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66Using the A/V connecting cableYou can dub or edit on the VCR connected to your camcorder using your camcorder asa player.Connect your camcorder to the VCR using the A/V connecting cable supplied withyour camcorder.Before operation•Set DISPLAY to LCD in the menu settings. (The default setting is LCD.)•Press the following buttons to make the indicator disappear so that they will not besuperimposed on the edited tape:–DISPLAY–DATA CODE on the Remote Commander–SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander(1)Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to record over) into the VCR, and insertthe recorded tape into your camcorder.(2)Prepare the VCR for recording, then set the input selector to LINE.Connect the A/V connecting cable to AUDIO/VIDEO jack.Refer to the operating instructions of the VCR.(3)Set the POWER switch to VCR on your camcorder.(4)Play back the recorded tape on your camcorder.(5)Start recording on the VCR. Refer to the operating instructions of your VCR.When you have finished dubbing a tapePress x on both your camcorder and the VCR.You can edit on VCRs that support the following systems: 8 mm, Hi8, VHS, S-VHS, VHSC, S-VHSC, Betamax, ED Betamax, mini DV, DV, Digital8If your 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. When the whiteplug is connected, the left channel audio is output, and when the red plug is connected,the right channel audio is output.— Editing —Dubbing a tapeS VIDEOVIDEOAUDIOINAUDIO/VIDEOS VIDEO: Signal flow

67EditingIf your VCR has an S video jackPictures can be reprodeced more faithfully by using an S video cable (optional).With this connection, you do not need to connect the yellow (video) plug of the A/Vconnecting cable.Connect an S video cable (optional) to the S video jacks of both your camcorder and theVCR.This connection produces higher quality DV format pictures.Using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable)Simply connect the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) (optional) to DV jack of yourcamcorder and to DV IN of the DV products. With a digital-to-digital connection, videoand audio signals are transmitted in digital form for high-quality editing. You cannotdub the titles, display indicators or the contents of cassette memory or letters on the“Memory Stick” index screen.Set the input selector on the VCR to the DV input position if the VCR is equipped withthe input selector.(1)Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to record over) into the VCR, and insertthe recorded tape into your camcorder.(2)Prepare the VCR for recording.Set the input selector to LINE. Refer to the operating instructions of the VCR.(3)Set the POWER switch to VCR on your camcorder.(4)Play back the recorded tape on your camcorder.(5)Start recording on the VCR. Refer to the operating instructions of the VCR.When you have finished dubbing a tapePress x on both your camcorder and the VCR.You can connect one VCR only using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable)See page xxx for more information about i.LINK.Pictures processed by the picture effect, the digital effect or PB ZOOM functionPictures processed by the picture effect, the digital effect or PB ZOOM function are notoutput through the DV jack.If you record a playback pause picture with the DV jackThe recorded picture becomes rough. And when you play back the picture using theother video equipment, the picture may jitter.Dubbing a tapeDVDV DV IN(optional): Signal flow

68You can duplicate selected scenes (programs) for editing onto a tape without operatingthe VCR.Scenes can be selected by frame. You can set up to 20 programs.Your camcorder can dub on “Memory Stick”s. See p. xx for more information.Before operating the Digital program editing to a tapeStep 1Connecting the VCR (p. xx).Step 2Setting the VCR for operation (p. xx, xx).Step 3Adjusting the synchronization of the VCR (p. xx).When you dub using the same VCR again, you can skip steps 2 and 3.Using the Digital program editing functionOperation 1Making the program (p. xx).Operation 2Performing the program (dubbing a tape) (p. xx).Notes•When you connect with an i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable), you may not be able tooperate the dubbing function correctly, depending on the VCR.Set CONTROL to IR in the menu settings of your camcorder.•When editing digital video to a tape, the operation signals cannot be sent with LANC.Step 1: Connecting the VCRYou can connect both an A/V connecting cable and an i.LINK cable (DV connectingcable).When you use the A/V connecting cable, connect the devices as illustrated on page xx.When you use an i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable), connect the devices as illustratedon page xx.If you connect using an i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable)With digital-to-digital connection, video and audio signals are transmitted in digitalform for high-quality editing.Dubbing only desired scenes– Digital program editing (to a tape)Unwanted scene Unwanted sceneSwitch the order

69EditingStep 2: Setting the VCR to operate with the A/V connecting cableTo edit using the VCR, send the control signal by infrared rays to the remote sensor onthe VCR.When you connect using an A/V connecting cable, follow the procedure below, (1) to(4), to send the control signal correctly.(1) Set the IR SETUP code1Set the POWER switch to VCR on your camcorder.2Turn the power of the connected VCR on, then set the input selector to LINE.When you connect a video camera recorder, set its power switch to VCR/VTR.3Press MENU, then select and decide upon VIDEO EDIT in with the controlbutton (p. xx).4Select and decide upon TAPE with the control button.5Select and decide upon EDIT SET with the control button.6Select and decide upon CONTROL with the control button.7Select and decide upon IR with the control button.8Select and decide upon IR SETUP, then select and decide upon IR SETUP codeof your VCR with the control button.Check the code in “About the IR SETUP code.” (p. xx)Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing (to a tape)683,4,5VIDEO ED I TED I T SETCONTROLADJ TEST”CUT-IN””CUT-OUT”IR SETUPPAUSEMODEIR TESTIRRETURN[MENU] : END0:08:55:06VIDEO ED I TED I T SETCONTROLADJ TEST”CUT-IN””CUT-OUT”IR SETUPPAUSEMODEIR TEST1RETURN[MENU] : END0:08:55:06VIDEO EDITDATA CODEOTHERSBEEPCOMMANDERDI SPLAY READY[MENU] : ENDRETURNDATA CODEOTHERSBEEPCOMMANDERDI SPLAYVIDEO EDIT RETURNTAPEMEMORY[MENU] : ENDRETURNDATA CODEOTHERSBEEPCOMMANDERDI SPLAYVIDEO EDIT RETURNTAPEMEMORY[MENU] : ENDRETURNKRAM ODNU LLAESARE TRATS TES/TIDELATOT ENECSNI10:08:55:060:00:00:000[MENU] : ENDVIDEO ED I Ti.LINKMENU

71Editing(2) Setting the modes to cancel the recording pause on the VCRSelect and decide upon PAUSEMODE with the control button, then select anddecide upon the mode to cancel recording pause on the VCR with the controlbutton.Refer to the operating instructions of your VCR.The buttons to cancel recording pause on the VCRThe buttons vary depending on your VCR. To cancel recording pause:– Select PAUSE if the button to cancel recording pause is X.– Select REC if the button to cancel recording pause is z.– Select PB if the button to cancel recording pause is N.(3) Setting your camcorder and the VCR to face each otherLocate the infrared rays emitter of your camcorder and face it towards the remotesensor of the VCR.Set the devices about 30 cm (12 in.) apart, and remove any obstacles between thedevices.Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing (to a tape)ED I T SETCONTROLADJ TEST”CUT-IN””CUT-OUT”IR SETUPPAUSEMODEIR TEST PAUSERECPBRETURN[MENU] : ENDVIDEO ED I T0:08:55:06VIDEO ED I TED I T SETCONTROLADJ TEST”CUT-IN””CUT-OUT”IR SETUPPAUSEMODEIR TEST PAUSERETURN[MENU] : END0:08:55:06Infrared rays emitterA/V connecting cableRemote sensor

72(4) Confirming the VCR operation1Insert a recordable tape into the VCR, then set to recording pause.2Select and decide upon IR TEST with the control button.3Select and decide upon EXECUTE with the control button.If the VCR starts recording, the setting is correct.When recording is finished, the indicator changes to COMPLETE.When the VCR does not operate correctly•After checking the code in “About the IR SETUP code”, set the IR SETUP or thePAUSEMODE again.•Place your camcorder at least 30 cm (12 in.) away from the VCR.•Refer to the operating instructions of your VCR.Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing (to a tape)23VIDEO ED I TED I T /SETCONTROLADJ TEST”CUT-IN””CUT-OUT”IR SETUPPAUSEMODEIR TEST RETURNEXECUTERETURN[MENU] : ENDVIDEO ED I TED I T /SETCONTROLADJ TEST”CUT-IN””CUT-OUT”IR SETUPPAUSEMODEIR TEST COMPL ETERETURN[MENU] : ENDENGAGERECCP A U S E0:08:55:060:08:55:06

73EditingStep 2: Setting the VCR to operate with the i.LINK cable(DV connecting cable)When you connect using i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) (optional), follow theprocedure below.(1)Set the POWER switch to VCR on your camcorder.(2)Turn the power of the connected VCR on, then set the input selector to DVinput. When you connect a digital video camera recorder, set its power switchto VCR/VTR.(3)Press MENU, then select and decide upon VIDEO EDIT in with the controlbutton (p. xx).(4)Select and decide upon TAPE with the control button.(5)Select and decide upon EDIT SET with the control button.(6)Select and decide upon CONTROL with the control button.(7)Select and decide upon i.LINK with the control button.When you connect using i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable)You cannot dub the titles, display indicators.Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing (to a tape)VIDEO ED I TED I T SETCONTROLADJ TEST”CUT-IN””CUT-OUT”IR SETUPPAUSEMODEIR TESTiLINKRETURN[MENU] : END.0:08:55:0657VIDEO ED I TED I T SETCONTROLADJ TEST”CUT-IN””CUT-OUT”IR SETUPPAUSEMODEIR TESTIRRETURN[MENU] : END0:08:55:06VIDEO EDITDATA CODEOTHERSBEEPCOMMANDERDI SPLAY READY[MENU] : ENDRETURNDATA CODEOTHERSBEEPCOMMANDERDI SPLAYVIDEO EDIT RETURNTAPEMEMORY[MENU] : ENDRETURNDATA CODEOTHERSBEEPCOMMANDERDI SPLAYVIDEO EDIT RETURNTAPEMEMORY[MENU] : ENDRETURN3,4MARKUNDOERASE ALLSTARTED I T /SETTOTALSCENE1IN0:08:55:060:00:00:000[MENU] : ENDVIDEO ED I TMENU

74Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing (to a tape)Step 3: Adjusting the synchronization of the VCRYou can adjust the synchronization of your camcorder and the VCR. Have a pen andpaper ready for notes. Before operation, eject a cassette from your camcorder.(1)Set the POWER switch to VCR on your camcorder.(2)Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to record over) into the VCR, then setto recording pause.When you select i.LINK in CONTROL, you do not need to set to recordingpause.(3)Select and decide upon ADJ TEST with the control button.(4)Select and decide upon EXECUTE with the control button.IN and OUT are recorded on an image for five times each to calculate thenumerical values for adjusting the synchronization.The EXECUTING indicator flashes on the screen.When finished, the indicator changes to COMPLETE.(5)Rewind the tape in the VCR, then start slow playback.Take a note of the opening numerical value of each IN and the closingnumerical value of each OUT.(6)Calculate the average of all the opening numerical values of each IN, and theaverage of all the closing numerical values of each OUT.(7)Select and decide upon “CUT-IN” with the control button.(8)Select the average numerical value of IN with the control button.The calculated start position for recording is set.(9)Select and decide upon “CUT-OUT” with the control button.(10)Select and decide upon the average numerical value of OUT with the controlbutton.The calculated stop position for recording is set.(11)Select and decide upon RETURN with the control button.

75EditingNotes•When you complete step 3, the image to adjust the synchronization is recorded forabout 50 seconds.•If you start recording from the very beginning of the tape, the first few seconds of thetape may not record properly. Be sure to allow about 10 seconds’ lead before startingrecording.•When the recording unit cannot be operated properly by the i.LINK cable (DVconnecting cable), leave the connection as it is, and make the A/V connecting cablesettings (p. xx). Video and audio are sent by digital signals.Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing (to a tape)3,4 79VIDEO ED I TED I T SETCONTROLADJ TEST”CUT-IN””CUT-OUT”IR SETUPPAUSEMODEIR TESTRETURNEXECUTE[MEENGAGERECCP A U S E0:08:55:06VIDEO ED I TED I T SETCONTROLADJ TEST”CUT-IN””CUT-OUT”IR SETUPPAUSEMODEIR TESTEXECUT I NGNo5IN–60[ME.0:08:55:06VIDEO ED I TED I T SETCONTROLADJ TEST”CUT-IN””CUT-OUT”IR SETUPPAUSEMODEIR TESTCOMPLE TERETURN[MENU] : END0:08:55:06VIDEO ED I TED I T SETCONTROLADJ TEST”CUT-IN””CUT-OUT”IR SETUPPAUSEMODEIR TEST0RETURN[MENU] : END0:08:55:06VIDEO ED I TED I T SETCONTROLADJ TEST”CUT-IN””CUT-OUT”IR SETUPPAUSEMODEIR TEST0RETURN[MENU] : END0:08:55:06

76Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing (to a tape)Operation 1: Making the program(1)Insert the tape for playback into your camcorder, and insert a tape forrecording into the VCR.(2)Press MENU, then select and decide upon VIDEO EDIT in with the controlbutton (p. xx).(3)Select and decide upon TAPE with the control button.(4)Search for the beginning of the first scene you want to insert using the videooperation buttons, then pause playback.You can fine-adjust one frame at a time with EDITSEARCH.(5)Press MARK on the Remote Commander, or z on the control button.The IN point of the first program is set, and the top part of the program markchanges to light blue.(6)Search for the end of the first scene you want to insert using the videooperation buttons, then pause playback.(7)Press MARK on the Remote Commander, or z on the control button.The OUT point of the first program is set, then the bottom part of the programmark changes to light blue.(8)Repeat steps 4 to 7, then set the program.When the program is set, the program mark changes to light blue.You can set up to 20 programs.52387ED I T SETMARKUNDOERASE ALLSTARTTOTALSCENE1IN0:08:55:060:00:00:000[MENU] : ENDVIDEO ED I TMARKUNDOERASE AL LSTARTED I T /SET EDI T /SET ED I T /SETTOTALSCENE1OUT0:08:55:060:00:00:000VIDEO ED I T[MENU] : ENDMARKUNDOERASE ALLSTARTTOTALSCENE2IN0:09:07:060:00:12:001VIDEO ED I T[MENU] : ENDMARKUNDOERASE ALLSTARTTOTALSCENE4IN0:10:01:230:00:47:123VIDEO ED I T[MENU] : ENDVIDEO EDITDATA CODEOTHERSBEEPCOMMANDERDI SPLAY EXECUTE[MENU] : ENDRETURNDATA CODEOTHERSBEEPCOMMANDERDI SPLAYVIDEO EDIT RETURNTAPEMEMORY[MENU] : ENDRETURNMENU

77EditingDubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing (to a tape)Erasing the program you have setErase OUT first and then IN from of the last program.(1)Select and decide upon UNDO with the control button.(2)Select and decide upon EXECUTE with the control button.The last set program mark flashes, then the setting is canceled.To cancel erasingSelect and decide upon RETURN with the control button in step 2.Erasing all programs(1)Select and decide upon VIDEO EDIT in the menu settings, then select anddecide upon TAPE with the control button.(2)Select and decide upon ERASE ALL, then select and decide upon EXECUTEwith the control button.All the program marks flash, then the settings are canceled.To cancel erasing all programsSelect and decide upon RETURN with the control button in step 2.To cancel a program you have setPress MENU.The program is stored in memory until the tape is ejected.NoteYou cannot operate recording during the Digital program editing.On a blank portion of the tapeYou cannot set IN or OUT on a blank portion of the tape.If there is a blank portion between IN and OUT on the tapeThe total time code may not be displayed correctly.

78Operation 2: Performing the program (Dubbing a tape)Make sure your camcorder and VCR are connected, and that the VCR is set to recordingpause. When you use an i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) the following procedure isnot necessary.When you use a digital video camera recorder, set its power switch to VCR/VTR.(1)Select and decide upon VIDEO EDIT, then select and decide upon TAPE withthe control button.(2)Select and decide upon START, then select and decide upon EXECUTE withthe control button.Search for the beginning of the first program, then start dubbing.The program mark flashes.The SEARCH indicator appears during search, and the EDIT indicator appearsduring edit on the screen.The PROGRAM indicator changes to light blue after dubbing ends.When the dubbing ends, your camcorder and the VCR automatically stop.To stop dubbing during editingPress x using the video operation buttons.To end the Digital program editing functionYour camcorder stops when the dubbing ends. Then the display returns to VIDEOEDIT in the menu settings.Press MENU to end the program editing function.You cannot record on the VCR when:–The tape has run out.–The write-protect tab on the cassette is set to lock.–The IR SETUP code is not correct (when IR is selected).–The button to cancel recording pause is not correct (when IR is selected).NOT READY appears on the LCD screen when:–The program to operate the Digital program editing has not been made.–i.LINK is selected but an i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) is not connected.–The power of the connected VCR is not turned on (when you set i.LINK).Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing (to a tape)

79EditingUsing with analog video unit and yourcomputer – Signal convert functionYou can capture images and sound from an analog video unit connected to yourcomputer which has the i.LINK (DV) jack to your camcorder.Before operationSet DISPLAY to LCD in the menu settings. (The default setting is LCD.)(1)Set the POWER switch to VCR.(2)Press MENU, then select and decide upon A/V t DV OUT in to ON withthe control button (p. xxx).(3)Start playback on the analog video unit.(4)Start capturing procedures on your computer. The operation proceduresdepend on your computer and the software which you use.For details on how to capture images, refer to the instruction manual ofcomputer and software.After capturing images and soundStop capturing procedures on your computer , and stop the playback on the analogvideo unit.Notes•You need to install software which can exchange video signals.•Depending on the condition of the analog video signals, the computer may not be ableto output the images correctly when you convert analog video signals into digitalvideo signals via your camcorder. Depending on the analog video unit, the image maycontain noise or incorrect colors.•You cannot record or capture the video output via your camcorder when the videotapes include copyright protection signals such as ID-2 system.•You can capture images and sound with an S video cable (optional) instead of theA/V connecting cable (supplied).i.LINKVIDEOAUDIOS VIDEOOUTAUDIO/VIDEO S VIDEODV(optional) : Signal flow

80Recording video or TV programsUsing the A/V connecting cableYou can record a tape from another VCR or a TV program from a TV that has video/audio outputs. Use your camcorder as a recorder.Before operationSet DISPLAY to LCD in the menu settings. (The default setting is LCD.)(1)Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to record over) into your camcorder. Ifyou are recording a tape from the VCR, insert a recorded tape into the VCR.(2)Set the POWER switch to VCR on your camcorder.(3)Press z REC and the button on its right simultaneously on your camcorder,then immediately press X on your camcorder.(4)Press N on the VCR to start playback if you record a tape from a VCR. Selecta TV program if you record from a TV. The picture from a TV or VCR appearson the screen.(5)Press X on your camcorder at the scene where you want to start recordingfrom.When you have finished dubbing a tapePress x on both your camcorder and the VCR.Using the Remote CommanderIn step 3, press z REC and MARK simultaneously, then immediately press X. And instep 5, press X at the scene where you want to start recording from.If your VCR is a monaural typeConnect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video output jack and thewhite or the red plug to the audio output jack on the VCR or the TV. When the whiteplug is connected, the left channel audio is output, and when the red plug is connected,the right channel audio is output.3PAUSERECS VIDEOVIDEOAUDIOOUTAUDIO/VIDEOS VIDEO: Signal flow

81EditingIf your TV or VCR has an S video jackPictures can be reprodeced more faithfully by using an S video cable (optional).With this connection, you do not need to connect the yellow (video) plug of the A/Vconnecting cable.Connect an S video cable (optional) to the S video jacks of both your camcorder and theTV or VCR.This connection produces higher quality DV format pictures.Note on the Remote CommanderYour camcorder works in the commander mode VTR 2. Commander modes 1, 2 and 3are used to distinguish your camcorder from other Sony VCRs to avoid remote controlmisoperation. If you use another Sony VCR in the commander mode VTR 2, werecommend changing the commander mode or covering the sensor of the VCR withblack paper.Using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable)Simply connect the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) (optional) to DV jack of yourcamcorder and to DV OUT of the DV products. With a digital-to-digital connection,video and audio signals are transmitted in digital form for high-quality editing.(1)Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to record over) into your camcorder,and insert the recorded tape into the VCR.(2)Set the POWER switch to VCR on your camcorder.(3)Press z REC and the button on its right simultaneously on your camcorder,then immediately press X on your camcorder.(4)Press N on the VCR to start playback. The picture to be recorded appears onthe screen.(5)Press X on your camcorder at the scene where you want to start recordingfrom.Recording video or TV programsDV3DV OUT DVPAUSEREC(optional): Signal flow

