Sony CCD TRV118 User Manual VIDEO CAMERA RECORDER Manuals And Guides L0307113

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Video Camera

Recorder

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Operating

Instructions

Before operating the unit, please read tiffs manual
and retain it for future reforence.

Owner's

tboroughly,

Record

The model and serial numbers

are located

on the bottom.

Record the

serial number in tbe space provided below. Refer to tbese numbers
whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding tbis product.
Model No.

-TRV

SelialNo

Model No. ACSelialNo

IIililI_IHandycam
HandycamVi_i®_.

DCR-TRV350

Digital 8
DCR- TRV150/TRV250/TRV350/TRV351

videoHi8
CCD-TRV118/TRV318/TRV418 Hi []
@2003 Sony Corporation

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Welcome!
Congratulations
on your purchase of this Sony Handycam.
With your Itandycam,
you can
capture life's precious moments with superior picture and sound quality. Your Handycam
is
loaded with advanced
features, but at the same time it is ve_\y easy to use. You will soon be
producing
home video that you can enjoy for years to come.

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do
not expose the unit to rain or
moisture.

If you have any questions about this product,
you may call:
Sony Customer Information Center 1800-222SONY (7669)
The number below is for the FCC related
matters only.
Rogulatory

Declaration
Trade Name:
Model No.:

A /h
C_UTN_N: TO R_UCE

THE RLSKOF ELF_'T_C SHOCK,

CO NOT REMOVE COVE_ (OR BACI_.
NO US_SEPMCF._LE
RE_E_ 8ERVlCINQ TO QUN-IRED

Information

p/_qT8 IN.DE,
aEqV]CE pEI_ONNB-

This symbol is intended to
alert the user to the presence
of uninsulated
"dangerous
voltage" within the product's
enclosure that may he of
sufficient magnitude
to
constitute a risk of electric
shock to persons.

This symbol is intended to
alert the user to the presence
of important operating and
maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.

of Conformity
SONY
DCR-TRV150,
DCR TRV250
Responsible
Party:
Sony Electronics Inc.
Address:
680 Kinderkamack
Road, Oradell,
NJ07649 U.S.A.
Telephone No.:
201-930-6972
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation
is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device
may not cause harmful interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference
received, including interference
that may
cause undesired
operation.

Declaration
Trade Name:
Model No.:
Responsible
Party:
Address:

of Conformity
SONY
DCR-TRV350
Sony Electronics Inc.
680 Kinderkamack
Road, Oradell,
NJ07649 U.S.A.
Telephone No.:
201-930-6972
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation
is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device
may not cause harmful interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference
received, including interference
that may
cause undesired
operation.
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications
not expressly approved in this
manual could void your authority to operate
this equipment.

Note:
This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful
interference
in a residential
installation. This
equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harnfful interference
to radio
communications,
t lowever, there is no
guarantee
that interference
will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment
does
cause harmful interference
to radio or
television reception, which can be determined
by turning the equipment
off and on, the user
is encouraged
to try to correct the interference
by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment
into an outlet on a
circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.

CAUTION
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH
WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT,
FULLY INSERT.
RECYCLING

LITHIUM4ON

BATTERIES

Lithium-Ion
batteries are
recyclable.
You can help preserve our
environmenl
by returning
your used rechargeable
batteries lo tile collection and
recycling location nearest you.
For more information
regarding recycling of
rechargeable
batteries, call toll free 1800-8228837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/.
Caution:
Lithium

Do not handle
Ion batteries.

damaged

or leaking

Consult the dealer or an experienced
radio/TV technician for help.
The supplied interface cable must be used with
the equipment in order to comply with the
limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart
B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.

Main

Features

Main Features

Other

uses

Functions for adjusting exposure in the recording mode
• BACK LIGHT (p. 38)
• NightShot (p. 39)
• Super NightShot/Color
• PROGRAM

Slow Shutter

(p. 39, 40)

AE (p. 08)

• Adjusting the exposure
• Builtdn light (p. 79)

manually

(p. 70)

Functions for giving images more impact
• Digital zoom (p. 34) The default setting is OFF. (To zoom greater
select tile digital zoom power in D ZOOM in the menu settings.)
• Fader (p. 01}
• Picture effect (In recording
• Digital effect (In recording
• Title (p. 75, 77)
• MEMORY MIX _

mode) (p. 64)
mode) _
_

than 20x,

(p. 05)

(p. 140)

Functions for giving a natural appearance to your recordings
• SPORTS (p. 68)
• LANDSCAPE
(p. 08)
• Manual focus (p. 71)
Functions for use on recorded tapes
• END SEARCH (p. 43)
• EDITSEARCH/Rec
Review _
• DATA CODE _
_
_
• Tape PB ZOOM _
• ZERO SET MEMORY

(p. 87)
_
_

• Easy Dubbing _
_
• Digital program editing

_
(p. 43)
(p. 47)

_
_

(p. 98)
_

(p. 89)
_

(p, 100)

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5

Table of contents
Main Features .......................................... 4
Checking supplied accessories .............. 9

Quick Start

Guide

Recording

on a tape

Recording

on a _ Memory

...........................

Stick"

Advanced
Operations

Recording

Recording
still images on a" Memory
Stick" while recording
on a tape
_!t_i' _i)'
......................................

Recording
still images on a tape
Tape Photo recording

_t_i' _!_ ......................................
56
Getting

Started

Using this manual ................................. 14
Step 1 Preparing the power supply ... 18
Installing the battery pack ............. 18
Charging the battery pack ............. 19
Connecting to a wall outlet ........... 24
Step 2 Setting the date and time ........ 26
Step 3 Inserting a cassette ................... 28

Using

the wide

Using

the fader function

...........................

special effects
Picture effect .................................

Using

special effects
Digital effect _

Using

the PROGRAM

Adjusting

manually

61
64

........... 65

AE function

.... 68

manually

...... 70

the exposure

Focusing

......................

Using

Interval

Recording.

mode

................................

recording

Basics

Recording a picture ............................... 30
Shooting a backlit subject
BACK LIGHT ........................ 38
Shooting
in the dark
NightShot
Super NightShot
_
Color Slow Shutter

Frame

by frame recording
Frame recording
q[l_' ql_
q[l_' ql_T

Superimposing
Making
Using

your

own

the built-in

Inserting

................

a title ...........................

a scene

74
75

titles ........................

light

.........................

..............

• 1_' _IRi' ............................39
Self-timer

recording

Superimposing
on pictures

_Ni_ _
Checking
recordings
END SEARCH
EDITSEARCH
Rec Review _

Playback.
Playing

Advanced
Operations

the date and time

....................42

_
_

............. 43

Playing back a tape with picture
effects _
_
I[_
_

Enlarging
recorded
images
Tape PB ZOOM _

Basics

'lg_

back a tape ...............................

recordings

on TV ...................

_......

I1_!_ _I_I1'...........................89

Searching
for a recording
DATE SEARCH

by date

47
51

Searching
for a photo
PHOTO SEARCH/
PHOTO

.... 83

Playing back a tape with digital
effects _
_
..........................

Quickly locating a scene
ZERO SET MEMORY

To display the screen indicators
Display function
...................
Viewing

Playback

SCAN

.....................

Table

of contents

Editing

. Playback

Dubbing

a tape ......................................

Dubbing

a tape easily

Dubbing
only desired
Digital program
q[_
_
_
Recording
video
wl[l_._[]_

scenes
editing
(on tapes)
q[_
.............. 106

or TV programs
..............

Inserting
a scene from a VCR
Insert Editing
__
.........................

"Memory

Stick"

Easy Dubbing

a" Memory
Introduction

Recording
Stick"

still images

Memory
Recording
images

Photo

.............

to view ...................

Copying
images recorded
on a
" Memo_T Stick" to a tape ............

166
169
170

Playing back images continuously
SLIDE SHOW .............................

174

Preventing accidental erasure
Image protection ........................ 176
Deleting images
DELETE ............... 177
Writing a print mark
PRINT MARK ............................ 180
126

......... 132

images from a tape as still
............................................
136

Superimposing
a still image in the
MemolT
Stick" on an image
MEMORY
MIX ..........................

a folder

123

on a" Memory
recording

Selecting

.......... 163

Enlarging
still images recorded
on a
" Memo_T Stick"
Memory PB ZOOM ................... 172

Operations

Stick"
...............................

playback

Viewing moving pictures
MPEG movie playback

119

. Recording
Using

Viewing still images
Memory Photo

Viewing
Images
Computer
Viewing images
Introduction

on Your

on your

computer

..............

Connecting
140

Recording moving pictures on a
Memory Stick"
MPEG movie recording ............ 146
Recording pictures from a tape as a
moving picture ............................. 150
Interval Photo recording .................... 154
Recording edited pictures as a moving
picture
Digital program editing
(on a _ Memory Stick" ) ................. 156
Setting up a folder ............................... 160

your

computer
(_)
Viewing

camcorder

using
_

pictures

182

to your

the USB cable
_
......... 187

recorded

on a tape

or live from your camcorder
on
your computer
USB Streaming
(_)

......... 197

Viewing images recorded
on a
" Memo_T Stick" on your computer

....................
20z

Connecting
your camcorder
to your
computer
using the USB cable

...................
2os

Viewing images recorded
on a
" Memo_T Stick" on your computer

• 1_ _

...................
207

Capturing
images from an analog video
unit on your computer
Signal

convert function _

...... 208

Table of contents

Customizing
Changing

Your

the menu

• II Hill and 1) are trademarks.
• i.LINK and [ are trademarks.

Camcorder
settings

..............

210

Troubleshooting
Types of trouble and how to correct
trouble ............................................
Self-diagnosis
Warning

display

indicators

Additional

and messages

video

About

cassette

the" Memory

...........................

237

Stick" ................

240

About the" InfoLITHIUM"
battery
pack ................................................
About i.L1NK .......................................
camcorder
abroad
information
and

precautions
Specifications

232
.... 233

Information

About

Using your
Maintenance

224

.........................

242
244

.......... 246

....................................

247

.......................................

253

Quick Reference
Identifying
Index

parts

and controls

........... 256

.....................................................

267

• "InfoLITHIUM"
is a trademark
of Sony
Corporation.
• "Memory Slick," m.4_._ and" MagicGate
Memory Stick" are trademarks
of Sony
Corporation.
• "Memory Stick Duo" and MEMORYSnEKDUD
are trademarks
of Sony Corporation.
• "Memory Stick PRO" and MEMDRY_TI[K
PRO
are trademarks
of Sony Corporation.
• Windows and Windows Media are
trademarks
or registered trademarks
of
Microsoft Corporation
in the United States
and/or other countries.
• Pentium is trademark
or registered
trademark
of Intel Corporation.
• Macintosh and Mac OS, QuickTime are
trademarks
of Apple Computer Inc.
• All other product names mentioned herein
may be the trademarks
or registered
trademarks
of their respective companies.
Furthermore,"
_ ° and" _ " are not
mentioned in each case in this manual.

Checking

supplied

Make sure that the following

RMT-814

accessories
accessories

are supplied

with your camcorder.

RMT-708

[]

[]
or

[]
Memory Stick media is only supplied with
DCR-TRV35t.
There is no Memory Stick media supplied
with DCR-TRV350.

[]

Wireless Remote Commander (1)
(p. 264)
RMT-814: _

[]

AC-L15A/L15B AC Adaptor (1), Power
cord (1) (p. 19)

[]

NP-FM30 Rechargeable Battery Pack
(1) (p. 18, 19)
Size AA (R6) battery for Remote
Commander (2) _
_
(p. 264)

A/V connecting
Stereo:

RMT-708:

[]

Monaural:

cable (I) (p. 51, 94, 95)

_
_

[]

Shoulder

strap (I) (p. 256)

[]

Lens cap (I) (p. 30)

[]

USB cable (1) q_

[]

CD-ROM
_

[]

"Memory

(p. 182)

(SPVD*O10 USB Driver)
_
(p. 189)
Stick" (1) _

(1)

(p. 240)

Quick Start

Guide - Recording

on a tape

This chapter introduces you to the basic features to record on a
tape of your camcorder. See the page in parentheses" ( )" for
more information.

Use the battery

pack when using your camcorder

outdoors

(p. 18}.

Open the DC IN
jack cover.

plug with
its • mark facing up.

AC Adaptor

_]_ Slide I_OPEN/
EJECT in the direction
of the arrow and open
the lid.

(supplied)

Push the center of the
cassette back and
insert the cassette
properly with the
cassette window
facing up.

Close the cassette
compartment
by
pressing _
on the
cassette compartment.
After the cassette
comparmmnt
goes
down completely,
close the lid.

[_1_

Remove

the lens cap.

Set the POWER switch
to CAMERA while

The cap is not attached when you
purchase your camcorder.

pressing the small
green button.

panel while
pressing OPEN.
The
appears ]-_
penpicture
the LCD
on the LCD screen.

O
View a picture placing your eye against this part
when the LCD panel is closed (p. 32).
Adjust the viewfinder
lens to your eyesight (p. 35).
The picture in tile viewfinder
is black and white.

Press START/STOP. Your
camcorder starts
recording. To stop
recording, press START/
STOP again.

When you purchase your camcorder, the clock is not set up yet. If you want to record the date and
time for a picture, set the clock before recording (p. 26).

Press *_1 to rewind the tape.
NEW

Press D,_ to start playback.
PLAY

while pressing
_1_

the small green button.*

et Ihe POWER switch

{

to VCR/PLAYER

Note

Do not pick up your camcorder
the viewfinder, the LCD panel,
battery pack.

by
or the

* Modes on the POWER switch vary depending

on models

(p. 16).

Quick Start Guide. Recording on a" Memory Stick"

This chapter introduces you to the basic features to record on a
Memory Stick" of your camcorder.
See the page in parentheses
( )" for more information.

Use the battery

pack when using your camcorder

outdoors

(p. 18).
Open the DC IN
jack cover.

Connect Ihe plug with its •
mark facing up.

AC Adaptor

(supplied)

Insert a _Memory Slick" in the _ Memory
facing the LCD panel as illustrated.

Stick" slot as far as it can go with the _ mark

Memory Stick" slot

When Pjecting the _Memory
Slick," press the" Memory Stick"
once lightly.

emove

the lens cap.

1-_-_-_-_-_-_-'

_Set

the POWER switch to
MEMORY while pressing the
small green button. Make sure
that the LOCK switch is set to

The cap is not attached when you
purchase your camcorder.

the left (unlock)
O

position.

Open the
LCD panel
while
pressing
OPEN. The
picture
appears on
the screen.
_

Viewfindet
View a picture placing your eye against this
part when the LCD panel is closed (p. 32).
Adjust the viewfinder
lens to your eyesight

Press PHOTO
lightly.

Press PHOTO
deeper.

(p. 35).
The picture
white.

in the viewfinder

is black and

When you purchase your camcorder, the clock is not set up yet. If you want to record the date and
time for a picture, set the clock before recording (p. 26).

Set the POWER switch to
MEMORY or VCR while
pressing the small green
button.

Press MEMORY PLAY. The last recorded image is
displayed.
PLAY

Press MEMORY

Note
Do not pick up your camcorder by
the viewfinder, the LCD panel or
tile bat teI_y pack.

to select the desired

image.

Getting

Started-

Using this manual
The instructions
in this manual are for the seven models listed in the table below.
Before you start reading this manual and operating your camcorder, check the model
number by looking at the bottom of your camcorder.
The DCR-TRV350 is the model
used for illustration
purposes. Otherwise, the model name is indicated in the
illustrations.
Any differences in operation are clearly indicated in the text, for example,
As you read through
capital letters.

this manual,

buttons

and settings

on your camcorder

are shown

e.g. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA.
When you carry out an operation,
being carried out.
Types

you can hear a beep to indicate

that the operation

of differences
_deoHi8

Model

Rocording
Playback

system
system

AUDIO/VIDEO

jack

S VIDEO jack

Digital8

Hi8

Digital8

Hi8/8

Digital8

OUT

IN/OUT

OUT

IN/OUT

DV jack

IN/OUT

USB jack
"Memory

•
Stick" slot

•

Romote sensor

• Provided
Not provided

•

SteadyShot

MIC jack

Digital8/HiS/8

•

LANC jack

RFU jack

Digital8

•
•

•

•
•

Using this manual

With your camcorder,
you can use the tapes and record/playback
on the systems
below. To enable smooth transition,
we recommend
that you do not mix pictures
recorded in tile Hi8 Him/standard
8 mm [] with tile Digital8 [_ system on a tape.

Usable cassette tapes

Hi8 []][]/Digital8

D (recommended)

Recording system

[ Standard

8 mm [] *l)

Digital8 E3
Digital8 D

Playback system _2_
Hi8 HI[]

Usable cassette tapes

Hi8 []l[]/Digital8

Recording system

[

|3 (recommended)
Digital8 D

Playback system

Standard

[ Standard

8 mm []

8 mm [] *ll

Digital8 D

Usable cassette tapes

Hi8 l'll•

Standard 8 mm

[]

Recording system

Hi8 elm *_>

Standard 8 mm

[]

Playback system .21

Hi8 []I[]

Standard 8 mm

[]

*_1If you use standard 8 mm [] tape, be sure to play back the tape on your camcorder.
Mosaic noise may appear when you play back standard 8 mm [] tape on other VCRs
(including another DCR-TRV150/TRV250/TRV350/TRV351).
.21When you play back a tape, tile Hi81"11[] system or standard 8 mm [] system is
automatically
detected and the playback system automatically
switches to.
.31If you record on a Hi8 Hi[] video cassette in the LP mode, recording is carried out in
tile standard 8 mm [] system.

TV color systems differ From country
need an NTSC system4_ased
TV.

to country.

To view your recordings

on a TV, you

Television programs, films, video tapes, and other maierials may be copyrighted.
Unauthorized
recording of such materials may be contrary to the provision of the
copyright laws.

Using this manual

When you connect your camcorder to other video equipment or a computer using the
USB cable or i.LINK cahle, observe the shape of tile,lack.
If you forcibly insert the plug, the jack may be damaged and they may result in a
malfunction of your camcorder.

In this manual,

camcorder-shape

CCD-TRV118:

model

names.

DCR-TRV150:

CCD-TRV318:
CCD-TRV418:

icons are used to indicate

DCR-TRV250:
[_

I1_

DCR-TRV350:
DCR-TRV351:

Instructions

with no icons are for all models.

Instructions
with icons are for the indicated models only.
Before you start reading this manual, check the model name of your camcorder.

Modes on the POWER switch vary depending
on models.
Consider this when following the operating instructions.

,,.___

VCR
or
PLAYER

_o_

the POWER
switch to VCR.
: e.g.
q[_ Set q[_
q[_
q[_
:_

e.g. Set the POWER

t_-ec_-_ OFF (CIIG) : Common

......

CAMERA

to all models

e.g. Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG).
: Common to all models
e.g. Set the POWER

............

MEMORY

switch to CAMERA.

:_
e.g. Set the POWER

switch to PLAYER.

switch to MEMORY.

Using this manual

Lens and LCD screen/finder
• The LCD screen and the finder are manufactured using extremely high-precision
technology so over 99.99% of the pixels are operational for effective use.
However, there may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red,
blue or green in color) that constantly appear on the LCD screen and the finder.
These points are normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the
recording in any way.
• Do not let your camcorder become wet. Keep your camcorder away from rain and sea
water. Letting your camcorder become wet may cause your camco_'der to malfunction.
Sometimes this malfunction
cannot be repaired [a].
• Never leave your camcorder exposed to temperatures
above 60°C {140° F), such as in a
car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight [b].
• Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors. Exposing the LCD
screen, the finder or the lens to direct sunlight for long periods may cause
malfunctions
[c].
• Do not directly shoot the sun. Doing so might cause your camcorder
Take pictures of the sun in low light conditions such as dusk [d].

[a]

[b]

[c]

[d]

to malfunction.

Step 1 Preparing

the power

(1) Lift up the viewfinder.
(2) Slide the battery pack down

until

supply

it clicks.

To remove the battery
pack
(1) Lift up the viewfinder.
(2) Slide the battery pack out in the direction of the arrow while pressing the
BATT (battew) release lever down.
BATT (battery)
release lever

If you install the large-capacity battery pack
If you install the NP FM70/QM71/QM71D/FMgO/FM91/QM91/QM91D
on your camcorder,
extend the viewfinder.

batte_ T pack

Step 1 Preparing

the power

supply

Use the battery pack after charging it for your camcorder.
Your camcorder operates only with the _InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (M series).
See page 242 fc)r details of" Infc)LITI-{IUM _ battery pack.
(1) Open the DC IN jack cover and connect the AC Adaptor
supplied
camcorder
to the DC IN jack with the plug's • mark facing up.

with your

(2) Connect the power cord to the AC Adaptor.
(3) Connect the power cord to a wall outlet.
(4) Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG).
The charge

lamp

lights

up when

charging

begins.

Step 1 Preparing

the power

supply

To check the state of the battery (BATTERY INFO)
Open the LCD panel while pressing OPEN, then press BATT INFO.
The BATTERY INFO is displayed for about seven seconds.
The baltery charge level is displayed
time with the LCD screen/viewfinder.

as percentage

The battery

in 10% increments.

charge level is displayed

and recordable

Charging
When the battery is fully charged, the battery charge level
indicator shows 100% and the charge lamp goes out.

Full charge

After charging the battery pack
Disconnect

tile AC Adaptor

from the DC IN jack on your camcorder.

Until the remaining battery charge is calculated
_nFw

_Fo

0g,_r_Fw OH_GES0%
L_VL_o_

Tile battery charge level indicator moves flashing and
"CALCULATING
BATTERY INFO... ° is displayed

OAteUlA_fN_

Note
Prevent metallic objects from coming into contact with the metal parts on the DC plug
of the AC Adaptor. This may cause a short-circuit,
damaging the AC Adaptor.
When you use the AC Adaptor
Place the AC Adaptor near a wall outlet. If any lrouble occurs with this unit, disconnect
the plug from the wall outlet as soon as possible to cut off the power.

The numeric value displayed in the BATTERYINFO
Refer to the value displayed in the BATTERY INFO as a rough standard.
To display the BATTERYINFO longer
Press BATT INFO again while the BATTERY INFO is still displayed. The information is
displayed for another seven seconds.
If you keep pressing BATT INFO, the BATTERY INFO is displayed for up to about 20
seconds.
The BATTERY INFO is not displayed in the following
The POWER switch is not set to OFF (CI tG).
The battery pack is not installed properly.
The battery pack is fully discharged.

cases:

Step 1 Preparing

the power

supply

If the power goes off although the remaining battery time indicator indicates that
the battery pack has enough power to operate
Charge tile battery pack fully again so that tile indication is correct.
What is "InfoLITHIUM"

if}

The" InfoLITHIUM"
is a lithium ion battery pack that can exchange data such as
battery consumption
with compatible electronic equipment.
This unit is compatible
with the "InfoLITHIUM"
battery pack (M series). Your camcorder operates only with
the" InfoLITHIUM"
battery. "InfoLITHIUM"
M series battery packs have the
["__aqa_,,_ O

mark (p. 242).

Charging time
Battery pack

Full charge

NP-FM30 (supplied)

145

NP-FM50

150

NP-FMT0

240

NP-QM71/QM71D

260

NP-FM90

330

NP-FMgl/QMgl/QM91D

360

Approximate

minutes

to charge an empty

battery

The charging time may increase if the battery's
because of the ambient temperature.

pack at 25°C (77° F).

temperature

is extremely

high or low

Step 1 Preparing
Recording

the power

supply

time

Recording with
the viewfinder

Battery pack
NP-FM30 (supplied)
NP-FMSO

Continuous
105
170

Recording with
the LCDscreen

Typical*
50
85

Continuous
80
130

Typical*
40
70

NP-FM70

355

175

270

145

NP-QM71/QMTID
NP-FM90

415
540

205
270

315
410

165
215

NP.FM91/QM91/QM91D

625

310

475

250

Recording with
the viewfinder

Battery pack
NP-FM30 (supplied)
NP-FMSO

Continuous
115
185

Recording with
the LCDscreen

Typical*
55
90

Continuous
85
140

Typical*
40
70
145

NP-FM70

385

190

295

NP-QM71/QM71D

445

220

340

165

NP-FM90

580

285

450

220

NP-FMgl/QMgl/QMglD

670

330

520

255

Recording with
the viewfinder

Battery pack

Recording with
the LCDscreen

Continuous

Typical*

Continuous

Typical*

165
265

80
130

120
195

60
I00

NP-FM70

540

265

400

205

NP-QMTI/QM71D

640

315

465

235

NP-FM90

820

400

600

305

NP-FMgl/QMgl/QMglD

955

465

695

355

NP-FM30 (supplied)
NP-FMSO

Approximate

minutes

when you use a fully charged

battery

* Approximate
recording time.
The actual battery life may be shorter in the following cases:
When you repeat recording start/stop,
zooming and turning the power on/off.
When the battery is used repeatedly
or self-discharged
after charging (p. 242).

Step 1 Preparing
Playing

Battery

the power

time

pack

NP FM30

supply

Playing on
the LCD screen

{supplied)

Playing with
the LCD closed

120

NP FM50

135

195

NP FM70

285

400

NP QM71/QM71D

335

465

NP FM90

435

600

NP FM91/QM91/QM91D

505

695

Playing on
the LCD screen

Playing with
the LCD closed

90
150

130
210

NP FM70

310

430

NP QM71/QM71D

365

505

NP FM90

475

655

NP FM91/QM91/QM91D

550

755

Playing on
the LCD screen

Playing with
the LCD closed

Battery

pack

NP FM30
NP FM50

Battery

{supplied)

pack

NP FM30

120

175

NP FM50

{supplied)

195

280

NP FMT0

400

570

NP QMTI/QM71D

465

675

NP FM90

600

865

NP FM91/QM91/QM91D

695

1010

Approximate

minutes

when you use a fully charged

battery

Step 1 Preparing

the power

supply

Note
Approximate
contirmous
you use your camcorder

playing time at 25°C (77° F). The battery
in a cold environment.

life will be shorter

Playback time _
The table shows tile playing time for tapes recorded in the Digital8 [1 system.
The playing time of tapes recorded in the Hi8 II|[]/standard
8 mm [] system is reduced
by about 20%.
You can charge the battery in other countries
For details, see page 246.
Recommended charging temperature
We recommend
charging the battery pack in an ambient
to 30°C (50°F to 86°F).

temperature

When you use your camcorder ft_r a long time, we recommend
wall outlet using the AC Adaptor.
(1) Open

the DC IN jack cover,

and connect

the AC Adaptor

your camcorder
with the plug's • mark facing
(2) Connect the power cord to the AC Adaptor.
(3) Connect the power cord to a wall outlet.

up.

2, 3

of between

that you power

10°C

it from a

to the DC IN jack on

Step 1 Preparing

the power

supply

PRECAUTION
The set is not disconnected
fl'om the AC power source (house current)
connected to the wall outlet, even if the set itself has been turned off.

as long as it is

Notes
• The AC Adaptor
camcorder.

can supply

power

even if the battery

pack is attached

to your

• The DC IN jack has _source priority." This means that the battery pack cannot supply
any power if the power cord is connected to the DC IN jack, even when the power
cord is not plugged into a wall outlet.
• Place the AC Adaptor near a wall outlet.
While using the AC Adaptor, if any trouble occurs with this unit, disconnect the plug
from the wall outlet as soon as possible to cut off the power.
Using a car battery
Use Sony Car Battery Adaptor {optional).
Battery Adaptor for further information.

Refer to the operating

instructions

;l
_-

of the Car

Step 2 Setting

the date

and time

Set the date and time when you use your camcorder for the first time.
CLOCK SET" will be displayed each time when you set the POWER switch
CAMERA or MEMORY unless you set tile date and time settings.*

If you do not use your camcorder for about three months, the date and time settings
may be cleared from memory (bars may appear) because the built-in rechargeable
batlery will have been discharged
(p. 249).
Set tile date and time after charging the built-in battery fully.
Set tile year,

then

the month,

(1) Set the POWER

switch

tile day,

the

to CAMERA

hour

and

then

the minute.

or MEMORY,

display the menu settings.*
(2) Turn the SEL/PUSH
EXEC dial to select
dial,

CLOCK

and then press
SET in _,

then press

the

(3) Turn the SEL/PUSH
EXEC dial to select the desired year, then press the dial.
(4) Set the month, day and hour by turning the SEL/PUSH
EXEC dial and
pressing
the dial.
(5) Set the minute by turning the SEL/PUSH
the time signal, The clock starts.
(6) Press MENU to make the menu settings

EXEC dial and pressing
disappear.

"° 1
MENU

* Modes on the POWER

switch vary depending

on models

(p. 16).

the dial by

Step 2 Setting

the date and time

The year changes as follows:
2000_--...-"-_2003_---...-+2079
if}
To check
the preset
date
and time
_
_
Press DATE to display the date indicator.
Press TIME to display the time indicator.
Press DATE (or TIME) and then press TIME {or DATE) to simultaneously
date and time indicator.
Press DATE and/or

TIME again. The date and/or

time indicator

g
display

the

disappears.

Auto date function _
_
When you use your can]corder for tire first time, turn it oil and set the date and time to
your local time before you start recording (p. 26). Tile date is automatically
recorded for
10 seconds after you start recording (Auto date function).
This function works only
once a day.
If you do not set the date and time
" " : : " is recorded on the tape _

oi- tile" Memory

Stick"

Note on the time indicator
The internal clock of your camcorder
• 12:00 AM stands for midnight.
• 12:00 PM stands for noon.

operates

on a 12-hour cycle.

Note on the auto date function _
_
You carl change tim AUTO DATE setting by selecting ON or OFF in tile menu settings.
The auto date function automatically
displays tile date once a day.
However, the date may automatically
appear more than once a day if:
you set tile date and time.
you eject and insert the tape again.
you stop recording within 10 seconds.
you set AUTO DATE to OFF once and set it back to ON in tile menu settings.

Step 3 Inserting
See page 15 for details about

a cassette
the usable

cassettes

types.

(1) Prepare the power source (p. 18).
(2) Slide L_OPEN/EJECT
in the direction of the arrow and open the lid.
The cassette compmlment automatically lifts up and opens.
(3) Push the center of the cassette back and insert the cassette properly with the
cassette window facing up.
(4) Close the cassette compartment by pressing _
on the cassette compartment.
The cassette compmtment automatically goes down.
(5) After the cassette compartment goes down completely, close the lid until it
clicks.

3,4

To eject the cassette
Follow the procedure above, and take out the cassette in step (3).

Step 3 Inserting

a cassette

Notes
• Do not press the cassette compartment
down. Doing so may cause a malfunction.
• The cassette compartment
may not be closed when you press any part of the cassette
compartment
other than the _
mark.

• Your camcorder

records

pictures

in the Digital8

D system.

