Sony CCD-TR311 Shooting with backlighting, After shooting, To make a fine adjustment

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Shooting with backlighting

When you shoot a subject with the light source behind the subject or a subject with a light background, use the BACK LIGHT function.

Press BACK LIGHT. The c indicator appears in the viewfinder.

[a]

[b]

BACK LIGHT

[a]Subject is too dark because of backlight.

[b]Subject becomes bright with backlight compensation.

After shooting

Be sure to release this adjustment condition by pressing BACK LIGHT again. The c indicator disappears. Otherwise, the picture will be too bright under normal lighting condition.

This function is also effective under the following conditions: •A subject with a light source nearby or a mirror reflecting light.

•A white subject against a white background. Especially when you shoot a person wearing shiny clothes made of silk or synthetic fiber, his or her face tends to become dark if you do not use this function.

To make a fine adjustment

– CCD-TR940 only

You can adjust the exposure manually. However, when you adjust the exposure manually, BACK LIGHT does not operate.

Advanced operations

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Contents Video Camera Recorder Welcome Table of contents Types of differences Using this manualPrecaution on copyright Using this manualPrecautions on camcorder care Operational for effective useWireless Remote Commander 1 p Checking supplied accessoriesAC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power adaptor V connecting cable 1 p *for stereo model Shoulder strap 1 pInstalling the battery pack Installing and charging the battery packCharging the battery pack Installing and charging the battery packCharging time Battery lifeCCD-TR311/TR414 CCD-TR413To remove the battery pack To prevent accidental erasure Inserting a cassetteTo eject the cassette Camera Camera recordingTo stop recording momentarily a Camera recordingTo finish recording b To focus the viewfinder lensCamera recording Zooming speed Variable speed zooming Using the zoom featureWhen you shoot a subject using a telephoto zoom CCD-TR940 only Selecting the START/STOP modeTo extend the recording time in 5SEC mode Place the camcorder on a flat surface or use a tripod Hints for better shootingTo begin re-recording Checking the recorded pictureTo stop playback Not supplied Connections for playbackCCD-TR311/TR413/TR414 To cancel the Laser Link function Using the AV cordless IR receiver CCD-TR414/TR940 onlyConnections for playback To play back on a TVPlaying back a tape Using the remote commanderTo display the viewfinder screen indicators on the TV Playing back a tape Using headphones CCD-TR940 onlyTo locate a scene picture search To view the picture at 1/5 speed slow playbackUsing the house current Using alternative power sourcesTo remove the car battery charger Using alternative power sourcesUsing a car battery Player Changing the mode settingsChanging the mode settings Items for Camera mode only Following settings work only during playback Items for VTR/PLAYER mode onlyHiFi Sound STEREO/1/2 CCD-TR940 only TBC* ON/OFF CCD-TR940 onlyAfter shooting To make a fine adjustmentShooting with backlighting CCD-TR940 only Selecting the fader function Using the Fader functionFader mosaic Bounce Fade in onlyUsing the fader function When fading in a Using the Fader functionWhen fading out b When you use the bounce functionUsing the NightShot light To cancel the NightShot functionShooting in the dark NightShot CCD-TR940 onlySelecting the desired mode Using the wide mode functionFull FullUsing the wide mode function Using the wide mode functionTo cancel wide mode To watch the tape recorded in wide modeSelecting the best mode Using the Program AE functionTo turn off program AE Using the Program AE functionUsing the Program AE function CCD-TR940 only When to use manual focus Focusing manuallyFocusing manually Focusing manuallyTo return to autofocus mode To record a very distant subjectSelecting picture effect Enjoying picture effectTo turn off picture effect Using picture effect functionEnjoying picture effect CCD-TR940 only When to adjust the exposure Adjusting the exposureAdjusting the exposure To return to automatic exposure modeWhen you adjust the exposure manually Adjusting the exposureShooting with the sun behind you Shooting in the darkSuperimposing titles Superimposing a titleSuperimposing a title To select the language of preset titleTo superimpose the title from beginning To superimpose the title while you are recordingMaking your own titles Making your own titles Recording with the date/timeTo edit a title you have stored To delete a titleEach time you insert the cassette Optimizing the recording conditionTo stop using the built-in light Using the built-in lightCCD-TR413/TR414/TR940 only To turn on the built-in light automaticallyReplacing the bulb Using the built-in lightTo activate the Steady Shot function again Releasing the Steady Shot functionEditing onto another tape To stop recording Recording from a VCR or TVTo check the picture from a VCR or TV before recording Changing the lithium battery in the camcorder Changing 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 changes as followsSimple setting of clock by time difference When you play back What is Video 8 /Video Hi8 ?Usable cassettes and playback modes Selecting cassette typesBattery life is shorter in a cold environment Tips for using the battery packTo save battery power When to replace the battery packBattery pack heats up Tips for using the battery packLife of the battery pack Charging temperatureTo obtain more accurate remaining battery indication What is InfoLITHIUMHow the battery consumption is displayed Maintenance information and precautions Removing dust from inside the viewfinder Maintenance information and precautionsTo reattach the eyecup CCD-TR311 onlyBuilt-in light Precautions Camcorder operationOn handling tapes Camcorder careIf battery leakage occurred AC power adaptorDifference in color systems Using your camcorder abroadPower sources Camcorder SymptomTrouble check Trouble check Symptom Cause and/or Corrective ActionsPicture Five-digit display Cause and/or Corrective Actions Self-diagnosis displayViewfinder Video camera recorder SpecificationsLithium battery compartment p Lens cover Power switch pIdentifying the parts Editsearch button pIdentifying the parts #ª Menu button p @¥ Program AE dial p @» Eyecup #¼ Picture Effect button p#» Standby switch p #£ Viewfinder lens adjustment ring #¥ START/STOP button p#¢ Battery mounting surface $¼ Hook for shoulder strap pAdditional information VIDEO/AUDIO jacks pTransmitter Remote CommanderTo prepare the Remote Commander To enter demo mode To avoid damage from possible battery leakageTo exit demo mode Attaching the shoulder strapExposure indicator CCD-TR940 only p /Zoom indicator p Operation indicators Viewfinder Display windowSteady Shot off indicator CCD-TR414/TR940 only p @ª Full charge indicator pTape has run out Battery is weak or deadTape is near the end Index