Sony Handycam Dcr Pc110 Users Manual

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Operating Instructions

Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly,

and retain it for future reference.

Owner’s Record

The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the

serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers

whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.

DCR-PC110

Digital

Video Camera

Recorder

Model No. DCR-PC110 Model No. AC-

Serial No. Serial No.

SERIES

Welcome!

Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony Digital Handycam camcorder. With your

Digital Handycam, you can capture life’s precious moments with superior picture and sound

quality. Your Digital Handycam is loaded with advanced features, but at the same time it is

very easy to use. You will soon be producing home video that you can enjoy for years to come.

WARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do

not expose the unit to rain or

moisture.

Never expose the battery pack to temperatures

above 140°F (60°C) such as in a car parked in

the sun or under direct sunlight.

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 and

maintenance (servicing)

instructions in the literature

accompanying the appliance.

For customers in the U.S.A. and

CANADA

DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM ION BATTERY.

LITHIUM ION BATTERY.

DISPOSE OF PROPERLY.

You can return your unwanted lithium ion

batteries to your nearest Sony Service Center

or Factory Service Center.

Note: In some areas the disposal of lithium

ion batteries in household or business

trash may be prohibited.

For the Sony Service 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 not handle damaged or leaking

lithium ion battery.

For the customers in the U.S.A.

If you have any questions about this product,

you may call:

Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-

SONY (7669).

The number below is for the FCC related

matters only.

Regulatory Information

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: SONY

Model No.: DCR-PC110

Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.

Address: 1 Sony Drive, Park

Ridge, NJ, 07656 USA

Telephone No.: 201-930-6972

This device complies with Part 15 of the

FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the

following two conditions: (1) This device

may not cause harmful interference, and

(2)this device must accept any interference

received, including interference that may

cause undesired operation.

CAUTION

You are cautioned that any changes or

modifications not expressly approved in this

manual could void your authority to operate

this equipment.

“Memory Stick”

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC

Rules. Operation is subject to the following two

conditions: (1) This device may not cause

harmful interference, and (2) this device must

accept any interference received, including

interference that may cause undesired operation.

Note:

This equipment has been tested and found to

comply with the limits for a Class B digital

device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

These limits are designed to provide

reasonable protection against harmful

interference in a residential installation. This

equipment generates, uses, and can radiate

radio frequency energy and, if not installed

and used in accordance with the instructions,

may cause harmful interference to radio

communications. However, there is no

guarantee that interference will not occur in a

particular installation. If this equipment does

cause harmful interference to radio or

television reception, which can be determined

by turning the equipment off and on, the user

is encouraged to try to correct the interference

by one or more of the following measures:

— Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

— Increase the separation between the

equipment and receiver.

— Connect the equipment into an outlet on a

circuit different from that to which the

receiver is connected.

— Consult the dealer or an experienced

radio/TV technician for help.

The shielded interface cable supplied with this

equipment must be used with this equipment

in order to comply with the limits for a digital

device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC

Rules.

For customers in CANADA

CAUTION

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH

WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT,

FULLY INSERT.

“Memory Stick”

This Class B digital apparatus complies with

Canadian ICES-003.

Table of contents

Checking supplied accessories .................. 5

Quick Start Guide ............................... 6

Getting started

Using this manual ....................................... 8

Step 1 Preparing the power supply ....... 10

Installing the battery pack................. 10

Charging the battery pack................. 11

Connecting to a wall outlet ............... 13

Step 2 Inserting a cassette........................ 14

Recording – Basics

Recording a picture ................................... 15

Shooting backlit subjects

– BACK LIGHT............................ 20

Shooting in the dark – NightShot/

Super NightShot .......................... 21

Self-timer recording ........................... 22

END SEARCH .................................... 23

Playback – Basics

Playing back a tape....................................24

Viewing the recording on TV .................. 27

Advanced Recording Operations

Recording a still image on a tape

– Tape Photo recording ..................... 29

Adjusting the white balance manually .. 34

Using the wide mode ................................35

Using the fader function........................... 36

Using special effects – Picture effect ....... 38

Using special effects – Digital effect ....... 39

Using the PROGRAM AE function......... 42

Adjusting the exposure manually........... 44

Focusing manually .................................... 45

Advanced Playback Operations

Playing back a tape

with picture effects .............................47

Playing back a tape

with digital effects .............................. 48

Enlarging images recorded on tapes

– Tape PB ZOOM ............................... 49

Quickly locating a scene using the zero

set memory function .......................... 50

Searching the boundaries of recorded

tape by title – Title search.................. 51

Searching a recording by date

– Date search ....................................... 52

Searching for a photo

– Photo search/Photo scan ............... 54

Editing

Dubbing a tape........................................... 56

Dubbing only desired scenes

– Digital program editing.................. 58

Using with analog video unit and personal

computer – Signal convert function

... 68

Recording video or TV programs ........... 69

Inserting a scene from a VCR

– Insert editing .................................... 71

Audio dubbing........................................... 73

Superimposing a title ................................ 77

Making your own titles ............................ 80

Labeling a cassette..................................... 82

Customizing Your Camcorder

Changing the menu settings .................... 84

Resetting the date and time...................... 92

“Memory Stick” Operations

Using a “Memory Stick”

– introduction...................................... 93

Recording still images on “Memory Stick”s

– Memory Photo recording ............. 102

Recording an image from a mini DV tape

as a still image................................... 108

Recording moving pictures on “Memory

Stick”s – MPEG movie recording... 111

Recording a picture from a mini DV tape

as a moving picture ..........................112

Superimposing a still image in a “Memory

Stick” on a moving picture

– MEMORY MIX............................... 115

Copying still images from a mini DV tape

– Photo save....................................... 118

Viewing a still image

– Memory photo playback .............. 120

Viewing a moving picture

– MPEG movie playback ................. 123

Viewing images using a personal

computer............................................ 125

Copying the image recorded on “Memory

Stick”s to mini DV tapes.................. 130

Enlarging still images recorded on

“Memory Stick”s

– Memory PB ZOOM ....................... 132

Playing back images in a continuous loop

– SLIDE SHOW ................................. 133

Preventing accidental erasure

– Image protection............................ 134

Deleting images ....................................... 135

Writing a print mark – PRINT MARK

... 137

Additional Information

Usable cassettes........................................ 138

About i.LINK............................................ 140

Troubleshooting....................................... 142

Self-diagnosis display ............................. 148

Warning indicators and messages ........ 149

Using your camcorder abroad............... 151

Maintenance information and precautions

............................................................. 152

Specifications............................................ 156

Quick Reference

Identifying the parts and controls......... 158

Quick Function Guide ............................ 166

Index .......................................................... 167

Getting started

Checking supplied accessories

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

8 9

1 Wireless Remote Commander (1)

(p. 164)

2 AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power adaptor

(1), Power cord (1) (p. 11)

3 Size AA (R6) battery for Remote

Commander (2) (p. 164)

4 NP-FM50 battery pack (1) (p. 10, 11)

5 A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 27, 56)

6Lens cap (1) (p. 15)

7USB cable (1) (p. 126)

8“Memory Stick” (1) (p. 93)

9CD-ROM (SPVD-002 USB Driver) (1)

(p. 126)

q; Lens hood (1) (p. 18)

qa Battery terminal cover (1) (p. 10)

Contents of the recording cannot be compensated if recording or playback is not made due to a

malfunction of the camcorder, storage media, etc.

Quick Start Guide

Inserting a cassette (p. 14)

Connecting the power cord (p. 13)

Use the battery pack when using your camcorder outdoors (p. 10).

This chapter introduces you to the basic features

of your camcorder. See the page in parentheses

“( )” for more information.

Pull down the Holding Grip to hold your

camcorder as illustrated.

Open the DC IN jack

cover.

1Slide OPEN/Z

EJECT in the

direction of the

arrow and open the

lid.

2Push the middle

portion of the back

of the cassette to

insert. Insert the

cassette in a straight

line deeply into the

cassette

compartment with

the window facing

out.

3Close the cassette

compartment by

pressing the

mark on the cassette

compartment.

After the cassette

compartment goes

down completely,

close the lid until it

clicks.

Holding Grip

Connect the plug with its v

mark facing up.

AC power adaptor

(supplied)

Quick Start Guide

Recording a picture (p. 15)

Viewfinder

When the LCD panel is

closed, use the

viewfinder placing your

eye against its eyecup.

1Remove the lens cap.

3Press OPEN to open the

LCD panel.

The picture appears on

the LCD screen.

2Set the POWER

switch to CAMERA

while pressing the

small green button.

4Press START/STOP. Your

camcorder starts recording. To

stop recording, press START/

STOP again.

POWER

LOCK

VCR

MEMORY

CAMERA

OFF(CHG)

POWER

LOCK

VCR

MEMORY

CAMERA

OFF(CHG)

Monitoring the playback picture on the LCD

screen (p. 24)

NOTE

Do not pick up your camcorder by

holding the viewfinder, the flash, the

LCD panel or the battery pack.

1Set the POWER

switch to VCR

while pressing the

small green button. 2Press m to rewind the tape.

3Press N to start playback.

REW

PLAY

POWER

LOCK

VCR

MEMORY

CAMERA

OFF(CHG)

— Getting started —

Using this manual

As you read through this manual, buttons and settings on your camcorder are shown in

capital letters.

e.g. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA.

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

operation is being carried out.

Note on Cassette Memory

Your camcorder is based on the DV format. You can only use mini DV cassettes with

your camcorder. We recommend that you use a tape with cassette memory .

The functions which require different operations depending on whether the tape has

the cassette memory or not are:

–End search (p. 23, 26)

– Date search (p. 52)

–Photo search (p. 54).

The functions you can operate only with the cassette memory are:

– Title search (p. 51)

– Superimposing a title (p. 77)

– Making your own titles (p. 80)

– Labeling a cassette (p. 82).

For details, see page 138.

You see this mark in the introduction of the features that are operated only with

cassette memory.

Tapes with cassette memory are marked by (Cassette Memory).

Getting started

Using this manual

Note on TV color systems

TV color systems differ from country to country. To view your recordings on a TV, you

need an NTSC system-based TV.

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

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

Precautions on camcorder care

•The LCD screen and the viewfinder are manufactured using high-precision

technology. However, there may be some tiny black points and/or bright points

(red, blue, green, or white) that constantly appear on the LCD screen and in the

viewfinder. These points occur normally in the manufacturing process and do

not affect the recorded picture in any way. Effective ratio of pixels and/or screen

are 99.99% or more.

•Do not let your camcorder get wet. Keep your camcorder away from rain and sea

water. Letting your camcorder get wet may cause your camcorder to malfunction.

Sometimes this malfunction cannot be repaired [a].

•Never leave your camcorder exposed to temperatures above 140°F (60°C), such as in a

car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight [b].

•Do not place your camcorder so as to point the viewfinder, the LCD screen or lens

toward the sun. The inside of the viewfinder, LCD screen or lens may be damaged [c].

[a] [b] [c]

Step 1 Preparing the power supply

Installing the battery pack

Install the battery pack to use your camcorder outdoors.

(1)While sliding BATTERY RELEASE in the direction of the arrow 1, slide the

battery terminal cover in the direction of the arrow 2.

(2)Insert the battery pack in the direction of the arrow.

To remove the battery pack

The battery pack is removed in the same way as the battery terminal cover.

Note on the battery terminal cover

To protect the battery terminals, install the battery terminal cover after the battery pack

is removed.

1 2

Getting started

Charging the battery pack

Use the battery pack after charging it for your camcorder.

Your camcorder operates only with the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (M series).

(1)Open the DC IN jack cover and connect the AC power adaptor supplied with

your camcorder to the DC IN jack with the plug’s v mark facing up.

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

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

(4)Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG). The CHARGE lamp (orange) lights up.

Charging begins.

When the CHARGE lamp goes out, normal charge is completed. For full charge,

which allows you to use the battery longer than usual, leave the battery pack in place

for approximately one hour after the CHARGE lamp goes out.

After charging the battery pack

Disconnect the AC power adaptor from the DC IN jack on your camcorder.

Notes

•Prevent metallic objects from coming into contact with the metal parts of the DC plug

of the AC power adaptor. This may cause a short-circuit, damaging the AC power

adaptor.

•Keep the battery pack dry.

•When the battery pack is not to be used for a long time, charge the battery pack once

fully and then use it until it fully discharges again. Keep the battery pack in a cool

place.

Step 1 Preparing the power supply

POWER

LOCK

VCR

MEMORY

CAMERA

OFF(CHG)

CHARGE lamp

Charging time

Battery pack Full charge (Normal charge)

NP-FM50 (supplied) 150 (90)

NP-FM70 240 (180)

NP-FM90 330 (270)

NP-FM91 360 (300)

Approximate minutes to charge an empty battery pack

Recording time

Recording with Recording with

Battery pack the viewfinder the LCD screen

Continuous* Typical** Continuous* Typical**

NP-FM50 (supplied) 135 (120) 80 (70) 115 (105) 65 (60)

NP-FM70 285 (255) 170 (150) 245 (220) 145 (130)

NP-FM90 435 (390) 260 (230) 370 (335) 220 (200)

NP-FM91 505 (455) 300 (270) 430 (390) 255 (230)

Approximate minutes when you use a fully charged battery

Numbers in parentheses “( )” indicate the time using a normally charged battery.

*Approximate continuous recording time at 77°F (25°C). The battery life will be

shorter if you use your camcorder in a cold environment.

**Approximate number of minutes when recording while you repeat recording start/

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

Playing time

Battery pack Playing time Playing time

on LCD screen with LCD closed

NP-FM50 (supplied) 140 (125) 170 (155)

NP-FM70 295 (265) 355 (320)

NP-FM90 450 (400) 540 (485)

NP-FM91 520 (465) 625 (560)

Approximate minutes when you use a fully charged battery

Numbers in parentheses “( )” indicate the time using a normally charged battery.

The battery life will be shorter if you use your camcorder in a cold environment.

What is ”InfoLITHIUM”?

The “InfoLITHIUM” is a lithium ion battery pack which can exchange data such as

battery consumption with compatible electronic equipment. This unit is compatible

with the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (M series). Your camcorder operates only with

the “InfoLITHIUM” battery. “InfoLITHIUM” M series battery packs have the

SERIES

mark.

“InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

If the power may go off although the battery remaining indicator indicates that

the battery pack has enough power to operate

Charge the battery pack fully again so that the indication on the battery remaining

indicator is correct.

When you use the AC power adaptor

Place the AC power adaptor near a wall outlet. If any trouble occurs with this unit,

disconnect the plug from the wall outlet as soon as possible to cut off the power.

Step 1 Preparing the power supply

Getting started

Connecting to a wall outlet

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

wall outlet using the AC power adaptor.

(1)Open the DC IN jack cover, pulling the cover out a little. Connect the AC

power adaptor supplied with your camcorder to the DC IN jack on your

camcorder with the plug’s v mark facing up.

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

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

PRECAUTION

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

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

Notes

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

camcorder.

•The DC IN jack has “source priority.” This means that the battery pack cannot supply

any power if the power cord is connected to the DC IN jack, even when the power

cord is not plugged into a wall outlet.

Using a car battery

Use Sony DC Adaptor/Charger (not supplied).

Step 1 Preparing the power supply

2,3

(1)Install the power source.

(2)Slide OPEN/ZEJECT in the direction of the arrow and open the lid.

The cassette compartment automatically lifts up and opens.

(3)Push the middle portion of the back of the cassette to insert.

Insert the cassette in a straight line deeply into the cassette compartment with

the window facing out.

(4)Close the cassette compartment by pressing the mark on the cassette

compartment. The cassette compartment automatically goes down.

(5)After the cassette compartment going down completely, close the lid until it

clicks.

To eject a cassette

Follow the procedure above, and take out the cassette in step 3.

Notes

•Do not press the cassette compartment down forcibly. Doing so may cause

malfunction.

•The cassette compartment may not be closed when you press any part of the lid other

than the mark.

When you use mini DV cassette with cassette memory

Read the instruction about cassette memory to use this function properly (p. 138).

To prevent accidental erasure

Slide the write-protect tab on the cassette to expose the red mark.

Step 2 Inserting a cassette

3, 4 5

2OPEN/ZEJECT

Recording – Basics

POWER

LOCK

VCR

MEMORY

CAMERA

OFF(CHG)

POWER

LOCK

VCR

MEMORY

CAMERA

OFF(CHG)

40min

REC

0:00:01

— Recording – Basics —

Recording a picture

Your camcorder automatically focuses for you.

(1)Remove the lens cap and pull the lens cap string to fix it.

(2)Install the power source and insert a cassette. See “Step 1” and “Step 2” for

more information (p. 10 to p. 14).

(3)Pull down the Holding Grip.

Hold your camcorder firmly as illustrated.

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

Your camcorder is set to the standby mode.

(5)Press OPEN to open the LCD panel.

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

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

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

Notes

•Fasten the grip strap firmly.

•Do not touch the built-in microphone during recording

Note on Recording mode

Your camcorder records and plays back in the SP (standard play) mode and in the LP

(long play) mode. Select SP or LP in the menu settings. In the LP mode, you can record

1.5 times as long as in the SP mode.

When you record a tape in the LP mode on your camcorder, we recommend playing the

tape on your camcorder.

LOCK

Microphone

Camera recording

lamp

Note on the LOCK switch

When you slide the LOCK switch to the left, the POWER switch can no longer be set to

MEMORY accidentally. LOCK switch is set to the right as a default setting.

To enable smooth transition

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

you do not eject the cassette even if you turn off your camcorder.

However, check the following:

– Do not mix recordings in the SP mode and ones in the LP mode on one tape.

– When you change the battery pack, set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG).

– When you use a tape with cassette memory, however, you can make the transition

smooth even after ejecting the cassette if you use the END SEARCH function (p. 23).

If you leave your camcorder in the standby mode for 5 minutes while the cassette

is inserted

Your camcorder automatically turns off. This is to save battery power and to prevent

battery and tape wear. To resume the standby mode, set the POWER switch to OFF

(CHG), and to CAMERA again.

When you record in the SP and LP modes on one tape or you record some scenes

in the LP mode

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

between scenes.

Recording date and time

The recording date and time are not displayed while recording. However, they are

recorded automatically onto the tape. To display the recording date and time, press

DATA CODE on the Remote Commander during playback.

After recording

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

(2)Close the LCD panel.

(3)Set the Holding Grip back to the original position.

(4)Eject the cassette.

(5)Remove the battery pack.

(6)Attach the battery terminal cover.

Adjusting the LCD screen

The LCD panel moves about 90 degrees to the viewfinder side and about 180 degrees to

the lens side.

If you turn the LCD panel over so that it faces the other way, the indicator appears

on the LCD screen and in the viewfinder (Mirror mode).

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

Recording a picture

180°

90°

Recording – Basics

Recording a picture

Note

When using the LCD screen except in the mirror mode, the viewfinder automatically

turns off.

When you use the LCD screen outdoors in direct sunlight

The LCD screen may be difficult to see. If this happens, we recommend that you use the

viewfinder.

When you adjust angles of the LCD panel

Make sure if the LCD panel is opened up to 90 degrees.

Picture in the mirror mode

The picture on the LCD screen is a mirror-image. However, the picture will be normal

when recorded.

During recording in the mirror mode

ZERO SET MEMORY on the Remote Commander does not work.

Indicators in the mirror mode

The STBY indicator appears as Xz and REC as z. Some of the other indicators appear

mirror-reversed and others are not displayed.

When recording with the LCD panel opened

Recording time becomes shorter a little compared with when recording with the LCD

panel closed.

LCD screen backlight

You can adjust the brightness of the backlight. Select LCD B.L. in the menu settings

(p. 84).

Even if you adjust the LCD screen backlight or brightness of the LCD screen

The recorded picture will not be affected.

Adjusting the viewfinder

If you record pictures with the LCD panel closed, check the picture with the viewfinder.

Adjust the viewfinder lens to your eyesight so that the indicators in the viewfinder

come into sharp focus.

Move the viewfinder lens adjustment lever.

Attaching the supplied lens hood

To record fine pictures under strong light, we recommend attaching the lens hood. Also

the lens cap can be attached even with the lens hood on.

Notes

•When you use the Remote Commander and the lens hood, the Remote Commander

may not function properly because the lens hood blocks the infrared rays from the

Remote Commander. In such case, remove the lens hood from your camcorder.

•You cannot attach filters or other objects onto the lens hood.

When you use the filter (not supplied)

The shadow of the lens hood may appear in the corners of LCD screen or viewfinder.

Recording a picture

Recording – Basics

Using the zoom feature

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

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

“T” side: for telephoto (subject appears closer)

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

To use zoom greater than 10×

Zoom greater than 10× is performed digitally, if you set D ZOOM to 20× or 120× in the

menu settings. The digital zoom function is set to OFF as a default setting (p. 84).

When you shoot close to a subject

If you cannot get a sharp focus, move the power zoom lever to the “W” side until the

focus is sharp. You can shoot a subject that is at least about 2 feet 5/8 inch (about 80 cm)

away from the lens surface in the telephoto position, or about 1/2 inch (about 1 cm)

away in the wide-angle position.

Notes on digital zoom

•Digital zoom starts to function when zoom exceeds 10×.

•The picture quality deteriorates as you move the power zoom lever toward the “T”

side.

•You cannot use the digital zoom when the POWER switch is set to MEMORY.

Recording a picture

The right side of the bar shows

the digital zooming zone.

The digital zooming zone appears

when you set D ZOOM to 20× or

120×.

Indicators displayed in the recording mode

The indicators are not recorded on tapes.

Recording a picture

Remaining battery time indicator

The remaining battery time indicator roughly indicates the recording time. The indicator may

not be correct, depending on the conditions in which you are recording. When you close the

LCD panel and open it again, it takes about one minute for the correct remaining battery time

in minutes to be displayed.

Time code

The time code indicates the recording or playback time, “0:00:00” (hours : minutes :

seconds) in CAMERA mode and “0:00:00:00” (hours : minutes : seconds : frames) in VCR

mode. You cannot rewrite only the time code.

Remaining tape indicator

The indicator may not be displayed accurately depending on the tape.

Shooting backlit subjects – BACK LIGHT

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

background, use the backlight function.

In CAMERA or MEMORY mode, press BACK LIGHT.

The . indicator appears in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen.

To cancel, press BACK LIGHT again.

If you press EXPOSURE when shooting backlit subjects

The backlight function will be canceled.

BACK LIGHT

Recording mode indicator

Cassette memory indicator

This appears when using a tape with cassette memory.

Time indicator

The time is displayed about 5 seconds after the power is

turned on.

Date indicator

The date is displayed about 5 seconds after the power is

turned on.

STBY/REC indicator

Remaining battery time indicator

Time code/Tape counter indicator

Remaining tape indicator

This appears after you insert a cassette and record or

play back for a while.

0:00:01

45min

min

REC

JUL 4 2000

12:05:56 AM

Recording – Basics

Shooting in the dark – NightShot/Super NightShot

The NightShot function enables you to shoot a subject in a dark place. For example, you

can satisfactorily record the environment of nocturnal animals for observation when

you use this function.

In CAMERA or MEMORY mode, slide NIGHTSHOT to ON.

and “NIGHTSHOT” indicators flash on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. To

cancel the NightShot function, slide NIGHTSHOT to OFF.

Using Super NightShot

The Super NightShot mode makes subjects more than 16 times brighter than those

recorded in the NightShot mode

(1)Slide NIGHTSHOT to ON in CAMERA mode. and “NIGHTSHOT”

indicators flash on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder.

(2)Press SUPER NIGHTSHOT. and “SUPER NIGHTSHOT” indicators flash

on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder.

To cancel the Super NightShot mode, press SUPER NIGHTSHOT again.

Using the NightShot Light

The picture will be clearer with the NightShot Light on. To enable NightShot Light, set

N.S. LIGHT to ON in the menu settings (p. 84).

Notes

•Do not use the NightShot function in bright places (ex. the outdoors in the daytime).

This may cause your camcorder to malfunction.

•When you keep NIGHTSHOT set to ON in normal recording, the picture may be

recorded in incorrect or unnatural colors.

•If focusing is difficult with the autofocus mode when using the NightShot function,

focus manually.

•Do not cover the NightShot Light emitter when using the NightShot function.

•Detach the lens hood when you shoot with the NightShot Light since the lens hood

may block the NightShot Light.

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

–Exposure

–PROGRAM AE

–White balance

While using the Super NightShot function

The shutter speed is automatically adjusted depending on the brightness. At that time,

the moving picture may be slow down.

Recording a picture

NightShot Light emitter

OFF

NIGHTSHOTSUPER NIGHTSHOT

POWER

LOCK

VCR

MEMORY

CAMERA

OFF(CHG)

While using the Super NightShot function, you cannot use the following

functions:

–Fader

–Digital effect

–PROGRAM AE

–Exposure

–White balance

–Recording with the flash

In MEMORY mode

You cannot use the Super NightShot function.

NightShot Light

NightShot Light rays are infrared and so are invisible. The maximum shooting distance

using the NightShot Light is about 10 feet (3 m).

Self-timer recording

Recording with the self-timer starts in 10 seconds automatically. This mode is useful

when you want to record yourself. You can also use the Remote Commander for this

operation.

(1)Press (self-timer) in the standby mode. The (self-timer) indicator appears

on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder.

(2)Press START/STOP.

Self-timer starts counting down from 10 with a beep sound. In the last

2 seconds of the countdown, the beep sound gets faster, then recording starts

automatically.

Recording a picture

1 (self-timer)

To stop the self-timer before recording

Press START/STOP again.

Use the Remote Commander for convenience.

To record still images on tapes using the self-timer

Press PHOTO in step 2 (p. 32).

To cancel self-timer recording

Press (self-timer) so that the indicator disappears from on the LCD screen or in

the viewfinder while your camcorder is in the standby mode.

Note

The self-timer recording mode is automatically canceled when:

–Self-timer recording is finished.

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

Self-timer memory photo recording

You can also record still images on “Memory Stick”s with the self-timer. (p. 107)

START/STOP

Recording – Basics

END SEARCH

You can go to the end of the recorded portion after you record.

In the standby mode, press END SEARCH.

