3-081-602-11(1) Digital Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. DCR-PC105 Model No. AC- Serial No. Serial No.
Welcome! Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony Handycam. With your Handycam, you can capture life’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 will soon be producing home video that you can enjoy for years to come. WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. For customers in the U.S.A.
For customers in the U.S.A. If you have any questions about this product, you may call: Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222SONY (7669) The number below is for the FCC related matters only. Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: Model No.: Responsible Party: Address: SONY DCR-PC105 Sony Electronics Inc. 680 Kinderkamack Road, Oradell, NJ07649 U.S.A. Telephone No.: 201-930-6972 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Main Features Recording moving pictures or still images, and playing them back Main Features • Viewing moving pictures recorded on a tape using the USB cable (p. 173) • Viewing images recorded on a “Memory Stick” using the USB cable (p. 181, 186) • Capturing images on a computer from your camcorder using the USB cable (p. 175, 176) • Converting an analog signal into digital to capture images onto the computer (p. 187) • DVD video creating with VAIO (p. 189) 4 • Recording moving pictures on tape (p.
Main Features Other uses Functions for adjusting exposure during recording •Back light function (p. 36) •NightShot/Super NightShot/Color Slow Shutter (p. 37) •PROGRAM AE (p. 64) •Manual exposure (p. 66) •Flexible Spot Meter (p. 67) • Recording images with the flash (p. 124) Functions for giving a natural appearance to your recordings •PROGRAM AE (p. 64) – SPORTS – LANDSCAPE •Manual focus (p. 68) •Spot Focus (p. 70) Main Features Functions for giving images more impact •Digital zoom (p.
Table of Contents Main Features .......................................... 4 Quick Start Guide – Recording on tape .................................... 8 – Recording on a “Memory Stick” .......... 10 Getting Started Using this manual ..................................... 12 Checking the supplied accessories .......... 14 Step 1 Preparing the power source ......... 15 Installing the battery pack ................. 15 Charging the battery pack .................
Table of Contents “Memory Stick” Operations Using a “Memory Stick” – Introduction ................................... 112 Selecting image quality and size ........... 116 Recording a still image on a “Memory Stick” – Memory photo recording ............. 120 Recording an image from a tape as a still image ........................................... 126 Superimposing a still image in a “Memory Stick” on an image – MEMORY MIX ............................... 128 Interval Photo Recording .......................
Quick Start Guide – Recording on tape Connecting the power cord Use the battery pack when using your camcorder outdoors (p. 15). Open the jack cover. AC Adaptor (supplied) 1 2 3 Connect the plug with its v mark facing the grip belt. Quick Start Guide Inserting the cassette 1 Slide OPEN/ZEJECT in the direction of the arrow and open the lid. 2 Push the center of the cassette back to insert the cassette.
Recording a picture on the tape 1 Remove the lens cap. (p. 28) 2 Set the POWER CAMERA MEMORY open the LCD panel. The picture appears on the screen. VCR 3 Press OPEN to (CHG)OFF switch to CAMERA while pressing the small green button. POWER LOCK 4 Press START/ (CHG)OFF VCR CAMERA MEMORY STOP. Your camcorder starts recording. To stop recording, press START/STOP again. Viewfinder When the LCD panel is closed, pull out the viewfinder placing your eye against the eyecup.
Quick Start Guide – Recording on a “Memory Stick” Connecting the power cord Use the battery pack when using your camcorder outdoors (p. 15). Open the jack cover. AC Adaptor (supplied) 1 2 3 Connect the plug with its v mark facing the grip belt. Quick Start Guide Inserting a “Memory Stick” Insert a “Memory Stick” in the “Memory Stick” slot as far as it can go with the B mark facing the grip belt as illustrated. To remove the “Memory Stick,” press the “Memory Stick” once lightly.
Recording still images on the “Memory Stick” (p. 120) 1 Remove the lens cap. 4 Press PHOTO lightly. You can record when the green z stops flashing and remains lit. 3 Press OPEN to open the LCD panel. The picture appears on the screen. 640 Viewfinder When the LCD panel is closed, pull out the viewfinder placing your eye against the eyecup. Adjust the viewfinder lens to your eyesight (p. 34). FINE 12 5 Press PHOTO deeper. The image displayed when you press PHOTO deeply is recorded on the “Memory Stick.
— Getting Started — Using this manual As you read through this manual, buttons and settings on your camcorder are shown in capital letters. In sections from “Advanced Recording Operations” onward, position of the POWER switch is shown by the icons below. (CHG)OFF VCR CAMERA MEMORY POWER LOCK : Set the POWER switch to VCR. : Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. : Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. All operations you carry out are indicated by a beep.
Using this manual Precautions on camcorder care Lens and LCD screen/finder (on mounted models only) [a] [b] [c] [d] Getting Started •The LCD screen and the finder are manufactured using extremely high-precision technology, so over 99.99% of the pixels are operational for effective use. However, there may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue or green in color) that constantly appear on the LCD screen and the finder.
Checking the supplied accessories Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder. 1 2 3 4 5 7 8 9 1 AC-L15A/L15B AC Adaptor, Power cord (p. 16) 2 NP-FM30 rechargeable battery pack* (p. 15) 3 A/V connecting cable (p. 47) 6 6 USB cable (p. 160) 7 CD-ROM (SPVD-010 USB Driver) (p. 164) 8 Cleaning cloth (p. 222) 9 Battery terminal cover (p. 15) 4 Wireless Remote Commander (p. 234) (A button type lithium battery is built in.) 5 “Memory Stick” (p.
Step 1 Preparing the power source Installing the battery pack Be sure to set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) when replacing the battery pack. 1 2 Getting Started (1) While sliding the BATT (battery) release lever in the direction of the arrow 1, slide the battery terminal cover in the direction of the arrow 2. (2) Slide the battery pack down until it clicks. 2 1 BATT release lever To remove the battery pack Remove the battery pack while sliding the BATT (battery) release lever.
Step 1 Preparing the power source Charging the battery pack Use the battery pack after charging it for your camcorder. Your camcorder operates only with the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (M series). See page 216 for details of “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack. (1) Install the battery pack on your camcorder. (2) Connect the AC Adaptor supplied with your camcorder to the DC IN jack with the v mark on the DC plug facing the grip belt. (3) Connect the power cord to the AC Adaptor.
Step 1 Preparing the power source When you use the AC Adaptor Place the AC Adaptor near a wall outlet. While using the AC Adaptor, if any trouble occurs with this unit, disconnect the plug from a wall outlet as soon as possible to cut off the power. Getting Started Notes •Prevent metallic objects from coming into contact with the metal parts of the DC plug of the AC Adaptor. This may cause a short-circuit and damage the AC Adaptor. •Your camcorder will be less balanced when placed on the table etc.
Step 1 Preparing the power source Recording time Battery pack Recording with the LCD screen Recording with the viewfinder Backlighting on Backlighting off Continuous Typical* Continuous Typical* Continuous Typical* NP-FM30 (supplied) 95 50 80 45 90 50 NP-FM50 155 90 130 70 150 85 NP-FM70 320 190 270 155 310 185 NP-QM71/QM71D 375 220 315 180 365 215 NP-FM91/QM91/ QM91D 565 330 475 280 550 325 Approximate minutes when you use a fully charged battery pack * Approx
Step 1 Preparing the power source Checking status of the battery pack – Battery Info 3 During charging DISPLAY/ BATT INFO Getting Started (1) Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG). (2) Press OPEN to open the LCD panel. (3) Press DISPLAY/BATT INFO. The battery charge level (the percentage of remaining battery time) and remaining battery time when using the LCD screen or viewfinder are displayed for about 7 seconds.
Step 1 Preparing the power source Using your camcorder on house current Connect the AC Adaptor in the same way as you would when charging the battery pack (p. 16). Connecting to a wall outlet •The AC Adaptor can supply power from a wall outlet even if the battery pack is attached to your camcorder. •The DC IN jack has “source priority.” This means that the battery pack will not supply any power if the power cord is connected to the DC IN jack, even when the power cord is not plugged into a wall outlet.
Step 2 Adjusting the grip belt The grip belt supplied with your camcorder can be used as an ordinary grip belt or a wrist strap. Using as a grip belt 1 4 Getting Started Put your hand through the grip belt. Fasten the grip belt firmly. If the grip belt hangs out too far, tuck it in the hand pad. 2 3 Using the grip belt as a wrist strap Finger rest Commercially available straps, etc., can be attached to this ring. (1) Open the hand pad.
Step 2 Adjusting the grip belt 1 Hand pad 2 Strap ring 3 Belt adjuster 22
Step 3 Setting the date and time (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) Getting Started Set the date and time when you use your camcorder for the first time. The “CLOCK SET” indicator will appear each time you set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY unless you set the date and time. If you do not set the date and time, “--- -- ----” and “--:--:--” are recorded on a tape or a “Memory Stick” as the data code.
Step 3 Setting the date and time To return to FN (Function) Press EXIT. Note on the time indicator The internal clock of your camcorder uses a 12-hour cycle. – 12:00 AM stands for midnight. – 12:00 PM stands for noon.
Step 4 Using the touch panel Your camcorder has operation buttons on the LCD screen. Touch the LCD screen directly with your finger to operate each function. 3 Getting Started (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA for recording, VCR for playback, or MEMORY to use a “Memory Stick.” (2) Press OPEN to open the LCD panel. (3) Press FN. Operation buttons on PAGE1 are displayed on the LCD screen. If FN is not on the LCD screen, touch the LCD screen lightly to make it appear.
Step 4 Using the touch panel To cancel settings Press OFF. The display returns to PAGE1/PAGE2/PAGE3. To make screen indicators disappear Press DISPLAY/BATT INFO.
Step 4 Using the touch panel When executing each item A green bar appears above the item. Getting Started Notes •When using the touch panel, press operation buttons lightly with your finger supporting the LCD panel from the back side of it. •Do not press the LCD screen with sharp objects such as a pen. •Do not press the LCD screen too hard. •Do not touch the LCD screen with wet hands. If any items are not available The color of the items changes to gray.
— Recording – Basics — Recording a picture Perform Step 1 (p. 15) to Step 3 (p. 23) in advance. (1) Remove the lens cap and pull the lens cap string to fix it. (2) Prepare the power source (p. 15) and insert a cassette (p. 8). (3) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA while pressing the small green button. This sets your camcorder to standby. (4) Press OPEN to open the LCD panel. The picture appears on the screen. (5) Press START/STOP. Your camcorder starts recording. The REC indicator appears.
Recording a picture Note on recording mode Your camcorder records and plays back in the SP (standard play) mode or in the LP in the menu settings (p. 198). In the LP mode, (long play) mode. Select SP or LP in you can record 1.5 times as long as in the SP mode. When you record the tape in the LP mode on your camcorder, we recommend playing back the tape on your camcorder.
Recording a picture Indicators displayed during recording Indicators are not recorded on the tape. 1 234 5 50min JUL 4 2003 REC 0:00:01 60min 6 12:05:56PM FN 7 89 1 Remaining battery time 2 Cassette Memory This appears when using a cassette with Cassette Memory. 3 Recording mode 4 STBY/REC 5 Time code 6 Remaining tape This appears after you insert the cassette (p. 198). 7 Date The date appears about 5 seconds after the power is turned on.
