Sony Handycam CCD-FX520 User manual

Index.
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A F,G,H S
AC power adaptor 0... 6.25 Fade-inifade-out oo 31 Shoulder strap 5. 46
Accessory shoe .,.......... yheeetals 44 FADER occ Skip-sean oo 24
Adjusting viewtinder ..... a 16 FF (fast foward} deccsga Siow . ad
AGE/EVENT button ...... 12 FOOUS oho de ales cssisiet Specitications ... a7
AUDIO .. i 1.22 High-speed shutter .................29 Sports finder ....... 16
AudiarVideo cable . vee 22 HOLD swith. Maved Sports mode .................. cee OB
Avtotocus .- Nivetieerete uaa, e STARTSTOP ooo... 17, 42
STANDBY .. 14
B IKE Still picture ... 24
=e = INGGOP acess voces 20 STOP .... 17.23
BACK LIGHT =0.0...00.0000000 28 e 10.14.33 Sunplied accessones .... 5
Battery a... ce 5,6, 10 wven4e
Battery IAMP 0.04... 45 oe Ae
Battery pack .......... agents okindoneae ld T U,V
BEER AN itis grates Lithium battery oo... 5. 10 TAPE:BATT CHECK 18
Tape counter . ssinecteedens 32
TIME (NEXT) 12, 13. (9
c — M,N,O,P — Tripod mounting . vicceeetttee 16, 44
CAMERA mode ....... aM Manual focus .,..2..0 26 Troubles .... 48
Camera recording lamp......... 46 (MATRO} oo eee 19 VTR mode .. Pere ee ae 23
Car battery operation Mi€ (PLUG IN POWER) ......... 43 VHE/UHF antenna . 22
Charging battery ........... OUT: IN . 22, 34, 35, 43 VIDEO ooo 22, 34
Cleaning video head .............. PAUSE button , fe 24 Video cassette tapes... 15, 18
Clock Set oo... cece ee creee 7 PLAY ses hesincciosetevetasvcrcreres pee x | Viewfinder indicators ...............50
CIOS@-UP -.---26 cee eerie: Playback on TY oo. 22
Connection .... yee Portrait mode ....... :
COUNTER RESEF ......., Power sources. ..... W.X.Y, X, Y, Z
Power zoom .... rte Warning... .2, 50
DE Bhecaen on cevetsveacdsinyeiesecs 28 Wireless Remote Commander e
— oo e—“‘éPUUGHH AAT 2 27 i heamievelomeced ween Od, 24,
DATA SCREEN 00000 46 ZERO MEM 32. 33. 36. 45
DATETIME .... : R ZOOM oe cece cette ree WY
Dew indicator . ag Ss
Earphone oe iis Rec review . von 21
EDIT switch .. REC (record\/PAUSE 17. 24
Editing ........... Remote Commander
EDITSEARCH .. 5, 23. 24, 34, 46
EJECT . REMOTE. control jack ... 42
Exposure .. . Zsevky REW rewind}
External microphone rack sacle, 43 AFY adaptor ..., _—
Eyecup .. Bia veer AG AFU DC OUT oo.
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SONY.
Video Camera Recorder EI
CCD-FX520
‘ AC Power Adaptor
AC-V25
Operation Manual
Before operating the unit, please read this manual
thoroughly and retain it for future reference.
Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom of
the camcorder and AC power adaptor. Recard the serial
Model No. CCD-FX520
numbers in the space provided on the right hand. Seriat No.
Refer to thase numbers whenever you call upon your Sony Model No. AC-V25
dealer regarding this product. Serial No
Video8 Handycam
& 1993 by Sony Corporation

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To prevent fire or shock
hazard, do not expose the unit
to rain or moisture.
Sm 3F Ee Pal Sender
Leet DPEN
CAUTION TO REDUCE THE AIGH, OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
GO NOT REMOVE COVER OA BACK:
NO USER SERVIC EARLE PEATS INSIDE
REFER SERVICING "© QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL
~ This symbol is intended ta alert
AN the user to the presence of
x \ uninsulated “dangerous
é 4 voltage” within the product's
enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude te
constitute a risk of electric
shock to persons.
This symbol is intended to alart
AN the user to the presence of
é \ important operating and
é_@ maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance,
| Notice for the customers in Canada |
This apparatus complies with the Class B limits for
fadio notse emissions set out in Radio Inierterenca =}
Regulations. |
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications
not expressly approved in this manual cauid void
your authority to operate this equipment.
! Note
This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of tha FCC Rules. These jimits
are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmfu! interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates. uses. and can radiate radia
frequency energy and, if not instalied and used in
accardance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interterence to radio communications. However, thera
ig NO guarantee that interference will not occur in a
partcular installation. If this equipment does cause
wnicn caf oe deter Tired OY turning the equpment ls
and on, the user IS ENCOUTaged to try to correct (he
terferance by aNe OF more ct the tallowing
Measures:
— Reorient or relocate the recaiving antenna.
— Increase the separaion between the equipment
and receiver,
—— Connect the equipment inte an outlet on a cifcull
different trom that io which ihe receiver is
connected.
— Consult the dealer or an experienced radio: TV
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 instalte¢ and used properly. that is.
IN Stnct accordance with the manufacturer's
instructions, may Cause interfergnce ta cadio 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 reasenabie protection
against Such interference in a residential installation.
However. there i$ no guarantee that interference wil
not occur in a particular installation. If this equpment
does cause interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off arid on. the user 15 encouraged to try
t© correct the interference by one or more of the
following Measures:
Reorient the recening anienna
Relocate the equipment with respect to the
receiver
Move the equipment away trom the receiver
Plug the equipment into a different outlet so that
equipment and receiver are on different branch
circurts.
lf necessary. the user should consult tha dealer or
an experienced radio/televisian technician for
additianal suggestions. The user may find the
following booklet prepared by the Federal
Communicatons Commission helptut:
"How ta Identify and Resolve Radio-TV
Interference Problems”.
This bookie is available from the U.S. Government
Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402. Stock Na.
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.
