Sony CCD-F33 User Manual

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Video Camera Recorder

CCD-F33

Operating Instructions

Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference.

3-751-369-22 (1)

Video 8 Handycam

'?> 1990 by Sony Corporation

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-F33 Serial No.

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To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not ex pose the unit to rain or moisture.

CAUTION

Risk of ELECrfliC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage” within the prod uct's enclosure that may be of suffi cient magnitude to constitute a risk 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 accompa nying the appliance.

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 interference to radio and television reception. It has been type tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B computing device in 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 booklet prepared

by the Federal Communications Commission

helpful:

“How to Identify 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.

Notice for the customers in Canada This apparatus complies with the Class B limits for radio noise emissions set out in Radio Interference Regulations.

Getting Started

Introduction Identifying the parts Preparing your video camera recorder Connecting the power sources Setting the date and time

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Inserting tapes ................................16

Adjusting the viewfinder lens.................17

Operating the Camera Section

Selecting the automatic/manual adjustment.18

Recording a picture using the automatic adjustments

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Start recording.............................19

Indications nside the viewfinder Playing back your picture instantly

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To re-record on a previously recorded

portion during recording

Recording a picture using manual adjustments

Manual focusing

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Adjusting the white balance

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Setting shutter speed.........................27

Shooting a subject in backlight

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Zooming........................................29

Close-ups (Macro)

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To re-record a picture in the middle of a

recorded tape (Insert recording)

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Operating the VTR Section

Preparation for playback Playing back a tape Recording a TV program

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Insert recording from the VCR Using the tape counter Tape editing

Others

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Hints for better shooting Using the battery pack Notes and precautions

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Using your recorder abroad Specifications Trouble check

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Introduction

Overview of the CCD-F33

The CCD-F33 Video 8 Handycam is a cableless, compact color video camera/recorder. You can use it to shoot the pictures you want and play them back on your television set. The video camera recorder works with 8 mm video format cassettes.

Who this Manual is for

This manuai is designed for you. You can use this

manual to find exactly the information you need,

whether you are familiar with video equipment or

not. You do not need to have any previous video experience to use the video camera recorder.

How the Manual is Organized

The first section of the manual explains the preliminary steps necessary to prepare for shooting. Other sections include shooting procedures that show you how to use the features and functions of your video camera recorder to get the effects

you want. If you are a beginner, start with

“Recording with automatic adjustments". If you are very familiar with the video camera recorder, try to shoot your picture with manual adjustments as well as automatic adjustments.

If you want to record right away, see p.10,13 to

19.

How this Manual Works

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

• The letter on an illustration corresponds to the

letter in the text:

ex. Focusing Manually IG-31

• The step numbers in an illustration correspond

to the step numbers in the text.

• Subsidiary information enclosed in boxes.

• Headings are identified by blue bars. Sub headings are identified by gray bars.

Supplied accessories

The video camera recorder is packed with the following units. Check your package to see that everything is packed. (*Attached to the video camera recorder.)

• Battery pack NP-55 (1)

• AC Power adaptor AC-V35 (1) or

AC-V35A(1)

• RFU adaptor RFU-90UC(1)

• Lithium battery CR2025 (1)

• Lens cap (1)*

The manual also includes how to play back a

picture on a TV and how to edit your original

8 mm tape onto another video tape.

Finally, this manual includes “Using a battery pack” section that gives you some hints on how to get longer recording time with the battery pack.

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

Identifying the Parts

A-1

For details on the use of each control, refer to the pages indicated in the circle.

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ГП Power zoom button ф

|T| Zoom lever and Macro button ф ф

[T| Accessory shoe

Attach an external microphone video light. Ate.

|T| Built-in microphone (monaural)

|T1 Lens hood

Also functions as focus ring.

|T| Camera recording/battery lamp

Lights during camera recording. It blinks when the battery is exhausted.

|T1 Viewfinder Ф

The picture being recorded or played back can be monitored in monochrome here. Also, data such as caution indications and function mode are displayed on the viewfinder screen.

|T| Viewfinder lens adjustment ring ф

Adjust to your eyesight to assure good focus.

Be sure to adjust this ring when shooting for

the first time.

[T| Eyecup

05 ВАТТ (battery eject) knob ф

fill Tripod receptacle (bottom)

05 Lithium battery compartment ф

Note when attaching a tripod not manufactured

by Sony

When attaching a tripod not manufactured by Sony, the length of the camera mounting screw must be

less than 6.5 mm.

Othenvise the screw may damage the inner parts of the camera.

Identifying the Parts

A-2

[M]

POWER switch

CAMERA: For camera recording VTR: For playing back or editing tapes OFF: Power off

[m] • REC (recording) switch 0 ® ® ®

Slide in the direction of the arrow.

[jS] DATA SCREEN button 0

Press to display the indication on the viewfinder screen on the TV.

Ri] Tape transport buttons

t> (playback)

FF (fast fonivard)

REW (rewind)

□ (stop)

II (pause)

[1] EDIT switch 0

Normally set it to the OFF position. When editing tapes, set in the direction of the arrow (ON).

QD Grip belt

Adjust the length so that your thumb can easily manipulate the START/STOP button.

[j9] START/STOP button

Press to start and stop camera recording.

STANDBY switch

Slide up to STANDBY to set the unit to recording pause mode.

[2?1 EJECT (cassette eject) button 0

Hook for shoulder strap

Attach a shoulder strap.

^ Battery mounting surface

Identifying the Parts

[M]

ZERO MEM (zero memory) button O ® ®

Used to memorize the counter zero point.

COUNTER RESET button C) ® ®

Press to reset the counter to zero.

EDiTSEARCH (and recording review)

button®®

AUTO LOCK cover®

Keep this cover closed when adjusting the

focus, white balance, or shutter speed

automatically. To adjust them manually, slide

open this cover so that the buttons inside can

be seen.

^ SHUTTER SPEED button ®

Used to select the shutter speed.

^ FOCUS button ®

Used for manual focusing.

^ WHITE BAL (balance) button ®

Used for manual white balance adjustment.

di] BACK LIGHT button ®

DATE {* ) and TIME (NEXT) buttons ®

Press to display or turn off the date or time.

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VIDEO/AUDIO IN (input) jacks (phono Jacks)

ViDEO/AUDIO OUT (output) jacks (phono jacks)

RFU DC OUT (RFU adaptor DC output)

jack (special minijack)

Supplies power to the RFU adaptor.

36| ® (earphone) jack (minijack)

REMOTE connector (stereo minFminijack)

Connect an optional GP-80 Remote Commander or wired Remote Commander

RM-95.

Do not connect other eauioment.

Identifying the Parts

A-5

[M]

MIC jack and DC OUT (microphone power output) jack

Connect an external microphone. The MIC jack accepts Sony "plug-in-power” microphones and supplies power to them.

^ REC START/STOP button for low position

Hook for shoulder strap

Attach a shoulder strap.

Lens cap

Squeeze both sides of the lens cap to remove it. Hook it to the grip strap so it won't be lost or hanging loose while recording.

A-6

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To remove dust from inside the viewfinder

Detach the eyecup as illustrated and clean the surface of the screen with a blower.

Before recording, prepare your recorder following

the steps belovir:

1. Connect a power source. -»see page 9.

2. Set the date and time. see page 14.

3. Insert a tape. see page 16.

4. Adjust the viewfinder lens. -»see page 17.

5. Adjust the length of the grip belt. -> see page 6.

6. Set the auto function on. -»see page 19.

The focus, white balance, iris (back light), and shutter speed will be adjusted automatically. If you want to adjust them manually, see page 23.

When you have completed these preparations, go to page 18.

First, choose the power source.

