Sony CCD-TR3400 Using manual mode, Shooting in manual mode, Adjustment of each item

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Using manual mode

Shooting in manual mode

In manual mode, you can adjust the aperture, shutter speed and gain independently. Use the graph on page 53 for your reference to set a value of each item.

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

(2) Press the button of the item you want to adjust (IRIS, SHUTTER SPEED, or GAIN).

(3) Turn the control dial to adjust the selected item.

2

IRIS

F8

SHUTTER SPEED

60

Display window

Display window

GAIN

1

IRIS	F8		SHTR	60

0 dB

AUTO LOCK HOLD	Display window
	GAIN 0 dB

3

Adjustment of each item

To adjust the aperture

You can select the aperture from the following 16 values: F1.6, F2, F2.4, F2.8, F3.4, F4, F4.8, F5.6, F6.8, F8, F9.6, F11, F14, F16, F19, CLOSE. To open the aperture (larger aperture), select a lower value.

To adjust the shutter speed

You can select the shutter speed from the following 20 speeds:

1/4, 1/8, 1/15, 1/30, 1/60, 1/90, 1/100, 1/125, 1/180, 1/250, 1/350, 1/500, 1/725, 1/1000, 1/1500, 1/2000, 1/3000, 1/4000, 1/6000, 1/10000.

To increase the shutter speed, select a smaller setting (larger value indicator in the viewfinder).

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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 Installing the battery pack When the NP-F930 battery pack is installedTo prevent accidental erasure Inserting a cassetteTo eject the cassette Camera recording CameraTo finish recording b Camera recordingTo stop recording momentarily a To focus the viewfinder lensZooming 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 If your VCR or TV is a monaural type Connections for playbackIf you connect directly to TV To connect to a VCR or TV without Video/Audio input jacksPlaying 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 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 timeTo cancel the fade-in/fade-out function When fading in aWhen fading out b Fade-in and fade-outOverlapping two pictures Wiping away a still picture Enjoying picture effect To turn off picture effect Using picture effect functionEnjoying 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 Using the wide mode functionSelecting the desired mode FullTo 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 Superimposing a title Selecting the languageTo add the title while you are recording Using titles To add the title from the beginningSuperimposing a title If you have not stored any original titlesTo select the color of the title To select the position of the titleIf you do nothing more than 5 minutes To edit a title you have storedInstead of selecting To store the title To delete a titleTo see if you have performed ORC Checking the tape condition before recording ORCEach time you insert the cassette Releasing the Steady Shot function To activate the Steady Shot function againTo focus manually Selecting automatic/manual adjustment modesTo manually adjust the brightness Focusing manually Focusing manuallyWhen to use manual focus To shoot with autofocus momentarily Focusing manuallyTo return to autofocus mode To record a very distant subjectAbout the Program AE function Using the Program AE functionUsing the aperture priority mode Using the shutter priority mode Using the Program AE Function To return to automatic adjustment mode When the aperture value is automatically adjusted to F1.6When shooting an excessively bright subject Using the twilight modeWhen shooting a very bright subject To select the best shutter speedUsing manual mode When to use manual modeAdjustment of each item Using manual modeShooting in manual mode To adjust the apertureTo adjust the gain To change the settingTo lock the manual settings Using slow shutter When recording with slow shutter functionTips for manual adjustment Understanding the exposureExample 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 · One push white balance mode Adjusting the white balanceSelecting the appropriate mode Outdoor modeTo return to automatic white balance mode Adjusting the white balanceSetting the white balance mode When the light source changesAdvanced operations To scan the beginning of all days Searching the boundaries of recorded dateTo search for the beginning of a specific date To stop searching or scanningReturning to a pre-registered position Searching the boundaries of recorded dateWhen marking during recording or playback Marking an index signalWhen marking at the beginning of recording or playback Locating the marking positionScanning the beginning of each marking position index scan To cancel index scan modeLocating the marking position 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 codeWriting the RC Time code on a recorded tape IndicatorEditing onto another tape Before editingTo edit more scenes Editing onto another tapeStarting editing To stop editingTo stop recording Recording from a VCR or TVTo check the picture from a VCR or TV before recording Recording from a VCR or TV Replacing recording on a tape insert editingChanging the lithium battery in the camcorder Changing the lithium batteryTo check the preset date and time Resetting the date and timeTo correct the date and time setting Year indicator changes as followsUsable cassettes and playback modes When you play backLP long play mode Selecting cassette typesTips 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 Moisture condensation Maintenance information and precautionsHow to prevent moisture condensation Inside the camcorderPrecautions Camcorder operation Maintenance information and precautionsVideo head cleaning On handling tapesCamcorder care AC power adaptorIf battery leakage occurred ChargingDifference in color systems Using your camcorder abroadPower sources Camcorder Symptom Cause and/or Corrective ActionTrouble check Symptom Trouble checkPicture When the Charge lamp does not flash again When the Charge lamp flashesSymptom Corrective Actions Video camera recorder SpecificationsInput and output connectors SystemIdentifying the parts £ !¢ ! !¤¥ !» Identifying the parts@¥ @» #¼ #Á #ª To Watch the demonstration To enter Demo modeTo exit Demo mode Remote Commander To prepare the Remote CommanderTo avoid damage from possible battery leakage To use the Remote CommanderRemote control direction Attaching the shoulder strap Operations indicators AE aReplace Battery Tape K, L Y, ZCCD-TR3400