Sony CCD-FX228 User Manual

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Vídeo Camera

Recorder

Operation Manual

Photo; CCD-FX230

Handycam

Video 8

CCD-FX228IFX230IFX330

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Welcome to Vìdeo Ш

Congratulations on )oor ригс1»дзС of this Sony Handycam* camcorder With your Handy cam you can capture hte's precious moments with superior picture and sound quality. Your Handycam is very easy to use. You will soon be producing home \ndeos that you can enjoy for years to come.

WARNING

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

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impkHlant ovt'Ti ting and maintenance (sk'mangi instructions in the lilLTature accompanying tlie appliance

Owner's Record

The mcKiel 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-r^i_________

Serial No. _________________

Model No. ЛС-У Serial No, _____

RECYCUNG NICKEL-

CADMIUM BATTERIES

NICKEL CADMIUM BATTERY. MUST BE DISPOSED OF PROPERLY.

Nickt'I-Cadmivnn batteries are recyclable You can help preserve our

environment by returning your

unwanted batterie.s to your nearest Si'ny Service Center or Factory Service Cetuer for colkvlion, rircycbng or proper disposal.

Note: In .Skime areas the dispi.>sai oi nickelOKJmium balk'nes in household tK busiivsis trash may be ;)rohibited.

For (lie SkHiy Service Contk,T ncarkM you call 1-801,1-222- SONY (llniti.d SDiesonly)

For the Factkiry Service Center nearest you call •iliv-lR'^SONY (Can.ida only)

Caution: FKa not handle damaged or leaking uKkelcadmium batteries

For Customers in the

U.S.A.

WARNING

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful 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 or relocate the receiving antenna.

-Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

-Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

-Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for helo.

CAUTION

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

For customers in

CANADA

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

CAUTION

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE THIS POLARIZED AC PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UN LESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.

Note on TV Color Systems

TV color systems are different depending on the countries. If you view the playback picture on a TV, you need an NTSC system based TV, When you want to use a PAL-M system based TV, you will need an NTSC / PAL-M transcoder (as this is an NTSC system based camcorder), Please check the list on page 25 to see the TV color system of your country.

Precaution on Copyright

Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted.

Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the provision of the copyright laws.

Precautions on Camcorder Care

•Do not let the camcorder get wet. Keep the camcorder protected from rain or sea water. Otherwise, a malfunction may occur and sometimes the malfunction cannot be repaired, [a]

•Do not let sand get into the camcorder. When you use the camcorder on a sandy beach or in a dusty place, protect it from the sand or dust. Sand or dust may cause the unit to malfunction and sometimes the malfunction cannot be repaired, [b]

•Never leave the camcorder in temperatures above

I40T(60‘C), such as in a car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight, [cl

• Do not hold the camcorder by the viewfinder, fd)

Table of Contents

Before You Begin

Checking Your Model Number 6

Checking Supplied Accessories 7

Getting Started

Q Charging and Installing the Battery Pack 8 B Inserting a Cassette 10

B Adjusting the Viewfinder Lens 11

Camera Recording

Q Camera Recording 12

Useful Information on Recording 14

Playing Back a Tape

Connections for Playback 16

Playing Back a Tape 17

Beyond Basics

Recording with the Date or Time 18

Shooting with Backlighting 19

Using Alternative Power Source 20

Additional Information

Changing the Lithium Battery 21 Resetting the Date or Time 22

Tips for Using the Supplied Battery Pack 23 Using Your Camcorder Abroad 25 Maintenance Information 26

Precautions 30

Speafications 32

Trouble Check 34 Identifying the Parts 38 Warning Indicators 43 Index fback coverl

Checking Your Model Number

The inshruchons fn this manual are for three models listed below. Before you start reading and operating, check your model number by looking at the bottom of your camcorder. The CCD-FX230 is the model used for illustration purposes. Otherwise, the model name is indicated in the illustrations. Any differences in operation are clearly indicated in the text, for example, "CCD-FX330 only".

As you read through this manual, buttons and settings on the camcorder are shown in capital letters,

e.g. Turn the POWER switch to CAMERA.

Types of Differences
Model number	CCD-FX228	CCD-FX230 CCD-FX330
Viewfinder	monochrome	monochrome	color
Body color	gray	black	black
Wireless remote	X	X	O
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After Taking the Camcorder out of the Box

Turn the viewfinder barrel in the direction of the arrow.

When storing your camcorder, turn the viewfinder barrel in the direction of the arrow.

Checking Supplied Accessories

Check that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder.

