Installing and charging the battery pack

Getting started

Before using your camcorder, you first need to install and charge the battery pack. This camcorder operates only with the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack. “InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony corporation.

Installing the battery pack

(1) While pressing BATT RELEASE, slide the lower battery terminal cover in the direction of the arrow.

(2) Install the battery pack in the direction of the $ mark on the battery pack. Slide the battery pack down until it catches on the battery release lever and clicks. Attach the battery pack to the camcorder securely.

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	BATT RELEASE

Note on the battery pack

Do not carry the camcorder by grasping the battery pack.

Getting started

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Sony CCD-TR311 operating instructions Installing and charging the battery pack, Installing the battery pack

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 eject the cassette Inserting a cassetteTo prevent accidental erasure Camera Camera recording To focus the viewfinder lens Camera recordingTo stop recording momentarily a To finish recording b 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 Place the camcorder on a flat surface or use a tripod Hints for better shooting To stop playback Checking the recorded pictureTo begin re-recording CCD-TR311/TR413/TR414 Connections for playbackNot 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 To display the viewfinder screen indicators on the TV Using the remote commanderPlaying 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 a car battery Using alternative power sourcesTo 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 Shooting with backlighting To make a fine adjustmentAfter 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 Enjoying picture effect Using picture effect functionTo 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 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 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 How the battery consumption is displayed What is InfoLITHIUMTo 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 Power sources Using your camcorder abroadDifference in color systems Trouble check SymptomCamcorder Trouble check Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions Picture Viewfinder Self-diagnosis displayFive-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 To prepare the Remote Commander 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 Tape is near the end Battery is weak or deadTape has run out Index

Sony CCD-TR311 Installing and charging the battery pack, Installing the battery pack

Models: CCD-TR311

Installing and charging the battery pack

Installing the battery pack