3-060-791-11 (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-VX2000 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. For the customers in the U.S.A.
Table of contents Quick Start Guide ............................................... 4 Getting started Using this manual ............................................... 6 Checking supplied accessories ......................... 8 Step 1 Preparing the power supply ................ 9 Step 2 Inserting a cassette ............................... 14 Recording – Basics Recording a picture .......................................... 15 Shooting backlit subjects (BACK LIGHT) ..........................................
Quick Start Guide This guide introduces you to the basic way of recording/ playback. See the pages in parentheses “( )” for more information. Connecting the power cord (p. 13) Use the battery pack when using your camcorder outdoors (p. 9). Connect the plug with its v mark facing toward the LCD panel side. Quick Start Guide AC power adaptor (supplied) Open the DC IN jack cover. Inserting a cassette (p.
Recording a picture (p. 15) Viewfinder When the LCD panel is closed, use the viewfinder placing your eye against its eyecup. 2 Remove the hood cap. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA while pressing the small green button. The date and time is indicated for five seconds. POWER 3 If the ND1 or ND2 indicator flashes, see page 46. Monitoring the playback picture on the LCD screen (p. 26) POWER MEMORY OFF CAMERA (CHG) Set the POWER switch to VCR while pressing the small green button.
— 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 or a melody sound to indicate that the operation is being carried out. Note on cassette memory Your camcorder is based on the DV format. You can only use mini DV cassettes with your camcorder. We recommend that you use a tape with cassette memory .
Using this manual Note on TV color systems TV color systems differ from country to country. To view your recordings on a TV, you need an NTSC system-based TV. Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the provision of the copyright laws. Getting started Copyright precautions Precautions on camcorder care •The LCD screen and the viewfinder are manufactured using high-precision technology.
Checking supplied accessories Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 qa qs 1 Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 167) 0 7 A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 30, 73) 8 Hood cap (1) (p. 15) 2 AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power adaptor (1), Power cord (1) (p. 10) 9 Shoulder strap (1) (p. 165) 3 NP-F330 battery pack (1) (p. 9, 10) 0 Application software: PictureGear 4.1Lite (CD ROM) (1) (p. 134) 4 Size AA (R6) battery for Remote Commander (2) (p.
Step 1 Preparing the power supply Installing the battery pack Install the battery pack to use your camcorder outdoors. 1 Getting started (1) Lift up the viewfinder. (2) Insert the battery pack in the direction of the V mark on the battery pack. Slide the battery pack until it is locked. 2 To remove the battery pack Lift up the viewfinder. Slide the battery pack out in the direction of the arrow while pressing BATT RELEASE down.
Step 1 Preparing the power supply Charging the battery pack Use the battery pack after charging it. Your camcorder operates only with the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (L series). (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 toward the LCD panel side. (2) Connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor. (3) Connect the power cord to a wall outlet. (4) Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG). Charging begins.
Step 1 Preparing the power supply Until your camcorder calculates the actual remaining battery time “- - - - min” appears in the display window. Charging time Battery pack NP-F330 (supplied) NP-F530/F550 NP-F730/F730H/F750 NP-F930/F950 NP-F960 Getting started While charging the battery pack, no indicator appears or the indicator flashes in the display window in the following cases: – The battery pack is not installed correctly. – The AC power adaptor is disconnected.
Step 1 Preparing the power supply Playing time Battery pack NP-F330 (supplied) NP-F530 NP-F550 NP-F730 NP-F730H/F750 NP-F930 NP-F950 NP-F960 Playing time on LCD screen 90 (80) 150 (135) 185 (165) 305 (275) 375 (335) 475 (430) 570 (510) 680 (610) Playing time with LCD closed 110 (95) 190 (165) 225 (195) 385 (345) 460 (415) 605 (540) 705 (630) 830 (745) Approximate minutes of playing time when you use a fully charged battery Numbers in parentheses “( )” indicate the time using a normally charged battery.
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 Getting started (1) Open the DC IN jack cover and connect the AC power adaptor to the DC IN jack on your camcorder with the plug’s v mark facing toward the LCD panel side. (2) Connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor. (3) Connect the power cord to a wall outlet.
Step 2 Inserting a cassette (1) Install the power source. (2) While pressing the small blue button on the EJECT switch, slide it in the direction of the arrow. After the cassette lid is opened, the cassette compartment automatically opens. (3) Push the middle portion of the back of the cassette to insert it. Insert the cassette in a straight line deeply into the cassette compartment with the window facing out and the write-protect tab facing upward.
— Recording – Basics — Recording a picture Your camcorder automatically focuses for you. 4 Microphone REC START/STOP LOCK 3 VCR 2 POWER 40min REC 0:00:01 MEMORY OFF CAMERA (CHG) POWER VCR 5 1 OPEN Camera recording lamps Recording – Basics (1) Remove the hood cap and pull the hood cap string to fix it. (2) Install the power source and insert a cassette. See “Step 1” and “Step 2” for more information (p. 9 to 14). (3) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA while pressing the small green button.
Recording a picture Note on the recording mode Your camcorder records and plays back in SP (standard play) mode and in LP (long play) mode. Select SP or LP in the menu settings. In LP mode, you can record 1.5 times as long as in SP mode. When you record a tape on your camcorder in LP mode, we recommend playing the tape on your camcorder. Note on the LOCK switch When you slide the LOCK switch to the left, the POWER switch can no longer be set to MEMORY accidentally.
Recording a picture Adjusting the LCD screen 180° Recording – Basics The LCD panel is opened up to 90 degrees and it rotates about 90 degrees to the viewfinder side and about 180 degrees to the lens side. If you turn the LCD panel over so that it faces the other way in standby or recording mode, the indicator appears on the LCD screen and in the viewfinder (Mirror mode). 90° OPEN To close the LCD panel, set it vertically and swing it into the camcorder body until it clicks.
Recording a picture Adjusting the brightness of the LCD screen LCD BRIGHT To adjust the brightness of the LCD screen, press LCD BRIGHT + or –. The battery life is longer when the LCD panel is closed. Use the viewfinder instead of the LCD screen to save the battery power. To brighten To darken On the LCD screen backlight You can change the brightness of the backlight. Select LCD B.L. in the menu settings (p. 107). Even if you do the LCD screen adjustment using the LCD BRIGHT +/– buttons, or using LCD B.
Recording a picture Adjusting the viewfinder If you record pictures with the LCD panel closed, check the picture with the viewfinder. Adjust the viewfinder lens to your eyesight so that the indicators in the viewfinder come into sharp focus. Recording – Basics Lift up the viewfinder and move the viewfinder adjustment lever. To adjust the brightness of the viewfinder screen, use the VF B.L. item in the menu settings (p. 107).
