3-067-099-11 (1)
©2001 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-TRV30
Digital
Video Camera
Recorder
Model No. DCR-TRV30 Model No. AC-
Serial No. Serial No.
SERIES
TM
2
Welcome!
Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony Digital Handycam camcorder. With your
Digital Handycam, you can capture life’s precious moments with superior picture and sound
quality. Your Digital Handycam is loaded with advanced features, but at the same time it is
very easy to use. You will soon be producing home video that you can enjoy for years to come.
WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do
not expose the unit to rain or
moisture.
Never expose the battery pack to temperatures
above 140°F (60°C) such as in a car parked in
the sun or under direct sunlight.
This symbol is intended to
alert the user to the presence
of uninsulated “dangerous
voltage” within the product’s
enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to
constitute a risk of electric
shock to persons.
This symbol is intended to
alert the user to the presence
of important operating and
maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
For customers in the U.S.A. and
CANADA
DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM ION BATTERY.
LITHIUM ION BATTERY.
DISPOSE OF PROPERLY.
You can return your unwanted lithium ion
batteries to your nearest Sony Service Center
or Factory Service Center.
Note: In some areas the disposal of lithium
ion batteries in household or business
trash may be prohibited.
For the Sony Service Center nearest you call
1-800-222-SONY (United States only).
For the Sony Factory Service Center nearest
you call 416-499-SONY (Canada only).
Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking
lithium ion battery.
For the customers in the U.S.A.
If you have any questions about this product,
you may call:
Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-
SONY (7669)
The number below is for the FCC related
matters only.
Regulatory Information
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: SONY
Model No.: DCR-TRV30
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.
Address: 680 Kinderkamack
Road, Oradell,
NJ07649 U.S.A.
Telephone No.: 201-930-6972
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device
may not cause harmful interference, and
(2)this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved in this
manual could void your authority to operate
this equipment.
“Memory Stick”
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
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Note:
This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined
by turning the equipment off and on, the user
is encouraged to try to correct the interference
by one or more of the following measures:
— Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
— Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
— Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
— Consult the dealer or an experienced
radio/TV technician for help.
The shielded interface cable supplied with this
equipment must be used with this equipment
in order to comply with the limits for a digital
device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC
Rules.
For customers in CANADA
CAUTION
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH
WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT,
FULLY INSERT.
“Memory Stick”
This Class B digital apparatus complies with
Canadian ICES-003.
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Main Features
Taking moving or still images, and playing them back
•Recording a picture (p. 19)
•Recording a still image on a tape (p. 36)
•Playing back a tape (p. 29)
•Recording still images on “Memory Stick”s (p. 114)
•Recording moving pictures on “Memory Stick”s (p. 123)
•Viewing a still image recorded on “Memory Stick”s (p. 134)
•Viewing a moving picture on “Memory Stick”s (p. 137)
Capturing images on your computer
•Using with an analog video unit and your computer (p. 81)
•Viewing images recorded on “Memory Stick”s using the USB cable (p. 139)
Other uses
Functions to adjust exposure in the recording mode
•Back light (p. 25)
•NightShot/Super NightShot (p. 25)
•Recording images with the flash (p. 37, 117)
•PROGRAM AE (p. 50)
•Adjusting the exposure manually (p. 53)
Functions to give images more impact
•Digital zoom (p. 23) The default setting is set to OFF. (To zoom greater than 10×, select
the digital zoom power in D ZOOM in the menu settings.)
•Fader (p. 43)
•Picture effect (p. 46)
•Digital effect (p. 47)
•Digital program editing (p. 70)
•Title (p. 91, 94)
•MEMORY MIX (p. 129)
Functions to give a natural appearance to your recordings
•Sports lesson mode (p. 50)
•Landscape mode (p. 50)
•Manual focus (p. 54)
Functions to use after recording
•END SEARCH/EDITSEARCH/Rec review (p. 28)
•DATA CODE (p. 30)
•SUPER LASER LINK (p. 34)
•Tape PB ZOOM (p. 61)/Memory PB ZOOM (p. 146)
•Zero set memory (p. 62, 85)
•Title search (p. 63)
•HiFi SOUND (p. 100)
Getting started
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Checking supplied accessories
Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder.
1 Wireless Remote Commander (1)
(p. 184)
2 AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power adaptor
(1), Power cord (1) (p. 13)
3 Size AA (R6) battery for Remote
Commander (2) (p. 184)
4 NP-FM50 battery pack (1) (p. 12, 13)
5 A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 33, 68)
6 Shoulder strap (1) (p. 179)
7 Lens cap (1) (p. 19)
8 USB cable (1) (p. 140)
9 “Memory Stick” (1) (p. 106)
q; CD-ROM (SPVD-004 USB Driver) (1)
(p. 140)
qa Lens hood (1) (p. 22)
Contents of the recording cannot be compensated if recording or playback is not made due to a
malfunction of the camcorder, storage media, etc.
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Table of contents
Main Features .......................................... 4
Checking supplied accessories.............. 5
Quick Start Guide ............................. 8
Getting started
Using this manual ................................. 10
Step 1 Preparing the power supply ... 12
Installing the battery pack............. 12
Charging the battery pack............. 13
Connecting to a wall outlet ........... 16
Step 2 Setting the date and time ........ 17
Step 3 Inserting a cassette ................... 18
Recording – Basics
Recording a picture............................... 19
Shooting backlit subjects
– BACK LIGHT ........................ 25
Shooting in the dark – NightShot/
Super NightShot ...................... 25
Self-timer recording ....................... 27
Checking the recording
– END SEARCH/EDITSEARCH/
Rec Review ...................................... 28
Playback – Basics
Playing back a tape ............................... 29
Viewing the recording on TV .............. 33
Advanced Recording
Operations
Recording a still image on a tape
– Tape Photo recording ................. 36
Adjusting the white balance manually
........................................................... 41
Using the wide mode ........................... 42
Using the fader function ...................... 43
Using special effects
– Picture effect................................. 46
Using special effects – Digital effect ... 47
Using the PROGRAM AE function .... 50
Adjusting the exposure manually ...... 53
Focusing manually................................ 54
Interval recording ................................. 56
Frame by frame recording
– Cut recording ............................... 58
Advanced Playback
Operations
Playing back a tape with picture effects
................................................................. 59
Playing back a tape with digital effects
........................................................... 60
Enlarging images recorded on tapes
– Tape PB ZOOM ........................... 61
Quickly locating a scene using the zero
set memory function ...................... 62
Searching the boundaries of recorded
tape by title – Title search ............. 63
Searching a recording by date
– Date search ................................... 64
Searching for a photo
– Photo search/Photo scan ........... 66
Editing
Dubbing a tape ...................................... 68
Dubbing only desired scenes
– Digital program editing.............. 70
Using with analog video unit and
personal computer
– Signal convert function............... 81
Recording video or TV program......... 82
Inserting a scene from a VCR
– Insert editing ................................ 85
Audio dubbing ...................................... 87
Superimposing a title ........................... 91
Making your own titles ........................ 94
Labeling a cassette ................................ 96
Customizing Your Camcorder
Changing the menu settings................ 98
“Memory Stick” Operations
Using a “Memory Stick”
– introduction................................ 106
Recording still images on “Memory
Stick”s
– Memory Photo recording ......... 114
Recording an image from a tape as a
still image ...................................... 120
Recording moving pictures on “Memory
Stick”s
– MPEG movie recording ............ 123
Recording a picture from a tape as a
moving picture ............................. 125
Getting started
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Table of contents
Superimposing a still image in a
“Memory Stick” on a moving
picture – MEMORY MIX ............. 129
Copying still images from a tape
– Photo save .................................. 132
Viewing a still image
– Memory photo playback .......... 134
Viewing a moving picture
– MPEG movie playback ............. 137
Viewing images using computer ...... 139
Copying the image recorded on
“Memory Stick”s to tapes ........... 144
Enlarging still images recorded on
“Memory Stick”s
– Memory PB ZOOM ................... 146
Playing back images in a continuous
loop – SLIDE SHOW .................... 148
Preventing accidental erasure
– Image protection........................ 149
Deleting images ................................... 150
Writing a print mark
– PRINT MARK ............................ 152
Using the printer (optional)............... 154
Troubleshooting
Types of trouble and their solutions
......................................................... 155
Self-diagnosis display......................... 161
Warning indicators and messages.... 162
Additional Information
Usable cassettes ................................... 164
About “InfoLITHIUM” battery......... 166
About i.LINK ....................................... 168
Using your camcorder abroad .......... 170
Maintenance information and
precautions .................................... 171
Specifications ....................................... 176
Quick Reference
Identifying the parts and controls .... 178
Index ..................................................... 186
Quick Start Guide
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Quick Start Guide
Inserting a cassette (p. 18)
Connecting the power cord (p. 16)
Use the battery pack when using your camcorder outdoors (p. 12).
1 Slide OPEN/
EJECT in the
direction of the
arrow and open the
lid.
2 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.
3 Close the cassette
compartment by
pressing the
mark on the cassette
compartment.
After the cassette
compartment goes
down completely,
close the lid until it
clicks.
This chapter introduces you to the basic features of your
camcorder. See the page in parentheses “( )” for more
information.
AC power adaptor (supplied)
Connect the plug with its v
mark facing up.
Open the DC IN
jack cover.
Quick Start Guide
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VCR
CAMERA
MEMORY
OFF(CHG)
POWER
Recording a picture (p. 19)
Viewfinder
When the LCD panel is
closed, use the
viewfinder placing your
eye against its eyecup.
1Remove the lens cap.
3Press OPEN to open the
LCD panel.
The picture appears on
the screen.
2Set the POWER
switch to CAMERA
while pressing the
small green button.
4Press START/STOP. Your
camcorder starts recording.
To stop recording, press
START/STOP again.
Monitoring the playback picture on the LCD
screen (p. 29)
NOTE
Do not pick up your camcorder by
holding the viewfinder, the flash, the
LCD panel or the battery pack.
When you purchase your camcorder, the clock setting
is set to off. If you want to record the date and time for
a picture, set the clock setting before recording (p. 17).
REW
PLAY
VCR
CAMERA
MEMORY
OFF(CHG)
PO
W
ER
1Set the POWER
switch to VCR
while pressing the
small green button.
2Press m to rewind the tape.
3Press N to start playback.
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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. 28)
– Date search (p. 64)
– Photo search (p. 66)
The functions you can operate only with the cassette memory are:
– Title search (p. 63)
– Superimposing a title (p. 91)
– Making your own titles (p. 94)
– Labeling a cassette (p. 96)
For details, see page 164.
You see this mark in the introduction of the features that are operated only with
cassette memory.
Tapes with cassette memory are marked by (Cassette Memory).
Getting started
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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
Lens and LCD screen/finder (on mounted models only)
•The LCD screen and the finder are manufactured using extremely high-precision
technology, so over 99.99% of the pixels are operational for effective use.
However, there may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red,
blue or green in color) that constantly appear on the LCD screen and the finder.
These points are normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the
recording in any way.
•Do not let your camcorder 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 60°C (140°F), such as in a
car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight [b].
•Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors. Exposing the LCD
screen, the finder or the lens to direct sunlight for long periods may cause
malfunctions [c].
•Do not directly shoot the sun. Doing so might cause your camcorder to malfunction.
Take pictures of the sun in low light conditions such as dusk [d].
[a][b]
[c][d]
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Step 1 Preparing the power supply
Installing the battery pack
We recommend that you use the battery pack when you use your camcorder outdoors.
(1) Lift up the viewfinder.
(2) Slide the battery pack down until it clicks.
To remove the battery pack
(1) Lift up the viewfinder.
(2) Slide the battery pack out in the direction of the arrow while pressing BATT
down.
If you use the large capacity battery pack
If you install the NP-FM70/FM90/FM91 battery pack on your camcorder, extend its
viewfinder.
1
2
1
2
2
BATT release
button
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Getting started
Charging the battery pack
Use the battery pack after charging it for your camcorder.
Your camcorder operates only with the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (M series).
See page 166 for details of “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack.
(1) Open the DC IN jack cover and connect the AC power adaptor supplied with
your camcorder to the DC IN jack with the plug’s v mark facing up.
(2) Connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor.
(3) Connect the power cord to the wall outlet.
(4) Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG). Charging begins. The remaining battery
time is indicated in minutes on the display window.
When the remaining battery indicator changes to , normal charge is completed. To
fully charge the battery (full charge), leave the battery pack attached for about one hour
after normal charge is completed until FULL appears in the display window. Fully
charging the battery allows you to use the battery longer than usual.
After charging the battery pack
Disconnect the AC power adaptor from the DC IN jack on your camcorder.
Note
Prevent metallic objects from coming into contact with the metal parts of the DC plug of
the AC power adaptor. This may cause a short-circuit, damaging the AC power
adaptor.
Step 1 Preparing the power supply
2
1
4
VCR
CAMERA
MEMORY
OFF(CHG)
POWER
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Step 1 Preparing the power supply
Remaining battery time indicator
The remaining battery time indicator in the display window indicates the approximate
recording time with the viewfinder.
Until your camcorder calculates the actual remaining battery time
“---- min” appears in the display window.
Charging time
Battery pack Full charge (Normal charge)
NP-FM50 (supplied) 150 (90)
NP-FM70 240 (180)
NP-FM90 330 (270)
NP-FM91 360 (300)
Approximate minutes at 25 °C (77 °F) to charge an empty battery pack
Recording time
Recording with Recording with
Battery pack the viewfinder the LCD screen
Continuous* Typical** Continuous* Typical**
NP-FM50 (supplied) 130 75 100 55
NP-FM70 270 155 215 120
NP-FM90 410 235 330 190
NP-FM91 475 275 380 220
Approximate minutes when you use a fully charged battery
* Approximate continuous recording time at 25 °C (77 °F). 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.
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Getting started
Playing time
Battery pack
Playing time Playing time
on LCD screen with LCD closed
NP-FM50 (supplied) 140 185
NP-FM70 295 385
NP-FM90 450 580
NP-FM91 520 670
Approximate minutes when you use a fully charged battery
Approximate continuous playing time at 25 °C (77 °F). The battery life will be shorter if
you use your camcorder in a cold environment.
The recording and playing times of a normally charged battery are about 90% of those
of a fully charged battery.
If the power goes off although the battery remaining indicator indicates that the
battery pack has enough power to operate
Charge the battery pack fully again so that the indication on the battery remaining
indicator is correct.
What is ”InfoLITHIUM”?
The “InfoLITHIUM” is a lithium ion battery pack which can exchange data such as
battery consumption with compatible electronic equipment. This unit is compatible
with the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (M series). Your camcorder operates only with
the “InfoLITHIUM” battery. “InfoLITHIUM” M series battery packs have the
SERIES
TM
mark.
“InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of between 10 °C
to 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F).
When you use the AC power adaptor
Place the AC power adaptor near a wall outlet. If any trouble occurs with this unit,
disconnect the plug from the wall outlet as soon as possible to cut off the power.
Step 1 Preparing the power supply
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Connecting to a wall outlet
When you use your camcorder for a long time, we recommend that you power it from a
wall outlet using the AC power adaptor.
(1) Open the DC IN jack cover. Connect the AC power adaptor supplied with
your camcorder to the DC IN jack on your camcorder with the plug’s v mark
facing up.
(2) Connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor.
(3) Connect the power cord to a wall outlet.
PRECAUTION
The set is not disconnected from the AC power source (wall outlet) as long as it is
connected to the wall outlet, even if the set itself has been turned off.
Notes
•The AC power adaptor can supply power even if the battery pack is attached to your
camcorder.
•The DC IN jack has “source priority.” This means that the battery pack cannot supply
any power if the power cord is connected to the DC IN jack, even when the power
cord is not plugged into a wall outlet.
Using a car battery
Use Sony DC Adaptor/Charger (optional). Refer to the operating instractions of the DC
Adaptor/Charger for further information.
Step 1 Preparing the power supply
2,3
1
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Getting started
Set the date and time settings when you use your camcorder for the first time. “CLOCK
SET” will be displayed each time that you set the POWER switch to CAMERA/
MEMORY unless you set the date and time settings.
If you do not use your camcorder for about four months, the date and time settings may
be released (bars may appear) because the built-in rechargeable battery installed in your
camcorder will have been discharged (p. 172).
First, set the year, then the month, the day, the hour and then the minute.
(1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY, then press MENU to display
the menu settings.
(2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select
, then press the dial.
(3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select CLOCK SET, then press the dial.
(4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the desired year, then press the dial.
(5) Set the month, day and hour by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial and
pressing the dial.
(6) Set the minute by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial and pressing the dial by
the time signal. The clock starts to move.
(7) Press MENU to make the menu settings disappear.
The year changes as follows:
If you do not set the date and time
“– –:– –:– –” is recorded on the data code of the tape and the “Memory Stick.”
Note on the time indicator
The internal clock of your camcorder operates on a 12-hour cycle.
•12:00 AM stands for midnight.
•12:00 PM stands for noon.
Step 2 Setting the date and time
2
4
1,7
3
6
MENU
MANUAL SET
CLOCK SET
A
UTO Z TVL O N
TVT INPUT
[
MENU
]
:
END
SETUP MENU
CLOCK SET
AUTO TV ON
––
:
–
–:––
TV INPUT
LTR SIZE
DEMO MODE
RETURN
[
MENU
]
:
END
SETUP MENU
CLOCK SET
AUTO TV ON
JAN
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TV INPUT
LTR SIZE
DEMO MODE
12 00
AM
RETURN
[
MENU
]
:
END
SETUP MENU
CLOCK SET
AUTO TV ON
JUL
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TV INPUT
LTR SIZE
DEMO MODE
530
PM
RETURN
[
MENU
]
:
END
SETUP MENU
CLOCK SET
AUTO TV ON
JUL
4 2001
5:30:00
PM
TV INPUT
LTR SIZE
DEMO MODE
RETURN
[
MENU
]
:
END
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AM
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EMO Z MOD O N
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(1) Install the power source.
(2) Slide OPEN/
EJECT 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 goes down completely, close the lid until it
clicks.
To eject a cassette
Follow the procedure above, and take out the cassette in step 3.
Note
Do not press the cassette compartment down forcibly. Doing so may cause a
malfunction. The cassette compartment may not be closed when you press any part of
the lid other than the mark.
When you use cassette with cassette memory
Read the instruction about cassette memory to use this function properly (p. 164).
To prevent accidental erasure
Slide the write-protect tab on the cassette to expose the red mark.
Step 3 Inserting a cassette
3, 4
5
2
OPEN/ EJECT
3
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Recording – Basics
— Recording – Basics —
Recording a picture
Your camcorder automatically focuses for you.
(1) Remove the lens cap by pressing both knobs on its sides and attach the lens
cap to the grip strap.
(2) Install the power source and insert a cassette. See “Step 1” to “Step 3” for more
information (p. 12 to p. 18).
(3) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA while pressing the small green button.
Your camcorder is set to the standby mode.
(4) Press OPEN to open the LCD panel. The viewfinder automatically turns off.
(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.
Note
Fasten the grip strap firmly.
Note on Recording mode
Your camcorder records and plays back in the SP (standard play) mode and in the LP
(long play) mode. Select SP or LP in the menu settings. In the LP mode, you can record
1.5 times as long as in the SP mode.
When you record a tape in the LP mode on your camcorder, we recommend playing the
tape on your camcorder.
0:00:01
40min
REC
VCR
CAMERA
MEMORY
OFF(CHG)
POWER
1
3
5
2
4
LOCK
switch
Microphone
Camera recording
lamp
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Note on the LOCK switch
When you slide the LOCK switch to the right, the POWER switch can no longer be set
to MEMORY accidentally. LOCK switch is set to the left as a default setting.
To enable smooth transition
Transition between the last scene you recorded and the next scene is smooth as long as
you do not eject the cassette even if you turn off your camcorder.
However, check the following:
– Do not mix recordings in the SP mode and ones in the LP mode on one tape.
– When you change the battery pack, set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG).
– When you use a tape with cassette memory, however, you can make the transition
smooth even after ejecting the cassette if you use the END SEARCH function (p. 28).
If you leave your camcorder in the standby mode for 5 minutes while the cassette
is inserted
Your camcorder automatically turns off. This is to save battery power and to prevent
battery and tape wear. To resume the standby mode, set the POWER switch to OFF
(CHG), and to CAMERA again.
When you record in the SP and LP modes on one tape or you record some scenes
in the LP mode
The playback picture may be distorted or the time code may not be written properly
between scenes.
Recording data
The recording data (date/time or various settings when recorded) are not displayed
while recording. However, they are recorded automatically onto the tape. To display
the recording date and time, press DATA CODE during playback.
Adjusting the LCD screen
The LCD panel moves about 90 degrees to the viewfinder side and about 180 degrees to
the lens side.
If you turn the LCD panel over so that it faces the other way, the indicator appears
on the LCD screen and in the viewfinder (Mirror mode).
When closing the LCD panel, set it vertically, and swing it into the camcorder body.
Recording a picture
180°
90°
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Recording – Basics
Recording a picture
Adjusting the brightness of the LCD screen
To adjust the brightness of the LCD screen, press either of the two buttons on LCD
BRIGHT.
After recording
(1) Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG).
(2) Close the LCD panel.
(3) Eject the cassette.
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.
Picture in the mirror mode
The picture on the LCD screen is a mirror-image. However, the picture will be normal
when recorded.
During recording in the mirror mode
ZERO SET MEMORY on the Remote Commander does not work.
Indicators in the mirror mode
The STBY indicator appears as Xz and REC as z. Some of the other indicators appear
mirror-reversed and others are not displayed.
LCD screen backlight
You can adjust the brightness of the backlight. Select LCD B.L. in the menu settings
(p. 100).
Even if you adjust the LCD screen backlight or brightness of the LCD screen
The recorded picture will not be affected.
LCD
BRIGHT
to dim to brighten
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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.
Lift up the viewfinder and move the viewfinder lens adjustment lever.
Attaching the supplied lens hood
To record fine pictures under strong light, we recommend attaching the lens hood. Also
the lens cap can be attached even with the lens hood on.
Notes
•When you use the Remote Commander and the lens hood, the Remote Commander
may not function properly because the lens hood blocks the infrared rays from the
Remote Commander. In such case, remove the lens hood from your camcorder.
•You cannot attach filters or other objects onto the lens hood. If you do so forcibly, you
will no longer be able to remove filters or other objects from the lens.
Viewfinder backlight
You can change the brightness of the backlight.
Select VF B.L. in the menu settings only when using the battery pack.
When you use the filter (optional)
The shadow of the lens hood may appear in the corners of the screen.
Recording a picture
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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)
To use zoom greater than 10×
Zoom greater than 10× is performed digitally. To activate digital zoom, select the digital
zoom power in D ZOOM in the menu settings (p. 99). The digital zoom function is set to
OFF as a default setting (p. 99).
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 80 cm (about 2 feet 5/8 inch)
away from the lens surface in the telephoto position, or about 1 cm (about 1/2 inch)
away in the wide-angle position.
Notes on digital zoom
•Digital zoom starts to function when zoom exceeds 10×.
•The picture quality deteriorates as you move the power zoom lever toward the “T”
side.
•You cannot use the digital zoom when the POWER switch is set to MEMORY.
Recording a picture
The right side of the bar shows
the digital zooming zone.
The digital zooming zone appears
when you select the digital zoom
power in the menu settings
(p. 99).
T
W
W
T
T
W
T
W
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Indicators displayed in the recording mode
The indicators are not recorded on tapes.
Remaining battery time indicator
The remaining battery time indicator roughly indicates the recording time. The
indicator may not be correct, depending on the conditions in which you are recording.
When you close the LCD panel and open it again, it takes about one minute for the
correct remaining battery time in minutes to be displayed.
Time code
The time code indicates the recording or playback time, “0:00:00” (hours : minutes :
seconds) in CAMERA mode and “0:00:00:00” (hours : minutes : seconds : frames) in
VCR mode. You cannot rewrite only the time code.
Remaining tape indicator
The indicator may not be displayed accurately depending on the tape.
Recording data
The recording data (date/time or various settings when recorded) are not displayed
while recording. However, they are recorded automatically onto the tape. To display
the recording date and time, press DATA CODE during playback.
Recording a picture
Recording mode indicator
Cassette memory indicator
This appears when using a tape with cassette memory.
Time indicator
The time is displayed about 5 seconds after the
power is turned on.
Date indicator
The date is displayed about 5 seconds after the
power is turned on.
STBY/REC indicator
Remaining battery time indicator
Time code/Tape counter indicator
Remaining tape indicator (p.103)
0:00:01
45min
40
min
REC
JUL 4 2001
12:05:56 AM
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Recording – Basics
Recording a picture
Shooting backlit subjects – BACK LIGHT
When you shoot a subject with the light source behind the subject or a subject with a
light background, use the backlight function.
In CAMERA or MEMORY mode, press BACK LIGHT.
The . indicator appears on the screen.
To cancel, press BACK LIGHT again.
If you press EXPOSURE when shooting backlit subjects
The backlight function will be canceled.
Shooting in the dark – NightShot/Super NightShot
The NightShot function enables you to shoot a subject in a dark place. For example, you
can satisfactorily record the environment of nocturnal animals for observation when
you use this function.
In CAMERA or MEMORY mode, slide NIGHTSHOT to ON.
and “NIGHTSHOT” indicators flash on the screen. To cancel the NightShot function,
slide NIGHTSHOT to OFF.
BACK LIGHT
NIGHTSHOT
SUPER
NIGHTSHOT
ONOFF
NightShot Light emitter
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Using Super NightShot
The Super NightShot mode makes subjects more than 16 times brighter than those
recorded in the NightShot mode.
(1) Slide NIGHTSHOT to ON in CAMERA mode. and “NIGHTSHOT”
indicators flash on the screen.
(2) Press SUPER NIGHTSHOT.
and “SUPER NIGHTSHOT” indicators flash
on the screen.
To cancel the Super NightShot mode, press SUPER NIGHTSHOT again.
Using the NightShot Light
The picture will be clearer with the NightShot Light on. To enable the NightShot Light,
set N.S. LIGHT to ON in the menu settings (p. 99).
Notes
•Do not use the NightShot function in bright places (ex. the outdoors in the daytime).
This may cause your camcorder to malfunction.
•When you keep NIGHTSHOT set to ON in normal recording, the picture may be
recorded in incorrect or unnatural colors.
•If focusing is difficult with the autofocus mode when using the NightShot function,
focus manually.
While using the NightShot function, you cannot use the following functions:
– Exposure
– PROGRAM AE
– White balance
While using the Super NightShot function
The shutter speed is automatically adjusted depending on the brightness. At that time,
the moving picture may be slow down.
While using the Super NightShot function, you cannot use the following
functions:
– Fader
– Digital effect
– PROGRAM AE
– Exposure
– White balance
– Recording with the flash
When the POWER switch is set to MEMORY
You cannot use the Super NightShot function.
NightShot Light
NightShot Light rays are infrared and so are invisible. The maximum shooting distance
using the NightShot Light is about 3 m (10 feet).
Recording a picture
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Recording – Basics
Recording a picture
Self-timer recording
Recording with the self-timer starts in 10 seconds automatically. You can also use the
Remote Commander for this operation.
(1) Press (self-timer) in the standby mode. The (self-timer) indicator appears
on the screen.
(2) Press START/STOP.
Self-timer starts counting down from 10 with a beep sound. In the last
2 seconds of the countdown, the beep sound gets faster, then recording starts
automatically.
To stop the count down
Press START/STOP.
To restart the countdown, press START/STOP again.
To record still images on tapes using the self-timer
Press PHOTO in step 2 (p. 36).
To cancel self-timer recording
Press (self-timer) so that the indicator disappears from the screen while your
camcorder is in the standby mode.
Note
The self-timer recording mode is automatically canceled when:
– Self-timer recording is finished.
– The POWER switch is set to OFF (CHG) or VCR.
Self-timer memory photo recording
You can also record still images on “Memory Stick”s with the self-timer. (p. 119)
1
START/STOP
2
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You can use these buttons to check the recorded picture or shoot so that the transition
between the last recorded scene and the next scene you record is smooth.
END SEARCH
You can go to the end of the recorded section after you record.
Press END SEARCH in the standby mode.
The last five seconds of the recorded section are played back and your camcorder
returns to the standby mode. You can monitor the sound from the speaker or
headphones.
EDITSEARCH
You can search for the next recording start point.
Hold down the +/– 7 side of EDITSEARCH in the standby mode. The recorded section
is played back.