The last 5 seconds of the recorded portion are played back and your camcorder returns

to the standby mode. You can monitor the sound from the speaker or headphones.

To stop searching

Press END SEARCH again.

If you use a tape without cassette memory

The end search function does not work once you eject the cassette after you have

recorded on the tape. If you use a tape with cassette memory, the end search function

works even once you eject the cassette.

If there is a blank portion at the beginning or between the recorded portions, the end

search function may not work correctly (p. 138).

Recording a picture

END

— Playback – Basics —

Playing back a tape

You can monitor the playback picture on the LCD screen. If you close the LCD panel,

you can monitor the playback picture in the viewfinder. You can control playback using

the Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder.

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

(2)Set the POWER switch to VCR while pressing the small green button.

(3)Open the LCD panel while pressing OPEN.

(4)Press m to rewind the tape.

(5)Press N to start playback.

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

To stop playback

Press x.

When monitoring on the LCD screen

You can turn the LCD panel over and move it back to the camcorder body with the LCD

screen facing out.

If you leave the power on for a long time

Your camcorder becomes warm. This is not a malfunction.

When you open or close the LCD panel

Make sure that the LCD panel is set vertically.

4 5

POWER

LOCK

VCR

MEMORY

CAMERA

OFF(CHG)

VOLUME

REW PLAY

Playback – Basics

Using the data code function

Your camcorder automatically records not only images on the tape but also the

recording data (date/time or various settings when recorded) (Data code). Use the

Remote Commander for this operation.

Press DATA CODE on the Remote Commander in the playback mode.

The display changes as follows:

date/time t various settings (SteadyShot, exposure, white balance, gain, shutter

speed, aperture value mode) t no indicator

[a]SteadyShot off indicator

[b]Exposure mode indicator

[c]White balance indicator

[d]Gain indicator

[e]Shutter speed indicator

[f]Aperture value

Not to display various settings

Set DATA CODE to DATE in the menu settings (p. 84).

The display changes as follows: date/time y no indicator

Recording data

Recording data is your camcorder’s information when you have recorded. In the

recording mode, the recording data will not be displayed.

When you use the data code function, bars (-- -- --) appear if:

–A blank portion of the tape is being played back.

–The tape is unreadable due to tape damage or noise.

–The tape was recorded by a camcorder without the date and time set.

Data code

When you connect your camcorder to the TV, the data code appears on the TV screen.

To display the screen indicators – Display function

Press DISPLAY on your camcorder or the Remote Commander supplied with your

camcorder. The indicators appear on the LCD screen. To make the indicators disappear,

press DISPLAY again.

Playing back a tape

DISPLAY

Date/time Various settings

[f]

[a]

[c]

[d]

[e]

[b]

60 AWB

F1.8 9dB

AUTO

JUL 4 2000

12:05:56 AM

Playing back a tape

Various playback modes

To operate video control buttons, set the POWER switch to VCR.

To view a still picture (playback pause)

Press X during playback. To resume normal playback, press N or X.

To advance the tape

Press M in the stop mode. To resume normal playback, press N.

To rewind the tape

Press m in the stop mode. To resume normal playback, press N.

To change the playback direction

Press on the Remote Commander during playback to reverse the playback direction.

To resume normal playback, press N.

To locate a scene monitoring the picture (picture search)

Keep pressing m or M during playback. To resume normal playback, release the

button.

To monitor the high-speed picture while advancing or

rewinding the tape (skip scan)

Keep pressing m while rewinding or M while advancing the tape. To resume

rewinding or advancing, release the button.

To view the picture at slow speed (slow playback)

Press y on the Remote Commander during playback. For slow playback in the reverse

direction, press , then press y on the Remote Commander. To resume normal

playback, press N.

To view the picture at double speed

Press ×2 on the Remote Commander during playback. For double speed playback in the

reverse direction, press , then press ×2 on the Remote Commander. To resume

normal playback, press N.

To view the picture frame-by-frame

Press C on the Remote Commander in the playback pause mode. For frame-by-frame

playback in the reverse direction, press c. To resume normal playback, press N.

To search the last scene recorded (END SEARCH)

Press END SEARCH in the stop mode. The last 5 seconds of the recorded portion plays

back and stops.

In the various playback modes

•Sound is muted.

•The previous picture may remain as a mosaic image during playback.

When the playback pause mode lasts for 5 minutes

Your camcorder automatically enters the stop mode. To resume playback, press N.

Slow playback

The slow playback can be performed smoothly on your camcorder: however, this

function does not work for an output signal through the DV IN/OUT jack.

When you play back a tape in reverse

Horizontal noise may appear at the center, or the top and bottom of the screen. This is

not a malfunction.

Playback – Basics

S VIDEO

AUDIO/VIDEO S VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO

: Signal flow

Viewing the recording on TV

Connect your camcorder to your TV with the A/V connecting cable supplied with your

camcorder to watch the playback picture on the TV screen. You can operate the video

control buttons in the same way as when you monitor playback pictures on the LCD

screen. When monitoring the playback picture on the TV screen, we recommend that

you power your camcorder from a wall outlet using the AC power adaptor (p. 13).

Refer to the operating instructions of your TV.

Open the jack cover. Connect your camcorder to the TV using the A/V connecting cable

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

If your TV is already connected to a VCR

Connect your camcorder to the LINE IN input on the VCR by using the A/V connecting

cable supplied with your camcorder. Set the input selector on the VCR to LINE.

If your TV or VCR is a monaural type

Connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video input jack and the

white or the red plug to the audio input jack on the VCR or the TV. 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 your TV has an S video jack

Connect using an S video cable (not supplied) to obtain high-quality pictures. With this

connection, you do not need to connect the yellow (video) plug of the A/V connecting

cable.

Connect the S video cable (not supplied) to the S video jacks on both your camcorder

and the TV.

This connection produces higher quality DV format pictures.

To display the screen indicators on TV

Set DISPLAY to V-OUT/LCD in the menu settings (p. 84).

Then press DISPLAY on your camcorder. To turn off the screen indicators, press

DISPLAY on your camcorder again.

Yellow

White

Red

Using the AV cordless IR receiver

Once you connect the AV cordless IR receiver (not supplied) to your TV or VCR, you

can easily view the picture on your TV. For details, refer to the operating instructions of

the AV cordless IR receiver.

Before operation

Attach the power supply such as the AC power adaptor to your camcorder, and insert

the recorded tape.

(1)After connecting your TV and AV cordless IR receiver, set the POWER switch

on the AV cordless IR receiver to ON.

(2)Turn the TV on and set the TV/VCR selector on the TV to VCR.

(3)Set the POWER switch to VCR.

(4)Press SUPER LASER LINK. The lamp of SUPER LASER LINK lights up.

(5)Press N on your camcorder to start playback.

(6)Point the super laser link emitter at the AV cordless IR receiver. Adjust the

position of your camcorder and the AV cordless IR receiver to obtain clear

playback pictures.

To cancel the super laser link function

Press SUPER LASER LINK again. The lamp on the SUPER LASER LINK button goes

out.

If you use a Sony TV

•You can turn on the TV automatically when you press SUPER LASER LINK. To do so,

make sure you:

– Turn the TV’s main switch on.

– Set AUTO TV ON to ON in the menu settings.

– Point the super laser link emitter at the TV’s remote sensor.

•You can switch the video input of the TV automatically to the one which the 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 the menu settings. With some models, however, the

picture and sound may be disconnected momentarily when the video input is switched.

•The above feature may not work on some TV models.

If you turn the power off

The super laser link function turns off automatically.

When the super laser link is activated (the SUPER LASER LINK button is lit)

•Your camcorder consumes power. Press SUPER LASER LINK to turn off the laser link

function when it is not needed.

•When you attach the lens hood, the lens hood may block infrared rays depending on

the positions of the camcorder and the IR receiver. In this case, detach the lens hood.

is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

Viewing the recording on TV

SUPER LASER LINK

Super laser link emitter

Advanced Recording Operations

— Advanced Recording Operations —

Recording a still image on a tape – Tape Photo recording

You can record an still image, for example, a photograph or drawing. This mode is

useful when you want to print a image using a video printer (not supplied).

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

on a 60-minute tape.

Besides the operation described here, your camcorder can record still images on

“Memory Stick”s (p. 102).

(1)In the standby mode, keep pressing PHOTO lightly until a still image appears.

The CAPTURE indicator appears. Recording does not start yet.

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

press and hold PHOTO lightly.

(2)Press PHOTO deeper.

The still image on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder is recorded for about

7 seconds. The sound during those 7 seconds is also recorded.

The still image is displayed on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder until

recording is completed.

Notes

•During tape photo recording, you cannot change the mode or setting.

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

•You cannot use PHOTO during following operations:

–Fader

–Digital effect

If you record a moving subject with tape photo recording function

When you play back the still image on other equipment, the image may fluctuate.

To use the tape photo recording function using the Remote Commander

Press PHOTO on the Remote Commander. Your camcorder records an image on the

LCD screen or in the viewfinder immediately.

To use the tape photo recording function during normal CAMERA recording

You cannot check an image on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder by pressing PHOTO

lightly. Press PHOTO deeper. The still image is then recorded for about 7 seconds, and

your camcorder returns to the standby mode.

To record clear and less fluctuated still images

We recommend that you record on “Memory Stick”s.

•••••••

CAPTURE

PHOTO

Recording a still image on a tape – Tape Photo recording

Recording images with the flash

The flash pops up automatically. The default setting is auto (no indicator). To change

the flash mode, press the (flash) repeatedly until the flash mode indicator appears on

the LCD screen or in the viewfinder.

Each press of (flash) changes the indicator as follows:

(No indicator) t t t t (No indicator)

Auto red-eye reduction: The flash fires before recording to reduce the red-eye

phenomenon.

Forced flash: The flash fires regardless of the surrounding brightness.

No flash: The flash does not fire.

The flash is adjusted to the appropriate brightness through the photocell window for

the flash. You can also change FLASH LVL to the desired brightness in the menu

settings (p. 84). Try recording various images to find the most appropriate setting for

FLASH LVL.

(flash)

Advanced Recording Operations

Notes

•Attaching a conversion lens (not supplied) may block the light from the flash or cause

lens shadow to appear.

•You cannot use an external flash (not supplied) and the built-in flash at the same time.

• (Auto red-eye reduction) may not produce the desired effect depending on

individual differences, the distance to the subject, the subject not looking at the pre-

recording flash or other conditions.

•The flash effect cannot be obtained easily when you use forced flash in a bright

location.

•When you record images with the flash, sound may not be recorded clearly.

•When recording with the flash, it takes longer to prepare for image capture. This is

because your camcorder starts to charge power for firing after the flash pops up.

Darken the surroundings by covering the lens part, and press PHOTO lightly so that

your camcorder starts to charge power after the flash pops up.

•If it is not easy to focus on the subject automatically, for example, when recording in

the dark, use the focal distance information (p. 46) for focusing manually.

When you record images with the flash

The possible shooting distance using the built-in flash is shorter than when you record

on “Memory Stick”s.

When playing back images recorded with the flash on other camcorders

These images may flicker.

If you leave your camcorder for 5 or more minutes after disconnecting the power

source

Your camcorder returns to the default setting (auto).

You cannot shoot images with the flash during the following operations:

–Low lux mode of PROGRAM AE

–Super Nightshot

–Digital effect

–Fader

–Recording

The flash does not fire even if you select auto and (auto red-eye reduction)

during the following operations:

–NightShot

–Exposure

–Spotlight mode of PROGRAM AE

–Sunset & moon mode of PROGRAM AE

–Landscape mode of PROGRAM AE

When you use an external flash (not supplied) which does not have the auto red-

eye reduction function

You cannot select the auto red-eye reduction.

Recording a still image on a tape – Tape Photo recording

Self-timer recording

You can record still images on tapes with the self-timer. This mode is useful when you

want to record yourself. You can also use the Remote Commander for this operation.

(1)Press (self-timer) in the standby mode. The (self-timer) indicator appears

on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder.

(2)Press PHOTO firmly.

Self-timer starts counting down from 10 with a beep sound. In the last

2 seconds of the countdown, the beep sound gets faster, then recording starts

automatically.

To cancel self-timer recording

Press (self-timer) so that the indicator disappears from the LCD screen or in the

viewfinder while your camcorder is in the standby mode. You cannot cancel the self-

timer recording using the Remote Commander.

Note

The self-timer recording mode is automatically canceled when:

– Self-timer recording is finished.

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

1 2

PHOTO

Advanced Recording Operations

AUDIO/VIDEO

S VIDEO

LINE IN

VIDEO S VIDEO

Printing the still image

You can print a still image by using the video printer (not supplied). Connect the video

printer using the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder.

Connect it to the AUDIO/VIDEO jack and connect the yellow plug of the cable to the

video input of the video printer. Refer to the operating instructions of the video printer

as well.

If the video printer is equipped with S video input

Use the S video connecting cable (not supplied) to obtain high-quality output. Connect

it to the S VIDEO jack and the S video input of the video printer.

Recording a still image on a tape – Tape Photo recording

: Signal flow

Video printer

Adjusting the white balance manually

You can manually adjust and set the white balance. This adjustment makes white

subjects look white and allows more natural color balance. Normally white balance is

automatically adjusted.

In CAMERA or MEMORY mode, select a desired WHT BAL in in the menu settings

(p. 84).

n (INDOOR) :

•Lighting condition changes quickly

•Too bright place such as photography studios

•Under sodium lamps or mercury lamps

(OUTDOOR) :

•Recording a sunset/sunrise, just after sunset, just before sunrise, neon signs, or

fireworks

•Under a color matching fluorescent lamp

HOLD :

Recording a single-colored subject or background

To return to the automatic white balance mode

Set WHT BAL to AUTO in the menu settings.

If the picture is being taken in a studio lit by TV lighting

We recommend that you record in the n indoor mode.

When you record under fluorescent lighting

Use the automatic white balance or hold mode.

Your camcorder may not adjust the white balance correctly in the n indoor mode.

In the automatic white balance mode

Point your camcorder at a white subject for about 10 seconds after setting the POWER

switch to CAMERA to get a better adjustment when:

–You detach the battery for replacement.

–You bring your camcorder to the outdoors from the interior of a house holding the

exposure, or vice versa.

In the hold white balance mode

Set the white balance to AUTO and reset to HOLD after a few seconds when:

–You change the PROGRAM AE mode.

–You bring your camcorder to the outdoors from the interior of a house, or vice versa.

Advanced Recording Operations

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

Black bands appear on the screen during recording in 16:9WIDE mode [a]. The picture

during a playback on a normal TV [b] or on a wide-screen TV [c] is compressed in the

widthwise direction. If you set the screen mode of the wide-screen TV to the full mode,

you can watch pictures of normal images [d].

In the standby mode, set 16:9WIDE to ON in in the menu settings (p. 84).

To cancel the wide mode

Set 16:9WIDE to OFF in the menu settings.

In the wide mode

You cannot select the OLD MOVIE function.

During recording

You cannot select or cancel the wide mode. When you cancel the wide mode, set your

camcorder to the standby mode and then set 16:9WIDE to OFF in the menu settings.

Connection for a TV

Pictures recorded in the 16:9WIDE mode automatically appear on the TV screen at full

size when:

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

system.

– you connect your camcorder to the S video jack on the TV.

ID-1 system

The ID-1 system sends aspect ratio information (16:9, 4:3, or letter box) with video

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

automatically selected.

ID-2 system

The ID-2 system sends a copyright protection signal with ID-1 signals inserted between

video signals when you connect your camcorder to other equipment using an A/V

connecting cable.

Using the wide mode

[a]

[c]

[b]

[d]

16:9

WIDE

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

Using the fader function

MONOTONE

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

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

*Fade in only

FADER

OVERLAP*

WIPE*

DOT*

(ramdom dot)

[a]

RECSTBY

[b]

Advanced Recording Operations

Using the fader function

(1) When fading in [a]

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

When fading out [b]

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

The indicator changes as follows:

FADER t MONOTONE t OVERLAP t WIPE t DOT

The last selected fader mode is indicated first of all.

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

After the fader in/out is carried out, your camcorder automatically returns to

normal mode.

To cancel the fader function

Before pressing START/STOP, press FADER until the indicator disappears.

Note

You cannot use the following functions while using the fader function. Also, you cannot

use the fader function while using the following functions:

–Digital effect

–Low lux mode of PROGRAM AE (Overlap, Wipe, or Dot function only)

–Super NightShot

–Tape photo recording

When you select OVERLAP, WIPE, or DOT

Your camcorder automatically stores the image recorded on a tape. As the image is

being stored, the indicators flash fast, and the playback picture disappears. At this

stage, the picture may not be recorded clearly, depending on the tape condition.

While in MEMORY mode

You cannot use the fader function.

FADER

You can digitally process images to obtain special effects like those in films or on TV.

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

SEPIA : The picture gets sepia.

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

SOLARIZE [b] : The light intensity is clearer, and the picture looks like an illustration.

SLIM [c] : The picture expands vertically.

STRETCH [d] : The picture expands horizontally.

PASTEL [e] : The contrast of the picture is emphasized, and the picture looks like an

animated cartoon.

MOSAIC [f] : The picture gets mosaic-patterned.

(1)In CAMERA mode, select P EFFECT in in the menu settings (p. 84).

(2)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired picture effect mode.

To cancel the picture effect function

Set P EFFECT to OFF in the menu settings.

While using the picture effect function

You cannot select OLD MOVIE mode with DIGITAL EFFECT.

When you turn the power off

The picture effect is automatically canceled.

Using special effects – Picture effect

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Advanced Recording Operations

Using special effects – Digital effect

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

sound is recorded normally.

STILL

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

FLASH (FLASH MOTION)

You can record still images successively at constant intervals.

LUMI. (LUMINANCEKEY)

You can swap a brighter area in a still picture with a moving picture.

TRAIL

You can record the picture so that an incidental image like a trail is left.

SLOW SHTR (SLOW SHUTTER)

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

dark pictures more brightly.

OLD MOVIE

You can add an old movie type atmosphere to pictures. Your camcorder automatically

sets the wide mode to ON and picture effect to SEPIA, and the appropriate shutter

speed.

STILL

LUMI.

Still image Moving picture

Using special effects – Digital effect

(1)In CAMERA mode, press DIGITAL EFFECT. The digital effect indicator

appears.

(2)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired digital effect mode.

The indicator changes as follows:

STILL y FLASH y LUMI. y TRAIL y SLOW SHTR y OLD MOVIE

(3)Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. The indicator lights up and the bars appear.

In the STILL and LUMI. modes, the still image is stored in memory.

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

Items to be adjusted

STILL The rate of the still image you want to superimpose on the moving

picture

FLASH The interval of flash motion

LUMI. The color scheme of the area in the still image which is to be

swapped with a moving picture

TRAIL The time until the incidental image vanishes

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

shutter speed.

OLD MOVIE No adjustment necessary

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

appear in the following modes: STILL, FLASH, LUMI. and TRAIL.

To cancel the digital effect function

Press DIGITAL EFFECT.

LUMI.

DIGITAL

EFFECT

Advanced Recording Operations

Using special effects – Digital effect

Notes

•The following functions do not work during digital effect:

–Fader

–Low lux mode of PROGRAM AE

–Tape photo recording

–Super NightShot

•The following function does not work in the slow shutter mode:

–PROGRAM AE

•The following functions do not work in the old movie mode:

– Wide mode

– Picture effect

– PROGRAM AE

When you turn the power off

The digital effect is automatically canceled.

When recording in the slow shutter mode

Auto focus may not be effective. Focus manually using a tripod.

Shutter speed

Shutter speed number Shutter speed

SLOW SHTR 1 1/30

SLOW SHTR 2 1/15

SLOW SHTR 3 1/8

SLOW SHTR 4 1/4

Using the PROGRAM AE function

You can select PROGRAM AE (Auto Exposure) mode to suit your specific shooting

requirements.

Spotlight mode

This mode prevents people’s faces, for example, from appearing excessively white

when shooting subjects lit by strong light in the theater.

Soft portrait mode

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

people or flowers.

Sports lesson mode

This mode minimizes shake on fast-moving subjects such as in tennis or golf.

Beach & ski mode

This mode prevents people’s faces from appearing dark in strong light or reflected light,

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

Sunset & moon mode

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

night views, fireworks displays and neon signs.

Landscape mode

This mode is for when you are recording distant subjects such as mountains and

prevents your camcorder from focusing on glass or metal mesh in windows when you

are recording a subject behind glass or a screen.

Low lux mode

This mode makes subjects brighter in insufficient light.

Advanced Recording Operations

Using the PROGRAM AE function

(1)In CAMERA or MEMORY mode, select PROGRAM AE in in the menu

settings (p. 84).

(2)Select the desired mode by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.

The indicator changes as follows:

y y y y y y

To turn the PROGRAM AE function off

Set PROGRAM AE to AUTO in the menu settings.

Notes

•In the spotlight, sports lesson and beach & ski modes, you cannot take close-ups. This

is because your camcorder is set to focus only on subjects in the middle to far distance.

•In the sunset & moon and landscape modes, your camcorder is set to focus only on

distant subjects.

•The following functions do not work in the PROGRAM AE mode:

–Slow shutter

–Old movie

•The following functions do not work in the low lux mode:

–Digital effect

–Overlap

–Wipe

–Dot

–Recording with the flash

•While setting the NIGHTSHOT to ON, the PROGRAM AE function does not work.

(The indicator flashes.)

•While shooting in memory mode, the low lux and sports lesson modes do not work.

(The indicator flashes.)

While WHT BAL is set to AUTO in the menu settings

The white balance is adjusted even if the PROGRAM AE function is selected.

Even if the PROGRAM AE function is selected

You can adjust the exposure.

If you are recording under a discharge tube such as a fluorescent lamp, sodium

lamp or mercury lamp

Flickering or changes in color may occur in the following modes. If this happens, turn

the PROGRAM AE function off.

–Soft portrait mode

–Sports lesson mode

You can manually adjust and set the exposure. Adjust the exposure manually in the

following cases:

–The subject is backlit

–Bright subject and dark background

–To record dark pictures (e.g. night scenes) faithfully

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

appears.

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

To return to the automatic exposure mode

Press EXPOSURE.

Note

When you adjust the exposure manually, the backlight function does not work.

If you change the PROGRAM AE mode or slide NIGHTSHOT to ON

Your camcorder automatically returns to the automatic exposure mode.

Adjusting the exposure manually

EXPOSURE

Advanced Recording Operations

You can gain better results by manually adjusting the focus in the following cases:

•The autofocus mode is not effective when shooting:

– subjects through glass coated with water droplets

– horizontal stripes

– subjects with little contrast with backgrounds such as walls and sky

•When you want to change the focus from a subject in the foreground to a subject in the

background.

•Shooting a stationary subject when using a tripod.

(1)In CAMERA or MEMORY mode, press FOCUS lightly. The 9 indicator

appears.

(2)Turn the focus ring to sharpen focus.

To return to the autofocus mode

Press FOCUS lightly to turn off the indicator.

To record distant subjects

When you press FOCUS down firmly, the lens focuses on and indicator appears.

When you release FOCUS, your camcorder returns to the manual focus mode. Use this

mode when your camcorder focuses on near objects even though you are trying to

shoot a distant object.

Focusing manually

FOCUS

(INFINITY)

To focus precisely

It is easier to focus on the subject if you adjust the zoom to shoot at the “W” (wide-

angle) after focusing at the “T” (telephoto) position.

When you shoot close to the subject

Focus at the end of the “W” (wide-angle) position.

9 changes as follows:

when recording a distant subject

when the subject is too close to focus on

Focal distance information is displayed as 9 1.2 m for about 3 seconds on the LCD

screen or in the viewfinder in the following cases:

–When switching the focus adjustment mode from autofocus to manual

–When turning the focus ring

Focal distance information

–This information is aids focusing if it is not easy to focus on the subject, for example,

when recording in the dark. Use this information as a rough guide to get a sharp

focus.

–You cannot get correct information if you have attached a conversion lens to your

camcorder.

–When focal distance is from more than 50 m to ∞, focal distance infomation is

displayed as 9 50 m.

Focusing manually

Advanced Playback Operations

— Advanced Playback Operations —

Playing back a tape with picture effects

During playback, you can process a scene using the picture effect functions: NEG. ART,

SEPIA, B&W and SOLARIZE.

(1)In the playback or playback pause mode, select the desired picture effect mode

in in the menu settings (p. 84).

(2)Select the desired mode by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.

For details of each picture effect function, see page 38.

To cancel the picture effect function

Set P EFFECT to OFF in the menu settings.

Notes

•You cannot process the picture that is input from other equipment using the picture

effect function.

•To record pictures that you have processed using the picture effect function, record

the pictures on the VCR, using your camcorder as a player.

Pictures processed by the picture effect function

Pictures processed by the picture effect function are not output through the DV IN/

OUT jack.

When you set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) or stop playing back

The picture effect function is automatically canceled.

MANUA L SET

OFF

NEG ART

SEP I A

SOL AR I ZE

PEFFECT

RETURN

[

] :

END

During playback, you can process a scene using the digital effect functions: STILL,

FLASH, LUMI. and TRAIL.

(1)In the playback or playback pause mode, press DIGITAL EFFECT and turn the

SEL/PUSH EXEC dial until the desired digital effect mode flashes.

The indicator changes as follows:

STILL y FLASH y LUMI. y TRAIL

(2)Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.

The digital effect indicator lights up and the bars appear. In the STILL or

LUMI. mode, the picture is captured and is stored in memory as a still image at

the time you press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.

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

For details of each digital effect function, see page 39.

To cancel the digital effect function

Press DIGITAL EFFECT.

Notes

•You cannot process externally input scenes using the digital effect function.

•To record pictures that you have processed using the digital effect, record the pictures

on the VCR, using your camcorder as a player.

Pictures processed by the digital effect function

•Pictures processed by the digital effect function are not output through the DV IN/

OUT jack.

•You cannot use the PB ZOOM function for pictures processed by the digital effect

function.

When you set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) or stop playing back

The digital effect function is automatically canceled.