Recording a picture Using the zoom feature To zoom using the zoom lever W T W T T Press the power zoom lever a little for a slower zoom. Press it deeper 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) W When you shoot close to a subject If you cannot get a sharp focus, press the “W” side of the power zoom lever until the focus is sharp.
Recording a picture Using the disital zoom – Zoom greater than 12× Zoom greater than 12× is performed digitally, if you set D ZOOM to 24× or 48× in the menu settings. The digital zoom function is set to OFF as a default setting (p. 107). If you use the digital zoom function, the picture quality deteriorates. T The right-ended portion of the bar shows the digital zooming zone. The digital zooming zone appears when you set D ZOOM to 24× or 48×.
Recording a picture Time code The time code indicates the recording or playback time, “0:00:00” (hours : minutes : seconds) in CAMERA mode and “0:00:00:00” (hours : minutes : seconds : frames) in VCR mode. You cannot rewrite only the time code. Your camcorder uses the drop frame mode. Remaining tape indicator The indicator may not be displayed accurately depending on the tape. Note on recording date/time Recording date/time is not displayed during shooting, however, it is automatically recorded on the tape.
Recording a picture Using the spot light function This function prevents people’s faces, for example, from appearing excessively white when shooting subjects lit by strong light, such as in the theater. Recording – Basics Press SPOT LIGHT in standby, recording, or memory mode. The indicator appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. To cancel, press SPOT LIGHT again.
Recording a picture Self-timer recording You can make a recording with the self-timer. This recording is useful when you want to record yourself. You can also use the Remote Commander. (1) Press (self-timer) in standby mode. The (self-timer) indicator appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. (2) Press START/STOP. Self-timer starts counting down from 10 seconds with a beep sound. In the last two 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 recorded pictures or shoot so that the transition between the last recorded scene and the next scene you will record is smooth. END SEARCH Recording – Basics EDITSEARCH Searching the end point of the recording — END SEARCH You can easily go to the end of the last recorded portion. Press END SEARCH in standby mode.
— Playback – Basics — Playing back a tape You can monitor the playback picture on the LCD screen. If you close the LCD panel, you can monitor the playback picture in the viewfinder. You can also control playback using the Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder. (1) Install the power source and insert the recorded tape. (2) Set the POWER switch to VCR while pressing the small green button. The video control buttons light up. (3) Slide OPEN in the direction of the B mark to open the LCD panel.
Playing back a tape When monitoring on the LCD screen You can turn the LCD panel over and move it back to the camcorder body with the LCD screen facing out. Playback – Basics When you close the LCD panel You cannot monitor the sound from the speaker. However, when the LCD panel is turned over to view on the LCD screen, you can monitor the sound from the speaker. To control the display of the screen indicators Press DISPLAY on the camcorder or on the Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder.
Playing back a tape 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 on the camcorder or on the Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder in playback mode.
Playing back a tape Various playback modes To operate video control buttons, set the POWER switch to VCR. To view a still picture (playback pause) Press X during playback. To resume normal playback, press N or X. To advance the tape Press M in stop mode. To resume normal playback, press N. Press m in stop mode. To resume normal playback, press N. To change the playback direction Press on the Remote Commander during playback to reverse the playback direction. To resume normal playback, press N.
Viewing the recording on TV Connect your camcorder to your TV or VCR with the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder to watch the playback picture on the TV screen. You can operate the video control buttons in the same way as when you monitor playback pictures on the LCD screen. When monitoring the playback picture on the TV screen, we recommend that you power your camcorder from a wall outlet using the AC power adaptor (p. 13). Refer to the operating instructions of your TV or VCR.
— Advanced Recording Operations — Recording a still image on a tape – Tape Photo recording You can record still images on mini DV tapes with all the pixels in the progressive mode. See page 34 for details. This mode is useful when you print images using a video printer (not supplied). Besides the operation described here, your camcorder can record still images on a “Memory Stick” (p. 120).
Recording a still image on a tape – Tape Photo recording Self-timer tape photo recording You can make a tape photo recording with the self-timer. This mode is useful when you want to record yourself. You can also use the Remote Commander. (1) Press (self-timer) in standby mode. The (self-timer) indicator appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. (2) Press PHOTO deeply. 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 a video printer (not supplied). Connect with the video printer using the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder. Connect the yellow plugs of the cable to the video input of the video printer and the VIDEO jack on your camcorder. Refer to the operating instructions of the video printer as well.
Shooting with all the pixels – PROG. SCAN When you handle the digital images on your PC, set PROG. SCAN to ON before shooting. You can record the images on a mini DV tape with higher resolution. Since the image taken in progressive mode would be stabilized even in pause mode, it is especially useful when you analyze high-speed actions such as sports scenes. (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) 1 Press MENU to display the menu in standby mode. , then press the dial.
Using the guide frame You can easily make the picture be on a horizontal line using the guide frame. The guide frame is not recorded. (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) 5 MENU MENU 2-4 LCD / VF SET LCD B. L. LCD COLOR VF B. L. GU I DEFRAME LCD / VF SET LCD B. L. LCD COLOR VF B. L. GU I DEFRAME OFF [MENU] : END ON RETURN LCD / VF SET LCD B. L. LCD COLOR VF B. L. GU I DEFRAME ON [MENU] : END RETURN Advanced Recording Operations 1 Press MENU to display the menu in standby mode. , then press the dial.
Using the wide mode You can record a 16:9 wide picture to watch on a 16:9 wide-screen TV (16:9WIDE). Black bands appear on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder during recording in 16:9WIDE mode [a]. The picture during playback on a normal TV [b] or on a widescreen 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].
Using the fader function You can fade the picture in or out to give your recording a professional appearance. [a] STBY REC FADER Advanced Recording Operations OVERLAP* WIPE* DOT* (Random) * Fade in only [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 standby mode, press FADER until the desired fader indicator flashes. When fading out [b] In recording mode, press FADER until the desired fader indicator flashes. The indicator changes as follows: FADER t MONOTONE t OVERLAP tWIPE tDOTt no indicator The last selected fader mode is indicated first. (2) Press START/STOP. After the fade in/out is carried out, your camcorder automatically returns to the normal mode.
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] : [a] The color and brightness of the picture is reversed. The picture gets sepia-toned. The picture appears in monochrome (black-and-white). The light intensity is emphatic, 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. LUMI. (LUMINANCEKEY) You can swap a brighter area in a still image with a moving picture. TRAIL You can record the picture so that an incidental image like a trail is left.
