Sony Handgcam CCD-FX425 Operation Manual

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Page 1 Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number 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-FX425 Serial No.
Page 2 the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. WARNING this equipmelt does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct...
Page 3 Before You Begin About this manual ......................Checking supplied accessories ..................Before you start ......................Getting Started Charging and installing the battery pack ................Inserting a tape ........................i,,. £ Preventing accidental erasure ..................Adjusting the viewfinder lens ....................Using the vlewfinder as a sports finder ................Instalhng the lithium battery ....................
Page 4: Welcome To Video
Welcome to Video 8 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. Your Handycam is loaded with advanced features, but at the same time it is very easy to use. You will soon be producing home video that you can enjoy for years to come.
Page 5 Check that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder. • Wireless Remote • Size AA (R6) battery for • Battery pack NP-55 (1) Commander Remote Commander • AC power adaptor • Lithium battery • RFU adaptor AC-V25 (1) CR2025 (1) RFU-90UC/95UC (1) •...
Page 6 Before you can use this camcorder, you need to charge and install the battery pack. Plug the AC power adaptor into a wall outlet. Align the flat side of the battery pack with the lines on the AC power adaptor and the battery pack.
Page 7 1 Align the flat side of the battery pack with the white line on the camcorder. 2 Make sure that the arrow on the battery pack is close to the top of the camcorder. 3 Push down and slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow.
Page 8 Make sure that the battery pack or another power source is attached. Press the small blue button on the EJECT switch and simultaneously slide EJECT in the direction of the arrow. The cassette compartment automatically lifts up and opens toward you. Insert a tape with the window facing outside.
Page 9 Before using your camcorder for the first time or after anether person used it, adjust the viewfinder lens to best fit your eyesight. Make sure that a battery pack or another power source is attached to the camcorder. :3". 5" Press the small green button on POWER and set the POWER switch to CAMERA.
Page 10 When the lithium battery becomes weak, the ,_, indicator will blink in the viewfinder screen for about 5 seconds when you set the POWER switch 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.
Page 11 You need to set your camcorder's date and time to be able to superimpose the date and time onto your video. Make sure that the power source and lithium battery are attached. 3,4,5,6 Press the small green button on the POWER switch and slide the POWER switch to CAMERA.
Page 12 When you preset your child's birth date in your camcorcer, you can put your child's age in years and months on your tape. You can also preset the date of an event. Once you enter the birth date of your child, the clock inside your camcorder will automatically update age of your child.
Page 13 Enter the birth date. First adjust the blinking digits by pressing DATE (+), and then press _eIRT_O_ TIME (NEXT). The age (year and month) appears when all the items are adjusted..l_x _[_ pl_TH -A uG.,.,,,_98U If you missed the correct number with DATE (+) Keep pressing DATE (+).
Page 14: Camera Recording
Before you record one-time events, make a trial recordinc to make sure that your camcorder is working properly. Keep the lens clean, or the focus cannot be adjusted properly. It is very easy to start recording scenes. Hold the camcorder by putting your hand through the grip belt so that your thumb can easily press the red START/STOP button.
Page 15 Automatic recording With the PROGRAM AE switch set to the green position, all the camera functions are on automatic (i.e. auto iris, auto white balance, auto focus) and the shutter ,.speedis set at normal (1/60 second). Note about covering the camcorder Do not use marine packs, sports packs, or rain jackets to cover the camcorder.
Page 16 You can create a professional-looking home video using these sepcial effects; zoom, close-up, fade-in and fade-out. Zooming is a recording technique that lets you change the size of the subject in the scene. Use "Zoom-in (telephoto)" for dramatic close-ups, and "zoom-out (wide-angle)" for panoramic long shots.
Page 17: Video Out
You can use this camcorder as a VCR by connecting it directly to your TV for playback. After you connect this camcorder to your TV, use the Remote Commander for convenient control of the camcorder. Use the supplied RFU adaptor to connect your camcorder to your TV.
Page 18 _==z : signal flow Press the small green button on the POWER switch and set the POWER switch to PLAYER. Insert a tape. (See page 8.) Turn on the TV and select the channel to which you adjusted the RFU adaptor (3 CH or 4 CH). If you are connecting with audio/video inputs, set your TV's TV/VlDEO selector to VIDEO.
Page 19 Remote control with the Commander may not function properly under such circumstances. , The command mode of the Commander is VTR2. Avoid using the Sony VCRs with the same command mode at the same time. Getting familiar with some buttons HOLD switch...