82When you have finished dubbing a tapePress x on both your camcorder and the VCR.Using the Remote CommanderIn step 3, press z REC and MARK simultaneously, then immediately press X. And instep 5, press X at the scene where you want to start recording from.You can connect one VCR only using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable)During digital editingThe color of the display may be uneven. However, this does not affect the dubbedpicture.If you record playback pause picture with the DV jackThe recorded picture becomes rough. And when you play back the picture using yourcamcorder, the picture may jitter.Before recordingMake sure that the DV IN indicator appears on the screen. The DV IN indicator mayappear on both equipment.Note on the Remote CommanderYour camcorder works in the commander mode VTR 2. Commander modes 1, 2 and 3are used to distinguish your camcorder from other Sony VCRs to avoid remote controlmisoperation. If you use another Sony VCR in the commander mode VTR 2, werecommend changing the commander mode or covering the sensor of the VCR withblack paper.Recording video or TV programs

83EditingInserting a scene from a VCR– Insert editingYou can insert a new scene from a VCR onto your originally recorded tape byspecifying the insert start and end points. Use the Remote Commander for thisoperation. Connections are the same as on page xx or xx.Insert a cassette containing the desired scene to insert into the VCR.[A]: A tape that contains the scene to be superimposed[B]: A tape before editing[C]: A tape after editing(1)Set the POWER switch to VCR on your camcorder.(2)On the connected VCR, locate just before the insert start point [a], then pressX to set the VCR to the playback pause mode.(3)On your camcorder, locate the insert end point [c]. Then press X to set it to theplayback pause mode.(4)Press ZERO SET MEMORY on the Remote Commander. The ZERO SETMEMORY indicator flashes and the end point of the insert is stored inmemory. The tape counter shows “0:00:00.”(5)On your camcorder, locate the insert start point [b] by pressing m, then pressz REC and the button on its right simultaneously.(6)First press X on the VCR, and after a few seconds press X on your camcorderto start inserting the new scene.Inserting automatically stops near the zero point on the tape counter. Yourcamcorder automatically returns to the recording pause mode.40:00:00ZERO SETMEMORYZERO SETMEMORY5REC[a][b][c][A][B][C]

84To change the insert end pointPress ZERO SET MEMORY again after step 5 to erase the ZERO SET MEMORYindicator and begin from step 3.Using the Remote CommanderIn step 5, press z REC and MARK simultaneously, then immediately press X. And instep 6, press X at the scene where you want to start recording from.NoteThe picture and sound recorded on the portion between the insert start and end pointswill be erased when you insert the new scene.If you insert scenes on the tape recorded with other camcorder (including otherDCR-PC115/PC120BT)The picture and sound may be distorted. We recommend that you insert scenes on atape recorded with your camcorder.When the inserted picture is played backThe picture and sound may be distorted at the end of the inserted portion. This is not amalfunction.The picture and sound at the start point and the end point may be distorted in the LPmode.To insert a scene without setting the insert end pointSkip steps 3 and 4. Press x when you want to stop inserting.Note on the Remote CommanderYour camcorder works in the commander mode VTR 2. Commander modes 1, 2 and 3are used to distinguish your camcorder from other Sony VCRs to avoid remote controlmisoperation. If you use another Sony VCR in the commander mode VTR 2, werecommend changing the commander mode or covering the sensor of the VCR withblack paper.Inserting a scene from a VCR – Insert editing

85EditingYou can record an audio sound to add to the original sound on a tape by connectingaudio equipment or a microphone. If you connect the audio equipment, you can addsound to your recorded tape by specifying starting and ending points. The originalsound will not be erased.Use the Remote Commander for this operation.Select one of the following connections to add an audio sound.Connecting the microphone with the MIC jackYou can check the recorded picture and sound by connecting the AUDIO/VIDEO jackto a TV.The recorded sound is not output from a speaker. Check the sound by using the TV orheadphones.Connecting the microphone with the intelligent accessory shoeAudio dubbingMicrophone (optional)Intelligent Accessory ShoeMicrophone (optional): Signal flowMIC(PLUG IN POWER)

86Connecting the A/V connecting cable to the AUDIO/VIDEO jackDubbing with the built-in microphoneNo connection is necessary.NoteWhen dubbing with the AUDIO/VIDEO jack or the built-in microphone, pictures arenot output through S VIDEO jack or the AUDIO/VIDEO jack. Check the recordedpicture on the screen. You can check the recorded sound by using headphones.If you make all the connectionsThe audio input to be recorded will take precedence over others in the following order:•MIC (PLUG IN POWER) jack•Intelligent accessory shoe•AUDIO/VIDEO jack•Built-in microphoneAudio dubbingLINE OUTLRAUDIO/VIDEOAudio equipmentDo not connect thevideo (yellow) plug.: Signal flowAUDIO L AUDIO R

87EditingAdding an audio sound on a recorded tapeChoose a connection mentioned before, and connect audio equipment or microphone toyour camcorder. Then follow the procedure below.(1)Insert the recorded tape into your camcorder.(2)Set the POWER switch to VCR on your camcorder.(3)Locate the recording start point by pressing N. Then press X at the pointwhere you want to start recording to set your camcorder to the playback pausemode.(4)Press AUDIO DUB on the Remote Commander. The green X indicatorappears on the screen.(5)Press X and start playing back the audio you want to record at the same time.The new sound is recorded in stereo 2 (ST2) during playback. Duringrecording new sound, the red appears on the screen.(6)Press x at the point where you want to stop recording.Monitoring the new recorded soundTo play back the soundAdjust the balance between the original sound (ST1) and the new sound (ST2) byselecting AUDIO MIX in in the menu settings (p. xx).Five minutes after when you disconnect the power source or remove the battery pack,the setting of AUDIO MIX returns to the original sound (ST1) only. The default settingis original sound only.Audio dubbingST1 ST2VCR SETRETURNHiFi SOUNDAUD I O M I XA/VcDV OUT[MENU] : ENDAUDIO DUB

88Audio dubbingNotes•New sound cannot be recorded on a tape already recorded in the 16-bit mode (32 kHz,44.1 kHz or 48 kHz).•New sound cannot be recorded on a tape already recorded in the LP mode.•You cannot add audio with the DV jack.•You cannot add audio on the blank portion of the tape.If an i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) (optional) is connected to your camcorderYou cannot add a sound to a recorded tape.We recommend that you add new sound on a tape recorded with your camcorderIf you add new sound on a tape recorded with another camcorder (including otherDCR-PC115/PC120BT), the sound quality may become worse.If you set the write-protect tab of the tape to lockYou cannot record on a tape. Slide the write-protect tab to release the write protection.To add new sound more preciselyPress ZERO SET MEMORY on the Remote Commander at the point where you want tostop recording later in the playback mode.Carry out from steps 3 to 5. Recording automatically stops at the point where ZEROSET MEMORY was pressed.

89EditingSuperimposing a titleIf you use a tape with cassette memory, you can superimpose the title. Whenyou play back the tape, the title is displayed for five seconds from the pointwhere you superimposed it.You can select one of eight preset titles and two custom titles (p. xx). You can also selectthe color, size and position of titles.(1)Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or VCR. Press MENU, then select anddecide upon TITLE in with the control button (p. xx).(2)Select and decide upon with the control button.(3)Select and decide upon the desired title with the control button. The titleflashes.(4)Change the color, size, or position, if necessary.1Select and decide upon the COLOR, SIZE or POSITION with the controlbutton. The item appears.2Select and decide upon the desired item with the control button.3Repeat steps 1 and 2 until the title is laid out as desired.(5)Press z on the control button again to complete the setting.In the recording, playback or playback pause mode:The TITLE SAVE indicator appears on the screen for five seconds and the titleis set.In the standby mode:The TITLE indicator appears. And when you press START/STOP to startrecording, TITLE SAVE appears on the screen for five seconds and the title isset.VACATION234SIZE SMALLVACATIONSIZE LARGEPRESET T I TLEHELLO!HAPPY B I RTHDAYHAPPY HOL I DAYSCONGRA TUL AT I ONS!OUR SWEET BABYWEDD I NGVACAT IONTHE END[MENU]:ENDPRESET T I TLEHELLO!HAPPY B I RTHDAYHAPPY HOL I DAYSCONGRA TUL AT I ONS!OUR SWEET BABYWEDD I NGVACAT IONTHE END[MENU]:ENDRETURNPRESET T I TLEHELLO!HAPPY B I RTHDAYHAPPY HOL I DAYSCONGRA TUL AT I ONS!OUR SWEET BABYWEDD I NGVACAT IONTHE END[MENU]:ENDRETURNVACATIONTITLE[EXEC]: :SAVE[MENU]ENDVACATIONTITLE[EXEC]: :SAVE[MENU]ENDMENU

90Superimposing a titleIf you set the write-protect tab of the tape to lockYou cannot superimpose or erase the title. Slide the write-protect tab to release the writeprotection.To use the custom titleIf you want to use the custom title, select in step 2.If the tape has a blank portionYou cannot superimpose a title on the portion.If the tape has a blank portion in the middle of the recorded partsThe title may not be displayed correctly.The titles superimposed with your camcorder•They are displayed by only the DV format video equipment with index titlerfunction.•The point you superimposed the title may be detected as an index signal whensearching a recording with other video equipment.If the tape has too many index signalsYou may not be able to superimpose a title because the memory is full. In this case,delete data you do not need.Not to display titlesSet TITLE DSPL to OFF in the menu settings (p. xx).Title setting•The title color changes as follows:WHITE y YELLOW y VIOLET y RED y CYAN y GREEN y BLUE•The title size changes as follows:SMALL y LARGEYou cannot input 13 characters or more in LARGE size. If you input more than 12characters, the title size returns to SMALL even you select LARGE.•If you select SMALL, you have nine choices for the title position.If you select LARGE, you have eight choices for the title position.One cassette can have up to about 20 titles, if one title consists of five charactersHowever, if the cassette memory is full with date, photo and cassette label data, onecassette can have only up to about 11 titles with five characters each.Cassette memory capacity is as follows:–6 date data–12 photo data–1 cassette labelIf the “ FULL” mark appearsThe cassette memory is full. Erase the title you do not need.

91EditingErasing a title(1)Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or VCR.(2)Press MENU, then select and decide upon TITLEERASE in with the controlbutton (p. xx).(3)Select and decide upon the title you want to erase with the control button.ERASE OK ? indicator appears.(4)Make sure the title is the one you want to erase, and select and decide uponOK with the control button. OK changes to EXECUTE.(5)Select and decide upon EXECUTE with the control button.ERASING flashes on the screen. When the title is erased, COMPLETE isdisplayed.To cancel erasing a titleSelect and decide upon RETURN in step 5.Superimposing a title234CM SE TTITLETITLEERASET I TLE DSPLCM SEARCHTAPE T I TLEERASE AL L[MENU] : END[MENU] : ENDTITLE ERASE1HELLO!2CONGRATULAT IONS!3HAPPY NEWYEAR!4PRESENT5GOODMORNING6WEDD I NG4PRESENTERASE O OKK?RETURN[MENU] : ENDT I TLE ERASERETURN[MENU] : ENDTITLE ERASE1HELLO!2CONGRATULAT IONS!3HAPPY NEWYEAR!4PRESENT5GOODMORNING6WEDD I NGMENU

92Making your own titlesYou can make up to two titles and store them in the memory of your camcorder. Eachtitle can have up to 20 characters.(1)Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or VCR.(2)Press MENU, then select and decide upon TITLE in with the controlbutton (p. xx).(3)Select and decide upon with the control button.(4)Select and decide upon CUSTOM1 SET or CUSTOM2 SET with the controlbutton.(5)Select and decide upon the desired character with the control button.(6)Repeat steps 5 to complete making your own title.(7)To finish making your own titles, select and decide upon [SET] with thecontrol button.To change a title you have storedIn step 4, select the original title you want to change, and then press z on the controlbutton.Select [C] to select the title to delete, then press z to delete the last character of yourtitle. Enter the new title as desired.If you take five minutes or longer to enter characters in the standby mode while acassette is in your camcorderThe power automatically goes off. The characters you have entered remain stored inmemory. Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) once and then to CAMERA again, thenproceed from step 1.We recommend setting the POWER switch to VCR or removing the cassette so thatyour camcorder does not automatically turn off while you are entering title characters.To erase the titleSelect [C]. The last character is erased.To enter a spaceSelect [ Z& ? ! ], then select the blank part.345____________________TITLE SETABCDEFGH I JKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ&?!1234567890’.,/–[SET][MENU]:END____________________TITLE SETABCDEFGH I JKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ&?!1234567890’.,/–[SET][MENU]:ENDS___________________TITLE SETABCDEFGH I JKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ&?!1234567890’.,/–[SET][MENU]:ENDCUSTOM1TITLE SETCUSTOM2[MENU]:ENDRETURNTES TESTITLE SETCUSTOM1CUSTOM2[MENU]:ENDTES TES CUSTOM1TITLE SETCUSTOM2[MENU]:ENDRETURNTES TES[C][C][C]MENU

93EditingLabeling a cassetteIf you use a tape with cassette memory, you can label a cassette. The label canconsist of up to 10 characters and is stored in cassette memory. When you insertthe labelled cassette and turn the power on, the label is displayed for aboutfive seconds.(1)Insert the cassette you want to label.(2)Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or VCR.(3)Press MENU, then select and decide upon TAPE TITLE in with the controlbutton (p. xx).Tape title display appears.(4)Select and decide upon the desired character with the control button.(5)Repeat steps 4 until you complete the label.(6)Select and decide upon [SET] with the control button.The label is stored in memory.34CM SE TERASE AL LT I TLEERASETAPE T I TLERETURN[MENU] : END__________TAPE T I TLEABCDEFGH I JKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ&?!1234567890’.,/–[C•][SET][MENU] : ENDM_________TAPE T I TLEABCDEFGH I JKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ&?!1234567890’.,/–[C•][SET][MENU] : ENDTITLE YDAR E CM SE TTITLEERASE__________TAPE T I TLEERASE AL LRETURN[MENU] : ENDTITLE__________TAPE T I TLEABCDEFGH I JKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ&?!1234567890’.,/–[C][SET][MENU] : ENDMENU

94To erase the label you have madeSelect and decide upon [C] with the control button in step 4. The last character is erased.To change the label you have madeInsert the cassette to change the label, and operate in the same way to make a new label.If you set the write-protect tab of the tape to lockYou cannot label a cassette. Slide the write-protect tab to release the write protection.If the tape has too many index signalsYou may not be able to label a cassette because the memory is full. In this case, deletedata you do not need.If you have superimposed titles in the cassetteWhen the label is displayed, up to four titles also appear.When the “-----” indicator has fewer than 10 spacesThe cassette memory is full.The “-----” indicates the number of characters you can select for the label.To erase the characterPress [C]. The last character is erased.To enter a spaceSelect [ Z& ? ! ], then select the blank part.Erasing all the data in cassette memoryYou can erase all the data in cassette memory at once.(1)Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or VCR.(2)Press MENU, then select and decide upon ERASE ALL in with the controlbutton (p. xx).(3)Select and decide upon OK with the control button. OK changes to EXECUTE.(4)Select and decide upon EXECUTE with the control button. ERASING flasheson the screen. When all the data is erased, COMPLETE is displayed.To cancel deletingSelect and decide upon RETURN with the control button in step 4.Labeling a cassette

95Customizing Your CamcorderTo change the mode settings in the menu settings, select the menu items with thecontrol button. The default settings can be partially changed. First, select the icon, thenthe menu item and then the mode.(1)Set the POWER switch to CAMERA, VCR or MEMORY, press MENU.(2)Press v/V on the control button to select the desired icon, then press z or B.(3)Press v/V on the control button to select the desired item, then press z or B.(4)Press v/V on the control button to select the desired mode, then press z.(5)If you want to change other items, select RETURN and press z or b, thenrepeat steps 2 to 4.For details, see “Selecting the mode setting of each item” (p. xx).— Customizing Your Camcorder —Changing the menu settingsCAMERAVCRMEMORYMANUA L SETPROGRAM AEPEFFECTDEFFECTWHT BALAUTO SHTR[MENU] : ENDMANUA L SETPEFFECTDEFFECT[MENU] : ENDMANUA L SETPROGRAM AEWHT BAL[MENU] : ENDTAPE SETREC MODEAUD I O MO DREMA I NRETURN AUTOON[MENU] : ENDMENUTAPE SETREC MODEAUD I O MODEREMAINTAPE SETREC MODEAUD I O MODEREMA I NRETURN AUTOTAPE SETREC MODEAUD I O MODEREMA I NRETURN ON[MENU]:ENDTAPE SETREC MODE SPAUD I O MODEREMA I NRETURNTAPE SETREC MODEAUD I O MODEREMA I NRETURN AUTOON1234ororTo make the menu display disappearPress MENU.This manual refers to selecting and deciding upon items by theabove procedure as “Select and decide upon [(item name)].”

96Changing the menu settingsMenu items are displayed as the following icons:MANUAL SETCAMERA SETVCR SETLCD/VF SETMEMORY SETPRINT SETCM SETTAPE SETSETUP MENUOTHERSSelecting the mode setting of each item z is the default setting.Menu items differ depending on the position of the POWER switch. The screen showsonly the items you can operate at the moment.Mode————————zONOFFzOFF20×120×zOFFONzONOFFzONOFFMeaningTo suit your specific shooting requirement(p. xx).To add special effects like those in films or onthe TV to images (p. xx, xx).To add special effects using the various digitalfunctions (p. xx).To adjust the white balance (p. xx).To automatically activate the electronic shutterwhen shooting in bright conditions.Not to automatically activate the electronicshutter even when shooting in bright conditions.To deactivate the digital zoom. Up to 10× zoomis carried out.To activate the digital zoom. More than 10× to20× zoom is performed digitally (p. xx).To activate the digital zoom. More than 10× to120× zoom is performed digitally (p. xx).—To record a 16:9 wide picture (p. xx).To compensate for camera-shake.To cancel the SteadyShot function. Naturalpictures are produced when shooting astationary object with a tripod.To use the NightShot Light function (p. xx).To cancel the NightShot Light function.POWERswitchCAMERAMEMORYVCRCAMERAVCRCAMERACAMERAMEMORYCAMERACAMERACAMERACAMERACAMERAMEMORYNotes on the SteadyShot function•The SteadyShot function will not correct excessive camera-shake.•Attachment of a conversion lens (optional) may influence the SteadyShot function.If you cancel the SteadyShot functionThe SteadyShot off indicator appears. Your camcorder prevents excessivecompensation for camera-shake.Icon/itemPROGRAM AEP EFFECTD EFFECTWHT BALAUTO SHTRD ZOOM16:9WIDESTEADYSHOTN.S. LIGHT

97Customizing Your CamcorderIcon/itemFRAME RECINT. RECFLASH LVLHOLOGRAM FHiFi SOUNDAUDIO MIXA/VtDV OUTModezOFFONONzOFFSETHIGHzNORMALLOWzAUTOOFFzSTEREO12——zOFFONMeaningTo deactivate Cut recording function.To activate Cut recording function (p. xx).To activate Interval recording function (p. xx).To deactivate Interval recording function.To set INTERVAL and REC TIME for Intervalrecording function (p. xx).Makes the flash level higher than normal.Normal setting.Makes the flash level lower than normal.The HOLOGRAM AF emits when focusing onsubjects is difficult in dark places (p. xx).The HOLOGRAM does not emit.To play back a stereo tape or dual sound tracktape with main and sub sound (p. xx).To play back a stereo tape with the left sound ora dual sound tape with main sound.To play back a stereo tape with the right soundor a dual sound track tape with sub sound.To adjust the balance between the stereo 1 andstereo 2 (p. xx).To output digital images and sound in analogformat using your camcorder.To output analog images and sound in digitalformat using your camcorder (p. xx).Changing the menu settingsPOWERswitchCAMERACAMERACAMERAMEMORYMEMORYVCRVCRVCRST1 ST2Note on FLASH LVLYou cannot adjust FLASH LVL if the external flash (optional) is not compatible with theflash level.(Continued on the following page)

