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Video Camera Recorder
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Table of contents
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Before you begin
Using this manual
Types of differences
Using this manual
Note on TV colour systems
Precaution on copyright
Precautions on camcorder care
Checking supplied accessories
Installing the battery pack
Getting started
Installing and charging the battery pack
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Charging the battery pack
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Charging time
Battery life
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Inserting a cassette
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To eject the cassette
Camera recording
To stop recording momentarily [a]
To finish recording [b]
To focus the viewfinder lens
[a] CCD-TR311E/TR511E/TR840E [b] CCD-TR512E/TR730E
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Using the zoom feature
WT
T
W
[a][b]
Zooming speed (Variable speed zooming)
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Selecting the START/STOP mode
To extend the recording time in 5SEC mode
START/STOP
5SEC
Hints for better shooting
Hints for better shooting
[c] [d]
Checking the recorded picture
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Checking the recorded picture
To stop playback
To begin re-recording
Connecting directly to a TV/VCR with Video/Audio input jacks
Connections for playback
CCD-TR730E
CCD-TR311E/TR511E/TR512E
IN VIDEO
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Connections for playback
Playing back a tape
Using the remote commander
Playing back a tape
Various playback modes
Playing back a tape
To view the picture at 1/5 speed (slow playback)
To select the playback sound
1/5 ( )
Using alternative power sources
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Using alternative power sources Using the mains
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Using a car battery
Using alternative power sources -
Changing the mode settings
CAMERA VTR
PLAYER
Selecting the mode setting of each item
Items for both CAMERA and VTR/ PLAYER modes
Changing the mode settings
CAMERA VTR/PLAYER
Items for CAMERA mode only
CAMERA
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Items for VTR/PLAYER mode only
VTR/ PLAYER
Shooting with backlighting
After shooting
To make a fine adjustment
[a]
[b]
Using the FADER function FADER
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[a]
[b] STBY REC
STBYREC
Using the fader function
When fading in [a]
When fading out [b]
Using the FADER function
When you use the bounce function
Using the FADER function FADER
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To cancel the NightShot function
Using the NightShot light
Shooting in the dark (NightShot)
OFFON
C ( )
Photo recording
FADE PHOTO SHUTTER PHOTO
Photo recording
[b] CINEMA [a] [c] [e] [f]
16:9 FULL [d]
Selecting the desired mode
CINEMA
Using the wide mode function
CINEMA
16:9 FULL
Using the wide mode function
To cancel wide mode
To watch the tape recorded in wide mode
Using the wide mode function
Using the PROGRAM AE function
Selecting the best mode
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PROGRAM AE
A
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PROGRAM AE
PROGRAM AE
Superimposing a still picture on a moving picture
To cancel the still function
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Recording still pictures successively
To cancel the flash motion function
Recording still pictures successively
Replacing a brighter portion of a still picture with a moving picture
Replacing a brighter portion of a still picture with a moving picture
[a] [b]
DIGITAL EFFECT
To cancel the luminancekey function
Adding an incidental image to pictures
DIGITAL EFFECT
To cancel the slow shutter function
Using slow shutter
DIGITAL EFFECT
Adding an old movie type atmosphere to pictures
To cancel the old movie function
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Focusing manually
When to use manual focus
[a] [b] [c] [d]
Focusing manually
To return to autofocus mode
Enjoying picture effect
Selecting picture effect
Using picture effect function
Adjusting the exposure
When to adjust the exposure
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Adjusting the exposure
Superimposing a title
Superimposing titles
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To superimpose the title from beginning
Superimposing a title
Making your own titles
Making your own titles
To edit a title you have stored
To delete a title
Recording with the date/time
To stop recording with the date and/ or time
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Optimizing the recording condition
Each time you insert the cassette
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CCD-TR730E/TR840E only
Releasing the STEADYSHOT function
STEADYSHOT
CCD-TR730E/TR840E
Enjoying digital effect during playback
DIGITAL EFFECT
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To cancel the digital effect function
Editing onto another tape
Before editing
Starting editing
To edit more scenes
To superimpose the title while you are editing
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CCD-TR840E only
CCD-TR840E
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Changing the lithium battery in the camcorder
Notes on lithium battery
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To correct the date and time setting
To check the preset date and time
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1, 5
Usable cassettes and playback modes
Selecting cassette types
What is Video 8 /Video Hi8 ?
When you play back
Usable cassettes and playback modes
Note on AFM HiFi stereo
Foreign 8 mm video
AFM Hi-Fi
Tips for using the battery pack
Preparing the battery pack
Always carry additional batteries
Battery life is shorter in a cold environment
To save battery power
Notes on the rechargeable
Caution
The battery pack heats up
Be sure to observe the following
The life of the battery pack
Tips for using the battery pack Notes on the InfoLITHIUM
What is InfoLITHIUM
How the battery consumption is displayed
InfoLITHIUM
Tips for using the battery pack
To obtain more accurate remaining battery indication
Maintenance information and precautions
Moisture condensation
Inside the camcorder
On the lens
How to prevent moisture condensation
Video head cleaning
Caution
Removing dust from inside the viewfinder
To reattach the eyecup
precautions
Camcorder operation
On handling tapes
Camcorder care
AC power adaptor
Notes on dry batteries
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Using your camcorder abroad
Power sources
Difference in colour systems
Trouble check
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Trouble check
Others
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Self-diagnosis display
Specifications
Video camera recorder
AC power adaptor
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Identifying the parts
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Remote Commander
To prepare the Remote Commander
Identifying the parts
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Operation indicators
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To watch the demonstration
Warning indicators
Warning indicators
Index
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C, D
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F, G, H
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