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Sony Handycam CCD-F302 Operating Instructions Manual

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Video Camera Recorder[:]
CCD-F302
Operating Instructions
Beforeoperatingthe unit, please read this manualthoroughly
and retainit for future reference.
Video8
Handgcam
© 1991 by Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1 Video Camera Recorder[:] CCD-F302 Operating Instructions Beforeoperatingthe unit, please read this manualthoroughly and retainit for future reference. Video8 Handgcam © 1991 by Sony Corporation...
  • Page 2 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-F302 Serial No. WARNING wARNINGi...
  • Page 3 Introduction ............Identifying the parts .......... Preparing your camcorder ......11 Connecting the power sources ......Setting the date and time ........ Inserting tapes ..........Adjusting the viewfinder lens ......Recording a picture using automatic adjustments ............22 To record the date and time ......Playing back the picture instantly ....
  • Page 4 The first section of the manual explains the Use the information below to help you follow the instructions in this manual. preliminary steps necessary to prepare for shooting and playing back. • Controls and settings on the camcorder are shown in capital letters: Other sections include shooting procedures that ex.
  • Page 5 For details on the use of each part, refer to the (A-l) pages indicated in the circle. (A-l) Eyecup r-_ viewfinder lens adjustment ring • Viewfinder (back cover) The picture being recorded or played back can be monitored in black and white here. Also, indicators which shows caution and function mode appear here, Power zoom button...
  • Page 6 Lithium battery compartment (bottom) (A-3) Note on attaching a tripod (A-3) When attaching a tripod other than Sony's, make sure that the length of the camera mounting screw is less than 6.5 mm (9/32 inches). Otherwise, the screw may damage the inner parts of the camcorder.
  • Page 7 (A-4) (A-4) [_] START/STOP button • Press to start and stop camera recording. STANDBY switch • Slide up to set the camcorder to the recording standby mode. PUSH/SLIDE button (for adjusting the viewfinder) Slide the viewfinder to a suitable position. IN/OUT (video and audio input/output) selector •...
  • Page 8 (A-5) (A-5) I-_ O (earphone) jack (minijack) • REMOTE control connector (stereo mini-mini jack) Connect a wired remote control unit or a editing controller, etc. here. _-_ Remote sensor O Built-in microphone (monaural) Camera recording/battery lamp • Lights up during recording and blinks when the battery becomes weak.
  • Page 9 (A-7) You can play back a tape from a distance. The buttons on the Commander with the same name or mark as those on the camcorder have the same function. When you use the Commander Be sure to set the REMOTE COMMANDER OFF switch on the camcorder to "ON", and then start operation of the camcorder, with the Commander pointing towards the remote sensor.
  • Page 10 • Be sure that there is no obstacle between the remote sensor and Commander. • The command mode of the Commander is VTR2. Avoid to use the Sony VCRs with the same command mode at the same time. Be sure to set the REMOTE COMMANDER ON/OFF switch on the camcorder to "OFF"...
  • Page 11 Before recording, prepare your camcorder (B-l) following the steps below: 1 Connect a power source. --) see page 12 2 Set the date and time. --) see page 18 3 Insert a tape. --) see page 20 4 Adjust the viewfinder lens.--) see page 21 5 Adjust the length of the grip strap.
  • Page 12 pow_ Ac_o,_to _ ._ NP-77H, NP-77, or NP-55 Alkaline Batterycase EBP-55 batteries House AC power adaptor AC-V60/ current V60A (supplied), AC-V30ror AC-V55 12 V or DC pack DCP-77, or AC power 24 V car adaptor AC-V55 and car battery battery cord DCC-16AW Note on power sources Disconnecting the power source or removing the battery...
  • Page 13 Preparing (C-2) Mount the battery pack on the camcorder. (0-2) Align the right side of the battery pack with the line on the camcorder. Slide in the battery pack to the right. Notes • Make sure the battery fits completely on the mounting surface of the camcorder.
  • Page 14 Insert the size AA (R6) alkaline batteries into the battery case. Attach the case in the same way as the battery pack. Battery life (When using Sony alkaline batteries): approx. 45 minutes (continuous recording when used indoors) To remove the battery case Proceed in the same way as the battery pack.
  • Page 15 (C-7) (C-7) The DCP-77 DC pack is required (not supplied). Align the right side of the DC pack with the line on the camcorder, and slide it in to the right. Connect the cord to the cigarette lighter socke:t of a car (12 V or 24 V). To remove the DC pack While pressing the BATT knob on the camcorder, slide the DC pack to the left and pull out.

