Sony CCD-F301 User Manual

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SONY®

Video Camera Recorder B

CCD-F301

Operating Instructions

Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly

and retain it for future reference.

3-752-959-21 (1)

Video 8 Handycam

I 1991 by Sony Corporation

Owner’s Record

The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number m the space provided below Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product

Model No. CCD F301 Serial No

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.

This symbol IS intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a nsk of electric shock to persons.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

For the customers in Canada

This apparatus complies with the Class B limits for radio noise emissions set out m Radio Interference Regulations

INFORMATION FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN THE U.S.A.

This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy and if not installed and used properly, that is, in strict accordance with the manufacturer s instructions, may cause inlerierence to radio and television reception. It has been type tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B computing device m accordance with the specifications in Subpart J of 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 to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient the receiving antenna Relocate the equipment with respect to the receiver Move the equipment away from the receiver Plug the equipment into a different outlet so that equipment and receiver are on different branch circuits

If necessary, the user should consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for additional suggestions. The user may find the following (»Oklet prepared by the Federal Communications Commission helpful.

" How to Identity and Resolve Radio-TV

Interference Problems ". This booklet is available from the U.S. Government Printing Office. Washington. DC 20402, Stock No. 004-000-00345-4

Table of Contents

Getting Started

Introduction

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Identifying the parts ...................................

Preparing your camcorder

Connecting the power sources

Setting the date and lime ...........................

Inserting tapes

Adjusting the viewfinder lens ..................... 21

Optnrting th* Camera Section

Recording a picture using automatic adjustments

To record the date and lime Playing back the picture instantly

Recording a picture using manual adjustments

Selecting the automafic'manual adjustment

Manual focusing ..............................................

Ad|usting the white balance

Selling shutter speed .................................

Shooting with backlighting

Zooming ....

Close ups (Auto-focusing in macro) .. . .

Fade in and lade-out Recording the age of your child

Operating the VCR Saetton

Connections tor playback . . Playing back a tape

Editing onto another VCR................

Recording from another VCR o' a Insert recording Using the tape counter

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Hints for better shooting ... .... 52

Notes and precautions . . 54 Using your camcorder abroad . 56

Specifications........................................ ... 57

Trouble'check Indications inside the viewfinder List of beeps

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Introduction

How the Manual is Organized How this Manual Works

The tirsi section of the manual explains ihe preliminary steps necessary to prepare lor

shooting and playing back

Other sections include shooting procedures that show how to use the features and functions of your camcorder II you are a beginner, slan with "Recording a picture using automatic ad|ustmenis If you are very tamiliar with camcorders, try to shoot your picture with mat\ual ad|ustmenis as well as automatic adjustment If you want to record right away, see pages 11.

22. and 28

The manual also includes how to play back a picture on a TV how to edit your original 8mm tape onto another uideo tape, and how to record a picture from another video tape or TV

If you have any problems during operation, see the Trouble check section.

Use the information below to help you follow the instructions in this manual.

• Controls and settings on the camcorder are shown in capital letters.

ex. Sel POWER to CAMERA.

• The letter in an illustration corresponds to the letter in the text:

ex. (A.1)of(B)

• The step number in an illustration corresponds to the step number m the text.

• Notes and cautions are enclosed with lines:

Note on battery life

Battery will not last as long in cold places

Supplied Accessories

The camcorder is packed together with Ihe following accessories. Check to see that everything is corrtained in the package.

• Remote Commander HMT-506 (1)

• Size AA {R6) battery for Remote Commander (2)

. Battery pack NP-66H(1)

• AC power adaptor AC-V60Af60A (1)

• Lithium battery CR2025 (1)

. RFU adaptor RFU-90UC (1)

• Lens cap (1)*

• Shoulder strap (1)

‘Atfached to the camcorder

Identifying the Parts

For details on the use of each part, refer to the pages indicated m the circle

(A-1) []] Eyecup

[~2l Viewfinder lens adjustment ring ф

|~з] Viewfinder (back cover)

The picture being recorded or played back can be monitored in black and white here Also, indicators which shows caution and function mode appear here

[7] Power zoom button ф

|Т| Accessory shoe

Attach a video light, external microphone, etc (not supplied)

[T] Zoom lever ф

DATA SCREEN button Ф

(TJ BEEP switch ФФ

Normally sel to "ON to activate the

recording starVstop and warning beep. To deactivate the beep, sel the switch to "OFF".

[fj EDIT switch Ф

Щ POWER switch

CAMERA, for camera recording VTR. for playing back or editing tapes OFF: power off

[IT] Tape transport buttons ф ф

>-'II^FRAME (forward direclion/trame-by-

frame in forward direcfionj

!► SLOW

L (stop)

REW (rewind) i (playback) Mf FF (fast forward) II PAUSE

[T^ • REC switch Ф

DATE {«) and TIME (NEXT) buttons ф

AOE'EVENT button Ф

Qs] ZERO MEM (zero memory) button ф ф

[Тб] COUNTER RESET button ФФ ^

m 6 5 mm (П.32 inches)

Identifying the Parts

[uj EDITSEARCH (and ©recording review)

button Ф

[l8j FADER button ф

MACRO AF (AutO'focusing in macro) button Ф

Press to record close-ups with automatic focusing.

[2^ Lens hood (Focus ring) ф

SHUTTER SPEED button Ф

WHT BAL (while balance) button ф

[2^ BACK LIGHT button ф

PUSH AUTO button Ф

FOCUS button Ф

[2^ ВАТТ (battery eject) knob ф

EJECT (cassette eject) кпоЬф

[is] Tripod receptacle (bottom)

AUTO LOCK cover ф

To adjust the control such as focus, white balance, back light, or shutter speed manually, slide open this cover so that the buttons inside can be seen.

Lithium battery compartment (bottom) ф

Note on attaching a tripod (A-3)

When atlaclimg n iripod olhei ihan Sony s make si iiiat the length oi the camera mounting screw is les man 6.5 mm ¡9 .32 inchest Otherwise, the screw m damage Um inner parts oi the camcorder

Identifying the Parte

(A-4) [Ji] START/STOP button ®

Press to start and stop camera recording

STANDBY switch $

Slide up to set the camcorder to the recording standby mode

[33] PUSH/SLIDE button (tor adjusting the

viewfinder)

Slide the viewfinder to a suitable position.

IN/OUT (video and audio input/oulpul) selector ®

Select the (unction of the VIDEO«AUDIO IN/

OUT lacks, input or output.

Camera recording/battery lamp

Lights up during recording and blinks when the battery becomes weak

[36| Battery mounting surface 9

Hooks for shoulder strap

B REMOTE COMMANDER ON/OFF switch

e Set to ' ON' when using the supplied wireless

Remote Commander When you do not use

the Commander, set to "OFF" to keep the

unit from being operated incorrectly by another Commander etc

VIDEO*AUOIO IN/OUT (input/output) jacks (phono jacks) ®

RFU DC OUT (RFU adaptor DC output) jack (special minijack)

•S'

Identifvina th« Parts

(A-5) !*1| <9 (earphone) jack (minijack) 9

C REMOTE control connector (stereo mini-minijack)

Conned a wired remote control unit or a

editing controller, etc here.

Remote sensor 0

Built-In microphone (monaural)

Camera recording/battery lamp 0

Lights up during recording and blinks when the battery becomes weak.

REC START/STOP button (for low-position shooting)

Use this button for easier low-position recording.

