3-864-632-14 (2) 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-TRV900 Model No. AC-L10A Serial No. Serial No.
Welcome !! Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony Handycam VisionΤΜ camcorder. With your Handycam Vision, you can capture life’s precious moments with superior picture and sound quality. Your Handycam Vision 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 Before you begin Using this manual .............................................. 4 Checking supplied accessories ........................ 6 Basic operations Camera recording ............................................ 12 Attaching the lens hood ........................... 14 Using the zoom feature ............................ 14 Selecting the start/stop mode ................. 15 Shooting with the LCD screen ................ 16 Letting the subject monitor the shot .......
Before you begin Using this manual As you read through this manual, buttons and settings on the camcorder are shown in capital letters. e.g., Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. Note on Cassette Memory This camcorder is based on the DV format. You can only use mini DV cassettes with this camcorder. We recommend you to use a tape with cassette memory . The functions which depend on whether the tape has the cassette memory or not are: •End Search (p. 21, 24) •Date Search (p. 74) •Photo Search (p. 77).
Using this manual Precautions on camcorder care [a] Before you begin • The LCD screen and/or the color viewfinder are manufactured using high-precision technology. However, there may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (red, blue or green in color) that constantly appear on the LCD screen and/or in the viewfinder. These points are normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the recorded picture in any way. Over 99.99% are operational for effective use.
Checking supplied accessories Check that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder. 1 3 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 139) 5 Floppy disk adapter (1) (p. 91) 2 AC-L10A AC power adaptor (1), Power cord (1) (p. 8, 25) The shape of the plug varies from region to region. 6 A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 70, 82) 3 NP-F330 battery pack (1) (p. 7) 7 Shoulder strap (1) (p. 140) 8 Lens cap (1) (p. 12) 9 Lens hood (1) (p.
Getting started Installing and charging the battery pack Before using your camcorder, you first need to install and charge the battery pack. To charge the battery pack, use the supplied AC power adaptor. This camcorder operates only with the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack. “InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony Corporation. Installing the battery pack Attach the battery pack to the camcorder securely. 1 Getting started (1) Lift up the viewfinder.
Installing and charging the battery pack Charging the battery pack Charge the battery pack on a flat surface without vibration. The battery pack is charged a little in the factory. (1) Open the DC IN jack cover and connect the supplied AC power adaptor to the DC IN jack with the plug’s 4 mark up. (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. Remaining battery time is indicated by the minutes on the display window.
Installing and charging the battery pack Charging time Charging time * NP-F330 (supplied) 150 (90) NP-F530 210 (150) NP-F550 210 (150) NP-F730 300 (240) NP-F750/NP-F730H** 300 (240) NP-F930 390 (330) NP-F950 390 (330) Getting started Battery pack The time required for a normal charge is indicated in parentheses. * Approximate minutes to charge an empty battery pack using the supplied AC power adaptor. (Lower temperatures require a longer charging time.) ** NP-F730H is sold only in the U.S.
Installing and charging the battery pack Notes on remaining battery time indication during recording •Remaining battery time is displayed on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. However, the indication may not be displayed properly, depending on using conditions and circumstances. •When you close the LCD panel or open it, it takes about 1 minute for the correct remaining time to be displayed. To remove the battery pack Lift up the viewfinder.
Inserting a cassette You can use mini DV cassette with logo* only. Make sure that the power source is installed. * is a trademark. 1 2 3 Getting started (1) While pressing the small blue button on the EJECT switch, slide it in the direction of the arrow. The cassette compartment automatically opens. (2) Insert a cassette with the window facing out. (3) Close the cassette compartment by pressing the “PUSH” mark on the cassette compartment.
Basic operations Camera recording Make sure that the power source is installed and a cassette is inserted and that the START/ STOP MODE selector inside the LCD panel is set to . Before you record one-time events, you had better make a trial recording to make sure that the camcorder is working correctly. When you use the camcorder for the first time, power on it and reset the date and time to your time before you start recording (p. 118).
Camera recording To focus the viewfinder lens If you cannot see the indicators in the viewfinder clearly, or after someone else has used the camcorder, focus the viewfinder lens. Move the viewfinder lens adjustment lever so that the indicators in the viewfinder come into sharp focus. Basic operations Note on Standby mode If you leave the camcorder in Standby mode for 5 minutes while the cassette is inserted, the camcorder turns off automatically.