Page 20 Have sufficient battery pack power to do 2 or 3 times as much recording than you have planned. "Battery life" indicated in this manual is measured by the continuous recording time of the camcorder, placed at room temperature using a fully-charged battery.
Page 21 If the terminals (metal parts on the back) are not clean, the battery duration will be shortened. When the terminals are not clean or when the battery pack has not been used for a long time, install and remove the battery pack from time to time.
Page 22 You can choose any of the following power sources for your camcorder: battery pack (see page 6), house current, and 12/24 V car battery. The appropriate power source for you to choose depends on the place where you want to use your camcorder.
Page 23 The DCP-77 DC pack (not supplied) is required. Align the flat side of the DO pack with the white line on the camcorder, and push down and slide it in the direction of the arrow. "-i Connect the cord of the DC pack to the cigarette lighter socket of a car (12 V or 24 V).
Page 24 In the previous chapter "Basic Camera Operation", you le_Lrned the basic recording operations. This section shows you how to record the date or time, record an age, re-record a picture and more. Date or time can be superimposed on your recording. DATEI+I TIME(NEXTJ 5:30:00...
Page 25 Note You cannot add the age later during playing back or editing. To stop recording the age Press AGE/EVENT until the indicator goes out. To change the display while recording Press AGE/EVENT untilthe indicatoryou want to record is displayed. Recording of the indicator you select starts when [_, [_], or [] goes out.
Page 26: Edit Search
You can check the last portion of a scene you just recorded without changing the setting of the POWER switch using EDITSEARCH. pressing the START/STOP button. Put the camcorder in the standby mode by START I STOP Press the - _) side of EDITSEARCH momentarily. The last few seconds of the recorded portion will be played back in the viewfinder.
Page 27 You can reshoot a scene over the last recorded portion using EDITSEARCH. 3reviously recorded portion will be erased. Set the STANDBY switch up. START ISTOP Look in the viewfinder and find the point from where you want to begin recording by: Keep pressing the + side of EDITSEARCH + EDITSEARCH-{_ continuously to advance the picture at a normal...
Page 28 Ih]lh_ l_';Fh_ [_ _-]I;r_f._N';t_] I_ --,_ You can insert a scene in the middle of a recorded tape by setting the starting point and ending point. A previously recorded portion will be erased. 1 P,ess,,,e sn, a,, green but,on a°0 s ,i0e the POWER switch to CAMERA.
Page 29 You can connect an external microphone (not supplied) tc 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.
Page 30: Focus Hold
The camcorder's automatic functions offer you worry-free operation under most shooting conditions. But in some circumstances, manual adjustment is better for effective recording. You can manually maintain focus and compensate for backlighting with this camcorder. Some shooting situations may call for using some items manually, while others may call for using them automatically.
Page 31: Playing Back
When you use the PROGRAM AE (Auto Exposure) function, you can give a "portrait" effect (the object is in focus and the background is out of focus) or capture high-speed action with "sports" mode or "high speed shutter" mode Select from three types of mode referring to the following table.
Page 32 You can fade-in or fade-out to give your recording a professional appearance. When fading-in, the picture will gradually appear from black or mosaic. The sound will also gradually increase. When fading-out, the picture will gradually fade to black or mosaic. The sound will also decrease.
Page 33 In the earlier section (page 17) we explained the basic connection to your TV with the RFU adaptor. In this section we discuss several other ways of connecting to your TV. There are several ways to connect your camcorder to you- TV. If your TV has audio/video inputs, use an A/V cable.
Page 34 If your TV has no AUDIO/VIDEO input jacks Disconnectthe antenna connection between the TV and the VCR, and connect the RFU adaptor to the VHF/UHF inputof the TV and VHF/UHF output of the VCR. VHF/UHF OUT ANT _ _'-z-.i"=_.- _RFU-90UC/ Z._'_: = _: Signal flow 95UC The RFU adaptor used in the illustration is RFU-90UC.
Page 35 The supplied wireless Remote Commander is useful to control the camcorder from a distance. When using it, be sure to set the [] REMOTE COMMANDER ON/OFF switch to To make the same indications in the viewfinder on the TV (only on the Commander) Press DATA SCREEN.
Page 36 During recording or playback, the digits on the counter indicate the actual recording or playback time. To count the whole tape Press COUNTER RESET at the beginning of the tape so that the counter shows "0:00:00". Write down the counter reading at a particular point so that you can easily find that point later by referring to the tape counter.
Page 37 Edited ta ;)e _V _"_"__ Pause How to connect Make connections using the appropriate A/V cable (such as Sony VMC-710Mi720M monaural VCR or VMC-910MS/920MS for stereo VCR) and set the CHARGENTR selector on the AC power adaptor to VTR. Set the input selector of the VCR to LINE, if o"...
