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... cassette compartment automatically goes down. See the page in the direction of your camcorder outdoors (p. 8). Open the DC IN jack cover. Quick Start Guide 4 EJECT AC power adaptor (supplied) Inserting a cassette (p. 14) 1 Slide EJECT in parentheses "( )" for more information.
... cassette compartment automatically goes down. See the page in the direction of your camcorder outdoors (p. 8). Open the DC IN jack cover. Quick Start Guide 4 EJECT AC power adaptor (supplied) Inserting a cassette (p. 14) 1 Slide EJECT in parentheses "( )" for more information.
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Contents of the camcorder, video tape, etc. 7 Getting started Checking supplied accessories Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder. 1 2 3 4 5 1 AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power adaptor (1), Power cord (1) (p. 9) 2 NP-F330 battery pack (1) (p. 8, 9) 4 A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 22) 5 Shoulder strap (1) (p. 61) 3 CR2025 lithium battery (1) (p. 46) The lithium battery is not made due to a malfunction of the recording cannot be compensated if recording or playback is already installed in your camcorder.
Contents of the camcorder, video tape, etc. 7 Getting started Checking supplied accessories Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder. 1 2 3 4 5 1 AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power adaptor (1), Power cord (1) (p. 9) 2 NP-F330 battery pack (1) (p. 8, 9) 4 A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 22) 5 Shoulder strap (1) (p. 61) 3 CR2025 lithium battery (1) (p. 46) The lithium battery is not made due to a malfunction of the recording cannot be compensated if recording or playback is already installed in your camcorder.
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... battery pack attached for your camcorder to the DC IN jack with the plug's v mark facing up. (2) Connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor. (3) Connect the power cord to a wall outlet. (4) Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHARGE). The remaining battery time is completed until ...FULL appears in minutes on the display window. When the remaining battery indicator changes to use the battery longer than usual. 4 POWER CAMERA OFF (CHARGE) PLAYER 1 ...
... battery pack attached for your camcorder to the DC IN jack with the plug's v mark facing up. (2) Connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor. (3) Connect the power cord to a wall outlet. (4) Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHARGE). The remaining battery time is completed until ...FULL appears in minutes on the display window. When the remaining battery indicator changes to use the battery longer than usual. 4 POWER CAMERA OFF (CHARGE) PLAYER 1 ...
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Remaining battery time indicator The remaining battery time indicator in the display window. 10 min" appears in the display window roughly indicates the recording time. Battery pack The battery pack is not to be used for a long time, charge the battery pack once fully and then ...use it until it leaves the factory. This may cause a short-circuit, damaging the AC power adaptor. •Keep the battery pack dry. •When the battery pack is charged a little before it fully discharges again. Until your camcorder calculates ...
Remaining battery time indicator The remaining battery time indicator in the display window. 10 min" appears in the display window roughly indicates the recording time. Battery pack The battery pack is not to be used for a long time, charge the battery pack once fully and then ...use it until it leaves the factory. This may cause a short-circuit, damaging the AC power adaptor. •Keep the battery pack dry. •When the battery pack is charged a little before it fully discharges again. Until your camcorder calculates ...
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...indicate the time using a normally charged battery. * Approximate continuous recording time at 77°F (25°C). The battery life will be shorter if you use your camcorder. 11 The battery life will be shorter. After charging the battery pack Disconnect the AC power adaptor from the DC IN jack on /off. Getting started... (Normal charge) 150 (90) 210 (150) 300 (240) 390 (330) 420 (360) Approximate number of minutes to charge an empty battery pack Recording time Battery pack NP-F330 (supplied) NP-F530 NP-F550 NP-F730 NP-F730H/F750 NP-F930 NP-F950 NP-F960 Continuous* 170 (160) 305...
...indicate the time using a normally charged battery. * Approximate continuous recording time at 77°F (25°C). The battery life will be shorter if you use your camcorder. 11 The battery life will be shorter. After charging the battery pack Disconnect the AC power adaptor from the DC IN jack on /off. Getting started... (Normal charge) 150 (90) 210 (150) 300 (240) 390 (330) 420 (360) Approximate number of minutes to charge an empty battery pack Recording time Battery pack NP-F330 (supplied) NP-F530 NP-F550 NP-F730 NP-F730H/F750 NP-F930 NP-F950 NP-F960 Continuous* 170 (160) 305...
