Sony CCD-TRV36E Table of contents

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Table of contents

Before you begin
Using this manual ...................................................	5
Checking supplied accessories .............................	7
Getting started
Installing and charging the battery pack ............	8
Inserting a cassette ................................................	14
Basic operations
Camera recording .................................................	15
Using the zoom feature .....................................	18
Selecting the START/STOP mode ..................	19
Shooting with the LCD screen .........................	20
Letting the subject monitor the shot (Mirror
mode) ................................................................	21
Hints for better shooting .....................................	22
Checking the recorded picture ...........................	24
Playing back a tape ...............................................	26
Searching for the end of the picture ...................	29
Advanced operations
Using alternative power sources ........................	30
Using the mains .................................................	31
Changing the mode settings ...............................	32
– for camera recording –
Shooting with backlighting .................................	37
Using the FADER function ..................................	38
Shooting in the dark (NightShot) .......................	41
Using the wide mode function ...........................	43
Using the PROGRAM AE function ....................	45
Focusing manually ...............................................	47
Enjoying picture effect .........................................	49
Adjusting the exposure ........................................	51
Superimposing a title ...........................................	53
Making your own titles ........................................	55
Recording with the date/time ............................	57
Optimizing the recording condition ..................	58
Using the built-in light (CCD-TRV36E/
TRV46E only) ......................................................	59
Releasing the STEADYSHOT function
(CCD-TRV46E only) ..........................................	62

– for playback/editing –
Watching on a TV screen .....................................		63
Editing onto another tape ....................................		65
Additional information
Changing the lithium battery in the
camcorder ...........................................................		66
Resetting the date and time .................................		68
Simple setting of clock by time difference ........		69
Usable cassettes and playback modes ...............		70
Tips for using the battery pack ...........................		72
Maintenance information and precautions .......		76
Using your camcorder abroad ............................		82
Trouble check ........................................................		83
Self-diagnosis display ..........................................		89
Specifications .........................................................		91
Identifying the parts .............................................		93
Warning indicators .............................................		103
Index ........................................................	Back cover

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