Sony DCR TRV900 User Manual CAMCORDER Manuals And Guides L0604093
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Digital
Video
Camera Recorder
Operating
Instructions
Befbre operating tile unit, please read this manual
and retain it for future reference.
Owner's
thoroughly,
Record
Tile model and serial numbers
are located
on tile bottom.
Record
tile serial number in tile space provided below. Refer to these
numbers whenever
you call upon your Sony dealer regarding
product.
Model No. DCR-TRV900
Model No. AC-L10A
Serial No.
Serial No.
C_
this
InfoLITHIUM
CI I I casse_e
Memory
DCR- TRV900
MEMORY
©1998 by Sony Corporation
STICK
Welcome!
Congratulations
on your purchase of this Sony Handycam
Visiorl TM camcorder.
With your
Handycam
Vision, you carl capture life's precious moments with superior picture and sound
quality. Your Handycam
Vision is loaded with advanced
features, but at ttle same time it is very
easy to use. You will soon be producing
home video that you carl enjoy for years to come.
For the Customers
kV_Vg__W
_-_
_I1_[_
in the U.S.A.
CAUTION
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do
not expose the unit to rain or
moisture.
CAUTION
: TO REDUCE
DO
THE
NOT REMOVE
RISK OF ELECTRIC
COVER
NO USER.SERVICEABLE
REFER
SERVICING
This
symbol
user
to the
PERSONNEL
is intended
presence
voltage"
product's
enclosure
sufficient
magnitude
risk
of electric
SHOCK
INSIDE
SERVICE
"dangerous
authority
(OR BACK}
PARTS
TO QUALIFIED
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not
expressly
approved
in this nlanual could void your
shock
to alert
the
of uninsulated
within
that
the
may
be of
to constitute
a
to persons.
This symbol is intended to alert the
user to the presence of important
operating
alld nlaintenance
(servicing) instructions
in the
literature accompanying
tile
appliance.
For the Customers
CANADA
to operate
this
equil)ment.
Note:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with tile limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant
to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide
reasonable
protection
against
harmflfl
interference in a residential installation. This equipnlent
generates,
uses, and can radiate radio fl'equency
energy
and. if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
comllltlllicatioiIs. However. there is no guarantee that
interfwence will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio
or television reception, which can be deternlined by
turnirlg
tile equipnlent oft"and on, the user is
ellcouraged to try to correct the illterference
by oile or
more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
Connect tile equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different fl'om that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
For the Customers
in CANADA
CAUTION
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK. MATCH WIDE
BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT. FULLY INSERT.
in the U.S.A. and
When you use Memory
see [)age 91 for details.
Sticks (not supplied),
DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM ION BATTERY.
LITHIUM
ION BATTERY.
DISPOSE OF PROPERLY.
You can return your unwanted lithiunl ion batteries to
your nearest Sony Service Center or Factol T Service
Center.
Note: In some areas the disposal of lithium ion batteries
in househoM or business trash may be prohibited.
For the Sony Selwice Center nearest you call
1 800 222 SONY (United States only).
For the SONY Factory Service Center nearest you call
416 499 SONY (Canada only).
Caution: Do ilot handle damaged or leaking lithium ioll
batteries.
• IBM PC/AT is a registered
trademark
of International
Business Machines Corporation
of tile U.S.A.
• MS DOS and Windows are registered
trademarks
licensed to Microsoft Corporation,
registered
in the
U.S.A. and other countries.
• Macintosh is a tradenlark
licensed to Apple
Computer,
Inc., registered
in the U.S.A. and other
coulltries.
• All other product nanles mentioned
herein may be
the trademarks
or registered
trademarks
of their
respective conlpanies.
gttrthermore,
"lM" alld "@" are IIot lllentiofled ill each
case ill this manual.
1
]
Before you begin
Using this manual ..............................................
4
Checking
supplied
6
Getting
Installing
started
and charging
Inserting
a cassette
accessories
Basic operations
Camera recording
Attaching
Using
Letting
11
............................................
with
12
15
the LCD screen
................
16
Replacing
recording
insert editing
monitor
the shot ....... 17
..................................
18
................................
19
shooting
picture
......................
for the end of the picture
the house
a car hattery
sources
current
the mode
..............
...................
...........................
....................................
settings
..........................
recording-...............................................
21
22
24
25
25
26
27
33
Shooting with all the pixels
Using the FADER function
PROG. SCAN .. 35
.............................
36
Shooting
............................
backlighting
the wide
Enjoying
mode
picture
effect
function
......................
....................................
Recording
with various effects
digital effect ............................................
Shooting
Using
with
manual
the PROGRAM
Focusing manually
Interval recording
Cut recording
Making
Labeling
38
39
40
42
adjustment
................
44
AE function
...............
54
..........................................
............................................
a cassette
duhhing
on a tape
..........................................
87
.................................................
88
Memory
card slot operations
Using the memory card slot
- introduction
............................................
91
Recording
an image from a mini DV tape
as a still image ...........................................
98
Copying still images from a mini DV tape
photo save .............................................
100
Recording
still images on PC cards (not
supplied)
memory
photo recording..
102
Viewing
a still picture
- memory
photo playback
105
.....................
Preventing
accidental
erasure
PROTECT
..............................................
108
Deleting
109
images
.............................................
Copying the image recorded
with the
memory
card slot to mini DV tapes
..... 112
Playing
back images in a continuous
loop
- SLIDE SHOW .......................................
Additional
information
Usable cassettes
and playhack
Charging
the vanadiumdithimn
battery in the camcorder
Resetting
modes
114
........ 116
........................
117
the date and time ..........................
118
Simple setting of clock by time
difference
..................................................
120
......................................
63
title ......................................
66
Tips for using the battery pack ....................
Maintenance
information
and
precautions
...............................................
...........................................
68
Using your camcorder
abroad .....................
Trouble check .................................................
126
127
70
Self diagnosis
function
132
Specifications
..................................................
a title
a custom
Audio
a VCR or TV .........................
57
59
.....................................................
Superimposing
86
.................
Using
Using
84
mode
the recorded
with
82
Recording
from
81
tape ...............................
14
recording
camera
recording
recording
data
code function
.................................
another
......... 80
14
Using
--for
Photo
Displaying
- data
onto
position
...........................
Advanced
operations
Using alternative
power
Changing
to a precegistered
............................
feature
hack a tape ..........................................
Searching
77
scan ......................
Returning
Editing partially
on a mini DV tape
- DV synchro-editing
...............................
the subject
Hints for better
76
Searching
for a photo
- photo search/photo
Editing
the start/stop
Selfitimer
Playing
....... 7
tile battery
the lens hood
Shooting
Checking
pack
...........................................
tile zoom
Selecting
........................
Searching
the boundaries
of recorded
tape with title
title search .....................
--for
playing
back/editing-Watching on a TV screen ................................
Viewing the pictm'e with the pictm'e
effect ............................................................
.................................
119
123
133
72
Identifying
......................................
134
Viewing
the picture with the digital
effect ............................................................
73
Warning
indicators
........................................
Index ................................................................
143
145
Searching
the boundaries
of recorded
tape with date - date search ...................
74
the parts
Asyouread
through
thismanual,
buttons
andsettings
ontilecamcorder
areshown
ill
capital
letters.
e.g.,
Set
tilePOWER
switch
toCAMERA.
This
camcorder
camcorder.
is based
We recommend
on tile DV fbrmat.
you
to use
You carl
a tape
with
only
cassette
use
mini
memory
DV cassettes
with
this
(ill.
Tile flmctions which depend on whether the tape has the cassette memory
• End Search (p. 21, 24)
• Date Search (p. 74)
• Photo Search (p. 77).
Tile fimctions you carl operate only with tile cassette memory are:
• Title Search (p. 76)
• Superimposing
a title (p. 63)
• Making a custom title (p. 66)
• Labeling a cassette (p. 68).
For details, see page 116.
or not are:
TV color systems differ fl'om country
all NTSC system-based
TV.
on a TV, you need
to country.
To view your recordings
Television programs,
fihns, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted.
Unauthorized
recording of such materials may be contrary to the provision of tile copyright
la_A_s,
4
• The LCD screen and/or the color viewfinder
are manufactured
using high-precision
technology.
However, there may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (red,
blue or green in color) that constantly appear on the LCD screen and/or in the
viewfinder.
These points are normal in the manufacturing
process and do not affect
the recorded picture in any way. Over 99.99% are operational
for effective use.
• Do not let tile camcorder get wet. Kee l) tile camcorder away from rain and sea water,
Letting tile camcorder get wet may cause tile unit to malfunction,
and sometimes this
malfunction
cannot he repaired [a].
• Never leave the camcorder exposed to temperatures
above 140°F (60°C), such as in a cat"
parked in the sun or under direct sunlight [b].
[a]
[b]
_
,<
c°
_.
Check
that
tile following
[]
are supplied
with
your
camcorder.
[]
[]
[]
[]
[]
[]
[]
[]
[]
Wireless
Remote Commander
[]
AC-L10A AC power adaptor (1),
Power cord (1) (p. 8, 25)
Tile shape of' tile plug varies from region
region.
(1) (p. 139)
[]
NP-F330 battery
[]
Size AA (R6) battery for Remote
Commander (2) (p. 139)
Contents
due
6
accessories
to
[]
Floppy disk adapter
[]
A/V connecting
[]
Shoulder
[]
Lens cap (1) (p. 12)
[]
Lens hood
(1) (p. 91)
cable (1) (p. 70, 82)
strap (1) (p. 140)
pack (1) (p. 7)
of tile
recording
to a malfimction
cannot
be coml)ensated
of the camcorder,
video
(1) (p. 14)
if recording
tape,
etc.
or playback
is not
made
Getting
started
Befbre
charge
using your
tile battery
This camcorder
"InfbLITHIUM"
camcorder,
pack, use
operates
only
is a trademark
you first need to install
and charge
tile supplied
AC power
adaptor.
with tile 'InfoLITHIUM"
of Sony Corporation.
battery
tile battery
pack.
To
pack.
?
(1) Lift up the viewfinder.
5
(2) Insert tile battery pack in the direction of tile • mark on tile battery
battery pack down until it is locked.
Attach the battery pack to the camcorder securely.
1
Note on installing
Use the camcorder
the NP-F730/F730H/F750/F930/F950
while stretching out tile viewfinder.
Note on the battery pack
Do not carry tile camcorder
by grasping
tile battery
pack.
battery
pack
pack.
Slide tile
GQ
Charge tile battery pack on a fiat surface without vibration.
little in tile factory.
(1) Open tile DC IN jack cover and connect tile supplied
IN jack with tile plug's • mark up.
(2) Connect
(3) Connect
tile power
tile power
cord to the AC power
cord to a wall outlet.
Tile battery
AC power
pack is charged
adaptor
a
to tile DC
adaptor.
(4) Set tile POWER switch to OFF. Remaining
battery time is indicated by the minutes
on the display window.
Charging
begins.
When tile remaining
battery indicator becomes _,
normal charge is completed. For full
charge, which allows you to use the battery longer than usual, leave the battery pack
attached for about 1 hour after normal charge is completed until FULL appears in the display
window.
Before using the camcorder with the battery pack, unplug
DC IN jack of the camcorder.
You can also use the battery
charged.
the AC power adaptor fl'om the
pack before it is completely
Notes
• "
rain" appears on tile display window until tile camcorder calculates remaining
battery time.
• Remaining batter T time indication on tile display window roughly indicates tile recording
time with tile viewfinder.
Use it as a guide. It may differ fl'om tile actual recording time.
8
Charging
Battery
time
pack
Charging
NP F330 (supplied)
150 (90)
NP F530
210 (150)
NP F550
210 (150)
NP F730
300 (240)
NP F750/NP
F730H**
time
*
?
5
GQ
300 (240)
NP F930
390 (330)
NP F950
390 (330)
{3_
The time required
for a normal
charge
is indicated
in parentheses.
*
Approximate
minutes
to charge
an empty
battery
pack using the supplied
adaptor.
(Lower
temperatures
require
a longer
charging
time.)
**
NP
F730H
is sold
only
in the
AC power
U.S.A.
Battery
life
While using with viewfinder
Battery
pack
Continuous
recording
time
*
Typical
NP F330 (supplied)
75 (70)
40 (35)
NP F530
120 (110)
60 (55)
NP F550
150 (135)
75 (70)
NP F730
270 (245)
140 (130)
NP F750/NP
315 (275)
165 (145)
NP F930
420 (375)
220 (195)
NP F950
485 (440)
255 (230)
While
using
Battery
F730H***
with
recording
time
Playing
time with
LCD
LCD
pack
Continuous
recording
time
*
Typical
recording
time
**
NP F330 (supplied)
60 (50)
30 (25)
75 (70)
NP F530
95 (85)
50 (45)
120 (110)
NP F550
120 (105)
65 (55)
150 (135)
NP F730
210(190)
115 (105)
270 (245)
250 (220)
140 (120)
315 (275)
NP F930
325 (295)
180 (165)
420 (375)
NP F950
375 (335)
210 (185)
485 (440)
NP F750/NP
Numbers
Battery
*
**
*** NP
F730H***
in l)arentheses
indicate
life will be shorter
if you
Approximate
Approximate
and turning
F730H
**
the time when
you use a normally
charged
use the camcorder
in a cold environment.
continuous
recording
time indoors.
minutes
when
recording
while you
the power
on/off.
The actual battery
is sold
only
in the
U.S.A.
battery.
repeat
recording
start/stop,
life may be shorter.
zooming
Notes
on remaining
battery
time
indication
during
recording
• Remaining
battery
time is displayed
on the LCD screen
or in the viewfinder.
indication
may not be displayed
properly,
depending
on using conditions
circu nlstailces.
• When
time
you
close
the LCD
panel
or open
it, it takes
about
for the correct
remaining
to be displayed.
To remove
the battery
Lift up the viewfinder.
direction
of the arrow.
While
pack
pressing
_ BATT
RELEASE,
_BATT RELEASE
10
1 minute
However,
and
slide
the battery
pack
in the
the
You can use mini DV cassette with M_n_[_v
logo* only.
Make
sure
that
tile power
(1) While pressing
(2)
(3)
of the
arrow.
The
Insert
a cassette
Close
the cassette
source
is installed.
button
oil the EJECT switch, slide
compartment automatically opens.
with the window
facing out.
compartment by pressing the "PUSH"
mark
the
small
blue
it in the
direction
cassette
on the
cassette
?
COlllpartlllellt.
5
. Mint[_,is a trademark.
f
2
1
To eject
While
arIow.
3
the cassette
pressing
To prevent
tile small
blue
accidental
button
on tile EJECT
switch,
slide
it in tile direction
of tile
erasure
Slide and open tile tab on tile cassette
to expose
tile red mark.
red mark exposed,
the _
and _ indicators
flash on the LCD
and you cannot
record
on tile tape.
To re record
on this tape,
tile red mark.
If you try to record
with tile
screen or in tile viewfinder,
slide and close the tab to covet"
11
Make sure that tile power source is installed and a cassette is inserted and that tile START/
STOP MODE selector inside tile LCD panel is set to _ . Befbre you record one time events,
you had better make a trial recording to make sure that tile camcorder is working correctly.
"vVhenyou use tile camcorder for tile first time, power on it and reset tile date and time to
your time before you start recording (p. 118).
(1) Remove the lens cap by pressing
to fix it.
(2) While pressing
the small green
The camcorder
is set to Standby
(3) Press START/STOP.
The camcorder
viewfinder.
starts
recording.
The camera
both knobs
on its sides and pull the lens cap string
button on the POWER
mode.
"REC"
recording
appears
lamp
switch,
set it to CAMERA.
on the LCD screen
or in the
on the fl'ont of the camcorder
also lights
up.
You can also select Recording mode, SP (standard play) mode or LP (long play) mode.
Set REC MODE in tile menu system according to tile length of your planned recording
before you start.
2
3
To stop recording
momentarily
Press
"STBY"
START/STOP.
Tile
[a]
indicator
appears
on tile LCD screen
or in tile viewfinder
(Standby mode).
To finish
Set tile POWER
[a]
12
recording
switch
[b]
to OFF.
Then,
....... _,,j
eject
tile cassette
_,0g
[b]
and
remove
tile
battery
pack.
To focus
If you
the
cannot
camcorder,
indicators
viewfinder
lens
see the indicators
ill the viewfinder
focus tile viewfinder
lens. Move
ill tile viewfinder
come into sharp
clearly,
or after
tile viewfinder
focus.
lens
someone
else has
used
tile
adjustment
lever
so that
tile
©
x3
Note
on
Standby
mode
If you leave tile camcorder
ill Standby
mode for
camcorder
turns off automatically.
This prevents
the tape. To resu me Standby
mode,
switch,
set it to OFF once, and then
Note
on the
progressive
the
Tile
image
pictm'e
may
shake
while pressing
to CAMERA.
while
down
tile cassette
the battery
is inserted,
and wearing
button
press
on the POWER
START/STOP.
the small green
To start recording,
tile
out
mode
If you modif_¢ tile images
pictures,
we recommend
shooting.
5 minutes
wearing
on your personal
you to set PROG.
quality
when
may
improve
it is played
computer
or play tile images
back as still
SCAN to ON ill the menu system
before
ill this
mode,
but
if you
shoot
a moving
subject,
back.
Note on the lock knob
When you set tile lock knob to tile left position,
MEMORY accidentally.
Lock
tile POWER switch will not be set to
knob
Note on Recording mode
This camcorder records and plays back ill SP (standard play) mode and ill LP (long play)
mode. Select SP or LP ill tile menu system. Ill LP mode, you call record 1.,5times as long as ill
SP mode.
Notes
on
LP mode
• We recommend
tape recorded
pattern
noise
to use
this
camcorder
on other camcorder
may appear.
to play
is played
• When you record
ill SP and LP modes
the playback
picture
may be distorted
between
scenes.
• When
you
DV cassette
• You cannot
tape
record
ill LP mode,
so that you
make audio
to be audio
back
a tape
back
on this
recorded
on one tape or you record
or the time code may not
we recommend
you
call get file most out of your
dubbing
on a tape recorded
to use
on this
camcorder,
a Sony
camcorder.
ill LP mode.
camcorder.
or vice
versa,
Ifa
mosaic-
some scenes ill LP mode,
be written
properly
Excellence/Master
Use the
SP mode
mini
for the
dubbed.
Notes on the time code
• Tile time code indicates tile recording or playback time, "0:00:00" (hours : minutes :
seconds) ill CAMERA mode and "0:00:00:00" (hours : minutes : seconds : flames) ill VTR
mode.
• Be sure not to make a blank portion when recording,
"0:00:00:00" again.
• This camcorder uses the drop ftame mode.
because
tile time code will start from
13
Note on the beep sound
Note that tile beep sound is not recorded
sound, select OFF in tile menu system.
on tile tape. If you do not want to Ileal" tile beep
Note on remaining tape indicator
Tile indicator may not be displayed accurately depending
on tile tape. Though
does not appear at tile time of recording, it will appear in a few seconds.
tile indicator
To record fine pictures, we recommend
you to attach tile lens hood, no matter where
shoot. You carl also attach the lens cap when using tile lens hood.
you
Align tile protruding
part
e groove on tile hood.
If the lens hood
The four" corners
Zooming
For more
"T" side:
"W" side:
is not attached
properly
of tile screen *nay be eclipsed
by the lens hood.
is a recording technique that lets you change tile size of tile subject
profbssional-looking
recordings,
use tile zoom function sparingly.
for telephoto (subject appears closer)
for wide-angle
(subject appears farther away)
Zooming
speed (Variable
in tile scene.
speed zooming)
Press tile power zoom lever a little for a relatively
speed zoom.
slow zoom; press it still nlore fbr a high-
When you shoot a subject using a telephoto
zoom
If you cannot get a sharp focus while in extreme telephoto zoom, press tile "W" side of tile
power zoom lever until tile focus is sharp. You carl shoot a subject that is at least about
2 5/8 fi_et (about 80 cm) away from tile lens surface in tile telephoto position, or about
1/2 inch (about 1 cm) away in the wide angle position.
14
Zooming
of more
than
12xdigital
zoom
• If you set tile D ZOOM function to ON ill tile menu system, you
more than 12x perfornmd digitally. It is set to OFF at tile factory.
• You cannot use tile digital zoom when you set PROG. SCAN to
• Tile right side [a] of tile power zoom indicator shows tile digital
side [b] shows tile optical zooming zone. If you set tile D ZOOM
zone appears.
carl perfornl
zoonling
of
ON ill tile menu system.
zooming zone, and tile left
function to ON, tile [a]
[b] [a]
©
R:3
Your camcorder has two modes besides normal start/stop
take a series of quick shots resulting ill a lively video.
(1) While pressing
()PEN, open the LCD panel.
(2) Set START/STOP
MODE to the desired mode.
: Recording
£
starts
when
you press
again (factory setting).
ANTI GROUND SHOOTING
mode. These modes enable you to
START/STOP,
: The camcorder
and stops
records
when
only while
you press
you press
START/STOP
so that you can avoid recording
unnecessary
scenes.
5SEC : When you press START/STOP,
the camcorder
records for 5 seconds
then stops automatically.
(3) Press START/STOP.
Recording
starts.
If you selected 5SEC, five clots appear on tile LCD screen or ill tile viewfinder.
disappear
at a rate of one per second as illustrated below. When five seconds
the (lots disappear, tile camcorder switches to Standby mode automatically.
it
down
and
Tile clots
elapse and all
START/STOP
MODE
ANTI GROUND $HOOTIN_I
5S_EC
To extend
the recording
time
in 5SEC mode
Press START/STOP
again before all tile clots disappear. Recording
seconds from tile moment you press START/STOP.
continues
fur about
Notes on 5SEC recording
• If you have turned off tile indicators on tile LCD screen, tile clots do not appear.
• When selecting " £ ANTI GROUND SHOOTING" or "5SEC," tile fader flmction
5
does not
w-ork.
• When selecting
"5SEC," tile time code is not displayed.
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You can also record tile picture while looking at tile LCD screen.
When using tile LCD screen, tile viewfinder
turns off automatically
You cannot monitor tile sound fl'om tile speaker during recording.
(1) While pressing
OPEN, open the LCD panel.
(2) Adjust angle of the LCD panel.
The LCD panel
other side.
moves
about
90 degrees
except in mirror
to this side and about
180 degrees
To adjust the brightness
of the LCD screen, press LCD BRIGHT + or .
