Sony CCD-TR930 operating instructions Focusing manually, When to use manual focus

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Focusing manually

When to use manual focus

In the following cases you should obtain better results by adjusting the focus manually.

[a]

[b]

[c]

[d]

•Insufficient light [a]

•Subjects with little contrast — walls, sky, etc. [b] •Too much brightness behind the subject [c] •Horizontal stripes [d]

•Subjects through frosted glass •Subjects beyond nets, etc.

•Bright subject or subject reflecting light •Shooting a stationary subject when using a tripod

Advanced Operations

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Contents Video Camera Recorder For the Customers in the U.S.A WelcomeFor the customers in Canada Table of contents Precaution on copyright Using this manualPrecautions on camcorder care Checking supplied accessories Charging the battery pack Charging and installing the battery packCharging time Battery lifee Charging and installing the battery packTo remove the battery pack Installing the battery pack To restore the viewfinder When you record in a low angleTo eject the cassette Inserting a cassetteTo prevent accidental erasure Camera Camera recordingTo focus the viewfinder lens Camera recordingTo stop recording momentarily a To finish recording bWhen moving from indoors to outdoors or vice versa Counter ResetWhen you shoot a subject using a telephoto zoom Using the zoom featureZooming speed Variable speed zooming To extend the recording time in 5 SEC mode Selecting the SATRT/STOP modeTo return to normal recording Place the camcorder on a flat surface or use a tripod Hints for better shootingTo stop playback Checking the recorded pictureTo begin re-recording If your VCR or TV is a monaural type Connections for playbackTo connect to a VCR or TV without Video/Audio input jacks IR transmitter Using the AV cordless IR receiver Laser LinkTo cancel the Laser Link function Playing back a tapeTo display the viewfinder screen indicators on the TV Using the remote commanderPlaying back a tape To view the picture at 1/5 speed slow playback To locate a scene picture searchTo select the playback sound Using the house current Using alternative power sourcesTo remove the connecting plate Using a car battery Using alternative power sourcesUsing alkaline batteries Battery LifeVTR Changing the mode settingsItems for Camera mode only Changing the mode settingsHiFi Sound STEREO/1/2 Items for VTR mode onlyFollowing settings work only during playback To look at the demonstration at onceFade-in and fade-out When fading in aWhen fading out b To cancel the fade-in/fade-out functionFull Using the wide mode functionSelecting the desired mode Using the wide mode functionEnjoying picture effect Using the wide mode functionTo cancel wide mode To watch the tape recorded in wide modeEnjoying picture effect Using picture effect functionTo turn off picture effect When to use manual focus Focusing manuallyTo record a very distant subject Focusing manuallyFocusing manually To return to autofocus modeSelecting the best mode Using the Program AE functionUsing the Program AE function Using the Program AE functionTo turn off program AE Shooting with backlighting To make a fine adjustmentAfter shooting To return to automatic exposure mode Adjusting the exposureWhen to adjust the exposure Adjusting the exposureShooting in the dark Adjusting the exposureSuperimposing a title Selecting the languageTitles cycle as follows Using titles To add the title from the beginningSuperimposing a title To add the title while you are recordingTo select the position of the title To select the color of the titleTo edit the title you have stored Making your own titlesTo delete a title To stop recording with the date and/or time Recording with the date/timeIf the cassette has been ejected Optimizing the recording conditionTo check if you have performed ORC To edit more scenes Editing onto another tapeBefore editing Starting editing Si nal flowTo check the picture from a VCR or TV before recording Recording from a VCR or TVTo stop recording To activate the Steady Shot function again Releasing the Steady Shot functionChanging the lithium battery Changing the lithium battery in the camcorderTo correct the date and time setting Resetting the date and timeUsable cassettes and playback modes Resetting the date and timeWhen to replace the battery pack Tips for using the battery packBattery life is shorter in a cold environment To save battery powerTips for using the battery pack Recharge the battery pack whenever you like How the battery consumption is displayedTo obtain more accurate remaining battery indication Brand-new battery packInside the camcorder Maintenance information and precautionsHow to prevent moisture condensation Moisture condensationOn handling tapes Maintenance information and precautionsVideo head cleaning Precautions Camcorder operationOthers AC power adaptorCamcorder care ChargingPower sources Using your camcorder abroadDifference in color systems Trouble check SymptomCamcorder Trouble check Symptom Cause and/or Corrective ActionPicture Again When the Charge lamp flashesSymptom Corrective Actions When the Charge lamp flashes againFirst three digits Cause and/or Corrective Action Self-diagnosis functionVideo camera recorder SpecificationsIdentifying the parts Identifying the Parts @ MIC jack Plug in Power@¥ VIDEO/AUDIO jacks p.18 @» #¼ @» Intelligent accessory shoe$¼ Video control buttons p.20 $ª $£To watch the demonstration Remote CommanderTo enter demo mode To exit demo modeTo use the Remote Commander To prepare the Remote CommanderTo avoid damage from possible battery leakage Attaching the shoulder strap Remote control directionRemaining tape indicator Operation indicatorDisplay window Tape is near the end Battery is weak or deadTape has run out Index