Sony Video8 Handycam CCD-FX620, Operation Manual

Page 1: ...it for future reference Owner s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom of the camcorder and AC power adaptor Record the serial numbers in the space provided on the right hand Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product Model No CCD FX620 Serial No Model No AC V25S Serial No Video 8 Handgram Fg 1993 by Sony Corporation ...

Page 2: ...s B digita_ device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that i...

Page 3: ... 17 Using the Zoom Feature 19 Recording the Date or Time 19 Recording an Age 20 Checking the Recorded Picture in the Viewfinder 21 Connections for Playback 22 Connecting to a TV or VCR Using the Connecting Adaptor 22 Connecting to a TV or VCR Directly with A V Connecting Cable 24 Connecting to a TV Directly without A V Connecting Cable 24 Playing Back a Tape 25 Various Playback Modes 26 Preparing ...

Page 4: ...to use a PAL M system based TV you will need an NTSC PAL M transcoder as this is an NTSC based camcorder Please check the list on page 44 to see the TV color system of your country Note on the Supplied RFU Adaptor Since each country has its own electricity and TV color system you may not be able to use the RFU adaptor when you use the camcorder abroad Precaution on Copyright i _ _ _ i_ _i_ _ i_ i_...

Page 5: ... 1 p 6 AC Power Adaptor AC V25S 1 p 6 Lithium Battery CR2025 1 p 10 A V Connecting Cable 1 p 22 RFU Adaptor RFU 90UC 1 p 23 Shoulder Strap 1 p 49 Jack Cover 1 attached to the camcorder Lens Cap 1 attached to the camcorder p 17 _ o o t O o 7 _ct 09 15 Q _ 0 0 b 69 6 o After You Take the Camcorder Out of the Box Move the viewfinder barrel in the direction of the arrow 5 ...

Page 6: ...OWER lamp goes out Then disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet 1 2 J Detaching the Battery Pack from the AC Power Adaptor Slide the battery packin the oppositedirectionof the arrow on the battery pack Charging time and battery life Type of battery pack Required charging time Battery life NP 55 supplied 70 NP 77H NP 77HD 160 NP 77 140 90 120 80 50 110 85 60 Approximate minutes using AC V25S...

Page 7: ...ower cord After about one minute reconnect the power cord and set the VTR DC OUT CHARGE selector to CHARGE again Installing the Battery Pack 1 Lift up the viewfinder barrel 2 Make sure you hold the battery pack properly Align the right side of the battery pack with the white line on the camcorder While pressing the battery pack slide it to the right until it clicks r 1 2 Detaching the Battery Pack...

Page 8: ...r and red lamp in the viewfinder and the f_l indicator in the display window change from slow blinking to rapid blinking while you are recording d Turn off the power switch of the camcorder and replace the battery pack Leave the tape in the camcorder to obtain a smooth transition between scenes after the battery pack is replaced d Notes on Charging Before using the battery pack charge It sufficien...

Page 9: ...causes overdischarging and shortens battery life A charged battery pack always discharges even when it is not in use after charging Thus it is recommended that you charge the battery right before using How to use the switch on the battery pack g This switch is provided so that you can remember the charging status Set the switch to the no mark position when charging is completed Set the switch to t...

Page 10: ... 1 year under normal conditions When the lithium battery becomes weak the _ indicator will flash in the viewfinder for about 5 seconds when you turn STANDBY up while the POWER switch is set to CAMERA In this case replace the battery with a Sony CR2025 or Duracell DL 2025 Use of any other battery may present a risk of fire or explosion When replacing the lithium battery keep the battery pack or oth...

Page 11: ...TIME NEXT again the time indicator will disappear f ii i i ii L 3 DATE TIME NEXT To advance digits faster Hold down DATE To correct the date and time setting Repeat steps 3 to 4 To check the preset date and time Press DATE to display the date indicator in the display window and in the viewfinder Press TIME NEXT to display the time indicator When you press the same button again the indicator goes o...

Page 12: ...and AGE EVENT simultaneously for a few seconds until the 1 00 indicator appears in the display window 4 Press DATE to select memory 2 5 Press TIME NEXT The 00 indicator flashes 6 Enter the birth date by adjusting the flashing indicators for the year month and day by using DATE and TIME NEXT 3 TIME NEXT AGE EVENT _ I r __l _ L L 4 5 DATE _ _ u_ L _ f UU t t_F_ ULI TIME NEXT 2 _ I _jiL_ 6 TIME NEXT ...

