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Page 1: ...recautions for using Betamoive 2 Location and function of parts and controls 3 Operation Preparations for recording 6 Recording 10 Using autofocus 12 Manual focusing 14 Making consecutive recording 15 Battery charging and use of external power sources 16 Video cassette tapes 17 Two tips for optimizing color balance 18 Handy functions 20 Notes on operation 22 Hints for better shooting Basic cameraw...

Page 2: ...echnician for additional suggestions The user may find the following booklet prepared by the Federal Communications Commis sion 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 FEATURES Betamovie is a compact lightweight com bination VCR camera Incorporation of a compact...

Page 3: ... p 8 White lens cap p 1O Tripod receptacle EARPHONE jack p 11 ll t1li11 FILTER selector p 10 p 18 Optical viewfinder p 10 Eyesight correction knob p 9 1 POWER button and STANDBY wi indicator p 10 p 11 WHITE BALANCE button p 10 p 18 1r 11 Indication lamps p 22 r 1 FOCUS switch p 12 p 14 t JCt PUSH AUTO focus button p 15 Power zoom button p 21 BATTERY knob p 6 3 __ Eyecupcover ...

Page 4: ...6 V jack 4 For connection of an ac power adaptor or car battery cord The internal battery power is automatically disconnected Lens hood Usually attached to the Betamovie Re move when shooting close ups or using an optional filter Focus ring Turn the ring to focus while looking through the viewfinder Zoom lever Use the zoom lever to turn the zoom ring manually between W wide angle and T telephoto p...

Page 5: ...cally be kept in focus Set to the MANUAL posi tion to focus manually with the focus ring fl PUSH AUTO focus button During manual focus operation push this button to convert the camera to autofocus operation The camera returns to manual focus when the button is released Power zoom button Press for smooth power zooming between the W wide angle and T telephoto posi tions BATTERY knob OPEN CLOSE To op...

Page 6: ...he BATTERY knob to OPEN and open the lid 3 Insert a battery close the lid and turn the knob to CLOSE 6 To remove the battery pack Hold the unit with the hand grip pointing up to open the battery compartment Do not point the grip downward when turning the BATTERY knob as the battery can easily fal I out For information on battery charging and handling see page 16 ...

Page 7: ...Recording from the beginning of the tape Run Betamovie for about 25 seconds at the beginning of a cassette before recording to avoid missing the starting point during playback on a video cassette recorder Using partially recorded tapes Wind the tape to the point from which playback on a VCR or further recording is to begin When recording is resumed from the end of a previously recorded portion the...

Page 8: ...p the viewfinder down to the operating position 3 With Betamovie comfortably on shoulder place eye or glasses securely against the eye cup Eye cup 8 Placing the Betamovie on your shoulder provides stable recording for most situa tions For additional stability a tripod or monopod can be attached to the tripod receptacle located on the underside of the unit Monopods are convenient and easy to transp...

Page 9: ... the eyesight correction knob so that the subject is in best focus For quick future reference and adjustment memorize the setting of the eyesight correc tion knob Adjusting the setting when using the Betamovie for the first time or after someone elese has used the camera For easy adjustment use a calendar or other subject with numbers when making settings indoors or a letter on billboard or other ...

Page 10: ...ton again The STAND BY indicator will light To resume recording press the REC START STOP button once more For consecutive recording on a cassette do not remove it from the camera For details on consecutive recording refer to page 15 The lamps inside the viewfinder Four lamps at the corner light up at first when the POWER or REC START STOP button is pressed The lamps blink or light steadily to indi...

Page 11: ...mains in the standby mode for about 3 minutes Recording will resume when the REC START STOP but ton is pressed again during the standby mode After 3 minutes The STANDBY indicator will turn off I Press the POWER button The STAND BY indicator wi ll light Press the REC START STOP button Record ing will start in about 3 seconds Press the REC START STOP buttoi i Recording will start immediately It take...

Page 12: ...s with good contrast and to set the subject in easily focused scenes Almost all well lighted situations in doors or out will produce best results with this autofocus system 12 Difficult autofocus condi tions Autofocus may not operate properly under the conditions outlined below For best results in these conditions set the FOCUS switch to the MANUAL position and focus manually with the focus ring I...