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...into a wall outlet. Using a car battery Use Sony DC Adaptor/Charger (not supplied). 13 Notes •The AC power adaptor can supply power even if the battery pack is attached to your camcorder with the plug's v mark facing up. (2) Connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor. (3) Connect the power cord to a wall ... the wall outlet, even if the set is not disconnected from the AC power source (house current) as long as it from a wall outlet using the AC power adaptor. (1) Open the DC IN jack cover, and connect the AC power adaptor to the DC IN jack on your camcorder. •The DC IN...
...into a wall outlet. Using a car battery Use Sony DC Adaptor/Charger (not supplied). 13 Notes •The AC power adaptor can supply power even if the battery pack is attached to your camcorder with the plug's v mark facing up. (2) Connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor. (3) Connect the power cord to a wall ... the wall outlet, even if the set is not disconnected from the AC power source (house current) as long as it from a wall outlet using the AC power adaptor. (1) Open the DC IN jack cover, and connect the AC power adaptor to the DC IN jack on your camcorder. •The DC IN...
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- Basics - Refer to the operating instructions of your camcorder to a TV or VCR without Video/Audio input jacks Use an NTSC system RFU adaptor (not supplied). Then, set the TV/VCR selector on the TV to LINE. Set the input selector on the TV screen. Playback - Connect your TV ...or VCR. To connect to the TV using the AC power adaptor (p. 13). VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT IN VIDEO AUDIO : Signal flow If your TV is already connected to a VCR Connect your TV or VCR and the RFU...
- Basics - Refer to the operating instructions of your camcorder to a TV or VCR without Video/Audio input jacks Use an NTSC system RFU adaptor (not supplied). Then, set the TV/VCR selector on the TV to LINE. Set the input selector on the TV screen. Playback - Connect your TV ...or VCR. To connect to the TV using the AC power adaptor (p. 13). VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT IN VIDEO AUDIO : Signal flow If your TV is already connected to a VCR Connect your TV or VCR and the RFU...
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...set to operate. c Clean the heads using the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning cassette (not supplied). (p. 55) In the recording and playback modes Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions ... The tape does not move when a video control button is pressed. Additional Information Troubleshooting Symptom The picture is recorded in the viewfinder. c Connect the AC power adaptor to OFF, or use the NightShot function... not connected to CAMERA or OFF (CHARGE). c Install a charged battery pack. (p. 8, 9) • The AC power adaptor is set to OFF. (p. 39) • The video head may be ...
...set to operate. c Clean the heads using the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning cassette (not supplied). (p. 55) In the recording and playback modes Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions ... The tape does not move when a video control button is pressed. Additional Information Troubleshooting Symptom The picture is recorded in the viewfinder. c Connect the AC power adaptor to OFF, or use the NightShot function... not connected to CAMERA or OFF (CHARGE). c Install a charged battery pack. (p. 8, 9) • The AC power adaptor is set to OFF. (p. 39) • The video head may be ...
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... for at least 1 hour to acclimatize. (p. 54) • Some troubles has occurred in the display window. • The AC power adaptor is dead. c Contact your camcorder. The melody or beep sounds for cassette ejection work. • Moisture condensation has occurred. c... Connect it again, then operate your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. 50 c Remove the cassette and insert it firmly. (p. 8, 13) • The ...
... for at least 1 hour to acclimatize. (p. 54) • Some troubles has occurred in the display window. • The AC power adaptor is dead. c Contact your camcorder. The melody or beep sounds for cassette ejection work. • Moisture condensation has occurred. c... Connect it again, then operate your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. 50 c Remove the cassette and insert it firmly. (p. 8, 13) • The ...
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...rectify the problem even if you are using the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning cassette (not supplied). (p. ... display function. c Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility and inform them of...corrective actions a few times, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony facility. c Disconnect the power cord of ... your camcorder yourself. •E:ss:ss Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. 51 c Clean the heads using ... unable to acclimatize. (p. 54) • The video heads are dirty. This function displays the current condition...
...rectify the problem even if you are using the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning cassette (not supplied). (p. ... display function. c Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility and inform them of...corrective actions a few times, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony facility. c Disconnect the power cord of ... your camcorder yourself. •E:ss:ss Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. 51 c Clean the heads using ... unable to acclimatize. (p. 54) • The video heads are dirty. This function displays the current condition...
