3-866-152-12 (2) MiniDisc AV Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Owner’s Record This recorder’s model number is located on the bottom of the unit and serial number is located on the inside the disc lid. The AC power adaptor/charger’s model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the space provided below.
Welcome! Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony MiniDisc AV Recorder. With your MiniDisc AV Recorder, you can capture life’s precious moments with superior picture and sound quality. Your MiniDisc AV Recorder 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. Usable MiniDiscs Use an MD DATA2 disc having this logo. You cannot use a MD DATA disc.
If you have any questions about this product, you may call: Sony Direct Response Center 1-(800)-222-7669 or write to: Sony Direct Response Center 12451 Gateway Blvd. Fort Myers, FL 33913 For Service and Technical Assistance on MD Discam Call To Free 1-888-449-SONY (United States only). CAUTION The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCM-M1 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc.
Table of contents What you can do with your camcorder ....................................... 5 Checking supplied accessories .......... 7 Getting Started Using this manual ............................... 8 Step 1 Preparing the power supply ........................................... 10 Step 2 Inserting an MD DATA2 disc ................................................ 16 Step 3 Using the touch panel .......... 18 Recording – Basics Recording a picture ...........................
What you can do with your camcorder Your camcorder can record in the MD DATA2 disc: •Moving pictures (movies) as long as 10 minutes in SP mode or 20 minutes in LP mode •Still pictures (photos) of up to 4,500 shots •Audio of up to 260 minutes. 01 REMAIN 0001 7.4.19 99 Hold the camcorder with both hands when recording. Getting started You can select the picture to play back directly by touching the LCD screen. Play or edit the picture by touching the menu displayed on the LCD screen.
What you can do with your camcorder Various functions available with MiniDisc Digital video edit functions (p. 58) Check the picture just after recording (p. 47) Draw on the picture (p. 78). Easy to move or erase the picture (p. 64, 65) Long audio recording including three photos - Interview recording (p. 36) Listen to audio MD (p. 98).
Checking supplied accessories Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder. 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 qa qs Getting started 1 1 AC-VQ800 AC adaptor/charger (1) (p. 10, 15) 7 Size AA (R6) battery for Remote Commander (2) (p. 125) 2 AC power cord (1) (p. 10, 15) 8 Input pen (1) (p. 18) 3 MMD-650A MD DATA2 disc (1) (p. 16) 9 Tripod attachment (1) (p. 122) 4 ZK-ET1 connecting cord (1) (p. 15) 0 A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 35) 5 NP-F550 battery pack (1) (p.
— Getting Started — Using this manual As you read through this manual, the buttons and settings on your camcorder are shown in capital letters. For example, “set the POWER switch to CAMERA.” When you carry out an operation, you will hear a beep to indicate that the operation is being carried out. What is a “track”? A picture or audio recorded in the MiniDisc is called “track.” A track can be of any length and varies depending on how long you recorded the picture or audio.
Using this manual Note on TV color systems TV color systems differ from country to country. To view your recordings on a TV, you need an NTSC system-based TV. Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the provision of the copyright laws. Getting started Copyright precautions Precautions on camcorder care •The LCD screen and/or the color viewfinder are manufactured using highprecision technology.
Step 1 Preparing the power supply Charging the battery pack Use the battery pack after charging it for your camcorder. Your camcorder operates only with the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (L series). If you want to use the camcorder right away indoors, use on the AC adaptor/charger (p. 15). (1) Set the mode change switch to “CHARGE.” (2) Connect the power cord to the AC adaptor/charger. (3) Connect the power cord to a wall outlet. A beep sounds and the display window lights up.
Step 1 Preparing the power supply Getting started Notes •When the mode change switch is set to VTR/CAMERA during charging, charging stops. •If the CHARGE lamp does not light or flash, check that the battery pack is correctly attached to the AC adaptor/charger. If it is not attached it will not be charged. •When you install the battery pack, be sure to not hit it to the terminal of the AC adaptor/charger.
Step 1 Preparing the power supply Playing time MD DATA2 disc Battery pack NP-F550 (supplied) Playing time on LCD screen 80 (75) Playing time with LCD closed 100 (95) Playing time on LCD screen 100 (95) Playing time with LCD closed 135 (130) Audio MD Battery pack NP-F550 (supplied) •Approximate minutes when you use a fully charged battery •Numbers in parentheses indicate the time using a normally charged battery. •The battery life will be shorter if you use your camcorder in a cold environment.
Step 1 Preparing the power supply Notes •The time display shows the approximate time when charging at 50°F to 86°F (10°C to 30°C). The time display may differ from the actual charging time depending on using conditions and circumstances. •The time display may show “– – – –” in the following cases. However, the AC adaptor/charger is not malfunctioning. – The remaining battery time is less than 5 minutes. – There is a difference between the displayed time and actual charging time.
Step 1 Preparing the power supply Installing the battery pack Install the battery pack to use your camcorder outdoors. (1) Slide OPEN (BATT) down to open the battery compartment lid. (2) With the V mark pointing down, insert the battery pack until it clicks. (3) Shut the lid. 1 2 3 To remove the battery pack Open the lid and push the catch. Catch Note Put your hand by the battery compartment lid to prevent the battery pack from dropping.
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 adaptor/charger. 3 Getting started (1) Set the mode change switch to VTR/CAMERA. (2) Connect the power cord to a wall outlet. (3) Connect the power cord to the AC adaptor/charger. (4) Connect the connecting cord to the DC OUT connector of the AC adaptor/ charger. (5) Install the connecting cord to the camcorder.
Step 2 Inserting an MD DATA2 disc Use an MD DATA2 disc. You cannot record on other types of MDs. (1) Lift the bOPEN protrusion and open the LCD panel until it stops. (2) Slide DISC EJECT on the bottom in the direction of the arrow and open the lid manually. (3) Insert the disc. Push the disc in the direction of the arrow deeply into the disc compartment with the label facing up. (4) Close the disc lid.
Step 2 Inserting an MD DATA2 disc To prevent accidental erasure Slide open the tab at the side of the disc (so the tab is concealed).
Step 3 Using the touch panel You operate your camcorder by selecting the items on the index display or menu on the LCD screen. Select the tracks or menu items by touching with the input pen or a finger, or using the control dial. The operation will be described mainly by touching the LCD screen with the input pen in this manual. How to operate the menu is described here as an example. Using the input pen Example: turning off the beep (1) Pull out the input pen. Adjust the length of the input pen.
