Document Outline

• Video Camera Recorder
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    • Welcome!
      • DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM ION BATTERY.
        • LITHIUM ION BATTERY.
        • DISPOSE OF PROPERLY.
    • For thé customers in the U.S.A.
      • WARNING
    • For the customers in CANADA
      • CAUTION
  • Table of contents
  • Using this manual
  • Checking supplied accessories
    • Getting started
  • Charging and installing the battery pack
    • Char^ihg thé battery !
      • Charging time
      • Battery life
        • Notes on remaining battery time indication during recording
      • To remove the battery pack
        • Notes on charging the battery pack
    • Installing the battery pack
  • Inserting a cassette
    • To eject the cassette
    • To prevent accidental erasure
  • Camera recording
    • To stop recording momentarily [a]
    • [a]
    • To finish recording [b]
    • [b]
      • To focus the viewfinder lens
        • Note on Standby mode
        • Notes on recording mode
        • Note on recording
        • Notes on the tape counter
        • Note on the beep sound
        • Note on the AUTO DATE feature
        • - CCD-TRV41 only
        • When moving from indoors to outdoors (or vice versa)
    • Using the zoom feature
      • Zooming speed (Variable speed zooming)
        • When you shoot a subject using a telephoto zoom
        • Notes on digital zoom
    • Shooting with the LCD screen •
      • To let the subject monitor the shot
        • Notes on the LCD panel
    • [b]
  • Hints for better shooting
    • Hints for better shooting
      • [C].
        • Place the camcorder on a flat surface or use a tripod
        • Cautions on the viewfinder and the LCD
    • [e]
      • Note on the LCD screen
  • Checking the recorded picture
    • To stop playback
    • To go back to the last recorded point after edit search
    • To begin re-recording
  • Playing back a tape
    • When monitoring on the LCD screen
    • [b]
    • Playing back a tape
      • Using the remote commander
        • Note on DISPLAY button
        • Using headphones
        • To view the playback picture in the viewfinder
        • Note on the lens cover
    • Variousp'rayl^clcmcKie4^. :
      • To view a still picture (playback pause)
      • To locate a scene (picture search)
      • To monitor the high-speed picture while advancing the tape or' rewinding (skip scan)
      • To view the picture at 1/5 speed (slow playback)
      • To view the picture at double speed - CCD-TRV81 only
      • To view the picture frame-by-frame
      • - CCD-TRV81 only
      • To change the playback direction
      • - CCD-TRV81 only
      • To select the playback sound
      • For standard 8 mm model users:
        • Notes on playback
    • Playing back a tape
    • Displaying tiw dateor time ttifien ÿéiâr'fii6îllë(f* Data Codé function - CCD-TRV81 only
      • To display the date when you recorded
      • To display the time when you recorded
        • When bars (—:—;—) appear
  • Searching for the end of the picture
    • If you start recording after using END SEARCH
  • Using alternative power sources
    • Note on power sources
    • Using alternative power sources
    • Using' th# house current
      • To remove the adaptor
      • WARNING
      • PRECAUTION
      • Notes on the VTR/CAMERA lamp
      • Battery life
        • Notes
        • To remove the battery case
  • Changing the mode settings
    • While recording in mirror mode
    • Selecting the mode setting of each
      • Items for both CAMERA and VTR modes
        • COUNTER* <NORMAUTIME CODE> (CCD-TRV81 only)
        • COMMANDER <ON/OFF>
        • LCD COLOR*
        • LCD HUE*
        • BEEP* <ON/OFF>
      • Items for CAMERA mode only
        • WIND <ON/OFF>
        • ORC TO SET*
        • D ZOOM* <ON/OFF>
        • REC LAMP* <ON/OFF>
        • TITLE COL* <WHITEnrELLOW/VIOLET/RED/CYAN/GREEN/BLUE>
    • Changing the mode settings
      • TITLE POS* <CENTER/BOTTOM>
      • TITLE LANG* <ENGLISH/ FRANÇAIS/ ESPAÑOL/ PORTUGUÊS>
      • TITLE1 SET*/TITLE2 SET*
      • CLOCK SET*
      • Items for VTR mode only
        • EDIT <ON/OFF>
        • HiFi SOUND <STEREO/1/2>
        • TBC* <ON/OFF> (CCD-TRV81 only)
        • DNR* <ON/OFF> (CCD-TRV81 only)
        • Note on TBC setting
        • The following settings work only during playback
  • Letting the subject monitor the shot
    • To cancel mirror mode
      • Notes on mirror mode
      • [a].
