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

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Operating Instructions

Before operating the unit, please read tiffs manual tboroughly,

and retain it for future reforence.

Owner's 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 Model No. AC-

SelialNo SelialNo

DCR-TRV350

IIililI_IHandycam

HandycamVi_i®_.

Digital 8

DCR- TRV150/TRV250/TRV350/TRV351 [)

videoHi8

CCD-TRV118/TRV318/TRV418 Hi []

@2003 Sony Corporation

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.

A /h

C_UTN_N: TO R_UCE THE RLSKOF ELF_'T_C SHOCK,

CO NOT REMOVE COVE_ (OR BACI_.

NO US_SEPMCF._LE p/_qT8 IN.DE,

RE_E_ 8ERVlCINQ TO QUN-IRED 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.

If you have any questions about this product,

you may call:

Sony Customer Information Center 1800-222-

SONY (7669)

The number below is for the FCC related

matters only.

Rogulatory Information

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: SONY

Model No.: 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 of Conformity

Trade Name: SONY

Model No.: DCR-TRV350

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.

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.

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.

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 1800-822-

8837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/.

Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking

Lithium Ion batteries.

Main Features

Other uses

Functions for adjusting exposure in the recording mode

• BACK LIGHT (p. 38)

• NightShot (p. 39)

• Super NightShot/Color Slow Shutter _ _ (p. 39, 40)

• PROGRAM AE (p. 08)

• Adjusting the exposure manually (p. 70)

• Builtdn light (p. 79)

Functions for giving images more impact

• Digital zoom (p. 34) The default setting is OFF. (To zoom greater than 20x,

select tile digital zoom power in D ZOOM in the menu settings.)

• Fader (p. 01}

• Picture effect (In recording mode) (p. 64)

• Digital effect (In recording mode) _ _ (p. 05)

• Title (p. 75, 77)

• MEMORY MIX _ _ (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 _ _ (p. 43)

• DATA CODE _ _ _ (p. 47)

• Tape PB ZOOM _ _ (p. 87)

• ZERO SET MEMORY _ _ _ (p. 89)

• Easy Dubbing _ _ _ (p. 98)

• Digital program editing _ _ _ _ (p, 100)

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Table of contents

Main Features .......................................... 4

Checking supplied accessories .............. 9

Quick Start Guide

Recording on a tape ........................... i0

Recording on a _ Memory Stick"

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

Recording. Basics

Recording a picture ............................... 30

Shooting a backlit subject

BACK LIGHT ........................ 38

Shooting in the dark

NightShot

Super NightShot _

Color Slow Shutter

• 1_' _IRi' ............................39

Self-timer recording

Superimposing the date and time

on pictures

_Ni_ _ _ ....................42

Checking recordings

END SEARCH

EDITSEARCH _

Rec Review _ _ ............. 43

Playback. Basics

Playing back a tape ............................... 45

To display the screen indicators

Display function ................... 47

Viewing recordings on TV ................... 51

Advanced Recording

Operations

Recording still images on a" Memory

Stick" while recording on a tape

_!t_i' _i)' ...................................... 53

Recording still images on a tape

Tape Photo recording

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

Using the wide mode ........................... 58

Using the fader function ...................... 61

Using special effects

Picture effect ................................. 64

Using special effects

Digital effect _ _ ........... 65

Using the PROGRAM AE function .... 68

Adjusting the exposure manually ...... 70

Focusing manually ................................ 71

Interval recording

Frame by frame recording

Frame recording

q[l_' ql_ q[l_' ql_T ................ 74

Superimposing a title ........................... 75

Making your own titles ........................ 77

Using the built-in light ......................... 79

Inserting a scene _ _ .............. 82

Advanced Playback

Operations

Playing back a tape with picture

effects _ _ I[_ _ .... 83

Playing back a tape with digital

effects _ _ .......................... 85

Enlarging recorded images

Tape PB ZOOM _ _...... 87

Quickly locating a scene

ZERO SET MEMORY

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

Searching for a recording by date

DATE SEARCH

Searching for a photo

PHOTO SEARCH/

PHOTO SCAN _ ..................... 92

Table of contents

Editing

Dubbing a tape ...................................... 94

Dubbing a tape easily Easy Dubbing

Dubbing only desired scenes

Digital program editing (on tapes)

q[_ _ _ q[_ .............. 106

Recording video or TV programs

wl[l_._[]_ .............. 119

Inserting a scene from a VCR

Insert Editing

__ ......................... 123

"Memory Stick" Operations

.Recording

Using a" Memory Stick"

Introduction ............................... 126

Recording still images on a" Memory

Stick"

Memory Photo recording ......... 132

Recording images from a tape as still

images ............................................ 136

Superimposing a still image in the

MemolT Stick" on an image

MEMORY MIX .......................... 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

. Playback

Viewing still images

Memory Photo playback .......... 163

Viewing moving pictures

MPEG movie playback ............. 166

Selecting a folder to view ................... 169

Copying images recorded on a

" Memo_T Stick" to a tape ............ 170

Enlarging still images recorded on a

" Memo_T Stick"

Memory PB ZOOM ................... 172

Playing back images continuously

SLIDE SHOW ............................. 174

Preventing accidental erasure

Image protection ........................ 176

Deleting images DELETE ............... 177

Writing a print mark

PRINT MARK ............................ 180

Viewing Images on Your

Computer

Viewing images on your computer

Introduction

__ .............. 182

Connecting your camcorder to your

computer using the USB cable

(_) _ _ _ ......... 187

Viewing pictures 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 Your Camcorder

Changing the menu settings .............. 210

Troubleshooting

Types of trouble and how to correct

trouble ............................................ 224

Self-diagnosis display ......................... 232

Warning indicators and messages .... 233

Additional Information

About video cassette ........................... 237

About the" Memory Stick" ................ 240

About the" InfoLITHIUM" battery

pack ................................................ 242

About i.L1NK ....................................... 244

Using your camcorder abroad .......... 246

Maintenance information and

precautions .................................... 247

Specifications ....................................... 253

•II Hill and 1) are trademarks.

• i.LINK and [ are trademarks.

• "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[KPRO

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.

Quick Reference

Identifying parts and controls ........... 256

Index ..................................................... 267

Checking supplied accessories

Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder.

RMT-814 RMT-708

[]

[] []

[]

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: _ _

RMT-708:

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

Stereo: ___

Monaural: _ _

[] Shoulder strap (I) (p. 256)

[] Lens cap (I) (p. 30)

[] USB cable (1) q_ _ _ (p. 182)

[] CD-ROM (SPVD*O10 USB Driver) (1)

_ _ (p. 189)

[] "Memory Stick" (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 (supplied)

_]_ Slide I_OPEN/

EJECT in the direction

of the arrow and open

the lid.

O Push the center of the

cassette back and

insert the cassette

properly with the

cassette window

facing up.

0 Close the cassette

compartment by

pressing _ on the

cassette compartment.

After the cassette

comparmmnt goes

down completely,

close the lid.

[_1_ Remove cap.

the lens

The cap is not attached when you

purchase your camcorder.

0 pen the LCD ]-_

panel while

pressing OPEN.

The picture appears

on the LCD screen.

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.

Set the POWER switch

to CAMERA while

pressing the small

green button.

O 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).

0 Press *_1 to rewind the tape.

NEW

O Press D,_ to start playback.

PLAY

_1_ et Ihe POWER switch to VCR/PLAYER

while pressing the small green button.*

{

Note

Do not pick up your camcorder by

the viewfinder, the LCD panel, or the

battery pack.

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

QuickStart Guide. Recordingon 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.

AC Adaptor (supplied)

Connect Ihe plug with its •

mark facing up.

Insert a _Memory Slick" in the _ Memory Stick" slot as far as it can go with the _ mark

facing the LCD panel as illustrated.

Memory Stick" slot

When Pjecting the _Memory

Slick," press the" Memory Stick"

once lightly.

O emove the lens cap. 1-_-_-_-_-_-_-'

The cap is not attached when you

purchase your camcorder.

O 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

(p.35).

The picture in the viewfinder is black and

white.

_Set the POWER switch to

MEMORY while pressing the

small green button. Make sure

that the LOCK switch is set to

the left (unlock) position.

_ Press PHOTO

lightly.

_ Press PHOTO

deeper.

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 +/ to select the desired image.

Note

Do not pick up your camcorder by

the viewfinder, the LCD panel or

tile bat teI_y pack.

- 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 this manual, buttons and settings on your camcorder are shown in

capital letters.

e.g. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA.

When you carry out an operation, you can hear a beep to indicate that the operation is

being carried out.

Types of differences

Model

Rocording system

Playback system

_deoHi8

Hi8 Hi8

Hi8/8 Hi8/8

Hi8 Digital8

Hi8/8 Digital8

Digital8

Digital8 Digital8

Digital8 Digital8/HiS/8

AUDIO/VIDEO jack OUT OUT OUT OUT OUT IN/OUT

S VIDEO jack OUT OUT OUT OUT OUT IN/OUT

DV jack IN/OUT IN/OUT IN/OUT

USB jack • •

"Memory Stick" slot •

LANC jack •

SteadyShot • • • • •

Romote sensor • • •

RFU jack • • •

MIC jack •

• Provided

Not provided

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

Recording system

Playback system _2_

Hi8 []][]/Digital8 D (recommended) [ Standard 8 mm [] *l)

Digital8 E3

Digital8 D

Hi8 HI[] [ Standard 8 mm []

Usable cassette tapes

Recording system

Playback system

Hi8 []l[]/Digital8 |3 (recommended) [ Standard 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 to country. To view your recordings on a TV, you

need an NTSC system4_ased TV.

Television programs, films, video tapes, and other maierials may be copyrighted.

Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the provision of the

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 icons are used to indicate model names.

CCD-TRV118:

CCD-TRV318:

CCD-TRV418: [_

DCR-TRV150:

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 : q[_ q[_ q[_ q[_

e.g. Set the POWER switch to VCR.

_ PLAYER : _ _

_o_ e.g. Set the POWER switch to PLAYER.

t_-ec_-_ OFF (CIIG) :Common to all models

e.g. Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG).

...... CAMERA : Common to all models

e.g. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA.

............ MEMORY : _

e.g. Set the POWER 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 to malfunction.

Take pictures of the sun in low light conditions such as dusk [d].

[a] [b]

[c] [d]

Step 1 Preparing the power supply

(1) Lift up the viewfinder.

(2) Slide the battery pack down until 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 batte_ T pack

on your camcorder, extend the viewfinder.

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 with your

camcorder to the DC IN jack with the plug's • mark facing up.

(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 as percentage and recordable

time with the LCD screen/viewfinder.

The battery charge level is displayed in 10% increments.

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

Tile battery charge level indicator moves flashing and

_nFw _Fo "CALCULATING BATTERY INFO... ° is displayed

0g,_r_Fw OH_GES0%L_VL_o_

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 BATTERYINFO 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 cases:

The POWER switch is not set to OFF (CI tG).

The battery pack is not installed properly.

The battery pack is fully discharged.

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" ?

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_,,_ Omark (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 pack at 25°C (77° F).

The charging time may increase if the battery's temperature is extremely high or low

because of the ambient temperature.

if}

Step 1 Preparing the power supply

Recording time

Recording with Recording with

Battery pack the viewfinder the LCDscreen

Continuous Typical* Continuous Typical*

NP-FM30 (supplied) 105 50 80 40

NP-FMSO 170 85 130 70

NP-FM70 355 175 270 145

NP-QM71/QMTID 415 205 315 165

NP-FM90 540 270 410 215

NP.FM91/QM91/QM91D 625 310 475 250

Recording with Recording with

Battery pack the viewfinder the LCDscreen

Continuous Typical* Continuous Typical*

NP-FM30 (supplied) 115 55 85 40

NP-FMSO 185 90 140 70

NP-FM70 385 190 295 145

NP-QM71/QM71D 445 220 340 165

NP-FM90 580 285 450 220

NP-FMgl/QMgl/QMglD 670 330 520 255

Recording with Recording with

Battery pack the viewfinder the LCDscreen

Continuous Typical* Continuous Typical*

NP-FM30 (supplied) 165 80 120 60

NP-FMSO 265 130 195 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

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 the power supply

Playing time

Battery pack Playing on Playing with

the LCD screen the LCD closed

NP FM30 {supplied) 80 120

NP FM50 135 195

NP FM70 285 400

NP QM71/QM71D 335 465

NP FM90 435 600

NP FM91/QM91/QM91D 505 695

Battery pack Playing on Playing with

the LCD screen the LCD closed

NP FM30 {supplied) 90 130

NP FM50 150 210

NP FM70 310 430

NP QM71/QM71D 365 505

NP FM90 475 655

NP FM91/QM91/QM91D 550 755

Battery pack Playing on Playing with

the LCD screen the LCD closed

NP FM30 {supplied) 120 175

NP FM50 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 playing time at 25°C (77° F). The battery life will be shorter if

you use your camcorder in a cold environment.

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 temperature of between 10°C

to 30°C (50°F to 86°F).

When you use your camcorder ft_r a long time, we recommend that you power it from a

wall outlet using the AC Adaptor.

(1) Open the DC IN jack cover, and connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack on

your camcorder with the plug's • mark facing up.

(2) Connect the power cord to the AC Adaptor.

(3) Connect the power cord to a wall outlet.

2, 3

Step 1 Preparing the power supply

PRECAUTION

The set is not disconnected fl'om the AC power source (house current) as long as it is

connected to the wall outlet, even if the set itself has been turned off.

Notes

•The AC Adaptor can supply power even if the battery pack is attached to your __

camcorder.

• 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 ;l

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). Refer to the operating instructions of the Car

Battery Adaptor for further information.

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 to

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, tile day, the hour and then the minute.

(1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY, and then press MENU to

display the menu settings.*

(2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select CLOCK SET in _, then press the

dial,

(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 EXEC dial and pressing the dial by

the time signal, The clock starts.

(6) Press MENU to make the menu settings disappear.

"° 1

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

Step 2 Setting the date and time

The year changes as follows:

2000_--...-"-_2003_---...-+2079

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 display the

date and time indicator.

Press DATE and/or TIME again. The date and/or time indicator 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 operates on a 12-hour cycle.

• 12:00 AM stands for midnight.

• 12:00 PM stands for noon.

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.

if}

Step 3 Inserting a cassette

See page 15 for details about 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.

2 3,4 5

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 automatically focuses.

(1) Remove the lens cap and attach the lens cap to the grip strap.

(2) Install the power source and inselTt a cassette. See" Step 1" to" Step 3" for more

information (p. 18 to 29}.

(3) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA while pressing the small green button.

This sets your camcorder to the standby mode.

(4) Open the LCD panel while pressing OPEN. The viewfinder automatically

turns off.

(5) Press START/STOP. Your camcorder starts recording. The REC indicator

appears on the screen. The camera recording lamp located on the front of your

camcorder lights up. To stop recording, press START/STOP again.

The recording lamp lights up in the viewfinder when you record with the

viewfinder.

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.

To enable smooth transition

Transition between the last scene you recorded and the next scene is smooth as long as

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).

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 LPmodes on one tape or you record some scenes

in the LP mode

•The time code may not be written properly between scenes. _ _ _

• The transition between scenes may not be smooth.

• The playback picture may be distorted.

*_11.5 times: _ _ _

Twice: _ _

.21three minutes: _ _ _

five minutes: _ _

Recording a picture

(1) Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG).

(2) Close the LCD panel.

(3) Eject the cassette.

(4) Attach the lens cap.

(5) Remove the battery pack.

After using your camcorder

Remove the battery pack from your camcorder to avoid turning on the built-in light

accidentally.

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 until it clicks, and swing it into the

camcorder body.

Note

When using the LCD screen except in the min'or mode, the viewfinder is automatically

turned off.

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 with when recording with the LCD

panel closed.

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, then press the dial (p. 216).

(3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the brightness of the LCD screen with

LCD BRIGHT, then press the dial.

(4) Press MENU to make the menu settings 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 switch to CAMERA or MEMORY.*

Move the power zoom lever a little for a slower zoom. Move it further for a faster zoom.

Using the zoom function sparingly results in better-looking recordings.

"T' side: for telephoto (subject appears closer)

"W" side: for wide-angle {subject appears farther away)

To use zoom greater than 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).

zoomingTheright zone.Sideof the bar shows the digital _:' '

The digital zooming zone appears when you

select the digital zoom power in the 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 the" T"

side.

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.

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. However, the picture will be normal

when recorded.

During recording in the mirror mode _c;_

DATE and TIME on your camcorder do not work.

The indicators are not recorded on the tape.

[a] [b] [c] [d] [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 switch to CAMERA and insert a cassette for

a while. _ _ _

This appears afler you insert a cassette and record or play back for a while.

[g] :Date indicator

This is displayed for five seconds after tile POWER switch is set to CAMERA or

MEMORY.*

[h] :Time indicator

This is displayed for five seconds after tile POWER switch is set to CAMERA or

MEMORY.*

[i] : Hi8 format indicator

This appears while playing back or recording Hi8 format tapes.

[j] : Tape counter indicator

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

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 in the Hi8 Him/standard 8 mm [] system, the

tape counter appears on the screen. _ _

• 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 rewrite only the time code. You cannot reset the time code or the _'

tape counter.

Data code _ _

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 the subject or a subject with a

light background, use the backlight function.

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).

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.

I COLORSLOWS 1

mSUPER NS

Infrared rays

(NightShot Light)

emitter

NIGHTSHOT

OFFI ION

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 Light, set

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 (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 with the autofocus mode when using the NightShot function,

focus manually.

While using the NightShot function, you cannot use the following functions:

Exposure

PROGRAM AE

While using the Super NightShot or Color Slow Shutter function, you cannot use

the following functions __:

Fader

Digital effect

Exposure

PROGRAM AE

While using the Super NightShot or Color Slow Shutter function =1_

The shutler speed is automatically adjusted depending on tile brighmess. The motion of

the picture will be slow.

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 automatically. You can also use the

Remote Commander for this operation.

(1) In the standby mode, press MENU to display the menu settings. _4

(2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select SELFT1MER in [_[_, then press the

dial. o

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

(4) Press MENU to make the menu settings disappear.

The _.) (self-timer) indicator appears on the screen.

(5) Press START/STOP. 3'

Self-timer starts counting down from I0 with a beep. In the last two seconds of

the countdown, the beep gets faster, then recording starts automatically.

START/STOP

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 mode.

You cannot cancel self-timer using the Remote Commander.

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 on the

picture.

Carry out the following operations in CAMERA mode.

Press DATE to record the date.

Press TIME to record the time.

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

Press DATE and/or TIME again. The date and/or 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 10 seconds,

then erase the date and time indicators before starting actual recording.