Power source Accessory to be used

House current

o o

Battery pack

o o

Alkaline battery Battery case EBP-55

12V or2 4V

car battery

Notes on power source

« Disconnecting the power source or removing the

battery pack during recording or playback may damage the inserted cassette tape. If this is done by accident, supply the power again immediately and turn on the power switch.

• Be careful not to let any metal object touch the metal part on the battery pack or AC power adaptor. When the battery pack is not to be used, keep it in its case.

AC power adaptor AC-V35, AC-V35A, AC-V55orAC-V30 (page 12)

Battery pack NP-55 or large capacity battery pack NP-77, NP-77H or NP-66H (page 10)

(page 11)

DC pack DCP-55 (page 12) (DCC-16B car battery cord supplied)

Connecting the Power Sources

B-1

B-2

Using the Battery Pack

Step 1

Charge the battery pack. I B-11

1 Connect the AC power adaptor to a wall outlet. 2 Align the grooves on the battery pack with

those on the AC power adaptor.

3 Slide in the battery pack to the right, as

illustrated.

4 Set the VTR CHARGE selector to CHARGE.

NP-55

Required

charging time

NP-66H

NP-77 NP-77H

60 100 120

140

approx, minutes

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

Step 2

Mount the battery pack on the

recorder. 1b-2|

1 Align the right side of the battery pack with the

white line on the recorder.

2 Slide in the battery pack to the right.

Note

Make sure the battery fits completely on the mounting

surface of the recorder. Imperfect fit may damage the

projections on the recorder.

B>3

B-4

To remove the battery pack |B-3|

1 While pressing the ВАТТ knob in the arrow

direction,

2 slide and pull out the battery pack.

Battery life

A fully charged battery pack lasts for;

NP-55

When the battery becomes weak | B-41

NP-66H NP-77

NP-77H

115

(approx, minutes)

The 4X1 indication and red lamp blink in the viewfinder. Replace the battery pack with the fully charged one.

Optional Accessories for Charging

• AC-V5S AC power adaptor Two battery packs can be charged simultaneously.

• DC-V30 car battery charger Connect to the cigarette lighter socket of a car to charge an NP-55 or NP-77 battery pack, or to supply power to Sony 6 mm video equipment that operates only on NP-55 or NP-77.

• BC-5S, BC-77 battery charger A battery pack can be charged.

Connecting the Power Sources

Notes

• When the video camera recorder is not in use,

remove the battery pack. If the battery is installed, even if the POWER switch is set to OFF, a very small amount of electric current flows.

• The video camera recorder consumes power even in the recording pause mode. When recording short scenes using the recording pause mode, the battery life is less than half that of continuous recording. When recording is not to be started soon, turn off the power with the STANDBY switch.

• If the battery pack is not fully charged or if it is used in a cold place, its operating time is also shortened.

B-5

EBP-55

Using the Alkaline Batteries

The EBP-55 battery case (optional) is required.

1 Insert the six R6 (size AA) alkaline batteries

into the battery case.

2 Align the right side of the battery case with the

line on the recorder, and while pressing the

battery case, slide it to the right.

To remove the battery case

While pressing the ВАТТ knob on the recorder, slide and pull out the battery case.

Battery life

With new alkaline batteries, the battery case

provides approximately 40 minutes of continuous

camera recording when used indoors.

Notes on the battery case

• Be sure to use the alkaline batteries.

• The battery case cannot be used in a cold place.

• The OQ indication may not blink when the batteries in the battery case become weak, as the voltage of

the battery lowers suddenly. If the cassette

compartment does not open, replace the batteries.

Connecting the Power Sources

B-6

B-7

Using the AC Power Adaptor

1 Connect the AC power adaptor to a wall outlet. 2 Align the right side of the connecting plate with

the line on the recorder, and while pressing the connecting plate, slide it to the right.

3 Set the VTR CHARGE selector of the AC

power adaptor to VTR.

To remove the connecting plate for the AC

power adaptor from the video camera recorder

While pressing the BATT knob on the recorder, slide and pull out the connecting plate.

Other options

The AC-V5S or AC-V30 AC power adaptor can also be used to operate this recorder on house current.

Using the Car Battery

The DCP-55 DC pack (optional) is required.

1 Insert the DCC-16B car battery cord supplied

with the DCP-55 DC pack into the DC IN jack on the DC pack.

2 Align the right side of the DC pack with the line

on the recorder, and while pressing the DC pack, slide it to the right.

3 Connect the DCC-16B car battery cord to the

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

To remove the DC pack from the video camera recorder

While pressing the ВАТТ knob on the recorder, slide and pull out the DC pack.

Other options

The AC-V55 AC power adaptor and the OCC-16AW car battery cord can also be used to operate this

recorder on a 12 V or 24 V car battery.

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Setting the Date and Time

C-1

C-2

Inserting the Lithium Battery

This unit uses a lithium battery to activate the clock. Before operating the unit for the first time,

install the supplied lithium battery: 1 Open the cover of the lithium battery

compartment onihe bottom.

2 Install the supplied CR2025 lithium battery \with

the © side facing out.

3 Close the cover.

To remove the lithium battery I C-21

Press the side of the battery in the direction as

indicated for installation. Lithium battery iife

Approximately 1 year in normal operation. When the lithium battery becomes weak, the time

indication will blink on the viewfinder screen for

about 5 seconds, whenever the POWER switch is set to CAMERA.

In this case, replace the battery with a Sony CR2025 or Duracell DL-2025 lithium battery. Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion. After replacing the battery, readjust the date and time. (If the battery is replaced with the battery pack attached, the readjustments are not

necessary.)

Cautions on lithium battery

• Keep the lithium battery out of the reach of

children. Should the battery be swallowed. Immediately consult a doctor.

• Wipe the battery with a dry cloth to assure a good

contact.

• Be sure to observe the correct polarity when

Installing the battery.

• Do not hold the battery with metallic tweezers,

otherwise a short-circuit may occur.

WARNING

Battery may explode if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble or dispose it in fire.

(Continued)

Setting the Date and Time

D-1

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Once the date and the current time are adjusted,

the date or time can be recorded together with

the picture.

• Make sure that the fully-charged battery pack

and lithium battery are installed.

• Set the POWER switch to CAMERA, and slide

the STANDBY switch up.

Setting the Date and Time

1 Press the DATE and TIME buttons

simultaneously for more than 3 seconds. The date indication will appear in the viewfinder (date/time setting mode). The DATE button now functions as the +

button and the TIME button functions as the NEXT button.

2 Adjust the O year, O month, O day, O hour

and 0 minute in sequence, following the illustration.

First adjust the blinking digits with the + button, and then press the NEXT button. After adjusting the minute digits, press the NEXT button at the same time with an announced time signal.

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The clock starts operating. There is no need to

readjust the date and time as long as the lithium

battery remains.

To clear the time Indication from the display

Press the TIME (NEXT) button again.

The button can be pressed in two ways

• When you keep the button pressed, the digits will

advance continuously.

• When you press and immediately release the

button, the digits will advance by one.

Setting the Date and Time

To check the preset date and time

Press the DATE or TIME button in the recording pause mode. When the same button is pressed again, the indication goes off.

To readjust an incorrect date or time

Set the unit to date/time setting mode and press the NEXT button repeatedly until the incorrect digit blinks. Correct it with the -i- button and press

the NEXT button. After adjusting the minute

digits, press the NEXT button at the same time with an announced time signal.

C-4

Recording the Date or Time

During camera recording or in recording pause

mode, press the DATE or TIME button to display

the date or time on the viewfinder screen.

The date or time being displayed will be recorded

together with the picture.

To stop recording the date or time

Press the DATE or TIME button again. The

picture recording will continue.

Inserting Tapes

D-1

D-2

Inserting a Tape

1 Connect a power source. 2 Slide the EJECT button while pressing the

center blue button.

The lid of the cassette compartment will open.

3 Insert a cassette with the window facing

outside.

