3-067-099-11 (1) Digital Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. DCR-TRV30 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.
Note: This equipment has been 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 interference to radio communications.
Main Features Taking moving or still images, and playing them back •Recording a picture (p. 19) •Recording a still image on a tape (p. 36) •Playing back a tape (p. 29) •Recording still images on “Memory Stick”s (p. 114) •Recording moving pictures on “Memory Stick”s (p. 123) •Viewing a still image recorded on “Memory Stick”s (p. 134) •Viewing a moving picture on “Memory Stick”s (p. 137) Capturing images on your computer •Using with an analog video unit and your computer (p.
Checking supplied accessories Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder. 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 q; qa Getting started 1 1 Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 184) 2 AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power adaptor (1), Power cord (1) (p. 13) 3 Size AA (R6) battery for Remote Commander (2) (p. 184) 4 NP-FM50 battery pack (1) (p. 12, 13) 5 A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 33, 68) 6 Shoulder strap (1) (p. 179) 7 Lens cap (1) (p. 19) 8 USB cable (1) (p. 140) 9 “Memory Stick” (1) (p.
Table of contents Main Features .......................................... 4 Checking supplied accessories .............. 5 Quick Start Guide ............................. 8 Getting started Using this manual ................................. 10 Step 1 Preparing the power supply ... 12 Installing the battery pack ............. 12 Charging the battery pack ............. 13 Connecting to a wall outlet ........... 16 Step 2 Setting the date and time ........ 17 Step 3 Inserting a cassette ...................
Table of contents Getting started Superimposing a still image in a “Memory Stick” on a moving picture – MEMORY MIX ............. 129 Copying still images from a tape – Photo save .................................. 132 Viewing a still image – Memory photo playback .......... 134 Viewing a moving picture – MPEG movie playback ............. 137 Viewing images using computer ...... 139 Copying the image recorded on “Memory Stick”s to tapes ...........
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. 16) Use the battery pack when using your camcorder outdoors (p. 12). Open the DC IN jack cover. AC power adaptor (supplied) Quick Start Guide Connect the plug with its v mark facing up. Inserting a cassette (p. 18) 1 8 Slide OPEN/ EJECT in the direction of the arrow and open the lid.
Recording a picture (p. 19) 1 Remove the lens cap. 2 Set the POWER switch to CAMERA while pressing the small green button. Viewfinder When the LCD panel is closed, use the viewfinder placing your eye against its eyecup. POWE R VCR OFF(CHG) CAMERA MEMORY 3 Press OPEN to open the LCD panel. The picture appears on the screen. 4 Press START/STOP. Your camcorder starts recording. To stop recording, press START/STOP again. Monitoring the playback picture on the LCD screen (p.
— Getting started — Using this manual As you read through this manual, buttons and settings on your camcorder are shown in capital letters. e.g. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. When you carry out an operation, you can hear a beep 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.
Step 1 Preparing the power supply Installing the battery pack We recommend that you use the battery pack when you use your camcorder outdoors. (1) Lift up the viewfinder. (2) Slide the battery pack down until it clicks. 1 2 To remove the battery pack (1) Lift up the viewfinder. (2) Slide the battery pack out in the direction of the arrow while pressing BATT down.
Step 1 Preparing the power supply Charging the battery pack (1) Open the DC IN jack cover and connect the AC power adaptor supplied with your camcorder to the DC IN jack with the plug’s v mark facing up. (2) Connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor. (3) Connect the power cord to the wall outlet. (4) Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG). Charging begins. The remaining battery time is indicated in minutes on the display window. Getting started Use the battery pack after charging it for your camcorder.
Step 1 Preparing the power supply Remaining battery time indicator The remaining battery time indicator in the display window indicates the approximate recording time with the viewfinder. Until your camcorder calculates the actual remaining battery time “---- min” appears in the display window.
Step 1 Preparing the power supply Playing time Playing time with LCD closed 185 NP-FM70 295 385 NP-FM90 450 580 NP-FM91 520 670 NP-FM50 (supplied) Approximate minutes when you use a fully charged battery Getting started Playing time on LCD screen 140 Battery pack Approximate continuous playing time at 25 °C (77 °F). The battery life will be shorter if you use your camcorder in a cold environment.
Step 1 Preparing the power supply Connecting to a wall outlet When you use your camcorder for a long time, we recommend that you power it from a wall outlet using the AC power adaptor. (1) Open the DC IN jack cover. Connect the AC power adaptor supplied with your camcorder to the DC IN jack on your camcorder with the plug’s v mark facing up. (2) Connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor. (3) Connect the power cord to a wall outlet.
Step 2 Setting the date and time (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY, then press MENU to display the menu settings. , then press the dial. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select CLOCK SET, then press the dial. (4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the desired year, then press the dial. (5) Set the month, day and hour by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial and pressing the dial.
Step 3 Inserting a cassette (1) Install the power source. (2) Slide OPEN/ EJECT in the direction of the arrow and open the lid. The cassette compartment automatically lifts up and opens. (3) Push the middle portion of the back of the cassette to insert. Insert the cassette in a straight line deeply into the cassette compartment with the window facing out. mark on the cassette (4) Close the cassette compartment by pressing the compartment. The cassette compartment automatically goes down.
— Recording – Basics — Recording a picture Your camcorder automatically focuses for you. 1 3 Recording – Basics (1) Remove the lens cap by pressing both knobs on its sides and attach the lens cap to the grip strap. (2) Install the power source and insert a cassette. See “Step 1” to “Step 3” for more information (p. 12 to p. 18). (3) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA while pressing the small green button. Your camcorder is set to the standby mode. (4) Press OPEN to open the LCD panel.
Recording a picture Note on the LOCK switch When you slide the LOCK switch to the right, the POWER switch can no longer be set to MEMORY accidentally. LOCK switch is set to the left as a default setting. To enable smooth transition Transition between the last scene you recorded and the next scene is smooth as long as you do not eject the cassette even if you turn off your camcorder. However, check the following: – Do not mix recordings in the SP mode and ones in the LP mode on one tape.
Recording a picture Adjusting the brightness of the LCD screen To adjust the brightness of the LCD screen, press either of the two buttons on LCD BRIGHT. LCD BRIGHT Recording – Basics to dim to brighten After recording (1) Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG). (2) Close the LCD panel. (3) Eject the cassette. Note When using the LCD screen except in the mirror mode, the viewfinder automatically turns off. When you use the LCD screen outdoors in direct sunlight The LCD screen may be difficult to see.
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. Lift up the viewfinder and move the viewfinder lens adjustment lever. Attaching the supplied lens hood To record fine pictures under strong light, we recommend attaching the lens hood. Also the lens cap can be attached even with the lens hood on.
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 T T Recording – Basics W To use zoom greater than 10× Zoom greater than 10× is performed digitally.
Recording a picture Indicators displayed in the recording mode The indicators are not recorded on tapes. Remaining battery time indicator Cassette memory indicator This appears when using a tape with cassette memory. Recording mode indicator STBY/REC indicator 40min REC 0:00:01 45min Time code/Tape counter indicator Remaining tape indicator (p.103) JUL 4 2001 12:05:56 AM Time indicator The time is displayed about 5 seconds after the power is turned on.
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 In CAMERA or MEMORY mode, press BACK LIGHT. The . indicator appears on the screen. To cancel, press BACK LIGHT again. BACK LIGHT If you press EXPOSURE when shooting backlit subjects The backlight function will be canceled.
