User manual SONY CCD-TR81

[. . . ] 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. Taking moving images, and playing them back (To zoom greater than 20×, select the digital zoom power in D ZOOM in the menu settings. Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder. [. . . ] Be sure to align the tab with the groove when inserting. Using the built-in light CAUTION When replacing the bulb, use only the Sony XB-3D halogen lamp (optional) to reduce the risk of fire. To prevent possible burn hazard, disconnect the power source before replacing and do not touch the bulb until the bulb becomes cool enough to handle (for about 30 minutes or more). Note To prevent the bulb from being smudged with finger prints, handle it with a dry cloth, etc. Connect your camcorder to the VCR using the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder. You can record and edit a picture with the connected VCR by using your camcorder as a player. (1) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to record over) into the VCR, and insert the recorded tape into your camcorder. (2) Set the input selector on the VCR to LINE. Refer to the operating instructions of your VCR for more information. (4) Play back the recorded tape on your camcorder. Refer to the operating instructions of your VCR for more information. 1 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the colour, size, or background colour, then press the dial. 3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 until the title is laid out as desired. 4 Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial again to complete the setting. Note You can put a title only into the tape of the VCR. You can choose either normal recording (NORMAL) or interval recording (PREVIEW). ­ NORMAL: you can record into the VCR normally. ­ PREVIEW: you can make a time-lapse dubbing by setting the camcorder to automatically playback and standby sequentially. Make sure that your camcorder and VCR are connected, and that the VCR is set to recording pause. When you use a video camera recorder, set its POWER switch to VTR/VCR. When dubbing ends, your camcorder and VCR stop automatically. To stop dubbing during editing Press x on your camcorder. [. . . ] to prevent mold from growing on the lens , periodically perform the above. We recommend turning on and operating your camcorder at least once per month to keep your camcorder in an optimum state for a long time. To prevent an accidental short circuit, do not allow metal objects to come into contact with the battery terminals. Never expose the battery pack to temperatures above 60°C (140°F), such as in a car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight. [. . . ]