Sony CCD-FX510 Manuale Utente

3-755-145-23 (1)Vídeo Camera Recorder B_______CCD-FX510Operation ManualBefore operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for

Adjusting the Viewfinder LensBefore you use the camcorder for the first time, adjust the viewfinder lens to best fit your eyesight. Make sure that a b

Returning to the normal viewfinder positionTurn the adjustment ring counterclockwise until the word "STBY" that appears in the viewfinder co

Installing the Lithium BatteryTo store birth dates and a title in the camcorder's memory, as well as to activate the clock, a lithium battery mus

Setting the Date and TimeYou need to set the camcorder's date and time to be able to superimpose the date and time onto your video.Make sure that

storing a Birth Date in Your CamcorderWhen your child's birth date is preset in the camcorder, you can put your child’s age. in years and months,

If you missed the correct number with DATE (•••) Keep pressing DATE (+).The indicator changes as follows:Year: 1900^1901-------------»Current yeart I

eiirsi 111 1111 Si E5 •*! WaM E5J ll*J 1 How to RecordKeep the lense clean or the tocus cannot be adjusted properly.1Hold the camcorder by putting

Press START/STOP (red button) once.The camera is recording when the word "REC” appears in the viewfinder screen and the red iamp iights up in the

How to RecordChecking the tape remainingPress TAPE/BATT CHECK.Tape length indicatorThe tape length indicator which shows the tape remaining time appea

Playing Back a TapeYou can use this camcorder as a VCR by connecting it directly to your TV for playback. After you connect this camcorder to your TV.

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.5CAUTIONRISK Of EieC'RiC Shock OONOrOPiNCAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF

Playing Back a TapePlaying Back a Tapey-o-1Press the small green button on the POWER switch and set it to VTR.Insert a tape.Turn on the TV and select

Using the Remote CommanderUsing the Remote Commander, you can be in the picture with your friends and family while recording, or conveniently control

Using the Remote CommanderGetting familiar with some buttonsHOLD switchWhen you slide the switch in the direction of the arrow, all the buttons will b

Getting the Most out of Your Battery PackPreparing the Rechargeable Battery PackHave sufficient battery pack power to do 2 to 3 times as much recordin

Getting the Most out of Your Battery PackKeep the Terminals CleanIf the terminals (metal parts on the back) are not clean, the battery duration will b

Chapter 3: Advanced Camera OperationConnecting Alternative Power SourcesYou can choose any of the following power sources for your camcorder: battery

Connecting Alternative Power SourcesAC power adaptor only—(When using the camcorder with the AC power adaptor while on a trip, etc.)23and then push d

Recording with the CameraIn the previous chapter, “Basic Camera Operation", you learned the basic recording operations. This section shows you ho

Recording with the CameraPutting an Age on Your TapeHere's how to put the age of your children in your video while recording.Make sure that birth

To cancel a stored birth date1 Perform steps 1 to 4 in “Storing a Birth Date in Your Camcorder" on page 14, to select the memory number to be ca

Table of ContentsIsoCOIsoIJZOBefore You BeginAbout this manual...

Recording with the CameraRec Review Using EDITSEARCHUsing EDITSEARCH, you can check the last portion of a scene you just recorded in CAMERA mode. This

Re-recording over a Previously Recorded Portion (EDITSEARCH)You can re-shoot a scene over the last recorded portion using EDITSEARCH. The previously r

Recording with the CameraInserting a Scene in the Middle of a Recorded TapeYou can insert a scene In the middle of a recorded tape by setting the star

Press START/STOP.Insert recording begins. The insert recording stops automatically at the counter zero point.To cancel the ZERO MEMPress ZERO MEM.Note

Recording with the CameraRecording with an External MicrophoneYou can connect an external stereo microphone (not supplied) to the MIC jack. This jack

The camcorder's automatic functions offer you worry-free operation under most shooting conditions. But in some circumstances, manual adjustment i

Making Manual AdjustmentsFocusing manuallyWhen adjusting the focus manually, the best way is to first adjust at the telephoto position before recordin

Compensating for BacklightingThis camcorder automatically controls the exposure. However, when shooting a subject that is backlit, that is, if the lig

Using Program AEWhen you use the PROGRAM AE (Auto Exposure) function, you can create a 'portrait" effect (shallow depth of field) or capture

4 Press START/STOP.Recording in Portrait mode starts.Resuming Automatic modeSet the AUTO LOCK switch to the green position.Note When recording under

Welcome to Video 8Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony Handycam ‘ camcorder. With your Handycam you can capture life's precious moments

Using Program AE4 Press START/STOP.Recording in Sports mode starts.Resuming Automatic modeSet the PROGRAM AE switch to the green position.Hints for ef

High-Speed Shutter ModetIn High-Speed Shutter mode, the shutter speed is set to 1/4000. Subjects moving at high speed can be recorded and the picture

Using Program AEResuming the normal shutter speedSet the PROGRAM AE switch to the green position.Notes • In High-Speed Shutter mode, record in sunligh

Using Special EffectsYou can get a professional-looking home video using these special effects: zoom, close- up. fade-in and fade-out.ZoomingBy zoomin

Using Special EffectsClose-up (Macro)You can shoot subjects that are at least 1 cm (about 1/2 inch) away from the lens surface.1Set the AUTO LOCK swit

