Sony CCD-TR311 operating instructions Editing onto another tape

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Editing onto another tape

You can create your own video program by editing with any other h8 mm, HHi8,

jVHS, kS-VHS, ðVHSC, KS-VHSC, lBetamax or ÂED Betamax VCR that has video/audio inputs.

Before editing

Connect the camcorder to the VCR using the supplied A/V connecting cable. Set the input selector on the VCR to LINE, if available.

Set EDIT to ON in the menu system (p. 25).

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 just before where you want to start editing, then press Pto 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) First press P on the camcorder, and after few seconds press P of the VCR to start editing.

To edit more scenes

Repeat steps 2 to 4.

To superimpose the title while you are editing

You can superimpose the title while you are editing. Refer to “Superimpose a title” (p. 43).

To stop editing

Press p on both the camcorder and the VCR.

Note on the DISPLAY function

– CCD-TR413/TR414/TR940 only

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.

Note on Fine Synchro Edit

If you connect a video deck that has the Fine Synchro Edit feature to the LANC l jack of the camcorder, using a LANC cable (not supplied), the edit will be even more precise.

Advanced operations

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Contents Video Camera Recorder Welcome Table of contents Types of differences Using this manualOperational for effective use Using this manualPrecaution on copyright Precautions on camcorder careV connecting cable 1 p *for stereo model Shoulder strap 1 p Checking supplied accessoriesWireless Remote Commander 1 p AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power adaptorInstalling the battery pack Installing and charging the battery packCharging the battery pack Installing and charging the battery packCCD-TR413 Battery lifeCharging time CCD-TR311/TR414To remove the battery pack Inserting a cassette To eject the cassetteTo prevent accidental erasure Camera Camera recordingTo focus the viewfinder lens Camera recordingTo stop recording momentarily a To finish recording bCamera 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 Place the camcorder on a flat surface or use a tripod Hints for better shootingChecking the recorded picture To stop playbackTo begin re-recording Connections for playback CCD-TR311/TR413/TR414Not supplied To play back on a TV Using the AV cordless IR receiver CCD-TR414/TR940 onlyTo cancel the Laser Link function Connections for playbackUsing the remote commander To display the viewfinder screen indicators on the TVPlaying back a tape To view the picture at 1/5 speed slow playback Using headphones CCD-TR940 onlyPlaying back a tape To locate a scene picture searchUsing the house current Using alternative power sourcesUsing alternative power sources Using a car batteryTo remove the car battery charger Player Changing the mode settingsChanging the mode settings Items for Camera mode only TBC* ON/OFF CCD-TR940 only Items for VTR/PLAYER mode onlyFollowing settings work only during playback HiFi Sound STEREO/1/2 CCD-TR940 onlyTo make a fine adjustment Shooting with backlightingAfter shooting Bounce Fade in only Using the Fader functionCCD-TR940 only Selecting the fader function Fader mosaicWhen you use the bounce function Using the Fader functionUsing the fader function When fading in a When fading out bCCD-TR940 only To cancel the NightShot functionUsing the NightShot light Shooting in the dark NightShotFull Using the wide mode functionSelecting the desired mode FullTo watch the tape recorded in wide mode Using the wide mode functionUsing the wide mode function To cancel wide modeSelecting the best mode Using the Program AE functionUsing the Program AE function Using the Program AE functionTo turn off program AE CCD-TR940 only When to use manual focus Focusing manuallyTo record a very distant subject Focusing manuallyFocusing manually To return to autofocus modeSelecting picture effect Enjoying picture effectUsing picture effect function Enjoying picture effectTo turn off picture effect To return to automatic exposure mode Adjusting the exposureCCD-TR940 only When to adjust the exposure Adjusting the exposureShooting in the dark Adjusting the exposureWhen you adjust the exposure manually Shooting with the sun behind youSuperimposing titles Superimposing a titleTo superimpose the title while you are recording To select the language of preset titleSuperimposing a title To superimpose the title from beginningMaking your own titles To delete a title Recording with the date/timeMaking your own titles To edit a title you have storedEach time you insert the cassette Optimizing the recording conditionTo turn on the built-in light automatically Using the built-in lightTo stop using the built-in light CCD-TR413/TR414/TR940 onlyReplacing the bulb Using the built-in lightTo activate the Steady Shot function again Releasing the Steady Shot functionEditing 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 Changing the lithium battery in the camcorderYear changes as follows Resetting the date and timeTo correct the date and time setting To check the preset date and timeSimple setting of clock by time difference Selecting cassette types What is Video 8 /Video Hi8 ?When you play back Usable cassettes and playback modesWhen to replace the battery pack Tips for using the battery packBattery life is shorter in a cold environment To save battery powerCharging temperature Tips for using the battery packBattery pack heats up Life of the battery packWhat is InfoLITHIUM How the battery consumption is displayedTo obtain more accurate remaining battery indication Maintenance information and precautions CCD-TR311 only Maintenance information and precautionsRemoving dust from inside the viewfinder To reattach the eyecupCamcorder care Precautions Camcorder operationBuilt-in light On handling tapesIf battery leakage occurred AC power adaptorUsing your camcorder abroad Power sourcesDifference in color systems Symptom Trouble checkCamcorder Trouble check Symptom Cause and/or Corrective ActionsPicture Self-diagnosis display ViewfinderFive-digit display Cause and/or Corrective Actions Video camera recorder SpecificationsEditsearch button p Lens cover Power switch pLithium battery compartment p Identifying the partsIdentifying the parts #ª Menu button p @¥ Program AE dial p @» Eyecup #¼ Picture Effect button p$¼ Hook for shoulder strap p #£ Viewfinder lens adjustment ring #¥ START/STOP button p#» Standby switch p #¢ Battery mounting surfaceAdditional information VIDEO/AUDIO jacks pRemote Commander To prepare the Remote CommanderTransmitter Attaching the shoulder strap To avoid damage from possible battery leakageTo enter demo mode To exit demo mode@ª Full charge indicator p Operation indicators Viewfinder Display windowExposure indicator CCD-TR940 only p /Zoom indicator p Steady Shot off indicator CCD-TR414/TR940 only pBattery is weak or dead Tape is near the endTape has run out Index