Step 3 Using the touch panel PLA 3 Getting started (3) Set the POWER switch to PLAY/EDIT while pressing the small green button. The index display appears. If nothing is recorded in the disc, no index image will be displayed. (4) Touch SET UP on the left of the screen. (5) Touch BEEP. (6) Touch OFF. to close the menu. (7) Touch The index display appears.
Step 3 Using the touch panel If the LCD screen is dirty •Do not use the input pen when the LCD screen is dirty or dusty. Doing so may damage the LCD screen. •If the LCD screen is dirty, turn the POWER switch to “OFF” first and then wipe the LCD screen lightly with a soft dry cloth. If the LCD screen does not react correctly to touching Calibrate it (p. 108). When PLEASE WAIT is displayed on the LCD screen Do not apply a mechanical shock to the camcorder, or disconnect the power source.
Step 3 Using the touch panel Using the control dial 1 PLA (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA while pressing the small green button. (2) Press MENU. CAMERA and press the dial. (3) Turn the control dial to select (4) Turn the control dial to select D ZOOM and press the dial. (5) Turn the control dial to select ON and press the dial. (6) Press MENU to close the menu. Getting started Turn the control dial up or down to select an item, and press it to confirm. The control dial rotates up or down endlessly.
— Recording – Basics — Recording a picture Your camcorder automatically focuses for you. (1) Install the power source and insert a disc. See “Step 1” and “Step 2” for more information (p. 10 to p. 17). (2) Fasten the grip strap firmly. (3) Remove the lens cap and pull the lens cap string to fix it. (4) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA while pressing the small green button. Your camcorder is set to the standby mode after a few seconds. (5) To record a movie: Press START/STOP. Your camcorder starts recording.
Recording a picture Note on the date and time The clock is set to New York or Panama time at the factory. You can reset the clock (p. 89). If you leave your camcorder in the standby mode for five minutes Your camcorder automatically turns off. This is to save battery power. To resume the standby mode, set the POWER switch to OFF and to CAMERA again. While writing in the MD The “STBY” indicator on the LCD screen flashes.
Recording a picture After recording (1) Set the POWER switch to OFF. (2) Eject the disc. (3) Remove the battery pack. If you remove the battery before ejecting the disc Since the disc lid is locked in the CAMERA and INTERVIEW mode, you cannot open the disc lid without the battery. Indicators displayed in the recording mode The indicators are not recorded in the disc. Remaining battery time indicator (p. 14) Recording mode indicator (p. 26) STBY/REC indicator (p.
Recording a picture Adjusting the LCD screen (1) Pull the bOPEN protrusion and open the LCD panel. (2) Adjust the angle. 90° Recording – Basics 180° 90° To close the LCD panel, set it vertically and swing it into the camcorder body. Note When using the LCD screen except in the mirror mode, the viewfinder automatically turns off. When you use the LCD screen outdoors in direct sunlight The LCD screen may be difficult to see. If this happens, we recommend that you use the viewfinder.
Recording a picture Adjusting the viewfinder When 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. (1) Move the viewfinder lens adjustment lever. Recording time One MD DATA2 disc can record: Track type Record mode Recording time Movie SP mode Max. 10 min. VP mode 13 min. to 20 min. LP mode Max. 20 min. Photo Max. 4500 shots Audio Max. 260 min.
Recording a picture Using the zoom feature W Recording – Basics (1) Move the power zoom lever a little for a slower zoom. Move it further for a faster zoom. Using the zoom function sparingly results in better-looking recordings. “T” side:for telephoto (subject appears closer) “W” side: for wide-angle (subject appears farther away) T ZOOM Zoom greater than 10× is performed digitally, if you set D ZOOM to ON in the menu settings. The digital zoom function is set to OFF as a default setting (p. 92).
Recording a picture Recording while showing the picture on the LCD screen You can record a person while showing himself/herself on the LCD screen. You can also record yourself if you place your camcorder in a stable position. The supplied Remote Commander will make it easy to record yourself. (1) Pull the bOPEN protrusion and open the LCD panel. (2) Turn the LCD panel over so that it faces the other way. indicator appears on the LCD screen and in the viewfinder (Mirror The mode). (3) Start recording.
Checking the recorded picture You can view the picture just after you have recorded with the POWER switch kept to CAMERA. You can erase the track or unnecessary portion of the track. ERASE Recording – Basics AUDIO REC Viewing the last recorded track (1) During recording standby, press u. The last picture you recorded will be played repeatedly. Press x to stop playing. Erasing the last recorded track (1) During recording standby or playing, press ERASE.
— Playback – Basics — Playing the disc 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. When you monitor the picture on the LCD screen, tilt your camcorder to its stable position. (1) Install the power source and insert the recorded disc. (2) Pull out the input pen. Adjust the length of the input pen. The length of the input pen can be extended by 12/32 inch (about 1 cm).
Playing a disc When you open/close the LCD panel Make sure that the LCD panel is set vertically. Note on playback It may take a few seconds to start playback depending on the track. To change the playing time of a photo Set STILL PLAYBACK TIME in the menu (p. 57). Index display Menu icons Playback – Basics If you leave the power on for a long time Your camcorder gets warm. This is not a malfunction. Selected track REMAIN 01:23 Index image (The first scene appears in case of movie.
Playing a disc To control using the buttons on the camcorder or Remote Commander When the name of the buttons of the camcorder differs from the buttons of the Remote Commander, those of the Remote Commander are shown in parenthesis. To play •Select the desired track, then press u (N). •Turn the control dial (press cursor B/V/v/b) to select the desired track, then press the dial (ENTER). To stop Press x during playback. To pause Press u (X) during playback. To return to normal play, press u (X) again.
Playing a disc Adjusting the volume (1) Press either of the two buttons on VOL. VOL Playback – Basics Speaker To set AVLS Set AVLS to ON in the menu (p. 93). To listen using headphones Connect the headphones (not supplied) to the i jack on the front. Adjust the volume using the VOL buttons. The speaker is muted. Erasing a track (1) Touch the track you want to erase on the index display. (2) Press ERASE. The confirmation message appears. (3) Touch YES.
Playing a disc Turning on or off the information display (1) Press DSPL when the index display is on. The track type icons disappear from the LCD screen. DSPL To make the track data appear, press DSPL again. If you press DSPL during playback The track data appears.
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 adaptor/ charger (p. 15). Refer to the operating instructions of your TV or VCR.