4 Press the PUSH mark to close the cassette

holder.

Ejecting the Tape

1 Make sure that a power source is connected. 2 Slide the EJECT button while pressing the

center blue button.

3 Take out the cassette and press the PUSH

mark to close the cassette holder.

To prevent accidental erasure |p-2|

Slide out the tab on the cassette so that it covers the opening. (A red mark will appear.) To re-record on the cassette, slide the tab in to uncover the opening.

Notes

• When inserting or removing the cassette, stand the unit upright. Otherwise, the cassette may be damaged.

• Never insert anything in the smali holes on the rear of the cassette. These holes are used to sense the kind of tape, thickness of tape, or if the tab is out or in, etc.

• To record from the beginning of the tape, run the video camera recorder for about 15 seconds at the beginning of a cassette before recording. It will avoid missing the starting point during playback on a video cassette recorder.

Adjusting the Viewfinder Lens

The position of the viewfinder lens for optimum

vision varies depending on the person.

1 Connect a power source.

2 While pressing the small button, set the

POWER switch to CAMERA.

3 Slide the STANDBY switch up.

The unit will enter the recording pause mode.

4 Turn the viewfinder lens adjustment ring so

that the indicator displayed on the viewfinder screen comes into sharp focus.

Adjustment of the viewfinder lens is necessary only for your initial use, or for use after someone else.

Note

If you leave the unit in the recording pause mode for 5 minutes or more, the unit will be automatically turned off. To resume recording pause mode, slide the STANDBY switch down once and slide it up again.

Selecting the Automatic/Manual Adjustment

When the AUTO LOCK cover is closed, the white

balance, shutter speed (1/60), and focus are

adjusted automatically. But under certain circumstances, manual adjustment is better for

effective recording. When the AUTO LOCK cover is slid open, each

manual function works as follows.

Each push of the button cyclically changes each function and the indication on the viewfinder

changes.

WHITE BAUNCE See page 25.

SHUTTER SPEED See page 27.

FOCUS See page 23.

BACK LIGHT See page 28.

l-♦No indication -* HOLD -» • -» •«—I

(Auto)

No mdicaMn (I/60M100 (l/tOO|->2SO (t/2S0l-| 4000 (I/4000K-2000 (1^000)»-1000 (t/1000> <-l

L> Auto focusing zone -* ■---------------------

(Auto) (Manual)

indication ■

(Back light)

Notes

• Just after the battery pack has been attached to the recorder, the AUTO LOCK function will work, even if the AUTO LOCK cover is opened.

• If the AUTO LOCK cover is closed after each function is adjusted manually, and then opened again, the previous manual setting will be recalled.

Recording a Picture Using

the Automatic Adjustments

F-1

Start Recording

1 While pressing the small button, set the

POWER switch to CAMERA. 2 Insert the cassette. 3 Keep the AUTO LOCK cover closed.

4 Slide the STANDBY switch up.

The unit will enter the recording pause mode.

5 Press the START/STOP button.

Recording will start.

Check on the viewfinder screen

STBY: Displayed during recording pause mode.

REC: Displayed during recording.

To stop recording

Press the START/STOP button again.

The unit will enter the recording pause mode. Avoid rough handling or mechanical shock to the

unit. Otherwise a smooth transition between

scenes may not be made.

Notes on recording

• For “once-only” events, it is strongly recommended to have a trial run to check that everything is working perfectly.

• If the POWER switch is moved during recording, the tape will stop.

• Should you shoot a subject in bright conditions such as sunlight just after shooting in a dark place,

the picture may not appear on the viewfinder

saeen. In this case, nxwe the camera away from the subject to resume the normal condition.

• A vertical band may appear when a subject such

as a candle flame or a light is shot against a dark background.

• During recording with auto focusing, do not turn or

stop the focus ring (lens hood) forcibly.

• Keep the lens clean.

Recording mode

This unit records in the SP mode (approximately

1.43 cm/second) and can play back in the SP mode and the LP mode (approximately 0.72 cm/second). The quality of the playback picture in the LP mode,

however, will not be as good as that in the SP mode.

Recording a Picture Using the

Automatic Adjustments

F-2

F-3

Hold the camera recorder as in the illustration

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If your nose touches the recorder, adjust the angle of the viewfinder.

For low position recording I F-3 I The viewfinder can be turned 90 degrees up. 1 Slide the STANDBY switch up. 2 Press the START/STOP button on the right

front.

To check the last portion of the previous recording (Recording review) | F-4 I 1 Set the recorder in recording pause mode by

pressing the START/STOP button.

2 Press the 1^” side of the EDITSEARCH

button momentarily.

The last few seconds of the recorded portion are rewound and then the recorded picture is monitored on the viewfinder screen. The unit then enters the recording pause mode.

After using Slide the STANDBY switch down and set the

POWER switch to OFF. (You need not press the

center button when setting the switch to OFF.)

F-4

Notes on playback on another VCR

• To view the picture which has been recorded on this unit, set the monitor switch of the recorder for playback to the STD (standard) position.

• When recording on this unit using a tape on which PCM stereo sound has previously been recorded, set the monitor switch of the video cassette recorder for playback to the STD (standard) position. Othenwise, the sound may not be heard or may be distorted.

Note on PCM sound

PCM recording/playback is not possible with this unit. The PCM sound recorded or after-recorded with another recorder cannot be played back with this unit.

Note on copyright

Television programs, films, video tapes and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such material may be contrary to the provisions of the copyright laws.

Recording a Picture Using the Automatic Adjustments

F-5

F-6

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indications Inside the Viewfinder

Indications for caution

Slow blinking

• The battery is weak. Fast blinking

• The battery is exhausted. Slow blinking

• No cassette is inserted. Slow blinking with &

• The tab on the cassette is out (red). Fast blinking with ±

• The tape is at its end.

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Indications for showing the function in use

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[b] [cl [d] le]

[g]

[hi [i] ZERO MEM

[k]

Blinking

• A fault has occurred in the unit.

See the back cover.

Blinking

• The gap of the video head is clogged.

(Head contamination) See the back cover.

Blinking

• Moisture has condensed inside the

unit. See page 47.

The back light function has been activated.

Indicates the white balance mode. Indicates the shutter speed. Indicates the auto focusing zone.

• Lights when the focus function has

been set to manual.

• Blinks when the auto focus function may not work correctly due to low light or low contrast. See page 23.

Indicates the playback mode (LP). In the VTR operation mode, this

indicates the tape transport function. Indicates the tape counter. Blinks when the ZERO MEM button

has been pressed.

Indicates the date or time.

• Lights in red during recording.

• Blinks when the battery is weak.

Recording a Picture Using the

Automatic Adjustments

F-7

Playing Back Your Picture Instantly

You can monitor the picture just recorded on the viewfinder saeen. 1 While pressing the small button, set the

POWER switch to CAMERA.

2 Slide the STANDBY switch up. 3 Keep pressing the side of the

EDITSEARCH button to view the playback picture in reverse.

4 Keep pressing the “-t-” side of the

EDITSEARCH button to view the playback picture.

To monitor the sound while viewing the piayback picture on the viewfinder screen Connect an earphone to the • jack.

1 While pressing the small button, set the POWER

switch to VTR. 2 Press the button to rewind the tape. 3 Press the □ button to stop the tape. 4 Press the O button to start playback.

To re-record on a previously recorded portion during recording

1 Slide the STANDBY switch up.

2 Monitor the picture on the viewfinder screen

and locate the point from which the recording is to begin again with the EDITSEARCH button. Keep pressing the “4-” side of the EDiTSEARCH button to advance the picture at a normal playback speed, or the side to reverse the picture.

3 At the desired point, release the

EDITSEARCH button. The unit will be set to recording pause mode.

4 Press the START/STOP button to start

recording.