Recording a picture Remaining battery time indicator during recording The remaining battery time indicator roughly indicates the continuous recording time. The indicator may not be correct, depending on the conditions in which you are recording. When you close the LCD panel and open it again, it takes about 1 minute for the correct remaining battery time in minutes to be displayed. Recording data The recording data (date/time or various settings when recorded) are not displayed during recording.
Recording a picture When monitoring on the LCD screen You can turn the LCD panel over and move it back to your camcorder body with the LCD screen facing out. 180° Shooting with the mirror mode This feature allows the camera subject to view him- or herself on the LCD screen. The subject can use this feature to check his or her own image on the LCD screen while you look at the subject in the viewfinder. Pull out the viewfinder and rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees.
Recording a picture Adjusting the brightness of the LCD screen 2,3 LCD BRT Recording – Basics (1) When the POWER switch is set to CAMERA, press FN and select PAGE2. When the POWER switch is set to VCR, press FN to display PAGE1. When the POWER switch is set 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 of the LCD screen using – (to dim)/+ (to brighten).
Recording a picture Adjusting the LCD screen backlight When using your camcorder outdoors in strong sunlight, the battery life can be improved by setting the LCD BACKLIGHT switch to OFF. When using your camcorder indoors, set the LCD BACKLIGHT switch to ON. (The default setting is ON.) ON OFF LCD BACKLIGHT LCD screen backlight You can change the brightness of the backlight when using the battery pack. Select LCD B.L. in in the menu settings (p. 194).
Recording a picture Viewfinder backlight You can change the brightness of the backlight when using the battery pack. Select VF in the menu settings (p. 194). B.L. in Even if you adjust VF B.L. The recorded picture will not be affected. Recording – Basics Shooting using the viewfinder is recommended when: – You cannot see the picture clearly on the LCD screen. – Battery consumption is a concern. Using the zoom feature Move the power zoom lever a little for a slower zoom. Move it further for a faster zoom.
Recording a picture When you shoot close to a subject If you cannot achieve a sharp focus, move the power zoom lever to the “W” side until the focus is sharp. You can shoot a subject that is at least about 80 cm (about 2 5/8 feet) away from the lens surface in the telephoto position, or about 1 cm (about 1/2 inch) away in the wide-angle position. When the POWER switch is set to MEMORY You cannot use the digital zoom.
Recording a picture Shooting in the dark – NightShot/Super NightShot/Color Slow Shutter Using NightShot (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY. (2) Slide NIGHTSHOT to ON. and ”NIGHTSHOT” indicators flash on the screen. The Recording – Basics NightShot enables you to shoot a subject in the night or in a dark place. Note that if you record with NightShot, the picture may be recorded in incorrect or unnatural colors.
Recording a picture To cancel Super NightShot Press SUPER NS again to make the S indicator disappear. To cancel NightShot, slide NIGHTSHOT to OFF. Using the NightShot Light The picture will be clearer with the NightShot Light on. To enable the NightShot Light, set N.S. LIGHT in to ON in the menu settings (p. 193). (The default setting is ON.) Using Color Slow Shutter Color Slow Shutter enables you to record color images in a dim place. NIGHTSHOT OFF ON (1) (2) (3) (4) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA.
Recording a picture While using NightShot, you cannot use the following functions: – White balance – PROGRAM AE (the indicator flashes.
Checking recordings – End search/Edit search/Rec Review You can use these buttons to check the recorded picture or to locate the recording end point for making the transition between the last recorded scene and the next scene you record smooth. / EDIT FN End search You can go to the end of the recorded section after you record. (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. (2) Press FN to display PAGE1. (3) Press END SCH.
Checking recordings – End search/Edit search/Rec Review If the tape has a blank portion between recorded portions End search may not work correctly. Edit search You can search for the next recording start point. You cannot monitor the sound. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. Press FN to display PAGE1. Press MENU. Select EDITSEARCH in , then press EXEC (p. 193). Select ON, then press EXIT. Hold down 7/– or +. The recorded portion is played back. Release 7/– or + to stop playback.
— Playback – Basics — Playing back a tape You can monitor a tape recording on the LCD screen. If you close the LCD panel, you can monitor the playback picture in the viewfinder. You can also control playback using the Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder. (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) Set the POWER switch to VCR while pressing the small green button. Press OPEN to open the LCD panel. to rewind the tape. Press to start playback. Press Adjust the volume following the steps below.
Playing back a tape To return to FN Press EXIT. To stop playback Press . To rewind the tape Press during playback stop. Press during playback stop. To view a still image (playback pause) Press during playback. To resume playback, press again. If the playback pause lasts more than 5 minutes, the camcorder automatically stops. Playback – Basics To fastforward the tape If you leave the power on for a long time Your camcorder gets warm. This is not a malfunction.
Playing back a tape To display date/time and various settings Your camcorder automatically records not only images on the tape but also the recording data (date/time or various settings when recorded) (Data code). Follow the steps below to display the data code using the touch panel . (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) Set the POWER switch to VCR, then play back the tape. During playback, press FN and select PAGE2 (p. 25). Press DATA CODE. Select CAM DATA or DATE DATA, then press OK. Press EXIT.
Playing back a tape Various playback modes To operate video control buttons, set the POWER switch to VCR. Using the touch panel (1) Press FN and select PAGE3. (2) Press V SPD PLAY to display video control buttons. Press during playback to reverse the playback direction.*1) To locate a scene while monitoring the picture (picture search) Keep pressing button. or during playback.
Playing back a tape Video control buttons Marks on your camcorder are different from those on the Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder.
Viewing a recording on TV Connect your camcorder to a 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 Adaptor. Refer to the operating instructions of your TV.
Viewing a recording on TV If your TV or VCR is a monaural type Connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video input jack and the white or the red plug to the audio input jack on the VCR or the TV. If you connect the white plug, the sound is L (left) signal. If you connect the red plug, the sound is R (right) signal. If the equipment to be connected has an S video jack Pictures can be reproduced more faithfully by using an S video jack.
— Advanced Recording Operations — Recording still images on a “Memory Stick” during tape recording standby or tape recording Insert a “Memory Stick” before operation. During tape recording standby The POWER switch should be set to . 1 50min 640 FINE 12 CAPTURE Advanced Recording Operations (1) Keep pressing PHOTO lightly until a still image appears. The CAPTURE indicator appears. Recording does not start yet.
Recording still images on a “Memory Stick” during tape recording standby or tape recording During tape recording The POWER switch should be set to . Press PHOTO deeper. The image displayed on the screen when you pressed PHOTO deeper will be recorded on the “Memory Stick.” Recording on the “Memory Stick” is complete when the bar scroll indicator disappears.
Self-timer recording You can record still images and moving pictures with the self-timer. You can also use the Remote Commander for this operation. PHOTO START/STOP PHOTO Recording moving pictures on a tape The POWER switch should be set to Operate by touching the panel. . Advanced Recording Operations START/STOP (1) During standby, press FN and select PAGE2. (2) Press SELFTIMER. (self-timer) indicator appears on the screen. The (3) Press EXIT to return to FN. (4) Press START/STOP.
Self-timer recording Recording still images on a “Memory Stick” during recording standby The POWER switch should be set to Operate by touching the panel. . (1) Follow steps 1 to 3 in “Recording moving pictures on a tape” (p. 51). (2) Press PHOTO deeply. The self-timer starts counting down from about 10 seconds with a beep. In the last 2 seconds, the beep gets faster, and then your camcorder records still images automatically. To stop the countdown for recording on a tape Press START/STOP.
Adjusting the white balance manually Normally white balance is automatically adjusted. The POWER switch should be set to Operate by touching the panel. or . (1) Press FN to display PAGE1. (2) Press MENU. , then press EXEC (p. 192). (3) Select WHT BAL in EXIT AUTO HOLD OUTDOOR INDOOR EXEC RET. (4) Select the desired mode, then press EXEC.
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. If you record under fluorescent lighting Select AUTO or HOLD. Your camcorder may not adjust the white balance correctly in the INDOOR mode. If you did the following in the AUTO mode: – You remove the battery pack for replacement. – You bring your camcorder from indoors to outdoors holding the exposure, or vice versa.
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 the 16:9WIDE mode [a]. The picture during playing back in the 4:3 mode on a wide-screen TV [b] or a normal TV [c]* are compressed widthwise. If you set the screen mode of the wide-screen TV to the full mode, you can watch normal ratio pictures [d].
Using the wide mode Notes •In the wide mode, you cannot use the following functions: – Recording on a “Memory Stick” during tape recording or tape recording standby – BOUNCE – OLD MOVIE •Pictures recorded on the tape in wide mode cannot be returned to normal ratio. Pictures on a TV screen Pictures recorded in the 16:9WIDE mode automatically appear on the TV screen at full size when: – You connect your camcorder to a TV that is compatible with the video ID (ID-1/ID-2) system.
Using the fader function You can fade in or out to give your recording a more professional appearance. [a] STBY REC NORM. FADER (normal) Advanced Recording Operations MOSC. FADER (mosaic) BOUNCE*1) *2) OVERLAP*2) WIPE*2) DOT*2) [b] STBY REC MONOTONE When fading in, the picture gradually changes from black-and-white to color. When fading out, the picture gradually changes from color to black-and-white. *1) You can use BOUNCE when D ZOOM in *2) You can fade in only.
Using the fader function The POWER switch should be set to Operate by touching the panel. . (1) When fading in [a] Press FN to display PAGE1 during recording standby. When fading out [b] Press FN to display PAGE1 during recording. (2) Press FADER. The screen to select the fader mode appears. (3) Press the desired mode. OK to return to PAGE1. (4) Press (5) Press EXIT to return to FN. The fader indicator you selected flashes. (6) Press START/STOP.
Using the fader function Note You cannot use the following functions while using fader.
Using special effects – Picture effect NEG. ART [a]: SEPIA: B&W: SOLARIZE [b]: PASTEL [c]: MOSAIC [d]: The color and brightness of the picture are reversed. The picture is sepia. The picture is monochrome (black-and-white). The picture looks like an illustration with strong contrast. The picture looks like a pale pastel drawing. The picture is mosaic. [a] [b] [c] [d] The POWER switch should be set to Operate by touching the panel. . (1) Press FN to display PAGE1. (2) Press MENU.
Using special effects – Digital effect SLOW SHTR (slow shutter) You can slow down the shutter speed. The SLOW SHTR mode is good for recording dark pictures more brightly. OLD MOVIE You can add an old movie type atmosphere to pictures. Your camcorder automatically changes the screen format to wide and the color to sepia, and sets the appropriate shutter speed. FLASH (flash motion) You can record still images successively at regular intervals. LUMI.
Using special effects – Digital effect The POWER switch should be set to Operate by touching the panel. . (1) Press FN, then select PAGE2. (2) Press DIG EFFT. The screen to select a digital effect is displayed. (3) Press the desired mode. When you select STILL or LUMI., the still image is stored in memory. (4) Press – (to decrease the effect)/+ (to increase the effect) to adjust the effect. Items to adjust SLOW SHTR Shutter speed. The larger the shutter speed number, the slower the shutter speed.
Using special effects – Digital effect To return to FN Press EXIT. To cancel digital effect Press OFF on the DIG EFFT screen to return to PAGE2. Shutter speed Shutter speed number Shutter speed 1/30 SLOW SHTR 2 1/15 SLOW SHTR 3 1/8 SLOW SHTR 4 1/4 Notes •While using digital effect, you cannot use the following functions: – Super NightShot – Color Slow Shutter – Fader – Recording with the flash •PROGRAM AE does not work in the SLOW SHTR mode.
