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Sony CCD-SC55 Operating Instructions (English and Spanishl) Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions

Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly,
and retain it for future reference.
Manual de instrucciones
Antes de utilizar la unidad, lea este manual por completo y
consérvelo para consultar.
Owner's Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record
the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these
numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this
product.
Model No. CCD-SC55
Serial No.
CCD-SC55
©1996 by Sony Corporation
Model No. AC-V615
Serial No.
3-810-885-21 (1)

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. CCD-SC55 Serial No.
  • Page 2 Note: In some areas the disposal of lithium ion batteries and vanadium-lithium batteries in household or business trash may be prohibited. For the Sony Service Center nearest you call 1-800- 222-SONY (United States only) For the SONY Factory Service Center nearest you call 416-499-SONY (Canada only) Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion batteries and vanadium-lithium batteries.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Before you begin Using this manual 4 Checking supplied accessories 6 Getting started Charging and installing the battery pack 7 Inserting a cassette 11 Using the sunshade 12 Basic operations Camera recording 13 Using the zoom feature 17 Hints for better shooting 19 Playing back a tape 21 Displaying the date or time when you...

  • Page 4: Before You Begin Using This Manual

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  • Page 5: Precautions On Camcorder Care

    Precautions on camcorder care • Do not let sand get into the camcorder. When you use the camcorder on a sandy beach or in a dusty place, protect it from the sand or dust. Sand or dust may cause the unit to malfunction, and sometimes this malfunction cannot be repaired [a].

  • Page 6: Checking Supplied Accessories

    Checking supplied accessories Check that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder. 1 Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 99) 2 NP-F530 battery pack (1) (p. 7) 3 AC-V615 AC power adaptor (1) (p. 7, 27) The shape of the plug varies from region to region.

  • Page 7: Getting Started

    ésta no funcione o que la duración del paquete de baterías se reduzca. “InfoLITHIUM” es una marca comercial de Sony Corporation. Carga del paquete de baterías (1) Conecte el cable de alimentación al adaptador de alimentación de CA.
  • Page 8 Charging and installing the battery pack Charging time Battery pack Charging time * NP-F530 (supplied) 170 (110) Numbers in parentheses indicate the time for a normal charge. (Normal charge) * Approximate number of minutes to charge an empty battery pack fully using the supplied AC power adaptor.
  • Page 9 To remove the battery pack Slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow. Notes on charging the battery pack •The CHARGE lamp will remain lit for a while even if the battery pack is removed and the power cord is unplugged after charging the battery pack.

  • Page 10: Installing The Battery Pack

    Charging and installing the battery pack Installing the battery pack (1) Set the POWER switch to OFF to prevent misoperation of the camcorder. (2) To open the lid of the battery compartment, slide the OPEN (BATT) release lever at the bottom of the camcorder toward you, then slide it to the right and release your hands.

  • Page 11: Inserting A Cassette

    Inserting a cassette Make sure that the power source is installed. When you want to record in the Hi8 system, use Hi8 video cassette H. (1) Set the POWER switch to OFF. (2) Slide OPEN (CASSETTE) on the bottom of the camcorder in the direction of the arrow.

  • Page 12: Using The Sunshade

    Using the sunshade The supplied sunshade for the LCD screen reduces glare from the LCD screen. It also protects the LCD screen from dust and fingerprints when you are not viewing the screen. Attaching the sunshade [a] Align the tabs on the camcorder with the ones on the sunshade, and slide the sunshade down until it clicks.

