3-867-752-12 (1) Digital Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. DCR-PC100 Model No. AC- Serial No. Serial No.
Welcome! Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony Digital Handycam camcorder. With your Digital Handycam, you can capture life’s precious moments with superior picture and sound quality. Your Digital Handycam is loaded with advanced features, but at the same time it is very easy to use. You will soon be producing home video that you can enjoy for years to come. WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. For the Customers in the U.S.A.
For customers in CANADA CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. “Memory Stick” This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. For customers in CANADA This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Table of contents Checking supplied accessories .............. 5 Quick Start Guide ................................... 6 Getting started Using this manual ................................... 8 Step 1 Preparing the power supply ... 10 Installing the battery pack ................... 10 Charging the battery pack ................... 11 Connecting to a wall outlet .................. 13 Step 2 Inserting a cassette ................... 14 Recording – Basics Recording a picture ...............................
Checking supplied accessories Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder. 2 3 4 5 6 Getting started 1 7 8 9 0 qa 1 Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 136) 6 “Memory Stick” (1) (p. 84) 7 A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 29, 54) 2 AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power adaptor (1), Power cord (1) (p. 11) 8 Lens cap (1) (p. 15) 3 NP-FM50 battery pack (1) (p. 10, 11) 9 Application software: PictureGear 3.2Lite (CD ROM) (1) (p.
Quick Start Guide This chapter introduces you to the basic features of your camcorder. See the page in parentheses “( )” for more information. Connecting the power cord (p. 13) Use the battery pack when using your camcorder outdoors (p. 10). Connect the plug with its v mark facing up. Quick Start Guide AC power adaptor (supplied) Open the DC IN jack cover. Inserting a cassette (p. 14) 1 Slide OPEN/ZEJECT 2 Push the middle in the direction of the arrow and open the lid.
Recording a picture (p. 15) 1 Remove the lens cap. Viewfinder When the LCD panel is closed, use the viewfinder placing your eye against its eyecup. 2 Set the START/STOP MODE . switch to ANTI GROUND SHOOTING 5 Press START/ START/STOP MODE STOP. Your camcorder starts recording. To stop recording, press START/STOP again. 5SEC 3 Set the POWER switch to CAMERA while pressing the small green button. POWER POWER VTR VTR Monitoring the playback picture on the LCD screen (p.
— Getting started — Using this manual As you read through this manual, buttons and settings on your camcorder are shown in capital letters. e.g. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. When you carry out an operation, you can hear a beep or a melody sound to indicate that the operation is being carried out. Note on Cassette Memory Your camcorder is based on the DV format. You can only use mini DV cassettes with your camcorder. We recommend that you use a tape with cassette memory .
Using this manual Note on TV color systems TV color systems differ from country to country. To view your recordings on a TV, you need an NTSC system-based TV. Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the provision of the copyright laws. Getting started Copyright precautions Precautions on camcorder care •The LCD screen and/or the color viewfinder are manufactured using highprecision technology.
Step 1 Preparing the power supply Installing the battery pack Install the battery pack to use your camcorder outdoors. (1) While sliding BATT RELEASE in the direction of the arrow 1, slide the battery terminal cover in the direction of the arrow 2. (2) Insert the battery pack in the direction of the arrow. 1 2 2 1 To remove the battery pack The battery pack is removed in the same way as the battery terminal cover.
Step 1 Preparing the power supply Charging the battery pack Use the battery pack after charging it for your camcorder. Your camcorder operates only with the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (M series). Getting started (1) Open the DC IN jack cover and connect the AC power adaptor supplied with your camcorder to the DC IN jack with the plug’s v mark facing up. (2) Connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor. (3) Connect the power cord to a wall outlet. (4) Set the POWER switch to OFF.
Step 1 Preparing the power supply Charging time Battery pack NP-FM50 (supplied) Full charge (Normal charge) 150 (90) NP-FM70 240 (180) NP-FM90 330 (270) Approximate minutes to charge an empty battery pack Recording time Battery pack NP-FM50 (supplied) Recording with the viewfinder Continuous* Typical** 125 (110) 70 (60) Recording with the LCD screen Continuous* Typical** 110 (100) 60 (55) NP-FM70 265 (235) 150 (135) 230 (210) 130 (120) NP-FM90 400 (360) 230 (210) 355 (315) 205 (180) Appr
Step 1 Preparing the power supply Connecting to a wall outlet When you use your camcorder for a long time, we recommend that you power it from a wall outlet using the AC power adaptor. 1 Getting started (1) Open the DC IN jack cover, pulling the cover out a little. Connect the AC power adaptor to the DC IN jack on your camcorder with the plug’s v mark facing up. (2) Connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor. (3) Connect the power cord to a wall outlet.
Step 2 Inserting a cassette (1) Install the power source. (2) Slide OPEN/ZEJECT in the direction of the arrow and open the lid. The cassette compartment automatically lifts up and opens. (3) Push the middle portion of the back of the cassette to insert. Insert the cassette in a straight line deeply into the cassette compartment with the window facing out. mark on the cassette (4) Close the cassette compartment by pressing the compartment. The cassette compartment automatically goes down.
— Recording – Basics — Recording a picture Your camcorder automatically focuses for you. 3 LOCK Microphone POWER Recording – Basics (1) Remove the lens cap and pull the lens cap string to fix it. (2) Install the power source and insert a cassette. See “Step 1” and “Step 2” for more information (p. 10 to p. 14). (3) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA while pressing the small green button. Your camcorder is set to the standby mode. (4) Press OPEN to open the LCD panel. (5) Press START/STOP.
Recording a picture Note on the LOCK switch When you slide the LOCK switch to the left, the POWER switch can no longer be set to MEMORY accidentally. The LOCK switch is set to the right as a default setting. To enable smooth transition Transition between the last scene you recorded and the next scene is smooth as long as you do not eject the cassette even if you turn off your camcorder. However, check the following: • When you change the battery pack, set the POWER switch to OFF.
Recording a picture When you use the LCD screen outdoors in direct sunlight The LCD screen may be difficult to see. If this happens, we recommend that you use the viewfinder. When you adjust angles of the LCD panel Make sure if the LCD panel is opened up to 90 degrees. During recording in the mirror mode ZERO SET MEMORY on the Remote Commander does not work. Indicators in the mirror mode The STBY indicator appears as Xz and REC as z.
Recording a picture Adjusting the viewfinder If you record pictures with the LCD panel closed, check the picture with the viewfinder. Adjust the viewfinder lens to your eyesight so that the indicators in the viewfinder come into sharp focus. Move the viewfinder lens adjustment lever. Attaching the supplied lens hood To record fine pictures under strong light, we recommend you to attach the lens hood. You can also attach the lens cap when using the lens hood.