Playing back a tape with digital effects

STILL

DIGITAL

EFFECT

Advanced Playback Operations

You can enlarge playback images recorded on tapes. You can also dub the enlarged

images to tapes or copy to “Memory Stick”s. Besides the operation described here, your

camcorder can enlarge still images recorded on “Memory Stick”s.

(1)In the playback or playback pause mode, press PB ZOOM on your camcorder.

The image is enlarged, and R r appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder.

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

R :The image moves downwards.

r :The image moves upwards.

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

t :The image moves leftward. (Turn the dial to upwards.)

T :The image moves rightward. (Turn the dial to downwards.)

To cancel the PB ZOOM function

Press PB ZOOM.

Notes

•You cannot process externally input scenes using the PB ZOOM function with your

camcorder.

•You cannot record images that you have processed using the PB ZOOM function with

your camcorder. To record images that you have processed using the PB ZOOM

function, record the images on the VCR using your camcorder as a player.

The PB ZOOM function is automatically canceled when you operate the following

functions:

–Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG).

– Stop playback.

– Display the menu settings.

– Display the title.

Images in the PB ZOOM

Images in the PB ZOOM mode are not output through the DV IN/OUT jack.

Enlarging images recorded on tapes

– Tape PB ZOOM

PB ZOOM

[EXEC] : T t

PB ZOOM

[EXEC] : r R

MPEG PB

ZOOM

Your camcorder goes forward or backward to automatically stop at a desired scene

having a tape counter value of “0:00:00”. Use the Remote Commander for this

operation.

(1)In the playback mode, press DISPLAY.

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

counter shows “0:00:00” and the ZERO SET MEMORY indicator flashes.

(3)Press x when you want to stop playback.

(4)Press m to rewind the tape to the tape counter’s zero point. The tape stops

automatically when the tape counter reaches approximately zero. The ZERO

SET MEMORY indicator disappears and the time code appears.

(5)Press N. Playback starts from the counter’s zero point.

Notes

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

function will be canceled.

•There may be a discrepancy of several seconds from the time code.

If a tape has a blank portion in the recorded portions

The zero set memory function may not work correctly.

The zero set memory functions also in the recording standby mode

When you insert a scene in the middle of a recorded tape, press ZERO SET MEMORY at

the point you want to end the insertion. Rewind the tape to the insert start point, and

start recording. Recording stops automatically at the tape counter zero point. Your

camcorder returns to the standby mode.

Quickly locating a scene using the zero

set memory function

ZERO SET MEMORY

DISPLAY

Advanced Playback Operations

Searching the boundaries of recorded

tape by title – Title search

If you use a tape with cassette memory, you can search for the boundaries of

recorded tape by title (Title search). Use the Remote Commander for this

operation.

(1)Set the POWER switch to VCR.

(2)Set CM SEARCH in to ON in the menu settings (p. 84). The default setting

is ON.

(3)Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly, until the TITLE

SEARCH indicator appears.

The indicator changes as follows:

TITLE SEARCH t DATE SEARCH t PHOTO SEARCH t PHOTO SCAN

(4)Press . or > on the Remote Commander to select the title for playback.

Your camcorder automatically starts playback of the scene having the title that

you selected.

To stop searching

Press x.

If you use a tape without cassette memory

You cannot superimpose or search a title.

In the mark

•The bar in the mark indicates the present point on the tape.

•The mark in the indicates the actual point you are trying to search.

If a tape has a blank portion between recorded portions

The title search function may not work correctly.

To superimpose a title

See page 77.

MODE

TITLE SEARCH

HELLO

CONGRA TUL AT I ONS

HAPPY NE

YEAR

PRESENT

GOOD

ORN I NG

EDD I NG

TITLE SEARCH

NIGHT

BASEBAL L

HAPPY NE

YEAR

PRESENT

GOOD

ORN I NG

EDD I NG

You can automatically search for the point where the recording date changes and start

playback from that point (Date search). Use a tape with cassette memory for

convenience. Use the Remote Commander for this operation.

Use this function to check where recording dates change or to edit the tape at each

recording date.

Searching for the date by using cassette memory

You can use this function only when playing back a tape with cassette memory.

(1)Set the POWER switch to VCR.

(2)Set CM SEARCH in to ON in the menu settings (p. 84). The default setting

is ON.

(3)Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly, until the DATE

SEARCH indicator appears.

The indicator changes as follows:

TITLE SEARCH t DATE SEARCH t PHOTO SEARCH t PHOTO SCAN

(4)Press . or > on the Remote Commander to select the date for playback.

Your camcorder automatically starts playback at the beginning of the selected

date.

To stop searching

Press x.

Searching a recording by date

– Date search

MODE

DATE SEARCH

SEP

/5/00

SEP

/6/00

DEC

/24/00

JAN

/1/01

FEB

/11/01

APR

/29/01

DATE SEARCH

SEP

/5/00

SEP

/6/00

DEC

/24/00

JAN

/1/01

FEB

/11/01

APR

/29/01

Advanced Playback Operations

Note

If one day’s recording is less than 2 minutes, your camcorder may not accurately find

the point where the recording date changes.

In the mark

•The bar in the mark indicates the present point on the tape.

•The mark in the indicates the actual point you are trying to search.

If a tape has a blank portion between recorded portions

The date search function may not work correctly.

Cassette memory

The tape cassette memory can hold 6 recording date data. If you search the date among

7 or more data, see “Searching for the date without using cassette memory” below.

Searching for the date without using cassette memory

(1)Set the POWER switch to VCR.

(2)Set CM SEARCH in to OFF in the menu settings (p. 84).

(3)Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly, until the DATE

SEARCH indicator appears.

The indicator changes as follows:

DATE SEARCH t PHOTO SEARCH t PHOTO SCAN

(4)Press . on the Remote Commander to search for the previous date or press

> on the Remote Commander to search for the next date. Your camcorder

automatically starts playback at the point where the date changes. Each time

you press . or >, your camcorder searches for the previous or next date.

To stop searching

Press x.

Searching a recording by date – Date search

You can search for a still image you have recorded on a mini DV tape (photo search).

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

5 seconds automatically regardless of cassette memory (photo scan). Use the Remote

Commander for these operations.

Use this function to check or edit still images.

Searching for a photo by using cassette memory

You can use this function only when playing back a tape with cassette memory.

(1)Set the POWER switch to VCR.

(2)Set CM SEARCH in to ON in the menu settings (p. 84). The default setting

is ON.

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

PHOTO SEARCH indicator appears.

The indicator changes as follows:

TITLE SEARCH t DATE SEARCH t PHOTO SEARCH t PHOTO SCAN

(4)Press . or > on the Remote Commander to select the date for playback.

Your camcorder automatically starts playback of the photo having the date

that you selected.

To stop searching

Press x.

In the mark

•The bar in the mark indicates the present point on the tape.

•The mark in the indicates the actual point you are trying to search.

If a tape has a blank portion between recorded portions

The photo search function may not work correctly.

The available number of photos that can be searched using the cassette memory

The available number is up to 12 photos. However, you can search 13 photos or more

using the scanning photo function.

Searching for a photo

– Photo search/Photo scan

MODE

PHOTO SEARCH

SEP

/5/0017:30

SEP

/ 6/00 8:50

DEC

/24 / 00 10 : 30

JAN

/1/0123:25

FEB

/11 / 01 16 : 11

APR

/29 / 01 13 : 45

PHOTO SEARCH

SEP

/5/0017:30

SEP

/6/00 8:50

DEC

/24 / 00 10 : 30

JAN

/1/0123:25

FEB

/11 / 01 16 : 11

APR

/29 / 01 13 : 45

Advanced Playback Operations

Searching for a photo without using cassette memory

(1)Set the POWER switch to VCR.

(2)Set CM SEARCH in to OFF in the menu settings (p. 84).

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

PHOTO SEARCH indicator appears.

The indicator changes as follows:

DATE SEARCH t PHOTO SEARCH t PHOTO SCAN

(4)Press . or > on the Remote Commander to select the photo for playback.

Each time you press . or >, your camcorder searches for the previous or

next photo.

Your camcorder automatically starts playback of the photo.

To stop searching

Press x.

Scanning photo

(1)Set the POWER switch to VCR.

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

PHOTO SCAN indicator appears.

The indicator changes as follows:

DATE SEARCH t PHOTO SEARCH t PHOTO SCAN

(3)Press . or > on the Remote Commander.

Each photo is played back for about 5 seconds automatically.

To stop scanning

Press x.

Searching for a photo – Photo search/Photo scan

MODE

POWER

LOCK

VCR

MEMORY

CAMERA

OFF(CHG)

SCAN

PHOTO

Using the A/V connecting cable

Connect your camcorder to the VCR using the A/V connecting cable supplied with

your camcorder.

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

the recorded tape into your camcorder.

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

Refer to the operating instructions of the VCR.

(3)Set the POWER switch to VCR.

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

(5)Start recording on the VCR. Refer to the operating instructions of your VCR.

When you have finished dubbing a tape

Press x on both your camcorder and the VCR.

Before a dubbing

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

Be sure to clear the indicators from the screen

If they are displayed, press the following buttons not to record the indicators on the

dubbed tape:

– DISPLAY

– DATA CODE on the Remote Commander

– SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander

You can edit on VCRs that support the following systems

8 mm, Hi8, VHS, S-VHS, VHSC, S-VHSC,

Betamax, ED Betamax, mini DV, DV, Digital8

If your VCR is a monaural type

Connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video input jack and the

white or the red plug to the audio input jack on the VCR or the TV. When the white

plug is connected, the left channel audio is output, and the red plug is connected, the

right channel audio is output.

If your VCR has an S video jack

Connect using an S video cable (not supplied) to obtain high-quality pictures.

With this connection, you do not need to connect the yellow (video) plug of the A/V

connecting cable.

Connect an S video cable (not supplied) to the S video jacks of both your camcorder and

the VCR.

This connection produces higher quality DV format pictures.

— Editing —

Dubbing a tape

S VIDEO

AUDIO/VIDEO

S VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO

: Signal flow

Editing

Using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable)

Simply connect the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) (not supplied) to DV IN/OUT

and to DV IN of the DV products. With digital-to-digital connection, video and audio

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

titles, display indicators or the contents of cassette memory or letters on the “Memory

Stick” index screen.

Set the input selector on the VCR to the DV input position if the VCR is equipped with

the input selector.

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

the recorded tape into your camcorder.

(2)Prepare the VCR for recording.

Set the input selector to LINE. Refer to the operating instructions of the VCR.

(3)Set the POWER switch to VCR.

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

(5)Start recording on the VCR. Refer to the operating instructions of the VCR.

When you have finished dubbing a tape

Press x on both your camcorder and the connected DV product.

You can connect one VCR only using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable)

See page 140 for more information about i.LINK.

The following functions do not work during digital editing:

–Picture effect

–Digital effect

–PB ZOOM

If you record a playback pause picture with the DV IN/OUT jack

The recorded picture becomes rough. And when you play back the picture using the

other video equipment, the picture may jitter.

Dubbing a tape

: Signal flow

(not supplied)

S VIDEO LANC

DV IN/OUT

DV IN

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

the VCR.

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

Before operating the Digital program editing

Step 1Connecting the VCR (p. 58).

Step 2Setting the VCR for operation (p. 59, 63).

Step 3Adjusting the synchronicity of the VCR (p. 64).

When you dub using the same VCR again, you can skip steps 2 and 3.

Using the Digital program editing function

Operation 1Making the program (p. 66).

Operation 2Performing a Digital program editing (dubbing a tape) (p. 67).

Step 1: Connecting the VCR

You can connect both an A/V connecting cable and an i.LINK cable (DV connecting

cable).

When you use the A/V connecting cable, connect the devices as illustrated in page 56.

When you use an i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable), connect the devices as illustrated

in page 57.

Dubbing only desired scenes

– Digital program editing

Unwanted scene Unwanted scene

Switch the order

Editing

Step 2: Setting the VCR to operate with the A/V connecting cable

To edit using the VCR, send the control signal by infrared rays to the remote sensor on

the VCR.

When you connect using an A/V connecting cable, follow the procedures below,

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

(1) Set the IR SETUP code

1Set the POWER switch to VCR on your camcorder.

2Turn the power of the connected VCR on, then set the input selector to LINE.

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

3Press MENU to display the menu.

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

5Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select EDIT SET, then press the dial.

6Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select CONTROL, then press the dial.

7Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select IR, then press the dial.

8Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select IR SETUP, then press the dial.

9Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the IR SETUP code of your VCR, then

press the dial.

Check the cord in “About the IR SETUP code.” (P. 60)

Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing

46-9

POWER

LOCK

VCR

MEMORY

CAMERA

OFF(CHG)

OTHERS

ED I TSET

CONTROL

ADJ TEST

”

CUT

”

CUT

OUT

”

IR SETUP

PAUSEMODE

IR TEST

iLINK

RETURN

[

] :

END

OTHERS

BEEP

COMMANDER

DISPLAY

VIDEO EDIT

ED I TSET

[

]

END

MELODY

OTHERS

ED I TSET

CONTROL

ADJ TEST

”

CUT

”

CUT

OUT

”

IR SETUP

PAUSEMODE

IR TEST

RETURN

[

] :

END

OTHERS

ED I TSET

CONTROL

ADJ TEST

”

CUT

”

CUT

OUT

”

IR SETUP

PAUSEMODE

IR TEST

RETURN

[

] :

END

OTHERS

ED I TSET

CONTROL

ADJ TEST

”

CUT

”

CUT

OUT

”

IR SETUP

PAUSEMODE

IR TEST

RETURN

[

] :

END

OTHERS

ED I TSET

CONTROL

ADJ TEST

”

CUT

”

CUT

OUT

”

IR SETUP

PAUSEMODE

IR TEST

RETURN

[

] :

END

NRUTER

Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing

* TV/VCR component

Note on IR SETUP code

Digital program editing is not possible if the VCR does not support IR SETUP codes.

Brand Remote control mode

Sony 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

Admiral (M. Wards) 89

Aiwa 80

Audio Dynamic 21, 35

Bell&Howell (M. Wards)

Brocsonic 70, 82

Canon 77, 78, 97

Citizen 47

Craig 73, 47

Curtis Mathis 8, 80, 77

Daewoo 26, 40, 77

DBX 21, 33, 35

Dimensia 8

Emerson 26, 82, 59, 48, 70, 81

Fisher 36, 45, 37, 44

Funai 80

General Electric 87, 8, 77, 32*, 94*

Goldstar 47

Hitachi 78, 8, 42

Instant Replay 77, 78

JC Penny 77, 42, 8, 36, 21, 33, 35

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

Kenwood 21, 33, 47, 35

LXI (Sears) 80, 47, 42, 44, 45, 36, 37

Magnavox 83, 78, 77

Marantz 21, 33, 35

Marta 47

Memorex 77, 37

Minolta 42, 8

Mitsubishi/MGA 28, 22, 23, 24

About the IR SETUP code

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

correct code, depending on your VCR. The default setting is Code number 1.

Brand Remote control mode

Multitech 23, 80, 32

NEC 21, 33, 35

Olympic 77, 78

Panasonic 16, 17, 78, 77, 96

Pentax 42,8

Philco 78, 77

Philips 83, 78, 77

Pioneer 78

Quasar 78, 77, 16, 17

RCA/PROSCAN 8, 42, 16, 77, 83, 7, 40, 41, 78*

Realistic 77, 36

Sansui 21

Singer 73

Samsung 94, 41, 32, 32*, 94*, 24*

Sanyo 36, 37

Scott 40, 41, 32, 37, 28, 22, 23, 24

Sharp 89, 88

Shintom 73

Signature 2000 (M. Wards)

80, 89

Sylvania 83, 78, 77, 80

Symphonic 80

Tashiro 47

Tatung 21, 33, 35

Teac 21, 33, 80, 35

Technics 77, 78

Toshiba 40, 7

Wards 89, 88, 37, 95, 47

Yamaha 36, 21, 33, 35

Zenith 95

Editing

Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing

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

1Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select PAUSEMODE, then press the dial.

2Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the mode to cancel recording pause

on the VCR, then press the dial.

The buttons to cancel recording pause on the VCR

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

– Select “PAUSE” if the button to cancel recording pause is X.

– Select “REC” if the button to cancel recording pause is z.

– Select “PB” if the button to cancel recording pause is N.

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

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

sensor of the VCR.

Set the devices about 11 7/8 in. (30 cm) apart, and remove any obstacles between the

devices.

Remote sensor

OTHERS

ED I TSET

CONTROL

ADJ TEST

”

CUT

”

CUT

OUT

”

IR SETUP

PAUSEMODE

IR TEST PAUSE

REC

RETURN

[

] :

END

OTHERS

ED I TSET

CONTROL

ADJ TEST

”

CUT

”

CUT

OUT

”

IR SETUP

PAUSEMODE

IR TEST PAUSE

RETURN

[

] :

END

Infrared rays emitter

Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing

(4)Confirming the VCR operation

1Insert a recordable tape into the VCR, then set to recording pause.

2Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select IR TEST, then press the dial.

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

If the VCR starts recording, the setting is correct.

When finished, the indicator changes to COMPLETE.

When the VCR does not operate correctly

•After checking the code in “About the IR SETUP” code, set the IR SETUP or the

PAUSEMODE again.

•Place your camcorder at least 11 7/8 in. (30 cm) away from the VCR.

•Refer to the operating instructions of your VCR.

OTHERS

ED I TSET

CONTROL

ADJ TEST

”

CUT

”

CUT

OUT

”

IR SETUP

PAUSEMODE

IR TEST RETURN

EXECUTE

RETURN

[

] :

END

OTHERS

ED I TSET

CONTROL

ADJ TEST

”

CUT

”

CUT

OUT

”

IR SETUP

PAUSEMODE

IR TEST COMP L ETE

RETURN

[

] :

END

Editing

56,7

POWER

LOCK

VCR

MEMORY

CAMERA

OFF(CHG)

OTHERS

BEEP

COMMANDER

DISPLAY

VIDEO EDIT

ED I TSET

[

]

END

MELODY

OTHERS

ED I TSET

CONTROL

ADJ TEST

”

CUT

”

CUT

OUT

”

IR SETUP

PAUSEMODE

IR TEST

RETURN

[

] :

END

OTHERS

ED I TSET

CONTROL

ADJ TEST

”

CUT

”

CUT

OUT

”

IR SETUP

PAUSEMODE

IR TEST

RETURN

[

] :

END

OTHERS

ED I TSET

CONTROL

ADJ TEST

”

CUT

”

CUT

OUT

”

IR SETUP

PAUSEMODE

IR TEST

iLINK

RETURN

[

] :

END

OTHERS

ED I TSET

CONTROL

ADJ TEST

”

CUT

”

CUT

OUT

”

IR SETUP

PAUSEMODE

IR TEST

iLINK

RETURN

[

] :

END

OTHERS

ED I TSET

CONTROL

ADJ TEST

”

CUT

”

CUT

OUT

”

IR SETUP

PAUSEMODE

IR TEST

iLINK

RETURN

[

] :

END

Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing

Step 2: Setting the VCR to operate with the i.LINK cable

(DV connecting cable)

When you connect using i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) (not supplied), follow the

procedures below.

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

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

input.

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

VCR/VTR.

(3)Press MENU to display the menu.

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

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

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

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

Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing

Step 3: Adjusting the synchronicity of the VCR

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

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

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

(2)Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to record over) into the VCR, then set

to recording pause.

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

pause.

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

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

IN and OUT are recorded on an image for 5 times each to calculate the

numerical values for adjusting the synchronicity.

The EXECUTING indicator flashes on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder.

When finished, the indicator changes to COMPLETE.

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

Take a note of the opening numerical value of each IN and the closing

numerical value of each OUT.

(6)Calculate the average of all the opening numerical values of each IN, and the

average of all the closing numerical values of each OUT.

(7)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select “CUT-IN”, then press the dial.

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

then press the dial.

The calculated start position for recording is set.

(9)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select “CUT-OUT”, then press the dial.

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

then press the dial.

The calculated stop position for recording is set.

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

3,4

OTHERS

ED I TSET

CONTROL

ADJ TEST

”

CUT

”

CUT

OUT

”

IR SETUP

PAUSEMODE

IR TEST

RETURN

EXECUTE

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CONTROL

ADJ TEST

”

CUT

”

CUT

OUT

”

IR SETUP

PAUSEMODE

IR TEST

EXECUT I NG

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OTHERS

ED I TSET

CONTROL

ADJ TEST

”

CUT

”

CUT

OUT

”

IR SETUP

PAUSEMODE

IR TEST

COMPLE TE

RETURN

[

] :

END

OTHERS

ED I TSET

CONTROL

ADJ TEST

”

CUT

”

CUT

OUT

”

IR SETUP

PAUSEMODE

IR TEST

RETURN

[

] :

END

OTHERS

ED I TSET

CONTROL

ADJ TEST

”

CUT

”

CUT

OUT

”

IR SETUP

PAUSEMODE

IR TEST

RETURN

[

] :

END

OTHERS

ED I TSET

CONTROL

ADJ TEST

”

CUT

”

CUT

OUT

”

IR SETUP

PAUSEMODE

IR TEST

RETURN

[

] :

END

OTHERS

ED I TSET

CONTROL

ADJ TEST

”

CUT

”

CUT

OUT

”

IR SETUP

PAUSEMODE

IR TEST

RETURN

[

] :

END

Editing

Notes

•You cannot dub the titles, display indicators, or the contents of cassette memory.

•When you connect with an i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable), you may not be able to

operate the dubbing function correctly, depending on the VCR.

Set CONTROL to IR in the menu settings of your camcorder .

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

•When you complete step 3, the image to adjust the syncronicity is recorded for about

50 seconds.

•If you start recording from the very beginning of the tape, the first few seconds of the

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

the recording.

If you connect using an i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable)

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

form for high-quality editing.

Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing

Operation 1: Making the program

(1)Insert the tape for playback into your camcorder, and insert a tape for

recording into the VCR.

(2)Press MENU to display the menu.

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

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

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

operation buttons, then pause playback.

(6)Press MARK on the Remote Commander, or the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.

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

changes to light blue.

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

operation buttons, then pause playback.

(8)Press MARK on the Remote Commander, or the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.

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

mark changes to light blue.

(9)Repeat steps 5 to 8, then set the program.

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

You can set maximum of 20 programs.

Erasing the program you have set

Erase OUT first and then IN from of the last program.

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

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

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

To cancel erasing

Select RETURN in step 2.

6,8,9

5,7

REW

REC

PLAY

PAUSE

STOP

OTHERS

READY

BEEP

COMMANDER

DISPLAY

VIDEO EDIT

ED I TSET

[

] :

END

MARK

UNDO

ERASE ALL

START

TOTAL

SCENE

0:32:30:14

0:00:00:00

VIDEO EDIT

[

] :

END

MARK

UNDO

ERASE ALL

START

TOTAL

SCENE

OUT

0:08:55:06

0:00:00:00

VIDEO EDIT

[

] :

END

MARK

UNDO

ERASE ALL

START

TOTAL

SCENE

0:09:07:06

0:00:12:13

VIDEO EDIT

[

] :

END

MARK

UNDO

ERASE ALL

START

TOTAL

SCENE

0:10:01:23

0:00:47:12

VIDEO EDIT

[

] :

END

Editing

Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing

Erasing all programs

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

select ERASE ALL, then press the dial.

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

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

To cancel erasing all programs

Select RETURN in step 2.

To cancel a program you have set

Press MENU.

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

Note

You cannot operate recording during the Digital program editing.

On a blank portion of the tape

You cannot set IN or OUT on a blank portion of the tape.

If there is a blank portion between IN and OUT on the tape

The total time code may not be displayed correctly.

Operation 2: Performing a Digital program editing (Dubbing a tape)

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

pause. When you use an i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) the following procedure is

not necessary.

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

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

press the dial.

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

Search for the beginning of the first program, then start dubbing.

The program mark flashes.

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

during edit on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder.

The PROGRAM indicator changes to light blue after dubbing is complete.

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

To stop dubbing during editting

Press x using the video operation buttons.

To end the Digital program editing function

Your camcorder stops when the dubbing is complete. Then the display returns to

VIDEO EDIT in the menu settings.

Press MENU to end the program editing function.

You cannot record on the VCR when:

–The tape has run out.

–The write-protect tab is set to expose the red mark.

–The IR SETUP code is not correct. (When IR is selected.)

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

NOT READY appears on the LCD screen when:

–The program to operate the Digital program editing has not made.

–i.LINK is selected but an i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) is not connected.

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

Using with analog video unit and

personal computer – Signal convert

function

You can capture images and sound from an analog video unit connected to a personal

computer which has the i.LINK (DV) jack to your camcorder.

(1)Set the POWER switch to VCR.

(2)Set DISPLAY in to LCD in the menu settings.

(3)Set A/V t DV OUT in to ON in the menu settings (p. 84).

(4)Start playback on the analog video unit.

(5)Start capturing procedures on your personal computer. The operation

procedures depend on your personal computer and the software which you

use.

For details on how to capture images, refer to the instruction manual of

personal computer and software.

After capturing images and sound

Stop capturing procedures on your personal computer , and stop the playback on the

analog video unit.

Notes

•You need to install software which can exchange video signals.

•Depending on the condition of the analog video signals, the personal computer may

not be able to output the images correctly when you convert analog video signals into

digital video signals via your camcorder. Depending on the analog video unit, the

image may contain noise or incorrect colors.

•You cannot record or capture the video output via your camcorder when the video

tapes includes copyright protection signals such as ID-2 system.

: Signal flow

i.LINK

AUDIO/VIDEO DV

IN/OUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

S VIDEO

OUT

(not supplied)

Editing

Recording video or TV programs

Using the A/V connecting cable

You can record a tape from another VCR or a TV program from a TV that has video/

audio outputs. Use your camcorder as a recorder.

(1)Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to record over) into your camcorder. If

you are recording a tape from the VCR, insert a recorded tape into the VCR.

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

(3)Set DISPLAY in to LCD in the menu settings (p. 84).

(4)Press z REC and the button on its right simultaneously on your camcorder,

then immediately press X on your camcorder.

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

a TV program if you record from a TV. The picture from a TV or VCR appears

on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder.

(6)Press X on your camcorder at the scene where you want to start recording

from.

