Sony CCD-TR930 Recording from a VCR or TV, To check the picture from a VCR or TV before recording

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Recording from a VCR or TV

You can record a tape from another VCR or a TV program from a TV that has audio/ video outputs. Connect the camcorder to the VCR or TV.

(1) While pressing the small green button on the POWER switch, slide it to VTR.

(2) Press REC r and the button on the right together at the point where you want to start recording.

In recording and recording pause mode, S VIDEO and VIDEO/AUDIO jacks automatically work as input jacks.

If your VCR or TV has an S video jack, connect using the S video cable (not supplied) [a] to obtain a high quality picture.

POWER	2	REC
1 CAMERA	2
OFF
VTR
		(not supplied)	TV
		(not supplied)
	S VIDEO	S VIDEO OUT	VCR
		[a]	VCR
		[a]
	VIDEO	VIDEO OUT
		[b]
	AUDIO		AUDIO OUT
	AUDIO

: Signal flow

If your VCR or TV is a monaural type, connect only the white plug for audio on both the camcorder and the VCR or TV.

If you are going to connect the camcorder using the S video cable (not supplied) [a], you do not need to connect the yellow (video) plug of the A/V connecting cable [b].

To check the picture from a VCR or TV before recording

Press P after pressing r. You can check the picture in the viewfinder.

To stop recording

Press ¹.

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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 When you record in a low angle To restore the viewfinderTo prevent accidental erasure Inserting a cassetteTo eject the cassette Camera recording CameraCamera recording To stop recording momentarily aTo finish recording b To focus the viewfinder lensCounter Reset When moving from indoors to outdoors or vice versaZooming 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 Hints for better shooting Place the camcorder on a flat surface or use a tripodTo 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 Using the AV cordless IR receiver Laser Link To cancel the Laser Link functionPlaying 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 alternative power sources Using alkaline batteriesBattery Life Using a car batteryChanging the mode settings VTRChanging the mode settings Items for Camera mode onlyItems for VTR mode only Following settings work only during playbackTo look at the demonstration at once HiFi Sound STEREO/1/2When fading in a When fading out bTo cancel the fade-in/fade-out function Fade-in and fade-outUsing the wide mode function Selecting the desired modeUsing the wide mode function FullUsing the wide mode function To cancel wide modeTo watch the tape recorded in wide mode Enjoying picture effectTo turn off picture effect Using picture effect functionEnjoying picture effect Focusing manually When to use manual focusFocusing manually Focusing manuallyTo return to autofocus mode To record a very distant subjectUsing the Program AE function Selecting the best modeTo turn off program AE Using the Program AE functionUsing the Program AE function After shooting To make a fine adjustmentShooting with backlighting Adjusting the exposure When to adjust the exposureAdjusting the exposure To return to automatic exposure modeAdjusting the exposure Superimposing a titleSelecting the language Shooting in the darkUsing titles To add the title from the beginning Superimposing a titleTo add the title while you are recording Titles cycle as followsTo select the color of the title To select the position of the titleTo delete a title Making your own titlesTo edit the title you have stored Recording with the date/time To stop recording with the date and/or timeTo check if you have performed ORC Optimizing the recording conditionIf the cassette has been ejected Editing onto another tape Before editingStarting 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 Releasing the Steady Shot function To activate the Steady Shot function againChanging the lithium battery in the camcorder Changing the lithium batteryResetting the date and time To correct the date and time settingResetting the date and time Usable cassettes and playback modesTips for using the battery pack Battery life is shorter in a cold environmentTo save battery power When to replace the battery packTips for using the battery pack How the battery consumption is displayed To obtain more accurate remaining battery indicationBrand-new battery pack Recharge the battery pack whenever you likeMaintenance information and precautions How to prevent moisture condensationMoisture condensation Inside the camcorderMaintenance information and precautions Video head cleaningPrecautions Camcorder operation On handling tapesAC power adaptor Camcorder careCharging OthersDifference in color systems Using your camcorder abroadPower sources Camcorder SymptomTrouble check Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Action Trouble checkPicture When the Charge lamp flashes Symptom Corrective ActionsWhen the Charge lamp flashes again AgainSelf-diagnosis function First three digits Cause and/or Corrective ActionSpecifications Video camera recorderIdentifying the parts @¥ VIDEO/AUDIO jacks p.18 @ MIC jack Plug in PowerIdentifying the Parts @» Intelligent accessory shoe @» #¼$ª $£ $¼ Video control buttons p.20Remote Commander To enter demo modeTo exit demo mode To watch the demonstrationTo avoid damage from possible battery leakage To prepare the Remote CommanderTo use the Remote Commander Remote control direction Attaching the shoulder strapDisplay window Operation indicatorRemaining tape indicator Tape has run out Battery is weak or deadTape is near the end Index