Using special effects – Digital effect (1) In standby or recording mode, press DIGITAL EFFECT. The digital effect indicator appears. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired digital effect mode. The digital effect indicator changes as follows: STILL y FLASH y LUMI. y TRAIL y OLD MOVIE (3) Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. The indicator lights up and the bar appears. In STILL and LUMI. modes, the still image is stored in memory. (4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the effect.
Using special effects – Digital effect Notes •The following functions do not work in digital effect mode: – Fader – Low lux mode of PROGRAM AE – Tape Photo recording – Shutter speed (1/30 or smaller) adjustment •The following functions do not work in old movie mode: – Wide mode – Picture effect – PROGRAM AE – Spot light mode – Shutter speed adjustment When you turn the power off The digital effect function will be automatically canceled.
Shooting with manual adjustment Under normal conditions, this unit automatically makes various adjustments as it shoots. However, you can adjust the following functions manually to suit your preference.
Shooting with manual adjustment Adjusting exposure Adjust the exposure manually under the following cases. [a] [b] [a] •The background is too bright (back lighting) •Insufficient light: most of the picture is dark [b] •Bright subject and dark background •To record the darkness faithfully (1) Set the AUTO LOCK selector to the center (auto lock release) position while the camcorder is in standby, recording, or memory mode. (2) Press EXPOSURE.
Shooting with manual adjustment Adjusting the shutter speed 2 PROGRAM AE 1 AUTO LOCK Advanced Recording Operations (1) Set the AUTO LOCK selector to the center (auto lock release) position while the camcorder is in standby, recording, or memory mode. (2) If the PROGRAM AE indicator is lit, press PROGRAM AE repeatedly until the indicator disappears from the LCD or viewfinder screen. (3) Press SHUTTER SPEED. The shutter speed indicator appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder.
Shooting with manual adjustment Using the ND filter Using the ND filter (the ND filter 1 setting corresponds to 1/4 of the quantity of light and the ND filter 2 setting corresponds to 1/32 of the quantity of light), you can record a picture clearly by adjusting light amounts, even if you shoot under too bright conditions. When the ND1 or ND2 indicator flashes on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder The ND filter is necessary.
Shooting with manual adjustment Shooting with the zebra pattern You can set the camcorder to display a zebra pattern (diagonal stripes) in the portion of the picture on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder with a subject whose brightness exceeds a certain level. The portion of the picture where zebra pattern appears is an area of high brightness and overexposure. You can check the picture level of a subject by displaying the zebra pattern.
Shooting with manual adjustment Releasing the SteadyShot function When the SteadyShot function is working, the camcorder compensates for camerashake. You can release the SteadyShot function when you do not need to use it. The indicator appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. Do not use the SteadyShot function when shooting a stationary object with a tripod. (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) Press MENU to display the menu in standby or memory mode. Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press the dial.
Adjusting the white balance White balance adjustment makes white subjects look white and allows more natural color balance for camera recording. Normally, white balance is automatically adjusted. You can obtain better results by adjusting the white balance manually when lighting conditions change quickly or when recording outdoors: e.g., neon signs, fireworks.
Adjusting the white balance If you have selected in step 3 When you set the white balance to one-push white balance mode, the setting is locked and maintained even if lighting conditions change. You can achieve recording with natural colors without the image being affected by ambient light. (With the indicator on the screen) (1) Shoot a white object such as paper fully. (2) Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. The indicator flashes quickly.
Adjusting recording level manually – Sound recording level You can adjust the recording sound level. Use headphones to monitor the sound when you adjust it. Setting up the menu (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or VCR. Press MENU to display the menu. , then press the dial. Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select MIC LEVEL, then press the dial. Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select MANUAL, then press the dial. Press MENU to erase the menu display.
Adjusting recording level manually – Sound recording level Notes on the manual adjustment •The recording level setting is retained for about five minutes after removing the battery. •The recording level indicator appears at the lower-right on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. The sound input through the AUDIO L/R jacks or You cannot adjust the recording level.
Presetting the adjustment for picture quality – Custom preset You can preset the camcorder to record the picture with the desired picture quality. When presetting, adjust the picture by shooting a subject and checking the picture displayed on a TV using the menu settings.
Presetting the adjustment for picture quality Items to be adjusted Item COLOR LVL Meaning Color intensity SHARPNESS WB SHIFT AE SHIFT AGC LIMIT RESET Sharpness White balance Brightness Auto Gain-limit Sets items above to the default settings. Adjustment value Decreases color intensity y Increases color intensity Softer y Sharper Bluish y Reddish –4 y +4 6 dB/12 dB/OFF To cancel using the custom preset Select OFF in step 4, then press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.
Using the PROGRAM AE function You can select from five PROGRAM AE (Auto Exposure) modes to suit your shooting situation, referring to the following. Selecting the best mode Select a proper PROGRAM AE mode referring to the following description. S: Shutter speed priority mode Selecting the shutter speed manually. The exposure value changes in accordance with the selected shutter speed.
Using the PROGRAM AE function Using the PROGRAM AE function (1) Set the AUTO LOCK selector to the center (auto lock release) position while the camcorder is in standby, recording, or memory mode. (2) Press PROGRAM AE. The PROGRAM AE indicator appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired PROGRAM AE mode.
Using the PROGRAM AE function 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 sports lesson mode. If this happens, turn the PROGRAM AE function off. Even if the PROGRAM AE function is selected You can adjust the exposure. Advanced Recording Operations Notes •In sports lesson mode, you cannot take close-ups. This is because your camcorder is set to focus only on subjects in the middle to far distance.
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) Slide FOCUS down to MANUAL in standby, recording, or memory
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 9 min 59 s [a] excellent recording for flowering, emergence, [b] etc., with this function. 10 min 1s 9 min 59 s [a] [b] 10 min [a] Recording time [b]Waiting time 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. REC, then press the dial.
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. POWER VCR 8 MEMORY OFF CAMERA (CHG) 6 7 MENU CAMERA SET D ZOOM 16 : 9W I DE STEADYSHOT FRAME REC I NT. REC ON RETURN I NTERVAL [MENU] : END 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. (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) 1 6,7 MENU POWER VCR MEMORY OFF CAMERA (CHG) 2-4 Advanced Recording Operations Press MENU to display the menu in standby mode. , then press the dial.
Marking an Index If you mark an index at the scene you want to search for, you can easily search for the scene later (p. 64). In recording mode [a]: Press INDEX MARK. The “INDEX MARK” indicator appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder for seven seconds and the index is marked after the indicator disappears. In standby mode [b]: Press INDEX MARK. The “INDEX STBY” indicator appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder.
