3-866-965-12 (1) Digital Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. DCR-PC3 Model No. AC- Serial No. Serial No.
Welcome! Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony Digital Handycam camcorder. With your Digital Handycam, you can capture life’s precious moments with superior picture and sound quality. Your Digital Handycam is loaded with advanced features, but at the same time it is very easy to use. You will soon be producing home video that you can enjoy for years to come. WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.
Table of contents Quick Start Guide ......................................... 4 Getting started Recording – Basics Recording a picture .............................. 17 Shooting backlit subjects (BACK LIGHT) ........................ 23 Shooting in the dark (NightShot) .................................................... 23 END SEARCH ................................ 25 Playback – Basics Playing back a tape ............................... 26 Viewing the recording on TV ..............
Quick Start Guide This chapter introduces you to the basic features of your camcorder. See the page in parentheses “( )” for more information. Connecting the power cord (p. 13) Use the battery pack when using your camcorder outdoors (p. 12). AC adaptor (supplied) Quick Start Guide Connecting plate Remove the battery terminal cover. And then attach the connecting plate to your camcorder. DK connecting cord (supplied) Slide the BATT RELEASE lever to remove the connecting plate from your camcorder.
Recording a picture (p. 17) 1 Remove the lens cap. 3 Set the POWER switch to CAMERA while pressing the small green button. The power lamp lights up. POWER LOCK VTR Viewfinder When the LCD panel is closed, pull out the viewfinder until it clicks. Use the viewfinder placing your eye against its eyecup. OFF MEMORY CAMERA 4 Press START/STOP. Your camcorder starts recording. To stop recording, press START/STOP again. 2 Set the START/STOP MODE POWER LOCK VTR .
— Getting started — Using this manual As you read through this manual, buttons and settings on your camcorder are shown in capital letters. e.g. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. When you carry out an operation, you can hear a beep sound to indicate that the operation is being carried out. Note on Cassette Memory Your camcorder is based on the DV format. You can only use mini DV cassettes with your camcorder. We recommend that you use a tape with cassette memory .
Using this manual Note on TV color systems TV color systems differ from country to country. To view your recordings on a TV, you need an NTSC system-based TV. Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the provision of the copyright laws. Getting started Copyright precautions Precautions on camcorder care •The LCD screen and/or the color viewfinder are manufactured using highprecision technology.
Checking supplied accessories Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder. 1 2 5 8 9 3 4 6 7 0 qa qs 1 RMT-811 Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 133) 7 A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 30, 59) 2 AC-VF10 power adaptor (1), Power cord (1) (p. 9) 8 Lens cap (1) (p. 17) 3 NP-FS11 battery pack (1) (p. 9, 12) 9 Application software: PictureGear 3.2Lite (CD ROM) (1) (p. 103) 4 Size AA (R6) battery for Remote Commander (2) (p. 133). 0 DK-115 Connecting cord (1) (p.
Step 1 Preparing the power supply Charging the battery pack Use the battery pack after charging it for your camcorder. Your camcorder operates only with the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (S series). (1) Connect the power cord to the AC adaptor. (2) Align the hooks of the battery pack with the AC adaptor. Then fit the battery pack in the direction of the arrow. (3) Connect the power cord to a wall outlet. The CHARGE lamp (orange) lights up. Charging begins.
Step 1 Preparing the power supply Recording time Battery pack NP-FS11 (supplied) NP-FS21 NP-FS31 NP-F10 NP-F20 NP-F30 Recording with the viewfinder Continuous* Typical** 70 (60) 35 (30) 150 (135) 85 (70) 235 (210) 120 (105) 60 (50) 30 (25) 120 (105) 65 (55) 175 (160) 90 (80) Recording with the LCD screen Continuous* Typical** 55 (50) 30 (25) 120 (110) 60 (55) 185 (170) 95 (85) 45 (40) 25 (20) 95 (85) 50 (40) 140 (125) 70 (60) Approximate number of minutes when you use a fully charged battery Numbers in p
Step 1 Preparing the power supply To remove the battery pack Slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow. Getting started Note on NP-F10/FS11 The battery life will be shorter when you carry out recording in a cold place or with the LCD panel opened. We recommend that you use the NP-FS21/FS31 large capacity battery pack (not supplied).
Step 1 Preparing the power supply Installing the battery pack Install the battery pack to use your camcorder outdoors. (1) While sliding BATT RELEASE in the direction of the arrow 1, slide the battery terminal cover in the direction of the arrow 2. (2) Insert the battery pack in the direction of the arrow. 1 2 2 1 To remove the battery pack The battery pack is removed in the same way as the battery terminal cover.
Step 1 Preparing the power supply Connecting to a wall outlet When you use your camcorder for a long time, we recommend that you power it from a wall outlet using the AC adaptor. 1, 2 Connect the supplied connecting cord to the DC OUT jack on the AC adaptor. Slide the connecting plate in the direction of the arrow. Connect the power cord to the AC adaptor. Connect the power cord to a wall outlet.
Step 2 Inserting a cassette (1) Prepare the power supply (p. 9). (2) Slide OPEN/ZEJECT in the direction of the arrow and open the lid. The cassette compartment automatically lifts up and opens. (3) Push the middle portion of the back of the cassette to insert. Insert the cassette in a straight line deeply into the cassette compartment with the window facing out. mark on the cassette (4) Close the cassette compartment by pressing the compartment. The cassette compartment automatically goes down.
Step 3 Using a touch panel Your camcorder has operation buttons on the LCD screen. Touch the LCD panel directly to operate each function. In the recording/playback mode 5,6 4 2 POWER OFF MEMORY CAMERA END SCH DIG EFFT MEM MIX PAGE1 PAGE2 TITLE FN EXIT MENU FADER LOCK VTR In CAMERA mode PAGE1 PAGE2 Getting started (1) Prepare the power supply (p. 9). (2) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA (in the recording mode)/VTR (in the playback mode) while pressing the small green button.
Step 3 Using a touch panel Notes •When using the touch panel, press operation buttons with your thumb supporting the LCD screen from the back side of it or press those buttons lightly with your index finger. Do not press them with sharp-pointed objects such as pens. •Do not touch the LCD screen with wet hands. •If FN is not on the LCD screen, touch the LCD screen lightly to make it appear. You can control the display with DISPLAY/TOUCH PANEL on your camcorder.
— Recording – Basics — Recording a picture Your camcorder automatically focuses for you. 4 1 LOCK POWER Recording – Basics (1) Remove the lens cap and pull the lens cap string to fix it. (2) Install the power source and insert a cassette. See “Step 1” and “Step 2” for more information (p. 9 to p. 14). (3) Pull out the viewfinder until it clicks. (4) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA while pressing the small green button.
