![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.
Getting started
Copyright precautions
Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted.
Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the provision of the
copyright laws.
Precautions on camcorder care
•The LCD screen and the viewfinder are manufactured using high-precision
technology. However, there may be some tiny black points and/or bright points
(red, blue, green or white) that constantly appear on the LCD screen and in the
viewfinder. These points occur normally in the manufacturing process and do
not affect the recorded picture in any way. Effective ratio of pixels and/or screen
is 99.99% or more.
•Do not let your camcorder get wet. Keep your camcorder away from rain and sea
water. Letting your camcorder get wet may cause your camcorder to malfunction.
Sometimes this malfunction cannot be repaired [a].
•Never leave your camcorder exposed to temperatures above 60 °C (140 °F), such as in
a car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight [b].
•Do not place your camcorder so as to point the viewfinder or the LCD screen or lens
toward the sun. The inside of the viewfinder, LCD screen, or lens may be damaged
[c].
[a] [b] [c]
Contents of the recording cannot be compensated if recording or playback is not made due to a
malfunction of the camcorder, video tape, etc.
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![Recording a picture
Using the disital zoom – Zoom greater than 12×
Zoom greater than 12× is performed digitally, if you set D ZOOM to 24× or 48× in the
menu settings. The digital zoom function is set to OFF as a default setting (p. 107). If
you use the digital zoom function, the picture quality deteriorates.
Recording – Basics
W T
The right-ended portion of the bar
shows the digital zooming zone.
The digital zooming zone appears
when you set D ZOOM to 24× or 48×.
You cannot use the digital zoom:
– When you set PROG. SCAN to ON in the menu settings (p. 107).
– When the POWER switch is set to MEMORY.
Indicators displayed during recording
The indicators are not recorded on the tapes.
[a] [b] [c] [d]
40min REC 0:00:01 [e]
45min
[f]
ND1 [g]
JUL 4 2000 12:05:56PM
[i] [h]
[a] Remaining battery time indicator
This appears after you turn on the power and wait for a while.
[b]Cassette memory indicator
This appears when using a tape with cassette memory.
[c] Recording mode indicator
[d]STBY/REC indicator
[e] Time code indicator/Tape counter
[f] Remaining tape indicator
This appears after you insert a cassette.
[g]ND filter indicator
This flashes when the ND FILTER selector should be set. After you have set the ND
FILTER selector, the ND FILTER position selected is indicated. (When the ND OFF
position is selected, the indication disappears.)
[h]Time indicator
The time is displayed about five seconds after the POWER switch is set to CAMERA
or MEMORY.
[i] Date indicator
The date is displayed about five seconds after the POWER switch is set to CAMERA
or MEMORY.
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![Playing back a tape
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 on the camcorder or on the Remote Commander supplied with
your camcorder in playback mode.
The display changes as follows:
date/time t various settings (SteadyShot, white balance, gain, shutter speed, aperture
value, exposure mode) t no indicator
Date/time Various settings
[a]
[b]
AUTO [c]
JUL 4 2000 60 AWB
12:05:56 AM F1.6 0dB [d]
[e]
[f]
[a] SteadyShot OFF indicator
[b] Exposure mode/PROGRAM AE mode indicator
[c] White balance indicator
[d] Gain indicator
[e] Shutter speed indicator
[f] Aperture value
To not display the various settings
Set DATA CODE to DATE in the menu settings (p. 107).
The display changes as follows:
date/time y no indicator
Recording data
Recording data is your camcorder’s information when you have recorded something. In
CAMERA mode, the recording data will not be displayed.
When you use the data code function, “--- -- ----” (date) or “-- : -- : --” (time)
appears 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 the camcorder without the date and time set.
Data code
When you connect your camcorder to the TV, the data code also appears on the TV
screen (p. 30).
Note on the date/time indicator
Recording date/time is not displayed during shooting, however, it is automatically
recorded on the tape. You can check the recording date/time during playback by
pressing DATA CODE.
If the exposure adjustment is set to minimum
“CLOSE” is displayed at the location of the aperture value.
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![Shooting with all the pixels – PROG. SCAN
When you handle the digital images on your PC, set PROG. SCAN to ON before
shooting. You can record the images on a mini DV tape with higher resolution.
Since the image taken in progressive mode would be stabilized even in pause mode, it
is especially useful when you analyze high-speed actions such as sports scenes.
(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 PROG. SCAN, 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 PROG. SCAN indicator lights up.
1 MENU 2-4 MANUAL SET
AUTO SHTR
PROG. SCAN
MANUAL SET
AUTO SHTR
PROG. SCAN OFF
RETURN ON
[MENU] : END
5 PROG. SCAN
MANUAL SET
AUTO SHTR
PROG. SCAN
RETURN
ON
MENU [MENU] : END
[MENU] : END
To return to normal mode
Select OFF in step 4, then press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.
Note on the progressive mode
A normal TV broadcast divides the screen into two finer fields and displays them in
turns every 1/60 of a second (Interlace format). Thus, the actual image displayed in an
instant covers only half of the apparent image area. Displaying the whole image
simultaneously on a full screen is called displaying with all the pixels. In this mode, the
resolution of the still picture is clearer than in the normal mode. This camcorder takes in
an image every 1/15 of a second, which may cause the image of a moving object to go
out of focus. This camcorder is originally programed to record in the normal TV format.
When shooting under fluorescent light
When shooting in progressive mode under fluorescent light or light bulbs, a rare
phenomenon may happen in which the screen lights up brightly (Flicker phenomenon).
This is not a malfunction. If you want to stop this phenomenon, set PROG. SCAN to
OFF in the menu settings.
On digital zooming
You cannot use digital zooming in this mode.
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![Using the guide frame
You can easily make the picture be on a horizontal line using the guide frame. The
guide frame is not recorded.
(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 GUIDEFRAME, 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 guide frame is displayed on the
LCD screen or in the viewfinder.
Advanced Recording Operations
1 MENU 2-4 LCD / VF SET
LCD B. L.
LCD COLOR
VF B. L.
GU I DEFRAME
LCD / VF SET
LCD B. L.
LCD COLOR
VF B. L.
GU I DEFRAME OFF
[MENU] : END
RETURN ON
5 MENU
LCD / VF SET
LCD B. L.
LCD COLOR
VF B. L.
GU I DEFRAME ON
[MENU] : END
RETURN
[MENU] : END
To clear the guide frame
Select OFF in step 4, then press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial or simply press DISPLAY.
Note
The guide frame indicates only a rough level. The size and position of the guide frame
do not affect the setting of the camcorder.
If you set GUIDEFRAME to ON
The other screen indicators are also displayed on the LCD screen.
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![Using the wide mode
You can record a 16:9 wide picture to watch on a 16:9 wide-screen TV (16:9WIDE).
Black bands appear on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder during recording in
16:9WIDE mode [a]. The picture during 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].
[b]
[a]
16:9WIDE
[c] [d]
In standby mode, set 16:9WIDE to ON in in the menu settings (p. 107).
MENU
To cancel the wide mode
Set 16:9WIDE to OFF in the menu settings (p. 107).
In wide mode, you cannot select the following modes:
•Old movie
•Progressive mode
Connection to a TV
Pictures recorded in 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 and when you connect to the S video input jack on a TV.
ID-1 system
The ID-1 system sends aspect ratio information (16:9, 4:3, or letter box) using 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.
During recording
You cannot operate the wide mode function. When you cancel the wide mode, set your
camcorder to the standby mode and then set 16:9WIDE to OFF in the menu settings.
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![Using the fader function
You can fade the picture in or out to give your recording a professional appearance.
[a] STBY REC
FADER
Advanced Recording Operations
OVERLAP*
WIPE*
DOT*
(Random)
* Fade in only
[b] STBY REC
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.
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![Using the fader function
(1) When fading in [a]
In standby mode, press FADER until the desired fader indicator flashes.
When fading out [b]
In recording mode, press FADER until the desired fader indicator flashes.
The indicator changes as follows:
FADER t MONOTONE t OVERLAP tWIPE tDOTt no indicator
The last selected fader mode is indicated first.
(2) Press START/STOP. After the fade in/out is carried out, your camcorder
automatically returns to the normal mode.
1 FADER
FADER
2 POWER
VCR
(CHG)
OFF CAMERA
MEMORY
To cancel the fader function
Press FADER until the indicator disappears.
Note
You cannot use the following functions while using the fader function, and vice versa:
– Digital effect
– Low lux mode of PROGRAM AE (Only in OVERLAP, WIPE, or DOT mode)
– Tape Photo recording
– Interval recording
– Cut recording
When the OVERLAP, WIPE, or DOT indicator appears
Your camcorder automatically stores the image recorded on a tape. As the image is
being stored, the fader indicator flashes fast, and the playback picture appears.
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![Using special effects – Picture effect
You can digitally process images to obtain special effects like those in films or on TV.
NEG. ART [a] : The color and brightness of the picture is reversed.
SEPIA : The picture gets sepia-toned.
B&W : The picture appears in monochrome (black-and-white).
SOLARIZE [b] : The light intensity is emphatic, and the picture looks like an illustration.
SLIM [c] : The picture expands vertically.
STRETCH [d] : The picture expands horizontally.
[a] [b] [c] [d]
Advanced Recording Operations
(1) In standby or recording mode, press PICTURE EFFECT.
(2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired picture effect mode.
The picture effect indicator changes as follows:
NEG. ART y SEPIA y B&W y SOLARIZE y SLIM y STRETCH
1 PICTURE
EFFECT
2
To cancel the picture effect function
Press PICTURE EFFECT so that the indicator disappears.
While using the picture effect function
You cannot select the old movie mode.
When you turn the power off
The picture effect function will be automatically canceled.
When PROG. SCAN is set to ON in the menu settings
You cannot select SLIM and STRETCH.
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![Shooting with manual adjustment
Under normal conditions, this unit automatically makes various adjustments as it
shoots. However, you can adjust the following functions manually to suit your
preference.
Functions you can adjust by setting the AUTO LOCK selector to the center (auto
lock release) position
Brightness (exposure), shutter speed, white balance, and PROGRAM AE
Functions you can adjust in menu settings
Deactivating the SteadyShot
Advanced Recording Operations
Functions you can adjust by using other selectors/rings
ND filter, zebra pattern, focus, and zoom
The following describes how to adjust all the functions mentioned above except white
balance (p. 49), PROGRAM AE (p. 55), focus (p. 58), and zoom (p. 20).
AUTO LOCK selector
Set the selector as shown below to maintain or release the settings of the functions.
AUTO
LOCK
[a]
[b] [c]
HOLD
AUTO LOCK [a]
Select this position to let the unit adjust all the functions automatically.
HOLD [b]
Select this position after setting the functions manually to maintain the settings.
Manual position (AUTO LOCK release) [c]
Select this position to adjust the functions listed above manually.
If you use the video flash light (not supplied)
We recommend that you set the AUTO LOCK selector to AUTO LOCK.
Note
When you manually adjust the exposure during backlight or spot light mode, the
backlight or spot light function will be automatically canceled.
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![Shooting with manual adjustment
Adjusting exposure
Adjust the exposure manually under the following cases.
[a] [b]
[a]
•The background is too bright (back lighting)
•Insufficient light: most of the picture is dark
[b]
•Bright subject and dark background
•To record the darkness faithfully
(1) Set the AUTO LOCK selector to the center (auto lock release) position while
the camcorder is in standby, recording, or memory mode.
(2) Press EXPOSURE. The exposure indicator appears on the LCD screen or in the
viewfinder.
(3) Turn the EXPOSURE dial to adjust the exposure.
As you turn the dial, the iris value changes between OPEN and CLOSE and the
gain value changes between 0 dB and 18dB.
To brighten the picture, adjust the level to the + side.
2 1
AUTO
LOCK
•EXP
O
SU
RE
HOLD
F5.6 0dB
3
To return to automatic exposure mode
Set the AUTO LOCK selector to AUTO LOCK or press EXPOSURE. The exposure
indicator disappears from the LCD or viewfinder screen.
If you press PROGRAM AE when adjusting the exposure manually
The exposure comes back to automatic adjustment again.
When you focus in telephoto
You cannot choose F1.6 and F2.0.
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![Shooting with manual adjustment
Releasing the SteadyShot function
When the SteadyShot function is working, the camcorder compensates for camera-
shake.
You can release the SteadyShot function when you do not need to use it. The
indicator appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. Do not use the SteadyShot
function when shooting a stationary object with a tripod.
(1) Press MENU to display the menu in standby or memory mode.
(2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press the dial.
(3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select STEADYSHOT, then press the dial.
(4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select OFF, then press the dial.
(5) Press MENU to erase the menu display.
2-4
CAMERA SET
D ZOOM
16 : 9W I DE
STEADYSHOT
FRAME REC
I NT. REC
CAMERA SET
D ZOOM
[MENU] 16 : 9W I DE
: END
STEADYSHOT ON
FRAME REC OFF
I NT. REC
RETURN
1,5 MENU CAMERA SET
D ZOOM
[MENU] 16 : 9W I DE
: END
STEADYSHOT OFF
FRAME REC
I NT. REC
RETURN
[MENU] : END
To activate the SteadyShot function again
Select ON in step 4, then press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.
Notes on the SteadyShot function
•The SteadyShot function will not correct excessive camera-shake.
•If you use a tele conversion lens (not supplied) or a wide conversion lens (not
supplied), these lens may influence the SteadyShot function.
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![Adjusting recording level manually – Sound
recording level
You can adjust the recording sound level. Use headphones to monitor the sound when
you adjust it.
Setting up the menu
(1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or 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 MIC LEVEL, then press the dial.
(5) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select MANUAL, then press the dial.
(6) Press MENU to erase the menu display.
Advanced Recording Operations
Adjusting the recording level
(7) Press AUDIO LEVEL to display the recording level adjustment display in
standby or recording mode.
(8) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the recording level.
1 POWER
VCR
(CHG)
OFF CAMERA
7
MEMORY
AUDIO LEVEL
2,6 MENU
[a]
30 20 12 0 dB
[b][c]
3,4 TAPE SET
5 TAPE SET
REC MODE REC MODE
AUD I O MODE AUD I O MODE
REMA I N REMA I N
M I C LEVEL M I C LEVEL AUTO
RETURN MANUAL
TAPE SET TAPE SET
8
REC MODE REC MODE
AUD I O MODE AUD I O MODE
REMA I N REMA I N
[MENU] M I C LEVEL
: END AUTO MIC
[MENU] : END LEVEL MANUAL
RETURN RETURN
[MENU] : END [MENU] : END
[a] Recording level meter
[b] Decreases the recording level
[c] Increases the recording level
To clear the recording level adjustment display
Press AUDIO LEVEL again.
To adjust the recording level automatically
Select AUTO in step 5, then press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.
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![Presetting the adjustment for picture
quality – Custom preset
You can preset the camcorder to record the picture with the desired picture quality.
When presetting, adjust the picture by shooting a subject and checking the picture
displayed on a TV using the menu settings.
(1) Press CUSTOM PRESET to display the CUSTOM PRESET menu in standby or
memory mode.
(2) Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.
(3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select SET, then press the dial.
(4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select ON, then press the dial.
(5) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired item, then press the dial.
(6) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the selected item, then press the dial.
Advanced Recording Operations
(7) Press CUSTOM PRESET.
The CUSTOM PRESET menu disappears and the indicator appears on the
LCD screen or in the viewfinder.
1 CUSTOM PRESET
SET OFF
STBY
2-4 CUSTOM PRESET
SET
COLOR LVL
OFF
STBY
COLOR LVL SHARPNESS
CUSTOM SHARPNESS WB SH I FT
PRESET WB SH I FT AE SH I FT
AE SH I FT AGC LIMIT
AGC LIMIT OFF RESET
RESET RETURN
CUSTOM PRESET STBY
SET OFF
COLOR LVL
[CP] : END ON
SHARPNESS
[CP] : END WB SH I FT
AE SH I FT
AGC LIMIT
RESET
RETURN
CUSTOM PRESET STBY
SET ON
COLOR LVL
[CP] : END
SHARPNESS
WB SH I FT
AE SH I FT
AGC LIMIT
7
RESET
RETURN
CUSTOM
PRESET
[CP] : END
5,6 CUSTOM PRESET
SET
COLOR LVL
STBY
SHARPNESS
WB SH I FT
AE SH I FT
AGC LIMIT
RESET
RETURN
CUSTOM PRESET STBY
COLOR LVL
[CP] : END
[CP] : END
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![Interval recording
You can make a time-lapse recording by Example
setting the camcorder to automatically record 1s 1s
and standby sequentially. You can achieve an 9 min 59 s 9 min 59 s
[a] [a]
excellent recording for flowering, emergence,
etc., with this function. [b] [b]
10 min 10 min
[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.
Advanced Recording Operations
(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 MENU 5
1 CAMERA SET
I NT. REC
2 CAMERA SET
I NT. REC
I NTERVAL 30SEC I NTERVAL 30SEC
2-4 REC T I ME
RETURN
REC T I ME
RETURN
1M I N
5M I N
10M I N
[MENU] : END [MENU] : END
CAMERA SET
D ZOOM
16 : 9W I DE
STEADYSHOT
3 CAMERA SET
I NT. REC
4 CAMERA SET
I NT. REC
FRAME REC I NTERVAL I NTERVAL
I NT. REC REC T I ME 0 . 5SEC REC T I ME 0 . 5SEC
RETURN RETURN 1SEC
1 . 5SEC
2SEC
CAMERA SET
D ZOOM
[MENU] 16 : 9W I DE
: END
STEADYSHOT
FRAME REC [MENU] : END [MENU] : END
I NT. REC OFF
RETURN
CAMERA SET
D ZOOM
[MENU] 16 : 9W I DE
: END
STEADYSHOT
FRAME REC
I NT. REC ON
RETURN OFF
SET
[MENU] : END
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![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.
8 POWER
VCR
(CHG)
OFF CAMERA
MEMORY
6 CAMERA SET
D ZOOM
16 : 9W I DE
STEADYSHOT
FRAME REC
I NT. REC ON
RETURN
7 MENU I NTERVAL
[MENU] : END
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.
Even if you press INDEX MARK during interval recording
You cannot mark an index.
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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
Advanced Recording Operations
for about six frames, and returns to recording standby.
(7) Move the subject, and repeat step 6.
1 MENU 6,7
POWER
VCR
(CHG)
OFF CAMERA
MEMORY
2-4
CAMERA SET
D ZOOM
16 : 9W I DE
STEADYSHOT
FRAME REC
I NT. REC
CAMERA SET
D ZOOM
[MENU] 16 : 9W I DE
: END
STEADYSHOT
5 MENU
FRAME REC
FRAME REC OFF
I NT. REC ON
RETURN
CAMERA SET
D ZOOM
[MENU] 16 : 9W I DE
: END
STEADYSHOT
FRAME REC ON
I NT. REC
RETURN
[MENU] : END
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.
•You cannot mark an index during cut recording.
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![Marking an Index
If you mark an index at the scene you want to search for, you can easily search for the
scene later (p. 64).
In recording mode [a]:
Press INDEX MARK.
The “INDEX MARK” indicator appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder for
seven seconds and the index is marked after the indicator disappears.
In standby mode [b]:
Press INDEX MARK.
The “INDEX STBY” indicator appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. And
when you press START/STOP to start recording, the “INDEX MARK” indicator
appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder for seven seconds. The index is marked
after the indicator disappears.
The index signal is marked on the 11th frame from the recording start point (about 0.3
sec).
You can mark an index in VCR mode (p. 88).
[a] [b]
STBY
REC
I NDEX
STBY
INDEX MARK
I NDEX REC
MARK
I NDEX
MARK
To cancel index marking
Press INDEX again in standby mode.
Note on the index
You cannot mark an index after recording.
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program editing
You can duplicate selected scenes (programs) for editing onto a tape without operating
the VCR. Scenes can be selected by frame.
[a] [a]
[b]
Editing
[a] Undesired frame
[b]Moves the scene
Before operating the digital program editing
Preparation 1 Connecting the VCR (p. 73, 74).
Preparation 2 Setting the VCR to operate by infrared rays emitter (p. 76)/Setting the
VCR to operate with an i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) (p. 80).
Preparation 3 Adjusting the synchronization of the VCR (p. 81).
When you dub using the same VCR again, you can skip Preparations 2 and 3.
Using the digital program editing function
Operation 1 Making programs (p. 83).
Operation 2 Performing a digital program editing (Dubbing a tape) (p. 85).
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.
•You cannot send the control signal of the digital program editing through the
(LANC) jack.
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.
Preparation 1: Connecting the VCR
Connect your camcorder and the VCR as shown on pages 73 and 74.
You can use an A/V connecting cable, or an i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable).
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Preparation 2: Setting the VCR to operate by infrared rays
emitter
To edit using the VCR, send the control signal by infrared ray to the remote sensor on
the VCR. When you connect using the A/V cable, this procedure is required.
(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.
(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.
Set the IR SETUP code
(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.
See “About the IR SETUP code ” on the next page.
1
POWER
VCR
(CHG)
OFF CAMERA
MEMORY
3 MENU
4 6-9
OTHERS
BEEP MELODY
COMMANDER
D I SPLAY
V I DEO ED I T
ED I T SET
RETURN OTHERS OTHERS
ED I T SET ED I T SET
CONTROL IR CONTROL IR
ADJ TEST i . L I NK ADJ TEST
“CUT–I N” “CUT–I N”
[MENU] : END “CUT–OUT” “CUT–OUT”
I R SETUP I R SETUP
PAUSEMODE PAUSEMODE
I R TEST I R TEST
RETURN RETURN
5 OTHERS
[MENU] : END [MENU] : END
ED I T SET OTHERS OTHERS
CONTROL IR ED I T SET ED I T SET
ADJ TEST CONTROL CONTROL
“CUT–I N” ADJ TEST ADJ TEST
“CUT–OUT” “CUT–I N” “CUT–I N”
I R SETUP “CUT–OUT” “CUT–OUT”
PAUSEMODE I R SETUP 1 I R SETUP 3
I R TEST PAUSEMODE PAUSEMODE
RETURN I R TEST I R TEST
RETURN RETURN
[MENU] : END
[MENU] : END [MENU] : END
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Setting the buttons 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 button to cancel recording pause on the
VCR, then press the dial.
The correct button depends on your VCR.
Refer to the operating instructions of your VCR.
1,2
OTHERS OTHERS
ED I T SET ED I T SET
CONTROL CONTROL
ADJ TEST ADJ TEST
“CUT–I N” “CUT–I N”
“CUT–OUT” “CUT–OUT”
I R SETUP I R SETUP
PAUSEMODE PAUSE PAUSEMODE PAUSE
I R TEST REC I R TEST
RETURN PB RETURN
[MENU] : END [MENU] : END
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 B.
Setting your camcorder and the VCR to face each other
Locate the infrared ray emitter of your camcorder and face it towards the remote sensor
of the VCR.
Set the devices about 30 cm (about 11 7/8 in) apart, and remove any obstacles between
the devices.
Remote sensor
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Confirming the VCR operation
(1) Insert a recordable tape into the VCR, then set it 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.
2,3
Editing
OTHERS OTHERS
ED I T SET ED I T SET
CONTROL CONTROL
ADJ TEST ADJ TEST
“CUT–I N” “CUT–I N”
“CUT–OUT” ENGAGE “CUT–OUT”
I R SETUP REC PAUSE I R SETUP
PAUSEMODE PAUSEMODE
I R TEST RETURN I R TEST COMPLETE
RETURN EXECUTE RETURN
[MENU] : END [MENU] : END
When the VCR does not operate correctly
Set the IR SETUP code, or select the button to cancel the recording pause on the VCR.
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Preparation 2: Setting the VCR to operate with an i.LINK cable
(DV connecting cable)
When you connect using an i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) (not supplied), follow
the procedures below.
(1) Set the POWER switch to VCR on your camcorder.
(2) Turn the power of the connected VCR on, then set the input selector to DV input.
When you connect a video camera recorder, set its 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 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.
1
POWER
VCR
(CHG)
OFF CAMERA
MEMORY
3 MENU
4,5 6,7
OTHERS
BEEP MELODY
COMMANDER
D I SPLAY
V I DEO ED I T OTHERS OTHERS
ED I T SET ED I T SET ED I T SET
RETURN CONTROL IR CONTROL IR
ADJ TEST ADJ TEST i . L I NK
“CUT–I N” “CUT–I N”
“CUT–OUT” “CUT–OUT”
I R SETUP I R SETUP
[MENU] : END PAUSEMODE PAUSEMODE
I R TEST I R TEST
RETURN RETURN
[MENU] : END [MENU] : END
OTHERS
ED I T SET OTHERS OTHERS
CONTROL IR ED I T SET ED I T SET
ADJ TEST CONTROL IR CONTROL i . L I NK
“CUT–I N” ADJ TEST i . L I NK ADJ TEST
“CUT–OUT” “CUT–I N” “CUT–I N”
I R SETUP “CUT–OUT” “CUT–OUT”
PAUSEMODE I R SETUP I R SETUP
I R TEST PAUSEMODE PAUSEMODE
RETURN I R TEST I R TEST
RETURN RETURN
[MENU] : END
[MENU] : END [MENU] : END
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Preparation 3: Adjusting the synchronization of the VCR
You can adjust the synchronization of your camcorder and the VCR.
Remove the cassette from the camcorder beforehand. We recommend that you prepare
a pen and paper for notes.
When you connect to a Sony VCR using an i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable), and
have set CONTROL to i.LINK, the setup below is not necessary.
(1) Insert a recordable tape into the VCR, then set it to recording pause.
When you connect using an i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) and have set
CONTROL to i.LINK, you do not have to turn the recording VCR to recording
pause mode.
(2) Set the POWER switch to VCR.
(3) Press MENU to display the menu.
Editing
(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 ADJ TEST, then press the dial.
(7) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select EXECUTE, then press the dial.
CUT-IN and CUT-OUT are recorded on an image for five times each to calculate
the numerical values for adjusting the synchronization.
The EXECUTING indicator flashes on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. When
finished, the indicator changes to COMPLETE.
(8) Rewind the tape in the VCR, then start slow playback.
Take a note of the opening numerical value of each CUT-IN and the closing
numerical value of each CUT-OUT.
(9) Calculate the average of all the opening numerical values of each CUT-IN, and the
average of all the closing numerical values of each CUT-OUT.
4-6
OTHERS
ED I T SET
CONTROL
ADJ TEST RETURN
“CUT–I N” EXECUTE
“CUT–OUT”
I R SETUP ENGAGE
PAUSEMODE REC PAUSE
I R TEST
OTHERS
RETURN
ED I T SET
CONTROL
[MENU] : END
ADJ TEST EXECUT I NG
“CUT–I N”
“CUT–OUT” No . 2
I R SETUP IN
PAUSEMODE +215
I R TEST
OTHERS
RETURN
ED I T SET
[MENU] : CONTROL
END
ADJ TEST COMPLETE
“CUT–I N”
“CUT–OUT”
3 MENU I R SETUP
PAUSEMODE
I R TEST
RETURN
[MENU] : END
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(10) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select “CUT-IN,” then press the dial.
(11) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the average numerical value of CUT-IN,
then press the dial.
The calculated start position for recording is set.
(12) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select “CUT-OUT,” then press the dial.
(13) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the average numerical value of CUT-OUT,
then press the dial.
The calculated stop position for recording is set.
(14) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select RETURN, then press the dial.
10,11
OTHERS OTHERS
ED I T SET ED I T SET
CONTROL CONTROL
ADJ TEST ADJ TEST
“CUT–I N” 0 “CUT–I N” 0
“CUT–OUT” “CUT–OUT”
I R SETUP I R SETUP
PAUSEMODE PAUSEMODE
I R TEST I R TEST
RETURN RETURN
[MENU] : END [MENU] : END
12,13
OTHERS OTHERS
ED I T SET ED I T SET
CONTROL CONTROL
ADJ TEST ADJ TEST
“CUT–I N” “CUT–I N”
“CUT–OUT” 0 “CUT–OUT” 0
I R SETUP I R SETUP
PAUSEMODE PAUSEMODE
I R TEST I R TEST
RETURN RETURN
[MENU] : END [MENU] : END
Errors in editing
If you connect your camcorder to Sony equipment with the DV jack, the range of errors
is within +/– 5 frames.
The range may become wider in the following conditions:
•The interval between CUT-IN and CUT-OUT is less than five seconds (p. 83).
•CUT-IN or CUT-OUT is set at the beginning of the tape.
When “ENGAGE REC PAUSE” appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder
Turn the recording VCR to recording pause mode.
Note
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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If the VCR does not operate correctly
Make sure the IR SETUP code is correct; reset if necessary.
When the operations of the VCR do not work with an i.LINK cable
Keep the i.LINK connection, and carry out Preparation 2 (p. 76) again. The audio and
video signals are sent as digital signals.
Operation 1: Making Programs
(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.
Editing
(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 control
buttons, then pause playback (p. 29).
5 2 MENU
STOP REW PLAY FF PAUSE
3,4
OTHERS V I DEO ED I T 0:32:30:14
BEEP MELODY MARK 1 IN
COMMANDER UNDO
D I SPLAY ERASE ALL
V I DEO ED I T START
ED I T SET
RETURN
TOTAL 0:00:00:00
SCENE 0
[MENU] : END [MENU] : END
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(6) Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, or MARK on the Remote Commander.
The CUT-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 operating
buttons, then pause playback (p. 29).
(8) Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, or MARK on the Remote Commander.
The CUT-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 a maximum of 20 programs.
7 6 V I DEO ED I T
MARK
UNDO
ERASE ALL
0:08:55:06
1 OUT
STOP REW PLAY FF PAUSE START
TOTAL 0:00:00:00
SCENE 0
[MENU] : END
8,9
V I DEO ED I T 0:09:07:06 V I DEO ED I T 0:10:01:23
MARK 2 IN MARK 4 IN
UNDO UNDO
ERASE ALL ERASE ALL
START START
TOTAL 0:00:12:13 TOTAL 0:00:47:12
SCENE 1 SCENE 3
[MENU] : END [MENU] : END
On a blank portion of the tape
You cannot set CUT-IN or CUT-OUT on a blank portion of the tape.
Note
The total time of the programs is indicated on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder, however,
if the time code on the tape is not continuous, the time may not be indicated properly.
Erasing the last program
To change the end of the last program, delete the CUT-OUT mark.
To erase the whole program, delete both the CUT-IN and CUT-OUT marks.
(1) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select UNDO, then press the dial. The last set
program mark flashes.
(2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select EXECUTE, then press the dial and the
setting is canceled.
To cancel erasing
Select RETURN in step 2, then press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.
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. All the program marks flash.
(2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select EXECUTE, then press the dial and the
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![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 73 or 86.
Insert a cassette containing the desired scene into the VCR.
[a]
[A]
[b] [c]
[B]
Editing
[C]
[A]: The tape that contains the scene to be superimposed
[B]: The tape to be edited
[C]: The tape after editing
(1) Set the POWER switch to VCR on your camcorder.
(2) On the VCR, locate a point 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.” If the tape counter does not
appear, press DISPLAY.
