Sony CCD-F301 User Manual
Ccd-f301, Video 8, Handycam
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Table of contents
Document Outline
- Owner’s Record
- Introduction
- Identifying the Parts
- (A-1)
- [~2l Viewfinder lens adjustment ring ф
- |~з] Viewfinder (back cover)
- [7] Power zoom button ф
- |Т| Accessory shoe
- DATA SCREEN button Ф
- [IT] Tape transport buttons ф ф
- [T^ • REC switch Ф
- (A-5)
- C REMOTE control connector (stereo mini-minijack)
- Remote sensor 0
- Built-In microphone (monaural)
- Camera recording/battery lamp 0
- REC START/STOP button (for low-position shooting) 0
- BUILT-IN MIC (microphone) switch 0
- Grip strap 0 Lens cap 0
- About
- To remove dust from inside the viewfinder (A-6)
- Wireless Remote Commander
- Idantitvina the Parte
- Connecting the Power Sources
- First, Choose the Power Sources
- Using the Battery Pack
- 1 Align the right side of the battery pack with the line on the AC power adaptor.
- 2 Slide in the battery pack in the direction of the arrow.
- 3 Connect the AC power adaptor to a wall outlet.
- 4 Set the CHARGE/VTR selector on the adaptor to CHARGE.
- To remove the battery pack (C-4)
- Other options for charging
- (C-5)
- ConnMtlng the Power Sources
- Setting the Date and Time
- Inserting the Lithium Battery
- Setting the Date and Time
- Setting the Date and Time
- 3 Adjust the year, month, day, hour, and minute, in that order.
- 4 Press NEXT to set the second to “OO".
- To correct dale and time setting
- To advance the digits faster
- To check the preset date and time
- 1 Make sure a power source is connected.
- 2 While pressing the small button, slide EJECT.
- 3 Insert a tape with the window facing outside.
- 4 Press the PUSH mark to close the cassette holder.
- Ejecting the Tape
- Preventing Accidental Erasure
- Setting the Date and Time
- Adjusting the Viewfinder Lens
- 1 Make sure a power is connected.
- 2 White pressing the green button, set POWER to CAMERA.
- 3 Insert a tape, (page 20)
- 4 Slide STANDBY up.
- 5 Turn the viewfinder lens adjustment ring so that the “STBY" displayed In the viewfinder screen comes into sharp locus.
- Start Recording
- (G-1)
- 1 Hold the camcorder as in the figure.
- 2 Remove the lens cap and attach it to the grip strap.
- 3 While pressing the green button, set POWER to CAMERA.
- 4 Close the AUTO LOCK cover and turn the zoom lever downwards.
- 5 Slide STANDBY up.
- 6 Press START STOP.
- To pause (to stop momentarily)
- To stop
- For tow-positlon shooting (G-2)
- If the tape reaches near the end during recording
- Notes on recording
- Note on standby mode
- Note on light sources
- PCM recording or playback is irei possible wfth this camcorder.
- To Record Date and Time
- When There is a Strong Wind
- To Check the Last Portion of the Previous Recording
- To Re-record a Previously Recorded Portion
- To Re-record a Picture in the Middle of a Recorded Tape (Insert Recording)
- Playing Back the Picture Instantly
- Selecting the Automatic/ Manual Adjustment
- Adjusting the White Balance
- Shooting with Backlighting
- Zooming
- w
- Close-up (Auto-focusing In Macro)
- Fade-In and Fade-out
- (0-1)
- 1 Slide STANDBY up to set the camcorder in the standby mode.
- 2 Press FADER.
- 3 Press START/STOP.
- (0-4)
- 1 While recording, press FADER.
- 2 Press START/STOP to stop the recording.
- To cancel the fade-ln/fade-out function before it is performed
- If you want to use the fade-in/lade-out function repeatedly
- When the daleUme (page 24) or age (page 41) is displayed
- Recording the Age of Your Child
- Preparations
- Opreration (P-i)
- 2 Press DATE (-f) to select d].
- Ó Press TIME (NEXT).
- 4 Adjust the year, month, and day.
- Reeordtng the Age of Your Child
- Connections for Playback
- Recording from Another VCR or a TV
- Using the Tape Counter
- Hints for Better Shooting
- Specifications
- Trouble Check