Recording a picture Notes •Fasten the grip strap firmly. Do not touch the built-in microphone during recording. •When the viewfinder is not pull out until it clicks, the picture does not appear in the viewfinder even if the LCD panel is closed. Note on Recording mode Your camcorder records and plays back in the SP (standard play) mode and in the LP (long play) mode. Select SP or LP in the menu settings. (p. 76) In the LP mode, you can record 1.5 times as long as in the SP mode. The picture is not distorted.
Recording a picture Adjusting the viewfinder If you record pictures with the LCD panel closed, check the picture with the viewfinder. Adjust the viewfinder lens to your eyesight so that the indicators in the viewfinder come into sharp focus. Recording – Basics Pull out the viewfinder and move the viewfinder lens adjustment lever. Note When the viewfinder is not pull out until it clicks, the picture does not appear in the viewfinder. Shooting with the LCD screen Press OPEN to open the LCD panel.
Recording a picture Adjusting the brightness of the LCD screen (1) In the standby/recording mode, press FN and select PAGE2 (p. 15). (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 (4) Press OK to return to PAGE1/PAGE2. 1 2,3 FN LCD BRT 180° OK – 90° OPEN LCD BRT + the bar indicator To return to FN Press EXIT.
Recording a picture Using the zoom feature Move the power zoom lever a little for a slower zoom. Move it further for a faster zoom. Using the zoom function sparingly results in better-looking recordings. “T” side: for telephoto (subject appears closer) “W” side: for wide-angle (subject appears farther away) T W W Recording – Basics W T T Zoom greater than 10× is performed digitally, if you set D ZOOM to ON in the menu settings. The digital zoom function is set to OFF as a default setting (p. 76).
Recording a picture START/STOP MODE setting : Recording starts when you press START/STOP, and stops when you press it again (default setting). ANTI GROUND SHOOTING : Your camcorder records only while you press START/STOP. Use this mode to avoid recording unnecessary scenes. 5SEC: When you press use this mode to START/STOP, your camcorder records for 5 seconds and then stops automatically.
Recording a picture Shooting backlit subjects (BACK LIGHT) When you shoot a subject with the light source behind the subject or a subject with a light background, use the backlight function. Recording – Basics Press BACK LIGHT in the recording or standby mode. The . indicator appears in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen. To cancel, press BACK LIGHT again. BACK LIGHT If you press EXPOSURE and MANUAL when shooting backlit subjects The backlight function will be canceled.
Recording a picture Using +SLOW SHUTTER The NightShot +Slow shutter mode makes subjects more than four times brighter than those recorded in the NightShot mode. (1) Slide NIGHTSHOT to ON in the standby mode. indicator appears in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen. (2) Press +SLOW SHUTTER until the desired NIGHTSHOT indicator flashes. The indicator changes as follows: (NIGHTSHOT) t (NIGHTSHOT1) t (NIGHTSHOT2) t (NIGHTSHOT) To cancel the NightShot +Slow shutter mode, slide NIGHTSHOT to OFF.
Recording a picture END SEARCH You can go to the end of the recorded section after you record. (1) In the standby mode, press FN to display PAGE1 (p. 15). (2) Press END SCH. To return to FN Press EXIT. To stop searching Recording – Basics The last 5 seconds of the recorded section are played back and playback stops. You can monitor the sound from the speaker or headphones. Press END SCH again.
— Playback – Basics — Playing back a tape You can monitor the playback picture on the LCD screen. You can control playback using the Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder. (1) Install the power source and insert the recorded tape. (2) Press OPEN to open the LCD panel. (3) Set the POWER switch to VTR while pressing the small green button. The power lamp lights up. to rewind the tape. (4) Press to start playback. (5) Press (6) Adjust the volume following the steps below.
Playing back a tape When monitoring on the LCD screen You can turn the LCD panel over and move it back to the camcorder body with the LCD screen facing out. Playback – Basics If you leave the power on for a long time Your camcorder gets warm. This is not a malfunction. When you open/close the LCD panel Open/close the LCD panel vertically.
Playing back a tape To control the display of the screen indicators Press DISPLAY/TOUCH PANEL on your camcorder or DISPLAY on the Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder. The indicators disappear on the LCD screen. To make the indicators appear, press DISPLAY/TOUCH PANEL again. DISPLAY/TOUCH PANEL Using the data code function Your camcorder automatically records not only images on the tape but also the recording data (date/time or various settings when recorded) (Data code).
Playing back a tape Various playback modes To operate video control buttons, set the POWER switch to VTR. To view a still picture (playback pause) Press /X during playback. To resume playback, press /X again. To advance the tape Press /M in the stop mode. To resume normal playback, press /N. Press /m in the stop mode. To resume normal playback, press /N. To change the playback direction Press on the Remote Commander during playback to reverse the playback direction.
Viewing the recording on TV Connect your camcorder to your TV or VCR with the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder to watch the playback picture on the TV screen. You can operate the playback control buttons in the same way as when you monitor playback pictures on the LCD screen. When monitoring the playback picture on the TV screen, we recommend that you power your camcorder from a wall outlet using the AC adaptor (p. 13). Refer to the operating instructions of your TV or VCR.
— Advanced Recording Operations — Photo recording You can record a still picture like a photograph. This mode is useful when you want to record a picture such as a photograph or when you print a picture using a video printer (not supplied). You can record about 510 pictures in the SP mode and about 765 pictures in the LP mode on a 60-minute tape. Besides the operation described here, your camcorder can record still pictures on “Memory Stick”s (p. 90).
Photo recording To use the photo recording function using the Remote Commander Press PHOTO on the Remote Commander. Your camcorder records a picture on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder immediately. To use the photo recording function during normal CAMERA recording Press PHOTO deeper. The still picture is then recorded for about seven seconds and your camcorder returns to the standby mode. You cannot select another still picture.
Using the wide mode You can record a 16:9 wide picture to watch on the 16:9 wide-screen TV (16:9WIDE). Black bands appear on the screen during recording in 16:9WIDE mode [a]. The picture during playing back on a normal TV [b] or a wide -screen TV [c] are compressed in the widthwise direction. If you set the screen mode of the wide-screen TV to the full mode, you can watch pictures of normal images [d]. [b] [a] 16:9WIDE [d] (1) In the standby mode, press FN to display PAGE1 (p. 15).
Using the fader function You can fade in or out to give your recording a professional appearance. [a] STBY REC NORMAL FADER M.FADER (mosaic) BOUNCE* (Fade in only) OVERLAP (Fade in only) [b] STBY 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. * You cannot use this function when D ZOOM is set to ON in the menu settings.