  • Page 16: Preparing Your Camcorder

    Preparing Your camcorder I Have a sufficient battery pack power to Turn the STANDBY switch of the perform 2 or 3 times as much recording camcorder off when not recording to save than you have planned. battery power. "Battery life" as indicated in the instruction A smooth recording can be made even if manual or catalogue of the camcorder is recording is stopped and started again.
  • Page 17 Before u sing t hebattery pack, charge i t Why the battery pack heats up sufficiently. Abrand-new battery p ack isnot During charging or recording, the battery charged. pack heats up. This means energy has been generated and a chemical change has Recharge the battery pack when it is occurred inside the battery pack, but this is exhausted.
  • Page 18 5 seconds (when POWER is set to CAMERA). (D-3) In this case, replace the battery with a Sony CR2025 or a Duracell DL-2025 lithium battery. Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion.
  • Page 19 (D-4) (D-4) Make sure that a power source is connected, set POWER to CAMERA, and slide STANDBY up. Press DATE (+) and TIME (NEXT) simultaneously for more than 1.5 seconds until the date indication blinks in the viewfinder screen. DATE now functions as + (to advance numbers) and TIME functions as NEXT (to execute).
  • Page 20 (E-l) (E-l) Make sure a power source is connected. While pressing the small button, slide EJECT. The cassette holder will automatically open. Do not pull the cassette holder forcibly when it is moving. Insert a tape with the window facing outside.
  • Page 21 The position of the viewfinder lens for optimum vision varies depending on the person. Adjust it when using the camcorder for the first time, or when using it after someone else. (F) Make sure a power is connected. While pressing the green button, set POWER to CAMERA.
  • Page 22 Make sure the preparations on page 11 are (G-l) complete before recording. (G-l) Beforerecording"once-only" events,we strongly recommendmakinga trialrecordingand checkingthateverythingis workingperfectly. Make sure BEEP is set to ON. Beepwillsound when you startand stop recording. Hold the camcorder as in the figure. Put your hand through the grip strap and make sure that your thumb can easily touch START/STOP,...
  • Page 23 For low-position shooting (G-2) (G-2) The viewfinder can be turned up 90 degrees. Use the REC START/STOP button on the front right of the camcorder. 1 Press REC START/STOP to start recording. 2 Press it again to stop recording. If the tape reaches near the end during recording The _ indication in the viewfinder and the camera recording/battery lamps on the camcorder blink slowly.
  • Page 24 STOP T!i i! If the picture has not been recorded The video heads may be contaminated. Clean the heads using the Sony V8-25CLH video head cleaning cassette or equivalent.
  • Page 25 (G'6) (G-6) Slide STANDBY up to set the camcorder to the standby mode. Look in the viewfinder and find the point from where you want to begin the recording: Keep pressing the + side of EDITSEARCH to advance the picture at a normal playback + EDITSEARCH speed, or the - side to reverse the picture.
  • Page 26 (G-7) POWER (G-7) While pressing the green button, set POWER to CAMERA. Slide STANDBY up to set the camcorder to standby mode. While looking in the viewfinder, keep pressing the + or - side of EDITSEARCH and release the button where you want to end the insertion.
  • Page 27 (G-8) (G-8) You can check the recorded picture in the POWER viewfinder. Sound is not heard. While pressing the green button, set POWER to CAMERA. Slide STANDBY up, Keep pressing the + or - side of EDIT- SEARCH to play back the picture. + side: to view the playback picture - side: to view the playback picture in reverse To stop playback...

  • Page 28: Manual Focusing

    (H-l) When you close the AUTO LOCK cover, the focus, white balance, and iris are adjusted automatically, and the shutter speed is set to 1/60. The automatic function offers you worry-free operation under most shooting conditions. But under certain circumstances, manual adjustment is better for effective recording.