• The recording time when you use your eamcorder is half of the indicated time on Hi8
[]ill tape If you select the LP mode in the menu settings, the recording time is 3/4 of
the indicated time on Hi8 141111tape.
• If you use standard 8 mm [] tape, be sure to play back the tape on your camcorder
Mosaic noise may appear when you play back standard 8 mm [] tape on other
camcorders
(including another DCR-TRVI50/TRV250/TRV350/TRV351).
To prevent accidental erasure
Slide the write-protect
tab on the cassette

to expose

the red mark.

Recording-

Basics-

Recording

a picture

Your camcorder
(1) Remove

automatically

focuses.

the lens cap and attach

the lens cap to the grip strap.

(2) Install the power source and inselTt a cassette.
information
(p. 18 to 29}.
(3) Set the POWER

switch

to CAMERA

while

See" Step 1" to" Step 3" for more

pressing

the small green

This sets your camcorder
to the standby mode.
(4) Open the LCD panel while pressing
OPEN. The viewfinder
turns off.
(5) Press

START/STOP.

Your camcorder

starts

recording.

button.

automatically

The REC indicator

appears
on the screen. The camera recording
lamp located on the front
camcorder
lights up. To stop recording,
press START/STOP
again.
The recording
viewfinder.

lamp

lights

up in the viewfinder

when

you record

of your

with the

2
Camera
recording

lamp

Microphone

Notes
• Tile data code (date/time
when recorded) are not displayed during recording.
However, they are recorded automatically
onto tile tape. To display tile data code
(date/tim_),
press DATA CODE on the Remote Commander
during playback.
• Fasten the grip strap firmly.
• Do not touch tile built in microphone

during

recording.

Recording

a picture

Note on the LOCK switch _
When you slide the LOCK switch to tile right, the POWER switch can no longer be set
to MEMORY accidentally. The LOCK switch is set to the left as the default setting.
Note on recording mode
Your camcorder records and plays back in the SP (standard play) mode or in the LP
{long play) mode. Select SP or LP in the menu settings (p. 219). In the LP mode, you can
record longer than in SP mode. *_ When you record a tape in tile LP mode on your
camcorder, we recommend
that you play hack the tape on your camcorder.

g_
o

g
To enable smooth transition
Transition between the last scene you recorded and the next scene is smooth
you do not eject the cassette even if you turn off your camcorder.
However, check tile following:
Do not mix recordings in tile SP mode and in tile LP mode on one tape.
When you change the battery pack, set the POWER switch to OFF {CHG).

as long as

If you leave your camcorder in the standby mode for a certain period *_ while the
cassette is inserted
Your camcorder automatically
turns off. This is to save battery power and to prevent
batte_ T and tape wear. To resume the standby mode, set tile POWER switch to OFF
(CHG) once, then turn it to CAMERA again. However, your camcorder does not turn
off automatically
while the cassette is not inserted.
To set the counter to 0:00:00 _
Press COUNTER RESET (p. 259).

When you record in the SP and LP modes on one tape or you record some scenes
in the LP mode
• The time code may not be written properly between
• The transition between scenes may not be smooth.
• The playback picture may be distorted.

*_11.5 times: _
_
Twice: _
_
.21three minutes: _
five minutes: _

scenes. _

_
_

Recording

(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)

a picture

Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG).
Close the LCD panel.
Eject the cassette.
Attach the lens cap.
Remove the battery pack.

After using your camcorder
Remove the battery pack from your camcorder
accidentally.

to avoid turning

on the built-in

light

The LCD panel can be opened up to 90 degrees. The LCD panel moves about 90 degrees
to the viewfinder
side and about 180 degrees to the lens side (from the initial opening
position).

180°

When closing the LCD panel, set it vertically
camcorder body.

until it clicks, and swing

it into the

Note
When using the LCD screen
turned off.

except in the min'or

mode, the viewfinder

is automatically

Notes on the LCD screen
• When you use the LCD screen outdoors
in direct sunlight, the LCD screen may be
difficult to see. If this happens, we recommend
that you use the viewfinder.
• When you adjust angles of the LCD panel, make sure if the LCD panel is opened up to
90 degrees.
When recording with the LCD panel opened
Recording time becomes a little shorter compared
panel closed.

with when

recording

with the LCD

Recording

a picture

(1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA, VCR/PLAYER
or MEMORY.*
(2) Turn the SEL/PUSH
EXEC dial to select LCD BRIGHT in _ in the menu
settings,
(3) Turn

then press

the SEL/PUSH

the dial (p. 216).
EXEC dial to adjust

LCD BRIGHT, then press the dial.
(4) Press MENU to make the menu settings

the brightness

of the LCD screen

with

g_
o

disappear.

LCD screen backlight
• You can adjust the brightness of the backlight. Select LCD B.L. in the menu settings
when using the battery pack (p. 216).
• Even if you adjust the LCD screen backlight, the recorded picture will not be affocted.

* Modes

on the POWER switch vary depending

on models

(p. 16j.

Recording

a picture

Set the POWER
Move the
Using the
"T' side:
"W" side:

switch to CAMERA

or MEMORY.*

power zoom lever a little for a slower zoom. Move it further for a faster zoom.
zoom function sparingly results in better-looking
recordings.
for telephoto (subject appears closer)
for wide-angle
{subject appears farther away)

To use zoom greater than 20x
Zoom greater than 20x is performed
digitally. To activate digital zoom, select the digital
zoom power in D ZOOM in the menu settings. The digital zoom function is set to OFF
as a default setting (p. 212).

The digital zooming zone appears when you
zoomingThe
the barpower
showsinthe
selectright
the zone.Side
digitalof zoom
thedigital
menu
settings.

_:'

Notes on digital zoom
• Digital zoom power can be set to 40x or 700×. _
_
• Digital zoom power can be set to 40x or 560x. q_
q_
q_
• The picture quality deteriorates
as you move the power zoom lever towards
side.

the" T"

When you shoot close to a subject
If you cannot get a sharp focus, move the power zoom lever to the" W" side until the
focus is sharp. You can shoot a sul_iect that is at least about 80 cm {about 2 feet 5/8 inch)
away from the lens surface in the telephoto position, or about 1 cm {about 1/2 inch)
away in the wide-angle
position.

* Modes on the POWER

switch vary depending

on models

(p. 16).

Recording

a picture

If you record pictures with the LCD panel closed, check the picture with the viewfinder.
Adjust tile viewfinder
lens to your oyesight so that tile indicators in tile viewfinder
come into sharp focus.

g_
Set the POWER switch to CAMERA, VCR/PLAYER
or MEMORY.*
Lift up the viewfinder
and move the viewfinder
lens adjustment lever.
The viewfinder lens
adjustment lever

The sul_iect uses this feature to check his or her own image on the LCD screen while you
look at tile subject in tile viewfinder.
Set the POWER switch to CAMERA

or MEMORY,

and rotate

the LCD screen

180 degrees.*

The @ indicator appears in tile viewfinder
and on the LCD screen.
| |• appears in tile standby mode, and • appears in the recording mode. Some of other
indicators appear mirror-reversed
and others are not displayed.

* Modes

on the POWER switch vary depending

on models

(p. 16).

Recording

a picture

Pictures in the mirror

mode

The picture on the LCD screen is a mirror-image.
when recorded.

However,

the picture

will be normal

During recording in the mirror mode _
c;_
DATE and TIME on your camcorder do not work.

The indicators
[a]

are not recorded
[b] [c] [d]

on the tape.

[el

[el [i]

[c] [d]

[a] :Remaining battery time indicator
[b] :Format indicator
[¢] : Mirror mode indicator c;_
_
_/
Recording mode indicator
[d] :STBY/REC indicator
[el :Tape photo recording indicator =1_
=IE_/
Time code indicator
[fJ : Remaining tape indicator
This appears after you set the POWER
a while. _
_
_
This appears afler you insert a cassette
[g] :Date indicator
This is displayed
MEMORY.*
[h] :Time indicator

for five seconds

and record

after tile POWER

and insert a cassette

or play back for a while.

switch is set to CAMERA

This is displayed for five seconds after tile POWER switch is set to CAMERA
MEMORY.*
[i] : Hi8 format indicator
This appears while playing back or recording Hi8 format tapes.
[j] : Tape counter indicator

* Modes on the POWER

switch to CAMERA

switch vary depending

on models

{p. 16).

for

Recording

a picture

Remaining battery time indicator
The remaining
battery time indicator indicates the approximate
recording time. The
indicator may not be correct, depending
on the conditions in which you are recording.
When you close the LCD panel and open it again, it takes about one minute for the
correct remaining
battery time in minutes to be displayed.

N
Time code (for tapes recorded

in the Digital8 _) system only)

• When you play back tapes recorded
tape counter appears on the screen.

in the Hi8 Him/standard
_
_

8 mm [] system,

the

• Tile time code indicates the recording or playback time, "0:00:00 ° {hours:minutes:
seconds) in CAMERA mode and "0:00:00:00 ° (hours:minutes:seconds:frames)
in VCR
mode. You cannot
tape counter.
Data code _

rewrite

only the time code. You cannot

reset the time code or the

The data code (date/time or various settings when recorded) are not displayed while
recording. However, they are recorded automatically
onto tape. To display the data
code, press DATA CODE on the Romote Commander
during playback (p. 47).

Recording

a picture

When you shoot a subject with the light source behind
light background,
use the backlight function.

the subject

or a subject

Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY, and press BACK LIGHT.*
The [] indicator appears on the screen.
To cancel the backlight function, press BACK LIGHT again.

BACK LIGHT

If you press EXPOSURE when shooting backlit subjects
The IJacklight function will be canceled.

* Modes on the POWER

switch vary depending

on models

(p. 16).

with a

Recording

a picture

The NightShot function enables you to shoot a subject in a dark place. For example, you
can satisfactorily
record the environment
of nocturnal animals for observation
when
you use this function.

Using NightShot
Set the POWER switch to CAMERA oi' MEMORY, and slide NIGHTSHOT to ON.*
The _ indicator and" NIGHTSHOI _ flash on the screen.
To cancel the NightShot function, slide NIGHTSHOT to OFF.

g_
o
&

mSUPER NS
I

COLORSLOWS

NIGHTSHOT
OFFI
ION

Infrared rays
(NightShot Light)
emitter

Using the Super NightShot
_
The Super NightShot function makes subjects up to 16 times brighter than those
recorded in the NightShot mode.
(1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA, and slide NIGHTSHOT to ON. The _n
indicator and" NIGHTSHOT" flash on the screen.
(2) Press SUPER NS. The S_-nindicator and "SUPER NIGHTSHOT" flash on the
screen.
To cancel the Super NightShot function, press SUPER NS again. Your
camcorder returns to the NightShot mode.
Using
the NightShot
Light
The picture will be clearer with tile NightShot Light on. To enable NightShot
N.S.LIGHT to ON in the menu settings. (The default setting is ON.) (p. 213)

* Modes

on the POWER switch vary depending

on models

Light, set

(p. 16).

Recording

a picture

Using Color Slow Shutter
_
The Color Slow Shutter function enables you to record color images in a dark place.
(1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA, and slide NIGHTSHOT
to OFF.
(2) Press COLOR SLOW S.
The [] indicator
and COLOR SLOW SHUTTER
flash on the screen.
To cancel

the Color

Slow Shutter

function,

press COLOR

SLOW

S again.

Notes
• Do not use the NightShot function in bright places (e.g. outdoors in tile daytime). This
may cause your camcorder to malfunction.
• When you keep NIGHTSIIOT
set to ON in normal recording, tile picture may be
recorded in incorrect or unnatural
colors.
• If focusing is difficult
focus manually.

with the autofocus

While using the NightShot
Exposure
PROGRAM AE

mode when using the NightShot

function, you cannot use the following

While using the Super NightShot
the following
functions _
_
Fader

or Color Slow Shutter function,
:

function,

functions:

you cannot use

Digital effect
Exposure
PROGRAM AE
While using the Super NightShot
The shutler speed is automatically
the picture will be slow.

or Color Slow Shutter function =1_
adjusted depending
on tile brighmess. The motion

NightShot Light
NightShot Light rays are infrared and so are invisible. The maximum shooting distance
using tile NightShot Light is about 3 m (10 feel).
While recording, be sure not to cover the infrared rays emitter with your fingers, etc.
In total darkness _
The Color Slow Shutter

function

may not work normally.

Recording

a picture

Recording with the self-timer starts in 10 seconds
Remote Commander
for this operation.
(1) In the standby
(2) Turn
dial.

mode,

the SEL/PUSH

press

automatically.

to display

EXEC dial to select

You can also use the

the menu

SELFT1MER

settings.

in [_[_, then press

the
o

(3) Turn the SEL/PUSH
EXEC dial to select ON, then press
(4) Press MENU to make the menu settings disappear.
The _.) (self-timer)
(5) Press START/STOP.
Self-timer
starts
the countdown,

indicator

appears

the dial.

on the screen.
3'

counting
down from I0 with a beep. In the last two seconds
the beep gets faster, then recording
starts automatically.

START/STOP

3
MENU

To stop the countdown
Press START/STOP.
To restart

the countdown,

press START/STOP

again.

To cancel
self-timer
recording
Set SELFTIMER to OFF in the menu settings in the standby
You cannot cancel self-timer using the Remote Commander.

mode.

Note
The self-timer is automatically
canceled when:
Self-timer recording is finished.
The POWER switch is set to OFF (CHG) or VCR.
When the POWER switch is set to MEMORY
You can also record

still images

on a ¢Memory

Stick" with the self-timer

(p. 135).

Recording

a picture

You can record the date and/or time displayed on the screen superimposed
picture.
Carry out the following operations
in CAMERA mode.

on the

Press DATE to record the date.
Press TIME to record the time.
Press DATE (or TIME), then press TIME (or DATE) to record
Press DATE and/or

TIME again.

The date and/or

tile date and time.

time indicator

disappears.

CCD-TRV418

DATE

TIME

When you purchase your camcorder, the clock is not set up yet. Set the date and time to
your local time before using (p. 26).
Note
The date and time indicators

recorded

manually

cannot

be deleted.

If you do not record the date and time in the picture
Record the date and time in the black screen as the background
for about
then erase the date and time indicators before starting actual recording.

10 seconds,

Checking

recordings-

END SEARCH
- EDITSEARCH
- Rec Review

You can use these buttons
between the last recorded

_;T

to check the recorded picture for making the transition
scene and the next scene you record smooth.

ENDSEARCH

•I'EDITSEARCH -- _

You can go to the end of the recorded

section after you record.

In the standby mode, press END SEARCH.
The last five seconds of the recorded section are played back and your camcorder
returns to the standby mode. You can monitor the sound from the speaker.

You can search for the next recording

start point.

In the standby mode, hold down the either side of EDITSEARCH. The recorded portion
is played back.
+ : To go forward
: To go hackward
Rolease EDITSEARCH to stop playback. If you press START/STOP,
re-recording
begins
from the point you released EDITSEARCH. You cannot monitor the sound.

You can check the last recorded

section.

In the standby mode, press the _ side of EDITSEARCH momentarily.
The section you have stopped most recently will be played back for a few seconds, and
then your camcorder will return to the standby mode. You can monitur the sound from
the speaker.

Checking

recordings-

END SEARCH
- EDITSEARCH _
- Rec Review _

Notes
• The end search, edit search and Rec Review functions do not work with tapes
recorded in the Ili8 Him/standard
8 mm [] system. _
• If you start recording after using the end search function, occasionally, the transition
between the last scene you recorded and the next scene may not be smooth.
• Once you eiect tile cassette after you have recorded on the tape, the end search
function does not work.
If a tape has a blank portion between recorded portions
The end search function may not work correctly.

Playback-

Basics-

Playing

back

a tape

You can monitor the playback
you can monitor the playback

You can control
cameorder.

playback

picture
picture

on the LCD screen.
in the viewfinder.

using the Remote

Commander

If you close the LCD panel,

supplied

(1) Install the power source and insert the recorded
tape.
(2) Set the POWER switch to VCR/PLAYER
while pressing
(3) Open the LCD panel while pressing
OPEN.
(4) Press

q'4

(5) Press

to rewind

with your

the small green

button.*

_j
._
,<
_"

the tape.

to start playback.

(6) To adjust the volume, press either of the two buttons
close the LCD panel, sound is muted.
: To turn the volume down
+ : To turn the volume

on VOLUME.

When

you
3"

REW 8

VOLUME

1
To stop
Press ll.

* Modes

playback

on the POWER switch vary depending

on models

(p. 16).

Playing back a tape
If you leave the power on for a long time
Your can]corder gets wa_'m. This is not a malfunction.
Tapes that can be played back
• Tapes recorded in the Digital8 D system
• Tapes recorded in the Hi8 Him/standard

_
_
_
8 mm [] system

When monitoring on the LCD screen
You can turn the LCD panel over and move it back to the camcorder
screen facing out.

When you open or close the LCD panel
Make sure that the LCD panel is set vertically.

body with the LCD

Playing

back a tape

Press DISPLAY on the Remote

Commander.

Press DISPLAY on your camcorder.
The indicators appear on the screen.
To make tile indicators disappear, press DISPLAY again.

About
data
code
_
_
q[]_r
use the Remote Commander for this operation.
Your camcorder automatically
records not only pictures
code (date/time
or various settings when recorded).

on the tape but also the data

_) Set the POWER switch to VCR, then play back a tape.
(_) Press DATA CODE on the Remote Commander.
The display changes as f_Jllows:
date/time
--* various settings --* no indicator
Various settings

F ooooooo'

lc]

If1
[g!
[a]:
[bl:
[el:
[dl:
[el:
If]:
[gl:

Time code/Tape
SteadyShot off
Exposure mode
White balance
Gain
Shutter speed
Aperture value

counter

Playing back a tape
To not display various settings
Set DATA CODE to DATE in the menu settings (p. 222).
The display changes as follows when you press DATA CODE on the Remote
Commander:
date/time
_
no indicator
Notes on the data code _
• The data code does not work with tapes recorded
system.
• Various settings of the data code are not recorded
"Memory Stick. °
Data code (Various settings) =1_
_
The data code is your camcorder's
information
mode, tile data code will not be displayed.

in the Hi8 []Ill/standard
when recording

images

at the time of recording.

8 mm []
on a

In tile recording

When you use data code, bars (...... ) appear if =1_
=1_
_
:
A blank portion of the tape is being played back.
The tape is unreadable due to tape damage or noise.
The tape was recorded by a camcorder without tile date and time set.
Data code _
_
When you connect your eamcorder

to a TV, the data code appears

on the TV screen.

Remaining battery time indicator during playback _
=1_
_
=1_
The indicator indicates the approximate
continuous
playback time. The indicator may
not be correct, depending
on the conditions in which you are playing back. When you
close the LCD panel and open it again, it takes about one minute for the correct
remaining battery time to be displayed.

Playing

back a tape

To operate

the video control

buttons,

set the POWER switch to VCR/PLAYER.*

To pause playback
(viewing
a still image)
Press II during playback. To resume normal playback, press II or II,-.
g_d_

To advance the tape
Press I_- in the stop mode. To resmne normal playback, press 1_.

To rewind
the tape
Press _ in the stop mode. To resmne normal playback, press 1_.
To change the playback
direction
_
_
Press < on tile Remote Commander during playback to reverse tile playback direction.
To resume normal playback, press IP _.
To locate
a scene
monitoring
the picture
(picture
search)
Keep pressing _1 or _
during playback. To resume normal playback, release
button.

tile

To monitor
high-speed
pictures while advancing
or rewinding
the tape (skip scan)
Keep pressing _1 while rewinding or _
while advancing the tape. To resume
rewinding or advancing, release tile button.
To view

pictures

Press I_ on the Remote
press II,_.

at slow

speed

Comnmnder

To change
the slow playback
Press <, tben press |_ Oil the Remote

To view pictures
Press x2 on tile Remote
reverse direction, press
normal playback, press

during

(slow

playback)

playback.

direction
Commander.

To resume

normal

playback,

at double speed qE_]r _
Commander during playback. For double speed playback in tbe
<, then press x2 on the Remote Commander. To resmne
IP _.

To view pictures frame-by-frame
_
_
Press IIl_ on tile Remote Comnmnder in the playback pause mode. For frame-by-flame
playback in the reverse direction, press _111.To resume normal playback, press II,_.
To search
the last scene
recorded
(END SEARCH)
Press END SEARCH in tile stop mode. Tim last five seconds of tile recorded
played back and playback stops.

* Modes

on the POWER switch vary depending

on models

section are

(p. 16).

Playing back a tape
In the various playback modes
• The previous recording may appear as a mosaic image when playing back in the
Digital8 E) system. I111_ _
_
• Noise may appear when your camcorder plays back tapes recorded in the Hi8 H|m/
standard 8 mm [] system.
• Sound is muted.
When the playback pause mode lasts for a certain period *
Your camcorder automatically
stops. To resume playback, press mm,_.
Note on the slow playback mode in Digital8 E) system _
_
The slow playback can be performed
smoothly on your cameorder,
function does not work for an output image from the I_DV jack.
If slow playback lasts for about one minute
Your camcorder automatically
returns to normal

speed

playback.

When you play back a tape recorded in the LP mode _
Noise may appear on the LCD screen in the following cases:
slow playback
playback pause
picture search

* three minutes: _
_
five minutes: q_[_a _

however,

this

Viewing

recordings

on TV

Connect your camcorder to your TV with the A/V connecting cable supplied with your
camcorder to watch playback pictures on the TV screen. You can operate the video
control butlons in the same way as when you monitor playback pictures on the LCD
screen. When monitoring playback pictures on the TV screen, we recommend
that you
power your camcorder from a wall outlet using the AC Adaptor jp. 24). Refor to the
operating instructions
of your TV.
Open the jack cover. Connect your camcorder to the TV using the A/V connecting
supplied with your camcorder.
Then, set the TV/VCR selector on the TV to VCR.

cable

AUDIO/
VIDEO
S VIDEO
_"_-

A/V OUT
_
S VIDEO OUT

Red

: Signal flow

A/V OUT
S VIDEO OUT
: Signal flow

Black

Viewing

recordings

on TV

Connect your camcorder to the LINE IN input on the VCR by using the A/V connecting
cable supplied with your camcorder.
Set the input selector on the VCR to LINE.

Connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video input jack and the
white or the red plug to the audio input jack on tile VCR or tile TV. When the white
plug is connected, the left channel audio is output, and when the red plug is connected,
the right channel audio is output.

Use an NTSC system RFU adaptor (optional).
Refer to the operating instructions of your TV and the RFU adaptor.

Connect the audio plug of the A/V connecting cable supplied to the left (white) input
jack of your TV.

Note _
Noise appears

_
on the TV screen

in the various

playback

modes.

If your TV has an S video jack
Pictures can be reproduced
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/V
connecting cable. Connect the S video cable (optional) to the S video jacks on both your
camcorder and the TV.
To display the screen indicators on TV
Set DISPLAY to V-OUT/LCD
in the menu settings (p. 222).
Then, press DISPLAY on your camcorder.
To turn the screen
DISPLAY on your camcorder again.

indicators

off, press

Advanced

Recording

Operations

Recording still images
Stick" while recordlng
tZT

on a "Memory
on a tape

t_IT

You can record still images
mode.

on a" Memory

Stick" in the tape recording

Before operation
Insert a" Memory Stick" into your camcorder

or standby

(p. 127).

In tile standby mode or during tape recording, press PHOTO deeper.
Recording is completP when the bar scroll indicator disappears.
The still image when you pressed PHOTO deeper will be recorded on tile" Memory
Stick."

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In the standby mode
You can check an image on the screen by pressing PHOTO lightly. The CAPTURE
indicator appears. Recording does not start yet. To change the still image, release
PHOTO, select a still image again, and then press and hold PHOTO lightly.

_----_

Approximate

number

of images

that can be recorded

g@E

In the recording mode
You cannot check an image on the screen by pressing

PHOTO

lightly.

Recording
tape

still images on a" Memory

"Memory
Stick"
For more information,

Stick" while

recording

on a

see page 240.

Notes
• Do not shake
fluctuate.

or strike your camcorder

when you record

• You cannot record still images on a" Memory
_
indicator flashes):
Wide mode
BOUNCE
MEMORY MIX
END SEARCH

still images.

Stick" in tile following

The image may
functions

The following settings cannot be changed
The settings you selected when the POWER switch was set to MEMORY
Image quality (p. 128)
Rocording folder (p. 162)
To record still images using the Remote Commander
Press PHOTO on the Remote Commander.
Your camcorder
image on the screen.
During and after recording still images on a "Memory
Your canlcorder continues recording on tape.

immediately

(The

are used:

records

the

Stick"

Title
The title cannot be recorded.
While recording still images on a "Memory
Stick" in CAMERA mode
The image is recorded in the FIELD mode automatically
even if you select FRAME in
the menu settings.

Recording
tape

still images on a "Memory

Stick" while

recording

You can record still images on a" Memory Stick" with the self-timer.
the Remote Commander
for this operation.
Before operation
Insert a" Memory Stick" into your camcorder
(1) In the standby
(2) Turn

mode,

the SEL/PUSH

press

on a

You can also use

(p. 127).

to display

EXEC dial to select

the menu

SELFT1MER

settings.
in _1_, then press

the

gJ_

dial.
(3) Turn the SEL/PUSH
EXEC dial to select ON, then press
(4) Press MENU to make the menu settings disappear,
The _) (self-timer)

indicator

appears

the dial.
g

on the screen.

(5) Press PHOTO deeper,
Self-timer
starts counting
down from I 0 with a beep. In the last two seconds
the countdown,
the beep gets faster, then recording
starts automatically.

g
of
o

To cancel

self-timer

Set SELFTIMER to OFF in the menu settings in the standby
You cannot cancel self-timer using the Remote Commander.

mode.

Note
The self-timer is automatically
canceled when:
self-timer recording is finished.
tile POWER switch is set to OFF (CHG) or VCR.
Taking photos with the self-timer
The self-timer can only be operated when in the standby

mode.

Recording still images
Tape Photo recording

on a tape

You can record a still image like a photograph.
You can record about 510 images in the SP mode and about
on a tape which can record for 60 minutes in the SP mode.

765 images

in the LP mode

In the standby mode or during tape recording, press PHOTO deeper.
The still image on the screen is recorded for about seven seconds. The sound
those seven seconds is also recorded.
The still image is displayed

on the screen

until recording

during

is completed.

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DCR-TRV250

I_ICAPTURE

Recording

still images on a tape - Tape Photo recording

Notes
•
•
•
•

During Tape Photo recording,
You cannot use PHOTO while
When recording a still image,
The tape photo recording does
flashes).

you cannot change the mode or setting.
using BOUNCE in tile Fader function.
do not shake your camcorder. The image may fluctuate.
not work while using Fader (The {_Q indicator

If you record a moving subject with the tape photo recording function
The image may fluctuate when you play back the still image on other equipment.
This is not a malfunction.

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To use the tape photo recording function using the Remote Commander
Press PHOTO on the Remote Commander.
Your camcorder records an hnage on the
screen immediately.
O

_a
g
o

Using the wide

mode

If you connect a TV compatible
automatically
selected.

with the ID-1/ID-2

You can record a 16:9 wide picture

to watch

system,

the screen size is

on the 16:9 wide-screen

TV (16:9WIDE).

[bl

16:9WIDE

[a]

[a]:
[b]:
[c]:
[dl:

t6:9_

[dl

Recording in the 16:9WIDE mode
Playback on a normal TV
Playback on a wide TV in the normal
Full screen mode on a wide TV

In the standby

mode,

mode

set 16:9WIDE to ON in _[_ in the menu settings

screen

(p. 212).

Using the wide mode

You can record a cinemaqike
watch on the 16:9 wide-screen

picture {CINEMA) or a 16:9 wide picture (16:9FULL) to
TV. Refer to the operating instructions
of your TV.

CINENIA

[a]

CIN_

[bl
16:9FUU.

16:9FULL

[el
0

[a]:
[hi:
[c]:
[d]:

Recording in the CINEMA mode
Playback on a normal TV
Playback on a wide TV in the normal
Zoom mode on a wide TV

screen mode

[e]: Recording in tile 16:9FULL mode
If]: Full mode on a wide TV
In the standby mode, set 16:9WIDE to CINEMA
settings (p. 212).

CCD-TRV418

or 16:9FULL in _l_ in the menu

Using

the

wide

mode

To cancel the wide mode
In the standby mode, set the wide mode to OFF in tile menu settings.
In the wide mode
You cannot operate tile following functions:
OLD MOVIE _
_
(p. 65)
Recording still images on a" Memory Stick" in tape recording
standby _
BOUNCE (p. 61)

or tape recording

Connection for a IV _
_
_
Pictures recorded in the 16:gWIDE mode automatically
size when:

on the TV screen

You connect
system.
You connect

appear

your camcorder

to a TV that is compatible

your camcorder

to the S video jack on tile TV.

at full

with the video ID (ID-1/ID-2)

ID-1 system
The ID-1 system sends aspect ratio (screen horizontal/vertical
4:3, or letter box) with video signals.

ratio) information 06:9,

ID-Z system _
_
_
The ID-2 system sends a copyright protection signal with ID-I signals inserted between
video signals when you connect your camcorder to other equipment by an A/V
connecting cable.
In the wide

mode

The SteadyShot does not work. If you set the wide mode described below in the menu
settings when the SteadyShot is working, the _ indicator flashes and tile SteadyShot
does not function:
16:gWIDE to ON _
_
16:gWIDE to 16:gFULL _

Date or time indicator _
_
When you record in the 16:9FULL mode, the date or time indicator
wide-screen TVs.

will be widened

Using the fader

function

You can fade in or out to give your recording

a professional

appearance.

[al
FADER

M.FADER
(mosaic)
o.
O

STRIPE

g
o

BOUNCE*II*21

OVERLAP .2/

WIPE *_1

DOT .21
(random dot)

[b]
MONOTONE
When fading
When fading

in, the picture gradually
changes from black-and-white
to color.
out, the picture gradually changes from color to Mack-and-white.

•a_You can use BOUNCE
•_1Fade in only

when D ZOOM

is set to OFF in the menu setting.

Using the fader function
(1) TO fade

in [a]

In the standby mode,
TO fade OUt [b]
In the recording
The indicator
_

mode,
changes

press
press

FADER

until the desired
until

the desired

fader

indicator

fader indicator

flashes.
flashes.

as follows:

FADER -+ M.FADER
no indicator _

The last selected

FADER

-4 STRIPE -+ BOUNCE
DOT _,
WIPE _

fader mode

is indicated

(2) Press START/STOP.
The fader indicator
After fade in/out
ends, your camcorder
mode.