Using the fader function (1) When fading in [a] In the standby mode, press FN to display PAGE1 (p. 15). When fading out [b] In the recording mode, press FN to display PAGE1 (p. 15). (2) Press FADER. The screen to select the fader mode appears. (3) Select a desired fader mode. OK to return to PAGE1/PAGE2, and press EXIT to return to FN. (4) Press (5) Press START/STOP. After the fade in/out is carried out, your camcorder automatically returns to the normal mode.
Using the fader function Note You cannot use the following functions while using the fader function. Also, you cannot use the fader function while using the following functions. – Digital effect – Low lux mode of PROGRAM AE (Overlap function only) – NightShot +Slow shutter – Photo recording When the OVERLAP indicator appears Your camcorder automatically stores the image recorded on a tape. As the image is being stored, the OVERLAP indicator flashes fast, and the playback picture is displayed.
Using special effects – Picture effect You can digitally process images to obtain special effects like those in films or on the TV. NEG. ART [a] : SEPIA : B&W : SOLARIZE [b] : PASTEL [c] : MOSAIC [d] : The color and brightness of the picture is reversed. The picture is sepia. The picture is monochrome (black-and-white). The light intensity is clearer, and the picture looks like an illustration. The contrast of the picture is emphasized, and the picture looks like an animated cartoon. The picture is mosaic.
Using special effects – Picture effect While using the picture effect function You cannot select the old movie mode with DIG EFFT. When you turn the power off Your camcorder automatically returns to the normal mode. If you select the picture effect mode in the recording mode Pictures processed by the picture effect function will be recorded.
Using special effects – Digital effect You can add special effects to recorded pictures using the various digital functions. The sound is recorded normally. STILL You can record a still picture so that it is superimposed on a moving picture. FLASH (FLASH MOTION) You can record still pictures successively at constant intervals. TRAIL You can record the picture so that an incidental image like a trail is left. SLOW SHTR (SLOW SHUTTER) You can slow down the shutter speed.
Using special effects – Digital effect (1) (2) (3) (4) In the standby mode, press FN to display PAGE1 (p. 15). Press DIG EFFT. The screen to select a desired digital effect mode. Select a desired digital effect mode. Press –/+ to adjust the effect. Items to adjust STILL The rate of the still picture you want to superimpose on the moving picture FLASH The interval of flash motion LUMI.
Using special effects – Digital effect When you turn the power off The digital effect will be automatically canceled. When recording in the slow shutter mode Auto focus may not be effective. Focus manually using a tripod.
Adjusting the white balance manually You can manually adjust and set the white balance. This adjustment makes white subjects look white and allows more natural color balance. Normally white balance is automatically adjusted. (1) In the standby/recording mode, press FN to display PAGE1 (p. 15). in the menu settings to select a desired white balance (2) Select WHT BAL in mode (p. 76).
Using the PROGRAM AE function You can select PROGRAM AE (Auto Exposure) mode to suit your specific shooting requirements. Spotlight mode This mode prevents people’s faces, for example, from appearing excessively white when shooting subjects lit by strong light at weddings or in the theater. Soft portrait mode This mode brings out the subject while creating a soft background for subjects such as people or flowers.
Using the PROGRAM AE function (1) In the standby mode, press FN to display PAGE1 (p. 15). (2) Press MENU, then select a desired PROGRAM AE mode in settings (p. 76). in the menu 1 FN To return to FN Press EXIT. To turn the PROGRAM AE function off Select AUTO in PROGRAM AE in the menu settings. Notes •In the spotlight, sports lesson and beach & ski modes, you cannot take close-ups. This is because your camcorder is set to focus only on subjects in the middle to far distance.
Adjusting the exposure manually You can manually adjust and set the exposure. Adjust the exposure manually in the following cases: •The subject is backlit •Bright subject and dark background •To record dark pictures (e.g. night scenes) faithfully 1 2,3 FN EXPO– SURE OFF OK MANU– AL OFF OK MANU– AL EXPOSURE – EXPOSURE – + Advanced Recording Operations (1) In the standby/recording/memory camera mode, press FN to display PAGE1 (p. 15). (2) Press EXPOSURE. The screen to adjust exposure appears.
Focusing manually You can gain better results by manually adjusting the focus in the following cases: •The autofocus mode is not effective when shooting – subjects through glass coated with water droplets – horizontal stripes – subjects with little contrast with backgrounds such as walls and sky •When you want to change the focus from a subject in the foreground to a subject in the background •Shooting a stationary subject when using a tripod (1) Press FOCUS lightly in the standby/recording mode.
— Advanced Playback Operations — Playing back a tape with picture effects During playback, you can process a scene using the picture effect functions: NEG.ART, SEPIA, B&W and SOLARIZE. (1) In the playback mode or the playback pause mode, press FN to display PAGE1 (p. 15). in the menu settings to select a (2) Press MENU, then select P EFFECT in desired picture effect mode (p. 76). Refer to 37 page for details of each picture effect function. 1 To return to FN Press EXIT.
Playing back a tape with digital effects During playback, you can process a scene using the digital effect functions: STILL, FLASH, LUMI. and TRAIL. (1) In the playback mode or the playback pause mode, press FN and select PAGE2 (p. 15). (2) Press DIG EFFT. The screen to select a desired digital effect mode appears. (3) Select a desired digital effect mode. In the STILL or LUMI. mode, the picture where you select the mode is stored in memory as a still picture. (4) Press –/+ to adjust the effect.
Quickly locating a scene using the zero set memory function Your camcorder goes forward or backward to automatically stop at a desired scene having a tape counter value of “0:00:00”. You can do this with the Remote Commander. Use this function, for example, to view a desired scene later on during playback. (1) In the playback mode, press DISPLAY if the counter is not on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. (2) Press ZERO SET MEMORY at the point you want to locate later.
Searching a recording by date – Date search You can automatically search for the point where the recording date changes and start playback from that point (Date search). Use a tape with cassette memory for convenience. Use the Remote Commander for this operation. Use this function to check where recording dates change or to edit the tape at each recording date. Searching for the date by using cassette memory You can use this function only when playing back a tape with cassette memory (p. 111).
Searching a recording by date Searching for the date without using cassette memory To stop searching Press x on the Remote Commander or on your camcorder. Note If one day’s recording is less than two minutes, your camcorder may not accurately find the point where the recording date changes. In the mark •The bar in the •The mark in the Advanced Playback Operations (1) Set the POWER switch to VTR. (2) Press FN to display PAGE1 (p. 15). to OFF in the menu settings (p. 76).
