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
15
Getting started
VTR/CAMERA CHARGE
1
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.
(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.
Insert the connecting adaptor until it clicks. Pass the cord through the cord
shutter so that the cord is not caught by the battery lid.
To disconnect the connecting cord
Open the lid and push the catch.
Notes
•If you set the mode change switch to CHARGE while operating the camcorder, the
power supply to the camcorder stops.
•Be sure that nothing metallic comes into contact with the metal parts of the AC
adaptor/charger. If it does, a short may occur and the AC adaptor/charger may be
damaged.
•You cannot charge the battery pack attached to the AC adaptor/charger while
supplying the power to the camcorder.
•Keep the AC adaptor/charger away from the camcorder if the picture is disturbed.
•The power cord must only be changed at an authorized service shop.
•The AC adaptor/charger is not disconnected from the AC power source (house
current) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the AC adaptor/charger
itself has been turned off.
Using a car battery
Use Sony DC adaptor/charger DC-VQ800 (not supplied) or car battery adaptor
DCC-L50 (not supplied).
Step 1 Preparing the power supply
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