Smooth recording can be made even if the recording is stopped and started again, or even if the power is turned off and on again, provided that the cassette is not removed. But, if the cassette has been removed, proceed as above.

Manual Focusing

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When the AUTO LOCK cover is closed, correct focusing is obtained in most cases if the subject is displayed in the auto focusing zone (illustrated in blue). I G-11 But manual focusing is recommended in the following conditions, [a] to [Ц correspond to the illustrations. lG-21

[a] Insufficient light [b] Too much bright light behind the subject [c] Subjects with flat colors and less contrast-

wall, sky, etc.

[d] Finely detailed repetitive patterns [e] When the distance between subjects at the

center IS extreme (e.g. one subject is close, the other is away)

[f] Subjects beyond screens, nets, etc. or when

another subject passes across the camera. [g] Horizontal stripes [h] Diagonal ol^ect [i] When there is frosted glass between the

shooting object and the recorder Q] Bright object or object reflecting tight [k] When shooting under a fluorescent lamp at

the shutter speed set to 1/250,1/1000,1/2000

or 1/4000 [l] When there is a high contrast background

within the auto focusing zone (The back

ground may be focused.)

• When the white mark inside the viewfinder

blinks

• When using special effect lenses or filters

• When shooting still subjects on a tripod

• To save battery wear

(As long as the AUTO LOCK cover is closed, the auto focusing operates and the focus ring moves automatically even in the recording pause mode. This causes the battery to wear continuously.)

• For focusing in close-up shooting, see page 30.

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Manual Focusing

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Notes

Since the auto focusing system of this unit detects the contrast of the video signal for accurate focusing, it does not function momentarily in these cases:

• When the shutter speed or the white balance is

changed

• When the back light is being adjusted

• When lighting conditions change quickly

• When the zooming is changed from wide-angle to

telephoto

It may take several seconds to get focus when the

camera is rapidly panned from a distant subject to a

near subject with less contrast. In this case, adjust the focus manually.

Focusing Manually

1 Slide open the AUTO LOCK cover and press

the FOCUS button.

The white mark (■) will be shown in the viewfinder.

2 Turn the manual zoom lever to the telephoto

position (51) to make the subject as large as possible in the viewfinder.

3 Turn the lens hood (focus ring) to achieve

sharp focus.

4 Set the desired shot length using the manual

zoom lever.

Some helpful hints

• When shooting a scene with lots of movement in bright light, the subject can be kept in good focus by setting the zoom lever to the wide-angle position and the focus ring to 2 m, regardless of the distance between the subject and the recorder.

• When shooting in low light situations such as indoors, the depth of field in proper focus is very shallow. For best results, shoot at wide angles, after focusing in telephoto.

• The figures on the focus ring indicate the distance between the subject and the 0 mark.

• Recommended illumination of this unit is more than 300 iux (28 footcandles). If shooting is done indoors or under other circumstances where light is insufficient, video lights must be used for best results. Under adequate light condition, the depth of field in proper focus is wider and a sharper picture will be recorded.

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[b]

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Adjusting the White

Balance

When the AUTO LOCK cover is closed, the auto

white balance function of this unit operates automatically in most cases. However, if it does not work correctly in the conditions listed below, adjust the white balance manually.

Difficult Conditions for Auto White Balance m

Indication

Conditions

When lighting conditions

[a]

change quickly When the light source for the

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subject is different from that

illuminating this unit, such as

when the subject is in a spotlight, etc.

When shooting a

[c]

monochromatic subject or the background is monochromatic

When recording under a

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sodium lamp

When recording under a

mercury lamp When recording under a color

matching fluorescent lamp

[e] When recording outdoors, such

as a night view, neon sign or fireworks

When recording outdoors, such

as scenes after sunset or scenes before sunrise.

in the Viewfinder

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HOLD

Adjusting the White Balance Manually

1 Slide open the AUTO LOCK cover.

2 Select the desired white balance mode by

pressing the WHITE BAL button. Each press of the WHITE BAL button cyclically changes the indication inside the viewfinder.

HOLD ^ ■:>: —INo indication (Auto)

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Adjusting the White Balance

What is the HOLD mode?

In the HOLD mode, the recorder adjusts the color temperature of the subject’s light source automatically and keeps that temperature during

recording. When recording some subjects with different color temperatures, use the HOLD mode to set a color temperature and you can achieve the recording with natural color without being

affected by environment.

To set into the HOLD mode

1 Set the WHITE BAL button to auto mode (no

indication).

2 Point the recorder to a white, flat object such

as a white wall, paper etc.

3 Press the WHITE BAL button to indicate the

HOLD mark inside the viewfinder. The correct white balance is memorized.

Color Temperature and White Balance

Color temperature indicates a property of 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

Notes

• When the power is turned off or the light source is

changed, reset the HOLD mode again.

• The white balance is related to back light and shutter speed adjustment. When the shuKer speed has been adjusted manually with the AUTO LOCK cover opened, and then if the recorder is moved from indoors to outdoors, or vice versa, close the AUTO LOCK cover and open it again.

• When using the recorder in the automatic adjustment mode with the AUTO LOCK cover closed, and then moving from indoors to outdoors, or vice versa, slide the STANDBY switch up and

point the recorder to a white object for about 10

seconds so that the white balance is adjusted properly.

with brightness. The recorder automatically adjusts the white balance within the range shown below.

White balance ad|ustment

... Outdoor

mode

Auto white balance range

. Indoor

mode

Color temperature (K) Light source

Clear sky Slightly overcast

Cloudy, rainy

Direct sunlight

After/betore 1 hr.

After/betore 30 min.

Sunrise/sunset

Fkioresoent lamp (color matching) Ruoresoent lamp (dtqfllght white)

Fluorescent lamp (white)

Fluorescem lamp (off white) StucRoiamp Halogen tamp

Tungsten lamp

Candlelight

Blue

White

♦

Yellow

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10.000

8.000

7.000

6.000

5,000

4.000 3,500

3200

3,000

2.500

2.000

Setting Shutter Speed

When a fast-moving object is recorded at normal shutter speed, the picture may not be seen clearly when played backThis can be improved

by increasing the shutter speed. Six shutter speeds can be selected, 1/60 (normal speed), 1/100,1/250,1/1000,1/2000 or 1/4000 second.

Also, the depth of field in proper focus becomes

shallow at a higher shutter speed. This is effective to record the main object in good focus and the surroundings out of focus. However, when the shutter moves fast, it will not allow enough light to come into the lens, so the picture will be dark. Therefore, when recording at a high shutter speed, record in a brighter place than usual. Choose an appropriate shutter speed according to the place and situation. See the chart below for examples.

Example use

• On clear days, recording golf or tennis scenes (To view the hit ball clearly in the pause mode, set to 1/4000)

• Recording the skiers

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

• Recording outdoors from inside a vehicle (for stable shooting)

• Instead of the ND2 filter (To reduce the exposure level to approx. 1/2)

• Recording indoors (for stable shooting)

Recommended shutter speed

1/4000 or1/2000

1/1000 or 1/250

1/100

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

repeatedly until the desired shutter speed indication appears on the viewfinder screen.

Each time the SHUTTER SPEED button is

pressed, the indication changes:

p>N0 indication (1/60) -» 100 (1/100) -* 250 (1/250)—■

L 4000 (1/4000) «- 2000 (1/2000)«- 1000 (1/1000) «—I

Setting Shutter Speed

Notes

• A ghost image will appear in still picture mode of this unit. To view a clear still or slow picture, use another video with clear still/slow function.

• When shutter speed 1 /250 or faster is selected, recording must be done under sunlight or video light.

• When the shutter speed is changed during a camera recording of a TV screen, the brightness of the recorded picture may vary.

• When a very bright object is shot at a faster shutter speed, a light, vertical, belt-like line ("smear”) may appear on the screen.

