Sony CCD-TR3400 manual

CCD-TR3400 3-859-084- 22 (1) ©1996 by Sony Corporation 3-859-084- 22 (1) V ideo Camera Recor der Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Owner’s record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Ref[...]

2 CCD-TR3400 3-859-084- 22 (1) Welcome! Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony Handycam ® camcorder. With your Handycam, you can capture life’s precious moments with superior picture and sound quality. Your Handycam is loaded with advanced features, but at the same time it is very easy to use. You will soon be producing home video that yo[...]

3 CCD-TR3400 3-859-084- 22 (1) T able of contents Before you begin Using this manual .................................. 4 Checking supplied accessories ............. 5 Getting started Charging and installing the battery pack .................................................... 6 Inserting a cassette ................................. 9 Basic operati[...]

4 CCD-TR3400 3-859-084- 22 (1) Using this manual Before you begin As you read through this manual, buttons and settings on the camcorder are shown in capital letters. e.g. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. As indicated with ≥ in the illustrations, you can hear the beep sound to confirm your operation. Note on TV color systems TV color systems diffe[...]

5 Before you begin CCD-TR3400 3-859-084- 22 (1) Checking supplied accessories 1 2 Check that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder. 9 1 Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p.90) 2 NP-F530 Battery pack (1) (p.6) 3 AC-V316 or AC-V316A AC power adaptor (1) (p.6, 19) 4 CR2025 Lithium Battery (1) (p.71) The lithium battery is already ins[...]

6 CCD-TR3400 3-859-084- 22 (1) Charging and installing the battery pack Before using your camcorder, you first need to charge and install the battery pack. To charge the battery pack, use the supplied AC power adaptor. This camcorder operates with the “InfoLITHIUM” battery. If you use any other battery to operate your camcorder, the camcorder m[...]

7 Getting started CCD-TR3400 3-859-084- 22 (1) Battery life Battery pack NP-F530 (supplied) NP-F730 NP-F930 Continuous recording time 1) 110 (100) 250 (225) 400 (360) (min.) Typical recordng time 2) 65 (60) 150 (135) 225 (200) (min.) The available time for a fully charged battery is indicated outside parentheses. The available time for normal charg[...]

8 CCD-TR3400 3-859-084- 22 (1) Installing the battery pack Align the grooves of the battery pack with the receptacles of the camcorder and slide the battery pack down until it catches on the battery release lever and clicks. Make sure the battery pack is installed securely. When the NP-F930 battery pack is installed We recommend you to lift the vie[...]

9 Getting started CCD-TR3400 3-859-084- 22 (1) PUSH Inserting a cassette Make sure that the power source is installed. When you want to record in the Hi8 system, use Hi8 video cassette H . ( 1 ) While pressing the small blue button on the EJECT switch, slide it in the direction of the arrow. The cassette compartment automatically lifts up and opens[...]

10 CCD-TR3400 3-859-084- 22 (1) Make sure that the power source is installed and a cassette is inserted. Before you record one-time events, you may want to make a trial recording to make sure that the camcorder is working correctly. When you use the camcorder for the first time, power on it and reset the date and time to your time before you start [...]

11 Basic operations CCD-TR3400 3-859-084- 22 (1) L S T A N D B Y O C K L S T A N D B Y O C K To stop recording momentarily [a] Press START/STOP again. The “STBY” indicator appears in the viewfinder (Standby mode ). To finish recording [b] Press START/STOP again. Turn STANDBY down and set the POWER switch to OFF. Then, eject the cassette, remove[...]

12 CCD-TR3400 3-859-084- 22 (1) Camera recording Using the zoom feature Zooming is a recording technique that lets you change the size of the subject in the scene. For more professional-looking recordings, use the zoom function sparingly. “T” side: for telephoto (subject appears closer) “W” side: for wide-angle (subject appears farther away[...]

13 Basic operations CCD-TR3400 3-859-084- 22 (1) Hints for better shooting [a] 2 3 1 [c] [e] [d] For hand-held shots, you’ll get better results by holding the camcorder according to the following suggestions: • Hold the camcorder firmly and secure it with the grip strap so that you can easily manipulate the controls with your thumb [ a ] . • [...]

