Sony Group DCRPC120 Digital Video Camera Recorder - Bluetooth User Manual DCR PC115 PC120BT

Sony Corporation Digital Video Camera Recorder - Bluetooth DCR PC115 PC120BT

Users Manual I

3-070-602-11 (1)©2001 Sony CorporationOperating InstructionsBefore operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly,and retain it for future reference.Owner’s RecordThe model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record theserial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numberswhenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.DCR-PC115/PC120BTDigitalVideo CameraRecorderModel No. DCR-PC Model No. AC-Serial No. Serial No.SERIESTMDCR-PC120BT
2Welcome!Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony Handycam. With your Handycam, you cancapture life’s precious moments with superior picture and sound quality. Your Handycam isloaded with advanced features, but at the same time it is very easy to use. You will soon beproducing home video that you can enjoy for years to come.WARNINGTo prevent fire or shock hazard, donot expose the unit to rain ormoisture.CAUCTIONThe use of optical instruments with thisproduct will increase eye hazard. As the laserbeam used in this Handycam is harmful toeyes, do not attempt to disassemble thecabinet.Refer to servicing to qualified personnel only.This symbol is intended toalert the user to the presenceof uninsulated “dangerousvoltage” within the product’senclosure that may be ofsufficient magnitude toconstitute a risk of electricshock to persons.This symbol is intended toalert the user to the presenceof important operating andmaintenance (servicing)instructions in the literatureaccompanying the appliance.For customers in the U.S.A.and CANADACAUTIONTO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCHWIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT,FULLY INSERT.DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM ION BATTERY.LITHIUM ION BATTERY.DISPOSE OF PROPERLY.You can return your unwanted lithium ionbatteries to your nearest Sony Service Centeror Factory Service Center.Note: In some areas the disposal of lithiumion batteries in household or businesstrash may be prohibited.For the Sony Service Center nearest you call1-800-222-SONY (United States only).For the Sony Factory Service Center nearestyou call 416-499-SONY (Canada only).Caution: Do not handle damaged or leakinglithium ion battery.“Memory Stick”THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OFTHE FCC RULES. OPERATION IS SUBJECTTO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS:(1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSEHARMFUL INTERFERENCE, AND (2) THISDEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANYINTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDINGINTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSEUNDESIRED OPERAION.THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUSCOMPLIES WITH CANADIAN ICES-003.
3For the customers in the U.S.A.If you have any questions about this product,you may call:Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669)The number below is for the FCC relatedmatters only.Regulatory InformationDeclaration of ConformityTrade Name: SONYModel No.: DCR-PC120Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.Address: 680 KinderkamackRoad, Oradell,NJ07649 U.S.A.Telephone No.: 201-930-6972This device complies with Part 15 of theFCC Rules. Operation is subject to thefollowing two conditions: (1) This devicemay not cause harmful interference, and(2)this device must accept any interferencereceived, including interference that maycause undesired operation.CAUTIONYou are cautioned that any changes ormodifications not expressly approved in thismanual could void your authority to operatethis equipment.Note:This equipment has been tested and found tocomply with the limits for a Class B digitaldevice, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.These limits are designed to providereasonable protection against harmfulinterference in a residential installation. Thisequipment generates, uses, and can radiateradio frequency energy and, if not installedand used in accordance with the instructions,may cause harmful interference to radiocommunications. However, there is noguarantee that interference will not occur in aparticular installation. If this equipment doescause harmful interference to radio ortelevision reception, which can be determinedby turning the equipment off and on, the useris encouraged to try to correct the interferenceby one or more of the following measures:— Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.— Increase the separation between theequipment and receiver.— Connect the equipment into an outlet on acircuit different from that to which thereceiver is connected.— Consult the dealer or an experiencedradio/TV technician for help.The supplied interface cable must be used withthe equipment in order to comply with thelimits for a digital device pursuant to SubpartB of Part 15 of FCC Rules.
4Taking moving or still images, and playing them back•Recording a moving picture on a tape (p. xx)•Recording a still image on a tape (p. xx)•Playing back a tape (p. xx)•Recording still images on “Memory Stick”s (p. xx)•Recording moving pictures on “Memory Stick”s (p. xx)•Viewing a still image recorded on “Memory Stick”s (p. xx)•Viewing a moving picture on “Memory Stick”s (p. xx)Capturing images on your computer•Using with an analog video unit and your computer (p. xx)•Viewing images recorded on “Memory Stick”s using the USB cable (p. xx)Accessing to the Internet via a Bluetooth equipped device(DCR-PC120BT only)Accessing the Internet, sending/receiving your e-mail, and using the album on the Web(Only in North America and Japan). For details, refer to the Network OperatingInstructions supplied with your camcorder. (p. xx)Other usesFunctions to adjust exposure in the recording mode•Back light (p. xx)•NightShot/Super NightShot (p. xx)•Recording images with the flash (p. xx, xx)•PROGRAM AE (p. xx)•Adjusting the exposure manually (p. xx)Functions to give images more impact•Digital zoom (p. xx) The default setting is set to OFF. (To zoom greater than 10×, selectthe digital zoom power in D ZOOM in the menu settings.)•Fader (p. xx)•Picture effect (p. xx)•Digital effect (p. xx)•Title (p. xx, xx)•MEMORY MIX (p. xx)Functions to give a natural appearance to your recordings•Sports lesson (p. xx)•Landscape (p. xx)•Manual focus (p. xx )Functions to use on recorded tapes•END SEARCH/EDITSEARCH/Rec Review (p. xx)•DATA CODE (p. xx)•Tape PB ZOOM (p. xx)•Zero set memory (p. xx, xx)•Title search (p. xx)•Digital program editing (p. xx, xx)•HiFi SOUND (p. xx)Main Features
Getting started5Checking supplied accessoriesMake sure that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder.1AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC poweradaptor (1), Power cord (1) (p. xx)2A/V connecting cable (1) (p. xx, xx)3USB cable (1) (p. xx)4Battery terminal cover (1) (p. xx)5NP-FM50 battery pack (1) (p. xx, xx)6Wireless Remote Commander (1)(p. xx)7Size AA (R6) battery for RemoteCommander (2) (p. xx)8Lens cap (1) (p. xx)Contents of the recording cannot be compensated if recording or playback is not made due to amalfunction of the camcorder, storage media, etc.81279q;45qa36qs9Lens hood (1) (p. xx)q; “Memory Stick” (1) (p. xx)qa CD-ROM (SPVD-004 USB Driver) (1)(p. xx)qs Bluetooth adaptor (BTA-NW1) * (1)(p. xx)qd Bluetooth modem cord (MDM-5614G)*(1) (p.xx)qf Bluetooth modem cable*(1) (p.xx)qg AC power adapter (AC-PT1)*(1) (p.xx)qh Alkarine AA dry batteries forBluetooth Adaptor*(2) (p.xx)*DCR-PC120BT only
6Table of contentsMain Features .......................................... 4Checking supplied accessories.............. 5Quick Start Guide........................8Getting startedUsing this manual ................................. 10Step 1 Preparing the power supply... 12Installing the battery pack............. 12Charging the battery pack............. 13Step 2 Setting the date and time ........ 16Step 3 Inserting a cassette ................... 18Recording – BasicsRecording a picture............................... 19Shooting backlit subjects– BACK LIGHT ........................ 26Shooting in the dark – NightShot/Super NightShot ...................... 26Self-timer recording ....................... 28Checking the recording– END SEARCH / EDITSEARCH /Rec Review ...................................... 29Playback – BasicsPlaying back a tape ............................... 30To display the screen indicators– Display function ................... 31Viewing the recording on TV.............. 34Advanced RecordingOperationsRecording a still image on a tape– Tape Photo recording ................. 35Adjusting the white balancemanually .......................................... 39Using the wide mode ........................... 40Using the fader function ...................... 41Using special effects – Picture effect .. 44Using special effects – Digital effect... 45Using the PROGRAM AE function .... 48Adjusting the exposure manually ...... 51Focusing manually................................ 52Interval recording ................................. 54Frame by frame recording– Cut recording ............................... 56Advanced PlaybackOperationsPlaying back a tape with picture effects........................................................... 57Playing back a tape with digital effects........................................................... 58Enlarging images recorded on tapes– Tape PB ZOOM ........................... 59Quickly locating a scene using the zeroset memory function ...................... 60Searching the boundaries of recordedtape by title – Title search ............. 61Searching a recording by date– Date search ................................... 62Searching for a photo– Photo search/Photo scan ........... 64EditingDubbing a tape ...................................... 66Dubbing only desired scenes– Digital program editing(to a tape) ......................................... 68Using with analog video unit and yourcomputer– Signal convert function........................................................... 79Recording video or TV programs ....... 80Inserting a scene from a VCR– Insert editing ................................ 83Audio dubbing ...................................... 85Superimposing a title ........................... 89Making your own titles ........................ 92Labeling a cassette ................................ 93Customizing Your CamcorderChanging the menu settings................ 95“Memory Stick” OperationsUsing a “Memory Stick”– introduction................................ 103Recording still images on “MemoryStick”s– Memory Photo recording ......... 111Recording an image from a tape as astill image ...................................... 117Superimposing a still image in the“Memory Stick” on an image– MEMORY MIX .......................... 120
Getting started7Table of contentsRecording moving pictures on“Memory Stick”s– MPEG movie recording............ 125Recording a picture from a tape as amoving picture ............................. 127Recording edited pictures as a movingpicture – Digital program editing(to a “Memory Stick”).................. 131Copying still images from a tape– Photo save .................................. 134Viewing a still image– Memory photo playback .......... 135Viewing a moving picture– MPEG movie playback ............. 138Viewing images using computer ...... 140Copying the image recorded on“Memory Stick”s to tapes ........... 146Enlarging still images recorded on“Memory Stick”s– Memory PB ZOOM ................... 147Playing back images in a continuousloop – SLIDE SHOW.................... 148Preventing accidental erasure– Image protection........................ 149Deleting images................................... 150Writing a print mark– PRINT MARK ............................ 152Using the optional printer ................. 153Using the Network functionAccessing to the network................... 154TroubleshootingTypes of trouble and their solutions......................................................... 155Self-diagnosis display......................... 161Warning indicators and messages.... 162Additional InformationUsable cassettes ................................... 164About the “InfoLITHIUM” batterypack ................................................ 166About i.LINK ....................................... 168Using your camcorder abroad .......... 170Maintenance information andprecautions .................................... 171Specifications ....................................... 176Quick ReferenceIdentifying the parts and controls .... 178Index ..................................................... 186
Quick Start Guide8Quick Start GuideInserting a cassette (p. xx)Connecting the power cord (p. xx)Use the battery pack when using your camcorder outdoors (p. xx).1Slide OPEN/Z EJECT in thedirection of thearrow and open thelid.2Push the middleportion of the backof the cassette toinsert. Insert thecassette in a straightline deeply into thecassettecompartment withthe window facingout.3Close the cassettecompartment bypressing the mark on the cassettecompartment.After the cassettecompartment goesdown completely,close the lid until itclicks.This chapter introduces you to the basic featuresof your camcorder. See the page in parentheses“( )” for more information.Pull down the Holding Grip to hold yourcamcorder as illustrated.AC power adaptor (supplied)Connect the plug with its vmark facing up.Open the jackcover.Holding Grip
Quick Start Guide9LOCKPOWERVCRMEMORYCAMERAOFF(CHG)LOCKPOWERVCRMEMORYCAMERAOFF(CHG)Recording a picture (p. xx)1Remove the lens cap.3Press OPEN to open theLCD panel.The picture appears onthe screen.2Set the POWERswitch to CAMERAwhile pressing thesmall green button.4Press START/STOP. Yourcamcorder starts recording.To stop recording, pressSTART/STOP again.Monitoring the playback picture on the LCDscreen (p. xx)NOTEDo not pick up your camcorder byholding the viewfinder, the flash, theLCD panel or the battery pack.When you purchase your camcorder, the clock settingis set to off. If you want to record the date and time fora picture, set the clock setting before recording (p. xx).PLAYREWLOCKPOWERVCRMEMORYCAMERAOFF(CHG)1Set the POWERswitch to VCRwhile pressing thesmall green button.2Press m to rewind the tape.3Press N to start playback.Viewing a picture withthe viewfinderClose the LCD panel,and pull out theviewfinder.