• When the recording is done under a light discharged tube, such as a fluorescent lamp, sodium lamp, or mercury lamp, in SO Hz areas the

brightness of the recorded picture may vary (••flicker”).

Shooting a Subject in

Backlight

In this recorder, iris is automatically controlled. However, when shooting a subject that is backlit, that is. if the light source is coming in from the back of the subject, use the BACK LIGHT button.

1 Slide open the AUTO LOCK cover. 2 Press the BACK LIGHT button.

The o indication appears on the viewfinder screen.

After shooting that particular scene, be sure to press the BACK LIGHT button again to release it. Otherwise the recorded picture will be too bright.

Note

The function will be released once the POWER switch is set to OFF.

Zooming

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The size of the subject in the scene can be changed.

Power Zooming

—for smooth and constant zooming

Press the T side of the power zoom button for

telephoto and the W side for wide-angle. The zoom ring will move automatically.

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Zooming Manually

—for creating a dramatic effect

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

For more zooming effect

The focal length of this unit is 7 mm to 42 mm. Converted into the focal length of a 35 mm camera, this means approximately f-48 mm to 288 mm.

Close-ups (Macro)

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Even tiny objects can literally fill the screen for

dramatic close-up effects.

Remove the lens hood before operation.

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1 Turn the zoom lever to the MACRO position,

pressing the macro set button.

2 Bring the recorder as close as necessary to

obtain the desired subject size. The subject can be as close as approximately 11 mm (Vi6 in.) from the lens surface.

3 Turn the zoom lever within the MACRO range

to focus sharply. (The power zoom button can be used instead of the zoom lever.)

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To remove the lens hood I L-2 I

The lens hood also functions as focus ring. To

remove the lens hood, set the POWER switch to

OFF and turn the hood counterclockwise with your palm.

Notes

• Auto focusing does not function in macro shooting.

• If the subject is closer than 11 mm CM in.) from the

lens, it cannot be brought into focus.

• When shooting in macro, the depth of field is very

shallow, so pay attention to focus. To keep the subject in focus, use a tripod or monopod.

• Zooming cannot be used in macro shooting when

the zoom lever is in the MACRO range. To change the subject size in the scene, move the recorder.

To re-record a picture in the

middle of a recorded tape (Insert recording) CJQ

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1 While pressing the small button, set the

POWER switch to CAMERA.

2 Slide the STANDBY switch up to set the unit to

recording pause mode.

3 While looking in the viewfinder, keep pressing

the "+” or side of the EDITSEARCH button

and release the button where you want to end

the insert. The unit will be set to recording pause mode.

4 Press the COUNTER RESET button.

The counter is set to zero.

5 While looking in the viewfinder, keep pressing

the side of the EDITSEARCH button and

release the button at the point where you want to start the insert.

6 Press the ZERO MEM button.

The insert ending point is stored in the memory.

7 Press the START/STOP button.

Insert recording will begin. The insert recording

will stop automatically near the counter zero

point.

To cancel ZERO MEM mode

Press the ZERO MEM button so that the ZERO MEM indicator disappears.

To change the insert ending point

Press the ZERO MEM button to turn off the

ZERO MEM indicator and repeat steps 3 through 6 above.

Notes

• When recording pause mode lasts for approximately 5 minutes, pause mode will be automatically released and the unit will be turned off.

• When the inserted tape is played back, the picture may be distorted at the end of the inserted program.

Preparation for Playback

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3CH/4CH channel selector

When a VCR has been connected to the TV. refer to the pages 36,37 and 38.

Connecting a TV without audio video input jacks f?BI

1 Connect the RFU adaptor to this unit.

2 Connect the VHF antenna, this unit and TV to

the antenna selector (supplied with the RFU-90UC). Use a 75-ohm coaxial cable for antenna connection.

On the TV channel for the video camera recorder

Whenever you view the playback picture, set the channel selector of the RFU adaptor to either VHF channel 3 CH or 4 CH and select the same channel on the TV.

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VMC-910MS/ 920MS

AUDIO/VIDEO IN

ANTENNA

Connecting a TV (or color monitor) with audio video input jacks iMM

Connect this unit to the TV using the commercially available audio/video cable (like Sony VMC-910MS/920MS for stereo equipment). Set the TVA/IDEO selector button on the TV as follows:

For viewing a playback picture -> VIDEO For viewing TV programs -* TV

Playing Back a Tape

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1 1 CAMCHA

Turn on the TV (or color monitor), and select the channel for viewing a playback picture (or set the TV/VIDEO selector to VIDEO).

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While pressing the small button, set the

POWER switch to VTR. 2 Insert a cassette. 3 Press the > button.

Playback will start. To stop the tape, press the □ button. After using, be sure to set the POWER switch

on the recorder to OFF. To view a still picture 10-21

Press the II button during playback.

To resume playback, press the II button again or press the > button.

Monitoring a High-Speed Picture

During piayback — Picture search

In the playback mode, press the or

button.

The picture will be monitored at high speed as

long as it is kept pressed.

Release the ►► or ■ « button at the desired

point.

Normal playback will resume.

During fast-forward or rewind — Skip scan

1 Press the ► ► button in fast-forward mode or

press the ■ « button in rewind mode.

The picture is displayed while the button is

kept pressed.

Release the ^ or button to resume

normal fast-forward or rewind mode.

Press the > button to play back.

Notes

• If you move the position of the POWER switch during playback, the tape will stop. When you

move the POWER switch to CAMERA in the

playback pause mode, however, the unit will enter

recording pause mode.

• When the pause mode lasts for 5 minutes or more, the unit will automatically enter the stop mode.

• Streaks will appear and the sound will be muted in the high-speed picture.

Playing Back a Tape

Displaying the indication in the Viewfinder Screen on the TV B

Press the DATA SCREEN button.

The indication on the viewfinder screen is superimposed on the TV program.

It is convenient to check the indication on the TV screen when the playback picture is viewed on the TV or when the video camera recorder is operated from a distance using the Remote Commander.

To clear the indication, press the DATA

SCREEN button again.

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When you are editing onto another VTR Press the DATA SCREEN button so that no indications appear on the TV. If displayed, the indications on the TV will be recorded with picture.

Recording a TV Program

The following connections make both TV

program viewing/recording and tape playback possible.

Combination of the Equipment to be Used

Case 1 (page 36)

Connecting the TV through a VCR without an

input selector

Case 2 (page 37)

Connecting the TV through a VCR with an input

selector

Case 3 (page 38)

Connecting the TV tuner and color monitor or TV

with the audio/video input and output jacks

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VMC-710M/720M

VMC-910MS/920MS

Connecting Cables

For antenna cable connections, use 75-ohm coaxial cables. For video/audio connection, use an optional audio/video cable to match the jacks on the equipment to be connected. [a] For monaural equipment

phono X 2 phono x 2 like Sony VMC-710M/720M

[b] For stereo equipment

phono X 2 o phono x 3 like Sony VMC-910MS/920MS

Recording a TV Program

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VMC-

710M/720M

Case 1-. Connecting the TV through a

VCR without an input selector

Connections

Connect the equipment as shown in the

illustration.

TV program recording

Disconnect the RFU-90UC RFU adaptor, if you

use it.

Turn on the VCR and TV.

While pressing the small button, set the POWER switch on this unit to VTR.

3 Select the channel for the VCR on the TV.

4 Select the TV channel to be recorded on the

VCR.

5 Insert a cassette into this unit and slide the

• REC switch. Recording will start.

To view another TV program while recording

Set the TVATTR select button on the VCR to TV

and select the desired program on the TV.

Playback

The RFU-90UC RFU adaptor is required.

1 Connect the RFU-90UC RFU adaptor.

2 Turn on the TV.

3 While pressing the small button, set the

POWER switch on this unit to VTR.