— Advanced Recording Operations — Recording audio including photo - Interview recording While you are recording mainly audio in an MD DATA2 disc, you can record up to three photos. Those photos make one track together with the audio. Interview recording is possible only with the MD DATA2 discs. You can record up to 4 hours and 20 minutes in a disc. The index image of the interview recording has the icon. (1) Unlock the mode lock and set the POWER switch to INTERVIEW while pressing the small green button.
Recording audio including photo - Interview recording If you record from audio equipment such as a CD player Connect the audio equipment to the LINE IN jack of the connecting cord installed in your camcorder using an audio connecting cable (not supplied). Playback and erasing You cannot play back or erase in the INTERVIEW mode. If you are using headphones The sound from headphones will be muted for a moment when you start and stop recording. The sound recorded in the disc is not affected.
Self-timer recording You can make a recording with the self-timer. This mode is useful when you want to record yourself. The Remote Commander will make recording easier. (1) Press MENU in the standby mode. CAMERA, and press the dial. (2) Turn the control dial to select (3) Turn the control dial to select SELF TIMER, and press the dial. CAMERA RETURN SELF TIMER PROGRAM AE D ZOOM STEADYSHOT WHT BAL AUTO SHTR ANTI WIND NOISE STBY 40 min STBY REMAIN 10:00 CANCEL DETAIL (4) Start recording.
Self-timer recording To set the waiting and recording time You can select the waiting time from 5, 10, and 15 seconds. You can select the recording time of movie from 5, 10, 20, 30 and 60 seconds. (1) On the self-timer screen, turn the control dial to select DETAIL, and press the dial. (2) Turn the control dial to select the desired time, and press the dial to confirm.
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. (1) Press BACK LIGHT in the recording or standby mode. The . indicator appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. BACK LIGHT To cancel, press BACK LIGHT again. If you press EXPOSURE when shooting backlit subjects The backlight function will be canceled.
Using the PROGRAM AE function You can select PROGRAM AE (Auto Exposure) mode to suit your specific shooting requirements. Spotlight mode This mode prevents people’s faces, for example, from appearing excessively white when shooting subjects lit by strong light in the theater. Soft portrait mode This mode brings out the subject while creating a soft background for subjects such as people or flowers.
Using the PROGRAM AE function (1) Press MENU in the recording or standby mode. (2) Turn the control dial to select CAMERA, and press the dial. (3) Turn the control dial to select PROGRAM AE, and press the dial.
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 Advanced Recording Operations (1) Press FOCUS lightly in the st
Adjusting the exposure manually You can manually adjust and set the exposure. Adjust the exposure manually in the following cases: •The subject is backlit •Bright subject and dark background •To record dark pictures (e.g. night scenes) faithfully (1) In the standby or recording mode, press EXPOSURE. The exposure indicator appears. (2) Turn the control dial to adjust the brightness. SEL EXPOSURE To return to the automatic exposure mode Press EXPOSURE again.
Releasing the STEADYSHOT function The STEADYSHOT function compensates for camera-shake. You can release the STEADYSHOT function when you do not need it. Do not use the STEADYSHOT function when shooting a stationary object using a tripod to obtain more natural picture.
Adjusting the white balance manually You can manually adjust and set the white balance. This adjustment makes white subjects look white and allows more natural color balance. Normally white balance is automatically adjusted. (1) Press MENU in the recording or standby mode. CAMERA, and press the dial. (2) Turn the control dial to select (3) Turn the control dial to select WHT BAL, and press the dial.
— Advanced Playback Operations — Displaying two pictures – Picture-in-picture A desired scene can be displayed in a small picture-in-picture screen during playback. You can display the image in picture-in-picture screen with the playback picture side by side in the same size. Picture-in-picture PLAYBACK RETURN PICTURE IN PICTURE 9 FRAME SEQUENCE PLAY MODE SORT JUMP STILL PLAYBACK TIME PRESET TRANSITION PLAYBACK and then PICTURE IN PICTURE. OFF ON to close the menu.
Displaying two pictures – Picture-in-picture Comparing two pictures – 2-picture display You can display the picture-in-picture image together with another image not only from the same disc but also from other discs. (1) Play back the track you want to compare with the picture-in-picture image. (2) Touch the picture-in-picture screen. The still picture in the picture-in-picture screen appears on the left. The still picture in the currently playing track appears on the right.
Displaying nine consecutive scenes – 9 FRAME SEQUENCE You can view a part of a movie as nine still pictures on the screen. This function is useful when you want to look at a fast-moving subject, such as a golf swing, in detail. 9 FRAME SEQUENCE function displays consecutive scenes of every 0.2 second. PLAYBACK and then 9 FRAME SEQUENCE.
Displaying nine consecutive scenes – 9 FRAME SEQUENCE To enlarge one of the pictures to entire screen (1) Touch the desired picture. If you press BACK, the previous frame appears. If you touch FORWARD, the next frame appears. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 3 CLOSE BACK CLOSE FORWARD To return to the 9 FRAME SEQUENCE screen, touch CLOSE. To return to the index display (1) Touch CLOSE. (2) Touch FINISH. If you continue the 9 FRAME SEQUENCE operation, touch CONTINUE.
Playing back repeatedly You can play one track, all tracks in a disc or a portion of a movie (A-B repeat) repeatedly. Repeating a track (1) On the index display, touch (2) Touch SINGLE REPEAT. NORMAL ALL REPEAT SINGLE REPEAT A–B REPEAT SHUFFLE INTRO SCAN to close the menu. (3) Touch 1 appears at the top of the index display. (4) Play the track to be repeated. Repeating all tracks in a disc (1) On the index display, touch (2) Touch ALL REPEAT.
Playing back repeatedly (4) Play the track to be repeated. A of ABflashes. A B (5) Press the control dial at the point to start repeating. Starting point (A) is set and Bflashes. (6) Press the control dial at the point to finish repeating. Finishing point (B) is set. The portion from A to B is repeated. To stop repeating Set PLAY MODE to NORMAL. To operate the menu You may use the control dial. Notes on setting the A-B repeat • You can set the A and B points by touching AB with the input pen.
Playing back in random order – SHUFFLE You can play the tracks in random order. (1) On the index display, touch (2) Touch SHUFFLE. PLAYBACK RETURN PICTURE IN PICTURE 9 FRAME SEQUENCE PLAY MODE SORT JUMP STILL PLAYBACK TIME PRESET TRANSITION NORMAL ALL REPEAT SINGLE REPEAT A–B REPEAT SHUFFLE INTRO SCAN to close the menu. “SHUF” appears at the top of the index display.
