#» Standby switch p, #¢ Battery mounting surface

Identifying the Parts

#£	#¤
#£
	#¦

#¥

		#»
	#¢	$¼
		$¼
	#°	$Á
	#°
	CCD-TR311	$ª
	#£ Viewfinder lens adjustment ring	#¥ START/STOP button (p. 12)
	(CCD-TR311 only) (p. 13)	#» STANDBY switch (p. 12)
	#¢ Battery mounting surface	#» STANDBY switch (p. 12)
	#¢ Battery mounting surface	$¼ Hook for shoulder strap (p. 77)
	#° Control dial (p. 25)	$¼ Hook for shoulder strap (p. 77)
	#° Control dial (p. 25)	$Á DC IN jack (p. 8, 23)
	#¤ Eyecup RELEASE knob (CCD-TR311	$Á DC IN jack (p. 8, 23)
	#¤ Eyecup RELEASE knob (CCD-TR311
	only) (p. 62)	$ª Hook for shoulder strap (p. 77)
	#¦ BATT RELEASE lever (p. 7, 10)

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Sony CCD-TR311 #£ Viewfinder lens adjustment ring #¥ START/STOP button p, #» Standby switch p, #¢ Battery mounting surface

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 prevent accidental erasure Inserting a cassetteTo eject the cassette Camera recording Camera To finish recording b Camera recordingTo stop recording momentarily a To focus the viewfinder lens 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 Hints for better shooting Place the camcorder on a flat surface or use a tripod To begin re-recording Checking the recorded pictureTo stop playback Not supplied Connections for playbackCCD-TR311/TR413/TR414 Connections for playback Using the AV cordless IR receiver CCD-TR414/TR940 onlyTo cancel the Laser Link function To play back on a TV Playing back a tape Using the remote commanderTo display the viewfinder screen indicators on the TV 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 To remove the car battery charger Using alternative power sourcesUsing a car battery 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 After shooting To make a fine adjustmentShooting with backlighting 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 To turn off program AE Using the Program AE functionUsing the Program AE function 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 To turn off picture effect Using picture effect functionEnjoying 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 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 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 To obtain more accurate remaining battery indication What is InfoLITHIUMHow the battery consumption is displayed 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 Difference in color systems Using your camcorder abroadPower sources Camcorder SymptomTrouble check Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions Trouble check Picture Five-digit display Cause and/or Corrective Actions Self-diagnosis displayViewfinder 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 Transmitter Remote CommanderTo prepare the Remote Commander 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 has run out Battery is weak or deadTape is near the end Index

Identifying the Parts

CCD-TR311

#£ Viewfinder lens adjustment ring

#¥ START/STOP button (p. 12)

#» STANDBY switch (p. 12)

#¢ Battery mounting surface

$¼ Hook for shoulder strap (p. 77)

#° Control dial (p. 25)

#¤ Eyecup RELEASE knob (CCD-TR311

$ª Hook for shoulder strap (p. 77)

#¦ BATT RELEASE lever (p. 7, 10)