Page 13: ...cus should be set manual ly Uftml Do not touch the focus ring as it rotates while pressing the EJECT button or operating the unit in the AUTO mode or while operating the unit in the autofocus mode Continued operation of the unit in the autofocus mode with the L lamp on can result in improper focus In the AUTO position the autofocus func tion will operate and the lens will automatically focus even ...

Page 14: ...se the focusing field is wider in wide angle than in telephoto making it harder to achieve sharp focus 14 How to ensure proper focus ing To achieve properly focused recordings Adjust focus sharply on the subject use vertical lines for reference if possible A well lighted subject provided sharper focus When shooting a scene with lots of move ment outdoors the subject can be kept in good focus regar...

Page 15: ... a 10 second gap when the tape is inserted and recorded on again Therefore the last scene should be extended for a few seconds to allow a margin for overlapping the next scene when recording is resumed When the cassette is re moved before being fully recorded When reloaded the tape wil l automatical ly be advanced by about 10 seconds which can cause gaps to be inserted in the tape It is possible t...

Page 16: ...s used in a cold place the operating time is shortened Keep batteries as warm as possible to avoid power drainage The battery power is being used even in the standby mode For outdoor shooting you should carry extra battery packs to provide 2 or 3 times of the recording time you an ticipate When to replace a battery pack When the battery is being exhausted the TAPE BATT lamp or the T lamp in the vi...

Page 17: ...reak off the safety tab using a screwdriver or similar object With the safety tab removed the unit will not operate when the POWER button is pressed This ensures protection of impor tant tapes To re record on a cassette which has had its safety tab removed_ Cover the hole with a piece of plastic tape Notes on video cassette storage Unevenly wound tape can be damaged in storage To prevent this make...

Page 18: ...ue is more likely to produce less than satisfactory results until you become profi cient Fron lighting usually provides better results unless you re trying to create special effects 18 POINT 2 White Balance Because Betamovie uses an optical viewfinder the image you see in it is usually the same color as that of the subject This is not always the case with the image being recorded however because o...

Page 19: ...ed off If the power is off for more than 30 minutes or if the FILTER selector position is changed the white blance adjustment will be lost and the W lamp will light when the power is turned on Set the white balance adjustment again as outlined above W lamp stays on after the WHITE BALANCE button is pushed Adjustment cannot be made because of in sufficient light the L lamp wil l also light Adjustme...

Page 20: ...nditions outdoors using one of the optional external microphones ECM K100 or ECM 2300 and ex ternal microphone shoe SAD 100 are recom mended you to achieve superior results The built in mic is automatically disconnected when an external microphone is plugged into the MIC jack For isolating sounds in the direction the Betamovie is aimed uni directional mic built in For recording a narrower field su...

Page 21: ...1 hoo and turn in a counte clockwise directipn During normal shooting the closest the Betamovie can get to the subject and stay in focus is about 1 m Use of the macro function however allows the Betamovie to approach the subject almost to the lens so that even tiny objects can literally fill the screen for dramatic close up effects This allows you to discover aspects of the subject that would othe...

Page 22: ...conds and then will turn off When to use The Betamovie can be used again if the light does not come on when a cassette is inserted If the cassette pops out when inserted leave the unit for another while since the moisture has not yet evaporated 22 The DEW lamp does not light Moisture on the lens If the image you see in the viewfinder is blur red because of moisture normal operation will not be pos...

Page 23: ... Locations near heat sources Saticon is a registered trademark Avoid burning the pickup tube fa strong bright light enters the pickup tube 1t may cause severe damage to the tube and the autofocus sensor For protection attach the white lens cap when it is not in use Never point the camera directly into the sun or bright lights Avoid continuous shooting of lamps or of a subject in a strong light Avo...

Page 24: ...o keep sand and salt water from entering the body Sand and salt water can damage internal mechanisms beyond repair 24 Handling precautions Do not disassemble Some sections of the Betamovie contain high voltages which can be dangerous if touched Never disassemble to expose internal parts Prevent intrusion of foreign objects Do not allow any solid object or liquid to fall into the camera body as mal...

Page 25: ... the head has been cleaned it is possible that the head is worn In this case the video head will have to be replaced Cleaning the lens If the lens surface becomes dusty or dirty pic ture quality will not only suffer but the auto focusing system may also work improperly resulting in out of focus scenes Periodic inspection Because the image is recorded from the Betamovie onto magnetic tape high prec...

