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E:\SONY\2659811111\01US01REG.fm WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
E:\SONY\2659811111\01US01REG.fm IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS For your protection, please read these safety instructions completely before operating the appliance, and keep this manual for future reference. Carefully observe all warnings, precautions and instructions on the appliance, or the one described in the operating instructions and adhere to them. Cleaning Unplug the set from the wall outlet before cleaning or polishing it. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners.
E:\SONY\2659811111\01US01REG.fm IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS (Continued) Lightning Safety Check For added protection for this set during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the set due to lightning and power-line surges.
E:\SONY\2659811111\01US01REG.fm Read this first Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. CAUTION Replace the battery with the specified type only. Otherwise, fire or injury may result. For customers in the U.S.A. and CANADA RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable. You can help preserve our environment by returning your used rechargeable batteries to the collection and recycling location nearest you.
E:\SONY\2659811111\01US01REG.fm Read this first (Continued) the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: – Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. – Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. – Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. – Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
E:\SONY\2659811111\01US01REG.fm • The LCD screen and the viewfinder are manufactured using extremely highprecision technology, so over 99.99% of the pixels are operational for effective use. However, there may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue, or green in color) that appear constantly on the LCD screen and the viewfinder. These points are normal results of the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in any way.
E:\SONY\2659811111\01US00BOOKTOC.fm Table of Contents IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS .................................................................. 3 Read this first ........................................................................................... 5 Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items ............................................................ 11 Step 2: Charging the battery pack .........................................................
E:\SONY\2659811111\01US00BOOKTOC.fm Reviewing the most recently recorded scenes (Rec review) ....................... 31 Playing the picture on a TV ....................................................................32 Using the Menu Using the menu items ...........................................................34 Operation button items ...........................................................................36 Menu items ................................................................................
E:\SONY\2659811111\01US00BOOKTOC.fm Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad ................................................................ 79 Usable cassette tapes ............................................................................ 80 About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack ................................................... 81 About i.LINK ........................................................................................... 82 Maintenance and precautions ..........................
E:\SONY\2659811111\01US02GET.fm Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that you have following items supplied with your camcorder. The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that item supplied. • The cassette tape is not supplied. See page 6, 80 for compatible cassettes for your camcorder. CD-ROM “Picture Package Ver.1.5.1” (1) (p. 55) Operating Guide (This manual) (1) Getting Started AC Adaptor (1) (p. 12) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FP30 (1) (p.
E:\SONY\2659811111\01US02GET.fm Step 2: Charging the battery pack You can charge the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (P series) (p. 81) after attaching it to your camcorder. POWER switch 2 Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow to OFF(CHG) (The default setting). DC IN jack DC plug 3 Connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack on your camcorder.
E:\SONY\2659811111\01US02GET.fm 5 The CHG (charge) lamp turns off when the battery is fully charged. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack holding both the camcorder and the DC plug. You can operate your camcorder using the power from the wall outlet by making the same connections as you do when charging the battery pack. The battery pack will not lose its charge in this case. Approximate time (min.
E:\SONY\2659811111\01US02GET.fm Step2: Charging the battery pack (Continued) Playing time Approximate time (min.) available when you use a fully charged battery pack. Battery pack LCD panel opened LCD panel closed NP-FP30 (supplied) 105 135 NP-FP50 150 190 NP-FP70 310 395 NP-FP71 370 465 NP-FP90 550 705 • Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with any metallic objects. This may cause a malfunction.
E:\SONY\2659811111\01US02GET.fm Step 3: Turning the power on and holding your camcorder firmly To record or play back, slide the POWER switch repeatedly to turn on the respective lamp. When using it for the first time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears (p. 19). POWER switch • After you have set the date and time ([CLOCK SET], p. 19), the next time you turn on the power of your camcorder, the current date and time will be displayed on the LCD screen for a few seconds.
E:\SONY\2659811111\01US02GET.fm Step 4: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder The LCD panel The viewfinder Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (1), then rotate it to the best angle to record or play (2). You can view pictures using the viewfinder to avoid wearing down the battery, or when the picture seen on the LCD screen is poor. 180 degrees (max.) Viewfinder 2 1 90 degrees (max.
E:\SONY\2659811111\01US02GET.fm Step 5: Using the touch panel You can play back recorded pictures (p. 25), or change the settings (p. 34) using the touch panel. Place your hand on the rear side of the LCD panel to support it. Then, touch the buttons displayed on the screen. You can change the on-screen displays to show messages in a specified language. Select the screen language in [ LANGUAGE] on the (SETUP MENU) (p. 34, 47).
