Sony CCD-TR311 operating instructions Camera recording

Page 12

Basic operations

Camera recording

Make sure that the power source is installed and a cassette is inserted and that the START/STOP MODE switch is set to . Before you record one-time events, you may want to make a trial recording to make sure that the camcorder is working correctly. When you use the camcorder for the first time, power on it and reset the date and time to your time before you start recording (p. 56). The date is automatically recorded for 10 seconds after you start recording (AUTO DATE feature). This feature works only once a day.

For the information indications, you can select English, Spanish, Chinese or Portuguese in the menu system (p. 25). The factory setting is English.

(1) While pressing the small green button on the POWER switch, set it to

CAMERA.

(2) Turn STANDBY up to STANDBY.

(3) Press START/STOP. The camcorder starts recording. The “REC” indicator appears. The red lamp lights up in the viewfinder (CCD-TR311 only). The camera recording/battery lamp located on the front of the camcorder also lights up.

1

POWER

CAMERA

OFF

VTR

2

OCK

L

S

T

A

N

DBY

START/STOP

3

OCK

L

S

T

A

N

DBY

START/STOP

40min HSP STBY 0:00:00

AUTO DATE

40min HSP REC 0:00:01

JUL 4 1998

12

Image 12

Contents Video Camera Recorder Welcome Table of contents Using this manual Types of differencesUsing this manual Precaution on copyrightPrecautions on camcorder care Operational for effective useChecking supplied accessories Wireless Remote Commander 1 pAC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power adaptor V connecting cable 1 p *for stereo model Shoulder strap 1 pInstalling and charging the battery pack Installing the battery packInstalling and charging the battery pack Charging the battery packBattery life Charging timeCCD-TR311/TR414 CCD-TR413To remove the battery pack Inserting 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 lensCamera recording Using the zoom feature When you shoot a subject using a telephoto zoomZooming speed Variable speed zooming Selecting the START/STOP mode To extend the recording time in 5SEC modeCCD-TR940 only 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 CCD-TR311/TR413/TR414Not supplied Using the AV cordless IR receiver CCD-TR414/TR940 only To cancel the Laser Link functionConnections for playback To play back on a TVUsing the remote commander To display the viewfinder screen indicators on the TVPlaying back a tape Using headphones CCD-TR940 only Playing back a tapeTo locate a scene picture search To view the picture at 1/5 speed slow playbackUsing alternative power sources Using the house currentUsing alternative power sources Using a car batteryTo remove the car battery charger Changing the mode settings PlayerChanging the mode settings Items for Camera mode only Items for VTR/PLAYER mode only Following settings work only during playbackHiFi Sound STEREO/1/2 CCD-TR940 only TBC* ON/OFF CCD-TR940 onlyTo make a fine adjustment Shooting with backlightingAfter shooting Using the Fader function CCD-TR940 only Selecting the fader functionFader mosaic Bounce Fade in onlyUsing the Fader function Using the fader function When fading in aWhen fading out b When you use the bounce functionTo cancel the NightShot function Using the NightShot lightShooting in the dark NightShot CCD-TR940 onlyUsing the wide mode function Selecting the desired modeFull FullUsing the wide mode function Using the wide mode functionTo cancel wide mode To watch the tape recorded in wide modeUsing the Program AE function Selecting the best modeUsing the Program AE function Using the Program AE functionTo turn off program AE Focusing manually CCD-TR940 only When to use manual focusFocusing manually Focusing manuallyTo return to autofocus mode To record a very distant subjectEnjoying picture effect Selecting picture effectUsing picture effect function Enjoying picture effectTo turn off picture effect Adjusting the exposure CCD-TR940 only When to adjust the exposureAdjusting the exposure To return to automatic exposure modeAdjusting the exposure When you adjust the exposure manuallyShooting with the sun behind you Shooting in the darkSuperimposing a title Superimposing titlesTo select the language of preset title Superimposing a titleTo superimpose the title from beginning To superimpose the title while you are recordingMaking your own titles Recording with the date/time Making your own titlesTo edit a title you have stored To delete a titleOptimizing the recording condition Each time you insert the cassetteUsing the built-in light To stop using the built-in lightCCD-TR413/TR414/TR940 only To turn on the built-in light automaticallyUsing the built-in light Replacing the bulbReleasing the Steady Shot function To activate the Steady Shot function againEditing onto another tape Recording from a VCR or TV To check the picture from a VCR or TV before recordingTo stop recording Changing the lithium battery in the camcorder Changing the lithium battery in the camcorder Changing the lithium batteryResetting the date and time To correct the date and time settingTo check the preset date and time Year changes as followsSimple setting of clock by time difference What is Video 8 /Video Hi8 ? When you play backUsable cassettes and playback modes Selecting cassette typesTips 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 Battery pack heats upLife of the battery pack Charging temperatureWhat is InfoLITHIUM How the battery consumption is displayedTo obtain more accurate remaining battery indication Maintenance information and precautions Maintenance information and precautions Removing dust from inside the viewfinderTo reattach the eyecup CCD-TR311 onlyPrecautions Camcorder operation Built-in lightOn handling tapes Camcorder careAC power adaptor If battery leakage occurredUsing your camcorder abroad Power sourcesDifference in color systems Symptom Trouble checkCamcorder Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions Trouble checkPicture Self-diagnosis display ViewfinderFive-digit display Cause and/or Corrective Actions Specifications Video camera recorderLens cover Power switch p Lithium battery compartment pIdentifying the parts Editsearch button pIdentifying the parts @¥ Program AE dial p @» Eyecup #¼ Picture Effect button p #ª Menu button p#£ Viewfinder lens adjustment ring #¥ START/STOP button p #» Standby switch p#¢ Battery mounting surface $¼ Hook for shoulder strap pVIDEO/AUDIO jacks p Additional informationRemote Commander To prepare the Remote CommanderTransmitter To avoid damage from possible battery leakage To enter demo modeTo exit demo mode Attaching the shoulder strapOperation indicators Viewfinder Display window Exposure indicator CCD-TR940 only p /Zoom indicator pSteady Shot off indicator CCD-TR414/TR940 only p @ª Full charge indicator pBattery is weak or dead Tape is near the endTape has run out Index