  • Page 13: Basic Operations Camera Recording

    Basic operations Camera recording Make sure that the power source is installed and a cassette is inserted. When you use the camcorder for the first time, power on it and reset the date and time before you start recording (p. 71). Before you record one-time events, you may want to make a trial recording to make sure that the camcorder is working correctly.
  • Page 14 Camera Recording To finish recording [b] Press START/STOP again to stop recording. Set the POWER switch to OFF. Then, eject the cassette and remove the battery pack. Note on Standby mode If you leave the camcorder in Standby mode for 5 minutes while the cassette is inserted, the camcorder turns off automatically.
  • Page 15 Note on the beep sound As indicated with in the illustrations, a beep sounds when you turn the power on or when you start recording, and two beeps sound when you stop recording, confirming the operation. Several beeps also sound as a warning of any unusual condition of the camcorder.

  • Page 16: Selecting The Start/Stop Mode

    Camera recording Notes on the LCD panel •To put the LCD panel back into its flush position, move it straight back by pushing the upper right edge of the panel marked with the raised dots [c]. •When moving the LCD panel, do not move it sideways;...

  • Page 17: Using The Zoom Feature

    Using the zoom feature Zooming is a recording technique that lets you change the size of the subject in the scene. For more professional-looking recordings, use the zoom function sparingly. “T” side: for telephoto (subject appears closer) “W” side: for wide-angle (subject appears farther away) Zooming speed (Variable speed zooming)

  • Page 18: Fixing The Focus Momentarily

    Camera recording Notes on digital zoom •More than 10x zoom is performed digitally, and the picture quality deteriorates as you go toward the “T” side. If you do not want to use the digital zoom, set the D ZOOM function to OFF in the menu system.

  • Page 19: Hints For Better Shooting

    Hints for better shooting For hand-held shots, you will get better results by holding the camcorder according to the following suggestions: •Hold the camcorder firmly and secure it with the grip strap so that you can easily manipulate the controls with your thumb. [a] •Place your elbows against your side.
  • Page 20 Si dispone de un trípode para una cámara fija, también puede usarlo con la videocámara. Cuando utilice trípodes que no sean Sony, cerciórese de que la longitud del tornillo del trípode es inferior a 9/32 pulgadas (6,5 mm), pues en caso contrario el tornillo puede dañar los componentes internos de la...

  • Page 21: Playing Back A Tape

    Playing back a tape You can monitor the playback picture on the LCD screen. (1) Insert the recorded tape with the window facing out. (2) While pressing the small green button on the POWER switch, set it to VTR. The display for operation buttons appears.
  • Page 22 Playing back a tape Using the Remote Commander You can control playback using the supplied Remote Commander. Before using the Remote Commander, insert the size AA (R6) batteries . Note on DISPLAY button Press DISPLAY on the Remote Commander to display the screen indicators on the LCD screen.

  • Page 23: Various Playback Modes

    Various playback modes You can enjoy noiseless pictures on the LCD screen during still, slow and picture search. (Crystal-clear still/slow/picture search) To view a still picture (playback pause) Press P during playback. To resume playback, press P or (. To locate a scene (picture search) Keep pressing 0 or ) during playback.

  • Page 24: Displaying The Date Or Time When You Recorded - Data Code Function

    Playing back a tape Displaying the date or time when you recorded – data code function Even if you did not record the date or time when you were recording, you can display the date or time when you recorded (Data Code) on the TV during playback or editing.
  • Page 25 When bars (––:– –:––) appear •A blank portion of the tape is being played back. •The tape was recorded by a camcorder without the Data Code function. •The tape was recorded by a camcorder without having date and time set. •The tape is unreadable due to tape damage or noise.

  • Page 26: Searching For The End Of The Picture

    Searching for the end of the picture You can go to the end of the recorded portion after you record and play back the tape. The tape starts rewinding or fast-forwarding and the last 5 seconds (SP mode) or 10 seconds (LP mode) of the recorded portion plays back.

  • Page 27: Advanced Operations Using Alternative Power Sources

    Advanced operations Using alternative power sources You can choose any of the following power sources for your camcorder: battery pack, house current, and 12/24 V car battery. Choose the appropriate power source depending on where you want to use your camcorder. Place Power Accessory to be used...
  • Page 28 Using alternative power sources Charging the battery pack You can charge the battery pack installed in the camcorder by connecting the AC power adaptor to the camcorder and setting the POWER switch to OFF. The CHARGE lamp lights up, and goes out when normal charge is completed.