Recording a picture Using the zoom feature Move the power zoom lever a little for a slower zoom. Move it further for a faster zoom. Using the zoom function sparingly results in better-looking recordings. “T” side: for telephoto (subject appears closer) “W” side: for wide-angle (subject appears farther away) T W W Recording – Basics W T T Zoom greater than 10× is performed digitally, if you set D ZOOM to ON in the menu settings. The digital zoom function is set to OFF as a default setting (p. 76).
Recording a picture START/STOP MODE setting : Recording starts when you press START/STOP, and stops when you press it again (default setting). ANTI GROUND SHOOTING : Your camcorder records only while you press START/STOP. Use this mode to avoid recording unnecessary scenes. 5SEC: When you press START/STOP, your camcorder records for five seconds and then stops automatically.
Recording a picture Time code The time code indicates the recording or playback time, “0:00:00” (hours : minutes : seconds) in CAMERA mode and “0:00:00:00” (hours : minutes : seconds : frames) in VTR mode. You cannot rewrite only the time code. Shooting backlit subjects (BACK LIGHT) When you shoot a subject with the light source behind the subject or a subject with a light background, use the backlight function.
Recording a picture Shooting in the dark (NightShot) The NightShot function enables you to shoot a subject in a dark place. For example, you can satisfactorily record the environment of nocturnal animals for observation when you use this function. While your camcorder is in the standby or memory mode, slide NIGHTSHOT to ON. and “NIGHTSHOT” indicators flash on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. To cancel the NightShot function, slide NIGHTSHOT to OFF.
Recording a picture While using the NightShot function, you cannot use the following functions: – Exposure – PROGRAM AE – White balance – Fader* – Digital effect* Shutter speed in the NightShot +Slow shutter mode Indicator (NIGHTSHOT1) (NIGHTSHOT2) Shutter speed 1/15 1/4 Recording – Basics * You cannot use these functions only in the NightShot +Slow shutter mode. The +SLOW SHTR button does not work: – While the fader function is set or in use. – While the digital effect function is in use.
Recording a picture To stop the self-timer before recording Press START/STOP again. Use the Remote Commander for convenience. To record still pictures on tapes using the self-timer Press PHOTO in step 2 (p. 32). To record still pictures on “Memory Stick”s Press (self-timer), then press PHOTO in MEMORY mode (p. 94). To cancel self-timer recording Press (self-timer) so that the indicator disappears from the LCD or viewfinder screen while your camcorder is in the standby mode.
— Playback – Basics — Playing back a tape You can monitor the playback picture on the LCD screen. If you close the LCD panel, you can monitor the playback picture in the viewfinder. You can control playback using the Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder. + 3 MEMORY CAMERA – 2 LOCK OFF VOLUME POWER VTR 6 Playback – Basics (1) Install the power source and insert the recorded tape. (2) Press OPEN to open the LCD panel.
Playing back a tape When monitoring on the LCD screen You can turn the LCD panel over and move it back to the camcorder body with the LCD screen facing out. If you leave the power on for a long time Your camcorder gets warm. This is not a malfunction. When you open/close the LCD panel Make sure that the LCD panel is set vertically. To control the display of the screen indicators Press DISPLAY on your camcorder or on the Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder.
Playing back a tape Using the data code function Your camcorder automatically records not only images on the tape but also the recording data (date/time or various settings when recorded) (Data code). You can only operate with the Remote Commander. Press DATA CODE on the Remote Commander in the playback mode. Date/time JUL 4 1999 12:05:56 AM Various settings AUTO 60 AWB F1.
Playing back a tape Various playback modes To operate video control buttons, set the POWER switch to VTR. To view a still picture (playback pause) Press X during playback. To resume normal playback, press N or X. To advance the tape Press M in the stop mode. To resume normal playback, press N. To rewind the tape Press m in the stop mode. To resume normal playback, press N. To change the playback direction Press on the Remote Commander during playback to reverse the playback direction.
Viewing the recording on TV Connect your camcorder to your TV or VCR with the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder to watch the playback picture on the TV screen. You can operate the video control buttons in the same way as when you monitor playback pictures on the LCD screen. When monitoring the playback picture on the TV screen, we recommend that you power your camcorder from a wall outlet using the AC power adaptor (p. 13). Refer to the operating instructions of your TV or VCR.
Viewing the recording on TV Using the AV cordless IR receiver Once you connect the AV cordless IR receiver (not supplied) to your TV or VCR, you can easily view the picture on your TV. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the AV cordless IR receiver. LASER LINK LASER LINK emitter Insert the recorded cassette into your camcorder. (1) After connecting your TV and AV cordless IR receiver, set the POWER switch on the AV cordless IR receiver to ON.
— Advanced Recording Operations — Recording a still image on a tape – Tape photo recording You can record a still picture. This mode is useful when you want to record a picture or when you print a picture using a video printer (not supplied). You can record about 510 pictures in the SP mode and about 765 pictures in the LP mode on a 60-minute tape. Besides the operation described here, your camcorder can record still pictures on “Memory Stick”s (p. 91).
Recording a still image on a tape – Tape photo recording Self-timer photo recording You can make a photo recording with the self-timer. This mode is useful when you want to record yourself. (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. (self-timer). The (self-timer) indicator appears on the LCD screen (2) Press or in the viewfinder. (3) Press PHOTO. Self-timer starts counting down from 10 with a beep sound. In the last two seconds of the countdown, the beep sound gets faster, then recording starts automatically.
Recording a still image on a tape – Tape photo recording Printing the still picture You can print a still picture by using the video printer (not supplied). Connect the video printer using the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder. Connect it to the AUDIO/VIDEO jack and connect the yellow plug of the cable to the video input of the video printer. Refer to the operating instructions of the video printer as well.
Adjusting the white balance manually You can manually adjust and set the white balance. This adjustment makes white subjects look white and allows more natural color balance. Normally white balance is automatically adjusted. In the standby/recording/memory mode, select a desired white balance mode in the menu settings (p. 76).
Using the wide mode You can record a 16:9 wide picture to watch on the 16:9 wide-screen TV (16:9WIDE). Black bands appear on the screen during recording in 16:9WIDE mode [a]. The picture during a playback on a normal TV [b] or on a wide-screen TV [c] is compressed in the widthwise direction. If you set the screen mode of the wide-screen TV to the full mode, you can watch pictures of normal images [d]. [a] [b] 16:9WIDE In the standby mode, set 16:9WIDE to ON in [d] in the menu settings (p. 76).
Using the fader function You can fade in or out to give your recording a professional appearance. [a] STBY REC FADER OVERLAP (Fade in only) [b] STBY REC MONOTONE When fading in, the picture gradually changes from black-and-white to color. When fading out the picture gradually changes from color to black-and-white. (1) When fading in [a] In the standby mode, press FADER until the desired fader indicator flashes.
