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Sony Handycam CCD-TR3400 Operating Instructions Manual

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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
Serial No.
CCD-TR3400
©1996 by Sony Corporation
Model No. AC-
Serial No.
H
CCD-TR3400
3-859-084-22 (1)
3-859-084-22 (1)

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    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 Serial No.
  • Page 2 For the Sony Service Center nearest you call 1-800-222-SONY (United States only) For the Sony Factory Service Center nearest you call 416-499-SONY (Canada only) Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion battery.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Tips for using the battery pack ... 74 Maintenance information and precautions ... 77 Using your camcorder abroad ... 80 Trouble check ... 81 Specifications ... 85 Identifying the parts ... 86 Warning indicators ... 94 Index ... 95 CCD-TR3400 3-859-084-22 (1)

  • Page 4: Before You Begin

    Over 99.99% are operational for effective use. • Do not let the camcorder get wet. Keep the camcorder away from rain and sea water. Letting the camcorder get wet may cause the unit to malfunction, and sometimes this malfunction cannot be repaired [a].

  • Page 5: Checking Supplied Accessories

    Checking supplied accessories Check that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder. 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 installed in your camcorder.

  • Page 6: Getting Started

    If allowed to charge for an additional hour or so, the battery pack will last for a longer period (full charge). Unplug the unit from the wall outlet, then remove the battery pack and install it on the camcorder. You can also use the battery pack before it is completely charged.
  • Page 7 • If the CHARGE lamp does not light, disconnect the power cord. After about one minute, reconnect the power cord again. • You cannot operate the camcorder using the AC power adaptor while charging the battery pack. • When a fully charged battery pack is installed, the CHARGE lamp will light once, then go out.

  • Page 8: Installing The Battery Pack

    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.

  • Page 9: Inserting A Cassette

    L and 6 indicators flash in the viewfinder, and you cannot record. To re-record on this tape, slide the tab back out covering the red mark. PUSH CCD-TR3400 3-859-084-22 (1)

  • Page 10: Basic Operations

    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 viewfinder with STANDBY up (Finder power save).

  • Page 11: To Focus The Viewfinder Lens

    Note on Standby mode If you leave the camcorder in Standby mode for 5 minutes while the cassette is inserted, the camcorder turns off automatically. This prevents wearing down the battery and wearing out the tape.

  • Page 12: Using The Zoom Feature

    • The right side [a] in the power zoom indicator shows the digital zooming zone, and the left side [b] shows the optical zooming zone. If you set the D ZOOM function to OFF, the [a] zone disappears. CCD-TR3400 3-859-084-22 (1)

  • Page 13: Hints For Better Shooting

    Try placing the camcorder on a table top or any other flat surface of suitable height. If you have a tripod for a still camera, you can also use it with the camcorder. When attaching a non-Sony tripod, make sure that the length of the tripod screw is less than inch (6.5 mm).

  • Page 14: Checking The Recorded Picture

    (3) Press the РΠside of EDITSEARCH momentarily; the last few seconds of the recorded portion play back (Rec Review). Hold down the Рside of EDITSEARCH until the camcorder goes back to the scene you want. The last recorded portion is played back. To go forward, hold down the + side (Edit Search).

  • Page 15: Connections For Playback

    If your TV is already connected to a VCR Open the jack cover and connect the camcorder to the LINE IN inputs on the VCR by using the supplied A/V connecting cable. Set the input selector on the VCR to LINE. Set the TV/VCR selector on the TV to VCR.

  • Page 16: 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.

  • Page 17: Various Playback Modes

    Notes on playback • Streaks appear and the sound is muted in the various playback modes. • When playback pause mode lasts for 5 minutes, the camcorder automatically enters stop mode. • Horizontal noise appears at the center of the screen when you play back a tape in reverse or in various speed if the RC time code or the Data Code is displayed on the screen.
  • Page 18 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 twice.

  • Page 19: Advanced Operations

    To use the supplied AC power adaptor: (1) Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet. (2) Slide the connecting plate down into the guides at the rear of the camcorder until it clicks. Notes on the VTR/CAMERA lamp •...