10— Getting started —Using this manualThe instructions in this manual are for the two models listed in the table below. Beforeyou start reading this manual and operating your camcorder, check the model numberby looking at the bottom of your camcorder. (DCR-PC120BT is marked as DCR-PC120on the bottom of this unit.) The DCR-PC120BT is the model used for illustrationpurposes. Otherwise, the model name is indicated in the illustrations. Any differencesin operation are clearly indicated in the text, for example, “DCR-PC120BT only”.As you read through this manual, buttons and settings on your camcorder are shown incapital letters.e.g. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA.When you carry out an operation, you can hear a beep sound to indicate that theoperation is being carried out.Types of differencesDCR- PC115 PC120BTBluetooth adaptor — zNetwork — zzProvided— Not providedNote on Cassette MemoryYour camcorder is based on the DV format. You can only use mini DV cassettes withyour camcorder. We recommend that you use a tape with cassette memory .The functions which require different operations depending on whether the tape hasthe cassette memory or not are:– End search (p. xx)– Date search (p. xx)– Photo search (p. xx)The functions you can operate only with the cassette memory are:– Title search (p. xx)– Superimposing a title (p. xx)– Labeling a cassette (p. xx)For details, see page xx.You see this mark in the introduction of the features that are operated only withcassette memory.Tapes with cassette memory are marked by (Cassette Memory).
Getting started11Using this manualNote on TV color systemsTV color systems differ from country to country. To view your recordings on a TV, youneed an NTSC system-based TV.Copyright precautionsTelevision programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted.Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the provision of thecopyright laws.Precautions on camcorder careLens and LCD screen/finder (on mounted models only)•The LCD screen and the finder are manufactured using extremely high-precisiontechnology, so over 99.99% of the pixels are operational for effective use.However, there may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red,blue or green in color) that constantly appear on the LCD screen and the finder.These points are normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect therecording in any way.•Do not let your camcorder get wet. Keep your camcorder away from rain and seawater. Letting your camcorder get wet may cause your camcorder to malfunction.Sometimes this malfunction cannot be repaired [a].•Never leave your camcorder exposed to temperatures above 60°C (140°F), such as in acar parked in the sun or under direct sunlight [b].•Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors. Exposing the LCDscreen, the finder or the lens to direct sunlight for long periods may causemalfunctions [c].•Do not directly shoot the sun. Doing so might cause your camcorder to malfunction.Take pictures of the sun in low light conditions such as dusk [d].[a][b][c][d]
12Installing the battery pack(1)While sliding BATT RELEASE in the direction of the arrow 1, slide thebattery terminal cover in the direction of the arrow 2.(2)Insert the battery pack in the direction of the arrow until it clicks.To remove the battery packThe battery pack is removed in the same way as the battery terminal cover.Note on the battery terminal coverTo protect the battery terminals, install the battery terminal cover after the battery packis removed.Step 1 Preparing the power supply1 221
13Getting startedCharging the battery packUse the battery pack after charging it for your camcorder.Your camcorder operates only with the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (M series).See page xxx for details of “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack.(1)Open the jack cover and connect the AC power adaptor supplied with yourcamcorder to the DC IN jack with the plug’s v mark facing up.(2)Connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor.(3)Connect the power cord to the wall outlet.(4)Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG). The CHG lamp lights up when thecharge begins. After the charge is completed, the CHG lamp goes out. (fullcharge)After charging the battery packDisconnect the AC power adaptor from the DC IN jack on your camcorder.NotePrevent metallic objects from coming into contact with the metal parts of the DC plug ofthe AC power adaptor. This may cause a short-circuit, damaging the AC poweradaptor.While charging the battery pack, the CHG lamp flashes in the following cases:–The battery pack is not installed correctly.–Something is wrong with the battery pack.When you use the AC power adaptorPlace the AC power adaptor near a wall outlet. If any trouble occurs with this unit,disconnect the plug from a wall outlet as soon as possible to cut off the power.Step 1 Preparing the power supply421LOCKPOWERVCRMEMORYCAMERAOFF(CHG)CHG lamp
14Step 1 Preparing the power supplyCharging timeBattery pack Full chargeNP-FM50 (supplied) 150NP-FM70 240NP-FM90 330NP-FM91 360The charging time may increase if the battery’s temperature is extremely high or lowbecause of the ambient temperature.Approximate minutes at 25°C (77°F) to charge an empty battery packRecording timeRecording with Recording withBattery pack the viewfinder the LCD screenContinuous* Typical** Continuous* Typical**NP-FM50 (supplied) 130 75 110 60NP-FM70 270 155 230 130NP-FM90 410 235 355 205NP-FM91 475 275 410 235Approximate minutes when you use a fully charged battery*Approximate continuous recording time at 25°C (77°F). The battery life will beshorter if you use your camcorder in a cold environment.**Approximate number of minutes when recording while you repeat recording start/stop, zooming and turning the power on/off. The actual battery life may be shorter.Playing timeBattery pack Playing time Playing timeon LCD screen with LCD closedNP-FM50 (supplied) 150 185NP-FM70 310 385NP-FM90 475 580NP-FM91 550 670Approximate minutes when you use a fully charged batteryApproximate continuous playing time at 25°C (77°F). The battery life will be shorter ifyou use your camcorder in a cold environment.
