Sony CCD-TRV77E 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...........................................19
Recording – Basics
Recording a picture .....................................................20
Shooting backlit subjects (BACK LIGHT) .............26
Shooting in the dark (NightShot) ...........................27
Superimposing the date and time on pictures .....29
Checking the recording END SEARCH /
EDITSEARCH / Rec Review ..................................30
Playback – Basics
Playing back a tape......................................................32
Viewing the recording on TV ....................................37
Advanced Recording Operations
Photo recording ...........................................................40
Using the wide mode ..................................................42
Using the fader function.............................................44
Using special effects – Picture effect .........................47
Using special effects – Digital effect .........................49
Using the PROGRAM AE function...........................52
Adjusting the exposure manually.............................55
Focusing manually ......................................................56
Superimposing a title ..................................................58
Making your own titles ..............................................60
Inserting a scene (CCD-TRV77E only) .....................62
Using the built-in light (CCD-TRV66E only) ..........64
Advanced Playback Operations
Playing back a tape with digital effects....................67
Searching a recording by date
(CCD-TRV77E only) .................................................68
Quickly locating a scene using the zero memory
function (CCD-TRV77E only) .................................70
Searching a recording by index
(CCD-TRV77E only) .................................................71
Editing on Other Equipment
Dubbing a tape.............................................................75
Entering the RC time code for editing
(CCD-TRV77E only) .................................................77
Customizing Your Camcorder
Changing the MENU settings....................................79
Resetting the date and time........................................91
Additional Information
Usable cassettes and playback modes ......................93
Changing the lithium battery in your camcorder...96
Troubleshooting...........................................................98
Self-diagnosis display ...............................................101
Warning indicators and messages .......................... 102
Using your camcorder abroad.................................108
Maintenance information and precautions ...........109
Specifications.............................................................. 114
Quick Reference
Identifying the parts and controls...........................116
Quick Function Guide...............................................125
Index............................................................................127