  • Page 20: Using A Car Battery

    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.

  • Page 21: Changing The Mode Settings

    • Select OFF when not using the Remote Commander. Hi8 <AUTO/OFF> • Normally select AUTO to have the camcorder automatically set the recording mode (Hi8 or standard 8 mm) depending upon the cassette type being used. • Select OFF to record a Hi8 tape in standard 8 mm format.
  • Page 22 D ZOOM* <ON/OFF> • Select ON to activate digital zooming. • Select OFF to not use the digital zoom. The camcorder goes back to 21x zoom. REC LAMP* <ON/OFF> • Select OFF when you do not want the camera recording/battery lamp at the front of the unit to light up.
  • Page 23 Note on TBC setting Set TBC to OFF when playing back: • A tape you have dubbed over. • A tape on which you recorded the signal of a TV game or similar machine. CCD-TR3400 3-859-084-22 (1)

  • Page 24: Recording With The Date Or Time

    Press DATE or TIME again. The date or time indicator disappears. The recording continues. Note on the date or time indicator If you press DATE or TIME while you are recording in CINEMA mode, the indicators in the viewfinder move upwards. CCD-TR3400 3-859-084-22 (1)

  • Page 25: Fade-In And Fade-Out

    When fading out, the picture gradually fades to black or mosaic while the sound decreases. When fading in [a] (1) While the camcorder is in Standby mode, press FADER/OVERLAP. The fade indicator starts flashing. (2) Press START/STOP to start recording. The fade indicator stops flashing.

  • Page 26: Overlapping Two Pictures

    • You can select overlap during recording. • When you select the overlap function after using the following operations , the camcorder memorizes the image on the tape. As the image is being memorized, the OVERLAP indicator flashes quickly, and the picture you are shooting disappears from the viewfinder.

  • Page 27: Wiping Away A Still Picture

    • When you select the wipe function after using the following operations , the camcorder memorizes the image on the tape. As the image is being memorized, the WIPE indicator flashes quickly, and the picture you are shooting disappears from the viewfinder.

  • Page 28: Enjoying Picture Effect

    The picture is sepia. NEG. ART [c] The picture is reversed. PASTEL [d] The contrast of the picture is emphasized, and the picture looks like an animated cartoon. SLIM [e] The picture expands vertically. STRETCH [f] The picture expands horizontally. CCD-TR3400 3-859-084-22 (1)

  • Page 29: Using Picture Effect Function

    Press PICTURE EFFECT to turn off the picture effect indicator. If the indicator remains lit, press it repeatedly until the indicator goes out. Note on the picture effect When you turn the power off, the camcorder returns automatically to normal mode. MOSAIC SOLARIZE B &...

  • Page 30: Recording A Still Picture

    • You cannot use the following functions while recording a still picture. – Fade-in or fade-out – Mosaic fader – Overlap – Wipe – Slow shutter • When you turn the power off, still mode will be cancelled automatically. STILL IIIIII CCD-TR3400 3-859-084-22 (1)

  • Page 31: Recording Still Pictures Successively

    • The following functions does not work during the flash motion. – Fade-in or fade-out – Mosaic fader – Overlap – Wipe – Slow shutter • When you turn the power off, flash motion mode will be cancelled automatically. FLASH CCD-TR3400 3-859-084-22 (1)

  • Page 32: Superimposing A Moving Picture On A Still Picture

    • The following functions do not work during luminancekey. – Fade-in or fade-out – Mosaic fader – Overlap – Wipe – Slow shutter • When you turn the power off, luminancekey mode will be cancelled automatically. Moving picture CCD-TR3400 LUMI. 3-859-084-22 (1)

  • Page 33: Re-Recording A Picture In The Middle Of A Recorded Tape

    COUNTER to NORMAL in the menu system to display the tape counter. (1) While the camcorder is in Standby mode, keep pressing the + (forward playback) or – (reverse playback) side of EDITSEARCH, and release the button where you want to end the insertion [b].

