Sony CCD-FX310 Before You Begin, Getting Started, Storing, Basic Camera Operation How to record

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	Before	You Begin
	About this manual				4
	Checking supplied accessories				5
	Before you start				5
	Getting	Started
:_i;;d_!i_! Charging and installing the battery pack					6
ilil i	Inserting a tape				8
	Preventing accidental erasure				8
	Adjusting the viewfinder lens				9
iil	Using the viewfinder as a sports finder				9
	Installing the lithium battery				10
	Setting the date and time				11
	Storing	a birth date in your camcorder			12
	Basic Camera Operation
	How to record			i	.......... 14
	Using Zooming Features				16
	PlayingBack a tape				17
	Using the remote commander				19
	Getting the most out of your battery pack				20
	Advanced		Camera Operation
	Connecting		alternative power sources		22
	Using house current				22
	Using car battery				23
	Camera recording				24
	Recording the date or time				24
	Puttingan AGE on your tape				24
	For low-positionrecording				25
	Checking the last portionof a scene you just recorded (Rec Review)				26
	Checking		recordingin the viewfinder (EDITSEARCH)		26
	Re-recording on a previouslyrecorded portion(EDITSEARCH)				27
	Helpful hints for recording				27
	Insertinga scene in the middle of a recorded tape				28
	Recordingwith an external microphone				29
	Connecting a wired remote control unit				29
	Manual adjustments				30
	Maintaining Focus				30
	Compensating for backlighting				30
	Using programAE (Auto Exposure)				31
	Selecting the PROGRAM AE Mode				31
	Fade-in and fade-out				32
	Playing back				33
	Editing				37
	Additional		Information
	Maintenance information				39
	Tips for	bettercamera recording			41
	Identifyingthe parts				44
	Indicatorsinside the viewfinder				48
	Trouble check				49
	Specifications				51
	Index			Back cover

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Contents CCD FX310 Regulations Information for the customers in the U.S.AGetting Started Basic Camera Operation How to recordAdvanced Camera Operation Connecting Before You BeginWelcome 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 Adjustment ring Press the small Green button on PowerWhat is a sports finder? When storing your camcorderChanging the lithium battery Adjust the blinking digits of minute by pressing Date + Correcting the date and time settingsPress Time Next to set the second to Birthday Indicator appears Viewfinder How to store birth datePower switch and slide the Power To Camera CAMpV Set the Standby switch upNow itsready for recording If you missed the correct number with Date +You can see through the viewfinder Press START/STOP red button onceWhen you have finished recording Checking the time remaining on the tapeTAPEiBATT Check To zoom PhtANT Video inputs, seeWhen you have finished playback Eject the tape, see Insert a tape. SeePress Play 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 climatesWhy the battery pack heats up? How to use the switch on the battery packRecommended temperatures during charging 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 cancel the stored birth date To stop recording the ageTo change the display while recording Press the side of Editsearch momentarily Hold the viewfinderwith yourthumb to preventSide for the playback picture in reverse At the desired point, release Editsearch Press START/STOP To pause recordingIf the tape reaches near the end during recording 111 Press Counter ResetRemote Accessory shoeAfter shooting Press Back LightTo choose best programmed AE mode Sports modeSet the Program AE switch to To the desired setting Press Fader while recording FADERindicatorstarts blinking When fading-outTo cancel the fade-in/out function AC-V35/V35A AC-V35/V35A a VcRITo locate the desired scene picture search To view the still picture playback pauseCounter shows Press when the playback has finished, as usualPress 11or IH At the point you later want to locateAUO,ON , DEO Pause How to connectUsing of the Edit switch To stop editingIf you use the Data Screen function If moisture condenses on the lens How to prevent moisture condensationIf moisture condenses Inside the unit If moisture condenses on the surface of the tapeTo clean the viewfinder Take a good posture for shooting To reattach the eyecupNtsc system countries Plan aheadLighting Difference In Color SystemOn care On operationDo not let sand get into the camcorder Do not let the camcorder get wetStandby 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 turnSymptom CauseBeeps General Wireless Ra madSystem Input and output O.etbrInformation Center O,P