Page 13: ... again The year goes back 99 years 3 Go to step 6 on page 12 When in 2000 01 is displayed in step 3 on page 12 After that it advances every year as 02 03 To Cancel the Stored Birth Date 1 Press AGE EVENT and TIME NEXT simultaneously to display 1 in the display window Press DATE to select a birth date to cancel 2 Press TIME NEXT twice The month indicator flashes 3 Press DATE repeatedly until appear...

Page 14: ...tte holder automatically moves up and opens 2 Insert a cassette not supplied with the window facing out 3 Press the PUSH mark on the cassette holder until it clicks to close it The cassette holder will automatically slide down 1 3 Ejecting the Cassette While pressing the blue button on EJECT slide EJECT down 14 ...

Page 15: ...djustment ring so that the indicators in the viewfinder come into sharp focus ili_ ii_iii_ _i_ _ i _ i_i_i _ _ _ ii_ 1 ii iii 0 0 i ili i iiii i ii i ii When you purchase the camcorder BEEP is set to ON The camcorder will beep Once when you start recording Twice when you stop recording Repeatedly when warning of unusual conditions p 53 These beeps are not recorded on a tape To deactivate the beep ...

Page 16: ... the camcorder on a flat surface or use a tripod Try placing the oamcorder on a table or any other flat surface of suitable height If you have a tripod for a still camera you can also use it with the camcorder p 47 Make sure the tripod screw is shorter than 6 5 mm 9 32 in 16 What is a Sports Finder It is a function that enables you to monitor the picture while your eye is at a distance from the ey...

Page 17: ...nd slide the POWER switch to OFF Then eject the cassette p 14 To protect the lens attach the lens cap to the lens by pressing the releases on the cap Note on Standby mode If you leave the camcorder for more than 5 minutes with a cassette inserted in Standby mode the camcorder goes off automatically This is to prevent the battery from being expended unnecessarily and is to protect the tape from wea...

Page 18: ...urce attached c Notes on the tape remaining Indicator The tape remaining indicatordoes not change while using EDITSEARCH I_1_ or 4141 In playback mode the indicatordoes not show the minutes remaining Notes on the battery capacity remaining indicator The battery capacity remaining indicator of the camcorder may indicate a different remaining capacity from that of the NP 77HD battery pack Charge the...

Page 19: ...hat is at least 1 2 m about 471 4inches away from the lens surface in the telephoto position or 1 cm about 1 2 inches in the wide angle position Manual focusing In macro You can also shoot with manual focus while doing close ups p 30 Recording the Date or Time You can record the date or time displayed in the viewfinder with the scene while making a camera recording p 17 Make sure the date is set p...

Page 20: ...press AGE EVENT the indicatorchanges from The first age to The second age The third age and back to no indicator No preset item will be skipped The 21 or indicatorgoes out after one second To Stop Recording the Age Press AGE EVENT repeatedly until the indicator goes out To Select or Change an Age in the Memory to Record While Recording Press AGE EVENT repeatedly until the indicator you want to rec...

Page 21: ...ease EDITSEARCH side to view the playback picture forward side to view the playback picture in reverse 3 EDITSEARCH d 1 POWER START STOP Note on using EDITSEARCH When you raise the viewfinder and use EDITSEARCH hold the viewfinder with your thumb to prevent movement Monitoring the Sound While Viewing the Playback Picture in the Viewfinder Connect an headphone not supplied to the Qjack Play back th...

Page 22: ...u want to monitorthe picturefrom the camcorder you can do it byjust connectingthe camcorder and the connecting plate of the connectingadaptor Note on the connecting adaptor A batterypack can not be attached to the connectingadaptor If your TV or VCR has audio video input jacks If yourTV or VCR is a stereo type use the supplied A V connecting cable If your TV or VCR is a monaural type use a VMC 910...

Page 23: ...on of the arrow Connect the power cord of AC power adaptor to a wall outlet VIDEO OUT RFU DC OUT _ tth_ I AUDIO OUT _ _ _fi v F Signal flow _ _ j _i _ The playback sound is monaural when you use the RFU adaptor Connect the Camcorder and the Connecting Plate 1 Align the rightside of the connectingplate of the connectingadaptor to a white line on the camcorder And while pressing the connecting plate...

