Sony CCD-TR940, CCD-TR57 instruction

Resetting the date and time

You can reset the date and time in the menu system.

(1) While the camcorder is in Standby mode, press MENU to display the menu.

(2) Turn the control dial to select , then press the dial.

(3) Turn the control dial to select CLOCK SET, then press the dial.

(4) Turn the control dial to adjust the desired year, then press the dial.

(5) Set the month, day, hour and minute by turning the control dial and pressing the dial.

(6) Press MENU to erase the menu display.

1, MENU	2
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	SETUP MENU
	CLOCK SET
	AUTO DATE
	AUTO TV ON
	TV INPUT
	LTR SIZE
	DEMO MODE

SETUP MENU CLOCK SET AUTO DATE

AUTO TV ON

TV INPUT

LTR SIZE DEMO MODE

RETURN

[MENU] : END

JAN 1 1997 12:00:00 AM

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SETUP MENU

CLOCK SET

AUTO DATE

AUTO TV ON 1997 JAN 1

TV INPUT
LTR SIZE
DEMO MODE	12 00 AM
RETURN	12 00 AM

[MENU] : END

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4	SETUP MENU		SETUP MENU		SETUP MENU		ISETUP MENU
4	CLOCK SET		CLOCK SET		CLOCK SET		CLOCK SET
	AUTO DATE		AUTO DATE		AUTO DATE		AUTO DATE
	AUTO TV ON	1998	JULAUTO1 TV ON	1998	JULAUTO4 TV ON	1998	JULAUTO4 TV ON 1998
	TV INPUT		TV INPUT		TV INPUT		TV INPUT
	MENU DISP		MENU DISP		MENU DISP		MENU DISP
	LANGUAGE		LANGUAGE		LANGUAGE		LANGUAGE
	TV SYSTEM	12	00 TVAMSYSTEM	12	00 TVAM SYSTEM	5	00 TVPM SYSTEM	5
	DEMO MODE		DEMO MODE		DEMO MODE		DEMO MODE
	RETURN		RETURN		RETURN		RETURN
1998 JAN 1	[MENU] : END		[MENU] : END		[MENU] : END		[MENU] : END
1998 JAN 1	1998 JAN 1

JUL 4

30 PM

12 00 AM

12 00 AM

To correct the date and time setting

Repeat the above procedure.

To check the preset date and time

Press DATE to display the date indicator. Press TIME to display the time indicator.

When you press the same button again, the indicator goes off.

The year changes as follows:

1997 ÷ 1998 N · · · · n 2029

n

n

Note on the time indicator

The internal clock of this camcorder operates on a 12-hour cycle. •12:00 AM stands for midnight.

•12:00 PM stands for noon.

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Sony CCD-TR940, CCD-TR57 operating instructions Setup Menu Isetup Menu Clock SET Auto Date Auto TV on

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 AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power adaptor V connecting cable 1 p Checking supplied accessoriesWireless Remote Commander Size AA R6 battery for Remote Batt Release Installing and charging the battery packInstalling the battery pack 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 prevent accidental erasure Inserting a cassetteTo eject the cassette Camera recording Camera recording To stop recording momentarily aTo finish recording b To focus the viewfinder lens Camera recording Zooming speed Variable speed zooming Using the zoom featureWhen you shoot a subject using a telephoto zoom 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 begin re-recording Checking the recorded pictureTo stop playback Connections for playback CCD-TR57/TR67/TR87/TR97CCD-TR917/TR940 Not supplied To play back on a TV To cancel the Laser Link functionConnections for playback 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 Precaution Using alternative power sourcesUsing the house current Using alternative power sources Using alkaline batteries Using a car battery To remove the car battery charger Changing the mode settings Player BEEP* ON/OFF Changing the mode settingsREC MODE* SP/LP 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 Full Using the wide mode functionSelecting the desired mode 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 To turn off program AE Using the Program AE functionUsing the Program AE function 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 Sepia Enjoying picture effectSelecting picture effect To turn off picture effect Using picture effect functionEnjoying 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 To obtain more accurate remaining battery indication What is InfoLITHIUMHow the battery consumption is displayed 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 Difference in color systems Using your camcorder abroadPower sources Camcorder SymptomTrouble check Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions Trouble check Picture Five-digit display Cause and/or Corrective Actions Self-diagnosis displayViewfinder 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 Transmitter Remote CommanderTo prepare the Remote Commander To avoid damage from possible battery leakage To enter demo modeTo exit demo mode Attaching the shoulder strap @Á Full charge indicator p Operation indicators Viewfinder Display windowSteady Shot off indicator CCD-TR87/TR97/TR917/TR940 only p Tape has run out Battery is weak or deadTape is near the end Index