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Sony DCR-PC330 Operation Manual

1. L Touch PEN 2 Touch SELF TIMER If the item is not displayed on the screen touch A If you cannot find it touch MENU and select it from the CAMERA SET menu taal60min 2016 FINE SELF TIMER OFF 3 Touch ON then ox appears 2016 FINE 200 4 Press PHOTO You will hear a beep sound counting down for about 10 seconds The count down indication begins from 8 The image is recorded When bars of HIH disappears the image is recorded on the Memory Stick To cancel the count down Touch RESET To cancel the self timer Follow steps 1 and 2 then select OFF in step 3 gt continued Recording 31 Bulpiooey i Recording a still image ona Memory Stick while recording movies on a tape The image size is set to 640 x 480 If you want to record a still image in a different size use the Memory photo recording function p 28 PHOTO Recording is complete when the scrolling stops To record still images in standby mode Press and hold PHOTO lightly Check the image and press it fully Notes e You cannot record a still image on a Memory Stick during the following operations 16 9 WIDE mode Progressive recording mode Memory overlap MEMORY MIX function SMTH INT REC Smooth interval tape recording e Titles ar
2. 4 Touch gt n play to start playback To adjust the volume 1 Touch P VENU 2 Touch VOLUME If the item is not displayed on the screen touch AZ If you cannot find it touch MENU and select it from the STANDARD SET menu Adjust the volume by touching decrease increase then touch yoegheld i amp To stop playback Touch m stop To pause Touch gt n pause during playback Touch it again to restart the playback Playback stops automatically when the pause mode continues for more than 5 minutes To fast forward or rewind Touch fast forward or rewind in stop mode To review movies on the viewfinder Close the LCD panel Then extend the viewfinder gt continued Playback 45 Indicators displayed during tape playback 0 00 00 15 60min e 60min E mo n be PMEU 1 Remaining battery Recording mode SP or LP Tape transport indicator 4 Time code hour minute second frame or tape counter hour minute second Personal Menu button p 56 6 Video operation buttons Playing back in various modes To fast forward or rewind during playback Picture search Keep on touching fast forward or rewind during playback To resume normal playback release the button To view the picture while fast forwarding or rewinding Skip scan Touch fast forward or rewind while fast forwarding or rewinding the
3. Notes e You cannot dub the index screen e You may not be able to dub images modified on your computer or recorded with other camcorders on your camcorder e You cannot dub MPEG movies on the tape Dubbing selected scenes from a tape Digital program editing You can select up to 20 scenes programs and record them in the desired order to other recording device such as VCRs or to a Memory Stick inserted in your camcorder When you are recording on a Memory Stick skip steps 1 and 2 and start from Recording the selected scenes as programs p 95 Delete unwanted scene Results of editing Step 1 ce Preparing your camcorder and VCR for operation Follow the steps below when you are performing a digital program edit for the first time to a tape ina VCR You can skip this setting if you have set up the VCR by the following procedure before Notes e You cannot perform the Digital program editing on a VCR that does not support IR SETUP codes e The operating signal for the Digital program editing cannot be transferred via the LANC jack I Connect your VCR to the camcorder as a recording device p 86 You can use either the A V connecting cable or the 1 LINK cable to make the connection The dubbing procedure is easier with the i LINK connection 2 Prepare your VCR e Insert a cassette for recording e Set the input selector to input mode if your VCR has one 3
4. Point where the playback starts To cancel the operation Press STOP on the Remote Commander Notes set to ON by default p 74 e The Title search will not function correctly when there is a blank section between recorded sections on the tape Searching for a scene by date of recording Date search When you are using a cassette with Cassette Memory you can locate a scene by the recording date cl SEARCH is set to ON by default When you are using a cassette that does not have Cassette Memory you can locate the point where the recording date changes SEARCH M lt lt Pl STOP 1 Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to select the PLAY EDIT mode 2 Press SEARCH M on the Remote Commander repeatedly to select DATE SEARCH 3 Press F previous P1 next on the Remote Commander to select a recording date When your cassette has Cassette Memory Present point on the tape DATE SEARCH 4 0 00 00 00 1 JAN 4 04 2 _JAN 4 04 3 JAN 5 04 yoegheld i Point where the playback starts Playback starts automatically from the beginning of the selected date When your cassette does not have Cassette Memory Playback starts automatically from the point where the date changes Each time you press the button the previous or the next date will be searched for and displayed To cancel the operation Press STOP on the Remote Commande
5. Recording in dark DIACES nightshot etc You can record subjects in dark places such as when capturing the face of your baby sleeping with the NightShot Super NightShot or Color Slow Shutter function The Color Slow Shutter function enables you to record in color NIGHTSHOT NIGHTFRAMING Set the NIGHTSHOT NIGHTFRAMING switch to NIGHTSHOT and NIGHTSHOT appear To cancel NightShot set the NIGHTSHOT NIGHTFRAMING switch to green To record clearer pictures on the tape oo Super NightShot The picture will be recorded at a maximum of 16 times the sensitivity of NightShot recording 1 Slide the POWER switch to select the CAMERA TAPE mode 2 Set the NIGHTSHOT NIGHTFRAMING switch to NIGHTSHOT OQ and NIGHTSHOT appear 3 Touch 4 Touch SUPER NS If the item is not displayed on the screen touch A If you cannot find it touch MENU and select it from the CAMERA SET menu 5 Touch ON then Ox S O appears To cancel Super NightShot follow steps 3 and 4 then select OFF in step 5 Or set the NIGHTSHOT NIGHTFRAMING switch to green To record a clearer picture in color on the tape Color Slow Shutter 1 Slide the POWER switch to select the CAMERA TAPE mode 2 Make sure the NIGHTSHOT NIGHTFRAMING switch is set to green 3 Touch 4 Touch COLOR SLOW S If the item is not displayed on the screen touch
6. gd O o 9u 19 4 YOINH i 3 Place a new button type lithium battery with the side facing up Q G W 4 Insert the battery case back into the Remote Commander until it clicks continued Quick Reference 131 132 WARNING Battery may explode if mistreated Do not recharge disassemble or dispose of in fire Notes on the Remote Commander A button type lithium battery CR2025 is used in the Remote Commander Do not use batteries other than CR2025 Point the remote sensor away from strong light sources such as direct sunlight or overhead lighting Otherwise the Remote Commander may not function properly The Remote Commander may not function properly when the remote sensor is obstructed with a conversion lens optional When you are operating with the Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder your VCR may also operate In that case select a commander mode other than VTR 2 for your VCR or cover the sensor of your VCR with black paper Quick Reference Indicators for the LCD screen and viewfinder Following indicators will appear on the LCD screen and viewfinder to indicate the state of your camcorder Example Indicators in the CAMERA TAPE mode Time code p 51 Tape counter p 51 Self diagnosis p 111 Picture number p 49 Exposure adjustment scale Indicators 60Min PAL STBY REC STD FINE L20416 L 640 A300 Bme gt 107 107 ci l d16b 60min
7. 0 60 240 8 Touch L to select the average number value for CUT IN then touch ok The calculated start position for recording is set O Touch CUT OUT 60min F CUT OUT 0 60 240 10 Touch to select the average number value for CUT OUT then touch OK The calculated stop position for recording is set 11 Touch END twice Recording the selected scenes as programs When you are performing a digital program edit for the first time to a tape in a VCR go through the procedures described in Steps 1 and 2 p 91 to p 94 beforehand 1 Prepare a cassette or a Memory Stick Insert a tape to be played back into the camcorder When you are recording on a tape insert a cassette for recording into your VCR When you are recording on a Memory Stick insert a Memory Stick into your camcorder 2 Touch A 3 Touch MENU t16O0min P STILL SET MOVIE SET SOALL ERASE O MEMORY SET 4 Touch to select S PLAY then touch 0K EDIT aa AUD DUR CTRL PROG T 5 Touch 4 to select PROG EDIT then touch ox PROG EDIT 0 00 00 00 LENO Select the media OTHER MEMORY DEVICE STICK 6 Touch the desired item When you are recording on a tape in the VCR Touch OTHER DEVICE
8. 3 Touch a 4 Touch 101 0002 y 2 10 107 SET PRO PRINT TECT MARK T PB DELETE FOLDER 5 Touch PRINT MARK gt aR PRINT MARK 6 Touch the image that you want to print out later 101 0002 Y 2 10 107 BY appearsonthe selected image 101 0002 Y 2 10 M 7 Touch 0K 8 Touch END To cancel the Print mark Follow steps 1 to 5 then touch the image to cancel the Print mark y disappears from the image Troubleshooting persists remove the power source and contact your Sony dealer Troubl eshoot j ng f c 00 00 is displayed on the LCD screen or the viewfinder the self diagnosis display function is activated See page 111 If you run into any problem using your camcorder use the following table to troubleshoot the problem If the problem for details Overall operations Symptom Cause and or Corrective Actions The power does not turn on e The battery pack is discharged running low or not attached to the camcorder gt Attach a charged battery pack to the camcorder p 13 gt Use the AC Adaptor to connect to the wall outlet p 16 The camcorder does
9. L Touch PEN PRGRAM AE 2 Touch P MENU SET UP If the desired menu is not displayed on the screen touch A until the menu is displayed t60min amp P MENU SET UP ADD DELETE RESET 3 Touch RESET ta6Omin amp RESET Initialize CAMERA TAPE mode s P MENU setting 4 Touch YES tai6Omin amp RESET Are you sure NO YES 5 Touch YES The Personal Menu settings return to the default settings To cancel initialization touch NO 6 Touch Using the Menu 85 nual ay buisy i Dubbing Editing Connecting to a VCR or TV Connecting with an i LINK cable A V jack hen you have an S video jack on your V or VCR 2 S video ER A V connecting cable supplied 1 mN Signal flow The supplied A V connecting cable has a video plug and an S video plug for the video connection 2 This connection produces higher quality DV format pictures When there is an S video jack on the device to be connected connect the S video plug to that jack instead of using the yellow video plug The audio will not be output when you connect with the S video plug alone Notes on A V jacks e Use the A V connecting cable to connect your camcorder to other devices Before connecting make sure the DISPLAY setting in the STANDARD S
10. gt continued Using the Menu 61 nual y buisy i DIGITAL ZOOM 16 9 WIDE Using the Menu You can select the maximum zoom level in case you want to zoom to a level greater than 10 times while recording on a tape Note that the image quality decreases when you are using the digital zoom This function is useful when recording enlarged pictures of a distant subject such as a bird The right side of the bar shows the digital zooming zone The zooming zone appears when you select the zooming level gt OFF Select to deactivate the digital zoom Up to 10 times zoom is performed optically 20 x Select to activate the digital zoom 10 times through 20 times zoom is performed digitally 120 x Select to activate the digital zoom 10 times through 120 times zoom is performed digitally You can record a 16 9 wide picture on the tape to watch on a 16 9 wide screen TV 16 9WIDE mode With this function ON your camcorder offers even wider angles when you move the power zoom lever to the W side than recording in OFF When you connect your camcorder to the S video input jack of a TV compatible with the ID 1 ID 2 system and play the tape the TV switches to full mode automatically Refer also to the manuals supplied with your TV When viewed on the LCD screen viewfinder When viewed on a 16 9 wide screen TV When viewed on a standard TV Picture appears in full screen when the wide screen TV
11. If you cannot find it touch MENU and select it from the CAMERA SET menu 5 Touch ON then 0K 9 appears To cancel Color Slow Shutter follow steps 3 and 4 then select OFF in step 5 Notes e Do not use the NightShot Super NightShot function in bright places This may cause a malfunction The Color Slow Shutter function may not operate correctly in total darkness When you are recording in a place with no light at all use the NightShot or Super NightShot functions You cannot use the Super NightShot Color Slow Shutter function together with FADER function Digital effect You cannot use the Color Slow Shutter function together with PROGRAM AE Manual exposure Flexible spot meter When using the Super NightShot or Color Slow Shutter function the shutter speed of your camcorder changes depending on the brightness The motion of the picture may slow down at this time Adjust the focus manually when it is hard to focus automatically Do not cover the infrared port with your fingers or other objects Remove the conversion lens optional if it is attached Adjusting the focus The focus is adjusted automatically in the default setting Adjusting the focus for an off center subject SPOT FOCUS You can select and adjust the focal point to aim it at a subject not located in the center of the screen 1 Touch during recording or in the standby mode 2 Touch S
