Editing onto another tape, Before editing | Sony CCD-TR3400 specification

Writing the RC Time code on a recorded tape

Note on --	:--:--:-- indicator
The --:--:--:--	indicator appears during playback if:

•nothing is recorded.

•the RC time code is unreadable because of the damage of the tape or because of the noise.

•you recorded using another VCR without RC time code function.

•you erase the index signal or make PCM after recording on another VCR in the portion on which the RC time code is written.

In this case, we recommend you to rewrite the RC time code.

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.

Advanced Operations

Before editing

Connect the camcorder to the VCR as described in “Connections for playback” on page 15.

Set the input selector on the VCR to LINE, if available.

(1) While pressing the small green button on the POWER switch, set it to VTR.

(2) Set EDIT to ON in the menu system.

1 POWER CAMERA

OFF

VTR

2 1 MENU 2	3	MENU
2 1 MENU 2	3	EDITOFF
		ON

[MENU] : END

: Signal flow

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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 When the NP-F930 battery pack is installed Installing the battery pack To eject the cassette Inserting a cassetteTo prevent accidental erasure Camera Camera recording To focus the viewfinder lens Camera recordingTo stop recording momentarily a To finish recording b 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 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 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 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 Enjoying picture effect Using picture effect functionTo turn off 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 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 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 Each time you insert the cassette Checking the tape condition before recording ORCTo see if you have performed ORC To activate the Steady Shot function again Releasing the Steady Shot function To manually adjust the brightness Selecting automatic/manual adjustment modesTo focus manually When to use manual focus Focusing manuallyFocusing manually To record a very distant subject Focusing manuallyTo return to autofocus mode To shoot with autofocus momentarily Using the aperture priority mode Using the Program AE functionAbout the Program AE function 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 lock the manual settings To change the settingTo adjust the gain When recording with slow shutter function Using slow shutter Understanding the exposure Tips for manual adjustment 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 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 Locating the marking position To cancel index scan modeScanning the beginning of each marking position index scan 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 check the picture from a VCR or TV before recording Recording from a VCR or TVTo stop 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 Recharge the battery pack whenever you like Brand-new battery packBe sure to observe the following 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 Power sources Using your camcorder abroadDifference in color systems Trouble check Symptom Cause and/or Corrective ActionCamcorder Trouble check Symptom Picture Symptom Corrective Actions When the Charge lamp flashesWhen the Charge lamp does not flash again System SpecificationsInput and output connectors Video camera recorder £ !¢ ! !¤ Identifying the parts Identifying the parts ¥ !» @¥ @» #¼ #Á #ª To exit Demo mode To enter Demo modeTo Watch the demonstration To prepare the Remote Commander Remote Commander Remote control direction To use the Remote CommanderTo avoid damage from possible battery leakage Attaching the shoulder strap AE a Operations indicators Replace Battery Tape Y, Z K, L CCD-TR3400