Table of Contents
Before You Begin
About This manual 4
Checlong Supplied Accessones 5
Getting Started
Charging and Installing the Battery Pack 6
Tips for Using the Battery Pack &
installing the Lithium Battery 13
Adjusting the Viewfinder Lens 11
BEEP Feature 11
Setung the Dae and Time 12
Storing a Birth Date in Your Camcorder 13
Inserting a Cassetie 15
mints tor Better Shoopng 16
Basic Operations
Camera Recording 17
Using the Zoom Feature 19
Recording the Date or Time 19
Recording an Age 20
Checking the Recorded Picture in the Viewlinder 21
Connectians for Playback 22
Connecting to a TY of VCR without Video Audio Input Jacks 22
Cannecting to a TY or VCR with Video/Audio Input Jacks 22
Playing Sack a Tape 23
Various Playback Modes 24
Preparing the Remote Commander 24
Advanced Operations
Using Alternative Power Sources 25
Focusing Manuaily 26
Using the PROGRAM AE Function 28
Compensating for Backlighting 30
Fade-in and Fade-out 31
Using the Tape Counter 32
insert a Scene in the Middle of a Recorded Tape 33
Editing onto Another Tape 34
Recarding tama TV ar VCR 35
Additional! Information
Maintenance Information and Precautians 37
Using Your Camcorder Abroad 41
Identifying the Parts 42
Specifications 47
Trouble Check 48
ndicators in the Viewfinder 56
ndex (Back cover)
Welcome to Video
you can enjoy for years io come.
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Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony Handycam’ Cameorder. With your Handycam, you cat
capture life's precious moments with superior picture and sound quality. Your Handycam is loaded with
atvanced features, but at the same time it is very easy to use. You will soon be producing home video that
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Checking Supplied Accessories
About This Manual
" you want 10 shoot as Soon as possitle. read the chapters “Getting Started” and “Basic Operations’ first. As
you read through this manual, buttons and settings on the camcorder are shown in Capital letters.
e.g. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA.
Note on T¥ Color System
TV color systems ditfer fram country to country.
To view your recordings on a TV. you need an NTSC system based TV. When you want to use a PAL-M
system based TV, you will naed an NTSC-PAL-M transcoder (as this is an NTSC based camcorder). Please
check the list on page 4+ to see the TV calor system of your country.
Note on the Suppiled RFU Adaptor
Since each country has its own electricity and TV color system. you may not be able to use the RFU adaptor
when you use tne camcorder abroad.
Precaution on Copyright
Television programs. films, video tapes. and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized fecording of
Such matenal may be contrary to the pravisions of the copyright laws.
Check that the follawing accessories are supplied with your camcorder.
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1] Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 24)
'2] Size AA {R6) Batteries tor Remote Commander (2) (p. 24)
3: Battery Pack NP-55 (1) (p. 6)
4] AC Power adaptor AC-¥25 (1) (p. 6)
‘5; Lithtum Battery CR2025 (1) (p. 10)
6 RFU Adaptor RFU-9GUC (1) (p. 22)
7 Shoulder Strap (1) (p. 46}
8) Lens Cap (1) (attached to the camcorder) (p. 17)
-3] Jack Cover (1) (attached to the camcorder)
After Taking the Camcorder out of the Box
Move the viewfinder barrel in the direction af the arrow.
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Getting Started
Charging and Installing the Battery Pack
Before using your camcorder. you need to charge and install the battery pack. The supplied battery pack is
not charged when you purchase the camcorder. Use the supplied AC power adaptor for charging.
Charging the Battery Pack
(1}Connect the power cord of the AC power adaptor Io 2 walt autlet. (2) Attach the flat side of the banery pack
te AC power adaptor with aligning the lines on the AC power adaptor and battery pack. While pressing the
lawer part of the battery pack. slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow until it clicks. (3) Set the VTA
(DC OUT\CHARGE selector to CHARGE. The POWER lamp and CHARGE lamp will lignt up. The charging
wi begin. When the battery 1s fully charged, the CHARGE lamp goes out. Set the VTR (DC OUT}'CHARGE
selector to OFF. The POWER lamp goes out. Then disconnect the power cord trom the wall outlet
Removing the Battery Pack trom the AC Power Adaptor
Slide the battery pack in the opposite direction of the arrow on the battery pack.
Charging time and battery life
NP-55
Type of battery pack (supplied)
Required charging times
Battery life**
Approxwnate minutes using AC-¥25
-- Approximate minutes, continuous recording when used indoor
important!
Use the battery completety betore charging!
Betore you charge the battery, make sure it has been used (discharged) completely to avoid capacity
down of the battery caused by excessive charging.
To use up the battery, remove the video cassette and simply slide the POWER switch of the camcorder ta
CAMERA with the battery attached. and leave the camcorder until the CX] indicator appears flashing and
a red lamp fiashes in the viewfinder.
Notes on the AC power adaptor
« The camcorder cannot be operated white charging the battery pack.
* The POWER lamp will remain iit for a while even if the battery pack is detacned and the power cord Is
disconnected alter charging the battery pack. This is normal. ‘
« |} the POWER lamp does not light, set the VTA(DC OUTVCHARGE selector to OFF and discannect the
power cord. In about one minute, reconnect the power cord and set the VTA(DC OUT}'CHARGE selector to
CHARGE again.
Instailing the Battery Pack
(1) Lift up the viewfinder barrel. (2) Make sure you hold the battery pack property. Align the right side of the
battery pack with the white line on the camcarder. While pressing the lower part of the battery pack. slide it to
the right until it clicks.
Detaching the Sattery Pack
1) Lift up the viewtinder barrel. (2) While pressing BATT in the direction of the arrow. slide out the battery
Pack to the left.
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Charging and installing the Battery Pack
How to Prepare the Rechargable Battery Pack
Have sufficient battery pack power to do 2 or 3 times as much recording than you have planned. [a]
"Battery life” indicated in this manual is Measured by the continuous recording tme of the camcorder, placed
al a room temperature using a full-charged battery.
Battery life is shorter in a cold climate. [b]
Battery efficiency is decreased and the battery wil! be used up more quickly.
Tur STANDBY of the camcorder down when not recording to save battery power. [c]
A smoaih transition between scenes can be made even if recording 1s stopped and started again
While positioning the subject or selecting an angle. or looking through the viewfinder Jens, the tens moves
automatically inside the camcorder and the battery 's used. The battery is also used when a tape 's »nsertec or
ayacted.