(5) On your camcorder, locate the insert start point [b] by pressing m, then press
z REC and the button on its right simultaneously, then immediately press X
on your camcorder.
(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 ZERO SET
MEMORY MEMORY
5 REC PAUSE
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Adding an audio sound on a recorded tape
(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. 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. The green X indicator appears on the LCD screen or
in the viewfinder.
(5) Press X 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.
(6) Press x at the point where you want to stop recording.
AUDIO DUB
Editing
POWER switch
Monitoring the new recorded sound
To play back the sound
Adjust the balance between the original sound (ST1) and the new sound (ST2) by
selecting AUDIO MIX in the menu settings (p. 107).
VCR SET
H i F i SOUND
AUD I O M I X
A/V DV OUT ST1 ST2
RETURN
[MENU] : END
If you wait five minutes after 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 for original sound only.
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If you use a tape with cassette memory, you can superimpose the title while
recording or after recording. When you play back the tape, the title is displayed
for five seconds from the point where you superimposed it.
You can select one of eight preset titles and two custom titles (p. 101).
You can also select the color, size and
position of titles.
VACATION
(1) Press TITLE to display the title menu in standby, recording, playback, or
playback pause mode.
Editing
(2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press the dial.
(3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired title, then press the dial.
The title flashes.
(4) 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.
1 TITLE
PRESET TITLE
HELLO!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
HAPPY HOLIDAYS
CONGRATULATIONS!
OUR SWEET BABY
WEDDING
VACATION
THE END
[T I TLE] : END
2 PRESET TITLE
HELLO!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
HAPPY HOLIDAYS
CONGRATULATIONS!
PRESET TITLE
HELLO!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
HAPPY HOLIDAYS
CONGRATULATIONS!
OUR SWEET BABY OUR SWEET BABY
WEDDING WEDDING
VACATION VACATION
THE END THE END
RETURN
[T I TLE] : END [T I TLE] : END
3 PRESET TITLE
HELLO!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
HAPPY HOLIDAYS
CONGRATULATIONS!
TITLE
OUR SWEET BABY VACATION
WEDDING
VACATION
THE END
RETURN
[T I TLE] : END [EXEC] : SAVE [T I TLE] : END
4 SIZE
SIZE
SMALL
LARGE
TITLE
VACATION
VACATION
[EXEC] : SAVE [T I TLE] : END
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Erasing a title
(1) Set the POWER switch to VCR or CAMERA.
(2) Press MENU to display the menu.
(3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press the dial.
(4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select TITLEERASE, then press the dial.
The title erase display appears.
(5) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the title you want to erase, then press
the dial.
The “ERASE OK ?” indicator appears.
(6) Make sure the title is the one you want to erase, and turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC
dial to select OK, then press the dial.
“OK” changes to “EXECUTE.”
(7) Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.
“ERASING” flashes for about two seconds and “COMPLETE” appears after
erasing the title.
2 1
POWER
VCR
MENU
(CHG)
OFF CAMERA
MEMORY
3-5 CM SET
CM SEARCH
TAPE T I TLE
T I TLE DSPL
6,7 T I TLE ERASE
4 PRESENT
ERASE OK ? RETURN
T I TLEERASE OK
I TEM ERASE
ERASE ALL
CM SET T I TLE ERASE
CM SEARCH 4 PRESENT
TAPE T I TLE
[MENU] TEND DSPL
: I TLE [MENU] ERASE OK ?
: END RETURN
T I TLEERASE EXECUTE
I TEM ERASE
ERASE ALL
RETURN
T I TLE ERASE CM SET
CM SEARCH
1 HELLO ! TAPE T I TLE
2 CONGRATULAT I ONS !
[MENU] : END [MENU] TEND DSPL
: I TLE
3 HAPPY NEW YEAR ! T I TLEERASE COMPLETE
4 PRESENT I TEM ERASE
5 GOOD MORN I NG ERASE ALL
6 WEDD I NG RETURN
[MENU] : END [MENU] : END
To cancel erasing
Select RETURN in step 6 or 7, then press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.
To erase all the titles
See “Erasing the cassette memory data” on page 105.
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You can make up to two titles and store them in cassette memory. Each title can
have up to 20 characters.
(1) Press TITLE in the standby, playback, or playback pause mode.
(2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press the dial.
(3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select CUSTOM1 SET or CUSTOM2 SET,
then press the dial.
(4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the column of the desired character,
then press the dial.
(5) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired character, then press the
dial.
(6) Repeat steps 4 and 5 until you have selected all characters and completed the
title.
(7) To finish making your own titles, turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select
Editing
[SET], then press the dial. The title is stored in memory.
(8) Press TITLE to erase the title menu display.
1 2 TITLE SET
CUSTOM1 SET
TITLE SET
CUSTOM1 SET
CUSTOM2 SET CUSTOM2 SET
TITLE RETURN
[T I TLE] : END [T I TLE] : END
PRESET TITLE
HELLO!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
HAPPY HOLIDAYS
CONGRATULATIONS!
OUR SWEET BABY
3 TITLE SET
CUSTOM1 SET
TITLE SET
–––––––––––––––––––––
WEDDING CUSTOM2 SET
VACATION RETURN
THE END
[T I TLE] : END
[T I TLE] : END [T I TLE] : END
4-6 1 TITLE SET
–––––––––––––––––––––
2 TITLE SET
–––––––––––––––––––––
[T I TLE] : END [T I TLE] : END
3 TITLE SET
4 TITLE SET
––––––––––––––––––––– S––––––––––––––––––––
[T I TLE] : END [T I TLE] : END
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![Making your own titles
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 a new
title as desired.
If you take five minutes or longer to enter characters in 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 follow the procedure from step 7 again.
We recommend setting the operation in playback or playback pause mode or removing
the cassette so that your camcorder does not automatically turn off while you are
entering title characters.
To erase a character
Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select [ C ], then press the dial. The last character is
erased.
To enter a space
Select [ ], then select the blank part.
102](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/vx2000manual-100201071925-phpapp01/85/Vx2000-Manual-102-320.jpg)
![Labeling a cassette
If you use a tape with cassette memory, you can label a cassette. The label can
consist of up to 10 characters and is stored in cassette memory. When you insert
the labeled cassette and set the POWER switch to VCR, CAMERA, or
MEMORY, the label is displayed for about five seconds.
(1) Insert the cassette you want to label.
(2) Set the POWER switch to VCR or CAMERA.
(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. The
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.
Editing
(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.
3 MENU
2
POWER
VCR
(CHG)
OFF CAMERA
MEMORY
6-8
4,5 CM SET
CM SEARCH
TAPE T I TLE
T I TLE DSPL
TAPE T I TLE
––––––––––
TAPE T I TLE
––––––––––
T I TLEERASE
I TEM ERASE
ERASE ALL
CM SET
CM SEARCH
TAPE T I TLE – – – – – – – – – –
T I TLE DSPL
[MENU] TEND
: I TLEERASE [MENU] : END [MENU] : END
I TEM ERASE
ERASE ALL
RETURN T I TLE
TAPE
TAPE T I TLE TAPE T I TLE
–––––––––– M– – – – – – – – –
––––––––––
[MENU] : END
[MENU] : END
[MENU] : END [MENU] : END
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![Labeling a cassette
To change the label you have made
Insert the cassette to change the label, and operate in the same way as you do 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 you have superimposed titles in the cassette
When the label is displayed, up to four titles also appear.
When the “-----” indicator has fewer than 10 spaces
The cassette memory is full.
The “-----” indicates the number of characters you can select for the label.
To erase a character
Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select [ C ], then press the dial. The last character is
erased.
To enter a space
Select [ ], then select the blank part.
104](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/vx2000manual-100201071925-phpapp01/85/Vx2000-Manual-104-320.jpg)
![Erasing the cassette memory data
You can erase data stored in cassette memory, each item’s data can be erased separately.
You can also erase all items’ data once.
Erasing each item’s data separately
(1) Set the POWER switch to VCR or CAMERA.
(2) Press MENU to display the menu display.
(3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press the dial.
(4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select ITEM ERASE, then press the dial.
(5) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the item that you want to erase its
data, then press the dial.
Item Meaning
INDEX ALL Erases all the index data.
Editing
TITLE ALL Erases all the title data.
DATE ALL Erases all the date data.
PHOTO ALL Erases all the photo data.
(6) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select OK, then press the dial. “OK” changes
to “EXECUTE.”
(7) Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.
“ERASING” flashes for about two seconds and “COMPLETE” appears after
erasing the selected item’s data.
1 POWER
3-5 CM SET
CM SEARCH
TAPE T I TLE
T I TLE DSPL
T I TLEERASE
VCR
I TEM ERASE
ERASE ALL
(CHG)
CM SET
OFF CAMERA
CM SEARCH
TAPE T I TLE
T I TLE DSPL
MEMORY
[MENU] TEND
: I TLEERASE
I TEM ERASE
ERASE ALL
RETURN
CM SET
I TEM ERASE
I NDEX ALL
2 MENU
T I TLE ALL
[MENU] : END ALL
DATE
PHOTO ALL
RETURN
[MENU] : END
6-7
CM SET CM SET
I TEM ERASE I TEM ERASE
I NDEX ALL RETURN I NDEX ALL COMPLETE
T I TLE ALL OK T I TLE ALL
DATE ALL DATE ALL
PHOTO ALL PHOTO ALL
RETURN RETURN
[MENU] : END [MENU] : END
To cancel erasing
Select RETURN in step 6 or 7, then press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. 105](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/vx2000manual-100201071925-phpapp01/85/Vx2000-Manual-105-320.jpg)
![— 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 standby, or when the POWER switch is set to VCR or MEMORY, press
MENU.
(2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired icon, then press the dial to
set it.
(3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired item, then press the dial to
set it.
(4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired mode, then press the dial
to set it.
(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. 108).
1 2
MANUAL SET
Customizing Your Camcorder
AUTO SHTR
CAMERA VCR PROG. SCAN
OTHERS
MANUAL SET VCR SET WORLD TIME
AUTO SHTR H i F i SOUND BEEP
MENU PROG. SCAN AUD I O M I X
COMMANDER
A/V DV OUT
DISPLAY
REC LAMP
COLOR BAR
[MENU] : END
OTHERS
[MENU] : END [MENU] : END
WORLD TIME 0 HR
BEEP
COMMANDER
DISPLAY
MEMORY REC LAMP
COLOR BAR
RETURN
MANUAL SET
AUTO SHTR
3 OTHERS
WORLD TIME
BEEP
0 HR
OTHERS
WORLD TIME
BEEP
COMMANDER ON
[MENU] : END DISPLAY
REC LAMP
COLOR BAR
[MENU] : END
RETURN
OTHERS
WORLD TIME
BEEP
COMMANDER ON
DISPLAY OFF
REC LAMP
COLOR BAR
RETURN
4
OTHERS
WORLD TIME
BEEP
COMMANDER ON
DISPLAY OFF
REC LAMP
COLOR BAR
RETURN
OTHERS
WORLD TIME
BEEP
COMMANDER OFF
DISPLAY
REC LAMP
COLOR BAR
RETURN
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![Resetting the date and time
The default clock setting is set to Tokyo time for the models sold in Japan, and New
York time for other models.
If you do not use your camcorder for about four months, the date and time settings may
be released (bars may appear) because the vanadium-lithium battery installed in your
camcorder will have been discharged (p. 158).
First, set the year, then the month, the day, the hour and then the minute.
(1) Press MENU to display the menu in the standby mode.
(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 to 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 erase the menu display.
1,7 MENU 2 3
MANUAL SET SETUP MENU SETUP MENU
AUTO SHTR CLOCK SET JAN 1 2000 CLOCK SET
PROG. SCAN LTR SIZE 1 2 : 0 0 : 0 0AM LTR SIZE
DEMO MODE DEMO MODE 2000 JAN 1
RETURN RETURN
12 00 AM
[MENU] : END [MENU] : END [MENU] : END
6
4
SETUP MENU SETUP MENU
CLOCK SET CLOCK SET JUL 4 2000
LTR SIZE LTR SIZE 5 : 3 0 : 0 0PM
DEMO MODE 2000 JUL 4 DEMO MODE
RETURN RETURN
2000 JAN 1 2000 JAN 1 5 30 PM
[MENU] : END [MENU] : END
12 00 AM 12 00 AM
The year changes as follows:
1995 1996 2000 2079
If you do not set the date and time
“– –:– –:– –” (time) and “--- -- ----” (date) are 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.
114 •12:00 PM stands for noon.](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/vx2000manual-100201071925-phpapp01/85/Vx2000-Manual-114-320.jpg)
![Using a “Memory Stick” – introduction
Selecting the image quality mode
You can select the image quality mode in still picture recording. The default setting is
SUPER FINE.
(1) Set the POWER switch to VCR or MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK switch
is set to the right (unlock) position.
(2) Press MENU to display the menu.
(3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press the dial.
(4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select QUALITY, then press the dial.
(5) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired image quality, then press
the dial.
1 POWER 3 MEMORY SET
CONT I NUOUS
QUAL I TY
VCR
PR I NT MARK
PROTECT
(CHG)
SL I DE SHOW
OFF CAMERA
DELETE ALL
FORMAT
MEMORY
[MENU] : END
4 MEMORY SET
CONT I NUOUS
QUAL I TY
PR I NT MARK
SUPER F I NE
PROTECT
SL I DE SHOW
DELETE ALL
FORMAT
RETURN
[MENU] : END
5 MEMORY SET
CONT I NUOUS
QUAL I TY
PR I NT MARK
SFN
SUPER F I NE
F I NE
2 MENU
PROTECT
SL I DE SHOW
DELETE ALL
FORMAT
STANDARD
RETURN
[MENU] : END
Image quality settings
Setting (Display) Meaning
SUPER FINE (SFN) This is the highest image quality in this camcorder. The
number of still images you can record is fewer than FINE.
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.
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![Recording still images on a “Memory
Stick” – Memory Photo recording
You can record still images on a “Memory Stick.”
Before operation
Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.
(1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to
the right (unlock) position.
(2) Keep pressing PHOTO lightly until the desired still picture appears. The green
z mark stops flashing, then lights up. The brightness of the picture and focus
are re-adjusted, being targeted for the middle of the picture and are fixed.
Recording does not start yet.
(3) Press PHOTO deeply. The shutter clicks and the image is frozen. The image
displayed on the screen will be recorded on the “Memory Stick.” Recording is
complete when the bar scroll indicator disappears.
1 POWER
VCR
(CHG)
OFF CAMERA
MEMORY
[a]
2 SFN 1/6
3 SFN
PHOTO
[b] PHOTO
[a] The number of images that can be recorded on the “Memory Stick”
[b] The number of recorded images
When the POWER switch is set to MEMORY
The following functions do not work: wide TV mode, digital effect, picture effect, title,
digital zoom, fader, shutter speed (1/30 or smaller) adjustment, and low lux mode and
sports lesson mode in PROGRAM AE. (The indicator flashes in the low lux or sports
lesson mode.)
Note
When you press the PHOTO button lightly at step 2, the focus of the image seems to be
momentarily out.
120](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/vx2000manual-100201071925-phpapp01/85/Vx2000-Manual-120-320.jpg)
![Recording still images on a “Memory Stick” – 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.
Recording images continuously
You can record still images continuously. Select one of the two modes described below
before recording.
Continuous mode [a]
You can four record still images continuously. The number of images is in accordance
with remaining capacity of the “Memory Stick.”
Multi screen mode [b]
You can record nine still images continuously on a single page.
“Memory Stick” Operations
[a] [b]
While pressing down PHOTO, the camcorder shoots still images continuously. The
maximum number of recordable still images is up to four. If you release the button
during shooting, the recording stops even if it is in progress.
121](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/vx2000manual-100201071925-phpapp01/85/Vx2000-Manual-121-320.jpg)
![Recording still images on a “Memory Stick” – Memory Photo
recording
(1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to
the right (unlock) position.
(2) Press MENU to display the menu.
(3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press the dial.
(4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select CONTINUOUS, then press the dial.
(5) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired setting, then press the
dial.
1 POWER
2
VCR
MENU
(CHG)
OFF CAMERA
MEMORY
3 4 MEMORY SET
CONT I NUOUS OFF
QUAL I TY
PR I NT MARK
PROTECT
MEMORY SET
CONT I NUOUS OFF
QUAL I TY ON
PR I NT MARK MULT I SCRN
PROTECT
SL I DE SHOW SL I DE SHOW
DELETE ALL DELETE ALL
FORMAT FORMAT
RETURN RETURN
[MENU] : END [MENU] : END
MEMORY SET
5
CONT I NUOUS MEMORY SET
QUAL I TY CONT I NUOUS ON
PR I NT MARK QUAL I TY
PROTECT PR I NT MARK
SL I DE SHOW PROTECT
DELETE ALL SL I DE SHOW
FORMAT DELETE ALL
FORMAT
RETURN
[MENU] : END
[MENU] : END
Continuous shooting settings
Setting Meaning (indicator on the screen)
OFF Your camcorder shoots one image at a time. (no indicator)
ON Your camcorder shoots four still images at about 0.5 sec intervals. (
)
MULTI SCRN Your camcorder shoots nine still images at about 0.5 sec intervals
and displays the images on a single page divided into nine boxes.
( )
If the capacity of the “Memory Stick” becomes full
” FULL” appears on the screen, and you cannot record still pictures on this “Memory
Stick.”
The number of images in continuous shooting
The number of images you can shoot continuously varies depending on the remaining
capacity of the “Memory Stick.” The shutter always clicks four times, however, the
number of images recordable may be less than four.
122](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/vx2000manual-100201071925-phpapp01/85/Vx2000-Manual-122-320.jpg)
![Copying still images from a mini DV tape
– Photo save
Using the search function, you can automatically take in only still images from mini DV
tapes and record them on a “Memory Stick” in sequence.
Before operation
•Insert a recorded mini DV tape into your camcorder and rewind the tape.
•Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.
(1) Set the POWER switch to VCR.
(2) Press MENU to display the menu.
(3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press the dial.
(4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select PHOTO SAVE, then press the dial.
“PHOTO BUTTON” appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder.
(5) Press PHOTO deeply. The still image from the mini DV tape is recorded on the
“Memory Stick.” The number of still images copied is displayed. “END” is
displayed when copying is completed.
1 POWER
5 PHOTO SAVE 00 : 00 : 00 : 00
VCR
4 / 15
SFN
PHOTO
(CHG)
SAV I NG
OFF CAMERA
0
MEMORY
[MENU] : END
2
PHOTO SAVE 00 : 30 : 00 : 00
8 / 15
MENU SFN
END
4
[MENU] : END
3 MEMORY SET
QUAL I TY
PR I NT MARK
PROTECT
PHOTO SAVE
[MENU] : END
4 MEMORY SET
QUAL I TY
PR I NT MARK
PROTECT
PHOTO SAVE READY
PHOTO SAVE 00 : 00 : 00 : 00
4 / 15
SFN
RETURN
PHOTO BUTTON
[MENU] : END [PHOTO] : START [MENU] : END
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![Viewing a still picture – Memory Photo playback
A red B mark appears above the image that is displayed before changing to the index
screen mode.
MEMORY – : to display the previous six images
MEMORY + : to display the following six images
If you select the desired image by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the
dial, the selected image will be displayed on full screen.
7 8 9
10 11 12
[b]
100-0019 12 / 19
[a]
[a] File name
[b] B mark
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.
Files modified with personal computers
These files may not be displayed on the index screen. Image files shot with other
equipment may not be displayed on the index screen either.
Note
When displaying the index screen, a 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.
Viewing the recorded images using a personal computer
The image data recorded with your camcorder is compressed in the JPEG format. If you
use the application software, “PictureGear 4.1Lite” supplied with your camcorder, you
can see images recorded on a “Memory Stick” on a computer screen. Use the Memory
Stick Reader/Writer supplied with your camcorder, the Memory Stick/PC card kit or
PC card adaptor for Memory Stick (not supplied) for this operation. For detailed
instructions on operation, refer to the operating instructions of the serial port adaptor,
Memory Stick/PC card kit or PC card adaptor for Memory Stick and your application
software. For details, refer to the operating instructions of your accessory.
•Do not modify the directory of the file that corresponds to the DCF98 standard. The
modified file will not be read.
•If you use the new “Memory Stick,” be sure to use it first with this camcorder.
Recommended Windows environment
•OS: Microsoft Windows 98 standard installation
Operation in an environment upgraded to Windows 98 is not assured.
•CPU: MMX Pentium 200 MHz or faster
Recommended Macintosh environment
•OS: Mac OS system 8.5/8.6 standard installation
134 •Model: iMac/G3](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/vx2000manual-100201071925-phpapp01/85/Vx2000-Manual-134-320.jpg)
![Playing back images continuously
– SLIDE SHOW
You can automatically play back images in sequence. This function is useful especially
when checking recorded images or during a presentation.
Before operation
Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.
(1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to
the right (unlock) position.
(2) Press MENU to display the menu.
(3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press the dial.
(4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select SLIDE SHOW, then press the dial.
(5) Press MEMORY PLAY. Your camcorder plays back the images recorded on the
“Memory Stick” in sequence.
1 POWER
VCR
(CHG)
OFF CAMERA
“Memory Stick” Operations
MEMORY
2 MENU
3 MEMORY SET
CONT I NUOUS
QUAL I TY
PR I NT MARK
PROTECT
SL I DE SHOW
DELETE ALL
FORMAT
[MENU] : END
5 PLAY
4 MEMORY SET
CONT I NUOUS
QUAL I TY
PR I NT MARK
PROTECT
SL I DE SHOW
100-0019
10 / 15
SL I DE SHOW READY
DELETE ALL
FORMAT
RETURN
[MENU] : END [M PLAY] : START [MENU] : END
To stop or end 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
Be sure to follow the steps again from the beginning.
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![Preventing accidental erasure
– Image protection
To prevent accidental erasure of important images, you can protect selected images.
Before operation
Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.
(1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VCR. Make sure that the LOCK switch
is set to the right (unlock) position.
(2) Play back the image you want to protect (p. 132).
(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 erase the menu display. The “-“ mark is displayed beside
the data file name of the protected image.
1 POWER
VCR
(CHG)
OFF CAMERA
MEMORY
3,7 MENU 4 MEMORY SET
CONT I NUOUS
QUAL I TY
PR I NT MARK
PROTECT
SL I DE SHOW
DELETE ALL
FORMAT
[MENU] : END
5 MEMORY SET
CONT I NUOUS
QUAL I TY
PR I NT MARK
PROTECT OFF
10 / 15 MEMORY SET
CONT I NUOUS
QUAL I TY
PR I NT MARK
PROTECT ON
10 / 15
SL I DE SHOW SL I DE SHOW OFF
DELETE ALL DELETE ALL
FORMAT FORMAT
RETURN RETURN
[MENU] : END [MENU] : END
6 MEMORY SET
CONT I NUOUS
QUAL I TY
PR I NT MARK
PROTECT ON
10 / 15
SL I DE SHOW
DELETE ALL
FORMAT
RETURN
[MENU] : END
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.
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![Deleting images
You can delete images stored in a “Memory Stick.”
Deleting selected images
Before operation
Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.
(1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VCR. Make sure that the LOCK switch
is set to the right (unlock) position.
(2) Play back the image you want to delete (p. 132).
(3) Press MEMORY DELETE. “DELETE?” appears on the LCD screen or in the
viewfinder.
(4) Press MEMORY DELETE again. The selected image is deleted.
1 POWER
VCR
“Memory Stick” Operations
(CHG)
OFF CAMERA
MEMORY
3,4 DELETE
100-0019
10 / 15
DELETE DELETE?
[DELETE] : DEL [ – ] : CANCEL
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 mark to the desired image 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 be deleted
carefully before deleting them.
While “DELETING” appears
Do not turn the POWER switch or press any buttons.
If the write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to LOCK
You cannot delete any image.
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![Deleting images
Deleting all the images
You can delete all the unprotected images in a “Memory Stick.”
Before operation
Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.
(1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to
the right (unlock) position.
(2) Press MENU to display the menu.
(3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press the dial.
(4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select DELETE ALL, then press the dial.
(5) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select OK, then press the dial. “OK” changes
to “EXECUTE.”
(6) Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. “DELETING” appears on the LCD screen or
in the viewfinder. When all the unprotected images are deleted, “COMPLETE”
is displayed.
1 POWER
VCR
(CHG)
OFF CAMERA
MEMORY
2 MENU 3 MEMORY SET
CONT I NUOUS
QUAL I TY
PR I NT MARK
PROTECT
SL I DE SHOW
DELETE ALL
FORMAT
[MENU] : END
4 MEMORY SET
CONT I NUOUS
QUAL I TY
PR I NT MARK
PROTECT
MEMORY SET
CONT I NUOUS
QUAL I TY
PR I NT MARK
PROTECT
SL I DE SHOW SL I DE SHOW
DELETE ALL READY DELETE ALL RETURN
FORMAT FORMAT OK
RETURN RETURN
[MENU] : END [MENU] : END
5 MEMORY SET
CONT I NUOUS
QUAL I TY
PR I NT MARK
PROTECT
MEMORY SET
CONT I NUOUS
QUAL I TY
PR I NT MARK
PROTECT
SL I DE SHOW SL I DE SHOW
DELETE ALL RETURN DELETE ALL RETURN
FORMAT OK FORMAT EXECUTE
RETURN RETURN
[MENU] : END [MENU] : END
6 MEMORY SET
CONT I NUOUS
QUAL I TY
PR I NT MARK
PROTECT
MEMORY SET
CONT I NUOUS
QUAL I TY
PR I NT MARK
PROTECT
SL I DE SHOW SL I DE SHOW
DELETE ALL DELET I NG DELETE ALL COMPLETE
FORMAT FORMAT
RETURN RETURN
[MENU] : END [MENU] : END
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![Writing a print mark – Print mark
You can specify the recorded still image to be printed out. This function is useful for
printing out still images later.
Your camcorder conforms with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standard for
specifying the still images to print out.
Before operation
Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.
(1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VCR. Make sure that the LOCK switch
is set to the right (unlock) position.
(2) Play back the image to be printed out (p. 132).
(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 erase the menu display. The “ ” mark is displayed beside
the data file name of an image.
1 POWER
VCR
(CHG)
OFF CAMERA
MEMORY
3,7 MENU 4 MEMORY SET
CONT I NUOUS
QUAL I TY
PR I NT MARK
PROTECT
SL I DE SHOW
DELETE ALL
FORMAT
[MENU] : END
5 MEMORY SET
CONT I NUOUS
QUAL I TY
PR I NT MARK OFF
PROTECT
10 / 12 MEMORY SET
CONT I NUOUS
QUAL I TY
PR I NT MARK ON
PROTECT OFF
10 / 12
SL I DE SHOW SL I DE SHOW
DELETE ALL DELETE ALL
FORMAT FORMAT
RETURN RETURN
[MENU] : END [MENU] : END
6 MEMORY SET
CONT I NUOUS
QUAL I TY
PR I NT MARK ON
PROTECT
10 / 12
SL I DE SHOW
DELETE ALL
FORMAT
RETURN
[MENU] : END
To cancel writing print marks
Select OFF in step 6, then press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.
If the write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to LOCK
You cannot write print marks on still images.
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![Usable cassettes
Audio mode
12-bit mode: The original sound can be recorded in stereo 1, and the new sound in
stereo 2 in 32 kHz. The balance between stereo 1 and stereo 2 can be adjusted by
selecting AUDIO MIX in the menu settings during playback. Both sounds can be played
back.
16-bit mode: A new sound cannot be recorded but the original sound can be recorded in
high quality. Moreover, it can also play back sound recorded in 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz or
48 kHz. When playing back a tape recorded in the 16-bit mode, 16BIT indicator appears
on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder.
When you play back a dual sound track tape
When you play back a dual sound track tape recorded in a stereo system, set HiFi
SOUND to the desired mode in the menu settings (p. 107).
Sound from speaker
HiFi SOUND Playing back Playing back a dual
mode a stereo tape sound track tape
STEREO Stereo Main sound and
sub sound
1 Left sound Main sound
2 Right sound Sub sound
You cannot record dual sound programs on your camcorder.
Notes on the mini DV cassette
When affixing a label on the mini DV cassette
Be sure to affix a label only on the locations as illustrated below [a] so as not to cause
malfunction of your camcorder.
After using the mini DV cassette
Rewind the tape to the beginning, put the cassette in its case, and store it in an upright
position.
If the cassette memory function does not work
Reinsert a cassette a few times. The gold-plated connector of mini DV cassettes may be
dirty or dusty.
Cleaning the connector
If the gold-plated connector of mini DV cassettes is dirty or dusty, you may not operate
the function using cassette memory. Clean up the gold-plated connector with cotton-
wool swab, about every 10 times ejection of a cassette. [b]
Do not affix a label
around this border. [b]
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![Using your camcorder abroad
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].
AC-L10A/L10B/L10C
[a] [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,
Additional Information
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 107 for more information.
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![Maintenance information and precautions
Removing Dust from Inside the Viewfinder
Before cleaning, remove the sticker below the viewfinder lens adjustment lever.
(1) While holding down the hook 1, slide the eyecup in the direction of the arrow
and remove it out 2.
(2) Clean the surface with a commercially available blower.
1 2
Additional Information
To reattach the eyecup
Do step 1 above sliding the eyecup in the reverse direction of the arrow.
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
on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder.
If the above problem, [a] or [b] occurs, clean the video heads for 10 seconds with the
Sony DVM12CL cleaning cassette (not supplied). Check the picture and if the above
problem persists, repeat cleaning.
[a] [b]
or
Cleaning the LCD screen
If fingerprints or dust make the LCD screen dirty, we recommend using a LCD
Cleaning Cloth (not supplied) to clean the LCD screen.
