Sony CCD-TR648E Camcorder User Manual


 
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Table of contents
Main Features................................................... 3
Checking supplied accessories ...................... 7
Quick Start Guide ................................... 8
Getting started
Using this manual ......................................... 12
Step 1 Preparing the power supply ............ 14
Installing the battery pack..................... 14
Charging the battery pack..................... 15
Connecting to a wall socket .................. 19
Step 2 Setting the date and time .................. 21
Step 3 Inserting a cassette............................. 23
Recording – Basics
Recording a picture ....................................... 25
Shooting backlit subjects
– BACK LIGHT ................................ 30
Shooting in the dark
– NightShot....................................... 31
Superimposing the date and time
on pictures ........................................ 33
Playback – Basics
Playing back a tape........................................ 34
Viewing the recording on TV ...................... 37
Advanced Recording Operations
Using the wide mode .................................... 39
Using the fader function............................... 41
Using special effects
– Picture effect......................................... 44
Using the PROGRAM AE function............. 46
Adjusting the exposure manually............... 49
Focusing manually ........................................ 50
Superimposing a title .................................... 52
Making your own titles ................................ 55
Using the built-in light.................................. 57
Editing
Dubbing a tape............................................... 61
Dubbing a tape easily
– Easy Dubbing ....................................... 63
Customizing Your Camcorder
Changing the menu settings ........................ 72
Troubleshooting
Types of trouble and their solutions ........... 84
Self-diagnosis display ................................... 88
Warning indicators and messages .............. 89
Additional Information
About video cassettes ................................... 98
About the “InfoLITHIUM”
battery pack ........................................... 100
Using your camcorder abroad ................... 102
Maintenance information and
precautions ............................................ 103
Specifications................................................ 109
Quick Reference
Identifying the parts and controls............. 111
Index .............................................................. 120