Scanning the top of tracks – INTRO SCAN You can play the first 3 seconds of all tracks. Photo, memo and title tracks are also played for 3 seconds. Movies shorter than 3 seconds are played for the recorded time. (1) On the index display, touch (2) Touch INTRO SCAN. PLAYBACK RETURN PICTURE IN PICTURE 9 FRAME SEQUENCE PLAY MODE SORT JUMP STILL PLAYBACK TIME PRESET TRANSITION PLAYBACK and then PLAY MODE. NORMAL ALL REPEAT SINGLE REPEAT A–B REPEAT SHUFFLE INTRO SCAN to close the menu.
Sorting the tracks You can sort the tracks so that you can locate or play the desired tracks first. (1) On the index display, touch PLAYBACK and then SORT.
Jumping to the desired track You can jump to the tracks directly by the title or track name. This function is useful to locate a track when many tracks are recorded in the disc. (1) On the index display, touch PLAYBACK and then JUMP. The list of title and track names appears. PLAYBACK RETURN PICTURE IN PICTURE 9 FRAME SEQUENCE PLAY MODE SORT JUMP STILL PLAYBACK TIME PRESET TRANSITION JUMP CLOSE FIRST 1/1/99 1/6/99 1/14/99 1/16/99 (2) Touch the desired item in the list.
Setting the playing time of still picture tracks You can select the playing time of still picture tracks such as photo, memo and title from about 1, 3, 5 and 10 seconds. The playing time is set to about 3 seconds as the default setting. The selected playing time remains until another playing time is selected. (1) On the index display, touch TIME. PLAYBACK RETURN PICTURE IN PICTURE 9 FRAME SEQUENCE PLAY MODE SORT JUMP STILL PLAYBACK TIME PRESET TRANSITION (2) Touch the desired playing time.
— Editing — Checking the disc information You can check the track numbers, remaining time, etc. Contents display Remain display DISC INFORMATION DISC INFORMATION NAME NAME CONTENTS REMAIN 100 TRACKS 10 TRACKS 100 TRACKS 1ST REC 5:26 10:26 12.24.1999 CONTENTS REMAIN 1ST REC 4:26 6:26 8:26 TOTAL 20:00 12.24.1999 8:12:42 2000 TRACKS CLOSE CLOSE Displaying the disc information (1) Touch at the top-right corner of the index display. The disc information display appears.
Checking the track information You can check the type, recorded date, data rate, etc., of each track. Track information display TRACK INFORMATION 0000 01:23 12.24.1999 1:30 PM Track name box MARK PROTECT DATA RATE 8.00 Mbps CLOSE Displaying the track information Editing (1) Touch EDIT. Scroll the menu by touching v or V, or by turning the control dial. (2) Touch TRACK INFO. EDIT ERASE DIVIDE GROUP STILL FRAME CAPTURE INDEX IMAGE CHANGE TRACK INFO (3) Touch the desired track.
Checking the track information Labelling the track You can label a track using up to 100 characters. (1) Touch the track name box on the track information display. (2) Input characters (p. 80). Note You can record up to 100 characters in one track, and 5000 characters in one disc. You cannot label the track if: •the disc is protected. •the track is protected (✔ is in the PROTECT box). Marking a track Mark the tracks which you want to distinguish from others.
Checking the track information Protecting a track Protect important tracks to prevent them from being erased by mistake. (1) Touch the PROTECT box in the track information display to indicate ✔. - icon will be displayed on the protected tracks. TRACK INFORMATION 0002 01:23 12.24.1999 1:30 PM MARK PROTECT DATA RATE 8.00 Mbps CLOSE To release protection You cannot protect the track if: the disc is protected. Editing Touch the PROTECT box again to erase ✔.
Changing the index image The first scene becomes the index image for movie tracks. You can change the index image to a desired scene from the movie. (1) Touch EDIT. Scroll the menu by touching v or V, or by turning the control dial. (2) Touch INDEX IMAGE CHANGE. INDEX IMAGE CHANGE appears at the top of the screen. If you want to cancel changing the index, touch CANCEL. INDEX IMAGE CHANGE EDIT TRIM ERASE DIVIDE GROUP STILL FRAME CAPTURE INDEX IMAGE CHANGE CANCEL (3) Touch the desired track.
Changing the index image To change the index image during playback or playback pause (1) Press INDEX CHANGE on the Remote Commander at the scene you want to make into the index image. The confirmation message appears. (2) Select YES using B /b , then press ENTER. After the PLEASE WAIT message, which appears while the change is written in the disc, the camcorder resumes playback.
Moving tracks You can move one track at a time, or several tracks together to the desired position in the disc. (1) Touch EDIT. (2) Touch MOVE. TRACK MOVE appears at the top of the screen. TRACK MOVE EDIT RETURN MOVE COPY TRIM ERASE DIVIDE CANCEL (3) Touch the desired track. (4) Touch the position (between the tracks) where you want to move the track. The track moves to that position. TRACK MOVE TRACK MOVE CANCEL CONTINUE FINISH (5) Touch FINISH.
Erasing tracks You can erase one track at a time, or several tracks together. Since the erased tracks cannot be restored, make sure that you can really erase the track. (1) Touch EDIT. (2) Touch ERASE, then SINGLE. TRACK ERASE appears at the top of the screen. Editing Erasing one track TRACK ERASE EDIT RETURN MOVE COPY TRIM ERASE DIVIDE RETURN SINGLE SELECT ALL CANCEL (3) Touch the desired track. While the selected track is played back repeatedly, the confirmation message appears. (4) Touch YES.
Erasing tracks You can use the ERASE button Select the track to be erased and press ERASE. To cancel erasing Touch CANCEL. To erase other tracks Touch CONTINUE in step 5. Note on the remaining disc capacity The remaining disc capacity may not increase even if you erase tracks. Erasing several tracks together (1) Touch EDIT. (2) Touch ERASE, then SELECT. TRACKS ERASE appears at the top of the screen.
Erasing tracks Erasing all tracks in the disc All tracks except the protected tracks will be erased. (1) Touch EDIT. (2) Touch ERASE, then ALL . The confirmation message appears. EDIT RETURN MOVE COPY TRIM ERASE DIVIDE CONFIRM TO ERASE ALL RETURN SINGLE SELECT ALL YES NO Editing (3) Touch YES. If you do not want to erase the tracks, touch NO. After the PLEASE WAIT message, which appears while the change is written in the disc, the index display appears.
