Sony CCD-FX310 operation manual Remote, Accessory shoe

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You can connect an external microphone (not supplied) to the MIC jack. This jack also accepts a "plug-in-power" microphone.

Attach the microphone to the accessory shoe of the camcorder.

If the microphone has two plugs, connect the DC IN plug to the RFU DC OUT jack on the camcorder.

Accessory shoe

--MIC jack

RFU DC OUT jack

Note	When recording with an external microphone, wind noise is not muted.

When you connect a wrred remote control unit or editing controller (not supphed) to the l,t REMOTE control connector, you can operate your camcorder from a distance.

REMOTE control connector

About @ (LANC)

Ustands for Local ApplicationControl Bus System. The @ connector is used for

controllingthe tape transport of video equipment and peripherals connected to it. This connector has the same function as the connectors indicated as CONTROL L or

REMOTE.

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Contents CCD FX310 Regulations Information for the customers in the U.S.AAdvanced Camera Operation Connecting Basic Camera Operation How to recordBefore You Begin Getting StartedWelcome to Video You also need to set the Beep switch Wireless RemoteUse the battery completely before recharging 110 Battery life and remaining capacityCassette compartment marked Push What is a sports finder? Press the small Green button on PowerWhen storing your camcorder Adjustment ringChanging the lithium battery Press Time Next to set the second to Adjust the blinking digits of minute by pressing Date +Correcting the date and time settings Power switch and slide the Power How to store birth dateTo Camera CAMpV Set the Standby switch up Birthday Indicator appears ViewfinderNow itsready for recording If you missed the correct number with Date +You can see through the viewfinder Press START/STOP red button onceTAPEiBATT Check When you have finished recordingChecking the time remaining on the tape To zoom PhtANT Video inputs, seePress Play When you have finished playback Eject the tape, seeInsert a tape. See Getting familiar with some buttons Set the Power switch on the camcorder as followsMake sure you use up Battery before recharging Battery life is shorter in cold climatesRecommended temperatures during charging Why the battery pack heats up?How to use the switch on the battery pack Place Power source Accessory to be used To remove the do pack Removeit thesame wayas youdo with the batterypack. SeepagePress START/STOP Press AGE/EVENT to select the indicator you want to recordTo change the display while recording To cancel the stored birth dateTo stop recording the age Side for the playback picture in reverse Press the side of Editsearch momentarilyHold the viewfinderwith yourthumb to prevent If the tape reaches near the end during recording At the desired point, release Editsearch Press START/STOPTo pause recording 111 Press Counter ResetRemote Accessory shoeAfter shooting Press Back LightSet the Program AE switch to To the desired setting To choose best programmed AE modeSports mode To cancel the fade-in/out function Press Fader while recording FADERindicatorstarts blinkingWhen fading-out AC-V35/V35A AC-V35/V35A a VcRITo locate the desired scene picture search To view the still picture playback pausePress 11or IH Press when the playback has finished, as usualAt the point you later want to locate Counter showsAUO,ON , DEO Pause How to connectIf you use the Data Screen function Using of the Edit switchTo stop editing If moisture condenses Inside the unit How to prevent moisture condensationIf moisture condenses on the surface of the tape If moisture condenses on the lensTo clean the viewfinder Take a good posture for shooting To reattach the eyecupLighting Plan aheadDifference In Color System Ntsc system countriesDo not let sand get into the camcorder On operationDo not let the camcorder get wet On careStandby switch Tape transport buttons Play playback Additional Information Additional Informatton II F£ FJit=TlvJL fl3TJm Power zoom button LiD- Slow slow playback buttonCorrective actions Atiach the battery Power does not turnBeeps SymptomCause System Wireless Ra madInput and output O.etbr GeneralInformation Center O,P