+ : to go forward
– 7: to go backward
Release EDITSEARCH to stop playback. If you press START/STOP, re-recording begins
from the point you released EDITSEARCH. You cannot monitor the sound.
Rec Review
You can check the last recorded section.
Press the – 7 side of EDITSEARCH momentarily in the standby mode.
The section you have stopped most recently will be played back for a few seconds, and
then your camcorder will return to the standby mode. You can monitor the sound from
the speaker or headphones.
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 a tape has a blank portion in the recorded portions
The end search function may not work correctly.
Checking the recording
– END SEARCH / EDITSEARCH / Rec Review
EDITSEARCH
END SEARCH
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Playback – Basics
— Playback – Basics —
Playing back a tape
You can monitor the playback picture on the screen. If you close the LCD panel, you can
monitor the playback picture in the viewfinder. You can control playback using the
Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder.
(1) Install the power source and insert the recorded tape.
(2) Set the POWER switch to VCR while pressing the small green button.
(3) Open the LCD panel while pressing OPEN.
(4) Press m to rewind the tape.
(5) Press N to start playback.
(6) To adjust the volume, press either of the two buttons on VOLUME.
When you close the LCD panel, sound is muted.
To stop playback
Press x.
When monitoring on the LCD screen
You can turn the LCD panel over and move it back to the camcorder body with the
LCD screen facing out.
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6
2
1
3
REW
PLAY
VCR
CAMERA
MEMORY
OFF(CHG)
P
O
W
E
R
VOLUME
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To display the screen indicators – Display function
Press DISPLAY on your camcorder or the Remote Commander supplied with your
camcorder. The indicators appear on the screen. To make the indicators disappear,
press DISPLAY 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).
Press DATA CODE in the playback mode.
The display changes as follows:
date/time t various settings (SteadyShot, exposure, white balance, gain, shutter
speed, aperture value mode) t no indicator
[a] SteadyShot off indicator
[b] Exposure mode indicator
[c] White balance indicator
[d] Gain indicator
[e] Shutter speed indicator
[f] Aperture value
Not to display various settings
Set DATA CODE to DATE in the menu settings (p. 105).
The display changes as follows: date/time y no indicator
Playing back a tape
DISPLAY
DATA CODE
Date/time Various settings
[f]
[a]
[c]
[d]
[e]
[b]
60 AWB
F1.8 9dB
AUTO
JUL 4 2001
12:05:56 AM
DISPLAY
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Playback – Basics
Playing back a tape
Recording data
Recording data is your camcorder’s information when you have recorded. In the
recording mode, the recording data will not be displayed.
When you use the data code function, bars (-- -- --) appear if:
– A blank portion of the tape is being played back.
– The tape is unreadable due to tape damage or noise.
– The tape was recorded by a camcorder without the date and time set.
Data code
When you connect your camcorder to the TV, the data code appears on the TV screen.
Remaining battery time indicator during playback
The indicator indicates the approximate continuous playback time. The indicator may
not be correct, depending on the conditions in which you are playing back. When you
close the LCD panel and open it again, it takes about 1 minute for the correct remaining
battery time to be displayed.
Various playback modes
To operate video control buttons, set the POWER switch to VCR.
To view a still picture (playback pause)
Press X during playback. To resume normal playback, press N or X.
To advance the tape
Press M in the stop mode. To resume normal playback, press N.
To rewind the tape
Press m in the stop mode. To resume normal playback, press N.
To change the playback direction
Press on the Remote Commander during playback to reverse the playback direction.
To resume normal playback, press N.
To locate a scene monitoring the picture (picture search)
Keep pressing m or M during playback. To resume normal playback, release the
button.
To monitor the high-speed picture while advancing or
rewinding the tape (skip scan)
Keep pressing m while rewinding or M while advancing the tape. To resume
rewinding or advancing, release the button.
To view the picture at slow speed (slow playback)
Press y on the Remote Commander during playback. For slow playback in the reverse
direction, press , then press y on the Remote Commander. To resume normal
playback, press N.
To view the picture at double speed
Press ×2 on the Remote Commander during playback. For double speed playback in the
reverse direction, press , then press ×2 on the Remote Commander. To resume
normal playback, press N.
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Playing back a tape
To view the picture frame-by-frame
Press C on the Remote Commander in the playback pause mode. For frame-by-frame
playback in the reverse direction, press c. To resume normal playback, press N.
To search the last scene recorded (END SEARCH)
Press END SEARCH in the stop mode. The last 5 seconds of the recorded portion plays
back and stops.
In the various playback modes
•Sound is muted.
•The previous picture may remain as a mosaic image during playback.
When the playback pause mode lasts for 5 minutes
Your camcorder automatically enters the stop mode. To resume playback, press N.
Slow playback
The slow playback can be performed smoothly on your camcorder: however, this
function does not work for an output signal through the DV IN/OUT jack.
When you play back a tape in reverse
Horizontal noise may appear at the center, or the top and bottom of the screen. This is
not a malfunction.
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Playback – Basics
Connect your camcorder to your TV with the A/V connecting cable supplied with your
camcorder to watch the playback picture on the TV screen. You can operate the video
control buttons in the same way as when you monitor playback pictures on the screen.
When monitoring the playback picture on the TV screen, we recommend that you
power your camcorder from a wall outlet using the AC power adaptor (p. 16). Refer to
the operating instructions of your TV.
Open the jack cover. Connect your camcorder to the TV using the A/V connecting cable
supplied with your camcorder. Then, set the TV/VCR selector on the TV to VCR.
If your TV is already connected to a VCR
Connect your camcorder to the LINE IN input on the VCR by using the A/V connecting
cable supplied with your camcorder. Set the input selector on the VCR to LINE.
If your TV or VCR is a monaural type
Connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video input jack and the
white or the red plug to the audio input jack on the VCR or the TV. If you connect the
white plug, the sound is L (left) signal. If you connect the red plug, the sound is R
(right) signal.
If your TV has an S video jack
Connect using an S video cable (optional) 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 (optional) to the S video jacks on both your camcorder and
the TV.
This connection produces higher quality DV format pictures.
To display the screen indicators on TV
Set DISPLAY to V-OUT/LCD in the menu settings (p. 105).
Then press DISPLAY on your camcorder. To turn off the screen indicators, press
DISPLAY on your camcorder again.
Viewing the recording on TV
TV
S VIDEO
AUDIO/VIDEO
S VIDEO
VIDEO
AUDIO
IN
: Signal flow
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Using the AV cordless IR receiver
Once you connect the AV cordless IR receiver (optional) to your TV or VCR, you can
easily view the picture on your TV. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the
AV cordless IR receiver.
Before operation
Attach the power supply such as the AC power adaptor to your camcorder, and insert
the recorded tape.
(1) After connecting your TV and AV cordless IR receiver, set the POWER switch
on the AV cordless IR receiver to ON.
(2) Turn the TV on and set the TV/VCR selector on the TV to VCR.
(3) Set the POWER switch to VCR.
(4) Press SUPER LASER LINK. The lamp of SUPER LASER LINK lights up.
(5) Press N on your camcorder to start playback.
(6) Point the super laser link emitter at the AV cordless IR receiver. Adjust the
position of your camcorder and the AV cordless IR receiver to obtain clear
playback pictures.
To cancel the super laser link function
Press SUPER LASER LINK again. The lamp on the SUPER LASER LINK button goes
out.
If you turn the power off
The super laser link function turns off automatically.
Viewing the recording on TV
Super laser link emitter
SUPER LASER LINK
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Playback – Basics
Viewing the recording on TV
If you use a Sony TV
•You can turn on the TV automatically when you press SUPER LASER LINK. To do so,
make sure you:
– Turn the TV’s main switch on.
– Set AUTO TV ON to ON in the menu settings.
– Point the super laser link emitter at the TV’s remote sensor.
•You can switch the video input of the TV automatically to the one to which the AV
cordless IR receiver is connected. To do so, set AUTO TV ON to ON and TV INPUT to
the same video input (1, 2, 3) in the menu settings. With some models, however, the
picture and sound may be disconnected momentarily when the video input is switched.
•The above feature may not work on some TV models.
When the super laser link function is activated (the SUPER LASER LINK button is
lit)
Your camcorder consumes power. Press SUPER LASER LINK to turn off the super laser
link function when it is not needed.
is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
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— Advanced Recording Operations —
Recording a still image on a tape – Tape Photo recording
You can record an still image like a photograph. This mode is useful when you want to
print a image using a video printer (optional).
You can record about 510 images in the SP mode and about 765 images in the LP mode
on a 60-minute tape.
Besides the operation described here, your camcorder can record still images on
“Memory Stick”s (p. 114).
(1) In the standby mode, keep pressing PHOTO lightly until a still image appears.
The CAPTURE indicator appears. Recording does not start yet.
To change the still image, release PHOTO, select a still image again, and then
press and hold PHOTO lightly.
(2) Press PHOTO deeper.
The still image on the screen is recorded for about 7 seconds. The sound
during those 7 seconds is also recorded.
The still image is displayed on the screen until recording is completed.
Notes
•During tape photo recording, you cannot change the mode or setting.
•When recording a still image, do not shake your camcorder. The image may fluctuate.
•You cannot use PHOTO during following operations:
– Fader
– Digital effect
If you record a moving subject with tape photo recording function
When you play back the still image on other equipment, the image may fluctuate.
To use the tape photo recording function using the Remote Commander
Press PHOTO on the Remote Commander. Your camcorder records an image on the
screen immediately.
To use the tape photo recording function during normal CAMERA recording
You cannot check an image on the screen by pressing PHOTO lightly. Press PHOTO
deeper. The still image is then recorded for about 7 seconds, and your camcorder
returns to the standby mode.
To record clear and less fluctuated still images
We recommend that you record on “Memory Stick”s.
1
•••••••
2
CAPTURE
PHOTO
PHOTO
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Advanced Recording Operations
Recording a still image on a tape – Tape Photo recording
Recording images with the flash
The flash pops up automatically. The default setting is auto (no indicator). To change
the flash mode, press the (flash) repeatedly until the flash mode indicator appears on
the screen.
Each press of (flash) changes the indicator as follows:
t t t No indicator
Auto red-eye reduction: The flash fires before recording to reduce the red-eye
phenomenon.
Forced flash: The flash fires regardless of the surrounding brightness.
No flash: The flash does not fire.
The flash is adjusted to the appropriate brightness through the photocell window for
the flash. You can also change FLASH LVL to the desired brightness in the menu
settings (p. 100). Try recording various images to find the most appropriate setting for
FLASH LVL.
(flash)
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Notes
•Attaching the lens hood (supplied) or a conversion lens (optional) may block the light
from the flash or cause lens shadow to appear.
•You cannot use an external flash (optional) and the built-in flash at the same time.
• (Auto red-eye reduction) may not produce the desired effect depending on
individual differences, the distance to the subject, the subject not looking at the pre-
recording flash or other conditions.
•The flash effect cannot be obtained easily when you use forced flash in a bright
location.
•When you record images with the flash, sound may not be recorded clearly.
•When recording with the flash, it takes longer to prepare for image capture. This is
because your camcorder starts to charge power for firing after the flash pops up.
Darken the surroundings by covering the lens part, and press PHOTO lightly so that
your camcorder starts to charge power after the flash pops up.
•If it is not easy to focus on the subject automatically, for example, when recording in
the dark, use the focal distance information (p. 54) for focusing manually.
When you record images with the flash
The possible shooting distance using the built-in flash is shorter than when you record
on “Memory Stick”s.
When playing back images recorded with the flash on other camcorders
These images may flicker.
If you leave your camcorder for 5 or more minutes after disconnecting the power
source
Your camcorder returns to the default setting (auto).
You cannot shoot images with the flash during the following operations:
– Low lux mode of PROGRAM AE
– Super NightShot
– Digital effect
– Fader
– Recording
The flash does not fire even if you select auto (no indicator) and (auto red-eye
reduction) during the following operations:
– NightShot
– Exposure
– Spotlight mode of PROGRAM AE
– Sunset & moon mode of PROGRAM AE
– Landscape mode of PROGRAM AE
When you use an external flash (optional) which does not have the auto red-eye
reduction function
You cannot select the auto red-eye reduction.
Recording a still image on a tape – Tape Photo recording
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Advanced Recording Operations
Recording a still image on a tape – Tape Photo recording
Self-timer recording
You can record still images on tapes with the self-timer. You can also use the Remote
Commander for this operation.
(1) Press (self-timer) in the standby mode. The (self-timer) indicator appears
on the screen.
(2) Press PHOTO firmly.
Self-timer starts counting down from 10 with a beep sound. In the last
2 seconds of the countdown, the beep sound gets faster, then recording starts
automatically.
To cancel self-timer recording
Press (self-timer) so that the indicator disappears from the screen while your
camcorder is in the standby mode. You cannot cancel the self-timer recording using the
Remote Commander.
Note
The self-timer recording mode is automatically canceled when:
– Self-timer recording is finished.
– The POWER switch is set to OFF (CHG) or VCR.
Self-timer memory photo recording
You can also record still images on “Memory Stick”s with the self-timer. (p. 119)
PHOTO
12
PHOTO
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Printing the still image
You can print a still image by using the video printer (optional). 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 (optional) to obtain high-quality output. Connect it to
the S VIDEO jack and the S video input of the video printer.
Recording a still image on a tape – Tape Photo recording
LINE IN
VIDEO S VIDEO
AUDIO/VIDEO
S VIDEO
: Signal flow
Video printer
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Advanced Recording Operations
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 CAMERA or MEMORY mode, select WHT BAL in in the menu settings
(p. 99).
(2) Select the desired white balance mode in the menu.
n (INDOOR) :
•Lighting condition changes quickly
•Too bright place such as photography studios
•Under sodium lamps or mercury lamps
(OUTDOOR) :
•Recording a sunset/sunrise, just after sunset, just before sunrise, neon signs, or
fireworks
•Under a color matching fluorescent lamp
HOLD :
Recording a single-colored subject or background
To return to the automatic white balance mode
Set WHT BAL to AUTO in the menu settings.
If the picture is being taken in a studio lit by TV lighting
We recommend that you record in the n indoor mode.
When you record under fluorescent lighting
Use the automatic white balance or hold mode.
Your camcorder may not adjust the white balance correctly in the n indoor mode.
In the automatic white balance mode
Point your camcorder at a white subject for about 10 seconds after setting the POWER
switch to CAMERA to get a better adjustment when:
– You detach the battery for replacement.
– You bring your camcorder to the outdoors from the interior of a house holding the
exposure, or vice versa.
In the hold white balance mode
Set the white balance to AUTO and reset to HOLD after a few seconds when:
– You change the PROGRAM AE mode.
– You bring your camcorder to the outdoors from the interior of a house, or vice versa.
MANUAL SET
AUTO
HOLD
P
HEFFEC T
W
HT BAL
A U T O S S H T R
RETURN
INDOOR
OUTDOOR
[
MENU
]
:
END
1
MENU
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You can record a 16:9 wide picture to watch on the 16:9 wide-screen TV (16:9WIDE).
Black bands appear on the screen during recording in 16:9WIDE mode [a]. The picture
during a playback on a normal TV [b] or on a wide-screen TV [c] is compressed in the
widthwise direction. If you set the screen mode of the wide-screen TV to the full mode,
you can watch pictures of normal images [d].
In the standby mode, set 16:9WIDE to ON in in the menu settings (p. 99).
To cancel the wide mode
Set 16:9WIDE to OFF in the menu settings.
In the wide mode
You cannot select the following functions:
– OLD MOVIE
– BOUNCE
During recording
You cannot select or cancel the wide mode. When you cancel the wide mode, set your
camcorder to the standby mode and then set 16:9WIDE to OFF in the menu settings.
Connection for a TV
Pictures recorded in the 16:9WIDE mode automatically appear on the TV screen at full
size when:
– you connect your camcorder to a TV that is compatible with the video ID (ID-1/ID-2)
system.
– you connect your camcorder to the S video jack on the TV.
ID-1 system
The ID-1 system sends aspect ratio information (16:9, 4:3, or letter box) with video
signals. If you connect a TV compatible with the ID-1 system, the screen size is
automatically selected.
ID-2 system
The ID-2 system sends a copyright protection signal with ID-1 signals inserted between
video signals when you connect your camcorder to other equipment using an A/V
connecting cable.
Using the wide mode
[a]
[c]
[b]
[d]
16:9
WIDE
MENU
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Advanced Recording Operations
You can fade in or out to give your recording a professional appearance.
MONOTONE
When fading in, the picture gradually changes from black-and-white to color.
When fading out, the picture gradually changes from color to black-and-white.
* Fade in only
Using the fader function
FADER
OVERLAP*
WIPE*
DOT*
[a]
RECSTBY
RECSTBY
[b]
M. FADER
(mosaic)
BOUNCE*
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Using the fader function
(1) When fading in [a]
In the standby mode, press FADER until the desired fader indicator flashes.
When fading out [b]
In the recording mode, press FADER until the desired fader indicator flashes.
The indicator changes as follows:
FADER t M. FADER t BOUNCE t MONOTONE
no indicator T DOT T WIPE T OVERLAP
The last selected fader mode is indicated first of all.
(2) Press START/STOP. The fader indicator stops flashing.
After the fader in/out is carried out, your camcorder automatically returns to
normal mode.
To cancel the fader function
Before pressing START/STOP, press FADER until the indicator disappears.
Note
You cannot use the following functions while using the fader function. Also, you cannot
use the fader function while using the following functions:
– Digital effect
– Low lux mode of PROGRAM AE (Overlap, Wipe, or Dot function only) (The low lux
indicator flashes.)
– Super NightShot
– Tape photo recording
When you select OVERLAP, WIPE, or DOT
Your camcorder automatically stores the image recorded on a tape. As the image is
being stored, the indicators flash fast, and the playback picture disappears. At this
stage, the picture may not be recorded clearly, depending on the tape condition.
While in MEMORY mode
You cannot use the fader function.
1
FADER
FADER
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Advanced Recording Operations
While using the bounce function, you cannot use the following functions:
– Focus
– Zoom
– Picture effect
– Exposure
Note on the bounce function
The BOUNCE indicator does not appear in the following mode or functions:
– D ZOOM is activated in the menu settings
– Wide mode
– Picture effect
– PROGRAM AE
Using the fader function
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You can digitally process images to obtain special effects like those in films or on TV.
NEG. ART [a] : The color and brightness of the picture are reversed.
SEPIA : The picture gets sepia.
B&W : The picture appears in monochrome (black-and-white).
SOLARIZE [b] : The light intensity is clearer, and the picture looks like an illustration.
SLIM [c] : The picture expands vertically.
STRETCH [d] : The picture expands horizontally.
PASTEL [e] : The contrast of the picture is emphasized, and the picture looks like an
animated cartoon.
MOSAIC [f] : The picture gets mosaic-patterned.
(1) In CAMERA mode, select P EFFECT in in the menu settings (p. 99).
(2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired picture effect mode.
To cancel the picture effect function
Set P EFFECT to OFF in the menu settings.
While using the picture effect function
You cannot select OLD MOVIE mode with DIGITAL EFFECT.
When you turn the power off
The picture effect is automatically canceled.
Using special effects – Picture effect
[a] [b] [c] [d] [e] [f]
1
MANUAL SET
.
FFO
TRAGEN
AIPES
W
&B
EZIRALOS
MILS
HCTERTS
LETSAP
CIASOM
TCEFFEP
LABTH
W
RTHSOTUA
NRUTER
[
MENU
]
:
END
MENU
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Advanced Recording Operations
Using special effects – Digital effect
You can add special effects to recorded pictures using the various digital functions. The
sound is recorded normally.
STILL
You can record a still image so that it is superimposed on a moving picture.
FLASH (FLASH MOTION)
You can record still images successively at constant intervals.
LUMI. (LUMINANCEKEY)
You can swap a brighter area in a still picture with a moving picture.
TRAIL
You can record the picture so that an incidental image like a trail is left.
SLOW SHTR (SLOW SHUTTER)
You can slow down the shutter speed. The slow shutter mode is good for recording
dark pictures more brightly.
OLD MOVIE
You can add an old movie type atmosphere to pictures. Your camcorder automatically
sets the wide mode to ON and picture effect to SEPIA, and the appropriate shutter
speed.
STILL
LUMI.
Still image Moving picture
Still image Moving picture
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Using special effects – Digital effect
(1) In CAMERA mode, press DIGITAL EFFECT. The digital effect indicator
appears.
(2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired digital effect mode.
The indicator changes as follows:
STILL y FLASH y LUMI. y TRAIL y SLOW SHTR y OLD MOVIE
(3) Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. The indicator lights up and the bars appear.
In the STILL and LUMI. modes, the still image is stored in memory.
(4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the effect, then press the dial.
Items to be adjusted
STILL The rate of the still image you want to superimpose on the moving
picture
FLASH The interval of flash motion
LUMI. The color scheme of the area in the still image which is to be
swapped with a moving picture
TRAIL The time until the incidental image vanishes
SLOW SHTR Shutter speed. The larger the shutter speed number, the slower the
shutter speed.
OLD MOVIE No adjustment necessary
The more bars there are on the screen, the stronger the digital effect. The bars
appear in the following modes: STILL, FLASH, LUMI. and TRAIL.
To cancel the digital effect function
Press DIGITAL EFFECT.
2
3
4
LUMI.
LUMI.
1
DIGITAL EFFECT
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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 (The low lux indicator flashes.)
– Tape photo recording
– Super NightShot
•The PROGRAM AE function does not work in the slow shutter mode.
•The following functions do not work in the old movie mode:
– Wide mode
– Picture effect
– PROGRAM AE
When you turn the power off
The digital effect is automatically canceled.
When recording in the slow shutter mode
Auto focus may not be effective. Focus manually using a tripod.
Shutter speed
Shutter speed number Shutter speed
SLOW SHTR 1 1/30
SLOW SHTR 2 1/15
SLOW SHTR 3 1/8
SLOW SHTR 4 1/4
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Using the PROGRAM AE function
You can select PROGRAM AE (Auto Exposure) mode to suit your specific shooting
requirements.
Spotlight
This mode prevents people’s faces, for example, from appearing excessively white
when shooting subjects lit by strong light in the theater.
Soft portrait
This mode brings out the subject while creating a soft background for subjects such as
people or flowers.
Sports lesson
This mode minimizes shake on fast-moving subjects such as in tennis or golf.
Beach & ski
This mode prevents people’s faces from appearing dark in strong light or reflected light,
such as at a beach in midsummer or on a ski slope.
Sunset & moon
This mode allows you to maintain atmosphere when you are recording sunsets, general
night views, fireworks displays and neon signs.
Landscape
This mode is for when you 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
This mode makes subjects brighter in insufficient light.
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Advanced Recording Operations
Using the PROGRAM AE function
(1) In CAMERA or MEMORY mode, press PROGRAM AE. The PROGRAM AE
indicator appears.
(2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired PROGRAM AE mode.
The indicator changes as follows:
y y y y y y
To cancel the PROGRAM AE function
Press PROGRAM AE again.
Notes
•Because your camcorder is set to focus only on subjects in the middle to far distance,
you cannot take close-ups in the following modes:
– Spotlight
– Sports lesson
– Beach & ski
•Your camcorder is set to focus only on distant subjects in the following modes:
– Sunset & moon
– Landscape
•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
– Wipe
– Dot
– Recording with the flash
•While shooting in MEMORY mode the following modes do not work (The indicator
flashes.):
– Low lux
– Sports lesson
•While setting the NIGHTSHOT to ON, the PROGRAM AE function does not work.
(The indicator flashes.)
1
2
PROGRAM
AE
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Using the PROGRAM AE function
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
– Sports lesson
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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 CAMERA or MEMORY mode, press EXPOSURE. The exposure indicator
appears.
(2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the brightness.
To return to the automatic exposure mode
Press EXPOSURE.
Note
When you adjust the exposure manually, the backlight function does not work.
Your camcorder automatically returns to the automatic exposure mode:
– If you change the PROGRAM AE mode.
– If you slide NIGHTSHOT to ON.
Adjusting the exposure manually
1
2
EXPOSURE
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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) Set FOCUS to MANU in CAMERA or MEMORY mode. The 9 indicator
appears.
(2) Turn the focus ring to sharpen focus.
To return to the autofocus mode
Set FOCUS to AUTO.
To record distant subjects
When you set FOCUS 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.
Focusing manually
MANUAUTO INFINITY
FOCUS
1
2
55
Advanced Recording Operations
To focus precisely
It is easier to focus on the subject if you adjust the zoom to shoot at the “W” (wide-
angle) after focusing at the “T” (telephoto) position.
When you shoot close to the subject
Focus at the end of the “W” (wide-angle) position.
9 changes as follows:
when recording a distant subject
when the subject is too close to focus on
Focal distance information is displayed for about 3 seconds on the screen in the
following cases:
– When switching the focus adjustment mode from autofocus to manual
– When turning the focus ring
Focal distance information
– This information aids focusing if it is not easy to focus on the subject, for example,
when recording in the dark. Use this information as a rough guide to get a sharp
focus.
– You cannot get correct information if you have attached a conversion lens to your
camcorder.
Focusing manually
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Interval recording
You can make a time-lapse recording by
setting the camcorder to automatically record
and standby sequentially. You can achieve an
excellent recording for flowering, emergence,
etc., with this function.
[a] Recording time
[b]Waiting time
(1) Press MENU to display the menu in standby mode.
(2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select
, then press the dial.
(3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select INT. REC, then press the dial.
(4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select SET, then press the dial.
(5) Set INTERVAL and REC TIME.
1 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select INTERVAL, then press the dial.
2 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired interval time, then
press the dial.
The time: 30SEC y 1MIN y 5MIN y 10MIN
3 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select REC TIME, then press the dial.
4 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired recording time, then
press the dial.
The time: 0.5SEC y 1SEC y 1.5SEC y 2SEC
5 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select
RETURN, then press the dial
twice.
1
5
2-4
1 2
3 4
CAMERA SET
D ZOOM OFF
16 : 9W
I
DE
STEADYSHOT
N.
S.
L
I
GHT
FRAME REC
I
NT. REC
FLASH
LVL
[
MENU
]
:
END
CAMERA SET
D ZOOM
16 : 9W
I
DE
STEADYSHOT
N.
S.
L
I
GHT
FRAME REC
I
NT. REC
FLASH
LVL
RETURN
ON
OFF
SET
[
MENU
]
:
END
CAMERA SET
I
NT. REC
I
NTERVAL
REC T
I
ME
RETURN
30SEC
[
MENU
]
:
END
CAMERA SET
I
NT. REC
I
NTERVAL
REC T
I
ME
RETURN
30SEC
1M
I
N
5M
I
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10M
I
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[
MENU
]
:
END
CAMERA SET
I
NT. REC
I
NTERVAL
REC T
I
ME
RETURN
0
.
5SEC
[
MENU
]
:
END
CAMERA SET
I
NT. REC
I
NTERVAL
REC T
I
ME
RETURN
0
.
5SEC
1SEC
1
.
5SEC
2SEC
[
MENU
]
:
END
CAMERA SET
D ZOOM
16 : 9W
I
DE
STEADYSHOT
N.
S.
L
I
GHT
FRAME REC
I
NT. REC
FLASH
LVL
RETURN
ON
OFF
SET
[
MENU
]
:
END
MENU
10 min10 min
1 s 1 s
9 min 59 s 9 min 59 s
[a][a]
[b][b]
Example
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Advanced Recording Operations
Interval recording
(6) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select ON, then press the dial.
(7) Press MENU to erase the menu display. The interval recording indicator
flashes.
(8) Press START/STOP to start interval recording. The interval recording
indicator lights up.
To cancel the interval recording
•Set INT. REC to OFF in the menu settings.
•Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG), VCR or MEMORY.
To stop the interval recording momentarily and perform
normal recording
Press START/STOP. You can perform normal recording only once. To cancel the
normal recording, press START/STOP again.
Note on interval recording
You cannot do interval recording in memory mode.
On recording time
There may be a discrepancy in recording time of up to +/– 6 frames from the selected
time.
7
6
8
I
NTERVAL
CAMERA SET
D ZOOM
16 : 9W
I
DE
STEADYSHOT
N.
S.
L
I
GHT
FRAME REC
I
NT. REC
FLASH
LVL
RETURN
ON
[
MENU
]
:
END
MENU
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Frame by frame recording – Cut recording
You can make a recording with a stop-motion animated effect using cut recording. To
create this effect, alternately move the subject a little and make a cut recording. We
recommend that you use a tripod, and operate the camcorder using the Remote
Commander after step 6.
