Sony CCD-TRV64E User Manual

Before you begin
Using this manual ................................................... 5
Checking supplied accessories ............................. 6

Getting started
Charging and installing the battery pack ............ 7
Inserting a cassette ................................................ 11

Basic operations
Camera recording ................................................. 12

Using the zoom feature ..................................... 15
Selecting the START/STOP mode .................. 17
Shooting with the LCD screen ......................... 18

Letting the subject monitor the shot .................. 19
Hints for better shooting ..................................... 21
Checking the recorded picture ........................... 23
Playing back a tape ............................................... 25
Searching for the end of the picture ................... 28

Advanced operations
Using alternative power sources ........................ 29

Using the mains ................................................. 29

Changing the mode settings ............................... 32
Fade-in and fade-out ............................................ 37
Using the wide mode function ........................... 39
Enjoying picture effect ......................................... 41
Focusing manually ............................................... 43
Using the PROGRAM AE function .................... 45
Shooting with backlighting ................................. 47
Adjusting the exposure ........................................ 48
Releasing the STEADY SHOT function ............. 50
Superimposing a title ........................................... 51
Making your own titles ....................................... 54
Recording with the date/time ............................ 56
Optimizing the recording condition .................. 57
Watching on a TV screen ..................................... 58
Editing onto another tape .................................... 60

Additional information
Changing the lithium battery in the

camcorder ........................................................... 62

Resetting the date and time ................................. 64
Usable cassettes and playback modes ............... 65
Tips for using the battery pack ........................... 67
Maintenance information and precautions ....... 72
Using your camcorder abroad ............................ 78
Trouble check ........................................................ 79

Self-diagnosis function ...................................... 83

Specifications ......................................................... 89
Identifying the parts ............................................. 91
Warning indicators ............................................. 100
Index ..................................................................... 101