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Model No. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference. CCD-Fx Serial No. AC-V Serial No Photo: CCD-FX430 Video8 Handycam ©1994 by Sony Corporation Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Model No. SONY® 3-758-676-23 (1) Video Camera Recorder 8 CCD-FX430/FX435/FX530/FX630 Operation Manual Before operating the unit, please read this product.
Model No. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference. CCD-Fx Serial No. AC-V Serial No Photo: CCD-FX430 Video8 Handycam ©1994 by Sony Corporation Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Model No. SONY® 3-758-676-23 (1) Video Camera Recorder 8 CCD-FX430/FX435/FX530/FX630 Operation Manual Before operating the unit, please read this product.
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... CAUTION You are designed to Video 8 Congratulations on a circuit different from that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your purchase of the FCC Rules. CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE THIS POLARIZED AC PLUG WITH AN ... - Your Handycam is intended to alert the user to operate this equipment does cause harmful interference to Ni-Cd your Handycam you call 416499-SONY (Canada only) Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking nickekadmium batteries. You will not occur in a particular installation if this equipment. ElECTRiC...
... CAUTION You are designed to Video 8 Congratulations on a circuit different from that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your purchase of the FCC Rules. CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE THIS POLARIZED AC PLUG WITH AN ... - Your Handycam is intended to alert the user to operate this equipment does cause harmful interference to Ni-Cd your Handycam you call 416499-SONY (Canada only) Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking nickekadmium batteries. You will not occur in a particular installation if this equipment. ElECTRiC...
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... Recording with the Age 22 Shooting with Backlighting 25 Using the PROGRAM AE Function 26 Fade-in and Fade-out (CCD-FX435/FX530/FX630) 27 Focusing Manually (CCD-FX630 only) 28 Releasing the STEADY SHOT Function (CCD-FX630 only) 30 Changing the Mode Settings 31 Editing onto Another Tape 33 Additional Information Changing the Lithium Battery 34...
... Recording with the Age 22 Shooting with Backlighting 25 Using the PROGRAM AE Function 26 Fade-in and Fade-out (CCD-FX435/FX530/FX630) 27 Focusing Manually (CCD-FX630 only) 28 Releasing the STEADY SHOT Function (CCD-FX630 only) 30 Changing the Mode Settings 31 Editing onto Another Tape 33 Additional Information Changing the Lithium Battery 34...
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Any differences in operation are for the four models listed below. Types of differences Model number CCD-FX430 CCD-FX435 CCD-FX530 CCD-FX630 Audio Monaural • • • Stereo • Steady Shot Manual Focus • • Fader • • • Note on a sandy beach or dusty place,...dust. for illustration purposes. Please check the list on a TV, you start reading this manual are clearly indicated in the text. Television programs, films, video tapes. "CCD-FX630 only". Precaution on the camcorder are shown in capital letters. Keep the camcorder away from...
Any differences in operation are for the four models listed below. Types of differences Model number CCD-FX430 CCD-FX435 CCD-FX530 CCD-FX630 Audio Monaural • • • Stereo • Steady Shot Manual Focus • • Fader • • • Note on a sandy beach or dusty place,...dust. for illustration purposes. Please check the list on a TV, you start reading this manual are clearly indicated in the text. Television programs, films, video tapes. "CCD-FX630 only". Precaution on the camcorder are shown in capital letters. Keep the camcorder away from...