Battery Pack

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Wireless Remote

Commander and

R6 (size

AA) batteries

(CCD-FX330

only)

Thii mark indiiates iKat this product is J genuine prriduct related to our 8mm video equipment.

When purdiasing 8mm video equipment provided with this mark, we recommend that you purchase related Smm video pnxlucts provided with the same mark or products provided with our logotype m."irk.

Charging and Installing the

Battery Pack

Heiore your camcorder, you iirst noed to tho supplied biittery p.ick To diarge the battery pack, ust: the supplied AC power adaptor. Charge the battery pack on a flat place without vibration.

Charging the Battery Pack

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Installing the Battery Pack

Remove the Battery pack.

©Set the selector to the center position.

®Unplug the unit from the wall outlet.

®Slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow.

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	Align the right side of
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To remove the battery pack

While pressing ВАТТ, slide the battery pack to the left.

Battery Life

CCD-FX228/FX230

Battery pack	-55	-80	1 -77H		-66H 1 -60D
(NP-XX)	(supplied)	-SOD
Typical*	35	95 90			65 45
Continuous**	65	170 1	160		120 1 85
CCD-FX330
Battery pack	-55	-80		-77H	-66H		-60D
(NP-XX)	(supplied)	-SOD
Typical*	30	85		85	60		40
Continuous**	55	150		145	105		75

Approximate minuti.'s when recording while you repeat recording starl/stop and turning the power on/off. The actual battery life may be shorter.

' Approximate continuous recording time indoors.

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B Inserting a Cassette

Make sure that a power source such as battery pack is installed.

Open the cassette holder.

While pressing the small blue button on the EJECT knob, slide it in the direction of the arrow.

The cassette holder automatically lifts up and opens.

2Insert a cassette.

The window faces out.

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Press the "PUSH" mark
on the cassette holder.

Caution

The cassette holder goes down automatically. Do not force It down by hand, as this may causes a malfunction.

To eject the cassette

While pressing the small blue button on the EJECT knob, slide it in the direction of the

Adjusting the Viewfinder Lens

Before you use the camcorder for the first time or after someone else has used it, focus the viewfinder lens. Make sure that the power source is attached to the camcorder.

1 While pressing the green button on the POWER switch, turn it to CAMERA.

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2Turn STANDBY up.

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3 Turn the viewfinder lens adjustment ring/ lever so that the indicator in the viewfinder come into sharp focus.

CCD-FX228/FX230 CCD-FX330

To adjust the brightness

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Turn the screw on the viewfinder slowly using a screwdriver (not supplied).

Camera Recording

Make sure that the power source is installed and a cassette is inserted. Before you record one-time events^ you may want to make a trial recording to make sure that the camcorder is working correctly.

Remove the lens cap^ and attach it to the grip strap.

2 Turn on the power.

(j) While pressing the green button on the POWER switch, turn it to CAMERA.

® Turn STANDBY up.

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Finder

Place your eye against the finder.

3 Press START/

STOP to start recording.

REC

To stop recording, press START/STOP again.

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To conserve battery power

Turn STANDBY down while not recording

When you finish recordirtg

Eject tlie cassette, turn the POWER sw itch to OTF nnd romove the battery p.K'k.

Using the Zoom Feature

Press the power zoom button (irmly (or a high-speed zoom, or press it softly for a relatively slow zoom (Dual speed zooming)

'T" side: for telephoto (subject appears closer)

"W" side: for wdde-angle (subject appears farther away)

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For more professional-looking recordings, use the zoom function sparingly

Note on the tape counter

The tape counter indicates the recording or playback time. Use it as a guide. There will be a time lag of several seconds from the actual time.

To set the counter to zero, press COU.VTER RESET

After five minutes in standby mode

If you leave the camcorder with STANDBY rum up (Standby mode) for five minutes, the camairder goes off automatically. This prevents exhaustion of the battery and wear of the tape. To resume standby mode, slide STANDB\ down onco and slide it up again.

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Useful Information on

Recording

For Hand-held Shots

You II gL-t better results holding the conicorder bv following these suggestioas:

Hold ihe camcorder firmly and secure it with the grip strap so that you can easily manipulate the controls with your thumb.

0 Pull the

strap.

© Secure the

©/Close strap, the cover.

Ptace your right elbow against your side.

Place your left haitd under the camcorder to support it.

Stand with your feet apart to keep your body steady.

•Ptace your eye firmty against the viewfirKler eyecup.

•Use the viewfinder frames as a guide to determine the horizontal plane.

You can also rotoal in a low positioir to get an interesting recording angle. Lift the viewfinder up for recording from a low position. (You can turn it to ISO degrees.)