Sony CCD-TR930 operating instructions

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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 When you record in a low angle To restore the viewfinderInserting a cassette To eject the cassetteTo prevent accidental erasure 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 versaUsing 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 Hints for better shooting Place the camcorder on a flat surface or use a tripodChecking 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 Using the AV cordless IR receiver Laser Link To cancel the Laser Link functionPlaying back a tape IR transmitterUsing 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 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 effectUsing picture effect function Enjoying picture effectTo turn off 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 modeUsing the Program AE function Using the Program AE functionTo turn off program AE To make a fine adjustment Shooting with backlightingAfter shooting 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 titleMaking your own titles To edit the title you have storedTo delete a title Recording with the date/time To stop recording with the date and/or timeOptimizing the recording condition If the cassette has been ejectedTo check if you have performed ORC Editing onto another tape Before editingStarting editing Si nal flow To edit more scenesRecording from a VCR or TV To check the picture from a VCR or TV before recordingTo 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 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 OthersUsing your camcorder abroad Power sourcesDifference in color systems Symptom Trouble checkCamcorder 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 @ MIC jack Plug in Power Identifying the Parts@¥ VIDEO/AUDIO jacks p.18 @» Intelligent accessory shoe @» #¼$ª $£ $¼ Video control buttons p.20Remote Commander To enter demo modeTo exit demo mode To watch the demonstrationTo prepare the Remote Commander To use the Remote CommanderTo avoid damage from possible battery leakage Remote control direction Attaching the shoulder strapOperation indicator Remaining tape indicatorDisplay window Battery is weak or dead Tape is near the endTape has run out Index