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Page 1: ...Video Camera Recorder 1_ CCD FX310 Operation Manual Before operating the unit please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference Video 8 Handgcam c_1992 by Sony Corporation ...

Page 2: ... 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...

Page 3: ...Using car battery 23 Camera recording 24 Recording the date or time 24 Puttingan AGE on your tape 24 For low positionrecording 25 Checking the last portionof a scene you just recorded Rec Review 26 Checking recordingin the viewfinder EDITSEARCH 26 Re recording on a previouslyrecorded portion EDITSEARCH 27 Helpfulhintsfor recording 27 Insertinga scene inthe middle of a recorded tape 28 Recordingwit...

Page 4: ...ember that buttons and settings on the camcorder are shown in capital letters e g Set the POWER switch to CAMERA Use Identifying the Parts as an index to look for a function and operation according to the indication printed on the camcorder itself TV color systems are different depending on the countries If you want to view the playback picture on a TV you need an NTSC system based TV or a PAL M s...

Page 5: ...order Before you can use your camcorder you need to 1 Charge and install the battery pack 2 Insert a tape 3 Adjust the viewfinder lens to your eyes 4 Install the lithium battery 5 Set the date and time This chapter takes you through these procedures step by step You also need to set the BEEP switch The BEEP switch is preset to ON the camcorder will beep when you start and stop recording and as a w...

Page 6: ...go out Important Use the battery completely before recharging Before you recharge the battery make sure the battery has been used discharged completely Excessive charging may reduce the charging capacity of the battery To use up the battery remove the video cassette and set the POWER switch to CAMERA with the battery attached and leave the camcorder until the F_ _indicator appears blinking and a r...

Page 7: ...capacity A fully charged battery pack lasts for Type Ofba_e ypack E_atterylife NP 55 NP 77H supplied NP 77HD 60 150 NP 7_ N IS 6_H_ 1 20 110 NP 55H 75 approx minutes continuous recording when used indoors To check the remaining battery capacity set the POWER switch to CAMERA set the STANDBY switch up and press TAPE BATT CHECK TAPE BAi TCHECK Battery hfe indicator The decreasing black bar indicates...

Page 8: ...PUSH Slide the red tab closing the window to prevent accidental recording To re record on the tape slide the tab opening the window If you try to record with the red mark exposed the _ and _ indicators flash in the viewfinder and beeps sound for about 5 seconds Notes on handling tapes Don t insert anything in the small holes on the rear of the cassette These holes are used to sense the type and th...

Page 9: ...der is equipped with a Sports Finder You can use the viewfinder as the sports finder by turning the viewfinder adjustment ring What is a sports finder Since this finder has a long focal length you can monitor the picture while your eye is at a distance from the eyecup The sports finder is convenient when moving around to shoot scenes Setting the viewfinder to the sports finder position Turn the vi...

Page 10: ...RA In this case replace the battery with a Sony 0R2025 or Duracell DL 2025 Use of any other battery may present a risk of fire or explosion When replacing the lithium battery keep the battery pack or other power source attached Otherwise resetting the date time and birth dates will be necessary Changing the lithium battery Remove the lithium battery holder from the camcorder and pull out the lithi...

Page 11: ...or appears in the viewfinder The DATE buttonnow functions as to advance numbers and the TIME button functions as NEXT to set Adjust the blinking digits of the year month day and hour by using DATE and by pressing TIME NEXT Notes When you keep DATE pressed the digits advance faster The year starts at 1992 and proceeds as follows 1992 _1999 _2000 _2020 1 I O DATE TIMEiNEXT i JAN 1_1199 _ O DATE TIME...

Page 12: ...h date To store a birth date in your camcorder see the following example and procedure Example Store Aug 3 1987 in memory 2 r Press the small green button on the POWER switch and slide the POWER switch to CAMERA CAM _p_V_ _GK Set the STANDBY switch up 8TART STOP 3 Press TIME NEXT and AGE EVENT simultaneously for a few seconds until the 1_ BIRTHDAY 1900 indicator appears in the viewfinder TIME NEX ...