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![Quick Function Guide
Functions to adjust exposure (in the recording mode)
•In insufficient light Low lux mode (p. 55)
•In dark environments such as sunset, fireworks, or Sunset & moon mode (p. 55)
general night views
•Shooting backlit subjects BACK LIGHT (p. 22)
•In spotlight, such as at the theater or a formal event SPOT LIGHT (p. 23)
Functions to give images more impact (in the recording mode)
•Smooth transition between scenes FADER (p. 37)
•Taking a still picture PHOTO (p. 31, 120)
•Digital processing of images PICTURE EFFECT (p. 39)/
DIGITAL EFFECT (p. 40)
•Superimposing a title TITLE (p. 97)
Functions to give a natural appearance to your recordings
(in the recording mode)
•Preventing deterioration of picture quality in digital D ZOOM [MENU] (p. 107)
zoom
•Focusing manually Manual focus (p. 58)
•Recording fast-moving subjects Sports lesson mode (p. 55)
Functions to be used in editing (in the recording mode)
•Watching the picture on a wide-screen TV Wide mode (p. 36)
•Viewing images using a personal computer “Memory Stick” (p. 115)
Functions to be used after recording (in the playback mode)
•Digital processing of recorded images PICTURE EFFECT (p. 71)/
DIGITAL EFFECT (p. 72)
•Displaying the date/time or various settings when Data code (p. 28)
you recorded
•Quickly locating a desired scene Zero set memory (p. 63)
•Searching for scenes having a title Title search (p. 66)
•Searching for scenes recorded in the photo mode Photo search (p. 69)
•Scanning scenes recorded in the photo mode Photo scan (p. 70)
•Playing back monaural sound or sub sound HiFi SOUND [MENU] (p. 107)
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Vx2000 Manual
- 1. 3-060-791-11 (1) Digital Video Camera Recorder 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. Model No. DCR-VX2000 Model No. AC- Serial No. Serial No. DCR-VX2000 ©2000 Sony Corporation
- 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. For the customers in the U.S.A. WARNING If you have any questions about this product, you may call: Sony Customer Information Center 1- To prevent fire or shock hazard, do 800-222-SONY (7669) or write to: Sony Customer not expose the unit to rain or Information Center 1 Sony Drive, Mail Drop #T1- 11, Park Ridge, NJ 07656 moisture. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-VX2000 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 1 Sony Drive, Park Ridge, NJ, 07656 USA Telephone No.: 201-930-6972 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions.: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. CAUTION You are cautioned that any changes or modifications This symbol is intended to alert not expressly approved in this manual could void your the user to the presence of authority to operate this equipment. uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure Note: that may be of sufficient This equipment has been tested and found to comply magnitude to constitute a risk of with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to electric shock to persons. Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful This symbol is intended to alert interference in a residential installation. This the user to the presence of equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in important operating and accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful maintenance (servicing) interference to radio communications. However, there instructions in the literature is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a accompanying the appliance. particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, Never expose the battery pack to temperatures which can be determined by turning the equipment off above 140 °F (60 °C) such as in a car parked in and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the the sun or under direct sunlight. interference by one or more of the following measures: — Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. For customers in the U.S.A. and — Increase the separation between the equipment and CANADA receiver. — Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM ION BATTERY. different from that to which the receiver is connected. LITHIUM ION BATTERY. — Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV DISPOSE OF PROPERLY. technician for help. You can return your unwanted lithium ion batteries For customers in CANADA to your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center. CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE Note: In some areas the disposal of lithium ion BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. batteries in household or business trash may be prohibited. “Memory Stick” For the Sony Service Center nearest you call For the customers in the U.S.A. 1-800-222-SONY (United States only). This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. For the Sony Factory Service Center nearest you call Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) 416-499-SONY (Canada only). This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium including interference that may cause undesired operation. ion battery. For customers in CANADA This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian 2 ICES-003.
- 3. Table of contents Quick Start Guide ............................................... 4 Editing Getting started Dubbing a tape .................................................. 73 Using this manual ............................................... 6 Dubbing only desired scenes Checking supplied accessories ......................... 8 – Digital program editing ............................. 75 Step 1 Preparing the power supply ................ 9 Using with an analog video unit and a PC Step 2 Inserting a cassette ............................... 14 – Signal convert function .............................. 86 Recording video or TV programs .................. 87 Recording – Basics Inserting a scene from a VCR Recording a picture .......................................... 15 – Insert editing ............................................... 91 Shooting backlit subjects (BACK Audio dubbing .................................................. 93 LIGHT) .......................................... 22 Superimposing a title ....................................... 97 Using the spot light function ............ 23 Making your own titles .................................. 101 Self-timer recording ........................... 24 Labeling a cassette .......................................... 103 Erasing the cassette memory data ................ 105 Checking the recording – END SEARCH / EDITSEARCH / Rec Review ....................... 25 Customizing Your Camcorder Playback – Basics Changing the menu settings ......................... 107 Resetting the date and time ........................... 114 Playing back a tape ........................................... 26 Viewing the recording on TV ......................... 30 “Memory Stick” Operations Advanced Recording Operations Using a “Memory Stick” – introduction ...... 115 Recording still images on a “Memory Stick” Recording a still image on a tape – Memory Photo recording ........................ 120 – Tape Photo recording ................................. 31 Superimposing a still image in a “Memory Shooting with all the pixels Stick” on a moving picture – PROG. SCAN ............................................... 34 – MEMORY MIX .......................................... 124 Using the guide frame ..................................... 35 Recording an image from a mini DV tape as a Using the wide mode ....................................... 36 still image ...................................................... 127 Using the fader function .................................. 37 Copying still images from a mini DV tape Using special effects – Picture effect .............. 39 – Photo save .................................................. 130 Using special effects – Digital effect .............. 40 Viewing a still picture – Memory Photo Shooting with manual adjustment ................. 43 playback ........................................................ 132 Adjusting the white balance ........................... 49 Copying an image recorded on a “Memory Adjusting recording level manually – Sound Stick” to mini DV tapes ............................... 135 recording level ................................................ 51 Playing back images continuously Presetting the adjustment for picture quality – SLIDE SHOW ............................................ 137 – Custom preset ............................................. 53 Preventing accidental erasure Using the PROGRAM AE function ................ 55 – Image protection ....................................... 138 Focusing manually ........................................... 58 Deleting images .............................................. 139 Interval recording ............................................. 59 Writing a print mark – Print mark ............... 142 Frame by frame recording – Cut recording .. 61 Marking an Index ............................................. 62 Additional Information Advanced Playback Operations Usable cassettes ............................................... 143 About i.LINK ................................................... 145 Quickly locating a scene using the zero set Troubleshooting .............................................. 146 memory function ........................................... 63 Self-diagnosis display .................................... 152 Searching for a recording by index Warning indicators and messages ............... 153 – Index search ................................................. 64 Using your camcorder abroad ...................... 155 Searching the boundaries of recorded tape by Maintenance information and title – Title search ........................................... 66 precautions ................................................... 156 Searching a recording by date Specifications ................................................... 161 – Date search ................................................... 67 Searching for a photo Quick Reference – Photo search/Photo scan ........................... 69 Identifying the parts and controls ................ 162 Playing back a tape with picture effects ........ 71 Quick Function Guide .................................... 170 Playing back a tape with digital effects ......... 72 Index ................................................................. 171 3
- 4. Quick Start Guide This guide introduces you to the basic way of recording/ playback. See the pages in parentheses “( )” for more information. Connecting the power cord (p. 13) Use the battery pack when using your camcorder outdoors (p. 9). Connect the plug with its v mark facing toward the LCD panel side. AC power adaptor Open the DC IN jack (supplied) cover. Quick Start Guide Inserting a cassette (p. 14) 1 While pressing the 2 Push the middle 3 Close the cassette small blue button on portion of the back of compartment by the EJECT switch, the cassette to insert it. pressing the PUSH slide it in the direction Insert the cassette into mark on it. of the arrow. the cassette compartment with the 4 Close the cassette lid window facing out by pressing the and the write-protect PUSH button on the tab facing upward. cassette lid. Window PUSH 4 Write-protect tab
- 5. Recording a picture (p. 15) Viewfinder When the LCD panel 1 Remove the hood cap. is closed, use the viewfinder placing your eye against its eyecup. 4 Press START/ 2 Set the POWER switch to STOP. Your CAMERA while pressing the camcorder small green button. The date starts and time is indicated for five recording. To seconds. stop recording, POWER press START/ VCR STOP again. 3 Slide OPEN (CHG) OPEN OFF CAMERA POWER back in the VCR B mark MEMORY (CHG) direction to OFF CAMERA Quick Start Guide open the If the ND1 or ND2 indicator MEMORY LCD panel. flashes, see page 46. Monitoring the playback picture on the LCD screen (p. 26) POWER 1 Set the POWER VCR switch to VCR while (CHG) OFF CAMERA pressing the small MEMORY green button. NOTE Do not pick up your camcorder by holding the viewfinder, the LCD panel, the battery pack, or the microphone. 2 Press m to rewind the REW tape. 3 Press N to start PLAY playback. 5
- 6. — 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 or a melody 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 or not the tape has cassette memory are: •Searching the end point of the recording – end search (p. 25, 29) •Searching a recording by index – index search (p. 64) •Searching a recording by date – date search (p. 67) •Searching for a photo – photo search (p. 69). The functions you can operate only with cassette memory are: •Searching the boundaries of recorded tape by title – title search (p. 66) •Superimposing a title (p. 97) •Making your own titles (p. 101) •Labeling a cassette (p. 103). For details, see page 143. You see this mark in the introduction of the features that are operated only with cassette memory. Tapes with cassette memory are marked with (Cassette Memory). 6
- 7. 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. Getting started Copyright precautions Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the provision of the copyright laws. Precautions on camcorder care •The LCD screen and the viewfinder are manufactured using high-precision technology. However, there may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (red, blue, green or white) that constantly appear on the LCD screen and in the viewfinder. These points occur normally in the manufacturing process and do not affect the recorded picture in any way. Effective ratio of pixels and/or screen is 99.99% or more. •Do not let your camcorder get wet. Keep your camcorder away from rain and sea water. Letting your camcorder get wet may cause your camcorder to malfunction. Sometimes this malfunction cannot be repaired [a]. •Never leave your camcorder exposed to temperatures above 60 °C (140 °F), such as in a car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight [b]. •Do not place your camcorder so as to point the viewfinder or the LCD screen or lens toward the sun. The inside of the viewfinder, LCD screen, or lens may be damaged [c]. [a] [b] [c] Contents of the recording cannot be compensated if recording or playback is not made due to a malfunction of the camcorder, video tape, etc. 7
- 8. Checking supplied accessories Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 qa qs 1 Wireless Remote Commander (1) 7 A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 30, 73) (p. 167) 8 Hood cap (1) (p. 15) 2 AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power 9 Shoulder strap (1) (p. 165) adaptor (1), Power cord (1) (p. 10) 0 Application software: PictureGear 3 NP-F330 battery pack (1) (p. 9, 10) 4.1Lite (CD ROM) (1) (p. 134) 4 Size AA (R6) battery for Remote qa Lens hood (1) (p. 164) Commander (2) (p. 168) qs Eyecup (large) (1) (p. 19) 5 Memory Stick Reader/Writer (1), USB cable (1) 6 “Memory Stick” (1) (p. 115) 8
- 9. Step 1 Preparing the power supply Installing the battery pack Install the battery pack to use your camcorder outdoors. (1) Lift up the viewfinder. Getting started (2) Insert the battery pack in the direction of the V mark on the battery pack. Slide the battery pack until it is locked. 1 2 To remove the battery pack Lift up the viewfinder. Slide the battery pack out in the direction of the arrow while pressing BATT RELEASE down. BATT RELEASE 9
- 10. Step 1 Preparing the power supply Charging the battery pack Use the battery pack after charging it. Your camcorder operates only with the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (L series). (1) Open the DC IN jack cover and connect the AC power adaptor supplied with your camcorder to the DC IN jack with the plug’s v mark facing toward the LCD panel side. (2) Connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor. (3) Connect the power cord to a wall outlet. (4) Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG). Charging begins. The remaining battery time is indicated in minutes on the display window. When the remaining battery indicator changes to u, 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 on the display window. Fully charging the battery allows you to use the battery longer than usual. 4 POWER VCR 1 (CHG) OFF CAMERA MEMORY After charging the battery pack Disconnect the AC power adaptor from the DC IN jack on your camcorder. Note on the remaining battery time indicator The remaining battery time indicator on the LCD screen/display window or in the viewfinder indicates the recording time using the viewfinder. 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 to be displayed. Notes •Prevent metallic objects from coming into contact with the metal parts of the DC plug of the AC power adaptor. This may cause a short-circuit, damaging the AC power adaptor. •Keep the battery pack dry. •When the battery pack is not to be used for a long time, charge the battery pack once 10 fully, and then use it until it fully discharges again. Keep the battery pack in a cool place.
- 11. Step 1 Preparing the power supply Until your camcorder calculates the actual remaining battery time “- - - - min” appears in the display window. While charging the battery pack, no indicator appears or the indicator flashes in the display window in the following cases: Getting started – The battery pack is not installed correctly. – The AC power adaptor is disconnected. – Something is wrong with the battery pack. Charging time Battery pack Full charge (Normal charge) NP-F330 (supplied) 150 (90) NP-F530/F550 210 (150) NP-F730/F730H/F750 300 (240) NP-F930/F950 390 (330) NP-F960 420 (360) Approximate minutes to charge an empty battery pack Recording time Recording with Recording with Battery pack the viewfinder the LCD screen Continuous* Typical** Continuous* Typical** NP-F330 (supplied) 75 (65) 40 (35) 60 (55) 30 (30) NP-F530 120 (110) 65 (60) 100 (90) 55 (50) NP-F550 150 (135) 80 (75) 130 (115) 70 (60) NP-F730 265 (240) 145 (130) 230 (205) 125 (110) NP-F730H/F750 315 (275) 175 (150) 265 (235) 145 (130) NP-F930 410 (365) 225 (200) 355 (320) 195 (175) NP-F950 475 (430) 265 (240) 405 (360) 225 (200) NP-F960 575 (515) 320 (285) 480 (430) 265 (240) Approximate minutes of recording time when you use a fully charged battery Numbers in parentheses “( )” indicate the time using a normally charged battery. You cannot use the NP-500/510/710 battery pack on your camcorder. * 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 minutes when recording while you repeat recording start/stop, zooming and turning the power on/off. The actual battery life may be shorter. 11
- 12. Step 1 Preparing the power supply Playing time Battery pack Playing time Playing time on LCD screen with LCD closed NP-F330 (supplied) 90 (80) 110 (95) NP-F530 150 (135) 190 (165) NP-F550 185 (165) 225 (195) NP-F730 305 (275) 385 (345) NP-F730H/F750 375 (335) 460 (415) NP-F930 475 (430) 605 (540) NP-F950 570 (510) 705 (630) NP-F960 680 (610) 830 (745) Approximate minutes of playing time when you use a fully charged battery Numbers in parentheses “( )” indicate the time using a normally charged battery. The battery life will be shorter if you use your camcorder in a cold environment. You cannot use the NP-500/510/710 battery pack on your camcorder. Notes •The supplied battery pack is charged a little. •Some types of the battery packs may not be sold in your region or country. What is ”InfoLITHIUM?” The “InfoLITHIUM” is a lithium ion battery pack which can exchange data such as battery consumption with compatible video equipment. This unit is compatible with the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (L series). Your camcorder operates only with the “InfoLITHIUM” battery. “InfoLITHIUM” battery packs (L series) have the mark. “InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony Corporation. If the camcorder is immediately turned off Even if the remaining battery time is enough to operate, charge the battery pack fully again. The correct remaining time is displayed. 12
- 13. Step 1 Preparing the power supply 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 and connect the AC power adaptor to the DC IN Getting started jack on your camcorder with the plug’s v mark facing toward the LCD panel side. (2) Connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor. (3) Connect the power cord to a wall outlet. 1 2 Precaution The set is not disconnected from the AC power source (house current) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the set itself has been turned off. Notes •The power cord must only be changed at an authorized service shop. •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 the Sony DC Adaptor/Charger (not supplied). 13
- 14. Step 2 Inserting a cassette (1) Install the power source. (2) While pressing the small blue button on the EJECT switch, slide it in the direction of the arrow. After the cassette lid is opened, the cassette compartment automatically opens. (3) Push the middle portion of the back of the cassette to insert it. Insert the cassette in a straight line deeply into the cassette compartment with the window facing out and the write-protect tab facing upward. (4) Close the cassette compartment by pressing the PUSH mark on it. (5) Close the cassette lid until it clicks by pressing the PUSH button on the lid. 2 3,4 Window 5 PUSH PUSH Write-protect tab To eject a cassette Follow the procedure above, and take out the cassette in step 3. Notes •The cassette lid will not be closed when you press any part of the lid other than the PUSH button. •Do not catch your finger in the cassette lid. When you use mini DV cassettes with cassette memory Read the instruction about cassette memory to use this function properly (p. 143). To prevent accidental erasure Slide the write-protect tab on the cassette to the protect position. If the grip strap prevents the cassette lid from opening fully Adjust the length of the grip strap (p. 165). If Q flashes even if the cassette has been inserted Press the PUSH button again to close the cover firmly. 14
- 15. — Recording – Basics — Recording a picture Your camcorder automatically focuses for you. (1) Remove the hood cap and pull the hood cap string to fix it. (2) Install the power source and insert a cassette. See “Step 1” and “Step 2” for more information (p. 9 to 14). (3) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA while pressing the small green button. Your camcorder is set to the standby mode. Recording – Basics (4) Slide OPEN in the direction of the B mark to open the LCD panel. The picture now being shot is displayed on the LCD screen, and it disappears from the viewfinder screen. (5) Press START/STOP. Your camcorder starts recording. The “REC” indicator appears. The camera recording lamps located on the front and rear of your camcorder light up. To stop recording, press START/STOP again. You can use REC START/STOP located on the front instead of START/STOP on the rear. Camera recording lamps Microphone 1 4 OPEN LOCK REC START/STOP 3 2 POWER VCR (CHG) OFF CAMERA 5 POWER 40min REC 0:00:01 VCR MEMORY (CHG) OFF CAMERA MEMORY If the ND1 or ND2 indicator flashes on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder The ND filter is necessary. Set the ND FILTER selector to 1 or 2. However, if you change the position during recording, the brightness of the picture may change or audio noise may occur. This is not a malfunction. We recommend that you check the position of the ND FILTER selector before shooting. See “Using the ND filter” on page 46. Notes •Fasten the grip strap firmly. •Do not touch the microphone during recording. 15
- 16. Recording a picture Note on the recording mode Your camcorder records and plays back in SP (standard play) mode and in LP (long play) mode. Select SP or LP in the menu settings. In LP mode, you can record 1.5 times as long as in SP mode. When you record a tape on your camcorder in LP mode, we recommend playing the tape on your camcorder. Note on the LOCK switch When you slide the LOCK switch to the left, the POWER switch can no longer be set to MEMORY accidentally. The LOCK switch is set to the right as a default setting. We recommend that you set the LOCK switch to the left when you record on a mini DV cassette. Note on the progressive mode If you intend to use the images on your PC or play the images back as still images, we recommend that you set PROG. SCAN to ON in the menu settings before shooting (p. 34). The picture quality may improve in this mode, but if you shoot a moving subject, the image may shake when it is played back. To enable smooth transition Transition between the last scene you recorded and the next scene is smooth as long as you do not eject the cassette even if you turn off your camcorder. When you use a tape with cassette memory, however, you can make the transition smooth even after ejecting the cassette if you use the end search function (p. 25). However, check the following: •When you change the battery pack, set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG). •Do not mix recordings in the SP mode and ones in the LP mode on one tape. Note on tape transition The playback picture may be distorted or the time code may not be written properly between scenes when: •You change the recording mode (SP/LP). •You record in LP mode. If you leave your camcorder in standby mode for five minutes while the cassette is inserted Your camcorder automatically turns off. This is to prevent tape wear and save battery power. To resume the standby mode, set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG), and to CAMERA again. When a cassette is not inserted, your camcorder does not turn off. 16
- 17. Recording a picture Adjusting the LCD screen The LCD panel is opened up to 90 degrees and it rotates 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 in standby or recording mode, the indicator appears on the LCD screen and in the viewfinder (Mirror mode). Recording – Basics 180° 90° OPEN To close the LCD panel, set it vertically and swing it into the camcorder body until it clicks. Note When opening the LCD panel, the viewfinder is automatically turned off, however, it is not turned off when the LCD panel is turned over or the camcorder is in mirror mode. When you use the LCD screen outdoors in direct sunlight The LCD screen may be difficult to see. If this happens, we recommend that you use the viewfinder. When you adjust the angle of the LCD panel Make sure that the LCD panel is opened up to 90 degrees. When using both the LCD screen and the viewfinder during shooting The usable time of the battery pack when using both the LCD screen and the viewfinder will be shorter a little than when using the viewfinder only. Pictures in the mirror mode The picture on the LCD screen is a mirror-image. However, the recording picture will be normal. During recording in mirror mode ZERO SET MEMORY on the Remote Commander does not work. Indicators in the mirror mode The STBY indicator appears as zX and REC as z. Some of the other indicators appear mirror-reversed and others are not displayed. However, if you close the LCD panel with the LCD screen turned over, indicators appear normally. 17
- 18. Recording a picture Adjusting the brightness of the LCD screen To adjust the brightness of the LCD screen, press LCD BRIGHT + or –. The battery life is longer when the LCD panel is closed. Use the viewfinder instead of the LCD screen to save the battery power. To brighten LCD BRIGHT To darken On the LCD screen backlight You can change the brightness of the backlight. Select LCD B.L. in the menu settings (p. 107). Even if you do the LCD screen adjustment using the LCD BRIGHT +/– buttons, or using LCD B.L. and LCD COLOR items in the menu settings The recorded picture will not be affected. Recording in a low position You can record in a low position to get an interesting recording angle. Lift up the viewfinder or rotate the LCD panel with the screen facing up to record from a low position. In this case, it is useful to use the REC START/STOP button located on the front or the camcorder. REC START/ STOP After recording (1) Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG). (2) Close the LCD panel. (3) Eject the cassette. (4) Remove the battery pack. 18
- 19. Recording a picture 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 adjustment lever. Recording – Basics To adjust the brightness of the viewfinder screen, use the VF B.L. item in the menu settings (p. 107). Even if you adjust the viewfinder screen backlight The recorded picture will not be affected. When the shooting conditions are too bright Use the supplied large eyecup. Fit it onto the camcorder by stretching the corners a little. You can attach it with the large part of it located on both left and right. 2 1 3 4 19
- 20. Recording a picture Using the zoom feature To zoom using the zoom lever Press the power zoom lever a little for a slower zoom. Press it deeper 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) W T T W T W When you shoot close to a subject If you cannot get a sharp focus, press the “W” side of the power zoom lever 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. To zoom using the zoom ring Using the zoom ring, you can control the zoom by your desired speed and you can make fine adjustments. During recording, turn the zoom ring to the desired speed. Zoom ring For wide-angle For telephoto Note If you turn the zoom ring quickly, the zoom may not respond to the zoom ring. Rotate the zoom ring with appropriate speed. 20
- 21. Recording a picture Using the disital zoom – Zoom greater than 12× Zoom greater than 12× is performed digitally, if you set D ZOOM to 24× or 48× in the menu settings. The digital zoom function is set to OFF as a default setting (p. 107). If you use the digital zoom function, the picture quality deteriorates. Recording – Basics W T The right-ended portion of the bar shows the digital zooming zone. The digital zooming zone appears when you set D ZOOM to 24× or 48×. You cannot use the digital zoom: – When you set PROG. SCAN to ON in the menu settings (p. 107). – When the POWER switch is set to MEMORY. Indicators displayed during recording The indicators are not recorded on the tapes. [a] [b] [c] [d] 40min REC 0:00:01 [e] 45min [f] ND1 [g] JUL 4 2000 12:05:56PM [i] [h] [a] Remaining battery time indicator This appears after you turn on the power and wait for a while. [b]Cassette memory indicator This appears when using a tape with cassette memory. [c] Recording mode indicator [d]STBY/REC indicator [e] Time code indicator/Tape counter [f] Remaining tape indicator This appears after you insert a cassette. [g]ND filter indicator This flashes when the ND FILTER selector should be set. After you have set the ND FILTER selector, the ND FILTER position selected is indicated. (When the ND OFF position is selected, the indication disappears.) [h]Time indicator The time is displayed about five seconds after the POWER switch is set to CAMERA or MEMORY. [i] Date indicator The date is displayed about five seconds after the POWER switch is set to CAMERA or MEMORY. 21
- 22. Recording a picture Time code The time code indicates the recording or playback time, “0:00:00” (hours : minutes : seconds) in CAMERA mode and “0:00:00:00” (hours : minutes : seconds : frames) in VCR mode. You cannot rewrite only the time code. Your camcorder uses the drop frame mode. Remaining tape indicator The indicator may not be displayed accurately depending on the tape. Note on recording date/time Recording date/time is not displayed during shooting, however, it is automatically recorded on the tape. You can check the recording date/time during playback by pressing DATA CODE. Shooting backlit subjects (BACK LIGHT) When you shoot a subject with the light source behind the subject or a subject with a light background, use the backlight function. Press BACK LIGHT in standby, recording, or memory mode. The . indicator appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. To cancel, press BACK LIGHT again. FADER BACK LIGHT SPOT LIGHT BACK LIGHT If you press one of the following buttons when using the backlight function The backlight function will be canceled. – SPOT LIGHT – EXPOSURE When you manually adjust the exposure You cannot use the backlight function. 22
- 23. Recording a picture Using the spot light function This function prevents people’s faces, for example, from appearing excessively white when shooting subjects lit by strong light, such as in the theater. Press SPOT LIGHT in standby, recording, or memory mode. The indicator appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. Recording – Basics To cancel, press SPOT LIGHT again. FADER BACK LIGHT SPOT LIGHT SPOT LIGHT If you press one of the following buttons when using the spot light function The spot light function will be canceled. – BACK LIGHT – EXPOSURE When you manually adjust the exposure You cannot use the spot light function. You cannot use the spot light mode while in the following settings: – Shutter speed value of 1/30 or smaller – Old movie – Low lux mode of the PROGRAM AE function 23
- 24. Recording a picture Self-timer recording You can make a recording with the self-timer. This recording is useful when you want to record yourself. You can also use the Remote Commander. (1) Press (self-timer) in standby mode. The (self-timer) indicator appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. (2) Press START/STOP. Self-timer starts counting down from 10 seconds with a beep sound. In the last two seconds of the countdown, the beep sound gets faster, then recording starts automatically. START/STOP 2 POWER VCR 1 (CHG) OFF CAMERA MEMORY (self-timer) To stop the self-timer before recording Press START/STOP again. Use the Remote Commander for convenience. To record still pictures on tapes using the self-timer Press PHOTO in step 2 (p. 32). To record still pictures on a “Memory Stick” using the self- timer Press (self-timer), then press PHOTO in memory mode (p. 123). To cancel self-timer recording Press (self-timer) so that the indicator disappears from the LCD or viewfinder screen while your camcorder is in standby mode. Note The self-timer recording is automatically canceled when: – Self-timer recording is finished. – The POWER switch is set to OFF (CHG) or VCR. 24