12. PROG EDIT START When you are recording ona Memory Stick 1 Touch MEMORY STICK PROG EDIT 0 00 00 00 MARK IMAGE IN START SIZE UNDO f 2min lt ill lt gt gt TOTAL 0 00 00 SCENE 0 Ca Jee ure E 2 Touch IMAGE SIZE repeatedly to select the desired image size 7 Search for the beginning of the first scene that you want to dub on your camcorder then pause playback You can adjust the position with frame Bunipa 6uiqqnq i 8 Touch MARK IN The starting point of the first program is set and the upper part of the program mark changes to light blue IMAGE SIZE appears when recording on a Memory Stick PROG EDIT MARK OUT START anz 9 Search for the end of the first scene that you want to record on your camcorder then pause playback You can adjust the position with frame continued Dubbing Editing 95 10 Touch MARK OUT The ending point of the first program is set and the lower part of the program mark changes to light blue PROG EDIT Pil 0 00 00 00 START SET UNDO gt gt 11 Repeat steps 7 to 10 and create programs 1 2Set your VCR to recording pause Skip this step if you are
13. REX enano 40 M Main sound See MULTI SOUND Manual exposure EXPOSURE 33 Manual focus 36 Memory Chroma key M CAM CHROMA 42 Memory Luminance key M CAM LUML 41 MEMORY MIX 41 Memory Overlap OVERLAP 004 39 Memory photo 28 48 Memory Stick General information 117 Inserin i assa 21 Number of pictures EE as Made itt 25 29 Menu CAMERA SET 58 EDITIPLA Y wx cicieascicd 73 MEMORY SET 64 MENU ROTATE 81 PICT APPLI scr nucs 68 Selecting items 56 STANDARD SET 77 TIME LANGU 82 Mirror mode siaindaditeue 26 Moisture condensation 122 MONOTONE 00 c000 38 MOSAIC FADER 38 MOVIE SET pendien 65 MPEG assan i eee 117 MULTI SOUND Ci N NEW FOLDER 66 NightFraming 38 INTENISNOE eenean 34 NightShot Light NS LIGH Dessen 61 NORMAL FADER 38 INSEES Gad erate coe 115 O OLD MOVIE 00 40 p PA Lescsarore innana 115 PB FOLDER iscisnustccas 67 Personal Menu P MENU 56 Picture effect PICT EFFECT herabea 68 Picture search n 46 Playback VAR SPD PB Double speed 46 Frae a 46 RGEVCESCiiciactoraveassannct 46 SOW ara 46 Playback zoom PB ZOOM Janine 51 Playing time 000 15 Power m0de cceeeeeeee 16 Print mark
14. decrease increase to adjust the following For M lt CAM LUMI The color scheme of the bright area in the still image which is to be swapped into a movie When you want to record only the still image stored on the Memory Stick to a tape touch on the screen in M lt CAM LUMI until the bar indicator is extended fully to the right side For CAM lt M CHROMA The color scheme of the blue area in the movie For M lt CAM CHROMA The color scheme of the blue area in the still image which is to be swapped into a movie 8 Touch twice M appears 9 Start recording When you are recording on a tape Press START STOP When you are recording ona Memory Stick Press PHOTO fully To cancel MEMORY MIX Follow steps 1 to 4 then touch OFF in step 5 Notes e When the overlapping still image has a large amount of white the image in the thumbnail screen may not be clear e When you use the MEMORY MIX function in the mirror mode p 26 the picture on the LCD screen appears normally without being mirror reversed e You may not be able to play back pictures modified on your computer or recorded with other camcorders on your camcorder Tip The supplied SPVD 010 USB Driver CD ROM contains sample images for use in MEMORY MIX operations Refer to the supplied Computer Applications Guide for details Searching for the starting point POWER switch Searchin
15. 16 bits Fs 48 kHz stereo Chrominance signal 0 286 Vp p 75Q ohms unbalanced Video signal NTSC color EIA standards Usable cassette Audio signal 327 mV at output impedance more than 47 KQ kilohms Input impedance uonewoju eUO IPpy i Mini DV cassette with the JY mark more than 47 kQ kilohms Output impedance printed with less than 2 2 kQ kilohms Tape speed DV input output SP Approx 18 81 mm s 4 pin connector LP Approx 12 56 mm s Headphones jack Recording playback time using a DVM60 Stereo minijack 9 3 5 mm cassette LANC jack oP pom Stereo mini minijack 2 5 mm LP 90 min USE Jack Fast forward rewind time using a DVM60 mini B cassette MIC jack l l Approx 2 min 40 s Minijack 0 388 mV low impedance with DC Viewfinder 2 5 to 3 0 V output impedance 6 8 kQ Electric viewfinder color kilohms 9 3 5 mm Stereo type Image device 5 9 mm 1 3 type CCD Charge Coupled Device Gross Approx 3 310 000 pixels Effective still Approx 3 050 000 pixels Effective movie Approx 2 050 000 pixels Lens Carl Zeiss Vario Sonnar T Combined power zoom lens Filter diameter 37 mm 1 1 2 in 10 x Optical 120 x Digital LCD screen Picture 6 2 cm 2 5 type Total dot number 211 200 960 x 220 gt continued Additional Information 125 General Power requirements DC 7 2 V battery pack DC 8 4 V AC Adaptor Average power consumption when using the battery pack During camera record
16. Insert it so that the lt mark is at the bottom left corner Push in until it clicks 10 Quick Start Guide 3 Start recording while checking the subject on the LCD screen The date and time is not set up in the default setting To set the date and time see page 18 Remove the lens cap Press OPEN and open the LCD panel While pressing the green button slide the POWER switch repeatedly until the CAMERA MEMORY lamp lights up The power turns on Press PHOTO lightly A short beep sound is heard VOBENS when the focus is adjusted we POWER TAPE O CHG So ftemory Press PHOTO fully A A shutter sound is heard and the still image is recorded 4 View the recorded picture on the LCD screen Slide the POWER switch repeatedly until the PLAY EDIT lamp lights up Touch ps Als The most recently recorded CAMERAm POWER image is displayed O TAPE J O CHG MEMO a I l Touch next or previous to view images in sequence To turn off the power slide the POWER switch up to CHG JPB mma name f JCF CE PMEU OFF Quick Start Guide 11 Getting started Step 1 Checking supplied items Make sure you have following items supplied with your camcorder The number in parentheses indicates the number of that item supplied Memory Stick 16MB 1 Sa AC Adaptor 1 Power cord 1 Lens cap
17. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult a Sony dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help The interface cable supplied must be used with the equipment in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules Notes on use Note on Cassette Memory Your camcorder is based on the DV format You can use only mini DV cassettes in your camcorder Use of mini DV cassettes with Cassette Memory is recommended as you can use Title search p 54 Date search p 55 il TITLE p 74 CI TAPE TITLE p 76 Cassettes with Cassette Memory are marked with CIII Notes on recording e Before starting to record test the recording function to make sure the picture and sound are recorded without any problems Compensation for the contents of recordings cannot be provided even if recording or playback is not possible due to a malfunction of the camcorder storage media etc TV color systems differ depending on the country regions 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 copyright laws Notes on the LCD panel
18. a5 Touch to move to either the previous or the next folder Image delete button Print mark still images only p 102 9 Image protection mark p 101 Data file name 11 Personal Menu button Index screen display button Tape playback select button Picture select button Note e Folders that you have created on a computer renamed folders and modified pictures may not appear on the screen Tip e Once you record a picture in a folder the same folder will be set as the default folder for playback You can select a playback folder in the menu p 67 Playing back in various modes from a Memory Stick Using the screen in step 4 in Viewing recordings on a Memory Stick p 48 the following operations are available To search for a scene in a movie You can divide a movie into a maximum of 60 scenes in order to start playback from a particular scene The number of scenes you can divide the movie into depends on the length of the movie 1 Touch previous next to select a scene from which to start the playback fai6Omin 8320 MOV00002 MPEG 1 2 10000 MEMORY PLAY Ti Le L gt P MENU 2 Touch wecr To display 6 pictures at a time including movies Index Screen Touch Previous 6 pictures gt mark Next Movie mark 6 pictures The pi
19. data for tape only are recorded automatically on the recording media without being displayed on the screen You can view this information during playback by pressing DATA CODE on the screen p 51 Recording for a longer time To record for a longer time on a tape In the STANDARD SET menu select F REC MODE then LP p 77 In the LP mode you can record 1 5 times longer than you can when recording in the SP mode A tape recorded in the LP mode should be played back only on this camcorder To record for a longer time ona Memory Stick In the 3 MEMORY SET menu select MOVIE SET IMAGE SIZE then 160 x 112 p 65 The number of pictures you can record on a Memory Stick varies depending on the image size and the recording environment Refer to the following list for approximate length of time you can record movies on a Memory Stick formatted on your camcorder Image size and time hour minute second 320 x 240 160 x 112 ICE IN 8MB 00 01 20 00 05 20 320 x 240 160 x 112 H320 meo 16MB 00 02 40 00 10 40 supplied 32MB 00 05 20 00 21 20 64MB 00 10 40 00 42 40 128MB 00 21 20 01 25 20 256MB 00 42 40 02 50 40 MSX 256 512MB 01 25 20 05 41 20 MSX 512 1GB 02 50 40 11 22 40 MSX 1G Using zoom When the CAMERA TAPE mode is selected you can choose zoom to magnification levels greater than 10 times and from that point activate the digital zoom DIGITAL
20. 48 Playback 3 Touch tal 6Omin Cgo 1 10 00 gt 101 0001 MEMORY PLAY T The most recently recorded picture appears on the screen 4 Touch previous next to select a picture When you view a movie touch when the selected movie appears on the screen Selected playback folder ta160min 420 MOVO00002 MPEG To adjust the volume of movies 1 Touch P VENU 2 Touch VOLUME If the item is not displayed on the screen touch AZ If you cannot find it touch MENU and select it from the STANDARD SET menu 3 Adjust the volume by touching decrease increase then touch n To stop or pause movies Touch MPEG n Touch it again to restart the playback To delete pictures See Deleting recorded pictures p 99 Indicators displayed during Memory Stick playback 1 Remaining battery 2 Still image size Picture number Total number of recorded pictures in the current playback folder 4 Folder name Playing time movies only 6 Previous next folder indicator The following indicators appear when the first or last picture of the current folder is displayed and when there are multiple folders on the same Memory Stick lt z Touch to move to the previous folder 5 Touch to move to the next folder
21. Cassette Memory 5 76 ALL ERASE still image 65 Expanded focus EXP FOCUS arcana 60 F PADER sisartieascreteeescetcsets 38 BILE NO aane 66 Fine FINE See Image quality QUALITY Finger TES wscceth Geascaterencen 4 PUS Meenen a aN 30 FLASH LEVEL 60 Flash motion FLASH 40 FLASH SET 60 Flexible spot meter SPOT METER Jantes en 33 FOCS eS 35 Folder See NEW FOLDER See PB FOLDER See REC FOLDER FORMAT oeiee 66 117 Frame playback 46 Frame recording FRAME REC haaten 70 F l charg eaen 13 G Grip Del aerea 4 H Headphones jack 129 HOLOGRAM AP 37 61 PEINE osoa a eenerrs 121 i LINK cable 86 91 ID 1 ID 2 system 62 Image protection 101 Image quality QUALITY cee cetacean ena ase 29 65 Image size IMAGE SIZE E E E S 29 65 Index SCTCEN nsn 49 InfoLITHIUM battery Paek ractt eaccatee a 119 Infrared ray emitter 92 Intelligent accessory shoe P EA 97 128 Interval photo recording INT RECS EE kasoa 72 J TIPE G orenean a 117 L CANG meneen 129 LANGUAGE 82 Language LANGUAGE 22 LCD back light LCD BL SRA SH Joranas 78 LCD BACKLIGHT switch sche OE AEE EE A 127 LCD brightness LCD BRIGH FP sicesscesecantccsses 17 ECD COLOR sj ievauaete 78 LED Screen aeo 3 ECDIV FESE Troienn 78 LP Long Play See Recording mode REC MODE Luminance key LUMI
22. G53 MEMORY SET p 64 STANDARD SET p 77 O TIME LANGU p 82 er CI ALL ERASE foREC MODE AUDIO MoA UL VOLUME MULT ND 5 Select the desired item with V E then touch 0K You can also touch the item directly to select it You can scroll and see all items The available menu items vary depending on the power mode of your camcorder Unavailable items will not be displayed 60min amp 0 00 00 00 REMOTE CTRL ON 6 Select the desired setting changes to Ok If you decide not to change the setting touch to return to the previous screen faigOmin amp 0 00 00 00 REMOTE CTRL OFF 7 Touch then to hide the menu screen You can also touch return to go back a screen each time you touch the button To use the short cuts of the Personal Menu You can customize the short cuts p 83 1 Touch P VENU 2 Touch the desired item 3 Select the desired setting then touch Tips When the PLA Y EDIT mode is selected touch on the screen displayed after step 1to display the video operation screen Touch to return to the previous screen e It is convenient if the items you often use appear as short cuts on the Personal Menu To customize the Personal Menu see page 83 Using the Menu 57 nua y Buisy i 58 Using the CAM ERA SET me n u vary depending on the power mode of your