Tile battery life is longer when the LCD panel is closed. Use the viewfinder
instead
LCD screen to save tile battery power.
f
mode.
to the
of the
2
()PEN
180 °
Backlighting
the LCD screen
If'tile LCD screen is insufficiently illuminated even after adjusting LCD BRIGHT, select LCD
B. L. in tile menu system and set to BRIGHT. You can select LCD B. L. only while using tile
battery pack as a power source.
Notes
• When
on the
closing
LCD panel
tile
LCD
panel,
turn it vertically
• When turning
the LCD panel,
be damaged
or the LCD panel
• Close tile LCD panel completely
• Do not push nor touch tile LCD
• You may
outdoors.
[a]
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find
it difficult
until
turn it always
vertically;
may not close properly
to view
when/tot
in use.
panel while
operating
the LCD
screen
due
[b]
it clicks
[a].
otherwise,
[b].
the camcorder
body
tile camcorder.
to glare
when
using
the camcorder
may
You
can turn
monitor
tile
LCD
tile shot
while
panel
over
so that
shooting
with
it faces
Tom the LCD panel up vertically.
When you
indicator
appears
on tile LCD screen
(mirror
indicators
disappear.
You can also use tile
tile other
way
and
you
can let tile subject
tile viewfinder.
turn tile LCD panel
mode)
and tile time
180 degrees,
tile @
code and remaining
tape
DB_ ¸
Remote
Commander.
0
-©-
To cancel mirror
mode
Turn tile LCD panel down
Notes
• When
mirror
on mirror
you turn
mode.
• Using tile
screell.
• Tile
picture
mirror
toward
tile camcorder
body.
mode
tile LCD
mode,
on the LCD
panel
you
about
135 degrees
can record
yourself
screen
looks
like
Tile STBY indicator
appears
as IIQ and
image.
Some indicators
may not appear
• While recording
in mirror
mode,
TITLE, and ZERO SET MEMORY
to 180 degrees,
tile camcorder
while
watching
yourself
a mirror-image
while
recording
REC as Q. Other
in mirror
mode.
indicators
you cannot
operate
the fbllowing
on the Remote
Commander.
enters
on tile LCD
in mirror
appear
fonctions:
mode.
as mirror
MENU,
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You can make a recording with tile self-timer. This mode is useflll when you want to record
yourself.
(1) Press _ (self4imer) to display _ (self-timer) oil the LCD screen or in the
viewfinder while tile camcorder is in Standby mode.
(2) Press START/STOP.
Self timer starts counting down to 10 with a beep sound. In the last two seconds of
the countdown, the beep sound gets faster, then recording starts automatically at
the time you set.
To stop self-timer
recording
Press START/STOP.
Use tile Remote Commander for convenience.
To record still pictures
Press PHOTO in step 2.
To cancel
Press
_
self-timer
so that
the _
using
the
self-timer
recording
indicator
disal)l)ears
fl'om
tile LCD
or viewfinder
screen
while
tile
camcorder is in Standby mode.
Self-timer recording mode is canceled when
• Self-timer recording is finished.
• The POWER switch is set to OFF or VTR.
Note
Tile display
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may become
darker
right after pressing
tile xt_) button.
This is not a malfunction.
For hand-held
shots, you will get better results by holding tile camcorder according
following suggestions:
• Hold tile camcorder firmly and secure it with tile grip strap so that you cart easily
manipulate
the controls with your thumb. [a]
to tile
[a]
DB_ ¸
O
•
•
•
•
•
Place your elbows against your side.
Place your left hand trader tile camcorder to SUl)port it.
Place your eye against tile viewfinder
eyecup.
Be sure not to touch tile built-in microphone.
Use tile LCD panel fl'ame or the viewfinder
frame as a guide to determine the horizontal
plane.
• You cart also record in a low position to get an interesting angle. Lift the viewfinder
up for
record from a low position. [b]
• You cart also record in a low position or even in a high position using the LCD panel. [c]
• 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.
[b]
[c]
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Place the
camcorder
on a flat
surface
or use a tripod
Try placing
the camcorder
on a table to[) or any other flat sHrface of suitable
height.
If you
have a tripod
for a still camera,
you carl also use it with tile camcorder.
When
attaching
a
non Sony
(6.5 ram).
canlcorder.
tripod,
make sm'e that
Otherwise,
you camlot
tile length
of tile tripod
screw
is less than 9/32 inch
attach
the tripod
secm_ely and the screw
may damage
Cautions
• Do not
on the LCD panel
and on the viewfinder
pick up tile camcorder
by tile viewfinder
• Do not
place
the camcorder
The inside of the viewfinder
the camcorder
under
sunlight
so as to point
or tile LCD
the viewfinder
or the LCD panel
or by a window.
may
[e]
[d]
or the LCD
be damaged.
[el
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panel.
the
panel
Be carefld
toward
when
the smL
placing
Using tile EDITSEARCH, you can review tile last recorded scene or check tile recorded
picture on tile LCD screen or in tile viewfinder.
(1) While pressing the small green button on the POWER switch, set it to CAMERA.
(2) Press the - G side of EDITSEARCH momentarily; tile last few seconds of the
recorded portion plays back (Rec Review). Hold down the - side of EDITSEARCH
until tile camcorder goes back to the scene you want. The last recorded portion is
played back. To go forward, hold down the + side (Edit Search).
EDITSEARCH
i
EDITSEARCH
EDITSEARCH
ENDSEARCH
To stop playback
Release EDITSEARCH.
To go back to the last recorded
Press END SEARCH. Tile last recorded
Note that when you use a tape without
you eject tile cassette after recording.
point
(END SEARCH)
point is played back for about 5 seconds and stops.
cassette memory, this function does not work once
To begin re-recording
Press START/STOP.
Re recording begins from tile point you released EDITSEARCH.
Provided you do not eject tile tape, tile transition between tile last scene you recorded
tile next scene you record will be smooth.
and
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You can monitor the playback picture on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder.
(1) Insert the recorded
tape with tile window facing out.
(2) While
pressing
OPEN,
open
the LCD panel.
(3) While pressing
tile small green
(4) Press _
to rewind the tape.
button
(5) Press g::> to start playback.
Adjust the volume using VOLUME
LCD BRIGHT +/ .
You can also monitor
VCR.
the picture
oil the POWER
+/-
switch,
and the brightness
on a TV screen, after connecting
set it to VTR.
of the LCD screen
the camcorder
using
to a TV or
LCD BRIGHT
VOLUME
DISPLAY
To stop playback, press [Z].
To rewind the tape, press <1"11.
To fast-forward
the tape rapidly,
press I_1_.
Using the Remote Commander
You can control playback using the supplied Remote
Commander,
insert the size AA (R6) batteries.
To display the LCD screen/viewfinder
Press DISPLAY.
To erase the indicators,
Notes
• The
on screen
screen
• When
battery
screen indicators
press again.
disappears
when
the
title is displayed.
back a tape using a "InfoLITHIUM"
battery,
_
indicates
The remaining
battery
time in minutes
is not displayed.
Using headphones
Connect headphones (not supplied)
headphones
using VOLUME +/ .
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Befbre using the Remote
indicators
indicator
you play
capacity.
Commander.
the remaining
to the ,c)jack. You can adjust the volume of the
To view
Close
When
the
playback
picture
in the
viewfinder
the LCD panel. The viewfinder
turns on automatically.
using the viewfinder,
you can monitor
the sound
only
To view on the LCD
automatically.
screen
again,
open
the
LCD
panel.
by using
headl)hones.
The viewfinder
turns
off
When you cannot see the LCD screen clearly
Pull out the stand at the bottom to adjust the angle.
©
To view a still picture
Press n during
playback.
(playback
To resume
To locate a scene (picture
Kee l) pressing
To monitor
rewinding
_
or _
the
during
high-speed
pause)
playback,
press n or I:_.
search)
playback.
To resume
picture
normal
while
playback,
advancing
release the button.
the
tape
or
(skip scan)
Kee l) pressing _
while rewinding
or _
while advancing
rewinding
or fast forward, release the button.
To view the picture
at 1/3 speed (slow
the tape. To resume
normal
playback)
Press I_ on the Remote Commander
during playback. For slow playback in reverse
direction, press <_, then press I_". To resume normal playback, press [2:>.
To view the picture
at double
speed
For double speed playback in the reverse direction, press <_, then press x2 on the Remote
Commander during playback. For double speed playback in the forward direction, press _,
then press x2 during playback. To resume normal playback, press 12:>.
To view the picture
frame-by-frame
Press _111or I1_ on the Remote Commander in playback pause mode. If you kee l) pressing
the button, you can view the picture at 1/30 speed. To resume normal playback, press 12::>.
To change the playback
direction
Press on the Remote Commander
playback, press I2>.
Notes on playback
• The sound is muted in the various playback modes.
• During playback other than normal playback, the previous recording may appear in
mosaic image. This is not malfunction.
• When playback pause mode lasts for 5 minutes, the camcorder automatically
enters stop
mode. To resume playback, press 12:>.
Note on slow playback
The slow playback can be performed
smoothly on this camcorder:
does not work fbr an output signal fl'om the _'[)V IN/OUT jack.
however,
this flmction
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You call go to tile end of tile recorded
portion
after you record and play back tile tape. Tile
tape starts rewinding
or fast-fbrwarding
and tile last about
5 seconds
of file recorded
portion
[)lays back. Then tile tape stops at tile end of tile recorded
picture
(End Search).
Open tile LCD panel
This fimction
works
and press END SEARCH
when
the POWER
switch
during
recording
is set to CAMERA
standby.
or VTR.
END SEARCH
Notes
on End Search
• When you use a tape without cassette memory, tile End Search fimction does not work
once you eject tile cassette after recording.
• When you use a tape with cassette memory, tile End Search flmction works once you eject
tile cassette. When you [)lay back a tape which has a blank portion in tile beginning or
between the recorded portions, tile End Search function will not work correctly.
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You can choose
any of tile following
power
sources
for your camcorder:
current,
and 12/24 V cat" battery.
Choose
tile appropriate
power
source
you
want
to ose
yoor
battery
depending
pack, house
on where
camcorder.
Place
Power
source
Accessory
to be used
Indoors
House
current
Supplied
Outdoors
Batter T pack
BattetT pack NP F330 (supplied),
NP F530, NP F550,
F730, NP F730H*, NP F750, NP F930, NP F950
In the car
12 V or 24 V car battery
Sony DC adaptor/charger
AC power
adaptor
NP
DC VT00
>
_<
* NP F730H is sold only in tile U.S.A.
Note on power sources
Disconnecting
tile power
may damage the inserted
source or removing tile battery pack during recording or playback
tape. If this happens, restore tile power supply again immediately.
O
"O
rD
g
O
To use tile supplied AC power adaptor:
(1) Open the DC IN jack cover, and connect the AC power adaptor to the DC IN jack
on the camcorder.
(2) Connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor.
(3) Connect the power cord to a wall outlet.
2,3
1
WARNING
Tile power
cord must be changed
only at a qualified
service shop.
PRECAUTION
Tile set is not disconnected
fl'om tile AC power source (house current) as long as it is
connected
to the power cord, even if the set itself has been turned off.
Note
Kee l) tile AC power
adaptor
away
fl'om tile camcorder
if tile picture
is disturbed.
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Use a DC adaptor/charger
cord to tile cigarette
lighter
and
the camcorder
using
This mark
product.
such as Sony DC-V700
(not supplied).
socket
of a car (12 V or 24 V). Connect
the
indicates
When purchasing
accessories
with
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DK-415
that
(supplied
this
with
product
DC-V700)
is a genuine
Connect
tile car battery
tile DC adaptor/charger
connecting
accessory
Sony video products,
Sony recommends
this "GENUINE
VIDEO
ACCESSORIES"
cord.
for Sony
that you
mark.
video
purchase
You carl change some of tile mode settings programed
at tile factory to flrrther enjoy tile
fi_atures and functions of tile camcorder. Just turn tile control dial to select tile menu items
displayed on tile LCD screen. You cart make selections in the following order: the menu
display ---* icons ---* items ---* mode settings.
(1) Press MENU to display the menu.
(2) Turn the control dial to select the desired icon on the left side of the menu, then
press the dial.
(3) Turn
(4) Turn
the control
the control
dial to select
dial to select
the desired
the desired
item, then press the dial.
mode, then press the dial. If you want
change the other modes, repeat steps 3 and 4. If you want to change
select _ RETURN and press the dial, then repeat steps 2 to 4.
(5) Press MENU to erase the menu display.
2
VTR
.....
MENU
_
to
items,
>
<
.....
0
........
AUDIO
g
MI×
O
pR0¢ sc.
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v
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[MENUiE_D
MANUAL
the other
INPUT
LTR
S_ZE
LTR
SiZE
SET
AUTO SHTR
v
3
_=_[MENUiE_D
_
SETUP
MENU
4 :
MENU
_ _
....
_RETORN
Notes on changing the mode
• Menu items dilt_r depending
MEMORY.
• While recording
in mirror
settings
on the setting
mode, you cannot
of tile POWER
operate
switch to VTR, CAMERA
or
tile nlenu system.
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Menu
items
that
LCD screen
categorized
Items
cart be modified
differ
shows
only tile items that
into nine groups
signified
for
the
_MANUAL
depending
on tile setting
of tile POWER
you cart operate
at tile moment.
Tile
by the nine icons described
below.
switch.
menu
items
SET menu
AUTO SHTR
• Select ON and tile electronic
conditions.
shutter
functions
• Select OFF and tile electronic
shutter
does not fimction
PROG.
• Select
• Select
Items
SCAN*
automatically
when shooting
even in bright
in bright
conditions.
OFF not to record
still/moving
pictures
with all the pixels.
ON to record
still/moving
pictures
with all the pixels.
for
the
_i_ CAMERA
SET menu
D ZOOM
• Select OFF not to use tile digital zoom. Tile camcorder
• Select ON to activate digital zooming.
16:9WIDE
goes back to 12x optical zoom.
Select this item to record
a 16:9 wide picture. See page 39 for details.
STEADYSHOT
• Normally select ON.
• Select OFF when you do not have to worry about camera-shake.
AE SHIFT
Adjust
tile setting
level of AE (Automatic
Exposure).
See [)age 52 for details.
GAIN SHIFT <0dB/-3dB>
• Set tile gain value to 0dB.
• Set tile gain value to 3dB.
FRAME REC
• Normally select OFF.
• Select ON for cut recording. See page 61 for details.
When you remove tile power source, tile setting becomes
INT.REC
• Normally
select OFF. Select ON to make an interval
• Select INTERVAL
to set or change
the waiting
time
• Select REC TIME
When you remove
recording
time
OFF.
to set or change
tile recording
the power
source,
the setting
recording.
[br interval
recording.
time for interval
recording.
becomes
OFF, but the waiting
time
and
are retained.
Items
for the [i_ VTR SET
HiFi SOUND*
menu
• Select STEREO to [)lay back stereo sootld or main and sub sound (fur dual sound).
• Select 1 to [)lay back tile left sound (for stereo sound) or main sound (fur dual sound).
• Select 2 to [)lay back tile right sound (for stereo sound) or sub sound (for dual sound).
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Tile
are
AUDIO MIX*
Select this item to adjust
dial.
Items
for
the
_
tile balance
LCD/VF
between
tile stereo
1 and stereo 2 by turning
tile control
SET menu
LCD B,L
• Normally select BRT NORMAL.
• Select BRIGHT when tile LCD screen is dark. Tile battery
20%.
Even if you adjust the LCD B.L
tile recorded
picture
consumption
increases
by 10 to
is not affected.
>
LCD COLOR
Select this item and change tile level of tile indicator
down ( ) to adjust tile color intensity of the picture.
by turning
tile control
dial up (+) or
O
g
VF BRIGHT
Close
Select
tile LCD panel.
this item to adjust
when
you
turn
©
tile brightness
tile control
dial
up
of tile viewfinder.
(+), and
darker
Tile
when
you
viewfinder
turn
it down
becomes
brighter
_).
ZEBRA
• Normally select OFF.
• Select ON to shoot with the zebra pattern
viewfhlder.
displayed
on tile LCD screen
or in the
Items
for the
D
MEMORY
SET menu
CONTINUOUS
• Select OFF not to record continuously.
• Select ON to record 2 to 4 pictures continuously.
• Select MULTI SCRN to record nine pictures continuously.
QUALITY
pictures
in tile standard
in the fine image
still pictures
quality
in tile superfine
image
mode,
image
quality
using
quality
mode,
using
tile memory
mode,
using
tile
card
tile
PROTECT
• Normally select OFF not to protect still pictures.
• Select ON to protect selected still pictures against accidental erasure. See page 108 for
details.
SLIDE SHOW
Select this item to play back images
in a continuous
loop. See [)age 114 fbr details.
DELETE ALL
Select this item to delete all tile images.
See [)age 110 for details.
FORMAT
Select this item to format floppy disks or PC cards. See page 96 for details.
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PHOTO SAVE
Select this item to duplicate still pictures. See page 100 for details.
Items
for the _
CM
CM SEARCH
SET menu
• Select ON to search rising cassette memory.
• Select OFF to search without using cassette memory.
TITLEERASE
Erase tire title you have superimposed.
TITLE DSPL
• Select
• Select
E)N to display
tire title you have
OFF trot to display
the title.
superimposed.
TAPE TITLE
Select this item to label tire cassette
tape.
ERASE ALL
Select this item to erase all tire data in cassette
memory.
Items for the D TAPE SET menu
RECMODE
• Select SP when recording in SP (standard play) mode.
• Select LP when recording in LP (long play) mode.
AUDIO MODE <12BIT/16BIT>
• Normally select 12BIT to record two stereo sounds.
• Select 16BIT to record tire one stereo sound with high quality.
MIC LEVEL*
• Select AUTO to adjust tire recording level automatically.
• Select MANUAL to adjust tire recording level manually.
[i_REMAIN
• Select AUTO to display tire remaining time of the tape in tire following cases:
With tire power on or a tape inside, for eight seconds after tire remaining
time of tire tape
becomes certain.
For eight seconds after tire 1:2> or DISPLAY button is pressed.
During rewinding,
fhst folwarding,
and searching tire picture.
• Select E)N to always display tire remaining time of tire tape.
DATA
CODE
to display
to display
(late
date
during
and
recording
data
during
playback.
playback.
Items
for the _ SETUP menu
CLOCK SET
Select this item to reset tire date or time.
AUTO TV ON
3O
You can use this feature only with Sony TVs.
• Select OFF trot to turn on tire TV.
• Select ON to turn on tire TV automatically
when using tire LASER LINK flmction.
TV INPUT
Select
1, 2 or 3 of the video
is connected
to when
using
input
on tile TV which
the LASER
LINK
tile AV cordless
IR receiver
(not
supl)lied
)
function.
LTR SIZE
• Normally
• Select
select
NORMAL.
2X to display
tile selected
DEMO
MODE
• Select
• Select
ON to glance
over
OFF not to display
Notes
on
menu
item
by twice
size
of tile normal.
DEMO
tile flmction
demonstration.
of camcorder.
>
MODE
o
• DEMO
MODE
is set to STBY
(Standby)
at tile factory.
Tile demonstration
starts
about
10
O
minutes
after you set the POWER
You carl cancel tile demonstration
position
other than
tile POWER
switch
back to CAMERA.
• You
cannot
select
switch
to CAMERA
without
inserting
a cassette.
by inserting
a cassette,
setting
the POWER
switch
DEMO
MODE
when
a cassette
• To look at the demonstration
at once, eject
DEMO
MODE
and erase the menu display.
Items
for the
TIME
Select
this
item
g
CAMERA,
or select OFF in the menu system.
To select STBY again, set
to OFF when
DEMO
MODE
is set to ON, and set the POWER
switch
• If you insert a cassette
dtu'ing
tile demonstration,
recording
as usual. DEMO
MODE
automatically
WORLD
to a
_
to set
is inserted
o
in the camcorder.
tile demonstration
returns
to STBY.
stops.
You
the cassette,
if inserted.
Then select
The demonstration
will begin.
carl start
ON
of
OTHERS menu
tile clock
by a time
diffi_rence.
See page
119 for details.
BEEP
• Normally select MELODY so that a melody sounds when you start/stop
recording,
• Select NORMAL so that beeps sound when you start/stop
recording, etc.
• Select OFF when you do not want to hear tile beep sound.
etc.
COMMANDER*
• Select
ON
when
• Select
OFF when
using
tile supl)lied
not using
Remote
the Remote
DISPLAY
• Normally select LCD.
• Select V-OUT/LCD
to display
indicators
both on tile LCD screen
and TV screen.
REC LAMP
• Normally select ON.
• Select OFF when you do not want tile camera
light up.
recording
lamp on tile frorlt of tile unit to
COLOR BAR
• Normally select OFF not to display
• Select ON to display the color bar.
tile color bar.
DV EDITING
Select
this
item
(DV connecting
when
cable).
editing
a tape
See page
on another
84 for details.
equil)ment
connected
with
tile i.LINK
cable
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* These settings return to tile default 5 minutes or more after tile power source is
disconnected
or battery is removed. As far as the other items without an asterisk are
concerned, their settings are retained even when the power source is disconnected
or
battery is removed, as long as the vanadium
lithium battery is charged.
When recording a close subject
When REC LAMP is set to ON, tile red camera recording lamp on tile fl'ont of tile camcorder
may reflect on the subject if it is close. In this case, we recommend you set REC LAMP to
OFF.
Notes
• When playing
AUDIO MIX.
back a tape recorded
in tile 16-bit mode, you cannot
adjust
tile balance
in
• If you select 16BIT in AUDIO MODE, you cannot add an audio sound.
• If you select BRIGHT in LCD B.L., tile battery lid while recording decreases 10 to 20%.
When you use a power source other than the battery, tile menu item LCD B.L. is set to
BRIGHT automatically
and the item does not appear on tile screen.
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You can t'ecord a still picture like a photograph
for about seven seconds. This photo
recording is useflll when you want to enjoy a picture such as a photograph
or when you
print a picture using a video printer (not supplied). You can record about 510 pictures on a
60 minute tape in SP mode.
Besides the operation described here, this camcorder can record a still picture on a PC card
(not supplied), using the memory card slot (see page 102).
You can also record still/moving
pictm'es on a mini DV tape with all the pixels in the
progressive
mode. See page 35 for details.
(1) While pressing
tile small green button on tile POWER switch, set it to CAMERA.
(2) Keep pressing
PHOTO lightly until
LCD screen or ill tile viewfinder.
a still picture
and "CAPTURE"
on tile
>
Recording
does not start yet. To change tile still picture,
picture again, and keep pressing
PHOTO lightly again.
