Sony CCD-TR930 Recording with the date/time, To stop recording with the date and/or time

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Recording with the date/time

Before you start recording or during recording, press DATE or TIME. You can record the date or time displayed in the viewfinder with the picture. Press DATE (or TIME), then press TIME (or DATE) to display date and time together.

The clock is already set to East Coast Standard Time at the factory. You can reset the clock in the menu system.

DATE

TIME

JUL 4 1997

JUL 4 1997 5:30:00 PM

TIME

DATE

5:30:00 PM

To stop recording with the date and/or time

Press DATE and/or TIME again. The date and/or time indicator disappears. The recording continues.

Note on the date or time indicator

If you press DATE or TIME while you are recording in CINEMA mode, the indicators in the viewfinder move upwards.

Advanced Operations

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Contents Video Camera Recorder For the customers in Canada WelcomeFor the Customers in the U.S.A Table of contents Precautions on camcorder care Using this manualPrecaution on copyright Checking supplied accessories Charging time Charging and installing the battery packCharging the battery pack To remove the battery pack Charging and installing the battery packBattery lifee Installing the battery pack To restore the viewfinder When you record in a low angleTo prevent accidental erasure Inserting a cassetteTo eject the cassette Camera Camera recordingTo stop recording momentarily a Camera recordingTo finish recording b To focus the viewfinder lensWhen moving from indoors to outdoors or vice versa Counter ResetZooming speed Variable speed zooming Using the zoom featureWhen you shoot a subject using a telephoto zoom To return to normal recording Selecting the SATRT/STOP modeTo extend the recording time in 5 SEC mode Place the camcorder on a flat surface or use a tripod Hints for better shootingTo begin re-recording Checking the recorded pictureTo stop playback To connect to a VCR or TV without Video/Audio input jacks Connections for playbackIf your VCR or TV is a monaural type To cancel the Laser Link function Using the AV cordless IR receiver Laser LinkPlaying back a tape IR transmitterPlaying back a tape Using the remote commanderTo display the viewfinder screen indicators on the TV To select the playback sound To locate a scene picture searchTo view the picture at 1/5 speed slow playback To remove the connecting plate Using alternative power sourcesUsing the house current Using alkaline batteries Using alternative power sourcesBattery Life Using a car batteryVTR Changing the mode settingsItems for Camera mode only Changing the mode settingsFollowing settings work only during playback Items for VTR mode onlyTo look at the demonstration at once HiFi Sound STEREO/1/2When fading out b When fading in aTo cancel the fade-in/fade-out function Fade-in and fade-outSelecting the desired mode Using the wide mode functionUsing the wide mode function FullTo cancel wide mode Using the wide mode functionTo watch the tape recorded in wide mode Enjoying picture effectTo turn off picture effect Using picture effect functionEnjoying picture effect When to use manual focus Focusing manuallyFocusing manually Focusing manuallyTo return to autofocus mode To record a very distant subjectSelecting the best mode Using the Program AE functionTo turn off program AE Using the Program AE functionUsing the Program AE function After shooting To make a fine adjustmentShooting with backlighting When to adjust the exposure Adjusting the exposureAdjusting the exposure To return to automatic exposure modeSuperimposing a title Adjusting the exposureSelecting the language Shooting in the darkSuperimposing a title Using titles To add the title from the beginningTo add the title while you are recording Titles cycle as followsTo select the position of the title To select the color of the titleTo delete a title Making your own titlesTo edit the title you have stored To stop recording with the date and/or time Recording with the date/timeTo check if you have performed ORC Optimizing the recording conditionIf the cassette has been ejected Before editing Editing onto another tapeStarting editing Si nal flow To edit more scenesTo stop recording Recording from a VCR or TVTo check the picture from a VCR or TV before 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 timeBattery life is shorter in a cold environment Tips for using the battery packTo save battery power When to replace the battery packTips for using the battery pack To obtain more accurate remaining battery indication How the battery consumption is displayedBrand-new battery pack Recharge the battery pack whenever you likeHow to prevent moisture condensation Maintenance information and precautionsMoisture condensation Inside the camcorderVideo head cleaning Maintenance information and precautionsPrecautions Camcorder operation On handling tapesCamcorder care AC power adaptorCharging OthersDifference in color systems Using your camcorder abroadPower sources Camcorder SymptomTrouble check Trouble check Symptom Cause and/or Corrective ActionPicture Symptom Corrective Actions When the Charge lamp flashesWhen the Charge lamp flashes again AgainFirst three digits Cause and/or Corrective Action Self-diagnosis functionVideo camera recorder SpecificationsIdentifying the parts @¥ VIDEO/AUDIO jacks p.18 @ MIC jack Plug in PowerIdentifying the Parts @» #¼ @» Intelligent accessory shoe$¼ Video control buttons p.20 $ª $£To enter demo mode Remote CommanderTo exit demo mode To watch the demonstrationTo avoid damage from possible battery leakage To prepare the Remote CommanderTo use the Remote Commander Attaching the shoulder strap Remote control directionDisplay window Operation indicatorRemaining tape indicator Tape has run out Battery is weak or deadTape is near the end Index