Using PROGRAM AE SPOTLIGHT*1) This mode prevents people’s faces, for example, from appearing excessively white when shooting subjects lit by strong light in the theater. PORTRAIT (soft portrait) This mode brings out the subject while creating a soft background for subjects such as people or flowers. SPORTS (sports lesson)*1) This mode minimizes camera-shake on fast-moving subjects, such as in tennis or golf.
Using PROGRAM AE The POWER switch should be set to Operate by touching the panel. or . (1) Press FN to display PAGE1. (2) Press MENU. , then press EXEC (p. 192). (3) Select PROGRAM AE in EXIT AUTO SPOTLIGHT PORTRAIT SPORTS BEACH&SKI SUNSETMOON LANDSCAPE EXEC RET. (4) Select the desired mode, then press EXEC. To return to FN Press EXIT.
Adjusting the exposure manually We recommend that you adjust the exposure manually in the following cases: – When fine-adjusting backlight compensation – When the subject is too bright against the background – When recording dark pictures (e.g., night scenes) faithfully The POWER switch should be set to Operate by touching the panel. (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) or . Press FN to display PAGE1. Press EXPOSURE. The screen to adjust the exposure appears. Press MANUAL.
Using spot light-metering function – Flexible Spot Meter This function adjusts the exposure to the brightness of the point you want to focus on. Use Flexible Spot Meter in the following cases: – The subject is backlit. – When there is strong contrast between the subject and background such as with a subject that is on stage and lit by a spotlight. The POWER switch should be set to Operate by touching the panel. or .
Focusing manually You can gain better results by manually adjusting the focus in the following cases. Normally, focus is adjusted automatically.
Focusing manually To focus precisely It is easier to focus on the subject if you adjust the zoom to shoot at the “W” (wideangle) position after focusing at the “T” (telephoto) position. When you shoot close to the subject Focus at the end of the “W” (wide-angle) position.
Using spot focus function – Spot Focus The focus is adjusted to the point you selected. The POWER switch should be set to Operate by touching the panel. or . (1) Press FN to display PAGE1. (2) Press SPOT FOCUS. The SPOT FOCUS screen appears. (3) Press the desired area in the frame. The SPOT FOCUS indicator flashes on the screen. The focus of the point you selected is adjusted. OK to return to PAGE1. The FOCUS setting changes to the manual (4) Press mode (p. 68).
Interval Recording You can make time-lapse recordings by setting your camcorder to automatically record and standby sequentially. You can achieve excellent recordings of flowering, insects emerging, etc., with this function. Example 1s [a] 1s 9 min 59 s 9 min 59 s [a] [b] [b] 10 min [a] REC TIME [b] INTERVAL There may be a discrepancy in recording time of up to +/– 6 frames from the selected time. The POWER switch should be set to Operate by touching the panel. .
Interval Recording (8) Select the desired recording time, then press EXEC. The time: 0.5SEC y 1SEC y 1.5SEC y 2SEC RET. (9) Press (10) Set INT. REC to ON, then press EXEC. (11) Press EXIT to return to FN. The INTERVAL TAPE indicator flashes on the screen. (12) Press START/STOP to start Interval Recording. The INTERVAL TAPE indicator lights up during Interval Recording. To cancel Interval Recording Set INT. REC to OFF in the menu settings.
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 that you use a tripod, and operate your camcorder using the Remote Commander to avoid camera-shake after step 5. The POWER switch should be set to Operate by touching the panel. . TAPE SET REC MODE AUDIO MODE REMAIN FRAME REC INT. REC EXIT OFF ON EXEC RET.
Using the viewfinder Turn the LCD panel over and fold it back into the camcorder body with the LCD screen facing out. You can operate camera brightness and fader on the touch panel using the viewfinder. The POWER switch should be set to Operate by touching the panel. or . (1) Turn the LCD panel over and move it back to your camcorder body with the LCD screen facing out, then pull out the viewfinder. OFF. The PANEL OFF indicator appears on the screen. (2) Press (3) Press OK. The LCD screen is turned off.
Using the viewfinder 4 Viewfinder [a] OK ON FADER EXPO– SURE OK [b] ON [a] When the POWER switch is set to CAMERA [b] When the POWER switch is set to MEMORY Advanced Recording Operations EXPO– SURE To make the buttons on the LCD screen disappear Press OK. Note When the POWER switch is set to VCR or during memory playback, you cannot operate with the touch panel using the viewfinder. To operate items that do not appear Set the LCD panel and the viewfinder back to the previous position.
— Advanced Playback Operations — Playing back a tape with picture effect The POWER switch should be set to Operate by touching the panel. . (1) During playback or playback pause, press FN to display PAGE1. (2) Press MENU. , then press EXEC. (3) Select P EFFECT in EXIT OFF NEG. ART SEPIA B&W SOLARIZE MANUAL SET P EFFECT EXEC RET. (4) Select the desired mode, then press EXEC. You can use NEG. ART, SEPIA, B&W and SOLARIZE. See page 60 for details of the each effect. To return to FN Press EXIT.
Playing back a tape with digital effect The POWER switch should be set to Operate by touching the panel. . (1) During playback or playback pause, press FN and select PAGE2. (2) Press DIG EFFT. The screen to select a digital effect is displayed. 2 DIG EFFT DIG EFFT OFF FLASH LUMI. TRAIL (3) Select the desired mode. You can use STILL, FLASH, LUMI. and TRAIL. When you select STILL or LUMI., the picture that you select the mode for is stored in memory as a still image.
Enlarging images recorded on tape – Tape PB ZOOM Besides the operation described here, your camcorder can enlarge still images recorded on a “Memory Stick” (p. 151). The POWER switch should be set to Operate by touching the panel. . (1) During playback or playback pause, press FN and select PAGE2. (2) Press PB ZOOM. The PB ZOOM screen appears. (3) Press the area you want to enlarge in the frame.
Enlarging images recorded on tape – Tape PB ZOOM Notes •You cannot process externally input scenes using tape PB ZOOM with your camcorder. •You cannot record images on the tape in your camcorder while you are processing the image using tape PB ZOOM. However, you can record images on a “Memory Stick” (p. 126) or on a VCR using your camcorder as a player. •You cannot record moving pictures on the “Memory Stick” on your camcorder when you have processed the picture using tape PB ZOOM.
Quickly locating a scene – Zero set memory Your camcorder automatically searches for the desired scene that occurs at “0:00:00” on the tape counter. Use the Remote Commander for this operation. The POWER switch should be set to . (1) During playback, press ZERO SET MEMORY on the Remote Commander at the point you want to locate later. The tape counter shows “0:00:00” and starts counting. The ZERO SET MEMORY indicator flashes. If the indicators do not appear, press DISPLAY.
Searching for a recording by title – Title search Use a cassette with Cassette Memory for this operation. Use the Remote Commander for this operation. Before operation Set CM SEARCH in to ON in the menu settings. (The default setting is ON.) The POWER switch should be set to . (1) Press SEARCH M. on the Remote Commander repeatedly, until the TITLE SEARCH indicator appears. The title search screen appears. The indicator changes as follows: (2) Press .
Searching for a recording by date – Date search Date search using Cassette Memory searches for a recording by recording date. Date search without using Cassette Memory searches for the point where the recording date changes. Use the Remote Commander for this operation. Searching for the date by using Cassette Memory Before operation •You can use this function only when playing back the cassette with Cassette Memory. •Set CM SEARCH in to ON in the menu settings. (The default setting is ON.
Searching for a recording by date – Date search Searching for the date without using Cassette Memory The POWER switch should be set to Operate by touching the panel. . (1) Press FN to display PAGE1. (2) Press MENU. , then press EXEC. (3) Select CM SEARCH in EXIT ON OFF EXEC RET. (4) Select OFF, then press EXEC. (5) Press SEARCH M. on the Remote Commander repeatedly, until the DATE SEARCH indicator appears. (6) Press .
— Editing — Dubbing a tape You can dub or edit on the VCR connected to your camcorder using your camcorder as a player. You can connect either the A/V connecting cable (supplied) or i.LINK cable (optional). If you connect with the i.LINK cable (optional), video and audio signals are transmitted in digital form for high-quality editing.
Dubbing a tape With the i.LINK cable VCR i.LINK DV Interface : Signal flow Editing i.LINK cable (optional) About i.LINK See page 218 for details. Pictures processed by picture effect, digital effect or PB ZOOM These are not output through the DV Interface. When using the i.LINK cable Recording of only the picture or sound cannot be done.
Dubbing a tape Dubbing With the A/V connecting cable •Set DISPLAY in to LCD in the menu settings. (The default setting is LCD.) •When the search indicator is displayed, press SEARCH M. on the Remote Commander to make the search indicator disappear. •If you want to copy the data code, press DATA CODE to make the data code appear (p. 44). •If you want to copy the title, set TITLE DSPL to ON in in the menu settings. (The default setting is ON.) With the i.
Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing (on tape) You can duplicate selected scenes (programs) for editing onto the tape without operating the VCR. Scenes can be selected by frame. You can set up to 20 programs. Your camcorder can dub on the “Memory Stick.” See page 139 for details. Unwanted scene Unwanted scene Switch the order Editing Before operating Digital program editing on the tape recorded on other equipment Step 1 Connecting to the VCR. Step 2 Setting the VCR to operate (p. 88).
Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing (on tape) Step 2: Setting the VCR to operate When you are connecting the camcorder and VCR using the A/V connecting cable, the signal is emitted from the infrared rays emitter of your camcorder to the remote sensor on the VCR to control the VCR. The POWER switch should be set to Operate by touching the panel. . (1) Turn the power of the connected VCR on. If the VCR has an input selector, set it to input mode. (2) Press FN to display PAGE1.
Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing (on tape) 4 EXIT OTHERS BEEP COMMANDER D I SPL AY V I DEO ED I T RETURN TAPE MEMORY 5 6 V I DEO ED I T MARK IN START 0:32:30:14 ED I T SET V I DEO ED I T ED I T SET CONTROL ADJ TEST ”CUT - I N” ”CUT -OUT” I R SETUP PAUSEMODE I R TEST UNDO TOTAL 0:00:00:00 SCENE 0 EXEC END RET. 7 END IR i. L I NK RET. V I DEO ED I T ED I T SET CONTROL ADJ TEST ”CUT - I N” ”CUT -OUT” I R SETUP PAUSEMODE I R TEST RET. END 3 EXEC RET.
Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing (on tape) (15) Select IR TEST, then press EXEC. (16) Select EXECUTE, then press EXEC. If the VCR starts recording, the setting is correct. When finished, the indicator changes to COMPLETE. 15 16 V I DEO ED I T ED I T SET CONTROL ADJ TEST ”CUT - I N” ”CUT -OUT” I R SETUP PAUSEMODE I R TEST END ENGAGE REC PAUSE RETURN EXECUTE EXEC RET.
Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing (on tape) 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 Editing * TV/VCR component Note on the IR SETUP code Digital program editing is not possible if the VCR does not support IR SETUP codes.
Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing (on tape) When the VCR does not operate correctly •After checking the code in “About the IR SETUP code” (p. 91), set the IR SETUP or the PAUSEMODE again. •Place your camcorder at least 30 cm (12 in.) away from the VCR. •Refer to the operating instructions of your VCR. Step 3: Adjusting the synchronization of the VCR You can adjust the synchronization of your camcorder and the VCR. Prepare a pen and paper for notes.
Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing (on tape) (10) Press RET. to execute. 2 3 V I DEO ED I T ED I T SET CONTROL ADJ TEST ”CUT - I N” ”CUT -OUT” I R SETUP PAUSEMODE I R TEST END V I DEO ED I T ED I T SET CONTROL ADJ TEST ”CUT - I N” ”CUT -OUT” I R SETUP PAUSEMODE I R TEST RETURN EXECUTE ENGAGE REC PAUSE EXEC END COMPLETE EXEC RET. RET.
Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing (on tape) Operation 1: Making a Program The POWER switch should be set to Operate by touching the panel. . (1) Insert the cassette for playback into your camcorder, then insert the tape for recording into the VCR. (2) Press FN to display PAGE1. (3) Press MENU. , then press EXEC. (4) Select VIDEO EDIT in (5) Select TAPE, then press EXEC.
Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing (on tape) To finish making programs Press END. The program is stored in memory until the tape is ejected. Note You cannot operate recording during Digital program editing. On a blank portion of the tape You cannot set IN or OUT. If there is a blank portion between the IN point and the OUT point on the tape The total time may not be displayed correctly. To erase the program you have set (1) Press UNDO. (2) Press ERASE 1 MARK.
Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing (on tape) Operation 2: Performing Digital program editing (Dubbing the tape) The POWER switch should be set to Operate by touching the panel. . (1) When you use a digital video camera recorder, set its power switch to VCR/ VTR. (2) Make sure your camcorder and the VCR are connected, and that the VCR is set to record pause. When you use the i.LINK cable, you do not need to set the VCR to record pause. (3) Press FN to display PAGE1. (4) Press MENU.
Recording video or TV programs You can record the tape from another VCR or a TV program from a TV that has video/ audio outputs. Use your camcorder as a recorder. You can connect either the A/V connecting cable (supplied) or i.LINK cable (optional). If you connect with the i.LINK cable (optional), video and audio signals are transmitted in digital form for high-quality editing.
Recording video or TV programs If your TV or VCR is a monaural type Connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video output jack and the white or red plug to the audio output jack on the VCR or the TV. When the white plug is connected, the left channel audio is output, and when the red plug is connected, the right channel audio is output. When using the i.LINK cable •Before recording, make sure if the DV IN indicator appears on the screen. The DV IN indicator may appear on both equipment.
Recording video or TV programs Dubbing Before operation Set DISPLAY in to LCD in the menu settings when using the A/V connecting cable. (The default setting is LCD.) The POWER switch should be set to Operate by touching the panel. . (1) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to record over) into your camcorder. If you are recording a tape from the VCR, insert the recorded tape into the VCR. (2) Press FN and select PAGE3. (3) Press REC CTRL. RET.
Inserting a scene from a VCR – Insert editing You can insert a new scene with sound from a VCR onto your originally recorded tape by specifying the insert start and end points. Use the Remote Commander for this operation. Connections and preparations are the same as on page 97 and 98. Insert a cassette containing the desired scene to insert into the VCR.
Inserting a scene from a VCR – Insert editing (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) On your camcorder, locate the insert start point [b]. Press FN and select PAGE3. Press REC CTRL. Press REC PAUSE. First press X on the VCR, and after a few seconds press REC START on your camcorder to start inserting the new scene with sound. Inserting automatically stops near the zero point on the tape counter and the zero set memory function is canceled.
Audio dubbing You can record additional audio to the original sound on a tape by connecting audio equipment or a microphone. If you connect suitable 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 erased. You cannot perform audio dubbing: – On a tape recorded in the 16-bit mode – On a tape recorded in the LP mode – When an i.
Audio dubbing Connecting the microphone (optional) to the intelligent accessory shoe Intelligent accessory shoe Microphone (optional) Editing Connecting the A/V connecting cable to the AUDIO/VIDEO jack Audio equipment LINE OUT AUDIO L Do not connect the S video plug (black) and video (yellow) plug.
Audio dubbing Adding audio to a recorded tape Choose a connection mentioned on pages 102 to 103, and connect audio equipment or microphone to your camcorder. Then follow the procedure below. The POWER switch should be set to Operate by touching the panel. . (1) Insert the recorded tape into your camcorder. (2) Locate the recording start point. Press to start playing back. To pause at the recording start point. playback, press (3) Press FN and select PAGE3. (4) Press A DUB CTRL.
Audio dubbing Monitoring the new recorded sound The POWER switch should be set to Operate by touching the panel. (1) (2) (3) (4) . Play back the tape on which you added audio. Press FN to display PAGE1. Press MENU. , then press EXEC. Select AUDIO MIX in VCR SET H i F i SOUND AUD I O M I X A/VcDV OUT VIDEOINPUT R ST1 EXEC ST2 RET. Editing r EXIT (5) Press r/R to adjust the balance between the original sound (ST1) and the new sound (ST2), then press EXEC.
Superimposing a title on a cassette with Cassette Memory VACATION A cassette can have up to about 20 titles, if a title consists of 5 characters. However, if the Cassette Memory is full with date and cassette label data, the cassette can have only up to about 11 titles of 5 characters each. Cassette Memory capacity is as follows: – 6 date data (maximum) – 1 cassette label (maximum) The POWER switch should be set to Operate by touching the panel. or . (1) Insert a cassette with Cassette Memory.
Superimposing a title on a cassette with Cassette Memory To use the custom title If you want to use the custom title, select in step 5. The titles superimposed with your camcorder •They appear only by DV format video equipment with index titler function. •The point you superimposed the title may be detected as an index signal when searching for a recording with other video equipment. To not display title Set TITLE DSPL to OFF in the menu settings.
Superimposing a title on a cassette with Cassette Memory Erasing a title The POWER switch should be set to Operate by touching the panel. or . (1) (2) (3) (4) Press FN to display PAGE1. Press MENU. , then press EXEC. The title erase screen appears. Select TITLEERASE in Select the title you want to erase, then press EXEC. The ERASE OK? indicator appears. (5) Make sure the title is the one you want to erase, then press OK. The ERASING indicator flashes on the screen.
Making your own titles You can make up to 2 titles and store them in the memory of your camcorder. Each title can have up to 20 characters. The POWER switch should be set to Operate by touching the panel. or . (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) 4 5 TITLE SET CUSTOM1 SET CUSTOM2 SET r R EXIT EXEC 7 TITLE SET EXIT [____________________] t &? ! ABC DEF T RET. Editing Press FN to display PAGE1. Press MENU. , then press EXEC. Select TITLE in Select , then press EXEC.
Labeling a cassette with Cassette Memory The label can consist of up to 10 characters and is stored in Cassette Memory. When you set the POWER switch to CAMERA and insert a labeled cassette, or when you set the POWER switch to VCR, the label is displayed for about 5 seconds. The POWER switch should be set to Operate by touching the panel. or . (1) (2) (3) (4) Insert a cassette with Cassette Memory you want to label. Press FN to display PAGE1. Press MENU. Select TAPE TITLE in , then press EXEC.
Erasing all the data in Cassette Memory The following data saved in Cassette Memory can be completely erased at a time: – Date data – Title data – Cassette label The POWER switch should be set to Operate by touching the panel. or . (1) (2) (3) (4) 3 Editing Press FN to display PAGE1. Press MENU. , then press EXEC. Select ERASE ALL in Select OK, then press EXEC. The OK indicator changes to EXECUTE. (5) Select EXECUTE, then press EXEC. The ERASING indicator flashes on the screen.
— “Memory Stick” Operations — Using a “Memory Stick” – Introduction The “Memory Stick” is a new light and small recording media which, despite the size, can store more data than a floppy disk. You can use the “Memory Stick” as an external recording media that can be attached or removed as well as exchanging data between the units. There are two types of “Memory Stick”: an ordinary “Memory Stick” and a “MagicGate Memory Stick” that are equipped with the MagicGate copyright protection technology.
Using a “Memory Stick” – Introduction To prevent accidental erasure of images Slide the write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” to LOCK. The position and shape of the write-protect tab may be different depending on the model. Rear side of the “Memory Stick” Terminal Write-protect tab Notes on the “Memory Stick” Labeling position “Memory Stick” Operations Stick the label on the labeling position. Do not attach any other material than the supplied label on the labeling position.
Using a “Memory Stick” – Introduction On “Memory Stick Duo” (optional) •Make sure to insert a “Memory Stick Duo” into a “Memory Stick Duo” Adaptor when using the “Memory Stick Duo” with your camcorder. •Insert the “Memory Stick Duo” in the correct direction when inserting it into the “Memory Stick Duo” Adaptor. •Insert the “Memory Stick Duo” Adaptor in the correct direction when inserting it into your camcorder. Inserting it in the wrong direction may damage your camcorder.
Using a “Memory Stick” – Introduction Inserting the “Memory Stick” Insert a “Memory Stick” in the “Memory Stick” slot as far as it can go with the B mark facing the grip belt as illustrated. Access lamp Press the “Memory Stick” once lightly. Notes •If you insert the “Memory Stick” forcibly in the wrong direction, the “Memory Stick” slot may be damaged. •Do not insert anything other than a “Memory Stick” into the “Memory Stick” slot. Doing so may cause a malfunction.
Selecting image quality and size Selecting still image quality The default setting is FINE. The POWER switch should be set to Operate by touching the panel. (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) or . Press FN to display PAGE1. Press MENU. , then press EXEC. Select STILL SET in Select QUALITY, then press EXEC. Select the desired image quality, then press EXEC. 3 4 MEM SET 1 STILL SET BURST QUALITY IMAGESIZE EXIT OFF MEM SET 1 STILL SET BURST QUALITY IMAGESIZE EXIT FINE STANDARD REMAIN 12 EXEC RET. EXEC RET.
Selecting image quality and size Selecting the still image size You can select either image size 1152 × 864 or 640 × 480 (When the POWER switch is set to CAMERA or VCR, the image size is automatically set to 640 × 480.) The default setting is 1152 × 864. . The POWER switch should be set to Operate by touching the panel. (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) Press FN to display PAGE1. Press MENU. , then press EXEC. Select STILL SET in Select IMAGESIZE, then press EXEC. Select the desired image size, then press EXEC.
Selecting image quality and size Selecting the moving picture size You can select either picture size 320 × 240 or 160 × 112. The default setting is 320 × 240. The POWER switch should be set to Operate by touching the panel. (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) or Press FN to display PAGE1. Press MENU. , then press EXEC. Select MOVIE SET in Select IMAGESIZE, then press EXEC. Select the desired image size, then press EXEC.
Selecting image quality and size Approximate number of still images and time of moving pictures recordable on a “Memory Stick” The number of still images and the time you can record moving pictures vary depending on which image quality mode you select and the complexity of the subject.
Recording a still image on a “Memory Stick”– Memory photo recording The POWER switch should be set to . (1) Keep pressing PHOTO lightly and check the image. The green z indicator stops flashing, then lights up. The brightness of the image and the focus are adjusted and fixed while your camcorder targets at the center of the image. Recording does not start yet. (2) Press PHOTO deeper. Recording is complete when the bar scroll indicator disappears.
Recording a still image on a “Memory Stick” – Memory photo recording You can record still images on a “Memory Stick” during tape recording or tape recording standby See page 49 for details. During recording You cannot turn off the power or press PHOTO. When you press PHOTO on the Remote Commander Your camcorder immediately records the image that is on the screen when you press the button. When you press PHOTO lightly in step 1 The image momentarily flickers. This is not a malfunction.
