3-866-965-12 (1)
©1999 by Sony Corporation
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-PC3
Digital
Video Camera
Recorder
Model No. DCR-PC3 Model No. AC-
Serial No. Serial No.
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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 CANADA
DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM ION BATTERY.
LITHIUM ION BATTERY.
DISPOSE OF PROPERLY.
You can return your unwanted lithium ion batteries
to your nearest Factory Service Center.
Note: In some areas the disposal of lithium ion
batteries in household or business trash may
be prohibited.
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 customers in CANADA
CAUTION
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE
BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
“Memory Stick”
For customers in CANADA
This Class B digital apparatus complies with
Canadian ICES-003.
Battery pack
For customers in CANADA
THIS CLASS [B] DIGITAL APPARATUS COMPLIES
WITH CANADIAN ICES-003.
CET APPAREIL NUMÉRIQUE DE LA CLASSE [B]
EST CONFORME À LA NORME NMB-003 DU
CANADA.
Getting started
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Table of contents
• Windows is registered trademarks licensed to
Microsoft Corporation, registered in the U.S.A. and
other countries.
• All other product names mentioned herein may be
the trademarks or registered trademarks of their
respective companies.
Furthermore, “” and “” are not mentioned in each
case in this manual.
Quick Start Guide ......................................... 4
Getting started
Using this manual ................................... 6
Checking supplied accessories.............. 8
Step 1 Preparing the power supply..... 9
Charging the battery pack .............. 9
Installing the battery pack ............ 12
Connecting to a wall outlet ........... 13
Step 2 Inserting a cassette ................... 14
Step 3 Using a touch panel ................. 15
Recording – Basics
Recording a picture .............................. 17
Shooting backlit subjects
(BACK LIGHT) ........................ 23
Shooting in the dark (NightShot)
.................................................... 23
END SEARCH ................................ 25
Playback – Basics
Playing back a tape ............................... 26
Viewing the recording on TV.............. 30
Advanced Recording Operations
Photo recording..................................... 31
Using the wide mode ........................... 33
Using the fader function ...................... 34
Using special effects – Picture effect .. 37
Using special effects – Digital effect... 39
Adjusting the white balance manually
........................................................... 42
Using the PROGRAM AE function .... 43
Adjusting the exposure manually ...... 45
Focusing manually................................ 46
Advanced Playback Operations
Playing back a tape with picture effects
........................................................... 47
Playing back a tape with digital effects
........................................................... 48
Quickly locating a scene using the zero
set memory function ...................... 49
Searching a recording by date
– Date search ................................... 50
Searching the boundaries of recorded
tape by title – Title search ............. 52
Searching for a photo – Photo search/
Photo scan ....................................... 53
Editing
Dubbing a tape ...................................... 55
Editing partially on a DV tape – DV
synchro-editing............................... 57
Recording video or TV programs....... 59
Inserting a scene from a VCR .............. 63
Audio dubbing ...................................... 65
Superimposing a title ........................... 69
Making your own titles ........................ 72
Labeling a cassette ................................ 74
Customizing Your Camcorder
Changing the menu settings................ 76
Resetting the date and time ................. 82
“Memory Stick” operations
Using a “Memory Stick”–introduction
........................................................... 83
Recording still images on “Memory
Stick”s – Memory photo recording
........................................................... 90
Superimposing a still picture in a
“Memory Stick” on a moving
picture – MEMORY MIX ............... 93
Recording an image from a mini DV
tape as a still image ........................ 96
Copying still images from a mini DV
tape – Photo save............................ 98
Viewing a still picture – Memory photo
playback......................................... 100
Playing back images in a continuous
loop – SLIDE SHOW.................... 104
Preventing accidental erasure
– Image protection........................ 105
Deleting images................................... 106
Writing a print mark – PRINT MARK
......................................................... 109
Additional Information
Using the viewfinder .......................... 110
Usable cassettes ................................... 111
Troubleshooting .................................. 113
Self-diagnosis display ........................ 118
Warning indicators and messages.... 119
Using your camcorder abroad .......... 121
Maintenance information and
precautions .................................... 122
Specifications ....................................... 127
Quick Reference
Identifying the parts and controls .... 128
Quick Function Guide ........................ 135
Index ........................................ Back cover
Quick Start Guide
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2
3
Quick Start Guide
This chapter introduces you to the basic features of your
camcorder. See the page in parentheses “( )” for more
information.
Slide the BATT RELEASE
lever to remove the
connecting plate from your
camcorder.
Connecting
plate
Inserting a cassette (p. 14)
Connecting the power cord (p. 13)
Use the battery pack when using your camcorder outdoors (p. 12).
1Slide OPEN/ZEJECT
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.
AC adaptor
(supplied)
3Close the cassette
compartment by
pressing the
mark on the cassette
compartment.
4After the cassette
compartment going
down completely,
close the lid until it
clicks.
DK connecting cord
(supplied)
Remove the battery
terminal cover. And then
attach the connecting
plate to your camcorder.
Quick Start Guide
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Quick Start Guide
Recording a picture (p. 17)
Viewfinder
When the LCD
panel is closed, pull
out the viewfinder
until it clicks. Use
the viewfinder
placing your eye
against its eyecup.
Monitoring the playback picture on the LCD
screen (p. 26)
NOTE
Do not pick up your camcorder by
holding the viewfinder, the LCD
panel or the battery pack.
1Set the POWER
switch to VTR while
pressing the small
green button.
3Press of the touch panel to
rewind the tape.
4Press of the touch panel to start
playback.
NOTE
When using the touch panel, press
operation buttons lightly with your thumb
supporting the LCD screen from the
backside of it. Do not press the LCD screen
with sharp-pointed objects such as pens.
2Set the START/STOP MODE
switch to .
4Press START/STOP. Your camcorder
starts recording. To stop recording,
press START/STOP again.
1Remove the lens cap.
3Set the POWER switch to CAMERA
while pressing the small green
button. The power lamp lights up.
START/STOP
MODE
5SEC
ANTI GROUND SHOOTING
POWER
VTR
MEMORY
CAMERA
OFF
L
O
C
K
POWER
VTR
MEMORY
CAMERA
OFF
L
O
C
K
POWER
VTR
MEMORY
CAMERA
OFF
L
O
C
K
2Press OPEN
to OPEN the
LCD panel.
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— 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. 25, 29)
•Searching a recording by date – date search (p. 50)
•Photo search (p. 53).
The functions you can operate only with the cassette memory are:
•Searching the boundaries of recorded tape by title – title search (p. 52)
•Superimposing a title (p. 69)
•Making your own titles (p. 72)
•Labeling a cassette (p. 74).
For details, see page 111.
You see this mark in the introduction of the features that operate only with
cassette memory.
Tapes with cassette memory are marked by (Cassette Memory).
Getting started
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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.
Copyright precautions
Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted.
Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the provision of the
copyright laws.
Precautions on camcorder care
•The LCD screen and/or the color viewfinder are manufactured using high-
precision technology. However, there may be some tiny black spots and/or
bright spots (red, blue or green in color) that constantly appear on the LCD
screen and/or in the color viewfinder. These spots occur normally in the
manufacturing process and do not affect the recorded picture in any way.
Effective number of pixels is 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 or the LCD screen toward
the sun. The inside of the viewfinder or LCD screen may be damaged [c].
[a] [b] [c]
Contents of the recording cannot be compensated if recording or playback is not made due to a
malfunction of the camcorder, video tape, etc.
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Checking supplied accessories
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1 RMT-811 Wireless Remote
Commander (1) (p. 133)
2 AC-VF10 power adaptor (1), Power
cord (1) (p. 9)
3 NP-FS11 battery pack (1) (p. 9, 12)
4 Size AA (R6) battery for Remote
Commander (2) (p. 133).
5 Serial port adaptor for “Memory
Stick” (1), PC serial cable (1), AC
adaptor for Serial port adaptor (1)
(p. 103)
12
3
4
5
6
7
Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder.
9
0
6 “Memory Stick” (1) (p. 83)
7 A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 30, 59)
8 Lens cap (1) (p. 17)
9 Application software: PictureGear
3.2Lite (CD ROM) (1) (p. 103)
0 DK-115 Connecting cord (1) (p. 13)
qa Battery terminal cover (1) (p. 12)
qs Cleaning cloth (1) (p. 123)
qa
qs
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Getting started
Step 1 Preparing the power supply
Charging the battery pack
Use the battery pack after charging it for your camcorder.
Your camcorder operates only with the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (S series).
“InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
(1) Connect the power cord to the AC adaptor.
(2) Align the hooks of the battery pack with the AC adaptor. Then fit the battery
pack in the direction of the arrow.
(3) Connect the power cord to a wall outlet. 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.
1 2
3
CHARGE
Charging time
Battery pack Full charge (Normal charge)
NP-FS11 (supplied) 170 (110)
NP-FS21 265 (205)
NP-FS31 360 (300)
NP-F10 145 (85)
NP-F20 220 (160)
NP-F30 295 (235)
Approximate number of minutes to charge an empty battery pack
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Recording time
Recording with Recording with
Battery pack the viewfinder the LCD screen
Continuous* Typical** Continuous* Typical**
NP-FS11 (supplied) 70 (60) 35 (30) 55 (50) 30 (25)
NP-FS21 150 (135) 85 (70) 120 (110) 60 (55)
NP-FS31 235 (210) 120 (105) 185 (170) 95 (85)
NP-F10 60 (50) 30 (25) 45 (40) 25 (20)
NP-F20 120 (105) 65 (55) 95 (85) 50 (40)
NP-F30 175 (160) 90 (80) 140 (125) 70 (60)
Approximate number of 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-FS11 (supplied) 60 (50) 75 (70)
NP-FS21 130 (115) 165 (145)
NP-FS31 200 (145) 250 (235)
NP-F10 50 (45) 60 (55)
NP-F20 100 (90) 130 (115)
NP-F30 150 (135) 190 (170)
Approximate number of 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.
Step 1 Preparing the power supply
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Getting started
To remove the battery pack
Slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow.
Note on NP-F10/FS11
The battery life will be shorter when you carry out recording in a cold place or with the
LCD panel opened. We recommend that you use the NP-FS21/FS31 large capacity
battery pack (not supplied).
If there is a slight difference in shape between the plug of power cord and the
terminal of AC power adaptor
It is ignorable for their mutual connection and power supply.
Plug the power cord deeply
Be sure to plug the power cord deeply into the terminal of AC power adaptor so that it
is firmly locked. If there is a gap between the plug of power cord and the terminal of
AC power adaptor, it does not affect the efficiency of the AC power adaptor.
What is ”InfoLITHIUM”?
The “InfoLITHIUM” is a lithium ion battery pack which can exchange data such as
battery consumption with compatible video equipment. This unit is compatible with the
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (S series). Your camcorder operates only with the
“InfoLITHIUM” battery. “InfoLITHIUM” S series battery packs have the
mark.
“InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
Step 1 Preparing the power supply
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Installing the battery pack
Install the battery pack to use your camcorder outdoors.
(1) While sliding BATT 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 remaining battery time indicator
The remaining battery time indicator on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder roughly
indicates the recording time. The indicator may not be correct, depending on the
conditions in which you recording. When you close the LCD panel and open it again, it
takes about 1 minute for the correct remaining battery time to be displayed.
Note on battery terminal cover
To protect the battery terminals, install the battery terminal cover after the battery pack
is removed.
Step 1 Preparing the power supply
1 2
1
2
13
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 adaptor.
(1) Connect the supplied connecting cord to the DC OUT jack on the AC adaptor.
(2) Slide the connecting plate in the direction of the arrow.
(3) Connect the power cord to the AC adaptor.
(4) Connect the power cord to a wall outlet.
To remove the connecting plate
The connecting plate is removed in the same way as the battery pack.
WARNING
The power cord must only be changed at a qualified service shop.
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.
Note
Keep the AC adaptor away from your camcorder if the picture is disturbed.
Using a car battery
Use Sony DC Adaptor/Charger (not supplied).
Step 1 Preparing the power supply
31, 2
4
14
(1) Prepare the power supply (p. 9).
(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. 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. 111).
To prevent misoperation of your camcorder
Set the POWER switch to OFF when you insert and eject a cassette.
To prevent accidental erasure
Slide the write-protect tab on the cassette to expose the red mark.
Step 2 Inserting a cassette
2 3, 4
5
OPEN/Z EJECT
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Getting started
Your camcorder has operation buttons on the LCD screen. Touch the LCD panel
directly to operate each function.
In the recording/playback mode
(1) Prepare the power supply (p. 9).
(2) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA (in the recording mode)/VTR (in the
playback mode) while pressing the small green button.
(3) Press OPEN to open the LCD panel.
(4) Press FN. Operation buttons appear on the LCD screen.
(5) Press PAGE2 to go to PAGE2. Operation buttons appear on the LCD screen.
(6) Press a desired operation item. Refer to relevant pages for each function.
To return to FN
Press EXIT.
To execute settings
Press EXEC or OK.
To cancel settings
Press OFF to return to PAGE1/PAGE2.
Step 3 Using a touch panel
245,6
1
3
FN
PAGE1 PAGE2 EXIT
MENU END
SCH
FADER DIG
EFFT
MEM
MIX
EXPO–
SURE
PAGE1 PAGE2 EXIT
TITLE LCD
BRT
VOL
POWER
VTR
MEMORY
CAMERA
OFF
L
O
C
K
In CAMERA mode
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Step 3 Using a touch panel
Notes
•When using the touch panel, press operation buttons with your thumb supporting the
LCD screen from the back side of it or press those buttons lightly with your index
finger. Do not press them with sharp-pointed objects such as pens.
•Do not touch the LCD screen with wet hands.
•If FN is not on the LCD screen, touch the LCD screen lightly to make it appear. You
can control the display with DISPLAY/TOUCH PANEL on your camcorder.
•When operation buttons do not work even if you press them, an adjustment is
required (CALIBRATION) (p. 124).
When executing each item
The green bar appears above the item.
If the items are not available
The color of items changes to gray.
Touch panel
You can operate with the touch panel using the viewfinder (p. 110).
Press FN to display the following buttons:
In CAMERA mode
PAGE1 MENU, END SEARCH, FADER, DIGITAL EFFECT, MEMORY MIX,
EXPOSURE
PAGE2 TITLE, LCD BRIGHT, VOLUME
In VTR mode
PAGE1 MENU, LCD BRIGHT, VOLUME, END SEARCH
PAGE2 TITLE, DIGITAL EFFECT, REC CONTROL
See p. 86 for MEMORY mode.
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Recording – Basics
5
4
3
2
40min
REC
0:00:01
1
POWER
VTR
MEMORY
CAMERA
OFF
POWER
VTR
MEMORY
CAMERA
OFF
L
O
C
K
L
O
C
K
— 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. 9 to p. 14).
(3) Pull out the viewfinder until it clicks.
(4) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA while pressing the small green button. The
power lamp under the POWER switch flashes, and then your camcorder is set
to the standby mode. (It takes about five seconds.)
(5) 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.
Microphone
Camera recording
lamp
After recording
(1) Set the POWER switch to OFF.
(2) Set the viewfinder back to the previous position.
(3) Eject the cassette.
(4) Remove the battery pack.
LOCK
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Notes
•Fasten the grip strap firmly. Do not touch the built-in microphone during recording.