Camera recording Note on the beep sound Note that the beep sound is not recorded on the tape. If you do not want to hear the beep sound, select OFF in the menu system. Note on remaining tape indicator The indicator may not be displayed accurately depending on the tape. Though the indicator does not appear at the time of recording, it will appear in a few seconds. Attaching the lens hood To record fine pictures, we recommend you to attach the lens hood, no matter where you shoot.
Camera recording Zooming of more than 12x – digital zoom • If you set the D ZOOM function to ON in the menu system, you can perform zooming of more than 12x performed digitally. It is set to OFF at the factory. • You cannot use the digital zoom when you set PROG. SCAN to ON in the menu system. • The right side [a] of the power zoom indicator shows the digital zooming zone, and the left side [b] shows the optical zooming zone. If you set the D ZOOM function to ON, the [a] zone appears.
Camera recording Shooting with the LCD screen You can also record the picture while looking at the LCD screen. When using the LCD screen, the viewfinder turns off automatically except in mirror mode. You cannot monitor the sound from the speaker during recording. (1) While pressing OPEN, open the LCD panel. (2) Adjust angle of the LCD panel. The LCD panel moves about 90 degrees to this side and about 180 degrees to the other side. To adjust the brightness of the LCD screen, press LCD BRIGHT + or –.
Camera recording Letting the subject monitor the shot You can turn the LCD panel over so that it faces the other way and you can let the subject monitor the shot while shooting with the viewfinder. Basic operations Turn the LCD panel up vertically. When you turn the LCD panel 180 degrees, the indicator appears on the LCD screen (mirror mode) and the time code and remaining tape indicators disappear. You can also use the Remote Commander.
Camera recording Self-timer recording You can make a recording with the self-timer. This mode is useful when you want to record yourself. (1) Press (self-timer) to display (self-timer) on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder while the camcorder is in Standby mode. (2) Press START/STOP. Self-timer starts counting down to 10 with a beep sound. In the last two seconds of the countdown, the beep sound gets faster, then recording starts automatically at the time you set.
Hints for better shooting For hand-held shots, you will get better results by holding the camcorder according to the following suggestions: • Hold the camcorder firmly and secure it with the grip strap so that you can easily manipulate the controls with your thumb. [a] [a] Basic operations • Place your elbows against your side. • Place your left hand under the camcorder to support it. • Place your eye against the viewfinder eyecup. • Be sure not to touch the built-in microphone.
Hints for better shooting Place the camcorder on a flat surface or use a tripod Try placing the camcorder on a table top or any other flat surface of suitable height. If you have a tripod for a still camera, you can also use it with the camcorder. When attaching a non-Sony tripod, make sure that the length of the tripod screw is less than 9/32 inch (6.5 mm). Otherwise, you cannot attach the tripod securely and the screw may damage the camcorder.
Checking the recorded picture Using the EDITSEARCH, you can review the last recorded scene or check the recorded picture on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. (1) While pressing the small green button on the POWER switch, set it to CAMERA. (2) Press the РΠside of EDITSEARCH momentarily; the last few seconds of the recorded portion plays back (Rec Review). Hold down the Рside of EDITSEARCH until the camcorder goes back to the scene you want. The last recorded portion is played back.
Playing back a tape You can monitor the playback picture on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) Insert the recorded tape with the window facing out. While pressing OPEN, open the LCD panel. While pressing the small green button on the POWER switch, set it to VTR. Press 0 to rewind the tape. Press · to start playback. Adjust the volume using VOLUME +/– and the brightness of the LCD screen using LCD BRIGHT +/–.
Playing back a tape To view the playback picture in the viewfinder Close the LCD panel. The viewfinder turns on automatically. When using the viewfinder, you can monitor the sound only by using headphones. To view on the LCD screen again, open the LCD panel. The viewfinder turns off automatically. When you cannot see the LCD screen clearly Pull out the stand at the bottom to adjust the angle. Basic operations Stand Various playback modes To view a still picture (playback pause) Press P during playback.
Searching for the end of the picture You can go to the end of the recorded portion after you record and play back the tape. The tape starts rewinding or fast-forwarding and the last about 5 seconds of the recorded portion plays back. Then the tape stops at the end of the recorded picture (End Search). Open the LCD panel and press END SEARCH during recording standby. This function works when the POWER switch is set to CAMERA or VTR.