98Changing the menu settingsIcon/itemLCD BRIGHTLCD B. L.LCD COLORVF B.L.STILL SETPIC MODEQUALITYIMAGESIZEMode——zBRT NORMALBRIGHT——zBRT NORMALBRIGHTzSINGLENORMALHIGH SPEEDMULTI SCRNzSUPER FINEFINESTANDARDz1360 × 1020640 × 480MeaningTo adjust the brightness on the LCD screen withb/B on the control button.To set the brightness on the LCD screen normal.To brighten the LCD screen.To adjust the color on the LCD screen, pressb/B on the control button.To set the brightness on the viewfinder screen tonormal.To brighten the viewfinder screen.Not to record continuously.To record from three to nine imagescontinuously (p. xx).To record up to 16 images continuously fast.To record nine images continuously, display theimages on a single page divided into nine boxes.To record still images in the finest image qualitymode (p. xx).To record still images in the fine image qualitymode.To record still images in the standard imagequality mode.To record still images in 1360 × 1020 size (p. xx).To record still images in 640 × 480 size.POWERswitchVCRCAMERAMEMORYVCRCAMERAMEMORYMEMORYVCRMEMORYMEMORYTo get low-intensity To get high-intensityTo darken To lightenNotes on LCD B.L. and VF B.L.•When you select BRIGHT, battery life is reduced by about 10 percent duringrecording.•When you use power sources other than the battery pack, BRIGHT is automaticallyselected.Even if you adjust LDC BRIGHT, LCD B.L., LCD COLOR and/or VF B.L.The recorded picture will not be affected.VCRCAMERAMEMORYVCRCAMERAMEMORY

99Customizing Your CamcorderIcon/itemMOVIE SETIMAGESIZEREMAINPRINT MARKPROTECTSLIDE SHOWDELETE ALLFORMATPHOTO SAVEModez320 × 240160 × 112zAUTOONONzOFFONzOFF————zRETURNOK——MeaningTo record moving pictures in 320 × 240 size(p. xx).To record moving pictures in 160 × 112 size.To display the remaining capacity of the“Memory Stick” in the following cases:•For five seconds after inserting a “MemoryStick” into your camcorder•When the capacity of the “Memory Stick” isless than 1 minute in MEMORY mode•For five seconds after completing a movingpicture recordingTo always display the remaining capacity of the“Memory Stick.”To write a print mark on the recorded stillimages you want to print out later (p. xx).To cancel print marks on still images.To protect selected images against accidentalerasure (p. xx).Not to protect images.To play back images in a continuous loop(p. xx).To delete all the unprotected images (p. xx).To cancel formatting.To format an inserted “Memory Stick.”1. Select FORMAT.2. Select and decide upon OK with the controlbutton.3. After EXECUTE appears, press z on thecontrol button. FORMATTING flashes duringformatting. COMPLETE appears whenformatting is finished.To duplicate still images on tape onto “MemoryStick” (p. xx).POWERswitchVCRMEMORYVCRMEMORYVCRMEMORYMEMORYMEMORYMEMORYVCRChanging the menu settingsNotes on formatting•Supplied “Memory Stick”s have been formatted at factory. Formatting with thiscamcorder is not required.•Do not turn the POWER switch or press any button while the display showsFORMATTING.•You cannot format the “Memory Stick” if the write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick”is set to LOCK.•Format the “Memory Stick” when FORMAT ERROR is displayed.Formatting erases all information on the “Memory Stick”Check the contents of the “Memory Stick” before formatting.• Formatting erases sample images on the “Memory Stick.”• Formatting erases the protected image data on the “Memory Stick.”VCRMEMORY(Continued on the following page)

100Icon/item9PIC PRINTDATE/TIMETITLETITLEERASETITLE DSPLCM SEARCHTAPE TITLEERASE ALLModezRETURNSAMEMULTIMARKEDzOFFDATEDAY&TIME————zONOFFzONOFF————MeaningTo cancel prints of split screen.To make prints of same split screen (p. xx).To make prints of different split screen.To make prints of images with print marks inrecording order.To make prints without the recording date andtime.To make prints with the recording date (p. xx).To make prints with the recording date and time.To superimpose a title or make your own title(p. xx).To erase the title you have superimposed (p. xx).To display the title you have superimposed.Not to display the title.To search using cassette memory (p. xx, xx, xx).To search without using cassette memory.To label a cassette (p. xx).To erase all the data in cassette memory (p. xx).POWERswitchMEMORYMEMORYVCRCAMERAVCRCAMERAVCRVCRVCRCAMERAVCRCAMERAChanging the menu settingsNote on PRINT SET9PIC PRINT and DATE/TIME are displayed only when an external printer (optional) isconnected to the intelligent accessory shoe.

101Customizing Your CamcorderIcon/itemREC MODEAUDIO MODEqREMAINCLOCK SETLTR SIZEDEMO MODEModezSPLPz12BIT16BITzAUTOON——zNORMAL2×zONOFFMeaningTo record in the SP (Standard Play) mode.To increase the recording time to 1.5 times theSP mode.To record in the 12-bit mode (two stereo sounds).To record in the 16-bit mode (one stereo soundwith high quality).To display the remaining tape bar:•for about eight seconds after a cassette isinserted and your camcorder calculates theremaining amount of tape.•for about eight seconds after N or DISPLAYis pressed.To always display the remaining tape indicator.To set the date or time (p. xx).To display selected menu items in normal size.To display selected menu items at twice thenormal size.To make the demonstration appear.To cancel the demonstration mode.POWERswitchVCRCAMERAVCRCAMERAVCRCAMERACAMERAMEMORYVCRCAMERAMEMORYCAMERAChanging the menu settingsNotes on the LP mode•When you record a tape in the LP mode on your camcorder, we recommend playingthe tape on your camcorder. When you play back the tape on other camcorders orVCRs, noise may occur in pictures or sound.•When you record in the LP mode, we recommend using a Sony Excellence/Mastercassette so that you can get the most out of your camcorder.•You cannot make audio dubbing on a tape recorded in the LP mode. Use the SP modefor the tape to be audio dubbed.•When you record in the SP and LP modes on one tape or you record some scenes inthe LP mode, the playback picture may be distorted or the time code may not bewritten properly between scenes.Notes on AUDIO MODE•You cannot dub audio sound on a tape recorded in the 16-bit mode.•When playing back a tape recorded in the 16-bit mode, you cannot adjust the balancein AUDIO MIX.Notes on DEMO MODE•You cannot select DEMO MODE when a cassette is inserted in your camcorder.•When NIGHTSHOT is set to ON, the “NIGHTSHOT” indicator appears on the screenand you cannot select DEMO MODE in the menu settings.•DEMO MODE is set to STBY (Standby) as the default setting and the demonstrationstarts about 10 minutes after you have set the POWER switch to CAMERA without acassette inserted.To cancel the demonstration, insert a cassette, set the POWER switch to other thanCAMERA, or set DEMO MODE to OFF. To set to STBY (Standby) again, leave theDEMO MODE at ON in the menu settings, turn the POWER switch OFF (CHG), andreturn the POWER switch to CAMERA. (Continued on the following page)

102Icon/itemDATA CODEAREA SETSUMMERTIMEBEEPCOMMANDERDISPLAYREC LAMPVIDEO EDITMeaningTo display date, time and various settingsduring playback (p. xx).To display date and time during playback(p. xx).Temporarily change the area where you areusing your camcorder.Not during summer time.During summer time.To output the melody when you start/stoprecording or when an unusual condition occurson your camcorder.To output the beep instead of the melody.To cancel all sound including shutter sound.To activate the Remote Commander suppliedwith your camcorder.To deactivate the Remote Commander to avoidremote control misoperation caused by otherVCR’s remote control.To show the display on the LCD screen and inthe viewfinder.To show the display on the TV screen, LCDscreen and in the viewfinder.To light up the camera recording lamp at thefront of your camcorder.To turn the camera recording lamp off so thatthe person is not aware of the recording.To cancel video editing.To make program and perform video editing(p. xx).To make program and perform MPEG editing(p. xx).Changing the menu settingsModezDATE/CAMDATE——zOFFONzMELODYNORMALOFFzONOFFzLCDV-OUT/LCDzONOFFzRETURNTAPEMEMORYNoteIf you press DISPLAY with DISPLAY set to V-OUT/LCD in the menu settings, thepicture from a TV or VCR will not appear on the LCD screen even when yourcamcorder is connected to outputs on the TV or VCR.When recording a close subjectWhen REC LAMP is set to ON, the red camera recording lamp on the front of thecamcorder may reflect on the subject if it is close. In this case, we recommend you setREC LAMP to OFF.In more than five minutes after removing the power sourceThe PROGRAM AE, WHT BAL, FLASH LVL, HiFi SOUND, AUDIO MIX andCOMMANDER items are returned to their default settings.The other menu items are held in memory even when the battery is removed.POWERswitchVCRMEMORYCAMERAMEMORYVCRCAMERAMEMORYVCRCAMERAMEMORYVCRCAMERAMEMORYCAMERAMEMORYVCRCAMERAMEMORY

103“Memory Stick” OperationsYou can record and play back images on a “Memory Stick” supplied with yourcamcorder. You can easily play back, record or delete images. You can exchange imagedata with other equipment such as your computer etc., using the USB cable for“Memory Stick” supplied with your camcorder.On file formatStill image (JPEG)Your camcorder compresses image data in JPEG format (extension .jpg).Moving picture (MPEG)Your camcorder compresses picture data in MPEG format (extension .mpg).Typical image data file nameStill image100-0001: This file name appears on the screen of your camcorder.Dsc00001.jpg: This file name appears on the display of your computer.Moving pictureMOV00001: This file name appears on the screen of your camcorder.Mov00001.mpg: This file name appears on the display of your computer.Using a “Memory Stick”•You cannot record or erase images when the write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick”is set to LOCK.•The position and shape of the write-protect tab may be different depending on themodel.•We recommend backing up important data on the hard desk of your personalcomputor.•Image data may be damaged in the following cases:–If you remove the “Memory Stick” or turn the power off during reading or writing.–If you use “Memory Stick”s near static electricity or magnetic fields.•Prevent metallic objects or your finger from coming into contact with the metal partsof the connecting section.•Stick its label on the labeling position.•Do not bend, drop or apply strong shock to “Memory Stick”s.•Do not disassemble or modify “Memory Stick”s.•Do not let “Memory Stick”s get wet.•Do not use or keep “Memory Stick”s in locations that are:–Extremely hot such as in a car parked in the sun or under the scorching sun.–Under direct sunlight.–Very humid or subject to corrosive gases.•When you carry or store a “Memory Stick,” put it in its case.— “Memory Stick” Operations —Using a “Memory Stick” – introductionWrite-protect tab Labeling positionTerminal

104“Memory Stick”s formatted by a computer“Memory Stick”s formatted by Windows OS or Macintosh computers do not have aguaranteed compatibility with this camcorder.Notes on image data compatibility•Image data files recorded on “Memory Stick”s by your camcorder conform with theDesign Rules for Camera File Systems universal standard established by the JEITA(Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). You cannotplay back on your camcorder still images recorded on other equipment (DCR-TRV890E/TRV900/TRV900E or DSC-D700/D770) that does not conform with thisuniversal standard. (These models are not sold in some areas.)•If you cannot use the “Memory Stick” that is used with other equipment, format itwith this camcorder (p. xx). However, formatting erases all information on the“Memory Stick.”•“Memory Stick” and are trademarks of Sony Corporation.•Windows and Windows Media are either registered trademarks or trademarks ofMicrosoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.•Macintosh and Mac OS, QuickTime are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.•Real Player is either a registered trademark or treademark of RealNet works, Inc. inthe United States and/or other countries.•All other product names mentioned herein may be the trademarks or registeredtrademarks of their respective companies.Furthermore, “™” and “®” are not mentioned in each case in this manual.Using a “Memory Stick” – introduction

105“Memory Stick” OperationsInserting a “Memory Stick”Insert a “Memory Stick” in the “Memory Stick” slot as far as it can go with the b markfacing up as illustrated.Ejecting a “Memory Stick”Press the “Memory Stick” once lightly.While the access lamp is lit or flashingDo not shake or strike your camcorder because your camcorder is reading the data fromthe “Memory Stick” or recording the data on the “Memory Stick.” Do not turn thepower off, eject a “Memory Stick” or remove the battery pack. Otherwise, the imagedata breakdown may occur.If “ MEMORYSTICK ERROR” is displayedReinsert “Memory Stick” a few times. The “Memory Stick” may be damaged if theindicator is still displayed. If this occurs, use another “Memory Stick.”“Memory Stick” slotb markAccess lampUsing a “Memory Stick” – introduction

106Selecting still image quality modeYou can select image quality mode in still image recording. The default setting isSUPER FINE.(1)Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VCR. Make sure that the LOCK switchis set to the right (unlock) position.(2)Press MENU, then select and decide upon STILL SET in with the controlbutton (p. xx).(3)Select and decide upon QUALITY with the control button.(4)Select and decide upon the desired image quality with the control button.Using a “Memory Stick” – introduction134LOCKLOCKPOWERVCRMEMORYCAMERAOFF(CHG)PIC MODEMEMORY SET SFN12ST I LL SETRETURN STANDARD[MENU] : ENDQUAL I TY SUPER F I NEREMA I NIMAGESIZE FINEMEMORY SETSTANDARD[MENU] : ENDPIC MODE36ST I LL SETRETURNQUA L I TYREMA I NIMAGESIZEMENU

107“Memory Stick” OperationsImage quality settingsSetting MeaningSUPER FINE (SFN) This is the highest image quality in your camcorder.The number of still images you can record is less thanin FINE mode. The image is compressed to about 1/3.FINE (FINE) Use this mode when you want to record high qualityimages. The image is compressed to about 1/6.STANDARD (STD) This is the standard image quality. The image iscompressed to about 1/10.NoteIn some cases, changing the image quality mode may not affect the image quality,depending on the types of images you are shooting.Differences in image quality modeRecorded images are compressed in JPEG format before being stored in memory. Thememory capacity allotted to each image varies depending on the selected image qualitymode and image size. Details are shown in the table below. (You can select 1360 × 1020or 640 × 480 image size in the menu settings.)1360 × 1020 image sizeImage quality mode Memory capacitySUPER FINE About 900 KBFINE About 450 KBSTANDARD About 300 KB640 × 480 image sizeImage quality mode Memory capacitySUPER FINE About 190 KBFINE About 100 KBSTANDARD About 60 KBImage quality mode indicatorThe image quality mode indicator is not displayed during playback.When you select image qualityThe number of images you can shoot in the currently selected image quality appears onthe screen.Using a “Memory Stick” – introduction

108Selecting the image sizeYou can select either of two image sizesStill images: 1360 × 1020 or 640 × 480. (When the POWER switch is set to VCR, theimage size is automatically set to 640 × 480.)The default setting is 1360 × 1020.Moving pictures: 320 × 240 or 160 × 112The default setting is 320 × 240.(1)Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set tothe right (unlock) position.(2)Press MENU, then select and decide upon STILL SET (still image) or MOVIESET (moving picture) in with the control button (p. xx).(3)Select and decide upon IMAGESIZE with the control button.(4)Select and decide upon the desired image size with the control button.The indicator changes as follows:Still images:1360 640Moving pictures:320 160Using a “Memory Stick” – introduction341LOCKLOCKPOWERVCRMEMORYCAMERAOFF(CHG)MEMORY SETMOVIE SETRETURNREMA I N[MENU] : ENDIMAGESIZE320 240160 112REMA I N320160 112MEMORY SETMOVIE SETRETURNREMA I N[MENU] : ENDIMAGESIZEREMA I N2minPIC MODEMEMORY SETST I LL SETRETURN[MENU] : ENDQUA L I TYIMAGESIZE1360 1020640 48013602REMA I NPIC MODEMEMORY SETST I LL SETRETURN[MENU] : ENDQUA L I TYIMAGESIZE640 48060REMA I N40sec1STILL SET MOVIE SETSTILL SET MOVIE SETMENU

109“Memory Stick” OperationsUsing a “Memory Stick” – introductionImage size settingsSetting Meaning IndicatorRecording Playback1360 × 1020 Records 1360 × 1020 still images.1360SFN1360640 × 480 Records 640 × 480 still images.640SFN640320 × 240 Records 320 × 240 moving pictures.320 320160 × 112 Records 160 × 112 moving pictures.160 160Maximum recording time of moving picturesImage size Maximum recording time320 × 240 15 seconds160 × 112 60 seconds

110Using a “Memory Stick” – introductionApproximate number of still images you can record on a“Memory Stick”The number of images you can record varies depending on which image quality andimage size you select and the complexity of the subject.Type Image quality 640 × 480 1360 × 10204MB SUPER FINE (SFN) 19 images 4 images(optional) FINE (FINE) 39 images 8 imagesSTANDARD (STD) 58 images 12 images8MB SUPER FINE (SFN) 40 images 8 images(supplied) FINE (FINE) 80 images 17 imagesSTANDARD (STD) 120 images 25 images16MB SUPER FINE (SFN) 80 images 17 images(optional) FINE (FINE) 160 images 34 imagesSTANDARD (STD) 240 images 50 images32MB SUPER FINE (SFN) 160 images 35 images(optional) FINE (FINE) 325 images 69 imagesSTANDARD (STD) 485 images 100 images64MB SUPER FINE (SFN) 325 images 71 images(optional) FINE (FINE) 650 images 140 imagesSTANDARD (STD) 980 images 205 images128MB SUPER FINE (SFN) 650 images 140 images(optional) FINE (FINE) 1310 images 280 imagesSTANDARD (STD) 1970 images 415 imagesApproximate time of moving pictures you can record on a“Memory Stick”The time of moving pictures you can record varies depending on which image size youselect and the complexity of the subject.Type 160 × 112 320 × 2404MB (optional) 2 min. 40 sec. 40 sec.8MB (supplied) 5 min. 20 sec. 1 min. 20 sec.16MB (optional) 10 min. 40 sec. 2 min. 40 sec.32MB (optional) 21 min. 20 sec. 5 min. 20 sec.64MB (optional) 42 min. 40 sec. 10 min. 40 sec.128MB (optional) 85 min. 20 sec. 21 min. 20 sec.The table above shows approximate number and times of still images and movingpictures you can record on a “Memory Stick” formatted by your camcorder.

