Using the Program AE function | Sony CCD-TR3400 instruction

Using the PROGRAM AE function

About the PROGRAM AE function

You can select from three PROGRAM AE modes to fit the shooting situation. Set AUTO LOCK/HOLD to the center position. Press PROGRAM AE, then select the desired mode by turning the control dial. Each time you turn the dial, the indicator in the

viewfinder changes: A (Aperture Priority) ÷ S (Shutter Priority) ÷• (Twilight).

PROGRAM

A E

AUTO LOCK HOLD

AE A

AE S

Display window

AE A

AE S

Note on recording in PROGRAM AE

We recommend that you adjust the focus and white balance manually.

Using the aperture priority mode

You can select the aperture to determine the desired depth of focus field. The shutter speed is automatically set (between 1/60 and 1/2000) according to the aperture value to maintain appropriate exposure.

(1) Set AUTO LOCK/HOLD to the center position.

(2) Press PROGRAM AE so that the indicator appears in the viewfinder.

(3) Turn the control dial to select A, then press the dial.

(4) Turn the control dial to select the desired aperture value. You can select from the following 15 values: F1.6, F2, F2.4, F2.8, F3.4, F4, F4.8, F5.6, F6.8, F8, F9.6, F11, F14, F16, F19. For a smaller aperture, select a higher value.

1	3	AE A
AUTO LOCK	HOLD
2	4	AE A
PROGRAM	4	AE A	AE A
A E		1000	250
A E		F5.6	250
		F5.6	F11

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Contents

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