(1) Press MENU to display the menu in standby mode.
(2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select
, then press the dial.
(3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select FRAME REC, then press the dial.
(4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select ON, then press the dial.
(5) Press MENU to erase the menu display.
The FRAME REC indicator lights up.
(6) Press START/STOP to start cut recording. The camcorder makes a recording
for about six frames, and returns to recording standby.
(7) Move the subject, and repeat step 6.
To cancel the cut recording
•Set FRAME REC to OFF in the menu settings.
•Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG), VCR, or MEMORY.
Notes on cut recording
•The last recorded cut is longer than other cuts.
•The proper remaining tape time is not indicated if you use this function continuously.
1
6
5
FRAME REC
CAMERA SET
D ZOOM OFF
16 : 9W
I
DE
STEADYSHOT
N.
S.
L
I
GHT
FRAME REC
I
NT. REC
FLASH
LVL
[
MENU
]
:
END
CAMERA SET
D ZOOM
16 : 9W
I
DE
STEADYSHOT
N.
S.
L
I
GHT
FRAME REC
I
NT. REC
FLASH
LVL
RETURN
OFF
ON
[
MENU
]
:
END
CAMERA SET
D ZOOM
16 : 9W
I
DE
STEADYSHOT
N.
S.
L
I
GHT
FRAME REC
I
NT. REC
FLASH
LVL
RETURN
ON
[
MENU
]
:
END
2-4
MENU
MENU
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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 or playback pause mode, select P EFFECT in in the menu
settings (p. 99).
(2) Select the desired mode by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.
For details of each picture effect function, see page 46.
To cancel the picture effect function
Set P EFFECT to OFF in the menu settings.
Notes
•You cannot process the picture that is input from other equipment using the picture
effect function.
•To record pictures that you have processed using the picture effect function, record
the pictures on the VCR, using your camcorder as a player.
Pictures processed by the picture effect function
Pictures processed by the picture effect function are not output through the DV IN/
OUT jack.
When you set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) or stop playing back
The picture effect function is automatically canceled.
MENU
1
MANUAL SET
.
OFF
NEG ART
SEPIA
B&
W
SOLAR I ZE
PEFFECT
RETURN
[
MENU
]
:
END
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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 or playback pause mode, press DIGITAL EFFECT and turn the
SEL/PUSH EXEC dial until the desired digital effect mode flashes.
The indicator changes as follows:
STILL y FLASH y LUMI. y TRAIL
(2) Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.
The digital effect indicator lights up and the bars appear. In the STILL or
LUMI. mode, the picture is captured and is stored in memory as a still image at
the time you press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.
(3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the effect, then press the dial.
For details of each digital effect function, see page 47.
To cancel the digital effect function
Press DIGITAL EFFECT.
Notes
•You cannot process externally input scenes using the digital effect function.
•To record pictures that you have processed using the digital effect function, record the
pictures on the VCR, using your camcorder as a player.
Pictures processed by the digital effect function
•Pictures processed by the digital effect function are not output through the DV IN/
OUT jack.
•You cannot use the PB ZOOM function for pictures processed by the digital effect
function.
When you set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) or stop playing back
The digital effect function is automatically canceled.
Playing back a tape with digital effects
3
2
1
STILL
STILL
DIGITAL EFFECT
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Advanced Playback Operations
You can enlarge playback images recorded on tapes. You can also dub the enlarged
images to tapes or copy to “Memory Stick”s. Besides the operation described here, your
camcorder can enlarge still images recorded on “Memory Stick”s (p. 146).
(1) In the playback or playback pause mode, press PB ZOOM on your camcorder.
The image is enlarged, and R r T t appears on the screen.
(2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to move the enlarged image, then press the
dial.
R : The image moves downwards.
r : The image moves upwards.
(3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to move the enlarged image, then press the
dial.
t : The image moves leftward. (Turn the dial upwards.)
T : The image moves rightward. (Turn the dial downwards.)
(4) Adjust the zoom ratio by the power zoom lever.
W: Decreases the zoom ratio.
T: Increases the zoom ratio.
To cancel the PB ZOOM function
Press PB ZOOM.
Notes
•You cannot process externally input scenes using the PB ZOOM function with your
camcorder.
•You cannot record images that you have processed using the PB ZOOM function with
your camcorder. To record images that you have processed using the PB ZOOM
function, record the images on the VCR using your camcorder as a player.
The PB ZOOM function is automatically canceled when you operate the following
functions:
– Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG).
– Stop playback.
– Display the menu settings.
Images in the PB ZOOM
Images in the PB ZOOM mode are not output through the DV IN/OUT jack.
Enlarging images recorded on tapes
– Tape PB ZOOM
2
3
PB ZOOM
× 2.0
[
EXEC
]
: T t
PB ZOOM
× 2.0
[
EXEC
]
: r R
4
1
PB ZOOM
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Your camcorder goes forward or backward to automatically stop at a desired scene
having a tape counter value of “0:00:00”. Use the Remote Commander for this
operation.
(1) In the playback mode, press DISPLAY.
(2) Press ZERO SET MEMORY at the point you want to locate later. The tape
counter shows “0:00:00” and the ZERO SET MEMORY indicator flashes.
(3) Press x when you want to stop playback.
(4) Press m to rewind the tape to the tape counter’s zero point. The tape stops
automatically when the tape counter reaches approximately zero. The ZERO
SET MEMORY indicator disappears and the time code appears.
(5) Press N. Playback starts from the counter’s zero point.
Notes
•When you press ZERO SET MEMORY before rewinding the tape, the zero set memory
function will be canceled.
•There may be a discrepancy of several seconds from the time code.
If a tape has a blank portion in the recorded portions
The zero set memory function may not work correctly.
Zero set memory function also in the standby mode
When you insert a scene in the middle of a recorded tape, press ZERO SET MEMORY at
the point you want to end the insertion. Rewind the tape to 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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Advanced Playback Operations
Searching the boundaries of recorded
tape by title – Title search
If you use a tape with cassette memory, you can search for the boundaries of
recorded tape by title. Use the Remote Commander for this operation.
Before operation
Set CM SEARCH in to ON in the menu settings (p. 103). (The default setting is ON.)
(1) Set the POWER switch to VCR.
(2) 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
no indicator T PHOTO SCAN
(3) Press . or > on the Remote Commander to select the title for playback.
Your camcorder automatically starts playback of the scene having the title that
you selected.
To stop searching
Press x.
If you use a tape without cassette memory
You cannot superimpose or search a title.
In the mark
•The bar in the mark indicates the present point on the tape.
•The mark in the indicates the actual point you are trying to search.
If a tape has a blank portion between recorded portions
The title search function may not work correctly.
To superimpose a title
See page 91.
3
.>
2
SEARCH
MODE
TITLE SEARCH
1
HELLO
!
2
CONGRATULAT I ONS
!
3
HAPPY NE
W
YEAR
!
4
PRESENT
5
GOOD
M
ORN I NG
6
W
EDDING
TITLE SEARCH
7
NIGHT
8
BASEBALL
3
HAPPY NE
W
YEAR
!
4
PRESENT
5
GOOD
M
ORN I NG
6
W
EDDING
MENU
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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
Before operation
•You can use this function only when playing back a tape with cassette memory.
•Set CM SEARCH in to ON in the menu settings (p. 103). (The default setting is
ON).
(1) Set the POWER switch to VCR.
(2) 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
no indicator T PHOTO SCAN
(3) Press . or > on the Remote Commander to select the date for playback.
Your camcorder automatically starts playback at the beginning of the selected
date.
To stop searching
Press x.
Searching a recording by date
– Date search
3
.>
2
SEARCH
MODE
DATE SEARCH
1
SEP
/5/01
2
SEP
/6/01
3
DEC
/24/01
4
JAN
/1/02
5
FEB
/11/02
6
APR
/29/02
DATE SEARCH
1
SEP
/5/01
2
SEP
/6/01
3
DEC
/24/01
4
JAN
/1/02
5
FEB
/11/02
6
APR
/29/02
MENU
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Advanced Playback Operations
Note
If one day’s recording is less than 2 minutes, your camcorder may not accurately find
the point where the recording date changes.
In the mark
•The bar in the mark indicates the present point on the tape.
•The mark in the indicates the actual point you are trying to search.
If a tape has a blank portion between recorded portions
The date search function may not work correctly.
Cassette memory
The tape cassette memory can hold 6 recording date data. If you search the date among
7 or more data, see “Searching for the date without using cassette memory” below.
Searching for the date without using cassette memory
(1) Set the POWER switch to VCR.
(2) Set CM SEARCH in
to OFF in the menu settings (p. 103).
(3) Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly, until the DATE
SEARCH indicator appears.
The indicator changes as follows:
DATE SEARCH t PHOTO SEARCH t PHOTO SCAN t no indicator
(4) Press . on the Remote Commander to search for the previous date or press
> on the Remote Commander to search for the next date. Your camcorder
automatically starts playback at the point where the date changes. Each time
you press . or >, your camcorder searches for the previous or next date.
To stop searching
Press x.
Searching a recording by date – Date search
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You can search for a still image you have recorded on a tape (photo search).
You can also search for still images one after another and display each image for
5 seconds automatically regardless of cassette memory (photo scan). Use the Remote
Commander for these operations.
Use this function to check or edit still images.
Searching for a photo by using cassette memory
Before operation
•You can use this function only when playing back a tape with cassette memory.
•Set CM SEARCH in to ON in the menu settings (p. 103). (The default setting is
ON.)
(1) Set the POWER switch to VCR.
(2) 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
no indicator T PHOTO SCAN
(3) Press . or > on the Remote Commander to select the date for playback.
Your camcorder automatically starts playback of the photo having the date
that you selected.
To stop searching
Press x.
In the mark
•The bar in the mark indicates the present point on the tape.
•The mark in the indicates the actual point you are trying to search.
If a tape has a blank portion between recorded portions
The photo search/photo scan function may not work correctly.
The available number of photos that can be searched using the cassette memory
The available number is up to 12 photos. However, you can search 13 photos or more
using the scanning photo function.
Searching for a photo
– Photo search/Photo scan
3
.>
2
SEARCH
MODE
PHOTO SEARCH
1
SEP
/5/01 5:30
P
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2
SEP
/6/01 8:50
A
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3
DEC
/24/01 10:30
A
M
4
JAN
/ 1/02 11:25
P
M
5
FEB
/11/02 4:11
P
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APR
/29/02 1:45
P
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PHOTO SEARCH
1
SEP
/ 5/01 5:30
P
M
2
SEP
/ 6/01 8:50
A
M
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/24/01 10:30
A
M
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/ 1/02 11:25
P
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FEB
/11/02 4:11
P
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6
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/29/02 1:45
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MENU
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Advanced Playback Operations
Searching for a photo without using cassette memory
(1) Set the POWER switch to VCR.
(2) Set CM SEARCH in
to OFF in the menu settings (p. 103).
(3) Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly, until the
PHOTO SEARCH indicator appears.
The indicator changes as follows:
DATE SEARCH t PHOTO SEARCH t PHOTO SCAN t no indicator
(4) Press . or > on the Remote Commander to select the photo for playback.
Each time you press . or >, your camcorder searches for the previous or
next photo.
Your camcorder automatically starts playback of the photo.
To stop searching
Press x.
Scanning photo
(1) Set the POWER switch to VCR.
(2) Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly, until the
PHOTO SCAN indicator appears.
The indicator changes as follows:
TITLE SEARCH t DATE SEARCH t PHOTO SEARCH
no indicator T PHOTO SCAN
(3) Press . or > on the Remote Commander.
Each photo is played back for about 5 seconds automatically.
To stop scanning
Press x.
Searching for a photo – Photo search/Photo scan
1
2
SEARCH
MODE
3
SCAN
PHOTO
00
VCR
CAMERA
MEMORY
OFF(CHG)
PO
W
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Using the A/V connecting cable
You can dub or edit on the VCR connected to your camcorder using your camcorder as
a player.
Connect your camcorder to the VCR using the A/V connecting cable supplied with
your camcorder.
Before operation
•Set DISPLAY to LCD in the menu settings. (The default setting is LCD.)
•Press the following buttons to make the indicator disappear so that they will not be
superimposed on the edited tape:
– DISPLAY
– DATA CODE
– SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander
(1) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to record over) into the VCR, and insert
the recorded tape into your camcorder.
(2) Prepare the VCR for recording, then set the input selector to LINE.
Refer to the operating instructions of the VCR.
(3) Set the POWER switch to VCR.
(4) Play back the recorded tape on your camcorder.
(5) Start recording on the VCR. Refer to the operating instructions of your VCR.
When you have finished dubbing a tape
Press x on both your camcorder and the VCR.
You can edit on VCRs that support the following systems
8 mm, Hi8, VHS, S-VHS, VHSC, S-VHSC,
Betamax, ED Betamax, mini DV, DV, Digital8
If your VCR is a monaural type
Connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video input jack and the
white or the red plug to the audio input jack on the VCR or the TV. When the white
plug is connected, the left channel audio is output, and the red plug is connected, the
right channel audio is output.
— Editing —
Dubbing a tape
S VIDEO
VIDEO
AUDIO
IN
AUDIO/VIDEO
S VIDEO
: Signal flow
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If your VCR has an S video jack
Connect using an S video cable (optional) 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 (optional) to the S video jacks of both your camcorder and the
VCR.
This connection produces higher quality DV format pictures.
Using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable)
Simply connect the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) (optional) to DV IN/OUT and
to DV IN of the DV products. With digital-to-digital connection, video and audio
signals are transmitted in digital form for high-quality editing. You cannot dub the
titles, display indicators or the contents of cassette memory or letters on the “Memory
Stick” index screen.
Set the input selector on the VCR to the DV input position if the VCR is equipped with
the input selector.
(1) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to record over) into the VCR, and insert
the recorded tape into your camcorder.
(2) Prepare the VCR for recording.
Set the input selector to LINE. Refer to the operating instructions of the VCR.
(3) Set the POWER switch to VCR.
(4) Play back the recorded tape on your camcorder.
(5) Start recording on the VCR. Refer to the operating instructions of the VCR.
When you have finished dubbing a tape
Press x on both your camcorder and the connected DV product.
You can connect one VCR only using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable)
See page 168 for more information about i.LINK.
The following functions do not work during digital editing:
– Picture effect
– Digital effect
– PB ZOOM
If you record a playback pause picture with the DV IN/OUT jack
The recorded picture becomes rough. And when you play back the picture using the
other video equipment, the picture may jitter.
Dubbing a tape
DV
DV IN/OUT
DV IN
i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) (optional)
: Signal flow
70
You can duplicate selected scenes (programs) for editing onto a tape without operating
the VCR.
Scenes can be selected by frame. You can set up to 20 programs.
Before operating the Digital program editing
Step 1 Connecting the VCR (p. 70).
Step 2 Setting the VCR for operation (p. 71, 75).
Step 3 Adjusting the synchronicity of the VCR (p. 76).
When you dub using the same VCR again, you can skip steps 2 and 3.
Using the Digital program editing function
Operation 1 Making the program (p. 78).
Operation 2 Performing a Digital program editing (dubbing a tape) (p. 79).
Step 1: Connecting the VCR
You can connect both an A/V connecting cable and an i.LINK cable (DV connecting
cable).
When you use the A/V connecting cable, connect the devices as illustrated in page 68.
When you use an i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable), connect the devices as illustrated
in page 69.
Notes
•You cannot dub the titles, display indicators, or the contents of cassette memory.
•When you connect with an i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable), you may not be able to
operate the dubbing function correctly, depending on the VCR.
Set CONTROL to IR in the menu settings of your camcorder .
•When editing digital video, the operation signals cannot be sent with LANC .
If you connect using an i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable)
With digital-to-digital connection, video and audio signals are transmitted in digital
form for high-quality editing.
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– Digital program editing
Unwanted scene Unwanted scene
Switch the order
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Editing
Step 2: Setting the VCR to operate with the A/V connecting cable
To edit using the VCR, send the control signal by infrared rays to the remote sensor on
the VCR.
When you connect using an A/V connecting cable, follow the procedures below, (1) to
(4), to send the control signal correctly.
(1) Set the IR SETUP code
1 Set the POWER switch to VCR on your camcorder.
2 Turn the power of the connected VCR on, then set the input selector to LINE.
When you connect a video camera recorder, set its power switch to VCR/VTR.
3 Press MENU to display the menu.
4 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select
, then press the dial.
5 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select EDIT SET, then press the dial.
6 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select CONTROL, then press the dial.
7 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select IR, then press the dial.
8 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select IR SETUP, then press the dial.
9 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the IR SETUP code of your VCR, then
press the dial.
Check the cord in “About the IR SETUP code.” (P. 72)
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4
6-9
5
1
3
MENU
VCR
CAMERA
MEMORY
OFF(CHG)
POW
ER
OTHERS
EDI TSET
CONTROL
ADJ TEST
”
CUT
-
IN
”
”
CUT
-
OUT
”
IR SETUP
PAUSEMODE
IR TEST
IR
iLINK
RETURN
[
MENU
]
:
END
.
OTHERS
BEEP
COMMANDER
DISPLAY
VIDEO EDIT
EDI TSET
[
MENU
]
:
END
DATE / CAM
OTHERS
EDI TSET
CONTROL
ADJ TEST
”
CUT
-
IN
”
”
CUT
-
OUT
”
IR SETUP
PAUSEMODE
IR TEST
IR
RETURN
[
MENU
]
:
END
OTHERS
EDI TSET
CONTROL
ADJ TEST
”
CUT
-
IN
”
”
CUT
-
OUT
”
IR SETUP
PAUSEMODE
IR TEST
IR
RETURN
[
MENU
]
:
END
OTHERS
EDI TSET
CONTROL
ADJ TEST
”
CUT
-
IN
”
”
CUT
-
OUT
”
IR SETUP
PAUSEMODE
IR TEST
3
RETURN
[
MENU
]
:
END
OTHERS
EDI TSET
CONTROL
ADJ TEST
”
CUT
-
IN
”
”
CUT
-
OUT
”
IR SETUP
PAUSEMODE
IR TEST
4
RETURN
[
MENU
]
:
END
RETURN
DATA CODE
____ __ _ _
__
:
__
:
__
__
T
__ _
AM
__ _
E/C
__ _
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E/C
__ _
_
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* TV/VCR component
Note on IR SETUP code
Digital program editing is not possible if the VCR does not support IR SETUP codes.
Brand IR SET UP code
Sony 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Admiral (M. Wards) 89
Aiwa 80
Audio Dynamic 21, 35
Bell&Howell (M. Wards)
36
Brocsonic 70, 82
Canon 77, 78, 97
Citizen 47
Craig 73, 47
Curtis Mathis 8, 80, 77
Daewoo 26, 40, 77
DBX 21, 33, 35
Dimensia 8
Emerson 26, 82, 59, 48, 70, 81
Fisher 36, 45, 37, 44
Funai 80
General Electric 87, 8, 77, 32*, 94*
Goldstar 47
Hitachi 78, 8, 42
Instant Replay 77, 78
JC Penny 77, 42, 8, 36, 21, 33, 35
JVC 21, 12, 13, 14, 33, 35
Kenwood 21, 33, 47, 35
LXI (Sears) 80, 47, 42, 44, 45, 36, 37
Magnavox 83, 78, 77
Marantz 21, 33, 35
Marta 47
Memorex 77, 37
Minolta 42, 8
Mitsubishi/MGA 28, 22, 23, 24
About the IR SETUP code
The IR SETUP code is stored in the memory of your camcorder. Be sure to set the
correct code, depending on your VCR. The default setting is Code number 3.
Brand IR SET UP code
Multitech 23, 80, 32
NEC 21, 33, 35
Olympic 77, 78
Panasonic 16, 17, 78, 77, 96
Pentax 42,8
Philco 78, 77
Philips 83, 78, 77
Pioneer 78
Quasar 78, 77, 16, 17
RCA/PROSCAN 8, 42, 16, 77, 83, 7, 40, 41, 78*,
101
Realistic 77, 36
Sansui 21
Singer 73
Samsung 94, 41, 32, 32*, 94*, 24*
Sanyo 36, 37
Scott 40, 41, 32, 37, 28, 22, 23, 24
Sharp 89, 88
Shintom 73
Signature 2000 (M. Wards)
80, 89
Sylvania 83, 78, 77, 80
Symphonic 80
Tashiro 47
Tatung 21, 33, 35
Teac 21, 33, 80, 35
Technics 77, 78
Toshiba 40, 7
Wards 89, 88, 37, 95, 47
Yamaha 36, 21, 33, 35
Zenith 95
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(2) Setting the modes to cancel the recording pause on the VCR
1 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select PAUSEMODE, then press the dial.
2 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the mode to cancel recording pause
on the VCR, then press the dial.
The buttons to cancel recording pause on the VCR
The buttons vary depending on your VCR. To cancel recording pause:
– Select “PAUSE” if the button to cancel recording pause is X.
– Select “REC” if the button to cancel recording pause is z.
– Select “PB” if the button to cancel recording pause is N.
(3) Setting your camcorder and the VCR to face each other
Locate the infrared rays emitter of your camcorder and face it towards the remote
sensor of the VCR.
Set the devices about 30 cm (12 in.) apart, and remove any obstacles between the
devices.
12
OTHERS
EDI TSET
CONTROL
ADJ TEST
”
CUT
-
IN
”
”
CUT
-
OUT
”
IR SETUP
PAUSEMODE
IR TEST
PAUSE
REC
PB
RETURN
[
MENU
]
:
END
OTHERS
EDI TSET
CONTROL
ADJ TEST
”
CUT
-
IN
”
”
CUT
-
OUT
”
IR SETUP
PAUSEMODE
IR TEST
PAUSE
RETURN
[
MENU
]
:
END
Infrared rays emitter
A/V connecting cable
Remote sensor
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(4) Confirming the VCR operation
1 Insert a recordable tape into the VCR, then set to recording pause.
2 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select IR TEST, then press the dial.
3 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select EXECUTE, then press the dial.
If the VCR starts recording, the setting is correct.
When finished, the indicator changes to COMPLETE.
When the VCR does not operate correctly
•After checking the code in “About the IR SETUP code”, set the IR SETUP or the
PAUSEMODE again.
•Place your camcorder at least 30 cm (12 in.) away from the VCR.
•Refer to the operating instructions of your VCR.
23
OTHERS
EDI TSET
CONTROL
ADJ TEST
”
CUT
-
IN
”
”
CUT
-
OUT
”
IR SETUP
PAUSEMODE
IR TEST
RETURN
EXECUTE
RETURN
[
MENU
]
:
END
OTHERS
EDI TSET
CONTROL
ADJ TEST
”
CUT
-
IN
”
”
CUT
-
OUT
”
IR SETUP
PAUSEMODE
IR TEST
COMPLETE
RETURN
[
MENU
]
:
END
ENGAGE
RECCP A U S E
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Editing
5
6,7
1
3
MENU
VCR
CAMERA
MEMORY
OFF(CHG)
PO
W
ER
OTHERS
BEEP
COMMANDER
DISPLAY
VIDEO EDIT
EDI TSET
[
MENU
]
:
END
DATE / CAM
OTHERS
EDI TSET
CONTROL
ADJ TEST
”
CUT
-
IN
”
”
CUT
-
OUT
”
IR SETUP
PAUSEMODE
IR TEST
IR
RETURN
[
MENU
]
:
END
RETURN
OTHERS
EDI TSET
CONTROL
ADJ TEST
”
CUT
-
IN
”
”
CUT
-
OUT
”
IR SETUP
PAUSEMODE
IR TEST
IR
RETURN
[
MENU
]
:
END
OTHERS
EDI TSET
CONTROL
ADJ TEST
”
CUT
-
IN
”
”
CUT
-
OUT
”
IR SETUP
PAUSEMODE
IR TEST
IR
iLINK
RETURN
[
MENU
]
:
END
.
OTHERS
EDI TSET
CONTROL
ADJ TEST
”
CUT
-
IN
”
”
CUT
-
OUT
”
IR SETUP
PAUSEMODE
IR TEST
IR
iLINK
RETURN
[
MENU
]
:
END
.
OTHERS
EDI TSET
CONTROL
ADJ TEST
”
CUT
-
IN
”
”
CUT
-
OUT
”
IR SETUP
PAUSEMODE
IR TEST
iLINK
RETURN
[
MENU
]
:
END
.
DATA CODE
____ __ _ _
__
:
__
:
__
__
T
__ _
AM
__ _
E/C
__ _
__ _
E/C
__ _
_
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Step 2: Setting the VCR to operate with the i.LINK cable
(DV connecting cable)
When you connect using i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) (optional), follow the
procedures below.
(1) Set the POWER switch to VCR on your camcorder .
(2) Turn the power of the connected VCR on, then set the input selector to DV
input.
When you connect a digital video camera recorder, set its power switch to
VCR/VTR.
(3) Press MENU to display the menu.
(4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select
, then press the dial.
(5) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select EDIT SET, then press the dial.
(6) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select CONTROL, then press the dial.
(7) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select i.LINK, then press the dial.
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Step 3: Adjusting the synchronicity of the VCR
You can adjust the synchronicity of your camcorder and the VCR. Have a pen and
paper ready for notes. Before operation, eject a cassette from your camcorder.
(1) Set the POWER swtich to VCR on your camcorder.
(2) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to record over) into the VCR, then set
to recording pause.
When you select i.LINK in CONTROL, you do not need to set to recording
pause.
(3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select ADJ TEST, then press the dial.
(4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select EXECUTE, then press the dial.
IN and OUT are recorded on an image for 5 times each to calculate the
numerical values for adjusting the synchronicity.
The EXECUTING indicator flashes on the screen.
When finished, the indicator changes to COMPLETE.
(5) Rewind the tape in the VCR, then start slow playback.
Take a note of the opening numerical value of each IN and the closing
numerical value of each OUT.
(6) Calculate the average of all the opening numerical values of each IN, and the
average of all the closing numerical values of each OUT.
(7) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select “CUT-IN”, then press the dial.
(8) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the average numerical value of IN,
then press the dial.
The calculated start position for recording is set.
(9) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select “CUT-OUT”, then press the dial.
(10)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the average numerical value of OUT,
then press the dial.
The calculated stop position for recording is set.
(11)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select
RETURN, then press the dial.
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Notes
•When you complete step 3, the image to adjust the syncronicity is recorded for about
50 seconds.
•If you start recording from the very beginning of the tape, the first few seconds of the
tape may not record properly. Be sure to allow about 10 seconds’ lead before starting
the recording.
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3,4
7
9
OTHERS
EDI TSET
CONTROL
ADJ TEST
”
CUT
-
IN
”
”
CUT
-
OUT
”
IR SETUP
PAUSEMODE
IR TEST
RETURN
EXECUTE
[
ME
ENGAGE
RECCP A U S E
OTHERS
EDI TSET
CONTROL
ADJ TEST
”
CUT
-
IN
”
”
CUT
-
OUT
”
IR SETUP
PAUSEMODE
IR TEST
EXECUT ING
No
2
IN
+
215
[
ME
.
OTHERS
EDI TSET
CONTROL
ADJ TEST
”
CUT
-
IN
”
”
CUT
-
OUT
”
IR SETUP
PAUSEMODE
IR TEST
COMPLETE
RETURN
[
MENU
]
:
END
OTHERS
EDI TSET
CONTROL
ADJ TEST
”
CUT
-
IN
”
”
CUT
-
OUT
”
IR SETUP
PAUSEMODE
IR TEST
0
RETURN
[
MENU
]
:
END
OTHERS
EDI TSET
CONTROL
ADJ TEST
”
CUT
-
IN
”
”
CUT
-
OUT
”
IR SETUP
PAUSEMODE
IR TEST
0
RETURN
[
MENU
]
:
END
OTHERS
EDI TSET
CONTROL
ADJ TEST
”
CUT
-
IN
”
”
CUT
-
OUT
”
IR SETUP
PAUSEMODE
IR TEST
0
RETURN
[
MENU
]
:
END
OTHERS
EDI TSET
CONTROL
ADJ TEST
”
CUT
-
IN
”
”
CUT
-
OUT
”
IR SETUP
PAUSEMODE
IR TEST
0
RETURN
[
MENU
]
:
END
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Operation 1: Making the program
(1) Insert the tape for playback into your camcorder, and insert a tape for
recording into the VCR.