Using the fader function Note You cannot use the following functions while using the fader function. Also, you cannot use the fader function while using the following functions. – Digital effect – Low lux mode of PROGRAM AE (Overlap function only) – NightShot +Slow shutter – Photo recording When START/STOP MODE is set to You cannot use the fader function. While in MEMORY mode You cannot use the fader function.
Using special effects – Picture effect You can digitally process images to obtain special effects like those in films or on TV. NEG. ART [a] : SEPIA : B&W : SOLARIZE [b] : SLIM [c] : STRETCH [d] : PASTEL [e] : MOSAIC [f] : [a] [b] The color and brightness of the picture is reversed. The picture gets sepia-toned. The picture appears in monochrome (black-and-white). The light intensity is clearer, and the picture looks like an illustration. The picture expands vertically. The picture expands horizontally.
Using special effects – Digital effect You can add special effects to recorded pictures using the various digital functions. The sound is recorded normally. STILL You can record a still picture so that it is superimposed on a moving picture. FLASH (FLASH MOTION) You can record still pictures successively at constant intervals. TRAIL You can record the picture so that an incidental image like a trail is left. SLOW SHTR (SLOW SHUTTER) You can slow down the shutter speed.
Using special effects – Digital effect (1) In the standby/recording mode, press DIGITAL EFFECT. The digital effect indicator appears. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired digital effect mode. The indicator changes as follows: STILL y FLASH y LUMI. y TRAIL y SLOW SHTR y OLD MOVIE (3) Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. The indicator lights up and the bars appear. In the STILL and LUMI. modes, the still picture is stored in memory. (4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the effect.
Using special effects – Digital effect When you turn the power off The digital effect will be automatically canceled. When recording in the slow shutter mode Auto focus may not be effective. Focus manually using a tripod.
Using the PROGRAM AE function You can select PROGRAM AE (Auto Exposure) mode to suit your specific shooting requirements. Spotlight mode This mode prevents people’s faces, for example, from appearing excessively white when shooting subjects lit by strong light in the theater. Soft portrait mode This mode brings out the subject while creating a soft background for subjects such as people or flowers. Sports lesson mode This mode minimizes shake on fast-moving subjects such as in tennis or golf.
Using the PROGRAM AE function (1) In the standby or memory mode, select PROGRAM AE in in the menu settings (p. 76). (2) Select the desired PROGRAM AE mode by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. The indicator changes as follows: y y y y y y MENU Set PROGRAM AE to AUTO in the menu settings (p. 76). Advanced Recording Operations To turn the PROGRAM AE function off Notes •In the spotlight, sports lesson and beach & ski modes, you cannot take close-ups.
Adjusting the exposure manually You can manually adjust and set the exposure. Adjust the exposure manually in the following cases: •The subject is backlit •Bright subject and dark background •To record dark pictures (e.g. night scenes) faithfully (1) In the standby/recording/memory mode, press EXPOSURE. The exposure indicator appears. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the brightness. EXPOSURE 1 2 To return to the automatic exposure mode Press EXPOSURE again.
Focusing manually You can gain better results by manually adjusting the focus in the following cases: •The autofocus mode is not effective when shooting – subjects through glass coated with water droplets – horizontal stripes – subjects with little contrast with backgrounds such as walls and sky •When you want to change the focus from a subject in the foreground to a subject in the background •Shooting a stationary subject when using a tripod 2 Advanced Recording Operations (1) Press FOCUS lightly in the
— Advanced Playback Operations — Playing back a tape with picture effects During playback, you can process a scene using the picture effect functions: NEG. ART, SEPIA, B&W and SOLARIZE. In the playback/playback pause mode, select the desired picture effect mode in the menu settings (p. 76). For details of each picture effect function, see page 38. MENU MANUAL SET P EFFECT RETURN OFF NEG.
Playing back a tape with digital effects During playback, you can process a scene using the digital effect functions: STILL, FLASH, LUMI. and TRAIL. (1) In the playback/playback pause mode, press DIGITAL EFFECT and turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial until the desired digital effect indicator (STILL, FLASH, LUMI. or TRAIL) flashes. (2) Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. The digital effect indicator lights up and the bars appear. In the STILL or LUMI.
Quickly locating a scene using the zero set memory function Your camcorder rewinds or advances the tape to locate the desired scene, and the searching automatically stops at the scene having a tape counter value of “0:00:00.” You can do this with the Remote Commander. (1) In the playback mode, press DISPLAY if the counter is not on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. (2) Press ZERO SET MEMORY at the point you want to locate later. The tape counter shows “0:00:00” and the ZERO SET MEMORY indicator flashes.
Searching the boundaries of recorded tape by title – Title search If you use a tape with cassette memory, you can search for the boundaries of recorded tape by title (Title search)(p. 114). Use the Remote Commander for this operation. 1 3 POWER LOCK TITLE SEARCH VTR SEARCH MODE OFF 1 2 3 4 5 6 HELLO! CONGRATULATIONS! HAPPY NEW YEAR! PRESENT GOOD MORNING WEDDING MEMORY CAMERA Advanced Playback Operations (1) Set the POWER switch to VTR. to ON in the menu settings (p. 76).
Searching a recording by date – Date search You can automatically search for the point where the recording date changes and start playback from that point (Date search). Use a tape with cassette memory for convenience. Use the Remote Commander for this operation. Use this function to check where recording dates change or to edit the tape at each recording date. Searching for the date by using cassette memory You can use this function only when playing back a tape with cassette memory (p. 114).
Searching a recording by date – Date search Note If one day’s recording is less than two minutes, your camcorder may not accurately find the point where the recording date changes. In the mark •The bar in the •The mark in the mark indicates the present point on the tape. indicates the actual point you are trying to search. If a tape has a blank portion between recorded portions The date search function may not work correctly.
Searching for a photo – Photo search/ Photo scan You can search for a still picture you have recorded on a mini DV tape (photo search). You can also search for still pictures one after another and display each picture for five seconds automatically regardless of cassette memory (photo scan). Use the Remote Commander for these operations. Use this function to check or edit still pictures.
Searching for a photo – Photo search/Photo scan Searching for a photo without using cassette memory To stop searching Press x. Scanning photo (1) Set the POWER switch to VTR. (2) Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly, until the photo scan indicator appears. The indicator changes as follows: TITLE SEARCH t DATE SEARCH t PHOTO SEARCH t PHOTO SCAN t no indicator (3) Press . or > on the Remote Commander. Each photo is played back for about five seconds automatically.
— Editing — Dubbing a tape Using the A/V connecting cable Connect your camcorder to the VCR using the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder. Set the input selector on the VCR to LINE, if available. (1) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to record over) into the VCR, and insert the recorded tape into your camcorder. (2) Set the input selector on the VCR to LINE. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the VCR. (3) Set the POWER switch to VTR.