  • Page 34: Using The Wide Mode Function

    The picture in the viewfinder [d] or on a normal TV [e] is horizontally compressed. You can watch the picture of normal images on a wide-screen TV [f]. Using the wide mode function While the camcorder is in Standby mode, press 16:9WIDE repeatedly so that the desired mode indicator appears in the viewfinder. CINEMA...
  • Page 35 • When you record in 16:9 FULL mode, the date or time indicator will be widened on the wide-screen TV. • If you dub a tape, the tape is copied in the same mode as the original recording. • The wide mode is cancelled automatically 5 minutes after you remove the power source. CCD-TR3400 3-859-084-22 (1)

  • Page 36: Selecting The Start/Stop Mode

    Selecting the START/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 (normal mode).

  • Page 37: Superimposing A Title

    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, then press the dial. (3) Turn the control dial to select the desired language, then press the dial.

  • Page 38: Using Titles

    Superimposing a title 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.

  • Page 39: To Select The Position Of The Title

    GREEN TITLE COL GREEN BLUE BLUE [MENU] : END MENU TITLE POS CENTER BOTTOM [MENU] : END BOTTOM HELLO CCD-TR3400 MENU WIND COMMANDER COUNTER ORC TO SET TITLE COL YELLOW TITLE POS [MENU] : END MENU COMMANDER COUNTER ORC TO SET...

  • Page 40: Making Your Own Original Titles

    Making your own original titles 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.

  • Page 41: Checking The Tape Condition Before Recording (Orc)

    • When you set ORC TO SET, the recording on the tape is erased for about 0.1 second so that the camcorder can check the tape condition. Be careful when you use a recorded tape. The 0.1 second blank is erased if you record from the point where you set ORC TO SET for more than 2 seconds, or if you record over the blank.

  • Page 42: Releasing The Steady Shot Function

    • The Steady Shot function will not correct excessive camera-shake. • If you install a wide conversion lens (not supplied), the camcorder may cause minor shading when STEADY SHOT is set to ON. In this case, set STEADY SHOT to OFF.

  • Page 43: Selecting Automatic/Manual Adjustment Modes

    Selecting automatic/manual adjustment modes 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.

  • Page 44: Focusing Manually

    (3) Turn the focus ring to achieve a sharp focus. Be sure to not touch the built-in microphone when you turn the focus ring. (4) Set the desired shot length using the power zoom lever. FOCUS AUTO MANUAL INFINITY CCD-TR3400 3-859-084-22 (1)
  • Page 45 Use this function when shooting through a window or a screen, to focus on a more distant subject. Note on manual focusing The f indicator will change to the followings: : When recording an infinitely distant subject. : When there is something too close to focus on. CCD-TR3400 3-859-084-22 (1)

  • Page 46: Using The Program Ae Function

    F11, F14, F16, F19. For a smaller aperture, select a higher value. AUTO LOCK HOLD PROGRAM A (Aperture Priority) ˜ S (Shutter Priority) ˜ Å PROGRAM A, then press the dial. 1000 F5.6 CCD-TR3400 Display window AE A AE S 3-859-084-22 (1)

  • Page 47: Using The Shutter Priority Mode

    Set AUTO LOCK/HOLD to AUTO LOCK, or press PROGRAM AE so that no indicator appears in the viewfinder. When the aperture value is automatically adjusted to F1.6 We recommend shooting in sunlight or using a video light (not supplied). S, then press the dial. 1000 F5.6 CCD-TR3400 3-859-084-22 (1)

  • Page 48: Using The Twilight Mode

    Set AUTO LOCK/HOLD to AUTO LOCK, or press PROGRAM AE so that no indicator appears in the viewfinder. When shooting an excessively bright subject Autofocus may not work effectively. Focus manually then. Subject CCD-TR3400 Shutter speed 1/725 – 1/10000 1/125 – 1/500 1/100...

