Sony CCD-FX410 User Manual

SONYVideo Camera Recorder 03-754-385-23 (1)CCD-FX410Operation ManualBefore operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain i

Adjusting the Viewfinder LensYou may want to adjust the viewfinder lens to best fit your eyesight when you use this camcorder for the first time, or w

To go from the sports finder position to the normal viewfinder positionTurn the adjustment ring counterclockwise until the "STBY" indicator

ettinq the BEEP SwitchThis beep sound is to help you cofirm when you start and stop recording.When BEEP is set to ON, it will beep once when you start

Installing the Lithium BatteryTo keep birth dates in the camcorder's memory as well as to activate the ciock, lithium battery must be installed.1

Setting the Date and TimeNow, let's adjust the clock Inside the camcorder to be able to superimpose date and time onto your video.Make sure that

storing a Birth Date in Your CamcorderWhen you preset your child's birth date in the camcorder, you can put your child's age in years and mo

}storing a Birth Date in Your Camcorderi ^IEnter the birth date of your child.First adjust the blinking digits with DATE (+), and then press TIME (NEX

Chapter 2: Basic CameraHow to Record> ' * * 'i— ___;_____Before you record one-time events, make a trial recording to make sure that the

How to RecordITurn STANDBY up.“STBY" appears in the viewfinder. Now, you can see through the viewfinder.Press START/STOP (red button) once.The ca

illiil»To check the time remaining of the tapePress TAPE/BATT CHECK.S[ -]E--►S[ ►S[Omin\ I / -Omin - / I N-5min4min -Tape length indicatorAfter press

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.CAUTIONRISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPENCAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELE

_____________How to Play Back a TapeYou can use this camcorder as a VCR by connecting it directly to your TV for playback. After you connect this camc

I%How to Play Back a TapeTo stop playback, press □ (STOP).To rewind the tape, press ◄◄ (REW) To advance the tape rapidly, press(FF).When you have fin

Using the Remote CommanderJBy using the Remote Commander, you can be in the picture with your friends and family, or conveniently control the playback

Getting familiar with some buttons(A5'tnzraJJ(D3oaoo33D)3a.(SBattery lifeHOLD switchWhen you slide the switch in the direction of the arrow, all

i IHow to Get the Most out of Your Battery PackHow to Prépare the Rechargeable Battery PackHave sufficient battery pack power to do 2 or 3 times as mu

Notes on ChargingT -TBefore using the battery pack, charge it sufficiently.A brand new battery pack is not charged.Make sure you use up the battery be

How to Get the Most out of Your Battery PackNotes on the Rechargeable Battery PaWhy the battery pack heats up?During charging or recording, the batter

Chapter 3: Advanced Camera OperationConnecting Alternative Power SourcesYou can choose any of the following power sources for your camcorder: battery

\LThe DCP-77 DC pack (not supplied) is required.I ' I 8(11 Align the flat side of the DC pack with the white line on the camcorder, and push dow

Camera RecordingIn the previous chapter “Basic Camera Operation”, you learned the basic recording operations. This section shows you how to record the

ITable of Content1a.<aJZOa.asx:Ooa.COjCOa.njx:OBefore You BeginAbout this manual ...

Camera Recordifir 'I1^Putting an Age on Your TapeHere's how to put the age of your children in your video while recording.1During recording,

About memory back-upThe camcorder uses the lithium battery on the bottom to keep the birth date in memory. The lithium battery life is approximately 1

tBBCamera RecordingtyChecking the Last Portion of a Scene You Just Recorded (EDITSEARCH)You can check the last portion of a scene you just recorded

Re-recording on a Previously Recorded Portion (EDiTSEARCH)You can reshoot a scene over the last recorded portion using EDiTSEARCH. The previously reco

LJLЧ W|| '!( Г|гCamera RecorInserting Scene in the Middle of a Recorded Tape.IYou can insert a scene in the middle of a recorded tape by setting

Press START/STOP.Insert recording begins. The insert recording stops automatically at the counter zero point.START/STOPTo cancel the ZERO MEMPress ZER

Camera RecordingRecording with an External MicrophoneJYou can connect an external microphone (not supplied) to the MIC jack. This jack also accepts a

Making Manual AdjustmentsThe camcorder's automatic functions offer you worry-free operation under most shooting conditions. But in some circumsta

'V -. ' r‘'\* .->i' ~•.- ? -;.# 1 . , — i uiliMaking Manual AdjustmentsHow to focus manuallyWhen adjusting focus manu

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Welcome to Video 8Thank you for purchasing a Sony Handycam ® camcorder. With your Handycam you can capture life’s precious moments with superior pictu

When you use the PROGRAM AE (Auto Exposure) function, you can give a “portrait” effect (shallow depth of field) or capture high-speed action with “spo

ModeIn the sports mode, you can record subjects moving at high speed clearly, providing a high-quality picture minimum blur in the slow and still play

1*8»Д ч«*Л J biSik ' <1Vi*imiV Г-A у. >...a frh ^ M V-iSs'speed Shutter ModeIn the high-speed shutter mode. The shutter

Using the Special Effect4t* ^IYou can get a professional-looking home video using these sepcial effects; zoom, close- up, fade-in and fade-out.|^2SSE

