Sony CCD-TR3400 operating instructions Using the wide mode function, To cancel wide mode

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Using the wide mode function

To cancel wide mode

Press 16:9WIDE repeatedly until the wide mode indicator disappears.

To watch the tape recorded in wide mode

To watch the tape recorded in CINEMA mode, set the screen mode of the wide-screen TV to zoom mode. To watch the tape recorded in 16:9 FULL mode, set it to full mode. For details, refer to the instruction manual of your TV.

Note that the picture recorded in 16:9 FULL mode looks compressed on a normal TV.

Notes on wide mode

When you record in 16:9 FULL mode, the date or time indicator will be widened on the wide-screen TV.

If you dub a tape, the tape is copied in the same mode as the original recording.

The wide mode is cancelled automatically 5 minutes after you remove the power source.

Advanced operations

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Contents Video Camera Recorder For the customers in Canada WelcomeFor the customers in the U.S.A Table of contents Precautions on camcorder care Using this manualPrecaution on copyright Checking supplied accessories Charging time Charging and installing the battery packCharging the battery pack To remove the battery pack Charging and installing the battery packBattery life When the NP-F930 battery pack is installed Installing the battery packTo prevent accidental erasure Inserting a cassetteTo eject the cassette Camera Camera recordingTo focus the viewfinder lens Camera recordingTo stop recording momentarily a To finish recording bZooming speed Variable speed zooming Using the zoom featureWhen you shoot a subject using a telephoto zoom If you wear glasses Hints for better shootingPlace the camcorder on a flat surface or use a tripod To begin re-recording Checking the recorded pictureTo stop playback To connect to a VCR or TV without Video/Audio input jacks Connections for playbackIf you connect directly to TV If your VCR or TV is a monaural typePlaying back a tape Using the remote commanderTo display the viewfinder screen indicators on the TV Playing back a tape When bars ------ appear To display the date when you recordedTo display the time when you recorded To remove the connecting plate Using alternative power sourcesUsing the house current Using a car battery Using alternative power sourcesUsing alkaline batteries Hi8 AUTO/OFF Changing the mode settingsItems for Camera mode only Changing the mode settingsHiFi Sound STEREO/1/2 Items for VTR mode onlyTo stop recording with the date or time Recording with the date or timeFade-in and fade-out When fading in aWhen fading out b To cancel the fade-in/fade-out functionOverlapping two pictures Wiping away a still picture Enjoying picture effect To turn off picture effect Using picture effect functionEnjoying picture effect Recording a still picture To cancel still modeRecording still pictures successively To cancel the flash motionSuperimposing a moving picture on a still picture To cancel the luminancekeyTo change the end point Re-recording a picture in the middle of a recorded tapeFull Using the wide mode functionSelecting the desired mode Using the wide mode functionTo watch the tape recorded in wide mode Using the wide mode functionTo cancel wide mode To return to normal recording Selecting the START/STOP modeTo extend the recording time in 5 SEC mode Selecting the language Superimposing a titleIf you have not stored any original titles Using titles To add the title from the beginningSuperimposing a title To add the title while you are recordingTo select the position of the title To select the color of the titleTo delete a title To edit a title you have storedInstead of selecting To store the title If you do nothing more than 5 minutesTo see if you have performed ORC Checking the tape condition before recording ORCEach time you insert the cassette To activate the Steady Shot function again Releasing the Steady Shot functionTo focus manually Selecting automatic/manual adjustment modesTo manually adjust the brightness Focusing manually Focusing manuallyWhen to use manual focus To record a very distant subject Focusing manuallyTo return to autofocus mode To shoot with autofocus momentarilyAbout the Program AE function Using the Program AE functionUsing the aperture priority mode When the aperture value is automatically adjusted to F1.6 Using the Program AE FunctionTo return to automatic adjustment mode Using the shutter priority modeTo select the best shutter speed Using the twilight modeWhen shooting a very bright subject When shooting an excessively bright subjectWhen to use manual mode Using manual modeTo adjust the aperture Using manual modeShooting in manual mode Adjustment of each itemTo adjust the gain To change the settingTo lock the manual settings When recording with slow shutter function Using slow shutterUnderstanding the exposure Tips for manual adjustmentExample 1 changing only the shutter speed Tips for manual adjustmentCreating a desired picture without changing the exposure This function is also effective under following conditions Shooting with backlightingAfter shooting When adjusting the brightness Adjusting the brightness of the pictureTo cancel the AE shift Outdoor mode Adjusting the white balanceSelecting the appropriate mode · One push white balance modeWhen the light source changes Adjusting the white balanceSetting the white balance mode To return to automatic white balance modeAdvanced operations To stop searching or scanning Searching the boundaries of recorded dateTo search for the beginning of a specific date To scan the beginning of all daysSearching the boundaries of recorded date Returning to a pre-registered positionLocating the marking position Marking an index signalWhen marking at the beginning of recording or playback When marking during recording or playbackScanning the beginning of each marking position index scan To cancel index scan modeLocating the marking position Locating the desired marking position index search To stop index search modeErasing an index signal To stop writing the RC time code Writing the RC Time code on a recorded tapeBefore editing IndicatorEditing onto another tape Writing the RC Time code on a recorded tapeTo stop editing Editing onto another tapeStarting editing To edit more scenesTo stop recording Recording from a VCR or TVTo check the picture from a VCR or TV before recording Replacing recording on a tape insert editing Recording from a VCR or TVChanging the lithium battery Changing the lithium battery in the camcorderYear indicator changes as follows Resetting the date and timeTo correct the date and time setting To check the preset date and timeSelecting cassette types When you play backLP long play mode Usable cassettes and playback modesTips for using the battery pack Tips for using the battery pack Be sure to observe the following Brand-new battery packRecharge the battery pack whenever you like Inside the camcorder Maintenance information and precautionsHow to prevent moisture condensation Moisture condensationOn handling tapes Maintenance information and precautionsVideo head cleaning Precautions Camcorder operationCharging AC power adaptorIf battery leakage occurred Camcorder careDifference in color systems Using your camcorder abroadPower sources Camcorder Symptom Cause and/or Corrective ActionTrouble check Trouble check SymptomPicture When the Charge lamp does not flash again When the Charge lamp flashesSymptom Corrective Actions System SpecificationsInput and output connectors Video camera recorder£ !¢ ! !¤ Identifying the partsIdentifying the parts ¥ !»@¥ @» #¼ #Á #ª To Watch the demonstration To enter Demo modeTo exit Demo mode To prepare the Remote Commander Remote CommanderTo avoid damage from possible battery leakage To use the Remote CommanderRemote control direction Attaching the shoulder strap AE a Operations indicatorsReplace Battery Tape Y, Z K, LCCD-TR3400