Page 13: ...Current year minus 99 Month JAN _ FEB _ DEC _ 1 I Day 1 2 31 t I Correcting changing the setting Followthe procedures from step 1 again Advancing the digits faster Keep DATE pressed Presetting the year before 1900 1 After step 5 on page 12 keep pressing DATE until the current year is displayed 2 Press DATE again The year goes back 99 years example 1992 1893 3 Go to step 6 above When in 2000 1901 i...

Page 14: ...tch to CAMERA This putsthe camcorder inthe camera recordingmode 11 CAMIB__VO_F_ POWER Set the PROGRAM AE Auto Exposure switch to the green position Set the STANDBY switch up STBY appears in the viewfinder Now you can see through the viewfinder START STOP STBY 1 6 Press START STOP red button once The camera is recording when the word REC appears on the viewfinder screen and the red lamp lights in t...

Page 15: ... the cassette compartment Caution Please remember that you can only use 8 mm format video tapes with this camcorder You will be able to record tapes in SP standard play mode only and play back tapes in both SP and LP long play modes Checking the time remaining on the tape Press TAPE BATT CHECK TAPEiBATT CHECK Tape length indicator After pressing TAPE BATT CHECK the time remaining may not be indica...

Page 16: ...ers two level speed zooming Press it firmly for high speed zooming and softly for relatively slow zooming Press the T side of the power zoom button for telephoto subject appears closer and the W side for wide angle subject appears farther away __ m___I lJ l It l l ll lll tl l Ul l l l Even small subjects such as flowers insects and images in photographs can literally fill the screen using focus in...

Page 17: ...enna cable from your TV first Plug in the tail end of the RFU adaptor marked OUT to the antenna input of your TV Re wire the antenna cable you unplugged to the RFU adaptor jack marked ANT This way you can switch between TV broadcasting and your home video playback without re wiring 2 Connect the RFU adaptor to the camcorder 3 Connect the AC power adaptor to a wall outlet 4 Set the channel selector...

Page 18: ...the RFU adaptor 3 CH or 4 CH If you are connecting with audio video inputs set your TV s TV VlDEO selector to VIDEO Press _ PLAY PLAY To stop playback press STOP To rewind the tape press _ REW To advance the tape rapidly press _ FF When you have finished playback 1 Ejectthe tape see page 15 2 Slide the POWER switch to OFF 3 Set the CHARGE VTR switch on the AC power adaptor to OFF 18 Basic Camera O...

Page 19: ...uch as direct sunhght or illummat_on Remote control with the Commander may not function properly ander such circumstances The command mode of the Commander _sVTR2 Avoid using the Sony VCRs with the same command mode at the same time Getting familiar with some buttons HOLD switch When you slide the switch in the direction of the arrow all the buttons will become inoperable to prevent any misoperati...

Page 20: ...w_tch of the camcorder and replace the battery pack e oreus n the 1 A brand new battery pack is not charged Make sure you use up the battery before recharging If recording _scompleted before the 3 indicator appears in the viewfinder it is recommended that you remove the tape _ set the POWER switch to CAMERA turn the STANDBY switch up and leave the camcorder on until the _ 3md_cator bhnks rapidly W...

Page 21: ...en if it s turned off This gradual discharge shortens battery life The battery pack is always discharging even when it is not in use after charging Thus it is recommended you charge the battery right before using How to 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 positionwhen charging is completed Set the ...

Page 22: ...y Note on power sources Disconnectmg the power source or removing the battery pack during recording or playback may damage the inserted tape In this case supply the power again _mmed_ately The supplied AC V35 V35A AC power adaptor _s requrred 1 3 1 Align the flat side of the connecting plate with the white line on the camcorder and push down and slide it in the direction of the arrow Connect the A...