Copying tracks You can copy one track at a time, or several tracks together in the same disc. (1) Touch EDIT. (2) Touch COPY. TRACK COPY appears at the top of the screen. TRACK COPY EDIT RETURN MOVE COPY TRIM ERASE DIVIDE CANCEL (3) Touch the desired track. (4) Touch the position (between the tracks) where you want to copy the track. The new track appears at that position. TRACK COPY TRACK COPY CANCEL CONTINUE FINISH (5) Touch FINISH.
Copying tracks To not erase a track by mistake Copy the track and use the copy for editing. To cancel copying Touch CANCEL. To copy other tracks Touch CONTINUE in step 5.
Dividing tracks You can divide movie tracks at the desired position. Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 3 Track 4 Divide Track 1 Track 2 (1) Touch EDIT. (2) Touch DIVIDE, then DIVIDE. TRACK DIVIDE appears at the top of the screen. TRACK DIVIDE EDIT RETURN MOVE COPY TRIM ERASE DIVIDE RETURN DIVIDE COMBINE CANCEL (3) Touch the desired track. The selected track is played back repeatedly. (4) Touch PAUSE where you want to divide the track.
Dividing tracks You cannot divide the track if: •the track is shorter than about 2 seconds. •the disc is protected. •the track is protected. Note on the dividing position The dividing position is automatically adjusted so that both tracks become at least 0.5 second long. To adjust the dividing position You can use the control dial. Turn the control dial to adjust the position and press the dial to confirm. Index image of the track made by dividing The scene at the divided position becomes the index image.
Trimming unnecessary scenes You can trim the unnecessary scenes at the beginning and the end of a movie. Since the trimmed scenes cannot be restored, make sure that you really do not want the scenes. Trim Track 1 Trim Track 2 Track 3 Track 2 Track 1 Track 3 (1) Touch EDIT. (2) Touch TRIM. TRACK TRIM appears at the top of the screen. TRACK TRIM EDIT RETURN MOVE COPY TRIM ERASE DIVIDE CANCEL (3) Touch the desired track. The selected track is played back repeatedly.
Trimming unnecessary scenes To operate the menu You can use the control dial. To cancel trimming Touch CANCEL. You cannot trim the track if: •the track is shorter than about 2 seconds. •the disc is protected. •the track is protected. Note on the trimming position The trimming position is automatically adjusted so that trimmed track becomes at least 0.5 second long. To adjust the trimming position You can use the control dial. Turn the control dial to adjust the position and press the dial to confirm.
Grouping the tracks You can group the tracks lined up in succession on the index display. Only the first track of the group appears on the index display. This is convenient to move or copy tracks quickly, or to save the index display space when there are many tracks. The icon appears on the group track on the index display. (1) Touch EDIT. (2) Touch GROUP, then SET. TRACK GROUP appears at the top of the screen.
Grouping the tracks A group track can be included in the group You can include a group track when making another group. If you release grouping of the tracks, all tracks are released and become individual tracks. To group other tracks Touch CONTINUE in step 5. Editing You cannot select the following items on the group track •PLAY menu 9 FRAME SEQUENCE (You can, however, select from the shortcut menu during playback.
Making a photo track from a movie You can make a new photo track of a desired scene in a movie. Movie Photo (1) Touch EDIT. Scroll the menu by touching v or V, or by turning the control dial. (2) Touch STILL FRAME CAPTURE. STILL FRAME CAPTURE appears at the top of the screen. STILL FRAME CAPTURE EDIT COPY TRIM ERASE DIVIDE GROUP STILL FRAME CAPTURE CANCEL (3) Touch the desired movie track. The selected track is played back. (4) Touch PAUSE where you want to capture the scene.
Making a photo track from a movie Note on effects Drawing, scene transition and picture effects which have been set on the original movie are not applied to this photo track. To adjust the scene position You can use the control dial. Turn the control dial to adjust the position and press the dial to confirm. To continue making photo tracks Touch CONTINUE in step 7.
— Drawing/Effect — Drawing on the picture You can draw directly on the movie or photo tracks (ADD LAYER), or on a black screen which makes a new memo track (INSERT TRACK). The drawing can be erased (ERASE). The drawn track has the icon, and the memo track has the icon on the index screen. VACATION Drawing on a picture (1) Touch DRAWING/EFFECT. (2) Touch DRAWING, then ADD LAYER. DRAWING LAYER ADD/EDIT appears at the top of the screen.
Drawing on the picture To continue drawing on other tracks Touch CONTINUE in step 5. Drawing on a black screen (memo track) You can write up to 24 characters. (1) Touch DRAWING/EFFECT. (2) Touch DRAWING, then INSERT TRACK. DRAWING/EFFECT RETURN DRAWING TITLE SCENE TRANSITION PICTURE EFFECT DRAWING TRACK INSERT RETURN ADD LAYER INSERT TRACK ERASE CANCEL Drawing/Effect (3) Touch the position (between the tracks) where you want to insert the memo track. The illustration tool appears on the black screen.
Drawing on the picture Using the illustration tool Illustration tool Touch the desired tool and draw on the LCD screen using the input pen. To draw a line To change the size of the illustration tool To draw a straight line To draw a frame To draw a square To draw a ring To draw a circle To erase (First touch this eraser icon, then touch where you want to erase on the LCD screen.) To write characters (Touch this character, and the keyboard display will appear.
Drawing on the picture Erasing the drawings Note that the drawings and paintings cannot be restored after being erased. The pictures are not erased by erasing the drawings. (1) Touch DRAWING/EFFECT. (2) Touch DRAWING, then ERASE. PAINT REMOVE appears at the top of the screen. If you want to cancel erasing, touch CANCEL. PAINT REMOVE DRAWING/EFFECT RETURN DRAWING TITLE SCENE TRANSITION PICTURE EFFECT RETURN ADD LAYER INSERT TRACK ERASE CANCEL Drawing/Effect (3) Touch the desired track.
Inserting a title track You can use the title track to locate the tracks, or to categorize the tracks. A title track made on the TITLE INSERT display can be quickly located by sorting or jumping for playback. A title track makes one track. The title track has the icon on the index display. (1) Touch DRAWING/EFFECT. (2) Touch TITLE. TITLE INSERT appears at the top of the screen.
Switching the tracks with special effects You can switch the tracks with special effects such as fading in/out. These effects can be applied to the movie and photo tracks only, and are recorded in the disc. Effects to be applied to the beginning and end of a track •Fade (in/out) The picture fades in from black, and fades out to black. •Wipe (in/out) The picture appears as the black screen opens, and disappears as the black screen closes.
