Sony CCD-TRV29, CCD-TRV19 operation manual Using the Program AE function, Selecting the best mode

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Using the PROGRAM AE function

You can select from three PROGRAM AE (Auto Exposure) modes to suit your shooting situation. When you use PROGRAM AE, you can capture high-speed action or night views.

Selecting the best mode

Select the best mode by using the following examples.

Œ A •

ŒSports mode

Outdoor sports scenes such as football, tennis, golf or skiing

A landscape in a moving car

AHigh-speed shutter mode

A golf swing or a tennis match in fine weather with the ball captured clearly

Playing back certain scenes with high-speed movements in clear, sharp picture

Twilight mode

Recording night views, neon signs or fireworks

Using the PROGRAM AE function

Set the mark of the desired mode to the $mark above the PROGRAM AE dial.

PROGRAM AE

A

U

T

O

To return to automatic mode

Turn the PROGRAM AE dial so that the $ mark points to AUTO.

Note on shutter speed

The shutter speed in each PROGRAM AE mode is as follows:

 

Sports mode – between 1/60 to 1/500

 

High-speed shutter mode – 1/4000

 

Twilight mode – 1/60

 

AUTO mode – 1/60 (or 1/100 when the Steady Shot is on – CCD-TRV21/TRV29/

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TRV211 only)

 

CCD-TRV11/TRV19/TRV21/TRV29/TRV119/TRV211 3-810-780-23.E

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Contents Video Camera Recorder h Welcome to video h For the Customers in the U.S.AFor the Customers in Canada Table of contents Using this manual Precaution on copyrightPrecautions on camcorder care Types of differencesChecking supplied accessories Charging and installing the battery pack Charging the battery packBattery life Charging TimeTo remove the battery pack Installing the battery packCharging and installing the battery pack To remove the battery packInserting a cassette To eject the cassetteCamera recording To stop recording momentarily aTo finish recording b Camera recording To focus the viewfinder lensRecording with the START/STOP button depressed Shooting scenery in several short takesUsing the zoom feature When moving from indoors to outdoors or vice versaWhen you shoot a subject using a telephoto zoom Zooming speed Variable speed zoomingShooting with the LCD screen Hints for better shooting Hints for better shooting Place the camcorder on a flat surface or use a tripodChecking the recorded picture To stop playbackTo go back to the last recorded point after edit search To begin re-recordingPlaying back a tape PlayerWhen watching on the LCD screen Various playback modesSearching for the end of the picture Using alternative power sources Using the house currentUsing alternative power sources Using the Battery CaseTo remove the adaptor CCD-TRV11/TRV19/TRV21/TRV29 onlyUsing a car battery To cancel mirror modeTo remove the battery case Letting the subject monitor the shotRecording with the date or time Letting the subject monitor the shotTo stop recording with the date or time Shooting with backlighting After shootingThis function is also effective under following conditions Using the Program AE function Selecting the best modeUsing the Program AE function To return to automatic modeSelecting the START/STOP mode To extend the recording time in 5 SEC modeSuperimposing a title To superimpose from the beginningTo superimpose on the way of recording Using the Steady Shot function CCD-TRV21/TRV29/TRV211 onlyChanging the mode settings Selecting the mode setting of each itemZoom ON/OFF -CCD-TRV21/TRV29/TRV211 only Watching on a TV screen If your TV is already connected to a VCRIf you connect directly to TV To connect to a VCR or TV without Video/Audio input jacksEditing onto another tape To stop editingTo edit more scenes Changing the lithium battery in the camcorder Changing the lithium battery in the camcorder Changing the lithium batteryResetting the date and time To correct the date and time settingYear indicator changes as follows To check the date and timeTips for using the battery pack Battery life is shorter in cold environmentTo save battery power Playback modesTips for using the battery pack Brand-new battery After long storageBe Sure to Observe the Following If battery leakage occurred Maintenance information and precautions Removing dust from inside the viewfinder To reattach the eyecupMaintenance information and precautions Precautions Camcorder operationOn handling tapes Camcorder careAC power adaptor ChargingOthers Using your camcorder abroad Power sourcesDifference in color systems Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions Trouble checkCamcorder Symptom Trouble checkWhen the Charge lamp flashes When the Charge lamp flashes againWhen the Charge lamp does not flash again Specifications General Power requirementsAC power adaptor Video camera recorderLens cover Power zoom button p Identifying the partsTape transport buttons p , 17 p Stop Editsearch button p Recording lamp Remote sensor pIdentifying the parts @ Lanc l control jack$¼ Batt battery release knob p Attaching the shoulder strap #Á START/STOP button p$» Jack cover Remote commander Using the Remote Commander TransmitterTo prepare the remote commander To avoid damag from possible battery leakageRemote control direction To enter demo modeTo exit demo mode To watch the demonstrationViewfinder and on the LCD screen Battery is weak or dead Lithium battery is weak or is not installed pIndex K, LO, P Y, Z