-+ MONOTONE
OVERLAP

first of all.
stops flashing.
automatically
returns

to the normal

To cancel the fader function
Before pressing START/STOP, press FADER repeatedly until the indicator disappears.
Notes _
_
_
• Tile OVERLAP, WIPE and DOT functions do not work with tapes recorded in the
t-ti8 I'||m/standard
8 mm [] system. _
• You cannot use the following functions while using the fader function. Also, you
cannot use the fader function while using the following functions:
Digital effect _
Color Slow Shutter I_
I_
Super NightShot _
Tape Photo recording _
Interval recording
Frame recording

Using the fader function
When you set the POWER switch to MEMORY
You cannot use the fader function.

When you select OVERLAP, WIPE, or DOT _
Your camcorder automatically
stores the picture recorded on the tape. While the picture
is being stored, the indicator flashes fast, and the picture from tile tape appears on the
screen. At this stage, the picture may not be recorded clearly, depending
on the tape
condition.
The date, time indicator _
_
_
and title do not fade in or fade out
Erase them before operating the fader function if they are not needed.
While using the bounce mode, you cannot use the following
Recording on a" Memory Stick" _
Exposure _
_
_

functions:

FOCUS

Zoom
Picture effect
PROGRAM AE
BACK LIGHT

Note on the bounce mode
The BOUNCE indicator does not appear in tile following
When D ZOOM is set to 40x or 700x. _
_
When D ZOOM is set to 40x or 560x. _
_
_
Wide mode
Picture effect
PROGRAM AE

functions:

Using special
You can digitally

effects
process

pictures

- Picture

to obtain special

NEG. ART [a] : The color and brightness
SEPIA :
The
B&W :
The
SOLARIZE [b] : The
SLIM [e] :
The

[a]

effocts like those in films or on TV.

of the picture

are reversed.

picture
picture
picture
picture

appears
appears
appears
expands

in sepia.
in monochrome
as an illustration
vertically.

STRETCH [d] : The picture
PASTEL [el :
The picture
MOSAIC [f] : The picture

expands
appears
appears

horizontally.
as a pale pastel drawing.
mosaic.

[b]

[el

(1) In CAMERA

mode,

(black-and-white,).
with strong contrast.

[all

press

[el

to display

the menu

(2) Turn the SEL/PUSH

EXEC dial to select

P EFFECT

(p. 211).
(3) Turn the SEE/PUSH

EXEC dial to select

the desired

press

the dial.

MENU
TO cancel

Picture

effect

Set P EFFECT to OFF in the menu settings.
While using Picture effect _
_1_
You cannot select OLD MOVIE with Digital effect.
When you set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG)
Picture effect is automatically
canceled.

effect

[rl

settings.

in _,
picture

then press

the dial

effect mode,

then

Using special

effects-

You can add special effects to recorded
sound is recorded normally.

Digital
images

effect

using the various

STILL
You can record a still image so that it is superimposed

digital

functions.

The

on a moving picture.

FLASH (FLASH MOTION)
You can record still images

successively

at regular

intervals.

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LUMI. (LUMINANCEKEY)
You can swap the brighter area in a still image with a moving picture.
TRAIL
You can record a picture so that an incidental image like a trail is left.

_a
g

SLOW SHTR (SLOW SHUTTER)
You can slow down the shutter
dark pictures more brightly.

speed.

The slow shutter

mode is good for recording

OLD MOVIE
You can add an old movie type atmosphere
to pictures. Your camcorder automatically
changes the screen format to wide and the color to sepia and set the appropriate
shutter
speed.
Still image

Moving

picture

Still image

Moving

picture

STILL

LUMI.

Using special effects

- Digital

effect

(1) In CAMERA mode, press MENU to display the menu settings.
(2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select D EFFECT in _, then press the dial
(p. 21 I).
(3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired digital effect mode.
(4) Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. The bars appear on the screen. In tim STILL
and LUM1. modes, the still image is stored in memory.
(5) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the effect, then press the dial.
Effect

Items to be adjusted

STILL

The degree of still image you want to superimpose
picture.
The interval of flash motion.

FLASH
LUMI.

The brightness
with a moving

of the area in the still image which is to be swapped
picture.

TRAIL

The vanishing

time of the incidental

SLOW SHTR

Shutter speed. The larger the shutter
shutter speed becomes.

OLD MOVIE

No adjustment

picture.
speed

number,

the slower

the

necessary.

The more bars there are on the screen, the stronger the effect.
in the following
modes: STILL, FLASH, LUMh and TRAIL.

To cancel Digital effect
Set D EFFECT to OFF in tile menu settings.

on the moving

The bars appear

Using special effects

- Digital

effect

Notes
• The following
Fader

functions

do not work during

digital

effects:

Super NightShot
Color Slow Shutter
• The PROGRAM AE function does not work in the slow shutter mode.
• The following functions do not work in tile OLD MOVIE mode:
Wide mode
Picture effect
PROGRAM AE

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When you set the POWERswitch to OFF (CHG)
Digital effect is automatically canceled.
When recording
in the slow shutter mode
Auto focus may not be effoctive. Focus manually

using a tripod.

Shutter speed

_a
g
o

Shutter

speed

nun3ber

Shutter

speed

SLOW

SHTR

1/30

SLOW

SHTR 2

1/15

SLOW

SHTR 3

1/8

SLOW

SHTR 4

1/4

Using the PROGRAM

AE function

You can select the PROGRAM AE (Auto Exposure) mode to suit your specific shooting
requirements.
(SPOTLIGHT)
This mode prevents people's faces, for example, from appearing
when shooting subjects lit by strong light in the theater.

excessively

white

_J (PORTRAIT)
This mode brings out the subject
people or flowers.

while creating

a soft background

for subjects

such as

(SPORTS)
This mode minimizes

camera shake

on fast-moving

subjects such as in tennis

oi- golf.

"_" (BEACH & SKi)
This mode prevents people's faces from appearing dark in strong light or reflected
such as at a beach in midsummer
or on a ski slope.

light,

(SUNSETMOON)
This mode allows you to maintain atmosphere
when you are recording
night views, fireworks displays and neon signs.

sunsets,

general

[] (LANDSCAPE)
This mode is for when you record distant subjects such as mountains and prevents your
camcorder from focusing on glass or metal mesh in windows when you record a subject
behind glass or a screen.

Using the PROGRAM

AE function

(1) In CAMERA or MEMORY mode, press MENU to display the menu settings.*
(2) Turn the SEL/PUSH
EXEC dial to select PROGRAM
AE in _, then press the
dial (p. 211).
(3) Turn

the SEL/PUSH

EXEC dial to select

the desired

mode,

then press

the dial.

2
e_
o

o
MENU

To cancel the PROGRAM AE function
Set PROGRAM AE to AUTO in the menu settings.
Notes
• In tile SPOTLIGHT, SPORTS and BEACH & SKI modes, you cannot take close-ups.
This is because your camcorder is set to focus only on subjects in the middle to far
distance.
• In the SUNSETMOON
and LANDSCAPE modes, your camcorder is set to focus only
on distant subjects.
• The following functions do not work in the PROGRAM AE function:
Color Slow Shutter _
SLOW SHUTTER _
OLD MOVIE _
BOUNCE
• PROGRAM AE function does not work in the following cases (The indicator flashes):
When using MEMORY MIX on a "Memory Stick." _
When NIGHTSHOT
is set to ON.
If you are recording under a discharge tube such as a fluorescent lamp, sodium
lamp or mercury lamp
Flickering oi- changes in color may occur in tile following modes. If this happens, turn
the PROGRAM AE function off:
PORTRAIT
SPORTS
Even if the PROGRAM AE function is selected
You can adjust the exposure.

* Modes

on the POWER switch vary depending

on models

(p. 16}.

Adjusting
You can

the exposure
manually

adjust

adjusted.
Adjust the exposure

and

manually

set the exposure.
in the following

When
When

the sul_iect is backlit.
shooting
bright
subjects

against

When

recording

(e.g.

dark

pictures

manually

dark

night

Nornmlly,

exposure

is automatically

cases:
backgrounds.

scenes)

faithfully.

(1) In CAMERA or MEMORY mode, press EXPOSURE.* The exposure
appears on the screen.
(2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the brightness.

To return to the
Press EXPOSURE.

automatic

exposure

indicator

mode

Note
When you adjust tile exposure
Color Slow Shutter _
BACK LIGHT

marmally,

the following

functions

do not work:

Your camcorder automatically returns to the automatic exposure mode:
If you change the PROGRAM AE mode.
If you slide NIGHTSHOT
to ON.

* Modes on the POWER

switch vary depending

on models

(p. 16).

Focusing

manually

You can gain better results by manually adjusting the focus in the following cases:
• The autofocus mode is not effective when shooting:
Subjects through glass covered with water droplets.
Horizontal stripes.
Subjects with little contrast with backgrounds
such as walls or the sky.
• When you want to change the focus from a subject in the foreground
to a subject in
the background.
• Shooting a stationary subject when using a tripod.
Normally, focus is automatically
adjusted.

(1) In CAMERA
the screen.
(2) Turn

or MEMORY

the SEL/PUSH

mode,

press

FOCUS.*

The _

indicator

appears

on
o

EXEC dial to sharpen

focus.

FOCUS

To return to the autofocus
Press FOCUS.

mode

To focus precisely
It is easier to focus on subjects if you adjust the zoom to shoot at the "W" (wide-angle)
after focusing at the "_1_ (telephoto) position.
When you shoot close to the subject
Focus at the end of the" W" (wide-angle)

position.

The _ indicator changes to the following
IA when recording a distant sul_[ect.
• when the subject is too close to focus on.

* Modes

on the POWER switch vary depending

indicators:

on models

(p. 16).

Interval

recording

You can make a time-lapse recording by
setting your camcorder to automatically
record and standby sequentially.
You can
achieve an excellent recording for flowering,
gradual appearances,
etc., with this function.

Example

[c]/'

loMI.

' lOMI.

....

I....

[a]: Recording time (REC TIME)
[b]: Waiting time
[c]: Interval time (INTERVAL)

(1) In the standby mode, press MENU to display the menu settings.
(2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select INT. REC in _, then press the dial
(p. 219).
(3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select SET, then press the dial.
(4) Set INTERVAL and REC TIME.
(_) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select INTERVAL, then press the dial.
@ Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired interval time, then
press the dial.
The time: 30SEC *-, 1MIN _ 5MIN -,-+ 10MIN
(_) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select REC TIME, then press the dial.
(_) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired recording time, then
press the dial.
The time: 0.5SEC *-+ 1SEC *-_ 1.5SEC _ 2SEC
(_) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select _ RETURN, then press the dial.
(5) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select ON, then press the dial.
(6) Press MENU to make the menu settings disappear. The INTERVAL TAPE
indicator flashes.
(7) Press START/STOP to start intmwal recording. The INTERVAL TAPE
indicator lights up.

Interval

recording

To cancel
interval
recording
Perform either of the following:
Set INT. REC to OFF in the menu settings.
Set the POWER switch to the position other than CAMERA.

To perform
You earl

perform

normal
normal

recording
recording

only

during
once

interval

during

Press START/STOP.
The INTERVAL TAPE indicator
starts. To stop normal recording, press START/STOP
appears.
On recording
time
There may be a discrepancy
selected
time.

in the recording

time

recording

interval.

flashes, and normal recording
again and tile screen in step (6)

of up

to +/

six frames

from

the

Frame by frame recording
- Frame recording
You can make a recording with a stop motion animated effect using frame recording.
To create this effect, alternately move tile subject a little and make a frame recording.

We recommend
that you use a tripod,
Commander
after step (5).
(1) In the standby

mode,

press

and operate

to display

your camcorder

the menu

(2) Turn the SEL/PUSH

EXEC dial to select

FRAME

dial (p, 219).
(3) Turn the SEL/PUSH

EXEC dial to select

ON, then press

settings.

REC in m,

to recording

then press

the

the dial.

(4) Press MENU to make the menu settings disappear.
The FRAME REC indicator
appears.
(5) Press START/STOP
to start frame recording.
Your camcorder
recording
for about six frames, and returns
(6) Move the subject, and repeat step (5).

using the Remote

makes

standby.

To cancel the frame recording
Perform either of the following:
Set FRAME REC to OFF in the menu settings.
Set the POWER switch to the position other than CAMERA.
Note
The remaining

tape time is not indicated

correctly

When using the frame recording function
The last recorded cut is longer than other cuts.

if you use this function

continuously.

Superimposing

a title

You can select one of the eight preset titles and the two custom
also select the language, color, size and position of titles.

(1) In the standby mode, press TITLE to display
display appears
on the screen.
(2) Turn
(3) Turn

the SEL/PUSH
the SEL/PUSH

EXEC dial to select
EXEC dial to select

The titles are displayed
(4) Change
(_) Turn
press
(_) Turn
dial.

the
the
the
the

(_ Repeat

in the language

color, size, or position,
SEL/PUSH
EXEC dial
dial. The selected item
SEL/PUSH
EXEC dial

steps

(_) and _) until

titles (p. 77). You can

the title menu.

The title menu

_2_, then press the dial.
the desired title, then press

the dial.

you selected.

if necessary.
to select COLOR, SIZE, or POSITION,
then
appears
on the screen,
to select the desired item, then press the

,_
=
o
"_
_,

the title is laid out as desired.

(5) Press the SEL/PUSH
EXEC dial again to complete
the setting.
(6) Press START/STOP
to start recording.
(7) When you want to stop recording
the title, press TITLE.

1
TITLE

Superimposing

a title

To superimpose
the title
while
you are recording
Press TITLE while you are recording, and carry out steps (2) to (5). When you press the
SEL/PUSH EXEC dial at step (5), the title is recorded.
To select
the language
of
If you want to change the language,
language and return to step (2).

Note _

a preset
title
select r_ before step (2). Then select the desired

The date and time, or either
position of the title.

of them, may not be displayed

depending

on the size or

If you display the menu while superimposing a title
The title is not recorded while the menu is displayed.
To use a custom

title

If you want to use a custom title, select I_l in step (2).
Title setting
• The title color changes as follows:
WHITE _
YELLOW *-+ VIOLET _
• The title size changes
SMALL *-+ LARGE

RED *-+ CYAN *-+ GREEN *-+ BLUE

as follows:

You cannot input 13 characters or more in LARGE size. If you input more than 12
characters, the title size returns to SMALL even if you select LARGE.
• The title position changes as follows:
1 *-* 2 ,_+ 3 ¢-+ 4 *-* 5 *-, 6 ¢-+ 7 ,_+ 8 ,_+ 9
The larger the position number, the lower the title is positioned.
When you select the title size" LARGE," you cannot choose position

In CINEMA mode, you cannot
8 or 9 for" LARGE" size titles.

choose position

9 for "SMALL"

size titles, and position

When you are selecting and setting the title
You cannot record the title displayed on the screen.
When you superimpose a title while you are recording
The IJeep does not sound.

While you are playing back
You can superimpose a title. However, the title is not recorded on the tape.
You can record a title when you dub a tape by connecting your camcorder to a VCR
with the A/V connecting cable.

If you use the i.LINK cable instead
title.

of the A/V connecting

cable, you cannot

record

the

Making

your own

titles

You can make up to two titles and store them in your camcorder.
to 20 characters.

Each title can have up

(1) In CAMERA or VCR/PLAYER mode, press TITLE.*
(2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select [_, then press the dial.
(3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select CUSTOM1 SET or CUSTOM2 SET,
then press the dial.
(4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the column of the desired character,
then press the dial.
(5) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired character, then press the
dial.
(6) Repeat steps (4) and (5) until you have selected all characters and completed
the title.
(7) To finish making your own titles, turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select SET,
then press the dial. The title is stored in memory.
(8) Press TITLE to make the title menu disappear.

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* Modes

on the POWER switch vary depending

on models

(p. 16).

Making

your own titles
To change
a title
you have
stored
In step (3), select CUSTOMI SET or CUSTOM2 SET, depending
on which title you want
to change, then press the SEL/PUSH
EXEC dial.
Turn the SEL/PUSH
EXEC dial to select [÷1, then press the dial to delete the title. The
last character is erased. Enter the new title as desired.
If it takes a certain period *_ or longer to enter characters in the standby mode
while a cassette is in your camcorder
The power automatically
goes off. The characters you have entered remain stored in
memory. Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) once, and turn it to CAMERA again,
then start from step (1).
We recommend
setting the POWER switch to VCR/PLAYER
or removing the cassette
so that your camcorder is not automatically
turned off while you are entering title
characters. *_1
To erase a character
Select [÷1- The last character

is erased.

To enter a space
Select [Z& ?!], then select the blank part between
If you select [-)P2I
The menu for selecting
to the previous screen.

alphabet

and Russian characters

*li three minutes: _
_
_
five minutes: q_
_
*_1Modes on the POWER switch vary depending

& and ?.

appears.

on models

Select [->P1] to return

(p. 16).

Using the built-in

light

You can use the built-in light to suit your shooting situation. The recommended
distance between the subject and camcorder is about 1.5 m (5 f_et).
In CAMERA or MEMORY mode, press LIGHT repeatedly
appears on the screen.*
The indicator changes as follows:
_+

[

_:lgllm

-+ _al_

-+ no indicator

until the _IM

indicator

The built-in light turns on.
If you turn tile POWER switch to OFF (CHG), the built-in light turns off
simultaneously.
You cannot turn the built-in light on by turning the POWER switch to
CAMERA or MEMORY again.* To turn on the built in light again, press LIGHT again in
CAMERA or MEMORY mode.*
LIGHT

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Built-in light

To turn off the built-in
light
Press LIGHT repeatedly until no indicator appears on the screen.
To turn
on the built=in
light automatically
Press LIGItT repeatedly until the _Dmm
indicator appears on the screen.
The huilt-in light automatically
turns on and off according to the ambient brightness.

Be careful not to touch the lighting section, because the plastic window and
surrounding surfaces are hot while the light is on. It remains hot for a while after
the light is turned off.

Not to be handled by children.
Emits intense heat and light.
Use with caution to reduce the risk of fire or injury to persons.
Do not directly aim the light at persons or materials from less than 1.22 m (4 feet)
away during use and until the light becomes cool.
Turn the built-in light off when not in use.

* Modes on the POWER switch vary depending

on models

(p. 16).

Using the built-in

light

Notes
• The built-in light turns off automatically
in the following cases:
When you leave it on for more than five minutes with tile POWER
MEMORY. _

switch set to

When it stays on in the AUTO mode (_D_)
for more than five minutes.
When you leave it on for more than five minutes with no cassette inserted or after
the tape has run out.
To turn the built4n light on again, press LIGHT again.
• The batte_\y pack discharges quickly while the builtqn light is turned on. Turn it off
when not in use.
• When you do not use your eamcorder,
turn the builMn light off and remove
battery pack to avoid turning on the builMn light accidentally.

the

• When flickering occurs while shooting in the AUTO mode (_m),
press LIGHT
until the _1_
indicator appears.
• The huilt-in light may turn on/off when you use the PROGRAM AE or backlight
function while shooting in the AUTO mode (_).
• The built-in light may turn off when inserting or ejecting a cassette.
• The builtqn light is turned off in the following cases:
While the end search function is working
Interval time of Interval recording
• When you use the conversion lens (optional), light from the huilt4n
and may not illuminate the subject properly.

light is blocked

Using the built-in

light

Use the Sony XB-3D halogen lamp (optional). The supplied halogen
commercially
available. Purchase the Sony XB-3D halogen lamp.
Remove the power source before replacing the bulb.
(1) Remove the built-in light unit while pushing
the hole under
unit using a wire.
(2) Turn the bulb housing
unit.

counterclockwise

(3) Replace

a d_T cloth.

(4) Attach
unit.

the bulb using
the bulb

housing

by turning

and detach

it clockwise,

lamp is not

the built-in

from the built-in

then replace

light
light

the built-in

light

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NOTE
Be sure to align the tab with
the groove when inserting.

• When replacing
tile risk of fire.

the bulb, use only the Sony XB-3D halogen

lamp (optional)

to reduce

• To prevent possible burn hazard, disconnect the power source before replacing and
do not touch the bulb until the bulb becomes cool enough to handle (for about 30
minutes or more).
Note
To prevent the bulb from being smudged with finger prints,
etc. If the bulb is smudged, wipe it thoroughly.

handle

it with a dry cloth,

Inserting

a scene

You can insert a scene in the middle of a recorded tape by setting the start and end
points. The previously recorded frames between these start and end points will be
erased.
Use the Remote Commander
for this operation.

,_(al

(1) In the standby

[bl

mode,

keep pressing

EDITSEARCH,

and release

the insert end point [b].
(2) Press ZERO SET MEMORY on the Remote Commander.
The ZERO SET MEMORY indicator
flashes and the counter
(3) Keep pressing

the

_g)side of ED1TSEARCH

and release

the button

resets

to zero.

the button

at the

insmt start point [a].
(4) Press START/STOP
to start recording.
The scene is instated.
point. Your camcorder

Recording
stops automatically
returns to the standby mode.

The zero set memoq/function

near the counter

zero

is canceled.

ZERO SET
MEMORY

EDITSEARCH

Notes
• The zero set memory function does not work with tapes recorded in the Hi8 Rill/
standard 8 mm [] system.
• The picture and the sound may be distorted at the end of the inserted section when it
is played hack.
If a tape has a blank portion between recorded portions
The zero set memory function may not work correctly.

Advanced

Playback

Playing

Operations

back a tape

with

picture

effects

During playback, you can process a scene using the following
NEG.ART, SEPIA, B&W and SOLARIZE.

picture

(1) In the playback

to display

or playback

pause

mode,

press

settings.
(2) Turn the SEL/PUSH

EXEC dial to select

P EFFECT

(p. 211).
(3) Turn the SEL/PUSH

EXEC dial to select

the desired

press

in _,
picture

effects:

the menu

then press
effect

the dial

mode,

then

the dial.

For details

of each picture

effect,

see page 64.

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To cancel Picture effect
Set P EFFECT to OFF in the menu settings.

Playing back a tape with picture effects
Notes
• You cannot record images on a tape on your camcorcler while you are processing the
image using Picture effect. However, you can record images as follows:
on a _Memory Stick" as a still image _
on a VCR using your camcorder as a player
• Picture effPct does not work with tapes recorded in the Hi8 Him/standard 8 mm []
system.
• You cannot process externally input scenes using Picture effect.
Picturesprocessedby Picture effect
Pictures processed by Picture effect are not output through the _ DVjack.
When you set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) or stop playing back
Picture effect is automatically
canceled.

Playing

back a tape with

digital

During playback, you can process a scene using the following
STILL, FLASH, LUML and TRAIL.
(1) In the playback

mode

or playback

pause

mode,

press

effects
digital

menu settings.
(2) Turn the SEL/PUSH

EXEC dial to select

D EFFECT

in _,

(p. 211).
(3) Turn the SEL/PUSH

EXEC dial to select

the desired

digital

press the dial. The bars appear on the screen.
In the STILL or LUML mode, the picture shown

when

PUSH EXEC dial is captured
and stored in memory
(4) Turn the SEL/PUSH
EXEC dial to adjust the effect,
For details

of each digital

effect,

see page 65.

effects:

to display

then press

the
the dial

effect mode,

you press

then

the SEL/

as a still image at the time.
then press the dial.

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To cancel Digital effect
Set D EFFECTto OFF in the menu settings.

Playing back a tape with digital

effects

Notes
• You cannot record images on a tape on your camcorder while you are processing the
image using Digital effect. However, you can record images as follows:
on a _Memory Stick" as a still image
on a VCR using your camcorder as a player
• Digital effect does not work with tapes recorded in the Hi8 I'l|m/standard
8 mm []
system.
• You cannot process externally input scenes using Digital effect.
Picturesprocessedby Digital effect
Pictures processed by Digital effect are not output through the L DV jack.
When you set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) or stop playing back
Digital effect is automatically
canceled.

Enlarging recorded images
- Tape PB ZOOM
You can enlarge an image recorded on tapes.
Besides the operation
described here, your camcorder
on a" Memory Stick" (p. 172).

can enlarge

still images recorded

(1) In the playback
or playback
pause mode, press PB ZOOM. The center of the
image is enlarged to about twice its size, and [] [] appear on the screen.
(2) Turn
dial.

the SEL/PUSH

EXEC dial to move

the enlarged

[]

: To view

the upper

part of the image

[]

: To view

the lower

part of the image

(3) Turn

the SEL/PUSH

EXEC dial to move

image,

then press

the

gJ_

the enlarged

image,

then press

the

dial.
[]
[]

: To view
: To view

the left pro1 of the image (Turn the dial downward.)
the right pm_i of the image (Turn the dial upward.)

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(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 : To decrease
T : To increase

the zoom ratio
the zoom ratio

_-O
"_

4
p_

zoom

oa20

_xEcl

[]

To cancel Tape PB ZOOM
Press PB ZOOM.

Enlarging

recorded

images - Tape PB ZOOM

Notes
• You cannot record images on a tape or on a" Memory Stick" on your camcorder while
you are processing the image using Tape PB ZOOM. However, you can record in]ages
on a VCR using your camcorder as a player.
• Tape PB ZOOM does not work with tapes recorded in the Hi8 Him/standard 8 mm []
system.
• You cannot process externally input scenes using Tape PB ZOOM.
Images in Tape PB ZOOM
These images are not output
Tape
The
You
You
You

through

the _ DV jack.

PB ZOOM is automatically canceled when:
POWER switch is set to OFF (CHG).
stop playing back.
press MENU.
press TITLE.

Quickly locating a scene
- ZERO SET MEMORY
Your camcorder
"0:00:00."

automatically

searches

for the scene having

Use the Remote Commander
for this operation.
Use this function, for example, to view a desired
(1) In the playback
on the screen.
(2) Press

ZERO

mode,

press

SET MEMORY

DISPLAY

(3) Press

[] when

(4) Press

automatically

you want

to rewind
when

MEMORY
indicator
(5) Press If,--. Playback

scene later on during

when

at the point

counter shows" 0:00:00," then starts
The ZERO SET MEMORY indicator

a tape counter

the tape

you want

counter

to locate

value of

playback.
is not displayed

later. The tape

counting.
flashes on the screen.

to stop playback.

the tape to the counter's
the counter

reaches

zero point.

approximately

The tape stops
zero.

The ZERO SET

disappears,
and the time code appears.
starts from the counter's
zero point.

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Notes
• The zero set memory does not work with tapes recorded
standard 8 mm [] system.
• When you press ZERO SET MEMORY before rewinding
is canceled.
• There may be a discrepancy
counter.

of several

seconds between

If a tape has a blank portion between recorded
The zero set memory may not work correctly.

in the Hi8 H|m/
the tape, the zero set memory
the time code and the tape

portions

The zero set memory also in the standby mode
When you insert a scene in the middle of a recorded tape, press ZERO SET MEMORY
the point you want to end the insertion. Rewind the tape to tile insert start point, and
start recording. Recording stops automatically
at the tape counter zero point. Your
camcorder returns to the standby mode.

Searching for a recording
- DATE SEARCH

by date

Your camcorder can automatically
search for the point where the recording date
changes and starts playback fl'om that point.
Use the Remote Commander
for this operation.
Use this function to check where recording dates change or to edit the tape at each
recording date.

JUL 4 20032

"JUL

5 20034

[a]
(1) Set the POWER

" DEC 31 2003

[h]
switch

[c]

to VCR.

(2) Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander
repeatedly
until the DATE
SEARCH indicator
appears
on the screen. The indicator
changes as follows:
DATE

,,-+ (no indicator)

DATE

-+ PHOTO

SCAN

-+ (no indicator)

t
(3) When the current
to search toward

position is [b], press _
to search toward
[a] or press
[c]. Your camcorder
automatically
starts playback
at the point

where the date changes.
Each time you press P9999.

The indication of the number of recordable still
images
Depending on the image quality setling and the complexity of tile subject, tile indication
of the remaining number of recordable still images may not change even after you
record an image.
In CAMERA or VCR mode
• The current recording folder indicator is displayed for about five seconds in the
following cases:
When a" Memo_ T Stick" is inserted
When the POWER switch is set to another position
• The current recording folder indicator is displayed while your camcorder is capturing
an image or recording a still image on a" Memory Stick."
The current recording folder indicator takes priority over the 16 BIT indicator {audio
mode) when it is displayed.

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Recording
- Memory

still images on a "Memory
Photo recording

Stick"

You can record still images on _ Memory Stick" s with the self-timer.
the Remote Commander
for this operation.
(1) Set the POWER
the left (unlock)

switch to MEMORY.
position.

(2) Press

(3) Turn
dial.

the SEL/PUSH

to display

the menu

Make

sure that the LOCK switch

PHOTO

Self-timer
starts
the countdown,

is set to

settings.

EXEC dial to select

SELFT1MER

in _,

(4) Turn the SEL/PUSH
EXEC dial to select ON, then press
(5) Press MENU to make the menu settings disappear.
The _) (self-timer)
indicator
appears
on the screen.
(6) Press

You can also use

then press

the

the dial.

deeper.
counting
down from I0 with a beep. In the last two seconds
the beep gets faster, then recording
starts automatically.

PHOTO
o
PHOTO

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MENU

To cancel

self-timer

Set SELFTIMER to OFF in the menu settings while your camcorder
mode. You cannot cancel self-timer with the Remote Commander.

is in the standby

Note
The self-timer is automatically
canceled when:
Self-timer recording is finished.
The POWER switch is set to OFF (CHG) or VCR.

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Recording
,mages

images

from a tape as still

Your camcorder can read moving picture data recorded on a tape in the Digital8 [)
system, and record it as a still image on a" Memory Stick."
Your camcorder can also capture moving picture data through the input connector and
record it as a still image on a" Memory Stick."
Before operation
• Insert a tape recorded in the Digital8 D system
• Insert a" Memory Stick" into your camcorder.
(1) Set the POWER

switch

into your camcorder.

to VCR.

(2) Press I_. Moving pictures recorded
(3) Keep pressing
PHOTO lightly until
The CAPTURE
indicator
appears
To change the still image, release
(4) Press PHOTO deeper. Recording

on the tape are played back.
the picture from the tape freezes.

on the screen. Recording
does not start yet.
PHOTO and select a still image again.
is complete when the bar scroll indicator

disappears.
The image displayed
on the screen when you pressed PHOTO
deeper will be recorded
on the" Memo_3z Stick." Playback of the tape is
resumed.

PLAY

136

FiNE

IIIIIIIID

Recording

images from a tape as still images

When the accesslamp is lit or flashing
Do not shake or knock the unit. Also do not turn the power off, eject the" Memory
Stick" or remove the batte_T pack. Otherwise, image data may become damaged.
If the gfl indicator appears on the screen
The inserted" Memory Stick" is incompatible
with your camcorder because its format
does not conform with your camcorder.
Check tile format of the" Memory Stick."
If you press PHOTO lightly in the playback mode
Your camcorder stops momentarily.

Sound recorded on a tape
You cannot record audio from a tape.
When you press PHOTO on the Remote Commander
Your camcorder immediately
records the image that is on tile screen when you press
the button.

