SON_ 306833!,1 Digital Video Camera Recorder Cassette Operating Instructions Before operating tire unit, please it for future reference. Owner's The model read this manual thoroughly, and retain Record and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever vou call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model Serial No. DCR-PC9 No. Model Serial No. AC No.
Welcome! Congratulations Ha ndycam, on your purchase you can capture of this Sony Digital Handyca life's precious moments m camcor&,r. with superior picture With your and sound Digital quality. Your Digital Ha ndycam 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. To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.
Note: This equipment has boon tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interf_rence to radio communications.
Main Features Taking moving or still images, and playing them • Recording a picture on a tape (p. 22) • Recording a still image on a tape (p. 41) • Playing back a tape (p. 34) • Recording still in*ages on "Memory Stick's (p. 122) • Recording moving pictures on "Memory Stick's (p. 129) • Viewing a still image recorded on "Memory Stick's (p. 142) • Viewing a moving picture on "Memory Stick's (p. 145) back ÷ Capturing images on your computer • Using with an analog video unit and }'our computer (p.
Checking supplied Make sure that the following [] accessories accessories are supplied with your camcorder. [] [] t [] [] [] [] ? [] [] [] } [] Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 188) [] AC-L10A/L10B/L10C adaptor [] NP-FM30 "Memory Stick" [] A/V connecting [] Lens cap (1) (p. 22) [] CD-ROM (i) (p. 112) cable (1) (p. 40) AC power (1), the power battery [] cord (1) (p. 13) pack (1) (p. 12, 13) (SPVD-004 USB Driver) (1) (p.
Table of contents Main Features Checking Quick Start Getting ................................................ supplied accessories Guide 4 ................... 5 ................................ s started Using this manual ...................................... Step 1 Preparing the power supply ........ Installing the battery pack .................. Charging the battery pack .................. Connecting to a wall outlet ................ Step 2 Setting the date and time ..............
Table of contents Viewing a still image Memory photo playback ............... 142 Viewing a moving picture MPEG movie playback .................. 145 Viewing images using your computer .. 147 Enlarging still images recorded on "Memory Stick's Memory PB ZOOM ........................ 153 Playing back images in a continuous loop SLIDE SHOW .................................. 154 Preventing accidental erasure Image protection ............................. 155 Deleting images .....................................
Quick Start Guide This chapter introduces you features of your canrcorder. parentheses "( )" for more Pull down the Holding Grip camcorder as illustrated. Holding Use the battery to the basic See the page in information. to hold your Grip pack when using your camcorder outdoors (p. 12). Open the DC IN jack cover. AC power adaptor (supplied) Connect the plug with its • mark facing the Holding Grip. O A Slide OPEN/ _--EJECT in the direction of the arrow lid.
€ 10 Renrove thelens cap. O Set the POWER switch to CAMERA while pressing button. the small green open the LCD 0 Pr_.ss panel. Viewfindel When the LCD panel is closed, pull out the viewfinder untill its click to focus on the Press START/STOP. Your camcorder starts recording. To stop recording, press START/STOP again. subject When you purchase your camcorder, the clock setting is set to off. If you want to record the date and time for a picture, set the clock setting before recording (p. 17).
-- Getting Using started -- this manual As you read through this manual, buttons and settings on your camcorder are shown capital letters. e.g. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. When you carry out an operation, you can hear a beep sound to indicate that the operation is being carried out. Your canrcorder your canrcorder. is based on the DV format. You can only use mini DV cassettes with We recommend that you use a tape with cassette memory CIq.
Using this manual Lens and LCD screen/finder (on mounted models only) • 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. These points are normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in any way.
Step 1 Preparing We recommend the power that you use the battery supply pack when you use your camcorder outdoors. (1) While sliding BATT (battery) release lever in the direction of the arrow slide the battery terminal cover in the direction of the arrow O. (2) Insert the battery pack in the direction of the arrow O, m_til it clicks. 2 To remove the battery pack The battery pack is remo_ _,d in tlr_,same, way as the battery tc_rminal co__r.
Step 1 Preparing the power supply Use the battery pack after charging it for your camcorder. Your camcorder operates only with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (M series). See page 171 for details of "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack. (1) Open the DC IN jack cover and connect your calncorder to the DC IN jack with Grip. (2) Connect the power the AC power adaptor supplied with the plug's • mark facing the Holding cord to the AC power adaptor. (3) Connect the power cord to a wall outlet.
Step 1 Preparing Charging the power supply time Battery pack Full charge NP-FM30 (suppli_'d) NP-FM50 145 150 NP-FM70 240 NP-FMg0 330 NP-FM91 360 The charging time may increase if the battery's because of the ambient temperature. Approximate • minutes Recording time at 2.
Step 1 Preparing the power supply If the power goes off although the battery remaining battery pack has enough power to operate Charge the battery pack fully again so that the indication indicator is correct. Recommended charging temperature We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient to 30 '_C (50 °F to 86 '_F).
Step 1 Preparing the power supply When you use your camcorder for a long time, we recommend wall outlet using the AC power adaptor. (1) Open the DC IN jack cover and connect the AC power your camcorder to the DC IN jack on your facing the Holding Grip. (2) Connect (3) Connect the power the power cord to the AC power cord to a wall outlet. camcorder that you power adaptor supplied with the plug's it from a with • mark adaptor.
Step 2 Setting the date and time Set the date and time settings when you use your camcorder for the first time. "CLOCK SET" will be displayed each time that you set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY unless you set the date and time settings. If you do not use your camcorder for about three months, the date and time settings may be released (bars may appear) because the built-in rechargoable battery installed in your camcorder will have been discharged (p. 177).
Step 2 Setting the date and time The year changes as follows: 1995 _ 2001 *-- .... T --_ 2079 T To return to FN Press EXIT. If you do not set the date and time " " and ...... are recorded "Memory Stick". Note on the time indicator The internal clock of your camcorder 12:00 AM stands for midnight. 12:00 PM stands for noon. 18 on the data code of the tape and the operates on a 12-hour cycle.
Step 3 Inserting (1) Install the battery a cassette pack, (p. 12 to i6). (2) Slide OPEN/_EJECT or connect the AC power in the direction of the arrow adaptor for the power and open the lid. The cassette compartment automatically lifts up and opens. (3) Push the iniddle portion of the back of the cassette to insert. Insert the cassette in a straight line deeply into the cassette compartment the window facing out. (4) Close the cassette compartment compartment.
Step 4 Using the touch Your camcorder has operation buttons directly to operate each function. panel on the LCD screen. Touch In CAMERA or VCR mode (1) Install the battery pack, or connect the AC power adaptor (p. 12, 16). (2) Press OPEN to open (3) Set the POWER (in the playback the LCD panel for the power supply the LCD panel. switch mode) to CAMERA (in the standby/recording while pressing the small green button. FN. Operation (5) Press (6) Press (7) Press PAGE2 to go to PAGE2.
Step 4 Using the touch panel Notes • When using the touch panel, press operation buttons with your thumb supporting LCD screen fronr the back side of it or press those buttons lightly with your index finger. Do not press thenr with sharp-pointed objects such as pens. the • Do not press the LCD screen too hard. • Do not touch the LCD screen with wet hands, • If FN is not on the LCD screen, touch the LCD screen lightly to nrake it appear.
-- Recording - Basics -- Recording a picture Your camcorder (1) Remove automatically focuses the lens cap and pull (2) Install the power more information (3) Pull down Hold your for you. the lens cap string source and insert (p. i2, 19). a cassette. to fix it. See "Step 1" and "Step the Holding Grip. calncorder firmly as illustrated. (4) Press OPEN to open the LCD panel. (5) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA Your camcorder is set to the standby (6) Press START/STOP. Your camcorder while mode.
Recording a picture Notes • Fasten the grip strap firmly. • Do not touch the built-in microphone during recording. 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. 105). In the LP mode, you can record 1.5 times as long as in the SP nrode. When you record a tape in the LP mode on your camcorder, we recommend playing the tape on your camcorder.
Recording a picture The LCD panel moves about 90 degrees the lens side. to the viewfinder side and about 180 degrees to 180° When closing the LCD panel, set it vertically, and swing it into the camcorder body. Note When using the LCD screen _,xc_,pt in the mirror turns off. mode, the viewfinder When you use the LCD screen outdoors in direct sunlight The LCD screen may be difficult to see,. If this haptw, ns, we recommend viewfinder.
Recording a picture Picture in the mirror mode The picture on the LCD screen when recorded. is a mirror-image. How_,v_,r, the picture During recording in the mirror mode • ZERO SET MEMORY on the Remote Commander • FN appears mirror-reversed will be normal does not work. in the viewfinder. 8 When you press FN The
Recording a picture If you record pictures with the LCD panel closed, check the picture with the viewfinder. Adjust the viewfinder lens to your eyesight so that the indicators in the viewfinder come into sharp focus. Pull out the viewfinder and move the viewfinder lens adjustment lever. You turn the LCD panel over and move it back to your camcorder body with the LCD screen facing out. You can operate with the touch panel using the viewfinder in CAMERA or MEMORY mode (p. 63).
