Sony CCD-TR3400 operating instructions Using manual mode, When to use manual mode

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Using manual mode

The manual mode features an advanced recording technique by controlling the exposure with a combination of adjustments of the aperture value, shutter speed and gain level.

When to use manual mode

[a]

[b]

[c]

[d]

•When the background is too bright (backlighting) [a], open the aperture (lower F value).

•When the subject is bright with dark background [b], close the aperture (higher F value).

•When the subject moves at high speed [c], set the shutter speed value faster.

•When a dark scene is shot overexposed [d], lower the gain.

Item	Selectable steps	Variation of exposure	Brighter ÷Darker

Aperture	16 steps	0.5 EV	F1.6 ÷F19 (CLOSE)

Shutter speed	Fast: 16 steps	0.5 EV	1/60 ÷1/10000

	Slow: 4 steps	1.0 EV	1/4 ÷1/30
	Slow: 4 steps	1.0 EV	1/4 ÷1/30

Gain	8 steps	0.5 EV	+18 dB ÷–3 dB

Note on recording in manual mode

We recommend that you adjust the focus and white balance manually.

Advanced operations

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Contents Video Camera Recorder For the customers in the U.S.A WelcomeFor the customers in Canada Table of contents Precaution on copyright Using this manualPrecautions on camcorder care Checking supplied accessories Charging the battery pack Charging and installing the battery packCharging time Battery life Charging and installing the battery packTo remove the battery pack When the NP-F930 battery pack is installed Installing the battery packTo eject the cassette Inserting a cassetteTo prevent accidental erasure Camera Camera recordingTo stop recording momentarily a Camera recordingTo finish recording b To focus the viewfinder lensWhen you shoot a subject using a telephoto zoom Using the zoom featureZooming speed Variable speed zooming Place the camcorder on a flat surface or use a tripod Hints for better shootingIf you wear glasses To stop playback Checking the recorded pictureTo begin re-recording If you connect directly to TV Connections for playbackIf your VCR or TV is a monaural type To connect to a VCR or TV without Video/Audio input jacksTo display the viewfinder screen indicators on the TV Using the remote commanderPlaying back a tape Playing back a tape To display the time when you recorded To display the date when you recordedWhen bars ------ appear Using the house current Using alternative power sourcesTo remove the connecting plate Using alkaline batteries Using alternative power sourcesUsing a car battery 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 timeWhen fading out b When fading in aTo cancel the fade-in/fade-out function Fade-in and fade-outOverlapping two pictures Wiping away a still picture Enjoying picture effect Enjoying picture effect Using picture effect functionTo turn off 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 tapeSelecting the desired mode Using the wide mode functionUsing the wide mode function FullTo cancel wide mode Using the wide mode functionTo watch the tape recorded in wide mode To extend the recording time in 5 SEC mode Selecting the START/STOP modeTo return to normal recording Selecting the language Superimposing a titleSuperimposing a title Using titles To add the title from the beginningTo add the title while you are recording If you have not stored any original titlesTo select the position of the title To select the color of the titleInstead of selecting To store the title To edit a title you have storedIf you do nothing more than 5 minutes To delete a titleEach time you insert the cassette Checking the tape condition before recording ORCTo see if you have performed ORC To activate the Steady Shot function again Releasing the Steady Shot functionTo manually adjust the brightness Selecting automatic/manual adjustment modesTo focus manually When to use manual focus Focusing manuallyFocusing manually To return to autofocus mode Focusing manuallyTo shoot with autofocus momentarily To record a very distant subjectUsing the aperture priority mode Using the Program AE functionAbout the Program AE function To return to automatic adjustment mode Using the Program AE FunctionUsing the shutter priority mode When the aperture value is automatically adjusted to F1.6When shooting a very bright subject Using the twilight modeWhen shooting an excessively bright subject To select the best shutter speedWhen to use manual mode Using manual modeShooting in manual mode Using manual modeAdjustment of each item To adjust the apertureTo lock the manual settings To change the settingTo adjust the gain When recording with slow shutter function Using slow shutterUnderstanding the exposure Tips for manual adjustmentCreating a desired picture without changing the exposure Tips for manual adjustmentExample 1 changing only the shutter speed After shooting Shooting with backlightingThis function is also effective under following conditions To cancel the AE shift Adjusting the brightness of the pictureWhen adjusting the brightness Selecting the appropriate mode Adjusting the white balance· One push white balance mode Outdoor modeSetting the white balance mode Adjusting the white balanceTo return to automatic white balance mode When the light source changesAdvanced operations To search for the beginning of a specific date Searching the boundaries of recorded dateTo scan the beginning of all days To stop searching or scanningSearching the boundaries of recorded date Returning to a pre-registered positionWhen marking at the beginning of recording or playback Marking an index signalWhen marking during recording or playback Locating the marking positionLocating the marking position To cancel index scan modeScanning the beginning of each marking position index scan 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 tapeEditing onto another tape IndicatorWriting the RC Time code on a recorded tape Before editingStarting editing Editing onto another tapeTo edit more scenes To stop editingTo check the picture from a VCR or TV before recording Recording from a VCR or TVTo stop recording Replacing recording on a tape insert editing Recording from a VCR or TVChanging the lithium battery Changing the lithium battery in the camcorderTo correct the date and time setting Resetting the date and timeTo check the preset date and time Year indicator changes as followsLP long play mode When you play backUsable cassettes and playback modes Selecting cassette typesTips for using the battery pack Tips for using the battery pack Recharge the battery pack whenever you like Brand-new battery packBe sure to observe the following How to prevent moisture condensation Maintenance information and precautionsMoisture condensation Inside the camcorderVideo head cleaning Maintenance information and precautionsPrecautions Camcorder operation On handling tapesIf battery leakage occurred AC power adaptorCamcorder care ChargingPower sources Using your camcorder abroadDifference in color systems Trouble check Symptom Cause and/or Corrective ActionCamcorder Trouble check SymptomPicture Symptom Corrective Actions When the Charge lamp flashesWhen the Charge lamp does not flash again Input and output connectors SpecificationsVideo camera recorder System£ !¢ ! !¤ Identifying the partsIdentifying the parts ¥ !»@¥ @» #¼ #Á #ª To exit Demo mode To enter Demo modeTo Watch the demonstration To prepare the Remote Commander Remote CommanderRemote control direction To use the Remote CommanderTo avoid damage from possible battery leakage Attaching the shoulder strap AE a Operations indicatorsReplace Battery Tape Y, Z K, LCCD-TR3400

Using manual mode

When to use manual mode

Brighter ÷Darker