Page 24: ...RGE selector of the AC power adaptor to VTR DC OUT Signalflow 24 1 Connect the camcorder and the TV by using the supplied RFU adaptor 2 Set the channel selector on the RFU adaptor to 3CH or 4CH whichever is not active in your area 3 Set IN OUT of the camcorder to OUT 4 Align the right side of the AC power adaptor with a white line on the camcorder and while pressing it slide it in the direction of...

Page 25: ...WER switch toVTR 2 Insert a recorded cassette with the window facing out p 14 3 Press D Playback starts POWER 2 I e 12 PLAY To stop playback press FI To rewind the tape press 41 1 To advance the tape rapidly press I_1_ Note on the recording playback modes You can record a tape inSP standard play mode only You can play back tapes in both SP and LP long play modes The LP indicator appears inthe view...

Page 26: ...back mode When still picture mode lasts for about 5 minutes the camcorder automatically enters stops To display the vlewflnder screen indicators on a TV Press DATA SCREEN on the Remote Commander To erase the indicators press DATA SCREEN again Playing Back a Tape with Dual Sound Tracks Normally set the Hi Fi SOUND switch to the position When the tape with dual sound tracks is played back set the Hi...

Page 27: ...V25S supplied or AC S10 DC pack DCP 77 Note on power sources Disconnecting the power source or detaching the battery pack during recording or playback may damage the inserted tape If this happens supply the power again immediately With the Connecting Adaptor Use the suppiied AC V25S AC Power Adaptor and connectingadaptor 1 Attach the connectingplate of the connectingadaptor to the camcorder p 22 A...

Page 28: ... battry This is normal If the power lamp does not light set the VTR DC OUT CHARGE selector to OFF and disconnect the power cord In about one minute reconnect the power cord and set the VTR DC OUT CHARGE selector to VTR DC OUT again U _car Battery _ _i _ _iiii_ _i_ii _ When you want to use a car battery as a power source for your camcorder use the DCP 77 DC Pack not supplied By attaching DCP 77 DC ...

Page 29: ... this adjustment condition by pressing BACK LIGHT again The indicator in the viewfinder goes out Otherwise the picture will be too bright under normal lighting condition This function is also effective under following conditions On the snow e g at the ski resort At the beach under strong sunshine A subject with a light source nearby or a mirror reflecting light A white subject against a white back...

Page 30: ...sufficient light a Subjects withlittle contrast walls sky etc b Too much brightness behind the subject c Horizontal stripes d Subjectsthrough frosted glass Subjects beyond nets etc Bright subject or subject reflecting light Shooting a stationary subject when using a tripod 3O ...

Page 31: ...zooming stops 4 Turn the focus ringto achieve sharp focus 5 Set the desired shot length usingthe power zoom button 1 2 To Shoot with Autofocus Press FOCUS The AUTO appears in the display window and _ indicator disappears in the viewfinder To return to Autofocus mode Slide AUTO LOCK up The _ indicator in the viewfinder disappears To shoot in relatively dark places Shoot at wide angles after focusin...

Page 32: ...he Best Mode Select the best mode following the examples below a b c I_ Portrait mode a A still subject such as a person or flower Subject behind an obstacle such as a net Zooming in on a subject in telehpoto _ Sports mode b Outdoor sports scenes such as football tennis golf or skiing A landscape in a moving car e_ _v _ll_ High speed Shutter mode c A golf swing or a tennis match in fine weather wi...

Page 33: ...e appears in the displaywindow and viewfinder 2 PROGRAM i I I I i ii il iill ii Ill t 1 t L_o_t2 0 0 I Note on shutter speed The shutter speed in each PROGRAM AE mode is as follows Portrait mode between 1 60 and 1 2000 Sports mode between 1 60 and 1 500 High speed Shutter mode 1 4000 c 13 O 3o m i 1 t 5 33 ...

Page 34: ... FADER indicator starts flashing 2 Press START STOP to start recording The FADER indicator stops flashing When Fading out b 1 During recording press FADER The FADER indicator starts flashing 2 Press START STOP to stop recording The FADER indicator stops flashing FADER M FADER b ill 2 START STOP To Cancel the Fade In out Function Beforepressing START STOP press FADER once ortwice untilyou have neit...

