Table Of Contents - Sony CCD-TR57 Operating Instructions (primary manual) Operating Instructions Manual

Table of contents

Before you begin
Using this manual ................................... 4
Checking supplied accessories .............. 6
Getting started
Installing and charging the battery pack
............................................................. 7
Inserting a cassette ................................ 11
Basic operations
Camera recording ................................. 12
Using the zoom feature ................. 15
Selecting the START/STOP mode
.................................................... 16
Hints for better shooting ...................... 17
Checking the recorded picture ............ 18
Connections for playback .................... 19
Playing back a tape ............................... 21
Advanced operations
Using alternative power sources ........ 23
Using the house current ................ 23
Changing the mode settings ................ 26
- for camera recording -
Shooting with backlighting ................. 30
Using the FADER function
(CCD-TR97/TR917/TR940 only) . 31
Shooting in the dark (NightShot)
(CCD-TR97/TR917/TR940 only) . 33
Using the wide mode function ............ 34
Using the PROGRAM AE function .... 36
Focusing manually (CCD-TR97/
TR917/TR940 only) ........................ 38
Enjoying picture effect ......................... 40
Adjusting the exposure (CCD-TR97/
TR917/TR940 only) ........................ 42
Superimposing a title ........................... 44
Making your own titles ........................ 46
Recording with the date/time ............ 47
Optimizing the recording condition .. 48
Using the built-in light (CCD-TR67/
TR87/TR97/TR917/TR940 only) . 49
Releasing the STEADY SHOT function
(CCD-TR87/TR97/TR917/TR940
only) ................................................. 51
- for playback/editing -
Editing onto another tape .................... 52
Recording from a VCR or TV
(CCD-TR917/TR940 only) ............ 53
Additional information
Changing the lithium battery in the
camcorder ........................................ 54
Resetting the date and time ................. 56
Simple setting of clock by time
difference ......................................... 57
Usable cassettes and playback modes
........................................................... 58
Tips for using the battery pack ........... 59
Maintenance information and
precautions ...................................... 62
Using your camcorder abroad ............ 65
Trouble check ........................................ 66
Self-diagnosis display .......................... 69
Specifications ......................................... 70
Identifying the parts ............................. 72
Warning indicators ............................... 79
Index ........................................ Back cover
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