When the Rechargeable Battery Pack Should Be Replaced
When the C1] indicator and red lamp in the viewtinder change from slow blinking to rapid blinking
while you are recording. [d]
Turn otf the power switch of the camcorder and replace the battery pack. Leave the lape in the camcorder in
order to obtain a smooth transition between scenes after the battery pack is repiaced.
Notes on Charging
Before using the battery pack, charge it sufficiently. [e}
A brand new battery pack is not charged.
Make sure you use up the battery before recharging.
e it recording 1s completed before the (XZ indicator appears in the viewfinder, it 1s recommended that you
remove the tape. set the POWER switch to CAMERA. turn STANDBY up, and feave the camcorder until the
CX] indicator blinks rapidly.
e When you use the AC-S10 AC power adaptor. the DC-S10 car battery charger or BC-S10 portabie battery
charger. you can discharge the dattery with their discharging function.
» Repeated charging without using up the battery may cause lowering of battery capacity. However. the
origina’ battery capacity can be recovered if you fully discharge (use up} and charge the battery again.
Recharge the battery pack after long storage.
If the battery pack is charged fully but not used for a long time (about 1 year), it becomes discharged.
Charge it again but in this case the dattery duration will be shorter than normal. After several charging and
discharging cycles. the battery will recover its original capacity.
Keep the Terminals Clean [f]
It the terminals (metal parts on the back} are not clean, the battery duration will be shortened.
When the terminals aré not clean or when the battery pack has not been used for a long time, install and
remove the battery pack fram time to time. This will improve the cantact condition. Aliso, wipe the + and -
terminais with a soft cloth or paper.
Notes on the Rechargeable Battery Pack
Why the battery pack heats up? (g]
During charging or recording, the battery pack heats up. This means energy has been generated and
chemical change has occurred inside the battery pack. and this is not dangerous.
How to care tor the baitery pack
¢ Detach the battery pack from the camcorder atter using it. and keep it in a cool place. When the battery pack
1s on the camcorder. a small amount of current flows to the camcorder even when it is turned off. This
graduai discharge shortens battery life.
« The battery pack is always discharging even when it is not in use after charging. Thus. it is recommended
that you charge the battery right before using.
How to use the switch on the battery pack [hj
This switch is provided so that you can remember the charging status. Set the switch to the “no mark” position
when charging 1s completed. Sat the switch to the “red mark" positian when the Dattery is used up.
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How many times can the battery pack be recharged?
The battery pack can be fully charged and discharged about 500 limes under normal temperatures. If the XI
indicator flashes rapidly just after turning on the camcorder with a fully charged battery pack. \he battery pack
should be replaced with a new fully charged one.
Recommended temperatures during charging
The temperature range of charging is 5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F). However, to provide maximum dattery
efficiency, the recommended temperature range when charging is 10°C to 30°C (50°F to 86°F}.
Be sure to observe the followings:
¢ To prevent an accident caused by a short circuit, do not allow metal objects such as a necklace 1o
touch ihe battery terminals. Carry the battery pack attaching to the terminal cover.
« Keep the battery pack away from fire.
« Keep the battery pack dry.
« Do not open nor convert the battery pack.
« Do not expose the battery pack to any mechanical shock.
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installing the Lithium Battery
The positive side of the lithium battery is marked +. Negative side has no polarity sign.
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installing the Lithium Battery
To activate the clock and store birth dates in the camcorder's memory, you must first instal} a lithium Dattery.
Be sure to install the tithrum battery with the correct polanty. {1} Remove the lithium battery halder jocated
beiow the grp strap of the camcorder. (2) Install the supplied CR2025 lithium battery with the + side tacing
down. (3}Put the lithium battery holder into the camcorder,
Lithium Battery Life
The battery will last for approximately t year under normal canditions. When the lithium battery becomes
weak. the «& indicator wil flash in the viewfinder screen tor about 5 seconds when you turn STANOBY up
while the POWER switch is set to CAMERA. In this case. replace the battery with a Sony CR2025 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. input
data wel be cleared and you will have to store the data again.
Warning
Battery may explode if mistreated. Do not recharge. disassemble or dispose of in fire.
Caution
Keep the lithium battery out of the reach of children. Should the battery be swallowed, consult a doctor
immediately.
Adjusting the Viewfinder Lens
Batore you use the camcorder for the first time, or after someone else has used it, focus the viewtinder lens.
Make sure a power source 1s attached. (1) While pressing the smail green buttan on the POWER switch, slide
the POWER switch to CAMERA. (2) Turn STANDBY up. (3) Turn the viewfinder adjustment ring so that the
indicators in the viewfinder come into sharp tocus.
BEEP Feature
When you purchase the camcorder, BEEP is set to ON.
The camcorder wilt beep:
e Once when you start recording
» Twice when you stop recording
» Repeatedly when warning of unusual conditions (p. 50}
These beeps are not recorded on a tape. To deactivate the beep, detach the battery pack to reach the switch
(p. 7) and set BEEP to OFF.
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Setting the Date and Time
Before setting the clock, make sure a power Source and lithium battery are instalied and adjust the viewfinder
lans {p. 11). The indicators appear in the viewtinder screen. (1} While pressing the small green buttan on the
POWER switch, slide the POWER switch to CAMERA. (2) Turn STANDBY up. (3) Press DATE (+} and
TIME (NEXT} simultaneously for a few seconds until the year indicator flashes in the viewfinder. (4) Adjust the
flashing digtts tor the year, month, day, hour and minute by using DATE (+) and TIME(NEXT). The clock starts
tram “00” second after you press TIME (NEXT) following the adjustment of the minutes. If you aress
TIME (NEXT} again. the time indicator will disappear.
START‘STOP
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DATE(+) TIME(NEXT)
TIME(NEX
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To advance the digits the faster
Hold down DATE {+).
To correci the date and time setting
Repeat steps 3 to 4.
To check the preset date and time
Press DATE (+) to display the cate indicator in the viewfinder. Press TIME {NEXT} to display the time
indicator. When you press the same button again. the indicator goes out.
The year indicator changes as follows:
1993 — 1994---— 2020
—— an
Note on the time indicator
The internal clock of the camcorder operates on a 12-hour cycle.
12:00:00 AM stands tor midnight. 12:00:00 PM stands tor noon.