Page 35: ...1 The tape stops automatically when the counter reaches approximatelyzero 1 COUNTERRESET ii i _ I COUNTER U UU UlJ i L 4 3 Notes on the tape counter Something must be recorded on the tape in order forthe tape counter to function Tape counter does not workon a blank tape There may be a discrepancy of several seconds from the actual time Notes on ZERO MEM The ZERO MEM mode is cancelled automatically...

Page 36: ...ter to zero 3 While looking in the viewfinder keep pressing the side of EDITSEARCH and release the button where you want to start the insertion a 4 Press ZERO MEM to stop recording of insert at the counter s zero point 5 Press START STOP Insert recording begins The insert recording stops automatically at the counter s zero point COUNTER RESET STBV COUNTER 1 U UU LIU m I 3 36 Canceling the ZERO MEM...

Page 37: ...recording VCR to recording pause mode 4 Press II on the camcorder and VCR simultaneously to start editing To Edit More Scenes Repeat steps 2 to 4 To Stop Editing Press LJ on the camcorder and VCR Use of the EDITSEARCH button To play back a tape in the forward or reverse direction keep pressing EDITSEARCH during playback pause You can play back still pictures successively at specific intervals by p...

Page 38: ...T to IN 3 Slide at the point where you want to start recording POWER REC _ OUT I I IN _ F_ Signal flow AUDIO L R VIDEO OUT VIDEO AUDIO CL R OUT To Check the Picture from a TV or VCR before Recording Slide e and then press II to check the picture in the viewfinder If you take time to press II after sliding 0 recording starts To Stop Recording Press El 38 ...

Page 39: ...e the point where you want to start the insertion by pressing 1 1 and press II a 4 Slide to set the camcorder into recording pause mode The picture in the viewfinder switches to the VCR 5 Press ZERO MEM to stop recording at the counter s zero point The end point of the insert is stored in memory 6 Press II on the camcorder and the VCR to start insert editing You can monitor the picture being inser...

Page 40: ...you turn on the power you can use the camcorder again _l f L On the Surface of the Tape if there is moistureon the surface of the tape when you insertthe tape and press a tape transportbutton the _ indicatorflashes inthe viewfinder and the displaywindew Ifthis happens none of the functionexcept cassetteejection will work Eject the tape and let it sit for about I hour If the _ indicatordoes not lig...

Page 41: ... cleaning Do not repeat cleaning more than 5 times Caution Do not use a commercially available wet type cleaning cassette It may damage the video heads Note If the V8 25CLH cleaning cassette is not available in your area consult your Sony service facility Removing Dust from Inside the Viewfinder 1 While holding down the switch on the viewfinder barrel turn the eyecup in the direction of the arrow ...

Page 42: ...not hold the camcorder by the viewfinder a Avoid rough handling or mechanical shock Be particularly careful of the lens Keep the lens cap on the lens when not using the camera Do not wrap up the camcorder and operate it since heat may build up internally Keep the camcorder away from strong magnetic fields or mechanical vibration Do not let sand get into the camcorder When you use the camcorder on ...

Page 43: ...ng temperature The temperature range for charging is 41 F to 95 F 5 C to 35 C However to prevent maximum battery efficiency the recommended temperature range is 50 F to 86 F t0 C to 30 C Others The model for USA or Canada One blade of the plug is wider than the other for the purpose of safety and will fit into the power outlet only one way If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet...

Page 44: ...t to use a PAL M system based TV you will need an NTSC PAL M transcoder as this is an NTSC based camcorder For TV system information check the following alphabetical list NTSC system countries Bahama Islands Bolivia Canada Centra_ America Chile Colombia Ecuador Jamaica Japan Korea Mexico Peru Surinam Taiwan the Philippines the U S A Venezuela etc PAL system countries Australia Austria Belgium Chin...

Page 45: ...y press it again STANDBY switch p 11 To set the camcorder to Standby mode recording standby mode set it up To stop recording or to prevent from accidentally recording and wearing down the battery set it down EDITSEARCH and _ recording review button p 21 Press itto check the recorded scene in the viewfinder in Standby mode side to view the playback picture forward side to view the playback picture ...