15Getting startedIf the power goes off although the battery remaining indicator indicates that thebattery pack has enough power to operateCharge the battery pack fully again so that the indication on the battery remainingindicator is correct.Recommended charging temperatureWe recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of between 10°Cto 30°C (50°F to 86°F).What is ”InfoLITHIUM”?The “InfoLITHIUM” is a lithium ion battery pack which can exchange data such asbattery consumption with compatible electronic equipment. This unit is compatiblewith the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (M series). Your camcorder operates only withthe “InfoLITHIUM” battery. “InfoLITHIUM” M series battery packs have theSERIESTM mark.“InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.Connecting to a wall outletWhen you use your camcorder for a long time, we recommend that you power it from awall outlet using the AC power adaptor.(1)Open the jack cover. Connect the AC power adaptor supplied with yourcamcorder to the DC IN jack on your camcorder with the plug’s v mark facingup.(2)Connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor.(3)Connect the power cord to a wall outlet.PRECAUTIONThe set is not disconnected from the AC power source (house current) as long as it isconnected to the wall outlet, even if the set itself has been turned off.Notes•The AC power adaptor can supply power even if the battery pack is attached to yourcamcorder.•The DC IN jack has “source priority.” This means that the battery pack cannot supplyany power if the power cord is connected to the DC IN jack, even when the powercord is not plugged into a wall outlet.Using a car batteryUse Sony DC Adaptor/Charger (optional).Refer to the operating instructions of the DC Adaptor/Charger for further information.Step 1 Preparing the power supply2,31
16Set the date and time settings when you use your camcorder for the first time. “CLOCKSET” will be displayed each time that you set the POWER switch to CAMERA orMEMORY unless you set the date and time settings.If you do not use your camcorder for about three months, the date and time settingsmay be released (bars may appear) because the built-in rechargeable battery installed inyour camcorder will have been discharged (p. xx).Set the area, the summer time, year, month, day, hour and then the minute, in thatorder.(1)Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY, then press MENU to displaythe menu settings.(2)Press v/V on the control button to select , then press z or B.(3)Press v/V on the control button to select CLOCK SET, then press zor B.(4)Press v/V on the control button to adjust the desired area (where you are),then press z.(5)Press v/V on the control button to select whether or not the time is summertime, then press z.Select NO if the time is not summer time. Select YES if it is.(6)Press v/V on the control button to adjust the desired year, then press z.The year changes as follows:(7)Set the month, day and hour by pressing v/V on the control button andpressing z.(8)Set the minute by pressing v/V on the control button and pressing z by thetime signal. The clock starts to move.(9)Press MENU to make the menu settings disappear.Step 2 Setting the date and time1995 T · · · · t 2001 T · · · · t 2079
17Getting startedIf you do not set the date and time“--:--:--” and “--- -- ----” are recorded on the data code of the tape and the “MemoryStick.”When using your camcorder abroadSet the clock to the local time (p. xx).Note on the time indicatorThe internal clock of your camcorder operates on a 12-hour cycle.•12:00 AM stands for midnight.•12:00 PM stands for noon.Step 2 Setting the date and time234568SETUP MENUCLOCK SETLTR S IZE ––:––:––DEMO MODERETURN[MENU] : ENDSETUP MENUCLOCK SETLTR S IZE JUL4 20015:30:00PMDEMO MODERETURN[MENU] : ENDSETUP MENUCLOCK SET ––:––:––LTR S IZEDEMO MODERETURN[MENU] : ENDMANUA L SE TPROGRAM AEPEFFECTDEFFECTWHT BALAUTO SHTR[MENU] : ENDCLOCK SET[EXEC] : NEXT I TEM––––––– –– ––:––DATE Y M DSUMMERT I ME OFFrL i sbon , LondonAREA1RGMT +0.0[EXEC] : NEXT I TEM––––––– –– ––:––DATE Y M DSUMMERT I ME OFFrNewYo r k , Bo go t aAREA14RGMT +9.0[EXEC] : NEXT I TEM––––––– –– ––:––DATE Y M DSUMMERT I ME OFFNewYo r k , Bo go t aAREA14GMT +9.0[EXEC] : NEXT I TEMrrrrr2001JAN112:00AMDATE Y RMRDRRRSUMMERT I ME OFFrNewYo r k , Bo go t aAREA14RGMT +9.0[EXEC] : NEXT I TEMrrrrr2001JAN112:00AMDATE Y RMRDRRRONSUMMERT I ME OFFNewYo r k , Bo go t aAREA14GMT +9.0CLOCK SET[EXEC] : NEXT I TEMrrrrr2001JUL45:30PM DATE Y RMRDRRRSUMMERT I ME OFFrNewYo r k , Bo go t aAREA14RGMT +9.0CLOCK SETCLOCK SETCLOCK SET CLOCK SETMENU
18(1)Install the power source.(2)Slide OPEN/Z EJECT in the direction of the arrow and open the lid.The cassette compartment automatically lifts up and opens.(3)Push the middle portion of the back of the cassette to insert.Insert the cassette in a straight line deeply into the cassette compartment withthe window facing out.(4)Close the cassette compartment by pressing the mark on the cassettecompartment. The cassette compartment automatically goes down.(5)After the cassette compartment goes down completely, close the lid until itclicks.To eject a cassetteFollow the procedure above, and take out the cassette in step 3.Notes•Do not press the cassette compartment down forcibly. Doing so may cause amalfunction.•The cassette compartment may not be closed when you press any part of the lid otherthan the mark.When you use cassette with cassette memoryRead the instruction about cassette memory to use this function properly (p. xx).To prevent accidental erasureSlide the write-protect tab on the cassette to expose the red mark.Step 3 Inserting a cassette3, 4 52OPEN/Z EJECT
19Recording – BasicsYour camcorder automatically focuses for you.(1)Remove the lens cap by pressing both knobs on its sides and pull the lens capstring to fix it.(2)Install the power source and insert a cassette. See “Step 1” to “Step 3” for moreinformation (p. xx to xx).(3)Pull down the Holding Grip.Hold your camcorder firmly as illustrated.(4)Set the POWER switch to CAMERA while pressing the small green button.Your camcorder is set to the standby mode.(5)Press OPEN to open the LCD panel. The viewfinder automatically turns off.(6)Press START/STOP. Your camcorder starts recording. The REC indicatorappears. The camera recording lamp located on the front of your camcorderlights up. To stop recording, press START/STOP again.Notes•Fasten the grip strap firmly.•Do not touch the built-in microphone during recording.Note on Recording modeYour camcorder records and plays back in the SP (standard play) mode and in the LP(long play) mode. Select SP or LP in the menu settings. In the LP mode, you can record1.5 times as long as in the SP mode.When you record a tape in the LP mode on your camcorder, we recommend playing thetape on your camcorder.— Recording – Basics —Recording a picture6425140minREC0:00:013LOCKPOWERVCRMEMORYCAMERAOFF(CHG)LOCKPOWERVCRMEMORYCAMERAOFF(CHG)LOCKMicrophoneCamera recordinglamp
20Note on the LOCK switchWhen you slide the LOCK switch to the left, the POWER switch can no longer be set toMEMORY accidentally. LOCK switch is set to the right as a default setting.To enable smooth transitionTransition between the last scene you recorded and the next scene is smooth as long asyou do not eject the cassette even if you turn off your camcorder.However, check the following:–Do not mix recordings in the SP mode and ones in the LP mode on one tape.–When you change the battery pack, set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG).–When you use a tape with cassette memory, however, you can make the transitionsmooth even after ejecting the cassette if you use the END SEARCH function (p. xx).If you leave your camcorder in the standby mode for five minutes while thecassette is insertedYour camcorder automatically turns off. This is to save battery power and to preventbattery and tape wear. To resume the standby mode, set the POWER switch to OFF(CHG), and to CAMERA again. However, your camcorder does not turn offautomatically while the cassette is not inserted.When you record in the SP and LP modes on one tape or you record in the LPmode•The transition between scenes may not be smooth.•The playback picture may be distorted or the time code may not be written properlybetween scenes.Recording dataThe recording data (date/time or various settings when recorded) are not displayedwhile recording. However, they are recorded automatically onto the tape. To displaythe recording data, press DATA CODE on the Remote Commander during playback.The battery use time when you record using the LCD screenThe battery time is slightly shorter than the shooting time using the viewfinder.After recording(1)Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG).(2)Close the LCD panel.(3)Set the Holding Grip back to the previous position.(4)Eject the cassette.(5)Remove the battery pack.(6)Attach the battery terminal cover.Recording a picture
21Recording – BasicsAdjusting the LCD screenThe LCD panel moves about 90 degrees to the viewfinder side and about 180 degrees tothe lens side.When closing the LCD panel, set it vertically, and swing it into the camcorder body.NoteWhen using the LCD screen except in the mirror mode, the viewfinder automaticallyturns off (p. xx).When you use the LCD screen outdoors in direct sunlightThe LCD screen may be difficult to see. If this happens, we recommend that you use theviewfinder.When you adjust the angle of the LCD panelMake sure if the LCD panel is opened up to 90 degrees.Adjusting the brightness of the LCD screen(1)Set the POWER switch to CAMERA, VCR or MEMORY. Press MENU, thenselect and decide upon LCD BRIGHT in with the control button. The barindicator appears.(2)Press b/B on the control button to adjust the brightness of the LCD screen,then press z.LCD screen backlightYou can change the brightness of the backlight. Select LCD B.L. in the menu settingswhen using the battery pack (p. xx).Recording a picture180°90°12LCD/VF SETLCD BRIGHTLCD B.L.LCD COLORVF B.L. RETURN [MENU] : ENDLCD/VF SETLCD BRIGHTLCD B.L.LCD COLORVF B.L. RETURN [MENU] : ENDTo lightenTo darkenMENU
22Adjusting the viewfinderIf you record pictures with the LCD panel closed, check the picture with the viewfinder.Adjust the viewfinder lens to your eyesight so that the indicators in the viewfindercome into sharp focus.Pull out the viewfinder and move the viewfinder lens adjustment lever.Viewfinder backlightYou can change the brightness of the backlight. Select VF B.L. in the menu settingswhen using the battery pack (p. xx).Attaching the supplied lens hoodTo record fine pictures under strong light, we recommend attaching the lens hood. Alsothe lens cap can be attached even with the lens hood on.Notes•When you use the Remote Commander and the lens hood, the Remote Commandermay not function properly because the lens hood blocks the infrared rays from theRemote Commander. In such case, remove the lens hood from your camcorder.•You cannot attach filters or other objects onto the lens hood. If you do so forcibly, youwill no longer be able to remove filters or other objects from the lens hood.When you use the filter (optional)•The shadow of the lens hood may appear in the corners of the screen.•The flash may not be adjusted correctly if the photocell window is covered.Recording a picturePhotocell Window
23Recording – BasicsUsing the zoom featureMove the power zoom lever a little for a slower zoom. Move it further for a faster zoom.Using the zoom function sparingly results in better-looking recordings.“T” side: for telephoto (subject appears closer)“W” side:for wide-angle (subject appears farther away)To use zoom greater than 10×Zoom greater than 10× is performed digitally. To activate digital zoom, select the digitalzoom power in D ZOOM in the menu settings (p. xx). The digital zoom function is set toOFF as a default setting (p. xx).When you shoot close to a subjectIf you cannot get a sharp focus, move the power zoom lever to the “W” side until thefocus is sharp. You can shoot a subject that is at least about 80 cm (about 2 feet 5/8 inch)away from the lens surface in the telephoto position, or about 1 cm (about 1/2 inch)away in the wide-angle position.Notes on digital zoom•Digital zoom starts to function when zoom exceeds 10×.•The picture quality deteriorates as you move the power zoom lever towards the “T”side.When the POWER switch is set to MEMORYYou cannot use the digital zoom.Recording a pictureThe right side of the bar shows the digital zoomingzone.The digital zooming zone appears when you selectthe digital zoom power in the menu settings.TWTWTWWT
