Selecting the START/STOP mode | Sony CCD-TR3400 instruction

Selecting the START/STOP mode

Your camcorder has two modes besides normal start/stop mode. These modes enable you to take a series of quick shots resulting in a lively video.

(1) Set the START/STOP MODE switch to the desired mode.

: Recording starts when you press START/STOP, and stops when you press it again (normal mode).

(ANTI GROUND SHOOTING): The camcorder records only while you press down START/STOP so that you can avoid recording unnecessary scenes.

5 SEC: When you press START/STOP, the camcorder records for 5 seconds and then stops automatically.

(2) Turn STANDBY up and press START/STOP. Recording starts.

If you selected 5 SEC, five dots appear in the viewfinder. The dots disappear at a rate of one per second.

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START/ STOP MODE

ANTI GROUND SHOOTING

5 SEC

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LOCK

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T	Y
A	Y
	N DB

LOCK

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T	Y
A	Y
	N DB

REC 0:00:00

REC 0:00:04

To extend the recording time in 5 SEC mode

Press START/STOP again before all the dots disappear. Recording continues for about 5 seconds from the moment you pressed START/STOP.

To return to normal recording

Set the START/STOP MODE switch to . If you set the switch while recording, recording continues.

Note on 5 SEC recording and mode

You cannot use FADER/OVERLAP if you select 5 SEC or .

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Sony CCD-TR3400 Selecting the START/STOP mode, To extend the recording time in 5 SEC mode, To return to normal recording

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 Installing the battery pack When the NP-F930 battery pack is installed Inserting a cassette To eject the cassetteTo prevent accidental erasure Camera recording Camera Camera recording To stop recording momentarily aTo finish recording b To focus the viewfinder lens Using 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 Connections for playback If you connect directly to TVIf your VCR or TV is a monaural type To connect to a VCR or TV without Video/Audio input jacks Using 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 Changing the mode settings Hi8 AUTO/OFF Changing the mode settings Items for Camera mode only Items for VTR mode only HiFi Sound STEREO/1/2 Recording with the date or time To stop recording with the date or time When fading in a When fading out bTo cancel the fade-in/fade-out function Fade-in and fade-out Overlapping two pictures Wiping away a still picture Enjoying picture effect Using picture effect function Enjoying picture effectTo turn off picture effect To cancel still mode Recording a still picture To cancel the flash motion Recording still pictures successively To cancel the luminancekey Superimposing a moving picture on a still picture Re-recording a picture in the middle of a recorded tape To change the end point Using the wide mode function Selecting the desired modeUsing the wide mode function Full Using 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 Superimposing a title Selecting the language Using titles To add the title from the beginning Superimposing a titleTo add the title while you are recording If you have not stored any original titles To select the color of the title To select the position of the title To edit a title you have stored Instead of selecting To store the titleIf you do nothing more than 5 minutes To delete a title Checking the tape condition before recording ORC Each time you insert the cassetteTo see if you have performed ORC Releasing the Steady Shot function To activate the Steady Shot function again Selecting automatic/manual adjustment modes To manually adjust the brightnessTo focus manually Focusing manually When to use manual focusFocusing manually Focusing manually To return to autofocus modeTo shoot with autofocus momentarily To record a very distant subject Using the Program AE function Using the aperture priority modeAbout the Program AE function Using the Program AE Function To return to automatic adjustment modeUsing the shutter priority mode When the aperture value is automatically adjusted to F1.6 Using the twilight mode When shooting a very bright subjectWhen shooting an excessively bright subject To select the best shutter speed Using manual mode When to use manual mode Using manual mode Shooting in manual modeAdjustment of each item To adjust the aperture To change the setting To lock the manual settingsTo adjust the gain Using slow shutter When recording with slow shutter function Tips for manual adjustment Understanding the exposure Tips 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 Adjusting the white balance Selecting the appropriate mode· One push white balance mode Outdoor mode Adjusting the white balance Setting the white balance modeTo return to automatic white balance mode When the light source changes Advanced operations Searching the boundaries of recorded date To search for the beginning of a specific dateTo scan the beginning of all days To stop searching or scanning Returning to a pre-registered position Searching the boundaries of recorded date Marking an index signal When marking at the beginning of recording or playbackWhen marking during recording or playback Locating the marking position To cancel index scan mode Locating the marking positionScanning the beginning of each marking position index scan To stop index search mode Locating the desired marking position index search Erasing an index signal Writing the RC Time code on a recorded tape To stop writing the RC time code Indicator Editing onto another tapeWriting the RC Time code on a recorded tape Before editing Editing onto another tape Starting editingTo edit more scenes To stop editing Recording from a VCR or TV To check the picture from a VCR or TV before recordingTo stop recording Recording from a VCR or TV Replacing recording on a tape insert editing Changing the lithium battery in the camcorder Changing the lithium battery Resetting the date and time To correct the date and time settingTo check the preset date and time Year indicator changes as follows When you play back LP long play modeUsable cassettes and playback modes Selecting cassette types Tips 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 Maintenance information and precautions How to prevent moisture condensationMoisture condensation Inside the camcorder Maintenance information and precautions Video head cleaningPrecautions Camcorder operation On handling tapes AC power adaptor If battery leakage occurredCamcorder care Charging Using your camcorder abroad Power sourcesDifference in color systems Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Action Trouble checkCamcorder Symptom Trouble check Picture When the Charge lamp flashes Symptom Corrective ActionsWhen the Charge lamp does not flash again Specifications Input and output connectorsVideo camera recorder System Identifying the parts £ !¢ ! !¤ ¥ !» Identifying the parts @¥ @» #¼ #Á #ª To enter Demo mode To exit Demo modeTo Watch the demonstration Remote Commander To prepare the Remote Commander To use the Remote Commander Remote control directionTo avoid damage from possible battery leakage Attaching the shoulder strap Operations indicators AE a Replace Battery Tape K, L Y, Z CCD-TR3400