3-090-179-11(1) Camera Operations Guide [GB] Camera Operations Guide Read this first Digital Video Camera Recorder DCR-HC85E © 2004 Sony Corporation
Read this first FOR CUSTOMERS IN EUROPE Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. ATTENTION WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
Note on connecting other device Notes on use Note on Cassette Memory Your camcorder is based on the DV format. You can use only mini DV cassettes in your camcorder. Use of mini DV cassettes with Cassette Memory is recommended as you can use Title search (p. 59), Date search (p. 60), [ TITLE] (p. 79), [ TAPE TITLE] (p. 81). Cassettes with Cassette Memory are marked with .
Viewfinder Battery pack 4 LCD panel Flash
Table of Contents : Features available for tape only. : Features available for “Memory Stick Duo” only. Read this first ............................................................................................. 2 Quick Start Guide Recording movies ...................................................................................... 8 Recording still images .............................................................................. 10 Recording/Playing back with ease ...............................
Recording a still image ....................................................................................... 35 Making full use of Easy Handycam operation ........................................................... 35 Adjusting the exposure............................................................................. 36 Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects ............................................................... 36 Fixing the exposure for the selected subject – Flexible spot meter .........
Advanced operations Marking recorded images with specific information – Image protection/Print mark ....106 Using the Menu Printing recorded images (PictBridge compliant printer) .................108 Selecting menu items .........................61 Using the (CAMERA SET) menu – PROGRAM AE/WHITE BAL./16:9 WIDE, etc. ....................................63 Using the (MEMORY SET) menu – BURST/QUALITY/IMAGE SIZE/ ALL ERASE/NEW FOLDER, etc. ......................................................
Quick Start Guide Recording movies 1 Attach the charged battery pack to the camcorder. To charge the battery, see page 14. a Lift up the viewfinder. b Slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow until it clicks. 2 Insert a cassette into the camcorder. a Slide the OPEN/ b Insert the cassette with c Press . Close the cassette lid after EJECT lever in the its window-side facing the cassette compartment direction of the arrow up, then push the center slides back in by itself. to open the lid.
3 Start recording while checking the subject on the LCD screen. The date and time is not set up in the default setting. To set the date and time, see page 19. a Remove the lens cap. b Press OPEN and open the LCD panel. Quick Start Guide c While pressing the green button, slide the POWER switch down to light up the CAMERA-TAPE lamp. The power turns on. d Press REC START/ STOP. Recording starts. To change to standby mode, press REC START/STOP again. You can also use REC START/STOP of the LCD panel.
Recording still images 1 Attach the charged battery pack to the camcorder. To charge the battery, see page 14. a Lift up the viewfinder. b Slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow until it clicks. 2 Insert a “Memory Stick Duo” into the camcorder. Insert it so that the b mark is at the bottom left corner. Push in until it clicks.
3 Start recording while checking the subject on the LCD screen. The date and time is not set up in the default setting. To set the date and time, see page 19. a Remove the lens cap. b Press OPEN and open the LCD panel. Quick Start Guide c While pressing the green button, slide the POWER switch repeatedly until the CAMERA-MEMORY lamp lights up. The power turns on. d Press PHOTO lightly. A short beep sound is heard when the focus is adjusted. e Press PHOTO fully.
Recording/Playing back with ease By switching to Easy Handycam operation, recording/playback operation becomes even easier. Easy Handycam operation allows easy recording/playback for even first time users by providing only the basic functions for recording/playback. Press EASY when recording/ playing back. EASY lights up in blue (1) and screen font size increases (2) during Easy Handycam operation. Easy Handycam operation ON For details, see instructions for each operation.
Getting started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure you have following items supplied with your camcorder. The number in parentheses indicates the number of that item supplied. the shadow of the lens hood may appear on the screen. Also, if you force the lens hood on, you may not be able to remove it again. Shoulder strap (1) See page 138 on how to attach the shoulder strap.
Step 2: Charging the battery pack 2 Attach the battery pack by sliding it in the direction of the arrow until it clicks. 3 With the b mark on the DC plug facing the LCD panel side, connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack on your camcorder. You can charge the battery by attaching the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (P series) to your camcorder. b Note • You cannot use batteries other than the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (P series) (p. 127).
6 Slide the POWER switch up to OFF (CHG). To check the remaining battery – Battery Info DISPLAY/BATT INFO The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and charging starts. CHG (charge) lamp 1 Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG). 2 Press OPEN and open the LCD panel. 3 Press DISPLAY/BATT INFO. After charging the battery The CHG (charge) lamp turns off when the battery is fully charged. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack.
Charging time Approximate number of minutes required when you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack at 25°C (77°F). (10 – 30°C (50 – 86°F) recommended.) Recording time when recording with the viewfinder Approximate number of minutes available when you use a fully charged battery pack at 25°C (77°F).
Using an outside power source Step 3: Turning the power on You need to slide the POWER switch repeatedly to select the desired power mode to record or play. When using this camcorder for the first time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears (p. 19). PRECAUTION Even if your camcorder is turned off, AC power (mains) is still supplied to it while connected to the wall socket via the AC Adaptor. While pressing the green button, slide the POWER switch down.
Step 4: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder Adjusting the LCD panel You can adjust the angle and brightness of the LCD panel to meet various recording situations. Even when there are obstructions between you and the subject, you can check the subject on the LCD screen during recording by adjusting the angle of the LCD panel. 3 Adjust the item with touch / , then . z Tip • If you rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees to the lens side, you can close the LCD panel with the LCD screen facing out.
To use the viewfinder during operation When you are recording on a tape or a “Memory Stick Duo,” you can adjust the exposure (p. 36) and fader (p. 41) while checking the image on the viewfinder. Have the LCD panel rotated 180 degrees and closed with the screen facing out. 1 Set the power mode to CAMERA-TAPE or CAMERA-MEMORY (p. 17). 2 Close the LCD panel with the screen 3 Touch . [Set LCD off?] appears on the screen. 4 Touch [YES]. The LCD screen is turned off.
4 Step 6: Inserting the recording media Touch [MENU]. –:––:–– 60min CAMERA SET PROGRAM AE SPOT METER EXPOSURE 5 Inserting a cassette tape OK Select (TIME/LANGU.) with / , then touch . –:––:–– 60min DISPLAY You can use mini DV cassettes only. For details on these cassettes (such as writeprotection), see page 123. MENU ROTATE A. SHUT OFF b Note • Do not force the cassette into the compartment. This may cause a malfunction of your camcorder.
2 Insert a cassette with its window-side facing up. Inserting a “Memory Stick Duo” Window-side For details on the “Memory Stick Duo” (such as write-protection), see page 125. Getting started b Note • You can use only a “Memory Stick Duo,” which is about half the size of a standard “Memory Stick,” in your camcorder (p. 125). Do not try to force any other type of “Memory Stick” into the “Memory Stick Duo” slot. Push the center of the back of the cassette lightly. 3 Press .
b Note • If you force the “Memory Stick Duo” into the “Memory Stick Duo” slot in the wrong direction, the “Memory Stick Duo” slot may be damaged. • Do not insert anything other than a “Memory Stick Duo” into the “Memory Stick Duo” slot. Doing so may cause a malfunction of your camcorder. • When the access lamp is lit or flashing, your camcorder is reading/writing data from/to the “Memory Stick Duo.
z Tip • Your camcorder offers [ENG [SIMP]] (simplified English) for when you cannot find your native tongue among the options.