24Shooting with the Mirror ModeThis feature allows the camera subject to view him-or herself on the LCD screen.The subject uses this feature to check his or her own image on the LCD screen while youlook at the subject in the viewfinder.Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY.Pull out the viewfinder and rotate the LCD screen 180 degrees.The indicator appears in the viewfinder and on the LCD screen.Xz appears in the standby mode, and z appears in the recording mode. Some of otherindicators appear mirror-reversed and others are not displayed.Picture in the mirror modeThe picture on the LCD screen is a mirror-image. However, the picture will be normalwhen recorded.During recording in the mirror modeZERO SET MEMORY on the Remote Commander does not work.Recording a picture
25Recording – BasicsIndicators displayed in the recording modeThe indicators are not recorded on tapes.Remaining battery time indicator during recordingThe remaining battery time indicator roughly indicates the continuous recording time.The indicator may not be correct, depending on the conditions in which you arerecording. When you close the LCD panel and open it again, it takes about one minutefor the correct remaining battery time in minutes to be displayed.Time codeThe time code indicates the recording or playback time, “0:00:00” (hours : minutes :seconds) in CAMERA mode and “0:00:00:00” (hours : minutes : seconds : frames) inVCR mode. You cannot rewrite only the time code.Remaining tape indicatorThe indicator may not be displayed accurately depending on the tape.Recording dataThe recording data (date/time or various settings when recorded) are not displayedwhile recording. However, they are recorded automatically onto the tape. To displaythe recording data, press DATA CODE on the Remote Commander during playback.Recording a pictureRecording modeCassette memoryThis appears when using a tape with cassette memory.TimeThe time is displayed about five seconds after thepower is turned on.DateThe date is displayed about five seconds after thepower is turned on.STBY/RECRemaining battery timeTime code/Tape counterRemaining tapeThis appears after you insert a cassette and record orplay back for a while.0:00:0145min40minRECJUL 4 200112:05:56 AM
26Shooting backlit subjects – BACK LIGHTWhen you shoot a subject with the light source behind the subject or a subject with alight background, use the backlight function.Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY, press BACK LIGHT.The . indicator appears on the screen. To cancel, press BACK LIGHT again.If you press EXPOSURE when shooting backlit subjectsThe backlight function will be canceled.Shooting in the dark – NightShot/Super NightShotThe NightShot function enables you to shoot a subject in a dark place. For example, youcan satisfactorily record the environment of nocturnal animals for observation whenyou use this function.Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY, slide NIGHTSHOT to ON. and “NIGHTSHOT” indicators flash on the screen. To cancel the NightShot function,slide NIGHTSHOT to OFF.Recording a pictureBACK LIGHTOFFNIGHTSHOTNIGHTSHOTONSUPERNightShot Light emitter
27Recording – BasicsUsing Super NightShotThe Super NightShot mode makes subjects more than 16 times brighter than thoserecorded in the NightShot mode.(1)Set the POWER switch to CAMERA, slide NIGHTSHOT to ON. and“NIGHTSHOT” indicators flash on the screen.(2)Press SUPER NIGHTSHOT. and “SUPER NIGHTSHOT” indicators flashon the screen.To cancel the Super NightShot mode, press SUPER NIGHTSHOT again.Using the NightShot LightThe picture will be clearer with the NightShot Light on. To enable the NightShot Light,set N.S. LIGHT to ON in the menu settings (p. xx).(The default setting is ON.)Notes•Do not use the NightShot function in bright places (ex. the outdoors in the daytime).This may cause your camcorder to malfunction.•When you keep NIGHTSHOT set to ON in normal recording, the picture may berecorded in incorrect or unnatural colors.•If focusing is difficult with the autofocus mode when using the NightShot function,focus manually.•Do not cover the NightShot Light emitter when using the NightShot function.•Detach the lens hood when you shoot with the NightShot Light since the lens hoodmay block the NightShot Light.While using the NightShot function, you cannot use the following functions:–Exposure–PROGRAM AE–White balance–HOLOGRAM AFWhile using the Super NightShot functionThe shutter speed is automatically adjusted depending on the brightness. At that time,the moving picture may be slow down.While using the Super NightShot function, you cannot use the followingfunctions:–Fader–Digital effect–PROGRAM AE–Exposure–White balance–Recording with the flash–HOLOGRAM AFWhen the POWER switch is set to MEMORYYou cannot use the Super NightShot function.NightShot LightNightShot Light rays are infrared and so are invisible. The maximum shooting distanceusing the NightShot Light is about 3 m (10 feet).Recording a picture
28Self-timer recordingRecording with the self-timer starts in 10 seconds automatically. You can also use theRemote Commander for this operation.(1)Press (self-timer) in the standby mode. The (self-timer) indicator appearson the screen.(2)Press START/STOP.Self-timer starts counting down from ten with a beep sound. In the lasttwo seconds of the countdown, the beep sound gets faster, then recordingstarts automatically.To stop the countdownPress START/STOP.To restart the countdown, press START/STOP again.To record still images on tapes using the self-timerPress PHOTO in step 2 (p. xx).To cancel self-timer recordingPress (self-timer) so that the indicator disappears from the screen while yourcamcorder is in the standby mode.NoteThe self-timer recording mode is automatically canceled when:–Self-timer recording is finished.–The POWER switch is set to OFF (CHG) or VCR.When the POWER switch is set to MEMORYYou can also record still images on “Memory Stick”s with the self-timer (p. xx).Recording a picture2LOCKPOWERVCRMEMORYCAMERAOFF(CHG)START/STOP (self-timer)
29Recording – BasicsYou can use these buttons to check the recorded picture or shoot so that the transitionbetween the last recorded scene and the next scene you record is smooth.END SEARCHYou can go to the end of the recorded section after you record.Press END SEARCH in the standby mode.The last five seconds of the recorded section are played back and your camcorderreturns to the standby mode. You can monitor the sound from the speaker orheadphones.EDITSEARCHYou can search for the next recording start point.Hold down the + · –/7 side of EDITSEARCH in the standby mode. The recordedsection is played back.+ : to go forward–/7: to go backwardRelease EDITSEARCH to stop playback. If you press START/STOP, re-recording beginsfrom the point you released EDITSEARCH. You cannot monitor the sound.Rec ReviewYou can check the last recorded section.Press the –/7 side of EDITSEARCH momentarily in the standby mode.The section you have stopped most recently will be played back for a few seconds, andthen your camcorder will return to the standby mode. You can monitor the sound fromthe speaker or headphones.End search functionWhen you use a tape without cassette memory, the end search function does not workonce you eject the cassette after you have recorded on the tape. If you use a tape withcassette memory, the end search function works even once you eject the cassette.If a tape has a blank portion in the recorded portionsThe end search function may not work correctly.Checking the recording– END SEARCH / EDITSEARCH / Rec ReviewENDSERCHEDITSEARCH
30You can monitor the playback picture on the screen. If you close the LCD panel, you canmonitor the playback picture in the viewfinder. You can control playback using theRemote Commander supplied with your camcorder.(1)Install the power source and insert the recorded tape.(2)Set the POWER switch to VCR while pressing the small green button.(3)Open the LCD panel while pressing OPEN.(4)Press m to rewind the tape.(5)Press N to start playback.(6)To adjust the volume, press either of the two buttons on VOLUME.When you close the LCD panel, sound is muted.To stop playbackPress x.When monitoring on the LCD screenYou can turn the LCD panel over and move it back to the camcorder body with theLCD screen facing out.— Playback – Basics —Playing back a tape456213REW PLAYVOLUMELOCKPOWERVCRMEMORYCAMERAOFF(CHG)
31Playback – BasicsIf you leave the power on for a long timeYour camcorder gets warm. This is not a malfunction.When you open or close the LCD panelOpen or close the LCD panel vertically.To display the screen indicators – Display functionPress DISPLAY. The indicators appear on the screen. To make the indicators disappear,press DISPLAY again.About date/time and various settingsYour camcorder automatically records not only images on the tape but also therecording data (date/time or various settings when recorded) (Data code).Use the Remote Commander for this operation.1 Set the POWER switch to VCR, then playback a tape.2Press DATA CODE on the Remote Commander.The display changes as follows:date/time t various settings (SteadyShot, exposure, white balance, gain, shutterspeed, aperture value) t no indicator[a]Tape counter[b]SteadyShot off[c]Exposure mode[d]White balance[e]Gain[f]Shutter speed[g]Aperture valueNot to display various settingsSet DATA CODE to DATE in the menu settings (p. xx).The display changes as follows when you press DATA CODE on the RemoteCommander: date/time y no indicatorPlaying back a tapeDISPLAYDATA CODE DISPLAYDate/time Various settings[g][b][d][e][f][c] 60 AWBF1.8 9dB AUTOJUL 4 200112:05:56 AM40min0:00:23:0140min0:00:23:01[a]
32Playing back a tapeVarious settingsVarious settings is your camcorder’s information when you have recorded. In therecording mode, the various settings will not be displayed.When you use the data code function, bars (-- -- --) appear if:–A blank portion of the tape is being played back.–The tape is unreadable due to tape damage or noise.–The tape was recorded by a camcorder without the date and time set.Data codeWhen you connect your camcorder to the TV, the data code appears on the TV screen.Remaining battery time indicator during playbackThe indicator indicates the approximate continuous playback time. The indicator maynot be correct, depending on the conditions in which you are playing back. When youclose the LCD panel and open it again, it takes about one minute for the correctremaining battery time to be displayed.Various playback modesTo operate video control buttons, set the POWER switch to VCR.To playback pause (view a still picture)Press X during playback. To resume normal playback, press N or X.To advance the tapePress M in the stop mode. To resume normal playback, press N.To rewind the tapePress m in the stop mode. To resume normal playback, press N.To change the playback directionPress on the Remote Commander during playback to reverse the playback direction.To resume normal playback, press N.To locate a scene monitoring the picture (picture search)Keep pressing m or M during playback. To resume normal playback, release thebutton.To monitor the high-speed picture while advancing orrewinding the tape (skip scan)Keep pressing m while rewinding or M while advancing the tape. To resumerewinding or advancing, release the button.To view the picture at slow speed (slow playback)Press y on the Remote Commander during playback. For slow playback in the reversedirection, press , then press y on the Remote Commander. To resume normalplayback, press N.To view the picture at double speedPress ×2 on the Remote Commander during playback. For double speed playback in thereverse direction, press , then press ×2 on the Remote Commander. To resumenormal playback, press N.
