Sony Handycam CCD-TR930 Page 24 Operating Instructions Manual Download

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Changing the mode settings

You can change the mode settings in the menu system to further enjoy the features and
functions of the camcorder.

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Press MENU to display the menu.

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Turn the control dial to select the desired item, then press the dial.

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Turn the control dial to select the desired mode, then press the dial. If you
want to change the other modes, repeat steps 2 and 3.

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Press MENU to erase the menu display.

COMMANDER
ORC TO SET
REC MODE

WIND

OFF

TITLE COL
TITLE POS
TITLE LANG

[MENU] : END

CAMERA

VTR

OFF

COMMANDER
ORC TO SET
REC MODE

WIND

OFF

TITLE COL
TITLE POS
TITLE LANG

[MENU] : END

BEEP

[MENU] : END

BEEP

COMMANDER
ORC TO SET
REC MODE

WIND

TITLE COL
TITLE POS
TITLE LANG

[MENU] : END

EDIT
HiFi SOUND
REC MODE

COMMANDER

TBC
DNR

TITLE LANG
TITLE1 SET
TITLE2 SET

TITLE POS

D ZOOM
BEEP
VF PW SAVE

[MENU] : END

OFF

BEEP

[MENU] : END

SEL/PUSH EXEC

TITLE LANG
TITLE1 SET
TITLE2 SET

TITLE POS

OFF

D ZOOM
BEEP
VF PW SAVE

[MENU] : END

Summary of Contents for Handycam CCD-TR930

Page 1: ...ghly and retain it for future reference Owner s record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom Record the serial number in the space provided below Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product Model No CCD Model No AC Serial No ___________________ Serial No __________________ CCD TR930 ...

Page 2: ...leaking lithium ion battery For the Customers in the U S A CAUTION You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable prote...

Page 3: ...nd fade out 27 Using the wide mode function 28 Enjoying picture effect 29 Focusing manually 31 Using the PROGRAM AE function 33 Shooting with backlighting 35 Adjusting the exposure 36 Superimposing a title 37 Making your own titles 40 Recording with the date time 41 Optimizing the recording condition 42 Editing onto another tape 43 Recording from a VCR or TV 44 Releasing the STEADY SHOT function 4...

Page 4: ...een and or the color viewfinder are manufactured using high precision technology However there may be some tiny black points and or bright points red blue or green in color that constantly appear on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder These points are normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the recorded picture in any way Over 99 99 are operational for effective use Do not let the ca...

Page 5: ...2025 Lithium Battery 1 p 46 The lithium battery is already installed in your camcorder Checking supplied accessories 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 5 Size AA R6 battery for Remote Commander 2 p 67 6 A V connecting cable 1 p 18 44 7 Shoulder strap 1 p 68 8 Battery case 1 p 23 Check that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder 2 ...

Page 6: ... terminal shutter of the AC power adaptor Then fit and slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow The CHARGE lamp orange lights up Charging begins When the CHARGE lamp goes out normal charge is completed For full charge which allows you to use the battery longer than usual leave the battery pack in place for approximately one hour Unplug the unit from the wall outlet then remove the batt...

Page 7: ...dication during recording Remaining battery time is displayed in the viewfinder It may not be displayed properly however depending on the conditions and circumstances of use To remove the battery pack Slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow Getting started Charging and installing the battery pack Notes on charging the battery pack The CHARGE lamp will remain lit for a while even if th...

Page 8: ...l it catches on the battery release lever and clicks Attach the battery pack to the camcorder securely Charging and installing the battery pack You can look at the demonstration of the functions available with this camcorder p 26 To remove the battery pack While pressing the BATT battery RELEASE PUSH button slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow ...

Page 9: ...NP F930 slide out the viewfinder for more comfortable camera recording Charging and installing the battery pack Note on the battery pack Do not carry the camcorder by grasping the battery pack When you record in a low angle Lift up the viewfinder To restore the viewfinder Push the viewfinder down or slide it into the camcorder Getting started ...

