Sony CCD TRV37 Operating Instructions - Page 3

Table of contents Quick Start Guide 4 Advanced Playback Operations Getting started Getting started Using this manual 6 Checking supplied accessories 8 Step 1 Preparing the power supply ..... 9 Installing the battery pack 9 Charging the battery pack 10 Connecting to a wall outlet 14 Step 2 Inserting a cassette 15 Playing back a tape with digital effects (CCD-TRV87 only 51 Editing Dubbing a tape 52 Recording video or TV programs (CCD-TRV87 only 54 Recording - Basics Recording a picture 16 Shooting backlit subjects (BACK LIGHT 20 Shooting in the dark (NightShot 21 Superimposing the date and time on pictures 22 Checking the recording - END SEARCH / EDITSEARCH / Rec Review 23 Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings 55 Resetting the date and time 61 Additional Information Usable cassettes and playback modes 63 Changing the lithium battery in your camcorder 65 Troubleshooting 67 Self-diagnosis display 70 Playback - Basics Warning indicators and messages ...... 71 Playing back a tape 24 Viewing the recording on TV 27 Using your camcorder abroad 72 Maintenance information and precautions 73 Advanced Recording Specifications 77 Operations Recording a still image on a tape - Tape Photo recording (CCD-TRV87 only 30 Using the wide mode 32 Using the fader function 34 Quick Reference Identifying the parts and controls ...... 79 Quick Function Guide 86 Index 87 Using special effects - Picture effect 37 Using special effects - Digital effect (CCD-TRV87 only 38 Using the PROGRAM AE function .... 41 Adjusting the exposure manually ...... 43 Focusing manually 44 Superimposing a title 45 Making your own titles 47 Using the built-in light 49 3