User manual SONY CCD-TR640E

[. . . ] Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony HandycamR camcorder. With your Handycam you can capture life's precious moments with superior picture and sound quality. Your Handycam is loaded with advanced features, but at the same time it is very easy to use. [. . . ] If you re-record on the portion which contains non-recorded section, the zero memory function may not work correctly. When the START/STOP MODE switch is set to 5SEC or , you cannot use the zero memory function. Before you start recording or during recording, press DATE or TIME. You can record the date or time displayed in the viewfinder with the picture. press DATE (or TIME) , then press TIME (or DATE) to display the date and time together. The clock is already set at the factory, to London time for United Kingdom and to Paris time for the other European countries. Use this feature to check the tape condition before recording, so that you can get the best possible picture (ORC). The camcorder takes about 5 seconds to check the tape condition and then returns to Standby mode. Each time you insert the cassette When you set ORC TO SET, the recording on the tape is erased for about 0. 1 second so that the camcorder can check the tape condition. Be careful when you use a recorded tape. 1 second blank is erased if you record from the point where you set ORC TO SET for more than 2 seconds, or if you record over the blank. You cannot use this function on a tape with the red mark on the cassette exposed. When the Steady Shot function is working, the camcorder compensates for camera-shake. You can release the Steady Shot function when you do not need to use the Steady Shot function. Indicator lights up when you release the The Steady Shot function. Do not use the Steady Shot function when shooting a stationary object with a tripod. When you set the STEADYSHOT function on or off in the menu system, the exposure may fluctuate. You can search for the boundary between recording dates using the Data Code automatically recorded on the tape. there are two modes: · Searching for the beginning of a specific date, and playing back from there (Date Search) · Searching for the beginning of all days, one after another, playing back about 10 seconds of each (Date Scan) Each time you press DATE, the mode changes as follows: Date Search n Date Scan n nothing We recommend you to connect the camcorder to your TV or VCR to view the picture on the TV screen. If the viewfinder indicators do not appear on the TV screen during operation, press DISPLAY on the Remote Commander. To search for the beginning of a specific date (3) When the current position is [b], press 0 to search towards [a] or press ) to search towards [c]. [. . . ] 8 oz) excluding mains lead Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. 21) Make sure that the length of the tripod screw is less than 6. 5 mm (9/32 inch) otherwise, you cannot attach the tripod securely and the screw may damage the camcorder. Keep the remote sensor away from strong light sources such as direct sunlight or illumination. [. . . ]