4 Select the channel for the VCR on the TV.

5 Insert a cassette into this unit and press the

> button.

Playback will start.

Recording a TV Program

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VMC-710M/

720M

AUDIO/ T T T T AUDIO/

VIDEO II II VIDEO

IN XX XX OUT

VHF/UHF OUT

AUDIOA^IOEO IN

VMC-710M/

720M

VHF/UHF

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VHF/UHF IN

Case 2: Connecting the TV through a

VCR with an input selector [SBH

Connections

Connect the equipment as shown in the

illustration.

TV program recording

1 Turn on the VCR and TV.

2 While pressing the small button, set the

POWER switch on this unit to VTR.

3 Select the channel for the VCR on the TV. 4 Set the input selector to TUNER, the TV/VTR

select button to VTR and select the TV channel to be recorded on the VCR.

5 Insert a cassette into this unit and slide the

• REC switch. Recording will start.

To view another TV program while recording

Set the TV/VTR select button on the VCR to TV

and select the desired program on the TV.

Playback

1 Turn on the VCR and TV. 2 While pressing the small button, set the

POWER switch on this unit to VTR.

3 Set the input selector on the VCR to LINE and

select the channel for the VCR on the TV.

4 Insert a cassette into this unit and press the

> button.

Playback will start.

VHF/UHF IN

Recording a TV Program

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AUDIO/VIDEO

OUT

AUDIO/

VIDEO

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AUDIOA/IDEO IN

VMC-

710M/720M

AUDIO/VIDEO OUT

Case 3: Connecting the TV tuner and

color monitor or TV with audio video input and output jacks [Sg|

Connections

Connect the equipment as shown in the illustration.

TV program recording

1 Turn on the TV tuner and color monitor or TV.

2 While pressing the small button, set the

POWER switch on this unit to VTR.

3 Set the input selector on the TV tuner or TV to

TV and select the TV channel to be recorded.

4 Insert a cassette into this unit and slide the

• REC switch. Recording will start.

Playback

1 Turn on the TV tuner and color monitor or TV. 2 While pressing the small button, set the

POWER switch on this unit to VTR.

3 Set the input selector on the TV tuner or TV to

VIDEO.

4 Insert a cassette into this unit and press the

C> button.

Playback will start.

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Insert Recording from the VCR

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

Before you begin

• Connection is the same as in “Recording a TV

Program”.

• You can see the picture from the VCR in the

viewfinder screen.

Operation

1 While pressing the small button, set the

POWER switch to VTR.

2 Locate the point on the tape where the insert

should end by pressing the or button during playback.

3 Press the COUNTER RESET button. The

counter is reset to zero.

4 Press the button during playback to

rewind the tape a little further than the point where the insert should begin.

5 Release the button to resume playback

and press the II button at the insert starting point.

6 Slide the • REC switch in the arrow direction

to set the unit to recording pause mode.

7 Press the ZERO MEM button.

The insert ending point is stored in the

memory.

8 To start recording, press the II button.

ZERO MEM

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The insert recording will stop automatically near the counter zero point.

To change the ending point

Press the ZERO MEM button so that the ZERO MEM indicator disappears, and operate again from step 2

COUNTER RESET

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Using the Tape Counter

During recording or playback, the digits on the

counter indicate the actual recording or playback time.

To Index the Whole Tape

Press the COUNTER RESET button at the beginning of the tape so that the counter shows "0:00:00”. By noting the counter reading at a particular point, you can easily find that point later by referring to the tape counter.

Notes

• The counter reading and the point of the tape may not correspond exactly. Use the counter as a guide. There will be a time lag of several seconds especially when you repeat fast-forward running/ rewinding and play back the tape recorded in LP and SP modes mixed.

• The counter does not operate for a blank,

unrecorded portion of a tape.

To Return to a Pre-registered Point

1 During playback, press the COUNTER RESET

button at the point you later want to locate.

2 Press the □ button when the playback has

finished.

3 Press the ZERO MEM button. The "ZERO

MEM" indicator will blink in the display window.

4 Press the « or ► ► button.

The tape will be rewound or sent forward and stop automatically when the counter reaches approximately zero.

ZERO MEM

STBV

To cancel ZERO MEM mode

Press the ZERO MEM button so that the ZERO MEM indicator disappears.

Notes

• The ZERO MEM button does not function during

playback mode. Be sure to press the ZERO MEM button when the tape is stopped.

• The ZERO MEM mode is canceled automatically

once the tape is rewound or sent forward to zero.

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Tape Editing

To edit a home movie tape, you \will need another VCR or another video camera recorder.

To Edit from Another VCR to this Unit

While pressing the small button, set the

POWER switch on this unit to VTR and turn on

the other VCR. Start playback on another VCR.

Slide the • REC switch on this unit.

To Edit from this Unit to Another VCR

1 While pressing the small button, set the

POWER switch on this unit to VTR and turn on

the other VCR.

Slide the EDIT switch on this unit in the direction of the arrow (ON). Set the input selector on the VCR to LINE. Press the II button on this unit during playback at the point where you want to start recording. Press the record button on the other VCR, pressing the II button. Release the II buttons on both units. Recording will start.

When the VCR to be used is a stereo type, use the commercially available audio/video cable (like Sony VMC-910MS/920MS).

After editing, turn off both units and be sure to slide the EDIT switch in the reversed direction to the arrow (OFF).

To cut off an unnecessary portion

Press the II button on the recorder at the beginning of the unnecessary portion. Release it where you want to resume recording.

Function of the EDIT switch

Slide this switch in the direction of the arrow (ON) whenever you edit tapes. Signal loss that results from tape-to-tape transfer will be reduced, achieving more accurate signal transfer. When recording or playing back normally, keep this switch in the reversed direction to the arrow (OFF).

Hints for Better Shooting

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Getting Stable Pictures

Take a good posture for shooting |U-11

For hand-held shots, it is important to hold the recorder properly.

• Hold the recorder firmly and secure it with the grip belt so that you can easily manipulate the recorder with your thumb.

• Place your right elbow firmly against your side.

• Place your left hand under the recorder to support it. When adjusting the focus manually, make sure the recorder does not move.

• Stand opposite to the subject and let your feet take a comfortable stance.

• Place your eye firmly against the viewfinder eyecup.

• Try to keep both eyes open.

• Breathe gently.

Use a tripod

If you have a tripod for a still camera, it can also be used with the recorder. If a tripod is not available, try placing the recorder on a tabletop or any other flat surface of suitable height.

Keep the horizontal place level |U-2| The horizontal place can be easily determined by

using the viewfinder frame as a reference.

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Planning Ahead

If you are going to edit the tape after

recording

Shoot the scene a little longer to make the editing

easier.

If you are not going to edit the tape after

recording

First record a title and then use the START/STOP

button to make a smooth recording.

Hints for Better Shooting

Lighting

Shoot with the sun behind you

When the light source is behind the subject, or in the following situations, the subject will be recorded too dark and the background too light.

• The subject is indoors and there is a window

behind the subject.

• Bright sources such as fluorescent or

incandescent lamps are included in the scene.

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

Use video iights in the dark

To get 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 is recommended since their weight and low heat output levels allow safe, direct connection to the recorder. Do not point the light at the recorder. The high heat from the light can warp the casing of the recorder.

For detailed instructions on proper use of the

light, read its instruction manual.