Advanced operations Using alternative power sources You can choose any of the following power sources for your camcorder: battery pack, house current, and 12/24 V car battery. Choose the appropriate power source depending on where you want to use your camcorder.
Using alternative power sources Using a car battery Use a DC adaptor/charger such as Sony DC-V700 (not supplied). Connect the car battery cord to the cigarette lighter socket of a car (12 V or 24 V). Connect the DC adaptor/charger and the camcorder using the DK-415 (supplied with DC-V700) connecting cord. This mark indicates that this product is a genuine accessory for Sony video product.
Changing the mode settings You can change some of the mode settings programed at the factory to further enjoy the features and functions of the camcorder. Just turn the control dial to select the menu items displayed on the LCD screen. You can make selections in the following order: the menu display n icons n items n mode settings. 1 CAMERA MENU VTR MANUA L S E T AUTO SHTR P ROG .
Changing the mode settings Selecting the mode setting of each item Menu items that can be modified differ depending on the setting of the POWER switch. The LCD screen shows only the items that you can operate at the moment. The menu items are categorized into nine groups signified by the nine icons described below. Items for the MANUAL SET menu AUTO SHTR •Select ON and the electronic shutter functions automatically when shooting in bright conditions.
Changing the mode settings AUDIO MIX* Select this item to adjust the balance between the stereo 1 and stereo 2 by turning the control dial. Items for the LCD/VF SET menu LCD B.L. • Normally select BRT NORMAL. • Select BRIGHT when the LCD screen is dark. The battery consumption increases by 10 to 20%. Even if you adjust the LCD B.L., the recorded picture is not affected. VF BRIGHT Close the LCD panel. Select this item to adjust the brightness of the viewfinder.
Changing the mode settings PHOTO SAVE Select this item to duplicate still pictures. See page 100 for details. Items for the CM SET menu CM SEARCH •Select ON to search using cassette memory. •Select OFF to search without using cassette memory. TITLEERASE Erase the title you have superimposed. TITLE DSPL •Select ON to display the title you have superimposed. •Select OFF not to display the title. TAPE TITLE Select this item to label the cassette tape.
Changing the mode settings TV INPUT Select 1, 2 or 3 of the video input on the TV which the AV cordless IR receiver (not supplied) is connected to when using the LASER LINK function. LTR SIZE • Normally select NORMAL. • Select 2X to display the selected menu item by twice size of the normal. Notes on DEMO MODE • DEMO MODE is set to STBY (Standby) at the factory.
Changing the mode settings * These settings return to the default 5 minutes or more after the power source is disconnected or battery is removed. As far as the other items without an asterisk are concerned, their settings are retained even when the power source is disconnected or battery is removed, as long as the vanadium-lithium battery is charged.
Photo recording You can record a still picture like a photograph for about seven seconds. This photo recording is useful when you want to enjoy a picture such as a photograph or when you print a picture using a video printer (not supplied). You can record about 510 pictures on a 60-minute tape in SP mode. Besides the operation described here, this camcorder can record a still picture on a PC card (not supplied), using the memory card slot (see page 102).
Photo recording Printing the still picture You can print a still picture by using the video printer (not supplied). Connect the video printer using the S video connecting cable (not supplied). Refer to the operating instruction of the video printer as well. Video printer LINE IN VIDEO S VIDEO S VIDEO AUDIO/VIDEO Ç : Signal flow (not supplied) If the video printer is not equipped with S VIDEO input Use the supplied A/V connecting cable.
Shooting with all the pixels – PROG. SCAN When modifying the digital images on your personal computer, set PROG. SCAN to ON before shooting. You can record the images on a mini DV tape frame by frame with higher resolution. Since the image taken in progressive mode does not go out of focus even in a pause, it is especially useful when you analyze high-speed actions such as sport scenes. 1 Press MENU to display the menu in Standby mode. , then press the dial.