— Advanced Playback Operations — Quickly locating a scene using the zero set memory function Using the zero set memory function, your camcorder rewinds or advances the tape to locate the desired scene, and the searching automatically stops at the scene having a tape counter value of “0:00:00.” You can do this with the Remote Commander. DISPLAY m ZERO SET MEMORY N x Advanced Playback Operations (1) In playback mode, press DISPLAY if the counter is not on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder.
Searching for a recording by index – Index search You can automatically search for the point where an index is marked and start playback from that point (Index search). Use a tape with cassette memory for convenience. Use the Remote Commander for this operation. Use this function to check where indexes are marked or to edit the tape at each sequence where the index is marked. Searching for the index point using cassette memory You can use this function only when playing back a tape with cassette memory (p.
Searching for a recording by index – Index search 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 for. If a tape has a blank portion between recorded portions The index search function may not work correctly. If you mark an index onto an external input signal “LINE” appears in the CH column.
Searching the boundaries of recorded tape by title – Title search If you use a tape with cassette memory, you can search for the boundaries of recorded tape by title (Title search) (p. 143). Use the Remote Commander for this operation. (1) Set the POWER switch to VCR. to ON in the menu settings (p. 107). The default setting (2) Set CM SEARCH in is ON. (3) Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly, until the title search indicator appears.
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 using cassette memory You can use this function only when playing back a tape with cassette memory (p. 143).
Searching a recording by date – Date search Note If one day’s recording is less than two minutes, your camcorder may not accurately find the point where the recording date changes. In the mark •The bar in the •The mark in the 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 picture you have recorded on a mini DV tape (photo search). You can also search for still pictures one after another and display each picture for five seconds automatically regardless of cassette memory (photo scan). Use the Remote Commander for these operations. Use this function to check or edit still pictures.
Searching for a photo – Photo search/Photo scan Searching for a photo without using cassette memory (1) Set the POWER switch to VCR. (2) Set CM SEARCH in to OFF in the menu settings (p. 107). (3) Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly, until the photo search indicator appears. The indicator changes as follows: INDEX SEARCH t DATE SEARCH t PHOTO SEARCH t PHOTO SCAN t no indicator (4) Press . or > on the Remote Commander to select a photo for playback. Each time you press .
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. In playback or playback pause mode, press PICTURE EFFECT and turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial until the desired picture effect indicator (NEG. ART, SEPIA, B&W or SOLARIZE) appears. For details of each picture effect function, see page 39.
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 playback or playback pause mode, press DIGITAL EFFECT and turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial until the desired digital effect indicator (STILL, FLASH, LUMI. or TRAIL) flashes. (2) Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. The digital effect indicator lights up and the bars appear. In STILL or LUMI.
— Editing — Dubbing a tape Using the A/V connecting cable Connect your camcorder to the VCR using the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder. Before a dubbing Set DISPLAY to LCD in the menu settings. (Default setting is LCD.) Set the input selector on the VCR to LINE, if available. Editing (1) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to record over) into the VCR, and insert the recorded tape into your camcorder. (2) Set the input selector on the VCR to LINE.
Dubbing a tape Connect using an S video cable (not supplied) 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 the S video cable (not supplied) to the S video jacks on both your camcorder and the TV or the VCR. This connection produces higher quality DV format pictures.
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. [a] [a] [b] Editing [a] Undesired frame [b]Moves the scene Before operating the digital program editing Preparation 1 Connecting the VCR (p. 73, 74). Preparation 2 Setting the VCR to operate by infrared rays emitter (p. 76)/Setting the VCR to operate with an i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) (p. 80).
Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing Preparation 2: Setting the VCR to operate by infrared rays emitter To edit using the VCR, send the control signal by infrared ray to the remote sensor on the VCR. When you connect using the A/V cable, this procedure is required. (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. When you connect a video camera recorder, set its POWER switch to VCR.
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. Code number 1 is the default setting.
Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing Setting the buttons 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 button to cancel recording pause on the VCR, then press the dial. The correct button depends on your VCR. Refer to the operating instructions of your VCR.
Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing Confirming the VCR operation (1) Insert a recordable tape into the VCR, then set it 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 Preparation 2: Setting the VCR to operate with an i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) When you connect using an i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) (not supplied), follow the procedures below. (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 video camera recorder, set its POWER switch to VCR. (3) Press MENU to display the menu.
Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing Preparation 3: Adjusting the synchronization of the VCR You can adjust the synchronization of your camcorder and the VCR. Remove the cassette from the camcorder beforehand. We recommend that you prepare a pen and paper for notes. When you connect to a Sony VCR using an i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable), and have set CONTROL to i.LINK, the setup below is not necessary. (1) Insert a recordable tape into the VCR, then set it to recording pause.
Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing (10) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select “CUT-IN,” then press the dial. (11) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the average numerical value of CUT-IN, then press the dial. The calculated start position for recording is set. (12) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select “CUT-OUT,” then press the dial. (13) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the average numerical value of CUT-OUT, then press the dial. The calculated stop position for recording is set.
Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing If the VCR does not operate correctly Make sure the IR SETUP code is correct; reset if necessary. When the operations of the VCR do not work with an i.LINK cable Keep the i.LINK connection, and carry out Preparation 2 (p. 76) again. The audio and video signals are sent as digital signals. Operation 1: Making Programs (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.
Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing (6) Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, or MARK on the Remote Commander. The CUT-IN point of the first program is set, and the top part of the program mark changes to light blue. (7) Search for the end of the first scene you want to insert using the video operating buttons, then pause playback (p. 29). (8) Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, or MARK on the Remote Commander.
Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing To cancel erasing all programs Select RETURN in step 2, then press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. To cancel a program you have set Press MENU. The program is stored in memory until the tape is ejected. Operation 2: Performing a digital program editing (Dubbing a tape) Make sure your camcorder and VCR are connected, and that the VCR is set to recording pause. When you use an i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable), you do not have to set the VCR to recording pause.
Using with an analog video unit and a PC – Signal convert function You can convert the analog input signal to the digital signal and output it from the DV IN/OUT jack on this camcorder. You can capture images and sound from an analog video unit connecting a PC which has the i.LINK (DV) jack to your camcorder. S VIDEO (not supplied) OUT S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO DV connecting cable (not supplied) : Signal flow (1) Set the POWER switch to VCR. (2) Press MENU to display the menu.
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. 5 REC Editing (1) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to record over) into your camcorder. If you want to record a tape from the VCR, insert a recorded tape into the VCR. (2) Set the POWER switch to VCR on your camcorder. (3) Set DISPLAY in to LCD in the menu settings (p. 107).
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 plug to the audio output jack on the VCR or the TV. The red plugs are not used. Connect using an S video cable (not supplied) 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 (not supplied) to the S video jacks of both your camcorder and the VCR.