23. Large 1 Attached to the camcorder D 2 Lens hood 1 and Lens cap Small 1 Use the lens hood to record under strong light such as under the sun When you use the lens hood use the small lens cap See page 127 on how to replace the lens cap Note when you use a filter optional the shadow of the lens hood may appear on the screen Also if you force the lens hood on you may not be able to remove it again Getting started Wireless Remote Commander 1 A button type lithium battery is already installed Rechargeable battery pack NP FM30 1 Battery terminal cover 1 CD ROM SPVD 010 USB Driver 1 Cleaning cloth 1 Camera Operations Guide This manual 1 Computer Applications Guide 1 Step 2 Charging the battery pack You can charge the battery by attaching the InfoLITHIUM battery pack M series to your camcorder Notes e You cannot use batteries other than the InfoLITHIUM battery pack M series p 119 Do not short circuit the DC plug of the AC Adaptor with any metallic objects This may cause a malfunction e Use a nearby wall outlet when using the AC Adaptor Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet immediately if any malfunction occurs DC IN jack Power cord _ ss 4m To the wall outlet AC Adaptor 1 Slide the battery release lever and remove the battery terminal cover Battey release lever 2 Attach the
24. This is not a malfunction e The tape you are playing was recorded without setting the date and time e A blank section on the tape is being played e The data code on a tape with a scratch or noise cannot be read e The cassette was ejected after recording when using a cassette without Cassette Memory p 116 e The cassette is new and has nothing recorded e There is a blank section in the beginning or middle of the tape This is not a malfunction e The tape was recorded in a TV color system other than that of your camcorder This is not a malfunction p 115 gt continued Troubleshooting Bunooysejqnol i 107 Memory Stick Cause and or Corrective Actions Cannot operate functions using the Set the POWER switch to the CAMERA MEMORY or PLAY EDIT Memory Stick mode p 16 gt Insert a Memory Stick into your camcorder p 21 e The Memory Stick was formatted on a personal computer gt Format it on your camcorder Note that all recorded data will be deleted p 66 Cannot record on the Memory Release the lock on the write protect tab of the Memory Stick p 118 Stick gt The capacity is full Delete unnecessary pictures recorded on the Memory Stick p 99 Format the Memory Stick on your camcorder or insert another Memory Stick p 66 The 1OOMSDCP folder is selected You cannot record pictures to the 1OOMSDCP folder This folder is used
25. in the STANDARD SET menu p 77 Recording movies I Connect your TV or VCR to your camcorder p 86 2 If you are recording from a VCR insert a cassette Bunipa 6uiqqnq i 3 Slide the POWER switch to select the PLAY EDIT mode 4 Operate your camcorder to record movies When recording on a tape 1 Touch PMENU 2 Touch fee REC CTRL If the item is not displayed on the screen touch A If you cannot find it touch MENU and select it from the EDIT PLAY menu p 73 3 Touch REC PAUSE When recording on a Memory Stick 1 Touch P MENU 2 Touch MENU 3 Select the 8 EDIT PLAY menu then H REC CTRL gt continued Dubbing Editing 87 to record the scene and select other scene 5 Start playing the cassette on your as described above VCR or select a TV program iii The picture played on the connected device appears on the LCD screen of your camcorder Touch REC START at the point you want to start recording 7 Stop recording When recording on a tape Touch LE stop or REC PAUSE When recording on a Memory Stick Touch REC STOP 8 Touch S then XJ Tips e The DV IN indicator appears when you connect your camcorder and other devices via an i LINK cable This indicator may also appear on your TV e When recording movies on a Memory Stick you can skip step 4 and press START STOP in step 6
26. o on 102 PROGRAM AE 4 58 Program edit PROG EDIT eai a 73 Progressive recording mode PROGRE REC 21 R REC FOLDER 67 Rec TEVIC Weeren ienna 44 Recording capacity Display aa 24 REMAINING 65 80 Recording lamp REC LED EA EATR TA 80 Recording mode REC MODE s sccceaes 24 11 Recording time 15 25 Red eye reduction REDEYE REDUC ionnan 61 Remote Commandet 131 REMOTE CTRL 80 Remote sensor 6 128 RESE iatctoncaren tet 129 Resize RESIZE 100 S S video 2 cceecneecee ves 53 86 Self diagnosis display 111 Self timer recording SELF TIMER 06 26 31 SHARPNESS eeeeeeees 60 SKID SCA sn 46 SLIDE SHOW 69 Slow shutter SLOW SHUT ER koaa 40 Smooth interval tape recording SMTH INT REC eree 70 Smooth transition See END SEARCH SP Standard Play See Recording mode REC MODE SPOT FOCUS sascisoicex 35 Standard STANDARD See Image quality QUALITY STEADYSHOT 63 Stereo monaural ei STILE aaa 40 Still image format 117 ST Te SEW uea e 64 Sub sound See MULTI SOUND Super NightShot 34 T Tape COUnter siascsecaczeasiestinn 24 Telephoto See Zoom Dime COdC siie 24 Title Cassette Memory TAPE TITL Evie 76 TITE ERASE 442233 75 fll i fy 0 E een 74 TITLE DIS cciasceees 75 Title SCARE Micki oa
27. 101 Cannot mark pictures for print Release the lock on the write protect tab of the Memory Stick p 118 gt Perform the operation again on the index screen p 102 e The maximum number of pictures you can mark for print is 1000 e Movies cannot be marked for print Cannot resize pictures e Pictures recorded on other devices may not be resized This is not a malfunction e Movies cannot be resized The data file name is not indicated e Only the file name is displayed if the directory structure does not correctly conform to the universal standard e The file is damaged e The file format is not supported on your camcorder p 117 108 Troubleshooting Symptom The data file icon flashes Cause and or Corrective Actions e The file is damaged e The file format is not supported on your camcorder p 117 Dubbing Editing Pictures from connected devices are not displayed on the LCD screen or the viewfinder Cannot dub correctly using the A V connecting cable Pictures from connected devices are not displayed correctly New sound added to a recorded tape is not heard A title is not recorded A cassette label is not recorded The title is not displayed Cause and or Corrective Actions Set DISPLAY to LCD PANEL in the a STANDARD SET menu p 81 gt Set VIDEO INPUT to the appropriate signal the SET menu p 79 Set VIDEO INPUT to the appropriate sign
28. 6 Aperture value Appears only during tape playback 3 Touch DATA CODE If the item is not displayed on the screen touch 4 If you cannot find it touch MENU and select it from the Note STANDARD SET menu e Camera setting data do not appear when movies on a Memory Stick are played back 60mi SP gt 0 00 00 00 ye DATA CODE OFF Tips e Exposure een value OEV appears when a TIME Memory Stick is played back CAMERA e 4 appears for the picture recorded using flash DATA 4 Select CAMERA DATA or DATE TIME then touch ox t6O0min amp gt 0 00 00 00 cr To hide the date time the camera settings data Follow steps 2 and 3 and select OFF in step 4 Camera settings data display In the date time data display the date and time is displayed in the same area If you record the picture without setting the clock and will appear 1 SteadyShot off 2 Exposure White balance 4 Gain 52 Playback Playing the picture on a TV A V jack mN Signal flow The supplied A V connecting cable has a video plug and an S video plug for the video connection 2 This connection produces higher quality DV format pictures When there is an S video jack on the device to be connected connect the S video plug to that jack instead of using the yellow
29. 92 and set the IR SETUP code Dubbing sound to a recorded tape Preparing for audio recording To the intelligent accessory shoe Internal microphone PLUG IN POWER MIC plug yellow Nn Signal flow Record audio in one of the following ways e Using the internal microphone no connection required e Connecting a microphone optional to the MIC jack e Connecting a microphone optional to the intelligent accessory shoe e Connecting audio device to your camcorder using an A V connecting cable The audio input to be recorded takes precedence over others in the order of MIC jack gt intelligent accessory shoe A V jack internal microphone Do not connect the S video plug black and the Video Audio device such as CD MD players You can record additional audio to the original sound on the tape You can add sound to a tape already recorded in the 12 bit mode without erasing the original sound OMIC PLUG IN POWER jack Microphone optional A V connecting cable supplied Audio L white red Notes e You cannot record additional audio When the tape is recorded in the 16 bit mode When the tape is recorded in the LP mode When your camcorder is connected via the i LINK cable On blank sections of the tape When the write protect tab of the cassette is set to SAVE When you are using the A V
30. Memory Stick refer also to the Memory Stick section p 108 Symptom Cause and or Corrective Actions Cannot play back Horizontal lines appear on the picture The displayed pictures are not clear or do not appear Fine patterns flicker diagonal lines look jagged No sound or only a low sound is heard The sound breaks off Cannot perform the Date search with the recording date displayed on the screen is displayed on the screen END SEARCH does not work END SEARCH does not work correctly Noises appear and is displayed on the screen gt If the tape has reached the end rewind the tape p 45 Clean the head using the cleaning cassette optional p 123 gt Adjust SHARPNESS to the soften side in the CAMERA SET menu before recording p 60 gt Set MULTI SOUND to STEREO in the STANDARD SET menu p 77 gt Turn up the volume p 45 gt On the a STANDARD SET menu adjust AUDIO MIX from the ST2 additional sound side until the sound is heard appropriately p 78 gt When you are using an S VIDEO plug make sure the red and white plugs of the A V connecting cable are connected as well p 53 Clean the head using the cleaning cassette optional p 123 gt Use a cassette with Cassette Memory p 116 Set c SEARCH to ON in the f EDIT PLAY menu p 74 e There is a blank section in the beginning or middle of the tape
31. Prepare your camcorder playing device e Insert a cassette for editing e Slide the POWER switch to select the PLAY EDIT mode 4 Touch A 5 Touch MENU 0 00 00 00 xX MEMORY SET STILL SET MOVIE SET ALL ERASE O 6 Touch a to select 58 PLAY then touch 0K EDIT 7 Touch 4 to select PROG EDIT then touch ox PROG EDIT 0 00 00 00 END Select the media OTHER MEMORY DEVICE STICK gt continued Dubbing Editing 91 Bunipa 6uiqqnq i 8 Touch OTHER DEVICE PROG EDIT 0 00 00 00 MARK EDIT IN START SET UNDO TOTAL 0 00 00 00 SCENE 0 lt gt i gt e 9 Touch EDIT SET PROG EDIT EDIT SET an N CON TROL CUT IN 60min F 0 00 00 00 CONTROL IR i LINK 1 1 Select i LINK or IR When connecting with an i LINK cable Touch i LINK then OK Go on to Step 2 Adjusting the synchronization of the VCR p 94 When connecting with an A V connecting cable Touch IR then Ok Follow the procedure described in To set the IR SETUP code p 92 Dubbing Editing To set the IR SETUP code When you connect with an A V connecting cable you need to check the IR SETUP code sign
32. Recording movies You can record movies on a tape or a Memory Stick Before recording follow steps 1 to 7 in Getting started p 12 p 22 When you are recording on a tape movies will be recorded along with stereo sound When you are recording on a Memory Stick the movie will be recorded with monaural sound Camera recording lamp POWER switch OPEN START STOP 1 Remove the lens cap Pull the lens cap string down and attach it to the grip belt 2 Press OPEN and open the LCD panel 3 Select the recording mode oo To record on a tape Slide the POWER switch until the CAMERA TAPE lamp lights up and your camcorder is set to the standby mode Slide the POWER switch while pressing the green button MODE xl CAMERA POWER ZOTAPE O CHG MEMORY o lt _ To record on a Memory Stick MPEG MOVIE EX Slide the POWER switch repeatedly until the CAMERA MEMORY lamp lights up and the currently selected recording folder appears on the screen Slide the POWER switch while pressing the green button CAMERA POWER mare OCHG 7 O MEMORY GENE 4 Press START STOP Recording starts REC appears on the LCD screen and the Camera recording lamp lights up Press START STOP again to stop recording To check the most recently recorded MPEG movie lt 1 Review Touch L amp Playback starts automatically Touch again to return to standby To delet