Page 23: ...et of a car 12 V or 24 V To remove the DO pack Removeit thesamewayas youdo withthe batterypack Seepage7 Options BC 77 BC S10 portable battery charger You can charge a battery pack on 100 240 V AC BC S10 has a discharging function so you can charge a battery pack whether or not it is used up DC S10 car battery charger with discharging function You can charge a battery pack through the cigarette lig...

Page 24: ...The picture recording continues Here s how to put the age of your children Jn your video while recording i 3 1 During recording press START STOP at the point where you want to insert the age of a person or the elapsed time This puts the camcorder in the standby mode START STOP 2 Press AGE EVENT to select the indicator you want to record Each tJme you press AGE EVENT the indicator changes as follow...

Page 25: ...pears 4 Press TIME NEXT The birth date is deleted from the memory and is not displayed when you press AGE EVENT About memory back up The camcorder usesthe lithiumbattery on the bottomto keep the birthdate in memory The lithiumbattery life is approximately 1 year When you connect the camcorder to a TV during recording Ifyou do not use the data screen function by the Remote Commander the age indicat...

Page 26: ...humb to prevent movement EDITSEARCH _ _ EDITSEARCH You can check the recorded picture in the vlewfinder using EDITSEARCH Sound cannot be monitored 1 Press the small green button and slide the POWER switch to CAMERA Set the STANDBY switch up START I STOP 3 Keep pressing the or side of EDITSEARCH to view the playback picture side for the playback picture side for the playback picture inreverse EDITS...

Page 27: ..._ indicatorand the red lamp in the viewfinderand the camera recording battery lamp on the camcorder blink slowly When the tape reaches its end blinkingbecomes rapid and beeps sound for about five seconds if BEEP is set to ON Notes on recording To recordfrom the beginningof thetape runthe beginningof thetape for about 15 seconds before recording This will avoid missing the starting point when the t...

Page 28: ...The camcorder enters the standby mode again EDITSEARCH _ Press COUNTER RESET The counter is reset to zero COUNTERRESET 5 While looking in the vlewfinder keep pressing the side of EDITSEARCH and release the button at the point where you want to s art the insertion EDIT SEARCH _ Press ZERO MEM The insert ending point is stored in memory ZEROMEM STBY _ _ lY 0 lt2_3J ZERO MEMt Press START STOP Insert ...

Page 29: ...recording with an external microphone wind noise is not muted When you connect a wrred remote control unit or editing controller not supphed to the l t REMOTE control connector you can operate your camcorder from a distance REMOTE control connector About LANC U stands for LocalApplicationControl Bus System The connector is used for controllingthe tape transportof video equipment and peripheralscon...

Page 30: ...e PUSH FOCUS HOLD button use the FOCUS HOLD switch While pressing the PUSH FOCUS HOLD button slide the FOCUS HOLD switch in the direction of the arrow You may now release the PUSH FOCUS HOLD button Your camera s focus is held and the indicator appears in the viewfinder F c_ s 2 _ I To resume automatic focus slide the FOCUS HOLD switch in the opposite direction of the arrow Note When using a Sports...

Page 31: ...ck certain scenes with high speed movements in a clear sharp picture Select Portrait mode _ Sports mode _ _ _ IV _ t31S High speed _ shutter mode 1 2 2 Set the STANDBY switch up START STOP Set the PROGRAM AE switch to _ _ or _ to the desired setting _ _ or _ appears in the vlewfmder Press START STOP Recording with the portrait Sports or high speed shutter mode starts START STOP To resume the autom...

Page 32: ... indicator starts bhnktng Press START STOP The FADER indicator stops blinking and the recording starts fading in STARTISTOP When fading out 1 Press FADER while recording TheFADERindicator startsblinking Press START STOP The FADER mdicator stops blinking and the picture fades out and the recording stops To cancel the fade in out function Before pressing START STOP press FADER again Using the fade i...