Recording video or TV programs Using an i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) Simply connect the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) (not supplied) to DV IN/OUT and to DV IN/OUT of the DV products. With digital-to-digital connection, video and audio signals are transmitted in digital form for high-quality editing. 5 REC Editing (1) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to record over) into your camcorder, and insert the recorded tape into the VCR. (2) Set the POWER switch to VCR on your camcorder.
Recording video or TV programs You can connect only one VCR using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) When you dub a picture in digital form The color of the display may be uneven. However this does not affect the dubbed picture. If you record a still picture in playback pause mode via the DV IN/OUT jack The recorded picture becomes rough. And when you play back the picture using your camcorder, the picture may jitter.
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 73 or 86. Insert a cassette containing the desired scene into the VCR.
Inserting a scene from a VCR – Insert editing To change the insert end point Press ZERO SET MEMORY on the Remote Commander 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 from which you want to start recording.
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 audio equipment, you can add sound to your recorded tape by specifying the starting and ending points. The original sound will not be erased. You can also use the Remote Commander for this operation. Connecting the microphone with the MIC jack MIC (PLUG IN POWER) MIC LINE Set the MIC/LINE switch to MIC.
Audio dubbing Connecting the microphone with the intelligent accessory shoe Microphone (not supplied) We recommend that you use the gun microphone. If the microphone can select the zoom microphone type, set it to the gun microphone position. Dubbing with the AUDIO L/R jacks Audio equipment (not supplied) LINE OUT L R AUDIO L/R AUDIO L : Signal flow AUDIO R Do not connect the video (yellow) plug. Dubbing with the supplied microphone No connection is necessary.
Audio dubbing Adding an audio sound on a recorded tape (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. Then press X at the point where you want to start recording to set your camcorder to the playback pause mode. (4) Press AUDIO DUB. The green X indicator appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. (5) Press X and start playing back the audio you want to record at the same time.
Audio dubbing Notes •New sound cannot be recorded on a tape already recorded in the 16-bit mode (p. 111). •New sound cannot be recorded on a tape already recorded in the LP mode. •You cannot add audio with the DV IN/OUT jack. If you make all the connections The audio input to be recorded will take precedence over others in the following order. •MIC (PLUG IN POWER) jack •Intelligent accessory shoe •AUDIO L/R jacks •Built-in microphone If an i.
Superimposing a title If you use a tape with cassette memory, you can superimpose the title while recording or after recording. When you play back the tape, the title is displayed for five seconds from the point where you superimposed it. You can select one of eight preset titles and two custom titles (p. 101). You can also select the color, size and position of titles. VACATION 1 Editing (1) Press TITLE to display the title menu in standby, recording, playback, or playback pause mode.
Superimposing a title (5) Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial again to complete the setting. In playback, playback pause, or recording mode: The “TITLE SAVE” indicator appears on the screen for five seconds and the title is set. In standby mode: The “TITLE” indicator appears. When you press START/STOP to start recording, “TITLE SAVE” appears on the screen for five seconds and the title is set. If you set the write-protect tab to lock You cannot superimpose or erase the title.
Superimposing a title Title setting •The title color changes as follows: WHITE y YELLOW y VIOLET y RED y CYAN y GREEN y BLUE •The title size changes as follows: SMALL y LARGE You cannot input more than 12 characters in LARGE size. •If you select the title size “SMALL,” you have nine choices for the title position. If you select the title size “LARGE,” you have eight choices for the title position. If the “ FULL” mark appears The cassette memory is full.
Superimposing a title Erasing a title (1) (2) (3) (4) Set the POWER switch to VCR or CAMERA. Press MENU to display the menu. , then press the dial. Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select TITLEERASE, then press the dial. The title erase display appears. (5) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the title you want to erase, then press the dial. The “ERASE OK ?” indicator appears.
Making your own titles You can make up to two titles and store them in cassette memory. Each title can have up to 20 characters. 1 2 TITLE SET CUSTOM1 SET CUSTOM2 SET TITLE TITLE SET CUSTOM1 SET CUSTOM2 SET RETURN [T I TLE] : END [T I TLE] : END PRESET TITLE HELLO! HAPPY BIRTHDAY HAPPY HOLIDAYS CONGRATULATIONS! OUR SWEET BABY WEDDING VACATION THE END 3 Editing (1) Press TITLE in the standby, playback, or playback pause mode. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , 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 a new title as desired.
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 VCR, CAMERA, or MEMORY, the label is displayed for about five seconds. (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) 2 MENU POWER VCR 3 Editing (8) (9) Insert the cassette you want to label. Set the POWER switch to VCR or CAMERA. Press MENU to display the menu. , then press the dial.
Labeling a cassette To change the label you have made Insert the cassette to change the label, and operate in the same way as you do 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 you have superimposed titles in the cassette When the label is displayed, up to four titles also appear. When the “-----” indicator has fewer than 10 spaces The cassette memory is full.
Erasing the cassette memory data You can erase data stored in cassette memory, each item’s data can be erased separately. You can also erase all items’ data once. Erasing each item’s data separately (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) Set the POWER switch to VCR or CAMERA. Press MENU to display the menu display. , then press the dial. Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select ITEM ERASE, then press the dial.
Erasing the cassette memory data Erasing all the data in cassette memory (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) Set the POWER switch to VCR or CAMERA. Press MENU to display the menu display. , then press the dial. Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select ERASE ALL, then press the dial. Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select OK, then press the dial. “OK” changes to “EXECUTE.” (6) Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.
— 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 standby, or when the POWER switch is set to VCR or MEMORY, press MENU. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired icon, then press the dial to set it.
Changing the menu settings To make the menu display disappear Press MENU. 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 Selecting the mode setting of each item z is the default setting. Menu items differ depending on the position of the POWER switch. The LCD screen or viewfinder screen shows only the items you can operate at the moment. Icon/item AUTO SHTR Mode z ON OFF PROG.
Changing the menu settings Icon/item FRAME REC INT. REC HiFi SOUND Mode z OFF ON ON z OFF SET z STEREO 1 2 — ST1 POWER switch CAMERA CAMERA VCR VCR ST2 A/VtDV OUT z OFF VCR LCD B. L. VCR CAMERA MEMORY LCD COLOR To output analog images in digital format using your camcorder. To output digital images in analog format ON using your camcorder. z BRT NORMAL To set the brightness on the LCD screen to normal. To brighten the LCD screen.