Switching the tracks with special effects (6) Touch PREVIEW. The last 5 seconds of the track before the selected track, the selected track itself and the first 5 seconds of the next track will be played back with the selected effects. (7) Confirm the playback, then touch BACK. SCENE TRANSITION IN WIPE IN FADE OUT OUT BACK PREVIEW CANCEL EXEC (8) Touch EXEC. (9) Touch FINISH. After the PLEASE WAIT message, which appears while the change is written in the disc, the index display appears.
Switching the tracks with special effects Playing back all the tracks with fade or hold effect If you set the PRESET TRANSITION to FADE or HOLD, your camcorder always plays back discs with fade or hold effect. This setting is not recorded in the disc. (1) Touch PLAYBACK on the index display, then touch PRESET TRANSITION.
Applying the picture effect to the tracks You can make movie and photo tracks into sepia, black-and-white, mosaic, or slowmotion play by digital processing. You can also set the slow-motion play to a track in addition to other effects. The picture effect setting is recorded in the disc. (1) Touch DRAWING/EFFECT. (2) Touch PICTURE EFFECT. PICTURE EFFECT appears at the top of the screen. PICTURE EFFECT DRAWING/EFFECT RETURN DRAWING TITLE SCENE TRANSITION PICTURE EFFECT CANCEL (3) Touch the desired track.
— Customizing Your Camcorder — Adjusting the brightness and color of the LCD screen (1) In the CAMERA, PLAY/EDIT or INTERVIEW mode, press MENU. (2) Touch SET UP. Camera/Interview mode SET UP RETURN REC MODE LCD BRIGHT LCD COLOR VF BRIGHT CLOCK SET STBY Play/Edit mode SET UP RETURN LCD BRIGHT LCD COLOR VF BRIGHT CLOCK SET AVLS BEEP COMMANDER (3) To adjust the brightness, touch LCD BRIGHT. To adjust the color, touch LCD COLOR. The bar indicator appears.
Adjusting the brightness of the viewfinder (1) In the CAMERA, PLAY/EDIT or INTERVIEW mode, press MENU. (2) Turn the control dial to select SET UP and press the dial. Camera/Interview mode SET UP RETURN REC MODE LCD BRIGHT LCD COLOR VF BRIGHT CLOCK SET STBY Play/Edit mode SET UP RETURN LCD BRIGHT LCD COLOR VF BRIGHT CLOCK SET AVLS BEEP COMMANDER (3) Turn the conforl dial to select VF BRIGHT and press the dial. The bar indicator appears.
Resetting the date and time The default clock setting is set to New York or Panama time. 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. If this happened, charge the vanadium-lithium battery (p. 108) before setting the clock. First set the year, then the month, the day, the hour and then the minute.
Resetting the date and time The year changes as follows: 1999 ˜ 2000 N · · · · n 2098 If you do not set the date and time “--.--.-- --:--” is recorded in the disc. Note on the time indicator The internal clock of your camcorder operates on a 12-hour cycle. •12:00 AM stands for midnight. •12:00 PM stands for noon. To operate the menu You can use the control dial to select the menu items.
Changing the menu settings To change the settings in the menu, touch the desired item on the LCD screen. The default settings can be partially changed. First, display the main menu, select the icon, the menu item and then the mode. (1) In the CAMERA, PLAY/EDIT or INTERVIEW mode, press MENU. Camera/Interview mode CLOSE CAMERA SET UP MENU STBY Play/Edit mode CLOSE PLAYBACK EDIT DRAWING/EFFECT SET UP ADVANCED (2) Touch the desired icon. (3) Touch the desired item.
Changing the menu settings Menu in the CAMERA and INTERVIEW mode Icon/item Mode SELF TIMER* PROGRAM AE D ZOOM STEADYSHOT Meaning – To start recording automatically when the preset waiting time has passed, and stop recording automatically when the preset recording time has passed (p. 38). – To suit your specific shooting requirement (p. 41). z OFF To deactivate the digital zoom. Up to 10× zoom is carried out. ON To activate the digital zoom. More than 10× to 40× zoom is performed digitally.
Changing the menu settings Icon/item AVLS BEEP Mode Meaning z OFF The sound volume is as adjusted. ON To activate the Automatic Volume Limiter System when the volume is turned up. This works on the headphones and speaker. OFF To cancel the beep sound. z ON REC LAMP OFF z ON COMMANDER TITLE 10sec. TRACK* START/STOP* To turn on the camera recording lamp at the front of the camcorder. To deactivate the Remote Commander to avoid remote control misoperation caused by other VCR’s remote control.
Changing the menu settings Menu in the PLAY/EDIT mode Icon/item PICTURE IN PICTURE z is the default setting. Mode Meaning z OFF To not display the picture-in-picture screen. ON To display a scene in the picture-in-picture screen (p. 47). 9 FRAME SEQUENCE – To display successive scenes of a movie as 9 still pictures (p. 49). PLAY MODE – To play back repeatedly or in random order (p. 51, 53, 54). SORT – To play back in the desired order (p. 55).
Changing the menu settings Icon/item Mode BEEP Meaning OFF To cancel the beep sound. z ON COMMANDER To output the beep when you start/stop recording or press other operation button. OFF To deactivate the Remote Commander to avoid remote control misoperation caused by other VCR’s remote control. z ON To activate the Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder. PC CONNECT – To transmit the picture data to a computer (p. 101) SET UP RESET – To reset the settings to the default settings.
— Using with Other Equipment — Dubbing on a tape Connect your camcorder to the VCR using the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder. Set the input selector on the VCR to LINE, if available. (1) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to record over) into the VCR, and insert the recorded disc 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 PLAY/EDIT.
Printing the still picture You can print a photo by using the video printer (not supplied). Connect the video printer using the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder. Connect it to the AUDIO/VIDEO jack and connect the yellow plug of the cable to the video input of the video printer. Refer to the operating instructions of the video printer as well.
Listening to an audio MD Your camcorder can play an audio MD. You can enjoy better sound if you use headphones (not supplied). (1) Insert the audio MD. (2) Set the POWER switch to PLAY/EDIT. The operation screen for audio MDs appears. (3) Touch the desired title or track. (4) Press u to start playing.
Listening to an audio MD Various ways of playback To Do this pause playback Press u. Press again to release pause. go to the next track Press > briefly. go back to the top of the current track Press . briefly. fast-forward Keep > pressed. fast-reverse Keep . pressed. stop playback Press x. turn up the volume Press VOL +. turn down the volume Press VOL –. To fast-forward or fast-reverse at high speed Keep pressing . or > during pause. You will hear no sound.