  • Page 29: Using A Car Battery

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  • Page 30: Changing The Mode Settings

    Changing the mode settings You can change the mode settings in the menu system to further enjoy the features and functions of the camcorder. (1) Press MENU to display the menu on the LCD screen. (2) Press v or V to select the desired item, then press EXECUTE.

  • Page 31: Selecting The Mode Setting Of Each Item

    Notes on changing the mode settings •Menu items differs depending on the setting of the POWER switch to VTR or CAMERA. •When you let the subject monitor the shot, the menu display does not appear. Selecting the mode setting of each item Items for both CAMERA and VTR modes...
  • Page 32 Changing the mode settings LCD B.L.* <BRT NORMAL/BRIGHT> •Normally select BRT NORMAL. •Select BRIGHT when the LCD screen is dark. When you select BRIGHT, battery life is about 10 percent shorter during recording. When you use the power sources other than the battery pack, BRIGHT is automatically selected, and LCD B.L.
  • Page 33 TITLE LANG* <ENGLISH/FRANÇAIS/ESPAÑOL/ PORTUGÊS> Select the language of the preset titles. TITLE1 SET*/TITLE2 SET* Store your own titles. STEADYSHOT* <ON/OFF> •Normally select ON. •Select OFF when you do not have to worry about camera-shake. Items for VTR mode only EDIT <ON/OFF> •Select ON to minimize picture deterioration when editing.

  • Page 34: Letting The Subject Monitor The Shot

    Letting the subject monitor the shot You can turn the LCD panel over so that it faces the other way and you can let the subject monitor the shot. Turn the LCD panel up vertically. The indicator appears on the LCD screen (mirror mode) and the date, tape counter and remaining tape indicators disappear.
  • Page 35 You can attach the sunshade upside down. El toldo puede instalarse al revés.

  • Page 36: Recording With The Date Or Time

    Recording with the date or time Before you start recording or during recording, press DATE or TIME. You can record the date or time displayed on the LCD screen with the picture. You cannot record the date and the time at the same time.

  • Page 37: Fade-In And Fade-Out

    Fade-in and fade-out You can fade in or out to give your recording a professional appearance. When fading in, the picture gradually fades in from black or mosaic while the sound increases. When fading out, the picture gradually fades to black or mosaic while the sound decreases.
  • Page 38 Fade-in and fade-out To cancel the fade-in/fade-out function Before pressing START/STOP, press FADER until the fade indicator disappears. When the date or time indicator is displayed The date or time indicator does not fade in or out. When the START/STOP MODE control is set to or 5SEC You cannot use the fade-in/fade-out function.

  • Page 39: Enjoying Picture Effect

    Enjoying picture effect Selecting picture effect You can make pictures like those of television with the Picture Effect function. MOSAIC [a] The picture is mosaic. SOLARIZE [b] The light intensity is clearer, and the picture looks like an illustration. B&W The picture is monochrome (black and white).

  • Page 40: Using Picture Effect Function

    Enjoying picture effect Using picture effect function While in Standby mode, press EFFECT to select the desired Picture Effect mode. Returning to normal mode Press EFFECT repeatedly until the Picture Effect indicator disappears. Note on the picture effect When you turn the power off, the camcorder returns automatically to normal mode.

  • Page 41: Using The Wide Mode Function

    Using the wide mode function Selecting the desired mode You can record a cinemalike picture (CINEMA) or a 16:9 wide picture to watch on the 16:9 wide- screen TV (16:9FULL). CINEMA CINEMA 16:9FULL 16:9FULL CINEMA Black bands appear at the top and the bottom of the screen, and the LCD screen [a] and a normal TV screen [b] look wide.
  • Page 42 Using the wide mode function Using the wide mode function While the camcorder is in Standby mode, press 16:9WIDE repeatedly so that the desired mode indicator appears on the LCD screen. To cancel wide mode Press 16:9WIDE repeatedly until the wide mode indicator disappears.

