Digital Video Camera Recorder Mini_ Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual it for future reference. Owner's The model thoroughly, and retain Record 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-PClO1 Model No. AC* Serial No. Serial No.
Welcome! Congrat ulaBons on your purchase of this Sony llandycam. With your ltandycam, you can capture llfe's precious moments with superior picture and sound quality. Your Handycam is loaded with advanced features, but at the same time it is very easy to use. You wiB soon be producing enjoy for years to come. To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.
Checking supplied Make sure that the following accessories [] [] [] AC-L10A/L10B/L10C adaptor AC power (1), Power cord (1) (p. 15) [] NP-FM50 [] A/V connecting battery [] Wireless Remote pack (1) (p. 14, 15) cable (1) (p. 43) Commander (1) (p. 221) [] accessories Size AA (R6) battery for Remote Commander (2) (p. 221) are supplied with your camcorder. [] [] [] [] [] Lens cap (1) (p. 24) [] "Memory Stick" (1) (p. 113) [] USB cable (1) (p.
Main Features from your camcorder using the USB cable Ip. 176) • Converting an analog signal into digital to capture images onto your computer 4 (p.
Main Features Other uses Functions to adjust exposure in recording • BACK LIGHT/P. 32} • NightShot/Super NightShot/Color Slow Shutter • PROGRAM AE (p. 60/ • White balance tp. 49) • Adjusting the exposure manually (p. 63) • Flexible Spot Meter (p. 64) Functions to gwe images more impact • Digital zoom [MENU] ,p. 29) The default setting is set to OFF. (To zoom greater zoom power in D ZOOM in the menu settings. • Fader _p. 53/ • Picture effect _p. 56) • Digital effect tp. 57) • Titles p.
Table of contents Checking Main supplied Features Quick Start - Recording - Recording Getting accessories .............. ............................... 3 4 Guide on a tape ............................. 8 on a "Memory Stick" ...... 10 started Using this manual ................................. 12 Step I Preparing the power supply .... 14 Installing the battery pack ............. 14 Charging the battery pack ............. Connecting to a wall outlet ........... Step 2 Setting the date and time .
Table of contents Recording a picture from a tape as a moving picture ............................. 139 Recording edited pictures from a tape as a moving picture - Digital program editing (on "Memory Stick"s) .................. Copying still images from a tape - PHOTO SAVE ............................ Viewing a still image - Memory photo playback .......... Viewing a moving picture - MPEG movie playback ............. Enlarging still images recorded on "Memory Stick's - Memory PB ZOOM ...................
Quick Start Guide - Recording on a tape This chapter introduces you to the basic features to record pictures on tapes of your camcorder. See the page in parentheses "( for more information. Pull down camcorder Use the battery pack when using your camcorder the Holding Grip to hold your as illustrated. outdoors (p. 14). Open the iack cover. AC Connect the plug with its • mark facing the Holding Grip.
O Remove the lens Cap. } _ Set the POWER CAMERA press OPEN to switch to while pressing ] the small green button. open the LCD panel. The picture appears on the _creen. Viewfindel When tl_e LCD panel is closed, pull out the viewfinder until it clicks. _ Adjust the viewfinder lens to your eyesight (p. 28). Press START/STOP. Your camcorder stop recording, press START/ STOP again. When you purchase your camcorder, the clock _tting is set to off.
Quick Start Guide - Recording ona "Memory Stick" This chapter introduces you to the basic features to record on a "Memory Stick" of your camcorder. See the page in parentheses "( )" for more information. Pull clown the Holding Grip to hold your camcorder as illustrated. Use the battery pack when using your camcorder outdoors (p. 14). Open the jack cover. AC power adaptor (supplied) Connect the plug with its • mark facing the Holding Grip.
[ _1_ Remove theiens Cap. } _ Press PHOTO lightly. [o,,o soP toope N thoLcD 1 [ panel. The picture the screen ' appears on 1-_-_-]_ I 14 _ I _;_ out the viewfinder until it clicks. Adjust the viewfinder lens to your eyesight [ _ [ _ (p. 28). _ _ _j2}- _ "_ _dl _, _/_ _[/ _ _ P ' _ O o :O OyWEf_A swi chto small green button. _ Make salre that the LOCK switch"' _ofhe" ' ...... right ....... (unlOCk) pOS_lon.
- Getting started- Using this manual As you read through this manual, buttons and settings on your camcorder are shown capital letters. e.g. Set the POWER switch to CAMEI_. When you carry out an operation, you can hoar a beep sound to indicate that the operation is being carried out. Your camcorder your camcorder. is based on the DV format. You can only use mini DV cassettes with We recommend that you use a tape with cassette memory CIfl.
Using this manual Lens and LCD screen/finder (on mounted • The LCD screen and the finder are manufactured models only) using extremely high-precision technology, so over 99.99% of the pixels are operational fur effective use. However, there may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue or green in color) that constantly appear on the LCD screen and the finder. These points are normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in any way.
Step 1 Preparing (1) While sliding the power BATT (battery) release lever supply in the direction of the arrow O, slide the battery terminal cover in the direction of the arrow O. (2) Insert the battery pack in the direction of the arrow until it clicks. 2 To remove the battery pack The battery pack is removed in the same way as the battery terminal cover. Note on the battery terminal cover To protect the battery terminals, install the battery is removed.
Step 1 Preparing the power supply Use the battery pack after charging it for your camcorder. Your camcorder operates only with the _InfoLITHIUM" battery See page 205 for details of the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack. (1) Install the battery pack on your camcorder. (2) Open the jack cover and connect the AC power adaptor camcorder to the DC IN jack with the plug's • mark (3) Connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor. pack (M series). c_ supplied facing with your the Holding Grip.
Step 1 Preparing Charging Battery the power supply time pack NP-FM50 Full charge (supplied) 150 NP-FM70 240 NP-QM71 260 NP-FM90 330 NP-FM91/QM91 Approximate 360 minutes at 25 °C (77 °F) to charge an empty The charging time may increase if the battery's because of the ambient temperature.
Step 1 Preparing the power supply Note Approximate recording time and playing time at 25 °C (77 °F). The battery shorter if you use your camcorder in a cold environment. If the power goes off although the battery remaining battery pack has enough power to operate Charge the battery pack fully again so that the indication indicator is correct. Recommended charging temperature We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient to 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F).
Step 1 Preparing the power supply When you use your camcorder for a long time, we recommend wall outlet using the AC power adaptor. (1) Open the jack cover and connect the AC power camcorder to the DC IN jack on your camcorder the Holding Grip. (2) Connect the power cord to the AC power (3) Connect cord to a wall outlet. the power that you power adaptor supplied with the plug's it from a with your • mark facing adaptor.
Step 2 Setting the date and time Set the date and time when you u_ your camcorder for the first time. "CLOCK SET" will be displayed each time you set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY unless you set the date and time settings. If you do not use your camcorder for about three months, the date and time settings may be relea_d (bars may appear) because the builtqn rechargeable battery installed in your camcorder will have been discharged (p. 211).
Step 2 Setting the date and time The year changes as follows: 1995 _---- - - ---_ 20_)2 _--. - - ---_ 2079 t To return Press EX1T. to FN If you do not set the date and time " and "- -:- -:--" are recorded "Memory Stick". on the data code of the tape and the Note on the time indicator The internal clock of your camcorder - 12:00 AM stands for midnight. - 12:00 PM stands for noon. 2O uses a 12_hour cycle.
Step 3 Inserting (1) Prepare the power a cassette source. (2) Slide OPEN/_--EJECT d 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. (4) Close the cassette compartment by pressing the _ mark on the cassette compartment.
Step 4 Using the touch panel Your camcorder has operation buttons directly to operate each function. (1) Prepare the power on the LCD screen. Touch the LCD panel source. (2) Press OPEN to open the LCD panel. (3} Set the POWER switch to CAMERA button. or VCR while (4} Press on the LCD screen. FN. Operation buttons appear pressing the small green (5} Press PAGE2 to go to PAGE2. Operation buttons appear on the LCD screen. (6) Press a desired operation item.
Step 4 Using the touch panel Notes • When using the touch panel, press operation buttons with your thumb supporting LCD screen from the back side of it or press those buttons lightly with your index finger. • Do not pros operation buttons with sharp-pointed objects such as a pen. • Do not press the LCD screen too hard. • Do not touch the LCD screen with wet hands. the c_ _ • If FN is not on the LCD screen, touch the LCD screen lightly to make it appear.
- Recording- Basics- Recording a picture Your camcorder automatically focuses for you. (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" to "Step 3" for more information (p. 14 to 21). (3) Pull down the Holding Grip. Hold your camcorder firmly as illustrated. (4) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA while Your camcorder is in standby. (5) Press OPEN to open the LCD panel. (6) Press START/STOP.
Recording a picture Notes • Fasten the grip strap firmly. • Do not touch the built-in microphone during recording. • The recording data (date/fime or various settings when recorded) are not displayed during recording. However, they are recorded automatically onto the tape. To display the recording data, press DATA CODE during playback. You can also use the Remote Commander for this operation (p. 39).
Recording a picture The LCD panel moves the lens side. about 90 degrees to the viewfinder side and about 180 degrees to OPEN WhPn closing thP LCD panel, set it vertically, and swing it into the camcorder body. Note When using the LCD screen turns off. except in thP mirror mode, the viewfinder When you use the LCD screen outdoors in direct sunlight The LCD screen may be difficult to see. If this happens, we recommend viewfinder.
Recording a picture (1) When When you set the POWER you set the POWER switch switch to CAMERA, press FN and select PAGE2. to VCR, press FN to display PAGE1 (p. 22). When you set the POWER switch to MEMORY, press FN and select PAGE3. (2) Press LCD BRT. The screen to adjust the brightness of the LCD screen appears. (3) Adjust the brightness - : to dim + : to brighten (4) Press _ OK to return of the LCD screen using -/+. to PAGE1/PAGE2/PAGE3. 2,3 BRTLCD .......
Recording a picture 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. Pull out the viewfinder and move the viewfinder lens adjustment Viewfinder lens adjustment lever lever. You can turn the LCD panel over and move it back to your camcorder body with the LCD screen facing out.
Recording a picture 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 betterqooking recordings. T: for telephoto (subject appears closer) W: for wide*angle (subject appears further away) o To zoom greater than lOx Zoom greater than 10x is performed digitally. To activate the digital zoom, select the digital zoom power in D ZOOM in the menu settings. The digital zoom function is set to OFF as a default setting (p. 186).
