Sony DCR TRV900 User Manual CAMCORDER Manuals And Guides L0604093

SONY Digital Camcorder Manual L0604093 SONY Digital Camcorder Owner's Manual, SONY Digital Camcorder installation guides

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Digital Video

Camera Recorder

Operating Instructions

Befbre operating tile unit, please read this manual thoroughly,

and retain it for future reference.

Owner's 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 this

product.

Model No. DCR-TRV900 Model No. AC-L10A

Serial No. Serial No.

DCR- TRV900

C_ InfoLITHIUM

CI II casse_e

Memory

MEMORY 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.

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To prevent fire or shock hazard, do

not expose the unit to rain or

moisture.

CAUTION : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK}

NO USER.SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL

This symbol is intended to alert the

user to the presence of uninsulated

"dangerous voltage" within the

product's enclosure that may be of

sufficient magnitude to constitute a

risk of electric shock to persons.

This symbol is intended to alert the

user to the presence of important

operating alld nlaintenance

(servicing) instructions in the

literature accompanying tile

appliance.

For the Customers in the U.S.A.

CAUTION

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not

expressly approved in this nlanual could void your

authority 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 15of 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.

For the Customers in the U.S.A. and

CANADA

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.

When you use Memory Sticks (not supplied), 1

see [)age 91 for details. ]

• 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.

Before you begin

Using this manual .............................................. 4

Checking supplied accessories ........................ 6

Getting started

Installing and charging tile battery pack ....... 7

Inserting a cassette ........................................... 11

Basic operations

Camera recording ............................................ 12

Attaching the lens hood ........................... 14

Using tile zoom feature ............................ 14

Selecting the start/stop mode ................. 15

Shooting with the LCD screen ................ 16

Letting the subject monitor the shot ....... 17

Selfitimer recording .................................. 18

Hints for better shooting ................................ 19

Checking the recorded picture ...................... 21

Playing hack a tape .......................................... 22

Searching for the end of the picture .............. 24

Advanced operations

Using alternative power sources ................... 25

Using the house current ........................... 25

Using a car hattery .................................... 26

Changing the mode settings .......................... 27

--for camera recording--

Photo recording ............................................... 33

Shooting with all the pixels PROG. SCAN .. 35

Using the FADER function ............................. 36

Shooting with backlighting ............................ 38

Using the wide mode function ...................... 39

Enjoying picture effect .................................... 40

Recording with various effects

digital effect ............................................ 42

Shooting with manual adjustment ................ 44

Using the PROGRAM AE function ............... 54

Focusing manually .......................................... 57

Interval recording ............................................ 59

Cut recording .....................................................

Superimposing a title ...................................... 63

Making a custom title ...................................... 66

Labeling a cassette ........................................... 68

--for playing back/editing--

Watching on a TV screen ................................ 70

Viewing the pictm'e with the pictm'e

effect ............................................................ 72

Viewing the picture with the digital

effect ............................................................ 73

Searching the boundaries of recorded

tape with date - date search ................... 74

Searching the boundaries of recorded

tape with title title search ..................... 76

Searching for a photo

- photo search/photo scan ...................... 77

Returning to a precegistered position ......... 80

Displaying recording data

- data code function ................................. 81

Editing onto another tape ............................... 82

Editing partially on a mini DV tape

- DV synchro-editing ............................... 84

Recording from a VCR or TV ......................... 86

Replacing recording on a tape

insert editing .......................................... 87

Audio duhhing ................................................. 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 images ............................................. 109

Copying the image recorded with the

memory card slot to mini DV tapes ..... 112

Playing back images in a continuous loop

- SLIDE SHOW ....................................... 114

Additional information

Usable cassettes and playhack modes ........ 116

Charging the vanadiumdithimn

battery in the camcorder ........................ 117

Resetting the date and time .......................... 118

Simple setting of clock by time

difference .................................................. 119

Tips for using the battery pack .................... 120

Maintenance information and

precautions ............................................... 123

Using your camcorder abroad ..................... 126

Trouble check ................................................. 127

Self diagnosis function ................................. 132

Specifications .................................................. 133

Identifying the parts ...................................... 134

Warning indicators ........................................ 143

Index ................................................................ 145

Asyoureadthroughthismanual,buttonsandsettingsontilecamcorderareshownill

capitalletters.

e.g.,SettilePOWERswitchtoCAMERA.

This camcorder is based on tile DV fbrmat. You carl only use mini DV cassettes with this

camcorder. We recommend you to use a tape with cassette memory (ill.

Tile flmctions which depend on whether the tape has the cassette memory or not are:

•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.

TV color systems differ fl'om country to country. To view your recordings on a TV, you need

all NTSC system-based TV.

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,

• 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, c°

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]

Check that tile following accessories are supplied with your camcorder.

[]

[] []

[]

[] Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 139)

[] AC-L10A AC power adaptor (1),

Power cord (1) (p. 8, 25)

Tile shape of' tile plug varies from region to

region.

[] NP-F330 battery pack (1) (p. 7)

[] Size AA (R6) battery for Remote

Commander (2) (p. 139)

[] Floppy disk adapter (1) (p. 91)

[] A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 70, 82)

[] Shoulder strap (1) (p. 140)

[] Lens cap (1) (p. 12)

[] Lens hood (1) (p. 14)

Contents of tile recording cannot be coml)ensated if recording or playback is not made

due to a malfimction of the camcorder, video tape, etc.

Getting started

Befbre using your camcorder, you first need to install and charge tile battery pack. To

charge tile battery pack, use tile supplied AC power adaptor.

This camcorder operates only with tile 'InfoLITHIUM" battery pack.

"InfbLITHIUM" is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

(1) Lift up the viewfinder.

(2) Insert tile battery pack in the direction of tile • mark on tile battery pack. Slide tile

battery pack down until it is locked.

Attach the battery pack to the camcorder securely.

Note on installing the NP-F730/F730H/F750/F930/F950 battery pack

Use the camcorder while stretching out tile viewfinder.

Note on the battery pack

Do not carry tile camcorder by grasping tile battery pack.

Charge tile battery pack on a fiat surface without vibration. Tile battery pack is charged a

little in tile factory.

(1) Open tile DC IN jack cover and connect tile supplied AC power adaptor to tile DC

IN jack with tile plug's •mark up.

(2) Connect tile power cord to the AC power adaptor.

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

(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 the AC power adaptor fl'om the

DC IN jack of the camcorder. You can also use the battery pack before it is completely

charged.

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.

Charging time

Battery pack Charging time *

NP F330 (supplied) 150 (90)

NP F530 210 (150)

NP F550 210 (150)

NP F730 300 (240)

NP F750/NP F730H** 300 (240)

NP F930 390 (330)

NP F950 390 (330)

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The time required for a normal charge is indicated in parentheses.

* Approximate minutes to charge an empty battery pack using the supplied AC power

adaptor. (Lower temperatures require a longer charging time.)

** NP F730H is sold only in the U.S.A.

Battery life

While using with viewfinder

Battery pack Continuous recording time *Typical recording time * *

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 F730H*** 315 (275) 165 (145)

NP F930 420 (375) 220 (195)

NP F950 485 (440) 255 (230)

While using with LCD

Battery pack Continuous Typical Playing

recording time * recording time * * time with LCD

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)

NP F750/NP F730H*** 250 (220) 140 (120) 315 (275)

NP F930 325 (295) 180 (165) 420 (375)

NP F950 375 (335) 210 (185) 485 (440)

Numbers in l)arentheses indicate the time when you use a normally charged battery.

Battery life will be shorter if you use the camcorder in a cold environment.

* Approximate continuous recording time indoors.

** Approximate minutes when recording while you repeat recording start/stop, zooming

and turning the power on/off. The actual battery life may be shorter.

*** NP F730H is sold only in the U.S.A.

Notes on remaining battery time indication during recording

• Remaining battery time is displayed on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. However, the

indication may not be displayed properly, depending on using conditions and

circu nlstailces.

•When you close the LCD panel or open it, it takes about 1 minute for the correct remaining

time to be displayed.

To remove the battery pack

Lift up the viewfinder. While pressing _ BATT RELEASE, slide the battery pack in the

direction of the arrow.

_BATT RELEASE

You can use mini DV cassette with M_n_[_vlogo* only.

Make sure that tile power source is installed.

(1) While pressing the small blue button oil the EJECT switch, slide it in the direction

of the arrow. The cassette compartment automatically opens.

(2) Insert a cassette with the window facing out.

(3) Close the cassette compartment by pressing the "PUSH" mark on the cassette

COlllpartlllellt.

. Mint[_,is a trademark.

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To eject the cassette

While pressing tile small blue button on tile EJECT switch, slide it in tile direction of tile

arIow.

To prevent accidental erasure

Slide and open tile tab on tile cassette to expose tile red mark. If you try to record with tile

red mark exposed, the _ and _ indicators flash on the LCD screen or in tile viewfinder,

and you cannot record on tile tape. To re record on this tape, slide and close the tab to covet"

tile red mark.

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 both knobs on its sides and pull the lens cap string

to fix it.

(2) While pressing the small green button on the POWER switch, set it to CAMERA.

The camcorder is set to Standby mode.

(3) Press START/STOP.

The camcorder starts recording. "REC" appears on the LCD screen or in the

viewfinder. The camera recording lamp 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.

To stop recording momentarily [a]

Press START/STOP. Tile "STBY" indicator appears on tile LCD screen or in tile viewfinder

(Standby mode).

To finish recording [b]

Set tile POWER switch to OFF. Then, eject tile cassette and remove tile battery pack.

....... _,,j [b]

[a] _,0g

To focus the viewfinder lens

If you cannot see the indicators ill the viewfinder clearly, or after someone else has used tile

camcorder, focus tile viewfinder lens. Move tile viewfinder lens adjustment lever so that tile

indicators ill tile viewfinder come into sharp focus.

Note on Standby mode

If you leave tile camcorder ill Standby mode for 5 minutes while tile cassette is inserted, tile

camcorder turns off automatically. This prevents wearing down the battery and wearing out

the tape. To resu me Standby mode, while pressing the small green button on the POWER

switch, set it to OFF once, and then to CAMERA. To start recording, press START/STOP.

Note on the progressive mode

If you modif_¢ tile images on your personal computer or play tile images back as still

pictures, we recommend you to set PROG. SCAN to ON ill the menu system before

shooting. Tile pictm'e quality may improve ill this mode, but if you shoot a moving subject,

the image may shake when it is played back.

Note on the lock knob

When you set tile lock knob to tile left position, tile POWER switch will not be set to

MEMORY accidentally.

Lock 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 to use this camcorder to play back a tape recorded on this camcorder. Ifa

tape recorded on other camcorder is played back on this camcorder, or vice versa, mosaic-

pattern noise may appear.

• When you record ill SP and LP modes on one tape or you record some scenes ill LP mode,

the playback picture may be distorted or the time code may not be written properly

between scenes.

• When you record ill LP mode, we recommend you to use a Sony Excellence/Master mini

DV cassette so that you call get file most out of your camcorder.

• You cannot make audio dubbing on a tape recorded ill LP mode. Use the SP mode for the

tape to be audio 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, because tile time code will start from

"0:00:00:00" again.

• This camcorder uses the drop ftame mode. 13

Note on the beep sound

Note that tile beep sound is not recorded on tile tape. If you do not want to Ileal" tile beep

sound, select OFF in tile menu system.

Note on remaining tape indicator

Tile indicator may not be displayed accurately depending on tile tape. Though tile indicator

does not appear at tile time of recording, it will appear in a few seconds.

To record fine pictures, we recommend you to attach tile lens hood, no matter where you

shoot. You carl also attach the lens cap when using tile lens hood.

Align tile protruding part

e groove on tile hood.

If the lens hood is not attached properly

The four" corners of tile screen *nay be eclipsed by the lens hood.

Zooming is a recording technique that lets you change tile size of tile subject in tile scene.

For more profbssional-looking recordings, use tile zoom function sparingly.