BUILT-IN MIC (microphone) switch 0

Set to "WIND when recording m a strong

Grip strap

Lens cap

About <r (LANC)

U stands lor Local Application Control Bus System The U connector is used lor controlling the tape transport of video equipment and peripherals connected to It This connector has the same function as the connectors indicated as CONTROL L or REMOTE

To remove dust from inside the viewfinder (A-6)

Delach the eyecup as illustrated and dean the surface oi the screen with a blower

(A-7)

Wireless Remote Commander

You can play back a tape from a distance The buttons on the Commander with the same name or mark as those on the canicordet have the same function

When you use the Commander

Be sure to set the REMOTE COMMANDER ON/ OFF switch on the camcorder to ON . and then start operation ol the camcorder, with the Commander pointing towards the remote sensor. (See page lOl

(A-7) [T] -44 REW (rewind) button 0. 0

[T] II PAUSE button 0,0

[3] DATA SCREEN button

r*| FF (fast forward) button 0.0

[5] I PLAY button 0

■ STOP button 0

¡Tj t* SLOW button 0

Idantitvina the Parte

Inserting {»tieries (A-8)

Insert two size AA (R6) ballenes with polarity positioned correctly

Remotely controllable area (A-9J

Point the Commander towards the remote sensor

Note on batteries

With normal operation, batteries will last lor about si< months However, it the commander will not be used tor a long period, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage

Notes on the Remote Commander

• Keep the remote sensor away from the strong light source such as direct sunlight or illumination. Remote control with the Commander may not be effective

• Be sure that there is no obstacle between the remote sensor and Commander

• The command mode ol the Commander is VTR2 Avoid to use the Sony VCRs with the same command mode at the same time

• Be sure to set the REMOTE COMMANDER ON,OFF switch on the camcorder to OFF when you conned the receiver ol a remote control kit (not supplied) to the REMOTE C control conneclor

(B-1)

Before recording, prepare your camcorder following the steps below.

1 Conned a power source, »see page 12

2 Set the dale and time .see page 18

3 Insert a tape. -* see page 20

4 Adjust the viewfinder lens. -* see page 21

5 Adiust the length of the grip strap (B-1)

6 Take off fhe lens cap and attach it to the grip

strap (B-2)

7 Close me AUTO LOCK cover (B-3)

The locus, white balance, back light, and shutter speed will be adjusted automatically.

II you warn to adjust them manually, see page 28

Using the BEEP switch

Normally, the BEEP switch should be set to ON Beep will sound when you start and slop recording, and it any dilfiruUy should arise during operation

II you want to deadivaie tiie beep, sei ihe BEEP switch

to OFF (B-4)

Note

• Beeps are not recorded on the lape

• For warning beep. See page 58

When you have completed these preparations, go to page 22.

First, Choose the Power Sources

Accessory to be used

Battery par.k MP-66H (supplied). NP 77H, NP.77, or NP 55

Battery case EBP 55

AC power adaptor AC V6O1 V60A (supplied). AC V30. or

AC V55

DC pack DCP-77, or AC power adaptor AC V55 and car battery cord DCC 16AW

Note on power sources

Disconnecting the power source or removing the battery pack during recording or playback may damage the inserted tape II disconnected, supply the power again

(C-2)

I Preparing your camcorder 1

Connecting the Power Sources

Mount the battery pack on the camcorder. (C-2)

1 Align the right side of the battery pack

with the tine on the camcorder.

2 Slide in the battery pack to the right.

Notes

» Make sure the battery fils completely on the

mour^ting surface of the camcorder Imperfect fit may damage the projections on the camcorder

• If your nose touches the battery pack, adjust the position of the viewfinder by sliding it while pressing PUSH SLIDE.

Battery life

A fully charged battery pack lasts for

Using the Battery Pack

Charge the battery pack. (C-1)

1 Align the right side of the battery pack

with the line on the AC power adaptor.

2 Slide in the battery pack in the direction of

the arrow.

3 Connect the AC power adaptor to a wall

outlet.

4 Set the CHARGE/VTR selector on the

adaptor to CHARGE.

Required

charging

See the instruction manual ot the AC power adaptor lor details

When (he baffery becorrres weak. Ihe C\i indication and red lamp blink in the viewfinder

(C-3)

Also the camera recording-battery lamps on the camcorder blmk Replace the battery with a lully charged one

To remove the battery pack (C-4)

While sliding BATT up. slide out the battery pack to the left

Other options for charging

• AC V55 AC powei adaptor You can charge two battery packs simultaneously

• BC 55. BC 77 portable battery charger. You can charge a battery pack on 100 - 2A0V AC

• DC V30 car battery charger You can charge a battery pack by connecting the car battery charger to the cigarette lighter socket

(C-5)

[ Preparing your camcorder 1

ConnMtlng the Power Sources

Using Alkaline Batteries

(C-5)

The EBP-55 battery case is required (not supplied).

1 Insert the size AA (R6) alkaline batteries

Into the battery case.

2 Attach the case in the same way as the

battery pack.

Battery life (When using Sony alkaline batteries); approx. *«5 minutes

(continuous recording when used indoors)

To remove the battery case

Proceed in the same way as the battery pack. See page 13

Notes on battery Mfe

• Batteries will not last as long in cold places

• No indication appears in the viewlmder to wai weak battery

Using House Current

(C-6)

The supplied AC-V60.'V60A AC power adaptor is required.

1 Align the right side of the connecting plate

with the line on the camcorder, and slide It in to the right.

2 Connect the AC power adaptor to a wall

outlet.

3 Set the CHARGE/VTR selector to VTR (DC

OUT).

See the instruction manual of the AC power adaptor lor details.

To remove the connecting plate

Proceed in the same way as the battery pack See page 13

The AC V30 01 AC-V55 AC power adaploi can also be

(C-7)

Using Car Battery

(C-7)

The DCP-77 DC pack is required (not supplied)

1 Align the right side of the DC pack with

the line on the camcorder, and slide It in to

the right.

2 Connect the cord to the cigarette tighter

socket of a car (12 V or 24 V).

To remove the DC pack

While pressing the ВАТТ knob on the camcorder, slide the DC pack to the left and pull out

other options

• The AC V55 AC power adaptor and the DCC I6AW car battery cord cati also be used to operate this camcorder on a 12 V or 24 V car battery

• The DCP 55 DC pack can also be used to operate this camcorder on a 12 V or 24 V car battery

(D-1)

Setting the Date and Time

Inserting the Lithium Battery

(D-1)

This camcorder uses a lithium battery to activate the clock, and to keep birthdays/anniversary in memory Before operating it for the first time, install the supplied lithium battery.

1 Open the cover of the lithium battery

compartment on the bottom of the

2 Install the supplied CR202S lithium battery

with the + side facing out.

3 Close the cover.

To remove the lithium battery (D-2)

Press the side of the battery in the direction as indicated for installation

Note on lithium battery life

The battery will last for approximately 1 year m When the lithium battery becomes weak, the c\-7

indication will blink in the viewfinder screen tor about 5 seconds (when POWER is set lo CAMERA). (D-3) In this case replace the battery with a Sony CR2025

or a Duracell DL-2025 lithium battery. Use of another battery may present a risk ot tire or explosian. While replacing the lithium battery, keep the

battery pack or other power source attached II ihe battery pack or other power source was not attached while replacing, readiusiments of the date. time, birthdays and anniversary are necessary

Cautions

• Keep the lithium battery out ol the reach of children Should the battery be swallowed, immedialely consult

• Wipe Ihe battery with a dry doth lo assure a good contact

• Be sure to observe the correct polaniy when mstallrng

I WARNING

I Battery may enplode it mistreated Do not recharge. I disassemble, or dispose of in lire

Setting the Date and Time

(0-4)

Make sure that a power source Is

connected, set POWER to CAMERA, and

slide STANDBY up.

Press DATE (f) and TIME (NEXT) simultaneously for more than 1.5 seconds until the date Indication blinks In the viewfinder screen.

DATE now functions as + (lo advance numbers) and TIME functions as NEXT (to

execute).