Recording a picture This feature allows the camera subject to view him* or herself on the LCD screen. The subject can see his or her own image on the LCD screen while you look at the subject in the viewfinder. Set the POWER switch Pull out the viewfinder to CAMERA or MEMORY. and rotate the LCD screen 180 degrees. The @ indicator appears in the viewfinder and on the LCD screen. When the POWER switch is set to CAMERA, I1• appears in standby, and • appears in recording.
Recording a picture The indicators _" are not recorded on the tape. Remaining battery time F _o Cassette memory T_is is displayed when usil_g a tape with cassette, memory. ;o o Recording mode == STBY/REC "_ ;L_ _ _" Remaining tape This app_,ars after you il_s_,rt a cassette and record or play back for a whik,. Time code/Tape counter H ",_= ressthis button to display operation buttons on the LCDscreen. Time The time is displayed about five seconds after the power is turned on.
Recording a picture When you shoot a subject with the light source behind light background, use the backlight function. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY, The [] indicator appears on the screen. To cancel, press BACK LIGHT again. During back light function The backlight function will be canceled EXPOSURE or SPOT METER (p. 64). thP subject or a subject with a then press BACK LIGHT. when you press MANUAL (p. 63) in NightShot enables you to shoot a subject in a dark place.
Recording a picture Using NightShot Set the POWER switch to CAMERA The _ indicator and "NIGHTSHOT" NIGHTSHOT to OFF. or MEMORY, then slide NIGHTSHOT to ON. flash on the screen. To cancel NightShot, slide Notes • Do not use the NightShot function in bright places (e.g. outdoors in the daytime). This may cause your camcorder to malfunction, • When you keep NIGHTSHOT set to ON in normal recording, the picture may be recorded in incorrect or unnatural colors.
Recording a picture Using the NightShot Light The picture will be clearer with the NightShot Light on. To activate N.S.LIGHT to ON in the menu settings (p. 185). (Tho default setting is ON.) NightShot Light NightShot Light rays are infrared and so are invisible. using the Nightghot Light is about 3 m (10 feet). Using Color Slow Shutter Color Slow Shutter enables you to record (1) Set the POWER switch (2) Press COLOR SLOW S.
Recording a picture Recording automatically starts in 10 seconds after you set the self_fimer. use the Remote Commander for this operation. (1) In standby, press FN and select (2) Press SELFTIMER. The _.) (self-timer) indicator PAGE2 appears You can also (p. 22). on the screen. (3) Press START/STOP. The 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.
Checking the recording . END SEARCHIEDITSEARCHIRec Review You can use these buttons between the last recorded to check the recorded picture or shot so that the transition scene and the next scene you record is smooth. You can go to the end of the recorded section after you record. (1) In standby, press (2) Press END SCH. PAGE1 (p. 22). FN to display The last five seconds camcorder headphones. returns of the recorded to standby.
Checking the recording - END SEARCHIEDITSEARCHIRec Review You can search for the next recording start point. (1) In standby, PAGE1 press FN to display (p. 22). (2) Press MENU, then set EDITSEARCH to ON in _ (p. 186). (3) Hold down the @/- • + side of EDIT. The recorded section + : to go forward @/- : to go backward is played back. o _a ,g Relea_ @/-. + to stop playback. If you press START/STOP, re-recording the point you released @/-. +. You cannot monitor the sound.
- Playback- Basics- Playing back a tape You can monitor the recorded you can monitor the playback using the Remoto Commander tape etc. on the LCD screen. If you close the LCD panel, picture in the viewfinder. You can also control playback supplied with your camcorder. (1) Prepare the power source and insert the recorded tape. (2) Set the POWER switch to VCR while pressing the small green (3) Press (4) Press OPEN to open _ to rewind the LCD panel. the tape. (5) Press _ to start playback.
Playing back a tape When monitoring on the LCD screen You can turn the LCD panel over and move it back to the camcorder LCD screen facing out. body with the t7 t_ If you leave the power on for a long time Your camcorder gets warm. This is not a malfunction. When you open or close the LCD panel Make sure that the LCD panel is _t vertically. Press DISPLAY/TOUCH PANEL on your camcorder or DISPLAY on the Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder. The indicators disappear from the screen.
Playing back a tape Using the touch panel (1) In playback, press FN and select (2) Press DATA CODE. PAGE2 (p. 22). ODE (3) Select CAM DATA (4) Press EXIT. or DATE DATA, then press _ Using the Remote Commander Press the DATA CODE button on the Remote Commander The display changes as follows: date/time --* various settings (SteadyShot OFF, exposure, speed, aperture value) --* no indicator OK. in playback. white balance, Not to display various settings Set DATA CODE to DATE in the menu settings (p.
Playing back a tape Remaining battery time indicator during playback The indicator indicates the approximate continuous playback time. Tho indicator may not be correct, depending on the conditions in which you are playing back. When you close the LCD panel and open it again, it takes about one minute for the correct remaining battery time to be displayed. ' Viat_ious playback" _o_ ," To operate video control buttons, set the POWER switch to VCR.
Playing back a tape Video control buttons Marks on your camcorder with your camcorder. are difforent from those on tho Remote Commander supplied Your camcorder; To play back or pause a tape [_ To stop a tape To rewind a tape To fastforward a tape [_ To play back a tape slowly _] To forward one frame at a time [_ To rewind one frame at a time [_ To play back a tape at double speed Remote Commander: I_ || _1 I__lll_ .
Viewing the recording on TV Connect your camcorder to your TV with the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder to watch the playback pictures on the TV screen. You can operate the playback control buttons in the same way as when you view playback pictures on the LCD screen. When viewing the playback picture on the TV screen, we recommend that you power your camcorder from a wall outlet using the AC power adaptor (p. 18). Refor to the operating instructions of your TV. Open the jack cover.
- Advanced Recording Operations - Recording still images on a" Memory during recording on a tape You can record still images on a "Memory Stick" in tape recording standby. You can also record still images on a tape (p. 47). Before operation • Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder. • Set PHOTO REC to MEMORY in the menu settings. MEMORY.) (1) In standby, CAPTURE keep pressing indicator PHOTO appears. image, release PHOTO, PHOTO lightly.
Recording still images on a "Memory Stick" during recording on a tape "Memory Stick" For details, see page 113 for more information, Image size of still images Image size is automatically set to 640 × 480. When you want to record still images in different function (p. 122). sizes, use the Memory Photo recording When the POWER switch is set to CAMERA You cannot select image quality. The image quality you selected when the POWER switch was set to MEMORY (The default setting is SUPER FINE.) is used. < .
Recording still images on a" Memory Stick" during recording You can record still images on a "Memory Romote Commander for this operation. Stick" with the self*timer. You can also use the Before operation • Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder. • Set PHOTO REC to MEMORY in the menu settings. (1) In standby, press FN and select (2) Press SELFTIMER. The _.) (self-timer) indicator (3) Press PHOTO deeper. The s_lf-timer starts (The default setting is MEMORY.) PAGE2.
Recording a still image - Tape Photo recording on a tape You can record still images such as photographs. You can record about 510 images the SP mode and about 765 images in the LP mode on a 60*minute tape. You can also record still images on a "Memory Stick" (p. 44, 122). (1) In standby, (2) Press (3) Keep press MENU, pressing FN to display PAGE1. then set PHOTO REC to TAPE in _l_ (p- 186). PHOTO lightly until a still image appears. The CAPTURE indicator appears. Recording does not start yet.
Recording a still image on a tape - Tape Photo recording If you record a moving subject with the tape photo recording function When you play back the still image on other equipment, the image may fluctuate. When you press PHOTO on the Remote Commander Your camcorder immediately records the image that is on the screen the button. when you press To record still images on a tape during tape recording You cannot check an image on the screen by pressing PHOTO lightly. Press PHOTO deeper.
Adjusting the white balance manually You can manually adjust and set the white balance. This adjustment subjects look white and allows more natural color balance. Normally automatically adjusted. (1) Set the POWER PAGE1. (2) Press MENU, switch to CAMERA then set WHT or MEMORY, BAL to the desired makes white white balance then press mode in _ is FN to display (p. 185).
Adjusting the white balance manually If the picture is being taken in a studio lit by TV lighting We recommend that you record in the _,,_ INDOOR mode. When you record under fluorescent Use the AUTO or HOLD mode. Your camcorder In the automatic may not adjust lighting the white balance correctly in the _ INDOOR mode.
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 playing back on a normal TV [b] or a wide-screen TV [c] are 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] [c] < ;o (1) In standby, press FN to display PAGE1.
Using the wide mode Connection for a TV Pictures recorded size when: - You connect system. - You connect in the 16:9WIDE mode automatically appear your camcorder to a TV that is compatible your camcorder to tho S video jack on the TV. on tho TV _reen at full with tho video ID (1Dq/ID*2) ID-1 system The 1Dq systom sends aspect ratio information (16:9, 4:3, or letter box) with video signals. If you connect a TV compatible with the IDq system, the screen size is automatically selected.
Using the fader function You can fade in or out to give your recording a professional appearance. [a] NORM. FADER (normal) MOSC.FADER (mosaic) ;o o BOUNCE_121 o =o OVERLAP z) WIPE 21 DOT 2) [b] MONOTONE When fading When fading in, the picture gradually changes from black-and_white to color. out the picture gradually changes from color to black-and-white. _/You can use BOUNCE _/Fade in only. when D ZOOM is set to OFF in the menu settings.
Using the fader function (1) TO fade in [a] In standby, press To fade out [b] In recording, FN to display press PAGE1. FN to display (2) Press FADER. The screen (3) Select a desired mode. PAGE1. to select the fader (4) Press _ OK to return to PAGE1, and press The fader indicator you selected flashes. (5) Press START/STOP. automatically returns After the fade in/out to the normal mode. mode appears. EXIT to return is carried to FN.
Using the fader function While using BOUNCE, you cannot use the following - Exposure - Flexible Spot Meter functions: - FOCLIS - Zoom - Picture effect Note on BOUNCE You cannot select BOUNCE in the following - D ZOOM is activated in the menu settings - Wide mode - Picture effect - PROGRAM AE During MPEG movie recording You cannot use the fader function.
Using special You can digitally TV. effects process images - Picture to obtain effect special effects like those in movies or on the NEG. ART [a] : The color and brightness of the picture are reversed. SEPIA : The picture is sepia. B&W : The picture is monochrome (black-and-white). SOLARIZE [bl : The light intensity is clearer, and the picture looks like an illustration. PASTEL [el : The contrast of the picture is emphasized, and the picture looks like an animated cartoon.
Using special effects- You can add special effects to recorded sound is recorded normally. Digital pictures effect using the various digital functions. The STILL You can record a still image so that it is superimposed on a moving picture. FLASH (FLASH MOTION) You can record still images LUMI. (LUMINANCEKEY) You can swap the brighter successively at regular intervals. area in a still image with a moving picture.