Checking recordings- END SEARCH

- EDITSEARCH _ _;T

- Rec Review _

You can use these buttons to check the recorded picture for making the transition

between the last recorded scene and the next scene you record smooth.

ENDSEARCH 1

•I'EDITSEARCH -- _ .1

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 picture on the LCD screen. If you close the LCD panel,

you can monitor the playback picture in the viewfinder.

You can control playback using the Remote Commander supplied with your

cameorder.

(1) Install the power source and insert the recorded tape. _j

(2) Set the POWER switch to VCR/PLAYER while pressing the small green button.* ._

(3) Open the LCD panel while pressing OPEN. ,<_"

(4) Press q'4 to rewind the tape.

(5) Press _ to start playback.

(6) To adjust the volume, press either of the two buttons on VOLUME. When you

close the LCD panel, sound is muted. 3"

: To turn the volume down

+ : To turn the volume up

REW 8

3VOLUME

To stop playback

Press ll.

* Modes 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 body with the LCD

screen facing out.

When you open or close the LCD panel

Make sure that the LCD panel is set vertically.

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 on the tape but also the data

code (date/time or various settings when recorded).

_) 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

[a]: Time code/Tape counter

[bl: SteadyShot off

[el: Exposure mode

[dl: White balance

[el: Gain

If]: Shutter speed

[gl: Aperture value

Various settings

Fooooooo-' lc]

If1

[g!

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 in the Hi8 []Ill/standard 8 mm []

system.

• Various settings of the data code are not recorded when recording images on a

"Memory Stick. °

Data code (Various settings) =1_ _

The data code is your camcorder's information at the time of recording. In tile recording

mode, tile data code will not be displayed.

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,-.

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 tile

button.

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 at slow speed (slow playback)

Press I_ on the Remote Comnmnder during playback. To resume normal playback,

press II,_.

To change the slow playback direction _ _

Press <, tben press |_ Oil the Remote Commander.

To view pictures at double speed qE_]r _

Press x2 on tile Remote Commander during playback. For double speed playback in tbe

reverse direction, press <, then press x2 on the Remote Commander. To resmne

normal playback, press 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 section are

played back and playback stops.

g_d_

* Modes on the POWER switch vary depending on models (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, however, this

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 LPmode _ _

Noise may appear on the LCD screen in the following cases:

slow playback

playback pause

picture search

*three minutes: _ _ _

five minutes: q_[_a _

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 cable

supplied with your camcorder. Then, set the TV/VCR selector on the TV to VCR.

AUDIO/ A/V OUT

VIDEO

_Red

S VIDEO S VIDEO OUT

_"_- : 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 indicators off, press

DISPLAY on your camcorder again.

-Advanced Recording Operations -

Recording still images on a "Memory

Stick" while recordlng on a tape

tZT t_IT

You can record still images on a" Memory Stick" in the tape recording or standby

mode.

Before operation

Insert a" Memory Stick" into your camcorder (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.

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_----_ Approximate number of images that can be recorded

In the recording mode

You cannot check an image on the screen by pressing PHOTO lightly.

Recording still images on a" Memory Stick" while recording on a

tape

"Memory Stick"

For more information, see page 240.

Notes

•Do not shake or strike your camcorder when you record still images. The image may

fluctuate.

• You cannot record still images on a" Memory Stick" in tile following functions (The

_ indicator flashes):

Wide mode

BOUNCE

MEMORY MIX

END SEARCH

The following settings cannot be changed

The settings you selected when the POWER switch was set to MEMORY are used:

Image quality (p. 128)

Rocording folder (p. 162)

To record still images using the Remote Commander

Press PHOTO on the Remote Commander. Your camcorder immediately records the

image on the screen.

During and after recording still images on a "Memory Stick"

Your canlcorder continues recording on tape.

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 still images on a "Memory Stick" while recording on a

tape

You can record still images on a" Memory Stick" with the self-timer. You can also use

the Remote Commander for this operation.

Before operation

Insert a" Memory Stick" into your camcorder (p. 127).

(1) In the standby mode, press MENU to display the menu settings.

(2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select SELFT1MER in _1_, then press the gJ_

dial.

(3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select ON, then press the dial.

(4) Press MENU to make the menu settings disappear, g

The _) (self-timer) indicator appears on the screen.

(5) Press PHOTO deeper, g

Self-timer starts counting down from I 0 with a beep. In the last two seconds of

the countdown, the beep gets faster, then recording starts automatically. o

To cancel self-timer

Set SELFTIMER to OFF in the menu settings in the standby mode.

You cannot cancel self-timer using the Remote Commander.

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 on a tape

Tape Photo recording

You can record a still image like a photograph.

You can record about 510 images in the SP mode and about 765 images in the LP mode

on a tape which can record for 60 minutes in the SP 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 during

those seven seconds is also recorded.

The still image is displayed on the screen until recording is completed.

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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.

I_ICAPTURE

Recording still images on a tape - Tape Photo recording

Notes

• During Tape Photo recording, you cannot change the mode or setting.

• You cannot use PHOTO while using BOUNCE in tile Fader function.

• When recording a still image, do not shake your camcorder. The image may fluctuate.

• The tape photo recording does not work while using Fader (The {_Q indicator

flashes).

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.

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.

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Using the wide mode

If you connect a TV compatible with the ID-1/ID-2 system, the screen size is

automatically selected.

You can record a 16:9 wide picture to watch on the 16:9 wide-screen TV (16:9WIDE).

16:9WIDE

[a] t6:9_

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[dl

[a]: Recording in the 16:9WIDE mode

[b]: Playback on a normal TV

[c]: Playback on a wide TV in the normal screen mode

[dl: Full screen mode on a wide TV

In the standby mode, set 16:9WIDE to ON in _[_ in the menu settings (p. 212).

Using the wide mode

You can record a cinemaqike picture {CINEMA) or a 16:9 wide picture (16:9FULL) to

watch on the 16:9 wide-screen TV. Refer to the operating instructions of your TV.

CINENIA

[a] CIN_

16:9FUU.

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16:9FULL

[bl

[a]: Recording in the CINEMA mode

[hi: Playback on a normal TV

[c]: Playback on a wide TV in the normal screen mode

[d]: Zoom mode on a wide TV

[e]: Recording in tile 16:9FULL mode

If]: Full mode on a wide TV

In the standby mode, set 16:9WIDE to CINEMA or 16:9FULL in _l_ in the menu

settings (p. 212).

CCD-TRV418 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 or tape recording

standby _

BOUNCE (p. 61)

Connection for aIV _ _ _

Pictures recorded in the 16:gWIDE mode automatically appear on the TV screen at full

size when:

You connect your camcorder to a TV that is compatible with the video ID (ID-1/ID-2)

system.

You connect your camcorder to the S video jack on tile TV.

ID-1 system

The ID-1 system sends aspect ratio (screen horizontal/vertical ratio) information 06:9,

4:3, or letter box) with video signals.

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 will be widened on

wide-screen TVs.

Using the fader function

You can fade in or out to give your recording a professional appearance.

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FADER

M.FADER

(mosaic)

STRIPE

BOUNCE*II*21

OVERLAP .2/

WIPE *_1

DOT .21

(random dot)

[b]

MONOTONE

When fading in, the picture gradually changes from black-and-white to color.

When fading out, the picture gradually changes from color to Mack-and-white.

•a_You can use BOUNCE when D ZOOM is set to OFF in the menu setting.

•_1Fade in only

Using the fader function

(1) TO fade in [a]

In the standby mode, press FADER until the desired fader indicator flashes.

TO fade OUt [b]

In the recording mode, press FADER until the desired fader indicator flashes.

The indicator changes as follows:

_ FADER -+ M.FADER -4 STRIPE -+ BOUNCE -+ MONOTONE

no indicator _ DOT _, WIPE _ OVERLAP

The last selected fader mode is indicated first of all.

(2) Press START/STOP. The fader indicator stops flashing.

After fade in/out ends, your camcorder automatically returns to the normal

mode.

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 functions:

Recording on a" Memory Stick" _

Exposure _ _ _

FOCUS

Zoom

Picture effect

PROGRAM AE

BACK LIGHT

Note on the bounce mode

The BOUNCE indicator does not appear in tile following functions:

When D ZOOM is set to 40x or 700x. _ _

When D ZOOM is set to 40x or 560x. _ _ _

Wide mode

Picture effect

PROGRAM AE

Using special effects - Picture effect

You can digitally process pictures to obtain special effocts like those in films or on TV.

NEG. ART [a] : The color and brightness of the picture are reversed.

SEPIA : The picture appears in sepia.

B&W : The picture appears in monochrome (black-and-white,).

SOLARIZE [b] : The picture appears as an illustration with strong contrast.

SLIM [e] : The picture expands vertically.

STRETCH [d] : The picture expands horizontally.

PASTEL [el : The picture appears as a pale pastel drawing.

MOSAIC [f] : The picture appears mosaic.

[a] [b] [el [all [el [rl

(1) In CAMERA mode, press MENU to display the menu settings.

(2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select P EFFECT in _, then press the dial

(p. 211).

(3) Turn the SEE/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired picture effect mode, then

press the dial.

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.

Using special effects- Digital effect

You can add special effects to recorded images using the various digital functions. The

sound is recorded normally.

STILL

You can record a still image so that it is superimposed on a moving picture.

FLASH (FLASH MOTION)

You can record still images successively at regular intervals.

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.

SLOW SHTR (SLOW SHUTTER)

You can slow down the shutter speed. The slow shutter mode is good for recording

dark pictures more brightly.

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

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STILL

Still image Moving picture

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. 21I).

(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 on the moving

picture.

FLASH The interval of flash motion.

LUMI. The brightness of the area in the still image which is to be swapped

with a moving picture.

TRAIL The vanishing time of the incidental picture.

SLOW SHTR Shutter speed. The larger the shutter speed number, the slower the

shutter speed becomes.

OLD MOVIE No adjustment necessary.

The more bars there are on the screen, the stronger the effect. The bars appear

in the following modes: STILL, FLASH, LUMh and TRAIL.

To cancel Digital effect

Set D EFFECT to OFF in tile menu settings.

Using special effects - Digital effect

Notes

• The following functions do not work during digital effects:

Fader

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

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

Shutter speed nun3ber Shutter speed

SLOW SHTR 1 1/30

SLOW SHTR 2 1/15

SLOW SHTR 3 1/8

SLOW SHTR 4 1/4

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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 excessively white

when shooting subjects lit by strong light in the theater.

_J (PORTRAIT)

This mode brings out the subject while creating a soft background for subjects such as

people or flowers.

(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 light,

such as at a beach in midsummer or on a ski slope.

(SUNSETMOON)

This mode allows you to maintain atmosphere when you are recording sunsets, general

night views, fireworks displays and neon signs.

[] (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.

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 the exposure manually

You can manually adjust and set the exposure. Nornmlly, exposure is automatically

adjusted.

Adjust the exposure manually in the following cases:

When the sul_iect is backlit.

When shooting bright subjects against dark backgrounds.

When recording dark pictures (e.g. night scenes) faithfully.

(1) In CAMERA or MEMORY mode, press EXPOSURE.* The exposure indicator

appears on the screen.

(2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the brightness.

To return to the automatic exposure mode

Press EXPOSURE.

Note

When you adjust tile exposure marmally, the following functions do not work:

Color Slow Shutter _

BACK LIGHT

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 or MEMORY mode, press FOCUS.* The _ indicator appears on

the screen.

(2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to sharpen focus.

FOCUS

To return to the autofocus mode

Press FOCUS.

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 indicators:

IA when recording adistant sul_[ect.

• when the subject is too close to focus on.

* Modes on the POWER switch vary depending 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. I ' 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 normal recording during interval recording

You earl perform normal recording only once during interval.

Press START/STOP. The INTERVAL TAPE indicator flashes, and normal recording

starts. To stop normal recording, press START/STOP again and tile screen in step (6)

appears.

On recording time

There may be a discrepancy in the recording time of up to +/ six frames from the

selected time.

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, and operate your camcorder using the Remote

Commander after step (5).

(1) In the standby mode, press MENU to display the menu settings.

(2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select FRAME REC in m, then press the

dial (p, 219).

(3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select ON, then press 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 makes a

recording for about six frames, and returns to recording standby.

(6) Move the subject, and repeat step (5).

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 if you use this function continuously.

When using the frame recording function

The last recorded cut is longer than other cuts.

Superimposing a title

You can select one of the eight preset titles and the two custom titles (p. 77). You can

also select the language, color, size and position of titles.

(1) In the standby mode, press TITLE to display the title menu. The title menu

display appears on the screen.

(2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select _2_, then press the dial.

(3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired title, then press the dial.

The titles are displayed in the language you selected.

(4) Change the color, size, or position, if necessary. ,_

(_) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select COLOR, SIZE, or POSITION, then =

press the dial. The selected item appears on the screen, o

(_) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired item, then press the "_

dial. _,

(_ Repeat steps (_) and _) until 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.

TITLE 2

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 a preset title

If you want to change the language, select r_ before step (2). Then select the desired

language and return to step (2).

Note_ _

The date and time, or either of them, may not be displayed depending on the size or

position of the title.

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

• The title size changes as follows:

SMALL *-+ LARGE

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 9.

In CINEMA mode, you cannot choose position 9 for "SMALL" size titles, and position

8 or 9 for" LARGE" size titles.

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 of the A/V connecting cable, you cannot record the

title.

Making your own titles

You can make up to two titles and store them in your camcorder. Each title can have up

to 20 characters.

(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 & and ?.

If you select [-)P2I

The menu for selecting alphabet and Russian characters appears. Select [->P1] to return

to the previous screen.

*li three minutes: _ _ _

five minutes: q_ _

*_1Modes on the POWER switch vary depending on models (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 1.5m (5 f_et).

In CAMERA or MEMORY mode, press LIGHT repeatedly until the _IM indicator

appears on the screen.*

The indicator changes as follows:

_+ _:lgllm -+ _al_ -+ no indicator

[ J

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 g

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 switch set to

MEMORY. _

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 the

battery pack to avoid turning on the builMn light accidentally.

• 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 light is blocked

and may not illuminate the subject properly.

Using the built-in light

Use the Sony XB-3D halogen lamp (optional). The supplied halogen lamp is not

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 the built-in light

unit using a wire.

(2) Turn the bulb housing counterclockwise and detach from the built-in light

unit.

(3) Replace the bulb using a d_T cloth.

(4) Attach the bulb housing by turning it clockwise, then replace the built-in light

unit.

2 3

NOTE

Be sure to align the tab with

the groove when inserting.

• When replacing the bulb, use only the Sony XB-3D halogen lamp (optional) to reduce

tile risk of fire.

• 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, handle it with a dry cloth,

etc. If the bulb is smudged, wipe it thoroughly.

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.

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(1) In the standby mode, keep pressing EDITSEARCH, and release the button at

the insert end point [b].

(2) Press ZERO SET MEMORY on the Remote Commander.

The ZERO SET MEMORY indicator flashes and the counter resets to zero.

(3) Keep pressing the _g)side of ED1TSEARCH and release the button at the

insmt start point [a].

(4) Press START/STOP to start recording.

The scene is instated. Recording stops automatically near the counter zero

point. Your camcorder returns to the standby mode.

The zero set memoq/function 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 Operations -

Playing back a tape with picture effects

During playback, you can process a scene using the following picture effects:

NEG.ART, SEPIA, B&W and SOLARIZE.

(1) In the playback or playback pause mode, press MENU to display the menu

settings.

(2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select P EFFECT in _, then press the dial

(p. 211).

(3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired picture effect mode, then

press the dial.

For details of each picture effect, see page 64.

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 Pictureeffect

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 effects

During playback, you can process a scene using the following digital effects:

STILL, FLASH, LUML and TRAIL.

(1) In the playback mode or playback pause 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. 211).

(3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired digital effect mode, then

press the dial. The bars appear on the screen.

In the STILL or LUML mode, the picture shown when you press the SEL/

PUSH EXEC dial is captured and stored in memory as a still image at the time.

(4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the effect, then press the dial.

For details of each digital effect, see page 65.

To cancel Digital effect

SetD EFFECTto OFFin 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 LDV 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 can enlarge still images recorded

on a" Memory Stick" (p. 172).

(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 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 gJ_

(3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to move the enlarged image, then press the

dial. [] :To view the left pro1 of the image (Turn the dial downward.) g

[] :To view the right pm_i of the image (Turn the dial upward.) _"

(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 the zoom ratio _-O

T :To increase the zoom ratio "_

p_ zoom

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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 through the _ DV jack.

Tape PB ZOOM is automatically canceled when:

The POWER switch is set to OFF (CHG).

You stop playing back.

You press MENU.

You press TITLE.

Quickly locating a scene

- ZERO SET MEMORY

Your camcorder automatically searches for the scene having a tape counter value of

"0:00:00."

Use the Remote Commander for this operation.

Use this function, for example, to view a desired scene later on during playback.

(1) In the playback mode, press DISPLAY when the tape counter is not displayed

on the screen.

(2) Press ZERO SET MEMORY at the point you want to locate later. The tape

counter shows" 0:00:00," then starts counting.

The ZERO SET MEMORY indicator flashes on the screen.

(3) Press [] when you want to stop playback.

(4) Press _ to rewind the tape to the counter's zero point. The tape stops

automatically when the counter reaches approximately zero. The ZERO SET

MEMORY indicator disappears, and the time code appears.

(5) Press If,--. Playback starts from the counter's zero point.

DISPLAY _---

;!;j!!;ii:!i,;ili!i

----=, ZERO SET MEMORY

Notes

•The zero set memory does not work with tapes recorded in the Hi8 H|m/

standard 8 mm [] system.

• When you press ZERO SET MEMORY before rewinding the tape, the zero set memory

is canceled.

• There may be a discrepancy of several seconds between the time code and the tape

counter.

If a tape has a blank portion between recorded portions

The zero set memory may not work correctly.

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 at

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 by date

-DATE SEARCH

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 "DEC 31 2003

[a] [h] [c]

(1) Set the POWER switch 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 SEARCH ,,-+ (no indicator)

DATE SEARCH -+ PHOTO SEARCH -+ PHOTO SCAN -+ (no indicator)

(3) When the current position is [b], press _ to search toward [a] or press

to search toward [c]. Your camcorder automatically starts playback at the point

where the date changes.

Each time you press P<I<I or IHH, your camcorder searches for the previous or

next date.

To stop searching

Press m.

Searching for a recording by date - DATE SEARCH

Notes

•Tile date search function does not work with tapes recorded in the 1{i8 HIB/

standard 8 mm [] system.

• If one day's recording is less than two minutes, your camcorder may not accurately

find the point where the recording date changes.

