Index | Sony CCD-TR311 manual

Index
A, B
Adjusting viewfinder	......... 13
AFM HiFi Sound	28, 57
ANTI GROUND SHOOTING
............................................	16
Auto focus	38
Backlight	29
Beep	14
C, D
Camera recording	12
Car battery	24
Charging battery	8
Cleaning video heads	......... 61
Clock set	55
Connection	19
COUNTER RESET	14
DATE/TIME	46
DEMO	27, 77
Digital zoom	15
DISPLAY	21
DNR	28
E
EDIT	28
Editing	51
EDITSEARCH	18
Exposure	41

F, G, H
FADER	30
House current	23
I, J, K, L
LANC	75
LASER LINK	20
Lithium battery	53
M, N
Manual focus	38
Menu system	25
MIC (microphone) jack	75
NIGHTSHOT	32
O, P
ORC	47
PICTURE EFFECT	39
Playback pause	22
Power sources	23
Power zoom	15
PROGRAM AE	35

Q, R
Rec review	18
Recording mode	26
Remote control jack (LANC)
............................................	75
Rewind	21
S
Self-diagnosis display	69
Shoulder strap	77
Skip scan	22
Standby mode	12
STEADY SHOT	50
T, U, V
Tape counter	14
TBC	28
Title	43
Tripod mounting	17
Trouble check	66
W, X, Y, Z
WIDE mode	33
WIND	27
WORLD TIME	56
Zoom	15

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Sony CCD-TR311 operating instructions Index

Contents

Video Camera Recorder Welcome Table of contents Using this manual Types of differences Using this manual Precaution on copyrightPrecautions on camcorder care Operational for effective use Checking supplied accessories Wireless Remote Commander 1 pAC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power adaptor 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 Battery life Charging timeCCD-TR311/TR414 CCD-TR413 To remove the battery pack To prevent accidental erasure Inserting a cassetteTo eject the cassette Camera recording Camera Camera recording To stop recording momentarily aTo finish recording b 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 Using the AV cordless IR receiver CCD-TR414/TR940 only To cancel the Laser Link functionConnections for playback To play back on a TV Playing back a tape Using the remote commanderTo display the viewfinder screen indicators on the TV Using headphones CCD-TR940 only Playing back a tapeTo locate a scene picture search 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 Items for VTR/PLAYER mode only Following settings work only during playbackHiFi Sound STEREO/1/2 CCD-TR940 only TBC* ON/OFF CCD-TR940 only After shooting To make a fine adjustmentShooting with backlighting Using the Fader function CCD-TR940 only Selecting the fader functionFader mosaic Bounce Fade in only Using the Fader function Using the fader function When fading in aWhen fading out b When you use the bounce function To cancel the NightShot function Using the NightShot lightShooting in the dark NightShot CCD-TR940 only Using the wide mode function Selecting the desired modeFull Full Using the wide mode function Using the wide mode functionTo cancel wide mode 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 Focusing manually Focusing manuallyTo return to autofocus mode 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 CCD-TR940 only When to adjust the exposureAdjusting the exposure To return to automatic exposure mode Adjusting the exposure When you adjust the exposure manuallyShooting with the sun behind you Shooting in the dark Superimposing a title Superimposing titles To select the language of preset title Superimposing a titleTo superimpose the title from beginning To superimpose the title while you are recording Making your own titles Recording with the date/time Making your own titlesTo edit a title you have stored To delete a title Optimizing the recording condition Each time you insert the cassette Using the built-in light To stop using the built-in lightCCD-TR413/TR414/TR940 only 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 Resetting the date and time To correct the date and time settingTo check the preset date and time Year changes as follows Simple setting of clock by time difference What is Video 8 /Video Hi8 ? When you play backUsable cassettes and playback modes Selecting cassette types Tips for using the battery pack Battery life is shorter in a cold environmentTo save battery power When to replace the battery pack Tips for using the battery pack Battery pack heats upLife of the battery pack Charging temperature To obtain more accurate remaining battery indication What is InfoLITHIUMHow the battery consumption is displayed Maintenance information and precautions Maintenance information and precautions Removing dust from inside the viewfinderTo reattach the eyecup CCD-TR311 only Precautions Camcorder operation Built-in lightOn handling tapes 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 Lens cover Power switch p Lithium battery compartment pIdentifying the parts Editsearch button p Identifying the parts @¥ Program AE dial p @» Eyecup #¼ Picture Effect button p #ª Menu button p #£ Viewfinder lens adjustment ring #¥ START/STOP button p #» Standby switch p#¢ Battery mounting surface $¼ Hook for shoulder strap p VIDEO/AUDIO jacks p Additional information Transmitter Remote CommanderTo prepare the Remote Commander To avoid damage from possible battery leakage To enter demo modeTo exit demo mode Attaching the shoulder strap Operation indicators Viewfinder Display window Exposure indicator CCD-TR940 only p /Zoom indicator pSteady Shot off indicator CCD-TR414/TR940 only p @ª Full charge indicator p Tape has run out Battery is weak or deadTape is near the end Index