•When the viewfinder is not pull out until it clicks, the picture does not appear in the
viewfinder even if the LCD panel is closed.
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. (p. 76) In the LP mode, you can
record 1.5 times as long as in the SP mode. The picture is not distorted.
When you record a tape in the LP mode on your camcorder, we recommend playing the
tape on your camcorder.
While the POWER lamp is flashing
Images do not appear on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder.
Note on the LOCK
When you slide the LOCK to the left, the POWER switch can no longer be set to
MEMORY accidentally. The LOCK 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. When you change the
battery pack, set the POWER switch to OFF.
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. 25).
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, and
to CAMERA again.
When you record in the SP and LP modes on one tape or you record in the LP
mode
•The transition between scenes is not smooth.
•The playback picture may be distorted or the time code may not be written properly
between scenes.
Recording a picture
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Recording – Basics
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.
Pull out the viewfinder and move the viewfinder lens adjustment lever.
Note
When the viewfinder is not pull out until it clicks, the picture does not appear in the
viewfinder.
Shooting with the LCD screen
Press OPEN to open the LCD panel.
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
in the viewfinder and on the LCD screen (Mirror mode).
When closing the LCD panel, set it vertically until it clicks, and swing it into the
camcorder body.
Note
Shooting with the LCD screen makes battery life shorter than using the viewfinder.
Recording a picture
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Adjusting the brightness of the LCD screen
(1) In the standby/recording mode, press FN and select PAGE2 (p. 15).
(2) Press LCD BRT. The screen to adjust the brightness of the LCD screen appears.
(3) Adjust the brightness of the LCD screen using –/+.
–: to dim
+: to brighten
(4) Press
OK to return to PAGE1/PAGE2.
To return to FN
Press EXIT.
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 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 you press FN
The does not appear on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder.
LCD screen backlight
You can change the brightness of the backlight. Select LCD B.L. in the menu settings
(p. 76).
Even if you adjust the LCD screen backlight or brightness of the LCD screen
The recorded picture will not be affected.
Recording a picture
1
2,3
FN
180°
90°
LCD
BRT
LCD BRT
–+
OK
the bar indicator
OPEN
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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)
Zoom greater than 10× is performed digitally, if you set D ZOOM to ON in the menu
settings. The digital zoom function is set to OFF as a default setting (p. 76).
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 go toward the “T” side. Set D ZOOM to OFF in
the menu settings. Otherwise the digital zoom activates without notice (p. 76).
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 ON.
W
T
T
W
T
W
T
W
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START/STOP MODE setting
: Recording starts when you press START/STOP, and stops when you press it
again (default setting).
ANTI GROUND SHOOTING :
Your camcorder records only while you press START/STOP. Use this mode to
avoid recording unnecessary scenes.
5SEC: When you press use this mode to START/STOP, your camcorder records for 5
seconds and then stops automatically.
Notes
•You cannot use the fader function in the 5SEC or mode.
•The time code does not appear in the 5SEC mode.
To extend the recording time in the 5SEC mode
Five dots (zzzzz) appear, and then disappear at a rate of one per second. To extend
the recording time, press START/STOP again before all the dots disappear. Recording
continues for about 5 seconds from the moment you press START/STOP.
Indicators displayed in the recording mode
The indicators are not recorded on tape.
Recording a picture
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
VTR mode. You cannot rewrite only the time code.
Remaining tape indicator
The indicator may not be displayed accurately depending on the tape.
Recording date and time
Recording date and time will not be displayed on the LCD screen during recording. It
is recorded on the tape automatically and displayed when you press the DATA CODE
button on the remote commander during playing back.
START/STOP
MODE
ANTI GROUND SHOOTING
5SEC
STBY/REC indicator
Remaining tape indicator
This appears after you insert a cassette and record or play
back for a while.
Remaining battery time indicator
Time code/Tape counter
Cassette memory indicator
This appears when using a tape with cassette memory.
Recording mode indicator
FN button
Press this button to display operation buttons on the LCD
screen.
0:00:01
45min
40
min
REC
FN
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Recording – Basics
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.
Press BACK LIGHT in the recording or standby mode.
The . indicator appears in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen.
To cancel, press BACK LIGHT again.
If you press EXPOSURE and MANUAL when shooting backlit subjects
The backlight function will be canceled.
Shooting in the dark (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.
While your camcorder is in the standby 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.
Recording a picture
BACK LIGHT
+ SLOW
SHUTTER
NIGHTSHOT
OFF ON
NightShot Light emitter
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Using +SLOW SHUTTER
The NightShot +Slow shutter mode makes subjects more than four times brighter than
those recorded in the NightShot mode.
(1) Slide NIGHTSHOT to ON in the standby mode. indicator appears in the
viewfinder or on the LCD screen.
(2) Press +SLOW SHUTTER until the desired NIGHTSHOT indicator flashes.
The indicator changes as follows:
(NIGHTSHOT) t (NIGHTSHOT1) t (NIGHTSHOT2) t
(NIGHTSHOT)
To cancel the NightShot +Slow shutter mode, slide NIGHTSHOT to OFF.
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. 76).
Notes
•Do not use the NightShot function in bright places (ex. 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.
While using the NightShot function, you cannot use the following functions:
– Exposure
– PROGRAM AE
– White balance
– Fader*
– Digital effect*
* You cannot use these functions only in the NightShot +Slow shutter mode.
Shutter speed in the NightShot +Slow shutter mode
Indicator Shutter speed
(NIGHTSHOT1) 1/15
(NIGHTSHOT2) 1/4
The +SLOW SHUTTER button does not work:
– while the fader function is set or in use
– while the digital effect function is in use
– when NIGHTSHOT is set to OFF
– in the MEMORY mode
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). The shooting distance will be twice or
more in the NightShot +Slow shutter mode.
When recording in the mirror mode using NP-F10/FS11 battery
NightShot Light does not work.
Recording a picture
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Recording – Basics
END SEARCH
You can go to the end of the recorded section after you record.
(1) In the standby mode, press FN to display PAGE1 (p. 15).
(2) Press END SCH.
The last 5 seconds of the recorded section are played back and playback stops. You can
monitor the sound from the speaker or headphones.
To return to FN
Press EXIT.
To stop searching
Press END SCH again.
End search function
When 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 in the recorded portion, the end search function may not
work correctly (p. 111).
Recording a picture
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— Playback – Basics —
Playing back a tape
You can monitor the playback picture on the LCD screen. You can control playback
using the Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder.
(1) Install the power source and insert the recorded tape.
(2) Press OPEN to open the LCD panel.
(3) Set the POWER switch to VTR while pressing the small green button. The
power lamp lights up.
(4) Press
to rewind the tape.
(5) Press
to start playback.
(6) Adjust the volume following the steps below.
1 Press FN to make PAGE1 appear (p. 15).
2 Press VOL. The screen to adjust volume appears.
3 Press –/+ to adjust the volume.
–: to make the volume down
+: to make the volume up
(7) Press OK. to return to PAGE1/PAGE2.
the bar indicator
5
4
3
6
1
2
VOL
–+
OK
FN
POWER
VTR
MEMORY
CAMERA
OFF
L
O
C
K
To return to FN
Press EXIT.
To stop playback
Press x.
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Playback – Basics
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 gets warm. This is not a malfunction.
When you open/close the LCD panel
Open/close the LCD panel vertically.
When monitoring in the viewfinder
Turn the LCD panel over and move it back to the camcorder body with the LCD screen
facing out, and pull out the viewfinder until it clicks (p. 110). In this case, the picture is
not displayed on the LCD screen.
Playing back a tape
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To control the display of the screen indicators
Press DISPLAY/TOUCH PANEL on your camcorder or DISPLAY on the Remote
Commander supplied with your camcorder.
The indicators disappear on the LCD screen.
To make the indicators appear, press DISPLAY/TOUCH PANEL again.
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).
You can only operate with the Remote Commander.
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) t no indicator
Not to display various settings
Set DATA CODE to DATE in the menu settings (p. 76).
The display changes as follows:
date/time t no indicator
Note
The pictures taken on the “Memory Stick” are not recorded with various settings.
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 data code function, bars (-- -- --) appear if:
•A blank section 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 also appears on the TV
screen (p. 30).
Playing back a tape
DISPLAY/TOUCH PANEL
JUL 4 1999
12:05:56 AM
60 AWB
F1.7 9dB
AUTO
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Playback – Basics
Various playback modes
To operate video control buttons, set the POWER switch to VTR.
To view a still picture (playback pause)
Press /X during playback. To resume playback, press /X again.
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 section plays back and stops.
Control buttons
Marks on your camcorder are different from those on the Remote Commander supplied
with your camcorder.
Your camcorder : , ,
Remote Commander : N, X, m, M
In the various playback modes
Sound is muted.
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 from the DV IN/OUT jack.
When you play back a tape in reverse
Horizontal noise appears at the center or top and bottom of the screen. This is not a
malfunction.
Playing back a tape
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: Signal flow
S VIDEO
S VIDEO
VIDEO
AUDIO
IN
AUDIO/VIDEO
Viewing the recording on TV
Connect your camcorder to your TV or VCR with the A/V connecting cable supplied
with your camcorder to watch the playback picture on the TV screen. You can operate
the playback 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 adaptor
(p. 13). Refer to the operating instructions of your TV or VCR.
Open the jack cover. Connect your camcorder to the TV using the A/V connecting
cable. 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 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 the S video cable (not supplied) to the S video jacks on both your camcorder
and the TV or the VCR.
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. 76).
Then press DISPLAY/TOUCH PANEL on your camcorder. To turn off the screen
indicators, press DISPLAY/TOUCH PANEL on your camcorder again.
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Advanced Recording Operations
— Advanced Recording Operations —
Photo recording
You can record a still picture like a photograph. This mode is useful when you want to
record a picture such as a photograph or when you print a picture using a video printer
(not supplied).
You can record about 510 pictures in the SP mode and about 765 pictures in the LP
mode on a 60-minute tape.
Besides the operation described here, your camcorder can record still pictures on
“Memory Stick”s (p. 90).
(1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA.
(2) In the standby mode, keep pressing PHOTO lightly until a still picture
appears. The CAPTURE indicator appears. Recording does not start yet.
To change the still picture, release PHOTO, select a still picture again, and then
press and hold PHOTO lightly.
(3) Press PHOTO deeper.
The still picture in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen is recorded for about
seven seconds. The sound during those seven seconds is also recorded.
The still image is displayed in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen until
recording is completed.
Notes
•During photo recording, you cannot change the mode or setting.
•During photo recording, you cannot turn your camcorder off or press the PHOTO
button.
•When recording a still picture, do not shake your camcorder. The picture may
fluctuate.
•The photo recording function does not work:
– while the fader function is set or in use
– while the digital effect function is set or in use
2
•••••••
3
CAPTURE
1
PHOTO
PHOTO
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AUDIO/VIDEO
S VIDEO
LINE IN
VIDEO S VIDEO
To use the photo recording function using the Remote Commander
Press PHOTO on the Remote Commander. Your camcorder records a picture on the
LCD screen or in the viewfinder immediately.
To use the photo recording function during normal CAMERA recording
Press PHOTO deeper. The still picture is then recorded for about seven seconds and
your camcorder returns to the standby mode. You cannot select another still picture.
If you record a moving subject with photo recording function
When you play back the still picture on other equipment, the picture may fluctuate.
When shooting in the dark
Attach the video flash (not supplied) to the accessory shoe.
Printing the still picture
You can print a still picture 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). Connect it to the S VIDEO jack and the
S video input of the video printer.
Photo recording
: Signal flow
Video printer
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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 playing back on a normal TV [b] or a wide -screen TV [c] are 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].
(1) In the standby mode, press FN to display PAGE1 (p. 15).
(2) Press MENU, then set 16:9WIDE to ON in
in the menu settings (p. 76).
To return to FN
Press EXIT.
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 with DIG EFFT and the bounce function with
FADER.
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.
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.
ID-1 system
The ID-1 system communicates the aspect ratio (16:9, 4:3 or letterbox) information of the
screen by adding signals to the gaps between video signals. If a TV supporting this
system is connected to your camcorder, the TV's wide mode is switched to
automatically.
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 by an A/V
connecting cable.
Using the wide mode
[a]
[c]
[b]
[d]
16:9
WIDE
1
FN
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You can fade in or out to give your recording a professional appearance.
Using the fader function
NORMAL FADER
M.FADER
(mosaic)
BOUNCE*
(Fade in only)
OVERLAP
(Fade in only)
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.
* You cannot use this function when D ZOOM is set to ON in the menu settings.
[a]
RECSTBY
RECSTBY
[b]
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Advanced Recording Operations
Using the fader function
(1) When fading in [a]
In the standby mode, press FN to display PAGE1 (p. 15).
When fading out [b]
In the recording mode, press FN to display PAGE1 (p. 15).
(2) Press FADER. The screen to select the fader mode appears.
(3) Select a desired fader mode.
(4) Press
OK to return to PAGE1/PAGE2, and press EXIT to return to FN.
(5) Press START/STOP. After the fade in/out is carried out, your camcorder
automatically returns to the normal mode.
To cancel the fader function
After the fade in/out is carried out : Your camcorder automatically returns to the
normal mode.
Before the fade in/out is carried out : Before pressing START/STOP, press OFF to
return to PAGE1/PAGE2, and press EXIT to return to FN.
1
FN
FADER
MOSC.
FADER
NORM.
FADER
OFF OK
MONO–
TONE
BOUN–
CE
OVER–
LAP
2,3
FADER
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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 function only)
– NightShot +Slow shutter
– Photo recording
When the OVERLAP indicator appears
Your camcorder automatically stores the image recorded on a tape. As the image is
being stored, the OVERLAP indicator flashes fast, and the playback picture is
displayed.
At this stage, the picture may not be recorded clearly, depending on the tape condition.
When START/STOP MODE is set to or 5SEC
You cannot use the fader function.
While using the bounce function, you cannot use the following functions:
– Exposure
– Focus
– Zoom
– Picture effect
Note on the bounce function
The BOUNCE indicator does not appear in the following mode or functions:
– D ZOOM is set to ON in the menu settings
– Wide mode
– Picture effect
– PROGRAM AE
Using the fader function
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Advanced Recording Operations
You can digitally process images to obtain special effects like those in films or on the
TV.
NEG. ART [a] : The color and brightness of the picture is reversed.
SEPIA : The picture is sepia.
B&W : The picture is monochrome (black-and-white).
SOLARIZE [b] : The light intensity is clearer, and the picture looks like an illustration.
PASTEL [c] : The contrast of the picture is emphasized, and the picture looks like an
animated cartoon.
MOSAIC [d] : The picture is mosaic.
Using special effects – Picture effect
(1) In the standby/recording mode, press FN to display PAGE1 (p. 15).
(2) Press MENU, then select P EFFECT in
in the menu settings to select a
desired picture effect mode (p. 76).
To return to FN
Press EXIT.
To turn the picture effect function off
Select OFF in P EFFECT in the menu settings.
[a] [b] [c] [d]
1
FN
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While using the picture effect function
You cannot select the old movie mode with DIG EFFT.
When you turn the power off
Your camcorder automatically returns to the normal mode.
If you select the picture effect mode in the recording mode
Pictures processed by the picture effect function will be recorded.