Page 26: ...operation you can polish your skills in camerawork equipment use scene compostion sound effects You ll actually be able to see the improvement as you progress For more information on video recording from beginning to expert levels it is advisable to refer to some of the many commercially available books on the subject In this section we d like to introduce some basic techniques to help bring more ...

Page 27: ...re the unit does not move Relax your shoulders Put your right elbow firm ly against your side to help stabilize the Betamovie If you are going to move the unit while recording keep both eyes open as much as possible Stand firmly with your feet comfortably apart Leaning against something firm such as a wall or tree will also provide extra stability Use a tripod or monopod if possible If you have a ...

Page 28: ...ll of the scenery in a single continuous shot For professional looking pans 1 First stand so that you face in the direction where the pan will end 2 Without moving your feet rotate your upper body so that your Betamovie faces the direc tion where the scene will begin 3 Start shooting Rotate your body slowly to the point where the pan will stop Face the end of the pan Start Stop Slowly The best pan...

Page 29: ... Zooming changing the size of the subject To draw attention to something specific zoom in To emphasize the final part of the scene tilt down Because telephoto shots make camera shake more noticeable the Betamovie should be as stable as possible To end the shot by making the circumstances surrounding the scene understood zoom out 29 ...

Page 30: ...st and above Knee shot Knees and above lo I 30 When shooting a pro file leave the space in front of the face to create a sight line Waist shot Upper hips and above Full shot Entire body Scene length not too long not too short While there s no hard and fast rule it is generally advisable to make each scene 6 7 seconds in length for easier viewing A succession of short scenes can tire the viewer whi...

Page 31: ...dably enhanced To eliminate shadows another light should be added With two lights Locate one light above and to one side of the subject and the second to the side of the subject in such a position that the shadows are illuminated If contrast is too strong when lights are used point a light at the ceiling or reflect it off a white paper to add soft fill in light Precautions for using lights Do not ...

Page 32: ...sible This will allow you to complete actual recording with a minimum of bother Frame out indi cates spot where the scene wi 11 change 30 sec Cut out Panning Mom s voice Introducing the stadium atmosphere etc highlight the season can often be effec tive Making titles Camerawork If possible draw simple outline sket ches in a TV frame 2min 10 sec Show the p layer s e1 p ress1ons Show the ex citement...

Page 33: ...rd ed To make these scenes recorded naturally an ND fi lter is required Refer to the chart Three types are available ND2 ND4 ND8 which reduce the exposure level to 1 2 1 4 and 1 8 respectively Select filters to match the lens diameter of 52 mm Color temperature how it effects white balance adjustment If the temperature of an object continues to increase it will eventually begin giving off light At...

Page 34: ...try to coun try and even from region to region you will have to prepare a power plug adaptor which matches the wall outlet to be used Consult the embassies or consulates of the countries you are planning to visit or a travel agency for detailed information Also some European countries have power sources well above 200V so be careful to select a reliable power plug adaptor 34 Power plug adaptor ref...

Page 35: ...ination range 35 lux 35 lux to 100 000 lux 3 3 to 9294 footcandles automatic sensitivity and iris Inputs and outputs DC IN 9 6 V jack EARPHONE jack REMOTE jack MIC jack 9 6 V de Minijack 26 dBs 8 ohm impedance Minijack Minijack 65 dBs Low impedance General Power requirements 9 6 V de Power consumption 9 5W Operating temperature 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F Dimensions Approx 126 x 221 x 359 mm w h d 5...

Page 36: ...N or C The unit has not been used for a Run the tape for a while and the lamp in the viewfinder is long period of time lamp may go out lit While the cassette is being in If the lamp continues to light for serted or ejected more than 5 minutes contact the nearest Sony dealer or local Sony service facility The white balance cannot Light is insufficient Add lighting be adjusted The W The L lamp in th...

Page 37: ...ctions are working properly test recording The shoulder strap is attached Quick check card Carry it with your Betamovie for quick convenient reference Tripod Required for scenes in which unit stability is impor tant Tripod mount screw must match Betamovie receptacle mount AC power adaptor Can be used where AC power source outlet is AC M110 available Use to charge batteries Cl Can be connected to B...

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