Recording a picture Using Super NightShot The Super NightShot mode makes subjects more than 16 times brighter than those recorded in the NightShot mode. (1) Slide NIGHTSHOT to ON in CAMERA mode. and “NIGHTSHOT” indicators flash on the screen. and “SUPER NIGHTSHOT” indicators flash (2) Press SUPER NIGHTSHOT. on the screen. To cancel the Super NightShot mode, press SUPER NIGHTSHOT again. Using the NightShot Light The picture will be clearer with the NightShot Light on. To enable the NightShot Light, set N.
Recording a picture Self-timer recording Recording with the self-timer starts in 10 seconds automatically. You can also use the Remote Commander for this operation. START/STOP Recording – Basics (1) Press (self-timer) in the standby mode. The (self-timer) indicator appears on the screen. (2) Press START/STOP. Self-timer starts counting down from 10 with a beep sound. In the last 2 seconds of the countdown, the beep sound gets faster, then recording starts automatically.
Checking the recording – END SEARCH / EDITSEARCH / Rec Review You can use these buttons to check the recorded picture or shoot so that the transition between the last recorded scene and the next scene you record is smooth. EDITSEARCH END SEARCH END SEARCH You can go to the end of the recorded section after you record. Press END SEARCH in the standby mode. The last five seconds of the recorded section are played back and your camcorder returns to the standby mode.
— Playback – Basics — Playing back a tape You can monitor the playback picture on the screen. If you close the LCD panel, you can monitor the playback picture in the viewfinder. You can control playback using the Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder. Install the power source and insert the recorded tape. Set the POWER switch to VCR while pressing the small green button. Open the LCD panel while pressing OPEN. Press m to rewind the tape. Press N to start playback.
Playing back a tape To display the screen indicators – Display function Press DISPLAY on your camcorder or the Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder. The indicators appear on the screen. To make the indicators disappear, press DISPLAY again. DATA CODE DISPLAY DISPLAY 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). Press DATA CODE in the playback mode.
Playing back a tape Recording data Recording data is your camcorder’s information when you have recorded. In the recording mode, the recording data will not be displayed. When you use the data code function, bars (-- -- --) appear if: – A blank portion of the tape is being played back. – The tape is unreadable due to tape damage or noise. – The tape was recorded by a camcorder without the date and time set.
Playing back a tape To view the picture frame-by-frame Press C on the Remote Commander in the playback pause mode. For frame-by-frame playback in the reverse direction, press c. To resume normal playback, press N. To search the last scene recorded (END SEARCH) Press END SEARCH in the stop mode. The last 5 seconds of the recorded portion plays back and stops. In the various playback modes •Sound is muted. •The previous picture may remain as a mosaic image during playback.
Viewing the recording on TV Connect your camcorder to your TV with the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder to watch the playback picture on the TV screen. You can operate the video control buttons in the same way as when you monitor playback pictures on the screen. When monitoring the playback picture on the TV screen, we recommend that you power your camcorder from a wall outlet using the AC power adaptor (p. 16). Refer to the operating instructions of your TV.
Viewing the recording on TV Using the AV cordless IR receiver Once you connect the AV cordless IR receiver (optional) to your TV or VCR, you can easily view the picture on your TV. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the AV cordless IR receiver. SUPER LASER LINK Super laser link emitter Before operation Attach the power supply such as the AC power adaptor to your camcorder, and insert the recorded tape.
Viewing the recording on TV When the super laser link function is activated (the SUPER LASER LINK button is lit) Your camcorder consumes power. Press SUPER LASER LINK to turn off the super laser link function when it is not needed. Playback – Basics If you use a Sony TV •You can turn on the TV automatically when you press SUPER LASER LINK. To do so, make sure you: – Turn the TV’s main switch on. – Set AUTO TV ON to ON in the menu settings. – Point the super laser link emitter at the TV’s remote sensor.
— Advanced Recording Operations — Recording a still image on a tape – Tape Photo recording You can record an still image like a photograph. 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. 114).
Recording a still image on a tape – Tape Photo recording Recording images with the flash The flash pops up automatically. The default setting is auto (no indicator). To change the flash mode, press the (flash) repeatedly until the flash mode indicator appears on the screen. Each press of (flash) changes the indicator as follows: t t t No indicator Auto red-eye reduction: The flash fires before recording to reduce the red-eye phenomenon.
Recording a still image on a tape – Tape Photo recording Notes •Attaching the lens hood (supplied) or a conversion lens (optional) may block the light from the flash or cause lens shadow to appear. •You cannot use an external flash (optional) and the built-in flash at the same time. • (Auto red-eye reduction) may not produce the desired effect depending on individual differences, the distance to the subject, the subject not looking at the prerecording flash or other conditions.
Recording a still image on a tape – Tape Photo recording Self-timer recording You can record still images on tapes with the self-timer. You can also use the Remote Commander for this operation. 1 2 PHOT O PHOTO Advanced Recording Operations (1) Press (self-timer) in the standby mode. The (self-timer) indicator appears on the screen. (2) Press PHOTO firmly. Self-timer starts counting down from 10 with a beep sound.
Recording a still image on a tape – Tape Photo recording Printing the still image 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 AUDIO/VIDEO jack and connect the yellow plug of the cable to the video input of the video printer. S VIDEO Video printer LINE IN VIDEO S VIDEO AUDIO/VIDEO : Signal flow Refer to the operating instructions of the video printer as well.
Adjusting the white balance manually You can manually adjust and set the white balance. This adjustment makes white subjects look white and allows more natural color balance. Normally white balance is automatically adjusted. (1) In CAMERA or MEMORY mode, select WHT BAL in (p. 99). (2) Select the desired white balance mode in the menu.
Using the wide mode You can record a 16:9 wide picture to watch on the 16:9 wide-screen TV (16:9WIDE). Black bands appear on the screen during recording in 16:9WIDE mode [a]. The picture during a playback on a normal TV [b] or on a wide-screen TV [c] is compressed in the widthwise direction. If you set the screen mode of the wide-screen TV to the full mode, you can watch pictures of normal images [d]. [b] [a] 16:9WIDE [c] In the standby mode, set 16:9WIDE to ON in [d] in the menu settings (p. 99).
Using the fader function You can fade in or out to give your recording a professional appearance. [a] STBY REC FADER Advanced Recording Operations M. FADER (mosaic) BOUNCE* OVERLAP* WIPE* DOT* [b] STBY REC MONOTONE When fading in, the picture gradually changes from black-and-white to color. When fading out, the picture gradually changes from color to black-and-white.
Using the fader function (1) When fading in [a] In the standby mode, press FADER until the desired fader indicator flashes. When fading out [b] In the recording mode, press FADER until the desired fader indicator flashes. The indicator changes as follows: FADER t M. FADER t BOUNCE t MONOTONE no indicator T DOT T WIPE T OVERLAP The last selected fader mode is indicated first of all. (2) Press START/STOP. The fader indicator stops flashing.
Using the fader function While using the bounce function, you cannot use the following functions: – Focus – Zoom – Picture effect – Exposure Advanced Recording Operations Note on the bounce function The BOUNCE indicator does not appear in the following mode or functions: – D ZOOM is activated in the menu settings – Wide mode – Picture effect – PROGRAM AE 45
Using special effects – Picture effect You can digitally process images to obtain special effects like those in films or on TV. NEG. ART [a] : SEPIA : B&W : SOLARIZE [b] : SLIM [c] : STRETCH [d] : PASTEL [e] : MOSAIC [f] : [a] The color and brightness of the picture are reversed. The picture gets sepia. The picture appears in monochrome (black-and-white). The light intensity is clearer, and the picture looks like an illustration. The picture expands vertically. The picture expands horizontally.