Page 33: ...your TV has only an antenna input see page 17 VHF UHF 3 AUDIO IN_ VIDEO IN T VMC 910 MS 920 _ _ not supplied MS 4 AC V35 V35A 2 1 Use an A V cable to connect your TV and camcorder a If your TV is a stereo type use the VMC 910MS 920MS A V connecting cable not supphed b If your TV tsa monoaural type use the VMC 710M 720M A V connecting cable not supplied 2 Connect the AC adaptor to a wall outlet 3 A...

Page 34: ...U adaptor to the VHF UHF input of the TV and VHF UHF output of the VCR VHF UHF AC V35N35A _ vcRI RFU 90UC If your TV has AUDIO VIDEO input jacks ConnectAudio and Video from the camcorder to the VCR insteadof to the TV Set the input selector of the VCR to LINE if available VHF UHF AC V35 V35A _A 4 Advanced Camera Operation ...

Page 35: ...or more the camcorder automatically enters the stop mode 1 o view the picture at 1 5 speed slow playback only on the Commander Press I_ during playback I1_ appears in the viewfinder Note To resume normal playback press D When slow playback lasts for 1 minute or more the playback at the normal speed starts automatically To locate the desired scene picture search Keep pressing _ or _ during playback...

Page 36: ...ure to press ZERO MEM after you stop the tape It does not function during recording or playback ZEROMEM STOP REW Press 1 1or IH_ I_ The tape rewinds or advances and stops automatically when the counter reaches approximately zero Notes on the tape counter and the ZERO MEM button Someth ng must be recorded on the tape m order for the tape counter to funchon The tape counter will not work on blank ta...

Page 37: ...connect Make connectionsusingthe appropriate A V cable suchas Sony VMC 710M 720M for monaural VCR or VMC 910MS 920MS for stereo VCR and set the CHARGE VTR selector on the AC power adaptor to VTR Set the input selector of the VCR to LINE if avaitable AUO O DEO N vMc710M 720M not supplied VIDEO OUT _ UDIO OUT Advanced Camera Operation 37 ...

Page 38: ...R simultaneously to start editing I Editing more scenes Repeat steps 4 to 6 To stop editing momentarily Press II PAUSE on the recording VCR To stop editing Press STOP on both VCRs If you use the DATA SCREEN function The indicators d splayed on the TV screen willalso be recorded If you don t want to record these indicators press DATASCREEN on the Commander Using of the EDIT switch When you set EDIT...

Page 39: ... again If moisture condenses on the surface of the tape Moisture is present on the surface of the tape when The A indicator blinks inside the viewflnder when the tape is inserted and a tape transport button D _1_1 _C etc is pressed T_ Several beeps sound continuously for about five seconds when the BEEP switch is set to ON In such cases no functions except for tape ejection work Eject the tape and...

Page 40: ...ecording or playing back with an ordinary tape 3 If the picture is still noisy repeat cleaning Do not repeat cleaning more than 5 times Caubon Do not use a commercially avadable wet type cleaning cassette It may damage the video heads Note Ifthe V8 25CLHcleaningcassetteis notavailableinyour area consultyourSony servicefacility To clean the viewfinder Pull the sw_tch on the vtewfinder barrel down 2...

Page 41: ...corder to support it When adjusting the focus manually make sure the camcorder does not move Stand opposite to the subject and take a comfortable stance Place your eye firmly against the viewfinder eyecup Use a tripod If you have a tripod for a still camera you can also use it with the camcorder If a tripod is not available try placing the camcorder on a tabletop or any other flat surface of suita...

Page 42: ... the light may warp the casing of the camcorder For detailed instructions on proper use of the light read its instruction manual i ii Each country has its own electricity system and TV color system Before using your camcorder abroad check the following points Power Sources You can use your camcorder in any country with the supplied AC power adaptor within 110 V to 240 V AC 50 60 Hz Difference In C...

