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Sony CCD-TR3400 operating instructions Changing the mode settings, Hi8 AUTO/OFF

Models: CCD-TR3400

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Changing the mode settings

You can change the mode settings in the menu system to further enjoy the features and functions of the camcorder.

(1) Press MENU to display the menu.

(2) Turn the control dial so that the desired item is highlighted white.

(3) Press the control dial. The setting menu appears.

(4) Turn the control dial to highlight a setting, and press the control dial to select it.

(5) If you want to change the other modes, repeat steps 2 to 4.

(6) Press MENU to erase the menu display.

Advanced

1

MENU

5

CAMERA

MENU

WINDOFF COMMANDER

Hi8

COUNTER ORC TO SET TITLE COL TITLE POS

[MENU] : END

VTR

MENU

COMMANDER OFF EDIT

HiFi SOUND Hi8

COUNTER TBC DNR

[MENU] : END

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3

4

MENU
WIND	OFF
COMMANDER
Hi8
COUNTERMENU
ORC TO SET
	WIND
TITLE COL		ON
	COMMANDER	ON
TITLE POS
	Hi8
	COUNTERMENU
[MENU] : END
	ORC TO SET
	TITLE COL
	TITLE POS	ON
	BEEP	ON
	[MENU] : END
	[MENU] : END
	MENU
	BEEP	ON
		OFF
	[MENU] : END
MENU
BEEP	ON
	OFF
[MENU] : END

operations

Selecting the mode setting of each item

Items for both CAMERA and VTR modes

COUNTER <NORMAL/TIME CODE>

•Normally select NORMAL.

•Select TIME CODE to display the RC time code in order to edit more precisely.

COMMANDER <ON/OFF>

•Select ON when using the supplied Remote Commander for the camcorder.

•Select OFF when not using the Remote Commander.

Hi8 <AUTO/OFF>

•Normally select AUTO to have the camcorder automatically set the recording mode (Hi8 or standard 8 mm) depending upon the cassette type being used.

•Select OFF to record a Hi8 tape in standard 8 mm format.

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Sony CCD-TR3400 operating instructions Changing the mode settings, Hi8 AUTO/OFF

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 When the NP-F930 battery pack is installed Installing the battery packInserting a cassette To eject the cassetteTo prevent accidental erasure Camera Camera recordingTo stop recording momentarily a Camera recordingTo finish recording b 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 you connect directly to TV Connections for playbackIf your VCR or TV is a monaural type 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 Hi8 AUTO/OFF Changing the mode settingsItems for Camera mode only Changing the mode settingsHiFi Sound STEREO/1/2 Items for VTR mode onlyTo stop recording with the date or time Recording with the date or timeWhen fading out b When fading in aTo cancel the fade-in/fade-out function 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 Recording a still picture To cancel still modeRecording still pictures successively To cancel the flash motionSuperimposing a moving picture on a still picture To cancel the luminancekeyTo change the end point Re-recording a picture in the middle of a recorded tapeSelecting the desired mode Using the wide mode functionUsing the wide mode function 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 Selecting the language Superimposing a titleSuperimposing a title Using titles To add the title from the beginningTo add the title while you are recording If you have not stored any original titlesTo select the position of the title To select the color of the titleInstead of selecting To store the title To edit a title you have storedIf you do nothing more than 5 minutes To delete a titleChecking the tape condition before recording ORC Each time you insert the cassetteTo see if you have performed ORC To activate the Steady Shot function again Releasing the Steady Shot functionSelecting automatic/manual adjustment modes To manually adjust the brightnessTo focus manually Focusing manually When to use manual focusFocusing manually To return to autofocus mode Focusing manuallyTo shoot with autofocus momentarily To record a very distant subjectUsing the Program AE function Using the aperture priority modeAbout the Program AE function To return to automatic adjustment mode Using the Program AE FunctionUsing the shutter priority mode When the aperture value is automatically adjusted to F1.6When shooting a very bright subject Using the twilight modeWhen shooting an excessively bright subject To select the best shutter speedWhen to use manual mode Using manual modeShooting in manual mode Using manual modeAdjustment of each item To adjust the apertureTo change the setting To lock the manual settingsTo adjust the gain When recording with slow shutter function Using slow shutterUnderstanding the exposure Tips for manual adjustmentTips 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 Selecting the appropriate mode Adjusting the white balance· One push white balance mode Outdoor modeSetting the white balance mode Adjusting the white balanceTo return to automatic white balance mode When the light source changesAdvanced operations To search for the beginning of a specific date Searching the boundaries of recorded dateTo scan the beginning of all days To stop searching or scanningSearching the boundaries of recorded date Returning to a pre-registered positionWhen marking at the beginning of recording or playback Marking an index signalWhen marking during recording or playback Locating the marking positionTo cancel index scan mode Locating the marking positionScanning the beginning of each marking position index scan Locating the desired marking position index search To stop index search modeErasing an index signal To stop writing the RC time code Writing the RC Time code on a recorded tapeEditing onto another tape IndicatorWriting the RC Time code on a recorded tape Before editingStarting editing Editing onto another tapeTo edit more scenes To stop editingRecording from a VCR or TV To check the picture from a VCR or TV before recordingTo stop recording Replacing recording on a tape insert editing Recording from a VCR or TVChanging 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 indicator changes as followsLP long play mode When you play backUsable cassettes and playback modes 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 How to prevent moisture condensation Maintenance information and precautionsMoisture condensation Inside the camcorderVideo head cleaning Maintenance information and precautionsPrecautions Camcorder operation On handling tapesIf battery leakage occurred AC power adaptorCamcorder care ChargingUsing your camcorder abroad Power sourcesDifference in color systems Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Action Trouble checkCamcorder Trouble check SymptomPicture When the Charge lamp flashes Symptom Corrective ActionsWhen the Charge lamp does not flash again Input and output connectors SpecificationsVideo camera recorder System£ !¢ ! !¤ Identifying the partsIdentifying the parts ¥ !»@¥ @» #¼ #Á #ª To enter Demo mode To exit Demo modeTo Watch the demonstration To prepare the Remote Commander Remote CommanderTo use the Remote Commander Remote control directionTo avoid damage from possible battery leakage Attaching the shoulder strap AE a Operations indicatorsReplace Battery Tape Y, Z K, LCCD-TR3400