(2) Press MENU to display the menu.
(3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select
, then press the dial.
(4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select VIDEO EDIT, then press the dial.
(5) Search for the beginning of the first scene you want to insert using the video
operation buttons, then pause playback.
(6) Press MARK on the Remote Commander, or the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.
The IN point of the first program is set, and the top part of the program mark
changes to light blue.
(7) Search for the end of the first scene you want to insert using the video
operation buttons, then pause playback.
(8) Press MARK on the Remote Commander, or the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.
The OUT point of the first program is set, then the bottom part of the program
mark changes to light blue.
(9) Repeat steps 5 to 8, then set the program.
When the program is set, the program mark changes to light blue.
You can set maximum of 20 programs.
6,8,9
5,7
4
6,8,9
STOPREC PAUSE
PLAYREW FF
OTHERS
READY
BEEP
DATA CODE
COMMANDER
DISPLAY
VIDEO EDIT
EDI TSET
RETURN
[
MENU
]
:
END
MARK
UNDO
ERASE ALL
START
TOTAL
SCENE
1
IN
0
:
32
:
30
:
14
0
:
00
:
00
:
00
0
VIDEO EDIT
[
MENU
]
:
END
MARK
UNDO
ERASE ALL
START
TOTAL
SCENE
1
OUT
0
:
08
:
55
:
06
0
:
00
:
00
:
00
0
VIDEO EDIT
[
MENU
]
:
END
MARK
UNDO
ERASE ALL
START
TOTAL
SCENE
2
IN
0
:
09
:
07
:
06
0
:
00
:
12
:
13
1
VIDEO EDIT
[
MENU
]
:
END
MARK
UNDO
ERASE ALL
START
TOTAL
SCENE
4
IN
0
:
10
:
01
:
23
0
:
00
:
47
:
12
3
VIDEO EDIT
[
MENU
]
:
END
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Erasing the program you have set
Erase OUT first and then IN from of the last program.
(1) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select UNDO, then press the dial.
(2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select EXECUTE, then press the dial.
The last set program mark flashes, then the setting is cancelled.
To cancel erasing
Select RETURN in step 2.
Erasing all programs
(1) Select VIDEO EDIT in the menu settings. Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to
select ERASE ALL, then press the dial.
(2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select EXECUTE, then press the dial.
All the program marks flash, then the settings are cancelled.
To cancel erasing all programs
Select RETURN in step 2.
To cancel a program you have set
Press MENU.
The program is stored in memory until the tape is ejected.
Note
You cannot operate recording during the Digital program editing.
On a blank portion of the tape
You cannot set IN or OUT on a blank portion of the tape.
If there is a blank portion between IN and OUT on the tape
The total time code may not be displayed correctly.
Operation 2: Performing a Digital program editing (Dubbing a
tape)
Make sure your camcorder and VCR are connected, and that the VCR is set to recording
pause. When you use an i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) the following procedure is
not necessary.
When you use a digital video camera recorder, set its power switch to VCR/VTR.
(1) Select VIDEO EDIT. Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select START, then
press the dial.
(2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select EXECUTE, then press the dial.
Search for the beginning of the first program, then start dubbing.
The program mark flashes.
The SEARCH indicator appears during search, and the EDIT indicator appears
during edit on the screen.
The PROGRAM indicator changes to light blue after dubbing is complete.
When the dubbing ends, your camcorder and the VCR automatically stop.
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To stop dubbing during editing
Press x using the video operation buttons.
To end the Digital program editing function
Your camcorder stops when the dubbing is complete. Then the display returns to
VIDEO EDIT in the menu settings.
Press MENU to end the program editing function.
You cannot record on the VCR when:
– The tape has run out.
– The write-protect tab on the cassette is set to lock.
– The IR SETUP code is not correct. (When IR is selected.)
– The button to cancel recording pause is not correct. (When IR is selected.)
NOT READY appears on the LCD screen when:
– The program to operate the Digital program editing has not been made.
– i.LINK is selected but an i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) is not connected.
– The power of the connected VCR is not turned on. (when you set i.LINK.)
Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing
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Editing
Using with analog video unit and
personal computer
– Signal convert function
You can capture images and sound from an analog video unit connected to your
computer which has the i.LINK (DV) jack to your camcorder.
Before operation
Set DISPLAY to LCD in the menu settings. (The default setting is LCD.)
(1) Set the POWER switch to VCR.
(2) Set A/V t DV OUT in
to ON in the menu settings (p. 100).
(3) Start playback on the analog video unit.
(4) Start capturing procedures on your computer. The operation procedures
depend on your computer and the software which you use.
For details on how to capture images, refer to the instruction manual of
computer and software.
After capturing images and sound
Stop capturing procedures on your computer , and stop the playback on the analog
video unit.
Notes
•You need to install software which can exchange video signals.
•Depending on the condition of the analog video signals, the computer may not be able
to output the images correctly when you convert analog video signals into digital
video signals via your camcorder. Depending on the analog video unit, the image may
contain noise or incorrect colors.
•You cannot record or capture the video output via your camcorder when the video
tapes includes copyright protection signals such as ID-2 system.
•You can capture images and sound with an S video cable (optional) instead of the
A/V connecting cable (supplied).
i.LINK
VIDEO
AUDIO
S VIDEO
OUT
AUDIO/VIDEO
S VIDEO
DV
IN/OUT
(optional)
: Signal flow
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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.
Before operation
Set DISPLAY to LCD in the menu settings. (The defalt setting is LCD.)
(1) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to record over) into your camcorder. If
you are recording a tape from the VCR, insert a recorded tape into the VCR.
(2) Set the POWER switch to VCR on your camcorder.
(3) Press z REC and the button on its right simultaneously on your camcorder,
then immediately press X on your camcorder.
(4) Press N on the VCR to start playback if you record a tape from a VCR. Select
a TV program if you record from a TV. The picture from a TV or VCR appears
on the screen.
(5) Press X on your camcorder at the scene where you want to start recording
from.
When you have finished dubbing a tape
Press x on both your camcorder and the VCR.
Using the Remote Commander
In step 3, press z REC and MARK simultaneously, then immediately press X. And in
step 5, press X at the scene where you want to start recording from.
Note on the Remote Commander
Your camcorder works in the commander mode VTR 2. Commander modes 1, 2 and 3
are used to distinguish your camcorder from other Sony VCRs to avoid remote control
misoperation. If you use another Sony VCR in the commander mode VTR 2, we
recommend changing the commander mode or covering the sensor of the VCR with
black paper.
3
S VIDEO
VIDEO
AUDIO
OUT
AUDIO/
VIDEO
S VIDEO
REC PAUSE
: Signal flow
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Editing
If your VCR is a monaural type
Connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video output jack and the
white or the red plug to the audio output jack on the VCR or the TV. When the white
plug is connected, the left channel audio is output, and the red plug is connected, the
right channel audio is output.
If your TV or VCR has an S video jack
Connect using an S video cable (optional) 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 (optional) to the S video jacks of both your camcorder and the
TV or VCR.
This connection produces higher quality DV format pictures.
Using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable)
Simply connect the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) (optional) to DV IN/OUT and
to DV OUT of the DV products. With digital-to-digital connection, video and audio
signals are transmitted in digital form for high-quality editing.
Before operation
Set DISPLAY to LCD in the menu settings. (The default setting is LCD.)
(1) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to record over) into your camcorder,
and insert the recorded tape into the VCR.
(2) Set the POWER switch to VCR on your camcorder.
(3) Press z REC and the button on its right simultaneously on your camcorder,
then immediately press X on your camcorder.
(4) Press N on the VCR to start playback. The picture to be recorded appears on
the screen.
(5) Press X on your camcorder at the scene where you want to start recording
from.
Recording video or TV programs
DV
3
DV OUT
DV IN/OUT
REC PAUSE
(optional)
: Signal flow
84
When you have finished dubbing a tape
Press x on both your camcorder and the VCR.
Using the Remote Commander
In step 3, press z REC and MARK simultaneously, then immediately press X. And in
step 5, press X at the scene where you want to start recording from.
Note on the Remote Commander
Your camcorder works in the commander mode VTR 2. Commander modes 1, 2 and 3
are used to distinguish your camcorder from other Sony VCRs to avoid remote control
misoperation. If you use another Sony VCR in the commander mode VTR 2, we
recommend changing the commander mode or covering the sensor of the VCR with
black paper.
You can connect one VCR only using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable)
During digital editing
The color of the display may be uneven. However, this does not affect the dubbed
picture.
If you record playback pause picture with the DV IN/OUT jack
The recorded picture becomes rough. And when you play back the picture using your
camcorder, the picture may jitter.
Before recording
Make sure if the DV IN indicator appears on the 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 – 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 82 or 83.
Insert a cassette containing the desired scene to insert into the VCR.
[A]: A tape that contains the scene to be superimposed
[B]: A tape before editing
[C]: A tape after editing
(1) Set the POWER switch to VCR on your camcorder.
(2) On the connected VCR, locate just before the insert start point [a], then press
X to set the VCR to the playback pause mode.
(3) On your camcorder, locate the insert end point [c] by pressing m or M.
Then press X to set it to the playback pause mode.
(4) Press ZERO SET MEMORY on the Remote Commander. The ZERO SET
MEMORY indicator flashes and the end point of the insert is stored in
memory. The tape counter shows “0:00:00.”
(5) On your camcorder, locate the insert start point [b] by pressing m, then press
z REC and the button on its right simultaneously.
(6) First press X on the VCR, and after a few seconds press X on your camcorder
to start inserting the new scene.
Inserting automatically stops near the zero point on the tape counter. Your
camcorder automatically returns to the recording pause mode.
4
0:00:00
ZERO SET
MEMORY
ZERO SET
MEMORY
5
1
REC
VCR
CAMERA
MEMORY
OFF(CHG)
PO
W
ER
[a]
[b]
[c]
[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
In step 5, press zREC and MARK simultaneously, then immediately press X. And in
step 6, press X at the scene where you want to start recording from.
Note
The picture and sound recorded on the portion between the insert start and end points
will be erased when you insert the new scene.
Note on the Remote Commander
Your camcorder works in the commander mode VTR 2. Commander modes 1, 2 and 3
are used to distinguish your camcorder from other Sony VCRs to avoid remote control
misoperation. If you use another Sony VCR in the commander mode VTR 2, we
recommend changing the commander mode or covering the sensor of the VCR with
black paper.
If you insert scenes on the tape recorded with other camcorder (including other
DCR-TRV30)
The picture and sound may be distorted. We recommend that you insert scenes on a
tape recorded with your camcorder.
When the inserted picture is played back
The picture and sound may be distorted at the end of the inserted portion. This is not a
malfunction.
The picture and sound at the start point and the end point may be distorted in the LP
mode.
To insert a scene without setting the insert end point
Skip steps 3 and 4. Press x when you want to stop inserting.
Inserting a scene from a VCR – Insert editing
87
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.
Select one of the following connections to add an audio sound.
Connecting the microphone with the MIC jack
You can check the recorded picture and sound by connecting the AUDIO/VIDEO jack
to a TV.
The recorded sound is not output from a speaker. Check the sound by using the TV or
headphones.
Connecting the microphone with the intelligent accessory shoe
Audio dubbing
Microphone (optional)
Intelligent Accessory Shoe
Microphone (not supplied)
: Signal flow
MIC
(PLUG IN POWER)
88
Connecting the A/V connecting cable to the AUDIO/VIDEO jack
Dubbing with the built-in microphone
No connection is necessary.
Note
When dubbing with the AUDIO/VIDEO jack or the built-in microphone, pictures are
not output through S VIDEO jack or the AUDIO/VIDEO jack. Check the recorded
picture on the screen. You can check the recorded sound by using headphones.
If you make all the connections
The audio input to be recorded will take precedence over others in the following order.
•MIC (PLUG IN POWER) jack
•Intelligent accessory shoe
•AUDIO/VIDEO jack
•Built-in microphone
Audio dubbing
AUDIO L AUDIO R
LINE OUT
LR
AUDIO/
VIDEO
Audio equipment
Do not connect the
video (yellow) plug.
: Signal flow
89
Editing
Adding an audio sound on a recorded tape
Choose a connection mentioned before, and connect audio equipment or microphone to
your camcorder. Then follow the procedure below.
(1) Insert the recorded tape into your camcorder.
(2) Set the POWER switch to VCR on your camcorder.
(3) Locate the recording start point by pressing N on the Remote Commander.
Then press X at the point where you want to start recording to set your
camcorder to the playback pause mode.
(4) Press AUDIO DUB on the Remote Commander. The green
X indicator
appears on the screen.
(5) Press X on the camcorder or on the Remote Commander and start playing
back the audio you want to record at the same time.
The new sound is recorded in stereo 2 (ST2) during playback. During
recording new sound, the red
appears on the screen.
(6) Press x on the Remote Commander or on your camcorder at the point where
you want to stop recording.
Monitoring the new recorded sound
To play back the sound
Adjust the balance between the original sound (ST1) and the new sound (ST2) by
selecting AUDIO MIX in in the menu settings (p. 100).
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
ST1 ST2
VCR SET
RETURN
HiFi SOUND
AUDIO MI X
A
/
V
c
DV OUT
[
MENU
]
:
END
AUDIO DUB
90
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. 103).
•New sound cannot be recorded on a tape already recorded in the LP mode (p. 103).
•You cannot add audio with the DV IN/OUT jack.
•You cannot add audio on the blank portion of the tape.
If an i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) (optional) is connected to your camcorder
You cannot add a sound to a recorded tape.
We recommend that you add new sound on a tape recorded with your camcorder
If you add new sound on a tape recorded with another camcorder (including other
DCR-TRV30), the sound quality may become worse.
If you set the write-protect tab of the tape to lock
You cannot record on a tape. Slide the write-protect tab to release the write protection.
To add new sound more precisely
Press ZERO SET MEMORY on the Remote Commander at the point where you want to
stop recording later in the playback mode.
Carry out steps 3 to 5. Recording automatically stops at the point where ZERO SET
MEMORY was pressed.
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Editing
Superimposing a title
If you use a tape with cassette memory, you can superimpose the title. When
you play back the tape, the title is displayed for 5 seconds from the point where
you superimposed it.
You can select one of 8 preset titles and 2 custom titles (p. 94). You can also select the
color, size and position of titles.
(1) In CAMERA or VCR mode, select in the menu settings, then press the dial.
(2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select TITLE, then press the dial.
(3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select
, then press the dial.
(4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired title, then press the dial.
The title flashes.
(5) Change the color, size, or position, if necessary.
1 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the COLOR, SIZE or POSITION,
then press the dial. The item appears.
2 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired item, then press the
dial.
3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 until the title is laid out as desired.
(6) Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial again to complete the setting.
In the recording, playback or playback pause mode:
The TITLE SAVE indicator appears on the screen for 5 seconds and the title is
set.
In the standby mode:
The TITLE indicator appears. And when you press START/STOP to start
recording, TITLE SAVE appears on the screen for 5 seconds and the title is set.
VACATION
3
4
5
SIZE SMALL
VACATION
SIZE LARGE
PRESET T I TLE
HELLO
!
HAPPY B I RTHDAY
HAPPY HOLIDAYS
CONGRATULAT IONS
!
OUR S
W
EET BABY
W
EDDING
VACATION
THE END
[
MENU
]:
END
PRESET T I TLE
HELLO
!
HAPPY B I RTHDAY
HAPPY HOLIDAYS
CONGRATULAT IONS
!
OUR S
W
EET BABY
W
EDDING
VACATION
THE END
[
MENU
]:
END
RETURN
PRESET T I TLE
HELLO
!
HAPPY B I RTHDAY
HAPPY HOLIDAYS
CONGRATULAT IONS
!
OUR S
W
EET BABY
W
EDDING
VACATION
THE END
[
MENU
]:
END
RETURN
VACATION
TITLE
[
EXEC
]: :
SAVE
[
MENU
]
END
VACATION
TITLE
[
EXEC
]: :
SAVE
[
MENU
]
END
MENU
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Superimposing a title
If you set the write-protect tab of the tape to lock
You cannot superimpose or erase the title. Slide the write-protect tab to release the write
protection.
To use the custom title
If you want to use the custom title, select in step 3.
If the tape has a blank portion
You cannot superimpose a title on the portion.
If the tape has a blank portion in the middle of the recorded parts
The title may not be displayed correctly.
The titles superimposed with your camcorder
•They are displayed by only the DV format video equipment with index titler
function.
•The point you superimposed the title may be detected as an index signal when
searching a recording with other video equipment.
If the tape has too many index signals
You may not be able to superimpose a title because the memory is full. In this case,
delete data you do not need.
Not to display titles
Set TITLE DSPL to OFF in the menu settings (p. 103).
Title setting
•The title color changes as follows:
WHITE y YELLOW y VIOLET y RED y CYAN y GREEN y BLUE
•The title size changes as follows:
SMALL y LARGE
You cannot input 13 characters or more in LARGE size. If you input more than 12
characters, the title size returns to SMALL even you select LARGE.
•If you select SMALL, you have 9 choices for the title position.
If you select LARGE, you have 8 choices for the title position.
One cassette can have up to about 20 titles, if 1 title consists of 5 characters
However, if the cassette memory is full with date, photo and cassette label data, one
cassette can have only up to about 11 titles with 5 characters each.
Cassette memory capacity is as follows:
– 6 date data
– 12 photo data
– 1 cassette label
If the “ FULL” mark appears
The cassette memory is full. Erase the title you do not need.
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Editing
Erasing a title
(1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or VCR and then press MENU to display
the menu.
(2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select
in the menu settings, then press
the dial.
(3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select TITLEERASE, then press the dial.
Title erase display appears.
(4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the title you want to erase, then press
the dial.
“ERASE OK ?” indicator appears.
(5) Make sure the title is the one you want to erase, and turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC
dial to select OK, then press the dial. OK changes to EXECUTE.
(6) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select EXECUTE, then press the dial.
ERASING indicator flashes, then COMPLETE indicator appears.
To cancel erasing a title
Select RETURN in step 6.
Superimposing a title
2,3
4,5
1
MENU
CM SET
CM SEARCH
TITLEERASE
TITLE DSPL
TAPE T I TLE
ERASE ALL
[
MENU
]
:
END
CM SET
TITLE
TITLEERASE
TITLE DSPL
CM SEARCH
TAPE T I TLE
ERASE ALL
[
MENU
]
:
END
[
MENU
]
:
END
TITLE ERASE
1
HELLO
!
2
CONGRATULATIONS
!
3
HAPPY NE
W
YEAR
!
4
PRESENT
5
GOOD
M
ORNING
6
W
EDDING
4
PRESENT
ERASE O
OK
K
?
RETURN
[
MENU
]
:
END
T I TLE ERASE
RETURN
RETURN
ELTIT
YDAER
94
Making your own titles
You can make up to 2 titles and store them in cassette memory. Each title can
have up to 20 characters.
(1) Press MENU to display the menu in the standby or VCR mode.
(2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select
,then press the dial.
(3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select TITLE, then press the dial.
(4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select
, then press the dial.
(5) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the first line (CUSTOM1 SET) or
second line (CUSTOM2 SET), then press the dial.
(6) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the column of the desired character,
then press the dial.
(7) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired character, then press the
dial.
(8) Repeat steps 6 and 7 until you have selected all characters and completed the
title.
(9) To finish making your own titles, turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select
[SET], then press the dial.
(
10
)Press MENU to make the title menu disappear.
4
5
6
8
12
34
____________________
TITLE SET
ABCDE
FGHI J
KLMNO
PQRST
UV
W
XY
Z
&?!
12345
67890
’.,/–
[
SET
]
[
MENU
]:
END
____________________
TITLE SET
ABCDE
FGHI J
KLMNO
PQRST
UV
W
XY
Z
&?!
12345
67890
’.,/–
[
SET
]
[
MENU
]:
END
____________________
TITLE SET
ABCDE
FGHI J
KLMNO
PQRST
UV
W
XY
Z
&?!
12345
67890
’.,/–
[
SET
]
[
MENU
]:
END
____________________
TITLE SET
ABCDE
FGHI J
KLMNO
PQRST
UV
W
XY
Z
&?!
12345
67890
’.,/–
[
SET
]
[
MENU
]:
END
S
___________________
TITLE SET
ABCDE
FGHI J
KLMNO
PQRST
UV
W
XY
Z
&?!
12345
67890
’.,/–
[
SET
]
[
MENU
]:
END
CUSTOM
1
TITLE SET
CUSTOM
2
[
MENU
]:
END
RETURN
TES
TES
TITLE SET
CUSTOM
1
CUSTOM
2
[
MENU
]:
END
TES
TES
CUSTOM
1
TITLE SET
CUSTOM
2
[
MENU
]:
END
RETURN
TES
TES
[
C
]
[
C
]
[
C
]
[
C
]
[
C
]
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Editing
To change a title you have stored
In step 3, select CUSTOM1 SET or CUSTOM2 SET, depending on which title you want
to change, then press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to
select [C], then press the dial to delete the title. The last character is erased. Enter the
new title as desired.
If you take 5 minutes or longer to enter characters in the standby mode while a
cassette is in your camcorder
The power automatically goes off. The characters you have entered remain stored in
memory. Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) once and then to CAMERA again, then
proceed from step 1.
We recommend setting the POWER switch to VCR or removing the cassette so that
your camcorder does not automatically turn off while you are entering title characters.
To delete the title
Select [C]. The last character is erased.
To enter a space
Select [ Z& ? ! ], then select the blank part.
Making your own titles
96
Labeling a cassette
If you use a tape with cassette memory, you can label a cassette. The label can
consist of up to 10 characters and is stored in cassette memory. When you insert
the labelled cassette and turn the power on, the label is displayed for about
5 seconds.
(1) Insert the cassette you want to label.
(2) Set the POWER switch to VCR.
(3) Press MENU to display the menu.
(4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select
, then press the dial.
(5) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select TAPE TITLE, then press the dial. Tape
title display appears.
(6) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the column of the desired character,
then press the dial.
(7) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired character, then press the
dial.
(8) Repeat steps 6 and 7 until you finish the label.
(9) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select [SET], then press the dial.
The label is stored in memory.
4,5
6~8
2
VCR
CAMERA
MEMORY
OFF(CHG)
POWER
CM SET
CM SEARCH
T I TLEERASE
TITLE DSPL
TAPE T I TLE
ERASE ALL
[
MENU
]
:
END
__________
TAPE T ITLE
ABCDE
FGHI J
KLMNO
PQRST
UV
W
XY
Z
&?!
12345
67890
’.,/–
[
C
•
]
[
SET
]
[
MENU
]
:
END
__________
TAPE T ITLE
ABCDE
FGHI J
KLMNO
PQRST
UV
W
XY
Z
&?!
12345
67890
’.,/–
[
C
•
]
[
SET
]
[
MENU
]
:
END
__________
TAPE T I TLE
ABCDE
FGHI J
KLMNO
PQRST
UV
W
XY
Z
&?!
12345
67890
’.,/–
[
C
•
]
[
SET
]
[
MENU
]
:
END
M
_________
TAPE T I TLE
ABCDE
FGHI J
KL
M
NO
PQRST
UV
W
XY
Z
&?!
12345
67890
’.,/–
[
C
•
]
[
SET
]
[
MENU
]
:
END
TITLE
YDAR E
CM S ET
CM S E A R CH
TITLEERASE
__________
TITLE DSPL
TAPE T I TLE
ERASE AL L
[
MENU
]
:
END
TITLE
__________
TAPE T ITLE
ABCDE
FGHI J
KLMNO
PQRST
UV
W
XY
Z
&?!
12345
67890
’.,/–
[
C
]
[
SET
]
[
MENU
]
:
END
97
Editing
To erase the label you have made
In step 6 turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select [C], then press the dial. The last
character is erased.
To change the label you have made
Insert the cassette to change the label, and operate in the same way to make a new label.
If you set the write-protect tab of the tape to lock
You cannot label the tape. Slide the write-protect tab to release the write protection.
If the mark appears in step 5
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 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 enter a space
Select [ Z& ? ! ], then select the blank part.
Labeling a cassette
98
— Customizing Your Camcorder —
Changing the menu settings
To change the mode settings in the menu settings, select the menu items with the SEL/
PUSH EXEC dial. The default settings can be partially changed. First, select the icon,
then the menu item and then the mode.
(1) In CAMERA, MEMORY or VCR mode, press MENU.
(2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired icon, then press the dial to
set.
(3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired item, then press the dial to
set.
(4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired mode, then press the dial
to set.
(5) If you want to change other items, select
RETURN and press the dial, then
repeat steps 2 to 4.
For details, see “Selecting the mode setting of each item” (p. 99).
To make the menu display disappear
Press MENU.
1
CAMERA
2
3
4
VCR
MEMORY
MENU
MANUAL SET
PEFFECT
W
HT BAL
AUTO SHTR
[
MENU
]
:
END
MANUA L SE T
PEFFECT
[
MENU
]
:
END
MANUA L SE T
W
HT BAL
[
MENU
]
:
END
MANUA L SE T
AUTO SHTR
OTHERS
W
ORLD T IME
BEEP
0
HR
OTHERS
W
ORLD TIME
BEEP
COMMANDER
DISPLAY
REC LAMP
RETURN
ON
OFF
[
MENU
]
:
END
CE TFE
P
F
LABTH
W
OTHERS
W
ORLD T IME
BEEP
COMMANDER
DISPLAY
REC LAMP
RETURN
OFF
[
MENU
]
:
END
OTHERS
W
ORLD TIME
BEEP
COMMANDER
DISPLAY
REC LAMP
RETURN
ON
SREHTO
W
ORLD T IME
BEEP
COMMANDER
DISPLAY
REC LAMP
OTHERS
W
ORLD T IME
BEEP
COMMANDER
DISPLAY
REC LAMP
RETURN
0
HR
OTHERS
W
ORLD T IME
BEEP
COMMANDER
DISPLAY
REC LAMP
RETURN
ON
OFF
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Customizing Your Camcorder
Changing the menu settings
Menu items are displayed as the following icons:
MANUAL SET
CAMERA SET
VCR SET
LCD/VF SET
MEMORY SET
PRINT 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 screen shows
only the items you can operate at the moment.
Icon/item
P EFFECT
WHT BAL
AUTO SHTR
D ZOOM
16:9WIDE
STEADYSHOT
N.S. LIGHT
Mode
——
——
z ON
OFF
z OFF
20×
120×
z OFF
ON
z ON
OFF
z ON
OFF
Meaning
To add special effects like those in films or on
the TV to images (p. 46).
To adjust the white balance (p. 41).
To automatically activate the electronic shutter
when shooting in bright conditions.
Not to automatically activate the electronic
shutter even when shooting in bright conditions.
To deactivate the digital zoom. Up to 10× zoom
is carried out.
To activate the digital zoom. More than 10× to
20× zoom is performed digitally (p. 23).
To activate the digital zoom. More than 10× to
120× zoom is performed digitally (p. 23).
—
To record a 16:9 wide picture (p. 42).
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. 26).
To cancel the NightShot Light function.
POWER
switch
CAMERA
VCR
CAMERA
MEMORY
CAMERA
CAMERA
CAMERA
CAMERA
CAMERA
MEMORY
Notes on the SteadyShot function
•The SteadyShot function will not correct excessive camera-shake.
•Attachment of a conversion lens (optional) may influence the SteadyShot function.
If you cancel the SteadyShot function
The SteadyShot off indicator appears. Your camcorder prevents excessive
compensation for camera-shake.
When using an external flash (optional)
You cannot adjust FLASH LVL if the external flash (optional) is not compatible with the
flash level.
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Icon/item
FRAME REC
INT. REC
FLASH LVL
HiFi SOUND
AUDIO MIX
A/VtDV OUT
LCD B. L.
LCD COLOR
VF B.L.
Mode
z OFF
ON
ON
z OFF
SET
HIGH
z NORMAL
LOW
z STEREO
1
2
——
z OFF
ON
z BRT NORMAL
BRIGHT
——
z BRT NORMAL
BRIGHT
Meaning
To deactivate Cut recording function.
To activate Cut recording function (p. 58).
To activate Interval recording function (p. 56).
To deactivate Interval recording function.
To set waiting time and recording time for
Interval recording function (p. 56).
Makes the flash level higher than normal.
Normal setting.
Makes the flash level lower than normal.
To play back a stereo tape or dual sound track
tape with main and sub sound (p. 165).