Recording a picture Move the Using the "T" side: "W" side: power zoom lever a little for a slower zoom. Move it further for a faster zoom. zoom function sparingly results in better-looking recordings. for telephoto (subject appears closer) for wide-angle (subject appears farther away) 8 3I W_T /I/ . /_ W To use zoom greater than 10× Zoom greater than 10× is performed digitally. To activate digital zoom, select the digital zoom power in D ZOOM in the menu settings.
Recording a picture The indicators Remaining are not recorded battery on tape. time indicator Cassette memory indicator This appears when using a tape with cassotte momory. Recording mode indicator REC indicator Time code/Tape counter indicator Remaining tape indicator This appears after you insert a cassotte and record or play back for a while. FN button / Press this button Time indicator to display The time is displayed ............. oporation buttons on tire LCD screen.
Recording When light a picture you shoot background, a subject with the light use the backlight Press BACK LIGHT in CAMERA source behind the subject or a subject with a function. or MEMORY mode. The [] indicator appears on the screen. To cancel, press BACK LIGHT again. 8 3_ I During back light function The backlight function will be cance]ed mode or SPOT METER. when you press MANUAL in the EXPOSURE The NightShot function enables you to shoot a subject in a dark place.
Recording a picture Using Super NightShot The, Super NightShot mo&, makers subjects more than 16 times brighter recorded in the NightShot mode. (1) Slide NIGHTSHOT to ON in CAMERA indicators flash on the screen. (2) Press SUPER NIGHTSHOT. flash on the screen. To cancel the Super NightShot mode. _ and "NIGHTSHOT" The S{gg and "SUPER mode, press than those, SUPER NIGHTSHOT" indicators NIGHTSHOT again. Using the NightShot Light The picture will be clear_r with the NightShot Light on.
Recording a picture Recording with the self-timer starts in 10 seconds Remote Commander for this operation. (1) In the standby mode, (2) Press SELFTIMER. The xL__) (self-timer) (3) Press START/STOP. Self-timer seconds starts press FN and select indicator counting of the countdown, appears down automatically. PAGE3 on the from (p. 20). 8 screen. 10 with the beep sound You can also use the 3_ a beep sound. gets faster, In the last 2 then recording I starts automatically.
Checking the recording - END SEARCH / EDITSEARCH / Rec Review You can use these buttons between the last recorded to check the recorded picture or shoot so that the transition scene and the next scene you record is smooth. You can go to the end of the recorded (1) In the standby mode, (2) Press END SCH. press section after you record. FN to display PAGE1 (p. 20). The last 5 seconds of the recorded section are played back and your calncorder returns to the standby mode.
Checking the recording - END SEARCH / EDITSEARCH / Rec Review You can check the last recorded section. In the standby mode, press the _/ side of EDIT momentarily. The section you have stopped most recently will be played back for a few seconds, and then your camcorder will return to the standby mode. You can monitor the sound from the speaker or headphones.
-- Playback - Basics -- Playing back a tape You can monitor the playback vou can monitor the playback using the Remote Commander picture on the LCD screen. If you close the LCD panel, picture in the viewfinder. You can also control playback supplied with your camcorder. (1) Install and insert the power source (2) Press OPEN to open the LCD panel. (3) Set the POWER switch to VCR while (4) Press (5) Press _ _ the recorded tape. pressing the small green button. to rewind the tape.
Playing back a tape When monitoring on the LCD screen You can turn the LCD panel over and moxe it back to the camcorder screen facing out. ÷ body with the LCD -o I If you leave the power on for a long time Your camcorder gets warm. This is not a malfunction. When you open or close the LCD panel Open or close the LCD panel vertically.
Playing back a tape Press DISPLAY/TOUCH PANEL on your camcorder or DISPLAY on the Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder. The indicators disappear on the screen. To make the indicators appear, press DISPLAY/TOUCH PANEL or DISPLAY again. 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 settings Various settings is your camcorder's recording mode, the _ arious settings When you use the data (...... ) appear if: -A blank portion of the -The tape is unreadable The tape was recorded information when you lra_e recorded. will not be displayed. In the code function, bars tape is being played back. due to tape damage or noise. by a camcorder without the date and time set.
Playing back a tape To operate video control buttons, set the POWER switch to VCR. When using the touch panel (1) Press FN and select PAGE3. (2) Press V SPD PLAY to display video control buttons. To view a still image (playback pause) Press [_]/II during playback. To r€,sl.lmortormal playback, pross [_;_ / II again. To advance Press _/_ the tape in tho stop mode. To rosumo normal playback, pross _/_P'_. To rewind the tape Pross _ / _ in tho stop mode.
Playing back a tape Video control buttons Marks on }Tour camcorder with vour camcorder.
Viewing the recording on TV Connect your canrcorder to your TV 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 nronitor playback pictures on the LCD screen. When monitoring the playback picture on the TV screen, we recommend that you power your canrcorder from a wall outlet using the AC adaptor (p. 16). Refer to the operating instructions of your TV. Open the jack cover.
-- Advanced Recording Operations -- Recordinga still imageon a tape - TapePhotorecording You can record a still image. This mode is useful when you want to print a image using a video printer (optional). You can record about 510 images in the SP mode and about 765 images in the LP mode on a 60-minute tape. Besides the operation described here, your camcorder can record still images on "Memory Stick's (p. 122). (1) In the standby The CAPTURE mode, keep pressing PHOTO indicator appears.
Recording a still image on a tape - Tape Photo recording You can record still images on tapes with the self-timer. Commander for this operation. (1) In the standby mode, (2) Press SELFTIMER. The _ (self-tilner) press indicator (3) Press PHOTO firmly. Self-tilner starts counting seconds of the countdown, automatically. You can also use the Remote FN and select PAGE3. appears down from on the screen. 10 with the beep sound a beep sound.
Recording a still image on a tape - Tape Photo recording You can print a still image by using the video printer (optional). Connect the video printer using the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder. Connect it to the A/V jack and connect the yellow plug of the cable to the video input of the video printer. I Video printer I 3 VIDEO I Q.. R VIDEO S VIDEO ®LINE IN t 0 K o : Signal flow Ref_,r to the operating instructions of the video printer as well.
Using the wide mode You can record a 16:9 wide picture to watch on the Black bands appear on the screen during recording during playing back on a normal TV [b] or a wide widthwise direction. If you set the screen mode of you can watch pictures of normal images [d]. 16:9 wide-screen TV (16:9WIDE). in 16:9WIDE mode [a].
Using the fader function You can fade in or out to give your recording [a] I_ a professional appearance. _'_ NORM. FADER (fader) > MOSC. FADER (mosaic) _o O K BOUNCE_)2) o OVERLAP 2) WIPE 2) DOT 2) [b] MONOTONE When fading T _Ahen fading in, the picture gradually out the F icture gradually _>You can use the bounce function 2>Fade in onlv. changes from black-and-white to color. changes from color to black-and-white.
Using the fader function (1) When fading In the standby When fading in [a] mode, press out [b] FN to display PAGE1. In the recording mode, press FN to display PAGE1. (2) Press FADER. The screen to select the fader mode appears. (3) Select a desired fader mode. (4) Press _ OK to return The fader indicator (5) Press START/STOP. automatically to PAGE1, and press you selected flashes. After the fade in/out returns to the normal fader function EXIT to return is carried to FN.
Using the fader function While using the bounce Exposure - Flexible Spot Meter Focus function, you cannot use the following functions: --ZooIn Picture effect Note on the bounce function You cannot select the bounce function in the following -D ZOOM is set to 20x or 120x in the menu settings Wide mode - Picture effect PROGRAM AE When the POWER switch is set to MEMORY You cannnot use the fader function. mode or functions: > Q,.
Using special You can digitally TV. effects process images - Picture to obtain special NEG. ART [a] : SEPIA : B&W : SOIARIZE [b] : The The The The PASTE L [c] : The contrast of the picture animated cartoon. MOSAIC [d]: The picture effect effects like those in films or on the color and brightness of the picture are reversed. picture is sepia. picture is monochrome (black-and-white). light intensity is clearer, and the picture looks like an illustration.
Using special effects You can add special effects to recorded sound is recorded normally. - Digital pictures effect using the x arious digital functions. The STILL You can record a still image so that it is superimposed FLASH (FLASH MOTION) You can record still image successively at constant on a mox ing picture. interx als. LUMI. (LUMINANCEKEY) You can swap a brighter area in a still image with a mox ing picture. > Q,.
Using special effects - Digital (1) In CAMERA mode, press effect FN to display PAGE1. (2) Press DIG EFFT. The screen to select a desired digital effect mode appears. (3) Select a desired digital effect mode. In the STILL and LUMI. modes, the still image is stored in memory. (4) Press -/+ to adjust the effect. Items to be adjusted STILL The rate of the still image you want to superimpose picture The interval of flash motion FLASH on the moving LUMI.
Using special effects - Digital effect Notes • The following - Fader functions do not work during digital _,ffect: Low lux mode of PROGRAM AE (The indicator flashes) - Tape Photo recording Super NightShot • The PROGRAM AE function does not work in the slow shutter • The following functions - Wide mode Picture effect - PROGRAM AE mode. do not work in the old movie mode: > Q,. When you set the POWER switch to OFF (CHARGE) The digital effect will be automaticallv canceled.