If a tape has a blank portion between recorded portions

The date search function may not work correctly.

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Searching for a photo

-PHOTO SEARCHIPHOTO SCAN

You can search for the still image recorded on a tape (photo search).

You can also search for still images one after another and display each image for five

seconds automatically (photo scan).

Use the Remote Commander for these operations.

(1) Set the POWER switch to VCR.

(2) Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly until the

PHOTO SEARCH indicator appears on the screen. The indicator changes as

follows:

DATE SEARCH _* PHOTO SEARCH _ PHOTO SCAN -+ (no indicator}

(3) Press _ or _ to select the photo for playback. Each time you press _ or

your camcorder searches for the previous or next photo. Your camcorder

automatically starts playback of the photo.

DCR-TRV250

To stop searching

Press !

Searching for a photo - PHOTO SEARCHIPHOTO SCAN

(1) Set the POWER switch to VCR.

(2) Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly until the

PHOTO SCAN indicator appears on the screen.

The indicator changes as follows:

DATE SEARCH _ PHOTO SEARCH _ PHOTO SCAN --* (no indicator)

(3) Press _ or IH_I.

Each photo is played back for about five seconds automatically.

SEARCH PHQT° 66

SCAN

MODE

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To stop scanning

Press==.

If a tape has a blank portion between recorded portions

The photo search and photo scan function may not work correctly.

- Editing-

Dubbing atape

Using the AIV connecting cable

You can dub or editon theVCR connected toyour camcorder usingyour eamcorder as

a player.

Before operation

• Set DISPLAY to LCD in the menu settings (The default setting is LCD)

• Press the following buttons to make the indicators disappear so that they will not be

superimposed on the edited tape:

DATA CODE on the Remote Commander _ _

SEARCH MODE on tile R_mote Commander _ _

DISPLAY

(1) Insert a tape for recording into the VCR, and inse_t the recorded tape into your

camcorder.

(2) Prepare the VCR for recording, then set the input selector to LINE.

Connect the A/V connecting cable to the AUDIO/VIDEO jack. Refer to the

operating instructions of your VCR.

(3) Set the POWER switch to VCR/PLAYER.*

(4) Play back the recorded tape on your camcorder.

(5) Start recording on the VCR,

Refer to the operating instructions of your VCR.

A/V connecting cable

(supplied)

AUDIO/ A/V OUT VCR

VIDEO

S VIDEO S VIDEO OUT

: Signal flow

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

Dubbing a tape

A/V OUT

S VIDEO OUT

r--J'_ : Signal flow

Yellow

CCD-TRV418 @ S VIDEO

_ _ @ VIDEO

I --_ _ @ AUDIO

A/V connecting cable

(supplied) Black

VCR

When you have finished dubbing a tape

Press • on both your camcorder and tile VCR.

To prevent deterioration of pictures when dubbing

Set EDIT to ON in the menu settings before dubbing. (The default setting is OFF.)

(p. 214)

You can edit on VCRs that support the following systems:

8 mm m, I1i8 Hill, Digital8 [_, VHS 1€1_, S-VHS Ii_, VHSC _, S VIISC l_@t,

Betamax m, ED Betamax _, mini DV M_I_7, DV l]l_"_,or MICRO MV Ila_l_.

If your VCR is a monaural type ___

Connect tile 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 the VCR. 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.

If your VCR is a stereo type _ _

Connect the audio plug of tim A/V connecting cable to the left (whitP) input jack of

your VCR.

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.

Dubbing a tape

Using the i.LINK cable _qi_]r _'

Simply connect the i.LINK cable (optional) to _ DV on your camcorder and to DV IN on

the DV products. With a digital to-digital connection, video and audio signals are

transmitted in digital form for high-quality editing. You cannot dub the screen

indicators.

(1) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to record over) into the VCR, and insert

the recorded tape into your camcorder.

(2) Set the input selector on the VCR to DV IN if it is available. Refer to the

operating instructions of your VCR.

(3) Set the POWER switch to VCR on your camcorder.

(4) Play back the recorded tape on your camcorder.

(5) Strut recording on the VCR.

Refer to the operating instructions of your VCR.

is marked on -_-_--

this side.

_"-- : Signal flow

_DV

i.LINK cable

{optional)

VCR

DV IN

Dubbing a tape

When you have finished dubbing a tape

Press • on both your camcorder and tile VCR.

Note on tapes that are recorded in the Hi8 Him/standard 8 mm [] system

The picture may fluctuate. This is not a malfunction. Digital signals are output as image

signals from the _, DV jack during playback.

You can connect one VCR only using the i.LINK cable

See page 244 for more information about i.LINK.

Pictures processed by the following functions cannot be output through the LDV

jack:

Digital effect _

Tape PB ZOOM _

Picture effect

If you record paused playback picture with the _, DVjack

The recorded picture becomes rough. Also, when you play back the picture using other

video equipment, the picture may jitter.

When you connect using an i.LINK cable

You cannot dub the titles and display indicators.

Dubbing a tape easily -Easy Dubbing

VCR operation for dubbing can be controlled easily by using your camcorder

when the VCR is connected.

You can select one of eight preset titles and two custom titles stored in your camcorder

as instructed in" Making your own titles" (p. 77). Select the desired color, size, and

background color of titles.

Using the Easy Dubbing

Step 1 Connecting the VCR

Step 2Setting the VCR to operate with your camcorder (p. 99 to 102)

Step 3Selecting the title (p. 103)

Step 4Selecting the dubbing mode (p. 104)

Step 5Performing Easy Dubbing (p. 105)

If you dub using the same VCR again, you can skip Step 2 (p. 99 to 102).

If you do not need to put in a title, you can skip Step 3 (p. 103).

Connect the devices as illustrated in page 95.

You can edit on VCRs that support the following systems:

8 mm III Ill8 Him, Digital8 D, VHS _iN, SVHS _, VHSC _r_, S-VHSC S_,

Betamax m, ED Betamax _, mini DV h"I]_, DV I]_, or MICRO MV 0uuM_0w.

If your VCR has an S video jack

Picture 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

VCR.

Dubbing a tape easily - Easy Dubbing

Signals to control the VCR are sent fl'om your camcorder's infrared rays emitter to the

VCR's remote sensor.

When you connect using tile A/V connecting cable, follow the procedure below, steps

(1) to (4), to send the control signal correctly.

(1) Setting the modes to cancel recording pause on the VCR

@ Set the POWER switch to PLAYER oi1 your camcorder.

@ Turn the power of the connected VCR on, then set the input selector to LINE.

When you connect a video camera recorder, set its power switch to VTR/

VCR.

@ Press EASY DUB to display the menu.

@ Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select SETUP, then press the dial.

(_) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select PAUSE MODE, then press the

dial.

(_) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the mode to cancel recording

pause on the VCR, then press the dial.

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EASY DUB

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Dubbing a tape easily - Easy Dubbing

Buttons for canceling recording pause on the VCR

The butlons vary depending on your VCR. To cancel recording pause:

Select PAUSE if the button to cancel recording pause is II.

Select REC if the button to cancel recording pause is 0.

Select PB if the button to cancel recording pause is mm,_.

(2) Setting the IR SETUP code

(_) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select 1R SETUP, then press the dial.

@ Turn the gEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the IR SETUP code of your VCR,

then press the dial.

Check the code in" About the IR SETUP code" (p. 101).

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pAusE _0_ _

in TES_

_RE_U_N

100

Dubbing a tape easily - Easy Dubbing

About the IR SETUP code

The IR SETUP code is stored in the memory of your camcorder. Be sure to set the

correct code depending on your VCR. The default setting is Code number 3.

Brand IR SETUP code Brand IR SETUP code

Sony 1,2,3,4,5,6 Mitsublshl/MGA 28,22,23,24,29

Admital(M_ Wards) 89 Multitech 23,80,32

Aiwa 80, 47,54 NEC 21,33,35

Akai 49,51 Olympic 77,78

Audio Dynamic 21, 35 O_us 22

l_HoweS (M.Wards) Orion 60

36 P_ 16,17,78,7/

Brocsonic 70, 82, 21 Peatax 42, 8

Canon 77,78 Phlko 78,77,26,70

Citizen 47 Philips 47, 83, 78, 77

Craig 73,47 Pioneer 78

Cu_s Mathis 8,80,77 (_msar 78,77,16,17,6

Daeoo 26,40,7"/ RCA/PROSCAN 8, 42,16, 77, 83, 7, 40, 41, 78, 78",

DBX 21, 33, 3,5 101

Dimemia 8 P,ea_c 77,36,88,37,22,80

Emerson 26,82,59,48,70,81,80 Sansui 21

Fisher 36,45, a7,44 Singer 7a

Funai 80 Samsung 94, 41, 32, 24, 32*, 94*, 24*

General Electffc 8, 77, 32", 94", 101 Sanyo 36,37,26,36,47

Golds_r/LG 47 Scot* 40, 41, 32, 37, 28, 22, 23, 24

GOVIDEO 71 Sharp 89,88

Hitachi 78, 8, 42 Shintom 73

HQ 40 Signa_tre 2000 (M. Wazd_)

_stant Replay 77,78 8O,89

IC Per_y 77,42,8,36,21,33,35 Sy]vanla 83,78,77,80

JVC 21,12,13,14,33,35 Symphonic 80

Kenwood 21, 33, 47, 35 Tashlro 47

LX] (Seam) 80,47,42,44,45,36,37,4# Tatung 21,33,35

Magnav_ 83, 78, 77,17 Teac 21, 33, 80, 35

Marantz 21, 33, 35 Technics 77, 78

Marta 47 Toshiba 40, 7, 49

Memorex 77,37 Wards 89,88,37,95,47

Minolta 42,8 Yamaha 36,21,33,35

Zenith 95

*TV/VCR component

Note on IRSETUP code

Easy Dubbing is not possible if the VCR does not support IR SETUP codes.

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Dubbing a tape easily - Easy Dubbing

(3) Setting your camcorder and the VCR to face each other

Locate the infrared rays emitter of your camcorder and face it towards the remote

sensor of the VCR.

Set the devices about 30 cm (12 in.) apart, and remove any obstacles between the

devices.

VCR s emitter

Remote sensor

A/V connecting

cable {supplied) CCD-TRV418

(4) Confirming the VCR operation

(_) Insert a recordable tape into the VCR, then set the VCR to recording pause.

@ Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select IR TEST, then press the dial.

@ Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select EXECUTE, then press the dial.

If the VCR starts recording, the setting is correct.

When recording is finished, the indicator changes to COMPLETE.

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When the VCR does not operate correctly

•After checking the code in" About tile IR SETUP code," set IR SETUP 01-

PAUSE MODE again.

• Place your camcorder at least 30 cm (12 in.) away from the VCR.

•Refer to the operating instructions of your VCR.

102

Dubbing a tape easily - Easy Dubbing

You can select title, color, size, and background color.

CUSTOMI and CUSTOM2 are custom titles stored in your camcorder as instructed in

"Making your own titles" (p. 77).

(1) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select TITLE SEL, then press the dial.

(2) Select the desired title in the menu settings, then press the dial.

The title flashes,

(3) Change the color, size, or background color.

If you do not need to change them, go to Step 4 (p. 104).

(_) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the color, size, or background

color, then press the dial. The item appears.

@ Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired item, then press the dial.

@ Repeat steps (_) and @ until the title is laid out as desired.

(4) Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial again to complete the setting.

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103

Dubbing a tape easily - Easy Dubbing

Note

You can put a title only into the tape of the VCR.

Title setting

•The title color changes as ftJllows:

WHITE _ YELLOW _ VIOLET _ RED _ CYAN _ GREEN _ BLUE

• The title size changes as follows:

SMALL _ LARGE

• The background color changes as fullows:

FADE _ WHITE _ YELLOW _ VIOLET _ RED _ CYAN _ GREEN

BLUE _ BLACK

You can choose either normal recording (NORMAL) or interval recording (PREVIEW).

(1) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select MODE SEL, then press the dial.

(2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select NORMAL or PREVIEW, then press

the dial.

NORMAL: You can record into the VCR normally.

PREVIEW: You can make a timeqapse dubbing by setting the VCR to

automatically repeat five seconds' recording and 25 seconds'

standby.

[al: Recording time (VCR)

[b]: Waiting time (VCR)

[e]: Playback time (camcorder)

[al 5s 5s *

[¢] |30s 30s •

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104

Dubbing a tape easily - Easy Dubbing

Make sure that your camcorder and VCR are connected, and that the VCR is set to

recording pause.

When you use a video camera recorder, set its power switch to VTR/VCR. Set the

POWER switch of your camcorder to PLAYER.

(1) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select START, then press the dial.

(2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select EXECUTE, then press the dial.

When dubbing ends, your camcorder and VCR stop automatically.

Then the display returns to the Easy Dubbing initial screen.

To stop dubbing during editing

Press • on your camcorder.

To quit Easy Dubbing

Press EASY DUB.

Note

If you set tile background color to FADE in Step 3 (p. 103}, the picture may not appear

properly depending on the connected VCR.

You cannot record on the VCR when:

The tape has run out.

The write-protect tab is set to lock.

The IR SETUP code is not correct.

The button used to cancel recording pause is not correct.

NOT READY appears on the screen when

START is not carried out.

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Dubbing only desired scenes

-Digital program editing (on tapes)

You can duplicate selected scenes (programs) for editing onto a tape without operating

the VCR.

Scenes can be selected by frame. You can set up to 20 programs.

Your camcorder can dub on a ¢Memory Stick." See page 156 for more information.

Unwanted scene Unwanted scene

Switch the order I

Ib=

Before operation

Step 1 Connecting the VCR (p. 107)

Step 2 Setting tile VCR for operation

with the A/V connecting cable (p. 107 to 110)

with the i.LINK cable (p. 111 to 112)

Step 3 Adjusting tile synchronization of the VCR (p. 113)

When you dub using the same VCR again, you can skip Step 2 (p. 107 to 112) and

Step 3 (p. 113 to 114).

Using this function

Operation 1 Making a program (p. 115)

Operation2 Performing the program (Dubbing a tape) (p. 118)

Note

Digital program editing does not work with tapes recorded in the I-{i8 Him/

standard 8 mm [] system.

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Dubbing only desired scenes -Digital program editing (on tapes)

You can connect either an A/V connecting cable or an i.LINK cable.

When you use the A/V connecting cable, connect the devices as illustrated in page 94.

When you use the i.LINK cable, connect the devices as illustrated on page 96.

If you connect using the LLINK cable

With a digital-to-digital connection, video and audio signals are transmitted in digital

format for high-quality editing.

To edit using the VCR, set up your camcorder to send the control signal by infrared rays

to the remote sensor on the VCR.

When you connect using the A/V connecting cable, follow the procedure below, steps -_.

(1) to (4), tO send the control signal correctly.

(1) Set the IR SETUP code

(!) Set the POWER switch to VCR on your camcorder.

(_) Turn the power of the connected VCR on, then set the input selector to

LINE.

When you connect a video camera recorder, set its power switch to VCR/

VTR.

® Press MENU to display the menu settings.

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

Turn the SEE/PUSH EXEC dial to select TAPE in VIDEO EDIT, then press

the dial.

Turn the SEE/PUSH EXEC dial to select VIDEO EDIT, then press the dial.

® Turn the SEE/PUSH EXEC dial to select EDIT SET, then press the dial.

(Z) Turn the SEE/PUSH EXEC dial to select CONTROL, then press the dial.

® Turn the SEE/PUSH EXEC dial to select IR, then press the dial.

® Turn the SEE/PUSH EXEC dial to select IR SETUP, then press the dial.

Turn the SEE/PUSH EXEC dial to select IR SETUP code number of your

VCR, then press the dial.

Check the code in" About the IR SETUP code" (p. 101).

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(2) Setting the modes to cancel the recording pause on the VCR

(_) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select PAUSEMODE, then press the dial.

@ Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the mode to cancel recording

pause on the VCR, then press the dial.

Refer to the operating instructions of your VCR.

Buttons to cancel recording pause on the VCR

Tim butlons vary depending on your VCR. To cancel recording pause:

Select PAUSE if the button to cancel recording pause is ||.

Select REC if the button to cancel recording pause is Q.

Select PB if the button to cancel recording pause is mm,_.

(3) Setting your camcorder and the VCR to face each other

Locate the infrared rays emitter of your can]corder and face it toward the remote

sensor of the VCR.

Set the devices about 30 cm (12 in.) apart, and remove any obstacles between the

devices.

VCR Infrared rays emitter

Remote sensor

A/V connecting cable (supplied)

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(4) Confirming VCR operation

(_) Inseri a recordable tape into the VCR, then set the VCI:¢ to recording pause.

@ Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select IR TEST, then press the dial.

@ Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select EXECUTE, then press the dial.

If the VCR starts recording, the setting is correct.

When recording is finished, the indicator changes to COMPLETE.

When the VCR does not operate correctly

•After checking the code in" About tile IR SETUP code," set IR SETUP 01-

PAUSEMODE again.

• Place your camcorder at least 30 cm (12 in.) away from the VCR.

•Refer to the operating instructions of your VCR.

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When you connect using the i.LINK cable (optional), follow the procedure below.

(1) Set the POWER switch to VCR on your camcorder.

(2) Turn the power of the connected VCR on, then set the input selector to DV

input. When you connect a digital video camera recorder, set its power switch

to VCR/VTR.

(3) Press MENU to display the menu settings.

(4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select _, then press the dial.

(s) _'

Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select TAPE in VIDEO EDIT, then press the

dial.

Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select VIDEO EDIT, then press the dial.

(6) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select EDIT SET, then press the dial.

(7) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select CONTROL, then press the dial.

(8) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select i.LINK, then press the dial.

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EP_$E ALL

Note _

When editing digital video, the operation signals cannot be sent with U LANC.

When you connect using an i.LINK cable

•You cannot dub the titles and display indicators.

• You may not be able to operate tile dubbing function correctly, depending on tile

VCR. Set CONTROL to IR in tile menu settings of your camcorder.

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You can adjust the synchronization of your camcorder and the VCR. Have a pen and

paper ready for notes. Before operation, eject the cassette from your camcorder if

inserted.

(1) Insert a tape for recording into the VCR, then set the VCR to recording pause.

When you select i.LINK in CONTROL, you do not need to set the VCR to

recording pause.

(2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select AD] TEST, then press the dial.

(3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select EXECUTE, then press the dial.

IN and OUT are recorded on an image five times each to calculate the

numerical values for adjusting the synchronization.

The EXECUTING indicator flashes on the screen.

When finished, the indicator changes to COMPLETE.

(4) Rewind the tape in the VCR, then start slow playback.

Take a note of the first numerical value of each 1N and the last numerical

value of each OUT.

