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2 Welcome! Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony Handycam camcorder. With your Handycam, you can capture life’s precious moments with superior picture and sound quality. YourHandycam is loaded with advanced features, but at the same time it is very easy to use. Youwill soon be producing ho...
3 Before you begin Table of contents Before you begin Using this manual ........................................ 4Checking supplied accessories ................... 5 Getting started Charging and installing the battery pack ..................................... 6 Inserting a cassette ...................
4 [a] [b] Before you begin Using this manual As you read through this manual, buttons and settings on the camcorder are shown incapital letters.e.g. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA.As indicated with ≥ in the illustrations, you can hear the beep sound to confirm your operation. Note on TV color system...
5 Before you begin 1 Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p.66) 2 NP-F330 Battery pack (1) (p.6) 3 AC-V316/V316A AC power adaptor (1) (p.6, 22) 4 CR2025 Lithium Battery (1) (p.46) The lithium battery is already installed inyour camcorder. Checking supplied accessories 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 5 Size AA (R6) battery ...
6 Getting started Charging and installing the battery pack 1 2 Before using your camcorder, you first need to charge and install the battery pack. Tocharge the battery pack, use the supplied AC power adaptor. This camcorder operates with the “InfoLITHIUM” battery. If you use any other batteryto oper...
7 Before you begin Battery lifee Battery pack NP-F330 (supplied) NP-F530 NP-F730 NP-F930 Continuous recording 70 (65) 150 (135) 305 (275) 480 (435) time* (min.) Typical recording 40 (35) 85 (75) 170 (155) 270 (245) time* (min.) Numbers before the parentheses indicate the time when you use a fully ch...
9 Before you begin Using the camcorder with the finder slid out or lifted up When NP-F730 or NP-F930 is installed When you install NP-F730 or NP-F930, slide out the viewfinder for more comfortablecamera recording. Charging and installing the battery pack Note on the battery pack Do not carry the cam...
10 Inserting a cassette 1 2 3 Make sure that the power source is installed. When you want to record in the Hi8system, use Hi8 video cassette H . ( 1 ) While pressing the small blue button on the EJECT switch, slide it in thedirection of the arrow. The cassette compartment automatically lifts up ando...
11 Basic operations Basic operations Camera recording Make sure that the power source is installed, a cassette is inserted and that the START/STOP MODE switch is set to . Before you record one-time events, you may want to make a trial recording to make sure that the camcorder is working correctly.Wh...
12 START/STOP LO CK S TA N D B Y START/STOP LO CK S TA N D B Y To stop recording momentarily [a] Press START/STOP again. The “STBY” indicator appears in the viewfinder ( Standby mode ). To finish recording [b] Press START/STOP again. Turn STANDBY down and set the POWER switch to OFF.Then, eject the ...
13 Basic operations Camera recording Notes on the tape counter • The tape counter indicates the recording or playback time. Use it as a guide. There will be a time lag of several seconds from the actual time. To set the counter to zero, pressCOUNTER RESET. • If the tape is recorded in SP and LP mode...
14 [a] [b] T W T W Using the zoom feature Zooming is a recording technique that lets you change the size of the subject in thescene.For more professional-looking recordings, use the zoom function sparingly.“T” side: for telephoto (subject appears closer)“W” side: for wide-angle (subject appears fart...
15 Basic operations 40min. REC 40min. REC START/STOP LO CK S TA N D B Y START/STOP LO CK S TA N D B Y 1 2 ANTI GROUND SHOOTING START/STOP MODE To extend the recording time in 5 SEC mode Press START/STOP again before all the dots disappear. Recording continues for about5 seconds from the moment you p...
16 2 3 1 [a] [b] Hints for better shooting [c] [d] For hand-held shots, you’ll get better results by holding the camcorder according to thefollowing suggestions: • Hold the camcorder firmly and secure it with the grip strap so that you can easily manipulate the controls with your thumb [a] . • Place...
17 Basic operations Checking the recorded picture Using EDITSEARCH, you can review the last recorded scene or check the recordedpicture in the viewfinder. ( 1 ) While pressing the small green button on the POWER switch, set it toCAMERA. ( 2 ) Turn STANDBY up. ( 3 ) Press the – ( Œ ) side of EDITSEAR...
18 [a] [b] S VIDEO OUT S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO IN VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT Connections for playback : Signal flow You can use this camcorder as a VCR by connecting it to your TV for playback. Thereare some ways to connect the camcorder to your TV. When monitoring the playbackpicture by connecting the camcord...
19 Basic operations To cancel the LASER LINK function Press LASER LINK. Using the AV cordless IR receiver – LASER LINK Once you connect the AV cordless IR receiver (not supplied) having the LASER LINK mark to your TV or VCR, you can easily view the picture on your TV. For details,refer to the instru...