Titles superimposedon tapes
You cannot record titles on the" Memo=T Stick." However, you can record titles which
have already been recorded on tapes.
Data code
The data code (date/timP) when it is recorded on the _Memory Stick" fi-om a tape is
recorded.
The data code (various settings) is not recorded.
The data codes recorded on a tape are not recorded.
While recording images from a tape as still images
The image is recorded in the FRAME mode automatically
the menu settings.
Recording folder
You cannotchangethe
recording folder.
The recording folderyou
selected whenthe
used (p. 162).

even if you select FIELD in

POWER switch wassettoMEMORY

137

Recording

images from

a tape as still images

Before operation
Set DISPLAY to LCD in tile menu
(1) Set the POWER

switch

settings.

(The default

setting

is LCD.) (p. 222)

to VCR.

(2) Play back the recorded
tape, or turn the TV on to see the desired program.
The picture fi-om TV or VCR appears
on the screen of your camcorder.
(3) Follow steps (3) and (4) on page 136.

Using the AIV connecting cable

TV
Yellow
OUT
@ S VIDEO
VIDEO
AUDIO/
VIDEO
VCR
: Signal flow

Connect tile yellow plug of the A/V
VCR or the TV.

A/V connecting

connecting

cable (supplied)

cable to the video output

jack on the

If your TV or VCR has an S video jack
Pictures can be reproduced
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/V
connecting cable.
Connect an S video cable (optional) to the S video jacks of both your camcorder and the
TV or VCR.

138

Recording

images

Using the

from

a tape

as still

images

i.LINK cable

VCR

DV OUT
tLDV

i.LINK cable
(optional)

_,
this side.

4
: Signal flow

Note
In the following instances,"
_ REC ERROR" is displayed and recording is not possible.
Record distortion-free
images:
When recording on a tape in a poor recording state, for example, on a tape that has
been repeatedly
used for dubbing.
Between

scenes or in the various

standard 8 mm [] system.
When attempting
to input images
when a TV tuner unit is in use.

playback

modes on the tape recorded

that are distorted

o
"_
_'

in Hi8 HID/

clue to poor radio wave reception

139

Superimposing
a still image in the
"Memory
Stick" on an image
- MEMORY MIX
You can superimpose
a still image you have recorded on the *Memory Stick" on the
moving picture you are recording. You can record the superimposed
images on a tape
or a _Memory Stick" as still images.
M. CHROM
(memory
chroma
key)
You can swap only the blue area of a still
a moving

image,

such

as an illustration

or a frame,

with

picture.

M. LUMI (memory luminance
key)
You can swap a brighter area of a still image, such as a handwritten
illustration
or a
title, with a moving picture. Recording a title on the" Memory Stick" before a trip or
event is recommended.
C. CHROM (camera chroma key)
You can superimpose
a moving picture on a still image such as an image that can be
used as background.
Shoot tile subject against a blue background.
Only the blue area of
the moving image will be swapped with tile still image.
M. OVERLAP * (memory overlap)
You can make a moving picture fade in on top of a still image recorded
Stick" as the overlap function.
Still image

M. CHROM

Moving

picture

Moving

picture

Moving

picture

on the ¢Memory

Blue
Still image

M. LUMI

Still image

C. CHROM

Blue
Still image

Moving

picture

M. OVERLAP*

140

* The superimposed

image using M. OVERLAP

can be recorded

on tapes only.

Superimposing
a still image in the" Memory
- MEMORY MIX

Before
• Insert

operation
a tape for recording

• Insert

a" Memory

Stick"

into your
containing

Stick" on an image

camcorder.
still images

(1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA.
(2) In the standby mode, press MEMORY

into

your

MIX,

The first recorded

image appears

in the bottom-right

thumbnail

The last image

that is used

image.

displayed
next time.
(3) Press MEMORY+/
to select the still image
: To see the previous
image
+ : To see the next image
(4) Turn the gEL/PUSH
EXEC dial to select

the SEL/PUSH

corner

in MEMORY
you want

the desired

The mode changes as follows:
M, CHROM H M. LUMI ,,-+ C. CHROM
(5) Press

camcorder.

of the screen

to superimpose.

mode.

M. OVERLAP

EXEC dial.

The still image overlaps
with the picture
(6) Turn the SEL/PUSH
EXEC dial to adjust

on the screen.
the effect.

M. CHROM

The degree

M. LUMI

swapped
with a moving picture
The brightness
of the area in the still image

which

is to be

C. CHROM

swapped
with a moving picture
The degree of the blue areas in the moving

picture

which

M. OVERLAP

be swapped
with a still image
No adjustment
necessary

The fewer
(7) Press

bars there

START/STOP

as a

MIX will be

of the blue areas

are on the screen,

in the still image which

the stronger

is to be

is to
0

the effect

becomes.

to start recording.

START/STOP

2
MEMORY
MIX

5
Still image

6
141

Superimposing
a still image in the" Memory
• MEMORY MIX

Stick" on an image

To change
the still image
to superimpose
Do either of tile following:
Press MEMORY+/
before step (7).
Press the SEL/PUSH
EXEC dial before step (7), and repeat the procedure
(3).

from step

To change the mode setting
Press the SEL/PUSI I EXEC dial before step (7), and repeat the procedure from step (4).
To cancel MEMORY
Press MEMORY MIX.

MIX

Notes
• You cannot use MEMORY MIX for moving pictures recorded on a" Memory Stick."
• When the overlapping still image has a large amount of white, the thumbnail image of
the picture may not be clear.
Image data modified on your computer or shot with other equipment
You may not be able to play modified images back with your camcorder.

When you selectM. OVERLAP
You cannot change the still image or the mode setting.
During recording
You cannot change

the mode setting.

Sampleimages
• Tile" Memory Stick" supplied with your camcorder is already stored with tile
protected 20 images _
:
For M. CHROM: 18 images {such as a frame) 101-0001to 101-0018
For C. CHROM: two images (such as a background} 101-0019 to 101-0020
• The CD-ROM supplied with your camcorder is already stored with 20 images (p. 191):
For M. CHROM: 18 images {such as a frame) DSC 00001 to DSC 00018
For C. CHROM: two images (such as a background) DSC 00019 to DSC 00020

142

Superimposing
a still image in the" Memory
- MEMORY MIX

Before operation
Insert a" Memory

Stick" containing

(1) Set the POWER

switch

the left (unlock)
(2) Press MEMORY

position.
MIX.

still images

to MEMORY.

Stick" on an image

into your camcorder.

Make

sure that the LOCK switch

is set to

The first recorded
image appears
in the bottom-right
corner of the screen
thumbnail
image. The last image that is used in MEMORY
MIX will be
displayed
next time.
(3) Press MEMORY+/
to select the still image you want to superimpose.
: To see the previous

as a

image

+ : To see the next image
(4) Turn the SEL/PUSH
EXEC dial to select

g_
the desired

mode.

The mode changes as follows:
M. CHROM ,,-+ M. LUMI ,,-+ C. CHROM
(5) Press

the SEL/PUSH

EXEC dial.

The still image overlaps
with the picture
(6) Turn the SEL/PUSH
EXEC dial to adjust
M. CHROM

The degree

M. LUMI

swapped
with
The brightness

(7) Press

of the blue areas

bars there

a moving
picture
of the area in the still image

PHOTO

deeply

are on the screen,

in the still image

swapped
with a moving
picture
The degree of the blue areas in the moving
to be swapped
with a still image

C. CHROM

The fewer

on the screen.
the effect.

the stronger

the effect

which

is to be

which

is to be

picture

which

g
becomes.

to strut recording.

The image displayed
on the screen will be recorded
Recording
is complete
when the bar scroll indicator

on a" Memory
disappears.

Stick."

143

Superimposing
a still image in the" Memory
• MEMORY MIX

Stick" on an image

PHOTO

2
MEMORY
MIX

Still image

TO change
the still image
to superimpose
Do either of tile following:
Press MEMORY+/
before step (7).
Press the SEL/PUSH
EXEC dial before step (7), and repeat the procedure
(3).

from step

To change the mode setting
Press the SEL/PUSI { EXEC dial before step (7), and repeat the procedure fi'om step (4).
To cancel MEMORY
Press MEMORY MIX.

144

MIX

Superimposing
a still image in the" Memory
- MEMORY MIX

Stick" on an image

Notes
• You cannot use MEMORY MIX for moving pictures recorded on a "Memory
• When the overlapping
still image has a large amount of white, tile thumbnail
the picture may not be clear.

Stick. °
image of

Image data modified on your computer or shot with other equipment
You may not be able to play modified images back with your camcorder.
During recording
You cannot change

tile mode setting.

When using MEMORY MIX in MEMORY mode
The PROGRAM AE function does not work. (The indicator
Recording folder
You cannotchangethe
recording folder.
The recording folderyou
selected whenthe
used (p. 162).

flashes.)

g_
POWER switch wassettoMEMORY

Sample images
• Tile *Melnory Stick" supplied with your calncorder is ah'eady stored with tile
protected 20 images _
:
For M. CHROM: 18 images (such as a frame} 101-0001 to 1010018
For C. CHROM: two images (such as a background)
101-0010 to 101-0020
• Tile CD-ROM supplied with your camcorder is already stored with 20 images (p. 191):
For M. CHROM: 18 images (such as a fl-ame} DSC 00001 to DSC 00018
For C. CHROM: two images {such as a background)
DSC 00019 to DSC 00020

O
"_
_.

_a
g

145

Recording moving pictures on a "Memory
Stick" - MPEG movie recording
You can record moving pictures with sound on a "Memory Stick."
The picture and sound are recorded up to the full capacity ofa" Memory
MOVIE EX).

Stick" {MPEG

Before operation
Insert a" Memory Stick" into your camcorder.
(1) Set the POWER

to MEMORY.

Make

the left (unlock} position.
(2) Press START/STOP.
Your camcorder

starts

lamp lights
The picture

switch

up.
and sound

For more information

are recorded
about

sure

that the LOCK switch

recording.

up to the capacity

recording

time,

see page

The camera

is set to

recording

of a" Memory

Stick."

131.

......_{{_ii{!i!i!i
_

To stop recording
Press START/STOP.
Notes
• Sound

is recorded

• The moving picture
camcorders
without

in monaural.
files recorded on your camcorder
the folder creation function.

When the POWER switch is set to MEMORY
The following
Wide mode

functions

Super NightShot
Color Slow Shutter
Fader
Picture effect
Digital effect
Titles

146

do not work:

cannot

be played

back on other

Recording moving pictures
- MPEG movie recording

on a "Memory

Stick"

When using an external flash (optional)
Turn the power of the external flash off when recording
Stick."
Otherwise,

the charging

sound

moving

pictures

on a" Memory

for the flash may be recorded.

Data code
The data code {date/time} are not displayed while recording. However, they are
automatically
recorded onto the" Memory Stick."
To display the data code {date/time),
press DATA CODE on the Romote Commander
during playback.
The data code {various settings} cannot be recorded.

During recording on "Memory Stick"
Do not eject the cassette tape fi'om your camcorder. While ojecting the tape, the sound is
recorded on the "Memory Stick."
g_

_a
g

147

Recording moving pictures on a" Memory
• MPEG movie recording

Stick"

Image size

Recording

time

Approximate
recording time of moving pictures
can be recorded on the" Memory Stick"
"_- This indicator

is displayed

pressing

START/STOP.

Current

recording

for five seconds

This indicator

that

after

is not recorded.

folder

Note
The current
recorded.

recording

folder

indicator

indicates

tile folder in which images

are

In VCR mode
• The current recording folder indicator is displayed for about five seconds
following cases:
When a" Memo_ T Stick" is inserted
When the POWER switch is set to another position
• The current recording folder indicator is displayed while your camcorder
a moving picture on a" Memo_ T Stick."

148

in the

is recording

Recording moving pictures
- MPEG movie recording

You can record
use the Remote

on a "Memory

moving pictures on a *Memory
Commander
for this operation.

(1) Set the POWER
the left (unlock)

switch to MEMORY.
position.

(2) Press

(3) Turn
dial.

the SEL/PUSH

to display

the menu

Stick"

Stick" with the self-timer.

Make

sure that the LOCK switch

is set to

settings.

EXEC dial to select

SELFT1MER

in _,

(4) Turn the SEL/PUSH
EXEC dial to select ON, then press
(5) Press MENU to make the menu settings disappear.
The _._ (selftimer}
indicator
appears
on the screen.
(6) Press START/STOP.
Self-timer
starts
the countdown,

You can also

then press

the

the dial.

counting
down from I0 with a beep. In the last two seconds
the beep gets faster, then recording
starts automatically.

START/STOP
o
START]
STOP

g
MENU

To stop the countdown
PressSTART/STOP. To restart the countdown, pressSTART/STOP again.
To cancel

self-timer

Set SELFTIMER to OFF in the menu settings
self-timer with the Remote Commander.

in the standby

mode. You cannot

cancel

Note
The self-timer is automatically
canceled when:
Self-timer recording is finished.
The POWER switch is set to OFF (CHG) or VCR.

149

Recording pictures
moving picture

from a tape

as a

Your camcorder can read moving picture data recorded on tapes and record it as a
moving picture on a" Memory Stick2 Your camcorder can also capture moving picture
data through the input connector and record it as a moving picture on a" Memory
Stick."
The picture and sound
MOVIE EX).

are recorded

up to the full capacity

ofa"

Memory

Stick" (MPEG

Before operation
• Insert a recorded tape into your camcorder.
• Insert a" Memory Stick" into your camcorder.
(1) Set the POWER
(2) Press

switch

D"_. The picture

to VCR.
recorded

on the tape

is played

back.

And press II at the scene where you want to start recording
from.
(3) Press START/STOP
on your camcorder.
Images and sound are recorded
up to the remaining
capacity of the _Memory
Stick."

(
2

For more

information

PLAY

To stop recording
Press START/STOP.

150

PAUSE

about

recording

time, see page

131.

Recording

pictures from

a tape as a moving

picture

Notes
• Sound recorded in 48 kHz is converted to 32 kHz sound when recording pictures from
a tape to a" Memory Stick."
• Sound recorded in stereo is converted to monaural sound when recording from a tape.
• The moving picture files recorded on your camcorder cannot be played back on other
camcorders
without the folder creation function.
When the access lamp is lit or flashing
Do not shake or knock your camcorder.
Also, do not set the POWER switch to OFF,
eject a" Memory Stick" or remove the battery pack. Otherwise, image data may become
damaged.
Titles
You cannot record titles on the" Memory
have already been recorded on tapes.

Stick." However,

you can record

titles which
g_

Data code
The data code (date/time}
recorded.

when it is recorded

on the" Memory

Stick" from a tape is

The data code (various settings) is not recorded.
The data codes recorded on a tape are not recorded.
If" _3 AUDIO ERROR" is displayed
Sound that cannot be recorded by your camcorder has been recorded on the tape.
Connect external equipment with the A/V connecting cable and input images played
back on it (p. 152).
The picture may be recorded on the "Memory Stick" incorrectly if:
You turn the POWER switch during recording.
You press any video control butlons during recording.
Between the scenes recorded in the Digital8 E! system and in the Hi8 N|m/
standard 8 mm [] system.
A blank portion of the tape.
The scenes when the input signal is cut off.
Recordingfolder
You cannot change the recording folder.
The recording folder you selected when the POWER switch was settoMEMORY
used (p. 162).

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g

151

Recording

pictures

from a tape as a moving

Before operation
Set DISPLAY to LCD in tile menu
(1) Set the POWER

switch

settings.

picture

('file default

setting

is LCD.)

to VCR.

(2) Play back the recorded
tape, or turn the TV on to see the desired program.
The picture of the other equipment
is displayed
on the screen or viewfinder.
(3) Press START/STOP
at the point where you want to start recording
from.
Images

and sound

Stick."

For more

are recorded
information

up to the remaining
about

recording

capacity

time, see page

of the" Memory
131.

Using the AIV connecting cable

TV
OUT
@ S VIDEO
VIDEO
VCR

,--,...

{]-AUDIO
: Signal flow

Red

_,UDIO/
VIDEO

A/V connecting
cable (supplied)

If your VCR or TV is a monaural
type
Connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video output jack and the
white or the red plug to the audio output jack on the VCR or tile TV. When tile white
plug is connected, the left channel audio is output, and when the red plug is connected,
the right channel audio is output.
If your TV or VCR has an S video jack
Pictures can be reproduced
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/V
connecting cable.
Connect an S video cable (optional) to the S video jacks of both your camcorder and the
TV or VCR.

152

Recording

pictures from

Using the

a tape as a moving

picture

i.LINK cable

VCR

_DV

OUT

i.LINK cable
(optional)
g_

=::LZx : Signal flow

Note
In the following instances, recording is discontinued
or _ D REC ERROR" is displayed
and image data is not saved:
When recording on a tape in a poor recording state, for example, on a tape that has
been repeatedly
used for dubbing.
Between scenes or in the various playback modes on the tape recorded in Hi8 Him/
standard 8 mm [] system.
When attempting
to input images that are distorted due to poor radio wave reception
when a TV tuner unit is in use.
When the input signal

is cut off.

During recording on _Memory Stick"
Do not eject the cassette tape from your camcorder.
sound is recorded on the _ Memory Stick."

During

_&
g

ejecting of the tape, the

153

Interval

Photo

recording

You can take photos successively
at regular
intervals. You can achieve an excellent
recording
for flowering, emergence, etc.,
with this function,
Each recording makes each still image file.

[i ]
I¢

[T]
[b]

:1"

[b]

[a]iii
"

[a]: Recording
[b]: Interval time (INTERVAL)
Before operation
Insert a" Memory Stick" into your camcorder.
(1) Set the POWER

switch

to MEMORY.

the left (unlock) position.
(2) Press MENU to display the menu

sure

that the LOCK switch

EXEC dial to select

INT.R -STL in _[_, then press

(4) Turn the SEE/PUSH
(5) Set INTERVAL.

EXEC dial to select

SET, then press

the SEL/PUSH
the SEL/PUSH

press the dial.
The thne: IMIN

is set to

settings.

(3) Turn the SEE/PUSH
(p. ZI8).

(_) Turn
(g) Turn

EXEC dial to select
EXEC dial to select

INTERVAL,
the desired

the dial

the dial.
then press the dial.
interval
time, then

,,-+ 5MIN ,,-+ 10MIN

_) Turn the SEL/PUSH
EXEC dial to select _ RETURN, then press
(6) Turn the SEE/PUSH
EXEC dial to select ON, then press the dial.

the dial.

(7) Press MENU to make the menu
STILL indicator
flashes.

MEM

(8) Press

PHOTO

STILL indicator

154

Make

deeper
lights

settings

to start interval
up.

disappear.

photo

The INTERVAL

recording.

The INTERVAL

MEM

Interval

Photo recording

To cancel interval
photo recording
Perform either of tile following:
Set INT.R -STL to OFF in the menu settings.
Set the POWER switch to a position other than MEMORY.

To perform normal photo recording during the interval time
You carl perform normal
PHOTO. The INTERVAL
starts. To resume interval
STILL indicator lights up

photo recording only once during the interval time. Press
MEM STILL indicator flashes, and normal photo recording
photo recording, press PHOTO again. The INTERVAL MEM
and interval photo recording restarts.

On interval time
The actual interval thne may not be exactly the same as the selected time.

155

Recording edited pictures as a moving
picture - Digital program editing (on a
"Memory
Stick" )
You can duplicate selected scenes (programs) for editing onto a" Memory Stick. °
The picture and sound are recorded up to the full capacity ofa" Memory Stick" (MPEG
MOVIE EX).
Before operation
• Insert a recorded tape into your camcorder.
• Insert a" Memory Stick" into your camcorder.

(1)

Set the POWER

(2)
(3)

Press MENU to display the menu settings.
Turn the SEL/PUSH
EXEC dial to select VIDEO
dial.

(4)

Turn the SEL/PUSH

EXEC dial to select

MEMORY,

then press

(5)

Turn the SEL/PUSH

EXEC dial to select

the desired

image

(6)

IMAGESlZE,
then press
Search for the beginning

(7)

control buttons,
then pause playback.
You can fine-adjust
one frame at a time with EDITSEARCH.
Turn the SEL/PUSH
EXEC dial to select MARK, then press
The 1N point

switch

to VCR on your

camcorder.

the dial.
of the first scene

of the first program

(8)

mark changes to light blue.
Search for the end of the first scene

(9)

buttons, then pause
Press the SEL/PUSH

EDIT in _m:, then press

you want

to insert

the program

using

the video

control

playback.
EXEC dial.

is set, the program

You can set 20 programs

156

the dial.

pm_ of the program

The OUT point of the first program
is set, then the lower
mark changes to light blue.
(10) Repeat steps (6) to (9) to set other programs.
When

the dial.

size in

to insm t using the video

is set, and the upper
you want

the

in maximum.

mark

changes

part of the program

to light

blue.

Recording edited
• Digital program

pictures as a moving picture
editing (on a" Memory Stick" )

)
Ur_DO
ER_'_E ALL
START
_MA_$_ZE

[ME_U_ _ENO

9
#

Erasing the program
:you have set
Erase OUT first and then IN of the last program.
(1) Turn
(2) Turn

the SEL/PUSH
the SEL/PUSH

The last set program

EXEC dial to select
EXEC dial to select
mark

flashes,

.a
g

UNDO, then press the dial.
EXECUTE, then press the dial.

then the setting

is canceled.

To cancel erasing
Select RETURN in step (2).

157

Recording edited
• Digital program

pictures as a moving picture
editing (on a" Memory Stick" )

Erasing

all programs
(1) Select VIDEO EDIT in the menu

setting.

select MEMORY, then press the dial.
(2) Select ERASE ALL. Turn the SEL/PUSH
press the dial.
All the program

marks

Turn

the SEL/PUSH

EXEC dial to

EXEC dial to select

flash, then the settings

EXECUTE,

then

are canceled.

To cancel erasing all programs
Select RETURN in step (2).
To cancel a program you have set
Press MENU.
The program

is stored in memory

until the tape is ejected.

Notes
• Digital program editing does not work with tapes recorded in the Hi8 I'11§/
standard 8 mm [] system.
• You cannot dub the title or display indicators. However, you can dub the title which
has already been recorded on a tape.
• You cannot operate recording during Digital program editing on a" Memory Stick."
• The moving picture files recorded on your ca•corder
cannot be played back on other
camcorders
without the folder creation function.
You cannot set IN or OUT to the following
portions of the tape:
A portion recorded in Ill8 Hill/standard
8 mm [] system
A blank portion of the tape
The total time may not be displayed correctly in the following
Tile tape is recorded in tile Hi8 I'lim/standard
8 mm [] system.
There is a blank portion between IN and OUT on the tape.
While making a program
If you eject the cassette, NOT READY appears
erased.

cases:

on the screen. The program

will be

Recordingfolder
You cannot change the recording folder.
The recording folder you selected when the POWER switch was set to MEMORY is
used (p. 162).

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Recording edited
- Digital program

pictures as a moving picture
editing (on a" Memory Stick" )

(1) Select VIDEO EDIT in the menu setting. Turn the SEL/PUSH
EXEC dial to
select MEMORY, then press the dial.
(2) Select START. Turn the SEL/PUSH
EXEC dial to select EXECUTE, then press
the dial.
Your camcorder
dubbing.
The program
The SEARCH

searches

for the beginning

mark flashes.
indicator
appears

during

of the first program,

search,

the EDITING

then staiqts

indicator

REC indicator
appear during writing of data on your camcorder,
indicator
appears
during dubbing
on the" Memory Stick."
The program
mark changes to light blue after dubbing
When the dubbing ends, your camcorder
automatically
Then the display

returns

to the VIDEO

and the

and the REC

is complete.
stops.

EDIT initial screen.

To stop dubbing
during editing
Press • using tile video control buttons.
The program you made is recorded on a" Memory Stick" up to the place where you
press 1.
To end the Digital
Press MENU.

program

editing

Note
A blank portion

may not be recorded

on the" Memory

Stick" correctly.
0

NOT
The
The
The

_a
g

READY appears on the screen when:
program to operate Digital program editing has not been made.
_Memory Stick" is not inserted.
write-protect
tab on the _Memory Stick" is set to LOCK.

When the "Memory Stick" does not have enough space to record
The LOW MEMORY indicator appears on the screen. However, you can record
up to the time indicated.

pictm'es

When available recording time is not left on the "Memory Stick"
"MEMORYFULL" appears.

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Setting

up a folder

You can create folders in a" Memory stick" and group recorded images in them.
You can group images by selecting a folder for each recording, for convenient later
reference.
Images are recorded in the 101MSDCF folder unless other folders have been created.
You can create folders up to 999MSDCF.
Before operation
Insert a" Memory stick" into your cam°order.

(1) Set the POWER
the left (unlock)

switch

to MEMORY.

Make

sure

that the LOCK switch

(2) Press MENU to display the menu settings.
(3) Turn the SEE/PUSH
EXEC dial to select NEW
dial,

FOLDER

(4) Turn the SEL/PUSH

then press

A new folder

is set to

position.

EXEC dial to select

is created.

that of the last created
newly created folder.

The numeric
folder.

part

The image

ADD,

of the folder
you record

in {E'?, then press

the

the dial.

name

is one larger

next time is stored

than

in this

3
ST_LL SET
MOWE SET
[]4RE°
FOLDER
L_ _LE P*O
CURRENTLY
I _r¢ pR0,ECT
_
PBM SET
_OLDE_
_RETUR_
_E_U_ END

4
MENU

To cancel creating
a new
Press _ RETURN in step (4).

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folder

leIMSOCF

Setting

up a folder
Notes
• You cannot create folders in the following cases:
No" Memory Stick" is inserted.
The write-protect
tab on the "Memory
Stick" is set to LOCK.
Folders have already been created in the" Memory Stick" up to the limit (up to
folder 999MSDCF), or a folder named 999MSDCF already exists.
• If you t_\y to record an image in a folder that already contains 9999 images, or the
folder contains an image named Dsc09999.jpg or Mov09999.mpg,
a new folder is
created automatically
and the image is recorded in there.
• Folders cannot be deleted with your camcorder.
The folder in which images are recorded
Images will be recorded in tile same folder until you select another
new folder.

folder oi- create a

_a
g

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Setting

up a folder

(1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to
the left {unlock) position.
(2) Press MENU to display the menu settings.
(3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select REC FOLDER in _], then press the
dial.
(4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired folder, then press the dial.
The image you record next time is recorded in this folder.

4
MENU

[a]: The date when the folder is created
[b]: The number of the files stored in the folder

To cancel selecting a recording folder
Press _ RETURN in step (3).
Note
You cannot select a recording folder in the following cases:
No" MemobY Stick" is inserted.
The write-protect
tab on the" Memo_ T Stick" is set to LOCK.
Folder 100 MSDCF (The folder is only for playback).

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"Memory

Stick"

Operations

- Playback

Viewing still images
- Memory Photo playback
You can play back still images recorded on a" Memory Stick." By selecting the index
screen, you can also play back six images including moving pictures at a time arranged
in the same order they are in the" Memory Stick."
Before operation
Insert a" Memory Stick" into your camcorder.
(1) Set the POWER

switch

to MEMORY

is set to the left (unlock)
(2) Press
(3) Press

MEMORY
MEMORY

or VCR. Make

PLAY. The last recorded
+/ to select the desired

: To see the previous

sure that the LOCK switch

position.
image is displayed.
still image.

image

+ : To see the next image

PLAY

,..2
=

To stop memory
photo
Press MEMORY PLAY.

playback

Note
You may not be able to play back images with your camcorder:
When playing back image data modified on your computer.
When playing back image data shot with other equipment.

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Viewing

still images - Memory

Photo playback

Notes on the file name
• Tile directol T number may not be displayed and only tile file name may he displayed
if the structure of the directory does not conform to the DCF standard.
• 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
• Before operation, connect your camcorder to the TV with the A/V connecting cable
supplied with your camcorder (p. 51).
• When operating
memory photo playback on a TV or the LCD screen, image quality
may appear to have deteriorated.
This is not a malfunction.
The image data is as good
as ever.
• Turn the audio volume of the TV down
output from the TV speakers.

before operation,

or noise (howling)

may be

When there is only one folder on the "Memory Stick" and no image is in it
"_ NO FILE" appears.
PB (playback) folder
You can select the PB folder only in MEMORY

mode.

Image number/
Total number of recorded images in the
current PB folder
_°C-_,Current PB (playback) folder
-_-_-_-Print mark
,_-_-_-_Protect
_----_,Data code
Data file name

When a" Memory
Stick" contains
multiple
folders
The following marks appear on tile first and last images in a folder.
[_: You can move to the previous folder.
_[]: You can move to the next folder.
[_]: You can move to both the previous and the next folder.
Data code
You can view data code (date/time or various
DATA CODE on the Remote Commander.
To make the indicators
Press DISPLAY.

164

disappear

settings

when

recorded)

by pressing

Viewing

still images - Memory

Photo playback

You can play back six recorded images
searching for a particular image.

at a time. This function

is especially

useful when

Before operation
Insert a" Memory Stick" into your cameorder.
(1) Set the POWER

switch

to MEMORY

or VCR. Make

is set to the left (unlock} position.
(2) Press MEMORY
INDEX to display

the index

sure that the LOCK switch

screen.

A red 1_mark appears above the image that is displayed
the index screen mode.

before changing to

+ :To see the next images
:To see the previous images
mark

g
_'1

t01-0001

1 / 40_,

To return to the normal
playback screen (single screen)
Press MEMORY +/ to move the _ mark to the image you want to display on full
screen, then press MEMORY PLAY.
Note
When displaying
tile index screen, tile number appears above each image. This
indicates the order in which images are recorded on tile "Memory Stick." These
numbers are difforent from tile data file names (p. 126).
Image data modified on your computer or shot with other equipment
These files are sometimes not displayed
on tile index screen.

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Viewing moving pictures
- MPEG movie playback
You can play back moving pictures recorded on a" Memory Stick." By selecting the
index screen, you can also play back six images including still images at a time arranged
in the same order they are in the" Memory Stick."
Before operation
Insert a" Memory Stick" into your camcorder.
(1) Set the POWER

switch

to MEMORY

or VCR. Make

is set to the left (unlock) position.
(2) Press MEMORY PLAY. The last recorded
(3) Press MEMORY +/
toselect
the desired
: To see the previous
picture
+ : To see the next picture
(4) Press MPEG mP'-II or SEE/PUSH
(5) To adjust the volume,
: To turn the volume
+ : To turn the volume

press either
down

sure that the LOCK switch

image

is displayed.

moving

pictures.

EXEC dial to start playback.
of the two buttons

on VOLUME.

2
PLAY

To stop MPEG movie playback
Press MPEG I_11 oi- SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.