"T" side: for telephoto (subject appears closer)

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

Zooming speed (Variable speed zooming)

Press tile power zoom lever a little for a relatively slow zoom; press it still nlore fbr a high-

speed zoom.

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.

Zooming of more than 12x- digital zoom

• If you set tile D ZOOM function to ON ill tile menu system, you carl perfornl zoonling of

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 ON ill tile menu system.

• Tile right side [a] of tile power zoom indicator shows tile digital zooming zone, and tile left

side [b] shows tile optical zooming zone. If you set tile D ZOOM function to ON, tile [a]

zone appears.

[b] [a]

Your camcorder has two modes besides normal start/stop mode. These modes enable you to

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 START/STOP, and stops when you press it

again (factory setting).

£ANTI GROUND SHOOTING : The camcorder records only while you press down

START/STOP so that you can avoid recording unnecessary scenes.

5SEC : When you press START/STOP, the camcorder records for 5 seconds and

then stops automatically.

(3) Press START/STOP. Recording starts.

If you selected 5SEC, five clots appear on tile LCD screen or ill tile viewfinder. Tile clots

disappear at a rate of one per second as illustrated below. When five seconds elapse and all

the (lots disappear, tile camcorder switches to Standby mode automatically.

START/STOP

MODE

ANTI GROUND $HOOTIN_I 5S_EC

R:3

To extend the recording time in 5SEC mode

Press START/STOP again before all tile clots disappear. Recording continues fur about 5

seconds from tile moment you press START/STOP.

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 does not

w-ork.

• When selecting "5SEC," tile time code is not displayed. 15

You can also record tile picture while looking at tile LCD screen.

When using tile LCD screen, tile viewfinder turns off automatically except in mirror mode.

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 moves about 90 degrees to this side and about 180 degrees to the

other side.

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 of the

LCD screen to save tile battery power.

()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 on the LCD panel

• When closing tile LCD panel, turn it vertically until it clicks [a].

• When turning the LCD panel, turn it always vertically; otherwise, the camcorder body may

be damaged or the LCD panel may not close properly [b].

• Close tile LCD panel completely when/tot in use.

• Do not push nor touch tile LCD panel while operating tile camcorder.

•You may find it difficult to view the LCD screen due to glare when using the camcorder

outdoors.

[a] [b]

You can turn tile LCD panel over so that it faces tile other way and you can let tile subject

monitor tile shot while shooting with tile viewfinder.

Tom the LCD panel up vertically. When you turn tile LCD panel 180 degrees, tile @

indicator appears on tile LCD screen (mirror mode) and tile time code and remaining tape

indicators disappear.

You can also use tile Remote Commander.

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DB_ ¸

To cancel mirror mode

Turn tile LCD panel down toward tile camcorder body.

Notes on mirror mode

•When you turn tile LCD panel about 135 degrees to 180 degrees, tile camcorder enters

mirror mode.

•Using tile mirror mode, you can record yourself while watching yourself on tile LCD

screell.

• Tile picture on the LCD screen looks like a mirror-image while recording in mirror mode.

Tile STBY indicator appears as IIQ and REC as Q. Other indicators appear as mirror

image. Some indicators may not appear in mirror mode.

• While recording in mirror mode, you cannot operate the fbllowing fonctions: MENU,

TITLE, and ZERO SET MEMORY on the Remote Commander.

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 using the self-timer

Press PHOTO in step 2.

To cancel self-timer recording

Press _ so that the _ 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 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 to tile

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]

[a]

• 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.

DB_ ¸

[b] [c]

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 tripod, make sm'e that tile length of tile tripod screw is less than 9/32 inch

(6.5 ram). Otherwise, you camlot attach the tripod secm_ely and the screw may damage the

canlcorder.

Cautions on the LCD panel and on the viewfinder

• Do not pick up tile camcorder by tile viewfinder or tile LCD panel. [d]

•Do not place the camcorder so as to point the viewfinder or the LCD panel toward the smL

The inside of the viewfinder or the LCD panel may be damaged. Be carefld when placing

the camcorder under sunlight or by a window. [e]

[el

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

To stop playback

ReleaseEDITSEARCH.

ENDSEARCH

To go back to the last recorded point (END SEARCH)

Press END SEARCH. Tile last recorded point is played back for about 5 seconds and stops.

Note that when you use atape without cassette memory, this function does not work once

you eject tile cassette after recording.

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 and

tile next scene you record will be smooth.

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 button oil the POWER switch, set it to VTR.

(4) Press _ to rewind the tape.

(5) Press g::> to start playback.

Adjust the volume using VOLUME +/- and the brightness of the LCD screen using

LCD BRIGHT +/ .

You can also monitor the picture on a TV screen, after connecting the camcorder to a TV or

VCR.

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. Befbre using the Remote

Commander, insert the size AA (R6) batteries.

To display the LCD screen/viewfinder screen indicators

Press DISPLAY.

To erase the indicators, press again.

Notes on screen indicators

• The screen indicator disappears when the title is displayed.

• When you play back a tape using a "InfoLITHIUM" battery, _ indicates the remaining

battery capacity. The remaining battery time in minutes is not displayed.

Using headphones

Connect headphones (not supplied) to the ,c)jack. You can adjust the volume of the

headphones using VOLUME +/ .

To view the playback picture in the viewfinder

Close the LCD panel. The viewfinder turns on automatically.

When using the viewfinder, you can monitor the sound only by using headl)hones.

To view on the LCD screen again, open the LCD panel. The viewfinder turns off

automatically.

When you cannot see the LCD screen clearly

Pull out the stand at the bottom to adjust the angle.

To view a still picture (playback pause)

Press n during playback. To resume playback, press n or I:_.

To locate a scene (picture search)

Kee l) pressing _ or _ during playback. To resume normal playback, release the button.

To monitor the high-speed picture while advancing the tape or

rewinding (skip scan)

Kee l) pressing _ while rewinding or _ while advancing the tape. To resume normal

rewinding or fast forward, release the button.

To view the picture at 1/3 speed (slow 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 keel) pressing

the button, you can view the picture at 1/30 speed. To resume normal playback, press 12::>.

To change the playback direction

Press <C on the Remote Commander fur reverse direction or > on the Remote Commander

for fbrward direction during playback. To resume normal 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: however, this flmction

does not work fbr an output signal fl'om the _'[)V IN/OUT jack. 23

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 and press END SEARCH during recording standby.

This fimction works when the POWER switch is set to CAMERA 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.

You can choose any of tile following power sources for your camcorder: battery pack, house

current, and 12/24 V cat" battery. Choose tile appropriate power source depending on where

you want to ose yoor camcorder.

Place Power source Accessory to be used

Indoors House current Supplied AC power adaptor

Outdoors Batter T pack BattetT pack NP F330 (supplied), NP F530, NP F550, NP

F730, NP F730H*, NP F750, NP F930, NP F950

In the car 12 V or 24 V car battery Sony DC adaptor/charger DC VT00

* NP F730H is sold only in tile U.S.A.

Note on power sources

Disconnecting tile power source or removing tile battery pack during recording or playback

may damage the inserted tape. If this happens, restore tile power supply again immediately.

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.

WARNING

2,3

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.

Use aDC adaptor/charger such as Sony DC-V700 (not supplied). Connect tile car battery

cord to tile cigarette lighter socket of a car (12 V or 24 V). Connect tile DC adaptor/charger

and the camcorder using the DK-415 (supplied with DC-V700) connecting cord.

This mark indicates that this product is a genuine accessory for Sony video

product.

When purchasing Sony video products, Sony recommends that you purchase

accessories with this "GENUINE VIDEO ACCESSORIES" mark.

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 the control dial to select the desired item, then press the dial.

(4) Turn the control dial to select the desired mode, then press the dial. If you want to

change the other modes, repeat steps 3 and 4. If you want to change the other items,

select _ RETURN and press the dial, then repeat steps 2 to 4.

(5) Press MENU to erase the menu display.

MENU _pR0¢ sc.

[MENUiE_D

MANUAL SET

AUTO SHTR

_=_[MENUiE_D

VTR

.....

,_u_ o MIX

F_C[ME U E_D

2 .....

AUDIO MI×

.........

E_ _ INPUT

_ LTR S_ZE

<27

LTR SiZE

_ SETUP MENU

4 :

_ _ ....

_RETORN

Notes on changing the mode settings

•Menu items dilt_r depending on the setting of tile POWER switch to VTR, CAMERA or

MEMORY.

• While recording in mirror mode, you cannot operate tile nlenu system.

Menu items that cart be modified differ depending on tile setting of tile POWER switch. Tile

LCD screen shows only tile items that you cart operate at tile moment. Tile menu items are

categorized into nine groups signified by the nine icons described below.

Items for the _MANUAL SET menu

AUTO SHTR <ON/OFF>

•Select ON and tile electronic shutter functions automatically when shooting in bright

conditions.

• Select OFF and tile electronic shutter does not fimction even in bright conditions.

PROG. SCAN* <OFF/ON>

•Select OFF not to record still/moving pictures with all the pixels.

• Select ON to record still/moving pictures with all the pixels.

Items for the _i_ CAMERA SET menu

D ZOOM <OFF/ON>

• Select OFF not to use tile digital zoom. Tile camcorder goes back to 12x optical zoom.

• Select ON to activate digital zooming.

16:9WIDE <OFF/ON>

Select this item to record a 16:9 wide picture. See page 39 for details.

STEADYSHOT<ON/OFF>

• 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 <OFF/ON>

• Normally select OFF.

• Select ON for cut recording. See page 61 for details.

When you remove tile power source, tile setting becomes OFF.

INT.REC <ON/OFF/SET> <INTERVAL/REC TIME>

• Normally select OFF. Select ON to make an interval recording.

• Select INTERVAL to set or change the waiting time [br interval recording.

• Select REC TIME to set or change tile recording time for interval recording.

When you remove the power source, the setting becomes OFF, but the waiting time and

recording time are retained.

Items for the [i_ VTR SET menu

HiFi SOUND* <STEREO/I/2>

• 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).

AUDIO MIX*

Select this item to adjust tile balance between tile stereo 1 and stereo 2 by turning tile control

dial.

Items for the _ LCD/VF SET menu

LCD B,L <BRT NORMAL/BRIGHT>

• Normally select BRT NORMAL.

• Select BRIGHT when tile LCD screen is dark. Tile battery consumption increases by 10 to

20%.

Even if you adjust the LCD B.L tile recorded picture is not affected.

LCD COLOR

Select this item and change tile level of tile indicator by turning tile control dial up (+) or

down ( ) to adjust tile color intensity of the picture.

VF BRIGHT

Close tile LCD panel.

Select this item to adjust tile brightness of tile viewfinder. Tile viewfinder becomes brighter

when you turn tile control dial up (+), and darker when you turn it down _).

ZEBRA <OFF/ON>

•Normally select OFF.

• Select ON to shoot with the zebra pattern displayed on tile LCD screen or in the

viewfhlder.

Items for the D MEMORY SET menu

CONTINUOUS <OFF/ON/MULTI SCRN>

• Select OFF not to record continuously.

• Select ON to record 2 to 4 pictures continuously.

• Select MULTI SCRN to record nine pictures continuously.

QUALITY <STANDARD/FINE/SUPER FINE>

•Select STANDARD to record still pictures in tile standard image quality mode, using tile

memory card slot.

• Select FINE to record still pictures in the fine image quality mode, using tile memory card

slot.

• Select SUPER FINE to record still pictures in tile superfine image quality mode, using tile

memory card slot.

PROTECT<OFF/ON>

• 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.

PHOTO SAVE

Select this item to duplicate still pictures. See page 100for details.

Items for the _ CM SET menu

CM SEARCH <ON/OFF>

• Select ON to search rising cassette memory.

• Select OFF to search without using cassette memory.

TITLEERASE

Erase tire title you have superimposed.

TITLE DSPL <ON/OFF>

• Select E)N to display tire title you have superimposed.

• Select OFF trot to display the title.

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 <SP/LP>

• Select SP when recording in SP (standard play) mode.