33Playback – BasicsPlaying back a tapeTo view the picture frame-by-framePress C on the Remote Commander in the playback pause mode. For frame-by-frameplayback in the reverse direction, press c. To resume normal playback, press N.To search the last scene recorded (END SEARCH)Press END SEARCH in the stop mode. The last five seconds of the recorded portionplays back and stops.In the various playback modes•Sound is muted.•The previous picture may remain as a mosaic image during playback.When the playback pause mode lasts for five minutesYour camcorder automatically enters the stop mode. To resume playback, press N.Slow playbackThe slow playback can be performed smoothly on your camcorder. However, thisfunction does not work for an output signal through the DV jack.When you play back a tape in reverseHorizontal noise may appear at the center, or the top and bottom of the screen. This isnot a malfunction.
34Connect your camcorder to your TV with the A/V connecting cable supplied with yourcamcorder to watch the playback picture on the TV screen. You can operate the videocontrol buttons in the same way as when you monitor playback pictures on the screen.When monitoring the playback picture on the TV screen, we recommend that youpower your camcorder from a wall outlet using the AC power adaptor (p. xx). Refer tothe operating instructions of your TV.Open the jack cover. Connect your camcorder to the TV using the A/V connecting cablesupplied with your camcorder. Then, set the TV/VCR selector on the TV to VCR.If your TV is already connected to a VCRConnect your camcorder to the LINE IN input on the VCR by using the A/V connectingcable supplied with your camcorder. Set the input selector on the VCR to LINE.If your TV or VCR is a monaural typeConnect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video input jack and thewhite or the red plug to the audio input jack on the VCR or the TV. If you connect thewhite plug, the sound is L (left) signal. If you connect the red plug, the sound is R(right) signal.If your TV has an S video jackPictures can be reprodeced more faithfully by using an S video cable (optional). Withthis connection, you do not need to connect the yellow (video) plug of the A/Vconnecting cable. Connect the S video cable (optional) to the S video jacks on both yourcamcorder and the TV.This connection produces higher quality DV format pictures.To display the screen indicators on TVSet DISPLAY to V-OUT/LCD in the menu settings (p. xx).Then press DISPLAY on your camcorder. To turn off the screen indicators, pressDISPLAY on your camcorder again.Viewing the recording on TVTVS VIDEOAUDIO/VIDEOS VIDEOVIDEOAUDIOIN: Signal flow
35Advanced Recording OperationsYou can record an still image like a photograph.You can record about 510 images in the SP mode and about 765 images in the LP modeon a 60-minute tape.Besides the operation described here, your camcorder can record still images on“Memory Stick”s (p. xx).(1)In the standby mode, keep pressing PHOTO lightly until a still image appears.The CAPTURE indicator appears. Recording does not start yet.To change the still image, release PHOTO, select a still image again, and thenpress and hold PHOTO lightly.(2)Press PHOTO deeper.The still image on the screen is recorded for about seven seconds. The soundduring those seven seconds is also recorded.The still image is displayed on the screen until recording is completed.Notes•During tape photo recording, you cannot change the mode or setting.•When recording a still image, do not shake your camcorder. The image may fluctuate.•You cannot use PHOTO during the following operations:–Fader–Digital effectIf you record a moving subject with tape photo recording functionWhen you play back the still image on other equipment, the image may fluctuate.This is not a malfunction.To use the tape photo recording function using the Remote CommanderPress PHOTO on the Remote Commander. Your camcorder records an image on thescreen immediately.To use the tape photo recording function during normal CAMERA recordingYou cannot check an image on the screen by pressing PHOTO lightly. Press PHOTOdeeper. The still image is then recorded for about seven seconds, and your camcorderreturns to the standby mode.To record clear and less fluctuated still imagesWe recommend that you record on “Memory Stick”s.— Advanced Recording Operations —Recording a still image on a tape– Tape Photo recording1•••••••2CAPTUREPHOTOPHOTO
36Recording images with the flashThe flash pops up automatically. The default setting is auto (no indicator). To changethe flash mode, press the (flash) repeatedly until the flash mode indicator appears onthe screen.Each press of (flash) changes the indicator as follows: t t t No indicator Auto red-eye reduction: The flash fires before recording to reduce the red-eyephenomenon. Forced flash: The flash fires regardless of the surrounding brightness. No flash: The flash does not fire.The flash is adjusted to the appropriate brightness through the photocell window forthe flash. You can also change FLASH LVL to the desired brightness in the menusettings (p. xx). Try recording various images to find the most appropriate setting forFLASH LVL.Notes•Attaching the lens hood (supplied) or a conversion lens (optional) may block the lightfrom the flash or cause lens shadow to appear.•You cannot use an external flash (optional) and the built-in flash at the same time.• (auto red-eye reduction) may not produce the desired effect depending onindividual differences, the distance to the subject, the subject not looking at the pre-recording flash or other conditions.•The flash effect cannot be obtained easily when you use forced flash in a brightlocation.•When you record images with the flash, sound may not be recorded clearly.•When recording with the flash, it takes longer to prepare for image capture. This isbecause your camcorder starts to charge power for firing after the flash pops up.Darken the surroundings by covering the lens part, and press PHOTO lightly so thatyour camcorder starts to charge power after the flash pops up.•If it is not easy to focus on the subject automatically, for example, when recording inthe dark, use the focal distance information (p. xx) for focusing manually.Recording a still image on a tape – Tape Photo recording (flash)
37Advanced Recording OperationsWhen you record images with the flashThe possible shooting distance using the built-in flash is shorter than when you recordon “Memory Stick”s.When playing back images recorded with the flash on other equipmentThese images may flicker.If you leave your camcorder for five or more minutes after disconnecting thepower sourceYour camcorder returns to the default setting (auto).You cannot shoot images with the flash during the following operations:–Low lux of PROGRAM AE–Super NightShot–Digital effect–Fader–RecordingThe flash does not fire even if you select auto (no indicator) and (auto red-eyereduction) during the following operations:–Exposure–NightShot–Spotlight of PROGRAM AE–Sunset & moon of PROGRAM AE–Landscape of PROGRAM AEWhen you use an external flash (optional) which does not have the auto red-eyereduction functionYou cannot select the auto red-eye reduction.Recording a still image on a tape – Tape Photo recording
38Self-timer recordingYou can record still images on tapes with the self-timer. You can also use the RemoteCommander for this operation.(1)Press (self-timer) in the standby mode. The (self-timer) indicator appearson the screen.(2)Press PHOTO deeper.Self-timer starts counting down from 10 with a beep sound. In the lasttwo seconds of the countdown, the beep sound gets faster, then recordingstarts automatically.To cancel self-timer recordingPress (self-timer) so that the indicator disappears from the screen while yourcamcorder is in the standby mode. You cannot cancel the self-timer recording using theRemote Commander.NoteThe self-timer recording mode is automatically canceled when:–Self-timer recording is finished.–The POWER switch is set to OFF (CHG) or VCR.Recording a still image on a tape – Tape Photo recordingPHOTO2PHOTO (self-timer)
39Advanced Recording OperationsYou can manually adjust and set the white balance. This adjustment makes whitesubjects look white and allows more natural color balance. Normally white balance isautomatically adjusted.(1)Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY. Press MENU, then selectand decide upon WHT BAL in with the control button (p. xx).(2)Select and decide upon the desired white balance mode with the controlbutton.HOLD :Recording a single-colored subject or background OUTDOOR :•Recording a sunset/sunrise, just after sunset, just before sunrise, neon signs, orfireworks•Under a color matching fluorescent lampn INDOOR :•Lighting condition changes quickly•Too bright place such as photography studios•Under sodium lamps or mercury lampsTo return to the automatic white balance modeSet WHT BAL to AUTO in the menu settings.If the picture is being taken in a studio lit by TV lightingWe recommend that you record in the n indoor mode.When you record under fluorescent lightingUse the automatic white balance or hold mode.Your camcorder may not adjust the white balance correctly in the n indoor mode.In the automatic white balance modePoint your camcorder at a white subject for about 10 seconds after setting the POWERswitch to CAMERA to get a better adjustment when:–You detach the battery for replacement.–You bring your camcorder to the outdoors from the interior of a house holding theexposure, or vice versa.In the hold white balance modeSet the white balance to AUTO and reset to HOLD after a few seconds when:–You change the PROGRAM AE mode.–You bring your camcorder to the outdoors from the interior of a house, or vice versa.Adjusting the white balance manuallyMANUA L SETAUTOHOLDPROGRAM AEPEFFEC TDEFFECTWHT BALI NDOOROUTDOORA U T O S H T RRETURN[MENU] : END1MENU