  • Page 29: Zooming

    (I-1) When you close the AUTO LOCK cover, the autofocusing functions and you can easily get a focused picture under most shooting conditions. But manual focusing is recommended in the following cases. [a] to [i] correspond to the illustrations. (I-1) [a] Insufficient light [b] Too much brightness behind the subject [c] Subjects with little contrast -- wall, sky, etc.
  • Page 30 (1-2) (t-2) Slide open the AUTO LOCK cover. Press FOCUS. The FI_ indication appears in the viewfinder. Turn the manual zoom lever fully to the telephoto position. Turn the focus ring to achieve sharp focus. Set the desired shot length using the manual zoom lever while pressing the button on it.
  • Page 31 When you close the AUTO LOCK cover, the auto (J-l) white balance function of this camcorder adjusts the picture to natural colors under most shooting conditions. However, in the conditions listed below, adjust the white balance manually. [a] to [f] correspond to the illustrations. (J-l) Indication in _e _ewfinder...
  • Page 32 What is the HOLD mode? In the HOLD mode, the camcorder automatically adjusts to the color temperature of the subject's light source and keeps that temperature during recording. When recording some subjects with different color temperatures, use the HOLD mode to set a color temperature.
  • Page 33 (K-l) When a fast-moving subject is recorded at normal shutter speed, it may not be seen clearly when played back in the pause mode (still picture). This can be improved by increasing the shutter speed. Six shutter speeds can be selected: 1/60 (normal speed), 1/100, 1/250, 1/1000, 1/2000, or 1/4000 of a second.
  • Page 34 (K-2) (K-2) Slide open the AUTO LOCK cover. Press SHUTTER SPEED repeatedly until the desired shutter speed indication appears. Each time you press the button, the indication changes as follows. ->No indication(1/60) _ 100 (1/100)_ 250 (1/250)_] 4000 (1/4000) _ 2000 (1/2000) _-- 1000 (1/1000) Notes •...
  • Page 35 (M-l) The size of the subject in the screen can be changed. Use "zoom-in" for dramatic close-ups. Use "zoom-out" for panoramic long shots. Also use zooming to focus manually or to decide the shooting angle. (M-l) -- for smooth and constant zooming (M-2) Press the T side of the power zoom button for telephoto (subject appears closer) and the W side for wide-angle (subject appears farther away).
  • Page 36 (N-l) Even tiny subjects, such as flowers, insects, photographs, can literally fill the screen with auto- focusing in macro. (N-l) Bring the camcorder as close as necessary to obtain the desired subject size. The subject can be as close as a minimum of 10 mm (13/32 inches) from the lens surface.
  • Page 37 (N-3) Notes • This function has no connection with the AUTO LOCK cover. You can use autofocusing in macro while manually adjusting the ordinary focus, etc. • Do not press the power zoom button while the zoom lever is moving for autofocusing in macro. Otherwise, autofocusing is released.
  • Page 38 (O-1) (O-2) When fading-in, the picture will gradually appear from a black screen. The sound will also gradually increase. (O-1) When fading-out, the picture will gradually disappear to a black screen. The sound will also gradually decrease. (0-2) This function will give your recording a professional appearance.
  • Page 39 (P-l) You can record the age (in years and months) of your child, by presetting his/her birth date. Once you preset your child's date of birth, your child's current age can be automatically displayed by pressing a single button. This allows you to make a record of your child's development.
  • Page 40 If you missed the desired number with DATE Keep pressing DATE (+). The number changes as follows: year: 1900 1901 current year- 99 <- current year month: JAN._ FEB. . <-- DEC. day: To correct/change the setting Follow the procedure from step 1 again. To advance the digits faster Keep DATE (+) pressed.
  • Page 41 (P-2) (P-2) Press START/STOP at the point where you want to insert the age indication. The camcorder is set in the standby mode. Press AGE/EVENT to select the indication you want to record. Each time you press AGE/EVENT, the indication changes as follows: No indication _ [] The first age Anniversary _ [] The second age An item with no presetting is skipped.
  • Page 42 If you do not record the age while recording You cannot add it later during playing back or editing. Be sure to follow the procedure "Recording the Age" while recording. About memory back-up The camcorderusesthe lithiumbatteryon the bottomto keepthe birthdate/eventdate in memory.On lithium batterylife, see page 18.
  • Page 43 (Q-l) You can easily make a proper connection of the camcorder and TV by using the supplied AC-V60/ V60A AC power adaptor. Check the type of your TV, and go to the appropriate section. You can also connect the camcorder directly to the TV, using the VIDEO-AUDIO (and RFU DC OUT) jacks.
  • Page 44 Make sure that the TV is turned off to prevent the speaker being damaged. (Q-3) Connect the AC power adaptor to the TV. Use a commercially available audio/video cable (like Sony VMC-710M/720M monaural TV, or VMC-910MS/920MS stereo TV). Connect the AC power adaptor to a wall outlet.
  • Page 45 (R-l) The supplied wirelessRemote Commander is useful to controlthe camcorder from a distance. When usingit, be sure to set the REMOTE COMMANDER ON/OFF switch to ON. (R-l) Set CHARGENTR on the AC power adaptor to VTR. Set POWER to VTR while pressing the green button.
  • Page 46 (R-2) (R-2) To view the still picture (playback pause) Press II PAUSE during playback. II appears in th6 viewfinder. To resume normal playback, press D or II. To view the picture at 1/5 speed (slow playback) Press t=- SLOW during playback. I=-appears in the viewfinder.
  • Page 47 About the playback sound In the various playback modes, streaks appear and the sound can be heard during playback in forward direction, but is a little noisy. If the still picture, frame-by-frame picture, or slow playback picture is noisy Set the camcorder in slow playback mode, and press the + or - side of EDITSEARCH until the least noisy picture appears.
  • Page 48 • Make connections using the supplied AC power adaptor and a commercially available audio/ video cable (like Sony VMC-710M/720M for monaural equipment, or VMC-910MS/920MS for stereo equipment). • Set the input selector of the VCR to LINE, if available.
  • Page 49 • Set the IN/OUT selector on the camcorder to • Make connections using a commercially available audio/video cable (like Sony VMC- 710M/720M for monaural equipment, or VMC- 910MS/920MS for stereo equipment). • Disconnect the RFU adaptor from the AC power adaptor, if it is connected.