• Select LP when recording in LP (long play) mode.

AUDIO MODE <12BIT/16BIT>

• Normally select 12BITto record two stereo sounds.

• Select 16BITto record tire one stereo sound with high quality.

MIC LEVEL* <AUTO/MANUAL>

• Select AUTO to adjust tire recording level automatically.

• Select MANUAL to adjust tire recording level manually.

[i_REMAIN <AUTO/ON>

•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 <DATE/CAM or DATE>

• Select DATE/CAM to display date and recording data during playback.

• Select DATE to display (late during playback.

Items for the _ SETUP menu

CLOCK SET

Select this item to reset tire date or time.

AUTO TV ON <OFF/ON>

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 <VIDEO1/VIDEO2/VIDEO3/OFF>

Select 1, 2 or 3 of the video input on tile TV which tile AV cordless IR receiver (not supl)lied )

is connected to when using the LASER LINK function.

LTR SIZE <NORMAL/2X>

• Normally select NORMAL.

• Select 2X to display tile selected menu item by twice size of tile normal.

DEMO MODE <ON/OFF>

• Select ON to glance over tile flmction of camcorder.

• Select OFF not to display demonstration.

Notes on DEMO MODE

• DEMO MODE is set to STBY (Standby) at tile factory. Tile demonstration starts about 10

minutes after you set the POWER switch to CAMERA without inserting a cassette.

You carl cancel tile demonstration by inserting a cassette, setting the POWER switch to a

position other than CAMERA, or select OFF in the menu system. To select STBY again, set

tile POWER switch to OFF when DEMO MODE is set to ON, and set the POWER switch

back to CAMERA.

• You cannot select DEMO MODE when a cassette is inserted in the camcorder.

• If you insert a cassette dtu'ing tile demonstration, tile demonstration stops. You carl start

recording as usual. DEMO MODE automatically returns to STBY.

• To look at the demonstration at once, eject the cassette, if inserted. Then select ON of

DEMO MODE and erase the menu display. The demonstration will begin.

Items for the _ OTHERS menu

WORLD TIME

Select this item to set tile clock by a time diffi_rence. See page 119 for details.

BEEP <MELODY/NORMAL/OFF>

• Normally select MELODY so that a melody sounds when you start/stop recording, etc.

• Select NORMAL so that beeps sound when you start/stop recording, etc.

• Select OFF when you do not want to hear tile beep sound.

COMMANDER* <ON/OFF>

• Select ON when using tile supl)lied Remote Commander fbr tile camcorder.

• Select OFF when not using the Remote Commander.

DISPLAY <LCD or V-OUT/LCD >

• Normally select LCD.

• Select V-OUT/LCD to display indicators both on tile LCD screen and TV screen.

REC LAMP <ON/OFF>

• Normally select ON.

• Select OFF when you do not want tile camera recording lamp on tile frorlt of tile unit to

light up.

COLOR BAR <OFF/ON>

•Normally select OFF not to display tile color bar.

• Select ON to display the color bar.

DV EDITING

Select this item when editing a tape on another equil)ment connected with tile i.LINK cable

(DV connecting cable). See page 84 for details. 31

* 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 back a tape recorded in tile 16-bit mode, you cannot adjust tile balance in

AUDIO MIX.

• 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.

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 a still picture and "CAPTURE" appears on tile

LCD screen or ill tile viewfinder.

Recording does not start yet. To change tile still picture, release PHOTO, select still

picture again, and keep pressing PHOTO lightly again.

If you press PHOTO on tile Remote Commander when a still picture appears on

tile LCD screen or ill tile viewfinder, 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 seven

seconds. Tile sound during those seven seconds is also recorded.

To record a still picture while normal recording, press PHOTO deeper. Then tile

still picture is recorded for about seven seconds and tile camcorder returns to

Standby mode.

f_CAPTURE

When shooting in the dark

Install the HVL FDH2 video flash light (not supplied) to the accessory shoe. If the exposm'e

is in manual exposm'e mode, set it to automatic exposure mode.

When {_appears next to the "CAPTURE" indicator on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder,

the video flash is ready to be used.

Note on the still picture

When the still picture recorded on this camcorder is played back on another VCR, the

picture may be blurred. This is not a malflmction.

When you press PHOTO while recording a photo

The picture on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder whenever you press PHOTO will be

recorded. You cannot check the recorded picture by pressing PHOTO lightly.

After the moving picture is recorded as a still picture for about seven seconds, the camcorder

will go back to Standby mode.

You carl print astill 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

: Signal flow-

LINE IN /

VIDEO S VIDEO

AUDIO/VIDEO

(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 jack and connect

the yellow plug of the cable to tile VIDE() input of tile video printer.

When modifying tile digital images on your personal computer, set PROG. SCAN to ON

before shooting. You carl record tile images on a mini DV tape fl'ame by frame with higher

resolution.

Since tile image taken in progressive mode does not go out of focus even ill a pause, it is

especially usefld when you analyze high-speed actions such as sport scenes.

(1) Press MENU to display the menu in Standby mode.

(2) Turn the control dial to select _, then press the dial.

(3) Turn the control dial to select PROG. SCAN, then press the dial.

(4) Turn the control dial to select ON, then press the dial.

(5) Press MENU to erase the menu display. The PROG. SCAN indicator lights up.

To return to normal mode

Select OFF in step 4, then press the control dial.

Note on the progressive mode

Tile normal TV broadcast divides tile screen into two finer fields and displays them in turns

every 1/60 of a second. Thus, tile actual image displayed in an instant covers only half of tile

apparent image area. Displaying tile whole image simultaneously on a flfll screen is called

displaying with all tile pixels. In this mode tile pictm'e is clearer than one in normal mode,

but moving objects appear jerky since tile picture is read/output every about 1/15 second.

The setting at the factory

This camcorder is originally programed to record still/moving pictm'es on a mini DV tape in

tile normal TV [brmat (Interlace format).

When shooting under fluorescent light

When shooting in tile progressive mode under fluorescent light or light bulb, a rare

phenomenon may happen in which tile screen lights up brightly (Flicker phenomenon}. This

is not a malfunction. If you want to stop this phenomenon, set PROG. SCAN to OFF in tile

hie rio systenl,

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. When fading out,

tile picture gradually fades out while tile sound decreases.

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 is in Standby mode, press FADER until tile desired indicator

flashes.

(2) Press START/STOP to start recording. The fade indicator stops flashing.

When fading out [b]

(1) During recording, press FADER until tile desired indicator flashes.

(2) Press START/STOP to stop recording. The fade indicator stops flashing, and then

recording stops.

To cancel the fader function

Befbre pressing START/STOP, press FADER until tile fade indicator disappears.

You cannot use the fader function in the following situations

Tile START/STOP MODE selector is set to £ANTI GROUND SHOOTING or 5SEC.

Tile camcorder is in the photo recording.

A title is displayed on tile LCD screen or in the viewfinder. If' the title is not necessary,

erase it before using the fader 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 aclay (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, thus making the [)icmre difficult to

enjoy.

When the OVERLAP indicator appears

Tile camcorder automatically memorizes tile image recorded on a tape. As tile image is

being memorized, tile OVERLAP indicator flashes fast, and tile playback picture is

displayed. At this stage, tile picture may not be recorded clearly, depending on tile tape

condition.

When you shoot a subject with the light source behind tile subject or asubject with a light

background, use tile BACK LIGHT fimction.

Press BACK LIGHT. Tile [] indicator appears on tile LCD screen or in tile viewfinder.

[a] Subject is too dark because of backlight.

[b] Subject becomes bright with 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.

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

Tile picture with black bands at tile top and tile bottom on tile LCD screen or in tile

viewfinder [a] is tlormal. Tile picture on a normal TV [b] is horizontally compressed. You

can watch tile pictm'e of normal images on a wide screen 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 _, then press the dial.

(4) Turn the control dial to select 16:gWIDE, then press the dial.

(5) Turn the control dial to select ON, then press the dial.

(6) Press MENU to erase the menu display.

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. 39

You can make pictures like those of television with tile Picture Effect flmction.

[a] [b] [c] [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 intensity is clearer, and tile picture looks like an illustration.

SLIM [c]

Tile pirture expands vertically.

STRETCH [d]

Tile picture expands horizontally.

(1) While in Standby mode, press PICTURE EFFECT.

(2) Turn tile control dial to select tile desired picture eftect mode.

PICTURE

NEG ART I

LEA -1

_/IE_w I

L L[SOLAR_ZE-- 1

_/s,,M

To return to normal mode

Press PICTURE EFFECT so that tile indicator disappears.

Notes on the picture effect

• When you turn tile power off, tile camcorder returns automatically to normal mode.

• You cannot select SLIM and STRETCH when you set PROG. SCAN to ON.

• While using tile picture effect function, you cannot select tile old movie function with

DIGITAL EFFECT.

With tile following flmctions of Digital Effect, you carl add various visual effects to tile

picture. Tile sound is recorded normally.

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 image, such as a trail.

OLD MOVIE

You carl record tile pictm'e such as an old movie. Tile camcorder automatically sets tile wide

mode to 16:9WIDE, picture effect to SEPIA, and tile al_propriate shutter speed.

(1) While ill Standby mode or Recording mode, press DIGITAL EFFECT.

Tile digital effect indicator flashes.

(2) Turn tile control dial to select the desired digital 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 picture.

FLASH : Tile length of the intervals.

LUMI. : The brightness of the area where you paste the moving picture.

TRAIL : Tile length of time tile incidental image remains.

OLD MOVIE : No adjustment necessary.

DIGITAL

EFFECT

STILL ]

TRA'L_I

LILD MOVIE

_ STILL IIIIIIII

To cancel digital effects

Press DIGITAL EFFECT so that tile indicator disappears.

Notes on digital effect

• You cannot use the fbllowing flmctions while using tile digital effect.

Functions using tile FADER button

Functions using the PHOTO button

• When you set the POWER switch to OFF, tile digital 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

Under normal conditions, this unit automatically makes various adjustments as it shoots.

However, you can adjust manually the following 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 by using other buttons/switches

ND filter, focus

The following describes how to adjust all the flmctions mentioned above except program AE

(see page 54) and focus (see page 57).

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 tiffs position to let the trait adjusts all the flmctions automatically.

HOLD [b]

Select tiffs position after setting the functions manually to maintain the settings.

Manual position [c]

Select this position to adjust manually the flmctions listed above.

Adjust the exposure manually under the following cases.

[a] [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 (auto lock release) position while the

camcorder is in Standby mode.

(2) Press EXPOSURE. The exposure indicator appears on the LCD screen or in the

viewfinder.

(3) Turn the control dial to adjust the exposure.

AUTO

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To return to automatic exposure mode

Set AUTO LOCK selector to AUTO LOCK or press EXPOSURE to turn off the exposure

indicator.

Notes

• Tile control dial does not have a stop position.

• If you press PROGRAM AE, the exposure comes back to automatic adjustment again.

• When .you adjust the exposure manually, you cannot use tile BACK LIGHT flmction.

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(1) Set AUTO LOCK selector to the center (auto lock release) position while the

camcorder is in Standby mode.

(2) Press SHUTTER SPEED. The shutter speed indicator appears on the LCD screen or

in the viewfinder.

(3) Turn the control dial to select the desired speed. The available shutter speed ranges

from 1/4 to 1/10000.

AUTO

To return to automatic shutter speed mode

Set AUTO LOCK selector to AUTO LOCK or press SHUTTER SPEED to turn off tile shutter

speed indicator.

When shooting at slow shutter speed

At slow shutter speed, automatic focus may be lost. Adjust focus manually using a tripod.

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 BAL. The white balance indicator appears on the LCD screen or in the

viewfinder.

(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

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Display Shooting conditions

_,,._ •Adjusting the white halance according to the light source.

This operation is not available during recording. Follow the steps

described on the next page to adjust the settings again.

