Sony CCD-TRV43 Operating Instructions - Page 3

Before you begin Table of contents Before you begin Using this manual 4 Checking supplied accessories 5 Getting started Installing and charging the battery pack 6 Inserting a cassette 10 Enjoying picture effect 40 Adjusting the exposure 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-TRV36/ TRV43/TRV46 only 49 Releasing the STEADYSHOT function (CCD-TRV43/TRV46 only 51 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 (Mirror mode 16 Hints for better shooting 17 Checking the recorded picture 19 Playing back a tape 20 Searching for the end of the picture ... 23 Advanced operations Using alternative power sources ........ 24 Using the house current 25 Changing the mode settings 26 - for camera recording - Shooting with backlighting 30 Using the FADER function 31 Shooting in the dark (NightShot) ....... 33 Using the wide mode function 34 Using the PROGRAM AE function .... 36 Focusing manually 38 - for playback/editing - Watching on a TV screen 52 Editing onto another tape 54 Additional information Changing the lithium battery in the camcorder 55 Resetting the date and time 57 Simple setting of clock by time difference 58 Usable cassettes and playback modes 59 Tips for using the battery pack 60 Maintenance information and precautions 63 Using your camcorder abroad 68 Trouble check 69 Self-diagnosis display 72 Specifications 73 Identifying the parts 74 Warning indicators 82 Index 83 3