Sony CCD-TR311 Identifying the parts, Editsearch button p, Lens cover Power switch p

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Identifying the parts

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Additional information

1EDITSEARCH button (p. 18)

2Built-in light (CCD-TR413/TR414/ TR940 only) (p. 48)

3Lens cover

4POWER switch (p. 12)

5FOCUS switch (CCD-TR940 only) (p. 38)

6NEAR/FAR dial (CCD-TR940 only) (p. 38)

7Power zoom lever (p. 15)

8Lighting aperture

9NIGHTSHOT switch (CCD-TR940 only) (p. 32)

!¼ FADER button (CCD-TR940 only) (p. 31)

!Á Tripod receptacle (p. 17)

Make sure that the length of the tripod screw is less than 6.5 mm otherwise, you cannot attach the tripod securely and the screw may damage the camcorder.

!ª Lithium battery compartment (p. 54)

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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 onlyTo 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