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Viewing

moving

pictures - MPEG movie playback

Note
You may not be able to play back images with your camcorder:
When playing back image data modified on your computer.
When playing back image data shot with other equipment.
To play back recorded images
• Before operation, connect your
supplied with your camcorder
• Turn the audio volume of the
output from the TV speakers.

on a "IV screen
camcorder to the TV with the A/V connecting cable
(p. 51).
TV down before operation, or noise (howling0 may be

When there is only one folder on the _Memory Stick"and no image is in it
"_ NO FILE" appears.
PB (playback) folder
You can select the PB folder only in MEMORY

The moving

picture

recorded

on a "Memory

mode.

Stick" is divided

into 60 parts.

You can select any point and play back the picture.
(1) Follow steps (1) to (3) on page 166.
(2) Turn the SEL/PUSH
EXEC dial and select

the point

where

you want

to start

playback,
then press the dial.
} : To see the next part
: To see the previous

part

As you turn the dial to select
change

to indicate

g
_'
the playback

the playback

scene

you want,

the bar and counter

point.

(:150min
_2o
MOVO0001 o-i

2/20_.
0:00:50 _

(3) Press MPEG IP'-II or SEL/PUSH
EXEC dial to start playback.
(4) To adjust the volume, press either of the two buttons on VOLUME.
: To turn the volume down
+ : To turn the volume

To stop MPEG movie playback
Press MPEG _11 or SEL/PUSII EXEC dial.

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Viewing

moving

pictures

- MPEG movie playback

When recording time is not long
The moving picture may not be divided

into 60 parts.

Image size

Picture number/Total
pictures in the current

_'_-_' Current
-_-_-, Playback

PB (playback)

number of recorded
PB folder
folder

time

-_-_-' Protect
I

-_-_-" Data code (date/time)
(Various settings are displayed

as"

° .)

Data file name

Data code (date/time)
You can view the data code (date/time)
Commander
during playback.
To make the indicators
Press DISPLAY.

168

disappear

by pressing

DATA CODE on the Remote

Selecting

a folder

to view

You can select a folder to view images

in it.

Before operation
Insert a" Memory Stick" into your camcorder.
(1) Set the POWER
the left (unlock)

switch

to MEMORY.

Make

sure that the LOCK switch

is set to

position.

(2) Press MENU to display the menu settings.
(3) Turn the SEL/PUSH
EXEC dial to select PB FOLDER
(p. 217).
(4) Press MEMORY

to select

the desired

in _,

then press

the dial

folder.

: To view the previous
folder
+ : To view the next folder
The first image

in the current

selected

PB folder

and the folder

information

displayed.
(5) Press MENU when you find the folder that contains images you want
Press MEMORY +/
to select the desired
image in the folder.

are

to view.

3
o

[a]
[b]
g
MENU
[a]: The date when the folder is created
[b]: The number of the files stored in the folder

To cancel selecting
the
Press _ RETURN in step (3).

folder

Note
Folders created,
camcorder.

oi' renamed

with your computer

may not be recognized

by your

Current PB folder
The current PB folder is valid until the next recording is made. Once you record
image, the current recording folder becomes the current PB folder.

When no image is in the PB folder
"NO FILE AVAILABLE" appears.

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Copying images
Stick" to a tape

recorded

on a "Memory

q_T q_T
You can copy still images recorded

on a ¢Memory

Stick" 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

(2) Using

control

the video

to VCR.
buttons,

for a point

where

the desired still image. Set the tape to playback
pause
(3) Press • REC and the button on its right simultaneously
The tape is set to the recording
pause mode.
(4) Press MEMORY PLAY. The last recorded
image
(5) Press MEMORY+/
to select the desired image.
: To see the previous
image
+ : To see the next image
(6) Press II to start recording
and press

II again

you want

mode.
on your

camcorder.

is displayed.

to stop.

The • indicator
appears
on the screen during recording.
(7) If you have more to copy, repeat steps (5) to (6).

Oll
REC_

•
PAUSE

To stop copying
Press II.

170

to record

Copying

images recorded

on a" Memory

During copying
You cannot operate the following
MEMORY PLAY
MEMORY INDEX
MEMORY DELETE
MEMORY MIX
MEMORY +/

Stick"

to a tape

buttons:

Note on the index screen
You cannot record the index screen.
If you press EDITSEARCH during pause mode
Memory playback stops.
Image data modified on your computer or shot with other equipment
You may not be able to copy modified images with your camcorder.
When copying movies
After step (6), press the MPEG 1_11 button
image.

or SEL/PUSH

EXEC dial and play back the

171

Enlarging
"Memory
_T

still images recorded on a
Stick" - Memory PB ZOOM

q_T

You can enlarge still images recorded on a" Memory Stick." You can select and view a
desired part from the enlarged still image. Also, you can copy the desired part of the
enlarged still image to a tape.
Before operation
Insert a" Memory Stick" into your camcorder.
(1) Set the POWER

switch

to MEMORY

is set to the left (unlock}
(2) Press

PB ZOOM

or VCR. Make

sure that the LOCK switch

position.

on your

camcorder

while

you are playing

back images

recorded
on the _Memo_ T Stick." The center of the image is enlarged
to about
twice its size, and [] [] appear on the screen.
(3) Turn the SEL/PUSH
EXEC dial to move the enlarged
image, then press the
dial.
[]

: To view

the upper

part of the image

[]

: To view

the lower

part of the image

{4) Turn the SEE/PUSH
dial.
[]
[]
{5) Adjust

EXEC dial to move

the enlarged

image,

: To view the left pa_l of the image (Turn the dial downward.)
: To view the right part of the image (Turn the dial upward.)
the zoom ratio by the power zoom lever.

You can enlarge the image from 1.1 times up to five times
W : To decrease the zoom ratio

T : To increase the zoom ratio

PBZOOM

L_EXECl
11

172

then press the

its size.

Enlarging
- Memory

still images
PB ZOOM

To cancel Memory
Press PB ZOOM.

recorded

on a" Memory

Stick"

PB ZOOM

Memory PBZOOM is canceledwhen the following buttons are pressed:
MENU
MEMORY PLAY
MEMORY INDEX
MEMORY +/
Moving pictures recorded on a "Memory
Memory PB ZOOM does not work.

Stick"

To copy the still image processedby Memory PB ZOOM to a tape
See page 170.

173

Playing back images
- SLIDE SHOW

continuously

Your camcorder can play back images in sequence automatically.
This function
especially when checking recorded images or during a presentation.

is useful

Before operation
Insert a" Memory Stick" into your camcorcler.
(1) Set the POWER

switch

the left (unlock)

to MEMORY.

Make

sure

(2) Press MENU to display the menu settings.
(3) Turn the SEE/PUSH
EXEC dial to select SLIDE
dial,
(4) Turn the SEE/PUSH

EXEC dial to select

ALL FILES: All images

in the" Memory

FOLDER DE]D*: All images
continuously,
* [_D[_ stands for the folder
(5) Press MEMORY
Memory Stick"
The slide show

that the LOCK switch

after

in _7_, then press

mode,

are played

PB folder

then

are played

all images

plays

back the images

have been played

back.

IME_Ul _E_O

the

slide

show

in step (4), then press the SEL/PUSH

To pause
during
a slide
Press MEMORY PLAY.

EXEC dial.

show

To start
the slide show
from
a particular
Select the desired image using MEMORY +/ buttons

174

press the dial.

back continuously.

MEM S_r 2

Select RETURN

the

back

number.

PLAY. Your camcorder
in sequence,
ends

SHOW

the desired
Stick"

in the current

To cancel

is set to

position.

image
before step (2).

recorded

on the

Playing

back images continuously
To view recorded images on TV
Before operation,
connect your camcorder
supplied with your camcorder {p. 51).

- SLIDE SHOW

to a TV with the A/V connecting

If you change the _Memory Stick" during operation
The slide show does not operate. If you change the _Memory
the steps again from the beginning.

Stick,"

cable

be sure to follow

175

Preventing
accidental
- Image protection
You can protect selected

images

erasure

to prevent

accidental

erasure.

Before operation
Insert a" Memory Stick" into your camcorder.
(1) Set the POWER

switch

to MEMORY

or VCR. Make

sure that the LOCK switch

is set to the left (unlock) position.
(2) Play back the image you want to protect.
(3) Press MENU to display the menu settings.
(4) Turn the SEE/PUSH
EXEC dial to select PROTECT

in _,

then press

(5) Turn the SEE/PUSH
EXEC dial to select ON, then press the dial.
(6) Press MENU to make the menu settings disappear.
The _
mark
beside

the data

file name of the protected

the dial.

is displayed

image.

To cancel
image
protection
Select OFF in step (5), then press the SEE/PUSH
The o_ mark disappears
from the image.

EXEC dial.

Note
Formatting erases all information
on the" Memory Slick," including
image data. Before formatting a _Memory Stick," check its contents.
If the write-protect tab on the "Memory
You cannot protect images.

176

Stick" is set to LOCK

the protected

Deleting

images-

You can delete images
selected images.

DELETE

stored in a" Memory

Stick." You can delete

all images

or only

Before operation
Insert a" Memory Stick" into your camcorder.
(1) Set the POWER

switch

to MEMORY

is set to the left (unlock)

or VCR. Make

(2) Play back the image you want to delete.
(3) Press MEMORY DELETE. The message
(4) Press

MEMORY

DELETE

sure that the LOCK switch

position.

again.

DELETE?

The selected

appears

image

on the screen.

is deleted.

DELETE
o

To cancel deleting
an image
Press MEMORY in step (4).

To delete an image displayed
on the index screen
Press MEMORY +/ to move tile _ indicator to the image and follow steps (3) and (4).
Notes
• You cannot delete a protected image. To delete a protected image, first cancel image
protection.
• Once you delete an image, you cannot restore it. Before deleting an image, carefully
check the image.
• Even if you delete the last image in the folder, the folder itself is not deleted.
If the write-protect tab on the "Memory
You cannot delete images.

Stick" is set to LOCK

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Deleting

images

- DELETE

You can delete

all unprotected

images

in a" Memory

Stick."

Before operation
Insert a" Memory Stick" into your camcorder.
(1) Set the POWER
the left (unlock)
(2) Press

switch to MEMORY.
position.

to display

the menu

Make

that the LOCK switch

EXEC dial to select

DELETE

(4) Turn the SEE/PUSH

EXEC dial to select

the desired

images

in the"

FOLDER DC]D*: All unprotected
images
* [3[3[3 stands for the folder number.

ALL in _3_, then press the

Memory

mode,

then

Stick"

are deleted.

in the current

(5) Turn the SEE/PUSH
to EXECUTE.

EXEC dial to select

OK, then press

(6) Turn the SEE/PUSH

EXEC dial to select

EXECUTE,

DELETING
deleted,

indicator

flashes

The COMPLETE

is set to

settings.

(3) Turn the SEE/PUSH
dial,

ALL FILES: All unprotected

on the screen.

indicator

178

sure

When

is displayed.

press the dial.

PB folder

are deleted.

the dial. OK changes

then press
all unprotected

the dial. The
images

are

Deleting

images - DELETE
To cancel
deleting
all the images
Select RETURN in step (4) oi- (5), then press the SEL/PUSH

EXEC dial.

Note
You cannot

delete

tile folders with your eamcorder.

While the DELETING indicator appears
Do not turn tile POWER switch or press any buttons.
If the write-protect tab on the "Memory
You cannot delete images.

Stick" is set to LOCK

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Writing

a print

mark - PRINT MARK

You can specify a recorded still image to print out by writing a print mark. This
function is useful for printing out still images later.
Your camcorder conforms to the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format standard for
specifying still images to print out.
Before operation
Insert a" Memory Stick" into your camcorder.
(1) Set the POWER

switch

to MEMORY

is set to the left (unlock)

or VCR. Make

(2) Play back the still image you want to write
(3) Press MENU to display the menu settings.
(4) Turn the SEE/PUSH
dial,

sure that the LOCK switch

position.

EXEC dial to select

a print mark

MARK

on.
in _'_, then press

the

(5) Turn the SEE/PUSH
EXEC dial to select ON, then press the dial.
(6) Press MENU to make the menu settings disappear.
The rl_Vmark is displayed
beside

the data

file name of the image

with a print

mark.

To cancel
writing
of print
marks
Select OFF in step (5), then press the SEL/PUSH
The E{_" mark disappears from the image.

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EXEC dial.

Writing

a print

mark - PRINT MARK

If the write=protect tab on the "Memory Stick" is set to LOCK
You cannot write print marks On still images.
Moving pictures
You cannot write print marks

on moving

pictures.

While the file name is flashing
You cannot write the print mark on tile still image.

181

Viewing

Images

on Your Computer

Viewing
images
- Introduction

on your computer

The following are ways of connecting the camcorder
saved on a" Memory Stick" * _
_,
recorded
camcorder on your computer.
* To view images
"Memory
Stick"
Stick slot.

on a computer
which
from the camcorder

Camcorder
Tape stills and
movies/Picture

live fl'om your
cameorder
"Memory Stick"
stills and
movies _

has a Memory
and then insert

Connection
jack

to a computer to view images
on tape or live from your

Stick slot, first remove
it into tile computer's

Connection
cable

the
Memory

Computer environment
requirements

t_ (USB) jack
_
_

t_ (USB) cable
{supplied)

t_ (USB) connector,
editing software

DV jack

i.LINK cable
(optional)

i.LINK connector,
editing software

t_ (USB) jack

_ (USB) cable
{supplied)

_ (USBJ connector,
editing software

When connecting to a computer via the USBjack, complete installation of the
USB driver beforehand. If you connect the camcorder to the computer first,
you will not be able to install the USB driver correctly.
For details
about
manufacturer.

182

your

computer's

jacks

and

editing

software,

contact

the computer

Viewing

images on your computer

When
_

- Introduction

connecting
to a computer
_
(p. 187)

using the

USB cable

(USB)jack

Push

into

the end

USB cable (supplied)

Follow
System

the

instructions

requirements

in order

described

the USB driver

(p. 199)
0

{
Installing

below

(p. 187

{
Installing

_/W/_

ImageMixer

(p. 191)

{
Making

the computer

recognize

the camcorder

(p. 192) ]

{
Capturing

images

with ImageMixer

(p. 197)

Viewing pictures recorded on a tape (p. 197)
Viewing pictures live from your camcorder (p. 199)
Capturing
still images (p. 199)
Capturing
moving pictures {p. 200)

183

Viewing

images on your computer
When connecting

- Introduction

to a computer using the i.LINK cable

Your computer
must [lave an i.LINK connector and editing software installed
read video signals.
Refer to the operating
instructions
of the software for further information.

is marked
this side.

i.LINK cable (optional)
: Signal flow

184

[ DV

that carl

Viewing

images on your computer

When

connecting

- Introduction

to a computer

using the

USB cable

(USB)jack

Push into the end
USB cable (supplied)
You can also use a Memory
Follow

I System

the

Stick Reader/Writer

instructions

requirements

in order

(optional).
described

_/W/_
below

(p. 188)

{
I Installing

the USB driver

(p. 189)

I Installing

I Making

Viewing
Viewing

I System

I Installing

I Viewing

Image Transfer

the computer

images
images

recognize

the eamcorder

3
(p. 192)

with Image Transfer (p. 202)
without Image Transfer (p. 203)

requirements

(p. 205

the USB driver

images

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(p. 190)

(p. 200)

(p. 207)

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Viewing

images on your computer

- Introduction

When
connecting
to a computer
without
a USB connector
Use an optional floppy disk adaptor for Memory Stick oi- a PC card adaptor for Memory
Stick.
When purchasing an accessory,
operating environment.

check its catalog

When connecting
with USB port
You cannot operate your camcorder

setting

beforehand

for the recommended

the POWER switch

to MEMORY.

"Memory
Stick"
_
• "Memol T 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 _ in
your camcorder was formatted
from your computer when the USB cable was
connected.
• Do not compress the data on the "Memory Stick." Compressed
files cannot be played
back on your camcorder.
Software
• Depending
on your application soflware, the file size may increase when you open a
still image file.
• When you load an image modified using retouching software fi'om your computer to
your camcorder or when you directly modify the image on your camcorder,
the image
format will differ so a file error indicator may appear and you may be unable to open
the file.

Communications

with your computer

Communications
between
recovering from Suspend,

186

your camcorder and your computer
Resume, or Sleep.

may not recover

afler

Connecting
your camcorder to your
computer
using the USB cable

[----e't'o'e'''--c--e'-1
the computer, if you connect the camcorder to the computer first, you will not
be able to install the USB driver correctly.

When connecting
to a computer
using the USB cable
You must install a USBdriver onto your computer to connect the eamcorder to the
computer's USB connector. The USB driver can be found on the CD-ROM supplied,
along with the application software required for viewing images.

To view pictures recorded on a tape or live from your camcorder
OS:
Microsoft Windows 98SE, Windows Me, Windows 2000 Professional,
Windows XP
Home Edition or Windows XP Professional.
Standard installation is required.
However, operation is not assured if the above environment
is an upgraded
OS.
You cannot hear sound if your computer is running Windows 98, but you can read still
images.
CPU:
Minimum 500 MHz Intel Pentium
Application:
DirectX 8.0a oi' later
Sound system:
16 bit stereo sound
Memory:
64 MB or more
Hard disk:
Available memory
at least 250 MB

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III or faster (800 MHz oi' faster recommended)

g
0

card and stereo speakers
0

3
required

for installation:

Available hard disk memory recommended:
at least 1 GB (depending
on the size of the image files edited}
Display:
4 MB VRAM video card, Minimum 800 × 600 dot high color (16 bit color, 65 000 colors},
Direct Draw display driver capability. (At 800 x 600 dot or less, 256 colors and less, this
product will not operate correctly}
Others:
The USB connector must be provided as standard.
This product is based on DirectX technology, so it is necessary

to install DirectX.

You cannot use this function in the Macintosh environment.

)

187

Connecting

your camcorder

to your computer

To view images recorded on a "Memory
OS:
Microsoft
Windows

using the USB cable

Stick" _

Windows 98, Windows 98SE, Windows Me, Windows
XP Home Edition or Windows XP Professional.

Standard installation
is required.
However, operation is not assured
CPU:
MMX Pentium 200 MHz oi- faster

if the above environment

2000 Professional,

is an upgraded

OS.

Display:
Minimum 800 x 600 clot high color (16 bit color, 65 000 colors). (At 800 × 600 dot or less,
256 colors and less, the screen for installing USB driver is not displayed.)
Others:
The USB connector must be provided as standard.
Windows Media Player must be installed (to play back moving

pictures).

Notes
• Operations
are not guaranteed
for the Windows environment
if you connect two or
more USB equipment to a single computer
at the same time, or when using a hub.
• Some equipment may not operate depending
on tile type of USB equipment
that is
used simultaneously.
• Operations
are not guaranteed
fur all system requirements
mentioned above.

188

Connecting

your camcorder

to your computer

using the USB cable

computer.
Connect the USB cable according to" Making the computer recognize the
Start the following
operation without connecting the USB cable to your
camcorder?
If you

are using

Windows

2000,

If you

are using

Windows

XP, log in with

permission
permission

of administrators.
of computer

administrators.

(1) Turn on your computer
and allow Windows
to load.
(2:) Insert the supplied
CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive of your
application

software

struts

up. If the screen

Computer"
and then" hnageMixer"
(3) Select _ Handycam
_ on the screen.

does

(CD-ROM

computer.

not appear,

double-click

The
_My

Drive).

g
The title screen appears.
(4) Move the cm.'sor to _USB Driver"

and click. This starts

USB driver

installation.

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Click

(5) Follow the on-screen
messages
to install the USB driver.
(6) Remove the CD-ROM and then restart the computer,
following
instructions
on the screen.

the

Note
If you connect the USB cable before USB driver installation
is complete, the USB driver
will not be properly registered.
Carry out installation
again Following the steps on page
194.

189

Connecting

your camcorder

to your computer

Image Transfer enables image data recorded
transferred
(copied) to your computer.
If you are using Windows
If you are using Windows

on a" Memory

software

starts

Wizard

screen appears.
(5) Select the language
(6) Follow

computer.

starts

and click.

up and the" Choose

Setup

Language"

for installation.

the on-screen

The installation

190

program

to load.
drive of your

up.

(3) Select" Handycam
_ on the screen.
The title screen appears.
(4) Move the cursor to _hnage Transfer"

The Install

Stick" to be automatically

2000, log in with permission of administrators.
XP, log in with permission of computer
administrators.

(1) Turn on your computer
and allow Window-s
(2) Insert the supplied
CD-ROM in the CD-ROM
application

using the USB cable

screen

messages.
disappears

when

installation

is complete.

The

Connecting

your camcorder

ImageMixer Ver.l.5
create video CDs.

to your computer

for Sony = is an application

If you are using Windows
If you are using Windows

using the USB cable

that can capture

or edit images,

2000, log in with permission of administrators.
XP, log in with permission of computer administrators.

(1) Turn on your computer and allow Windows to load.
(2) Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of your computer.
The application software starts up.
(3) Select =Handycam _ on the screen.
The title screen appears.
(4) Move the cursor to =ImageMixer" and click.

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The Install

Wizard

program

stm_s up and the"

Choose

Setup

Language"

screen appears.
(5) Select the language
for installation.
(6) Follow the on-screen
messages.
The installation
screen disappears
when installation
is complete.
(7) If DireetX 8.0a or later version is not installed on your computer,
installation
after installing
ImageMixer.
Follow the on-screen
messages
restart your computer.

to install

DirectX.

After installation

continue
is complete,

Note
The title screen is not displayed if the screen size of your computer is set to less than 800
× 600 dots and 256 colors or less. See page 187 about the System requirements.
Memory

Mix Album q[_r

q_]r

Once _hnageMixer"
is installed, the Memo_ T Mix album is created in _Album" of
ImageMixer"
and sample images are stored in there.
Those sample images can be transferred
from tile Memory Mix album to a _Memo W
Stick" so that they can be used in MEMORY MIX (p. 140).
For details on the operation

procedure,

refer to the on-line

help.

191

Connecting

your camcorder

to your computer

using the USB cable

Viewing pictures recorded on a tape or live from your
camcorder
(1) Connect the AC Adaptor
to your camcorder.
Set the POWER switch to VCR.
(2) Select USB STREAM in _ to ON in the menu settings
(p. 221).
(3) Connect the _ (USB) jack on your camcorder
to the USB connector
on your
computer

using

Your computer
Wizard starts.

the supplied
recognizes

USB cable.
your

camcorder,

and the Windows

Add

Hardware

(4) Follow the on-screen
messages
so that the Add Hardware
Wizard recognizes
that the USB drivers have been installed.
The Add Hardware
Wizard starts
three times because three different USB drivers are installed.
Be sure to allow
the installation

to complete

without

interrupting

it.

(USB) jack
USB connector

Push into the end
USB cable {supplied)

192

Connecting

your camcorder

Viewing

to your computer

images recorded on a" Memory

using the USB cable

Stick" _

(1) Insert a" Memory Stick" into your camcorder.
(2) Connect the AC Adaptor
and set the POWER switch to MEMORY.
(3) Connect the _ (USB) jack on your camcorder
to the USB connector
computer

using the supplied

4[_]r

on your

USB cable.

"USB MODE" appears
on the screen of your camcorder.
Your computer
recognizes
the camcorder,
and the Add Hardware
Wizard sta_Tts.

(USB)jack
USB connector

_/W/_

Push into the end

g
USB cable (supplied)
0

(4) Follow the on-screen
that the USB drivers
two times because
each installation

messages
so that the Add Hardware
Wizard recognizes
have been installed.
The Add Hardware
Wizard starts
two different

to complete

USB drivers

without

are installed.

interrupting

Be sure

to allow

them.

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 USB
driver.

193

Connecting

your camcorder

to your computer

using the USB cable

The USB driver has been registered incorrectly as your computer was connected to your
camcorder before installation of the USB driver was completed.
Perform the following
procedure to correctly install the USB driver.

Viewing images recorded on a tape or live from your
camcorder
Step 1: Uninstall the incorrect USB driver
(_) Turn on your computer
and allow Window-s
(_) Connect
(_) Connect

to load.

the AC Adaptor,
and set the POWER switch to VCR.
the _ (USB) jack on your camcorder
to the USB connector

on your

computer
using the supplied
USB cable.
(_) Open your computer's
_Device Manager."
Windows XP:
Select "Start" _+ _Control Panel"
the _ Device Manager"
button.

194

_+" System"

_+" Hardware"

If there is no" System _ inside" Pick a category"
click" Switch to classic view" instead.
Windows 2000:

after clicking"

Select" My Computer"
_. _Control Panel"
and click the" Device Manager"
button.
Windows 98SE/Windows Me:

_-*" System"

Select" My Computer"
Manager."

-_," System,"

-+"

Corm-ol

Panel"

tab and click
Control

_-*" Hardware"

arm click"

Panel,"

tab

Device

Connecting

your camcorder

to your computer

_) Select and delete the underlined

Windows

using the USB cable

devices.

98SE

Windows

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195

Connecting

your camcorder

to your computer

using the USB cable

(_) Turn the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) on your camcorder,
disconnect the USB cable.
(Z) Restart your computer.

and then

Step 2: Install the USB driver on the supplied CD-ROM
Perform tim entire procedure
described in" Installing the USB driver"

Viewing

images

recorded

on a n Memory

Stick"

on page 189.

Step 1: Uninstall the incorrect USB driver
(1) Turn on your computer
and allow Windows
to load.
(_) Insert a _ Memory
Stick" into your camcorder.
@ Connect the AC Adaptor,
and set the POWER switch
(_) Connect

the _ (USB) jack on your

camcorder

to MEMORY.

to the USB connector

on your

computer
using the supplied
USB cable.
(_) Open your computer's
_Device Manager."
Windows XP:
Select "Start" -+ _Control Panel"
the _ Device Manager"
button.
If there is no" System"
click" Switch to classic
Windows 2000:
Select" My Computer"
and click the" Device
Other OS:
Select" My Computer"
Manager."
(_) Select _ Other devices."
Select the device

--+" Systen'l"

--+" Hardware"

inside" Pick a category"
view" instead.

after clicking"

_+" Control Panel"
Manager"
button.
-+"

prefixed

Control

with

Panel"

the _T mark

Ex: (?)Sony Handycam
(Z) Turn the POWER switch to OFF (CHG)
disconnect
the USB cable.
_)

Restart

your

_+" System"

-+"

Control

_+" Hardware"

System,"

and click"

Panel,"

tab,

Device

and delete.

on your

camcorder,

and then

computer.

Step 2: Install the USB driver on the supplied CD-ROM
Perform tim entire procedure
described in" Installing the USB driver"

196

tab and click

on page 189.

Viewing

pictures

recorded

on a tape

live from your camcorder on_r
computer
USB Streaming

You need to install the USB driver and ImageMixer
with your computer
(p. 189, 191).

to view images

recorded

on a tape

Viewing
pictures
recorded
on a tape
(1) Turn oi1 your computer
and allow Windows
to load.
(2) Connect the AC Adaptor,
and insert a tape into your camcorder.
(3) Set the POWER switch to VCR.
Select USB STREAM
(4) Select _ Start"

Ver.l.5 for Sony."
The _ hnageMixer
The title screen
(5) Click @

in []

-+ _ Program"
Ver.l.5

to ON in the menu
-+ _ PIXELA"
for Sony"

startup

settings

(p. 221).

-+ _ImageMixer"
screen

appears

-4. _ ImageMixer
on your

computer.

is displayed.

on the screen.

.=
O

197

Viewing pictures recorded on a tape or live from your camcorder
on your computer - USB Streaming
(6) Select(_).
Monitor

(7) Connect
camcorder

window

the USB connector
using

on your

the supplied

computer

to the t_ (USB) jack on your

USB cable.

_(USB)jack
USB connector

ush

into

the end

USB cable (supplied)

198

Viewing pictures recorded on a tape or live from your camcorder
on your computer - USB Streaming
(8) Press

to start playback.

You can control
The picture

video

appears

operations

with the buttons

in the monitor
Monitor

windows

on the screen.

on your

computer.

window

Video control
buttons

Viewing
(1) Follow

pictures
the steps

live
from
your
(1), (2) on page 197.

(2) Set the POWER

switch

camcorder

to CAMERA.

Select USB STREAM in [_ to ON in the menu settings
(3) Follow the steps (4) to (7) on pages 197 and 198.
The picture
computer.

Capturing

from your

camcorder

appears

(p. 221).

in the monitor

g
window

on your
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0

still images

Monitor

window

Thumbnail

list window

(1) Select _).
(2) Looking

at the monitor

window,

point you want to capture.
The still image on the screen
Captured

images

are displayed

move

the cursor

to (_)

and click it at the

is captured.
in the thumbnail

list window.

199

Viewing pictures recorded on a tape or live from your camcorder
on your computer - USB Streaming
Capturing

moving pictures
Monitor

Video control

window

Thumbnail

list window

buttons

(1) Select @.
(2) Look at the monitor
you want

to capture.

window
(_

and click on (D)
changes

at the first scene

of the movie

to @'7"

(3) Look at the monitor
window and click on @
at the last scene you want
capture. The captured
hnages appear in the thumbnail
list window.

To close n imageMixer
_
Click @ in the upper right corner of tile screen.
Notes
• When you view images on your computer
with the USB connection,
the following
may occur. This is not a malfunction:
The image shakes up and down.
Some images are not displayed correctly due to noise, etc.
Some images are displayed with the cracking noise.
Images of different color systems to that of your camcorder are not displayed
correctly.
• When your camcorder is in the standby mode with a cassette inserted, it turns off
automatically
after three minutes.
• We recommend
setting DEMO MODE to OFF in tile menu settings when your
camcorder is in the standby mode, and no cassette is inserted.
• Indicators on the screen do not appear on images that are captured into your
computer.
• You cannot car_ T out any "Memory Stick" operations
during the USB Streaming.

200

Viewing pictures recorded on a tape or live from your camcorder
on your computer - USB Streaming
If image data cannot be transferred by the USB connection
The USB driver has been registered incorrectly as your computer was connected to your
camcorder before installation of the USB driver was completed. Reinstall the USB driver
following the procedure on page 194.
If any trouble occurs
Close all running applications,

then restart your computer.

Carry out the following operations
Disconnect the USB cable.
Set the POWER

switch to another

after quitting the application:
position

A" ImageMixer Ver.l.5 for Sony" ondine
detailed operating information.
(1) Click the (_) button
The ImageMixer's

located
Manual

(2) You can find the information

or OFF (CHG

help site is available

in the upper-right
screen

on your camcorder.

corner

where you can find

of the screen.

appears.

you need fl-om the list of contents.

To exit on-line help
Click the [] button in the top right corner

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of the screen.

If you have any questions
about ImageMixer
"ImageMixer
Ver.l.5 for Sony" is the product of PIXELA corporation.
information,
refer to the instruction manual of the CD-ROM supplied
camcorder.