Brightness leveis

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

Snow.«eveced mountains Snow fields Sandy beach, dear day in summer

Clear day. mid day (100.000) Clear day. mid-aflamoon (35.000) Overcast day. mid4lay (32.000)

Overcast day. one hour aflat sunrise (2.000) Office Nt by fluoresoeni lamps, near window (1.000) (Леаг day, one hour before sunset (1,000) DepailmenI store counter (500-700) Station wicket (650) Office lil by fluorescent lamps (400-500) Room lit by two SOW fluorescent lamps (300) Subway stalion plallorm (300)

Arcade at night (tSO-200)

Theater lobby (15-35) Candlelight (10-15)

Unit: lux

100.000

10.000

1.000

500

300

100

NO Alter required

Nonnal recording

Video light recom mended

Video light required

Using the Battery Pack

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How to Prepare the Rechargeable Battery Pack

Have sufficient battery pack power to do 2 or 3 times as much recording than you have

planned. I V-11 “Battery life” as indicated in the instruction manual or catalogue of the recorder is measured by the continuous recording time of the recorder, placed at a room temperature using a fullcharged battery.

Battery life is shorter in a cold climate. I V-21 Battery efficiency is decreased and the battery will be used up more quickly.

Turn the STANDBY switch of the recorder off when not recording to save battery power.

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A smooth recording can be made even if recording is stopped and started again. While positioning the subject or selecting an angle, or looking through the viewfinder lens, the lens moves automatically and the battery is used. The battery is also used when a tape is inserted or removed.

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When the Rechargeable Battery Pack should be Replaced

When the ca-mark in the viewfinder changes from slow blinking to rapid blinking while you

are recording. IV-4I Turn off the power switch of the recorder and replace the battery pack. Leave the tape in the recorder in order to obtain a smooth recording after the battery pack is replaced.

Using the Battery Pack

Notes on Charging

Before using the battery pack, charge it sufficiently. A brand new battery pack is not charged.

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Recharge the battery pack only when it is

exhausted. I V-51

• If recording is completed before the Oa mark appears in the viewfinder, it is recommended that you remove the tape, set the POWER switch to CAMERA, slide up the STANDBY switch, and leave the recorder until the CQ mark blinks rapidly.

• Repeated charging while some capacity remains causes a lowering of battery capacity. However, the original battery capacity can be recovered if you fully charge and discharge the battery again.

Recharge the battery pack before using.

If the battery pack is charged fully but not used

for a long time (about 1 year), it is discharged.

Charge it again, but in this case the battery life will be shorter than normal. After several charging and discharging cycles, the battery life will

recover its original capacity.

Keep the Terminals Clean

if the terminais (metai parts on the back) are

not ciean, the battery duration will be

shortened.

When the terminals are not clean or when the

battery pack has not been used for a long time,

install and remove the battery pack from time to

time. This will improve the contact condition. Also,

wipe the and - terminals with a soft cloth or

paper.

Using the Battery Pack

Notes on the Rechargeable Battery Pack

Why the battery pack heats up

During charging or recording, the battery pack heats up. This means that energy has been generated and chemical change has occurred inside the battery pack and this is not dangerous.

How to care for the battery pack

• Remove the battery pack from the recorder

after using it, and keep it in a cool place. When the battery pack is in the recorder, a small amount of current flows to the recorder even if the POWER switch is turned off. It causes overdischarging and shortens battery life.

• The battery pack is always discharging even

when it is not in use after charging. Thus, it is recommended that you charge the battery before using.

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Howto use the switch on the battery pack

This switch is provided so that you can remember the charging condition. Set the switch to the “no mark” position when charging is completed. Set

the switch to the “red mark" position when the

battery is used up.

How many times can the battery pack be recharged

It can be fully charged and discharged about 500 times under normal temperatures. If the 4X1 mark blinks rapidly just after turning on the recorder with a fully charged battery pack, the battery pack should be replaced with a new fully charged one.

Temperatures during charging

Lower temperatures require a longer charging time. Charging under temperatures ranging from

10®C to 30°C (5*F to 85®F) is recommended.

Notes and Precautions

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Notes on Moisture Condensation

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

If moisture condenses inside the unit I W-11

Moisture is present inside the recorder when the B) indicator in the viewfinder blinks. In such cases, no function except for tape ejection will work.

Eject the tape, turn off the recorder, and leave

it with the cassette holder open for at least 1

hour.

The recorder can be used again if the IB indicator does hot appear when the power is turned on

again.

If moisture condenses on the surface of the

tape I w-21

If moisture is present on the surface of the tape when the tape is inserted and a tape transport button (>, -4M, etc.) is pressed, the ± indicator blinks inside the viewfinder. In such a case, no function except for tape ejection will work.

Eject the tape and let the recorder and the tape sit for at least 1 hour.

The tape can be used again if the ± indicator does not appear when the tape is inserted and a tape transport button is pressed.

If moisture condenses on the iens

No caution indicators will appear, but the picture

becomes dim.

Turn off the power and leave the recorder un

used for at least 1 hour.

Notes and Precautions

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[b]

[a]

Notes on Video Head Cleaning

To ensure clear picture, clean the video heads periodically |W-3|

When playback pictures are noisy or hardly visible, the video heads may be contaminated. [a] shows slight contamination. [bj shows critical contamination.

In such cases: 1 Clean the video heads with the optional Sony

V8-25CLH cleaning cassette referring to the

instructions supplied with it.

2 After cleaning, check if the picture is clear 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.)

If the V8-25CLH cleaning cassette is not available

in your area, consult your Sony service facility.

Caution

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

On operation

• Operate the unit on 6.0 V (battery pack), 7.5 V (AC power adaptor) or 9.0 V DC (alkaline batteries).

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

• Should any solid object or liquid fall into the

cabinet, unplug the unit and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further.

• Do not hold the unit by the viewfinder.

• Avoid rough handling of or mechanical shock to

the unit. Be particularly careful of the lens.

• Do not apply excessive force to the

microphone.

• Avoid shooting the same object for a long

period of time (for example, using as a lookout camera or pointing the camera directly at the sun or other bright light sources) as this will damage the color filter inside the camera and may cause a poor picture quality.

• Remove and store video cassettes after

recording or playback.

• Do not wrap up the unit and operate it because

heat may build up internally.

• Avoid using and storing the recorder in the

following locations.

—Locations susceptible to vibration. —Locations exposed to strong magnetic fields. —Locations near TV or radio transmitters

where strong radio waves are generated.

• Do not put the unit on the sand.

On care

• Store cassettes in their cases and keep them in

an upright position to prevent intrusion of dust and uneven winding.

• When the unit will not be used for a long time,

periodically turn on the power, operate the camera section and recorder section and play back a tape for about three minutes.

• Clean the lens with a soft brush to remove

dust. If there are fingerprints on it, remove them with a soft cloth. Clean the recorder 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.

For protection, keep the lens cap on the lens

when not using the camera.

abroad, check the following points.

Power Sources

You can use your recorder in any country with the supplied AC power adaptor within 100 V - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz.

Differences in Color System

You can view the playback picture in the viewfinder. However, if you want to view the playback picture on a TV, it must be an NTSCsystem based TV and should have video/audio inputs.

NTSC system countries

Bahama Islands, Canada, Central America, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Taiwan, the Philippines, U.S.A., etc.

PAL system countries

Australia, Austria, Belgium, China, Denmark, Finland, Great Britain, Holland, Hong Kong, Italy, Kuwait, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, West Germany, etc.

SECAM system countries

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

Specifications

System

Video recording system

Rotary two heads,

Audio recording system

Video signal Usable cassette Tape speed

Recording time Playback time

Fast fotward/rewind time

Image device Viewfinder

Lens

Auto focus system Color temperature

Minimum illumination

Illumination range 4 lux-100,000 lux

Recommended illumination

Aperture correction Automatic

Helical scanning FM system

Rotary head, FM system NTSC color, EIA standards 8 mm video format cassette SP: Approx. 1.43 cm/sec. LP: Approx. 0.72 cm/sec.