14 CCD-TR3400 3-859-084- 22 (1) Checking the recor ded picture Using EDITSEARCH, you can review the last recorded scene or check the recorded picture in the viewfinder. ( 1 ) While pressing the small green button on the POWER switch, set it to CAMERA. ( 2 ) Turn STANDBY up. ( 3 ) Press the РΠside of EDITSEARCH momentarily; the last few seconds[...]

15 Basic operations CCD-TR3400 3-859-084- 22 (1) Connections for playback Connect the camcorder to your VCR or TV to watch the playback picture on the TV screen. There are some ways to connect the camcorder to your TV. When monitoring the playback picture by connecting the camcorder to your TV, we recommend you to use house current for the power so[...]

16 CCD-TR3400 3-859-084- 22 (1) You can monitor the playback picture in the viewfinder. You can also monitor a picture on a TV screen, after connecting the camcorder to a TV or VCR. ( 1 ) While pressing the small green button on the POWER switch, set it to VTR. The tape transport buttons light up. ( 2 ) Insert the recorded tape with the window faci[...]

17 Basic operations CCD-TR3400 3-859-084- 22 (1) Playing back a tape Various playback modes To view a still picture (playback pause) Press P during playback. To resume playback, press P or · . To locate a scene (picture search) Keep pressing 0 or ) during playback. To resume normal playback, release the button. To monitor the high-speed picture wh[...]

18 CCD-TR3400 3-859-084- 22 (1) DATA CODE JUL. 4 1997 5:30:00 PM DATE JUL. 4 1997 TIME 5:30:00 PM   JUL.04.97   5:30:00 PM Displaying the date or time when you recorded – data code function Even if you did not record the date or time when you were recording, you can display the date or time when you recorded (Data Code) on the TV duri[...]

19 Advanced operations CCD-TR3400 3-859-084- 22 (1) Using alter native power sour ces Advanced operations You can choose any of the following power sources for your camcorder: battery pack, alkaline battery, house current and 12/24 V car battery. Choose the appropriate power source depending on where you want to use your camcorder. Place Indoors Ou[...]

20 CCD-TR3400 3-859-084- 22 (1) Using alternative power sources Using alkaline batteries Use the battery case (supplied) and six size AA (LR6) Sony Alkaline batteries (not supplied). ( 1 ) Remove the battery holder from the battery case. ( 2 ) Insert six new alkaline batteries into the battery holder, following the marking on the holder to be sure [...]

21 Advanced operations CCD-TR3400 3-859-084- 22 (1) Changing the mode settings You can change the mode settings in the menu system to further enjoy the features and functions of the camcorder. ( 1 ) Press MENU to display the menu. ( 2 ) Turn the control dial so that the desired item is highlighted white. ( 3 ) Press the control dial. The setting me[...]

22 CCD-TR3400 3-859-084- 22 (1) Changing the mode settings BEEP <ON/OFF> • Select ON so that beeps sound when you start/stop recording, etc. • Select OFF when you do not want to hear the beep sound. VF BRIGHT* Select this item to adjust the brightness of the viewfinder. The viewfinder becomes brighter when you turn the control dial up, an[...]

23 Advanced operations CCD-TR3400 3-859-084- 22 (1) Items for VTR mode only EDIT <ON/OFF> • Select ON to minimize picture deterioration when editing. • Normally select OFF. HiFi SOUND <STEREO/1/2> • Normally select STEREO. • Select 1 or 2 to play back a dual sound track tape. TBC* <ON/OFF> • Select ON to correct for jitt[...]

24 CCD-TR3400 3-859-084- 22 (1) Recor ding with the date or time Before you start recording or during recording, press DATE or TIME. You can record the date or time displayed in the viewfinder with the picture. You cannot record the date and time at the same time. Except for the date or time indicator, no indicator in the viewfinder is recorded. Th[...]

25 Advanced operations CCD-TR3400 3-859-084- 22 (1) Fade-in and fade-out You can fade in or out to give your recording a professional appearance. When fading in, the picture gradually fades in from black or mosaic while the sound increases. When fading out, the picture gradually fades to black or mosaic while the sound decreases. When fading in [a][...]

