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operating instructions
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Specification
Install
Marking an index signal
Indicator
To remove the connecting plate
Symptom
Resetting the date and time
Checking supplied accessories
Using the remote commander
Charging the battery pack
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Sony Corporation
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CCD-TR3400
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Contents
Video Camera Recorder
Welcome
For the customers in the U.S.A
For the customers in Canada
Table of contents
Using this manual
Precaution on copyright
Precautions on camcorder care
Checking supplied accessories
Charging and installing the battery pack
Charging the battery pack
Charging time
Charging and installing the battery pack
Battery life
To remove the battery pack
Installing the battery pack
When the NP-F930 battery pack is installed
Inserting a cassette
To eject the cassette
To prevent accidental erasure
Camera recording
Camera
Camera recording
To stop recording momentarily a
To finish recording b
To focus the viewfinder lens
Using the zoom feature
When you shoot a subject using a telephoto zoom
Zooming speed Variable speed zooming
Hints for better shooting
Place the camcorder on a flat surface or use a tripod
If you wear glasses
Checking the recorded picture
To stop playback
To begin re-recording
Connections for playback
If you connect directly to TV
If 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 TV
Playing back a tape
Playing back a tape
To display the date when you recorded
To display the time when you recorded
When bars ------ appear
Using alternative power sources
Using the house current
To remove the connecting plate
Using alternative power sources
Using alkaline batteries
Using 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 b
To 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 effect
To 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 mode
Using the wide mode function
Full
Using the wide mode function
To cancel wide mode
To watch the tape recorded in wide mode
Selecting the START/STOP mode
To extend the recording time in 5 SEC mode
To return to normal recording
Superimposing a title
Selecting the language
Using titles To add the title from the beginning
Superimposing a title
To 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 title
If you do nothing more than 5 minutes
To delete a title
Checking the tape condition before recording ORC
Each time you insert the cassette
To 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 brightness
To focus manually
Focusing manually
When to use manual focus
Focusing manually
Focusing manually
To return to autofocus mode
To shoot with autofocus momentarily
To record a very distant subject
Using the Program AE function
Using the aperture priority mode
About the Program AE function
Using the Program AE Function
To return to automatic adjustment mode
Using the shutter priority mode
When the aperture value is automatically adjusted to F1.6
Using the twilight mode
When shooting a very bright subject
When 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 mode
Adjustment of each item
To adjust the aperture
To change the setting
To lock the manual settings
To 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 exposure
Example 1 changing only the shutter speed
Shooting with backlighting
After shooting
This function is also effective under following conditions
Adjusting the brightness of the picture
To cancel the AE shift
When 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 mode
To 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 date
To 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 playback
When marking during recording or playback
Locating the marking position
To cancel index scan mode
Locating the marking position
Scanning 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 tape
Writing the RC Time code on a recorded tape
Before editing
Editing onto another tape
Starting editing
To edit more scenes
To stop editing
Recording from a VCR or TV
To check the picture from a VCR or TV before recording
To 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 setting
To check the preset date and time
Year indicator changes as follows
When you play back
LP long play mode
Usable 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 like
Be sure to observe the following
Maintenance information and precautions
How to prevent moisture condensation
Moisture condensation
Inside the camcorder
Maintenance information and precautions
Video head cleaning
Precautions Camcorder operation
On handling tapes
AC power adaptor
If battery leakage occurred
Camcorder care
Charging
Using your camcorder abroad
Power sources
Difference in color systems
Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Action
Trouble check
Camcorder
Symptom
Trouble check
Picture
When the Charge lamp flashes
Symptom Corrective Actions
When the Charge lamp does not flash again
Specifications
Input and output connectors
Video camera recorder
System
Identifying the parts
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To enter Demo mode
To exit Demo mode
To Watch the demonstration
Remote Commander
To prepare the Remote Commander
To use the Remote Commander
Remote control direction
To avoid damage from possible battery leakage
Attaching the shoulder strap
Operations indicators
AE a
Replace Battery Tape
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Y, Z
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