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with your

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Viewing
images recorded
Stick" on your computer

on a "Memory

The image data recorded on a" Memory Stick" is automatically transferred (copied) to
your computer with hnage Transfer. You can also view images with hnageMixer.
(1) Turn on your computer
and allow
(2) Insert a _ Memo_ T Stick" into your

Window-s
camcorder,

your camcorder.
(3) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY.
(4) Connect the t_ (USB) jack on your camcorder
computer
(5) Image

using

Transfer

(6) ImageMixer

the supplied

to the USB connector

starts

up and the transfer

up, enabling
Import

(7) Select an album
The image

202

and the image,

is added

in your

the AC Adaptor

on your

USB cable.

automatically

to load.
and connect

then press

album,

of image

data

you to view- the copied
button

the import

button.

and you can edit the image.

begins.

image.

Viewing

images recorded

on a" Memory

Before operation
An application such as Windows Media Player
pictures in Windows environment.
(1) Turn on your computer
and allow
(2) Insert a" Memory Stick" into your
your camcorder.
(3) Set the POWER
(4) Connect

switch

Stick"

on your computer

must be installed

Windows
camcorder,

to play back moving

to load.
and connect

the AC Adaptor

to MEMORY.

the _ (USB) jack on your

camcorder

computer
using the supplied
USB cable.
"USB MODE" appears
on the LCD screen

to the USB connector
of your

on your

camcorder.

(USB)jack
USB connector

g
O

Push into the end

.,<
O

USB cable (supplied)
(5) Open"

.=
O

My Computer"

on Windows

and double-click

the newly

recognized

drive (e.g. "Removable
Disk (F:)").
The folders inside the" Memory Stick" are displayed.
(6) Double-click
the desired image file from the folder in this order.
"Dcim"

folder

_."

K]K]K]msdcF

For the detailed
folder
hnage files" {p. 204).

folder

and file name,

*_1_.

hnage

see" Image

file *a

file storage

destinations

and

*_1K]KIK] stands for any number (within the range) from 101 to 999.
.21 Copying a moving picture file to the hard disk of your computer before viewing it is
recommended.
If you play back the file directly from the "Memory Stick," the image
and sound may break off.

203

Viewing

images recorded

on a "Memory

Stick"

on your computer

Image files recorded with your camcorder are grouped in folders described below.
The meanings of the file names are as follows. DE]D[ ] stands for any number within
the range from 0001 to 9999.

Example:
For Windows
(The drive recognizing

Me users
your camcorder

is IF:].)

_ De_ktop
I+]'_ 14pDocuments
[+j _,_13_ Floppy[A:]
ft.1_ LocalDisk[C:]
FJ_ LocalDisk[D:)
[±j_' CorrpactDisc[E]
_/_

DCIM
', l_J IOONSDE'F
-'-_

Folder containing image files recorded using
other camcorders without the folder creation
function (for playback only)

{@J
1OlMSDCFi]______" Folder containing image files recorded with your
camcorder
_
99£MSDCF
When no new folders have been created, this is
33_ MSSOHY_--------_
only" 101MSDCP
Folder containing moving picture data recorded
using other camcorders without the folder
creation function (for playback only)

Folder

File
DSCOESIZIE3E3.JPG

Still image file

(up to 999MSDCF)

MOVOESEIE3E3.MPG

Moving

For Windows

2000, Windows

(1) Move the cursor

to the

Me, Windows
"Unplug

click to cancel the applicable
drive.
(2) After the "Safe to remove"
message
eject the" Memo W Stick"

204

Meaning

101MSDCF

picture

file

XP users

or Eject Hardwarg'
appears,

or set the POWER

on the Task Tray and

disconnect
switch

the USB cable

to OFF (CHG).

and

Connecting
y.our camcorder to your
computer
uszng the USB cable (madnt0sh)

When
connecting
to a computer
using the USB cable
You must install a USB driver onto your computer
in order to connect the camcorder to
the computer's
USB connector. Tile USB driver can be found on the CD-ROM supplied,
along with the application
software required for viewing images.

OS:
Mac OS 8.5.1/8.6/9.0/9.1/9.2
or Mac OS X (vl0.0/vl0.1)
Standard installation is required.
However, note that upgrade to Mac OS 9.0/9.1 should be used
models:

for the following

iMac with the Mac OS 8.6 standard installation and a slot loading type CD-ROM
iBook or Power Mac G4 with the Mac OS 8.6 standard installation
Others:
The USB connector must be provided as standard.
QuickTime 3.0 or later must be installed to play back moving

drive

pictures.

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Notes
• Operations
are not guaranteed
for the Macintosh environment
if you connect two or
more USB equipment
to a single computer at the same time, or when using a hub.
• Some equipment may not operate depending
on the type of USB equipment that is
used simultaneously.
• Operations
are not guaranteed
for all the recommended
computer environments
mentioned above.

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205

Connecting

your camcorder

For Mac OS 9.1/9.2/Mac

to your computer

using the USB cable

OS X (v10.0/v10.1)

The USB driver does not have to be installed. Your camcorder is automatically
recognized as a drive just by connecting it to your Mac using the USB cable.
For Mac OS 8.5.1/8.6/9.0

users

Do not isconnect
the USB cable to your computer
driver
completed.
(1) Turn on your
(2) Insert

computer

the supplied

and allow

CD-ROM

before installation

of the USB

the Mac OS to load.

in the CD-ROM

drive

of your

computer.

The application
software
screen appears.
(3) Select" Handycam"
on the screen.
The title screen appears.
(4) Click" USB Driver" to open the folder
"Driver."

containing

the six files related

Click

(5) Select the following

two files, and drag

• Sony Camcorder

USB Driver

• Sony Camcorder

USB Shim

and drop

(6) When the message appears, click _ OK."
The USB driver is installed on your computer.
(7) Remove the CD-ROM fi-om the computer.
(8) Restart your computer.

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them

into the System

Folder.

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Viewing
images recorded
Stick" on your computer

on a" Memory

Before operation
• You need to install the USB driver to view a" Memory Stick" images on your
computer
(p. 206).
• QuickTbne
3.0 or later must be installed to play back moving pictures.
(1) Turn on your computer
and allow
(2) Insert a" Memory Stick" into your

Mac OS to load.
camcorder,
and connect

your camcorder.
(3) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY.
(4) Connect the _ (USB) jack on your camcorder
computer

using the supplied

the AC Adaptor

with the USB jack on your

USB cable.

"USB MODE" appears
on the screen of your camcorder.
(5) Double-click
the _ Memory
Stick" icon on the desktop.
The folders
(6) Double-click
"Dcim"

inside the" Memory Stick" are displayed.
the desired image file from the folder in this order.

folder

--* " E]E]E]msdcff

folder

*_1--. Image

file .2/

*_1E]EJD stands for any number (within the range) fi'om 101 to 999.
.21 Copying a moving picture file to the hard disk of your computer before viewing it is
recommended.
If you play back the file directly from the "Memory Stick," the image
and sound may break off.

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3
(1) Close

all running

applications.

Make sure that the access lamp of your camcorder
is not lit.
(2) Drag the _Memol3_ Stick" icon into the "Trash."
Alternatively,
select the
"MemolTf Stick" icon by clicking it, and then select" Eject disk" from the
"Special"
menu at the top left of the screen.
(3) Unplug the USB cable or eject the" Memory
your

camcorder

Stick."

Set the POWER

switch

to OFF (CHG).

For Mac OS X (vlO.O) users
Shut down your computer,
then unplug
the POWER switch to OFF (CHG).

the USB cable, eject the" Memory

Stick" or set

207

Capturing images from an analog video unit
on your computer - Signal convert function
You can capture images and sound from an analog video unit on your computer
has the i.LINK connector by transmitting
data via your camcorder.
Before operation
Set DISPLAY to LCD in tile menu
(1) Set the POWER
(2) Press

switch

to display

settings.

('file default

setting

which

is LCD.)

to VCR.
the menu

settings.

(3) Turn the SEL/PUSH
EXEC dial to set A/V --+ DV OUT in _
(4) Stait playback
on the analog video unit.

to ON (p. 214).

(5) Stait procedures
for capturing
images and sound on your computer.
The operation
procedures
depend
on your computer
and the software

you are

using.
For details on how to capture images, refer to the operating
your computer
and the software you are using.

instructions

VCR

S VIDEO I
VIDEO
@]-AUDIO
[{}

Yellow

i DV

I_
_
J

_)'
_

'-_ White
Red

A/V connectlng
cable (supplied)

l, is marked
this side.

: Signal flow

After capturing
images and sound
Slop capturing procedures on your computer, and stop playback on tile analog video
unit.

208

Capturing images from an analog video unit on your computer
- Signal convert function
Notes
• You need the software and computer that support the exchange of digital video
signals.
• Depending on the state of tile analog video signals, your computer may not be able to
output images correctly when you convert analog video signals into digital video
signals via your eamcorder.
• You cannot record or capture video output via your camcorder when the video tapes
include copyright protection signals such as the ID-2 system.
If your computer has a USBjack
You carl connect your camcorder to your computer using tile USB cable supplied
your camcorder. Note, however, that the image may flicker.

with

If your VCR has an S videojack
Pictures can be reproduced
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/V
connecting cable.
Connect an S video cable (optional) to the S video jacks of both your camcorder and tile
VCR.

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Customizing

Your

Changing

Camcordet

the

settings

To change the mode settings in the menu settings, select the menu items with the SEL/
PUSH EXEC dial. The default settings can be partially changed. First, select the icon,
then the menu item and then the mode.

(1) In CAMERA, VCR/PLAYER or MEMORY mode, press MENU to display the
menu settings.*
(2) Turn the SEL/PUSN EXEC dial to select the desired icon, then press the dial to
set.
(3) Turn the SEL/PUSN EXEC dial to select the desired item, then press the dial to
set.
(4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired mode, and press the dial
to set.
(5) If you want to change other items, select aP RETURN and press the dial, then
repeat steps from (2) to (4).
For details, see ¢Selecting

CAMERA

the mode setting

of each item" (p. 211).

]

TA_
SET
REC MO_E
A_D_O MODE
mREMAIN
FRAME REC
INT REC

VCP#PLAYER*]
MANU_
SET
4P EFFECT
D EFFECT

[MENUI E_O

[ME_U_ ENO

MEMORY*

]

TAPE SET
REC MODE
AUdiO MCDE

_f
[_
_

_RAME REC

_R_TURN

AUTO

li
.........
[MENUI E_O

[MENU_ENO

210

* Modes on the POWER switch vary depending on models (p. 16).

Changing

the

To make the
Press MENU.

settings
menu

display

disappear

Menu items are displayed as the following icons:
_1_ MANUAL SET
CAMERA

SET

_1_ PLAYER SET _
LCD SET
MEM SET 1 _
MEM SET 2 _
[]
[_
[]

TAPE SET
SETUP MENU
OTHERS

Depending
on your camcorder model
The menu display may be different from that in this illustration.

Menu items differ depending
on the position of the POWER switch.
The screen shows only the items you can operate at the moment.
€')

POWER

Meaning

switch *_

To suit your specific shooting requkement
(p. 68).

CAMERA
MEMORY

P EFFECT

To add special effects, like those in films or on

CAMERA

(in recording)
P EFFECT
(in playback) .2>

TV, to images (p. 64).
To add special effects, like those in films or on
TV, to images (p. 83).

VCR

D EFFECT*a)

To add special effects using the various digital
functions (p. 65, 85).

VCR
CAMERA

FLASH MODE *_/ • ON

To fire the flash (optional) regardless
brightness of the surroundings.

CAMERA
MEMORY

Icon/item

Mode

MANUAL SET
.<

PROGRAM

AUTO
AUTO SHTR *_/

• ON
OFF

*_)Modes

of the

o
_=

To fire the flash automatically.
To automatically activate the electronic
when shooting in bright conditions.

shutter

CAMERA
MEMORY

To not automatically activate the electronic
shutter even when shooting in bright conditions.

on the POWER switch vary depending

on models

(continued

(p. 16).

on the following

page)

211

Changing

the menu settings

Notes on FLASH MODE *_J
• You cannot adjust FLASH MODE if the external
with the FLASH MODE.

flash (optional)

is not compatible

• You cannot adjust

flash (optional)

is not connected.

FLASH MODE if the external

Note on AUTO SHTR*_
The Auto Shutter function electronically adjusts the shutter speed.
*_1Modes on the POWER

Icon/item

switch vary depending

on models

(p. 16).

POWER
switch *_/

Mode

Meaning

• OFF

To not use the self timer function.

CAMERA

To use the selfNtimer function
149).

MEMORY

_1_ CAMERA SET
SELFTIMER*)1

ON
DZOOM

*:_1•OFF

the digital zoom. Up to 20x zoom

40x

To activate the digital zoom. More than 20x to
40x zoom is performed digitally (p. 34).

560x

To activate the digital zoom. More than 20x to
560x zoom is performed digitally (p. 34).

•41 •OFF

16:gWIDE

To deactivate
is performed.

(p. 41, 55, 135,

To deactivate
is performed.

the digital zoom. Up to 20x zoom

40x

To activate the digital zoom. More than 20x to
40x zoom is performed digitally (p. 34).

700x

To activate the digital zoom. More than 20x to
700x zoom is performed digitally (p. 34).

*_1•OFF
ON

212

CAMERA
MEMORY

CAMERA
To record a 16:9 wide picture (p. 58).

•GI• OFF

CAMERA

CINEMA

To record in the CINEMA mode (p. 59).

16:9FULL

To i'ecord in the 16:9FULL mode.

*_1Modes on the POWER

CAMERA

switch vary depending

on models

(p. 16).

Changing

the menu settings

Icon/item

Mode

POWER
switch *_/

Meaning

_]_ CAMERA SET
STEADYSHOT *_)• ON
OFF

N.S.LIGHT

• ON
OFF

To compensatP

for camera shake.

To cancel the SteadyShot function. Natural
pictures are produced when shooting a
stationary subject with a tripod.
To use the NightShot

Light function (p. 39).

To cancel the NightShot

Light function.

Notes on the SteadyShot
function .7}
• The SteadyShot function will not correct excessive camera-shake.
• Attachment
of a conversion lens (optional) may influence the SteadyShot

CAMERA
MEMORY

function.

If you cancel the SteadyShot function .7}
The SteadyShot off indicator "_ appears on the screen. Your camcorder prevents
excessive compensation for camera-shake.
*_)Modes

on the POWER switch vary depending

on models

(p. 16).
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o

213

Changing

the menu settings
POWER

Icon/item

Mode

VCRSET_

PLAYERSET _

TBC *4)*s/

switch *_/

To play back a stereo tape or dual sound track
tape with main and sub sound (p. 238).

VCR

_
_

HiFi SOUND *2) • STEREO

EDIT *a)

Meaning

•

To play back a stereo tape with the left sound or
a dual sound track tape with main sound.

To play back a stereo tape with the right sound
or a dual sound track tape with sub sound.
PLAYER

OFF
ON

To minimize

To correct jitter.

OFF

To not correct jitter. Set TBC to OFF when
playing back a tape on which you have dubbed
over and recorded the signal ofa TV game or
similar machine.

picture deterioration

when editing.
VCR/
PLAYER

TBC stands for "Time Base Corrector."
DNR *_/*_)

• ON
OFF

To reduce picture noise.
To reduce a conspicuous afterimage
picture has a lot of movement.

when the

VCR/
PLAYER

DNR stands for" Digital Noise Reduction."
AUDIO MiX *_)

To adjust the balance between the stereo I and
stereo 2.

I1
ST1
AN _,
DV OUT *_/

• OFF
ON

ST2
in analog

VCR

To output analog images and sound in digital
format using your camcorder {p. 208).

*,1When you play hack tapes recorded

214

J
,A

To output digital images and sound
format using your camcorder.

*_1Modes on the POWER switch vary depending

,6,

VCR

on models

(p. 1G).

in the Hi8 HIIg/standard

8 mm [] system

only

Changing

the menu settings

Icon/item

Mode

VCR SET _
PLAYERSET _
PB MODE *G/

POWER
switch *_/

Meaning

_
_
• AUTO

HI§g§

To automatically select the system (Hi8 HID/
standard 8 mm [] or Digital8 D) tha! was used
to record on the tape, and play back the tape.

VCR

To play back a tape that was recorded in the
Hi8 Him/standard 8 mm [] system when your
camcorder does not automatically distinguish
tbe recording system.

After five minutes of removing the power source
The HiFi SOUND .2/, EDIT .3/and AUDIO MIX .21items are returned

to their default

settings.
Notes on AUDIO MIX .21
• You can adjust

the balance

only for tapes recorded

in the Digital8

[1 system.

'El_f q_]f
• When

playing

back a tape recorded

in the IG-bit mode, you cannot

adjust the balance.

Note on PB MODE *_1
The mode will return to the default
you remove the power source.
you turn the POWER switch.
*_1Modes on the POWER switch

setting

when:

vary depending

.51When you play back tapes recorded

on models

(p. 16).

in the Hi8 Him/standard

8 mm [] system

only

*°1qEl_fqEl_llf

215

Changing

the menu settings
POW£R

icon/item

Mode

Meaning

switch

LCD SET
LCD BRIGHT

To adjust the brightness
on the LCD screen
the SEL/PUSH
EXEC dial.

with

VCR/
PLAYER
CAMERA
MEMORY

A
Todarken
LCD B.L.

O BRT NORMAL

BRIGHT

LCD COLOR

To set the brightness
backlight
to normal
To brighten

Tolighten
of the LCD screen

the LCD screen

backlight.

VCR/
PLAYER
CAMERA
MEMORY

To adjust the color on the LCD screen, turning
the SEL/PUSH
EXEC dial to adjust the

VCR/
PLAYER

following

CAMERA
MEMORY

bar.

A
Togetlowintensity

Togethighintensity

Notes on LCD B.L
• When you select BRIGHT, battery life is reduced by about 1Opercent during
recording.
• When you use power sources other than the battery pack, BRIGHT is automatically
selected.
Even if you adjust LCD BRIGHT, LCD B.L, LCD COLOR
The recorded picture will not be affected.
* Modes on the POWER

216

switch vary depending

on models

(p. 16).

Changing

the menu settings

Icon/item
_

Mode

MEM SET 1 q_

Meaning

POWER
switch

To record still images in fine image quality
mode (p. 128).

VCR
MEMORY

STILLSET
QUALITY

• FINE
STANDARD

FLD/FRAME

• FIELD

FRAME
MOVIE

To record still images in standard
mode.

image quality
MEMORY

To record moving subjects correcting jitter
(p. 132).
To record stationary

subjects in high quality.

SET

IMAGESIZE

• 320 x 240

To record
(p. 130).

moving

pictures

in 320 x 240 size

160 x 112

To record

moving

pictures

in 160 x 112 size.

_REMAIN

• AUTO

VCR
MEMORY

To display the remaining capacity of the
"Memory Sticg' in the following cases:
• For five seconds aRer you set the POWER
switch to VCR or MEMORY.
• For five seconds after inserting a °Memory
Stick" into your camcorder.
• When the capacity of the" Memory Stick" is
less than a few minutes in MEMORY mode.
• For five
moving
• For five
moving

NEW FOLDER

To always display the remaining
"Memory Stick."

• ADD

To create a new folder (p. 160).

RETURN
RE€ FOLDER
FILE NO.

PRINT MARK

• SERIES

capacity of the
MEMORY

To cancel creating a new folder.
To select a folder in which images are recorded
(p. 162).

MEMORY

To assign numbei,'s to files in sequence even if
the _Memory Stick" is changed. However, wben
a new folder is created or the recording folder is
changed, the file number sequence is reset.

VCR
MEMORY

To write a print mark on recorded still images
you want to print out later (p. 180).

• OFF
PB FOLDER

,,<

To reset the file numbering each time the
Memory Stick" is changed.

RESET

• OFF
PROTECT

seconds after you start recording
picture.
seconds aRer you stop recording
picture.

VCR
MEMORY

To cancel print marks on still images.
To protect selected images against accidental
erasure (p. 17fi).

VCR
MEMORY

To not protect images.
To select a folder that contains images to be
played back (p. 169).

MEMORY

217

Changing

the menu settings
POWER

icon/item

Mode

Meaning

switch

To cancel the slide show.

MEMORY

MEM SET 2 _
SLIDESHOW

RETURN
Q ALL FILES
FOLDER DDD

INT.R -STL

*ll To play back all images
continuously.

in the"

Memory

in the current

Stick"

PB _lder

To activate the interval photo recording
(p. 154).

• OFF

To deactivate
function.

SET
DELETE ALL

To play back all images
continuously
(p. 174).

• RETURN

ALL FILES

the interval

photo

To set INTERVAL

for interval

To cancel

all images.

deleting

function

MEMORY

recording

photo

recording.

MEMORY

To delete all unprotected images in the
"Memory Stick" (p. 178).

FOLDER DDD*_lTodeleteallunprotectedimagesinthecurrent
PB _lder.
FORMAT

• RETURN
OK

To cancel formatting.

MEMORY

To format an inse_ted" Memory Stick."
Formatting erases all information on a
Memory Stick."
I. Select FORMAT with tile SEL/PUSH EXEC
dial, then press the dial.
2. Select OK with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial,
then press the dial.
3. After EXECUTE appears, press the SEL/
PUSH EXEC dial. The FORMATTING
indicator flashes during formatting. The
COMPLETE indicator appears when
formatting is finished.

Notes on formatting
• Formatting erases all folders.
• Formatting erases all images even if they are protected.
• The supplied *Memory Stick" has been formatted at factory. Formatting tile * Memory
Stick" on your camcorder is not required. .2}
• Do not do any of the following while the FORMATTING indicator is displayed:
Switch the POWER switch
Operate buttons
Eieet tile _Memory Stick"
R_move tile power source
• You cannot format tile * Memory Stick" if the write-protect tab on the" Memory Stick"
is set to LOCK.
• Format the _Memory Stick" when _ _fl FORMAT ERROR" is displayed.
*_1DE]K] stands

218

for the folder number.

Changing

the menu settings

Icon/item

POWER
switch *z/

Mode

Meaning

• SP

To record ill the SP (Standard

TAPE SET
REC MODE

AUDIO

MODE

*_/•

To increase the recording
times the SP mode.

12BIT

To record in the 12-bit mode {two stereo
sounds).

16BIT

To record in the 16-bit mode {one stereo sound
with high quality).

ORC TO SET .5/

ORC stands for _Optimizing
t_l REMAIN

• AUTO

ON
FRAME RE€ *2> • OFF

INT. REC.2)

Play) mode.

time to 1.5 "2//2 *:_1

VCR *_/
CAMERA

CAMERA

To display the remaining tape bar:
• For about eight seconds after your camcorder
is turned on and calculates the remaining
amount of tape.
• l_or about eight seconds after a cassette is
inserted and your camcorder calculates the
remaining amount of tape.
• For about eight seconds after I_ _ is pressed in
VCR/PLAYER mode.
• For about eight seconds after DISPLAY is
pressed to display the screen indicator's.
• For the period of tape rewinding, forwarding
or picture search in VCR/PLAYER mode.

VCR/
PLAYER
CAMERA

To always display the remaining

To activate the interval recording
{p. 72).

2.
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tape bar.
CAMERA

To deactivate the fi'ame recording.
To activate the frame recording

SET

CAMERA

To automatically adjust the recording condition
to get the best possible recto-cling. Press START/
STOP to start adjustment. Your camcorder takes
about 10 seconds to check the tape condition
and then returns to the standby mode.
the Recording Condition."

• OFF

VCR

(p. 74).
function

To deactivate the interval recording

CAMERA

function.

To set INTERVAL and REC TIME for interval
recording.

*_1Modes on the POWER switch

vary depending

on models

(continued

(p. 16).

on the following

page)

219

Changing

the menu settings

Notes on the LP mode
• When you record a tape in the LP mode on your camcorder,
we recommend
playing
back the tape on your camcorder. When you playback tile tape recorded on another
camcorder or VCR, noise may occur in images or sounds.
• When you record in the LP mode, we recommend
using a Sony cassette so that you
can get the most out of your camcorder.
• When you record in tile SP and LP modes on one tape or you record some scenes in
tile LP mode, tile playback picture may be distorted or tile time code may not be
writlen properly between scenes. .2}
• Noise may occur also when you play back on your camcorder tapes recorded in the
LP mode on another camcorder or VCR. *a/
• When you record a tape in the LP mode on your camcorder,
tile standard 8 mm [] system. *sJ

recording

is carried

out in

Note on AUDIO MODE *_
When playing
AUDIO MIX.

back a tape recorded

in tile 16_bit mode, you cannot

adjust

tile balance in

Note on dubbing a tape to another VCR *4}
You cannot select AUDIO MODE for tapes recorded in the Digital8 |3 system. You,
however, can select AUDIO MODE when you dub tapes recorded in the Hi8 Him/
standard 8 mm [] system to another VCR using tile i.LINK cable.
Notes on ORC setting *_
• Each time you eject the cassette, the ORC setting will be canceled. If necessal\y, set the
setting.
• You cannot use this setting on a tape with tile red mark on tile cassette exposed.
(i. e. the tape is write-protected)
• When you set ORC TO SET, a non recorded section of about 0.1 seconds appears on
tile tape. However, note that this non-recorded
section disappears from the tape when
you continue recording from this section.
• To check if you have already set the ORC setting, select ORC TO SET in the menu
settings." ORC ON" is displayed ifORC TO SET is already set.
*_1Modes on tile POWER switch vary depending

220

on models

(p. 16).

Changing

the menu settings

Icon/item
[]

Mode

POWER
switch *_/

Meaning

SETUPMENU
CLOCK SET
AUTO DATE *z)

• ON

To set the date or time (p. 26).

CAMERA
MEMORY

To record the date for I0 seconds after recording
has started.

CAMERA

OFF

To cancel the auto date function.

USB STREAM *al • OFF

To deactivate the USB Streaming

ON
LTR SIZE

• NORMAL
2x

LANGUAGE

• ENGLISH

To activate the USB Streaming

function.

To display selected menu items in normal size.
To display selected menu items at twice the
normal size.

To display the information

indicators

FRAN_AIS

To display the some of the information
indicators in French.

ESPAI')OL

To display the some of the information
indicators in Spanish.

PORTUGUI_S

To display the some of the information
indicators in Portuguese.

qa_

To display the some of the information
indicators in Chinese.

_1-_

To display the some of the information
indicators in Korean.

in English.

VCR
CAMERA
VCR/
PLAYER
CAMERA
MEMORY
VCR/
PLAYER
CAMERA
MEMORY

2.
,.<

DEMO MODE

• ON
OFF

To make the demonstration

appear.

To cancel the demonstration

mode.

CAMERA

Notes on DEMO MODE
• You cannot select DEMO MODE when a" Memory Stick" is inserted in your
camcorder. .4}
• You cannot select DEMO MODE when a cassette is inserted in your camcorder.
• The DEMO MODE default setting is STBY(Standby), and the demonstration starts
about 10 minutes after you have set the POWER switch to CAMERA without a
cassette inserted.
To cancel the demonstration, insert a" Memory Stick" *4}or a cassette, set the POWER
switch to anything other than CAMERA, or set DEMO MODE to OFF. To set to STBY
(Standby) again, leave the DEMO MODE at ON in the menu settings, turn the
POWER switch to OFF (CHG), and return the POWER switch to CAMERA.
• When NIGHTSHOT is set to ON," NIGHTSHOT" appears on the screen and you
cannot select DEMO MODE in the menu settings.
*_1Modes on the POWER switch

vary depending

on models

(p. 16).

221

Changing

the menu settings
POWER

Icon/item

Mode

Meaning

switch *_/

OTHERS
DATA CODE *_) • DATE/CAM
DATE
WORLD TIME

BEEP

•

COMMANDER

DISPLAY

REC LAMP

*a>•

•

To display date, time and recording
playback.

VCR
MEMORY

To display date and time during playback.
To set the clock to the local time.
Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to set a time
difference. The clock changes by the time
difference you set here. If you set the time
difference to 0, the clock returns to the originally
set time.

CAMERA
MEMORY

MELODY

To output the melody when you start/stop
recording or when an unusual condition occurs
on your camcorder.

NORMAL

To output

VCR/
PLAYER
CAMERA
MEMORY

OFF

To cancel all sound including

To activate the Remote Commander
with your camcorder.

OFF

To deactivate the Remote Commander to avoid
erroneous remote control operation caused by
other VCR's remote control.

LCD

To show the display on the LCD screen and in
the viewfinder.

V-OUT/LCD

To show the display on the TV screen, LCD
screen and in the viewfinder.

To light up the camera recording
front of your camcorder.

OFF

To turn the camera recording lamp off so that
the pe_'son is not aware of the recording.

the beep instead of the melody.

*_1Modes on the POWER switch vary depending

*,1qIl_' qEl_'

222

data during

shutter sound.

on models

supplied

lamp at the

(p. 1G).

VCR/
PLAYER
CAMERA
MEMORY

VCR/
PLAYER
CAMERA
MEMORY
CAMERA
MEMORY

Changing

the menu settings

Icon/item
[]

Mode

POWER
switch *z/

Meaning

OTHERS
VIDEO EDIT

.4/ • RETURN
TAPE

To cancel video editing.
To make a program

VCR

and perform video editing

(p. 106).
MEMORY
•5)

To make a program
(p. 156).

and perform MPEG editing

To make a program
(p. 106).

and perform video editing

VCR

Note *_)
If you press DISPLAY with DISPLAY set to V-OUT/LCD
in the menu settings, the
picture fl'om a TV or VCR will not appear on the screen even when your camcorder
connected to outputs on the TV or VCR. (Except when your camcorder is connected
with the LLINK cable)
After five minutes of removing
The COMMANDER
item returns

the power source *a)
to their default settings.

When recording a close subject
When REC LAMP is set to ON, the red camera recording lamp on tile front of the
cameorder may reflect on the subject if it is close. In this case, we recommend
that you
set REC LAMP to OFF.
*_1Modes on the POWER switch

.21_

vary depending

on models

(p. 16).
o

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Troubleshooting-

Types of trouble
trouble

and how to correct

If you run into any problem using your camcorder, use the following table to
troubleshoot
the problem. If tile problem persists, disconnect the power source and
contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. If" C:IZllZI:IZllZI
°
appears on the screen, tile self-diagnosis
display function has worked. See page 232.

_rrlptom
START/STOP does not operate.

Cause and/or Corrective Action
• The POWER

switch is not set to CAMERA.

+ Set it to CAMERA (p. 30).
• The tape has run out.
+ Rewind the cassette or insert a new one (p. 28, 45).
• The write-protect
tab is set to expose the red mark.
+ Use a new tape or slide the tab (p. 29).
• The tape is stuck to the drum {moisture condensation).
@ Remove the cassette and leave your camcorcler for at
least one hour to acclimatize (p. 247).
The power goes off.

