Table of contents | Sony CCD-TR311 specs

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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Sony CCD-TR311 operating instructions Table of contents

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 Inserting a cassette To eject the cassetteTo prevent accidental erasure Camera Camera recording To focus the viewfinder lens Camera recordingTo stop recording momentarily a To finish recording b Camera 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 shooting Checking the recorded picture To stop playbackTo begin re-recording Connections for playback CCD-TR311/TR413/TR414Not supplied To play back on a TV Using the AV cordless IR receiver CCD-TR414/TR940 onlyTo cancel the Laser Link function Connections for playback Using the remote commander To display the viewfinder screen indicators on the TVPlaying back a tape 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 Using alternative power sources Using a car batteryTo remove the car battery charger 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 To make a fine adjustment Shooting with backlightingAfter shooting 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 Using the Program AE function Using the Program AE functionTo turn off program AE 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 Using picture effect function Enjoying picture effectTo turn off 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 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 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 What is InfoLITHIUM How the battery consumption is displayedTo obtain more accurate remaining battery indication 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 Using your camcorder abroad Power sourcesDifference in color systems Symptom Trouble checkCamcorder Trouble check Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions Picture Self-diagnosis display ViewfinderFive-digit display Cause and/or Corrective Actions 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 Remote Commander To prepare the Remote CommanderTransmitter 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 Battery is weak or dead Tape is near the endTape has run out Index