Using special effects – Digital effect You can add special effects to recorded pictures using the various digital functions. The sound is recorded normally. STILL You can record a still image so that it is superimposed on a moving picture. FLASH (FLASH MOTION) You can record still images successively at constant intervals. TRAIL You can record the picture so that an incidental image like a trail is left. SLOW SHTR (SLOW SHUTTER) You can slow down the shutter speed.
Using special effects – Digital effect (1) In CAMERA mode, press DIGITAL EFFECT. The digital effect indicator appears. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired digital effect mode. The indicator changes as follows: STILL y FLASH y LUMI. y TRAIL y SLOW SHTR y OLD MOVIE (3) Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. The indicator lights up and the bars appear. In the STILL and LUMI. modes, the still image is stored in memory. (4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the effect, then press the dial.
Using special effects – Digital effect When you turn the power off The digital effect is automatically canceled. When recording in the slow shutter mode Auto focus may not be effective. Focus manually using a tripod. Shutter speed Shutter speed number SLOW SHTR 1 SLOW SHTR 2 SLOW SHTR 3 SLOW SHTR 4 Shutter speed 1/30 1/15 1/8 1/4 Advanced Recording Operations Notes •The following functions do not work during digital effect: – Fader – Low lux mode of PROGRAM AE (The low lux indicator flashes.
Using the PROGRAM AE function You can select PROGRAM AE (Auto Exposure) mode to suit your specific shooting requirements. Spotlight This mode prevents people’s faces, for example, from appearing excessively white when shooting subjects lit by strong light in the theater. Soft portrait This mode brings out the subject while creating a soft background for subjects such as people or flowers. Sports lesson This mode minimizes shake on fast-moving subjects such as in tennis or golf.
Using the PROGRAM AE function (1) In CAMERA or MEMORY mode, press PROGRAM AE. The PROGRAM AE indicator appears. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired PROGRAM AE mode. The indicator changes as follows: y y y y y y 2 PROGRAM AE Advanced Recording Operations 1 To cancel the PROGRAM AE function Press PROGRAM AE again.
Using the PROGRAM AE function While WHT BAL is set to AUTO in the menu settings The white balance is adjusted even if the PROGRAM AE function is selected. Even if the PROGRAM AE function is selected You can adjust the exposure. If you are recording under a discharge tube such as a fluorescent lamp, sodium lamp or mercury lamp Flickering or changes in color may occur in the following modes. If this happens, turn the PROGRAM AE function off.
Adjusting the exposure manually You can manually adjust and set the exposure. Adjust the exposure manually in the following cases: – The subject is backlit – Bright subject and dark background – To record dark pictures (e.g. night scenes) faithfully (1) In CAMERA or MEMORY mode, press EXPOSURE. The exposure indicator appears. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the brightness. 1 EXPOSURE Advanced Recording Operations 2 To return to the automatic exposure mode Press EXPOSURE.
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) Set FOCUS to MANU in CAMERA or MEMORY mode.
Focusing manually To focus precisely It is easier to focus on the subject if you adjust the zoom to shoot at the “W” (wideangle) after focusing at the “T” (telephoto) position. When you shoot close to the subject Focus at the end of the “W” (wide-angle) position. 9 changes as follows: when recording a distant subject when the subject is too close to focus on Focal distance information – This information aids focusing if it is not easy to focus on the subject, for example, when recording in the dark.
Interval recording You can make a time-lapse recording by Example 1s setting the camcorder to automatically record and standby sequentially. You can achieve an [a] excellent recording for flowering, emergence, etc., with this function. 1s 9 min 59 s 9 min 59 s [a] [b] [b] 10 min 10 min [a] Recording time [b]Waiting time (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) 1 Press MENU to display the menu in standby mode. , then press the dial. Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select INT.
Interval recording (6) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select ON, then press the dial. (7) Press MENU to erase the menu display. The interval recording indicator flashes. (8) Press START/STOP to start interval recording. The interval recording indicator lights up. 8 7 I NTERVAL MENU CAMERA SET D ZOOM 16 : 9W I DE STEADYSHOT N. S. L I GHT FRAME REC ON I NT. REC FLASH LVL RETURN [MENU] : END Advanced Recording Operations 6 To cancel the interval recording •Set INT. REC to OFF in the menu settings.
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 move the subject a little and make a cut recording. We recommend that you use a tripod, and operate the camcorder using the Remote Commander after step 6. Press MENU to display the menu in standby mode. Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press the dial. Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select FRAME REC, then press the dial.
— 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 or playback pause mode, select P EFFECT in settings (p. 99). (2) Select the desired mode by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. For details of each picture effect function, see page 46.
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 or playback pause mode, press DIGITAL EFFECT and turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial until the desired digital effect mode flashes. The indicator changes as follows: STILL y FLASH y LUMI. y TRAIL (2) Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. The digital effect indicator lights up and the bars appear. In the STILL or LUMI.
Enlarging images recorded on tapes – Tape PB ZOOM You can enlarge playback images recorded on tapes. You can also dub the enlarged images to tapes or copy to “Memory Stick”s. Besides the operation described here, your camcorder can enlarge still images recorded on “Memory Stick”s (p. 146). 1 PB ZOOM 4 2 PB ZOOM × 2.0 Advanced Playback Operations (1) In the playback or playback pause mode, press PB ZOOM on your camcorder. The image is enlarged, and R r T t appears on the 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 DISPLAY. (2) Press ZERO SET MEMORY at the point you want to locate later. The tape counter shows “0:00:00” and the ZERO SET MEMORY indicator flashes. (3) Press x when you want to stop playback.
Searching the boundaries of recorded tape by title – Title search If you use a tape with cassette memory, you can search for the boundaries of recorded tape by title. Use the Remote Commander for this operation. Before operation Set CM SEARCH in to ON in the menu settings (p. 103). (The default setting is ON.
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 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 less than 2 minutes, your camcorder may not accurately find the point where the recording date changes. In the mark •The bar in the •The mark in the mark indicates the present point on the tape. indicates the actual point you are trying to search. If a tape has a blank portion between recorded portions The date search function may not work correctly.
Searching for a photo – Photo search/Photo scan You can search for a still image you have recorded on a tape (photo search). You can also search for still images one after another and display each image for 5 seconds automatically regardless of cassette memory (photo scan). Use the Remote Commander for these operations. Use this function to check or edit still images.
Searching for a photo – Photo search/Photo scan Searching for a photo without using cassette memory (1) Set the POWER switch to VCR. (2) Set CM SEARCH in to OFF in the menu settings (p. 103). (3) Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly, until the PHOTO SEARCH indicator appears. The indicator changes as follows: DATE SEARCH t PHOTO SEARCH t PHOTO SCAN t no indicator To stop searching Press x. Scanning photo (1) Set the POWER switch to VCR.
— Editing — Dubbing a tape Using the A/V connecting cable You can dub or edit on the VCR connected to your camcorder using your camcorder as a player. Connect your camcorder to the VCR using the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder. Before operation • Set DISPLAY to LCD in the menu settings. (The default setting is LCD.
Dubbing a tape If your VCR has an S video jack Connect using an S video cable (optional) to obtain high-quality pictures. With this connection, you do not need to connect the yellow (video) plug of the A/V connecting cable. Connect an S video cable (optional) to the S video jacks of both your camcorder and the VCR. This connection produces higher quality DV format pictures. Using the i.
Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing You can duplicate selected scenes (programs) for editing onto a tape without operating the VCR. Scenes can be selected by frame. You can set up to 20 programs. Unwanted scene Unwanted scene Switch the order Before operating the Digital program editing Step 1 Connecting the VCR (p. 70). Step 2 Setting the VCR for operation (p. 71, 75). Step 3 Adjusting the synchronicity of the VCR (p. 76).
Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing Step 2: Setting the VCR to operate with the A/V connecting cable To edit using the VCR, send the control signal by infrared rays to the remote sensor on the VCR. When you connect using an A/V connecting cable, follow the procedures below, (1) to (4), to send the control signal correctly. (1) Set the IR SETUP code Editing 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 LINE.
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. The default setting is Code number 3. Brand IR SET UP code Brand IR SET UP code Sony 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Multitech 23, 80, 32 Admiral (M. Wards) 89 NEC 21, 33, 35 Aiwa 80 Olympic 77, 78 Audio Dynamic 21, 35 Panasonic 16, 17, 78, 77, 96 Bell&Howell (M.
Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing (2) Setting the modes to cancel the recording pause on the VCR 1 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select PAUSEMODE, then press the dial. 2 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the mode to cancel recording pause on the VCR, then press the dial.
Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing (4) Confirming the VCR operation 1 Insert a recordable tape into the VCR, then set to recording pause. 2 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select IR TEST, then press the dial. 3 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select EXECUTE, then press the dial. If the VCR starts recording, the setting is correct. When finished, the indicator changes to COMPLETE.
Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing Step 2: Setting the VCR to operate with the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) When you connect using i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) (optional), follow the procedures below. 1 POWER VCR OFF(CHG) CAMERA 3 MEMORY Editing (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.
Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing Step 3: Adjusting the synchronicity of the VCR You can adjust the synchronicity of your camcorder and the VCR. Have a pen and paper ready for notes. Before operation, eject a cassette from your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER swtich to VCR on your camcorder. (2) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to record over) into the VCR, then set to recording pause. When you select i.LINK in CONTROL, you do not need to set to recording pause.
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Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing Operation 1: Making the program (1) Insert the tape for playback into your camcorder, and insert a tape for recording into the VCR. (2) Press MENU to display the menu. (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press the dial. (4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select VIDEO EDIT, then press the dial. (5) Search for the beginning of the first scene you want to insert using the video operation buttons, then pause playback.
Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing Erasing the program you have set Erase OUT first and then IN from of the last program. (1) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select UNDO, then press the dial. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select EXECUTE, then press the dial. The last set program mark flashes, then the setting is cancelled. To cancel erasing Select RETURN in step 2. Erasing all programs To cancel erasing all programs Select RETURN in step 2.
Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing To stop dubbing during editing Press x using the video operation buttons. To end the Digital program editing function Your camcorder stops when the dubbing is complete. Then the display returns to VIDEO EDIT in the menu settings. Press MENU to end the program editing function. You cannot record on the VCR when: – The tape has run out. – The write-protect tab on the cassette is set to lock. – The IR SETUP code is not correct. (When IR is selected.
Using with analog video unit and personal computer – Signal convert function You can capture images and sound from an analog video unit connected to your computer which has the i.LINK (DV) jack to your camcorder. Before operation Set DISPLAY to LCD in the menu settings. (The default setting is LCD.) (1) (2) (3) (4) S VIDEO Editing Set the POWER switch to VCR. to ON in the menu settings (p. 100). Set A/V t DV OUT in Start playback on the analog video unit. Start capturing procedures on your computer.
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. Before operation Set DISPLAY to LCD in the menu settings. (The defalt setting is LCD.) (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 VCR on your camcorder.
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. If your TV or VCR has an S video jack Connect using an S video cable (optional) to obtain high-quality pictures.
Recording video or TV programs When you have finished dubbing a tape Press x on both your camcorder and the VCR. Using the Remote Commander In step 3, press z REC and MARK simultaneously, then immediately press X. And in step 5, press X at the scene where you want to start recording from. Note on the Remote Commander Your camcorder works in the commander mode VTR 2. Commander modes 1, 2 and 3 are used to distinguish your camcorder from other Sony VCRs to avoid remote control misoperation.
Inserting a scene from a VCR – Insert editing You can insert a new scene from a VCR onto your originally recorded tape by specifying the insert start and end points. Use the Remote Commander for this operation. Connections are the same as on page 82 or 83. Insert a cassette containing the desired scene to insert into the 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. Using the Remote Commander In step 5, press zREC and MARK simultaneously, then immediately press X. And in step 6, press X at the scene where you want to start recording from. Note The picture and sound recorded on the portion between the insert start and end points will be erased when you insert the new scene.
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. Select one of the following connections to add an audio sound.
Audio dubbing Connecting the A/V connecting cable to the AUDIO/VIDEO jack Audio equipment LINE OUT L R AUDIO L AUDIO R AUDIO/ VIDEO Do not connect the video (yellow) plug. : Signal flow Dubbing with the built-in microphone No connection is necessary. Note When dubbing with the AUDIO/VIDEO jack or the built-in microphone, pictures are not output through S VIDEO jack or the AUDIO/VIDEO jack. Check the recorded picture on the screen. You can check the recorded sound by using headphones.
Audio dubbing Adding an audio sound on a recorded tape Choose a connection mentioned before, and connect audio equipment or microphone to your camcorder. Then follow the procedure below. Editing (1) Insert the recorded tape into your camcorder. (2) Set the POWER switch to VCR on your camcorder. (3) Locate the recording start point by pressing N on the Remote Commander. Then press X at the point where you want to start recording to set your camcorder to the playback pause mode.
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. 103). • New sound cannot be recorded on a tape already recorded in the LP mode (p. 103). • You cannot add audio with the DV IN/OUT jack. • You cannot add audio on the blank portion of the tape. If an i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) (optional) is connected to your camcorder You cannot add a sound to a recorded 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 5 seconds from the point where you superimposed it. You can select one of 8 preset titles and 2 custom titles (p. 94). You can also select the color, size and position of titles. VACATION In CAMERA or VCR mode, select in the menu settings, then press the dial. Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select TITLE, then press the dial. , then press the dial.
Superimposing a title If you set the write-protect tab of the tape 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 portion. 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 MENU Editing (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or VCR and then press MENU to display the menu. in the menu settings, then press (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the dial. (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select TITLEERASE, then press the dial. Title erase display appears. (4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the title you want to erase, then press the dial. “ERASE OK ?” indicator appears.
Making your own titles You can make up to 2 titles and store them in cassette memory. Each title can have up to 20 characters. (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) Press MENU to display the menu in the standby or VCR mode. ,then press the dial. Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select TITLE, then press the dial. , then press the dial. Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the first line (CUSTOM1 SET) or second line (CUSTOM2 SET), then press the dial.
Making your own titles To change a title you have stored In step 3, select CUSTOM1 SET or CUSTOM2 SET, depending on which title you want to change, then press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select [C], then press the dial to delete the title. The last character is erased. Enter the new title as desired. If you take 5 minutes or longer to enter characters in the standby mode while a cassette is in your camcorder The power automatically goes off.
Labeling a cassette If you use a tape with cassette memory, you can label a cassette. The label can consist of up to 10 characters and is stored in cassette memory. When you insert the labelled cassette and turn the power on, the label is displayed for about 5 seconds. (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) Insert the cassette you want to label. Set the POWER switch to VCR. Press MENU to display the menu. Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press the dial.
Labeling a cassette To erase the label you have made In step 6 turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select [C], then press the dial. 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. If the mark appears in step 5 The cassette memory is full.
— Customizing Your Camcorder — Changing the menu settings To change the mode settings in the menu settings, select the menu items with the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial. The default settings can be partially changed. First, select the icon, then the menu item and then the mode. (1) In CAMERA, MEMORY or VCR mode, press MENU. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired icon, then press the dial to set. (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired item, then press the dial to set.