Recording 3 Recording movies To record on a tape Slide the POWER switch until the CAMERA-TAPE lamp lights up, and your camcorder is set to the standby mode. You can record movies on a tape or a “Memory Stick Duo.” Before recording, follow steps 1 to 7 in “Getting started” (p. 13 to p. 22). When you are recording on a tape, movies will be recorded along with stereo sound. When you are recording on a “Memory Stick Duo,” the movie will be recorded with monaural sound.
Indicators displayed during recording on a tape Indicators displayed during recording on a “Memory Stick Duo” The indicators will not be recorded on the tape. Date/time and the camera settings data (p. 56) will not be displayed during recording. The indicators will not be recorded on the “Memory Stick Duo.” Date/time (p. 56) will not be displayed during recording.
• When you are recording on a “Memory Stick Duo” with an external flash (optional) attached to the intelligent accessory shoe, turn off the power of the external flash to prevent charging noise from getting recorded. z Tip • If you do not use your camcorder for a long time, remove the cassette and store it. • You can also use REC START/STOP of the LCD panel to record moving pictures. It is useful when you record from a low-angle or record yourself in the mirror mode.
Using zoom Recording in mirror mode When the CAMERA-TAPE mode is selected, you can choose zoom to magnification levels greater than 10 times, and from that point activate the digital zoom ([DIGITAL ZOOM], p. 67). Occasional use of the zoom is effective, but use it sparingly for best results. Recording 1 cm (approx. 1/2 inch)* You can turn the LCD panel towards the subject so that you and your subject can share the image being recorded.
4 Using the self-timer Press REC START/STOP. You will hear a beep sound counting down for about 10 seconds (The count down indication begins from 8). The recording starts. To stop recording, press REC START/ STOP. With the self-timer, you can start recording after a delay of about 10 seconds. REC START/STOP To cancel the count down Touch [RESET] or press REC START/STOP. To cancel the self-timer Follow steps 1 and 2, then select [OFF] in step 3.
[MENU], and select [PROGRES. REC] from the (CAMERA SET) menu. Recording still images – Memory photo recording 3 Touch [ON], then . You can record still images on a “Memory Stick Duo.” Before recording, follow steps 1 to 7 in “Getting started” (p. 13 to p. 22). appears. PHOTO Recording 4 Press REC START/STOP. Press it again to stop recording. To cancel the progressive recording mode Follow steps 1 and 2, then select [OFF] in step 3.
3 Slide the POWER switch repeatedly until the CAMERA-MEMORY lamp lights up. The selected recording folder is displayed. Slide the POWER switch while pressing the green button. To turn the power off Slide the POWER switch up to the OFF (CHG) position. To record still images continuously – Burst Select the (MEMORY SET) menu, [STILL SET], then [ BURST] (p. 69). You can record images continuously in a time interval of about 0.5 to 0.08 seconds.
1600 × 1200 640 × 480 Selecting image quality or size 512 MB (MSX-M512) Select the (MEMORY SET) menu, [STILL SET], then [ QUALITY] or [ IMAGE SIZE] (p. 70). The number of pictures you can record on a “Memory Stick Duo” varies depending on the quality/size of the image and the recording environment. When the image quality is [FINE] (number of images) The image size of 1600 × 1200 is 960 kB, that of 640 × 480 is 150 kB.
(No flash): Always records without using the flash. When the red eye reduction feature is turned on (Auto red-eye reduction): Pre-flashes to reduce red-eye before the flash automatically flashes when there is not enough surrounding light. m (Forced red-eye reduction): Always uses the flash and the red-eye reducing preflash regardless of the surrounding brightness. m (No flash): Always records without using the flash. z Tip • The amount of light used by the flash is adjusted automatically.
3 Touch [ON], then . Press PHOTO fully during tape recording. appears. 60min 60min REC 0:00:10 8 1600 FINE 101 Recording is complete when the scrolling stops. P-MENU P-MENU 4 To record still images in standby mode Press PHOTO. To cancel the count down Touch [RESET]. To cancel the self-timer Follow steps 1 and 2, then select [OFF] in step 3. Press and hold PHOTO lightly. Check the image and press it fully.
Recording with ease 3 Slide the POWER switch until the CAMERA-TAPE lamp lights up. – Easy Handycam With this Easy Handycam operation, most of the camera settings are set to automatic mode, only basic functions become available, and screen font size increases for easy viewing. Even first time users can enjoy easy recording. Before recording, follow steps 1 to 7 in “Getting started” (p. 13 to p. 22). Camera recording lamp POWER switch Slide the POWER switch while pressing the green button.
Recording a still image 6 Press PHOTO fully. A shutter sound is heard. When bars of disappear, the image is recorded on the “Memory Stick Duo.” 1 2 Remove the lens cap. Pull the lens cap string down and attach it to the grip belt. To turn the power off Press OPEN and open the LCD panel. To cancel Easy Handycam operation Slide the POWER switch up to the OFF (CHG) position. Press EASY again. Slide the POWER switch repeatedly until the CAMERA-MEMORY lamp lights up.
2 Set [M] (month), [D] (day), hour and Adjusting the exposure minutes in the same way as [Y] (year), then touch . For [LANGUAGE] Select the desired language with then touch . / , For [BEEP] See page 86. For [SELF-TIMER] (in the CAMERAMEMORY mode only) Touch [ON], then . Press PHOTO fully. You will hear a beep sound counting down for about 10 seconds. When the bars of disappear, the image is recorded on the “Memory Stick Duo.” The exposure is adjusted automatically in the default setting.
Fixing the exposure for the selected subject – Flexible spot meter You can adjust and fix the exposure to the subject, so that it is recorded in suitable brightness even when there is strong contrast between the subject and the background (such as subjects in the limelight on stage). Touch during recording or in the standby mode. 2 Touch [SPOT METER]. If the item is not displayed on the screen, touch / . If you cannot find it, touch [MENU], and select it from the (CAMERA SET) menu.
4 Adjust the exposure by touching (dim)/ (bright), then touch 60min STBY . Recording in dark places – NightShot plus, etc. 0:00:00 P-MENU To return the setting to automatic exposure Follow steps 1 and 2, then select [AUTO] in step 3. You can record subjects in dark places (such as when capturing the face of your baby sleeping) with the NightShot plus, Super NightShot plus or Color Slow Shutter function. The NightShot plus and Super NightShot plus function enable you to record an image brighter.
2 Set the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch to ON. and [“NIGHTSHOT PLUS”] appear. 3 Touch . 4 Touch [SUPER NSPLUS]. If the item is not displayed on the screen, touch / . If you cannot find it, touch [MENU], and select it from the (CAMERA SET) menu. 5 Touch [ON], then To record a clearer picture in color on the tape – Color Slow Shutter 1 Slide the POWER switch to select the z Tip • If you record subjects in complete darkness, setting [NS LIGHT] to [ON] in the menu setting is recommended.
Adjusting the focus The focus is adjusted automatically in the default setting. Adjusting the focus for an offcenter subject – SPOT FOCUS You can select and adjust the focal point to aim it at a subject not located in the center of the screen. 1 Touch during recording or in the standby mode. 2 Touch [SPOT FOCUS]. If the item is not displayed on the screen, touch / . If you cannot find it, touch [MENU], and select it from the (CAMERA SET) menu.
