Sony CCD-TR98, CCD-TR78 Selecting the START/STOP Mode, To Extend the Recording Time in 5 SEC Mode

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Selecting the START/STOP Mode

Your camcorder has two modes besides normal start/stop mode. These modes enable you to take a series of quick shots resulting in a lively video.

(1)Set START/STOP MODE to the desired mode.

: Recording starts when you press START/STOP, and stops when you press it again (normal mode).

: The camcorder records only while you press down START/STOP.

5 SEC : When you press START/STOP, the camcorder records for about five seconds and then stops automatically.

(2)Turn STANDBY up and press START/STOP. Recording starts.

If you selected 5 SEC, five dots appear in the viewfinder. The dots disappear at a rate of one per second as illustrated below. When about five seconds elapse and all the dots disappear, the camcorder switches to Standby mode automatically.

If you selected , the camcorder records as long as you hold down START/STOP.

To Extend the Recording Time in 5 SEC Mode

Press START/STOP again before all the dots disappear. Recording continues for about five seconds from the moment you press START/STOP.

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Contents Video Camera Recorder h For the Customers in the U.S.A Welcome to video hTable of Contents Precautions on Camcorder Care Using This ManualPrecaution on Copyright Before You BeginChecking Supplied Accessories Getting Started Charging and Installing the Battery PackCharging the Battery Pack Charging TimeBattery Life To Remove the Battery PackCharging and Installing the Battery Pack Installing the Battery PackTo Prevent Accidental Erasure Inserting a CassetteTo Eject the Cassette To Stop Recording Momentarily a Camera RecordingBasic Operations To Finish Recording bRecording with the START/STOP button depressed To Focus the Viewfinder LensCCD-TR78/TR88 CCD-TR98 Shooting scenery in several short takesWhen moving from indoors to outdoors or vice versa Camera RecordingZooming Speed Using the Zoom FeatureWhen you shoot a subject using a telephoto zoom Hints for Better Shooting Place the camcorder on a flat surface or use a tripodChecking the Recorded Picture To Begin Re-recordingIf a VCR is connected to a TV Connecting Directly to a TVConnections for Playback To Connect a TV or a VCR without Video/Audio Input JacksPlaying Back a Tape To view a still picture playback pause Playing Back a TapeVarious Playback Modes To locate a scene Picture SearchAdvanced Operations Using Alternative Power SourcesUsing the House Current To remove the adaptor Using Alternative Power SourcesUsing the Battery Case Model Typical recording time Continuous recording timeRecording with the Date or Time Using a Car BatteryTo remove the battery case To Stop Recording with the Date or TimeUsing the Built-in Light To Turn On the Built-in Light AutomaticallyReplacing the Bulb Using the Program AE Function Using the Program AE FunctionSelecting the Best Mode ŒSports mode Twilight modeThis function is also effective under following conditions Shooting with BacklightingAfter Shooting Selecting the START/STOP Mode To Extend the Recording Time in 5 SEC ModeTo Superimpose On the Way of Recording Superimposing a TitleTo Superimpose from the Beginning To Release the Steady Shot Using the Steady Shot FunctionUsing the Steady Shot Function CCD-TR88/TR98 onlyZoom x24/x12 Changing the Mode SettingsSelecting the Mode Setting of Each Item To Stop Editing Editing onto Another TapeTo Edit More Scenes Changing the Lithium Battery in the Camcorder Additional InformationChanging the Lithium Battery in the Camcorder Changing the Lithium BatteryYear indicator changes as follows Resetting the Date and TimeTo Correct the Date and Time Setting To Check the Date and TimeWhen to Replace the Battery Tips for Using the Battery PackPreparing the Battery Pack Playback ModesTips for Using the Battery Pack Be Sure to Observe the Following Brand-new BatteryAfter Long Storage If battery leakage occurred Moisture Condensation Maintenance Information and PrecautionsHow to Prevent Moisture Condensation Inside the CamcorderVideo Head Cleaning To Reattach the Eyecup Maintenance Information and PrecautionsRemoving Dust from inside the Viewfinder CCD-TR78/TR88 onlyPrecautions Difference in Color Systems Using Your Camcorder AbroadPower Sources Trouble Check PowerSymptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions CamcorderOthers Trouble CheckPicture When the Charge lamp AC Power AdaptorWhen the Charge Lamp Flashes Specifications Video Camera RecorderOutput voltage Applicable battery Sony battery pack Ni-Cd typeStorage temperature -4F to +140F -20C to +60C Dimensions Identifying the Parts @¥ Tripod receptacle p Viewfinder adjustment ring p @£ VIDEO/AUDIO jacks p@¼ Grip strap p Identifying the Parts @» Tape transport buttons pTransmitter Remote CommanderAttaching the shoulder strap To avoid damage from possible battery leakage Preparing the Remote CommanderUsing the Remote Commander To exit Demo mode Remote Control DirectionTo enter Demo mode To Watch the DemonstrationOperation Indicators Battery Remaining V, W, X, Y K, LO, P

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