Using the PROGRAM You can select PROGRAM requirements. AE function AE (Auto Exposure) mode to suit your specific shooting Spotlight This mode prevents people's faces, for example, from appearing when shooting subjects lit by strong light in the theater. excessively white _'_ Soft portrait This mode brings out the subject while creating people or flowers. d_ Sports lesson This mode nfinimizes shake on fast-moving a soft background subjects for subjects such as in tennis such as or golf.
Using the PROGRAM AE function (1) In CAMERA or MEMORY mode, press FN to display (2) Press MENU, then select PROGRAM AE in _ desired PROGRAM AE mode (p. 105). PAGE1. in the menu settings to select a Q- 8. 2 ;o 0 S.. c#s P EFFECT WHT BAL AUTO SHTR SPOTLIGHT SPORTS o To return Press EXIT. to FN To turn the PROGRAM AE function off Select AUTO in PROGRAM AE in the menu settings.
Using the PROGRAM AE function • The following functions Digital effect - Overlap Wipe - Dot do not work in the low lux mode: • The PROGRAM AE function does not work in the following flashes.) To set the NIGHTSHOT to ON cases. (The indicator - To record inrages on a "Memory Stick" using the MEMORY MIX function. • While shooting in MEMORY mode, the following modes do not work (The indicator flashes.
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 automatically adjusted. (1) In CAMERA or MEMORY (2) Press MENU, desired white HOLD : Recording a single-colored -_,'- (OUTDOOR): • Recording a sunset/sunrise, fireworks • Under mode, press FN to display then select WHT BAL in _ balance mode (p. 105). a color matching subject in the menu PAGE1.
Adjusting the white In the automatic balance white balance manually mode Point vour camcorder at the white subject for about 10 seconds after setting the POWER switclq to CAMERA to get better adjustment when: You detach the battery for replacement. -You bring your comcorder from the interior of a house holding the exposure, or vice vPrsa. In the hold white balance mode Set the white balance to AUTO and reset to HOLD after few seconds -You change the PROGRAM AE mode.
Adjusting the exposure manually You can adjust and set the exposure. Normally exposure Adjust the exposure manually in the following cases: -The subject is backlit To shoot the bright subject and dark background -To record dark pictures (e.g. night scenes) faithfully (1) In CAMERA or MEMORY mode, press is automatically FN to display adjusted. PAGE1. (2) Press EXPOSURE. The screen to adjust the exposure appears. (3) Press MANUAL, then adjust the exposure using -/+.
Using the spot light-metering - Flexible Spot Meter mode You can take a picture with the appropriate exposure automatically for just the point you want to focus on and with its exposure fixed. Use the Flexible Spot Meter mode 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 lighted by a spotlight. (1) In CAMERA or MEMORY mode, press FN to display PAGE1. (2) Press SPOT METER.
Focusing manually You can gain better results by manually adjusting the focus in the following cases. Normally, focus is automatically adjusted. • 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 Q,.
Interval recording You can make a tinre-lapse recording by setting the camcorder to automatically and standby sequentially. You can achiex e an excellent recording for flowering, emergence, etc., with this function. record Example ls Is I0 mi_ b] [a] Recording [b] Waiting , I0 mi time time (1) In standby mode, press FN to display PAGE1. (2) Press MENU, then set INT. REC to SET in _ EXEC (p. 105). (3) Set INTERVAL and REC TIME. in the menu @ Press {/T to select INTERVAL, then press EXEC.
Intervalrecording (4) Set INT. REC to ON, then press EXEC. (5) Press EXIT to return to FN. The INTERVAL indicator flashes on the screen (6) Press START/STOP to start interval recording. The interval recording indicator lights up. D,. O K o To cancel the interval recording Perform eithc, r of the following: Set INT. REC to OFF in the menu settings. Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHARGE), To perform normal recording VCR or MEMORY. during the interval recording Press START/STOP.
Frame by frame recording - Cut recording You can make a recording with a stop-motion animated effect using cut recording. To create this effect, alternately nrove the subject a little and make a cut recording. We reconrmend that you use a tripod, and operate the camcorder using the Remote Commander after step 4. (1) In standby mode, press FN to display PAGE1. (2) Press MENU, then set FRAME REC to ON in _ (3) Press EXIT to return to FN.
Using the viewfinder You can pull out the _iewfinder until it clicks, and then turn the LCD panel over and mo_e it back to your camcorder body with tire LCD screen facing out. You can operate with the touch panel using the view finder. Use the viewfinder in the following When operating camera brightness touchpanel using tire viewfinder (1) In CAMERA or MEMORY case: and tire fader (only in CAMERA mode, pull out the viewfinder then turn the LCD panel over and move the LCD screen facing out.
Using the viewfinder Notes • Do not touch the LCD screen with wet hands. • Do not press the LCD screen • In VCR or memory playback viewfinder. with sharp objects such as pens. mode, you cannot operate with the touch panel using the To operate the items that are not displayed Set the LCD screen and the viewfinder back to the previous using the LCD screen. position. Operate FN and _ OFF in the viewfinder These buttons appear mirror-reversed.
-- Advanced Playback Playing Operations back -- a tape During playback, you can process SEPIA, B&W and SOLARIZE. with picture a scene using the picture effect functions: (1) In VCR mode, press FN to display PAGE1. (2) Press MENU, then select P EFFECT in _ in the menu desired picture effect mode (p. 105). Refer to page 48 for details of each picture effect effects settings NEG.ART, to select a function. > 11. 11. o To return Press EXIT.
Playing back a tape During playback, you can process FLASH, LUMI. and TRAIL. with digital a scene using the digital (1) In VCR mode, press FN and select PAGE2. (2) Press DIG EFFT. The screen to select a desired digital effects effect functions: effect mode (3) Select a desired digital effect mode. In the STILL or LUMI. mode, where you select the mode is stored in memory as a still image. (4) Press (5) Press STILL, appears. the picture -/+ to adjust the effect. Refer to page 49 for details.
Enlarging images -Tape PB ZOOM You can enlarge playback images here, your camcorder can enlarge recorded on tapes recorded on tapes. Besides the operation described still images recorded on "Memory Stick's (p. 153). (1) In the playback or playback pause mode, press FN and select (2) Press PB ZOOM. The PB ZOOM screen appears. PAGE2. (3) Press the area you want to enlarge in the frame on the PB ZOOM screen.
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". Use the Remote Commander for this operation. (1) In the playback mode, press counter is not on the screen. DISPLAY (2) Press on the Remote ZERO SET MEMORY to locate indicator (3) Press • later. The tape counter flashes.
Searching the boundaries of recorded tape by title - Title search If you use a tape with cassette memory, you can search for the boundaries recorded tape by title. Use the Remote Commander for this operation. Before operation Set CM SEARCH in _ (1) Set the POWER to ON in the menu settings switch changes setting is ON.) to VCR. (2) Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote SEARCH indicator appears. The indicator (p. 105).
Searching a recording - Date search by date You can autonratically 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. Before operation • You can use this function only when playing back a tape with cassette memory.
Searching a recording by date - Date search Note If one day's recording is l¢,ss than 2 minutes the point where the recording date changes. yollr camcorder If a tape has a blank portion between recorded The date search function may not work corrc, ctly. may not accurately find portions Cassette memory The tape cassette memory can hold 6 recording date data. If you search the date among seven or more data, see "Searching for the date without using cassette memory".
Searching for a photo - Photo search/Photo scan You can search for a still image you have recorded on a tape (photo search). You can also search for still imag_,s one after another and display each image for 5 seconds autonratically regardless of cassette menrory (photo scan). Use the Remote Commander for these operations. Use this function to check or edit still images. Before operation • You can use this function only when playing back a tape with cassette memory.
Searching for a photo (1) Set the POWER - Photo search/Photo switch scan to VCR. (2) Press FN to display (3) Press (4) Press MENU, then set CM SEARCH to OFF in _ SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander PAGE1. in the menu repeatedly, settings (p. 105). until the photo search indicator appears. The indicator changes as follows: [*DATE SEARCH _ PHOTO SEARCH (5) Press _ or _ on the Relnote Each time you press _ or _1, next photo.
Searching for a photo - Photo search/Photo (1) Set the POWER switch to VCR. (2) Press MODE on the Remote SEARCH scan Commander repeatedly, until the PHOTO SCAN indicator appears. The indicator changes as follows: [*DATE (3) Press SEARCH _ Each photo or _1 ---* PHOTO SEARCH on the Remote is played ---* PHOTO SCAN ---* (no indicator) Commander. back for about 5 seconds automatically. 1 2 SEARCH MODE To stop scanning Press m/[_ on the Remote Commander or on vour camcorder.
-- Editing -- Dubbing a tape Using the AN connecting cable You can dub or edit on the VCR connected to your camcorder using your camcorder as a player. Connc, ct your camcor&,r to the VCR using the A/V connc_cting cable supplied with your camcor&_r. Before operation • Set DISPLAY to LCD in the menu settings. (The default setting is LCD.