-.'÷:-(Outdoor) •Recording a sunset/sunrise, just after sunset, just before sunrise,

neon signs, or fireworks

•Under a color matching fluorescent lamp

_6,,c(Indoor) •Lighting condition changes quickly

• Too bright place such as photography studios

• Under sodium lamps or mercury lamps

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 awhite object such as paper fully on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder.

(2) Press the control dial.

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 balance

indicator.

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 dial, shoot in

automatic white balance mode.

Notes on white 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.

You can adjust tile recording sound level. Use headphones to monitor the sound when you

adjust.

(1) Set tile POWER switch to CAMERA.

(2) Press MENU to display the menu.

(3) Turn tile control dial to select _, then press tile dial.

(4) Turn the control dial to select MIC LEVEL, then press the dial.

(5) Turn the control dial to select MANUAL, then press the dial.

(6) Turn the control dial to select LEVEL SET, then press the dial.

(7) 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.

To adjust the microphone level automatically

Select AUTO in step 5, then press the control 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.

UsingtheNDfilter(correspondsto16%ofthequantityoflight),youcarlrecordapicture

clearly,preventingthepicturefromgoingoutoffocusunderbrightconditions.

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 appears.

Tile ND filter is now activated.

When ND OFF flashes on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder

Tile ND filter is not necessary. Press ND FILTER so that the ND OFF indicat©r stops

flashing.

Tile ND filter is now deactivated.

ND FILTER

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 _, then press the dial.

(4) Turn the control dial to select ZEBRA, then press the dial.

(5) Turn the control dial to select ON, then press the dial.

(6) Press MENU to erase the menu display.

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To erase the zebra pattern

Select OFF in step a, then 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 or in tile viewfinder, tile zebra

pattern is not recorded.

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 _, then press the dial.

(4) Turn the control dial to select STEADYSHOT, then press the dial.

(5) Turn the control dial to select OFF, then press the dial.

(6) Press MENU to erase the menu display.

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To activate the Steady Shot function again

Select ON in step 5, then press the control dial.

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 lens (not supplied),

tile Steady Shot function may not work.

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(1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA.

(2) Press MENU to display tile menu.

(3) Turn the control dial to select _, then press the dial.

(4) Turn tile control dial to select AE SHIFT, then press the dial.

(5) 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 AE shift

Set tim bar indicator at the center in step 5, then press the control dial.

When you adjust AE shift

The [] 4to []+4indicatorisdisplayedontheLCDscreenorintheviewfinder. Thenumber

varies corresponding to the AE shift level.

(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 tile control dial to select GAIN SHIFT, then press tile dial.

(5) Turn tile control dial to select -3dB, then press tile dial.

(6) Press MENU to erase the menu display.

To deactivate gain 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.

You can select fl'om five PROGRAM AE (Auto Exposure) modes to suit yore" shooting

situation, refi_rring 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 tile camcorder is set to focus

only on subjects in tile middle to far distance.

• In the Sunset & Moon mode, the camcorder is set to focus only on distant subjects.

(1) Set AUTO LOCK selector to tile center (auto lock release) position while tile

camcorder is in Standby or Recording mode.

(2) Press PROGRAM AE.

(3) Turn tile control dial so that tile symbol of tile desired PROGRAM AE mode

matches the indicator oil the LCD screen or in the viewfinder.

When you select the aperture priority mode or the shutter speed priority mode,

press the control dial.

(4) In aperture priority mode (_'_ A) or shutter speed priority mode (P_I_S), turn the

control dial to select the desired aperture value (F value) or shutter speed.

Aperture priority mode:

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 value.

Shutter speed priority mode:

Turn the control dial to select the desired shutter speed. As you turn the dial,

shutter speed changes between 1/60 and 1/10000.

For a faster shutter speed, select a smaller value indicator on the LCD screen or in

the viewfinder. The gain and aperture values change in accordance with the

selected shutter speed.

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To return to automatic adjustment 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.

About the depth of field

Ttle depth of field is tile in focus range, measured fl'om tile distance behind a subject to tile

distance in fl_ont. Ttle depth of field can vary with the iris (F value) and ttle focal length.

Lowering ttle F value (large iris) reduces ttle depth of field. Raising the F value (small iris)

provides a larger depth of field. Zooming in telephoto position offers a smaller depth of field

while the depth of field in wide angle position is greater.

The depth of field Shallow Deep

Iris Open (Low F value) Close (High F value)

Zoom Telephoto (T) Wide (W)

In tile following cases you should obtain better results by adjusting tile focus manually.

[a] [c] [d][b]

•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

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.

1FOCUS

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'PUSH AUTO

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 focusing momentarily

Press PUSH AUTO.

The auto focus functions while you are pressing PUSH AUTO.

Use this button to focus on one subject and then another with smooth fbcusing.

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 quickly outside

Shoot at wide-angle after focusing in the telephoto position.

If -" lights up

Subject is too close.

You carl make a time-lapse recording by setting tile camcorder to automatically record and

standby sequentially. You carl achieve an excellent recording for flowering, emergence, etc.,

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 the dial.

(4) Turn the control dial to select INT.REC, then press the dial.

(5) Turn the control dial to select SET, then press the dial.

(6) Set INTERVAL and REC TIME.

@ Turn the control dial to select INTERVAL, then press the dial.

@ Turn the control dial to select the desired waiting time, then press the dial.

The time: 30SEC _-_ 1MIN _-_ 5MIN _-_ 10MIN.

@ 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 dial.

The time: 0.5SEC _-_ 1SEC _-_ 1.5SEC _-_ 2SEC.

(_ Turn the control dial to select _ RETURN, then press the dial.

(7) Turn the control dial to select ON, then press 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.

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.

You can make a recording with astop-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 the dial.

(4) Turn the control dial to select FRAME REC, then press the dial.

(5) Turn the control dial to select ON, then press the dial.

(6) Press MENU to erase the menu display.

(7) Press START/STOP to start cut recording. The camcorder makes a recording for

about six flames, and returns to recording standby.

(8) Move the subject, and repeat step 7.

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• 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 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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HAPPY BIRTNDAY _%_ _

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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 title

When you want to use tile ctlstom title, select r'_ in step 2. 63

Notes on superimposing a title

• If you have not given any ctlstonl title, " ..." appears on tile display.

• Tile FADER flmction works while the title is displayed, however, tile title does not fade.

• If'you display tile menu or title menu while superimposing a title, the title is not recorded

while the menu or title menu is being displayed.

Title color changes as follows:

WHITE *---*YELLOW *---*VIOLET *---*RED *---*CYAN *---*GREEN *---*BLUE

Title size changes as follows:

SMALL *--* LARGE

Title position changes as follows:

When you select tile title size "SMALL," you carl choose 9 positions. When you select tile

title size "LARGE" you carl choose 8 positions.

Notes on the title

• Depending on size or position of tile title, both of date and time or either of them is not

displayed.

• If you input 13 characters or more for a LARGE title, the title is automatically reduced into

a SMALL size after the position is set.

• When the title is displayed, LCD BRIGHT and microphone level indicators do not appear.

(1) Press MENU to display tile menu.

(2) Turn tile control dial to select _, then press the dial.

(3) Turn tile control dial to select TITLEERASE, then press the dial.

(4) Turn tile control dial to select tile title you want to erase, then press tile dial.

(5) Make sure tile title is the one you want to erase, then press the control dial again.

(6) Press MENU to erase the menu display.

ME_4U [TITLE E_ASE

ERASE OK?

........ E_E_

CONGRATUL_71ONS_ ?

E_ASE

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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.

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 the control dial to select T#, then press the dial.

(3) Turn the control dial to select the first line (CUSTOM1) or second line (CUSTOM2),

then press the dial.

(4) Turn the control dial to select the column of the desired character, then press the

dial.

(5) Turn the control dial to select the desired character, then press the dial.

(6) Repeat steps 4 and 5 until you finish the title.

(7) To finish the titling work, turn the control dial to select [SET], then press the dial.

TITLE T!TL_ S_T

_3 COSTOMI ¸

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3T!TL_ S_T _J_

_RET_N

T!TL_ S_T _

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T!T_E S_T [_ v

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T!TL_ SET _

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iT!TEE] E_D

T!T_ S_T _J_ v T!TL_ SET _

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To edit a title you have stored

In step 3, select CUSTOM1 or CUSTOM2, depending on which title you want to edit, then

change tile title.

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 is erased.

Repeat this step until all characters are deleted. >

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) Insert the cassette you want to label.

(2) Set the POWER switch to VTR.

(3) Press MENU to display the menu.

(4) Turn the control dial to select {_, then press the dial.

(5) Turn the control dial to select TAPE TITLE, then press the dial.

(6) 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.

_E_U T_PE T_rLL

M_SlC

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To erase a character

In step 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 way to make a new label.

If the _ mark appears in step 5

Tile cassette memory is foil. If you erase tile title in tile cassette, you carl label it.

If you have superimposed titles in the cassette

When tile label is displayed, up to 4titles also appear.

Note on "-----" indicator displayed on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder

Ttle " - " indicates tile number of characters you carl select for tile label. When tile " -"

indicator has fewer than 10 spaces, tile cassette memory is full.

Note on the cassettes

If you use a cassette tape set to prevent accidental erasure, you cannot label it. Slide tile

protect tab so that tile red portion is not visible.

Connect tile camcorder to your TV or VCR to watch the playback picture on the TV screen.

When monitoring tile playback picture by connecting tile camcorder to your TV, we

reconlnleil¢t yo/| to use house currellt for tile power source.

Open tile jack cover and connect tile camcorder to tile inputs on tile TV by using tile

supplied A/V connecting cable. Set tile TV/VCR selector on tile TV to VCR.

Turn down the volume of the camcorder.

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].

S VIDEO

@ VIDEO

,%,°°,0

(not supplied)

S VIDEO

AUDIO/VIDEO

: Signal flow-

If your VCR or TV is a monaural type

Connect only tile white plug for audio on both tile camcorder and tile VCR or tile TV. If you

connect tile white l)lug, tile sound is L (left) signal. If you connect tile red plug, tile sound is

R (right) signal.

When you adjust the TV screen

Set COLOR BAR to ON in tile menu system. Tile color bar is displayed on tile TV screen.

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 IR receiver, set tile POWER switch on tile AV c_

cordless IR receiver to ON. <

(3) Turn tile TV on and set tile TV/VCR selector on tile TV to VCR. o

(4) Press LASER LINK. Tile lamp of tile LASER LINK button lights up. "_

(5) Press [2> on tile camcorder to start playback.

(6) Adjust tile angle and direction of both tile camcorder and AV cordless IR receiver.

To cancel the LASERLINKfunction

Press LASER LINK.

If you use a Sony TV

•You carl tttrn on tile TV automatically when you press LASER LINK or [2>. To do so, set

AUTO TV ON to ON in the menu system and turn tile TV's main switch on, then do either

of the following;

Point tile LASER LINK emitter towards tile TV's remote sensor and press LASER LINK.

Turn on tile LASER LINK button and press [2>.

• You carl switch the video input of tile TV automatically to tile one which tile AV cordless

IR receiver is connected. To do so, set AUTO TV ON to ON and TV INPUT to the same

video input (1, 2, 3) in tile menu system. With some models, however, tile picture and

sound may be disconnected momentarily when tile video input is switched.

• Tile above features may not work with some TV models.

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 situations:

• Tile POWER switch is set to VTR.

• Tile POWER switch is set to CAMERA without cassette inside (For demonstration at

stores).

You carl play back recorded images with the picture effect. The available picture effects are

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

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 disappears.

If you turn the power off or stop playin 9 back

The picture effect is automatically canceled.

The picture you apply picture effects to

The picture with the picture effect ts not output through the g DV IN/OUT jack,

You can play back recorded images with tile digital effect.

Tile available digital effects are STILL, FLASH, LUMI. and TRAIL.

(1) During playback, press DIGITAL EFFECT.

(2) Turn tile control dial to select tile desired digital effect mode.

(3) Press tile control dial. Tile digital effect indicator lights up and tile bars appear. Tile still

picture is stored in memory in tile STILL or LUMI. mode.

(4) Turn tile control dial to adjust tile effects.