  • Page 49: Using Manual Mode

    We recommend that you adjust the focus and white balance manually. Variation of exposure Brighter ˜ Darker 0.5 EV F1.6 ˜ F19 (CLOSE) 0.5 EV 1/60 ˜ 1/10000 1.0 EV 1/4 ˜ 1/30 0.5 EV +18 dB ˜ –3 dB CCD-TR3400 3-859-084-22 (1)

  • Page 50: Shooting In Manual Mode

    1/1000, 1/1500, 1/2000, 1/3000, 1/4000, 1/6000, 1/10000. To increase the shutter speed, select a smaller setting (larger value indicator in the viewfinder). SHUTTER SPEED IRIS Display window Display window IRIS GAIN 0 dB Display window GAIN 0 dB CCD-TR3400 SHTR 3-859-084-22 (1)
  • Page 51 To return all the items to automatic mode, set AUTO LOCK/HOLD to AUTO LOCK. Note on gain level When you select a gain level that is too high, the picture may be distorted. CCD-TR3400 3-859-084-22 (1)

  • Page 52: Using Slow Shutter

    Press SHUTTER SPEED repeatedly until the shutter speed value indicator disappears in the viewfinder. When recording with slow shutter function • You cannot use flash motion, overlap, wipe, still or luminauncekey function. • Autofocus may not be effective. Focus manually using a tripod. CCD-TR3400 3-859-084-22 (1)

  • Page 53: Tips For Manual Adjustment

    Use the following graph to select the setting. One scale corresponds to 0.5 EV. [a] Vertical axis: Aperture value (F value) [b] Horizontal axis: Shutter speed (per second) [c] Diagonal axis: Gain level (dB) : Brighter [c] (dB) 1000 2000 4000 10000 1500 3000 6000 CCD-TR3400 [b] (1/sec) 3-859-084-22 (1)
  • Page 54 Notes on manual adjustment • When recording outdoors, the brightness of a subject may be affected by weather. • When recording conditions change, we recommend that you reset each item. CCD-TR3400 3-859-084-22 (1)

  • Page 55: Shooting With Backlighting

    Note on the backlight function If you press IRIS, SHUTTER SPEED or GAIN, the backlight function is cancelled. BACK LIGHT CCD-TR3400 3-859-084-22 (1)

  • Page 56: Adjusting The Brightness Of The Picture

    Set AE SHIFT to the center position in the menu system. When adjusting the brightness We recommend you to connect the camcorder to a TV so that you can monitor the brightness on the TV. Note on the AE shift You cannot change AE shift while adjusting the aperture manually.

  • Page 57: Adjusting The White Balance

    • Under sodium lamps or mercury lamps When you shoot under a fluorescent lamp, however, we recommend you to adjust the white balance automatically. You may not get an appropriate white balance when you record in the indoor mode. CCD-TR3400 3-859-084-22 (1)
  • Page 58 When shooting subjects under changing lighting conditions, set the white balance to the AUTO mode; the subject colors will remain consistent even under changing lighting conditions. ∑ Display window ∑ WHT BAL WHT BAL WHT BAL e CCD-TR3400 3-859-084-22 (1)
  • Page 59 (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 of light if shooting indoors.

  • Page 60: Searching The Boundaries Of Recorded Date

    Press one of the following tape transport buttons: ·, π, 0 or ). To view pictures during searching or scanning Press · and then press 0 or ). JUL. 4 1997 JUL. 7 1997 SEARCH DATE INDEX CCD-TR3400 DATE SEARCH Display window DATE SEARCH 3-859-084-22 (1)

  • Page 61: Returning To A Pre-Registered Position

    Searching the boundaries of recorded date 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 camcorder without the Data Code function.

  • Page 62: Locating The Marking Position

    • If you mark an index signal on the tape with the Data Code recorded, the Data Code will be erased at the point on which the index signal is marked. When playing back this tape, the camcorder keeps displaying the Data Code immediately before the erased one.
  • Page 63 If you want to continue playback, press ·. When you do not press any button, the tape is automatically scanned to the next program. SEARCH DATE INDEX INDEX 00 SCAN To cancel index scan mode Press ·. Normal playback resumes. INDEX 00 CCD-TR3400 3-859-084-22 (1) SCAN...