Dubbing a tape Connect using an S video cable (not supplied) to obtain high-quality pictures With this connection, you do not need to connect the yellow (video) plug of the A/V connecting cable. Connect an S video cable (not supplied) to the S video jacks of both your camcorder and the VCR. This connection produces higher quality DV format pictures. Using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) Simply connect the i.
Editing partially on a DV tape – DV synchro-editing By simply selecting the scenes to edit, you can duplicate the desired portion on a tape, using other equipment connected with an i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) (not supplied). The scenes can be selected by frame. You can also use the Remote Commander for this operation. Since your camcorder exchanges digital signals, you can edit with little audio and video deterioration.
Editing partially on a DV tape – DV synchro-editing MARK 8,10 REW PLAY FF CHARGE 9,11 STOP 6 PAUSE REC OTHERS BEEP COMMANDER DISPLAY DV EDITING 7 OTHERS BEEP COMMANDER DISPLAY DV EDITING READY RETURN DV ED I T I NG I N OUT [MARK] : EXEC [MENU] : END 9 DV ED I T I NG I N OUT [MARK] : EXEC DV ED I T I NG STBY [MENU] : END Editing [MENU] : END [MENU] : END [MENU] : END DV ED I T I NG ED I T I NG [MENU] : END Notes •If you use other than Sony equipment with the DV jack, you cannot perf
Recording video or TV programs Using the A/V connecting cable You can record a tape from another VCR or a TV program from a TV that has video/ audio outputs. Use your camcorder as a recorder. (1) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to record over) into your camcorder. If you are recording a tape from the VCR, insert a recorded tape into the VCR. (2) Set the POWER switch to VTR on your camcorder. (3) Set DISPLAY in to LCD in the menu settings (p. 76). (4) Press MENU to erase the menu display.
Recording video or TV programs If your VCR is a monaural type Connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video output jack and the white or the red plug to the audio output jack on the VCR or the TV. When the white plug is connected, the left channel audio is output, and the red plug is connected, the right channel audio is output.
Recording video or TV programs Using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) Simply connect the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) (not supplied) to DV IN/OUT and to DV IN/OUT of the DV products. With digital-to-digital connection, video and audio signals are transmitted in digital form for high-quality editing. (1) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to record over) into your camcorder, and insert the recorded tape into the VCR. (2) Set the POWER switch to VTR.
Recording video or TV programs You can connect one VCR only using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) When you dub a picture in digital form The color of the display may be uneven. However this does not affect the dubbed picture. If you record playback pause picture with the DV IN/OUT jack The recorded picture becomes rough. And when you play back the picture using your camcorder, the picture may jitter. Before recording Make sure if the DV IN indicator appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder.
Inserting a scene from a VCR – Insert editing You can insert a new scene from a VCR onto your originally recorded tape by specifying the insert start and end points. Use the Remote Commander for this operation. Connections are the same as on page 55 or 58. Insert a cassette containing the desired scene to insert into the VCR. [a] [A] [b] [c] [B] [C] [A]: A tape that contains the scene to be superimposed [B]: A tape before editing [C]: A tape after editing (1) Set the POWER switch to VTR.
Inserting a scene from a VCR – Insert editing To change the insert end point Press ZERO SET MEMORY on the Remote Commander again after step 5 to erase the ZERO SET MEMORY indicator and begin from step 3. Using the Remote Commander In step 5, press zREC and MARK simultaneously, then immediately press X. And in step 6, press X at the scene where you want to start recording from.
Audio dubbing You can record an audio sound to add to the original sound on a tape by connecting audio equipment or a microphone. If you connect the audio equipment, you can add sound to your recorded tape by specifying starting and ending points. The original sound will not be erased. Use the Remote Commander for this operation.
Audio dubbing Dubbing with the AUDIO/VIDEO jack Audio equipment LINE OUT L R AUDIO L AUDIO R : Signal flow Do not connect the video (yellow) plug. Editing AUDIO/ VIDEO Dubbing with the built-in microphone No connection is necessary. Notes •When dubbing with the AUDIO/VIDEO jack, you can check the recorded picture on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder, and can check the recorded sound by using a speaker or headphones.
Audio dubbing Adding an audio sound on a recorded tape (1) Insert the recorded tape into your camcorder. (2) Set the POWER switch to VTR on your camcorder. (3) Locate the recording start point by pressing N on the Remote Commander. Then press X at the point where you want to start recording to set your camcorder to the playback pause mode. (4) Press AUDIO DUB on the Remote Commander. The green X indicator appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder.
Audio dubbing Notes •New sound cannot be recorded on a tape already recorded in the 16-bit mode (32 kHz, 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz) (p. 80). •New sound cannot be recorded on a tape already recorded in the LP mode. •You cannot add audio with the DV IN/OUT jack. If you make all the connections The audio input to be recorded will take precedence over others in the following order. •MIC (PLUG IN POWER) jack •Intelligent accessory shoe •AUDIO/VIDEO jack •Built-in microphone Editing If an i.
Superimposing a title If you use a tape with cassette memory, you can superimpose the title while recording or after recording. When you play back the tape, the title is displayed for five seconds from the point where you superimposed it. You can select one of eight preset titles and two custom titles (p. 72). You can also select the color, size and position of titles. VACATION (1) Press TITLE to display the title menu in the standby/recording/playback/ playback pause mode.
Superimposing a title 1 PRESET TITLE HELLO! HAPPY BIRTHDAY HAPPY HOLIDAYS CONGRATULATIONS! OUR SWEET BABY WEDDING VACATION THE END TITLE [T I TLE] : END 2 PRESET TITLE HELLO! HAPPY BIRTHDAY HAPPY HOLIDAYS CONGRATULATIONS! OUR SWEET BABY WEDDING VACATION THE END PRESET TITLE HELLO! HAPPY BIRTHDAY HAPPY HOLIDAYS CONGRATULATIONS! OUR SWEET BABY WEDDING VACATION THE END RETURN [T I TLE] : END [T I TLE] : END 4 PRESET TITLE HELLO! HAPPY BIRTHDAY HAPPY HOLIDAYS CONGRATULATIONS! OUR SWEET BABY WEDDING VA
Superimposing a title Title setting • The title color changes as follows: WHITE y YELLOW y VIOLET y RED y CYAN y GREEN y BLUE • The title size changes as follows: SMALL y LARGE You cannot input more than 12 characters in LARGE size. • If you select the title size “SMALL,” you have nine choices for the title position. If you select the title size “LARGE,” you have eight choices for the title position.
Superimposing a title Erasing a title (1) (2) (3) (4) Set the POWER switch to VTR. Press MENU to display the menu. , then press the dial. Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select TITLEERASE, then press the dial. Title erase display appears. (5) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the title you want to erase, then press the dial. “ERASE OK ?” indicator appears.