E:\SONY\2659811111\01US02GET.fm Step 5: Using the touch panel (Continued) 3 Touch the area including the indicator that you want to check. DISP GUIDE END 1/2 FOCUS: MANUAL PROGRAM AE: SPOTLIGHT P EFFECT: SEPIA PAGE PAGE RET. The meanings of the indicators in the area are listed on the screen. If you cannot find the indicator you want to check, touch [PAGE r]/[PAGE R] to toggle. When you touch [ RET.], the screen returns to the area selecting display. To finish the operation Touch [END].
E:\SONY\2659811111\01US02GET.fm Step 6: Setting the date and time Set the date and time when using this camcorder for the first time. If you do not set the date and time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears every time you turn on your camcorder or change the POWER switch position. / , then touch [EXEC]. CLOCK SET Y M D H M 2 0 0 6 JAN 1 12 : 0 0 AM OK 4 Set [Y] (year) with then touch / , .
E:\SONY\2659811111\01US02GET.fm Step 7: Inserting a Cassette You can use mini DV (p. 80). cassettes only • The recordable time varies depending on [REC MODE] (p. 46). 1 Slide and hold the OPEN/ EJECT lever in the direction of the arrow and open the lid. 2 Insert a cassette with its window facing outwards, then press . Push the center of the back of the cassette lightly. Window OPEN/EJECT lever Cassette compartment Lid The cassette compartment automatically comes out and opens up.
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E:\SONY\2659811111\01US03BAS.fm Recording/Playback Easy Recording/Playback (Easy Handycam) With this Easy Handycam operation, most of the camera settings are automatically optimally adjusted, which frees you from detailed adjustments. The screen font size increases for easy viewing. Remove the lens cap (p. 15). A B E D C Recording 1 Slide the POWER switch A in the direction of the arrow repeatedly to turn on the CAMERA lamp.
E:\SONY\2659811111\01US03BAS.fm Playback Slide the POWER switch A in the direction of the arrow repeatedly to turn on the PLAY/EDIT lamp. Touch the buttons on the screen D as follows. Touch , then touch start playback. If the POWER switch is set to OFF(CHG), slide it while pressing the green button. A to C B x To cancel Easy Handycam operation Press EASY C again. disappears from the screen D.
E:\SONY\2659811111\01US03BAS.fm Recording Lens cap Remove the lens cap by pressing both knobs on the sides of the cap PHOTO POWER switch REC START/ STOP A REC START/STOP B 1 Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow repeatedly to turn on the CAMERA lamp. If the POWER switch is set to OFF(CHG), slide it while pressing the green button. 2 Start recording. Movies Still images Press REC START/STOP A (or B). Press and hold PHOTO lightly to check the image (A), then press it fully (B).
E:\SONY\2659811111\01US03BAS.fm Playback 1 Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow repeatedly to turn on the PLAY/EDIT lamp. 2 Start playing back. Touch playback. to rewind the tape to the desired point, then touch Recording/Playback A to start C B A Stop B Play/Pause toggles as you touch it • Playback automatically stops if pause is engaged for more than 3 minutes. C Rewind/Fast forward To adjust the volume Touch t [PAGE1] t [VOL], then / to adjust the volume.
E:\SONY\2659811111\01US03BAS.fm Functions used for recording/playback, etc. 2 1 3 Wider range of view: (Wide angle) Close view: (Telephoto) 5 4 6 7 qs qa • You cannot change the zoom speed with the zoom buttons qa on the LCD frame. • The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is about 1 cm (about 13/32 in.) for wide angle and about 80 cm (about 2 5/8 feet) for telephoto. • You can set [D ZOOM] (p. 43) if you want to zoom to a level greater than 20 ×.
E:\SONY\2659811111\01US03BAS.fm To fix the exposure for the selected subject (Flexible spot meter)...... 0 See [SPOT METER] on page 36. To record in mirror mode .......... qs Open the LCD panel qs 90 degrees to the camcorder (1), then rotate it 180 degrees to the lens side (2). 2 1 Recording/playback To check the remaining battery (Battery Info) ......................... 7 Set the POWER switch to OFF(CHG), then press DISP/BATT INFO 7. The battery information appears for about 7 seconds.
E:\SONY\2659811111\01US03BAS.fm Indicators displayed during recording/playback Recording 1 Viewing 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 7 4 8 5 6 A Remaining battery (approx.) G Tape transport indicator B Recording mode (SP or LP) (46) H Video operation buttons (25) C Recording status ([STBY] (standby) or [REC] (recording)) D Recording: Tape counter (hour: minute: second)/Tape photo recording (24) Playback: Time code (hour: minute: second: frame) E Recording capacity of the tape (approx.