If you press PHOTO on tile Remote
tile LCD screen or ill tile viewfinder,
appears
release
PHOTO,
select
Tile sound
during
To record a still picture
still picture is recorded
Standby
those
Q.
0
Commander
when a still picture appears
on
tile camcorder
will record that still picture.
However,
you cannot select other still pictures by using this button.
(3) Press PHOTO deeper.
Tile still picture on tile LCD screen or ill tile viewfinder
is recorded
for about
seconds.
<
still
seven
seconds
while normal recording,
for about seven seconds
g
o
seven
is also recorded.
press PHOTO deeper. Then tile
and tile camcorder
returns to
mode.
f_CAPTURE
3
When
shooting
Install
the
in the
HVL
is in manual
exposm'e
When
{_appears
next
the video
Note
on
flash
the
dark
FDH2
video
is ready
still
flash
light
(not supplied)
screen
shoe.
If the exposm'e
or in the viewfinder,
to be used.
picture
When
picture
the still picture
recorded
on this camcorder
may be blurred.
This is not a malflmction.
When
you
press
to the accessory
mode, set it to automatic
exposure
mode.
to the "CAPTURE"
indicator
on the LCD
PHOTO
while
recording
back
on another
VCR,
the
a photo
The picture
on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder
recorded.
You cannot
check the recorded
picture
After the moving
picture
is recorded
will go back to Standby
mode.
is played
whenever
by pressing
as a still picture
for
about
you press PHOTO
PHOTO
lightly.
seven
seconds,
will
be
the camcorder
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You carl print a still picture by using tile video printer (not supplied). Connect tile video
printer using tile S video connecting cable (not supplied). ReDr to tile operating instruction
of the video printer as well.
Video printer
I
VIDEO
S VIDEO
LINE IN
®
/
AUDIO/VIDEO
: Signal flow-
(not supplied)
If the video printer
is not equipped
with S VIDEO input
Use tile supplied
k/V
connecting
cable. Connect
it to tile AUDIO/VIDEO
the yellow
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plug
of the cable
to tile VIDE()
input
of tile video
printer.
jack
and
connect
When
modifying
before shooting.
resolution.
Since
tile image
especially
tile digital
images
on your personal
You carl record
tile images
on a mini
taken
usefld
in progressive
when
you
mode
analyze
(1) Press MENU to display the menu
(2) Turn the control dial to select _,
(3) Turn
(4) Turn
the control
the control
(5) Press
MENU
dial to select
dial to select
to erase
does
high-speed
the menu
not
computer,
DV tape
set PROG.
SCAN to ON
fl'ame by frame with higher
go out of focus
actions
such
even
as sport
ill a pause,
it is
scenes.
in Standby mode.
then press the dial.
PROG. SCAN, then press
ON, then press the dial.
display.
The PROG.
3>
the dial.
SCAN
indicator
lights
0
"0
_D
up.
g
MENU
o
To return
to normal
Select OFF in step 4, then
Note on the progressive
Tile normal
TV broadcast
every
1/60 of a second.
apparent
image
displaying
but moving
area.
mode
press the control
dial.
mode
divides
tile screen into two finer fields and displays
Thus, tile actual
image
displayed
in an instant
covers
Displaying
tile whole
image
The setting at the factory
This camcorder is originally programed
to record
tile normal TV [brmat (Interlace format).
When
shooting
under
fluorescent
is not
a malfunction.
hie
systenl,
If you
want
still/moving
on a flfll screen
is called
than one in normal
every about
1/15
mode,
second.
pictm'es on a mini DV tape in
light
When
shooting
in tile progressive
mode under
phenomenon
may happen
in which
tile screen
rio
simultaneously
with all tile pixels.
In this mode tile pictm'e is clearer
objects
appear
jerky since tile picture
is read/output
them in turns
only half of tile
to stop
this
fluorescent
lights up
phenomenon,
light
brightly
or light
(Flicker
set PROG.
bulb, a rare
phenomenon}.
SCAN
This
to OFF in tile
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You carl fade in or out to give your recording a professional appearance.
When fading in, tile picture gradually
fades in while tile sound increases.
tile picture gradually
fades out while tile sound decreases.
When
fading out,
FADER
[a]
OVERLAP (FADE IN only)
[b]
MONOTONE
When fading in, tile picture gradually changes from black and white to color.
When fhding out, tile picture gradually changes fl'om color to black and white.
When fading
in [a]
(1) While tile camcorder
flashes.
(2) Press START/STOP
When fading
(1) During
mode, press FADER until tile desired
to start recording.
The fade indicator
indicator
stops flashing.
out [b]
recording,
(2) Press START/STOP
recording stops.
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is in Standby
press FADER until tile desired
to stop recording.
indicator
The fade indicator
flashes.
stops flashing,
and then
To cancel
Befbre
the
pressing
fader
function
START/STOP,
You cannot
use the fader
Tile START/STOP
MODE
press FADER
function
selector
until
tile fade
in the following
is set to £ ANTI
situations
GROUND
Tile camcorder
is in the photo
recording.
A title is displayed
on tile LCD screen
or in the viewfinder.
erase
it before
using
the fader
indicator
disappears.
SHOOTING
If' the title
is not
or 5SEC.
necessary,
flmction.
Note
Dm'ing
fading,
you
cannot
operate
tile DIGITAL
EFFECT
>
button.
The fader function is effective in the following
situations
• A big change of scene (FADE IN, FADE OUT)
• Tile beginning of a story (FADE IN)
• Tile end of a clay (FADE OUT)
• Change the scene while leaving the trace of the previous scene
If you use the fader function
repeatedly
Tile situation tile subject is in cannot be seen clearly,
enjoy.
When
the OVERLAP
indicator
Tile camcorder
automatically
being memorized,
displayed.
At this
condition.
appears
memorizes
tile image
thus making
recorded
tile OVERLAP
indicator
flashes
fast,
stage, tile picture
may not be recorded
CD
O
"O
CD
g
©
the [)icmre difficult
on a tape.
As tile image
to
is
and tile playback
picture
is
clearly,
depending
on tile tape
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When you shoot a subject with the light source behind
background,
use tile BACK LIGHT fimction.
Press
BACK
LIGHT.
[a] Subject
is too
[b] Subject
becomes
dark
Tile
[] indicator
because
bright
with
appears
tile subject
on tile LCD
screen
or a subject
with a light
or in tile viewfinder.
of backlight.
backlight
compensation.
After
shooting
Be sure to release this adjt*stment condition by pressing BACK LIGHT again. Tile []
indicator disappears.
Otherwise, tile picture will be too bright under nornml lighting
condition.
This function is also effective under the followin 9 conditions:
• A subject with a light source nearby or a mirror reflecting light.
• A white subject against a white background.
Especially when you shoot a person wearing
shiny clothes made of silk or synthetic fiber, his or her face tends to become dark if you do
not use this function.
Note on the BACKLIGHTfunction
When you press EXPOSURE or SHUTTER SPEED, tile BACK LIGHT flmction is canceled.
38
You
can record
Tile picture
viewfinder
a 16:9 wide
picture
to watch
on tile
16:9 wide-screen
TV
(16:9WIDE).
with black bands
at tile top and tile bottom
on tile LCD screen or in tile
[a] is tlormal.
Tile picture
on a normal
TV [b] is horizontally
compressed.
can watch
tile pictm'e
of normal
images
on a wide
screen
You
TV [c].
[a]
[c]
@
@
>
_<
(1) Set the POWER
switch
to CAMERA.
(2) Press MENU to display the menu.
(3) Turn the control dial to select _,
(4) Turn
the control
dial to select
O
r_
then press the dial.
16:gWIDE,
then press
(5) Turn the control dial to select ON, then press
(6) Press MENU to erase the menu display.
g
the dial.
O
the dial.
5
MENU
To cancel wide
mode
Select OFF in step 5, then press the control dial.
To watch
the tape recorded
in wide
mode
To watch tile tape recorded in 16:9WIDE mode, set it to flfll mode. For details, refer to tile
operating instruction of your TV.
Note that tile pictm'e recorded in 16:9WIDE mode looks compressed
on a normal TV.
Notes on wide
mode
• In wide mode, you cannot select tile oM movie flmction with DIGITAL EFFECT.
• You cannot select or cancel tile wide mode during recording.
• You cannot use tile wkte mode flmction when you set PROG. SCAN to ON.
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You can
make
pictures
like
[a]
those
of television
[b]
with
[c]
tile Picture
Effect
[d]
NEG. ART [a]
Tile rolor
of the picture
is reversed.
SEPIA
Tile picture
is sepia.
B&W
The pirture
is monochrome
(black
and
white).
SOLARIZE [b]
Tile light
SLIM
intensity
is clearer,
and
[c]
Tile pirture
expands
vertically.
STRETCH [d]
Tile picture
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expands
horizontally.
tile
picture
looks
like an illustration.
flmction.
(1) While in Standby
(2) Turn tile control
mode,
press PICTURE
EFFECT.
dial to select tile desired
picture
eftect mode.
2
>
<
NEG ART
I
LEA -1
_/IE_w
L
Q.
0
7o
I
L[SOLAR_ZE--
©
1
_/s,,M
PICTURE
To return
to normal
Press
PICTURE
Notes
on the
• When you
• You cannot
EFFECT
picture
mode
so that
tile indicator
disappears.
effect
turn tile power
off, tile camcorder
select SLIM and STRETCH
when
• While using tile picture
DIGITAL
EFFECT.
effect
function,
you
returns
automatically
you set PROG. SCAN
cannot
select
tile old
to normal
to ON.
movie
function
mode.
with
41
With tile following
picture. Tile sound
flmctions of Digital Effect, you carl add various
is recorded normally.
visual
effects to tile
STILL
You can record
a still picture to be superimposed
on a moving
picture.
FLASH
You carl record
still pictures
successively
at constant
intervals.
LUMI.
You carl replace
a brighter
portion
of a still picture
with a moving
picture.
TRAIL
You can record
the picture
which leaves an incidental
tile pictm'e
such
image,
such as a trail.
OLD MOVIE
You carl record
mode
to 16:9WIDE,
(1) While
ill Standby
picture
mode
effect
as an old
movie.
to SEPIA,
and
or Recording
Tile camcorder
tile al_propriate
mode,
Tile digital effect indicator
flashes.
(2) Turn tile control dial to select the desired
automatically
shutter
press DIGITAL
digital
sets
tile wide
speed.
EFFECT.
effect mode.
(3) Press tile control dial. The digital effect indicator
lights up and the bars appear.
The
bar does not appear in tile OLD MOVIE mode. The still picture is stored in memory
in the STILL or LUMI, mode.
(4) Turn tile control
dial to adjust
effects.
The longer the bar is, the greater the effects are.
STILL : Tile proportion
of still picture to moving
FLASH : Tile length of the intervals.
LUMI. : The brightness
of the area where
TRAIL : Tile length of time tile incidental
OLD MOVIE : No adjustment
necessary.
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picture.
you paste
image
the moving
remains.
picture.
STILL
]
>
TRA'L_I
DIGITAL
EFFECT
LILD
Q.
0
MOVIE
g
©
_
To cancel
Press
Notes
digital
DIGITAL
on
EFFECT
digital
• You cannot
Functions
Functions
• When you
STILL IIIIIIII
effects
so that
tile indicator
disappears.
effect
use the fbllowing
using tile FADER
flmctions
button
while
using the PHOTO
button
set the POWER
switch
to OFF,
using
tile digital
tile
digital
effect
effect.
will be canceled
automatically.
Notes on the OLD MOVIE mode
You cannot use tile fbllowing flmctions in tile OLD MOVIE mode.
Functions using the PROGRAM AE button
16:gWIDE mode
Functions
using the PICTURE EFFECT button
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Under normal conditions,
However, you can adjust
this unit automatically
manually the following
makes various adjustments
as it shoots.
flmctions to your preference.
Functions you can adjust by setting the AUTO LOCK selector to the center (auto lock
release) position
Brightness (exposure), shutter speed, white balance, and program AE
Functions you can adjust by setting MENU
Zebra pattern, recording level, deactivating
the Steady Shot, gain shift, and AE shift
Functions you can adjust
ND filter, focus
by using
other
buttons/switches
The following describes how to adjust all the flmctions
(see page 54) and focus (see page 57).
mentioned
above except program
AUTO LOCK selector
Set the selector
as shown below to maintain
or release the settings
of the flmctions.
AUTO
[a]
[LOCK
AUTO LOCK [a]
Select
HOLD
Select
Manual
Select
Adjust
tiffs position
to let the
trait
adjusts
all the flmctions
automatically.
[b]
tiffs position
position
this
after
setting
the functions
manually
to maintain
the settings.
[c]
position
to adjust
the exposure
manually
the flmctions
listed
under
the following
cases.
manually
[a]
above.
[b]
[al
• The background
is too bright (back lighting)
• Insufficient
light: most of the picture is dark
[b]
• Bright subject and dark background
• To record the darkness faithfully
(1) Set AUTO
LOCK selector
to the center
camcorder
is in Standby mode.
(2) Press EXPOSURE. The exposure
viewfinder.
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(3) Turn the control
dial to adjust
(auto lock release)
indicator
the exposure.
appears
position
while
on the LCD screen
the
or in the
AE
AUTO
2
F5.6 0dB
3>
<
To return
to automatic
Set AUTO LOCK selector
indicator.
exposure
o
£2.
0
"(3
mode
to AUTO LOCK or press EXPOSURE
to turn off the exposure
g
O
Notes
• Tile
control
• If you
• When
dial
does
not
have
a stop
position.
press PROGRAM
AE, the exposure
.you adjust
the exposure
manually,
(1) Set AUTO
LOCK selector
comes
back to automatic
adjustment
again.
you cannot
use tile BACK LIGHT
flmction.
to the center
camcorder
is in Standby mode.
(2) Press SHUTTER
SPEED. The shutter
in the viewfinder.
(auto lock release)
speed
(3) Turn the control dial to select the desired
from 1/4 to 1/10000.
indicator
speed.
position
appears
The available
while
the
on the LCD screen
shutter
speed
or
ranges
AUTO
6O
To return
to automatic
shutter
speed
mode
Set AUTO LOCK selector to AUTO LOCK or press SHUTTER
speed indicator.
When shooting
At slow shutter
at slow shutter
speed, automatic
speed
focus may be lost. Adjust
SPEED to turn off tile shutter
focus manually
using a tripod.
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White balance adjustment
makes white subjects look white and allows more natural color
balance for camera recording. Normally white balance is automatically
adjusted. You can
obtain better results by adjusting the white balance manually when lighting conditions
change quickly or when recording outdoors: e.g., neon signs, fireworks.
(1) Set AUTO LOCK selector to the center (auto lock release) position while the
camcorder
is in Standby mode.
(2) Press WHT
viewfinder.
BAL. The white
balance
indicator
appears
on the LCD screen
or in the
(3) Turn the control dial to select the appropriate
white balance mode under the
following
conditions.
As you turn the dial, the display changes as follows:
_°._ (One
push
white
halance)
*--* "÷:-(Outdoor)
_
_
(Indoor).
AUTO
WHT BAL
LLI'-'
Display
Shooting
conditions
_,,._
• Adjusting
the white halance according
This operation
is not available
during
described
-.'÷:(Outdoor)
_6,,c(Indoor)
a color matching
• Lighting
condition
• Too bright
• Under
46
on the next page to adjust
• Recording
a sunset/sunrise,
neon signs, or fireworks
• Under
to the light source.
recording.
Follow the steps
place
sodium
just after
fluorescent
changes
such
lamps
the settings
sunset,
lamp
quickly
as photography
or mercury
lamps
studios
again.
just before
sunrise,
If you
have
selected
_.o._in step
3
When you set tile white balance to one-push white balance mode, tile setting is locked and
maintained
even if lighting conditions
change. You can achieve recording with natural
colors without being affected by ambient light.
(With the _m_indicator on the screen)
(1) Shoot a white object such
(2) Press the control dial.
as paper
fully on the LCD screen
or in the viewfinder.
Tile _.",_indicator flashes quickly. When the white balance has been adjusted and stored in
the memory, tile indicator stops flashing. Tile setting will be maintained
for about one hour
after the battery is detached.
>
To return
to automatic
adjustments
Set AUTO LOCK selector to AUTO LOCK o1"press WHT BAL to turn off tile white
indicator.
<
balance
0
c_
g
Notes on the _o_ indicator on the screen
• Ttle state of tile indicator shows as follows:
Slow flashing: white balance is not adjusted.
Fast flashing: white balance is being adjusted.
Lights up: white balance has been adjusted.
• When tile _.",_indicator remains flashing even if you press tile control
automatic white balance mode.
Notes on white
0
dial, shoot in
balance
• When you shoot with studio lighting oi"video lighting, use tile @,r (indoor) mode.
• When you shoot with fluorescent lighting, use automatic white balance mode. If you use
tile =,,6,_(indoor) mode, white balance may not be adjusted appropriately.
Shooting when lighting conditions change
• When lighting conditions have changed, readjust tile white balance with tile control dial
while tile camcorder is in Standby mode.
• When you adjust the exposure and shutter speed manually, and move from indoors to
outdoors, or vice versa, adjust tile white balance again.
• When you move from indoors to outdoors, or vice versa, or detach tile battery for
replacement
while shooting in automatic white balance mode or set tile POWER switch to
CAMERA, point tile camcorder at a white subject for about 10 seconds before you start
recording.
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You can adjust tile recording
adjust.
(1) Set tile POWER switch
sound
level. Use headphones
to monitor
the sound
when you
to CAMERA.
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
Press MENU to display the menu.
Turn tile control dial to select _, then press tile dial.
Turn the control dial to select MIC LEVEL, then press the dial.
Turn the control dial to select MANUAL, then press the dial.
Turn the control dial to select LEVEL SET, then press the dial.
Turn the control dial to adjust the microphone level, so that the peak indicator in
the lower-right corner does not light up. It is recommended to use headphones (not
supplied) to monitor the sound when making the adjustment.
(8) Press MENU to erase the menu display.
7
To adjust
the
Select AUTO
in step 5, then
microphone
press
level
the control
automatically
dial.
Notes on the adjustment
• Tile sound level setting is retained as long as tile power is on and for about five minutes
after removing tile battery.
• Sound level indicator appears at tile lower right on tile LCD screen or in tile viewfinder.
The sound input through
the AUDIO/VIDEO jack
You cannot adjust tile recording level of tile sound.
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Using
theNDfilter(corresponds
to16%
ofthequantity
oflight),
youcarlrecord
apicture
clearly,
preventing
thepicture
fromgoing
outoffocus
under
bright
conditions.
When
ND ON
flashes
on
the
LCD
screen
or
in the
viewfinder
Tile ND filter is necessary. Press ND FILTER so that tile ND ON indicator
Tile ND filter is now activated.
When
ND OFF
flashes
on
the
LCD
screen
Tile ND filter is not necessary. Press ND FILTER so that
flashing.
Tile ND filter is now deactivated.
or
in the
the
ND
appears.
viewfinder
>
OFF indicat©r stops
Q.
0
g
ND FILTER
©
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You earl set tile camcorder to display a zebra pattern (diagonal stripes) in tile portion of tile
picture on tile LCD screen or in tile viewfinder
with a subject whose brightness exceeds a
certain level. Tile portion of tile picture where zebra pattern appears is an area of high
brightness and overexposure.
You can check tile picture level of a subject by displaying tile
zebra pattern. Use tile zebra pattern as a guide for adjusting tile exposure and shutter speed
so that you can get tile desired pictm'e.
(1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA.
(2) Press MENU to display the menu.
(3) Turn the control dial to select _,
(4) Turn the control
dial to select
then press
ZEBRA,
the dial.
then press the dial.
(5) Turn the control dial to select ON, then press
(6) Press MENU to erase the menu display.
the dial.
ZESm_
_
_1_
LeD
B
L
_
LCB_VF
O_F
SET
1
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_
_
I_
LeD _ L
LeD COLOR
VF BRIGHT
_E:UR_
ETC
LCD]VF
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_
_
_M
Select
the
OFF in step
zebra
a, then
pattern
press
tile control
dial.
Notes on shooting
with the zebra pattern
• A zebra pattern appears at more than 100 IRE.
• Even though you see tile zebra pattern on tile LCD screen
pattern is not recorded.
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SET
r,::L
MENU
To erase
_1_
kco
B L
LCO COLOR
,'F _RIGHT
or in tile viewfinder,
tile zebra
When
tile Steady Shot function
is working,
tile camcorder
compensates
for camera-shake.
You can release tile Steady Shot flmction when you do not need to use it. Tile _o;_indicator
appears on tile LCD screen or ill tile viewfinder.
Do not use tile Steady Shot function when
shooting a stationary object with a tripod.
(3) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA.
(2) Press MENU to display the menu.
(3) Turn
the control
dial to select
_,
(4) Turn
(5) Turn
the control
the control
dial to select
dial to select
STEADYSHOT,
OFF, then press
(6) Press
MENU
to erase
the menu
then press
the dial.
then press
the dial.
>
the dial.
13_
<
_D
display.
0
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O
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D16_9WlOE
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FT
FRAME
REC
INT REC
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BT_
OF
GAIN
FRAME
INT
SHIFT
REC
REC
_RETURN
To activate
the Steady
Shot
function
Select ON in step 5, then press the control dial.
again
Notes on the Steady Shot function
• Tile Steady Shot function will not correct excessive cameraMlake.
• If you use a tele conversion lens (not supplied) or a wide conversion
tile Steady Shot function may not work.
lens (not supplied),
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(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
Set the POWER switch to CAMERA.
Press MENU to display tile menu.
Turn the control dial to select _, then press the dial.
Turn tile control dial to select AE SHIFT, then press the dial.
Turn tile control dial to adjust brightness, then press tile dial.
Darker picture *---+Brighter picture
(6) Press MENU to erase the menu display.
To deactivate
Set tim bar indicator
AE shift
at the center
in step 5, then
press the control
When you adjust AE shift
The [] 4to []+4indicatorisdisplayedontheLCDscreenorintheviewfinder.
varies corresponding
to the AE shift level.
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dial.
Thenumber
(1) Set tile POWER
switch
to CAMERA.
(2) Press MENU to display tile menu.
(3) Turn tile control dial to select _, then press
the dial.
(4) Turn
then press
tile control
dial to select
GAIN
SHIFT,
(5) Turn tile control dial to select -3dB, then press
(6) Press MENU to erase the menu display.
To deactivate
gain
tile dial.
tile dial.
shift
Select 0dB in step 5, then press the control dial.