When you have finished dubbing a tape

Press x on both your camcorder and the VCR.

Using the Remote Commander

In step 4, press z REC and MARK simultaneously, then immediately press X. And in

step 6, press X at the scene where you want to start recording from.

Note on the Remote Commander

Your camcorder works in the commander mode VTR 2. Commander modes 1, 2 and 3

are used to distinguish your camcorder from other Sony VCRs to avoid remote control

misoperation. If you use another Sony VCR in the commander mode VTR 2, we

recommend changing the commander mode or covering the sensor of the VCR with

black paper.

If your VCR is a monaural type

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

white or the red plug to the audio output jack on the VCR or the TV. When the white

plug is connected, the left channel audio is output, and the red plug is connected, the

right channel audio is output.

If your TV or VCR has an S video jack

Connect using an S video cable (not supplied) to obtain high-quality pictures.

With this connection, you do not need to connect the yellow (video) plug of the A/V

connecting cable.

Connect an S video cable (not supplied) to the S video jacks of both your camcorder and

the TV or VCR.

This connection produces higher quality DV format pictures.

S VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO

OUT AUDIO

VIDEO

REC

PAUSE

: Signal flow

Using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable)

Simply connect the 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.

(1)Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to record over) into your camcorder,

and insert the recorded tape into the VCR.

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

(3)Set DISPLAY in to LCD in the menu settings (p. 84).

(4)Press z REC and the button on its right simultaneously on your camcorder,

then immediately press X on your camcorder.

(5)Press N on the VCR to start playback. The picture to be recorded appears on

the LCD screen or in the viewfinder.

(6)Press X on your camcorder at the scene where you want to start recording

from.

When you have finished dubbing a tape

Press x on both your camcorder and the VCR.

Using the Remote Commander

In step 4, press z REC and MARK simultaneously, then immediately press X. And in

step 6, press X at the scene where you want to start recording from.

Note on the Remote Commander

Your camcorder works in the commander mode VTR 2. Commander modes 1, 2 and 3

are used to distinguish your camcorder from other Sony VCRs to avoid remote control

misoperation. If you use another Sony VCR in the commander mode VTR 2, we

recommend changing the commander mode or covering the sensor of the VCR with

black paper.

You can connect one VCR only using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable)

During digital editing

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

picture.

If you record playback pause picture with the DV IN/OUT jack

The recorded picture becomes rough. And when you play back the picture using your

camcorder, the picture may jitter.

Before recording

Make sure if the DV IN indicator appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. The

DV IN indicator may appear on both equipment.

Recording video or TV programs

: Signal flow

REC

PAUSE

S VIDEO LANC

DV OUT DV IN/OUT

(not supplied)

Editing

Inserting a scene from a VCR – Insert editing

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

specifying the insert start and end points. Use the Remote Commander for this

operation. Connections are the same as on page 69 or 70.

Insert a cassette containing the desired scene to insert into the VCR.

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

[B]: A tape before editing

[C]: A tape after editing

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

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

X to set the VCR to the playback pause mode.

(3)On your camcorder, locate the insert end point [c] by pressing m or M.

Then press X to set it to the 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. The tape counter shows “0:00:00.”

(5)On your camcorder, locate the insert start point [b] by pressing m, then press

z REC and the button on its right simultaneously.

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

to start inserting the new scene.

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

camcorder automatically returns to the recording pause mode.

40:00:00

ZERO SET

MEMORY

ZERO SET

MEMORY

REC

POWER

LOCK

VCR

MEMORY

CAMERA

OFF(CHG)

[a]

[b][c]

[A]

[B]

[C]

To change the insert end point

Press ZERO SET MEMORY again after step 5 to erase the ZERO SET MEMORY

indicator and begin from step 3.

Using the Remote Commander

In step 5, press zREC and MARK simultaneously, then immediately press X. And in

step 6, press X at the scene where you want to start recording from.

Note

The picture and sound recorded on the portion between the insert start and end points

will be erased when you insert the new scene.

Note on the Remote Commander

Your camcorder works in the commander mode VTR 2. Commander modes 1, 2 and 3

are used to distinguish your camcorder from other Sony VCRs to avoid remote control

misoperation. If you use another Sony VCR in the commander mode VTR 2, we

recommend changing the commander mode or covering the sensor of the VCR with

black paper.

If you insert scenes on the tape recorded with other camcorder (including other

DCR-PC110)

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

tape recorded with your camcorder.

When the inserted picture is played back

The picture and sound may be distorted at the end of the inserted portion. This is not a

malfunction.

The picture and sound at the start point and the end point may be distorted in the LP

mode.

To insert a scene without setting the insert end point

Skip steps 3 and 4. Press x when you want to stop inserting.

Inserting a scene from a VCR – Insert editing

Editing

You can record an audio sound to add to the original sound on a tape by connecting

audio equipment or a microphone. If you connect the audio equipment, you can add

sound to your recorded tape by specifying starting and ending points. The original

sound will not be erased.

Use the Remote Commander for this operation.

Connecting the microphone with the MIC jack

You can check the recorded picture and sound by connecting the AUDIO/VIDEO jack

to a TV.

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

headphones.

Connecting the microphone with the intelligent accessory shoe

Audio dubbing

MIC

(PLUG IN

POWER)

: Signal flow Microphone (not supplied)

Microphone (not supplied)

Intelligent Accessory Shoe

Connecting the A/V connecting cable to the AUDIO/VIDEO jack

Dubbing with the built-in microphone

No connection is necessary.

Note

When dubbing with the AUDIO/VIDEO jack or the built-in microphone, pictures are

not output through S VIDEO jack or the AUDIO/VIDEO jack. Check the recorded

picture on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. You can check the recorded sound by

using headphones.

If you make all the connections

The audio input to be recorded will take precedence over others in the following order.

•MIC (PLUG IN POWER) jack

•Intelligent accessory shoe

•AUDIO/VIDEO jack

•Built-in microphone

LINE OUT

AUDIO/VIDEO

Audio dubbing

AUDIO L AUDIO R

Audio equipment

Do not connect the

video (yellow) plug.

: Signal flow

Editing

Adding an audio sound on a recorded tape

Choose a connection mentioned before, and connect audio equipment or microphone to

your camcorder. Then follow the procedure below.

(1)Insert the recorded tape into your camcorder.

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

(3)Locate the recording start point by pressing N on the Remote Commander.

Then press X at the point where you want to start recording to set your

camcorder to the playback pause mode.

(4)Press AUDIO DUB on the Remote Commander. The green X indicator

appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder.

(5)Press X on the camcorder or on the Remote Commander and start playing

back the audio you want to record at the same time.

The new sound is recorded in stereo 2 (ST2) during playback. During

recording new sound, the red appears on the LCD screen or in the

viewfinder.

(6)Press x on the Remote Commander or on your camcorder at the point where

you want to stop recording.

Monitoring the new recorded sound

To play back the sound

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

selecting AUDIO MIX in the menu settings (p. 84).

Five minutes after when you disconnect the power source or remove the battery pack,

the setting of AUDIO MIX returns to the original sound (ST1) only. The default setting

is original sound only.

Audio dubbing

AUDIO DUB

ST1 ST2

VCR SET

RETURN

HiFi SOUND

AUD I O M I X

DV OUT

[

] :

END

Audio dubbing

Notes

•New sound cannot be recorded on a tape already recorded in the 16-bit mode (32 kHz,

44.1 kHz or 48 kHz) (p. 89).

•New sound cannot be recorded on a tape already recorded in the LP mode (p. 89).

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

•You cannot add audio on the blank portion of the tape.

If an i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) (not supplied) is connected to your

camcorder

You cannot add a sound to a recorded tape.

We recommend that you add new sound on a tape recorded with your camcorder

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

DCR-PC110), the sound quality may become worse.

If you set the write-protect tab of the tape to lock

You cannot record on a tape. Slide the write-protect tab to release the write protection.

To add new sound more precisely

Press ZERO SET MEMORY on the Remote Commander at the point where you want to

stop recording later in the playback mode.

Carry out steps 3 to 5. Recording automatically stops at the point where ZERO SET

MEMORY was pressed.

Editing

TITLE

SIZE SMALL

VACATION

SIZE LARGE

PRESET T I TLE

HELLO

HAPPY B I RTHDAY

HAPPY HOL I DAYS

CONGRA TUL AT I ONS

OUR S

EET BABY

EDD I NG

VACAT ION

THE END

[

TITLE

END

PRESET T I TLE

HELLO

HAPPY B I RTHDAY

HAPPY HOL I DAYS

CONGRA TUL AT I ONS

OUR S

EET BABY

EDD I NG

VACAT ION

THE END

[

TITLE

END

PRESET T I TLE

HELLO

HAPPY B I RTHDAY

HAPPY HOL I DAYS

CONGRA TUL AT I ONS

OUR S

EET BABY

EDD I NG

VACAT ION

THE END

[

TITLE

END

RETURN

PRESET T I TLE

HELLO

HAPPY B I RTHDAY

HAPPY HOL I DAYS

CONGRA TUL AT I ONS

OUR S

EET BABY

EDD I NG

VACAT ION

THE END

[

TITLE

END

RETURN

VACATION

TITLE

[

EXEC

]: :

SAVE

[

TITLE

]

END

VACATION

TITLE

[

EXEC

]: :

SAVE

[

TITLE

]

END

Superimposing a title

If you use a tape with cassette memory, you can superimpose the title. When

you play back the tape, the title is displayed for 5 seconds from the point where

you superimposed it.

You can select one of 8 preset titles and 2 custom titles (p. 80). You can also select the

color, size and position of titles.

(1)In CAMERA, playback pause or playback mode, press TITLE to display the

title menu.

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

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

The title is flashing.

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

1Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the COLOR, SIZE or POSITION,

then press the dial. The item appears.

2Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired item, then press the

dial.

3Repeat steps 1 and 2 until the title is laid out as desired.

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

In the recording, playback or playback pause mode:

The TITLE SAVE indicator appears on the screen for 5 seconds and the title is

set.

In the standby mode:

The TITLE indicator appears. And when you press START/STOP to start

recording, TITLE SAVE appears on the screen for 5 seconds and the title is set.

VACATION

Superimposing a title

If you set the write-protect tab of the tape to lock

You cannot superimpose or erase the title. Slide the write-protect tab to release the write

protection.

To use the custom title

If you want to use the custom title, select in step 2.

If the tape has a blank portion

You cannot superimpose a title on the portion.

If the tape has a blank portion in the middle of the recorded parts

The title may not be displayed correctly.

The titles superimposed with your camcorder

•They are displayed by only the DV format video equipment with index titler

function.

•The point you superimposed the title may be detected as an index signal when

searching a recording with other video equipment.

If the tape has too many index signals

You may not be able to superimpose a title because the memory is full. In this case,

delete data you do not need.

Not to display titles

Set TITLE DSPL to OFF in the menu settings (p. 84).

Title setting

•The title color changes as follows:

WHITE y YELLOW y VIOLET y RED y CYAN y GREEN y BLUE

•The title size changes as follows:

SMALL y LARGE

You cannot input 13 characters or more in LARGE size. If you input more than 12

characters, the title size returns to SMALL even you select LARGE.

•If you select SMALL, you have nine choices for the title position.

If you select LARGE, you have eight choices for the title position.

One cassette can have up to about 20 titles, if 1 title consists of 5 characters

However, if the cassette memory is full with date, photo and cassette label data, one

cassette can have only up to about 11 titles with 5 characters each.

Cassette memory capacity is as follows:

–6 date data

–12 photo data

–1 cassette label

If the “ FULL” mark appears

The cassette memory is full. Erase the title you do not need.

Editing

Erasing a title

(1)Set the POWER switch to VCR.

(2)Press MENU to display the menu.

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

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

Title erase display appears.

(5)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the title you want to erase, then press

the dial.

“ERASE OK ?” indicator appears.

(6)Make sure the title is the one you want to erase, and turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC

dial to select OK, then press the dial.

To cancel erasing a title

Select RETURN in step 6.

Superimposing a title

3,4

5,6

CM SE T

CM SEARCH

TITLEERASE

TITLE DSPL

TAPE T I TLE

ERASE ALL

[

] :

END

CM SE T

CM SEARCH

T I TLEERASE

TITLE DSPL

TAPE T I TLE

ERASE ALL

RETURN

[

] :

END

[

] :

END

HELLO

CONGRA TULAT I ONS

HAPPY NE

YEAR

PRESENT

GOOD

ORN I NG

EDD I NG

PRESENT

ERASE O OK

RETURN

[

] :

END

TITLE ERASE

Making your own titles

You can make up to 2 titles and store them in cassette memory. Each title can

have up to 20 characters.

(1)Press TITLE in the standby or VCR mode.

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

(3)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the first line (CUSTOM1 SET) or

second line (CUSTOM2 SET), then press the dial.

(4)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the column of the desired character,

then press the dial.

(5)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired character, then press the

dial.

(6)Repeat steps 4 and 5 until you have selected all characters and completed the

title.

(7)To finish making your own titles, turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select

[SET], then press the dial.

(8)Press TITLE to make the title menu disappear.

TITLE

PRESET T I TLE

HELLO

HAPPY B I RTHDAY

HAPPY HOL I DAYS

CONGRA TUL AT I ONS

OUR S

EET BABY

EDD I NG

VACAT ION

THE END

[

TITLE

END

TITLE SET

CUSTOM

[

TITLE

END

CUSTOM

TITLE SET

CUSTOM

[

TITLE

END

RETURN

CUSTOM

TITLE SET

CUSTOM

[

TITLE

END

RETURN

____________________

TITLE SET

ABCDE

FGH I J

KLMNO

PQRST

&?!

12345

67890

’.,/–

[

]

[

SET

]

[

TITLE

END

____________________

TITLE SET

ABCDE

FGH I J

KLMNO

PQRST

&?!

12345

67890

’.,/–

[

]

[

SET

]

[

TITLE

END

____________________

TITLE SET

ABCDE

FGH I J

KLMNO

PQRST

&?!

12345

67890

’.,/–

[

]

[

SET

]

[

TITLE

END

____________________

TITLE SET

ABCDE

FGH I J

KLMNO

PQRST

&?!

12345

67890

’.,/–

[

]

[

SET

]

[

TITLE

END

___________________

TITLE SET

ABCDE

FGH I J

KLMNO

PQRST

&?!

12345

67890

’.,/–

[

]

[

SET

]

[

TITLE

END

TES TES

TES TES TES TES

Editing

To change a title you have stored

In step 3, select CUSTOM1 SET or CUSTOM2 SET, depending on which title you want

to change, then press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to

select [C], then press the dial to delete the title. The last character is erased. Enter the

new title as desired.

If you take 5 minutes or longer to enter characters in the standby mode while a

cassette is in your camcorder

The power automatically goes off. The characters you have entered remain stored in

memory. Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) once and then to CAMERA again, then

proceed from step 1.

We recommend setting the POWER switch to VCR or removing the cassette so that

your camcorder does not automatically turn off while you are entering title characters.

To delete the title

Select [C]. The last character is erased.

To enter a space

Select [ Z& ? ! ], then select the blank part.

Making your own titles

Labeling a cassette

If you use a tape with cassette memory, you can label a cassette. The label can

consist of up to 10 characters and is stored in cassette memory. When you insert

the labelled cassette and turn the power on, the label is displayed for about

5 seconds.

(1)Insert the cassette you want to label.

(2)Set the POWER switch to VCR.

(3)Press MENU to display the menu.

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

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

title display appears.

(6)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the column of the desired character,

then press the dial.

(7)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired character, then press the

dial.

(8)Repeat steps 6 and 7 until you finish the label.

(9)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select [SET], then press the dial.

The label is stored in memory.

4,5

6~8

POWER

LOCK

VCR

MEMORY

CAMERA

OFF(CHG)

CM SE T

CM SEARCH

TITLEERASE

TITLE DSPL

TAPE T I TLE

ERASE ALL

[

] :

END

__________

TAPE T I TLE

ABCDE

FGH I J

KLMNO

PQRST

&?!

12345

67890

’.,/–

[

SET

]

[

] :

END

__________

TAPE T I TLE

ABCDE

FGH I J

KLMNO

PQRST

&?!

12345

67890

’.,/–

[

SET

]

[

] :

END

__________

TAPE T I TLE

ABCDE

FGH I J

KLMNO

PQRST

&?!

12345

67890

’.,/–

[

SET

]

[

] :

END

_________

TAPE T I TLE

ABCDE

FGH I J

PQRST

&?!

12345

67890

’.,/–

[

SET

]

[

] :

END

CM SE T

CM SEARCH

TITLEERASE

__________

TITLE DSPL

TAPE T I TLE

ERASE ALL

[

] :

END

__________

TAPE T I TLE

ABCDE

FGH I J

KLMNO

PQRST

&?!

12345

67890

’.,/–

[

SET

]

[

] :

END

Editing

To erase the label you have made

In step 6 turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select [C], then press the dial. The last

character is erased.

To change the label you have made

Insert the cassette to change the label, and operate in the same way to make a new label.

If you set the write-protect tab of the tape to lock

You cannot label the tape. Slide the write-protect tab to release the write protection.

If the tape has too many index signals

You may not be able to label a cassette because the memory is full. In this case, delete

data you do not need.

If you have superimposed titles in the cassette

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

When the “-----” indicator has fewer than 10 spaces

The cassette memory is full.

The “-----” indicates the number of characters you can select for the label.

To erase a character

Select [C]. The last character is erased.

To enter a space

Select [ Z& ? ! ], then select the blank part.

Labeling a cassette

— Customizing Your Camcorder —

Changing the menu settings

To change the mode settings in the menu settings, select the menu items with the SEL/

PUSH EXEC dial. The default settings can be partially changed. First, select the icon,

then the menu item and then the mode.

(1)In the standby, MEMORY or VCR mode, press MENU.

(2)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired icon, then press the dial to

set.

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

set.

(4)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired mode, then press the dial

to set.

(5)If you want to change other items, select RETURN and press the dial, then

repeat steps 2 to 4.

For details, see “Selecting the mode setting of each item” (p. 85).

CAMERA

VCR

MEMORY

MANUA L SET

PROGRAM AE

PEFFECT

HT BAL

AUTO SHTR

[

] :

END

MANUA L SET

PEFFECT

[

] :

END

MANUA L SET

PROGRAM AE

HT BAL

[

] :

END

MANUAL SET

OTHERS

ORLD T IME

BEEP

OTHERS

ORLD T IME

BEEP

COMMANDER

DISPLAY

REC LAMP

RETURN

OFF

MAAEROR

CE TFE

OTHERS

ORLD T IME

BEEP

COMMANDER

DISPLAY

REC LAMP

OTHERS

ORLD T IME

BEEP

COMMANDER

DISPLAY

REC LAMP

RETURN

OFF

OTHERS

ORLD T IME

BEEP

COMMANDER

DISPLAY

REC LAMP

RETURN

OTHERS

ORLD T IME

BEEP

COMMANDER

DISPLAY

REC LAMP

RETURN

OTHERS

ORLD T IME

BEEP

COMMANDER

DISPLAY

REC LAMP

RETURN

OFF

To make the menu display disappear

Press MENU.

Customizing Your Camcorder

Changing the menu settings

Menu items are displayed as the following icons:

MANUAL SET

CAMERA SET

VCR SET

LCD/VF SET

MEMORY SET

CM SET

TAPE SET

SETUP MENU

OTHERS

Selecting the mode setting of each item z is the default setting.

Menu items differ depending on the position of the POWER switch. The LCD screen

and the viewfinder shows only the items you can operate at the moment.

Icon/item

PROGRAM AE

P EFFECT

WHT BAL

AUTO SHTR

D ZOOM

16:9WIDE

STEADYSHOT

N.S. LIGHT

FLASH LVL

Mode

——

zON

OFF

zOFF

20×

120×

zOFF

zON

OFF

zON

OFF

HIGH

zNORMAL

LOW

Meaning

To suit your specific shooting requirement

(p. 42)

To add special effects like those in films or on

the TV to images (p. 38).

To adjust the white balance (p. 34).

To automatically activate the electronic shutter

when shooting in bright conditions.

To not automatically activate the electronic

shutter even when shooting in bright conditions.

To deactivate the digital zoom. Up to 10× zoom

is carried out.

To activate the digital zoom. More than 10× to

20× zoom is performed digitally (p. 19).

To activate the digital zoom. More than 10× to

120× zoom is performed digitally (p. 19).

—

To record a 16:9 wide picture (p. 35).

To compensate for camera-shake.

To cancel the SteadyShot function. Natural

pictures are produced when shooting a

stationary object with a tripod.

To use the NightShot Light function (p. 21).

To cancel the NightShot Light function.

Makes the flash level higher than normal.

Normal setting.

Makes the flash level lower than normal.

POWER

switch

CAMERA

MEMORY

CAMERA

VCR

CAMERA

MEMORY

CAMERA

MEMORY

Notes on the SteadyShot function

•The SteadyShot function will not correct excessive camera-shake.

•Attachment of a conversion lens (not supplied) may influence the SteadyShot function.

If you cancel the SteadyShot function

The SteadyShot off indicator appears. Your camcorder prevents excessive compensation

for camera-shake.

When using an external flash (not supplied)

You cannot adjust FLASH LVL if the external flash (not supplied) is not compartible with the

flash level.

CAMERA

MEMORY

Icon/item

HiFi SOUND

AUDIO MIX

A/VtDV OUT

LCD BRIGHT

LCD B. L.

LCD COLOR

VF BRIGHT

Mode

zSTEREO

——

zOFF

zBRT NORMAL

BRIGHT

——

Meaning

To play back a stereo tape or dual sound track

tape with main and sub sound (p. 139).

To play back a stereo tape with the left sound or

a dual sound tape with main sound.

To play back a stereo tape with the right sound

or a dual sound track tape with sub sound.

To adjust the balance between the stereo 1 and

stereo 2 (p. 75).

To output digital images and sound in analog

format using your camcorder.

To output analog images and sound in digital

format using your camcorder. (p. 68)

To adjust the brightness on the LCD screen with

the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.

To set the brightness on the LCD screen normal.

To brighten the LCD screen.

To adjust the color on the LCD screen, turn and

press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.

To adjust the brightness on the viewfinder

screen, turn and press the SEL/PUSH EXEC

dial.

Changing the menu settings

POWER

switch

VCR

CAMERA

MEMORY

VCR

CAMERA

MEMORY

ST1 ST2

Notes on LCD B.L.

•When you select BRIGHT, battery life is reduced by about 10 percent during

recording.

•When you use power sources other than the battery pack, BRIGHT is automatically

selected.

VCR

CAMERA

MEMORY

VCR

CAMERA

MEMORY

To get low-

intensity To get high-

intensity

To darken To lighten

Customizing Your Camcorder

Changing the menu settings

Icon/item

STILL SET

PIC MODE

QUALITY

IMAGESIZE

MOVIE SET

IMAGESIZE

REMAIN

Mode

zSINGLE

CONTINUOUS

MULTI SCRN

zSUPER FINE

FINE

STANDARD

z1152 × 864

640 × 480

z320 × 240

160 × 112

zAUTO

Meaning

Not to record continuously.

To record continuously (p. 103).

To record 9 images continuously (p. 103).

To record still images in the finest image quality

mode.

To record still images in the fine image quality

mode.

To record still images in the standard image

quality mode.

To record still images in 1152 × 864 size.

To record still images in 640 × 480 size.

To record moving pictures in 320 × 240 size.

To record moving pictures in 160 × 112 size.

To display the remaining capacity of the

“Memory Stick” in the following cases:

•For 5 seconds after setting the POWER switch

to MEMORY

•For 5 seconds after inserting a “Memory Stick”

into your camcorder in MEMORY or VCR

mode

•When the capacity of the “Memory Stick” is

less than 1 minute in MEMORY mode

•For 5 seconds after completing a moving

picture recording

To always display the remaining capacity of the

“Memory Stick”

POWER

switch

MEMORY

VCR

MEMORY

VCR

MEMORY

VCR

MEMORY

Note on IMAGESIZE

If you set PIC MODE to MULTI SCRN or you set the POWER switch to VCR,

IMAGESIZE is automatically set to 640 × 480.

Icon/item

PRINT MARK

PROTECT

SLIDE SHOW

DELETE ALL

FORMAT

PHOTO SAVE

CM SEARCH

TITLEERASE

TITLE DSPL

TAPE TITLE

ERASE ALL

Mode

zOFF

——

zRETURN

——

zON

OFF

——

zON

OFF

——

Meaning

To cancel print marks on still images.

To write a print mark on the recorded still

images you want to print out later.

Not to protect images.

To protect selected images against accidental

erasure (p. 134).

To play back images in a continuous loop (p. 133).

To delete all the unprotected images (p. 136).

To cancel formatting.

To format an inserted “Memory Stick.”

1. Select FORMAT with the SEL/PUSH EXEC

dial, then press the dial.

2. Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC

dial to select OK, then press the dial.

3. After “EXECUTE” appears, press the SEL/

PUSH EXEC dial. “FORMATTING” flashes

during formatting. “COMPLETE” appears when

formatting is finished.

To duplicate still images on mini DV tape onto

“Memory Stick”(p. 118).

To search using cassette memory (p. 51).

To search without using cassette memory.

To erase the title you have superimposed (p. 79).

To display the title you have superimposed.

Not to display the title.

To label a cassette (p. 82).

To erase all the data in cassette memory.

POWER

switch

VCR

MEMORY

VCR

MEMORY

VCR

CAMERA

VCR

CAMERA

VCR

CAMERA

Changing the menu settings

Notes on formatting

•Supplied “Memory Stick”s have been formatted at factory. Formatting with this

camcorder is not required.

•Do not turn the POWER switch or press any button while the display shows

“FORMATTING. “

•You cannot format the “Memory Stick” if the write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick”

is set to LOCK.

•Format the “Memory Stick” when “ FORMAT ERROR” is displayed.

Formatting erases all information on the “Memory Stick”

Check the contents of the “Memory Stick” before formatting.

• Formatting erases sample images on the “Memory Stick.”

• Formatting erases the protected image data on the “Memory Stick.”

