Charging time, Battery life, CCD-TR57/TR67, CCD-TR87/TR97 | Sony

Installing and charging the battery pack

Charging time

Battery	NP-F330	NP-F530	NP-F730	NP-F930
pack	(supplied)	NP-F550	NP-F730H/F750	NP-F950

Charging	150	210	300	390
time* (min.)	(90)	(150)	(240)	(330)

The time required for a normal charge is indicated in parentheses.

*Approximate minutes to charge an empty battery pack using the supplied AC power adaptor. (Lower temperatures require a longer charging time.)

Battery life

CCD-TR57/TR67

Battery	NP-F330NP-F530 NP-F550	NP-F730	NP-F730H	NP-F930 NP-F950
pack	(supplied)		/F750

Continuous

recording 135 (120) 235 (210) 270 (240) 475 (425) 550 (500) 745 (670) 850 (760) time*

Typical

recording 70 (60) 120 (110) 140 (125) 250 (225) 290 (265) 390 (355) 450 (400) time**

CCD-TR87/TR97

Battery	NP-F330NP-F530 NP-F550	NP-F730	NP-F730H	NP-F930 NP-F950
pack	(supplied)		/F750

Continuous

recording 130 (115) 225 (200) 260 (230) 450 (405) 530 (480) 710 (640) 815 (730) time*

Typical

recording 65 (60) 115 (105) 135 (120) 235 (210) 280 (250) 375 (335) 430 (385) time**

CCD-TR917/TR940

Battery	NP-F330NP-F530 NP-F550	NP-F730	NP-F730H	NP-F930 NP-F950
pack	(supplied)		/F750

Continuous

recording 125 (110) 215 (190) 250 (220) 430 (385) 510 (460) 680 (610) 780 (700) time*

Typical

recording 65 (55) 110 (100) 130 (115) 225 (200) 270 (240) 360 (320) 410 (370) time**

Numbers in parentheses indicate the time when you use a normally charged battery. Battery life will be shorter if you use the camcorder in a cold environment.

*Approximate continuous recording time at 77°F (25°C).

**Approximate minutes when recording while you repeat recording start/stop, zooming and turning the power on/off. The actual battery life may be shorter.

Getting started

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Sony CCD-TR940 operating instructions Charging time, Battery life, CCD-TR57/TR67, CCD-TR87/TR97, CCD-TR917/TR940

Contents

CCD-TR940/TR917 Video Camera Recorder Welcome Disposal of Lithium ION Battery Dispose of ProperlyFor the customers in the U.S.A For the customers in Canada Table of contents Types of differences Using this manual Precaution on copyright Using this manualPrecautions on camcorder care Operational for effective use Checking supplied accessories Wireless Remote Commander Size AA R6 battery for RemoteAC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power adaptor V connecting cable 1 p Installing and charging the battery pack Installing the battery packBatt Release Charging the battery pack Installing and charging the battery pack Charging time Battery lifeCCD-TR57/TR67 CCD-TR87/TR97 To remove the battery pack Inserting a cassette To eject the cassetteTo prevent accidental erasure Camera recording To stop recording momentarily a Camera recordingTo finish recording b To focus the viewfinder lens Camera recording Using the zoom feature When you shoot a subject using a telephoto zoomZooming 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 Checking the recorded picture To stop playbackTo begin re-recording CCD-TR57/TR67/TR87/TR97 Connections for playbackCCD-TR917/TR940 Not supplied To cancel the Laser Link function Connections for playbackTo play back on a TV To display the viewfinder screen indicators on the TV Using the remote commanderPlaying back a tape CCD-TR67/TR87/TR97/TR917/TR940 only Playing back a tape Using headphones CCD-TR917/TR940 onlyTo locate a scene picture search To view the picture at 1/5 speed slow playback Using alternative power sources Using the house currentPrecaution Using alkaline batteries Using alternative power sources To remove the car battery charger Using a car battery Player Changing the mode settings Changing the mode settings REC MODE* SP/LPBEEP* ON/OFF Items for Camera mode only World Time Items for VTR/PLAYER mode onlyREC LAMP* ON/OFF Edit ON/OFF Shooting with backlighting To make a fine adjustmentAfter shooting CCD-TR97/TR917/TR940 only CCD-TR97/TR917/TR940 only Selecting the fader function Using the Fader functionFader Monotone Using the fader function When fading in a Using the Fader functionWhen fading out b When you use the bounce function Using the NightShot light To cancel the NightShot functionShooting in the dark NightShot CCD-TR97/TR917/TR940 only Using the wide mode function Selecting the desired modeFull Using the wide mode function Using the wide mode functionTo cancel wide mode To watch the tape recorded in 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 Focusing manually Focusing manuallyTo return to autofocus mode To record a very distant subject Enjoying picture effect Selecting picture effectSepia Using picture effect function Enjoying picture effectTo turn off picture effect CCD-TR97/TR917/TR940 only When to adjust the exposure Adjusting the exposureAdjusting the exposure To return to automatic exposure mode When you adjust the exposure manually Adjusting the exposureShooting with the sun behind you Shooting in the dark Superimposing titles Superimposing a title Superimposing a title To select the language of preset titleTo superimpose the title from beginning To superimpose the title while you are recording Making your own titles Making your own titles Recording with the date/timeTo edit a title you have stored To delete a title Each time you insert the cassette Optimizing the recording condition To stop using the built-in light Using the built-in lightCCD-TR67/TR87/TR97/TR917/TR940 only To turn on the built-in light automatically Replacing the bulb Using the built-in light To activate the Steady Shot function again Releasing the Steady Shot function Editing onto another tape CCD-TR917/TR940 only Recording from a VCR or TVTo check the picture from a VCR or TV before recording To stop 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 When you play back What is Video 8 /Video Hi8 ?Usable cassettes and playback modes Selecting cassette types Battery life is shorter in a cold environment Tips for using the battery packTo save battery power When to replace the battery pack Battery pack heats up Tips for using the battery packLife of the battery pack Charging temperature What is InfoLITHIUM How the battery consumption is displayedTo obtain more accurate remaining battery indication How to prevent moisture condensation Maintenance information and precautionsMoisture condensation Inside the camcorder Video head cleaning Maintenance information and precautionsPrecautions Camcorder operation Built-in light If battery leakage occurred AC power adaptorOn handling tapes Camcorder care Using your camcorder abroad Power sourcesDifference in color systems Symptom Trouble checkCamcorder Trouble check Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions Picture Self-diagnosis display ViewfinderFive-digit display Cause and/or Corrective Actions Video camera recorder Specifications Mass Approx Specifications Lithium battery compertment p Lens cover Power switch pIdentifying the parts Video control buttons p p Stop stop @¤ Control dial p Identifying the parts @ #ª $¤ VIDEO/AUDIO jacks p # Eject switch p #¥ Lanc l control jack Remote Commander To prepare the Remote CommanderTransmitter To enter demo mode To avoid damage from possible battery leakageTo exit demo mode Attaching the shoulder strap Operation indicators Viewfinder Display window Steady Shot off indicator CCD-TR87/TR97/TR917/TR940 only p@Á Full charge indicator p Battery is weak or dead Tape is near the endTape has run out Index