What is gain shift
When shooting in bright conditions, the gain shift flmction automatically
adjusts the
automatic exposure control's gain vah_e to 3dB as mt_ch as possible. This helps you shoot
pictures with less noises in a bright condition. In dark conditions, the trait operates as usual.
When you adjust gain shift
The N indicator is displayed on the LCD screen
or in the viewfinder.
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You can select
situation,
fl'om
refi_rring
five
PROGRAM
AE
(Auto
Exposure)
modes
to suit
yore" shooting
to tile fbllowing.
Select a proper PROGRAM AE mode refen'ing to tile following description.
A: Aperture
priority mode
Selecting tile aperture to determine tile desired depth of field. Gain and tile shutter speed are
automatically
set in combination
with the aperture value to maintain appropriate
exposure.
ri_ S: Shutter speed priority mode
Selecting tile shutter speed manually. Tile exposure value changes in accordance with tile
selected shutter speed.
()_ : Sports lesson mode
Capturing high speed action in sports
such as golf or tennis
: Sunset & Moon mode
Recording sunset, night views, fireworks or neon signs
¢2: Low lux mode
For recording a subject in insufficient light. Subject becomes bright.
Notes
on focus
setting
• In tile Sports lesson
mode,
you
cannot
take
close
ups
because
only on subjects
in tile middle
to far distance.
• In the Sunset & Moon mode, the camcorder
is set to focus
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only
tile camcorder
on
distant
is set to focus
subjects.
(1) Set AUTO LOCK selector to tile center (auto lock release)
camcorder
is in Standby or Recording
mode.
(2) Press PROGRAM
AE.
position
while
(3) Turn tile control dial so that tile symbol of tile desired PROGRAM
matches the indicator
oil the LCD screen or in the viewfinder.
When
you select
the aperture
press the control dial.
(4) In aperture
priority mode
priority
mode
or the shutter
(_'_ A) or shutter
control dial to select the desired
Aperture
priority
mode:
aperture
speed
value
priority
(F value)
tile
AE mode
speed
priority
mode
(P_I_S), turn the
or shutter
mode,
speed.
Turn the control dial to select the desired aperture
value. As you turn the dial, the F
value changes between
F1.6 and F11.
For a smaller aperture,
select a higher value. Gain and the shutter speed change in
accordance
with the selected aperture
Shutter
speed priority
mode:
shutter
the viewfinder.
selected shutter
speed,
select
a smaller
The gain and aperture
speed.
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value
values
indicator
change
As you turn the dial,
on the LCD
in accordance
screen
or in
with the
3,4
I
To return
r_
value.
Turn the control dial to select the desired shutter speed.
shutter speed changes between
1/60 and 1/10000.
For a faster
O
to
automatic
adjustment
I
I
mode
Set AUTO LOCK selec'tor to AUTO LOCK or press PROGRAM AE so that the indicator
disappears.
When you focus in telephoto
You cannot choose F1.6, F2 and F2.4.
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About
the
depth
of
field
Ttle depth
of field is tile in focus range,
measured
distance
in fl_ont. Ttle depth
of field can vary with
Lowering
provides
while
ttle F value
(large
iris) reduces
a larger
depth
of field. Zooming
the depth
The depth
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of field
of field
in wide
angle
fl'om tile distance
the iris (F value)
behind
a subject
to tile
and ttle focal length.
ttle depth
of field. Raising
the F value
in telephoto
position
offers a smaller
position
(small
depth
is greater.
Shallow
Deep
Iris
Open (Low F value)
Close (High F value)
Zoom
Telephoto
Wide (W)
(T)
iris)
of field
In tile following
[a]
cases you should
[b]
obtain
better results
[c]
by adjusting
tile focus manually.
[d]
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•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Insufficient light [a]
Subjects with little contrast
walls, sky, etc. [b]
Too much brightness behind tile subject [c]
Horizontal
stripes [d]
Subjects through fi'osted glass
Subjects beyond nets, etc.
Bright subject or subject reflecting light
Shooting a stationary subject when using a tripod
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When focusing manually, first focus in telephoto before recording, and then reset the shot
length.
(1) Slide FOCUS down to MANUAL.
The _ indicator appears on the LCD screen or in the
view finder.
(2) Turn the fbcus ring to focus on the subject.
1
FOCUS
AuTo
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To focus in infinity
Slide FOCUS to INFINITY.
_ indicator appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder.
This flmction is useful when the nearer subject is fbcused automatically,
and you want to
focus on a t?lraway subject.
To shoot
with
auto
Press PUSH AUTO.
focusing
momentarily
The auto focus functions while you are pressing PUSH AUTO.
Use this button to focus on one subject and then another with smooth
When you release PUSH AUTO, manual focusing resumes.
To return
to the autofocus
mode
Slide FOCUS up to AUTO to mrn off v_ or _
indicator.
To shoot in relatively dark places or to shoot the subject moving
Shoot at wide-angle after focusing in the telephoto position.
If -" lights up
Subject is too close.
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fbcusing.
quickly
outside
You carl make a time-lapse recording by setting tile camcorder to automatically
record
standby sequentially.
You carl achieve an excellent recording for flowering, emergence,
with this flmction.
(1) Set the POWER
switch
to CAMERA.
(2) Press MENU to display the menu.
(3) Turn the control dial to select _, then press
(4) Turn the control
and
etc.,
dial to select
INT.REC,
the dial.
then press
(5) Turn the control dial to select SET, then press
(6) Set INTERVAL
and REC TIME.
@ Turn the control dial to select INTERVAL,
the dial.
the dial.
then press
the dial.
3>
@ Turn the control dial to select the desired waiting time, then press
The time: 30SEC _-_ 1MIN _-_ 5MIN _-_ 10MIN.
the dial.
@ Turn the control dial to select REC TIME, then press the dial.
(_) Turn the control dial to select the desired recording
time, then press
The time: 0.5SEC _-_ 1SEC _-_ 1.5SEC _-_ 2SEC.
(_ Turn
(7) Turn
the control
the control
dial to select
dial to select
_
RETURN,
ON, then press
then press
the dial.
the dial.
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the dial.
(8) Press MENU to erase the menu display. The interval recording
indicator
flashes.
(9) Press START/STOP
to start interval recording.
The interval recording
indicator
lights up.
MENU
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To cancel
the interval
recording
• Set INT.REC to OFF in tile menu system.
• Set tile POWER switch to OFF, VTR or MEMORY.
To stop the interval
recording
momentarily
and perform
normal
recording
Press START/STOP. You can perfbrm tile normal recording only once. To cancel tile nornlal
recording, press START/STOP again.
During the interval recording mode
Tile INTERVAL indicator appears.
Notes on interval recording
• You cannot do interval recording with photo recording.
• You cannot perform interval recording in tile MEMORY mode.
• There may be a discrepancy in recording time of up to +/ 6 frames fl'om tile selected time.
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You can make a recording with a stop-motion
animated effect using cut recording. To create
this effect, alternately move the subject a little and make a cut recording. We recommend
you to use a tripod, and to operate the camcorder using the Remote Commander
in steps 6
and 7.
(1) Set the POWER
switch
to CAMERA.
(2) Press MENU to display the menu.
(3) Turn the control dial to select _, then press
(4) Turn
(5) Turn
the control
the control
dial to select
dial to select
(6) Press MENU to erase the menu display.
(7) Press START/STOP
to start cut recording.
about six flames, and returns
to recording
(8) Move
the subject,
and repeat
the dial.
FRAME REC, then press
ON, then press the dial.
the dial.
The camcorder
standby.
makes
a recording
for
step 7.
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To cancel the cut recording
• Set FRAME REC to OFF in tile menu system.
• Set tile POWER switch to OFF, VTR, or MEMORY.
Notes on cut recordin 9
• Tile last recorded cut is longer than other cuts.
• Tile proper remaining tape time is not indicated
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if you use this function
continuously.
If you use a tape with cassette memory, you cart superimpose
the titles while recording or
after recording. When you [)lay back the tape, the title is displayed for five seconds fl'om the
point where you superimposed
it.
You cart select from eight preset titles and two original (CUSTOM TITLE) to superimpose
over tile picture.
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To superimpose
the title from
beginning
After step 7, l)ress START/STOP to start recording.
To superimpose
the title
while
you
are recording
After pressing START/STOP
to start recording, start fi'om step l. In this case, beep or
melody is not heard.
To use the custom
When
you
want
to use
title
tile ctlstom
title,
select
r'_ in step
2.
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Notes
on superimposing
a title
• If you have not given any ctlstonl
• Tile FADER flmction
works while
• If'you
while
title, "
the title
display
tile menu or title menu
the menu or title menu is being
..." appears on tile
is displayed,
however,
while superimposing
displayed.
display.
tile title
does not fade.
a title, the title is not recorded
Title color changes as follows:
WHITE *---*YELLOW *---*VIOLET *---* RED *---*CYAN *---*GREEN *---*BLUE
Title size changes as follows:
SMALL *--* LARGE
Title
position
When
you
title size
Notes
changes
as follows:
select
tile title
"LARGE"
you
on the
• Depending
displayed.
size
"SMALL,"
carl choose
you
carl
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the
9 positions.
When
you
select
tile
title
on size
or position
of tile title,
both
• If you input
13 characters
or more for a LARGE
a SMALL
size after the position
is set.
• When
choose
8 positions.
title is displayed,
LCD
BRIGHT
and
of date
title,
and
time
the title
microphone
or either
is automatically
level
indicators
of them
is not
reduced
do not
into
appear.
(1) Press MENU to display tile menu.
(2) Turn tile control dial to select _,
(3) Turn
(4) Turn
tile control
tile control
dial to select
dial to select
then press
the dial.
TITLEERASE,
then press the dial.
tile title you want to erase, then press
(5) Make sure tile title is the one you want to erase, then press
(6) Press MENU to erase the menu display.
tile dial.
the control
dial again.
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Note
If you use a cassette tape set to prevent accidental erasure, you cannot erase the title. Slide
the protect tab so that the red portion is not visible.
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If you use a tape with cassette memory, you carl make up to two titles and store them in tile
camcorder. We recommend
you to set tile POWER switch to VTR or eject tile cassette befbre
you begin.
Your title carl have up to 20 characters.
(1) Press TITLE to display tile title menu.
(2) Turn
(3) Turn
the control
the control
dial to select T#, then press the dial.
dial to select the first line (CUSTOM1)
then press the dial.
(4) Turn the control dial to select the column
dial.
of the desired
(5) Turn the control dial to select the desired character,
(6) Repeat steps 4 and 5 until you finish the title.
(7) To finish
the titling
work,
turn the control
or second
line (CUSTOM2),
character,
then press
then press
dial to select
the
the dial.
[SET], then press
the dial.
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To edit
a title
you
have
stored
In step 3, select CUSTOM1 or CUSTOM2,
change tile title.
depending
on which
title you want
to edit, then
If you take 5 minutes or longer to enter characters while a cassette is in the camcorder
Ttle power goes off automatically.
Characters you have entered remain. Set tile POWER
switch to OFF once, then to CAMERA, then proceed from step 1.
To erase
a character
In step 4, turn the control dial to select [("] then press tile dial. Tile last character
Repeat this step until all characters are deleted.
is erased.
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If you
use
a tape
with
cassette
memory,
you
carl label
a cassette.
Tile
label
carl consist
of up
to 10 characters and is stored in cassette memory. When you insert tile labeled cassette and
turn the power on, the label is displayed on tile LCD screen, in the viewfinder, or on the TV
sci'een.
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
Insert the cassette you want to label.
Set the POWER switch to VTR.
Press MENU to display the menu.
Turn the control dial to select {_, then press the dial.
Turn the control dial to select TAPE TITLE, then press the dial.
Turn the control dial to select the column of the desired character, then press the
dial.
(7) Turn the control dial to select the desired character, then press the dial.
(8) Repeat steps 6 and 7 until you finish the label.
(9) Turn the control dial to select [SET], then press the dial.
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To erase
In step
a character
6 turn
tile control
dial
to select
[ (- ]. then
press
tile dial.
Tile last character
is erased.
To change the label you have made
Insert
tile cassette
to change
tile label,
and
operate
in tile same
If the _
mark appears
in step 5
Tile cassette memory is foil. If you erase tile title in tile cassette,
If you have superimposed
When tile label is displayed,
Note
on "-----"
indicator
Ttle "
- " indicates
indicator
has fewer
way
to make
a new
label.
you carl label it.
titles in the cassette
up to 4 titles also appear.
displayed
on the
LCD screen
>
<
or in the
tile number
of characters
you carl select for tile
than 10 spaces,
tile cassette
memory
is full.
viewfinder
label.
When
tile "
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Note on the cassettes
If you use a cassette tape set to prevent accidental
protect tab so that tile red portion is not visible.
erasure,
you cannot
label it. Slide tile
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Connect
tile camcorder
to your
When monitoring
tile playback
reconlnleil¢t
yo/|
to
use
house
TV or VCR to watch
picture
by connecting
currellt
for
tile power
Open tile jack cover and connect
tile camcorder
supplied
A/V connecting
cable. Set tile TV/VCR
Turn down
the volume
of the camcorder.
the playback
picture
on the TV screen.
tile camcorder
to your TV, we
source.
to tile inputs
on tile TV by using
selector
on tile TV to VCR.
tile
To get higher
quality
picttu'es
in DV format,
connect
the camcorder
to your TV using the S
video connecting
cable (not supplied).
If you are going to connect
the camcorder
using the S video connecting
cable (not supplied)
[a],
you
do
not need
to connect
the yellow
(video)
plug
of the A/V
connecting
cable
[b].
(not supplied)
IN
S VIDEO
S VIDEO
@ VIDEO
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If your
Connect
AUDIO/VIDEO
flow-
VCR or TV is a monaural
only tile white plug for
connect
tile white
R (right) signal.
l)lug,
tile sound
type
audio
When you adjust the TV screen
Set COLOR BAR to ON in tile menu
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on both
is L (left)
tile camcorder
signal.
If you
and tile VCR
connect
tile
system. Tile color bar is displayed
red
or tile TV. If you
plug,
tile sound
on tile TV screen.
is
Once you connect
tile AV cordless
IR receiver
(not supplied)
having
tile _,,LASER LINK
mark to your TV or VCR, you carl easily view tile picture on your TV. For details, refer to tile
operating instruction of tile AV cordless IR receiver.
LASER LINK is a system which transmits and receives a picture and sound between video
equipment
having tile _ mark by using infrared rays.
To play back on a TV
(1) Set tile POWER switch on tile camcorder
to VTR.
(2) After connecting your TV and AV cordless
cordless IR receiver to ON.
(3) Turn tile TV on and set tile TV/VCR
IR receiver,
set tile POWER switch
_/_
>
c_
<
on tile AV
R
selector
on tile TV to VCR.
(4) Press LASER LINK. Tile lamp of tile LASER LINK button
(5) Press [2> on tile camcorder to start playback.
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lights up.
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(6) Adjust
tile angle and direction
of both tile camcorder
and AV cordless
IR receiver.
To cancel the LASERLINKfunction
Press LASER LINK.
If you
• You
AUTO
use a Sony TV
carl tttrn on tile TV automatically
TV ON
to ON
of the following;
Point tile LASER
in the
LINK
menu
emitter
when
system
towards
you
and
press
turn
tile TV's
remote
Turn on tile LASER LINK button
and press [2>.
• You carl switch
the video input of tile TV automatically
IR receiver
is connected.
To do so, set AUTO
TV ON
video
input
(1, 2, 3) in tile menu
system.
With
sound
may be disconnected
momentarily
• Tile above features
may not work with
LASER
tile TV's
some
LINK
main
sensor
or [2>. To do so, set
switch
and
on, then
press
LASER
do either
LINK.
to tile one which
tile AV cordless
to ON and TV INPUT
to the same
models,
when
tile video
some TV models.
however,
input
tile picture
and
is switched.
Notes on LASER LINK
• When LASER LINK is activated (tile LASER LINK button is lit), tile camcorder consumes
power. Press and turn off the LASER LINK button when it is not needed.
• When the conversion lens (not supplied) is installed, the transmission
of infrared rays may
be blocked.
You can use LASER LINK in the following
• Tile POWER switch is set to VTR.
• Tile POWER switch is set to CAMERA
stores).
situations:
without
cassette
inside
(For demonstration
at
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You carl play back recorded images with the picture effect. The available
NEG. ART, SEPIA, B&W and SOLARIZE.
picture
During playback, press PICTURE EFFECT.
See [)age 40 for details on the picture efflect.
PICTURE
EFFECT
To return
to normal
mode
Press PICTURE EFFECT so that the indicator
If you turn
The picture
disappears.
the power off or stop playin 9 back
effect is automatically
canceled.
The picture you apply picture effects to
The picture with the picture effect ts not output
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through
the g DV IN/OUT
jack,
effects are
You can play back recorded images with tile digital effect.
Tile available digital effects are STILL, FLASH, LUMI. and TRAIL.
(1) During
playback,
(2) Turn tile control
press DIGITAL
EFFECT.
dial to select tile desired
digital
effect mode.
(3) Press tile control dial. Tile digital effect indicator lights up and tile bars appear.
picture is stored in memory in tile STILL or LUMI. mode.
(4) Turn tile control
dial to adjust
Tile still
tile effects.
See page 42 for details on tile digital effect.
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To return
to normal
mode
Press DIGITAL EFFECT so that tile indicator disappears.
If you turn the power off or stop playing
Tile digital effbct is automatically canceled,
back
The picture you apply digital effects to
Tile picture with tile digital effect is not output
througtl
tile r, DV IN/OUT
jack.
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You can search
fbr tile boundaries
search tile beginning
of tile specific
• Using cassette
• Without
using
You can only
memory,
cassette
operate
with
of recorded
date and
tape with date
Date Search
play back fl'om tile point,
there
you can select
memory.
tile date
the Remote
Comnmnder.
You carl use this flmction only when playing
(1) Set the POWER switch to VTR.
displayed
on tile LCD
back a tape with cassette
(2) Press MENU to display the menu.
(3) Turn the control dial to select CM SEARCH
in _,
then press
(4) Turn the control dial to select ON, then press the dial.
(5) Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander
repeatedly,
indicator
appears.
flmction.
are two
To
ways:
screen.
memory
(p. 116).
the dial.
until
the date search
(6) Press _
or _
to select the date for playback.
Playback starts fl'om tile beginning of tile selected date automatically.
5
MENU
To stop searching
Pressl
Notes
• Ttle interval
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of tile boundaries
between
tile dates needs
olore than two minutes.
Tile
camcorder may not search if tile beginning of tile recorded date is too close to tile next one.
• Tile black cursor on tile screen indicates tile date that was selected previously.
• If a tape has a blank portion in tile beginning or between recorded portions, tile date search
function will not work correctly.
• Up to six date data carl be stored in a cassette memory.
Ifyouusethetape
without
cassette
memory,
skipsteps
3and4.
(1)Setthe POWER switch to VTR.
(2) Press MENU to display the menu.
(3) Turn the control dial to select CM SEARCH in _,
then press
(4) Turn the control dial to select OFF, then press the dial.
(5) Press
SEARCH
MODE
indicator
appears,
(6) When the cun'ent
on tile Remote
position
is [b], press
Commander
I'_'_
repeatedly,
to search
search towards
[c]. Each time you press _
the previous
or next date,
Playback starts automatically
when (late changed.
towards
tile dial.
until
the date
[a] or press
or I_lP4, the camcorder
_
searches
search
to
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SEARCH
MODE
MENU
To stop searching
Pressl
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You carl search
use a tape with
You call only
fbr the boundaries
cassette
memory,
operate
with
of recorded
tape with
you carl select tile title
tile Remote
Commander.
You carl use this flmction only when playing
(1) Set the POWER switch to VTR.
back a tape with cassette
(2) Press MENU to display the menu.
(3) Turn the control dial to select CM SEARCH
(4) Turn the control
dial to select
(5) Press SEARCH MODE
indicator
appears.
title
Title Search flmction.
If you
displayed
on tile LCD screen.
ON, then press
on tile Remote
ill _,
then press
memory
(p. 116).
the dial.
the dial.
Commander
repeatedly,
until
tile title search
(6) Press _
or _
to select tile title for playback.
Playback starts from the scene of tile selected title automatically.
To stop
Pt'essll.
searching
Notes
• You cannot superimpose
or search a title, if you use a cassette tape without
memory.
• The camcorder may not search, if a tape has a blank portion in tile between
portions.
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cassette
of tile recorded
You carl search
Photo Search:
• Using
screen.
• Without
for tile recorded
cassette
memory,
using
cassette
you
still picture
carl select
call only
operate
Search
tile recorded
date
fimction.
which
There
are two
is displayed
on tile
modes
in
LCD
memory.
You carl also search
for still pictures
seconds
automatically
Photo Scan
carl use tile Photo Scan ftmction.
You
Photo
with
one after
ftmction.
tile Remote
another
and
Even if your
display
each picture
tape has no cassette
for five
memory,
you
Commander.
3>
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You carl use this flmction only when playing
(1) Set the POWER switch to VTR.
back a tape with cassette
the control
(5) Press SEARCH
search indicator
dial to select
ON, then press
MODE on the Remote
appears.
(p. 116).
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(2) Press MENU to display the menu.
(3) Turn the control dial to select CM SEARCH
(4) Turn
memory
in _,
then press
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the dial.
the dial.
Commander
repeatedly,
until
the photo
(6) Press I_1_ or _
to select the date for playback.
Playback starts from the photo of the selected date automatically.
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To stop searching
Press II.
Note
When
you
portions,
play
tile
back
photo
a tape
search
which
flmction
has
may
a blank
portion
not work
If you use a tape without cassette nlemory,
(1) Set tile POWER switch to VTR.
in tile between
skip tile steps 3 and 4.
(2) Press MENU to display tile menu.
(3) Turn the control dial to select CM SEARCH in _,
then press
(4) Turn the control dial to select OFF, then press the dial.
(5) Press
SEARCH
search indicator
(6) Press _
or _
MODE
on the Remote
appears.
to select
the photo
Commander
for playback.
I_lP4, the camcorder
searches for the previous
Playback starts from tile photo automatically.
MODE
To stop searching
Pressl.
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of' tile recorded
correctly.
repeatedly,
the dial.
until
the photo
Each time you press
or next scene.
I._,_1 or
You can use this flmction whether the tape has cassette
(1) Set the POWER switch to VTR.
(2) Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander
indicator
displayed
oil tile LCD screen.
(3) Press I_1_ or I_lP-I.
Each photo is displayed
for about
5 seconds
memory
or not.
repeatedly
until
the photo
scan
automatically.
