When you record in a low angle

Charging and installing the battery pack

Using the camcorder with the finder slid out or lifted up

When NP-F730 or NP-F930 is installed

When you install NP-F730 or NP-F930, slide out the viewfinder for more comfortable camera recording.

Lift up the viewfinder.

To restore the viewfinder

Push the viewfinder down or slide it into the camcorder.

Note on the battery pack

Do not carry the camcorder by grasping the battery pack.

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Sony CCD-TR930 operating instructions When you record in a low angle, To restore the viewfinder

Contents

Video Camera Recorder Welcome For the Customers in the U.S.AFor the customers in Canada Table of contents Using this manual Precaution on copyrightPrecautions on camcorder care Checking supplied accessories Charging and installing the battery pack Charging the battery packCharging time Charging and installing the battery pack Battery lifeeTo remove the battery pack Installing the battery pack To restore the viewfinder When you record in a low angle Inserting a cassette To eject the cassetteTo prevent accidental erasure Camera Camera recording To stop recording momentarily a Camera recordingTo finish recording b To focus the viewfinder lens When moving from indoors to outdoors or vice versa Counter Reset Using the zoom feature When you shoot a subject using a telephoto zoomZooming speed Variable speed zooming Selecting the SATRT/STOP mode To extend the recording time in 5 SEC modeTo return to normal recording Place the camcorder on a flat surface or use a tripod Hints for better shooting Checking the recorded picture To stop playbackTo begin re-recording Connections for playback If your VCR or TV is a monaural typeTo connect to a VCR or TV without Video/Audio input jacks To cancel the Laser Link function Using the AV cordless IR receiver Laser LinkPlaying back a tape IR transmitter Using the remote commander To display the viewfinder screen indicators on the TVPlaying back a tape To locate a scene picture search To view the picture at 1/5 speed slow playbackTo select the playback sound Using alternative power sources Using the house currentTo remove the connecting plate Using alkaline batteries Using alternative power sourcesBattery Life Using a car battery VTR Changing the mode settings Items for Camera mode only Changing the mode settings Following settings work only during playback Items for VTR mode onlyTo look at the demonstration at once HiFi Sound STEREO/1/2 When fading out b When fading in aTo cancel the fade-in/fade-out function Fade-in and fade-out Selecting the desired mode Using the wide mode functionUsing the wide mode function Full To cancel wide mode Using the wide mode functionTo watch the tape recorded in wide mode Enjoying picture effect Using picture effect function Enjoying picture effectTo turn off picture effect When to use manual focus Focusing manually Focusing manually Focusing manuallyTo return to autofocus mode To record a very distant subject Selecting the best mode Using the Program AE function Using the Program AE function Using the Program AE functionTo turn off program AE To make a fine adjustment Shooting with backlightingAfter shooting When to adjust the exposure Adjusting the exposureAdjusting the exposure To return to automatic exposure mode Superimposing a title Adjusting the exposureSelecting the language Shooting in the dark Superimposing a title Using titles To add the title from the beginningTo add the title while you are recording Titles cycle as follows To select the position of the title To select the color of the title Making your own titles To edit the title you have storedTo delete a title To stop recording with the date and/or time Recording with the date/time Optimizing the recording condition If the cassette has been ejectedTo check if you have performed ORC Before editing Editing onto another tapeStarting editing Si nal flow To edit more scenes Recording from a VCR or TV To check the picture from a VCR or TV before recordingTo stop recording To activate the Steady Shot function again Releasing the Steady Shot function Changing the lithium battery Changing the lithium battery in the camcorder To correct the date and time setting Resetting the date and time Usable cassettes and playback modes Resetting the date and time Battery life is shorter in a cold environment Tips for using the battery packTo save battery power When to replace the battery pack Tips for using the battery pack To obtain more accurate remaining battery indication How the battery consumption is displayedBrand-new battery pack Recharge the battery pack whenever you like How to prevent moisture condensation Maintenance information and precautionsMoisture condensation Inside the camcorder Video head cleaning Maintenance information and precautionsPrecautions Camcorder operation On handling tapes Camcorder care AC power adaptorCharging Others Using your camcorder abroad Power sourcesDifference in color systems Symptom Trouble checkCamcorder Trouble check Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Action Picture Symptom Corrective Actions When the Charge lamp flashesWhen the Charge lamp flashes again Again First three digits Cause and/or Corrective Action Self-diagnosis function Video camera recorder Specifications Identifying the parts @ MIC jack Plug in Power Identifying the Parts@¥ VIDEO/AUDIO jacks p.18 @» #¼ @» Intelligent accessory shoe $¼ Video control buttons p.20 $ª $£ To enter demo mode Remote CommanderTo exit demo mode To watch the demonstration To prepare the Remote Commander To use the Remote CommanderTo avoid damage from possible battery leakage Attaching the shoulder strap Remote control direction Operation indicator Remaining tape indicatorDisplay window Battery is weak or dead Tape is near the endTape has run out Index