40You can record a 16:9 wide picture to watch on the 16:9 wide-screen TV (16:9WIDE).Black bands appear on the screen during recording in 16:9WIDE mode [a]. The pictureduring a playback on a normal TV [b] or on a wide-screen TV [c] is compressed in thewidthwise direction. If you set the screen mode of the wide-screen TV to the full mode,you can watch pictures of normal images [d].(1)In the standby mode, press MENU, then select and decide upon 16:9WIDE inwith the control button (p. xx).(2)Select and decide upon ON with the control button.To cancel the wide modeSet 16:9WIDE to OFF in the menu settings.In the wide modeYou cannot select the following functions:– OLD MOVIE– BOUNCEDuring recordingYou cannot select or cancel the wide mode. When you cancel the wide mode, set yourcamcorder to the standby mode and then set 16:9WIDE to OFF in the menu settings.Connection for a TVPictures recorded in the 16:9WIDE mode automatically appear on the TV screen at fullsize when:– you connect your camcorder to a TV that is compatible with the video ID (ID-1/ID-2)system.– you connect your camcorder to the S video jack on the TV.ID-1 systemThe ID-1 system sends aspect ratio information (16:9, 4:3, or letter box) with videosignals. If you connect a TV compatible with the ID-1 system, the screen size isautomatically selected.ID-2 systemThe ID-2 system sends a copyright protection signal with ID-1 signals inserted betweenvideo signals when you connect your camcorder to other equipment using an A/Vconnecting cable.Using the wide mode[a][c][b][d]16:9WIDE2CAMERA SETNOSTEADYSHOTDZOOM16:9WIDENRUTER[MENU] : ENDN.S.LIGHTINT.RECFLASH LVLFRAME RECMENU
41Advanced Recording OperationsYou can fade in or out to give your recording a professional appearance.MONOTONEWhen fading in, the picture gradually changes from black-and-white to color.When fading out, the picture gradually changes from color to black-and-white.1) You can use the bounce function when D ZOOM is set to OFF in the menu settings.2) Fade in only.Using the fader functionFADEROVERLAP2)WIPE2)DOT2)[a]RECSTBYRECSTBY[b]M. FADER(mosaic)BOUNCE1) 2)
42(1) When fading in [a]In the standby mode, press FADER until the desired fader indicator flashes.When fading out [b]In the recording mode, press FADER until the desired fader indicator flashes.The indicator changes as follows:FADER tM. FADER tBOUNCE tMONOTONEno indicator TDOT TWIPE TOVERLAPThe last selected fader mode is indicated first of all.(2)Press START/STOP. The fader indicator stops flashing.After the fader in/out is carried out, your camcorder automatically returns tonormal mode.To cancel the fader functionBefore pressing START/STOP, press FADER until the indicator disappears.NoteYou cannot use the following functions while using the fader function. Also, you cannotuse the fader function while using the following functions:–Digital effect–Low lux of PROGRAM AE (Overlap, Wipe, or Dot function only) (The indicatorflashes.)–Super NightShot–Tape photo recording–Interval recording–Cut recordingWhen you select OVERLAP, WIPE, or DOTYour camcorder automatically stores the image recorded on a tape. As the image isbeing stored, the indicators flash fast, and the playback picture disappears. At thisstage, the picture may not be recorded clearly, depending on the tape condition.When you set the POWER switch to MEMORYYou cannot use the fader function.Using the fader function1FADERFADER
43Advanced Recording OperationsWhile using the bounce function, you cannot use the following functions:–Focus–Zoom–Picture effect–ExposureNote on the bounce functionThe BOUNCE indicator does not appear in the following mode or functions:–D ZOOM is activated in the menu settings–Wide mode–Picture effect–PROGRAM AEUsing the fader function
44You can digitally process images to obtain special effects like those in films or on TV.NEG. ART [a] : The color and brightness of the picture are reversed.SEPIA : The picture gets sepia.B&W : The picture appears in monochrome (black-and-white).SOLARIZE [b] : The light intensity is clearer, and the picture looks like an illustration.SLIM [c] : The picture expands vertically.STRETCH [d] : The picture expands horizontally.PASTEL [e] : The contrast of the picture is emphasized, and the picture looks like ananimated cartoon.MOSAIC [f] : The picture gets mosaic-patterned.(1)Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. Press MENU, then select and decide uponP EFFECT in with the control button (p. xx).(2)Select and decide upon the desired picture effect mode with the control button.To cancel the picture effect functionSet P EFFECT to OFF in the menu settings.While using the picture effect functionYou cannot select OLD MOVIE mode with DIGITAL EFFECT.When you set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG)The picture effect is automatically canceled.Using special effects – Picture effect[a] [b] [c] [d] [e] [f]MANUA L SE T.FFO TRAGEN AIPESW&B EZIRALOS MILS HCTERTS LETSAP CIASOMDEFFECTPROGRAM AEPEFFECTLABTHWRTHSOTUA NRUTER[MENU] : END1MENU
45Advanced Recording OperationsUsing special effects – Digital effectYou can add special effects to recorded pictures using the various digital functions. Thesound is recorded normally.STILLYou can record a still image so that it is superimposed on a moving picture.FLASH (FLASH MOTION)You can record still images successively at constant intervals.LUMI. (LUMINANCEKEY)You can swap a brighter area in a still picture with a moving picture.TRAILYou can record the picture so that an incidental image like a trail is left.SLOW SHTR (SLOW SHUTTER)You can slow down the shutter speed. The slow shutter mode is good for recordingdark pictures more brightly.OLD MOVIEYou can add an old movie type atmosphere to pictures. Your camcorder automaticallysets the wide mode to ON and picture effect to SEPIA, and the appropriate shutterspeed.STILLLUMI.Still image Moving pictureStill image Moving picture
46(1)Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. Press MENU, then select and decide uponD EFFECT in with the control button (p. xx).(2)Select and decide upon the desired digital effect mode with the control button.The bars appear. In the STILL or LUMI. mode, the still image is stored inmemory.(3)Adjust and dicide upon the effect with the control button.Items to be adjustedSTILL The rate of the still image you want to superimpose on the movingpictureFLASH The interval of flash motionLUMI. The color scheme of the area in the still image which is to beswapped with a moving pictureTRAIL The time until the incidental image vanishesSLOW SHTR Shutter speed. The larger the shutter speed number, the slower theshutter speed becomes.OLD MOVIE No adjustment necessaryThe more bars there are on the screen, the stronger the digital effect. The barsappear in the following modes: STILL, FLASH, LUMI. and TRAIL.To cancel the digital effect functionSet D EFFECT to OFF in the menu settings.Using special effects – Digital effect2MANUA L SETOFFST I LLFLASHTRA I LDEFFECT[MENU] : ENDLUMI.MANUA L SET[MENU] : ENDRETURNMANUA L SETOFFST I LLFLASHTRA I LDEFFECT[MENU] : ENDLUMI.MANUA L SET[MENU] : ENDPEFFECTDEFFECTSLOWSHTROLD MOV I EPROGRAM AEST I LLIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIAUTO SHTRRTHSWOLS EIVOMDLOWHT BAL3MANUA L SET[MENU] : ENDPROGRAM AEPEFFECTDEFFECTWHT BALAUTO SHTRRETURN1IIIIIIII••••••••OFFLLITSTCEFFEDMENU
47Advanced Recording OperationsUsing special effects – Digital effectNotes•The following functions do not work during digital effect:–Fader–Low lux of PROGRAM AE (The indicator flashes.)–Tape photo recording–Super NightShot•The PROGRAM AE function does not work in the slow shutter mode.•The following functions do not work in the old movie mode:–Wide mode–Picture effect–PROGRAM AEWhen you set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG)The digital effect is automatically canceled.When recording in the slow shutter modeAuto focus may not be effective. Focus manually using a tripod.Shutter speedShutter speed number Shutter speedSLOW SHTR 1 1/30SLOW SHTR 2 1/15SLOW SHTR 3 1/8SLOW SHTR 4 1/4
48Using the PROGRAM AE functionYou can select PROGRAM AE (Auto Exposure) mode to suit your specific shootingrequirements.SpotlightThis mode prevents peoples’ faces, for example, from appearing excessively whitewhen shooting subjects lit by strong light in the theater.Soft portraitThis mode brings out the subject while creating a soft background for subjects such aspeople or flowers.Sports lessonThis mode minimizes shake on fast-moving subjects such as in tennis or golf.Beach & skiThis mode prevents peoples’ faces from appearing dark in strong light or reflected light,such as at a beach in midsummer or on a ski slope.Sunset & moonThis mode allows you to maintain atmosphere when you are recording sunsets, generalnight views, fireworks displays and neon signs.LandscapeThis mode is for when you are recording distant subjects such as mountains, andprevents your camcorder from focusing on glass or metal mesh in windows when youare recording a subject behind glass or a screen.Low luxThis mode makes subjects brighter in insufficient light.
