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Sony Handycam CCD-TR83 Operation Manual

Analog camcorders: video 8 (8mm) handycam camcorder

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Table Of Contents

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
Checking Your Model Number
Note on TV Color Systems
Precautions on Camcorder Care
Checking Supplied Accessories
Charging the Battery Pack
Charging Time
Battery Life
Removing the Battery Pack
Installing the Battery Pack
Inserting a Cassette
To Eject the Cassette
To Prevent Accidental Erasure
Camera Recording
To Stop Recording Momentarily
To Finish Recording
To Focus the Viewfinder Lens
Note on Standby Mode
Note on Beep Sound
Note on the Auto Date Feature
Using the Zoom Feature
Zooming Speed - Dial Speed Zooming
When You Use a Telephoto Zoom
Notes on Digital Zoom
Hints for Better Shooting
Cautions on the Viewfinder
Checking the Recorded Picture
To Stop Playback
To Begin Re-Recording
To Monitor the Sound While Viewing the Playback Picture in Viewfinder
Connections for Playback
To Connect to a TV with Video/Audio Input Jacks
If a VCR Is Already Connected to Your TV
If Your TV or VCR Is a Monaural Type
Playing Back a Tape
Various Playback Modes
Advanced Operations
Using Alternative Power Sources
Using House Current
Notes on the Power Lamp
Recording with the Date or Time
Using a Car Battery
Options for Charging the Battery Pack
To Stop Recording with the Date or Time
Shooting with Backlighting
Using the Program AE Function
Selecting the Best Mode
Fade-In and Fade-Out
Focusing Manually
Releasing the Steady Shot Function
Selecting Picture Effect
Using Picture Effect Function
Shooting Scenery in Several Short Takes
Changing the Mode Settings
Editing Onto Another Tape
Changing the Lithium Battery
Resetting the Date or Time
Playback Modes
Tips for Using the Battery Pack
To Save Battery Power
Note on AFM Hi-Fi Stereo
When to Replace the Battery Pack
Notes on the Rechargeable Battery Pack
The Life of the Battery Pack
Charging Temperature
Notes on Charging
Notes on the Terminals
Maintenance
Moisture Condensation
Video Head Cleaning
Removing Dust from Inside the Viewfinder
Precautions on Camcorder Operations
Precautions on Handling Tapes
Precautions on AC Power Adaptor
Using Your Camcorder Abroad
Troubleshooting
Specifications
Identifying the Parts
Product View
Attaching the Shoulder Strap
Remote Commander View
To Prepare the Remote Commander
To Use the Remote Commander
Remote Control Direction
To Watch the Demonstration
Operation Indicators
Warning Indicators
Index

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1 Table of Contents
2 Charging the Battery Pack
3 Inserting a Cassette
4 To Connect to a Tv with Video/Audio Input Jacks
5 Playing Back a Tape
6 Troubleshooting
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