Sony CCD-TRV53 - Manual (Page 3)

Table of contents
Before you begin
Using this manual..................................... 4
Checking supplied accessories................. 6
Getting started
Charging and installing
the battery pack................................. 7
Inserting a cassette..................................10
Basic operations
Camera recording................................... 11
Using the zoom feature....................13
Selecting the start/stop mode........... 14
Shooting with the LCD screen..........15
Letting the subject monitor the shot . 16
Hints for better shooting......................... 17
Checking the recorded picture................19
Playing back a tape............................... 21
Searching for the end of the picture... 23
Advanced operations
Using alternative power sources........... 24
Changing the mode settings....................27
Recording with the date or time............. 30
Fade-in and fade-out.............................. 31
Enjoying picture effect........................... 32
Using the wide mode function................34
Focusing manually..................................36
Using the PROGRAM AE function .... 37
Shooting with backlighting................. 38
Releasing the STEADY SHOT
function............................................ 39
Superimposing a title.............................. 40
Making your own titles...........................43
Watching on a TV screen....................... 45
Editing onto another tape........................47
Additional information
Changing the lithium battery
in the camcorder...............................48
Resetting the date and time.....................50
Playback modes...................................... 52
Tips for using the battery pack............... 53
Maintenance information and
precautions....................................... 56
Using your camcorder abroad................ 61
Trouble check......................................... 62
Specifications..........................................66
Identifying the parts................................68
Warning indicators..................................75
Index........................................ back cover