- 25. Checking the recording – END SEARCH / EDITSEARCH / Rec Review You can use these buttons to check recorded pictures or shoot so that the transition between the last recorded scene and the next scene you will record is smooth. END SEARCH Recording – Basics EDITSEARCH Searching the end point of the recording — END SEARCH You can easily go to the end of the last recorded portion. Press END SEARCH in standby mode. The camcorder rewinds or fast-forwards the tape and the last five-second recorded picture is played back. After playback the camcorder turns to standby mode. You can monitor the sound from the speaker or headphones. Changing the next recording start point — EDITSEARCH You can change the next recording start point in standby mode. Hold down the +/– side of EDITSEARCH in standby mode. The recorded picture is played back. +: to go forward – : 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. Checking the last recorded picture — Rec Review You can check the last recorded portion. Press the – 7 side of EDITSEARCH momentarily in standby mode. The last few-seconds of picture is played back and the camcorder returns to standby. 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 there is a blank portion at the beginning or between the recorded portions, the end search function may not work correctly (p. 143). 25
- 26. — Playback – Basics — Playing back a tape You can monitor the playback picture on the LCD screen. If you close the LCD panel, you can monitor the playback picture in the viewfinder. You can also 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. The video control buttons light up. (3) Slide OPEN in the direction of the B mark to open the LCD panel. (4) Press m to rewind the tape. (5) Press N to start playback. (6) To adjust the volume, press either of the VOLUME +/– buttons . 4 REW 5 PLAY 2 POWER VCR (CHG) OFF CAMERA 6 MEMORY VOLUME 3 1 To stop playback Press x. 26
- 27. Playing back a tape 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. Playback – Basics When you close the LCD panel You cannot monitor the sound from the speaker. However, when the LCD panel is turned over to view on the LCD screen, you can monitor the sound from the speaker. To control the display of the screen indicators Press DISPLAY on the camcorder or on the Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder. The indicators appear on the LCD screen. To make the indicators disappear, press DISPLAY again. DISPLAY DATA CODE DISPLAY DATA CODE 27
- 28. Playing back a tape 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 on the camcorder or on the Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder in playback mode. The display changes as follows: date/time t various settings (SteadyShot, white balance, gain, shutter speed, aperture value, exposure mode) t no indicator Date/time Various settings [a] [b] AUTO [c] JUL 4 2000 60 AWB 12:05:56 AM F1.6 0dB [d] [e] [f] [a] SteadyShot OFF indicator [b] Exposure mode/PROGRAM AE mode indicator [c] White balance indicator [d] Gain indicator [e] Shutter speed indicator [f] Aperture value To not display the various settings Set DATA CODE to DATE in the menu settings (p. 107). The display changes as follows: date/time y no indicator Recording data Recording data is your camcorder’s information when you have recorded something. In CAMERA mode, the recording data will not be displayed. When you use the data code function, “--- -- ----” (date) or “-- : -- : --” (time) appears 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 the camcorder without the date and time set. Data code When you connect your camcorder to the TV, the data code also appears on the TV screen (p. 30). Note on the date/time indicator Recording date/time is not displayed during shooting, however, it is automatically recorded on the tape. You can check the recording date/time during playback by pressing DATA CODE. If the exposure adjustment is set to minimum “CLOSE” is displayed at the location of the aperture value. 28
- 29. Playing back a tape Various playback modes To operate video control buttons, set the POWER switch to VCR. To view a still picture (playback pause) Press X during playback. To resume normal playback, press N or X. To advance the tape Press M in stop mode. To resume normal playback, press N. Playback – Basics To rewind the tape Press m in 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 picture at high-speed 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 during playback. For slow playback in the reverse direction, press on the Remote Commander, then press y. To resume normal playback, press N. To view the picture at double speed Press ×2 on the Remote Commander during playback. For double speed playback in the reverse direction, press , then press ×2 on the Remote Commander. To resume normal playback, press N. To view the picture frame-by-frame Press C on the Remote Commander in 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 stop mode. The last five seconds of the recorded portion plays back and stops. In various playback modes •Sound is muted. •The previous picture may remain as a mosaic image during playback. When the playback pause mode lasts for five minutes Your camcorder automatically enters the stop mode. To resume playback, press N. Slow playback Slow playback can be performed smoothly on your camcorder, however, this function does not work for a signal output 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. If you insert the mini DV cassette recorded in a PAL system The camcorder automatically identify the system, and playback starts. You can only view the picture on your camcorder. (Quasi PAL playback) 29
- 30. Viewing the recording on TV Connect your camcorder to your TV or VCR with the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder to watch the playback picture on the TV screen. You can operate the video control buttons in the same way as when you monitor playback pictures on the LCD screen. When monitoring the playback picture on the TV screen, we recommend that you power your camcorder from a wall outlet using the AC power adaptor (p. 13). Refer to the operating instructions of your TV or VCR. 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. S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO L/R DV IN/OUT (not supplied) IN S VIDEO Yellow AUDIO VIDEO L/R White AUDIO : Signal flow Red If your TV is connected to a VCR Connect your camcorder to the line 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 only the white plug to the audio input jack on the VCR or the TV. The red plugs are not used. If your TV or VCR has an S video jack Connect using an S video cable (not supplied) to obtain high-quality pictures. With this connection, you do not need to connect the yellow (video) plug of the A/V connecting cable. Connect the S video cable (not supplied) to the S video jacks on both your camcorder and the TV or the VCR. This connection produces higher quality DV format pictures. When you adjust the TV screen If you monitor the shooting picture, not the playback picture, set COLOR BAR to ON in the menu settings (p. 107). The color bar is displayed on the TV screen. 30
- 31. — Advanced Recording Operations — Recording a still image on a tape – Tape Photo recording You can record still images on mini DV tapes with all the pixels in the progressive mode. See page 34 for details. This mode is useful when you print images using a video printer (not supplied). Besides the operation described here, your camcorder can record still images on a “Memory Stick” (p. 120). (1) In standby mode, keep pressing PHOTO lightly until a picture freezes. The CAPTURE indicator appears. Recording does not start yet. To change the image, release PHOTO, select an image again, and then press and hold PHOTO lightly. (2) Press PHOTO deeper. The still image on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder is recorded for about Advanced Recording Operations seven seconds. The sound during those seven seconds is also recorded. The still image is displayed on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder until recording is completed. 1 PHOTO CAPTURE 2 PHOTO ••••••• The number of still images recordable on a mini DV cassette You can record about 510 images in SP mode and about 765 images in LP mode on a 60- minute cassette. Notes •During tape photo recording, you cannot change the mode or setting. •The PHOTO button does not work: – While the fader function is set or in use. – While the digital effect function is set or in use. •Do not shake the camcorder during tape photo recording. The recorded image may be blurred. To do tape photo recording using the Remote Commander Press PHOTO on the Remote Commander. Your camcorder immediately records an image on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. When you do tape photo recording during normal CAMERA recording You cannot check an image on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder by pressing PHOTO lightly. Press PHOTO deeper. The still image is then recorded for about seven seconds and your camcorder returns to standby mode. 31
- 32. Recording a still image on a tape – Tape Photo recording Self-timer tape photo recording You can make a tape photo recording with the self-timer. This mode is useful when you want to record yourself. You can also use the Remote Commander. (1) Press (self-timer) in standby mode. The (self-timer) indicator appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. (2) Press PHOTO deeply. Self-timer starts counting down from 10 with a beep sound. In the last two seconds of the countdown, the beep sound gets faster, then recording starts automatically. PHOTO 2 PHOTO 1 To cancel self-timer recording Press (self-timer) so that the indicator disappears from the LCD or viewfinder screen while your camcorder is in 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 tape photo recording is finished. – The POWER switch is set to OFF (CHG) or VCR. 32
- 33. Recording a still image on a tape – Tape Photo recording Printing the still image You can print a still image by using a video printer (not supplied). Connect with the video printer using the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder. Connect the yellow plugs of the cable to the video input of the video printer and the VIDEO jack on your camcorder. Refer to the operating instructions of the video printer as well. Video printer Advanced Recording Operations LINE IN S VIDEO S VIDEO VIDEO (not supplied) VIDEO : Signal flow If the video printer is equipped with an S video input Use an S video connecting cable (not supplied). Connect it to the S VIDEO jack on your camcorder and the S video input of the video printer. 33
- 34. Shooting with all the pixels – PROG. SCAN When you handle the digital images on your PC, set PROG. SCAN to ON before shooting. You can record the images on a mini DV tape with higher resolution. Since the image taken in progressive mode would be stabilized even in pause mode, it is especially useful when you analyze high-speed actions such as sports scenes. (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 PROG. SCAN, 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 PROG. SCAN indicator lights up. 1 MENU 2-4 MANUAL SET AUTO SHTR PROG. SCAN MANUAL SET AUTO SHTR PROG. SCAN OFF RETURN ON [MENU] : END 5 PROG. SCAN MANUAL SET AUTO SHTR PROG. SCAN RETURN ON MENU [MENU] : END [MENU] : END To return to normal mode Select OFF in step 4, then press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. Note on the progressive mode A normal TV broadcast divides the screen into two finer fields and displays them in turns every 1/60 of a second (Interlace format). Thus, the actual image displayed in an instant covers only half of the apparent image area. Displaying the whole image simultaneously on a full screen is called displaying with all the pixels. In this mode, the resolution of the still picture is clearer than in the normal mode. This camcorder takes in an image every 1/15 of a second, which may cause the image of a moving object to go out of focus. This camcorder is originally programed to record in the normal TV format. When shooting under fluorescent light When shooting in progressive mode under fluorescent light or light bulbs, a rare phenomenon may happen in which the screen lights up brightly (Flicker phenomenon). This is not a malfunction. If you want to stop this phenomenon, set PROG. SCAN to OFF in the menu settings. On digital zooming You cannot use digital zooming in this mode. 34
- 35. Using the guide frame You can easily make the picture be on a horizontal line using the guide frame. The guide frame is not recorded. (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 GUIDEFRAME, 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 guide frame is displayed on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. Advanced Recording Operations 1 MENU 2-4 LCD / VF SET LCD B. L. LCD COLOR VF B. L. GU I DEFRAME LCD / VF SET LCD B. L. LCD COLOR VF B. L. GU I DEFRAME OFF [MENU] : END RETURN ON 5 MENU LCD / VF SET LCD B. L. LCD COLOR VF B. L. GU I DEFRAME ON [MENU] : END RETURN [MENU] : END To clear the guide frame Select OFF in step 4, then press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial or simply press DISPLAY. Note The guide frame indicates only a rough level. The size and position of the guide frame do not affect the setting of the camcorder. If you set GUIDEFRAME to ON The other screen indicators are also displayed on the LCD screen. 35
- 36. Using the wide mode You can record a 16:9 wide picture to watch on a 16:9 wide-screen TV (16:9WIDE). Black bands appear on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder during recording in 16:9WIDE mode [a]. The picture during 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]. [b] [a] 16:9WIDE [c] [d] In standby mode, set 16:9WIDE to ON in in the menu settings (p. 107). MENU To cancel the wide mode Set 16:9WIDE to OFF in the menu settings (p. 107). In wide mode, you cannot select the following modes: •Old movie •Progressive mode Connection to a TV Pictures recorded in 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 and when you connect to the S video input jack on a TV. ID-1 system The ID-1 system sends aspect ratio information (16:9, 4:3, or letter box) using 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. During recording You cannot operate the wide mode function. When you cancel the wide mode, set your camcorder to the standby mode and then set 16:9WIDE to OFF in the menu settings. 36
- 37. Using the fader function You can fade the picture in or out to give your recording a professional appearance. [a] STBY REC FADER Advanced Recording Operations OVERLAP* WIPE* DOT* (Random) * Fade in only [b] STBY REC 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. 37
- 38. Using the fader function (1) When fading in [a] In standby mode, press FADER until the desired fader indicator flashes. When fading out [b] In recording mode, press FADER until the desired fader indicator flashes. The indicator changes as follows: FADER t MONOTONE t OVERLAP tWIPE tDOTt no indicator The last selected fader mode is indicated first. (2) Press START/STOP. After the fade in/out is carried out, your camcorder automatically returns to the normal mode. 1 FADER FADER 2 POWER VCR (CHG) OFF CAMERA MEMORY To cancel the fader function Press FADER until the indicator disappears. Note You cannot use the following functions while using the fader function, and vice versa: – Digital effect – Low lux mode of PROGRAM AE (Only in OVERLAP, WIPE, or DOT mode) – Tape Photo recording – Interval recording – Cut recording When the OVERLAP, WIPE, or DOT indicator appears Your camcorder automatically stores the image recorded on a tape. As the image is being stored, the fader indicator flashes fast, and the playback picture appears. 38
- 39. Using special effects – Picture effect You can digitally process images to obtain special effects like those in films or on TV. NEG. ART [a] : The color and brightness of the picture is reversed. SEPIA : The picture gets sepia-toned. B&W : The picture appears in monochrome (black-and-white). SOLARIZE [b] : The light intensity is emphatic, and the picture looks like an illustration. SLIM [c] : The picture expands vertically. STRETCH [d] : The picture expands horizontally. [a] [b] [c] [d] Advanced Recording Operations (1) In standby or recording mode, press PICTURE EFFECT. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired picture effect mode. The picture effect indicator changes as follows: NEG. ART y SEPIA y B&W y SOLARIZE y SLIM y STRETCH 1 PICTURE EFFECT 2 To cancel the picture effect function Press PICTURE EFFECT so that the indicator disappears. While using the picture effect function You cannot select the old movie mode. When you turn the power off The picture effect function will be automatically canceled. When PROG. SCAN is set to ON in the menu settings You cannot select SLIM and STRETCH. 39
- 40. 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 image with a moving picture. TRAIL You can record the picture so that an incidental image like a trail is left. OLD MOVIE You can add an old movie type atmosphere to pictures. The black bands appear on the upper and lower of the screen to change the virtual screen size to the cinemascope size, and the picture effect is set to SEPIA. Still image Moving picture STILL Still image Moving picture LUMI. 40
- 41. Using special effects – Digital effect (1) In standby or recording mode, press DIGITAL EFFECT. The digital effect indicator appears. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired digital effect mode. The digital effect indicator changes as follows: STILL y FLASH y LUMI. y TRAIL y OLD MOVIE (3) Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. The indicator lights up and the bar appears. In STILL and LUMI. modes, the still image is stored in memory. (4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the effect. Items to be adjusted Advanced Recording Operations 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 OLD MOVIE No adjustment necessary The longer the bar on the screen, the stronger the digital effect. The bar appears in the following modes: STILL, FLASH, LUMI. and TRAIL. 3 LUMI. 1 DIGITAL EFFECT 4 2 LUMI. To cancel the digital effect Press DIGITAL EFFECT. The digital effect indicator disappears. 41
- 42. Using special effects – Digital effect Notes •The following functions do not work in digital effect mode: – Fader – Low lux mode of PROGRAM AE – Tape Photo recording – Shutter speed (1/30 or smaller) adjustment •The following functions do not work in old movie mode: – Wide mode – Picture effect – PROGRAM AE – Spot light mode – Shutter speed adjustment When you turn the power off The digital effect function will be automatically canceled. 42
- 43. Shooting with manual adjustment Under normal conditions, this unit automatically makes various adjustments as it shoots. However, you can adjust the following functions manually to suit your preference. Functions you can adjust by setting the AUTO LOCK selector to the center (auto lock release) position Brightness (exposure), shutter speed, white balance, and PROGRAM AE Functions you can adjust in menu settings Deactivating the SteadyShot Advanced Recording Operations Functions you can adjust by using other selectors/rings ND filter, zebra pattern, focus, and zoom The following describes how to adjust all the functions mentioned above except white balance (p. 49), PROGRAM AE (p. 55), focus (p. 58), and zoom (p. 20). AUTO LOCK selector Set the selector as shown below to maintain or release the settings of the functions. AUTO LOCK [a] [b] [c] HOLD AUTO LOCK [a] Select this position to let the unit adjust all the functions automatically. HOLD [b] Select this position after setting the functions manually to maintain the settings. Manual position (AUTO LOCK release) [c] Select this position to adjust the functions listed above manually. If you use the video flash light (not supplied) We recommend that you set the AUTO LOCK selector to AUTO LOCK. Note When you manually adjust the exposure during backlight or spot light mode, the backlight or spot light function will be automatically canceled. 43
- 44. Shooting with manual adjustment Adjusting exposure Adjust the exposure manually under the following cases. [a] [b] [a] •The background is too bright (back lighting) •Insufficient light: most of the picture is dark [b] •Bright subject and dark background •To record the darkness faithfully (1) Set the AUTO LOCK selector to the center (auto lock release) position while the camcorder is in standby, recording, or memory mode. (2) Press EXPOSURE. The exposure indicator appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. (3) Turn the EXPOSURE dial to adjust the exposure. As you turn the dial, the iris value changes between OPEN and CLOSE and the gain value changes between 0 dB and 18dB. To brighten the picture, adjust the level to the + side. 2 1 AUTO LOCK •EXP O SU RE HOLD F5.6 0dB 3 To return to automatic exposure mode Set the AUTO LOCK selector to AUTO LOCK or press EXPOSURE. The exposure indicator disappears from the LCD or viewfinder screen. If you press PROGRAM AE when adjusting the exposure manually The exposure comes back to automatic adjustment again. When you focus in telephoto You cannot choose F1.6 and F2.0. 44
- 45. Shooting with manual adjustment Adjusting the shutter speed (1) Set the AUTO LOCK selector to the center (auto lock release) position while the camcorder is in standby, recording, or memory mode. (2) If the PROGRAM AE indicator is lit, press PROGRAM AE repeatedly until the indicator disappears from the LCD or viewfinder screen. (3) Press SHUTTER SPEED. The shutter speed indicator appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. (4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired speed. The available shutter speed ranges from 1/4 to 1/10000. As you turn the dial, the shutter Advanced Recording Operations speed changes as follows: 1/4 y 1/8 y 1/15 y 1/30 y ... y 1/4000 y 1/6000 y 1/10000 To increase the shutter speed, select a smaller setting (large value indicator on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder). 2 PROGRAM AE AUTO 1 LOCK 3 SHUTTER SPEED HOLD 60 4 To return to automatic shutter speed mode Set the AUTO LOCK selector to AUTO LOCK or press SHUTTER SPEED. The shutter speed indicator disappears from the LCD or viewfinder screen. When shooting at slow shutter speed At slow shutter speed, automatic focus may be lost. Use a tripod and adjust the focus manually. When shooting under fluorescent light or light bulbs When shooting under fluorescent light or light bulbs, a rare phenomenon may happen in which the screen lights up brightly depending on the shutter speed (Flicker phenomenon). If you set the shutter speed value to 1/30 or smaller You cannot use the spot light (p. 23) and digital effect (p. 40) functions. 45
- 46. Shooting with manual adjustment Using the ND filter Using the ND filter (the ND filter 1 setting corresponds to 1/4 of the quantity of light and the ND filter 2 setting corresponds to 1/32 of the quantity of light), you can record a picture clearly by adjusting light amounts, even if you shoot under too bright conditions. When the ND1 or ND2 indicator flashes on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder The ND filter is necessary. When ND 1 flashes, set the ND FILTER selector to 1 so that the ND 1 indicator lights up on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. When ND 2 flashes, set the ND FILTER selector to 2 so that the ND 2 indicator lights up on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. When ND OFF flashes on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder The ND filter is not necessary. Set the ND FILTER selector to OFF so that the indicator disappears from the LCD or viewfinder screen. The ND filter is now deactivated. ND FILTER 2 1 OFF Note If you set the ND FILTER selector to another positions during recording, the picture may be blurred or audio noise may occur. We recommend that you check the position of the ND FILTER selector before shooting. If you use the video flash light (not supplied) Set the ND FILTER selector to OFF when you use the flash. 46
- 47. Shooting with manual adjustment Shooting with the zebra pattern You can set the camcorder to display a zebra pattern (diagonal stripes) in the portion of the picture on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder with a subject whose brightness exceeds a certain level. The portion of the picture where zebra pattern appears is an area of high brightness and overexposure. You can check the picture level of a subject by displaying the zebra pattern. Use the zebra pattern as a guide for adjusting the exposure and shutter speed so that you can get the desired picture. Set the ZEBRA selector to 70 or 100 in standby or memory mode. Advanced Recording Operations ZEBRA OFF 70 100 Setting Meaning 70 The zebra pattern appears in the portion of the picture on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder with a subject whose brightness is about 70 IRE. 100 The zebra pattern appears in the portion of the picture on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder with a subject whose brightness exceeds more than 100 IRE. OFF The zebra pattern does not appear on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. To erase the zebra pattern Set the ZEBRA selector to OFF. Note on shooting with the zebra pattern Even though you see the zebra pattern on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder, the zebra pattern is not recorded. 47
- 48. Shooting with manual adjustment Releasing the SteadyShot function When the SteadyShot function is working, the camcorder compensates for camera- shake. You can release the SteadyShot function when you do not need to use it. The indicator appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. Do not use the SteadyShot function when shooting a stationary object with a tripod. (1) Press MENU to display the menu in standby or memory mode. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press the dial. (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select STEADYSHOT, then press the dial. (4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select OFF, then press the dial. (5) Press MENU to erase the menu display. 2-4 CAMERA SET D ZOOM 16 : 9W I DE STEADYSHOT FRAME REC I NT. REC CAMERA SET D ZOOM [MENU] 16 : 9W I DE : END STEADYSHOT ON FRAME REC OFF I NT. REC RETURN 1,5 MENU CAMERA SET D ZOOM [MENU] 16 : 9W I DE : END STEADYSHOT OFF FRAME REC I NT. REC RETURN [MENU] : END To activate the SteadyShot function again Select ON in step 4, then press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. Notes on the SteadyShot function •The SteadyShot function will not correct excessive camera-shake. •If you use a tele conversion lens (not supplied) or a wide conversion lens (not supplied), these lens may influence the SteadyShot function. 48
- 49. Adjusting the white balance White balance adjustment makes white subjects look white and allows more natural color balance for camera recording. Normally, white balance is automatically adjusted. You can obtain better results by adjusting the white balance manually when lighting conditions change quickly or when recording outdoors: e.g., neon signs, fireworks. (1) Set the AUTO LOCK selector to the center (auto lock release) position while the camcorder is in standby, recording, or memory mode. (2) Press WHT BAL. The white balance indicator appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the appropriate white balance mode under the following conditions. As you turn the dial, the display changes as follows: Advanced Recording Operations (One-push white balance) y (Outdoor) y n (Indoor) 1 AUTO LOCK 2 WHT BAL 3 HOLD Indicator Shooting conditions • Adjusting the white balance according to the light source. This operation is not available during recording. Follow the procedure described on the next page to adjust the setting again. (Outdoor)• Recording a sunset/sunrise, just after sunset, just before sunrise, neon signs, or fireworks • Under a color matching fluorescent lamp n (Indoor) • Lighting condition changes quickly • Too bright a place such as a photography studio • Under sodium lamps or mercury lamps 49
- 50. Adjusting the white balance If you have selected in step 3 When you set the white balance to one-push white balance mode, the setting is locked and maintained even if lighting conditions change. You can achieve recording with natural colors without the image being affected by ambient light. (With the indicator on the screen) (1) Shoot a white object such as paper fully. (2) Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. The indicator flashes quickly. When the white balance has been adjusted and stored in the memory, the indicator stops flashing. The setting will be maintained even if the battery is detached. To return to automatic adjustment Set the AUTO LOCK selector to AUTO LOCK or press WHT BAL. The white balance indicator disappears from the LCD or viewfinder screen. Notes on white balance •When you shoot with studio lighting or video lighting, use the n (indoor) mode. •When you shoot with fluorescent lighting, readjust the white balance using the (one-push white balance) mode , or use the automatic white balance mode. If you use the n (indoor) mode, white balance may not be adjusted appropriately. Shooting when lighting conditions have changed •When lighting conditions have changed, readjust the white balance while the camcorder is in standby mode. •In 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 outdoors from the interior of a house, or vice versa. If the indicator does not stop flashing after you press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial The white balance cannot be set. Use the automatic white balance mode. 50
- 51. Adjusting recording level manually – Sound recording level You can adjust the recording sound level. Use headphones to monitor the sound when you adjust it. Setting up the menu (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or 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 MIC LEVEL, then press the dial. (5) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select MANUAL, then press the dial. (6) Press MENU to erase the menu display. Advanced Recording Operations Adjusting the recording level (7) Press AUDIO LEVEL to display the recording level adjustment display in standby or recording mode. (8) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the recording level. 1 POWER VCR (CHG) OFF CAMERA 7 MEMORY AUDIO LEVEL 2,6 MENU [a] 30 20 12 0 dB [b][c] 3,4 TAPE SET 5 TAPE SET REC MODE REC MODE AUD I O MODE AUD I O MODE REMA I N REMA I N M I C LEVEL M I C LEVEL AUTO RETURN MANUAL TAPE SET TAPE SET 8 REC MODE REC MODE AUD I O MODE AUD I O MODE REMA I N REMA I N [MENU] M I C LEVEL : END AUTO MIC [MENU] : END LEVEL MANUAL RETURN RETURN [MENU] : END [MENU] : END [a] Recording level meter [b] Decreases the recording level [c] Increases the recording level To clear the recording level adjustment display Press AUDIO LEVEL again. To adjust the recording level automatically Select AUTO in step 5, then press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. 51
- 52. Adjusting recording level manually – Sound recording level Notes on the manual adjustment •The recording level setting is retained for about five minutes after removing the battery. •The recording level indicator appears at the lower-right on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. The sound input through the AUDIO L/R jacks or DV IN/OUT jack You cannot adjust the recording level. When MIC LEVEL is set to AUTO You cannot adjust the recording level, however, the recording level adjustment display is displayed. 52
- 53. Presetting the adjustment for picture quality – Custom preset You can preset the camcorder to record the picture with the desired picture quality. When presetting, adjust the picture by shooting a subject and checking the picture displayed on a TV using the menu settings. (1) Press CUSTOM PRESET to display the CUSTOM PRESET menu in standby or memory mode. (2) Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select SET, then press the dial. (4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select ON, then press the dial. (5) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired item, then press the dial. (6) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the selected item, then press the dial. Advanced Recording Operations (7) Press CUSTOM PRESET. The CUSTOM PRESET menu disappears and the indicator appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. 1 CUSTOM PRESET SET OFF STBY 2-4 CUSTOM PRESET SET COLOR LVL OFF STBY COLOR LVL SHARPNESS CUSTOM SHARPNESS WB SH I FT PRESET WB SH I FT AE SH I FT AE SH I FT AGC LIMIT AGC LIMIT OFF RESET RESET RETURN CUSTOM PRESET STBY SET OFF COLOR LVL [CP] : END ON SHARPNESS [CP] : END WB SH I FT AE SH I FT AGC LIMIT RESET RETURN CUSTOM PRESET STBY SET ON COLOR LVL [CP] : END SHARPNESS WB SH I FT AE SH I FT AGC LIMIT 7 RESET RETURN CUSTOM PRESET [CP] : END 5,6 CUSTOM PRESET SET COLOR LVL STBY SHARPNESS WB SH I FT AE SH I FT AGC LIMIT RESET RETURN CUSTOM PRESET STBY COLOR LVL [CP] : END [CP] : END 53
- 54. Presetting the adjustment for picture quality Items to be adjusted Item Meaning Adjustment value COLOR LVL Color intensity Decreases color intensity y Increases color intensity SHARPNESS Sharpness Softer y Sharper WB SHIFT White balance Bluish y Reddish AE SHIFT Brightness –4 y +4 AGC LIMIT Auto Gain-limit 6 dB/12 dB/OFF RESET Sets items above to the default settings. To cancel using the custom preset Select OFF in step 4, then press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. To return to the standard setting Select OK from the RESET item in step 5, then press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. To cancel, select CANCEL, then press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. To check the custom preset setting Press CUSTOM PRESET while the camcorder is in standby, recording or memory mode. The custom preset setting appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. Once you adjust AE shift The –4 to +4 indicator is displayed on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. The number varies corresponding to the AE shift level. About the AGC Limit When adjusting the exposure manually, the level of the gain is up to 18 dB (OFF). When you preset the desired picture quality in CAMERA or memory mode The preset is only available in each mode you preset. If you want to use a preset both in CAMERA and memory modes, you have to preset in each mode. 54
