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Summary of Contents for Handycam CCD-380

Page 1: ...e 4 hours P6 120 Fastforward rewind time Approx 6 min 30 sec P6 120 Image devide CCD Charge Coupled Device ili i LlalCFIOFILMJ For MECHANISM ADJUSTMENTS refer to the 8 mm Video MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENT MANUAL IV 9 973 199 11 SPECIFICATIONS Viewfinder Electronic viewfinder CCD TR23 I R380 Black andwhite CCD TR33 I R460 Color Lens 12 x Combined power zoom lens Filter diameter 1 _inches 37 mm FFL autofo...

Page 2: ...olor system of your country Television programs films video tapes and other materials may be copyrighted Unauthorized recordingof such materials may be contraryto the provision of thecopyrightlaws Do no let sand got into the camcorder When you use the camcorder on a sandy beach or dusty place protect it from the sand or dust Sand Or dust may cause the unit to maffunction and sometimes the malfunct...

Page 3: ... NP 80 NP 77H NP 66H NP 60D NP C65 NP 80D NP 68 Typicalrecordin 8 time 30 85 80 60 40 45 Continuous recording time _ 60 165 155 115 80 90 Approximate minutes when recording while you repeat recording start stop zooming and turning the power on off The actual battery life may be shorter Approximate continuous recording time indoors Importantl Use the battery completely before re chargingl Before yo...

Page 4: ...en it 2 Press EJECT The cassette compartment automatica ly lifts up and opens 3 Insert a cassette not supplied with the window facing out 4 Press the PUSH mark on the cassette compartment to close it The cassette compartment automatically goes down S Close the id until it locks 2 EJECT 3 4 To Eject the Cassette Press ELECT To Prevent Accidental Erasure Slide the tab on the cassette to expose the r...

Page 5: ...ording AUTO DATE feature This feature works only once a day Before you record one time events you may want to make a trial recording to make sure that you are using the camcorder correctly 1 While pressing the small green button on the POWER switch slide it to CAMERA 2 Turn STANDBY up 3 Press START STOP The camcorder starts recording and the REC indicator apperars in the viewfinder To Stop Recordi...

Page 6: ...when you reset the date and time you eject and insert the tape again you stop recording within 10 seconds you set AUTO DATE to OFF once and set to ON in the menu system Once the AUTO DATE feature turns off the date display 10 seconds after the start of recording the date and time are displayed as follows if the date display setting has been made the date is displayed if the time display setting ha...

Page 7: ...iewfnder Note on the color vlewflnder for CCD I R33 only You may find it difficult to use the color viewfinder as the sports finder for recording in light location Cautions on the viewfinder Do not pick up the camcorder by the viewfinder d Do not place the camcorder so as to point the viewfinder toward the sun The inside of the viewfnder may be deformed Be careful in placing the camcorder under su...

Page 8: ...To connect a T1 or a VCR without Video Audio input jacks Use the RFU 95UC RFU adaptor notsupplied You can monitor the playback pictureinthe viewfinder You can also monitor on the TV screen after connectingthe camcorder to theTV VCR You can control playback using thesupplied Remote Commander p 43 1 While pressingthesmall green button on the POWER switch slide it to PLAYER 2 Insert the recorded tape...

Page 9: ... of the following power sources for your camcorder battery pack P 6 house current and 12 24 V car battery Choose the appropriate power source depending on where you want to use your camcorder Place Possmr sources ndtyors House current Outdoor Battery pack n the car 12 V or 24 V car battery Aa_esso_ to be used AC power adaptor AC V25A V25B V25C supplied AC S10 AC V55 Battery pack NP 55 supplied NP ...

Page 10: ...ast Coast Standard Time at the factory REC 0 07 12 JUL 4 1995 REC 0 07 1S 5 30 00 PM To Stop Recording with the Date or Time Press DATE or T1ME again Recording continues When you shoot a subject with the light source behind the subject or a subject with a light background use the BACK LIGHT Press BACK LIGHT The ra indicator appears inside the viewfinder J a 4 bl BACK LIGHT I_ I a Subject is too da...