33. Recording still images I Perform steps 1 to 3 in Recording movies p 87 2 Play the video or receive the TV program you want to record The pictures on the VCR or TV appear on the screen of your camcorder 3 Press PHOTO lightly at the scene you want to record Check the image and press it fully The image is not recorded unless you press PHOTO fully Release it if you do not want 88 Dubbing Editing Dubbing pictures from a tape toa Memory Stick You can record movies with sound recorded in monaural or still images fixed to image size 640 x 480 on a Memory Stick Make sure you have a recorded tape and a Memory Stick inserted into your camcorder 1 Slide the POWER switch to select the PLAY EDIT mode 2 Search and record the scene you want to record When recording a still image 1 Touch gt n play to playback the tape 2 Press PHOTO lightly at the scene you want to record Check the image and press it fully 205 CAPTURE C40 FINE When recording a movie 1 Touch P MENU 2 Touch MENU 3 Select the Gg EDIT PLAY menu then H REC CTRL 4 Touch gt n play to playback the tape E REC CTRL gt REC START 0 00 00 00 0 00 00 1 f 2min 2 E 5 Touch REC START at the point you want to start recording 6 Touch REC STOP at the point you want to stop
34. ZOOM p 62 Occasional use of the zoom is effective but use it sparingly for best results JT 80 cm approx 2 5 8 feet I Or NP The minimum distance required between your camcorder and the subject to get a sharp focus in that position of the lever gt continued Recording 29 Bulpiooey i Move the power zoom lever slightly for a slower zoom Move it further for a faster zoom To record wider range of view Move the power zoom lever towards W The subject appears farther away Wide angle To record closer view Move the power zoom lever towards T The subject appears closer Telephoto Recording in mirror mode You can turn the LCD panel towards the subject so that you and your subject can share the image being recorded You can also utilize this function when recording yourself to keep the attention of small children attracted to the camcorder while you record them Extend the viewfinder Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder then rotate it 180 degrees towards the subject A mirror image of the subject appears on the LCD screen but the picture will be normal when recorded Recording Using the self timer With the self timer you can start recording after a delay of about 10 seconds START STOP 1 Touch 2 Touch SELF TIMER If the item is not displayed on the screen touch If you cannot find it touch MENU a
35. application or disconnect and connect the USB cable again For customers in the U S A and CANADA CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT FULLY INSERT RECYCLING LITHIUM ION BATTERIES Lithium Ion batteries are recyclable You can help preserve our environment by returning your used rechargeable batteries to the collection and recycling location nearest you For more information regarding recycling of rechargeable batteries call toll free 1 800 822 8837 or visit http www rbrc org Caution Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium Ion batteries Memory Stick This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 For customers in the U S A If you have any questions about this product you may call Sony Customer Information Center 1 800 222 SONY 7669 The number below is for FCC related matters only Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name SONY Model No DCR PC330 Responsible Party Sony Electronics Inc Address 680 Kinderkamack Road Oradell NJ 07649 U S A Telephone No 201 930 6972 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules O
36. audio on the blank portion of a tape Cassette Memory is full Cannot record 44 1 kHz audio on a Memory Stick Smooth interval rec error Already added to CAMERA TAPE mode s P MENU Already added to CAMERA MEMORY mode s P MENU Already added to PLAY EDIT mode s P MENU dq Dirty video head Use a cleaning cassette 4 The strobe cannot charge Not available Corrective Actions References e You tried to play back or record on a Memory Stick during USB Streaming e You cannot create folders exceeding 999MSDCF gt You cannot delete the created folders using your camcorder You will have to format the Memory Stick p 66 or delete them using your computer gt See page 97 gt See page 97 gt See page 97 gt See page 97 gt See page 76 gt See page 70 e The video head may be dirty gt Use a cleaning cassette optional gt See page 123 gt See page 30 Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad Power supply You can use your camcorder in any country regions using the AC Adaptor supplied with your camcorder within AC 100 V to 240 V 50 60 Hz Use a commercially available AC plug adaptor a if necessary depending on the design of the wall outlet b metoo AC L15A L15B a b On TV color systems Your camcorder is an NTSC system based camcorder If you want to view the playback picture on a TV it must be an NTSC system based TV see
37. battery pack by sliding it in the direction of the arrow until it clicks 3 With the lt 4 mark on the DC plug facing the jack cover connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack on your camcorder lt mark 4 Connect the power cord to the AC Adaptor 5 Connect the power cord to the wall outlet gt continued Getting started payejs Bunjey i 6 Slide the POWER switch up to CHG OFF The CHG charge lamp lights up and charging starts O TAPE ote O MEMORY l o aa POWER ware POW JEF After charging the battery The CHG charge lamp turns off when the battery is fully charged Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack To remove the battery pack POWER switch Battery release lever 1 Set the POWER switch to CHG OFF 2 Slide the battery release lever and slide the battery pack out After removing the battery pack e Always attach the terminal cover to protect the battery terminal If you do not use the battery pack for a long time use up the battery pack completely before storing it See page 120 about storage of the battery pack Getting started To check the remaining battery Battery Info DISPLAY BATT INFO OPEN POWER switch You can check the battery s current charge level and its current remaining recording time both during charging or when the power is turned off 1 Set the POWER switch to OFF CHG 2 Press OPEN and open the LCD pan
38. cannot be adjusted any closer Tips for focusing manually e It is easier to focus on the subject when you use the zoom function Move the power zoom lever towards T telephoto to adjust the focus and then towards W wide angle to adjust the zoom for recording e When you want to record a close up image of a subject move the power zoom lever towards W wide angle to fully magnify the image then adjust the focus To use the expanded focus lt 1 It will be easier to confirm the focus setting by enlarging the image during manual focusing When the CAMERA MEMORY lamp is on set EXP FOCUS in the CAMERA SET menu to ON p 60 When you rotate the focus ring Q amp appears and the image will be displayed at twice its original size To adjust the focus automatically Press FOCUS again amp Tip e The focal distance information for when it is dark and hard to adjust focus appears for 3 seconds in the following cases It will not be displayed correctly if you are using a conversion lens optional When the focus mode is switched from automatic to manual When you rotate the focus ring Using supplementary light to focus on a still image lt HOLOGRAM AF HOLOGRAM AF emitter When you are recording in a dark place you can use the HOLOGRAM AF light to focus on subjects until the focus is fixed The maximum focal distance for the HOLOGRAM AF light is about 2 5 m 8 feet HOLOGRAM AF is s
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40. connected via an i LINK cable or recording on a Memory Stick 13 Touch START START Pil 0 00 00 00 ENGAGE CANCEL REC PAUSE EXEC TOTAL 0 00 00 25 SCENE 3 ANV 14Touch EXEC A search for the beginning of the first program starts then the recording starts SEARCH appears during the search and EDITING appears during editing SEARCH x1 0 00 00 00 SCENE 0 3 CANCEL When a program is recorded the program mark changes from orange to light blue When all programs have been recorded the program editing operation stops automatically To cancel recording touch CANCEL Dubbing Editing To end Digital program editing Touch END To save a program without using it to record Touch END in step 13 The program is stored in memory until the cassette is ejected To erase programs 1 Follow steps 1 to 6 in Recording the selected scenes as programs p 95 then touch UNDO 2 Touch DEL 1MARK to erase the last set program Or touch ALL ERASE to erase all the programs 3 Touch EXEC The programs are deleted To cancel this operation touch CANCEL Notes e You cannot set starting point or ending point on a blank section of the tape If there is a blank section the total time may not appear correctly e When you cannot operate the device correctly using an i LINK cable connection select IR in step 11 on p
41. directly to the LCD screen Use cleaning paper moistened with the liquid On adjustment of the LCD screen CALIBRATION The buttons on the touch panel may not work correctly If this happens follow the procedure below It is recommend you connect your camcorder to the wall socket using the supplied AC Adaptor during the operation 1 Slide the POWER switch up to CHG OFF 2 Eject the cassette and Memory Stick from your camcorder then disconnect any connecting cables except the AC Adaptor from your camcorder 3 Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to select the PLAY EDIT mode while pressing DISPLAY BATT INFO on your camcorder then press and hold DISPLAY BATT INFO for about 5 seconds 4 Touch the x displayed on the screen with the corner of the supplied Memory Stick The position of the x changes CALIBRATION If you did not press the right spot start from Step 4 again Note e You cannot calibrate the LCD screen if you have rotated the LCD panel and set it with the LCD screen facing out Cleaning the casing If the casing is soiled clean the camcorder body with a soft cloth lightly moistened with water Avoid the following as they may damage the finish Using solvents such as thinner benzine alcohol chemical cloths volatile materials like insecticide continued Additional Information uo1ewoju eUO IPpy i 123 124 Leaving the case in contact wit
42. for playback only The HOLOGRAM AF light is not e The focus is automatically adjusted if the HOLOGRAM AF light reaches emitted on the center of the subject the subject This is not a malfunction p 37 The HOLOGRAM AF lightis blurred Wipe the HOLOGRAM AF emitter with a dry cloth and it is hard to adjust the focus The pictures are not played back in Pictures recorded on other devices may not appear in the actual size This the actual size is not a malfunction Image data cannot be played back e Image data cannot be played back when you modify files or folders or edit the data on a computer The file name flashes in that case This is not a malfunction p 119 e Pictures recorded on other devices may not appear in the actual size This is not a malfunction Pictures cannot be deleted Release the lock on the write protect tab of the Memory Stick p 118 Cancel image protection on the picture p 101 e The maximum number of pictures that you can delete at one time is 100 Delete them in groups of less than 100 pictures each Cannot format the Memory Stick Release the lock on the write protect tab of the Memory Stick p 118 Cannot delete all pictures at once Release the lock on the write protect tab of the Memory Stick p 118 Image protection cannot be applied Release the lock on the write protect tab of the Memory Stick p 118 gt Perform the operation again on the index screen p
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44. indicator e When the power goes off even though the remaining battery time indicator indicates that the battery pack has enough power to operate charge the battery pack fully again The indication on the remaining battery time will be indicated correctly Note however that the battery indication will not be restored if it is used in high temperatures for a long time or if left in a fully charged state or when the battery pack is frequently used Use the remaining battery time indication as a guide to the approximate shooting time The amp mark that indicates low battery flashes even if there are still 5 to 10 minutes of battery time remaining depending on the operating conditions or ambient temperature and environment About storage of the battery pack e If the battery pack is not used for a long time fully charge the battery pack and use it on your camcorder once a year to maintain the proper function To store the battery pack remove it from your camcorder and put it in a dry cool place Additional Information e To completely use up the battery pack on your camcorder leave your camcorder in tape recording standby until the power goes off without a cassette inserted About battery life e The battery life is limited Battery capacity drops little by little as you use it more and more and as time passes When the available battery time is shortened considerably a probable cause is that the battery pack has reached
45. movie with the subject against a blue background Only the blue area of the movie will be swapped with the still image Movie Still image gt continued Recording 41 Bulpooey i 42 M lt CAM CHROMA Memory Chroma key You can have the movie swap into the blue area of a still image such as an illustration or into a frame with a blue area enclosed by the frame Still image Movie 1 Check that you have a Memory Stick with the still image to be superimposed and a tape only if you are recording on tape in your camcorder 2 Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to select the CAMERA TAPE mode when you are recording on a tape or the CAMERA MEMORY mode when you are recording on a Memory Stick 3 Touch PMEU 4 Touch MEMORY MIX If the item is not displayed on the screen touch A If you cannot find it touch MENU and select it from the FR amp PICT APPLI menu The still image stored in the Memory Stick will be displayed on the thumbnail screen Thumbnail screen M CAM OFF W LUMI La M CAM CHROMA CAMeM J CHROMA 5 Touch L to select the still image to overlap Recording 6 Touch the desired effect The still image is superimposed on the movie which is currently displayed on the LCD screen 60min amp STBY 0 00 00 MEMORY MIX CAM M CHROMA p e 7 Touch