Customizing Your Camcorder

Icon/item

REC MODE

AUDIO MODE

qREMAIN

DATA CODE

Mode

zSP

z12BIT

16BIT

zAUTO

zDATE/CAM

DATE

Meaning

To record in the SP (Standard Play) mode.

To increase the recording time to 1.5 times the

SP mode.

To record in the 12-bit mode (2 stereo sounds).

To record in the 16-bit mode (1 stereo sound

with high quality).

To display the remaining tape bar:

•for about 8 seconds after your camcorder is

turned on and calculates the remaining

amount of tape.

•for about 8 seconds after a cassette is inserted

and your camcorder calculates the remaining

amount of tape.

•for about 8 seconds after N is pressed in

VCR mode.

•for about 8 seconds after DISPLAY is pressed

to display the screen indicators.

•for the period of tape rewinding, forwarding

or picture search in the VCR mode.

To always display the remaining tape indicator.

To display date, time and various settings

during playback.

To display date and time during playback.

POWER

switch

VCR

CAMERA

VCR

CAMERA

VCR

CAMERA

VCR

Changing the menu settings

Notes on the LP mode

•When you record a tape in the LP mode on your camcorder, we recommend playing

the tape on your camcorder. When you play back the tape on other camcorders or

VCRs, noise may occur in pictures or sound.

•When you record in the LP mode, we recommend using a Sony Excellence/Master

mini DV cassette so that you can get the most out of your camcorder.

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

for the tape to be audio dubbed.

•When you record in the SP and LP modes on one tape or you record some scenes in

the LP mode, the playback picture may be distorted or the time code may not be

written properly between scenes.

Notes on AUDIO MODE

•You cannot dub audio sound on a tape recorded in the 16-bit mode.

•When playing back a tape recorded in the 16-bit mode, you cannot adjust the balance

in AUDIO MIX.

Icon/item

CLOCK SET

AUTO TV ON

TV INPUT

LTR SIZE

DEMO MODE

Mode

——

zOFF

zVIDEO1

VIDEO2

VIDEO3

OFF

zNORMAL

2×

zON

OFF

Meaning

To reset the date or time (p. 92).

—

To automatically turn on a Sony TV when using

the laser link function (P. 28).

To switch the video input on a Sony TV when

using the laser link function (P. 28).

—

To display selected menu items in normal size.

To display selected menu items at twice the

normal size.

To make the demonstration appear.

To cancel the demonstration mode.

POWER

switch

CAMERA

MEMORY

VCR

CAMERA

MEMORY

Changing the menu settings

Notes on DEMO MODE

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

•DEMO MODE is set to STBY (Standby) as the default setting and the demonstration

starts about 10 minutes after you have set the POWER switch to CAMERA without a

cassette inserted.

Note that you cannot select STBY of DEMO MODE in the menu settings.

•When NIGHTSHOT is set to ON, the “NIGHTSHOT” indicator appears on the LCD

screen or in the viewfinder and you cannot select DEMO MODE in the menu settings.

VCR

CAMERA

MEMORY

CAMERA

VCR

CAMERA

MEMORY

Customizing Your Camcorder

Icon/item

WORLD TIME

BEEP

COMMANDER

DISPLAY

REC LAMP

VIDEO EDIT

EDIT SET

Meaning

To set the clock to the local time.

Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to set a time

difference. The clock changes by the time

difference you set here. If you set the time

difference to 0, the clock returns to the originally

set time.

To output the melody when you start/stop

recording or when an unusual condition occurs

on your camcorder.

To output the beep instead of the melody.

To cancel all sound including shutter sound.

To activate the Remote Commander supplied

with your camcorder.

To deactivate the Remote Commander to avoid

remote control misoperation caused by other

VCR’s remote control.

To show the display on the LCD screen and in

the viewfinder.

To show the display on the TV screen, LCD

screen and in the viewfinder.

To light up the camera recording lamp at the

front of your camcorder.

To turn the camera recording lamp off so that

the person is not aware of the recording.

To make program and perform video editing

(p. 66).

To adjust and set the synchronicity of your

camcorder and a VCR for dubbing in edit set

mode (p. 59).

Changing the menu settings

POWER

switch

CAMERA

MEMORY

VCR

CAMERA

MEMORY

VCR

CAMERA

MEMORY

VCR

CAMERA

MEMORY

CAMERA

MEMORY

VCR

Mode

——

zMELODY

NORMAL

OFF

zON

OFF

zLCD

V-OUT/LCD

zON

OFF

——

Note

If you press DISPLAY with DISPLAY set to V-OUT/LCD in the menu settings, the

picture from a TV or VCR will not appear on the LCD screen even when your

camcorder is connected to outputs on the TV or VCR.

When recording a close subject

When REC LAMP is set to ON, the red camera recording lamp on the front of the

camcorder may reflect on the subject if it is close. In this case, we recommend you set

REC LAMP to OFF.

In more than 5 minutes after removing the power source

The PROGRAM AE, WHT BAL, FLASH LVL, HiFi SOUND, AUDIO MIX and

COMMANDER items are returned to their default settings.

The other menu items are held in memory even when the battery is removed.

1,7 3

MANUA L SET

PROGRAM AE

PEFFECT

HT BAL

AUTOSHTR

[

] :

END

SETUP MENU

CLOCK SET

AUTO TV ON JAN

1 2000

12:00:00

TV INPUT

LTR S IZE

DEMO MODE

RETURN

[

] :

END

SETUP MENU

CLOCK SET

AUTO TV ON JAN

12000

TV I NPUT

LTR S IZE

DEMO MODE

12 00

RETURN

[

] :

END

SETUP MENU

CLOCK SET

AUTO TV ON JUL

42000

TV I NPUT

LTR S IZE

DEMO MODE

530

RETURN

[

] :

END

SETUP MENU

CLOCK SET

AUTO TV ON JUL

4 2000

5:30:00

TV INPUT

LTR S IZE

DEMO MODE

RETURN

[

] :

END

JAN

12000

12 00

JAN

12000

12 00

The year changes as follows:

If you do not set the date and time

“– –:– –:– –” is recorded on the data code of the tape and the “Memory Stick.”

Note on the time indicator

The internal clock of your camcorder operates on a 12-hour cycle.

•12:00 AM stands for midnight.

•12:00 PM stands for noon.

The default clock setting is set to Tokyo time for the models sold in Japan, and New

York time for other models.

If you do not use your camcorder for about 3 months, the date and time settings may be

released (bars may appear) because the manganese-lithium battery installed in your

camcorder will have been discharged (p. 153).

First, set the year, then the month, the day, the hour and then the minute.

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

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

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

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

(5)Set the month, day and hour by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial and

pressing the dial.

(6)Set the minute by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial and pressing the dial by

the time signal. The clock starts to move.

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

Resetting the date and time

1995 y 2000 T · · · · t 2079

“Memory Stick” Operations

You can record and play back images on a “Memory Stick” supplied with your

camcorder. You can easily play back, record or delete images. You can exchange image

data with other equipment such as a personal computer etc., using the USB cable for

“Memory Stick” supplied with your camcorder.

On file format

Still image (JPEG)

Your camcorder compresses image data in JPEG format (extension .jpg).

Moving picture (MPEG)

Your camcorder compresses picture data in MPEG format (extension .mpg).

Typical image data file name

Still image

100-0001: This file name appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder of your

camcorder.

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

Moving picture

MOV00001:This file name appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder of your

camcorder.

Mov00001.mpg: This file name appears on the display of your personal computer.

Using a “Memory Stick”

•You cannot record or erase images when the write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick”

is set to LOCK.

•We recommend backing up important data.

•Image data may be damaged in the following cases:

–If you remove the “Memory Stick” or turn the power off while reading or writing.

–If you use “Memory Stick”s near static electricity or magnetic fields.

•Prevent metallic objects or your finger from coming into contact with the metal parts

of the connecting section.

•Stick its label on the labeling position.

•Do not bend, drop or apply strong shock to “Memory Stick”s.

•Do not disassemble or modify “Memory Stick”s.

•Do not let “Memory Stick”s get wet.

•Do not use or keep “Memory Stick”s in locations that are:

–Extremely hot such as in a car parked in the sun or under the scorching sun.

–Under direct sunlight.

–Very humid or subject to corrosive gases.

•When you carry or store a “Memory Stick,” put it in its case.

— “Memory Stick” Operations —

Using a “Memory Stick” – introduction

Write-protect tab

Labeling position

Terminal

“Memory Stick”s formatted by a computer

“Memory Stick”s formatted by Windows OS or Macintosh computers do not have a

guaranteed compatibility with this camcorder.

Notes on image data compatibility

•Image data files recorded on “Memory Stick”s by your camcorder conform with the

Design Rules for Camera File Systems universal standard established by the JEIDA

(Japan Electronic Industry Development Association). You cannot play back on your

camcorder still images recorded on other equipment (DCR-TRV890E/TRV900/

TRV900E or DSC-D700/D770) that does not conform with this universal standard.

(These models are not sold in some areas.)

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

with this camcorder (p. 88). However, formatting erases all information on the

“Memory Stick.”

“Memory Stick” and are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

•Windows and ActiveMovie, DirectShow are either registered trademarks or

trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

•Macintosh and Mac OS, QuickTime are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.

•All other product names mentioned herein may be the trademarks or registered

trademarks of their respective companies.

•Furthermore, “™” and “®” are not mentioned in each case in this manual.

Using a “Memory Stick” – introduction

“Memory Stick” Operations

Using a “Memory Stick” – introduction

Inserting a “Memory Stick”

Insert a “Memory Stick” in the “Memory Stick” slot as far as it can go with the v mark

facing up as illustrated.

Ejecting a “Memory Stick”

Slide MEMORY RELEASE in the direction of the arrow.

While the access lamp is lit or flashing

Do not shake or strike your camcorder because your camcorder is reading the data from

the “Memory Stick” or recording the data on the “Memory Stick.” Do not turn the

power off , eject a “Memory Stick” or remove the battery pack. Otherwise, the image

data breakdown may occur.

If “ MEMORYSTICK ERROR” is displayed

The “Memory Stick” is corrupted. If this occurs, use another “Memory Stick.”

“Memory Stick” slot

MEMORY RELEASE

Access lamp

Using a “Memory Stick” – introduction

Selecting still image quality mode

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

SUPER FINE.

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

is set to the right (unlock) position.

(2)Press MENU to display the menu.

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

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

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

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

the dial.

POWER

LOCK

VCR

MEMORY

CAMERA

OFF(CHG)

LOCK

MEMORY SET

ST I LL SET

MOV I E SE T

PR I NT MARK

PROTECT

SL IDE SHO

DELETE ALL

FORMAT

RETURN

[

] :

END

PIC MODE

MEMORY SET

ST I LL SET

RETURN

[

] :

END

SINGLE

QUA L I TY

IMAGESIZE

PIC MODE

MEMORY SET

ST I LL SET

RETURN STANDARD

[

] :

END

QUAL I TY SUPER F I NE

REMA I N

IMAGESIZE FINE

MEMORY SET

STANDARD

[

] :

END

PIC MODE

ST I LL SET

RETURN

QUA L I TY

REMA I N

IMAGESIZE

“Memory Stick” Operations

Image quality settings

Setting Meaning

SUPER FINE (SFN) This is the highest image quality in your camcorder.

The number of still images you can record is less than

in FINE mode. The image is compressed to about 1/3.

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

images. The image is compressed to about 1/6.

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

compressed to about 1/10.

Note

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

depending on the types of images you are shooting.

Differences in image quality mode

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

memory capacity allotted to each image varies depending on the selected image quality

mode and image size. Details are shown in the table below. (You can select 1152 × 864

or 640 × 480 image size in the menu settings.)

1152 × 864 image size

Image quality mode Memory capacity

SUPER FINE About 600 KB

FINE About 300 KB

STANDARD About 200 KB

640 × 480 image size

Image quality mode Memory capacity

SUPER FINE About 190 KB

FINE About 100 KB

STANDARD About 60 KB

Image quality mode indicator

The image quality mode indicator is not displayed during playback.

Using a “Memory Stick” – introduction

Selecting the image size

You can select either one of two image sizes

Still images: 1152 × 864 or 640 × 480. (The image size in VCR mode is automatically set

to 640 × 480.)

The default setting is 1152 × 864.

Moving pictures: 320 × 240 or 160 × 112

The default setting is 320 × 240.

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

the right (unlock) position.

(2)Press MENU to display the menu.

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

(4)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select STILL SET (still image) or MOVIE

SET (moving picture), then press the dial.

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

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

dial.

The indicator changes as follows:

Still images:

1152 640

Moving pictures:

320 160

Using a “Memory Stick” – introduction

“Memory Stick” Operations

POWER

LOCK

VCR

MEMORY

CAMERA

OFF(CHG)

LOCK

MEMORY SET

ST I LL SET

MOV I E SE T

PR I NT MARK

PROTECT

SL IDE SHO

DELETE AL L

FORMAT

RETURN

[

] :

END

PIC MODE

MEMORY SET

ST I LL SET

RETURN

[

] :

END

SINGLE

QUA L I TY

IMAGESIZE

MEMORY SET

MOV I E SE T

RETURN

REMA I N

[

] :

END

IMAGESIZE

320 240

160 112

MEMORY SET

MOV I E SE T

RETURN

REMA I N

[

] :

END

IMAGESIZE

REMA I N

10min

PIC MODE

MEMORY SET

ST I LL SET

RETURN

[

] :

END

QUA L I TY

IMAGESIZE

1152 864

640 480

1152

REMA I N

PIC MODE

MEMORY SET

ST I LL SET

RETURN

[

] :

END

QUA L I TY

IMAGESIZE

640 480

REMA I N

MEMORY SET

MOV I E SE T

RETURN

REMA I N

[

] :

END

IMAGESIZE

320 240

160 112

REMA I Nmin

320

NIAMER min

Using a “Memory Stick” – introduction

STILL SET MOVIE SET

100

Using a “Memory Stick” – introduction

Image size settings

Setting Meaning Indicator

Recording Playback

1152 × 864 Records 1152 × 864 still images.

1152

SFN

1152

640 × 480 Records 640 × 480 still images.

640

SFN

640

320 × 240 Records 320 × 240 moving pictures.

320

160 × 112 Records 160 × 112 moving pictures.

160

Maximum recording time of moving pictures

Image size Maximum recording time

320 × 240 15 seconds

160 × 112 60 seconds

Note

When images recorded on a camcorder in 1152 × 864 size are played back on a unit that

does not support that size, the full image may not appear.

Approximate number of still images you can record on a

“Memory Stick”

The number of images you can record varies depending on which image quality mode and

image size you select and the complexity of the subject.

4MB type (supplied):

Image size 640 × 480 1152 × 864

SUPER FINE (SFN) 20 images 6 images

FINE (FINE) 40 images 12 images

STANDARD (STD) 60 images 18 images

8MB type (not supplied):

Image size 640 × 480 1152 × 864

SUPER FINE (SFN) 40 images 12 images

FINE (FINE) 81 images 25 images

STANDARD (STD) 122 images 37 images

16MB type (not supplied):

Image size 640 × 480 1152 × 864

SUPER FINE (SFN) 82 images 25 images

FINE (FINE) 164 images 51 images

STANDARD (STD) 246 images 75 images

32MB type (not supplied):

Image size 640 × 480 1152 × 864

SUPER FINE (SFN) 164 images 52 images

FINE (FINE) 329 images 104 images

STANDARD (STD) 494 images 152 images

64MB type (not supplied):

Image size 640 × 480 1152 × 864

SUPER FINE (SFN) 329 images 104 images

FINE (FINE) 659 images 208 images

STANDARD (STD) 988 images 304 images

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Using a “Memory Stick” – introduction

Approximate time of moving pictures you can record on a

“Memory Stick”

The time of moving pictures you can record varies depending on which image size you

select and the complexity of the subject.

4MB type (supplied):

Picture size 160 × 112 320 × 240

Recording time 2 min. 40 sec. 40 sec.

8MB type (not supplied):

Picture size 160 × 112 320 × 240

Recording time 5 min. 20 sec. 1 min. 20 sec.

16MB type (not supplied):

Picture size 160 × 112 320 × 240

Recording time 10 min. 40 sec. 2 min. 40 sec.

32MB type (not supplied):

Picture size 160 × 112 320 × 240

Recording time 21 min. 20 sec. 5 min. 20 sec.

64MB type (not supplied):

Picture size 160 × 112 320 × 240

Recording time 42 min. 40 sec. 10 min. 40 sec.

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PHOTO

1 / 12

SFN

POWER

LOCK

VCR

MEMORY

CAMERA

OFF(CHG)

LOCK

Recording still images on “Memory

Stick”s – Memory Photo recording

You can record still images on “Memory Stick”s.

Before operation

Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.

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

the right (unlock) position.

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

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

are adjusted, being targeted for the middle of the image and are fixed.

Recording does not start yet.

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

“Memory Stick.” Recording is complete when the bar scroll indicator

disappears.

Number of images can be recorded

on the “Memory Stick”

Number of recorded images

When the POWER switch is set to MEMORY

The following functions do not work:

–Wide TV

–Digital zoom

–SteadyShot function

–SUPER NIGHTSHOT

–Fader

–Picture effect

–Digital effect

–Title

–Low lux mode (The indicator flashes.)

–Sports lesson mode (The indicator flashes.)

–MEMORY MIX

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Recording still images on “Memory Stick”s

– Memory Photo recording

While you are recording a still image

You can neither turn off the power nor press PHOTO.

When you press PHOTO on the Remote Commander

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

the button.

When you press PHOTO lightly in step 2

The image momentarily flickers. This is not a malfunction.

When recording in MEMORY mode

The angle of view is a little increased than one in CAMERA mode.

Recording images continuously

You can record still images continuously. Select one of the two modes described below

before recording.

Continuous mode [a]

When the image size is set to 1152 × 864, you can record up to 4 images continuously.

When the image size is set to 640 × 480, you can record up to 16 images continuously.

The number of recorded photos in continuous mode depends on the capacity of the

“Memory Stick.”

Multi screen mode (Recording image size is 640 × 480) [b]

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

While pressing down PHOTO, your camcorder continuously record maximum number

of still images depending on the image size.

When you stop pressing, the recording stops.

[a] [b]

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Recording still images on “Memory Stick”s

– Memory Photo recording

If the capacity of the “Memory Stick” becomes full

” FULL” appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder, and you cannot record still

image on this “Memory Stick.”

Continuous shooting settings

Setting Meaning (indicator on the screen)

SINGLE Your camcorder shoots 1 image at a time. (no indicator)

CONTINUOUS

Your camcorder shoots up to 16 still images at about 0.5 sec intervals.

( )

MULTI SCRN Your camcorder shoots 9 still images at about 0.5 sec intervals and

displays the images on a single page divided into 9 boxes. Still images

are recorded in 640 × 480 size. ( )

POWER

LOCK

VCR

MEMORY

CAMERA

OFF(CHG)

LOCK

MEMORY SET

ST I LL SET

MOV I E S E T

PR I NT MARK

PROTECT

SL IDE SHO

DELETE ALL

FORMAT

RETURN

[

] :

END

PIC MODE

MEMORY SET

ST I LL SET

RETURN

[

] :

END

SINGLE

QUA L I T Y

IMAGESIZE

PIC MODE

MEMORY SET

ST I LL SET

RETURN

[

] :

END

QUA L I T Y CONT I NUOUS

IMAGESIZE

PIC MODE

MEMORY SET

ST I LL SET

RETURN

[

] :

END

SINGLE

QUA L I T Y

IMAGESIZE

PIC MODE

MEMORY SET

MUL T I SCRN

CONT I NUOUS

ST I LL SET

RETURN

[

] :

END

QUA L I T Y SINGLE

IMAGESIZE

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

the right (unlock) position.

(2)Press MENU to display the menu.

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

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

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

(6)

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

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Recording still images on “Memory Stick”s

– Memory Photo recording

The number of images in continuous shooting

The number of images you can shoot continuously varies depending on the image size

and the capacity of the “Memory Stick.”

In the continuous or multi screen mode

The flash does not work.

When shooting with the self-timer function or the Remote Commander

The camcorder automatically records up to the maximum recordable number of still

images.

Recording images with the flash

The flash automatically pops up to strobe. The default setting is auto (no indicator). To

change the flash mode, press the (flash) repeatedly until the flash mode indicator

appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder.

Each press of (flash) changes the indicator as follows:

(No indicator) t t t t (No indicator)

Auto red-eye reduction: The flash fires before recording to reduce the red-eye

phenomenon.

Forced flash: The flash fires regardless of the surrounding brightness.

No flash: The flash does not fire.

The flash is adjusted to the appropriate brightness through the photocell window for

the flash. You can also change FLASH LVL to the desired brightness in the menu

settings (p. 84). Try recording various images to find the most appropriate setting for

FLASH LVL.

(flash)

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Recording still images on “Memory Stick”s

– Memory Photo recording

Notes

•The recommended shooting distance using the built-in flash is 31/32 feet to 8 1/3 feet

(0.3 m to 2.5 m).

•Attaching a conversion lens (not supplied) may block the light from the flash or cause

lens shadow to appear.

•You cannot use an external flash (not supplied) and the built-in flash at the same time.

• (Auto red-eye reduction) may not produce the desired effect depending on

individual differences, the distance to the subject, the subject not looking at the pre-

recording flash or other conditions.

•The flash effect cannot be obtained easily when you use forced flash in a bright

location.

•If it is not easy to focus on a subject automatically, for example, when recording in the

dark, use the focal distance information (p. 46) for focusing manually.

If you leave your camcorder for 5 or more minutes after disconnecting the power

source

Your camcorder returns to the default setting (auto).

The flash does not fire even if you select auto and (auto red-eye reduction)

during the following operations:

–NightShot

–Exposure

–Spotlight mode of PROGRAM AE

–Sunset & moon mode of PROGRAM AE

–Landscape mode of PROGRAM AE

When you use an external flash (not supplied) which does not have the auto red-

eye reduction function

You cannot select the auto red-eye reduction.

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Recording still images on “Memory Stick”s

– Memory Photo recording

Self-timer memory photo recording

You can record images on “Memory Stick”s with the self-timer. This mode is useful

when you want to record yourself. You can also use the Remote Commander for this

operation.

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

the right (unlock) position.

(2)Press (self-timer) in the standby mode. The (self-timer) indicator appears

on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder.

(3)Press PHOTO firmly.

Self-timer starts counting down from 10 with a beep sound. In the last

2 seconds of the countdown, the beep sound gets faster, then recording starts

automatically.

To record moving pictures on “Memory Stick”s with the self-

timer

Press START/STOP in step 3. To cancel the recording, press START/STOP again.

To cancel self-timer recording

Press (self-timer) so that the (self-timer) indicator disappears from on the LCD

screen or in the viewfinder. You cannot cancel the self-timer recording using the

Remote Commander.

Note

The self-timer recording mode is automatically canceled when:

–Self-timer recording is finished.

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

To check the image to be recorded

You can check the image with pressing the PHOTO button lightly, then press it deeper

to to start the self-timer recording.

PHOTO PHOTO

(self-timer)

POWER

LOCK

VCR

MEMORY

CAMERA

OFF(CHG)

LOCK

108

Recording an image from a mini DV tape

as a still image

Your camcorder can read moving picture data recorded on a mini DV tape and record it

as a still image on a “Memory Stick”. Your camcorder can also take in moving picture

data through the input connector and record it as a still image on a “Memory Stick.”

Before operation

•Insert a recorded mini DV tape into your camcorder.

•Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.

(1)Set the POWER switch to VCR.

(2)Press N. The picture recorded on the mini DV tape is played back.

(3)Keep pressing PHOTO lightly until the 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

“Memory Stick.” Recording is complete when the bar scroll indicator

disappears.

Image size of still images

Image size is automatically set to 640 × 480.

When the access lamp is lit or flashing

Do not shake or strike the unit. As well do not turn the power off , eject a “Memory

Stick” or remove the battery pack. Otherwise, the image data breakdown may occur.

If “ ” appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder

The inserted “Memory Stick” is incompatible with your camcorder because its format

does not conform with your camcorder. Check the format of the “Memory Stick.”

If you press PHOTO lightly in the playback mode

Your camcorder stops momentarily.

CAPTURE

POWER

LOCK

VCR

MEMORY

CAMERA

OFF(CHG)

PHOTO

REW PLAY

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Sound recorded on a mini DV tape

You cannot record the audio from a mini DV tape.

Titles have already recorded on mini DV tapes

You cannot record the titles on “Memory Stick”s. The title does not appear while you

are recording a still image with PHOTO.

When you press PHOTO on the Remote Commander

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

the button.

Recording an image from a mini DV tape as a still image

110

Recording an image from a mini DV tape as a still image

S VIDEO LANC

DV IN/OUT

DV OUT

: Signal flow

Recording a still image from other equipment

(1) Set the POWER switch to VCR and set DISPLAY in to LCD in the menu

settings.

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

The image of the other equipment is displayed on the LCD screen or in the

viewfinder.

(3)Follow steps 3 and 4 on page 108.

Using the A/V connecting cable

S VIDEO

VIDEO

OUT

S VIDEO

AUDIO/VIDEO

Connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video jack on the VCR or

the TV.

If your TV or VCR has an S video jack

Connect using an S video cable (not supplied) to obtain high-quality pictures.

With this connection, you do not need to connect the yellow (video) plug of the A/V

connecting cable.

Connect an S video cable (not supplied) to the S video jacks of both your camcorder and

the TV or VCR.

This connection produces higher quality DV format pictures.

Using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable)

: Signal flow

(not supplied)

111

“Memory Stick” Operations

You can record moving pictures with sound on “Memory Stick”s.

Before operation

Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.

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

the right (unlock) position.

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

lamp located on the front of your camcorder lights up. When IMAGESIZE in

the menu settings is set to 160 × 112, the maximum recording time is 60

seconds. However, when IMAGESIZE in the menu settings is set to 320 × 240,

the maximum recording time is 15 seconds.

To stop recording

Press START/STOP.

Note

Sound is recorded in monaural.

When the POWER switch is set to MEMORY

The following functions do not work:

– Wide TV

– Digital zoom

– SteadyShot function

– SUPER NIGHTSHOT

– Fader

– Picture effect

– Digital effect

– Title

– Low lux mode (The indicator flashes.)