Dubbing a tape Using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) Simply connect the, i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) (optional) to _ DV of your camcorder and to DV IN of the DV products. With digital-to-digital connection, video and audio signals are transmitted in digital form for high-quality editing. You cannot dub the titles, display indicators or the contents of cassette memory or letters on the "Memory Stick" index screen.
Dubbing - Digital only desired scenes program editing You can duplicate the VCR. selected Scenes can be selected Unwanted scene l= scenes (programs) onto a tape without operating by frame. You can set up to 20 programs. Unwanted _l for editing scene i_ 2 Switch the order Before operating the Digital Step 1 Com_ecting the VCR (p. 77). Step 2 Setting the VCR for operatk_n Step 3 Adjusting the synchronicity program editing (p 78, 82). of the VCR (p. 83).
Dubbing only desired scenes - Digital To edit using the VCR, send the control the VCR. program signal by infrared When you connect using the A/V connecting (4), to send the control signal correctly. editing rays to the remote cable, follow the procedures sensor below, on (1) to (1) Setting the IR SETUP code @ Set the POWER switch to VCR olr your camcorder. @ Turn @ When you COlmect a video camera Press FN to display PAGE1.
Dubbing only desired scenes - Digital program editing About the IR SETUP code The IR SETUP code is stored in the memory of your camcorder. Be sure to set the correct code, depending on your VCR. Default setting is code number 3. Brand IR SETUP code Brand IR SETUP code Sony 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Multitech 23, 32, 80 89 NEC 21, 33, 35 80 Olympic 77, 78 21,35 Panasonic 16,17, 77, 78, 96 Pentax 8, 42 Admiral (M. Wards) Aiwa Audio Dynamic Bell&Howell (M.
Dubbing only desired scenes - Digital modes to cancel Setting VCR @ Select PAUSEMODE, @ Select the mode to cancel recording pause on the VCR, then press EXEC. The correct button depends on your VCR. then press to the operating instructions the editing (2) Refer the program recording pause on the EXEC. of your VCR. 2 The buttons canceling recording pause on the VCR The buttons vary deponding on your VCR.
Dubbing only desired scenes - Digital program editing (3) Locate the infrared rays emitter of your camcorder and face it towards the remote sensor of the VCR S_,tthe dc,_ices about 30 cm (11 7/8 in.) apart, and remcn _,any obstacles between the, devices. VCR Infrared ravs emitter Remote A/ sensor cting cable (4) Confirming the VCR operation 0 Insert a recordable tape into the VCR, then set the VCR to recording pause. (_) Select IR TEST, then press EXEC. (_) Select EXECUTE, then press EXEC.
Dubbing only desired scenes - Digital When you connect procedures below. program using tire i.LINK cable (DV connecting editing cable) (optional), follow the (1) Set the POWER switch to VCR on your camcorder. (2) Turn the power of the connected VCR on, then set the input selector to DV input. When you connect a digital video camera recorder, set its power switch to VCR/VTR. (3) Press FN to display PAGE1. (4) Press MENU, then select EDIT SET in _ in the menu settings, then press EXEC (p. 105).
Dubbing only desired scenes - Digital program editing You can adjust the svnchronicitv of your camcorder and the VCR. Prepare a pen and phper for no(es. Before operation, eject a cassette from your camcorder. (1) (2) Set the POWER swtich to VCR on your camcorder. Insert a recordable tape into the V('R, then set the VCR to recording pause. When you select i.LINK in CONTROL, the above procedure is not necessary. (3) Select ADI TEST, then press EXEC. (4) Select EXI_CUTE, thenpress EXEC.
To return to FN Press EXIT. Notes • When you compk, te step 3, the image to adjust 50 seconds. the syncronicity is recordc, d for about • If you start recording from the very beginning of the tape, the first f_,w seconds of the tape may not be recorded properly. Be sure to allow about 10 seconds' lead before starting the recording. • When the recording unit cannot be operated properly by the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable), leave the connection as it is, and make the A/V connecting cable settings (p.
Dubbing only desired scenes - Digital (1) Insert the tape for playback recording into the VCR. into your camcorder, (2) Press FN to display PAGE1. (3) Select VIDEO EDIT in _ in the menu Then press EXEC. (4) Search for the begim_ing MARK The IN point settings editing and insert a tape for (p. 105). of the first scene you want control buttons on the LCD screen, one frame at a time. (5) Press program then pause to insert playback. using the video You can fine-adjust IN on the LCD screen.
Dubbing only desired scenes - Digital program editing Erasing the program you have set Erase OUT mark first, and thc,n IN mark of the last program. (1) Press UNDO. The last program mark flashes on the LCD screen. (2) Press EXEC. The setting is cancelled. To cancel erasing Press CANCEL in step 2. Erasing all programs (1) Select VIDEO EDIT in _ in the menu settings. (2) Press ERASE ALL. All the program marks flash on the LCD screen. (3) Press EXEC. The settings are cancelled.
Dubbing only desired Make sure recording procedure When you scenes - Digital program editing your camcorder and the VCR are connected, and that the VCR is set to pause. When you use an i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) the following is not necessary. use a digital video camera recorder, set its power switch to VCR/VTR. (1) Select VIDEO (2) Press EXEC. Search EDIT in _ for the beginning The "SEARCH" appears during in the menu settings.
Using with an analog video unit and your computer - Signal convert function You can capture images and sound from an analog video unit connected computer which has tire i.LINK jack (DV jack) to ?Tour camcorder. Before operation Set DISPLAY to LCD in the menu settings. (1) Set the POWER switch (2) Press FN to display (3) Press i05). MENU, (4) Start playback (5) Start capturing The operation you (The default setting to your is LCD.) to VCR. PAGE1.
Recording video or TV programs Using the AN connecting You can rocord a tapo from anothor audio outputs. Use your camcorder cable VCR or a TV program as a recorder. Before operation Set DISPLAY to LCD in the menu settings. (1) Insert a blank (The defalt tape (or a tape you want (3) Press FN and select (4) Press (5) Press REC CTRL. REC PAUSE. (6) Press I_ on the VCR to start playback REC START at the scene 4 _PAGE3 over) is LCD.) into your a recorded camcorder. If tape into the VCR.
Recording video or TV programs If your TV or VCR has an Connect using an S video With this connection, you connecting cable. Connect an S video cable TV or VCR. This connection produces S video jack cable (optional) to obtain high-quality pictures. do not need to connect the yellow (video) plug of the A/V (optional) higher to the S video jacks of both your camcorder quality DV format and the pictures. Using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) Simply connect the, i.
Recording video or TV programs When you have finished dubbing a tape Press • on both vour camcorder and the VCR. 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, picture. If you record playback pause picture with this does not affect the dubbed the r, DV jack The wcorded pictuw becomes rough. And when you play back the picture camcorder, the picture may jitter.
Inserting a scene from a VCR - Insert editing You can insert a new scene front a VCR onto your originally recorded specifying the insert start and end points. Use the Remote Commander operation. Connections are the same as on page 89 or 90. Insert a cassette containing the desired scene to insert into the VCR. tape by for this [a] [A] [b] [c] [c] [A]: A tape that contains the scene to be superimposed [B]: A tape before editing [C]: A tape after editing (1) Set the POWER switch to VCR.
Inserting a scene from a VCR - Insert editing To change the insert end point Press ZERO SET MEMORY again after step 5 to erase the, ZERO SET MEMORY indicator and begin from step 3. Note The picture and sound recorded on the section will be erased when you insert the new scene. between If you insert scenes on the tape recorded with DCR-PCg) The picture and sound may be distorted. tape recorded with your camcorder.
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 vou 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. Select one of the following connections to add an audio sound. MIC (PLUG IN POWER) cxdZx Microphone c::dZ:x : Signal (optional) flow You can check the recorded picture and sound by connecting the A/V jack to a TV.
Audio dubbing No connection is necessarv. Notes • When dubbing with A/V jack or the built-in microphone, pictures are not output through S VIDEO jack or the A/V jack. Check the recorded picture on the screen. You can check the recorded sound by using head phones. • You cannot add audio with the _ DV jack. If you make all the connections The audio input to be recorded will take precedence • MIC (PLUG IN POWER) jack • A/V jack • Built-in microphone over others in the following order.
Audio dubbing (1) Insert your recorded tape into your (2) Set the POWER switch to VCIL camcorder. (3) Locate the recording start point. Press the _/IPto start playing back. To pause playing back, press the _/| | at the recording start point. You can fine adjust the recording start point by pressing the Remote Commander for this operatrion. (4) Press FN and select PAGE3. to display / [_], and you can also use (5) Press A DUB CTRL (6) Press (7) Press AUDIO DUB.
Audio dubbing Notes • New 44.1 • New • New sound kHz or sound sound cannot be recorded 48 kHz) (p. 110). cannot be recorded cannot be recorded on a tape already recorded on a tape already on blank portions recorded in the LP mode. of the tape. If the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) (optional) You cannot add a sound to a re,corded tape.