49Advanced Recording Operations(1)Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY. Press MENU select anddecide upon PROGRAM AE in in the menu settings with the controlbutton (p. xx).(2)Select and decide upon the desired PROGRAM AE mode with the controlbutton.To cancel the PROGRAM AE functionSelect PROGRAM AE to AUTO in the menu settings.Notes•Because your camcorder is set to focus only on subjects in the middle to far distance,you cannot take close-ups in the following modes:–Spotlight–Sports lesson–Beach & ski•Your camcorder is set to focus only on distant subjects in the following modes:–Sunset & moon–Landscape•The following functions do not work in the PROGRAM AE mode:–Slow shutter–Old movie–Bounce•The following functions do not work in the low lux mode:–Digital effect–Overlap–Wipe–Dot–Recording with the flash•When you set the POWER switch to MEMORY, the following modes do not work(The indicator flashes.):–Low lux–Sports lesson•The PROGRAM AE function does not work in the following cases. (The indicatorflashes.)–To set NIGHTSHOT to ON–To record images on a “Memory Stick” using the MEMORY MIX function.Using the PROGRAM AE functionMANUA L SET AUTOSPOTL I GHTPORTRA I TPROGRAM AEPEFFECTDEFFECTWH T B A LAUTO SHTRRETURN[MENU] : ENDBEACH&SK ISPORTSSUNSETMOONLANDSCAPELOWLUX1MENU
50Using the PROGRAM AE functionWhile WHT BAL is set to AUTO in the menu settingsThe white balance is adjusted even if the PROGRAM AE function is selected.Even if the PROGRAM AE function is selectedYou can adjust the exposure.If you are recording under a discharge tube such as a fluorescent lamp, sodiumlamp or mercury lampFlickering or changes in color may occur in the following modes. If this happens, turnthe PROGRAM AE function off.–Soft portrait–Sports lesson
51Advanced Recording OperationsYou can manually adjust and set the exposure. Normally exposure is automaticallyadjusted. Adjust the exposure manually in the following cases:–The subject is backlit–Bright subject and dark background–To record dark pictures (e.g. night scenes) faithfully(1)Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY, press EXPOSURE.The exposure indicator appears.(2)Push b/B on the control button to adjust the brightness.To return to the automatic exposure modePress EXPOSURE.NoteWhen you adjust the exposure manually, the backlight function does not work.Your camcorder automatically returns to the automatic exposure mode:–If you change the PROGRAM AE mode.–If you slide NIGHTSHOT to ON.Adjusting the exposure manually2EXPOSURE
52You can gain better results by manually adjusting the focus in the following cases.Normally, focus is automatically adjusted:•The autofocus mode is not effective when shooting:–subjects through glass coated with water droplets–horizontal stripes–subjects with little contrast with backgrounds such as walls and sky•When you want to change the focus from a subject in the foreground to a subject inthe background.•Shooting a stationary subject when using a tripod.(1)Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY, press FOCUS lightly.The 9 indicator appears.(2)Turn the focus ring to sharpen focus.To return to the autofocus modePress FOCUS lightly to turn off the indicator.To record distant subjectsWhen you press FOCUS down firmly, the lens focuses on and indicator appears.When you release FOCUS, your camcorder returns to the manual focus mode. Use thismode when your camcorder focuses on near objects even though you are trying toshoot a distant object.Focusing manually2FOCUS
53Advanced Recording OperationsTo focus preciselyIt is easier to focus on the subject if you adjust the zoom to shoot at the “W” (wide-angle) after focusing at the “T” (telephoto) position.When you shoot close to the subjectFocus at the end of the “W” (wide-angle) position.9 changes as follows: when recording a distant subject when the subject is too close to focus onFocal distance information is displayed for about three seconds on the screen inthe following cases:–When switching the focus adjustment mode from autofocus to manual–When turning the focus ringFocal distance information–This information aids focusing if it is not easy to focus on the subject, for example,when recording in the dark. Use this information as a rough guide to get a sharpfocus.–You cannot get correct information if you have attached a conversion lens to yourcamcorder.Focusing manually
54You can make a time-lapse recording bysetting the camcorder to automatically recordand standby sequentially. You can achieve anexcellent recording for flowering, emergence,etc., with this function.(1)In the standby mode, press MENU, then select and decide upon INT. REC in with the control button (p. xx).(2)Select and decide upon SET with the control button.(3)Set INTERVAL and REC TIME.1 Select and decide upon INTERVAL with the control button.2 Select and decide upon the desired interval time with the control button.The time: 30SEC y 1MIN y 5MIN y 10MIN3 Select and decide upon REC TIME with the control button.4 Select and decide upon the desired recording time with the control button.The time: 0.5SEC y 1SEC y 1.5SEC y 2SEC5 Select and decide upon RETURN with the control button.(4)Select and decide upon ON with the control button.(5)Press MENU to erase the menu display. The INTERVAL indicator flashes.(6)Press START/STOP to start interval recording. The INTERVAL indicator lightsup.Interval recording10 min10 min1 s 1 s9 min 59 s 9 min 59 s[a][a][b][b]Example[a]REC TIME[b]INTERVAL
55Advanced Recording OperationsInterval recording46CAMERA SETD ZOOM16 : 9W I DESTEADYSHOTN. S. L I GHTFRAME REC I NT. RECFLASH LVL RETURNON [MENU] : ENDLOCKPOWERVCRMEMORYCAMERAOFF(CHG)5 I NTERVALSTBYMENUCAMERA SETD ZOOM OFF16 : 9W I DESTEADYSHOTN. S. L I GHTFRAME REC I NT. RECFLASH LVL RETURN [MENU] : ENDCAMERA SETD ZOOM16 : 9W I DESTEADYSHOTN. S. L I GHTFRAME REC I NT. RECFLASH LVL RETURNONOFFSET [MENU] : ENDCAMERA SET I NT. REC I NTERVAL REC T I ME RETURN 30SEC [MENU] : ENDCAMERA SET I NT. REC I NTERVAL REC T I ME RETURN 30SEC 1M I N 5M I N10M I N [MENU] : ENDCAMERA SET I NT. REC I NTERVAL REC T I ME RETURN 0 . 5SEC [MENU] : ENDCAMERA SET I NT. REC I NTERVAL REC T I ME RETURN 0 . 5SEC 1SEC1 . 5SEC 2SEC [MENU] : END23To cancel the interval recordingPerform either of the following:–Set INT. REC to OFF in the menu settings.–Set the POWER switch to other than CAMERA.To perform normal recording during the interval recordingYou can perform normal recording only once during INTERVAL.Press START/STOP. The INTERVAL indicator flashes, and normal recording starts. Tostop normal recording, press START/STOP again.On recording timeThere may be a discrepancy in recording time of up to +/– six frames from the selectedtime.
