Sony CCD-TR930 operating instructions Tips for using the battery pack

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Tips for using the battery pack

Battery pack care

•Remove the battery pack from the camcorder after using it, and keep it in a cool place. When the battery pack is installed to the camcorder, a small amount of current

flows to the camcorder even if the POWER switch is set to OFF. This shortens battery life.

•The battery pack is always discharging even when it is not in use after charging. Therefore, you should charge the battery pack right before using the camcorder.

Be sure to observe the following

•Keep the battery pack away from fire. •Keep the battery pack dry.

•Do not open nor try to disassemble the battery pack. •Do not expose the battery pack to any mechanical shock.

The switch on the battery pack

When the switch is supplied with the battery pack you can use it to find whether the battery pack is charged or not. Set the switch to the “green mark” position when charging is completed. (When removed from the charging adaptor, the switch exposes the green mark. When removed from your camcorder, no mark is indicated.)

The life of the battery pack

If the battery indicator flashes rapidly just after turning on the camcorder with a fully charged battery pack, the battery pack should be replaced with a new fully charged one.

Charging temperature

You should charge batteries at temperatures from 50°F to 86°F (from 10°C to 30°C). Lower temperatures require a longer charging time.

Notes on the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack

What is the “InfoLITHIUM”

The “InfoLITHIUM” is a lithium ion battery pack which can exchange data with compatible video equipment about its battery consumption. Sony recommends that you use the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack with video equipment having the mark.

When you use this battery pack with video equipment having the mark, the video equipment will indicate the remaining battery time in minutes∗. However, if you use it with video equipment not having this mark, the remaining battery capacity will not be indicated in minutes.

∗The indication may not be accurate depending on the condition and environment which the equipment is used under.

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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 CameraTo finish recording b Camera recordingTo stop recording momentarily a 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 Playing back a tape Using the AV cordless IR receiver Laser LinkTo cancel the Laser Link function 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 Battery Life Using alternative power sourcesUsing alkaline batteries Using a car batteryChanging the mode settings VTRChanging the mode settings Items for Camera mode onlyTo look at the demonstration at once Items for VTR mode onlyFollowing settings work only during playback HiFi Sound STEREO/1/2To cancel the fade-in/fade-out function When fading in aWhen fading out b Fade-in and fade-outUsing the wide mode function Using the wide mode functionSelecting the desired mode FullTo watch the tape recorded in wide mode Using the wide mode functionTo cancel wide mode Enjoying picture effectTo turn off picture effect Using picture effect functionEnjoying picture effect Focusing manually When to use manual focusTo return to autofocus mode Focusing manuallyFocusing manually 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 Adjusting the exposureWhen to adjust the exposure To return to automatic exposure modeSelecting the language Adjusting the exposureSuperimposing a title Shooting in the darkTo add the title while you are recording Using titles To add the title from the beginningSuperimposing a title 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 Starting editing Si nal flow Editing onto another tapeBefore editing 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 modesTo save battery power Tips for using the battery packBattery life is shorter in a cold environment When to replace the battery packTips for using the battery pack Brand-new battery pack How the battery consumption is displayedTo obtain more accurate remaining battery indication Recharge the battery pack whenever you likeMoisture condensation Maintenance information and precautionsHow to prevent moisture condensation Inside the camcorderPrecautions Camcorder operation Maintenance information and precautionsVideo head cleaning On handling tapesCharging AC power adaptorCamcorder care 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 again When the Charge lamp flashesSymptom Corrective Actions 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.20To exit demo mode Remote CommanderTo enter 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