26 CCD-TR3400 3-859-084- 22 (1) When you switch from one scene to another, you can overlap the two pictures. With this function, the first scene turns to the second one gradually. You can hear the sound of the second scene gradually as you start recording the second scene. ( 1 ) While the camcorder is in Standby mode, press FADER/OVERLAP repeatedly[...]

27 Advanced operations CCD-TR3400 3-859-084- 22 (1) When you switch from one scene to another, you can wipe away the still picture. With this function, the first still picture is wiped away from the center to reveal the moving picture underneath. You can hear the sound of the second scene as you start recording the second scene. ( 1 ) While the cam[...]

28 CCD-TR3400 3-859-084- 22 (1) Enjoying pictur e effect Selecting picture effect You can make pictures like those of television with the Picture Effect function. MOSAIC [a] The picture is mosaic. SOLARIZE [b] The light intensity is more clear, and the picture looks like an illustration. B&W The picture is monochrome (black and white). SEPIA Th[...]

29 Advanced operations CCD-TR3400 3-859-084- 22 (1) Using picture effect function ( 1 ) Press PICTURE EFFECT. ( 2 ) Turn the control dial to select the desired picture effect mode. To turn off picture effect Press PICTURE EFFECT to turn off the picture effect indicator. If the indicator remains lit, press it repeatedly until the indicator goes out.[...]

30 CCD-TR3400 3-859-084- 22 (1) You can record a still picture like those of still camera or shoot a moving picture with superimposing a still picture while the sound is recorded normally. ( 1 ) Press DIGITAL EFFECT and turn the control dial to select the still indicator. ( 2 ) Press the control dial to select still mode. The still indicator and st[...]

31 Advanced operations CCD-TR3400 3-859-084- 22 (1) Recor ding still pictur es successively Using the Flash motion function, you can record still pictures successively at constant intervals. You can select intervals by adjusting the flash bars with the control dial. The sound is recorded normally during Flash motion. ( 1 ) Press DIGITAL EFFECT and [...]

32 CCD-TR3400 3-859-084- 22 (1) Using the Luminancekey function, you can replace a brighter color scheme portion of a still picture by a moving picture. For example, you can superimpose the favorite scene on the background if you store the picture in memory as a still picture, such as a person in the bright background . The sound is recorded normal[...]

33 Advanced operations CCD-TR3400 3-859-084- 22 (1) You can insert a scene in the middle of a recorded tape by setting the starting and ending points. The previous recorded portion will be erased. If the RC time code appears in the viewfinder, set COUNTER to NORMAL in the menu system to display the tape counter. ( 1 ) While the camcorder is in Stan[...]

34 CCD-TR3400 3-859-084- 22 (1) Using the wide mode function Selecting the desired mode You can record a cinemalike picture (CINEMA) or a 16:9 wide picture to watch on the 16:9 wide-screen TV (16:9 FULL). CINEMA Black bands appear at the top and the bottom of the screen, and the viewfinder [ a ] and a normal TV screen [ b ] look wide. You can also [...]

35 Advanced operations CCD-TR3400 3-859-084- 22 (1) To cancel wide mode Press 16:9WIDE repeatedly until the wide mode indicator disappears. To watch the tape recorded in wide mode To watch the tape recorded in CINEMA mode, set the screen mode of the wide-screen TV to zoom mode. To watch the tape recorded in 16:9 FULL mode, set it to full mode. For [...]

36 CCD-TR3400 3-859-084- 22 (1) Selecting the ST ART/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 (nor[...]

37 Advanced operations CCD-TR3400 3-859-084- 22 (1) Superimposing a title You can select one of eight preset titles. You can also select the language, position, and color of titles in the menu system. Selecting the language ( 1 ) While the camcorder is in Standby mode, press MENU to display the menu. ( 2 ) Turn the control dial to select TITLE LANG[...]

38 CCD-TR3400 3-859-084- 22 (1) Using titles To add the title from the beginning ( 1 ) While the camcorder is in Standby mode, press TITLE repeatedly until the desired title appears. Each time a new title appears, it flashes. When the desired title appears, wait for it to stop flashing. Titles cycle as follows. Original title 1 n Original title 2 n[...]

