Sony CCD-TR930 operating instructions Picture

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Trouble check

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Symptom	Cause and/or Corrective Action
The image on the viewfinder	• The viewfinder lens is not adjusted.
screen is not clear.	mAdjust the viewfinder lens. (p. 12)

A vertical band appears when	• The contrast between the subject and background is too
a subject such as lights or a	high. The camcorder is not malfunctioning.
candle flame is shot against a	mChange locations.
dark background.

A vertical band appears when shooting a very bright subject.

• The camcorder is not malfunctioning.

The playback picture is not	• EDIT is set to ON in the menu system.
clear.	mSet it to OFF. (p. 26)

The picture is “noisy”.	• The video heads may be dirty.
	mClean the heads using the Sony V8-25CLH cleaning
	cassette (not supplied). (p. 53)

The picture does not appear in the viewfinder.

•If VF PW-SAVE is set to ON, the picture disappears automatically when you turn your face away from the

viewfinder.

mBring your face close to the viewfinder within 1/2 inch (1 cm). Or set VF PW-SAVE to OFF. (p. 25)

The picture in the viewfinder	• Sunlight or an incandescent lamp may prevent the
does not disappear even if VF	viewfinder sensor from working correctly. This is not a
PW-SAVE is set to ON.	malfunction.

An unknown picture is	• If 10 minutes elapse after you set the POWER switch to
displayed in the viewfinder.	CAMERA without inserting a cassette, the camcorder
	automatically starts the demonstration or DEMO is set to
	ON in the menu system.
	mInsert the cassette and the demonstration stops. You can
	make the demonstration not appear. (p. 26)

The five digit code appears.

•The self-diagnosis function is activated.

mCheck the code and solve the problem. (p. 60)

Others

Symptom

Cause and/or Corrective Action

The supplied Remote Commander does not work.

•COMMANDER is set to OFF in the menu system. mSet it to ON. (p. 67)

•Something is blocking the infrared rays. mRemove the obstacle.

•The batteries are not inserted with the correct polarity. mInsert the batteries with the correct polarity. (p. 67)

•The batteries are dead. mInsert new ones. (p. 67)

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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 When you record in a low angle To restore the viewfinderTo eject the cassette Inserting a cassetteTo prevent accidental erasure 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 versaWhen 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 Hints for better shooting Place the camcorder on a flat surface or use a tripodTo 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 Playing back a tape Using the AV cordless IR receiver Laser LinkTo cancel the Laser Link function IR transmitterTo 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 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 effectEnjoying picture effect Using picture effect functionTo turn off 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 modeUsing the Program AE function Using the Program AE functionTo turn off program AE Shooting with backlighting To make a fine adjustmentAfter shooting 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 edit the title you have stored Making your own titlesTo delete a title Recording with the date/time To stop recording with the date and/or timeIf the cassette has been ejected Optimizing the recording conditionTo check if you have performed ORC Starting editing Si nal flow Editing onto another tapeBefore editing To edit more scenesTo check the picture from a VCR or TV before recording Recording from a VCR or TVTo stop 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 OthersPower sources Using your camcorder abroadDifference in color systems Trouble check SymptomCamcorder 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 Identifying the Parts @ MIC jack Plug in Power@¥ VIDEO/AUDIO jacks p.18 @» Intelligent accessory shoe @» #¼$ª $£ $¼ Video control buttons p.20To exit demo mode Remote CommanderTo enter demo mode To watch the demonstrationTo use the Remote Commander To prepare the Remote CommanderTo avoid damage from possible battery leakage Remote control direction Attaching the shoulder strapRemaining tape indicator Operation indicatorDisplay window Tape is near the end Battery is weak or deadTape has run out Index