Changing the menu settings Icon/item Mode CONTINUOUS z OFF ON MULTI SCRN QUALITY z SUPER FINE (SFN) FINE (FINE) STANDARD (STD) PRINT MARK z OFF ON PROTECT z OFF ON SLIDE SHOW DELETE ALL FORMAT PHOTO SAVE z RETURN OK Meaning Not to record continuously. To record four images continuously (p. 121). To record nine images continuously (p. 121). To record still images in the super fine image quality mode, using a “Memory Stick” (p. 118).
Changing the menu settings Icon/item CM SEARCH Mode z ON OFF TAPE TITLE TITLE DSPL ITEM ERASE — ERASE ALL — REC MODE z SP LP AUDIO MODE z 12BIT 16BIT POWER switch VCR VCR CAMERA To display the title you have superimposed. VCR Not to display the title. VCR To erase the title you have superimposed CAMERA (p. 100). VCR To erase each item’s data in cassette CAMERA memory (p. 105). VCR To erase all the data in cassette memory (p. 106). CAMERA To record in the SP (Standard Play) mode.
Changing the menu settings Icon/item qREMAIN Mode z AUTO ON DATA CODE z DATE/CAM MIC LEVEL DATE z AUTO MANUAL CLOCK SET — LTR SIZE z NORMAL 2× DEMO MODE z ON OFF WORLD TIME Meaning To display the remaining tape indication: • for about eight seconds after your camcorder is turned on and calculates the remaining amount of tape • for about eight seconds after a cassette is inserted and your camcorder calculates the remaining amount of tape • for about eight seconds after N is pressed in VCR mode • f
Changing the menu settings Icon/item BEEP Mode z MELODY POWER switch VCR CAMERA MEMORY VCR CAMERA MEMORY VCR CAMERA MEMORY CAMERA MEMORY CAMERA Customizing Your Camcorder Meaning To chime a melody in normal operations, and beep a warning sound for five seconds. NORMAL To beep in the following situations: turning on the power, pressing the start/ stop button, and when a warning message appears. OFF To cancel the melody, beep, and shutter click sound.
Resetting the date and time The default clock setting is set to Tokyo time for the models sold in Japan, and New York time for other models. If you do not use your camcorder for about four months, the date and time settings may be released (bars may appear) because the vanadium-lithium battery installed in your camcorder will have been discharged (p. 158). First, set the year, then the month, the day, the hour and then the minute. (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) Press MENU to display the menu in the standby mode.
— “Memory Stick” Operations — Using a “Memory Stick” – introduction You can record and play back still images on the “Memory Stick” supplied with your camcorder. You can easily play back, record or delete still images. You can exchange image data with other equipment such as a personal computer etc., using the Memory Stick Reader/Writer supplied with your camcorder or a PC card adaptor for Memory Stick (not supplied). On file format (JPEG) Your camcorder compresses image data in JPEG format (extension .
Using a “Memory Stick” – introduction Notes on image data compatibility •Image data files recorded on a “Memory Stick” by your camcorder conform to the Design Rules for Camera File Systems universal standard (DCF98 standard) established by the JEIDA (Japan Electronic Industry Development Association). You cannot play back on your camcorder still images recorded on other equipment (DCRTRV890E/TRV900/TRV900E or DSC-D700/D770) that does not conform to this universal standard.
Using a “Memory Stick” – introduction Inserting a “Memory Stick” Insert the “Memory Stick” with the Sony logo pointing toward the LCD panel and the b mark pointing inward. Access lamp Push the “Memory Stick” inward, then release your finger. The “Memory Stick” comes out a little. “Memory Stick” Operations To eject a “Memory Stick” Note The “Memory Stick” may pop out depending on the way you push it. When the access lamp is lit or flashing Never shake or strike your camcorder.
Using a “Memory Stick” – introduction Selecting the image quality mode You can select the image quality mode in still picture recording. The default setting is SUPER FINE. (1) Set the POWER switch to VCR or MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the right (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 QUALITY, then press the dial.
Using a “Memory Stick” – introduction 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 image quality mode selected. Details are shown in the table below. Image quality mode SUPER FINE FINE STANDARD Memory capacity Approx. 190 KB Approx. 100 KB Approx. 60 KB Note on the image quality mode indicator This is only displayed during recording.
Recording still images on a “Memory Stick” – Memory Photo recording You can record still images on 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 right (unlock) position. (2) Keep pressing PHOTO lightly until the desired still picture appears. The green z mark stops flashing, then lights up.
Recording still images on a “Memory Stick” – 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. Recording images continuously You can record still images continuously. Select one of the two modes described below before recording. Continuous mode [a] You can four record still images continuously.
Recording still images on a “Memory Stick” – Memory Photo recording (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the right (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 CONTINUOUS, then press the dial. (5) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired setting, then press the dial.
Recording still images on a “Memory Stick” – Memory Photo recording Note on using a video flash light (not supplied) The video flash light does not work in the continuous or multi screen mode if you install it to the intelligent accessory shoe. When shooting with the self-timer function or the Remote Commander The camcorder automatically records up to the maximum recordable number of still pictures. Self-timer memory photo recording You can make a memory photo recording with the self-timer.
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 recorded “Memory Stick” and a mini DV tape to be recorded into your camcorder. MEMORY OFF CAMERA (CHG) M. CHROM POWER VCR 7 MEMORY MEMORY MIX OFF CAMERA (CHG) 2 POWER VCR 1 “Memory Stick” Operations (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. (2) Press MEMORY MIX in standby mode. The last recorded or last composed image 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 M. LUMI C. CHROM M.
Recording an image from a mini DV tape as a still image Your camcorder can read moving picture data recorded on a mini DV tape and record it as a still image on a “Memory Stick.” Your camcorder can also take in moving picture data through the input connector and record it as a still image on a “Memory Stick.” Before operation Insert a recorded mini DV tape and a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to VCR. (2) Press N. The picture recorded on the mini DV tape is played back.
Recording an image from a mini DV tape as a still image Titles that are already recorded on mini DV tapes You cannot record the titles on a “Memory Stick.” 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 a still image from other equipment (1) Set the POWER switch to VCR on your camcorder and set DISPLAY in to LCD in the menu settings.
Recording an image from a mini DV tape as a still image When recording the image through the DV IN/OUT jack DV IN/OUT DV S VIDEO LANC DV IN/OUT : Signal flow i.
Copying still images from a mini DV tape – Photo save Using the search function, you can automatically take in only still images from mini DV tapes and record them on a “Memory Stick” in sequence. Before operation •Insert a recorded mini DV tape 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 mini DV tape – Photo save To cancel copying Press MENU. When the memory of the “Memory Stick” is full “MEMORY FULL” appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder, and the copying stops. Insert another “Memory Stick” and repeat the procedure from step 2. When the access lamp is lit or flashing Never shake or strike your camcorder. Also, do not turn the power off, eject the “Memory Stick” or remove the battery pack. Otherwise, the image data breakdown may occur.