2 Rotate the focus ring and adjust the focus. 9 changes to when the focus cannot be adjusted any further. 9 changes to when the focus cannot be adjusted any closer. Recording a picture using various effects To use the expanded focus It will be easier to confirm the focus setting by enlarging the image during manual focusing. When the CAMERA-MEMORY lamp is on, set [EXP.FOCUS] in the (CAMERA SET) menu to [ON] (p. 65).
[OVERLAP] (fade in only) 4 Touch the desired effect, then touch . When you touch [OVERLAP], [WIPE] or [DOT FADER], the image on the tape in your camcorder is stored as a still image. (While storing the image, the screen turns to blue.) [WIPE] (fade in only) 60min STBY 0:00:00 MOSAIC FADER [DOT FADER] (fade in only) P-MENU 5 1 Slide the POWER switch to select the CAMERA-TAPE mode. 2 Touch in the standby mode (to fade in) or during recording (to fade out). Press REC START/STOP.
4 Touch [MENU]. 5 Select (PICT.APPLI.), then [ OVERLAP] by touching / and . The recorded image appears on the thumbnail screen. 6 Touch (previous)/ (next) to select the still image to be superimposed. 7 Touch [ON], then . 8 Touch . 9 Press REC START/STOP to start Using special effects effect – Digital [OLD MOVIE] You can add an old movie-type atmosphere to pictures. Your camcorder automatically records pictures in the letterbox mode for all screen size, sepia in color, and at a slower shutter speed.
Effect Items to adjust [STILL] The degree of transparency of the still image you want to superimpose on a movie. [FLASH] The interval of frame-byframe playback. [LUMI. KEY] The color scheme of the area in the still image which is to be swapped with a movie. [TRAIL] The fade time of the incidental image. [SLOW SHUTTR]* Shutter speed (1 is 1/25, 2 is 1/12, 3 is 1/6, 4 is 1/3). [OLD MOVIE] No adjustment necessary. * It is hard to adjust the focus automatically when you choose this effect.
[MTCAM CHROMA] (Memory Chroma key) You can have the movie swap into the blue area of a still image such as an illustration or into a frame with a blue area enclosed by the frame. 6 The still image is superimposed on the movie which is currently displayed on the LCD screen. Movie Still image Touch the desired effect. 60min MEMORY MIX: 0:00:00 STBY CAM M CHROMA 101 101–0001 OK Blue 1 For [CAMTM CHROMA] The color scheme of the blue area in the movie. 4 Touch [MEMORY MIX]. .
• When you use the MEMORY MIX function in the mirror mode (p. 27), the picture on the LCD screen appears normally, without being mirror-reversed. • You may not be able to play back pictures modified on your computer or recorded with other camcorders on your camcorder. Searching for the starting point z Tip • The supplied SPVD-012 USB Driver CD-ROM contains sample images for use in MEMORY MIX operations. Refer to the supplied “Computer Applications Guide” for details.
3 Touch 3 . 60min END SEARCH 1 0:00:00 EXECUTING CANCEL Appears only with a cassette with Cassette Memory The last scene of the most recent recording is played back for about 5 seconds, and the camcorder enters the standby mode at the point where the last recording has finished. Touch [CANCEL]. b Note • The END SEARCH function will not work correctly when there is a blank section between recorded sections on the tape.
Playback 3 Viewing movies recorded on a tape Make sure you have a recorded cassette inserted into your camcorder. Some of the operations are possible using the Remote Commander or using the touch panel. When you want to play back recordings on your TV, see page 58. Touch (rewind) to go to the point you want to view. 60min 0:00:00:00 60min P-MENU 4 Touch (play) to start playback. To adjust the volume 1 Touch . 2 Touch [VOLUME]. OPEN If the item is not displayed on the screen, touch / .
Indicators displayed during tape playback To resume fast forwarding or rewinding, release the button. To play back in various modes 60min 0:00:00:15 60min You will not hear the recorded sound. Also, you may see mosaic-like images of the previously played picture remaining on the screen. 1 During playback or playback pause, touch . 2 Touch [ P-MENU A Remaining battery C Tape transport indicator D Time code (hour: minute: second: frame) or tape counter (hour: minute: second) 3 Select a playback mode.
Viewing recordings with added effects – Digital effect You can apply [STILL], [FLASH], [LUMI. KEY], and [TRAIL] effects when viewing recorded pictures. For details on each effect, see page 43. POWER switch 1 Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to select the PLAY/EDIT mode. 2 Touch while the picture you want to add the effect to is displayed. 3 Touch [MENU]. 4 Select (PICT.APPLI.), then [D.EFFECT] by touching / and touch .
Viewing recordings on a “Memory Stick Duo” You can view pictures one at a time on the screen. When you have a lot of pictures, you can list them to search through them easily. Make sure you have a recorded “Memory Stick Duo” inserted into your camcorder. When you want to play back a recorded picture on your TV, see page 58. 3 Touch . The most recently recorded picture appears on the screen. 60min 101–0010 1600 1 0 / 10 101 MEMORY PLAY P-MENU 4 Touch (previous)/ select a picture.
Indicators displayed during “Memory Stick Duo” playback 60min 101–0010 1600 10 / 10 101 0:00:00 b Note • Folders that you have created on a computer, renamed folders, and modified pictures may not appear on the screen. • While playing back movies on a “Memory Stick Duo,” the only menu items available will be those with short cuts on the Personal Menu. In order to use other menu items, add them to the Personal Menu.
To display 6 pictures at a time, including movies – Index Screen Touch . Previous 6 pictures N mark* END 101–0002 2 / 10 Next 6 pictures Playing back with ease – Easy Handycam 101 SET Movie icon Easy Handycam operation allows easy playback for even first time users by providing only the basic functions for playback. Also screen font size increases for easy viewing. Make sure you have a recorded cassette or a recorded “Memory Stick Duo” inserted into your camcorder.
4 Play back pictures. When playing back on a “Memory Stick Duo” Touch . The following buttons can be operated. (previous)/ (next)/ (play/ pause for movie)/ (delete) You can control playback with the Remote Commander. For [LANGUAGE] Select the desired language with then touch . Press EASY again. b Note • You cannot turn Easy Handycam operation on or off during communication with another device via USB cable. Making full use of Easy Handycam operation Touch [MENU].
Various playback functions 4 Select (PICT.APPLI.), then [PB ZOOM] by touching / and touch . Tape playback zoom screen You can magnify a small subject in a recording and display it on the screen. You can also display the recorded date and the name of the folder in which the picture is recorded. PB ZOOM 0:00:00:00 Play back the image.
z Tip • If you press DISPLAY/BATT INFO during the playback zoom operation, the frame will disappear. [MENU], and select it from the (STANDARD SET) menu. 60min DATA CODE: Displaying the screen indicators 0:00:00:00 OFF OFF DATE/ TIME CAMERA DATA You can choose to display the time code, tape counter, and other information on the screen. Press DISPLAY/BATT INFO. 4 Select [CAMERA DATA] or [DATE/ TIME] then touch . 60min 0:00:00:00 The indicator switches on or off as you press the button.
b Note • Camera setting data do not appear when movies on a “Memory Stick Duo” are played back. z Tip • Exposure adjustment value (0EV) appears when a “Memory Stick Duo” is played back. • appears for the picture recorded using flash.
