Table Of Contents - Sony Handycam CCD-TR30 Operation Manual

Welcome to Video 8
Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony Handycam® camcorder. With your Handycam
you can capture life's precious moments with superior picture and sound quality. Your
Handycam is loaded with advanced features, 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 9
Inserting a Cassette 12
Adjusting the Viewfinder Lens 13
Hints for Better Shooting 14
Basic Operations
Camera Recording 15
Using the Zoom Feature 17
Recording the Date or Time 18
Connections for Playback 19
Connecting to a TV without Audio/Video Input Jacks 19
Connecting to a "IV or VCR with Audio/Video Input Jacks 19
Playing Back a Tape 20
Advanced Operations
Using Altemate Power Sources 21
Using House Current 21
Editing onto Another Tape 23
Additional Information
Changing the Lithium Battery 24
Resetting the Date and Time 25
Playback Modes 26
Maintenance Information and Precautions 27
Using Your Camcorder Abroad 31
Identifying the Parts 32
Remote Commander 36
Specifications 39
Trouble Check 40
Indicators in the Viewfinder 43
Index (Back cover)
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