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 picture so that it is superimposed on a moving picture.
FLASH (FLASH MOTION)
You can record still pictures 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.
STILL
LUMI.
Still picture Moving picture
Still picture Moving picture
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Using special effects – Digital effect
(1) In the standby mode, press FN to display PAGE1 (p. 15).
(2) Press DIG EFFT. The screen to select a desired digital effect mode.
(3) Select a desired digital effect mode.
(4) Press –/+ to adjust the effect.
Items to adjust
STILL The rate of the still picture you want to superimpose on the moving
picture
FLASH The interval of flash motion
LUMI. The color scheme of the area in the still picture which is to be swapped
with a moving picture
TRAIL The vanishing time of the incidental image
SLOW SHTR Shutter speed. The larger the shutter speed number, the slower the
shutter speed.
(5) Press OK to return to PAGE1/PAGE2.
To return to FN
Press EXIT.
To cancel the digital effect
Press OFF to return to PAGE1/PAGE2.
LUMI.
–+
OK
OFF
1
2~4
FN
DIG
EFFT
DIG EFFT
STILL
SLOW
SHTR
OLD
MOVIE
OFF OK
LUMI.FLASH TRAIL
The bar appears when setting following
digital effect modes : STILL, FLASH,
LIMI., TRAIL.
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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
– Photo recording
– NightShot +Slow shutter
•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 will be 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
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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.
(1) In the standby/recording mode, press FN to display PAGE1 (p. 15).
(2) Select WHT BAL in
in the menu settings to select a desired white balance
mode (p. 76).
n (IN DOOR) :
•Lighting condition changes quickly
•Too bright place such as photography studios
•Under sodium lamps or mercury lamps
(OUT DOOR) :
•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 FN
Press EXIT.
To return to the automatic white balance mode
Set WHT BAL to AUTO in the menu settings (p. 76).
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 white subject for about 10 seconds after setting the power
switch to CAMERA to get better adjustment when:
•You detach the battery for replacement.
•You bring your camcorder from indoors to outdoors and vice versa.
In the hold white balance mode
Set the white balance to AUTO and reset to HOLD after few seconds when:
•You change the PROGRAM AE mode.
•You bring your camcorder from indoors to outdoors and vice versa.
1
FN
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Advanced Recording Operations
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 at weddings or 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.
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Using the PROGRAM AE function
(1) In the standby mode, press FN to display PAGE1 (p. 15).
(2) Press MENU, then select a desired PROGRAM AE mode in
in the menu
settings (p. 76).
To return to FN
Press EXIT.
To turn the PROGRAM AE function off
Select AUTO in PROGRAM AE 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
– Bounce
•The following functions do not work in the low lux mode:
– Digital effect
– Overlap
•If you press PROGRAM AE when using the NightShot function, the PROGRAM AE
indicator flashes and the PROGRAM AE function does not work.
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
1
FN
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Advanced Recording Operations
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 the standby/recording/memory camera mode, press FN to display PAGE1
(p. 15).
(2) Press EXPOSURE. The screen to adjust exposure appears.
(3) Press MANUAL, then adjust exposure using –/+.
–: to dim
+: to brighten
(4) Press
OK to return to PAGE1/PAGE2.
To return to FN
Press EXIT.
To return to the automatic exposure mode
Press OFF to return to PAGE1/PAGE2.
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
1
2,3
FN
EXPO–
SURE
MANU–
AL
EXPOSURE
OKOFF
–+
MANU–
AL
EXPOSURE
–+
OKOFF
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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) Press FOCUS lightly in the standby/recording mode. The 9 indicator appears
on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder.
(2) Turn the focus ring to sharpen focus.
Focusing manually
To return to the autofocus mode
Press FOCUS lightly to turn off 9, or indicator.
To record distant subjects
When you press FOCUS down to INFINITY. 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.
Not to make subjects out of focus when using zoom function
Focus after forcusing at the “T” (telephoto) position. It will be harder to focus on when
using digital zoom function.
Shooting in relatively dark places or shooting fast-moving subjects in relatively
bright places
Shoot at the “W” (wide-angle) position 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.
2
1
FOCUS
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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 mode or the playback pause mode, press FN to display PAGE1
(p. 15).
(2) Press MENU, then select P EFFECT in
in the menu settings to select a
desired picture effect mode (p. 76).
Refer to 37 page for details of each picture effect function.
To return to FN
Press EXIT.
To cancel the picture effect function
Set P EFFECT to OFF in the menu settings.
Notes
•You cannot process externally input scenes 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 or stop playing back
The picture effect function is automatically canceled.
1
FN
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During playback, you can process a scene using the digital effect functions: STILL,
FLASH, LUMI. and TRAIL.
(1) In the playback mode or the playback pause mode, press FN and select PAGE2
(p. 15).
(2) Press DIG EFFT. The screen to select a desired digital effect mode appears.
(3) Select a desired digital effect mode. In the STILL or LUMI. mode, the picture
where you select the mode is stored in memory as a still picture.
(4) Press –/+ to adjust the effect. Refer to page 39 for details.
(5) Press
OK to return to PAGE1/PAGE2.
To return to FN
Press EXIT.
To cancel the digital effect function
Press OFF to return to PAGE1/PAGE2.
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.
When you set the POWER switch to OFF or stop playing back
The digital effect function is automatically canceled.
Playing back a tape with digital effects
1
2,3
FN
DIG
EFFT
OKOFF
STILL FLASH
LUMI. TRAIL
DIG EFFT
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Advanced Playback Operations
Your camcorder goes forward or backward to automatically stop at a desired scene
having a tape counter value of “0:00:00”. You can do this with the Remote Commander.
Use this function, for example, to view a desired scene later on during playback.
(1) In the playback mode, press DISPLAY if the counter is not on the LCD screen
or in the viewfinder.
(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.
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.
•The zero set memory function may not work when there is a blank portion between
pictures on a tape.
•The ZERO SET MEMORY indicator disappear when you press FN.
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
m
x
N
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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 (p. 111).
(1) Set the POWER switch to VTR.
(2) Press FN to display PAGE1 (p. 15).
(3) Press MENU, then set CM SEARCH in
to ON in the menu settings (p. 76).
Default setting is ON.
(4) 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
t no indicator
(5) 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 on the Remote Commander.
Searching a recording by date
– Date search
2 1
FN
POWER
VTR
MEMORY
CAMERA
OFF
L
O
C
K
5
=+
4
SEARCH
MODE
DATE SEARCH
1
SEP
/ 5 / 99
2
SEP
/ 6 / 99
3
DEC
/ 24 / 99
4
JAN
/ 1 / 00
5
FEB
/ 11 / 00
6
APR
/ 29 / 00
DATE SEARCH
1
SEP
/ 5 / 99
2
SEP
/ 6 / 99
3
DEC
/ 24 / 99
4
JAN
/ 1 / 00
5
FEB
/ 11 / 00
6
APR
/ 29 / 00
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Advanced Playback Operations
Searching for the date without using cassette memory
(1) Set the POWER switch to VTR.
(2) Press FN to display PAGE1 (p. 15).
(3) Press MENU, then set CM SEARCH in
to OFF in the menu settings (p. 76).
If using a tape without casset memory, skip this step.
(4) 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
t no indicator
(5) 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 on the Remote Commander or on your camcorder.
Note
If one day’s recording is less than two 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 six recording date data.
Searching a recording by date
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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 VTR.
(2) Press FN to display PAGE1 (p. 15).
(3) Press MENU, then set CM SEARCH in
to ON in the menu settings (p. 76).
Default setting is ON.
(4) 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
t no indicator
(5) 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 on the Remote Commander.
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 69.
2 1
FN
POWER
VTR
MEMORY
CAMERA
OFF
L
O
C
K
5
=+
4
SEARCH
MODE
TITLE SEARCH
1 HELLO!
2 CONGRATULATIONS!
3 HAPPY NEW YEAR!
4 PRESENT
5 GOOD MORNING
6 WEDDING
TITLE SEARCH
3 HAPPY NEW YEAR!
4 PRESENT
5 GOOD MORNING
6 WEDDING
7 NIGHT
8 BASEBALL
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Advanced Playback Operations
You can search for a still picture you have recorded on a mini DV tape (photo search).
You can also search for still pictures one after another and display each picture for five
seconds automatically regardless of cassette memory (photo scan). Use the Remote
Commander for these operations.
Use this function to check or edit still pictures.
Searching for a photo by using cassette memory
You can use this function only when playing back a tape with cassette memory (p. 111).
(1) Set the POWER switch to VTR.
(2) Press FN to display PAGE1 (p. 15).
(3) Press MENU, then set CM SEARCH in
to ON in the menu settings (p. 76).
Default setting is ON.
(4) 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
t no indicator
(5) 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 on the Remote Commander.
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 number of data to search displayed on the LCD screen
Up to 12 data can be displayed to search on the LCD screen. Use photo scan function to
search the one among more than 12 photos.
Searching for a photo – Photo search/
Photo scan
2 1
FN
POWER
VTR
MEMORY
CAMERA
OFF
L
O
C
K
5
=+
4
SEARCH
MODE
PHOTO SEARCH
1
SEP
/ 5 / 99
1
7
:
30
2
SEP
/ 6 / 99 8
:
50
3
DEC
/ 24 / 99
1
0
:
30
4
JAN
/ 1 / 00 23
:
25
5
FEB
/ 11 / 00
1
6
:
11
6
APR
/ 29 / 00
1
3
:
45
PHOTO SEARCH
1
SEP
/ 5 / 99
1
7
:
30
2
SEP
/ 6 / 99 8
:
50
3
DEC
/ 24 / 99
1
0
:
30
4
JAN
/ 1 / 00 23
:
25
5
FEB
/ 11 / 00
1
6
:
11
6
APR
/ 29 / 00
1
3
:
45
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Searching for a photo without using cassette memory
(1) Set the POWER switch to VTR.
(2) Press FN to display PAGE1 (p. 15).
(3) Press MENU, then set CM SEARCH in
to OFF in the menu settings (p. 76).
(4) 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
t no indicator
(5) 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 on the Remote Commander or on your camcorder.
Scanning photo
(1) Set the POWER switch to VTR.
(2) Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly, until the photo
scan indicator appears.
The indicator changes as follows:
TITLE SEARCH t DATE SEARCH t PHOTO SEARCH t PHOTO SCAN
t no indicator
(3) Press . or > on the Remote Commander.
Each photo is played back for about 5 seconds automatically.
To stop scanning
Press x on the Remote Commander or on your camcorder.
Searching for a photo – Photo search/Photo scan
2 1
FN
POWER
VTR
MEMORY
CAMERA
OFF
L
O
C
K
5
=+
4
SEARCH
MODE
PHOTO 00
SCAN
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Editing
Using the A/V connecting cable
Connect your camcorder to the VCR using the A/V connecting cable supplied with
your camcorder.
Set the input selector on the VCR to LINE, if available.
(1) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to record over) into the VCR, and insert
the recorded tape into your camcorder.
(2) Set the POWER switch to VTR.
(3) Play back the recorded tape on your camcorder.
(4) Start recording on the VCR.
When you have finished dubbing a tape
Press x on both your camcorder and the VCR.
When you dub a tape
Turn off indicators displayed on the LCD screen by pressing following buttons.
Otherwise, those indicators will be also recorded.
On your camcorder: DISPLAY/TOUCH PANEL
On the remote commander: DISPLAY, DATA CODE, SEARCH
You can edit on VCRs that support the following systems
8 mm, Hi8, Digital8, VHS, S-VHS, VHSC, S-VHSC,
Betamax, ED Betamax, mini DV or DV
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.
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
: Signal flow
VIDEO
AUDIO
IN
S VIDEO
AUDIO/VIDEO
S VIDEO
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Using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable)
Simply connect the VMC-IL4435/2DV/4DV i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) (not
supplied) to DV IN/OUT and to DV IN/OUT of the DV products. With digital-to-
digital connection, video and audio signals are transmitted in digital form for high-
quality editing. You cannot dub the titles, display indicators or the contents of cassette
memory.
(1) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to record over) into the VCR, and insert
the recorded tape into your camcorder.
(2) Set the POWER switch to VTR.
(3) Play back the recorded tape on your camcorder.
(4) Start recording on the VCR.
When you have finished dubbing a tape
Press x on both your camcorder and the VCR.
You can connect one VCR only using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable).
Pictures processed by the digital effect function
Pictures processed by the digital effect function are not output through the DV IN/
OUT jack.
You can also use your camcorder as a recorder
You can use your camcorder as a player or recorder without changing the connection.
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 the
other video equipment, the picture may jitter.
To perform a more precise editing
Use DV synchro-editing function (p. 57).
Dubbing a tape
S VIDEO LANC
DV
DV IN/OUT
DV IN/OUT
: Signal flow
(not supplied)
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Editing
By simply selecting the scenes to edit, you can duplicate the desired portion on a tape,
using other equipment connected with an i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable). The
scenes can be selected by frame. You can also use the Remote Commander for this
operation. Since your camcorder exchanges digital signals, you can edit with little audio
and video deterioration.
You cannot duplicate titles, display indicators, or the contents of cassette memory.
The connection is the same as on page 56.
(1) Insert a recorded tape into your camcorder and insert a blank tape (or a tape
you want to record over) into the DV product.
(2) Connect your camcorder to the DV product with an i.LINK cable (DV
connecting cable).
(3) Set the POWER switch on your camcorder to VTR.
(4) Set the input selector to DV input on the DV product. If the DV product is
another DV camcorder, set its POWER switch to VTR.
(5) Press FN on your camcorder to display PAGE1 (p. 15).
(6) Press MENU, then select DV EDITING in
in the menu settings (p. 76).
(7) Using the control buttons, locate the point where you want to start editing,
then press
to set your camcorder in the playback pause mode.
(8) Press MARK on your camcorder or the Remote Commander to set DV
EDITING IN.
(9) Using the control buttons, locate the point where you want to end editing, then
press
to set your camcorder in the playback pause mode.
(
10
)Press MARK on your camcorder or the Remote Commander to set DV
EDITING OUT. The editing process starts. When the process ends, your
camcorder and the DV product automatically set to pause mode.
Editing partially on a DV tape
– DV synchro-editing
8,10
7,9
MARK
5
FN
DV ED
I
T
I
NGDV ED
I
T
I
NG
I
N
OUT
0 : 23 : 12 : 01
DV ED
I
T
I
NGDV ED
I
T
I
NG
I
N
OUT
0 : 25 : 20 : 05
x m N X M
END
x m N X M
END
MARK
MARK
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Editing partially on a DV tape – DV synchro-editing
Notes
•If you use other than Sony equipment with the DV jack, you cannot perform DV
synchro-editing.
•If a tape has a blank portion between recorded portions, DV synchro-editing may not
work correctly.
Errors in duplicating
If you connect your camcorder to Sony equipment with DV jack, the range of errors is
within +/– 5 frames.
The range may become wider in the following conditions.
•The interval between DV EDITING IN and OUT is less than five seconds.
•DV EDITING IN or OUT is set at the beginning of the tape.
If you do not make connections with i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable)
The screen shows NOT READY, and you cannot select DV EDITING.
On a blank portion of the tape
You cannot set DV EDITING IN or OUT.
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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 VTR.