Using special effects - Digital effect (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA, (2) Press DIG EFFT. The screen to select (3) Press a desired digital stored in memory. (4) Press -/+ to adjust effect mode. then press FN and select PAGE2. a desired digital effect mode appears. In STILL and LUMI., the still image is the effect.
Using special effects - Digital effect Notes • The following - Fader functions do not work during digital effPct: - Tape photo recording - Super NightShot - Color Slow Shutter - Recording on a "Memory Stick" in tape recording or tape recording • The PROGRAM AE function does not work in SLOW SHTR.
Using the PROGRAM You can select PROGI_M requirements. @ AE AE (Auto Exposure) mode to suit your specific shooting SPOTLIGHT (Spotlight) This mode prevents people's faces, for example, from appearing whPn shooting subjects lit by strong light in the theater. excessively white PORTRAIT (Soft portrait) This mode brings out the subject people or flowers.
Using the PROGRAM AE (1) Set the POWER PAGE1. (2) Press MENU, switch to CAMERA then set PROGRAM or MEMORY, then press AE to the desired mode FN to display in _ (p. 185). 2 O _a o O To return to FN Press EXIT. To turn the PROGRAM AE off Select AUTO in PROGRAM AE in the menu settings.
Using the PROGRAM AE While WHT BAL is set to AUTO in the menu settings The white balance is adjusted even if the PROGRAM AE is selected. You can adjust the following - Exposure - Flexible Spot Meter functions while using the PROGRAM AE: If you record under a discharge tube such as a fluorescent lamp, sodium lamp or mercury lamp Flickering or changes in color may occur in the following modes.
Adjusting the exposure manually You can adjust and set the exposure. Normally the exposure Adjust the exposure manually in the following cases: -The subject is backlit - To shoot a bright subject against a background - To record clark pictures (e.g. night scenes) faithfully (1) Set the POWER PAGE1. (2) Press (3) Press switch EXPOSURE. MANUAL.
Using the spot light-metering - Flexible Spot Meter You can take a picture with the you want to focus on and with in the following cases: - The subject is backlit. - When there is strong contrast subject that is on stage and lit (1) Set the POWER PAGE1. (2) Press (3) Press switch exposure automatically for just the point fixed. Use the Flexible Spot Meter function between the subject and background by a spotlight. to CAMERA or MEMORY, then press indicator flashes on the LCD screen.
Focusing manually You can gain better results by manually adjusting the focus in the following cases. Normally_ focus is automatically adjusted.
Using the spot focus function - Spot Focus You can take a picture with the appropriate want to focus on and with its focus fixed. (1) Set the POWER PAGE1. (2) Press (3) Press switch to CAMERA focus automatically or MEMORY, indicator flashes on the LCD screen. you selected is adjusted. (4) Press _ OK to return to PAGE1. _1 S_0T Jl LFOCUS To return to FN Press EXIT. To return to the autofocus mode Press _ AUTO to return to PAGE1. Note 66 then press FN to display SPOT FOCUS.
Interval recording You can make a timeqapse recording by setting the camcorder to automatically and standby sequentially. You can achieve an excellent recording for flowering, emergence, etc. with this function. record Example ls ls [a] REC TIME [b] INTERVAL (1) In standby, press FN to display PAGE1. (2} Press MENU, then set INT. REC to SET in _1_, then press (3} Set INTERVAL and REC TIME. O EXEC (p. 186). (_) Press _/_ to select INTERVAL, then press EXEC.
Interval recording (4) Set INT. REC to ON, then press (5) Press EXIT to return to FN. The INTERVAL (6) Press indicator START/STOP The INTERVAL EXEC. flashes on the screen. to start interval indicator lights recording. up. To cancel the interval recording Perform either of the following: - Set INT. REC to OFF in the menu _tfings. - Set the POWER switch to other than CAMEI_. To perform normal recording during interval recording Press START/STOP.
Frame by frame recording - Frame recording You can make a recording with a stop*motion animated effect using frame recording. To create this effect, alternately move the subject a little and make a frame recording. We recommend tl_at you use a tripod, and operate the camcorder using thP Remote Commander after step 4. (1) In standby, press FN to display PAGE1. (2) Press MENU, t2qen set FRAME REC to ON in _1_ (p. 186). (3) Press EXIT to return to FN.
Using the viewfinder Pull out the viewfinder until it clicks, and then turn the LCD panel over and move it back to your camcorder body with the LCD screen facing out. You can operate with the touch panel using the viewfinder. U_ the viewfinder in the following ca_: When operating camera brightness and the fader (only in CAMERA) on the touch panel using the viewfinder. (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY.
Using the viewfinder Notes • Do not touch the LCD screen with wet hands. • Do not press the LCD screen with sharp objects such as a pen. • In VCR or memory playback, you cannot operate with the touch panel using the viewfinder. To operate the items that are not displayed Set the LCD screen and the viewfinder back to the previous using the LCD screen. FN and _ position. Operate the items OFF in the viewfinder These buttons appear mirror_reversed.
- Advanced Playback Playing Operations - back a tape with During playback, you can process SEPIA, B&W and SOLARIZE. (1) In playback or playback picture a scene using the picture pause, press FN to display effect effect functions: NEG.ART, PAGE1. (2) Press MENU, then set P EFFECT to the desired mode See page 56 for details of each picture effect function. in _ (p. 185). 2 To return to FN Press EXIT. To cancel the picture effect function Set P EFFECT to OFF in the menu settings.
Playing back a tape with During playback, you can process FLASH, LUMI. and TKAIL. (1) In playback or playback digital a scene using the digital pause, press FN and select effect effect functions: STILL, PAGE2. (2) Press DIG EFFT. The screen to select a desired digital effect mode appears. (3) Select a desired digital effect mode. In STILL or LUMI., the picture that you select the mode to is stored in memory as a still image. (4) Press -/+ to adjust the effect. See page 58 for details.
Enlarging images - Tape PB ZOOM recorded You can enlarge playback images bore, your camcorder can enlargo (1) In playback (2) Press or playback PB ZOOM. on tapes recorded on tapes. Besides the operation described still images recorded on "Memory Stick's (p. 154). pause, press The PB ZOOM FN and select screen PAGE2. appears. (3) Press the area you want to enlarge in the frame on the PB ZOOM screen.
Enlarging images recorded on tapes - Tape PB ZOOM The PB ZOOM function is automatically functions: canceled when you operate the following - Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHARGE). -Stop playing back. - Insert a "Memory Stick." Images in PB ZOOM Images in the PB ZOOM jack. mode are not output through the _ DV Interface and _(USB) In PB ZOOM If you press DISPLAY/TOUCH You cannot PANEL, move the part you pressed the frame on the PB ZOOM screen disappears. to the center of the screen.
Quickly locating a scene. ZEROSETMEMORY Your camcorder automatically searches for a desired scene having a tape countPr of "0:00:00". Use the Remote Commander for this operation. (1) In playback, press on the screen. DISPLAY on the Remote Commander if the counter value is not (2) Press ZERO SET MEMORY on the Remote Commander at the point you want to locate later. The tape counter shows "0:00:00" and the ZERO SET MEMORY indicator flashes. (3) Press (4) Press • when you want to stop playback.
Searching the boundaries of recorded tape by title - TITLE SEARCH If you use a tape with cassette memory, you can search for the boundaries recorded tape by title. Use the Remote Commander for this operation. Before operation Set CM SEARCH to ON in the menu (1) Set the POWER switch settings. (3) Press I'<1"11 or _ Your camcorder you selected. setting is ON.) to VCR. (2) Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote SEARCH indicator appears.
Searching a recording - DATE SEARCH by date Your camcorder automatically searchPs for the point whPre the recording date changes and starts playback from that point (DATE SEARCH). U_ 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. Before operation • You can use this function only when playing back a tape with cas_tte memory.
Searching a recording by date - DATE SEARCH Note If one day's recording is less than two minutes, the point where the recording date changes. If a tape has a blank portion between DATE SEARCH may not work correctly. your camcorder recorded may not accurately find sections Cassette memory The tape cassette memory can hold six recording date data. If you search the date among seven or more data, see "Searching for the date without using cassette memory.
Searching for a photo - PHOTO SEARCHIPHOTO You can You can seconds Remote Use this SCAN search for a still image you have recorded on a tape (PHOTO SEARCH), also search for still images one after another and display each image for five automatically regardless of the cassetto memory (PHOTO SCAN). Use the Commander for these operations. function to check or edit still images. Before operation • You can use this function only when playing back a tape with cassette memory.
Searching for a photo - PHOTO SEARCHIPHOTO SCAN (1) Set the POWER (2) Press (3) Press switch to VCR. FN to display PAGE1. MENU, then set CM SEARCH to OFF in _ (4) Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote PHOTO SEARCH indicator appears. The indicator changes _ or _ _ _ Your camcorder repeatedly, until the PHOTO SEARCH PHOTO SCAN on the Remote Each time you press next photo. (p. 190).
Searching for a photo - PHOTO SEARCHIPHOTO SCAN If a tape has a blank portion between recorded sections PHOTO SEARCH and PHOTO SCAN may not work correctly. The available number of photos that can be searched using the cassette memory The available number is up to 12 photos. However, you can search 13 photos or more using the photo scan function.
- Editing- Dubbing a tape You can dub or edit on the VCR connected to your camcorder using your camcorder a player. Connect your camcorder to the VCR using the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder. as Before operation • Set DISPLAY to LCD in the menu settings. (The default _tting is LCD.
Dubbing a tape If your VCR has an S video jack Pictures can be reproduced more faithfully by using an S video cable (optional). With this connection, you do not need to connect the yellow (video) plug of the A/V connecting cable. Connect an S video cable (optional) to the S video jacks of both your camcorder and the VCR. This connection produces higher quality DV format pictures. Simply connect the i.LINK cable (optional) to the L DV Interface of your camcorder and to DV 1N of the DV products.
Dubbing - Digital only desired scenes program editing (on tapes) You can duplicate the VCR. selected scenes (programs) for editing onto a tape without operating Scenes can be _lectPd by frame. You can set up to 20 programs. Your camcorder can dub on "Memory Stick's. See page 14,3 for more information. Unwanted Unwanted I Before operating the Digital program editing on tapes recorded on other equipment Step I Connecting to the VCR (p. 85). Step 2 Setting the VCR to operate (p. 86, 90).
Dubbing only desired scenes - Digital To edit using the VCR, send the control the VCR. program signal by infrared When you connect using the A/V connecting (4), to send the control signal correctly. (1) Setting IR SETUP switch (_) Turn the power LINE. of the connected you connect (_) Press FN to display (_) Press MENU, (_) Press _/T to select _) EDIT SET. Press rays to the remote sensor cable, follow the procedures below, on (1) to to VCR on your camcorder.
