Sony CCD-TR950E Camcorder User Manual


 
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Table of contents
Checking supplied accessories .............................. 5
Quick Start Guide ................................................... 6
Getting started
Using this manual..................................................10
Step 1 Preparing the power supply .................... 12
Installing the battery pack ................................. 12
Charging the battery pack ................................. 13
Connecting to the mains .................................... 17
Step 2 Inserting a cassette ..................................... 18
Recording – Basics
Recording a picture ............................................... 19
Shooting backlit subjects (BACK LIGHT) ....... 24
Shooting in the dark (NightShot) ..................... 25
Superimposing the date and time on pictures 27
Checking the recording – EDITSEARCH /
Rec Review .......................................................... 28
Playback – Basics
Connections for playback ..................................... 29
Playing back a tape ................................................ 32
Advanced Recording Operations
Photo recording ..................................................... 35
Using the wide mode ............................................ 37
Using the fader function ....................................... 39
Using special effects – Picture effect ................... 42
Using special effects – Digital effect ................... 44
Using the PROGRAM AE function ..................... 47
Adjusting the exposure manually ....................... 50
Focusing manually ................................................ 51
Superimposing a title ............................................ 53
Making your own titles ........................................ 55
Using the built-in light .......................................... 57
Advanced Playback Operations
Playing back a tape with digital effects .............. 60
Editing on Other Equipment
Dubbing a tape ....................................................... 62
Customizing Your Camcorder
Changing the MENU settings .............................. 64
Resetting the date and time..................................73
Additional Information
Usable cassettes and playback modes ................ 75
Changing the lithium battery in your camcorder
............................................................................ 78
Troubleshooting ..................................................... 80
Self-diagnosis display ........................................... 83
Warning indicators and messages ...................... 84
Using your camcorder abroad ............................. 90
Maintenance information and precautions........91
Specifications .......................................................... 96
Quick Reference
Identifying the parts and controls ....................... 98
Quick Function Guide.........................................107
Index ...................................................................... 109