Sony CCD-TRV45E Table of contents

English

Before you begin
Using this manual ...................................................	5
Checking supplied accessories .............................	7
Getting started
Installing and charging the battery pack ............	8
Inserting a cassette ...............................................	13
Basic operations
Camera recording .................................................	14
Using the zoom feature .....................................	17
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 .................................................	30
Changing the mode settings ...............................	32
– for camera recording –
Shooting with backlighting .................................	38
Using the FADER function ..................................	39
Shooting in the dark (NightShot) .......................	42
Photo recording (CCD-TRV55E only) ...............	43
Using the wide mode function ...........................	45
Using the PROGRAM AE function ....................	47
Superimposing a still picture on a moving
picture (CCD-TRV55E only) ............................	49
Recording still pictures successively
(CCD-TRV55E only) ..........................................	50
Replacing a brighter portion of a still picture
with a moving picture (CCD-TRV55E only) ..	51
Adding an incidental image to pictures
(CCD-TRV55E only) ..........................................	53
Using slow shutter (CCD-TRV55E only) ..........	54
Adding an old movie type atmosphere to
pictures (CCD-TRV55E only) ...........................	55
Focusing manually ...............................................	56
Enjoying picture effect .........................................	58
Adjusting the exposure ........................................	60
Superimposing a title ...........................................	62
Making your own titles .......................................	64
Recording with the date/time ............................	66
Optimizing the recording condition ..................	67
Releasing the STEADY SHOT function .............	68

– for playback/editing –
Watching on a TV screen .....................................		68
Enjoying digital effect during playback
(CCD-TRV55E only) ..........................................		70
Editing onto another tape ....................................		71
Recording from a VCR or TV ..............................		72
Additional information
Changing the lithium battery in the
camcorder ...........................................................		73
Resetting the date and time .................................		75
Simple setting of clock by time difference ........		76
Playback modes ....................................................		77
Tips for using the battery pack ...........................		79
Maintenance information and precautions .......		83
Using your camcorder abroad ............................		89
Trouble check ........................................................		90
Self-diagnosis display ..........................................		96
Specifications .........................................................		98
Identifying the parts ...........................................		100
Warning indicators .............................................		110
Index ........................................................	Back cover