Superimposing a title If you use a tape with cassette memory, you can superimpose the title. When you play back the tape, the title is displayed for about 5 seconds from the point where you superimposed it. cr ¢, " You can select one of eioht F3-re_et titles and 2 custom the color, size and position of titles. titles (p. 101). You can also select (1) In CAMERA or VCR mode, press FN and select PAGE2. (2) Press TITLE. The screen to select a title appears on the LCD screen.
Superimposing a title If you set the write-protect tab to lock You cannot superimpose or erase the title. Slide the write-protect protection. To use the custom tab to release the write title If vou want to use the custom If the tape has a blank You cannot superimpose title, select _ in step 3. portion a title on the tape. If the tape has a blank portion in the middle of the recorded The title may not be displayed correctly.
Superimposing a title (1) Set the POWER (2) Press switch FN to display (3) Press MENU, EXEC. then select (4) Select the title you want "ERASE OK?" indicator (5) Make ? sure to CAMERA or VCR. PAGE1. TITLEERASE to erase with appears. the title is the one you want 7 in _ in the menu _/T, and then press to erase, and press setting, then press EXEC. OK. _-7_© TITLEERASE TtTLE DSPL CM SEARCH TAPE TITLE '_ _ _lr '_t _ _.
Making your own titles You can make up to 2 titles and store them in the memory can have up to 20 characters. (1) Set the POWER (2) Press (3) Press switch FN and select TITLE. (4) Select _ to CAMERA Each title or VCR. PAGE2. with _/T, and press (5) Select CUSTOM1 of your camcorder. EXEC. SET or CUSTOM2 (6) Select the desired character. character on the key. Repeat SET with _/T, and press EXEC. pressing a key to select (7) Press ") to move the cursor for the next character.
Making your own titles If you take cassette The power 5 minutes is in your or longer automatically memory. Set the POWER then complete your title. We recommend your camcorder to enter characters in the standby mode goes switch off. The to OFF characters you (CHARGE) have once entered and then remain is erased. To enter a space Press _.
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 CAMERA or VCR, the label is displayed for about 5 seconds. (1) Insert the cassette you want to label. (2) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or VCR. (3) Press (4) Press FN to display PAGE1. MENU, then select TAPE TITLE in _ EXEC (p. 105). (5) Select a desired on the key.
Labeling a cassette If you set the write-protect tab of the tape to lock You cannot label the tap_,. Slide, the writ_,-protect tab to release the write protection. If the tape has too many index signals You may not be able to label a cassette because data you do not need. If you have superimposed Wh_,n the lab_,l is displayed, When the "-----" is full. In this case, delete titles in the cassette up to 4 titk, s also app_,ar. indicator has fewer The cassette memory is full.
-- Customizing Your Changing Camcorder the -- menu settings To change the mode settings in the menu settings, select the menu items with _/} dial. The default settings can be partially changed. First, select the icon, then the menu item and then the mode. (1) In CAMERA, VCR or MEMORY mode, press (2) Press (3) Press MENU to display the menu. _/_ to select a desired icon, and press (4) Press (S) Press _/_ to select _/_ to select a desired a desired item, and press setting.
Changing the menu settings Menu items are displayed as the following icons: {_ MANUAL SET CAMERA SET VCR SET LCD/VF SET [_ MEMORY SET CM SET TAPE SET SETUP MENU OTHERS Menu items differ depending on the position of the POWER switch. The LCD screen shows only the items you can operate at the moment.
Changing the menu settings POWER Icon/item FRAME REC INT. REC Mode Meaning • OFF To deactivate ON To activate cut recording ON To activate interval • OFF To deactivate SET EDITSEARCH Not ON AUDIO function recording interval to display To display • STEREO MIX function. function recording _/ _/ CAMERA (p. 62). (p. 60). time for • + on the screen. CAMERA • + on the screen.
Changing the menu settings POWER Icon/item Mode Meaning switch STILL SET PIC MODE • SINGLE MULTI QUALITY Not SCRN • FINE STANDARD MOVIE to record continuously. To record 9 images To record mode. still images MEMORY continuously To record still images quality mode. (p. 124). in the fine image in the standard quality VCR MEMORY image SET IMAGESIZE REMAIN • 320 × 240 To record moving pictures in 320 × 240 size. ] 60 × 112 To record moving pictures in ] 60 × 1 ] 2 size.
Changing the menu settings POWER Icon/item Mode SLIDE SHOW DELETE ALL FORMAT Meaning To play back images (p. 154). -- To delete all the unprotected To cancel formatting. • RETURN OK in a continuous images loop MEMORY (p. 158). MEMORY MEMORY To format an inserted "Memory Stick." 1. Select FORMAT with ,L/'[, then press EXE(. 2. Press ,L/T to select OK, then press EXEC. 3. After "'EXECUTE" appears, press EXEC. "FORMATTING" flashes during formatting.
Changing the menu settings Icon/item RECMODE Meaning • SP To record in the SP (Standard LP AUDIO MODE • 12BIT 16BIT E3REMAIN CLOCK SET DEMO MODE • AUTO To increase the recording SP mode VQR CAMERA VCR To record in the ] 6-bit mode (the one stereo sound with high quality) CAMERA To display the remaining tape bar: • for about 8 seconds after your camcorder is turned on and calculates the remaining amount of tape • for about 8 seconds after a cassette is inserted and your camcorder calculates
Changing the menu settings POWER Icon/item Mode Meaning {_ • DATE/CAM To display date, during playhack DATA CODE* DATE WORLD switch To display TIME date time and and various settings time during VCR MEMORY playback To set the clock to the local time. Press ,L/T to set a time difference. The clock changes by tile time difference you set here. If you set the time difference to 0, the clock returns to the originally set time.
-- "Memory Stick" Operations -- Using a "Memory Stick" - introduction You can record and play back images on a "Memory Stick" supplied with your camcorder. You can easily play back, record or delete images. You can exchange data with other equipment such as your computer etc., using the USB cable for "Memory Stick" supplied with your camcorder.
Using a "Memory Stick" - introduction "Memory Stick"s formatted by a computer "Memory Stick's formatted by Windows OS or Macintosh guaranteed compatibility with this camcorder. computers do not have a Notes on image data compatibility • hnage data files recorded on "Memory Stick's by your camcorder conform with the Design Rules for Camera File Systems universal standard established by the JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association).
Using a "Memory Stick" - introduction Insert a "Memory Stick" in the "Memory facing up as illustrated. Stick" slot as far as it can go with the • mark Access lamp , Stick" slot Slide MEMORY EJECT in the direction of the arrow. MEMORY EJECT While the access lamp is lit or flashing Do not shake or strike your camcorder because your camcorder is reading the data from the "Memory Stick" or recording the data on the "Memorv Stick".
Using a "Memory Stick" - introduction Your camcorder has operation to operate each function. (1) Set the POWER switch buttons on the LCD screen. to MEMORY. right (unlock) position. (2) Press OPEN to open the LCD panel. screen. You can switch pressing PLAY/CAM. the memory Make Press the LCD panel directly sure that the LOCK is set to the Operation buttons playback/inelnory (3) Press (4) Press FN. Operation buttons appear on the LCD screen. PAGE2 to go to PAGE2.
Using a "Memory Stick" - introduction To return to FN Press EXIT. To execute settings Press EXEC or _ OK. To cancel settings Press _ OFF to return to PAGE1/PAGE2/PAGE3. Notes • When using the touch panel, press operation buttons with your thumb supporting LCD screen from the back side of it or press those buttons lightly with your index finger. Do not press them with sharp objects such as pens. • Do not touch the LCD screen with wet hands.
Using a "Memory Stick" - introduction You can select image quality mode in still image recording. (1) Set the POWER to MEMORY the right (2) Press (3) Press switch (tmlock) or VCR. Make setting is FINE. sure that the LOCK is set to position. FN to display PAGE1. MENU, then select STILL SET in _ EXEC (p. 105). (4) Select QUALITY The default with _/T to set a desired in the menu image settings, quality, then press then press 2 EXEC. LOCK 3 0 4 o To return to FN Press EXIT.
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. Differences in image quality mode Recorded images are compressed in JPEG format before being stored in memory. The memory capacity allotted to each image varies depending on the selected image quality mode. Details are shown in the table below. (The image size is 640 x 480, regardless of image quality mode.
Using a "Memory Stick" - introduction You can select 320 x 240 or 160 x 112 of the mo_ ing picture 320 x 240. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make size. The default setting sure that the LOCK switch is is set to the right (m_lock) position. (2) Press FN to display PAGE1. (3) Press MENU, then select EXEC (p. 105). (4) Press (5) Press MOVIE SET in _ in the menu _/T to select IMAGESIZE, then press EXEC.
Using a "Memory Image size Stick" - introduction settings Indicator Setting Meaning 640 x 480 Records 640 x 480 still images. 320 x 240 Records 160 x 112 Records Maximum recording Recording Playback 320 x 240 mox ing pictures. _320 _320 160 x 112 mox ing pictures.