- 55. Using the PROGRAM AE function You can select from five PROGRAM AE (Auto Exposure) modes to suit your shooting situation, referring to the following. Selecting the best mode Select a proper PROGRAM AE mode referring to the following description. Advanced Recording Operations A: Aperture priority mode Selecting the aperture to determine the desired depth of field. Gain and shutter speed are automatically set in combination with the aperture value to maintain appropriate exposure. S: Shutter speed priority mode Selecting the shutter speed manually. The exposure value changes in accordance with the selected shutter speed. : Sports lesson mode Capturing high-speed action in sports such as golf or tennis : Sunset & Moon mode Recording sunset, night views, fireworks or neon signs : Low lux mode For recording a subject in insufficient light. Subject becomes bright. 55
- 56. Using the PROGRAM AE function Using the PROGRAM AE function (1) Set the AUTO LOCK selector to the center (auto lock release) position while the camcorder is in standby, recording, or memory mode. (2) Press PROGRAM AE. The PROGRAM AE indicator appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired PROGRAM AE mode. The PROGRAM AE mode changes as follows: Aperture priority mode y Shutter speed priority mode y Sports lesson mode y Sunset & Moon mode y Low lux mode When you select the aperture priority mode or the shutter speed priority mode, press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. (4) In aperture priority mode ( A) or shutter speed priority mode ( S), turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired aperture value (F value) or shutter speed. Aperture priority mode: Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired aperture value. As you turn the dial, the F value changes between F1.6 and F11. For a smaller aperture, select a higher value. The gain and shutter speed change in accordance with the selected aperture value. Shutter speed priority mode: Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired shutter speed. As you turn the dial, shutter speed changes between 1/60 and 1/10000. For a faster shutter speed, select a smaller value indicator on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. The gain and aperture values change in accordance with the selected shutter speed. AUTO 1 LOCK 3,4 HOLD 2 PROGRAM AE To cancel using the PROGRAM AE function Set the AUTO LOCK selector to AUTO LOCK or press PROGRAM AE. The PROGRAM AE indicator disappears from the LCD or viewfinder screen. 56
- 57. Using the PROGRAM AE function Notes •In sports lesson mode, you cannot take close-ups. This is because your camcorder is set to focus only on subjects in the middle to far distance. •In sunset & moon mode, your camcorder is set to focus only on distant subjects. •The old movie mode and the shutter speed adjustment do not work in PROGRAM AE mode. •The following functions do not work in low lux mode: – Digital effect – Overlap – Wipe – Dot Advanced Recording Operations – Spot light mode •While shooting in memory mode, the low lux and sports lesson modes do not work. (The indicator flashes.) 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 sports lesson mode. If this happens, turn the PROGRAM AE function off. Even if the PROGRAM AE function is selected You can adjust the exposure. When you focus in telephoto You cannot choose F1.6 and F2.0. About the depth of field The depth of field is the in-focus range, measured from the distance behind a subject to the distance in front. The depth of field can vary with the iris (F value) and the focal length. Lowering the F value (large iris) reduces the depth of field. Raising the F value (small iris) provides a larger depth of field. Zooming in telephoto position offers a smaller depth of field while the depth of field in the wide-angle position is greater. The depth of field Shallow Deep Iris Near open (Low F value) Near close (High F value) Zoom Telephoto (T) Wide (W) 57
- 58. Focusing manually 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) Slide FOCUS down to MANUAL in standby, recording, or memory mode. The 9 indicator appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder in recording, standby, or memory mode. (2) Turn the focus ring to sharpen the focus. 2 1 AUTO FOCUS MAN INFINITY PUSH AUTO To return to the autofocus mode Slide FOCUS up to AUTO to turn off the 9 or indicator. To focus in infinity Slide FOCUS to INFINITY. The indicator appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. This function is useful when the nearer subject is focused automatically, even though you want to focus on a faraway subject. To shoot with auto focusing momentarily Press PUSH AUTO. The auto focus functions while you are pressing PUSH AUTO. Use this button to focus on one subject and then another with smooth focusing. When you release PUSH AUTO, manual focusing resumes. To obtain the correct focus First, focus on a subject manually with the zoom set toward the “T” (telephoto) side, then adjust the zoom by pressing the “W” side of the lever gradually. 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. 58
- 59. Interval recording You can make a time-lapse recording by Example setting the camcorder to automatically record 1s 1s and standby sequentially. You can achieve an 9 min 59 s 9 min 59 s [a] [a] excellent recording for flowering, emergence, etc., with this function. [b] [b] 10 min 10 min [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. Advanced Recording Operations (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 MENU 5 1 CAMERA SET I NT. REC 2 CAMERA SET I NT. REC I NTERVAL 30SEC I NTERVAL 30SEC 2-4 REC T I ME RETURN REC T I ME RETURN 1M I N 5M I N 10M I N [MENU] : END [MENU] : END CAMERA SET D ZOOM 16 : 9W I DE STEADYSHOT 3 CAMERA SET I NT. REC 4 CAMERA SET I NT. REC FRAME REC I NTERVAL I NTERVAL I NT. REC REC T I ME 0 . 5SEC REC T I ME 0 . 5SEC RETURN RETURN 1SEC 1 . 5SEC 2SEC CAMERA SET D ZOOM [MENU] 16 : 9W I DE : END STEADYSHOT FRAME REC [MENU] : END [MENU] : END I NT. REC OFF RETURN CAMERA SET D ZOOM [MENU] 16 : 9W I DE : END STEADYSHOT FRAME REC I NT. REC ON RETURN OFF SET [MENU] : END 59
- 60. 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. 8 POWER VCR (CHG) OFF CAMERA MEMORY 6 CAMERA SET D ZOOM 16 : 9W I DE STEADYSHOT FRAME REC I NT. REC ON RETURN 7 MENU I NTERVAL [MENU] : END 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. Even if you press INDEX MARK during interval recording You cannot mark an index. 60
- 61. 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 Advanced Recording Operations for about six frames, and returns to recording standby. (7) Move the subject, and repeat step 6. 1 MENU 6,7 POWER VCR (CHG) OFF CAMERA MEMORY 2-4 CAMERA SET D ZOOM 16 : 9W I DE STEADYSHOT FRAME REC I NT. REC CAMERA SET D ZOOM [MENU] 16 : 9W I DE : END STEADYSHOT 5 MENU FRAME REC FRAME REC OFF I NT. REC ON RETURN CAMERA SET D ZOOM [MENU] 16 : 9W I DE : END STEADYSHOT FRAME REC ON I NT. REC RETURN [MENU] : END 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. •You cannot mark an index during cut recording. 61
- 62. Marking an Index If you mark an index at the scene you want to search for, you can easily search for the scene later (p. 64). In recording mode [a]: Press INDEX MARK. The “INDEX MARK” indicator appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder for seven seconds and the index is marked after the indicator disappears. In standby mode [b]: Press INDEX MARK. The “INDEX STBY” indicator appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. And when you press START/STOP to start recording, the “INDEX MARK” indicator appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder for seven seconds. The index is marked after the indicator disappears. The index signal is marked on the 11th frame from the recording start point (about 0.3 sec). You can mark an index in VCR mode (p. 88). [a] [b] STBY REC I NDEX STBY INDEX MARK I NDEX REC MARK I NDEX MARK To cancel index marking Press INDEX again in standby mode. Note on the index You cannot mark an index after recording. 62
- 63. — Advanced Playback Operations — Quickly locating a scene using the zero set memory function Using the zero set memory function, your camcorder rewinds or advances the tape to locate the desired scene, and the searching automatically stops at the scene having a tape counter value of “0:00:00.” You can do this with the Remote Commander. (1) In playback mode, press DISPLAY if the counter is not on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. (2) Press ZERO SET MEMORY at the point you want to locate later. The tape counter shows “0:00:00” and the ZERO SET MEMORY indicator flashes. (3) Press x when you want to stop playback. (4) Press m to rewind the tape to the tape counter’s zero point. The tape stops automatically when the tape counter reaches approximately zero. The ZERO SET MEMORY indicator disappears and the time code appears. (5) Press N. Playback starts. Advanced Playback Operations ZERO SET MEMORY DISPLAY m N x Notes •When you press ZERO SET MEMORY again before rewinding the tape, the zero set memory function will be canceled. •There may be a discrepancy of several seconds from the time code. When there is a blank portion between pictures on a tape The zero set memory function may not work. ZERO SET MEMORY functions also in 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 standby mode. 63
- 64. Searching for a recording by index – Index search You can automatically search for the point where an index is marked and start playback from that point (Index search). Use a tape with cassette memory for convenience. Use the Remote Commander for this operation. Use this function to check where indexes are marked or to edit the tape at each sequence where the index is marked. Searching for the index point using cassette memory You can use this function only when playing back a tape with cassette memory (p. 143). (1) Set the POWER switch to VCR. (2) Set CM SEARCH in to ON in the menu settings (p. 107). The default setting is ON. (3) Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly, until the index search indicator appears. The indicator changes as follows: INDEX SEARCH t TITLE SEARCH t DATE SEARCH t PHOTO SEARCH t PHOTO SCAN t no indicator (4) Press . or > on the Remote Commander to select the index point for playback. Your camcorder automatically starts playing back at the selected index point. 1 POWER 3 SEARCH INDEX SEARCH 1 2 SEP / SEP / 5 6 / / CH 00 5:30PM CAM 00 8:50AM LINE VCR MODE 3 DEC / 24 / 00 10:30AM CAM 4 JAN / 1 / 01 11:25PM CAM 5 FEB / 11 / 01 4:11PM CAM (CHG) OFF CAMERA 6 APR / 29 / 01 1:45PM CAM MEMORY 4 INDEX SEARCH 1 2 SEP / 5 / 00 5:30PM CAM CH SEP / 6 / 00 8:50AM LINE 3 DEC / 24 / 00 10:30AM CAM 4 JAN / 1 / 01 11:25PM CAM 5 FEB / 11 / 01 4:11PM CAM 6 APR / 29 / 01 1:45PM CAM To stop searching Press x. 64
- 65. Searching for a recording by index – Index search 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 for. If a tape has a blank portion between recorded portions The index search function may not work correctly. If you mark an index onto an external input signal “LINE” appears in the CH column. Searching for the index point without using cassette memory (1) Set the POWER switch to VCR. Advanced Playback Operations (2) Set CM SEARCH in to OFF in the menu settings (p. 107). If using a tape without cassette memory, skip this step. (3) Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly, until the index search indicator appears. The indicator changes as follows: INDEX SEARCH t DATE SEARCH t PHOTO SEARCH t PHOTO SCAN t no indicator (4) Press . on the Remote Commander to search for the previous index point or press > on the Remote Commander to search for the next index point. Your camcorder automatically starts playback at the selected index point. Each time you press . or >, your camcorder searches for the previous or next index point. To stop searching Press x. 65
- 66. Searching the boundaries of recorded tape by title – Title search If you use a tape with cassette memory, you can search for the boundaries of recorded tape by title (Title search) (p. 143). Use the Remote Commander for this operation. (1) Set the POWER switch to VCR. (2) Set CM SEARCH in to ON in the menu settings (p. 107). The default setting is ON. (3) Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly, until the title search indicator appears. The indicator changes as follows: INDEX SEARCH t TITLE SEARCH t DATE SEARCH t PHOTO SEARCH t PHOTO SCAN t no indicator (4) Press . or > on the Remote Commander to select the title for playback. Your camcorder automatically starts playback of the scene having the title that you selected. 1 POWER 3 SEARCH TITLE SEARCH 1 2 HELLO! CONGRATULATIONS! VCR MODE 3 HAPPY NEW YEAR! 4 PRESENT 5 GOOD MORNING (CHG) OFF CAMERA 6 WEDDING MEMORY 4 TITLE SEARCH 3 4 HAPPY NEW YEAR! PRESENT 5 GOOD MORNING 6 WEDDING 7 NIGHT 8 BASEBALL To stop searching Press x. If you use a tape without cassette memory You cannot superimpose or search for 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 for. If a tape has a blank portion between recorded portions The title search function may not work correctly. 66
- 67. Searching a recording by date – Date search 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 using cassette memory You can use this function only when playing back a tape with cassette memory (p. 143). (1) Set the POWER switch to VCR. (2) Set CM SEARCH in to ON in the menu settings (p. 107). The default setting is ON. Advanced Playback Operations (3) Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly, until the date search indicator appears. The indicator changes as follows: INDEX SEARCH t TITLE SEARCH t DATE SEARCH t PHOTO SEARCH t PHOTO SCAN t no indicator (4) Press . or > on the Remote Commander to select the date for playback. Your camcorder automatically starts playback at the beginning of the selected date. 1 POWER 3 SEARCH DATE SEARCH 1 2 SEP / 5 / 00 SEP / 6 / 00 VCR MODE 3 DEC / 24 / 00 4 JAN / 1 / 01 5 FEB / 11 / 01 (CHG) OFF CAMERA 6 APR / 29 / 01 MEMORY 4 DATE SEARCH 1 2 SEP / 5 / 00 SEP / 6 / 00 3 DEC / 24 / 00 4 JAN / 1 / 01 5 FEB / 11 / 01 6 APR / 29 / 01 To stop searching Press x. 67
- 68. Searching a recording by date – Date search Note If one day’s recording is less than two minutes, your camcorder may not accurately find the point where the recording date changes. In the mark •The bar in the mark indicates the present point on the tape. •The mark in the indicates the actual point you are trying to search. If a tape has a blank portion between recorded portions The date search function may not work correctly. 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. 107). If using a tape without cassette memory, skip this step. (3) Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly, until the date search indicator appears. The indicator changes as follows: INDEX SEARCH t 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. 68
- 69. Searching for a photo – Photo search/ Photo scan You can search for a still picture you have recorded on a mini DV tape (photo search). You can also search for still pictures one after another and display each picture for five seconds automatically regardless of cassette memory (photo scan). Use the Remote Commander for these operations. Use this function to check or edit still pictures. Searching for a photo using cassette memory You can use this function only when playing back a tape with cassette memory (p. 143). (1) Set the POWER switch to VCR. (2) Set CM SEARCH in to ON in the menu settings (p. 107). Default setting is ON. (3) Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly, until the photo Advanced Playback Operations search indicator appears. The indicator changes as follows: INDEX SEARCH t TITLE SEARCH t DATE SEARCH t PHOTO SEARCH t PHOTO SCAN t no indicator (4) Press . or > on the Remote Commander to select the date for playback. Your camcorder automatically starts playback of the photo having the date that you selected. 1 POWER 3 SEARCH PHOTO SEARCH 1 2 SEP / 5 SEP / 6 / / 00 5 : 30 PM 00 8 : 50 AM VCR MODE 3 DEC / 24 / 00 1 0 : 30 AM 4 JAN / 1 / 01 11 : 25 PM 5 FEB / 11 / 01 4 : 11 PM (CHG) OFF CAMERA 6 APR / 29 / 01 1 : 45 PM MEMORY 4 PHOTO SEARCH 1 2 SEP / 5 SEP / 6 / / 00 5 : 30 PM 00 8 : 50 AM 3 DEC / 24 / 00 1 0 : 30 AM 4 JAN / 1 / 01 11 : 25 PM 5 FEB / 11 / 01 4 : 11 PM 6 APR / 29 / 01 1 : 45 PM 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 for. If a tape has a blank portion between recorded portions The photo search function may not work correctly. 69
- 70. Searching for a photo – Photo search/Photo scan 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. 107). (3) Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly, until the photo search indicator appears. The indicator changes as follows: INDEX SEARCH t DATE SEARCH t PHOTO SEARCH t PHOTO SCAN t no indicator (4) Press . or > on the Remote Commander to select a 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: INDEX SEARCH t TITLE SEARCH t DATE SEARCH t PHOTO SEARCH t PHOTO SCAN t no indicator (3) Press . or > on the Remote Commander. Each photo is played back for about five seconds automatically. 1 POWER 2 SEARCH VCR MODE PHOTO 00 SCAN (CHG) OFF CAMERA MEMORY 3 To stop scanning Press x. 70
- 71. 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. In playback or playback pause mode, press PICTURE EFFECT and turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial until the desired picture effect indicator (NEG. ART, SEPIA, B&W or SOLARIZE) appears. For details of each picture effect function, see page 39. PICTURE EFFECT Advanced Playback Operations To cancel the picture effect function Press PICTURE EFFECT so that the indicator disappears. Notes •You cannot process a picture using the picture effect function that is input from other equipment. •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 will be automatically canceled. 71
- 72. Playing back a tape with digital effects During playback, you can process a scene using the digital effect functions: STILL, FLASH, LUMI. and TRAIL. (1) In playback or playback pause mode, press DIGITAL EFFECT and turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial until the desired digital effect indicator (STILL, FLASH, LUMI. or TRAIL) flashes. (2) Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. The digital effect indicator lights up and the bars appear. In STILL or LUMI. mode, the picture is captured and is stored in memory as a still picture at the time you press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the effect. For details of each digital effect function, see page 40. 2 STILL 1 DIGITAL EFFECT 3 STILL To cancel the digital effect function Press DIGITAL EFFECT so that the indicator disappears. Notes •You cannot process a picture using the digital effect function that is input from other equipment. •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. When you set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) or stop playing back The digital effect function will be automatically canceled. 72
- 73. — Editing — Dubbing a tape Using the A/V connecting cable Connect your camcorder to the VCR using the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder. Before a dubbing Set DISPLAY to LCD in the menu settings. (Default setting is LCD.) Set the input selector on the VCR to LINE, if available. (1) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to record over) into the VCR, and insert the recorded tape into your camcorder. (2) Set the input selector on the VCR to LINE. For details, 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. For details, refer to the operating instructions of Editing the VCR. S VIDEO (not supplied) IN S VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO L/R AUDIO : Signal flow When you have finished dubbing the tape Press x on both your camcorder and the VCR. Be sure to clear the indicators from the screen If they are displayed, press the following buttons so as not to record the indicators on the dubbed tape: •The DISPLAY button •The DATA CODE button •The SEARCH MODE button on the Remote Commander You can edit on VCRs that support the following systems 8 mm, Hi8, Digital8, VHS, S-VHS, VHSC, S-VHSC, Betamax, ED Betamax, mini DV or DV If your VCR is a monaural type Connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video input jack and the white plug to the audio input jack on the VCR or the TV. The red plugs are not used. 73
- 74. Dubbing a tape Connect using an S video cable (not supplied) to obtain high-quality pictures With this connection, you do not need to connect the yellow (video) plug of the A/V connecting cable. Connect the S video cable (not supplied) to the S video jacks on both your camcorder and the TV or the VCR. This connection produces higher quality DV format pictures. If you use a LANC cable You can edit precisely by connecting a LANC cable (not supplied) to this camcorder and other video equipment having a fine synchro-editing function, using this camcorder as a player. Using an i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) Simply connect the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) (not supplied) to DV IN/OUT and to DV IN/OUT of the DV products. With a digital-to-digital connection, video and audio signals are transmitted in digital form for high-quality editing. You cannot dub the titles, display indicators or the contents of cassette memory. (1) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to record over) into the VCR, and insert the recorded tape into your camcorder. (2) Set the input selector on the VCR to the DV input position if the VCR is equipped with an input selector. For details, 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. DV IN/OUT DV S VIDEO LANC DV IN/OUT (not supplied) : Signal flow When you have finished dubbing a tape Press x on both your camcorder and the VCR. You can connect one VCR only using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) Pictures processed by the digital effect or picture effect function Pictures processed by the digital effect or picture effect function are not output through the DV IN/OUT jack. 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 other 74 video equipment, the picture may jitter.
- 75. Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing You can duplicate selected scenes (programs) for editing onto a tape without operating the VCR. Scenes can be selected by frame. [a] [a] [b] Editing [a] Undesired frame [b]Moves the scene Before operating the digital program editing Preparation 1 Connecting the VCR (p. 73, 74). Preparation 2 Setting the VCR to operate by infrared rays emitter (p. 76)/Setting the VCR to operate with an i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) (p. 80). Preparation 3 Adjusting the synchronization of the VCR (p. 81). When you dub using the same VCR again, you can skip Preparations 2 and 3. Using the digital program editing function Operation 1 Making programs (p. 83). Operation 2 Performing a digital program editing (Dubbing a tape) (p. 85). 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. •You cannot send the control signal of the digital program editing through the (LANC) jack. 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. Preparation 1: Connecting the VCR Connect your camcorder and the VCR as shown on pages 73 and 74. You can use an A/V connecting cable, or an i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable). 75
- 76. Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing Preparation 2: Setting the VCR to operate by infrared rays emitter To edit using the VCR, send the control signal by infrared ray to the remote sensor on the VCR. When you connect using the A/V cable, this procedure is required. (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. (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. Set the IR SETUP code (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. See “About the IR SETUP code ” on the next page. 1 POWER VCR (CHG) OFF CAMERA MEMORY 3 MENU 4 6-9 OTHERS BEEP MELODY COMMANDER D I SPLAY V I DEO ED I T ED I T SET RETURN OTHERS OTHERS ED I T SET ED I T SET CONTROL IR CONTROL IR ADJ TEST i . L I NK ADJ TEST “CUT–I N” “CUT–I N” [MENU] : END “CUT–OUT” “CUT–OUT” I R SETUP I R SETUP PAUSEMODE PAUSEMODE I R TEST I R TEST RETURN RETURN 5 OTHERS [MENU] : END [MENU] : END ED I T SET OTHERS OTHERS CONTROL IR ED I T SET ED I T SET ADJ TEST CONTROL CONTROL “CUT–I N” ADJ TEST ADJ TEST “CUT–OUT” “CUT–I N” “CUT–I N” I R SETUP “CUT–OUT” “CUT–OUT” PAUSEMODE I R SETUP 1 I R SETUP 3 I R TEST PAUSEMODE PAUSEMODE RETURN I R TEST I R TEST RETURN RETURN [MENU] : END [MENU] : END [MENU] : END 76
- 77. Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing 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. Code number 1 is the default setting. Brand Remote control code Brand Remote control code Sony 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Nokia 89, 36 Aiwa 53 Nokia Oceanic 89 Akai 62, 50, 74 Nordmende 76, 100 Alba 73 Okano 60, 62, 63 Baird 36, 30 Orion 70, 58* Blaupunkt 83, 78 Panasonic 16, 78, 96 Bush 74 Philips 83, 84, 86 Editing Canon 97 Phonola 83, 84 CGM 47, 83, 36 Roadstar 47 Clatronic 73 SABA 76, 21 Daewoo 26 Samsung 93, 94, 52, 22 Ferguson 76 Sanyo 36 Fisher 73 Schneider 84, 10 Funai 80 SEG 73 Goldstar 47 Seleco 47, 74 Goodmans 26, 84 Sharp 89 Grundig 83, 09 Siemens 10, 36 Hitachi 42, 56 Tandberg 26 ITT/Nikia 36 Telefunken 91, 92 Instant Thomson 76 JVC 12, 21, 15, 11 Thorn 36, 47 Kendo 47 Toshiba 40 Loewe 16, 47, 84 Universum 92, 70, 47 Luxor 89 W. W. House 47 Mark 26* Watson 83, 58 Matsui 47, 60, 58* * TV/VCR component Mitsubishi 28, 29 Note on remote control code You cannot do assemble editing with some VCRs (for recording) if the remote control code does not correspond to this camcorder (for playback). 77
- 78. Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing Setting the buttons 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 button to cancel recording pause on the VCR, then press the dial. The correct button depends on your VCR. Refer to the operating instructions of your VCR. 1,2 OTHERS OTHERS ED I T SET ED I T SET CONTROL CONTROL ADJ TEST ADJ TEST “CUT–I N” “CUT–I N” “CUT–OUT” “CUT–OUT” I R SETUP I R SETUP PAUSEMODE PAUSE PAUSEMODE PAUSE I R TEST REC I R TEST RETURN PB RETURN [MENU] : END [MENU] : END 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 B. Setting your camcorder and the VCR to face each other Locate the infrared ray emitter of your camcorder and face it towards the remote sensor of the VCR. Set the devices about 30 cm (about 11 7/8 in) apart, and remove any obstacles between the devices. Remote sensor 78
- 79. Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing Confirming the VCR operation (1) Insert a recordable tape into the VCR, then set it 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. 2,3 Editing OTHERS OTHERS ED I T SET ED I T SET CONTROL CONTROL ADJ TEST ADJ TEST “CUT–I N” “CUT–I N” “CUT–OUT” ENGAGE “CUT–OUT” I R SETUP REC PAUSE I R SETUP PAUSEMODE PAUSEMODE I R TEST RETURN I R TEST COMPLETE RETURN EXECUTE RETURN [MENU] : END [MENU] : END When the VCR does not operate correctly Set the IR SETUP code, or select the button to cancel the recording pause on the VCR. 79
- 80. Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing Preparation 2: Setting the VCR to operate with an i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) When you connect using an i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) (not supplied), follow the procedures below. (1) Set the POWER switch to VCR on your camcorder. (2) Turn the power of the connected VCR on, then set the input selector to DV input. When you connect a video camera recorder, set its 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 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. 1 POWER VCR (CHG) OFF CAMERA MEMORY 3 MENU 4,5 6,7 OTHERS BEEP MELODY COMMANDER D I SPLAY V I DEO ED I T OTHERS OTHERS ED I T SET ED I T SET ED I T SET RETURN CONTROL IR CONTROL IR ADJ TEST ADJ TEST i . L I NK “CUT–I N” “CUT–I N” “CUT–OUT” “CUT–OUT” I R SETUP I R SETUP [MENU] : END PAUSEMODE PAUSEMODE I R TEST I R TEST RETURN RETURN [MENU] : END [MENU] : END OTHERS ED I T SET OTHERS OTHERS CONTROL IR ED I T SET ED I T SET ADJ TEST CONTROL IR CONTROL i . L I NK “CUT–I N” ADJ TEST i . L I NK ADJ TEST “CUT–OUT” “CUT–I N” “CUT–I N” I R SETUP “CUT–OUT” “CUT–OUT” PAUSEMODE I R SETUP I R SETUP I R TEST PAUSEMODE PAUSEMODE RETURN I R TEST I R TEST RETURN RETURN [MENU] : END [MENU] : END [MENU] : END 80
- 81. Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing Preparation 3: Adjusting the synchronization of the VCR You can adjust the synchronization of your camcorder and the VCR. Remove the cassette from the camcorder beforehand. We recommend that you prepare a pen and paper for notes. When you connect to a Sony VCR using an i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable), and have set CONTROL to i.LINK, the setup below is not necessary. (1) Insert a recordable tape into the VCR, then set it to recording pause. When you connect using an i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) and have set CONTROL to i.LINK, you do not have to turn the recording VCR to recording pause mode. (2) Set the POWER switch to VCR. (3) Press MENU to display the menu. Editing (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 ADJ TEST, then press the dial. (7) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select EXECUTE, then press the dial. CUT-IN and CUT-OUT are recorded on an image for five times each to calculate the numerical values for adjusting the synchronization. The EXECUTING indicator flashes on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. When finished, the indicator changes to COMPLETE. (8) Rewind the tape in the VCR, then start slow playback. Take a note of the opening numerical value of each CUT-IN and the closing numerical value of each CUT-OUT. (9) Calculate the average of all the opening numerical values of each CUT-IN, and the average of all the closing numerical values of each CUT-OUT. 4-6 OTHERS ED I T SET CONTROL ADJ TEST RETURN “CUT–I N” EXECUTE “CUT–OUT” I R SETUP ENGAGE PAUSEMODE REC PAUSE I R TEST OTHERS RETURN ED I T SET CONTROL [MENU] : END ADJ TEST EXECUT I NG “CUT–I N” “CUT–OUT” No . 2 I R SETUP IN PAUSEMODE +215 I R TEST OTHERS RETURN ED I T SET [MENU] : CONTROL END ADJ TEST COMPLETE “CUT–I N” “CUT–OUT” 3 MENU I R SETUP PAUSEMODE I R TEST RETURN [MENU] : END 81
- 82. Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing (10) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select “CUT-IN,” then press the dial. (11) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the average numerical value of CUT-IN, then press the dial. The calculated start position for recording is set. (12) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select “CUT-OUT,” then press the dial. (13) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the average numerical value of CUT-OUT, then press the dial. The calculated stop position for recording is set. (14) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select RETURN, then press the dial. 10,11 OTHERS OTHERS ED I T SET ED I T SET CONTROL CONTROL ADJ TEST ADJ TEST “CUT–I N” 0 “CUT–I N” 0 “CUT–OUT” “CUT–OUT” I R SETUP I R SETUP PAUSEMODE PAUSEMODE I R TEST I R TEST RETURN RETURN [MENU] : END [MENU] : END 12,13 OTHERS OTHERS ED I T SET ED I T SET CONTROL CONTROL ADJ TEST ADJ TEST “CUT–I N” “CUT–I N” “CUT–OUT” 0 “CUT–OUT” 0 I R SETUP I R SETUP PAUSEMODE PAUSEMODE I R TEST I R TEST RETURN RETURN [MENU] : END [MENU] : END Errors in editing If you connect your camcorder to Sony equipment with the DV jack, the range of errors is within +/– 5 frames. The range may become wider in the following conditions: •The interval between CUT-IN and CUT-OUT is less than five seconds (p. 83). •CUT-IN or CUT-OUT is set at the beginning of the tape. When “ENGAGE REC PAUSE” appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder Turn the recording VCR to recording pause mode. Note 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. 82
- 83. Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing If the VCR does not operate correctly Make sure the IR SETUP code is correct; reset if necessary. When the operations of the VCR do not work with an i.LINK cable Keep the i.LINK connection, and carry out Preparation 2 (p. 76) again. The audio and video signals are sent as digital signals. Operation 1: Making Programs (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. Editing (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 control buttons, then pause playback (p. 29). 5 2 MENU STOP REW PLAY FF PAUSE 3,4 OTHERS V I DEO ED I T 0:32:30:14 BEEP MELODY MARK 1 IN COMMANDER UNDO D I SPLAY ERASE ALL V I DEO ED I T START ED I T SET RETURN TOTAL 0:00:00:00 SCENE 0 [MENU] : END [MENU] : END 83
- 84. Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing (6) Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, or MARK on the Remote Commander. The CUT-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 operating buttons, then pause playback (p. 29). (8) Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, or MARK on the Remote Commander. The CUT-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 a maximum of 20 programs. 7 6 V I DEO ED I T MARK UNDO ERASE ALL 0:08:55:06 1 OUT STOP REW PLAY FF PAUSE START TOTAL 0:00:00:00 SCENE 0 [MENU] : END 8,9 V I DEO ED I T 0:09:07:06 V I DEO ED I T 0:10:01:23 MARK 2 IN MARK 4 IN UNDO UNDO ERASE ALL ERASE ALL START START TOTAL 0:00:12:13 TOTAL 0:00:47:12 SCENE 1 SCENE 3 [MENU] : END [MENU] : END On a blank portion of the tape You cannot set CUT-IN or CUT-OUT on a blank portion of the tape. Note The total time of the programs is indicated on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder, however, if the time code on the tape is not continuous, the time may not be indicated properly. Erasing the last program To change the end of the last program, delete the CUT-OUT mark. To erase the whole program, delete both the CUT-IN and CUT-OUT marks. (1) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select UNDO, then press the dial. The last set program mark flashes. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select EXECUTE, then press the dial and the setting is canceled. To cancel erasing Select RETURN in step 2, then press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. 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. All the program marks flash. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select EXECUTE, then press the dial and the 84 settings are canceled.