  • Page 50: Recording From Another Vcr Or A Tv

    You can insert a new scene from a VCR or the TV onto your originally recorded tape. (U) REW (_ (_ FF • Connection is the same as in "Recording from Another VCR or a TV". • Set the VCR in the playback pause mode at the beginning of the scene to be recorded.
  • Page 51 During recording or playback, the digits on the counter indicate the recording or playback time. COUNTER RESET Press COUNTER RESET at the beginning of the tape so that the counter shows "0:00:00". Write down the counter reading at a particular point so that you can easily find that point later by referring to the tape counter.
  • Page 52 (W-l) Assume a good posture for shooting (W-l) For hand-held shots, it is important to hold the camcorder properly. • Hold the camcorder firmly and secure it with the grip strap so that you can easily manipulate the camcorder with your thumb. •...
  • Page 53 To get the best colors, a sufficient light level must be maintained. Photography lamps or halogen lamps are recommended. For best results, use of Sony video lights are recommended since their weight and low heat output levels allow safe, direct connection to the camcorder.
  • Page 54 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 unit may not operate correctly.
  • Page 55 (x-3) [a] Slight contamination [hi Critical contamination In such cases, 1 Clean the video heads with the Sony V8- 25CLH cleaning cassette (not supplied), referring to its instructions. 2 After cleaning, check if the picture is clear by recording or playing back with an ordinary tape.

  • Page 56: Using Your Camcorder Abroad

    Each country has its own electricity system and TV color system. Before using your camcorder abroad, check the following points. On operation • Operate the camcorder on 6.0 V (battery pack), 7.5 V (AC poweradaptor),or 9.0 V (alkaline batteries). • For DC or AC operation,usethe accessories You can use yourcamcorder in anycountrywith recommended in this manual.

  • Page 57: Specifications

    Power requirements Video recording system On battery mounting surface Rotary two-head, Helical scanning FM system 6.0 V (battery pack) Audio recording system 7.5 V (AC power adaptor) Rotary head, FM system 9.0 V (alkaline batteries) Power consumption Video signal NTSC color, EIA standards Usable cassette 8 mm video format cassette 6.2 W (camera recording)including...
  • Page 58 If any difficulty should arise during operation, go through the following table. Should the difficulty persist, unplug the unit and contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony facility. Waming Cause and cor_iVe actions beep iiiii_ii_i? The START/STOP • The POWER switch is not set to CAMERA.
  • Page 59 The EDIT switch is set in the direction of the arrow (page 48) The video heads may be contaminated. O blinking ° Clean the heads using the Sony V8-25CLH cleaning cassette. (page 55) When both the • The IN/OUT selector is set to OUT.
  • Page 60 The tape is at its end. . .lllllllllllllll(approx. 5sec.) The red mark on the cassette is exposed. IIIIIII!1111111 (approx. 5 sec.) Moisture condensation has occurred. " '111111111111111 iapprox. 5 sec.) Other trouble has occured. IIIIIIIIIIIIIII (approx. 5 sec.) Sony Corporation Printed in Japan...