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. 89).
To output digital images and sound in analog
format using your camcorder.
To output analog images and sound in digital
format using your camcorder. (p. 81)
To set the brightness on the LCD screen normal.
To brighten the LCD screen.
To adjust the color on the LCD screen, turn and
press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.
To set the brightness on the viewfinder screen to
normal.
To brighten the viewfinder screen.
Changing the menu settings
POWER
switch
CAMERA
CAMERA
CAMERA
MEMORY
VCR
VCR
VCR
VCR
CAMERA
MEMORY
VCR
CAMERA
MEMORY
VCR
CAMERA
MEMORY
ST1 ST2
Notes on LCD B.L. and VF B.L.
•When you select BRIGHT, battery life is reduced by about 10 percent during
recording.
•When you use power sources other than the battery pack, BRIGHT is automatically
selected.
To get low-
intensity
To get high-
intensity
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Customizing Your Camcorder
Changing the menu settings
Icon/item
STILL SET
PIC MODE
QUALITY
IMAGESIZE
MOVIE SET
IMAGESIZE
REMAIN
Mode
z SINGLE
NORMAL
HIGH SPEED
MULTI SCRN
z SUPER FINE
FINE
STANDARD
z 1360 × 1020
640 × 480
z 320 × 240
160 × 112
z AUTO
ON
Meaning
Not to record continuously.
To record continuously (p. 115).
To record continuously fast (p. 115).
To record 9 images continuously (p. 115).
To record still images in the finest image quality
mode (p. 109).
To record still images in the fine image quality
mode (p. 109).
To record still images in the standard image
quality mode (p. 109).
To record still images in 1360 × 1020 size
(p. 110).
To record still images in 640 × 480 size (p. 110).
To record moving pictures in 320 × 240 size
(p. 110).
To record moving pictures in 160 × 112 size
(p. 110).
To display the remaining capacity of the
“Memory Stick” in the following cases:
• For 5 seconds after setting the POWER switch
to VCR.
• For 5 seconds after setting the POWER switch
to MEMORY
• For 5 seconds after inserting a “Memory Stick”
into your camcorder in MEMORY or VCR
mode
• When the capacity of the “Memory Stick” is
less than 1 minute in MEMORY mode
• For 5 seconds after completing a moving
picture recording
To always display the remaining capacity of the
“Memory Stick”
POWER
switch
MEMORY
VCR
MEMORY
MEMORY
VCR
MEMORY
VCR
MEMORY
Note on IMAGESIZE for STILL SET
If you set PIC MODE to HIGH SPEED or MULTI SCRN or you set the POWER switch
to VCR, IMAGESIZE is automatically set to 640 × 480.
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Icon/item
PRINT MARK
PROTECT
SLIDE SHOW
DELETE ALL
FORMAT
PHOTO SAVE
9PIC PRINT
DATE/TIME
Mode
z OFF
ON
z OFF
ON
——
——
z RETURN
OK
——
z RETURN
SAME
MULTI
MARKED
z OFF
DATE
DAY&TIME
Meaning
To cancel print marks on still images.
To write a print mark on the recorded still
images you want to print out later (p. 152).
Not to protect images.
To protect selected images against accidental
erasure (p. 149).
To play back images in a continuous loop (p. 148).
To delete all the unprotected images (p. 151).
To cancel formatting.
To format an inserted “Memory Stick.”
1. Select FORMAT with the SEL/PUSH EXEC
dial, then press the dial.
2. Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC
dial to select OK, then press the dial.
3. After “EXECUTE” appears, press the SEL/
PUSH EXEC dial. “FORMATTING” flashes
during formatting. “COMPLETE” appears when
formatting is finished.
To duplicate still images on tape onto “Memory
Stick”(p. 132).
To cancel prints of split screen
To make prints of same split screen (p. 154)
To make prints of different split screen (p. 154)
To make prints of images with print marks in
recording order (p. 154)
To make prints without the recording date and
time
To make prints with the recording date (p. 154)
To make prints with the recording date and time
(p. 154)
POWER
switch
VCR
MEMORY
VCR
MEMORY
MEMORY
MEMORY
MEMORY
VCR
MEMORY
MEMORY
Changing the menu settings
Notes on formatting
•Supplied “Memory Stick”s have been formatted at factory. Formatting with this
camcorder is not required.
•Do not turn the POWER switch or press any button while the display shows
“FORMATTING. “
•You cannot format the “Memory Stick” if the write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick”
is set to LOCK.
•Format the “Memory Stick” when “ FORMAT ERROR” is displayed.
Formatting erases all information on the “Memory Stick”
Check the contents of the “Memory Stick” before formatting.
• Formatting erases sample images on the “Memory Stick.”
• Formatting erases the protected image data on the “Memory Stick.”
Note on PRINT SET
9PIC PRINT and DATE/TIME are displayed only when an external printer (optional) is
connected to the intelligent accessory shoe.
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Customizing Your Camcorder
Icon/item
TITLE
TITLEERASE
TITLE DSPL
CM SEARCH
TAPE TITLE
ERASE ALL
REC MODE
AUDIO MODE
qREMAIN
Mode
——
——
z ON
OFF
z ON
OFF
——
——
z SP
LP
z 12BIT
16BIT
z AUTO
ON
Meaning
To superimpose a title or make your own title.
To erase the title you have superimposed (p. 93).
To display the title you have superimposed.
Not to display the title.
To search using cassette memory (p. 63).
To search without using cassette memory.
To label a cassette (p. 96).
To erase all the data in cassette memory.
To record in the SP (Standard Play) mode.
To increase the recording time to 1.5 times the
SP mode.
To record in the 12-bit mode (2 stereo sounds).
To record in the 16-bit mode (1 stereo sound
with high quality).
To display the remaining tape bar:
•for about 8 seconds after your camcorder is
turned on and calculates the remaining
amount of tape.
•for about 8 seconds after a cassette is inserted
and your camcorder calculates the remaining
amount of tape.
•for about 8 seconds after N is pressed in
VCR mode.
•for about 8 seconds after DISPLAY is pressed
to display the screen indicators.
•for the period of tape rewinding, forwarding
or picture search in the VCR mode.
To always display the remaining tape indicator.
POWER
switch
VCR
CAMERA
VCR
CAMERA
VCR
VCR
VCR
CAMERA
VCR
CAMERA
VCR
CAMERA
VCR
CAMERA
VCR
CAMERA
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
cassette so that you can get the most out of your camcorder.
•You cannot make audio dubbing on a tape recorded in the LP mode. Use the SP mode
for the tape to be audio dubbed.
•When you record in the SP and LP modes on one tape or you record some scenes in
the LP mode, the playback picture may be distorted or the time code may not be
written properly between scenes.
Notes on AUDIO MODE
•You cannot dub audio sound on a tape recorded in the 16-bit mode.
•When playing back a tape recorded in the 16-bit mode, you cannot adjust the balance
in AUDIO MIX.
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Icon/item
CLOCK SET
AUTO TV ON
TV INPUT
LTR SIZE
DEMO MODE
Mode
——
z OFF
ON
z VIDEO1
VIDEO2
VIDEO3
OFF
z NORMAL
2×
z ON
OFF
Meaning
To set the date or time (p. 17).
—
To automatically turn on a Sony TV when using
the laser link function (P. 34).
To switch the video input on a Sony TV when
using the laser link function (P. 34).
—
To display selected menu items in normal size.
To display selected menu items at twice the
normal size.
To make the demonstration appear.
To cancel the demonstration mode.
POWER
switch
CAMERA
MEMORY
VCR
CAMERA
MEMORY
Changing the menu settings
Notes on DEMO MODE
•You cannot select DEMO MODE when a cassette is inserted in your camcorder.
•DEMO MODE is set to STBY (Standby) as the default setting and the demonstration
starts about 10 minutes after you have set the POWER switch to CAMERA without a
cassette inserted.
Note that you cannot select STBY of DEMO MODE in the menu settings.
•When NIGHTSHOT is set to ON, the “NIGHTSHOT” indicator appears on the screen
and you cannot select DEMO MODE in the menu settings.
VCR
CAMERA
MEMORY
CAMERA
VCR
CAMERA
MEMORY
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Customizing Your Camcorder
Icon/item
DATA CODE
WORLD TIME
BEEP
COMMANDER
DISPLAY
REC LAMP
VIDEO EDIT
EDIT SET
Meaning
To display date, time and various settings
during playback. (p. 30)
To display date and time during playback.
(p. 30)
To set the clock to the local time.
Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to set a time
difference. The clock changes by the time
difference you set here. If you set the time
difference to 0, the clock returns to the originally
set time.
To output the melody when you start/stop
recording or when an unusual condition occurs
on your camcorder.
To output the beep instead of the melody.
To cancel all sound including shutter sound.
To activate the Remote Commander supplied
with your camcorder.
To deactivate the Remote Commander to avoid
remote control misoperation caused by other
VCR’s remote control.
To show the display on the LCD screen and in
the viewfinder.
To show the display on the TV screen, LCD
screen and in the viewfinder.
To light up the camera recording lamp at the
front of your camcorder.
To turn the camera recording lamp off so that
the person is not aware of the recording.
To make program and perform video editing
(p. 78).
To adjust and set the synchronicity of your
camcorder and a VCR for dubbing in edit set
mode (p. 71).
Changing the menu settings
POWER
switch
VCR
MEMORY
CAMERA
MEMORY
VCR
CAMERA
MEMORY
VCR
CAMERA
MEMORY
VCR
CAMERA
MEMORY
CAMERA
MEMORY
VCR
VCR
Mode
z DATE/CAM
DATE
——
z MELODY
NORMAL
OFF
z ON
OFF
z LCD
V-OUT/LCD
z ON
OFF
——
——
Note
If you press DISPLAY with DISPLAY set to V-OUT/LCD in the menu settings, the
picture from a TV or VCR will not appear on the LCD screen even when your
camcorder is connected to outputs on the TV or VCR.
When recording a close subject
When REC LAMP is set to ON, the red camera recording lamp on the front of the
camcorder may reflect on the subject if it is close. In this case, we recommend you set
REC LAMP to OFF.
In more than 5 minutes after removing the power source
The PROGRAM AE, WHT BAL, FLASH LVL, HiFi SOUND, AUDIO MIX and
COMMANDER items are returned to their default settings.
The other menu items are held in memory even when the battery is removed.
106
You can record and play back images on a “Memory Stick” supplied with your
camcorder. You can easily play back, record or delete images. You can exchange image
data with other equipment such as your computer etc., using the USB cable for
“Memory Stick” supplied with your camcorder.
On file format
Still image (JPEG)
Your camcorder compresses image data in JPEG format (extension .jpg).
Moving picture (MPEG)
Your camcorder compresses picture data in MPEG format (extension .mpg).
Typical image data file name
Still image
100-0001: This file name appears on the screen of your camcorder.
Dsc00001.jpg: This file name appears on the display of your computer.
Moving picture
MOV00001: This file name appears on the screen of your camcorder.
Mov00001.mpg: This file name appears on the display of your computer.
Using a “Memory Stick”
•You cannot record or erase images when the write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick”
is set to LOCK.
The position and shape of the write-protect tab may be different depending on the
model.
•We recommend backing up important data.
•Image data may be damaged in the following cases:
– If you remove the “Memory Stick” or turn the power off while reading or writing.
– If you use “Memory Stick”s near static electricity or magnetic fields.
•Prevent metallic objects or your finger from coming into contact with the metal parts
of the connecting section.
•Stick its label on the labeling position.
•Do not bend, drop or apply strong shock to “Memory Stick”s.
•Do not disassemble or modify “Memory Stick”s.
•Do not let “Memory Stick”s get wet.
•Do not use or keep “Memory Stick”s in locations that are:
– Extremely hot such as in a car parked in the sun or under the scorching sun.
– Under direct sunlight.
– Very humid or subject to corrosive gases.
•When you carry or store a “Memory Stick,” put it in its case.
— “Memory Stick” Operations —
Using a “Memory Stick” – introduction
Write-protect tab
Labeling position
Terminal
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“Memory Stick” Operations
“Memory Stick”s formatted by a computer
“Memory Stick”s formatted by Windows OS or Macintosh computers do not have a
guaranteed compatibility with this camcorder.
Notes on image data compatibility
•Image data files recorded on “Memory Stick”s by your camcorder conform with the
Design rule for Camera File system universal standard established by the JEITA
(Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). You cannot
play back on your camcorder still images recorded on other equipment (DCR-
TRV890E/TRV900/TRV900E or DSC-D700/D770) that does not conform with this
universal standard. (These models are not sold in some areas.)
•If you cannot use the “Memory Stick” that is used with other equipment, format it
with this camcorder (p. 102). However, formatting erases all information on the
“Memory Stick.”
•“Memory Stick” and are trademarks of Sony Corporation.
•Windows and ActiveMovie, DirectShow are either registered trademarks or
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
•Macintosh and Mac OS, QuickTime are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.
•All other product names mentioned herein may be the trademarks or registered
trademarks of their respective companies.
•Furthermore, “™” and “®” are not mentioned in each case in this manual.
Using a “Memory Stick” – introduction
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Using a “Memory Stick” – introduction
Inserting a “Memory Stick”
Lift up the viewfinder, and insert a “Memory Stick” in the “Memory Stick” slot as far as
it can go with the v mark facing up as illustrated.
Ejecting a “Memory Stick”
Lift up the viewfinder, and slide C MEMORY EJECT in the direction of the arrow.
If you extend the viewfinder to the end
You cannot insert or eject a “Memory Stick.”
While the access lamp is lit or flashing
Do not shake or strike your camcorder because your camcorder is reading the data from
the “Memory Stick” or recording the data on the “Memory Stick.” Do not turn the
power off , eject a “Memory Stick” or remove the battery pack. Otherwise, the image
data breakdown may occur.
If “ MEMORYSTICK ERROR” is displayed
The “Memory Stick” may be corrupted. If this occurs, use another “Memory Stick.”
Access lamp
“Memory Stick” slot
v mark
C MEMORY EJECT
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“Memory Stick” Operations
Using a “Memory Stick” – introduction
Selecting still image quality mode
You can select image quality mode in still image recording. The default setting is
SUPER FINE.
(1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VCR. Make sure that the LOCK switch
is set to the left (unlock) position.
(2) Press MENU to display the menu.
(3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select
, then press the dial.
(4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select STILL SET, then press the dial.
(5) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select QUALITY, then press the dial.
(6) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired image quality, then press
the dial.
1
2
3
5
6
4
MENU
VCR
CAMERA
MEMORY
OFF(CHG)
POWER
LOCK
MEMORY SET
STILL SET
MOVIE SET
PRINT MARK
PROTECT
SLIDE SHO
W
DELETE ALL
FORMAT
RETURN
[
MENU
]
:
END
PIC MODE
MEMORY SET
STILL SET
RETURN
[
MENU
]
:
END
SINGLE
QUAL I TY
IMAGESIZE
PIC MODE
MEMORY SET
SFN
12
STILL SET
RETURN STANDARD
[
MENU
]
:
END
QUAL I TY SUPER F INE
REMA I N
IMAGESIZE
FINE
MEMORY SET
STANDARD
[
MENU
]
:
END
PIC MODE
36
STILL SET
RETURN
QUAL I TY
REMA I N
IMAGESIZE
110
Image quality settings
Setting Meaning
SUPER FINE (SFN) This is the highest image quality in your camcorder.
The number of still images you can record is less than
in FINE mode. The image is compressed to about 1/3.
FINE (FINE) Use this mode when you want to record high quality
images. The image is compressed to about 1/6.
STANDARD (STD) This is the standard image quality. The image is
compressed to about 1/10.
Note
In some cases, changing the image quality mode may not affect the image quality,
depending on the types of images you are shooting.
Differences in image quality mode
Recorded images are compressed in JPEG format before being stored in memory. The
memory capacity allotted to each image varies depending on the selected image quality
mode and image size. Details are shown in the table below. (You can select 1360 × 1020
or 640 × 480 image size in the menu settings.)
1360 × 1020 image size
Image quality mode Memory capacity
SUPER FINE About 900 KB
FINE About 450 KB
STANDARD About 300 KB
640 × 480 image size
Image quality mode Memory capacity
SUPER FINE About 190 KB
FINE About 100 KB
STANDARD About 60 KB
Image quality mode indicator
The image quality mode indicator is not displayed during playback.
Selecting the image size
You can select either one of two image sizes
Still images: 1360 × 1020 or 640 × 480. (The image size in VCR mode is automatically set
to 640 × 480.)
The default setting is 1360 × 1020.
Moving pictures: 320 × 240 or 160 × 112
The default setting is 320 × 240.
(1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to
the left (unlock) position.
(2) Press MENU to display the menu.
(3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select
, then press the dial.
Using a “Memory Stick” – introduction
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“Memory Stick” Operations
(4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select STILL SET (still image) or MOVIE
SET (moving picture), then press the dial.
(5) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select IMAGESIZE, then press the dial.
(6) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired image size, then press the
dial.
The indicator changes as follows:
Still images:
1360 640
Moving pictures:
320 160
Using a “Memory Stick” – introduction
4
3
5
6
1
LOCK
2
VCR
CAMERA
MEMORY
OFF(CHG)
POWER
MENU
MEMORY SET
STI LL SET
MOV I E SET
PRINT MARK
PROTECT
SLIDE SHO
W
DELETE ALL
FORMAT
RETURN
[
MENU
]
:
END
MEMORY SET
MOV I E S E T
RETURN
REMA IN
[
MENU
]
:
END
IMAGESIZE
320 240
NIAMER
40sec
MEMORY SET
MOV I E SET
RETURN
REMA I N
[
MENU
]
:
END
IMAGESIZE
320 240
160 112
REMA IN
320
160 112
MEMORY SET
MOV I E S E T
RETURN
REMA IN
[
MENU
]
:
END
IMAGESIZE
REMA IN
2
min
PIC MODE
MEMORY SET
STI LL SET
RETURN
[
MENU
]
:
END
SINGLE
QUA L I TY
IMAGESIZE
PIC MODE
MEMORY SET
STI LL SET
RETURN
[
MENU
]
:
END
QUA L I TY
IMAGESIZE
1360 1020
640 480
1360
2
REMA I N
PIC MODE
MEMORY SET
STI LL SET
RETURN
[
MENU
]
:
END
QUA L I TY
IMAGESIZE
640 480
60
REMA IN
40sec
1
STILL SET MOVIE SET
STILL SET MOVIE SET
STILL SET
MOVIE SET
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Using a “Memory Stick” – introduction
Image size settings
Setting Meaning Indicator
Recording Playback
1360 × 1020 Records 1360 × 1020 still images.
1360
SFN
1360
640 × 480 Records 640 × 480 still images.
640
SFN
640
320 × 240 Records 320 × 240 moving pictures.
320
320
160 × 112 Records 160 × 112 moving pictures.
160
160
Maximum recording time of moving pictures
Image size Maximum recording time
320 × 240 15 seconds
160 × 112 60 seconds
Approximate number of still images you can record on a
“Memory Stick”
The number of images you can record varies depending on which image quality mode and
image size you select and the complexity of the subject.
4MB type (supplied):
Image size 640 × 480 1360 × 1020
SUPER FINE (SFN) 20 images 4 images
FINE (FINE) 40 images 8 images
STANDARD (STD) 60 images 12 images
8MB type (optional):
Image size 640 × 480 1360 × 1020
SUPER FINE (SFN) 40 images 8 images
FINE (FINE) 81 images 17 images
STANDARD (STD) 122 images 25 images
16MB type (optional):
Image size 640 × 480 1360 × 1020
SUPER FINE (SFN) 82 images 17 images
FINE (FINE) 164 images 35 images
STANDARD (STD) 246 images 51 images
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“Memory Stick” Operations
Using a “Memory Stick” – introduction
32MB type (optional):
Image size 640 × 480 1360 × 1020
SUPER FINE (SFN) 164 images 35 images
FINE (FINE) 329 images 70 images
STANDARD (STD) 494 images 104 images
64MB type (optional):
Image size 640 × 480 1360 × 1020
SUPER FINE (SFN) 329 images 71 images
FINE (FINE) 659 images 141 images
STANDARD (STD) 988 images 208 images
128MB type (optional):
Image size 640 × 480 1360 × 1020
SUPER FINE (SFN) 659 images 143 images
FINE (FINE) 1319 images 282 images
STANDARD (STD) 1978 images 416 images
Approximate time of moving pictures you can record on a
“Memory Stick”
The time of moving pictures you can record varies depending on which image size you
select and the complexity of the subject.
4MB type (supplied):
Picture size 160 × 112 320 × 240
Recording time 2 min. 40 sec. 40 sec.
8MB type (optional):
Picture size 160 × 112 320 × 240
Recording time 5 min. 20 sec. 1 min. 20 sec.
16MB type (optional):
Picture size 160 × 112 320 × 240
Recording time 10 min. 40 sec. 2 min. 40 sec.
32MB type (optional):
Picture size 160 × 112 320 × 240
Recording time 21 min. 20 sec. 5 min. 20 sec.
64MB type (optional):
Picture size 160 × 112 320 × 240
Recording time 42 min. 40 sec. 10 min. 40 sec.
128MB type (optional):
Picture size 160 × 112 320 × 240
Recording time 85 min. 20 sec. 21 min. 20 sec.
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Recording still images on “Memory
Stick”s – Memory Photo recording
You can record still images on “Memory Stick”s.
Before operation
Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.
(1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to
the left (unlock) position.
(2) Keep pressing PHOTO lightly until the desired still image appears. The green
z mark stops flashing, then lights up. The brightness of the image and focus
are adjusted, being targeted for the middle of the image and are fixed.
Recording does not start yet.
(3) Press PHOTO deeper. The image displayed on the screen will be recorded on a
“Memory Stick.” Recording is complete when the bar scroll indicator
disappears.
When the POWER switch is set to MEMORY
The following functions do not work:
– Wide TV
– Digital zoom
– SteadyShot function
– SUPER NIGHTSHOT
– Fader
– Picture effect
– Digital effect
– Title
– Low lux mode (The indicator flashes.)
– Sports lesson mode (The indicator flashes.)
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LOCK
VCR
CAMERA
MEMORY
OFF(CHG)
POWER
Number of images can be recorded
on the “Memory Stick”
Number of recorded images
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“Memory Stick” Operations
Recording still images on “Memory Stick”s
– Memory Photo recording
While you are recording a still image
You can neither turn off the power nor press PHOTO.
When you press PHOTO on the Remote Commander
Your camcorder immediately records the image that is on the screen when you press
the button.
When you press PHOTO lightly in step 2
The image momentarily flickers. This is not a malfunction.
When recording in MEMORY mode
The angle of view is a little increased than one in CAMERA mode.
Recording images continuously
You can record still images continuously. Select one of the three modes described below
before recording.
NORMAL [a]
When the image size is set to 1360 × 1020, you can record up to 3 images continuously.
When the image size is set to 640 × 480, you can record up to 9 images continuously.
The number of recorded photos in continuous mode depends on the capacity of the
“Memory Stick.”
HIGH SPEED (Recording image size is 640 × 480)
You can record up to 16 images continuously. The number of recorded photos in
continuous mode depends on the capacity of the “Memory Stick.”
MULTI SCRN (Recording image size is 640 × 480) [b]
You can record 9 still images continuously on a single page.
While pressing down PHOTO, your camcorder continuously record maximum number
of still images.
When you stop pressing, the recording stops.
[a] [b]
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Recording still images on “Memory Stick”s
– Memory Photo recording
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5
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3
1
LOCK
2
MENU
VCR
CAMERA
MEMORY
OFF(CHG)
POWER
MEMORY SET
STILL SET
MOVIE SET
PRINT MARK
PROTECT
SLIDE SHO
W
DELETE ALL
FORMAT
RETURN
[
MENU
]
:
END
PIC MODE
MEMORY SET
STILL SET
RETURN
[
MENU
]
:
END
SINGLE
QUA L I TY
IMAGESIZE
PIC MODE
MEMORY SET
STILL SET
RETURN
[
MENU
]
:
END
QUA L I TY
HIGH SPEED
IMAGESIZE
PIC MODE
MEMORY SET
STILL SET
RETURN
[
MENU
]
:
END
SINGLE
QUA L I TY
IMAGESIZE
PIC MODE
MEMORY SET
MULT I SCRN
NORMAL
STILL SET
RETURN
[
MENU
]
:
END
QUA L I TY
SINGLE
IMAGESIZE
HIGH SPEED
(1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to
the left (unlock) position.
(2) Press MENU to display the menu.
(3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select
, then press the dial.
(4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select STILL SET, then press the dial.
(5) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select PIC MODE, then press the dial.
(6) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired setting, then press the
dial.
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“Memory Stick” Operations
Recording still images on “Memory Stick”s
– Memory Photo recording
If the capacity of the “Memory Stick” becomes full
” FULL” appears on the screen, and you cannot record a still image on this “Memory
Stick.”
Continuous shooting settings
Setting Meaning (indicator on the screen)
SINGLE Your camcorder shoots 1 image at a time. (no indicator)
NORMAL
Your camcorder shoots up to 3 still images in 1360 × 1020 size or 9 still
images in 640 × 480 size at about 0.5 sec intervals. ( )
HIGH SPEED Your camcorder shoots up to 16 still images in 640 × 480 size at about
0.07 sec intervals. ( )
MULTI SCRN Your camcorder shoots 9 still images at about 0.4 sec intervals and
displays the images on a single page divided into 9 boxes. Still images
are recorded in 640 × 480 size. ( )
The number of images in continuous shooting
The number of images you can shoot continuously varies depending on the image size
and the capacity of the “Memory Stick.”
In the continuous or multi screen mode
The flash does not work.
When shooting with the self-timer function or the Remote Commander
Your camcorder automatically records up to the maximum recordable number of still
images.
When selecting HIGH SPEED
Flickering or changes in color may occur. Also, your camcorder prevents focusing on
near objects.
Recording images with the flash
The flash automatically pops up to strobe. The default setting is auto (no indicator). To
change the flash mode, press the (flash) repeatedly until the flash mode indicator
appears on the screen.
Each press of (flash) changes the indicator as follows:
t t t No indicator
Auto red-eye reduction: The flash fires before recording to reduce the red-eye
phenomenon.
Forced flash: The flash fires regardless of the surrounding brightness.
No flash: The flash does not fire.
(flash)
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Recording still images on “Memory Stick”s
– Memory Photo recording
The flash is adjusted to the appropriate brightness through the photocell window for
the flash. You can also change FLASH LVL to the desired brightness in the menu
settings (p. 100). Try recording various images to find the most appropriate setting for
FLASH LVL.
Notes
•The recommended shooting distance using the built-in flash is 0.3 m to 2.5 m (31/32
feet to 8 1/3 feet).
•Attaching the lens hood (supplied) or a conversion lens (optional) may block the light
from the flash or cause lens shadow to appear.
•You cannot use an external flash (optional) and the built-in flash at the same time.
• (Auto red-eye reduction) may not produce the desired effect depending on
individual differences, the distance to the subject, the subject not looking at the pre-
recording flash or other conditions.
•The flash effect cannot be obtained easily when you use forced flash in a bright
location.
•If it is not easy to focus on a subject automatically, for example, when recording in the
dark, use the focal distance information (p. 55) for focusing manually.
If you leave your camcorder for 5 or more minutes after disconnecting the power
source
Your camcorder returns to the default setting (auto).
The flash does not fire even if you select auto and (auto red-eye reduction)
during the following operations:
– NightShot
– Exposure
– Spotlight mode of PROGRAM AE
– Sunset & moon mode of PROGRAM AE
– Landscape mode of PROGRAM AE
When you use an external flash (optional) which does not have the auto red-eye
reduction function
You cannot select the auto red-eye reduction.
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“Memory Stick” Operations
Recording still images on “Memory Stick”s
– Memory Photo recording
Self-timer memory photo recording
You can record images on “Memory Stick”s with the self-timer. You can also use the
Remote Commander for this operation.
(1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to
the left (unlock) position.
(2) Press
(self-timer) in the standby mode. The (self-timer) indicator appears
on the screen.
(3) Press PHOTO firmly.
Self-timer starts counting down from 10 with a beep sound. In the last
2 seconds of the countdown, the beep sound gets faster, then recording starts
automatically.
To record moving pictures on “Memory Stick”s with the self-
timer
Press START/STOP in step 3. To cancel the recording, press START/STOP again.