Viewing on the computer display Your camcorder is capable of sending the movies or photos recorded in the MD DATA2 disc to a World Wide Web (WWW) homepage. You can view the pictures using the browser software such as Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator by connecting the 10BASE-T terminal of the connecting cord to a computer. Homepage Recommended browser •Microsoft Internet Explorer Ver. 4.0 or greater •Netscape Navigator Ver. 4.
Viewing on the computer display Step 1 Setting the address for your camcorder Set the camcorder’s address so that you can access your camcorder from the computer. You do not need to reset the address as long as the computer is used under same environment. (1) Touch ADVANCED, then PC CONNECT. (2) Touch SET UP. The screen to set IP address, etc. appears.
Viewing on the computer display Net mask Changes in the order of 255 - 254 - 252 - 248 - 240 - 224 - 192 - 128 - 0 - 255. Using the DHCP server of the network You can set the address automatically. Touch AUTO in step 3 and proceed to step 5. Step 2 Connecting the camcorder to the computer Use a commercially available cross cable. (1) Connect the connecting cable to the camcorder. (2) Connect the camcorder to the computer using a commercially available cross cable.
Viewing on the computer display Viewing the pictures A browser software such as Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator is required to view the pictures on the computer. (1) Turn on the computer. (2) Insert the recorded MD DATA2 disc in the camcorder. (3) Set the POWER switch to PLAY/EDIT. ADVANCED, then PC CONNECT. (4) Touch (5) Touch CONNECT. The homepage address appears on the camcorder’s screen. PC CONNECT Assigned homepage address http://192.168.0.
Viewing on the computer display Homepage of your camcorder 1 6 2 7 3 8 9 4 5 q; qa 1 You can customize the index image of the movie on the index display. Picture size: 624 x 380, 304 x 240, 144 x 120 Number of frames per second: 30 , 15, 5, 2, 1 2 Track number 3 Title track 4 Click the index image, another window will open. 5 Go back to previous page.
— Additional Information — Precautions and maintenance information Precautions Operation •Operate your camcorder on 7.2 V (battery pack) or 8.4 V (AC adaptor/charger). •For DC or AC operation, use the accessories recommended in the operating instructions. •Keep the POWER switch set to OFF when you are not using your camcorder. •Do not wrap your camcorder in a towel, for example, and operate it. Doing so may cause heat to build up inside.
Precautions and maintenance information 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 warm place. •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 rain shower. •You use your camcorder in a place with high temperature and humidity.
Precautions and maintenance information Battery pack •Use only the specified charger or video equipment with the charging function. •To prevent accident from a short circuit, do not allow metal objects to come into contact with the battery terminals. •Keep the battery pack away from fire. •Never expose the battery pack to temperatures above 140°F (60°C), such as in a car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight. •Keep the battery pack dry. •Do not expose the battery pack to any mechanical shock.
Precautions and maintenance information Maintenance Camcorder Clean the camcorder body with a dry soft cloth, or a soft cloth lightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of solvent which may damage the finish. Lens Clean the lens with a commercially available blower. 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.
Usable MiniDiscs Structure of MiniDisc The 2.5-inch MiniDisc (MD) is compact and easy to handle requiring less caution as it is encased in a plastic cartridge that looks like a 3.5-inch diskette. Disc variation MiniDiscs come in three types: MDs to enjoy music, MD DATA and MD DATA2 discs to record computer data, etc. Your camcorder uses MD DATA2 disc to record pictures. MD DATA2 disc Records and plays digital data of moving pictures, etc. MD DATA disc Records and plays digital data of computers, etc.
Usable MiniDiscs System limitations of the MD The recording system in your camcorder is radically different from those used in cassette and DAT decks and the system has limitations as described below. Note, however, that these limitations are due to the inherent nature of the MD recording system itself and not to mechanical causes. The remaining recording time does not increase even after erasing numerous short tracks.
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. Camcorder Recording Symptom Recording or interview recording is not possible. Recording stops in a few seconds. The image on the viewfinder screen is not clear. The SteadyShot function does not work. The autofocusing function does not work. Black index appeared for the recorded track.
Troubleshooting Symptom Picture appears too bright, and the subject does not appear on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. The beep or click of the shutter does not sound. The picture on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder turns off. It takes time for the picture to appear on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder when the POWER switch is set to CAMERA. Cause and/or Corrective Actions • EXPOSURE is set to manual adjustment mode. c Set it back to automatic adjustment (p. 44).
Troubleshooting Recording/playback/editing Symptom The camcorder does not operate when the POWER switch is set to CAMERA, PLAY/EDIT, or INTERVIEW. The picture does not appear in the viewfinder. The battery pack is quickly discharged. The disc lid does not open. The battery remaining indicator does not indicate the correct time. Recording or editing is not possible. Additional Information Recording does not start again.
Troubleshooting Others Symptom The Remote Commander supplied with the camcorder does not work. Wrong item is selected when you touch the LCD screen. The camcorder does not turn on. The camcorder does not operate. “DISC ERROR”/nothing but blue screen/“MEMORY OVER” is displayed. “THIS DISC CANNOT BE USED” is displayed. The battery pack cannot be charged. No sound is heard from the headphones. The clock is wrong. The recorded date and time is not recorded. “--.--.
Troubleshooting Symptom The starting screen stays on the LCD screen. “PLEASE WAIT” stays on the LCD screen. Cause and/or Corrective Actions • Internal error. c Disconnect the power source once, and connect it again. c Eject the disc once, and insert it again. • There are so many tracks recorded in the disc that the camcorder requires a long time to read. • If the above is not the case, c Disconnect the power source once, and connect it again. c Eject the disc once, and insert it again.
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 The battery is dead or nearly dead Flashing: •The battery is nearly dead. Fast flashing: •The battery is dead. Depending on conditions, the E indicator may flash, even if there are 5 to 10 minutes remaining. You need to eject the disc Slow flashing: •The write-protect tab on the disc is out.
Warning indicators and messages Warning messages Warning messages appear on the LCD screen with the respective warning indicators. Main warning messages are listed below. Additional Information •CHANGE THE BATTERY (p. 10) •THIS BATTERY IS OLD PLEASE CHANGE •FOR “InfoLITHIUM” BATTERY ONLY (p. 10) •DISC IS FULL •INSERT A DISC (p. 16) •PLEASE SET THE CLOCK TIME (p. 89) •CANNOT RECORD ON AUDIO MD (p. 109) •CANNOT USE MD DATA DISC (p. 109) •THIS DISC IS PLAY ONLY •EJECT ENABLED •DISC LID IS OPEN (p.
