Table Of Contents - Sony handycam CCD-TR91 Operating Manual

Welcome to Video 8
Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony Handycam® camcorder. With your Handycam
you can capture _ife's precious moments with superior picture and sound
quality.
_'our _andycam \s \oade_ w_th a_vanced _eatures, but at the same time it is very easy to
use. You will soon be producing home video that you can enjoy for years to come.
Before You Begin
About This Manual 4
Checking Supplied Accessories 5
Getting Started
Charging and Installing the Battery Pack 6
Tips for Using the Battery Pack 8
Inserting the Supplied Batteries 10
Setting the Date and Time 12
Inserting a Cassette 13
Adjusting the Viewfinder Lens 14
Hints for Better Shooting 15
Basic Operations
Camera Recording 16
Using the Zoom Feature 18
Getting a Steady Picture 19
Recording the Date or Time 19
Checking the Recorded Picture in the Viewlinder 20
Connections for Playback 21
Connecting to a TV or a VCR with Audio/Video Input Jacks 21
Connecting to a TV without Audio/Video Input Jacks 21
Playing Back a Tape 22
Advanced Operations
Using Alternative Power Sources 24
Using House Current 24
Selecting Automatic or Manual Adjustment Mode 25
Focusing Manually 26
Using the PROGRAM AE Function 28
Fade-in and Fade-out 30
Changing the Mode Settings 31
Editing onto Another Tape 33
Additional Information
Playback Modes 35
Maintenance Information and Precautions 35
Using Your Camcorder Abroad 39
Identifying the Parts 40
Operation Indicators 43
Remote Commander 44
Specifications 46
lrouble Check 47
Indicators in the Viewfinder and the Display Window 50
Index 51