46. not operate even Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet or remove the battery when the power is set to on pack then reconnect it after about one minute If the functions still do not work press the RESET button using a sharp pointed object If you press the RESET button all settings including the clock setting except the Personal Menu items are reset A clattering noise is heard when the e This is because some lens functions on your camcorder use a linear camcorder is handled with the mechanism This is not a malfunction POWER switch set to CHG OFF or in the PLAY EDIT mode The supplied Remote Commander gt Set REMOTE CTRL on the STANDARD SET menu to ON does not function p 80 Insert batteries into the battery holder with the polarities correctly matching the marks If this still does not solve the problem insert new batteries since the batteries are dead p 131 Remove any obstructions between the Remote Commander and the remote sensor The camcorder gets warm e This is because the power has been turned on for a long time This is not a malfunction gt continued Troubleshooting Bunooysejqnol i 103 Batteries Power sources The CHG charge lamp does not light while the battery pack is being charged The CHG charge lamp flashes while the battery pack is being charged The battery pack is quickly discharged The remaining battery time indicator does not
47. only WIPE fade in only _ iz J s a DOT FADER fade in only 1 Slide the POWER switch to select the CAMERA TAPE mode 2 Touch in the standby mode to fade in or during recording to fade out 3 Touch FADER If the item is not displayed on the screen touch A If you cannot find it touch MENU and select it from the FRR PICT APPLI menu tig6Omin F STBY FADER OFF a 0 00 00 NORMAL OFF FADER MOSAIC MONO FADER TONE OK 60min F STBY a 5 press START STOP The fader indicator stops flashing and disappears when the fade is complete To cancel the operation In step 3 touch OFF Note e You cannot use the FADER function together with Super NightShot function Color Slow Shutter function Digital effect SMTH INT REC Smooth interval tape recording FRAME REC Frame recording O Tip e You can also select the fade in effect while recording When you stop the recording the screen turns blue to store its last image from which you can fade into the continuing recording Fading in from still image on the Memory Stick Memory overlap You can fade in from the still image on the Memory Stick to the movie currently being recorded on the tape Still image Movie i e Check that you have a Memory S
48. or Corrective Actions Clean the gold plated connector of the cassette p 117 gt Set so REMAINING to ON on the G23 STANDARD SET menu to always display the remaining tape indicator p 80 gt Use a cassette with Cassette Memory p 116 Erase unnecessary titles when the Cassette Memory is full p 75 Set the write protect tab to REC p 116 Cause and or Corrective Actions gt See page 22 gt The camcorder is in DEMO MODE The DEMO MODE is automatically displayed when you leave the camcorder for 10 minutes after selecting CAMERA TAPE without inserting a cassette or Memory Stick Touch on the LCD screen or insert a cassette or Memory Stick to cancel DEMO MODE You can also set DEMO MODE to OFF on the menu p 72 Refer to the indicator list p 133 Touch the LCD panel lightly gt Press DISPLAY BATT INFO or DISPLAY on the Remote Commander p 51 gt Adjust the screen CALIBRATION p 123 Extend the viewfinder p 17 gt Use the viewfinder lens adjustment lever to adjust the lens p 17 Close the LCD panel The picture is not displayed in the viewfinder when the LCD panel is open p 17 gt continued Troubleshooting Bunooysejqnoly i 105 Recording If you are using a Memory Stick for recording refer also to the Memory Stick section p 108 Symptom Cause and or Corrective Actions The tape does not start when you Slide the POWER swi
49. or when you are operating with the Remote Commander The images may flicker or discolor when you select HIGH SPEED e EXP BRKTG will not function when you have space for fewer than 3 images remaining on the Memory Stick e When it is hard to see the difference between the images recorded in EXP BRKTG mode on the LCD screen connect your camcorder to your TV or a computer 64 Using the Menu QUALITY m IMAGE SIZE MOVIE SET HIM AGE SIZE REMAINING gt FINE FINE Select to record still images with the fine image quality compressed to about 1 4 STANDARD Select to record still images with the standard image quality STD compressed to about 1 10 gt 2016 x 1512 Select to record still images for playing on a large screen This setting Loo4 6 can be selected only in the CAMERA MEMORY mode 640 x 480 Le 40 Select to record many still images or for playing on a small screen gt 320 x 240 Select to record movies for playing on a large screen or to record fa a clearer pictures 160 x 112 fmt Select to record for longer time L E E nual y buisy i gt AUTO Select to display the remaining capacity of the Memory Stick in the following cases e After inserting a Memory Stick with the POWER switch in the CAMERA MEMORY mode for about 5 seconds e When the remaining capacity of the Memory Stick is less than 2 minutes after the CAMERA MEMORY mode is selected
50. played back during the search L Slide the POWER switch to select the CAMERA TAPE mode 2 Touch t160min P STBY 0 00 00 cry EDIT Recording 3 Keep touching to go backward to go forward and release it at the point where you want the recording to start Reviewing the most recently recorded scenes Rec review You can view a few seconds of the scene recorded just before you stopped the tape I Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to select the CAMERA TAPE mode 2 Touch t160min amp STBY 0 00 00 cr G 3 Touch once The last few seconds of the most recently recorded scene are played back Then your camcorder is set to the standby mode Playback Viewing movies recorded ona tape Make sure you have a recorded cassette inserted into your camcorder Some of the operations are possible using the Remote Commander or using the touch panel When you want to play back recordings on your TV see page 53 OPEN P MENU POWER switch 1 Press OPEN and open the LCD panel 2 Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to select the PLAY EDIT mode Slide the POWER switch while pressing the green button CAMERA POWER O TAPE O CHG MEMORY Nn a 3 Touch rewind to go to the point you want to view t160min amp lt lt 0 00 00 00 cri 60min PAMENU
51. recording T Touch E stop to stop tape playback 8 Touch E then X Notes The Data code and titles recorded on the tape cannot be recorded on the Memory Stick The time and date the picture is recorded on the Memory Stick will be recorded e The sound is recorded in 32kHz monaural Tips e You can also record a movie by pressing START STOP during tape playback e For the recording time of movies see page 25 Dubbing Editing 89 Bunipa 6uiqqnq i Dubbing still images from a Memory Stick to a tape You can record still images on a tape Make sure you have the Memory Stick with the images and a tape inserted into your camcorder L Slide the POWER switch to select the PLAY EDIT mode 2 Search for the point where you want to start dubbing by touching rewind or fast forward then touch m stop 3 Touch PB 4 Touch to select the image you want to dub 5 Touch PENU 6 Touch F REC CTRL If the item is not displayed on the screen touch A If you cannot find it touch MENU and select it from the B EDIT PLAY menu 7 Touch REC PAUSE 8 Touch REC START The selected image is dubbed to the tape 9 Touch stop or REC PAUSE when you want to stop recording To dub other still images select images by touching then repeat steps 7 to 9 Dubbing Editing 1 O Touch then LX
52. sources have been disconnected Deleting recorded pictures x You can delete all or selected pictures stored on a Memory Stick T Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to select the PLA Y EDIT mode 2 Touch tl6Omin Ceo 2 10 000 101 0001 MEMORY PLAY T P MENU 3 Touch 1 to select a picture you want to delete 4 Touch i DELETE 2 10 00 101 0001 Delete this image 5 Touch YES The selected picture is deleted To cancel deletion touch NO To delete all pictures at once Select the G9 MEMORY SET menu then 1 ALL ERASE p 65 gt continued Dubbing Editing 99 Bunipa 6uiqqnq i 100 To delete pictures on the index screen You can easily search for the picture to be deleted by displaying 6 pictures at once 1 Slide the POWER switch to select the PLAY EDIT mode Touch PB Touch Touch SET Touch m DELETE Touch the picture you want to delete Tl appears on the image to be deleted To display the next or the previous 6 pictures touch A Touch 8 Touch YES The selected pictures are deleted To cancel deletion touch NO Oo oo FB W NY Notes e Pictures cannot be deleted when the write protect tab of the Memory Stick is set to the write protect position p 118 or when the selected picture is protected p 101 e The pictures cannot be restor
53. steps 1 and 2 then select AUTO in step 3 Or set EXPOSURE to AUTO p 33 Note e You cannot use the Flexible spot meter together with Color Slow Shutter function NightShot function NightFraming function e If you set PROGRAM AE SPOT METER is automatically set to AUTO O Tip If you set SPOT METER EXPOSURE is automatically set to MANUAL Adjusting the exposure manually You can fix the brightness of a picture at the best exposure When recording indoors on a clear day for instance you can avoid backlight shadows on people next to the window by manually fixing the exposure to that of the wall side of the room 1 Touch during recording or in the standby mode 2 Touch EXPOSURE If the item is not displayed on the screen touch XZ If you cannot find it touch MENU and select it from the CAMERA SET menu tai6Omin amp STBY EXPOSURE AUTO 0 00 00 AUTO MANUAL 3 Touch MANUAL qi160min F STBY EXPOSURE MANUAL 0 00 00 OE _ _ 1 AUTO MANUAL gt continued Recording 33 Bulpiooey i 34 4 Adjust the exposure by touching dim bright then touch ox 60min F STBY cH 0 00 00 To return the setting to automatic exposure Follow steps 1 and 2 then select AUTO in step 3 Recording
54. switches to full mode Played in 4 3 mode When you play a picture in the wide mode it appears as you have seen on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder DOFF Standard setting to record pictures to play back on a 4 3 TV The recorded picture will not be wide ON 16 9 Select to record a picture to be played back on a 16 9 wide TV The recorded picture will be played in full mode when you connect to your TV using an S S1 video input jack compatible with ID 1 ID 2 systems S Tips The ID 1 system sends aspect ratio information 16 9 4 3 or letter box by inserting signals between video signals e The ID 2 system sends a copyright protection signal with the ID 1 signals inserted between video signals in an analog connection e SI video sends information with the standard S video signal to select wide mode automatically STEADY SHOT You can select this function to compensate for camera shake gt ON Standard setting enable the SteadyShot function OFF Ww Select to deactivate the SteadyShot function Select to shoot a stationary subject with a tripod or when using a conversion lens optional Natural pictures are produced PROGRES REC See page 27 for details Using the Menu 63 nuaw ay Buisy i The default settings are marked with gt The Usi ng t he SEE indicators in parentheses appear when the setting is selected The settings you can adjust M EM ORY SET me n u vary depending on the pow
55. the end of its life Please buy a new battery pack e The battery life varies depending on how it is stored and the operating conditions and environment for each battery pack InfoLITHIUM is a trademark of Sony Corporation About i LINK The DV Interface on this unit is an i LINK compliant DV Interface This section describes the i LINK standard and its features What is i LINK i LINK is a digital serial interface for transferring digital video digital audio and other data to other 1 LINK compatible device You can also control other device using the i LINK i LINK compatible device can be connected using an i LINK cable Possible applications are operations and data transactions with various digital AV devices When two or more 1 LINK compatible device are connected to this unit in a daisy chain operations and data transactions are possible with not only the device that this unit is connected to but also with other devices via the directly connected device Note however that the method of operation sometimes varies according to the characteristics and specifications of the device to be connected Also operations and data transactions may not be possible on some connected device Note e Normally only one device can be connected to this unit with the 1 LINK cable When connecting this unit to 1 LINK compatible device having two or more DV Interfaces refer to the operating instructions of the devi
