Sony CCD-FX311 Primary User Manual - Page 21

Maintenance Information Video Head Cleaning 4 Slight contamination Critical contamination To ensure a clear picture, clean the video heads periodically When playback pictures become noisy or hardly visible, the video heads may be contaminated. In such cases, 1 Clean the video heads with the Sony V8-25CLH cleaning cassette (not supplied). picture referring to its instructions. 2 After cleaning, cheek it the is clear by recording or playing back with an ordinary tsp. 3 if ore picture is sal noisy, repeat cleaning. (Do not repeat cleaning more than 5 times.) caution 30 not use v commemiwv amMehesf-tvoe cleaning cassava. II may damage the vele° heeds Note 0 the V8-25CLI4 droning cassette is not availede in your area. consuk your Sony service facility Viewfinder Cleaning To clean the viewfinder 1 Pull the switch on the viewfinder barrel down 2 Turn the eyecup In the direction of the arrow and detach the eyecup 3 Glean ore surface of the screen with a commercially available blower MC. Remove Blower 40 Additional Inlormation To reattach the eyecup 1 Align the groove on the eyecup with the • mark on the barrel 2 Turn the eyecup in the reverse direction of the arrow. et) Mark Groove Tips for Better Camera Recording How to Achieve Better Camera Recording Take a good posture for shooting For hand-held shots. it is important to hold the camcorder properly. • Hold the camcorder firmly and secure it with the grip belt so that you can easily manipulate the camcorder with your thumb • Place your right elbow firmly against your side. • Place your left hand under the camcorder to support it When adjusting the locus manually, make sure the camcorder does not move. • Stand opposite to the subject and take a comfodable stance. • Place your eye firmly against the viewhnder eyecup. Use a tripod It you have a tripod for a still camera, you can also use it with the camcorder. If a tripod is not available. try placing the camcorder on a tabletop or any other flat surface of suitable height. cetera) When =ram Mod not manufactured by Sorry. Me limp of the comma mounting screw mud be Ices Man e.s nee Mem= Or. or= may damage the inner pan ot Ore ono.. Lees then 8.5 mm Cur mares) Additional Internat.) 41