Playing the picture on a TV AUDIO/VIDEO jack Connect your camcorder to a TV using the supplied A/V connecting cable as shown in the following illustration. Connect the supplied AC Adaptor to the wall socket for the power supply (p. 14). Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected. To copy to another tape, see page 92.
Locating a scene on a tape for playback Searching quickly for a desired scene – Zero set memory m REW 4 Press PLAY. The playback starts from the point designated “0:00:00” on the tape counter. To cancel the operation Press ZERO SET MEMORY on the Remote Commander again. b Note • There may be a discrepancy of several seconds between the time code and the tape counter. • Zero set memory will not function correctly if there is a blank section between recorded sections on the tape.
3 Press .(previous)/> (next) on the Remote Commander to select a title that you want to play. 1 Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to select the PLAY/EDIT mode. Playback starts automatically from the selected title. 2 Press SEARCH M. on the Remote Commander repeatedly to select [DATE SEARCH]. 3 Press . (previous)/> (next) on the Remote Commander to select a recording date.
BAdvanced operations 4 Using the Menu Select the icon of the desired menu with / , then touch . CAMERA SET (p. 63) MEMORY SET (p. 69) PICT.APPLI. (p. 73) EDIT/PLAY (p. 78) STANDARD SET (p. 82) TIME/LANGU. (p. 87) Selecting menu items You can change various settings or make detailed adjustments using the menu items displayed on the screen. 60min 0:00:00:00 TITLE DISP TAPE TITLE ALL ERASE REC MODE AUDIO MODE VOLUME MULTI SOUND 5 1 Turn on the power (p. 17).
7 Touch screen. , then to hide the menu You can also touch (return) to go back a screen each time you touch the button. To use the short-cuts of the Personal Menu The available items vary depending on the power mode of your camcorder. Unavailable items will be grayed out. You can customize the short-cuts (p. 88). 1 Touch . 2 Touch the desired item. 3 Select the desired setting, then touch . z Tip • When the PLAY/EDIT mode is selected, touch on the screen displayed after step 2 (p.
Using the (CAMERA SET) menu – PROGRAM AE/WHITE BAL./16:9 WIDE, etc. You can select items listed below on the CAMERA SET menu. To select items, see “Selecting menu items” (p. 61). The default settings are marked with G. The indicators in parentheses appear when the setting is selected. The settings you can adjust vary depending on the power mode of your camcorder. The screen shows the items you can currently operate. Unavailable items will be grayed out.
* Your camcorder is adjusted to focus only on subjects in the middle to far distance. **Your camcorder is adjusted to focus only on distant subjects. b Note • [SPORTS] (sports lesson) will not work when the POWER switch is set to CAMERAMEMORY. SPOT METER See page 37 for details. EXPOSURE See page 37 for details. WHITE BAL. You can adjust the color balance to the brightness of the recording environment.
b Note • You cannot use the white balance together with the NightShot plus, or Super NightShot plus function. • The setting returns to [AUTO] when you disconnect the power source from your camcorder for more than 5 minutes. z Tip • For better color balance adjustment when [WHITE BAL.] is set to [AUTO], aim your camcorder at a nearby white object for about 10 seconds after setting the POWER switch to CAMERA-TAPE when: – You remove the battery pack for replacement.
FLASH SET Note that these settings will not function with external flashes that do not support the following settings. FLASH LEVEL You can select an appropriate flash setting for recording with an external flash (optional). HIGH ( ) GNORMAL ( LOW ( ) Select to make the flash level higher than the standard setting. ) Standard setting. Select to make the flash level lower than the standard setting.
DIGITAL ZOOM You can select the maximum zoom level in case you want to zoom to a level greater than 10 times while recording on a tape. Note that the image quality decreases when you are using the digital zoom. This function is useful when recording enlarged pictures of a distant subject, such as a bird. The right side of the bar shows the digital zooming zone. The zooming zone appears when you select the zooming level. GOFF Select to deactivate the digital zoom.
STEADYSHOT You can select this function to compensate for camera-shake. GON OFF ( Standard setting (enable the SteadyShot function). ) Select to deactivate the SteadyShot function. Select to shoot a stationary subject with a tripod, or when using a conversion lens (optional). Natural pictures are produced. PROGRES. REC See page 28 for details.
Using the (MEMORY SET) menu – BURST/QUALITY/IMAGE SIZE/ALL ERASE/NEW FOLDER, etc. setting is selected. The settings you can adjust vary depending on the power mode of your camcorder. The screen shows the items you can currently operate. Unavailable items will be grayed out. 60min You can select items listed below on the MEMORY SET menu. To select items, see “Selecting menu items” (p. 61). The default settings are marked with G.
QUALITY GFINE ( ) Select to record still images with the fine image quality (compressed to about 1/4). STANDARD ( ) Select to record still images with the standard image quality (compressed to about 1/10). G1600 × 1200 ( 1600 ) Select to record still images for playing on a large screen. This setting can be selected only in the CAMERA-MEMORY mode. IMAGE SIZE 640 × 480 ( ) Select to record many still images or for playing on a small screen.
b Note • The folder will not be deleted even when you delete all the pictures in the folder. • Do not do any of the following while [ Erasing all data...] is displayed: – Move the POWER switch to select other power modes. – Operate any buttons. – Eject the “Memory Stick Duo.” FORMAT The supplied or newly purchased “Memory Stick Duo” has been formatted at the factory, and does not require formatting. For details on the “Memory Stick Duo,” see page 125. 1 Touch [YES] twice.
REC FOLDER As the default setting, pictures are saved in the 101MSDCF folder. You can select a folder to save your pictures. Create new folders from the [NEW FOLDER] menu, then select the folder to be used for recording with / and touch . When you have a lot of pictures, you can search for the desired picture easily when you sort them in folders. PB FOLDER Select the playback folder with 72 Using the Menu / , then touch .
Using the (PICT.APPLI.) menu – PICT.EFFECT/SLIDE SHOW/FRAME REC/ INT.REC-STL, etc. You can select items listed below on the PICT.APPLI. menu. To select items, see “Selecting menu items” (p. 61). The default settings are marked with G. The indicators in parentheses appear when the setting is selected. The settings you can adjust vary depending on the power mode of your camcorder. The screen shows the items you can currently operate. Unavailable items will be grayed out. 60min STBY 0:00:00 PICT. APPLI.
PASTEL Select to record the picture looking like a pale pastel drawing. (This effect is not available during playback.) MOSAIC Select to record picture appearing mosaicpatterned. (This effect is not available during playback.) b Note • You cannot add effects to externally input pictures. Also, you cannot output pictures edited with Picture effects via the DV Interface. z Tip • You can copy pictures edited using picture effects to a “Memory Stick Duo” (p. 94) or to another tape (p. 92).
7 Touch [START]. Your camcorder plays back the images recorded on the “Memory Stick Duo” in sequence. To cancel the slide show, touch [END]. To pause, touch [PAUSE]. z Tip • You can select the first picture for the slide show by touching / before touching [START]. • If movies are played in the slide show, you can adjust the volume by touching (decrease)/ (increase). FRAME REC You can record pictures with a stop-motion animated effect by alternately frame recording and then moving the subject a little.