Dubbing 4 only desired scenes - Digital program 5 editing (on tapes) 6 8-10 V_DE0 EDiT EDLTSET CONTROL ADJ TEST _0UTqN _ _ V_DEO EDIT ED_TSET CONTROL ADJ T£ST "CUTqN" PAUSEMODE_ IR TEST L[ZD[Z1_ 87
Dubbing only desired scenes - Digital program editing (on tapes) About the IR SETUP code The IR SETUP code is stored in the memory of your camcorder. Be sure to set the correct code, depending on your VCR. Default setting is code number 3. Brand IR SETUP code Brand IR SETUP code Sony 1,2,3,4,5,6 Mitsublshi/MGA 22,23,24,28,29 Adrenal (M. Wards) 89 MulU_ch 23,32, 80 Aiwa 47,54,80 NEC 21,33,35 Akad 49, 51 Olympic 77, 78 AudioDynamic Eell&HoweU 21, 35 36 _us Or;on 22 60 (M.
Dubbing only desired scenes - Digital (2) Setting VCR (_) Press (_) Press press the modes to cancel program the editing recording pause {/T to s_lect PAUSEMODE, then press EXEC. {/T to select the mode to cancel recording pause EXEC. (on tapes) on the on the VCR, then The correct button depends on your VCR. Refer to the operating instructions of your VCR. 1 2 _DEO EDIT ED I • SET V_DEO EO_T EO_T SET OONTROL ADd TEST "¢U•.IN" _'GU•.
Dubbing only desired scenes - Digital program editing (on tapes) (4) Confirming the VCR operation (_) Insert a recordable tape into the VCR, then set the VCR to recording (_) Press 0 Press _/_ to select _/_ to select If the VCR starts recording, The indicator you selected the LCD screen. pause. 1R TEST, then press EXEC. EXECUTE, then press EXEC. When the setting is correct. to cancel recording pause finished, the indicator changes on the VCR flashes to COMPLETE.
Dubbing only desired scenes - Digital 4 program editing (on tapes) 7,8 4 5 V_DEO EDiT ED _• SET _ LINK _ "CUT.OUT _ _R SETUP PAUSEMODE _R •EST 6 Note When you connect with an i.L1NK cable, you may not be able to operate function correctly, depending on the VCR. Set CONTROL to IR in the menu settings of your camcorder. the dubbing When you connect using i.LINK cable You cannot dub the titles, display indicators.
Dubbing only desired scenes - Digital program You can adjust the synchronization of your camcorder Prepare a pen and paper for notes. Before operation, eject a cassette from your camcorder (if inserted). Insert (2) When you select i.LINK in CONTROL, the recording Press _/T to s_lect ADJ TEST, t2aen press EXEC. (3) Press _/T to select (on tapes) and the VCR. (1) a recordable editing tape into the VCR, then set the VCR to recording EXECUTE, then press pause pause. is not necessary.
Dubbing only desired scenes - Digital 3 program editing (on tapes) 6,7 .g 8,9 To return to FN Press _ END to return to PAGE1, then press EXIT. Notes • When you complete about 50 seconds. stPp 3, the image to adjust the synchronization is recorded for • If you start recording from the very beginning of the tape, the first few seconds of the tape may not be recorded properly. Be sure to allow about 10 seconds' lead before starting tho recording.
Dubbing only desired (1) Insert the tape scenes - Digital for playback program into your camcorder, editing and insert (on tapes) a tape for recording into the VCR. (2) Press FN to display PAGE1. (3) Press (4) Press MENU, then select VIDEO EDIT in [], _/T to select TAPE, then press EXEC. then press EXEC (p. 192). (5) Search for the beginning of the first scene you want to insert using the video control buttons on the LCD screen, then pause playback.
Dubbing only desired scenes - Digital program editing (on tapes) Erasing the program you have set Erase OUT mark first, and then IN mark of the last program. (1) Press UNDO. (2) Press ERASE 1 MARK. The last set program appears. (3) Press EXEC. The last set program mark flashes, then DELETE ? is deleted. To cancel erasing Press CANCEL in step 3. Erasing all programs (1) Press (2) Press MENU, then select VIDEO EDIT in [], _/_ to select TAPE, then press EXEC. (3) Press UNDO.
Dubbing only desired scenes - Digital program editing (on tapes) Make sure your camcorder and the VCR are connected, and that the VCR is set to recording pause. When you use an i.LINK cable tho following procedure is not necessary. When you use a digital video camera recorder, set the powor switch of VCR to VCR/ VTR. (1) Press MENU, (2) Press (3) Press (4) Press _/T to select START. EXEC. then select VIDEO EDIT in _, TAPE, then press then press EXEC (p. 192). EXEC.
Recording video or TV programs You can record a tape from another audio outputs. Use your camcorder VCR or a TV program as a recorder. Before operation Set DISPLAY to LCD in the menu settings. (1) Insert a blank tape (Tho default (or a tape you want to record from a TV that has video/ setting over) is LCD.) into your you are recording a tape from the VCR, insert a recorded (2) Set the POWER switch to VCR on your camcorder. (3) Press (4) Press If FN and select PAGE3, then press REC CTRL.
Recording video or TV programs If your TV or VCR has an S video jack Pictures can be reproduced more faithfully by using an S video cable (optional). With this connection, you do not need to connect the yellow (video) plug of the A/V connecting cable. Connect an S video cable (optional) to the S video jacks of both your camcorder and the TV or VCR. This connection produces higher quality DV format pictures. Simply connect the i.
Recording video or TV programs When you have finished dubbing a tape Press • on both your camcorder and the VCR. You can connect one VCR only usingthe LLINKcable. See page 206 for more information about i.LINK. 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 a paused playback picture with the L DV Interface The recorded picture becomes rough.
Inserting a scene from a VCR - Insert editing You can insert a new scene from a VCR onto your originally recorded specifying the insert start and end points. Use the Remote Commander operation. Connections are the same as on page 97 or 98 . Insert a cassette containing the desired scene to insert into the VCR.
Inserting a scene from a VCR - Insert editing 0:00:00 To change the insert end point Press ZERO SET MEMORY again after step 5 to erase the ZERO SET MEMORY indicator and begin from step 3. Note The picture and sound recorded on the section between will be erased when you insert the new scene. the insert start and end points If you insert scenes on the tape recorded with other camcorder (including other DCR-PCI01) The picture and sound may be distorted. tape recorded with your camcorder.
Audio dubbing You can record additional audio 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 tape already recorded in the 12_bit mode by specifying starting and ending points. The original sound will not be era_d. Select one of the following connections to add additional audio. MIC (PLUG IN Microphone (optional) : Signal flow You can check the recorded picture and sound by connecting the A/V jack to a TV.
Audio dubbing Audio equipment J LINE OUT AUDIO _E AUDIOL R ;R White Do not connect the video (yellow) plug. .g A/V coru_ecting E:ff2X : Signal flow No connection is necessary. cable (supplied) Note When dubbing with the A/V jack or the built_in microphone, pictures are not output through the S VIDEO jack or A/V jack. Check the recorded picture on the screen. You can check the recorded sound by using headphones.
Audio dubbing Choose a connection mentioned before, and connect your camcorder. Then follow the procedurP below. (1) Insert your recorded tape into your (2) Set the POWER switch to VCR. audio equipment or microphone camcorder. (3) Locate the recording start point. Press _ to start playing back. To pause playing back, press I_ at the recording start point. You can fine adjust the recording start point by pressing I_/IK_g]. (4) Press FN, then select PAGE3.
Audio dubbing (1) Play back the tape on which you added audio. (2) Select AUDIO MIX in _1_ in the menu settings, (3) Press _/_ to adjust the balance between sound (ST2), then press EXEC. then press the original sound EXEC (p. 187). (ST1) and the new About five minut_ after you disconnect the power source or remove the battery pack, the _tting of AUDIO MIX returns to the original sound (ST1) only. The default setting is original sound only. ,8 Notes • New 44.
Superimposing a title If you use a tape with cassette memory, you can superimpose the title. When you play back the tape, the title is displayed for about five seconds from the point where you superimposed it. (1) In standby, PAGE1. (2) Press (3) Press (4) Press on the recording, playback or playback pause, press FN to display MENU, then select TITLE in _, then press EXEC. (p. 190) _/T to select _, and then press EXEC. _/T to select a desired title, and then press EXEC.
Superimposing a title If you set the write-protect You cannot superimpose protection. To use the custom tab to lock or erase the title. Slide the write-protect tab to release the write title If you want to use the custom title, select _ in step 3. On a blank portion of the tape You cannot superimpose a title on the tape. If the tape has a blank portion in the middle of the recorded parts The title may not be displayPd correctly.
Superimposing a title (1) Set the POWER (2) Press (3) Press switch to CAMERA or VCR. FN to display PAGE1. MENU, then select TITLEERASE (4) Select the title you want ERASE OK? appears. to erase (5) Make sure the title is the one you want ERASING flashes on the screen. When the title is erased, in _, then press EXEC (p. 190). with _/T, and then press COMPLETE to erase, EXEC. and press OK. is displayed.
Making your own titles You can make up to two titles and store them in the memory title can have Lip to 20 characters, (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA character SET or CUSTOM2 character. Repeat Each or VCR. (2) Press FN to display PAGE1. (3) Press MENU, then select TITLE in [], (4) Select [] with _/T, and press EXEC. (5) Select CUSTOM1 (6) Select the desired of your camcorder. then press EXEC (p. 190). SET with _/T, and press EXEC. pressing a key to select the desired on the key.
Making your own titles If you take five minutes or longer to enter characters in tape recording standby while a cassette is in your camcorder The power automatically goes off. The characters you have entered remain stored in memory. Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHARGE) once and then to CAMERA again, then start again from step 1. We recommend setting the POWER switch to VCR or removing the cas_tte so that your camcorder does not automatically turn off while you are entering title characters.
Labeling a cassette If you use a cassette with cassette memory; you can label a cassette. The label can collsist of up to 10 characters and is stored in cassette memory. When you insert the labeled cassette and set the POWER switch to CAMERA or VCR, the label is displayed for about five seconds. (1) Insert the cassette you want to label. (2) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or VCR. (3) Press (4) Press FN to display PAGE1. MENU, then select TAPE TITLE in _, (5) Select a desired on the key. character.
Labeling a cassette If you set the write-protect tab to lock You cannot label the cassette. Slide the write-protect If the cassette has too many index signals You may not be able to label a cassette because data you do not need. If you have superimposed When the label is displayed, tab to release the memory the write protection. is full. In this case, delete titles in the cassette up to four titles also appear. When the "-----" indicator has fewer than 10 spaces The cassette memory is full.
