Sony CCD-TRV615 - Manual (Page 3)

Table of contents
Before you begin
Using this manual...........................................4
Checking supplied accessories....................... 6
Getting started
Installing and charging the battery pack
................................................................7
Inserting a cassette.......................................12
Basic operations
Camera recording.........................................13
Using the zoom feature.........................15
Selecting the START/STOP mode
...................................................... 16
Shooting with the LCD screen..............17
Letting the subject monitor the shot
(Mirror mode)................................ 18
Hints for better shooting.............................. 19
Checking the recorded picture.....................21
Playing back a tape......................................22
Searching for the end of the picture ... 25
Advanced operations
Using alternative power'sources.................. 26
Using the house current........................ 26
Changing the mode settings.........................29
- for camera recording -
Shooting with backlighting..........................34
Using the FADER function
(CCD-TRV35 / TR V65 / TR V315 /
TRV615 only)....................................... 35
Shooting in the dark (NightShot)
(CCD-TRV35 /TRV65 / TRV315 /
TRV615 only)....................................... 37
Using the wide mode function......................38
Using the PROGRAM AE function .... 40
Focusing manually (CCD-TRV35/
TRV65/TRV315/TRV615 only).... 42
Enjoying picture effect................................. 44
Adjusting the exposure (CCD-TRV35/
TRV65/TRV315/TRV615 only).... 46
Superimposing a title....................................48
Making your own titles................................ 50
Recording with the date/time....................... 51
Optimizing the recording condition .. 52
Releasing the STEADY SHOT function
(CCD-TRV25/TRV35/TRV65/
TRV215/TRV315/TRV615 only).. 53
- for playback/editing -
Watching on a TV screen............................. 54
Editing onto another tape............................. 57
Recording from a VCR or TV
(CCD-TRV65/TRV615 only)............... 58
Additional information
Changing the lithium battery in the
j 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..................................... 79
Warning indicators....................................... 87
Index.............................................Back cover