E:\SONY\2659811111\01US03BAS.fm ( ) is a reference page. The indicators during recording will not be recorded. Indicators when you made changes You can use [DISP GUIDE] (p. 17) to check the function of each indicator that appears on the LCD screen. • Some of the indicators may not appear when you use [DISP GUIDE]. Upper left Bottom Indicator Meaning Flexible spot meter (36)/ Manual exposure (38) 9 Manual focus (36) .
E:\SONY\2659811111\01US03BAS.fm Searching for the starting point Make sure that the CAMERA lamp lights up (p. 24). Searching for the last scene of the most recent recording (END SEARCH) [END SCH] (END SEARCH) will not work once you eject the cassette after you have recorded on the tape. Searching manually (EDIT SEARCH) You can search for the start point to start the next recording while viewing the pictures on the screen. The sound is not played back during the search. 1 Touch t [PAGE1] t [MENU].
E:\SONY\2659811111\01US03BAS.fm Reviewing the most recently recorded scenes (Rec review) You can view a few seconds of the scene recorded just before you stopped the tape. 1 Touch t [PAGE1] t [MENU]. 2 Select 3 Select [EDITSEARCH] with Recording/Playback (CAMERA SET) with , then touch [EXEC]. / / , then touch [EXEC]. 4 Select [ON] with / then touch [EXEC] t 60min STBY EDIT 5 Touch , . 0:00:00 FN . The last few seconds of the most recently recorded scene are played back.
E:\SONY\2659811111\01US03BAS.fm Playing the picture on a TV You can connect your camcorder to the input jack of a TV or a VCR using the A/V connecting cable (1) or the A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (2). Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 12). Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected.
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E:\SONY\2659811111\01US04MEN.fm Using the Menu Using the menu items Follow the instructions below to use each of the menu items listed after this page. 1 Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow repeatedly to turn on the respective lamp. CAMERA lamp: settings for recording on a tape PLAY/EDIT lamp: settings for viewing/editing 2 Touch the LCD screen to select the menu item. Unavailable items will be grayed out.
E:\SONY\2659811111\01US04MEN.fm x To use menu items during Easy Handycam operation 60min STBY 0:00:00 FN 1 Touch . 2 Select the desired menu. Touch [MENU] then select the desired menu. 3 Change your item setting. After finishing the settings, touch (close) to hide the menu screen. Each touch of [ RET.] takes you to the previous screen. •Cancel Easy Handycam operation to use menu items normally.
E:\SONY\2659811111\01US04MEN.fm Operation button items Available operation buttons vary depending on the position of the lamp and the display (PAGE). The default settings are marked with B. The indicators in parentheses appear when the items are selected. The available functions during Easy Handycam operation are marked with*. See page 34 for details on selecting button items.
E:\SONY\2659811111\01US04MEN.fm To return the setting to automatic exposure, touch [ AUTO] or set [EXPOSURE] to [ AUTO]. • If you set [SPOT METER], [EXPOSURE] is automatically set to [MANUAL]. • The setting returns to [ AUTO] when you turn the power off for more than 12 hours. DISP GUIDE (Display Guide)* See page 17. MOSC. FADER MONOTONE When fading in, the picture gradually changes from black and white to color. When fading out, it gradually changes from color to black and white.
E:\SONY\2659811111\01US04MEN.fm Operation button items (Continued) INDOOR (n) EXPOSURE You can fix the brightness of a picture manually. When recording indoors on a clear day, for instance, you can avoid backlight shadows on people next to the window by fixing the exposure to that of the wall side of the room. 60min STBY 1 0:00:00 MANU– AL EXPOSURE 2 1 Touch [MANUAL]. appears. 2 Adjust the exposure by touching . / To return the setting to automatic exposure, touch [ AUTO].
E:\SONY\2659811111\01US04MEN.fm [PAGE2] SELF TIMER The self-timer starts recording after about 10 seconds. 1 Touch t [PAGE2] t [SELF TIMER]. appears. 2 Touch . 3 Press REC START/STOP to record movies, or PHOTO to record still images. To cancel the count down during recording movies, press REC START/STOP. To cancel [SELF TIMER], redo step 1. DATA CODE* During playback, displays information (data code) recorded automatically at the time of recording. B OFF Data code is not displayed.
