Sony DCR-TRV315 - Manual (Page 3)

Table of contents
Quick Start Guide..................... 4
Getting started
Using this manual.....................................6
Checking supplied accessories.................7
Step 1 Preparing the power supply........... 8
Installing the battery pack..................8
Charging the battery pack..................9
Comtecting to a wall outlet..............12
Step 2 Inserting a cassette...................... 13
Recording - Basics
Recording a picture................................ 14
Shooting backlit subjects
(BACKLIGHT)......................... 19
Shooting in the dcuk
(Ni^tShot)..................................19
Checking the recording
- END SEARCH / EDITSEARCH /
Rec Review............................. .'21
Playback - Basics
Playing back a tape....................... .?.......22
Viewing the recording on TV................ 25
Advanced Recording
Operations
Phpto recording...................................... 27
Using the wide mode..............................29
Using the fader function.........................30
Using spk-ial effects
- Picture effect.................................33
Using special effects
- Digital effect.. .............................. 34
Using the PROGRAM AE function .... 37
Adjusting the exposure manually...........39
Focusing manually................................. 40
Inserting a scene.....................................41
Advanced Playback Operations
. Playing back a tape with picture effects
...........................................................42 ■
Playing back a tape with digital effects ?
...........................................................43 I
Quickly locating a scene using the zero g
set memory function............................44 ;i
Searching a recording by date................45
Searching for a photo - Photo search/
Photo scan........................................ 47
Editing on Other Equipment
Dubbing a tape......................................... 49 '
Recording video or TV programs..........51
Inserting a scene from a VCR................52
Customizing Your Camcorder
Changing the MENU settings................ 54
Resetting the date and time.................... 59
Additional Information
Digitals I) system, recording and
playback........................................... 60
Changing the lithium battery in your
camcorder.........................................62
Troubleshooting..................................... 64
Self-diagnosis display............................ 68
Warning indicators and messages..........69
Using your camcorder abroad................70
Maintenance information and
precautions.......................................71
Specifications......................................... 75
Quick Reference
Identifying the parts and controls.......... 76
Quick Function Guide............................ 83
Index......................................... Back cover