Video Camera Recorder 1 CCD FX310 Operation Manual Before Operating the Unit, Please Read This Manual Thoroughly and Retain It for Future Reference
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Video Camera Recorder 1_ CCD FX310 Operation Manual Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference. Video 8 Handgcam (c_1992 by Sony Corporation Information for the customers in the U.S.A. This equipment generates and uses radio WARNING frequency energy and if not installed and used properly, that is, in strict accordance with the manufacturer's instructions, may cause interference to radio and television reception. It To prevent tire or shock has been type tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B computing device in hazard, do not expose the unit accordance with the specifications in Subpart J of to rain or moisture. Part 15 of FCC Rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference in a residential installation. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged L_AUilUt_ i_IiLiJu(,L ]HL #_l_kU_ LLLL;IHIL_HL)L;K. to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) Reorient the receiving antenna NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. Relocate the equipment with respect to the receiver REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL Move the equipment away from the receiver Plug the equipment into a different outlet so that equipment and receiver are on different branch circuits. This symbol is intended to If necessary, the user should consult the dealer alert the user to the presence or an experienced radio/television technician for of uninsulated "dangerous additional suggestions. The user may find the voltage" within the product's following booklet prepared by the Federal enclosure that may be of Communications Commission helpful: sufficient magnitude to "How to Identify and Resolve Radio-TV constitute a risk of electric Interference Problems". shock to persons. This booklet is available from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC This symbol is intended to 20402, Stock No. 004-000-00345-4. alert the user to the presence of important operating and Notice for the customers In Canada maintenance (servicing) This apparatus complies with the Class B limits for instructions in the literature radio noise emissions set out in Radio Interference accompanying the appliance. Regulations. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on Model No. CCD-FX310 the bottom. Record the serial number in the Serial No. space provided on the right hand. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. 2 Before You Begin About this manual ................................................................................................................ 4 Checking supplied accessories ........................................................................................... 5 Before you start ................................................................................................................... 5 Getting Started :_i;;d_i_!_!_! Charging and installing the battery pack ............................................................................. 6 ilil i Inserting a tape .................................................................................................................... 8 Preventing accidental erasure ........................................................................................ 8 Adjusting the viewfinder lens ............................................................................................... 9 iil Using the viewfinder as a sports finder ........................................................................... 9 Installing the lithium battery ............................................................................................... 10 Setting the date and time ................................................................................................... 11 Storing a birth date in your camcorder .............................................................................. 12 Basic Camera Operation How to record ....................................................................................................... i.......... 14 UsingZooming Features ................................................................................................... 16 PlayingBack a tape ........................................................................................................... 17 Using the remote commander ........................................................................................... 19 Gettingthe most out of your battery pack.......................................................................... 20 Advanced Camera Operation Connecting alternative power sources .............................................................................. 22 Using house current...................................................................................................... 22 Using car battery ........................................................................................................... 23 Camera recording .............................................................................................................. 24 Recording the date or time ........................................................................................... 24 Puttingan AGE on your tape ........................................................................................ 24 For low-positionrecording ............................................................................................ 25 Checking the last portionof a scene you just recorded (Rec Review) ......................... 26 Checking recordingin the viewfinder (EDITSEARCH) ................................................. 26 Re-recording on a previouslyrecorded portion(EDITSEARCH) .................................. 27 Helpfulhintsfor recording............................................................................................. 27 Insertinga scene inthe middle of a recorded tape ....................................................... 28 Recordingwithan external microphone ....................................................................... 29 Connecting a wired remote controlunit ........................................................................ 29 Manual adjustments .......................................................................................................... 30 Maintaining Focus......................................................................................................... 30 Compensating for backlighting ..................................................................................... 30 Using programAE (Auto Exposure) .................................................................................. 31 Selecting the PROGRAM AE Mode .............................................................................. 31 Fade-in and fade-out .................................................................................................... 32 Playing back ...................................................................................................................... 33 Editing................................................................................................................................ 37 Additional Information Maintenance information................................................................................................... 39 Tips for bettercamera recording ....................................................................................... 41 Identifyingthe parts ........................................................................................................... 44 Indicatorsinsidethe viewfinder ......................................................................................... 48 Trouble check .................................................................................................................... 49 Specifications .................................................................................................................... 51 Index .................................................................................................................... Backcover 3 Welcome to Video 8 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. This manual shows you how to operate your camcorder. To get the most out of the features of your Handycam, we recommend you read this manual thoroughly before using. But if you want to shoot as soon as possible, please read the chapters, Getting Started and Basic Camera Operation. Once you are familiar with basic operations, you may want to proceed to the chapter, Advanced Camera Operation. • When you are reading through this manual, please remember that buttons and settings on the camcorder are shown in capital letters: e.g. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. • Use "Identifying the Parts" as an index to look for a function and operation according to the indication printed on the camcorder itself. TV color systems are different depending on the countries. If you want to view the playback picture on a TV, you need an