  • Page 64: Locating The Desired Marking Position – Index Search

    To stop index search mode Press ·. Normal playback resumes. Note on the index number The index number (1, 2, etc.) indicates the distance from the point you are now viewing [a], regardless of the direction. SCAN SEARCH CCD-TR3400 3-859-084-22 (1)

  • Page 65: Erasing An Index Signal

    This will not affect the recorded sound or picture. • The camcorder can detect index signals marked with VCRs, but cannot erase them. VCRs with an index function can detect index signals marked with this camcorder but cannot erase them.

  • Page 66: Writing The Rc Time Code On A Recorded Tape

    Rewind the tape to the portion on which the RC time code has been written and set the camcorder to playback pause mode. Then follow steps 3 and 4 above. The RC time code is written continuously. Notes on writing the RC time code •...

  • Page 67: Editing Onto Another Tape

    VCR that has video/audio inputs. Before editing Connect the camcorder to the VCR as described in “Connections for playback” on page 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.

  • Page 68: 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.

  • Page 69: Recording From A Vcr Or Tv

    If you are going to connect the camcorder using the S video cable (not supplied) [a], you do not need to connect the yellow (video) plug of the A/V connecting cable [b]. Do not connect the S video cable to the camcorder if your VCR or TV doesn’t have any S video jack.
  • Page 70 (2) On the VCR, locate the start point to be inserted and set it to playback pause mode. (3) On the camcorder, locate the point where the insert should end by pressing 0 or ), then press P to set it to playback pause mode.

  • Page 71: Additional Information

    POWER switch to CAMERA. In this case, replace the battery with a Sony CR2025 or Duracell DL-2025 lithium battery. Use of any other battery may present a risk of fire or explosion. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

  • Page 72: Resetting The Date And Time

    When you press the same button again, the indicator goes off. The year indicator changes as follows: Note on the time indicator The internal clock of this camcorder operates on a 12-hour cycle. • 12:00 AM stands for midnight. • 12:00 PM stands for noon.

  • Page 73: Usable Cassettes And Playback Modes

    Note on AFM HiFi stereo When you play back a tape, the sound will be in monaural if: • You record the tape using this camcorder, then play it back on an AFM HiFi monaural video recorder/player. • You record the tape on an AFM HiFi monaural video recorder, then play it back on this camcorder.

  • Page 74: Tips For Using The Battery Pack

    This is not cause for concern, and is normal. Battery pack care • Remove the battery pack from the camcorder after using it, and keep it in a cool place. When the battery pack is installed to the camcorder, a small amount of current flows to the camcorder even if the POWER switch is set to OFF.
  • Page 75 What is the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack The “InfoLITHIUM” is a lithium ion battery pack which can exchange data with compatible video equipment about its battery consumption. Sony recommends that you use the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack with video equipment having the When you use this battery pack with video equipment having the the video equipment will indicate the remaining battery time in minutes*.
  • Page 76 • Keep the battery pack dry. • Do not open nor try to disassemble the battery pack. • Do not expose the battery pack to any mechanical shock. ) battery pack in 77°F (25°C). As the environmental temperature CCD-TR3400 3-859-084-22 (1)

  • Page 77: Maintenance Information And Precautions

    Turn off the power and do not use the camcorder for about 1 hour. How to prevent moisture condensation When bringing the camcorder from a cold place to a warm place, put the camcorder in a plastic bag and allow it to adapt to room conditions over a period of time.

  • Page 78: Video Head Cleaning

    [a] Slightly dirty [b] Very dirty If this happens, clean the video heads with the Sony V8-25CLH cleaning cassette (not supplied). After checking the picture, if it is still “noisy,” repeat the cleaning. (Do not repeat cleaning more than 5 times in one session.) Caution Do not use a commercially available wet-type cleaning cassette.
  • Page 79 • If you touch the liquid, wash it off with water. • If the liquid get into your eyes, wash your eyes with a lot of water and then consult a doctor. If any difficulty should arise, unplug the unit and contact your nearest Sony dealer. CCD-TR3400 3-859-084-22 (1)

  • Page 80: Using Your Camcorder Abroad

    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 necessary, depending on the design of the wall outlet [b].

