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3-859-084-22 (1)
Video Camera
Recorder
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. Refer to these numbers whenever you
call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No. CCD-TR3400 Model No. AC-
Serial No. Serial No.
CCD-TR3400 H
©1996 by Sony Corporation
CCD-TR3400 3-859-084-22 (1)
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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 you can enjoy for years to come. For the customers in the U.S.A. WARNING CAUTION You are cautioned that any changes or modifications To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expressly ap
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Table of contents — for manual adjustment — Before you begin Selecting automatic/manual Using this manual .................................. 4 adjustment modes .......................... 43 Checking supplied accessories ............. 5 Focusing manually ............................... 44 Using the PROGRAM AE function ....46 Getting started About the PROGRAM AE function .. 46 Using the aperture priority mode .. 46 Charging and installing the battery pack ..........................................
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Before you begin Using this manual 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 ³ in the illustrations, you can hear the beep sound to confirm your operation. Note on TV color systems TV color systems differ from country to country. To view your recordings on a TV, you need an NTSC system-based TV. Precaution on copyright Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may
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Before you begin Checking supplied accessories Check that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder. 1 2 34 56 7 8 9 1 Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p.90) 5 Size AA (R6) battery for Remote Commander (2) (p.90) 2 NP-F530 Battery pack (1) (p.6) 6 A/V connecting cable (1) (p.15) 3 AC-V316 or AC-V316A AC power adaptor (1) (p.6, 19) 7 Shoulder strap (1) (p.92) 4 CR2025 Lithium Battery (1) (p.71) 8 Battery case (1) (p.20) The lithium battery is already installed 9 Lens cap (1) (p.10,
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Getting started 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 may not operate or the battery life may be shortened. “InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony Corporation. Charging the battery pack Charge the battery pack on a flat surfac
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Getting started Charging and installing the battery pack Battery life Battery pack NP-F530 (supplied) NP-F730 NP-F930 1) Continuous recording time 110 (100) 250 (225) 400 (360) (min.) 2) Typical recordng time 65 (60) 150 (135) 225 (200) (min.) The available time for a fully charged battery is indicated outside parentheses. The available time for normal charged battery is indicated in parentheses. Battery life will be shorter if you use the camcorder in a cold environment. 1) Approximate continuo
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Charging and installing the battery pack 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 viewfinder up slightly. Note on carrying the camcorder Do not carry the camcorder by grasping the battery pack. To remove the battery pack Whil
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Getting started 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. (2) Insert a cassette with the window facing out. (3) Close the cassette compartment by pressing the “PUSH” mark on the cassette compartment. The cassette compartment automatically goes d
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S S T T A A N N D D Basic operations Camera recording 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 recording. (p.72) To save battery power, the picture in the viewfinder appears only when you bring your face close to the viewfi
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Basic operations S S S T T T A A A N N N D D D Camera recording 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 the battery pack and put the lens cap on the lens. [a][b] STBY 0:35:20 To focus the viewfinder lens If you cannot see the indicators in the viewfinder clearly, or after someone else h
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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) W T W T W W T T Zooming speed (Variable speed zooming) Move the power zoom lever a little for a slower zoom, move it further for a faster zoom. When you shoot a subject using a telephoto z
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Basic operations Hints for better shooting For hand-held shots, you’ll get better results by holding the camcorder according to the following suggestions: [a] [b] 1 2 3 • Hold the camcorder firmly and secure it with the grip strap so that you can easily manipulate the controls with your thumb [a]. • Place your right elbow against your side. • Place your left hand under the camcorder to support it. Be sure to not touch the built- in microphone. • Place your eye firmly against the viewfinder eyecu
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S T A N D Checking the recorded 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 – Î side of EDITSEARCH momentarily; the last few seconds of the recorded portion play back (Rec Review). Hold down the – side of EDITSEARCH until the camcorder goes back to the scene you want. The last recorded portion is played back. To
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Basic operations - - [a] [a] V V I I I I [b] [b] D D D D S S E E V V E E O O O O 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 source. Connecting directly to a VCR/TV with Video/Audio input jacks If your TV is already connected to a VCR Open the j
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Playing back a tape 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 facing out. (3) Press á to start playback. POWER CAMERA 1 2 OFF VTR PLAY 3 STOP REW PLAY FF PAUSE REC 3 REW 3 PLAY # FF STOP 7 PPAUSE SLOW& × 2 DISPLAY To stop playback,
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Basic operations Playing back a tape Various playback modes To view a still picture (playback pause) Press P during playback. To resume playback, press P or á. 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 while advancing the tape or rewinding (skip scan) Keep pressing 0 while rewinding or ) while advancing the tape. To resume normal playback, press á. To view the picture at 1/5 speed (slo
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Playing back a tape 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 during playback or editing. The Data Code is also displayed in the viewfinder and the display window. To display the date when you recorded Press DATE on the camcorder, or press DATA CODE on the Remote Commander. To make the date disappear, press DATE again or DATA CODE
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Advanced operations Advanced operations Using alternative power sources 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 Power source Accessory to be used Indoors House current Supplied AC power adaptor Outdoors Battery pack Battery pack NP-F530 (supplied), NP-F730, NP-F930 Size AA (LR6) Sony Battery case (supplie
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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 the batteries are installed in the correct direction. (3) Insert the battery holder with the alkaline batteries. (4) Install the battery case with the alkaline batteries to the battery m
