Sony Handycam CCD-F302 User manual

Video Camera Recorder[:]
CCD-F302
Operating Instructions
Beforeoperatingtheunit,pleasereadthismanualthoroughly
andretainitfor future reference.
Video8 Handgcam
© 1991 by Sony Corporation

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-F302 Serial No.
wARNINGi
WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard,
do not expose the unit to rain or
moisture.
This symbol is intended to
alert the user to the presence
of uninsulated "dangerous
voltage" within the product's
enclosure that may be of
sufficient 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
accompanying the appliance.
INFORMATION FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN
THE U.S.A.
This equipment generates and uses radio
frequency energy and if notinstalled 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 limitsfor a Class Bcomputing 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. Ifthis 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 intoa 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.
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Introduction........................................................ 4
Identifying the parts .......................................... 5
Preparing your camcorder .............................. 11
Connecting the power sources ........................ 12
Setting the date and time ................................ 18
Inserting tapes ................................................ 20
Adjusting the viewfinder lens .......................... 21
Recording a picture using automatic
adjustments ........................................................ 22
To record the date and time ............................ 24
Playing back the picture instantly .................... 27
Recording a picture using manual
adjustments
Selecting the automatic/manual adjustment .... 28
Manual focusing .............................................. 29
Adjusting the white balance ............................ 31
Setting shutter speed ...................................... 33
Shooting with backlighting .............................. 34
Zooming .......................................................... 35
Close-ups (Auto-focusing in macro) ................ 36
Fade-in and fade-out ...................................... 38
Recording the age of your child ...................... 39
Connections for playback ................................ 43
Playing back a tape ........................................ 45
Editing onto another VCR ................................ 48
Recording from another VCR or a TV ............ 49
Insert recording .............................................. 50
Using the tape counter .................................... 51
Hints for better shooting .................................. 52
Notes and precautions .................................... 54
Using your camcorder abroad .......................... 56
Specifications .................................................. 57
Trouble check .................................................. 58
Indications inside the viewfinder ........ back cover
List of beeps ...................................... back cover
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The first section of the manual explains the
preliminary steps necessary to prepare for
shooting and playing back.
Other sections include shooting procedures that
show how to use the features and functions of
your camcorder. If you are a beginner, start with
"Recording a picture using automatic
adjustments". If you are very familiar with
camcorders, try to shoot your picture with manual
adjustments as well as automatic adjustment.
If you want to record right away, see pages 11,
22, and 28.
The manual also includes how to play back a
picture on a TV, how to edit your original 8mm
tape onto another video tape, and how to record
a picture from another video tape or TV.
If you have any problems during operation, see
the "Trouble check" section.
Use the information below to help you follow the
instructions in this manual.
• Controls and settings on the camcorder are
shown in capital letters:
ex. Set POWER to CAMERA.
•The letter in an illustration corresponds to the
letter in the text:
ex. (A-l) or (B)
•The step number in an illustrationcorresponds
tothe step number in the text.
•Notes and cautions are enclosed with lines:
ex. Noteon battery life
Batterywillnotlastas longincoldplaces.
The camcorder is packed together with the
following accessories. Check to see that
everything is contained in the package.
• Remote Commander RMT-506 (1)
•Size AA (R6) battery for Remote
Commander (2)
•Battery pack NP-66H (1)
•AC power adaptor AC-V60N60A (1)
•Lithium battery CR2025 (1)
•RFU adaptor RFU-90UC (1)
•Lens cap (1)*
•Shoulder strap (1)
*Attached to thecamcorder
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(A-l) For details on the use of each part, refer to the
pages indicated in the circle.
(A-l)
I-_ Eyecup
r-_ viewfinder lens adjustment ring •
%Viewfinder (back cover)
The picture being recorded or played back
can be monitored in black and white here.
Also, indicators which shows caution and
function mode appear here,
I-_ Power zoom button
_-I Accessory shoe
Attach a video light, external microphone,
etc. (not supplied).
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%
Zoom lever
DATA SCREEN button
BEEP switch Q O
Normally set to "ON" to activate the
recording start/stop and warning beep.
To deactivate the beep, set the switch to
"OFF".
[_] EDIT switch _)
[] POWER switch
CAMERA: for camera recording
VTR: for playing back or editing tapes
OFF: power off
%Tape transport buttons _
>/11 I_FRAME (forward direction/frame-by-
frame in forward direction)
ID-SLOW
[] (stop)
REW (rewind)
_(playback)
FF (fast forward)
II PAUSE
I-_ •REC switch _)
[_ DATE (+) and TIME (NEXT) buttons O
[_ AGE/EVENT button _)
[-_ ZERO MEM (zero memory) button _) •
I-_ COUNTER RESET button _) _) 5