1H RUN c14S REC (× 250 PB EQUIV) 2 Select the desired interval by touching / , then touch You can select from 1 to 120 seconds for the interval. . 3 Touch [REC START]. Recording starts and z changes to red. When your camcorder has shot several frames, it records them on the tape, after performing the END SEARCH function depending on the interval length. 10 sec To interrupt smooth interval recording, touch [REC STOP]. To resume touch [REC START].
1 Touch . 2 Select a desired interval time (1, 5, or 10 minutes), then touch 3 Touch [ON], then touch . GOFF ON ( 4 Touch . To deactivate interval recording. ) To record still images on a “Memory Stick Duo” in the selected interval. . flashes. 5 Press PHOTO fully. stops flashing and the interval photo recording starts. To cancel interval photo recording, select [OFF] in step 3.
Using the (EDIT/ PLAY) menu – TITLE/ power mode of your camcorder. The screen shows the items you can currently operate. Unavailable items will be grayed out. 60min 0:00:00:00 TAPE TITLE, etc. You can select items listed below on the EDIT/ PLAY menu. To select items, see “Selecting menu items” (p. 61). The default settings are marked with G. The settings you can adjust vary depending on the EDIT/PLAY VAR. SPD PB REC CTRL AUD DUB CTRL OK VAR.SPD PB See page 49 for details.
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) using this command. See the supplied “Computer Applications Guide” for details. END SEARCH EXEC Select to activate the END SEARCH function. The most recently recorded picture is played back for about 5 seconds and then stops automatically. CANCEL Select to stop the END SEARCH function.
3 Touch to move s to select the next character, and enter the character in the same manner. 4 When you have finished entering characters, touch 2 Touch 3 Touch . . (color), / (position), [SIZE] as necessary to select a desired color, position or size. Color white t yellow t violet t red t cyan t green t blue Position You can select from 8 to 9 choices. Size small y large (You can only select the small size when you are entering more than 13 characters.) 4 Touch . 5 Touch [SAVE].
TITLE DISP You can view the title when you play back the picture. GON Select to display the title when a scene superimposed with a title appears. OFF Select when you do not want to display the title. TAPE TITLE You can label a cassette with Cassette Memory (up to 10 letters). The label will be displayed for approximately 5 seconds when you select the CAMERA-TAPE mode and insert a cassette, or when you select the PLAY/EDIT mode.
Using the (STANDARD SET) menu – REC MODE/MULTISOUND/AUDIO MIX/USB-CAMERA, etc. The default settings are marked with G. The indicators in parentheses appear when the setting is selected. The settings you can adjust vary depending on the power mode of your camcorder. The screen shows the items you can currently operate. Unavailable items will be grayed out. 60min You can select the items listed below on the STANDARD SET menu. To select these items, see “Selecting menu items” (p. 61).
b Note • You can play back a dual sound track cassette on this camcorder. However, you cannot record a dual sound track on this camcorder. • The setting returns to [STEREO] when you disconnect the power source from your camcorder for more than 5 minutes. AUDIO MIX You can adjust the audio balance between the originally recorded sound (ST1) and sound added afterwards (ST2) on the tape (p. 105). b Note • You cannot adjust sound recorded in 16 bit audio mode.
b Note • When you connect your camcorder to outside power sources, [BRIGHT] is automatically selected for the setting. • When you select [BRIGHT], battery life is reduced by about 10 percent during recording. A/VcDV OUT You can connect a digital device and an analog device to your camcorder and convert the signal transmitted from the connected devices to the appropriate signal on your camcorder. GOFF ON ( Select when not using the Digital convert function.
DATA CODE GOFF Select not to display date, time and the camera settings data during playback. DATE/TIME Select to display the date and time during playback (p. 56). CAMERA DATA Select to display the camera settings data during playback (p. 56). REMAINING Select to display the remaining tape indicator for about 8 seconds: • After you select the CAMERA-TAPE mode with the cassette inserted, and your camcorder calculates the remaining amount of tape. • When you touch (play/pause).
BEEP GMELODY Select to sound a melody when you start/stop recording, operate the touch panel, or when an unusual condition occurs on your camcorder. NORMAL Select to sound a beep instead of the melody. OFF Select to cancel the melody, the beep sound, the shutter sound or the touch panel operation confirmation beep. GLCD PANEL Select to show the displays such as the time code on the LCD screen and in the viewfinder.
Using the (TIME/ LANGU.) menu – CLOCK SET/ The settings you can adjust vary depending on the power mode of your camcorder. The screen shows the items you can currently operate. Unavailable items will be grayed out. WORLD TIME, etc. You can select items listed below on the TIME/ LANGU. menu. To select items, see “Selecting menu items” (p. 61). 60min STBY 0:00:00 TIME/LANGU. CLOCK SET WORLD TIME LANGUAGE OK CLOCK SET You can set the date and time (p. 19).
Customizing Personal Menu You can add frequently used menu items to Personal Menu, or sort them in the order you like (customizing). You can customize the Personal Menu for each power mode of your camcorder. 3 60min STBY Select the category. END OK 4 Touch 60min Select the item. 1/3 0:00:00 END OK 5 Touch / then touch to select a menu item, . .
The selected menu is deleted from Personal Menu. Deleting menu – Delete 6 1 Touch 60min 1/3 2 . STBY 0:00:00 MENU EXPO– SURE FADER SPOT FOCUS SPOT METER PRGRAM AE If the desired menu is not displayed on the screen, touch / until the menu is displayed. b Note • You cannot delete [MENU] and [P-MENU SET UP]. You can sort the menus added to Personal Menu in the desired order. Touch DELETE SORT RESET 0:00:00 60min 1/3 3 Touch [DELETE]. 60min STBY Select button to delete.
4 Touch the menu item you want to move. 60min STBY Select new location. 1 EXPO– SURE 3 4 1/3 SPOT FOCUS 6 PRGRAM AE FADER 5 5 SPOT METER 1 60min STBY P–MENU SET UP 3 1/3 5 DELETE SORT RESET OK 3 Touch [RESET]. 60min RESET END FADER 0:00:00 STBY Initialize CAMERA-TAPE mode's P-MENU setting? 4 SPOT METER EXPO– SURE 6 PRGRAM AE YES OK . To sort more items, repeat steps 4 to 6.
Dubbing/Editing You can record the picture from a VCR or TV to a tape or a “Memory Stick Duo” inserted into your camcorder (p. 93). You can also create a copy of the picture recorded on your camcorder on other recording device (p. 92). Connect your camcorder to a TV or VCR as shown in the following illustration. Connect your camcorder to the wall socket using the supplied AC Adaptor during the operation. Connecting to a VCR or TV Connecting with an i.LINK cable DV Interface i.LINK cable (optional) i.
transmitted digitally, producing high quality pictures. Note that you cannot record the picture and sound separately. For details, see page 129. Dubbing to another tape You can copy and edit the picture played back on your camcorder to other recording devices (such as VCRs). 1 Connect your VCR to your camcorder as a recording device (p. 91). 2 Prepare your VCR for recording. • Insert a cassette for recording. • If your VCR has an input selector, set it to the input mode.
touch [MENU], and select it from the (EDIT/PLAY) menu (p. 78). 3 Touch [REC PAUSE]. Recording pictures from a VCR or TV You can record and edit pictures or TV programs from a VCR or TV on a tape or a “Memory Stick Duo” inserted in your camcorder. You can also record a scene as a still image on a “Memory Stick Duo.” Insert a cassette or a “Memory Stick Duo” for recording in your camcorder. If you have connected the A/V connecting cable, select the input signal in [VIDEO INPUT] in the (STANDARD SET) menu (p.
