User manual SONY CCD-TR55

[. . . ] You will soon be producing home video that you can enjoy for years to come. To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder. 1 AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power adaptor (1), Mains lead (1) (p. [. . . ] When you select the title size "LARGE", you cannot choose position 9. When you select the title size "LARGE" in the CINEMA mode, you cannot choose position 8 nor 9. When you are selecting and setting the title You cannot superimpose the title displayed on the screen. When you superimpose a title while you are recording The beep does not sound. You can make up to two titles and store them in your camcorder. Each title can have up to 20 characters. (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the first line (CUSTOM1) or second line (CUSTOM2), then press the dial. (4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the column of the desired character, then press the dial. (5) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired character, then press the dial. (6) Repeat steps 4 and 5 until you have selected all characters and completed the title. (7) To finish making your own titles, turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select [SET], then press the dial. To reduce picture noise To reduce a conspicuous afterimage when the picture has a lot of movement 43 To play back a tape recorded in the NTSC colour system on a PAL system TV To play back a tape recorded in the NTSC colour system on a TV with the NTSC 4. Note on the playback of the NTSC tapes You can play back tapes recorded in the NTSC video system. When you play back a tape on a Multi System TV, select the best mode while viewing the picture on the TV. In more than 5 minutes after removing the power source The "EDIT" item is returned to its default setting. The other menu items are held in memory even when the battery is removed, as long as the lithium battery is installed. Meaning To record in SP (Standard Play) mode To increase the recording time to twice the SP mode To automatically adjust the recording condition to get the best possible recording. Your camcorder takes about 10 seconds to check the tape condition and then returns to the standby mode. For about 8 seconds after your camcorder is turned on and calculates the remaining amount of tape · For about 8 seconds after a cassette is inserted and your camcorder calculates the remaining amount of tape · For about 8 seconds after N is pressed in PLAYER mode · For the period of tape rewinding, forwarding or picture search in the PLAYER mode To always display the remaining tape bar PLAYER CAMERA When you record a tape in the LP mode on your camcorder, we recommend playing the tape on your camcorder. When you play back the tape on other camcorders or VCRs, noise may occur in pictures or sound. Noise may occur also when you play on your camcorder tapes recorded in the LP mode on other camcorders or VCRs. notes on ORC setting · Each time you eject the cassette, the ORC setting will be canceled. [. . . ] Sand or dust may cause your camcorder to malfunction, and sometimes this malfunction cannot be repaired. Unplug the unit from the mains when you are not using the unit for a long time. To disconnect the mains lead, pull it out by the plug. Do not operate the unit with a damaged cord or if the unit has been dropped or damaged. [. . . ]