Using a "Memory Approximate "Memory Stick" - introduction time Stick" of moving pictures you The, time of moving pictures you can wcord varies depending select and the complexity of the subject. can record on a on which image size you 4MB type (supplied): Picture size Recording time 160 × 112 320 x 240 2 min. 40 sec. 40 sec. 8MB type (optional): Picture size Recording time 160 × 112 320 × 240 5 min. 20 sec. 1 min. 20 sec. 160 × 112 320 × 240 10 rain. 40 s_,c. 2 min. 40 sec.
Recording still images on "Memory Stick" - Memory Photo recording You can record still images on the "Memory images continuously. (MULTI SCRN) Stick". You can also record nine still Before operation Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER the right (unlock) switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to position. (2) Keep pressing PHOTO lightly. The green • mark stops flashing, then lights up.
Recording - Memory still images on "Memory Photo recording When the POWER switch The, following - Wide mode functions Stick" is set to MEMORY do not work: Digital zoom - SteadyShot function SUPER NIGHTSHOT - Fader Picture eff_,ct - Digital Title eff_,ct - Low lux mode of PROGRAM AE (The indicator flashes.) Sports lesson mode of PROGRAM AE (The indicator flashes.) When you are recording a still image You can neither turn off the power nor press PHOTO.
Recording - Memory still images on "Memory Photo recording You can record still images before recording. Multi screen Stick" continuouslv. Select the multi screen mode described mode Your camcorder shoots 9 still images at about 0.5 sec intervals on a single page divided into 9 boxes. ( Indicator: _) (1) Set the POWER right (2) Press (3) Press menu below (unlock) switch to MEMORY. Make and displays the images sure that the LOCK is set to the position. FN to display PAGE1.
Recording - Memory still images on "Memory Photo recording Stick" You can record images on "Memory Stick's Remote Commander for this operation. with tire self-timer. (1) Set the POWER Make switch to MEMORY. You can also use tire sure that the LOCK switch is set to the right (lmlock) position. (2) Press FN and select PAGE3. (3) Press SELFTIMER The @ (self-timer) in the standby mode. indicator appears on the screen. (4) Press PHOTO firmly.
Recording image an image from a tape as a still Your canrcorder can read moving picture data recorded on a tape and record it as a still image on a "Memory Stick". Your camcorder can also take in moving picture data through the input connector and record it as a still image on a "Memory Stick". Before operation • Insert a recorded tape into }Tour camcorder. • Insert a "Memory Stick" into }Tour camcorder. (1) Set the POWER (2) Press (3) Keep switch _]. The picture pressing PHOTO to VCR.
Recording an image from a tape as a still image Sound recorded on a tape You cannot record the audio from a tape. Titles which have already been recorded on tapes You cannot record the titles on "Memory Stick's. The title does not appear are recording a still image with PHOTO. while you Recording date/time The date/time when it is recorded not recorded. settings on "Memory When you press the PHOTO button Your canrcorder immediately records the button. Stick" is recorded.
Recording an image from If your TV or VCR has an Connect using an S video With this connection, you connecting cable. Connect an S video cable TV or VCR. This connection Using the produces a tape as a still image S VIDEO jack cable (optional) to obtain high-quality pictures. do not need to connect the yellow (video) plug of the A/V (optional) higher i.LINK cable to the S video jacks of both your camcorder quality DV format (DV connecting and the pictures.
Recording moving pictures on "Memory Stick"s - MPEG movie recording You can record mo_ ing pictures Before operation Insert a "Memory with sound on "Memory Stick's. Stick" into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK switch the right (unlock) position. (2) Press START/STOP. Your calncorder switch starts recording. The camera lamp located on the front of your camcorder lights the menu settings is set to 160 × 112, the maximunl up. When recording seconds.
Recording recording Note Sound moving pictures on "Memory Stick"s - MPEG movie is recordc, d in monaural. When the POWER switch The following Wide mode functions is set to MEMORY do not work: - Digital zoom SteadyShot function - SUPER NIGHTSHOT Fader - Picture effect - Digital effect - Title Low lux of PROGRAM AE (The indicator flashes.) -Sports lesson of PROGRAM AE (The indicator flashes.) When using an external flash (optional) Turn the power of the external flash off when re,cording Stick's.
Recording a picture moving picture from a tape as a Your camcorder can read moving picture data recorded on a tape and record it as a nroving picture on a "Memory Stick." Your canrcorder can also take in nroving picture data through the input connector and record it as a moving picture on a "Memory Stick." Before operation • Insert a recorded • Insert a "Memory tape into your canrcorder. Stick" into vour camcorder. (1) Set the POWER (2) Press again switch to VCR. [_.
Recording a picture from a tape as a moving picture Notes • Sound recorded in 48 kHz is converted to one in 32 kHz when recording images from a tape to "Memory Stick's. • Sound recorded in stereo is converted to monaural sound when recording from tapes. When the access lamp is lit or flashing Do not shake or strike the unit. As well do not turn the power of L eject a "Memory Stick" or remove the battery pack. Otherwise, the image data breakdown may occur.
Recording a picture from a tape as a moving picture Before operation • Set DISPLAY to LCD in the nrenu settings. (The default setting is LCD.) • Select A/V --* DV OUT to OFF in the menu setting (p. 105). (The default OFF.) (1) Set the POWER switch (2) Play back the recorded The image viewfinder. is to VCR.
Recording a picture from a tape as a moving picture Using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) DV OUT _DV (optional) : Signal flow Note The "_" flashes in the following instances. If this happens, dect and insert "Memory Stick" again, and record distortion-free images.
Superimposing a still image in a "Memory Stick" on a moving picture - MEMORY MIX You can superimpose a still image you have recorded on a "Memory Stick" on top of the moving picture you are recording. You can record the superimposed images on a tape or a "Memory Stick". (However, you can record only superimposed still images on the "Memory Stick".) M. CHROM (Memory chromakey) You can swap a blue area of a still image such as an illustration mo_ ing picture. or a frame with a M.
Superimposing a still image in a "Memory picture - MEMORY MIX Before operation • Insert a tape for recording into your camcorder. • Insert a "Memory Stick" recorded with still images (1) Set the POWER switch Stick" on a moving into your camcorder. to CAMERA. (2) In the standby mode, press FN and select PAGE2. (3) Press MEM MIX. The last recorded or last composed lower part of the screen as a thmnbnail (4) Press -/+ on the right lower you want to superimpose.
Superimposing a still image in a "Memory picture - MEMORY MIX Stick" on a moving Items to adjust M. CHROM The color (blue) scheme of the area in the still image which is to be swapped with a moving picture M. LUMI The color (bright) scheme of the area in the still image, which is to be swapped with a moving picture C. CHROM The color (blue) scheme of the area in the moving swapped with a still image M.OVERLAP No adjustment The fewer bars there picture which is to be overlap mode.
Superimposing a still image in a "Memory picture - MEMORY MIX Before operation Insert a recorded "Memory (1) Set the POWER Make sure Stick" on a moving Stick" into your camcorder. switch to MEMORY. that the LOCK switch is set to the right (unlock) (2) In the standby mode, press FN and select PAGE2. (3) Press MEM MIX. The last recorded or last composed lower part of the screen as a thumbnail image. (4) Press -/+ on the right lower corner of the screen position.
Superimposing a still image in a "Memory picture - MEMORY MIX Stick" on a moving Items to adjust M. CHROM The color (blue) scheme of the arc, a in the still image which is to be swapped with a moving picture M. LUMI The color (bright) scheme of the area in the still image which is to be swapped with a moving picture C. CHROM The color (blue) scheme of the area in the moving swapped with a still image Tlre fewer bars there are on the screen, tlre stronger picture which is to be tlre effect.
Copying still images - Photo save from a tape Using the search function you can automatically take in only still images and record them on a "Memory Stick" in sequence. Before operation • Insert a recorded tape into your camcorder and rewind • Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER (2) Press (3) Press switch from tapes the tape. to VCR. FN to display PAGE1. MENU, then select PHOTO SAVE in [] in the menu settings. BUTTON" appears on the LCD screen. (4) Press PHOTO firmly.
Copying still images from a tape - Photo save When the access lamp is lit or flashing Do not shake or strike your camcorder. As well do not turn the power off, eject a "Memory Stick" or remove the battery pack. Otherwise, the image data breakdown mav OCCUr. If the write-protect tab on the "Memory Stick" is set to LOCK "NOT READY" appears when you select the item in the menu sc,ttings.
Viewing a still image - Memory photo playback You can play back still images recorded on a "Memory Stick". You can also play back 6 images including mo_ ing pictures in order at a time by selecting tire index screen. Before operation Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER right (2) Press (3) Press (unlock) switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK is set to the position. PLAY. The last recorded -/+ on your calncorder image is displayed. to select the desired still image.
Viewing a still image - Memory photo f,-- c-_ playback Image number/Total number of recorded images MEMO_ Print mark Protect indicator Recording Data Directory Number/File data Number Recording data To display the recording data (date/time or various settings when recorded), press DATA CODE during playback. You can also use the Remote Conunander for this operation (p. 36). To make screen indicators disappear Press DISPLAY/TOUCH PANEL.
Viewing a still image - Memory photo You can play back 6 recorded images searching for a particular image. (1) Set the POWER right (unlock) (2) Press INDEX switch position. to display A red _ mark appears scroet't above playback at a time. This function to MEMORY. the index Make is especially useful when sure that the LOCK is set to the screen. the image that is displayed before changing to the index igtode.