- 85. Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing To cancel erasing all programs Select RETURN in step 2, then press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. To cancel a program you have set Press MENU. The program is stored in memory until the tape is ejected. 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), you do not have to set the VCR to recording pause. When you use a video camera recorder, set its POWER switch to VCR. Editing (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. The camcorder automatically searches for the beginning of the first program, then starts dubbing. The EXECUTING indicator flashes. The SEARCH indicator appears during search, and the EDIT indicator appears during edit on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. The program marks light up after dubbing is complete. When the dubbing ends, your camcorder and the VCR automatically stop. To stop dubbing Press x on this camcorder or on the Remote Commander. 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 digital program editing function. When the operations of the VCR do not work with an i.LINK cable Keep the i.LINK connection, and carry out Preparation 2 (p. 76) again. You cannot record on the VCR when: • The cassette is not inserted. • The tape has run out. • The write-protect tab is set to the protect position. • The IR SETUP code is not correct. (When IR is selected.) • The setup to cancel recording pause is not correct (p. 78). (When IR is selected.) NOT READY appears on the LCD screen when: • The program to operate the digital program edit has not been made. • i.LINK is selected but an i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) is not connected. (When i.LINK is selected.) • The power of the connected VCR is not turned on. 85
- 86. Using with an analog video unit and a PC – Signal convert function You can convert the analog input signal to the digital signal and output it from the DV IN/OUT jack on this camcorder. You can capture images and sound from an analog video unit connecting a PC which has the i.LINK (DV) jack to your camcorder. S VIDEO (not supplied) OUT S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO DV connecting cable (not supplied) : Signal flow (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 A/V t DV OUT, then press the dial. (5) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select ON, then press the dial. (6) Press MENU to erase the menu display. (7) Start playback on the analog video unit slightly ahead of the point from which you want to start capturing images. (8) Start capturing procedures on your PC. The operation procedures depend on your PC and the software which you use. For details on how to capture images, refer to the instruction manual of your PC and your software. After capturing images and sound Stop capturing procedures on your PC, and stop the playback on the analog video unit. Notes •When you edit the captured image and sound from the analog video unit by a PC, you need to install an appropriate software which can exchange video signals between the camcorder and a PC. •Depending on the condition of the analog video signals, the PC 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. •The camcorder cannot output the digital signal when you input the analog signal that includes a copyright protection signal. 86
- 87. Recording video or TV programs Using the A/V connecting cable You can record a tape from another VCR or a TV program from a TV that has video/ audio outputs. Use your camcorder as a recorder. (1) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to record over) into your camcorder. If you want to record a tape from the VCR, insert a recorded tape into the VCR. (2) Set the POWER switch to VCR on your camcorder. (3) Set DISPLAY in to LCD in the menu settings (p. 107). (4) Press MENU to erase the menu display. (5) Press z REC and the button on its right simultaneously on your camcorder, then immediately press X on your camcorder. (6) Press N on the VCR to start playback if you record a tape from a VCR. Select a TV program if you record from a TV. The picture from a TV or VCR appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. (7) Press X on your camcorder at the scene from which you want to start Editing recording. 5 REC PAUSE S VIDEO (not supplied) OUT S VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO L/R AUDIO : Signal flow When you have finished recording Press x on both your camcorder and the VCR. Using the Remote Commander In step 5, press z REC and MARK simultaneously, then immediately press X. And in step 7, press X at the scene from which you want to start recording. 87
- 88. Recording video or TV programs 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 plug to the audio output jack on the VCR or the TV. The red plugs are not used. Connect using an S video cable (not supplied) to obtain high-quality pictures With this connection, you do not need to connect the yellow (video) plug of the A/V connecting cable. Connect an S video cable (not supplied) to the S video jacks of both your camcorder and the VCR. This connection produces higher quality DV format pictures. If you do various playbacks on the VCR during recording The recorded picture may be blurred. On the commander mode 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. On index signal The index is automatically marked on a tape when you start recording. If you mark the index using the INDEX MARK button during recording, “LINE” appears in the CH column on the INDEX SEARCH screen, and the index is recorded on cassette memory. 88
- 89. Recording video or TV programs Using an i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) Simply connect the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) (not supplied) to DV IN/OUT and to DV IN/OUT of the DV products. With digital-to-digital connection, video and audio signals are transmitted in digital form for high-quality editing. (1) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to record over) into your camcorder, and insert the recorded tape into the VCR. (2) Set the POWER switch to VCR on your camcorder. (3) Set DISPLAY in to LCD in the menu settings (p. 107). (4) Press MENU to erase the menu display. (5) Press z REC and the button on its right simultaneously on your camcorder, then immediately press X on your camcorder. (6) Press N on the VCR to start playback. The picture to be recorded appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. (7) Press X on your camcorder at the scene from which you want to start Editing recording. 5 REC PAUSE DV IN/OUT DV S VIDEO LANC DV IN/OUT (not supplied) : Signal flow When you have finished recording Press x on both your camcorder and the VCR. Using the Remote Commander In step 5, press z REC and MARK simultaneously, then immediately press X. And in step 7, press X at the scene from which you want to start recording. 89
- 90. Recording video or TV programs You can connect only one VCR using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) When you dub a picture in digital form The color of the display may be uneven. However this does not affect the dubbed picture. If you record a still picture in playback pause mode via 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 Press DISPLAY and make sure that the DV IN indicator appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. The DV IN indicator may appear on both pieces of equipment. 90
- 91. 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 73 or 86. Insert a cassette containing the desired scene into the VCR. [a] [A] [b] [c] [B] Editing [C] [A]: The tape that contains the scene to be superimposed [B]: The tape to be edited [C]: The tape after editing (1) Set the POWER switch to VCR on your camcorder. (2) On the VCR, locate a point 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.” If the tape counter does not appear, press DISPLAY. (5) On your camcorder, locate the insert start point [b] by pressing m, then press z REC and the button on its right simultaneously, then immediately press X on your camcorder. (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 ZERO SET MEMORY MEMORY 5 REC PAUSE 91
- 92. Inserting a scene from a VCR – Insert editing To change the insert end point Press ZERO SET MEMORY on the Remote Commander 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 from which you want to start recording. 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. If you insert scenes on the tape recorded with an other camcorder (including an other DCR-VX2000) 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. 92
- 93. Audio dubbing 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 audio equipment, you can add sound to your recorded tape by specifying the starting and ending points. The original sound will not be erased. You can also use the Remote Commander for this operation. Connecting the microphone with the MIC jack MIC (PLUG IN POWER) MIC LINE Set the MIC/LINE switch to MIC. Editing : Signal flow Microphone (not supplied) You can check the picture on TV by connecting with the video jack. You cannot monitor the additional sound by the speaker. Use the headphone jack. Connecting the audio equipment with the MIC jack MIC LINE Audio equipment (not supplied) Set the MIC/LINE switch to LINE. MIC (PLUG IN LINE OUT POWER) L R : Signal flow 93
- 94. Audio dubbing Connecting the microphone with the intelligent accessory shoe Microphone (not supplied) We recommend that you use the gun microphone. If the microphone can select the zoom microphone type, set it to the gun microphone position. Dubbing with the AUDIO L/R jacks Audio equipment (not supplied) LINE OUT L R AUDIO L/R AUDIO L AUDIO R Do not connect the : Signal flow video (yellow) plug. Dubbing with the supplied microphone No connection is necessary. Notes • When dubbing with the built-in microphone or an external one, you can check the recorded picture on the LCD screen, in the viewfinder, or on the screen of equipment connected with the VIDEO jack, and you can check the recorded sound by using headphones. • When dubbing with the AUDIO L/R jacks, you can check the recorded picture on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder, and you can check the recorded sound by using a headphones. • You can check both the original sound and new sound that will be dubbed, with headphones. • You can adjust the balance of the new sound and original sound using AUDIO MIX in the menu settings. You can monitor the sound using headphones during audio dubbing. 94
- 95. Audio dubbing Adding an audio sound on a recorded tape (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. 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. The green X indicator appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. (5) Press X 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. (6) Press x at the point where you want to stop recording. AUDIO DUB Editing POWER switch Monitoring the new recorded sound To play back the sound Adjust the balance between the original sound (ST1) and the new sound (ST2) by selecting AUDIO MIX in the menu settings (p. 107). VCR SET H i F i SOUND AUD I O M I X A/V DV OUT ST1 ST2 RETURN [MENU] : END If you wait five minutes after 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 for original sound only. 95
- 96. Audio dubbing Notes •New sound cannot be recorded on a tape already recorded in the 16-bit mode (p. 111). •New sound cannot be recorded on a tape already recorded in the LP mode. •You cannot add audio with the DV IN/OUT jack. If you make all the connections The audio input to be recorded will take precedence over others in the following order. •MIC (PLUG IN POWER) jack •Intelligent accessory shoe •AUDIO L/R jacks •Built-in microphone If an i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) (not supplied) is connected to your camcorder You cannot add sound to a recorded tape. If you set the write-protect tab of the tape to lock You cannot record on the tape. Slide the write-protect tab to release the write protection. We recommend that you add new sound on a tape recorded with your camcorder If you add new sound on a tape recorded with another camcorder (including an other DCR-VX2000), the sound quality may deteriorate. 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 playback mode. Then, follow the procedure from step 3. Recording automatically stops at the point where ZERO SET MEMORY was pressed. On blank portions You cannot add an audio. You can adjust the recording level manually using the recording adjustment display in the following cases: – Dubbing with an optional external microphone or audio equipment through the MIC jack – Dubbing with an optional external microphone installed into the intelligent accessory shoe. – Dubbing with the internal microphone 96
- 97. Superimposing a title If you use a tape with cassette memory, you can superimpose the title while recording or after recording. When you play back the tape, the title is displayed for five seconds from the point where you superimposed it. You can select one of eight preset titles and two custom titles (p. 101). You can also select the color, size and position of titles. VACATION (1) Press TITLE to display the title menu in standby, recording, playback, or playback pause mode. Editing (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press the dial. (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired title, then press the dial. The title flashes. (4) 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. 1 TITLE PRESET TITLE HELLO! HAPPY BIRTHDAY HAPPY HOLIDAYS CONGRATULATIONS! OUR SWEET BABY WEDDING VACATION THE END [T I TLE] : END 2 PRESET TITLE HELLO! HAPPY BIRTHDAY HAPPY HOLIDAYS CONGRATULATIONS! PRESET TITLE HELLO! HAPPY BIRTHDAY HAPPY HOLIDAYS CONGRATULATIONS! OUR SWEET BABY OUR SWEET BABY WEDDING WEDDING VACATION VACATION THE END THE END RETURN [T I TLE] : END [T I TLE] : END 3 PRESET TITLE HELLO! HAPPY BIRTHDAY HAPPY HOLIDAYS CONGRATULATIONS! TITLE OUR SWEET BABY VACATION WEDDING VACATION THE END RETURN [T I TLE] : END [EXEC] : SAVE [T I TLE] : END 4 SIZE SIZE SMALL LARGE TITLE VACATION VACATION [EXEC] : SAVE [T I TLE] : END 97
- 98. Superimposing a title (5) Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial again to complete the setting. In playback, playback pause, or recording mode: The “TITLE SAVE” indicator appears on the screen for five seconds and the title is set. In standby mode: The “TITLE” indicator appears. When you press START/STOP to start recording, “TITLE SAVE” appears on the screen for five seconds and the title is set. If you set the write-protect tab to lock You cannot superimpose or erase the title. Slide the write-protect tab to release the write protection. To use a custom title If you want to use the custom title, select in step 2. If the tape has a blank portion You cannot superimpose a title on that 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 only on the DV format video equipment with the index titler function. •The point you superimposed the title may be detected as an index signal when searching a recording with other video equipment. To not display titles Set TITLE DSPL to OFF in the menu settings (p. 107). 98
- 99. Superimposing a title 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 more than 12 characters in LARGE size. •If you select the title size “SMALL,” you have nine choices for the title position. If you select the title size “LARGE,” you have eight choices for the title position. If the “ FULL” mark appears The cassette memory is full. If you erase the title, index data, date data, photo data, or cassette label in the cassette, you can then superimpose a title. Editing 99
- 100. Superimposing a title Erasing a title (1) Set the POWER switch to VCR or CAMERA. (2) Press MENU to display the menu. (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press the dial. (4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select TITLEERASE, then press the dial. The title erase display appears. (5) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the title you want to erase, then press the dial. The “ERASE OK ?” indicator appears. (6) Make sure the title is the one you want to erase, and turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select OK, then press the dial. “OK” changes to “EXECUTE.” (7) Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. “ERASING” flashes for about two seconds and “COMPLETE” appears after erasing the title. 2 1 POWER VCR MENU (CHG) OFF CAMERA MEMORY 3-5 CM SET CM SEARCH TAPE T I TLE T I TLE DSPL 6,7 T I TLE ERASE 4 PRESENT ERASE OK ? RETURN T I TLEERASE OK I TEM ERASE ERASE ALL CM SET T I TLE ERASE CM SEARCH 4 PRESENT TAPE T I TLE [MENU] TEND DSPL : I TLE [MENU] ERASE OK ? : END RETURN T I TLEERASE EXECUTE I TEM ERASE ERASE ALL RETURN T I TLE ERASE CM SET CM SEARCH 1 HELLO ! TAPE T I TLE 2 CONGRATULAT I ONS ! [MENU] : END [MENU] TEND DSPL : I TLE 3 HAPPY NEW YEAR ! T I TLEERASE COMPLETE 4 PRESENT I TEM ERASE 5 GOOD MORN I NG ERASE ALL 6 WEDD I NG RETURN [MENU] : END [MENU] : END To cancel erasing Select RETURN in step 6 or 7, then press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. To erase all the titles See “Erasing the cassette memory data” on page 105. 100
- 101. Making your own titles You can make up to two titles and store them in cassette memory. Each title can have up to 20 characters. (1) Press TITLE in the standby, playback, or playback pause mode. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press the dial. (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select CUSTOM1 SET or CUSTOM2 SET, then press the dial. (4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the column of the desired character, then press the dial. (5) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired character, then press the dial. (6) Repeat steps 4 and 5 until you have selected all characters and completed the title. (7) To finish making your own titles, turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select Editing [SET], then press the dial. The title is stored in memory. (8) Press TITLE to erase the title menu display. 1 2 TITLE SET CUSTOM1 SET TITLE SET CUSTOM1 SET CUSTOM2 SET CUSTOM2 SET TITLE RETURN [T I TLE] : END [T I TLE] : END PRESET TITLE HELLO! HAPPY BIRTHDAY HAPPY HOLIDAYS CONGRATULATIONS! OUR SWEET BABY 3 TITLE SET CUSTOM1 SET TITLE SET ––––––––––––––––––––– WEDDING CUSTOM2 SET VACATION RETURN THE END [T I TLE] : END [T I TLE] : END [T I TLE] : END 4-6 1 TITLE SET ––––––––––––––––––––– 2 TITLE SET ––––––––––––––––––––– [T I TLE] : END [T I TLE] : END 3 TITLE SET 4 TITLE SET ––––––––––––––––––––– S–––––––––––––––––––– [T I TLE] : END [T I TLE] : END 101
- 102. Making your own titles 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 a new title as desired. If you take five minutes or longer to enter characters in 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 follow the procedure from step 7 again. We recommend setting the operation in playback or playback pause mode or removing the cassette so that your camcorder does not automatically turn off while you are entering title characters. To erase a character Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select [ C ], then press the dial. The last character is erased. To enter a space Select [ ], then select the blank part. 102
- 103. Labeling a cassette If you use a tape with cassette memory, you can label a cassette. The label can consist of up to 10 characters and is stored in cassette memory. When you insert the labeled cassette and set the POWER switch to VCR, CAMERA, or MEMORY, the label is displayed for about five seconds. (1) Insert the cassette you want to label. (2) Set the POWER switch to VCR or CAMERA. (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. The 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. Editing (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. 3 MENU 2 POWER VCR (CHG) OFF CAMERA MEMORY 6-8 4,5 CM SET CM SEARCH TAPE T I TLE T I TLE DSPL TAPE T I TLE –––––––––– TAPE T I TLE –––––––––– T I TLEERASE I TEM ERASE ERASE ALL CM SET CM SEARCH TAPE T I TLE – – – – – – – – – – T I TLE DSPL [MENU] TEND : I TLEERASE [MENU] : END [MENU] : END I TEM ERASE ERASE ALL RETURN T I TLE TAPE TAPE T I TLE TAPE T I TLE –––––––––– M– – – – – – – – – –––––––––– [MENU] : END [MENU] : END [MENU] : END [MENU] : END 103
- 104. Labeling a cassette To change the label you have made Insert the cassette to change the label, and operate in the same way as you do 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 you have superimposed titles in the cassette When the label is displayed, up to four titles also appear. When the “-----” indicator has fewer than 10 spaces The cassette memory is full. The “-----” indicates the number of characters you can select for the label. To erase a character Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select [ C ], then press the dial. The last character is erased. To enter a space Select [ ], then select the blank part. 104
- 105. Erasing the cassette memory data You can erase data stored in cassette memory, each item’s data can be erased separately. You can also erase all items’ data once. Erasing each item’s data separately (1) Set the POWER switch to VCR or CAMERA. (2) Press MENU to display the menu display. (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press the dial. (4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select ITEM ERASE, then press the dial. (5) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the item that you want to erase its data, then press the dial. Item Meaning INDEX ALL Erases all the index data. Editing TITLE ALL Erases all the title data. DATE ALL Erases all the date data. PHOTO ALL Erases all the photo data. (6) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select OK, then press the dial. “OK” changes to “EXECUTE.” (7) Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. “ERASING” flashes for about two seconds and “COMPLETE” appears after erasing the selected item’s data. 1 POWER 3-5 CM SET CM SEARCH TAPE T I TLE T I TLE DSPL T I TLEERASE VCR I TEM ERASE ERASE ALL (CHG) CM SET OFF CAMERA CM SEARCH TAPE T I TLE T I TLE DSPL MEMORY [MENU] TEND : I TLEERASE I TEM ERASE ERASE ALL RETURN CM SET I TEM ERASE I NDEX ALL 2 MENU T I TLE ALL [MENU] : END ALL DATE PHOTO ALL RETURN [MENU] : END 6-7 CM SET CM SET I TEM ERASE I TEM ERASE I NDEX ALL RETURN I NDEX ALL COMPLETE T I TLE ALL OK T I TLE ALL DATE ALL DATE ALL PHOTO ALL PHOTO ALL RETURN RETURN [MENU] : END [MENU] : END To cancel erasing Select RETURN in step 6 or 7, then press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. 105
- 106. Erasing the cassette memory data Erasing all the data in cassette memory (1) Set the POWER switch to VCR or CAMERA. (2) Press MENU to display the menu display. (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press the dial. (4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select ERASE ALL, then press the dial. (5) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select OK, then press the dial. “OK” changes to “EXECUTE.” (6) Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. “ERASING” flashes for about two seconds and “COMPLETE” appears after erasing all the data. To cancel erasing Select RETURN in step 5 or 6, then press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. 106
- 107. — 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 standby, or when the POWER switch is set to VCR or MEMORY, press MENU. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired icon, then press the dial to set it. (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired item, then press the dial to set it. (4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired mode, then press the dial to set it. (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. 108). 1 2 MANUAL SET Customizing Your Camcorder AUTO SHTR CAMERA VCR PROG. SCAN OTHERS MANUAL SET VCR SET WORLD TIME AUTO SHTR H i F i SOUND BEEP MENU PROG. SCAN AUD I O M I X COMMANDER A/V DV OUT DISPLAY REC LAMP COLOR BAR [MENU] : END OTHERS [MENU] : END [MENU] : END WORLD TIME 0 HR BEEP COMMANDER DISPLAY MEMORY REC LAMP COLOR BAR RETURN MANUAL SET AUTO SHTR 3 OTHERS WORLD TIME BEEP 0 HR OTHERS WORLD TIME BEEP COMMANDER ON [MENU] : END DISPLAY REC LAMP COLOR BAR [MENU] : END RETURN OTHERS WORLD TIME BEEP COMMANDER ON DISPLAY OFF REC LAMP COLOR BAR RETURN 4 OTHERS WORLD TIME BEEP COMMANDER ON DISPLAY OFF REC LAMP COLOR BAR RETURN OTHERS WORLD TIME BEEP COMMANDER OFF DISPLAY REC LAMP COLOR BAR RETURN 107
- 108. Changing the menu settings To make the menu display disappear Press MENU. Menu items are displayed as the following icons: MANUAL SET CAMERA SET VCR SET LCD/VF SET MEMORY SET CM SET TAPE SET SETUP MENU OTHERS Selecting the mode setting of each item z is the default setting. Menu items differ depending on the position of the POWER switch. The LCD screen or viewfinder screen shows only the items you can operate at the moment. POWER Icon/item Mode Meaning switch AUTO SHTR z ON To automatically adjust the electronic CAMERA shutter speed. MEMORY OFF To fix the electronic shutter speed. PROG. SCAN z OFF Records still/moving pictures in the CAMERA interlace format. ON Records still/moving pictures in progressive mode. D ZOOM z OFF To deactivate the digital zoom. Up to 12× CAMERA zoom is carried out. 24× To activate the digital zoom. More than 12× zoom is performed digitally. This value goes up to 24× (p. 21). 48× To activate the digital zoom. More than 12× zoom is performed digitally. This value goes up to 48× (p. 21). 16:9WIDE z OFF To not record a 16:9 wide picture. CAMERA ON To record a 16:9 wide picture (p. 36). STEADYSHOT z ON To compensate for camera-shake. CAMERA OFF To cancel the SteadyShot function. Natural MEMORY pictures are produced when shooting a stationary object with a tripod. Notes on the SteadyShot function •The SteadyShot function will not correct excessive camera-shake. •Attachment of a conversion lens (not supplied) may influence the SteadyShot function. If you cancel the SteadyShot function The SteadyShot OFF indicator appears. Your camcorder prevents excessive compensation for camera-shake. 108
- 109. Changing the menu settings POWER Icon/item Mode Meaning switch FRAME REC z OFF Does not make a cut recording. CAMERA ON Makes a cut recording (p. 61). INT. REC ON Makes an interval recording (p. 59). CAMERA z OFF Does not make an interval recording. SET Sets the interval time and recording time. HiFi SOUND z STEREO To play back a stereo tape or dual sound VCR track tape with main and sub sound (p. 144). 1 To play back a stereo tape with the left sound or a dual sound tape with main sound. 2 To play back a stereo tape with the right sound or a dual sound track tape with sub sound. Customizing Your Camcorder AUDIO MIX — To adjust the balance between the stereo 1 VCR and stereo 2 (p. 95). ST1 ST2 A/VtDV OUT z OFF To output analog images in digital format VCR using your camcorder. ON To output digital images in analog format using your camcorder. LCD B. L. z BRT NORMAL To set the brightness on the LCD screen to VCR normal. CAMERA BRIGHT To brighten the LCD screen. MEMORY LCD COLOR — To adjust the color on the LCD screen with VCR the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. CAMERA MEMORY To get low- To get high- intensity intensity VF B.L. z BRT NORMAL To set the brightness on the viewfinder VCR screen to normal. CAMERA BRIGHT To brighten the viewfinder screen. MEMORY GUIDEFRAME z OFF Does not display the guide frame. CAMERA ON Displays the guide frame (p. 35). MEMORY Notes on LCD B.L. and VF B.L. •When you select “BRIGHT,” battery life is reduced a little during recording. •When you use power sources other than the battery pack, “BRIGHT” is automatically selected. 109
- 110. Changing the menu settings POWER Icon/item Mode Meaning switch CONTINUOUS z OFF Not to record continuously. MEMORY ON To record four images continuously (p. 121). MULTI SCRN To record nine images continuously (p. 121). QUALITY z SUPER FINE To record still images in the super fine VCR (SFN) image quality mode, using a “Memory MEMORY Stick” (p. 118). FINE To record still images in the fine image quality (FINE) mode, using a “Memory Stick” (p. 118). STANDARD To record still images in the standard image (STD) quality mode, using a “Memory Stick” (p. 118). PRINT MARK z OFF To erase print marks on still images. VCR ON To write a print mark on the recorded still MEMORY images you want to print out later. PROTECT z OFF To release protection from still images. VCR ON To protect selected still images against MEMORY accidental erasure (p. 138). SLIDE SHOW To play back all the images as a slide show MEMORY (p. 137). DELETE ALL To delete all unprotected images (p. 140). MEMORY FORMAT z RETURN To cancel formatting. MEMORY OK 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” appears during formatting. “COMPLETE” appears when formatting is finished. PHOTO SAVE To duplicate images on a mini DV tape onto VCR a “Memory Stick” (p. 130). 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.” Notes on formatting •Supplied or optional “Memory Stick”s have been formatted at the factory. Formatting with this camcorder is not required. •While the display shows “FORMATTING,” do not turn the POWER switch, press any button, or eject a “Memory Stick.” •You cannot format a “Memory Stick” if the write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to LOCK. •Format again if the message “ ” appears. If formatting fails The “ FORMAT ERROR” message appears. 110
- 111. Changing the menu settings POWER Icon/item Mode Meaning switch CM SEARCH z ON To search using cassette memory (p. 64, 66, VCR 67, 69). OFF To search without using cassette memory. TAPE TITLE To label a cassette (p. 103). VCR CAMERA TITLE DSPL z ON To display the title you have superimposed. VCR OFF Not to display the title. TITLEERASE — To erase the title you have superimposed VCR (p. 100). CAMERA ITEM ERASE — To erase each item’s data in cassette VCR memory (p. 105). CAMERA ERASE ALL — To erase all the data in cassette memory VCR (p. 106). CAMERA Customizing Your Camcorder REC MODE z SP To record in the SP (Standard Play) mode. VCR LP To increase the recording time to 1.5 times CAMERA the SP mode. AUDIO MODE z 12BIT To record in 12-bit mode (two stereo VCR sounds). CAMERA 16BIT To record in 16-bit mode (one stereo sound with high quality). Notes on the LP mode •When you record a tape in the LP mode on your camcorder, we recommend playing back the tape on your camcorder. When you play back the tape on other camcorders or VCRs, noise may occur in pictures or sound. •When you record in the LP mode, we recommend using a Sony Excellence/Master mini DV cassette so that you can get the most out of your camcorder. •You cannot make audio dubbing on a tape recorded in the LP mode. Use the SP mode for the tape to be audio-dubbed. •When you record in the SP and LP modes on one tape or you record some scenes in the LP mode, the playback picture may be distorted or the time code may not be written properly between scenes. Notes on AUDIO MODE •You cannot dub an 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. 111
- 112. Changing the menu settings POWER Icon/item Mode Meaning switch qREMAIN z AUTO To display the remaining tape indication: VCR • for about eight seconds after your CAMERA camcorder is turned on and calculates the remaining amount of tape • for about eight seconds after a cassette is inserted and your camcorder calculates the remaining amount of tape • for about eight seconds after N is pressed in VCR mode • for about eight seconds after DISPLAY is pressed to display the screen indicators • for the period of tape rewinding, forwarding or picture search in the VCR mode ON To always display the remaining tape indicator. DATA CODE z DATE/CAM To display date, time and various settings VCR during playback. DATE To display date and time during playback. MIC LEVEL z AUTO Adjusts audio recording level automatically. VCR MANUAL Adjusts audio recording level manually CAMERA (p. 51). CLOCK SET — To reset the date or time (p. 114). CAMERA MEMORY LTR SIZE z NORMAL To display selected menu items in normal VCR size. CAMERA 2× To display selected menu items at twice the MEMORY normal size. DEMO MODE z ON To make the demonstration appear. CAMERA OFF To cancel the demonstration mode. WORLD TIME To set the clock to the local time. Turn the CAMERA SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to set a time MEMORY 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. Notes on DEMO MODE •You cannot select DEMO MODE when a cassette is inserted in your camcorder. •DEMO MODE is set to STBY (Standby) at the factory and the demonstration starts about 10 minutes after you have set the POWER switch to CAMERA without a cassette inserted. To cancel the demonstration, insert a cassette, set the POWER switch to other than CAMERA, or set DEMO MODE to OFF. 112
- 113. Changing the menu settings POWER Icon/item Mode Meaning switch BEEP z MELODY To chime a melody in normal operations, VCR and beep a warning sound for five seconds. CAMERA NORMAL To beep in the following situations: MEMORY turning on the power, pressing the start/ stop button, and when a warning message appears. OFF To cancel the melody, beep, and shutter click sound. COMMANDER z ON To activate the Remote Commander VCR supplied with your camcorder. CAMERA OFF To deactivate the Remote Commander to MEMORY avoid remote control misoperation caused by an other VCR’s remote control. DISPLAY z LCD To show the display on the LCD screen and VCR Customizing Your Camcorder viewfinder screen. CAMERA V-OUT/LCD To show the display on a TV screen, LCD MEMORY screen and viewfinder screen. REC LAMP z ON To light up the camera recording lamps at CAMERA the front and rear of your camcorder. MEMORY OFF To turn the camera recording lamps off. COLOR BAR z OFF Does not display the color bar. CAMERA ON Displays the color bar. VIDEO EDIT To make programs and perform video VCR editing (p. 83). EDIT SET To adjust and set the synchronization of VCR your camcorder and a VCR for dubbing in video program editing mode (p. 76). 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 (except using an i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable)). When recording a close subject When REC LAMP is set to ON, the red camera recording lamps on the front and rear of the camcorder may reflect on the subject if it is close. In this case, we recommend you set REC LAMP to OFF. After more than five minutes after removing the power source The “PROG. SCAN,” “HiFi SOUND,” “AUDIO MIX,” “MIC LEVEL,” and “COMMANDER” items are returned to their default settings. The other menu items are held in memory even when the power source is removed. 113
- 114. Resetting the date and time The default clock setting is set to Tokyo time for the models sold in Japan, and New York time for other models. If you do not use your camcorder for about four months, the date and time settings may be released (bars may appear) because the vanadium-lithium battery installed in your camcorder will have been discharged (p. 158). First, set the year, then the month, the day, the hour and then the minute. (1) Press MENU to display the menu in the standby mode. (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 to 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 erase the menu display. 1,7 MENU 2 3 MANUAL SET SETUP MENU SETUP MENU AUTO SHTR CLOCK SET JAN 1 2000 CLOCK SET PROG. SCAN LTR SIZE 1 2 : 0 0 : 0 0AM LTR SIZE DEMO MODE DEMO MODE 2000 JAN 1 RETURN RETURN 12 00 AM [MENU] : END [MENU] : END [MENU] : END 6 4 SETUP MENU SETUP MENU CLOCK SET CLOCK SET JUL 4 2000 LTR SIZE LTR SIZE 5 : 3 0 : 0 0PM DEMO MODE 2000 JUL 4 DEMO MODE RETURN RETURN 2000 JAN 1 2000 JAN 1 5 30 PM [MENU] : END [MENU] : END 12 00 AM 12 00 AM The year changes as follows: 1995 1996 2000 2079 If you do not set the date and time “– –:– –:– –” (time) and “--- -- ----” (date) are 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. 114 •12:00 PM stands for noon.