3>
CL
MODE
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SEARCH
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To stop scanning
Pressl
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Using tile Remote Commander,
you can easily go back to tile desired point oil a tape after
playback.
(1) During playback,
press ZERO SET MEMORY at the point you later want to locate.
The counter shows "0:00:00"
screen or in the viewfinder.
and "ZERO
SET MEMORY"
(2) Press • when you want to stop playback.
(3) Press _
to rewind or press _
to fast-forward
point. The tape stops automatically
"ZERO SET MEMORY"
disappears
(4) Press [:=>.
appears
oil tile LCD
the tape to the counter's
zero
when the counter reaches approximately
and the time code appears.
zero.
ZERO SET
MEMORY
Note on the tape counter
There may be a discrepancy
Notes
of several
seconds
fl'om tile time code.
on ZERO SET MEMORY
• Press ZERO SET MEMORY again before step 3 to cancel tile memory.
• ZERO SET MEMORY may not function when there is a blank portion
a tape.
• ZERO SET MEMORY flmctions in Standby mode.
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between
pictures
oil
You can display recording
screen or in tile viewfinder
tile TV.
data (date/time
or various settings when recorded) on tile LCD
during playback (Data Code). Tile Data Code is also displayed on
Press DATA CODE during
playback.
DATA CODE
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To select
the items
to be displayed
Set DATA CODE in tile menu system, and select the following items:
When DATE/CAM
is selected: date --_ various settings (SteadyShot, PROGRAM
speed, white balance, aperture value, gain) ---+ no indicator.
When DATE is selected: date ---+ no indicator.
AE, shutter
When you record a picture with adjusting the exposure to the darkest manually
"CLOSE" appears at tile position of tile iris indicator on tile LCD screen or in tile viewfinder.
When bars (...... ) appear
• A blank portion of tile tape is being played back.
• Tile tape was recorded by a camcorder without having
• Tile tape is unreadable
due to tape damage or noise.
date and time set.
Note
Tile pictures
taken with tile memory
card slot is not recorded
with tile camera
data.
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You carl create your own video program by editing with any other 1_" DV, MI_" mini DV,
[] 8 ram, I-liB Hi8, NiN VHS, SNiN S VHS, NISIN VHSC, SNISIN S VHSC, RI Betamax or
ED Betamax VCR that has audio/video
inputs. You carl edit with little deterioration
of picture and sound quality when using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable).
Connect tile camcorder
IL4415/IL4435/2DV/4DV
to tile VCR using tile SUl)plied A/V connecting cable or tile VMCi.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) (not supplied).
Using the A/V connecting
cable [a] or S video
connecting
cable
(not
supplied)
[b]
Set tile input selector on tile VCR to LINE.
TV
(not supplied)
S VIDEO
IN
[b] ._:_.......
VIDEO IN
VC
S VIDEO
AUDIO/VIDEC
[a]
AUDIO
IN
.z:£_ : Signal flow
Notes on editing when using the A/V connecting cable
• Press DATA CODE, SEARCH MODE on tile Remote Commander,
or DISPLAY to turn off'
the display indicators. Otherwise, tile indicators will be recorded on tile tape.
• If your TV or VCR is a monaural type, connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting
cable fbr video to tile TV or VCR. Connect only the white or red plug for audio to the TV or
VCR. If you connect tile white plug, tile sound is L (left) signal. If you conuect tile red plug,
tile sound is R (right) signal.
• You carl edit precisely by connecting a LANC cable to this camcorder and other video
equipment
having fine synchro-editing
flmction, using this camcorder as a player.
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Using the iilNK
cable (DV connecting
cable)
Simply connect the VMC IL4415/IL4435/2DV/4DV
i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable)
(not supplied) to [_DV IN/OUT and to DV IN/OUT of the DV products. With digital to
digital connection, video and audio signals are transmitted
in digital form for high-quality
editing.
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(not supplied)
t DV
: Signal
IN/OUT
_
g
flow
Notes on editing when using the iilNK cable (DV connecting cable)
• You can connect one VCR only.
• You can record pictm'e, sound and system data at the same time on the DV products by
using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) only.
• You cannot edit the titles, display indicator or the contents of cassette memory.
• If you record playback pause picture with the r. DV IN/OUT jack, the recorded pictm'e
becomes rough. And when you play back the picture using the other video equipment,
the
picture may jitter.
• You can also use the camcorder as a recorder with this connection. In this case "DV IN"
indicator appears on the screen.
• When you use the camcorder as a recorder, the color balance
monitor screen. But this is not recorded on the tape.
may be incorrect
on the
To perform a more precise editing
Use DV synchro editing function (see page 84).
(1) Insert
a blank
tape
(or a tape
tape
into
the camcorder.
recorded
(2) Play
back
to start
the recorded
editing,
(3) On the VCR,
(4) Press
To edit
n
then
locate
tape
press
more
want
to record
on the camcorder
n
over)
until
to set the camcorder
the recording
on the camcorder
Repeat steps
you
and
start
VCR
point
and
simultaneously
you
into
the VCR,
locate
in playback
set the VCR
to start
and
the point
pause
insert
where
your
you
want
mode.
in recording
pause
mode.
editing.
scenes
2 to 4.
To stop editing
Press [] on both tile camcorder
and tile VCR.
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By simply selecting tile scenes to edit, you can duplicate tile desired portion on a tape, using
other equipment
connected with an i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable). Tile scenes carl be
selected by fl'ame. Since the camcorder exchanges digital signals, you carl edit with little
audio and video deterioration.
You cannot duplicate titles, display indicators or the contents of cassette nlemory.
The connection is the same as on page 83.
(1) Insert a recorded
tape into the camcorder
and insert a blank tape into the DV
(2)
product.
Set the POWER
switch
of the camcorder
to VTR.
(3)
Set the input selector to DV input on the DV product.
DV camcorder,
set its POWER switcb to VTR.
(4)
Press MENU
(5)
(6)
Turn the control
Turn the control
(7)
Using the tape transport
buttons,
then press II to set the camcorder
(8)
Press the control
IN.
(9)
Using
to display
{_, then press the dial.
DV EDITING,
then press
buttons,
locate
Commander
the point
then press II to set the camcorder
in playback
(1 O) Press the control dial or MARK on the Remote
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STOP
the dial.
locate the point where you want
in playback
pause mode.
dial or MARK on the Remote
OUT. The editing process
DV product
automatically
starts. When
set to pause
where
the process
mode.
you want
ends,
to start editing,
to set DV EDITING
pause mode.
Commander
to end editing,
to set DV EDITING
the camcorder
and the
1
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PAUSE
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END
DVH
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is another
the menu.
dial to select
dial to select
the tape transport
If the DV product
.........
[M_RK]
EXEC
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Notes
• If you use other than Sony DV equipment,
you cannot perforn_ DV synchro
• You cannot set DV EDITING IN or OUT on a blank portion of tile tape.
Errors
editing.
in duplicating
If you connect
+/
5 fl'ames.
• Tile interval
• DV EDITING
this camcorder
to Sony equipment
with DV jack, tile range of errors
Tile range
may become
wider
in tile following
conditions.
between
DV EDITING
IN and OUT is less than five seconds.
IN is set at tile beginning
• DV synchro-editing
is performed
is within
of tile tape.
repeatedly.
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If you do not make connections with i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable)
Tile screen shows NOT READY, and you cannot select DV EDITING.
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You carl record
outputs.
a tape
Connect
(1)
Set tile
(2)
Press
start
POWER
•
fl'om
another
the camcorder
REC
switch
and
the
VCR
to VTR
button
and
on
from
a TV that
has
audio/video
or TV.
set
DISPLAY
tile right
to LCD
together
at tile
in tile
point
menu
where
system.
you
want
to
recording.
In recording
and
automatically
If your VCR
work as input jacks.
or TV has an S video jack,
obtain
or a TV program
to the VCR
a high
the recording
quality
pause
mode,
connect
S VIDEO
using
and
the
AUDIO/VIDEO
S vkteo
cable
jacks
(not
supplied)
[a]
to
picture.
(not su ) )lied)
OUT
SVIDEO
I
SVIDEO
S VIDEO
@ VIDEO
[b]
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AUDIO/VIDEO
AUDIO/VIDEO
OUT
If your TV or VCR is a monaural type, connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable
for video to the TV or VCR. Connect only the white or red plug for audio to the TV or VCR.
If you connect the white plug, the sound is L (left) signal. If you connect the red plug, the
sound is R (right) signal.
If you are going to connect the camcorder using the S video cable (not supplied)
not need to connect the yellow (vkteo) plug of the A/V connecting cable [b] .
[a], you do
Notes
• If the S video l)lug is not provided on your TV or VCR, do not connect
(not supplied) to the camcorder.
Pictures will not appear.
• The dual sotmd cannot be recorded in this camcorder.
the S video cable
• If you fast-forward
or slow-playback
on the other equipment,
the image being recorded
may turn black and white. When recording fl'om other equipment,
be sure to play back the
original tape at normal speed.
To stop recording
Press K].
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You can insert a new scene fl'om a VCR onto your originally recorded tape by specifying
starting and ending points. After inserting, the previous picture and sound will be erased.
Connection is the same as on page 82 or 83. In recording and recording pause mode, [_DV
IN/OUT jack automatically
works as an input jack.
You can only operate witrtl the Remote Commander.
(1) Set the POWER switch to VTR.
(2) On the VCR, locate
the start point
to be inserted
and set it to playback
pause
mode.
(3) On the camcorder,
press [::::>to set it to playback
mode, and then locate the point
where the insert should end by pressing
_
or lu,_. Then press II to set it to
playback
pause mode.
(4) Press ZERO SET MEMORY on the Remote Commander.
indicator
flashes and the end point of the insert is stored
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The ZERO SET MEMORY
in memory.
(5) On the camcorder,
locate the point where the insert should
then press • REC to set it to recording
pause mode.
begin
by pressing
(6) Press II on the camcorder
and the VCR sinmltaneously
to start insert
insert editing stops automatically
near the counter's
zero point. Press
camcorder
to stop mode.
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editing. The
[] to set the
©
MEMORY
To change the end point
Press ZERO SET MEMORY
indicator
disappears
on the Remote
Commander
so that the ZERO SET MEMORY
and begin from step 3.
Note on the inserted
picture
The pictm'e may be distorted at the end of the inserted
portion
wImn it is played
back.
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You carl record an audio sound to add to tile original sound on a tape by connecting audio
equipment
or a microphone.
If you connect the audio equipment,
you cart add sound to your
recorded tape by specifying the starting and ending points. The original sound will not be
erased.
You can only operate
with the Remote
Commander.
MIC
POWER)
(PLUG IN
._2_:
Signal flow
Microphone
(not supplied)
Note
You ('art check tile recorded
TV.
Tile recorded
headphones.
sound
Microphone
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picture
is not output
(not supplied)
and sound
by connecting
from a speaker.
tile AUDIO/VIDEO
Check tile sound
jack to a
by using the TV or
Audio
equipment
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[
LINE
OUT
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_
AUDIO/
VIDEO
D IOR
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A/V connecting
0
cable
J<2:
•
Do
not
cotlnect
the
©
._
: Signal flow
video (yellow)
plug.
Note
Tile picture is not output from tile AUDIO/VIDEO
jack. Check tile recorded picture on tile
LCD screen or ill the viewfinder,
as well as check tile recorded sound by using a speaker or
headphones.
No
connection
1s necessary,
(1) Insert your recorded tape into tile camcorder.
(2) Set tile POWER switch to VTR.
(3) On tile camcorder, locate tile point where tile recording should begin by pressing _41 or
I_t_. Then press || to set it to playback pause mode.
(4) Press AUDIO DUB on tile Remote Commander.
(5) Press || on tile Remote Commander and at tile same time start playing back tile audio
you want to record.
(6) Press • on tile Remote Commander at tile point where you want to stop recording.
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To play back the new recorded
Adjust tile balance between tile original
AUDIO MIX in tile menu system.
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A
sound
sound
(ST1) and tile new sound
(ST2) by selecting
ST2
END
Five minutes after when you disconnect tile power source or remove tile battery pack, tile
setting of AUDIO MIX retttrns to the original sottnd (ST1) only. The factory setting is
original sound only.
To end audio more precisely
First, press ZERO SET MEMORY on tile Remote Commander
at tile point where you want to
stop recording. Then start recording fi'om step 3, and tile recording stops automatically
near
tile cotmter's zero point.
If you make all the connections
Tile audio input to be recorded will take precedence
• MIC (PLUG IN POWER) jack
• Intelligent accessory shoe
• AUDIO/VIDEO
jack
• Built-in microphone
over others in tile following
If an i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) is connected
You cannot add a sound to a recorded tape.
If you disconnect or connect
Tile recording may stop.
Notes
on
audio
an external
be recorded
microphone
on a tape
is not
• You
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cannot
the sound
add
audio
quality
with
may
already
connected,
built in microphone
of the camcorder.
• A new sound
cannot
be recorded
on a tape
• If you add a new sound
on a tape recorded
TRV900),
to this unit
during
recording
dubbing
• A new sound
cannot
44.1 kHz or 48 kHz).
• When
a cable to the camcorder
order.
become
the recording
in tile
16-bit
will
be made
mode
already
recorded
in the LP mode.
with another
camcorder
(including
worse.
tile _ DV IN/OUT
recorded
jack.
(32 kHz.
through
DCR
the
This camcorder is equipped
PC Card standard.
with a memory
card slot that conforms
to ATA specification
of
You carl record still images to floppy disks using tile supplied floppy disk adapter, Memory
Sticks (not supplied) or PC cards (not supplied). You carl exchange image data with other
equipment
such as personal computers
etc., using floppy disks, Memory Sticks or PC cards.
_Y
around
this camcorder
with tile floppy disk adapter
Image
Record tile still image on floppy disk
with the floppy disk adapter. Play
back tile pictm'e with yore" PC.
connected.
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Instruction
of
Tile ilhlstrations
unless specified
lrsed in this chapter
otherwise.
functions
Sony
recommends
Sony recommends
using
Memory Stick is a brand
digital data and operates
instruction supplied with
for the instrlrction
are that of tile floppy
disk adapter
Memory
Sticks
tile MSAKIT-PC4A Menlory Stick/PC card kit (not supplied). Tile
new type of recording medium that records images and sounds as
just like a PC card. For detailed instructions,
refier to the operating
Memory Stick/PC card kit.
PC card adaptor
Memory
Stick
The types
of PC cards
you can use
Use TYPE II PC cards that conform to ATA specification of PC card standard.
Format tile PC
card with this camcorder before use. Once you format tile PC card, you carl store data of up
to 64 MB in it.
Compatible
PC cards
HITACHI
HB286008A3, HB286015A3,
HB286030A3,
Be sure to refer to tile instruction
manual
HB286045A3,
supplied
HB286060A3
with tile PC card.
Notes
on the supplied
floppy
disk
adapter
Tile floppy disk adapter is designed for use only with this camcorder.
warranted
to ftmction properly if used with other equipment.
Tile adapter
is not
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Floppy disks you
• Size : 3.5 inch
• Type
can
use with
this
unit
: 2HD
• Capacity
• Format
: 1.44 MB
: MS-DOS
format
When using
canlcorder.
a 3.5 inch,
(512
2HD
On file format
(JPEG)
This unit compresses
image
thumbnail
this unit.
data
(extension
bytes
floppy
data
x 18 sector)
disk
other
in JPEG
than
format
.411) for the index
that
described
(extension
screen.
above,
.jpg)
The index
and
fbrmat
it using
simultaneously
screen
data
the
records
is varies
only
on
surface or holding the adapter
of the unit but also in injury.
by
Data file names of image
MVCO0001.jpg: if saved on a PC card
MVC O001.jpg: if saved on a floppy disk
Be sure to place the adapter
on a stable surface
Placing the floppy disk adapter on an unstable or slanting
hand during operation
may result not only in malfunction
Do not shake or jar the adapter
Malflmctions,
inability to record images or inability to use floppy disks may occur. There
may be also image and memory data breakdown,
damage or loss.
Do not
the
adapter
wet
The floppy
disk
adapter
does
wet. When
condensation
moving
may
[)age
get
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remove
any
data
recorded
• Avoid
storing
floppy
televisions,
permanent
flmction
fl'om one
or outside
condensation
Notes on the floppy
To protect
not
the adapter
occur inside
when
it is wet.
before
not
to get the adapter
to another,
moisture
follow
the instructions
disk
on the floppy
disks,
note
the
following:
disks near magnets
or magnetic
fields
erasure
of disk data may result.
such
as those
of speakers
of high
may result,
• Avoid
If the disk
contact
with
the disk
surface
by opening
the disk
About
When
using
depending
the
power
shutter
plate.
and
making
surface
data may be unreadable.
fl'om the floppy
disk.
• Be sure to use a floppy
disk case to protect
impotlant
• Use only a 2HD type disk head cleaner
when
cleaning
• Even when
you use a 3.5 inch 2HD floppy
disk, image
displayed
on
use.
• Avoid
storing
floppy
disks in areas subject
to direct
sunlight
or sources
temperature,
such as heating
devices.
Floppy
disk warping
or damage
the disk useless.
becomes
blemished,
• Kee l) liquids
away
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Be careflfl
atmospheric
condition
the unit. If this occurs,
on the using
environment.
In this
data.
the disk drive.
data may not be recorded
case,
use
another
brand
and/or
of disk.
source
you use the memory
card
the AC power
adaptor.
slot,
getting
the power
fi'om
a wall
outlet
is recommended,
About
the remaining
battery
indicator
This camcorder
displays
remaining
recording/playback
viewfinder.
This
flmction
may
when
using tile memory
card
increased
power
consumption.
Power
When
supply
using a video
accessory
shoe
in a temporary
does not af_kct
light
(not
not work
properly
time
in certain
slot, tile correct
remaining
This is not a malflmction.
supplied)
of tile camcorder,
or similar
recording
power
shortage
other fimctions.
time
may
equipment
an image
in the accessory
on tile LCD
operating
shoe,
not
causing
or in tile
disk
Especially
be indicated
connected
to a floppy
screen
conditions.
due
to
to tile intelligent
or PC card
the video
light
may
result
to go out. This
When using a battery
case
When using a battery case (not supplied) such as tile EBP L7, you cannot perform operations
that require tile floppy disk adapter. The screen displays "FOR "hffoLITHIUM"
BATTERY
ONLY."
Note on playback
This
camcorder
is not
Tile images
shot
other equipment.
with
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v<
compatibility
guaranteed
to properly
tiffs camcorder
play
back
images
are llot guaranteed
shot
to be played
with
other
back
equipment.
properly
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CAUTION
Do not insert your finger or all object into tile menmry
With tile upper
clicks.
side
of tile connector
Access
facing
tile
LCD
card slot.
panel,
insert
Slide
the floppy
the MEMORY
disk
RELEASE
adapter
lever
adapter
the access
lamp
is flashing
shake
or strike tile unit. Do not
or remove
it
the battery
pack.
turn
lamp
or PC card
in tile direction
of the arrow
MEMORY
When
Never
until
lamp
Access
To eject
tile connector
tile power
Otherwise,
off,
the image
as illustrated
below.
RELEASE
eject
a PC card/floppy
data
breakdown
may
disk
occur.
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Insert
a floppy
disk
until
Before inserting,
check
recording
a still picture.
it clicks.
that
To eject the floppy
Press tile floppy
the write
protect
tab
is set to tile recordable
position
for
disk
disk eject button.
About the PC card and memory slot connector of the floppy disk adapter
To protect tile recorded data, follow tile instructions
below.
• Do [tot repair, make alterations, or dismantle them.
• Avoid using them in direct stmlight, in extreme heat or cold, in damp or dusty locations.
• Do [tot spill liquid on them.
• Do [tot fold or strike them.
When
Remove
the PC card does
tile battery
not come out
before ejecting tile PC card.
The front edge of the memory slot connector
Do trot touch tile front edge of tile memory slot connector
Front edge of tile nlenlory
with your hand.
slot connector
Note
Unless you press any memory operating buttons
indicator [nay [tot disappear from tile screen.
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after inserting
another
floppy disk, tile _q
You can select one of three image quality modes in still picture recording. If you do not
make any selection, the unit automatically
records in SUPER FINE mode.
(1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY.
Make sure that the lock knob is set to tile right
(unlock) position.
(2) Press MENU to display tile menu.
(3) Turn tile control dial to select _,
(4) Turn
(5) Turn
tile control
the control
(6) Press
MENU
dial to select
dial to select
to erase
the menu
then press
tile dial.
QUALITY, then press
desired image quality,
the dial.
then press
the dial.
display.
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_
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SET
SLIDE
F_
DELE
SUPER FINE
SHO¢i
E
_LL
_Tc FORMAT
_ _RETURN
_
STAND_RD
_RETURN
[M£_(U]ENO
Setting
image quality
Settin 9
Meanin 9
SUPER FINE (SFN)
This is the highest image quality in this camcorder. The mm_ber of'still
images you can record is less than FINE. The image is compressed
to
about l/4.
FINE (FIN)
Use this mode when you want to record
image is compressed
to about ]/6.
STANDARD
(STD)
This is the standard
1/10.
image quality.
high quality
images.
The image is compressed
The
to about
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The
difference
in image
quality
A recorded
image is compressed
capacity
allotted
to each image
shown
mode.
Image
in the table
Data volume
quality
mode
in JPEG format
varies depending
below.
(The number
before compression
mode
Memory
befbre stored
into memory.
Tile memory
on the selected
quality
mode.
Details
are
of pixel is 640 x 480, regardless
is about
600 KB.)
of image
quality
capacity
SUPER FINE
About
150 KB
FINE
About
100 KB
STANDARD
About
60 KB
Approximate
numbers of images you can record on a floppy disk
Tile nmnber of images you can record is different depending
on wtlich
you select and the complexity
of the subject.
SUPER FINE (SFN)
about 7 to 8 images
FINE (FIN)
about 14 to 16 images
STANDARD (STD) about 23 to 27 images
image quality
mode
Note
In some cases, ctlanging
the types of images
you
(1) When
you format
image quality
are shooting.
a floppy
mode
disk, insert
inay
not
affect
ttle image
a disk into the floppy
quality,
disk adapter.
you format a PC card, insert the card into the memory
card slot.
(2) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the lock knoh
(unlock) position.
(3) Press MENU to display the menu.
(4) Turn the control dial to select _,
(7) Press
dial again.
begins.