56. to another device using the supplied A V 5 l Q connecting cable set the type of plug you are going to use for the connection p gt D gt VIDEO Select to input a video signal S VIDEO Select to input an S video signal 5 You can connect a USB cable supplied to your camcorder and view the picture displayed on the screen of your camcorder on your computer USB Streaming For details refer to the Computer Applications Guide DOFF Select to deactivate the USB Streaming function USB STREAM Select to activate the USB Streaming function You can connect a USB cable supplied to your camcorder and view the picture on the tape or Memory Stick in your camcorder on your computer For details refer to the Computer Applications Guide gt STD USB Select to view the picture on the Memory Stick USB STREAM Select to view the picture on the tape continued Using the Menu 79 DATA CODE gt OFF DATE TIME CAMERA DATA REM AINING gt AUTO ON REM OTE CTRL gt ON OFF Note Select not to display date time and the camera settings data during playback Select to display the date and time during playback p 51 Select to display the camera settings data during playback p 51 Select to display the remaining tape indicator for about 8 seconds e After you select the CAMERA TAPE mode with the cassette inserted and your camcorder calculates the remaining amount of tape e Wh
57. video plug The audio will not be output when you connect with the S video plug alone When your TV is connected to a VCR Connect your camcorder to the LINE IN input on the VCR using the A V connecting cable Set the input selector on the VCR to LINE When your TV is monaural When your TV has only one audio input jack Connect the yellow plug of the A V connecting cable to the video input jack and connect the white or the red plug to the audio input jack of your TV or VCR Se i i ee M A V connecting cable Ssupplied 1 Connect your camcorder to a TV using the supplied A V connecting cable as shown in the following illustration Connect the supplied AC Adaptor to the wall socket for the power supply p 13 Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected To copy to another tape see page 87 aaa aaa aaa i i i ee eS When you have an S video jack on your TV or VCR 2 IN S VIDEO VIDEO S video plug black Sa cs lt a me a a en ee Se AUDIO a ong OD VCRs or TVs When you want to play the sound in monaural mode use a connecting cable optional for that purpose Playback 53 yoegheld i Locating a scene ona tape for playback Searching quickly for a desired scene Zero set memory ZERO SET MEMORY 1 During playback press ZERO SET MEMORY on the Remote Commander at the point you wa
58. viewfinder and lens e The LCD screen and the viewfinder are manufactured using extremely high precision technology so over 99 99 of the pixels are operational for effective use However there may be some tiny black points and or bright points white red blue or green in color that appear constantly on the LCD screen and the gt continued 3 viewfinder These points are normal results of the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in any way Exposing the LCD screen the viewfinder or the lens to direct sunlight for long periods of time may cause malfunctions Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors Do not aim at the sun Doing so might cause your camcorder to malfunction Take pictures of the sun only in low light conditions such as at dusk Note on connecting other device Before connecting your camcorder to other device such as a VCR or a computer with a USB or i LINK cable be sure to insert the connector plug in the proper direction If you insert the connector plug forcibly in the wrong direction the terminal may be damaged or this may cause a malfunction of your camcorder Note on using this manual The images of the LCD screen and the viewfinder used on this manual are captured using a digital still camera and thus may appear different from what you see Notes on using the camcorder e Hold your camcorder correctly e To ensure a good grip lower the finge
59. 0001 This file name appears on the screen of your camcorder MOV00001 MPG This file name appears on the display of a computer gt continued Additional Information UO BWOJU eUO IPpy i 117 e On a Memory Stick formatted on a computer A Memory Stick formatted by the Windows OS or using Macintosh computers does not have guaranteed compatibility with your camcorder e Data read write speed may vary depending on the combination of the Memory Stick and Memory Stick compliant product you use To prevent accidental erasure of images Slide the write protect tab on the Memory Stick to the write protect position The position and shape of the write protect tab may be different depending on the model Back of the Memory Stick Write protect tab Terminal Notes on use Image data may be damaged in the following cases Compensation for damaged image data will not be made If you eject the Memory Stick turn the power off on your camcorder or remove the battery pack for replacement while your camcorder is reading or writing image files on the Memory Stick while the access lamp is lit or flashing If you use the Memory Stick near magnets or magnetic fields It is recommended you take a back up of important data on the hard disk of a computer On handling Keep the following notes in mind when handling a Memory Stick e When you carry or st
60. 7 8 x 2 x 1 8 in w h d Mass approx 4 g 0 14 oz Design and specifications are subject to change without notice Quick Reference Identifying parts and controls Camcorder N lj oy e le N 1 Lens cap p 23 28 LCD Touch panel screen p 3 17 OPEN button p 17 4 DISPLAY BATT INFO button p 14 5 Battery pack Battery terminal cover p 13 6 Memory Stick slot p 21 Access lamp p 21 118 Speaker 9 LCD BACKLIGHT switch p 17 Eyecup 11 Viewfinder p 3 17 POWER switch p 16 START STOP button p 23 28 CHG charge lamp p 13 a Et ie PO 2A 3 S la le e E B ke o 15 CAMERA TAPE CAMERA MEMORY PLAY EDIT mode lamps p 16 Battery release lever p 13 4 flash button flash charge indicator p 30 9u 19 4 JINO i To replace the lens cap gt continued Quick Reference 127 128 o NS o la gt 1 Flash p 30 2 Focus ring p 36 Lens Carl Zeiss Lens Your camcorder is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens which can reproduce fine images The lens for your camcorder was developed jointly by Carl Zeiss in Germany and Sony Corporation It adopts the MTF measurement system for video cameras and offers a quality as fine as a Carl Zeiss lens The lens for your camcorder is also T coated to suppress unwanted reflection and faithfully reproduce colors MTF stands for Modulation Transf
61. Arranging the order of menus displayed on Personal Menu Sort You can sort the menus added to Personal Menu in the desired order L Touch puma t160min amp 0 00 00 a EXPO xX MENU SURE 1 3 FADER SPOT FOCUS METER SPOT PRGRAM AE 2 Touch P MENU SET UP If the menu is not displayed on the screen touch XZ until the desired menu is displayed t60min F P MENU SET UP ADD DELETE SORT RESET 3 Touch SORT 60min F Select button to move AN SURE SPOT 1 3 FADER FOCUS SPOT PRGRAM y LMETER LAE 4 Touch the menu item you want to move taa16O min Select new location a 2 EXPO SURE MENU 3 4 SPOT FADER FOCUS SPOT PRGRAM METER AE 5 Touch 4 to move the menu item to the desired place ta160 min Select new location A 1 2 MENU FADER 1 3 SPOT_ SPOT FOCUS METER EXPO PRGRAM SURE AE 6 Touch To sort more items repeat steps 4 to 6 7 Touch END 8 Touch Note e You cannot move P MENU SET UP Initialising the settings Reset You can initialize Personal Menu to the default settings after adding or deleting menus
62. DISPLAY BATT INFO while V OUT PANEL is selected You can select the scrolling direction up or down of the menu items on the LCD screen when you touch a or v gt NORMAL OPPOSITE gt 5 min NEVER Note Select to scroll the menu items downwards by touching a Select to scroll the menu items upwards by touching a Select to activate the Auto shut off When approximately 5 minutes have elapsed while you do not operate your camcorder the camcorder is automatically turned off to prevent the battery from becoming consumed Select to deactivate the Auto shut off e When you connect your camcorder to the wall socket A SHUT OFF is automatically set to NEVER Using the Menu 81 nual ay buisy i 82 Using the TIME LANGU menu crock ser WORLD TIME etc You can select items listed below on the TIME LANGU menu To select items see Selecting menu items p 56 The settings you can adjust vary depending on the power mode of your camcorder Only the items that can be operated in the selected mode are displayed TIME LANGU CLOCK SET WORLD TIME LANGUAGE You can adjust the time difference when using your camcorder abroad Set the time difference by touching L the clock will be adjusted in accordance with the time difference If you set the time difference to 0 the clock returns to CLOCK SET You can set the date and time p 18 WORLD TIME the or
63. ET menu is set to LCD PANEL the default setting p 81 e When you are connecting your camcorder to monaural device connect the yellow plug of the A Dubbing Editing i LINK cable optional You can record the picture from a VCR or TV to a tape or a Memory Stick inserted into your camcorder p 87 You can also create a copy of the picture recorded on your camcorder on other recording device p 87 Connect your camcorder to a TV or VCR as shown in the following illustration i LINK jack A A ee ee ee ee ee eee ee ee Too Red VCRs or TVs V connecting cable to the video jack and the red or the white plug to the audio jack on the VCR or the TV To use an i LINK cable for connection Use an i LINK cable optional to connect your camcorder to other device via the DV Interface The video and sound signals are transmitted digitally producing high quality pictures Note that you cannot record the picture and sound separately For details see page 121 Dubbing to another tape You can copy and edit the picture played back on your camcorder to other recording devices such as VCRs I Connect your VCR to your camcorder as a recording device p 86 2 Prepare your VCR for recording e Insert a cassette for recording e If your VCR has an input selector set it to the input mode 3 Prepare your camcorder for playback e Insert the recorded
64. LCD screen while recording sound The new sound is recorded in stereo 2 ST2 during the playback of the tape 9 Touch stop when you want to stop recording To dub on other scenes repeat steps 3 and 4 to select scenes then touch AUDIO DUB 1 O Touch then LX To set the end point for audio dubbing During playback press ZERO SET MEMORY on the Remote Commander at the scene at which you want to stop audio dubbing Then perform steps 4 to 8 The recording stops automatically at the selected scene Note e You can only record additional audio over a tape recorded on your camcorder The sound may deteriorate when you dub audio on a tape recorded on other camcorders including other DCR PC330 camcorders Checking and adjusting the recorded sound 1 Play back the tape on which you have recorded audio in Recording sound p 98 2 Touch PMEU 3 Touch MENU 4 Touch L7 to select E STANDARD SET then touch K 5 Touch 4 to select AUDIO MIX then touch 0K tai6Omin amp gt AUDIO MIX 0 00 00 00 6 Touch S4 to adjust the balance between the original sound ST1 and the sound recorded afterwards ST2 Then touch 0x The original sound ST1 is output in the default setting The adjusted audio balance returns to the default setting in about 5 minutes after the battery pack or other power
65. LJ s BRK Meanings Remaining battery p 24 Recording mode p 25 PAL system video p 107 Recording standby recording mode Image quality p 29 Image size p 29 Image size p 25 Recording folder playback folder p 66 Cassette Memory p 116 Audio mode p 77 Remaining tape p 24 Continuous photo recording Burst p 64 Self timer recording p 26 31 Interval still image recording p 72 Flash p 30 This indicator appears only when the flash is in use Indicators AIV gt DV Meanings Frame recording p 70 Outputing analog images and sound in digital format p 79 DV input p 87 Zero set memory p 54 HOLOGRAM AF p 37 NightShot p 34 Super NightShot p 34 Color Slow Shutter p 35 NightFraming p 38 Warning p 111 Picture effect p 68 Digital effect p 40 MEMORY MIX p 41 Manual focus Expanded focus p 35 PROGRAM AE p 58 Backlight p 32 White balance p 59 Sharpness p 60 16 9 WIDE p 62 SteadyShot off p 63 Progressive recording p 27 Protect p 101 Print mark p 102 Slide show p 69 LCD backlight off Image deletion p 99 Quick Reference 9u 19 4 JINO i 133 134 Index Numerics 16 9 WIDE mode 62 A A V connecting cable AEE E 53 86 97 AC Adaptor 16 Adjusting the viewfinder 17 Audio dubbing AUD DUB CIRE setae ad shee EES 97 AUDIO MIX 78 99 AUDIO
66. MODE TI Auto shut off function A SHUT OFP eneneaese 81 AUTO SHUTTER 60 B BACK LIGHT camera 32 Battery Battery Info 14 Battery pack 13 Remaining battery time eae 24 120 BEEP uei 80 BURN DVD srncdnanoaisa 73 Burst BURST 29 64 Button type battery Camcorder 00 124 Remote Commander 131 C CALIBRATION 123 Camera Chroma key CAM M CHROMA 4 Camera settings data display oscense anea 51 Cassete crer an 20 Cassette Memory 3 116 Cassette Memory Search SEARCH 43 54 55 74 Charging the battery Battery pack 13 Pre installed button type battery ches 124 Clock set CLOCK SET Quick Reference Color Slow Shutter COLOR SLOW S evscexiderecdasoanee 35 Customizing Personal Menunu 83 D Data code DATA CODE EE TNE S 51 80 Date SGarClivcaicostssaternnes 55 Dale ties sa N 51 Delete Deleting pictures 99 DEMO MODE 72 Digital convert function A V SDV OU icaserenichcs 79 Digital effect D EFFECT ee 40 47 Digital program editing PROG EDIT 91 DIGITAL ZOOM 62 Display DISPLAY te ccscessiccant 81 Display indicators 133 DOT FADER 066 39 Dual sound track tape 77 Dubbing REC CTRL 86 E EDIT SEARCH 44 END SEARCH 43 74 Erase ALL ERASE