- "Memory Using Stick N Operations - a" Memory Stick" - Introduction You can record and play back images on a "Memory Stick" supplied with your camcorder. You can easily play back, record or delete images. You can exchange data with other equipment such as your computer etc., using the USB cable for "Memory Stick" supplied with your camcorder.
Using a" Memory Stick" - Introduction "Memory Stick _ s formatted by a computer "Memory Stick's formatted by Windows OS or Macintosh guaranteed compatibility with this camcorder. computPrs do not have a Notes on image data compatibility • Image data files recorded on "Memory Stick's by your camcorder conform with the Design Rules for Camera File Systems universal standard established by the JEITA _apan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association).
Using a "Memory Stick" - Introduction Inert a "Memory Stick" in the "Memory facing up as illustrated. Stick" slot as far as it can go with the _ mark "Memory Stick" slot 3 o Slide MEMORY EJECT in the direction 0 of the arrow. MEMORY EJECT While the access lamp is lit or flashing Do not shake or strike your camcorder because your camcorder is reading the data from the "Memory Stick" or recording the data on the "Memory Stick.
Using a" Memory Stick" - Introduction Operation buttons for most functions using a "Memory Stick" are displayed on the LCD screen. Press the LCD panel directly to operate each function. (Touch panel operation) (1) Set the POWER the right (unlock) switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to position. (2) Press OPEN to open the LCD panel. Operation buttons appear on the LCD screen. You can switch the memory playback or memory camera mode by pressing PLAY/CAM. (3) Press FN.
Using a "Memory Stick" - Introduction To return to FN Press EXIT. To execute settings Press _ OK. To cancel settings Press _ OFF to return to PAGE1/PAGE2/PAGE3. Notes • When using the touch panel, press operation buttons with your thumb supporting LCD screen from the back side of it or press those buttons lightly with your index finger. • Do not press them with sharp-pointed objects such as a pen. • Do not touch the LCD screen with wet hands.
Using a" Memory Stick" - Introduction You can select the image quality SUPER FINE. (1) Set the POWER switch in still image recording. to MEMORY is set to the right (unlock) (2) Press (3) Press mode or VCR. Make QUALITY, then press EXEC. a desired image quality, then press 3 setting EXEC (p. 188). EXEC. 4 To return to FN Press EXIT. Image quality settings Setting Meaning SUPER FINE (SFN) This is the high_t image quality in your camcorder.
Using a "Memory Stick" - Introduction Differences in image quality mode Recorded images are compressed in JPEG format before being stored in memory. The memory capacity allocated to each image varies depending on the selected image quality mode and image size. Details are shown in the table below. (You can select 1152 × 864 or 640 × 480 image size in the menu settings.
Using a" Memory Stick" - Introduction You can select either of two image sizes Still images: 1152 x 864 or 640 × 480 (When the POWER switch is set to CAMERA or VCR, the image size is automatically set to 640 x 480.) The default setting is 1152 × 864. Moving pictures: 320 x 240 or 160 x 112 The default setting is 320 × 240. (1) Set the POWER switch the right (unlock) (2) Press (3) Press picture) to MEMORY. Make sure FN to display PAGE1.
Using a "Memory Image Stick" - Introduction size settings Setting Meaning Indicator 1152 × 864 Records 1152 × 864 still images. 1L-_152 640 × 480 Records 640 x 480 still images. _40 320 × 240 Records 320 x 240 moving pictures. _320 160 × 112 Records 160 x 112 moving pictures. _60 Approximate number of still images you can record on a n Memory Stick" The number of images you cm_ record varies depending on wNch image quality mode you select and the complexity of the subject.
Recording - Memory still images on" Memory photo recording You can record still images on "Memory Stick" s Stick's. Before operation Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch the right (unlock) to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to position. (2) Keep pressing PHOTO lightly. The green • mark stops flashing, then lights up. The brightness of the image and the focus are adjusted and fixed while your camcorder yet. (3) Press PHOTO disappears.
Recording - Memory still images on" photo recording Memory You can record still images recording or tape recording For the details, see page 44. Stick" s on" Memory standby Stick" s in tape When the POWER switch is set to MEMORY The following - Wide mode functions do not work: - Digital zoom - SteadyShot function - Super NightShot -Color Slow Shuttor - Fader - Picture effect - Digital effect - Title - SPORTS of PROGRAM AE (The indicator flashes.
Recording • Memory still images on" Memory photo recording Stick" s You can record still images continuously. Before recording, modes described below in the menu settings, select one of the three NORMAL [a] Your camcorder shoots up to four still images x 480 size at about 0.5 sec intervals. ( _ ) in 1152 × 864 size or 13 still images in 640 EXP BRKTG Your camcorder automatically exposures.(BU K) shoo_ three images at about 0.
Recording • Memory still images on" Memory photo recording (1) Set the POWER the right switch (unlock) to MEMORY. Stick" s Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to position. (2) Press (3) Press (4) Press FN to display PAGE1. MENU, then select STILL SET in _, then press _/T to select BURST, then press EXEC. (5) Press (6) Press _/T to select a desired setting, then press EXEC. EXIT to make the menu settings disappear. (7) Press PHOTO EXEC (p. 188). deeper.
Recording • Memory still images on" Memory photo recording Stick" s You can record images on "Memory Stick's RPmote Commander for this operation. with the self-timer. (1) Set the POWER Make switch to MEMORY. sure You can also use the that the LOCK switch is set to the right (unlock) position. (2) Press FN and select PAGE2. (3) Press SELFTIMER in standby. The _ (self-timer) indicator (4) Press PHOTO deeper. appears on the screen.
Recording an image from a tape as a still image Your camcorder can read moving picture data recorded on a 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 • Insert a recorded a "Memory (1) Set the POWER tape into your camcorder. Stick" into your camcorder. switch (2) Press I_X_.
Recording an image from a tape as a still image If you press PHOTO lightly in playback The cassette stops momentarily. Sound recorded on a tape You cannot record audio from a tape, Titles which have already been recorded on tapes You cannot record the titles on "Memory Stick"s. The title does not appear are recording a still image with PHOTO. Recording date/time The date/time whPn it is recorded are not recorded. on a "Memory Stick" is recorded.
Recording an image from a tape as a still image Before operation Set DISPLAY to LCD in the menu settings. (1) Set the POWER switch (2) Play back the recorded The image viewfinder. Using the where setting is LCD.) to VCR. tape, or turn of the other (3) At the point (Tho default equipment you want AN connecting the TV on to see the desired is displayed to record, follow on the LCD screen the steps program. or in the 3 and 4 on page 127.
Recording an image from a tape as a still image Using the i.LINK cable DV DV OUT c:d:x : Signal flow i.LINK cable (optional) Note In the following instances "_ REC ERROR" appears and recording caPa_ot be carried out. Record distortion*free images: - Whon recording from a tape in poor condition, for example, a tape worn out from repeated dubbing. - When attempting to input images distorted by radio wave intPrference, emanating from a TV tuner, radio set, etc.
Superimposing a still image in the" Memory Stick" on an image - MEMORY MIX You can superimpose a still image you have recorded on a "Memory Stick" on top of the moving picture you are recording. You can record the superimpo_d imag_ on a tape or a "Memory Stick." (However, you can record only superimposed still images on the "Memory Stick.") M. CHROM (Memory Chromakey) You can swap only the blue area of a still image such as an illustration moving picture. or a frame with a M.
Superimposing a still image • MEMORY MIX in the" Memory Before operation • Insert a tape for recording into your camcorder. • Insert a "Memory Stick" recorded with still images (1) Set the POWER (2) In standby, switch press into your camcorder. to CAMERA. FN and select PAGE2. (3) Press MEM MIX. The last image recorded the right lower part of the screen.
Superimposing a still image in the" - MEMORY MIX Memory Stick" on an image To change the still image to be superimposed Press -/+ on the right lower corner before step 6. To cancel MEMORY MIX Follow the steps 2 and 3 on page 132_then press _ o OFF to return to PAGE2. o Notes • You cannot u_ the MEMORY MIX function for moving pictures recorded on "Memory Stick's. • When the overlapping still image has a large amount of white, the thumbnail image of the picture may not be clear.
Superimposing a still image • MEMORY MIX Before operation Insert a recorded "Memory (1) Set the POWER switch in the" Memory Stick" on an image Stick" into your camcorder, to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the right (2) In standby, press FN and select PAGE2. (3) Press MEM MIX. The last image the left corner of the screen. (4) Press -/+ on the right lower recorded corner (unlock) on the "Memory of the screen to select position.
Superimposing a still image in the" Memory • MEMORY MIX Stick" on an image To change the still image to be superimposed Press -/+ on the right lower corner before step 6. To cancel MEMORY o MIX Follow the steps 2 and 3 on page 134, then press _ OFF to return to PAGE2. o Notes • You cannot Stick's. use MEMORY MIX function for moving pictures recorded on "Memory • If the overlapping still image has a large amount of white, the thumbnail image of the picture may not be dear.
Recording moving pictures on" Memory Stick" s - MPEG movie recording You can record moving pictures with sound on "Memory Stick"s. The picture and sound are recorded up to the full capacity of "Momory MOVIE EX). Stick" (MPEG Before operation Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make the right (unlock) position. (2) Press START/STOP. Your camcorder starts lamp located on the front of your camcorder sure that the LOCK switch recording.
Recording moving pictures • MPEG movie recording Note Sound is recorded on" Memory Stick" s in monaural. When the POWER switch is set to MEMORY The following - Wide mode - functions do not work: Digital zoom SteadyShot function Super NightShot Color Slow Shutter Fader Picture effect - Digital effect - Title - SPORTS of PROGRAM AE (The indicator flashes.) When using an external flash (optional) Turn the power of the external flash off when recording Stick's.
Recording moving pictures on" Memory • MPEG movie recording Stick" s You can record images on "Memory Stick's Remote Commander for this operation. with the self-timer. (1) Set the POWER Make switch to MEMORY. sure You can also use the that the LOCK switch is set to the right (unlock) position. (2) Press FN and select PAGE2. (3) Press SELETIMER in standby. The _.) (self-timer) (4) Press START/STOP. Self-timer starts the countdown, indicator counting the beep appears on the screen.
Recording a picture moving picture from a tape as a Your camcorder can read moving picture data recorded on a tape and record it as a moving picture on a "Memory Stick." Your camcorder can also take in moving picture data through tho input connector and record it as a moving picture on a "Memory Stick." Before operation • Insert a recorded • Insert a "Memory (1) Set the POWER tape into your camcorder. Stick" into your camcorder, switch to VCR. (2) Press I_i_.
