Sony CCD-TR3400 operating instructions To select the best shutter speed, Using the twilight mode

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Using the PROGRAM AE Function

When shooting a very bright subject

A vertical band (smear) may appear on the screen if the shutter speed is set too high.

To select the best shutter speed

Subject	Shutter speed
• A golf swing or tennis match in fine weather (to view the hit ball	1/725 – 1/10000
clearly in still picture mode, set to 1/1000 to 1/4000)

• A landscape shot from a moving car	1/125 – 1/500
• A moving roller coaster in overcast days
• An athletic scene, marathon, etc.

• Indoor sports	1/100
• Replacement for the ND2 filter (to have the exposure)
• Recording pictures with less flicker under a fluorescent lamp

• In sunny weather (to avoid an out-of-focus picture due to a small	1/90
aperture)

Using the twilight mode

You can record a bright subject in a dark place without ruining the atmosphere. The aperture is automatically adjusted to maintain the appropriate exposure. The shutter speed is fixed at 1/60. This mode is effective when you record night views, neon signs or fireworks.

(1) Set AUTO LOCK/HOLD to the center position.

(2) Press PROGRAM AE so that the indicator appears in the viewfinder.

(3) Turn the control dial to select • indicator.

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AUTO LOCK HOLD	3

2 PROGRAM

A E

To return to automatic adjustment mode

Set AUTO LOCK/HOLD to AUTO LOCK, or press PROGRAM AE so that no indicator appears in the viewfinder.

When shooting an excessively bright subject

Autofocus may not work effectively. Focus manually then.

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Contents Video Camera Recorder Welcome For the customers in the U.S.AFor the customers in Canada Table of contents Using this manual Precaution on copyrightPrecautions on camcorder care Checking supplied accessories Charging and installing the battery pack Charging the battery packCharging time Charging and installing the battery pack Battery lifeTo remove the battery pack Installing the battery pack When the NP-F930 battery pack is installedInserting a cassette To eject the cassetteTo prevent accidental erasure Camera recording CameraCamera recording To stop recording momentarily aTo finish recording b To focus the viewfinder lensUsing the zoom feature When you shoot a subject using a telephoto zoomZooming speed Variable speed zooming Hints for better shooting Place the camcorder on a flat surface or use a tripodIf you wear glasses Checking the recorded picture To stop playbackTo begin re-recording Connections for playback If you connect directly to TVIf your VCR or TV is a monaural type To connect to a VCR or TV without Video/Audio input jacksUsing the remote commander To display the viewfinder screen indicators on the TVPlaying back a tape Playing back a tape To display the date when you recorded To display the time when you recordedWhen bars ------ appear Using alternative power sources Using the house currentTo remove the connecting plate Using alternative power sources Using alkaline batteriesUsing a car battery Changing the mode settings Hi8 AUTO/OFFChanging the mode settings Items for Camera mode onlyItems for VTR mode only HiFi Sound STEREO/1/2Recording with the date or time To stop recording with the date or timeWhen fading in a When fading out bTo cancel the fade-in/fade-out function Fade-in and fade-outOverlapping two pictures Wiping away a still picture Enjoying picture effect Using picture effect function Enjoying picture effectTo turn off picture effect To cancel still mode Recording a still pictureTo cancel the flash motion Recording still pictures successivelyTo cancel the luminancekey Superimposing a moving picture on a still pictureRe-recording a picture in the middle of a recorded tape To change the end pointUsing the wide mode function Selecting the desired modeUsing the wide mode function FullUsing the wide mode function To cancel wide modeTo watch the tape recorded in wide mode Selecting the START/STOP mode To extend the recording time in 5 SEC modeTo return to normal recording Superimposing a title Selecting the languageUsing titles To add the title from the beginning Superimposing a titleTo add the title while you are recording If you have not stored any original titlesTo select the color of the title To select the position of the titleTo edit a title you have stored Instead of selecting To store the titleIf you do nothing more than 5 minutes To delete a titleChecking the tape condition before recording ORC Each time you insert the cassetteTo see if you have performed ORC Releasing the Steady Shot function To activate the Steady Shot function againSelecting automatic/manual adjustment modes To manually adjust the brightnessTo focus manually Focusing manually When to use manual focusFocusing manually Focusing manually To return to autofocus mode To shoot with autofocus momentarily To record a very distant subjectUsing the Program AE function Using the aperture priority modeAbout the Program AE function Using the Program AE Function To return to automatic adjustment modeUsing the shutter priority mode When the aperture value is automatically adjusted to F1.6Using the twilight mode When shooting a very bright subjectWhen shooting an excessively bright subject To select the best shutter speedUsing manual mode When to use manual modeUsing manual mode Shooting in manual modeAdjustment of each item To adjust the apertureTo change the setting To lock the manual settingsTo adjust the gain Using slow shutter When recording with slow shutter functionTips for manual adjustment Understanding the exposureTips for manual adjustment Creating a desired picture without changing the exposureExample 1 changing only the shutter speed Shooting with backlighting After shootingThis function is also effective under following conditions Adjusting the brightness of the picture To cancel the AE shiftWhen adjusting the brightness Adjusting the white balance Selecting the appropriate mode· One push white balance mode Outdoor modeAdjusting the white balance Setting the white balance modeTo return to automatic white balance mode When the light source changesAdvanced operations Searching the boundaries of recorded date To search for the beginning of a specific dateTo scan the beginning of all days To stop searching or scanningReturning to a pre-registered position Searching the boundaries of recorded dateMarking an index signal When marking at the beginning of recording or playbackWhen marking during recording or playback Locating the marking positionTo cancel index scan mode Locating the marking positionScanning the beginning of each marking position index scan To stop index search mode Locating the desired marking position index searchErasing an index signal Writing the RC Time code on a recorded tape To stop writing the RC time codeIndicator Editing onto another tapeWriting the RC Time code on a recorded tape Before editingEditing onto another tape Starting editingTo edit more scenes To stop editingRecording from a VCR or TV To check the picture from a VCR or TV before recordingTo stop recording Recording from a VCR or TV Replacing recording on a tape insert editingChanging the lithium battery in the camcorder Changing the lithium batteryResetting the date and time To correct the date and time settingTo check the preset date and time Year indicator changes as followsWhen you play back LP long play modeUsable cassettes and playback modes Selecting cassette typesTips for using the battery pack Tips for using the battery pack Brand-new battery pack Recharge the battery pack whenever you likeBe sure to observe the following Maintenance information and precautions How to prevent moisture condensationMoisture condensation Inside the camcorderMaintenance information and precautions Video head cleaningPrecautions Camcorder operation On handling tapesAC power adaptor If battery leakage occurredCamcorder care ChargingUsing your camcorder abroad Power sourcesDifference in color systems Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Action Trouble checkCamcorder Symptom Trouble checkPicture When the Charge lamp flashes Symptom Corrective ActionsWhen the Charge lamp does not flash again Specifications Input and output connectorsVideo camera recorder SystemIdentifying the parts £ !¢ ! !¤¥ !» Identifying the parts@¥ @» #¼ #Á #ª To enter Demo mode To exit Demo modeTo Watch the demonstration Remote Commander To prepare the Remote CommanderTo use the Remote Commander Remote control directionTo avoid damage from possible battery leakage Attaching the shoulder strap Operations indicators AE aReplace Battery Tape K, L Y, ZCCD-TR3400