111“Memory Stick” OperationsYou can record still images on “Memory Stick”s.Before operationInsert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.(1)Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set tothe right (unlock) position.(2)Keep pressing PHOTO lightly until the desired still image appears. The greenz mark stops flashing, then lights up. The brightness of the image and focusare adjusted, being targeted for the middle of the image and are fixed.Recording does not start yet.(3)Press PHOTO deeper.The still image will be displayed after the shutter sounds.Recording is complete when the bar scroll indicator disappears.The image when you pressed PHOTO deeper will be recorded on the“Memory Stick.”When the POWER switch is set to MEMORYThe following functions do not work:–Wide mode–Digital zoom–SteadyShot function–SUPER NIGHTSHOT–Fader–Picture effect–Digital effect–Title–Low lux of PROGRAM AE (The indicator flashes.)–Sports lesson of PROGRAM AE (The indicator flashes.)Recording still images on “MemoryStick”s – Memory Photo recording321 / 12SFN1360SFN1360PHOTOPHOTO1LOCKLOCKPOWERVCRMEMORYCAMERAOFF(CHG)[a][b][a]: Number of recorded images[b]: Approximate number ofimages can be recorded onthe “Memory Stick”

112Recording still images on “Memory Stick”s– Memory Photo recordingWhile you are recording a still imageYou can neither turn off the power nor press PHOTO.When you press PHOTO on the Remote CommanderYour camcorder immediately records the image that is on the screen when you pressthe button.When you press PHOTO lightly in step 2The image momentarily flickers. This is not a malfunction.Recording dataThe recording data (date/time or various settings when recorded) are not displayedwhile recording. However, they are recorded automatically onto the “Memory Stick.”To display the recording data, press DATA CODE on the Remote Commander duringplayback.When POWER switch is set to MEMORYThe angle of view is slightly larger compared with the angle of view in CAMERAmode.Recording images continuouslyYou can record still images continuously. Select one of the three modes described belowbefore recording.NORMAL [a]Your camcorder shoots up to three still images in 1360 × 1020 size or nine still images in640 × 480 size at about 0.5 sec intervals. ( )HIGH SPEED (Recording image size is 640 × 480) [a]Your camcorder shoots up to 16 still images in 640 × 480 size at about 0.07 sec intervals.( )MULTI SCRN (Recording image size is 640 × 480) [b]Your camcorder shoots nine still images at about 0.4 sec intervals and displays theimages on a single page divided into nine boxes. Still images are recorded in 640 × 480size. ( )[a] [b]

113“Memory Stick” Operations(1)Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set tothe right (unlock) position.(2)Press MENU, then select and decide upon STILL SET in with the controlbutton (p. xx).(3)Select and decide upon PIC MODE with the control button.(4)Select and decide upon the desired setting with the control button.(5)Press MENU to make the menu setting disappear.(6)Press PHOTO deeper.If the capacity of the “Memory Stick” becomes full” FULL” appears on the screen, and you cannot record a still image on this “MemoryStick.”The number of images in continuous shootingThe number of images you can shoot continuously varies depending on the image sizeand the capacity of the “Memory Stick.”During recording images continuouslyThe flash does not work.When shooting with the self-timer function or the Remote CommanderYour camcorder automatically records up to the maximum recordable number of stillimages.When selecting HIGH SPEEDFlickering or changes in color may occur. Also, your camcorder prevents focusing onnear objects.When selecting NORMAL or HIGH SPEEDRecording continues up to the maximum number of still images during pressingPHOTO deeper. Release PHOTO to stop recording.Recording still images on “Memory Stick”s– Memory Photo recordingPIC MODEMEMORY SETST I LL SETRETURN[MENU] : ENDQUA L I TY H I GH SPEEDIMAGESIZEPIC MODEMEMORY SETST I LL SETRETURN[MENU] : ENDSINGLEQUA L I TYIMAGESIZEPIC MODEMEMORY SETMUL T I SCRNNORMALST I LL SETRETURN[MENU] : ENDQUA L I TY SINGLEIMAGESIZE H I GH SPEED34PHOTOMENU

114Recording images with the flashThe flash automatically pops up to strobe. The default setting is auto (no indicator). Tochange the flash mode, press the (flash) repeatedly until the flash mode indicatorappears on the 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•The recommended shooting distance using the built-in flash is 0.3 m to 2.5 m (31/32feet to 8 1/3 feet).•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.•If it is not easy to focus on a subject automatically, for example, when recording in thedark, use the focal distance information (p. xx) for focusing manually.If you leave your camcorder for five or more minutes after disconnecting thepower sourceYour camcorder returns to the default setting (auto).The flash does not fire even if you select auto and (auto red-eye reduction)during the following operations:–NightShot–Exposure–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 still images on “Memory Stick”s– Memory Photo recording (flash)

115“Memory Stick” OperationsShooting using the HOLOGRAM AFThe HOLOGRAM AF is an auxiliary light source used for focusing on subjects in darkplaces.Set HOLOGR F to AUTO in the menu settings. (The default setting is AUTO.)When appears on the screen in a dark place, press PHOTO lightly. Then the flashwill pop up and the auxiliary light will automatically emit until the subject is focused.About HOLOGRAM AF“HOLOGRAM AF” is a new AF auxiliary optical system that uses laser holograms toenable photography of still pictures in dark places. This system satisfies Laser Class 1(*). A feature of this system is that it is gentler on the eyes than conventional high-brightness LEDs or high-brightness lamps while it maintains high safety.Directly looking into the HOLOGRAM AF emitter at close range presents no safetyproblems. However, this is not recommended as you will see a residual image forseveral images and your eyes will be dazzled just like when you look into a flashlight.* HOLOGRAM AF satisfies time criteria 30,000 seconds Class 1 of all JIS (Japan), IEC(EU), and FDA (US) standards. Compliance with these standards means that this is asafe laser product even if a person looks directly into the laser light or into the lightcondensed by a lens for 30,000 seconds.Note•If enough light does not reach the subject even if the HOLOGRAM AF emitter isemitted (recommended shooting distance is 2.5 m (8 1/3 feet)), the subject will not befocused.•Light emitted by HOLOGRAM AF sometimes deviates from the center of the image.However, the image is in focus when the light reaches the subject.The HOLOGRAM AF does not emit when:•Flash is set to No flash•NightShot is set to ON•focusing manually•Sunset & moon of PROGRAM AE•Landscape of PROGRAM AEWhen you use the external flash (optional)The built-in flash pops up and HOLOGRAM AF emit.Recording still images on “Memory Stick”s– Memory Photo recordingHOLOGRAM AF

116Self-timer memory photo recordingYou can record images on “Memory Stick”s with the self-timer. You can also use theRemote Commander for this operation.(1)Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set tothe right (unlock) position.(2)Press (self-timer). The (self-timer) indicator appears on the screen.(3)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 record moving pictures on “Memory Stick”s with the self-timerPress START/STOP in step 3. To cancel recording, press START/STOP again.To cancel self-timer recordingPress (self-timer) so that the (self-timer) indicator disappears on the screen. Youcannot cancel the self-timer recording using the Remote 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.To check the image to be recordedYou can check the image with pressing the PHOTO button lightly, then press it deeperto start the self-timer recording.Recording still images on “Memory Stick”s– Memory Photo recordingPHOTO2PHOTO (self-time)

117“Memory Stick” OperationsYour camcorder can read moving picture data recorded on a tape and record it as a stillimage on a “Memory Stick.” Your camcorder can also take in moving picture datathrough the input connector and record it as a still image on a “Memory Stick.”Before operation•Insert a recorded tape into your camcorder.•Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.(1)Set the POWER switch to VCR.(2)Press N. The picture recorded on the tape is played back.(3)Keep pressing PHOTO lightly until the picture from the tape freezes.CAPTURE appears on the screen. Recording does not start yet.(4)Press PHOTO deeper. The image displayed on the screen will be recorded on a“Memory Stick.” Recording is complete when the bar scroll indicatordisappears.Image size of still imagesImage size is automatically set to 640 × 480.When the access lamp is lit or flashingDo not shake or strike the unit. As well do not turn the power off , eject a “MemoryStick.” Otherwise, the image data breakdown may occur.If “ ” appears on the screenThe inserted “Memory Stick” is incompatible with your camcorder because its formatdoes not conform with your camcorder. Check the format of the “Memory Stick.”If you press PHOTO lightly in the playback modeYour camcorder stops momentarily.234CAPTUREFFPLAYREWPHOTOPHOTORecording an image from a tape as a stillimage

118Sound recorded on a tapeYou cannot record the audio from a tape.Titles have already recorded on tapesYou cannot record the titles on “Memory Stick”s. The title does not appear while youare recording a still image with PHOTO.Recording date/timeThe recording data (date/time) when it is recorded on “Memory Stick” is recorded.Various settings are not recorded.When you press PHOTO on the Remote CommanderYour camcorder immediately records the image that is on the screen when you pressthe button.Recording a still image from other equipmentBefore operationSet DISPLAY to LCD in the menu settings. (The default setting is LCD.)(1)Set the POWER switch to VCR.(2)Play back the recorded tape, or turn the TV on to see the desired program.The image of the other equipment is displayed on the LCD screen orviewfinder.(3)Follow steps 3 and 4 on page xx.Using the A/V connecting cableConnect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video jack on the VCR orthe TV.If your TV or VCR has an S video jackPictures can be reprodeced more faithfully by using an S video cable (optional).With this connection, you do not need to connect the yellow (video) plug of the A/Vconnecting cable.Connect an S video cable (optional) to the S video jacks of both your camcorder and theTV or VCR.This connection produces higher quality DV format pictures.AUDIOAUDIO/VIDEOS VIDEOVIDEOOUTS VIDEO: Signal flowRecording an image from a tape as a still image

119“Memory Stick” OperationsUsing the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable)NoteThe “ ” may flash in the following instances. If this happens, eject and insert“Memory Stick“ again, and record distortion-free images.–When recording on a tape in a poor recording state, for example, on a tape that hasbeen repeatedly used for dubbing–When attempting to input images that are distorted due to poor radio wave receptionwhen a TV tuner unit is in useRecording an image from a tape as a still imageDVDV OUT DV: Signal flow(optional)

120You can superimpose a still image you have recorded on the “Memory Stick” on top ofthe moving image you are recording. You can record the superimposed images on atape or a “Memory Stick.” (However, you can record only superimposed still images onthe “Memory Stick.”)M. CHROM (Memory chromakey)You can swap a blue area of a still image such as an illustration or a frame with amoving image.M. LUMI (Memory luminancekey)You can swap a brighter area of a still image such as a handwritten illustlation or titlewith a moving image. Record a title on the “Memory Stick” before a trip or event forconvenience.C. CHROM (Camera chromakey)You can superimpose a moving image on top of a still image such as an image can beused as background. Shoot the subject against a blue background. The blue area of themoving image will be swapped with a still image.M. OVERLAP* (Memory overlap)You can make a moving image fade in on top of a still image recorded on the “MemoryStick” as the overlap function.*The superimposed image using Memory overlap function can be recorded on tapesonly.Superimposing a still image in the“Memory Stick” on an image– MEMORY MIXM. OVERLAPStill image Moving imageC. CHROMStill image Moving imageBlueM. LUMIStill image Moving imageM. CHROMStill image Moving imageBlue

121“Memory Stick” OperationsSuperimposing a still image in the “Memory Stick” on an image– MEMORY MIXRecording superimposed images on a tapeBefore operation•Insert a tape for recording into your camcorder.•Insert a “Memory Stick” recorded still images into your camcorder.(1)Set the POWER switch to CAMERA.(2)Press MEMORY MIX in the standby mode.The last recorded or last composed image appears on the lower part of thescreen as a thumbnail image.(3)Press MEMORY+/– to select the still image you want to superimpose.To see the previous image, press MEMORY –. To see the next image, pressMEMORY+.(4)Select the desired mode with the control button.The mode changes as follows:M. CHROM y M. LUMI y C. CHROM y M. OVERLAP(5)Press z on the control button.The still image is superimposed on the moving image.(6)Press b/B on the control button to adjust the effect.M. CHROM –The color (blue) scheme of the area in the still image which isto be swapped with a moving imageM. LUMI –The color (bright) scheme of the area in the still image whichis to be swapped with a moving imageC. CHROM –The color (blue) scheme of the area in the moving imagewhich is to be swapped with a still imageM. OVERLAP –No adjustment necessaryThe fewer bars there are on the screen, the stronger the effect.(7)Press START/STOP to start recording.

122Superimposing a still image in the “Memory Stick” on an image– MEMORY MIXTo change the still image to superimposeDo either of the following:–Press MEMORY+/– before step 7.–Press z on the control button before step 7, and repeat the procedure from step 4.To change the mode settingPress z on the control button before step 7, and repeat the procedure from step 4.To cancel MEMORY MIXPress MEMORY MIX.Notes•You cannot use MEMORY MIX function for moving pictures recorded on “MemoryStick”s.•When the overlapping still image has a large amount of white, the thumbnail image ofthe picture may not be clear.Image data modified with your computers or shot with other equipmentYou may not be able to play them back with your camcorder.When you select M. OVERLAPYou cannot change the still image or the mode setting.During recordingYou cannot change the mode setting.To record the superimposed image as a still imagePress PHOTO deeper in step 7.456M. LUMIM. LUMIM. LUMIIII••••I••••••100–0021100–0021100–00212M. CHROM100–0021MEMORYMIX3Still image

123“Memory Stick” OperationsRecording superimposed images on a “Memory Stick” as a stillimageBefore operationInsert a “Memory Stick” recorded still images into your camcorder.(1)Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set tothe right (unlock) position.(2)Press MEMORY MIX.The last recorded or last composed image appears on the lower part of thescreen as a thumbnail image.(3)Press MEMORY+/– to select the image you want to superimpose.To see the previous image, press MEMORY –. To see the next image, pressMEMORY+.(4)Select the desired mode with the control button.The mode changes as follows:M. CHROM y M. LUMI y C. CHROM(5)Press z on the control button.The still image is superimposed on the moving image.(6)Press b/B on the control button to adjust the effect.M. CHROM –The color (blue) scheme of the area in the still image which isto be swapped with a moving imageM. LUMI –The color (bright) scheme of the area in the still image whichis to be swapped with a moving imageC. CHROM –The color (blue) scheme of the area in the moving imagewhich is to be swapped with a still imageThe fewer bars there are on the screen, the stronger the effect.(7)Press PHOTO deeper to start recording.The image displayed on the screen will be recorded on a “Memory Stick.”Recording is complete when the bar scroll indicator disappears.Superimposing a still image in the “Memory Stick” on an image– MEMORY MIX

124Superimposing a still image in the “Memory Stick” on an image– MEMORY MIXTo change the still image to superimposeDo either of the following:–Press MEMORY+/– before step 7.–Press z on the control button before step 7, and repeat the procedure from step 4.To change the mode settingPress z on the control button before step 7, and repeat the procedure from step 4.To cancel MEMORY MIXPress MEMORY MIX.Notes•You cannot use MEMORY MIX function for moving pictures recorded on “MemoryStick”s.•When the overlapping still image has a large amount of white, the thumbnail image ofthe picture may not be clear.Image data modified with your computers or shot with other equipmentYou may not be able to play them back with your camcorder.During recordingYou cannot change the mode setting.When recording images on a “Memory Stick” using the MEMORY MIX functionThe PROGRAM AE function does not work. (The indicator flashes.)The “Memory Stick” supplied with your camcorder stores 20 images–For M. CHROM: 18 images (such as a frame) 100-0001~100-0018–For C. CHROM: two images (such as a background) 100-0019~100-0020Sample imagesSample images stored in the “Memory Stick” supplied with your camcorder areprotected (p. xx).456M. LUMIM. LUMIM. LUMIIII••••I••••••100–0021100–0021100–00212M. CHROM100–0021MEMORYMIX3Still image

125“Memory Stick” OperationsYou can record moving pictures with sound on “Memory Stick”s.Before operationInsert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.(1)Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set tothe right (unlock) position.(2)Press START/STOP. Your camcorder starts recording. The camera recordinglamp located on the front of your camcorder lights up. When IMAGESIZE inthe menu settings is set to 320 × 240, the maximum recording time is 15seconds. However, when IMAGESIZE in the menu settings is set to 160 × 112,the maximum recording time is 60 seconds.To stop recordingPress START/STOP.NoteSound is recorded in monaural.When the POWER switch is set to MEMORYThe following functions do not work:– Wide mode– Digital zoom– SteadyShot function– SUPER NIGHTSHOT– Fader– Picture effect– Digital effect– Title– Low lux of PROGRAM AE (The indicator flashes.)– Sports lesson of PROGRAM AE (The indicator flashes.)Recording moving pictures on “MemoryStick”s – MPEG movie recording[a]: Recording time can be recorded on the“Memory Stick”[b]: This indicator is displayed for five secondsafter pressing START/STOP. This indicatoris not recorded.232040REC0:03[15 ]minSECBBBLOCKPOWERVCRMEMORYCAMERAOFF(CHG)[a][b]

126When using an external flash (optional)Turn the power of the external flash off when recording moving pictures on “MemoryStick”s.Otherwise, the charging sound for the flash may be recorded.Recording date/timeThe date/time are not displayed while recording. However, they are automaticallyrecorded onto the “Memory Stick.”To display the recording date/time, press DATA CODE on the Remote Commanderduring playback. Various settings cannot be recorded.During recording on “Memory Stick”Do not eject the cassette tape from your camcorder. During ejecting the tape, sound isnot recorded on the “Memory Stick.”When the POWER switch is set to MEMORYThe angle of view is slightly larger compared with the angle of view in CAMERAmode.Recording moving pictures on “Memory Stick”s– MPEG movie recording

127“Memory Stick” OperationsYour camcorder can read moving picture data recorded on a tape and record it as amoving picture on a “Memory Stick.” Your camcorder can also take in moving picturedata through the input connector and record it as a moving picture on a “MemoryStick.”Before operation•Insert a recorded tape into your camcorder.•Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.(1)Set the POWER switch to VCR.(2)Press N. The picture recorded on the tape is played back.And press X at the scene where you want to start recording from.(3)Press START/STOP on your camcorder. When IMAGESIZE in the menusettings is set to 320 × 240, the maximum recording time is 15 seconds.However, when IMAGESIZE in the menu settings is set to 160 × 112, themaximum recording time is 60 seconds.To stop recordingPress START/STOP.Recording a picture from a tape as amoving picture3232040REC[15 ]0:030:15:42:43minSECBBBNPLAYPAUSELOCKPOWERVCRMEMORYCAMERAOFF(CHG)[a]: Recording time can be recorded on the“Memory Stick.”[b]: This indicator is displayed forfive seconds after pressing START/STOP.This indicator is not recorded.[a][b]

128Notes•Sound recorded in 48 kHz is converted to one in 32 kHz when recording images froma tape to “Memory Stick”s.•Sound recorded in stereo is converted to monaural sound when recording from tapes.When the access lamp is lit or flashingDo not shake or strike the unit. As well do not turn the power off , eject a “MemoryStick” or remove the battery pack. Otherwise, the image data breakdown may occur.Titles have already recorded on tapesYou cannot record the titles on “Memory Stick”s. The title does not appear while youare recording a moving image with START/STOP.If “ AUDIO ERROR” is displayedSound that cannot be recorded by your camcorder has been recorded. Connect the A/Vconnecting cable to input images from an external unit used to play back the image(p. xx).Recording date/timeThe recording data (date/time) when it is recorded on “Memory Stick” is recorded.Various settings are not recorded.Recording a picture from a tape as a moving picture

129“Memory Stick” OperationsRecording a moving picture from other equipmentBefore operationSet DISPLAY to LCD in the menu settings. (The default setting is LCD.)(1)Set the POWER switch to VCR.(2)Play back the recorded tape, or turn the TV on to see the desired program.The image of the other equipment is displayed on the LCD screen orviewfinder.(3)Follow the procedure on page xxx from the step 3 onwards at the point whereyou want to start recording from.Using the A/V connecting cableConnect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video jack on the VCR orthe TV.If your TV or VCR has an S video jackPictures can be reprodeced more faithfully by using an S video cable (optional).With this connection, you do not need to connect the yellow (video) plug of the A/Vconnecting cable.Connect an S video cable (optional) to the S video jacks of both your camcorder and theTV or VCR.This connection produces higher quality DV format pictures.Recording a picture from a tape as a moving pictureS VIDEOVIDEOOUTAUDIO/VIDEOS VIDEOAUDIO: Signal flow

130Using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable)NoteThe “ ” may flash in the following instances. If this happens, eject and insert“Memory Stick” again, and record distortion-free images.–When recording on a tape in a poor recording state, for example, on a tape that hasbeen repeatedly used for dubbing–When attempting to input images that are distorted due to poor radio wave receptionwhen a TV tuner unit is in useDuring recording on “Memory Stick”Do not eject the cassette tape from your camcorder. During ejecting the tape, sound isnot recorded on the “Memory Stick.”Recording a picture from a tape as a moving pictureDV OUT DVDV: Signal flow(optional)

131“Memory Stick” OperationsYou can duplicate selected scenes (programs) for editing onto a “Memory Stick.”Making the program(1)Set the POWER switch to VCR on your camcorder.(2)Insert the tape for playback, and a “Memory Stick” for recording into yourcamcorder.(3)Press MENU, then select and decide upon VIDEO EDIT in with thecontrol button (p. xx).(4)Select and decide upon MEMORY with the control button.(5)Select and decide upon IMAGESIZE with the control button.When IMAGESIZE is set to 320 × 240, the maximum recording time is 15seconds. However, when IMAGESIZE is set to 160 × 112, the maximumrecording time is 60 seconds.(6)Search for the beginning of the first scene you want to insert using the videooperation buttons, then pause playback.You can fine-adjust one frame at a time with EDITSEARCH.(7)Press MARK on the Remote Commander, or z on the control button.The IN point of the first program is set, and the top part of the program markchanges to light blue.(8)Search for the end of the first scene you want to insert using the videooperation buttons, then pause playback.(9)Press MARK on the Remote Commander, or z on the control button.The OUT point of the first program is set, then the bottom part of the programmark changes to light blue.(10) Repeat steps 6 to 9, then set the program.When one program is set, the program mark changes to light blue.You can set 20 programs in maximum.Recording edited pictures as a movingpicture – Digital program editing (to a“Memory Stick”)6,87910STOPFFPAUSEPLAYREWRECMARKUNDOERASE AL LSTARTTOTAL1OUT0:08:55:060SEC[15SEC]MOV I E ED I T[MENU] : ENDMARKUNDOERASE ALLSTARTTOTAL2IN0:09:07:060SEC[15SEC]MOV I E ED I T[MENU] : ENDMARKUNDOERASE ALLSTARTTOTAL4IN0:10:01:230SEC[15SEC]MOV I E ED I T[MENU] : ENDTESTIDE TESTIDE TESTIDE320 320 320MENU