E:\SONY\2659811111\01US04MEN.fm Operation button items (Continued) BURN DVD When your camcorder is connected to a Sony VAIO series personal computer, you can easily burn the picture recorded on the tape on a DVD (Direct Access to “Click to DVD”) (p. 62). BURN VCD When your camcorder is connected to a personal computer, you can easily burn the picture recorded on the tape on a CD-R (Direct Access to Video CD Burn). See “First Step Guide” in the supplied CDROM for details (p. 61).
E:\SONY\2659811111\01US04MEN.fm Menu items • Available menu items (z) vary depending on which lamp is lit. • During Easy Handycam operation, the following settings are automatically applied (p. 22). CAMERA PLAY/EDIT Easy Handycam z z z – z – AUTO OFF ON z z z z z – – – – – OFF 4:3 ON OFF ON – – z z STEREO – z z z z z z z z BRT NORMAL – BRT NORMAL – z z z z – z SP 12BIT AUTO z z z z z z z – z OFF z ON z z z z z z z z –* z 5min LCD MANUAL SET menu (p.
E:\SONY\2659811111\01US04MEN.fm MANUAL SET menu – PROGRAM AE/P EFFECT, etc. The default settings are marked with B. The indicators in parentheses appear when the items are selected. See page 34 for details on selecting menu items. PROGRAM AE You can record pictures effectively in various situations with the PROGRAM AE function. SUNSETMOON**( ) Select to maintain the atmosphere of situations such as sunsets, general night views or fireworks.
E:\SONY\2659811111\01US04MEN.fm CAMERA SET menu SEPIA – D ZOOM/WIDE SEL/STEADYSHOT, etc. Pictures appear in sepia. B&W Pictures appear in black and white. SOLARIZE Pictures appear as an illustration with strong contrast. The default settings are marked with B. The indicators in parentheses appear when the items are selected. See page 34 for details on selecting menu items. D ZOOM (Digital zoom) PASTEL* Pictures appear as a pale pastel drawing.
E:\SONY\2659811111\01US04MEN.fm CAMERA SET menu (Continued) WIDE SEL (Wide select) You can record a picture in a ratio suitable for the screen on which it will be displayed. Refer also to the operating instructions supplied with your TV for details. B 4:3 Standard setting (to record pictures to be played back on a 4:3 TV). 16:9 WIDE ( ) Records pictures to be played back on a 16:9 wide TV in full screen mode.
E:\SONY\2659811111\01US04MEN.fm VCR SET menu LCD/VF SET menu – HiFi SOUND/AUDIO MIX – LCD B.L./LCD COLOR/VF B.L., etc The default settings are marked with B. The indicators in parentheses appear when the items are selected. See page 34 for details on selecting menu items. The default settings are marked with B. The indicators in parentheses appear when the items are selected. See page 34 for details on selecting menu items.
E:\SONY\2659811111\01US04MEN.fm LCD/VF SET menu (Continued) TAPE SET menu – REC MODE/AUDIO MODE/REMAIN • When you select [BRIGHT], battery life is slightly reduced during recording. WIDE DISP (Wide display) You can select how a 16:9 aspect ratio picture appears in the viewfinder and the LCD screen by setting [WIDE SEL] to [16:9 WIDE]. The recorded picture will not be affected by this operation.
E:\SONY\2659811111\01US04MEN.fm SETUP MENU menu REMAIN – CLOCK SET/USB STREAM/LANGUAGE, etc. B AUTO Displays the remaining tape indicator for about 8 seconds in situations such as those described below. • When you set the POWER switch to PLAY/ EDIT or CAMERA with a cassette inserted. • When you touch (Play/Pause). ON Always displays the remaining tape indicator. The default settings are marked with B. The indicators in parentheses appear when the items are selected.
E:\SONY\2659811111\01US04MEN.fm OTHERS menu – WORLD TIME/BEEP, etc. The default settings are marked with B. The indicators in parentheses appear when the items are selected. See page 34 for details on selecting menu items. WORLD TIME When using your camcorder abroad, you can set the time difference by touching / , the clock will be adjusted in accordance with the time difference. If you set the time difference to 0, the clock returns to the originally set time.
E:\SONY\2659811111\01US05BAS.fm Dubbing/Editing Dubbing to VCR/DVD device, etc. You can copy the picture played back on your camcorder to other recording devices (VCR/ DVD device, etc.). You can connect your camcorder to a VCR/DVD device, etc., using the A/V connecting cable (1), the A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (2), or the i.LINK cable (3). Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 12).
E:\SONY\2659811111\01US05BAS.fm Dubbing to VCR/DVD device, etc. (Continued) 1 Prepare your camcorder for playback. Insert the recorded cassette. Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to turn on the PLAY/EDIT lamp. 2 Prepare your VCR/DVD device for recording. • The following cannot be output via the DV Interface (i.LINK): – Indicators – Pictures edited using [P EFFECT] (p. 42) • When connected using an i.