Recording a still image on a “Memory Stick” – Memory photo recording Recording images continuously You can record still images continuously. Before recording, select the desired mode described below in the menu settings. ) NORMAL [a] ( Your camcorder shoots up to 4 still images in 1152 × 864 size or 13 still images in 640 × 480 size at about 0.5 sec intervals. EXP BRKTG [b] ( ) Your camcorder automatically shoots 3 images at about 0.5 sec intervals at different exposures.
Recording a still image on a “Memory Stick” – Memory photo recording The number of still images in continuous shooting The number of still images you can shoot continuously varies depending on the image size and the remaining capacity of the “Memory Stick.” During continuous recording of images The flash does not work. When shooting with the self-timer or the Remote Commander Your camcorder automatically records up to the maximum number of still images.
Recording a still image on a “Memory Stick” – Memory photo recording Recording images with the flash In a dark place, the flash automatically pops up to strobe. The default setting is auto (no indicator). To change the flash mode, press (flash) repeatedly until the flash mode indicator appears on the screen. You cannot use this function for recording moving pictures. Flash lamp (flash) button The POWER switch should be set to or .
Recording a still image on a “Memory Stick” – Memory photo recording The flash does not fire even if you select auto or during the following operations: – NightShot – SPOTLIGHT of PROGRAM AE – SUNSETMOON of PROGRAM AE – LANDSCAPE of PROGRAM AE – Manual exposure – Flexible Spot Meter (auto red-eye reduction) “Memory Stick” Operations Notes •Wipe the flash surface clean before use.
Recording an image from a tape as a still image Your camcorder can record moving picture data as a still image on a “Memory Stick.” Image size is automatically set to 640 × 480. Before operation Insert the “Memory Stick” and the recorded tape into your camcorder. The POWER switch should be set to Operate by touching the panel. . (1) Press . The picture recorded on the tape is played back. (2) Keep pressing PHOTO lightly and check the image.
Recording an image from a tape as a still image Recording a still image from other equipment You can use either A/V connecting cable or i.LINK cable. See page 97 for the connection. When connecting with the A/V connecting cable, set DISPLAY in to LCD in the menu settings. (The default setting is LCD.) Also, select the video jack for connection (p. 98). The POWER switch should be set to . (1) Play back the recorded tape on the VCR, or turn the TV on to see a desired program.
Superimposing a still image in a “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 cannot superimpose a still image on an image which has already been recorded. You can record superimposed images on the tape or the “Memory Stick.” (However, you can record only superimposed still images on the “Memory Stick.”) M.
Superimposing a still image in a “Memory Stick” on an image – MEMORY MIX The “Memory Stick” supplied with your camcorder is already stored with 20 images: – For M. CHROM: 18 images (such as a frame) 101-0001 to 101-0018 – For C. CHROM: 2 images (such as a background) 101-0019 to 101-0020 Sample images Sample images are protected (p. 154). Notes •You cannot use MEMORY MIX for moving pictures recorded on a “Memory Stick.
Superimposing a still image in a “Memory Stick” on an image – MEMORY MIX (5) Press –/+ in the lower left corner of the screen to adjust the effect, then press OK to return to PAGE2. M. CHROM The degree of the blue area in the still image which is to be swapped with a moving picture M. LUMI The brightness of the area in the still image which is to be swapped with a moving picture C. CHROM The degree of the blue area in the moving picture which is to be swapped with a still image M.
Superimposing a still image in a “Memory Stick” on an image – MEMORY MIX Recording a superimposed image to the “Memory Stick” as a still image Before operation Insert the “Memory Stick” containing the still images into your camcorder. Image size of still images is automatically set to 640 × 480. The POWER switch should be set to Operate by touching the panel. . (1) Follow steps 1 to 6 on page 129 and 130. (2) Press PHOTO deeply to start recording.
Interval Photo Recording You can carry out a time-lapse recording by setting the camcorder to automatically record still images. Example [a] [a] [a] [b] [b] [a] Memory photo recording [b] INTERVAL 10 minutes . The POWER switch should be set to Operate by touching the panel. (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) Press FN to display PAGE1. Press MENU. , then press EXEC. Select INT. R -STL in Select SET, then press EXEC. Select INTERVAL, then press EXEC.
Recording a moving picture on a “Memory Stick” – MPEG MOVIE recording The picture and sound are recorded up to the full capacity of the “Memory Stick” (MPEG MOVIE EX). The POWER switch should be set to . Press START/STOP. Your camcorder starts recording. The camera recording lamp located on the front of your camcorder lights up. To stop recording, press START/STOP again. The picture and sound are recorded up to the capacity of the “Memory Stick.” See page 119 for details of recording time.
Recording a moving picture on a “Memory Stick” – MPEG MOVIE recording When using an external flash (optional) Turn the power of the external flash off when recording moving pictures on the “Memory Stick.” Otherwise, the charging sound of the flash may be recorded. Recording date/time The date/time do not appear during recording. However, they are automatically recorded onto the “Memory Stick.” To display the recording date/time, press DATA CODE during playback. Various settings cannot be recorded (p. 44).
Self-timer recording You can record still images and moving pictures on the “Memory Stick” with the selftimer. You can also use the Remote Commander for this operation. PHOTO START/STOP PHOTO START/STOP The POWER switch should be set to Operate by touching the panel. . (1) Press FN and select PAGE2. (2) Press SELFTIMER. (self-timer) indicator appears on the screen. The (3) Press EXIT to return to FN. (4) Press PHOTO deeply. The self-timer starts counting down from about 10 seconds with a beep.
Self-timer recording Recording moving pictures The POWER switch should be set to Operate by touching the panel. . (1) Follow steps 1 to 3 in “Recording still images” (p. 135). (2) Press START/STOP. The self-timer starts counting down from about 10 seconds with a beep. In the last 2 seconds of the countdown, the beep gets faster, and then recording starts automatically. To stop the countdown for recording moving picture Press START/STOP. To restart the countdown, press START/STOP again.
Recording a picture from a tape as a moving picture Your camcorder can read moving picture data recorded on a tape and record it as a moving picture on a “Memory Stick.” Before operation Insert the recorded cassette and a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. The POWER switch should be set to Operate by touching the panel. . (1) Press . The picture recorded on the tape is played back. (2) Press again to pause playback at the scene where you want to start recording from. (3) Press START/STOP.
Recording a picture from a tape as a moving picture Titles You cannot record the titles. If the “ AUDIO ERROR” indicator appears Sound that cannot be recorded by your camcorder has been recorded. Connect the A/V connecting cable to input images played back on an external device (p. 97).
Recording edited pictures from a tape as a moving picture – Digital program editing (on a “Memory Stick”) You can duplicate selected scenes (programs) for editing onto a “Memory Stick.” Making the program The POWER switch should be set to Operate by touching the panel. .
Recording edited pictures from a tape as a moving picture – Digital program editing (on a “Memory Stick”) Notes •You cannot dub the titles, display indicators, or the contents of Cassette Memory. •You cannot operate recording during the Digital program editing on the “Memory Stick.” On a blank portion of the tape You cannot set IN or OUT on a blank portion of the tape. If there is a blank portion between IN and OUT on the tape The total time may not appear correctly.
Recording edited pictures from a tape as a moving picture – Digital program editing (on a “Memory Stick”) Note Your camcorder may stop recording the image, or the recorded image may appear jagged: – If the tape has the blank portion – If the tape is in poor condition due to being used repeatedly for dubbing Dubbing cannot be carried out in the following cases: – The program to operate Digital program editing has not been made. – A “Memory Stick” is not inserted.
Changing the recording folder You can create folders on a “Memory Stick.” You can group images by selecting a folder for each recording, for convenient later reference. The default setting is the “101MSDCF” folder in which images are recorded. You can create folders up to “999MSDCF.” Creating a new folder The POWER switch should be set to Operate by touching the panel. . (1) Press FN to display PAGE1. (2) Press MENU. , then press EXEC. The new folder number is (3) Select NEW FOLDER in displayed.
Changing the recording folder Selecting the recording folder The POWER switch should be set to Operate by touching the panel. . (1) Press FN to display PAGE1. (2) Press MENU. , then press EXEC. (3) Select REC FOLDER in REC FOLDER 101MSDCF 102MSDCF 103MSDCF 104MSDCF 101 EXIT DATE : JUL 4 2003 12:24:00 AM FILES 40 EXEC To return to FN Press EXIT. Notes •Up to 9,999 image files can be recorded in each folder. When a folder is full, a new folder is automatically created.
Viewing a still image – Memory photo playback You can view the still images recorded on the “Memory Stick.” Furthermore, you can view 6 images including moving pictures at a time arranged in the same order they are in the “Memory Stick” by selecting the index screen. You can also use the Remote Commander for this operation. The POWER switch should be set to Operate by touching the panel. . (1) Press PLAY. The last recorded image is displayed.
Viewing a still image – Memory photo playback Screen indicators during still image playback To make screen indicators disappear, press DISPLAY/BATT INFO.
Viewing a still image – Memory photo playback Playing back 6 recorded images at a time (index screen) This function is especially useful when searching for a particular image. Press INDEX to display the index screen. A red B mark appears above the image that was being displayed before the change to the index screen mode.
Viewing a moving picture – MPEG MOVIE playback You can view the moving pictures recorded in the “Memory Stick.” The POWER switch should be set to Operate by touching the panel. . (1) Press PLAY. The last recorded image appears. (2) Press – (to see the previous picture)/+ (to see the next picture) to select the desired moving pictures. (3) Press MPEG N X to start playback. (4) Adjust the volume following the steps below. 1 Press FN and select PAGE3. 2 Press VOL. The screen to adjust the volume appears.
Viewing a moving picture – MPEG MOVIE playback Playing back a picture from a particular segment Moving pictures recorded on a “Memory Stick” can be divided into up to 60 parts. You can select a part and begin playback from that point. The number of parts varies according to recording time. If a recording is too short, it cannot be divided. The POWER switch should be set to Operate by touching the panel. . (1) Follow steps 1 and 2 on the previous page.
Viewing a moving picture – MPEG MOVIE playback Screen indicators during moving picture playback To make screen indicators appear or disappear, press DISPLAY/BATT INFO.
Choosing a playback folder Select the folder to be played back. The currently selected folder name appears in the top right-hand corner of the screen. The POWER switch should be set to Operate by touching the panel. . (1) Press FN to display PAGE1. (2) Press PB FOLDR. (3) Press –/+ to select the folder number you want to play back, then press END to return to PAGE1.
Enlarging a still image recorded on a “Memory Stick” – Memory PB ZOOM You can enlarge the still images. The POWER switch should be set to Operate by touching the panel. . (1) (2) (3) (4) 3 5 PB ZOOM 640 PB ZOOM 101–0001 1/8 101 MEMORY PLAY “Memory Stick” Operations Play back the image to enlarge. Press FN and select PAGE2. Press PB ZOOM. The PB ZOOM screen appears. Press the area you want to enlarge in the frame.
Enlarging a still image recorded on a “Memory Stick” – Memory PB ZOOM Memory PB ZOOM is canceled when you press the following buttons on the Remote Commander: – MEMORY PLAY – MEMORY INDEX – MEMORY –/+ During memory PB ZOOM If you press DISPLAY/BATT INFO, the frame on the memory PB ZOOM screen disappears. You cannot move the part you pressed to the center of the screen. Edge of the image The edge of the image can be enlarged but cannot be displayed at the center of the screen.