Making your own titles You can make up to two titles and store them in cassette memory. Each title can have up to 20 characters. (1) Press TITLE in the standby/playback/playback pause mode. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press the dial. (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the first line (CUSTOM1) or second line (CUSTOM2), then press the dial. (4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the column of the desired character, then press the dial.
Making your own titles To change a title you have stored In step 3, select CUSTOM1 or CUSTOM2, depending on which title you want to change, then press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select [C], then press the dial to delete the title. The last character is erased. Enter the new title as desired. If you take five minutes or longer to enter characters in the standby mode while a cassette is in your camcorder The power automatically goes off.
Labeling a cassette If you use a tape with cassette memory, you can label a cassette. The label can consist of up to 10 characters and is stored in cassette memory. When you insert the labeled cassette and set the POWER switch to ON, the label is displayed for about five seconds. (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) Insert the cassette you want to label. Set the POWER switch to VTR. Press MENU to display the menu. , then press the dial.
Labeling a cassette To enter a space Select [ ], then select the blank part. To change the label you have made Insert the cassette to change the label, and operate in the same way to make a new label. If you set the write-protect tab of the tape to lock You cannot label the tape. Slide the write-protect tab to release the write protection. If you have superimposed titles in the cassette When the label is displayed, up to four titles also appear.
— Customizing Your Camcorder — Changing the menu settings To change the mode settings in the menu settings, select the menu items with the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial. The default settings can be partially changed. First, select the icon, then the menu item and then the mode. (1) In the standby, VTR, or MEMORY mode, press MENU. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired icon, then press the dial to set. (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired item, then press the dial to set.
Changing the menu settings To make the menu display disappear Press MENU. Menu items are displayed as the following icons: MANUAL SET CAMERA SET VTR SET LCD/VF SET MEMORY SET CM SET TAPE SET SETUP MENU OTHERS Selecting the mode setting of each item z is the default setting. Meaning POWER switch PROGRAM AE To suit your specific shooting requirement (p. 42). CAMERA MEMORY P EFFECT To add special effects like those in films or on TV to images (p. 38).
Changing the menu settings Icon/item HiFi SOUND POWER switch Mode Meaning z STEREO To play back a stereo tape or dual sound track tape with main and sub sound (p. 115). 1 To play back a stereo tape with the left sound or a dual sound tape with main sound. 2 To play back a stereo tape with the right sound or a dual sound track tape with sub sound. AUDIO MIX To adjust the balance between the stereo 1 and stereo 2 (p. 66).
Changing the menu settings Icon/item CONTINUOUS QUALITY IMAGE SIZE PRINT MARK Mode Meaning POWER switch z OFF Not to record continuously. MEMORY ON To record pictures continuously (p. 92). MULTI SCRN To record nine pictures continuously (p. 92). z SUPER FINE (SFN) FINE (FINE) To record still pictures in the fine image quality mode, using the “Memory Stick” (p. 87). STANDARD (STD) To record still pictures in the standard image quality mode, using the “Memory Stick” (p. 87).
Changing the menu settings Icon/item CM SEARCH Mode Meaning POWER switch z ON To search using cassette memory (p. 49). VTR OFF TITLEERASE TITLE DSPL z ON OFF To search without using cassette memory. To erase the title you have superimposed (p. 71). VTR CAMERA To display the title you have superimposed. VTR Not to display the title. TAPE TITLE To label a cassette (p. 74). VTR CAMERA ERASE ALL To erase all the data in cassette memory. VTR CAMERA To record in the SP (Standard Play) mode.
Changing the menu settings Icon/item Meaning qREMAIN z AUTO To display the remaining tape bar: • for about eight seconds after your camcorder is turned on and calculates the remaining amount of tape • for about eight seconds after a cassette is inserted and your camcorder calculates the remaining amount of tape • for about eight seconds after N is pressed in VTR mode • for about eight seconds after DISPLAY is pressed to display the screen indicators • for the period of tape rewinding, forwarding or pict
Changing the menu settings Icon/item Mode WORLD TIME BEEP z MELODY COMMANDER VTR CAMERA MEMORY To cancel the melody and beep sound. z LCD z ON OFF DV EDITING To output the melody when you start/stop recording or when an unusual condition occurs on your camcorder. To output the beep instead of the melody. V-OUT/LCD REC LAMP CAMERA MEMORY OFF z ON POWER switch To set the clock to the local time. Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to set a time difference.
Resetting the date and time The default clock setting is set to Tokyo time for the models sold in Japan, and New York time for other models. If you do not use your camcorder for about six months, the date and time settings may be released (bars may appear) because the vanadium-lithium battery installed in your camcorder will have been discharged (p. 127). First, set the year, then the month, the day, the hour and then the minute. (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) Press MENU to display the menu in the standby mode.
— “Memory Stick” Operations — Using a “Memory Stick” – introduction You can record and play back still images on a “Memory Stick” supplied with your camcorder. You can easily play back, record or delete still images. You can exchange image data with other equipment such as a personal computer etc., using the Serial port adaptor for Memory Stick supplied with your camcorder or PC card adaptor for Memory Stick (not supplied).
Using a “Memory Stick” – introduction Formatting the supplied “Memory Stick” Formatting with this camcorder is not required. The “Memory Stick” has been formatted in the FAT-format at factory. “Memory Stick” supplied with your camcorder •Sample images are recorded in the “Memory Stick” (p. 97). Note that these images will be deleted if you format the “Memory Stick.” •Stick the supplied label on the labeling position to prevent the accidental erasure.
Using a “Memory Stick” – introduction Inserting a “Memory Stick” Insert a “Memory Stick” with the Sony logo pointing toward the LCD panel and the b mark pointing inward. Access lamp To eject a “Memory Stick” Press MEMORY RELEASE. MEMORY RELEASE When the access lamp is lit or flashing Never shake or strike your camcorder. Do not turn the power off , eject a “Memory Stick” or remove the battery pack. Otherwise, the image data breakdown may occur.
Using a “Memory Stick” – introduction Selecting image quality mode You can select image quality mode in still picture recording. Default setting is SUPER FINE. (1) Set the POWER switch to VTR or MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the right (unlock) position. (2) Press MENU to display the menu. , then press the dial. (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select (4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select QUALITY, then press the dial.
Using a “Memory Stick” – introduction Image quality settings Setting Meaning SUPER FINE (SFN) This is the highest image quality in your camcorder. The number of still images you can record is less than FINE. The image is compressed to about 1/3. SFN appears on the screen. FINE (FINE) Use this mode when you want to record high quality images. The image is compressed to about 1/6. FINE appears on the screen. STANDARD (STD) This is the standard image quality. The image is compressed to about 1/10.
Using a “Memory Stick” – introduction Selecting the image size You can select the image size from two settings: 1152 × 864 or 640 × 480. However, the image size in VTR mode is automatically set to “640 × 480,” even if you have selected “1152 × 864.” (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the right (unlock) position. (2) Press MENU to display the menu. , then press the dial.