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... shows TV color systems used overseas. Simple setting of clock by setting a time difference. Select WORLD TIME in any country or area with the AC power adaptor supplied with VIDEO/AUDIO input jack. PAL system Australia, Austria, Belgium, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Great Britain, Holland, Hong Kong, Italy, Kuwait...Using your camcorder abroad You can easily set the clock to the local time by time difference You can use a commercially available AC plug adaptor necessary, depending on a TV, it must be an NTSC system based TV with your camcorder within 100 V to 240...
... shows TV color systems used overseas. Simple setting of clock by setting a time difference. Select WORLD TIME in any country or area with the AC power adaptor supplied with VIDEO/AUDIO input jack. PAL system Australia, Austria, Belgium, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Great Britain, Holland, Hong Kong, Italy, Kuwait...Using your camcorder abroad You can easily set the clock to the local time by time difference You can use a commercially available AC plug adaptor necessary, depending on a TV, it must be an NTSC system based TV with your camcorder within 100 V to 240...
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... on 7.2 V (battery pack) or 8.4 V (AC power adaptor). • For DC or AC operation, use the accessories recommended in this malfunction cannot be...8226; Remove the tape, and periodically turn on the power, operate the CAMERA and PLAYER sections and play back a tape for a long time. •...cord, pull it out by a Sony dealer before operating it from AM receivers and video equipment. On handling tapes Do not... if the recording tab is not a malfunction. • Donotplacetheunitinlocationsthatare: - AM receivers and video equipment disturb AM reception and video operation. • ...
... on 7.2 V (battery pack) or 8.4 V (AC power adaptor). • For DC or AC operation, use the accessories recommended in this malfunction cannot be...8226; Remove the tape, and periodically turn on the power, operate the CAMERA and PLAYER sections and play back a tape for a long time. •...cord, pull it out by a Sony dealer before operating it from AM receivers and video equipment. On handling tapes Do not... if the recording tab is not a malfunction. • Donotplacetheunitinlocationsthatare: - AM receivers and video equipment disturb AM reception and video operation. • ...
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...CCD (Charged Coupled Device) Approx. 270,000 pixels (Effective: Approx. 250,000 pixels) Lens Combined power zoom lens Filter diameter 37 mm 20× (Optical), 200× (Digital) Focal length 5/32 - 2 7/8 in. (3.6 - 72 mm) When converted to a 35 mm still camera...Video camera recorder System Video recording system 2 rotary heads Helical scanning FM system Audio recording system Rotary heads, FM system Video signal NTSC color, EIA standards Usable cassette 8 mm video format cassette Standard 8 Recording...minijack (ø 3.5 mm) AC power adaptor Power requirements 100 - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Power ...
...CCD (Charged Coupled Device) Approx. 270,000 pixels (Effective: Approx. 250,000 pixels) Lens Combined power zoom lens Filter diameter 37 mm 20× (Optical), 200× (Digital) Focal length 5/32 - 2 7/8 in. (3.6 - 72 mm) When converted to a 35 mm still camera...Video camera recorder System Video recording system 2 rotary heads Helical scanning FM system Audio recording system Rotary heads, FM system Video signal NTSC color, EIA standards Usable cassette 8 mm video format cassette Standard 8 Recording...minijack (ø 3.5 mm) AC power adaptor Power requirements 100 - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Power ...
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Index A, B AC power adaptor 9 Adjusting viewfinder 16 A/V connecting cable ...... 22, 38 BACK LIGHT 18 Battery pack 8 Beep 42 BOUNCE 27 C, D Charging battery 9 Clock set 43 Connection (viewing on TV ... battery 13 (battery pack 8 Power zoom 17 PROGRAM AE 30 R Rec Review 21 Recording and playback systems 45 Recording mode 41 Recording time 11 Remaining tape indicator ...... 18 Remaining battery time indicator 18 Remote control jack (LANC 63 RFU adaptor 22 S Self-diagnosis display 51 SEL/PUSH EXEC dial 61 Shoulder strap 61 Skip...
Index A, B AC power adaptor 9 Adjusting viewfinder 16 A/V connecting cable ...... 22, 38 BACK LIGHT 18 Battery pack 8 Beep 42 BOUNCE 27 C, D Charging battery 9 Clock set 43 Connection (viewing on TV ... battery 13 (battery pack 8 Power zoom 17 PROGRAM AE 30 R Rec Review 21 Recording and playback systems 45 Recording mode 41 Recording time 11 Remaining tape indicator ...... 18 Remaining battery time indicator 18 Remote control jack (LANC 63 RFU adaptor 22 S Self-diagnosis display 51 SEL/PUSH EXEC dial 61 Shoulder strap 61 Skip...