  • Page 43: Shooting Scenery In Several Short Takes

    Shooting scenery in several short takes Long, continuous shots of scenery tend to be dull, and have to be edited to make an interesting video. With 5SEC. REC (5-second recording) mode, the camcorder records for only 5 seconds and then switches to Standby mode, so that you will automatically take a series of quick shots resulting in a lively video.

  • Page 44: Superimposing A Title

    Superimposing a title You can select from eight preset titles and two titles you made to superimpose over the picture while recording. Each time you press TITLE while the camcorder is in Standby mode, the titles appear one by one. When you do not make titles, they are not displayed.

  • Page 45: Using Titles

    Using titles To superimpose from the beginning (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. (2) Press TITLE repeatedly in Standby mode until the desired title appears. The title stops flashing and then stays lit. This means that the title is selected. (3) Press START/STOP to start recording.
  • Page 46 Superimposing a title Titles cycle as follows: Original title 1 n Original title 2 n HELLO! n HAPPY BIRTHDAY n HAPPY HOLIDAYS n CONGRATULATIONS! n OUR SWEET BABY n WEDDING n VACATION n THE END When you press TITLE with “THE END” displayed, the titles disappear.

  • Page 47: Making Your Own Original Titles

    Making your own original titles You can make two titles of up to 22 characters each, and store them in memory. (1) While the camcorder is in Standby mode, press MENU to display the menu on the LCD screen. (2) Press v or V to select TITLE1 SET or TITLE2 SET, then press EXECUTE.
  • Page 48 Making your own original titles To erase the title you have made Press MENU, select the title you want to erase, and press EXECUTE. Select character, then press EXECUTE. Do not select the blank to erase a character. Otherwise, the blank is stored as a title in memory.

  • Page 49: Releasing The Steadyshot Function

    Releasing the STEADYSHOT function When you shoot, the indicator appears on the LCD screen. This indicates that the SteadyShot function is working and the camcorder compensates for camera-shake. You can release the SteadyShot function when you do not need to use the SteadyShot function. Do not use the SteadyShot function when shooting a stationary object with a tripod.
  • Page 50 Releasing the STEADYSHOT function To activate the SteadyShot function again Select ON in step 3, then press EXECUTE. Notes on the SteadyShot function •The SteadyShot function will not correct excessive camera-shake. •When you switch the SteadyShot function on or off, the exposure may fluctuate. •When you record in 16:9FULL mode, the SteadyShot function does not work and the indicator flashes.

  • Page 51: Using The Program Ae Function

    Using the PROGRAM AE function You can select from six PROGRAM AE (Auto Exposure) modes to suit your shooting situation. When you use PROGRAM AE, you can get a Portrait effect (the subject is in focus and the background is out of focus), capture high-speed action, record night views, etc.
  • Page 52 Using the PROGRAM AE function Notes on focus setting •In the Spotlight, Sports lesson and Beach & Ski modes, you cannot take close-ups because the camcorder is set to focus only on subjects in the middle to far distance. •In the Sunset & Moon and Landscape modes, the camcorder is set to focus only on distant subjects.

  • Page 53: Shooting With Backlighting

    Shooting with backlighting When you shoot a subject with the light source behind the subject or a subject with a light background, use the BACK LIGHT function. Press BACK LIGHT. The c indicator appears on the LCD screen. [a] Subject is too dark because of backlight. [b] Subject becomes bright with backlight compensation.

  • Page 54: Optimizing The Tape Condition Before Recording

    Optimizing the tape condition before recording Set the ORC TO SET in the menu to automatically adjust the recording condition of the tape to get the best possible recording. (1) Insert a cassette, and press MENU to display the menu on the LCD screen before starting recording.