Using a “Memory Stick” – introduction The approximate number of images you can record on a “Memory Stick” The approximate number of images you can record on “Memory Stick” that is formatted using this camcorder varies depending on which image quality mode you select and the complexity of the subject.
Recording still images on “Memory Stick”s – Memory photo recording You can record still pictures on “Memory Stick”s. Before operation Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the right (unlock) position. (2) Keep pressing PHOTO lightly until the desired still picture appears. The green z mark stops flashing, then lights up.
Recording still images on “Memory Stick”s – Memory photo recording While you are recording a still image You can neither turn off the power nor press PHOTO. When you press PHOTO on the Remote Commander Your camcorder immediately records the image that is on the screen when you press the button. Notes •When recording still images at step 2 with the PHOTO button pressed lightly, the image momentarily flickers. This is not a malfunction.
Recording still images on “Memory Stick”s – Memory photo recording LOCK LOCK OFF 2 POWER VTR 1 4 3 MEMORY SET CONT I NUOUS QUAL I TY IMAGE SIZE PR I NT MARK PROTECT SL I DE SHOW DELETE ALL FORMAT MEMORY SET CONT I NUOUS OFF QUAL I TY IMAGE SIZE PR I NT MARK PROTECT SL I DE SHOW DELETE ALL FORMAT RETURN [MENU] : END 5 MEMORY SET CONT I NUOUS OFF ON QUAL I TY MULT I SCRN IMAGE SIZE PR I NT MARK PROTECT SL I DE SHOW DELETE ALL FORMAT RETURN [MENU] : END MEMORY SET CONT I NUOUS ON QUAL I TY IMAGE SI
Recording still images on “Memory Stick”s – Memory photo recording Self-timer memory photo recording You can make a memory photo recording with the self-timer. This mode is useful when you want to record yourself. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the right (unlock) position. (self-timer) in the standby mode. The (self-timer) indicator appears (2) Press on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. (3) Press PHOTO.
Superimposing a still picture in a “Memory Stick” on a moving picture – MEMORY MIX You can superimpose a still picture you have recorded on a “Memory Stick” on the top of the moving picture you are recording. M. CHROM (Memory chromakey) You can swap a blue area of a still picture such as an illustration or a frame with a moving picture. M. LUMI (Memory luminancekey) You can swap a brighter area of a still picture such as a handwritten illustration or title with a moving picture.
Superimposing a still picture in a “Memory Stick” on a moving picture – MEMORY MIX Before operation Insert a recorded “Memory Stick” and a mini DV tape to be recorded into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. (2) Press MEMORY PLAY in the standby mode. The last recorded or last composed image appears on the lower part of the screen as a thumbnail image. (3) Press MEMORY+/– or +/– on the Remote Commander to select the still picture you want to superimpose.
Superimposing a still picture in a “Memory Stick” on a moving picture – MEMORY MIX Items to be adjusted M. CHROM The color (blue) scheme of the area in the still picture which is to be swapped with a moving picture M. LUMI The color (bright) scheme of the area in the still picture which is to be swapped with a moving picture C. CHROM The color (blue) scheme of the area in the moving picture which is to be swapped with a still picture The fewer bars there are on the screen, the stronger the effect.
Recording an image from a mini DV tape as a still image Your camcorder can read moving picture data recorded on a mini DV tape and record it as a still image on a “Memory Stick.” Your camcorder can also take in moving picture data through the input connector and record it as a still image on a “Memory Stick.” Before operation Insert a recorded mini DV tape and a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to VTR. (2) Press N. The picture recorded on the mini DV tape is played back.
Recording an image from a mini DV tape as a still image Titles have already recorded on mini DV tapes You cannot record the titles on “Memory Stick”s. The title does not appear while you are recording a still picture with PHOTO. When you press PHOTO on the Remote Commander Your camcorder immediately records the image that is on the screen when you press the button. Recording a still image from other equipment (1) Set the POWER switch to VTR and set DISPLAY in to LCD in the menu settings.
Recording an image from a mini DV tape as a still image When recording the image through the DV S VIDEO DV IN/OUT jack LANC DV IN/OUT DV IN/OUT : Signal flow i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) (not supplied) Connect using an S video cable (not supplied) to obtain high-quality pictures With this connection, you do not need to connect the yellow (video) plug of the A/V connecting cable. Connect an S video cable (not supplied) to the S (S1) video jacks of both your camcorder and the VCR/TV.
Copying still images from a mini DV tape – Photo save Using the search function, you can automatically take in only still images from mini DV tapes and record them on a “Memory Stick” in sequence. Before operation •Insert a recorded mini DV tape into your camcorder and rewind the tape. •Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. (1) (2) (3) (4) Set the POWER switch to VTR. Press MENU to display the menu. , then press the dial.
Copying still images from a mini DV tape – Photo save To stop or end copying Press MENU. When the memory of the “Memory Stick” is full “MEMORY FULL” appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder, and the copying stops. Insert another “Memory Stick” and repeat the procedure from step 2. Image size of still pictures Image size is automatically set to 640 × 480. When the access lamp is lit or flashing Never shake or strike your camcorder.
Viewing a still picture – Memory photo playback You can play back still images recorded on a “Memory Stick.” You can also play back six images at a time by selecting the index screen. Before operation Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to VTR or MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the right (unlock) position. (2) Press OPEN to open the LCD panel. (3) Press MEMORY PLAY. The last recorded image is displayed.
Viewing a still picture – Memory photo playback Screen indicators during still image playback 1152 DSC00006 Image size Image number/ Total number of recorded images 6 / 15 MEMORY PLAY Print mark Protect indicator Data file name Playing back six recorded images at a time (index screen) You can play back six recorded images at a time. This function is especially useful when searching for a particular image. (1) Set the POWER switch to VTR or MEMORY.
Viewing a still picture – Memory photo playback To return to the normal playback screen (single screen) Press MEMORY +/– to move the B mark to the image you want to display on full screen, then press MEMORY PLAY. Files modified with personal computers These files may not be displayed on the index screen. Image files shot with other equipment may not be displayed on the index screen either. Note When displaying the index screen, the number appears above each image.
Copying the image recorded on “Memory Stick”s to mini DV tapes You can copy still images or titles recorded on a “Memory Stick” and record them to a mini DV tape. Before operation Insert a mini DV tape for recording and a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to VTR. (2) Using the video control buttons, search a point where you want to record the desired still image. Set the mini DV tape to playback pause mode.
Copying the image recorded on “Memory Stick”s to mini DV tapes Note on the index screen You cannot record the index screen. Image data modified with personal computers or shot with other equipment You may not be able to copy them with your camcorder. If you press DISPLAY in the standby or recording mode You can see memory playback and the file name indicators in addition to the indicators pertinent to mini DV tapes, such as the time code indicator.