- 115. — “Memory Stick” Operations — Using a “Memory Stick” – introduction You can record and play back still images on the “Memory Stick” supplied with your camcorder. You can easily play back, record or delete still images. You can exchange image data with other equipment such as a personal computer etc., using the Memory Stick Reader/Writer supplied with your camcorder or a PC card adaptor for Memory Stick (not supplied). On file format (JPEG) Your camcorder compresses image data in JPEG format (extension .jpg). Typical image data file name 100-0001: As displayed on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder of the camcorder. Dsc00001.jpg: As displayed on your PC screen. Before using a “Memory Stick” Terminal Write-protect tab “Memory Stick” Operations Labeling position Rear Front •You cannot record or erase still images when the write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to LOCK. •We recommend backing up important data. •Image data may be damaged in the following cases: – If you remove the “Memory Stick,” turn the power off, or detach the battery for replacement when the access lamp is flashing. – If you use a “Memory Stick” 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 a “Memory Stick.” •Do not disassemble or modify a “Memory Stick.” •Do not let the “Memory Stick” get wet. •Do not use or keep a “Memory Stick” 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. A “Memory Stick” formatted by a computer A “Memory Stick” formatted by the Windows OS or Macintosh computers does not have a guaranteed compatibility with this camcorder. 115
- 116. Using a “Memory Stick” – introduction Notes on image data compatibility •Image data files recorded on a “Memory Stick” by your camcorder conform to the Design Rules for Camera File Systems universal standard (DCF98 standard) established by the JEIDA (Japan Electronic Industry Development Association). You cannot play back on your camcorder still images recorded on other equipment (DCR- TRV890E/TRV900/TRV900E or DSC-D700/D770) that does not conform to this universal standard. (These models are not sold in some areas.) •If you cannot use a “Memory Stick” that is used with other equipment, format it with this camcorder (p. 110). However, formatting erases all information on the “Memory Stick.” “Memory Stick” and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. •Windows is a registered trademark licensed to Microsoft Corporation, registered in the U.S.A. and other countries. •Macintosh and Mac OS 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. 116
- 117. Using a “Memory Stick” – introduction Inserting a “Memory Stick” Insert the “Memory Stick” with the Sony logo pointing toward the LCD panel and the b mark pointing inward. Access lamp To eject a “Memory Stick” “Memory Stick” Operations Push the “Memory Stick” inward, then release your finger. The “Memory Stick” comes out a little. Note The “Memory Stick” may pop out depending on the way you push it. When the access lamp is lit or flashing Never shake or strike your camcorder. Do not turn the power off , eject a “Memory Stick” or remove the battery pack. Otherwise, image data breakdown may occur. If the “ MEMORY STICK ERROR” indicator appears The “Memory Stick” is broken or the file format is not proper. Eject the “Memory Stick,” check it, and insert it again. If the same indicator appears, use another “Memory Stick.” 117
- 118. Using a “Memory Stick” – introduction Selecting the image quality mode You can select the image quality mode in still picture recording. The default setting is SUPER FINE. (1) Set the POWER switch to VCR or MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the right (unlock) position. (2) Press MENU to display the menu. (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press the dial. (4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select QUALITY, then press the dial. (5) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired image quality, then press the dial. 1 POWER 3 MEMORY SET CONT I NUOUS QUAL I TY VCR PR I NT MARK PROTECT (CHG) SL I DE SHOW OFF CAMERA DELETE ALL FORMAT MEMORY [MENU] : END 4 MEMORY SET CONT I NUOUS QUAL I TY PR I NT MARK SUPER F I NE PROTECT SL I DE SHOW DELETE ALL FORMAT RETURN [MENU] : END 5 MEMORY SET CONT I NUOUS QUAL I TY PR I NT MARK SFN SUPER F I NE F I NE 2 MENU PROTECT SL I DE SHOW DELETE ALL FORMAT STANDARD RETURN [MENU] : END Image quality settings Setting (Display) Meaning SUPER FINE (SFN) This is the highest image quality in this camcorder. The number of still images you can record is fewer than FINE. 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. 118
- 119. Using a “Memory Stick” – introduction 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 image quality mode selected. Details are shown in the table below. Image quality mode Memory capacity SUPER FINE Approx. 190 KB FINE Approx. 100 KB STANDARD Approx. 60 KB Note on the image quality mode indicator This is only displayed during recording. The approximate number of images you can record on a “Memory Stick” The approximate number of images you can record on a “Memory Stick” that is formatted using this camcorder varies depending on which image quality mode you select and the complexity of the subject. “Memory Stick” Operations Image quality mode SUPER FINE (SFN) FINE (FINE) STANDARD (STD) 4 MB type (supplied) 20 images 40 images 60 images 8 MB type (not supplied) 40 images 81 images 122 images 16 MB type (not supplied) 82 images 164 images 246 images 32 MB type (not supplied) 164 images 329 images 494 images 64 MB type (not supplied) 329 images 659 images 988 images 119
- 120. Recording still images on a “Memory Stick” – Memory Photo recording You can record still images on a “Memory Stick.” Before operation Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the right (unlock) position. (2) Keep pressing PHOTO lightly until the desired still picture appears. The green z mark stops flashing, then lights up. The brightness of the picture and focus are re-adjusted, being targeted for the middle of the picture and are fixed. Recording does not start yet. (3) Press PHOTO deeply. The shutter clicks and the image is frozen. The image displayed on the screen will be recorded on the “Memory Stick.” Recording is complete when the bar scroll indicator disappears. 1 POWER VCR (CHG) OFF CAMERA MEMORY [a] 2 SFN 1/6 3 SFN PHOTO [b] PHOTO [a] The number of images that can be recorded on the “Memory Stick” [b] The number of recorded images When the POWER switch is set to MEMORY The following functions do not work: wide TV mode, digital effect, picture effect, title, digital zoom, fader, shutter speed (1/30 or smaller) adjustment, and low lux mode and sports lesson mode in PROGRAM AE. (The indicator flashes in the low lux or sports lesson mode.) Note When you press the PHOTO button lightly at step 2, the focus of the image seems to be momentarily out. 120
- 121. Recording still images on a “Memory Stick” – 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. Recording images continuously You can record still images continuously. Select one of the two modes described below before recording. Continuous mode [a] You can four record still images continuously. The number of images is in accordance with remaining capacity of the “Memory Stick.” Multi screen mode [b] You can record nine still images continuously on a single page. “Memory Stick” Operations [a] [b] While pressing down PHOTO, the camcorder shoots still images continuously. The maximum number of recordable still images is up to four. If you release the button during shooting, the recording stops even if it is in progress. 121
- 122. Recording still images on a “Memory Stick” – Memory Photo recording (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the right (unlock) position. (2) Press MENU to display the menu. (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press the dial. (4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select CONTINUOUS, then press the dial. (5) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired setting, then press the dial. 1 POWER 2 VCR MENU (CHG) OFF CAMERA MEMORY 3 4 MEMORY SET CONT I NUOUS OFF QUAL I TY PR I NT MARK PROTECT MEMORY SET CONT I NUOUS OFF QUAL I TY ON PR I NT MARK MULT I SCRN PROTECT SL I DE SHOW SL I DE SHOW DELETE ALL DELETE ALL FORMAT FORMAT RETURN RETURN [MENU] : END [MENU] : END MEMORY SET 5 CONT I NUOUS MEMORY SET QUAL I TY CONT I NUOUS ON PR I NT MARK QUAL I TY PROTECT PR I NT MARK SL I DE SHOW PROTECT DELETE ALL SL I DE SHOW FORMAT DELETE ALL FORMAT RETURN [MENU] : END [MENU] : END Continuous shooting settings Setting Meaning (indicator on the screen) OFF Your camcorder shoots one image at a time. (no indicator) ON Your camcorder shoots four still images at about 0.5 sec intervals. ( ) MULTI SCRN Your camcorder shoots nine still images at about 0.5 sec intervals and displays the images on a single page divided into nine boxes. ( ) If the capacity of the “Memory Stick” becomes full ” FULL” appears on the screen, and you cannot record still pictures on this “Memory Stick.” The number of images in continuous shooting The number of images you can shoot continuously varies depending on the remaining capacity of the “Memory Stick.” The shutter always clicks four times, however, the number of images recordable may be less than four. 122
- 123. Recording still images on a “Memory Stick” – Memory Photo recording Note on using a video flash light (not supplied) The video flash light does not work in the continuous or multi screen mode if you install it to the intelligent accessory shoe. When shooting with the self-timer function or the Remote Commander The camcorder automatically records up to the maximum recordable number of still pictures. Self-timer memory photo recording You can make a memory photo recording with the self-timer. This mode is useful when you want to record yourself. You can also use the Remote Commander. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the right (unlock) position. (2) Press (self-timer) in standby mode. The (self-timer) indicator appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. (3) Press PHOTO deeply. The self-timer starts counting down from 10 with a beep sound. In the last two “Memory Stick” Operations seconds of the countdown, the beep sound gets faster, then recording starts automatically. PHOTO 3 PHOTO 1 2 POWER VCR (CHG) OFF CAMERA MEMORY To cancel self-timer recording Press (self-timer) so that the indicator disappears from the LCD or viewfinder screen. 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. 123
- 124. 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 a still image that 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. Still image Moving picture Moving picture + Still image M. CHROM Background: blue Still image Moving picture Moving picture + Still image M. LUMI Still image Moving picture Moving picture + Still image C. CHROM Background: blue Still image Moving picture Moving picture + Still image M.OVERLAP 124
- 125. Superimposing a still image in a “Memory Stick” on a moving picture – MEMORY MIX Before operation Insert a recorded “Memory Stick” and a mini DV tape to be recorded into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. (2) Press MEMORY MIX in standby mode. The last recorded or last composed image appears on the lower part of the screen as a thumbnail image. (3) Press MEMORY+/– or +/– on the Remote Commander to select the still image you want to superimpose. To see the previous image, press MEMORY – or – on the Remote Commander. To see the next image, press MEMORY+ or + on the Remote Commander. (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, and your camcorder is in standby mode. “Memory Stick” Operations (6) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the effect. (7) Press START/STOP to start recording. 1 POWER VCR (CHG) 2 OFF CAMERA MEMORY MEMORY MIX 7 POWER VCR (CHG) OFF CAMERA M. CHROM MEMORY 100-0019 Still image 3 4 M. LUMI – + 100-0019 5 M. LUMI I I I • • • • 100-0019 6 M. LUMI I • • • • • • 100-0019 125
- 126. 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 picture which is to be swapped with a moving picture M. LUMI The color (bright) scheme of the area in the still picture which is to be swapped with a moving picture C. CHROM The color (blue) scheme of the area in the moving picture which is to be swapped with a still picture M. OVERLAP No adjustment necessary As the bar is shorter, the effect is enhanced. To change the still image to be superimposed Do either of the following: – Press MEMORY+/– after step 6. – Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial after step 6, and repeat the procedure from step 4 (except M. OVERLAP). To change the mode setting Press SEL/PUSH EXEC dial after step 6, and repeat the procedure from step 4 (except M. OVERLAP). To cancel MEMORY MIX Press MEMORY MIX. During recording You cannot change the mode setting. The “Memory Stick” supplied with your camcorder has 20 images stored – For M. CHROM: 18 images (such as a frame) 100-0001 to 100-0018 – For C. CHROM: two images (such as background) 100-0019 to 100-0020 Sample images Sample images stored in the “Memory Stick” supplied with your camcorder are protected (p. 138). If a still image to be superimposed has lots of white areas The thumbnail image may not be displayed clearly. Image data modified with personal computers or shot with other equipment You may not be able to play them back with your camcorder. 126
- 127. Recording an image from a mini DV tape as a still image Your camcorder can read moving picture data recorded on a mini DV tape and record it as a still image on a “Memory Stick.” Your camcorder can also take in moving picture data through the input connector and record it as a still image on a “Memory Stick.” Before operation Insert a recorded mini DV tape and a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to VCR. (2) Press N. The picture recorded on the mini DV tape is played back. (3) Keep pressing PHOTO lightly until the picture from the mini DV tape freezes. “CAPTURE” appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. Recording does not start yet. (4) Press PHOTO deeper. The image displayed on the screen will be recorded on a “Memory Stick.” Recording is complete when the bar scroll indicator disappears. “Memory Stick” Operations 2 1 POWER VCR REW PLAY FF (CHG) OFF CAMERA MEMORY 3 CAPTURE 4 PHOTO PHOTO When the access lamp is lit or is flashing Never shake or strike the unit. Also, do not turn the power off , eject a “Memory Stick” or remove the battery pack. Otherwise, image data breakdown may occur. If “ ” appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder The inserted “Memory Stick” is incompatible with your camcorder because its format does not conform to that of your camcorder. Check the format of the “Memory Stick.” If you press PHOTO lightly in the playback mode The playback pauses momentarily. Sound recorded on a mini DV tape You cannot record the sound from a mini DV tape. 127
- 128. Recording an image from a mini DV tape as a still image Titles that are already recorded on mini DV tapes You cannot record the titles on a “Memory Stick.” 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 a still image from other equipment (1) Set the POWER switch to VCR on your camcorder and set DISPLAY in to LCD in the menu settings. (2) Play back the recorded tape, or turn the TV on to see the desired program. The picture from the other equipment appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. (3) Follow steps 3 and 4 on page 127. When recording an image through the VIDEO jack S VIDEO (not supplied) OUT S VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO : Signal flow Connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder to the video output jack on the VCR or the TV. Connect using an S video cable (not supplied) to obtain high-quality pictures With this connection, you do not need to connect the yellow (video) plug of the A/V connecting cable. Connect an S video cable (not supplied) to the S video jacks of both your camcorder and the VCR/TV. This connection produces higher quality DV format pictures. 128
- 129. Recording an image from a mini DV tape as a still image When recording the image through the DV IN/OUT jack DV IN/OUT DV S VIDEO LANC DV IN/OUT : Signal flow i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) (not supplied) “Memory Stick” Operations 129
- 130. Copying still images from a mini DV tape – Photo save Using the search function, you can automatically take in only still images from mini DV tapes and record them on a “Memory Stick” in sequence. Before operation •Insert a recorded mini DV tape into your camcorder and rewind the tape. •Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to VCR. (2) Press MENU to display the menu. (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press the dial. (4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select PHOTO SAVE, then press the dial. “PHOTO BUTTON” appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. (5) Press PHOTO deeply. The still image from the mini DV tape is recorded on the “Memory Stick.” The number of still images copied is displayed. “END” is displayed when copying is completed. 1 POWER 5 PHOTO SAVE 00 : 00 : 00 : 00 VCR 4 / 15 SFN PHOTO (CHG) SAV I NG OFF CAMERA 0 MEMORY [MENU] : END 2 PHOTO SAVE 00 : 30 : 00 : 00 8 / 15 MENU SFN END 4 [MENU] : END 3 MEMORY SET QUAL I TY PR I NT MARK PROTECT PHOTO SAVE [MENU] : END 4 MEMORY SET QUAL I TY PR I NT MARK PROTECT PHOTO SAVE READY PHOTO SAVE 00 : 00 : 00 : 00 4 / 15 SFN RETURN PHOTO BUTTON [MENU] : END [PHOTO] : START [MENU] : END 130
- 131. Copying still images from a mini DV tape – Photo save To cancel copying Press MENU. When the memory of the “Memory Stick” is full “MEMORY FULL” appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder, and the copying stops. Insert another “Memory Stick” and repeat the procedure from step 2. When the access lamp is lit or flashing Never shake or strike your camcorder. Also, do not turn the power off, eject the “Memory Stick” or remove the battery pack. Otherwise, the image data breakdown may occur. To record all the images recorded on the mini DV tape Rewind the tape all the way back and start copying. If the write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to LOCK “NOT READY” appears when you select the item in the menu settings. When you change the “Memory Stick” in the middle of copying “Memory Stick” Operations Your camcorder resumes copying from the last image recorded on the previous “Memory Stick.” 131
- 132. Viewing a still picture – Memory Photo playback You can play back still images recorded on a “Memory Stick.” You can also play back six images at a time by selecting the index screen. Before operation Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to VCR or MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the right (unlock) position. (2) Press MEMORY PLAY. The last recorded image is displayed. (3) Press MEMORY +/– or +/– on the Remote Commander to select the desired still image. To see the previous image, press MEMORY – or – on the Remote Commander. To see the next image, press MEMORY + or + on the Remote Commander. 2 PLAY 1 POWER VCR (CHG) OFF CAMERA MEMORY 3 – + To stop memory photo playback Press MEMORY PLAY again. 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 volume of the TV down before operation, or noise (howling) may be output from the TV speakers. When no images are recorded on the “Memory Stick” The message “ NO FILE” appears. Image data modified with personal computers or shot with other equipment You may not be able to play them back with your camcorder. Note on the date/time indicator Recording date/time is not displayed, however, it is automatically recorded on the “Memory Stick.” You can check the recording date/time while in memory playback mode by pressing DATA CODE. 132
- 133. Viewing a still picture – Memory Photo playback Screen indicators during still image playback Image number/ 6 / 15 Total number of recorded images 100–0002 MEMORY PLAY Print mark Protect indicator Data file name On data file name •When the hyphen is indicated between the directory and the file number, this data file name means that this file corresponds to the DCF98 standard. •When the underbar is indicated between the directory and the file number, this data “Memory Stick” Operations file name means that this file does not correspond to the DCF98 standard. •The directory is not indicated if the file structure in the “Memory Stick” does not correspond to the DCF98 standard. •The “ - DIRECTORY ERROR” message may appear if the file structure in the “Memory Stick” does not correspond to the DCF98 standard. In this case, you cannot record on that “Memory Stick,” however, you can play back images in the “Memory Stick.” •When the data file name is flashes, the file may be broken or the file format does not correspond to your camcorder. Playing back six recorded images at a time (index screen) You can play back six recorded images at a time. This function is especially useful when searching for a particular image. (1) Set the POWER switch to VCR or MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the right (unlock) position. (2) Press MEMORY INDEX to display the index screen. 2 1 POWER VCR INDEX (CHG) OFF CAMERA MEMORY 133
- 134. Viewing a still picture – Memory Photo playback A red B mark appears above the image that is displayed before changing to the index screen mode. MEMORY – : to display the previous six images MEMORY + : to display the following six images If you select the desired image by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial, the selected image will be displayed on full screen. 7 8 9 10 11 12 [b] 100-0019 12 / 19 [a] [a] File name [b] B mark 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. Files modified with personal computers These files may not be displayed on the index screen. Image files shot with other equipment may not be displayed on the index screen either. Note When displaying the index screen, a 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. Viewing the recorded images using a personal computer The image data recorded with your camcorder is compressed in the JPEG format. If you use the application software, “PictureGear 4.1Lite” supplied with your camcorder, you can see images recorded on a “Memory Stick” on a computer screen. Use the Memory Stick Reader/Writer supplied with your camcorder, the Memory Stick/PC card kit or PC card adaptor for Memory Stick (not supplied) for this operation. For detailed instructions on operation, refer to the operating instructions of the serial port adaptor, Memory Stick/PC card kit or PC card adaptor for Memory Stick and your application software. For details, refer to the operating instructions of your accessory. •Do not modify the directory of the file that corresponds to the DCF98 standard. The modified file will not be read. •If you use the new “Memory Stick,” be sure to use it first with this camcorder. Recommended Windows environment •OS: Microsoft Windows 98 standard installation Operation in an environment upgraded to Windows 98 is not assured. •CPU: MMX Pentium 200 MHz or faster Recommended Macintosh environment •OS: Mac OS system 8.5/8.6 standard installation 134 •Model: iMac/G3
- 135. Copying an image recorded on a “Memory Stick” to mini DV tapes You can copy still images or titles recorded on a “Memory Stick” to a mini DV tape. Before operation Insert a mini DV tape for recording and a “Memory Stick” for playback into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to VCR. (2) Using the video control buttons, search for a point where you want to record the desired still image. Set the mini DV tape to playback pause mode. (3) Press z REC and the button on its right simultaneously on your camcorder. The mini DV tape is set to the recording pause mode. (4) Press MEMORY PLAY to play back the still image you want to copy. (5) Press X to start recording and press X again to stop. (6) If you have more to copy, repeat steps 4 and 5. 1 POWER VCR (CHG) OFF CAMERA “Memory Stick” Operations MEMORY 3 REC 4 PLAY 2 5 PAUSE To stop copying in the middle Press x. During copying •You cannot operate the following buttons: MEMORY PLAY, MEMORY INDEX, MEMORY DELETE, MEMORY +, MEMORY –, and MEMORY MIX. •If you continue copying, do not use EDITSEARCH to search for the point where you want to record the desired still image. If you do, the playback image disappears from the screen. 135
- 136. Copying an image recorded on a “Memory Stick” to mini DV tapes Note on the index screen You cannot record the index screen. Image data modified with personal computers or shot with other equipment You may not be able to copy them with your camcorder. If you press DISPLAY in standby or recording mode You can see memory playback and the file name indicators in addition to the indicators pertinent to mini DV tapes, such as the time code indicator. 136
- 137. Playing back images continuously – SLIDE SHOW You can automatically play back images in sequence. This function is useful especially when checking recorded images or during a presentation. Before operation Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the right (unlock) position. (2) Press MENU to display the menu. (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press the dial. (4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select SLIDE SHOW, then press the dial. (5) Press MEMORY PLAY. Your camcorder plays back the images recorded on the “Memory Stick” in sequence. 1 POWER VCR (CHG) OFF CAMERA “Memory Stick” Operations MEMORY 2 MENU 3 MEMORY SET CONT I NUOUS QUAL I TY PR I NT MARK PROTECT SL I DE SHOW DELETE ALL FORMAT [MENU] : END 5 PLAY 4 MEMORY SET CONT I NUOUS QUAL I TY PR I NT MARK PROTECT SL I DE SHOW 100-0019 10 / 15 SL I DE SHOW READY DELETE ALL FORMAT RETURN [MENU] : END [M PLAY] : START [MENU] : END To stop or end 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 Be sure to follow the steps again from the beginning. 137
- 138. Preventing accidental erasure – Image protection To prevent accidental erasure of important images, you can protect selected images. Before operation Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VCR. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the right (unlock) position. (2) Play back the image you want to protect (p. 132). (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 erase the menu display. The “-“ mark is displayed beside the data file name of the protected image. 1 POWER VCR (CHG) OFF CAMERA MEMORY 3,7 MENU 4 MEMORY SET CONT I NUOUS QUAL I TY PR I NT MARK PROTECT SL I DE SHOW DELETE ALL FORMAT [MENU] : END 5 MEMORY SET CONT I NUOUS QUAL I TY PR I NT MARK PROTECT OFF 10 / 15 MEMORY SET CONT I NUOUS QUAL I TY PR I NT MARK PROTECT ON 10 / 15 SL I DE SHOW SL I DE SHOW OFF DELETE ALL DELETE ALL FORMAT FORMAT RETURN RETURN [MENU] : END [MENU] : END 6 MEMORY SET CONT I NUOUS QUAL I TY PR I NT MARK PROTECT ON 10 / 15 SL I DE SHOW DELETE ALL FORMAT RETURN [MENU] : END 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. 138
- 139. Deleting images You can delete images stored in a “Memory Stick.” Deleting selected images Before operation Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VCR. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the right (unlock) position. (2) Play back the image you want to delete (p. 132). (3) Press MEMORY DELETE. “DELETE?” appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. (4) Press MEMORY DELETE again. The selected image is deleted. 1 POWER VCR “Memory Stick” Operations (CHG) OFF CAMERA MEMORY 3,4 DELETE 100-0019 10 / 15 DELETE DELETE? [DELETE] : DEL [ – ] : CANCEL 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 mark to the desired image 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 be deleted carefully before deleting them. While “DELETING” appears Do not turn the POWER switch or press any buttons. If the write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to LOCK You cannot delete any image. 139
- 140. Deleting images Deleting all the images You can delete all the unprotected images in a “Memory Stick.” Before operation Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the right (unlock) position. (2) Press MENU to display the menu. (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press the dial. (4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select DELETE ALL, then press the dial. (5) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select OK, then press the dial. “OK” changes to “EXECUTE.” (6) Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. “DELETING” appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. When all the unprotected images are deleted, “COMPLETE” is displayed. 1 POWER VCR (CHG) OFF CAMERA MEMORY 2 MENU 3 MEMORY SET CONT I NUOUS QUAL I TY PR I NT MARK PROTECT SL I DE SHOW DELETE ALL FORMAT [MENU] : END 4 MEMORY SET CONT I NUOUS QUAL I TY PR I NT MARK PROTECT MEMORY SET CONT I NUOUS QUAL I TY PR I NT MARK PROTECT SL I DE SHOW SL I DE SHOW DELETE ALL READY DELETE ALL RETURN FORMAT FORMAT OK RETURN RETURN [MENU] : END [MENU] : END 5 MEMORY SET CONT I NUOUS QUAL I TY PR I NT MARK PROTECT MEMORY SET CONT I NUOUS QUAL I TY PR I NT MARK PROTECT SL I DE SHOW SL I DE SHOW DELETE ALL RETURN DELETE ALL RETURN FORMAT OK FORMAT EXECUTE RETURN RETURN [MENU] : END [MENU] : END 6 MEMORY SET CONT I NUOUS QUAL I TY PR I NT MARK PROTECT MEMORY SET CONT I NUOUS QUAL I TY PR I NT MARK PROTECT SL I DE SHOW SL I DE SHOW DELETE ALL DELET I NG DELETE ALL COMPLETE FORMAT FORMAT RETURN RETURN [MENU] : END [MENU] : END 140
- 141. Deleting images To cancel deleting all the images in the “Memory Stick” Select RETURN in step 5 or 6, then press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. “Memory Stick” Operations 141
- 142. Writing a print mark – Print mark You can specify the recorded still image to be printed out. This function is useful for printing out still images later. Your camcorder conforms with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standard for specifying the still images to print out. Before operation Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VCR. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the right (unlock) position. (2) Play back the image to be printed out (p. 132). (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 erase the menu display. The “ ” mark is displayed beside the data file name of an image. 1 POWER VCR (CHG) OFF CAMERA MEMORY 3,7 MENU 4 MEMORY SET CONT I NUOUS QUAL I TY PR I NT MARK PROTECT SL I DE SHOW DELETE ALL FORMAT [MENU] : END 5 MEMORY SET CONT I NUOUS QUAL I TY PR I NT MARK OFF PROTECT 10 / 12 MEMORY SET CONT I NUOUS QUAL I TY PR I NT MARK ON PROTECT OFF 10 / 12 SL I DE SHOW SL I DE SHOW DELETE ALL DELETE ALL FORMAT FORMAT RETURN RETURN [MENU] : END [MENU] : END 6 MEMORY SET CONT I NUOUS QUAL I TY PR I NT MARK ON PROTECT 10 / 12 SL I DE SHOW DELETE ALL FORMAT RETURN [MENU] : END To cancel writing print marks Select OFF in step 6, then press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. If the write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to LOCK You cannot write print marks on still images. 142
- 143. — 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. Sony recommends that you use a tape with mark to enjoy your camcorder fully. The IC memory is built in the cassette with cassette memory. Using this IC memory, your camcorder can read, write, and search data such as the date of recording or titles. The functions using the cassette memory require successive signals recorded on the tape. If the tape has a blank portion in the beginning or between the recorded portions, a title may not be displayed properly or the search functions may not work correctly. Not to make any blank portion on the tape, press END SEARCH to return to the end of the recorded portion before you begin the next recording when: – You have ejected the cassette while recording. – You have played back the tape in VCR mode. If there is a blank portion or discontinuous signal on your tape, re-record from the beginning to the end of the tape concerning above. Additional Information When you record, using a digital video camera recorder without a cassette memory function, on a tape recorded by one with the cassette memory function, the same result may occur. mark on the cassette The memory capacity of tapes marked with is 4 Kb. Your camcorder can accommodate up to 16 Kb. 16 Kb tape is marked with . The maximum number of data recordable on cassette memory (when using 4 Kb cassette memory) Data Numbers INDEX 32 TITLE 25 DATE 6 (10 bytes/1 data) PHOTO 12 (10 bytes/1 data) CASSETTE LABEL 1 (6 bytes/1 data) Copyright signal When you play back When you connect your camcorder to any other video camera recorder to dub a tape that has recorded copyright control signals for copyright protection, you may not record the tape that played back on your camcorder. When you record You cannot record software on your camcorder that contains copyright control signals for copyright protection of software. “COPY INHIBIT” appears on the LCD screen, in the viewfinder or on the TV screen if you try to record such software. Your camcorder does not record copyright control signals on the tape when it records. 143
- 144. Usable cassettes Audio mode 12-bit mode: The original sound can be recorded in stereo 1, and the new sound in stereo 2 in 32 kHz. The balance between stereo 1 and stereo 2 can be adjusted by selecting AUDIO MIX in the menu settings during playback. Both sounds can be played back. 16-bit mode: A new sound cannot be recorded but the original sound can be recorded in high quality. Moreover, it can also play back sound recorded in 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz. When playing back a tape recorded in the 16-bit mode, 16BIT indicator appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. When you play back a dual sound track tape When you play back a dual sound track tape recorded in a stereo system, set HiFi SOUND to the desired mode in the menu settings (p. 107). Sound from speaker HiFi SOUND Playing back Playing back a dual mode a stereo tape sound track tape STEREO Stereo Main sound and sub sound 1 Left sound Main sound 2 Right sound Sub sound You cannot record dual sound programs on your camcorder. Notes on the mini DV cassette When affixing a label on the mini DV cassette Be sure to affix a label only on the locations as illustrated below [a] so as not to cause malfunction of your camcorder. After using the mini DV cassette Rewind the tape to the beginning, put the cassette in its case, and store it in an upright position. If the cassette memory function does not work Reinsert a cassette a few times. The gold-plated connector of mini DV cassettes may be dirty or dusty. Cleaning the connector If the gold-plated connector of mini DV cassettes is dirty or dusty, you may not operate the function using cassette memory. Clean up the gold-plated connector with cotton- wool swab, about every 10 times ejection of a cassette. [b] Do not affix a label around this border. [b] 144 [a]
- 145. About i.LINK Your camcorder is equipped with the DV input/output connector based on i.LINK (IEEE1394) standard. This section explains the specifications and features of i.LINK. What is i.LINK? i.LINK is a digital serial interface designed to integrate the devices equipped with i.LINK connector. By connecting i.LINK devices, i.LINK allows your device to: – Transmit and receive data such as digital audio and digital video signals in two ways – Control other i.LINK devices – Easily connect with another device using just an i.LINK cable. Your i.LINK device is capable of connecting AV devices and perform various operations and data transfer. Further availability for connections with versatile equipment and operations will be planned in the future. Other advantages include the following feature. When connecting multiple i.LINK devices, your device cannot only perform operations and data transfer with the directly connected device but also perform them with any of the devices that are connected via other devices. Therefore, you will not need to concern the order of connecting devices. However, depending on the features and specifications of the connected devices, you may need to operate certain functions differently or may not be able to perform certain operations or data transfer. Note Your camcorder can be connected to one device with the i.LINK cable (DV cable). Additional Information When you connect with a device that has two or more i.LINK connectors, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the connected device. Tips •i.LINK, a nickname for IEEE 1394 that Sony proposed, is a trademark supported by a majority of companies worldwide. •IEEE 1394 is an international standard defined by IEEE, The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. About data transfer speed of i.LINK i.LINK defines a maximum data transfer speed of approximately 100, 200 and 400 Mbps* that are described as S100, S200 and S400 respectively. For i.LINK devices, a maximum data transfer speed that the device supports is identified on “Specifications” page of the operating instructions supplied with the device or near its i.LINK connector. With a device that does not identify the data transfer speed, the maximum data transfer speed that the device supports is S100. When connecting with the device that support different data transfer speed, the actual data transfer speed may be different from those described on the i.LINK connectors. *What is Mbps? Mega bits per second. A measure of the rate at which data is transmitted per second. In case of 100 Mbps, 100 Mega bits of data can be transmitted per second. i. LINK operation with your camcorder For details on dubbing your camcorder to your VCR equipped with DV input/output connector , see page 74, 89. Your camcorder is available for use with other devices equipped with Sony i.LINK (DV) connector (eg. VAIO personal computer series). For details on connection with i.LINK cable and necessary software, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the connected device. Use Sony i.LINK cables Use Sony i.LINK cables to connect the i.LINK devices. 4 pins y 4 pins (For dubbing) i.LINK and are trademarks. 145
- 146. Troubleshooting If you run into any problem using your camcorder, use the following table to troubleshoot the problem. If the problem persists, disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. If “C:ss:ss” appears on the LCD screen, display window or in the viewfinder, the self-diagnosis display function has worked. See page 152. In the recording mode Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions START/STOP does not •The POWER switch is not set to CAMERA. operate. c Set it to CAMERA. (p. 15) •The tape has run out. c Rewind the tape or insert a new one. (p. 14, 29) •The write-protect tab on the cassette is set to expose the red mark. c Use a new tape or slide the tab. (p. 14) •The tape is stuck to the drum (moisture condensation). c Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at least one hour to acclimatize. (p. 156) The power goes off. •While being operated in CAMERA mode, your camcorder has been in the standby mode for more than five minutes. c Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) and then to CAMERA again. (p. 16) •The battery pack is dead or nearly dead. c Install a charged battery pack. (p. 9, 10) The image on the viewfinder •The viewfinder lens is not adjusted. screen is not clear. c Adjust the viewfinder lens. (p. 19) The SteadyShot function •STEADYSHOT is set to OFF in the menu settings. does not work. c Set it to ON. (p. 107) The autofocusing function •The camcorder is in manual focus mode. does not work. c Turn to auto focus mode. (p. 58) •Shooting conditions are not suitable for autofocus. c Adjust focus manually. (p. 58) The fader function does not •The digital effect function is working. work. c Cancel it. (p. 40) A vertical band appears •The contrast between the subject and background is too when you shoot a subject high. This is not a malfunction. such as lights or a candle flame against a dark background. Vertical streaks appear •This is called the smear phenomenon. This is not a when you shoot a very malfunction. bright subject. 146