Viewing a still picture – Memory Photo playback You can play back still images recorded on a “Memory Stick.” You can also play back six images at a time by selecting the index screen. Before operation Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to VCR or MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the right (unlock) position. (2) Press MEMORY PLAY. The last recorded image is displayed. (3) Press MEMORY +/– or +/– on the Remote Commander to select the desired still image.
Viewing a still picture – Memory Photo playback Screen indicators during still image playback 100–0002 6 / 15 MEMORY PLAY Image number/ Total number of recorded images Print mark Protect indicator Data file name “Memory Stick” Operations On data file name •When the hyphen is indicated between the directory and the file number, this data file name means that this file corresponds to the DCF98 standard.
Viewing a still picture – Memory Photo playback A red B mark appears above the image that is displayed before changing to the index screen mode. MEMORY – : to display the previous six images MEMORY + : to display the following six images If you select the desired image by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial, the selected image will be displayed on full screen.
Copying an image recorded on a “Memory Stick” to mini DV tapes You can copy still images or titles recorded on a “Memory Stick” to a mini DV tape. Before operation Insert a mini DV tape for recording and a “Memory Stick” for playback into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to VCR. (2) Using the video control buttons, search for a point where you want to record the desired still image. Set the mini DV tape to playback pause mode.
Copying an image recorded on a “Memory Stick” to mini DV tapes Note on the index screen You cannot record the index screen. Image data modified with personal computers or shot with other equipment You may not be able to copy them with your camcorder. If you press DISPLAY in standby or recording mode You can see memory playback and the file name indicators in addition to the indicators pertinent to mini DV tapes, such as the time code indicator.
Playing back images continuously – 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 right (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 right (unlock) position. (2) Play back the image you want to protect (p. 132). (3) Press MENU to display the menu. , then press the dial.
Deleting images You can delete images stored in a “Memory Stick.” 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 right (unlock) position. (2) Play back the image you want to delete (p. 132). (3) Press MEMORY DELETE. “DELETE?” appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. (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 right (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.
Deleting images To cancel deleting all the images in the “Memory Stick” Select RETURN in step 5 or 6, then press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.
Writing a print mark – Print mark You can specify the recorded still image to be printed out. This function is useful for printing out still images later. Your camcorder conforms with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standard for specifying the still images to print out. Before operation Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VCR. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the right (unlock) position. (2) Play back the image to be printed out (p. 132).
— 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. Sony mark to enjoy your camcorder fully. recommends that you use a tape with mark on the cassette is 4 Kb.
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 i.LINK Your camcorder is equipped with the DV input/output connector based on i.LINK (IEEE1394) standard. This section explains the specifications and features of i.LINK. What is i.LINK? i.LINK is a digital serial interface designed to integrate the devices equipped with i.LINK connector. By connecting i.LINK devices, i.LINK allows your device to: – Transmit and receive data such as digital audio and digital video signals in two ways – Control other i.
Troubleshooting If you run into any problem using your camcorder, use the following table to troubleshoot the problem. If the problem persists, disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. If “C:ss:ss” appears on the LCD screen, display window or in the viewfinder, the self-diagnosis display function has worked. See page 152. In the recording mode Symptom START/STOP does not operate. The power goes off.
Troubleshooting Symptom Some tiny white spots appear on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. Unknown pictures or messages are displayed on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. The click of the shutter does not sound. The image is not bright even if you use the video flash light. Cause and/or Corrective Actions • When the shutter speed is too low or the low lux mode is selected.
Troubleshooting Symptom Displaying the recorded date, date search function does not work. The new sound now being added, or that has been added to the recorded tape is not heard. The title is not displayed. The sound is muted or images do not appear when monitoring images through TV/VCR. Cause and/or Corrective Actions •The tape has no cassette memory. c Use a tape with cassette memory. (p. 67, 143) •CM SEARCH is set to OFF in the menu settings. c Set it to ON. (p.
Troubleshooting Symptom The cassette cannot be removed from the holder. The % and Z indicators flash and no functions except for cassette ejection work. indicator does not appear when using a tape with cassette memory. Remaining tape indicator is not displayed. Cause and/or Corrective Actions • The power source is disconnected. c Connect it firmly. (p. 9, 13) • The battery is dead. c Use a charged battery pack. (p. 9, 10) • Moisture condensation has occurred.
Troubleshooting Symptom The photo save function does not work. Cause and/or Corrective Actions •The write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to LOCK. c Set the tab to write. (p. 115) •The battery pack is dead. c Install a charged battery pack or use the AC power adaptor instead of the battery pack. (p. 9, 13) Others Symptom The title is not recorded. The cassette label is not recorded. While editing using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable), recording picture cannot be monitored.
Troubleshooting Symptom The Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder does not work. The picture from a TV or VCR does not appear even when your camcorder is connected to outputs on the TV or VCR. The melody or beep sounds for five seconds. You cannot charge the battery pack. The camcorder is immediately turned off even if the amount of the battery remaining time is enough to operate. No function works though the power is on. • Moisture condensation has occurred.
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 LCD screen, display window, or in the viewfinder. If a 5-digit code is displayed, check the following code chart. The last two digits (indicated by ss) will differ depending on the state of your camcorder.
Warning indicators and messages If indicators and messages appear on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder, check the following: See the page in parentheses “( )” for more information. Warning indicators E The battery is dead or nearly dead Slow flashing: •The battery is nearly dead. Depending on conditions, the E indicator may flash, even if there are five to 10 minutes remaining. If this flashes, we recommend that you charge the battery or install the charged battery.
Warning indicators and messages 100-0001 “(Warning indicators) Memory Stick” file error* Slow flashing: •File is broken. •File has no compatibility. “Memory Stick” format error* Fast flashing: •There are tow directories or more. •Data is broken. •“Memory Stick” is not formatted correctly (p. 110). Warning messages •CLOCK SET Reset the date and time (p. 114). •FOR “InfoLITHIUM” Use an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (p. 10). BATTERY ONLY •MEMORY FULL The “Memory Stick” is full in photo save function (p. 131).
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 Removing Dust from Inside the Viewfinder Before cleaning, remove the sticker below the viewfinder lens adjustment lever. (1) While holding down the hook 1, slide the eyecup in the direction of the arrow and remove it out 2. (2) Clean the surface with a commercially available blower. 1 2 Do step 1 above sliding the eyecup in the reverse direction of the arrow.