(3) Press MENU, then set DISPLAY in
to LCD in the menu settings. (p.76)
And press EXIT to return to FN.
(4) Press FN, then select PAGE2 (p. 15).
(5) Press REC CTRL.
(6) Press REC PAUSE.
(7) Press N on the VCR to start playback if you are recording a tape from VCR.
Select a TV program if you are recording from TV. The picture from TV or
VCR appears in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen.
(8) Press REC START 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 the step 6 above, press z REC and the button on its right simultaneously, then
immediately press X. And in the step 8, press X at the scene where you want to start
recording from.
5
REC
PAUSE
REC
START
4
FN
68
REC
CTRL
PAGE1 PAGE2 EXIT
TITLE REC
CTRL
DIG
EFFT
REC
PAUSE
REC CTRL
RET.
AUDIO/VIDEO
S VIDEO
VIDEO
AUDIO
OUT
S VIDEO
REC
START
: Signal flow
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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.
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.
Recording video or TV programs
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Editing
Using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable)
Simply connect the VMC-IL4435/2DV/4DV i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) (not
supplied) to DV IN/OUT and to DV IN/OUT of the DV products. With digital-to-
digital connection, video and audio signals are transmitted in digital form for high-
quality editing.
(1) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to record over) into the your
camcorder, and insert the recorded tape into VCR.
(2) Set the POWER switch to VTR.
(3) Press MENU, then set DISPLAY in
to LCD in the menu settings. (p.76)
And press EXIT to return to FN.
(4) Press FN, then select PAGE2 (p. 15).
(5) Press REC CTRL.
(6) Press REC PAUSE.
(7) Press N on the VCR to start playback.
(8) Press REC START at the scene where you want to start recording.
When you have finished dubbing a tape
Press x on both your camcorder and the VCR.
Using the Remote Commander
In the step 6 press z REC and the button on its right simultaneously, then immediately
press X. And in the step 8, press X at the scene where you want to start recording from.
Recording video or TV programs
5 4
FN
REC
CTRL
PAGE1 PAGE2 EXIT
TITLE REC
CTRL
DIG
EFFT
REC
PAUSE
REC CTRL
RET.
REC
PAUSE
REC
START
68
REC
START
S VIDEO LANC
DV
DV IN/OUT
: Signal flow
(not supplied)
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You can connect one VCR only using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable).
When you dub a picture in digital form
The color of the display may be uneven. However this does not affect the dubbed
picture.
You can also use your camcorder as a player
You can use your camcorder as a player or recorder without changing the connection.
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 in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen. The
DV IN indicator may appear on both equipment.
Recording video or TV programs
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Editing
Inserting a scene from a VCR
Replacing recording on a tape – 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 55 or 56.
Insert a cassette containing the desired scene to insert into the VCR.
[a]
[b]
[c]
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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
Press REC and the button on its right simultaneously, then immediately press X in the
step 5 and 6. And in the step 7, press X at the scene where you want to start recording
from.
Note
The picture and sound recorded on the section between the insert start and end points
will be erased when you insert the new scene.
If you insert scenes on the tape recorded with other camcorder
(including other DCR-PC3)
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 section. This is not a
malfunction.
The 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 step 3 and 4. Press x when you want to stop inserting.
If you press FN
The ZERO SET MEMORY indicator is not disappeared.
Inserting a scene from a VCR
(1) Set the POWER switch to VTR.
(2) On the 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.
(5) On your camcorder, locate the insert start point [b] by pressing m. Press FN
and select REC CTRL in PAGE2.
(6) Press REC PAUSE.
(7) First press X on the VCR, and after a few seconds press REC START 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 stop mode.
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FN
REC
PAUSE
REC
START
5
4
ZERO SET
MEMORY
0:00:00
ZERO SET
MEMORY
REC
PAUSE
REC
START
REC CTRL
RET.
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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.
Audio dubbing
MIC
(PLUG IN
POWER)
: Signal flow
Microphone (not supplied)
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Audio dubbing
Dubbing with the AUDIO/VIDEO jack
Note
The picture is not output from the AUDIO/VIDEO jack. Check the recorded picture on
the LCD screen or in the viewfinder, as well as check the recorded sound by using a
speaker or headphones.
Dubbing with the built-in microphones
No connection is necessary.
Note
The picture is not output from the AUDIO/VIDEO jack. Check the recorded picture on
the LCD screen or in the viewfinder, as well as check the recorded sound by using a
speaker or headphones.
LINE OUT
LR
AUDIO L AUDIO R
AUDIO/
VIDEO
Audio equipment
Do not connect the
video (yellow) plug.
: Signal flow
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Editing
Adding an audio sound on a recorded tape
(1) Insert your recorded tape into your camcorder.
(2) Set the POWER switch to VTR.
(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 playback pause mode.
(4) Press AUDIO DUB on the Remote Commander. The green
X appears on
the LCD screen.
(5) Press
on your camcorder or X on the Remote Commander and at the
same time start playing back the audio you want to record.
The new sound is recorded in stereo 2 (ST2) during playback. During
recording new sound, the red
appears on the LCD screen.
(6) Press x on your camcorder or on the Remote Commander 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. 76).
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
VTR SET
H i F i SOUND
AUD
I
O M
I
X
ST1 ST2
EXIT
RET.
EXEC
Rr
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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. 80).
•New sound cannot be recorded on a tape already recorded in the LP mode.
•You cannot add audio with the DV IN/OUT jack.
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
•AUDIO/VIDEO jack
•Built-in microphone
If an i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) is connected to your camcorder
You cannot add a sound to a recorded tape.
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.
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-PC3), the sound quality may become worse.
To add new sound more precisely
Press ZERO SET MEMORY 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.
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Editing
Superimposing a title
If you use a tape with cassette memory, you can superimpose the title while
recording or after recording. When you play back the tape, the title is displayed
for five seconds from the point where you superimposed it.
You can select one of eight preset titles and two custom titles (p. 72). You can also select
the color, size and position of titles.
(1) In the standby/recording/playback/playback pause mode, press FN and
select PAGE2 (p. 15).
(2) Press TITLE. The screen to select a title appears on the LCD screen.
(3) Select
with r/R, and then press EXEC.
(4) Press r/R to select a desired title, and then press EXEC. The title appears on the
LCD screen.
(5) If necessary, change the color, size, or position by pressing COLOR, SIZE,
POS r or POS R.
(6) Press TITLE OK.
(7) Press SAVE TITLE.
In the playback, playback pause or recording 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
2
3
PRESET TITLE
HELLO!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
HAPPY HOLIDAYS
CONGRATULATIONS!
OUR SWEET BABY
WEDDING
VACATION
THE END
PRESET TITLE
HELLO!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
HAPPY HOLIDAYS
CONGRATULATIONS!
OUR SWEET BABY
WEDDING
VACATION
THE END
PRESET TITLE
HELLO!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
HAPPY HOLIDAYS
CONGRATULATIONS!
OUR SWEET BABY
WEDDING
VACATION
THE END
VACATION
4
PRESET TITLE
HELLO!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
HAPPY HOLIDAYS
CONGRATULATIONS!
OUR SWEET BABY
WEDDING
VACATION
THE END
TITLE
EXIT
RET.
EXEC
Rr
EXIT
RET.
EXEC
Rr
EXIT
RET.
EXEC
Rr
EXIT
RET.
EXEC
Rr
COLOR
RET
POS rSIZE
TITLE
OK
EXIT
POS R
r
R
r
R
EXEC
EXEC
1
FN
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Superimposing a title
If you set the write-protect tab 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 3.
If the tape has a blank portion
You cannot superimpose a title on the tape.
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 super imposed 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 titles you do not need.
Not to display title
Set TITLE DISP to OFF in the menu settings.
Title setting
•The title color changes as follows:
WHITE t YELLOW t VIOLET t RED t CYAN t GREEN t BLUE
•The title size changes as follows:
SMALL y LARGE
You cannot input more than 12 characters in LARGE size.
•If you select the title size “SMALL”, you have nine choices for the title position.
If you select the title size “LARGE”, you have eight choices for the title position.
One cassette can have up to about 20 titles, if one 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 (maximum)
•12 photo data (maximum)
•1 cassette label (maximum)
71
Editing
Erasing a title
(1) Set the POWER switch to VTR.
(2) Press to FN to display PAGE1 (p. 15).
(3) Press MENU to display the menu.
(4) Select
with r/R, and then EXEC.
(5) Select TITLEERASE with r/R, and then EXEC. The screen to erase a title
appears.
(6) Select the title you want to erase with r/R, and then press EXEC.
“ERASE OK?” indicator appears.
(7) Make sure the title is the one you want to erase, and press OK.
To return to FN
Press EXIT.
To cancel erasing
Press CANCEL in step 7.
Superimposing a title
4,5
6
2
FN
r
R
EXEC
r
R
EXEC
CM SET
CM
SEARCH
T
I
TLEERASE
T
I
TLE DSPL
TAPE T
I
TLE
ERASE ALL
CM SET
CM
SEARCH
T
I
TLEERASE
T
I
TLE DSPL
TAPE T
I
TLE
ERASE ALL
T
I
TLE ERASE
1 HELLO
!
2 CONGRATULAT
I
ONS
!
3 HAPPY NEW YEAR
!
4 PRESENT
5 GOOD MORN
I
NG
6 WEDD
I
NG
T
I
TLE ERASE
4
PRESENT
EXIT
RET.
EXEC
Rr
EXIT
RET.
EXEC
Rr
EXIT
END
EXEC
Rr
ERASE OK?
OK
CAN–
CEL
72
Making your own titles
You can make up to two titles and store them in Cassette Memory. Each title can
have up to 20 characters.
(1) In the standby/playback/playback pause mode, press FN, and select PAGE2
(p. 15).
(2) Press TITLE.
(3) Select
with r/R, and press EXEC.
(4) Select CUSTOM1 SET or CUSTOM2 SET with r/R, and press EXEC.
(5) Select the desired character. Repeat pressing a key to select the desired
character on the key.
(6) Press c to move the cursor for the next character. Repeat the same procedure
as step 5 and 6 to complete your title.
(7) Press SET. The title is stored in memory.
12
3
5,6
TITLE SET
CUSTOM1 SET
CUSTOM2 SET
TITLE SET
CUSTOM1 SET
CUSTOM2 SET
TITLE SET
CUSTOM1 SET
CUSTOM2 SET
FN
EXIT
RET.
EXEC
Rr
EXIT
RET.
EXEC
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EXIT
RET.
EXEC
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SET
r
R
r
R
EXEC
EXEC
&?
!
ABC DEF
T t
678
90
123
45
MNO
J
KLGH
I
SET
’ . ,
/
–
WXY
Z
TUVPQR
S
[
____________________
]
EXIT
TITLE SET
&?
!
ABC DEF
T t
678
90
123
45
MNO
J
KLGH
I
SET
’ . ,
/
–
WXY
Z
TUVPQR
S
[
PARTY
_______________
]
EXIT
TITLE SET
&?
!
ABC DEF
T t
678
90
123
45
MNO
J
KLGH
I
SET
’ . ,
/
–
WXY
Z
TUVPQR
S
[
PAR
_________________
]
EXIT
TITLE SET
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Editing
To return to FN
Press EXIT.
To change a title you have stored
In step 4, select CUSTOM1 SET or CUSTOM2 SET, depending on which title you want
to change, then press EXEC. and then 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 once and then to CAMERA again, then
complete your title.
We recommend setting the playback or playback pause mode or removing the cassette
so that your camcorder does not automatically turn off while you are entering title
characters.
To erase the title
Press C. The last character is erased.
To enter a space
Press c.
To enter the same character on the same button in succession
Press c to move the cursor to the next position, and enter the character.
Making your own titles
74
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 labeled cassette and set the POWER switch to VTR, the label is displayed for
about 5 seconds.
(1) Insert the cassette you want to label.
(2) Set the POWER switch to VTR.
(3) Press FN to display PAGE1 (p. 15).
(4) Press MENU to display the menu.
(5) Select
with r/R, and then EXEC.
(6) Select TAPE TITLE, then press EXEC. The screen to enter the label appears.
(7) Select a desired character. Repeat pressing a key to select the desired character
on the key.
(8) Press c to move the cursor for the next character. Repeat the same procedure
as step 7 and 8 to complete the label.
(9) Press SET. The label is stored in memory.
5,6
3
FN
r
R
EXEC
CM SET
CM
SEARCH
T
I
TLEERASE
T
I
TLE DSPL
TAPE T
I
TLE
ERASE ALL
7,8
EXIT
RET.
EXEC
Rr
&?
!
ABC DEF
T t
678
90
123
45
MNO
J
KLGH
I
SET
’ . ,
/
–
WXY
Z
TUVPQR
S
[
GRADU
_____
]
EXIT
TAPE SET
&?
!
ABC DEF
T t
678
90
123
45
MNO
J
KLGH
I
SET
’ . ,
/
–
WXY
Z
TUVPQR
S
[
GRADUATION
]
EXIT
TAPE SET
SET
CM SET
CM
SEARCH
T
I
TLEERASE
T
I
TLE DSPL
TAPE T
I
TLE
ERASE ALL
––––––––––
EXIT
RET.
EXEC
Rr
&?
!
ABC DEF
T t
678
90
123
45
MNO
J
KLGH
I
SET
’ . ,
/
–
WXY
Z
TUVPQR
S
[
__________
]
EXIT
TAPE SET
75
Editing
To return to FN
Press EXIT.
To erase a character
Select C in step 6. 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 mark appears
The cassette memory is full. If you erase the title in the cassette, you can label it.
If you have superimposed titles in the cassette
When the label is displayed, up to 4 titles also appear.
When you set the POWER switch to CAMERA
The label you have superimposed on is displayed for two seconds.
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 the title
Press C. The last character is erased.
To enter a space
Press c.
To enter the same character on the same button in succession
Press c to move the cursor to the next position, and enter the character.
Labeling a cassette
76
— Customizing Your Camcorder —
Changing the menu settings
To change the mode settings in the menu settings, select the menu items with r/R dial.
The default settings can be partially changed. First, select the icon, then the menu item
and then the mode.
(1) In the standby, VTR, or MEMORY mode, press FN to display PAGE1 (p. 15).
(2) Press MENU to display the menu.
(3) Press r/R to select a desired icon, and press EXEC.
(4) Press r/R to select a desired item, and press EXEC.
(5) Press r/R to select a desired setting.
(6) Repeat steps from 3 to 5 if you want to change other items. Press
RET. to
return to step 3.
For details, see “Selecting the mode setting of each item” (p. 77).
2
CAMERA
3
4
5
MANUAL SET
PROGRAM AE
P EFFECT
WHT BAL
AUTO SHTR
VTR
MANUAL SET
P EFFECT
MEMORY
MANUAL SET
PROGRAM AE
WHT BAL
AUTO SHTR
MANUAL SET
PROGRAM AE
P EFFECT
OTHERS
WORLD TIME
BEEP
0 HR
OTHERS
WORLD TIME
BEEP
COMMANDER
DISPLAY
REC LAMP
DV EDITING
ON
OFF
1
FN
EXIT
RET.
EXEC
Rr
EXIT
RET.
EXEC
Rr
EXIT
RET.
EXEC
Rr
EXIT
RET.
EXEC
Rr
EXIT
RET.
