Sony CCD-TRV93 Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 3

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 Basic operations Camera recording 11 Using the zoom feature 14 Selecting the START/STOP mode 15 Shooting with the LCD screen ...... 16 Letting the subject monitor the shot (Mirror mode 17 Hints for better shooting 18 Checking the recorded picture 20 Playing back a tape 21 Searching for the end of the picture ... 24 Advanced operations Using alternative power sources ........ 25 Using the house current 25 Changing the mode settings 28 - for camera recording - Shooting with backlighting 33 Using the FADER function 34 Shooting in the dark (NightShot) ....... 36 Using the wide mode function 37 Using the PROGRAM AE function .... 39 Focusing manually 41 Enjoying picture effect 43 Adjusting the exposure 45 Superimposing a title 47 Making your own titles 49 Recording with the date/time 50 Optimizing the recording condition .. 51 Using the built-in light (CCD-TRV93 only 52 Releasing the STEADY SHOT function 54 - for playback/editing - Watching on a TV screen 55 Editing onto another tape 57 Recording from a VCR or TV 58 Additional information Changing the lithium battery in the camcorder 59 Resetting the date and time 61 Simple setting of clock by time difference 62 Usable cassettes and playback modes 63 Tips for using the battery pack 64 Maintenance information and precautions 67 Using your camcorder abroad 72 Trouble check 73 Self-diagnosis display 76 Specifications 77 Identifying the parts 78 Warning indicators 86 Index 87 3