67. POT FOCUS If the item is not displayed on the screen touch If you cannot find it touch MENU and select it from the CAMERA SET menu SPOT FOCUS STBY 0 00 00 3 Touch the subject for which you want to adjust the focus on the screen SPOT FOCUS STBY 0 00 00 SPOT FOCUS flashes while the camera is adjusting the focus F appears 4 Touch END gt continued Recording 35 Bulpiooey i 36 To adjust the focus automatically Follow steps 1 and 2 then touch AUTO in step 3 Or press FOCUS after step 4 Notes e You cannot use the SPOT FOCUS function together with NightFraming function PROGRAM AE e Focusing distance information will not be displayed Adjusting the focus manually You can adjust the focus manually according to the recording conditions Use this function in the following cases Torecord a subject behind a window covered with raindrops To record horizontal stripes To record a subject with little contrast between the subject and its background When you want to focus on a subject in the background To record a stationary subject using a tripod Focus ring I Press FOCUS during recording or in the standby mode F gt appears Recording 2 Rotate the focus ring and adjust the focus F changes to a4 when the focus cannot be adjusted any further f changes to S when the focus
68. S O N Y 3 084 863 11 1 LLN L ON TAAS TA et LOIN Yrs Read this first Digital Video Camera Recorder HANDYCAM DCR PC330 ini Digital Mini WY visco O ntoLTHuMm sIn Cassette SERIES Memory STICK 2003 Sony Corporation Read this first Before operating the unit please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose the unit to rain or moisture A CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN AN DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance CAUTION The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard As the laser beam used in this Handycam is harmful to eyes do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet Refer servicing to qualified personnel only Notice If static electricity or electromagnetic interference causes data transfer to discontinue midway fail restart the
69. SERIES Select to assign file numbers in sequence even if the Memory Stick is replaced with another one The file number is reset when a new folder is created or the recording folder is replaced with another RESET Select to reset the file number to 0001 each time the Memory Stick is changed You can create a new folder LO2MSDCEF to 999MSDCEF on a Memory Stick When a folder is full a maximum of 9999 images are stored a new folder is automatically created 1 Touch YES A newly created folder will be numbered in sequence after the last folder number To cancel creation select NO 2 Touch xX Notes e You cannot delete the created folders using your camcorder You will have to format the Memory Stick p 66 or delete them using your computer e The number of pictures that can be recorded on a Memory Stick decreases as the number of folders increases on the Memory Stick REC FOLDER PB FOLDER As the default setting pictures are saved in the 101MSDCF folder You can select a folder to save your pictures Create new folders from the NEW FOLDER menu then select the folder to be used for recording with a v and touch OK When you have a lot of pictures you can search for the desired picture easily when you sort them in folders Select the playback folder with a then touch OK Using the Menu 67 nual ay buisy i Using the F amp amp PICT APPLI m
70. Select the title that you want to delete using then touch i Confirm the title is the one you want to erase then touch YES To cancel the operation touch NO 3 Touch cm TITLE DISP You can view the title when you playback the picture gt ON Select to display the title when a scene superimposed with a title appears OFF Select when you do not want to display the title continued Using the Menu 19 nual ay buisy i 76 TAPE TITLE ALL ERASE Using the Menu You can label a cassette with Cassette Memory up to 10 letters The label will be displayed for approximately 5 seconds when you select the CAMERA TAPE mode and insert a cassette or when you select the PLA Y EDIT mode Up to 4 titles will be displayed at the same time if the cassette has titles superimposed 1 Select the desired character Touch the button repeatedly to select the desired character on the button TAPE TITLE STBY 0 00 00 END To erase a character Touch To insert a space Touch gt 2 Touch to move L to select the next character and enter the character in the same manner 3 When you have finished entering characters touch OK 4 Touch X Tips e To erase the label you have created touch repeatedly to erase the characters then touch OK To change the label you have created insert the cassette into your camcorder a
71. Stick slot is facing down then hold the lid aside using a toothpick or similar object to let the Memory Stick Duo slide out Notes on using the Memory Stick PRO e The maximum memory capacity of a Memory Stick that can be used on your camcorder is 1 GB 512 MB for a Memory Stick PRO Duo e This unit does not support high speed data transfer Notes on image data compatibility e Image data files recorded on a Memory Stick by your camcorder conform to the Design Rule for Camera File Systems universal standard established by the JEITA Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association e On your camcorder you cannot play back still images recorded on other device DCR TRV890E TRV900 TRV9O0E or DSC D700 D770 that does not conform to the universal standard These models are not sold in some regions e If you cannot use a Memory Stick that has been used with other device format it with your camcorder p 66 Note that formatting erases all information on the Memory Stick e You may not be able to play back images with your camcorder When playing back image data modified on your computer When playing back image data recorded with other device PALS e Memory Stick and MagicGate Memory Stick are trademarks of Sony Corporation e Memory Stick Duo and Memory Stick Duo are trademarks of Sony Corporation e Me
72. The default settings are marked with gt The indicators in parentheses appear when the setting is selected The settings you can adjust camcorder Only the items that can be operated PROGRAM AE WHITE BAL 16 9 WIDE in the selected mode are displayed etc You can select items listed below on the P CAMERA SET menu To select items see 3 CAVERA SET Selecting menu items p 56 PROGRAM AE Using the Menu STBY 0 00 00 PROGRAM AE SPOT METER eee You can record pictures easily in a situation that requires various techniques by selecting the following settings gt AUTO SPOTLIGHT spotlight PORTRAIT soft portrait go SPORTS sports lesson BEACH amp SKI beach amp ski 4 SUNSET amp MOON Sunset amp moon a LANDSCAPE landscape aa Select this when not using PROGRAM AE Select to prevent people s faces from appearing excessively white when subjects are lit by strong light such as in a theater or at a wedding Select to bring out the subject such as people or flowers while creating a soft background Select to minimize shake when shooting fast moving subjects such as in tennis or golf Select to prevent people s faces from appearing dark in strong light or reflected light such as at a beach in midsummer or on a ski slope Select to maintain the atmosphere of situations such as sunsets general night views fireworks
73. UG IN POWER jack red p 97 Jack cover es Sa yer ie TPAS Z USTs h eh i O ND FOCUS button p 35 9 Power zoom lever PHOTO button p 28 11 NIGHTSHOT NIGHTFRAMING switch p 34 Grip belt and finger rest p 4 gt continued Quick Reference 9u 19 4 JINO i 129 130 1 Viewfinder lens adjustment lever p 17 2 Cassette compartment p 20 OPEN LEJECT 4 lever p 20 4 Tripod receptacle Make sure that the length of the tripod screw is less than 5 5 mm 7 32 inch Otherwise you cannot attach the tripod securely and the screw may damage your camcorder Quick Reference Remote Commander Remove the insulation sheet before using the Remote Commander 1 PHOTO button p 28 2 Memory control buttons Index Memory playback p 48 SEARCH M button p 54 4 kea PI buttons p 54 Video control buttons Rewind Playback Fast forward Pause Stop Slow p 46 6 ZERO SET MEMORY button p 54 Transmitter After turning on your camcorder point towards the remote sensor to control your camcorder START STOP button p 26 9 Power zoom button p 25 DISPLAY button p 54 To remove the insulation sheet Insulation sheet gt To change the battery 1 While pressing on the tab inset your fingernail into the slit to pull out the battery case et Tab 2 Remove the button type lithium battery p
74. al the SET menu p 79 s55 STANDARD s55 STANDARD gt Set DISPLAY to LCD PANEL in the STANDARD SET menu p 81 e The input signal is not NTSC p 87 gt In the STANDARD SET menu adjust AUDIO MIX from the ST 1 original sound side until the sound is heard appropriately p 78 gt Use a cassette with Cassette Memory p 116 Erase unnecessary titles when the Cassette Memory is full p 75 Set the write protect tab to REC p 116 e A title cannot be added to a blank section of the tape Set cl TITLE DISP to ON in the EDIT PLAY menu p 75 The title cannot be deleted Set the write protect tab to REC p 116 The Title search does not work Still pictures cannot be dubbed from a tape to a Memory Stick Movies cannot be dubbed from a tape to a Memory Stick Enter a title if there is no title on the tape p 74 gt Use a cassette with Cassette Memory p 116 gt Set cl SEARCH to ON in the EDIT PLAY menu p 74 e There is a blank section in the beginning or middle of the tape This is not a malfunction e You cannot record or a distorted picture may be recorded if the tape has been used repeatedly for recording e You cannot record or a distorted picture may be recorded in the following The tape has a blank section The tape has been used repeatedly for recording Input signal has been interrupte
75. al to see if your VCR can be operated by your camcorder infrared ray emitter Remote sensor Infrared ray emitter VCR 1 Touch then IR SETUP 2 Select the IR SETUP code of your VCR with then touch OK For the IR SETUP code of your VCR refer to IR SETUP code list p 93 When there is more than one code listed for the manufacturer of your VCR try each code and find the most appropriate one 3 Touch PAUSEMODE 4 Cancel the recording pause on your VCR then touch ox Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your VCR for details on operation 5 Point the infrared ray emitter of your camcorder towards the remote sensor on your VCR from about 30 cm 12 in away with no obstructions 6 Insert a cassette into your VCR and set the VCR to recording pause 7 Touch IR TEST 8 Touch EXEC The recording starts on your VCR when the setting is correct Completed appears when the IR SETUP code test is finished Go on to Step 2 Adjusting the synchronization of the VCR p 94 When recording fails to start select another IR SETUP code and try again IR SETUP code list The following IR SETUP codes are recorded on your camcorder by default It is set at 3 as the default setting Manufacturing IR SETUP code company Sony 1 2 3 4 5 6 Admiral M Wards 89 Aiwa 47 54 80 Akai 49 51 Audio Dynamic 21 35 Bell amp Howell M Wards 36 B
76. and neon signs Select when shooting distant subjects such as mountains This setting also prevents your camcorder from focusing on glass or metal mesh in windows that comes in between the camcorder im and the subject SPOT METER EXPOSURE WHITE BAL Your camcorder is adjusted to focus only on subjects in the middle to far distance Y our camcorder is adjusted to focus only on distant subjects See page 33 for details See page 33 for details You can adjust the color balance to the brightness of the recording environment gt AUTO Select when you want to record with the white balance adjusted automatically HOLD HOLD Select when recording a single colored subject or background OUTDOOR 30 Select when recording a sunset sunrise general night views neon signs or fireworks e Select when under daylight fluorescent lamps INDOOR 28 e Select when recording at a party or in studios where lighting conditions change quickly e Select when under video lamps such as those in a studio under sodium lamps mercury lamps or warm white fluorescent lamps nual ay buisy i Note e The setting returns to AUTO when you disconnect the power source from your camcorder for more than 5 minutes Tips e For better color balance adjustment when WHITE BAL is set to AUTO aim your camcorder at a nearby white object for about 10 seconds after setting the POWER switch to CAMERA TAPE when You remove th