E:\SONY\2659811111\01US05BAS.fm Recording pictures from a TV or VCR/DVD device, etc. You can record pictures or TV programs from a TV or VCR/DVD device, etc., on a tape. Be sure to insert a cassette for recording in your camcorder beforehand. You can connect your camcorder to a TV, VCR/DVD or an i.LINK-compatible device using the i.LINK cable. Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 12).
E:\SONY\2659811111\01US05BAS.fm Recording pictures from a TV or VCR/DVD device, etc. (Continued) 6 Touch [REC START] at the point you want to start recording. Dubbing sound to a recorded tape You can add sound to a tape already recorded in the 12-bit mode (p. 46) without erasing the original sound. Internal stereo microphone 7 Stop recording. Touch 8 Touch [ (Stop) or [REC PAUSE]. RET.] t . You can record audio by using the internal stereo microphone.
E:\SONY\2659811111\01US05BAS.fm To check the recorded sound 2 Touch (Play/Pause) to play back the tape, then touch it again at the point where you want to start recording the sound. 3 Touch t [PAGE3] t [A DUB CTRL] t [AUDIO DUB]. 1 Play back the tape on which you have recorded audio (p. 25). 2 Touch t [PAGE1] t [MENU]. 3 Select (VCR SET), then touch / to select [AUDIO MIX], then touch [EXEC]. VCR SET HiFi SOUND AUDIO MIX ST1 ST2 EXEC RET. X appears. 60min A DUB CTRL 0:00:00:00 RET.
E:\SONY\2659811111\01US05BAS.fm Jacks to connect external devices Camcorder Open the jack cover. A (USB) jack (p. 55) B DV Interface (i.LINK) (p. 49, 51, 62) C A/V (audio/video) OUT jack (p. 32, 49) D DC IN jack (p.
E:\SONY\2659811111\01US06COM.fm Using a Computer Before referring to the “First Step Guide” on your computer When you install the Picture Package software on a Windows computer from the supplied CD-ROM, you can enjoy the following operations by connecting your camcorder to your computer. For details on connection, see “First Step Guide.
E:\SONY\2659811111\01US06COM.fm Before referring to the “First Step Guide” on your computer (Continued) About “First Step Guide” “First Step Guide” is an instruction manual you can refer to on your computer. This “First Step Guide” describes basic operations, from initial hookup of your camcorder and computer and making settings, to general operation the first time you use the software stored on the CDROM (supplied).
E:\SONY\2659811111\01US06COM.fm • When you connect your camcorder to a Macintosh computer using a USB cable, you cannot copy pictures recorded on a tape to the computer. To copy recordings from a tape, connect your camcorder to the computer with an i.LINK cable and use the standard software in the OS. Installing the software and “First Step Guide” on a computer You need to install the software etc., with the supplied CD-ROM on your computer before connecting your camcorder and your computer.
E:\SONY\2659811111\01US06COM.fm Installing the software and “First Step Guide” on a computer (Continued) If the screen does not appear 1 Double-click [My Computer]. 2 Double-click [PICTUREPACKAGE] (Disc drive).* 6 Click [Next]. * Drive names (such as (E:)) may vary depending on the computer. 4 Click [Install]. 7 Read [License Agreement], check [I accept the terms of the license agreement] if you agree, then click [Next]. The software version of Picture Package is displayed as “1.5.
E:\SONY\2659811111\01US06COM.fm 9 Click [Install] on the [Ready to Install the Program] screen. The installation of Picture Package starts. 12If the [Installing Microsoft(R) DirectX(R)] screen is displayed, follow the steps below to install DirectX 9.0c. If not, skip to step 13. 1 Read [License Agreement], then click [Next]. 10Click [Next] to install the “First Step Guide.” 2 Click [Next]. Depending on the computer, this screen may not be displayed. In such a case, skip to step 11.
E:\SONY\2659811111\01US06COM.fm Installing the software and “First Step Guide” on a computer (Continued) The computer turns off once, then starts up again automatically (Restart). The short-cut icons for [Picture Package Menu] and [Picture Package destination folder] (and “First Step Guide,” if installed in step 10) appear on the desktop. 5 Copy “FirstStepGuide.pdf,” stored in the desired language in the [FirstStepGuide] folder, to your computer. 6 Copy [IMXINST.
