Sony CCD-FX228 - Manual (Page 15)

Note on the Focus Range
If you cannot get a sharp focus
while in extreme telephoto
zoom, press the "W" side of
the power zoom button until
the focus is sharp. You can
shoot a subject that is at least
about 31/4 feet (1 m) away
from the lens surface in the
telephoto position, or about 1/
2 inches (1 cm) in the wide-
angle position.
Place the Camcorder on a
Flat Surface or Use a
Tripod
Keep the camcorder fixed by
placing it on a table top or any
other flat surface of suitable
height. If you have a tripcxi
for a still camera, you can also
use it with the camcorder.
Make sure the tripod screw is
shorter than 9/32 in. {6.5 mm).
To Shoot in the Dark
We recommend that you use
an optional video light. To get
the best color, you must
maintain a sufficient light
level.
To Record from the
Beginning of the Tape
Run the tape for about 15
st'conds before recording. This
prevents the camcorder from
missing any start-up scenes
when you play back the tape.
To Prevent Accidental
Erasure
Slide the tab on the cassette to
expose the red mark.
If you try to record with the
red mark exposed, the caution
lamp flashes on the
viewfinder, and you cannot
record.
To re-record on this tape, slide
the tab back out so it covers
the red mark.
For Smooth Transition
To obtain smooth transition
bcbx'cen scenes after the
battery pack is replaced, leave
the tape in the camcorder.
Using the Viewfinder as a
Sports Finder - For model
with the monochrome
viewfinder (CCD FX228/
FX230 only)
With the Sports Finder, you
can monitor the picture while
your eyes are at a distance
from the eyecup. You can
shoot scenes while moving
around.
When using the viewfinder as
a Sports Finder, turn the
viewfinder lens adjustment
ring clockwise until it stops.
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When returning to the normal
viewfinder position, turn the
viewfmder lens adjustment
ring
counterclockwise until the
indicators in the viewfinder
come into sharp focus.
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