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...to achieve a sharp focus. (4) Set the desired shot length using a tripod Focusing Manually When focusing manually, first focus in telephoto before recording, and then reset the shot length. (1) Set FOCUS to Use Manual Focus _. Focusing Manually - walls, sky, etc. • Too much brightness behind the subject Ic1 ...subject when using the power zoom button. In the following cases you should obtain better results by adjusting the focus manually. [o] 0 • Insufficient light [a] • Subjects with the FOCUS switch (CCD-FX630 only) When to MANUAL. MANUAL W 000 0 All CCD-FX630
...to achieve a sharp focus. (4) Set the desired shot length using a tripod Focusing Manually When focusing manually, first focus in telephoto before recording, and then reset the shot length. (1) Set FOCUS to Use Manual Focus _. Focusing Manually - walls, sky, etc. • Too much brightness behind the subject Ic1 ...subject when using the power zoom button. In the following cases you should obtain better results by adjusting the focus manually. [o] 0 • Insufficient light [a] • Subjects with the FOCUS switch (CCD-FX630 only) When to MANUAL. MANUAL W 000 0 All CCD-FX630
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To Shoot with Autofocus Momentarily When you want to switch to autofocus momentarily while recording in manual focus mode, push FOCUS down . When it is held down to AUTO. Note on the focus ring The focus ring does not have a stop position. Autofocus functions while FOCUS is released. manual focus mode will be resumed. The IrD indicator in the telephoto position. Shooting in relatively dark places Shoot at wide-angle after focusing in the viewfinder disappears. Aug WA 0 %., CCD-FX630 co To Return to Autofocus Mode Set FOCUS to PUSH AUTO.
To Shoot with Autofocus Momentarily When you want to switch to autofocus momentarily while recording in manual focus mode, push FOCUS down . When it is held down to AUTO. Note on the focus ring The focus ring does not have a stop position. Autofocus functions while FOCUS is released. manual focus mode will be resumed. The IrD indicator in the telephoto position. Shooting in relatively dark places Shoot at wide-angle after focusing in the viewfinder disappears. Aug WA 0 %., CCD-FX630 co To Return to Autofocus Mode Set FOCUS to PUSH AUTO.
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... 0 rTh C j •. Removing Dust from Inside the Viewfinder (1) While holding down the switch on the viewfinder barrel, turn the eyecup in this manual. • Should any solid object or liquid get inside the viewfinder. To Reattach the Eyecup (1) Replace the small lens inside the casing, unplug the camcorder... and have it checked by Sony dealer before operating it since heat may build up internally. • Keep the camcorder away from inside the viewfinder. (3) Clean the ...
... 0 rTh C j •. Removing Dust from Inside the Viewfinder (1) While holding down the switch on the viewfinder barrel, turn the eyecup in this manual. • Should any solid object or liquid get inside the viewfinder. To Reattach the Eyecup (1) Replace the small lens inside the casing, unplug the camcorder... and have it checked by Sony dealer before operating it since heat may build up internally. • Keep the camcorder away from inside the viewfinder. (3) Clean the ...
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... (p. ifi EE (FADER I 1 0A 1 'AUTO DATE 130Y. 5M 112:00:00 AM 0 E WIND indicator (CCD-FX530 only) (p. 31) E Manual focusing (CCD-FX630 only) (p. 28) E PROGRAM AE indicator (p. 26) E Steady Shot indicator (CCD-FX630 only) (p. 30) E Back Light indicator (p. 25) E FADER indicator (CCD-FX435/FX530/FX630) (p. 27) E Power zoom indicator (p. 13) E Warning indicators (p. 55) E Recording lamp/Battery lamp E Lights...
... (p. ifi EE (FADER I 1 0A 1 'AUTO DATE 130Y. 5M 112:00:00 AM 0 E WIND indicator (CCD-FX530 only) (p. 31) E Manual focusing (CCD-FX630 only) (p. 28) E PROGRAM AE indicator (p. 26) E Steady Shot indicator (CCD-FX630 only) (p. 30) E Back Light indicator (p. 25) E FADER indicator (CCD-FX435/FX530/FX630) (p. 27) E Power zoom indicator (p. 13) E Warning indicators (p. 55) E Recording lamp/Battery lamp E Lights...
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... 1 I II 30 5 12. 52 14 44 26 31 13 For Product information or operation, call: SONY CUSTOMER INFORMATION CENTER 201-368-9272 or write to: Sony Customer Information Center One Sony Drive Park Ridge, New Jersey 07656-8003 Sony Corporation Printed in /Fade-out 27 FADER 27 Fastforward 18 High-speed shutter mode 26...
... 1 I II 30 5 12. 52 14 44 26 31 13 For Product information or operation, call: SONY CUSTOMER INFORMATION CENTER 201-368-9272 or write to: Sony Customer Information Center One Sony Drive Park Ridge, New Jersey 07656-8003 Sony Corporation Printed in /Fade-out 27 FADER 27 Fastforward 18 High-speed shutter mode 26...