Storing a Birth Date in Your Camcorder
By presetting your child's birth date in your camcorder. you can record your child's age in years and months
on your tape. Once you enter the birth date of your chit, the camcorder's clock will automatically update the
age of your child. You can preset up to three birth dates or events in the camcorder's memory :1) to [3].
Before storing a bith date, make sure a power source and the Iithtum battery are installed, and the date
setting |S correct. The tallowing procedure stores “Aug. 3 1987" in memory '2i as an example. (1) While
pressing the small green button on the POWER switch, slide the POWER switch to CAMERA. (2) Turn
STANDBY up. (3) Press TIME (NEXT) and AGE‘EVENT simultaneously for a few seconds until the * /1]
BIRTHDAY.-- --1900" mdicator appears in the viewfinder. (4) Press DATE (+) to select 2;. (5) Press
TIME (NEXT). The "1900" indicator flashes. (6} Enter the birth date by adjusting the flashing indicators for the
year, month and day by using DATE (+} and TIME (NEXT).
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TIME(NEXT) AGE/EVENT |
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Note on the birth or event dates indicators
Each time you press DATE (+), the display in the viewfinder changes trom | 1° BIRTHDAY to 2; BIRTHDAY.
.3; EVENT and comes back to {1] BIRTHDAY.
DATE(+)
GQ BJATHDAY
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4 LBIATHOAY
DATE(+) : 990
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TAME(NEXT)
To advance the digits taster
Hold down DATE (+).
Erasing the Age Indicator in the Viewtinder
Press AGE/EVENT repeatedly until no indicator appears.
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Storing a Birth Date in Your Camcorder
It You Missed the Correct Number with DATE (+)
Keeo pressing DATE {+). The mdicater changes as follows:
Year: “1900" > "1901" - -- aad
L. -Current year minus 99
Month: “JAN”. > "FEB™ --- "DEC" 4.
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Day: 7°17 4 °2"---+ "31"
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To Correct and Change the Setting
Follow the procedures trom step 3 again.
To Preset the Year Before 1900
{1] After step 5 on page 13. keep pressing DATE (+) until the current year is displayed.
i2} Press DATE (+) again. The year goes back 99 years.
(3} Go to step 6 on page 13.
When in 2000
“eee me 19017 is displayed in step 3 an page 13. After that, it advances every year as “1902. 1903, ....”.
To Cancel the Stored Birth Date
{1) Press AGE‘EVENT and TIME (NEXT) simultaneously to make 1 BIRTHDAY appear in the viewtinder.
Press DATE {+} to selact a birth date to cancel.
(2) Press TIME (NEXT) twice. The month indicator flashes.
(3} Press DATE (+) repeatedly until *--- --’ appears.
(4) Press TIME (NEXT}.
The selected birth date is canceled from the memory and :s not displayed when you press AGEYEVENT.
Inserting a Cassette
Make sure a power source ‘s attached. (1} While pressing the small biue bution on EJECT, slide EJECT
down, The cassette holder automatically moves up and opans. (2) Insert a cassette (not supplied) with the
window lacing out. (3) Press the PUSH mark on the cassette holder until it clicks to close it. The cassette
holder will aulomatically slide down.
Ejecting the Cassette
While pressing the blue button on EJECT, slide EJECT down.
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Hints for Better Shooting
Far hand-held shots, you will get better result hoiding the camcorder according to the following suggestions:
[b]
« Hold the camcorder firmly and secure tt with the grip strap so that you can easily manipulate the contrals
with your thumb. [aj
* Piace your right elbow against your side.
» Place your left hand under the camcorder to suppor tt.
« Place the wewfinder eyecup lirmly against your eye.
e Use the viewfinder trame as a guide to determine the hortzontai plane.
* You can also record in a law position to get an interesting recording angie. Turn the viewfinder up for
recording from a low position (it can be turned up to 180 degrees.) (b]
Ptace the camcorder on a fiat surface or use a tripod
Try placing the camcorder on a table or any other flat Surface of suitabie height. if you have a tripod tor a still
camera, you Can also use «f with the camcorder(p.44). Make sure the tripod screw is shorter than 6.5 mm (9
32 in}.
Using the Viewfinder as a Sports Finder
What is a Sports Finder?
It is a function that enables you to monitor the picture while your eyes are at a distance from the eyecup. It is
convenient when moving around to sheot scenes.
Setting the Viewtinder to the Sports Finder Position [c]
Turn the viewfinder adjustment ring clackwise completely.
Returning to the Normal Viewfinder Position
Turn the adjustment ring counterclockwise until indicators that appear in the viewfinder come tnto sharp focus.
When Storing Your Camcorder {d]
Turn the viewsinder barrel to the front.
Camera Recording
Make Sure a power source is attached and a cassette is mserted. Before you record one-time avents. you may
want to make a trial recording 1a make sure you are using the camcorder correctly. {1} By pressing the
releases on the lens cap, remove the lens cap and attach it to the grip beit. (2) While pressing the smail green
button on the POWER switch. slide the POWER switch to CAMERA. (3) Set PROGRAM AE to the green
pasition. {4} Set FOCUS to AUTO. {5} Turn STANDBY up. (6) Press START‘STOP ired button}. The
camcorder slarts recording and the "REC" indicator will appear in the viewfinder. The camera recording: battery
lamp on the viewtinder barrel will also light.
START:STOP
START‘STOP
To Stop Recording Momentarily
Press START/STOP again. The “STBY" indicator appears in the viewfinder (Standby mode).
To Finish Recording
Turn STANDBY down and slide the POWER switch to OFF. Eject the cassette (p. 15). To protect the lens.
attach the lens cap to the lens by pressing the releases on the cap.
Nate on Standby mode
if you leave the camcorder for more than 5 minutes with a cassette inserted in Standby mode. the camcorder
goes off automatically. This 1s ta prevent the battery from being expended unnecessanily and is to protect the
tape from wearing aut. To resume Standby mode. turn STANDBY down once and up again, Ta start recording,
press START-‘STOP.
Note on recording
When you record from the beginning of the tape. run the tape for about 15 seconds before actual recording.
This ts ta prevent the camcorder from missing any start-up scenes wnen you play back the cassette.
Yau can record in SP (standard play) mode only.
Note on the tape counter (p. 32)
The tape counter indicates the elapsed recording or playback time. Use it as a guide Thera might be a
discrepancy of several seconds from the actual time. To set the counter to era. press COUNTER RESET
under the viewfinder barrel.