See page 42 for details on tile digital effect.

To return to normal mode

Press DIGITAL EFFECT so that tile indicator disappears.

If you turn the power off or stop playing back

Tile digital effbct is automatically canceled,

The picture you apply digital effects to

Tile picture with tile digital effect is not output througtl tile r, DV IN/OUT jack.

You can search fbr tile boundaries of recorded tape with date Date Search flmction. To

search tile beginning of tile specific date and play back fl'om tile point, there are two ways:

• Using cassette memory, you can select tile date displayed on tile LCD screen.

• Without using cassette memory.

You can only operate with the Remote Comnmnder.

You carl use this flmction only when playing back a tape with cassette memory (p. 116).

(1) Set the POWER switch to VTR.

(2) Press MENU to display the menu.

(3) Turn the control dial to select CM SEARCH in _, then press the dial.

(4) Turn the control dial to select ON, then press the dial.

(5) Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly, until the date search

indicator appears.

(6) Press _ or _ to select the date for playback.

Playback starts fl'om tile beginning of tile selected date automatically.

To stop searching

Pressl

Notes

•Ttle interval 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.

Ifyouusethetapewithoutcassettememory,skipsteps3and4.

(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 tile dial.

(4) Turn the control dial to select OFF, then press the dial.

(5) Press SEARCH MODE on tile Remote Commander repeatedly, until the date search

indicator appears,

(6) When the cun'ent position is [b], press I'_'_ to search towards [a] or press _ to

search towards [c]. Each time you press _ or I_lP4, the camcorder searches for

the previous or next date,

Playback starts automatically when (late changed.

JUL.4.1999 -_ JUL.5.1999 ------_1_- DEC.31.1999

[a] [b] [c]

MODE

To stop searching

Pressl

You carl search fbr the boundaries of recorded tape with title Title Search flmction. If you

use a tape with cassette memory, you carl select tile title displayed on tile LCD screen.

You call only operate with tile Remote Commander.

You carl use this flmction only when playing back atape with cassette memory (p. 116).

(1) Set the POWER switch to VTR.

(2) Press MENU to display the menu.

(3) Turn the control dial to select CM SEARCH ill _, then press the dial.

(4) Turn the control dial to select ON, then press the dial.

(5) Press SEARCH MODE on tile Remote Commander repeatedly, until tile title search

indicator appears.

(6) Press _ or _ to select tile title for playback.

Playback starts from the scene of tile selected title automatically.

To stop searching

Pt'essll.

Notes

•You cannot superimpose or search a title, if you use a cassette tape without cassette

memory.

• The camcorder may not search, if a tape has a blank portion in tile between of tile recorded

portions.

You carl search for tile recorded still picture Photo Search fimction. There are two modes in

Photo Search:

• Using cassette memory, you carl select tile recorded date which is displayed on tile LCD

screen.

• Without using cassette memory.

You carl also search for still pictures one after another and display each picture for five

seconds automatically Photo Scan ftmction. Even if your tape has no cassette memory, you

carl use tile Photo Scan ftmction.

You call only operate with tile Remote Commander.

You carl use this flmction only when playing back a tape with cassette memory (p. 116).

(1) Set the POWER switch to VTR.

(2) Press MENU to display the menu.

(3) Turn the control dial to select CM SEARCH in _, then press the dial.

(4) Turn the control dial to select ON, then press the dial.

(5) Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly, until the photo

search indicator appears.

(6) Press I_1_ or _ to select the date for playback.

Playback starts from the photo of the selected date automatically.

To stop searching

Press II.

Note

When you play back a tape which has a blank portion in tile between of' tile recorded

portions, tile photo search flmction may not work correctly.

If you use a tape without cassette nlemory, skip tile steps 3 and 4.

(1) Set tile POWER switch to VTR.

(2) Press MENU to display tile menu.

(3) Turn the control dial to select CM SEARCH in _, then press the dial.

(4) Turn the control dial to select OFF, then press the dial.

(5) Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly, until the photo

search indicator appears.

(6) Press _ or _ to select the photo for playback. Each time you press I._,_1 or

I_lP4, the camcorder searches for the previous or next scene.

Playback starts from tile photo automatically.

MODE

To stop searching

Pressl.

You can use this flmction whether the tape has cassette memory or not.

(1) Set the POWER switch to VTR.

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

indicator displayed oil tile LCD screen.

(3) Press I_1_ or I_lP-I.

Each photo is displayed for about 5 seconds automatically.

2 SEARCH

MODE

To stop scanning

Pressl

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" and "ZERO SET MEMORY" appears oil tile LCD

screen or in the viewfinder.

(2) Press • when you want to stop playback.

(3) Press _to rewind or press _ to fast-forward the tape to the counter's zero

point. The tape stops automatically when the counter reaches approximately zero.

"ZERO SET MEMORY" disappears and the time code appears.

(4) Press [:=>.

ZERO SET

MEMORY

Note on the tape counter

There may be a discrepancy of several seconds fl'om tile time code.

Notes 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 between pictures oil

a tape.

• ZERO SET MEMORY flmctions in Standby mode.

You can display recording data (date/time or various settings when recorded) on tile LCD

screen or in tile viewfinder during playback (Data Code). Tile Data Code is also displayed on

tile TV.

Press DATA CODE during playback.

DATA CODE

OCT 2_ 19_a

_2_556_M

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 AE, shutter

speed, white balance, aperture value, gain) ---+ no indicator.

When DATE is selected: date ---+ no indicator.

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 date and time set.

• Tile tape is unreadable due to tape damage or noise.

Note

Tile pictures taken with tile memory card slot is not recorded with tile camera data.

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 to tile VCR using tile SUl)plied A/V connecting cable or tile VMC-

IL4415/IL4435/2DV/4DV i.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.

(not supplied)

S VIDEO IN

[b] ._:_....... S VIDEO

VC AUDIO IN

.z:£_ : Signal flow

VIDEO IN AUDIO/VIDEC

[a]

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.

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.

(not supplied)

tDV IN/OUT _ g

: Signal flow

DV IN/OUT

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 may be incorrect on the

monitor screen. But this is not recorded on the tape.

To perform a more precise editing

Use DV synchro editing function (see page 84).

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

recorded tape into the camcorder.

(2) Play back the recorded tape on the camcorder until you locate the point where you want

to start editing, then press n to set the camcorder in playback pause mode.

(3) On the VCR, locate the recording start point and set the VCR in recording pause mode.

(4) Press n on the camcorder and VCR simultaneously to start editing.

To edit more scenes

Repeat steps 2 to 4.

To stop editing

Press [] on both tile camcorder and tile VCR. 83

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 arecorded tape into the camcorder and insert a blank tape into the DV

product.

(2) Set the POWER switch of the camcorder to VTR.

(3) Set the input selector to DV input on the DV product. If the DV product is another

DV camcorder, set its POWER switcb to VTR.

(4) Press MENU to display the menu.

(5) Turn the control dial to select {_, then press the dial.

(6) Turn the control dial to select DV EDITING, then press the dial.

(7) Using the tape transport buttons, locate the point where you want to start editing,

then press II to set the camcorder in playback pause mode.

(8) Press the control dial or MARK on the Remote Commander to set DV EDITING

IN.

(9) Using the tape transport buttons, locate the point where you want to end editing,

then press II to set the camcorder in playback pause mode.

(1 O) Press the control dial or MARK on the Remote Commander to set DV EDITING

OUT. The editing process starts. When the process ends, the camcorder and the

DV product automatically set to pause mode.

,9 REW{_-PLAY-_] FF

STOP PAUSE REC-------_

8,10 ...... .........

DVH

[_AR ] £XEC _IEN ] END [M_RK] EXEC _ENIJ] END

Notes

• If you use other than Sony DV equipment, you cannot perforn_ DV synchro editing.

• You cannot set DV EDITING IN or OUT on a blank portion of tile tape.

Errors in duplicating

If you connect this camcorder to Sony equipment with DV jack, tile range of errors is within

+/ 5 fl'ames. Tile range may become wider in tile following conditions.

• Tile interval between DV EDITING IN and OUT is less than five seconds.

• DV EDITING IN is set at tile beginning of tile tape.

• DV synchro-editing is performed repeatedly.

If you do not make connections with i.LINK cable (DVconnecting cable)

Tile screen shows NOT READY, and you cannot select DV EDITING.

You carl record a tape fl'om another VCR or a TV program from a TV that has audio/video

outputs. Connect the camcorder to the VCR or TV.

(1) Set tile POWER switch to VTR and set DISPLAY to LCD in tile menu system.

(2) Press • REC and the button on tile right together at tile point where you want to

start recording.

In recording and the recording pause mode, S VIDEO and AUDIO/VIDEO jacks

automatically work as input jacks.

If your VCR or TV has an S video jack, connect using the S vkteo cable (not supplied) [a] to

obtain a high quality picture.

OUT

S VIDEO

@ VIDEO

.%°°,0

(not su ) )lied)

SVIDEO I SVIDEO

[b]

AUDIO/VIDEO

AUDIO/VIDEO OUT

If your TV or VCR is amonaural 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) [a], you do

not need to connect the yellow (vkteo) plug of the A/V connecting cable [b] .

Notes

•If the S video l)lug is not provided on your TV or VCR, do not connect the S video cable

(not supplied) to the camcorder. Pictures will not appear.

• The dual sotmd cannot be recorded in this camcorder.

• 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].

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. The ZERO SET MEMORY

indicator flashes and the end point of the insert is stored in memory.

(5) On the camcorder, locate the point where the insert should begin by pressing 4t,91,

then press • REC to set it to recording pause mode.

(6) Press II on the camcorder and the VCR sinmltaneously to start insert editing. The

insert editing stops automatically near the counter's zero point. Press [] to set the

camcorder to stop mode.

MEMORY

To change the end point

Press ZERO SET MEMORY on the Remote Commander so that the ZERO SET MEMORY

indicator disappears 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.

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

(PLUG IN

POWER)

._2_: Signal flow Microphone (not supplied)

Note

You ('art check tile recorded picture and sound by connecting tile AUDIO/VIDEO jack to a

TV.

Tile recorded sound is not output from a speaker. Check tile sound by using the TV or

headphones.

Microphone (not supplied)

AUDIO/

VIDEO

J<2:

._ : Signal flow

Audio equipment ]

[ LINE OUT

I L_ @R

AUDIO LL_--_UAA_ D IOR

A/V connecting cable

•Do not cotlnect the

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.

To play back the new recorded sound

Adjust tile balance between tile original sound (ST1) and tile new sound (ST2) by selecting

AUDIO MIX in tile menu system.

#RETUR_ S A ST2

F_3C _¢ E N ] 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 over others in tile following order.

•MIC (PLUG IN POWER) jack

• Intelligent accessory shoe

• AUDIO/VIDEO jack

• Built-in microphone

If an i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) is connected to this unit

You cannot add a sound to a recorded tape.

If you disconnect or connect a cable to the camcorder during recording

Tile recording may stop.

Notes on audio dubbing

• A new sound cannot be recorded on a tape already recorded in tile 16-bit mode (32 kHz.

44.1 kHz or 48 kHz).

• When an external microphone is not connected, the recording will be made through the

built in microphone of the camcorder.

• A new sound cannot be recorded on a tape already recorded in the LP mode.

• If you add a new sound on a tape recorded with another camcorder (including DCR

TRV900), the sound quality may become worse.

• You cannot add audio with tile _ DV IN/OUT jack.

This camcorder is equipped with a memory card slot that conforms to ATA specification of

PC Card standard.

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.

around this camcorder with tile floppy disk adapter connected.

Image

Record tile still image on floppy disk

with the floppy disk adapter. Play

back tile pictm'e with yore" PC. ÷

Instruction of functions

Tile ilhlstrations lrsed in this chapter for the instrlrction are that of tile floppy disk adapter

unless specified otherwise.