    • [a]
    • [b]
  • Fade-in and fade-out
    • When fading in [a]
    • [a]
    • [b]
    • To cancel the fade-in/fade-out function
      • When the date or time indicator is displayed
  • Using the wide mode function
    • Selecting the desired mode
      • CINEMA
      • [a]
    • [b]
      • [c]
        • 16:9 FULL
    • [d]
    • CINEMA
      • 16:9 FULL
    • Using the wide mode function
      • To cancel wide mode
      • To watch the tape recorded in wide mode
        • Notes on wide mode
  • Enjoying picture effect
    • Selecting picture effect
      • [a]
      • [b]
      • [f]
        • MOSAIC [a]
        • SOLARIZE [b]
        • B&W
        • SEPIA
        • PASTEL [d]
        • SLIM [e]
        • STRETCH [f]
    • Using picture effect function
      • To turn off picture effect
        • Note on the picture effect
  • Focusing manually
    • When to use manual focus
      • [b]
    • [d]
    • Focusing manually
      • To return to autofocus mode
        • Shooting in relatively dark places
      • To record a very distant subject
        • Notes on manual focusing
  • Using the PROGRAM AE function
    • Selecting the best mode
      • @ Spotlight mode
      • ni Soft Portrait mode
      • Sports Lesson mode
      • r Beach & Ski mode
      • # Sunset & Moon mode
      • SI Landscape mode
      • Notes on focus setting
      • Note on shutter speed
      • Note on PROGRAM AE
  • Shooting with backlighting
    • After shooting
      • This function is also effective under the following conditions:
    • To make a fine adjustment
  • Adjusting the exposure
    • When to adjust the exposure
      • [b]
    • Adjusting the exposure
      • To return to automatic exposure mode
        • Shooting with the sun behind you
        • Shooting in the dark
        • When you adjust the exposure manually
  • Releasing the STEADY SHOT function
    • To activate the Steady Shot function again
      • Notes on the Steady Shot function
  • Superimposing a title
    • Selecting the language
      • Using titles
        • To add the title from the beginning
        • To add the title while you are recording
          • Titles cycle as follows:
          • Notes on superimposing a title
    • Superimposing a title
      • To select the color of the title
      • To select the position of the title
  • Making your own titles
    • To edit a title you have stored
      • If you take 5 minutes or longer to enter characters while a cassette is in the camcorder
    • To delete a title
  • Re-recording a picture in the middle of a recorded tape
    • - CCD-TRV81 only
      • Note on re-recording
  • Recording with the date or time
    • To stop recording with the date or time
      • Note on the date or time indicator
  • Re-recording a picture in the middle of a recorded tape
    • - CCD-TRV81 only
    • To change the end point
      • Note on re-recording
  • Recording with the date or time
    • To stop recording with the date or time
      • Note on the date or time indicator
  • Selecting the START/STOP mode
    • To extend the recording time in 5SEC mode
      • Notes on START/STOP mode
  • Optimizing the recording condition
    • Each time you insert the cassette
    • To see if the tape condition has been checked
      • Notes on the ORC function
  • Watching on a TV screen
    • Connecting directly to a VCR/TV with Video/Audio input jacks If your TV is already connected to a VCR
      • If you connect directly to a TV
        • If your VCR or TV is a monaural type
        • To connect to a VCR or TV without Video/Audio input jacks
  • Searching the boundaries of recorded date
    • - CCD-TRV81 only
    • To search for the beginning of a specific date
    • To scan the beginning of all days
      • To stop searching or scanning
      • If you do Date Search or Date Scan during playback
      • If you have erased or rewritten the index signal
      • To view pictures during searching or scanning
      • Notes on Date Search and Date Scan mode
  • Returning to a pre-registered position
    • - CCD-TRV81 only
      • Notes on the tape counter
      • Notes on ZERO MEM
  • Locating the marking position