Recording a picture from a tape as a moving picture When the access lamp is lit or flashing Do not shake or strike the unit. As well do not turn the power off, eject a "Memory Stick" or remove the battery pack. Otherwise, the image data breakdown may occur. Titles have already recorded on tapes You cannot record the titles on "Memory Stick's. The title does not appear are recording a moving picture with START/STOP.
Recording a picture from a tape as a moving Before operation Set DISPLAY to LCD in the menu settings. (1) Set the POWER switch (2) Play back the recorded The image viewfinder. of the other (The default picture setting is LCD.) to VCR. tape, or turn equipment the TV on to see the desired is displayed on the LCD screen (3) Follow the procedure on page 139 from the step 3 onwards you want to start recording. Using the AN connecting program. or in the at the point where cable Red White .
Recording a picture from a tape as a moving picture Using the i.LINK cable DV OUT _-_: LDV Signal flow Note In the following instances "KE3REC ERROR" appears and recording is canceled: - When recording from a tape in poor condition, for example, a tape worn out from repeated dubbing. - When attempting to input images distortod by radio wave interfPrence, emanating from a TV tuner, radio set, etc. - When the input signal is cut off.
Recordingedited picturesfrom a tape as a moving picture. Digital programediting (on" MemoryStick"s) You can duplicate selected scenes (programs) for editing onto "Memory (1) Set the POWER (2) Insert the tape camcorder. (3) Press (4) (5) Press MENU, then select VIDEO EDIT in _, then press Press_/_ toselect MEMORY, then press EXEC. (6) (7) Repeat Search (8) playback. You can fine-adjust PressMARK IN. to VCR.
Recording edited - Digital program pictures from a tape as a moving editing (on" Memory Stick" s) picture Erasing the program you have set Erase OUT first and then IN from of the last program. (1) Press UNDO. (2) Press ERASE 1MARK. The last set program appears. (3) Press EXEC. The last set program mark flashes, thenDELETE ? is deleted. To cancel erasing Press CANCEL Erasing in step 3. (1) Press all programs MENU, then select (2) Press (3) Press _/T to select UNDO.
Recording edited • Digital program (1) (2) (3) (4) Press Press Press Press pictures from a tape as a moving editing (on" Memory Stick" s) MENU, then select VIDEO EDIT in _, then press _/T to select MEMORY, then press EXEC. START. EXEC. Your camcorder dubbing. The program The SEARCH during writing on the screen. searches for the beginning mark flashes. indicator appears of data on your during EXEC (p. 192).
Copying still images - PHOTO SAVE from a tape Using the search function, your camcorder automatically tapes and record them on a "Memory Stick" in sequenco. Before operation • Insert a recorded tape into your camcorder and rewind • Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch then press EXEC. PHOTO (4} Press PHOTO deeper. The still image from the tape "Memory Stick." The number of still images copied 146 when copying the tape. to VCR. (2) Press FN to display PAGE1.
Copying still images from a tape - PHOTO SAVE To stop copying Press_ END. To return to FN Press _ END to return to PAGE1, then press EXIT. When the" Memory Stick" is full MEMORY FULL appears on the LCD screen, and the copying stops. Press insert anothor "Memory Stick" and ropeat the procedure from step 2. Image size of still images Image size is automatically _ END, set to 640 × 480. When the access lamp is lit or flashing Do not shake or strike your camcorder.
Viewing a still image - Memory photo playback You can play back still images recorded on a "Memory Stick." You can also play back six images including moving pictures at a time arranged in the same order of recording on a "Memory Stick" by selecting the index screen. Before operation Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure the right (unlock) position. (2) Press PLAY. The last recorded image is displayed.
Viewing a still image - Memory _ photo playback Image size Image number/Total Data directory number/File -_ Print mark _' Protect ------ Recording number date/time/Various of recorded images settings number Recording data o To display the recording data (date/time or various settings when recorded), press DATA CODE during playback. You can also use the Remote Commander for this operation (p. 39).
Viewing a still image - Memory photo You can play back six recorded images searching for a particular image. playback at a time. This function is especially useful when Before operation Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER the right (unlock) (2) Press INDEX to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK switch the index screen.
Viewing a moving picture - MPEG movie playback You can play back moving pictures recorded on a "Memory back six images including still images in order of rocording timo by selecting the index scroen. Stick." You can also play on a "Memory Stick" at a Before operation Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. the right (unlock) position. (2) Press PLAY.
Viewing a moving picture - MPEG movie playback The moving picture recorded on the "Memory Stick" is divided You can select every each one point and playback pictures. into 23 parts. Before operation Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK switch (2) Press PLAY. The last recorded (3) Press +/- to select image is set to the right moving pictures. To see the previous picture, press -. To see the next picture, press +.
Viewing a moving picture - MPEG movie playback Image size ----------- Picture number/Total number of recorded pictures Protect _ im emory i Recording •, _ playback date/time (Various settings are displayed as -') Data directory number / File number o Recording date/time To display the recording date/time, press DATA CODE during use the Romote Commander for this operation (p. 39). playback. You can also o To make screen indicators disappear Press DISPLAY/TOUCH PANEL.
Enlarging still images recorded on" Memory Stick" s - Memory PB ZOOM You can enlarge still images recorded on a "Memory Stick". You can select and view a desired part from the enlarged still image. ALso, you can copy the desired part of the enlarged still image to tapes or "Memory Stick's. Before operation Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder. (1) In memory playback, press FN and select PAGE2. (2) Press PB ZOOM. PB ZOOM screen appears.
Playing back images - SLIDE SHOW in a continuous loop Your camcorder can automatically play back images in sequence. This function especially useful when chocking rocorded images or during a presontation. is Before operation Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER the right (2) Press (3) Press switch (unlock) to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to position. FN to display PAGE1. MENU, then select SLIDE SHOW (4) Press START. Your camcorder Stick" in sequence.
Preventing accidental - Image protection To prevent accidental erasure erasure of important images, you can protect selected images. Before operation Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER the right (unlock) switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to position. (2) Press (3) Press INDEX to display the index. _ MARK. The screen to protect (4) Press the image you want to protect. the image The "o--." appears. appears on the protected image.
Deleting images- You can delete images images. DELETE stored in a "Memory Stick." You can delete all images or selected Before operation Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. the right (unlock) position. (2) Play back the image you want Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to to delete. (3) Press FN to display (4) Press (5) Press DELETE. DELETE? appears on the screen. OK. The selected image is deleted. PAGE1. o o To return to FN Press EXIT.
Deleting images - DELETE Before operation Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK switch the right (unlock) position. (2) Press INDEX to display the index. (3) Press DEL. Then press the image selected image is highlighted. to delete. (4) Press EXEC. DELETE? appears on the screen. (5) Press OK. The selected images are deleted. To return to FN Press EXIT. To cancel deleting an image Press CANCEL in step 5.
Deleting images - DELETE You can deleto all tho unprotocted imagos in a "Memory Stick." Before operation Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER the right (2) Press (3) Press (unlock) switch to MEMORY. Make FN to display PAGE1. MENU, then select DELETE (4) Press _/_ to select OK, then OK changes to EXECUTE. is set to ALL in _, all the unprotected then press EXEC (p. 189). COMPLETE is displayed. press EXEC.
Writing a print mark - PRINT MARK You can specify the recorded still image to print out by putting marks. This function is useful for printing out still images later. Your camcorder conforms with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standard for specifying tho still images to print out. 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 INDEX to display the index.
Using the optional printer You can u_ the optional printer on your camcorder to print images on print paper. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the printer. There are various ways of printing still images. The following, however, describes how to print by selecting [_ in the menu on the touch panel on your camcorder. Before operation • Insert a recorded "Memory • Attach the optional printer Stick" into your camcorder. to your camcorder as illustrated.
Using the optional printer You can print the recorded date/time. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. the right (unlock) (2) Press (3) Press (4) Press Make FN to display PAGE1. MENU, then select DATE/TIME in [], _/T to select a desired mode, then press DATE is set to Moving pictures recorded on "Memory You cannot print moving pictures. EXEC (p. 189). Images processed by 9PIC PRINT You cannot insert a DATE/TIME indicator.
- Viewing images with your computer Viewing images - Introduction - with your computer There are following ways of connecting your camcorder to your computer in order view images saved on a "Memory Stick" or recorded on a tape on your computer. to To view images on your computer which has a Memory Stick slot, first eject the "Memory Stick" from your camcorder and then insert it into your computer's Memory Stick slot.
Viewing images with your computer - Introduction When connecting to your computer with the DV port Your computer must have a DV port and editing software installed that can read video signals. tDV is marked on this side DV port J ,--,-.. :Signal flow i.LINK cable (optional) When connecting to your computer with the USB port There are two methods of USB connection, NORMAL and I'T_'. The default setting NORMAL.
Viewing images with your computer - Introduction "Memory Stick" • "Memory Stick" operations on your camcorder cal_not be assured if a "Memory Stick" formatted on your computer is used on your camcorder, or if the "Memory Stick" in your camcorder was formattPd from your computPr when the USB cable was connected. • Do not compress the data on the "Memory back on your camcorder. Stick.
Connecting to your computer port - For Windows users with USB I your computer. If you connect your camcorder to your computer first, you will Complete of the driver before connecting your camcorder to not be ableinstallation to install the USBUSB driver correctly. When connecting to your computer with the USB port You must install a USB driver onto your computer in order to connect your camcorder to your computer's USB port.
Connecting to your computer OS: Microsoft Windows with USB port - For Windows Windows 98, Windows 98 SE, Windows Me, Windows XP Home Edition or Windows XP Professional Standard installation is required. However, operation is not assured CPU: MMX Pentium 200 MHz or faster ThP USB port must be provided Windows Media Player if the above environment users 2000 Professional, is an upgraded OS. as standard. must be installed (to play back moving pictures).
Connecting to your computer with USB port - For Windows users 1 computer. Connect the USB cable according to "Making your computer recognize your Start the following operation without connecting the USB cable to your camcorder _'. If you are using Windows 2000 Professional log in with permission of administrators. or Windows XP Home Edition/Professional, (1) Turn on your computer and allow Windows to load.
Connecting to your computer with USB port - For Windows users Viewing images recorded on a tape on your computer See page 170 for details on viewing "Memory Stick" images on your computer. You need to install "PIXELA ImageMixer" to view images from the CD*ROM supplied with your camcorder. recorded on a tape. Install it To install and use this software in Windows 2000 Professional, you must be authorized as Power Users or Administrators.
