Sony CCD TRV68 Operating Instructions - Page 5

Table of contents Main Features 4 Quick Start Guide 6 Editing Dubbing a tape 50 Getting started Using this manual 8 Checking supplied accessories 10 Step 1 Preparing the power supply ... 11 Installing the battery pack 11 Charging the battery pack 12 Connecting to a wall outlet 16 Step 2 Setting the date and time ........ 17 Step 3 Inserting a cassette 19 Recording - Basics Recording a picture 20 Shooting backlit subjects - BACK LIGHT 25 Shooting in the dark - NightShot 26 Superimposing the date and time on pictures 27 Checking the recording - END SEARCH 28 Playback - Basics Playing back a tape 29 Viewing the recording on TV 32 Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings 51 Troubleshooting Types of trouble and their solutions 57 Self-diagnosis display 61 Warning indicators and messages ...... 62 Additional Information Usable cassettes and playback modes 64 About "InfoLITHIUM" battery 65 Using your camcorder abroad 66 Maintenance information and precautions 67 Specifications 72 Quick Reference Identifying the parts and controls ...... 73 Index Back cover Advanced Recording Operations Using the wide mode 34 Using the fader function 36 Using special effects - Picture effect 38 Using the PROGRAM AE function .... 39 Adjusting the exposure manually ...... 41 Focusing manually 42 Superimposing a title 43 Making your own titles 45 Using the built-in light 47 5