Using the FADER function You can fade in or out to give your recording a professional appearance. When fading in, the picture gradually fades in while the sound increases. When fading out, the picture gradually fades out while the sound decreases. FADER [a] STBY REC OVERLAP (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 To cancel the fader function Before pressing START/STOP, press FADER until the fade indicator disappears. You cannot use the fader function in the following situations – The START/STOP MODE selector is set to ANTI GROUND SHOOTING or 5SEC. – The camcorder is in the photo recording. – A title is displayed on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. If the title is not necessary, erase it before using the fader function.
Shooting with backlighting When you shoot a subject with the light source behind the subject or a subject with a light background, use the BACK LIGHT function. Press BACK LIGHT. The c indicator appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. [a] BACK LIGHT [b] [a] Subject is too dark because of backlight. [b]Subject becomes bright with backlight compensation. After shooting Be sure to release this adjustment condition by pressing BACK LIGHT again. The c indicator disappears.
Using the wide mode function You can record a 16:9 wide picture to watch on the 16:9 wide-screen TV (16:9WIDE). The picture with black bands at the top and the bottom on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder [a] is normal. The picture on a normal TV [b] is horizontally compressed. You can watch the picture of normal images on a wide-screen TV [c]. [b] [a] 16:9 WIDE [c] Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. Press MENU to display the menu. Turn the control dial to select , then press the dial.
Enjoying picture effect Selecting picture effect You can make pictures like those of television with the Picture Effect function. [a] [b] [c] [d] NEG. ART [a] The color of the picture is reversed. SEPIA The picture is sepia. B&W The picture is monochrome (black and white). SOLARIZE [b] The light intensity is clearer, and the picture looks like an illustration. SLIM [c] The picture expands vertically. STRETCH [d] The picture expands horizontally.
Enjoying picture effect Using picture effect function (1) While in Standby mode, press PICTURE EFFECT. (2) Turn the control dial to select the desired picture effect mode. 2 SEPIA B&W 1 PICTURE EFFECT SOLARIZE Advanced operations NEG.ART SLIM STRETCH To return to normal mode Press PICTURE EFFECT so that the indicator disappears. Notes on the picture effect •When you turn the power off, the camcorder returns automatically to normal mode. •You cannot select SLIM and STRETCH when you set PROG.
Recording with various effects – digital effect With the following functions of Digital Effect, you can add various visual effects to the picture. The sound is recorded normally. STILL You can record a still picture to be superimposed on a moving picture. FLASH You can record still pictures successively at constant intervals. LUMI. You can replace a brighter portion of a still picture with a moving picture. TRAIL You can record the picture which leaves an incidental image, such as a trail.
Recording with various effects – digital effect 2,3 STILL FLASH LUMI. 1 OLD MOVIE 4 Advanced operations TRAIL DIGITAL EFFECT STILL IIIIIIII To cancel digital effects Press DIGITAL EFFECT so that the indicator disappears. Notes on digital effect • You cannot use the following functions while using the digital effect. – Functions using the FADER button – Functions using the PHOTO button • When you set the POWER switch to OFF, the digital effect will be canceled automatically.
Shooting with manual adjustment Under normal conditions, this unit automatically makes various adjustments as it shoots. However, you can adjust manually the following functions to your preference.
Shooting with manual adjustment AUTO LOCK 1 2 F5.6 0dB HOLD To return to automatic exposure mode Set AUTO LOCK selector to AUTO LOCK or press EXPOSURE to turn off the exposure indicator. Advanced operations 3 Notes •The control dial does not have a stop position. •If you press PROGRAM AE, the exposure comes back to automatic adjustment again. •When you adjust the exposure manually, you cannot use the BACK LIGHT function.
Shooting with manual adjustment 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. (1) Set AUTO LOCK selector to the center (auto lock release) position while the camcorder is in Standby mode.
Shooting with manual adjustment 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 being affected by ambient light. (With the ∑ indicator on the screen) (1) Shoot a white object such as paper fully on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. (2) Press the control dial. The ∑ indicator flashes quickly.
Shooting with manual adjustment Adjusting recording level You can adjust the recording sound level. Use headphones to monitor the sound when you adjust. (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. Press MENU to display the menu. , then press the dial. Turn the control dial to select Turn the control dial to select MIC LEVEL, then press the dial. Turn the control dial to select MANUAL, then press the dial. Turn the control dial to select LEVEL SET, then press the dial.