To cancel self-timer recording
Press (self-timer) so that the (self-timer) indicator disappears from on the LCD
screen or in the viewfinder. You cannot cancel the self-timer recording using the
Remote Commander.
Note
The self-timer recording mode is automatically canceled when:
– Self-timer recording is finished.
– The POWER switch is set to OFF (CHG) or VCR.
To check the image to be recorded
You can check the image with pressing the PHOTO button lightly, then press it deeper
to start the self-timer recording.
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LOCK
VCR
CAMERA
MEMORY
OFF(CHG)
P
O
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E
R
(self-timer)
PHOTO
PHOTO
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Recording an image from a tape as a still
image
Your camcorder can read moving picture data recorded on a 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 tape into your camcorder.
•Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.
(1) Set the POWER switch to VCR.
(2) Press N. The picture recorded on the tape is played back.
(3) Keep pressing PHOTO lightly until the picture from the tape freezes.
CAPTURE appears on the screen. Recording does not start yet.
(4) Press PHOTO deeper. The image displayed on the screen will be recorded on a
“Memory Stick.” Recording is complete when the bar scroll indicator
disappears.
Image size of still images
Image size is automatically set to 640 × 480.
When the access lamp is lit or flashing
Do not shake or strike the unit. As well do not turn the power off , eject a “Memory
Stick” or remove the battery pack. Otherwise, the image data breakdown may occur.
If “ ” appears on the screen
The inserted “Memory Stick” is incompatible with your camcorder because its format
does not conform with your camcorder. Check the format of the “Memory Stick.”
If you press PHOTO lightly in the playback mode
Your camcorder stops momentarily.
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CAPTURE
PHOTO
PHOTO
PLAYREW
FF
VCR
CAMERA
MEMORY
OFF(CHG)
P
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“Memory Stick” Operations
Sound recorded on a tape
You cannot record the audio from a tape.
Titles have already recorded on tapes
You cannot record the titles on “Memory Stick”s. The title does not appear while you
are recording a still image with PHOTO.
When you press PHOTO on the Remote Commander
Your camcorder immediately records the image that is on the screen when you press
the button.
Recording an image from a tape as a still image
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Recording an image from a tape as a still image
Recording a still image from other equipment
Before opration
Set DISPLAY to LCD in the menu settings. (The default setting is LCD.)
(1) Set the POWER switch to VCR.
(2) Play back the recorded tape, or turn the TV on to see the desired program.
The image of the other equipment is displayed on the screen.
(3) Follow steps 3 and 4 on page 120.
Using the A/V connecting cable
Connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video jack on the VCR or
the TV.
If your TV or VCR has an S video jack
Connect using an S video cable (optional) 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 (optional) to the S video jacks of both your camcorder and the
TV or VCR.
This connection produces higher quality DV format pictures.
Using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable)
AUDIO
S VIDEO
VIDEO
OUT
AUDIO/
VIDEO
S VIDEO
: Signal flow
DV
DV OUT
DV IN/OUT
: Signal flow
(optional)
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“Memory Stick” Operations
You can record moving pictures with sound on “Memory Stick”s.
Before operation
Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.
(1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to
the left (unlock) position.
(2) Press START/STOP. Your camcorder starts recording. The camera recording
lamp located on the front of your camcorder lights up. When IMAGESIZE in
the menu settings is set to 160 × 112, the maximum recording time is 60
seconds. However, when IMAGESIZE in the menu settings is set to 320 × 240,
the maximum recording time is 15 seconds.
To stop recording
Press START/STOP.
Note
Sound is recorded in monaural.
When the POWER switch is set to MEMORY
The following functions do not work:
– Wide TV
– Digital zoom
– SteadyShot function
– SUPER NIGHTSHOT
– Fader
– Picture effect
– Digital effect
– Title
– Low lux mode (The indicator flashes.)
– Sports lesson mode (The indicator flashes.)
– MEMORY MIX
Recording moving pictures on “Memory
Stick”s – MPEG movie recording
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320
40
REC
0
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03
[
15
]
min
SEC
BBB
1
LOCK
VCR
CAMERA
MEMORY
OFF(CHG)
POW
ER
Recording time can be recorded on the
“Memory Stick”
This indicator is displayed for 5 seconds
after pressing START/STOP. This
indicator is not recorded.
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When recording in MEMORY mode
The angle of view is a little increased than one in CAMERA mode.
When selecting HIGH SPEED
Flickering or changes in color may occur. Also, your camcorder prevents focusing on
near objects.
During recording on “Memory Stick”
You cannot use the PB ZOOM function.
Recording moving pictures on “Memory Stick”s – MPEG movie
recording
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“Memory Stick” Operations
Recording a picture from a tape as a
moving picture
Your camcorder can read moving picture data recorded on a tape and record it as a
moving picture on a “Memory Stick.” Your camcorder can also take in moving picture
data through the input connector and record it as a moving picture on a “Memory
Stick.”
Before operation
•Insert a recorded tape into your camcorder.
•Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.
(1) Set the POWER switch to VCR.
(2) Press N. The picture recorded on the tape is played back.
(3) Press START/STOP on your camcorder at the scene where you want to start
recording from. The camera recording lamp located on the front of your
camcorder lights up. When IMAGESIZE in the menu settings is set to 160 ×
112, the maximum recording time is 60 seconds. However, when IMAGESIZE
in the menu settings is set to 320 × 240, the maximum recording time is 15
seconds.
To stop recording
Press START/STOP.
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PLAYREW FF
2
320
40
REC
[
15
]
0
:
03
0
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15
:
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:
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min
SEC
BBB
N
1
VCR
CAMERA
MEMORY
OFF(CHG)
POW
ER
This indicator is displayed for
5 seconds after pressing START/STOP.
This indicator is not recorded.
Recording time can be recorded on the
“Memory Stick.”
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Notes
•Sound recorded in 48 kHz is converted to one in 32 kHz when recording images from
a tape to “Memory Stick”s.
•Sound recorded in stereo is converted to monaural sound when recording from tapes.
When the access lamp is lit or flashing
Do not shake or strike the unit. As well do not turn the power off , eject a “Memory
Stick” or remove the battery pack. Otherwise, the image data breakdown may occur.
Titles have already recorded on tapes
You cannot record the titles on “Memory Stick”s. The title does not appear while you
are recording a moving image with START/STOP.
If “ AUDIO ERROR” is displayed
Sound that cannot be recorded by your camcorder has been recorded. Connect the A/V
connecting cable to input images from an external unit used to play back the image
(p. 127).
During recording on “Memory Stick”
•You cannot use the PB ZOOM function.
•You cannot record data code from a tape.
Recording a picture from a tape as a moving picture
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“Memory Stick” Operations
Recording a moving picture from other equipment
Before operation
Set DISPLAY to LCD in the menu settings. (The default setting is LCD.)
(1) Set the POWER switch to VCR.
(2) Play back the recorded tape, or turn the TV on to see the desired program.
The image of the other equipment is displayed on the screen.
(3) Follow steps 3 on page 125.
Using the A/V connecting cable
Connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video jack on the VCR or
the TV.
If your TV or VCR has an S video jack
Connect using an S video cable (optional) 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 (optional) to the S video jacks of both your camcorder and the
TV or VCR.
This connection produces higher quality DV format pictures.
Using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable)
Recording a picture from a tape as a moving picture
DV OUT
DV IN/OUT
DV
(optional)
: Signal flow
S VIDEO
VIDEO
OUT
AUDIO/
VIDEO
S VIDEO
AUDIO
: Signal flow
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Recording a picture from a tape as a moving picture
Note
The “ ” flashes in the following instances. If this happens, eject and insert “Memory
Stick“ again, and record distortion-free images.
– When recording on a tape in a poor recording state, for example, on a tape that has
been repeatedly used for dubbing
– When attempting to input images that are distorted due to poor radio wave reception
when a TV tuner unit is in use
During recording on “Memory Stick”
Do not eject the cassette tape from your camcorder. During ejecting the tape, sound is
not recorded on the “Memory Stick.”
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“Memory Stick” Operations
Superimposing a still image in a “Memory
Stick” on a moving picture – MEMORY MIX
You can superimpose a still image you have recorded on a “Memory Stick” on the top
of the moving picture you are recording.
M. CHROM (Memory chromakey)
You can swap a blue area of a still image such as an illustration or a frame with a
moving picture.
M. LUMI (Memory luminancekey)
You can swap a brighter area of a still image such as a handwritten illustration or title
with a moving picture. Record a title on a “Memory Stick” before a trip or event for
convenience.
C. CHROM (Camera chromakey)
You can superimpose a moving picture on the top of a still image such as an image can
be used as background. Shoot the subject against a blue background. The blue area of
the moving picture will be swapped with a still image.
M. OVERLAP (Memory overlap)
You can make a moving picture fade in on top of a still image.
M. CHROM
Still image Moving picture
M. LUMI
C. CHROM
Blue
Still image Moving picture
Still image Moving picture
Blue
M. OVERLAP
Still image Moving picture
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Superimposing a still image in a “Memory Stick” on a moving
picture – MEMORY MIX
Before operation
•Insert a tape for recording into your camcorder.
•Insert a recorded “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.
(1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY.
Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the left (unlock) position.
(2) Press MEMORY MIX in the standby mode.
The last recorded still image on “Memory Stick” appears on the lower part of
the screen as a thumbnail image.
(3) Press MEMORY+/– to select the still image you want to superimpose.
To see the previous image, press MEMORY –. To see the next image, press
MEMORY+.
(4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired mode.
The mode changes as follows:
M.CHROM y M.LUMI y C.CHROM y M. OVERLAP
(5) Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.
The still image is superimposed on the moving picture. Your camcorder
automatically returns to the standby mode.
(6) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the effect.
(7) Press START/STOP in CAMERA mode, or press PHOTO in MEMORY mode
to start recording.
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M. CHROM
100–0021
M. LUMI
100–0021
M. LUMI III••••
100–0021
M. LUMI I••••••
100–0021
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VCR
CAMERA
MEMORY
OFF(CHG)
POWER
MEMORY MIX
3
Still image
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“Memory Stick” Operations
Superimposing a still image in a “Memory Stick” on a moving
picture – MEMORY MIX
Items to be adjusted
M. CHROM The color (blue) scheme of the area in the still image which is to be
swapped with a moving picture
M. LUMI The color (bright) scheme of the area in the still image which is to be
swapped with a moving picture
C. CHROM The color (blue) scheme of the area in the moving picture which is to be
swapped with a still image
M. OVERLAP No adjustment necessary
The fewer bars there are on the screen, the stronger the effect.
To change the still image to be superimposed
Do either of the following:
– Press MEMORY+/– before step 6.
– Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial before step 6, and repeat the procedure from step 3.
(Except for M.OVERLAP)
To change the mode setting
Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial before step 6, and repeat the procedure from step 4.
To cancel MEMORY MIX
Press MEMORY MIX.
Notes
•You cannot use MEMORY MIX function for moving pictures recorded on “Memory
Stick”s.
•When the overlapping still image has a large amount of white, the thumbnail image of
the picture may not be clear.
The “Memory Stick” supplied with your camcorder has stored 20 images
– For M.CHROM : 18 images (such as a frame) 100-0001 ~ 100-0018
– For C.CHROM : 2 images (such as a background) 100-0019 ~ 100-0020
Sample images
Sample images stored in the “Memory Stick” supplied with your camcorder are
protected (p. 149).
Image data modified with personal computers or shot with other equipment
You may not be able to play them back with your camcorder.
When the POWER switch is set to MEMORY
You cannot select M.OVERLAP.
During recording
You cannot change the mode setting.
If you use MEMORY MIX in MEMORY mode
PROGRAM AE does not work. The icon flashes.
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Copying still images from a tape
– Photo save
Using the search function, you can automatically take in only still images from tapes
and record them on a “Memory Stick” in sequence.
Before operation
•Insert a recorded tape into your camcorder and rewind the tape.
•Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.
(1) Set the POWER switch to VCR.
(2) Press MENU to display the menu.
(3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select
, then press the dial.
(4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select PHOTO SAVE, then press the dial.
PHOTO BUTTON appears on the screen.
(5) Press PHOTO firmly. The still image from the 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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3
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4
1
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MENU
SAV
I
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0
[
MENU
]
:
END
PHOTO SAVE
4/15
0
:
00
:
00
:
00
END
4
[
MENU
]
:
END
PHOTO SAVE
8/15
0
:
30
:
00
:
00
PHOTO BUTTON
[
PHOTO
]
:
START
[
MENU
]
:
END
PHOTO SAVE
4/15
0
:
00
:
00
:
00
MEMORY SET
STILL SET
MOV I E SET
PRINT MARK
PROTECT
PHOTO SAVE
RETURN
[
MENU
]
:
END
MEMORY SET
STILL SET
MOV I E S ET
PRINT MARK
PROTECT
READYPHOTO SAVE
RETURN
[
MENU
]
:
END
VCR
CAMERA
MEMORY
OFF(CHG)
P
O
W
E
R
640
STD
640
STD
640
STD
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“Memory Stick” Operations
To stop or end copying
Press MENU.
When the memory of the “Memory Stick” is full
MEMORY FULL appears on the screen, and the copying stops. Insert another “Memory
Stick” and repeat the procedure from step 2.
Image size of still images
Image size is automatically set to 640 × 480.
When the access lamp is lit or flashing
Do not shake or strike your camcorder. As well do not turn the power off, eject a
“Memory Stick” or remove the battery pack. Otherwise, the image data breakdown may
occur.
If the write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to LOCK
NOT READY appears when you select the item in the menu settings.
When you change “Memory Stick”s in the middle of copying
Your camcorder resumes copying from the last image recorded on the previous
“Memory Stick.”
Copying still images from a tape – Photo save
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Viewing a still image
– Memory photo playback
You can play back still images recorded on a “Memory Stick.” You can also play back
6 images including moving pictures in order at a time by selecting the index screen.
Before operation
Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.
(1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VCR. Make sure that the LOCK switch
is set to the left (unlock) position.
(2) Press MEMORY PLAY. The last recorded image is displayed.
(3) Press MEMORY +/– to select the desired still image. To see the previous
image, press MEMORY –. To see the next image, press MEMORY +.
To stop memory photo playback
Press MEMORY PLAY.
Note
You may not be able to play back images with your camcorder:
– when playing back an image data to modified with personal computers.
– when playing back an image data shot with other equipment.
Notes on the file name
•The directory is not displayed if the structure of the directory does not conform to the
DCF98 standard.
•“ - DIRECTORY ERROR” may appear on the screen if the structure of the
directory does not conform to the DCF98 standard. While this message appears, you
can play back images but cannot record them on the “Memory Stick”.
•The file name flashes on the screen if the file is corrupted or the file is unreadable.
To play back recorded images on a TV screen
•Connect your camcorder to the TV with the A/V connecting cable supplied with your
camcorder before operation.
•When operating memory photo playback on a TV or on the LCD screen, the image
quality may appear to have deteriorated. This is not a malfunction. The image data is
as good as ever.
•Turn the audio volume of the TV down before operation, or noise (howling) may be
output from the TV speakers.
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LOCK
PLAY
32
VCR
CAMERA
MEMORY
OFF(CHG)
POW
ER
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“Memory Stick” Operations
Viewing a still image – Memory photo playback
Recording data
When you press DATA CODE, you can see the recording data (date/time or various
settings when recorded).
Recording data are also recorded on “Memory Stick.”
When no image is recorded on the “Memory Stick”
The message “ NO FILE” appears.
Screen indicators during still image playback
Image number/
Total number of recorded images
Image size
Data Directory Number, File Number
Protect indicator
Print mark
6 / 100
MEMORY PLAY
100-0006
640
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Viewing a still image – Memory photo playback
Playing back 6 recorded images at a time (index screen)
You can play back 6 recorded images at a time. This function is especially useful when
searching for a particular image.
(1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VCR. Make sure that the LOCK switch
is set to the left (unlock) position.
(2) Press MEMORY INDEX to display the index screen.
A red B mark appears above the image that is displayed before changing to the index
screen mode.
MEMORY – : to display the previous 6 images
MEMORY + : to display the following 6 images
To return to the normal playback screen (single screen)
Press MEMORY +/– to move the B mark to the image you want to display on full
screen, then press MEMORY PLAY.
Note
When displaying the index screen, the number appears above each image. This
indicates the order in which images are recorded on the “Memory Stick.” These
numbers are different from the data file names.
Image data modified with personal computers or shot with other equipment
These files may not be displayed on the index screen.
1
LOCK
INDEX
2
VCR
CAMERA
MEMORY
OFF(CHG)
POWER
B mark
6 / 100
100-0006
1 2 3
4 5 6
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Viewing a moving picture
– MPEG movie playback
You can play back moving pictures recorded on a “Memory Stick.” You can also play
back 6 images including still images in order at a time by selecting the index screen.
Before operation
Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.
(1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VCR. Make sure that the LOCK switch
is set to the left (unlock) position.
(2) Press MEMORY PLAY. The last recorded image is displayed.
(3) Press MEMORY +/– to select the desired moving pictures. To see the previous
picture, press MEMORY –. To see the next picture, press MEMORY +.
(4) Press MPEG N X to start playback.
To stop MPEG movie playback
Press MPEG N X.
Note
You may not be able to play back images with your camcorder:
– when playing back an image data to modified with personal computers.
– when playing back an image data shot with other equipment.
To play back recorded images on a TV screen
•Connect your camcorder to the TV with the A/V connecting cable supplied with your
camcorder before operation.
•Turn the audio volume of the TV down before operation, or noise (howling) may be
output from the TV speakers.
Recording data
When you press DATA CODE, you can see the recording data (date/time or various
settings when recorded).
When no image is recorded on the “Memory Stick”
The message “ NO FILE” appears.
1
LOCK
PLAY
32
4
MPEG
VCR
CAMERA
MEMORY
OFF(CHG)
POWER
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Screen indicators during moving picture playback
Viewing a moving picture – MPEG movie playback
Picture number/Total number of recorded
pictures
Image size
Data directory number/File number
Protect indicator
320
40
MOV
00001
MEMORY PLAY
2/20
0
:
12
min
Remaining battery time indicator
Memory playback indicator
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“Memory Stick” Operations
You can view data recorded on the “Memory Stick” using your computer.
On file format
Data recorded on the “Memory Stick” is stored in the following formats. Make sure that
applications that support these file formats are installed on your computer.
•Still images: JPEG format
•Moving images/audio: MPEG format
ActiveMovie Player (DirectShow) must be installed (to play back moving pictures).
QuickTime 3.2 or newer must be installed (to play back moving pictures).
Application software
For details on the application software, refer to the operating instructions supplied with
the CD-ROM.
Recommended USB connection environment
Recommended Windows environment
OS: Microsoft Windows 98, Windows 98SE, Windows Me, Windows 2000 Professional
standard installation is required.
However, operation is not assured if the above environment is upgraded OS.
CPU: MMX Pentium 200 MHz or faster
The USB connector must be provided as standard.
Recommended Macintosh environment
Macintosh computer with the Mac OS 8.5.1/8.6/9.0 standard installation
However, note that the update to Mac OS 9.0 should be used for the following models.
• iMac with the Mac OS 8.6 standard installation and a slot loading type CD-ROM
drive
• iBook or G4 with the Mac OS 8.6 standard installation
The USB connector must be provided as standard.
Notes
•Operations are not guaranteed for either the Windows or Macintosh environment if
you connect 2 or more USB equipment to a single computer at the same time, or when
using a hub.
•Depending on the type of USB equipment that is used simultaneously, some
equipment may not operate.
•Operations are not guaranteed for all the recommended computer environments
mentioned above.
•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.
Viewing images using computer
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Installing the USB driver
Before connecting your camcorder to your computer, install the USB driver to the
computer. The USB driver is contained together with application software for viewing
images on a CD-ROM which is supplied with your camcorder.
For Windows 98/98SE, Windows 2000, Windows Me users
(1) Turn on your computer and allow Windows to load.
(2) Insert the supplied CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive of your computer.
(3) Launch the application program on CD-ROM. After a moment, the dialog box
appears on your desktop. Set the cursor on “USB Driver Installation for
Windows 98/98SE/2000/Me” and click.
(4) The Setup program starts. Complete the installation on CD-ROM.
(5) Connect the USB jack on your camcorder with the USB connector on your
computer using the supplied USB cable.
(6) Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder, connect the AC power adaptor
and set the POWER switch to MEMORY.
USB MODE appears on the screen of your camcorder. Your computer
recognizes the camcorder, and the Windows Add Hardware Wizard starts.
(7) The Add Hardware Wizard starts twice because 2 different USB drivers are
installed. Be sure to allow the installation to complete without interrupting it.
Note
You cannot install the USB driver if a “Memory Stick” is not in your camcorder.
Be sure to insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder before installing the USB
driver.
For Macintosh users
(1) Turn on your computer and allow the Mac OS to load.
(2) Insert the supplied CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive of your computer.
(3) Double-click the CD-ROM drive icon to open the window.
(4) Double-click the icon of the hard disk containing the OS to open the window.
(5) Move the following 2 files from the window opened in step 3 to the System
Folder icon in the window opened in step 4 (drag and drop).
• Sony Camcorder USB Driver
• Sony Camcorder USB Shim
(6) When “Put these items into the Extensions folder?” appears, click OK.
(7) Restart your computer.
Viewing images using computer
USB connector
USB jack
Computer
USB cable
Push into the end
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“Memory Stick” Operations
Viewing images
For Windows 98 users
(1) Turn on the power of your computer and allow Windows 98 to load.
(2) Connect one end of the USB cable to the USB jack on the camcorder and the
other end to the USB connector on your computer.
(3) Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder, and connect the AC power
adaptor to your camcorder and then to a wall outlet.
(4) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY.
USB MODE appears on the screen of the camcorder.
(5) Open “My Computer” on Windows 98 and double click the newly recognized
drive. (Example: “Removable Disk (D:)”)
The folders inside the “Memory Stick” are displayed.
(6) Select and double-click the desired image file from the folder.
For the detailed folder and file name, see ”Image file storage destinations and
image files” (p. 143).
Desired file type Double-click in this order
Still image “Dcim” folder t “100msdcf” folder t Image file
Moving picture* “Mssony” folder t “Moml0001” folder t Image file*
* Copying a file to the hard disk of your computer before viewing it is recommended. If
you play back the file directly from the “Memory Stick”, the image and sound may
break off.
Viewing images using computer
USB connector
USB jack
Computer
USB cable
Push into the end
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Viewing images using computer
Unplug the USB cable/Eject the “Memory Stick”
To unplug the USB cable or eject the “Memory Stick”, follow the procedure below.
For Windows 2000, Windows Me users
(1) Move the cursor to the “Unplug or Eject Hardware” icon on the Task Tray and
click to cancel the applicable drive.
(2) A message to remove the device from the system appears, then unplug the
USB cable or eject the “Memory Stick.”
For Macintosh users
(1) Quit application programs opened.
Make sure that the access lamp of the hard disk is not lit.
(2) Drag and drop the “Memory Stick” icon to the Trash or select Eject under the
Special menu.
(3) Eject the “Memory Stick.”
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“Memory Stick” Operations
Notes on using your computer
“Memory Stick”
•“Memory Stick” operations on your camcorder cannot be assured if the “Memory
Stick” has been formatted on your computer.
•Do not optimize the “Memory Stick” on a Windows machine. This will shorten the
“Memory Stick” life.
•Do not compress the data on the “Memory Stick.” Compressed files cannot be played
back on your camcorder.
Software
•Depending on your application software, the file size may increase when you open a
still image file.
•When you load an image modified using a retouch software from your computer to
the camcorder or when you directly modify the image on the camcorder, the image
format will differ so a file error indicator may appear and you may be unable to open
the file.
Communications with your computer
Communications between your camcorder and your computer may not recover after
recovering from Suspend, Resume, or Sleep.
Image file storage destinations and image files
Image files recorded with your camcorder are grouped in folders by recording mode.
The meanings of the file names are as follows. ssss stands for any number within
the range from 0001 to 9999.
For Windows 98 users
(The drive recognizing the camcorder is [D:])
Folder File Meaning
100msdcf DSC0ssss.JPG Still image file
Moml0001 MOV0ssss.MPG Moving picture file
Viewing images using computer
Folder containing moving picture data
Folder containing still image data
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Copying the image recorded on “Memory
Stick”s to tapes
You can copy images or titles recorded on “Memory Stick” and record them to a tape.
Before operation
•Insert a tape for recording into your camcorder.
•Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.
(1) Set the POWER switch to VCR.
(2) Using the video control buttons, search a point where you want to record the
desired images. Set the tape to playback pause.
(3) Press z REC and the button on its right simultaneously on your camcorder.
The tape is set to the recording pause mode.
(4) Press MEMORY PLAY. The last recorded image is displayed.
(5) Press MEMORY +/– to select the desired image. To see the previous image,
press MEMORY –. To see the next, press MEMORY +.
(6) Press X to start recording and press X again to stop.
(7) If you have more to copy, repeat steps 4 and 6.
To stop copying in the middle
Press x.
3
2
5
PLAY
4
1
REC
VCR
CAMERA
MEMORY
OFF(CHG)
PO
W
ER
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“Memory Stick” Operations
Copying the image recorded on “Memory Stick”s to tapes
During copying
You cannot operate the following buttons:
– MEMORY PLAY
– MEMORY INDEX
– MEMORY DELETE
– MEMORY +/–
– MEMORY MIX
Note on the index screen
You cannot record the index screen.
If you press EDITSEARCH during pause mode
Memory playback stops.
Image data modified with personal computers or shot with other equipment
You may not be able to copy them with your camcorder.
If you press DISPLAY in during recording or in recording stanby mode
You can see memory playback and the file name indicators in addition to the indicators
pertinent to tapes, such as the time code indicator.
146
Enlarging still images recorded on
“Memory Stick”s – Memory PB ZOOM
You can enlarge still images recorded on a “Memory Stick.” You can select and view the
desired part from the enlarged still image. Also you can copy the desired part of the
enlarged still image to tapes or “Memory Stick”.
Before operation
Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.
(1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VCR. Make sure that the LOCK switch
is set to the left (unlock) position.
(2) In the memory playback mode, press PB ZOOM on your camcorder.
The still image is enlarged, and
R r
appears on the screen.
(3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to move the enlarged image, then press the
dial.
R
: The image moves downwards.
r
: The image moves upwards.
(4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to move the enlarged image, then press the
dial.
t
: The image moves leftward. (Turn the dial upwards.)
T
: The image moves rightward. (Turn the dial downwards.)
(5) Adjust the zoom ratio by the power zoom lever.
W : Decreases the zoom ratio.
T : Increases the zoom ratio.
To cancel the play zoom function
Press PB ZOOM.
2
5
3
4
1
LOCK
VCR
CAMERA
MEMORY
OFF(CHG)
POWER
PB ZOOM
× 2.0
[
EXEC
]
: T t
PB ZOOM
× 2.0
[
EXEC
]
: r R
PB ZOOM
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“Memory Stick” Operations
In the PB ZOOM mode
The digital effect function does not work.
The PB ZOOM function is cancelled when the following buttons are pressed:
– MENU
– MEMORY PLAY
– MEMORY INDEX
– MEMORY +/–
Moving pictures recorded on “Memory Stick”s
The PB ZOOM function does not work on moving pictures recorded on “Memory
Stick”s.
Pictures processed by MEMORY MIX function in MEMORY mode
The PB ZOOM function does not work on pictures processed by MEMORY MIX
function in MEMORY mode.
To record an image processed by PB ZOOM on “Memory Stick”s
Press the PHOTO button to record the image processed by PB ZOOM. (The image size
becomes 640 × 480)
Enlarging still images recorded on “Memory Stick”s
– Memory PB ZOOM
148
You can automatically play back images in sequence. This function is useful especially
when checking recorded images or during a presentation.
Before operation
Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.
(1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to
the left (unlock) position.
(2) Press MENU to display the menu.
(3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select
, then press the dial.
(4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select SLIDE SHOW, then press the dial.
(5) Press MEMORY PLAY. Your camcorder plays back the images recorded on a
“Memory Stick” in sequence.
To stop the slide show
Press MENU.
To pause during a slide show
Press MEMORY PLAY.
To start the slide show from a particular image
Select the desired image using MEMORY +/– buttons before step 2.
To view the recorded images on TV
Connect your camcorder to a TV with the A/V connecting cable supplied with your
camcorder before operation.
If you change the “Memory Stick” during operation
The slide show does not operate. If you change the “Memory Stick,” be sure to follow
the steps again from the beginning.