Changing the menu settings Menu items are displayed as the following icons: MANUAL SET CAMERA SET VCR SET LCD/VF SET MEMORY SET PRINT SET CM SET TAPE SET SETUP MENU OTHERS Selecting the mode setting of each item z is the default setting. Menu items differ depending on the position of the POWER switch. The screen shows only the items you can operate at the moment. Mode P EFFECT —— WHT BAL —— AUTO SHTR z ON OFF D ZOOM z OFF 20× 120× 16:9WIDE STEADYSHOT N.S.
Changing the menu settings Icon/item POWER switch Mode Meaning FRAME REC z OFF To deactivate Cut recording function. To activate Cut recording function (p. 58). CAMERA INT. REC ON ON z OFF To activate Interval recording function (p. 56). CAMERA SET To deactivate Interval recording function. To set waiting time and recording time for Interval recording function (p. 56). FLASH LVL HIGH z NORMAL LOW Makes the flash level higher than normal. Normal setting.
Changing the menu settings Icon/item Mode Meaning POWER switch z SINGLE Not to record continuously. MEMORY STILL SET PIC MODE QUALITY To record continuously (p. 115). HIGH SPEED To record continuously fast (p. 115). MULTI SCRN To record 9 images continuously (p. 115). z SUPER FINE To record still images in the finest image quality mode (p. 109). FINE To record still images in the fine image quality mode (p. 109). STANDARD To record still images in the standard image quality mode (p.
Changing the menu settings Icon/item PRINT MARK Mode Meaning z OFF To cancel print marks on still images. ON PROTECT z OFF To write a print mark on the recorded still images you want to print out later (p. 152). Not to protect images. POWER switch VCR MEMORY VCR MEMORY ON To protect selected images against accidental erasure (p. 149). SLIDE SHOW —— To play back images in a continuous loop (p. 148). MEMORY DELETE ALL —— To delete all the unprotected images (p. 151).
Changing the menu settings Icon/item Mode Meaning POWER switch TITLE —— To superimpose a title or make your own title. VCR CAMERA TITLEERASE —— To erase the title you have superimposed (p. 93). VCR CAMERA To display the title you have superimposed. VCR TITLE DSPL z ON OFF CM SEARCH z ON Not to display the title. To search using cassette memory (p. 63). VCR To search without using cassette memory. TAPE TITLE —— To label a cassette (p. 96).
Changing the menu settings Icon/item Mode CLOCK SET AUTO TV ON —— z OFF ON TV INPUT z VIDEO1 VIDEO2 VIDEO3 LTR SIZE z NORMAL OFF POWER switch To set the date or time (p. 17). CAMERA MEMORY — VCR CAMERA MEMORY To automatically turn on a Sony TV when using the laser link function (P. 34). To switch the video input on a Sony TV when using the laser link function (P. 34). VCR CAMERA MEMORY — To display selected menu items at twice the normal size.
Changing the menu settings Icon/item DATA CODE WORLD TIME BEEP Mode Meaning POWER switch z DATE/CAM To display date, time and various settings during playback. (p. 30) VCR MEMORY DATE To display date and time during playback. (p. 30) —— To set the clock to the local time. Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to set a time difference. The clock changes by the 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 image data with other equipment such as your computer etc., using the USB cable for “Memory Stick” supplied with your camcorder. On file format Still image (JPEG) Your camcorder compresses image data in JPEG format (extension .jpg).
Using a “Memory Stick” – introduction “Memory Stick”s formatted by a computer “Memory Stick”s formatted by Windows OS or Macintosh computers do not have a guaranteed compatibility with this camcorder. Notes on image data compatibility •Image data files recorded on “Memory Stick”s by your camcorder conform with the Design rule for Camera File system universal standard established by the JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association).
Using a “Memory Stick” – introduction Inserting a “Memory Stick” Lift up the viewfinder, and insert a “Memory Stick” in the “Memory Stick” slot as far as it can go with the v mark facing up as illustrated. “Memory Stick” slot Access lamp v mark Ejecting a “Memory Stick” Lift up the viewfinder, and slide C MEMORY EJECT in the direction of the arrow. C MEMORY EJECT If you extend the viewfinder to the end You cannot insert or eject a “Memory Stick.
Using a “Memory Stick” – introduction Selecting still image quality mode You can select image quality mode in still image recording. The default setting is SUPER FINE. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VCR. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the left (unlock) position. (2) Press MENU to display the menu. , then press the dial. (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select (4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select STILL SET, then press the dial.
Using a “Memory Stick” – introduction Image quality settings Setting Meaning SUPER FINE (SFN) This is the highest image quality in your camcorder. The number of still images you can record is less than in FINE mode. The image is compressed to about 1/3. FINE (FINE) Use this mode when you want to record high quality images. The image is compressed to about 1/6. STANDARD (STD) This is the standard image quality. The image is compressed to about 1/10.
Using a “Memory Stick” – introduction (4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select STILL SET (still image) or MOVIE SET (moving picture), then press the dial. (5) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select IMAGESIZE, then press the dial. (6) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired image size, then press the dial.
Using a “Memory Stick” – introduction Image size settings Setting Meaning Indicator Recording 1360 × 1020 Records 1360 × 1020 still images. 640 × 480 Records 640 × 480 still images. 320 × 240 Records 320 × 240 moving pictures. 160 × 112 Playback 1360 SFN 1360 640 SFN 640 320 320 160 160 Records 160 × 112 moving pictures.
Using a “Memory Stick” – introduction 32MB type (optional): Image size 640 × 480 1360 × 1020 SUPER FINE (SFN) FINE (FINE) STANDARD (STD) 164 images 329 images 494 images 35 images 70 images 104 images 64MB type (optional): Image size 640 × 480 1360 × 1020 SUPER FINE (SFN) FINE (FINE) STANDARD (STD) 329 images 659 images 988 images 71 images 141 images 208 images 128MB type (optional): Image size 640 × 480 1360 × 1020 SUPER FINE (SFN) FINE (FINE) STANDARD (STD) 659 images 1319 images 1978 ima
Recording still images on “Memory Stick”s – Memory Photo recording You can record still images on “Memory Stick”s. Before operation Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the left (unlock) position. (2) Keep pressing PHOTO lightly until the desired still image appears. The green z mark stops flashing, then lights up. The brightness of the image and focus are adjusted, being targeted for the middle of the image and are fixed.
Recording still images on “Memory Stick”s – Memory Photo recording While you are recording a still image You can neither turn off the power nor press PHOTO. When you press PHOTO on the Remote Commander Your camcorder immediately records the image that is on the screen when you press the button. When you press PHOTO lightly in step 2 The image momentarily flickers. This is not a malfunction. When recording in MEMORY mode The angle of view is a little increased than one in CAMERA mode.
Recording still images on “Memory Stick”s – Memory Photo recording (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the left (unlock) position. (2) Press MENU to display the menu. (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press the dial. (4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select STILL SET, then press the dial. (5) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select PIC MODE, then press the dial. (6) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired setting, then press the dial.
Recording still images on “Memory Stick”s – Memory Photo recording If the capacity of the “Memory Stick” becomes full ” FULL” appears on the screen, and you cannot record a still image on this “Memory Stick.” Continuous shooting settings Setting Meaning (indicator on the screen) SINGLE Your camcorder shoots 1 image at a time. (no indicator) NORMAL Your camcorder shoots up to 3 still images in 1360 × 1020 size or 9 still images in 640 × 480 size at about 0.5 sec intervals.
Recording still images on “Memory Stick”s – Memory Photo recording The flash is adjusted to the appropriate brightness through the photocell window for the flash. You can also change FLASH LVL to the desired brightness in the menu settings (p. 100). Try recording various images to find the most appropriate setting for FLASH LVL. Notes •The recommended shooting distance using the built-in flash is 0.3 m to 2.5 m (31/32 feet to 8 1/3 feet).