Connecting to your computer (11)Follow the on-screen that the USB drivers three times because the installation For Windows with USB port - For Windows messages so that the Add Hardware Wizard recognizes have been installed. The Add Hardware Wizard starts three to complete different USB drivers without interrupting 2000 Professional, Windows are installed. XP Home Edition/Professional Viewing images recorded on" Memory computer to NORMAL in the menu settings.
Connecting to your computer with USB port - For Windows users The USB driver has been registered incorrectly as your computer was connected to your camcorder before installation of the USB driver was completed. Perform the following procedure to corroctly install tho USB driver. Viewing images recorded on a tape Step 1: Uninstall the incorrect USB driver (_) Turn on your computer and allow Windows @ Connect to VCR. the AC power adaptor to your to load.
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Connecting to your computer with USB port - For Windows (_) Turn the POWER switch to OFF (CHARGE) disconnect the USB cable. (Z) Restart your on your camcorder, users and then computer. Step 2: Install the USB driver on the supplied CD-ROM Perform the entire procedure described in "Installing the USB driver" on page 168. Viewing images recorded on a" Memory Stick" Step1: Uninstall the incorrect USB driver (_) Turn on your computer and allow Windows to load.
Viewing images recorded on a tape on your computer - For Windows users You need to install the USB driver and "PIXELA ImageMixer on a tape on your computer (p. 168). " to view images recorded To install and use this software in Windows 2000 Professional, you must be authorized as Power Users or Administrators. For Windows XP Home Edition/Pro fessionaI, you must be authorized as Administrators. Viewing images recorded on a tape (1) Turn on your computer and allow (2) Connect the AC power camcorder.
Viewing images recorded on a tape on your computer - For Windows users (6) Click @. preview (7) Cormect window the _ (USB) jack on your camcorder computer using the supplied with the USB port on your USB cable. g §. __. 8 3 "o _,(USB) USB cable (supplied) Push (8) Press into _ The picture tho end to start playback. from the tape appears on preview Viewing pictures live from your (1) Follow the steps 1 and 2 on page 174. (2) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA.
Viewing images recorded Capturing on a tape on your computer - For Windows users still images preview window thumbnail list widow (1) Click @. (2) Looking at the preview window, point you want to capture. displayed in the thumbnail Capturing the cursor to (_) is captured. images are window thumbnail list widow the cursor to (_ (_]_. (2) Looking at the preview window, the first scene of the movie (3) Looking at the preview move you want window, to capture.
Viewing images recorded on a tape on your computer - For Windows users Notes • The followings malfunction. may occur while you are using your camcorder, and are not due to any - The image shakes up and down. - Some images are not displayed correctly due to noise, etc. - Images of different color systems to that of your camcorder are not displayed correctly. • When your camcorder is in tape recording standby with a cassette inserted, it turns off automatically after five minutes.
Viewing images recorded on a" Memory Stick" on /our computer. For Windows users Before operation • You need to install the USB driver to view "Memory Stick" images on your computer. (p+ 168). An application such as Windows Media Player must be installed to play back moving pictures in Windows environment. • Set USBCONNECT to NORMAL in the menu settings. (The default setting is NORMAL.) (1) Turn on your computer and allow (2) Insert a "Memory Stick" into your Windows camcorder, to load.
Viewing images recorded For Windows users on a "Memory Stick" on your computer Image files recorded with your camcorder are grouped in folders by recording The meanings of the file names are as follows. E3E3E3D stands for any number the range from 0001 to 9999. For Windows Me users (The drive recognizing your camcorder mode. within is [E:].
Connecting to your computer with USB port - For Macintosh users When connecting to your computer with the USB port Before connecting your camcorder to your computer, install the USB driver on your computer. The USB driver is packaged together with application software for viewing images on the CD*ROM supplied with your camcorder. Mac OS 8.5.1/8.6/9.0/9.1/9.2 or Mac OS X (v10.0/v10.1) Standard installation is required. However, note that the upgrade to Mac OS 9.0/9.1 models.
Connecting to your computer with USB port - For Macintosh users I Do not isconnect driver completed. the USB cable to your computer before installation For Mac OS 8.5.1/8.6/9.0 (1) Turn on your of the USB J | users computer and allow Mac OS to load. (2) Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the CD-ROM The application software screen appears. drive of your computer. __. §' (3) Click the "USB Driver" "Driver." to open the folder containing the six files related to __.
Viewing images recorded on a" Memory Stick" on /our computer. For Macintosh users Before operation You need to install the USB driver to view "Memory Stick" images on your computer. (p. 181) QuickTime 3.0 or newer must be i_z_talled to play back moving pictures. (1) Tum on your computer and allow Mac OS to load. (2) Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder, and connect adaptor to your camcorder and then to a wall outlet. (3) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY.
Capturing images from your computer - Signal an analog video convert function unit on You can capture images and sound from an analog video unit connected computer which has tho [ DV Interface to your camcorder. Before operation Set DISPLAY to LCD in the menu settings. (1) Set the POWER (2) Press (3) Press switch The operation setting is LCD.) to VCR. FN to display PAGE1. MENU, then set A/V _. (4) Start playback (5) Start capturing (The default to your DV OUT to ON in _ (p. 187).
- Customizing Your Changing Camcorder the - menu settings To change the mode settings in the menu .settings, _lect the menu items with _/_. The default .settings can be partially changed. First, .select the icon, then the menu item and the mode. (1) In VCR, CAMERA or MEMORY, press (2) Press MENU to display the menu. (3) (4) (5) (6) Press Press Press Repeal return _/T to select _/T to select _/T to select steps from to step 3. a a a 3 For details, see "Selecting 2 @ []4 I_ PAGE1.
Changing the menu settings Menu items are displayed as the following MANUAL SET CAMERA SET VCR SET LCD/VF SET _Z] MEMORY SET [_ PRINT SET [] CM SET TAPE SET SETUP MENU OTHERS icons: Menu items differ depending on the position of the POWER switch. The LCD screen shows only the items you can operate at the moment.
Changing the menu settings POWER Icon/item _3_ CAMERA Meaning switch • OFF To deactivate carried out. SET D ZOOM PHOTO Mode REC To activate the digital zoom. zoom is performed digitally 120x To activate 120x zoom • MEMORY • OFF ON STEADYSHOT • ON OFF FRAME REC INT. REC • OFF To record you press recording Not to record To record a 16:9 wide a 16:9wide To compensah, To deactivate 10x to 20x 10x to Stick's when or tape CAMERA picture picture CAMERA (p.
Changing the menu settings POWER Icon/item VCR SET HiFi SOUND AUDIO Mode Meaning • STEREO To play back a stereo tape or dual sound tape with mail_ and sub sound (p. 204) MIX switch track 1 To play back a stereo tape with the left sound dual sound track tape with main sound 2 To play back a stereo tape with the right a dual sound track tape with sub sound - - To adjust the balance 2 (p.
Changing the menu settings POWER Icon/item _[3 MEMORY Mode Meaning switch • OFF Not to record SET STILL SET BURST QUALITY IMAGESIZE MOVIE continuously To record (p. 124) EXP BRKTG To record three imag_,s different exposure MULTI SCKN To record nine images continuously, display the images on a single page divided into nine boxes FINE To record still images mode (p.
Changing the menu settings POWER Icon/item Mode _[_ MEMORY Meaning switch SET SLIDE SHOW -- To play PHOTO -- To copy still images Stick" (p. 146) SERIES To assign "Memory RESET To reset the file numbering "Memory Stick" is changed -- To deh, te all the unprotected RETU I_N To cancel OK To format an inserted "Memory Stick." Formatting erases all information on the "Memory Stick." Check the contents of the "Memory Stick" bef_re formatting. 1. Select FORMAT with _/T, then press EXEC. 2.
Changing the menu settings POWER Icon/item [] Mode Meaning switch CM SET TITLE ------ To superimpose (p. 106,109) TITLEERASE ___m To erase TITLE DSPL • ON OFF CM SEARCH • ON a title or make the title you have To display the title you Not to display To search your own superimposed have title VCR CAMERA (p. 108) VCR CAMERA superimposed VCR the title (p. 107) using cassette memory OFF To search without (p. 79, 81) using TAPE TITLE ------ To label (p.
Changing the menu settings POWER Icon/item [] Mode MeanJng switch SETUP MENU CLOCK SET USB STREAM USBCONNECT LANGUAGE DEMO MODE - - • OFF • • To sr, t the daft, or time To deactivate (p. 19) CAMEP.
Changing the menu settings POWER Icon/item Mode Meaning switch • DATE/CAM To display date, time and various setth_gs during playback when you press the DATA CODE button on the Remote Commander (p. 39) VCR MEMORY OTHERS DATA CODE (OntheRemote Commanded WORLD TIME BEEP DATE To display date m_d time during playback when you press the DATA CODE button on the Remote Commander ------ To set the clock time dif f_,rence. difference you difference to 0, set time.
- Troubleshooting- Types of trouble and how to correct trouble 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:[_E3:DE3" appears on the screen, the self+diagnosis display function has activated. See page 200. Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions START/STOP does not opt, rate. • The POWER switch is not set th CAMERA. -_ Set it to CAMEI_ (p+ 24).
Types of trouble and how to correct Symptom An unknown the ser_,n. trouble Cause and/or Corrective Actions picturp is displayed on • If 10 minutes elap_ after you set the POWER switch to CAMERA or DEMO MODE is set to ON in the menu The picture is recorded in incorrect or unnatural colors. _ttings without a cassette and a "Memory Stick" in_rted, your camcorder automatically starts the demonstration. "_ Insert a cassette and a "Memory Stick" or press the LCD screen. The demonstration stops.
Types of trouble and how to correct Symptom trouble Cause and/or Corrective Actions Playback is not possibh,. • ThP tape has run out. -_ Rewind the tape (p. 38). There are horizontal lines on the pictul'o or the playback picture is not clear or does not appear. • The video head may be dirty. -_ Clean the head using tho cleaning (p. 210). No sound or only a low sound is heard when playh_g back a tape. • The stereo tape is played back with HiFi SOUND in the menu settings. -_ Set it to STEREO (p.
Types of trouble and how to correct Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions The power does not turn on. • The battery pack is not installed, or is dead or nearly dead. q, Install a charged battery pack (p. 14, 15). • The AC power adaptor is not connected to a wall outlet. "-) Connect the AC power adaptor to a wall outlet (p. 18). END SEARCH does not work. • The tape was ejected after recording when using a cassette without cassette memory (p. 36). • You have not recorded on the new cassette yet (p.
Types of trouble and how to correct trouble Symptom Cause and/or The "Memory function. Stick" does not Corrective Actions • The POWER switch is not set to MEMORY. -_ Set it to MEMORY (p. 122). • A "Memory Stick" is not inserted. -_ Insert a "Memory Stick" (p. 115). Recordi_g dor,s not function. • Tho "Memory Stick" has already been recorded to its full capacity. -_ Delete unnecessary images and record again (p. 157). • The "Memory Stick" formatted incorrectly is inserted.