Page 46: ...ecording or editing from a TV another VCR EDIT switch p 37 Set it in the direction of the arrow when editing onto another tape Hook for shoulder strap p 49 Hi Fi SOUND selector p 25 Normally set it to position When the tape with dual sound tracks is played back set it to desired sound 1 or 2 AUDIONIDEO jacks p 23 These jacks work as both input and output jacks by switching the IN OUT selector on t...

Page 47: ...the camcorder AUTO LOCK switch p 17 Set it to the green position to make every adjustment automatic BACK LIGHT button p 29 Press it when a recording subject is too dark because of excessively bright background PROGRAM AE button p 32 Set the desired PROGRAM AE mode Portrait Sports High Speed Shutter mode to fit the shooting situation FOCUS button p 31 Press to focus manually while AUTO LOCK functio...

Page 48: ...opped orpaused TAPE BATT CHECK button p 18 Press to display the tape remaining indicatoror battery capacity remaining indicator inthe viewfinder Vlewflnder adjustment ring p 15 To focus the viewfinder lens turn this ring until the indicator in the viewfinder comes into sharp focus To adjust the sports finder turn the ring clockwisecompletely I_lEyecup Whenlookinginthe viewfinder withglasses bend b...

Page 49: ...5 Slide in the direction of the arrow to prevent the buttons from being accidentally pressed Before using this Remote Commander slide in the opposite direction of the arrow Tape transport buttons p 25 START STOP button p 17 DATA SCREEN button Press to display the viewfinder screen indicators on a TV when you connect the camcorder to a TV To erase the indicators press it again Power zoom button p 1...

Page 50: ...pedance 6 8 kilohms Microphone power output jack special minijack 5 V DC 50 General Power requirements On battery mounting surface 6 0 V battery pack 7 5 V AC power adaptor Power consumption 6 0 W camera recording including the viewfinder Installation Vertically horizontally Operating temperature 32 F to 104 F 0 C to 40 C Storage temperature 4 F to 140 F 20 C to 60 C Dimensions Approx 118 x 108 x ...

Page 51: ...ead and cannot be recharged START STOP does The tape is stuck to the Eject the tape not operate drum The tape has run out Rewind the tape or use a new one The POWER switch is set to Set it to CAMERA VTR The tab on the cassette is Use a new tape or slide the out red red tab The cassette cannot The battery is exhausted Use a charged battery or the be removed from the AC power adaptor _ compartment _...

Page 52: ...to ON switch is set to OFF The batteries are not inserted with the correct polarity The batteries are dead Insert the batteries with the correct polarity Insert new ones Pull out the viewfinder and clean the viewfinder screen or viewfinder lens 15 37 41 23 25 26 26 26 41 When the CHARGE Lamp on the AC Power Adaptor Flashes Check through the following chart I emove the battery pack from the AC powe...

Page 53: ...atorsappear in the viewfinder s _1_ 4 _ L 4 1 i I _ The tab on the cassette is out red p 18 Moisture condensation has occurred p 40 The video heads may be contaminated p 41 Some other trouble has occurred J_ Disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer or local authorized facility The tape has run out _ E_ No cassette has been inserted j means the camcorder beeps when BEEP is set to ON...

Page 54: ...Tape remaining indicator p 18 ZERO MEM indicator p 35 Battery capacity remaining indicator p 18 Age indicator p 20 Date or Time indicator p 11 _In the Display Window MAUTO ANUAL PROGRAM AE setting p 30 FOCUS mode p 30 AGE EVENT memory number p 12 Tape speed mode p 25 Appears in counter mode p 35 ZERO MEM is pressed p 35 54 Replace the tape or no tape inside p 14 Moisture has condensed p 40 Trouble...

Page 55: ...eadphone jack 21 High speed shutter 32 HOLD switch 25 I J K L Indoor iii ii iiii 27 Insert 10 14 36 LANC 45 Lens cap 17 Lithium battery 10 M N O P Manual FOCUS 30 PAUSE button 25 PLAY 25 Playback on TV 25 Portrait mode 32 Power sources 6 27 Power zoom 19 PROG RAM AE 32 R REC review 21 Record pause 17 REMOTE COMMANDER 25 26 REMOTE control jack 45 Rewind 25 RFU adaptor 22 S Shoulder strap 49 Skip sc...

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