Playing back images continuously – Slide show You can display all images on the “Memory Stick” or in the selected folder using slide show. The POWER switch should be set to Operate by touching the panel. . (1) Press FN to display PAGE1. (2) Press MENU. , then press EXEC. (3) Select SLIDE SHOW in EXIT MEM SET 2 SL I DE SHOW RETURN INT. R –STL ALL FILES DELETE ALL FOLDER 101 FORMAT r R EXEC RET. “Memory Stick” Operations (4) Select ALL FILES or FOLDER sss*, then press EXEC.
Preventing accidental erasure – Image protection To prevent accidental erasure of important images, you can protect selected images. The POWER switch should be set to Operate by touching the panel. . (1) Press INDEX. (2) Press - MARK. The screen to protect the image appears. (3) Press the image you want to protect. The - indicator appears above the protected image. 1 INDEX 2,3 RET. -MARK T EXIT MARK 1 2 3 4 5 6 2/8 101 t To return to FN Press EXIT.
Deleting images – DELETE You can delete all images or selected images. Deleting selected images The POWER switch should be set to Operate by touching the panel. (1) (2) (3) (4) . Play back the image you want to delete. Press FN to display PAGE1. Press DEL. The DELETE? indicator appears on the screen. Press OK. The selected image is deleted. 3 DELETE 101–0003 1152 3/8 101 DELETE? OK CAN– CEL To return to FN “Memory Stick” Operations DEL Press EXIT.
Deleting images – DELETE Deleting selected images on the index screen The POWER switch should be set to Operate by touching the panel. . (1) Press INDEX. (2) Press DEL. Then press the image you want to delete. The number of the selected image is highlighted. (3) Press EXEC. The DELETE? indicator appears on the screen. (4) Press OK. The selected images are deleted. 1 INDEX 2 RET. 1 DEL 4 T DEL - EXEC EXIT 2 3 5 6 4/8 101 t To return to FN Press EXIT.
Deleting images – DELETE Deleting all the images You can delete all unprotected images in a “Memory Stick.” The POWER switch should be set to Operate by touching the panel. . (1) Press FN to display PAGE1. (2) Press MENU. , then press EXEC. (3) Select DELETE ALL in EXIT MEM SET 2 SL I DE SHOW INT. R –STL DELETE ALL RETURN FORMAT ALL FILES FOLDER 101 R EXEC RET. (4) Select ALL FILES or FOLDER sss*, then press EXEC.
Writing a print mark – Print mark The print mark function is useful for printing out still images later. However, you cannot specify the number of printing. Your camcorder conforms with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standard for specifying the still images to print out. The POWER switch should be set to Operate by touching the panel. . (1) Press INDEX. MARK. The screen to write a print mark appears. (2) Press (3) Press the image you want to write a print mark. The appears on the selected image.
Changing the image size – Resize After recording, you can change the image size of recorded still images to 640 × 480 or 320 × 240. Resizing is useful when you want to save the image in a smaller size such as when you want to attach it to an e-mail message. The original image is retained even after resizing. The POWER switch should be set to Operate by touching the panel. . (1) During memory playback, press FN and select PAGE2. (2) Press RESIZE. The RESIZE screen appears.
— Viewing Images with your Computer — Viewing images with a computer – Introduction There are following ways of connecting your camcorder to a computer to view images saved on the “Memory Stick” or recorded on the tape on a computer. To view images on a computer which has a “Memory Stick” slot, first remove the “Memory Stick” from your camcorder and then insert it into your computer’s “Memory Stick” slot.
Viewing images with a computer – Introduction When connecting to a computer with the DV port The computer must have a DV port and editing software installed that can read video signals. You can use the supplied “ImageMixer Ver.1.5 for Sony” as editing software. Computer DV Interface i.LINK i.LINK cable (optional) Capturing images with “ImageMixer Ver.1.5 for Sony” (1) Perform steps 8 and 9 on page 173. in step 10 on page 174. (2) Click Refer to the on-line help of “ImageMixer Ver.1.
Viewing images with a computer – Introduction Viewing images recorded on the “Memory Stick” When connecting to a computer with the USB port See page 163 when using Windows and page 184 when using Macintosh. Computer (USB) jack USB port Push into the end. USB cable (supplied) You can also use a “Memory Stick” Reader/Writer (optional). When connecting to a computer without the USB port Use an optional floppy disk adaptor for “Memory Stick” or a PC card adaptor for “Memory Stick.
Connecting your camcorder to a computer using the USB cable (For Windows users) Complete installation of the USB driver before connecting your camcorder to a computer. If you connect your camcorder to a computer first, you will not be able to install the USB driver correctly. When connecting to a computer with the USB port You must install a USB driver onto the computer to connect your camcorder to the computer’s USB port.
Connecting your camcorder to a computer using the USB cable (For Windows users) System requirements when connecting with USB cable and viewing the “Memory Stick” images on a computer OS: Microsoft Windows 98, Windows 98SE, Windows Me, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP Home Edition or Windows XP Professional Standard installation is required. However, operation is not assured if the above environment is an upgraded OS.
Connecting your camcorder to a computer using the USB cable (For Windows users) (3) Select “Handycam” on the screen. Click The title screen appears. (4) Move the cursor to “USB Driver” and click. This starts USB driver installation. Click Viewing Images with your Computer (5) Follow the on-screen messages to install the USB driver. (6) Remove the CD-ROM, then restart the computer and follow the on-screen messages.
Connecting your camcorder to a computer using the USB cable (For Windows users) Installing Image Transfer Make sure USB driver installation is complete. This function enables image data recorded on the “Memory Stick” to be automatically transferred (copied) to your computer. If you are using Windows 2000, log in with permission of administrators. If you are using Windows XP, log in with permission of computer administrators. (1) Turn on your computer and allow Windows to load.
Connecting your camcorder to a computer using the USB cable (For Windows users) Installing ImageMixer Make sure USB driver installation is complete. “ImageMixer Ver.1.5 for Sony” is an application that can capture or edit images, or create video CDs. To install and use this software in Windows 2000, you must be authorized as administrators. For Windows XP, you must be authorized as computer administrators. (1) Turn on a computer and allow Windows to load.
Connecting your camcorder to a computer using the USB cable (For Windows users) MEMORY MIX Album Once “ImageMixer” is installed, the MEMORY MIX album is created in “Album” of “ImageMixer” and sample images are stored in there. Those sample images can be transferred from the MEMORY MIX album to a “Memory Stick” so that they can be used in MEMORY MIX (p. 128). For details on the operation procedure, refer to the on-line help.
Connecting your camcorder to a computer using the USB cable (For Windows users) (8) Follow the on-screen messages so that the Add Hardware Wizard recognizes that the USB drivers have been installed. Be sure to allow the installation to complete without interrupting it. For Windows 2000 and Windows XP users When the dialog box to confirm the digital signature appears, select “Yes” for Windows 2000 users, or “Continue Anyway” for Windows XP users.
Connecting your camcorder to a computer using the USB cable (For Windows users) If you cannot install the USB driver The USB driver has been registered incorrectly as the computer was connected to your camcorder before installation of the USB driver was complete. Follow the procedure below to correctly install the USB driver. Viewing pictures recorded on the tape Step 1: Uninstall the incorrect USB driver 1 Turn on the computer and allow Windows to load. .
Connecting your camcorder to a computer using the USB cable (For Windows users) 5 Select and delete the underlined devices below.
Connecting your camcorder to a computer using the USB cable (For Windows users) 6 Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) on your camcorder, then disconnect the USB cable. 7 Restart the computer. Step 2: Install the USB driver on the supplied CD-ROM Follow the entire procedure in “Installing the USB driver” on page 164. Viewing images recorded on the “Memory Stick” Step 1: Uninstall the incorrect USB driver Turn on the computer and allow Windows to load. Insert the “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. .
Viewing pictures recorded on a tape on a computer – USB Streaming (For Windows users) Capturing images with “ImageMixer Ver.1.5 for Sony” You need to install the USB driver and ImageMixer to view pictures recorded on the tape on a computer (p. 164, 167). If you are using Windows 2000, log in with permission of Power Users or administrators. If you are using Windows XP, log in with permission of computer administrators. Viewing pictures recorded on the tape Turn on the computer and allow Windows to load.
Viewing pictures recorded on a tape on a computer – USB Streaming (For Windows users) (10) Click . Monitor window (11) Connect the (USB) jack on your camcorder to the USB port on the computer using the supplied USB cable.
Viewing pictures recorded on a tape on a computer – USB Streaming (For Windows users) (12) Click to start playback. You can control video operations with the buttons on the screen. The picture from the tape appears on the monitor window on the computer. Monitor window Video control buttons (1) Follow steps 1 and 2 on page 173. (2) Set the POWER switch to . (3) Follow steps 4 to 11 on pages 173 and 174. The picture from your camcorder appears on the monitor window on the computer.
Viewing pictures recorded on a tape on a computer – USB Streaming (For Windows users) Capturing moving pictures Monitor window Thumbnail list window Video control buttons (1) (2) (3) (4) Click . Click the album in which you want to capture the movie. to start playback. Click at the first scene of the movie you Looking at the monitor window, click want to capture. changes to . at the last scene you want to (5) Looking at the monitor window, click capture. The moving picture is captured.
Viewing pictures recorded on a tape on a computer – USB Streaming (For Windows users) If image data cannot be transferred by the USB connection The USB driver has been registered incorrectly as the computer was connected to your camcorder before installation of the USB driver was complete. Reinstall the USB driver following the procedure on page 170. If any trouble occurs Close all running applications, then restart the computer.
Viewing pictures recorded on a tape on a computer – USB Streaming (For Windows users) Making Video CDs – Easy Video CD This function makes it simple to create a video CD by capturing images recorded on a tape or images live from your camcorder. Capturing images recorded on a tape onto a CD-R (1) Follow steps 1 to 8 on page 173. (2) Press after choosing the point on the tape from which you want to capture images onto the CD-R. .
Viewing pictures recorded on a tape on a computer – USB Streaming (For Windows users) Capturing images live from your camcorder onto a CD-R Before operation Eject the cassette. If you leave your camcorder in standby for 5 minutes while the cassette is inserted, your camcorder automatically turns off. (1) (2) (3) (4) Follow steps 1 and 2 on page 173. Set the POWER switch to on your camcorder. Follow steps 4 to 8 on page 173.
Viewing pictures recorded on a tape on a computer – USB Streaming (For Windows users) Created Video CDs The maximum recording time is about 1 hour. Capturing is divided into segments of about 10 minutes (about 4 GB) due to the specifications of the AVI capturing format. As a result, recording includes segment links about every 10 minutes, at which point images are skipped for several seconds. Seeing the on-line help (operating instructions) of ImageMixer An “ImageMixer Ver.1.
Viewing images recorded on a “Memory Stick” on a computer (For Windows users) The image data recorded on the “Memory Stick” is automatically transferred (copied) to a computer with Image Transfer. You can view images with ImageMixer. Before operation You need to install the USB driver, Image Transfer and ImageMixer to view the “Memory Stick” images on a computer. (1) Turn on your computer and allow Windows to load.