(5) Calculate the average of all the first numerical values of each 1N, and the

average of all the last numerical values of each OUT.

(6) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select" CUT-IN," then press the dial.

(7) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the average numerical value of IN,

then press the dial.

The calculated start position for recording is set.

(8) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select" CUT-OUT," then press the dial.

(9) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the average numerical value of OUT,

then press the dial.

The calculated stop position for recording is set.

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

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Notes

•When you complete step (3), the image used to adjust synchronization is recorded for

about 50 seconds.

• If you start recording from the ve_\y beginning of the tape, the first few seconds of the

tape may not record properly. Be sure to allow about 10 seconds' lead before starting

recording.

• When you connect with the i.LINK cable, you may not be able to operate the dubbing

function correctly depending on the VCR.

Keep the i.LINK connection, and set CONTROL to IR in the menu settings.

Video and audio signals are transmitted in digital format.

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(1) Inse_t a tape for playback into your camcorder, and insmt a tape for recording

into the VCR.

(2) Press MENU to display the menu settings.

(3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select _, then press the dial.

(4) _

Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select TAPE in VIDEO EDIT, then press the

dial.

Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select VIDEO EDIT, then press the dial.

(5) Search for the beginning of the first scene you want to insert using the video

control buttons, then pause playback.

You can fine-adjust one frame at a time with ED1TSEARCH.

(6) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select MARK, then press the dial.

The IN point of the first program is set, and the upper part of the program

mark changes to light blue.

(7) Search for the end of the first scene you want to insert using the video control

buttons, then pause playback.

(8) Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.

The OUT point of the first program is set, then the lower pint of the program

mark changes to light blue.

(9) Repeat steps (5) to (8) to set other programs.

When the program is set, the program mark changes to light blue.

You can set up to 20 programs.

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Erasing the program you have set

Erase OUT first and then IN of the last program.

(1) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select UNDO, then press the dial.

(2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select EXECUTE, then press the dial.

The last set program mark flashes, then the setting is canceled.

To cancel erasing

Select RETURN in step (2).

Erasing all programs

(1) _T

Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select TAPE in VIDEO EDIT, then press the

dial.

Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select VIDEO EDIT, then press the dial.

(2) Select ERASE ALL in the menu settings. Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to

select EXECUTE, then press the dial.

All the program marks flash, then the settings are canceled.

To cancel erasing all programs

Select RETURN in step (2).

To cancel the program you have set

Press MENU.

The program is stored in memory until the tape is _jected.

Notes

• Digital program editing does not work with tapes recorded in tile IIi8 I-Iill/

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 tape.

You cannot set IN or OUT to the following portions of the tape:

A portion recorded in Hi8 Him/standard 8 mm [] system

A blank portion of the tape

The total time may not be displayed correctly in the following cases:

The tape is recorded in the Ill8 •Ira/standard 8 mm [] system.

There is a blank portion between IN and OUT on the tape.

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Make sure that your camcorder and VCR are connected, and that the VCR is set to

recording pause.

When you use an i.LINK cable, setting the VCR to recording pause is not necessm\y.

When you use a digital video camera recorder, set its power switch to VCR/VTR.

(1) _

Select VIDEO EDIT in tile menu settings. Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to

select TAPE, then press the dial.

Turn the gEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select VIDEO EDIT, then press the dial.

(2) Select START in the menu settings. Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select

EXECUTE, then press the dial.

Your camcorder searches for the beginning of the first program, then starts

dubbing.

The program mark flashes.

The SEARCH indicator appears during search, and the EDITING indicator

appears during edit on the screen.

The program mark changes to light blue after dubbing ends.

When dubbing ends, your camcorder and the VCR automatically stop.

Then the display returns to the VIDEO EDIT initial screen.

To stop dubbing during editing

Press • on your camcorder.

To end the Digital program editing

Press MENU.

You cannot record on the VCR when:

The cassette has run out of tape.

The write-protect tab on the cassette is set to lock.

The IR SETUP code is not correct (when IR is selected).

The button to cancel recording pause is not correct (when IR is selected).

NOT READY appears on the screen when:

The program to operate Digital program editing has not been made.

i.LINK is selected but an i.LINK cable is not connected.

The power of the connected VCR is not turned on (when i.LINK is selected).

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Recording video or TV programs

Using the AN connecting cable _

You carl record a tape from another VCR oi-TV program from TV that has video/audio

outputs. Use your camcorder as a recorder.

Before operation

Set DISPLAY to LCD in the menu settings. (The default setting is LCD.)

(1) Insert a tape for recording into your camcorder. If you want to record a tape

from the VCR, insert a recorded tape into the VCR.

(2) Set the POWER switch to VCR on your camcorder.

(3) Press • REC and the button on its right simultaneously on your camcorder,

then immediately press II on your camcorder.

(4) Press I_ on the VCR to start playback if you record a tape from a VCR. Select

a TV program if you record from TV.

The picture from the TV or VCR appears on the screen of your camcorder.

(5) Press II on your camcorder at the scene where you want to start recording

from.

OUT

@ S VIDEO

® VIDEO

_)UD,O

VCR

:Signal flow

Yellow

_/hite S VI

Red

AUDIO/

A/V connecting cable

(supplied)

When you have finished dubbing a tape

Press •on both your camcorder and tile VCR.

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Notes

• To enable smooth transition, we recommend that you do not mix pictures recorded in

tile Hi8 pl|li/standard 8 mm [] with tile Digital8 D system on a tape.

• If you do fast forward or slow playback on tile other equipment, the image being

recorded may fluctuate. When recording from otber equipment, be sure to play back

tile original tape at normal speed.

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 tile 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).

Witb this connection, you do not need to connect the yellow {video) plug of tbe A/V

connecting cable.

Connect an S video cable (optional) to the S video jacks of both your camcorder and the

TV or VCR.

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Using the i.LINK cable ___qEmJ'

You Call record a tape from a VCR that has DV outputs. Use your camcorder as a

recorder.

Simply connect the i.LINK cable (optional} to _ DV of your camcorder and to DV OUT

of the DV products. With a digital-to-digital connection, video and audio signals are

transmitted in digital form for high-quality editing.

(1) Insmt a blank tape for recording into your camcorder, and insert the recorded

tape into the VCR.

(2) Set the POWER switch to VCR on your camcorder.

(3) Press • REC and the button on its right simultaneously on your carncorder,

then immediately press n on your camcorder.

(4) Press I_ on the VCR to stml playback.

The picture to be recorded appears on the screen of your camcorder.

(5) Press II on your camcorder at the scene where you want to start recording

from. g

3PAUSE REC'_I l

VCR

& DV

•DV OUT _,is marked on

i.LINK cable this side.

(optional)

:Signal flow

When you have finished dubbing a tape

Press • on both your camcorder and tile VCR.

You can connect one VCR only using the i.LINK cable.

When you dub a picture in digital form

The color of the display may be uneven. However, this does not affect the dubbed

picture.

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Recording video or TV programs

If you record a paused playback picture with the _,DVjack

Tile recorded picture becomes rough. When you play back tile picture using your

camcorder, the picture may jitter.

Before recording

Make sure that the DV IN indicator appears on tile screen of your camcorder by

pressing DISPLAY. The DV IN indicator may appear on both equipment.

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Inserting a scene from a VCR

Insert Editing

You can insert a new scene from a VCR onto your originally recorded tape by

specifying the insert start and end points.

Use the Remote Commander for this operation.

Connections are the same as on page 119 and 121. Insert a cassette containing the

desired scene into the VCR.

[AI

ps]

[c]

[b] [c]

[A]: A tape that contains the scene to be superimposed (VCR)

[B]: A tape before editing (your camcorder)

[C]: A tape after editing (your cameorder)

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(1) Set the POWER switch to VCR on your camcorder,

(2) On the connected VCR, locate just before the insm_ start point [a], then press II

to set the VCR to the playback pause mode.

(3) On your camcorder, locate the inseit end point [c] by pressing _ or b,-I_.

Then press II to set your camcorder to the playback pause mode.

(4) Press ZERO SET MEMORY on the Remote Commander. The ZERO SET

MEMORY indicator flashes and tile end point of the insert is stored in

memory. The tape counter shows "0:00:00."

(5) On your camcorder, locate the insert start point [b] by pressing <I<L Press

• REC and the button on its right simultaneously, then immediately press II

to set your camcorder to the recording pause mode.

(6) First press II on the VCR, and after a few seconds press II on your camcorder

to start insmling the new scene.

Inserting automatically stops near the zero point on the counter. Your

camcorder automatically stops. The end point [¢] of the instant stored in

memo_T is canceled.

To change the insert end point

Press ZERO SET MEMORY again after step (5) to make the ZERO SET MEMORY

indicator disappear and begin from step (3).

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Notes

• Tile zero set memory function does not work with tapes recorded in the I-{i8 Rim/

standard 8 mm [] system.

• Pictures and sound recorded on the section between the insert start and end points

will be erased when you insert the new scene.

• If you use the Remote Commander when dubbing a tape, the VCR may operate

accidentally. Should this happen, change the commander mode of the VCR to one

other than VTR2, or cover the sensor of the VCR with black paper.

If you insert scenes on the tape recorded on another camcorder

The pictures and sound may be distorted. We recommend that you insert scenes on a

tape recorded on your camcorder.

When the inserted picture is played back

Pictures and sound may be distorted at the end of the inserted section. This is not a

malfunction.

Pictures and sound at the start point and the end point may he distorted in the LP

mode.

To insert a scene without setting the insert end point

Skip step (3) and (4). Press • when you want to stop inserting.

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- "Memory Stick" Operations *Recording -

Using a "Memory Stick" -Introduction

_ ,ItlT

You can record and play back images on a" Memory Stick." You can easily play back,

record or delete images. You can exchange image data with other equipment such as

your computer, etc., using the USB cable for a" Memory Stick" (p. 182).

See page 240 for details of" Memory Stick."

On file format (DCF compliant)

Still image: Exif* Vet.2.2 JPEG compliant, DPOF compatible

Moving picture: MPEGI compliant {monaural)

* Exif: Exif is a file format for still images, established by the Japan Electronics and

Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA). Files in this format can

have additional information such as your camcorder's setting information at the

time of recording.

Typicalimage data file name

Still image

101 (up to 999)-0001: This file name appears on the screen of your camcorder.

Dsc00001.jpg: This file name appears on the display of your computer.

Moving picture

MOV00001:

Mov00001.mpg:

This file name appears on the screen of your camcorder.

This file name appears on the display of your computer.

"Memory Stick" formatted on computer

A _ Memory Stick" formatled on Windows OS or Macintosh OS is not guaranteed to be

compatible with your cameorder.

Notes on image data compatibility

•Image data files recorded on a" Memory Stick" by your camcorder conform with the

Design Rule for Camera File System universal standard established by the JEITA

(Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). You cannot

play back on your camcorder images recorded on other equipment (DCR-TRV890E/

TRVg00/TRVg00E or DSC-DT00/D770) that does not conform with this universal

standard. {These models are not sold in some areas.)

• If you cannot use the" Memory Stick" that is used with other equipment, format it

with your camcorder {p. 218). However, formatting erases all information on the

"Memory Stick."

• You may not be able to play back the images recorded using your camcorcler, on other

playback equipment.

• You may not be able to play back following images with your camcorder:

image data modified on a computer

image data shot with other equipment

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Insert a" Memory Stick" in the ¢Memory Stick" slot as far as it can go with the • mark

facing the LCD panel as illustrated.

Access lamp • mark 3

Press the _ Memory Stick" once lightly.

When the access lamp is lit or flashing

Do not shake or knock your camcorder because you*" camcorder is reading tile data

from the" Memory Stick" or recording the data on the" Memory Stick7 Do not turn the

power off, eject the _Memory Stick" or remove the battery pack. Otherwise, image data

may become damaged.

If _ _] MEMORY STICK ERROR" is displayed

Reinsert _Memory Stick" a few times. The" Memory Stick" may be damaged if the

indicator is still displayed. If this occurs, use another _Memory Stick."

If the write-protect tab on a "Memory Stick" is set to LOCK

"_ o_ appears and functions using the _ Memory Stick" do not work.

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Using a" Memory Stick" - Introduction

You can select the image quality mode in still image recording. The default setting is

FINE.

(1) Set the POWER switch to VCR or MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK switch

is set to the left (unlock) position.

(2) Press MENU to display the menu settings.

(3) Tm-n the SEE/PUSH EXEC dial to select STILL SET in _[_, then press the dial.

(4) Tm-n the SEE/PUSH EXEC dial to select QUALITY, then press the dial.

(5) Turn the SEE/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired image quality, then press

the dial.

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Image quality settings

Setting Meaning

FINE (FINE) Use this mode when you want to record high quality

images. The number of still images that can be

recorded on a" MemobY Stick" becomes less than tile

number when recorded in STANDARD. Fine images

are compressed to about 1/4.

STANDARD {STD) This is the standard image quality. Standard images

are compressed to about 1/10.

Note

In some cases, changing the image quality mode may not affect the image quality,

depending on the types of images you are shooting.

Differences in image quality mode

Recorded images are compressed in JPEG format before being stored into memory. The

memory capacity allocated to each image varies depending on the selected image

quality mode. Details are shown in the table below.

Image quality mode Memory capacity

FINE About 150 KB

STANDARD About 60 KB

Image quality mode indicator

The image quality mode indicator is not displayed during playback.

When you selectimage quality

The number of images you can shoot in the currently selected image quality appears on

tile screen.

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Using a" Memory Stick" - Introduction

You can select either of two image sizes 320 x 240 or 160 x 112.

(The default setting is 320 × 240.)

(1) Set the POWER switch to VCR or 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 SEE/PUSH EXEC dial to select MOVIE SET in _ET, then press the

dial.

(4) Tm-n the SEE/PUSH EXEC dial to select IMAGES1ZE, then press the dial.

(5) Turn the SEE/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired image size, then press the

dial.

The indicator changes as follows:

_320 _ _-'_160

The still image size

The still image size is 640 x 480 only.

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Moving picture size settings

Setting Meaning Indicator

320 × 240 Records 320 x 240 moving pictures. [_320

160 × 112 Records 160 x 112 moving pictures. _-_160

Approximate number of still images and time of moving

pictures recordable on a" Memory Stick"

The number of still images and the thne you can record nmving pictures vary

depending on which image quality mode you select and the complexity of the subject.

Still images

Type of _Memory Stick" FINE

8 MB (supplied) *_)(optional) .2) 50

16 MB (optional} 96

32 MB (optional} 190

64 MB (optional} 390

128 MB {optional} 780

256 MB (MSX-256) (optional) 1400

512 MB (MSX-512) (optional} 2850

1 GB (MSX-1G) {optional} 5900

(unit: image)

Moving pictures

Image quality

STANDARD

120

240

485

98O

1970

3550

7200

14500

Type of _Memory Stick"

8MB (supplied)*_)(optiona_ .2)

16MB_ptiona_

32MB_ptionaO

64MB_ptionaO

128MB_ptiona_

256 MB (MSX-25_ (optional}

512 MB (MSX-512) (optional}

1 GB (MSX-IG) {optional}

Image size

320 x240 160× 112

1 rain 20 s 5 rain 20 s

2 rain 40 s 10 min 40 s

5 rain 20 s 21 min 20 s

10 min 40 s 42 min 40 s

21 min 20 s 1 h 25 min 20 s

42 min 40 s 2 h 50 min 40 s

1h25 rain 20s 5h41min20s

2h50min40s llh22min40s

_,min, s:hour, minute, second)

The table shows the approximate number of still images and time you can record

moving pictures on a _Memory Stick" formatted with your camcorder.

*2)

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Recording still images on a "Memory

Stick" -Memory Photo recording

_q_Dr

You can record still images on a" Memory Stick."

You can select the FIELD or FRAME mode in still image recording. Your camcorder

compensates for camera-shake when recording moving subjects in the FIELD mode.

Your camcorder records in high quality in the FRAME mode. Select the FIELD or

FRAME in the menu settings (p. 217). (The default setting is FIELD.)

Before operation

Insert a" Memory Stick" into your camcorder.

(1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to

the left (unlock) position.

(2) Keep pressing PHOTO lightly until the desired still image appears. The green

• mark stops flashing, then lights up. The brightness of the image and focus

are adjusted and fixed while your camcorder targets at the middle of the

image. Recording does not sta_l yet.

(3) Press PHOTO deeper. The shutter sounds, and the image becomes still.

Recording is complete when the bar scroll indicator disappears.

The image when you pressed PHOTO deeper will be recorded on the

"Memory Stick."

You can record still images on a nMemory Stick" in CAMERA

mode.

For details, see page 53.

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Recording still images on a "Memory Stick"

- Memory Photo recording

Notes

• When recording fast moving subjects in the FRAME mode, the recorded image

appears blurry.

• When recording in the FRAME mode, your camcorder may not correct camera-

shake. We recommend that you shoot objects with a tripod.

When the POWER switch is set to MEMORY

The following functions do not work:

Wide mode

Fader

Super NightShot

Color Slow Shutter

Picture effect

Digital effect

Titles

While you are recording a still image

You can neither turn off the power nor press PHOTO.

When you press PHOTO on the Remote Commander

Your camcorder immediately records the image that is on tile screen when you press

the button.

When you press PHOTO lightly in step (2)

The image momentarily flickers. This is not a malfunction.

Data code

The data code {date/time or various settings when recorded} are not displayed while

recording. However, they are recorded automatically onto tile" Memory Stick."

To display the data code, press DATA CODE on tile Remote Commander during

playback.

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Recording still images on a" Memory Stick"

• Memory Photo recording

Image quality

,_-_ Approximate number of still images that can be

recorded on the" Memory Stick."

_-_-°Currentrecording folder

Notes

•The current recording folder indicator shows the folder in which images are recorded.

• The number of images can be recorded on a" Memory Stick" is displayable up to 9999.

Even if the" Memory Stick" has a capacity of 10 000 images or more, it is still

displayed as >9999.

The indication of the number of recordablestillimages

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 still images on a "Memory Stick"

- Memory Photo recording

You can record still images on _ Memory Stick" s with the self-timer. You can also use

the Remote Commander for this operation.

(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 SELFT1MER in _, then press the

dial.

(4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select ON, then press the dial.

(5) Press MENU to make the menu settings disappear.

The _) (self-timer) indicator appears on the screen.

(6) Press PHOTO deeper.

Self-timer starts counting down from I0 with a beep. In the last two seconds of

the countdown, the beep gets faster, then recording starts automatically.

PHOTO

To cancel self-timer

Set SELFTIMER to OFF in the menu settings while your camcorder is in the standby

mode. You cannot cancel self-timer with the Remote Commander.