EXEC
Rr
EXIT
r
R
EXEC
r
R
EXEC
r
R
EXEC
MENU
OTHERS
WORLD TIME
BEEP
COMMANDER
DISPLAY
REC LAMP
DV EDITING
OTHERS
WORLD TIME
BEEP
COMMANDER
DISPLAY
REC LAMP
DV EDITING
ON
OTHERS
WORLD TIME
BEEP
COMMANDER
DISPLAY
REC LAMP
DV EDITING
OFF
EXIT
EXIT
EXIT
OTHERS
WORLD TIME
BEEP
COMMANDER
DISPLAY
REC LAMP
DV EDITING
0 HR
OTHERS
WORLD TIME
BEEP
COMMANDER
DISPLAY
REC LAMP
DV EDITING
ON
OFF
EXIT
EXIT
77
Customizing Your Camcorder
Changing the menu settings
To return to FN
Press EXIT.
Menu items are displayed as the following icons:
MANUAL SET
CAMERA SET
VTR 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 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
Mode
z ON
OFF
z OFF
ON
z OFF
ON
z ON
OFF
z ON
OFF
Meaning
To suit your specific shooting requirement
(p. 43)
To add special effects like those in films or on
the TV to images (p. 37)
To adjust the white balance (p. 42)
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 digital zoom. Up to 10× zoom is
carried out.
To activate digital zoom. More than 10× to 120×
zoom is performed digitally (p. 21)
—
To record a 16:9 wide picture (p. 33)
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. 24)
To cancel the NightShot Light function
POWER
switch
CAMERA
MEMORY
CAMERA
VTR
CAMERA
MEMORY
CAMERA
MEMORY
CAMERA
MEMORY
CAMERA
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.
78
Changing the menu settings
Icon/item
HiFi SOUND
AUDIO MIX
LCD B. L.
LCD COLOR
VF BRIGHT
Mode
z STEREO
1
2
z BRT NORMAL
BRIGHT
Meaning
To play back a stereo tape or dual sound track
tape with main and sub sound
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. 67)
To set the brightness on the LCD screen normal
To brighten the LCD screen
To adjust the color on the LCD screen with –/+
To adjust the brightness on the viewfinder
screen with –/+
POWER
switch
VTR
VTR
VTR
CAMERA
MEMORY
VTR
CAMERA
MEMORY
Notes on LCD B.L.
When you use power sources other than the battery pack, “BRIGHT” is automatically
selected.
Note on NP-F10/FS11 battery pack
You cannot select BRIGHT in LCD B.L.
To lighten
To darken
To darken
To lighten
ST1 ST2
VTR
CAMERA
MEMORY
79
Customizing Your Camcorder
Changing the menu settings
Icon/item
CONTINUOUS
QUALITY
FLD./FRAME
SLIDE SHOW
DELETE ALL
FORMAT
PHOTO SAVE
CM SEARCH
TITLEERASE
TITLE DSPL
TAPE TITLE
ERASE ALL
Mode
z OFF
ON
MULTI SCRN
z FINE
STANDARD
z FIELD
FRAME
z ON
OFF
z ON
OFF
Meaning
Not to record continuously
To record 3 or 4 pictures continuously (p. 91)
To record 9 picutures continuously (p. 91)
To record still pictures in the fine image quality
mode, using the “Memory Stick”
To record still pictures in the standard image
quality mode, using the “Memory Stick”
To record moving subjects
To record stopping subjects in high quality
To play back images in a continuous loop
(p. 104)
To delete all the images (p. 106)
To format “Memory Stick”s
To duplicate still pictures (p. 98)
To search using cassette memory (p. 50)
To search without using cassette memory
To erase the title you have superimposed
(p. 71)
To display the title you have superimposed
Not to display the title
To label a cassette (p. 74)
To erase all the data in cassette memory
POWER
switch
MEMORY
VTR
MEMORY
MEMORY
MEMORY
MEMORY
MEMORY
VTR
VTR
VTR
CAMERA
VTR
VTR
CAMERA
VTR
CAMERA
80
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. Noise may occur
in pictures and sound when you record image on other than a Sony Excellence/
Master mini DV cassette.
•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 16BIT mode.
•When playing back a tape recorded in the 16-bit mode, you cannot adjust the balance
in AUDIO MIX.
Icon/item
REC MODE
AUDIO MODE
qREMAIN
DATA CODE
CLOCK SET
DEMO MODE
Mode
z SP
LP
z 12BIT
16BIT
z AUTO
ON
z DATE/CAM
DATE
z ON
OFF
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 (two stereo
sounds)
To record in the 16-bit mode (the one 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 the playback button
is pressed in VTR 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 VTR mode
To always display the remaining tape indicator
To display date, time and various settings
during playback
To display date and time during playback
To reset the date or time (p. 82)
To make the demonstration appear
To cancel the demonstration mode
POWER
switch
VTR
CAMERA
VTR
CAMERA
VTR
CAMERA
VTR
CAMERA
MEMORY
CAMERA
81
Customizing Your Camcorder
Icon/item
WORLD TIME
BEEP
COMMANDER
DISPLAY
REC LAMP
DV EDITING
Meaning
To set the clock to the local time. Press r/R 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 the melody and beep 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
viewfinder
To show the display on the TV screen, LCD
screen and viewfinder
To light up the camera recording lamp at the
front of your camcorder
To turn the camera recording lamp off so that
the subject is not aware of the recording
To duplicate the desired portion on a tape by
simply selecting the scenes to edit, using other
equipment connected with an i.LINK cable (DV
connecting cable) (p. 57)
Changing the menu settings
POWER
switch
CAMERA
MEMORY
VTR
CAMERA
MEMORY
VTR
CAMERA
MEMORY
VTR
CAMERA
MEMORY
CAMERA
MEMORY
VTR
Notes on DEMO MODE
•You cannot select DEMO MODE when a cassette is inserted in your camcorder.
•DEMO MODE is set to STBY (Standby) at the factory and the demonstration starts
about 10 minutes after you have set the POWER switch to CAMERA without a
cassette inserted.
To cancel the demonstration, insert a cassette, set the POWER switch to other than
CAMERA, or set DEMO MODE to OFF.
•If you press the touch panel during the demonstration, the demonstration stops for a
while, then it starts again after about 10 minutes.
•When NIGHTSHOT is set to ON, the NIGHTSHOT indicator appears in the
viewfinder or on the LCD screen and you cannot select DEMO MODE in the menu
settings.
Note
If you press DISPLAY/TOUCH PANEL 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.
In more than 5 minutes after removing the power source
The “AUDIO MIX”, “COMMANDER” and “HiFi SOUND” items are returned to their
default settings.
The other menu items are held in memory even when the battery is removed.
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.
Mode
z MELODY
NORMAL
OFF
z ON
OFF
z LCD
V-OUT/LCD
z ON
OFF
82
The year changes as follows:
To return to FN
Press EXIT.
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.
Resetting the date and time
The default clock setting is set to East Coast Standard Time.
If you do not use your camcorder for about three months, the date and time settings
may be released (bars may appear) because the vanadium-lithium battery installed in
your camcorder will have been discharged.
First, set the year, then the month, the day, the hour and then the minute.
(1) In the standby mode, press FN to display PAGE1 (p. 15).
(2) Press MENU to display the menu.
(3) Select
with r/R, and press EXEC.
(4) Select CLOCK SET with r/R, and press EXEC.
(5) Adjust the desired year, then press EXEC.
(6) Set the month, day and hour with the same procedure as step 5.
(7) Set the minute with r/R, and press EXEC by the time signal.
1999 ˜ 2000 N · · · · n 2029
SETUP MENU
CLOCK SET
DEMO MODE
3
5
MANUAL SET
CLOCK SET
DEMO MODE
1
4
SETUP MENU
CLOCK SET
DEMO MODE
7
SETUP MENU
CLOCK SET
DEMO MODE
SETUP MENU
CLOCK SET
DEMO MODE
JAN
1 1999
12:00:00
AM
1999
JAN
1
12 00
AM
JUL
4 2000
5:30:00
PM
2000
JUL
4
5 30
PM
2000
JAN
1
12 00
AM
FN
EXIT
RET.
EXEC
Rr
EXIT
RET.
EXEC
Rr
EXIT
RET.
EXEC
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EXIT
RET.
EXEC
Rr
EXIT
RET.
EXEC
Rr
EXIT
EXIT
r
R
EXEC EXEC
r
R
EXEC
r
R
EXEC
2000
JAN
1
12 00
AM
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“Memory Stick” operations
You can record and play back still images on a “Memory Stick” supplied with your
camcorder. You can easily play back, record or delete still images. You can format
“Memory Stick”s. You can also protect still images and write print marks on still images
in “Memory Stick”s. You can exchange image data with other equipment such as a
personal computer etc., using the Serial port adaptor for “Memory Stick” supplied with
your camcorder or MSAC-PC1 PC card adaptor for “Memory Stick” (not supplied).
Using a “Memory Stick”
When you use a “Memory Stick”
•You cannot record or erase still images when the write-protect tab on the “Memory
Stick” is set to LOCK.
•We recommend backing up important data.
•When the ACCESS lamp is flashing, never remove the “Memory Stick”.
•Image data may be damaged in the following cases:
– If you remove the “Memory Stick”, turn the power off, or detach the battery for
replacement when the ACCESS lamp is flashing
– If you use “Memory Stick”s near magnets or magnet fields such as those of speakers
and televisions.
On file format (JPEG)
Your camcorder compresses image data in JPEG format (extension .jpg).
Typical image data file name
DSC00001.jpg.
— “Memory Stick” operations —
Using a “Memory Stick”–introduction
Terminal
Write-protect tab
Labeling position
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Notes
•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.
You do not need to format the “Memory Stick” supplied with
your camcorder
The “Memory Stick” supplied with your camcorder is already formatted in FAT format.
FAT format is the standard format for “Memory Stick”s and is supported by your
camcorder.
Note
Sample images are already recorded on the “Memory Stick” supplied with your
camcorder. All of these sample images will be deleted if you format the “Memory
Stick”.
“Memory Stick”s formatted on a personal computer
“Memory Stick” operations on your camcorder cannot be assured if the “Memory Stick”
is formatted on a Windows machine or Macintosh.
Note 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) that does not conform with this universal standard. (These
models are not sold in some areas.)
•If you cannot use a “Memory Stick” that has been used on other equipment, format
the “Memory Stick” on your camcorder following the steps on page 89. Note that all
images on the “Memory Stick” will be deleted if you format it.
“Memory Stick” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
Using a “Memory Stick”–introduction
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Using a “Memory Stick”–introduction
Inserting a “Memory Stick”
Insert a “Memory Stick” in as far as it can go with the v mark facing up.
To eject a “Memory Stick”
Slide MEMORY RELEASE in the direction of the arrow.
When the ACCESS lamp is lit or flashing
Never shake or strike your camcorder. Do not turn the power off , eject a “Memory
Stick” or remove the battery pack. Otherwise, the image data breakdown may occur.
MEMORY RELEASE
“Memory Stick” compartment
ACCESS lamp
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Using a “Memory Stick”–introduction
Using a touch panel
Your camcorder has operation buttons on the LCD screen. Press the LCD panel directly
to operate each function.
(1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY while pressing the small green button.
Make sure that the LOCK is set to the right (unlock) position.
(2) Press OPEN to open the LCD panel. Operation buttons appear on the LCD
screen. You can switch the memory playback/the memory camera mode by
pressing PLAY/CAM. You can also use the Remote Commander for this
operation.
(3) Press FN. Operation buttons appear on the LCD screen.
(4) Press PAGE2 to go to PAGE2. Operation buttons appear on the LCD screen.
(5) Press a desired operation item.
Refer to relevant pages for each function.
To execute settings
Press EXEC or OK.
To cancel settings
Press OFF to return to PAGE1/PAGE2.
To return to FN
Press EXIT.
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FNINDEXPLAY FNINDEXCAM
PAGE1 PAGE2 EXIT
MENU PLAY
INDEX EXPO–
SURE
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In the memory
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In memory camera mode
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Using a “Memory Stick”–introduction
Note
•When using the touch panel, press operation buttons with your thumb supporting the
LCD screen from the back side of it or press those buttons lightly with your index
finger. Do not press them with sharp objects such as pens.
•Do not touch the LCD screen with wet hands.
•If FN is not on the LCD screen, touch the LCD screen lightly to make it appear. You
can control the display with DISPLAY/TOUCH PANEL on your camcorder.
•When operation buttons do not work even if you press them, an adjustment
(CALIBRATION) is required (p. 124).
•When executing each item, the green bar appears above the item.
•The color of the items changes to grey if they are not available.
•You can operate with the touch panel using the viewfinder (p. 110).
Press FN to display the following buttons:
In memory camera mode
PAGE1 MENU, PLAY, INDEX, EXPOSURE
PAGE2 LCD BRIGHT, PLAY, INDEX
In memory playback mode
PAGE1 MENU, CAM, INDEX, DELETE,
+
,
–
PAGE2 LCD BRIGHT, CAM, INDEX,
+
,
–
Selecting image quality mode
You can select image quality mode in still picture recording. If you do not make any
selection, the unit automatically records in FINE mode.
(1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK is set to the
right (unlock) position.
(2) Press FN to display PAGE1 (p. 86).
(3) Press MENU, then select QUALITY in
in the menu settings to select a
desired image quality.
To return to FN
Press EXIT.
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Note
In some cases, changing the image quality mode may not affect the image quality,
depending on the types of images you are shooting.
Image quality settings
Setting Meaning
FINE (FINE) Use this mode when you want to record high quality
images. The image is compressed to about 1/6. FINE
appears on the screen.
STANDARD (STD) This is the standard image quality. The image is
compressed to about 1/10. STD appears on the screen.
Differences in image quality mode
Recorded images are compressed in JPEG format before being stored into memory. The
memory capacity allotted to each image varies depending on the selected image quality
mode. Details are shown in the table below. (The number of pixels is 640 × 480,
regardless of image quality mode. The data size before compression is about 600 KB.)
Image quality mode Memory capacity
FINE About 100 KB
STANDARD About 60 KB
Approximate number of images you can record on a “Memory Stick”
The number of images you can record varies depending on which image quality mode
you select and the complexity of the subject.
4MB type:
FINE (FINE) 40 images (maximum)
STANDARD (STD) 60 images (maximum)
8MB type:
FINE (FINE) 81 images (maximum)
STANDARD (STD) 122 images (maximum)
16MB type:
FINE (FINE) 164 images (maximum)
STANDARD (STD) 246 images (maximum)
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Using a “Memory Stick”
Formatting (initializing) a “Memory Stick”
Your camcorder can format (initialize) a “Memory Stick”. If you format a “Memory
Stick”, all data stored in the “Memory Stick” will be deleted. This function is convenient
when you want to delete all data including protected images.
New “Memory Stick”s are already formatted so that formatting is not required for
them.
Sample images are stored in the supplied “Memory Stick”. Note that these sample
images will be deleted if you format the “Memory Stick”.
(1) Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.
(2) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY while pressing the small green button.
Make sure that the LOCK is set to the right (unlock) position.
(3) Press FN to display PAGE1 (p. 86).
(4) Press MENU, then select FORMAT in
in the menu settings.
(5) Press r/R to select FORMAT on the right and then press EXEC. The display
shows “OK.”