132Erasing the program you have setErase OUT first and then IN from of the last program.(1)Select and decide upon UNDO with the control button.(2)Select and decide upon EXECUTE with the control button.The last set program mark flashes, then the setting is canceled.To cancel erasingSelect and decide upon RETURN with the control button in step 2.Erasing all programs(1)Select and decide upon VIDEO EDIT, then select and decide upon MEMORYwith the control button.(2)Select and decide upon ERASE ALL in the menu settings, then select anddecide upon EXECUTE with the control button.All the program marks flash, then the settings are canceled.To cancel erasing all programsSelect and decide upon RETURN with the control button in step 2.To cancel a program you have setPress MENU.The program is stored in memory until the tape is ejected.Notes•You cannot dub the titles, display indicators, or the contents of cassette memory.•You cannot operate recording during the digital program dediting to a “MemoryStick”.•You cannot set IN or OUT on a blank portion of the tape.•If there is a blank portion between IN and OUT on the tape, the total time code maynot be displayed correctly.During making a programIf you eject the cassette, NOT READY appears on the screen. The program will beerased.If you set over the maximum recording timeThe program mark changes to yellow, and OVER 15 SEC LIMIT appears whenIMAGESIZE is set to 320 × 240, or OVER 60 SEC LIMIT appears when IMAGESIZE isset to 160 × 112. However, you can record up to the maximum recording time.Performing a Digital progaram editing (Dubbing a “MemoryStick”)(1)Select and decide upon VIDEO EDIT in the menu settings, then select anddecide upon MEMORY with the control button.(2)Select and decide upon START in the menu settings, then select and decideupon EXECUTE with the control button.Search for the beginning of the first program, then start dubbing.The program mark flashes.The SEARCH indicator appears during search, the EDIT indicator appearsduring writing of data on your camcorder, and EDITING appears duringdubbing on the screen.The PROGRAM indicator changes to light blue after dubbing is complete.When the dubbing ends, your camcorder automatically stop.To stop dubbing during editingPress x using the video operation buttons.The program you made is recorded until you eject the tape from your camcorder.Recording edited pictures as a moving picture– Digital program editing (to a “Memory Stick”)

133“Memory Stick” OperationsRecording edited pictures as a moving picture– Digital program editing (to a “Memory Stick”)To end the Digital progra editing functionYour camcorder stops when the dubbing ends. Then the display returns to VIDEOEDIT in the menu settings.Press MENU to end the program editing function.NOT READY appears on the LCD screen when:–The program to operate the Digital program editing has not been made.–The “Memory Stick” is not inserted.–The write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to LOCK.–“Memory Stick” does not have enough space to recordWhen “Memory Stick” does not have enough space to recordLOW MEMORY appears on the screen. However, you can record pictures up to thetime indicated.If you set over the maximum recording timeOVER MEMORY LIMIT appears on the screen. However, you can record movingpictures up to the maximum recording time.

134Using the search function, you can automatically take in only still images from tapesand record them on a “Memory Stick” in sequence.Before operation•Insert a recorded tape into your camcorder and rewind the tape.•Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.(1)Set the POWER switch to VCR.(2)Press MENU, then select and decide upon PHOTO SAVE in with thecontrol button (p. xx).PHOTO BUTTON appears on the screen.(3)Press PHOTO deeper. The still image from the tape is recorded on a “MemoryStick.” The number of still images copied is displayed. END is displayed whencopying is completed.To stop copyingPress MENU.When the memory of the “Memory Stick” is fullMEMORY FULL appears on the screen, and the copying stops. Insert another “MemoryStick” and repeat the procedure from step 2.Image size of still imagesImage size is automatically set to 640 × 480.When the access lamp is lit or flashingDo not shake or strike your camcorder. As well do not turn the power off, eject a“Memory Stick” or remove the battery pack. Otherwise, the image data breakdown mayoccur.If the write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to LOCKNOT READY appears when you select the item in the menu settings.When you change “Memory Stick”s in the middle of copyingYour camcorder resumes copying from the last image recorded on the previous“Memory Stick.”Copying still images from a tape– Photo save32PHOTOSAV I NG0[MENU] : ENDPHOTO SAVE4/150:00:00:00END4[MENU] : ENDPHOTO SAVE8/150:30:00:00PHOTO BUTTON[PHOTO] : START[MENU] : ENDPHOTO SAVE4/150:00:00:00MEMORY SETST I LL SETMOV I E S E TPR I NT MARKPROTECT READYPHOTO SAVERETURN[MENU] : END640STD640STD640STDMENU

135“Memory Stick” OperationsYou can play back still images recorded on a “Memory Stick.” You can also play backsix images including moving pictures in order at a time by selecting the index screen.Before operationInsert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.(1)Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VCR. Make sure that the LOCK switchis set to the right (unlock) position.(2)Press MEMORY PLAY. The last recorded image is displayed.(3)Press MEMORY +/– to select the desired still image. To see the previousimage, press MEMORY –. To see the next image, press MEMORY +.To stop memory photo playbackPress MEMORY PLAY.NoteYou may not be able to play back images with your camcorder:– when playing back image data modified on personal computers.– when playing back image data shot with other equipment.Notes on the file name•The directory number may not be displayed and only the file name may be displayedif the structure of the directory does not conform to the DCF standard.•“ - DIRECTORY ERROR” may appear on the screen if the structure of thedirectory does not conform to the DCF standard. While this message appears, you canplay back images but cannot record them on the “Memory Stick.”•The file name flashes on the screen if the file is corrupted or the file is unreadable.To play back recorded images on a TV screen•Connect your camcorder to the TV with the A/V connecting cable supplied with yourcamcorder before operation.•When operating memory photo playback on a TV or on the LCD screen, the imagequality may appear to have deteriorated. This is not a malfunction. The image data isas good as ever.•Turn the audio volume of the TV down before operation, or noise (howling) may beoutput from the TV speakers.When no image is recorded on the “Memory Stick”The message “ NO FILE” appears.Viewing a still image– Memory photo playback2PLAY3

136Screen indicators during still image playbackRecording dataWhen you press DATA CODE on the Remote Commander, you can see the recordingdata (date/time or various settings when recorded).Viewing a still image – Memory photo playbackImage number/Total number of recordedimagesImage sizeData Directory Number, File NumberProtectPrint mark6 / 100MEMORY PLAY100-0006640JUL 4 200112:05:56 AMRecording data/time/various settings

137“Memory Stick” OperationsPlaying back six recorded images at a time (index screen)You can play back six recorded images at a time. This function is especially useful whensearching for a particular image.(1)Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VCR. Make sure that the LOCK switchis set to the right (unlock) position.(2)Press MEMORY INDEX to display the index screen.A red B mark appears above the image that is displayed before changing to the indexscreen mode.MEMORY –: to display the previous six imagesMEMORY + : to display the following six imagesTo return to the normal playback screen (single screen)Press MEMORY +/– to move the B mark to the image you want to display on fullscreen, then press MEMORY PLAY.NoteWhen displaying the index screen, the number appears above each image. Thisindicates the order in which images are recorded on the “Memory Stick.” Thesenumbers are different from the data file names (p. xx).Image data modified with your computers or shot with other equipmentThese files may not be displayed on the index screen.Viewing a still image – Memory photo playback2INDEXB mark6 / 100100-00061 2 34 5 6

138You can play back moving pictures recorded on a “Memory Stick.” You can also playback six images including still images in order at a time by selecting the index screen.Before operationInsert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.(1)Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VCR. Make sure that the LOCK switchis set to the right (unlock) position.(2)Press MEMORY PLAY. The last recorded image is displayed.(3)Press MEMORY +/– to select the desired moving pictures. To see the previouspicture, press MEMORY –. To see the next picture, press MEMORY +.(4)Press MPEG N X to start playback.To stop MPEG movie playbackPress MEMORY PLAY.NoteYou may not be able to play back images with your camcorder:– when playing back image data modified on your computers.– when playing back image data shot with other equipment.To play back recorded images on a TV screen•Connect your camcorder to the TV with the A/V connecting cable supplied with yourcamcorder before operation.•Turn the audio volume of the TV down before operation, or noise (howling) may beoutput from the TV speakers.When no image is recorded on the “Memory Stick”The message “ NO FILE” appears.Viewing a moving picture– MPEG movie playback324PLAYMPEG PBZOOM

139“Memory Stick” OperationsScreen indicators during moving picture playbackRecording date/timeTo display the recording date/time, press DATA CODE on the Remote Commanderduring playback.Viewing a moving picture – MPEG movie playbackPicture number/Total number of recordedpicturesImage sizeData directory number/File numberProtectJUL 4 200112:05:56 AM320MOV00001MEMORY PL AY2/200:12––––––Memory playbackRecording date/time.(Various settings are displayed as “– – –.”)

140You can view data recorded on the “Memory Stick” using your computer.Notes•Data recorded on the “Memory Stick” is stored in the following formats. Make surethat applications that support these file formats are installed on your computer.–Still images: JPEG format–Moving images/audio: MPEG formatRecommended computer environmentRecommended Windows environmentOS: Microsoft Windows 98, Windows 98SE, Windows Me or Windows 2000Professional standard installation is required.However, operation is not assured if the above environment is upgraded OS.CPU:MMX Pentium 200 MHz or fasterThe USB connector must be provided as standard.An application such as Real Player or Windows Media Player capable of playing backMPEG picture must be installed (to play back moving pictures).Recommended Macintosh environmentMacintosh computer with the Mac OS 8.5.1/8.6/9.0/9.1 or Mac OS X standardinstallationHowever, note that the update to Mac OS 9.0/9.1 should be used for the followingmodels.•iMac with the Mac OS 8.6 standard installation and a slot loading type CD-ROM drive•iBook or Power Mac G4 with the Mac OS 8.6 standard installationThe USB connector must be provided as standard.QuickTime 3.0 or newer must be installed (to play back moving pictures).Notes•Operations are not guaranteed for either the Windows or Macintosh environment ifyou connect two or more USB equipment to a single computer at the same time, orwhen using a hub.•Depending on the type of USB equipment that is used simultaneously, someequipment may not operate.•Operations are not guaranteed for all the recommended computer environmentsmentioned above.•All other product names mentioned herein may be the trademarks or registeredtrademarks of their respective companies. Furthermore, “™” and “®” are notmentioned in each case in this manual.Viewing images using computer

141“Memory Stick” OperationsInstalling the USB driverBefore connecting your camcorder to your computer, install the USB driver to thecomputer. The USB driver is contained together with application software for viewingimages on a CD-ROM which is supplied with your camcorder.Do not connect the USB cable to your computer before installation of the USB driver iscompleted.Example: For Windows 98/98SE/Me, Windows 2000 users(1)Turn on the power of your computer and allow Windows to load.(2)Insert the supplied CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive of your computer. Theapplication software screen appears.(3)Set the cursor on “USB Driver Installation for Windows 98/98SE/Me andWindows 2000” and click. USB driver installation starts.(4)Follow the on-screen messages to install the USB driver.(5)Connect the (USB) jack on your camcorder with the USB connector on yourcomputer using the supplied USB cable.(6)Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder, connect the AC power adaptorand set the POWER switch to MEMORY.USB MODE appears on the LCD screen of your camcorder. Your computerrecognizes the camcorder, and the Windows Add Hardware Wizard starts.(7)Follow the on-screen messages to have the Add Hardware Wizard recognizethe hardware. The Add Hardware Wizard starts twice because two differentUSB drivers are installed. Be sure to allow the installation to complete withoutinterrupting it.Notes•You cannot install the USB driver if a “Memory Stick” is not in your camcorder.Be sure to insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder before installing the USBdriver.•The USB driver has been registered incorrectly as your computer was connected toyour camcorder before installation of the USB driver was completed. Re-install theUSB driver following the procedure on page xxx.Viewing images using computerUSB connector (USB) jackUSB cable Push into the end

142Viewing images using computerImage data cannot be transferred by the USB connectionThe USB driver has been registered incorrectly as your computer was connected to yourcamcorder before installation of the USB driver was completed. Perform the followingprocedure to correctly install the USB driver.Step 1 Uninstall the incorrect USB driver1Turn on the power and allow Windows to load.2Connect the USB jack on your computer to the (USB) jack on your camcorderusing the USB cable supplied with your camcorder.3Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder, connect the AC power adaptor,and set the POWER switch to MEMORY.4Open your computer’s “Device Manager”.Windows 2000 Professional:Open “My Computer” t “Control Panel” t “Hardware” tab, and click the“Device Manager” button.Other OS:Select “My Computer” t “Control Panel” t “System”, and click “DeviceManager”.5Select “Other devices”.Select the device prefixed with the “?” mark and delete.Ex: (?)Sony Handycam6Turn the power OFF (CHG), and then disconnect the USB cable.7Restart your computer.Step 2 Install the USB driver on the CD-ROMPerform the entire procedure listed in “Installing the USB Driver” on the page xxx.Example: For Mac OS 8.5.1/8.6/9.0 users(1)Turn on the power of your computer and allow the Mac OS to load.(2)Insert the supplied CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive of your computer.(3)Double-click the CD-ROM drive icon to open the window.(4)Double-click the icon of the hard disk containing the OS to open the window.(5)Move the following two files from the window opened in step 3 to the SystemFolder icon in the window opened in step 4 (drag and drop).•Sony Camcorder USB Driver•Sony Camcorder USB Shim(6)When “Put these items into the Extensions folder?” appears, click OK.(7)Restart your computer.For Mac OS 9.1 and Mac OS XThe USB driver need not be installed. Your Mac is automatically recognized as a driverjust by connecting your Mac using the USB cable.

143“Memory Stick” OperationsViewing imagesFor Windows users(1)Turn on the power of your computer and allow Windows to load.(2)Connect one end of USB cable to the (USB) jack on the camcorder and theother end to the USB connector on your computer.(3)Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder, and connect the AC poweradaptor to your camcorder and then to a wall outlet.(4)Set the POWER switch to MEMORY.USB MODE appears on the screen of the camcorder.(5)Open “My Computer” on Windows and double click the newly recognizeddrive (Example: “Removable Disk (E:)”).The folders inside the “Memory Stick” are displayed.(6)Select and double-click the desired image file from the folder.For the detailed folder and file name, see ”Image file storage destinations andimage files” (p. xx).Desired file type Double-click in this orderStill image “Dcim” folder t“100msdcf” folder tImage fileMoving picture* “Mssony” folder t“Moml0001” folder tImage file** Copying a file to the hard disk of your computer before viewing it is recommended. Ifyou play back the file directly from the “Memory Stick,” the image and sound maybreak off.Viewing images using computerUSB connectorUSB cable Push into the end (USB) jack

144Viewing images using computerFor Windows 2000 Professional/Me usersTo unplug the USB cable or eject the “Memory Stick”, follow the procedure below.(1)Move the cursor to the “Unplug or Eject Hardware” icon on the Task Tray andclick to cancel the applicable drive.(2)A message to remove the device from the system appears, then unplug theUSB cable or eject the “Memory Stick.”For Macintosh usersTo unplug the USB cable or eject the “Memory Stick”, follow the procedure below.(1)Quit application programs opened.Make sure that the access lamp of the hard disk is not lit.(2)Drag and drop the “Memory Stick” icon to the Trash or select Eject under theSpecial menu.(3)Unplug the USB cable or eject the “Memory Stick.”For Mac OS X usersUnplug the USB cable or eject the “Memory Stick” after shutting down your computer.Notes on using your computer“Memory Stick”•“Memory Stick” operations on your camcorder cannot be assured if a “Memory Stick”formatted on your computer is used on your camcorder, or if the “Memory Stick” inyour camcorder was formatted from your computer when the USB cable wasconnected.•Do not optimize the “Memory Stick” on a Windows machine. This will shorten the“Memory Stick” life.•Do not compress the data on the “Memory Stick.” Compressed files cannot be playedback on your camcorder.Software•Depending on your application software, the file size may increase when you open astill image file.•When you load an image modified using a retouch software from your computer tothe camcorder or when you directly modify the image on the camcorder, the imageformat will differ so a file error indicator may appear and you may be unable to openthe file.Communications with your computerCommunications between your camcorder and your computer may not recover afterrecovering from Suspend, Resume, or Sleep.

145“Memory Stick” OperationsImage file storage destinations and image filesImage files recorded with your camcorder are grouped in folders by recording mode.The meanings of the file names are as follows. ssss stands for any number withinthe range from 0001 to 9999.For Windows Me users(The drive recognizing the camera is [E:].)Folder File Meaning100msdcf DSC0ssss.JPG Still image fileMoml0001 MOV0ssss.MPG Moving picture fileViewing images using computerFolder containing moving picture dataFolder containing still image data

146You can copy images recorded on “Memory Stick” and record them to a tape.Before operation•Insert a tape for recording into your camcorder.•Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.(1)Set the POWER switch to VCR.(2)Using the video control buttons, search a point where you want to record thedesired images. Set the tape to playback pause.(3)Press z REC and the button on its right simultaneously on your camcorder.The tape is set to the recording pause mode.(4)Press MEMORY PLAY. The last recorded image is displayed.(5)Press MEMORY +/– to select the desired image. To see the previous image,press MEMORY –. To see the next, press MEMORY +.(6)Press X to start recording and press X again to stop.z appears on the screen during recording.(7)If you have more to copy, repeat steps 5 and 6.To stop copying in the middlePress x.During copyingYou cannot operate the following buttons:–MEMORY PLAY–MEMORY INDEX–MEMORY DELETE–MEMORY +/––MEMORY MIXNote on the index screenYou cannot record the index screen.If you press EDITSEARCH during pause modeMemory playback stops.Image data modified with your computers or shot with other equipmentYou may not be able to copy them with your camcorder.If you press DISPLAY in during recording or in recording standby modeYou can see memory playback and the file name indicators in addition to the indicatorspertinent to tapes, such as the time code indicator.Copying the image recorded on “MemoryStick”s to tapes34PLAYREC

147“Memory Stick” OperationsYou can enlarge still images recorded on a “Memory Stick.” You can select and view thedesired part from the enlarged still image. Also you can copy the desired part of theenlarged still image to tapes or “Memory Stick”s.Before operationInsert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.(1)Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VCR. Make sure that the LOCK switchis set to the right (unlock) position.(2)In the memory playback mode, press PB ZOOM on your camcorder.The center of the image is enlarged to twice its size.(3)Press the control button to move the image.The image moves in the same direction as the control button.(4)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.In the PB ZOOM modeThe digital effect function does not work.The PB ZOOM function is canceled when the following buttons are pressed:– MENU– MEMORY PLAY– MEMORY INDEX– MEMORY +/–Moving pictures recorded on “Memory Stick”sThe PB ZOOM function does not work.To record an image processed by PB ZOOM on “Memory Stick”sPress the PHOTO button to record the image processed by PB ZOOM. (The image sizebecomes 640 × 480)Enlarging still images recorded on“Memory Stick”s – Memory PB ZOOM243WTPB ZOOM × 5.0MPEG PBZOOM