Shooting with manual adjustment Using the ND filter Using the ND filter (corresponds to 16% of the quantity of light), you can record a picture clearly, preventing the picture from going out of focus under bright conditions. When ND ON flashes on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder The ND filter is necessary. Press ND FILTER so that the ND ON indicator appears. The ND filter is now activated.
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 Steady Shot function When the Steady Shot function is working, the camcorder compensates for camera-shake. You can release the Steady Shot function when you do not need to use it. The indicator appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. Do not use the Steady Shot function when shooting a stationary object with a tripod. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. Press MENU to display the menu. , then press the dial.
Shooting with manual adjustment Adjusting AE shift (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. Press MENU to display the menu. , then press the dial. Turn the control dial to select Turn the control dial to select AE SHIFT, then press the dial. Turn the control dial to adjust brightness, then press the dial. Darker picture ˜ Brighter picture (6) Press MENU to erase the menu display.
Shooting with manual adjustment Adjusting gain shift (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. Press MENU to display the menu. , then press the dial. Turn the control dial to select Turn the control dial to select GAIN SHIFT, then press the dial. Turn the control dial to select –3dB, then press the dial. Press MENU to erase the menu display. 3,4 VTR POWER OFF CAMERA S E T D Z OOM 1 6 : 9W I DE S T E ADY SHOT AE SH I F T GA I N SH I F T F RAME REC I NT .
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. A: Aperture priority mode Selecting the aperture to determine the desired depth of field. Gain and the shutter speed are automatically set in combination with the aperture value to maintain appropriate exposure.
Using the PROGRAM AE function Using the PROGRAM AE function 1 AUTO LOCK Advanced operations (1) Set AUTO LOCK selector to the center (auto lock release) position while the camcorder is in Standby or Recording mode. (2) Press PROGRAM AE. (3) Turn the control dial so that the symbol of the desired PROGRAM AE mode matches the indicator on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. When you select the aperture priority mode or the shutter speed priority mode, press the control dial.
Using the PROGRAM AE function About the depth of field The depth of field is the in-focus range, measured from the distance behind a subject to the distance in front. The depth of field can vary with the iris (F value) and the focal length. Lowering the F value (large iris) reduces the depth of field. Raising the F value (small iris) provides a larger depth of field. Zooming in telephoto position offers a smaller depth of field while the depth of field in wide-angle position is greater.
Focusing manually When to use manual focus In the following cases you should obtain better results by adjusting the focus manually. [a] [b] [c] Advanced operations • Insufficient light [a] • Subjects with little contrast — walls, sky, etc. [b] • Too much brightness behind the subject [c] • Horizontal stripes [d] • Subjects through frosted glass • Subjects beyond nets, etc.
Focusing manually Adjusting focus manually When focusing manually, first focus in telephoto before recording, and then reset the shot length. (1) Slide FOCUS down to MANUAL. The f indicator appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. (2) Turn the focus ring to focus on the subject. 1 FOCUS AUTO 2 MANUAL INFINITY PUSH AUTO To focus in infinity Slide FOCUS to INFINITY. indicator appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder.
Interval recording You can make a time-lapse recording by setting the camcorder to automatically record and standby sequentially. You can achieve an excellent recording for flowering, emergence, etc., with this function. (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) VTR POWER VTR 9 POWER 1 I NTERVA L OFF OFF MENU MEMORY CAMERA MEMORY CAMERA 2,8 6 1 3,4 CAMERA S E T CAMERA S E T I NT . REC I NTERVA L REC T I ME RE TURN 3 0 SEC 3 4 CAMERA S E T I NT . REC I NTERVA L REC T I ME RE TURN 0 .
Interval recording To cancel the interval recording •Set INT.REC to OFF in the menu system. •Set the POWER switch to OFF, VTR or MEMORY. To stop the interval recording momentarily and perform normal recording Press START/STOP. You can perform the normal recording only once. To cancel the normal recording, press START/STOP again. During the interval recording mode The INTERVAL indicator appears. Notes on interval recording •You cannot do interval recording with photo 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 you to use a tripod, and to operate the camcorder using the Remote Commander in steps 6 and 7. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. Press MENU to display the menu. , then press the dial. Turn the control dial to select Turn the control dial to select FRAME REC, then press the dial.