39 Advanced operations CCD-TR3400 3-859-084- 22 (1) To select the color of the title ( 1 ) While in Standby mode, press MENU to display the menu. ( 2 ) Turn the control dial to select TITLE COL and press the control dial to select it. The color menu appears. ( 3 ) Turn the control dial to highlight a color, and press the control dial to select it. [...]

40 CCD-TR3400 3-859-084- 22 (1) You can make up to two titles and store them in the camcorder. Eject the cassette before you begin. Your title can have up to 22 letters. ( 1 ) While in Standby mode, press MENU to display the menu. ( 2 ) Turn the control dial to select TITLE 1 SET or TITLE 2 SET, then press the dial. ( 3 ) Turn the control dial to h[...]

41 Advanced operations CCD-TR3400 3-859-084- 22 (1) L S T A N D B Y O C K 2 3 ORC START/STOP KEY 1 MENU MENU WIND COMMANDER Hi8 COUNTER ORC TO SET TITLE COL TITLE POS [MENU] : END =ORC STBY= == ORC ⁄ == == STBY == Use this feature to check the tape condition before recording, so that you can get the best possible picture. ( 1 ) While in Standby m[...]

42 CCD-TR3400 3-859-084- 22 (1) When you shoot, the indicator appears in the viewfinder. This indicates that the Steady Shot function is working and the camcorder compensates for camera-shake. Set STEADY SHOT to OFF. Releasing the STEADY SHOT function To activate the Steady Shot function again Set STEADY SHOT to ON. Notes on the Steady Shot functio[...]

43 Advanced operations CCD-TR3400 3-859-084- 22 (1) The camcorder’s automatic functions offer you worry-free operation under most shooting conditions. But in some circumstances, manual adjustment is better for creative recording. You can adjust focus, aperture, shutter speed, gain, and white balance automatically or manually. Also, you can use th[...]

44 CCD-TR3400 3-859-084- 22 (1) Focusing manually When to use manual focus In the following cases you should obtain better results by adjusting the focus manually. • Insufficient light [ a ] • Subjects with little contrast – walls, sky, etc. [ b ] • Too much brightness behind the subject [ c ] • Horizontal stripes [ d ] • Subjects throu[...]

45 Advanced operations CCD-TR3400 3-859-084- 22 (1) To return to autofocus mode Set FOCUS to AUTO. The f indicator in the viewfinder disappears. Shooting in relatively dark places Shoot at wide-angle after focusing in the telephoto position. Note on the focus ring The focus ring does not have a stop position. To shoot with autofocus momentarily Whe[...]

46 CCD-TR3400 3-859-084- 22 (1) AE A AE S PROGRAM AE AE A AE S AUTO LOCK HOLD 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 [...]

47 Advanced operations CCD-TR3400 3-859-084- 22 (1) Using the PROGRAM AE Function To return to automatic adjustment mode Set AUTO LOCK/HOLD to AUTO LOCK, or press PROGRAM AE so that no indicator appears in the viewfinder. About the depth of focus field The depth of focus field is the in-focus range measured from the distance behind a subject to the[...]

48 CCD-TR3400 3-859-084- 22 (1) When shooting a very bright subject A vertical band (smear) may appear on the screen if the shutter speed is set too high. To select the best shutter speed Shutter speed 1/725 – 1/10000 1/125 – 1/500 1/100 1/90 Subject • A golf swing or tennis match in fine weather (to view the hit ball clearly in still picture[...]

49 Advanced operations CCD-TR3400 3-859-084- 22 (1) Using manual mode The manual mode features an advanced recording technique by controlling the exposure with a combination of adjustments of the aperture value, shutter speed and gain level. When to use manual mode • When the background is too bright (backlighting) [ a ] , open the aperture (lowe[...]