Searching the boundaries of recorded tape by title – Title search If you use a tape with cassette memory, you can search for the boundaries of recorded tape by title (Title search). Use the Remote Commander for this operation. (1) Set the POWER switch to VTR. (2) Press FN to display PAGE1 (p. 15). to ON in the menu settings (p. 76). (3) Press MENU, then set CM SEARCH in Default setting is ON. (4) Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly, until the title search indicator appears.
Searching for a photo – Photo search/ Photo scan You can search for a still picture you have recorded on a mini DV tape (photo search). You can also search for still pictures one after another and display each picture for five seconds automatically regardless of cassette memory (photo scan). Use the Remote Commander for these operations. Use this function to check or edit still pictures.
Searching for a photo – Photo search/Photo scan Searching for a photo without using cassette memory (1) (2) (3) (4) Set the POWER switch to VTR. Press FN to display PAGE1 (p. 15). to OFF in the menu settings (p. 76). Press MENU, then set CM SEARCH in Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly, until the photo search indicator appears. The indicator changes as follows: TITLE SEARCH t DATE SEARCH t PHOTO SEARCH t PHOTO SCAN t no indicator (5) Press .
— Editing — Dubbing a tape Using the A/V connecting cable Connect your camcorder to the VCR using the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder. Set the input selector on the VCR to LINE, if available. (1) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to record over) into the VCR, and insert the recorded tape into your camcorder. (2) Set the POWER switch to VTR. (3) Play back the recorded tape on your camcorder. (4) Start recording on the VCR.
Dubbing a tape Using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) Simply connect the VMC-IL4435/2DV/4DV i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) (not supplied) to DV IN/OUT and to DV IN/OUT of the DV products. With digital-todigital connection, video and audio signals are transmitted in digital form for highquality editing. You cannot dub the titles, display indicators or the contents of cassette memory.
Editing partially on a DV tape – DV synchro-editing By simply selecting the scenes to edit, you can duplicate the desired portion on a tape, using other equipment connected with an i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable). The scenes can be selected by frame. You can also use the Remote Commander for this operation. Since your camcorder exchanges digital signals, you can edit with little audio and video deterioration. You cannot duplicate titles, display indicators, or the contents of cassette memory.
Editing partially on a DV tape – DV synchro-editing Notes • If you use other than Sony equipment with the DV jack, you cannot perform DV synchro-editing. • If a tape has a blank portion between recorded portions, DV synchro-editing may not work correctly. Errors in duplicating If you connect your camcorder to Sony equipment with DV jack, the range of errors is within +/– 5 frames. The range may become wider in the following conditions. • The interval between DV EDITING IN and OUT is less than five seconds.
Recording video or TV programs Using the A/V connecting cable You can record a tape from another VCR or a TV program from a TV that has video/ audio outputs. Use your camcorder as a recorder. When you have finished dubbing a tape Editing (1) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to record over) into your camcorder. If you are recording a tape from the VCR, insert a recorded tape into the VCR. (2) Set the POWER switch to VTR. (3) Press MENU, then set DISPLAY in to LCD in the menu settings. (p.
Recording video or TV programs If your VCR is a monaural type Connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video output jack and the white or the red plug to the audio output jack on the VCR or the TV. When the white plug is connected, the left channel audio is output, and the red plug is connected, the right channel audio is output.
Recording video or TV programs Using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) Simply connect the VMC-IL4435/2DV/4DV i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) (not supplied) to DV IN/OUT and to DV IN/OUT of the DV products. With digital-todigital connection, video and audio signals are transmitted in digital form for highquality editing. When you have finished dubbing a tape Editing (1) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to record over) into the your camcorder, and insert the recorded tape into VCR.
Recording video or TV programs You can connect one VCR only using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable). When you dub a picture in digital form The color of the display may be uneven. However this does not affect the dubbed picture. You can also use your camcorder as a player You can use your camcorder as a player or recorder without changing the connection. If you record playback pause picture with the DV IN/OUT jack The recorded picture becomes rough.
Inserting a scene from a VCR Replacing recording on a tape – Insert Editing You can insert a new scene from a VCR onto your originally recorded tape by specifying the insert start and end points. Use the Remote Commander for this operation. Connections are the same as on page 55 or 56. Insert a cassette containing the desired scene to insert into the VCR.
Inserting a scene from a VCR (1) Set the POWER switch to VTR. (2) On the VCR, locate just before the insert start point [a], then press X to set the VCR to the playback pause mode. (3) On your camcorder, locate the insert end point [c] by pressing m or M. Then press X to set it to the playback pause mode. (4) Press ZERO SET MEMORY on the Remote Commander. The ZERO SET MEMORY indicator flashes and the end point of the insert is stored in memory.
Audio dubbing You can record an audio sound to add to the original sound on a tape by connecting audio equipment or a microphone. If you connect the audio equipment, you can add sound to your recorded tape by specifying starting and ending points. The original sound will not be erased. Use the Remote Commander for this operation.
Audio dubbing Dubbing with the AUDIO/VIDEO jack Audio equipment LINE OUT L R AUDIO L AUDIO R AUDIO/ VIDEO : Signal flow Do not connect the video (yellow) plug. Note The picture is not output from the AUDIO/VIDEO jack. Check the recorded picture on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder, as well as check the recorded sound by using a speaker or headphones. Dubbing with the built-in microphones No connection is necessary. Note The picture is not output from the AUDIO/VIDEO jack.
Audio dubbing Adding an audio sound on a recorded tape Editing (1) Insert your recorded tape into your camcorder. (2) Set the POWER switch to VTR. (3) Locate the recording start point by pressing N on the Remote Commander. Then press X at the point where you want to start recording to set your camcorder to playback pause mode. (4) Press AUDIO DUB on the Remote Commander. The green X appears on the LCD screen.
Audio dubbing Notes •New sound cannot be recorded on a tape already recorded in the 16-bit mode (32 kHz, 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz) (p. 80). •New sound cannot be recorded on a tape already recorded in the LP mode. •You cannot add audio with the DV IN/OUT jack. If you make all the connections The audio input to be recorded will take precedence over others in the following order. •MIC (PLUG IN POWER) jack •AUDIO/VIDEO jack •Built-in microphone If an i.
Superimposing a title If you use a tape with cassette memory, you can superimpose the title while recording or after recording. When you play back the tape, the title is displayed for five seconds from the point where you superimposed it. You can select one of eight preset titles and two custom titles (p. 72). You can also select the color, size and position of titles.
Superimposing a title If you set the write-protect tab to lock You cannot superimpose or erase the title. Slide the write-protect tab to release the write protection. To use the custom title If you want to use the custom title, select in step 3. If the tape has a blank portion You cannot superimpose a title on the tape. If the tape has a blank portion in the middle of the recorded parts The title may not be displayed correctly.
