Sony CCD-TR311 operating instructions Table of contents

Table of contents
Before you begin
Using this manual	4
Checking supplied accessories	6
Getting started
Installing and charging the battery pack
.............................................................	7
Inserting a cassette	11
Basic operations
Camera recording	12
Using the zoom feature	15
Selecting the START/STOP mode
....................................................	16
Hints for better shooting	17
Checking the recorded picture	18
Connections for playback	19
Playing back a tape	21
Advanced operations
Using alternative power sources	23
Using the house current	23
Changing the mode settings	25
– for camera recording –
Shooting with backlighting	29
Using the FADER function
(CCD-TR940 only)	30
Shooting in the dark (NightShot)
(CCD-TR940 only)	32
Using the wide mode function	33
Using the PROGRAM AE function ....	35
Focusing manually
(CCD-TR940 only)	37
Enjoying picture effect	39

Adjusting the exposure
(CCD-TR940 only)		41
Superimposing a title		43
Making your own titles		45
Recording with the date/time		46
Optimizing the recording condition ..		47
Using the built-in light (CCD-TR413/
TR414/TR940 only)		48
Releasing the STEADY SHOT function
(CCD-TR414/TR940 only)		50
– for playback/editing –
Editing onto another tape		51
Recording from a VCR or TV
(CCD-TR940 only)		52
Additional information
Changing the lithium battery in the
camcorder		53
Resetting the date and time		55
Simple setting of clock by time
difference		56
Usable cassettes and playback modes
...........................................................		57
Tips for using the battery pack		58
Maintenance information and
precautions		61
Using your camcorder abroad		65
Trouble check		66
Self-diagnosis display		69
Specifications		70
Identifying the parts		71
Warning indicators		79
Index	Back cover

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