Viewing images recorded on a “Memory Stick” on a computer (For Windows users) Viewing images without Image Transfer Before operation •You need to install the USB driver to view the “Memory Stick” images on a computer (p. 164). •An application such as Windows Media Player must be installed to play back moving pictures in Windows environment. (1) Turn on the computer and allow Windows to load. (2) Insert the “Memory Stick” into your camcorder, then connect the AC Adaptor to your camcorder. .
Viewing images recorded on a “Memory Stick” on a computer (For Windows users) Image file storage destinations and image files Image files recorded with your camcorder are grouped in the folders in the “Memory Stick.” The meanings of the file names are as follows. ssss stands for any number within the range from 0001 to 9999. Example: For Windows Me users (The drive recognizing your camcorder is [F:].
Connecting your camcorder to a computer using the USB cable (For Macintosh users) When connecting to a computer with the USB cable You must install a USB driver onto a computer to connect your camcorder to the computer’s USB port. The USB driver can be found on the CD-ROM supplied, along with the application software required for viewing images. System requirements Mac OS 8.5.1/8.6/9.0/9.1/9.2 or Mac OS X (v10.0/v10.1/v10.2) standard installation is required. However, note that the update to Mac OS 9.0/9.
Connecting your camcorder to a computer using the USB cable (For Macintosh users) (4) Click the “USB Driver” to open the folder containing the 6 files related to “Driver.” Click (5) Select the following 2 files, and drag and drop them into the System Folder. Viewing Images with your Computer •Sony Camcorder USB Driver •Sony Camcorder USB Shim (6) When the message appears, click “OK.” The USB driver is installed on the computer. (7) Remove the CD-ROM from the computer. (8) Restart the computer.
Viewing images recorded on a “Memory Stick” on a computer (For Macintosh users) Viewing images Before operation •You need to install the USB driver to view the “Memory Stick” images on a computer (p. 164). •QuickTime 3.0 or later must be installed to play back moving pictures. (1) Turn on the computer and allow Mac OS to load. (2) Insert the “Memory Stick” into your camcorder, then connect the AC Adaptor to your camcorder. .
Capturing images from an analog video unit on a computer – Signal convert function You can capture images and sound from an analog video unit on the computer which has a DV port by transmitting data via your camcorder. The supplied A/V connecting cable is equipped with an S video plug and a video plug. Change the setting for the jack depending on the VCR. See page 48 for details about the S video jack. Before operation to LCD in the menu settings. (The default setting is LCD.
Capturing images from an analog video unit on a computer – Signal convert function After capturing images and sound Stop capturing procedures on the computer, and stop playback on the analog video unit. Notes •You need the software and computer that support the exchange of digital video signals. •Depending on the condition of the analog video signals, the computer may not be able to output images correctly when you convert video signals into digital video signals via your camcorder.
Copying images to DVD with VAIO By connecting your camcorder to a Sony VAIO series personal computer*, it is easy to copy images recorded on a tape onto a DVD. Rewinding of the tape, capturing of images and DVD burning are all done automatically. Use an i.LINK cable (optional) for the connection. Because it takes several hours to create a DVD, powering your camcorder from the AC outlet using the supplied AC Adaptor is recommended. Computer DV Interface i.
Copying images to DVD with VAIO (6) Press EXEC on the touch panel of your camcorder. Do not disconnect the i.LINK cable or set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) until capturing of images has completed. The operating status of the computer appears in the screen of your camcorder. CAPTURING: Images on the tape are being captured. CONVERTING: Captured images are being converted to DVD format. WRITING: Converted images are being burned to the DVD.
— Customizing your Camcorder — Changing the menu settings To change the mode settings in the menu settings, select the menu items with r/R . The default settings can be partially changed. First, select the icon, then the menu item and the mode. The POWER switch should be set to Operate by touching the panel. (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) , or . Press FN to display PAGE1. Press MENU to display the menu. Press r/R to select the desired icon, then press EXEC.
Changing the menu settings To return to FN Press EXIT. Menu items are displayed as the following icons: MANUAL SET CAMERA SET VCR SET LCD/VF SET MEM SET 1 MEM SET 2 CM SET TAPE SET SETUP MENU OTHERS Selecting the mode setting of each item z is the default setting. Menu items differ depending on the position of the POWER switch. The screen shows only the items you can operate at the moment. Icon/item Mode Meaning POWER switch MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE —— To suit your specific shooting requirement (p.
Changing the menu settings Icon/item POWER switch Mode Meaning z OFF To deactivate the digital zoom. Up to 10× zoom is carried out. CAMERA SET D ZOOM 16:9WIDE 20× To activate the digital zoom. More than 10× to 20× zoom is performed digitally (p. 35). 120× To activate the digital zoom. More than 10× to 120× zoom is performed digitally. z OFF ON STEADYSHOT z ON OFF EDITSEARCH z OFF ON z ON OFF To record a 16:9 wide picture (p. 55) To compensate for camera-shake To cancel SteadyShot.
Changing the menu settings Icon/item POWER switch Mode Meaning z STEREO To play back a stereo tape or dual sound track tape with main and sub sound (p. 214) VCR SET HiFi SOUND AUDIO MIX 1 To play back a stereo tape with the left sound or dual sound track tape with main sound 2 To play back a stereo tape with the right sound or dual sound track tape with sub sound —— To adjust the balance between stereo 1 and stereo 2 (p.
Changing the menu settings Icon/item POWER switch Mode Meaning z OFF Not to record continuously MEM SET 1 STILL SET BURST QUALITY NORMAL To record from 4 to 13 images continuously (p. 122) EXP BRKTG To record 3 images continuously with different exposure z FINE STANDARD IMAGESIZE z 1152 × 864 640 × 480 To record still images in the fine image quality mode (p. 116) To record still images in the standard image quality mode To record still images in 1152 × 864 size (p.
Changing the menu settings Icon/item Mode Meaning POWER switch MEM SET 2 SLIDE SHOW RETURN z ALL FILES INT. R -STL To play back all the images in the selected playback folder continuously ON To activate Interval Photo Recording (p.
Changing the menu settings Icon/item Mode POWER switch Meaning CM SET TITLE —— To superimpose a title or make your own title (p. 106, 109) TITLEERASE —— To erase the title you have superimposed (p. 108) TITLE DSPL z ON CM SEARCH z ON OFF TAPE TITLE ERASE ALL To display the title you have superimposed To not display the title (p. 107) To search using Cassette Memory (p. 81, 82) OFF To search without using Cassette Memory (p. 83) —— To label the cassette (p.
Changing the menu settings Icon/item Mode Meaning z SP To record in the SP (Standard Play) mode POWER switch TAPE SET REC MODE LP AUDIO MODE z 12BIT 16BIT qREMAIN FRAME REC INT. REC To increase the recording time to 1.5 times the SP mode To record in the 12-bit mode (2 stereo sounds) To record in the 16-bit mode (1 stereo sound with high quality) z AUTO To display the remaining tape.
Changing the menu settings Icon/item Mode POWER switch Meaning SETUP MENU CLOCK SET USB STREAM —— z OFF ON LANGUAGE z ENGLISH To set the date or time (p.
Changing the menu settings Icon/item Mode Meaning POWER switch OTHERS WORLD TIME BEEP —— z MELODY COMMANDER To output the beep instead of the melody OFF To cancel melody, the beep sound and shutter sound z ON To activate the Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder z LCD V-OUT/LCD REC LAMP z ON OFF VIDEO EDIT To output the melody when you start/stop recording or when an unusual condition occurs on your camcorder NORMAL OFF DISPLAY To set the clock to the local 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:ss:ss” appears on the screen, the self-diagnosis display function has been activated. See page 209. During recording Symptom START/STOP does not operate. The picture in the viewfinder is not clear. SteadyShot does not work.
Types of trouble and how to correct trouble Symptom A vertical band appears when you shoot a subject such as lights or a candle flame against a dark background. A vertical band appears when you shoot a very bright subject. Some tiny spots in white, red, blue or green appear on the screen. An unknown picture appears on the screen. The picture is recorded in incorrect or unnatural colors. Picture appears too bright, and the subject does not appear on the screen.
Types of trouble and how to correct trouble During playback Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions • The tape has run out. c Rewind the tape (p. 42). There are horizontal lines on the • The video head may be dirty. picture or the playback picture is not c Clean the head using the cleaning cassette (optional) clear or does not appear. (p. 222). No sound or only a low sound is • The stereo tape is played back with HiFi SOUND set to 2 heard when playing back the tape. in the menu settings.
Types of trouble and how to correct trouble During recording and playback Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions • The battery pack is not installed, or is dead or nearly dead. c Install a charged battery pack (p. 15, 16). • The AC Adaptor is not connected to a wall outlet. c Connect the AC Adaptor to a wall outlet (p. 16). End search does not work. • The cassette was ejected after recording when using a cassette without Cassette Memory (p.40). • You have not recorded on the new cassette yet (p. 40).
Types of trouble and how to correct trouble When operating using the “Memory Stick” Symptom The “Memory Stick” does not function. Recording does not function. The image cannot be deleted. Deleting all the images cannot be carried out. You cannot protect the image. Troubleshooting You cannot format the “Memory Stick.” Cause and/or Corrective Actions • The POWER switch is not set to MEMORY. c Set it to MEMORY (p. 11). • The “Memory Stick” is not inserted. c Insert the “Memory Stick” (p. 10).
Types of trouble and how to correct trouble Symptom You cannot write a print mark on a still image. You cannot resize an image. You cannot play back images in actual size. You cannot play back image data. 206 Cause and/or Corrective Actions • The write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to LOCK. c Release the lock (p. 113). • The index screen is not displayed. c Press INDEX to display the index screen, then write a print mark (p. 158). • You are trying to write a print mark on a moving picture.
Types of trouble and how to correct trouble Others Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions • The cassette has no Cassette Memory. c Use the cassette with Cassette Memory (p. 106). • The Cassette Memory is full. c Erase unnecessary title (p. 108). • The cassette is set to prevent accidental erasure. c Slide the write-protect tab to REC (p. 215). • You tried to superimpose a title on a blank portion of the tape. c Superimpose the title to the recorded portion (p. 106). A cassette label is not recorded.
Types of trouble and how to correct trouble Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions • VIDEOINPUT is not set correctly in the menu settings. c Set it correctly (p. 194). The melody or beep sounds for • Moisture condensation has occurred. 5 seconds. c Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at least 1 hour to acclimatize (p. 221). • Some troubles have occurred in your camcorder. c Remove the cassette and insert it again, then operate your camcorder.
Self-diagnosis display Your camcorder has a self-diagnosis display function. This function displays the current condition of your camcorder as a 5-digit code (a combination of a letter and numbers) on the LCD screen or viewfinder. If a 5-digit code appears, check the following code chart. The last 2 digits (indicated by ss) will differ depending on the state of your camcorder. LCD screen or Viewfinder C:21:00 Self-diagnosis display • C:ss:ss You can service your camcorder yourself.
Warning indicators If indicators appear on the screen, check the following: See the page in parentheses “( )” for details. 101-0001 Warning indicator as to file Slow flashing: • The file is corrupted. • The file is unreadable. • You are trying to carry out MEMORY MIX on moving pictures (p. 129). C:21:00 Self-diagnosis display (p. 209) E The battery pack is dead or nearly dead Slow flashing: • The battery pack is nearly dead.
Warning messages If messages appear on the screen, check the following. See the page in parentheses “( )” for details. • CLOCK SET Set the date and time (p. 23). • FOR ”InfoLITHIUM” BATTERY ONLY Use an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (p. 16, 216). • The video heads are dirty (p. 222). The x indicator and “ CLEANING CASSETTE” message appear one after another on the screen. CLEANING CASSETTE • COPY INHIBIT You tried to record a picture that has a copyright control signal (p. 214).