If you missed Ihe number you wanted, keep <-

pressed. The digit will return lo the original

3 Adjust the year, month, day, hour, and

minute, in that order.

First ad|usl Ihe blinking digits with and then

press NEXT

4 Press NEXT to set the second to “OO".

The dock starts operating

To correct dale and time setting

Repeat steps 2 to 4

To advance the digits faster

Keep + pressed.

To check the preset date and time

Press DATE or TIME. When you press the same

button again, the indication goes oh '

I Preparing your camcorder 2

Inserting Tapes

1 Make sure a power source is connected. 2 While pressing the small button, slide

EJECT.

The cassede holder will automatically open Do not puli the cassette holder forcibly when it IS moving.

3 Insert a tape with the window facing

outside.

4 Press the PUSH mark to close the cassette

holder.

Ejecting the Tape

1 Make sure thaï a power source is connected 2 While pressing the small button, slide EJECT. 3 The cassette holder will automatically open. 4 Take out the tape and press the PUSH mark to

close the cassette holder.

Preventing Accidental Erasure

(E-2)

Slide the tab in exposing the red mark on the cassette, this will prevent recording To re-record on this tape, slide the tab back out covering the red mark It you intend to start camera recordig with the red mark exposed, the and ± indications blink in the viewfinder and beeps sound tor about 5 seconds

Notes on handling tapes

• Never insert anything rn the small hote.s on the rear ol the cassette. These holes are used to sense the type and thickness of the tape, or if the red mark is exposed or covered, etc.

• Store tapes m their cases and keep them in an upright position to prevent intrusion ol dust and uneven winding.

Adjusting the Viewfinder Lens

The position ol the viewfinder lens lor optimum vision vanes depending on the person Adjust it when using the camcorder lor the first time, or when using it after someone else. (F)

1 Make sure a power is connected.

2 White pressing the green button, set

POWER to CAMERA.

3 Insert a tape, (page 20)

4 Slide STANDBY up.

5 Turn the viewfinder lens adjustment ring

so that the “STBY" displayed In the

viewfinder screen comes into sharp locus.

Recording a Picture Using Automatic Adjustment

Make Sure liie preparations on page 11 are complete belore recording

Start Recording

(G-1)

Before recording once-only ' events, we strongly recomrrend making a trial recording and checking that everything is working perfectly. Make sure BEEP is set to ON. Beep will sound when you start and slop recording.

1 Hold the camcorder as in the figure.

Put your hand through the grip strap and make sure that your thumb can easily touch START.STOP.

2 Remove the lens cap and attach it to the

grip strap.

3 While pressing the green button, set

POWER to CAMERA.

4 Close the AUTO LOCK cover and turn the

zoom lever downwards.

5 Slide STANDBY up.

STBY appears in the viewfinder The camcorder is now in the standby mode, and focus IS adjusted automatically inside the dotted frame m the illustration (auto-focus adjusting range! Do not turn or stop the focus ring forcibly

■ The dolled frame is not displayed in the

viewfinder.

6 Press START STOP.

A beep sounds. REC appears and the red lamp lights up in the viewfinder and the camera recording battery lamps light on the camcorder The camcorder is now recording

To pause (to stop momentarily)

Press START STOP again. Two beeps sound and STBY appears m the viewfinder The camcorder is m standby mode again

To stop

Slide STANDBY down and set POWER to OFF

Recording a Picture Using Automatic Adjustment

For tow-positlon shooting (G-2)

The viewfinder can be turned up 90 degrees. Use the REC START STOP button on the front right of the camcorder 1 Press REC START STOP to start recording. 2 Press It again to stop recording

If the tape reaches near the end during recording

Ttie E?t3 indication in the viewfinder and the camera recording battery lamps on the camcorder blink slowly When the tape reaches Us end blinking becomes rapid and beeps sound lor about 5 seconds (it the BEEP

witch IS

loONi

Notes on recording

• To record from the beginning of the tape, run the lap lor about 15 seconds before recording Tbis will avon missing the starling poinl when the tape is played

• If POWER IS moved during recording, the tape will

• When moving from indoors to outdoors, or vice vers; slide STANDBY up and point the camcorder at a while object for about 15 seconds so lhal Ihe white balance is properly adjusted

Note on standby mode

If you leave the camcorder m the standby mode tor 5 minutes or more, the camcorder will be automatically luined off To resume the standby mode, slide STANDBY down once and slide it up agam To start recording, press START STOP directly.

Note on light sources

If you are shooting a subject under bright condiiions jus alter shooting m a dark place, the picture may not appear in the viewfinder In this case point the

camcorder to another direchon

This camcorder records in the SP (approilmaiely

1.43 cm/$ecoryd) and can play back in the SP mode

and the LP mode (apprexlmateiy 0.72 cm/second). The quality of the playback picture In thé LP mode, however, will not be as good as that In the SP mode.

PCM recording or playback is irei possible wfth this camcorder. The PDM sound recorded or after-recorded with another video recorder cannot be played back with this eamcoidèr

Recording a Picture Using

Automatic Adjustment

To Record Date and Time

(G-3) Press DATE for the date indication or TIME lor

the time indication during camera recording or

when in recording pause mode. The date or time displayed m the viewfinder is recorded with the picture

To stop recording date or time

Press DATE or TIME again. The picture recording continues

When There is a Strong Wind

(G-4) Set BUILT-IN MIC to WIND.

The noise from the wind wiii be reduced. After recording, set ¡1 to the upper position (green mark).

To Check the Last Portion of the Previous Recording

(G-5)

1 Set the camcorder in the recording pause

mode by pressing the START/STOP button.

2 Press-side of EDITSEARCH(gl)

momentarily.

The last few seconds of the recorded portion are rewound and then the recorded picture appears in the viewfinder After a tew seconds of playback, the camcorder goes back to recording pause mode

If the picture has not been recorded

The video heads may be contammaled Clean the heads using the Sony V8-25CI.H video head cleaning cassette or equivalent

To Re-record a Previously Recorded

Portion

1 Slide STANDBY up to set the camcorder to

the standby mode.

2 Look in the viewfinder and find the point

from where you want to begin the recording;

Keep pressing the * side ol EDITSEARCH to advance the picture at a normal playback speed, or the - side to reverse the picture

3 At the desired point, release EDIT

SEARCH.

4 Press START/STOP,

A beep sounds and the recording begins

To pause

Press START/STOP again.

To stop

Slide STANDBY down

The picture is connected smoothly after the pre

recorded portion even if STANDBY is slid down and slid up, or even if the power is turned off and

on again, provided that the tape is not removed

•25

(G-7)

Recording a Picture Using Automatic Ad)ustment

To Re-record a Picture in the Middle of a Recorded Tape (Insert

Recording)

(G-7)

1 While pressing the green button, set

POWER to CAMERA.

2 Slide STANDBY up to set the camcorder to

standby mode.

3 While looking in the viewfinder, keep

pressing the or - side of EDITSEARCH and release the button where you want to end the insertion.

The camcorder is set to standby mode again.

4 Press COUNTER RESET.

The counter is reset to zero.

5 While looking In the viewfinder, keep

pressing the - side of EDITSEARCH and release the button at the point where you

want to start the Insertion.

6 Press ZERO MEM.

The insert ending point is stored m memory.

7 Press START'STOP.

A beep sounds and insert recording begins. Then the recording stops automatically near the counter zero point.

To cancel the ZERO MEM

Press ZERO MEM.

Playing Back the Picture Instantly

(G-8)

You can check the recorded picture in the viewfinder Sound is not heard

1 While pressing the green button, set

POWER to CAMERA.

