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Video Camera Recorder
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Table of contents
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Before you begin
Types of differences
Using this manual
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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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To remove the battery pack
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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]
[a] [b]
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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
START/STOP
5SEC
To extend the recording time in 5SEC mode
Hints for better shooting
[a]
[b]
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
VIDEO AUDIO
Connections for playback
CCD-TR411E/TR412E/TR511E/TR640E
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CCD-TR840E/TR845E
Connections for playback
Playing back a tape
Using the remote commander
To display the viewfinder screen indicators on the TV
Playing back a tape
Various playback modes
Playing back a tape
To view the picture frame-by-frame
To change the playback direction
Displaying the date or time when you recorded - Data Code function
Playing back a tape
Playing back a tape
Advanced operations
Using alternative power sources
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Using the mains
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Using alternative power sources
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Using a car battery
Using alternative power sources
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Changing the mode settings
Selecting the mode setting of each item
Items for both CAMERA and PLAYER modes
Changing the mode settings
CAMERA PLAYER
Items for CAMERA mode only
CAMERA
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Items for PLAYER mode only
PLAYER
Shooting with backlighting
[a]
[b]
Using the FADER function
FADER
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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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Shooting in the dark (NightShot)
OFFON
C ( )
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
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Using the PROGRAM AE function
Selecting the best mode
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PROGRAM AE
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[a] [b] [c] [d]
Focusing manually
When to use manual focus
Focusing manually
Focusing manually
To return to autofocus mode
Enjoying picture effect
Selecting picture effect
Using picture effect function
Enjoying picture effect
PICTURE EFFECT
To turn off picture effect
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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
To edit a title you have stored
To delete a title
Re-recording a picture in the middle of a recorded tape
Making your own titles
Re-recording a picture in the middle of a recorded tape
To change the end point
Re-recording a picture in the middle of a recorded tape
Recording with the date/time
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To stop recording with the date and/ or time
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3
2
Each time you insert the cassette
Releasing the STEADYSHOT function
STEADYSHOT
CCD-TR640E/TR840E/TR845E
To search for the beginning of a specific date
Searching the boundaries of recorded date
5.7.19984.7.1998 31.12.1998
[c]
[b]
[a]
3
Searching the boundaries of recorded date
1
Returning to a pre- registered position
Marking an index signal
When marking at the beginning of recording or playback
Locating the marking position
Returning to a pre-registered position
When marking during recording or playback
Scanning the beginning of each marking position index scan
To cancel index scan mode
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Locating the desired marking position index search
To stop index search mode
[a] [b]
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Erasing an index signal
To stop writing the RC time code
Writing the RC time code on a recorded tape
RC
RC
To write the RC time code from the end of the RC time code recorded portion
Writing the RC time code on a recorded tape RC
RC RC
Editing onto another tape
Before editing
Starting editing
To edit more scenes
To superimpose the title while you are editing
Changing the lithium battery in the camcorder
Notes on lithium battery
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Resetting the date and time
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5
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3
Resetting the date and time
Simple setting of clock by time difference
1, 5
Usable cassettes and playback modes
Selecting cassette types
What is Video 8 /video Hi8
Usable cassettes and playback modes When you play back
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
Tips for using the battery pack
Caution
The battery pack heats up
Be sure to observe the following
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
precautions
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AC power adaptor
Notes on dry batteries
Using your camcorder abroad
Power sources
Difference in colour systems
Trouble check
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Trouble check
Others
Picture
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Self-diagnosis display
Video camera recorder
Specifications
Specifications AC power adaptor
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Identifying the parts
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To prepare the Remote Commander
Attaching the shoulder strap
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To watch the demonstration
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Warning indicators
Index
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