Page 11: ... _ You can fade in or fade out to giveyour recordinga professional appearance When fadingin the picturewillgraduallyappear from black or mosaic The sound will alsogradually increase When fading out the picture will gradually fadeto blackor mosaic The sound will alsodecrease When Fading in a 1 During thecamconJer is in Standby mode press FADER The fade indicator starts flashing 2 PressSTART STOP to...

Page 12: ...ems are retained even when the battery is removed as long as the lithium battery is in place I _l_ng _ _i _ing of Eadt Item Common Items in CAMERA and PLAYER Modes COMMANDER ON OFF Select ON when using the supplied Remote Commander for the camcorder Select OFF when not using the Remote Commander for the camcorder Items in CAMERA mode AUTO DATE ONIOFF Select ON to recon l the date of recording auto...

Page 13: ...op Editing Press STOP on the camcorder and VCR When you finish editing reset EDIT mode to OFF p 25 Use of the EDITSEARCH button To play back a tape in the forward or rever _ direction keep prL_ssing EDITSEARCH during playback pause Yuu can play back still picture_ succor sively at spt_cific intervals by pressing EDITSEARCH intermittently Note on DISPLAY function If you have displayed the viewfinde...

Page 14: ... LP mode the LP indicator lights up in the viewfinder This camcorder cannot record tape in LP mode Foreign 8 mm video You cannot play software recorded on a different IV color system Because the IV color systems differ from country to country you may not be able to play back foreign pre recorded software Refer to page 35 to check the TV color system of foreign countries This section shows you how ...

Page 15: ...s rapidly just after turning on the camcordrer with a fully charged battery pack the battery pack should be replaced with a new fully charged one Charging Temperature You should charge batteries at temperatures from 50 F to 86 F from IO C to 30 C Lower temperatures require a longer charging time Sony Batteries are Recommended Use of non Sony batteriesmay damage your Handycam camcorder Notes on Cha...

Page 16: ...nd press a tape transport button you can use the camcorder again On the Lens No indicator will appear but the picture becomes dim Turn off the power and do not use the camcorder for about 1 hour How to Prevent Moisture Condensation When bringing the camcorder from a cold place to a warm place put the camcorder in a plastic bag and allow it to adapt to room conditions over a period of time 1 Be sur...

Page 17: ...ge a lithium ion type battery Attach the battery pack firmly Charge the battery pack on a fiat surface without vibration Others The model for USA or Canada One blade of the plug is wider than the other for the purpose of safety and will fit into the power outlet only one way If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet contact your dealer Unplug the unit from the wall mains outlet wh...

Page 18: ...t jack AUDIO jack p 16 m Jack cover Grip strap p 14 Tripod receptacle p 14 Attach a tripod not supplied here When attaching a non Sony tripod make sure that the length of the camera mounting screw is shorter than 9 32 inches 6 5 ram Otherwise the screw might damage the inner part of the camcorder Attaching the shoulder strap Attach the supplied shoulder strap to the hooks for the shoulder strap 11...

Page 19: ...al olr__ ration When the batteries become weak or daed the Remote Commander does not work Using the Remote Commender Make sure that the COMMANDER mode is set toON in themenu system p 25 Remote Control Direction Aim the Remote Commander to the remote sensor within the range as shown below Notes on the Remote Commander Keep the remote sensor away from strong light sources such as direct sunlight or ...

Page 20: ...ators flash in the viewfinder or a caution lamp on the camcurder flahses check the following _ol et_ c D on_ A W i 1 _ JUL4 _M6 Battery Remaining Slow flashing The battery is weak Fast flashing The battery is dead The tape is near the end The tape has run out No tape has been inserted The tab on the tape is out red p 9 Moisture condensation has occurred p 32 The video heads may be contaminated p 3...

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