(playback only) SP mode: 2 hours (P6-120) SP mode: 2 hours (P6-120) LP mode: 4 hours (P6-120)

Approx. 6.5 min. (P6-120) CCD (Charge Coupled Device)

Electronic viewfinder

(black and white) Combined 6 x power zoom lens f=7-42 mm, FI .4 with macro

Filter diameter: 46 mm

TTL AUTO

HOLD INDOOR 3,200 K OUTDOOR 5,800 K

4 lux

(0.4-9,294 footcandles)

More than 300 lux (28 footcandles)

Back light adjustment

Display In the viewfinder

Mode and caution indicators Caution: 0/±mSHaKXi

Mode: REC/STBY/PAUSE4>.

(Editsearch)/^/®/STILL/

PLAY/Ct>/<M/SLOW/II^ LP mode. AM/PM, FOCUS. (3, WHITE BALANCE. ZERO MEM. shutter speed, recording/battery lamp

General

Power requirements

On battery mounting surface

6.0 V (battery pack)

7.5 V (AC power adaptor)

9.0 V (alkaline batteries)

Power consumption

6.9 W (camera recording) including the viewfinder

Installation Vertically, horizontally

Operating temperature

0‘C to 40"C (32»F to 104»F)

Storage temperature

-20X to +60’C (-4»F to ♦ lAO-'F)

Dimensions Approx. 122 x 153 x 317 mm

(w/h/d) (47i X 6V» X 12'It in.)

including lens hood

Weight Approx. 1.2 kg (2 lb 10 oz)

excluding the battery and cassette

Microphone Electret condenser microphone.

omni-directional monaural type

Supplied accessories

See page 4.

Input and output connector

Video output Phono jack. 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms

unbalanced, sync negative

Audio output Phono jack. -7.5 dBs. at output

impedance less than 2.2 kilohms

RFU DC OUT Special minijack, 5 V DC Video input Phono jack, 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms

unbalanced, sync negative

Audio input Phono jack, -7.5 dBs, input

impedance more than 47 kilohms

Earphone jack Minijack, 8-ohm impedance Remote jack Stereo mini-minijack MIC jack Minijack, -66 dBs, low impedance

With 2.5-3 V DC output, impedance 6.8 kilohms

Microphone power output jack

Special minijack, 5 V DC

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Trouble Check

If you think you have a problem, double-check before calling the serviceman.

You may have overlooked something relatively simple!

Symptom

The power does not turn on.

The START/STOP button does not operate.

The tape does not move when a tape transport button is pressed.

The power turns off. While being operated in the CAMERA

A vertical band appears when a subject such as lights or a candle flame is shot against a dark background.

The battery pack is quickly discharged.

The cassette cannot be removed from the compartment.

The auto focusing function does not work.

The color of the playback is not appropriate.

The image on the viewfinder screen is not clear.

The playback picture is

not clear.

The battery is not attached. Attach the battery. The battery is exhausted. Use a new battery. The AC power adaptor is not connected to

a wall outlet. The tape is affixed to the drum. Remove the cassette with the cassette

The tape is at its end. The POWER switch is set to VTR. The tab on the cassette is out (red). The POWER switch is set to CAMERA or

OFF. The tape is at its end. Rewind the tape or use a new one.

mode, the recorder has been in the pause mode for more than 5 minutes.

The battery is exhausted. Use a charged battery. The contrast between the subject and

background is too high; the camera is not

malfunctioning.

The ambient temperature is too low. The battery pack has not been charged

fully. The battery is exhausted.

The AUTO LOCK cover is opened. Close the AUTO LOCK cover.

Shooting conditions are not suitable for auto focusing operation. (See page 23.)

The AUTO LOCK cover is opened. Shooting conditions are not suitable for

auto white balance operation. (See page

25.) The viewfinder lens is not adjusted.

The EDIT switch is set in the direction of

the arrow.

The channel for the VCR is not adjusted

on the TV.

Cause

Corrective actions

Connect the adaptor to a wall outlet.

eject button.

Rewind the tape or use a new one.

Set it to CAMERA.

Use a new cassette or slide the tab.

Set it to VTR.

Slide down the STANDBY switch, and slide it up again.

—

Charge the battery pack again.

Use the charged battery or the AC power adaptor.

Open the AUTO LOCK cover and press

the FOCUS button to adjust the focus

manually. Close the AUTO LOCK cover. Open the AUTO LOCK cover and press

the WHITE BAL button to adjust the white

balance manually. Adjust the viewfinder lens.

Set the EDIT switch in the reversed direction of the arrow.

Adjust the TV.

(Continued)

Symptom Cause

The picture is noisy.

No function except for

cassette ejection works. The date indication inside

the viewfinder blinks.

The video heads may be contaminated. Clean the heads using the Sony V8-

25CLH video head cleaning cassette. For details on cleaning, see page 48.

Moisture condensation has occurred. (See page 47.)

The lithium battery is not installed.

The lithium battery is exhausted. Use a new battery.

Remove the cassette and leave the unit for at least an hour.

Install the lithium battery.

Corrective actions

If an indication blinks in the viewfinder screen or a caution lamp on the main unit blinks, check the

following table.

I 1 slow blinking I I fast blinking

Camera operation VTR operation

Camera operation

Camera operation VTR operation

Symptom

cXi Battery lamp

03 Battery lamp

OKS ± Battery lamp ES3 Battery lamp

Ei!Q ±

DEW lamp

Caution lamp

•0:00:00" blinks for 5 seconds in the viewfinder after setting the POWER switch to CAMERA.

The current time blinks for 5 seconds in the viewfinder after setting the POWER switch to CAMERA.

Cause

The battery is weak.

The battery is used up. Use a charged battery.

The tape is at its end. Use a new tape.

The tape is near its end. Prepare a new one.

No tape is inserted. The tab on the tape is out (red). Moisture condensation has

occurred.

The gap of the head is clogged.

Other troubles may occur.

The lithium battery is not installed. The lithium battery is exhausted.

The lithium battery is weak.

Corrective actions

Prepare a charged one.

Insert a tape.

Slide the tab. Remove the tape and

leave the recorder for at least an hour.

Clean the head using the Sony V8-25CLH video head cleaning tape.

Consult your nearest Sony dealer.

Install the lithium battery.

Use a new battery.

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Sony CCD-F33 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Owner’s Record

Introduction

Identifying the Parts

POWER switch

[m] • REC (recording) switch 0 ® ® ®

[jS] DATA SCREEN button 0

Ri] Tape transport buttons

[1] EDIT switch 0

QD Grip belt

[j9] START/STOP button

STANDBY switch

[2?1 EJECT (cassette eject) button 0

Hook for shoulder strap

^ Battery mounting surface

COUNTER RESET button C) ® ®

EDiTSEARCH (and recording review)

AUTO LOCK cover®

^ SHUTTER SPEED button ®

^ WHITE BAL (balance) button ®

DATE {* ) and TIME (NEXT) buttons ®

VIDEO/AUDIO IN (input) jacks (phono Jacks)

ViDEO/AUDIO OUT (output) jacks (phono jacks)

REMOTE connector (stereo minFminijack)

Charge the battery pack. I B-11

To remove the battery pack |B-3|

When the battery becomes weak | B-41

The EBP-55 battery case (optional) is required.

To remove the battery case

Battery life

Setting the Date and Time

To prevent accidental erasure |p-2|

Check on the viewfinder screen

To stop recording

Recording mode

-IS]

Manual Focusing

Notes

Some helpful hints

Balance

To set into the HOLD mode

Setting Shutter Speed

Zooming

—for smooth and constant zooming

Playing Back a Tape

Recording a TV Program

Connections

TV program recording

To view another TV program while recording

Playback

Connections

TV program recording

To view another TV program while recording

Playback

Connections

TV program recording

Playback

Before you begin

Operation

To change the ending point

Shoot with the sun behind you

Use video iights in the dark

Brightness leveis

Specifications

System

Display In the viewfinder

General

Input and output connector

Trouble Check