User manual SONY CCD-TR917

[. . . ] Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. [. . . ] You can also select the language, color, size and position of titles. The titles are displayed in the language you selected. (4) Turn the control dial to select the color, size, or position, then press the dial. (5) Turn the control dial to select the desired item , then press the dial. (6) Repeat step 4 and 5 until the title is arranged as desired. (7) Press control dial again to complete the setting. After pressing START/STOP to start recording, start from step 1. When you want to select the language, select return to step 2. Then select language and When you want to use the custom title, select in step 2. notes on superimposing a title · If you have not given any custom title, "­ ­ ­ ­ . The FADER function works while the title is displayed, however, the title does not fade (CCD-TR97/TR917/TR940 only). ⷠIf you display the menu or title menu while superimposing a title, the title is not recorded while the menu or title menu is being displayed. Title color changes as follows : WHITE ~ YELLOW ~ VIOLET ~ RED ~ CYAN ~ GREEN ~ BLUE Title size changes as follows : SMALL ~ LARGE Title position changes as follows : When you select the title size "SMALL", you can choose 9 positions. When you select the title size "LARGE" you can choose 8 positions. notes on the title · Depending on size or position of the title, both of date and time or either of them is not displayed. ⷠIf you input 13 characters or more for a LARGE title, the title is automatically reduced into a proper size after the position is set. You can make up to two titles and store them in the camcorder. we recommend to set the POWER switch to VTR/PLAYER or eject the cassette before you begin. Your title can have up to 20 characters. (3) Turn the control dial to select the first line (CUSTOM1) or second line (CUSTOM2), then press the dial. (4) Turn the control dial to select the column of the desired character, then press the dial. (5) Turn the control dial to select the desired character, then press the dial. [. . . ] If you are unable to resolve the problem, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. System Video recording system CCD-TR97/TR917/TR940: 4 rotary heads (SP/LP independent heads) CCD-TR57/TR67/TR87: 2 rotary heads Helical scanning FM system Audio recording system Rotary heads, FM system Video signal NTSC color, EIA standards Usable cassette 8mm video format cassette CCD-TR57/TR67/TR87/TR97: Standard 8 CCD-TR917/TR940: Hi8 or standard 8 Recording / Playback time (using 120 min. Cassette) SP mode: 2 hours LP mode: 4 hours Fastforward/rewind time (using 120 min. 7 lux to 100, 000 lux Recommended illumination More than 100 lux * Object invisible for the dark can be shot with infrared lighting. [. . . ]