  • Page 81: Trouble Check

    Trouble check If you run into any problem using the camcorder, use the following table to troubleshoot the problem. Should the difficulty persist, disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Camcorder Power...
  • Page 82 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 pressed DATE and TIME together for more than 2 seconds.
  • Page 83 Change locations. m Press DISPLAY on the Remote Commander. (p.16) m Set it to OFF. (p.23) m Clean the heads using the Sony V8-25CLH cleaning cassette (not supplied). (p.78) m Set it to the center position. (p.56) m Set it to the center position. (p.22) balance indicator appears in the viewfinder.

  • Page 84: When The Charge Lamp Flashes

    When the CHARGE lamp flashes again The problem is with the AC power adaptor. Please contact your nearest Sony dealer in connection with the problem. * If you use a battery pack which you have just bought or which has been left unused for a long time, the CHARGE lamp may flash at the first charging.

  • Page 85: Specifications

    Output voltage DC OUT: 8.4 V, 1.9 A in operating mode Battery charge terminal: 8.4 V, 1.4 A in charge mode Application Sony battery packs NP-F530, NP-F730, NP-F930 lithium ion type Operating temperature 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C) Storage temperature –4°F to +140°F (–20°C to +60°C)

  • Page 86: Identifying The Parts

    !¡ Power zoom lever (p.12) !™ BATT (battery) PUSH button (p.8) !£ STANDBY switch (p.10, 11) !¢ START/STOP button (p.10, 11) !∞ Hooks for shoulder strap (p.92) !§ Battery mounting surface !¶ START/STOP MODE switch (p.36) CCD-TR3400 3-859-084-22 (1) !º !¡ !™ !£ !¢...
  • Page 87 @£ 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. CCD-TR3400 3-859-084-22 (1) @£ @¢ @∞ @§...
  • Page 88 #™ Camera recording/battery lamp (p.10) #£ Microphone #¢ 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) CCD-TR3400 3-859-084-22 (1) #¢ #∞ #§ #¶ #•...
  • Page 89 (2) Turn STANDBY up. (3) While holding down π , turn the POWER switch to CAMERA. This mark indicates that this product is a genuine accessory for Sony video products. When purchasing Sony video products, Sony recommends that you purchase accessories with this “GENUINE VIDEO ACCESSORIES”...
  • Page 90 Identifying the parts Remote Commander The buttons that have the same name on the Remote Commander as on the camcorder function identically. 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)
  • Page 91 • This camcorder works in commander mode VTR 2. The commander modes (1, 2 and 3) are used to distinguish this camcorder from other Sony VCRs to avoid remote control misoperation. If you use another Sony VCR in commander mode VTR 2, we recommend you change the commander mode or cover the remote sensor of the VCR with black paper.
  • Page 92 Identifying the parts Attaching the shoulder strap Attach the supplied shoulder strap to the hooks for the shoulder strap . CCD-TR3400 3-859-084-22 (1)
  • Page 93 (p.60, 61, 66) @¡ Remaining battery indicator (p.74) @™ Date or Time indicator (p.24) @£ Recording lamp/Battery lamp (p.10) @¢ Warning indicators (p.94) @∞ ORC indicator (p.41) @§ Tape transport mode (p.16, 17) CCD-TR3400 3-859-084-22 (1) @™ @§ !ª 0min...

  • Page 94: Warning Indicators

    (p.78) This indicator appears only on the viewfinder. 8 Some other trouble has occurred. Disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer or local authorized facility. 9 The lithium battery is weak or is not installed. (p.71) CCD-TR3400 5min...

  • Page 95: Index

    Time code ... 21, 66 Title ... 37 – 40 Tripod mounting ... 13 Trouble check ... 81 – 84 W, X, Y, Z WIDE mode ... 34 – 35 WIND ... 22 WIPE ... 27 Zoom ... 12 CCD-TR3400 3-859-084-22 (1)
  • Page 96 Sony Corporation Printed in Japan CCD-TR3400 3-859-084-22 (1)

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