Sony CCD-TR3400 Maintenance information and precautions, Video head cleaning, On handling tapes

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Maintenance information and precautions

Video head cleaning

To ensure normal recording and clear pictures, clean the video heads. When the

vindicator and “ CLEANING CASSETTE” message appear one after another in the viewfinder or playback pictures are “noisy” or hardly visible, the video heads may be dirty.

[a]

[a] Slightly dirty [b] Very dirty

[b]

If this happens, clean the video heads with the Sony V8-25CLH cleaning cassette (not supplied). After checking the picture, if it is still “noisy,” repeat the cleaning. (Do not repeat cleaning more than 5 times in one session.)

Caution

Do not use a commercially available wet-type cleaning cassette. It may damage the video heads.

Note

If the V8-25CLH cleaning cassette is not available in your area, consult your nearest Sony dealer.

Precautions

Camcorder operation

•Operate the camcorder on 7.2 V (battery pack) or 8.4 V (AC power adaptor).

•For DC or AC operation, use the accessories recommended in this manual.

•Should any solid object or liquid get inside the casing, unplug the camcorder and have it checked by a Sony dealer before operating it any further.

•Avoid rough handling or mechanical shock. Be particularly careful of the lens.

•Keep the POWER switch set to OFF when not using the camcorder.

•Do not wrap up the camcorder and operate it since heat may build up internally.

•Keep the camcorder away from strong magnetic fields or mechanical vibration.

On handling tapes

Do not insert anything in the small holes on the rear of the cassette. These holes are used to sense the type of tape, thickness of tape and if the recording tab is in or out.

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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 CameraTo finish recording b Camera recordingTo stop recording momentarily a 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 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 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 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 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 Using the wide mode functionSelecting the desired mode 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 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 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 To shoot with autofocus momentarily Focusing manuallyTo return to autofocus mode To record a very distant subjectUsing the Program AE function Using the aperture priority modeAbout the Program AE function Using the shutter priority mode Using the Program AE FunctionTo 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 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 · 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 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 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 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 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 Brand-new battery pack Recharge the battery pack whenever you likeBe sure to observe the following 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 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 Video camera recorder SpecificationsInput and output connectors 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