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To Check the Tape Remaining [a] or the Battery Capacity Remaining fb :
Press TAPE/BATT while recording, or in Stanby or VTR mode. The samme indicator or above in the Using the Zoom Fenture:
viewfinder. “S" means Start. "E" means End. The black bar indicates the tape remaining. While the st----- ®
indicator appears the tape remaining is being caluculted. The (4 indicator appears below in the viewfinder.
Black indicates battery capacity.
Zoaming is a recording technique that enables you to change the size af the subject in the scene. You can
also use the zoom to focus manually or to decide on a shaating angie before you start recording. For more
protessional-looking recordings, use the zoom sparingly.
T side: tor telaphoto (subject appears closer)
[a) W side: for wide-angle {subject appears farther away)
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Notes on the tape remaining indicator
= The tape remaining indicator does not change while using EDITSEARCH. Ih or «ed.
« The tape remaining indicator wilt also appear when you press TAPE/BATT CHECK in playback mode. In the
playback mode, however, the indicator does not show the minutes remaining.
Zooming speed
Notes on the battery capacity remaining indicetor Press the power zaam button firmly for high speed Zooming. Press it softly for slow speed zooming.
* The battery capacity remaining indicator of the camcorder may indicate a different ramaining capacity from
that of the NP-77HD battery pack.
* Charge the battery pack when low-capacity is indicated. (p. 6} S/oaes YOU STlOaE & Suntec’ Geen a. Wepnon coon
if you cannot get a sharp focus while in extreme telephoto zoom, press the W side of the power zcom button
: until the focus is sharp. You can shoot a subject that is at least 1.2 m (about 47°“ inches) away from the lens
To Prevent Accidentai Erasure surface in the telephoto positian. ar 1 cm {about 1/2 inches) in the wide-angle position.
Slide the tab on the cassette to axpose the red mark.
Manual focusing in macro
You can also shoot with manual focus while doing close-ups. {p.26)
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Recording the Date or Time.
You can record the date or time displayed in the viewfinder with the scene while making a camera recording
(p. 17). Make sure the date is set (p. 12). Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. Turn STANDBY up. Press
DATE (+} or TIME (NEXT). The date or time indicator appears in the screen. You cannot record the date and
time at the same time. Except foe the date, time or age (p. 20) indicators. no indicators in the viewfinder are
recorded.
i
If you try to record with the rad mark exposed. the G4 and & indicators Hash in the viewfinder. and you '
carnot record on the tape. To re-racord on this tape. slide the tab back out to cover the red mark.
TIME(NEXT)
To Stop Recording the Date or Time
Press DATE (+) or TIME (NEXT) whichever the indicator is in the screen again. The camera recording does
nat stop if you cancel recording the date or time. 19

Camera Recarding
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You can record the age displayed in the viewfinder with the scene while making a camera recarding {p. 17}.
Make sure the date is set (p. 12, 13). Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. Turn STANDBY up. Press AGE’
EVENT to select the memory ‘1, 2:, or 3’. You can record the time elapsed since the date set. for example.
your child's birihday. Except for the age. dale or time (p. 19} indicators. no indicators are recorded.
AGEEVENT
Note on the age indicator
Each time you press AGE/EVENT. the indicator changes from (1_ “The first age” to 2] “The second age”,
‘The third age” and back to no indicator. No-preset item will be skipped. The :1), 2!, or (ai indicator goes or
atter one second.
To Stop Recording the Age
Press AGE/EVENT repeatedly until the age indicator goes out.
To Select or Change an Age in the Memory to Record While Recording
Press AGE/EVENT repeatedly until the indicator you want to record appears. Recording of the indicator you
select starts after!1_, 2° of 12: indicator goes out.
When the camcorder is connected to a TV
The age indicator appears on the TV screen atter the 1), .2! or (3] indicator goes out in the viewfinder screen.
It appears even it the data-screen function contrallad by the Remote Commander is off (p. 46}.
Using EDITSEARCH. you can review the last recorded scene and check the recorded prcture in the
viewtinder. (1) While pressing the smal green button on the POWER switch, slide the POWER switch to
CAMERA. (2) Turn STANDBY up. (3} Press the - © side of EDITSEARCH momentarily. You can view the
last few seconds of the recorded portion (Rec Review). Keep pressing EDITSEARCH. You can view the
recorded portion (Edit Search). To stop playback. release EDITSEARCH.
+ side: to view the playback picture forward
— side: to view the playback picture in reverse
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Note on using EOITSEARCH
When you use EDITSEARCH raising the viewfinder. hold the viewfinder with your thumb to prevent
movement.
Monitoring the Sound While Viewing the Playback Picture in the Viewfinder
Connect an earphone (not supplied} to the ® jack. Play back the tape in VTR mode (p. 23)
To Begin Re-recording
Press SFART/STOP. Re-recording begins from the point you released EDITSEARCH. Provided you do not
eject the tape, the transition between the last scene you recorded and the next scene you record wiil be
smootn. ‘
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Playing Back a Tape
Conneciions for Playback
~
You can use this camcorder as a VCA by connecting it to your TV for playback. There are two ways to
connect your camcorder.
« Connecting to a TV or VCR with video/audio input jacks
« Connecting to a TY or VCR without video/audio input jacks
We recommend you to use house current for indoor use of the camcorder (p. 25)
Connecting to a TV or VCR without Video/Audio Input Jacks
Connect the camcorder to the TV or VCR using the supplied RFU adaptor. Set IN/OUT to OUT (p. 43}. Set the
channel selector on the RFU adaptor and your TV channe! to VHF channel CH 3 or CH 4. whichever is not
active Mm your area.
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Connecting to a TV or VCR with Video/Audio input Jacks
Connect the camcorder to your TV or VCR by using the appropnate AV connecting cable (nat supplied).
If your TV or VCR is a monaural type. use the VMC-710M/720M AV connecting cable.
{f your TV or VCA is a stereo type. use the VMC-910MS/920MS AV connecting cable. Or using the VMC-
710M‘720M AV connecting cabie. connect its audio plug to the audio L jack of your TV or VCR.
Set (N/OUT on the camcorder to OUT {p. 43}. Set the TV/VCR selector to VCA on the TV. When connecting
the camcorder to a VCR, set the ingut selector on the VCR to LINE.