(6) Press EXEC. again. The display shows “FORMATTING”, and formatting
procedure begins. When formatting is finished, the display shows
“COMPLETE.”
To return to FN
Press EXIT.
Check the contents of the “Memory Stick” before formatting
Note that all data in the “Memory Stick” including protected images will be deleted.
While “FORMATTING” is displayed
Do not turn the POWER switch nor press any button.
If “ ” is displayed during /after formatting
Format the “Memory Stick” again.
Note
You cannot format the “Memory Stick” if the write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is
set to LOCK.
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Recording still images on “Memory
Stick”s – Memory photo recording
You can select the FIELD or FRAME mode in still picture recording. Your camcorder
compensates for camera-shake when recording moving subjects in the FIELD mode.
Your camcorder records still images in high quality in the FRAME mode. Select the
FIELD or FRAME in the menu settings (p. 76).
Before operation
Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.
(1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY while pressing the small green button.
The power lamp lights up. Make sure that the LOCK is set to the right (unlock)
position.
(2) Keep pressing PHOTO lightly. The picture freezes and “CAPTURE” appears
on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. Recording does not start yet.
(3) Press PHOTO deeper. The image displayed on the screen will be recorded on a
“Memory Stick”. Recording is complete when the bar scroll indicator
disappears.
Notes
•When recording fast-moving subjects in the FRAME mode, the recorded image blurry.
•When recording in the FRAME mode, your camcorder may not correct camera-shake.
We recommend that you shoot objects with a tripod.
When the POWER switch is set to MEMORY
The following functions do not work:
wide TV mode, digital effect, picture effect, title.
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Number of images can be recorded
on the “Memory Stick”
Number of recorded images
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Recording still images on “Memory Stick”s – Memory photo
recording
When you are recording a still image
You can neither turn off the power nor press PHOTO.
When you press the PHOTO button on the Remote Commander
Your camcorder immediately records the image that is on the screen when you press
the button.
Recording images continuously
You can record still pictures continuously. Select one of the two modes described below
before recording.
Continuous mode [a]
You can record 3 or 4 pictures continuously.
Multi screen mode [b]
You can record 9 still pictures continuously on a single page.
[a]
[b]
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Recording still images on “Memory Stick”s – Memory photo
recording
(1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY while pressing the small green button.
Make sure that the LOCK is set to the right (unlock) position.
(2) Press FN to display PAGE1 (p. 86).
(3) Press MENU, then set CONTINUOUS to ON in
in the menu settings.
Continuous shooting settings
Setting Meaning (indicator on the screen)
OFF Your camcorder shoots one image at a time. (no indicator)
ON Your camcorder shoots 3 or 4 still images at about 0.8 sec intervals.
( )
MULTI SCRN Your camcorder shoots 9 still images at about 0.3 sec intervals and
displays the images on a single page divided into 9 boxes. ( )
To return to FN
Press EXIT.
Number of images in continuous shooting
The number of images you can shoot continuously varies depending on the image
quality mode.
FINE: 3 images
STANDARD: 4 images
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Superimposing a still picture in a “Memory
Stick” on a moving picture – MEMORY MIX
You can superimpose a still picture you have recorded on a “Memory Stick” on top of
the moving picture you are recording.
M. CHROM (Memory chromakey)
You can swap a blue area of a still picture such as an illustration or a frame with a
moving picture.
M. LUMI (Memory luminancekey)
You can swap a brighter area of a still picture such as a handwritten illustlation 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 top of a still picture such as a picture 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 picture.
M. CHROM
Still picture Moving picture
M. LUMI
Still picture Moving picture
C. CHROM
Still picture Moving picture
Blue
Blue
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Superimposing a still picture in a “Memory Stick” on a moving
picture – MEMORY MIX
Before operation
Insert a recorded “Memory Stick” on your camcorder.
(1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA while pressing the small green button.
(2) In the standby mode, press FN to display PAGE1 (p. 15).
(3) Press MEM MIX. The last recorded or last composed image appears on the
lower part of the screen as a thumbnail image.
(4) Press –/+ on the right lower corner of the screen or the Remote Commander to
select the still picture which you want to superimpose.
–: to see the previous image
+: to see the next image
(5) Press a desired mode. The still picture is superimposed on the moving picture.
(6) Press –/+ on the left lower corner of the screen to adjust the effect, then press
OK to return to PAGE1.
(7) Press EXIT to return to FN.
(8) Press START/STOP to start recording.
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Superimposing a still picture in a “Memory Stick” on a moving
picture – MEMORY MIX
Items to adjust
M. CHROM The color (blue) scheme of the area in the still picture which is to be
swapped with a moving picture
M. LUMI The color (bright) scheme of the area in the still picture 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 picture
The fewer bars there are on the screen, the stronger the effect.
To change the still picture to superimpose
Press –/+ on the right lower corner before step 6.
To change the mode setting
Press OFF before step 7, and repeat the procedure from step 2.
To cancel M. CHROM/M. LUMI/C. CHROM
Press OFF to return to PAGE1/PAGE2.
During recording
You cannot change the mode setting.
The “Memory Stick” supplied with your camcorder stores 30 images
– For M. CHROM: 26 images (such as a frame) DSC00001~DSC00026
– For C. CHROM: 4 images (such as a background) DSC00027~DSC00030
Sample images
Sample images stored in the “Memory Stick” supplied with your camcorder are
protected (p. 105).
If you format the “Memory Stick”
Sample images will be deleted.
To record a still picture which is added no effect on a mini DV tape
Press –/+ on the left corner to increase the bars to maximum in the M. LUMI mode in
step 6.
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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 and a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.
(1) Set the POWER switch to VTR.
(2) Press
. 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.
When the ACCESS lamp is lit or flashing
Never 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 incompartible with your camcorder because its format
does not comform with your camcorder. Check the format of the “Memory Stick”.
If you press PHOTO lightly in the playback mode
Your camcorder stops momentarily.
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 picture with PHOTO.
When you press the PHOTO button on the Remote Commander
Your camcorder immediately records the image that is on the screen when you press
the button.
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S VIDEO LANC
DV
S VIDEO
VIDEO
OUT
S VIDEO
Recording an image from a mini DV tape as a still image
Recording a still image from other equipment
(1) Set the POWER switch to VTR.
(2) Play back the recorded tape, or turn the TV on to see the desired program.
(3) Follow the steps 3 and 4 on page 96.
When recording the image through the AUDIO/VIDEO jack
Connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video jack on the VCR or
the TV.
When recording the image through the DV IN/OUT 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 (S1) video jacks of both your camcorder
and the VCR/TV.
This connection produces higher quality DV format pictures.
: Signal flow
A/V connecting cable
AUDIO/VIDEO jack
: Signal flow
VMC-IL4435/2DV/4DV i.LINK cable (not supplied)
DV OUT
DV IN/OUT
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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 and rewind the tape.
•Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.
(1) Set the POWER switch to VTR while pressing the small green button.
(2) Press FN to display PAGE1 (p. 86).
(3) Press MENU, then select PHOTO SAVE in
in the menu settings. “PHOTO
BUTTON” appears on the LCD screen.
(4) Press PHOTO deeper. 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.
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To stop or end copying
Press END.
To return to FN
Press END to return to PAGE1/PAGE2, then press EXIT.
When the memory of the “Memory Stick” is full
“MEMORY FULL” appears on the LCD screen, and the copying stops. Press END,
insert another “Memory Stick” and repeat the procedure from step 2.
When the ACCESS lamp is lit or flashing
Never 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.
To record all the images recorded on the mini DV tape
Rewind the tape all the way back and start copying.
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 comcorder 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 picture – Memory photo
playback
You can play back still images recorded on a “Memory Stick”. You can also play back 6
images at a time by selecting the index screen.
Before operation
Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.
(1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY while pressing the small green button.
Make sure that the LOCK is set to the right (unlock) position.
(2) Press PLAY to set the memory playback mode (p. 86). The last recorded image
is displayed.
(3) Press –/+ on your camcorder or the Remote Commander to select the desired
still image.
–: to see the previous image
+: to see the next image
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 the operation.
•When operating memory photo playback on a TV or 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.
Image data modified with personal computers or shot with other equipment
You may not be able to play them back with your camcorder.
Still image
You can select still images also with –/+ on PAGE1/PAGE2.
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Screen indicators during still image playback
The image quality mode indicator
The indicator may show a mode different to the one in which you recorded. This is not
a malfunction. The indicator shows the size of the data file. For instance, if the size of
FINE image is small enough, it may be displayed as STD. Or if the size of image is large
enough, it may be displayed as SFN.
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Viewing a still picture – Memory photo playback
Image quality mode
Data file name
Image number/Total number of recorded images
Protect indicator
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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. Make sure that the LOCK is set to the
right (unlock) position.
(2) Press INDEX on your camcorder or the Remote Commander to display the
index screen.
A red B mark appears above the image that is displayed before changing to the index
screen mode.
T : to display the previous 6 images
t : to display the following 6 images
To return to FN
Press EXIT.
To return to the normal playback screen (single screen)
Press the image you want to display.
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.
Index screen
Index screen is available in both the memory camera/the memory playback mode.
Files modified with personal computers
These files may not be displayed on the index screen. Image files shot with other
equipment may not be displayed on the index screen either.
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Viewing the recorded images using a personal computer
The image data recorded with your camcorder is compressed in the JPEG format. If you
use the application software, “PictureGear 3.2Lite” supplied with your camcorder, you
can see images recorded on a “Memory Stick” on a computer screen. Use the serial port
adaptor for “Memory Stick” supplied with your camcorder, the MSAKIT-PC4A
“Memory Stick”/PC card kit or MSAC-PC1 PC card adaptor for “Memory Stick” (not
supplied) for this operation. For detailed instructions on operation, refer to the
operating instructions of the serial port adaptor, “Memory Stick”/PC card kit or PC
card adaptor and application software.
Serial port
adaptor for
“Memory
Stick”
Serial port
adaptor for
“Memory
Stick”
“Memory
Stick”
“Memory
Stick”
Viewing a still picture – Memory photo playback
PC card
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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 while pressing the small green button.
Make sure that the LOCK is set to the right (unlock) position.
(2) Press FN to display PAGE1 (p. 86).
(3) Press MENU, then select SLIDE SHOW in
in the menu settings (p. 76). And
press EXEC.
READY apppears on the LCD screen.
(4) Press START. Your camcorder plays back the images recorded on a “Memory
Stick” in sequence.
Playing back images in a continuous loop
– SLIDE SHOW
To stop or end the slide show
Press END.
To pause during a slide show
Press PAUSE.
To return to FN
Press EXIT.
To start the slide show from a particular image
Select the desired image using MEMORY –/+ buttons before step 3.
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.
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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 while pressing the small green button.
Make sure that the LOCK is set to the right (unlock) position.
(2) Press INDEX on your camcorder or the Remote Commander to display the
index.
(3) Press “- MARK.” The screen to protect the image appears.
(4) Press the image you want to protect. The “-” appears on the protected
image.
To return to FN
Press EXIT.
To cancel image protection
Press the image you want to cancel image protection in step 4. The “-” disappears.
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.
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You can delete images stored in a “Memory Stick”.
Deleting selected images on the single screen
Before operation
Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.
(1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY while pressing the small green button.
Make sure that the LOCK is set to the right (unlock) position.
(2) Play back the image you want to delete by pressing –/+ (p. 100).
(3) Press FN to display PAGE1 (p. 86).
(4) Press DELETE. “DELETE?” appears on the LCD screen.
(5) Press OK. The selected image is deleted.
To return to FN
Press FN.
To cancel deleting an image
Press CANCEL in step 5.
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.
•You cannot delete images if the write-protect tab is set to LOCK.
Deleting images
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“Memory Stick” operations
Deleting selected images on the index screen
Before operation
Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.
(1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY while pressing the small green button.
Make sure that the LOCK is set to the right (unlock) position.
(2) Press INDEX on your camcorder or the Remote Commander to display the
index.
(3) Press DEL. Then press the image you want to delete. The number of the
selected image is highlighted.
(4) Prees EXEC. “DELETE?” appears on the LCD screen.
(5) Press OK. The selected images are deleted.
To return to FN
Press FN.
To cancel deleting an image
Press CANCEL in step 5.
Deleting images
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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 while pressing the small green button.
Make sure that the LOCK is set to the right (unlock) position.
(2) Press FN to display PAGE1 (p. 86).
(3) Press MENU, then select DELETE ALL in
in the menu settings (p. 76).
(4) Select DELETE, then press EXEC.
“OK” changes to “EXECUTE”.
(5) Select EXECUTE. Then press EXEC.
“DELETING” appears on the LCD screen. When all the unprotected images
are deleted, “COMPLETE” is displayed.
Deleting images
To return to FN
Press EXIT.
To cancel deleting all the images in the “Memory Stick”
Select RET in step 3, then press EXEC.
While “DELETING” appears
Do not turn the POWER switch or press any buttons.
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“Memory Stick” operations
Writing a print mark – PRINT MARK
You can specify the recorded still image to print out. 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 while pressing the small green button.
Make sure that the LOCK is set to the right (unlock) position.
(2) Press INDEX on your camcorder or the Remote Commander to display the
index.
(3) Press
MARK. The screen to write a print mark appears.
(4) Press the image you want to write a print mark. The
appears on the
selected image.
To return to FN
Press EXIT.
To cancel writing print marks
Press the image you want to cancel the print mark. The on the selected image
dissapears.
If the write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to LOCK
You cannot write print marks on still images.
2
INDEX
3,4
123
456
EXIT
MARK
123
456
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-
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— Additional Information —
Using the viewfinder
You can operate with the touch panel using the viewfinder.
(1) Pull out the viewfinder until it clicks, and then turn the LCD panel over and
move it back to your camcorder body with the LCD screen facing out (p. 19).
The same display as the LCD screen appears in the viewfinder. The LCD
screen is turned off.
(2) Press the LCD screen. The
appears in the viewfinder.
(3) Move
by pressing the LCD screen to select a desired item.
Notes
•Do not touch the LCD screen with wet hands.
•Do not press them with sharp objects such as pens.
After a while
The disappears. Press the LCD screen to display again.
When you press the two points on the LCD screen simultaneously
The does not move.
When you keep pressing the left/right edge of the LCD screen
The moves to one button to another continuously. Release your finger to make
stop.
2
3
x m N X M
FN
In the viewfinder
The moves to the left
The moves to the right
To execute the selected item
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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. We recommend you to use the tape with cassette memory.
The IC memory is built in the cassette with cassette memory. Using this IC memory,
you camcorder can read, write, and search data such as the date of recording or titles.
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 correctly.
Not to make any blank portion on the tape, press END SEARCH to return to the end of
the recorded portion before you begin the next recording when:
– you have ejected the cassette while recording.
– you have played back the tape in the VTR mode.
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.
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, the same result
may occur.
Tapes with cassette memory have (Cassette Memory) mark. Sony recommends that
you use a tape with mark to enjoy your camcorder fully.
mark on the cassette
The memory capacity of tapes marked with is 4KB. Your camcorder can
accommodate up to 16KB. 16KB tape is marked with .
When you play back
Copyright signal
When playing back
Using any other video camera recorder, you cannot record on a tape that has recorded a
copyright control signals for copyright protection of software which is played back on
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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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. 76).