2 Slide STANDBY up. 3 Keep pressing the «or - side of EDIT-

SEARCH to play back the picture.

r side to view the playback picture

- side to view the playback picture in reverse

To slop playback

Release EDITSEARCH

To monitor the sound while viewing the playback

picture in the viewfinder

Connect an earphone to the ® lack 1 While pressing the green button, set POWER to VTR 2 Press MM to rewind the tape and press i where you

3 Press to Stan playback

Selecting the Automatic/ Manual Adjustment

When you clost^ the AUTO LOCK cover, ihe locus, white balance, and iris are adjusted autoniaiically and Ihe shutter speed is set to l '60 The automatic (unction offers you worry-free operation under most shooting conditions. But under certain circumstances, manual adjustment IS better for effective recording. For manual adjustment, open the AUTO LOCK cover and select an appropriate setting

Looking Over Each Button

(H-1)

FOCUS:

Press to set Ihe camcorder in Ihe manual focusing mode. Once the focus is adjusted, the setting is locked (See page 29)

PUSH AUTO:

Keep pressing to achieve autofocusing temporarily in Ihe manual (ocusing mode. (See page 30 )

WHT BAL:

Press to lock the white balance in the •

(outdoors). (indoors), or HOLD mode The tone of colors IS fiired regardless of the lighting condition (See page 3t .)

SHUTTER SPEED:

Press to increase the shutter speed to record a last moving sub|ect. such as golf or tennis swing, dearly (See page 33 )

BACK LIGHT:

Press when a subject appears dark against a

bright background (See page 34)

Even if you open the AUTO LOCK cover

The setting ol each function is the same as the

automatic adtustmenl gntil /ou change it

Notes

• Even when you set POWER to OFF. previous settings ate retained They are cancelled if the power source is disconnected lo' more than 5 minutes

• It you Close the AUlO LOCK cover alter you have made manual ad|ustment anti then open it again the previous settings for manual adjustment wilt be

Manual Focusing

When you dose the AUTO LOCK cover, the autofocusing functions and you can easily get a focused picture under most shooting conditions

Bui manual focusing is recommended in the

following cases

|aj lo [i] correspond lo the illustrations (1-1)

|a] Insufficient light |bj Too much brightness behind the subieci [c] Subjects with little contrast -- wall, sky, elc. [d) One subject is close: the other is in the

center, but at a distance

[ej Subjects beyond nets, etc., or another subject

passes in front of the camcorder |f] Horizontal stripes [g] Subject through frosted glass [h] Bright subject or subject reflecting light (i| High contrast behind the subject (The

background may be focused ) [j) Under the following circumstances

• When using conversion lenses or effect filters

• When shooting a stationary sub)ect using a tripod

• To save battery wear

Autofocusing does not lurfction momentarily when:

• The selling ol the shutter speed is changed.

• Back fight IS adjusted manually

• Lighting conditions change quickly.

• Zooming is done from wide-range lo This camcorder keeps m locus by referring ic picture contrast, which is weak in the above s

* •

Manual Focusing

Focusing Manually

1 Slide open the AUTO LOCK cover.

2 Press FOCUS.

The indication appears m the viewfinder,

3 Turn the manual zoom lever fully to the

telephoto position.

4 Turn the focus ring to achieve sharp

focus.

5 Set the desired shot length using the

manual zoom lever while pressing the button on it.

Shooting with autofocusing momentarily (I-3)

While shooting with manual focusing, press PUSH AUTO. The aulofocus functions while you are pressing the button. When you release the button, manual focusing will be resumed. Use this button when you change the focus from one subject to another. The focusing performs naturally. The previous settings of the shutter speed, white balance, and back light are retained.

Some helpful hints

• When shooting in relatively dark places such as indoors, the depth ol field in proper locus is very

shallow For best results, shoot at wide angles atter focusing in telephoto

♦ When shooting a scene with tots of movement in

bright light set the zoom lever to the wide-angle position and the locus ring to 2 m

(J-1)

Adjusting the White Balance

When you close the AUTO LOCK cover, the auto white balance function of this camcorder adjusts

the picture to natural colors under most shooting

conditions. However, in the conditions listed

below, adjust the white balance manually.

[a] to [f] correspond to the illustrations, (d-1)

Cor>dilions

Lighting conditions change

[a]

Too bright, such as in

|b]

photograph studios Monochromatic subject or

[cl

background Under a sodium lamp

id)

Under a mercury lamp Under a color matching

Ituorescent lamp Recording outdoors, a night

|e|

view, neon signs, or fireworks Recording outdoors scenes

(f)

after sunset or before sumse

Adjusting the White Balance Manually

Indication in the viewfinder

HOLD

-A-

1 Slide open the AUTO LOCK cover.

2 Select the desired white balance mode by

pressing WHT BAL.

Each time you press the button, the indication changes as follows.

No indication (auto) -* HOLD ^ m

Note on manual adjustment

When moving from indoo's to outdoors or vice VI close the AUTO LOCK cover and open it again

Fluorescent lamp (aayiigtii)

t suoligOI

Fluorescent lamp (dayligtil)

Adjusting the White Balance

What is the HOLD mode?

In the HOLD mode, the camcorder aulomaiically adjusts to the color temperature of the subject s light source and keeps that temperature during recording When recording some sub|ects with different color temperatures, use the HOLD mode to set a color temperature. You can achieve a recording with natural colors without being affected by the surroundings.

To set Into the HOLD mode

1 Close the AUTO LOCK cover.

The while balance will be set to the automatic mode.

2 Point at and record a white, flat object such as

a white wall or paper. 3 Open the AUTO LOCK cover. 4 Press WHT BAL to display the HOLD mark in

the viewfinder

When you change the battery pack or when the light source is changed, follow this procedure again.

Color Temperature and White Balance

(J-3)

The color temperature indicates a property ot light and is measured in K (Kelvin). It increases as the light source gets bluer and decreases as the light source gets redder. It has no direct relationship with brightness. The camcorder automatically adjusts the while balance within the range shown below

When a fast moving subieci is recorded al normal shutter speed, it may not be seen clearly when played back m the pause mode (still piclure) This can be improved by increasing the shutter speed. Six shutter speeds can be selected 1 60 (normal speed), I 'lOO U250. I TOOO, 1.2000, or 1 4000 of a second (K-1)

When recording at a high-speed shutter setting, record in a brighter place than usual.

Also, the depth ot (leld m proper focus becomes shallow at a higher shutter speed This is effective to record the main subieci m sharp locus and (he surroundings out of focus

Recommended setting for your situation

Choose an appropriate shutter speed according to the situation, referring to the chart below tor examples

Example use

• On clear days, recording golt or tennis swing (To view the hit ball clearly in the still picture mode, set

• Recording skiers

• On overcast days recording a moving merry go-round or roller

• Recording outdoors from mside a vehicle (lo' slable shooting)

• Instead of the ND? Iilter iTo reduce

the exposure level to about a hail)

♦ Recording mdooi soods dor stable

shooting)

When playing back the picture recorded at

certain speeds

Use 8 mm video equipment with the dean still function to obtain the noiseless sun picture

shutter speed

1 ЛППП 1 2000

t-1000 or

1 too

Setting Shutter Speed

Selecting the Shutter Speed

(K-2)

1 Slide open the AUTO LOCK cover. 2 Press SHUTTER SPEED repeatedly until

the desired shutter speed indication appears.

Each lime you press the button, the indication

changes as follows. . . No mOicalion (1.'60) .100(1.'100) >250(1/250)—, I 4000 (1/4000) < 2000 (l'2000). 1000 (1/1000) • I

Notes

« When you select shutter speed 1 '250 ot taster,

record under sunlight or use a video light

• When you record a TV screen with certain shutter speeds, the brightness ol the recorded pictur vary

• When you shoot a very bright subject at a taster shutter speed, a light vertical, bell like line (smear) may appear on the screen.

