Operating Instructions
Table Of Contents
- Before you begin
- Getting started
- Basic operations
- Advanced operations
- Using alternative power sources
- Changing the mode settings
- Photo recording
- Shooting with all the pixels ﾐ PROG. SCAN
- Using the FADER function
- Shooting with backlighting
- Using the wide mode function
- Enjoying picture effect
- Recording with various effects ﾐ digital effect
- Shooting with manual adjustment
- Using the PROGRAM AE function
- Focusing manually
- Interval recording
- Cut recording
- Superimposing a title
- Making a custom title
- Labeling a cassette
- Watching on a TV screen
- Viewing the picture with the picture effect
- Viewing the picture with the digital effect
- Searching the boundaries of recorded tape with date ﾐ date search
- Searching the boundaries of recorded tape with title ﾐ title search
- Searching for a photo ﾐ photo search/photo scan
- Returning to a pre-registered position
- Displaying recording data ﾐ data code function
- Editing onto another tape
- Editing partially on a mini DV tape ﾐ DV synchro-editing
- Recording from a VCR or TV
- Replacing recording on a tape ﾐ insert editing
- Audio dubbing
- Memory card slot operations
- Using the memory card slot ﾐ introduction
- Recording an image from a mini DV tape as a still image
- Copying still images from a mini DV tape ﾐ photo save
- Recording still images on PC cards (not supplied) ﾐ memory photo recording
- Viewing a still picture ﾐ memory photo playback
- Preventing accidental erasure ﾐ PROTECT
- Deleting images
- Copying the image recorded with the memory card slot to mini DV tapes
- Playing back images in a continuous loop ﾐ SLIDE SHOW
- Additional information
- Usable cassettes and playback modes
- Charging the vanadium-lithium battery in the camcorder
- Resetting the date and time
- Simple setting of clock by time difference
- Tips for using the battery pack
- Maintenance information and precautions
- Using your camcorder abroad
- Trouble check
- Self-diagnosis function
- Specifications
- Identifying the parts
- Warning indicators
- Index
9
Getting started
Battery life
While using with viewfinder
Battery pack Continuous recording time * Typical recording time **
NP-F330 (supplied) 75 (70) 40 (35)
NP-F530 120 (110) 60 (55)
NP-F550 150 (135) 75 (70)
NP-F730 270 (245) 140 (130)
NP-F750/NP-F730H*** 315 (275) 165 (145)
NP-F930 420 (375) 220 (195)
NP-F950 485 (440) 255 (230)
While using with LCD
Battery pack Continuous Typical Playing
recording time * recording time ** time with LCD
NP-F330 (supplied) 60 (50) 30 (25) 75 (70)
NP-F530 95 (85) 50 (45) 120 (110)
NP-F550 120 (105) 65 (55) 150 (135)
NP-F730 210(190) 115 (105) 270 (245)
NP-F750/NP-F730H*** 250 (220) 140 (120) 315 (275)
NP-F930 325 (295) 180 (165) 420 (375)
NP-F950 375 (335) 210 (185) 485 (440)
Numbers in parentheses indicate the time when you use a normally charged battery.
Battery life will be shorter if you use the camcorder in a cold environment.
* Approximate continuous recording time indoors.
** Approximate minutes when recording while you repeat recording start/stop, zooming
and turning the power on/off. The actual battery life may be shorter.
*** NP-F730H is sold only in the U.S.A.
Installing and charging the battery pack
Charging time
Battery pack Charging time *
NP-F330 (supplied) 150 (90)
NP-F530 210 (150)
NP-F550 210 (150)
NP-F730 300 (240)
NP-F750/NP-F730H** 300 (240)
NP-F930 390 (330)
NP-F950 390 (330)
The time required for a normal charge is indicated in parentheses.
* Approximate minutes to charge an empty battery pack using the supplied AC power
adaptor. (Lower temperatures require a longer charging time.)
** NP-F730H is sold only in the U.S.A.