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VIDEO IN
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co. ‘Signal flow
You can monitor the playback picture in the wewtinder. You can aiso manitor it on a TY screen alter
connecting the camcorder to a TV/VCR (p. 22). You can use the Remote Commander to remotely operate the
camcorder (p. 24). I{ HOLD on the Remote Commander is set to the right, slide it in the opposite direction (p.
46).
{1} While pressing the small green button on the POWER switch. set the POWER switch to VTR. (2) Insert a
recorded cassette with the window facing out (p. 15). (3) Press =. Playback starts.
few ; ——— PLAY = SI FF
To stop playback, press —.
To rewind the tape. press <4.
To advance the tape rapidly. press >.
Note on the recording/playback modes
You can record a tape in SP (standard play) mode only. You can play back a tape in both SP and LP [long
play) modes.
The LP indicator appears in the viewfinder when you play back a tape recorded in LP mode. There is no
SPP indicator in SP playback mode.
See next page tor further info.
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Piaying Back a Tape
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To View a Still Picture sa (Plaitacs Pause)
Press Il during playback. To resume playback. press Hl or >.
To Locate a Scene (Picture Search}
Keep pressing «#4 or h& during playback. To resume normal playback. release the buttan.
To Monitor the High-speed Picture During Fast-forward or Rewind (Skip Scan}
Keep pressing “@@ while rewinding, or i while advancing the tape. To resume normal playback, press
To View the Picture in a Sequence of Stop-mation Images
Press EDITSEARCH repeatedly in piayback pause made. If you keep pressing EDITSEARCH, you can view
the playback picture forward (+} or in reverse (-).
To View the Picture at 1/5 Speed (Slow Playback) (Only With the Commander)
Press $= of the Remote Cammander (p.46) during playback. To resume normal playback. press >. When
slow playback lasts for about 1 minute. :t shifts to the normal playback speed automatically.
Netes on playback
: Streaks may appear and the sound may be muted depending on playback mode.
* When stil picture mode lasts for about 5 minutes. the camcorder automatically stops.
To dispiay the viewfinder screen indicators on a TV
Press DATA SCREEN on the Remote Cammander.
To erase the indicators, press DATA SCREEN again.
Preparing the Remote Commander
To use the supplied Remote Commander for playback and camera recording, do the followings: (1) Insert
supplied two size AA (AG) batteries with correct polarity. (2) Set M REMOTE COMMANDER on the battery
mounting surface of the camcorder to ON.
Notes on the Remote Commander
* Kaen the remote sensor away fram strang light such as direct sunlight or itlumination. Remote control with
the Remote Commander may not be effective.
» Command mode of the Remote Cammander is VTR2. Avaid using the Sony VCRs with the same command
mode at the same time.
Advanced Operations
Using Alternative Power Sources
You can choose any of the following power sources for your camcorder: Battery pack (P.6), house current,
and 12/24 V car battery.
The appropriate power source for you ta choose depends on where you want to use your camcorder.
[Pace | Powersource—_—+i
Battery pack NP-55 (supplied), NP-77H/?77HD, NP-77.
Battery pack NP-66H or NP-55H
AC power adaptor AC-V25 (supplied), AC-V30 or AC-St0
12 V of 24 V car battery
Note on power sources
Disconnecting the power source or removing the battery pack during recording or playback may damage the
inserted tape. If this happens. supply the power again immediately.
| Outdoors
- indoors
? in the car
Using House Current
Use the supplied AC-V25 AC Power Adaptor. (1) Align the right side of the AC power adaptor with the white
line on the camcorder. While pressing the lower part of the AC power adaptor. slide it to the right until it clicks.
(2} Cannect the power cord of the AC power adaptor to a wall outlet. (3} Set the VTR (DC OUT};CHARGE
selector on the AC power adaptor to VTR (DC OUT).
To detach the AC power adaptor
Detach it in the same way yau do it with the battery pack. (p. 7)
Notes on the AC power adaptor
¢ Setore attaching the AC pewer adaptor to the camcorder, detach the battery pack from the AC power
adaptar.
« The camcorder does not operate unless the VTR (OC OUT}CHAAGE selector is changed to VTR (DC
OUT).
« The POWER lamp will remain lit for a while even if the battery pack is detached and the pawer cord is
disconnected after charging the battery. This is normat.
+ If the power {amp does not light. set the VTR (DC CUTYCHARGE selector to OFF and disconnect the power
cord. In about one minute, reconnect the power cord and set the VTR (DC OUT}CHARGE selector ta VTR
(DC OUT) again.
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Using Aliernative Power Sources Focusing Manuatiy
When you want to use a Car battery as a power source for your camcorder. use the DCP-7? DC Pack {not When focusing manually. first focus in telephate before recording (p. 19}. and then resat the shot length. (1)
supplied). By attaching the DCP-77 DC Pack to your camcorder and connecting the power card of the DC Set FOCUS to MANUAL. The # indicator appears in the viewfinder. (2) Keep pressing the T side (telephoto)
Pack to the cigarette lighter Socket of a car (12 V or 24 V}. the car battery supplies power to your camcorder of the power zoom button until the zooming stops. (3} Turn the tocus ring to achieve sharp focus. (4) Set the
desired shat length using the power zoom button.
To detach the DC pack from the camcorder
Detach it the same way you do the battery pack. (P. 7}
AC-S10 AC Power Adaptor
Completely discharge a battery pack before recharging it to its full capacity.
BC-77, BC-St0 Portable Battery Charger
Charge a battery pack on 100 ~ 240 V AC. BC-S10 has a discharging tunction.
DBc-$10 Car Battery Charger
Charge a battery pack through the cigarette lighter socket. It has a discharging functian.
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Focusing Manually
When to Use Manual Fecue
Use manual focus under the tallowing conditions:
[a] (b) [c} {dj
' To Shoot with Autofocus Momentarily
When you want to switch to autofocus monetarily while recording in manual focus mode. push FOCUS down
to PUSH AUTO. Autofocus functions while FOCUS is held down. When itis released. manual focus mode will
be resumed.
To Return to Autofocus Mode
¢ Insufficient light [a] Mets ; ;
» Subjects with little contrast - walls, sky, atc. [b] Set FOCUS to AUTO. The ® indicator in the viewfinder disappears.
i ie dial oe behind the subject {¢] To shoot in relatively dark places
*
Honzontal
stipes
)
* Subjects through frosted glass Shoot at wide angles after tocusing in telephoto.