- 147. Troubleshooting Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions Some tiny white spots • When the shutter speed is too low or the low lux mode is appear on the LCD screen or selected. in the viewfinder. Unknown pictures or • If 10 minutes elapse after you set the POWER switch to messages are displayed on CAMERA or DEMO MODE is set to ON in the menu settings the LCD screen or in the without a cassette inserted, your camcorder automatically viewfinder. starts the demonstration. c Insert a cassette. The demonstration stops. You can also cancel DEMO MODE. (p. 112) The click of the shutter does • BEEP is set to OFF in the menu settings. not sound. c Set it to MELODY or NORMAL. (p. 107) The image is not bright even • The ND FILTER selector is set to 1 or 2. if you use the video flash c Set it to OFF. (p. 46) light. • The manual adjustment is not suitable for the situations. (The indicator flashes.) c Set the AUTO LOCK selector to AUTO LOCK, or cancel the manual adjustment. (p. 43) In the playback mode Additional Information Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions The tape does not move • The POWER switch is not set to VCR. when a video control button c Set it to VCR. (p. 26) is pressed. The playback button does • The tape has run out. not function. c Rewind the tape. (p. 29) There are horizontal lines on • The video head may be dirty. the picture or the playback c Clean the heads using the Sony DVM12CL cleaning picture is not clear or does cassette (not supplied). (p. 157) not appear. No sound or only a low • The volume is turned to minimum. sound is heard when c Turn up the volume. (p. 26) playing back a tape. • AUDIO MIX is set to the ST2 side in the menu settings. c Adjust AUDIO MIX. (p. 107) The title search function • The tape has no cassette memory. does not work. c Use a tape with cassette memory. (p. 66, 143) • CM SEARCH is set to OFF in the menu settings. c Set it to ON. (p. 107) • There is no title in the tape. c Superimpose the titles. (p. 97) • The tape has a blank portion in the recorded portion. (p. 66) (continued on the following page) 147
- 148. Troubleshooting Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions Displaying the recorded •The tape has no cassette memory. date, date search function c Use a tape with cassette memory. (p. 67, 143) does not work. •CM SEARCH is set to OFF in the menu settings. c Set it to ON. (p. 107) •The tape has a blank portion in the recorded portion. (p. 68) The new sound now being •AUDIO MIX is set to ST1 side in the menu settings. added, or that has been c Set it to the side you want to monitor. (p. 107) added to the recorded tape is not heard. The title is not displayed. •TITLE DSPL is set to OFF in the menu settings. c Set it to ON. (p. 107) The sound is muted or c Pull out the A/V connecting cable from the AUDIO L/R images do not appear when and VIDEO jacks, then connect it again. monitoring images through TV/VCR. In the recording and playback modes Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions The power does not turn on. •The battery pack is not installed, or is dead or nearly dead. c Install a charged battery pack. (p. 9, 10) •The AC power adaptor is not connected to a wall outlet. c Connect the AC power adaptor to a wall outlet. (p. 13) The end search function •The tape was ejected after recording when using a tape does not work. without cassette memory. (p. 25, 29) •You have not recorded on the new cassette yet. (p. 25, 29) The end search function •The tape has a blank portion in the beginning or middle. does not work correctly. (p. 25) The picture does not appear •The LCD panel is open. in the viewfinder. c Close the LCD panel. (p. 17) The battery pack is quickly •The operating temperature is too low. discharged. •The battery pack is not fully charged. c Charge the battery pack fully. (p. 10) •The battery pack is completely dead, and cannot be recharged. c Replace with a new battery pack. (p. 9) The battery remaining •You have used the battery pack in an extremely hot or cold indicator does not indicate environment for a long time. the correct time. •The battery pack is completely dead, and cannot be recharged. c Replace with a new battery pack. (p. 9) •The battery is dead. c Use a full-charged battery pack. (p. 9, 10) 148
- 149. Troubleshooting Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions The cassette cannot be • The power source is disconnected. removed from the holder. c Connect it firmly. (p. 9, 13) • The battery is dead. c Use a charged battery pack. (p. 9, 10) The % and Z indicators • Moisture condensation has occurred. flash and no functions c Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at least except for cassette ejection one hour to acclimatize. (p. 156) work. indicator does not • The gold-plated connector of the tape is dirty or dusty. appear when using a tape c Clean the gold-plated connector. (p. 144) with cassette memory. Remaining tape indicator is • The q REMAIN is set to AUTO in the menu settings. not displayed. c Set it to ON to always display the remaining tape indicator. (p. 107) When operating using the “Memory Stick” Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions Additional Information Operations do not function. • The POWER switch is set to CAMERA or OFF (CHG). c Set it to MEMORY or VCR. • The “Memory Stick” is not inserted. c Insert a “Memory Stick.” (p. 117) Recording does not function. • The “Memory Stick” has already been recorded to its full capacity. c Erase unnecessary images and record again. (p. 120, 139) • The “Memory Stick” formatted incorrectly is inserted. c Format the “Memory Stick” or use another “Memory Stick.” (p. 110) • The write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to LOCK. c Set the tab to write. (p. 115) The image cannot be • The image is protected. deleted. c Cancel image protection. (p. 138) • The write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to LOCK. c Set the tab to write. (p. 115) You cannot format the • The write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to LOCK. “Memory Stick.” c Set the tab to write. (p. 115) Deleting all the images • The write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to LOCK. cannot be carried out. c Set the tab to write. (p. 115) You cannot protect the • The write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to LOCK. image. c Set the tab to write. (p. 115) • The image to be protected is not being played back. c Press MEMORY PLAY to play back the image. (p. 132) You cannot write a print • The write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to LOCK. mark on the still image. c Set the tab to write. (p. 115) • The image that you will write a print mark is not being played back. c Press MEMORY PLAY to play back the image. (p. 132) (continued on the following page) 149
- 150. Troubleshooting Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions The photo save function •The write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to LOCK. does not work. c Set the tab to write. (p. 115) •The battery pack is dead. c Install a charged battery pack or use the AC power adaptor instead of the battery pack. (p. 9, 13) Others Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions The title is not recorded. •The tape has no cassette memory. c Use a tape with cassette memory. (p. 97, 143) •The cassette memory is full. c Erase unnecessary title. (p. 100) •The tape is set to prevent accidental erasure. c Slide the write-protect tab so that red portion is not visible. (p. 14) •Nothing is recorded in that position on the tape. c Superimpose the title to the recorded position. (p. 97) The cassette label is not •The tape has no cassette memory. recorded. c Use a tape with cassette memory. (p. 103, 143) •The cassette memory is full. c Erase some data. (p. 105) •The tape is set to prevent accidental erasure. c Slide the write-protect tab so that red portion is not visible. (p. 14) While editing using the c Disconnect the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable), and i.LINK cable (DV connecting connect it again. (p. 74) cable), recording picture cannot be monitored. Digital program editing •The input selector on the VCR is not set correctly. does not function. c Check the connection and set up the selector position. (p. 73) •The camcorder is not connected to Sony DV equipment. c Set CONTROL to IR in the menu settings and set the recording VCR to be controlled by infrared rays. •Setting program on a blank portion of the tape is attempted. c Set the program again on a recorded portion. (p. 84) •Your camcorder and the VCR are not synchronized. c Synchronize them. (p. 81) 150
- 151. Troubleshooting Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions The Remote Commander • COMMANDER is set to OFF in the menu settings. supplied with your c Set it to ON. (p. 107) camcorder does not work. • Something is blocking the infrared rays. c Remove the obstacle. • The batteries are inserted in the battery holder with the + – polarities incorrectly. c Insert the batteries with the correct polarity. (p. 168) • The batteries are dead. c Insert new ones. (p. 168) The picture from a TV or • DISPLAY is set to V-OUT/LCD in the menu settings. VCR does not appear even c Set it to LCD. (p. 107) when your camcorder is connected to outputs on the TV or VCR. The melody or beep sounds • Moisture condensation has occurred. for five seconds. c Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at least one hour to acclimatize. (p. 156) • Some troubles have occurred in your camcorder. c Remove the cassette and insert it again, then operate your camcorder. Additional Information When charging the battery • The AC power adaptor is disconnected. pack, no indicator appears c Connect it properly. or the indicator flashes on • The battery pack malfunctions. the display window. c Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. You cannot charge the • The POWER switch is not set to OFF (CHG). battery pack. c Set it to OFF (CHG). The camcorder is c Charge the battery pack fully again. immediately turned off even The correct remaining time is displayed. if the amount of the battery remaining time is enough to operate. No function works though c Disconnect the power cord of the AC power adaptor or the power is on. remove the battery, then reconnect it after about one minute. Turn the power on. If the functions still do not work, press the RESET button located at the lower-right of the ZEBRA selector using a sharp-pointed object. (If you press the RESET button, all the settings including the date and time return to the default.) (p. 13, 163) 151
- 152. Self-diagnosis display Your camcorder has a self-diagnosis display function. On the LCD screen or in the This function displays the current condition of viewfinder, on the display your camcorder as a 5-digit code (a window combination of a letter and figures) on the C:21:00 LCD screen, display window, or in the viewfinder. If a 5-digit code is displayed, check the following code chart. The last two digits (indicated by ss) will differ depending on the state of your camcorder. Self-diagnosis display •C:ss:ss You can service your camcorder yourself. •E:ss:ss Contact your Sony dealer or nearest local authorized Sony service facility. Five-digit display Cause and/or Corrective Actions C:04:ss •You are using a battery pack that is not an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack. c Use an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack. (p. 10) C:21:ss •Moisture condensation has occurred. c Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at least one hour to acclimatize. (p. 156) C:22:ss •The video heads are dirty. c Clean the heads using the Sony DVM12CL cleaning cassette (not supplied). (p. 157) C:31:ss •A malfunction other than the above. C:32:ss 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. E:61:ss •A malfunction that you cannot service has occurred. E:62:ss c Contact your Sony dealer and inform them of the 5-digit code. (example: E:61:10) If you are unable to rectify the problem even if you try corrective actions a few times, contact your Sony dealer or nearest local authorized Sony service facility. 152
- 153. Warning indicators and messages If indicators and messages appear on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder, check the following: See the page in parentheses “( )” for more information. Warning indicators E The battery is dead or nearly dead Slow flashing: •The battery is nearly dead. Depending on conditions, the E indicator may flash, even if there are five to 10 minutes remaining. If this flashes, we recommend that you charge the battery or install the charged battery. Fast flashing: •The battery is dead (p. 10). •The battery is completely dead. Warning indicator as to tape Slow flashing: •The tape is near the end. •No tape is inserted (p. 14).* •The write-protect tab on the cassette is out (red) (p. 14).* Fast flashing: •The tape has run out (p. 29).* Additional Information Z You need to eject the cassette Slow flashing: •The write-protect tab on the cassette is out (red) (p. 14).* Fast flashing: •Moisture condensation has occurred (p. 156).* •The tape has run out (p. 29).* •The self-diagnosis display function is activated (p. 152).* % Moisture condensation has occurred* Fast flashing: •Eject the cassette, turn off your camcorder, and leave it for about one hour with the cassette compartment open (p. 156). Warning indicator as to cassette memory Slow flashing: •No tape with cassette memory is inserted (p. 143).* Self-diagnosis display (p. 152) - The still image is protected Slow flashing: •The still image is protected (p. 138).* Warning indicator as to “Memory Stick”* Slow flashing: •No “Memory Stick” is inserted (p. 117). Fast flashing: • Unreadable “Memory Stick” is inserted. 153
- 154. Warning indicators and messages 100-0001 “(Warning indicators) Memory Stick” file error* Slow flashing: •File is broken. •File has no compatibility. “Memory Stick” format error* Fast flashing: •There are tow directories or more. •Data is broken. •“Memory Stick” is not formatted correctly (p. 110). Warning messages •CLOCK SET Reset the date and time (p. 114). •FOR “InfoLITHIUM” Use an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (p. 10). BATTERY ONLY •MEMORY FULL The “Memory Stick” is full in photo save function (p. 131). • CLEANING CASSETTE The video heads are dirty (p. 157).** • FULL The tape cassette memory is full (p. 99).* • 16BIT AUDIO MODE is set to 16BIT.* You cannot dub new sound (p. 111). • REC MODE REC MODE is set to LP.* You cannot dub new sound (p. 111). • TAPE There is no recorded portion on the tape.* You cannot dub new sound (p. 96). • “i.LINK” CABLE i.LINK cable is connected (p. 96).* You cannot dub new sound. • FULL The “Memory Stick” is full (p. 122).* • - The write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to LOCK (p. 115).* • NO FILE No still image is recorded on the “Memory Stick” (p. 132).* • NO MEMORY STICK No “Memory Stick” is inserted (p. 117).* • MEMORY STICK ERROR The “Memory Stick“ data is corrupted (p. 117).* • FORMAT ERROR (p. 110)* • - DIRECTORY ERROR (p. 133)* •COPY INHIBIT The tape contains copyright control signals for copyright protection of software (p. 143).* •Q Z TAPE END The tape has reached the end of the tape (p. 29).* •Q NO TAPE Insert a cassette tape (p. 14).* * You hear the melody or beep sound. ** x and the message appear alternately. 154
- 155. Using your camcorder abroad 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]. AC-L10A/L10B/L10C [a] [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, Additional Information 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 107 for more information. 155
- 156. 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). 156
- 157. Maintenance information and precautions Removing Dust from Inside the Viewfinder Before cleaning, remove the sticker below the viewfinder lens adjustment lever. (1) While holding down the hook 1, slide the eyecup in the direction of the arrow and remove it out 2. (2) Clean the surface with a commercially available blower. 1 2 Additional Information To reattach the eyecup Do step 1 above sliding the eyecup in the reverse direction of the arrow. 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 on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. If the above problem, [a] or [b] occurs, clean the video heads for 10 seconds with the Sony DVM12CL cleaning cassette (not supplied). Check the picture and if the above problem persists, repeat cleaning. [a] [b] or Cleaning the LCD screen If fingerprints or dust make the LCD screen dirty, we recommend using a LCD Cleaning Cloth (not supplied) to clean the LCD screen. 157
- 158. Maintenance information and precautions Charging the vanadium-lithium battery in your camcorder Your camcorder is supplied with a vanadium-lithium battery installed so as to retain the date and time, etc., regardless of the setting of the POWER switch. The vanadium- lithium battery is always charged as long as you are using your camcorder. The battery, however, will get discharged gradually if you do not use your camcorder. It will be completely discharged in about four months if you do not use your camcorder at all. Even if the vanadium-lithium battery is not charged, it will not affect the camcorder operation. To retain the date and time, etc., charge the battery if the battery is discharged. Charging the vanadium-lithium battery: •Connect your camcorder to house current using the AC 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. 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. Noise may appear on the image. •Do not touch the LCD screen with a sharp-pointed object. •If your camcorder is used in a cold place, a residual image may appear on the LCD screen. This is not a malfunction. •While using your camcorder, the back of the LCD screen may heat up. This is not a malfunction. On handling tapes •Do not insert anything into the small holes on the rear of the cassette. These holes are used to sense the type and thickness of the tape and if the recording tab is in or out. •Do not open the tape protect cover or touch the tape. •Avoid touching or damaging the terminals. To remove dust, clean the terminals with a soft cloth. Camcorder care •Remove the tape, and periodically turn on the power, operate the CAMERA and VCR sections and play back a tape for about three 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 158 finish.
- 159. Maintenance information and precautions •Do not let sand get into your camcorder. When you use your camcorder on a sandy beach or in a dusty place, protect it from the sand or dust. Sand or dust may cause your camcorder to malfunction, and sometimes this malfunction cannot be repaired. AC 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 Additional Information – Dusty or dirty – Very humid – Vibrating Battery pack •Use only the specified charger or video equipment with the charging function. •To prevent accident from a short circuit, do not allow metal objects to come into contact with the battery terminals. •Keep the battery pack away from fire. •Never expose the battery pack to temperatures above 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 video equipment securely. •Charging while some capacity remains does not affect the original battery capacity. •The battery pack is not resistant to water. Do not wet the battery pack. •Unless you use the battery pack for a long period, store the battery pack after you charge it fully and use it completely once a year. •Store the battery pack in a cool, dry place. 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. 159
- 160. 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. 160
- 161. Specifications Video input/output Video camera Input/output auto switch AC power adaptor recorder RCA pin-jack, 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms, Power requirements unbalanced, sync negative 100 - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz System Audio input/output Power consumption Input/output auto switch Video recording system 23 W RCA pin-jack, 327 mV, (at output 2 rotary heads Output voltage impedance more than 47 kilohms) Helical scanning system DC OUT: 8.4 V, 1.5 A in the Output impedance with less than Audio recording system operating mode 2.2 kilohms Rotary heads, PCM system Operating temperature Input impedance more than Quantization: 12 bits (Fs 32 kHz, 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F) 47 kilohms stereo 1, stereo 2), 16 bits Storage temperature Headphones jack (Fs48 kHz, stereo) –20 °C to +60 °C (–4 °F to +140 °F) Stereo minijack (ø 3.5 mm) Video signal Dimensions (approx.) LANC control jack NTSC color, standards 125 × 39 × 62 mm Stereo mini-minijack (ø 2.5 mm) Usable cassette (5 × 1 9/16 × 2 1/2 in) (w/h/d) MIC jack Mini DV cassette with the excluding projecting parts Minijack, 0.388 mV low imped- mark printed Mass (approx.) ance with 2.5 to 3.0 V DC, output Tape speed 280 g (9.8 oz) impedance 6.8 kilohms (ø 3.5 mm) SP: Approx. 18.81 mm/s excluding power cord Stereo type LP: Approx. 12.56 mm/s Cord length (approx.) DV input/output Recording/playback time (using Power cord: 2 m (6.6 feet) 4-pin connector cassette DVM60) Connecting cord: 1.6 m (5.2 feet) Speaker SP: 1 h Additional Information Dynamic speaker (ø 20 mm) LP: 1.5 h Fast-forward/rewind time Battery pack (using cassette DVM60) LCD screen Approx. 2 min and 30 s Output voltage Picture Viewfinder DC 7.2 V 2.5 type measured diagonally Capacity Electric viewfinder (color) 49.9× 37.3 mm (2 × 1 1/2 in) Image device 5.0 Wh Total dot number Dimensions (approx.) 1/3 type CCD (3 Charge Coupled 200 640 (880 × 228) Device) 38.4 × 20.6 × 70.8 mm (1 9/16 × Approx. 380 000 pixels 13/16 × 2 7/8 in) (w/h/d) General Mass (approx.) (Effective: Approx. 340 000 pixels) Lens Power requirements 70 g (2.5 oz) Combined power zoom lens 7.2 V (battery pack) Type Filter diameter 58 mm (2 3/8 in) 8.4 V (AC power adaptor) Lithium ion 12× (Optical), 48× (Digital) Average power consumption F1.6 - 2.4 (when using the battery pack) “Memory Stick” Focal length During camera recording using 6 - 72 mm (1/4 - 2 7/8 in) LCD Memory When converted to a 35 mm still 4.7 W Flash memory camera Viewfinder 4 MB: MSA-4A 43.2 - 518.4 mm (1 3/4 - 20 1/2 in) 4.0 W Operating voltage Color temperature Operating temperature 2.7 V -3.6 V Auto, nIndoor (3 200 K), 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F) Power consumption Outdoor (5 800 K), Storage temperature Approx. 45 mA in the operating Minimum illumination –20 °C to +60 °C (–4 °F to +140 °F) mode 2 lux (F1.6) Dimensions (approx.) Approx. 130 µA in the standby 115 × 146 × 342 mm (4 5/8 × 5 3/4 mode × 13 1/2 in) (w/h/d) Dimensions (approx.) Input/Output connectors Mass (approx.) 50 × 2.8 × 21.5 mm S video input/output 1.4 kg (3 lb 1 oz) (2 × 1/8 × 7/8 in) (w/h/d) Input/output auto switch main unit only Mass (approx.) 4-pin mini DIN 1.6 kg (3 lb 8 oz) 4 g (0.14 oz) Luminance signal: 1 Vp-p, including the battery pack, 75 ohms, unbalanced NP-F330, cassette DVM60 and Design and specifications are Chrominance signal: 0.286 Vp-p, hood cap subject to change without notice. 75 ohms, unbalanced Supplied accessories See page 8. 161
- 162. — Quick Reference — Identifying the parts and controls Camcorder 1 9 2 0 3 qa 4 qs 5 qd 6 qf 7 qg 8 1 INDEX MARK button (p. 62) 8 BACK LIGHT button (p. 22) 2 Zoom ring (p. 20) 9 END SEARCH button (p. 25) 3 Focus ring (p. 58) 0 EDITSEARCH buttons (p. 25) 4 ND FILTER selector (p. 46) qa EXPOSURE dial (p. 44) 5 FOCUS selector (p. 58) qs EXPOSURE button (p. 44) 6 PUSH AUTO button (p. 58) qd Display window (p. 168) 7 FADER button (p. 38) qf OPEN button (p. 15, 26) qg SPOT LIGHT button (p. 23) This mark indicates that this product is a genuine accessory for Sony video products. When purchasing Sony video products, Sony recommends that you purchase accessories with this “GENUINE VIDEO ACCESSORIES” mark. These are trademarks of Sony corporation. 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 162 accessory.
- 163. Identifying the parts and controls qh qj wh qk wj ql wk w; wl MEMORY wa DISPLAY PLAY INDEX DELETE e; ws DATA CODE MEMORY MIX ea DIGITAL PICTURE wd TITLE EFFECT EFFECT es wf ed wg ef Quick Reference qh Speaker wh Battery pack (p. 9) qj LCD screen (p. 17) wj ZEBRA selector (p. 47) qk LCD BRIGHT buttons (p. 18) wk RESET button (p. 151) ql VOLUME buttons (p. 26) wl MEMORY INDEX button (p. 133) w; MEMORY PLAY button (p. 132) e; MEMORY DELETE button (p. 139) wa DISPLAY button (p. 27) ea MEMORY + button (p. 125, 132) ws MEMORY – button (p. 125, 132) es MEMORY MIX button (p. 125) wd DATA CODE button (p. 27) ed PICTURE EFFECT button (p. 39) wf TITLE button (p. 97) ef DIGITAL EFFECT button (p. 41) wg (self-timer) button (p. 24, 32, 123) 163
- 164. Identifying the parts and controls eg eh SLOW REC AUDIO DUB STOP REW PLAY FF PAUSE ej ek el r; ra eg Video control buttons (p. 26, 29, 83) ej Camera recording lamp (p. 15) C SLOW (slow playback) ek REC START/STOP (p. 18) AUDIO DUB (dubbing) x STOP (stop) el Lens m REW (rewind) N PLAY (playback) r; Lens hood fixing screw M FF (Fast-forward) ra Lens hood X PAUSE (pause) You can attach a wide teleconversion z REC (recording) lens (not supplied) by removing the lens The control buttons light up when you hood. set the POWER switch to VCR. eh Remote sensor/infrared ray emitter Removing the lens hood To remove the lens hood for attachment of the wide teleconversion lens, etc., loosen the lens hood fixing screw, and unscrew the lens hood conuterclockwise. When using additional filters We recommend that you use Sony made filters having the genuine accessory mark. 164
- 165. Identifying the parts and controls rs td rd rf tf rg rh tg rj th rk tj rl tk t; tl ta y; ts ya Quick Reference rs Hooks for shoulder strap ts “Memory Stick” slot (p. 117) rd Power zoom lever (p. 20) td Cassette lid (p. 14) rf PHOTO button (p. 31, 120) tf Hood cap (p. 15) rg BATT (battery) RELEASE lever (p. 9) tg PUSH button (p. 14) rh PROGRAM AE button (p. 56) th Grip strap rj AUTO LOCK selector (p. 43) tj LOCK switch (p. 15) rk WHT BAL button (p. 49) tk POWER switch (p. 15) rl AUDIO LEVEL button (p. 51) tl START/STOP button (p. 15) t; MENU button (p. 107) y; SHUTTER SPEED button (p. 45) ta SEL/PUSH EXEC dial (p. 107) ya Access lamp (p. 117) Fastening the grip strap Attaching the shoulder strap Attach the shoulder strap supplied with your camcorder to the hooks for the shoulder strap. Fasten the grip strap firmly. 165
- 166. Identifying the parts and controls ys ua yd us yf ud yg uf yh ug yj uh yk uj yl uk u; ul i; ys Carrying handle uf Microphone (p. 94) yd Remote sensor ug S VIDEO ID-2 jack (p. 30, 33, 73, 87, 128) yf Camera recording lamp (p. 15) uh VIDEO ID-2 jack (p. 30, 33, 73, 87, 128) yg CUSTOM PRESET button (p. 53) uj AUDIO L/R jack (p. 30, 73, 87, 94) yh Viewfinder adjustment lever (p. 19) uk DV IN/OUT jack (p. 74, 89, 129) This “i.LINK” mark is a trademark of yj Hook for removing the viewfinder Sony Corporation and indicates that this (p. 157) product is in agreement with IEEE 1394- yk EJECT switch (p. 14) 1995 specifications and their revisions. yl DC IN jack (p. 10) The DV IN/OUT jack is i.LINK u; Tripod receptacle compatible. Make sure that the length of the tripod ul LANC jack screw is less than 6.5 mm (9/32 inch). LANC stands for Local Application Otherwise, you cannot attach the tripod Control Bus System. The LANC securely and the screw may damage control jack is used for controlling the your camcorder. tape transport of video equipment and ua Intelligent accessory shoe peripherals connected to it. This jack has the same function as the jack indicated us MIC/LINE switch (p. 93) as CONTROL L or REMOTE. ud MIC jack (PLUG IN POWER) (p. 93) i; i (headphones) jack Connect an external microphone (not When you use headphones, the speaker supplied). This jack also accepts a “plug- on your camcorder is silent. in-power” microphone. When using a “plug-in-power” microphone, set the MIC/LINE swithc to MIC, when using a non-“plug-in- power” microphone or audio 166 equipment, set the MIC/LINE switch to LINE.
- 167. Identifying the parts and controls Remote Commander The buttons that have the same name on the Remote Commander as on your camcorder function identically to the buttons on your camcorder. 1 2 9 3 0 4 5 qa 6 qs 7 8 qd 1 Transmitter 9 DATA CODE button (p. 27) Point toward the remote sensor to Quick Reference 0 START/STOP button (p. 15) control your camcorder after turning on your camcorder. qa Power zoom button (p. 20) 2 ZERO SET MEMORY button (p. 63) qs ./> buttons (p. 64, 66, 67, 69) 3 PHOTO button (p. 31, 120) qd AUDIO DUB button (p. 95) 4 DISPLAY button (p. 27) 5 Memory control buttons (p. 125, 132) 6 SEARCH MODE button (p. 64, 66, 67, 69) 7 Video control buttons (p. 29) 8 REC button (p. 87)/MARK button (p. 83) 167
- 168. Identifying the parts and controls 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. Display window 2 1 3 1 Remaining battery time indicator (p. 10)/Tape counter (p. 63)/Memory counter (p. 133)/Time code indicator (p. 21)/Self-diagnosis indicator (p. 152) 2 FULL charge indicator (p. 10) 3 Remianing battery indicator (p. 10) 168
- 169. Identifying the parts and controls Operation indicators 1 qh 2 qj 3 qk 4 ql 1 2 0 min S T BY 0:1 2:3 4 5 W T 1 2 0 min w; ST I L L Z ERO SE T 6 1 6 : 9 W I DE MEMORY wa NEG . ART END 7 SEARCH ws 8 AUTO wd 9 6 0 AWB DV I N wf F11 0 dB ND1 1 6B I T 0 100–0019 wg JUL 4 2000 1 2 : 0 5 : 5 6 AM qa wh qs wj qd wk qf wl qg Quick Reference 1 Cassette memory indicator (p. 143) Image quality mode indicator (p. 118) 2 Remaining battery time indicator (p. 21) qk Warning indicators (p. 153) 3 Zoom indicator (p. 20)/Exposure ql Tape counter indicator (p. 63)/Time indicator (p. 44)/Data file name code indicator (p. 21)/Self-diagnosis indicator (p. 115) indicator (p. 152)/Photo mode indicator (p. 31)/Image number 4 Digital effect indicator (p. 40)/FADER indicator (p. 133) indicator (p. 37)/MEMORY MIX indicator (p. 125) w; Remaining tape indicator (p. 21)/ Memory playback indicator (p. 133) 5 16:9WIDE indicator (p. 36)/PROG. SCAN indicator (p. 34) wa ZERO SET MEMORY indicator (p. 63)/ FRAME REC indicator (p. 61)/Interval 6 Picture effect indicator (p. 39) recording indicator (p. 59) 7 ND filter indicator (p. 46) ws END SEARCH indicator (p. 25) 8 Custom preset indicator (p. 53) wd DV IN indicator (p. 90)/A/VtDV OUT 9 Data code indicator (p. 28) indicator 0 LCD bright indicator (p. 18)/Volume wf Audio mode indicator (p. 111) indicator (p. 26) wg Data file name indicator qa Date indicator This indicator appears when the qs PROGRAM AE indicator (p. 55) MEMORY MIX functions work. qd Backlight indicator (p. 22)/Spot light wh Audio input level/Time indicator indicator (p. 23) wj Continuous mode indicator (p. 122) qf SteadyShot OFF indicator (p. 108) wk Video flash ready indicator qg Manual focus/Infinity indicator (p. 58) This indicator appears when you use the video flash light (not supplied). qh Recording mode indicator (p. 111) wl Self-timer indicator (p. 24) qj Standby/Recording indicator (p. 15)/ 169 Video control mode indicator (p. 29)/
- 170. Quick Function Guide Functions to adjust exposure (in the recording mode) •In insufficient light Low lux mode (p. 55) •In dark environments such as sunset, fireworks, or Sunset & moon mode (p. 55) general night views •Shooting backlit subjects BACK LIGHT (p. 22) •In spotlight, such as at the theater or a formal event SPOT LIGHT (p. 23) Functions to give images more impact (in the recording mode) •Smooth transition between scenes FADER (p. 37) •Taking a still picture PHOTO (p. 31, 120) •Digital processing of images PICTURE EFFECT (p. 39)/ DIGITAL EFFECT (p. 40) •Superimposing a title TITLE (p. 97) Functions to give a natural appearance to your recordings (in the recording mode) •Preventing deterioration of picture quality in digital D ZOOM [MENU] (p. 107) zoom •Focusing manually Manual focus (p. 58) •Recording fast-moving subjects Sports lesson mode (p. 55) Functions to be used in editing (in the recording mode) •Watching the picture on a wide-screen TV Wide mode (p. 36) •Viewing images using a personal computer “Memory Stick” (p. 115) Functions to be used after recording (in the playback mode) •Digital processing of recorded images PICTURE EFFECT (p. 71)/ DIGITAL EFFECT (p. 72) •Displaying the date/time or various settings when Data code (p. 28) you recorded •Quickly locating a desired scene Zero set memory (p. 63) •Searching for scenes having a title Title search (p. 66) •Searching for scenes recorded in the photo mode Photo search (p. 69) •Scanning scenes recorded in the photo mode Photo scan (p. 70) •Playing back monaural sound or sub sound HiFi SOUND [MENU] (p. 107) 170
- 171. Index Full charge ............................. 10 Power zoom ........................... 20 A, B Grip strap ............................. 165 Print mark ............................ 142 A/V connecting cable Guide frame ........................... 35 PROGRAM AE ...................... 55 ................................ 30, 73, 87 Headphones jack ................ 166 Progressive ............................ 34 AC power adaptor ................ 10 Heads .................................... 157 Adjusting shutter speed ...... 45 HiFi SOUND ....................... 109 Adjusting viewfinder ........... 19 R, S AE SHIFT ............................... 53 Rec Review ............................ 25 Audio dubbing ...................... 93 I, J, K, L Recording level ..................... 51 AUDIO LEVEL ..................... 51 i.LINK ................................... 166 Recording time ...................... 11 AUDIO MIX ........................ 109 Image protection ................. 138 Remaining battery time Audio mode .......................... 111 Image quality mode ........... 118 indicator .............................. 21 AUTO SHTR ........................ 108 INDEX MARK ....................... 62 Remaining tape indicator .... 21 BACK LIGHT ........................ 22 INDEX (Multiple) Remote Commander .......... 167 Battery pack ............................. 9 display ............................... 133 Remote control jack (LANC) BEEP ..................................... 113 Index search ........................... 64 ............................................ 166 “InfoLITHIUM” battery ...... 10 Remote sensor ..................... 164 Intelligent accessory shoe .... 94 RESET ................................... 151 C, D Interval recording ................. 59 S VIDEO jack ........... 30, 73, 87 Camera chromakey ............ 124 JPEG ...................................... 115 SEL/PUSH EXEC dial ....... 107 Cassette memory ........... 6, 143 Labeling a cassette .............. 103 Self-diagnosis display ........ 152 Charging battery ................... 10 LANC ................................... 166 Self-timer ................ 24, 32, 123 Charging vanadium-lithium LCD screen ............................ 17 Serial port adaptor .............. 134 battery ............................... 158 LUMINANCEKEY ............... 40 Skip scan ................................ 29 Clock set ............................... 114 Slide show ............................ 137 COLOR BAR ....................... 113 Slow playback ....................... 29 Quick Reference Connection M, N Spotlight mode ...................... 23 (dubbing a tape) ............. 73 STEADYSHOT .................... 108 Main sound .......................... 109 (viewing on TV) ............. 30 Stereo tape ........................... 144 Manual adjustment .............. 43 Continuous .......................... 121 STILL ...................................... 40 Manual focus ......................... 58 Custom preset ....................... 53 Sub sound ............................ 109 Memory chromakey ........... 124 Cut recording ........................ 61 Memory luminancekey ...... 124 Data code ............................... 28 Memory mix ........................ 124 Date search ............................ 67 T, U, V Memory overlap ................. 124 Date/time indicator ............. 28 Memory photo recording .. 120 Tape counter .......................... 63 DEMO ................................... 112 “Memory Stick” .................. 115 Tape photo recording ........... 31 DIGITAL EFFECT ................. 40 Menu settings ...................... 107 Telephoto ............................... 20 Digital program editing ....... 75 MIC (PLUG IN POWER) ..... 93 Time code ............................... 21 DISPLAY ................................ 27 Mirror mode .......................... 17 Title ......................................... 97 DOT ........................................ 37 Moisture condensation ...... 156 Title search ............................. 66 Dual sound track tape ........ 144 MONOTONE ........................ 37 TRAIL ..................................... 40 Dubbing a tape ...................... 73 ND filter ................................. 46 Transition ............................... 16 DV connecting cable ............. 74 Normal charge ...................... 10 TV color system .................. 155 NTSC system ....................... 155 E W, X, Y, Z EDITSEARCH ....................... 25 O, P, Q Warning indicators ............. 153 END SEARCH ................ 25, 29 OLD MOVIE .......................... 40 White balance ........................ 49 Exposure ................................ 44 Operation indicators .......... 169 Wide mode ............................. 36 External microphone (not OVERLAP .............................. 37 Wide-angle ............................. 20 supplied) ........................... 166 Photo scan .............................. 70 WIPE ....................................... 37 Photo search .......................... 69 WORLD TIME ..................... 112 PICTURE EFFECT ................ 39 Write-protect tab ................... 14 F, G, H Picture search ........................ 29 Zebra pattern ......................... 47 Fade in/out ............................ 37 Playback pause ...................... 29 Zero set memory function ... 63 FADER .................................... 37 Power sources Zoom ...................................... 20 FLASH MOTION .................. 40 (battery pack) ................... 9 FOCUS .................................... 58 (car battery) .................... 13 Format .................................. 110 (house current) ............... 13 171
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