20 Playing back a tape You can monitor the playback picture in the viewfinder. You can also monitor a pictureon a TV screen, after connecting the camcorder to a TV or VCR. ( 1 ) While pressing the small green button on the POWER switch, set it to VTR.The video control buttons light up. ( 2 ) Insert ...
21 Basic operations Playing back a tape Various playback modes To view a still picture (playback pause) Press P during playback. To resume playback, press P or · . To locate a scene (picture search) Keep pressing 0 or ) during playback. To resume normal playback, release the button. To monitor the h...
22 Place Indoors Outdoors In the car Advanced operations Using alternative power sources 1 2 You can choose any of the following power sources for your camcorder: battery pack,the house current, alkaline battery and 12/24 V car battery. Choose the appropriatepower source depending on where you want ...
23 Advanced Operations 1 2 3 Using alkaline batteries Use the battery case (supplied) and six size AA (LR6) Sony Alkaline batteries (notsupplied). ( 1 ) Remove the battery holder from the battery case. ( 2 ) Insert six new alkaline batteries into the battery holder, following the marking on the hold...
24 Changing the mode settings You can change the mode settings in the menu system to further enjoy the features andfunctions of the camcorder. ( 1 ) Press MENU to display the menu. ( 2 ) Turn the control dial to select the desired item, then press the dial. ( 3 ) Turn the control dial to select the ...
25 Advanced Operations Selecting the mode setting of each item Items for both CAMERA and VTR modes COMMANDER <ON/OFF> • Select ON when using the supplied Remote Commander for the camcorder.• Select OFF when not using the Remote Commander. REC MODE ∗ <SP/LP> • Select SP when recording in ...
26 Changing the mode settings AUTO DATE ∗ <ON/OFF> • Select ON to record the date for 10 seconds after recording has started.• Select OFF not to record the date. CLOCK SET ∗ Select this item to reset the date or time. DEMO MODE ∗ <ON/OFF> • Select ON to make the demonstration appear with...
27 Advanced Operations Fade-in and fade-out You can fade in or out to give your recording a professional appearance.When fading in, the picture gradually fades in from black or mosaic while the soundincreases. When fading out, the picture gradually fades to black or mosaic while thesound decreases. ...
28 Using the wide mode function Selecting the desired mode You can record a cinemalike picture (CINEMA) or a 16:9 wide picture to watch on the16:9 wide-screen TV (16:9 FULL). CINEMA Black bands appear at the top and the bottom of the screen, and the viewfinder [a] and a normal TV screen [b] look wid...
29 Advanced Operations Enjoying picture effect Using the wide mode function To cancel wide mode Press 16:9 WIDE repeatedly until the wide mode indicator disappears. To watch the tape recorded in wide mode To watch the tape recorded in CINEMA mode, set the screen mode of the wide-screenTV to zoom mod...
30 Enjoying picture effect Using picture effect function ( 1 ) Press PICTURE EFFECT. ( 2 ) Turn the control dial to select the desired picture effect mode. To turn off picture effect Press PICTURE EFFECT. The indicator in the viewfinder goes out. Note on the picture effect When you turn the power of...
31 Advanced Operations Focusing manually • Insufficient light [a] • Subjects with little contrast — walls, sky, etc. [b] • Too much brightness behind the subject [c] • Horizontal stripes [d] • Subjects through frosted glass• Subjects beyond nets, etc.• Bright subject or subject reflecting light• Sho...
32 Focusing manually To return to autofocus mode Set FOCUS to AUTO. The f indicator in the viewfinder disappears. Shooting in relatively dark places Shoot at wide-angle after focusing in the telephoto position. To record a very distant subject Push FOCUS down to INFINITY. The lens focuses on the mos...
33 Advanced Operations Using the PROGRAM AE function Spotlight mode For subjects in spotlight, such as at the theatre or a formal event. a Soft portrait mode For zooming in on a still subject in telephoto mode, or for a subject behind an obstaclesuch as a screen. Creates a soft background for subjec...
34 Using the PROGRAM AE function Using the PROGRAM AE function ( 1 ) Press PROGRAM AE. ( 2 ) Turn the control dial to select the desired PROGRAM AE mode. To turn off program AE Press PROGRAM AE. Notes on focus setting • In the Spotlight, Sports lesson and Beach & Ski modes, you cannot take close...
35 Advanced Operations Shooting with backlighting [a] Subject is too dark because of backlight. [b] Subject becomes bright with backlight compensation. After shooting Be sure to release this adjustment condition by pressing BACK LIGHT again. The c indicator disappears. Otherwise, the picture will be...