Viewing a moving picture - MPEG movie playback You can play back moving pictures recorded on a "Memory Stick." You can also play back 6 images including still images in order at a time by selecting the index screen. Before operation Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER the right (unlock) switch to MEMORY. (2) Press (3) Press PLAY. The last recorded +/- to select the desired press (4) Press -. To see the next picture, press MPEG _ II to start playback.
Viewing a moving picture - MPEG movie playback _o Image size Picture il I __ number/Total _ -- Mr_mory playback _ -- Protect number of recorded pictures indicator indicator -- D_t_ ,_irc, ctorv nun_b_,r/Eil_, nun_b_,r Recording date/time, displayed as "---',) (Various settings are Recording date/time To display the recording date/time, press DATA CODE during playback. Various settings are not displayed. You can also use the Remote Commander for this operation (p. 36).
Viewing images You can view data recorded using on the "Memory your computer Stick" using your computer. Notes • Data recorded on the "Menrory Stick" is stored in the following formats. Make sure that applications that support these file formats are installed on your computer. Still images: JPEG format Moving images/audio: MPEG format • An application such as Real Player or Windows Media Player capable of playing back MPEG picture must be installed (to play back moving pictures). • QuickTime 3.
Viewing images using your computer Before connecting your canrcorder to your computer, install the USB driver to the computer. The USB driver is contained together with application software for viewing images on a CD-ROM which is supplied with your camcorder. Do not connect the USB cable to your computer before installation of the USB driver is completed. For Windows 98/98SE/Me, Windows 2000 users (1) Turn on the power (2) Insert the supplied of your computer and allow Windows to load.
Viewing images using your computer Image data cannot be transferred by the USB connection The USB driver has been registered incorrectly as your computer was connected to your camcorder before installation of the USB driver was completed. Perform the following procedure to correctly install the USB driver. Step 1 Uninstall the incorrect USB driver (_) Turn on the power and allow Windows (_) Connect the USB jack on your computer to load.
Viewing images using your computer For Windows (1) Turn users on the power of your computer and allow Windows to load. (2) Connect one end of the USB cable to the USB jack on the camcorder other end to the USB comaector on your computer. (3) Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder, and connect adaptor to your camcorder and then to a wall outlet. (4) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. USB MODE appears on the screen and the the AC power of the camcorder.
Viewing images using your computer For Windows 2000/Me users To unplug tho USB cablo or ojoct tho "Momory Stick", follow tho (1) Move the cursor to the "Unplug or Eject Hardware" click to cancel the applicable drive. (2) A message to remove the device from USB cable For or eject the "Memory Macintosh the system procoduro bolow. icon on the Task Tray and appears, then unplug the Stick." users (1) Quit application programs opened. Make sure that the access lamp of the hard disk is not lit.
Viewing images using your computer hnage files recorded with your camcorder are grouped The meanings of the file names are as follows. DE]DE] the range from 0001 to 9999. For Windows Me users (The drive recognizing the camera in folders by recording stands for anv number mode.
Enlarging "Memory still images recorded on Stick"s - Memory PB ZOOM You can enlarge still in*ages recorded Before operation Insert a "Memory (1) In the memory (2) Press (3) Press on a "Memory Stick." Stick" into }Tour can*corder. playback mode, press FN and select PB ZOOM. PB ZOOM screen appears. the area that you want to enlarge in the frame PAGE2. on the PB ZOOM screen. The area you pressed moves to the center of the screen, and the playback image is enlarged at twice the size.
Playing back images - SLIDE SHOW in a continuous You can automatically play back images in sequence. This function when checking recorded images or during a presentation. loop is useful especially Before operation Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER right (2) Press (3) Press (unlock) switch Make FN to display PAGE1. MENU, then select SLIDE SHOW And press EXEC. (4) Press START. Your Stick" to MEMORY. sure that the LOCK is set to the position.
Preventing accidental - Image protection To prevent accidental Before operation Insert a "Memory erasure of important images, you can protect selected images. Stick" into }Tour camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. the right (unlock) position. (2) Press INDEX on your camcorder (3) Press (4) Press erasure Make to display sure that the LOCK swich is set to the index. "o--, MARK." The screen to protect the image appears. the image you want to protect.
Deleting images You can delete images images. stored in a "Memory Stick". You can delete all images or selected Before operation Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. right (malock) position. (2) Play back the image you want sure that the LOCK is set to the to delete. (3) Press (4) Press FN to display PAGE1. DELETE. "DELETE?" appears (5) Press OK. The selected image Make on the LCD screen. is deleted. 3 LOCK To return to FN Press EXIT.
Deleting images Before operation Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER right (2) Press (3) Press (unlock) switch to MEMORY. INDEX on your calncorder DEL. Then press the image selected image is highlighted. (4) Prees EXEC. "DELETE?" appears (5) Press Make sure that the LOCK is set to the position. OK. The selected images to display you want the index. to delete. The number of the on the LCD screen. are deleted. 3 __ y LOCK 0 o o To return Press EXIT.
Deleting images Before operation Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER right (2) Press (3) Press (unlock) switch to MEMORY. Make FN to display PAGE1. MENU, then select DELETE And press EXEC. (4) Select OK, then press ALL in _ in the menu settings (p. 105). all the unprotected images EXEC. (5) Select EXECUTE, then press EXEC. "DELETING" appears on the LCD screen. are deleted, sure that the LOCK is set to the position. "COMPLETE" When is displayed.
Writing a print mark - PRINT MARK You can specify the recorded still image to print out by putting marks. useful for printing out still images later. Your canrcorder conforms with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) specifying the still images to print out. This function standard is for Before operation Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER right (2) Press (3) Press (unlock) switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK is set to the position.
-- Troubleshooting -- Types of trouble and their solutions 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:K]K]:K]K]" appears on the screen, the self-diagnosis display function has worked. See page 166. iiiiiiiiiiiiiii ii ii i!i i i! i! i! i!! ! Cause and/or Symptom Corrective • The POWER START/STOP does not operate. Actions switch is not set to CAMERA.
Types of trouble and their Symptom solutions Cause and/or Corrective Actions The, picture is recorded in incorc_,ct or unnatural colors. • NIGHTSHOT is set to ON. + Set it to OFF (p. 29). Picture appears too bright, and tile subject does not appear on the screen. • NIGHTSHOT is set to ON in a bright _ Set it to OFF (p. 29). • The backlight function is active. -t, Set it off (p. 29). The click of tile shutter does not sound. • BEEP is set to OFF in the menu settings.
Types of trouble and their solutions Cause and/or Symptom The power does not turn on. • The battery pack is not installed, or is dead or nearly dead. ÷ Install a charged battery pack (p. 12, 13). • The AC power adaptor is not connected to a wall outlet. ÷ Connect the AC power adaptor to a wall outlet (p. 16). The end search function does not • The tape was ejected after recording when using a tape without cassette memory (p. 32). • You have not recorded on the new cassette vet. work.
Types of trouble and their solutions Cause and/or Symptom The "Memory function. Stick" does Corrective • The POWER switch not Actions is not set to MEMORY. ÷ Set it to MEMORY (p. 122). • The "Memory Stick" is not inserted. ") Insert a "Memory Stick" (p. 114). Recording does The image cannot • The "Memorv Stick" has already been recorded to its full capacity. ") Delete unnecessary images and record again (p. 156). • The "Memory Stick" formatted incorrectly is inserted.
Types of trouble and their solutions Cause and/or Symptom The title is not recorded. The cassette label Digital program function. Actions • The tape has no cassette memory. ÷ Use a tape with cassette memory (p. 98). • The cassette memory is full. ÷ Erase unnecessary title (p. 100). • The tape is set to prevent accidental erasure. ÷ Slide the write-protect tab so that red portion is not visible (p. 19). • The tape has a blank portion in the recorded portion.
Types of trouble and their Symptom solutions Cause and/or Corrective Actions No function works though the. power is on. • Disconnect the AC power adaptor from remove the battery, then reconnect it in Turn the power on. If the functions still the RESET button using a sharp-pointed press the RESET button, all the settings and time return to the default) (p. 186). While charging the battery pack, the CHARGE lamp does not light up. • Charging is completed.
Self-diagnosis display Your canrcorder has a self-diagnosis display function. This function displays the current condition of your camcorder as a 5-digit code (a combination of a letter and figures) on the screen. If a 5-digit code is displayed, check the following code chart. The last 2 digits (indicated by DE]) will differ depending on the state of your camcorder. LCD screen or Viewfinder Self-diagnosis display •C:DD:DD You can service your can/corder yourself.
Warning indicators If indicators and messages See the page in parentheses Warning and messages appear on the screen, check the following: "( )" for more information. indicators 100-0001 100-0001 Warning indicator Slow flashing: • The file is corrupted. • The file is unreadable. as to file • You are trying to carry out MEMORY function on moving picture. C:21:00 Self-diagnosis display MIX (p. 166).