• When you record al certain shutter speeds under a light discharged tube, such as a fluorescent lamp, sodium lamp, or mercury lamp, the brightness ot the recorded picture may vary

Shooting with

Backlighting

In this camcorder, the ins is automatically controlled However, when shooting a sub|ect that IS backlit, that is, it the light source is coming in trom behind the subieci, use the BACK LIGHT button. (L)

lay

- iii

Zooming

The size ot the subject in tlie screen can be changed Use "zoom in' for dramatic dose ups Use zoom-out' for panoramic long shots Also use zooming to focus manually or to decide the shooting angle. (M-1)

Power Zooming

— for smooth and constant zooming (M-2)

Press the T side of the power zoom button for

telephoto (subject appears closer) and the W side for wide-angle (subject appears farther away).

Zooming Manually

— for creating a dramatic effect (M*3)

Turn the manual zoom lever upward lor telephoto and downward for wide-angle.

Be sure to keep pressing the button on the lever

when turning it downward

Focal length of (his camcorder

The local length is 8 5 mm to 68 mm ('it to 2'. inches This means apprommately 46 mm to 368 mm (1 "/■•, t< 14'/? inches) converted into the local length ol a 35-m

1 Slide open the AUTO LOCK cover.

2 Press BACK LIGHT.

The n indication appears

After shooting

Be sure to release this adjuslmeni setting by pressing BACK LIGHT again (The П indication goes out | Otherwise, the recorded picture will be too bright

(N-2)

Powe' zoom button

Close-up (Auto-focusing In Macro)

Even liny subjects such as flowers, insects,

photographs, can literally fill the screen with auto-

focusing in macro

(N-1)

1 Bring the camcorder as close as

necessary to obtain the desired subject size.

The subject can be as dose as a minimum of

10 mm (13/32 inches) from the lens surface.

2 Press MACRO AF.

|1)The MACRO indication blinks in the

viewfinder and the zoom lever turns automatically to the MACRO range.

(2) The MACRO indication lights steadily and

indication appears when sharp focus is

achieved automatically.

To release this adjustment setting

Press the T side of the power zoom button or turn

the zoom lever, to return the lever to the ordinary

range.

(N-2)

If the MACRO indication lights steadily before

focusing sharply

The MACRO indication lights steadily if sharp

focus cannof be achieved within 30 seconds. In

this case, press MACRO AF again to re-lunction

aulolocusmg in macro.

If you still do not get a sharp focus, manual

focusing is recommended (page 37). Adjust it

after the MACRO indication lights steadily.

To keep autofocus functioning

Keep MACRO AF pressed.

Contrary to the normal auto-focusing (page 22).

aulofocusing in macro is released each time the

sharp focus IS achieved.

(N-3)

Notes

• This lunchon has no connpction with tlie AUTO LOCK cover You can use aulolocusmg m macro while manually adjusting ihe ordinary locus, eic

• Do not press the power zoom button while the zoorr lever IS moving lo' autolocusmg m macro Otherwisi autolocusing is released

Manual focusing in macro

1 Turn the zoom lever to the MACRO range without

pressing the button on it

The MACRO indication lights up m the viewfinder

2 Turn the zoom lever wiihrn the MACRO range to

focus sharply

II the lens hood touches the subject

Remove the lens hood Hold the focus nng and turn th hood by pressing it with your palm. (N-3) Do Ihe same when attaching removing a filter or conversion lens (not supplied)

Recommended accessory

When shooting m macro, the depth of field is very shallow, so pay attention to locusing To keep the subiect in focus, use a tnpod

(0-1)

(0-2)

Fade-In and Fade-out

When fading-in, the picture will gradually appear from a black screen. The sound will also gradually increase. (0-1) When fading-out. the picture will gradually disappear to a black screen The sound will also gradually decrease (0-2) This function will give your recording a professional appearance.

1 Slide STANDBY up to set the camcorder in

the standby mode.

2 Press FADER. 3 Press START/STOP.

Fade-in is performed and recording will start

(0-4)

1 While recording, press FADER. 2 Press START/STOP to stop the recording.

Fade-out is performed and then recording stops

To cancel the fade-ln/fade-out function before it is performed

Press FADER again bclore pressing START'STOP

If you want to use the fade-in/lade-out function repeatedly

Slart Irom step 1 each lime.

When the daleUme (page 24) or age (page 41) is displayed

The dale time or age does not fade-in or fade-out

(P-1)

Recording the Age of Your Child

You can record the age (in years and months) of your child, by presetting his'her birth date. Once you preset your child s dale ol birth, your child's current age can be automalicaiiy displayed by pressing a single button This allows you to

make a record of your child s development Besides age. you can also preset the date of a specific event, and record how many years and months have passed since then You can record up to three ages or events

Presetting the Birth Date Event Date

Preparations

1 Connect the power source. 2 Set POWER to CAMERA while pressing the

green button and slide STANDBY up.

You can see the display in the viewfinder.

Make sure that the date and time are set correctly, (page 19)

Othenivise, the birth date/eveni date cannot be preset correctly.

Opreration (P-i) Example: Preset AUG 3 1987 as the birth date

of the second person

1 Press AGE/EVENT and TIME (NEXT)

simultaneously for more than 1.5 seconds until the " [T] BIRTHDAY' Indication appears and [j] blinks in the viewfinder.

2 Press DATE (-f) to select d].

Each lime you press DATE (-*), the display changes as follows:

Li! BIRTHDAY *[T] BIRTHDAY

1-f3] EVENT.

--------------

Although "EVENT" is displayed on [1], you can use it for age as well. [T] and Qj can also be used tor event.

Ó Press TIME (NEXT).

Thè "1900" indication blinks.

4 Adjust the year, month, and day.

First adjust the blinking digits with DATE (-r), and then press TIME (NEXT). The age is displayed when all the items are

Reeordtng the Age of Your Child

If you missed the desired number with DATE (+)

Keep pressing DATE (*). The number changes as follows: year: 1900 -♦ 1901

current year-1999«-- current year

month; JAN.-* FEB.

---. *- DEC.

day; 1 * 2

■

To correct/change the setting

Follow the procedure from step i again.

To advance the digits faster

Keep DATE (*-) pressed.

To preset the year before 1900

1 After step 3 on page 39. keep pressirrg DATE (+) until

the current year is displayed

2 Press DATE (•*) again

The year goes back 99 years (e*:ample: 1991 * 1692)

3 Go to step 4.

When In 2000

......

1901" is displayed in step 3 on page 39. After

that, it advarrces every year as ''1902.1903

...

Recording the Age

1 Press START/STOP at the point where you

want to insert the age indication.

The camcorder is sel m the standby mode

2 Press AGE/EVENT to select the indication

you want to record.

Each time you press AGE/EVENT. the indication changes as follows.

No irrdication-* [f| The first age — - ,

G] Anniversary <- [jJThe second age <

An item with no presetting is skipped.

The 1 'i ]. [J ], or [T] indication goes out

3 Press START/STOP.

Recording starts again. The age displayed in the viewfinder is recorded with the picture

To slop recording the age

Press AGE/EVENT until the indication goes out.

To change the display while recording

Press AGE/EVENT until the indication you want

to record IS displayed. Recording of the indication

you selected starts when fT], ft], or goes out.

To cancel the stored birth date/event dale

1 Proceed steps l and 2 ol Presetting the Birth

Date/Eveni Date and select the item you want to cancel

2 Press TIME (NEXT) twice.

"Month blinks. 3 Press DATE (*) to display 4 Press TIME (NEXT).