  • Page 55: Watching On A Tv Screen

    Watching on a TV screen You can use the camcorder as a VCR. Connect the camcorder to the inputs on the TV using the supplied A/V connecting cable. Set the TV/VCR selector on the TV to VCR. Procedure to play back is the same as when playing back on the LCD screen.

  • Page 56: Searching The Boundaries Of Recorded Date

    Searching the boundaries of recorded tape You can search for the boundary between recording dates using the Date Code automatically recorded on the tape. There are two modes: • Searching for the beginning of a specific date, and playing back from there (Date Search) •...
  • Page 57 To stop searching or scanning Press one of the following tape transport buttons: (, p, 0 or ). To view pictures during searching or scanning Press ( and then press 0 or ). Notes on Date Search and Date Scan mode •If a day's recording is not longer than 2 minutes, the camcorder may not accurately find its boundaries.

  • Page 58: Returning To A Pre-Registered Position

    Returning to a pre- registered position Using the Remote Commander, you can easily go back to the desired point on a tape after playback. Use the tape counter. When the RC time code appears on the LCD screen, set COUNTER to NORMAL in the menu system to display the tape counter.

  • Page 59: Locating The Marking Position

    Locating the marking position If you mark an index signal during recording or playback, you can easily locate the beginning of a desired program later. Marking an index signal You can mark an index signal during recording or playback with the Remote Commander. When marking at the beginning of recording or playback Press INDEX MARK on the Remote Commander...
  • Page 60 Locating the marking position Notes on marking •Make sure you mark index signals at more than two-minute intervals. Otherwise, you may not be able to search for them correctly. •If you stop recording while the index signal is being marked (the INDEX MARK indicator lights on the LCD screen), the search may not be completed correctly.
  • Page 61 Scanning the beginning of each marking position – index scan (1) Press INDEX on the Remote Commander during normal playback or stop. (2) Press 0 or ). The tape rewinds or advances rapidly and plays back for approximately 10 seconds from the point on which the index signal was marked.

  • Page 62: Locating The Desired Marking Position – Index Search

    Locating the marking position Locating the desired marking position – index search (1) Press INDEX on the Remote Commander during stop or playback mode. (2) Press INDEX repeatedly until the index number of the desired program is displayed on the LCD screen. (3) Press 0 or ).

  • Page 63: Erasing An Index Signal

    Erasing an index signal (1) Locate the index signal to be erased using the index scan or index search function. (2) Press INDEX ERASE on the Remote Commander within 2 to 10 seconds while the desired program plays back. After the index signal is erased, the camcorder returns to index scan or index search mode, whichever was used in step 1.

  • Page 64: Writing The Rc Time Code On A Recorded Tape

    Writing the RC time code on a recorded tape You can write the RC time code on a recorded tape. Use the Remote Commander. (1) While pressing the small green button on the POWER switch, set it to VTR. (2) Set COUNTER to TIME CODE in the menu system.
  • Page 65 To write the RC time code from the end of the RC time code recorded portion Rewind the tape to the portion on which the RC time code has been written and set the camcorder to playback pause mode. Then follow steps 5 and 6 on the previous page.

  • Page 66: Editing Onto Another Tape

    Editing onto another tape You can create your own video program by editing with any other h 8 mm, H Hi8, j VHS, k S-VHS, VHSC, K S-VHSC, l Betamax, or ¬ ED Betamax VCR that has audio/video inputs. Before editing Connect the camcorder to the VCR using the supplied A/V connecting cable.

  • Page 67: Starting Editing

    Starting editing Turn down the volume of the camcorder while editing. Otherwise, picture distortion may occur. (1) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to record over) into the VCR, and 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 press P to set the...

  • Page 68: Recording From A Vcr Or Tv

    Recording from a VCR or TV You can record a tape from another VCR or a TV program from a TV that has video/audio outputs. Connect the camcorder to the VCR or TV. Turn down the volume of the camcorder while editing.