2 Play the video, or receive the TV program you want to record. The pictures on the VCR or TV appear on the screen of your camcorder. 3 Press PHOTO lightly at the scene you want to record. Check the image and press it fully. The image is not recorded unless you press PHOTO fully. Release it if you do not want to record the scene, and select other scene as described above.
8 Touch , then . b Note • The Data code and titles recorded on the tape cannot be recorded on the “Memory Stick Duo.” The time and date the picture is recorded on the “Memory Stick Duo” will be recorded. • The sound is recorded in 32 kHz monaural. z Tip • You can also record a movie by pressing REC START/STOP during tape playback. • For the recording time of movies, see page 26. Dubbing still images from a “Memory Stick Duo” to a tape You can record still images on a tape.
10Touch , then . b Note • You cannot dub the index screen. • You may not be able to dub images modified on your computer or recorded with other camcorders on your camcorder. • You cannot dub MPEG movies on the tape. Dubbing selected scenes from a tape – Digital program editing You can select up to 20 scenes (programs) and record them in the desired order to other recording device such as VCRs or to a “Memory Stick Duo” inserted in your camcorder.
1 Connect your VCR to the camcorder as a recording device (p. 91). 7 You can use either the A/V connecting cable or the i.LINK cable to make the connection. The dubbing procedure is easier with the i.LINK connection. 2 PROG. EDIT 0:00:00:00 END Select the media. OTHER DEVICE 8 MEMORY STICK Prepare your camcorder (playing device). 0:00:00:00 EDIT UNDO SET TOTAL 0:00:00:00 SCENE 0 END 9 Touch Touch [OTHER DEVICE]. PROG. EDIT MARK START IN • Insert a cassette for editing.
To set the [IR SETUP] code [IR SETUP] code list When you connect with an A/V connecting cable, you need to check the [IR SETUP] code signal to see if your VCR can be operated by your camcorder (infrared ray emitter). The following [IR SETUP] codes are recorded on your camcorder by default. (It is set at “3” as the default setting.) Remote sensor Infrared ray emitter VCR 1 Touch , then [IR SETUP]. 2 Select the [IR SETUP] code of your VCR with / , then touch .
Manufacturing company [IR SETUP] code Roadstar 47 SABA 21, 76, 91 Salora 89 Samsung 22, 32, 52, 93, 94 Sanyo 36 Schneider 10, 83, 84 SEG 73 Seleco 47, 74 Sharp 89 Siemens 10, 36 Tandberg 26 Telefunken 91, 92 Thomson 76, 100 Thorn 36, 47 Toshiba 40, 93 Skip this step if you have selected [i.LINK] in step 11 on p. 97. bNote • Run the tape for about 10 seconds before pausing. The starting scenes may not get recorded when you start recording from the beginning of the tape.
7 When you are recording on a tape, insert a cassette for recording into your VCR. When you are recording on a “Memory Stick Duo,” insert a “Memory Stick Duo” into your camcorder. Touch [CUT-IN]. 0:00:00:00 PROG. EDIT CUT–IN 0 -60~+240 8 Touch / to select the average number value for [CUT-IN], then touch . 2 Touch 3 Touch [MENU]. 60min 0:00:00:00 The calculated start position for recording is set. 9 . MEMORY SET STILL SET MOVIE SET ALL ERASE OK Touch [CUT-OUT]. 0:00:00:00 PROG.
When you are recording on a “Memory Stick Duo” 1 Touch [MEMORY STICK]. PROG. EDIT MARK START IN 11Repeat steps 7 to 10 and create programs. 0:00:00:00 IMAGE UNDO SIZE 2min 12Set your VCR to recording pause. Skip this step if your camcorder is connected via an i.LINK cable or recording on a “Memory Stick Duo.” TOTAL 0:00:00 SCENE 0 END 2 Touch [IMAGE SIZE] repeatedly to 13Touch [START]. select the desired image size.
To erase programs 1 Follow steps 1 to 6 in “Recording the selected scenes as programs” (p. 100), then touch [UNDO]. 2 Touch [DEL 1MARK] to delete the last set program. Or, touch [ALL ERASE] to erase all the programs. 3 Touch [EXEC]. The programs are deleted. To cancel this operation, touch [CANCEL]. b Note • You cannot set starting point or ending point on a blank section of the tape. If there is a blank section in the picture set as a program, the total time may not appear correctly.
You can record additional audio to the original sound on the tape. You can add sound to a tape already recorded in the 12-bit mode without erasing the original sound. Dubbing sound to a recorded tape Preparing for audio recording B Intelligent accessory shoe See page 136. Internal microphone AMIC (PLUG IN POWER) jack CAUDIO/VIDEO jack Microphone (optional) A/V connecting cable (supplied) Dubbing/Editing Do not connect the S video plug (black) and the Video plug (yellow).
using the A/V connecting cable. However, the sound you have recorded afterwards is not output from the speaker. Check the sound by using the headphones or a TV. 9 Touch [AUDIO DUB]. A green screen. X mark appears on the LCD 0:00:00:00 Recording sound AUD DUB CTRL AUDIO DUB 1 2 Insert a recorded cassette into your camcorder. Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to select the PLAY/EDIT mode. 3 Touch tape. 4 Touch (play/pause) again at the point where you want to start recording the sound.
Checking and adjusting the recorded sound 1 Deleting recorded pictures Play back the tape on which you have recorded audio in “Recording sound” (p. 104). 2 Touch 3 Touch [MENU]. 4 Touch / to select (STANDARD SET), then touch You can delete all or selected pictures stored on a “Memory Stick Duo.” 1 Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to select the PLAY/EDIT mode. 2 Touch . 60min 60min 101–0010 . 1600 1 0 / 10 101 MEMORY PLAY .
To delete pictures on the index screen You can easily search for the picture to be deleted by displaying 6 pictures at once. 1 Slide the POWER switch to select the PLAY/EDIT mode. 2 3 4 5 6 Touch . Touch . Touch . Touch [ DELETE]. Touch the picture you want to delete. appears on the image to be deleted. To display the next or the previous 6 pictures, touch / . 7 Touch . 8 Touch [YES].
5 3 Touch [PROTECT]. Touch . END PROTECT 101–0002 2/ 10 6 101–0002 2/ 10 101 Touch the image that you want to protect. 4 7 101 PRO– TECT PR I NT MARK DELETE PB FOLDER OK 5 Touch . END selected image. 101–0002 2/ 10 SET SET - appears on the PROTECT Touch 101 Touch [PRINT MARK]. . 8 Dubbing/Editing PRINT MARK Touch [END]. 101–0002 2/ 10 To cancel image protection Follow steps 1 to 5, then touch the image to cancel image protection. - disappears from the image.
To cancel the Print mark Follow steps 1 to 5, then touch the image to cancel the Print mark. disappears from the image. b Note • Do not mark images on your camcorder if the “Memory Stick Duo” already has some images with the Print mark put on other devices. This may change the information of the images with the Print mark put on the other device.