56You can make a recording with a stop-motion animated effect using cut recording. Tocreate this effect, alternately move the subject a little and make a cut recording. Werecommend that you use a tripod, and operate the camcorder using the RemoteCommander after step 4.(1)In the standby mode, press MENU, then select and decide upon FRAME RECin with the control button (p. xx).(2)Select and decide upon ON with the control button.(3)Press MENU to erase the menu display.The FRAME REC indicator lights up.(4)Press START/STOP to start cut recording. The camcorder makes a recordingfor about six frames, and returns to recording standby.(5)Move the subject, and repeat step 4.To cancel the cut recordingPerform either of the following:–Set FRAME REC to OFF in the menu settings.–Set the POWER switch to other than CAMERA.NoteThe proper remaining tape time is not indicated if you use this function continuously.When using the cut recording functionThe last recorded cut is longer than other cuts.Frame by frame recording – Cut recording42LOCKPOWERVCRMEMORYCAMERAOFF(CHG)CAMERA SETD ZOOM16 : 9W I DESTEADYSHOTN. S. L I GHTFRAME REC I NT. RECFLASH LVL RETURNON [MENU] : ENDCAMERA SETD ZOOM16 : 9W I DESTEADYSHOTN. S. L I GHTFRAME REC I NT. RECFLASH LVL RETURNOFFON [MENU] : ENDMENU
57Advanced Playback OperationsDuring playback, you can process a scene using the picture effect functions: NEG. ART,SEPIA, B&W and SOLARIZE.(1)In the playback or playback pause mode, press MENU, then select and decideupon P EFFECT in with the control button (p. xx).(2)Select and decide upon the desired mode with the control button.For details of each picture effect function, see page xx.To cancel the picture effect functionSet P EFFECT to OFF in the menu settings.Notes•You cannot process externally input scenes using the picture effect function.•You cannot record images on a tape on your camcorder when you have processed theimage using the picture effect function. However, you can record images on a“Memory Stick” (p. xxx, xxx), or on a VCR using your camcorder as a player.Pictures processed by the picture effect functionPictures processed by the picture effect function are not output through the DV jack.When you set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) or stop playing backThe picture effect function is automatically canceled.— Advanced Playback Operations —Playing back a tape with picture effectsMENU1MANUA L SE T.OFFNEG ARTSEP I AB&WSOL AR I ZEPEFFECTDRETURNEFFECT[MENU] : END
58During playback, you can process a scene using the digital effect functions: STILL,FLASH, LUMI. and TRAIL.(1)In the playback or playback pause mode, press MENU, then select and decideupon D EFFECT in with the control button (p. xx).(2)Select and decide upon the desired mode with the control button.The bars appear. In the STILL or LUMI. mode, the picture is captured and isstored in memory as a still image.(3)Press b/B on the control button to adjust the effect with the control button.For details of each digital effect function, see page xx.To cancel the digital effect functionSet D EFFECT to OFF in the menu settings.Notes•You cannot process externally input scenes using the digital effect function.•You cannot record images on a tape on your camcorder when you have processed theimage using the digital effect function. However, you can record images on a“Memory Stick” (p. xxx, xxx), or on a VCR using your camcorder as a player.Pictures processed by the digital effect functionPictures processed by the digital effect function are not output through the DV jack.When you set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) or stop playing backThe digital effect function is automatically canceled.Playing back a tape with digital effects123MANUA L SETOFFST I LLFLASHTRA I LDEFFECT[MENU] : ENDLUMI.MANUA L[MENU] : ENDST I LLIIIIIIII••••••••RETURNMANUA L SETOFFST I LLFLASHTRA I LDEFFECT[MENU] : ENDLUMI.MANUA L SETDEFFECT[MENU] : ENDST I LLIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIPEFFECTDEFFECTMENU
59Advanced Playback OperationsYou can enlarge playback images recorded on tapes. Besides the operation describedhere, your camcorder can enlarge still images recorded on “Memory Stick”s (p. xxx).(1)In the playback or playback pause mode, press PB ZOOM on your camcorder.The center of the image is enlarged to twice its size.(2)Press the control button to move the image.The image moves in the same direction as the control button setting.(3)Adjust the zoom ratio by the power zoom lever.You can enlarge the image from 1.1 times up to five times its size.W: Decreases the zoom ratio.T: Increases the zoom ratio.To cancel the PB ZOOM functionPress PB ZOOM.Notes•You cannot process externally input scenes using the PB ZOOM function with yourcamcorder.•You cannot record images on a tape on your camcorder when you have processed theimage using the tape PB ZOOM function. However, you can record images on a“Memory Stick” (p. xxx, xxx), or on a VCR using your camcorder as a player.The PB ZOOM function is automatically canceled when you operate the followingfunctions:–Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG).– Stop playback.– Display the menu settings.Images in the PB ZOOMImages in the PB ZOOM mode are not output through the DV jack.Enlarging images recorded on tapes– Tape PB ZOOM2PB ZOOM × 5.01MPEG PBZOOM3WT
60Your camcorder goes forward or backward to automatically stop at a desired scenehaving a tape counter value of “0:00:00”. Use the Remote Commander for thisoperation.(1)In the playback mode, press DISPLAY.(2)Press ZERO SET MEMORY at the point you want to locate later. The tapecounter shows “0:00:00” and the ZERO SET MEMORY indicator flashes.(3)Press x when you want to stop playback.(4)Press m to rewind the tape to the tape counter’s zero point. The tape stopsautomatically when the tape counter reaches approximately zero. The ZEROSET MEMORY indicator disappears and the time code appears.(5)Press N. Playback starts from the counter’s zero point.Notes•When you press ZERO SET MEMORY before rewinding the tape, the zero set memoryfunction will be canceled.•There may be a discrepancy of several seconds from the time code.If a tape has a blank portion in the recorded portionsThe zero set memory function may not work correctly.Quickly locating a scene using the zeroset memory functionZERO SET MEMORYDISPLAYmxN
61Advanced Playback OperationsIf you use a tape with cassette memory, you can search for the boundaries ofrecorded tape by title. Use the Remote Commander for this operation.Before operationSet CM SEARCH in to ON in the menu settings (p. xx). (The default setting is ON.)(1)Set the POWER switch to VCR.(2)Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly, until the TITLESEARCH indicator appears.The indicator changes as follows:TITLE SEARCH t DATE SEARCH t PHOTO SEARCHno indicator TPHOTO SCAN(3)Press . or > on the Remote Commander to select the title for playback.Your camcorder automatically starts playback of the scene having the title thatyou selected.[a]Actual point you are trying to search for[b]Present point on the tapeTo stop searchingPress x.If you use a tape without cassette memoryYou cannot superimpose or search a title.If a tape has a blank portion between recorded portionsThe title search function may not work correctly.To superimpose a titleSee page xx.Searching the boundaries of recordedtape by title – Title search3.>2SEARCHMODETITLE SEARCH1HELLO!2CONGRA TUL AT I ONS!3HAPPY NEWYEAR!4PRESENT5GOODMORN I NG6WEDD I NG[b][a]HCRAESELTIT3HAPPY NEWYEAR!4PRESENT5GOODMORN I NG6WEDD I NG7NIGHT8BASEBAL L
62You can automatically search for the point where the recording date changes and startplayback from that point (Date search). Use a tape with cassette memory forconvenience. Use the Remote Commander for this operation.Use this function to check where recording dates change or to edit the tape at eachrecording date.Searching for the date by using cassette memoryBefore operation•You can use this function only when playing back a tape with cassette memory.•Set CM SEARCH in to ON in the menu settings (p. xx). (The default setting isON).(1)Set the POWER switch to VCR.(2)Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly, until the DATESEARCH indicator appears.The indicator changes as follows:TITLE SEARCH t DATE SEARCH t PHOTO SEARCHno indicator TPHOTO SCAN(3)Press . or > on the Remote Commander to select the date for playback.Your camcorder automatically starts playback at the beginning of the selecteddate.[a]Actual point you are trying to search for[b]Present point on the tapeTo stop searchingPress x.Searching a recording by date– Date search3.>2SEARCHMODEDATE SEARCH1SEP/5/012SEP/6/013DEC/24/014JAN/1/025FEB/11/026APR/29/02[b][a]DATE SEARCH1SEP/5/012SEP/6/013DEC/24/014JAN/1/025FEB/11/026APR/29/02
63Advanced Playback OperationsNoteIf one day’s recording is less than two minutes, your camcorder may not accurately findthe point where the recording date changes.If a tape has a blank portion between recorded portionsThe date search function may not work correctly.Cassette memoryThe tape cassette memory can hold six recording date data. If you search the dateamong seven or more data, see “Searching for the date without using cassette memory”below.Searching for the date without using cassette memory(1)Set the POWER switch to VCR.(2)Press MENU, then select and decide upon CM SEARCH in to OFF with thecontrol button (p. xx).(3)Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly until the DATESEARCH indicator appears.The indicator changes as follows:DATE SEARCH t PHOTO SEARCH t PHOTO SCAN t no indicator(4)Press . on the Remote Commander to search for the previous date or press> on the Remote Commander to search for the next date. Your camcorderautomatically starts playback at the point where the date changes. Each timeyou press . or >, your camcorder searches for the previous or next date.To stop searchingPress x.Searching a recording by date – Date search
64You can search for a still image you have recorded on a tape (photo search).You can also search for still images one after another and display each image forfive seconds automatically regardless of cassette memory (photo scan). Use the RemoteCommander for these operations.Use this function to check or edit still images.Searching for a photo by using cassette memoryBefore operation•You can use this function only when playing back a tape with cassette memory.•Set CM SEARCH in to ON in the menu settings (p. xx). (The default setting isON.)(1)Set the POWER switch to VCR.(2)Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly, until thePHOTO SEARCH indicator appears.The indicator changes as follows:TITLE SEARCH t DATE SEARCH t PHOTO SEARCHno indicator TPHOTO SCAN(3)Press . or > on the Remote Commander to select the date for playback.Your camcorder automatically starts playback of the photo having the datethat you selected.[a]Actual point you are trying to search for[b]Present point on the tapeTo stop searchingPress x.Searching for a photo– Photo search/Photo scan3.>2SEARCHMODEPHOTO SEARCH1SEP/ 5/01 5:30P M2SEP/ 6/01 8:50A M3DEC/24/01 10:30A M4JAN/ 1/02 11:25P M5FEB/11/02 4:11P M6APR/29/02 1:45P M[b][a]PHOTO SEARCH1SEP/5/0117:302SEP/6/01 8:503DEC/24 /01 10 : 304JAN/1/0223:255FEB/11 /02 16 : 116APR/29 /02 13 : 45MENU
65Advanced Playback OperationsSearching for a photo without using cassette memory(1)Set the POWER switch to VCR.(2)Press MENU, then select and decide upon CM SEARCH in to OFF with thecontrol button (p. xx).(3)Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly until thePHOTO SEARCH indicator appears.The indicator changes as follows:DATE SEARCH t PHOTO SEARCH t PHOTO SCAN t no indicator(4)Press . or > on the Remote Commander to select the photo for playback.Each time you press . or >, your camcorder searches for the previous ornext photo.Your camcorder automatically starts playback of the photo.To stop searchingPress x.Scanning photo(1)Set the POWER switch to VCR.(2)Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly until thePHOTO SCAN indicator appears.The indicator changes as follows:DATE SEARCH t PHOTO SEARCH t PHOTO SCAN t no indicator(3)Press . or > on the Remote Commander.Each photo is played back for about five seconds automatically.To stop scanningPress x.If a tape has a blank portion between recorded portionsThe photo search/photo scan function may not work correctly.The available number of photos that can be searched using the cassette memoryThe available number is up to 12 photos. However, you can search 13 photos or moreusing the scanning photo function.Searching for a photo – Photo search/Photo scanSEARCHMODESCANPHOTO0032

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