148You can automatically play back images in sequence. This function is useful especiallywhen checking recorded images or during a presentation.Before operationInsert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.(1)Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set tothe right (unlock) position.(2)Press MENU, then select and decide upon SLIDE SHOW in with thecontrol button (p. xx).(3)Press MEMORY PLAY. Your camcorder plays back the images recorded on a“Memory Stick” in sequence.To stop the slide showPress MENU.To pause during a slide showPress MEMORY PLAY.To start the slide show from a particular imageSelect the desired image using MEMORY +/– buttons before step 2.To view the recorded images on TVConnect your camcorder to a TV with the A/V connecting cable supplied with yourcamcorder before operation.If you change the “Memory Stick” during operationThe slide show does not operate. If you change the “Memory Stick,” be sure to followthe steps again from the beginning.Playing back images in a continuous loop– SLIDE SHOW32MEMORY SETST I LL SETMOV I E SE TPR I NT MARKPROTECTSL IDE SHOWREADYDELETE ALLFORMATRETURN[MENU] : END640[MPLAY]:START[MENU]:ENDSL IDE SHOW100-0001 1/100PLAYMENU

149“Memory Stick” OperationsTo prevent accidental erasure of important images, you can protect selected images.Before operationInsert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.(1)Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VCR. Make sure that the LOCK switchis set to the right (unlock) position.(2)Play back the image you want to protect.(3)Press MENU, then select and decide upon PROTECT in with the controlbutton (p. xx).(4)Select and decide upon ON with the control button.(5)Press MENU to make the menu display disappear. The “-” mark isdisplayed beside the data file name of the selected image.To cancel image protectionSelect and decide upon OFF with the control button in step 4.NoteFormatting erases all information on the “Memory Stick,” including the protectedimage data. Check the contents of the “Memory Stick” before formatting.If the write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to LOCKYou cannot carry out image protection.Preventing accidental erasure– Image protection34MEMORY SETST I LL SETMOV I E S E TPR I NT MARKPROTECTSL IDE SHOWDELETE ALLFORMATRETURN[MENU] : ENDMEMORY SETST I LL SETMOV I E S E TPRINT MARKPROTECTSL IDE SHOWONOFFDELETE ALLFORMATRETURN[MENU] : END10/ 12MEMORY SETST I LL SETMOV I E S E TPR I NT MARKPROTECTSL IDE SHOWONDELETE ALLFORMATRETURN[MENU] : END10/12MEMORY SETST I LL SETMOV I E S E TPR I NT MARKPROTECTSL IDE SHOWOFFDELETE ALLFORMATRETURN[MENU] : END10/12MENU

150You can delete images stored in a “Memory Stick.” You can delete all images or selectedimages.Deleting selected imagesBefore operationInsert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.(1)Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VCR. Make sure that the LOCK switchis set to the right (unlock) position.(2)Playback the image to delete.(3)Press MEMORY DELETE. “DELETE?” appears on the screen.(4)Press MEMORY DELETE again. The selected image is deleted.To cancel deleting an imagePress MEMORY – in step 4.To delete an image displayed on the index screenPress MEMORY +/– to move the B indicator to the desired image you want to deleteand follow steps 3 and 4.Notes•To delete a protected image, first cancel image protection.•Once you delete an image, you cannot restore it. Check the images to delete carefullybefore deleting them.If the write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to LOCKYou cannot delete images.Deleting images3DELETEDELETE?640[DELETE] : DEL[–] : CANCELDELETE100-0010 89 /100

151“Memory Stick” OperationsDeleting all the imagesYou can delete all the unprotected images in a “Memory Stick.”Before operationInsert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.(1)Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set tothe right (unlock) position.(2)Press MENU, then select and decide upon DELETE ALL in with the controlbutton (p. xx).(3)Select and decide upon OK with the control button. OK changes to EXECUTE.(4)Select and decide upon EXECUTE with the control button. DELETING flasheson the screen. When all the unprotected images are deleted, COMPLETE isdisplayed.To cancel deleting all the images in the “Memory Stick”Select and decide upon RETURN with the control button in step 3.While DELETING appearsDo not turn the POWER switch or press any buttons.Deleting images243MEMORY SETST I LL SETMOV I E S E TPR I NT MARKPROTECTSL IDE SHOWDELETE ALL RETURNFORMAT OKRETURN[MENU] : ENDMEMORY SETST I LL SETMOV I E S E TPR I NT MARKPROTECTSL IDE SHOWDE LETE A L L RE TURNFORMAT OKRETURN[MENU] : ENDMEMORY SETST I LL SETMOV I E S E TPRINT MARKPROTECTSL IDE SHOWDELETE ALL RETURNFORMAT EXECUTERETURN[MENU] : ENDMEMORY SETST I LL SETMOV I E S E TPR I NT MARKPROTECTSL IDE SHOWDELETE ALL DELET INGFORMATRETURN[MENU] : ENDMEMORY SETST I LL SETMOV I E S E TPRINT MARKPROTECTSL IDE SHOWDELETE ALL COMPLETEFORMATRETURN[MENU] : ENDMEMORY SETST I LL SETMOV I E S E TPR I NT MARKPROTECTSL IDE SHOWDELETE ALLFORMATRETURN[MENU] : ENDMENU

152You can specify the recorded still image to print out by putting marks. This function isuseful for printing out still images later.Your camcorder conforms with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standard forspecifying the still images to print out.Before operationInsert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.(1)Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VCR. Make sure that the LOCK switchis set to the right (unlock) position.(2)Playback the still image you want to write a print mark on.(3)Press MENU, then select and decide upon PRINT MARK in with thecontrol button (p. xx).(4)Select and decide upon ON with the control button.(5)Press MENU to make the menu display disappear. The print mark isdisplayed beside the data file name of the image.To cancel writing print marksSelect and decide upon OFF with the control button in step 4.If the write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to LOCKYou cannot write print marks on still images.Moving picturesYou cannot write print marks on moving pictures.While the file name is flashingYou cannot write a print mark on the still image.Writing a print mark – PRINT MARK34MEMORY SETST I LL SETMOV I E S E TPR I NT MARKPROTECTSL IDE SHOWDELETE ALLFORMATRETURN[MENU] : ENDMEMORY SETST I LL SETMOV I E S E TPR I NT MARKPROTECTSL IDE SHOWOFFDELETE ALLFORMATRETURN[MENU] : END10/ 12MEMORY SETST I LL SETMOV I E S E TPRINT MARKPROTECTSL IDE SHOWONOFFDELETE ALLFORMATRETURN[MENU] : END10/ 12MEMORY SETST I LL SETMOV I E S E TPR I NT MARKPROTECTSL IDE SHOWONDELETE ALLFORMATRETURN[MENU] : END10/12MENU

153“Memory Stick” OperationsYou can use the optional printer on your camcorder to print images on the print paper.For details, refer to the operating instructions of the printer.There are various ways of printing still images. The following, however, describes howto print by selecting in the menu on your camcorder.Before operation•Insert a recorded “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.•Connect the optional printer to your camcorder as illustrated.You can print nine still images on the 9-split print paper. Select the desired mode in themenu settings.* Nine still images with print marks are printed together.You can make prints with the recording date and/or recording time. Select the desiredmode in the menu settings.Images recorded in multi screen modeYou cannot print images recorded in multi screen mode on sticker type print paper.Moving pictures recorded on “Memory Stick”You cannot print moving pictures.When “Memory Stick” has no files“ NO STILL IMAGE FILE” appears on the screen.When there are no files with a PRINT MARK“ NO PRINT MARK” appears on the screen.Using the optional printerSAME PICS MULTI PICS or *MARKED PICSDATEJUL 4 2001DAY & TIME412:00AMPrinterPR I NT SET[MENU] : ENDRETURN9PIC PRINTDATE/TIME RETURNSAMEMUL T IMARKEDPR I NT SET[MENU] : ENDRETURN9PIC PRINTDATE/TIME OFFDATEDAY&T IMEDATEMENU9PIC PRINT DATE/TIME

154– DCR-PC120BT onlyYou can access to the Internet using a Bluetooth equipped device that is complied to thecamcorder. Once the access is made, you can view a Web page, send/receive your e-mail, or make your album on Web, etc. This section described only how to open theNetwork Menu.(1)Set the POWER switch to MEMORY.(2)Press NETWORK.Bluetooth lamp flashes and Network Menu appears.For the details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with your camcorder.On trademarks•The BLUETOOTH trademarks are owned by their proprietor and used by SonyCorporation under license.•All other product names mentioned herein may be the trademarks or registeredtrademarks of their respective companies. Furthermore, TM and R are not mentionedin each case in this manual.NoteMake sure that your camcorder is in the standby mode with the POWER switch set toMEMORY.During using the network functionYou cannot use the optional printer.— Using the Network function —Accessing to the networkLOCKPOWERVCRMEMORYCAMERAOFF(CHG)12NETWORKBROWSER MENU(Bluetooth) lamp

155Troubleshooting— Troubleshooting —Types of trouble and their solutionsIf you run into any problem using your camcorder, use the following table totroubleshoot the problem. If the problem persists, disconnect the power source andcontact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. If “C:ss:ss”appears on the screen, the self-diagnosis display function has worked. See page xx.In the recording modeSymptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions•The POWER switch is not set to CAMERA.cSet it to CAMERA (p. xx).•The tape has run out.cRewind the tape or insert a new one (p. xx, xx).•The write-protect tab is set to expose the red mark.cUse a new tape or slide the tab (p. xx).•The tape is stuck to the drum (moisture condensation).cRemove the cassette and leave your camcorder for atleast one hour to acclimatize (p. xxx).•While being operated in CAMERA mode, your camcorderhas been in the standby mode for more than five minutes.cSet the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) and then toCAMERA (p. xx).•The battery pack is dead or nearly dead.cInstall a charged battery pack (p. xx).•Viewfinder is not extended to the end.cPull out the viewfinder.•The viewfinder lens is not adjusted.cAdjust the viewfinder lens (p. xx).•STEADYSHOT is set to OFF in the menu settings.cSet it to ON (p. xx).•The setting is the manual focus mode.cSet FOCUS to the auto focus mode (p. xx).•Shooting conditions are not suitable for autofocus.cAdjust to focus manually (p. xx).•The LCD panel is open.cClose the LCD panel (p. xx).•The contrast between the subject and background is toohigh. Your camcorder is not a malfunction.•Your camcorder is not a malfunction.•Slow shutter, low lux of PROGRAM AE or SuperNightShot mode is activated. This is not a malfunction.•If 10 minutes elapse after you set the POWER switch toCAMERA or DEMO MODE is set to ON in the menusettings without a cassette inserted, your camcorderautomatically starts the demonstration.cInsert a cassette and the demonstration stops.You can also cancel DEMO MODE (p. xx).START/STOP does not operate.The power goes off.The image on the viewfinder screenis not clear.The SteadyShot function does notwork.The autofocusing function does notwork.The picture does not appear in theviewfinder.A vertical band appears when youshoot a subject such as lights or acandle flame against a darkbackground.A vertical band appears when youshoot a very bright subject.Some tiny white spots appear on thescreen.An unknown picture is displayed onthe screen.(continued on the following page)

156Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions•NIGHTSHOT is set to ON.cSet it to OFF (p. xx).•NIGHTSHOT is set to ON in a bright place.cSet it to OFF (p. xx).•The backlight function is active.cSet it off (p. xx).•BEEP is set to OFF in the menu settings.cSet it to MELODY or NORMAL (p. xx).cSet the STEADYSHOT in the menu settings to OFF(p. xx).•The power of the external flash is off or the power sourceis not installed.cTurn on the external flash or install the power source.•Two or more external flashes (optional) are attached.cOnly one external flash (optional) can be attached.In the playback modeSymptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions•The POWER switch is not set to VCR.cSet it to VCR (p. xx).•The tape has run out.cRewind the tape (p. xx).•The video head may be dirty.cClean the heads using the cleaning cassette (optional)(p. xx).•The stereo tape is played back with HiFi SOUND set to 2in the menu settings.cSet it to STEREO (p. xx).•The volume is turned to minimum.cTurn up the volume (p. xx).•AUDIO MIX is set to ST2 in the menu settings.cAdjust AUDIO MIX (p. xx).•The tape has no cassette memory.cUse a tape with cassette memory (p. xx).•CM SEARCH is set to OFF in the menu settings.cSet it to ON (p. xx).•The tape has a blank portion in the recorded portion(p. xx).•The tape has no cassette memory.cUse a tape with cassette memory (p. xx).•CM SEARCH is set to OFF in the menu settings.cSet it to ON (p. xx).•There is no title in the tape.cSuperimpose the titles (p. xx).•The tape has a blank portion in the recorded portion (p. xx).•AUDIO MIX is set to ST1 side in the menu settings.cAdjust AUDIO MIX (p. xx).•TITLE DSPL is set to OFF in the menu settings.cSet it to ON (p. xx).Types of trouble and their solutionsThe picture is recorded in incorrect orunnatural colors.The picture appears too bright, andthe subject does not appear on thescreen.The click of the shutter does notsound.Black bands appear when yourecord TV or computer screen.An external flash (optional) does notwork.The tape does not move when avideo control button is pressed.The playback button does not work.There are horizontal lines on thepicture or the playback picture is notclear or does not appear.No sound or only a low sound isheard when playing back a tape.Displaying the recorded date, datesearch function does not work.The title search function does notwork.The new sound added to therecorded tape is not heard.The title is not displayed.

157TroubleshootingTypes of trouble and their solutionsIn the recording and playback modesSymptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions•The battery pack is not installed, or is dead or nearly dead.cInstall a charged battery pack (p. xx, xx).•The AC power adaptor is not connected to a wall outlet.cConnect the AC power adaptor to a wall outlet (p. xx).•The tape was ejected after recording when using a tapewithout cassette memory (p. xx).•You have not recorded on the new cassette yet (p. xx).•The tape has a blank portion in the beginning or middle.•The operating temperature is too low.•The battery pack is not fully charged.cCharge the battery pack fully again (p. xx).•The battery pack is completely dead, and cannot berecharged.cReplace with a new battery pack (p. xx).•You have used the battery pack in an extremely hot orcold environment for a long time.•The battery pack is completely dead, and cannot berecharged.cReplace with a new battery pack (p. xx).•The battery is not fully charged.cCharge the battery pack fully again (p. xx, xx).•A deviation has occurred in the remaining battery time.cCharge the battery pack fully again so that the indicationon the battery remaining indicator is correct (p. xx).•A deviation has occurred in the remaining battery time.c Charge the battery pack fully again so that the indicationon the battery remaining indicator is correct.•The power source is disconnected.cConnect it firmly (p. xx, xx).•The battery is dead.cUse a charged battery pack (p. xx, xx).•Moisture condensation has occurred.cRemove the cassette and leave your camcorder for atleast one hour to acclimatize (p. xx).•The gold-plated connector of the tape is dirty or dusty.cClean the gold-plated connector (p. xx).•The q REMAIN is set to AUTO in the menu settings.cSet it to ON to always display the remaining tapeindicator (p. xx).The power does not turn on.The end search function does notwork.The end search function does notwork correctly.The battery pack is quicklydischarged.The battery remaining indicator doesnot indicate the correct time.The power goes off although thebattery remaining indicator indicatesthat the battery pack has enoughpower to operate.The cassette cannot be removed fromthe holder.The % and Z indicators flash and nofunctions except for cassette ejectionwork. indicator does not appear whenusing a tape with cassette memory.Remaining tape indicator is notdisplayed.(continued on the following page)

158Types of trouble and their solutionsWhen operating using the “Memory Stick”Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions•The POWER switch is not set to MEMORY.cSet it to MEMORY (p. xx).•The “Memory Stick” is not inserted.cInsert a “Memory Stick” (p. xx).•The “Memory Stick” has already been recorded to its fullcapacity.cDelete unnecessary images and record again (p. xx).•The “Memory Stick” formatted incorrectly is inserted.cFormat the “Memory Stick” or use another “MemoryStick” (p. xx).•The write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set toLOCK.cRelease the lock (p. xx).•The image is protected.cCancel image protection (p. xx).•The write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set toLOCK.cRelease the lock (p. xx).•The write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set toLOCK.cRelease the lock (p. xx).•The write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set toLOCK.cRelease the lock (p. xx).•The write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set toLOCK.cRelease the lock (p. xx).•The image to protect is not be played back.cPress MEMORY PLAY to play back the image (p. xx).•The write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set toLOCK.cRelease the lock (p. xx).•The image to write a print mark is not be played back.cPress MEMORY PLAY to play back the image (p. xx).•You are trying to write a print mark on a moving picture.cPrint marks cannot be written on a moving picture.•The write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set toLOCK.cRelease the lock (p. xx).•You may not be able to playback images in actual sizewhen you try to play back images recorded by otherequipment. This is not a malfunction.The “Memory Stick” does notfunction.Recording does not function.The image cannot be deleted.You cannot format the “MemoryStick”.Deleting all the images cannot becarried out.You cannot protect the image.You cannot write a print mark onthe still image.The photo save function does notwork.You cannot playback images inactual size.

159TroubleshootingOthersSymptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions•The tape has no cassette memory.cUse a tape with cassette memory (p. xx).•The cassette memory is full.cErase unnecessary titles (p. xx).•The tape is set to prevent accidental erasure.cSlide the write-protect tab so that red portion is notvisible (p. xx).•The tape has a blank portion in the recorded portion.cSuperimpose the title to the recorded position (p. xx).•The tape has no cassette memory.cUse a tape with cassette memory (p. xx).•The cassette memory is full.cErase unnecessary data (p. xx).•The tape is set to prevent accidental erasure.cSlide the write-protect tab so that red portion is notvisible (p. xx).•The input selector on the VCR is not set correctly.cCheck the connection and set the input selector on theVCR again (p. xx)•The camcorder is connected to DV equipment of otherthan Sony using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable).cSet it to IR (p. xx).•Setting program on a blank portion of the tape isattempted.cSet the program again on a recorded portion (p. xx).•The camcorder and the VCR are not synchronized.cAdjust the synchronization (p. xx).•The IR SETUP code is incorrect.cSet the correct code (p. xx).•Setting program on a blank portion of the tape isattempted.cSet the program again on a recorded portion (p. xx).•COMMANDER is set to OFF in the menu settings.cSet it to ON (p. xx).•Something is blocking the infrared rays.cRemove the obstacle.•The batteries are inserted in the battery holder with the + –polarities incorrectly matching the + – marks.cInsert the batteries with the correct polarity (p. xx).•The batteries are dead.cInsert new ones (p. xx).•Display is set to V-OUT/LCD in the menu settings.cSet it to LCD (p. xx).The title is not recorded.The cassette label is not recorded.Digital program editing to a tapedoes not function.Digital program editing to a“Memory Stick” does not function.The Remote Commander suppliedwith your camcorder does not work.The picture from a TV or VCR doesnot appear even when yourcamcorder is connected to output onthe TV or VCR.Types of trouble and their solutions(continued on the following page)

160Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions•Moisture condensation has occurred.cRemove the cassette and leave your camcorder for atleast one hour to acclimatize (p. xx).•Some troubles have occurred in your camcorder.cRemove the cassette and insert it again, then operateyour camcorder.•Disconnect the power cord of the AC power adaptor orremove the battery, then reconnect it in about one minute.Turn the power on. If the functions still do not work, pressthe RESET button using a sharp-pointed object (If youpress the RESET button, all the settings including the dateand time return to the default.) (p. xx).•This is because some functions use a linear mechanism.Your camcorder is not a malfunction.•Charge is completed.•The battery pack is not properly installed.cInstall it properly (p. xx).•The POWER switch is not set to OFF (CHG).c Set it to OFF (CHG).•The battery pack is not properly installed.cInstall it properly (p. xx).•Something is wrong with the battery pack.cPlease contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sonyservice facility.•The USB cable was connected before installation of theUSB driver was completed.cUninstall the incorrect USB driver and re-install the USBdriver (p. xx).•Moisture has started to condense in your camcorder.The melody or beep sounds forfive seconds.No function works though thepower is on.When you set the POWER switch toVCR or OFF (CHG), if you moveyour camcorder, you may hear aclatter sound from inside yourcamcorder.While charging the battery pack, theCHG lamp does not light up.You cannot charge the battery pack.While charging the battery pack, theCHG lamp flashes.Image data cannot be transferred bythe USB connection.The cassette cannot be removedeven if the cassette lid is open.Types of trouble and their solutions

161TroubleshootingSelf-diagnosis displayFive-digit display Cause and/or Corrective Actions•You are using a battery pack that is not an“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack.cUse an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (p. xx, xx).•Moisture condensation has occurred.cRemove the cassette and leave your camcorder for atleast one hour to acclimatize (p. xx).•The video heads are dirty.cClean the heads using the cleaning cassette (optional)(p. xx).•A malfunction other than the above that you can servicehas occurred.cRemove the cassette and insert it again, then operateyour camcorder.cDisconnect the power cord of the AC power adaptor orremove the battery pack. After reconnecting the powersource, operate your camcorder.•A malfunction that you cannot service has occurred.cContact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sonyservice facility and inform them of the 5-digit code(example: E:61:10).If you are unable to rectify the problem even if you try corrective actions a few times,contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.Your camcorder has a self-diagnosis displayfunction.This function displays the current condition ofyour camcorder as a 5-digit code (a combination ofa letter and figures) on the screen. If a 5-digit codeis displayed, check the following code chart. Thelast two digits (indicated by ss) will differdepending on the state of your camcorder.C:21:ssLCD screen or ViewfinderE:61:ssE:62:ssE:91:ssC:31:ssC:32:ssC:04:ssC:22:ssSelf-diagnosis display•C:ss:ssYou can service your camcorderyourself.•E:ss:ssContact your Sony dealer or localauthorized Sony service facility.C:21:00

162Warning indicators and messages100-0001 Warning indicator as to fileSlow flashing:•The file is corrupted.•The file is unreadable.•You are trying to carry out MEMORY MIXfunction on moving picture.C:21:00 Self-diagnosis display (p. xx).EThe battery is dead or nearly deadSlow flashing:•The battery is nearly dead.Depending on the operating conditions,environment and battery condition, the Eindicator may flash, even if there areapproximately five to ten minutes remaining.Fast flashing:•The battery is dead (p. xx).%Moisture condensation has occurred*Fast flashing:•Eject the cassette, turn off your camcorder,and leave it for about one hour with thecassette compartment open (p. xx).Warning indicator as to cassettememory*Slow flashing:•No tape with cassette memory is inserted(p. xx).Warning indicator as to “MemoryStick”*Slow flashing:•No “Memory Stick” is inserted.Fast flashing:•The “Memory Stick” is not readable withyour camcorder (p. xx).•The image cannot be recorded on “MemoryStick” (p. xx).If indicators and messages appear on the screen, check the following:See the page in parentheses “()” for more information.Warning indicatorsC:21:00100–0001Warning indicator as to “Memory Stick”formatting*Fast flashing:•“Memory Stick” is not formatted correctly(p. xx).•The “Memory Stick” data is corrupted.QWarning indicator as to tapeSlow flashing:•The tape is near the end.•No tape is inserted.*•The write-protect tab on the cassette is out(red) (p. xx).*Fast flashing:•The tape has run out.*ZYou need to eject the cassette*Slow flashing:•The write-protect tab on the cassette is out(red) (p. xx).Fast flashing:•Moisture condensation has occurred (p. xx).•The tape has run out.•The self-diagnosis display function isactivated (p. xx).-The image is protected*Slow flashing:•The image is protected (p. xx).Warning indicator as to the flashSlow flashing:•During chargingFast flashing:•The self-diagnosis display function isactivated (p. xx).*•There is something wrong with the built-inflash or the external flash (optional).* You hear the melody or beep sound.

