Sony CCD-TR311 operating instructions Welcome

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Welcome!

Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony HandycamR camcorder. With your Handycam you can capture life’s precious moments with superior picture and sound quality.

Your Handycam is loaded with advanced features, but at the same time it is very easy to use. You will soon be producing home video that you can enjoy for years to come.

WARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.

To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet.

Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

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Contents Video Camera Recorder Welcome Table of contents Using this manual Types of differencesPrecautions on camcorder care Using this manualPrecaution on copyright Operational for effective useAC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power adaptor Checking supplied accessoriesWireless Remote Commander 1 p 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 packCCD-TR311/TR414 Battery lifeCharging time CCD-TR413To remove the battery pack To prevent accidental erasure Inserting a cassetteTo eject the cassette Camera recording CameraTo finish recording b Camera recordingTo stop recording momentarily a To focus the viewfinder lensCamera recording Zooming speed Variable speed zooming Using the zoom featureWhen you shoot a subject using a telephoto zoom CCD-TR940 only Selecting the START/STOP modeTo extend the recording time in 5SEC mode Hints for better shooting Place the camcorder on a flat surface or use a tripodTo begin re-recording Checking the recorded pictureTo stop playback Not supplied Connections for playbackCCD-TR311/TR413/TR414 Connections for playback Using the AV cordless IR receiver CCD-TR414/TR940 onlyTo cancel the Laser Link function To play back on a TVPlaying back a tape Using the remote commanderTo display the viewfinder screen indicators on the TV To locate a scene picture search Using headphones CCD-TR940 onlyPlaying back a tape To view the picture at 1/5 speed slow playbackUsing alternative power sources Using the house currentTo remove the car battery charger Using alternative power sourcesUsing a car battery Changing the mode settings PlayerChanging the mode settings Items for Camera mode only HiFi Sound STEREO/1/2 CCD-TR940 only Items for VTR/PLAYER mode onlyFollowing settings work only during playback TBC* ON/OFF CCD-TR940 onlyAfter shooting To make a fine adjustmentShooting with backlighting Fader mosaic Using the Fader functionCCD-TR940 only Selecting the fader function Bounce Fade in onlyWhen fading out b Using the Fader functionUsing the fader function When fading in a When you use the bounce functionShooting in the dark NightShot To cancel the NightShot functionUsing the NightShot light CCD-TR940 onlyFull Using the wide mode functionSelecting the desired mode FullTo cancel wide mode Using the wide mode functionUsing the wide mode function To watch the tape recorded in wide modeUsing the Program AE function Selecting the best modeTo turn off program AE Using the Program AE functionUsing the Program AE function Focusing manually CCD-TR940 only When to use manual focusTo return to autofocus mode Focusing manuallyFocusing manually To record a very distant subjectEnjoying picture effect Selecting picture effectTo turn off picture effect Using picture effect functionEnjoying picture effect Adjusting the exposure Adjusting the exposureCCD-TR940 only When to adjust the exposure To return to automatic exposure modeShooting with the sun behind you Adjusting the exposureWhen you adjust the exposure manually Shooting in the darkSuperimposing a title Superimposing titlesTo superimpose the title from beginning To select the language of preset titleSuperimposing a title To superimpose the title while you are recordingMaking your own titles To edit a title you have stored Recording with the date/timeMaking your own titles To delete a titleOptimizing the recording condition Each time you insert the cassetteCCD-TR413/TR414/TR940 only Using the built-in lightTo stop using the built-in light 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 To stop recording Recording from a VCR or TVTo check the picture from a VCR or TV before recording Changing the lithium battery in the camcorder Changing the lithium battery in the camcorder Changing the lithium batteryTo check the preset date and time Resetting the date and timeTo correct the date and time setting Year changes as followsSimple setting of clock by time difference Usable cassettes and playback modes What is Video 8 /Video Hi8 ?When you play back Selecting cassette typesTo save battery power Tips for using the battery packBattery life is shorter in a cold environment When to replace the battery packLife of the battery pack Tips for using the battery packBattery pack heats up Charging temperatureTo obtain more accurate remaining battery indication What is InfoLITHIUMHow the battery consumption is displayed Maintenance information and precautions To reattach the eyecup Maintenance information and precautionsRemoving dust from inside the viewfinder CCD-TR311 onlyOn handling tapes Precautions Camcorder operationBuilt-in light Camcorder careAC power adaptor If battery leakage occurredDifference in color systems Using your camcorder abroadPower sources Camcorder SymptomTrouble check Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions Trouble checkPicture Five-digit display Cause and/or Corrective Actions Self-diagnosis displayViewfinder Specifications Video camera recorderIdentifying the parts Lens cover Power switch pLithium battery compartment p Editsearch button pIdentifying the parts @¥ Program AE dial p @» Eyecup #¼ Picture Effect button p #ª Menu button p#¢ Battery mounting surface #£ Viewfinder lens adjustment ring #¥ START/STOP button p#» Standby switch p $¼ Hook for shoulder strap pVIDEO/AUDIO jacks p Additional informationTransmitter Remote CommanderTo prepare the Remote Commander To exit demo mode To avoid damage from possible battery leakageTo enter demo mode Attaching the shoulder strapSteady Shot off indicator CCD-TR414/TR940 only p Operation indicators Viewfinder Display windowExposure indicator CCD-TR940 only p /Zoom indicator p @ª Full charge indicator pTape has run out Battery is weak or deadTape is near the end Index