Operating Instructions
Table Of Contents
- Table of contents
- What you can do with your camcorder
- Checking supplied accessories
- Getting Started
- Using this manual
- Step 1 Preparing the power supply
- Step 2 Inserting an MD DATA2 disc
- Step 3 Using the touch panel
- Recording – Basics
- Recording a picture
- Checking the recorded picture
- Playback – Basics
- Playing the disc
- Viewing the recording on TV
- Advanced Recording Operations
- Recording audio including photo - Interview recording
- Self-timer recording
- Shooting backlit subjects (BACK LIGHT)
- Using the PROGRAM AE function
- Focusing manually
- Adjusting the exposure manually
- Releasing the STEADYSHOT function
- Adjusting the white balance manually
- Advanced Playback Operations
- Displaying two pictures – Picture-in-picture
- Displaying nine consecutive scenes – 9 FRAME SEQUENCE
- Playing back repeatedly
- Playing back in random order – SHUFFLE
- Scanning the top of tracks – INTRO SCAN
- Sorting the tracks
- Jumping to the desired track
- Setting the playing time of still picture tracks
- Editing
- Checking the disc information
- Checking the track information
- Changing the index image
- Moving tracks
- Erasing tracks
- Copying tracks
- Dividing tracks
- Trimming unnecessary scenes
- Grouping the tracks
- Making a photo track from a movie
- Drawing/Effect
- Drawing on the picture
- Inserting a title track
- Switching the tracks with special effects
- Applying the picture effect to the tracks
- Customizing Your Camcorder
- Adjusting the brightness and color of the LCD screen
- Adjusting the brightness of the viewfinder
- Resetting the date and time
- Changing the menu settings
- Using with Other Equipment
- Dubbing on a tape
- Printing the still picture
- Listening to an audio MD
- Viewing on the computer display
- Additional Information
- Precautions and maintenance information
- Usable MiniDiscs
- Troubleshooting
- Warning indicators and messages
- Specifications
- Using your camcorder abroad
- Quick Reference
- Identifying the parts and controls
- Quick Function Guide
- Index
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Additional Information
Troubleshooting
Recording or interview recording
is not possible.
The power goes off.
Recording stops in a few seconds.
The image on the viewfinder
screen is not clear.
Black index appeared for the
recorded track.
The autofocusing function does
not work.
The SteadyShot function does not
work.
A vertical band appears when
you shoot a subject such as lights
or a candle flame against a dark
background.
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 Cause and/or Corrective Actions
• The POWER switch is not set to CAMERA or
INTERVIEW.
c Set it to CAMERA (p. 22) or INTERVIEW (p. 36).
• The disc is full.
c Erase unnecessary tracks (p. 65) or insert a new disc
(p. 16).
• The battery pack is dead or nearly dead.
c Install a charged battery pack (p. 10).
• START/STOP is set to ANTI GROUND in the menu.
c Set it to NORMAL (p. 93).
• Moisture has condensed inside the camcorder.
c Remove the disc and leave the camcorder for a couple of
hours (p. 105).
• START/STOP is set to ANTI GROUND in the menu.
c Set it to NORMAL (p. 93).
• While being operated in CAMERA mode, the camcorder
has been in the standby mode for more than five minutes.
c Set the POWER switch to OFF and then to CAMERA or
INTERVIEW again (p. 23).
• The viewfinder lens is not adjusted.
c Adjust the viewfinder lens (p. 26).
• STEADYSHOT is set to OFF.
c Set it to ON (p. 45).
• The camcorder is in manual focus mode.
c Turn to auto focus mode (p. 43).
• Shooting conditions are not suitable for autofocus.
c Adjust focus manually (p. 43).
• Power source is disconnected during recording.
c Select a scene for the index (p. 62).
• The contrast between the subject and background is too
high. This is not a malfunction.
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