6 Select (STANDARD SET), then [USB-PLY/EDT] by touching / and . 7 Select [PictBridge], then touch 8 Touch 9 Connect the USB jack (p. 137) of your camcorder to a printer using the supplied USB cable. Printing . 1 Select the image to be printed by touching (previous image)/ (next image). 2 Touch 3 Select the number of copies to be printed by touching / , then touch . . The location of the USB jack of the printer differs depending on the model.
To print another image Repeat steps 1 to 6. To stop printing Touch [CANCEL] while printing. To finish printing Touch [END] and disconnect the USB cable from your camcorder and printer. b Note • Do not attempt the following operations when is on the screen. The operations may not be performed properly.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If you run into any problem using your camcorder, use the following table to troubleshoot the problem. If the problem persists, remove the power source and contact your Sony dealer. If “C:ss:ss” is displayed on the LCD screen or the viewfinder, the self-diagnosis display function is activated. See page 119 for details. Overall operations Cause and/or Corrective Actions The power does not turn on.
Batteries/Power sources Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions The CHG (charge) lamp does not light while the battery pack is being charged. cAttach the battery pack to the camcorder correctly. If the lamp still does not light up, then it indicates that no power is supplied from the wall socket. • The battery charge is completed. (p. 14) The CHG (charge) lamp flashes while cAttach the battery pack to the camcorder correctly. If the problem the battery pack is being charged.
Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions The Cassette Memory indicator does not appear while using a cassette with Cassette Memory. cClean the gold-plated connector of the cassette. (p. 124) The remaining tape indicator is not displayed. cSet [ REMAINING] to [ON] on the (STANDARD SET) menu to always display the remaining tape indicator. (p. 85) A cassette label is not recorded. cUse a cassette with Cassette Memory. (p. 123) cErase unnecessary titles when the Cassette Memory is full. (p.
Recording If you are using a “Memory Stick Duo” for recording, refer also to the “Memory Stick Duo” section. (p. 116) 114 Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions The tape does not start when you press REC START/STOP. cSlide the POWER switch to turn on the CAMERA-TAPE lamp. (p. 17) cThe tape has reached the end. Rewind it, or insert a new cassette. cSet the write-protect tab to REC or insert a new cassette. (p. 124) cThe tape is stuck to the drum due to moisture condensation.
Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions The flash level cannot be changed. • The flash level cannot be changed during Easy Handycam operation. Flickering or changes in color occurs. cThis occurs when recording pictures under a fluorescent lamp, sodium lamp, or mercury lamp in the soft portrait or sports lesson mode. Cancel [PROGRAM AE] in this case. (p. 63) END SEARCH does not work. • The cassette was ejected after recording when using a cassette without Cassette Memory. (p.
Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions END SEARCH does not work correctly. • There is a blank section in the beginning or middle of the tape. This is not a malfunction. Noises appear and on the screen. • The tape was recorded in a TV color system other than that of your camcorder. This is not a malfunction. (p. 123) is displayed “Memory Stick Duo” 116 Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions Cannot operate functions using the “Memory Stick Duo.
Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions Image protection cannot be applied. cWhen you are using the “Memory Stick Duo” with the write-protect tab, release the lock on the write-protect tab of the “Memory Stick Duo.” (p. 125) cPerform the operation again on the index screen. (p. 106) Cannot mark pictures for print. cWhen you are using the “Memory Stick Duo” with the write-protect tab, release the lock on the write-protect tab of the “Memory Stick Duo.” (p.
Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions The title is not displayed. cSet [ TITLE DISP] to [ON] in the (EDIT/PLAY) menu. (p. 81) • The title cannot be displayed during Easy Handycam operation. The title cannot be deleted. cSet the write-protect tab to REC. (p. 124) The Title search does not work. cEnter a title if there is no title on the tape. (p. 79) cUse a cassette with Cassette Memory. (p. 123) cSet [ SEARCH] to [ON] in the (EDIT/PLAY) menu. (p.
Warning indicators and messages Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators If indicators appear on the screen or in the viewfinder, check the following. See the page in parentheses for details. Cause and/or Corrective Actions C:ss:ss/E:ss:ss (Selfdiagnosis display) Some symptoms can be fixed by yourself. If the problem persists even after you tried a couple of times, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.
Indication Cause and/or Corrective Actions (Warning indicator pertaining to • An incompatible “Memory Stick Duo” is inserted. incompatible “Memory Stick Duo”)* Q (Warning indicator pertaining to the tape) Slow flashing: • There is less than 5 minutes remaining on the tape. • No cassette is inserted.* • The write-protect tab on the cassette is set to lock. (p. 124)* Fast flashing: • The tape has run out.* Z (Eject cassette warning)* Slow flashing: • The write-protect tab on the cassette is set to lock.
Subjects “Memory Stick Duo” Indications Corrective Actions/ References Insert a Memory Stick. cSee page 21. Reinsert the Memory Stick. cReinsert the “Memory Stick Duo” a few times. If even then the indicator flashes, the “Memory Stick Duo” might be damaged. Try with another “Memory Stick Duo.” Do not eject the Memory Stick during writing. – This is a read-only Memory Stick. cInsert a writable “Memory Stick Duo.” Incompatible type of Memory Stick.
Subjects Indications Corrective Actions/ References FLASH Charging... Cannot record still images. • You are trying to record a still image while charging the flash. The strobe cannot charge. Not available. Others Cannot record Memory Stick movie on a tape. cSee page 31. – Cannot record due to copyright protection. – Cannot add audio. Disconnect the i.LINK cable. cSee page 103. Not recorded in SP mode. Cannot add audio. cSee page 103. Not recorded in 12-bit audio. Cannot add audio.
Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad Power supply You can use your camcorder in any countries/ regions using the AC Adaptor supplied with your camcorder within AC 100 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz. On TV color systems Your camcorder is a PAL system-based camcorder. If you want to view the playback picture on a TV, it must be a PAL system-based TV (see following list) with the AUDIO/ VIDEO input jack.
z Tip • The memory capacity of the cassette marked with is 4k bits. Your camcorder can accommodate cassettes having a memory capacity of up to 16k bits. When labeling the cassette Be sure to place the label only on the locations as shown in the following illustration so as not to cause malfunction of your camcorder. Do not put a label along this border.
About the “Memory Stick” The “Memory Stick” is a new light and small recording media which, despite its size, can store more data than a floppy disk. You can use following types of “Memory Stick” on your camcorder. However, appearance on the list does not guarantee the operation of all types of “Memory Stick Duo” on your camcorder.
• Be careful not to apply excessive force when writing on a memo area on a “Memory Stick Duo.” • Do not attach a label or the like on a “Memory Stick Duo” or a Memory Stick Duo adaptor. • When you carry or store a “Memory Stick Duo,” put it in its case. • Do not touch, or allow metallic objects to come into contact with the terminal. • Do not bend, drop or apply strong force to the “Memory Stick Duo.” • Do not disassemble or modify the “Memory Stick Duo.” • Do not let the “Memory Stick Duo” get wet.
• All other product names mentioned herein may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Furthermore, “™” and “®” are not mentioned in each case in this manual. About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack This unit is compatible with the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (P series). Your camcorder operates only with the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack. “InfoLITHIUM” P series battery packs have the mark.