When
The display
formatting
shows
is finished,
When
the dial.
dial to select FORMAT, then press the dial.
dial again to select OK, then press the dial. The display
the control
shows
"FORMATTING,"
and formatting
the display
"COMPLETE."
shows
on
is set to the right
(5) Turn the control
(6) Turn the control
"EXECUTE."
procedure
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then press
depending
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Notes on formatting
• Formatting
erases all information
on the floppy disk or PC: card, including the protected
image data. Check the contents of the disk or card before formatting.
• Be sure that tile battery is flflly charged when formatting a floppy disk or PC card.
Formatting
takes about three minutes maximum.
• Do not turn the POWER switch or press any button while the display shows
"FORMATTING."
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This camcorder
carl read moving
pictm'e
still image on a floppy
disk or a PC card.
through
Before
tile input
connector
and
record
data
Tile
recorded
on a mini DV tape
unit can also take in moving
it as a still image
on a floppy
and record
it as a
picture
data
disk
or a PC card.
operation
• Insert
a recorded
mini DV tape.
• Connect
tile floppy
disk adapter
(1) Set the POWER
(2) Press
switch
IC>. The picture
(with
a disk
inside)
or a PC card
into
tile unit.
to VTR.
recorded
on the mini DV tape
is played
back.
(3) Keep pressing
PHOTO lightly until a picture from the mini DV tape freezes.
"CAPTURE"
appears
on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder.
Recording
does
start yet.
(4) Press PHOTO
deeper.
The image
displayed
floppy disk or a PC card. The recording
disappears.
on the screen
is complete
will be recorded
when
not
on a
the bar scroll indicator
IIIIIIII_
When
the
Never
shake
disk
adapter
access
lamp
or strike
or remove
is flashin
tile trait.
tile
9
As well
battery
pack.
do not turn
Otherwise,
tile power
tile image
off,
eject
data
a PC card/floppy
breakdown
may
occur.
If "MEMORY FULL" appears
on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder
Tile memory of tile PC card or floppy disk is flfll.
If "CHECK MEMORY" appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder
An incompatible
PC card or floppy disk is inserted. Be sure to use proper
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card or disk.
Recording a still image from a mini DV tape right after turning on the power
Saving tile data may take a little more time than usual. This is not a malfunction.
Sound recorded
on a mini DV tape
You cannot record tile audio fi'om a mini DV tape.
About titles recorded on the mini DV tape
You cannot record titles. The title is not displayed
When recording
the image through
during
recording.
the g DV IN/OUT jack
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When recording
the image through
the AUDIO/VIDEO
S video connecting
(not supplied)
jack
cable
OUT
@ S VIDEO
@ VIDEO
A/V connecting
cable
(1) Set the POWER switch to VTR and set DISPLAY to LCD in the menu system.
(2) Play back the recorded tape, or turn the TV on to see the desired program.
(3) Follow the steps 3 and 4 on page 98.
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Using tile search
tapes and record
flmction,
you can automatically
take in only tile still images
them on a floppy
disk or a PC card in sequence.
fl'om
mini
DV
Before operation
• Insert a recorded mini DV tape and rewind tile tape.
• Connect tile floppy disk adapter (with a disk inside) or insert a PC card to the unit.
(1) Set the POWER
switch
to VTR.
(2) Press MENU to display the menu.
(3) Turn the control dial to select _,
then press the dial.
(4) Turn the control dial to select PHOTO SAVE, then press
BUTTON"
appears
on the LCD
screen
the dial.
"PHOTO
or in the viewfinder.
(5) Press PHOTO deeper. The still image from the mini DV tape is recorded
floppy disk or PC card. The number
of still images copied is displayed.
displayed
when
copying
on a
"END"
is
is completed.
MENU
4
To cancel copying
Press MENU
to stop copying.
When the memory
of the floppy
disk or PC card is full
"MEMORY FULL" appears on tile screen, and tile copying
or PC card and repeat tile procedure
fl'om step 1.
100
stops. Insert
another
floppy disk
When
Never
adapter
the access
lamp
is flashing
shake
or strike tile unit. As well
or remove
the battery
pack.
do
not turn
Otherwise,
tile power
the image
data
off, eject
a PC card/floppy
breakdown
may
disk
occur.
To record all the images recorded on the mini DV tape
Rewind tile tape all tile way and start copying.
When you change floppy disks in the middle of copying
Tile unit resun_es copying fron_ tile last image
recorded on tile
previous
disk.
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You can record
still images
with all tile pixels (progressive)
oil an optional
PC card.
Before operation
Insert a PC card into tile unit.
(1) Set tile POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that tile lock knob is set to tile
right (unlock) position.
(2) Keep pressing PHOTO lightly. A picture freezes and "CAPTURE" appears oil the
LCD screen or in the viewfinder. Recording does not start yet.
(3) Press PHOTO deeper. The image displayed on the screen will be recorded on a PC
card. The recording is complete when the bar scroll indicator disappears.
When
the POWER switch
is set to MEMORY
Tile following functions do not work:
digital zoom (more than lgx), wide TV mode, digital effect, picture
effect, title.
When you are recording
a still image
You can neither turn off' tile power nor press PHOTO.
When
you
Tile camcorder
button.
press
the
PHOTO
immediately
button
records
on the
Remote
tile image
that
Commander
is oil tile screen
when
you
press
When using a video light (not supplied) or similar equipment mounted on the
intelligent
accessory shoe
Recording an image oil a PC card may result in a temporary
power shortage in tile
accessory shoe, causing tile video light to go out. This is not a malfunction.
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tile
You
can shoot
Continuous
You
Multi
You
[a]
continuously
mode
can record
screen
can record
fl'om
mode
by selecting
one
of two
modes
described
below.
[a]
2 to 4 pictures
continuously.
[b]
9 still pictures
continuously
on a single
page.
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(1) Set tile POWER
switch
to MEMORY.
(unlock) position.
(2) Press MENU to display the menu.
(3) Turn tile control dial to select _,
(4) Turn
(5) Turn
tile control
the control
(6) Press
MENU
Make
sure that tile lock knob
then press
is set to tile right
tile dial.
dial to select CONTINUOUS,
then press tile dial.
dial to select the desired setting, then press the dial.
to erase tile menu
display.
MENU
Settings
of
shooting
Setting
Meaning
OFF
Tile unit
shoots
one
ON
The unit
shoots
2 to 4 still images
MULTI SCRN
The mdt shoots
9 still images
at about
0.3 sec intervals
images
on a single page divided
into 9 boxes.
(_
)
The number
The nmnber
mode.
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continuous
2 images
3 images
4 images
Note
the
on using
the accessory
on
the
image
screen)
at a time.
of images in continuous
shooting
of images you can shoot continuously
SUPER FINE:
FINE:
STANDARD:
The video
(indicator
flash
light
shoe.
video
does
flash
light
not work
(not
(no
at about
varies
indicator)
0.8 sec intervals.
depending
and
(_
)
displays
the
on the image quality
supplied)
in the continuous
or multi
screen
mode
if you
install
it to
You carl play back still images
6 images at a time by selecting
recorded on a floppy disk or PC card. You carl also play back
tile index screen.
Before operation
Connect tile floppy disk adapter (with a disk inside) or insert a PC card into tile unit.
(1) Set tile POWER switch
(unlock) position.
to MEMORY.
Make
sure that
(2) While pressing
OPEN, open the LCD panel.
(3) Press MEMORY PLAY. The last recorded
image
(4) Press MEMORY
press MEMORY
+/ to select the desired
. To see the next image,
tile lock knoh
is set to tile right
is displayed.
still image. To see the previous
press MEMORY
+.
image,
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To stop memory
Press MEMORY
screen.
photo
PLAY again.
playback
Otherwise,
tile image through
tile lens will not appear
on tile
To play back recorded images on a TV screen
• Connect this camcorder to tile TV with tile supplied A/V connecting cable before
operation. You cannot play back images using tile LASER LINK flmction.
• When operating
memory photo playback on a TV or the LCD screen, tile 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 there may be noise (howling)
coming fi'om tile TV speakers.
Image data modified with personal computers or shot with other
You may not be able to play them back with this camcorder.
equipment
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Image quality
mode
Image number/The
total numbers
of images
I*_
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Protect indicator
S F_N
_rFI
ah'eady
recorded
Data file name
You can play back 6 recorded images
searching for a particular image.
MEMORY
at a time. This flmction
is especially
useful when
INDEX
Press MEMORY INDEX.
A red I_ mark appears above the image that is displayed befbre changing to index screen
mode.
1
2
3
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MVC00006
• To display
the following
• To display
the previous
mark
6/100EI
6 images,
6 images,
kee l) pressing
kee f) pressing
MEMORY
MEMORY
+.
.
To return
to the normal
playback
screen (single
screen)
Press MEMORY +/ to move the I_ mark to the image you want to disl)lay on full screen,
then press MEMORY PLAY.
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Note
When
displaying
recording
order
tile index screen,
on the floppy
disk
tile nu tuber
or PC card.
appears above
These numbers
each image.
are different
This indicates
tile
fl'om the data file
rlan]es,
The
image
Tile
Tile
indicator
indicator
small
quality
mode
indicator
may show a different
mode in which
you recorded.
This is not a malflmction.
shows
the volume
of the data file. For instance,
if the volume
of SFN image
enough,
it may
be displayed
as FIN
Image data modified with personal
Those image data cannot be displayed
is
or STD.
computers or shot with other
Oil tile index screen.
equipment
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Tile image data recorded with this camcorder is compressed
in tile JPEG format. If your
personal computer has an application
software that allows you to see JPEG images, you cart
see images recorded on a floppy disk or PC card on a computer
screen. For detailed
instructions on operation,
refer to the operating instruction
supplied with tile application
software.
Example:
Operation
on a computer
(1) Start the Windows
computer.
that has Windows
95, and insert
the floppy
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95 installed
disk into the disk
drive
of your
(2) Open "My Computer,"
and double-dick
on "3.5 inch FD."
(3) Double-dick
on the file of the desired image.
Examples
OS
• Windows
of recommended
OS/application
software
3.1
• Windows
95
• Windows
NT3.51
o1" newer
Application
• Microsoft
Internet
Explorer,
versions,
etc.
etc.
Notes
• For Macintosh,
Exchange
necessary
you
can use
tile floppy
with Mac OS system
for viewing
images.
disk
7.5 or higher.
recorded
with
A viewing
• When you see images
recorded
with the camcorder
may show lines on the edge of the screen,
depending
the moment.
This is not a malflmction.
this camcorder
application
on a personal
on the status
for
using
Macintosh
computer,
of video
tile PC
is also
the display
input signals
at
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To prevent accidental erasure of important images, you carl protect selected images.
Before operation
Connect tile floppy disk adapter (with a disk inside) or insert a PC card into tile unit
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
Display tile image you want to protect.
Press MENU to display tile menu.
Turn the control dial to select D, then press tile dial.
Turn tile control dial to select PROTECT, then press the dial.
Turn the control dial to select ON, then press the dial.
Press MENU to erase the menu. The "o-." mark is displayed beside the data file
name of the protected image.
MENU
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CONTIrqUOUS
O_AL!TY
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OFF
S_IDE
DELET£
S_0¢I
ALL
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_RET;RN
_
F
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DELETE
ALL
_lc FORMAT
_
¢0NTIN_0US
_E_IOR_' SET
;taE_,JleND
To cancel protection
of the image
Select OFF in step 5, then press tile control dial.
Note
Formatting erases all infbrnmtion
on tile floppy disk, including
Check tile contents of tile disk before formatting.
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tile protected
image data.
Before operation
Connect tile floppy disk adapter
(with a disk inside) or insert a PC card into tile unit.
(1) Display tile image you want to erase.
(2) Press MEMORY DELETE. "DELETE?" appears on tile LCD screen.
(3) Press MEMORY DELETE again. Tile selected image is deleted.
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To cancel deleting
an image
Press
3.
MEMORY
To delete
Press
in step
an image displayed
MEMORY
+/
to move
tile
on the index screen
1_ indicator
to tile desired
image
and
fbllow
steps
2 and
3.
Notes
• To delete
protected
image,
• Once you delete an image,
before deleting
tlmm.
cancel
you
their
cannot
protection
restore
first.
it. Check
the images
to delete
careflflly
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You can delete all tile unprotected
images
in a floppy disk or PC card.
Before operation
Connect tile floppy disk adapter (with a disk inside) or insert a PC card into tile unit.
(1) Set tile POWER switch
(unlock) position.
to MEMORY.
Make
sure that
tile lock knob
(2) Press MENU to display tile menu.
(3) Turn the control dial to select [],
then press tile dial.
(4) Turn tile control dial to select DELETE ALL, then press
(5) Turn tile control
"EXECUTE."
dial to select
OK, then press
is set to the right
tile dial.
tile dial. "OK"
changes
to
(6) Turn tile control dial to select EXECUTE, then press tile dial. "DELETING"
appears
on tile LCD screen. When all the unprotected
images are deleted,
"COMPLETE"
is
displayed.
1
I*/ @JALITY
r_ P_OTECT
[]
SLIDE S_OW
_
_*¢ _OR_IAT
_
¢ONTIN_OU_
_£MORY SET
OK
_'_ @JALITY
_, P_OTECT
_
IiO
_ _
_c _OR_IAT
_
CONTIN_OU_
_EMORY SET
RETURN
_
To cancel deleting
Select
_
RETURN
in step
all the images on the disk
4, then
While "DELETING" appears
Do not turn the POWER switch
press
the control
dial.
or press any buttons.
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You carl copy still
mini DV tape.
Before
• Insert
images
operation
a mini DV tape
• Connect
tile floppy
(1) Set the POWER
or titles
for
disk
recorded
with
tile memory
card
slot and
record
them
to a
recording.
adapter
switch
(with
a disk
inside)
or insert
a PC card
into
tile unit.
to VTR.
(2) Using the tape transport
huttons,
search a point where you want to record
desired still image. Set the mini DV tape to playback
pause mode.
(3) Press • REC to set the mini DV tape to recording
pause mode.
(4) Play back the still image
you want
the
to copy.
(5) Press || to start recording
and press || again to stop.
(6) If you have more to copy, repeat steps 4 and 5.
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PAUSE
To stop
Press D.
copying
in the
l
middle
During copying
You cannot operate tile following buttons:
MEMORY PLAY, MEMORY INDEX, MEMORY
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DELETE, MEMORY
+, and MEMORY
.
Note on the index screen
You cannot record the index screen.
If you press the EDITSEARCH buttons
Memory playback stops.
If you
press
the
DISPLAY
button
during
in Standby
pause mode
or Recording
mode
You can see memory
playback
and the file name
indicators
pertinent
to mini DV tapes,
such as the time code indicator.
in addition
Image data modified
with personal computers
or shot
You may not be able to make copies of those data.
with other
to the indicators
equipment
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You carl automatically
checking tile recorded
Before operation
Connect tile floppy
[)lay back images in sequence. This flmction
images or during a presentation.
disk adapter
(1) Set the POWER switch
(unlock) position.
when
(with a disk inside) or insert a PC card into tile unit.
to MEMORY.
(2) Press MENU to display the menu.
(3) Turn the control dial to select _,
(4) Turn the control
(5) Press MEMORY
is useflfl especially
Make
sure that
then press
the lock knoh
is set to the right
the dial.
dial to select SLIDE SHOW, then press the dial.
PLAY. The unit plays hack the images recorded
or PC card in sequence.
When all the images have been played
shows the first image again and the slide show ends.
on a floppy
disk
hack, the display
1
3
To cancel the slide show
Press MENU to stop tile slide show.
To pause during
Press MEMORY
a slide show
PLAY to set it in a pause.
To start
the slide
show
from
a particular
Select the desired inlage using MEMORY + / buttons
To view
Connect
the
this
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recorded
camcorder
play
back
images
on TV
to a TV with tile supplied
tile images
using
tile LASER
image
before step 2.
A/V
LINK
connecting
flmction.
cable
before
operation.
Note on the slide show
You cannot
make copy of tile slide show on a mini DV tape.
If you change the floppy disk during operation
Tile slide show does [lot operate. If you change tile disk, be sure to follow tile steps again
from tile beginning.
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You can use tile MI_" mini DV cassette only. You cannot use any other [_*DV, [] 8 ram, I'|[[]
Hi8, _ VHS, S[_i_ S VHS, _
VHSC, S[_i]$1_S VHSC, [] Betamax or _
ED Betamax
cassette.
We
recommend
There
are two
memory.
mounted
mini
types
DV cassette
of mini
with
cassette
DV cassettes:
with
memory.
cassette
memory
We recommend
you to use tile tape with cassette
on this type of mini DV cassette.
This camcorder
dates of recording
require
successive
or titles, etc. to this memory.
signals
recorded
on tile tape.
beginning
or between
search fimctions
may
and
memory.
can read
without
The flmctions
using the cassette
If tile tape has a blank portion
the recorded
portions,
a title may not be displayed
not work properly.
Not to make any blank portion
tile fbllowing.
Press END SEARCH
to go to tile end
of the
cassette
Tile IC memory
is
and write data such
recorded
portion
before
as
memory
in the
you
properly
or tile
on the tape, operate
begin
tile next
recording
if you operate
tile following:
you have ejected
the cassette
while
recording.
you
you
have
have
played
back tile tape
used the Edit Search
in the VTR
fimction.
If there is a blank portion
or discontinuous
to tile end of tile tape concerning
above.
Tile same result
cassette
memory
Copyright
When
Using
When
Using
on your
tape,
re-record
control
tile beginning
using a digital video camera
recorder
without
by one with the cassette
memory
fimction.
have till (Cassette
Memory)
to enjoy this camcorder
fully.
camera
signals
recording
this camcorder,
mark.
Sony
recommends
you
recorder,
you
for copyright
cannot
cannot
protection
record
software
record
of software
that
has
on a tape
which
recorded
that
has
is played
a copyright
signals
for copyright
protection
of software.
"COPY
INHIBIT"
appears
the viewfinder
or on the TV screen
if you try to record
such software.
Audio
fl'om
that
you
recorded
back
a
in this
control
on the LCD
screen,
in
mode
12-bit mode: Tile original
sound
can be recorded
32 kHz. Tile balance
between
stereo
1 and stereo
in tile menu
system
during
playback.
Both
sounds
in stereo
l, and
2 can be adjusted
can be played
tile new sound
in stereo
2 in
by selecting
AUDIO
MIX
back.
16-bit mode: A new sound
cannot
be recorded
but tile original
soond
can be recorded
in
high quality.
Moreover,
it can also play back sound
recorded
in 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz.
When playing back a tape recorded
in the 16 bit mode,
16BIT indicator
appears
on the LCD
screen or in the viewfinder.
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a
signal
playing
back
any other video
copyright
camcorder.
signal
may occur when
you record
fimction
on a tape recorded
Tapes with cassette
memory
use a tape having
(Ill mark
mode.
To prevent
accidental
erasure
Slide out tile protect tab on tile cassette so that tile red portion is visible. [a]
When
affixing
a label
on the mini
DV cassette
Be sure to affix a label only on tile locations as illustrated below so as not to cause
malfunction of tile camcorder.
[b]
After
using the mini DV cassette
Rewind tile tape to tile beginning, put tile cassette in its case, and store it in an upright
position.
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6
[b]
To record
Slide out to prevent
accidental
erasure
Note on gold-plated
connector
If tile gold-plated
connector of mini DV cassettes is dirty or dusty, you may not operate tile
flmction using cassette menmry. Clean up tile gold-plated
connector with cotton-wool
swab,
about every
10 times ejection of a cassette.
[c]
Your camcorder is supplied with a vanadium-lithium
battery installed so as to retain tile
date and time, etc., regardless
of tile setting of tile POWER switch. Tile vanadium-lithium
battery is always charged as long as you are using tile camcorder.
Ttle battery, however, will
get discharged
gradually
if you do [lOt use tile camcorder. It will be completely
discharged
in about a year if you do not use tile camcorder at all. Even if the vanadiunl-lithium
battery
is not charged, it will not affect tile camcorder operation. To retain tile (late and time, etc.,
charge tile battery if tile battery is discharged.
Tile fbllowing are charging methods:
• Connect tile camcorder to house current using tile supplied AC power adaptor, and leave
tile camcorder with tile POWER switch turned off for more than 24 hours.
• Or install tile flflly charged battery pack in tile camcorder,
tile POWER switch turned off for more than 24 hours.
and leave tile camcorder
with
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Tile date and time are set at tile factory. Set tile time according to tile local time in your
country. If you do not use tile camcorder for about a year, tile date and time settings may be
released (bars may appear) because tile vanadium:lithium
battery installed in tile camcorder
will have been discharged.
In this case, first charge tile vanadium
lithium battery, then reset
tile date and time.
(1) Set the POWER
(2) Press
MENU
switch
to display
(3) Turn the control
(4) Turn tile control
to CAMERA.
tile menu.
dial to select,
then press the dial.
dial to select CLOCK SET, then press tile dial.
(5) Turn the control dial to adjust the year, then press the dial.
(6) Set the month, day, hour and minutes
by turning and pressing
(7) Press
MENU
to erase
the menu
display.
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6
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tile control
dial.
To correct
the
date
and
time
setting
Repeat steps 2 to 5.
If you do not set the date and time
"--.--.--" is recorded on tile tape and "80. l. l" on the PC card or floppy disk.
The year indicator
changes
as follows:
1998-1999-.....
2ool.....
- 2029
•
Note on the time
indicator
Tile internal clock of this camcorder
• 12:00 AM stands for midnight.
• 12:00 PM stands for noon.
operates
on a 12-hour cycle.
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5
6
You carl easily set tile clock for a local time by a time diffbrence in tile menu system.
You carl also reset the clock simply by setting the time dif{brence to zero.
(1) While the camcorder is in Standby mode, press MENU to display the menu.
(2) Turn tile control dial to select _, then press the dial.
(3) Turn tile control dial to select WORLD TIME, then press tile dial.
(4) Turn tile control dial to set a time difference, and press the dial. The hour of
clock changes in relation to a time difference which you set.
(5) Press MENU to erase the menu display.
MENU
2
3
OTHERS
'r_ BEEP
COM_At_DER
O_SPLAY
13_3_PM
HR
Note on WORLD TIME
If the clock is not set, WE)RLD TIME does not work.
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This section
Always
shows you how you call get tile most out of your
carry
Have sufficient
planned.
Battery
additional
battery
battery
pack.
batteries
[)ark power to do 2 to 3 times as much recording
life is shorter
as you have
in a cold environment
Battery efficiency is decreased, and the battery will be used up more quickly, if you are
recording in a cold environnlent.