50 CCD-TR3400 3-859-084- 22 (1) 2 1 3 IRIS SHUTTER SPEED GAIN 60 F8 0 dB F8 0 dB 60 AUTO LOCK HOLD GAIN IRIS SHTR Shooting in manual mode In manual mode, you can adjust the aperture, shutter speed and gain independently. Use the graph on page 53 for your reference to set a value of each item. ( 1 ) Set AUTO LOCK/HOLD to the center position. ( 2 ) P[...]

51 Advanced operations CCD-TR3400 3-859-084- 22 (1) To adjust the gain You can select the gain from the following 8 levels: –3 dB, 0 dB, +3 dB, +6 dB, +9 dB, +12 dB, +15 dB, +18 dB. To increase the gain to brighten the picture, select a higher level. If you adjusted the aperture manually prior to adjusting the gain, the gain level is set accordin[...]

52 CCD-TR3400 3-859-084- 22 (1) 1 2 3 SHUTTER SPEED 60 60 AUTO LOCK HOLD SHTR If you want to record a dark picture brightly, or represent the movement of the subject lively, set the shutter speed to 1/30, 1/15, 1/8 or 1/4 (Slow shutter). ( 1 ) Set AUTO LOCK/HOLD to the center position. ( 2 ) Press SHUTTER SPEED. The shutter speed value indicator ap[...]

53 Advanced operations CCD-TR3400 3-859-084- 22 (1) When you shoot in manual adjustment mode, we recommend you to keep the exposure fixed to make a clear picture. This section shows you what the exposure is and how to adjust each item with the exposure fixed. Understanding the exposure Exposure is determined by aperture, shutter speed and gain, and[...]

54 CCD-TR3400 3-859-084- 22 (1) Creating a desired picture without changing the exposure When the aperture value is F11, the shutter speed is 1/60, and the gain level is 0 dB, adjust the aperture value manually to F5.6, as an example. If you change the aperture value from F11 to F5.6 in the above example, the exposure from aperture control becomes [...]

55 Advanced operations CCD-TR3400 3-859-084- 22 (1) When you shoot a subject with the light source behind the subject or a subject with a light background, use the BACK LIGHT function. Press BACK LIGHT. The c indicator appears in the viewfinder. [a] Subject is too dark because of backlight. [b] Subject becomes bright with backlight compensation. Af[...]

56 CCD-TR3400 3-859-084- 22 (1) When you shoot in a snowfield or on a beach in the mid-summer and the subject may become dark because of the extreme brightness, you can change the brightness of the picture in the menu system. You can also use this function when the subject is too bright — subjects on stages, night views, etc. ( 1 ) While the camc[...]

57 Advanced operations CCD-TR3400 3-859-084- 22 (1) Adjusting the white balance White balance is the adjustment to make white subjects look white and to obtain a more natural color balance. Selecting the appropriate mode Select the appropriate white balance mode under the following conditions: ∑ One push white balance mode • Shooting with the l[...]

58 CCD-TR3400 3-859-084- 22 (1) 3 1 2 WHT BAL WHT BAL e WHT BAL w WHT BAL ∑ e w ∑ AUTO LOCK HOLD Setting the white balance mode ( 1 ) Set AUTO LOCK/HOLD to the center position. ( 2 ) Press WHT BAL so that the white balance indicator appears in the viewfinder. ( 3 ) Turn the control dial to select the desired mode. When you select one push white[...]

59 Advanced operations CCD-TR3400 3-859-084- 22 (1) 2 4 1 3 WHT BAL AUTO LOCK HOLD ∑ ( 1 ) Set AUTO LOCK/HOLD to the center position. ( 2 ) Press WHT BAL, then turn the control dial to select one push white balance indicator. ( 3 ) Attach the supplied white lens cap and point the camcorder at a subject if you are shooting outdoors or at a source [...]

60 CCD-TR3400 3-859-084- 22 (1) 1 REW FF # ) 3 0 3 2 DATE SEARCH DATE INDEX SEARCH OFF POWER CAMERA VTR JUL. 4 1997 JUL. 3 1997 JUL. 7 1997 [a] [b] [c] DATE SEARCH Searching the boundaries of r ecor ded date Date Search n Date Scan n nothing n You can search for the boundary between recording dates using the Date Code automatically recorded o[...]

