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Identifying the parts

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!¥ EJECT switch (p.9) !» LANC l control jack

lstands for Local Application Control Bus System. The l control jack is used for controlling the tape transport of video equipment and peripherals connected to it. This jack has the same function as the jack indicated as CONTROL L or REMOTE.

@¼ Cassette compartment (p.9) @Á Grip strap (p.13)

@ª 2 (headphone) jack (p.16)

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@£ RFU DC OUT (RFU adaptor DC output) jack (p.15)

@¢ S VIDEO jack (p.15)

@° VIDEO/AUDIO jacks (p.15) @¤ MIC jack (PLUG IN POWER)

Connect an external microphone (not supplied). This jack also accepts a “plug-in- power” microphone.

Additional information

CCD-TR3400 3-859-084-22(1)

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Sony CCD-TR3400 operating instructions ¥ !», Identifying the parts

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 pack Inserting a cassette To eject the cassetteTo prevent accidental erasure Camera Camera recording To focus the viewfinder lens Camera recordingTo stop recording momentarily a To finish recording b 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 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 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 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 Using picture effect function Enjoying picture effectTo 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 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 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 Checking 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 function Selecting automatic/manual adjustment modes To manually adjust the brightnessTo focus manually Focusing manually When to use manual focusFocusing manually To record a very distant subject Focusing manuallyTo return to autofocus mode To shoot with autofocus momentarily Using the Program AE function Using the aperture priority modeAbout 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 change the setting To lock the manual settingsTo adjust the gain When recording with slow shutter function Using slow shutter Understanding the exposure Tips for manual adjustment 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 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 To 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 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 Recording 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 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 Brand-new battery pack Recharge the battery pack whenever you likeBe 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 Using your camcorder abroad Power sourcesDifference in color systems Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Action Trouble checkCamcorder Trouble check Symptom Picture When the Charge lamp flashes Symptom Corrective ActionsWhen 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 enter Demo mode To exit Demo modeTo Watch the demonstration To prepare the Remote Commander Remote Commander To use the Remote Commander Remote control directionTo avoid damage from possible battery leakage Attaching the shoulder strap AE a Operations indicators Replace Battery Tape Y, Z K, L CCD-TR3400