Page 10: ...H mark on the cassette compartment The cassette compartment automatically goes down To eject the cassette While pressing the small blue button on the EJECT switch slide it in the direction of the arrow To prevent accidental erasure Slide the tab on the cassette to expose the red mark If you insert the cassette with the red mark exposed and close the cassette compartment the beeps sound for a while...

Page 11: ...nly once a day To save battery power the picture in the viewfinder appears only when you bring your face close to the viewfinder with STANDBY up Finder power save 1 While pressing the small green button on the POWER switch set it to CAMERA 2 Turn STANDBY up 3 Press START STOP The camcorder starts recording The REC indicator appears The camera recording battery lamps located on the front light up T...

Page 12: ...hange Note on Standby mode If you leave the camcorder in Standby mode for 5 minutes while the cassette is inserted the camcorder turns off automatically This prevents wearing down the battery and wearing out the tape To resume Standby mode turn STANDBY down and up again To start recording press START STOP Notes on recording mode This camcorder records and plays back in SP standard play mode and in...

Page 13: ...he beep sound select OFF in the menu system Note on the AUTO DATE feature The clock is set to East Coast Standard Time at the factory You can reset the clock in the menu system You can change the AUTO DATE settings by selecting ON or OFF in the menu system The AUTO DATE feature shows the date automatically once a day However the date may automatically appear more than once a day when you reset the...

Page 14: ...p focus while in extreme telephoto zoom move the power zoom lever to the W side until the focus is sharp You can shoot a subject that is at least about 2 5 8 feet about 80cm away from the lens surface in the telephoto position or about 1 2 inch about 1cm away in the wide angle position Notes on digital zoom More than 15x zoom is performed digitally x30 and the picture quality deteriorates as you g...

Page 15: ... mode Your camcorder has two modes besides normal start stop mode These modes enable you to take a series of quick shots resulting in a lively video 1 Set the START STOP MODE switch to the desired mode Recording starts when you press START STOP and stops when you press it again normal mode ANTI GROUND SHOOTING The camcorder records only while you press down START STOP so that you can avoid recordi...

Page 16: ...ition to get an interesting recording angle Lift the viewfinder up to record from a low position b Place the camcorder on a flat surface or use a tripod Try placing the camcorder on a table top or any other flat surface of suitable height If you have a tripod for a still camera you can also use it with the camcorder When attaching a non Sony tripod make sure that the length of the tripod screw is ...

Page 17: ...an monitor the sound from the headphones Hold down the side of EDITSEARCH until the camcorder goes back to the scene you want The last recorded portion is played back To go forward hold down the side Edit Search To stop playback Release EDITSEARCH To begin re recording Press START STOP Re recording begins from the point you released EDITSEARCH Provided you do not eject the cassette the transition ...

Page 18: ...NE IN inputs on the VCR by using the supplied A V connecting cable Set the input selector on the VCR to LINE Set the TV VCR selector on the TV to VCR If your VCR or TV has an S video jack connect using the S video cable not supplied a to obtain a high quality picture If you are going to connect the camcorder using the S video cable not supplied a you do not need to connect the yellow video plug of...

Page 19: ...nd between video equipment having the mark by using infrared rays LASER LINK is a trademark of Sony Corporation 1 Connect the receiver to the TV and turn on the IR receiver power 2 Turn on the TV power and set the TV VCR selector on the TV to VCR 3 Set the POWER switch to VTR and press LASER LINK on the camcorder The LASER LINK button indicator lights up 4 Press on the camcorder The picture appear...

Page 20: ... the tape rapidly press Using the remote commander You can control playback using the supplied Remote Commander Before using the Remote Commander insert the size AA R6 batteries To display the viewfinder screen indicators on the TV Press DISPLAY on the Remote Commander To erase the indicators press DISPLAY again To monitor the sound while viewing the playback picture in the viewfinder Connect head...

