Sony Table of contents, Editing, Getting started, Quick Reference, Quick Start Guide, Playback – Basics, Recording – Basics, Additional Information

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Table of contents

Checking supplied accessories .............................	5
Quick Start Guide ...................................	6
Getting started
Using this manual .........................................	10
Step 1 Preparing the power supply ...........	13
Installing the battery pack .....................	13
Charging the battery pack .....................	14
Connecting to the mains ........................	19
Step 2 Inserting a cassette ............................	21
Recording – Basics

Advanced Playback Operations

Playing back a tape with digital effects
(CCD-TRV87E only) ...............................	67
Editing
Dubbing a tape ...............................................	68
Customizing Your Camcorder
Changing the menu settings ........................	70
Resetting the date and time ..........................	82

Recording a picture .......................................	22
Shooting backlit subjects
(BACK LIGHT) ................................	28
Shooting in the dark
(NightShot) .......................................	29
Superimposing the date and time
on pictures ........................................	31
Checking the recording
– END SEARCH / EDITSEARCH /
Rec Review ..............................................	32
Playback – Basics
Playing back a tape ........................................	34
Viewing the recording on TV ......................	38

Advanced Recording Operations

Recording a still image on a tape
– Tape Photo recording
(CCD-TRV87E only) ...............................	41
Using the wide mode ....................................	44
Using the fader function ...............................	46
Using special effects
– Picture effect .........................................	49
Using special effects
– Digital effect (CCD-TRV87E only) ....	51
Using the PROGRAM AE function .............	54
Adjusting the exposure manually ...............	57
Focusing manually ........................................	58
Superimposing a title ....................................	60
Making your own titles ................................	62
Using the built-in light (CCD-TRV57E/
TRV67E/TRV87E only) .........................	64

Additional Information
Usable cassettes and playback modes	........ 84
Changing the lithium battery in your
camcorder ................................................	87
Troubleshooting .............................................	89
Self-diagnosis display ...................................	92
Warning indicators and messages ..............	93
Using your camcorder abroad .....................	99
Maintenance information and
precautions ............................................	100
Specifications ................................................	105
Quick Reference
Identifying the parts and controls .............	109
Quick Function Guide ................................	119
Index ..............................................................	121

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