Sony CCD-TR930 operating instructions When you record in a low angle, To restore the viewfinder

Page 9

Charging and installing the battery pack

Using the camcorder with the finder slid out or lifted up

When NP-F730 or NP-F930 is installed

When you install NP-F730 or NP-F930, slide out the viewfinder for more comfortable camera recording.

When you record in a low angle

Lift up the viewfinder.

To restore the viewfinder

Push the viewfinder down or slide it into the camcorder.

Note on the battery pack

Do not carry the camcorder by grasping the battery pack.

Before youGettingbestarted

Image 9

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 stop recording momentarily a Camera recordingTo finish recording b To focus the viewfinder lensWhen 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 To cancel the Laser Link function Using the AV cordless IR receiver Laser LinkPlaying 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 alkaline batteries Using alternative power sourcesBattery Life Using a car batteryVTR Changing the mode settingsItems for Camera mode only Changing the mode settingsFollowing settings work only during playback Items for VTR mode onlyTo look at the demonstration at once HiFi Sound STEREO/1/2When fading out b When fading in aTo cancel the fade-in/fade-out function Fade-in and fade-outSelecting the desired mode Using the wide mode functionUsing the wide mode function FullTo cancel wide mode Using the wide mode functionTo watch the tape recorded in wide mode Enjoying picture effectUsing picture effect function Enjoying picture effectTo turn off picture effect When to use manual focus Focusing manuallyFocusing manually Focusing manuallyTo return to autofocus mode To record a very distant subjectSelecting 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 When to adjust the exposure Adjusting the exposureAdjusting the exposure To return to automatic exposure modeSuperimposing a title Adjusting the exposureSelecting the language Shooting in the darkSuperimposing a title Using titles To add the title from the beginningTo add the title while you are recording Titles cycle as followsTo 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 Before editing Editing onto another tapeStarting 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 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 timeBattery life is shorter in a cold environment Tips for using the battery packTo save battery power When to replace the battery packTips for using the battery pack To obtain more accurate remaining battery indication How the battery consumption is displayedBrand-new battery pack Recharge the battery pack whenever you likeHow to prevent moisture condensation Maintenance information and precautionsMoisture condensation Inside the camcorderVideo head cleaning Maintenance information and precautionsPrecautions Camcorder operation On handling tapesCamcorder care AC power adaptorCharging OthersUsing your camcorder abroad Power sourcesDifference in color systems Symptom Trouble checkCamcorder Trouble check Symptom Cause and/or Corrective ActionPicture Symptom Corrective Actions When the Charge lamp flashesWhen the Charge lamp flashes again 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 enter demo mode Remote CommanderTo exit demo mode To watch the demonstrationTo 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