61 Advanced Operations CCD-TR3400 3-859-084- 22 (1) REW 3 0 0:00:00 3 1 4 2 0:12:34 ZERO MEM STOP ZERO MEM COUNTER RESET Notes on Date Search and Date Scan mode • If a day’s recording is not longer than 2 minutes, the camcorder may not accurately find its boundaries. • Date Search and Date Scan do not function on a tape recorded by a camco[...]

62 CCD-TR3400 3-859-084- 22 (1) Locating the marking position You can locate the beginning of a desired program easily by marking an index signal during recording or playback and searching for it later. Marking an index signal You can mark an index signal during recording or playback. When marking at the beginning of recording or playback Press IND[...]

63 Advanced Operations CCD-TR3400 3-859-084- 22 (1) Scanning the beginning of each marking position – index scan Use the Remote Commander. To view the picture on a TV, press DISPLAY. ( 1 ) Press INDEX on the Remote Commander during normal playback. ( 2 ) Press 0 or ) . The tape rewinds or advances rapidly and plays back for approximately 10 secon[...]

64 CCD-TR3400 3-859-084- 22 (1) Locating the desired marking position – index search ( 1 ) Press INDEX on the Remote Commander during stop or playback mode. ( 2 ) Press INDEX repeatedly until the index number of the desired program is displayed in the viewfinder. ( 3 ) Press 0 or ) . Playback starts from the beginning of the desired program. [ a [...]

65 Advanced Operations CCD-TR3400 3-859-084- 22 (1) Erasing an index signal ( 1 ) Locate the index signal to be erased using the index scan or index search function. ( 2 ) Press INDEX ERASE on the Remote Commander within 2 to 10 seconds while the desired program plays back. After the index signal is erased, the camcorder returns to index scan or in[...]

66 CCD-TR3400 3-859-084- 22 (1) You can write the RC time code on a recorded tape. Use the Remote Commander. ( 1 ) While pressing the small green button on the POWER switch, set it to VTR. ( 2 ) Rewind the tape to the beginning and set the camcorder to playback pause mode. ( 3 ) Press TIME CODE WRITE on the Remote Commander. The TIME CODE WRITE ind[...]

67 Advanced Operations CCD-TR3400 3-859-084- 22 (1) 1 12 3 MENU EDIT OFF 2 ON OFF POWER CAMERA VTR MENU [MENU] : END 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[...]

68 CCD-TR3400 3-859-084- 22 (1) Starting editing ( 1 ) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to record over) into the VCR, and insert your recorded tape into the camcorder. ( 2 ) Play back the recorded tape on the camcorder until you locate the point where you want to start editing, then press P to set the camcorder in playback pause mode. ( 3 ) [...]

69 Advanced Operations CCD-TR3400 3-859-084- 22 (1) You can record a tape from another VCR or TV program from a TV that has audio/ video outputs. Connect the camcorder to the VCR or TV. ( 1 ) While pressing the small green button on the POWER switch, set it to VTR. ( 2 ) Press r REC and the button on far right together at the point where you want t[...]

70 CCD-TR3400 3-859-084- 22 (1) Replacing recording on a tape (insert editing) You can insert a new scene from a VCR onto your originally recorded tape by specifying starting and ending points. Connections are the same as in “Recording from a VCR or TV” on the previous page. ( 1 ) While pressing the small green button on the POWER switch, set i[...]

71 Additional information CCD-TR3400 3-859-084- 22 (1) Changing the lithium battery in the camcorder Your camcorder is supplied with a lithium battery installed. When the battery becomes weak or dead, the I indicator flashes in the viewfinder for about 5 seconds when you set the POWER switch to CAMERA. In this case, replace the battery with a Sony [...]

72 CCD-TR3400 3-859-084- 22 (1) You can set the date and time in the menu system. ( 1 ) Press MENU to display the menu in the viewfinder. ( 2 ) Turn the control dial to highlight CLOCK SET, and press the control dial to select it. ( 3 ) Turn the control dial to adjust the year, and then press the control dial. ( 4 ) Set the month, day, hour, and mi[...]