Warning messages • READ-ONLY MEMORY STICK A read-only “Memory Stick” is inserted.* • Q Z TAPE END The tape has reached its end.* • Q NO TAPE Insert a cassette.* • DELETING You press PHOTO on your camcorder while deleting data in the “Memory Stick.”* • FORMATTING You pressed PHOTO on your camcorder while formatting the “Memory Stick.”* • Charging the built-in flash or an external flash (optional) does not work correctly.* NOW CHARGING • FOLDER NO.
— Additional Information — Usable cassettes Selecting cassette types You can use the mini DV , Digital8 , VHS Hi8 Betamax , ED Betamax cassette only.* You cannot use any other 8 mm , VHSC , S-VHS , S-VHSC , , DV or MICRO MV cassette. , * There are two types of mini DV cassettes: with Cassette Memory and without Cassette Memory. (Cassette Memory) mark. Cassettes with Cassette Memory have We recommend that you use cassettes with Cassette Memory. IC memory is mounted on this type of cassette.
Usable cassettes Copyright signal When you play back If the tape you play back on your camcorder contains copyright signals, you cannot copy it with another video camera connected to your camcorder. When you record You cannot record software on your camcorder that contains copyright control signals for copyright protection of software. The COPY INHIBIT indicator appears on the screen, or on the TV screen if you try to record such software.
Usable cassettes Notes on the cassette To prevent accidental erasure Slide the write-protect tab on the cassette to set to SAVE. When affixing a label on the cassette Be sure to affix a label only on the locations as illustrated below [a] so as not to cause malfunction of your camcorder. Do not affix a label around this border. [a] Rewind the tape to the beginning, put the cassette in its case, and store it in an upright position. When the Cassette Memory function does not work Reinsert the cassette.
About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack This unit is compatible with the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (M series). Your camcorder operates only with the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack. “InfoLITHIUM” M series battery packs have the mark. What is the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack? The “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack is a lithium-ion battery pack that has functions for communicating information related to operating conditions between your camcorder and an optional AC adaptor/charger.
About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack Remaining battery time indicator •If the power goes off although the remaining battery time indicator indicates that the battery pack has enough power to operate, charge the battery pack fully again so that the indication on the remaining battery time indicator is correct.
About i.LINK The DV Interface on this unit is an i.LINK-compliant DV Interface. This section describes the i.LINK standard and its features. What is i.LINK? i.LINK is a digital serial interface for handling digital video, digital audio and other data in two directions between equipment having the i.LINK jack, and for controlling other equipment. i.LINK-compatible equipment can be connected by a single i.LINK cable.
About i.LINK i.LINK functions on this unit For details on how to dub when this unit is connected to other video equipment having DV Interface, see page 85 and 97. This unit can also be connected to other i.LINK (DV Interface) compatible non-video equipment made by Sony (e.g., VAIO series personal computer). Before connecting this unit to your computer, make sure that application software supported by this unit is already installed on your computer.
Using your camcorder abroad Using your camcorder abroad You can use your camcorder in any country or region with the AC Adaptor supplied with your camcorder within AC 100 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz. Use a commercially available AC plug adaptor [a], if necessary, depending on the design of the wall outlet [b]. AC-L15A/L15B [a] [b] Your camcorder is an NTSC system based camcorder. If you want to view the playback picture on a TV, it must be an NTSC system based TV with AUDIO/VIDEO input jack.
Maintenance information and precautions Moisture condensation If your camcorder is brought directly from a cold place to a warm place, moisture may condense inside your camcorder, on the surface of the tape, or on the lens. In this condition, the tape may stick to the head drum and be damaged or your camcorder may not operate correctly. If there is moisture inside your camcorder, the beep sounds and the % indicator flashes.
Maintenance information and precautions Maintenance information Cleaning the video head To ensure normal recording, clear pictures and sound, 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 or the sound breaks off. – The x indicator and “ CLEANING CASSETTE” message appear one after another or the x indicator flashes on the screen during recording.
Maintenance information and precautions Removing dust from inside the viewfinder (1) Pull out the viewfinder in the direction of the arrow 1. Remove the two screws in the direction of the arrow 2 with a screwdriver (optional). Remove the eyecup in the direction of the arrow 3. 1 2 3 2 (2) Remove dust from inside the eyecup and viewfinder with a commercially available blower. (3) In the reverse way of (1), attach the eyecup. Caution Do not remove any other screws.
Maintenance information and precautions Adjusting the LCD screen (CALIBRATION) The buttons on the touch panel may not work correctly. If this happens, follow the procedure below. (1) Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG). (2) Set the POWER switch to VCR while pressing DISPLAY/BATT INFO on your camcorder, then keep pressing DISPLAY/BATT INFO until “CALIBRATE” appears. (3) Touch displayed on the screen using an object such as the corner of a “Memory Stick.” The position of changes.
Maintenance information and precautions Camcorder care •Eject the tape, periodically turn on the power, operate the CAMERA and VCR sections and play back the tape for about 3 minutes if your camcorder is not to be used for a long time. •Clean the lens with a soft brush to remove dust. If there are fingerprints on the lens, remove them with a soft cloth. •Clean your camcorder body with a dry soft cloth, or a soft cloth lightly moistened with a mild detergent solution.
Maintenance information and precautions Rechargeable battery pack •Use only the specified charger or video equipment with the charging function. •To prevent an accidental short circuit, do not allow metal objects to come into contact with the battery terminals. •Keep the rechargeable battery pack away from fire. •Never expose the rechargeable battery pack to temperatures above 60°C (140°F), such as in a car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight.
Specifications Video camera recorder System Input/Output connectors Audio/Video jack 10-pin connector Input/output auto switch Video signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω, unbalanced Luminance signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω, unbalanced Chrominance signal: 0.286 Vp-p, 75 Ω, unbalanced Audio signal: 327 mV, (at output impedance more than 47 kΩ) Input impedance with more than 47 kΩ Output impedance with less than 2.2 kΩ DV jack 4-pin connector Headphone jack Stereo minijack (ø 3.5 mm) LANC jack Stereo mini-minijack (ø 2.
Specifications AC Adaptor AC-L15A/L15B Power requirements AC 100 – 240 V, 50/60 Hz Current consumption 0.35 – 0.18 A Power consumption 18 W Output voltage DC OUT: 8.4 V, 1.5 A Operating temperature 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) Storage temperature –20°C to + 60°C (–4°F to + 140°F) Dimensions (approx.) 56 × 31 × 100 mm (2 1/4 × 1 1/4 × 4 in.) (w/h/d) excluding projecting parts Mass (approx.) 190 g (6.7 oz) excluding the power cord Rechargeable battery pack NP-FM30 Maximum output voltage DC 8.
— Quick Reference — Identifying parts and controls Camcorder 1 6 2 7 8 3 9 4 q; qa 5 qs 6 Eyecup (p. 223) 2 LCD/Touch panel screen (p. 25) 7 Viewfinder (p. 34) 3 OPEN button (p. 9) 8 LOCK switch (p. 29) 4 Battery pack/Battery terminal cover (p. 15) 9 i (headphones) jack (green) When you use headphones, the speaker on your camcorder is muted. 5 BATT release lever (p. 15) 0 POWER switch (p. 28) Quick Reference 1 Lens cap (p. 28) qa START/STOP button (p.
Identifying parts and controls qd qf qk qg ql w; qh wa qj qd RESET button (p. 208) If you press RESET, all the settings including the date and time return to the default. qk Cassette lid (p. 8) qf Speaker wa Tripod receptacle Make sure that the length of the tripod screw is less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch). Otherwise, you cannot attach the tripod securely, and the screw may damage your camcorder. qg Viewfinder lens adjustment lever (p. 34) qh LCD BACKLIGHT switch (p. 34) qj “Memory Stick” slot (p.
Identifying parts and controls ws wd wf wg wh wj wk wl e; ws Focus ring (p. 68) wj wd Lens DV Interface (p. 85, 97, 187, 189) The DV Interface is i.LINK compatible. wf Remote sensor wk wg Infrared rays (NightShot Light) emitter (p. 37, 89) wl CHARGE lamp (p. 16) wh Camera recording lamp (p. 28) (USB) jack (p. 160) e; DC IN jack (p. 16) Quick Reference Note on the Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens which can reproduce fine images.
Identifying parts and controls ea ed es ef eg ea Microphone (p. 28) ed Intelligent accessory shoe (p. 103) es Flash (p. 124) ef DISPLAY/BATT INFO button (p. 19, 43) eg BACK LIGHT button (p. 36) Notes on the intelligent accessory shoe •The intelligent accessory shoe supplies power to optional accessories such as a video light or microphone. •The intelligent accessory shoe is linked to the POWER switch, allowing you to turn the power supplied by the shoe on and off.
Identifying parts and controls eh ej ek el ra rs r; rd eh NIGHTSHOT switch (p. 37) ra Power zoom lever (p. 35, 78) ej MIC jack (PLUG IN POWER) (red) Connect an external microphone (optional). This jack also accepts a “plug-in-power” microphone. When the external microphone is connected, it takes precedence. rs PHOTO button (p. 11, 49, 120, 135) el (LANC) jack (blue) LANC stands for Local Application Control Bus System.
Identifying parts and controls Remote Commander A button type lithium battery is already installed in the Remote Commander at the factory. To avoid flattening the battery, the insulation is inserted. Before operation, remove the insulation. Insulation 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 PHOTO button (p. 51, 120, 135) 9 q; 3 SEARCH M. button (p. 81, 82) 7 Transmitter Point toward the remote sensor to control your camcorder after turning it on. 4 ./> buttons (p. 81, 82) 8 START/STOP button (p.
Identifying parts and controls Replacing the button type lithium battery (1) (2) (3) (4) 1 Pull out the battery holder while pushing the tab on the holder. Take out the button type lithium battery from the holder. Put a new battery into the holder with its + side facing upward. Insert the holder into the Remote Commander until it clicks. 2 3 4 WARNING Battery may explode if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble or dispose of in fire.
Identifying parts and controls Operation indicators LCD screen and Viewfinder 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 50min – STILL 16:9WIDE NEG. ART AUTO 60 AWB F1.8 9dB 9 q; qa qs 1 Cassette Memory (p. 12, 213) 2 Remaining battery time (p. 30) 3 Zoom (p. 35)/Exposure (p. 66)/ Data file name (p. 145)/ 4 Digital effect (p. 61, 77)/ MEMORY MIX (p. 128)/ Fader (p. 57) 5 16:9WIDE (p. 55) 6 Picture effect (p. 60, 76) 7 Data code (p. 44) 8 Volume (p. 42)/Date (p. 30) 9 PROGRAM AE (p. 64) 0 Back light (p. 36) qa SteadyShot off (p.
Index A, B I, J, K, L R AC Adaptor .............................. 16 Adjusting the viewfinder ....... 34 Audio dubbing ....................... 102 AUDIO MIX ........................... 194 AUDIO MODE ....................... 198 AUDIO/VIDEO jack ... 47, 84, 97 AUTO SHTR ........................... 192 Auto red-eye reduction ......... 124 A/V connecting cable ............................. 47, 84, 97, 187 BACK LIGHT ........................... 36 Battery Info ...............................
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