Fade-in and Fade-outYou can 1ade-in or fade-out to give your recording a professional appearance. When fading-in, the picture will gradually appear fr

Superimposing TextThis section shows you how to superimpose your own hand written message (title) or graphics over the scene.//, l//'+ClimbingIns

Press COLOR/MODE and select the title colorEach time you press the button, the indicator changes as follows:WHT (white) ^ BLUE ^ GRN (green) ^ CYAN T

Superimposing TextSelecting the display mode of a titleYou can scroll your title up and down like scrolling credits in a movie. Also, you can reverse

Superimposing a Title on Your TapeThe following example shows you how to superimpose a title with the scrolling up effect. The color name and the disp

Supplied AccessoriesConfirm that the following accessories have been supplied with your camcorder.• Wireless Remote Commander (1)> Size AA (R6) bat

Playing BackIn the "Basic Camera Operation" section (page 19). the basic connections to your TV are explained.In this section, several other

Without connecting adaptor1 Connect the Video and Audio jacks on the TV and your camcorder with the AV cable. If your TV is a monaural type, use the

Playing BackConnecting to a TV via a VCRIf your TV has no VIDEO/AUDIO input jacksDisconnect the antenna connection between the TV and the VCR, and con

Playing Back a Tape at Various SpeedsThe supplied wireless Remote Commander is useful to control the camcorder from a distance. Before using it, be su

Locating the desired scene (picture search)Keep pressing or during playback or in Still picture mode. & or S appears in the viewfinder.To resume n

RecordingRecording from a VCR or TVYou can record a tape from another VCR or a TV program from a TV, both of which are equipped with video/audio outpu

Using the Tape CounterDuring recording or playback, the digits on the counter indicate the actual recording or playback time.Counting the whole tapePr

EditingEditing Tapes with a VCRYou can edit a tape if you have an additional @ 8mm, fB Betamax or iVHS VHS format VCR Original tapeEdited tapeThis por

Editing a tape1 Insert a tape to be recorded on into the recording VCR.Slide the EDIT switch on the camcorder in the direction of the arrowSet the POW

Replacing Recordings on a Tape (Insert Editing)You can insert a new scene from a VCR on your originally recorded tape by setting the starting point an

Chapter 1: Getting StartedCharging and Installing the Battery PackBefore you can use your camcorder, you need to charge and install the battery pack.C

4 By pressing «. locate the start point where the insert should begin.REW9S At the start point, set the camcorder into recording pause mode.Slide REC

Chapter 4: Additional InformationMaintenance InformationMoisture CondensationIf the camcorder is brought directly from a cold place to a warm place, m

Maintenance InformationHow to prevent moisture condensationWhen bringing the camcorder from a cold place to a warm place, put the camcorder in a plast

Viewfinder CleaningCleaning the viewfinderReattaching the eyecup1Align the groove on the eyecup with the ( mark on the barrel.Turn the eyecup in the o

Tips for Better Camera RecordingAchieving a Better Camera RecordingAssume a good posture for shootingFor hand-held shots, it is important to hold thec

Brightness levelsUsing the following chart as a reference, take a few minutes to familiarize yourself with brightness levels to improve your recording

Tips for Better Camera RecordingPrecautionsOn operationOn careOperate the camcorder on 6.0 V (battery pack) or 7.5 V (AC power adaptor).For DC or AC o

Identifying the PartsFor details on the use of each part, refer to the pages indicated in the circle.[T] POWER switchCAMERA: for camera recording VTR:

Identifying the Partsd> PLAY (playback)►► FF (fast-forward)◄◄ REW (rewind) . STOP (stop)II PAUSE (pause)(ii) Lens capd VIDEO input/output jack (pho

Accessary shoe Remote control sensor ф Focus ring FADER button Ф Tripod receptacle (bottom) AUTO LOCK switch ф ф ф ф BACK LIGHT button Ф PROGRAM AE sw

Installing the Battery PackWhen you have finished charging the battery, install the battery pack as follows:1 With the arrow mark on the battery pack

Identifying the PartsViewfinderÎ4Ô1 Camera recording/battery lamp ® (H COUNTER RESET button ® ®M ZERO MEM button ® ® ®HH TAPBBATT CHECK button©® Viewf

Wireless Remote Commander|T) o PLAY (play back) button ®[2] REW (rewind) button ® m □ STOP button [D II PAUSE button ®[D DATA SCREEN button* ®[6] HOLD

Indicators inside the Viewfinder and the Display WindowInside the Viewfinder[a]Manual focusing (^)Ik]ibjBACK LIGHT is pressed. (O)[i][c]PROGRAM AE set

TroubleshootingIf you run into any problems using the camcorder, use the following table to troubleshoot the problem. Should the difficulty persist, u

If an indicator blinks in the viewfinder screen and the display window or a caution lamp on the mam unit blinks, check the following table.slow blinki

SpecificationsSystemVideo recording systemRotary two heads. Helical scanning FM system Audio recording systemRotary head. FM system Video signal NTSC

A______________________AC Adaptor...6,19.25Accessory Shoe...34Adjusting Viewfinder...10Age Button...

Charging and Installing the Battery PackBattery life and remaining capacityA fully charged battery pack lasts for;Type of battery packNP-55H(supplied)

Inserting a TapeMake sure that the battery pack or other power source is attached.1 Press the small blue button on the EJECT knob and simultaneously s