« Subjects beyond nets, etc. :
: IA te Note on the focus ri
* Bright subject or subject reflecting light The focus ring does ot have a stop position.
« Shooting a Stationary subject when using a tripod
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Using the PROGRAM AE Function
You can select the suitable mode among three PROGRAM AE (Auto Exposure) modes depending on the a PRGA AE ;
shooting situation. Whar you use PROGRAM AE, you can get a Portrait effact (the subject is in facus and the Using ‘thé Soba artes ica . ruc
background is out of focus} or capture high-speed action with Sports mode or High-Speed Shutter mode.
Select the best mode by referring to the examples below.
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Seat PROGRAM AE to the desired mode a, & or “€ . One of these marks appears in the wewtinder
nor corresponding to the switch position.
Bt
@o
OB} Portrait mode [a]
« A still subject such as a person or flower
+ Subject behind an obstacte such as a nel
¢ Zooming in on a subject in telenpote
L}
‘a, Sports mode [b] Note on shutter speed
« Outdoor sports scenes Such as football. tennis. golf or skung The shutter speed i each PROGRAM AE mode is as follows:
« A landscape in a moving car Portrait mode - between 1/60 and 1/2000
Sports mode - between 1/60 and 1/500
sf High-speed Shutter mode - 1/4000
High-speed Shutter mode {c]
* A golt swing or a tennis match in fine weather with the bail captured clearly
» Playing back certain scenes with high-speed movements in clear, sharp picture
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When shooting a subject that is rather dark because the {ight source is behind the subject (aj. you can
compensate for the brightness of the background {b]. Press BACK LIGHT. The <3 indicator appears in the
viewtinder.
BACK LIGHT {b]
[a] Subject is too dark because of backlight.
(b] Subject becomes bright with backtight campensation.
After shooting
Be sure to release this adjustment condition by pressing BACK LIGHT again. The E4 indicator goes aut in the
viewfinder. Otherwise. the picture will be too bight under normal lighting condition.
This function is also effective under following conditions:
+ On the snow e.g. at the ski resort
« At the beach under strong sunshine
¢ A subject with a lignt source nearby or a mirror retlecting tight
« A white subject agains! a white background. Especially when you shoot a person wearing shiny clothes
made of silk of synthetic fiber against a white background. his or her tace tends to become dark if you do not
use tms function.
Fade-in and Fade-out
You can fade in or fade out to give your recording a professional appearance. When fading in, the picture will
gradually appear from black or mosaic. The sound wiil also gradually increase. When fading out, the picture
will gradually fade out into black or mosaic, The sound will aiso decrease.
When Fading in {a]
(1+ While the camcarder is in the Standby mode. press FADER. The FADER indicator starts flashing.
(2) Press STAAT:STOP. The FADER indicator stops flashing and recording and fade-in start.
When Fading out [b]
{ti During recording. press FADER. The FADER indicator starts flashing. (2) Press START/STOP to stop
recording. The FADER indicator stops Hashing. the picture fades out and recording stops.
START STOP
Cancelling the Fade-in/out Function
Betore pressing START:STOP. press FADEA again once or twice until neither the FADER nor the M. FADER
indicator appears in the viewfinder.
When the date/time or age indicator is displayed
The datetime or age does not fade in nor tade out.
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Using the Tape Counter Inserting a Scene in the Middle of a Recorded Tape
~
During recording or playback, the digrts on the tape counter indicate the elapsed recording or playback time. You Can insert a scene in the middle of a recorded taps by setting the starting point and anding point.
4 previously recorded partion will be erased.
Referring to the Amount of Elapsed Time and a Particular Point
Press COUNTER RESET at the beginning of the tape. The counter in the viewfinder displays *0:00:00". The
counter shows the elapsed time so that you can refer to the amount of elapsed time. You can also use the
counter as an index to find a particular point.
Returning to a Pre-registered Position
You can easily go back to the desired point on a tape after playback.
(1} During playback. press COUNTER RESET at the point you later want to locate. The counter shaws
“0:00:00” in the viewfinder. (2) Press -~ when you want to stop playback. (3} Press ZERO MEM to stop
rewinding at the counter’s zero point. The “ZERO MEM" indicator flashes in the wiewtinder. (4) Press <<.
The tape stops automatically when the counter reaches approximately zero
(1} While looking in the viewfinder in the Standby mode, keep pressing the + ar — side of EDITSEARCH and
release the button where you want to end the insertion [b]. {2} Press COUNTER RESET to set the counter to
zero. (3) While ooking in the viewtinder. keep pressing the — side of EDiTSEARCH and release the button
where you want to start the insertion [a]. (4) Prass ZERO MEM to stop recording of insert at the counter's zero
point. (5) Press START/STOP. Insert recording begins. Fhe insert recording stops automatically at the counter
zero point.
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Notes
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the
tape
counter
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Notes on ZEAO MEM
« When you press ZERO MEM. the counter’s zero paint is memonzed.
* This function is cancelied automatically once the tape is rewound or sent forward to the point you
pre-registered.
« Be sure to press ZERO MEM atter stopping the tape. |t does not function during recording or playing back.
Using this function in reverse.
You can return to a desired position after rewinding with this function. Press COUNTER RESET at the pont
you want to return to later. Press <@. Press — when you want to stop rewinding. Prass ZERO MEM.
Press i. The tape automatically stops near the zero point you first set.
Canceling the ZERO MEM
Press ZERO MEM. The ZERO MEM indicator disappears.
Note on the recorded picture :
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You can create your own video programme by editing with any other & 8 mm. HiGHis. [Hi Betamax,
YS VHS. S§¥WS S-VHS. WISIB VHSC. or SMES S-VHSC VCR that has video/audio inputs.
Atter connecting the camcorder to your VCR with an appropriate AV connecting cabie (not supplied}. {1} Set
the POWER switch to VTR, (2) Set IN/OUT to OUT. (3) Slide EDIT in the direction of the arrow.
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To Start Editing :
(1) Insert a blank tape {or a tape you want to re-record) into the recording VCR. Then insert your recorded
tape into the camcorder. {2) Play back the recorded tape on the camcorder until you locate the point where
you want to start editing. Then set the camcorder to playback pause mode. {3} Set the recording VCR to
recording pause mode. (4) Press If on the camcorder and VCR simultaneously to start editing.