To save battery
power
Do not leave tile camcorder in Standby mode when not recording to save tile battery power.
A smooth transition between scenes can be made even if recording is stopped and started
again. While you are positioning tile subject, selecting an angle, or looking at tile LCD screen
or through tile viewfinder,
tile lens moves automatically
and the battery is used. The batmry
is also used when a tape is inserted or renmved.
While you are using your camcorder,
tile remaining battery indicator
in tile viewfinder
decreases gradually
as battery power is used up.
Tile remaining
time in minutes also appears.
on tile LCD screen or
4ml÷4Jl÷€ 7÷ ÷
When tile remaining
battery indicator reaches tile lowest point, tile c\" indicator appears and
starts flashing on tile LCD screen or in tile viewfinder.
When tile c\_ indicator on tile LCD screen or in tile viewfinder
changes fl'om slow flashing to
rapid flashing while you are recording, set tile POWER switch to OFF on tile camcorder and
replace tile battery pack. Leave tile tape in tile camcorder to obtain a smooth transition
between scenes after tile battm T pack has been replaced.
Caution
Never leave tile battery pack in temperatures
tile sun or under direct sunlight.
The battery
above
I40°F (60°C), such as in a car parked
in
pack heats up
During charging or recording, tile battery pack heats up. This is caused by energy that has
been generated and a chemical change that has occm'red inside tile battery pack. This is not
catlse for concern, and is nornlal.
Battery
pack care
• Remove the battery pack from the camcorder after using it, and keep it in a cool place.
When tile battery pack is installed to tile camcorder, a small amount of' current flows to tile
camcorder even if tile POWER switch is set to OFF. This shortens battery life.
• Tile battery pack is always discharging
even when it is not in use after charging. Therefore,
you should charge tile battery pack right before using tile camcorder.
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The life of the battery
pack
If tile battery indicator flashes rapidly just after turIliIlg
Oil tile canlcorder
with a fully
charged battery pack, tile battery pack should be replaced with a new fully charged one.
Charging
temperature
You should charge batteries at temperatures
from 50°F to 86°F (fYom 10°C to 30°C). Lower
temperatures
require a longer charging time.
What
is the
"lnfoklTHIUM"
battery
pack
Tile "InfoLITHIUM"
battery pack is a lithiunl battery pack which can exchange data with
compatible
video equipment about its battery consumption.
When you use this battery pack with video equipment
having tile ('IDInfoUTHIUM
mark, tile
video equipment will indicate tile remaining battery time in minutes.*
* Tile indication may not be accurate depending
on tile condition and environment
which
tile equipment
is used trader.
How
the
battery
consumption
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is displayed
Tile power consunlption
of tile canlcorder
changes depending
on its use, such
as whether
tile LCD panel is used or not, how tile autofbcusing
is working on or not.
While checking tile condition of tile camcorder,
tile "hlfbLITHIUM"
battery pack measures
tile battery consumption
and calculates tile remaining
battery power. If tile condition
changes drastically, tile remaining battery indication may suddenly decrease or increase by
more than 2 minutes.
Even if 5 to 10 minutes is indicated as tile battery remaining
time on tile LCD screen
viewfinder,
tile c\_ indicator may also flash under some conditions.
To obtain
more
accurate
remaining
battery
or in tile
indication
Set tile caolcorder to recording standby mode and point towards
move tile camcorder for 30 seconds or more.
a stationary
object. Do not
• If tile indication seems incorrect, use u p tile battery and then recharge it fully (Full
charge1/). Note that if you have used tile battery in a hot or cold environment
for long time,
or you have repeated charging many times, tile battery may not be able to show tile correct
time even after being flflly charged.
• After you have used tile "hlfoLITHIUM"
battery pack with an equipment
not having tile
_1) m_oUTHIUM
mark, make sure that you use up tile battery on tile equipment having tile
_
InfoLITHIUM
mark and then recharge
fully.
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Why
the
remaining
battery
indication
does
not
match
the
continuous
recording time in the operating
instruction
Tile recording time is affected by tile enviroumeutal
temperature and conditions. Tile
recording time becomes very short in a cold environment.
Tile continuous recording time in
tile operating instruction is measured under tile condition of using a flflly charged (or
normal charged 2))battery pack in 77 °F (25 °C). As tile environmental
temperature
and
condition are different when you actually use tile eameorder, tile remaining
battery time is
not same as tile continuous
recording time in tile operating instruction.
I/Full
off'.
charge:
z/Normal
Charging
charge:
A brand-new
for about
Charging
battery
A brand new battery
completely.
just
1 hour
until
tile charge
tile charge
lamp
lamp
of tile AC power
of tile AC power
adaptor
adaptor
goes
goes
off.
pack
pack is not charged.
Recharge the battery
after
Before using tile battery
pack whenever
pack, charge
it
you like
You do not have to discharge it before recharging.
If you charged tile battery pack fldly but
you did not use it for a long time, it becomes discharged.
Then recharge tile battery pack
before use.
If the terminals
(metal parts
duration
will be shortened
on the
back) are not clean,
the
battery
charge
When tile terminals are not clean or when tile battery pack has not been used for a long time,
repeatedly install and remove tile battery pack a few times. This improves tile contact
condition. Also, wipe tile +, and C terminals with a soft cloth or paper.
Be sure to observe
the following
• Kee f) tile battery pack away fl'om fire.
• Kee f) tile battery pack dry.
• Do not open nor try to disassemble
tile battery pack.
• Do not expose tile battery pack to any mechanical shock.
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If the camcorder is brought directly fl'om a cold [)lace to a warm [)lace, moisture may
condense inside the camcorder,
on the sorface of the tape, on the lens, on the head, or on the
floppy disk. In this condition, the tape may stick to the head drum and be damaged or the
camcorder may not operate correctly. To prevent possible damage under these
circumstances,
the camcorder is fornished with moisture sensors. Take the fbllowing
precautions.
Inside
the
camcorder
If' there is moisture inside the camcorder, the beep sounds and the [] indicator flashes. Eject
the cassette or the floppy disk immediately.
If' this happens, none of' the flmction except
cassette ejection will work. Open the cassette compartment,
turn off the camcorder, and
leave it about 1 hour. When _ indicator flashes at the same time, the cassette is inserted in
the camcorder.
Eject the cassette,
turn off the camcorder,
and leave also the cassette
about
1
ho]lr,
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On the lens
m
If' moisture condenses on the lens, no indicator appears, but the picture
off the power and do not use the camcorder fur about 1 hour.
becomes
dim. Turn
5
How to prevent
moisture
condensation
When bringing the can]corder from a cold place to a warn] place, put the camcorder in a
plastic bag and allow it to adapt to room conditions over a period of time.
(1) Be sure to tightly seal the plastic bag containing the camcorder.
(2) Remove the bag when the air temperature inside it has reached the temperature
surrounding it (after about 1 hour).
To ensure normal recording and clear pictures, clear] the video heads.
The video heads may be dirty when:
• mosaic pattern noise appears on the playback picture
• playback pictures do not move
• playback pictures are hardly visible
• playback pictures do not appear
• the _ indicator and " gg3CLEANING CASSETTE" message appear one after another or
the _ indicator flashes on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder.
[a]
[b]
or
If [a] or [b] happens, clear] the video heads with the Sony DVMlgCL cleaning cassette (not
supplied). Check the picture and if the above problem persists, repeat the cleaning. (Do not
repeat cleaning more than a times in one session.)
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Note
If' tile DVMI
nearest
Sony
2CL cleaning
cassette
(not supplied)
is not
available
ill your
area,
consult
your
dealer.
Camcorder
operation
• Operate tile camcorder on 7.2 V (battery pack) or 8.4 V (AC power adaptor).
• Should any solid object or liquid get inside tile casing, unplug tile camcorder and have it
checked by Sony dealer before operating it any further.
• Avoid rough handling or mechanical shock. Be particularly
careflfl of tile lens.
• Keep tile POWER switch set to OFF when not using tile camcorder.
• Do not wrap up tile camcorder and operate it since heat may build up internally.
• Keep tile camcorder away fl'om strong magnetic fields or mechanical vibration.
On handling
tapes
• Do not insert anything in tile small holes on tile cassette.
• Do not open tile tape protect cover or touch tile tape.
• Avokt touching or damaging
tile terminals. To remove dust, clean tile terminals
cloth.
Camcorder
with a soft
care
• When tile camcorder is not to be used for a long time, disconnect tile power source and
remove tile tape. Periodically
turn oil tile power, operate tile camera and player sections
and play back a tape for about 3 minutes.
• Clean tile lens with a soft brush to remove dust. If there are fingerprints
on tile lens,
remove them with a soft cloth.
• Clean tile 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 tile finish.
• Do not let sand get into tile camcorder. When you use tile camcorder on a sandy beach or
in a dusty place, protect it from tile sand or dust. Sand or dust may cause tile trait to
malflmction,
and sometimes this malflmction
cannot be repaired.
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AC power
adaptor
Charging
• Use only an "InfoLITHIUM"
type battery pack.
• Place tile battery pack on a fiat surface without vibration during
• Tile battery pack will get hot during charging. This is normal.
charging.
Others
• Unplug tile unit from tile wall outlet when not in use for a long time. To disconnect tile
power cord, pull it out by tile plug. Never pull tile cord itself.
• Do not operate the unit with a damaged cord or if tile unit has been dropped or damaged.
• Do not bend tile AC power cord forcibly, or put a heavy object on it. This will damage tile
cord and may cause a fire or an electrical shock.
• Be sure that nothing metallic comes into contact with the metal parts of the connecting
plate. If this happens, a short may occur and tile onit may be damaged.
• Always kee l) tile metal contacts clean.
• Do not disassemble
tile trait.
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• Do not apply mechanical shock or drop tile unit.
• While tile unit is in use, particularly
during charging, kee f) it away from AM receivers
video equipment because it will disturb AM reception and video operation.
• Tile unit becomes warm while in use. This is normal.
• Do not place tile unit in locations that are:
Extremely hot or cold, Dusty or dirty, Very humid, Vibrating
Note
on dry batteries
To avoid possible damage fl'om battery leakage o1"corrosion,
• Be sure to insert tile batteries in tile correct direction.
observe
o[
and
5
_6.
tile following.
• Dry batteries are not recharge)hie.
• Do not use a combination
of new and old batteries.
• Do not use different types of batteries.
• Tile batteries slowly discharge while not in use.
• Do not use a battery that is leaking.
If battery
leakage
occurred
• Wipe off' tile liquid in tile battery
case careflflly
• If you touch tile liquid,
wash it off with water.
before
• If tile liquid
doctor.
with
If any difficulty
get into your
should
eyes,
wash
arise, unplug
your
eyes
replacing
a lot of water
tile batteries.
and
tile unit and contact your nearest
then
consult
a
Sony dealer.
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Each country
abroad, check
or area has its own electric
the fbllowing
points.
and TV color" systems.
Before
using
your
camcorder
You carl use your camcorder in any country or area with tile supplied AC power adaptor
within 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Use a commercially
available AC plug adaptor [a], if
necessary, depending
on the design of tile wall outlet [b].
AC-L10A
[a]
This camcorder is an NTSC system based camcorder.
If you want
picture on a TV, it must be an NTSC system-based
TV.
Check the following list.
[b]
to view tile playback
NTSC system
Bahama Islands, Bolivia, Canada, Central America, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Jamaica,
Japan, Korea, Mexico, Peru, Surinam, Taiwan, the Philippines,
tile U.S.A., Venezuela, etc.
PAL system
Australia, Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, China, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Great
Britain, Holland, Hong Kong, Italy, Kuwait, Malaysia, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal,
Singapore, Slovak Republic, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland,
Thailand, etc.
PAL-M system
Brazil
PAL-N system
Argentina, Paraguay,
Uruguay
SEAM system
Bulgaria, France, Guiana,
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Htmgary,
h'an, Iraq, Monaco,
Poland,
Russia, Ukraine,
etc.
If you run into ally problem using tile camcorder,
problem. Should tile difficulty persist, disconnect
dealer or local authorized Sony service fhcility.
use tile fullowing table to troubleshoot
tile
tile power source and contact your Sony
Power
Symptom
Cause and/or
Tire power
cannot
Tire power
goes
Tire battery
be turned
on.
corrective
actions
• Tire battery
paek is not installed.
-) Install
the battery
pack. (p. 7)
• Tire battery
is dead.
-) Use a charged
battery pack. (p. 8)
• Tire AC power
adaptor
is not connected
to a wall outlet.
-) Connect
the AC power adaptor
to a wall outlet. (p. 25)
of['.
• While being operated
ill CAMERA
mode, the camcorder
has been in Standby
mode for more than 5 minutes.
-> Set the POWER
switch to OFF, then to CAMERA.
(p. 12)
• Tire battery
is dead.
÷ Use a cbarged
battery pack. (p. 8)
pack is quickly
discharged.
• Tire ambient
temperature
is too low. (p. 120)
• Tire battery
pack has not been charged
fiflly.
-> Charge the battery
pack again. (p. 8)
• Tire battery
pack is completely
dead, and cannot
recharged.
-> Use another
battery
pack. (p. 25)
s"
0
be
Operation
Symptom
Cause and/or
START/STOP
does
corrective
-> Set it to _.
Tire cassette
the holder.
cannot
be removed
[] and
A indieators
flash
except
for cassette
ejection
and
from
no function
works.
SET" appears
when
is tllrned oil.
Tlre end search
flmction
does
(p. 15)
• Tire AC power
adaptor
is not connected
to a wall outlet.
-> Connect
the AC power adaptor
to a wall outlet. (p. 25)
• Tire battery
is dead.
-) Use a charged
battery pack or the AC power adaptor.
(p. 8, 25)
• Moisture
condensation
-> Remove
tire cassette
1 hour.
"CLOCK
carncorder
actions
• Tire tape is stuck to tire dram.
-) Eject tire cassette.
(p. 11)
• Tire tape has run out.
-) Rewind
tire tape or use a new one. (p. 22)
• Tire POWER
switch is not set to CAMERA.
-) Set it to CAMERA.
(p. 12)
• Tire tab on the cassette
is out (red).
-) Use a new tape or slide tire tab. (p. 11)
• Tire START/STOP
MODE selector
is set to 5SEC or
ANTI GROUND SHOOTING.
not operate.
• Reset
tire date
not work.
• You did not
cassette.
tape
for at least
(p. 123)
tire
•Tlre
has occurred.
and leave tire camcorder
and
make
without
time.
(p. 118)
a new
recording
cassette
memory
after
ejected
Continued
reinserting
after
tire
recording.
to tile next page
12 7
Operation
Symptom
Cause and/or
Tile end
correctly.
seareh
flmction
does
The tape
transport
does not move when
button is pressed.
not work
a tape
No sound or only a low sound
when playing
back a tape.
Tile new sound added
tape is not heard.
The Steady
Recording
to the recorded
Shot function
stops
The atltofoctls
is heard
in a few
flmction
does
not work.
seconds.
does
• The tape
corrective
has a blank
actions
portion
ill the middle.
• The POWER
switch is not set to VTR.
-) Set it to VTR. (p. 22)
• The tape has run out.
-) Rewind
tile tape oi" use a new one.
• AUDIO MIX is set to STI side in the menu system.
-) Adjust AUDIO MIX ill tile menu system.
(p. 90)
• STEADYSHOT
is set to OFF in tile mentl
-) Set it to ON. (p. 51)
• Tile START/STOP
MODE selector
ANTI GROUND SHOOTING.
-) Set it to u=x . (p. 15)
not work.
(p. 22)
• The volume
is turned
to tile nlinimunl.
-)
Open tile LCD panel and press VOLUME
+. (p. 22)
• AUDIO MIX is set to ST2 side in the menu system.
-) Adjust ADDIO MIX in the menu system.
(1).90)
• Focus
is set to tile manual
system.
is set to 5SEC oi"
mode.
-) Set it to autofocus.
(p. 58)
• Shooting
conditions
are not suitable
for autofocus.
-) Set focus to manual
mode to focus manually.
(p. 58)
The fader
flmction
does
not work.
• The START/STOP
MODE selector
ANTI GROUND SHOOTING.
-)
. (p. 15)
The title is not displayed.
• TITLE DSPL is set to OFF ill tile menu system.
-) Set it to ON in the menu system.
(p. 30)
The title is not recorded.
• The tape has no cassette
memory.
-) Use a tape with cassette
inemory.
(p. 63)
• The cassette
memm T is ftdh
-) Erase another
title. (p. 65)
• The tape is set to prevent
accidental
erasure.
-) Slide the protect
tab so that red portion
is not visible.
(p. U)
• Nothing
is recorded
ill that position
on the tape.
-) Superimpose
tile title to the recorded
position.
(p. 63)
The cassette
• The tape has no cassette
memoKf.
-) Use a tape with cassette
memory.
(p. 68)
• The cassette
memory
is ftdl.
-) Erase some titles. (p. 65)
• The tape is set to prevent
accidental
erasure.
-) Slide the protect
tab so that red portion
is not visible.
(p. U)
label is not recorded.
Displaying
tile recorded
f_mction does not work.
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Set it to _
is set to 5SEC oi"
date,
date
search
• The tape has no
-)
Use a tape
• CIVl SEARCH
is
-) Set it to ON.
cassette memory.
with cassette memory.
set to OFF in the mentl
(p. 74)
(p. 74)
system.
Operation
Symptom
Cause and/or
The title seareh
flmetion
(Itl indicator
does
a tape with cassette
does
not appear
memory.
corrective
actions
not work.
• The tape has no cassette
memory.
-) Use a tape with cassette
inemory.
(p. 76)
• CM SEARCH
is set to OFF in the menu system.
-) Set it to ON. (p. 76)
• There is no title in the tape.
-) Superimpose
the titles. (p. 63)
when
• The gold plated connector
of the tape is dirty
-) Clean the gold plated connector.
(p. 117)
using
The date search, title seareh,
does not work correctly,
or end search
• The tape
portions.
The click of the shutter
not sound.
• BEEP is set to OFF in the menu system.
-) Set it to MELODY
oi" NORMAL.
(P. 31)
does
has a blank
(p. 116)
portion
between
oi" dusty.
the recorded
_>
Picture
Symptom
The image
clear.
Cause and/or
on the viewfinder
sereen
is not
corrective
actions
• The viewfinder
lens is not adjusted.
-) Adjust the viewfinder
lens. (p. 13)
0
A vertical
band appears
when a subject
such as lights or a candle flame is shot
against
a dark background.
• The contrast
I?etween
high. The camcorder
-) Change
locations.
The picture
• The video heads may be dirty.
-) Clean the heads using the Sony DVMI2CL
supplied)
cleaning
cassette.
(p. 123)
(not
• The video heads may be dirty.
-) Clean the heads using the Sony DVMI2CL
supplied)
cleaning
cassette.
(p. 123)
(not
is 'noisy"
indicator
flashes
in the viewfinder.
or does
not appear.
on the LCD
screen
The picture is too bright
LCD screen.
or too dark
A vertical
band appears
vei N bright subject.
when
or
on the
shooting
a
• LCD BRIGHT
-) Press + oi"
• The camcorder
the subject
and background
is not malftmctioning.
is not adjusted
properly.
to obtain the brightness
on the LCD
• Incorporated
fluorescent
tube
-) Please contact your nearest
The picture
does
in the viewfinder.
• The LCD panel is open.
-) Close the LCD paneh
An unknown
LCD screen
picture is displayed
or in the viewfinder.
on the
A display
such as ' C:UIUI:UIUI" appears
on the LCD screen oi" in the viewfinder.
want.
(p. 16, 22)
is not malflmctioning.
The picture does not appear
screen or in the viewfinder.
not appear
you
is too
is worn out.
Sony dealer.
• If 10 minutes
elapse after you set the POWER
switch to
CAMERA
without
inserting
a cassette,
the camcorder
automatically
starts the demonstration
or DEMO MODE is
set to ON in the menu system.
-) Insert the cassette
and the demonstration
stops. You can
deactivate
the demonstration.
(p. 142)
• The self diagnosis
display
flmction
has been
-) Check the code and diagnosis
the problem
to the code chart. (p. 132)
Continued
activated.
by referring
to the next
page
"129
Picture
Symptom
Cause and/or
The picture
seems
to he in flash
00000
is displayed
oi" in the viewfinder.
Remaining
tape
The memory
Recording
on the LCD
indicator
card
does
motion.
screen
is not displayed.
slot does
not flmction.
not ftmction.
corrective
actions
• PROG. SCAN is set to ON in the menu system, oi" the
POWER
switch is set to MEMORY.
This is caused
by
progressive
scanning
(display
with all the pixels) and
not a malfunction.
• The START/STOP
MODE
-> Set it to _ . (p. 15)
• The _
REMAIN
-> If the remaining
it to ON.
selector
is set to 5SEC
in the menu system
is set to A[ JTO.
tape indicator
is always
displayed,
• The battery
is dead.
-> Use a charged
battery pack oi" the AC power
• The floppy disk is not inserted
correctly.
-> Eject the floppy disk and insert it correctly.
• The POWER
switch is set to CAMERA.
-> Set it to MEMORY
oI"VTR.
• Unusable
floppy
disk is inserted.
-> Use 2HD, 1.44MB, MS DOS format
• Unformatted
disk is inserted.
-> Format
the disk.
The image
cannot
adaptor.
• The disk has already
been recorded
to its flfll capacity.
-> Erase mmecessary
images
and record again.
• The floppy disk or PC card is not inserted.
-> Insert the disk or card.
• The protect
tab on the floppy
-> Slide the tab to write.
be deleted.
• The image
-> Cancel
disk
floppy
disk.
is set to protect.
is protected.
the protect.
Others
Symptom
Cause and / or corrective
While editing
using the i.LINK cable
connecting
cable), recording
picture
cannot be monitored.
The camcorder
The supplied
not work.
becomes
Remote
(DV
warm.
Commander
• Remove
connect
the i.LINK
it again.
actions
('able
• COMMANDER
-> Set it to ON.
• Something
-> Remove
is set to OFF in the menu
is blocking
the infrared
the obstacle.
• The battery
is not inserted
-> Insert the hattery
with
• The batteries
are dead.
-> Insert
130
(DV connecting
eahle),
• If the power
of the camcorder
is on for a long
hecomes
warm, which is not malflmction.
does
new
ones.
and
time,
it
system.
rays.
with the correct
polarity.
the correct polarity.
(p. 139)
(p. 139)
is
set
Others
Symptom
No flmetion
Cause and/or
works
though
editing
does
the power
011.