Playing back images in a continuous loop
– SLIDE SHOW
2
5
3
4
1
MEMORY SET
STILL SET
MOV I E SET
PRINT MARK
PROTECT
SLIDE SHO
W
READY
DELETE ALL
FORMAT
RETURN
[
MENU
]
:
END
MEMORY SET
STILL SET
MOV I E SE T
PRINT MARK
PROTECT
SLIDE SHO
W
DELETE ALL
FORMAT
[
MENU
]
:
END
640
[
MPLAY
]:
START
[
MENU
]:
END
SLIDE SHO
W
100-0001
1/100
PLAY
VCR
CAMERA
MEMORY
OFF(CHG)
POWER
MENU
NRUTER
LOCK
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“Memory Stick” Operations
Preventing accidental erasure
– Image protection
To prevent accidental erasure of important images, you can protect selected images.
Before operation
Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.
(1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VCR. Make sure that the LOCK switch
is set to the left (unlock) position.
(2) Select the image you want to protect.
(3) Press MENU to display the menu.
(4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select
, then press the dial.
(5) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select PROTECT, then press the dial.
(6) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select ON, then press the dial.
(7) Press MENU to make the menu display disappear. The “-“ mark is
displayed beside the data file name of the selected image.
To cancel image protection
Select OFF in step 6, then press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.
Note
Formatting erases all information on the “Memory Stick,” including the protected
image data. Check the contents of the “Memory Stick” before formatting.
If the write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to LOCK
You cannot carry out image protection.
3,7
4
5
6
MENU
MEMORY SET
STILL SET
MOV I E SE T
PRINT MARK
PROTECT
SLIDE SHO
W
DELETE ALL
FORMAT
RETURN
[
MENU
]
:
END
MEMORY SET
STILL SET
MOV I E S ET
PRINT MARK
PROTECT
SLIDE SHO
W
OFF
DELETE ALL
FORMAT
RETURN
[
MENU
]
:
END
10/12
MEMORY SET
STILL SET
MOV I E S ET
PRINT MARK
PROTECT
SLIDE SHO
W
ON
OFF
DELETE ALL
FORMAT
RETURN
[
MENU
]
:
END
10/12
MEMORY SET
STILL SET
MOVIE SET
PRINT MARK
PROTECT
SLIDE SHO
W
ON
DELETE ALL
FORMAT
RETURN
[
MENU
]
:
END
10/12
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You can delete images stored in a “Memory Stick.” You can delete all images or selected
images.
Deleting selected images
Before operation
Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.
(1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VCR. Make sure that the LOCK switch
is set to the left (unlock) position.
(2) Select the image you want to delete.
(3) Press MEMORY DELETE. “DELETE?” appears on the screen.
(4) Press MEMORY DELETE again. The selected image is deleted.
To cancel deleting an image
Press MEMORY – in step 4.
To delete an image displayed on the index screen
Press MEMORY +/– to move the B indicator to the desired image you want to delete
and follow steps 3 and 4.
Notes
•To delete a protected image, first cancel image protection.
•Once you delete an image, you cannot restore it. Check the images to delete carefully
before deleting them.
If the write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to LOCK
You cannot delete images.
Deleting images
3,4
2
1
DELETE
PLAY
VCR
CAMERA
MEMORY
OFF(CHG)
POWER
DELETE?
640
[
DELETE
]
:
DEL
[
–
]
:
CANCEL
DELETE
100-0010
89/ 100
LOCK
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“Memory Stick” Operations
Deleting all the images
You can delete all the unprotected images in a “Memory Stick.”
Before operation
Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.
(1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to
the left (unlock) position.
(2) Press MENU to display the menu.
(3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select
, then press the dial.
(4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select DELETE ALL, then press the dial.
(5) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select OK, then press the dial. OK changes
to EXECUTE.
(6) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select EXECUTE, then press the dial.
DELETING appears on the screen. When all the unprotected images are
deleted, COMPLETE is displayed.
To cancel deleting all the images in the “Memory Stick”
Select RETURN in step 5, then press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.
While DELETING appears
Do not turn the POWER switch or press any buttons.
Deleting images
2
3
4
6
5
1
MENU
VCR
CAMERA
MEMORY
OFF(CHG)
P
O
W
E
R
LOCK
MEMORY SET
STILL SET
MOV I E SE T
PRINT MARK
PROTECT
SLIDE SHO
W
DELETE ALL
FORMAT
RETURN
[
MENU
]
:
END
MEMORY SET
STILL SET
MOV I E S ET
PRINT MARK
PROTECT
SLIDE SHO
W
DELETE ALL READY
FORMAT
RETURN
[
MENU
]
:
END
MEMORY SET
STILL SET
MOV I E S ET
PRINT MARK
PROTECT
SLIDE SHO
W
DELETE ALL RETURN
FORMAT OK
RETURN
[
MENU
]
:
END
MEMORY SET
STILL SET
MOV I E S ET
PRINT MARK
PROTECT
SLIDE SHO
W
DELETE AL L RETURN
FORMAT OK
RETURN
[
MENU
]
:
END
MEMORY SET
STILL SET
MOV I E S ET
PRINT MARK
PROTECT
SLIDE SHO
W
DELETE ALL RETURN
FORMAT EXECUTE
RETURN
[
MENU
]
:
END
MEMORY SET
STILL SET
MOV I E S ET
PRINT MARK
PROTECT
SLIDE SHO
W
DELETE ALL DELET ING
FORMAT
RETURN
[
MENU
]
:
END
MEMORY SET
STILL SET
MOV I E S ET
PRINT MARK
PROTECT
SLIDE SHO
W
DELETE ALL COMPLETE
FORMAT
RETURN
[
MENU
]
:
END
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Writing a print mark – PRINT MARK
You can specify the recorded still image to print out by putting marks. This function is
useful for printing out still images later.
Your camcorder conforms with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standard for
specifying the still images to print out.
Before operation
Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.
(1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VCR. Make sure that the LOCK switch
is set to the left (unlock) position.
(2) Select the still image you want to write a print mark on.
(3) Press MENU to display the menu.
(4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select
, then press the dial.
(5) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select PRINT MARK, then press the dial.
(6) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select ON, then press the dial.
(7) Press MENU to make the menu display disappear. The print mark “
” is
displayed beside the data file name of the image.
To cancel writing print marks
Select OFF in step 6, then press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.
3,7
4
5
6
1
MENU
VCR
CAMERA
MEMORY
OFF(CHG)
P
O
W
E
R
LOCK
MEMORY SET
STILL SET
MOV I E SE T
PRINT MARK
PROTECT
SLIDE SHO
W
DELETE ALL
FORMAT
RETURN
[
MENU
]
:
END
MEMORY SET
STILL SET
MOV I E S ET
PRINT MARK
PROTECT
SLIDE SHO
W
OFF
DELETE ALL
FORMAT
RETURN
[
MENU
]
:
END
10/12
MEMORY SET
STILL SET
MOV I E S ET
PRINT MARK
PROTECT
SLIDE SHO
W
ON
OFF
DELETE ALL
FORMAT
RETURN
[
MENU
]
:
END
10/12
MEMORY SET
STILL SET
MOV I E S ET
PRINT MARK
PROTECT
SLIDE SHO
W
ON
DELETE ALL
FORMAT
RETURN
[
MENU
]
:
END
10/12
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“Memory Stick” Operations
If the write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to LOCK
You cannot write print marks on still images.
Moving pictures
You cannot write print marks on moving pictures.
While the file name is flashing
You cannot write a print mark on the still image.
Writing a print mark – PRINT MARK
154
You can use the printer (optional) on your camcorder to print images on the print
paper.
For details, refer to the operating instructions of the printer.
There are various ways of printing still images. The following, however, describes how
to print by selecting in the menu on your camcorder.
Before operation
•Insert a recorded “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.
•Connect the printer to your camcorder as illustrated.
You can print 9 still images on the 9 split print paper. Select the desired mode in the
menu settings.
* 9 still images with print marks are printed together.
You can make prints with the recording date and/or recording time. Select the desired
mode in the menu settings.
Images recorded in multi screen mode
You cannot print images recorded in multi screen mode on sticker type print paper.
Moving pictures recorded on “Memory Stick”
You cannot print moving pictures recorded on “Memory Stick”.
Using the printer (optional)
Printer
PRI NT SET
[
MENU
]
:
END
RETURN
9PIC PRINT
DATE
/
TIME
RETURN
SAME
MULT I
MARKED
PRI NT SET
[
MENU
]
:
END
RETURN
9PIC PRINT
DATE
/
TIME
OFF
DATE
DAY&T IME
DATE
MENU
9PIC PRINT DATE/TIME
SAME PICS MULTI PICS or MARKED PICS*
DATE
JUL 4 2001
DAY & TIME
412
:
00
AM
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Troubleshooting
— Troubleshooting —
Types of trouble and their solutions
If you run into any problem using your camcorder, use the following table to
troubleshoot the problem. If the problem persists, disconnect the power source and
contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. If “C:ss:ss”
appears on the screen, the self-diagnosis display function has worked. See page 148.
In the recording mode
Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions
• The POWER switch is not set to CAMERA.
c Set it to CAMERA. (p. 19)
• The tape has run out.
c Rewind the tape or insert a new one. (p. 18, 31)
• The write-protect tab is set to expose the red mark.
c Use a new tape or slide the tab. (p. 18)
• The tape is stuck to the drum (moisture condensation).
c Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at
least one hour to acclimatize. (p. 171)
• While being operated in CAMERA mode, your camcorder
has been in the standby mode for more than 5 minutes.
c Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) and then to
CAMERA. (p. 19)
• The battery pack is dead or nearly dead.
c Install a charged battery pack. (p. 12)
• The viewfinder lens is not adjusted.
c Adjust the viewfinder lens. (p. 22)
• STEADYSHOT is set to OFF in the menu settings.
c Set it to ON. (p. 99)
• The setting is the manual focus mode.
c Set FOCUS to the auto focus mode. (p. 54)
• Shooting conditions are not suitable for autofocus.
c Adjust to focus manually. (p. 54)
• The LCD panel is open.
c Close the LCD panel. (p. 21)
• The contrast between the subject and background is too
high. Your camcorder is not a malfunction.
• Your camcorder is not a malfunction.
• Slow shutter, low lux or Super NightShot mode is
activated. This is not a malfunction.
• If 10 minutes elapse after you set the POWER switch to
CAMERA or DEMO MODE is set to ON in the menu
settings without a cassette inserted, your camcorder
automatically starts the demonstration.
c Insert a cassette and the demonstration stops.
You can also cancel DEMO MODE. (p. 104)
(continued on the following page)
START/STOP does not operate.
An unknown picture is displayed on
the screen.
The power goes off.
The image on the viewfinder screen
is not clear.
The SteadyShot function does not
work.
The autofocusing function does not
work.
The picture does not appear in the
viewfinder.
A vertical band appears when you
shoot a subject such as lights or a
candle flame against a dark
background.
A vertical band appears when you
shoot a very bright subject.
Some tiny white spots appear on the
screen.
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Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions
• NIGHTSHOT is set to ON.
c Set it to OFF. (p. 25)
• NIGHTSHOT is set to ON in a bright place.
c Set it to OFF. (p. 25)
• BEEP is set to OFF in the menu settings.
c Set it to MELODY or NORMAL. (p. 105)
c Set the STEADYSHOT in the menu settings to OFF.
(p. 99)
• The power of the external flash is off or the power source
is not installed.
c Turn on the external flash or install the power source.
• Two or more external flashes (optional) are attached.
c Only one external flash (optional) can be attached.
In the playback mode
Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions
• The POWER switch is not set to VCR.
c Set it to VCR. (p. 29)
• The tape has run out.
c Rewind the tape. (p. 31)
• The video head may be dirty.
c Clean the heads using the cleaning cassette (optional).
(p. 172)
• The volume is turned to minimum.
c Turn up the volume. (p. 29)
• AUDIO MIX is set to ST2 in the menu settings.
c Adjust AUDIO MIX. (p. 100)
• The tape has no cassette memory.
c Use a tape with cassette memory. (p. 64)
• CM SEARCH is set to OFF in the menu settings.
c Set it to ON. (p. 103)
• The tape has a blank portion in the recorded portion.
(p. 65)
• The tape has no cassette memory.
c Use a tape with cassette memory. (p. 63)
• CM SEARCH is set to OFF in the menu settings.
c Set it to ON. (p. 103)
• There is no title in the tape.
c Superimpose the titles. (p. 91)
• The tape has a blank portion in the recorded portion.
(p. 63)
• AUDIO MIX is set to ST1 side in the menu settings.
c Adjust AUDIO MIX. (p. 100)
• TITLE DSPL is set to OFF in the menu settings.
c Set it to ON. (p. 103)
Types of trouble and their solutions
The picture is recorded in incorrect or
unnatural colors.
The new sound added to the
recorded tape is not heard.
The picture appears too bright, and
the subject does not appear on the
screen.
The click of the shutter does not
sound.
An external flash (optional) does not
work.
Black bands appear when you
record TV or computer screen.
The tape does not move when a
video control button is pressed.
The playback button does not work.
There are horizontal lines on the
picture or the playback picture is not
clear or does not appear.
No sound or only a low sound is
heard when playing back a tape.
Displaying the recorded date, date
search function does not work.
The title search function does not
work.
The title is not displayed.
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Troubleshooting
Types of trouble and their solutions
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. 12, 13)
• The AC power adaptor is not connected to a wall outlet.
c Connect the AC power adaptor to a wall outlet. (p. 16)
• The tape was ejected after recording when using a tape
without cassette memory. (p. 28)
• You have not recorded on the new cassette yet. (p. 28)
• The tape has a blank portion in the beginning or middle.
• The operating temperature is too low.
• The battery pack is not fully charged.
c Charge the battery pack fully again. (p. 13)
• 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 not fully charged.
c Charge the battery pack fully again. (p. 13)
• A deviation has occurred in the remaining battery time.
c Charge the battery fully. (p. 13)
• A deviation has occurred in the remaining battery time.
c Charge the battery pack fully again so that the indication
on the battery remaining indicator is correct.
• The power source is disconnected.
c Connect it firmly. (p. 12, 16)
• 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 one hour to acclimatize. (p. 171)
• The gold-plated connector of the tape is dirty or dusty.
c Clean the gold-plated connector. (p. 165)
• The q REMAIN is set to AUTO in the menu settings.
c Set it to ON to always display the remaining tape
indicator. (p. 103)
(continued on the following page)
Remaining tape indicator is not
displayed.
The power does not turn on.
The end search function does not
work.
The end search function does not
work correctly.
The battery pack is quickly
discharged.
The battery remaining indicator does
not indicate the correct time.
The cassette cannot be removed from
the holder.
The % and Z indicators flash and no
functions except for cassette ejection
work.
indicator does not appear when
using a tape with cassette memory.
The power goes off although the
battery remaining indicator indicates
that the battery pack has enough
power to operate.
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Types of trouble and their solutions
When operating using the “Memory Stick”
Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions
• The POWER switch is not set to MEMORY.
c Set it to MEMORY. (p. 109)
• The “Memory Stick” is not inserted.
c Insert a “Memory Stick”. (p. 108)
• The “Memory Stick” has already been recorded to its full
capacity.
c Delete unnecessary images and record again. (p. 150)
• The “Memory Stick” formatted incorrectly is inserted.
c Format the “Memory Stick” or use another “Memory
Stick. “ (p. 102)
• The write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to
LOCK.
c Release the lock. (p. 106)
• The image is protected.
c Cancel image protection. (p. 149)
• The write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to
LOCK.
c Release the lock. (p. 106)
• The write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to
LOCK.
c Release the lock. (p. 106)
• The write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to
LOCK.
c Release the lock. (p. 106)
• The write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to
LOCK.
c Release the lock. (p. 106)
• The image to protect is not be played back.
c Press MEMORY PLAY to play back the image. (p. 134)
• The write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to
LOCK.
c Release the lock. (p. 106)
• The image to write a print mark is not be played back.
c Press MEMORY PLAY to play back the image. (p. 134)
• The write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to
LOCK.
c Release the lock. (p. 106)
• The battery pack is dead.
c Install a charged battery pack or use the AC power
adaptor. (p. 106)
The “Memory Stick” does not
function.
Recording does not function.
The image cannot be deleted.
You cannot format the “Memory
Stick”.
Deleting all the images cannot be
carried out.
You cannot protect the image.
The photo save function does not
work.
You cannot write a print mark on the
still image.
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Troubleshooting
Others
Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions
• The tape has no cassette memory.
c Use a tape with cassette memory. (p. 91)
• The cassette memory is full.
c Erase unnecessary titles. (p. 93)
• The tape is set to prevent accidental erasure.
c Slide the write-protect tab so that red portion is not
visible. (p. 18)
• The tape has a blank portion in the recorded portion.
c Superimpose the title to the recorded position. (p. 92)
• The tape has no cassette memory.
c Use a tape with cassette memory. (p. 96)
• The cassette memory is full.
c Erase unnecessary data. (p. 97)
• The tape is set to prevent accidental erasure.
c Slide the write-protect tab so that red portion is not
visible. (p. 18)
• The input selector on the VCR is not set correctly.
c Check the connection and set the input selector on the
VCR again. (p. 68, 69)
• The camcorder is connected to DV equipment of other
than Sony.
c Set it to IR. (p. 71)
• Setting program on a blank portion of the tape is
attempted.
c Set the program again on a recorded portion. (p. 78)
• The camcorder and the VCR are not synchronized.
c Adjust the synchronicity. (p. 76)
• COMMANDER is set to OFF in the menu settings.
c Set it to ON. (p. 105)
• 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. 184)
• The batteries are dead.
c Insert new ones. (p. 184)
• Display is set to V-OUT/LCD in the menu settings.
c Set it to LCD. (p. 105)
(continued on the following page)
The title is not recorded.
Types of trouble and their solutions
The cassette label is not recorded.
Digital program editing does not
function.
The Remote Commander supplied
with your camcorder does not work.
The picture from a TV or VCR does
not appear even when your
camcorder is connected to output on
the TV or VCR.
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Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions
• Moisture condensation has occurred.
c Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at
least one hour to acclimatize. (p. 171)
• Some troubles have occurred in your camcorder.
c Remove the cassette and insert it again, then operate
your camcorder.
• The battery pack is not properly installed.
c Install it properly. (p. 12)
• Something is wrong with the battery pack.
c Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony
service facility.
• The POWER switch is not set to OFF (CHG).
c Set it to OFF (CHG).
• Disconnect the power cord of the AC power adaptor or
remove the battery, then reconnect it in about one minute.
Turn the power on. If the functions still do not work, open
the LCD panel and press the RESET button under rREC
button using a sharp-pointed object. (If you press the
RESET button, all the settings including the date and time
return to the default.) (p. 182)
• Your camcorder is not a malfunction.
The melody or beep sounds for
5 seconds.
Types of trouble and their solutions
When you set the POWER switch to
VCR or OFF (CHG), if you move
your camcorder, you may hear a
clatter sound from inside your
camcorder.
No function works though the power
is on.
You cannot charge the battery pack.
While charging the battery pack, no
indicator appears or the indicator
flashes in the display window.
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Troubleshooting
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.
• Moisture condensation has occurred.
c Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at
least one hour to acclimatize. (p. 171)
• The video heads are dirty.
c Clean the heads using the cleaning cassette (optional).
(p. 172)
• 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 power 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 or local authorized Sony
service facility and inform them of the 5-digit code.
(example: E:61:10)
If you are unable to rectify the problem even if you try corrective actions a few times,
contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.
Your camcorder has a self-diagnosis display
function.
This function displays the current condition of
your camcorder as a 5-digit code (a combination of
a letter and figures) on the screen or in the display
window. If a 5-digit code is displayed, check the
following code chart. The last 2 digits (indicated by
ss) will differ depending on the state of your
camcorder.
C:21:ss
LCD screen, Viewfinder
or Display window
Self-diagnosis display
•C:ss:ss
You can service your camcorder
yourself.
•E:ss:ss
Contact your Sony dealer or local
authorized Sony service facility.
E:61:ss
E:62:ss
E:91:ss
C:31:ss
C:32:ss
C:04:ss
C:22:ss
C:21:00
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Warning indicators and messages
100-0001 Warning indicator as to file
Slow flashing:
•The file is corrupted.
•The file is unreadable.
•You are trying to carry out MEMORY MIX
function on moving picture.
C:21:00 Self-diagnosis display (p. 161).
E The battery is dead or nearly dead
Slow flashing:
•The battery is nearly dead.
Depending on the operating conditions,
environment and battery condition, the E
indicator may flash, even if there are
approximately 5 to 10 minutes remaining.
Fast flashing:
•The battery is dead.
% 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. 171).
Warning indicator as to cassette
memory*
Slow flashing:
•No tape with cassette memory is inserted
(p. 164).
Warning indicator as to “Memory
Stick”*
Slow flashing:
•No “Memory Stick” is inserted.
Fast flashing:
•The “Memory Stick” is not readable with
your camcorder (p. 106).
•The image cannot be recorded on “Memory
Stick” (p. 128).
If indicators and messages appear on the screen, check the following:
See the page in parentheses “( )” for more information.
Warning indicators
C:21:00100–0001
Warning indicator as to “Memory Stick”
formatting
Fast flashing:
•“Memory Stick” is not formatted correctly
(p. 102).
•The “Memory Stick” data is corrupted.*
Q Warning indicator as to tape
Slow flashing:
•The tape is near the end.
•No tape is inserted.*
•The write-protect tab on the cassette is out
(red) (p. 18).*
Fast flashing:
•The tape has run out.*
Z You need to eject the cassette*
Slow flashing:
•The write-protect tab on the cassette is out
(red) (p. 18).
Fast flashing:
•Moisture condensation has occurred (p. 171).
•The tape has run out.
•The self-diagnosis display function is
activated (p. 161).
- The still image is protected*
Slow flashing:
•The still image is protected (p. 149).
Warning indicator as to the flash
Slow flashing :
•During charging
Fast flashing :
•The self-diagnosis display function is
activated (p. 161)*
•There is something wrong with the built-in
flash or the external flash (optional).
* You hear the melody or beep sound.
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Troubleshooting
Warning messages
•CLOCK SET Set the date and time (p. 17).
•FOR “InfoLITHIUM” Use an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (p. 15).
BATTERY ONLY
• CLEANING CASSETTE** The video heads are dirty (p. 172).
• FULL The tape cassette memory is full.*
• 16BIT AUDIO MODE is set to 16BIT (p. 103).* You cannot
dub new sound.
• REC MODE REC MODE is set to LP (p. 103).* You cannot dub
new sound.
• TAPE There is no recorded portion on the tape.* You cannot
dub new sound.
• “i.LINK” CABLE i.LINK cable is connected (p. 90).* You cannot dub
new sound.
• FULL The “Memory Stick“ is full (p. 117).*
• - The write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick“ is set to
LOCK (p. 106).*
• NO FILE No still image is recorded on the “Memory Stick“
(p. 135).*
• NO MEMORY STICK No “Memory Stick“ is inserted.*
• AUDIO ERROR You are trying to record an image with sound that
cannot be recorded by your camcorder on “Memory
Stick” (p. 126).*
• NO STILL IMAGE FILE There is no still image when trying to print on the 9
split print paper in MEMORY mode.
• MEMORY STICK ERROR The “Memory Stick“ data is corrupted (p. 108).*
• FORMAT ERROR The “Memory Stick” is not recognized. Check the
format (p. 102).*
• - DIRECTORY ERROR There are more than two same directories (p. 134).*
•COPY INHIBIT The tape contains copyright control signals for
copyright protection of software (p. 164).*
•Q Z TAPE END The tape has reached the end of the tape.*
•Q NO TAPE Insert a cassette tape.*
•DELETING You have pressed PHOTO during deleting all images
on “Memory Stick”.
•FORMATTING You have pressed photo during formatting a
“Memory Stick”.
* You hear the melody or beep sound.
**The x indicator and “ CLEANING CASSETTE” message appear one after
another on the screen.
Warning indicators and messages
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— Additional Information —
Usable cassettes
Selecting cassette types
You can use the mini DV cassette only*. You cannot use any other 8 mm,
Hi8, Digital8, VHS, VHSC, S-VHS, S-VHSC,
Betamax, ED Betamax or DV cassette.
* There are two types of mini DV cassettes: with cassette memory and without cassette
memory. Tapes with cassette memory have (Cassette Memory) mark.
We recommend that you use the tape with cassette memory.
The IC memory is mounted on this type of cassette. Your camcorder can read and
write data such as dates of recording or titles, etc. to this memory.
The functions using the cassette memory require successive signals recorded on the
tape. If the tape has a blank portion in the beginning or between the recorded
portions, a title may not be displayed properly or the search functions may not work
properly. Not to make any blank portion on the tape, operate the followings.
Press END SEARCH to go to the end of the recorded portion before you begin the
next recording if you operate the followings:
– you have ejected the cassette while recording.
– you have played back the tape in the VCR.
– you have used the edit search function.
If there is a blank portion or discontinuous signal on your tape, re-record from the
beginning to the end of the tape concerning above.
The same result may occur when you record using a digital video camera recorder
without a cassette memory function on a tape recorded by one with the cassette
memory function.
mark on the cassette
The memory capacity of tapes marked with is 4KB. Your camcorder can
accommodate tapes having a memory capacity of up to 16KB. 16KB tape is marked with
.
This is the mini DV mark.
This is the Cassette Memory mark.
These are trademarks.
Copyright signal
When you play back
Using any other video camera recorder, you cannot record on 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 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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Additional Information
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 screen.
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. 100).
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 cassette
When affixing a label on the 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 cassette
Rewind the tape to the beginning, put the cassette in its case, and store it in an upright
position.
When the cassette memory function does not work
Reinsert a cassette. The gold-plated connector of cassettes may be dirty or dusty.
Cleaning gold-plated connector
If the gold-plated connector of 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]
[b]
[a]
Do not affix a label
around this border.
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About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack
What is the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack?
The “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack is a lithium-ion battery pack that has functions for
communicating information related to operating conditions between the battery pack
and your camcorder or an AC power adaptor.
The “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack calculates the power consumption according to the
operating conditions of your camcorder, and displays the remaining battery time in
minutes.
Charging the battery pack
•Be sure to charge the battery pack before you start using your camcorder.
•We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of between 10
°C to 30°C (50 °F to 86 °F) until FULL appears in the display window, indicating that
the battery pack is fully charged. If you charge the battery outside of this temperature
range, you may not be able to efficiently charge the battery pack.
•After charging is completed, either disconnect the AC power adaptor from the DC IN
jack on your camcorder or remove the battery pack.
Effective use of the battery pack
• Battery pack performance decreases in low-temperature surroundings. So, the time
that the battery pack can be used becomes shorter. We recommend the following to
use the battery pack longer:
– Put the battery pack in a pocket to warm it up, and insert it in your camcorder
immediately before you start taking shots.
– Use the large capacity battery pack (NP-FM70/FM90/FM91, optional).
• Frequently using the LCD panel or frequently operating playback, fast forward or
rewind wears out the battery pack faster. We recommend using the large capacity
battery pack (NP-FM70/FM90/FM91, optional).
• Be certain to turn the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) when not taking shots or playing
back on your camcorder.
• Have spare battery packs handy for two or three times the expected recording time,
and make trial recordings before taking the actual recording.
• Do not expose the battery pack to water. The battery pack is not water resistant.
Remaining battery time indicator
•If the power may go off although the remaining battery time indicator indicates that
the battery pack has enough power to operate, charge the battery pack fully again so
that the indication on the remaining battery time indicator is correct. Note, however,
that the correct battery indication sometimes will not be restored if it is used in high
temperatures for a long time or left in a fully charged state, or the battery pack is
frequently used. Regard the remaining battery time indication as the approximate
shooting time.
•The E mark indicating there is little remaining battery time sometimes flashes
depending on the operating conditions or ambient temperature and environment even
if the remaining battery time is about five to ten minutes.
How to store the battery pack
•Even if the battery pack is not used for a long time, store it in a dry, cool place after
fully charging it once per year and then using the battery pack up on your camcorder.
This is to maintain the battery pack's functions.
•To use the battery pack up on your camcorder, leave your camcorder in the shooting
mode until the power goes off without a cassette inserted.
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Additional Information
Battery life
•The battery life is limited. Battery capacity drops little by little as you use it more and
more, and as time passes. When the available battery time is shortened considerably, a
probable cause is that the battery pack has reached the end of its life. Please buy a new
battery pack.