Note

The self-timer is automatically canceled when:

Self-timer recording is finished.

The POWER switch is set to OFF (CHG) or VCR.

135

Recording images from a tape as still

,mages

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 Dsystem into your camcorder.

• Insert a" Memory Stick" into your camcorder.

(1) Set the POWER switch to VCR.

(2) Press I_. Moving pictures recorded on the tape are played back.

(3) Keep pressing PHOTO lightly until the picture from the tape freezes.

The CAPTURE indicator appears on the screen. Recording does not start yet.

To change the still image, release PHOTO and select a still image again.

(4) Press PHOTO deeper. Recording 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

4FiNE IIIIIIIID

136

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.

Soundrecorded ona 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.

Titlessuperimposedon 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 even if you select FIELD in

the menu settings.

Recording folder

You cannotchangethe recording folder.

The recording folderyou selected whenthe POWER switch wassettoMEMORY is

used (p. 162).

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Recording images from a tape as still images

Before operation

Set DISPLAY to LCD in tile menu settings. (The default setting is LCD.) (p. 222)

(1) Set the POWER switch 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

VCR

OUT

@ S VIDEO

VIDEO

Yellow

AUDIO/

VIDEO

: Signal flow A/V connecting cable (supplied)

Connect tile yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video output jack on the

VCR or the TV.

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 from a tape as still images

Using the i.LINK cable

VCR

DV OUT

:Signal flow

Note

i.LINK cable _,

(optional) this side.

tLDV

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 playback modes on the tape recorded in Hi8 HID/

standard 8 mm [] system.

When attempting to input images that are distorted clue to poor radio wave reception

when a TV tuner unit is in use.

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 image, such as an illustration or a frame, with

a moving 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 on the ¢Memory

Stick" as the overlap function.

Still image Moving picture

M. CHROM i_

M. LUMI

Blue

Still image Moving picture

C. CHROM

Still image Moving picture

Blue

Still image Moving picture

M. OVERLAP*

* The superimposed image using M. OVERLAP can be recorded on tapes only.

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Superimposing a still image in the" Memory Stick" on an image

- MEMORY MIX

Before operation

•Insert a tape for recording into your camcorder.

• Insert a" Memory Stick" containing still images into your camcorder.

(1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA.

(2) In the standby mode, press MEMORY MIX,

The first recorded image appears in the bottom-right corner of the screen as a

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 image

+ : To see the next image

(4) Turn the gEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired mode.

The mode changes as follows:

M, CHROM H M. LUMI ,,-+ C. CHROM H M. OVERLAP

(5) Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.

The still image overlaps with the picture on the screen.

(6) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the effect.

M. CHROM The degree of the blue areas in the still image which is to be

swapped with a moving picture

M. LUMI The brightness of the area in the still image which is to be

swapped with a moving picture

C. CHROM The degree of the blue areas in the moving picture which is to

be swapped with a still image

M. OVERLAP No adjustment necessary

The fewer bars there are on the screen, the stronger the effect becomes.

(7) Press START/STOP to start recording.

2MEMORY

MIX

Still image

START/STOP

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Superimposing a still image in the" Memory Stick" on an image

• MEMORY MIX

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 from step

(3).

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 MIX

Press MEMORY 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: 18images {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: 18images {such as a frame) DSC 00001 to DSC 00018

For C. CHROM: two images (such as a background) DSC 00019 to DSC 00020

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Superimposing a still image in the" Memory Stick" on an image

- MEMORY MIX

Before operation

Insert a" Memory Stick" containing still images into your camcorder.

(1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to

the left (unlock) position.

(2) Press MEMORY MIX.

The first recorded image appears in the bottom-right corner of the screen as a

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 image

+ : To see the next image

(4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select 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 on the screen.

(6) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the effect.

M. CHROM

M. LUMI

C. CHROM

The degree of the blue areas in the still image which is to be

swapped with a moving picture

The brightness of the area in the still image which is to be

swapped with a moving picture

The degree of the blue areas in the moving picture which is 8

to be swapped with a still image g

The fewer bars there are on the screen, the stronger the effect becomes.

(7) Press PHOTO deeply to strut recording.

The image displayed on the screen will be recorded on a" Memory Stick."

Recording is complete when the bar scroll indicator disappears.

143

Superimposing a still image in the" Memory Stick" on an image

• MEMORY MIX

2MEMORY

MIX

Still image

PHOTO

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 from step

(3).

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 MIX

Press MEMORY MIX.

144

Superimposing a still image in the" Memory Stick" on an image

- MEMORY 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, tile 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.

During recording

You cannot change tile mode setting.

When using MEMORY MIX in MEMORY mode

The PROGRAM AE function does not work. (The indicator flashes.)

Recording folder

You cannotchangethe recording folder.

The recording folderyou selected whenthe POWER switch wassettoMEMORY is

used (p. 162).

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 O

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

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 Stick" {MPEG

MOVIE EX).

Before operation

Insert a" Memory Stick" into your camcorder.

(1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to

the left (unlock} position.

(2) Press START/STOP. Your camcorder starts recording. The camera recording

lamp lights up.

The picture and sound are recorded up to the capacity of a" Memory Stick."

For more information about recording time, see page 131.

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

To stop recording

Press START/STOP.

Notes

•Sound is recorded in monaural.

•The moving picture files recorded on your camcorder cannot be played back on other

camcorders without the folder creation function.

When the POWER switch is set to MEMORY

The following functions do not work:

Wide mode

Super NightShot

Color Slow Shutter

Fader

Picture effect

Digital effect

Titles

146

Recording moving pictures on a "Memory Stick"

- MPEG movie recording

When using an external flash (optional)

Turn the power of the external flash off when recording moving pictures on a" Memory

Stick."

Otherwise, the charging sound 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 recordingon "Memory Stick"

Do not eject the cassette tape fi'om your camcorder. While ojecting the tape, the sound is

recorded on the "Memory Stick."

147

Recording moving pictures on a" Memory Stick"

• MPEG movie recording

Image size

_Recording time

Approximate recording time of moving pictures that

can be recorded on the" Memory Stick"

"_- This indicator is displayed for five seconds after

_1 pressing START/STOP. This indicator is not recorded.

Current recording folder

Note

The current recording folder indicator indicates tile folder in which images are

recorded.

In 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 recording

a moving picture on a" Memo_ T Stick."

148

Recording moving pictures on a "Memory Stick"

- MPEG movie recording

START]

STOP

You can record moving pictures on a *Memory Stick" with the self-timer. You can also

use the Remote Commander for this operation.

(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 SELFT1MER in _, then press the

dial.

(4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select ON, then press the dial.

(5) Press MENU to make the menu settings disappear.

The _._ (selftimer} indicator appears on the screen.

(6) Press START/STOP.

Self-timer starts counting down from I0 with a beep. In the last two seconds of

the countdown, the beep gets faster, then recording starts automatically.

START/STOP

To stop the countdown

PressSTART/STOP. Torestart the countdown, pressSTART/STOP again.

To cancel self-timer

Set SELFTIMER to OFF in the menu settings in the standby mode. You cannot cancel

self-timer with the Remote Commander.

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 from a tape as a

moving picture

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 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 switch to VCR.

(2) Press D"_. The picture 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." For more information about recording time, see page 131.

(

2PLAY PAUSE

To stop recording

PressSTART/STOP.

150

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 Stick." However, you can record titles which

have already been recorded on tapes.

Data code

The data code (date/time} when it is recorded on the" Memory Stick" from a tape is

recorded.

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 is

used (p. 162).

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Recording pictures from a tape as a moving picture

Before operation

Set DISPLAY to LCD in tile menu settings. ('file default setting is LCD.)

(1) Set the POWER switch to VCR.

(2) Play back the recorded tape, or turn the TV on to see the desired program.

The 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 are recorded up to the remaining capacity of the" Memory

Stick." For more information about recording time, see page 131.

Using the AIV connecting cable

OUT

@ S VIDEO

VIDEO

VCR {]-AUDIO

: Signal flow

,--,...

A/V connecting

cable (supplied)

Red

_,UDIO/

VIDEO

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 a tape as a moving picture

Using the i.LINK cable

VCR

_DV OUT

oi.LINK cable

(optional)

=::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. During ejecting of the tape, the

sound is recorded on the _ Memory Stick."

153

Interval Photo recording

You can take photos successively at regular

intervals. You can achieve an excellent

recording for flowering, emergence, etc., [i ] [T] [a]

with this function, iii

Each recording makes each still image file. I¢ [b] :1" [b] "

[a]: Recording

[b]: Interval time (INTERVAL)

Before operation

Insert a" Memory Stick" into your camcorder.

(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 SEE/PUSH EXEC dial to select INT.R -STL in _[_, then press the dial

(p. ZI8).

(4) Turn the SEE/PUSH EXEC dial to select SET, then press the dial.

(5) Set INTERVAL.

(_) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select INTERVAL, then press the dial.

(g) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired interval time, then

press the dial.

The thne: IMIN ,,-+ 5MIN ,,-+ 10MIN

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

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

(7) Press MENU to make the menu settings disappear. The INTERVAL MEM

STILL indicator flashes.

(8) Press PHOTO deeper to start interval photo recording. The INTERVAL MEM

STILL indicator lights up.

154

Interval Photo recording

To cancel interval photo recording

Perform either of tile following:

Set INT.R -STLto 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 recording only once during the interval time. Press

PHOTO. The INTERVAL MEM STILL indicator flashes, and normal photo recording

starts. To resume interval photo recording, press PHOTO again. The INTERVAL MEM

STILL indicator lights up 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 switch to VCR on your camcorder.

(2) Press MENU to display the menu settings.

(3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select VIDEO EDIT in _m:, then press the

dial.

(4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select MEMORY, then press the dial.

(5) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired image size in

IMAGESlZE, then press the dial.

(6) Search for the beginning of the first scene you want to insm t using the video

control buttons, then pause playback.

You can fine-adjust one frame at a time with EDITSEARCH.

(7) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select MARK, then press the dial.

The 1N point of the first program is set, and the upper pm_ of the program

mark changes to light blue.

(8) Search for the end of the first scene you want to insert using the video control

buttons, then pause playback.

(9) Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.

The OUT point of the first program is set, then the lower part of the program

mark changes to light blue.

(10) Repeat steps (6) to (9) to set other programs.

When the program is set, the program mark changes to light blue.

You can set 20 programs in maximum.

156

Recording edited pictures as a moving picture

• Digital program editing (on a" Memory Stick" )

)

Ur_DO

ER_'_E ALL

START

_MA_$_ZE

[ME_U__ENO

Erasing the program :you have set

Erase OUT first and then IN of the last program.

(1) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select UNDO, then press the dial.

(2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select EXECUTE, then press the dial.

The last set program mark flashes, then the setting is canceled.

To cancel erasing

Select RETURN in step (2).

157

Recording edited pictures as a moving picture

• Digital program editing (on a" Memory Stick" )

Erasing all programs

(1) Select VIDEO EDIT in the menu setting. Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to

select MEMORY, then press the dial.

(2) Select ERASE ALL. Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select EXECUTE, then

press the dial.

All the program marks flash, then the settings 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 cases:

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 on the screen. The program will be

erased.

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 pictures as a moving picture

- Digital program 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 searches for the beginning of the first program, then staiqts

dubbing.

The program mark flashes.

The SEARCH indicator appears during search, the EDITING indicator and the

REC indicator appear during writing of data on your camcorder, and the REC

indicator appears during dubbing on the" Memory Stick."

The program mark changes to light blue after dubbing is complete.

When the dubbing ends, your camcorder automatically stops.

Then the display returns to the VIDEO 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 program editing

Press MENU.

Note

A blank portion may not be recorded on the" Memory Stick" correctly.

NOT READY appears on the screen when:

The program to operate Digital program editing has not been made.

The _Memory Stick" is not inserted.

The write-protect tab on the _Memory Stick" is set to LOCK.

When the "Memory Stick" does not have enough space to record

The LOW MEMORY indicator appears on the screen. However, you can record pictm'es

up to the time indicated.

When available recordingtime 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 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 SEE/PUSH EXEC dial to select NEW FOLDER in {E'?, then press the

dial,

(4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select ADD, then press the dial.

A new folder is created. The numeric part of the folder name is one larger than

that of the last created folder. The image you record next time is stored in this

newly created folder.

I MSET _ leIMSOCF

ST_LLSET

MOWE SET

[]4RE° FOLDER

L_ _LE P*O CURRENTLY

_r¢ pR0,ECT

PB _OLDE_

_RETUR_

_E_U_ END

To cancel creating a new folder

Press _ RETURN in step (4).

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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 folder oi- create a

new folder.

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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.

[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 or VCR. Make sure that the LOCK switch

is set to the left (unlock) position.

(2) Press MEMORY PLAY. The last recorded image is displayed.

(3) Press MEMORY +/ to select the desired still image.

: To see the previous image

+ : To see the next image

PLAY

,..2

To stop memory photo playback

Press MEMORY PLAY.

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 before operation, or noise (howling) may be

output from the TV speakers.

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.

Data file name

Image number/

Total number of recorded images in the

current PB folder

_°C-_,Current PB (playback) folder

-_-_-_-Print mark

,_-_-_-_Protect

_----_,Data code

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 settings when recorded) by pressing

DATA CODE on the Remote Commander.

To make the indicators disappear

Press DISPLAY.

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Viewing still images - Memory Photo playback

You can play back six recorded images at a time. This function is especially useful when

searching for a particular image.

Before operation

Insert a" Memory Stick" into your cameorder.

(1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VCR. Make sure that the LOCK switch

is set to the left (unlock} position.

(2) Press MEMORY INDEX to display the index screen.

A red 1_mark appears above the image that is displayed before changing to

the index screen mode.

+ :To see the next images

:To see the previous images

mark

_'1 2 3

4 5 6

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 sure that the LOCK switch

is set to the left (unlock) position.

(2) Press MEMORY PLAY. The last recorded image is displayed.

(3) Press MEMORY +/ toselect the desired moving pictures.

:To see the previous picture

+ :To see the next picture

(4) Press MPEG mP'-II or SEE/PUSH EXEC dial to start playback.

(5) To adjust the volume, press either of the two buttons on VOLUME.

: To turn the volume down

+ : To turn the volume up

2PLAY

4 5

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 on a "IV screen

• Before operation, connect your camcorder to the TV with the A/V connecting cable

supplied with your camcorder (p. 51).

• Turn the audio volume of the TV down before operation, or noise (howling0 may be

output from the TV speakers.

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.

The moving picture recorded on a "Memory 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 g

: To see the previous part _'

As you turn the dial to select the playback scene you want, the bar and counter

change to indicate the playback point.

(:150min _2o 2/20_.

MOVO0001 o-i 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 up

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.

Data file name

I I

Image size

Picture number/Total number of recorded

pictures in the current PB folder

_'_-_' Current PB (playback) folder

-_-_-, Playback time

-_-_-' Protect

-_-_-" Data code (date/time)

(Various settings are displayed as" ° .)

Data code (date/time)

You can view the data code (date/time) by pressing DATA CODE on the Remote

Commander during playback.

To make the indicators disappear

Press DISPLAY.

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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 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 PB FOLDER in _, then press the dial

(p. 217).

(4) Press MEMORY +/ to select the desired folder.

: To view the previous folder

+ : To view the next folder

The first image in the current selected PB folder and the folder information are

displayed.

(5) Press MENU when you find the folder that contains images you want to view.

Press MEMORY +/ to select the desired image in the folder.

[a]: The date when the folder is created

[b]: The number of the files stored in the folder

[a]

[b]

To cancel selecting the folder

Press _ RETURN in step (3).

Note

Folders created, oi' renamed with your computer may not be recognized by your

camcorder.

Current PB folder

The current PB folder is valid until the next recording is made. Once you record an

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 recorded on a "Memory

Stick" to a tape

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 to VCR.

(2) Using the video control buttons, search for a point where you want to record

the desired still image. Set the tape to playback pause mode.

(3) Press • REC and the button on its right simultaneously on your camcorder.

The tape is set to the recording pause mode.

(4) Press MEMORY PLAY. The last recorded image is displayed.

(5) Press MEMORY+/ to select the desired image.

:To see the previous image

+ :To see the next image

(6) Press II to start recording and press II again 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.

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Copying images recorded on a" Memory Stick" to a tape

During copying

You cannot operate the following buttons:

MEMORY PLAY

MEMORY INDEX

MEMORY DELETE

MEMORY MIX

MEMORY +/

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 or SEL/PUSH EXEC dial and play back the

image.

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Enlarging still images recorded on a

"Memory Stick" -Memory PB ZOOM

_T 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 or VCR. Make sure that the LOCK switch

is set to the left (unlock} position.

(2) Press PB ZOOM 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 EXEC dial to move the enlarged image, then press the

dial.

[] : 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.)

{5) 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 the zoom ratio

T : To increase the zoom ratio

PBZOOM

L_EXECl11

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Enlarging still images recorded on a" Memory Stick"

- Memory PB ZOOM

To cancel Memory PB ZOOM

Press PB ZOOM.

Memory PBZOOM iscanceledwhen the following buttons are pressed:

MEMORY PLAY

MEMORY INDEX

MEMORY +/

Moving pictures recorded on a "Memory Stick"

Memory PB ZOOM does not work.

To copy the still image processedby Memory PBZOOM to a tape

See page 170.

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Playing back images continuously

-SLIDE SHOW

Your camcorder can play back images in sequence automatically. This function is useful

especially when checking recorded images or during a presentation.

Before operation

Insert a" Memory Stick" into your camcorcler.

(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 SEE/PUSH EXEC dial to select SLIDE SHOW in _7_, then press the

dial,

(4) Turn the SEE/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired mode, then press the dial.

ALL FILES: All images in the" Memory Stick" are played back continuously.

FOLDER DE]D*: All images in the current PB folder are played back

continuously,

* [_D[_ stands for the folder number.

(5) Press MEMORY PLAY. Your camcorder plays back the images recorded on the

Memory Stick" in sequence,

The slide show ends after all images have been played back.

[2 MENU 1

MEM S_r 2

IME_Ul _E_O

To cancel the slide show

Select RETURN in step (4), then press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.

To pause during a slide show

Press MEMORY PLAY.

To start the slide show from a particular image

Select the desired image using MEMORY +/ buttons before step (2).

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Playing back images continuously - SLIDE SHOW

To view recorded images on TV

Before operation, connect your camcorder to a TV with the A/V connecting cable

supplied with your camcorder {p. 51).

If you change the _Memory Stick" during operation

The slide show does not operate. If you change the _Memory Stick," be sure to follow

the steps again from the beginning.

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Preventing accidental erasure

-Image protection

You can protect selected images 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 the dial.