Recording still images on “Memory Stick”s – Memory Photo recording Self-timer memory photo recording You can record images on “Memory Stick”s with the self-timer. You can also use the Remote Commander for this operation. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the left (unlock) position. (self-timer) in the standby mode. The (self-timer) indicator appears (2) Press on the screen. (3) Press PHOTO firmly. Self-timer starts counting down from 10 with a beep sound.
Recording an image from a tape as a still image Your camcorder can read moving picture data recorded on a tape and record it as a still image on a “Memory Stick”. Your camcorder can also take in moving picture data through the input connector and record it as a still image on a “Memory Stick.” Before operation •Insert a recorded tape into your camcorder. •Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to VCR. (2) Press N. The picture recorded on the tape is played back.
Recording an image from a tape as a still image Sound recorded on a tape You cannot record the audio from a tape. Titles have already recorded on tapes You cannot record the titles on “Memory Stick”s. The title does not appear while you are recording a still image with PHOTO. When you press PHOTO on the Remote Commander Your camcorder immediately records the image that is on the screen when you press the button.
Recording an image from a tape as a still image Recording a still image from other equipment Before opration Set DISPLAY to LCD in the menu settings. (The default setting is LCD.) (1) Set the POWER switch to VCR. (2) Play back the recorded tape, or turn the TV on to see the desired program. The image of the other equipment is displayed on the screen. (3) Follow steps 3 and 4 on page 120.
Recording moving pictures on “Memory Stick”s – MPEG movie recording You can record moving pictures with sound on “Memory Stick”s. Before operation Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the left (unlock) position. (2) Press START/STOP. Your camcorder starts recording. The camera recording lamp located on the front of your camcorder lights up.
Recording moving pictures on “Memory Stick”s – MPEG movie recording When recording in MEMORY mode The angle of view is a little increased than one in CAMERA mode. When selecting HIGH SPEED Flickering or changes in color may occur. Also, your camcorder prevents focusing on near objects. During recording on “Memory Stick” You cannot use the PB ZOOM function.
Recording a picture from a tape as a moving picture Your camcorder can read moving picture data recorded on a tape and record it as a moving picture on a “Memory Stick.” Your camcorder can also take in moving picture data through the input connector and record it as a moving picture on a “Memory Stick.” Before operation •Insert a recorded tape into your camcorder. •Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to VCR. (2) Press N. The picture recorded on the tape is played back.
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 off , 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 Recording a moving picture from other equipment Before operation Set DISPLAY to LCD in the menu settings. (The default setting is LCD.) (1) Set the POWER switch to VCR. (2) Play back the recorded tape, or turn the TV on to see the desired program. The image of the other equipment is displayed on the screen. (3) Follow steps 3 on page 125.
Recording a picture from a tape as a moving picture Note The “ ” flashes in the following instances. If this happens, eject 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 the top of the moving picture you are recording. M. CHROM (Memory chromakey) You can swap a blue area of a still image such as an illustration or a frame with a moving picture. M. LUMI (Memory luminancekey) You can swap a brighter area of a still image such as a handwritten illustration or title with a moving picture.
Superimposing a still image in a “Memory Stick” on a moving picture – MEMORY MIX Before operation •Insert a tape for recording into your camcorder. •Insert a recorded “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the left (unlock) position. (2) Press MEMORY MIX in the standby mode. The last recorded still image on “Memory Stick” appears on the lower part of the screen as a thumbnail image.
Superimposing a still image in a “Memory Stick” on a moving picture – MEMORY MIX Items to be adjusted M. CHROM The color (blue) scheme of the area in the still 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 picture which is to be swapped with a still image M.
Copying still images from a tape – Photo save Using the search function, you can automatically take in only still images from tapes and record them on a “Memory Stick” in sequence. Before operation • Insert a recorded tape into your camcorder and rewind the tape. • Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. (1) (2) (3) (4) Set the POWER switch to VCR. Press MENU to display the menu. , then press the dial.
Copying still images from a tape – Photo save To stop or end copying Press MENU. When the memory of the “Memory Stick” is full MEMORY FULL appears on the screen, and the copying stops. Insert another “Memory Stick” and repeat the procedure from step 2. Image size of still images Image size is automatically set to 640 × 480. 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.
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 moving pictures in order at a time by selecting the index screen. Before operation Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VCR. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the left (unlock) position. (2) Press MEMORY PLAY. The last recorded image is displayed. (3) Press MEMORY +/– to select the desired still image.
Viewing a still image – Memory photo playback Recording data When you press DATA CODE, you can see the recording data (date/time or various settings when recorded). Recording data are also recorded on “Memory Stick.” When no image is recorded on the “Memory Stick” The message “ NO FILE” appears.
Viewing a still image – 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 or VCR. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the left (unlock) position. (2) Press MEMORY INDEX to display the index screen.
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 switch to MEMORY or VCR. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the left (unlock) position. (2) Press MEMORY PLAY. The last recorded image is displayed. (3) Press MEMORY +/– to select the desired moving pictures.
Viewing a moving picture – MPEG movie playback Screen indicators during moving picture playback Remaining battery time indicator Image size 4 0 min MO V 0 0 0 0 1 320 2 / 20 MEMOR Y P L A Y 0:1 2 Picture number/Total number of recorded pictures Memory playback indicator Protect indicator Data directory number/File number 138
Viewing images using computer You can view data recorded on the “Memory Stick” using your computer. On file format Data recorded on the “Memory 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 ActiveMovie Player (DirectShow) must be installed (to play back moving pictures). QuickTime 3.2 or newer must be installed (to play back moving pictures).
Viewing images using computer Installing the USB driver Before connecting your camcorder 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. For Windows 98/98SE, Windows 2000, Windows Me users (1) Turn on your computer and allow Windows to load. (2) Insert the supplied CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive of your computer. (3) Launch the application program on CD-ROM.
Viewing images using computer Viewing images For Windows 98 users (1) Turn on the power of your computer and allow Windows 98 to load. (2) Connect one end of the USB cable to the USB jack on the camcorder and the other end to the USB connector on your computer. (3) Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder, and connect the AC power adaptor to your camcorder and then to a wall outlet. (4) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. USB MODE appears on the screen of the camcorder.
Viewing images using computer Unplug the USB cable/Eject the “Memory Stick” To unplug the USB cable or eject the “Memory Stick”, follow the procedure below. For Windows 2000, Windows Me users (1) Move the cursor to the “Unplug or Eject Hardware” icon on the Task Tray and click to cancel the applicable drive. (2) A message to remove the device from the system appears, then unplug the USB cable or eject the “Memory Stick.” For Macintosh users (1) Quit application programs opened.
Viewing images using computer Notes on using your computer “Memory Stick” •“Memory Stick” operations on your camcorder cannot be assured if the “Memory Stick” has been formatted on your computer. •Do not optimize the “Memory Stick” on a Windows machine. This will shorten the “Memory Stick” life. •Do not compress the data on the “Memory Stick.” Compressed files cannot be played back on your camcorder.
Copying the image recorded on “Memory Stick”s to tapes You can copy images or titles recorded on “Memory Stick” and record them to a tape. Before operation •Insert a tape for recording into your camcorder. •Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to VCR. (2) Using the video control buttons, search a point where you want to record the desired images. Set the tape to playback pause. (3) Press z REC and the button on its right simultaneously on your camcorder.
Copying the image recorded on “Memory Stick”s to tapes During copying You cannot operate the following buttons: – MEMORY PLAY – MEMORY INDEX – MEMORY DELETE – MEMORY +/– – MEMORY MIX Note on the index screen You cannot record the index screen. If you press EDITSEARCH during pause mode Memory playback stops. Image data modified with personal computers or shot with other equipment You may not be able to copy them with your camcorder.
