Sony CCD-TR930 How the battery consumption is displayed, Brand-new battery pack

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Tips for using the battery pack

How the battery consumption is displayed

The power consumption of the camcorder changes depending on its use, such as how the autofocusing is working.

While checking the condition of the camcorder, the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack measures the battery consumption and calculates the remaining battery power. If the condition changed drastically, the remaining battery indication may suddenly decrease or increase by more than 2 minutes.

Even if 5 to 10 minutes is indicated as the battery remaining time in the viewfinder, the

iindicator may also flash under some condition.

To obtain more accurate remaining battery indication

Set the camcorder to recording standby mode and point towards a stationary object. Do not move the camcorder for 30 seconds or more.

•If the indication seems incorrect, use up the battery pack and then recharge it fully (Full charge1)). Note that if you have used the battery in a hot or cold environment for long time, or you have repeated charging many times, the battery pack may not be able to show the correct time even after being fully charged.

•After you have used the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack with an equipment not having

the mark, make sure that you use up the battery pack on the equipment

having the mark and then recharge fully.

Why the remaining battery indication does not match the continuous recording time in the operation manual

The recording time is affected by the environmental temperature and conditions. The recording time becomes very short in a cold environment. The continuous recording time in the operation manual is measured under the condition of using a fully charged (or normal charged2)) battery pack in 77°F (25°C). As the environmental temperature and condition are different when you actually use the camcorder, the remaining battery time is not same as the continuous recording time in the operation manual.

1)Full charge: Charging for about 1 hour after the CHARGE lamp of the AC power adaptor goes off.

2)Normal charge: Charging just until the CHARGE lamp of the AC power adaptor goes off.

Notes on charging

A brand-new battery pack

A brand-new battery pack is not charged. Before using the battery pack, charge it completely.

Recharge the battery pack whenever you like

You do not have to discharge it before recharging. If you charged the battery pack fully but you did not use it for a long time, it becomes discharged. Then recharge the battery pack before use.

Notes on the terminals

If the terminals (metal parts on the back) are not clean, the battery charge duration will be shortened.

When the terminals are not clean or when the battery pack has not been used for a long time, repeatedly install and remove the battery pack a few times. This improves the contact condition. Also, wipe the + and – terminals with a soft cloth or paper.

Additional Information

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Contents Video Camera Recorder Welcome For the Customers in the U.S.AFor the customers in Canada Table of contents Using this manual Precaution on copyrightPrecautions on camcorder care Checking supplied accessories Charging and installing the battery pack Charging the battery packCharging time Charging and installing the battery pack Battery lifeeTo remove the battery pack Installing the battery pack To restore the viewfinder When you record in a low angleInserting a cassette To eject the 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 ResetUsing the zoom feature When you shoot a subject using a telephoto zoomZooming speed Variable speed zooming Selecting the SATRT/STOP mode To extend the recording time in 5 SEC modeTo return to normal recording Place the camcorder on a flat surface or use a tripod Hints for better shootingChecking the recorded picture To stop playbackTo begin re-recording Connections for playback If your VCR or TV is a monaural typeTo 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 tapeUsing the remote commander To display the viewfinder screen indicators on the TVPlaying back a tape To locate a scene picture search To view the picture at 1/5 speed slow playbackTo select the playback sound Using alternative power sources Using the house currentTo 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 modeUsing picture effect function Enjoying picture effectTo 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 To make a fine adjustment Shooting with backlightingAfter 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 titleMaking your own titles To edit the title you have storedTo delete a title To stop recording with the date and/or time Recording with the date/timeOptimizing the recording condition If the cassette has been ejectedTo check if you have performed ORC To edit more scenes Editing onto another tapeBefore editing Starting editing Si nal flowRecording from a VCR or TV To check the picture from a VCR or TV before recordingTo 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 ChargingUsing your camcorder abroad Power sourcesDifference in color systems Symptom Trouble checkCamcorder 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 @ MIC jack Plug in Power Identifying the Parts@¥ 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 prepare the Remote Commander To use the Remote CommanderTo avoid damage from possible battery leakage Attaching the shoulder strap Remote control directionOperation indicator Remaining tape indicatorDisplay window Battery is weak or dead Tape is near the endTape has run out Index
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