Superimposing a title Erasing a title (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) Set the POWER switch to VTR. Press to FN to display PAGE1 (p. 15). Press MENU to display the menu. Select with r/R, and then EXEC. Select TITLEERASE with r/R, and then EXEC. The screen to erase a title appears. (6) Select the title you want to erase with r/R, and then press EXEC. “ERASE OK?” indicator appears. (7) Make sure the title is the one you want to erase, and press OK.
Making your own titles You can make up to two titles and store them in Cassette Memory. Each title can have up to 20 characters. (1) In the standby/playback/playback pause mode, press FN, and select PAGE2 (p. 15). (2) Press TITLE. with r/R, and press EXEC. (3) Select (4) Select CUSTOM1 SET or CUSTOM2 SET with r/R, and press EXEC. (5) Select the desired character. Repeat pressing a key to select the desired character on the key. (6) Press c to move the cursor for the next character.
Making your own titles To return to FN Press EXIT. To change a title you have stored In step 4, select CUSTOM1 SET or CUSTOM2 SET, depending on which title you want to change, then press EXEC. and then enter the new title as desired. To erase the title Press C. The last character is erased. Editing If you take 5 minutes or longer to enter characters in the standby mode while a cassette is in your camcorder The power automatically goes off. The characters you have entered remain stored in memory.
Labeling a cassette If you use a tape with cassette memory, you can label a cassette. The label can consist of up to 10 characters and is stored in cassette memory. When you insert the labeled cassette and set the POWER switch to VTR, the label is displayed for about 5 seconds. (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) Insert the cassette you want to label. Set the POWER switch to VTR. Press FN to display PAGE1 (p. 15). Press MENU to display the menu. with r/R, and then EXEC. Select Select TAPE TITLE, then press EXEC.
Labeling a cassette To return to FN Press EXIT. To erase a character Select C in step 6. The last character is erased. To change the label you have made Insert the cassette to change the label, and operate in the same way to make a new label. If you set the write-protect tab of the tape to lock You cannot label the tape. Slide the write-protect tab to release the write protection. mark appears If the The cassette memory is full. If you erase the title in the cassette, you can label it.
— Customizing Your Camcorder — Changing the menu settings To change the mode settings in the menu settings, select the menu items with r/R dial. The default settings can be partially changed. First, select the icon, then the menu item and then the mode. (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) In the standby, VTR, or MEMORY mode, press FN to display PAGE1 (p. 15). Press MENU to display the menu. Press r/R to select a desired icon, and press EXEC. Press r/R to select a desired item, and press EXEC.
Changing the menu settings To return to FN Press EXIT. Menu items are displayed as the following icons: MANUAL SET CAMERA SET VTR SET LCD/VF SET MEMORY SET CM SET TAPE SET SETUP MENU OTHERS Selecting the mode setting of each item z is the default setting. Icon/item Mode Meaning POWER switch PROGRAM AE To suit your specific shooting requirement (p. 43) CAMERA MEMORY P EFFECT To add special effects like those in films or on the TV to images (p.
Changing the menu settings Icon/item HiFi SOUND Meaning z STEREO To play back a stereo tape or dual sound track tape with main and sub sound 1 To play back a stereo tape with the left sound or a dual sound tape with main sound 2 To play back a stereo tape with the right sound or a dual sound track tape with sub sound AUDIO MIX To adjust the balance between the stereo 1 and stereo 2 (p. 67) ST1 LCD B. L.
Changing the menu settings Icon/item CONTINUOUS QUALITY Mode Meaning z OFF Not to record continuously ON To record 3 or 4 pictures continuously (p. 91) MULTI SCRN To record 9 picutures continuously (p. 91) z FINE STANDARD FLD.
Changing the menu settings Icon/item REC MODE Mode Meaning z SP To record in the SP (Standard Play) mode LP AUDIO MODE z 12BIT 16BIT To increase the recording time to 1.
Changing the menu settings Icon/item Mode WORLD TIME BEEP z MELODY COMMANDER VTR CAMERA MEMORY To cancel the melody and beep sound z ON To activate the Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder To deactivate the Remote Commander to avoid remote control misoperation caused by other VCR’s remote control To show the display on the LCD screen and viewfinder To show the display on the TV screen, LCD screen and viewfinder To light up the camera recording lamp at the front of your camcorder VTR CAMER
Resetting the date and time The default clock setting is set to East Coast Standard Time. If you do not use your camcorder for about three months, the date and time settings may be released (bars may appear) because the vanadium-lithium battery installed in your camcorder will have been discharged. First, set the year, then the month, the day, the hour and then the minute. (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) In the standby mode, press FN to display PAGE1 (p. 15). Press MENU to display the menu.
— “Memory Stick” operations — Using a “Memory Stick”–introduction You can record and play back still images on a “Memory Stick” supplied with your camcorder. You can easily play back, record or delete still images. You can format “Memory Stick”s. You can also protect still images and write print marks on still images in “Memory Stick”s. You can exchange image data with other equipment such as a personal computer etc.
Using a “Memory Stick”–introduction Notes • Prevent metallic objects or your finger from coming into contact with the metal parts of the connecting section. • Stick its label on the labeling position. • Do not bend, drop or apply strong shock to “Memory Stick”s. • Do not disassemble or modify “Memory Stick”s. • Do not let “Memory Stick”s get wet.
Using a “Memory Stick”–introduction Inserting a “Memory Stick” Insert a “Memory Stick” in as far as it can go with the v mark facing up. “Memory Stick” compartment ACCESS lamp To eject a “Memory Stick” MEMORY RELEASE “Memory Stick” operations Slide MEMORY RELEASE in the direction of the arrow. When the ACCESS lamp is lit or flashing Never shake or strike your camcorder. Do not turn the power off , eject a “Memory Stick” or remove the battery pack. Otherwise, the image data breakdown may occur.
Using a “Memory Stick”–introduction Using a touch panel Your camcorder has operation buttons on the LCD screen. Press the LCD panel directly to operate each function. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY while pressing the small green button. Make sure that the LOCK is set to the right (unlock) position. (2) Press OPEN to open the LCD panel. Operation buttons appear on the LCD screen. You can switch the memory playback/the memory camera mode by pressing PLAY/CAM.
Using a “Memory Stick”–introduction Note •When using the touch panel, press operation buttons with your thumb supporting the LCD screen from the back side of it or press those buttons lightly with your index finger. Do not press them with sharp objects such as pens. •Do not touch the LCD screen with wet hands. •If FN is not on the LCD screen, touch the LCD screen lightly to make it appear. You can control the display with DISPLAY/TOUCH PANEL on your camcorder.