  • Page 69: Insert Editing

    To stop recording Press p. Replacing recording on a tape (insert editing) You can insert a new scene from a VCR onto your originally recorded tape by specifying starting and ending points. Connections are the same as in “Recording from a VCR or TV”...

  • Page 70: Additional Information Charging The Vanadium-Lithium Battery In The Camcorder

    Additional information Charging the vanadium- lithium battery in the camcorder Your camcorder is supplied with a vanadium- lithium battery installed so as to retain the date and time, etc., regardless of the setting of the POWER switch. The vanadium-lithium battery is always charged as long as you are using the camcorder.

  • Page 71: Resetting The Date And Time

    Resetting the date and time The date and time are set at the factory. Set the time according to the local time in your country. If you do not use the camcorder for about a year, the date and time settings may be released (bars may appear) because the vanadium-lithium battery installed in the camcorder will have been discharged.
  • Page 72 Resetting the date and time To correct the date and time setting Repeat steps 2 to 4. To check the preset date and time Press DATE to display the date indicator on the LCD screen. Press TIME to display the time indicator. When you press the same button again, the indicator goes off.

  • Page 73: Usable Cassettes And Playback Modes

    Usable cassettes and playback modes Selecting cassette types This Hi8 system is an extension of the standard 8 mm systems, and was developed for higher- quality pictures. You can use Hi8 video and standard 8 mm cassettes. When you want to record in the Hi8 system, use only Hi8 video cassettes.

  • Page 74: Tips For Using The Battery Pack

    Tips for using the battery pack This section shows you how you can get the most out of your battery pack. Preparing the battery pack Always carry additional batteries Have sufficient battery pack power to do 2 to 3 times as much recording as you have planned. Battery life is shorter in a cold environment Battery efficiency is decreased, and the battery...
  • Page 75 When to replace the battery pack While you are using your camcorder, the remaining battery indicator on the LCD screen decreases gradually as battery power is used up [a]. When using the InfoLITHIUM battery pack such as the NP-F530, the remaining time in minutes appears.
  • Page 76 InfoLITHIUM es un paquete de baterías de litio que puede intercambiar datos con un equipo de vídeo compatible sobre el consumo de pilas de éste. Sony recomienda que se utilice el paquete de baterías InfoLITHIUM con equipos de vídeo que mark. tengan la marca Cuando se usa este paquete de baterías con...
  • Page 77 The life of the battery pack If the battery indicator flashes rapidly just after turning on the camcorder with a fully charged battery pack, the battery pack should be replaced with a new fully charged one. Charging temperature You should charge batteries at temperatures from 50 F to 86 F (from 10 C to 30 C).

  • Page 78: Maintenance Information And Precautions

    Maintenance information and precautions Moisture condensation If the camcorder is brought directly from a cold place to a warm place, moisture may condense inside the camcorder, on the surface of the tape, or on the lens. In this condition, the tape may stick to the head drum and be damaged or the camcorder may not operate correctly.

  • Page 79: Video Head Cleaning

    It may damage the video heads. Note If the V8-25CLH cleaning cassette is not available in your area, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Limpieza de los cabezales de vídeo Limpie los cabezales de vídeo para garantizar una grabación normal e imágenes claras. Los cabezales pueden estar sucios cuando el indicador v y el mensaje “...

  • Page 80: Maintenance Information And Precautions

    8.4 V/6.5 V (AC power adaptor). •Should any solid object or liquid get inside the casing, unplug the camcorder and have it checked by Sony dealer before operating it any further. •Avoid rough handling or mechanical shock. Be particularly careful of the lens.
  • Page 81 •No coloque la unidad en lugares que sean: – Extremadamente cálidos o fríos – Polvorientos o sucios – Muy húmedos – Que vibren Si surge alguna dificultad, desenchufe la unidad y póngase en contacto con el proveedor Sony más cercano.