Cut recording To cancel the cut recording •Set FRAME REC to OFF in the menu system. •Set the POWER switch to OFF, VTR, or MEMORY. Notes on cut recording •The last recorded cut is longer than other cuts. •The proper remaining tape time is not indicated if you use this function continuously.
Superimposing a title If you use a tape with cassette memory, you can superimpose the titles 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 from eight preset titles and two original (CUSTOM TITLE) to superimpose over the picture.
Superimposing a title Notes on superimposing a title •If you have not given any custom title, “– – – – ...” appears on the display. •The FADER function works while the title is displayed, however, the title does not fade. •If you display the menu or title menu while superimposing a title, the title is not recorded while the menu or title menu is being displayed.
Superimposing a title Erasing a title (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) Press MENU to display the menu. Turn the control dial to select , then press the dial. Turn the control dial to select TITLEERASE, then press the dial. Turn the control dial to select the title you want to erase, then press the dial. Make sure the title is the one you want to erase, then press the control dial again. Press MENU to erase the menu display. MENU 2,3 CM S E T CM S E A R C H T I T L EERASE T I T L E DSP L TAPE T I TLE ERASE A L L .
Making a custom title If you use a tape with cassette memory, you can make up to two titles and store them in the camcorder. We recommend you to set the POWER switch to VTR or eject the cassette before you begin. Your title can have up to 20 characters. (1) Press TITLE to display the title menu. (2) Turn the control dial to select , then press the dial. (3) Turn the control dial to select the first line (CUSTOM1) or second line (CUSTOM2), then press the dial.
Making a custom title To edit a title you have stored In step 3, select CUSTOM1 or CUSTOM2, depending on which title you want to edit, then change the title. If you take 5 minutes or longer to enter characters while a cassette is in the camcorder The power goes off automatically. Characters you have entered remain. Set the POWER switch to OFF once, then to CAMERA, then proceed from step 1. To erase a character Advanced operations In step 4, turn the control dial to select [M] then press the dial.
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 turn the power on, the label is displayed on the LCD screen, in the viewfinder, or on the TV screen. (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) Insert the cassette you want to label. Set the POWER switch to VTR. Press MENU to display the menu. , then press the dial.
Labeling a cassette To erase a character In step 6 turn the control dial to select [ M ], 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 the mark appears in step 5 The cassette memory is full. If you erase the title in the cassette, you can label it.
Watching on a TV screen Connect the camcorder to your TV or VCR to watch the playback picture on the TV screen. When monitoring the playback picture by connecting the camcorder to your TV, we recommend you to use house current for the power source. Connecting directly to a TV or VCR with Audio/Video input jacks Open the jack cover and connect the camcorder to the inputs on the TV by using the supplied A/V connecting cable. Set the TV/VCR selector on the TV to VCR. Turn down the volume of the camcorder.
Watching on a TV screen Using the AV cordless IR receiver LASER LINK Once you connect the AV cordless IR receiver (not supplied) having the LASER LINK mark to your TV or VCR, you can easily view the picture on your TV. For details, refer to the operating instruction of the AV cordless IR receiver. LASER LINK is a system which transmits and receives a picture and sound between video mark by using infrared rays. equipment having the To play back on a TV (1) Set the POWER switch on the camcorder to VTR.
Viewing the picture with the picture effect You can play back recorded images with the picture effect. The available picture effects are NEG. ART, SEPIA, B&W and SOLARIZE. During playback, press PICTURE EFFECT. See page 40 for details on the picture effect. PICTURE EFFECT NEG . ART To return to normal mode Press PICTURE EFFECT so that the indicator disappears. If you turn the power off or stop playing back The picture effect is automatically canceled.
Viewing the picture with the digital effect You can play back recorded images with the digital effect. The available digital effects are STILL, FLASH, LUMI. and TRAIL. (1) During playback, press DIGITAL EFFECT. (2) Turn the control dial to select the desired digital effect mode. (3) Press the control dial. The digital effect indicator lights up and the bars appear. The still picture is stored in memory in the STILL or LUMI. mode. (4) Turn the control dial to adjust the effects.
Searching the boundaries of recorded tape with date – date search You can search for the boundaries of recorded tape with date – Date Search function. To search the beginning of the specific date and play back from the point, there are two ways: •Using cassette memory, you can select the date displayed on the LCD screen. •Without using cassette memory. You can only operate with the Remote Commander.