Enlarging still images recorded on “Memory Stick”s – Memory PB ZOOM You can enlarge still images recorded on a “Memory Stick.” You can select and view the desired part from the enlarged still image. Also you can copy the desired part of the enlarged still image to tapes or “Memory Stick”. Before operation Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VCR. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the left (unlock) position.
Enlarging still images recorded on “Memory Stick”s – Memory PB ZOOM In the PB ZOOM mode The digital effect function does not work. The PB ZOOM function is cancelled when the following buttons are pressed: – MENU – MEMORY PLAY – MEMORY INDEX – MEMORY +/– Moving pictures recorded on “Memory Stick”s The PB ZOOM function does not work on moving pictures recorded on “Memory Stick”s.
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. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the left (unlock) position. (2) Press MENU to display the menu. (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press the dial.
Preventing accidental erasure – Image protection To prevent accidental erasure of important images, you can protect selected images. Before operation Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VCR. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the left (unlock) position. (2) Select the image you want to protect. (3) Press MENU to display the menu. , then press the dial.
Deleting images You can delete images stored in a “Memory Stick.” You can delete all images or selected images. Deleting selected images Before operation Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VCR. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the left (unlock) position. (2) Select the image you want to delete. (3) Press MEMORY DELETE. “DELETE?” appears on the screen. (4) Press MEMORY DELETE again. The selected image is deleted.
Deleting images Deleting all the images You can delete all the unprotected images in a “Memory Stick.” Before operation Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the left (unlock) position. (2) Press MENU to display the menu. (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press the dial. (4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select DELETE ALL, then press the dial.
Writing a print mark – PRINT MARK You can specify the recorded still image to print out by putting marks. This function is useful for printing out still images later. Your camcorder conforms with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standard for specifying the still images to print out. Before operation Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VCR. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the left (unlock) position.
Writing a print mark – PRINT MARK If the write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to LOCK You cannot write print marks on still images. Moving pictures You cannot write print marks on moving pictures. While the file name is flashing You cannot write a print mark on the still image.
Using the printer (optional) You can use the printer (optional) on your camcorder to print images on the print paper. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the printer. There are various ways of printing still images. The following, however, describes how to print by selecting in the menu on your camcorder. Before operation •Insert a recorded “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. •Connect the printer to your camcorder as illustrated.
— 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 or local authorized Sony service facility. If “C:ss:ss” appears on the screen, the self-diagnosis display function has worked. See page 148. In the recording mode Symptom START/STOP does not operate. The power goes off. The SteadyShot function does not work.
Types of trouble and their solutions Symptom The picture is recorded in incorrect or unnatural colors. The picture appears too bright, and the subject does not appear on the screen. The click of the shutter does not sound. Black bands appear when you record TV or computer screen. An external flash (optional) does not work. Cause and/or Corrective Actions • NIGHTSHOT is set to ON. c Set it to OFF. (p. 25) • NIGHTSHOT is set to ON in a bright place. c Set it to OFF. (p.
Types of trouble and their solutions In the recording and playback modes Symptom The power does not turn on. The end search function does not work. The end search function does not work correctly. The battery pack is quickly discharged. The power goes off although the battery remaining indicator indicates that the battery pack has enough power to operate. The cassette cannot be removed from the holder. The % and Z indicators flash and no functions except for cassette ejection work.
Types of trouble and their solutions When operating using the “Memory Stick” Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions • The POWER switch is not set to MEMORY. c Set it to MEMORY. (p. 109) • The “Memory Stick” is not inserted. c Insert a “Memory Stick”. (p. 108) • The “Memory Stick” has already been recorded to its full Recording does not function. capacity. c Delete unnecessary images and record again. (p. 150) • The “Memory Stick” formatted incorrectly is inserted.
Types of trouble and their solutions Others Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions • The tape has no cassette memory. c Use a tape with cassette memory. (p. 91) • The cassette memory is full. c Erase unnecessary titles. (p. 93) • The tape is set to prevent accidental erasure. c Slide the write-protect tab so that red portion is not visible. (p. 18) • The tape has a blank portion in the recorded portion. c Superimpose the title to the recorded position. (p. 92) The cassette label is not recorded.
Types of trouble and their solutions Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions • Moisture condensation has occurred. c Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at least one hour to acclimatize. (p. 171) • Some troubles have occurred in your camcorder. c Remove the cassette and insert it again, then operate your camcorder. • The battery pack is not properly installed. While charging the battery pack, no indicator appears or the indicator c Install it properly. (p. 12) flashes in the display window.
Self-diagnosis display Your camcorder has a self-diagnosis display function. This function displays the current condition of your camcorder as a 5-digit code (a combination of a letter and figures) on the screen or in the display window. If a 5-digit code is displayed, check the following code chart. The last 2 digits (indicated by ss) will differ depending on the state of your camcorder.
Warning indicators and messages If indicators and messages appear on the screen, check the following: See the page in parentheses “( )” for more information. Warning indicators 100–0001 100-0001 Warning indicator as to file Slow flashing: •The file is corrupted. •The file is unreadable. •You are trying to carry out MEMORY MIX function on moving picture. Warning indicator as to “Memory Stick” formatting Fast flashing: •“Memory Stick” is not formatted correctly (p. 102).
Warning indicators and messages Warning messages •CLOCK SET Set the date and time (p. 17). •FOR “InfoLITHIUM” BATTERY ONLY Use an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (p. 15). • The video heads are dirty (p. 172). • CLEANING CASSETTE** FULL The tape cassette memory is full.* 16BIT AUDIO MODE is set to 16BIT (p. 103).* You cannot dub new sound. • REC MODE REC MODE is set to LP (p. 103).* You cannot dub new sound. • TAPE There is no recorded portion on the tape.* You cannot dub new sound. • “i.
— Additional Information — Usable cassettes Selecting cassette types You can use the mini DV cassette only*. You cannot use any other 8 mm, Hi8, Digital8, VHS, VHSC, S-VHS, S-VHSC, Betamax, ED Betamax or DV cassette. * There are two types of mini DV cassettes: with cassette memory and without cassette memory. Tapes with cassette memory have (Cassette Memory) mark. We recommend that you use the tape with cassette memory. The IC memory is mounted on this type of cassette.
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.
About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack What is the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack? The “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack is a lithium-ion battery pack that has functions for communicating information related to operating conditions between the battery pack and your camcorder or an AC power adaptor. 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 the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack Battery life •The battery life is limited. Battery capacity drops little by little as you use it more and more, and as time passes. When the available battery time is shortened considerably, a probable cause is that the battery pack has reached the end of its life. Please buy a new battery pack. •The battery life varies according to how it is stored and operating conditions and environment for each battery pack.
About i.LINK The DV jack on this unit is an i.LINK-compliant DV input/output jack. This section describes the i.LINK standard and its features. What is i.LINK? i.LINK is a digital serial interface for handling digital video, digital audio and other data in two directions between equipment having the i.LINK jack, and for controlling other equipment. i.LINK-compatible equipment can be connected by a single i.LINK cable.
About i.LINK i.LINK functions on this unit For details on how to dub when this unit is connected to other video equipment having DV jacks, see page 69, 83. 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 a personal computer, make sure that application software supported by this unit is already installed on the personal computer.
Using your camcorder abroad Using your camcorder abroad You can use your camcorder in any country or area with the AC power adaptor supplied with your camcorder within 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. When charging the battery pack, use a commercially available AC plug adaptor [a], if necessary, depending on the design of the wall outlet [b]. AC-L10A/L10B/L10C [a] [b] Your camcorder is an NTSC system based camcorder.