To Edit More Scenes
Repeat steps 2 to 4.
To Stop Editing
Press .-. on the camcorder and VCR.
Use of the EDITSEARCH button
To play back a tape in the forward or reverse direction. keep pressing EDITSEARCH during playback pause.
You can play back still pictures successively at specific intervals by pressing EDITSEARCH intermittently.
Note on the Data Screen function
Hf you have displayed the viewfinder screen indicators on the TV (Data Screen function). erase the indicators
by pressing DATA SCREEN on the Remote Commander so that they will not be recorded an the tape. (p. 46)
Notes on EDIT
* it functions when using the camcorder as a VCR for playback.
* By using EDIT. you can keep picture and sound deterigration resulting from recording to a minimum.
» Avoid using re-recarded tapes.
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record
a
tape from
another
VCA
or
a
T¥
that
has
audio/video
outputs.
Connect
the
camcorder
ta
the
TV
or
VCR.
{1}
Set
the
POWER
switch
to
VTR.
(2)
Set
IN/OUT
to
IN.
(3)
Slide
@
when
yOu
want
to
start
recording.
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fiow
VMC-710M/720M
To Check the Picture from a TV or VCR before Recording
Stide @, and then press HW to check the picture in the viewfinder. It you do not press HW immadiately after sliding
@, recording wilt start.
To Stop Recording
Press —.
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Additional Information
Recording
from
a
TV
or
VCR
Maintenance
Information
and
Precautions
To. Replace Riecording.on a Tape. Qneett Edfifig) "205
You
can
insert
a
scene
from
a
tape
on
a
VCR
into
your
originally
recorded
tape
by
setting
the
starting
point
and
If
the
cameorder
is
brought
directly
fram
a
cold
place
to
a
warn
place.
moisture
may
condense
inside
the
ending point. camcorder, on the surface of the tape. or on the lens. If this happens, the tape may stick to the head drum and
be damaged or the camcorder may not operate correctly. To prevent possible damage under these
circumstances, the camcorder is furnished with morsture sensor. However. take the following precautions.
Inside the Camcorder
When the @ and & indicators tlash in the viewfinder, moisture has condensed inside the camcorder. If this
happens. none of the tunctions except cassetie ejection wilt work.
Eject the tape, turn off the camcorder, and leave it with the cassette compartment open fer about 1
hour.
It the @ indicator does not light up when you turn on the power, you can use the camcorder again.
[a] [b]
Before starting inser editing. set your VCR to the playback pause mode at the beginning of the scene to be
recorded. (1) On your camcorder. locate the point where the insert shoud end by pressing <@<@ or Bt after
pressing playback {b]. (2) At the end point. press COUNTER RESET to set the counter to zero. (3) Locate the
point where you want to start the insertian by pressing ~#@ and press W to pause [a]. (4) Slide @ to set the
camcorder into recording pause made. The picture in the viewfinder screen switches to the VCR tape. (5) On the Surtace of the Tape
Press ZERO MEM to stop recording at the counter's zero point. (6) Press If on the camcorder and the VCR to If there is moisture on the suclace of the tape, when you insert tape and press a tape transport button, the &
start insert editing. You cam monitor the picture being inserted in the viewtinder screen. The insert recording will indicator tlashes in the viewfinder . If this happens, none of the function except cassette ejection will work.
stop automatically near the zero poimt on the camcorder's counter. Eject the tape and let it sit for about 1 hour.
if the & indicator does not light up when you insert the tape and press a tape transport button. you can use
the camcorder again.
On the Lens
No ondicator will appear. but the picture becomes dim. Turn off the power and do not use the camcorder tor
about 1 hour.
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How to Prevent Moisture Condensation
When bringing the camcorder from a cold place to a warm piace, put the camcorder in a plastic bag and allaw
it to adapt to room conditions over a period of time.
{1} Be sure to tightly seai the plastic bag containing the camcorder.
(2) Remove the bag when the air temperature inside it has reached the temperature surrounding it (after
about 1 hour).
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Maintenance Information and Precautions
Akt, OY A ae To Reattach the Eyecup
' et (1) Reptace the smail tens inside the viewtinder. (2} Align the groove on the eyecup with the » mark on the
barrel. (3) Turn the ayecup clockwise.
To ensure clear pictures, clean the video heads periodically. When playback pictures are “noisy”, or hardly
visible, the vKieo heads may be contaminated.
Precautions
[a] Slight contamination
[b]
Critical
contamination
builieseder
Onerion
if
this
happens.
clean
the
video
heads
with
the
Sony
V8-25CLH
cleaning
cassette
{not
supplied).
After
«
Operate
the
Set
neda
SHO
oF
ialinay
ess
bes
WAC
Bou
deena:
checking the picture, Hf itis stil “noisy”. repeat the cleaning. (Do not repeat cleaning more than 5 times.) + For DC or AC operation. use the accessories recommended in this manual
» Should any solid object or liquid tail into the casing. disconnect the plug ol the camcorder and have it
checked by qualified personnal betore operating it any further.
« Be not hold the camcorder by the viewtinder.[a]
* Avoid rough handling or mechanical shock. Be particularly careful of the lens.
» Keep the lens cap an the lens when not using the camera.
* Do not wrap up the camcorder and operate it since heat may build up internally.
» Keep the camcorder away from sirong magnetic fields or mechanical vibration.
Caution
Do not use a commercially available wet-type cleaning cassette. It may damage the video heads.
Note
if the VB-25CLH cleaning cassette 1s not available in your area. consult your Sony service facility.
Removing Dust from inside the Viewfinder . oe + Da not let sand get into the camcorder. When you use the camcarder on a sandy beach or dusty
= place. protect it from the sand or dust. Sand or dust may cause the unit to malfunction and
(1) While holding down the switch on the viewfinder barrei, turn the eyecup in the direction of the arrow and sometimes the malfunction cannot be repaired.[b]
pull if up to detach it. (2} Remove the smail lens trom inside of the wiewtinder. (3) Clean the surtace of the + Do not let the camcorder get wet. Keep the camcorder from rain or sea water. It may cause a
screen with a commercially available blower. maifunction and sometimes the malfunction cannot be repeired.[c]
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