Maintenance information and precautions Charging the vanadium-lithium battery in your camcorder Your camcorder is supplied with a vanadium-lithium battery installed so as to retain the date and time, etc., regardless of the setting of the POWER switch. The vanadiumlithium battery is always charged as long as you are using your camcorder. The battery, however, will get discharged gradually if you do not use your camcorder.
Maintenance information and precautions •Do not let sand get into your camcorder. When you use your camcorder on a sandy beach or in a dusty place, protect it from the sand or dust. Sand or dust may cause your camcorder to malfunction, and sometimes this malfunction cannot be repaired. AC power adaptor Battery pack •Use only the specified charger or video equipment with the charging function.
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 Input/Output connectors S video input/output Input/output auto switch 4-pin mini DIN Luminance signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms, unbalanced Chrominance signal: 0.286 Vp-p, 75 ohms, unbalanced LCD screen Picture 2.5 type measured diagonally 49.9× 37.3 mm (2 × 1 1/2 in) Total dot number 200 640 (880 × 228) General Power requirements 7.2 V (battery pack) 8.4 V (AC power adaptor) Average power consumption (when using the battery pack) During camera recording using LCD 4.
— Quick Reference — Identifying the parts and controls Camcorder 1 9 2 0 3 qa 4 qs 5 qd 6 qf 7 qg 8 1 INDEX MARK button (p. 62) 8 BACK LIGHT button (p. 22) 2 Zoom ring (p. 20) 9 END SEARCH button (p. 25) 3 Focus ring (p. 58) 0 EDITSEARCH buttons (p. 25) 4 ND FILTER selector (p. 46) qa EXPOSURE dial (p. 44) 5 FOCUS selector (p. 58) qs EXPOSURE button (p. 44) 6 PUSH AUTO button (p. 58) qd Display window (p. 168) 7 FADER button (p. 38) qf OPEN button (p.
Identifying the parts and controls qh qj wh qk wj ql wk wl w; wa DISPLAY ws DATA CODE wd TITLE PLAY DIGITAL EFFECT MEMORY INDEX DELETE e; MEMORY MIX ea PICTURE EFFECT es wf ed wg ef wh Battery pack (p. 9) qj LCD screen (p. 17) wj ZEBRA selector (p. 47) qk LCD BRIGHT buttons (p. 18) wk RESET button (p. 151) ql VOLUME buttons (p. 26) wl MEMORY INDEX button (p. 133) w; MEMORY PLAY button (p. 132) e; MEMORY DELETE button (p. 139) wa DISPLAY button (p.
Identifying the parts and controls eg eh SLOW STOP REC REW AUDIO DUB PLAY FF ej PAUSE ek el r; ra eg Video control buttons (p. 26, 29, 83) C SLOW (slow playback) AUDIO DUB (dubbing) x STOP (stop) m REW (rewind) N PLAY (playback) M FF (Fast-forward) X PAUSE (pause) z REC (recording) The control buttons light up when you set the POWER switch to VCR. ej Camera recording lamp (p. 15) ek REC START/STOP (p.
Identifying the parts and controls rs td rd tf rf rg rh tg rj th rk tj rl tk t; tl ta y; ts ya ts “Memory Stick” slot (p. 117) rd Power zoom lever (p. 20) td Cassette lid (p. 14) rf PHOTO button (p. 31, 120) tf Hood cap (p. 15) rg BATT (battery) RELEASE lever (p. 9) tg PUSH button (p. 14) rh PROGRAM AE button (p. 56) th Grip strap rj AUTO LOCK selector (p. 43) tj LOCK switch (p. 15) rk WHT BAL button (p. 49) tk POWER switch (p. 15) rl AUDIO LEVEL button (p.
Identifying the parts and controls ys ua yd us yf ud yg uf yh ug yj uh yk uj yl uk u; ul i; ys Carrying handle uf Microphone (p. 94) yd Remote sensor ug S VIDEO ID-2 jack (p. 30, 33, 73, 87, 128) yf Camera recording lamp (p. 15) uh VIDEO ID-2 jack (p. 30, 33, 73, 87, 128) yg CUSTOM PRESET button (p. 53) uj AUDIO L/R jack (p. 30, 73, 87, 94) yh Viewfinder adjustment lever (p. 19) uk yj Hook for removing the viewfinder (p. 157) yk EJECT switch (p. 14) yl DC IN jack (p.
Identifying the parts and controls Remote Commander The buttons that have the same name on the Remote Commander as on your camcorder function identically to the buttons on your camcorder. 1 2 3 4 5 6 9 0 qa qs 7 8 qd 9 DATA CODE button (p. 27) 2 ZERO SET MEMORY button (p. 63) qs ./> buttons (p. 64, 66, 67, 69) 3 PHOTO button (p. 31, 120) qd AUDIO DUB button (p. 95) 0 START/STOP button (p. 15) qa Power zoom button (p.
Identifying the parts and controls To prepare the Remote Commander Insert two size AA (R6) batteries by matching the + and – polarities on the batteries to the + – marks inside the battery compartment. Notes on the Remote Commander •Point the remote sensor away from strong light sources such as direct sunlight or overhead lighting. Otherwise, the Remote Commander may not function properly. •Your camcorder works in the commander mode VTR 2.
Identifying the parts and controls Operation indicators 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 qa qs qd qf qg 1 2 0 min W T ST I L L 1 6 : 9 W I DE NEG . ART AUTO 6 0 AWB F11 0 dB JUL 4 2000 ND1 0:1 2:3 4 1 2 0 min Z ERO SE T MEMORY END SEARCH DV I N 1 6B I T 100–0019 1 2 : 0 5 : 5 6 AM Image quality mode indicator (p. 118) 2 Remaining battery time indicator (p. 21) qk Warning indicators (p. 153) 3 Zoom indicator (p. 20)/Exposure indicator (p. 44)/Data file name indicator (p. 115) ql Tape counter indicator (p.
Quick Function Guide Functions to adjust exposure (in the recording mode) •In insufficient light •In dark environments such as sunset, fireworks, or general night views •Shooting backlit subjects •In spotlight, such as at the theater or a formal event Low lux mode (p. 55) Sunset & moon mode (p. 55) BACK LIGHT (p. 22) SPOT LIGHT (p.
Index A, B A/V connecting cable ................................ 30, 73, 87 AC power adaptor ................ 10 Adjusting shutter speed ...... 45 Adjusting viewfinder ........... 19 AE SHIFT ............................... 53 Audio dubbing ...................... 93 AUDIO LEVEL ..................... 51 AUDIO MIX ........................ 109 Audio mode .......................... 111 AUTO SHTR ........................ 108 BACK LIGHT ........................ 22 Battery pack .............................
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