Page 43: ...the camcorder When you use the camcorder on a sandy beach ordusty place protect itfrom the sand or dust Sand or dust may cause the camcorder to malfunction and sometimes the malfunction cannot be repaired Do not let the camcorder get wet Keep the camcorder from rain or sea water It may cause malfunction and sometimes the malfunction cannot be repaired On care When the unit willnot be used for a lo...

Page 44: ...ying back or editing tapes OFF power off REMOTE control connector stereo mini minijack _ earphone jack minijack START STOP button STANDBY switch EDITSEARCH and recording review button q_ _ _ Power zoom MACRO button _ Built in microphone EJECT cassette eject knob _ Cassette holder Lithium battery holder Grip belt E 4 Additional Informatton ...

Page 45: ...P stop II PAUSE pause Lens cap VIDEO output jack phono jack _ RFU DC OUT RFU adaptor DC output jack special minlJack AUDIO output jack phono jack MIC jack PLUG IN POWER mono mini jack Remote control sensor _ EDIT switch _ Hook for shoulder strap Additional Information 45 ...

Page 46: ...D switch _ PUSH FOCUS HOLD button _ Tripod receptacle bottom FADER button BACK LIGHT button 1_ DATE button _ _ TIME NEXT button _ _ AGE EVENT button _ _ PROGRAM AE selector _ _ BATT battery eject knob O Hook for shoulder strap 6 Additional Information ...

Page 47: ...ing battery lamp _ COUNTER RESET button _ ZERO MEM button _ 1_ TAPE BATT CHECK button O _ Viewfinder adjustment ring Eyecup BEEP ON OFF switch REMOTE COMMANDER ON OFF switch _ Battery mounting surface Additional Informatton 47 ...

Page 48: ... _ i o p rl sl a Focus is maintained _ _ b BACK LIGHT is pressed 1_ c PROGRAM AE setting _ _k _ d Power zoom indicator e FADER is pressed f Exchange battery _ _ g Moisture has condensed h Lights up during recording When blinking Exchange battery or tape i Playback mode LP j Tape transport mode k Tape counter I Remaining time of tape m ZERO MEM is pressed n Exchange tape or no tape inside _ 0 Troub...

Page 49: ...h and turn it up again Use a charged battery Charge the battery pack again Eject the tape Rewind the tape or use a new one Set it to CAMERA Use a new tape or slide the tab Use a charged battery or the AC power adaptor Moisture condensation has occurred Remove the tape and don t use See page 39 the camcorder for at least an hour Set it to PLAYER The POWER switch is set to CAMERA or OFF The tape is ...

Page 50: ... end The tape is near its end 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 Use a charged battery Use a new tape Prepare a new one Insert a tape Slide the tab Remove the tape and leave the camcorder for at ...

Page 51: ...nbalanced sync negative Phono jack Output 7 5 dBs at output impedance 47 kilohms impedance less than 1 kilchms RFU DC OUT Special minijack 5 V DC Earphone jack Minijack 8 ohm impedance Remote _ jack Stereo mini minijack MIC jack Minijack 66 dBs low impedance with 2 5 to 3 V DC output impedance 6 8 kilohms Microphone power output jack Special minijack 5 V DC General Power requirements Power consump...

Page 52: ...35 Play 18 Playback on TV 17 33 PLAYER Mode 18 Portrait Mode 31 Power Sources 22 Power Zoom 16 Program AE 31 Push Focus Hold 30 R Rec Review 26 Record Pause 15 Remote Commander 19 Remote Control Jack 29 Rewind 18 RFU Adaptor 17 S Shoulder Strap 46 Skip scan 35 Slow 35 Specifications 51 Sports finder 9 Sports Mode 31 Standby 15 Still Picture 35 Stop 18 Supplied Accessories 5 T U V Tape Batt Check 7...

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