163TroubleshootingWarning messages•CLOCK SET Set the date and time (p. xx).•FOR “InfoLITHIUM”Use an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (p. xx).BATTERY ONLY• CLEANING CASSETTE** The video heads are dirty (p. xx).• FULL The tape cassette memory is full.*• 16BIT AUDIO MODE is set to 16BIT (p. xx).* You cannotdub new sound.• REC MODE REC MODE is set to LP (p. xx).* You cannot dub newsound.• TAPE There is no recorded portion on the tape.* You cannotdub new sound.• “i.LINK” CABLE i.LINK cable is connected (p. xx).* You cannot dubnew sound.• FULL The “Memory Stick” is full (p. xx).*• -The write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set toLOCK (p. xx).*• NO FILE No still image is recorded on the “Memory Stick”(p. xx).*• NO MEMORY STICK No “Memory Stick” is inserted.*• AUDIO ERROR You are trying to record an image with sound thatcannot be recorded by your camcorder on “MemoryStick” (p. xx).*• MEMORY STICK ERROR The “Memory Stick” data is corrupted (p. xx).*• FORMAT ERROR The “Memory Stick” is not recognized. Check theformat (p. xx).*• - DIRECTORY ERROR There are more than two same directories (p. xx).*•COPY INHIBIT The tape contains copyright control signals forcopyright protection of software (p. xx).*•Q Z TAPE END The tape has reached the end of the tape.*•Q NO TAPE Insert a cassette tape.*• NO PRINT MARK You selected MARKED in 9PIC PRINT in the menusettings using a “Memory Stick” contains no imagewith a print mark.* (p. xx)• NO STILL IMAGE FILE You selected MULTI in 9PIC PRINT in the menusettings using a “Memory Stick” contains no stillimage.* (p. xx)•DELETING You have pressed PHOTO during deleting all imageson “Memory Stick.”*•FORMATTING You have pressed photo during formatting a“Memory Stick.”*• NOW CHARGING Charging an external flash (optional) does not workcorrectly.** You hear the melody or beep sound.**The x indicator and “ CLEANING CASSETTE” message appear one afteranother on the screen.Warning indicators and messages

164— Additional Information —Usable cassettesSelecting cassette typesYou can use the mini DV cassette only*. You cannot use any other 8 mm, Hi8, Digital8, VHS, VHSC, S-VHS, S-VHSC, Betamax, ED Betamax or DV cassette.* There are two types of mini DV cassettes: with cassette memory and without cassettememory. Tapes with cassette memory have (Cassette Memory) mark.We recommend that you use the tape with cassette memory.The IC memory is mounted on this type of cassette. Your camcorder can read andwrite data such as dates of recording or titles, etc. to this memory.The functions using the cassette memory require successive signals recorded on thetape. If the tape has a blank portion in the beginning or between the recordedportions, a title may not be displayed properly or the search functions may not workproperly. Not to make any blank portion on the tape, operate the followings.Press END SEARCH to go to the end of the recorded portion before you begin thenext recording if you operate the followings:–you have ejected the cassette while recording.–you have played back the tape in the VCR.–you have used the edit search function.If there is a blank portion or discontinuous signal on your tape, re-record from thebeginning to the end of the tape concerning above.The same result may occur when you record using a digital video camera recorderwithout a cassette memory function on a tape recorded by one with the cassettememory function. mark on the cassetteThe memory capacity of tapes marked with is 4KB. Your camcorder canaccommodate tapes having a memory capacity of up to 16KB. 16KB tape is marked with. This is the mini DV mark. This is the Cassette Memory mark.These are trademarks.Copyright signalWhen you play backUsing any other video camera recorder, you cannot record on tape that has recorded acopyright control signals for copyright protection of software which is played back onyour camcorder.When you recordYou cannot record software on your camcorder that contains copyright control signalsfor copyright protection of software.“COPY INHIBIT” appears on the screen, in the viewfinder or on the TV screen if youtry to record such software.Your camcorder does not record copyright control signals on the tape when it records.

165Additional InformationAudio mode12-bit mode: The original sound can be recorded in stereo 1, and the new sound instereo 2 in 32 kHz. The balance between stereo 1 and stereo 2 can be adjusted byselecting AUDIO MIX in the menu settings during playback. Both sounds can be playedback.16-bit mode: A new sound cannot be recorded but the original sound can be recorded inhigh quality. Moreover, it can also play back sound recorded in 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz or48 kHz. When playing back a tape recorded in the 16-bit mode, 16BIT indicator appearson the screen.When you play back a dual sound track tapeWhen you play back a dual sound track tape recorded in a stereo system, set HiFiSOUND to the desired mode in the menu settings (p. xx).Sound from speakerHiFi SOUND Playing back Playing back a dualmode a stereo tape sound track tapeSTEREO Stereo Main sound andsub sound1 Left sound Main sound2 Right sound Sub soundYou cannot record dual sound programs on your camcorder.Notes on the cassetteWhen affixing a label on the cassetteBe sure to affix a label only on the locations as illustrated below [a] so as not to causemalfunction of your camcorder.After using the cassetteRewind the tape to the beginning, put the cassette in its case, and store it in an uprightposition.When the cassette memory function does not workReinsert a cassette. The gold-plated connector of cassettes may be dirty or dusty.Cleaning gold-plated connectorIf the gold-plated connector on the cassette is dirty or dusty, the remaining tapeindicator is sometimes not displayed correctly, and you may not be able to operatefunctions using cassette memory. Clean up the gold-plated connector with cotton-woolswab, about every 10 times ejection of a cassette. [b]Usable cassettes[b][a]Do not affix a labelaround this border.

166About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery packWhat is the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack?The “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack is a lithium-ion battery pack that has functions forcommunicating information related to operating conditions between the battery packand an optional AC adaptor/charger.The “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack calculates the power consumption according to theoperating conditions of your camcorder, and displays the remaining battery time inminutes.Charging the battery pack•Be sure to charge the battery pack before you start using your camcorder.•We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of between10°C to 30°C (50°F to 86°F) until the CHG lamp goes off, indicating that the batterypack is fully charged. If you charge the battery outside of this temperature range, youmay not be able to efficiently charge the battery pack.•After charging is completed, either disconnect the cable from the DC IN jack on yourcamcorder or remove the battery pack.Effective use of the battery pack•Battery pack performance decreases in low-temperature surroundings. So, the timethat the battery pack can be used becomes shorter. We recommend the following touse the battery pack longer:–Put the battery pack in a pocket to warm it up, and insert it in your camcorderimmediately before you start taking shots.–Use the large capacity battery pack (NP-FM70/FM90/FM91, optional).•Frequently using the LCD panel or frequently operating playback, fast forward orrewind wears out the battery pack faster. We recommend using the large capacitybattery pack (NP-FM70/FM90/FM91, optional).•Be certain to turn off the power switch when not taking shots or playing back on yourcamcorder. The battery pack is also consumed when your camcorder is in the standbymode or playback is paused.•Have spare battery packs handy for two or three times the expected recording time,and make trial recordings before taking the actual recording.•Do not expose the battery pack to water. The battery pack is not water resistant.Remaining battery time indicator•If the power may go off although the remaining battery time indicator indicates thatthe battery pack has enough power to operate, charge the battery pack fully again sothat the indication on the remaining battery time indicator is correct. Note, however,that the correct battery indication sometimes will not be restored if it is used in hightemperatures for a long time or left in a fully charged state, or the battery pack isfrequently used. Regard the remaining battery time indication as the approximaterecording time.•The E mark indicating there is little remaining battery time sometimes flashesdepending on the operating conditions or ambient temperature and environment evenif the remaining battery time is about five to ten minutes.

167Additional InformationHow to store the battery pack•If the battery pack is not used for a long time, do the following procedure once peryear to maintain proper function.1. Fully charge the battery.2. Discharge on your electronic equipment.3. Remove the battery from the equipment and store it in a dry, cool place.•To use the battery pack up on your camcorder, leave your camcorder in the recordingmode until the power goes off without a cassette inserted.Battery life•The battery life is limited. Battery capacity drops little by little as you use it more andmore, and as time passes. When the available battery time is shortened considerably, aprobable cause is that the battery pack has reached the end of its life. Please buy a newbattery pack.•The battery life varies according to how it is stored and operating conditions andenvironment for each battery pack.About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack

168The DV jack on this unit is an i.LINK-compliant DV input/output jack. This sectiondescribes the i.LINK standard and its features.What is i.LINK?i.LINK is a digital serial interface for handling digital video, digital audio and otherdata in two directions between equipment having the i.LINK jack, and for controllingother equipment.i.LINK-compatible equipment can be connected by a single i.LINK cable. Possibleapplications are operations and data transactions with various digital AV equipment.When two or more i.LINK-compatible equipment are connected to this unit in a daisychain, operations and data transactions are possible with not only the equipment thatthis unit is connected to but also with other devices via the directly connectedequipment.Note, however, that the method of operation sometimes varies according to thecharacteristics and specifications of the equipment to be connected, and that operationsand data transactions are sometimes not possible on some connected equipment.NoteNormally, only one piece of equipment can be connected to this unit by the i.LINKcable (DV cable). When connecting this unit to i.LINK-compatible equipment havingtwo or more i.LINK jacks (DV jacks), refer to the instruction manual of the equipmentto be connected.About the Name “i.LINK”i.LINK is a more familiar term for IEEE 1394 data transport bus proposed by SONY,and is a trademark approved by many corporations.IEEE 1394 is an international standard standardized by the Institute of Electrical andElectronic Engineers.i.LINK Baud ratei.LINK’s maximum baud rate varies according to the equipment. Three maximumbaud rates are defined:S100 (approx. 100Mbps*)S200 (approx. 200Mbps)S400 (approx. 400Mbps)The baud rate is listed under “Specifications” in the instruction manual of eachequipment. It is also indicated near the i.LINK jack on some equipment.The maximum baud rate of equipment on which it is not indicated such as this unit is“S100”.When units are connected to equipment having a different maximum baud rate, thebaud rate sometimes differs from the indicated baud rate.*What is Mbps?Mbps stands for megabits per second, or the amount of data that can be sent orreceived in one second. For example, a baud rate of 100Mbps means that 100 megabitsof data can be sent in one second.About i.LINK

169Additional Informationi.LINK functions on this unitFor details on how to dub when this unit is connected to other video equipment havingDV jacks, see page xx and xx.This unit can also be connected to other i.LINK (DV) compatible equipment made bySONY (e.g. VAIO series personal computer) other than video equipment.Before connecting this unit to a personal computer, make sure that application softwaresupported by this unit is already installed on the personal computer.For details on precautions when connecting this unit, also refer to the instructionmanuals for the equipment to be connected.Required i.LINK CableUse the Sony i.LINK 4-pin-to-4-pin cable (during DV dubbing).i.LINK and are trademarks.About i.LINK

170Using your camcorder abroadCountries and areas where you can use network functions are restricted. For details,refer to the separate Network Operating Instructions. (DCR-PC120BT only)You can use your camcorder in any country or area with the AC power adaptorsupplied with your camcorder within 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz.When charging the battery pack, use a commercially available AC plug adaptor [a], ifnecessary, depending on the design of the wall outlet [b].Your camcorder is an NTSC system based camcorder. If you want to view the playbackpicture on a TV, it must be an NTSC system based TV with the AUDIO/VIDEO inputjack.The following shows TV color systems used overseas.NTSC systemBahama Islands, Bolivia, Canada, Central America, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Jamaica,Japan, Korea, Mexico, Peru, Surinam, Taiwan, the Philippines, the U.S.A., Venezuela,etc.PAL systemAustralia, Austria, Belgium, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Germany, GreatBritain, Holland, Hong Kong, Italy, Kuwait, Malaysia, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal,Singapore, Slovak Republic, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, etc.PAL-M systemBrazilPAL-N systemArgentina, Paraguay, UruguaySECAM systemBulgaria, France, Guyana, Hungary, Iran, Iraq, Monaco, Poland, Russia, Ukraine, etc.Simple setting of clock by time differenceYou can easily set the clock to the local time by setting a time difference. Select AREASET, SUMMERTIME in the menu settings. See page xxx for more information.Using your camcorder abroad[b][a]AC-L10A/L10B/L10C

171Additional InformationMaintenance information andprecautionsMoisture condensationIf your camcorder is brought directly from a cold place to a warm place, moisture maycondense inside your camcorder, on the surface of the tape, or on the lens. In thiscondition, the tape may stick to the head drum and be damaged or your camcorder maynot operate correctly. If there is moisture inside your camcorder, the beep sounds andthe % indicator flashes. When the Z indicator flashes at the same time, the cassette isinserted in your camcorder. If moisture condenses on the lens, the indicator will notappear.If moisture condensation occurredNone of the functions except cassette ejection will work. Eject the cassette, turn off yourcamcorder, and leave it for about one hour with the cassette lid open. Your camcordercan be used again if the % indicator does not appear when the power is turned onagain.If moisture starts to condense, your camcorder sometimes cannot detect condensation.If this happens, the cassette sometimes is not ejected for ten seconds after the cassette lidis opened. This is not a malfunction. Do not close the cassette lid until the cassette isejected.Note on moisture condensationMoisture may condense when you bring your camcorder from a cold place into a warmplace (or vice versa) or when you use your camcorder in a hot place as follows:•You bring your camcorder from a ski slope into a place warmed up by a heatingdevice.•You bring your camcorder from an air-conditioned car or room into a hot placeoutside.•You use your camcorder after a squall or a shower.•You use your camcorder in a high temperature and humidity place.How to prevent moisture condensationWhen you bring your camcorder from a cold place into a warm place, put yourcamcorder in a plastic bag and tightly seal it. Remove the bag when the air temperatureinside the plastic bag has reached the surrounding temperature (after about one hour).

172Maintenance informationCleaning the video headTo ensure normal recording and clear pictures, clean the video heads. The video headmay be dirty when:•mosaic-pattern noise appears on the playback picture.•playback pictures do not move.•playback pictures do not appear.•the x indicator and “ CLEANING CASSETTE” message appear one after anotheror the x indicator flashes on the screen during recording.If the above problem, [a], [b] or [c] occurs, clean the video heads for 10 seconds withthe Sony DVM-12CLD cleaning cassette (optional). Check the picture and if the aboveproblem persists, repeat cleaning.If the video heads get dirtier, the entire screen becomes blue [c].Cleaning the LCD screenIf fingerprints or dust make the LCD screen dirty, we recommend using a LCDCleaning Kit (optional) to clean the LCD screen.Removing dust from inside the viewfinder(1)Pull out the viewfinder in the direction of the arrow 1.Remove the two screws in the direction of the arrow 2 with a screwdriver(optional). Remove the eyecup in the direction of the arrow 3.(2)Remove dust from inside the eyecup and viewfinder with a commerciallyavailable blower.(3)In the reverse way of (1), attach the eyecup. Then replace the screws in thedirection of the arrow 2.CautionDo not remove any other screws. You may remove only the screw to remove theeyecup.Notes•Do not drop or bend the eyecup shaft.•Be careful when handling the eyecup.Maintenance information and precautions[a] [b] [c]2213

173Additional InformationMaintenance information and precautionsCharging the built-in rechargeable batteryYour camcorder is supplied with a built-in rechargeable battery installed so as to retainthe date and time, etc., regardless of the setting of the POWER switch. The built-inrechargeable battery is always charged as long as you are using your camcorder. Thebattery, however, will get discharged gradually if you do not use your camcorder. Itwill be completely discharged in about three months if you do not use your camcorderat all. Even if the built-in rechargeable battery is not charged, it will not affect thecamcorder operation. To retain the date and time, etc., charge the battery if the batteryis discharged.Charging the built-in rechargeable battery:•Connect your camcorder to house current using the AC power adaptor supplied withyour camcorder, and leave your camcorder with the POWER switch turned off formore than 24 hours.•Or install the fully charged battery pack in your camcorder, and leave your camcorderwith the POWER switch set to OFF for more than 24 hours.PrecautionsCamcorder operation•Operate your camcorder on 7.2 V (battery pack) or 8.4 V (AC power adaptor).•For DC or AC operation, use the accessories recommended in this operatinginstructions.•If any solid object or liquid get inside the casing, unplug your camcorder and have itchecked by a Sony dealer before operating it any further.•Avoid rough handling or mechanical shock. Be particularly careful of the lens.•Keep the POWER switch set to OFF (CHG) when you are not using your camcorder.•Do not wrap your camcorder with a towel, for example, and operate it. Doing somight cause heat to build up inside.•Keep your camcorder away from strong magnetic fields or mechanical vibration.•Do not touch the LCD screen with your fingers or a sharp-pointed object.•If your camcorder is used in a cold place, a residual image may appear on the LCDscreen. This is not a malfunction.•While using your camcorder, the back of the LCD screen may heat up. This is not amalfunction.On handling tapes•Do not insert anything into the small holes on the rear of the cassette. These holes areused to sense the type and thickness of the tape and if the recording tab is in or out.•Do not open the tape protect cover or touch the tape.•Avoid touching or damaging the terminals. To remove dust, clean the terminals witha soft cloth.

