To remove the battery pack, Batt Release | Sony CCD-TR940, CCD-TR57

Installing and charging the battery pack

Note on remaining battery time indication during recording

Remaining battery time is displayed in the viewfinder. However, the indication may not be displayed properly, depending on using conditions and circumstances.

To remove the battery pack

While pressing BATT RELEASE, slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow.

BATT RELEASE

You can look at the demonstration of the functions available with this camcorder (p. 28).

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Sony CCD-TR940, CCD-TR57 operating instructions To remove the battery pack, Batt Release

Contents

Video Camera Recorder CCD-TR940/TR917 For the customers in the U.S.A Disposal of Lithium ION Battery Dispose of ProperlyWelcome For the customers in Canada Table of contents Using this manual Types of differences Precautions on camcorder care Using this manualPrecaution on copyright Operational for effective use Wireless Remote Commander Size AA R6 battery for Remote Checking supplied accessoriesAC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power adaptor V connecting cable 1 p Installing the battery pack Installing and charging the battery packBatt Release Installing and charging the battery pack Charging the battery pack CCD-TR57/TR67 Battery lifeCharging time CCD-TR87/TR97 To remove the battery pack To eject the cassette Inserting a cassetteTo prevent accidental erasure Camera recording To finish recording b Camera recordingTo stop recording momentarily a To focus the viewfinder lens Camera recording When you shoot a subject using a telephoto zoom Using the zoom featureZooming speed Variable speed zooming Selecting the START/STOP mode To extend the recording time in 5SEC mode Hints for better shooting Place the camcorder on a flat surface or use a tripod To stop playback Checking the recorded pictureTo begin re-recording CCD-TR917/TR940 Connections for playbackCCD-TR57/TR67/TR87/TR97 Not supplied Connections for playback To cancel the Laser Link functionTo play back on a TV Playing back a tape Using the remote commanderTo display the viewfinder screen indicators on the TV CCD-TR67/TR87/TR97/TR917/TR940 only To locate a scene picture search Using headphones CCD-TR917/TR940 onlyPlaying back a tape To view the picture at 1/5 speed slow playback Using the house current Using alternative power sourcesPrecaution Using alternative power sources Using alkaline batteries Using a car battery To remove the car battery charger Changing the mode settings Player REC MODE* SP/LP Changing the mode settingsBEEP* ON/OFF Items for Camera mode only REC LAMP* ON/OFF Items for VTR/PLAYER mode onlyWorld Time Edit ON/OFF After shooting To make a fine adjustmentShooting with backlighting CCD-TR97/TR917/TR940 only Fader Using the Fader functionCCD-TR97/TR917/TR940 only Selecting the fader function Monotone 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-TR97/TR917/TR940 only Selecting the desired mode Using the wide mode functionFull 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 Using the Program AE function Using the Program AE functionTo turn off program AE Focusing manually CCD-TR97/TR917/TR940 only When to use manual focus To return to autofocus mode Focusing manuallyFocusing manually To record a very distant subject Selecting picture effect Enjoying picture effectSepia Enjoying picture effect Using picture effect functionTo turn off picture effect Adjusting the exposure Adjusting the exposureCCD-TR97/TR917/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-TR67/TR87/TR97/TR917/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 check the picture from a VCR or TV before recording Recording from a VCR or TVCCD-TR917/TR940 only To stop recording Changing the lithium battery in the camcorder Changing the lithium battery in the camcorder Changing the lithium battery Setup Menu Isetup Menu Clock SET Auto Date Auto TV on Simple setting of clock by time difference Additional information 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 How the battery consumption is displayed What is InfoLITHIUMTo obtain more accurate remaining battery indication Moisture condensation Maintenance information and precautionsHow to prevent moisture condensation Inside the camcorder Precautions Camcorder operation Maintenance information and precautionsVideo head cleaning Built-in light On handling tapes AC power adaptorIf battery leakage occurred Camcorder care Power sources Using your camcorder abroadDifference in color systems Trouble check SymptomCamcorder Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions Trouble check Picture Viewfinder Self-diagnosis displayFive-digit display Cause and/or Corrective Actions Specifications Video camera recorder Specifications Mass Approx Identifying the parts Lens cover Power switch pLithium battery compertment p Video control buttons p p Stop stop Identifying the parts @¤ Control dial p @ #ª # Eject switch p #¥ Lanc l control jack $¤ VIDEO/AUDIO jacks p To prepare the Remote Commander Remote CommanderTransmitter To exit demo mode To avoid damage from possible battery leakageTo enter demo mode Attaching the shoulder strap Steady Shot off indicator CCD-TR87/TR97/TR917/TR940 only p Operation indicators Viewfinder Display window@Á Full charge indicator p Tape is near the end Battery is weak or deadTape has run out Index