E:\SONY\2659811111\01US06COM.fm Viewing “First Step Guide” Displaying “First Step Guide” For inquires about this software Starting up on a Windows computer Pixela User Support Center Viewing with Microsoft Internet Explorer Ver.6.0 or later is recommended. Double-click the icon on the desktop. Pixela Home Page Picture Package: http://www.ppackage.com/ ImageMixer VCD2: http://www.ImageMixer.com/ – North America (Los Angeles) Telephone: (Toll-Free) +1-800-458-4029 +1-213-341-0163 – Europe (U.K.
E:\SONY\2659811111\01US06COM.fm Creating a DVD (Direct Access to “Click to DVD”) You can create a DVD from a tape with a Sony VAIO series computer* preinstalled with “Click to DVD Ver.1.2” (Sony original software) or later via an i.LINK cable. The picture is automatically copied and written to a DVD. The following procedures describe how to create a DVD from a recorded tape. For details on system and operation requirements, and “Click to DVD,” visit the following URL: – Europe http://www.vaio-link.
E:\SONY\2659811111\01US06COM.fm 3 Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to turn on the PLAY/ EDIT lamp. 4 Insert a recorded cassette into your camcorder. 5 Connect your camcorder to a computer via an i.LINK cable (p. 62). • When you connect your camcorder to a computer, make sure you insert the connector in the correct way. If you insert the connector forcibly, damage may occur and cause camcorder malfunction. • For details, see “First Step Guide” (p. 61). t [PAGE2] t [BURN DVD] t .
E:\SONY\2659811111\01US06COM.fm Creating a DVD (Direct Access to “Click to DVD”) (Continued) stage, DVD creation will continue on your computer. • If any of the following occurs, copying of the picture is canceled. A DVD containing the data up to the point the operation was canceled is created. Refer to the help files of “Click to DVD” for details. – The tape contains a 10-second blank portion. – The tape data contains a date before the date of later images.
E:\SONY\2659811111\01US07TBS.fm Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If you run into any problems using your camcorder, use the following table to troubleshoot the problem. If the problem persists, disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer. Overall operations/Easy Handycam The power does not turn on. • Attach a charged battery pack to the camcorder (p. 12). • Use the AC Adaptor to connect to a wall outlet (p. 12). The camcorder does not operate even when the power is set to on.
E:\SONY\2659811111\01US07TBS.fm Troubleshooting (Continued) The CHG (charge) lamp does not light while the battery pack is being charged. • • • • Slide the POWER switch to OFF(CHG) (p. 12). Attach the battery pack to the camcorder correctly (p. 12). Connect the power cord to the wall outlet properly (p. 12). The battery charge is completed (p. 13). The CHG (charge) lamp flashes while the battery pack is being charged. • Attach the battery pack to the camcorder correctly (p. 12).
E:\SONY\2659811111\01US07TBS.fm An unknown indicator appears on the screen. • A warning indicator or message appears on the screen (p. 76). The picture remains on the LCD screen. • This occurs if you disconnect the DC plug from your camcorder or remove the battery pack without turning off the power first. This is not a malfunction. The buttons do not appear on the touch panel. • Touch the LCD screen lightly. • Press DISP/BATT INFO on your camcorder (p. 17).
E:\SONY\2659811111\01US07TBS.fm Troubleshooting (Continued) The cassette is noisier during rewinding or fast-forwarding. • When using the AC Adaptor, rewind/fast forward speed increases (compared with battery operation) and therefore increases noise. This is not a malfunction. Recording Refer also to “Adjusting the image during recording” (p. 68). The tape does not start when you press REC START/STOP. • • • • Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to turn on the CAMERA lamp (p. 24).
E:\SONY\2659811111\01US07TBS.fm [STEADYSHOT] does not function. • Set [STEADYSHOT] to [ON] (p. 44). The BACK LIGHT function does not function. • In the following settings, the BACK LIGHT function is canceled. – [MANUAL] of [EXPOSURE] – [SPOT METER] • The BACK LIGHT function does not work during Easy Handycam operation (p. 23). A vertical band appears when recording candlelight or electric light in the dark. • This occurs when the contrast between the subject and the background is too high.
E:\SONY\2659811111\01US07TBS.fm Troubleshooting (Continued) No sound or only a low sound is heard. • Set [HiFi SOUND] to [STEREO] (p. 45). • Turn up the volume (p. 25). • Adjust [AUDIO MIX] from the [ST2] (additional sound) side until the sound is heard appropriately (p. 53). • If you are using an S VIDEO plug, make sure the red and white plugs of the A/V connecting cable are also connected (p. 32). The sound breaks off. • Clean the head using the cleaning cassette (optional) (p. 84).