  • Page 82: Using Your Camcorder Abroad

    Using your camcorder abroad Each country has its own electric and TV color systems. Before using your camcorder abroad, check the following points. Power sources You can use your camcorder in any country with the supplied AC power adaptor within 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz.

  • Page 83: Trouble Check

    English Trouble check If you run into any problem using the camcorder, use the following table to troubleshoot the problem. Should the difficulty persist, disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Camcorder...
  • Page 84 • EDIT is set to ON in the menu system. m Set it to OFF. (p. 33) • The video heads may be dirty. m Clean the heads using the Sony V8-25CLH cleaning cassette. (p. 79) • The LCD BRIGHT button is set to the minimum.
  • Page 85 Picture Symptom The picture jitters. An unknown picture is displayed. Others Symptom The supplied Remote Commander does not work. The CHARGE lamp flashes after you charge the battery pack installed in the camcorder. No function works though the power is AC power adaptor Symptom The VTR/CAMERA or CHARGE lamp...
  • Page 86 The problem is with the AC power adaptor. Please contact your nearest Sony dealer in connection with the product with the problem. * If you use a battery pack which you have just bought or which has been left unused for a long time, the CHARGE lamp may flash at the first charging.

  • Page 87: Comprobación De Errores

    Comprobación de errores Si surge algún problema con la videocámara, consulte la tabla siguiente para solucionarlo. Si la dificultad persiste, desconecte la fuente de alimentación y póngase en contacto con el proveedor Sony o el servicio técnico Sony local autorizado.
  • Page 88 • EDIT está ajustado en ON en el sistema de menús. m Ajústelo en OFF. (p. 33) • Es posible que los cabezales de vídeo estén sucios. m Limpie los cabezales con el cassette limpiador Sony V8-25CLH (p. 79) • El botón LCD BRIGHT está ajustado en el mínimo.
  • Page 89 El indicador CHARGE parpadea. Causa y/o medidas correctivas • El tubo fluorescente incorporado está agotado. m Póngase en contacto con el proveedor Sony más cercano. • Está reproduciendo una cinta donde se han grabado imágenes de videojuegos con TBC ajustado en ON en el sistema de menús.
  • Page 90 CA. Póngase en contacto con el proveedor Sony más cercano en relación al problema con el producto. * Si utiliza un paquete de baterías recién comprado o no utilizado durante mucho tiempo, es posible que el indicador CHARGE parpadee durante la primera carga.

  • Page 91: Specifications

    DC OUT: 8.4 V, 1.8 A in operating mode Battery charge terminal: 8.4 V, 1.4 A in charge mode Application Sony battery pack NP-F530 lithium ion type Operating temperature 32 F to 104 F (0 C to 40 C) Storage temperature –4 F to +140 F (–20 C to +60 C)

  • Page 92: Especificaciones

    Terminal de carga de batería: 8,4 V, 1,4 A en modo de carga Aplicación Paquete de baterías Sony NP-F530 tipo iones de litio Temperatura de funcionamiento 32 F a 104 F (0 C a 40 C) Temperatura de almacenamiento –4 F to +140 F (–20 C a +60 C )