174Maintenance information and precautionsCamcorder care•Remove the tape, and periodically turn on the power, operate the CAMERA and VCRsections and play back a tape for about three minutes when your camcorder is not tobe used for a long time.•Clean the lens with a soft brush to remove dust. If there are fingerprints on the lens,remove them with a soft cloth.•Clean the camcorder body with a dry soft cloth, or a soft cloth lightly moistened witha mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of solvent which may damage thefinish.•Do not let sand get into your camcorder. When you use your camcorder on a sandybeach or in a dusty place, protect it from the sand or dust. Sand or dust may causeyour camcorder to malfunction, and sometimes this malfunction cannot be repaired.AC power adaptor•Unplug the unit from the wall outlet when you are not using the unit for a long time.To disconnect the power cord, pull it out by the plug. Never pull the power cord itself.•Do not operate the unit with a damaged cord or if the unit has been dropped ordamaged.•Do not bend the power cord forcibly, or place a heavy object on it. This will damagethe cord and may cause fire or electrical shock.•Prevent metallic objects from coming into contact with the metal parts of theconnecting section. If this happens, a short may occur and the unit may be damaged.•Always keep metal contacts clean.•Do not disassemble the unit.•Do not apply mechanical shock or drop the unit.•While the unit is in use, particularly during charging, keep it away from AM receiversand video equipment. AM receivers and video equipment disturb AM reception andvideo operation.•The unit becomes warm during use. This is not a malfunction.•Do not place the unit in locations that are:– Extremely hot or cold– Dusty or dirty– Very humid– VibratingAbout care and storage of the lens•Wipe the surface of the lens clean with a soft cloth in the following instance:–When there are fingerprints on the lens surface–In hot or humid locations–When the lens is used in environments such as the seaside•Store the lens in a well-ventilated location subject to little dirt or dust.To prevent mold from occurring, periodically perform the above.We recommend turning on and operating the video camera recorder about once permonth to keep the video camera recorder in an optimum state for a long time.

175Additional InformationMaintenance information and precautionsBattery pack•Use only the specified charger or video equipment with the charging function.•To prevent accident from a short circuit, do not allow metal objects to come intocontact with the battery terminals.•Keep the battery pack away from fire.•Never expose the battery pack to temperatures above 60°C (140°F), such as in a carparked in the sun or under direct sunlight.•Keep the battery pack dry.•Do not expose the battery pack to any mechanical shock.•Do not disassemble nor modify the battery pack.•Attach the battery pack to the video equipment securely.Notes on dry batteriesTo avoid possible damage from battery leakage or corrosion, observe the following:–Be sure to insert the batteries with the + – polarities matched to the + – marks.–Dry batteries are not rechargeable.–Do not use a combination of new and old batteries.–Do not use different types of batteries.–Current flows from batteries when you are not using them for a long time.–Do not use leaking batteries.If batteries are leaking•Wipe off the liquid in the battery compartment carefully before replacing the batteries.•If you touch the liquid, wash it off with water.•If the liquid get into your eyes, wash your eyes with a lot of water and then consult adoctor.If any problem occurs, unplug your camcorder and contact your nearest Sony dealer.

176SpecificationsVideo camerarecorderSystemVideo recording system2 rotary headsHelical scanning systemAudio recording systemRotary heads, PCM systemQuantization: 12 bits (Fs 32kHz, stereo 1, stereo 2), 16 bits(Fs 48 kHz, stereo)Video signalNTSC color, EIA standardsUsable cassetteMini DV cassette with the mark printedTape speedSP: Approx. 18.81 mm/sLP: Approx. 12.56 mm/sRecording/playback time(using cassette DVM60)SP: 1 hourLP: 1.5 hoursFastforward/rewind time(using cassette DVM60)When using the battery pack:Approx. 2 min. and 30 secondsWhen using the AC poweradaptor:Approx. 1 min. and 45 secondsViewfinderElectric viewfinder (color)Image device4.5 mm (1/4 type) CCD(Charge Coupled Device)Approx. 1 550 000 pixels(Effective (moving): 970 000pixels)(Effective (still): 1 390 000pixels)LensCarl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T*Combined power zoom lensFilter diameter: 37 mm(1 1/2 in)10× (Optical), 120× (Digital)Focal length4.2 – 42 mm (3/16 – 1 11/16 in.)When converted to a 35 mmstill cameraCamera mode:48 – 480 mm (1 15/16 – 19 in.)Memory mode:40 – 400 mm (1 5/8 – 15 3/4 in.)Color temperatureAuto, HOLD (Hold), nIndoor(3 200 K), Outdoor (5 800 K)Minimum illumination7 lx (lux) (F 1.8)0 lx (lux) (in the NightShotmode)** Objects unable to be seen dueto the dark can be shot withinfrared lighting.Input/Output connectorsS video input/output4-pin mini DINLuminance signal: 1 Vp-p,75 Ω (ohms), unbalancedChrominance signal: 0.286 Vp-p,75 Ω (ohms), unbalancedAudio/Video input/outputAV MINI JACK, 1 Vp-p,75 Ω (ohms), unbalanced, syncnegative327 mV, (at output impedancemore than 47 kΩ (kilohms)Output impedance with lessthan 2.2 kΩ (kilohms)/Stereominijack(ø 3.5 mm)Input impedance more than47 kΩ (kilohms)DV input/output4-pin connectorHeadphone jackStereo minijack (ø 3.5 mm)LANC jackStereo mini-minijack (ø 2.5 mm)USB jackmini-BMIC jackMinijack, 0.388 mV lowimpedance with 2.5 to 3.0 V DC,output impedance 6.8 kΩ(kilohms) (ø 3.5 mm)Stereo typeLCD screenPicture6.2 cm (2.5 type)50 × 37 mm (2 × 1 1/2 in.)Total dot number211 200 (960 × 220)Wireless communications(DCR-PC120BT only)Communications systemBluetooth standard Ver.1.1Max. baud rate1) Approx. 723kbpsOutput Bluetooth standardPower Class 2Communications distance2)Max. wireless distanceApprox. 10 mCompatible Bluetooth profile3)Generic Access ProfileDial-up Networking ProfileOperating frequency band2.4 GHz band (2 400 GHz –24 835 GHz)1) Max. baud rate of Bluetoothstandard Ver.1.12) Varies according to thedistance betweencommunicating devices,presence of obstacles,radiowave conditions, andother factors.3) This is a specificationmatched to specific usagerequirements betweenBluetooth-compatibledevices. It is laid down in theBluetooth standards.

177Additional InformationSpecificationsGeneralPower requirements7.2 V (battery pack)8.4 V (AC power adaptor)Average power consumption(when using the battery pack)During camera recording usingLCD4.4 WViewfinder3.8 WOperating temperature0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)Storage temperature–20°C to +60°C(–4°F to +140°F)Dimensions (Approx.)113 × 118 × 57 mm(4 1/2 × 4 3/4 × 2 1/4 in.)(w/h/d)Mass (approx.)580 g (x lb x oz)main unit only690 g (x lb xx oz)including the battery pack,NP-FM50, cassette DVM60, lenscap and shoulder strapSupplied accessoriesSee page x.AC power adaptorPower requirements100 – 240 V AC, 50/60 HzPower consumption23 WOutput voltageDC OUT: 8.4 V, 1.5 A in theoperating modeOperating temperature0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)Storage temperature–20°C to + 60°C(–4°F to + 140°F)Dimensions (approx.)125 × 39 × 62 mm(5 × 1 9/16 × 2 1/2 in.) (w/h/d)excluding projecting partsMass (approx.)280 g (9.8 oz)excluding power cordCord length (approx.)Power cord: 2 m (6.6 feet)Connecting cord: 1.6 m(5.2 feet)Battery packMaximum output voltageDC 8.4 VOutput voltageDC 7.2 VCapacity8.5 Wh (1 180 mAh)Dimensions (approx.)38.2 × 20.5 × 55.6 mm(1 9/16 × 13/16 × 2 1/4 in.)(w/h/d)Mass (approx.)76 g (2.7 oz)TypeLithium ion“Memory Stick”MemoryFlash memory8MB: MSA-8AOperating voltage2.7 – 3.6 VPower consumptionApprox. 45 mA in the operatingmodeApprox. 130 µA in the standbymodeDimensions (approx.)50 × 2.8 × 21.5 mm(2 × 1/8 × 7/8 in.) (w/h/d)Mass (approx.)4 g (0.14 oz)Design and specifications aresubject to change withoutnotice.

178— Quick Reference —Identifying the parts and controls1Lens Cap (p. xx)2OPEN button (p. xx)3LCD screen (p. xx)4 (Bluetooth) lamp (DCR-PC120 BTonly)5Battery pack/Battery terminal cover(p. xx)Camcorder6Microphone7Intelligent accessory shoe (p. xx)8Eyecup9Viewfinder (p. xx)q; “Memory Stick” slot (p. xx)qa Access lamp (p. xx)qs Control button (p. xx)qd BATT RELEASE lever (p. xx)1234567890qaqdqsThis mark indicates that this product is a genuine accessory for Sonyvideo products.When purchasing Sony video products, Sony recommends that youpurchase accessories with this “GENUINE VIDEO ACCESSORIES”mark.Notes on the intelligent accessory shoe•The intelligent accessory shoe supplies power to optional accessories such as a videolight or microphone.•The intelligent accessory shoe is linked to the POWER switch, allowing you to turn thepower supplied by the shoe on and off. Refer to the operating instructions of theaccessory for further information.•The intelligent accessory shoe has a safety device for fixing the installed accessorysecurely. To connect an accessory, press down and push it to the end, and then tightenthe screw.•To remove an accessory, loosen the screw, and then press down and pull out theaccessory.

179Quick ReferenceIdentifying the parts and controlsqf MEMORY operation buttonsMEMORY PLAY button (p. xx)MEMORY INDEX button (p. xx)MEMORY DELETE button (p. xx)MEMORY +/– buttons (p. xx)MEMORY MIX button (p. xx)qg MPEG BX/PB ZOOM button(p. xx, xx, xx)qh VOLUME buttons (p. xx)qj EDITSEARCH button (p. xx, xx)qk DISPLAY button (p. xx)ql END SEARCH button (p. xx)w; Video control buttons (p. xx)x STOP (stop)m REW (rewind)N PLAY (playback)M FF (fastforward)X PAUSE (pause)z REC (record)qgqf qjqhqkqlw;PLAYINDEXDELETEMEMORYMEMORYMIXSTOPFFPAUSEPLAYREWREC

180Identifying the parts and controlswa Speaker (p. xx)ws LOCK switch (p. xx)wd POWER switch (p. xx)wf Viewfinder lens adjustment lever(p. xx)wg START/STOP button (p. xx)wh Cassette lid (p. xx)wj OPEN/Z EJECT lever (p. xx)wk Tripod receptacleMake sure that the length of the tripodscrew is less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch).Otherwise, you cannot attach the tripodsecurely and the screw may damageyour camcorder.wjwkwhwdwfwawswg

181Quick ReferenceFastening the grip strapFasten the grip strap firmly.wl S VIDEO ID-2 jack (p. xx, xx, xx, xx)e; MIC (PLUG IN POWER) jackConnect an external microphone(optional). This jack also acceptsa “plug-in-power” microphone.ea AUDIO/VIDEO ID-2 jack(p. xx, xx, xx, xx)es RESET button (p. xx)ed Grip strapIdentifying the parts and controlsef Focus ring (p. xx)eg Lenseh Camera recording lamp (p. xx)ej Infrared rays emitter (p. xx, xx, xx)ek Remote sensorel Holdind GripNote on the Carl Zeiss lensYour camcorder is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens which can reproduce a fineimage.The lens for your camcorder was developed jointly by Carl Zeiss, in Germany, andSony Corporation. It adopts the MTF# measurement system for video camera andoffers a quality as the Carl Zeiss lens.The lenz for your camcorder is also T*-coated to suppress unwanted reflection andfaithfully reproduce colors.#MTF is an abbreviation of Modulation Transfer Function.The value number indicates the amount of light of a subject penetrating into thelens.ejehegefe;eaesedwlelek

182r; SUPER NIGHTSHOT button (p. xx)ra FOCUS button (p. xx)rs NETWORK button (p. xx)rd BROWSER MENU/MENU button(p. xx/xx) (DCR-PC120BT only)/MENU button (p. xx) (DCR-PC115 only)rf EXPOSURE button (p. xx)rg BACK LIGHT button (p. xx)rh FADER button (p. xx)Identifying the parts and controlsrj NIGHTSHOT switch (p. xx)rk PHOTO button (p. xx, xx)rl Power zoom lever (p. xx, xx, xx)t; (self-timer) button (p. xx, xx)ta (flash) button (p. xx, xx)ts i (headphones) jackWhen you use headphones, the speakeron your camcorder is silent.r;rarsrdrfrhrgrjrkrlt;tsta

183Quick Referencetd Flash (p. xx, xx)tf HOLOGRAM AF emitter (p. xx)tg Photocell window for flashDo not block this window whenrecording.th (USB) jack (p. xx)Identifying the parts and controlstdtftgthtltktjy;tj DV jack (p. xx, xx, xx)tk CHG (charge) lamp (p. xx)tl LANC jacky; DC IN jack (p. xx)

184Identifying the parts and controlsRemote CommanderThe buttons that have the same name on the Remote Commander as on your camcorderfunction identically to the buttons on your camcorder.To prepare the Remote CommanderInsert two size AA (R6) batteries by matching the + and – polarities on the batteries tothe + – marks inside the battery compartment.Notes on the Remote Commander•Point the remote sensor away from strong light sources such as direct sunlight oroverhead lighting. Otherwise, the Remote Commander may not function properly.•Your camcorder works in the commander mode VTR 2. Commander modes 1, 2 and 3are used to distinguish your camcorder from other Sony VCRs to avoid remote controlmisoperation. If you use another Sony VCR in the commander mode VTR 2, werecommend changing the commander mode or covering the sensor of the VCR withblack paper.1PHOTO button (p. xx, xx)2DISPLAY button (p. xx)3Memory control buttons (p. xx)4SEARCH MODE button (p. xx, xx, xx)5Video control buttons (p. xx)6REC button (p. xx, xx, xx)7MARK button (p. xx, xx)8TransmitterPoint toward the remote sensor tocontrol your camcorder after turning onyour camcorder.9ZERO SET MEMORY button (p. xx, xx)q; START/STOP button (p. xx)qa DATA CODE button (p. xx)qs Power zoom button (p. xx)qd ./> buttons (p. xx)qf AUDIO DUB button (p. xx)7qf54321qsqd0qa986

185Quick ReferenceIdentifying the parts and controlsOperation indicators1Cassette memory (p. xx, xx)2Remaining battery time (p. xx)3Zoom (p. xx)/Exposure (p. xx)/Data file name (p. xx)4Digital effect (p. xx, xx)/MEMORY MIX(p. xx)/FADER (p. xx)516:9WIDE (p. xx)6Picture effect (p. xx, xx)7Data code (p. xx)8Volume (p. xx)/Date (p. xx)9PROGRAM AE (p. xx)0Backlight (p. xx)qa SteadyShot off (p. xx)qs Manual focus/Infinity (p. xx)qd Self-timer (p. xx, xx)qf Recording mode (p. xx, xx)qg HOLOGRAM AF (p. xx)qh STBY/REC (p. xx)/Video control mode(p. xx)/Image size (p. xx)/Imagequality mode (p. xx)qj NIGHTSHOT (p. xx)/SUPER NIGHTSHOT(p. xx)LCD screen and Viewfinderqk Warning (p. xx)ql Tape counter (p. xx)/Time code (p. xx)/Self-diagnosis (p. xx)/Tape photo(p. xx)/Memory photo (p. xx)/Image number (p. xx, xx)w; Remaining tape (p. xx)/Memoryplayback (p. xx)wa ZERO SET MEMORY (p. xx)ws END SEARCH (p. xx)wd A/V t DV (p. xx)/DV IN (p. xx)wf Audio mode (p. xx)wg Data file name (p. xx)/Time (p. xx)wh Flash (p. xx, xx)This indicator appears only when theflash is in use.wj Continuous mode (p. xx)120min STBY 0:12:34–+12minST I LL ZERO SET16: 9WIDE MEMORYNEG . ART ENDSEARCHAUTO5 0 AWB DV I NF11 9db 16BIT100–000165432190qaqswaw;qlqkqjwdwgwhwfws78wjqgqhqdqf

186IndexA, BAC power adaptor.................. xxAdjusting viewfinder ............. xxAudio dubbing........................ xxAUDIO MIX ............................ xxAudio mode............................. xxAuto red-eye reduction.... xx, xxAUTO SHTR............................ xxA/V connecting cable..................xx, xx, xx, xx, xx, xxBACK LIGHT .......................... xxBattery pack ............................. xxBEEP ......................................... xxBOUNCE.................................. xxC, DCamera chromakey ................ xxCassette memory .............. xx, xxCharging battery..................... xxCharging built-in rechargeablebattery ................................... xxClock set ................................... xxContinuous .............................. xxControl button......................... xxCut recording .......................... xxData code ................................. xxDate search .............................. xxDEMO....................................... xxDIGITAL EFFECT ............ xx, xxDigital program editing......... xxDISPLAY.................................. xxDOT .......................................... xxDual sound track tape............ xxDV connecting cable......... xx, xxEEDIT SEARCH ........................ xxEND SEARCH......................... xxExposure .................................. xxF, G, HFADER ..................................... xxFade in/out.............................. xxFlash.................................... xx, xxFLASH MOTION.................... xxFOCUS...................................... xxFormat ................................ xx, xxFull charge ............................... xxGrip strap................................. xxi (Headphone) jack ............... xxHeads........................................ xxHiFi SOUND ........................... xxHIGH SPEED .......................... xxHolding Grip ..................... x, xxxHOLOGRAM AF .................... xxI, J, K, Li.LINK....................................... xxImage protection ..................... xxImage quality mode ............... xxImage size ................................ xxINDEX (Multiple) display ..... xx“InfoLITHIUM” battery ........ xxInfrared rays emitter ... xx, xx, xxInsert editing ........................... xxIntelligent accessory shoe ...... xxInterval recording ................... xxJPEG.......................................... xxLabeling a cassette .................. xxLANC jack ............................... xxLUMINANCEKEY ................. xxM, NMain sound.............................. xxManual focus ........................... xxMemory chromakey ............... xxMemory luminancekey.......... xxMEMORY MIX........................ xxMemory PB ZOOM ................ xxMemory photo recording ...... xx“Memory Stick”...................... xxMenu settings .......................... xxMemory overlap ..................... xxMirror mode ............................ xxMoisture condensation .......... xxMONOTONE .......................... xxM FADER................................. xxMPEG ....................................... xxMPEG movie recording ......... xxMULTI SCRN .......................... xxNETWORK .............................. xxNIGHTSHOT .......................... xxNTSC system ........................... xxO, P, QOLD MOVIE............................ xxOperation indicators .............. xxOVERLAP................................ xxPhoto save................................ xxPhoto scan................................ xxPhoto search ............................ xxPICTURE EFFECT ............ xx, xxPicture search .......................... xxPlayback pause........................ xxPlaying time............................. xxPower zoom............................. xxPrint mark................................ xxPROGRAM AE....................... xxRRecording time........................ xxRec Review .............................. xxRemaining battery timeindicator ................................ xxRemaining tape indicator ...... xxRemote Commander .............. xxRemote sensor ......................... xxRESET ....................................... xxSSelf-diagnosis display ............ xxSelf-timer recording ... xx, xx, xxSignal convert function .......... xxSkip scan .................................. xxSlide show................................ xxSlow playback ......................... xxSLOW SHUTTER.................... xxSTEADYSHOT ........................ xxStereo tape ............................... xxSTILL ........................................ xxSub sound ................................ xxSUPER NIGHTSHOT............. xxS VIDEO jack..................xx, xx, xx, xx, xx, xxT, U, VTape counter............................ xxTape PB ZOOM....................... xxTape photo recording............. xxTelephoto ................................. xxTime code................................. xxTitle ........................................... xxTitle search............................... xxTRAIL ....................................... xxTransition................................. xxTV color systems..................... xxUSB jack ............................. xx, xxW, X, Y, ZWarning indicators................. xxWhite balance .......................... xxWide-angle .............................. xxWide mode .............................. xxWIPE......................................... xxWORLD TIME......................... xxWrite-protect switch............... xxWrite-protect tab..................... xxZero set memory............... xx, xxZoom ........................................ xx

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