Page 21: ...ep pressing 0 while rewinding or while advancing the tape To resume normal playback press To view the picture at 1 5 speed slow playback Press on the Remote Commander during playback To resume normal playback press If slow playback lasts for about 1 minute it shifts to normal speed automatically To select the playback sound Change the HiFi SOUND mode setting in the menu system Notes on playback St...

Page 22: ...ing or playback may damage the inserted tape If this happens restore the power supply again immediately Using the house current To use the supplied AC power adaptor 1 Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet 2 Slide the connecting plate down into the guides at the rear of the camcorder until it clicks To remove the connecting plate The connecting plate is removed in the same way as battery pack ...

Page 23: ...e above battery lives are estimates The battery life may be shorter depending on the storage condition of the battery before being purchased and temperature When the battery case is installed Slightly raise the viewfinder when you use the camcorder To remove the battery case The battery case is removed in the same way as the battery pack When you replace the batteries be sure to remove the battery...

Page 24: ...COMMANDER ORC TO SET REC MODE WIND OFF TITLE COL TITLE POS TITLE LANG MENU END 1 1 2 1 2 5 CAMERA VTR OFF 2 3 MENU COMMANDER ORC TO SET REC MODE WIND OFF TITLE COL TITLE POS TITLE LANG MENU END MENU BEEP MENU END MENU BEEP ON MENU COMMANDER ORC TO SET REC MODE WIND ON TITLE COL TITLE POS TITLE LANG MENU END EDIT HiFi SOUND REC MODE COMMANDER ON TBC DNR MENU TITLE LANG TITLE1 SET TITLE2 SET TITLE P...

Page 25: ...duce wind noise when recording in strong wind Normally select OFF ORC TO SET ORC ON Select this item and press the START STOP button to automatically adjust the recording condition to get the best possible recording If you have already perform this function ORC ON is displayed TITLE COL WHITE YELLOW VIOLET RED CYAN GREEN BLUE Select the color of the title TITLE POS CENTER BOTTOM Select CENTER to c...

Page 26: ...stration at once Eject the cassette if inserted Select ON of DEMO MODE and erase the menu display The demonstration will begin When you turn off the camcorder once DEMO MODE automatically returns to STBY Items for VTR mode only EDIT ON OFF Select ON to minimize picture deterioration when editing Normally select OFF HiFi SOUND STEREO 1 2 Normally select STEREO Select 1 or 2 to play back a dual soun...

Page 27: ...During recording press FADER The fade indicator starts flashing 2 Press START STOP to stop recording The fade indicator stops flashing and then recording stops To cancel the fade in fade out function Before pressing START STOP press FADER until the fade indicator disappears When the date or time indicator is displayed The date or time indicator does not fade in or fade out Notes on titles While fa...

Page 28: ... bands on a wide screen TV c When you select the CINEMA mode DATE TIME and the battery indicators are displayed above 16 9 FULL The picture in the viewfinder d or on a normal TV e is horizontally compressed You can watch the picture of normal images on a wide screen TV f Using the wide mode function While the camcorder is in Standby mode press 16 9 WIDE repeatedly so that the desired mode indicato...

Page 29: ...en you record in 16 9 FULL mode the date or time indicator will be widened on the wide screen TV If you dub a tape the tape is copied in the same mode as the original recording The wide mode is canceled automatically 5 minutes after you remove the power source When recording you cannot change the mode PASTEL a Emphasize contrast and gives picture animation like colors NEG ART b The color and brigh...

Page 30: ... the desired picture effect mode To turn off picture effect Press PICTURE EFFECT The indicator in the viewfinder goes out Note on the picture effect When you turn the power off the camcorder returns automatically to normal mode 1 2 PASTEL NEG ART SEPIA B W SOLARIZE MOSAIC SLIM STRETCH PICTURE EFFECT SEL PUSH EXEC ...

Page 31: ...ightness behind the subject c Horizontal stripes d Subjects through frosted glass Subjects beyond nets etc Bright subject or subject reflecting light Shooting a stationary subject when using a tripod When to use manual focus In the following cases you should obtain better results by adjusting the focus manually a b c d ...

