Selecting the START/STOP mode | Sony CCD-TR940, CCD-TR57 instruction

Camera recording

Selecting the START/STOP mode

Your camcorder has three modes. These modes enable you to take a series of quick shots resulting in a lively video.

(1)Set START/STOP MODE to the desired mode.

: Recording starts when you press START/STOP, and stops when you press it again (normal mode).

ANTI GROUND SHOOTING : The camcorder records only while you press down START/STOP so that you can avoid recording unnecessary scenes. 5SEC: When you press START/STOP, the camcorder records for 5 seconds and then stops automatically.

(2)Turn STANDBY up to STANDBY and press START/STOP. Recording starts. If you selected 5SEC, the tape counter disappears and five dots appear. The dots disappear at a rate of one per second as illustrated below.

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To extend the recording time in 5SEC mode

Press START/STOP again before all the dots disappear. Recording continues for about 5 seconds from the moment you press START/STOP.

Note on START/STOP mode

You cannot use FADER in 5SEC or mode (CCD-TR97/TR917/TR940 only).

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Sony CCD-TR940, CCD-TR57 operating instructions Selecting the START/STOP mode, To extend the recording time in 5SEC mode

Contents

Video Camera Recorder CCD-TR940/TR917 Disposal of Lithium ION Battery Dispose of Properly WelcomeFor the customers in the U.S.A For the customers in Canada Table of contents Using this manual Types of differences Using this manual Precaution on copyrightPrecautions on camcorder care 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 Battery life Charging timeCCD-TR57/TR67 CCD-TR87/TR97 To remove the battery pack To eject the cassette Inserting a cassetteTo prevent accidental erasure Camera recording Camera recording To stop recording momentarily aTo finish recording b 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 Connections for playback CCD-TR57/TR67/TR87/TR97CCD-TR917/TR940 Not supplied Connections for playback To cancel the Laser Link functionTo play back on a TV Using the remote commander To display the viewfinder screen indicators on the TVPlaying back a tape CCD-TR67/TR87/TR97/TR917/TR940 only Using headphones CCD-TR917/TR940 only Playing back a tapeTo locate a scene picture search 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 Items for VTR/PLAYER mode only World TimeREC LAMP* ON/OFF Edit ON/OFF To make a fine adjustment Shooting with backlightingAfter shooting CCD-TR97/TR917/TR940 only Using the Fader function CCD-TR97/TR917/TR940 only Selecting the fader functionFader Monotone 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-TR97/TR917/TR940 only Selecting the desired mode Using the wide mode functionFull 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 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 Focusing manually Focusing manuallyTo return to autofocus mode 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 CCD-TR97/TR917/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-TR67/TR87/TR97/TR917/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 Recording from a VCR or TV CCD-TR917/TR940 onlyTo check the picture from a VCR or TV before recording 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 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 How the battery consumption is displayed What is InfoLITHIUMTo obtain more accurate remaining battery indication Maintenance information and precautions How to prevent moisture condensationMoisture condensation Inside the camcorder Maintenance information and precautions Video head cleaningPrecautions Camcorder operation Built-in light AC power adaptor If battery leakage occurredOn handling tapes 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 Lens cover Power switch p Lithium battery compertment pIdentifying the parts 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 avoid damage from possible battery leakage To enter demo modeTo exit 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