Sony recommends Memory Sticks

Sony recommends using tile MSAKIT-PC4A Menlory Stick/PC card kit (not supplied). Tile

Memory Stick is a brand new type of recording medium that records images and sounds as

digital data and operates just like a PC card. For detailed instructions, refier to the operating

instruction supplied with Memory Stick/PC card kit.

"¢J

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, HB286045A3, HB286060A3

Be sure to refer to tile instruction manual supplied with tile PC card.

Notes on the supplied floppy disk adapter

Tile floppy disk adapter is designed for use only with this camcorder. Tile adapter is not

warranted to ftmction properly if used with other equipment.

Floppy disks you can use with this unit

• Size : 3.5 inch

• Type : 2HD

• Capacity : 1.44 MB

•Format :MS-DOS format (512 bytes x 18 sector)

When using a 3.5 inch, 2HD floppy disk other than that described above, fbrmat it using the

canlcorder.

On file format (JPEG)

This unit compresses image data in JPEG format (extension .jpg) and simultaneously records

thumbnail data (extension .411) for the index screen. The index screen data is varies only on

this unit.

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 surface or holding the adapter by

hand during operation may result not only in malfunction of the unit but also in injury.

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 get the adapter wet

The floppy disk adapter does not flmction when it is wet. Be careflfl not to get the adapter

wet. When moving the adapter fl'om one atmospheric condition to another, moisture

condensation may occur inside or outside the unit. If this occurs, follow the instructions on

[)age 123 and remove any condensation before use.

Notes on the floppy disk

To protect data recorded on the floppy disks, note the following:

• Avoid storing floppy disks near magnets or magnetic fields such as those of speakers and

televisions, permanent erasure of disk data may result.

• Avoid storing floppy disks in areas subject to direct sunlight or sources of high

temperature, such as heating devices. Floppy disk warping or damage may result, making

the disk useless.

• Avoid contact with the disk surface by opening the disk shutter plate. If the disk surface

becomes blemished, data may be unreadable.

• Kee l) liquids away fl'om the floppy disk.

• Be sure to use a floppy disk case to protect impotlant data.

• Use only a 2HD type disk head cleaner when cleaning the disk drive.

• Even when you use a 3.5 inch 2HD floppy disk, image data may not be recorded and/or

displayed depending on the using environment. In this case, use another brand of disk.

About the power source

When you use the memory card slot, getting the power fi'om a wall outlet is recommended,

using the AC power adaptor.

About the remaining battery indicator

This camcorder displays remaining recording/playback time on tile LCD screen or in tile

viewfinder. This flmction may not work properly in certain operating conditions. Especially

when using tile memory card slot, tile correct remaining time may not be indicated due to

increased power consumption. This is not a malflmction.

Power supply

When using a video light (not supplied) or similar equipment connected to tile intelligent

accessory shoe of tile camcorder, recording an image to a floppy disk or PC card may result

in a temporary power shortage in the accessory shoe, causing the video light to go out. This

does not af_kct other fimctions.

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 compatibility

This camcorder is not guaranteed to properly play back images shot with other equipment.

Tile images shot with tiffs camcorder are llot guaranteed to be played back properly with

other equipment.

CAUTION

Do not insert your finger or all object into tile menmry card slot.

With tile upper side of tile connector facing tile LCD panel, insert tile connector until it

clicks.

Access lamp

To eject the floppy disk adapter or PC card

Slide the MEMORY RELEASE lever in tile direction of the arrow as illustrated below.

MEMORY RELEASE

When the access lamp is flashing

Never shake or strike tile unit. Do not turn tile power off, eject a PC card/floppy disk

adapter or remove the battery pack. Otherwise, the image data breakdown may occur. 93

Insert a floppy disk until it clicks.

Before inserting, check that the write protect tab is set to tile recordable position for

recording a still picture.

To eject the floppy disk

Press tile floppy 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 the PC card does not come out

Remove tile battery before ejecting tile PC card.

The front edge of the memory slot connector

Do trot touch tile front edge of tile memory slot connector with your hand.

Front edge of tile nlenlory slot connector

Note

Unless you press any memory operating buttons after inserting another floppy disk, tile _q

indicator [nay [tot disappear from tile screen.

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 _, then press tile dial.

(4) Turn tile control dial to select QUALITY, then press the dial.

(5) Turn the control dial to select desired image quality, then press the dial.

(6) Press MENU to erase the menu display.

iv* 00AL_TY

4I _EMORY SET FINE

_' _ SUPER

]_ SLIDE SHO¢i

F_ DELE 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 high quality images. The

image is compressed to about ]/6.

STANDARD (STD) This is the standard image quality. The image is compressed to about

1/10.

The difference in image quality mode

A recorded image is compressed in JPEG format befbre stored into memory. Tile memory

capacity allotted to each image varies depending on the selected quality mode. Details are

shown in the table below. (The number of pixel is 640 x 480, regardless of image quality

mode. Data volume before compression is about 600 KB.)

Image quality mode Memory 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 image quality mode

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

Note

In some cases, ctlanging image quality mode inay not affect ttle image quality, depending on

the types of images you are shooting.

(1) When you format a floppy disk, insert a disk into the floppy disk adapter. When

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 is set to the right

(unlock) position.

(3) Press MENU to display the menu.

(4) Turn the control dial to select _, then press the dial.

(5) Turn the control dial to select FORMAT, then press the dial.

(6) Turn the control dial again to select OK, then press the dial. The display shows

"EXECUTE."

(7) Press the control dial again. The display shows "FORMATTING," and formatting

procedure begins. When formatting is finished, the display shows "COMPLETE."

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."

This camcorder carl read moving pictm'e data recorded on a mini DV tape and record it as a

still image on a floppy disk or a PC card. Tile unit can also take in moving picture data

through tile input connector and record it as a still image on a floppy disk or a PC card.

Before operation

• Insert a recorded mini DV tape.

• Connect tile floppy disk adapter (with a disk inside) or a PC card into tile unit.

(1) Set the POWER switch to VTR.

(2) Press IC>. The picture 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 not

start yet.

(4) Press PHOTO deeper. The image displayed on the screen will be recorded on a

floppy disk or a PC card. The recording is complete when the bar scroll indicator

disappears.

IIIIIIII_

When the access lamp is flashin 9

Never shake or strike tile trait. As well do not turn tile power off, eject a PC card/floppy

disk adapter or remove tile battery pack. Otherwise, tile image data 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 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 during recording.

When recording the image through the g DV IN/OUT jack

When recording the image through the AUDIO/VIDEO jack

OUT

@ S VIDEO

@ VIDEO

S video connecting cable

(not supplied)

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.

Using tile search flmction, you can automatically take in only tile still images fl'om mini DV

tapes and record them on a floppy disk or a PC card in sequence.

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 the dial. "PHOTO

BUTTON" appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder.

(5) Press PHOTO deeper. The still image from the mini DV tape is recorded on a

floppy disk or PC card. The number of still images copied is displayed. "END" is

displayed when copying is completed.

To cancel copying

Press MENU to stop copying.

When the memory of the floppy disk or PCcard is full

"MEMORY FULL" appears on tile screen, and tile copying stops. Insert another floppy disk

or PC card and repeat tile procedure fl'om step 1.

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When the access lamp is flashing

Never shake or strike tile unit. As well do not turn tile power off, eject a PC card/floppy disk

adapter or remove the battery pack. Otherwise, the image data breakdown may 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 press the PHOTO button on the Remote Commander

Tile camcorder immediately records tile image that is oil tile screen when you press tile

button.

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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You can shoot continuously by selecting one of two modes described below.

Continuous mode [a]

You can record fl'om 2 to 4 pictures continuously.

Multi screen mode [b]

You can record 9 still pictures continuously on a single page.

[a] [b]

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(1) Set tile POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that tile lock knob is set to tile right

(unlock) position.

(2) Press MENU to display the menu.

(3) Turn tile control dial to select _, then press tile dial.

(4) Turn tile control dial to select CONTINUOUS, then press tile dial.

(5) Turn the control dial to select the desired setting, then press the dial.

(6) Press MENU to erase tile menu display.

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Settings of continuous shooting

Setting

OFF

MULTI SCRN

Meaning (indicator on the screen)

Tile unit shoots one image at a time. (no indicator)

The unit shoots 2 to 4 still images at about 0.8 sec intervals. ( _ )

The mdt shoots 9 still images at about 0.3 sec intervals and displays the

images on a single page divided into 9 boxes. ( _ )

The number of images in continuous shooting

The nmnber of images you can shoot continuously varies depending on the image quality

mode.

SUPER FINE: 2 images

FINE: 3 images

STANDARD: 4 images

Note on using the video flash light (not supplied)

The video flash light does not work in the continuous or multi screen mode if you install it to

the accessory shoe.

You carl play back still images recorded on a floppy disk or PC card. You carl also play back

6 images at a time by selecting 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 to MEMORY. Make sure that tile lock knoh is set to tile right

(unlock) position.

(2) While pressing OPEN, open the LCD panel.

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

(4) Press MEMORY +/ to select the desired still image. To see the previous image,

press MEMORY . To see the next image, press MEMORY +.

To stop memory photo playback

Press MEMORY PLAY again. Otherwise, tile image through tile lens will not appear on tile

screen.

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 equipment

You may not be able to play them back with this camcorder.

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Image quality mode

Image number/The total numbers of images

SF_N _rFI ah'eady recorded

I*_...............................................................Protect indicator

Data file name

You can play back 6 recorded images at a time. This flmction is especially useful when

searching for a particular image.

MEMORY INDEX

Press MEMORY INDEX.

A red I_ mark appears above the image that is displayed befbre changing to index screen

mode.

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MVC00006 6/100EI

--I_ mark

• To display the following 6 images, kee l) pressing MEMORY +.

• To display the previous 6 images, kee f) pressing 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 tile index screen, tile nu tuber appears above each image. This indicates tile

recording order on the floppy disk or PC card. These numbers are different fl'om the data file

rlan]es,

The image quality mode indicator

Tile indicator may show a different mode in which you recorded. This is not a malflmction.

Tile indicator shows the volume of the data file. For instance, if the volume of SFN image is

small enough, it may be displayed as FIN or STD.

Image data modified with personal computers or shot with other equipment

Those image data cannot be displayed Oil tile index screen.

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 that has Windows 95 installed

(1) Start the Windows 95, and insert the floppy disk into the disk drive of your

computer.

(2) Open "My Computer," and double-dick on "3.5 inch FD."

(3) Double-dick on the file of the desired image.

Examples of recommended OS/application software

• Windows 3.1

• Windows 95

• Windows NT3.51 o1" newer versions, etc.

Application

• Microsoft Internet Explorer, etc.

Notes

• For Macintosh, you can use tile floppy disk recorded with this camcorder using tile PC

Exchange with Mac OS system 7.5 or higher. A viewing application for Macintosh is also

necessary for viewing images.

• When you see images recorded with the camcorder on a personal computer, the display

may show lines on the edge of the screen, depending on the status of video input signals at

the moment. This is not a malflmction.

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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) Display tile image you want to protect.

(2) Press MENU to display tile menu.

(3) Turn the control dial to select D, then press tile dial.

(4) Turn tile control dial to select PROTECT, then press the dial.

(5) Turn the control dial to select ON, then press the dial.

(6) Press MENU to erase the menu. The "o-." mark is displayed beside the data file

name of the protected image.

4 :}i..........

r,3 CONTIrqUOUS

O_AL!TY

_ _ OFF

[] S_IDE S_0¢I

(_ DELET£ ALL

_rc FORVA7

_RET;RN

;taE_,JleND

I _E_IOR_' SET

F _ ¢0NTIN_0US

_DELETE ALL

_lc FORMAT

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 tile protected image data.

Check tile contents of tile disk before formatting.

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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.

To cancel deleting an image

Press MEMORY in step 3.

To delete an image displayed on the index screen

Press MEMORY +/ to move tile 1_ indicator to tile desired image and fbllow steps 2 and 3.

Notes

• To delete protected image, cancel their protection first.

• Once you delete an image, you cannot restore it. Check the images to delete careflflly

before deleting tlmm.