•The battery life varies according to how it is stored and operating conditions and
environment for each battery pack.
About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack
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The DV jack on this unit is an i.LINK-compliant DV input/output jack. This section
describes the i.LINK standard and its features.
What is i.LINK?
i.LINK is a digital serial interface for handling digital video, digital audio and other
data in two directions between equipment having the i.LINK jack, and for controlling
other equipment.
i.LINK-compatible equipment can be connected by a single i.LINK cable. Possible
applications are operations and data transactions with various digital AV equipment.
When two or more i.LINK-compatible equipment are connected to this unit in a daisy
chain, operations and data transactions are possible with not only the equipment that
this unit is connected to but also with other devices via the directly connected
equipment.
Note, however, that the method of operation sometimes varies according to the
characteristics and specifications of the equipment to be connected, and that operations
and data transactions are sometimes not possible on some connected equipment.
Note
Normally, only one piece of equipment can be connected to this unit by the i.LINK
cable (DV cable). When connecting this unit to i.LINK-compatible equipment having
two or more i.LINK jacks (DV jacks), refer to the instruction manual of the equipment
to be connected.
About the Name “i.LINK”
i.LINK is a more familiar term for IEEE 1394 data transport bus proposed by SONY,
and is a trademark approved by many corporations.
IEEE 1394 is an international standard standardized by the Institute of Electrical and
Electronic Engineers.
i.LINK Baud rate
i.LINK’s maximum baud rate varies according to the equipment. Three maximum
baud rates are defined:
S100 (approx. 100Mbps*)
S200 (approx. 200Mbps)
S400 (approx. 400Mbps)
The baud rate is listed under “Specifications” in the instruction manual of each
equipment. It is also indicated near the i.LINK jack on some equipment.
The maximum baud rate of equipment on which it is not indicated such as this unit is
“S100”.
When units are connected to equipment having a different maximum baud rate, the
baud rate sometimes differs from the indicated baud rate.
*What is Mbps?
Mbps stands for megabits per second, or the amount of data that can be sent or
received in one second. For example, a baud rate of 100Mbps means that 100 megabits
of data can be sent in one second.
About i.LINK
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Additional Information
i.LINK functions on this unit
For details on how to dub when this unit is connected to other video equipment having
DV jacks, see page 69, 83.
This unit can also be connected to other i.LINK (DV) compatible equipment made by
SONY (e.g. VAIO series personal computer) other than video equipment.
Before connecting this unit to a personal computer, make sure that application software
supported by this unit is already installed on the personal computer.
For details on precautions when connecting this unit, also refer to the instruction
manuals for the equipment to be connected.
Required i.LINK Cable
Use the Sony i.LINK 4-pin-to-4-pin cable (during DV dubbing).
i.LINK and are trademarks.
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Using your camcorder abroad
You can use your camcorder in any country or area with the AC power adaptor
supplied with your camcorder within 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz.
When charging the battery pack, use a commercially available AC plug adaptor [a], if
necessary, depending on the design of the wall outlet [b].
Your camcorder is an NTSC system based camcorder. If you want to view the playback
picture on a TV, it must be an NTSC system based TV with the AUDIO/VIDEO input
jack.
The following shows TV color systems used overseas.
NTSC system
Bahama Islands, Bolivia, Canada, Central America, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Jamaica,
Japan, Korea, Mexico, Peru, Surinam, Taiwan, the Philippines, the U.S.A., Venezuela,
etc.
PAL system
Australia, Austria, Belgium, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Great
Britain, Holland, Hong Kong, Italy, Kuwait, Malaysia, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal,
Singapore, Slovak Republic, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, etc.
PAL-M system
Brazil
PAL-N system
Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay
SECAM system
Bulgaria, France, Guyana, Hungary, Iran, Iraq, Monaco, Poland, Russia, Ukraine, etc.
Simple setting of clock by time difference
You can easily set the clock to the local time by setting a time difference. Select WORLD
TIME in the menu settings. See page 105 for more information.
Using your camcorder abroad
[b][a]
AC-L10A/L10B/L10C
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Additional Information
Maintenance information and
precautions
Moisture condensation
If your camcorder is brought directly from a cold place to a warm place, moisture may
condense inside your camcorder, on the surface of the tape, or on the lens. In this
condition, the tape may stick to the head drum and be damaged or your camcorder may
not operate correctly. If there is moisture inside your camcorder, the beep sounds and
the % indicator flashes. When the Z indicator flashes at the same time, the cassette is
inserted in your camcorder. If moisture condenses on the lens, the indicator will not
appear.
If moisture condensation occurred
None of the functions except cassette ejection will work. Eject the cassette, turn off your
camcorder, and leave it for about one hour with the cassette compartment open. Your
camcorder can be used again if the % indicator does not appear when the power is
turned on again.
Note on moisture condensation
Moisture may condense when you bring your camcorder from a cold place into a warm
place (or vice versa) or when you use your camcorder in a hot place as follows:
•You bring your camcorder from a ski slope into a place warmed up by a heating
device.
•You bring your camcorder from an air-conditioned car or room into a hot place
outside.
•You use your camcorder after a squall or a shower.
•You use your camcorder in a high temperature and humidity place.
How to prevent moisture condensation
When you bring your camcorder from a cold place into a warm place, put your
camcorder in a plastic bag and tightly seal it. Remove the bag when the air temperature
inside the plastic bag has reached the surrounding temperature (after about one hour).
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Maintenance information
Cleaning the video head
To ensure normal recording and clear pictures, clean the video heads. The video head
may be dirty when:
•mosaic-pattern noise appears on the playback picture.
•playback pictures do not move.
•playback pictures do not appear.
•the x indicator and “ CLEANING CASSETTE” message appear one after another
or the x indicator flashes on the screen during recording.
If the above problem, [a], [b] or [c] occurs, clean the video heads for 10 seconds with
the Sony DVM-12CLD cleaning cassette (optional). Check the picture and if the above
problem persists, repeat cleaning.
If the video heads get dirtier, the entire screen becomes blue [c].
Cleaning the LCD screen
If fingerprints or dust make the LCD screen dirty, we recommend using a LCD
Cleaning Kit (optional) to clean the LCD screen.
Charging the built-in rechargeable battery in your camcorder
Your camcorder is supplied with a built-in rechargeable battery installed so as to retain
the date and time, etc., regardless of the setting of the POWER switch. The built-in
rechargeable battery is always charged as long as you are using your camcorder. The
battery, however, will get discharged gradually if you do not use your camcorder. It
will be completely discharged in about 4 months if you do not use your camcorder at
all. Even if the built-in rechargeable 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 built-in rechargeable battery:
•Connect your camcorder to house current using the AC power adaptor supplied with
your camcorder, and leave your camcorder with the POWER switch turned off for
more than 24 hours.
•Or install the fully charged battery pack in your camcorder, and leave your camcorder
with the POWER switch turned off for more than 24 hours.
Maintenance information and precautions
[a]
[b] [c]
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Maintenance information and precautions
Precautions
Camcorder operation
•Operate your camcorder on 7.2 V (battery pack) or 8.4 V (AC power adaptor).
•For DC or AC operation, use the accessories recommended in this operating
instructions.
•If any solid object or liquid get inside the casing, unplug your camcorder and have it
checked by a Sony dealer before operating it any further.
•Avoid rough handling or mechanical shock. Be particularly careful of the lens.
•Keep the POWER switch set to OFF (CHG) when you are not using your camcorder.
•Do not wrap your camcorder with a towel, for example, and operate it. Doing so
might cause heat to build up inside.
•Keep your camcorder away from strong magnetic fields or mechanical vibration.
•Do not touch the LCD screen with your fingers or a sharp-pointed object.
•If your camcorder is used in a cold place, a residual image may appear on the LCD
screen. This is not a malfunction.
•While using your camcorder, the back of the LCD screen may heat up. This is not a
malfunction.
On handling tapes
•Do not insert anything into the small holes on the rear of the cassette. These holes are
used to sense the type and thickness of the tape and if the recording tab is in or out.
•Do not open the tape protect cover or touch the tape.
•Avoid touching or damaging the terminals. To remove dust, clean the terminals with
a soft cloth.
Camcorder care
•Remove the tape, and periodically turn on the power, operate the CAMERA and VCR
sections and play back a tape for about 3 minutes when your camcorder is not to be
used for a long time.
•Clean the lens with a soft brush to remove dust. If there are fingerprints on the lens,
remove them with a soft cloth.
•Clean the camcorder body with a dry soft cloth, or a soft cloth lightly moistened with
a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of solvent which may damage the
finish.
•Do not let sand get into your camcorder. When you use your camcorder on a sandy
beach or in a dusty place, protect it from the sand or dust. Sand or dust may cause
your camcorder to malfunction, and sometimes this malfunction cannot be repaired.
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Maintenance information and precautions
AC power adaptor
•Unplug the unit from the wall outlet when you are not using the unit for a long time.
To disconnect the power cord, pull it out by the plug. Never pull the power cord itself.
•Do not operate the unit with a damaged cord or if the unit has been dropped or
damaged.
•Do not bend the power cord forcibly, or place a heavy object on it. This will damage
the cord and may cause fire or electrical shock.
•Prevent metallic objects from coming into contact with the metal parts of the
connecting section. If this happens, a short may occur and the unit may be damaged.
•Always keep metal contacts clean.
•Do not disassemble the unit.
•Do not apply mechanical shock or drop the unit.
•While the unit is in use, particularly during charging, keep it away from AM receivers
and video equipment. AM receivers and video equipment disturb AM reception and
video operation.
•The unit becomes warm during use. This is not a malfunction.
•Do not place the unit in locations that are:
– Extremely hot or cold
– Dusty or dirty
– Very humid
– Vibrating
About care and storage of the lens
•Wipe the surface of the lens clean with a soft cloth in the following instance:
– When there are fingerprints on the lens surface
– In hot or humid locations
– When the lens is used in environments such as the seaside
•Store the lens in a well-ventilated location subject to little dirt or dust.
To prevent mold from occuring, periodically perform the above.
We recommend turning on and operating the video camera recorder about once per
month to keep the video camera recorder in an optimum state for a long time.
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 60°C (140°F), 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.
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.
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Additional Information
Maintenance information and precautions
If batteries are leaking
•Wipe off the liquid in the battery compartment carefully before replacing the batteries.
•If you touch the liquid, wash it off with water.
•If the liquid get into your eyes, wash your eyes with a lot of water and then consult a
doctor.
If any problem occurs, unplug your camcorder and contact your nearest Sony dealer.
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Specifications
Video camera
recorder
System
Video recording system
2 rotary heads
Helical scanning system
Audio recording system
Rotary heads, PCM system
Quantization: 12 bits (Fs 32
kHz, stereo 1, stereo 2), 16 bits
(Fs 48 kHz, stereo)
Video signal
NTSC color, EIA standards
Usable cassette
Mini DV cassette with the
mark printed
Tape speed
SP: Approx. 18.81 mm/s
LP: Approx. 12.56 mm/s
Recording/playback time
(using cassette DVM60)
SP: 1 hour
LP: 1.5 hours
Fastforward/rewind time
(using cassette DVM60)
Approx. 2 min. and 30 seconds
Viewfinder
Electric viewfinder (color)
Image device
4.5 mm (1/4 type) CCD
(Charge Coupled Device)
Approx. 1 550 000 pixels
(Effective (moving): 970 000
pixels)
(Effective (still): 1 390 000
pixels)
Lens
Carl Zeiss
Combined power zoom lens
Filter diameter: 37 mm
(1 1/2 in)
10× (Optical), 120× (Digital)
Focal length
4.2 – 42 mm (3/16 – 1 11/16 in.)
When converted to a 35 mm
still camera
Camera mode:
48 – 480 mm (1 15/16 – 19 in.)
Memory mode:
40 – 400 mm (1 5/8 – 15 3/4 in.)
Color temperature
Auto, HOLD (Hold), nIndoor
(3 200 K), Outdoor (5 800 K)
Minimum illumination
7 lx (lux) (F 1.8)
0 lx (lux) (in the NightShot
mode)*
* Objects unable to be seen due
to the dark can be shot with
infrared lighting.
Input/Output connectors
S video input/output
4-pin mini DIN
Luminance signal: 1 Vp-p,
75 Ω (ohms), unbalanced
Chrominance signal: 0.286 Vp-p,
75 Ω (ohms), unbalanced
Audio/Video input/output
AV MINI JACK, 1 Vp-p,
75 Ω (ohms), unbalanced, sync
negative
327 mV, (at output impedance
more than 47 kΩ (kilohms)
Output impedance with less
than 2.2 kΩ (kilohms)/Stereo
minijack
(ø 3.5mm)
Input impedance more than
47 kΩ (kilohms)
DV input/output
4-pin connector
Headphone jack
Stereo minijack (ø 3.5 mm)
LANC jack
Stereo mini-minijack (ø 2.5 mm)
USB jack
mini-B
MIC jack
Minijack, 0.388 mV low
impedance with 2.5 to 3.0 V DC,
output impedance 6.8 kΩ
(kilohms) (ø 3.5 mm)
Stereo type
LCD screen
Picture
8.8 cm (3.5 type)
72.2 × 50.4 mm (2 4/5 × 2 in.)
Total dot number
246 400 (1 120 × 220)
General
Power requirements
7.2 V (battery pack)
8.4 V (AC power adaptor)
Average power consumption
(when using the battery pack)
During camera recording using
LCD
4.2 W
Viewfinder
3.7 W
Operating temperature
0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)
Storage temperature
–20 °C to +60 °C
(–4 °F to +140 °F)
Dimensions (Approx.)
71 × 95 × 168 mm
(2 7/8 × 3 3/4 × 6 5/8 in.)
(w/h/d)
Mass (approx.)
680 g (1 lb 7 oz)
main unit only
780 g (1 lb 11 oz)
including the battery pack,
NP-FM50, cassette DVM60, lens
cap and shoulder strap
Supplied accessories
See page 5.
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Additional Information
Specifications
AC power adaptor
Power requirements
100 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption
23 W
Output voltage
DC OUT: 8.4 V, 1.5 A in the
operating mode
Operating temperature
0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)
Storage temperature
–20 °C to + 60 °C
(–4 °F to + 140 °F)
Dimensions (approx.)
125 × 39 × 62 mm
(5 × 1 9/16 × 2 1/2 in.) (w/h/d)
excluding projecting parts
Mass (approx.)
280 g (9.8 oz)
excluding mains lead
Cord length (approx.)
Power cord: 2 m (6.6 feet)
Connecting cord: 1.6 m
(5.2 feet)
Battery pack
Maximum output voltage
DC 8.4 V
Output voltage
DC 7.2 V
Capacity
8.5 Wh (1 180 mAh)
Dimensions (approx.)
38.2 × 20.5 × 55.6 mm
(1 9/16 × 13/16 × 2 1/4 in.)
(w/h/d)
Mass (approx.)
76 g (2.7 oz)
Type
Lithium ion
“Memory Stick”
Memory
Flash memory
4MB: MSA-4A
Operating voltage
2.7 – 3.6V
Power consumption
Approx. 45mA in the operating
mode
Approx. 130µA in the standby
mode
Dimensions (approx.)
50 × 2.8 × 21.5 mm
(2 × 1/8 × 7/8 in.) (w/h/d)
Mass (approx.)
4 g (0.14 oz)
Design and specifications are
subject to change without
notice.
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— Quick Reference —
Identifying the parts and controls
1 Flash (p. 37, 117)
2 Focus ring (p. 54)
3 Lens
4 Photocell window for flash
5 Microphone
6 Remote sensor
7 Camera recording lamp (p. 19)
Camcorder
8 SUPER LASER LINK (p. 34)
9 Viewfinder (p. 22)
q; Display window (p. 13)
qa FADER button (p. 44)
qs Focus switch (p. 54)
qd BACK LIGHT button (p. 25)
qf Infrared rays emitter (p. 25, 34, 73)
1
2
3
5
4
6
7
8
9
q;
qa
qs
qd
qf
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.
The value number indicates the amount of light of a subject penetrating into the
lens.
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.
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Quick Reference
Identifying the parts and controls
qg MEMORY EJECT Lever (p. 108)
qh PHOTO button (p. 36, 114)
qj LOCK switch (p. 19)
qk DC IN jack (p. 13)
ql START/STOP button (p. 19)
w; EDITSEARCH button (p. 28)
wa NIGHTSHOT switch (p. 25)
ws SUPER NIGHTSHOT button (p. 25)
wd
(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.
wf S VIDEO jack (p. 33, 40, 68, 82, 122, 127)
wg i (headphones) jack
When you use headphones, the speaker
on your camcorder is silent.
qg
qh
qj
qk
ql
w;
wa
ws
wd
wf
wg
Attaching the shoulder strap
Attach the shoulder strap supplied with your camcorder to the hooks for the shoulder
strap.
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Identifying the parts and controls
wh Intelligent accessory shoe (p. 87)
wj Power zoom lever (p. 23)
wk BATT release button (p. 12)
wl Hooks for shoulder strap
e; POWER switch (p. 13)
ea
(USB) jack (p. 140, 141)
es
(flash) button (p. 37, 117)
ed
DV IN/OUT jack (p. 69, 83, 122, 127)
ef MIC jack (PLUG IN POWER)
Connect an external microphone
(optional). This jack also accepts
a “plug-in-power” microphone.
eg AUDIO/VIDEO ID-2 jack
(p. 33, 40, 68, 82, 122, 127)
wh
wj
wk
wl
e;
ea
es
ed
ef
eg
Notes on the intelligent accessory shoe
•The intelligent accessory shoe supplies power to optional accessories such as a video
light or microphone.
•The intelligent accessory shoe is linked to the POWER switch, allowing you to turn the
power supplied by the shoe on and off. Refer to the operating instructions of the
accessory for further information.
•The intelligent accessory shoe has a safety device for fixing the installed accessory
securely. To connect an accessory, press down and push it to the end, and then tighten
the screw.
•To remove an accessory, loosen the screw, and then press down and pull out the
accessory.
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Quick Reference
Identifying the parts and controls
eh
ej
ek
el
r;
ra
rs
rd
rf
STOPREC PAUSE
PLAYREW FF
eh DISPLAY button (p. 30)
ej DATA CODE button (p. 30, 135, 137)
ek LCD screen (p. 20)
el LCD BRIGHT +/– buttons (p. 21)
r; END SEARCH button (p. 28)
ra PB ZOOM button (p. 61, 146)
rs DIGITAL EFFECT button (p. 48, 60)
rd MENU button (p. 98)
rf Video control buttons (p. 31)
x STOP (stop)
m REW (rewind)
N PLAY (playback)
M FF (fastforward)
X PAUSE (pause)
z REC (record)
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Identifying the parts and controls
rg SELFTIMER button (p. 27, 39, 119)
rh OPEN button (p. 19)
rj VOLUME buttons (p. 29)
rk RESET button
rl MEMORY operation buttons
MPEG N X button (p. 137)
MEMORY PLAY button (p. 137)
MEMORY INDEX button (p. 136)
MEMORY DELETE button (p. 150)
MEMORY +/– buttons (p. 137)
MEMORY MIX button (p. 130)
t; Viewfinder lens adjustment lever
(p. 22)
ta PROGRAM AE button (p. 51)
ts EXPOSURE button (p. 53)
td SEL/PUSH EXEC dial (p. 98)
rg
rh
rj
rk
rl
t;
ta
ts
td
MEMORY
MPEG PLAY INDEX DELETE
MEMORY MIX
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Quick Reference
Identifying the parts and controls
tf
tg
th
tj
tk
tf Battery pack (p. 12)
tg OPEN/
EJECT lever (p. 18)
th Tripod receptacle
Make sure that the length of the tripod
screw is less than 6.5 mm (9/32 inch).
Otherwise, you cannot attach the tripod
securely and the screw may damage
your camcorder.
tj Grip strap
tk Lens cap (p. 19)
Fastening the grip strap
Fasten the grip strap firmly.
1
2
3
4
184
Identifying the parts and controls
Remote Commander
The buttons that have the same name on the Remote Commander as on your camcorder
function identically to the buttons on your camcorder.
To prepare the Remote Commander
Insert two size AA (R6) batteries by matching the + and – polarities on the batteries to
the + – marks inside the battery compartment.
Notes on the Remote Commander
•Point the remote sensor away from strong light sources such as direct sunlight or
overhead lighting. Otherwise, the Remote Commander may not function properly.
•Your camcorder works in the commander mode VTR 2. Commander modes 1, 2 and 3
are used to distinguish your camcorder from other Sony VCRs to avoid remote control
misoperation. If you use another Sony VCR in the commander mode VTR 2, we
recommend changing the commander mode or covering the sensor of the VCR with
black paper.
1 PHOTO button (p. 36, 114)
2 DISPLAY button (p. 30)
3 Memory control buttons (p. 134)
4 SEARCH MODE button (p. 63, 64, 66)
5 Video control buttons (p. 31)
6 REC button (p. 19)
7 MARK button (p. 78)
8 Transmitter
Point toward the remote sensor to
control your camcorder after turning on
your camcorder.
9 ZERO SET MEMORY button (p. 62, 85)
q; START/STOP button (p. 19)
qa DATA CODE button (p. 30)
qs Power zoom button (p. 23)
qd ./> buttons (p. 66)
qf AUDIO DUB button (p. 89)
7
qf
5
4
3
2
1
qs
qd
0
qa
9
8
6
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Quick Reference
Identifying the parts and controls
Operation indicators
1 Cassette memory indicator (p. 24, 164)
2 Remaining battery time indicator
(p. 24)
3 Zoom indicator (p. 23)/Exposure
indicator (p. 53)/Data file name
indicator (p. 106)
4 Digital effect indicator (p. 47)/
MEMORY MIX indicator (p. 129)/
FADER indicator (p. 43)
5 16:9WIDE indicator (p. 42)
6 Picture effect indicator (p. 46)
7 Data code indicator (p. 30)
8 Volume indicator (p. 29)/Date
indicator (p. 24)/Time indicator (p. 24)
9 PROGRAM AE indicator (p. 50)
0 Backlight indicator (p. 25)
qa SteadyShot off indicator (p. 99)
qs Manual focus/Infinity indicator (p. 54)
qd Recording mode indicator (p. 24, 103)
qf Self-timer indicator (p. 27)
qg STBY/REC indicator (p. 19)/Video
control mode indicator (p. 31)/Image
size indicator (p. 110)/Image quality
mode indicator (p. 109)
qh NIGHTSHOT indicator (p. 25)/SUPER
NIGHTSHOT indicator (p. 26)
120min STBY 0:12:34
–+
12min
STI LL ZERO SET
16:9WIDE MEMORY
NEG ART END
SEARCH
AUTO
60 AWB A
/
V
c
DV
F18 16BIT
100-0001
.
6
5
4
3
2
1
9
0
qa
qs
wa
w;
ql
qk
qj
qg
qh
qf
qd
wd
ws
wg
wf
wh
7
8
wj
wk B
LCD screen and Viewfinder Display window
qj Warning indicators (p. 162)
qk Tape counter indicator (p. 62)/Time
code indicator (p. 24)/Self-diagnosis
indicator (p. 161)/Tape photo indicator
(p. 36)/Memory photo indicator
(p. 114)/Image number indicator
(p. 135)
ql Remaining tape indicator (p. 24)/
Memory playback indicator (p. 135)
w; ZERO SET MEMORY indicator (p. 62)
wa END SEARCH indicator (p. 28)
ws A/V t DV indicator (p. 81)/DV IN
indicator (p. 84)
wd Audio mode indicator (p. 103)
wf Data file name indicator (p. 130)/Time
indicator (p. 24)
This indicator appears when the
MEMORY MIX functions work.
wg Flash indicator
This indicator appears only when the
flash is in use.
wh Continuous mode indicator (p. 115)
wj FULL charge indicator (p. 13)
wk Remaining battery time indicator
(p. 24)/Tape counter (p. 24)/Memory
counter (p. 24)/Time code indicator
(p. 24)/Self-diagnosis indicator (p. 161)
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Index
A, B
AC power adaptor .................. 13
Adjusting viewfinder ............. 22
Audio dubbing ........................ 87
AUDIO MIX .......................... 100
Audio mode ........................... 103
Auto red-eye reduction.. 37, 117
AUTO SHUTTER .................... 99
A/V connecting cable
.............. 33, 40, 68, 82, 122, 127
BACK LIGHT .......................... 25
Battery pack ............................. 12
BEEP ....................................... 105
Bounce ...................................... 43
C, D
Camera chromakey .............. 129
Cassette memory ............ 10, 164
Charging battery ..................... 13
Charging built-in rechargeable
battery ................................. 172
Clock set ................................... 17
Continuous ............................ 115
Data code ................................. 30
Date search .............................. 64
DEMO..................................... 104
DIGITAL EFFECT ............ 47, 60
Digital program editing ......... 70
DISPLAY .................................. 30
DOT .......................................... 43
Dual sound track tape .......... 165
Cut recording .......................... 58
DV connecting cable
........................................ 69, 122
E
EDIT SEARCH ........................ 28
END SEARCH ......................... 28
Exposure .................................. 53
F, G, H
FADER ..................................... 43
Fade in/out .............................. 43
Flash.................................. 37, 117
FLASH MOTION .................... 47
FOCUS...................................... 54
Format ............................ 102, 106
Full charge ............................... 13
Grip strap ............................... 183
i (Headphone) jack ............. 179
Heads...................................... 172
HiFi SOUND ......................... 100
HIGH SPEED ........................ 115
I, J, K, L
i.LINK ..................................... 168
Image protection ................... 149
Image quality mode ............. 109
Image size .............................. 110
INDEX (Multiple) display ... 136
“InfoLITHIUM” battery ...... 166
Infrared rays emitter ... 25, 34, 73
Insert editing ........................... 85
Intelligent accessory shoe .... 180
Interval recording ................... 56
JPEG ........................................ 106
Labeling a cassette .................. 96
LANC jack ......................... 179
LUMINANCEKEY ................. 47
M, N
Main sound ............................ 165
Manual focus ........................... 54
Memory chromakey ............. 129
Memory luminancekey ........ 129
MEMORY MIX ...................... 129
Memory PB ZOOM .............. 146
Memory photo recording
.............................................. 114
“Memory Stick” .................... 106
Menu settings .......................... 98
Memory overlap ................... 129
Mirror mode ............................ 20
Moisture condensation ........ 171
MONOTONE .......................... 43
Mosaic fader ............................ 43
MPEG ..................................... 106
MPEG movie recording ....... 123
NIGHTSHOT .......................... 25
Normal charge ........................ 13
NTSC system ......................... 170
O, P, Q
OLD MOVIE ............................ 47
Operation indicators ............ 185
OVERLAP ................................ 43
Photo save .............................. 132
Photo scan ................................ 66
Photo search ............................ 66
PICTURE EFFECT ............ 46, 59
Picture search .......................... 31
Playback pause........................ 31
Power zoom ............................. 23
Print mark .............................. 152
PROGRAM AE....................... 50
R
Recording time ........................ 14
Remaining battery time
indicator ................................ 24
Remaining tape indicator ...... 24
Remote Commander ............ 184
Remote sensor ....................... 178
RESET ..................................... 160
S
S VIDEO jack
.............. 33, 40, 68, 82, 122, 127
Self-diagnosis display .......... 161
Self-timer recording
.................................. 27, 39, 119
Shoulder strap ....................... 179
Signal convert function .......... 81
Skip scan .................................. 31
Slide show .............................. 148
Slow playback ......................... 31
SLOW SHUTTER .................... 47
STEADYSHOT ........................ 99
Stereo tape ............................. 165
STILL ........................................ 47
Sub sound .............................. 165
SUPER LASER LINK ............. 34
SUPER NIGHTSHOT ............. 25
T, U, V
Tape counter ............................ 24
Tape PB ZOOM ....................... 61
Tape photo recording ............. 36
Telephoto ................................. 23
Time code ................................. 24
Title ........................................... 91
Title search ............................... 63
TRAIL ....................................... 47
Transition ................................. 20
TV color systems ................... 170
USB jack ......................... 140, 141
W, X, Y, Z
Warning indicators ............... 162
White balance .......................... 41
Wide-angle .............................. 23
Wide mode .............................. 42
WIPE ......................................... 43
WORLD TIME ....................... 105
Write-protect tab ..................... 18
Zero set memory ............... 62, 85
Zoom ........................................ 23
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