E:\SONY\2659811111\01US07TBS.fm You cannot use [EXPOSURE]. • You cannot use [EXPOSURE] together with NightShot plus. • If you set [PROGRAM AE], [EXPOSURE] is automatically set to [ AUTO]. You cannot use [WHT BAL]. • You cannot use [WHT BAL] together with NightShot plus. You cannot use [PROGRAM AE]. • You cannot use [PROGRAM AE] together with NightShot plus. Dubbing/Editing/Connecting to other devices Time code and other information appear on the display of the connected device.
E:\SONY\2659811111\01US07TBS.fm Troubleshooting (Continued) You cannot view the video your camcorder is seeing on the computer. • Disconnect the cable from the computer, turn on the camcorder, then connect it again. • Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to turn on the CAMERA lamp on your camcorder, and set [USB STREAM] to [ON] (p. 47). (Only when connected to the Windows computer with the USB cable) You cannot view the video recorded on a tape on the computer.
E:\SONY\2659811111\01US07TBS.fm 8 Follow the steps below and try to install the USB driver again. 1 Double-click [My Computer]. 2 Right-click [PICTUREPACKAGE] (Disc drive)*. * Drive names (such as (E:)) may vary depending on the computer. 3 Click [Open]. 4 Double-click [Driver]. 5 Double-click [Setup.exe]. • Deleting anything other than [USB Audio Device], [USB Device] and [USB Composite Device] may cause a malfunction of your computer. Troubleshooting x For Windows 2000 Log on as Administrator.
E:\SONY\2659811111\01US07TBS.fm Troubleshooting (Continued) 5 If the devices below are already installed, right-click them, then click [Uninstall] to delete them. – [USB Composite Device] in the [Universal Serial Bus Controller] folder – [USB Audio Device] in the [Sound, video and game controller] folder – [USB Device] in the [Other devices] folder 6 When the [Confirm Device Removal] screen appears, click [OK]. 7 Turn off the power of your camcorder, disconnect the USB cable, then restart the computer.
E:\SONY\2659811111\01US07TBS.fm An error message appears while operating Picture Package. • Close Picture Package first, then slide the POWER switch on your camcorder to turn on another lamp. The CD-R drive is not recognized or data cannot be written on the CD-R in Picture Package Auto Video, Producer, CD Backup, or VCD Maker. • For compatible drives, visit the following URL: http://www.ppackage.com/ “First Step Guide” is not displayed correctly.
E:\SONY\2659811111\01US08TBS2.fm Warning indicators and messages Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators If indicators appear on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder, check the following. Some symptoms you can fix by yourself. If the problem persists even after you have tried a couple of times, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. C:(or E:) ss:ss (Self-diagnosis display) C:04:ss • The battery pack is not an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack. Use an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (p.
E:\SONY\2659811111\01US08TBS2.fm Description of warning messages If messages appear on the screen, follow the instructions. Q The tape has reached the end. (p. 20, 25) • Rewind or change the tape. x Others x Battery/Power Use the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack. (p. 81) Battery level is low. Cannot record due to copyright protection. (p. 80) Cannot add audio. Disconnect the i.LINK cable. (p. 52) • Change the battery (p. 12, 81). Old battery. Use a new one. (p. 81) Z Re-attach the power source. (p.
E:\SONY\2659811111\01US08TBS2.fm Warning indicators and messages (Continued) Invalid during Easy Handycam operation. (p. 23) USB invalid during Easy Handycam • You cannot connect the USB cable during Easy Handycam. Touch . HDV recorded tape. Cannot playback. • Your camcorder cannot play back this format. Play back the tape with the equipment that recorded it. HDV recorded tape. Cannot add audio. • Your camcorder does not allow you to add audio on a section of a tape recorded in HDV format (p. 52).
E:\SONY\2659811111\01US09ADD.fm Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad Power supply You can use your camcorder in any country/region using the AC Adaptor supplied with your camcorder within the AC 100 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz range. Use a commercially available AC plug adaptor [a], if necessary, depending on the design of the wall outlet [b]. AC-L25A/L25B [a] Simple setting of the clock by time difference You can easily set the clock to local time abroad by the time difference you are in.
E:\SONY\2659811111\01US09ADD.fm Usable cassette tapes You can use mini DV format cassettes only. Use a cassette with the mark. Your camcorder is not compatible with cassettes with Cassette Memory. x To prevent accidental erasure Slide the write-protect tab on the cassette to set it to SAVE. To prevent a blank section from being created on the tape Go to the end of the recorded section using END SEARCH (p. 30) before you begin the next recording in the following cases: • You have played back the tape.