The birth dale.'event date is deleted Irom the memory and is not displayed when you press AGE/EVENT

Connections for Playback

If you do not record Ihe age while recording

You cannot add it later during playing back or editing. Be Sure to lollow the procedure ' Recording the Age"

while recording

About memory back-up

The camcorder uses the lithium battery on Ihe bottom to keep the birth dale event dale in memory On Mhium battery life, see page

When you connect Ihe camcorder to a TV

If you da not use Ihe data screen function, the age indication will appear on the TV screen when the [ 1]. [i], or 131 indication goes out in the viewtmder and recording

You can easily make a proper connection ol Ihe camcorder and TV by using the supplied AC V60' V60A AC power adaptor Check Ihe type of your TV, and go to the appropriate section.

You can also connect the camcorder directly to the TV, using the VIDEO AUDIO (and RFU DC OUT) jacks. In this case, set the IN/OUT selector to OUT.

Connecting a TV without Video Audio Jacks (0-i)

Connecting iho AC power edaptor end a TV

The supplied RFU-90UC RFU adaptor and AC power adaptor are required. Make sure that the TV is turned off to prevent the speaker being damaged.

1 Connect the antenna and TV to Ihe RFU

adaptor.

2 Connect Ihe RFU adaptor to the AC power

adaptor.

3 Connect the AC power adaptor to a wall

outlet.

4 If you have connected your TV using only

the antenna socket, set the channel selector on Ihe RFU adaptor to 3CH or 4CH of Ihe VHF channel, whichever Is not active In your area.

One ot the TV channels will be adjusted to

receive the camcorder s playback signal

Usually keep the AC power adaptor and the TV connected

Whenever pleying beck a tape

Proceed only the following two steps

5 Attach the connecting plate of the AC

power adaptor to the camcorder.

6 Set the CHARGE/VTR selector on Ihe AC

power adaptor to VTR (DC OUT).

When you watch a TV program

Set Ihe CHABGEA/TR selector on the AC power adaptor to OFF or turn oM the power o( the camcorder.

Connttctions for Playback

K your TV Is connftcted with a VCR (Q-2) Dr-,connecl llie anlenna connochon of iho TV VCR nnd insert the RFU adaptor between ih(

The supplied AC-V60/V60A AC power adaptor is required. Make sure that the TV is turned oil to prevent the speaker being damaged.

1 Connect the AC power adaptor to the TV.

Use a commercially available audio'video cable (like Sony VMC-710M/72OM for monaurai TV, or VMC-910MS/920MS for stereo TV)

2 Connect the AC power adaptor to a wall

outlet.

Usually keep the AC power adaptor and the TV connected

Whenever playing back a tape

Proceed only the following two steps

3 Attach the connecting plate of the AC

power adaptor to the camcorder.

4 Set the CHARGE/VTR selector on the AC

power adaptor to VTR (DC OUT).

The supplied wireless Remote Commander is useful to control the camcorder from a distance When using it, be sure to set the REMOTE COMMANDER ON'OFF switch to ON

(R-1)

1 Set CHARGE/VTR on the AC power adaptor

to VTR.

Set POWER to VTR while pressing the green button.

Insert a tape.

4 Turn on the TV (or the VCR).

For a TV with video/audto input jacks; Sei the TV/VIDEO selector to VIDEO. For a TV without video/audio input jacks Select the channel for playing back the camcorder.

5 Press T'.

Playback begins. You can also use l

To stop playback, press ri. To rewind the tape, press 44. To advance the tape rapidly, press

To make the same Indications in the viewfinder appear on the TV

Press DATA SCREEN.

To clear the indications, press DATA SCREEN

again.

After playing back

Set the POWER switch on the camcorder and CHARGE/VTR selector on the AC power adaptor

to OFF.

Notes

• When the stiH picture lasts for 5 minutes or more, the camcorder automatically enters the stop mode.

• Streaks appear in the still picture. They are wider when playing back an IP-recorded tape

• on the camcorder.

* •

EDITSE

Playing Back a Tape

Various Playback Modes

(R-2)

To view the still picture (playback pause)

Press II PAUSE during playback

II appears in the viewtmder

To resume normal playback, press or ii

To view the picture at 1/5 speed (slow playback)

Press SLOW during playback

I* appears in the viewfinder When slow playback lasts tor i minute or more, playback at the normal speed starts automatically.

To resume normal playback, press To view the picture frame-by-frame

In the still picture mode, press >on the camcorder. Each time you press, the picture appears by a frame. !!► appears in the viewfinder. If you keep pressing playback at 1/30 speed starts. To resume normal playback, press P-

To locate the desired scene (picture search)

Keep pressing or ^ dunng playback or in the still picture mode or w appears m the viewfinder To resume normal playback, release the button

To locate the desired scene quickly (skip scan)

Press during rewinding or ►► during advancing the tape rapidly t“' or appears m the viewfinder

To resume normal pJayhacV, p.'ess

Playing Back a Tape

About the playback sound

In the various playback modes streaks appear and thu sound can be heard during playback m forward

Jiteciion. but is

If Ihe stiff picture, frame-by-frame picture, or slow playback picture Is itoisy

Set the camcorder in slow playback mode, and press Ihe * or - Side ol EDiTSEARCH until me leasl noisy picture appears

lOISy

Editing onto Another VCR

You can create your own video program by editing with any other 8-mm, Betamax. or VHS format VCR. Also you can superimpose and record a title.

Before You Begin

(S)

• Make connections using the supplied AC power adaptor and a commercially available audio/ video cable (like Sony VMC-710M/720M for monaural equipment, or VMC 910MS'920MS lor stereo equipment)

• Set the input selector of the VCR 1o LINE, it

• Set EDIT on the camcorder to the direction ot the arrow

Recording from Another

VCR or a TV

You can record a TV program from the TV or; tape from another VCR equipped with audio video outputs

Before You Begin

• Set the IN OUT selector on the camcorder to

IN.

• Make conneclions usmg a commercially available audio video cable iiike Sony VMC-

710M/720M lor monaural equipment, or VMC-

910MS.'920MS lor stereo equipment)

> Disconnect the RFU adaptor from the AC

power adaptor, if it is connected

When disconnecting, turn oft the power of the adaptor. (OFF)

1 Insert a tape for recording into the

recording VCR.

2 Set POWER of the camcorder to VTR and

insert the recorded tape.

3 Play back the tape on the camcorder and

locate the point where you want to start editing and set the camcorder to the playback pause mode.

4 On the recording VCR, locate the

recording start point and set the VCR to the recording pause mode.

5 Press H of both units simultaneously to

start editing

To stop editing momentarily, press II on the

recording VCR

To edit more scenes, repeal steps 3 to 5. To slop editing, press ■ on both units.

I) you use the DATA SCREEN function Trie inaicatioii' ctispia/ea or ire IV screen

1 Turn on the TV or VCR.

2 Select the TV channel or play back the

tape to 6e recorded.

3 Set the POWER of the camcorder to VTR. 4 Insert a tape and slide • REC.

Recording will slart. You can monitor the picture being recorded in the viewfinder screen

Insert Recording

You can insert a new scene from a VCR or TV onto your originally recorded tape. (U)

Before You Begin

• Connection IS Itie same as m "Recording from Another VCR or a TV".

• Set the VCR in the playback pause mode at the beginning of the scene to be recorded.

• Set the POWER of the camcorder to VTR and display the counter in the viewfinder.

Using the Tape Counter

(V)

During recording or playback, the digits on the counter indicate the recording or playback lime

To Index the Whole Tape

Press COUNTER RESET at the beginning of the tape so that the counter shows "0 00 00 Write down the counter reading at a particular point so that you can easily find that point later by referring to the tape counter.

To Return to a Pre-Registered Point

1 Locate the end point where the insert

should end by pressing '44 or during playback.

2 At the end point, press COUNTER RESET.

The counter is reset to "0.00:00".

3 Locate the start point where the insert

should begin.

4 At the start point, set the camcorder into

recording pause mode.