(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 is displayed

beside the data file name of the protected image.

To cancel image protection

Select OFF in step (5), then press the SEE/PUSH EXEC dial.

The o_ mark disappears from the image.

Note

Formatting erases all information on the" Memory Slick," including the protected

image data. Before formatting a _Memory Stick," check its contents.

If the write-protect tab on the "Memory Stick" is set to LOCK

You cannot protect images.

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Deleting images- DELETE

You can delete images stored in a" Memory Stick." You can delete all images or only

selected images.

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 delete.

(3) Press MEMORY DELETE. The message DELETE? appears on the screen.

(4) Press MEMORY DELETE again. The selected image is deleted.

DELETE

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 Stick" is set to LOCK

You cannot delete images.

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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 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 SEE/PUSH EXEC dial to select DELETE ALL in _3_, then press the

dial,

(4) Turn the SEE/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired mode, then press the dial.

ALL FILES: All unprotected images in the" Memory Stick" are deleted.

FOLDER DC]D*: All unprotected images in the current PB folder are deleted.

* [3[3[3 stands for the folder number.

(5) Turn the SEE/PUSH EXEC dial to select OK, then press the dial. OK changes

to EXECUTE.

(6) Turn the SEE/PUSH EXEC dial to select EXECUTE, then press the dial. The

DELETING indicator flashes on the screen. When all unprotected images are

deleted, The COMPLETE indicator is displayed.

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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 Stick" is set to LOCK

You cannot delete images.

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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 or VCR. Make sure that the LOCK switch

is set to the left (unlock) position.

(2) Play back the still image you want to write a print mark on.

(3) Press MENU to display the menu settings.

(4) Turn the SEE/PUSH EXEC dial to select PRINT MARK in _'_, then press the

dial,

(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 EXEC dial.

The E{_"mark disappears from the image.

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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.

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-Viewing Images on Your Computer -

Viewing images on your computer

-Introduction

The following are ways of connecting the camcorder to a computer to view images

saved on a" Memory Stick" * _ _, recorded on tape or live from your

camcorder on your computer.

* To view images on a computer which has a Memory Stick slot, first remove the

"Memory Stick" from the camcorder and then insert it into tile computer's Memory

Stick slot.

Camcorder Connection Connection Computer environment

jack cable requirements

Tape stills and t_ (USB) jack t_ (USB) cable t_ (USB) connector,

movies/Picture _ _ _ {supplied) editing software

live fl'om your i.LINK cable i.LINK connector,

cameorder DV jack (optional) editing software

"Memory Stick"

stills and _ (USB) cable _ (USBJ connector,

movies _ t_ (USB) jack {supplied) 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 your computer's jacks and editing software, contact the computer

manufacturer.

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Viewing images on your computer - Introduction

When connecting to a computer using the USB cable

_ _ (p. 187)

(USB)jack

Push into the end

USB cable (supplied)

Follow the instructions in order described below

System requirements (p. 187

{

Installing the USB driver (p. 199)

{

Installing 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)

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Viewing images on your computer - Introduction

When connecting to a computer using the i.LINK cable

Your computer must [lave an i.LINK connector and editing software installed that carl

read video signals.

Refer to the operating instructions of the software for further information.

is marked on [ DV

this side.

:Signal flow

i.LINK cable (optional)

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Viewing images on your computer - Introduction

When connecting to a computer using the USB cable

(USB)jack

Push into the end

USB cable (supplied)

You can also use a Memory Stick Reader/Writer (optional).

Follow the instructions in order described below

ISystem (p. 188)

requirements {

I Installing the USB driver 189)

(p.

I Installing Image Transfer (p. 190)

I Making computer recognize (p. 192)

the the eamcorder

Viewing images with Image Transfer (p. 202)

Viewing images without Image Transfer (p. 203)

I System requirements (p. 205

I Installing the USB driver (p. 200)

I Viewing images (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, check its catalog beforehand for the recommended

operating environment.

When connecting with USB port

You cannot operate your camcorder setting 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 your camcorder and your computer may not recover afler

recovering from Suspend, Resume, or Sleep.

186

Connecting your camcorder to your

computer using the USB cable

[----e't'o'e'''--c--e'--e--cor'"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 III or faster (800 MHz oi' faster recommended)

Application:

DirectX 8.0a oi' later

Sound system:

16 bit stereo sound card and stereo speakers

Memory:

64 MB or more

Hard disk:

Available memory required for installation:

at least 250 MB

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. )

_/W/_

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Connecting your camcorder to your computer using the USB cable

To view images recorded on a "Memory Stick" _

OS:

Microsoft Windows 98, 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.

CPU:

MMX Pentium 200 MHz oi- faster

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.

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Connecting your camcorder to your computer using the USB cable

Start the following operation without connecting the USB cable to your |

computer. J

Connect the USB cable according to" Making the computer recognize the

camcorder?

If you are using Windows 2000, log in with permission of administrators.

If you are using Windows XP, log in with permission 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 computer. The

application software struts up. If the screen does not appear, double-click _My

Computer" and then" hnageMixer" (CD-ROM Drive).

(3) Select _ Handycam _ on the screen.

The title screen appears.

(4) Move the cm.'sor to _USB Driver" and click. This starts USB driver installation.

Click

(5) Follow the on-screen messages to install the USB driver.

(6) Remove the CD-ROM and then restart the computer, following the

instructions on the screen.

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 using the USB cable

Image Transfer enables image data recorded on a" Memory Stick" to be automatically

transferred (copied) to your computer.

If you are using Windows 2000, log in with permission of administrators.

If you are using Windows XP, log in with permission of computer administrators.

(1) Turn on your computer and allow Window-s to load.

(2) Insert the supplied CD-ROM in 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 _hnage Transfer" and click.

The Install Wizard program starts 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.

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Connecting your camcorder to your computer using the USB cable

ImageMixer Ver.l.5 for Sony = is an application that can capture or edit images, or

create video CDs.

If you are using Windows 2000, log in with permission of administrators.

If you are using Windows 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.

Click

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, continue

installation after installing ImageMixer.

Follow the on-screen messages to install DirectX. After installation is complete,

restart your computer.

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.

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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 the supplied USB cable.

Your computer recognizes your camcorder, and the Windows Add Hardware

Wizard starts.

(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)

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Connecting your camcorder to your computer using the USB cable

Viewing images recorded on a" Memory Stick" _ 4[_]r

(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 on your

computer using the supplied 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

Push into the end

USB cable (supplied)

(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

two times because two different USB drivers are installed. Be sure to allow

each installation to complete without interrupting 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.

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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 to load.

(_) Connect the AC Adaptor, and set the POWER switch to VCR.

(_) Connect 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" _+" System" _+" Hardware" tab and click

the _ Device Manager" button.

If there is no" System _ inside" Pick a category" after clicking" Control Panel,"

click" Switch to classic view" instead.

Windows 2000:

Select" My Computer" _. _Control Panel" _-*" System" _-*" Hardware" tab

and click the" Device Manager" button.

Windows 98SE/Windows Me:

Select" My Computer" -+" Corm-ol Panel" -_," System," arm click" Device

Manager."

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Connecting your camcorder to your computer using the USB cable

_) Select and delete the underlined devices.

Windows 98SE

i_]_Diskdrives

i_ _ Floppy disk drive_

i_] _ IDE ATA/ATAPI _ontr oller_

i_i _ Keyb_,ards

i_ Mice and other poinUng devices

i_ Monitors

i_] Other devices

i_] 5ound, video _nd gam_ controll_r_

] Crystal SoundFu_ion(_m/ Blaster In_erface

] Crystal SoundFu_ion(_m/ Game Por_

7 Crystal SoundFu_ion(_m) SPUD3InFerFa_e

Crystal SoundFu_ion(_m) _DH In_er face

L_gacy Audio Driver_

USE_Audio D_Vi_

Yideo Codec_

Windows 2000

Windows Me _'

÷_ _F_OP_y disk con kloll_l s

{ _ FIo_ydkkdHves

÷_ IDE ATAIAT_[ _onkr olle/s

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Windows XP

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Connecting your camcorder to your computer using the USB cable

(_) Turn the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) on your camcorder, and then

disconnect the USB cable.

(Z) Restart your computer.

Step 2: Install the USB driver on the supplied CD-ROM

Perform tim entire procedure described in" Installing the USB driver" on page 189.

Viewing images recorded on a nMemory Stick" _

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 to MEMORY.

(_) Connect 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" --+" Systen'l" --+" Hardware" tab and click

the _ Device Manager" button.

If there is no" System" inside" Pick a category" after clicking" Control Panel,"

click" Switch to classic view" instead.

Windows 2000:

Select" My Computer" _+" Control Panel" _+" System" _+" Hardware" tab,

and click the" Device Manager" button.

Other OS:

Select" My Computer" -+" Control Panel" -+" System," and click" Device

Manager."

(_) Select _ Other devices."

Select the device prefixed with the _Tmark and delete.

Ex: (?)Sony Handycam

(Z) Turn the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) on your camcorder, and then

disconnect the USB cable.

_) Restart your computer.

Step 2: Install the USB driver on the supplied CD-ROM

Perform tim entire procedure described in" Installing the USB driver" on page 189.

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Viewing pictures recorded on a tape or

live from your camcorder on_r

computer USB Streaming

You need to install the USB driver and ImageMixer to view images recorded on a tape

with your computer (p. 189, 191).

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 in [] to ON in the menu settings (p. 221).

(4) Select _ Start" -+ _ Program" -+ _ PIXELA" -+ _ImageMixer" -4. _ ImageMixer

Ver.l.5 for Sony."

The _ hnageMixer Ver.l.5 for Sony" startup screen appears on your computer.

The title screen is displayed.

(5) Click @ on the screen.

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Viewing pictures recorded on a tape or live from your camcorder

on your computer - USB Streaming

(6) Select(_).

Monitor window

(7) Connect the USB connector on your computer to the t_ (USB) jack on your

camcorder using the supplied USB cable.

_(USB)jack

ush into the end

USB connector

USB cable (supplied)

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Viewing pictures recorded on a tape or live from your camcorder

on your computer - USB Streaming

(8) Press 1_ to start playback.

You can control video operations with the buttons on the screen.

The picture appears in the monitor windows on your computer.

Monitor window

Video control

buttons

Viewing pictures live from your camcorder

(1) Follow the steps (1), (2) on page 197.

(2) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA.

Select USB STREAM in [_ to ON in the menu settings (p. 221).

(3) Follow the steps (4) to (7) on pages 197 and 198.

The picture from your camcorder appears in the monitor window on your

computer.

Capturing still images

Monitor window Thumbnail list window

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(1) Select _).

(2) Looking at the monitor window, move the cursor to (_) and click it at the

point you want to capture.

The still image on the screen is captured.

Captured images are displayed in the thumbnail list window.

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Viewing pictures recorded on a tape or live from your camcorder

on your computer - USB Streaming

Capturing moving pictures

Monitor window Thumbnail list window

Video control buttons

(1) Select @.

(2) Look at the monitor window and click on (D) at the first scene of the movie

you want to capture. (_ changes to @'7"

(3) Look at the monitor window and click on @ at the last scene you want to

capture. The captured hnages appear in the thumbnail list window.

To close nimageMixer _

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.

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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 after quitting the application:

Disconnect the USB cable.

Set the POWER switch to another position or OFF (CHG on your camcorder.

A" ImageMixer Ver.l.5 for Sony" ondine help site is available where you can find

detailed operating information.

(1) Click the (_) button located in the upper-right corner of the screen.

The ImageMixer's Manual screen appears.

(2) You can find the information you need fl-om the list of contents.

To exit on-line help

Click the [] button in the top right corner of the screen.

If you have any questions about ImageMixer

"ImageMixer Ver.l.5 for Sony" is the product of PIXELA corporation. For more

information, refer to the instruction manual of the CD-ROM supplied with your

camcorder.

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Viewing images recorded on a "Memory

Stick" on your computer

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 Window-s to load.

(2) Insert a _ Memo_ T Stick" into your camcorder, and connect the AC Adaptor to

your camcorder.

(3) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY.

(4) Connect the t_ (USB) jack on your camcorder to the USB connector on your

computer using the supplied USB cable.

(5) Image Transfer automatically starts up and the transfer of image data begins.

(6) ImageMixer automatically starts up, enabling you to view- the copied image.

Import button

(7) Select an album and the image, then press the import button.

The image is added in your album, and you can edit the image.

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

Before operation

An application such as Windows Media Player must be installed to play back moving

pictures in Windows environment.

(1) Turn on your computer and allow Windows to load.

(2) Insert a" Memory Stick" into your camcorder, and connect the AC Adaptor to

your camcorder.

(3) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY.

(4) Connect the _ (USB) jack on your camcorder to the USB connector on your

computer using the supplied USB cable.

"USB MODE" appears on the LCD screen of your camcorder.

(USB)jack

USB connector

Push into the end

USB cable (supplied)

(5) Open" 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 folder *_1_. hnage file *a

For the detailed folder and file name, see" Image file storage destinations and

hnage files" {p. 204).

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*_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.

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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 Me users

(The drive recognizing 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-'-_

{@J 1OlMSDCFi]______"

_ 99£MSDCF

33_ MSSOHY_--------_

Folder containing image files recorded using

other camcorders without the folder creation

function (for playback only)

Folder containing image files recorded with your

camcorder

When no new folders have been created, this is

only" 101MSDCP

Folder containing moving picture data recorded

using other camcorders without the folder

creation function (for playback only)

Folder

101MSDCF

(up to 999MSDCF)

File Meaning

DSCOESIZIE3E3.JPG Still image file

MOVOESEIE3E3.MPG Moving picture file

For Windows 2000, Windows Me, Windows XP users

(1) Move the cursor to the "Unplug or Eject Hardwarg' on the Task Tray and

click to cancel the applicable drive.

(2) After the "Safe to remove" message appears, disconnect the USB cable and

eject the" Memo W Stick" or set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG).

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Connecting y.our camcorder to your

computer uszng the USB cable (madnt0sh)

When connecting to a computer using the USB cable

You must install aUSB 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 for the following

models:

iMac with the Mac OS 8.6 standard installation and a slot loading type CD-ROM drive

iBook or Power Mac G4 with the Mac OS 8.6 standard installation

Others:

The USB connector must be provided as standard.

QuickTime 3.0 or later must be installed to play back moving pictures.

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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Connecting your camcorder to your computer using the USB cable

For Mac OS 9.1/9.2/Mac 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 connect the USB cable to your computer before installation of the USB |

driver is completed. J

(1) Turn on your computer and allow the Mac OS to load.

(2) Insert the supplied CD-ROM 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 containing the six files related to

"Driver."

Click

(5) Select the following two files, and drag and drop them into the System Folder.

• Sony Camcorder USB Driver

• Sony Camcorder USB Shim

(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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Viewing images recorded on a" Memory

Stick" on your computer

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 Mac OS to load.

(2) Insert a" Memory Stick" into your camcorder, and connect the AC Adaptor to

your camcorder.

(3) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY.

(4) Connect the _ (USB) jack on your camcorder with the USB jack on your

computer using the supplied USB cable.

"USB MODE" appears on the screen of your camcorder.

(5) Double-click the _ Memory Stick" icon on the desktop.

The folders inside the" Memory Stick" are displayed.

(6) Double-click the desired image file from the folder in this order.

"Dcim" 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.

(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 Stick." Set the POWER switch of

your camcorder to OFF (CHG).

For Mac OS X (vlO.O) users

Shut down your computer, then unplug the USB cable, eject the" Memory Stick" or set

the POWER switch to OFF (CHG).

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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 which

has the i.LINK connector by transmitting data via your camcorder.

Before operation

Set DISPLAY to LCD in tile menu settings. ('file default setting is LCD.)

(1) Set the POWER switch to VCR.

(2) Press MENU to display the menu settings.

(3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to set A/V --+ DV OUT in _ to ON (p. 214).

(4) Stait playback on the analog video unit.

(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 instructions of

your computer and the software you are using.

VCR

S VIDEO I _ Yellow i DV

VIDEO I_

@]-AUDIO _ _)'

[{} J _ A/V connectlng

'-_ White cable (supplied)

Red

: Signal flow

l, is marked on

this side.

After capturing images and sound

Slop capturing procedures on your computer, and stop playback on tile analog video

unit.

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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 with

your camcorder. Note, however, that the image may flicker.

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 Camcordet -

Changing the menu 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 the mode setting of each item" (p. 211).

CAMERA ]

VCP#PLAYER*]

MANU_ SET

4P EFFECT

DEFFECT

[ME_U_ ENO

MEMORY* ]

li.........

[MENU_ENO

TA_ SET

REC MO_E

A_D_O MODE

mREMAIN

FRAME REC

INT REC

[MENUI E_O

TAPE SET

_f REC MODE

[_ AUdiO MCDE

AUTO

_ _RAME REC

_ _R_TURN

[MENUI E_O

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

Changing the menu settings

To make the menu display disappear

Press MENU.

Menu itemsare displayedasthe 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.

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POWER o_

Icon/item Mode Meaning switch *_ 2"

MANUAL SET

PROGRAM AE To suit your specific shooting requkement CAMERA o

(p. 68). MEMORY _=

P EFFECT To add special effects, like those in films or on CAMERA

(in recording) TV, to images (p. 64).

P EFFECT To add special effects, like those in films or on VCR

(in playback) .2> TV, to images (p. 83).

DEFFECT*a) To add special effects using the various digital VCR

functions (p. 65, 85). CAMERA

CAMERA

MEMORY

To fire the flash (optional) regardless of the

brightness of the surroundings.

To fire the flash automatically.

To automatically activate the electronic shutter

when shooting in bright conditions.

To not automatically activate the electronic

shutter even when shooting in bright conditions.

CAMERA

MEMORY

FLASH MODE *_/ • ON

AUTO

AUTO SHTR *_/ • ON

OFF

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

(continued on the following page)

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Changing the menu settings

Notes on FLASH MODE *_J

• You cannot adjust FLASH MODE if the external flash (optional) is not compatible

with the FLASH MODE.

• You cannot adjust FLASH MODE if the external flash (optional) is not connected.

Note on AUTO SHTR*_

The Auto Shutter function electronically adjusts the shutter speed.

*_1Modes on the POWER switch vary depending on models (p. 16).

POWER

switch *_/

Icon/item Mode Meaning

_1_ CAMERA SET

SELFTIMER*)1 • OFF To not use the self timer function. CAMERA

ON To use the selfNtimer function (p. 41, 55, 135, MEMORY

149).

DZOOM *:_1•OFF To deactivate the digital zoom. Up to 20x zoom CAMERA

is performed.

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 To deactivate the digital zoom. Up to 20x zoom CAMERA

is performed. MEMORY

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).