    • - CCD-TRV81 only
    • Marking an index signal
      • When marking at the beginning of recording or playback
      • When marking during recording or playback
        • Notes on marking
    • Scanning the beginning of each marking position - index scan
      • To cancel index scan mode
    • Locating the desired marking position - index search
      • To stop index search mode
        • Note on the index number
    • Erasing an index signal
      • Notes on erasing
      • Note on Data Code
  • Writing the RC Time code on a recorded tape
    • - CCD-TRV81 only
    • To stop writing the RC time code
    • To write the RC time code from the end of the RC time code recorded portion
      • Notes on writing the RC time code
      • Note on indicator
  • Editing onto another tape
    • Before edging
    • starting editing
      • To edit more scenes
      • To stop editing
        • Note on Fine Synchro Edit
  • Recording from a VCR or TV
    • To Check the Picture from a VCR or TV before Recording
    • To Stop Recording
    • Replacing recording on a tape - Insert Editing - CCD-TRV81 only
    • To change the end point
  • Changing the lithium battery in the camcorder
    • Note on lithium battery
      • WARNING
      • Caution
      • Keep the lithium battery out of the reach of chiidren. Should the batter. be swallowed, consult a doctor immediately.
    • Changing tt|al№iuin|>atteryr;
  • Resetting the date and time
    • To correct the date and time setting
    • To check the preset date and time
      • The year changes as follows:
      • Note on the time indicator
  • Usable cassettes and playback modes
    • Selecting cassette types - CCD-TRV81 only
    • When you play back
    • Note on AFM HiFi stereo
    • Recording mode
    • Foreign 8 mm video
  • Tips for using the battery pack
    • Preparing the battery pack
      • Always carry additional batteries
      • Battery life is shorter in a cold environment
      • To save battery power
    • When to replace the battery pack
    • Notes on the rechargeable battery pack Caution
      • The battery pack heats up
      • About InfoLITHIUM batteries
      • Battery pack care
      • The switch on the battery pack
      • The life of the battery pack
      • Charging temperature
    • Tips for using the battery pack
    • Notes on charging
      • A brand-new battery pack
      • Recharge the battery pack whenever you like
    • Notes on the terminals
      • Be sure to observe.the following
    • Notes on the Battery Case
      • Notes on alkaline batteries
      • If battery leakage occurred
  • Maintenance information and precautions
    • Moisture condensation
      • Inside the camcorder
      • On the lens
      • How to prevent m'oistiire condensation
    • Video head cleaning
      • [a]
      • [b]
      • Caution
        • Note
      • Removing dust from inside the viewfinder
        • To reattach the eyecup
      • Precautions
        • Camcorder operation
        • On handling tapes
        • Camcorder care
        • AC power adaptor
          • Others
  • Using your camcorder abroad
    • Power sources
    • Difference in color systems
      • NTSC system countries
      • PAL system countries
      • PAL-M system country
      • PAL-N system countries
      • SECAM system countries
    • Trouble check
      • Symptom
      • Cause and/or Corrective Action
      • others
      • when the CHARGE lamp flashes
  • Specifications
    • Video camera recorder
      • System
      • LCD screen
      • Input and output connectors
      • General
    • AC power adaptor
  • Identifying the parts
    • Note on the intelligent accessory shoe
    • Attaching the shoulder strap
      • Remote Commander
        • To prepare the Remote Commander
          • RMT-708
          • Note on battery life
          • To avoid damage from possible battery leakage
        • To use the Remote Commander
        • Remote control direction
          • Notes on the Remote Commander
      • Operation indicators
  • Warning indicators
    • To watch the demonstration
      • To enter Demo mode
      • To exit Demo mode
  • Index