Specifications Camcorder System System MiniDisc digital AV system Video signal NTSC color, EIA standards Viewfinder Electric viewfinder (color) Image device 1/4 inch CCD (Charge Coupled Device) Approx. 680,000 pixels (Effective: Approx. 340,000 pixels) Lens Combined power zoom lens Filter diameter 30 mm. 10× (Optical), 40× (Digital) Focal length 3.
Specifications AC adaptor/ charger AC-VQ800 Battery pack NP-F550 Type Lithium ion Output voltage DC 7.2 V Capacity 10.8 Wh Dimensions (approx.) 1 9/16 × 13/16 × 2 7/8 inches (38.4 × 20.6 × 70.8 mm) (w/h/d) Mass (approx.) 3.
Using your camcorder abroad You can use your camcorder in any country or area with the AC adaptor/charger supplied with your camcorder within 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Use a commercially available AC plug adaptor [a], if necessary, depending on the design of the wall outlet [b]. AC-VQ800 [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.
— Quick Reference — Identifying the parts and controls Camcorder 6 1 7 2 8 3 9 4 q; qa qs qd 5 6 Accessory shoe 2 z AUDIO REC (recording) (p. 36) 0 Speaker (p. 33) 3 Disc lid (p. 16) qa Control dial (p. 21) 4 LCD screen/touch panel (p. 18, 25) qs EXPOSURE button (p. 44) 5 Input pen (p. 18) qd MENU button (p. 21) 7 VOL (volume) buttons (p. 33) 8 DSPL (DISPLAY) button (p. 34) 9 Viewfinder (p. 26) Quick Reference 1 Video/audio control buttons (p.
Identifying the parts and controls qf wa qg ws wd qh wf qj wg qk wh ql wj w; qf Power zoom lever (p. 27) wa Focus ring (p. 43) qg PHOTO button (p. 22, 36) ws BACK LIGHT button (p. 40) qh Eyecup wd FOCUS button (p. 43) qj POWER switch (p. 22, 30, 36) wf Battery compartment (p. 14) qk START/STOP button (p. 22) wg Cord shutter (p. 15) ql ERASE button (p. 29, 33) wh LOCK switch (p. 23) w; Hooks for shoulder belt (p. 121) wj OPEN (BATT) (battery) lever (p.
Identifying the parts and controls ed wk ef wl eg e; eh ea ej ek es el r; wk REMOTE jack Connects the remote control cable of a tripod or video flash (not supplied). ed AUDIO/VIDEO output jack (p. 35) wl i (headphones) jack eg MIC jack (PLUG IN POWER) Connect an external microphone (not supplied). This jack also accepts a “plug-in-power” microphone. ea DISC EJECT lever (p. 16) es Tripod receptacle Make sure that the length of the tripod screw is less than 1/4 inch (7.5 mm).
Identifying the parts and controls How to affix the ferrite cores The camcorder is supplied with ferrite cores. Use them to cables as shown in the diagrams below. You must affix the ferrite cores to comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. (1) Wind the cable round the ferrite core once. (2) Fasten the catch. Catch Headphones and external microphone Use the supplied small ferrite cores. Audio connecting cable Use the supplied large ferrite core.
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. 7 1 8 2 9 3 q; 4 qa qs 5 qd 6 8 DISPLAY button (p. 34) 2 INDEX CHANGE button (p. 63) 9 AUDIO REC button (p. 36) 3 MENU button (p. 21) q; Transmitter Point toward the remote sensor to control your camcorder after turning on your camcorder. 4 Video/audio control buttons (p. 32, 99) 5 B/V/v/b buttons (p.
Identifying the parts and controls Operation indicators CAMERA/INTERVIEW mode 1 q; 2 qa 100 min 3 STBY REMAIN10:00 4 qd 5 qf 6 qg 7 0000 00:00 qh 8 qj 9 qk 1 Standby/Recording indicator (p. 22)/ Recording mode indicator (p. 26) qa PROGRAM AE indicator (p. 41) 2 Remaining battery time indicator (p. 14) qd Manual focus/Infinity indicator (p. 43) 3 Zoom indicator (p. 27) 4 Self-timer indicator (p. 38) 5 SteadyShot OFF indicator (p. 45) 6 Warning indicators (p.
Identifying the parts and controls PLAY/EDIT mode 7 1 8 2 9 3 q; 100 min SHUF REMAIN 01:23 qa qs 4 qd qf 5 6 0001 7.4.1999 2:58 PM 00:07 qg qh 9 Memo icon (p. 78) 2 Picture-in-picture indicator (p. 47) q; Title icon (p. 82) 3 Mark icon (p. 60) qa Disc indicator (p. 58) 4 Menu icons (p. 91) qs Drawing icon (p. 78) 5 Photo icon (p. 31) qd Scene transition/picture effect icon (p. 83, 86) 6 Track data (p.
Identifying the parts and controls AC adaptor/charger 1 3 4 5 2 6 qa qs 7 8 9 VTR/CAMERA WARNING BATTERY LIFE TIME TO CHG h m NORMAL FULL qf q; 1 Terminal shutter (p. 10) 2 DC OUT connector (p. 15) 3 CHARGE lamp (p. 10) 9 TIME TO CHG (charge) indicator (p. 13) 0 Time indicator (p. 13) 4 Mode change switch (p. 10, 15) qa BATTERY LIFE (battery remaining time) indicator (p. 12) 5 DISPLAY CHANGE button (p. 12) qs VTR/CAMERA indicator 6 Display window qd Full charge indicator (p.
Identifying the parts and controls Connecting cord 1 2 1 10BASE-T connecting jack (p. 102) 2 LINE IN jack (p.
Quick Function Guide Functions to adjust exposure (in the recording mode) •In dark environments such as sunset, fireworks, or general night views •Shooting backlit subjects •In spotlight, such as at the theater or a formal event •In strong light or reflected light, such as at a beach in midsummer or on a ski slope •To fix the exposure to the desired level Sunset & moon mode (p. 41) BACK LIGHT (p. 40) Spotlight mode (p. 41) Beach & ski mode (p. 41) EXPOSURE (P.
Index A I AC adaptor/charger ........ 10, 15 Adjusting viewfinder ............. 26 Anti Ground recording .......... 93 Auto date ................................. 93 Auto Shutter ............................ 92 A/V connecting cable ............ 35 Illustration tool ....................... Index display ........................... ”InfoLITHIUM” battery ........ Initializing a disc ..................... Input pen .................................. Interview recording ................ Intro Scan ...........
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