Types of trouble and how to correct Symptom trouble Cause and/or Corrective Actions A tiffs, is not recorded, • The cassette has no cassette memory. "_ Use a cassetto with cassetto memory (p. 106). • The cassette memory is full. -_ Erase unnecessary title (p. 108). • The cassette is set to prevent accidental erasure. -_ Slide the write-protect tab so that red portion is not visible (p. 21). • The tape has a blank portion in the recorded portion. -_ Superimpose the title to the recorded position (p.
Types of trouble and how to correct trouble Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions The melody or beep sounds for five seconds. • Moisture condensation has occurred. "_ Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at least one hour to acclimatize (p. 209). • Some troubles have occurred in your camcorder. "_ Remove the cassette and insert it again, then operate your camcorder. No function works though the power is on.
Self-diagnosis Your camcorder function. display has a _lf_diagnosis display LCD screen or Viewfinder This function displays the current condition of your camcorder as a 5_digit code (a combination of a letter and figures) on the screen. If a 5-digit code is displayed, check the following code chart. The last two digits (indicated by [30) will differ depending on the state of your camcorder. Self-diagnosis display ,C:OO:C]C] You can service yourself.
Warning indicators If indicators and messages See the page in parentheses Warning and messages appear on the screen, check the following: "( )" for more information. indicators 100-0001 Warning indicator as to file Slow flashing: • The file is corrupted. • The file is unreadable. • You are trying to carry out MEMORY MIX function on moving picture (p. 133). Warning indicator as to tape Slow flashing: • The tape is near the end. • No tape is inserted.
Warning Warning indicators and messages messages • CLOCK SET Set the date and time (p. 19). • FOR "lnfoLITHIUM" BATTERY ONLY Use an "InfoLIHIUM" • _il CLEANING The video heads are dirty (p. 210). The _ indicator and "_il CLEANING CASSETTE" appear one after another on the _reen. CASSETTE battery pack (p. 17). • COPY INHIBIT You tried to record (p. 203).* • C'*r_ FULL The cas_tte • _ AUDIO MODE is set to 16BIT.
- Additional Usable Information- cassettes You can use the mini DV ='l]_"r cassette only.* You cannot Hi8 ['Ill Digital8 D, VHS MI_ VHSC MI_I_I S_VHS _ ED Betamax _ DV I]_"Tor MICRO MV lily cassette. use any other 8 mm I S_VHSC ._ Betamax * There are two types of mini DV cassettes: with cassette memory and without memory. Tapes with cassette memory have C|I| (Cassette Memory) mark. We recommend that you use cassettes with cassette memory. I!, cassette IC memory is mounted on this type of cassette.
Usable cassettes 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 i and stereo 2 can be adjusted by selecting AUDIO MIX in the menu settings during playback. Both sounds can be played back. 1&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.
About the" InfoLITHIUM" battery pack What is the" InfoLITHIUM" battery pack? The "InfoLITHI UM" battery pack is a lithium_ion battery pack that has functions for communicating information related to operating conditions between your camcorder and an optional AC adaptor/charger. The "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack calculates the power consumption according to the operating conditions of your camcorder, and displays the remaining battery time in minutes.
About i.LINK The DV Interface section describes What on this unit is an i.L1NK-compliant DV input/output the i.LINK standard and its features. Interface. This is i.LINK? i.L1NK is a digital serial interface for handling digital video, digital audio and other data in two directions between equipment having the i.LINK, and for controlling other equipment. i.LINK-compatible equipment can be connected by a single i.LINK cable.
About i.LINK For details on how to dub when this unit is connected to other video equipment having DV Interface, see page 84 and 98. This unit can also be connected to othor i.LINK (DV Interface) compatible equipment made by SONY (e.g. VAIO _ries personal computer) other than video equipment. Before connecting this unit to your computer, make sure that application _fftware supported by this unit is already installed on your computer.
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 necessary; depending on the design of the wall outlet [b]. AC-L10A/L10B/L10C '_ [a], if E lay [by Your camcorder is a NTSC system based camcorder.
Maintenance information and precautions 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. When the _ indicator flashes at the same time, the cassette is inserted appear. in your camcorder.
Maintenance information and precautions Cleaning the video head To ensure normal recording and clear pictures, clean the video head. 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 _ indicator and ' _ CLEANING CASSETTE' message or the _ indicator flashes on the screen during recording.
Maintenance information and precautions Caution Do not remove any other screws. You may remove only the screw to remove the eyecup. Notes • Do not drop or bend the eyecup shaft. • Be careful when handling the eyecup. Your camcorder has a built-in rechargeable battery so that the date, time and other settings are retained even when the POWER switch is turned off. The built-in rechargeable battery is always charged as long as you are using your camcorder.
Maintenance information Camcorder operation • Operate your camcorder • For DC or AC operation, instructions. and precautions on 7.2 V (battery pack) or 8.4 V (AC adaptor). use the accessories recommended in this operating • 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 About care and storage of the • Wipe the surface of the lens clean with a - When there are fingerprints on the lens - In hot or humid locations - When the lens is used in environments • Store the lens in a well_ventilatod location lens soft cloth in tho following surface instance: such as the _aside subject to little dirt or dust. To prevent mold from occurring, periodically perform the above.
Specifications Minimum Video recording system 2 rotary heads Helical scanning system Audio recording system 2 _o_ary hea_, P(dM sy_m Qua_ization: 12 bits (_ 32 kHz, stereo 1, s_ereo 2), 16 bits (Fs 48 kHz, stereo) Vid_'o _ignal N'FSC colo_ EIA standards Usable cassette Mini DV cassette with the _ mark printed TBpe speed SP: Approx. 18.81 mm/s LP: Approx. 12.56 mm/s Recording/#ayback time (using cassette DVM60) SP: 1 hour LP: 1.
Specifications Maximum output DC 8.4 V Output voltage DC 7.2V voltage Capacity 8.5 Wh (1 180 mAh) Dimensions (approxJ 38.2 x 20.5 x 55.6 mm (1 9/16 x 13/16 x 2 1/4 in.) (w/h/d) Mass (approx.) 76 g (2.7 oz) Type Lithium ion Memory Flash memory 8MB: MSA-8A Operating voltage 2.7-3.6V Power consumption Approx. 45mA during operation Approx. 130b_A in tape recording standby Dimensions (approxJ 50 x 2.8 x 21.5 mm o. (2 x 1/8 x 7/8 in.) (w/h/d) Mass (approx.) 4 g (0.
- Quick Reference* Identifying the parts and controls [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] 216 [] Lens cap (p. 24) [] Eyecup [] LCD screen/Touch panel (p. 22, 26, II6) [] Viewfinder [] OPEN button (p. 24) [] LOCK switch [] CHARGE lamp (p. 15) [] POWER switch [] Battery pack/Battery terminal cover (p. i4) [] START/STOP [] BATT (battery) (p. 28) (p. 25) (p. 24) button (p. 24) release lever (p.
Identifying the parts and controls [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] MtC (PLUG IN POWER)jack (red) (p. 102) Connect an external microphone (optional). This jack also accepts a "plug-in-power" microphone. A/V (AUDIO/VIDEO) (p. 43, 83, 129, 183) 4,_(LANC)jack ID-2jack [] [] S VIDEO [] Jack cover [] Holding (p. 65) ID-2jack (p. 43, 83, 129, 183) Grip (p. 24) (yellow) _=. (blue) LANC stands for Local Application Control Bus System.
Identifying the parts and controls [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] Focusring (p. 65) [] Microphone [] Lens [] [] Infrared rays emitter (p. 32, 89) _ DVInterface (p. 84, 98, 130, 142, 183) The l, DV Interface is i.LINK compatible. [] Remote sensor [] '_ (USB)jack [] Camera recording lamp (p. 24) [] DC IN jack (p. 163) (p. 15, 18) Note on the Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens which can reproduce a fine image.
Identifying the parts and controls [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] NtGHTSHOT switch [] SUPER NSICOLOR (p. 32) SLOW [] _ (headphones)jack (green) When you use headphones, the speaker on your camcorder is muted. [] PHOTO button [] Power [] DISPLAY/TOUCH [] RESET button [] Access S button (p. 33, 34) [] Intelligent [] BACK LIGHT button [] Speaker • i_ accessory shoe (p. 32) zoom lamp (p. 44, lever 47, 122) (p. 29, 74, I54) PANEL button (p. 39) (p. 199) _=. (p.
Identifying the parts and controls [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] Grip Strap [] "Memory [] Viewfinder (p. 28) [] Cassette Stick" slot lens adjustment lever lid (p. 21) Fastening the grip strap Fasten the grip strap firmly. 220 [] MEMORY EJECT lever (p. 115) [] OPEN/A--EJECT J lever (p. 21) [] Tripod receptacle Make sure that the length screw is less than 5.5 mm of the tripod (7/32 inch). Otherwise, you cannot attach the tripod securely and the screw may damage your camcorder.
Identifying the parts and controls Buttons that share the same name on the camcorder same function. and Remote Commander share the [] [] [] [] []___F [] [] PHOTO [] DISPLAY button [] SEARCH MODE button [] _/I_H [] Video button (p. 45, 48, 123) buttons control [] [] (p. 39) buttons (p. 4I) the remote control your camcorder your camcorder. (p. 77, 78, 80) (p. 77, 78, 80) Transmitter Point toward to turning (p. 76) [] ZERO SET MEMORY button [] START/STOP button (p.
Identifying the parts and controls LCD screen and viewfinder [] @ [] [] ZCCC t............ SEARCH"I_i)_ [] 8 [] AUTO AWB A/V_OV" N [] Cassette memory (p. 12, 203) [] Remaining battery time [] Zoom (p. 29)/Exposure (p. 63)/ Data file name (p. 149) [] Digital (p. 53) [] 16:9WIDE (p. 51) [] Picture effect [] Data code (p. 39) [] Date (p. 31) [] PROGRAM [] BACK LIGHT (p. 32) [] SteadyShot [] Manual [] Recording mode [] Self-timer (p.
Index A, B I, J, K, L AC power adaptor ............ 15, 18 Adjusting the viewfinder ...... 28 Audio dubbing ...................... 102 AUDIO MIX .......................... 187 AUDIO MODE ...................... 190 AUTO SHTR .......................... 185 A/V connecting cable ...... 43, 83, 89, 97,103,129, 141,183 BACK LIGHT .......................... 32 i.MNK LLINK Battery pack ............................. BEEP ....................................... BOUNCE ..................................
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