The image on the viewfinder
is not clear.
The SteadyShot
work. *a)

• While being operated in CAMERA mode, your camcorder
has been in the standby mode for more than three
minutes *1)/five minutes *_).
+ Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) and then to
CAMERA again (p. 30).
• The batlery pack is dead or nearly dead.
+ Install a charged battery pack (p. 18, 19).
screen

function does not

The viewfinder
lens is not adjusted.
+ Adjust the viewfinder
lens (p. 35).
STEADYSHOT is set to OFF in the menu settings.
+ Set it to ON (p. 213).
16:gWIDE is set to ON in the menu settings. .1)
+ Set it to OFF (p. 212).
16:gWIDE is set to 16:gFULL. *a)
+ Set it to OFF (p. 212).

The autofocusing
work.

The _ indicator
view finder.

224

function does not

flashes in the

The setting is the manual focus mode.
+ Set the autofocus mode (p. 71).
Shooting conditions are not suitable for autofocus.
+ Adjust to focus manually (p. 71).
The video beads may be dirty.
+ Clean the beads using the Sony VS-25CLD cleaning
cassette (optional) (p. 248).

Types of trouble

and how to correct trouble

Symptom

Cause and/or Corrective Action

The picture does not appear ill the
viewfinder.

• The LCD panel is open.
+ Close the LCD panel when you do not record
LCD screen (p. 32).

A vez_tical band appears when you
shoot a subject such as lights or a
candle flame against a dark
background.

• The contrast between the sul_[ect and background
high. This is not a malfunction.

A vez_,ical band appears when you
shoot a very bright subject,

• The smear phenomenon
malfunction.

Some tiny white, red, blue or green
spots appear on the screen. .4)

• Slow shutter, Super NightShot or Color Slow Shutter
mode is activated. This is not a malfunction.

An unknown
the screen.

picture is displayed

is occurring.

using tile
is too

This is not a

• If 10 minutes passes after you set tile POWER switch to
CAMERA or DEMO MODE is set to ON in the menu
setlings without a" Memory Stick" .4) or a cassette
inserted, your camcorder automatically
starts the
demonstration.
Insert a" Memory Stick" .4) or a cassette and the
demonstration
stops.
You can also cancel DEMO MODE (p. 221).

The picture is recorded in incon'act or
unnatural colors.

• NIGHTSHOT
is set to ON.
"_ Set it to OFF (p. 39).

Picture appears too bright, and the
subject does not appear on tlae
screen.

• NIGHTSHOT
is set to ON in a bright place.
+ Set it m OFF (p. 39).
• The backlight function is active.
Deactivate the backlight function (p. 38).

The shutter does not sound. *_/

• BEEP is set to OFF in the menu settings.
÷ Set it m MELODY or NORMAL (p. 222).

A horizontal black band appears
when shooting a TV screen or a
computer ,screen. *:_)

• Set STEADYSHOT

An external flash {optional) does not

• The power of the external
iS not
installed.

work.

.4/

to OFF in the menu settings

..i

(p. 213).

flash is off or the power

source

Turn on the external flash or install the power source.
• AUTO is selected in FLASH MODE in the menu settings
while recording in a bright place.
Set it m ON (p. 211).

225

Types of trouble

and how to correct

Symptom

Cause

The picture
screen

when

The tape
video

does

not appear

playing

does

on the

back a tape. *_1

not move

when

control

button

is pressed.

The playback

button

does

and/or

* The tape

trouble

Corrective

Action

is recorded

in the I-Ii8 []Ira/Standard

° The POWER

The playback
picture
does not appear.

not work.

lines on the
is not clear

[]

switch

is set to MEMORY,

CAMERA

or OFF

(CHG).*2)
-) Set it to VCR/PLAYER

There are horizontal
picture.

8 mm

system.

° The cassette

has

run

-) Rewind

the tape

*_) (p. 45).

out

(p. 45).

° The television's
video
-) Adjust
it *3) (p. 51).
or

of tape.

channel

is not adjusted

• EDIT is set to ON in the menu
-) Set it to OFF *3) (p. 214).
• The video

head

may

settings.

be dirty.

-) Clean
the heads using tile Sony
cassette
(optional)
(p. 248).
No sound or only a low sound is
h_ard when playing
back a tape.

correctly.

• The stereo
tape is played
in tile menu
settings.
.4)

back

V8-25CLD

with

cleaning

HiFi SOUND

set to 2

-) Set it to STEREO
(p. 214).
• The volume
is turned
to minimum.
-) Press
• AUDIO
-) Adjust
The date

correctly-

*_1

does

not work

• The tape

The tape which
Hi8 []l[]/standard

PAL"

has

MIX

a blank

in the menu

settings.

.4)

(p. 214).
portion

is recorded
in the
8 mm [] system

back correctly.

is displayed

• PB MODE
is set to HIIm/m
-) Set it to AUTO
(p. 215).
-) Set PB MODE

between

recorded

portions

*_1Modes

to I,IIm/[]

in the menu

settings.

in the menu

settings

(p. 215).

*GI

on the screen.

*_/

• The TV color
that

226

AUDIO

(p. 90).

The picture which is recorded in the
Digital8 D system is not played back. *_1

is not played

VOLUME
÷ (p. 45).
MIX is set to the ST2 side

on the POWER

switch

of your

vary

system

recorded

on the tape

camcorder.

depending

on models

(p. 16).

is different

from

Types of trouble

and how to correct trouble

Symptom

Cause and/or Corrective Action

Your camcorder does not function
even when the POWER switch is set
to a position other than OFF {CHG).

• The battery pack is not installed, or is dead oi' nearly dead.
") Install a charged battery pack {p. 18, 19).
• The AC Adaptor is not connected to a wall outlet.
-) Connect the AC Adaptor to a wall outlet (p. 24).

The end search function does not
work.

• The tape was qfected after recording.
• You have not recorded on the new cassette yet.

The end search function does not
work correctly.

• The tape has a blank portion

The battery pack is quickly
dischm'ged.

• The operating temperature
is too low.
• The battery pack is not charged enough.
-) Charge the battery pack fully again (p. 19).
• The battery pack is completely dead, and cannot be
recharged.
-) Replace with a new battery pack (p. 18).

The remaining battery time indicator
does not indicate the correct time.

• You have used the battery pack in an extremely hot or
cold environment
for a long time.
• The battery pack is completely dead, and cannot be
recharged.
÷ Replace with a new battery pack (p. 18).
• The battery is dead.
") Use a fully charged battery pack (p. 18, 19).
• A deviation has occurred in the remaining battery time.
-) Charge the battery pack fully so that the remaining
battery time indicator indicates correct time (p. 19).

at the beginning

or midway.

The power goes off ahhough the
remaining battery time indicator
indicates that the battery pack has
enough power to operate.

• A deviation has occurred in the remaining battery time.
-) Charge the battery pack fully so that the remaining
battery time indicator indicates correct time (p. 19).

The cassette cannot be removed from
the holder.

• The power source is disconnected.
-) Connect it firmly (p. 18, 24).
• The battery is dead.
-) Use a charged battery pack (p. 18, 19).

The [] and _ indicator's flash and no
functions except for cassette ejection
work.

• Moisture condensation
has occurred.
") Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder
least one hour to acclimatize (p. 247).

The remaining tape indicator
displayed.

• The _ REMAIN is set to AUTO in tbe menu settings.
") Set it to ON to always display the remaining
tape
indicator.

is not

g_E_

for at

227

Types of trouble

and how to correct

Symptom

Cause and/or

trouble

Corrective

Action

The" Memory Stick" does not
function.

• The POWER switch
"> Set it to MEMORY
• The "Memory Stick"
"->Insert a" Memory

Recording does not function.

• The "Memory Stick" is full.
"->Delete unnecessary
images and record again (p. 177).
• The "Memory Stick" formatted incorrectly is inserted.
"->Format the" Memory Stick" on your camcorder or use
another" Memory Stick" (p. 127, 218).
• The write-protect
tab on the" Memory Stick" is set to
LOCK.

An imago cannot be deleted.

• The image is protected.
"->Cancel image protection
(p. 176).
• The write-protect
tab on the" Memory
LOCK.

"->Release

is not set to MEMORY.
(p. 132).
is not inserted.
Stick" (p. 127).

the lock (p. 240).

Stick" is set to

the lock (p. 240).

You cannot format a" Memory
Stick."

• The write-protect
tab on the" Memory
LOCK.
"->Release the lock (p. 240).

Stick" is set to

Deleting all the images cannot be
carried out.

• The write-protect
LOCK.

Stick" is set to

You cannot protect an image.

• The write-protect
LOCK.

"> Release

tab on the" Memory

the lock (p. 240).
tab on the" Memory

Stick" is set to

"->Release the lock (p. 240).
• The image to protect is not played back.
"->Press MEMORY PLAY to play back the image (p. 163).

228

You cannot write a print mark on a
still image.

• The write-protect
tab on the" Memory Stick" is set to
LOCK.
"> Release the lock (p. 240).
• The image to write a print mark to is not played back.
"->Press MEMORY PLAY to play back the image (p. 163).
• You are trying to write a print mark on a moving picture.
"->Print marks cannot be written on a moving picture.

You cannot play back images in
actual size.

• You may not be able to play back images in actual size
when you try to play back images recorded by other
equipment.
This is not a malfunction.

You cannot play back image data.

• Folders/files
renamed or images processed with your
computer may not be played back. (The file name will
blink.)
• If you record images with any other equipment,
the
images may not play back normally on your camcorder.

Types of trouble

and how to correct trouble

Symptom

Cause and/or Corrective Action

Easy Dubbing does not function. *_)

• Your VCR and/or video camera recorder is not set
correctly.
"_ Make sure the input selector of the VCR is set to LINE.
Also, make sure the power switch of the video camera is
set to VTR/VCR (p. 99).
• The IR SETUP code or PAUSE MODE is not set correctly.
"_ Select the correct IR SETUP code and PAUSE MODE,
according to your VCR. Then confirm VCR operation
with the IR TEST function (p. 99).

Digital program
editing
does not function. *a

• The input selector on the VCR is not set correctly.
"_ Check the connection and set the input selector on the
VCR again (p. 107).
• Your camcorder is connected to DV equipment
of other
than Sony using the i.LINK cable.
"_ Set it to IR (p. 107).
• You have attempted to set a program on a blank portion of
the tape.
÷ Set the program again on a recorded portion (p. 115).
• Your camcorder and the VCR are not synchronized.
"_ Adjust the synchronization
(p. 113).
• The IR SETUP code is incorrect.

to a tape

"_ Set the correct code (p. 1Ol).
• PB MODE is set to II|mgm in the menu
"_ Set it m AUTO (p. 215).
Digital program
"Memory
Stick"

editing
to a
does not function.

The Remote Commander
supplied
with your camcorder
does not
work. .4}

settings. .3/

• Setting program on a blank portion of the tape is
attempted.
÷ Set the program again on a recorded portion {p. 156).
• COMMANDER
is set to OFF in the menu settings.
÷ Set it m ON (p. 222).
• Something
is blocking the infrared rays.
"_ Remove the obstacle.
• The batleries are inserted with + and
incorrectly
matching + and
inside the battery compartment.
"_ Insert the batteries correctly (p. 264).
• The batleries are dead.
"_ Insert new ones (p. 264).

(continued

on the following

page)

229

Types of trouble

and how to correct

Symptom

230

trouble

Cause and/or Corrective Action

The picture from a TV or VCR does
not appear on the screen even when
your camcorder is connected to the
outputs of other equipment
(connected with the A/V cable).*:_l

• DISPLAY is set to V-OUT/LCD
-> Set ]t to LCD (p. 222).

in the menu

settings.

The melody or beep sounds for five
seconds.

* Moisture condensation
has occurred.
-> Eject the cassette and leave your camcorder for at least
one hour to acclimatize {p. 247).
• Some trouble has occurred in your camcorder.
-> Eject the cassette and insert it again, then operate your
camcorder.

You cannot charge the battery pack.

• The POWER switch ]s not set to OFF (CHG).
-> Set it to OFF (CHG).

The BATTERY INFO is not
displayed.

• The POWER switch ]s not set to OFF (CHG).
-> Set it to OFF (CHG).
• The battery pack is not installed properly.
-> Install it properly (p. 18).
• The battery pack is fully discharged.
-> Install a fully charged battery pack.

No function works though the power
is on.

-> Disconnect the power cord of the AC Adaptor or
remove the battery, then reconnect it in about one
minute. Turn the power on. If the functions still do not
work, open the LCD panel and press the RESET button
using a sharp-pointed
object. (If you press the RESET
button, all the settings including the date and time
return to their defaults.) (p. 258)

You cannot install the USB driver. .5_

• Your camcorder was connected to your computer with the
USB cable before installing the USB driver, so the driver
was not recognized by the computer.
-> Uninstall the unrecognized
driver, and then reinstall the
driver (p. 194).

Types of trouble

and how to correct trouble
Cause and/or Corrective Action

Symptom
USB Streaming

does

not work.

• The USB driver is not installed correctly.
-_ Uninstall the unrecognized
driver, and then reinstall
driver (p. 194).
• Your computer's
operating system is Windows 98 or
earlier.

.51

the

• USB STREAM is set to OFF in the menu settings.
-_ Set it to ON.

Image data cannot
the USB connection.

be transferred
.5)

• USB Streaming does not work when:
you record MPEG movie on a" Memory Stick. ° ,3)
you record a photo on a" Memory Stick." ,3)
• The USB cable was connected before installation of the
USB driver
-_ Uninstall
driver

The cassette

cannot

if the cassette

be removed

even

lid is open.

*'__
*__

_
_

• Moisture
(p. 247).

was completed.
the incorrect USB driver

and reinstall

tile USB

(p. 194).
has started

to condense

in your camcorder

_i_
_
_I_

-4

231

Self-diagnosis
Your camcorder
function.

has a self-diagnosis

display
display

LCD screen or viewfinder

This function displays the current state of your
camcorder as a 5-digit code (a combination
of a
letter and numbers) on the screen.
If a 5 digit code is displayed, check the following
list of codes. The last two digits (indicated by DD)
diffor depending
on tile state of your camcorder.
Self-diagnosis display
• C:D[3:C3D
You can service your
yourself.
• E:DD:[3[3

camcorder

Contact your Sony dealer or local
authorized
Sony service facility.

5-digit display
C:04:EIKI

C:21:EIKI

Cause and/or Corrective Action
• You are using a battery pack that is not an
"InfoLITHIUM"
battery pack.
"_ Use an" InfuLITHIUM _ battery pack {p. 21,242).
• Moisture condensation
has occurred.
-_ Eject the cassette and leave your camcorder
one hour to acclimatize {p. 247).

for at least

C:22:I3K1

• The video heads are dirty.
Clean the heads using the Sony VS-25CLD cleaning
cassette (optional) (p. 248).

C:31:CtCt
C:32:I3K1

• A malfunction
other than the above that you can service
has occurred.
-) Eject the cassette and insert it again, then operate your
camcorder.
Disconnect tile power cord of the AC Adaptor or
remove tile battery pack. After reconnecting
the power
source, operate your camcorder.

E:20:I3D
E:61:I3D
E:62:CtCt

• A malfunction
that you cannot service has occurred.
_ Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized
Sony
service facility and inform them of the 5-digit code.
(e.g. E:61:I0)
If you are unable to rectify the problem even if you try corrective actions
contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service Facility.

232

several

times,

Warning

indicators

and messages

If indicators and messages appear on the screen, check the following.
See the page in parentheses"
( )" for more information.
Warning

indicators

101-0001

C:21:00
_Q

Tape/Battery pack warning indicator
Slow flashing:
• The battery pack is nearly dead.
• The tape is near the end.
Fast flashing:
• The battery pack is dead.
• The tape has run out.*

101-0001

Warning

[]

indicator as to file

Slow flashing:
• The file is corrupted.
• The file is unreadable.
• You are trying to use the MEMORY MIX
function on a moving picture (p. 140}.
C:21:00

Self-diagnosis

display (p. 232)

c\_ Warning indicator as to battery
Slow flashing:
• The battery is nearly dead.
The _X_indicator sometimes flashes

condensation

has occurred *

even if

dead, and

g_E_
-4

Warning indicator as to tape
Slow flashing:
• The remaining
tape becomes shorter
the length for five-minute recording.
• No tape is inserted.*
• The write-protect
tab on the cassette
to LOCK (red) * (p. 29).

the remaining
battery time is about five to
10 minutes depending
on the operating
conditions, environment
and battery
condition.
Fast flashing:
• The battery pack is dead.
• The battery pack is completely
cannot be charged.

Moisture

Fast flashing:
• Eject the cassette, turn off your camcorder,
and leave it for about one hour with the
cassette compartment
open (p. 247).

Fast flashing:
• The cassette

__
than
_
is set

has run out of tape.*

_Z]Warning indicator as to incompatible
"Memory Stick" * =1_
Slow flashing:
• An incompatible"
Memory Stick" is
inserted.
* You hear the melody

or beep.

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Warning

indicators

and messages

YOU need to eject the cassette *
Slow flashing:
• The write-protect
tab on the cassette
to LOCK (red) (p. 29).
Fast flashing:
• Moisture condensation

is set

has occurred

(p. 247).
• The cassette has run out of tape.
• The self-diagnosis
display function
activated (p. 232).

o_ The image is protected * _
Slow flashing:
• The image is protected (p. 176).
$ Warning indicator
(optional) _
Fast flashing:
• There is something
flash. (optional)

as to the flash

wrong

with tile external

Warning indicator as to _ Memory
Stick" _
Slow flashing:
• No" Memory Stick" is inserted.
Fast flashing *:
• The "Memory Stick _ is not readable on
your camcorder (p. 126).
• The image cannot be recorded on a
"Memory Stick. °
_

Warning indicator as to _Memory Stick"
formatting
* _
=1_
Fast flashing:
• "Memory Stick" data is corrupted
(p. 240).
• "Memory Stick" is not formatted correctly
(p. 21g).

234

Warning indicator as to still image
recording
Slow flashing:
• The still image cannot be recorded on the
" Memory Stick _ _
_
(p. 53).
• The still image cannot be recorded on the
tepe _
_
(p. 56).
* You hear the melody

or beep.

Warning

indicators
Warning

• CLOCK

and messages

messages
SET

Set the date and time (p. 26).

• FOR" InfoLITHIUM"
BATTERY ONLY

Use an" InfoLITHIUM

• _

_ TAPE END

The cassetle

• _

NO TAPE

Insert a cassetle

• i

CLEANING

CASSETTE

• COPY INHIBIT
• START/STOP

_ battery

has run out of tape.*
tape.*

The video heads are dirty. {The _ indicator and
"Ih CLEANING CASSETTE" message appear one
after another on the screen.)* (p. 248)
You tried to record a picture
control signal * (p. 238).

KEY

Press START/STOP
message is displayed

• ORC

ORC is working.
(p. 219).

• _ NOW CHARGING

Charging an external
correctly.*

* You hear the melody

pack (p. 242).

that has a copyright

to activate the ORC setting. This
in white (p. 219).

This message

is displayed

flash {optional)

in white

does not work

or beep.

-4
C

g
.g

235

Warning

indicators
Warning

and messages

messages

You hear the melody

as to

n Memory Stick" _

or beep.

• _1 FULL

The" Memory Stick" is full (p. 131).

• _

Folders have already been created in the *Memory
Stick" up to the limit (up to the folder 999 MSDCF)
(p. 161).

FOLDER NO. FULL

• _1o-_

The

write-protect

tab on the"

Memory

Stick"

is set

LOCK (p. 240).
• _ NO FILE

236

No still image is recorded on the _Memory Stick."

• _ NO MEMORY STICK

No * Memory Stick" is inserted.

• _71AUDIO ERROR

You are trying to record an image with sound that
cannot be recorded by your camcorder on" Memory
Stick" (p. 151).

• ._,.flMEMORY STICK ERROR

The" Memory Stick" data is corrupted (p. 127).

• _fl FORMAT ERROR

Check the type of the * Memory
(p. 218).

• K3PLAYERROR

The image cannot be played back.
Reinsert the _Memory Stick," then play back the
image again.

• _

Check the input signal before retrying recording
(p. 139, 153).

REC ERROR

Stick" format

• _Z1INCOMPATIBLE
MEMORY STICK

The" Memory Stick" inserted is not compatible with
your camcorder.

• DELETING

You have pressed PHOTO during deleting all images
on" Memory Stick."

• FORMATTING

You have pressed PHOTO during formatting a
Memory Stick."

• NO FILE AVAILABLE

No file is in the current PB folder (p. 169).

• USB STREAMING ON GOING

You cannot carry out any _Memory Stick" operations
during USB Streaming (p. 200).

• READ-ONLY MEMORY
STICK

The 100MSDCF is only for playback (p. 162).

Additional

About

Information-

video

cassette

Usable cassette tapes

Hi8Him/DigitaI8

D (recommended)[Standard

Recording system

8 mm BI*;)

Digital8[")
Digital8D

Playback system .2_
HiSHill

Usable cassette tapes

Hi8Hl[]/Digital8

[ Standard

D (recommended)

Recording system

Digital8[")

Playback system

Digital8D

lStandard

8mmm

8 mmm*;I

Usable cassette tapes

Hi8 Him

Standard

8 mm []

Recording system

Hi8 Him .3_

Standard

8 mm []

Playback system *_1

Hi8 Hi[]

Standard

8 mm []

*_1If you use standard 8 mm [] tape, be sure to play back the tape on your ca•corder.
Mosaic noise may appear when you play back standard 8 mm [] tape on other VCRs
{including another DCR-TRVI50/TRV250/TRV350/TRV351).
*_ When you play back a tape, the Hi8 N|• system or standard 8 mm [] system is
automatically
detected and the playback system automatically
switches to.
.31If you record on a Hi8 HI m video cassette in the LP mode. recording is carried out in
tile standard 8 mm [] system.

.o,.
o

What
is the"
Digital8
[) system"
?
This video system has been developed to enable digital recording to Hi8 Him/
Digital8 D video cassette.
Tile recording time when you use your Digital8 D system ca•corder
on Hi8 H|•/
standard 8 mm [] tape is half tile recording time when using the conventional
Hi8 Hi[]/standard
8 mm [] system camcorder.
(120 minutes of recording time becomes
60 minutes in tile SP mode.)
What

is the"

Hi8

Him

system"

This Hi8 Hi[] system is an extension of tile standard 8 mm [] system, and was
developed to produce higher quality pictures.
You cannot play back a tape recorded in the Hi8 _i[] system correctly on video
recorders/players
other than a Hi8 video recorder/player.

237

About

video cassette

When you play back
If the tape you play back on your camcorder contains copyright signals, you cannot
copy it with another video camera recorder connected to your cameorder.
When
you record
_
_
_
You cannot record soflware on your camcorder that contains copyright control signals
for copyright protection of software.
The COPY INHIBIT indicator appears on the LCD screen, in the viewfinder
or on the
TV screen if you t_T to record such software. Your camcorder does not record copyright
control signals on the tape when it records.

When
you
use a tape
recorded
in the Digital8
D system
When you play hack a Digital8 |t system tape which is dubbed from a dual sound track
tape recorded in the DV system, set HiFi SOUND to the desired mode in the menu
settings (p. 214).
Sound from speaker
HiFi Sound
Mode
STEREO

Playing back
a stereo tape
Stereo

Playing back a dual
sound track tape
Main sound and sub sound

Lch

Main sound

Reh

Sub sound

You cannot

record

dual sound

programs

on your camcorder.

When you use a tape recorded
in the Hi8 HIB/standard
8 mm []
system _
When you play back a dual sound track tape recorded in an AFM HiFi stereo system,
set HiFi SOUND to the desired mode in the menu settings (p. 214}.
Sound from speaker
HiFi Sound
Mode
STEREO

Playing back
a stereo tape
Stereo

Playing back a dual
sound track tape
Main sound and sub sound

Monaural

Main sound

Unnatural

You cannot

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record

Sound

dual sound

programs

Sub sound
on your camcorder.

About

video cassette
Display during automatic detection of system
The Digital8 [D system or Hi8 [,lllll/standard
8 mm [] system is automatically
detected,
and tile playback system is automatically
switched to. During switching of systems, the
screen turns blue, and the f_llowing displays appear on the screen. A hissing noise also
sometimes can be heard.
|) -* PIIla/m: During
1,1|[]/111 --* |): During

switching
switching

from Digital8 D to Hi8 Him/standard
8 mm []
from Hi8 I,II[]/standard
8 mm [] to Digital8 |)

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About

the"

Memory

Stick"

"Memory Stick" is a new compact, portable and versatile IC recording medium with a
data capacity that exceeds the capacity of a floppy disk.
In addition to exchanging
data between" Memory Stick" compatible equipment,
you
can also use a" MemobY Stick" to store data as a type of detachable external recording
media.
There are two types of" Memory Stick" : an ordinary" Memory Stick" and a" MagicGate
Memo_\y Stick" that is equipped with the MagicGate *_)copyright protection technology.
You can use both types of" Memory Stick" with your camcorder.
However, because
your camcorder does not support the MagicGate standards,
data recorded with your
camcorder is not subject to MagicGate copyright protection.

In addition, you can also use the" Memo_T Stick Duo" and" Memo_T Stick PRO" with
your camcorder.
"Memory

Stick"

Recording/Playback

Memory Stick
(Memory Stick Duo *_1)

MagicGate Mmnory Stick
(MagicGate Memol T Stick Duo *_1)

O,3/

Memory

O'3/

Stick PRO

*u MagicGate is copyright protection technology
that uses encryption technology.
*_ When you use a "Memory Stick Duo" or" MagicGate Memo W Stick Duo," a
dedicated adaptor may be needed depending
on the lype of the device.
*s_The camcorder cannot record or play back the data that need the MagicGate
function.
Trouble-free

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operation

for all Memory

Stick media is not guaranteed.

About

the"

Memory

Stick"

• You cannot record or delete images when the write-protect
tab is set to LOCK.
Tile position or the shape of tile write-protect
tab may differ depending
on the
Memory Stick" you use.

Write-protect
Terminali_l__I _
tab

Labeling position
• Do not remove
data.
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•

the" Memory

Stick" or turn off the camcorder

while reading

or writing

Data may be damaged in a location subject to tile effects of static electricity or noise.
We recommend
backing up important
data on the hard disk of your computer.
Do not attach any other material than tile supplied label on the labeling position.
When you carry or store the "Memory Stick," put it in the case supplied with it.
Do not touch tile terminal of a "Memory Stick" with your hand or a metal object.
Do not strike, bend or drop a" Memol T Stick."
Do not disassemhle
or modify a" Memory Stick."
Do not expose tile" Memo= T Stick" to water.
Do not use or keep tile" Memory Stick" under the following conditions:
High temperature
locations such as in a car parked in direct sunlight
Locations exposed to direct sunlight
Humid locations or locations with corrosive substances

Notes on using "Memory Stick Duo" (optional)
• When using a" Memory Stick Duo" with your camcorder,
he sure to insert the
"Memory Stick Duo" into a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor.
• Make sure that a" Memory Stick Duo" is inserted facing tile proper direction.

_'.
5"

Inserting a" Memory Stick Duo" facing the wrong direction may damage the
equipment.
• Do not insert a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor without a" Memory Stick Duo ° attached.
Doing so may result in malfunction
of the equipment.
Note on using _Memory Stick PRO" (optional)
"Memory Stick PRO" with a capacity of up to 1 GB is guaranteed
this camcorder.

to be operational

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About

the"

InfoLITHIUM"

battery

pack

What
is the n InfoLITHIUM
_ battery
pack?
The _InfoLITHIUM _ battery pack is a lithium-ion battery pack that has functions for
communicating
information
related to operating conditions between your camcorder
and an AC Adaptor/charger
(optional).
The _InfoLITHIUM"
battery pack calculates tile power consumption
according to tile
operating conditions of your camcorder, and displays the remaining battery time in
minutes. Estimated operating time and charging completion time are also displayed.
Charging
the battery
pack
• Be sure to charge the batteLy pack before you start using your camcorder.
• We recommend
charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature
of between IO°C
to 30 °C (50° F to 86 ° F) until the charge lamp goes off. If you charge the battery outside
of this temperature
range, you may not be able to efficiently charge the batteLy.
• After charging is completed, either disconnect the cable from the DC IN jack on your
camcorder or remove the battery pack.
Effective
use of the battery
pack
• Batlery pack performance
decreases in low temperature
surroundings.
So, the time
that the battery pack can be used is shorter in cold places. We recommend
the
following to ensure longer battery pack use:
Put the battery pack in a pocket to warm it up, and insert it in your camcorder
immediately
before you start taking shots.
Use the large-capaci|y
batteI2y pack (NP-FMT0/QMTI/QMTID/FM90/FMgl/
QMgl/QMglD,
optional).
• Frequently
using the LCD panel or frequently operating
playback, Fast-forward or
rewind wears out the batteLy pack Faster. We recommend
using the large-capacity
battery pack (NP-FMT0/QM71/QM71D/FM90/FMgl/QMgl/QM91
D, optional).
• Be sure to turn the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) when not taking shots or playing
back on your camcorder. The battery pack is also consumed
when your camcorder is
in the standby mode or playback is paused.
• Have spare battery packs handy for two or three times the expected recording time,
and make a 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 goes off although tile remaining
battery time indicator indicates that the
battery pack has enough power to operate, charge the battery pack fully again so that
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 high
temperatures
for a long time or left in a fully charged state, or the batlery pack is
frequently used. Regard the remaining battery time indication as the approximate
shooting time.
• The e\_ mark indicating that there is little remaining battery time sometimes flashes
depending
on the operating conditions or ambient temperature
and environment
even
if the remaining
battery time is about five to tO minutes.

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About

the"

InfoLITHIUM"

battery

pack

How to store
the battery
pack
• If tile batlery pack is not used for a long time, do the following procedure once per
year 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 standby
mode until the power goes off without a cassette inserted.
Battery
life
• The batlery life is limited. Batlery capacity drops little by little as you use it more and
more, and as time passes. When the available battery time is shortened considerably,
a probable cause is that the battery pack has reached the end of its life. Buy a new
battery pack.
• The batlery life varies according to how it is stored, operating conditions and
enviromnent
for each battery pack.

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About

i.LINK

The DV jack on this unit is an i.LINK-compliant
i.LINK standard and its features.
What

is" i.LINW'

DV jack. This section describes

the

i.LINK is a digital serial interface for handling digital video, digital audio and other
data in two directions between equipment having the i.LINKjack, and for controlling
other equipment.
i.LINK-compatible
equipment can be connected by a single LLINK cable. Possible
applications
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 daisy
chain, operations and data transactions
are possible with not only the equipment that
this unit is connected to but also with other devices via tile directly connected
equipment.
Note, however, that the method of operation
sometimes varies according to the
characteristics
and specifications
of the equipment
to be connected, and that operations
and data transactions
are sometimes not possible on some connected equipment.
Note
Normally, only one piece of equipment can be connected to this unit by tile i.LINK
cable. When connecting this unit to i.LINK-compatible
equipment
having two or more
i.LINK jacks (DV jacks), refer to the operating
instructions
of the equipment to be
connected.

