Items for VTR mode only, HiFi Sound STEREO/1/2

Changing the mode settings

Items for VTR mode only

EDIT <ON/OFF>

•Select ON to minimize picture deterioration when editing.

•Normally select OFF.

HiFi SOUND <STEREO/1/2>

•Normally select STEREO.

•Select 1 or 2 to play back a dual sound track tape.

TBC* <ON/OFF>

•Select ON to correct for jitter.

•Select OFF to not correct for jitter. The picture may not be steady when you playback.

DNR* <ON/OFF>

•Select ON to reduce picture noise.

•Select OFF to not reduce noise.

*These settings are retained even when the battery is removed, as long as the lithium battery is in place.

Note on TBC setting

Set TBC to OFF when playing back:

•A tape you have dubbed over.

•A tape on which you recorded the signal of a TV game or similar machine.

Advanced operations

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Sony CCD-TR3400 operating instructions Items for VTR mode only, HiFi Sound STEREO/1/2

Contents

Video Camera Recorder For the customers in Canada WelcomeFor the customers in the U.S.A Table of contents Precautions on camcorder care Using this manualPrecaution on copyright Checking supplied accessories Charging time Charging and installing the battery packCharging the battery pack To remove the battery pack Charging and installing the battery packBattery life When the NP-F930 battery pack is installed Installing the battery pack To prevent accidental erasure Inserting a cassetteTo eject the cassette Camera Camera recording To focus the viewfinder lens Camera recordingTo stop recording momentarily a To finish recording b Zooming speed Variable speed zooming Using the zoom featureWhen you shoot a subject using a telephoto zoom If you wear glasses Hints for better shootingPlace the camcorder on a flat surface or use a tripod To begin re-recording Checking the recorded pictureTo stop playback To connect to a VCR or TV without Video/Audio input jacks Connections for playbackIf you connect directly to TV If your VCR or TV is a monaural type Playing back a tape Using the remote commanderTo display the viewfinder screen indicators on the TV Playing back a tape When bars ------ appear To display the date when you recordedTo display the time when you recorded To remove the connecting plate Using alternative power sourcesUsing the house current Using a car battery Using alternative power sourcesUsing alkaline batteries Hi8 AUTO/OFF Changing the mode settings Items for Camera mode only Changing the mode settings HiFi Sound STEREO/1/2 Items for VTR mode only To stop recording with the date or time Recording with the date or time Fade-in and fade-out When fading in aWhen fading out b To cancel the fade-in/fade-out function Overlapping two pictures Wiping away a still picture Enjoying picture effect To turn off picture effect Using picture effect functionEnjoying picture effect Recording a still picture To cancel still mode Recording still pictures successively To cancel the flash motion Superimposing a moving picture on a still picture To cancel the luminancekey To change the end point Re-recording a picture in the middle of a recorded tape Full Using the wide mode functionSelecting the desired mode Using the wide mode function To watch the tape recorded in wide mode Using the wide mode functionTo cancel wide mode To return to normal recording Selecting the START/STOP modeTo extend the recording time in 5 SEC mode Selecting the language Superimposing a title If you have not stored any original titles Using titles To add the title from the beginningSuperimposing a title To add the title while you are recording To select the position of the title To select the color of the title To delete a title To edit a title you have storedInstead of selecting To store the title If you do nothing more than 5 minutes To see if you have performed ORC Checking the tape condition before recording ORCEach time you insert the cassette To activate the Steady Shot function again Releasing the Steady Shot function To focus manually Selecting automatic/manual adjustment modesTo manually adjust the brightness Focusing manually Focusing manuallyWhen to use manual focus To record a very distant subject Focusing manuallyTo return to autofocus mode To shoot with autofocus momentarily About the Program AE function Using the Program AE functionUsing the aperture priority mode When the aperture value is automatically adjusted to F1.6 Using the Program AE FunctionTo return to automatic adjustment mode Using the shutter priority mode To select the best shutter speed Using the twilight modeWhen shooting a very bright subject When shooting an excessively bright subject When to use manual mode Using manual mode To adjust the aperture Using manual modeShooting in manual mode Adjustment of each item To adjust the gain To change the settingTo lock the manual settings When recording with slow shutter function Using slow shutter Understanding the exposure Tips for manual adjustment Example 1 changing only the shutter speed Tips for manual adjustmentCreating a desired picture without changing the exposure This function is also effective under following conditions Shooting with backlightingAfter shooting When adjusting the brightness Adjusting the brightness of the pictureTo cancel the AE shift Outdoor mode Adjusting the white balanceSelecting the appropriate mode · One push white balance mode When the light source changes Adjusting the white balanceSetting the white balance mode To return to automatic white balance mode Advanced operations To stop searching or scanning Searching the boundaries of recorded dateTo search for the beginning of a specific date To scan the beginning of all days Searching the boundaries of recorded date Returning to a pre-registered position Locating the marking position Marking an index signalWhen marking at the beginning of recording or playback When marking during recording or playback Scanning the beginning of each marking position index scan To cancel index scan modeLocating the marking position Locating the desired marking position index search To stop index search mode Erasing an index signal To stop writing the RC time code Writing the RC Time code on a recorded tape Before editing IndicatorEditing onto another tape Writing the RC Time code on a recorded tape To stop editing Editing onto another tapeStarting editing To edit more scenes To stop recording Recording from a VCR or TVTo check the picture from a VCR or TV before recording Replacing recording on a tape insert editing Recording from a VCR or TV Changing the lithium battery Changing the lithium battery in the camcorder Year indicator changes as follows Resetting the date and timeTo correct the date and time setting To check the preset date and time Selecting cassette types When you play backLP long play mode Usable cassettes and playback modes Tips for using the battery pack Tips for using the battery pack Be sure to observe the following Brand-new battery packRecharge the battery pack whenever you like Inside the camcorder Maintenance information and precautionsHow to prevent moisture condensation Moisture condensation On handling tapes Maintenance information and precautionsVideo head cleaning Precautions Camcorder operation Charging AC power adaptorIf battery leakage occurred Camcorder care Difference in color systems Using your camcorder abroadPower sources Camcorder Symptom Cause and/or Corrective ActionTrouble check Trouble check Symptom Picture When the Charge lamp does not flash again When the Charge lamp flashesSymptom Corrective Actions System SpecificationsInput and output connectors Video camera recorder £ !¢ ! !¤ Identifying the parts Identifying the parts ¥ !» @¥ @» #¼ #Á #ª To Watch the demonstration To enter Demo modeTo exit Demo mode To prepare the Remote Commander Remote Commander To avoid damage from possible battery leakage To use the Remote CommanderRemote control direction Attaching the shoulder strap AE a Operations indicators Replace Battery Tape Y, Z K, L CCD-TR3400