DV synchro
not function.
is
corrective
actions
Disconnect
the power
cord of the AC power
adaptor
oi"
remove
the battery
pack, then reconnect
it in about 1
minute.
Turn the power on. If the ftmctions
still do not
work, open the LCD panel and press the RESET button
beside the speaker
using a sharp
pointed
object. (If you
press the RESET button,
all the settings
including
the date
and time return to the default.)
(p. 136)
• The input selector
oi1 the VCR is not set correctly.
-) Set the selector
to DV input position.
If you use
another
DV camcorder,
set the power switch
to VTR.
The camcorder
is connected
to DV equipinent
of other
than Sony.
-) Operate
normal
editing.
Setting program
on a blank portion
of the tape is
attempted.
-) Set the program
again oi1 a recorded
portion.
_>
0
131
The camcorder has a self-diagnosis
display.
This flmction displays tile camcorder's
condition
with five digits (a combination
of a letter and
figures) on tile LCD screen or ill tile viewfinder.
If this occurs, check tile following code chart. Tile
five digit display informs you of tile camcorder's
current condition. Tile last two digits (indicated
by [:][:]) will differ depending
on tile state of tile
canlcorder.
LCD screen/viewfinder
Self-diagnosis display
• c:rnrn:rnrn
You cart service tile canlcorder
yourself.
° E:K]K]:K]K]
Contact your Sony dealer or local
authorized
Sony facility.
Five-digit display
• The battery other than "InfoLITHIUIVF' is used.
-> Use the ' InfoLITHIUM" battery.(p. 121)
C:21:K]K]
• Moisture condensation
has occurred.
-> Remove the cassette and leave the camcorder
(p. 123)
for at least 1 hour.
C:22:VlVl
• The video beads are dirty.
-) Clean the heads using the Sony DVMI2CL cleaning cassette
(not supplied). (p. 123)
C:31:NN
C:32:VlVl
• A serviceable situation not mentioned above has occurred.
-) Remove the cassette and insert it again, then operate the
camcorder. (p. 11)
-) Disconnect tire power cord of the AC power adaptor or remove
tire battery pack. After reconnecting the power source, operate
tire camcorder.
E:61:K]K]
E:62:K]K]
• A camcorder malfunction which you cannot service has occurred.
-> Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service
facility and inform them of the five digits. (example: E:61:10)
If you are unable
service facility.
132
Cause and/or corrective actions
C:04:K]K]
to resolve tile problenL
contact your Sony dealer o1"local authorized
Sony
System
Video recording system
Two rotary heads. Helical scanning
system
Audio recording system
Rotary heads. PC'M system
Quantization:
12bits (Fs 32kHz.
stereo i, stereo 2), 16bits (Fs 48kHz,
stereo)
Video signal
NTSC color, EIA standards
Usable cassette
Mini DV cassette with logo printed
Tape speed
SP: Approx. 18.81 mm/s
LP: Approx.
12.50 mm/s
Recording/playback
time
SP mode: 1 hour (DVM60)
LP mode: 1.5 hours (DVM60)
Fast forward/rewind
time
Approx. 2 min. 30 s (DVM60)
Image device
3CCD (Charge Coupled Device
1/4")
Viewfinder
Electric viewfinder
(color)
Lens
Conlbined power zoom lens. 48x
(Digital), 12x (Optical)
Focal distance
f all6 to 2 I/sin. (4.3 to 51.6 toni)
(i u/l_, to 19 5/8 in. (41.3 to 496 mm)
when converted into a 35 nml still
camera)
F 1.6 2.8
TTL autofocus system inner focus
_A'ide
Illacro
systeIIl
Color temperature
Auto, _'_One push, @eIndoor
(3200K), _-Outdoor
(5800K)
Minimum illumination
4 lux at F 1.6
Illumination
range
4 to 100.000 lux
Recommended
illumination
More than 100 lux
General
Power requirements
7.2 V (batteI T insertion input)
8.4 V (DC IN jack)
Average
power consumption
4.1 W during camera recording
using viewfinder
5.2 W during camera recording
using LCD screen
3.9 W during playback using
LASER LINK (when viewfinder
on and LCD is off)
is
Operating temperature
Storage temperature
Picture
3.5 inches measured
diagonally
2 7/_ x 2 in. (72.4 x 50.4 ram)
On-screen
display
TN LCD/TFT
active matrix nlethod
Total dot number
184,580 (830 x 220)
and
LASER LINK
Video/audio
IR space transmission
system
according to EIAJ (Electric
Industries
Association
of Japan)
standards
Audio carrier wave
Lch : 4.3MHz
Rch : 4.8MHz
32°F to I04°F (0°C to 40°C)
LCD screen
Input
4 pin mini DIN
Luminance
signal: 1 Vp p, 75 ohms,
unbalanced,
sync negative
Chrominance
signal: 0.286 Vp p,
75 ohms, unbalanced
Audio/Video
input/output
Input/output
auto switch
AV MINI JACK, 1 Vp p, 75 ohuls,
unbalanced,
sync negative
327 mV, (at output impedance
more than 47 kilohms)
Output impedance
with less than
2.2 kilohms/Stereo
nlinijack
(o 3.5mm)
Input impedance
more than
47 kilohms
DV input/output
4 pin special connector
Headphones
Stereo minijack (o 3.5 ram)
MIC input
Stereo minijack (o 3.Smm):O.388mV,
DC2.SV
Input inlpedance
6.8 kilohms
@LANe jack
Stereo mininlinijack
(o 2.5 ram)
output
connectors
S video input/output
Input/output
auto switch
4°F to 140°F ( 20°C to 60°C)
Dimensions
Approx. 3 a/4 x 4 1/s x 7 s/_in. (w/
h/d) (93 x 103 x 193ram)
Mass
Approx. 1 lb 15 oz (880 g) excluding
the battery pack and the cassette
Approx. 2 lb 1 oz (950 g) including
the battery pack NP F330, lithium
battery and cassette DVM60
Approx. 2 lb 3 oz (1 kg) including
the battery pack NP F550, lithimn
battery and cassette DVM60
Approx. 2 lb 3 oz (1.1 kg) including
the battei T pack NP F750. lithiunl
battery and cassette DVM60
Approx. 2 lb 3 oz (1.2 kg) including
the battei T pack NP F950, lithium
battery and cassette DVM60
Micro_phone
Electret condenser
microphone,
Stereo
type
Speaker
Dynamic speaker
Supplied
accessories
See page 6.
Power requirements
100 to 240 V AC, 50/60
Power consumption
23W
>
c_
-_
g
Hz
Output voltage
DC OUT: 8.4 V, 1.5 A in operating
_.
_'
mode
Operating
temperature
32°F to I04°F (O°C to 40°C)
Storage temperature
4°F to 140°F ( 20°C to 60°C)
Dimensions (Approx.)
5 x I{I/l_,x 21/2 in. (w/h/d)
(125 x 39 x
62 nlm)
Mass (Approx.)
9.8 oz (280 g) excluding power code
-m
o
The number of images you can
record on a floppy disk
SFN mode : Approx. 7 to 8
FIN mode : Approx.
14 to 16
STD mode : Approx. 23 to 27
Memory
3.5 inch, 2HD floppy disk (1.44 MB)
MS DOS format
Operating
temperature
41°F to 104°F (5°C to 40°C)
Dimensions
floppy disk slot : Approx. 4 x u/lc_ x
5 7/_ ill. (w/h/d)
(101.5 x 17.2 x
147 nlm)
PC card slot : Approx. 2 1/4 x 7/16 x
4 3/4 ill. (w/h/d)
(54 x 11 x 120 ram)
Mass
Approx. 13.4 oz (380 g)
Power requirements
Supplied fronl the can}corder.
Design and specifications
to change without notice.
are subject
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[]
EDITSEARCH buttons
[]
BACK LIGHT button
[]
FADER button
[]
ND FILTER button
[]
AUTO LOCK selector
[]
OPEN switch
[]
Control
(p. 21)
(p. 38)
(1).36)
(p. 49)
(p. 22)
dial (p. 27)
(p. 44)
[]
Viewfinder
lens adjustment
[]
PHOTO button
[]
_ BATT (battery)
[]
SHUTTER SPEED button
[]
WHT BAL (white
[]
PROGRAM AE button
[]
EXPOSURE button
[]
Memory
lever (p. 13)
(p. 33)
RELEASE button
(p. 10)
(p. 45)
balance)
button
(p. 55)
(p. 44)
card slot (p. 91)
(p. 46)
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[]
[]
[]
NS_
>
5
[]
5
[] Tape transport
buttons
(p. 22)
[] STOP (stop)
REW (rewind)
I2> PLAY (playback)
FF (fast4brward)
|| PAUSE (pause)
• REC (record)
[]
[]
Focus ring (p. 58)
[]
LASER LINK transmitter
Remote sensor (p. 140)
[]
Built-in
(p. 71) /
Power zoom lever (p. 14)
[]LASER
LINK button
O
(p. 71)
[]
Viewfinder
(p. 13)
[]
Display
[]
FOCUS switch
[]
PUSH AUTO button
window
(p. 142)
(p. 58)
(p. 58)
microphone
135
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[]
F
P,CTURE
O,O,TAL
_
@
EFFECT
EFFECT
@
@
MENU
%
136
[]
LCD Screen (p. 16)
[]
LCD BRIGHT buttons
[]
VOLUME buttons
[]
RESETbutton
[]
DATA CODE button
[]
Speaker
[]
START/STOP button
[]
POWER switch
[]
START/STOP MODE selector
[]
END SEARCH button
(i). 16, 22)
(t). 22)
(p. 131)
(p. 81)
(p. 12)
(i). 12, 22)
(p. 24)
(p. 15)
[]
DISPLAY button
(p. 22)
[]
MEMORY
INDEX button
[]
MEMORY
PLAY button
[]
PICTURE EFFECT button
(p. 41)
[]
DIGITAL EFFECT button
(p. 42)
[]
MEMORY
[]
MEMORY - button
(p. 105, 109)
[]
MEMORY
(p. 105, 109)
[]
TITLE button
(p. 63, 66)
[]
MENU button
(p. 27)
DELETE button
+ button
(p. 106)
(p. 105)
(p. 109)
[]
[]
[]
[]
[]
[]
[]
[]
[]
>
[] Access
lamp
[] DC INjack
(p. 93)
(p. 8)
[] Hooks for shoulder
strap
(p. 140)
[]
Grip strap (p. 19)
[]
Lock knob (p. 13)
[]
xO (self-timer)
button
5
(p. 18)
0
[] Intelligent
accessory
[] EJECT switch
(p. 11)
[] PUSH button
(p. 11)
shoe
_,_ Intelligent
Accessory Shoe
Note
on the
Supplies
accessory
power
shoe
intelligent
accessory
shoe
to optional
accessories
is linked
to tile POWER
such as a video
switch,
allowing
supplied
by tile shoe. Refer to the operating
infbrmation.
To connect
an accessory,
press
tile screw.
accessory.
To remove
an accessory,
loosen
instruction
down and
the screw,
light or microl)hone.
you to turn on and
Tile intelligent
off the power
of the accessory
for fhrther
push it to the end, and then
and
then
press
down
and
pull
tighten
out
the
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[]
LANC _
stands
System.
The _
controlling
equipment
jack
has the same
as CONTROL
r, DV IN/OUTjack
This
"i.LINK"
Corporation
is used
Bus
for
to it.
function
as the jack
L or REME)TE.
(p. 83)
mark
and
in agreement
specifications
[]
control
Control
the tape transport
of video
and peripherals
connected
This jack
indicated
[]
[]Stand
control
jack
for Local Application
with
and
is a trademark
indicates
that
jack
Tripod
(p. 20)
receptacle
MEMORY
RELEASE lever
[]
,Q (headphones)jack
[]
AUDIO/VIDEO
[]
S VlDEOjack
[]
Camera recording
[]
MICjack (PLUG IN POWER) (p. 88)
Connect an external microphone (not
supplied}. This jack also accepts a 'plug-inpower" microphone.
(p. 22)
jack (p. 70, 82)
(p. 34, 70, 82)
of Sony
this
product
is
IEEE 1394-1995
their revisions.
The 1_DV IN/OUT
[]
is i.LINK
compatible.
lamp
Make sure that the length
of' the tripod
screw
is less than 9/32 inch (6.5 mm). Otherwise,
you cannot
screw
may
attach
damage
the tripod
securely
the camcorder.
and
the
[]
[]
138
[]
Memory
[]
Floppy
slot
disk
connector
eject
button
(p. 93)
(p. 94)
[]
Floppy
disk slot (p. 94)
[]
Access lamp (p. 93)
Tilebuttons
that[lave
thesame
name
on the
flmction
Remote
Commander
as on the camcorder
identically.
[]
[]
[]
[]
[]
[]
[]
[]
[]
[]
[]
[]
[]
>
7.'
[]
PHOTO button
[]
DISPLAY button
(p. 33)
(p. 22)
[]
_/1_1
buttons
[]
Power zoom button
5
(p. 74, 76, 77)
(p. 14)
0
[]
Memory
control
buttons
[]
SEARCH MODE button
[]
Tape transport
[]
REC button
[]
AUDIO DUB button
(p. 105)
[]
ZERO SET MEMORY button
(p. 74, 76, 77)
[]
DATA CODE button
[]
Transmitter
Point toward
buttons
(p. 22)
(p. 87)/MARK
To prepare
button
(p. 84)
(p. 89)
the Remote
the battery
the remote sensor
button
to control
the
on the camcorder.
(p. 12)
Commander
you nmst insert two size AA (R6) batteries.
covet" from the Remote
(2) Insert both of the size AA (R6) batteries
(3) Put the battery
(p. 81)
after turning
[] START/STOP
To use the Remote Commander,
supplied size AA (R6) batteries.
(1) Remove
camcorder
(p. 80)
Use the
Commander.
with correct polarity.
covet" back onto the Remote
Commander.
20'
139
Note on battery
life
Tile batteries for tile Remote Commander
last about 6 months under normal o])eration.
When tile batteries become weak or (lead, tile Remote Commander
does not work.
To avoid damage
from possible battery
leakage
Remove tile batteries when you will not use tile Remote
Remote
control
direction
Aim tile Remote Commander
to tile remote
Commander
for a long time.
sensor.
Tile operative range of tile Remote Commander
is about 16.4 feet (5 m) indoors.
on tile angle, Remote Commander
may not activate tile camcorder.
Notes
on the
Remote
Depending
Commander
• Kee f) tile remote sensor away fl'om strong light sources such as direct sunlight or
illumination.
Otherwise, tile remote control may not be effective.
• Be sure that there is no obstacle between tile remote sensor on tile camcorder and tile
Remote Commander.
• This camcorder works in commander
mode VTR 2. Tile commander
modes (1, 2 and 3) are
used to distinguish
tiffs camcorder from other Sony VCRs to avoid remote control
misoperation.
If you use another Sony VCR in commander
mode VTR 2, we recommend
you change the commander
mode or cover the remote sensor of the VCR with black paper.
Attach tile supplied
shoulder
strap to tile hooks for file shoulder
2
140
strap.
3
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[]
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Cassette memory
[]
Remaining
indicator
battery
(p. 116)
indicator
4i1÷_11÷_
(p. 120)
[]
Recording
[]
Standby/Recording
indicator (p. 12)/Tape
transport mode indicator (p. 22)/Image
quality mode indicator (p. 95)
[]
Warning
[]
Time code indicator (p. 13)/Self diagnosis
indicator (p. 132)/Image number indicator
(p. 106)
[]
Remaining tape indicator (p. 142)/Memory
playback indicator (p. 106)
[]
ZERO SET MEMORY indicator
[]
END SEARCH indicator
[]
Gain indicator
[]
Audio
[]
Microphone
level indicator
[]
Continuous
mode indicator
[]
ND filter
[]
Video flash ready indicator
[]
Self-timer
ml÷ 4i-71÷ dii-1
[]
Zoom indicator (p. 14)/Exposure
(p. 44)/Data file name indicator
[]
Digital
[]
PROG.SCAN indicator (p. 35)/
16:gWIDE indicator (p. 39)
[]
Picture effect indicator
[]
White
[]
Gain shift
[]
AE shift
indicator
[]
Shutter
speed indicator
[]
Aperture
indicator
[]
Program
AE indicator
[]
Back light indicator
[]
Steady shot OFF indicator
[]
Manual
effect indicator
(p. 42)
(p. 40)
balance indicator
indicator
indicator
(p. 92)
(p. 46)
(p. 53)
(p. 52)
focus/Infinity
(p. 45)
(p. 55)
(p. 54)
(p. 38)
(p. 51)
indicator
(p. 57)
mode indicator
indicators
(p. 30)
(p. 143)
(p. 80)
(p. 24)
(p. 81)
mode indicator
indicator
indicator
(p. 30)
(p. 48)
(p. 104)
(p. 49)
(p. 18)
(p. 33)
141
KI'CI CI'CI CImin [],r_-_
O,OO,OO
)
[]
[]
[]
FULL
t
Remaining time in minutes indicator
Tape counter (p. 78) /
Memory counter (p. 106) /
Time code indicator
(p. 12)
To watch
the
[]
(p. 8) /
[]
FULL charge indicator
[]
Remaining
battery
(p. 8)
indicator
(p. 8, 120)
demonstration
You can watch a brief demonstration
of pictures with special effects. If tile demonstration
appears when you turn oil tile camcorder for tile first time, exit tile demo mode to use your
canlcorder.
To enter
demo mode
(1) Eject tile cassette
and set tile POWER switch to VTR.
(2) While hoMing down L>, set tile POWER switch to CAMERA.
Tile demonstration
stops when you insert tile cassette.
The demonstration
starts.
Note that once you enter demo mode, this mode is retained as long as tile vanadium
rechargeable
battery is in place. Therefore, demonstration
starts automatically
10 minutes
later every time you set tile POWER switch to CAMERA, and after you eject tile cassette.
To exit
demo
mode
(1) Set tile POWER
(2) While
142
holding
switch
down
to VTR.
D, set tile POWER
switch
to CAMERA.
If indicators flash on tile LCD screen or in tile viewfinder or warning messages appear on
tile screen, check tile following:
,,IS:You can Ileal"tile beep sound when BEEP is set to MELODY or NORMAL in tile menu
system.
[]
[]
[]
[]
[]
5rain I_
Omin
,'_-.
2 _. 2A".
[]
[]
[]
.:_4o_io --:'c: 21:lo --,j"_ ..
CLOCKSET
÷
CASSEI1E
[] The battery
is weak or dead.
Slow flashing: Tile battery is weak.
Fast flashing: Tile battery is (lead.
Depending
on conditions, tile _\_ indicator
may flash, even if there are 5 to 10 minutes
remaining.
[] The clock is not set.
When this message appears though you set
tile date and time, tile vanadium
lithium
battery is discharged.
Charge tile vanadiumlithium battery. (p. 117)
[]
Some
other
trouble
has
occurred.
[] The tape is near the end.
Tile flashing is slow.
Use tile self-diagnosis
flmction
(p. 132). If tile
display
does not disappear,
contact
your Sony
[]
The tape has run out.
Tile flashing becomes rapkl.
dealer
or local
facility.
[]
No tape has been inserted.
[]
The tab on the tape is out (red).
[]
Moisture
condensation
authorized
Sony
service
has occurred.
(p. 123)
[]
The video heads may be contaminated.
(p. 123)
Continued
to tile next page
143
[]
[]
[]
FOR
"InfoLITHIUM"
BAKERY ONLY
[]
[]
D
[] The battery is not the "InWLITHIUM" type.
[] The tape has no cassette memory. (p. 4)
[] The rile cannot be read properly.
[] The image data file is protected.
Tile flashing is slow.
[] The tape has no memory left or cannot use
the memory.
[] The protect tab is set to prevent accidental
erasure.
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-MVC0001"
A,B
Audio mode ................................
AUTO SHTR ...............................
Battery release ............................
BEEP ............................................
30
28
10
31
Car battery .................................. 26
Cassette memory ......................... 4
Charging battm T pack ................ 8
Charging vanadium lithium
battery .................................... 117
Cleaning video heads .............. 123
Clock set .................................... 118
Color TV system .................. 4, 126
Connection ............................ 70, 82
Continuous ............................... 103
COPY INHIBIT ........................ 116
D,E
Data Code .....................................
Date search ................................. 74
Demo ......................................... 142
DISPLAY ..................................... 22
Digital zoom ............................... 15
DV connecting cable .................. 83
DV format ................................. 116
DV IN/OUT ............................... 83
Editing ......................................... 82
EJECT .............................. 11, 93, 94
END SEARCH ...................... 21, 24
Exposure ..................................... 44
F,G,H
Fade in/fade out ....................... 36
FADER ........................................ 36
Floppy disk ...................................
Floppy disk adapter ....................
Format ......................................... 96
FOCUS ......................................... 57
Full charge .................................... 8
M,N
W, X, Y, Z
Manual adjustment ................... 44
Manual fimus .............................. 57
Memory card .............................. 91
Memory card slot ....................... 91
Memo W Stick ............................. 91
Menu system .............................. 27
Microphone level ....................... 48
Min'or mode ............................... 17
Moisture condensation ........... 123
Normal charge ............................. 8
Wide TV mode ...........................
Zebra pattern ..............................
ZERO SET MEMORY ................
Zoom ...........................................
39
50
80
14
O,P,Q
PHOTO .......................................
Photo scan ...................................
Photo seareh ...............................
Playback on a TV .......................
Playback pause ...........................
Power sources ............................
Power zoom ................................
PROGRAM AE ...........................
Progressive .................................
PROG. SCAN .............................
33
79
77
70
23
25
14
54
35
35
>
S"
0
Remaining batte W indicator .. 120
Remaining tape indicator ....... 142
Remote Commander ............... 139
S
Self diagnosis flmction ........... 132
Self timer recording .................. 18
Slide shovv"................................. 114
SP mode ...................................... 13
Standby mode ............................ 12
START/STOP MODE
selector. .................................... 15
SteadyShot .................................. 51
Still image ................................... 98
T,U,V
I,J, K, L
i.LINK ........................................ 138
hnage quality mode .................. 95
INDEX (Multiple) display ...... 106
InfoLITHIUM ........................... 121
LASER LINK .............................. 71
Lens hood ................................... 14
LCD BRIGHT ....................... 16, 22
LP mode ...................................... 13
Time code ....................................
Title (making) .............................
Title (superimposition)
.............
Title search ..................................
Tripod motmting .......................
VOLI _IVIE....................................
13
66
63
76
20
22
145
SonyOline
Sony
Corporation
Printed in Japan
Printed on recycled
http://www,world,sony,com/
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