73 Additional information CCD-TR3400 3-859-084- 22 (1) Usable cassettes and playback modes Selecting cassette types This Hi8 system is an extension of the standard 8 mm system, and was developed for higher-quality pictures. You can use Hi8 video and standard 8 mm cassettes. When you want to record in the Hi8 system (in SP mode only), use only Hi8 v[...]

74 CCD-TR3400 3-859-084- 22 (1) Tips for using the battery pack This section shows you how you can get the most out of your battery pack. Preparing the battery pack Always carry additional batteries Have sufficient battery pack power to do 2 to 3 times as much recording as you have planned. Battery life is shorter in a cold environment Battery effi[...]

75 Additional information CCD-TR3400 3-859-084- 22 (1) Tips for using the battery pack The switch on the battery pack This switch is provided so that you can mark the charged battery pack. Set the switch to the “green mark” position when charging is completed. (When removed from the charging adaptor, the switch exposes the green mark. When remo[...]

76 CCD-TR3400 3-859-084- 22 (1) Tips for using the battery pack Why the remaining battery indication does not match the continuous recording time in the operation manual The recording time is affected by the environmental temperature and conditions. The recording time becomes very short in a cold environment. The continuous recording time in the op[...]

77 Additional information CCD-TR3400 3-859-084- 22 (1) Notes on the battery case • Use only with alkaline batteries. You cannot use the battery case with manganese batteries or size AA (LR6) rechargeable NiCd batteries. • Using with Sony alkaline batteries is preferable. • Battery life is remarkably shorter in a cold environment (lower than 5[...]

78 CCD-TR3400 3-859-084- 22 (1) Video head cleaning To ensure normal recording and clear pictures, clean the video heads. When the v indicator and “ CLEANING CASSETTE” message appear one after another in the viewfinder or playback pictures are “noisy” or hardly visible, the video heads may be dirty. [ a ] Slightly dirty [ b ] Very dirty If [...]

79 Additional information CCD-TR3400 3-859-084- 22 (1) Camcorder care • When the camcorder is not to be used for a long time, disconnect the power source and remove the tape. Periodically turn on the power, operate the camera and player sections and play back a tape for about 3 minutes. • Clean the lens with a soft brush to remove dust. If ther[...]

80 CCD-TR3400 3-859-084- 22 (1) Each country or area has its own electric and TV color systems. Before using your camcorder abroad, check the following points. Power sources You can use your camcorder in any country or area with the supplied AC power adaptor within 110 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Use a commercially available AC plug adaptor [a] , if n[...]

81 Additional information CCD-TR3400 3-859-084- 22 (1) Cause and/or Corrective Action • The battery pack is not installed. m Install the battery pack. (p.8) • The battery is dead. m Use a charged battery pack. (p.6) • The AC power adaptor is not connected to a wall outlet. m Connect the AC power adaptor to a wall outlet. (p.19) • You use ot[...]

82 CCD-TR3400 3-859-084- 22 (1) Cause and/or Corrective Action • The START/STOP MODE switch is set to 5 SEC or . m Set it to . (p.36) • The battery is dead. m Use a charged battery pack or the AC power adaptor. (p.6, 19) • Moisture condensation has occurred. m Remove the cassette and leave the camcorder for at least 1 hour. (p.77) • You pre[...]

83 Additional information CCD-TR3400 3-859-084- 22 (1) Cause and/or Corrective Action • COMMANDER is set to OFF in the menu system. m Set it to ON. (p.21) • Something is blocking the infrared rays. m Remove the obstacle. • The batteries are not inserted with the correct polarity. m Insert the batteries with the correct polarity. (p.90) • Th[...]

84 CCD-TR3400 3-859-084- 22 (1) Corrective Actions • Disconnect the power cord. After about 1 minute, reconnect the power cord. • See the following chart. Trouble check AC power adaptor Symptom The VTR/CAMERA or CHARGE lamp does not light. The CHARGE lamp flashes. When the CHARGE lamp flashes Check through the following chart. * If you use a ba[...]

