Sony Table of contents

Table of contents

Quick Start Guide .............................	4
Getting started
Using this manual ...................................	6
Checking supplied accessories ..............	8
Step 1 Preparing the power supply .....	9
Installing the battery pack ..............	9
Charging the battery pack .............	10
Connecting to a wall outlet ...........	14
Step 2 Inserting a cassette ...................	15
Recording – Basics
Recording a picture...............................	16
Shooting backlit subjects
(BACK LIGHT) ........................	20
Shooting in the dark
(NightShot) ...............................	21
Superimposing the date and time
on pictures ................................	22
Checking the recording
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Rec Review ......................................	23
Playback – Basics
Playing back a tape ...............................	24
Viewing the recording on TV ..............	27
Advanced Recording
Operations
Recording a still image on a tape
– Tape Photo recording
(CCD-TRV87 only) .........................	30
Using the wide mode ...........................	32
Using the fader function ......................	34
Using special effects
– Picture effect .................................	37
Using special effects
– Digital effect (CCD-TRV87 only)
...........................................................	38
Using the PROGRAM AE function ....	41
Adjusting the exposure manually ......	43
Focusing manually................................	44
Superimposing a title ...........................	45
Making your own titles ........................	47
Using the built-in light .........................	49

Advanced Playback
Operations
Playing back a tape with digital effects
(CCD-TRV87 only) .........................	51
Editing
Dubbing a tape ......................................	52
Recording video or TV programs
(CCD-TRV87 only) .........................	54
Customizing Your Camcorder
Changing the menu settings ................	55
Resetting the date and time .................	61
Additional Information
Usable cassettes and playback modes
...........................................................	63
Changing the lithium battery in your
camcorder ........................................	65
Troubleshooting ....................................	67
Self-diagnosis display...........................	70
Warning indicators and messages ......	71
Using your camcorder abroad ............	72
Maintenance information and
precautions ......................................	73
Specifications .........................................	77
Quick Reference
Identifying the parts and controls ......	79
Quick Function Guide ..........................	86
Index .......................................................	87

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