5 Press ZERO MEM.

The end point of the insert is stored m memory.

6 Press II of both units to start Insert

recording.

You can monitor the picture being inserted in the viewfinder screen

The insert recording will slop automatically near the zero point on the counter.

To change the end point

Press ZERO MEM so that the ZERO MEM indicator disappears, and operate again from step 1

1 During playback, press COUNTER RESET

at the point you want to locate later.

2 Press I when the playback is finished, as

usual.

3 Press ZERO MEM.

The "ZERO MEM indication blinks in the viewfinder.

4 Press -44 or

The tape rewinds or advances and stops automatically when the counter reaches approximately "0.00 00

Notes on the tape counter and ZERO MEM button

• The counter reading and the point of Ihe lape may nol correspond exactly Use Ihn counter as a guide There will be a tune l.ig ol several seconds nspHiCially when you repeat fast forward running rewinding or when you play back a lape recorded m both SP modes mixed

• Be sure to press ZERO MEM afiei you slop the lape II does nol lu'iclion during playback

• The ZERO MEM mode is canceled auiomatically once the lape is rewound or sent forward to the pomt where you pre registered

lp and

Hints for Better Shooting

Shooting Stable Pictures

Assume a good posture for shooting (W-1)

For hand held shots. ii is important to hold the camcorder properly.

• Hold the camcorder firmly and secure it with the grip strap so that you can easily manipulate the camcorder with your thump

• Place you right elbow against your side.

• Place your lefi hand under the camcorder to support it. When adjusting the locus manually, make sure the camcorder does not move.

• Place your eye firmly against the viewfinder eyecup.

Use a tripod

If you have a tripod for a stilt camera, it can also be used with the camcorder. If a tripod is not available, try placing the camcorder on a table top or any other Hat surface of suitable height.

Keep the horizontal plane level <W*2)

The horizontal plane can be easily determined by using the viewlindei trame as a reference

Planning Beforehand

If you are going to edit the tape rfter recording

Shoot the scene a little longer to make the editing easier

Hints tor Better Shooting

Shoot with the sun behind you

When the light source is behind the sub|ect. or in the following situations, the subiect will be recorded too dark and the background loo light

• The subject is indoors and there is a window behind the subject.

• Bright sources such as fluorescent or incandescent lamps are included m the scene

• You are shooting a person wearing white or shiny clothes in front of a white background tn this case, the lace will be recorded loo dark.

Use video lights in the dark

To gel the best colors, a sufficient light level must be maintained. Photography lamps or halogen lamps are recommended. For best results, use of Sony video lights are recommended since their weight and low heal output levels allow safe, direct connection to the camcorder Do not point the light at the camcorder. The high heat from the light can warp the casing ol the camcorder And do not place your lace or hair too dose to the light during low position shooting (page 23) For detailed instructions on proper use ol the light, read its instruction manual.

Brightness levels

Using the following chart as a reference, take a few minutes to familiarize yourself with brightness levels to improve your recording technique

Notes on Moisture Condensation

If the camcorder is brought directly from a cold place 10 a wanri place, moisture may condense inside the camcorder, on the surface o( the tape, or on the lens In this condition, the tape may slick to the head drum and be damaged or the unit may not operate correctly. To prevent possible damage under these circumstances, the camcorder is furnished with moisture sensors. However, take the following precautions.

(X-1)

Moisture is present inside the camcorder.

• When the IS indication in the viewfinder blinks When the tape is inserted, the ± indication also blinks.

• When the BEEP switch is set to ON and the tape is inserted, several beeps will also sound continuously tor about 5 seconds

In this case, no function except for tape ejection will work

Eject the tape, turn off the camcorder, and leave it with the cassette holder open for at least 1 hour.

The camcorder can be used again If the SI indication does not appear when the power is turned on again.

It moisture condenses on the surface of the

tape

(X-2) If moisture is present on the surface of the tape:

• When the tape is inserted and a tape transport

button (( . •«. etc ) is pressed, the * indication blinks inside the viewtinder.

• When the BEEP switch is set to ON. several

beeps will also sound continuously tor about 5

seconds. In such case, no tunclion except for tape ejection will work

Eject the tape and let it sit lor at least 1 hour.

The tape can be used again if the £ indication

does not appear when the tape is inserted and a tape transport button is pressed.

No caution indications will appear, but the picture

becomes dim.

Turn off the power and leave the camcorder unused for at least 1 hour.

Notes end Precautions

Notes on Video Head Cleaning

To ensure clear picture, clean the video heads

periodically.

When playback pictures are noisy or hardiy visible, the video heads may be contaminated. (X-3) (a| Slight contamination (bj Critical contamination

In such cases. 1 Clean the video heads with the Sony V8-

25CLH cleaning cassette (not supplied), referring to its instructions

2 After cleaning, check if the picture is dear by

recording or playing back with an ordinary tape

3 If the picture is still noisy, repeat cleaning (Do

not repeat cleaning more than 5 times.)

Caution

Do not use a commercially available wet type cleaning cassette It may damage the video heads

Note

If the V8 25CLH cleaning cassette is not available m your area consult your Sony service facility

On operation

• Operate the camcorder on 6 0 V (battery pack),

7.5 V (AC power adaptor), or 9 0 V (alkaline

batteries).

• For DC or AC operation, use the accessories recommended in this manual.

• Should any solid ob)ect or liquid tall into the casing, unplug the camcorder and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further.

• Do not hold the camcorder by the viewfinder or

the microphone.

• Avoid rough handling or mechanical shock. Be

particularly careful of the lens.

• Keep the lens cap on the lens when not using

the camera.

• Do not wrap the camcorder and operate it

because heat may build up internally.

• Keep the camcorder away from strong magnetic fields or mechanical vibration.

• Do not put the camcorder on the sand.

On care

• When the unit will not be used for a long time, disconnect the power source and remove the tape. Periodically turn on the power, operate the camera section and player section, and play back a tape for about 3 minutes.

• Clean the lens with a soft brush to remove dust. If there áre fingerprints on it, wipe them off with a soft doth. Clean the camcorder body with a dry, soft cloth, or a soft cloth lightly moistened with a mild detergent solution Do not use any type of solvent which may damage the finish.

Note on copyright Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording ot such materials may be contrary to the provision of the copyright laws.

abroad, check the following points.

Power Sources

You can use your camcorder in any country with the supplied AC power adaptor within 110 V to 240VAC.50/60H2.

Difference in Color Systems

You can view the playback picfure in the viewfinder. However, if you want to view the playback picture on a TV, it must be an NTSC system-based TV. Check the following list, (in alphabetical order)

NTSC system countries

Bahama Islands, Bolivia, Canada, Central America, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Jamaica, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Peru, Surinam, Taiwan. The Philippines, U.S.A., Venezuela, etc.

PAL system countries

Argentina. Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, China, Denmark, Finland, Germany (Former West Germany), Great Britain, Holland, Hong Kong, Italy, Kuwait, New Zealand, Norway, Paraguay, Portugal. Singapore. Spam, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Urguay, etc.

SECAM system countries

Bulgaria, France, Guiana, Hungary. Iran, Iraq, Monaco, Poland, Soviet Union, etc.

Specifications

Video recording system

Audio recording system Video signal

Usable cassette Tape speed

Recording lii

Fast lofward/rewmd time Image device CCD (Charge Coupled Device)

Viewlirxter Electronic viewfir>der

Auto focus system TTL Color temperature Automatic, HOLD,

Minimum illumination Illumination range 2 lux to 100.000 lux Recommended illumination

Aperture correction Automatic

Input And output ooniwctor

Video input/output* Phono |ack, 1 Vp-p. 75 ohms Audio input/oulpul’ Phono )ack.