Playing back images continuously – SLIDE SHOW You can automatically play back images in sequence. This function is useful especially when checking recorded images or during a presentation. Before operation Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the right (unlock) position. (2) Press MENU to display the menu. (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press the dial.
Preventing accidental erasure – Image protection To prevent accidental erasure of important images, you can protect selected images. Before operation Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VTR. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the right (unlock) position. (2) Play back the image you want to protect (p. 103). (3) Press MENU to display the menu. , then press the dial.
Deleting images You can delete images stored in a “Memory Stick.” Deleting selected images Before operation Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VTR. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the right (unlock) position. (2) Play back the image you want to delete (p. 103). (3) Press MEMORY DELETE. “DELETE?” appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. (4) Press MEMORY DELETE again. The selected image is deleted.
Deleting images Deleting all the images You can delete all the unprotected images in a “Memory Stick.” Before operation Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the right (unlock) position. (2) Press MENU to display the menu. (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press the dial. (4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select DELETE ALL, then press the dial.
Deleting images To cancel deleting all the images in the “Memory Stick” Select RETURN in step 4, then press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. While “DELETING” appears Do not turn the POWER switch or press any buttons.
Writing a print mark – PRINT MARK You can specify the recorded still image to print out. This function is useful for printing out still images later. Your camcorder conforms with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standard for specifying the still images to print out. Before operation Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VTR. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the right (unlock) position. (2) Play back the image to be printed out (p. 103).
— Additional Information — Usable cassettes Selecting cassette types You can use the mini DV cassette only*. You cannot use any other 8 mm, Hi8, Digital8, VHS, VHSC, S-VHS, S-VHSC, Betamax, ED Betamax or DV cassette. * There are two types of mini DV cassettes: with cassette memory and without cassette memory. Tapes with cassette memory have (Cassette Memory) mark. Sony mark to enjoy your camcorder fully. recommends that you use a tape with The IC memory is built in the cassette with cassette memory.
Usable cassettes Audio mode 12-bit mode: The original sound can be recorded in stereo 1, and the new sound in stereo 2 in 32 kHz. The balance between stereo 1 and stereo 2 can be adjusted by selecting AUDIO MIX in the menu settings during playback. Both sounds can be played back. 16-bit mode: A new sound cannot be recorded but the original sound can be recorded in high quality. Moreover, it can also play back sound recorded in 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz.
Troubleshooting If you run into any problem using your camcorder, use the following table to troubleshoot the problem. If the problem persists, disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer. If “C:ss:ss” appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder, the self-diagnosis display function has worked. See page 122. In the recording mode Symptom START/STOP does not operate. Recording stops in a few seconds. The power goes off. The image on the viewfinder screen is not clear.
Troubleshooting Symptom Some tiny white spots appear on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. An unknown picture is displayed on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. The picture is recorded in incorrect or unnatural colors. Picture appears too bright, and the subject does not appear on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. The click of the shutter does not sound. A horizontal black band appears when shooting a TV screen or computer screen.
Troubleshooting Symptom Displaying the recorded date, date search function does not work. The new sound added to the recorded tape is not heard. The title is not displayed. The sound is muted or images do not appear when monitoring images through TV. Cause and/or Corrective Actions • The tape has no cassette memory. c Use a tape with cassette memory. (p. 50, 114) • CM SEARCH is set to OFF in the menu settings. c Set it to ON. (p. 76) • The tape has a blank portion in the recorded portion. (p.
Troubleshooting Symptom The cassette cannot be removed from the holder. The % and Z indicators flash and no functions except for cassette ejection work. indicator does not appear when using a tape with cassette memory. Remaining tape indicator is not displayed. Cause and/or Corrective Actions • The power source is disconnected. c Connect it firmly. (p. 10, 13) • The battery is dead. c Use a charged battery pack. (p. 10, 11) • Moisture condensation has occurred.
Troubleshooting Symptom The photo save function does not work. Cause and/or Corrective Actions • The write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to LOCK. c Set the tab to write. (p. 84) • The battery pack is dead. c Install a charged battery pack or use the AC power adaptor instead of the battery pack. (p. 10, 13) Others Symptom The title is not recorded. The cassette label is not recorded. While editing using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable), recording picture cannot be monitored.
Troubleshooting Symptom The Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder does not work. The picture from a TV or VCR does not appear even when your camcorder is connected to outputs on the TV or VCR. The melody or beep sounds for five seconds. When charging the battery pack, the CHARGE lamp does not light. While charging the battery pack, the CHARGE lamp flashes. The camcorder is immediately turned off even if the amount of the battery remaining time is enough to operate.
Self-diagnosis display Your camcorder has a self-diagnosis display function. This function displays the current condition of your camcorder as a 5-digit code (a combination of a letter and figures) on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. If a 5-digit code is displayed, check the following code chart. The last two digits (indicated by ss) will differ depending on the state of your camcorder. Viewfinder (or LCD screen) C:21:00 Self-diagnosis display •C:ss:ss You can service your camcorder yourself.
Warning indicators and messages If indicators and messages appear on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder, check the following: See the page in parentheses “( )” for more information. Warning indicators The video heads are dirty Slow flashing: •You need to clean the heads using the Sony DVM12CL cleaning cassette (not supplied) (p. 127). Fast flashing: •The battery is dead (p. 11). Depending on conditions, the E indicator may flash, even if there are five to 10 minutes remaining.
Warning indicators and messages Warning messages • CLOCK SET Reset the date and time (p. 83). • FOR “InfoLITHIUM” Use an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (p. 11). BATTERY ONLY • MEMORY FULL The “Memory Stick” is full in photo save function (p. 102). • CLEANING CASSETTE The video heads are dirty (p. 127). • • FULL The tape cassette memory is full (p. 70).* 16BIT AUDIO MODE is set to 16BIT.* You cannot dub new sound (p. 80). • REC MODE REC MODE is set to LP.* You cannot dub new sound (p. 80).
Using your camcorder abroad Using your camcorder abroad You can use your camcorder in any country or area with the AC power adaptor supplied with your camcorder within 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. When charging the battery pack, use a commercially available AC plug adaptor [a], if necessary, depending on the design of the wall outlet [b]. AC-L10A/L10B/L10C [a] [b] Your camcorder is an NTSC system based camcorder.
Maintenance information and precautions Moisture condensation If your camcorder is brought directly from a cold place to a warm place, moisture may condense inside your camcorder, on the surface of the tape, or on the lens. In this condition, the tape may stick to the head drum and be damaged or your camcorder may not operate correctly. If there is moisture inside your camcorder, the beep sounds and the % indicator flashes.
Maintenance information and precautions Maintenance information Cleaning the video head To ensure normal recording and clear pictures, clean the video heads. The video head may be dirty when: •mosaic-pattern noise appears on the playback picture. •playback pictures do not move. •playback pictures do not appear. •the x indicator and “ CLEANING CASSETTE” message appear one after another or the x indicator flashes on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder.
