Sony Handycam CCD-FX520 User manual

SONY
Video Camera Recorder
CCD-FX520
AC Power Adaptor
AC-V25
Operation Manual
Before operating the untt, please read this manual
thoroughly and retain it for future reference.
Owner's Record
The model and senal numbers are located on the bottom of
the camcorder and AC power adaptor. Record the serial
numbers m the space provided on the nght hand.
Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony
dealer regarding this product
Model No. CCD-FX520
Serial No.
Model No. AC-V25
Serial No.
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Video8 Handgcam
_, 1993 by Sony Corporatton

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To prevent fire or shock
hazard, do not expose the unit
to rain or moisture.
] his 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.
Notice for the customers in Canada
This apparatus complies with the Class B limits for
radio noise emissions set out in Radio Interference
Regulations.
Caution 1
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications
not expressly approved in this manual could void
your authority to operate this equipment.
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 radiofTV
technician for help.
About the AC-V25 AC Power Adaptor
For the customers in the U.S.A.
WARNING
This equipment generates and uses radio frequency
energy and if not installed 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 limits for a Class B
computing 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 (n 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
receiver
Move the equipment away from the receiver
Plug the equipment into a 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.
FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN USA AND
CANADA
CAUTION
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
USE THIS POLARIZED AC PLUG WITH AN
EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER
OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE
FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE
EXPOSURE.

Before You Begin
About This manual 4
Checking Supplied AccessoNes 5
Getting Started
Charging and Instalhng the Battery Pack 6
T_ps for Using the Battery Pack 8
Instalhng the Lithium Battery 10
Adjusting the Viewfinder Lens 11
BEEP Feature 11
Setting the Date and T_me 12
Stormg a Birth Date m Your Camcorder 13
Inserting a Cassette 15
Hmts for Better Shooting 16
Basic Operations
Camera Recording 17
Using the Zoom Feature 19
Recording the Date or T_me 19
Recording an Age 20
Checking the Recorded Picture in the V_ewl_nder 21
Connectqons for Playback 22
Connect=ng to a TV or VCR w_thout Vtdeo/Aud=o Input Jacks 22
Connecting to a TV or VCR w=th V_deo/Aud_o Input Jacks 22
Play=ng Back a Tape 23
Various Playback Modes 24
Preparing the Remote Commander 24
Advanced Operations
Usmg Alternative Power Sources 25
Focus=ng Manually 26
Using the PROGRAM AE Funcbon 28
Compensahng for Backl=ght_ng 30
Fade-_n and Fade-out 31
Using the Tape Counter 32
Insert a Scene m the M_ddle of a Recorded Tape 33
Ed=t=ng onto Another Tape 34
Recording from a TV or VCR 35
Additional Information
Maintenance Informat=on and Precaut=ons 37
Using Your Camcorder Abroad 41
Identifying the Parts 42
Specff=catlons 47
Trouble Check 48
Indicators In the V=ewfinder 50
Index (Back cover)
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Welcome to Video [] )
Congratulations on your purchase of th_s Sony Handycam Camcorder. W_th your Handycam, you can
capture hfe's precious moments w=th superior p_cture and sound quahty. Your Handycam is loaded wrth
advanced features, but at the same bme =tis very easy to use You will soon be producing home vtdeo that
you can enjoy for years to come
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Before You Begin
If you want to shoot as soon as possible, read tile chapters "Getting Started' and "Bastc Operations" first As
you read through th_s manual, buttons and settings on the camcorder are shown in capital letters
e g. Set the POWER sw_tch to CAMERA
Note on TV Color System
TV color systems ddfer from country to country.
To wew your record{ngs on aTV, you need an NTSC system based TV. When you want to use a PAL-M
system based TV, you w_llneed an NTSC/PAL-M transcoder (as this is an NTSC based camcorder) Please
check the hston page 41 to see the TV color system of your country
Note on the Supplied RFU Adaptor
Stnce each country has _ts own electricity and TV color system, you may not be able to use the RFU adaptor
when you use the camcorder abroad
Precaution on Copyright
Television programs, films, wdeo tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted Unauthorized recording of
such matenal may be contrary to the prowstons of the copynght laws.
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Check that the following accessories are supphed wtth your camcorder
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[] Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 24)
[] Size AA (R6) Batteries for Remote Commander (2) (p. 24)
[] Battery Pack NP-55 (1) (p. 6)
[] AC Power adaptor AC-V25 (1) (p. 6)
[] Lithium Battery CR2025 (1) (p, 10)
[] RFU Adaptor RFU-90UC (1) (p, 22)
[] Shoulder Strap (1) (p. 46)
[] Lens Cap (1) (attached to the camcorder) (p. 17)
[] Jack Cover (1) (attached to the camcorder)
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