Operating Instructions
Table Of Contents
- Before you begin
- Getting started
- Basic operations
- Advanced operations
- Using alternative power sources
- Changing the mode settings
- Photo recording
- Shooting with all the pixels ﾐ PROG. SCAN
- Using the FADER function
- Shooting with backlighting
- Using the wide mode function
- Enjoying picture effect
- Recording with various effects ﾐ digital effect
- Shooting with manual adjustment
- Using the PROGRAM AE function
- Focusing manually
- Interval recording
- Cut recording
- Superimposing a title
- Making a custom title
- Labeling a cassette
- Watching on a TV screen
- Viewing the picture with the picture effect
- Viewing the picture with the digital effect
- Searching the boundaries of recorded tape with date ﾐ date search
- Searching the boundaries of recorded tape with title ﾐ title search
- Searching for a photo ﾐ photo search/photo scan
- Returning to a pre-registered position
- Displaying recording data ﾐ data code function
- Editing onto another tape
- Editing partially on a mini DV tape ﾐ DV synchro-editing
- Recording from a VCR or TV
- Replacing recording on a tape ﾐ insert editing
- Audio dubbing
- Memory card slot operations
- Using the memory card slot ﾐ introduction
- Recording an image from a mini DV tape as a still image
- Copying still images from a mini DV tape ﾐ photo save
- Recording still images on PC cards (not supplied) ﾐ memory photo recording
- Viewing a still picture ﾐ memory photo playback
- Preventing accidental erasure ﾐ PROTECT
- Deleting images
- Copying the image recorded with the memory card slot to mini DV tapes
- Playing back images in a continuous loop ﾐ SLIDE SHOW
- Additional information
- Usable cassettes and playback modes
- Charging the vanadium-lithium battery in the camcorder
- Resetting the date and time
- Simple setting of clock by time difference
- Tips for using the battery pack
- Maintenance information and precautions
- Using your camcorder abroad
- Trouble check
- Self-diagnosis function
- Specifications
- Identifying the parts
- Warning indicators
- Index
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Memory card slot operations
Memory card slot operations
Using the memory card slot – introduction
Image
Record the still image on floppy disk
with the floppy disk adapter. Play
back the picture with your PC.
This camcorder is equipped with a memory card slot that conforms to ATA specification of
PC Card standard.
You can record still images to floppy disks using the supplied floppy disk adapter, Memory
Sticks (not supplied) or PC cards (not supplied). You can exchange image data with other
equipment such as personal computers etc., using floppy disks, Memory Sticks or PC cards.
CAUTION!
Do not carry around this camcorder with the floppy disk adapter connected.
Instruction of functions
The illustrations used in this chapter for the instruction are that of the floppy disk adapter
unless specified otherwise.
Sony recommends Memory Sticks
Sony recommends using the MSAKIT-PC4A Memory Stick/PC card kit (not supplied). The
Memory Stick is a brand new type of recording medium that records images and sounds as
digital data and operates just like a PC card. For detailed instructions, refer to the operating
instruction supplied with Memory Stick/PC card kit.
The types of PC cards you can use
Use TYPE II PC cards that conform to ATA specification of PC card standard. Format the PC
card with this camcorder before use. Once you format the PC card, you can store data of up
to 64 MB in it.
Compatible PC cards
HITACHI
HB286008A3, HB286015A3, HB286030A3, HB286045A3, HB286060A3
Be sure to refer to the instruction manual supplied with the PC card.
Notes on the supplied floppy disk adapter
The floppy disk adapter is designed for use only with this camcorder. The adapter is not
warranted to function properly if used with other equipment.
Memory Stick
PC card adaptor