  • Page 93: Identifying The Parts

    Identifying the parts 1 PROGRAM AE dial (p. 51) 2 START/STOP button (p. 13) 3 POWER switch (p. 13) 4 START/STOP MODE switch (p. 16) 5 Power zoom lever (p. 17) 6 Grip strap (p. 19) 7 LCD BRIGHT buttons (p. 15) 8 VOLUME buttons (p.
  • Page 94 Identifying the parts PLAY STOP PAUSE !£ Display window for operation buttons (p. 21) [a] When the POWER switch is set to VTR END SEARCH button (p. 26) Tape transport buttons (p. 21) p STOP (stop) 0 REW (rewind) ( PLAY (playback) ) FF (fastforward) P PAUSE (pause) r REC (recording)
  • Page 95 !¢ !∞ !§ !¶ !• !ª !¢ Hook for shoulder strap (p. 101) ! Speaker !§ 26-pin connector (p. 27) !¶ VIDEO/AUDIO input/output jack (p. 55, 66, 68) !• 2 (headphones) jack !ª MIC jack (PLUG IN POWER) Connect an external microphone (not supplied).
  • Page 96 Identifying the parts @• @ª #º @• EXECUTE button (p. 30) @ª Menu v/V button (p. 30) #º MENU button (p. 30) #¡ Hook for shoulder strap (p. 101) #™ LCD screen #£ DISPLAY button (p. 22, 64) #¢ COUNTER RESET button (p. 14) Identificación de componentes @•...
  • Page 97 #∞ # OPEN (BATT) release lever (p. 10) #§ Tripod receptacle (p. 20) #¶ OPEN (CASSETTE) lever (p. 11) Using the ETA-26 Handycam Station adaptor You can use the Handycam Station, etc., by attaching the ETA-26 Handycam Station adaptor. (1) Match the screw on the adaptor with the screw hole for a tripod on the camcorder, then tighten the screw.
  • Page 98 Identifying the parts To watch the demonstration You can watch a brief demonstration of pictures with special effects. If the demonstration appears when you turn on the camcorder for the first time, exit the Demo mode to use your camcorder. To enter Demo mode (1) Eject the cassette and set the POWER switch to VTR.

  • Page 99: Remote Commander

    Remote Commander The buttons that have the same name on the Remote Commander as on the camcorder function identically. 1 COUNTER RESET button (p. 14) 2 TIME CODE WRITE button (p. 64) 3 INDEX buttons INDEX MARK button (p. 59) INDEX ERASE button (p.
  • Page 100 Identifying the parts To prepare the Remote Commander To use the Remote Commander, you must insert two size AA (R6) batteries. Use the supplied size AA (R6) batteries. (1) Remove the battery cover from the Remote Commander. (2) Insert both of the size AA (R6) batteries with correct polarity.

  • Page 101: Attaching The Shoulder Strap

    VTR 2. The commander modes (1, 2 and 3) are used to distinguish this camcorder from other Sony VCRs to avoid remote control misoperation. If you use another Sony VCR at commander mode VTR 2, we recommend you change the commander mode or cover the remote sensor of the VCR with black paper.

  • Page 102: Operation Indicators

    Identifying the parts Operation indicators !º !¡ 1 Power zoom indicator (p. 17) 2 WIND indicator (p. 32) 3 FOCUS LOCK indicator (p. 18) 4 PROGRAM AE indicator (p. 51) 5 SteadyShot indicator (p. 49) 6 BACK LIGHT indicator (p. 53) 7 FADER indicator (p.
  • Page 103 ! Recording standby mode/recording mode indicator (p. 13)/ Tape transport mode indicator !§ Tape counter (p. 14)/RC time code indicator (p. 64) !¶ Remaining tape indicator !• END SEARCH indicator (p. 26)/ INDEX search indicator (p. 62)/ INDEX scan indicator (p. 61)/ INDEX MARK indicator (p.

  • Page 104: Warning Indicators

    6 Hay condensación de humedad. (p. 78) 7 Es posible que los cabezales de vídeo estén contaminados. (p. 79) 8 Ha surgido algún otro problema. Desconecte la fuente de alimentación y póngase en contacto con el proveedor Sony o un servicio técnico autorizado local.
  • Page 105 Corriente doméstica ... 27 COUNTER RESET ... 14 DATE/TIME ... 36 DEMO ... 98 DISPLAY ... 22, 64 DNR ... 33 Sony Corporation Printed in Japan F, G, H Fade-in/fade-out ... 37 FADER ... 37 Full charge ... 7 House current ... 27 I, J, K, L Index ...

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