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 and
Electronic Engineers.

i.LINK's maximum
rates are defined:
S1OO{approx.
S2OO{approx.
S400{approx.

baud rate varies

according

to the equipment.

Three maximum

baud

100Mbps_
200Mbp_
400Mbps)

The baud rate is listed under" Specifications"
in the operating instructions
of each
equipment.
It is also indicated near tile i.LINKjack on some equipment.
The maximum
baud rate of equipment
on which it is not indicated such as this unit is
"S1O0. °
When units are connected
to equipment having a different
baud rate sometimes differs from the indicated baud rate.

maximum

baud rate, the

* What is "Mbps" ?
Mbps stands fur megabits per second, or the amount of data that can be sent or received
in one second. For example, a baud rate of 100 Mbps means that 100 megabits of data
can be sent in one second.

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About

i.LINK

For details on how to dub when this unit is connected to other video equipment having
DV jacks, see page 96 and 121.
This unit can also be connected to other i.LINK (DV) compatible non-video equipment
made by Sony (e.g. VAIO series computer).
Before connecting this unit to a computer, make sure that application software
supported by this unit is already installed on the computer.
For details on precautions when connecting this unit, also refer to the operating
instructions of the equipment to be connected.

Use the Sony i.LINK 4-pin-to-4-pin

cable (during

DV dubbing).

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Using your camcorder

abroad

You can use your camcorder in any country or area with the AC Adaptor
your eamcorder within 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz.
When charging the batlery pack, use a commercially
available
necessary, depending
on the design of the wall outlet [b].

supplied

AC plug adaptor

with

[a], if

AC-L15A/L15B

[a]

[hi

Your camcorder is an NTSC system based camcorder. If you want to view the playback
picture on a TV, it must be an NTSC system based TV with VIDEO/AUDIO
input jack.
The following shows TV color systems used overseas.
NTSC system
Bahama Islands, Bolivia, Canada, Central America, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Jamaica,
Japan, Korea, Mexico, Peru, Surinam, Taiwan, the Philippines,
the U.S.A., Venezuela,
etc.
PAL system
Australia, Austria, Belgium, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Germany,
Holland, Hong Kong, Hungary, Italy, Kuwait, Malaysia, New Zealand, Norway,
Poland, Portugal, Singapore, Slovak Republic, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland,
Thailand,
United Kingdom etc.
PAL-M system
Brazil
PAL-N system
Argentina, Paraguay,

Uruguay

SECAMsystem
Bulgaria, France, Guiana, Iran, Iraq, Monaco, Russia, Ukraine, etc.

You can easily set the clock to the local time by setting a time difference.
TIME in tile menu settings. See page 222 for more information.

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Select WORLD

Maintenance
precautions

information

and

If your camcorder is brought directly from a cold place to a warm place, moisture may
condense inside your camcorder,
on the surface of tile tape, or on tile lens. In this state,
the tape may stick to tile head drum and be damaged or your camcorder may not
operate correctly. If there is moisture inside your camcorder, the beep sounds and tile
[] indicator flashes. When the _ indicator flashes at tile same time, tile cassette is
inserted
appear.

in your camcorder.

If moisture

condensation

has

condenses

on the lens, the indicator

will not

occurred

None of the functions except cassette ejection (IL_OPEN/EJECT)
work while the alarm
indicator is on. Eject the cassette, turn off your camcorder,
and leave it for about one
hour with the cassette compartment
open. Your camcorder can be used again if the []
indicator does not flash.
Note on moisture condensation
Moisture may condense when you bring your camcorder
place (or vice versa} or when you use your camcorder in
You bring your camcorder from a ski slope into a place
device.
You bring your camcorder from an air-conditioned
car
outside.
You use your camcorder
You use your camcorder

after a squall or a shower.
in a place of high temperature

from a cold place into a warm
a hot place as follows:
warmed up by a heating
or room into a hot place

or humidity.

How to prevent moisture condensation
When you bring your camcorder from a cold place into a warm place, put your
camcorder in a plastic bag and tightly seal it. Remove the bag when the air temperature
inside the plastic bag has reached the surrounding
temperature
(after about one hour).

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Maintenance

Cleaning
To ensure

information

the
normal

and precautions

video
heads
recording and clear pictures,

clean the video heads.

If the below problem [a], [b] or [¢1 occurs, clean the video heads for 10 seconds with the
Sony V8 25CLD cleaning cassette (optional). Check the picture and if the above problem
persists, repeat cleaning.
If the video heads get dirtier, the entire screen becomes blue 1¢].

When you playbacklrecord in the Digital8 D system
The video heads may be dirty when:
Mosaic_pattern
noise appears on tile playback picture.
Playback pictures do not move.
Playback pictures are hardly visible.
Playback pictures do not appear.
The _ indicator and" _ CLEANING CASSETTE" message

[a]

appear

[b]

[c]

When you play back in the Hi8 kll[]/Standard 8 mm [] system
The video heads may be dirty when:
The _ indicator and" • CLEANING CASSETTE" message appear
on the screen or the _ indicator flashes on the screen.
Playback
Playback
Playback

pictures
pictures
pictures

[a]

one after another

contain noise.
are hardly visible.
do not appear.

[b]

Cleaning
the LCD screen
If fingerprints
or dust makes tile LCD screen dirty,
Cleaning Kit (optional) to clean the LCD screen.

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one after another.

[c]

we recommend

using tile LCD

Maintenance

information

and precautions

Notes
• Store your camcorder with the cassette removed from it when you do not use it for
an extended period of time.
• Clean the heads with an optional head cleaner (cleaning cassette) before important
recording or when playback image or sound is distorted.
• When the playback pictures still contain noise even if you have cleaned the video
heads with a cleaning cassette, the video heads may have worn down due to long use.
If this is the case, thPy must be replaced with new heads. Contact your Sony dealer or
local authorized
Sony service facility.

Your eamcorder is supplied with a built-in rechargeable battery installed to retain the
date and time, etc., regardless of the setting of the POWER switch. The built-in
rechargeable
battery is always charged as long as you are using your camcorder.
Tile
battery, however, will become discharged
gradually if you do not use your camcorder.
It will be completely discharged
in about three months if you do not use your
camcorder at all. Even if the builbin rechargeable
batlery is not charged, it will not
affect camcorder operation. To retain the date, time, and other information,
charge the
battery if tile battery is discharged.
Charging the built-in rechargeable battery:
Connect your camcorder to wall outlet using the AC Adaptor supplied with your
camcorder,
and leave your camcorder with the POWER switch turned off for more
than 24 hours.
Or, install a fully charged battery pack in your camcorder,
and leave your camcorder
with the POWER switch set to OFF (CHG) for more than 24 hours.

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Camcorder operation
• Operate your camcorder
• For DC or AC operation,
instructions.

on 7.2 V {battery pack) or 8.4 V (AC Adaptor).
use the accessories recommended
in these operating

• If any solid object or liquid gets inside the casing, unplug your camcorder and have it
checked by a Sony dealer before operating it any further.
• Avoid rough handling or mechanical shock. Be particularly
careful of tile lens.
• Keep the POWER switch set to OFF (CtIG) when you are not using your camcorder.
• Do not wrap your camcorder with a towel, for example, and operate it. Doing so
might cause heat to build up inside.
• Keep your camcorder away from strong magnetic fields or mechanical vibration.
• Do not touch tile 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 screen.
This is not a malfunction.
• While using your camcorder,
malfunction.

the back of tile LCD screen

may heat up. This is not a

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Maintenance

information

and precautions

Built-in
light
• Do not knock or jolt the built-in
or shorten the life of the bulb.

light while it is turned

• Do not leave tile built-in light on while it is resting
cause a fire or damage the built-in light.

On handling

on or against

something;

tile bulb
it may

tapes

• Do not insert anything into the small holes
used to sense the lype and thickness of the
• Do not open the tape protect cover or touch
• Avoid touching or damaging the terminals.
a soft cloth.
Camcorder

on as it may damage

on tile rear of tile cassette. These holes are
tape and if tile recording tab is in or out.
tile tape.
To remove dust, clean tile terminals with

care

• Remove the tape, and periodically
turn on the power, operate the CAMERA and
VCR/PLAYER
sections and play back a tape for a certain period *_ when your
camcorder is not to be 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 with
a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of solvent which may damage the
finish.
• Do not let sand get into your camcorder. When you use your camcorder on a sandy
beach or in a dusty place, protect it fi'om the sand or dust. Sand or dust may cause
your camcorder to malfunction,
and sometimes this malfunction
cannot be repaired.
Connection
to your computer
_
When inputting the image recorded by Hi8 Him/standard 8 mm [] system into
Sony VAIO
The Program Capture function of DVgate motion does not work. To use this function,
dub the image into a Digital8 D or DV tape first, and then input it into your Sony VAIO.

Connection
to your computer
_
_
_
When recording an image processed or edited by your computer with the i.LINK cable,
use a new Hi8 I'll[]/Digital8 D tape.

•11three minutes: _
_
_
five minutes: _
_
•_1Modes on the POWER switch vary depending

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on models

{p. 1G).

Maintenance

information

and precautions

AC Adaptor
• Unplug the unit from tile wall outlet when you are not using it 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 or
damaged.
• Do not bend the power cord forcibly, or place a heavy object on it. This will damage
the cord and may cause fire or electric shock.
• Prevent metallic objects from coming into contact with the metal parts of the
connecting 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 fi'om AM receivers
and video equipment.
AM receivers and video equipment
disturb AM reception and
video 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
Vibrating
About
care and storage
of the lens
• Wipe the surface of the lens clean with a soft cloth in the following
When there are fingerprints
on the lens surface
In hot or humid locations

instances:

When the lens is used in environments
susceptible
to salt 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 your camcorder about once per month
keep your camcorder in an optimum state for a long time.

Rechargeable
Battery
Pack
• Use only the specified charger or video equipment with tbe charging function.
• To prevent accidental short circuit, do not allow metal objects to come into contact
with the rechargeable
battery terminals.
• Keep the Rechargeable
Battery Pack away from fire.
• Never expose tile Rechargeable
Batlery Pack to temperatures
above 60°C (140 ° F), such
as in a car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight.
• Keep the Rechargeable
Battery Pack in a cool, dry place.
• Do not expose the Rechargeable
Battery Pack to any mechanical shock.
• Do not disassemble
or modify tile Rochargeable
Battery Pack.
• Attach the Rechargeable
Battery Pack to the video equipment securely.
• Charging while some capacity remains does not affect the original battery capacity.

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Maintenance

information

and precautions

Notes
on dry batteries
_
_'
_
To avoid possible damage fronl batlery leakage or con'osion, observe the following:
Be sure to insert the batteries with the + and
correctly matching the + and
inside
the battery compartment.
D_T batteries are not rechargeable.
Do not use a combination
of new and old batteries.
Do not use different types of batleries.
Current flows from batleries 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 battel\y
• If you touch
• If the liquid
doctor.

If any problem

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compartment

carefully

the liquid, wash it off with water.
gets into your eyes, wash your eyes

occurs, unplug

your cameorder

with

before

replacing

a lot of water

and

and contact your nearest

the batteries.
then

consult

Sony dealer.

Specifications

System

Video
recording
system

2 rotary heads
Helical scarming
FM system

21otary heads
Helical scanning

Audio

Rotary heads, FM system

Rotary heads, PCM system
Quantization:
12bits (Fs 32 kHz, stereo l, stereo 2), 16bits
Fs 48 kHz, st_reo)

recording
system
Video
Usable

signal
cassette

Recording/
_layback
time
using 120 min.
Hi8/Digital8
video cassette)
Fastforward/
rewind
time

NTSC color, EIA standards
0 [11111
video format cassette
SP mode: 2 hours
LP mode: 4 hours

Approx.

system

SP mode: 1 hour
LP mode: 1 houl arid 30 minutes

5 rain

(using 120 min.
Hi8/Digital8
video cassette)
Viewfinder
Image

device

Lens

Focal length

Color
temperature
Minimum
illumination

Electric Viewfinder (monochromo)
3 mm (I 06 type} CCD
3 mm (106 typo/CCD {Charge Coupled Devicot
(Charge Coupled Devico)
Gloss: Appm× 400 000 pIxels
Gross:
E ff_etive: Approx. 200 000 pixels
Approx. 320 000 pixels
Effective:
Approx. 200 000 pixels
Combined powel zoom lens
Filtel diameter 37 mm (I 7/19 in}
20× {Optical}, 560× {Digital}
f = 2.5 50 mm (1/8 2 in.)
When conveited to a 35 mm still camera
f=42
840mm(111/16
331/0in}
Auto

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120x {Optical}, 700x {Digital}

==_

I Ix (lux} (F 16)
I 4 Ix (lux) (F 16}
0 Ix (lux} (in the NIghtShot mode}
Objects unable to he seen due to the dark can be shot with infrared

(continued

lighting

on the following

page)

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Specifications

Input/
output
connectors

S videojack

Audio/Video
jack

Output

Input/Output

Luminance signal: 1 Vp p, 75 £1 (ohms), unbalanced
Chmminance
signal: 0.286 Vp p, 75 £1 (ohms),
unbalanced
4 pin mini DIN

Luminance signal: 1 Vp p,
75 £2(ohms), unbalanced
Chrominance signal: 0286
Vp p, 75 £1 (ohms),
unbalanced
4 pin mini DIN

Output
AV MINI JACK,
VIDEO: 1 Vp p, 75 £2 (ohms}, unbalanced, sync negative
AUDIO: 327 mV, {at output impedance more than
47 k_l (kilohms))
Input impedance with more than 47 kt] (kilohms)
Output impedance with less than 22 t&'l (kilohms}

Input/Output
AV MINIJACK, VIDEO:
I Vp p, 75 t_ (ohms),
unbalanced, sync negative
AUDIO: 327 mV, (at
output impedance more
than 47 tall (kilohms))
Input impedance with
mine than 47 tall (kilohms}
Output impedance with
less than 22 k!_l(kilohms}
6teleo minijack (_ 35 ram)

Monaural minijaek
(e 3.5 mm)
RFU DC OUT

Steleo minijack

(o 35 mm)

Mini minijack (o 2.5 mm),
DC5V

MlCjack

Stereo minijack (o 35 ram)

DVjack

I 4 pin connector

USBjack
LANCjacR

6teleo minijack (o 25 ram)

LCD screen

Picture
Total dot
number

62cm(2.5type),503xaTAmm(2xll/2in}
61 600 (260 x 220)
123 200 (560 x 2207

General

Power
requirements

72 V (Rechargeable Battely Pack)
84 V (AC Adaptor)

Average power
consumption
(when using
the battery
aack)

During camera lecording
using LCD
26 W
During camera iecording
using viewfinder
19W

Operating
temperature

0°C to 40_C (32°F to I04_F)

Recommended
charging
temperature

10°C to 30°C (50"F to 86_F)

Storage
temperature

254

I mini B

During cmnera recolding
using LCD
35W
During camela recol ding
using viewfinder
27W

During cmnera recolding
using LCD
38 W
During camela recol ding
using viewfinder
20W

20°C to +60°C ( 4_F to +140_F)

Dimensions
(approx,)

89 x lOl x 100 mm (3 5/8 x 4 x 7 7/8 in } (w/h/d}

Mass (approx,)

800 g (1 lb 12 oz) (main
unit only)
940 g (2 lb 1oz)
(includlng the
Rechargeable Battely Pack
NP FM30, HiT/Digital8
cassette, lens cap, and
shoulder strap)

Supplied
a_essories

See page 9

810 g (1 lb 12 oz) (main
unit only)
950 g (2 lb 1 oz)
(includlng the
Rechargeable Battely Pack
NP FM30, HiT/Digital8
cassette, lens cap, and
shoulder strap)

830 g (1 Ib 13 oz)
main unit only)
970 g (2 lb 2 oz)
(including the
Reehargeable Battely Pack
NP FM80, HiS/Digital8
cassette, lens cap, and
shouldel strap}

Specifications

Power

I00

240 V AC, 50/60

635

018A

requirements
Current
consumption
Power

18 W

consumption
Output

voltage

Operating
temperature

DC OUT:
_pel_ting
TC

Storage
temperature
Dimensions
(approx,)

to 40°C

(32°F to 104_F)

20_C to +60°C

( 4_F to +14_F)

56 x 31 x 100 mm
! I/4 x I I/4 x 4 In)
e×cluding

Mass (approx.)

84 V, 15 A in the
mode

pl _ecting

190 g (6.7 o_)
excluding
power

Maximum
output voltage

DC 84 V

Output voltage
Capacity

DC 72 V
5.0 Wh (700 mAh}

Operating
temperature
Dimensions
(approx,)
Mass (approx.)

3_C to 4ffC (32°F to 104_F)

Type

Lithium ion

Memory

Flash

38.2 × 205 x 55,6 mm
[ 9/16 x 13/16 x 2 I/4 In) (w/h/d)
65 g (23 oz)

(w/b/d)
parts

cold
memoly

8MB: MSA 8A

Design

and specifications

are subject

to change

without

notice

Operating
voltage

2.7

Power
consumption
Dimensions
(approx)

Approx.
Approx.
mode
50 x 2.8
! × I/8

Mass (approx.)

4 g (0 14 oz)

36V
45 mA during operation
130 pA in the standby
x 2t5 mm
× 7/8 in) (w/h/d)

=>
o

==_

255

Quick Reference-

Identifying

parts and controls

[]
[]
[]
,

[]

Lens cap (p. 30)

[]

BATT (battery)

release lever (p. 18)

[]

LCD screen (p. 30)

[]

POWER switch

(p. 30)

[]

OPEN button

(p. 30)

[]

START/STOP

[]

VOLUME

-/+

* button

(p. 45)

[]

Hooks for shoulder

[]

Rechargeable

Battery

Pack (p. 18)

[]

DC IN jack

* This button

(p. 30)
strap

(p. 19)

has a tactile dot.

Attaching the shoulder strap
Attach the shoulder strap supplied
strap.

256

button

with your camcorder

to the books for the shoulder

Identifying

parts and controls

[]

[]
[]
[]
[]

[]

[]
[]

BATT INFO (p. 20)

[]

SUPER NS/COLOR

SLOW S button

[]

Video control buttons
• STOP (stop)
REW (rewind)
I_ PLAY (playback)
FF (fast-forward)
II PAUSE (pause)

[]

Rec buttons

*_/

(p. 39)
[]

LIGHT button

(p. 79)

[]

Lens

[]

Microphone

[]

Camera

recording

[]

Infrared

rays emitter

•21This button

*_ (p. 45, 49)

.21.31

_=.

• REC (recording)
lamp (p. 30)
(p. 39)

[]

NIGHTSHOT

switch

[]

FADER button

[]

BACK LIGHT button

[]

FOCUS button

[]

Remote

(p. 39)

.2_ (p. 61)
(p. 38)

(p. 71)

sensor .4/

has a tactile dot.

257

Identifying

parts and controls

[]
[]
[]

[],

[]

RESET button

[]

DISPLAY button

[]

EDITSEARCH button

*_1._/(p. 43)

[]

MEMORY

operation

MEMORY
MEMORY
MEMORY
MEMORY

PLAY button (p, 163)
button (p. 163)
+ button (p. 163)
MIX button (p. 141)

buttons

[]

SEL/PUSH EXEC dial (p. 310)

(p. 230)

*_>

MEMORY
DELETE button (p. 177)
MPEG _11
button (p. 166)
MEMORY
INDEX button (p. 165)

Attaching the lens cap
Attach the lens cap to the grip strap as illustrated.

*_ This button

258

has a tactile dot.

button

(p. 47)

*_ (p. 210)

Identifying

parts and controls

[]

CCD-TRV418

[]
[]

DATE button

* (p. 42)

[]

TIME button

* (p. 42)

[]

COUNTER

RESET button

* (p. 31)

_=.

259

Identifying

parts and controls

[]

[]
[]
@

[]

@
[]
[]

Power zoom lever (p. 34)

[]

PHOTO

[]

EXPOSURE button

[]

"Memory

[]

PB ZOOM

[]

CHG lamp

[]

END SEARCH button

button

EASY DUB button

260

[]

Speaker

[]

TITLE button

(p. 70)
*_/(p. 87, 172)
*_>(p. 98)

(p. 75)

button

Access

*_)(p. 53, 56, 132)

Stick"

slot *_/(p. 127)

lamp *_) (p. 127)
(p. 19)
(p. 43, 49)

Identifying

parts and controls

[]
[]
[]
[]

[]

Viewfinder

(p. 35)

[]

LOCK switch

[]

Grip strap

[]

MtC (PLUG IN POWER)jack
(red) *
Connect an external microphone
(optional).
This jack also accepts a
"plugqn-power"
microphone.

* (p. 30)

@ LANCjack (blue) *
LANC stands for Local Application
Control Bus System. The LANC control
jack is used for controlling the tape
transpo=t of video equipment and other
peripherals connected to the video
equipment. Thisjack has the same
function as the jack indicated as
CONTROL L or REMOTE.

Fastening the grip strap

_=.

Fasten the grip strap firmly.

261

Identifying

parts and controls

[]
[]
[]
[]
[]
[]

Eyecup
Viewfinder

[]
lens adjustment

IL_OPEN/EJECT

switch

lever

(base)

Otherwise,
you cannot
securely
and the screw
your camcorder.

(p. 28]

[]

262

receptacle

Make sure that the length
screw is less than 5.5 mm

Cp.35/
[]

Tripod

of the tripod
(7/32 in.).

attach the tripod
may damage

Cassette compartment (p. 28)

Identifying

parts and controls

[]
[]
[]
[]

]

•
S VIDEO or S VIDEO OUT jack
(p. 51, 94, 119, 138, 152,208)

]

•
AUDIO/VIDEO
or A/V OUT lack
(p. 51, 94, 119, 138, 152,208)

[]

L DVjack *ii
(p. 96, 121,139, 153, 184,208)
The DV jack is i.LINK compatible.

*1)

.1)

[]

_ (USB)jack ,2_(p. 183, 185)

[]

S VIDEO OUT *_ (p. 51, 95)

[] A/V OUT *_ (p. 51, 95)
[]

REU DC OUT *_ (p. 52)
_=.

263

Identifying

parts and controls

The buttons that share the same name on the Remote
function identically.

[]
[]
[]-[]

[]
[]
[]

[]

Commander

and your camcorder

[]
[]

[]

RMT-814
RMT-708

[]

PHOTO button

[]

DISPLAY button

[]

SEARCH MODE

[]

P<41/b,,l_l

[]

Video control

[]

Transmitter
Point toward

(p. 53, 56, 132)
(p. 47)
button

buttons

(p. 90, 92)

buttons
the remote

control the cameorder
the camcorder.

[]

ZERO SET MEMORY

button

[]

START/STOP

button

(p. 30)

[]

DATA CODE button

(p. 47)

[]

Power zoom button

(p. 34)

(p. 89, 124)

(p. 45, 49)
sensor

after turning

To prepare
the Remote
Commander
Insert 2 size AA (R6) batteries by matching the + and
the + marks inside the hatte_ T compartment.

polarities

on the batteries

RMT-814

Notes on the Remote Commander

264

• Point the remote sensor away fi'om strong light sources such as direct sunlight or
overhead lighting. Otherwise, the Remote Commander
may not function properly.
• Your camcorder works in the commander
mode VTR 2. The commander
modes
1, 2 and 3 are used to distinguish your camcorder from other Sony VCRs to avoid
unintentional
operations.
If you use another Sony VCR in the commander
mode
VTR 2, we recommend
changing the commander
mode or covering the sensor of the
VCR with black paper.

Identifying

parts and controls

LCD screen

and Viewfinder

]

.............

L!!g. =.o...O..__
J

i!
[]

Recording
Mirror

[]

mode (p. 36)

mode

Remainin

[]

Zoom

9 battery

appem-s.
time

SteadyShot off _
_
(p. 213)

[]

Manual focusing

[]

Self-timer indicator
(p. 41, 55, 135, 149)

(p. 35)

(p. 36)

effect

MEMORY

Image size _
_

MIX _

Wide mode

FRAME indicator
Picture effect

[]

Volume

(p. 140)

(p. 132)

PROGRAM

[]

Backlight

AE (p. 68)
(p. 38)

(p. 130)
_

(p. 128)

Tape counter (p. 36)
_

Self-diagnosis display (p. 232)
Tape Photo recording _
(p. 56)

(p. 45)
_

[]

Time code _
(p. 36)

(p. 64, 83)

Data code _
[]

(p. 71)

Image quality _

(p. 65, 85)

(p. 58)

[]

Video controlmode (p.49)

(p. 70)

Fader (p. 61)
Digital

[] STBY/REC (p. 30)

(p. 34)

Exposure

[]

Format (p. 36)
E), Him or [] indicator

[]

(p. 47)

Memory Photo recording _
(p. 132)
Image number _

(p. 164)

265

Identifying

parts and controls

[]

Remaining

tape (p. 36)

[]

ZERO SET MEMORY

[]

DVIN

(p.89,124)
_

INTERVAL TAPE indicator
_
(p. 73)

[]

NIGHTSHOT

COLOR
(p. 40)

*_ This indicator
*_1This indicator

266

(p. 132)

(p. 39)

(p. 233)

[]

Camera

recording

appears

Built-in

(p. 79)

light

Video flash mode
(p. 211)

(p. 221)

lamp (p. 30)

This indicator

*?) _

Flash *_>_
_

appears
appears

(p. 122)

Audio mode _
(p. 219)

Warning

[]

SLOW SHUTTER

[]

SCAN

(p. 39)

SUPER NIGHTSHOT

folder

Auto date _

(p. 90)
PHOTO SEARCH/PHOTO
(p. 92)

(p. 208)
_

Time (p. 36)

(p. 43, 49)
_

_
_

Data file name *_1_
(p. 164, 168)

INTERVAL MEM STILL indicator
(p. 154)

DATE

Current

FRAME REC indicator
(p. 74)

[] END SEARCH

A/V -_ DV _

when MEMORY MIX works.
when you use the video flash light (optional).

in the viewfinder.

Index
A, B

I, J, K, L

AC Adaptor .............................. 19
Adjusting viewfinder lens ...... 35
AFM HiFi Sound .................... 238
AUDIO MIX ........................... 214
AUDIO MODE ....................... 219
AUTO SHTR ........................... 211
A/V connecting cable
........... 51,94, 119, 138, 152,208
BACK LIGHT ........................... 38
BATTERY INFO ....................... 20
Battery pack .............................. 18
BEEP ........................................ 222
BOUNCE ................................... 61
Built-in light ............................. 79

i.LINK ...................................... 244
i.LINK cable ..... 96, 121,139, 15a,
184,208,245
ID=I system ............................... 60
ID2 system ............................... 69
Image protection .................... 176
Image quality mode .............. 128
Image size ............................... laO
Index screen ............................ 165
"InfoLITHIUM" battery ....... 242
Infrared rays emitter
......................... 39, 102, 109, 257
Insert editing .......................... 123
Interval recording .................... 72
Interval Photo recording
............................................... 154
JPEG ......................................... 126
LANC jack .............................. 261
LUMINANCE KEY ................. 65

Recording folder .................... 162
Recording time ......................... 22
Recording/Playback
system

C, D
Camera chroma key .............. 140
Charging battery ...................... 19
Charging built in rechargoable
battery .................................. 249
Cleaning cassette indicator

M, N

...............................................

s
Self diagnosis display ........... 232
Selg timer recording
........................... 41, 55, 135, 149
Shoulder strap ........................ 256
Signal conve_t function ......... 208
Skip scan ................................... 49
SLIDE SHOW ......................... 174
SLOW SHUTTER ..................... 65
STEADYSHOT ....................... 213
Stereo tape .............................. 238
STILL ......................................... 65
STRIPE ....................................... 61
Sub sound ....................... 214,238
SUPER NIGHTSHOT .............. 39
S VIDEO jack
........... 51, 94, 119, 138, 152,208

Easy Dubbing ........................... 98
EDITSEARCH .......................... 43
END SEARCH .................... 43.49
Exif ........................................... 126
Exposure ................................... 70

Main sound ..................... 214, 238
Manual focus ............................ 71
Memoi3_ chroma key ............. 140
Memory luminance key ........ 140
MEMORY MIX ....................... 140
Memow overlap .................... 140
Memo_3_ PB ZOOM ............... 172
Memo_3_ photo recording ..... 132
"Memory Stick" ............. 126, 240
"Memory Stick" recording
capacity ................................ 131
Menu settings ......................... 210
Mirror mode ............................. 35
Moisture condensation ......... 247
Monaural ............. 52, 95, 120, 152
MONOTONE ........................... 61
M.FADER .................................. 61
MPEG ...................................... 126
MPEG movie recording ........ 146
New folder .............................. 160
NIGHTSHOT ........................... 39
NTSC system .......................... 246

F, G, H

O, P, Q

W, X, Y, Z

FADER ...................................... 61
Fade in/out ............................... 61
FLASH MOTION ..................... 65
FOCUS ....................................... 71
Format ..................................... 218
Frame recording ....................... 74
Full charge ................................ 20
Grip strap ................................ 261
Heads ....................................... 248
HiFi SOUND .......................... 214
Hi8/standard
8 mm system

OLD MOVIE ............................. 65
Operation indicators ............. 265
ORC ......................................... 219
OVERLAP ................................. 61
PB folder ................................. 169
Photo scan ................................. 93
Photo search ............................. 92
PICTURE EFFECT ............. 64, 83
Picture search ........................... 49
Playback pause ......................... 49
Playing time .............................. 23
Print mark ............................... 180
PROGRAM AE ........................ 68

Warning indicators ................
Warning message ..................
Wide-angle ...............................
Wide mode ...............................
WIPE ..........................................
WORLD TIME ........................
Write-protect tab .............. 29,
Zero set memory .....................
Zoom .........................................

...............................................

248

Clock set .................................... 26
Color Slow Shutter .................. 40
Data code .................................. 47
Date search ............................... 90
DEMO ...................................... 221
DIGITAL EFFECT ............. 65, 85
Digital8 system ...................... 237
Digital program editing
....................................... 106, 156
DISPLAY ................................... 47
DNR ......................................... 214
DOT ........................................... 61
Dual sound track tape ........... 238

...............................................

237

Rec Review ............................... 43
Remaining battery time
indicator ........................... 36, 48
Remaining tape indicator ....... 36
Remora Commander ............. 264
Remote sensor ........................ 257
RESET ...................................... 230

T, U, V
Tape counter ............................. 36
Tape PB ZOOM ........................ 87
Tape photo recording .............. 56
TBC .......................................... 214
Time code .................................. 37
Title ...................................... 75, 77
TRAIL ........................................ 65
Transition .................................. 31
TV color systems .................... 246
USB jack .......................... 183, 185
USB Streaming ....................... 197

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