Sony CCD-F33 User Manual

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

[Ml

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

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.

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