Sony CCD-TR3400 Editing onto another tape, Starting editing, To edit more scenes, To stop editing

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Editing onto another tape

Starting editing

(1) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to record over) into the VCR, and insert your recorded tape into the camcorder.

(2) Play back the recorded tape on the camcorder until you locate the point where you want to start editing, then press P to set the camcorder in playback pause mode.

(3) On the VCR, locate the recording start point and set the VCR in recording pause mode.

(4) Press Pon the camcorder and VCR simultaneously to start editing.

To edit more scenes

Repeat steps 2 to 4.

To stop editing

Press ¹on both the camcorder and the VCR.

Note on the DISPLAY function

If you have displayed the viewfinder screen indicators on the TV, erase the indicators by pressing DISPLAY on the Remote Commander so that they will not be superimposed on the edited tape.

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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 CameraCamera recording To stop recording momentarily aTo finish recording b 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 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 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 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 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 Selecting the desired modeUsing the wide mode function 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 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 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 Focusing manually To return to autofocus modeTo shoot with autofocus momentarily To record a very distant subjectAbout the Program AE function Using the Program AE functionUsing the aperture priority mode 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 Be sure to observe the following Brand-new battery packRecharge the battery pack whenever you like 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 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 Specifications Input and output connectorsVideo camera recorder 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