Warning indicators Warning and messages messages • CLOCK SET Set the date and time (p. 17). • FOR "InfoLITHIUM" BATTERY ONLY Use an "InfoLIHIUM" • t_ CLEANING CASSETTE2i The video heads • COPY INHIBIT You tried to record (p. 169). li • _ The tape cassette FULL battery pack (p. 15). are dirty (p. 176). a picture memory that has a copyright control signal is full (p. 99)3 i • _ 16BIT AUDIO 110). • _ REC MODE REC MODE is set to LP.
-- Additional Information -- Usable cassettes You can use the M_,, 1_,, mini DV cassette only*. You cannot use any other [] 8 ram, Hi[] Hi8, El DigitalS, _ VHS, _ VHSC, S_ S-VHS, S_ S-VHSC, m Betamax, ED Betamax or !_ DV cassette. There are two types of mini DV cassettes: with cassette memory and without cassette memory. Tapes with cassette memory haxe (Iq (Cassette Memory) mark. We recommend that you use the tape with cassette memory. The IC memory is built in the cassette with cassette memory.
Usable cassettes 12-bit nrode: 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 nrode: A new sound cannot be recorded but the original sound can be recorded in high quality. Moreover, it can also play back sound recorded in 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz.
About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack What is the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack? The "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack is a lithium-ion batWry pack that has functions for communicating information related to operating conditions between your camcorder and an optional AC adaptor/charger. The "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack calculates the power consumption according to the operating conditions of your camcorder, and displays the remaining battery time in minutes.
About i.LINK The DV jack on this unit is an i.LINK-compliant describes the i.LINK standard and its features. What DV IN/OUT jack. This section 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 equipnrent can be connected by a single i.LINK cable.
About i.LINK For details on how to dub when this unit is connected to other video equipment having DV jacks, see page 76. This unit can also be connected to other i.LINK (DV) compatible equipment made by SONY (e.g. VAIO series personal computer) other than video equipment. 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 You can use your camcorder in any country or area with the AC adaptor vour camcorder within 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. supplied When charging the battery pack, use a commercially ax ailable AC plug adaptor necessary, depending on the design of the wall outlet [b]. with [a], if AC-L10A/L10B/L10C [a] [b] Your camcorder is an NTSC system based camcorder. If vou want to xiew the playback picture on a TV, it must be an NTSC system based TV with VIDEO/AUDIO input jack.
Maintenance precautions information and If your camcorder is brought directly Dora a cold place to a warm place, moisture may condense inside vour 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 canrcorder, the beep sounds and the [] indicator flashes. When the A indicator flashes at the same time, the cassette is inserted appear. in your camcorder.
Maintenance information Cleaning the and precautions video head To _,nsuw normal r_,cording and clc,ar picture, s, cl_,an 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. - tire _ indicator and _ CLEANING CASSETTE" message appear one after another or the _ indicator flashes on the screen during recording.
Maintenance information and precautions Your camcorder is supplied with a built-in rechargeable battery installed so as to retain the date and time, etc., regardless of the setting of the POWER switch. The built-in rechargeable battery is ahvays charged as long as you are using your camcorder. The battery, however, will get discharged gradually if you do not use your camcorder. It will be completely discharged in about 3 months if you do not use your camcorder at all.
Maintenance information Camcorder and precautions operation • Operate your camcorder • For DC or AC operation, instructions. on 7.2 V (battery pack) or 8.4 V (AC adaptor). use the accessories recommended in this operating • If any solid object or liquid get inside the casing, unplug your camcorder and have it checked by a Sony dealer before operating it any further. • Avoid rough handling or mechanical shock. Be particularly careful of the lens.
Maintenance information and precautions AC power adaptor • Unplug the unit from a wall outlet when you are not using the w'tit for a long time. To disconnect the power cord, pull it out by the plug. Never pull the power cord itself. • Do not operate the unit with a damaged cord or if the unit has been dropped or damaged. • Do not bend the power cord forcibly, or place a heavy object on it. This will damage the cord and may cause fire or electrical shock.
Maintenance information and precautions About care and storage of the • Wipe the surface of the lens clean with a When there are fingerprints on the lens - In hot or hunrid locations When the lens is used in environments • Store the lens in a well-ventilated location lens soft cloth in the following surface instance: such as the seaside subject to little dirt or dust. To prevent mold from occuring, periodically perform the above.
Specifications Video recording system 2 rota D_]heads Helical scanning _ystem Audio recording system Rotary head_, PCM system Quantization: 12 bits (Fs 32 kHz, stereo 1, stereo 2), 16 bits (Fs 48 kHz, stereo) Video signal NTSC color, BIA standaMs Usable cassette Mini DV cassette with the M_[_ mark printed Tape speed SP: Approx. ] 8.81 mm / s LP: Approx. 12.56 mm/ s Recording/playback time (using cassette DVM60) SP: I hour LP: 1.5 hours Fastforward/rewind time (using cassette DVM60) Approx. 2 min.
Specifications NP-FM30 Maximum output DC 8.4 V Output voltage DC 7.2 V voltage Capacity 5.0 Wh (700 mAh) Operating temperature 0°C to 40°C (32°F to [04°F) Dimensions (approx.) 38.2 x 20.5 × 55.6 mm (] 9/]6 × ]3/]6 ×2 ]/4in.) (w/h/d) Mass (approx.) 65 g (2.3 oz) Type Lithium ion Memory Flash memory 4MB: MSA-4A Operating voltage 2.7-3.6V Power consumption Approx. 45mA in the operating mode Approx. 130_1A in the standby mode Dimensions (approx.) 50 × 2.8 × 21.5 mm (2 × 1/8 × 7/8 in.
-- Quick Reference -- Identifying the parts and controls [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] Lens cap (p. 22) [] [] LCD screen/Touch [] OPEN button [] CHARGE lamp (p. 13) [] Battery/Battery [] Eyecup panel (p. 20, 115) (p. 22) Viewfinder [] LOCK [] POWER terminal cover (p. 12) (p. 26) (p.22) switch (p.22) [] START/STOP [] BATT (battery) button (p 22) _o release lever (p 12) This mark indicates that this product is a genuine accessory for Sony video products.
Identifying the parts and controls [] [] [] [] [] [] [] MIC (PLUG IN POWER) jack [] FOCUS button (p. 59) [] A/V jack [] S VIDEO jack (p. 40, 75, 89) [] il_ (LANC) jack LANC stands for Local Application [] Holding Grip Control Bus System. The t,_ control jack is used for controlling the tape transport of video equipment and other peripherals equipment. function as CONTROL cormected to the video This jack has the same the jack indicated as L or REMOTE.
Identifying the parts and controls [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] Focus ring (p. 59) [] Accessoryshoe [] Lens [] Microphone [] Infrared rays emmitter [] [] Remote sensor g DV jack (p. 76) The _ DV jack is i.LINK compatible. [] Camera recording [] _f'OSB jack (p. 148) [] DC IN jack (p. 16) (p. 29) lamp (p. 22) (p. 22) 8 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 [] ], [] [] [], [] [] [] [] [] [] NIGHTSHOT [] SUPER NIGHTSHOT button [] BACK LIGHT button (p. 2c_) [] Speaker [] switch (p. 2g) _,_(headphones) (p. 2c_) jack When you use headphones, on your camcorder is silent. the speaker Fastening the grip strap Fasten the grip strap firmly. 186 [] PHOTO button [] Power zoom lever (p. 27) (p. 41, 122) [] DISPLAY/TOUCH [] RESET button [] Access lamp (p. 114) [] Grip Strap PANEL button (p.
Identifying the parts and controls [] [_ [] [] [] "Memory [] Viewfinder Stick" slot (p. 114) lens adjustment lever (p. 26) [] Cassette [] MEMORY lid (p. 19) EJECT lever (p. 114) [] OPEN/_--EJECT lever (p. lC}) [] 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.
Identifying the parts and controls The buttons that have the same name on the Remote Conunander function identically to the buttons on your camcorder. as on your camcorder RMT-814 [] [] [] [] [] [] PHOTO button [] DISPLAY button [] SEARCH MODE [] _/1_1 [] Video [] Transmitter Point toward the remote sensor to control your camcorder after turning your camcorder. (p. 41, 122) (p. 36) button buttons control buttons To prepare (p. 69 to 74) (p. 69 to 74) the ZERO SETMEMORY button (p.
Identifying the parts and controls LCD screen and viewfinder [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] _o [] Cassette memory [] Remaining battery indicator (p. 169) time indicator [] (p. 28) [] Zoom [] indicator indicator indicator [] Digital [] (p. 27)/Exposure (p. 57)/Data (p. 112) effect file name indicator indicator [] (p. 40)/ MEMORY MIX indicator FADER indicator (p. 45) 16:gWlDE (p.
Index A,B I, J, K, L AC power adaptor .................. 13 Adjusting viewfinder ............. 26 Audio duhhing........................ 94 AUDIO MIX .......................... 107 Audio mode ........................... 110 AUTO SHTR .......................... 106 A/V connecting cable ...... 40, 75 BACK LIGHT .......................... 29 Battery pack ............................. 12 BEEP ....................................... 111 BOUNCE ..................................
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