Using alternative power sources | Sony CCD-TR311 specs

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Using alternative power sources

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.

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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.

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

Contents

Video Camera Recorder Welcome Table of contents Types of differences Using this manual Operational for effective use Using this manualPrecaution on copyright Precautions on camcorder care V connecting cable 1 p *for stereo model Shoulder strap 1 p Checking supplied accessoriesWireless Remote Commander 1 p AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power adaptor Installing the battery pack Installing and charging the battery pack Charging the battery pack Installing and charging the battery pack CCD-TR413 Battery lifeCharging time CCD-TR311/TR414 To remove the battery pack To prevent accidental erasure Inserting a cassetteTo eject the cassette Camera Camera recording To focus the viewfinder lens Camera recordingTo stop recording momentarily a To finish recording b Camera 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 shooting To 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 playback Playing 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 search Using the house current Using alternative power sources To remove the car battery charger Using alternative power sourcesUsing a car battery Player Changing the mode settings Changing 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 only After shooting To make a fine adjustmentShooting with backlighting Bounce Fade in only Using the Fader functionCCD-TR940 only Selecting the fader function Fader mosaic When you use the bounce function Using the Fader functionUsing the fader function When fading in a When fading out b CCD-TR940 only To cancel the NightShot functionUsing the NightShot light Shooting in the dark NightShot Full Using the wide mode functionSelecting the desired mode Full To watch the tape recorded in wide mode Using the wide mode functionUsing the wide mode function To cancel wide mode Selecting the best mode Using the Program AE function To turn off program AE Using the Program AE functionUsing the Program AE function CCD-TR940 only When to use manual focus Focusing manually To record a very distant subject Focusing manuallyFocusing manually To return to autofocus mode Selecting picture effect Enjoying picture effect To 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 exposure Shooting in the dark Adjusting the exposureWhen you adjust the exposure manually Shooting with the sun behind you Superimposing titles Superimposing a title To superimpose the title while you are recording To select the language of preset titleSuperimposing a title To superimpose the title from beginning Making your own titles To delete a title Recording with the date/timeMaking your own titles To edit a title you have stored Each time you insert the cassette Optimizing the recording condition To turn on the built-in light automatically Using the built-in lightTo stop using the built-in light CCD-TR413/TR414/TR940 only Replacing the bulb Using the built-in light To activate the Steady Shot function again Releasing the Steady Shot function Editing 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 camcorder Year changes as follows Resetting the date and timeTo correct the date and time setting To check the preset date and time Simple setting of clock by time difference Selecting cassette types What is Video 8 /Video Hi8 ?When you play back Usable cassettes and playback modes When to replace the battery pack Tips for using the battery packBattery life is shorter in a cold environment To save battery power Charging temperature Tips for using the battery packBattery pack heats up Life of the battery pack To 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 eyecup Camcorder care Precautions Camcorder operationBuilt-in light On handling tapes If battery leakage occurred AC power adaptor Difference in color systems Using your camcorder abroadPower sources Camcorder SymptomTrouble check Trouble check Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions Picture Five-digit display Cause and/or Corrective Actions Self-diagnosis displayViewfinder Video camera recorder Specifications Editsearch button p Lens cover Power switch pLithium battery compartment p Identifying the parts Identifying 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 surface Additional information VIDEO/AUDIO jacks p Transmitter 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 p Tape has run out Battery is weak or deadTape is near the end Index