Using alternative power sources

Sony CCD-TR311 operating instructions Using alternative power sources, Using the house current

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Advanced operations

You can choose any of the following power sources for your camcorder: battery pack, house current, alkaline battery and 12/24 V car battery. Choose the appropriate power source depending on where you want to use your camcorder.

Place	Power source	Accessory to be used
Indoors	House current	Supplied AC power adaptor
Outdoors	Battery pack	Battery pack NP-F330 (supplied), NP-F530,
		NP-F550, NP-F730, NP-F750, NP-F930, NP-F950
	Size LR6 (AA)	Sony battery case EBP-L7
	Alkaline battery
In the car	12 V or 24 V car battery	Sony car battery charger DC-V515A

Notes on power sources

•Disconnecting the power source or removing the battery pack during recording or playback may damage the inserted tape.

•The DC IN jack has power source priority. This means that the battery pack cannot supply any power if the power cord is connected to the DC IN jack, even when the power cord is not plugged into the wall outlet.

Using the house current

(1)Open the DC IN jack cover, and connect the AC power adaptor to the DC IN jack on the camcorder.

(2)Connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor.

(3)Connect the power cord to a wall outlet.

2,3

WARNING

The power cord must only be changed at a qualified service shop.

PRECAUTION

The set is not disconnected from the AC power source (house current) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the set itself has been turned off.

Note

Keep the AC power adaptor away from the camcorder if the picture is disturbed.

Advanced operations

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Contents

Video Camera Recorder Welcome Table of contents Types of differences Using this manualOperational for effective use Using this manualPrecaution on copyright Precautions on camcorder careV connecting cable 1 p *for stereo model Shoulder strap 1 p Checking supplied accessoriesWireless Remote Commander 1 p AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power adaptorInstalling the battery pack Installing and charging the battery packCharging the battery pack Installing and charging the battery packCCD-TR413 Battery lifeCharging time CCD-TR311/TR414To remove the battery pack To prevent accidental erasure Inserting a cassetteTo eject the cassette Camera Camera recordingTo focus the viewfinder lens Camera recordingTo stop recording momentarily a To finish recording bCamera 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 Place the camcorder on a flat surface or use a tripod Hints for better shootingTo begin re-recording Checking the recorded pictureTo stop playback Not supplied Connections for playbackCCD-TR311/TR413/TR414 To play back on a TV Using the AV cordless IR receiver CCD-TR414/TR940 only To cancel the Laser Link function Connections for playbackPlaying back a tape Using the remote commanderTo display the viewfinder screen indicators on the TV To view the picture at 1/5 speed slow playback Using headphones CCD-TR940 onlyPlaying back a tape To locate a scene picture searchUsing the house current Using alternative power sourcesTo remove the car battery charger Using alternative power sourcesUsing a car battery Player Changing the mode settingsChanging the mode settings Items for Camera mode only TBC* ON/OFF CCD-TR940 only Items for VTR/PLAYER mode onlyFollowing settings work only during playback HiFi Sound STEREO/1/2 CCD-TR940 onlyAfter shooting To make a fine adjustmentShooting with backlighting Bounce Fade in only Using the Fader functionCCD-TR940 only Selecting the fader function Fader mosaicWhen you use the bounce function Using the Fader functionUsing the fader function When fading in a When fading out bCCD-TR940 only To cancel the NightShot functionUsing the NightShot light Shooting in the dark NightShotFull Using the wide mode functionSelecting the desired mode FullTo watch the tape recorded in wide mode Using the wide mode functionUsing the wide mode function To cancel wide modeSelecting the best mode Using the Program AE functionTo turn off program AE Using the Program AE functionUsing the Program AE function CCD-TR940 only When to use manual focus Focusing manuallyTo record a very distant subject Focusing manuallyFocusing manually To return to autofocus modeSelecting picture effect Enjoying picture effectTo turn off picture effect Using picture effect functionEnjoying picture effect To return to automatic exposure mode Adjusting the exposureCCD-TR940 only When to adjust the exposure Adjusting the exposureShooting in the dark Adjusting the exposureWhen you adjust the exposure manually Shooting with the sun behind youSuperimposing titles Superimposing a titleTo superimpose the title while you are recording To select the language of preset titleSuperimposing a title To superimpose the title from beginningMaking your own titles To delete a title Recording with the date/timeMaking your own titles To edit a title you have storedEach time you insert the cassette Optimizing the recording conditionTo turn on the built-in light automatically Using the built-in lightTo stop using the built-in light CCD-TR413/TR414/TR940 onlyReplacing the bulb Using the built-in lightTo activate the Steady Shot function again Releasing the Steady Shot functionEditing 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 Changing the lithium battery in the camcorderYear changes as follows Resetting the date and timeTo correct the date and time setting To check the preset date and timeSimple setting of clock by time difference Selecting cassette types What is Video 8 /Video Hi8 ?When you play back Usable cassettes and playback modesWhen to replace the battery pack Tips for using the battery packBattery life is shorter in a cold environment To save battery powerCharging temperature Tips for using the battery packBattery pack heats up Life of the battery packTo obtain more accurate remaining battery indication What is InfoLITHIUMHow the battery consumption is displayed Maintenance information and precautions CCD-TR311 only Maintenance information and precautionsRemoving dust from inside the viewfinder To reattach the eyecupCamcorder care Precautions Camcorder operationBuilt-in light On handling tapesIf battery leakage occurred AC power adaptorDifference in color systems Using your camcorder abroadPower sources Camcorder SymptomTrouble check Trouble check Symptom Cause and/or Corrective ActionsPicture Five-digit display Cause and/or Corrective Actions Self-diagnosis displayViewfinder Video camera recorder SpecificationsEditsearch button p Lens cover Power switch pLithium battery compartment p Identifying the partsIdentifying the parts #ª Menu button p @¥ Program AE dial p @» Eyecup #¼ Picture Effect button p$¼ Hook for shoulder strap p #£ Viewfinder lens adjustment ring #¥ START/STOP button p#» Standby switch p #¢ Battery mounting surfaceAdditional information VIDEO/AUDIO jacks pTransmitter Remote CommanderTo prepare the Remote Commander Attaching the shoulder strap To avoid damage from possible battery leakageTo enter demo mode To exit demo mode@ª Full charge indicator p Operation indicators Viewfinder Display windowExposure indicator CCD-TR940 only p /Zoom indicator p Steady Shot off indicator CCD-TR414/TR940 only pTape has run out Battery is weak or deadTape is near the end Index

Sony CCD-TR311 operating instructions Using alternative power sources, Using the house current