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.
If the cassette memory function does not work
Reinsert a cassette few times. The gold-plated connector of mini DV cassttes 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]
[a]
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Additional Information
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. If “C:ss:ss” appears on the LCD screen or in the
viewfinder, the self-diagnosis display function has worked. See page 118.
In the recording mode
Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions
• The POWER switch is set to OFF or VTR.
c Set it to CAMERA. (p. 17)
• The tape has run out.
c Rewind the tape or insert a new one. (p. 14, 26)
• The write-protect tab is set to expose the red mark.
c Use a new tape or slide the tab. (p. 14)
• The tape is stuck to the drum (moisture condensation).
c Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at
least 1 hour to acclimatize. (p. 122)
• START/STOP MODE is set to 5SEC or .
c Set it to . (p. 22)
• While being operated in the CAMERA mode, your
camcorder has been in the standby mode for more than 5
minutes.
c Set the POWER switch to OFF and then to CAMERA
again. (p. 17)
• The viewfinder lens is not adjusted.
c Adjust the viewfinder lens. (p. 19)
• STEADYSHOT is set to OFF in the menu settings.
c Set it to ON. (p. 76)
• FOCUS is set to MANUAL.
c Set it to AUTO. (p. 46)
• Shooting conditions are not suitable for autofocus.
c Set FOCUS to MANUAL to focus manually. (p. 46)
• START/STOP MODE is set to 5SEC or .
c Set it to . (p. 22)
• The digital effect function is working.
c Cancel it. (p. 40)
• The video heads may be dirty.
c Clean the heads using the Sony DVM12CL cleaning
cassette (not supplied). (p. 123)
• 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 NightShot +Slow shutter mode is
activated. This is not a malfunction.
(continued on the following page)
START/STOP does not operate.
The power goes off.
Recording stops in a few seconds.
The image on the viewfinder screen
is not clear.
The fader function does not work.
The autofocusing function does not
work.
The SteadyShot function does not
work.
The x indicator flashes in the
viewfinder or on the LCD screen.
A vertical band appears when you
shoot a very bright subject.
Some tiny white spots appear in the
viewfinder or on the LCD screen.
A vertical band appears when you
shoot a subject such as lights or a
candle flame against a dark
background.
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Troubleshooting
Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions
• 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.
c Insert a cassette or press the LCD screen. The
demonstration stops.
You can also cancel DEMO MODE. (p. 81)
• NIGHTSHOT is set to ON.
c Set it to OFF. (p. 23)
• NIGHTSHOT is set to ON in a bright place.
c Set it to OFF, or use the NightShot function in a dark
place. (p. 23)
• BEEP is set to OFF in the menu settings.
c Set it to MELODY or NORMAL. (p. 76)
• The LCD panel is open.
c Close the LCD panel. (p. 19)
• The viewfinder is not fully pulled out.
c Pull it out until it clicks. (p. 19)
• Set STEADYSHOT to OFF in the menu settings. (p. 76)
• The picture disappears when you insert or eject a cassette.
(The power lamp flashes.) This is not a malfunction.
In the playback mode
Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions
• The tape has run out.
c Rewind the tape. (p. 26)
• The television’s video channel is not adjusted correctly.
c Adjust it. (p. 30)
• The video head may be dirty.
c Clean the heads using the Sony DVM12CL cleaning
cassette (not supplied). (p. 123)
• The volume is turned to minimum.
c Turn up the volume. (p. 26)
• AUDIO MIX is set to ST2 in the menu settings.
c Adjust AUDIO MIX. (p. 76)
• The tape has no cassette memory.
c Use a tape with cassette memory. (p. 50, 111)
• CM SEARCH is set to OFF in the menu settings.
c Set it to ON. (p. 76)
• The tape has a blank portion in the recorded portion.
(p. 51)
• The tape has no cassette memory.
c Use a tape with cassette memory. (p. 111)
• CM SEARCH is set to OFF in the menu settings.
c Set it to ON. (p. 76)
• There is no title in the tape.
c Superimpose the titles. (p. 69)
• The tape has a blank portion in the recorded portion.
(p. 52)
An unknown picture is displayed in
the viewfinder or on the LCD screen.
Picture appears too bright, and the
subject does not appear in the
viewfinder or on the LCD screen.
The picture is recorded in incorrect
or unnatural colors.
The tape does not move when a
video control button is pressed.
The playback picture is not clear or
does not appear.
No sound or only a low sound is
heard when playing back a tape.
There are nine horizontal lines on
the picture or the playback picture
is not clear or does not appear.
The click of the shutter does not
sound.
Displaying the recorded date, date
search function does not work.
The title search function does not
work.
A horizontal band appears when
shooting a TV screen or computer
screen
The picture does not appear in the
viewfinder.
The picture does not appear on the
LCD screen or in the viewfinder.
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Additional Information
Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions
• AUDIO MIX is set to ST1 side in the menu settings.
c Adjust AUDIO MIX in the menu settings. (p. 76)
• TITLE DSPL is set to OFF in the menu settings.
c Set it to ON in the menu settings. (p. 76)
• Screen indicators are displayed on the screen.
c Make the screen indicators dissappear. (p. 28)
c Pull out A/V connecting cable from AUDIO/VIDEO
jack, then connect it again.
In the recording and playback modes
Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions
• The battery pack is not installed, or is dead or nearly dead.
c Install a charged battery pack. (p. 9, 12)
• The AC adaptor is not connected to a wall outlet.
c Connect the AC adaptor to a wall outlet. (p. 13)
• The tape was ejected after recording when using a tape
without cassette memory.
• You have not recorded on the new cassette yet.
• The tape has a blank portion in the beginning or middle.
• The LCD panel is open.
c Close the LCD panel. (p. 19)
• When the viewfinder is not pulled out until it clicks, the
picture does not appear in the viewfinder.
c Pull out the viewfinder nutil it clicks.
• The operating temperature is too low.
• The battery pack is not fully charged.
c Charge the battery pack again. (p. 9)
• The battery pack is completely dead, and cannot be
recharged.
c Replace with a new battery pack. (p. 12)
• 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.
c Replace with a new battery pack. (p. 12)
• The battery is dead.
c Use a charged battery pack. (p. 9, 12)
• The power source is disconnected.
c Connect it firmly. (p. 12, 13)
• The battery is dead.
c Use a charged battery pack. (p. 12, 13)
• Moisture condensation has occurred.
c Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at
least 1 hour to acclimatize. (p. 122)
• The gold-plated connector of the tape is dirty or dusty.
c Clean the gold-plated connector. (p. 112)
• The q REMAIN is set to AUTO in the menu settings.
c Set it to ON to always display the remaining tape
indicator. (p. 76)
(continued on the following page)
Troubleshooting
The battery pack is quickly
discharged.
The battery remaining indicator does
not indicate the correct time.
The power does not turn on.
The end search function does not
work.
The % and Z indicators flash and no
functions except for cassette ejection
work.
The cassette cannot be removed from
the holder.
The new sound added to the
recorded tape is not heard.
The title is not displayed.
The end search function does not
work correctly.
indicator does not appear when
using a tape with cassette memory.
Remaining tape indicator is not
displayed.
The picture does not appear in the
viewfinder.
The sound is muted or images do not
appear when monitoring images
through TV.
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Troubleshooting
When operating using the “Memory Stick”
Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions
• The POWER switch is set to CAMERA.
c Set it to MEMORY. (p. 87)
• The “Memory Stick” is not inserted.
c Insert a “Memory Stick”. (p. 85)
• The “Memory Stick” has already been recorded to its full
capacity.
c Erase unnecessary images and record again. (p. 90, 106)
• The “Memory Stick” formatted incorrectly is inserted.
c Format the “Memory Stick”. (p. 89)
• The write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to
LOCK.
c Slide the tab to write. (p. 83)
• The image is protected.
c Cancel image protection. (p. 105)
• The write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to
LOCK.
c Set the tab to write. (p. 83)
• The write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to
LOCK.
c Set the tab to write. (p. 83)
• The write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to
LOCK.
c Set the tab to write. (p. 83)
• The image to protect is not be played back.
c Press INDEX to play back the image. (p. 100)
• The write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to
LOCK.
c Set the tab to write. (p. 83)
• The image to write a print mark is not be played back.
c Press INDEX to play back the image. (p. 100)
• The write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to
LOCK.
c Set the tab to write. (p. 83)
• The battery pack is dead.
c Install a charged battery pack or use the AC adaptor
instead of the battery pack. (p. 9, 12)
Others
Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions
• The tape has no cassette memory.
c Use a tape with cassette memory. (p. 111)
• The cassette memory is full.
c Erase another title. (p. 71)
• The tape is set to prevent accidental erasure.
c Slide the write-protect tab so that red portion is not
visible. (p. 14)
• Nothing is recorded in that position on the tape.
c Superimpose the title to the recorded position. (p. 69)
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 write a print mark on the
still image.
The photo save function does not
work.
You cannot protect the image.
The title is not recorded.
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Additional Information
Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions
• The tape has no cassette memory.
c Use a tape with cassette memory. (p. 111)
• The cassette memory is full.
c Erase some titles. (p. 71)
• The tape is set to prevent accidental erasure.
c Slide the write-protect tab so that red portion is not
visible. (p. 14)
• Remove the i.LINIK cable (DV connecting cable), and
connect it again.
• The input selector on the VCR is not set correctly.
c Set the selector to DV input position. If you use another
DV camcorder, set the power switch to VTR.
• The camcorder is connected to DV equipment of other
than Sony.
c Operate normal editing.
• Setting program on a blank portion of the tape is
attempted.
c Set the program again on a recorded portion.
• COMMANDER is set to OFF in the menu settings.
c Set it to ON. (p. 76)
• Something is blocking the infrared rays.
c Remove the obstacle.
• The batteries are inserted in the battery holder with the + –
polarities incorrectly matching the + – marks.
c Insert the batteries with the correct polarity. (p. 133)
• The batteries are dead.
c Insert new ones. (p. 133)
• DISPLAY is set to V-OUT/LCD in the menu settings.
c Set it to LCD. (p. 76)
• Moisture condensation has occurred.
c Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at
least 1 hour to acclimatize. (p. 122)
• Some troubles have occurred in your camcorder.
c Remove the cassette and insert it again, then operate
your camcorder.
• Disconnect the Connecting plate of the AC adaptor or
remove the battery, then reconnect it in about 1 minute.
Turn the power on. If the functions still do not work, press
the RESET button beside the Grip strap using a sharp-
pointed object. (If you press the RESET button, all the
settings including the date and time return to the default.)
(p. 131)
• The DISPLAY/TOUCH PANEL button is pressed.
c Press the LCD screen lightly.
c Press the DISPLAY/TOUCH PANEL button on your
camcorder or the Remote Commander.
c Adjust the screen (CALIBRATION). (p. 124)
The Remote Commander supplied
with your camcorder does not work.
The melody or beep sounds for 5
seconds.
No function works though the power
is on.
Troubleshooting
The cassette label is not recorded.
While editing using the i.LINK cable
(DV connecting cable), recording
picture cannot be monitored.
DV synchro-editing does not
function.
The picture from a TV or VCR does
not appear even when your
camcorder is connected to outputs on
the TV or VCR.
The buttons do not appear on the
touch panel.
The buttons on the LCD screen do
not work.
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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.
c Use an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack. (p. 11)
• Moisture condensation has occurred.
c Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at
least 1 hour to acclimatize. (p. 122)
• The video heads are dirty.
c Clean the heads using the Sony DVM12CL cleaning
cassette (not supplied). (p. 123)
• A malfunction other than the above that you can service
has occurred.
c Remove the cassette and insert it again, then operate
your camcorder.
c Disconnect the power cord of the AC adaptor or remove
the battery pack. After reconnecting the power source,
operate your camcorder.
• A malfunction that you cannot service has occurred.
c Contact your Sony dealer 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.
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 two digits
(indicated by ss) will differ depending on the
state of your camcorder.
C:21:ss
Viewfinder (or LCD screen)
Self-diagnosis display
•C:ss:ss
You can service your camcorder
yourself.
•E:ss:ss
Contact your Sony dealer.
E:61:ss
E:62:ss
C:31:ss
C:32:ss
C:04:ss
C:22:ss
C:21:00
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C:21:00
Warning indicators and messages
If indicators and messages appear in the viewfinder, on the LCD screen or in the display
window, check the following:
See the page in parentheses “( )” for more information.
The indicators and messages are displayed in yellow.
Warning indicators
The battery is dead or nearly
dead
Slow flashing:
•The battery is nearly dead.
Fast flashing:
•The battery is dead (p. 9).
Depending on conditions, the E
indicator may flash, even if there
are 5 to 10 minutes remaining.
Warning indicator as to tape
Slow flashing:
•The tape is near the end.
•No tape is inserted (p. 14).*
•The write-protect tab on the
cassette is out (red) (p. 14).*
Fast flashing:
•The tape has run out (p. 14, 26).*
The video heads are dirty
Slow flashing:
•You need to clean the heads using the Sony DVM12CL cleaning
cassette (not supplied) (p. 123).
Self-diagnosis display (p. 118)
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. 122).
You 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. 122).
•The tape has run out (p. 14, 26).*
•The self-diagnosis display function is
activated (p. 118).*
The still image is protected
Slow flashing:
•The still image is protected
(p. 105).*
Warning indicator as to cassette
memory
Slow flashing:
•No tape with cassette memory is
inserted (p. 111).*
Warning indicator as to
“Memory Stick”
Slow flashing:
•No “Memory Stick” is inserted
(p. 85).*
Fast flashing:
•“Memory Stick” is not
formatted correctly (p. 89).
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Warning messages
•CLOCK SET Reset the date and time (p. 82).
•For “InfoLITHIUM” Use an “InfoLIHIUM” battery pack (p. 11).
BATTERY ONLY
• CLEANING CASSETTE
The video heads are dirty (p. 123).
• FULL The tape cassette memory is full.
• The tape has no cassette memory (p. 111).
• 16BIT AUDIO MODE is set to 16BIT.* You cannot dub new sound
(p. 80).
• REC MODE REC MODE is set to LP.* You cannot dub new sound (p. 80).
• TAPE There is no recorded portion on the tape. You cannot dub new
sound.
• “i.LINK” CABLE i.LINK cable is connected (p. 68).* You cannot dub new sound.
• FULL The “Memory Stick” is full.* (p. 99)
• The write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to LOCK
(p. 83).*
• NO FILE No still image is recorded on the “Memory Stick” (p. 90).*
• NO MEMORY STICK
No “Memory Stick” is inserted. (p. 85)
* You hear the melody or beep sound.
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 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 VIDEO/AUDIO input jack.
The following shows TV color systems used overseas.
NTSC system
Bahama Islands, Bolivia, Canada, Central America, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Jamaica,
Japan, Korea, Mexico, Peru, Surinam, Taiwan, the Philippines, the U.S.A., Venezuela,
etc.
PAL system
Australia, Austria, Belgium, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Germany, 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 76 for more information.
Using your camcorder abroad
AC-VF10
[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 1 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 1 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 DVM12CL 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 Cloth (supplied) to clean the LCD screen.
Removing dust from inside the viewfinder
(1) Pull out the viewfinder 1.
Remove the screw 2 with a screwdriver (not supplied).
