Installing and charging the battery pack

Getting started

Before using your camcorder, you first need to install and charge the battery pack. This camcorder operates only with the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack. “InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony corporation.

Installing the battery pack

(1) While pressing BATT RELEASE, slide the lower battery terminal cover in the direction of the arrow.

(2) Install the battery pack in the direction of the $ mark on the battery pack. Slide the battery pack down until it catches on the battery release lever and clicks. Attach the battery pack to the camcorder securely.

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	BATT RELEASE

Note on the battery pack

Do not carry the camcorder by grasping the battery pack.

Getting started

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Sony CCD-TR57, CCD-TR940 Installing and charging the battery pack, Installing the battery pack, Batt Release

Contents

CCD-TR940/TR917 Video Camera Recorder For the customers in Canada Disposal of Lithium ION Battery Dispose of ProperlyWelcome For the customers in the U.S.A Table of contents Types of differences Using this manual Operational for effective use Using this manualPrecaution on copyright Precautions on camcorder care 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 Charging the battery pack Installing and charging the battery pack CCD-TR87/TR97 Battery lifeCharging time CCD-TR57/TR67 To remove the battery pack To eject the cassette Inserting a cassetteTo prevent accidental erasure Camera recording To focus the viewfinder lens Camera recordingTo stop recording momentarily a To finish recording b Camera recording When you shoot a subject using a telephoto zoom Using the zoom featureZooming speed Variable speed zooming To extend the recording time in 5SEC mode Selecting the START/STOP mode Place the camcorder on a flat surface or use a tripod Hints for better shooting To stop playback Checking the recorded pictureTo begin re-recording Not supplied Connections for playbackCCD-TR57/TR67/TR87/TR97 CCD-TR917/TR940 Connections for playback To cancel the Laser Link functionTo play back on a TV CCD-TR67/TR87/TR97/TR917/TR940 only Using the remote commanderTo display the viewfinder screen indicators on the TV Playing back a tape To view the picture at 1/5 speed slow playback Using headphones CCD-TR917/TR940 onlyPlaying back a tape To locate a scene picture search Using the house current Using alternative power sourcesPrecaution Using alkaline batteries Using alternative power sources To remove the car battery charger Using a car battery Player Changing the mode settings REC MODE* SP/LP Changing the mode settingsBEEP* ON/OFF Items for Camera mode only Edit ON/OFF Items for VTR/PLAYER mode onlyWorld Time REC LAMP* ON/OFF CCD-TR97/TR917/TR940 only To make a fine adjustmentShooting with backlighting After shooting Monotone Using the Fader functionCCD-TR97/TR917/TR940 only Selecting the fader function Fader When you use the bounce function Using the Fader functionUsing the fader function When fading in a When fading out b CCD-TR97/TR917/TR940 only To cancel the NightShot functionUsing the NightShot light Shooting in the dark NightShot Selecting the desired mode Using the wide mode functionFull To watch the tape recorded in wide mode Using the wide mode functionUsing the wide mode function To cancel wide mode Selecting the best mode Using the Program AE function Using the Program AE function Using the Program AE functionTo turn off program AE CCD-TR97/TR917/TR940 only When to use manual focus Focusing manually To record a very distant subject Focusing manuallyFocusing manually To return to autofocus mode Selecting picture effect Enjoying picture effectSepia Enjoying picture effect Using picture effect functionTo turn off picture effect To return to automatic exposure mode Adjusting the exposureCCD-TR97/TR917/TR940 only When to adjust the exposure Adjusting the exposure Shooting in the dark Adjusting the exposureWhen you adjust the exposure manually Shooting with the sun behind you Superimposing titles Superimposing a title To superimpose the title while you are recording To select the language of preset titleSuperimposing a title To superimpose the title from beginning Making your own titles To delete a title Recording with the date/timeMaking your own titles To edit a title you have stored Each time you insert the cassette Optimizing the recording condition To turn on the built-in light automatically Using the built-in lightTo stop using the built-in light CCD-TR67/TR87/TR97/TR917/TR940 only Replacing the bulb Using the built-in light To activate the Steady Shot function again Releasing the Steady Shot function Editing onto another tape To stop recording Recording from a VCR or TVCCD-TR917/TR940 only To check the picture from a VCR or TV before recording Changing the lithium battery in the camcorder Changing the lithium battery Changing the lithium battery in the camcorder Setup Menu Isetup Menu Clock SET Auto Date Auto TV on Additional information Simple setting of clock by time difference Selecting cassette types What is Video 8 /Video Hi8 ?When you play back Usable cassettes and playback modes When to replace the battery pack Tips for using the battery packBattery life is shorter in a cold environment To save battery power Charging temperature Tips for using the battery packBattery pack heats up Life of the battery pack How the battery consumption is displayed What is InfoLITHIUMTo obtain more accurate remaining battery indication Inside the camcorder Maintenance information and precautionsHow to prevent moisture condensation Moisture condensation Built-in light Maintenance information and precautionsVideo head cleaning Precautions Camcorder operation Camcorder care AC power adaptorIf battery leakage occurred On handling tapes Power sources Using your camcorder abroadDifference in color systems Trouble check SymptomCamcorder Trouble check Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions Picture Viewfinder Self-diagnosis displayFive-digit display Cause and/or Corrective Actions Video camera recorder Specifications Mass Approx Specifications Video control buttons p p Stop stop Lens cover Power switch pLithium battery compertment p Identifying the parts @¤ Control dial p Identifying the parts @ #ª $¤ VIDEO/AUDIO jacks p # Eject switch p #¥ Lanc l control jack To prepare the Remote Commander Remote CommanderTransmitter Attaching the shoulder strap To avoid damage from possible battery leakageTo enter demo mode To exit demo mode 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

Sony CCD-TR57 Installing and charging the battery pack, Installing the battery pack, Batt Release

Models: CCD-TR57 CCD-TR940

Installing and charging the battery pack

Installing the battery pack

BATT RELEASE