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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 to MEMORY. Make sure that tile lock knob is set to the right

(unlock) position.

(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 tile dial.

(5) Turn tile control dial to select OK, then press tile dial. "OK" changes to

"EXECUTE."

(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.

_£MORY SET

_ _ ¢ONTIN_OU_

I*/ @JALITY

r_ P_OTECT

[] SLIDE S_OW

_*¢ _OR_IAT OK

_EMORY SET

_ _ CONTIN_OU_

_'_ @JALITY

_, P_OTECT

_ _ RETURN

_c _OR_IAT _

IiO

To cancel deleting all the images on the disk

Select _ RETURN in step 4, then press the control dial.

While "DELETING" appears

Do not turn the POWER switch or press any buttons.

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You carl copy still images or titles recorded with tile memory card slot and record them to a

mini DV tape.

Before operation

• Insert a mini DV tape for recording.

• Connect tile floppy disk adapter (with a disk inside) or insert a PC card into tile unit.

(1) Set the POWER switch to VTR.

(2) Using the tape transport huttons, search a point where you want to record the

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 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 l

To stop copying in the middle

Press D.

During copying

You cannot operate tile following buttons:

MEMORY PLAY, MEMORY INDEX, MEMORY DELETE, MEMORY +, and MEMORY .

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Note on the index screen

You cannot record the index screen.

If you press the EDITSEARCH buttons during pause mode

Memory playback stops.

If you press the DISPLAY button in Standby or Recording mode

You can see memory playback and the file name indicators in addition to the indicators

pertinent to mini DV tapes, such as the time code indicator.

Image data modified with personal computers or shot with other equipment

You may not be able to make copies of those data.

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You carl automatically [)lay back images in sequence. This flmction is useflfl especially when

checking tile recorded images or during a presentation.

Before operation

Connect tile floppy disk adapter (with a disk inside) or insert a PC card into tile unit.

(1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the lock knoh is set to the right

(unlock) position.

(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 SLIDE SHOW, then press the dial.

(5) Press MEMORY PLAY. The unit plays hack the images recorded on a floppy disk

or PC card in sequence. When all the images have been played hack, the display

shows the first image again and the slide show ends.

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To cancel the slide show

Press MENU to stop tile slide show.

To pause during a slide show

Press MEMORY PLAY to set it in a pause.

To start the slide show from a particular image

Select the desired inlage using MEMORY + /buttons before step 2.

To view the recorded images on TV

Connect this camcorder to a TV with tile supplied A/V connecting cable before operation.

You cannot play back tile images using tile LASER LINK flmction.

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 mini DV cassette with cassette memory.

There are two types of mini DV cassettes: with cassette memory and without cassette

memory. We recommend you to use tile tape with cassette memory. Tile IC memory is

mounted on this type of mini DV cassette. This camcorder can read and write data such as

dates of recording or titles, etc. to this memory. The flmctions using the cassette memory

require successive signals recorded on tile tape. If tile tape has a blank portion in the

beginning or between the recorded portions, a title may not be displayed properly or tile

search fimctions may not work properly. Not to make any blank portion on the tape, operate

tile fbllowing.

Press END SEARCH to go to tile end of the recorded portion before you begin tile next

recording if you operate tile following:

you have ejected the cassette while recording.

you have played back tile tape in the VTR mode.

you have used the Edit Search fimction.

If there is a blank portion or discontinuous signal on your tape, re-record fl'om tile beginning

to tile end of tile tape concerning above.

Tile same result may occur when you record using a digital video camera recorder without a

cassette memory fimction on a tape recorded by one with the cassette memory fimction.

Tapes with cassette memory have till (Cassette Memory) mark. Sony recommends that you

use a tape having (Ill mark to enjoy this camcorder fully.

When playing back

Using any other video camera recorder, you cannot record on a tape that has recorded a

camcorder.

When recording

Using this camcorder, you cannot record software that has recorded a copyright control

signals for copyright protection of software. "COPY INHIBIT" appears on the LCD screen, in

the viewfinder or on the TV screen if you try to record such software.

Audio mode

12-bit mode: Tile original sound can be recorded in stereo l, and tile new sound in stereo 2 in

32 kHz. Tile balance between stereo 1 and stereo 2 can be adjusted by selecting AUDIO MIX

in tile menu system during playback. Both sounds can be played 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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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.

[c]

[a]

[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, and leave tile camcorder with

tile POWER switch turned off for more than 24 hours. 117

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 switch to CAMERA.

(2) Press MENU to display tile menu.

(3) Turn the control dial to select, then press the dial.

(4) Turn tile control 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 tile control dial.

(7) Press MENU to erase the menu display.

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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 operates on a 12-hour cycle.

• 12:00 AM stands for midnight.

• 12:00 PM stands for noon.

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.

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OTHERS

'r_ BEEP 13_3_PM

COM_At_DER

O_SPLAY

Note on WORLD TIME

If the clock is not set, WE)RLD TIME does not work. 119

This section shows you how you call get tile most out of your battery pack.

Always carry additional batteries

Have sufficient battery [)ark power to do 2 to 3 times as much recording as you have

planned.

Battery life is shorter 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 on tile LCD screen or

in tile viewfinder decreases gradually as battery power is used up.

Tile remaining time in minutes also appears.

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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 above I40°F (60°C), such as in a car parked in

tile sun or under direct sunlight.

The battery 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 ('IDInfoUTHIUMmark, 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 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 or in tile

viewfinder, tile c\_ indicator may also flash under some conditions.

To obtain more accurate remaining battery indication

Set tile caolcorder to recording standby mode and point towards a stationary object. Do not

move tile camcorder for 30 seconds or more.

• 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_oUTHIUMmark, make sure that you use up tile battery on tile equipment having tile

_InfoLITHIUMmark 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 charge: Charging for about 1 hour after tile charge lamp of tile AC power adaptor goes

off'.

z/Normal charge: Charging just until tile charge lamp of tile AC power adaptor goes off.

A brand-new battery pack

A brand new battery pack is not charged. Before using tile battery pack, charge it

completely.

Recharge the battery pack whenever 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 on the back) are not clean, the battery charge

duration will be shortened

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 acold [)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,

On the lens

If' moisture condenses on the lens, no indicator appears, but the picture becomes dim. Turn

off the power and do not use the camcorder fur about 1 hour.

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) Besure 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 1hour).

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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]

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 2CL cleaning cassette (not supplied) is not available ill your area, consult your

nearest Sony 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 with a soft

cloth.

Camcorder 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 charging.

• Tile battery pack will get hot during charging. This is normal.

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.

• Do not apply mechanical shock or drop tile unit. o [

• While tile unit is in use, particularly during charging, kee f) it away from AM receivers and

video equipment because it will disturb AM reception and video operation. 5

• 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 _6.

Note on dry batteries

To avoid possible damage fl'om battery leakage o1"corrosion, observe tile following.

• Be sure to insert tile batteries in tile correct direction.

• 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 before replacing tile batteries.

• If you touch tile liquid, wash it off with water.

• If tile liquid get into your eyes, wash your eyes with a lot of water and then consult a

doctor.

If any difficulty should arise, unplug tile unit and contact your nearest Sony dealer.

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Each country or area has its own electric and TV color" systems. Before using your camcorder

abroad, check the fbllowing points.

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] [b]

This camcorder is an NTSC system based camcorder. If you want to view tile playback

picture on a TV, it must be an NTSC system-based TV.

Check the following list.

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, Htmgary, h'an, Iraq, Monaco, Poland, Russia, Ukraine, etc.

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If you run into ally problem using tile camcorder, use tile fullowing table to troubleshoot tile

problem. Should tile difficulty persist, disconnect tile power source and contact your Sony

dealer or local authorized Sony service fhcility.

Power

Symptom Cause and/or corrective actions

Tire power cannot be turned on. • 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)

Tire power goes 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)

Tire battery 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 be

recharged.

-> Use another battery pack. (p. 25)

Operation

Symptom Cause and/or corrective actions

START/STOP does not operate.

Tire cassette cannot be removed from

the holder.

[] and A indieators flash and no function

except for cassette ejection works.

"CLOCK SET" appears when tire

carncorder is tllrned oil.

•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.

-> Set it to _. (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 has occurred.

-> Remove tire cassette and leave tire camcorder for at least

1 hour. (p. 123)

• Reset tire date and time. (p. 118)

Tlre end search flmction does not work. • You did not make a new recording after reinserting tire

cassette.

•Tlre tape without cassette memory ejected after recording.

Continued to tile next page 12 7

Operation

Symptom Cause and/or corrective actions

Tile end seareh flmction does not work • The tape has a blank portion ill the middle.

correctly.

The tape does not move when a tape • The POWER switch is not set to VTR.

transport button is pressed. -) Set it to VTR. (p. 22)

• The tape has run out.

-) Rewind tile tape oi" use a new one. (p. 22)

No sound or only a low sound is heard • The volume is turned to tile nlinimunl.

when playing back a tape. -) 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)

Tile new sound added to the recorded • AUDIO MIX is set to STI side in the menu system.

tape is not heard. -) Adjust AUDIO MIX ill tile menu system. (p. 90)

The Steady Shot function does not work. • STEADYSHOT is set to OFF in tile mentl system.

-) Set it to ON. (p. 51)

Recording stops in a few seconds. • Tile START/STOP MODE selector is set to 5SEC oi"

ANTI GROUND SHOOTING.

-) Set it to u=x . (p. 15)

The atltofoctls flmction does not work. • Focus is set to tile manual 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 is set to 5SEC oi"

ANTI GROUND SHOOTING.

-) Set it to _ . (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 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)

• The tape has no cassette memory.

-) Use a tape with cassette memory. (p. 74)

• CIVl SEARCH is set to OFF in the mentl system.

-) Set it to ON. (p. 74)

The cassette label is not recorded.

Displaying tile recorded date, date search

f_mction does not work.

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Operation

Symptom Cause and/or corrective actions

The title seareh flmetion does 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)

(Itl indicator does not appear when using • The gold plated connector of the tape is dirty oi" dusty.

a tape with cassette memory. -) Clean the gold plated connector. (p. 117)

The date search, title seareh, or end search • The tape has a blank portion between the recorded

does not work correctly, portions. (p. 116)

The click of the shutter does not sound. • BEEP is set to OFF in the menu system.

-) Set it to MELODY oi" NORMAL. (P. 31)

Picture

Symptom Cause and/or corrective actions

The image on the viewfinder sereen is not • The viewfinder lens is not adjusted.

clear. -) Adjust the viewfinder lens. (p. 13)

A vertical band appears when a subject • The contrast I?etween the subject and background is too

such as lights or a candle flame is shot high. The camcorder is not malftmctioning.

against a dark background. -) Change locations.

The picture is 'noisy" or does not appear. • The video heads may be dirty.

-) Clean the heads using the Sony DVMI2CL (not

supplied) cleaning cassette. (p. 123)

indicator flashes on the LCD screen or • The video heads may be dirty.

in the viewfinder. -) Clean the heads using the Sony DVMI2CL (not

supplied) cleaning cassette. (p. 123)

The picture is too bright or too dark on the • LCD BRIGHT is not adjusted properly.

LCD screen. -) Press + oi" to obtain the brightness you want. (p. 16, 22)

A vertical band appears when shooting a • The camcorder is not malflmctioning.

vei Nbright subject.

The picture does not appear on the LCD • Incorporated fluorescent tube is worn out.

screen or in the viewfinder. -) Please contact your nearest Sony dealer.

The picture does not appear in the viewfinder. • The LCD panel is open.

-) Close the LCD paneh

An unknown picture is displayed on the • If 10 minutes elapse after you set the POWER switch to

LCD screen or in the viewfinder. 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)

A display such as 'C:UIUI:UIUI" appears • The self diagnosis display flmction has been activated.

on the LCD screen oi" in the viewfinder. -) Check the code and diagnosis the problem by referring

to the code chart. (p. 132)

Continued to the next page

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Picture

Symptom Cause and/or corrective actions

The picture seems to he in flash motion. • 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 is

not a malfunction.