16:gWIDE *_1•OFF CAMERA

ON 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 switch vary depending on models (p. 16).

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Changing the menu settings

POWER

Icon/item Mode Meaning switch *_/

_]_ CAMERA SET

STEADYSHOT *_)• ON To compensatP for camera shake. CAMERA

MEMORY

OFF To cancel the SteadyShot function. Natural

pictures are produced when shooting a

stationary subject with a tripod.

N.S.LIGHT • ON To use the NightShot Light function (p. 39). CAMERA

MEMORY

OFF 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 function.

Ifyou 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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Changing the menu settings

POWER

Icon/item Mode Meaning switch *_/

VCRSET___

PLAYERSET _ _

HiFi SOUND *2) • STEREO To play back a stereo tape or dual sound track VCR

tape with main and sub sound (p. 238).

1 To play back a stereo tape with the left sound or

a dual sound track tape with main sound.

2 To play back a stereo tape with the right sound

or a dual sound track tape with sub sound.

EDIT *a) • OFF

TBC *4)*s/ • ON

OFF

PLAYER

To minimize picture deterioration when editing.

To correct jitter. VCR/

PLAYER

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.

TBC stands for "Time Base Corrector."

DNR *_/*_) • ON To reduce picture noise. VCR/

PLAYER

OFF To reduce a conspicuous afterimage when the

picture has a lot of movement.

DNR stands for" Digital Noise Reduction."

AUDIO MiX *_) To adjust the balance between the stereo I and VCR

stereo 2.

I1 J

ST1 ,A ST2

To output digital images and sound in analog

format using your camcorder.

To output analog images and sound in digital

format using your camcorder {p. 208).

AN _, • OFF

DV OUT *_/

VCR

*_1Modes on the POWER switch vary depending on models (p. 1G).

*,1When you play hack tapes recorded in the Hi8 HIIg/standard 8 mm [] system only

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214

Changing the menu settings

POWER

Icon/item Mode Meaning switch *_/

VCR SET ___

PLAYERSET _ _

PB MODE *G/ • AUTO To automatically select the system (Hi8 HID/ VCR

standard 8 mm [] or Digital8 D) tha! was used

to record on the tape, and play back the tape.

HI§g§ 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.

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• 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 setting when:

you remove the power source.

you turn the POWER switch.

*_1Modes on the POWER switch vary depending on models (p. 16).

.51When you play back tapes recorded in the Hi8 Him/standard 8 mm [] system only

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Changing the menu settings

POW£R

icon/item Mode Meaning switch *

LCD SET

LCD BRIGHT To adjust the brightness on the LCD screen with VCR/

the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. PLAYER

CAMERA

MEMORY

Todarken _ Tolighten

LCD B.L. O BRT NORMAL To set the brightness of the LCD screen VCR/

backlight to normal PLAYER

CAMERA

MEMORY

LCD COLOR

BRIGHT To brighten the LCD screen backlight.

To adjust the color on the LCD screen, turning VCR/

the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the PLAYER

following bar. CAMERA

MEMORY

Togetlow- _ Togethigh-

intensity intensity

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 switch vary depending on models (p. 16).

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Changing the menu settings

POWER

Icon/item Mode Meaning switch

_MEM SET 1 q_ q_

STILLSET

QUALITY • FINE To record still images in fine image quality VCR

mode (p. 128). MEMORY

STANDARD To record still images in standard image quality

mode.

FLD/FRAME •FIELD To record moving subjects correcting jitter

(p. 132).

FRAME To record stationary subjects in high quality.

MOVIE SET

IMAGESIZE • 320 x 240

MEMORY

To record moving pictures in 320 x 240 size VCR

(p. 130). MEMORY

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 seconds after you start recording a

moving picture.

• For five seconds aRer you stop recording a

moving picture.

To always display the remaining capacity of the

"Memory Stick."

NEW FOLDER •ADD To create a new folder (p. 160). MEMORY

RETURN To cancel creating a new folder.

RE€ FOLDER To select afolder in which images are recorded MEMORY

(p. 162).

FILENO. •SERIES To assign numbei,'s to files in sequence even if VCR

the _Memory Stick" is changed. However, wben MEMORY

a new folder is created or the recording folder is

changed, the file number sequence is reset.

To reset the file numbering each time the

Memory Stick" is changed.

RESET

To write a print mark on recorded still images VCR

you want to print out later (p. 180). MEMORY

PRINT MARK ON

To cancel print marks on still images.

• OFF

To protect selected images against accidental VCR

erasure (p. 17fi). MEMORY

PROTECT ON

• OFF To not protect images.

PB FOLDER To select a folder that contains images to be MEMORY

played back (p. 169).

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Changing the menu settings

POWER

icon/item Mode Meaning switch

MEM SET 2 _

SLIDESHOW RETURN To cancel the slide show. MEMORY

Q ALL FILES To play back all images in the" Memory Stick"

continuously (p. 174).

FOLDER DDD *ll To play back all images in the current PB _lder

continuously.

INT.R -STL ON To activate the interval photo recording function MEMORY

(p. 154).

• OFF To deactivate the interval photo recording

function.

SET To set INTERVAL for interval photo recording.

DELETE ALL •RETURN To cancel deleting all images.

ALL FILES To delete all unprotected images in the

"Memory Stick" (p. 178).

FOLDERDDD*_lTodeleteallunprotectedimagesinthecurrent

PB _lder.

MEMORY

FORMAT •RETURN 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 for the folder number.

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Changing the menu settings

POWER

Icon/item Mode Meaning switch *z/

TAPE SET

REC MODE •SP To record ill the SP (Standard Play) mode. VCR

LP To increase the recording time to 1.5 "2//2 *:_1 CAMERA

times the SP mode.

AUDIO MODE *_/• 12BIT To record in the 12-bit mode {two stereo VCR *_/

sounds). CAMERA

16BIT To record in the 16-bit mode {one stereo sound

with high quality).

ORC TO SET .5/ 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.

ORC stands for _Optimizing the Recording Condition."

t_l REMAIN •AUTO 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.

ON To always display the remaining tape bar.

FRAME RE€ *2> • OFF

To deactivate the fi'ame recording.

To activate the frame recording (p. 74).

INT. REC.2) ON To activate the interval recording function

{p. 72).

• OFF To deactivate the interval recording function.

SET To set INTERVAL and REC TIME for interval

recording.

CAMERA

VCR/

PLAYER

CAMERA

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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, recording is carried out in

tile standard 8 mm [] system. *sJ

Note on AUDIO MODE *_

When playing back a tape recorded in tile 16_bit mode, you cannot adjust tile balance in

AUDIO MIX.

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 on models (p. 16).

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Changing the menu settings

POWER

Icon/item Mode Meaning switch *_/

[] SETUPMENU

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

MEMORY

AUTO DATE *z) • ON To record the date for I0 seconds after recording CAMERA

has started.

OFF To cancel the auto date function.

USB STREAM *al • OFF To deactivate the USB Streaming function. VCR

CAMERA

ON To activate the USB Streaming function.

LTR SIZE •NORMAL To display selected menu items in normal size. VCR/

PLAYER

2x To display selected menu items at twice the CAMERA

normal size. MEMORY

LANGUAGE • ENGLISH To display the information indicators in English.

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.

VCR/

PLAYER

CAMERA

MEMORY

DEMO MODE •ON To make the demonstration appear. CAMERA

To cancel the demonstration mode.OFF

Notes on DEMOMODE

•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).

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Changing the menu settings

POWER

Icon/item Mode Meaning switch *_/

OTHERS

DATA CODE *_) • DATE/CAM To display date, time and recording data during VCR

playback. MEMORY

DATE To display date and time during playback.

WORLD TIME To set the clock to the local time. CAMERA

Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to set a time MEMORY

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.

BEEP • MELODY To output the melody when you start/stop VCR/

recording or when an unusual condition occurs PLAYER

on your camcorder. CAMERA

MEMORY

NORMAL To output the beep instead of the melody.

OFF To cancel all sound including shutter sound.

COMMANDER *a>• ON To activate the Remote Commander supplied

with your camcorder.

OFF To deactivate the Remote Commander to avoid

erroneous remote control operation caused by

other VCR's remote control.

DISPLAY •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.

REC LAMP •ON

VCR/

PLAYER

CAMERA

MEMORY

OFF

VCR/

PLAYER

CAMERA

MEMORY

To light up the camera recording lamp at the CAMERA

front of your camcorder. MEMORY

To turn the camera recording lamp off so that

the pe_'son is not aware of the recording.

*_1Modes on the POWER switch vary depending on models (p. 1G).

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Changing the menu settings

POWER

Icon/item Mode Meaning switch *z/

[] OTHERS

VIDEO EDIT .4/ • RETURN To cancel video editing. VCR

TAPE To make a program and perform video editing

(p.106).

MEMORY To make a program and perform MPEG editing

(p. 156).

•5) To make a program and perform video editing VCR

(p. 106).

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 is

connected to outputs on the TV or VCR. (Except when your camcorder is connected

with the LLINK cable)

After five minutes of removing the power source *a)

The COMMANDER item returns 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 vary depending on models (p. 16).

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- Troubleshooting-

Types of trouble and how to correct

trouble

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.

The power goes off.

The image on the viewfinder screen

is not clear.

The SteadyShot function does not

work. *a)

The autofocusing function does not

work.

The _ indicator flashes in the

view finder.

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).

• 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).

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 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).

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Types of trouble and how to correct trouble

Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Action

The picture does not appear ill the •The LCD panel is open.

viewfinder. + Close the LCD panel when you do not record using tile

LCD screen (p. 32).

A vez_ticalband appears when you •The contrast between the sul_[ect and background is too

shoot a subject such as lights or a high. This is not a malfunction.

candle flame against a dark

background.

A vez_,icalband appears when you •The smear phenomenon is occurring. This is not a

shoot a very bright subject, malfunction.

Some tiny white, red, blue or green •Slow shutter, Super NightShot or Color Slow Shutter

spots appear on the screen. .4) mode is activated. This is not a malfunction.

An unknown picture is displayed on •If 10 minutes passes after you set tile POWER switch to

the screen. 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 •NIGHTSHOT is set to ON.

unnatural colors. "_ Set it to OFF (p. 39).

Picture appears too bright, and the •NIGHTSHOT is set to ON in a bright place.

subject does not appear on tlae + Set it m OFF (p. 39).

screen. •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 •Set STEADYSHOT to OFF in the menu settings (p. 213).

when shooting a TV screen or a

computer ,screen. *:_)

An external flash {optional) does not •The power of the external flash is off or the power source

work. .4/ iS not installed.

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).

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Types of trouble and how to correct trouble

Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Action

The picture does not appear on the *The tape is recorded in the I-Ii8 []Ira/Standard 8 mm []

screen when playing back a tape. *_1 system.

The tape does not move when a °The POWER switch is set to MEMORY, CAMERA or OFF

video control button is pressed. (CHG).*2)

-) Set it to VCR/PLAYER *_) (p. 45).

The playback button does not work. °The cassette has run out of tape.

-) Rewind the tape (p. 45).

There are horizontal lines on the °The television's video channel is not adjusted correctly.

picture. -) Adjust it *3) (p. 51).

The playback picture is not clear or •EDIT is set to ON in the menu settings.

does not appear. -) Set it to OFF *3) (p. 214).

•The video head may be dirty.

-) Clean the heads using tile Sony V8-25CLD cleaning

cassette (optional) (p. 248).

No sound or only a low sound is • The stereo tape is played back with HiFi SOUND set to 2

h_ard when playing back a tape. in tile menu settings. .4)

-) Set it to STEREO (p. 214).

• The volume is turned to minimum.

-) Press VOLUME ÷ (p. 45).

• AUDIO MIX is set to the ST2 side in the menu settings. .4)

-) Adjust AUDIO MIX (p. 214).

The date search does not work • The tape has a blank portion between recorded portions

correctly- *_1 (p. 90).

The picture which is recorded in the • PB MODE is set to HIIm/m in the menu settings.

Digital8 Dsystem is not played back. *_1 -) Set it to AUTO (p. 215).

The tape which is recorded in the -) Set PB MODE to I,IIm/[] in the menu settings (p. 215).

Hi8 []l[]/standard 8 mm [] system

is not played back correctly. *GI

PAL" is displayed on the screen. *_/ • The TV color system recorded on the tape is different from

that of your camcorder.

*_1Modes on the POWER switch vary depending on models (p. 16).

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Types of trouble and how to correct trouble

Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Action

Your camcorder does not function •The battery pack is not installed, or is dead oi' nearly dead.

even when the POWER switch is set ") Install a charged battery pack {p. 18, 19).

to a position other than OFF {CHG). • 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 • The tape was qfected after recording.

work. • You have not recorded on the new cassette yet.

The end search function does not • The tape has a blank portion at the beginning or midway.

work correctly.

The battery pack is quickly • The operating temperature is too low.

dischm'ged. • 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 • You have used the battery pack in an extremely hot or

does not indicate the correct time. 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).

• 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 power goes off ahhough the

remaining battery time indicator

indicates that the battery pack has

enough power to operate.

The cassette cannot be removed from • The power source is disconnected.

the holder. -) 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 • Moisture condensation has occurred.

functions except for cassette ejection ") Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at

work. least one hour to acclimatize (p. 247).

The remaining tape indicator is not • The _ REMAIN is set to AUTO in tbe menu settings.

displayed. ") Set it to ON to always display the remaining tape

indicator.

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Types of trouble and how to correct trouble

Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Action

The" Memory Stick" does not • The POWER switch is not set to MEMORY.

function. "> Set it to MEMORY (p. 132).

• The "Memory Stick" is not inserted.

"->Insert a" Memory Stick" (p. 127).

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.

"->Release the lock (p. 240).

An imago cannot be deleted. • The image is protected.

"->Cancel image protection (p. 176).

• The write-protect tab on the" Memory Stick" is set to

LOCK.

"->Release the lock (p. 240).

You cannot format a" Memory • The write-protect tab on the" Memory Stick" is set to

Stick." LOCK.

"->Release the lock (p. 240).

Deleting all the images cannot be • The write-protect tab on the" Memory Stick" is set to

carried out. LOCK.

"> Release the lock (p. 240).

You cannot protect an image. • The write-protect tab on the" Memory Stick" is set to

LOCK.

"->Release the lock (p. 240).

• The image to protect is not played back.

"->Press MEMORY PLAY to play back the image (p. 163).

You cannot write a print mark on a • The write-protect tab on the" Memory Stick" is set to

still image. 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 • You may not be able to play back images in actual size

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.

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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

Digital program editing to a tape

does not function. *a

Digital program editing to a

"Memory Stick" does not function. *a

The Remote Commander supplied

with your camcorder does not

work. .4}

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).

• 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.

"_ Set the correct code (p. 1Ol).

• PB MODE is set to II|mgm in the menu settings. .3/

"_ Set it m AUTO (p. 215).

• 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).

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Types of trouble and how to correct trouble

Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Action

The picture from a TV or VCR does • DISPLAY is set to V-OUT/LCD in the menu settings.

not appear on the screen even when -> Set ]t to LCD (p. 222).

your camcorder is connected to the

outputs of other equipment

(connected with the A/V cable).*:_l

The melody or beep sounds for five * Moisture condensation has occurred.

seconds. -> 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 • The POWER switch ]s not set to OFF (CHG).

displayed. -> 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 -> Disconnect the power cord of the AC Adaptor or

is on. 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).

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Types of trouble and how to correct trouble

Symptom

USB Streaming does not work. .51

Image data cannot be transferred by

the USB connection. .5)

The cassette cannot be removed even

if the cassette lid is open.

Cause and/or Corrective Action

• The USB driver is not installed correctly.

-_ Uninstall the unrecognized driver, and then reinstall the

driver (p. 194).

• Your computer's operating system is Windows 98 or

earlier.

• USB STREAM is set to OFF in the menu settings.

-_ Set it to ON.

• 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 was completed.

-_ Uninstall the incorrect USB driver and reinstall tile USB

driver (p. 194).

• Moisture has started to condense in your camcorder

(p. 247).

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Self-diagnosis display

Your camcorder has a self-diagnosis display

function.

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.

LCD screen or viewfinder

Self-diagnosis display

•C:D[3:C3D

You can service your camcorder

yourself.

• E:DD:[3[3

Contact your Sony dealer or local

authorized Sony service facility.

5-digit display Cause and/or Corrective Action

C:04:EIKI • You are using a battery pack that is not an

"InfoLITHIUM" battery pack.

"_ Use an" InfuLITHIUM _ battery pack {p. 21,242).

C:21:EIKI • Moisture condensation has occurred.

-_ Eject the cassette and leave your camcorder for at least

one hour to acclimatize {p. 247).

C:22:I3K1 • The video heads are dirty.

Clean the heads using the Sony VS-25CLD cleaning

cassette (optional) (p. 248).

C:31:CtCt • A malfunction other than the above that you can service

C:32:I3K1 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 • A malfunction that you cannot service has occurred.

E:61:I3D _ Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony

E:62:CtCt 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 several times,

contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service Facility.

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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 even if

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 dead, and

cannot be charged.

[] Moisture condensation has occurred *

Fast flashing:

• Eject the cassette, turn off your camcorder,

and leave it for about one hour with the

cassette compartment open (p. 247). g_E_

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Warning indicator as to tape __

Slow flashing:

•The remaining tape becomes shorter than

the length for five-minute recording. _

•No tape is inserted.*

• The write-protect tab on the cassette is set

to LOCK (red) * (p. 29).

Fast flashing:

• The cassette 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 is set

to LOCK (red) (p. 29).

Fast flashing:

• Moisture condensation has occurred

(p. 247).

•The cassette has run out of tape.

• The self-diagnosis display function is

activated (p. 232).

_] 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).

o_ The image is protected * _

Slow flashing:

• The image is protected (p. 176).

$Warning indicator as to the flash

(optional) _

Fast flashing:

• There is something wrong with tile external

flash. (optional)

_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.

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Warning indicators and messages

Warning messages

•CLOCK SET

• FOR" InfoLITHIUM"

BATTERY ONLY

• _ _ TAPE END

• _ NO TAPE

• i CLEANING CASSETTE

• COPY INHIBIT

• START/STOP KEY

• ORC

• _ NOW CHARGING

Set the date and time (p. 26).

Use an" InfoLITHIUM _ battery pack (p. 242).

The cassetle has run out of tape.*

Insert a cassetle 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 that has a copyright

control signal * (p. 238).

Press START/STOP to activate the ORC setting. This

message is displayed in white (p. 219).

ORC is working. This message is displayed in white

(p. 219).

Charging an external flash {optional) does not work

correctly.*

* You hear the melody or beep.

