Sony CCD-TR311 Adjusting the exposure, Shooting with the sun behind you, Shooting in the dark

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Adjusting the exposure

Shooting with the sun behind you

If the light source is behind your subject, or in the following situations, the subject will be recorded too dark.

•The subject is indoors and there is a window behind the subject. •Bright light sources are included in the scene.

•When shooting a person wearing white or shiny clothes in front of a white background, the face will be recorded too dark.

Shooting in the dark

We recommend you to use the built-in light or a video light (not supplied). To get the best color, you must maintain a sufficient light level.

When you adjust the exposure manually

•BACK LIGHT does not work.

•If you change the setting of PROGRAM AE mode, the camcorder automatically returns to automatic exposure mode.

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Contents Video Camera Recorder Welcome Table of contents Using this manual Types of differencesPrecautions on camcorder care Using this manualPrecaution on copyright Operational for effective useAC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power adaptor Checking supplied accessoriesWireless Remote Commander 1 p V connecting cable 1 p *for stereo model Shoulder strap 1 pInstalling and charging the battery pack Installing the battery packInstalling and charging the battery pack Charging the battery packCCD-TR311/TR414 Battery lifeCharging time CCD-TR413To remove the battery pack Inserting 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 lensCamera recording Using the zoom feature When you shoot a subject using a telephoto zoomZooming speed Variable speed zooming Selecting the START/STOP mode To extend the recording time in 5SEC modeCCD-TR940 only Hints for better shooting Place the camcorder on a flat surface or use a tripodChecking the recorded picture To stop playbackTo begin re-recording Connections for playback CCD-TR311/TR413/TR414Not supplied Connections for playback Using the AV cordless IR receiver CCD-TR414/TR940 onlyTo cancel the Laser Link function To play back on a TVUsing the remote commander To display the viewfinder screen indicators on the TVPlaying back a tape To locate a scene picture search Using headphones CCD-TR940 onlyPlaying back a tape To view the picture at 1/5 speed slow playbackUsing alternative power sources Using the house currentUsing alternative power sources Using a car batteryTo remove the car battery charger Changing the mode settings PlayerChanging the mode settings Items for Camera mode only HiFi Sound STEREO/1/2 CCD-TR940 only Items for VTR/PLAYER mode onlyFollowing settings work only during playback TBC* ON/OFF CCD-TR940 onlyTo make a fine adjustment Shooting with backlightingAfter shooting Fader mosaic Using the Fader functionCCD-TR940 only Selecting the fader function Bounce Fade in onlyWhen fading out b Using the Fader functionUsing the fader function When fading in a When you use the bounce functionShooting in the dark NightShot To cancel the NightShot functionUsing the NightShot light CCD-TR940 onlyFull Using the wide mode functionSelecting the desired mode FullTo cancel wide mode Using the wide mode functionUsing the wide mode function To watch the tape recorded in wide modeUsing the Program AE function Selecting the best modeUsing the Program AE function Using the Program AE functionTo turn off program AE Focusing manually CCD-TR940 only When to use manual focusTo return to autofocus mode Focusing manuallyFocusing manually To record a very distant subjectEnjoying picture effect Selecting picture effectUsing picture effect function Enjoying picture effectTo turn off picture effect Adjusting the exposure Adjusting the exposureCCD-TR940 only When to adjust the exposure To return to automatic exposure modeShooting with the sun behind you Adjusting the exposureWhen you adjust the exposure manually Shooting in the darkSuperimposing a title Superimposing titlesTo superimpose the title from beginning To select the language of preset titleSuperimposing a title To superimpose the title while you are recordingMaking your own titles To edit a title you have stored Recording with the date/timeMaking your own titles To delete a titleOptimizing the recording condition Each time you insert the cassetteCCD-TR413/TR414/TR940 only Using the built-in lightTo stop using the built-in light To turn on the built-in light automaticallyUsing the built-in light Replacing the bulbReleasing the Steady Shot function To activate the Steady Shot function againEditing onto another tape Recording from a VCR or TV To check the picture from a VCR or TV before recordingTo stop recording Changing the lithium battery in the camcorder Changing 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 changes as followsSimple setting of clock by time difference Usable cassettes and playback modes What is Video 8 /Video Hi8 ?When you play back Selecting cassette typesTo save battery power Tips for using the battery packBattery life is shorter in a cold environment When to replace the battery packLife of the battery pack Tips for using the battery packBattery pack heats up Charging temperatureWhat is InfoLITHIUM How the battery consumption is displayedTo obtain more accurate remaining battery indication Maintenance information and precautions To reattach the eyecup Maintenance information and precautionsRemoving dust from inside the viewfinder CCD-TR311 onlyOn handling tapes Precautions Camcorder operationBuilt-in light Camcorder careAC power adaptor If battery leakage occurredUsing your camcorder abroad Power sourcesDifference in color systems Symptom Trouble checkCamcorder Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions Trouble checkPicture Self-diagnosis display ViewfinderFive-digit display Cause and/or Corrective Actions Specifications Video camera recorderIdentifying the parts Lens cover Power switch pLithium battery compartment p Editsearch button pIdentifying the parts @¥ Program AE dial p @» Eyecup #¼ Picture Effect button p #ª Menu button p#¢ Battery mounting surface #£ Viewfinder lens adjustment ring #¥ START/STOP button p#» Standby switch p $¼ Hook for shoulder strap pVIDEO/AUDIO jacks p Additional informationRemote Commander To prepare the Remote CommanderTransmitter To exit demo mode To avoid damage from possible battery leakageTo enter demo mode Attaching the shoulder strapSteady Shot off indicator CCD-TR414/TR940 only p Operation indicators Viewfinder Display windowExposure indicator CCD-TR940 only p /Zoom indicator p @ª Full charge indicator pBattery is weak or dead Tape is near the endTape has run out Index