36 Adjusting the exposure [a] • The background is too bright (back lighting)• Insufficient light: most of the picture is dark [b] • Bright subject and dark background• To record the darkness faithfully Adjusting the exposure ( 1 ) Press EXPOSURE. ( 2 ) Turn the control dial to adjust the brightness....
37 Advanced Operations Shooting in the dark We recommend you to use a video light (not supplied). To get the best color, you mustmaintain a sufficient light level. When you adjust the exposure manually • BACK LIGHT does not appear.• If you press PROGRAM AE, the camcorder automatically returns to aut...
38 Using titles To add the title from the beginning ( 1 ) While the camcorder is in Standby mode, press TITLE repeatedly until thedesired title appears.Each time a new title appears, it flashes. When the desired title appears, waitfor it to stop flashing. ( 2 ) Press START/STOP to start recording. (...
39 Advanced Operations Superimposing a title To select the color of the title ( 1 ) While the camcorder is in Standby mode, press MENU to display the menu. ( 2 ) Turn the control dial to select TITLE COL, then press the dial. ( 3 ) Turn the control dial to select the desired color, then press the di...
40 Making your own titles You can make up to two titles and store them in the camcorder. Eject the cassette beforeyou begin. Your title can have up to 22 letters. ( 1 ) While the camcorder is in Standby mode, press MENU to display the menu. ( 2 ) Turn the control dial to select TITLE1 SET or TITLE2 ...
41 Advanced Operations Recording with the date/time Before you start recording or during recording, press DATE or TIME. You can recordthe date or time displayed in the viewfinder with the picture. Press DATE (or TIME),then press TIME (or DATE) to display date and time together.The clock is already s...
42 Optimizing the recording condition Use this feature to check the tape condition before recording, so that you can get thebest possible picture (ORC). ( 1 ) While the camcorder is in Standby mode, press MENU to display the menu. ( 2 ) Turn the control dial to select ORC TO SET, then press the dial...
43 Advanced Operations Editing onto another tape : Signal flow You can create your own video program by editing with any other h 8 mm, H Hi8, j VHS, k S-VHS, VHSC, K S-VHSC, l Betamax or ¬ ED Betamax VCR that has video/audio inputs. Before editing Connect the camcorder to the VCR using the supplie...
44 Recording from a VCR or TV You can record a tape from another VCR or a TV program from a TV that has audio/video outputs. Connect the camcorder to the VCR or TV. ( 1 ) While pressing the small green button on the POWER switch, slide it to VTR. ( 2 ) Press REC r and the button on the right togethe...
45 Advanced Operations Releasing the STEADY SHOT function When you shoot, the indicator appears in the viewfinder. This indicates that the Steady Shot function is working and the camcorder compensates for camera-shake. You can release the Steady Shot function when you do not need to use the Steady S...
46 Additional Information Changing the lithium battery in the camcorder Your camcorder is supplied with a lithium battery installed. When the battery becomesweak or dead, the I indicator flashes in the viewfinder for about 5 seconds when you set the POWER switch to CAMERA. In this case, replace the ...
47 Additional Information Resetting the date and time You can set the date and time in the menu system. ( 1 ) Press MENU to display the menu in the viewfinder. ( 2 ) Turn the control dial to select CLOCK SET, then press the dial. ( 3 ) Turn the control dial to adjust the year, and then press the dia...
48 1997 1998 2029 • • • • Usable cassettes and playback modes Selecting cassette types This Hi8 system is an extension of the standard 8 mm system, and was developed forhigher-quality pictures.You can use Hi8 video and standard 8 mm cassettes. When you use a Hi8 videocassette, the recording is in th...
49 Additional Information Tips for using the battery pack This section shows you how you can get the most out of your battery pack. Preparing the battery pack Always carry additional batteries Have sufficient battery pack power to do 2 to 3 times as much recording as you haveplanned. Battery life is...
50 Tips for using the battery pack Battery pack care • Remove the battery pack from the camcorder after using it, and keep it in a cool place. When the battery pack is installed to the camcorder, a small amount of currentflows to the camcorder even if the POWER switch is set to OFF. This shortens ba...
51 Additional Information Tips for using the battery pack How the battery consumption is displayed The power consumption of the camcorder changes depending on its use, such as howthe autofocusing is working.While checking the condition of the camcorder, the “InfoLITHIUM” battery packmeasures the bat...
52 Notes on the battery case • Use only with alkaline batteries. You cannot use the battery case withmanganese batteries or size AA (LR6) rechargeable NiCd batteries. • Using with Sony alkaline batteries is preferable. • Battery life is remarkably shorter in a cold environment (lower than 50°F/10°C)...