– Sports lesson mode (The indicator flashes.)

– MEMORY MIX

When recording in MEMORY mode

The angle of view is a little increased than one in CAMERA mode.

When using an external flash (not supplied)

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

Stick”s. Otherwise, the charging sound for the flash may be recorded.

During recording on “Memory Stick”

Do not eject the cassette tape from your camcorder. During ejecting the tape, sound is

not recorded on the “Memory Stick.”

POWER

LOCK

VCR

MEMORY

CAMERA

OFF(CHG)

320

REC

0:03

[15 ]

min SEC

BBB

POWER

LOCK

VCR

MEMORY

CAMERA

OFF(CHG)

LOCK

Recording moving pictures on “Memory

Stick”s – MPEG movie recording

Recording time can be recorded on

the “Memory Stick”

This indicator is displayed for 5

seconds after pressing START/STOP.

This indicator is not recorded.

112

Recording a picture from a mini DV tape

as a moving picture

Your camcorder can read moving picture data recorded on a mini DV tape and record it

as a moving picture on a “Memory Stick.” Your camcorder can also take in moving

picture data through the input connector and record it as a moving picture on a

“Memory Stick.”

Before operation

•Insert a recorded mini DV tape into your camcorder.

•Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.

(1)Set the POWER switch to VCR.

(2)Press N. The picture recorded on the mini DV tape is played back.

(3)Press START/STOP on your camcorder at the scene where you want to start

recording from. The camera recording lamp located on the front of your

camcorder lights up. When IMAGESIZE in the menu settings is set to 160 ×

112, the maximum recording time is 60 seconds. However, when IMAGESIZE

in the menu setting is set to 320 × 240, the maximum recording time is 15

seconds.

To stop recording

Press START/STOP.

POWER

LOCK

VCR

MEMORY

CAMERA

OFF(CHG)

POWER

LOCK

VCR

MEMORY

CAMERA

OFF(CHG)

320

REC

[15 ]

0:03

0:15:42:43

min

SEC

BBB

REW PLAY

This indicator is displayed for

5 seconds after pressing START/STOP.

This indicator is not recorded.

Recording time can be recorded on the

“Memory Stick.”

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Notes

•Sound recorded in 48 kHz is converted to one in 32 kHz when recording images from

a mini DV tape to “Memory Stick”s.

•Sound recorded in stereo is converted to monaural sound when recording from tapes.

When the access lamp is lit or flashing

Do not shake or strike the unit. As well do not turn the power off , eject a “Memory

Stick” or remove the battery pack. Otherwise, the image data breakdown may occur.

Titles have already recorded on mini DV tapes

You cannot record the titles on “Memory Stick”s. The title does not appear while you

are recording a still image with START/STOP.

Data code recorded on a mini DV tape

You cannot record the data code recorded on a mini DV tape.

If “ AUDIO ERROR” is displayed

Sound that cannot be recorded by your camcorder has been recorded. Connect the A/V

connecting cable to input images from an external unit used to play back the image

(p. 114).

Recording a picture from a mini DV tape as a moving picture

114

S VIDEO LANC

DV IN/OUT

DV OUT

(not supplied)

: Signal flow

S VIDEO

VIDEO

OUT

S VIDEO

AUDIO/VIDEO

Recording a moving picture from other equipment

(1)

Set the POWER switch to VCR and set DISPLAY in to LCD in the menu settings.

(2)

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

The image of the other equipment is displayed on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder.

(3)Follow steps 3 on page 112.

Using the A/V connecting cable

Recording a picture from a mini DV tape as a moving picture

Connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video jack on the VCR or

the TV.

If your TV or VCR has an S video jack

Connect using an S video cable (not supplied) to obtain high-quality pictures.

With this connection, you do not need to connect the yellow (video) plug of the A/V

connecting cable.

Connect an S video cable (not supplied) to the S video jacks of both your camcorder and

the TV or VCR.

This connection produces higher quality DV format pictures.

Using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable)

Note

The “ ” flashes in the following instances. If this happens, eject and insert “Memory

Stick“ again, and record distortion-free images.

–When recording on a tape in a poor recording state, for example, on a tape that has

been repeatedly used for dubbing

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

when a TV tuner unit is in use

During recording on “Memory Stick”

Do not eject the cassette tape from your camcorder. During ejecting the tape, sound is

not recorded on the “Memory Stick.”

: Signal flow

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Superimposing a still image in a “Memory

Stick” on a moving picture – MEMORY MIX

You can superimpose a still image you have recorded on a “Memory Stick” on the top

of the moving picture you are recording.

M. CHROM (Memory chromakey)

You can swap a blue area of a still image such as an illustration or a frame with a

moving picture.

M. LUMI (Memory luminancekey)

You can swap a brighter area of a still image such as a handwritten illustration or title

with a moving picture. Record a title on a “Memory Stick” before a trip or event for

convenience.

C. CHROM (Camera chromakey)

You can superimpose a moving picture on the top of a still image such as a image can

be used as background. Shoot the subject against a blue background. The blue area of

the moving picture will be swapped with a still image.

M. OVERLAP (Memory overlap)

You can make a moving picture fade in on top of a still image.

M. CHROM

Still image Moving picture

M. LUMI

C. CHROM

Blue

Still image Moving picture

Blue

M. OVERLAP

Still image Moving picture

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Superimposing a still image in a “Memory Stick” on a moving

picture – MEMORY MIX

Before operation

•Insert a mini DV tape for recording into your camcorder.

•Insert a recorded “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.

(1)Set the POWER switch to CAMERA.

(2)Press MEMORY MIX in the standby mode.

The last recorded still image on “Memory Stick” appears on the lower part of

the screen as a thumbnail image.

(3)Press MEMORY+/– to select the still image you want to superimpose.

To see the previous image, press MEMORY –. To see the next image, press

MEMORY+.

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

The mode changes as follows:

M.CHROM y M.LUMI y C.CHROM y M. OVERLAP

(5)Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.

The still image is superimposed on the moving picture. Your camcorder

automatically returns to the standby mode.

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

(7)Press START/STOP to start recording.

POWER

LOCK

VCR

MEMORY

CAMERA

OFF(CHG)

M. CHROM

100–0021

M. LUMI

100–0021

M. LUMI III••••

100–0021

M. LUMI I••••••

100–0021

MEMORY

MIX

Still image

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Superimposing a still image in a “Memory Stick” on a moving

picture – MEMORY MIX

Items to be adjusted

M. CHROM The color (blue) scheme of the area in the still image which is to be

swapped with a moving picture

M. LUMI The color (bright) scheme of the area in the still image which is to be

swapped with a moving picture

C. CHROM The color (blue) scheme of the area in the moving picture which is to be

swapped with a still image

M. OVERLAP No adjustment necessary

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

To change the still image to be superimposed

Do either of the following:

–Press MEMORY+/– before step 6.

–Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial before step 6, and repeat the procedure form step 4.

(Except for M.OVERLAP)

To change the mode setting

Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial before step 6, and repeat the procedure from step 4.

To cancel MEMORY MIX

Press MEMORY MIX.

Notes

•You cannot use MEMORY MIX function for moving pictures recorded on “Memory

Stick”s.

•When the overlapping still image has a large amount of white, the thumbnail image of

the picture may not be clear.

The “Memory Stick” supplied with your camcorder has stored 20 images

–For M.CHROM : 18 images (such as a frame) 100-0001 ~ 100-0018

–For C.CHROM : 2 images (such as a background) 100-0019 ~ 100-0020

Sample images

Sample images stored in the “Memory Stick” supplied with your camcorder are

protected (p. 134).

Image data modified with personal computers or shot with other equipment

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

During recording

You cannot change the mode setting.

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Copying still images from a mini DV tape

– Photo save

Using the search function, you can automatically take in only still images from mini DV

tapes and record them on a “Memory Stick” in sequence.

Before operation

•Insert a recorded mini DV tape into your camcorder and rewind the tape.

•Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.

(1)Set the POWER switch to VCR.

(2)Press MENU to display the menu.

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

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

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

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

“Memory Stick.” The number of still images copied is displayed. END is

displayed when copying is completed.

POWER

LOCK

VCR

MEMORY

CAMERA

OFF(CHG)

PHOTO

MENU SAV

[

] :

END

PHOTO SAVE

4/15

0:00:00:00

END

[

] :

END

PHOTO SAVE

8/15

0:30:00:00

PHOTO BUTTON

[

PHOTO

] :

START

[

] :

END

PHOTO SAVE

4/15

0:00:00:00

MEMORY SET

ST I LL SET

MOV I E S E T

PR I NT MARK

PROTECT

PHOTO SAVE

RETURN

[

] :

END

MEMORY SET

ST I LL SET

MOV I E S E T

PR I NT MARK

PROTECT READYPHOTO SAVE

RETURN

[

] :

END

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To stop or end copying

Press MENU.

When the memory of the “Memory Stick” is full

MEMORY FULL appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder, and the copying

stops. Insert another “Memory Stick” and repeat the procedure from step 2.

Image size of still images

Image size is automatically set to 640 × 480.

When the access lamp is lit or flashing

Do not shake or strike your camcorder. As well do not turn the power off, eject a

“Memory Stick” or remove the battery pack. Otherwise, the image data breakdown may

occur.

If the write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to LOCK

NOT READY appears when you select the item in the menu settings.

When you change “Memory Stick”s in the middle of copying

Your camcorder resumes copying from the last image recorded on the previous

“Memory Stick.”

Copying still images from a mini DV tape – Photo save

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Viewing a still image

– Memory photo playback

You can play back still images recorded on a “Memory Stick.” You can also play back

6 images including moving picture in order at a time by selecting the index screen.

Before operation

Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.

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

is set to the right (unlock) position.

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

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

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

To stop memory photo playback

Press MEMORY PLAY.

Notes on the file name

•The directory is not displayed if the structure of the directory does not conform to the

DCF98 standard.

•“ - DIRECTORY ERROR” may appear on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder if

the structure of the directory does not conform to the DCF98 standard. While this

message appears, you can play back images but cannot record them on the “Memory

Stick”.

•The file name flashes on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder if the file is corrupted or

the file is unreadable.

To play back recorded images on a TV screen

•Connect your camcorder to the TV with the A/V connecting cable supplied with your

camcorder before operation.

•When operating memory photo playback on a TV or on the LCD screen, the image

quality may appear to have deteriorated. This is not a malfunction. The image data is

as good as ever.

•Turn the audio volume of the TV down before operation, or noise (howling) may be

output from the TV speakers.

Recording date

When you press DATA CODE on the Remote Commander, you can see the date of the

recording.

Image data modified with personal computers or shot with other equipment

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

When no image is recorded on the “Memory Stick”

The message “ NO FILE” appears.

POWER

LOCK

VCR

MEMORY

CAMERA

OFF(CHG)

LOCK

PLAY

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Screen indicators during still image playback

Playing back 6 recorded images at a time (index screen)

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

searching for a particular image.

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

is set to the right (unlock) position.

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

A red B mark appears above the image that is displayed before changing to the index

screen mode.

MEMORY – : to display the previous 6 images

MEMORY + : to display the following 6 images

Viewing a still image – Memory photo playback

POWER

LOCK

VCR

MEMORY

CAMERA

OFF(CHG)

LOCK

INDEX

B mark

6 / 100

100-0006

1 2 3

4 5 6

Image number/

Total number of recorded images

Image size

Data Directory Number, File Number

Protect indicator

Print mark

6 / 100

MEMORY PLAY

100-0006

640

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Viewing a still image – Memory photo playback

To return to the normal playback screen (single screen)

Press MEMORY +/– to move the B mark to the image you want to display on full

screen, then press MEMORY PLAY.

Note

When displaying the index screen, the number appears above each image. This

indicates the order in which images are recorded on the “Memory Stick.” These

numbers are different from the data file names.

Image data modified with personal computers or shot with other equipment

These files may not be displayed on the index screen.

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“Memory Stick” Operations

Viewing a moving picture

– MPEG movie playback

You can play back moving pictures recorded on a “Memory Stick.” You can also play

back 6 images including still images in order at a time by selecting the index screen.

Before operation

Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.

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

is set to the right (unlock) position.

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

(3)Press MEMORY +/– to select the desired moving pictures. To see the previous

picture, press MEMORY –. To see the next picture, press MEMORY +.

(4)Press MPEG N X to start playback.

To stop MPEG movie playback

Press MPEG N X.

To play back recorded images on a TV screen

•Connect your camcorder to the TV with the A/V connecting cable supplied with your

camcorder before operation.

•Turn the audio volume of the TV down before operation, or noise (howling) may be

output from the TV speakers.

Recording date

When you press DATA CODE on the Remote Commander, you can see the date of the

recording.

Image data modified with personal computers or shot with other equipment

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

When no image is recorded on the “Memory Stick”

The message “ NO FILE” appears.

POWER

LOCK

VCR

MEMORY

CAMERA

OFF(CHG)

LOCK

PLAY

MPEG PB

ZOOM

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Screen indicators during moving picture playback

Viewing a moving picture – MPEG movie playback

Picture number/Total number of recorded

pictures

Image size

Data directory number/File number

Protect indicator

320

MOV

00001

MEMORY P L AY

2/20

0:12

min

Remaining battery time indicator

Memory playback indicator

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“Memory Stick” Operations

You can view data recorded on the “Memory Stick” using a personal computer.

On file format

Data recorded on the “Memory Stick” is stored in the following formats. Make sure that

applications that support these file formats are installed on your personal computer.

•Still images: JPEG format

•Moving images/audio: MPEG format

Recommended computer environment

Recommended Windows environment

OS: Microsoft Windows 98, Windows 98SE, Windows 2000 Professional

standard installation is required.

Operation is not assured in an environment upgraded from:

Windows 3.1, Windows 95 to Windows 98 or Windows 98 to Windows 98SE.

Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows 98SE, Windows NT3.51 or Windows NT4.0

to Windows 2000 Professional.

CPU:MMX Pentium 200 MHz or faster

The USB connector must be provided as standard.

ActiveMovie Player (DirectShow) must be installed (to play back moving pictures).

Recommended Macintosh environment

Macintosh computer with the Mac OS 8.5.1/8.6/9.0 standard installation

However, note that the update to Mac OS 9.0 should be used for the following models.

• iMac with the Mac OS 8.6 standard installation and a slot loading type CD-ROM

drive

• iBook or G4 with the Mac OS 8.6 standard installation

The USB connector must be provided as standard.

QuickTime 3.2 or newer must be installed (to play back moving pictures).

Notes

•Operations are not guaranteed for either the Windows or Macintosh environment if

you connect 2 or more USB equipment to a single personal computer at the same time,

or when using a hub.

•Depending on the type of USB equipment that is used simultaneously, some

equipment may not operate.

•Operations are not guaranteed for all the recommended computer environments

mentioned above.

Viewing images using a personal

computer

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Installing the USB driver

Before connecting your camcorder to your personal computer, install the USB driver to

the computer. The USB driver is contained together with application software for

viewing images on a CD-ROM which is supplied with your camcorder.

For Windows 98/98SE, Windows 2000 users

(1)Turn on your personal computer and allow Windows to load.

(2)Insert the supplied CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive of your personal computer.

(3)Launch the application program on CD-ROM. After a moment, the dialog box

appears on your desktop. Set the cursor on “USB Driver Installation for

Windows ® 98/98SE/2000” and click.

(4)The Setup program starts. Complete the installation on CD-ROM.

(5)Connect the USB jack on your camcorder with the USB connector on your

personal computer using the supplied USB cable.

(6)Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder, connect the AC power adaptor

and set the POWER switch to MEMORY.

PC MODE appears on the LCD screen of your camcorder. Your personal

computer recognizes the camcorder, and the Windows Add Hardware Wizard

starts.

(7)The Add Hardware Wizard starts twice because 2 different USB drivers are

installed. Be sure to allow the installation to complete without interrupting it.

Note

You cannot install the USB driver if a “Memory Stick” is not in your camcorder.

Be sure to insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder before installing the USB

driver.

For Macintosh users

(1)Turn on your personal computer and allow the Mac OS to load.

(2)Insert the supplied CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive of your personal computer.

(3)Double-click the CD-ROM drive icon to open the window.

(4)Double-click the icon of the hard disk containing the OS to open the window.

(5)Move the following 2 files from the window opened in step 3 to the System

Folder icon in the window opened in step 4 (drag and drop).

• Sony Camcorder USB Driver

• Sony Camcorder USB Shim

(6)When “Put these items into the Extensions folder?” appears, click OK.

(7)Restart your personal computer.

Viewing images using a personal computer

USB connector

USB jack

Personal computer USB cable Push in until

the connector

clicks into place

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Viewing images

For Windows 98 users

(1)Turn on the power of your personal computer and allow Windows 98 to load.

(2)Connect one end of the USB cable to the USB jack on the camcorder and the

other end to the USB connector on your personal computer.

(3)Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder, and connect the AC power

adaptor to your camcorder and then to a wall outlet.

(4)Set the POWER switch to MEMORY.

PC MODE appears on the LCD screen of the camcorder.

(5)Open “My Computer” on Windows 98 and double click the newly recognized

drive. (Example: “Removable Disk (D:)”)

The folders inside the “Memory Stick” are displayed.

(6)Select and double-click the desired image file from the folder.

For the detailed folder and file name, see ”Image file storage destinations and

image files” (p. 129).

Desired file type Double-click in this order

Still image “Dcim” folder t“100msdcf” folder tImage file

Moving picture* “Mssony” folder t“Moml0001” folder tImage file*

* Copying a file to the hard disk of your personal computer before viewing it is

recommended. If you play back the file directly from the “Memory Stick”, the image

and sound may break off.

Viewing images using a personal computer

USB connector

USB jack

Personal computer USB cable Push in until

the connector

clicks into place

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Viewing images using a personal computer

Unplug the USB cable/Eject the “Memory Stick”

To unplug the USB cable or eject the “Memory Stick”, follow the procedure below.

For Windows 2000 users

(1)Move the cursor to the “Unplug or Eject Hardware” icon on the Task Tray and

click to cancel the applicable drive.

(2)A message to remove the device from the system appears, then unplug the

USB cable or eject the “Memory Stick.”

For Machintosh users

(1)Quit application programs opened.

Make sure that the access lamp of the hard disk does not lit.

(2)Drag and drop the “Memory Stick” icon to the Trash or select Eject under the

Special menu.

(3)Eject the “Memory Stick.”

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Notes on using your personal computer

“Memory Stick”

•“Memory Stick” operations on your camcorder cannot be assured if the “Memory

Stick” has been formatted on your personal computer.

•Do not optimize the “Memory Stick” on a Windows machine. This will shorten the

“Memory Stick” life.

•Do not compress the data on the “Memory Stick.” Compressed files cannot be played

back on your camcorder.

Software

•Depending on your application software, the file size may increase when you open a

still image file.

•When you load an image modified using a retouch software from your personal

computer to the camcorder or when you directly modify the image on the camcorder,

the image format will differ so a file error indicator may appear and you may be

unable to open the file.

Communications with your personal computer

Communications between your camcorder and your personal computer may not

recover after recovering from Suspend, Resume, or Sleep.

Image file storage destinations and image files

Image files recorded with your camcorder are grouped in folders by recording mode.

The meanings of the file names are as follows. ssss stands for any number within

the range from 0001 to 9999.

For Windows 98 users

(The drive recognizing the camera is [D:])

Folder File Meaning

100msdcf DSC0ssss.JPG Still image file

Moml0001 MOV0ssss.MPG Moving picture file

Viewing images using a personal computer

Folder containing moving picture data

Folder containing still image data

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Copying the image recorded on “Memory

Stick”s to mini DV tapes

You can copy images or titles recorded on “Memory Stick” and record them to a mini

DV tape.

Before operation

•Insert mini DV tape for recording into your camcorder.

•Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.

(1)Set the POWER switch to VCR.

(2)Using the video control buttons, search a point where you want to record the

desired images. Set the mini DV tape to playback pause.

(3)Press z REC and the button on its right simultaneously on your camcorder.

The mini DV tape is set to the recording pause mode.

(4)Press MEMORY PLAY to play back the image you want to copy.

(5)Press X to start recording and press X again to stop.

(6)If you have more to copy, repeat steps 4 and 5.

To stop copying in the middle

Press x.

PLAY

POWER

LOCK

VCR

MEMORY

CAMERA

OFF(CHG)

REC

PAUSE

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“Memory Stick” Operations

Copying the image recorded on “Memory Stick”s to mini DV tapes

During copying

You cannot operate the following buttons:

–MEMORY PLAY

–MEMORY INDEX

–MEMORY DELETE

–MEMORY +/–

–MEMORY MIX

Note on the index screen

You cannot record the index screen.

Image data modified with personal computers or shot with other equipment

You may not be able to copy them with your camcorder.

If you press DISPLAY in the 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.

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Enlarging still images recorded on

“Memory Stick”s – Memory PB ZOOM

You can enlarge still images recorded on a “Memory Stick.” You can select and view the

desired part from the enlarged still image. Also you can copy the desired part of the

enlarged still image to mini DV tapes or video tapes.

Before operation

Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.

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

is set to the right (unlock) position.

(2)In the memory playback mode, press PB ZOOM on your camcorder.

The still image is enlarged, and R r appears on the LCD screen or in the

viewfinder.

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

R : The image moves downwards.

r : The image moves upwards.

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

t : The image moves leftward. (Turn the dial to upwards.)

T : The image moves rightward. (Turn the dial to downwards.)

To cancel the play zoom function

Press PB ZOOM.

Note

You cannot record the images enlarged by the PB ZOOM mode on “Memory Stick”s.

In the PB ZOOM mode

The digital effect function does not work.

The PB ZOOM function is cancelled when the following buttons are pressed:

– MENU

– MEMORY PLAY

– MEMORY INDEX

– MEMORY +/–

Pictures in the PB ZOOM mode

Pictures in the PB ZOOM mode are not output through the DV IN/OUT jack when the

POWER switch is set to MEMORY.

Moving pictures recorded on “Memory Stick”s

The PB ZOOM function does not work on moving pictures recorded on “Memory

Stick”s.

POWER

LOCK

VCR

MEMORY

CAMERA

OFF(CHG)

LOCK

PB ZOOM

[EXEC] : T t

PB ZOOM

[EXEC] : r R

MPEG PB

ZOOM

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“Memory Stick” Operations

You can automatically play back images in sequence. This function is useful especially

when checking recorded images or during a presentation.

Before operation

Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.

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

the right (unlock) position.

(2)Press MENU to display the menu.

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

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

(5)Press MEMORY PLAY. Your camcorder plays back the images recorded on a

“Memory Stick” in sequence.

Playing back images in a continuous loop

– SLIDE SHOW

To stop the slide show

Press MENU.

To pause during a slide show

Press MEMORY PLAY.

To start the slide show from a particular image

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

To view the recorded images on TV

Connect your camcorder to a TV with the A/V connecting cable supplied with your

camcorder before operation.

If you change the “Memory Stick” during operation

The slide show does not operate. If you change the “Memory Stick,” be sure to follow

the steps again from the beginning.

POWER

LOCK

VCR

MEMORY

CAMERA

OFF(CHG)

LOCK

PLAY

MEMORY SET

ST I LL SET

MOV I E S E T

PR I NT MARK

PROTECT

SL IDE SHO

READY

DELETE ALL

FORMAT

RETURN

[

] :

END

MEMORY SET

ST I LL SET

MOV I E S E T

PR I NT MARK

PROTECT

SL IDE SHO

DELETE ALL

FORMAT

[

] :

END

640

[

M PLAY

START

[

END

SL IDE SHO

100-0001 1/100

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Preventing accidental erasure

– Image protection

To prevent accidental erasure of important images, you can protect selected images.

Before operation

Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.

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

is set to the right (unlock) position.

(2)Select the image you want to protect.

(3)Press MENU to display the menu.

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

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

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

(7)Press MENU to make the menu display disappear. The “-“ mark is

displayed beside the data file name of the selected image.

To cancel image protection

Select OFF in step 6, then press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.

Note

Formatting erases all information on the “Memory Stick,” including the protected

image data. Check the contents of the “Memory Stick” before formatting.

If the write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to LOCK

You cannot carry out image protection.

3,7 4

MEMORY SET

ST I LL SET

MOV I E S E T

PR I NT MARK

PROTECT

SL IDE SHO

DELETE ALL

FORMAT

RETURN

[

] :

END

MEMORY SET

ST I LL SET

MOV I E S E T

PR I NT MARK

PROTECT

SL IDE SHO

OFF

DELETE ALL

FORMAT

RETURN

[

] :

END

10/12

MEMORY SET

ST I LL SET

MOV I E S E T

PR I NT MARK

PROTECT

SL IDE SHO

OFF

DELETE ALL

FORMAT

RETURN

[

] :

END

10/12

MEMORY SET

ST I LL SET

MOV I E S E T

PR I NT MARK

PROTECT

SL IDE SHO

DELETE ALL

FORMAT

RETURN

[

] :

END

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“Memory Stick” Operations

You can delete images stored in a “Memory Stick.” You can delete all images or selected

images.

Deleting selected images

Before operation

Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.

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

is set to the right (unlock) position.

(2)Select the image you want to delete.

(3)Press MEMORY DELETE. “DELETE?” appears on the LCD screen or in the

viewfinder.

(4)Press MEMORY DELETE again. The selected image is deleted.

To cancel deleting an image

Press MEMORY – in step 4.

To delete an image displayed on the index screen

Press MEMORY +/– to move the B indicator to the desired image you want to delete

and follow steps 3 and 4.

Notes

•To delete a protected image, first cancel image protection.

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

before deleting them.

If the write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to LOCK

You cannot delete images.

Deleting images

3,4

POWER

LOCK

VCR

MEMORY

CAMERA

OFF(CHG)

LOCK

DELETE

PLAY

DELETE?

640

[

DELETE

] :

DEL

[–] :

CANCEL

DELETE

100-0010 89 / 100

136

To cancel deleting all the images in the “Memory Stick”

Select RETURN in step 5, then press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.

While DELETING appears

Do not turn the POWER switch or press any buttons.