Page 32: ...on a most distant subject Note on manual focusing The following indicators may appear when recording a very distant subject when the subject is too close to focus on Focusing manually When focusing manually first focus in telephoto before recording and then reset the shot length 1 Set FOCUS to MANUAL The f indicator appears in the viewfinder 2 Move the power zoom lever to the T side until the leve...

Page 33: ... recording fast moving subjects such as in tennis or golf games Beach ski mode For people or faces in strong light or reflected light such as at a beach in midsummer or on a snowy winter mountain Sunset moon mode For recording subjects in dark environnments such as sunsets fireworks neon signs or general night views Landscape mode For distant subjects such as mountains or when recording a subject ...

Page 34: ...tes on focus setting In the Spotlight Sports lesson and Beach Ski modes you cannot take close ups because the camcorder is set to focus only on subjects in the middle to far distance In the Sunset Moon and Landscape modes the camcorder is set to focus only on distant subjects Note on PROGRAM AE You can adjust the exposure while recording using PROGRAM AE mode 1 2 SEL PUSH EXEC PROGRAM ...

Page 35: ...ach under strong sunshine A subject with a light source nearby or a mirror reflecting light A white subject against a white background Especially when you shoot a person wearing shiny clothes made of silk or synthetic fiber his or her face tends to become dark if you do not use this function To make a fine adjustment You can adjust the exposure manually However when you adjust the exposure manuall...

Page 36: ... the exposure manually under the following cases To return to automatic exposure mode Press EXPOSURE again Shooting with the sun behind you If the light source is behind your subject or in the following situations the subject will be recorded too dark The subject is indoors and there is a window behind the subject Bright light sources are included in the scene When shooting a person wearing white ...

Page 37: ... the menu system Selecting the language 1 While the camcorder is in Standby mode press MENU to display the menu 2 Turn the control dial to select TITLE LANG then press the dial 3 Turn the control dial to select the desired language then press the dial 4 Press MENU to erase the menu display SEL PUSH EXEC SEL PUSH EXEC SEL PUSH EXEC SEL PUSH EXEC 2 3 MENU COMMANDER ORC TO SET REC MODE ENGLISH TITLE ...

Page 38: ...reach the point where you want to add the title press TITLE 5 When you want to stop recording the title press TITLE again Superimposing a title Titles cycle as follows Original title 1 n Original title 2 n HELLO n HAPPY BIRTHDAY n HAPPY HOLIDAYS n CONGRATULATIONS n OUR SWEET BABY n WEDDING n VACATION n THE END After THE END the title indicator goes off once and returns to Original title 1 again Th...

Page 39: ...Turn the control dial to select the desired position CENTER or BOTTOM then press the dial 4 Press MENU to erase the menu display SEL PUSH EXEC SEL PUSH EXEC SEL PUSH EXEC SEL PUSH EXEC MENU 1 2 3 WHITE YELLOW VIOLET RED CYAN GREEN BLUE 1 2 1 2 CENTER BOTTOM MENU TITLE POS MENU END CENTER BOTTOM MENU TITLE POS MENU END MENU TITLE COL MENU END GREEN MENU WIND COMMANDER ORC TO SET REC MODE TITLE COL ...

Page 40: ...ave stored In step 2 select TITLE 1 SET or TITLE 2 SET whichever title you want to edit is stored in Then change the title If you do nothing more than 5 minutes while a cassette is in the camcorder The power goes off automatically Turn STANDBY down once turn it again up and proceed from step 1 When you enter 22 letters in step 4 The title is stored automatically You do not need to got to step 5 To...

Page 41: ...gether The clock is already set to East Coast Standard Time at the factory You can reset the clock in the menu system To stop recording with the date and or time Press DATE and or TIME again The date and or time indicator disappears The recording continues Note on the date or time indicator If you press DATE or TIME while you are recording in CINEMA mode the indicators in the viewfinder move upwar...