Using the Special EffectsClose-up (Macro)You can shoot subjects that are at least 1 cm (about 1/2 inch) away from the lens surface.Manual adjustmentYo

t* - *: ,’t1 Vifiri - ,.--i 1 - .-. .' ^ - . -.'lift ''. '- , c .- - £v^“ f.i : i- : Fade-in and Fade-outm1You

To fade-outTo cancel the fade-in/out functionBefore pressing START/STOP, press FADER again.If you want to use the fade-in/out function repeatedlyStart

Playing BackIn the earlier section (page 20), we've explained the basic connection to your TV.Here, we will talk about several other ways of conn

HIHBIHIHHIConnecting to a TV via a VCRs' '. i * If your TV has no VIDEO/AUDIO input jacksDisconnect the antenna connection between the TV an

Playing Back a Tape in Various SpeedsThe supplied wireless Remote Commander is useful to control the camcorder from a disfance. When using if, be sure

Checking Supplied APlease check that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder.o >zr O’(D OCO ">•i iV. 3 S' cfi)2.^&

Playing BackTo locate the desired scene (picture search)Keep pressing ◄◄ or ►► during playback or in the still picture mode. @ or @ appears in the vie

RecordingRecording from a VCR or Tш1ИИ111И1И^ 'w-You can record a tape from another VCR or a TV program from the TV both equipped with video/aud

Using the Tape CountTO»»ip..* KM IDuring recording or playback, the digits on the counter indicate the actual recording or playback time.To count the

1' • VJEditing Tapes with a VCT! .You can edit a tape with an additional ED 8mm, rS Betamax or iVHSi VHS format VCR.Original tapeThis portion is

How to editInsert a tape to be recorded into recording VCR.Slide EDIT on the camcorder to the direction of the arrow.Set POWER of the camcorder to VTR

f «rr .Replacing Recordings on a Tape (insert Editing)You can insert a new scene from a VCR on your originally recorded tape by setting the starting p

r*/a-Hi4 Locate the start point where the insert should begin by pressing5 At the start point, set the camcorder into recording pause mode.PAUSEPress

Chapter 4: Additional InformationMaintenance InformI F »t*IMoisture CondensationIf the camcorder is brought directly from a cold place to a warm place

I«-Maintenance InformationVideo Head Cleaning'MfiWMIW*wi—''1' 'T",; r '%Slight contamination i Critical contamina

Viewfinder CleaningTo clean the viewfinder1Pull the switch on the viewfinder barrel down.Turn the eyecup in the direction of the arrow and detach the

Chapterl :GettingStartedCharging and Installing the BattBefore you can use this camcorder, you need to charge and install the battery pack.Charging th

Maintenance InformatioL___JTo reattach the eyecup1Align the groove on the eyecup with the • mark on the barrel.Turn the eyecup in the reverse directio

Tips for Better Camera RecordingHow to Achieve Better Camera RecordingTake a good posture for shootingFor hand-held shots, it is important to hold the

Tips for Better CameraPlan aheadIf you are going to edit the tape after recording, shoot the scene a little longer to make the editing easier.Lighting

Using Your Camcorder AbroaEach country has its own electricity system and TV color system. Before using your camcorder abroad, check the following poi

Tips for Better Camera RecordingOn care• When the unit will not be used for a long time, disconnect the power source and remove the tape. Periodicall

__For details on the use of each part, refer to the pages indicated in the circle.|T| POWER switchCAMERA: for camera recording VTR: for playing back o

Identifying the PartsPi'-'B[T^ Tape transport buttons ©[> PLAY (playback)►► FF (fast-forward)◄◄ REW (rewind)□ STOP (stop)II PAUSE (pause)

Accessory shoe Remote control sensor ©Focus ringFOCUS (AUTO/MANUAL/PUSH AUTO) switch ф ©Tripod receptacle (bottom)FADER button ф ©BACK LIGHT button ©D

Identifying the Parts|37| ViewfinderCamera recording/battery lamp ©[M] COUNTER RESET button © ® ©® ZERO MEM button © © ©[41] TAPE/BATT CHECK button ©

Wireless Remote CommanderI[T] [> PLAY (play back) button ©1^ ◄◄ REW (rewind) button ®[3] I STOP button [U N PAUSE button ©[5] DATA SCREEN button* ©

^2BEBDasB»-:; .; jr-rfi’?"When you have finished charging the battery, install the battery pack as follows;1 Align the flat side of the battery

[a] Manual focusing (i'f>)[b] BACK LIGHT is pressed. (E3)[c] PROGRAM AE setting (&,’Ik,-n[d] FADER is pressed.[e] Power zoom indicato

TroubleshootingIf any difficulty should arise during operation, go through the following table. Should the difficulty persist, unplug the unit and con

TroubleshootingSill...; —...:I':,...LIf an indication blinks in the viewfinder screen or a caution lamp on the main uni

Video signal Usable cassette Tape speedRecording time Playback timeImage device ViewfinderLensSystemVideo recording systemRotary two heads, Helical sc

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If you have any question about this product, you may call:Sony Customer Information CenterEast Coast : 201-930-7669 (SONY) NJCentral : 708-250-7669

rCharging and InstM W-IBattery life and remaining capacityA fully charged battery pack lasts for:Type of battery packNP-55H(supplied)NP-77H/NP-77HDNP-

Inserting a TapeMake sure that the battery pack or other power source is attached1 Press the small blue button on EJECT and simultaneously push EJECT