Maintenance information and precautions Precautions Camcorder operation • Operate your camcorder on 7.2 V (battery pack) or 8.4 V (AC power adaptor). • For DC or AC operation, use the accessories recommended in this operating instructions. • If any solid object or liquid get inside the casing, unplug your camcorder and have it checked by a Sony dealer before operating it any further. • Avoid rough handling or mechanical shock. Be particularly careful of the lens.
Maintenance information and precautions •The unit becomes warm during use. This is not a malfunction. •Do not place the unit in locations that are: – Extremely hot or cold – Dusty or dirty – Very humid – Vibrating Battery pack Notes on dry batteries To avoid possible damage from battery leakage or corrosion, observe the following: •Be sure to insert the batteries with the + – polarities matched to the + – marks. •Dry batteries are not rechargeable. •Do not use a combination of new and old batteries.
Specifications Video camera recorder System Video recording system 2 rotary heads Helical scanning system Audio recording system Rotary heads, PCM system Quantization: 12 bits (Fs 32 kHz, stereo 1, stereo 2), 16 bits (Fs 48 kHz, stereo) Video signal NTSC color, EIA standards Usable cassette Mini DV cassette with the mark printed Tape speed SP: Approx. 18.81 mm/s LP: Approx. 12.56 mm/s Recording/playback time (using cassette DVM60) SP: 1 hour LP: 1.
— Quick Reference — Identifying the parts and controls Camcorder 4 1 5 6 7 2 8 3 9 0 6 Eyecup 2 OPEN button (p. 16, 25) 7 Viewfinder (p. 18) 3 LCD screen (p. 16) 8 MEMORY RELEASE button (p. 86) 4 Microphone (p. 65) 9 FADER button (p. 36) 5 Intelligent accessory shoe (p. 64) 0 OPEN/ZEJECT lever (p. 14) Quick Reference 1 Lens cap (p. 15) This mark indicates that this product is a genuine accessory for Sony video products.
Identifying the parts and controls qa qs qh qd qj qf qk qg ql w; wa wh ws wj wd wk wf wl wg qa MEMORY PLAY button (p. 96) wa LOCK switch (p. 16) qs END SEARCH button (p. 24) ws qd DIGITAL EFFECT button (p. 40) wd Viewfinder lens adjustment lever (p. 18) qf VOLUME buttons (p. 25) qg TITLE button (p. 68) qh MEMORY INDEX button (p. 104) qj MEMORY DELETE button (p. 110) qk MEMORY +/– buttons (p. 96, 103) ql DISPLAY button (p. 26) w; MENU button (p. 76) 132 (self-timer) button (p.
Identifying the parts and controls ef e; eg ea eh es ej ed e; Battery pack/Battery terminal cover (p. 10) es DC IN jack cover (p. 11) ed CHARGE lamp (p. 11) eg “Memory Stick” slot (p. 86) eh BATT (battery) RELEASE lever (p. 10) ej Video control buttons (p. 25, 28, 57) x STOP (stop) m REW (rewind) N PLAY (playback) M FF (Fast-forward) X PAUSE (pause) z REC (recording) The control buttons light up when you set the POWER switch to VTR.
Identifying the parts and controls ek rh el rj r; rk ra rl rs t; rd ta rf ts rg td ek NIGHTSHOT switch (p. 22) rh PHOTO button (p. 31, 91) el MIC jack (PLUG IN POWER) (p. 64) Connect an external microphone (not supplied). This jack also accepts a “plug-in-power” microphone. rj +SLOW SHTR button (p. 22) r; LASER LINK button (p. 30) t; Focus ring (p. 45) ra Cassette compartment (p. 14) ta Infrared rays emitter (p. 22, 30) rs START/STOP MODE switch (p.
Identifying the parts and controls tf tj tg tk th tf The DV IN/OUT jack is i.LINK compatible. tg i (headphones) jack tj LANC jack tk S VIDEO jack (p. 29, 33, 55, 59) Quick Reference DV IN/OUT jack (p. 55, 60, 100) This “i.LINK” mark is a trademark of Sony Corporation and indicates that this product is in agreement with IEEE 13941995 specifications and their revisions. th AUDIO/VIDEO jack (p. 29, 33, 54, 58, 65, 99) Fastening the grip strap Fasten the grip strap firmly.
Identifying the parts and controls Remote Commander The buttons that have the same name on the Remote Commander as on your camcorder function identically to the buttons on your camcorder. 1 2 3 4 5 6 9 0 qa qs 7 8 1 Transmitter Point toward the remote sensor to control your camcorder after turning on your camcorder. 9 DATA CODE button (p. 27) 2 ZERO SET MEMORY button (p. 48) qs ./> buttons (p. 49, 50, 52) 3 PHOTO button (p. 31, 91) qd AUDIO DUB button (p. 66) 4 DISPLAY button (p.
Identifying the parts and controls To prepare the Remote Commander Insert two size AA (R6) batteries by matching the + and – polarities on the batteries to the + – marks inside the battery compartment. Notes on the Remote Commander •Point the remote sensor away from strong light sources such as direct sunlight or overhead lighting. Otherwise, the Remote Commander may not function properly. •Your camcorder works in the commander mode VTR 2.
Identifying the parts and controls Operation indicators 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 0 min – ST I LL 1 6 : 9W I DE NEG . ART STBY + AUTO 6 0 AWB F11 8 0:1 2:3 4 1 2 min Z ERO S E T M E MO R Y END SEARCH 16B I T DSC0 0 0 0 1 2 Remaining battery time indicator (p. 20) 3 Zoom indicator (p. 19)/Exposure indicator (p. 44)/Data file name indicator (p. 84) 4 Digital effect indicator (p. 39)/FADER indicator (p. 36) /MEMORY MIX indicator (p. 95) 5 16:9WIDE indicator (p. 35) 6 Picture effect indicator (p.
Quick Function Guide Functions to adjust exposure (in the recording mode) •In a dark place •In insufficient light •In dark environments such as sunset, fireworks, or general night views •Shooting backlit subjects •In spotlight, such as at the theater or a formal event •In strong light or reflected light, such as at a beach in midsummer or on a ski slope NIGHTSHOT (p. 22) Low lux mode (p. 42) Sunset & moon mode (p. 42) BACK LIGHT (p. 21) Spotlight mode (p. 42) Beach & ski mode (p.
Index A, B I, J, K, L R AC power adaptor .................. 11 Adjusting viewfinder ............. 18 ANTI GROUND SHOOTING ................................................ 20 Audio dubbing ........................ 64 AUDIO MIX ............................ 78 Audio mode ............................. 80 AUTO SHTR ............................ 77 A/V connecting cable .................................... 29, 54, 58 BACK LIGHT .......................... 21 Battery pack ............................. 10 Beep ....