Deleting all the images

You can delete all the unprotected images in a “Memory Stick.”

Before operation

Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.

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

the right (unlock) position.

(2)Press MENU to display the menu.

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

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

(5)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select OK, then press the dial. OK changes

to EXECUTE.

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

DELETING appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. When all the

unprotected images are deleted, COMPLETE is displayed.

Deleting images

POWER

LOCK

VCR

MEMORY

CAMERA

OFF(CHG)

LOCK

MEMORY SET

ST I LL SET

MOV I E S E T

PR I NT MARK

PROTECT

SL IDE SHO

DELETE ALL

FORMAT

RETURN

[

] :

END

MEMORY SET

ST I LL SET

MOV I E S E T

PR I NT MARK

PROTECT

SL IDE SHO

DELETE ALL READY

FORMAT

RETURN

[

] :

END

MEMORY SET

ST I LL SET

MOV I E S E T

PR I NT MARK

PROTECT

SL IDE SHO

DELETE ALL RETURN

FORMAT OK

RETURN

[

] :

END

MEMORY SET

ST I LL SET

MOV I E S E T

PR I NT MARK

PROTECT

SL IDE SHO

DELETE ALL RETURN

FORMAT OK

RETURN

[

] :

END

MEMORY SET

ST I LL SET

MOV I E S E T

PR I NT MARK

PROTECT

SL IDE SHO

DELETE ALL RETURN

FORMAT EXECUTE

RETURN

[

] :

END

MEMORY SET

ST I LL SET

MOV I E S E T

PR I NT MARK

PROTECT

SL IDE SHO

DELETE ALL DELET ING

FORMAT

RETURN

[

] :

END

MEMORY SET

ST I LL SET

MOV I E S E T

PR I NT MARK

PROTECT

SL IDE SHO

DELETE ALL COMPLETE

FORMAT

RETURN

[

] :

END

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“Memory Stick” Operations

Writing a print mark – PRINT MARK

You can specify the recorded still image to print out by putting marks. This function is

useful for printing out still images later.

Your camcorder conforms with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standard for

specifying the still images to print out.

Before operation

Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.

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

is set to the right (unlock) position.

(2)Select the still image you want to write a print mark on.

(3)Press MENU to display the menu.

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

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

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

(7)Press MENU to make the menu display disappear. The print mark “ ” is

displayed beside the data file name of the image.

To cancel writing print marks

Select OFF in step 6, then press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.

If the write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to LOCK

You cannot write print marks on still images.

Moving pictures

You cannot write print marks on moving pictures.

3,7

POWER

LOCK

VCR

MEMORY

CAMERA

OFF(CHG)

LOCK

MEMORY SET

ST I LL SET

MOV I E S E T

PR I NT MARK

PROTECT

SL IDE SHO

DELETE ALL

FORMAT

RETURN

[

] :

END

MEMORY SET

ST I LL SET

MOV I E S E T

PR I NT MARK

PROTECT

SL IDE SHO

OFF

DELETE ALL

FORMAT

RETURN

[

] :

END

10/12

MEMORY SET

ST I LL SET

MOV I E S E T

PR I NT MARK

PROTECT

SL IDE SHO

OFF

DELETE ALL

FORMAT

RETURN

[

] :

END

10/12

MEMORY SET

ST I LL SET

MOV I E S E T

PR I NT MARK

PROTECT

SL IDE SHO

DELETE ALL

FORMAT

RETURN

[

] :

END

10/12

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— Additional Information —

Usable cassettes

Selecting cassette types

You can use the mini DV cassette only*. You cannot use any other 8 mm,

Hi8, Digital8, VHS, VHSC, S-VHS, S-VHSC,

Betamax, ED Betamax or DV cassette.

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

memory. Tapes with cassette memory have (Cassette Memory) mark.

We recommend that you use the tape with cassette memory.

The IC memory is mounted on this type of mini DV cassette. Your camcorder can read

and write data such as dates of recording or titles, etc. to this memory.

The functions using the cassette memory require successive signals recorded on the

tape. If the tape has a blank portion in the beginning or between the recorded

portions, a title may not be displayed properly or the search functions may not work

properly. Not to make any blank portion on the tape, operate the followings.

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

next recording if you operate the followings:

–you have ejected the cassette while recording.

–you have played back the tape in the VCR.

If there is a blank portion or discontinuous signal on your tape, re-record from the

beginning to the end of the tape concerning above.

The same result may occur when you record using a digital video camera recorder

without a cassette memory function on a tape recorded by one with the cassette

memory function.

mark on the cassette

The memory capacity of tapes marked with is 4KB. Your camcorder can

accommodate tapes having a memory capacity of up to 16KB. 16KB tape is marked with

This is the mini DV mark.

This is the Cassette Memory mark.

These are trademarks.

When you play back

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

your camcorder.

When you record

You cannot record software on your camcorder that contains 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.

Your camcorder does not record copyright control signals on the tape when it records.

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[a]

Usable cassettes

Audio mode

12-bit mode: The original sound can be recorded in stereo 1, and the new sound in

stereo 2 in 32 kHz. The balance between stereo 1 and stereo 2 can be adjusted by

selecting AUDIO MIX in the menu settings during playback. Both sounds can be played

back.

16-bit mode: A new sound cannot be recorded but the original sound 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.

When you play back a dual sound track tape

When you play back a dual sound track tape recorded in a stereo system, set HiFi

SOUND to the desired mode in the menu settings (p. 84).

Sound from speaker

HiFi SOUND Playing back Playing back a dual

mode a stereo tape sound track tape

STEREO Stereo Main sound and

sub sound

1 Left sound Main sound

2 Right sound Sub sound

You cannot record dual sound programs on your camcorder.

Notes on the mini DV cassette

When affixing a label on the mini DV cassette

Be sure to affix a label only on the locations as illustrated below [a] so as not to cause

malfunction of your camcorder.

After using the mini DV cassette

Rewind the tape to the beginning, put the cassette in its case, and store it in an upright

position.

When the cassette memory function does not work

Reinsert a cassette. The gold-plated connector of mini DV cassettes may be dirty or

dusty.

Cleaning gold-plated connector

If the gold-plated connector of mini DV cassettes is dirty or dusty, you may not operate

the function using cassette memory. Clean up the gold-plated connector with cotton-

wool swab, about every 10 times ejection of a cassette. [b]

Do not affix a label

around this border.

[b]

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The DV jack on this unit is an i.LINK-compliant DV input/output jack. This section

describes the i.LINK standard and its features.

What is i.LINK?

i.LINK is a digital serial interface for handling digital video, digital audio and other

data in two directions between equipment having the i.LINK jack, and for controlling

other equipment.

i.LINK-compatible equipment can be connected by a single i.LINK cable. Possible

applications are operations and data transactions with various digital AV equipment.

When two or more i.LINK-compatible equipment are connected to this unit in a daisy

chain, operations and data transactions are possible with not only the equipment that

this unit is connected to but also with other devices via the directly connected

equipment.

Note, however, that the method of operation sometimes varies according to the

characteristics and specifications of the equipment to be connected, and that operations

and data transactions are sometimes not possible on some connected equipment.

Note

Normally, only one piece of equipment can be connected to this unit by the i.LINK

cable (DV cable). When connecting this unit to i.LINK-compatible equipment having

two or more i.LINK jacks (DV jacks), refer to the instruction manual of the equipment

to be connected.

About the Name “i.LINK”

i.LINK is a more familiar term for IEEE 1394 data transport bus proposed by SONY,

and is a trademark approved by many corporations.

IEEE 1394 is an international standard standardized by the Institute of Electrical and

Electronic Engineers.

i.LINK Baud rate

i.LINK’s maximum baud rate varies according to the equipment. Three maximum

baud rates are defined:

S100 (approx. 100Mbps*)

S200 (approx. 200Mbps)

S400 (approx. 400Mbps)

The baud rate is listed under “Specifications” in the instruction manual of each

equipment. It is also indicated near the i.LINK jack on some equipment.

The maximum baud rate of equipment on which it is not indicated such as this unit is

“S100”.

When units are connected to equipment having a different maximum baud rate, the

baud rate sometimes differs from the indicated baud rate.

*What is Mbps?

Mbps stands for megabits per second, or the amount of data that can be sent or

received in one second. For example, a baud rate of 100Mbps means that 100 megabits

of data can be sent in one second.

About i.LINK

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Additional Information

i.LINK functions on this unit

For details on how to dub when this unit is connected to other video equipment having

DV jacks, see page 57, 70.

This unit can also be connected to other i.LINK (DV) compatible equipment made by

SONY (e.g. VAIO series personal computer) other than video equipment.

Before connecting this unit to a personal computer, make sure that application software

supported by this unit is already installed on the personal computer.

For details on precautions when connecting this unit, also refer to the instruction

manuals for the equipment to be connected.

Required i.LINK Cable

Use the Sony i.LINK 4-pin-to-4-pin cable (during DV dubbing).

i.LINK and are trademarks.

About i.LINK

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Troubleshooting

If you run into any problem using your camcorder, use the following table to

troubleshoot the problem. If the problem persists, disconnect the power source and

contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. If “C:ss:ss”

appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder, the self-diagnosis display function has

worked. See page 148.

In the recording mode

Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions

• The POWER switch is not set to CAMERA.

cSet it to CAMERA. (p. 15)

• The tape has run out.

cRewind the tape or insert a new one. (p. 14, 26)

• The write-protect tab is set to expose the red mark.

cUse a new tape or slide the tab. (p. 14)

• The tape is stuck to the drum (moisture condensation).

cRemove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at

least one hour to acclimatize. (p. 152)

• While being operated in CAMERA mode, your camcorder

has been in the standby mode for more than 5 minutes.

cSet the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) and then to

CAMERA again. (p. 15)

• The battery pack is dead or nearly dead.

cInstall a charged battery pack. (p. 10)

• The viewfinder lens is not adjusted.

cAdjust the viewfinder lens. (p. 18)

• STEADYSHOT is set to OFF in the menu settings.

cSet it to ON. (p. 84)

• The setting is the manual focus mode.

cPress FOCUS to set to the auto focus mode. (p. 45)

• Shooting conditions are not suitable for autofocus.

cAdjust to focus manually. (p. 45)

• The LCD panel is open.

cClose the LCD panel. (p. 17)

• The contrast between the subject and background is too

high. Your camcorder is not a malfunction.

• Your camcorder is not a malfunction.

• Slow shutter, low lux or Super NightShot mode is

activated. This is not a malfunction.

• If 10 minutes elapse after you set the POWER switch to

CAMERA or DEMO MODE is set to ON in the menu

settings without a cassette inserted, your camcorder

automatically starts the demonstration.

cInsert a cassette and the demonstration stops.

You can also cancel DEMO MODE. (p. 90)

START/STOP does not operate.

An unknown picture is displayed on

the LCD screen or in the viewfinder.

The power goes off.

The image on the viewfinder screen

is not clear.

The SteadyShot function does not

work.

The autofocusing function does not

work.

The picture does not appear in the

viewfinder.

A vertical band appears when you

shoot a subject such as lights or a

candle flame against a dark

background.

A vertical band appears when you

shoot a very bright subject.

Some tiny white spots appear on the

LCD screen or in the viewfinder.

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Additional Information

Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions

• NIGHTSHOT is set to ON.

cSet it to OFF. (p. 21)

• NIGHTSHOT is set to ON in a bright place.

cSet it to OFF. (p. 21)

• BEEP is set to OFF in the menu settings.

cSet it to MELODY or NORMAL. (p. 84)

cSet the STEADYSHOT in the menu settings to OFF.

(p. 84)

• The power of the external flash is off or the power source

does not installed.

cTurn on the external flash or install the power source.

• Two or more external flashes (not supplied) are attached.

cOnly one external flash (not supplied) can be attached.

In the playback mode

Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions

• The POWER switch is not set to VCR.

cSet it to VCR. (p. 24)

• The tape has run out.

cRewind the tape. (p. 26)

• The video head may be dirty.

cClean the heads using the cleaning cassette (not

supplied). (p. 153)

• The volume is turned to minimum.

cTurn up the volume. (p. 24)

• AUDIO MIX is set to ST2 in the menu settings.

cAdjust AUDIO MIX. (p. 84)

• The tape has no cassette memory.

cUse a tape with cassette memory. (p. 52)

• CM SEARCH is set to OFF in the menu settings.

cSet it to ON. (p. 84)

• The tape has a blank portion in the recorded portion.

(p. 53)

• The tape has no cassette memory.

cUse a tape with cassette memory. (p. 51)

• CM SEARCH is set to OFF in the menu settings.

cSet it to ON. (p. 84)

• There is no title in the tape.

cSuperimpose the titles. (p. 77)

• The tape has a blank portion in the recorded portion.

(p. 51)

• AUDIO MIX is set to ST1 side in the menu settings.

cAdjust AUDIO MIX. (p. 84)

• TITLE DSPL is set to OFF in the menu settings.

cSet it to ON. (p. 84)

(continued on the following page)

Troubleshooting

The picture is recorded in incorrect or

unnatural colors.

The new sound added to the

recorded tape is not heard.

Picture appears too bright, and the

subject does not appear on the LCD

screen or in the viewfinder.

The click of the shutter does not

sound.

An external flash (not supplied) does

not work.

Black bands appear when you

record TV or computer screen.

The tape does not move when a

video control button is pressed.

The playback button does not work.

There are horizontal lines on the

picture or the playback picture is not

clear or does not appear.

No sound or only a low sound is

heard when playing back a tape.

Displaying the recorded date, date

search function does not work.

The title search function does not

work.

The title is not displayed.

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Troubleshooting

In the recording and playback modes

Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions

• The battery pack is not installed, or is dead or nearly dead.

cInstall a charged battery pack. (p. 10, 11)

• The AC power adaptor is not connected to a wall outlet.

cConnect the AC power adaptor to a wall outlet. (p. 13)

•The tape was ejected after recording when using a tape

without cassette memory. (p. 23)

• You have not recorded on the new cassette yet. (p. 23)

• The tape has a blank portion in the beginning or middle.

• The operating temperature is too low.

• The battery pack is not fully charged.

cCharge the battery pack fully again. (p. 11)

• The battery pack is completely dead, and cannot be

recharged.

cReplace with a new battery pack. (p. 10)

• You have used the battery pack in an extremely hot or

cold environment for a long time.

• The battery pack is completely dead, and cannot be

recharged.

cReplace with a new battery pack. (p. 10)

• The battery is not fully charged.

cCharge the battery pack fully again. (p. 11)

• The power source is disconnected.

cConnect it firmly. (p. 10, 13)

• The battery is dead.

cUse a charged battery pack. (p. 10, 11)

• Moisture condensation has occurred.

cRemove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at

least one hour to acclimatize. (p. 152)

• The gold-plated connector of the tape is dirty or dusty.

cClean the gold-plated connector. (p. 139)

• The q REMAIN is set to AUTO in the menu settings.

cSet it to ON to always display the remaining tape

indicator. (p. 84)

Remaining tape indicator is not

displayed.

The power does not turn on.

The end search function does not

work.

The end search function does not

work correctly.

The battery pack is quickly

discharged.

The battery remaining indicator does

not indicate the correct time.

The cassette cannot be removed from

the holder.

The % and Z indicators flash and no

functions except for cassette ejection

work.

indicator does not appear when

using a tape with cassette memory.

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Additional Information

Troubleshooting

When operating using the “Memory Stick”

Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions

• The POWER switch is not set to MEMORY.

cSet it to MEMORY. (p. 96)

• The “Memory Stick” is not inserted.

cInsert a “Memory Stick”. (p. 95)

• The “Memory Stick” has already been recorded to its full

capacity.

cDelete unnecessary images and record again. (p. 135)

• The “Memory Stick” formatted incorrectly is inserted.

cFormat the “Memory Stick” or use another “Memory

Stick. “ (p. 88)

• The write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to

LOCK.

cRelease the lock. (p. 93)

• The image is protected.

cCancel image protection. (p. 134)

• The write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to

LOCK.

cRelease the lock. (p. 93)

• The write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to

LOCK.

cRelease the lock. (p. 93)

• The write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to

LOCK.

cRelease the lock. (p. 93)

• The write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to

LOCK.

cRelease the lock. (p. 93)

• The image to protect is not be played back.

cPress MEMORY PLAY to play back the image. (p. 120)

• The write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to

LOCK.

cRelease the lock. (p. 93)

• The image to write a print mark is not be played back.

cPress MEMORY PLAY to play back the image. (p. 120)

• The “Memory Stick” has been recorded to its full capacity.

cDelete unnecessary images and write a print mark again.

(p. 135,137)

• The write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to

LOCK.

cRelease the lock. (p. 93)

(continued on the following page)

The “Memory Stick” does not

function.

Recording does not function.

The image cannot be deleted.

You cannot format the “Memory

Stick”.

Deleting all the images cannot be

carried out.

You cannot protect the image.

The photo save function does not

work.

You cannot write a print mark on the

still image.

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Others

Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions

• The tape has no cassette memory.

cUse a tape with cassette memory. (p. 77)

• The cassette memory is full.

cErase unnecessary title. (p. 79)

• The tape is set to prevent accidental erasure.

cSlide the write-protect tab so that red portion is not

visible. (p. 14)

• The tape has a blank portion in the recorded portion.

cSuperimpose the title to the recorded position. (p. 77)

• The tape has no cassette memory.

cUse a tape with cassette memory. (p. 82)

• The cassette memory is full.

cErase unnecessary data. (p. 83)

• The tape is set to prevent accidental erasure.

cSlide the write-protect tab so that red portion is not

visible. (p. 14)

• The input selector on the VCR is not set correctly.

cCheck the connection and set the input selector on the

VCR again. (p. 58)

• The camcorder is connected to DV equipment of other

than Sony.

cSet it to IR. (p. 59)

• Setting program on a blank portion of the tape is

attempted.

cSet the PROGRAM again on a recorded portion. (p. 66)

• The camcorder and the VCR are not synchronized.

cAdjust the synchronicity. (p. 64)

• COMMANDER is set to OFF in the menu settings.

cSet it to ON. (p. 84)

• Something is blocking the infrared rays.

cRemove the obstacle.

• The batteries are inserted in the battery holder with the + –

polarities incorrectly matching the + – marks.

cInsert the batteries with the correct polarity. (p. 164)

• The batteries are dead.

cInsert new ones. (p. 164)

• Display is set to V-OUT/LCD in the menu settings.

cSet it to LCD. (p. 84)

The title is not recorded.

Troubleshooting

The cassette label is not recorded.

Digital program editing does not

function.

The Remote Commander supplied

with your camcorder does not work.

The picture from a TV or VCR does

not appear even when your

camcorder is connected to output on

the TV or VCR.

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Additional Information

Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions

• Moisture condensation has occurred.

cRemove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at

least one hour to acclimatize. (p. 152)

• Some troubles has occurred in your camcorder.

cRemove the cassette and insert it again, then operate

your camcorder.

• Charging is completed. (p. 11)

• The battery pack is not properly installed.

cInstall it properly.

• Something is wrong with the battery pack.

cContact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony

service facility.

• The POWER switch is not set to OFF (CHG).

c Set it to OFF (CHG).

• The battery pack is not properly installed.

cInstall it properly.

• Something is wrong with the battery pack.

cContact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony

service facility.

• Charge the battery pack fully again so that the indication

on the battery remaining indicator is correct.

• Disconnect the power cord of the AC power adaptor or

remove the battery, then reconnect it in about one minute.

Turn the power on. If the functions still do not work, open

the LCD panel and press the RESET button under S

VIDEO jack using a sharp-pointed object. (If you press the

RESET button, all the settings including the date and time

return to the default.) (p. 161)

• Your camcorder is not a malfunction.

The melody or beep sounds for

5 seconds.

Troubleshooting

When you set the POWER switch to

VCR or OFF (CHG), if you move

your camcorder, you may hear a

clatter sound from inside your

camcorder.

While charging the battery pack, the

CHARGE lamp doesn’t flash.

The power goes off although the

battery remaining indicator indicates

that the battery pack has enough

power to operate.

No function works though the power

is on.

You cannot charge the battery pack.

While charging the battery pack, the

CHARGE lamp flashes.

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Self-diagnosis display

Five-digit display Cause and/or Corrective Actions

• You are using a battery pack that is not an

“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack.

cUse an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack.

• Moisture condensation has occurred.

cRemove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at

least one hour to acclimatize. (p. 152)

• The video heads are dirty.

cClean the heads using the cleaning cassette (not

supplied). (p. 153)

• A malfunction other than the above that you can service

has occurred.

cRemove the cassette and insert it again, then operate

your camcorder.

cDisconnect the power cord of the AC power adaptor or

remove the battery pack. After reconnecting the power

source, operate your camcorder.

• A malfunction that you cannot service has occurred.

cContact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony

service facility and inform them of the 5-digit code.

(example: E:61:10)

If you are unable to rectify the problem even if you try corrective actions a few times,

contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.

Your camcorder has a self-diagnosis display

function.

This function displays the current condition of

your camcorder as a 5-digit code (a combination of

a letter and figures) in the viewfinder or on the

LCD screen. If a 5-digit code is displayed, check

the following code chart. The last 2 digits

(indicated by ss) will differ depending on the

state of your camcorder.

C:21:ss

LCD screen or Viewfinder

Self-diagnosis display

•C:ss:ss

You can service your camcorder

yourself.

•E:ss:ss

Contact your Sony dealer or local

authorized Sony facility.

E:61:ss

E:62:ss

E:91:ss

C:31:ss

C:32:ss

C:04:ss

C:22:ss

C:21:00

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Warning indicators and messages

100-0001 Warning indicator as to file

Slow flashing:

•The file is corrupted.

•The file is unreadable.

•You are trying to carry out MEMORY MIX

function on moving picture.

C:21:00 Self-diagnosis display (p. 148).

EThe battery is dead or nearly dead

Slow flashing:

•The battery is nearly dead.

Depending on conditions and battery pack

models, the E indicator may flash, even if

there are approximately 5 to 10 minutes

remaining.

Fast flashing:

•The battery is dead (p. 11).

%Moisture condensation has occurred*

Fast flashing:

•Eject the cassette, turn off your camcorder,

and leave it for about 1 hour with the cassette

compartment open (p. 152).

Warning indicator as to cassette

memory*

Slow flashing:

•No tape with cassette memory is inserted

(p. 138).

Warning indicator as to “Memory

Stick”*

Slow flashing:

•No “Memory Stick” is inserted.

Fast flashing:

•The “Memory Stick” is not readable with

your camcorder (p. 93).

•The image cannot be recorded on “Memory

Stick” (p. 114).

Warning indicator as to “Memory Stick”

formatting

Fast flashing:

•“Memory Stick” is not formatted correctly (p. 88).

•The “Memory Stick” data is corrupted.*

If indicators and messages appear in the viewfinder or the LCD screen, check the

following:

See the page in parentheses “( )” for more information.

Warning indicators

QWarning indicator as to tape

Slow flashing:

•The tape is near the end.

•No tape is inserted.*

•The write-protect tab on the cassette is out

(red) (p. 14).*

Fast flashing:

•The tape has run out.*

ZYou need to eject the cassette*

Slow flashing:

•The write-protect tab on the cassette is out

(red) (p. 14).

Fast flashing:

•Moisture condensation has occurred (p. 152).

•The tape has run out.

•The self-diagnosis display function is

activated (p. 148).

-The still image is protected*

Slow flashing:

•The still image is protected (p. 134).

Warning indicator as to the flash

Slow flashing:

•During charging.

Fast flashing:

•The self-diagnosis display function is

activated (p. 148).*

•There is something wrong with the built-in

flash or the external flash (not supplied).

* You hear the melody or beep sound.

C:21:00100–0001

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Warning messages

•CLOCK SET Reset the date and time (p. 92).

•FOR “InfoLITHIUM” Use an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (p. 12).

BATTERY ONLY

• CLEANING CASSETTE** The video heads are dirty (p. 153).

• FULL The tape cassette memory is full.*

• 16BIT AUDIO MODE is set to 16BIT (p. 89).* You cannot

dub new sound.

• REC MODE REC MODE is set to LP (p. 89).* You cannot dub new

sound.

• TAPE There is no recorded portion on the tape.* You cannot

dub new sound.

• “i.LINK” CABLE i.LINK cable is connected (p. 76).* You cannot dub

new sound.

• FULL The “Memory Stick“ is full (p. 104).*

• -The write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick“ is set to

LOCK (p. 93).*

• NO FILE No still image is recorded on the “Memory Stick“

(p. 120).*

• NO MEMORY STICK No “Memory Stick“ is inserted.*

• AUDIO ERROR You are trying to record an image with sound that

cannot be reocrded by your camcorder on “Memory

Stick” (p. 113).*

• MEMORY STICK ERROR The “Memory Stick“ data is corrupted (p. 95).*

• FORMAT ERROR The “Memory Stick” is not recognized. Check the

format (p. 88).*

• - DIRECTORY ERROR There is more than two same directions (p. 120).*

•COPY INHIBIT The tape contains copyright control signals for

•Q TAPE END The tape has reached the end of the tape.*

•Q NO TAPE Insert a cassette tape.*

* You hear the melody or beep sound.

**The x indicator and “ CLEANING CASSETTE” message appear one after

another on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder.

Warning indicators and messages

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Additional Information

Using your camcorder abroad

You can use your camcorder in any country or area with the AC power adaptor

supplied with your camcorder within 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz.

When charging the battery pack, use a commercially available AC plug adaptor [a], if

necessary, depending on the design of the wall outlet [b].

Your camcorder is an NTSC system based camcorder. If you want to view the playback

picture on a TV, it must be an NTSC system based TV with the AUDIO/VIDEO input

jack.

The following shows TV color systems used overseas.

NTSC system

Bahama Islands, Bolivia, Canada, Central America, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Jamaica,

Japan, Korea, Mexico, Peru, Surinam, Taiwan, the Philippines, the U.S.A., Venezuela,

etc.

PAL system

Australia, Austria, Belgium, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Germany, 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

SECAM system

Bulgaria, France, Guyana, Hungary, Iran, Iraq, Monaco, Poland, Russia, Ukraine, etc.