Page 42: ... performed ORC If the ORC indicator lights up in the display window the tape condition has been checked Notes on the ORC function When you set ORC TO SET the recording on the tape is erased for about 0 1 second so that the camcorder can check the tape condition Be careful when you use a recorded tape The 0 1 second blank is erased if you record from the point where you set ORC TO SET for more than...

Page 43: ...locate the point where you want to start editing then press P to set the camcorder in playback pause mode 3 On the VCR locate the recording start point and set the VCR in recording pause mode 4 Press P on the camcorder and VCR simultaneously to start editing To edit more scenes Repeat steps 2 to 4 To stop editing Press π on both the camcorder and the VCR Note on the DISPLAY function If you have di...

Page 44: ...CR or TV has an S video jack connect using the S video cable not supplied a to obtain a high quality picture Signal flow If your VCR or TV is a monaural type connect only the white plug for audio on both the camcorder and the VCR or TV If you are going to connect the camcorder using the S video cable not supplied a you do not need to connect the yellow video plug of the A V connecting cable b To c...

Page 45: ...eady Shot function when shooting a stationary object with a tripod Set STEADY SHOT to OFF The indicator goes off To activate the Steady Shot function again Set STEADY SHOT to ON The indicator appears in the viewfinder Notes on the Steady Shot function The Steady Shot function will not correct excessive camera shake When you switch the Steady Shot function on or off the exposure may fluctuate Stead...

Page 46: ...ble or dispose of in fire Changing the lithium battery When replacing the lithium battery keep the battery pack or other power source attached Otherwise you will need to reset the date time and other items in the menu system retained by the lithium battery 1 Open the lid of the lithium battery compartment 2 Push the lithium battery down once and pull it out from the holder 3 Install the lithium ba...

Page 47: ...he above procedure MENU COMMANDER ORC TO SET REC MODE WIND OFF TITLE COL TITLE POS TITLE LANG MENU END 1 3 4 2 1 2 3 4 1 2 1 2 MENU MENU END MENU END MENU END MENU END MENU END 1997 JAN 1 12 00 AM CLOCK SET MENU 1997 JAN 1 MENU 1998 JAN 1 MENU 1997 JAN 1 12 00 AM CLOCK SET 1997 JUL 1 12 00 AM CLOCK SET 1997 JUL 4 12 00 AM CLOCK SET 1997 JUL 4 5 00 PM CLOCK SET 1997 JUL 4 5 30 PM CLOCK SET MENU D Z...

Page 48: ...e however will not be as good as that in SP mode Note on AFM HiFi stereo When you play back a tape the sound will be in monaural if You record the tape using this camcorder then play it back on an AFM HiFi monaural video recorder player You record the tape on an AFM HiFi monaural video recorder then play it back on this camcorder Foreign 8 mm video Because the TV color systems differ from country ...

Page 49: ...n to replace the battery pack While you are using your camcorder the remaining battery indicator in the viewfinder decreases gradually as battery power is used up The remaining time in minutes also appears When the remaining battery indicator reaches the lowest point the i indicator appears and starts flashing in the viewfinder When the i indicator in the viewfinder changes from slow flashing to r...

Page 50: ...aptor the switch exposes the green mark When removed from your camcorder no mark is indicated The life of the battery pack If the battery indicator flashes rapidly just after turning on the camcorder with a fully charged battery pack the battery pack should be replaced with a new fully charged one Charging temperature You should charge batteries at temperatures from 50 F to 86 F from 10 C to 30 C ...

Page 51: ...y the remaining battery indication does not match the continuous recording time in the operation manual The recording time is affected by the environmental temperature and conditions The recording time becomes very short in a cold environment The continuous recording time in the operation manual is measured under the condition of using a fully charged or normal charged2 battery pack in 77 F 25 C A...