Using a “Memory Stick”–introduction Note In some cases, changing the image quality mode may not affect the image quality, depending on the types of images you are shooting. Image quality settings Setting Meaning FINE (FINE) Use this mode when you want to record high quality images. The image is compressed to about 1/6. FINE appears on the screen. STANDARD (STD) This is the standard image quality. The image is compressed to about 1/10. STD appears on the screen.
Using a “Memory Stick” Formatting (initializing) a “Memory Stick” Your camcorder can format (initialize) a “Memory Stick”. If you format a “Memory Stick”, all data stored in the “Memory Stick” will be deleted. This function is convenient when you want to delete all data including protected images. New “Memory Stick”s are already formatted so that formatting is not required for them. Sample images are stored in the supplied “Memory Stick”.
Recording still images on “Memory Stick”s – Memory photo recording You can select the FIELD or FRAME mode in still picture recording. Your camcorder compensates for camera-shake when recording moving subjects in the FIELD mode. Your camcorder records still images in high quality in the FRAME mode. Select the FIELD or FRAME in the menu settings (p. 76). Before operation Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY while pressing the small green button.
Recording still images on “Memory Stick”s – Memory photo recording When you are recording a still image You can neither turn off the power nor press PHOTO. When you press the PHOTO button on the Remote Commander Your camcorder immediately records the image that is on the screen when you press the button. Recording images continuously You can record still pictures continuously. Select one of the two modes described below before recording. Continuous mode [a] You can record 3 or 4 pictures continuously.
Recording still images on “Memory Stick”s – Memory photo recording (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY while pressing the small green button. Make sure that the LOCK is set to the right (unlock) position. (2) Press FN to display PAGE1 (p. 86). (3) Press MENU, then set CONTINUOUS to ON in in the menu settings. POWER VTR 1 LOCK LOCK OFF MEMORY CAMERA Continuous shooting settings Setting Meaning (indicator on the screen) OFF Your camcorder shoots one image at a time.
Superimposing a still picture in a “Memory Stick” on a moving picture – MEMORY MIX You can superimpose a still picture you have recorded on a “Memory Stick” on top of the moving picture you are recording. M. CHROM (Memory chromakey) You can swap a blue area of a still picture such as an illustration or a frame with a moving picture. M. LUMI (Memory luminancekey) You can swap a brighter area of a still picture such as a handwritten illustlation or title with a moving picture.
Superimposing a still picture in a “Memory Stick” on a moving picture – MEMORY MIX Before operation Insert a recorded “Memory Stick” on your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA while pressing the small green button. (2) In the standby mode, press FN to display PAGE1 (p. 15). (3) Press MEM MIX. The last recorded or last composed image appears on the lower part of the screen as a thumbnail image.
Superimposing a still picture in a “Memory Stick” on a moving picture – MEMORY MIX Items to adjust M. CHROM The color (blue) scheme of the area in the still picture which is to be swapped with a moving picture M. LUMI The color (bright) scheme of the area in the still picture which is to be swapped with a moving picture C. CHROM The color (blue) scheme of the area in the moving picture which is to be swapped with a still picture The fewer bars there are on the screen, the stronger the effect.
Recording an image from a mini DV tape as a still image Your camcorder can read moving picture data recorded on a mini DV tape and record it as a still image on a “Memory Stick”. Your camcorder can also take in moving picture data through the input connector and record it as a still image on a “Memory Stick”. Before operation Insert a recorded mini DV tape and a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to VTR. (2) Press . The picture recorded on the mini DV tape is played back.
Recording an image from a mini DV tape as a still image Recording a still image from other equipment (1) Set the POWER switch to VTR. (2) Play back the recorded tape, or turn the TV on to see the desired program. (3) Follow the steps 3 and 4 on page 96. When recording the image through the AUDIO/VIDEO jack OUT S VIDEO AUDIO/VIDEO jack A/V connecting cable : Signal flow Connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video jack on the VCR or the TV.
Copying still images from a mini DV tape – Photo save Using the search function, you can automatically take in only still images from mini DV tapes and record them on a “Memory Stick” in sequence. Before operation • Insert a recorded mini DV tape and rewind the tape. • Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to VTR while pressing the small green button. (2) Press FN to display PAGE1 (p. 86). in the menu settings.
Copying still images from a mini DV tape – Photo save To stop or end copying Press END. To return to FN Press END to return to PAGE1/PAGE2, then press EXIT. When the memory of the “Memory Stick” is full “MEMORY FULL” appears on the LCD screen, and the copying stops. Press insert another “Memory Stick” and repeat the procedure from step 2. END, When the ACCESS lamp is lit or flashing Never shake or strike your camcorder.
Viewing a still picture – Memory photo playback You can play back still images recorded on a “Memory Stick”. You can also play back 6 images at a time by selecting the index screen. Before operation Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY while pressing the small green button. Make sure that the LOCK is set to the right (unlock) position. (2) Press PLAY to set the memory playback mode (p. 86). The last recorded image is displayed.
Viewing a still picture – Memory photo playback Screen indicators during still image playback Image quality mode Image number/Total number of recorded images FINE DSC00006 6 / 40 MEMORY PLAY Print mark Protect indicator – + CAM INDEX FN Data file name “Memory Stick” operations The image quality mode indicator The indicator may show a mode different to the one in which you recorded. This is not a malfunction. The indicator shows the size of the data file.
Viewing a still picture – Memory photo playback Playing back 6 recorded images at a time (index screen) You can play back 6 recorded images at a time. This function is especially useful when searching for a particular image. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK is set to the right (unlock) position. (2) Press INDEX on your camcorder or the Remote Commander to display the index screen. A red B mark appears above the image that is displayed before changing to the index screen mode.
Viewing a still picture – Memory photo playback Viewing the recorded images using a personal computer The image data recorded with your camcorder is compressed in the JPEG format. If you use the application software, “PictureGear 3.2Lite” supplied with your camcorder, you can see images recorded on a “Memory Stick” on a computer screen.
Playing back images in a continuous loop – SLIDE SHOW You can automatically play back images in sequence. This function is useful especially when checking recorded images or during a presentation. Before operation Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY while pressing the small green button. Make sure that the LOCK is set to the right (unlock) position. (2) Press FN to display PAGE1 (p. 86). (3) Press MENU, then select SLIDE SHOW in in the menu settings (p. 76).
Preventing accidental erasure – Image protection To prevent accidental erasure of important images, you can protect selected images. Before operation Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY while pressing the small green button. Make sure that the LOCK is set to the right (unlock) position. (2) Press INDEX on your camcorder or the Remote Commander to display the index. (3) Press “- MARK.” The screen to protect the image appears.