Maintenance information and precautions Moisture condensation If your camcorder is brought directly from a cold place to a warm place, moisture may condense inside your camcorder, on the surface of the tape, or on the lens. In this condition, the tape may stick to the head drum and be damaged or your camcorder may not operate correctly. If there is moisture inside your camcorder, the beep sounds and the % indicator flashes.
Maintenance information and precautions Maintenance information Cleaning the video head To ensure normal recording and clear pictures, clean the video heads. The video head may be dirty when: •mosaic-pattern noise appears on the playback picture. •playback pictures do not move. •playback pictures do not appear. •the x indicator and “ CLEANING CASSETTE” message appear one after another or the x indicator flashes on the screen during recording.
Maintenance information and precautions Precautions Camcorder operation •Operate your camcorder on 7.2 V (battery pack) or 8.4 V (AC power adaptor). •For DC or AC operation, use the accessories recommended in this operating instructions. •If any solid object or liquid get inside the casing, unplug your camcorder and have it checked by a Sony dealer before operating it any further. •Avoid rough handling or mechanical shock. Be particularly careful of the lens.
Maintenance information and precautions AC power adaptor •Unplug the unit from the wall outlet when you are not using the unit 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 If batteries are leaking •Wipe off the liquid in the battery compartment carefully before replacing the batteries. •If you touch the liquid, wash it off with water. •If the liquid get into your eyes, wash your eyes with a lot of water and then consult a doctor. If any problem occurs, unplug your camcorder and contact your nearest Sony dealer.
Specifications Video camera recorder System Video recording system 2 rotary heads Helical scanning system Audio recording system Rotary heads, PCM system Quantization: 12 bits (Fs 32 kHz, stereo 1, stereo 2), 16 bits (Fs 48 kHz, stereo) Video signal NTSC color, EIA standards Usable cassette Mini DV cassette with the mark printed Tape speed SP: Approx. 18.81 mm/s LP: Approx. 12.56 mm/s Recording/playback time (using cassette DVM60) SP: 1 hour LP: 1.
Specifications AC power adaptor Battery pack Maximum output voltage DC 8.4 V Output voltage DC 7.2 V Capacity 8.5 Wh (1 180 mAh) Dimensions (approx.) 38.2 × 20.5 × 55.6 mm (1 9/16 × 13/16 × 2 1/4 in.) (w/h/d) Mass (approx.) 76 g (2.7 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. 130µA in the standby mode Dimensions (approx.) 50 × 2.8 × 21.5 mm (2 × 1/8 × 7/8 in.) (w/h/d) Mass (approx.) 4 g (0.
— Quick Reference — Identifying the parts and controls Camcorder 8 9 1 2 q; 3 qa 4 qs qd qf 5 6 7 1 Flash (p. 37, 117) 8 SUPER LASER LINK (p. 34) 2 Focus ring (p. 54) 9 Viewfinder (p. 22) 3 Lens q; Display window (p. 13) 4 Photocell window for flash qa FADER button (p. 44) 5 Microphone qs Focus switch (p. 54) 6 Remote sensor qd BACK LIGHT button (p. 25) 7 Camera recording lamp (p. 19) qf Infrared rays emitter (p.
Identifying the parts and controls w; qg wa qh ws wd qj qk wf ql wg qg MEMORY EJECT Lever (p. 108) qh PHOTO button (p. 36, 114) qk DC IN jack (p. 13) ql START/STOP button (p. 19) w; EDITSEARCH button (p. 28) (LANC) control jack LANC stands for Local Application Control Bus System. The control jack is used for controlling the tape transport of video equipment and other peripherals connected to the video equipment. This jack has the same function as the jack indicated as CONTROL L or REMOTE.
Identifying the parts and controls wh ea wj es wk ed wl ef e; eg wh Intelligent accessory shoe (p. 87) es (flash) button (p. 37, 117) wj Power zoom lever (p. 23) ed wk BATT release button (p. 12) ef MIC jack (PLUG IN POWER) Connect an external microphone (optional). This jack also accepts a “plug-in-power” microphone. wl Hooks for shoulder strap e; POWER switch (p. 13) ea (USB) jack (p. 140, 141) DV IN/OUT jack (p. 69, 83, 122, 127) eg AUDIO/VIDEO ID-2 jack (p.
Identifying the parts and controls ra eh rs ej rd ek rf REW el REC FF STOP PAUSE eh DISPLAY button (p. 30) rd MENU button (p. 98) ej DATA CODE button (p. 30, 135, 137) rf Video control buttons (p. 31) x STOP (stop) m REW (rewind) N PLAY (playback) M FF (fastforward) X PAUSE (pause) z REC (record) ek LCD screen (p. 20) el LCD BRIGHT +/– buttons (p. 21) r; END SEARCH button (p. 28) ra PB ZOOM button (p. 61, 146) Quick Reference r; PLAY rs DIGITAL EFFECT button (p.
Identifying the parts and controls rg rl MEMORY MPEG PLAY INDEX DELETE MEMORY MIX t; rh ta rj ts rk td rg SELFTIMER button (p. 27, 39, 119) rh OPEN button (p. 19) rj VOLUME buttons (p. 29) rk RESET button rl MEMORY operation buttons MPEG N X button (p. 137) MEMORY PLAY button (p. 137) MEMORY INDEX button (p. 136) MEMORY DELETE button (p. 150) MEMORY +/– buttons (p. 137) MEMORY MIX button (p. 130) 182 t; Viewfinder lens adjustment lever (p. 22) ta PROGRAM AE button (p.
Identifying the parts and controls tj tf tk tg th tf Battery pack (p. 12) tj Grip strap tg OPEN/ tk Lens cap (p. 19) EJECT lever (p. 18) Quick Reference th Tripod receptacle Make sure that the length of the tripod screw is less than 6.5 mm (9/32 inch). Otherwise, you cannot attach the tripod securely and the screw may damage your camcorder. Fastening the grip strap 1 2 3 4 Fasten the grip strap firmly.
Identifying the parts and controls Remote Commander The buttons that have the same name on the Remote Commander as on your camcorder function identically to the buttons on your camcorder. 8 1 9 2 3 0 qa qs 4 qd 5 6 7 1 PHOTO button (p. 36, 114) 2 DISPLAY button (p. 30) 3 Memory control buttons (p. 134) 4 SEARCH MODE button (p. 63, 64, 66) 5 Video control buttons (p. 31) 6 REC button (p. 19) 7 MARK button (p.
Identifying the parts and controls Operation indicators LCD screen and Viewfinder 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 0 min – ST I LL 1 6 : 9W I DE NEG ART AUTO 6 0 AWB F 1. 8 STBY + 0:1 2:3 4 1 2 min Z ERO S E T M E MO R Y END SEARCH A / V c DV 16B I T 100 - 0001 Display window qd qf qg qh qj qk ql w; wa ws wd wj wk B wf 1 Cassette memory indicator (p. 24, 164) 2 Remaining battery time indicator (p. 24) 3 Zoom indicator (p. 23)/Exposure indicator (p. 53)/Data file name indicator (p.
Index A, B I, J, K, L R AC power adaptor .................. 13 Adjusting viewfinder ............. 22 Audio dubbing ........................ 87 AUDIO MIX .......................... 100 Audio mode ........................... 103 Auto red-eye reduction .. 37, 117 AUTO SHUTTER .................... 99 A/V connecting cable .............. 33, 40, 68, 82, 122, 127 BACK LIGHT .......................... 25 Battery pack ............................. 12 BEEP ....................................... 105 Bounce .......
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