Sony CCD-FX310 User Manual

3-755-296-22 (3)Video Camera Recorder B_______CCD-FX310Operation ManualBefore operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for

IEili-If'To keep birth dates in the camcorder’s memory and to activate the clock, the lithium battery must be installed.1 Remove the lithium batt

You need to set your camcorder s date and time to be able to superimpose the date and time onto your video.Make sure that the power s

When you preset your child’s birth date in your camcorder, you can put your child’s age in years and months on your tape. You can also preset the date

Enter the birth date.First adjust the blinking digits by pressing DATE (+), and then press TIME (NEXT).The age (year and month) appears

b: -I 1ChaptHow to Record —Before you record one-time events, make a trial recording to make sure that your camcorder is working properly.Keep the le

Automatic recordingWith the PROGRAM Ah switch set to the green position, all the camera functions are on automatic (i.e. auto iris, auto white balance

LYou сап create а professional-looking home video using these sepcial effects; zoom, close-up, fade-in and fade-out.ZoomingZooming is a recording tech

You can use this camcorder as a VCR by connecting it directly to your TV for playback. After you connect this camcorder to your TV, use the Remote Com

How to Play Back a Tape1Press the small green button on the POWER switch and set the POWER switch to PLAYER.ytsPOWERInsert a tape. (See page 8.)T

! Г|1. i i rt j ; Г4| I L-i i 1111 hi I [ fa âBy using the Remote Commander, you can be in the picture with your friends and family,

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.L-AUiluN luHtuu'-.t IHLAIbKiJi LLLClHKJb HOCK. DO NOT REMOVE COVER (O

How to Prepare the Rechargeable Battery PackHave sufficient battery pack power to do 2 or 3 times as much recording than you have planned."Batter

Keep the Terminals CleanIf the terminals (metal parts on the back) are not clean, the battery duration will be shortened.When the terminals are not cl

Connecting Alternative PowmYou can choose any of the following power sources for your camcorder: battery pack (see page 6), house curren

Using Car BatteryThe DCP-77 DC pack (not supplied] is required.12Align the flat side of the DC pack with the white line on the camcorder, and push dow

Mriiilirayjt’JBiBIn the previous chapter 'Basic Camera Operation ", you learned the basic recording operations. This section

NoteYou cannot add the age later during playing back or editing.To stop recording the agePress AGE/EVENT until the indicator goes out.To change the di

Checking the Last Poa Sceh^ VoU JU^t PeedRIed (Rec №vteYou can check the last portion of a scene you just recorded without changing the

Re-recordlng on a Previously Recoiled Portion (EDITSEARCH)You can reshoot a scene over the last recorded portion using EDITSEARCH. The previously reco

Insertind A Scerrelriiof a Recorded TapeYou can insert a scene in the middle of a recorded tape by setting the starting point and ending point. A

Reòòfding with flin ExiégammiYou can connect an external microphone (not supplied) to the MIC jack. This jack also accepts a "plug-in-power"

(BJZON№OBefore You BeginAbout this manual...

The camcorder’s automatic functions offer you worry-free operation under most shooting conditions. But in some circumstances, manual adjustment is bet

When you use the PROGRAM AE (Auto Exposure) function, you can give a portrait' effect (the object is in focus and the background is out of focus)

Si*You сап fade-in or fade-out to give your lecording a professional appearance When fading-in, the picture will gradually appear from black.The sound

In the earlier section (page 17) we explained the basic connection to your TV with the RFU adaptor. In this section we discuss several other ways of c

Connecting to a TV via a VCRIf your TV has no AUDIO/VIDEO input jacksDisconnect the antenna connection between the TV and the VCR, and conn

Playing Back a Tape In Various SpeedsThe supplied wireless Remote Commander is useful to control the camcorder from a distance When using it, be sure

Using the Tape CounterDuring recoiding oi playback, the digits on the counter indicate the actual recording oi playback time.To count the whole tapePr

[»lilllLtIEditing Taii^S i»lth a VCRYou can edit a tape with an additional fcl 8mm, fD Betamax or vhs VHS format VCR.How to connectMake connections us

EE-&How to edit1Insert a tape to be recorded into recording VCR.Slide EDIT on the camcorder to the direction of the arrow.Set the POWER switch of

jilìKildi »! - li faiMaìntehHhcèInforfn•iìMoisture Condensation11 the camcorder is brought directly from a cold place to a warm place, moisture may co

Welcome to Video 8Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony Handycam ® camcorder. With your Handycam you can capture life’s precious moments with

Video Head CleaningSlight contamination | 1^ Critical contaminationTo ensure a clear picture, clean the video heads periodicallyWhen playback pictur

To reattach the eyecupTips for Better Ciarif6T%r1=iecdrdirigHow to Achieve Better Camera RecordingTake a good posture for shootingFor hand-held shots,

1^•N -^7 7- - ]Keep the horizontal plane levelYou can easily determine the horizontai plane by using the viewfinder frame as a reference.Pl

PrecautionsOn operationOn careOperate the camcorder on 6.0 V (battery pack) or 7.5 V (AC power adaptor).For DC or AC operation, use the accessories re

For details on №e use of each part, refer to the pages indicated in the circle.lu POWER switchCAMERA; for camera recording PLAYER: for playing back or

[l^ Tape transport buttons ©t> PLAY (playback)►► FF (fast-forward)◄◄ REW (rewind)□ STOP (stop)II PAUSE (pause)[u] Lens cap[T^ VIDEO output jack (ph

ELiuii мг.1,ш.А|||.-ад|АAccessory shoe [23] Remote control sensor ф [Ml Focus HOLD switch ф [M PUSH FOCUS HOLD button ф |2б] Tripod receptacie (bottom

1351 ViewfinderHH Camera recording/battery lamp ®[37] COUNTER RESET button © ©ZERO MEM button © ©IMl TAPE/BATT CHECK button O ©1^ Viewfinder adjustmen

wireless Remote Commsnder|T| o PLAY (play back) button ©|T| ◄◄ REW (rewind) button ©[3] □ STOP button HII PAUSE button © m DATA SCREEN button ©[6] HO

I^ “|il^If you run into any problems during operation, use the following table to troubleshoot the problem. Should the difficulty pe

Check that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder.fillir-lBefore you can use your camcorder, you need to:1 Charge and install the

If an Indication blinks in the viewfinder screen or a caution lamp on the main unit blinks, check the following table.slow blinking Q_____^ fast blin

4»%ULLti;U!li*iJU:rAVideo signal Usable cassette Tape speedRecording time Playback timeImage device ViewfinderLensSystemVideo recording systemRotary t

AC Adaptor...6, 22Accessory Shoe...

iïSVauÎMÎ.'feÎFu'r.i.ÉChaimrChâf^ng'ârid inl• jit Bl*jBj US «1» tfr]Before you can use this camcorder, you need to charge and install t

1 Align the flat side ot the battery pack with the white line on the camcorder.2 Make sure that the arrow on the battery pack is close to the top of

\mMake sure that the battery pack or another power source is attached.1Press the small blue button on the EJECT switch and simultaneously slide EJECT

LBefore using your camcorder for the first time or after another person used it, adjust the viewfinder lens to best fit your eyes