Table of contents

 

Before you begin

 

Using this manual

4

Checking supplied accessories

6

Getting started

 

Installing and charging the battery pack

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7

Inserting a cassette

11

Adjusting the exposure (CCD-TR97/

 

TR917/TR940 only)

42

Superimposing a title

44

Making your own titles

46

Recording with the date/time

47

Optimizing the recording condition ..

48

Using the built-in light (CCD-TR67/

 

TR87/TR97/TR917/TR940 only) . 49

Releasing the STEADY SHOT function

(CCD-TR87/TR97/TR917/TR940

 

only)

51

Basic operations

 

Camera recording

12

Using the zoom feature

15

Selecting the START/STOP mode

 

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16

Hints for better shooting

17

Checking the recorded picture

18

Connections for playback

19

Playing back a tape

21

Advanced operations

 

Using alternative power sources

23

Using the house current

23

Changing the mode settings

26

– for camera recording –

 

Shooting with backlighting

30

Using the FADER function

 

(CCD-TR97/TR917/TR940 only) . 31

Shooting in the dark (NightShot)

 

(CCD-TR97/TR917/TR940 only) . 33

Using the wide mode function

34

Using the PROGRAM AE function ....

36

Focusing manually (CCD-TR97/

 

TR917/TR940 only)

38

Enjoying picture effect

40

– for playback/editing –

 

 

Editing onto another tape

52

Recording from a VCR or TV

 

 

(CCD-TR917/TR940 only)

53

Additional information

 

Changing the lithium battery in the

 

camcorder

54

Resetting the date and time

56

Simple setting of clock by time

 

difference

57

Usable cassettes and playback modes

 

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58

Tips for using the battery pack

59

Maintenance information and

 

precautions

62

Using your camcorder abroad

65

Trouble check

66

Self-diagnosis display

69

Specifications

70

Identifying the parts

72

Warning indicators

79

Index

Back cover

3

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