85 Additional information CCD-TR3400 3-859-084- 22 (1) Video input/output Phono jack, 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms, unbalanced Audio input/output Phono jacks (2: stereo L and R) Input: 327 mV, input impedance more than 47 kilohms Output: 327 mV, (at output impedance 47 kilohms) impedance less than 2.2 kilohms RFU DC OUT Special minijack, DC 5 V Headphone jack S[...]

86 CCD-TR3400 3-859-084- 22 (1) Identifying the parts 1 POWER switch (p.10) 2 STEADY SHOT switch (p.42) 3 MENU button (p.21) 4 Control dial (p.21) 5 PICTURE EFFECT button (p.29) 6 DIGITAL EFFECT button (p.30) 7 TITLE button (p.38) 8 16:9WIDE button (p.34) 9 Eyecup (p.13) !º Viewfinder lens adjustment lever (p.11) !¡ Power zoom lever (p.12) !™ B[...]

87 Additional information CCD-TR3400 3-859-084- 22 (1) !• EJECT switch (p.9) !ª LANC l control jack l stands 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. @º [...]

88 CCD-TR3400 3-859-084- 22 (1) #¢ FADER/OVERLAP button (p.25, 26, 27) #∞ BACK LIGHT button (p.55) #§ Display window (p.93) #¶ PUSH AUTO button (p.45) #• FOCUS switch (p.44) @¶ Tape transport buttons (p.16, 17, 68) π STOP (stop) 0 REW (rewind) · PLAY (playback) ) FF (fastforward) P PAUSE (pause) r REC (recording) @• EDITSEARCH button (p[...]

89 Additional information CCD-TR3400 3-859-084- 22 (1) Identifying the parts $™ $º $¡ #ª $£ $¶ $• $ª %º % ¡ $¢ $§ $∞ #ª Lighting aperture $º COUNTER RESET button (p.11, 33, 61) $¡ DATE button (p.18, 24) $™ Lithium battery compartment (p.71) $£ Tripod receptacle (p.13) $¢ Viewfinder (p.11) $∞ TIME button (p.18, 24) $§ AUTO [...]

90 CCD-TR3400 3-859-084- 22 (1) 1 COUNTER RESET button (p.11, 33, 61) 2 TIME CODE WRITE button (p.66) 3 INDEX MARK button (p.65) 4 DATE SEARCH button (p.65) 5 Tape transport buttons (p.16) Remote Commander The buttons that have the same name on the Remote Commander as on the camcorder function identically. 6 DATA CODE button (p.18) 7 ZERO MEM butto[...]

91 Additional information CCD-TR3400 3-859-084- 22 (1) Note on battery life The batteries for the Remote Commander last about 6 months under normal operation. When the batteries become weak or dead, the Remote Commander does not work. To avoid damage from possible battery leakage Remove the batteries when you will not use the Remote Commander for a[...]

92 CCD-TR3400 3-859-084- 22 (1) Attaching the shoulder strap Attach the supplied shoulder strap to the hooks for the shoulder strap . 12 3 Identifying the parts[...]

93 Additional information CCD-TR3400 3-859-084- 22 (1) Operations indicators 1 AE Shift indicator (p.56) 2 WIND indicator (p.22) 3 Manual focusing (p.44) 4 Backlight indicator (p.55) 5 White balance indicator (p.57) 6 Steady Shot indicator (p.42) 7 PROGRAM AE indicator (p.46) 8 Shutter speed indicator (p.47, 50, 52) 9 Iris indicator (p.46, 50) 0 Ga[...]

94 CCD-TR3400 3-859-084- 22 (1) W ar ning indicators 5min 2 REPLACE BATTERY 1 If indicators flash in the viewfinder or in the display window, check the following: ≥ : you can hear the beep sound when the BEEP is set to ON. 7 8 1 The battery is weak or dead. Slow flashing: The battery is weak. Fast flashing: The battery is dead. 2 The tape is near[...]

95 Additional information CCD-TR3400 3-859-084- 22 (1) A, B Adjusting viewfinder ......... 11 AE shift ................................. 56 AFM HiFi Sound ................. 73 ANTI GROUND SHOOTING ......................... 36 Aperture ............................... 50 Aperture priority mode ..... 46 Auto focus ............................ 45 Backl[...]

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