00000 is displayed on the LCD screen • The START/STOP MODE selector is set to 5SEC

oi" in the viewfinder. -> Set it to _ . (p. 15)

Remaining tape indicator is not displayed. • The _ REMAIN in the menu system is set to A[ JTO.

-> If the remaining tape indicator is always displayed, set

it to ON.

The memory card slot does not flmction. • The battery is dead.

-> Use a charged battery pack oi" the AC power adaptor.

• 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.

Recording does not ftmction. • 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.

• Unusable floppy disk is inserted.

-> Use 2HD, 1.44MB, MS DOS format floppy disk.

• Unformatted disk is inserted.

-> Format the disk.

• The protect tab on the floppy disk is set to protect.

-> Slide the tab to write.

The image cannot be deleted. • The image is protected.

-> Cancel the protect.

Others

Symptom Cause and /or corrective actions

While editing using the i.LINK cable (DV • Remove the i.LINK ('able (DV connecting eahle), and

connecting cable), recording picture connect it again.

cannot be monitored.

The camcorder becomes warm. • If the power of the camcorder is on for a long time, it

hecomes warm, which is not malflmction.

The supplied Remote Commander does

not work. •COMMANDER is set to OFF in the menu system.

-> Set it to ON.

• Something is blocking the infrared rays.

-> Remove the obstacle.

• The battery is not inserted with the correct polarity.

-> Insert the hattery with the correct polarity. (p. 139)

• The batteries are dead.

-> Insert new ones. (p. 139)

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Others

Symptom Cause and/or corrective actions

No flmetion works though the power is

011.

DV synchro editing does not function. •

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.

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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 Cause and/or corrective actions

C:04:K]K] • 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 for at least 1 hour.

(p. 123)

C:22:VlVl • The video beads are dirty.

-) Clean the heads using the Sony DVMI2CL cleaning cassette

(not supplied). (p. 123)

C:31:NN • A serviceable situation not mentioned above has occurred.

C:32:VlVl -) 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] • A camcorder malfunction which you cannot service has occurred.

E:62:K]K] -> 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 to resolve tile problenL contact your Sony dealer o1"local authorized Sony

service facility.

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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)

F1.6 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

LCD screen

Picture

3.5 inches measured diagonally

2 7/_ x2in. (72.4 x 50.4 ram)

On-screen display

TN LCD/TFT active matrix nlethod

Total dot number

184,580 (830 x 220)

Input and output

connectors

S video input/output

Input/output auto switch

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)

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

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 is

on and LCD is off)

Operating temperature

32°F to I04°F (0°C to 40°C)

Storage temperature

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 c_

100 to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz -_

Power consumption g

23W

Output voltage _.

DC OUT: 8.4 V, 1.5 A in operating _'

mode

Operating temperature -m

32°F to I04°F (O°C to 40°C) o

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

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

43/4 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 are subject

to change without notice.

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[]

[] EDITSEARCH buttons (p. 21)

[] BACK LIGHT button (p. 38)

[] FADER button (1).36)

[] ND FILTER button (p. 49)

[] AUTO LOCK selector (p. 44)

[] OPEN switch (p. 22)

[] Control dial (p. 27)

[] Viewfinder lens adjustment lever (p. 13)

[] PHOTO button (p. 33)

[] _ BATT (battery) RELEASE button (p. 10)

[] SHUTTER SPEED button (p. 45)

[] WHT BAL (white balance) button (p. 46)

[] PROGRAM AE button (p. 55)

[] EXPOSURE button (p. 44)

[] Memory card slot (p. 91)

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[]

[] 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 (p. 71) /

Remote sensor (p. 140)

[] Built-in microphone

[] Power zoom lever (p. 14)

[]LASER LINK button (p. 71)

[] Viewfinder (p. 13)

[] Display window (p. 142)

[] FOCUS switch (p. 58)

[] PUSH AUTO button (p. 58)

[]

[] NS_

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[]

[] LCD Screen (p. 16)

[] LCD BRIGHT buttons (i). 16, 22)

[] VOLUME buttons (t). 22)

[] RESETbutton (p. 131)

[] DATA CODE button (p. 81)

[] Speaker

[] START/STOP button (p. 12)

[] POWER switch (i). 12, 22)

[] START/STOP MODE selector (p. 15)

[] END SEARCH button (p. 24)

[]

P,CTUREO,O,TAL_ @

EFFECT EFFECT MENU

@ @

[] DISPLAY button (p. 22)

[] MEMORY INDEX button (p. 106)

[] MEMORY PLAY button (p. 105)

[] PICTURE EFFECTbutton (p. 41)

[] DIGITAL EFFECTbutton (p. 42)

[] MEMORY DELETE button (p. 109)

[] MEMORY - button (p. 105, 109)

[] MEMORY + button (p. 105, 109)

[] TITLE button (p. 63, 66)

[] MENU button (p. 27)

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[]

[] Access lamp (p. 93)

[] DC INjack (p. 8)

[] Hooks for shoulder strap (p. 140)

[] Intelligent accessory shoe

[] EJECT switch (p. 11)

[] PUSH button (p. 11)

[] Grip strap (p. 19)

[] Lock knob (p. 13)

[] xO (self-timer) button (p. 18)

[]

_,_ Intelligent

Accessory Shoe

Note on the intelligent accessory shoe

Supplies power to optional accessories such as a video light or microl)hone. Tile intelligent

accessory shoe is linked to tile POWER switch, allowing you to turn on and off the power

supplied by tile shoe. Refer to the operating instruction of the accessory for fhrther

infbrmation. To connect an accessory, press down and push it to the end, and then tighten

tile screw. To remove an accessory, loosen the screw, and then press down and pull out the

accessory.

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[]

[] LANC _ control jack

stands for Local Application Control Bus

System. The _ control jack is used for

controlling the tape transport of video

equipment and peripherals connected to it.

This jack has the same function as the jack

indicated as CONTROL L or REME)TE.

[] r, DV IN/OUTjack (p. 83)

This "i.LINK" mark is a trademark of Sony

Corporation and indicates that this product is

in agreement with IEEE 1394-1995

specifications and their revisions.

The 1_DV IN/OUT jack is i.LINK compatible.

[] Tripod receptacle (p. 20)

Make sure that the length of' the tripod screw

is less than 9/32 inch (6.5 mm). Otherwise,

you cannot attach the tripod securely and the

screw may damage the camcorder.

[]

[]Stand

[] MEMORY RELEASE lever

[] ,Q (headphones)jack (p. 22)

[] AUDIO/VIDEO jack (p. 70, 82)

[] S VlDEOjack (p. 34, 70, 82)

[] Camera recording lamp

[] MICjack (PLUG IN POWER) (p. 88)

Connect an external microphone (not

supplied}. This jack also accepts a 'plug-in-

power" microphone.

[]

[] Memory slot connector (p. 93)

[] Floppy disk eject button (p. 94)

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[] Floppy disk slot (p. 94)

[] Access lamp (p. 93)

Tilebuttonsthat[lavethesamenameon the Remote Commander as on the camcorder

flmction identically.

[] []

[]

[] []

[]

[] PHOTO button (p. 33)

[] DISPLAY button (p. 22)

[] Memory control buttons (p. 105)

[] SEARCH MODE button (p. 74, 76, 77)

[] Tape transport buttons (p. 22)

[] REC button (p. 87)/MARK button (p. 84)

[] AUDIO DUB button (p. 89)

[] _/1_1 buttons (p. 74, 76, 77)

[] Power zoom button (p. 14)

[] ZERO SET MEMORY button (p. 80)

[] DATA CODE button (p. 81)

[] Transmitter

Point toward the remote sensor to control the

camcorder after turning on the camcorder.

[] START/STOP button (p. 12)

7.'

To prepare the Remote Commander

To use the Remote Commander, you nmst insert two size AA (R6) batteries. Use the

supplied size AA (R6) batteries.

(1) Remove the battery covet" from the Remote Commander.

(2) Insert both of the size AA (R6) batteries with correct polarity.

(3) Put the battery covet" back onto the Remote Commander.

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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 Commander for a long time.

Remote control direction

Aim tile Remote Commander to tile remote sensor.

Tile operative range of tile Remote Commander is about 16.4 feet (5 m) indoors. Depending

on tile angle, Remote Commander may not activate tile camcorder.

Notes on the Remote 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 strap.

2 3

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[] Cassette memory indicator (p. 116)

[] Remaining battery indicator (p. 120)

4i1÷_11÷_ ml÷ 4i-71÷ dii-1

[] Zoom indicator (p. 14)/Exposure indicator

(p. 44)/Data file name indicator (p. 92)

[] Digital effect indicator (p. 42)

[] PROG.SCAN indicator (p. 35)/

16:gWIDE indicator (p. 39)

[] Picture effect indicator (p. 40)

[] White balance indicator (p. 46)

[] Gain shift indicator (p. 53)

[] AE shift indicator (p. 52)

[] Shutter speed indicator (p. 45)

[] Aperture indicator (p. 55)

[] Program AE indicator (p. 54)

[] Back light indicator (p. 38)

[] Steady shot OFF indicator (p. 51)

[] Manual focus/Infinity indicator (p. 57)

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[] Recording mode indicator (p. 30)

[] Standby/Recording indicator (p. 12)/Tape

transport mode indicator (p. 22)/Image

quality mode indicator (p. 95)

[] Warning indicators (p. 143)

[] 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 (p. 80)

[] END SEARCH indicator (p. 24)

[] Gain indicator (p. 81)

[] Audio mode indicator (p. 30)

[] Microphone level indicator (p. 48)

[] Continuous mode indicator (p. 104)

[] ND filter indicator (p. 49)

[] Video flash ready indicator (p. 33)

[] Self-timer indicator (p. 18) 141

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[] Remaining time in minutes indicator (p. 8) /

Tape counter (p. 78) /

Memory counter (p. 106) /

Time code indicator (p. 12)

[] FULL charge indicator (p. 8)

[] Remaining battery indicator (p. 8, 120)

To watch the 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. The demonstration starts.

Tile demonstration stops when you insert tile cassette.

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 switch to VTR.

(2) While holding down D, set tile POWER switch to CAMERA.

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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.

[]

[] [] Omin ,'_-.

[]

CASSEI1E

[]

5rain I_

CLOCKSET

[]

2_.2A".

.:_4o_io --:'c:21:lo --,j"_ ..

[] 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 tape is near the end.

Tile flashing is slow.

[] The tape has run out.

Tile flashing becomes rapkl.

[] No tape has been inserted.

[] The tab on the tape is out (red).

[] Moisture condensation has occurred.

(p. 123)

[] The video heads may be contaminated.

(p. 123)

[] The clock is not set.

When this message appears though you set

tile date and time, tile vanadium lithium

battery is discharged. Charge tile vanadium-

lithium battery. (p. 117)

[] Some other trouble has occurred.

Use tile self-diagnosis flmction (p. 132). If tile

display does not disappear, contact your Sony

dealer or local authorized Sony service

facility.

Continued to tile next page

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"InfoLITHIUM"

BAKERY ONLY

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[] 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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A,B

Audio mode ................................ 30

AUTO SHTR ............................... 28

Battery release ............................ 10

BEEP ............................................ 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

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

M,N

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

O,P,Q

PHOTO ....................................... 33

Photo scan ................................... 79

Photo seareh ............................... 77

Playback on a TV ....................... 70

Playback pause ........................... 23

Power sources ............................ 25

Power zoom ................................ 14

PROGRAM AE ........................... 54

Progressive ................................. 35

PROG. SCAN ............................. 35

Remaining batte W indicator .. 120

Remaining tape indicator ....... 142

Remote Commander ............... 139

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

Time code .................................... 13

Title (making) ............................. 66

Title (superimposition) ............. 63

Title search .................................. 76

Tripod motmting ....................... 20

VOLI _IVIE.................................... 22

W, X, Y, Z

Wide TV mode ........................... 39

Zebra pattern .............................. 50

ZERO SET MEMORY ................ 80

Zoom ........................................... 14

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