Simple setting of clock by time difference

You can easily set the clock to the local time by setting a time difference. Select WORLD

TIME in the menu settings. See page 84 for more information.

Using your camcorder abroad

AC-L10A/L10B/L10C

[b]

[a]

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Maintenance information and

precautions

Moisture condensation

If your camcorder is brought directly from a cold place to a warm place, moisture may

condense inside your camcorder, on the surface of the tape, or on the lens. In this

condition, the tape may stick to the head drum and be damaged or your camcorder may

not operate correctly. If there is moisture inside your camcorder, the beep sounds and

the % indicator flashes. When the Z indicator flashes at the same time, the cassette is

inserted in your camcorder. If moisture condenses on the lens, the indicator will not

appear.

If moisture condensation occurred

None of the functions except cassette ejection will work. Eject the cassette, turn off your

camcorder, and leave it for about one hour with the cassette compartment open. Your

camcorder can be used again if the % indicator does not appear when the power is

turned on again.

Note on moisture condensation

Moisture may condense when you bring your camcorder from a cold place into a warm

place (or vice versa) or when you use your camcorder in a hot place as follows:

•You bring your camcorder from a ski slope into a place warmed up by a heating

device.

•You bring your camcorder from an air-conditioned car or room into a hot place

outside.

•You use your camcorder after a squall or a shower.

•You use your camcorder in a high temperature and humidity place.

How to prevent moisture condensation

When you bring your camcorder from a cold place into a warm place, put your

camcorder in a plastic bag and tightly seal it. Remove the bag when the air temperature

inside the plastic bag has reached the surrounding temperature (after about one hour).

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Maintenance information

Cleaning the video head

To ensure normal recording and clear pictures, clean the video heads. The video head

may be dirty when:

•mosaic-pattern noise appears on the playback picture.

•playback pictures do not move.

•playback pictures do not appear.

•the x indicator and “ CLEANING CASSETTE” message appear one after another

or the x indicator flashes on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder.

If the above problem, [a] or [b] occurs, clean the video heads for 10 seconds with the

Sony DVM-12CLD cleaning cassette (not supplied). Check the picture and if the above

problem persists, repeat cleaning.

Cleaning the LCD screen

If fingerprints or dust make the LCD screen dirty, we recommend using a LCD

Cleaning Kit (not supplied) to clean the LCD screen.

Charging the manganese-lithium battery in your camcorder

Your camcorder is supplied with a manganese-lithium battery installed so as to retain

the date and time, etc., regardless of the setting of the POWER switch. The manganese-

lithium battery is always charged as long as you are using your camcorder. The battery,

however, will get discharged gradually if you do not use your camcorder. It will be

completely discharged in about 3 months if you do not use your camcorder at all. Even

if the manganese-lithium battery is not charged, it will not affect the camcorder

operation. To retain the date and time, etc., charge the battery if the battery is

discharged.

Charging the manganese-lithium battery:

•Connect your camcorder to house current using the AC power adaptor supplied with

your camcorder, and leave your camcorder with the POWER switch turned off for

more than 24 hours.

•Or install the fully charged battery pack in your camcorder, and leave your camcorder

with the POWER switch turned off for more than 24 hours.

Maintenance information and precautions

[a] [b]

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Maintenance information and precautions

Precautions

Camcorder operation

•Operate your camcorder on 7.2 V (battery pack) or 8.4 V (AC power adaptor).

•For DC or AC operation, use the accessories recommended in this operating

instructions.

•If any solid object or liquid get inside the casing, unplug your camcorder and have it

checked by a Sony dealer before operating it any further.

•Avoid rough handling or mechanical shock. Be particularly careful of the lens.

•Keep the POWER switch set to OFF (CHG) when you are not using your camcorder.

•Do not wrap your camcorder with a towel, for example, and operate it. Doing so

might cause heat to build up inside.

•Keep your camcorder away from strong magnetic fields or mechanical vibration.

•Do not touch the LCD screen with your fingers or a sharp-pointed object.

•If your camcorder is used in a cold place, a residual image may appear on the LCD

screen. This is not a malfunction.

•While using your camcorder, the back of the LCD screen may heat up. This is not a

malfunction.

On handling tapes

•Do not insert anything into the small holes on the rear of the cassette. These holes are

used to sense the type and thickness of the tape and if the recording tab is in or out.

•Do not open the tape protect cover or touch the tape.

•Avoid touching or damaging the terminals. To remove dust, clean the terminals with

a soft cloth.

Camcorder care

•Remove the tape, and periodically turn on the power, operate the CAMERA and VCR

sections and play back a tape for about 3 minutes when your camcorder is not to be

used for a long time.

•Clean the lens with a soft brush to remove dust. If there are fingerprints on the lens,

remove them with a soft cloth.

•Clean the camcorder body with a dry soft cloth, or a soft cloth lightly moistened with

a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of solvent which may damage the

finish.

•Do not let sand get into your camcorder. When you use your camcorder on a sandy

beach or in a dusty place, protect it from the sand or dust. Sand or dust may cause

your camcorder to malfunction, and sometimes this malfunction cannot be repaired.

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Maintenance information and precautions

AC power adaptor

•Unplug the unit from the wall outlet when you are not using the unit for a long time.

To disconnect the power cord, pull it out by the plug. Never pull the power cord itself.

•Do not operate the unit with a damaged cord or if the unit has been dropped or

damaged.

•Do not bend the power cord forcibly, or place a heavy object on it. This will damage

the cord and may cause fire or electrical shock.

•Prevent metallic objects from coming into contact with the metal parts of the

connecting section. If this happens, a short may occur and the unit may be damaged.

•Always keep metal contacts clean.

•Do not disassemble the unit.

•Do not apply mechanical shock or drop the unit.

•While the unit is in use, particularly during charging, keep it away from AM receivers

and video equipment. AM receivers and video equipment disturb AM reception and

video operation.

•The unit becomes warm during use. This is not a malfunction.

•Do not place the unit in locations that are:

– Extremely hot or cold

– Dusty or dirty

– Very humid

– Vibrating

Battery pack

•Use only the specified charger or video equipment with the charging function.

•To prevent accident from a short circuit, do not allow metal objects to come into

contact with the battery terminals.

•Keep the battery pack away from fire.

•Never expose the battery pack to temperatures above 140°F (60°C), such as in a car

parked in the sun or under direct sunlight.

•Keep the battery pack dry.

•Do not expose the battery pack to any mechanical shock.

•Do not disassemble nor modify the battery pack.

•Attach the battery pack to the video equipment securely.

•Charging while some capacity remains does not affect the original battery capacity.

Notes on dry batteries

To avoid possible damage from battery leakage or corrosion, observe the following:

–Be sure to insert the batteries with the + – polarities matched to the + – marks.

–Dry batteries are not rechargeable.

–Do not use a combination of new and old batteries.

–Do not use different types of batteries.

–Current flows from batteries when you are not using them for a long time.

–Do not use leaking batteries.

If batteries are leaking

•Wipe off the liquid in the battery compartment carefully before replacing the batteries.

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

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

doctor.

If any problem occurs, unplug your camcorder and contact your nearest Sony dealer.

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Specifications

Video camera

recorder

System

Video recording system

2 rotary heads

Helical scanning system

Audio recording system

Rotary heads, PCM system

Quantization: 12 bits (Fs 32

kHz, stereo 1, stereo 2), 16 bits

(Fs 48 kHz, stereo)

Video signal

NTSC color, EIA standards

Usable cassette

Mini DV cassette with the

mark printed

Tape speed

SP: Approx. 18.81 mm/s

LP: Approx. 12.56 mm/s

Recording/playback time

(using cassette DVM60)

SP: 1 hour

LP: 1.5 hours

Fastforward/rewind time

(using cassette DVM60)

Approx. 2 min. and 30 seconds

Viewfinder

Electric viewfinder (color)

Image device

1/4 type CCD (Charge Coupled

Device)

Approx. 1,070,000 pixels

(Effective (still): 1,000,000

pixels)

(Effective (moving): 690,000

pixels)

Lens

Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T*

Combined power zoom lens

Filter diameter: 1 1/2 in

(37 mm)

10× (Optical), 120× (Digital)

Focal length

3/16 - 1 11/16 in. (4.2 - 42 mm)

When converted to a 35 mm

still camera

Camera mode:

1 15/16 - 19 in. (48 - 480 mm)

Memory mode:

1 5/8 - 15 3/4 in. (40 - 400 mm)

Color temperature

Auto, HOLD (Hold), nIndoor

(3200K), Outdoor (5800K)

Minimum illumination

7 lux (F 1.8)

0 lux (in the NightShot mode)*

* Objects unable to be seen due

to the dark can be shot with

infrared lighting.

Input/Output connectors

S video input/output

4-pin mini DIN

Luminance signal: 1 Vp-p,

75 ohms, unbalanced

Chrominance signal: 0.286 Vp-p,

75 ohms, unbalanced

Audio/Video input/output

AV MINI JACK, 1 Vp-p,

75 ohms, unbalanced, sync

negative

327 mV, (at output impedance

more than 47 kilohms)

Output impedance with less

than 2.2 kilohms/Stereo

minijack

(ø 3.5mm)

Input impedance more than

47 kilohms

DV input/output

4-pin connector

Headphone jack

Stereo minijack (ø 3.5 mm)

LANC jack

Stereo mini-minijack

(ø 2.5 mm)

USB jack

mini-B

MIC jack

Minijack, 0.388 mV low

impedance with 2.5 to 3.0 V DC,

output impedance 6.8 kilohms

(ø 3.5 mm)

Stereo type

LCD screen

Picture

2.5 type

2 × 1 1/2 in. (49.9 × 37.3 mm)

Total dot number

200,640 (880 × 228)

General

Power requirements

7.2 V (battery pack)

8.4 V (AC power adaptor)

Average power consumption

(when using the battery pack)

During camera recording using

LCD

4,2 W

Viewfinder

3,6 W

Operating temperature

32 °F to 104 °F (0 °C to 40 °C)

Storage temperature

–4 °F to +140 °F

(–20 °C to +60 °C)

Dimensions (Approx.)

2 3/8 × 4 7/8 × 4 7/8 in.

(60 × 122 × 122 mm) (w/h/d)

Mass (approx.)

1 lb 4 oz (590 g)

main unit only

1 lb 8 oz (690 g)

including the battery pack,

NP-FM50, cassette DVM60, lens

cap and shoulder strap

Supplied accessories

See page 5.

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Specifications

AC power adaptor

Power requirements

100 - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz

Power consumption

23 W

Output voltage

DC OUT: 8.4 V, 1.5 A in the

operating mode

Operating temperature

32 °F to 104 °F (0 °C to 40 °C)

Storage temperature

–4 °F to +140 °F (–20 °C to

+60 °C)

Dimensions (approx.)

5 × 1 9/16 × 2 1/2 in.

(125 × 39 × 62 mm) (w/h/d)

excluding projecting parts

Mass (approx.)

9.8 oz (280 g)

excluding mains lead

Cord length (approx.)

Power cord: 6.6 feet (2 m)

Connecting cord: 5.2 feet

(1.6 m)

Battery pack

Output voltage

DC 7.2 V

Capacity

8.5 Wh (1,180 mA)

Dimensions (approx.)

1 9/16 × 13/16 × 2 1/4 in.

(38.2 × 20.5 × 55.6 mm)

(w/h/d)

Mass (approx.)

2.7 oz (76 g)

Type

Lithium ion

“Memory Stick”

Memory

Flash memory

4MB: MSA-4A

Operating voltage

2.7-3.6V

Power consumption

Approx. 45mA in the operating

mode

Approx. 130µA in the standby

mode

Dimensions (approx.)

2 × 1/8 × 7/8 in.

(50 × 2.8 × 21.5 mm) (w/h/d)

Mass (approx.)

0.14 oz (4 g)

Design and specifications are

subject to change without

notice.

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— Quick Reference —

Identifying the parts and controls

1Lens Cap (p. 15)

2OPEN button (p. 15)

3LCD screen (p. 16)

4Battery pack/Battery terminal cover

(p. 10)

5Microphone

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

video products.

When purchasing Sony video products, Sony recommends that you

purchase accessories with this “GENUINE VIDEO ACCESSORIES”

mark.

Camcorder

Notes on the intelligent accessory shoe

•The intelligent accessory shoe supplies power to optional accessories such as a video

light or microphone.

•The intelligent accessory shoe is linked to the POWER switch, allowing you to turn the

power supplied by the shoe on and off. Refer to the operating instructions of the

accessory for further information.

•The intelligent accessory shoe has a safety device for fixing the installed accessory

securely. To connect an accessory, press down and push it to the end, and then tighten

the screw.

•To remove an accessory, loosen the screw, and then press down and pull out the

accessory.

6Intelligent accessory shoe (p. 73)

7Eyecup

8Viewfinder (p. 18)

9AUDIO/VIDEO ID-2 jack

(p. 27, 33, 56, 110)

q; BATTERY RELEASE lever (p. 10)

159

Quick Reference

Identifying the parts and controls

qa MEMORY PLAY button (p. 120)

qs VOLUME buttons (p. 24)

qd MEMORY INDEX button (p. 121)

qf DISPLAY button (p. 25)

qg MPEG BX/PB ZOOM button

(p. 49, 123)

qh END SEARCH button (p. 23)

qj MEMORY DELETE button (p. 135)

qk MEMORY +/– buttons (p. 120)

ql MEMORY MIX button (p. 115)

w; DIGITAL EFFECT button (p. 39, 48)

wa TITLE button (p. 77)

ws Video control buttons (p. 26)

x STOP (stop)

m REW (rewind)

N PLAY (playback)

M FF (fastforward)

X PAUSE (pause)

z REC (record)

160

Identifying the parts and controls

wd LOCK switch (p. 15)

wf SEL/PUSH EXEC dial (p. 84)

wg Viewfinder lens adjustment lever

(p. 18)

wh START/STOP button (p. 15)

wj POWER switch (p. 15)

wk (flash) button (p. 30, 105)

wl Tripod receptacle

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

your camcorder.

e; Cassette compartment (p. 14)

ea MEMORY RELEASE lever (p. 95)

es “Memory Stick” slot (p. 95)

ed OPEN/Z EJECT lever (p. 14)

wf e;

161

Quick Reference

About the Holding Grip

Hold the Holding Grip firmly as illustrated.

ef MIC (PLUG IN POWER) jack

Connect an external microphone

(not supplied). This jack also accepts

a “plug-in-power” microphone.

eg i (headphones) jack

When you use headphones, the speaker

on your camcorder is silent.

eh Access lamp (p. 95)

ej RESET button (p. 147)

Identifying the parts and controls

ek Focus ring (p. 45)

el Lens

r; Camera recording lamp (p. 15)

ra Infrared rays emitter (p. 21, 28, 61)

rs Remote sensor

rd Holdind Grip

Note on the Carl Zeiss lens

Your camcorder is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens which can reproduce a fine

image.

The lens for your camcorder was developed jointly by Carl Zeiss, in Germany, and

Sony Corporation. It adopts the MTF# measurement system for video camera and

offers a quality as the Carl Zeiss lens.

The lenz for your camcorder is also T*-coated to suppress unwanted reflection and

faithfully reproduce colors.

#MTF is an abbreviation of Modulation Transfer Function.

The value number indicates the amount of light of a subject penetrating into the

lens.

ef ek

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rf (self-timer) button (p. 22, 107)

rg SUPER LASER LINK button (p. 28)

rh MENU button (p. 84)

rj EXPOSURE button (p. 44)

rk FADER button (p. 37)

rl BACK LIGHT button (p. 20)

Identifying the parts and controls

t; SUPER NIGHTSHOT button (p. 21)

ta NIGHTSHOT switch (p. 21)

ts PHOTO button (p. 29, 102)

td Power zoom lever (p. 19)

tf FOCUS switch (p. 45)

tg S VIDEO jack (p. 27, 33, 56, 114)

th Grip strap

Fastening the grip strap

Fasten the grip strap firmly.

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Quick Reference

tj Flash (p. 30, 105)

tk Photocell window for flash

Do not block this window when

recording.

tl DV IN/OUT jack (p. 57, 114)

Identifying the parts and controls

y; (USB) jack (p. 126)

ya CHARGE lamp (p. 11)

ys LANC jack

yd DC IN jack (p. 11)

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Identifying the parts and controls

Remote Commander

The buttons that have the same name on the Remote Commander as on your camcorder

function identically to the buttons on your camcorder.

To prepare the Remote Commander

Insert two size AA (R6) batteries by matching the + and – polarities on the batteries to

the + – marks inside the battery compartment.

Notes on the Remote Commander

•Point the remote sensor away from strong light sources such as direct sunlight or

overhead lighting. Otherwise, the Remote Commander may not function properly.

•Your camcorder works in the commander mode VTR 2. Commander modes 1, 2 and 3

are used to distinguish your camcorder from other Sony VCRs to avoid remote control

misoperation. If you use another Sony VCR in the commander mode VTR 2, we

recommend changing the commander mode or covering the sensor of the VCR with

black paper.

1PHOTO button (p. 29, 102)

2DISPLAY button (p. 25)

3Memory control buttons (p. 120)

4SEARCH MODE button (p. 54)

5Video control buttons (p. 26)

6 REC button (p. 15)

7 MARK button (p. 66)

8Transmitter

Point toward the remote sensor to

control your camcorder after turning on

your camcorder.

9ZERO SET MEMORY button (p. 50)

q; START/STOP button (p. 15)

qa DATA CODE button (p. 25)

qs Power zoom button (p. 19)

qd ./> buttons (p. 54)

qf AUDIO DUB button (p. 75)

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Quick Reference

Identifying the parts and controls

Operation indicators

1Cassette memory indicator (p. 20, 138)

2Remaining battery time indicator

(p. 20)

3Zoom indicator (p. 19)/Exposure

indicator (p. 44)/Data file name

indicator (p. 93)

4Digital effect indicator (p. 39)/

MEMORY MIX indicator (p. 115)/

FADER indicator (p. 36)

516:9WIDE indicator (p. 35)

6Picture effect indicator (p. 38)

7Data code indicator (p. 25)

8Volume indicator (p. 24)/Date

indicator (p. 20)

9PROGRAM AE indicator (p. 42)

0Backlight indicator (p. 20)

qa SteadyShot off indicator (p. 85)

qs Manual focus/Infinity indicator (p. 45)

qd Recording mode indicator (p. 20, 89)

qf Self-timer indicator (p. 22)

qg STBY/REC indicator (p. 15)/Video

control mode indicator (p. 26)/Image

size indicator (p. 98)/Image quality

mode indicator (p. 96)

qh NIGHTSHOT indicator (p. 21)

qj Warning indicators (p. 149)

qk Tape counter indicator (p. 50)/Time

code indicator (p. 20)/Self-diagnosis

indicator (p. 148)/Tape photo indicator

(p. 29)/Memory photo indicator

(p. 102)/Image number indicator

(p. 121)

ql Remaining tape indicator (p. 20)/

Memory playback indicator (p. 121)

w; ZERO SET MEMORY indicator (p. 50)

wa END SEARCH indicator (p. 23)

ws A/V t DV indicator (p. 68)/DV IN

indicator (p. 70)

wd Audio mode indicator (p. 89)

wf Data file name indicator (p. 116)/Time

indicator (p. 20)

This indicator appears when the

MEMORY MIX functions work.

wg Flash indicator

This indicator appears only when the

flash is in use.

wh Continuous mode indicator (p. 103)

120min STBY 0:12:34

–+12min

ST I LL ZERO SET

16 : 9WI DE MEMORY

NEG . ART END

AUTO

60 AWB A

F11 16BIT

100- 0001

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Functions to adjust exposure (in the recording mode)

•In a dark place

•In insufficient light

•In dark environments such as sunset,

fireworks, or general night views

•Shooting backlit subjects

•In spotlight, such as at the theater or a formal

event

•In strong light or reflected light, such as at a

beach in midsummer or on a ski slope

Functions to give images more impact (in the recording mode)

•Smooth transition between scenes

•Taking a still picture

•Digital processing of images

•Creating a soft background for subjects

•Superimposing a title

Functions to give a natural appearance to your recordings

(in the recording mode)

•Preventing deterioration of picture quality in

digital zoom

•Focusing manually

•Shooting distant subjects

•Recording fast-moving subjects

Functions to be used in editing (in the recording mode)

•Watching the picture on a wide-screen TV

•Viewing images using a personal computer

Functions to be used after recording (in the playback mode)

•Digital processing of recorded images

•Displaying the date/time or various settings

when you recorded

•Quickly locating a desired scene

•Searching for scenes having a title

•Searching for scenes recorded in the photo

mode

•Scanning scenes recorded in the photo mode

•Playing back monaural sound or sub sound

•Playing back the picture on a TV without

connecting cord

•Enlarging still images

Quick Function Guide

NIGHTSHOT (p. 21)

Low lux mode (p. 42)

Sunset & moon mode (p. 42)

BACK LIGHT (p. 20)

Spotlight mode (p. 42)

Beach & ski mode (p. 42)

FADER (p. 36)

Tape photo recording (p. 29)/

Memory photo recording (p. 102)

PICTURE EFFECT (p. 38)/

DIGITAL EFFECT (p. 39)

Soft portrait mode (p. 42)

TITLE (p. 77)

D ZOOM [MENU] (p. 84)

Manual focus (p. 45)

Landscape mode (p. 42)

Sports lesson mode (p. 42)

Wide mode (p. 35)

“Memory Stick” (p. 93)

PICTURE EFFECT (p. 47)/

DIGITAL EFFECT (p. 48)

Data code (p. 25)

Zero set memory (p. 50)

Title search (p. 51)

Photo search (p. 54)

Photo scan (p. 55)

HiFi SOUND [MENU] (p. 86)

SUPER LASER LINK (p. 28)

PB ZOOM (p. 49)

Index

A, B

AC power adaptor.................. 11

Adjusting viewfinder ............. 18

Audio dubbing........................ 73

AUDIO MIX ............................ 86

Audio mode............................. 89

Auto red-eye reduction.. 30, 105

AUTO SHTR............................ 85

A/V connecting cable

............................ 27, 33, 56, 110

BACK LIGHT .......................... 20

Battery pack ............................. 10

BEEP ......................................... 91

C, D

Camera chromakey .............. 115

Cassette memory .............. 8, 138

Charging battery..................... 11

Charging manganese-lithium

battery ................................. 153

Clock set ................................... 92

Connection

(viewing on TV) ................... 27

(dubbing a tape)............ 56, 57

Continuous ............................ 103

Data code ................................. 25

Date search .............................. 52

DEMO....................................... 90

DIGITAL EFFECT ............ 39, 48

Digital program editing......... 58

DISPLAY.................................. 25

DOT .......................................... 36

Dual sound track tape.......... 139

Dubbing a tape........................ 56

DV connecting cable

........................................ 57, 110

END SEARCH......................... 23

Exposure .................................. 44

External microphone

(not supplied) ........................ 161

F, G, H

FADER ..................................... 36

Fade in/out.............................. 36

Flash.................................. 30, 105

FLASH MOTION.................... 39

FOCUS...................................... 45

Format ................................ 88, 93

Full charge ............................... 11

Grip strap............................... 162

i (Headphone) jack ............. 161

Heads...................................... 153

HiFi SOUND ........................... 86

Holding Grip ..................... 6, 161

I, J, K, L

i.LINK ..................................... 140

Image protection ................... 134

Image quality mode ............... 96

Image size ................................ 98

INDEX (Multiple) display ... 121

“InfoLITHIUM” battery ........ 12

Infrared rays emitter ... 21, 28, 61

Insert editing ........................... 71

Intelligent accessory shoe .... 158

JPEG.......................................... 93

Labeling a cassette .................. 82

LANC jack......................... 163

LCD screen .............................. 16

LUMINANCEKEY ................. 39

M, N

Main sound............................ 139

Manual focus ........................... 45

Memory chromakey ............. 115

Memory luminancekey........ 115

MEMORY MIX...................... 115

Memory PB ZOOM .............. 132

Memory photo recording

.............................................. 102

“Memory Stick” ...................... 93

Menu settings .......................... 84

Memory overlap ................... 115

Mirror mode ............................ 16

Moisture condensation ........ 152

MONOTONE .......................... 36

MPEG ....................................... 93

MPEG movie recording ....... 111

NIGHTSHOT .......................... 21

Normal charge ........................ 11

NTSC system ......................... 151

O, P, Q

OLD MOVIE............................ 39

Operation indicators ............ 165

OVERLAP ........................ 36, 115

Photo save.............................. 118

Photo scan................................ 55

Photo search ............................ 54

PICTURE EFFECT ............ 38, 47

Picture search .......................... 26

Playback pause........................ 26

Power sources

(house current) ..................... 13

(car battery) .......................... 13

(battery pack) ....................... 10

Power zoom............................. 19

Print mark .............................. 137

PROGRAM AE....................... 42

Recording time........................ 12

Remaining battery time

indicator ................................ 20

Remaining tape indicator ...... 20

Remote Commander ............ 164

Remote sensor ....................... 161

RESET ..................................... 147

S video jack .......... 27, 33, 56, 110

Self-diagnosis display .......... 148

Self-timer recording

.................................. 22, 32, 107

SEL/PUSH EXEC dial ........... 84

Signal convert function.......... 68

Skip scan .................................. 26

Slide show.............................. 133

Slow playback ......................... 26

SLOW SHUTTER.................... 39

STEADYSHOT ........................ 85

Stereo tape ............................. 139

STILL ........................................ 39

Sub sound .............................. 139

SUPER LASER LINK ............. 28

SUPER NIGHTSHOT............. 21

T, U, V

Tape counter............................ 20

Tape PB ZOOM....................... 49

Tape photo recording............. 29

Telephoto ................................. 19

Time code................................. 20

Title ........................................... 77

Title search............................... 51

TRAIL ....................................... 39

Transition................................. 16

TV color systems................... 151

USB jack ................................. 126

W, X, Y, Z

Warning indicators............... 149

White balance .......................... 34

Wide-angle .............................. 19

Wide mode .............................. 35

WIPE......................................... 36

WORLD TIME......................... 91

Write-protect tab..................... 14

Zero set memory............... 50, 71

Zoom ........................................ 19

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