(A-2)
(
(A-2)
[] EDITSEARCH (and _recording review)
button •
{_] FADER button •
r_ MACRO AF (Auto-focusing in macro)
button •
Press to record close-ups with automatic
focusing.
[20] Lens hood (Focus ring) •
[_] SHUTTER SPEED button
r_l WriT BAL (white balance) button •
I_ BACK LIGHT button
r_ PUSH AUTO button •
[_ FOCUS button •
[_ BATT (battery eject) knob
r_ EJECT (cassette eject) knob
[] Tripod receptacle (bottom)
AUTO LOCK cover
To adjust the control such as focus, white
balance, back light, or shutter speed
manually, slide open this cover so that the
buttons inside can be seen.
r_ Lithium battery compartment (bottom)
(A-3)
Note on attaching a tripod (A-3)
When attaching a tripod other than Sony's, make sure
that the length of the camera mounting screw is less
than 6.5 mm (9/32 inches). Otherwise, the screw may
damage the inner parts of the camcorder.
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(A-4) (A-4)
[_] START/STOP button •
Press to start and stop camera recording.
I_ STANDBY switch •
Slide up to set the camcorder to the
recording standby mode.
@
[]
@
PUSH/SLIDE button (for adjusting the
viewfinder)
Slide the viewfinder to a suitable position.
IN/OUT (video and audio input/output)
selector •
Select the function of the VIDEO.AUDIO IN/
OUT jacks, input or output.
Camera recording/battery lamp
Lights up during recording and blinks when
the battery becomes weak.
@Battery mounting surface •
I-_ Hooks for shoulder strap
@[] REMOTE COMMANDER ON/OFF switch
O
Set to "ON" when using the supplied wireless
Remote Commander. When you do not use
the Commander, set to "OFF" to keep the
unit from being operated incorrectly by
another Commander etc.
@VIDEO-AUDIO IN/OUT (input/output) jacks
(phono jacks) _)
I-_ RFU DC OUT (RFU adaptor DC output)
jack (special minijack) •
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(A-5) (A-5)
I-_ O(earphone) jack (minijack) •
[] REMOTE control connector (stereo
mini-mini jack)
Connect a wired remote control unitor a
editing controller, etc. here.
_-_ Remote sensor O
@
@
@
@
Built-in microphone (monaural)
Camera recording/battery lamp •
Lights up during recording and blinks when
the battery becomes weak.
REC START/STOP button (for
low-position shooting) •
Use this button for easier low-position
recording.
BUILT-IN MIC (microphone) switch •
Set to "WIND" when recording in a strong
wind.
@Grip strap
@Lens cap •
About _(LANC)
stands for Local Application Control Bus System.
The @connector is used for controlling the tape
":ransportof video equipment and peripherals connected
:o it.This connector has the same function as the
:onnectors indicated as CONTROL L or REMOTE.
(A-6)
To remove dust from inside the viewfinder (A-6)
Detach the eyecup as illustrated and clean the surface
of the screen with a blower.
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(A-7)
You can play back a tape from a distance. The
buttons on the Commander with the same name
or mark as those on the camcorder have the
same function.
When you use the Commander
Be sure to set the REMOTE COMMANDER ON/
OFF switch on the camcorder to "ON", and then
start operation of the camcorder, with the
Commander pointing towards the remote sensor.
(See page 10)
(A-7)
[] _ REW (rewind) button O, •
[] II PAUSE button 0, •
[_] DATA SCREEN button •
I-_ FF _(fast forward) button 0, •
[-_ D PLAY button •
_-] • STOP button O
[_ I=- SLOW button •
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(A-8) Inserting batteries
(A-e)
Insert two size AA (R6) batteries with polarity
positioned correctly.
(A-9)
il ! !
Remotely controllable area
(A-S)
Point the Commander towards the remote sensor
(a).
Note on batteries
With normal operation, batteries will last for about six
months. However, if the commander will not be used for
a long period, remove the batteries to avoid possible
damage from battery leakage.
Notes on the Remote Commander
•Keep the remote sensor away from the strong light
source such as direct sunlight or illumination. Remote
control with the Commander may notbe effective.
•Be sure that there is no obstacle between the remote
sensor and Commander.
• The command mode of the Commander isVTR2.
Avoid to use the Sony VCRs with the same command
mode at the same time.
Be sure to set the REMOTE COMMANDER ON/OFF
switch on the camcorder to "OFF" when you connect
the receiver of a remote control kit (not supplied) to
the REMOTE Ucontrol connector.
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