Deleting images You can delete images stored in a “Memory Stick”. Deleting selected images on the single screen Before operation Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY while pressing the small green button. Make sure that the LOCK is set to the right (unlock) position. (2) Play back the image you want to delete by pressing –/+ (p. 100). (3) Press FN to display PAGE1 (p. 86). (4) Press DELETE. “DELETE?” appears on the LCD screen. (5) Press OK.
Deleting images Deleting selected images on the index screen Before operation Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY while pressing the small green button. Make sure that the LOCK is set to the right (unlock) position. (2) Press INDEX on your camcorder or the Remote Commander to display the index. (3) Press DEL. Then press the image you want to delete. The number of the selected image is highlighted. (4) Prees EXEC. “DELETE?” appears on the LCD screen. (5) Press OK.
Deleting images Deleting all the images You can delete all the unprotected images in a “Memory Stick”. Before operation Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY while pressing the small green button. Make sure that the LOCK is set to the right (unlock) position. (2) Press FN to display PAGE1 (p. 86). (3) Press MENU, then select DELETE ALL in in the menu settings (p. 76). (4) Select DELETE, then press EXEC. “OK” changes to “EXECUTE”. (5) Select EXECUTE.
Writing a print mark – PRINT MARK You can specify the recorded still image to print out. This function is useful for printing out still images later. Your camcorder conforms with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standard for specifying the still images to print out. Before operation Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY while pressing the small green button. Make sure that the LOCK is set to the right (unlock) position.
— Additional Information — Using the viewfinder You can operate with the touch panel using the viewfinder. (1) Pull out the viewfinder until it clicks, and then turn the LCD panel over and move it back to your camcorder body with the LCD screen facing out (p. 19). The same display as the LCD screen appears in the viewfinder. The LCD screen is turned off. appears in the viewfinder. (2) Press the LCD screen. The by pressing the LCD screen to select a desired item.
Usable cassettes Selecting cassette types You can use the mini DV cassette only*. You cannot use any other 8 mm, Hi8, Digital8, VHS, VHSC, S-VHS, S-VHSC, Betamax, ED Betamax or DV cassette. * There are two types of mini DV cassettes: with cassette memory and without cassette memory. We recommend you to use the tape with cassette memory. mark on the cassette is 4KB. Your camcorder can The memory capacity of tapes marked with accommodate up to 16KB. 16KB tape is marked with .
Usable cassettes Audio mode 12-bit mode: The original sound can be recorded in stereo 1, and the new sound in stereo 2 in 32 kHz. The balance between stereo 1 and stereo 2 can be adjusted by selecting AUDIO MIX in the menu settings during playback. Both sounds can be played back. 16-bit mode: A new sound cannot be recorded but the original sound can be recorded in high quality. Moreover, it can also play back sound recorded in 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz.
Troubleshooting If you run into any problem using your camcorder, use the following table to troubleshoot the problem. If the problem persists, disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer. If “C:ss:ss” appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder, the self-diagnosis display function has worked. See page 118. In the recording mode Symptom START/STOP does not operate. Recording stops in a few seconds. The image on the viewfinder screen is not clear. The SteadyShot function does not work.
Troubleshooting Symptom An unknown picture is displayed in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen. The picture is recorded in incorrect or unnatural colors. Picture appears too bright, and the subject does not appear in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen. The click of the shutter does not sound. The picture does not appear in the viewfinder. A horizontal band appears when shooting a TV screen or computer screen The picture does not appear on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder.
Troubleshooting Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions • AUDIO MIX is set to ST1 side in the menu settings. c Adjust AUDIO MIX in the menu settings. (p. 76) • TITLE DSPL is set to OFF in the menu settings. The title is not displayed. c Set it to ON in the menu settings. (p. 76) • Screen indicators are displayed on the screen. c Make the screen indicators dissappear. (p.
Troubleshooting When operating using the “Memory Stick” Symptom The “Memory Stick” does not function. Recording does not function. The image cannot be deleted. You cannot format the “Memory Stick”. Deleting all the images cannot be carried out. You cannot protect the image. You cannot write a print mark on the still image. The photo save function does not work. Cause and/or Corrective Actions • The POWER switch is set to CAMERA. c Set it to MEMORY. (p. 87) • The “Memory Stick” is not inserted.
Troubleshooting Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions • The tape has no cassette memory. c Use a tape with cassette memory. (p. 111) • The cassette memory is full. c Erase some titles. (p. 71) • The tape is set to prevent accidental erasure. c Slide the write-protect tab so that red portion is not visible. (p. 14) • Remove the i.LINIK cable (DV connecting cable), and While editing using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable), recording connect it again. The cassette label is not recorded.
Self-diagnosis display Your camcorder has a self-diagnosis display function. This function displays the current condition of your camcorder as a 5-digit code (a combination of a letter and figures) in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen. If a 5-digit code is displayed, check the following code chart. The last two digits (indicated by ss) will differ depending on the state of your camcorder. Viewfinder (or LCD screen) C:21:00 Self-diagnosis display •C:ss:ss You can service your camcorder yourself.
Warning indicators and messages If indicators and messages appear in the viewfinder, on the LCD screen or in the display window, check the following: See the page in parentheses “( )” for more information. The indicators and messages are displayed in yellow. Warning indicators The video heads are dirty Slow flashing: •You need to clean the heads using the Sony DVM12CL cleaning cassette (not supplied) (p. 123). Fast flashing: •The battery is dead (p. 9).
Warning indicators and messages Warning messages • CLOCK SET Reset the date and time (p. 82). • For “InfoLITHIUM” Use an “InfoLIHIUM” battery pack (p. 11). BATTERY ONLY • CLEANING CASSETTE The video heads are dirty (p. 123). • FULL • The tape cassette memory is full. The tape has no cassette memory (p. 111). • 16BIT AUDIO MODE is set to 16BIT.* You cannot dub new sound (p. 80). • REC MODE REC MODE is set to LP.* You cannot dub new sound (p. 80). • TAPE There is no recorded portion on the tape.
Using your camcorder abroad Using your camcorder abroad You can use your camcorder in any country or area with the AC adaptor supplied with your camcorder within 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. When charging the battery pack, use a commercially available AC plug adaptor [a], if necessary, depending on the design of the wall outlet [b]. AC-VF10 [a] [b] Your camcorder is an NTSC system based camcorder.
Maintenance information and precautions Moisture condensation If your camcorder is brought directly from a cold place to a warm place, moisture may condense inside your camcorder, on the surface of the tape, or on the lens. In this condition, the tape may stick to the head drum and be damaged or your camcorder may not operate correctly. If there is moisture inside your camcorder, the beep sounds and the % indicator flashes.