Page 52: ...e may condense inside the camcorder on the surface of the tape or on the lens In this condition the tape may stick to the head drum and be damaged or the unit may not operate correctly To prevent possible damage under these circumstances the camcorder is furnished with moisture sensors Please take the following precautions Inside the camcorder If there is moisture inside the camcorder the beep sou...

Page 53: ... 25CLH cleaning cassette is not available in your area consult your nearest Sony dealer Precautions Camcorder operation Operate the camcorder on 7 2 V battery pack or 8 4 V AC power adaptor For DC or AC operation use the accessories recommended in this manual Should any solid object or liquid get inside the casing unplug the camcorder and have it checked by a Sony dealer before operating it any fu...

Page 54: ... out by the plug Never pull the cord itself Do not operate the unit with a damaged cord or if the unit has been dropped or damaged Do not bend the AC power cord forcibly or put a heavy object on it This will damage the cord and may cause a fire or electrical shock Be sure that nothing metallic comes into contact with the metal parts of the connecting plate If this happens a short may occur and the...

Page 55: ...TSC system based camcorder If you want to view the playback picture on a TV it must be an NTSC system based TV Check the following list NTSC system Bahama Islands Bolivia Canada Central America Chile Colombia Ecuador Jamaica Japan Korea Mexico Peru Surinam Taiwan the Philippines the U S A Venezuela etc PAL system Australia Austria Belgium China Denmark Finland Germany Great Britain Holland Hong Ko...

Page 56: ...e camcorder has been in Standby mode for more than 5 minutes m Turn STANDBY down once and then up again p 12 The battery is dead m Use a charged battery pack p 6 If VF PW SAVE is set to ON the picture disappears automatically when you turn your face away from the viewfinder m Bring your face close to the viewfinder within 1 2 inch 1 cm Or set VF PW SAVE to OFF p 25 The ambient temperature is too l...

Page 57: ...or at least 1 hour p 52 You pressed DATE and TIME together for more than 2 seconds m The camcorder is not malfunctioning You may start recording Flashing will stop soon The lithium battery is weak or dead m Replace the lithium battery with a new one p 46 The POWER switch is set to CAMERA or OFF m Set it to VTR The tape has run out m Rewind the tape or use a new one p 20 STEADY SHOT is set to OFF m...

Page 58: ... Corrective Action The viewfinder lens is not adjusted m Adjust the viewfinder lens p 12 The contrast between the subject and background is too high The camcorder is not malfunctioning m Change locations The camcorder is not malfunctioning EDIT is set to ON in the menu system m Set it to OFF p 26 The video heads may be dirty m Clean the heads using the Sony V8 25CLH cleaning cassette not supplied ...

Page 59: ...or Then install the same battery pack again When the CHARGE lamp does not flash again If the CHARGE lamp lights up and goes out after a while there is no problem When the CHARGE lamp does not flash again If the CHARGE lamp lights up and goes out after a while the problem is with the battery pack installed first If you use a battery pack which you have just bought or which has been left unused for ...

Page 60: ...rating abnormally the self diagnosis function has come on m Disconnect the power cord of the AC power adaptor or remove the battery pack After reconnecting or reattaching the power source operate the camcorder To prevent the camcorder from operating abnormally the self diagnosis function has come on m When you contact your local authorized Sony service facility inform the service number with five ...

Page 61: ...jack LANC control jack Stereo mini minijack ø 2 5 mm MIC jack Minijack 0 388 mV low impedance with 2 5 to 3 0 V DC output impedance 6 8 kilohm ø 3 5 mm Stereo type Intelligent accessory shoe 8 pin connector LASER LINK Video audio IR space transmission system according to EIAJ Electric Industries Association of Japan standards Audio carrier wave L ch 4 3 MHz R ch 4 8 MHz General Power requirements ...

Page 62: ...AR FAR dial p 32 5 FOCUS switch p 32 6 STEADY SHOT switch p 45 7 PICTURE EFFECT button p 29 8 EXPOSURE button p 35 9 DATE button p 41 º TIME button p 41 COUNTER RESET button p 13 Display window p 69 TITLE button p 38 MENU button p 24 CONTROL dial p 24 PROGRAM AE button p 33 5 1 2 7 3 4 9 º 8 6 ...

