Sony CCD-TR311 Usable cassettes and playback modes, Selecting cassette types, When you play back

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Usable cassettes and playback modes

Selecting cassette types

– CCD-TR940 only

This Hi8 system is an extension of the standard 8 mm system, and was developed to realize higher picture quality.

You can use either Hi8 or standard 8 mm video cassette for this camera. When you use a Hi8 video cassette, the recording is made in the Hi8 system. When you use a standard 8 mm video cassette, the recording is made in the standard 8 mm system. Standard 8 mm video cassette is incapable of recording in the Hi8 system.

If you intend to use a standard 8 mm video recorder/player to play back a video tape, you are required to use a standard 8 mm video cassette for recording.

What is Video 8 /Video Hi8 ?

“XR” is an abbreviation of “Extended Resolution”. The video Hi8 XR or video 8 XR camcorders is new type of 8mm camcorder with a picture quality superior to the conventional video Hi8 or video 8 camcorder respectively. You can record and play back pictures more clearly with the “XR” camcorder.

A video tape recorded by the “XR” camcorder gives excellent picture quality at maximum when it is played back on the “XR” camcorder.

When a video tape recorded by this “XR” camcorder is played back on a conventional 8/Hi8 camcorder or when a video tape recorded on a conventional 8/Hi8 camcorder is played back on this “XR” camcorder, the playback picture has the normal quality of a 8/Hi8 camcorder.

When you play back

The playback mode (SP/LP) and system (Hi8/standard 8 mm) are selected automatically according to the format in which the tape has been recorded. The quality of the recorded picture in LP mode, however, will not be as good as that in SP mode.

Note on AFM HiFi stereo

– CCD-TR940 only

When you play back a tape, the sound will be in monaural if:

•You record the tape using this camcorder, then play it back on an AFM HiFi monaural video recorder/player.

•You record the tape on an AFM HiFi monaural video recorder, then play it back on this camcorder.

Foreign 8 mm video

Because the TV color systems differ from country to country, you may not be able to play back foreign pre-recorded tapes. Refer to the list of “Using your camcorder abroad” to check the TV color system of foreign countries.

Additional information

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Contents Video Camera Recorder Welcome Table of contents Types of differences Using this manualPrecaution on copyright Using this manualPrecautions on camcorder care Operational for effective useWireless Remote Commander 1 p Checking supplied accessoriesAC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power adaptor V connecting cable 1 p *for stereo model Shoulder strap 1 pInstalling the battery pack Installing and charging the battery packCharging the battery pack Installing and charging the battery packCharging time Battery lifeCCD-TR311/TR414 CCD-TR413To remove the battery pack Inserting a cassette To eject the cassetteTo prevent accidental erasure Camera Camera recordingTo stop recording momentarily a Camera recordingTo 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 Place the camcorder on a flat surface or use a tripod Hints for better shootingChecking the recorded picture To stop playbackTo begin re-recording Connections for playback CCD-TR311/TR413/TR414Not supplied To cancel the Laser Link function Using the AV cordless IR receiver CCD-TR414/TR940 onlyConnections for playback To play back on a TVUsing the remote commander To display the viewfinder screen indicators on the TVPlaying back a tape Playing back a tape Using headphones CCD-TR940 onlyTo locate a scene picture search To view the picture at 1/5 speed slow playbackUsing the house current Using alternative power sourcesUsing alternative power sources Using a car batteryTo remove the car battery charger Player Changing the mode settingsChanging the mode settings Items for Camera mode only Following settings work only during playback Items for VTR/PLAYER mode onlyHiFi Sound STEREO/1/2 CCD-TR940 only TBC* ON/OFF CCD-TR940 onlyTo make a fine adjustment Shooting with backlightingAfter shooting CCD-TR940 only Selecting the fader function Using the Fader functionFader mosaic Bounce Fade in onlyUsing the fader function When fading in a Using the Fader functionWhen fading out b When you use the bounce functionUsing the NightShot light To cancel the NightShot functionShooting in the dark NightShot CCD-TR940 onlySelecting the desired mode Using the wide mode functionFull FullUsing the wide mode function Using the wide mode functionTo cancel wide mode To watch the tape recorded in wide modeSelecting the best mode Using the Program AE functionUsing the Program AE function Using the Program AE functionTo turn off program AE CCD-TR940 only When to use manual focus Focusing manuallyFocusing manually Focusing manuallyTo return to autofocus mode To record a very distant subjectSelecting picture effect Enjoying picture effectUsing picture effect function Enjoying picture effectTo turn off picture effect CCD-TR940 only When to adjust the exposure Adjusting the exposureAdjusting the exposure To return to automatic exposure modeWhen you adjust the exposure manually Adjusting the exposureShooting with the sun behind you Shooting in the darkSuperimposing titles Superimposing a titleSuperimposing a title To select the language of preset titleTo superimpose the title from beginning To superimpose the title while you are recordingMaking your own titles Making your own titles Recording with the date/timeTo edit a title you have stored To delete a titleEach time you insert the cassette Optimizing the recording conditionTo stop using the built-in light Using the built-in lightCCD-TR413/TR414/TR940 only To turn on the built-in light automaticallyReplacing the bulb Using the built-in lightTo activate the Steady Shot function again Releasing the Steady Shot functionEditing 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 Changing the lithium battery in the camcorderTo correct the date and time setting Resetting the date and timeTo check the preset date and time Year changes as followsSimple setting of clock by time difference When you play back What is Video 8 /Video Hi8 ?Usable cassettes and playback modes Selecting cassette typesBattery life is shorter in a cold environment Tips for using the battery packTo save battery power When to replace the battery packBattery pack heats up Tips for using the battery packLife of the battery pack Charging temperatureWhat is InfoLITHIUM How the battery consumption is displayedTo obtain more accurate remaining battery indication Maintenance information and precautions Removing dust from inside the viewfinder Maintenance information and precautionsTo reattach the eyecup CCD-TR311 onlyBuilt-in light Precautions Camcorder operationOn handling tapes Camcorder careIf battery leakage occurred AC power adaptorUsing your camcorder abroad Power sourcesDifference in color systems Symptom Trouble checkCamcorder Trouble check Symptom Cause and/or Corrective ActionsPicture Self-diagnosis display ViewfinderFive-digit display Cause and/or Corrective Actions Video camera recorder SpecificationsLithium battery compartment p Lens cover Power switch pIdentifying the parts Editsearch button pIdentifying the parts #ª Menu button p @¥ Program AE dial p @» Eyecup #¼ Picture Effect button p#» Standby switch p #£ Viewfinder lens adjustment ring #¥ START/STOP button p#¢ Battery mounting surface $¼ Hook for shoulder strap pAdditional information VIDEO/AUDIO jacks pRemote Commander To prepare the Remote CommanderTransmitter To enter demo mode To avoid damage from possible battery leakageTo exit demo mode Attaching the shoulder strapExposure indicator CCD-TR940 only p /Zoom indicator p Operation indicators Viewfinder Display windowSteady 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