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Warning indicators and messages

Warning messages as to

You hear the melody or beep.

•_1 FULL

• _ FOLDER NO. FULL

• _1o-_

• _ NO FILE

• _ NO MEMORY STICK

• _71AUDIO ERROR

• ._,.flMEMORY STICK ERROR

• _fl FORMAT ERROR

•K3PLAYERROR

• _ REC ERROR

• _Z1INCOMPATIBLE

MEMORY STICK

• DELETING

• FORMATTING

• NO FILE AVAILABLE

• USB STREAMING ON GOING

• READ-ONLY MEMORY

STICK

nMemory Stick" _

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).

The write-protect tab on the" Memory Stick" is set to

LOCK (p. 240).

No still image is recorded on the _Memory Stick."

No *Memory Stick" is inserted.

You are trying to record an image with sound that

cannot be recorded by your camcorder on" Memory

Stick" (p. 151).

The" Memory Stick" data is corrupted (p. 127).

Check the type of the * Memory Stick" format

(p. 218).

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).

The" Memory Stick" inserted is not compatible with

your camcorder.

You have pressed PHOTO during deleting all images

on" Memory Stick."

You have pressed PHOTO during formatting a

Memory Stick."

No file is in the current PB folder (p. 169).

You cannot carry out any _Memory Stick" operations

during USB Streaming (p. 200).

The 100MSDCF is only for playback (p. 162).

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- Additional Information-

About video cassette

Usable cassette tapes

Recording system

Playback system .2_

Hi8Him/DigitaI8 D (recommended)[Standard 8 mm BI*;)

Digital8[")

Digital8D

HiSHill [ Standard 8mmm

Usable cassette tapes

Recording system

Playback system

Hi8Hl[]/Digital8 D (recommended) lStandard 8 mmm*;I

Digital8[")

Digital8D

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.

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.

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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 Dsystem

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 Playing back Playing back a dual

Mode a stereo tape sound track tape

STEREO Stereo Main sound and sub sound

1 Lch Main sound

2 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 Playing back Playing back a dual

Mode a stereo tape sound track tape

STEREO Stereo Main sound and sub sound

1 Monaural Main sound

2 Unnatural Sound Sub sound

You cannot record dual sound programs on your camcorder.

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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 switching from Digital8 D to Hi8 Him/standard 8 mm []

1,1|[]/111 --* |): During switching 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 O

(Memory Stick Duo *_1)

MagicGate Mmnory Stick O,3/

(MagicGate Memol T Stick Duo *_1)

Memory Stick PRO O'3/

*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 operation for all Memory Stick media is not guaranteed.

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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.

Terminali_l__

Write-protect I _ I

tab

Labeling position

• Do not remove the" Memory Stick" or turn off the camcorder while reading or writing

data.

• 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 gJ_

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. 5"

• Make sure that a" Memory Stick Duo" is inserted facing tile proper direction.

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 to be operational on

this camcorder.

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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 DV jack. This section describes the

i.LINK standard and its features.

What is" i.LINW' ?

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 baud rate varies according to the equipment. Three maximum baud

rates are defined:

S1OO{approx. 100Mbps_

S2OO{approx. 200Mbp_

S400{approx. 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 maximum baud rate, the

baud rate sometimes differs from the indicated baud rate.

* 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 supplied with

your eamcorder within 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz.

When charging the batlery pack, use a commercially available AC plug adaptor [a], if

necessary, depending on the design of the wall outlet [b].

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. Select WORLD

TIME in tile menu settings. See page 222 for more information.

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Maintenance information and

precautions

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 in your camcorder. If moisture condenses on the lens, the indicator will not

appear.

If moisture condensation has 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 from a cold place into a warm

place (or vice versa} or when you use your camcorder in a hot place as follows:

You bring your camcorder from a ski slope into a place warmed up by a heating

device.

You bring your camcorder from an air-conditioned car or room into a hot place

outside.

You use your camcorder after a squall or a shower.

You use your camcorder in a place of high temperature 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 information and precautions

Cleaning the video heads

To ensure normal 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 Dsystem

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 appear one after another.

[a] [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 one after another

on the screen or the _ indicator flashes on the screen.

Playback pictures contain noise.

Playback pictures are hardly visible.

Playback pictures do not appear.

[a] [b] [c]

Cleaning the LCD screen

If fingerprints or dust makes tile LCD screen dirty, we recommend using tile LCD

Cleaning Kit (optional) to clean the LCD screen.

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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.

Camcorder operation

•Operate your camcorder on 7.2 V {battery pack) or 8.4 V (AC Adaptor).

• For DC or AC operation, use the accessories recommended in these operating

instructions.

• 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, the back of tile LCD screen may heat up. This is not a

malfunction.

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Maintenance information and precautions

Built-in light

• Do not knock or jolt the built-in light while it is turned on as it may damage tile bulb

or shorten the life of the bulb.

• Do not leave tile built-in light on while it is resting on or against something; it may

cause a fire or damage the built-in light.

On handling tapes

• Do not insert anything into the small holes on tile rear of tile cassette. These holes are

used to sense the lype and thickness of the tape and if tile recording tab is in or out.

• Do not open the tape protect cover or touch tile tape.

• Avoid touching or damaging the terminals. To remove dust, clean tile terminals with

a soft cloth.

Camcorder 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 on models {p. 1G).

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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 instances:

When there are fingerprints on the lens surface

In hot or humid locations

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 to

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 compartment carefully before replacing the batteries.

• If you touch the liquid, wash it off with water.

• If the liquid gets into your eyes, wash your eyes with a lot of water and then consult a

doctor.

If any problem occurs, unplug your cameorder and contact your nearest Sony dealer.

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Specifications

System Video

recording

system

Audio

recording

system

Video signal

Usable cassette

Recording/

_layback time

using 120 min.

Hi8/Digital8

video cassette)

Fastforward/

rewind time

(using 120 min.

Hi8/Digital8

video cassette)

Viewfinder

Image device

2 rotary heads

Helical scarming

FM system

Rotary heads, FM system

21otary heads

Helical scanning system

Rotary heads, PCM system

Quantization: 12bits (Fs 32 kHz, stereo l, stereo 2), 16bits

Fs 48 kHz, st_reo)

NTSC color, EIA standards

0 [11111video format cassette

SP mode: 2 hours SP mode: 1 hour

LP mode: 4 hours LP mode: 1 houl arid 30 minutes

Approx. 5 rain

Electric Viewfinder (monochromo)

3mm (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

Lens Combined powel zoom lens

Filtel diameter 37 mm (I 7/19 in}

20× {Optical}, 560× {Digital} 120x {Optical}, 700x {Digital}

Focal length f=2.5 50 mm (1/8 2in.)

When conveited to a 35 mm still camera

f=42 840mm(111/16 331/0in}

Color Auto

temperature

Minimum I Ix (lux} (F 16) I4Ix (lux) (F 16}

illumination 0 Ix (lux} (in the NIghtShot mode}

Objects unable to he seen due to the dark can be shot with infrared lighting

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Specifications

Input/

output

connectors

S videojack

Audio/Video

jack

Output

Luminance signal: 1 Vp p, 75 £1 (ohms), unbalanced

Chmminance signal: 0.286 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}

Monaural minijaek

(e 3.5 mm)

Mini minijack (o 2.5 mm),

DC5V

Steleo minijack (o 35 mm)

Input/Output

Luminance signal: 1 Vp p,

75 £2(ohms), unbalanced

Chrominance signal: 0286

Vp p, 75 £1 (ohms),

unbalanced

4 pin mini DIN

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)

RFU DC OUT

MlCjack Stereo minijack (o 35 ram)

DVjack I 4 pin connector

USBjack I mini B

LANCjacR 6teleo minijack (o 25 ram)

LCDscreen Picture 62cm(2.5type),503xaTAmm(2xll/2in}

Total dot 61 600 (260 x 220) 123 200 (560 x 2207

number

General Power 72 V (Rechargeable Battely Pack)

requirements 84 V (AC Adaptor)

Average power During camera lecording During cmnera recolding During cmnera recolding

consumption using LCD using LCD using LCD

(when using 26 W 3 5 W 38 W

the battery During camera iecording During camela recol ding During camela recol ding

aack) using viewfinder using viewfinder using viewfinder

19W 27W 20W

Operating 0°C to 40_C (32°F to I04_F)

temperature

Recommended 10°C to 30°C (50"F to 86_F)

charging

temperature

Storage 20°C to +60°C ( 4_F to +140_F)

temperature

Dimensions 89 x lOl x100 mm (3 5/8 x 4 x 7 7/8 in } (w/h/d}

(approx,)

Mass (approx,) 800 g (1 lb 12 oz) (main 810 g (1 lb 12 oz) (main 830 g (1 Ib 13 oz)

unit only) unit only) main unit only)

940 g (2 lb 1oz) 950 g (2 lb 1 oz) 970 g (2 lb 2 oz)

(includlng the (includlng the (including the

Rechargeable Battely Pack Rechargeable Battely Pack Reehargeable Battely Pack

NP FM30, HiT/Digital8 NP FM30, HiT/Digital8 NP FM80, HiS/Digital8

cassette, lens cap, and cassette, lens cap, and cassette, lens cap, and

shoulder strap) shoulder strap) shouldel strap}

Supplied See page 9

a_essories

254

Specifications

Power I00 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz

requirements

Current 635 018A

consumption

Power 18 W

consumption

Output voltage DC OUT: 84 V, 15 A in the

_pel_ting mode

Operating TC to 40°C (32°F to 104_F)

temperature

Storage 20_C to +60°C ( 4_F to +14_F)

temperature

Dimensions 56 x 31 x 100 mm

(approx,) ! I/4 x I I/4 x 4 In) (w/b/d)

e×cluding pl _ecting parts

Mass (approx.) 190 g (6.7 o_)

excluding power cold

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice

Maximum DC 84 V

output voltage

Output voltage DC 72 V

Capacity 5.0 Wh (700 mAh}

Operating 3_C to 4ffC (32°F to 104_F)

temperature

Dimensions 38.2 × 205 x 55,6 mm

(approx,) [ 9/16 x 13/16 x 2 I/4 In) (w/h/d)

Mass (approx.) 65 g (23 oz)

Type Lithium ion

Memory Flash memoly

8MB: MSA 8A

Operating 2.7 36V

voltage

Power Approx. 45 mA during operation

consumption Approx. 130 pA in the standby

mode

Dimensions 50 x 2.8 x 2t5 mm

(approx) ! × I/8 × 7/8 in) (w/h/d)

Mass (approx.) 4 g (0 14 oz)

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- Quick Reference-

Identifying parts and controls

[]

[] Lens cap (p. 30)

[] LCD screen (p. 30)

[] OPEN button (p. 30)

[] VOLUME -/+ *button (p. 45)

[] Rechargeable Battery Pack (p. 18)

[] BATT (battery) release lever (p. 18)

[] POWER switch (p. 30)

[] START/STOP button (p. 30)

[] Hooks for shoulder strap

[] DC IN jack (p. 19)

* This button has a tactile dot.

Attaching the shoulder strap

Attach the shoulder strap supplied with your camcorder to the books for the shoulder

strap.

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Identifying parts and controls

[]

[] BATT INFO (p. 20)

[] SUPER NS/COLOR SLOW S button *_/

(p. 39)

[] LIGHT button (p. 79)

[] Lens

[] Microphone

[] Camera recording lamp (p. 30)

[] Infrared rays emitter (p. 39)

•21This button has a tactile dot.

[] Video control buttons *_ (p. 45, 49)

• STOP (stop)

REW (rewind)

I_ PLAY (playback)

FF (fast-forward)

II PAUSE (pause)

[] Rec buttons .21.31

• REC (recording)

[] NIGHTSHOT switch (p. 39)

[] FADER button .2_ (p. 61)

[] BACK LIGHT button (p. 38)

[] FOCUS button (p. 71)

[] Remote sensor .4/

[]

_=.

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Identifying parts and controls

[],

[]

[] RESET button (p. 230)

[] EDITSEARCH button *_1._/(p. 43)

[] MEMORY operation buttons *_>

MEMORY PLAY button (p, 163)

MEMORY button (p. 163)

MEMORY + button (p. 163)

MEMORY MIX button (p. 141)

MEMORY DELETE button (p. 177)

MPEG _11 button (p. 166)

MEMORY INDEX button (p. 165)

[] DISPLAY button (p. 47)

[] MENU button *_ (p. 210)

[] SEL/PUSH EXEC dial (p. 310)

Attaching the lens cap

Attach the lens cap to the grip strap as illustrated.

*_This button has a tactile dot.

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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)

[] EXPOSURE button (p. 70)

[] PB ZOOM button *_/(p. 87, 172)

EASY DUB button *_>(p. 98)

[] Speaker

[] TITLE button (p. 75)

[] PHOTO button *_)(p. 53, 56, 132)

[] "Memory Stick" slot *_/(p. 127)

[] [] Access lamp *_) (p. 127)

[] CHG lamp (p. 19)

[] END SEARCH button (p. 43, 49)

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Identifying parts and controls

[]

[] Viewfinder (p. 35)

[] LOCK switch *(p. 30)

[] Grip strap

[] MtC (PLUG IN POWER)jack (red) *

Connect an external microphone

(optional). This jack also accepts a

"plugqn-power" microphone.

[] @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.

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Identifying parts and controls

[] []

[]

[] Eyecup

[] Viewfinder lens adjustment lever

Cp.35/

[] IL_OPEN/EJECT switch (p. 28]

[] Tripod receptacle (base)

Make sure that the length of the tripod

screw is less than 5.5 mm (7/32 in.).

Otherwise, you cannot attach the tripod

securely and the screw may damage

your camcorder.

[] Cassette compartment (p. 28)

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Identifying parts and controls

[]

] • *1)

S VIDEO or S VIDEO OUT jack

(p. 51, 94, 119, 138, 152,208)

] • .1)

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.

[] _ (USB)jack ,2_(p. 183, 185)

[] S VIDEO OUT *_ (p. 51, 95)

[] A/V OUT *_ (p. 51, 95)

[] REUDC OUT *_ (p. 52) _=.

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Identifying parts and controls

The buttons that share the same name on the Remote Commander and your camcorder

function identically.

[] []

[]

[]--

[]

[] []

[]

RMT-814 RMT-708

[] PHOTO button (p. 53, 56, 132)

[] DISPLAY button (p. 47)

[] SEARCH MODE button (p. 90, 92)

[] P<41/b,,l_l buttons (p. 90, 92)

[] Video control buttons (p. 45, 49)

[] Transmitter

Point toward the remote sensor to

control the cameorder after turning on

the camcorder.

To prepare the Remote Commander

Insert 2 size AA (R6) batteries by matching the + and polarities on the batteries to

the + marks inside the hatte_ T compartment.

[] ZERO SET MEMORY button (p. 89, 124)

[] START/STOP button (p. 30)

[] DATA CODE button (p. 47)

[] Power zoom button (p. 34)

RMT-814

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Notes on the Remote Commander

•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

[] Recording mode (p. 36)

Mirror mode ___(p. 35)

[] Format (p. 36)

E), Him or [] indicator appem-s.

[] Remainin 9 battery time (p. 36)

[] Zoom (p. 34)

Exposure (p. 70)

[] Fader (p. 61)

Digital effect _ _ (p. 65, 85)

MEMORY MIX _ _ (p. 140)

[] Wide mode (p. 58)

FRAME indicator _ _ (p. 132)

[] Picture effect (p. 64, 83)

[] Volume (p. 45)

Data code _ __(p. 47)

[] PROGRAM AE (p. 68)

[] Backlight (p. 38)

[] SteadyShot off _ _ _

_ (p. 213)

[] Manual focusing (p. 71)

[] Self-timer indicator _

(p. 41, 55, 135, 149)

[] STBY/REC (p. 30)

Videocontrolmode (p.49)

Image size __(p. 130)

Image quality _ _ (p. 128)

[] Tape counter (p. 36)

Time code ___

(p. 36)

Self-diagnosis display (p. 232)

Tape Photo recording _

(p. 56)

Memory Photo recording _

(p. 132)

Image number _ _ (p. 164)

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Identifying parts and controls

[] Remaining tape (p. 36)

[] ZERO SET MEMORY _ _

(p.89,124)

FRAME REC indicator _ _

(p. 74)

INTERVAL TAPE indicator _

_ (p. 73)

INTERVAL MEM STILL indicator

(p. 154)

[] END SEARCH (p. 43, 49)

DATE SEARCH _ _

(p.90)

PHOTO SEARCH/PHOTO SCAN

(p. 92)

[] NIGHTSHOT (p. 39)

SUPER NIGHTSHOT _ _ (p. 39)

COLOR SLOW SHUTTER _

(p. 40)

[] A/V -_ DV __(p. 208)

DVIN ____(p. 122)

Current folder __(p. 132)

[] Audio mode _ _ _

(p. 219)

Data file name *_1_

(p. 164, 168)

Time (p. 36)

Auto date _ __(p. 221)

[] Warning (p. 233)

[] Camera recording lamp (p. 30)

This indicator appears in the viewfinder.

[] Built-in light (p. 79)

Video flash mode *?) _

(p. 211)

Flash *_>_

*_This indicator appears when MEMORY MIX works.

*_1This indicator appears when you use the video flash light (optional).

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Index

A, B

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

C, D

Camera chroma key .............. 140

Charging battery ...................... 19

Charging built in rechargoable

battery .................................. 249

Cleaning cassette indicator

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

Easy Dubbing ........................... 98

EDITSEARCH .......................... 43

END SEARCH .................... 43.49

Exif ........................................... 126

Exposure ................................... 70

F, G, H

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

............................................... 237

I, J, K, L

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

M, N

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

O, P, Q

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

Recording folder .................... 162

Recording time ......................... 22

Recording/Playback system

............................................... 237

Rec Review ............................... 43

Remaining battery time

indicator ........................... 36, 48

Remaining tape indicator ....... 36

Remora Commander ............. 264

Remote sensor ........................ 257

RESET ...................................... 230

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

T, U, V

Tape counter ............................. 36 _-

Tape PB ZOOM ........................ 87

Tape photo recording .............. 56

TBC .......................................... 214 €0

Time code .................................. 37 g

Title ...................................... 75, 77

TRAIL ........................................ 65

Transition .................................. 31

TV color systems .................... 246

USB jack .......................... 183, 185

USB Streaming ....................... 197

W, X, Y, Z

Warning indicators ................ 233

Warning message .................. 236

Wide-angle ............................... 34

Wide mode ............................... 58

WIPE .......................................... 61

WORLD TIME ........................ 222

Write-protect tab .............. 29, 240

Zero set memory ..................... 89

Zoom ......................................... 34

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