Sony CCD-TR87 - Manual (Page 3)

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Table of contents
Before you begin
Using this manual.......................................... 4
Checking supplied accessories.......................6
Getting started
Installing and charging the battery pack
............................................................... 7
Inserting a cassette.......................................11
Basic operations
Camera recording........................................ 12
Using the zoom feature............. '..........'15
Selecting the START/STOP mode
...................................................... 16
Hints for better shooting..............................17
Checking the recorded picture.....................18
Connections for playback............................ 19
Playing back a tape..................................... 21
Advanced operations
Using alternative power sources................. 23
Using the house current........................23
Changing the mode settings........................ 26
- for camera recording -
Shooting with backlighting ........................ 30
Using the FADER function
(CCD-TR97/TR917/TR940 only) .-31
Shooting in the dark (NightShot)
(Ccb-TR97/TR917/TR940 only) . 33
Using the wide mode function.................... 34
Using the PROGRAM AE function .... 36
Focusing manuallv (CCD-TR97/
TR9'l7/TR940 only)........................... .38
Fn|o\'ing picture eftect ................................40
Adjusting the exposure (CCD-TR97/
TR917/TR940 only)............................. 42
Superimposing a title................................... 44
Making your own titles................................46
Recording with the date/time.......................47
Optimizing the recording condition .. 48
Using the built-in light (CCD-TR67/
TR87/TR97/TR917/TR940 only). 49
Releasing the STEADY SHOT function
(CCD-TR87/ TR97/ TR917 / TR940
only) .................................................... 51
- for playback/editing -
Editing onto another tape............................ 52
Recording from a VCR or TV
(CCD-TR917/TR940 only).................. 53
Additional information
Changing the lithium battery in the
camcorder............................................. 54
Resetting the date and time..........................56
Simple setting of clock by time
difference.............................................. 57
Usable cassettes and playback modes
............................................................. 58
Tips for using the battery pack.................... 59
Maintenance information and
precautions............................................62
Using your camcorder abroad .................... 65
Trouble check ............................................. 66
Self-diagnosis display.............:....................... 69 ■
Specifications...............................................70
Identifying the parts.....................................72
Warning indicators...................................... 79
Index ........................................... Back cover