RFU DC OUT Special minijack, 5 V DC Earphone )ack Minijack, 8 ohm impedance Remote jack Stereo mini-mimjack

Rotary two head. Helical scanning FM system

Rotary head, FU system NTSC color. EIA standards

m video formal cassette SP mode: Approx 1 43 cm (1/16 irch)/sec LP mode: Approx 0 72 cm (1/32 inch)/sec (playback only) SP mode 2 hours (P6-120) SP mode: 2 hours (P6 120) LP mode 4 hours (P$-120)

Approx 6.5 min. (P6-120)

(black and while) Combined 8 x power zoom lens 1=8.5 to 68 mm (11/32 to 2’/. inches), FI.6 wilh macro Filter diameter: 46 mm

(1 ”/i6 inches)

.4 (intjooi) 3.200K,

• (outdoor) 5.800K 2 lux (0.2 lo 9294 foolcarxfies) More than 100 lux

(9 lootcandies) With back light adjustment

unbalanced, sync negative Input- -7.5 dBs, input impedance

more than 47 kilohms

Output. -7.5 dBs, at Output

impedance less than 1 kilohms

:h the IN/

Gancral

Power requirements

Power consumptioi

Installation Vertically, horizontally Operating temperature

Storage temperature Dimensions Approx 111 - 139'32t mm

Weight Approx i .i kg (2 lb 3 oz| excluding Microphone Electret condenser microphone. Supplied accessories

Remote control system Command mode VTR 2

Power requirements Dimensions Approx 60 « 25 X 123 mm (w/h/d)

On battery mounting surface

6.0 V (battery pack) 7 5V (AC power adaptor)

V (alkaline batteries)

6 2 W (camera recording) including the viewfinder

0"C to 40"C (32 "F IO104 F)

-20’C lo *60'C (-4’Fto *140°F) (w/h/d) (4>/i « 5'/?. 12=/. inches)

including the lens hood the battery and cassette uni directional monaural type See page 4.

n*met* Commander RMT-8M

Infrared control

3 V DC, 2 size AA batteries (2-’/b X 1 X 47« inches)

Trouble Check

H any dillicully should arise during operation, go through the following table Should the ditficuHy persist, unplug the unii and coniact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony facility.

last blinking

stow blinking

Warning

Cause and corrective actions

beep

. The POWER switch is not set to CAMERA

• The tape is aftwed to the drum. Remove the tape with the cassette e|ect button ipage 20)

• The tape is at its end

B«,ps

• The red mark on thè cassette is exposed

Beeps

(red) (page 20)

• No cassette • Inserì a cassette.

• The tape is near its end

• The video head may be contaminated Clean the heads using me Sony V8-25CLH cleaning cassette (page 55)

• The camcorder has been m the recording pause mode lor more than 5 minutes (page 23)

♦ The viewfinder Inns IS not adjusted (page2i)

. The AUTO LOCK cover IS not closed

completely, (page 28)

• Shoofirig conditions are not suilade lor acjiolncusmg operation Adjust the locus manually (page 29)

• The lithium battery IS not installed

• the lithium battery IS

• The POWER switch IS not spto VTR

• The contrast between Ihe subiect and background is loo high the camera is not

. the AUTO LOCK cover IS not closed

cornptetely. (page 28)

♦ Shooting conditions are not suitable lor auto

while balance operation Adjust the white balance manually (page3i)

Symptom

Tlie START STOP operate

automatically

The image on the

The autolncu'ing

appears when a subiect Such as lights

slid ag,tinsi a dark background

playback IS 1101 appropriate

Indication in the

viewfinder

4. battery lamp

W. slow blinking ('-‘M. battery lamp

® blinking

tip blinking

When both the VIDEO*AUDIO lacks and the AC power adaptor are used to conned signals, the picture on the TV is not

The tape cannoi removed from tk compartment.

blinking

Warning

Cause and corrective actions

beep

« The channel or input for ihe camcorder is

noi selected on the TV (page 4!ii

• The EDIT switch IS set m the direction of the arrow (page 48)_____________

> The video heads may be contaminated

Clean the I'eads usirrg the Sony VS 25CLH cleaning cassette (page 55)

■ The IN OUT selector is set to OUT

> The battery is used up

• The battery is weak

« The AC power adaptor is not connected to a 1 The CHARGE VTR selector on the AC

power adaptor is noi set to VTR (DC OUT)

' The ambient temperature is too low

■ The battery pack hjs not been charged fully

■ The capacity oi the battery pack iiseti is shortened (page'7)

• Moisture condensation has (page 54)

• Other trouble may have oc your nearest Sony dealer

— Attach a

' ► charged

battery

58 59

n] Auto-focjsiog in macro range 5 BUILT-IN MIC SELECT is set to WIND. T BACK LIGHT IS pressed. [T White balance mode | •* HOLD} FT] Shutter speed [e] FADER is pressed. iP Exchange battery. " CD [IT Moisture has condensed. 3) [?j Shows up during recording.

When blinking. Exchange battery.' 3 "Replace lithium battery." <Pb’

Playback mode (LP) jv Tape transport mode ^ Tape counter Qj] ZERO MEM is pressed. @ Manual focusing

"Exchange tape." eta jT "Clean video heads."'"Trouble [iv Age or anniversary ® Date or time

List of Beeps

Seep souncti when: Beep

Camera recording starts.

Camera recording stops.

The tape IS at Its end

The red mark on the cassette is exposed.

Moisture condensation has occurred.

Other trouble has occured.

IIIIIIIIIIIIIIMapprox 5sec.|

IIIIIIIIIMfllKapprox Ssec)

millimilMMapprox.Ssec.)

IIIHIIIIMIIliiapprox. Ssec.)

Sony CCD-F301 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Owner’s Record

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.

Introduction

How the Manual is Organized How this Manual Works

Note on battery life

Supplied Accessories

Identifying the Parts

[~2l Viewfinder lens adjustment ring ф

|~з] Viewfinder (back cover)

[7] Power zoom button ф

|Т| Accessory shoe

DATA SCREEN button Ф

[IT] Tape transport buttons ф ф

[T^ • REC switch Ф

C REMOTE control connector (stereo mini-minijack)

Remote sensor 0

Built-In microphone (monaural)

Camera recording/battery lamp 0

BUILT-IN MIC (microphone) switch 0

About <r (LANC)

To remove dust from inside the viewfinder (A-6)

(A-7)

Wireless Remote Commander

When you use the Commander

Idantitvina the Parte

Inserting {»tieries (A-8)

Remotely controllable area (A-9J

Note on batteries

Notes on the Remote Commander

Using the BEEP switch

Note

First, Choose the Power Sources

Accessory to be used

Note on power sources

I Preparing your camcorder 1

Connecting the Power Sources

1 Align the right side of the battery pack

2 Slide in the battery pack to the right.

Battery life

Using the Battery Pack

To remove the battery pack (C-4)

Other options for charging

(C-5)

ConnMtlng the Power Sources

Using Alkaline Batteries

To remove the battery case

Using House Current

3 Set the CHARGE/VTR selector to VTR (DC

OUT).

To remove the connecting plate

(C-7)

Using Car Battery

To remove the DC pack

(D-1)

Setting the Date and Time

Inserting the Lithium Battery

3 Close the cover.

To remove the lithium battery (D-2)

Setting the Date and Time

Setting the Date and Time

4 Press NEXT to set the second to “OO".

To correct dale and time setting

To advance the digits faster

To check the preset date and time

1 Make sure a power source is connected. 2 While pressing the small button, slide

Ejecting the Tape

Preventing Accidental Erasure

(E-2)

Notes on handling tapes

Adjusting the Viewfinder Lens

1 Make sure a power is connected.

3 Insert a tape, (page 20)

4 Slide STANDBY up.

Start Recording

(G-1)

1 Hold the camcorder as in the figure.