Playing back a tape, To select the playback sound | Sony CCD-TR311

Playing back a tape

Using headphones

– CCD-TR940 only

Connect headphones (not supplied) to the 2 jack.

Note on the lens cover

The lens cover does not open when the POWER switch is set to VTR/PLAYER. Do not open the lens cover manually. It may cause malfunction.

Various playback modes

To view a still picture (playback pause)

Press P during playback. To resume playback, press P or (.

To locate a scene (picture search)

Keep pressing 0 or ) during playback. To resume normal playback, release the button.

To monitor the high-speed picture while advancing the tape or rewinding (skip scan)

Keep pressing 0 while rewinding or ) while advancing the tape. To resume normal playback, press (.

To view the picture at 1/5 speed (slow playback)

– CCD-TR413/TR414/TR940 only

Press &on the Remote Commander during playback. To resume normal playback, press (. If slow playback lasts for about 1 minute, it shifts to normal speed automatically.

To select the playback sound

– CCD-TR940 only

Change the “HiFi SOUND” mode setting in the menu system.

Notes on playback

•Noise may appear when you use the still/slow/picture search function to play back the tape recorded in LP mode.

•Streaks appear and the sound is muted in the various playback modes.

•When playback pause mode lasts for 5 minutes, the camcorder automatically enters stop mode.

•You can play back the tapes recorded in the Hi8 video system on the standard 8 mm camcorder (CCD-TR311/TR413/TR414 only).

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Sony CCD-TR311 Playing back a tape, To locate a scene picture search, To view the picture at 1/5 speed slow playback

Contents

Video Camera Recorder Welcome Table of contents Using this manual Types of differences Precautions on camcorder care Using this manualPrecaution on copyright Operational for effective use AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power adaptor Checking supplied accessoriesWireless Remote Commander 1 p V connecting cable 1 p *for stereo model Shoulder strap 1 p Installing and charging the battery pack Installing the battery pack Installing and charging the battery pack Charging the battery pack CCD-TR311/TR414 Battery lifeCharging time CCD-TR413 To remove the battery pack To eject the cassette Inserting a cassetteTo prevent accidental erasure Camera recording Camera To finish recording b Camera recordingTo stop recording momentarily a To focus the viewfinder lens Camera recording When you shoot a subject using a telephoto zoom Using the zoom featureZooming speed Variable speed zooming To extend the recording time in 5SEC mode Selecting the START/STOP modeCCD-TR940 only Hints for better shooting Place the camcorder on a flat surface or use a tripod To stop playback Checking the recorded pictureTo begin re-recording CCD-TR311/TR413/TR414 Connections for playbackNot supplied Connections for playback Using the AV cordless IR receiver CCD-TR414/TR940 onlyTo cancel the Laser Link function To play back on a TV To display the viewfinder screen indicators on the TV Using the remote commanderPlaying back a tape To locate a scene picture search Using headphones CCD-TR940 onlyPlaying back a tape To view the picture at 1/5 speed slow playback Using alternative power sources Using the house current Using a car battery Using alternative power sourcesTo remove the car battery charger Changing the mode settings Player Changing 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 only Shooting with backlighting To make a fine adjustmentAfter shooting Fader mosaic Using the Fader functionCCD-TR940 only Selecting the fader function Bounce Fade in only When fading out b Using the Fader functionUsing the fader function When fading in a When you use the bounce function Shooting in the dark NightShot To cancel the NightShot functionUsing the NightShot light CCD-TR940 only Full Using the wide mode functionSelecting the desired mode Full To cancel wide mode Using the wide mode functionUsing the wide mode function To watch the tape recorded in wide mode Using the Program AE function Selecting the best mode Using the Program AE function Using the Program AE functionTo turn off program AE Focusing manually CCD-TR940 only When to use manual focus To return to autofocus mode Focusing manuallyFocusing manually To record a very distant subject Enjoying picture effect Selecting picture effect Enjoying picture effect Using picture effect functionTo turn off picture effect Adjusting the exposure Adjusting the exposureCCD-TR940 only When to adjust the exposure To return to automatic exposure mode Shooting with the sun behind you Adjusting the exposureWhen you adjust the exposure manually Shooting in the dark Superimposing a title Superimposing titles To superimpose the title from beginning To select the language of preset titleSuperimposing a title To superimpose the title while you are recording Making your own titles To edit a title you have stored Recording with the date/timeMaking your own titles To delete a title Optimizing the recording condition Each time you insert the cassette CCD-TR413/TR414/TR940 only Using the built-in lightTo stop using the built-in light To turn on the built-in light automatically Using the built-in light Replacing the bulb Releasing the Steady Shot function To activate the Steady Shot function again Editing onto another tape To check the picture from a VCR or TV before recording Recording from a VCR or TVTo stop recording Changing the lithium battery in the camcorder Changing the lithium battery in the camcorder Changing the lithium battery To check the preset date and time Resetting the date and timeTo correct the date and time setting Year changes as follows Simple setting of clock by time difference Usable cassettes and playback modes What is Video 8 /Video Hi8 ?When you play back Selecting cassette types To save battery power Tips for using the battery packBattery life is shorter in a cold environment When to replace the battery pack Life of the battery pack Tips for using the battery packBattery pack heats up Charging temperature How the battery consumption is displayed What is InfoLITHIUMTo obtain more accurate remaining battery indication Maintenance information and precautions To reattach the eyecup Maintenance information and precautionsRemoving dust from inside the viewfinder CCD-TR311 only On handling tapes Precautions Camcorder operationBuilt-in light Camcorder care AC power adaptor If battery leakage occurred Power sources Using your camcorder abroadDifference in color systems Trouble check SymptomCamcorder Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions Trouble check Picture Viewfinder Self-diagnosis displayFive-digit display Cause and/or Corrective Actions Specifications Video camera recorder Identifying the parts Lens cover Power switch pLithium battery compartment p Editsearch button p Identifying 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 p VIDEO/AUDIO jacks p Additional information To prepare the Remote Commander Remote CommanderTransmitter To exit demo mode To avoid damage from possible battery leakageTo enter demo mode Attaching the shoulder strap Steady 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 p Tape is near the end Battery is weak or deadTape has run out Index