Table Of Contents - Sony Handycam CCD-TR717E Operating Instructions Manual

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Table of contents

Checking supplied accessories ............................. 5
Quick Start Guide
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 ............................. 20
Recording - Basics
Recording a picture ....................................... 21
Shooting backlit subjects
(BACK LIGHT) ................................ 25
Shooting in the dark (NightShot) ......... 26
Superimposing the date and time
on pictures ........................................ 28
Checking the recording
- EDITSEARCH / Rec Review ............. 29
Playback - Basics
Connections for playback ............................. 30
Playing back a tape ........................................ 33
Advanced Recording Operations
Recording a still image on a tape
- Tape Photo recording (CCD-TR918E
only) .......................................................... 36
Using the wide mode .................................... 39
Using the fader function ............................... 41
Using special effects
- Picture effect ......................................... 44
Using special effects
- Digital effect (CCD-TR918E only) ..... 46
Using the PROGRAM AE function ............. 49
Adjusting the exposure manually ............... 52
Focusing manually ........................................ 53
Superimposing a title .................................... 55
Making your own titles ................................ 57
Using the built-in light (CCD-TR617E/
TR717E/TR918E only) ........................... 59
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Advanced Playback Operations
Playing back a tape with digital effects
(CCD-TR918E only) ................................ 62
Editing
Dubbing a tape ............................................... 64
Customizing Your Camcorder
Changing the menu settings ........................ 66
Resetting the date and time .......................... 75
Additional Information
Usable cassettes and playback modes ........ 77
Changing the lithium battery in your
camcorder ................................................ 80
Troubleshooting ............................................. 82
Self-diagnosis display ................................... 85
Warning indicators and messages .............. 86
Using your camcorder abroad ..................... 92
Maintenance information and
precautions .............................................. 93
Specifications .................................................. 99
Quick Reference
Identifying the parts and controls ............. 103
Quick Function Guide ................................ 112
Index .............................................................. 114
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