E:\SONY\2659811111\01US09ADD.fm About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack This unit is compatible with an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (P series). Your camcorder operates only with an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack. “InfoLITHIUM” P series battery packs have the mark. What is an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack? An “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack is a lithium-ion battery pack that has functions for communicating information related to operating conditions between your camcorder and an optional AC Adaptor/ charger.
E:\SONY\2659811111\01US09ADD.fm About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (Continued) About i.LINK About battery life The DV Interface on this unit is an i.LINKcompliant DV Interface. This section describes the i.LINK standard and its features. • Battery capacity decreases over time and through repeated use. If decreased usage time between charges becomes significant, it is probably time to replace it with a new one. • Each battery’s life is governed by storage, operating and environmental conditions.
E:\SONY\2659811111\01US09ADD.fm Maintenance and precautions is also indicated near the i.LINK interface on some devices. The baud rate may differ from the indicated value when the unit is connected to a device with a different maximum baud rate. * What is Mbps? Mbps stands for “megabits per second,” or the amount of data that can be sent or received in one second. For example, a baud rate of 100 Mbps means that 100 megabits of data can be sent in one second. To use i.
E:\SONY\2659811111\01US09ADD.fm Maintenance and precautions (Continued) • If the battery electrolytic liquid has leaked, – consult your local authorized Sony service facility. – wash off any liquid that may have contacted your skin – if any liquid gets in your eyes, wash with plenty of water and consult a doctor. x When not using your camcorder for a long time • Periodically turn on the camcorder and play a cassette for about 3 minutes. • Use up the battery pack completely before storing it.
E:\SONY\2659811111\01US09ADD.fm LCD screen • Do not exert excessive pressure on the LCD screen, as it may cause damage. • 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. x To clean the LCD screen If fingerprints or dust make the LCD screen dirty, it is recommended you use a soft cloth to clean it.
E:\SONY\2659811111\01US09ADD.fm Maintenance and precautions (Continued) Specifications System AC Adaptor connected or the battery pack attached. Use your camcorder after charging the pre-installed rechargeable battery. However, even if the pre-installed rechargeable battery is not charged, the camcorder operation will not be affected as long as you are not recording the date.
E:\SONY\2659811111\01US09ADD.fm Minimum illumination 5 lx (lux) (F 1.8) 0 lx (lux) (during NightShot plus function)*1 *1 Objects unable to be seen due to the dark can be shot with infrared lighting. Input/Output connectors LCD screen Picture 6.2 cm (2.5 type) Total dot number 123 200 (560 × 220) AC Adaptor AC-L25A/L25B Power requirements AC 100 - 240 V, 50/60 Hz Current consumption 0.35 - 0.18 A Power consumption 18 W Output voltage DC 8.
E:\SONY\2659811111\01US09ADD.fm Specifications (Continued) Dimensions (approx.) 31.8 × 18.5 × 45.0 mm (1 5/16 × 3/4 × 1 13/16 in) (w/h/d) Mass (approx.) 40 g (1.5 oz) Operating temperature 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F) Type Lithium ion Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. On trademarks • “InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • i.LINK and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • Picture Package is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • is a trademark.
E:\SONY\2659811111\01US00BOOKIX.fm Index Numeric C E 12BIT....................................46 CALIBRATION................... 85 EASY button ........................22 16BIT....................................46 CAM DATA ........................ 39 Easy Handycam ..............22, 35 16:9 WIDE............................44 CAMERA SET menu........... 43 EDITSEARCH ...............30, 44 4:3 .........................................44 Cassette .......................... 20, 80 Insert/Eject .....
E:\SONY\2659811111\01US00BOOKIX.fm Index (Continued) i.LINK cable .............49, 51, 62 J MOSAIC.............................. 43 MOSC. FADER ................... 37 Pre-installed rechargeable battery...................................85 Movie PROGRAM AE..............42, 71 Jack .......................................54 L Label .....................................80 REC MODE (Recording mode) ......... 46 REC CTRL (Recording control) ..............51 N LANDSCAPE ......................42 NEG.
E:\SONY\2659811111\01US00BOOKIX.fm SPOT METER (Flexible spot meter).......36, 70 V-OUT/LCD ........................ 48 SPOTLIGHT ........................42 W SQUEEZE ............................46 Wall outlet............................ 12 STEADYSHOT ..............44, 69 Warning indicators ............... 76 STEREO ...............................45 Warning messages................ 77 Sub sound .............................45 WHITE................................. 37 SUNSETMOON .................
E:\SONY\2659811111\01US10BCov.fm Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website. http://www.sony.net/ Printed on 100% recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink.