Maintenance information and precautions Maintenance information Cleaning the video head To ensure normal recording and clear pictures, clean the video heads. The video head may be dirty when: •mosaic-pattern noise appears on the playback picture. •playback pictures do not move. •playback pictures do not appear. •the x indicator and “ CLEANING CASSETTE” message appear one after another or the x indicator flashes on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder.
Maintenance information and precautions Charging the vanadium-lithium battery in your camcorder Your camcorder is supplied with a vanadium-lithium battery installed so as to retain the date and time, etc., regardless of the setting of the POWER switch. The vanadiumlithium battery is always charged as long as you are using your camcorder. The battery, however, will get discharged gradually if you do not use your camcorder.
Maintenance information and precautions Precautions Camcorder operation •Operate your camcorder on 3.6 V (battery pack) or 4.2 V (AC adaptor). •For DC or AC operation, use the accessories recommended in this operating instructions. •If any solid object or liquid get inside the casing, unplug your camcorder and have it checked by a Sony dealer before operating it any further. •Avoid rough handling or mechanical shock. Be particularly careful of the lens.
Maintenance information and precautions •The unit becomes warm during use. This is not a malfunction. •Do not place the unit in locations that are: – Extremely hot or cold – Dusty or dirty – Very humid – Vibrating Battery pack •Use only the specified charger or video equipment with the charging function. •To prevent accident from a short circuit, do not allow metal objects to come into contact with the battery terminals. •Keep the battery pack away from fire.
Specifications Video camera recorder System Input/Output connectors S video input/output Input/output auto switch 4-pin mini DIN Luminance signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms, unbalanced Chrominance signal: 0.286 Vp-p, 75 ohms, unbalanced AC adaptor Power requirements 100 - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Power consumption 13 W Output voltage DC OUT: 4.2 V, 1.8 A in the operating mode Operating temperature 32 °F to 104 °F (0 °C to 40 °C) Storage temperature –4 °F to +140 °F (–20 °C to +60 °C) Dimensions (approx.
— Quick Reference — Identifying the parts and controls Camcorder 1 4 5 2 6 7 3 8 1 Lens cap (p. 17) 5 Viewfinder (p. 19) 2 OPEN button (p. 15) 6 LOCK (p. 18) 3 LCD screen (p. 20) 7 POWER switch (p. 17) 4 Eyecup 8 START/STOP button (p. 17) This mark indicates that this product is a genuine accessory for Sony video products. When purchasing Sony video products, Sony recommends that you purchase accessories with this “GENUINE VIDEO ACCESSORIES” mark. These are trademarks.
Identifying the parts and controls qf qg 9 0 qh qa qs qj qd qf Accessory shoe q; Microphone qg NIGHTSHOT switch (p. 23) qa Lens qh Focus ring (p. 46) qs Camera recording lamp (p. 17) qj Infrared rays emitter (p. 23) qd Remote sensor (p. 133) Quick Reference 9 +SLOW SHUTTER button (p. 23) Note on the Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens which can reproduce a fine image.
Identifying the parts and controls qk wa ql w; qk DV IN/OUT jack (p. 56) This “i.LINK” mark is a trademark of Sony Corporation and indicates that this product is in agreement with IEEE 13941995 specifications and their revisions. The DV IN/OUT jack is i.LINK compatible. ql MIC jack (PLUG IN POWER) (p. 65) Connect an external microphone (not supplied). This jack also accepts a “plug-in-power” microphone. 130 ws w; AUDIO/VIDEO jack (p.
Identifying the parts and controls wk wl wd wf e; wg wh ea wj wk ACCESS lamp (p. 85) wf START/STOP MODE switch (p. 22) wl MEMORY RELEASE lever (p. 85) wg BACK LIGHT button (p. 23) e; RESET button (p. 117) wh DISPLAY/TOUCH PANEL button (p. 28) ea i (headphones) jack When you use headphones, the speaker on your camcorder is silent. wj OPEN/Z EJECT lever (p. 14) Quick Reference wd Power lamp (p.
Identifying the parts and controls es ej ed ek el ef r; eg ra eh es PHOTO button (p. 31, 90) ek FOCUS switch (p. 46) ed Speaker el Grip strap ef “Memory Stick” slot (p. 85) r; Tripod receptacle Make sure that the length of the tripod screw is less than 9/32 inch (6.5 mm). Otherwise, you cannot attach the tripod securely and the screw may damage your camcorder. eg Viewfinder lens adjustment lever (p. 19) eh Cassette lid (p. 14) ej Power zoom lever (p. 21) 132 ra BATT (battery) RELEASE lever (p.
Identifying the parts and controls Remote Commander The buttons that have the same name on the Remote Commander as on your camcorder function identically to the buttons on your camcorder. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 qa qs qd 8 ./> buttons (p. 50, 52, 53) 2 DISPLAY button (p. 28) 9 ZERO SET MEMORY button (p. 49, 64) 3 Memory control buttons (p. 94, 100, 101) 0 DATA CODE button (p. 28) 4 SEARCH MODE button (p. 50, 52, 53) 5 Video control buttons (p. 29) 6 REC button (p. 59)/MARK button (p.
Identifying the parts and controls Operation indicators 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 0 min – ST I LL 1 6 : 9W I DE NEG . ART STBY + AUTO 6 0 AWB F11 8 0:1 2:3 4 1 2 min Z ERO S E T M E MO R Y END SEARCH 16B I T DSC0 0 0 0 1 2 Remaining battery time indicator (p. 22) 3 Zoom indicator (p. 21)/Exposure indicator (p. 45)/Data file name indicator (p. 83) 4 Digital effect indicator (p. 40)/ MEMORY MIX indicator (p. 94) 5 FLD./FRAME indicator (p. 90)/ 16:9WIDE indicator (p. 33)/FADER indicator (p.
Quick Function Guide Functions to adjust exposure (in the recording mode) •In a dark place •In insufficient light •In dark environments such as sunset, fireworks, or general night views •Shooting backlit subjects •In spotlight, such as at the theater or a formal event •In strong light or reflected light, such as at a beach in midsummer or on a ski slope NIGHTSHOT (p. 23) Low lux mode (p. 43) Sunset & moon mode (p. 43) BACK LIGHT (p. 23) Spotlight mode (p. 43) Beach & ski mode (p.
Index A, B I, J, K, L R AC adaptor ................................ 9 Adjusting viewfinder ............. 19 ANTI GROUND SHOOTING ................................................ 22 Audio dubbing ........................ 65 AUDIO MIX ............................ 67 Audio mode ............................. 80 AUTO SHTR ............................ 77 A/V connecting cable .................................... 30, 55, 57 BACK LIGHT .......................... 23 Battery pack ...............................