53 Additional Information Maintenance information and precautions Video head cleaning To ensure normal recording and clear pictures, clean the video heads. When the v indicator and “ CLEANING CASSETTE” message appear one after another in the viewfinder or playback pictures are “noisy” or hardly visi...
54 Maintenance information and precautions Camcorder care • When the camcorder is not to be used for a long time, disconnect the power source and remove the tape. Periodically turn on the power, operate the camera and playersections and play back a tape for about 3 minutes. • Clean the lens with a s...
55 Additional Information [a] [b] AC-V316/V316A Using your camcorder abroad Each country or area has its own electric and TV color systems. Before using yourcamcorder abroad, check the following points. Power sources You can use your camcorder in any country or area with the supplied AC poweradaptor...
56 Trouble check If you run into any problem using the camcorder, use the following table totroubleshoot the problem. Should the difficulty persist, disconnect the power sourceand contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Camcorder Power Symptom The power is not on. The pow...
58 Picture Symptom The image on the viewfinderscreen is not clear. A vertical band appears whena subject such as lights or acandle flame is shot against adark background. A vertical band appears whenshooting a very bright subject. The playback picture is notclear. The picture is “noisy”. The picture...
59 Additional Information Trouble check AC power adaptor Symptom The VTR/CAMERA orCHARGE lamp does not light.The CHARGE lamp flashes. When the CHARGE lamp flashes Check through the following chart. When the CHARGE lamp flashes again Install another battery pack. When the CHARGE lamp flashes again Th...
61 Additional Information Specifications Video camerarecorder System Video recording system Four rotary heads, Helicalscanning FM system (separateSP/LP heads) Audio recording system Rotary heads, FM system Video signal NTSC color, EIA standards Usable cassette 8mm video format cassette(Hi8 or standa...
62 Identifying the parts 1 BACKLIGHT button (p.35) 2 FADER button (p.27) 3 POWER switch (p.11) 4 NEAR/FAR dial (p.32) 5 FOCUS switch (p.32) 6 STEADY SHOT switch (p.45) 7 PICTURE EFFECT button (p.29) 8 EXPOSURE button (p.35) 9 DATE button (p.41) !º TIME button (p.41) !¡ COUNTER RESET button (p.13) !™...
63 Additional Information Identifying the Parts !¶ Power zoom lever (p.14) !• EJECT switch (p.10) !ª LANC l control jack l stands for Local Application Control Bus System. The l control jack is used for controlling the tape transport of videoequipment and peripherals connected to it.This jack has th...
64 Identifying the Parts @ª Intelligent accessory shoe The intelligent accessory shoe suppliespower to optional accessories such as avideo light. #º Eyecup (p.16) #¡ Viewfinder (p.12, 16) #™ Battery mounting surface #£ START/STOP MODE switch (p.15) #¢ 16:9 WIDE button (p.28) #∞ Viewfinder lens adjus...
66 Identifying the parts 1 Transmitter Point toward the remote sensor tocontrol the camcorder after turningon the camcorder. 2 Tape transport buttons (p.20) Remote Commander The buttons that have the same name on the Remote Commander as on the camcorderfunction identically. 3 DISPLAY button (p.20) 4...
67 Additional Information Identifying the parts Note on battery life The batteries for the Remote Commander last about 6 months under normal operation.When the batteries become weak or dead, the Remote Commander does not work. To avoid damage from possible battery leakage Remove the batteries when y...
68 1 2 3 Attaching the shoulder strap Attach the supplied shoulder strap to the hooks for the shoulder strap . Identifying the parts Notes on the Remote Commander • Keep the remote sensor away from strong light sources such as direct sunlight or illumination. Otherwise, the remote control may not be...
69 Additional Information Identifying the parts Operation indicator !£ Video control mode (p.20) !¢ Tape counter (p.13) Self-diagnosis indicator (p.60) !∞ Remaining tape indicator !§ Remaining battery indicator (p.49) !¶ AUTO DATE indicator (p.11) !• Date or Time indicator (p.41) !ª ORC indicator (p...
70 Warning indicators If indicators flash in the viewfinder or in the display window, check the following: ≥ : you can hear the beep sound when the BEEP is set to ON. 1 The battery is weak or dead. Slow flashing: The battery is weak.Fast flashing: The battery is dead. 2 The tape is near the end. The...
71 Additional Information Index A, B Adjusting viewfinder ............. 12AFM HiFi Sound ..................... 26ANTI GROUND SHOOTING .......................... 15 AUTO DATE ........................... 11Auto focus ................................ 32Backlight .................................. 35Bee...
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