Sony Handycam CCD-FX430 Operation Manual

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Operation manual (56 pages)

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Recycling
Table of Contents
Checking Your Model Number
Types of Differences
Note on TV Color Systems
Precautions
Checking Supplied Accessories
After Taking the Camcorder out of the Box
Charging the Battery Pack
Charging Time
Battery Life
Removing the Battery Pack
Note on Charging the Battery Pack
Installing the Battery Pack
Inserting a Cassette
To Eject the Cassette
Preventing Accidental Erasure
Adjusting the Viewfinder Lens
Camera Recording
To Stop Recording Momentarily
To Finish Recording
Note on Standby Mode
Note on Recording
Note on the Tape Counter
Note on Beep Sound
Using the Zoom Feature
Zooming Speed
Hints for Better Shooting
Using the Viewfinder as a Sports Finder
Cautions on the Viewfinder
Checking the Recorded Picture
To Stop Playback
To Begin Re-Recording
Connections for Playback
Connecting to a TV Without Audio/Video Input Jacks
Connecting to a TV or a VCR with Audio/Video Input Jacks
Playing Back a Tape
Various Playback Modes
Note on Playback
To View a Still Picture
To Locate a Scene
Advanced Operations
Using Alternative Power Sources
Using House Current
To Remove the Adaptor
Recording with the Date or Time
Using a Car Battery
Options for Charging the Battery Pack
To Stop Recording with the Date or Time
Recording with the Age
Storing a Birth Date in Your Camcorder
Erasing the Age Indicator in the Viewfinder
To Correct the Setting
To Preset the Year before 1900
To Stop Recording with the Age
To Correct the Age Settings While Recording
Shooting with Backlighting
After Shooting
Using the Program AE Function
Selecting the Best Mode
Portrait Mode
High-Speed Shutter Mode
Fade-In and Fade-Out
To Cancel the Fade-In/Fade-Out Function
Focusing Manually
When to Use Manual Focus
To Shoot with Autofocus Momentarily
To Return to Autofocus Mode
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Releasing the Steady Shot Function
To Activate the Steady Shot Function Again
Changing the Mode Settings
Selecting the Mode Setting of each Item
Items for Player Mode Only
Editing Onto Another Tape
Before Editing
Starting Editing
To Stop Editing
Changing the Lithium Battery
Note on Lithium Battery
Resetting the Date or Time
To Check the Preset Date and Time
Playback Modes
Tips for Using the Battery Pack
Preparing the Battery Pack
To Save Battery Power
When to Replace the Battery Pack
Notes on the Rechargeable Battery Pack
Battery Pack Care
How to Use the Switch on the Battery Pack
Notes on Charging
After Long Storage
Notes on the Terminals
Maintenance
Moisture Condensation
Inside the Camcorder
How to Prevent Moisture Condensation
Video Head Cleaning
Removing Dust from Inside the Viewfinder
To Reattach the Eyecup
Camcorder Operation
On Handling Tapes
Camcorder Care
AC Power Adaptor
Using Your Camcorder Abroad
Power Sources
Difference in Color Systems
NTSC System Countries
Troublecheck
When the CHARGE Lamp Flashes
Specifications
Identifying the Parts
Attaching the Shoulder Strap
Operation Indicators
Remote Commander
Preparing the Remote Commander
Note on Battery Life
Using the Remote Commander
Remote Control Direction
Warning Indicators
Index

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1 Table of Contents
2 Charging the Battery Pack
3 Inserting a Cassette
4 Connecting to a Tv or a Vcr with Audio/Video Input Jacks
5 Playing Back a Tape
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