• • • • – Put the battery pack in a pocket to warm it up, and insert it in your camcorder right before you start taking shots. – Use a large capacity battery pack: NP-FP70/FP90 (optional). Frequent use of the LCD screen or a frequent playback, fast forward or rewind operation wears out the battery pack faster. We recommend using a large capacity battery pack: NP-FP70/FP90 (optional). Be sure to set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) when not recording or playing back on your camcorder.
About i.LINK The DV Interface on this unit is an i.LINKcompliant DV Interface. This section describes the i.LINK standard and its features. What is i.LINK? b Note • Normally, only one device can be connected to this unit with the i.LINK cable. When connecting this unit to i.LINK-compatible device having two or more DV Interfaces, refer to the operating instructions of the device to be connected. z Tip • i.
Maintenance and precautions On use and care • Do not use or store the camcorder and accessories in the following locations. – Anywhere extremely hot or cold. Never leave them exposed to temperatures above 60°C (140°F), such as under direct sunlight, near heaters or in a car parked in the sun. They may malfunction or become deformed. – Near strong magnetic fields or mechanical vibration. The camcorder may malfunction. – Near strong radio waves or radiation. The camcorder may not be able to record properly.
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 humid place as shown below. • When you bring your camcorder from a ski slope into a place warmed up by a heating device. • When you bring your camcorder from an airconditioned car or room into a hot place outside. • When you use your camcorder after a squall or a shower. • When you use your camcorder in a hot and humid place.
If you did not press the right spot, start from step 4 again. b Note • You cannot calibrate the LCD screen if you have rotated the LCD panel and set it with the LCD screen facing out. On handling the casing • If the casing is soiled, clean the camcorder body with a soft cloth lightly moistened with water, and then wipe the casing with a dry soft cloth. • Avoid the following to avoid damage to the finish. – Using chemicals such as thinner, benzine, alcohol, chemical cloths, repellent and insecticide.
Specification Video camera recorder System Video recording system 2 rotary heads, Helical scanning system Still image recording system Exif Ver. 2.2 *1 *1 “Exif” is a file format for still images, established by the JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). Files in this format can have additional information such as your camcorder’s setting information at the time of recording. * Objects unable to be seen due to the dark can be shot with infrared lighting.
LCD screen Rechargeable battery pack (NP-FP50) Picture 8.8 cm (3.5 type) Total dot number 123 200 (560 × 220) Maximum output voltage DC 8.4 V Output voltage DC 7.2 V Capacity 4.9 Wh (680 mAh) 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 General Power requirements DC 7.2 V (battery pack) DC 8.
Quick Reference Identifying parts and controls Camcorder 1 9 2 0 qa qs 4 qd 5 qf 6 qg 7 qh 8 qj A Lens cap K EASY button (p. 34, 53) B Speaker L Viewfinder (p. 3, 18) C LCD/Touch panel screen (p. 3, 18) M “Memory Stick Duo” slot (p. 21) D OPEN button N Access lamp (p. 21, 125) E LCD BACKLIGHT button * (p. 18) O Battery pack (p. 14) F REC START/STOP button (p.
1 2 7 3 8 4 9 5 0 6 A Shoe cover Remove the shoe cover when you attach the accessory. • The accessory can be turned on or off as you operate the POWER switch on your camcorder. Refer to the operating instructions of the accessory for details. B Flash (p. 31) H Focus ring (p. 40) C Lens (Carl Zeiss Lens) Your camcorder is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens which can reproduce fine images. The lens for your camcorder was developed jointly by Carl Zeiss, in Germany, and Sony Corporation.
1 9 2 3 4 q; 5 qa 6 qs 7 qd 8 qf qg A PHOTO button (p. 29) B CAMERA-TAPE, CAMERAMEMORY, PLAY/EDIT mode lamps (p. 17) C Viewfinder lens adjustment lever (p. 18) D PUSH (battery release) button (p. 14) E POWER switch (p. 17) F REC START/STOP button (p. 24, 49) G DV Interface H (USB) jack I NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch (p. 38) Quick Reference J i (headphones) jack (green) When you use headphones, the speaker on your camcorder is silent. K MIC (PLUG IN POWER) jack (red) (p.
1 3 2 A Hooks for shoulder strap B OPEN/EJECT lever (p. 20) C Tripod receptacle Make sure that the length of the tripod screw is less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch). Otherwise, you cannot attach the tripod securely, and the screw may damage your camcorder. D Cassette lid (p. 20) To attach the shoulder strap Attach the shoulder strap supplied with your camcorder to the hooks for the shoulder strap.
Remote Commander Remove the insulation sheet before using the Remote Commander. To remove the insulation sheet Insulation sheet To change the battery 1 While pressing on the tab, inset your fingernail into the slit to pull out the battery case. Tab A PHOTO button (p. 29) B Memory control buttons (Index*, – / +, Memory playback) (p. 51) C SEARCH M. button* (p. 59, 60) D ./> buttons* (p. 59, 60) 2 Remove the button-type lithium battery. F ZERO SET MEMORY button* (p.
WARNING Battery may explode if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble or dispose of in fire. CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions. b Notes on the Remote Commander • A button-type lithium battery (CR2025) is used in the Remote Commander. Do not use batteries other than CR2025.
Indicators for the LCD screen and viewfinder Following indicators will appear on the LCD screen and viewfinder to indicate the state of your camcorder. Indicators vary depending on your camcorder model. Indicators Meanings Frame recording (p. 75) Outputting analog images and sound in digital format (p. 84) Example: Indicators in the CAMERA-TAPE mode DV input (p. 93) Time code (p. 56)/Tape counter (p. 56)/Selfdiagnosis (p. 119)/Picture number (p. 52) Zero set memory (p. 59) NightShot plus (p.
Index Numerics 16:9 WIDE mode .............. 67 21-pin adaptor ............. 58, 93 A A/V connecting cable ...................... 58, 91, 103 AC Adaptor ....................... 14 Adjusting the viewfinder .................................... 18 Audio dubbing (AUD DUB CTRL) .. 103 AUDIO MIX ............. 83, 105 AUDIO MODE ................. 82 Auto shut off function (A. SHUT OFF).......... 86 AUTO SHUTTER............. 65 B BACK LIGHT (camera).... 36 Battery Battery Info................. 15 Battery pack....
Infrared ray emitter ............98 Intelligent accessory shoe ...........................103, 136 Interval photo recording (INT. REC-STL) .........76 J JPEG ................................125 L LANC...............................137 Language (LANGUAGE) ......22, 87 LCD back light (LCD BL LEVEL) ......83 LCD BACKLIGHT button .............................18, 135 LCD brightness (LCD BRIGHT) ..........18 LCD COLOR .....................83 LCD screen ..........................3 LCD/VF SET ....................
STILL ................................ 43 Still image format............ 125 STILL SET........................ 69 Sub sound See MULTI-SOUND Super NightShot plus ........ 38 Wide angle See Zoom WIPE..................................41 WORLD TIME ..................87 Write-protect tab ......124, 125 Z T Tape counter...................... 25 Telephoto See Zoom Time code.......................... 25 Title (Cassette Memory) TAPE TITLE .............. 81 TITL ERASE.............. 80 TITLE ........................