While pressing the right side of the catch 3 using a sharp-pointed object,
remove the eyecup 4.
(2) Remove dust from inside the eyecup and viewfinder with a commercially
available blower.
(3) In the reverse way of (1), attach the eyecup. Then replace the screw 2.
[a] [b]
/
or
Maintenance information and precautions
2
1
3
4
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Charging the vanadium-lithium battery in your camcorder
Your camcorder is supplied with a vanadium-lithium battery installed so as to retain
the date and time, etc., regardless of the setting of the POWER switch. The vanadium-
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 three months if you do not use your camcorder at all.
Even if the vanadium-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 vanadium-lithium battery:
•Connect your camcorder to house current using the AC adaptor supplied with your
camcorder, and leave your camcorder with the POWER switch turned off for more
than 24 hours.
•Or install the fully charged battery pack in your camcorder, and leave your camcorder
with the POWER switch turned off for more than 24 hours.
Ajusting the LCD screen (CALIBRATION)
The buttons on the touch panel may not work correctly. If this happens, follow the
procedure below.
(1) Turn the POWER switch off.
(2) Eject the tape from your camcorder, then disconnect any connecting cable from
your camcorder.
(3) Set the POWER switch to VTR while pressing DISPLAY/TOUCH PANEL on
your camcorder, then keep pressing DISPLAY/TOUCH PANEL for about five
seconds.
(4) Follow the procedure below with the corner of a “Memory Stick” supplied
with your camcorder.
1 Touch
at the upper left corner.
2 Touch
at the lower right corner.
3 Touch
in the middle of the screen.
Note
If you do not press the right spot, always returns to the position at the upper left
corner. In this case, start from step 4 again.
Maintenance information and precautions
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CALIBRATE
CALIBRATE
CALIBRATE
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Maintenance information and precautions
Precautions
Camcorder operation
•Operate your camcorder on 3.6 V (battery pack) or 4.2 V (AC 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 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 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 VTR
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.
AC 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.
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Maintenance information and precautions
•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. 3 min. and 30 seconds
(using cassette DVM60)
Viewfinder
Electric viewfinder (color)
Image device
1/4 inch CCD (Charge Coupled
Device)
Approx. 680,000 pixels
(Effective: Approx. 340,000 pixels)
Lens
Carl Zeiss
Combined power zoom lens
Filter diameter 30 mm.
(1 3/16 in.)
10× (Optical), 120× (Digital)
Focal length
5/32 - 1 5/16 in. (3.3 - 33 mm)
When converted to a 35 mm still
camera
1 11/16 - 16 5/8 in. (42 - 420 mm)
Color temperature
Auto, HOLD (Hold), nIndoor
(3200K),
Outdoor (5800K)
Minimum illumination
5 lux (F 1.7)
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
Input/output auto switch
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
Input/output auto switch
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 control jack
Stereo mini-minijack (ø 2.5 mm)
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 inches measured diagonally
2 × 1 1/2 in. (50 × 37 mm)
Total dot number
200,640 (880 × 228)
General
Power requirements
3.6 V (battery pack)
4.2 V (AC adaptor)
Average power consumption
(when using the battery pack)
During camera recording using
LCD
3.8 W
Viewfinder
3.1 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 1/4 × 4 3/4 × 3 3/4 in.
(56 × 119 × 94 mm) (w/h/d)
Mass (approx.)
1 lb 1 oz (490 g)
excluding the battery pack and
cassette
1 lb 3 oz (560 g)
including the battery pack,
NP-FS11, cassette DVM60 and
lens cap
Supplied accessories
See page 8.
AC adaptor
Power requirements
100 - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption
13 W
Output voltage
DC OUT: 4.2 V, 1.8 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.)
1 15/16 × 1 9/16 × 3 3/8 in.
(49 × 39 × 85 mm) (w/h/d)
excluding projecting parts
Mass (approx.)
4.2 oz (120 g)
excluding power cord
Cord length (approx.)
Power cord: 6.6 feet (2 m)
Connecting cord: 5.2 feet (1.6 m)
Battery pack
Output voltage
DC 3.6 V
Capacity
4.1 Wh
Dimensions (approx.)
1 1/4 × 21/32 × 2 in.
(30.3 × 16.3 × 50.2 mm) (w/h/d)
Mass (approx.)
1.4 oz (40 g)
Type
Lithium ion
“Memory Stick”
Memory
Flash memory
4MB: MSA-4A
Operating voltage
2.7-3.6 V
Power consumption
Approx. 45 mA in the operating
mode
Approx. 130 µA 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
1 Lens cap (p. 17)
2 OPEN button (p. 15)
3 LCD screen (p. 20)
4 Eyecup
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.
These are trademarks.
Camcorder
5 Viewfinder (p. 19)
6 LOCK (p. 18)
7 POWER switch (p. 17)
8 START/STOP button (p. 17)
5
6
7
4
1
2
3
8
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Quick Reference
9 +SLOW SHUTTER button (p. 23)
q; Microphone
qa Lens
qs Camera recording lamp (p. 17)
qd Remote sensor (p. 133)
Identifying the parts and controls
qf Accessory shoe
qg NIGHTSHOT switch (p. 23)
qh Focus ring (p. 46)
qj Infrared rays emitter (p. 23)
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.
* MTF is an abbreviation of Modulation Transfer Function/Factor.
The value number indicates the amount of light of a subject penetrating into the
lens.
qf
qg
qh
qj
9
qa
qs
0
qd
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Identifying the parts and controls
qk DV IN/OUT jack (p. 56)
This “i.LINK” mark is a trademark of
Sony Corporation and indicates that this
product is in agreement with IEEE 1394-
1995 specifications and their revisions.
The
DV IN/OUT jack is i.LINK
compatible.
ql MIC jack (PLUG IN POWER) (p. 65)
Connect an external microphone
(not supplied). This jack also accepts
a “plug-in-power” microphone.
w; AUDIO/VIDEO jack (p. 30, 55, 59)
wa LANC
control jack
LANC stands for Local Application
Control Bus System. The
control jack
is used for controlling the tape transport
of video equipment and other
peripherals connected to the video
equipment. This jack has the same
function as the jack indicated as
CONTROL L or REMOTE.
ws S VIDEO jack (p. 30, 55, 59)
qk
w;
ql
ws
wa
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Quick Reference
Identifying the parts and controls
wd Power lamp (p. 5, 17)
wf START/STOP MODE switch (p. 22)
wg BACK LIGHT button (p. 23)
wh DISPLAY/TOUCH PANEL button (p. 28)
wj OPEN/Z EJECT lever (p. 14)
wk ACCESS lamp (p. 85)
wl MEMORY RELEASE lever (p. 85)
e; RESET button (p. 117)
ea i (headphones) jack
When you use headphones, the speaker
on your camcorder is silent.
ea
wl
e;
wk
wj
wd
wg
wh
wf
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Identifying the parts and controls
es PHOTO button (p. 31, 90)
ed Speaker
ef “Memory Stick” slot (p. 85)
eg Viewfinder lens adjustment lever
(p. 19)
eh Cassette lid (p. 14)
ej Power zoom lever (p. 21)
ek FOCUS switch (p. 46)
el Grip strap
r; 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.
ra BATT (battery) RELEASE lever (p. 12)
es
ef
eg
ed
eh
ej
ek
el
r;
ra
133
Quick Reference
To prepare the Remote Commander
Insert 2 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.
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.
1 PHOTO button (p. 31, 90)
2 DISPLAY button (p. 28)
3 Memory control buttons
(p. 94, 100, 101)
4 SEARCH MODE button (p. 50, 52, 53)
5 Video control buttons (p. 29)
6 REC button (p. 59)/MARK button
(p. 58)
7 AUDIO DUB button (p. 67)
8 ./> buttons (p. 50, 52, 53)
9 ZERO SET MEMORY button (p. 49, 64)
0 DATA CODE button (p. 28)
qa Transmitter
Point toward the remote sensor to
control your camcorder after turning on
your camcorder.
qs START/STOP button (p. 17)
qd Power zoom button (p. 21)
7
8
qs
5
6
4
3
2
1
qd
qa
0
9
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Identifying the parts and controls
Operation indicators
120min STBY 0:12:34
–+
12min
STI LL ZERO SET
16 : 9WI DE MEMORY
NEG. ART END
SEARCH
AUTO
6 0 AWB
F11 16BIT
DSC00001
6
5
4
3
2
1
9
0
qa
qs
w;
ql
qk
qj
qh
qf
qg
qd
wa
wd
wf
ws
7
8
1 Cassette memory indicator (p. 111)
2 Remaining battery time indicator
(p. 22)
3 Zoom indicator (p. 21)/Exposure
indicator (p. 45)/Data file name
indicator (p. 83)
4 Digital effect indicator (p. 40)/
MEMORY MIX indicator (p. 94)
5 FLD./FRAME indicator (p. 90)/
16:9WIDE indicator (p. 33)/FADER
indicator (p. 35)
6 Picture effect indicator (p. 37)
7 Data code indicator (p. 28)
8 LCD bright indicator (p. 20)/Volume
indicator (p. 26)
9 PROGRAM AE indicator (p. 43)
0 Backlight indicator (p. 23)
qa SteadyShot off indicator (p. 77)
qs Manual focus/Infinity indicator (p. 46)
qd Recording mode indicator (p. 80)
qf Standby/Recording indicator (p. 17)/
Video control mode indicator (p. 29)/
Image quality mode indicator (p. 87)
qg NIGHTSHOT indicator (p. 23)
qh Warning indicators (p. 119)
qj Tape counter indicator (p. 48)/5SEC mode
indicator (p. 22)/Time code indicator
(p. 22)/Self-diagnosis indicator (p. 118)/
Photo mode indicator (p. 31)/Image
number indicator (p. 111)
qk Remaining tape indicator (p. 22)/
Memory playback indicator (p. 101)
ql ZERO SET MEMORY indicator (p. 49)
w; END SEARCH indicator (p. 25)
wa Audio mode indicator (p. 80)
ws Data file name indicator
This indicator appears when the
MEMORY MIX functions work.
wd Continuous mode indicator (p. 91)
wf Video flash ready indicator (p. 32)
This indicator appears when you use the
video flash light (not supplied).
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Quick Reference
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 use in editing (in the recording mode)
•Watching the picture on a wide-screen TV
•Viewing images using a personal computer
Functions to use 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 on monaural sound or sub
sound
Quick Function Guide
NIGHTSHOT (p. 23)
Low lux mode (p. 43)
Sunset & moon mode (p. 43)
BACK LIGHT (p. 23)
Spotlight mode (p. 43)
Beach & ski mode (p. 43)
FADER (p. 34)
PHOTO (p. 31)
PICTURE EFFECT (p. 37)/
DIGITAL EFFECT (p. 39)
Soft portrait mode (p. 43)
TITLE (p. 69)
D ZOOM [MENU] (p. 76)
Manual focus (p. 46)
Landscape mode (p. 43)
Sports lesson mode (p. 43)
Wide mode (p. 33)
“Memory Stick” (p. 83)
PICTURE EFFECT (p. 47)/
DIGITAL EFFECT (p. 48)
Data code (p. 28)
Zero set memory (p. 49)
Title search (p. 52)
Photo search (p. 53)
Photo scan (p. 54)
HiFi SOUND [MENU] (p. 76)
Index
A, B
AC adaptor ................................ 9
Adjusting viewfinder ............. 19
ANTI GROUND SHOOTING
................................................ 22
Audio dubbing........................ 65
AUDIO MIX ............................ 67
Audio mode............................. 80
AUTO SHTR............................ 77
A/V connecting cable
.................................... 30, 55, 57
BACK LIGHT .......................... 23
Battery pack ............................... 9
Beep .......................................... 81
BOUNCE .................................. 34
C, D
Camera chromakey ................ 93
Carl Zeiss lens ....................... 129
Cassette memory .............. 6, 111
Charging battery ....................... 9
Charging vanadium-lithium
battery ................................. 124
Clock set ................................... 82
Connection
(viewing on TV) ................... 30
(dubbing a tape) .................. 55
Continuous .............................. 91
Data code ................................. 28
Date search .............................. 50
DEMO ...................................... 81
DIGITAL EFFECT .................. 39
DISPLAY .................................. 27
Dual sound track tape .......... 112
Dubbing a tape ........................ 55
DV connecting cable............... 56
E
END SEARCH................... 25, 29
Exposure .................................. 45
External microphone (not
supplied) ............................. 130
F, G, H
FADER ..................................... 34
Fade in/out.............................. 34
FLASH MOTION.................... 39
FOCUS...................................... 46
Format ...................................... 89
Full charge ................................. 9
Grip strap ............................... 132
Heads...................................... 123
Headphone jack .................... 131
HiFi SOUND ........................... 78
I, J, K, L
i.LINK ..................................... 130
Image protection ................... 105
Image quality mode ............... 87
INDEX (Multiple) display ... 101
“InfoLITHIUM” battery ........ 11
Infrared rays emitter .............. 23
JPEG .......................................... 83
Labeling a cassette .................. 74
LANC ..................................... 130
LCD screen .............................. 19
LUMINANCEKEY ................. 39
M, N
Main sound.............................. 78
Manual focus ........................... 46
Memory chromakey ............... 93
Memory luminancekey .......... 93
Memory mix ............................ 93
“Memory Stick” ...................... 83
Menu settings .......................... 76
Mirror mode ............................ 19
Moisture condensation ........ 122
MONOTONE .......................... 34
Mosaic fader ............................ 34
NIGHTSHOT .......................... 23
NightShot +Slow shutter ....... 24
Normal charge .......................... 9
NTSC system ......................... 121
O, P, Q
OLD MOVIE............................ 39
Operation indicators ............ 134
OVERLAP ................................ 34
Photo scan ................................ 54
Photo search ............................ 53
Photo recording ...................... 31
PICTURE EFFECT .................. 37
Picture search .......................... 29
Playback pause........................ 29
Power sources
(house current) ..................... 13
(car battery) .......................... 13
(battery pack) ....................... 12
Power zoom............................. 21
Print mark .............................. 109
PROGRAM AE....................... 43
R
Recording time ........................ 10
Remaining battery time
indicator ................................ 22
Remaining tape indicator ...... 22
Remote commander ............. 133
Remote control jack (LANC)
.............................................. 130
Remote sensor ....................... 133
RESET ..................................... 117
S
S video jack .................. 30, 55, 57
Self-diagnosis display .......... 118
Serial port adaptor ................ 103
Skip scan .................................. 29
Slide show.............................. 104
Slow playback ......................... 29
SLOW SHUTTER .................... 39
+SLOW SHUTTER ................. 24
START/STOP MODE ............ 22
STEADYSHOT ........................ 77
Stereo tape ............................. 112
STILL ........................................ 39
Sub sound ................................ 78
T, U, V
Tape counter...................... 22, 49
Telephoto ................................. 21
Time code................................. 22
Title ........................................... 69
Title search ............................... 52
Touch panel ............................. 15
TRAIL ....................................... 39
Transition ................................. 18
TV color systems ................... 121
W, X, Y, Z
Warning indicators ............... 119
White balance .......................... 42
Wide-angle .............................. 21
Wide mode .............................. 33
WORLD TIME......................... 81
Write-protect tab ..................... 14
Zero set memory ..................... 49
Zoom ........................................ 21
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