Page 38: Editing
How to edit Insert a tape to be recorded into recording VCR. Slide EDIT on the camcorder to the direction of the arrow. ED,...J 1 Set the POWER switch of the camcorder to PLAYER, then insert the recorded tape. Play back a tape on the camcorder until you locate the point where you want to start editing, then press II PAUSE to set the camcorder to the playback pause mode.
Page 39 If the camcorder is brought directly from a cold place to a warm place, moisture condense inside the camcorder, on the surface of the tape or on the lens. In this condition, the tape may stick to the head drum and be damaged or the unit may not operate correctly.
Page 40 When playbackpicturesbecomenoisyor hardlyvisible,the video heads may be contaminated. In such cases, 1 Clean the video heads with the Sony V8-25CLH cleaning cassette (not supplied), referring to its instructions. 2 After cleaning, check if the picture is clear by recording or playing back with an ordinary tape.
Page 41 Caution When attaching a tripod not manufactured by Sony, the length of the camera mounting screw must be less than 6.5 mm Otherwise the screw may damage the inner part of the camera.
Page 42 To get the best colors, you must maintain a sufficient light level. Photography lamps or halogen lamps are recommended. For best results, use of Sony video lights, since their weight and low heat output levels allow safe and direct connection to the camcorder.
Page 43 • While the unit is in use, it gets hot. But this is normal. • Do not place the unit in locations where it is; --Extremely hot or cold --Dusty or dirty --Very humid --Vibrating If any difficulty should arise, unplug the unit and contact your nearest Sony dealer. Additional Information...
Page 44 For details on the use of each part, refer to the pages indicated in the circle. POWER switch CAMERA: for camera recording PLAYER: for playing back or editing tapes OFF: power off @ REMOTE control connector (stereo mini-minijack) _ (earphone) jack (minijack) START/STOP button...
Page 45 Tape transport buttons 1_) PLAY (playback) FF (fast-forward) -<!<1REW (rewind) [] STOP (stop) II PAUSE (pause) Lens cap VIDEO output jack (phono jack) 1_ RFU DC OUT (RFU adaptor DC output) jack (special minijack) AUDIO output jack (phono jack) MIC jack (PLUG IN POWER) (mono mini-jack) Remote control sensor _) EDIT switch _) "10...
Page 46 Accessory shoe Remote control sensor _) PUSH FOCUS HOLD button _) Tripod receptacle (bottom) FADER button (_) BACK LIGHT button _) DATE (+) button • (_) _) TIME (NEXT) button • _) _) AGE/EVENT button _) _) PROGRAM AE selector _) _) BATT (battery eject) knob O Hook for shoulder strap Additional Information...
Page 47: Remote Commander
i¸ • Viewfinder Camera recording/battery lamp • COUNTER RESET button _) ZERO MEM button _) 1_) TAPE/BATr CHECK button O i_) Viewfinder adjustment ring 0 Eyecup BEEP ON/OFF switch O [] REMOTE COMMANDER ON/OFF switch _) Battery mounting surface Additional Information...
Page 48 _ PLAY (play back) button 1_) <1-4 REW (rewind) button 1_) E_STOP button I! PAUSE button _) DATA SCREEN button* _) HOLD switch* _) START/STOP button FF _ (fast forward) button i_) Power zoom button I=- SLOW (slow playback) button • Note The '_ indicates the functions...
Page 49 When yourunintoanyproblems d uring operation Check through the following table to troubleshootthe problem. Should the difficultypersist, unplugthe unit and contact your Sony dealer or localauthorized Sony service facility. Corrective actions Symptom Cause Attach the battery. The battery is not attached.
Page 50 J-_l The problem is with the AC power adaptor. Please contact your nearest Sony dealer. * If you use a battery pack which you have just brought or which has been left unused for a long time, the CHARGE lamp may flash at the first charging. But this is not a problem. Continue to charge with the same battery pack.
Page 51: Specifications
Automatic mode With backlight adjustment Battery charge terminal: 10 V, 1.1 A in charge mode Application Sony battery pack NP-55, NP-55H, Input and output connector NP-66H, NP-77, NP-77H, NP-77HD ....Operating temperature Video output Phono jack, 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Page 52 If you have any question about this product, you may call: Sony Customer Information Center Sony Customer Information Center Sony Drive, Mail Drop #T1-11, East Coast 201-930-7669 (SONY) NJ Park Ridge, NJ 07656 Central 708-250-7669 (SONY) tL...

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