Page 63: ...ment and peripherals connected to it This jack has the same function as the jack indicated as CONTROL L or REMOTE º Cassette compartment p 10 RFU DC OUT RFU adaptor DC output jack p 18 Grip strap p 16 2 headphones jack p 20 EDITSEARCH button p 17 LASER LINK button p 19 S VIDEO jack p 18 44 MIC jack PLUG IN POWER Connect an external microphone not supplied This jack also accepts a plug in power mic...

Page 64: ...1 STANDBY switch p 11 ª Hooks for shoulder strap p 68 Note on the intelligent accessory shoe Supplies power to optional accessories such as a video light or microphone The intelligent accessory shoe is linked to the STANDBY switch allowing you to turn on and off the power supplied by the shoe Refer to the instruction manual of the accessory for further information To connect an accessory press dow...

Page 65: ...ing battery lamp p 11 IR transmitter p 19 Microphone Remote sensor p 68 Aim the Remote Commander here for remote control Lighting aperture p 12 Lens cover Lithium battery compartment p 46 Tripod receptacle p 16 Make sure that the length of the tripod screw is less than 9 32 inch 6 5 mm otherwise you cannot attach the tripod securely and the screw may damage the camcorder º ...

Page 66: ...n p 20 4 START STOP button p 11 5 Power zoom button p 14 To watch the demonstration You can start the demonstration by setting DEMO MODE in the menu system You can also start the demonstration by the following operation To enter demo mode 1 Eject the cassette and set the POWER switch to VTR 2 Turn STANDBY up 3 While holding down set the POWER switch to CAMERA To exit demo mode 1 Set the POWER swit...

Page 67: ... when you will not use the Remote Commander for a long time To use the Remote Commander Make sure that the COMMANDER is set to ON in the menu system on the camcorder To prepare the Remote Commander Insert two size AA R6 batteries by matching the and on the batteries to the diagram inside the battery compartment 1 2 3 ON MENU COMMANDER OFF MENU COMMANDER ORC TO SET REC MODE WIND ON TITLE COL TITLE ...

Page 68: ...not be effective Be sure that there is no obstacle between the remote sensor on the camcorder and the Remote Commander This camcorder works in commander mode VTR 2 The commander modes 1 2 and 3 are used to distinguish this camcorder from other Sony VCRs to avoid remote control misoperation If you use another Sony VCR in commander mode VTR 2 we recommend you change the commander mode or cover the r...

Page 69: ...diagnosis indicator p 60 1 WIND indicator p 25 2 Manual focusing p 32 3 PROGRAM AE indicator p 33 4 SteadyShot indicator p 45 5 Backlight indicator p 35 6 FADER indicator p 27 7 Wide mode indicator p 28 8 Picture effect indicator p 29 9 Warning indicators p 70 º Exposure indicator Zoom indicator p 14 35 Playing back or recording in Hi8 format p 48 Recording mode indicator p 48 Viewfinder Display w...

Page 70: ...ape has run out The flashing becomes rapid 4 No tape has been inserted 5 The tab on the tape is out red 6 Moisture condensation has occurred p 52 7 The video heads may be contaminated p 53 8 Some other trouble has occurred Use the self diagnosis function p 60 If the display does not disappear contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility 9 The lithium battery is weak or is not...

Page 71: ...ct switch 10 Exposure 36 F G H Fade in Fade out 27 FADER 27 House current 22 I J K L InfoLITHIUM battery 50 LANC 63 LASER LINK 19 Lithium battery 46 M N Manual focus 31 Menu system 24 MIC microphone jack 63 O P ORC 42 PICTURE EFFECT 29 Playback pause 21 Power sources 22 Power zoom 14 PROGRAM AE 33 Q R Rec review 17 Recording mode 12 Remote control jack LANC 63 S Self diagnosis function 60 Shoulder...

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