Sony CCD-TRV36 User Manual

Using this manual ................................... 4
Checking supplied accessories .............. 5

Installing and charging the battery

pack .................................................... 6

Inserting a cassette ................................ 10

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

Using alternative power sources ........ 24

Using the house current ................ 25

Changing the mode settings ................ 26

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

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

Watching on a TV screen ..................... 52
Editing onto another tape .................... 54

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