77. between the scenes AUDIO MODE gt 12BIT Select to record in the 12 bit mode 2 stereo sounds 16BIT 16b Select to record in the 16 bit mode 1 stereo sound with high quality VOLUME See page 45 48 for details M ULTI SOUND You can select how to play back audio recorded on a tape in stereo mode gt STEREO Select to play back a stereo tape or dual sound track tape with main and sub sound 1 Select to play back a stereo tape with the left channel sound or a dual sound track tape with main sound 2 Select to play back a stereo tape with the right channel sound or a dual sound track tape with sub sound gt continued Using the Menu 77 78 AUDIO MIX LCD VF SET LCD BRIGHT LCD BL LEVEL LCD COLOR VF B LIGHT Using the Menu Notes e You can playback a dual sound track cassette on this camcorder However you cannot record a dual sound track on this camcorder e The setting returns to STEREO when you disconnect the power source from your camcorder for more than 5 minutes You can adjust the audio balance between the originally recorded sound ST1 and sound added afterwards ST2 on the tape p 99 Notes e You cannot adjust sound recorded in 16 bit audio mode e Only the originally recorded sound will be heard when you disconnect the power source from your camcorder for more than 5 minutes The recorded picture will not be affected by this setting See page 17 for details You can adjust the brigh
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79. can record pictures with a stop motion animated effect by alternately frame recording and then moving the subject a little Operate your camcorder using the Remote Commander to prevent camera shake gt OFF Select to record in the standard recording mode ON Select to record pictures using the FRAME REC function 1 Select ON then touch Ox 2 Touch xX 3 Press START STOP A picture approximately 6 frames is recorded and your camcorder enters the standby mode 4 Move the subject and repeat step 3 Notes e When you use frame recording continuously the remaining tape time will not be indicated correctly e The last scene will be longer than other scenes SM TH INT REC Using the Menu This function is useful to observe the movement of clouds or the changes of daylight Your camcorder will shoot 1 frame of the picture at a selected interval and keep them in memory until it has stored several frames Then those frames are recorded on the tape at one time These pictures appear smooth when played back Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet using the supplied AC Adaptor during the operation a a a b b a Shooting time b Interval 1 Touch 3 STBY 0 00 00 INTERVAL 10sec 1 10 60 120 1H RUN 12S REC x300 PB EQUIV 2 Select the desired interval by touching then touch 0K You can select from 1 to 120 seconds for the in
80. cassette e Slide the POWER switch to select the PLAY EDIT mode 4 Start the playback on your camcorder and record it on the VCR Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your VCR for details 5 When the dubbing is finished stop your camcorder and the VCR Notes e When your camcorder is connected to the VCR via the i DV Interface you cannot record the title indicators information for the Cassette Memory and words entered on the index screen of the Memory Stick When dubbing using the A V connecting cable press DISPLAY BATT INFO to hide indicators such as time code p 51 Otherwise they will be recorded on the tape To record the date time and camera settings data have them displayed on screen p 51 Pictures edited with Picture effect PICT EFFECT p 68 Digital effect p 40 47 or Playback zoom p 50 cannot be output via the DV Interface When connected using the i LINK cable the recorded picture becomes rough when a picture is paused on your camcorder while recording to a VCR Recording pictures from a VCR or TV You can record and edit pictures or TV programs from a VCR or TV on a tape or a Memory Stick inserted in your camcorder You can also record a scene as a still image on a Memory Stick Insert a cassette or a Memory Stick for recording in your camcorder If you have connected the A V connecting cable select the input signal in VIDEO INPUT
81. ce to be connected Tips e i LINK is a more familiar term for the IEEE 1394 data transport bus proposed by Sony and is a trademark approved by many corporations e IEEE 1394 is an international standard standardized by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers About i LINK Baud rate i LINK s maximum baud rate varies according to the device There are three types S100 approx 1O0Mbps S200 approx 200Mbps S400 approx 400Mbps The baud rate is listed under Specifications in the operating instructions of each piece of device It is also indicated near the i LINK interface on some device The maximum baud rate for device that does not have any indication such as this unit 1s S100 The baud rate may differ from the indicated value when the unit is connected to device with a different maximum baud rate What is Mbps Mbps stands for megabits per second or the amount of data that can be sent or received in one second For example a baud rate of 100 Mbps means that 100 megabits of data can be sent in one second To use i LINK functions on this unit For details on how to dub when this unit is connected to other video device having a DV Interface see page 86 87 This unit can also be connected to other i LINK DV Interface compatible device made by Sony e g a VAIO series personal computer as well as to video device Before connecting this unit to your computer make sure tha
82. ceceeeeceeeeeeeeeeeaeees 54 Searching for a scene using Cassette Memory Title search cceccceeeeeeeeeeeeeees 54 Searching for a scene by date of recording Date search ceecccceeeeceeeeeeeeeeeaeees 55 Advanced operations Using the Menu Selecting menu ItEMS cccceeeeeees 56 Using the B CAMERA SET menu PROGRAM AE WHITE BAL 16 9 WIDE CRG cencusbasecsnaceosedianisnacetienise 58 Using the G3 MEMORY SET menu BURST QUALITY IMAGE SIZE ALL ERASE NEW FOLDER etc 64 Using the E amp amp PICT APPLI menu PICT EFFECT SLIDE SHOW FRAME REC SMTH INT REC CIC eE ET 68 Using the 8 EDIT PLAY menu TITLE TAPE TITLE SEARCH OIG a catesicianatonsccesi S 73 Using the STANDARD SET menu REC MODE MULTI SOUND AUDIO MIX USB CAMERA etc 77 Using the TIME LANGU menu CLOCK SET WORLD TIME OG aeons sete yaad A E S E E ye 82 Customizing Personal Menu 83 Dubbing Editing Connecting toa VCR or TV 08 86 Dubbing to another tape fel 87 Recording pictures from a VCR or TV 87 Dubbing pictures from a tape to a Memory Stick ccccceeeeeeeees 89 Dubbing still images from a Memory Stick to a tape ececceeeeeeeeeeeeees 90 Dubbing selected scenes from a tape Digital program editing 91 Dubbing sound to a recorded tape eases E A EEE 97 Deleting recorded pictures l
83. charged and the date and time settings may be cleared from the memory In that case charge the rechargeable button type battery p 124 and then set the date and time again OPEN P MENU POWER switch 1 Turn on your camcorder p 16 2 Press OPEN and open the LCD panel Proceed to step 7 when you set the clock for the first time 3 Touch ti60min amp STBY 0 00 00 mn EXPO x MENU SURE SPOT FADER FOCUS SPOT PRGRAM METER AE 4 Touch MENU 60min STBY 0 00 00 i x CAMERA SET PROGRAM AE SPOT METER EXPOSURE a 5 Select O TIME LANGU with La Ly then touch ox tig6Omin F STBY 0 00 00 es WV 6 Select CLOCK SET with 1 then touch ok CLOCK SET DATE 22003 JANM 1D 0 00AM m ox 7 Set Y year with La L then touch CLOCK SET A M 1D 0 00AM OK You can set any year up to the year 2079 8 Set M month D day hour and minute in the same way as was done in step 7 then couch OK For midnight set it to 12 00AM For midday set it to 12 00PM Getting started 19 payeys umag i 20 Step 6 Inserting the recording media Inserting a cassette tape You can use mini DV fF cassettes only For details on these cassettes such as write pr
84. conds and then stops automatically Select to stop the END SEARCH function Select when you want to search for a scene title etc using the Cassette Memory p 54 55 Select to search without using Cassette Memory Any titles you have superimposed using this camcorder can only be viewed on a Mni video cassette device with the index titler function If you superimpose a title you will be able to search for it using Title search You can superimpose up to about 20 titles about 5 letters per title on a cassette with Cassette Memory Note however that only 11 titles can be recorded when other data 6 date time data 1 cassette label is recorded 1 Select a desired title from the displayed titles 2 original titles that you have created before and the preset titles that have been stored in your camcorder You can create original titles up to 2 types of title of within 20 characters each in the following procedure Select CUSTOM 1 or CUSTOM 2 then touch A Select a desired character Touch the button repeatedly to select the desired character on the button CTITLE STBY 0 00 00 END 90 OK To erase a character Touch L To insert a space Touch gt Touch to move L to select the next character and enter the character in the same manner When you have finished entering character
85. corder 0S Moisture condensation Eject the cassette or Moisture condensation Turn off for 1H appears The indicator will not appear when the moisture condenses on the lens If moisture condensation has occurred None of the functions except cassette ejection will work Eject the cassette turn off your camcorder and leave it for about one hour with the cassette lid open Your camcorder can be used again if B or amp does not appear when the power is turned on again If moisture starts to condense your camcorder sometimes cannot detect condensation If this happens the cassette is sometimes not ejected for 10 seconds after the cassette lid is opened This is not a malfunction Do not close the cassette lid until the cassette is ejected Note on moisture condensation Moisture may condense when you bring your camcorder from a cold place into a warm place or vice versa or when you use your camcorder in a humid place as shown below e When you bring your camcorder from a ski slope into a place warmed up by a heating device e When you bring your camcorder from an air conditioned car or room into a hot place outside e When you use your camcorder after a squall or a shower e When you use your camcorder in a hot and humid place How to prevent moisture condensation When you bring your camcorder from a cold place into a warm place put your camcorder in a plastic bag and seal it tightly Remove the bag when the air tempe
86. cture displayed before switching to the index screen gt continued Playback 49 yoegheld i 50 To return to the single display mode touch the picture that you want to display To view pictures in other folders in the index screen 1 Touch 2 Touch SET 3 Touch PB FOLDER 4 Select a folder with 4 then touch Playback Various playback functions You can magnify a small subject in a recording and display it on the screen You can also display the recorded date and the name of the folder in which the picture is recorded POWER switch DISPLAY BATT INFO P MENU Magnifying pictures Tape playback zoom Memory playback zoom You can magnify movies recorded on a tape or still images stored on a Memory Stick 1 Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to select the PLAY EDIT mode 2 Touch PEN 3 Touch MENU 4 Select amp amp PICT APPLI then PB ZOOM by touching 4 and touch ok Tape playback zoom screen 0 00 00 00 Play back the image Memory Stick playback select button Tape playback select button 5 Play back the still picture or movie and touch the screen at the point you want to magnify within the displayed frame The picture is magnified approximately twice the original size and centered at the point you touched on the screen When you touch another place the point you touch
87. d or cut gt continued Troubleshooting Bunooysejqnol i 109 110 Symptom Digital program editing on the tape does not function The VCR is not responding properly during Digital program editing when it is connected via an i LINK cable Digital program editing on the Memory Stick does not function correctly Troubleshooting Cause and or Corrective Actions Set the input selector on the VCR correctly then check the connection between your camcorder and the VCR p 86 gt When your camcorder is connected to a DV device that is not a Sony product via an i LINK cable select IR in step11 of Step 1 Preparing your camcorder and VCR for operation p 91 gt Adjust the synchronization of the VCR p 94 Enter a correct IR SETUP code p 93 gt Select the mode used to cancel recording pause again p 92 Set your camcorder and the VCR more than 30 cm 12 in apart p 92 e The program may not be set to a blank section on the tape e While connecting via an i LINK cable select IR in step 11 of Step 1 Preparing your camcorder and VCR for operation p 91 The program may not be set to a blank section on the tape e You cannot record or a distorted picture may be recorded if the tape has been used repeatedly for recording Warning indicators and messages Self diagnosis display Warning indicators If indicators appear on the screen or in the viewfinder check the f
88. e Memory Stick is not set to the write protect position Preventing accidental erasure Image protection You can select and mark images to prevent accidental erasure 1 Slide the POWER switch to select the PLAY EDIT mode 2 Touch Buryipa 6uiqqnq i 3 Touch 101 0002 M 2 10 101 4 Touch TEC MAR T PB DELETE FOLDER continued Dubbing Editing 101 5 Touch PROTECT PROTECT gt i 101 0002 M 2 10 107 6 Touch the image that you want to protect O appears on the PROTECT selected image E 101 0002 CY 2 10 G0 OK 7 Touch 8 Touch END To cancel image protection Follow steps 1 to 5 then touch the image to cancel image protection o disappears from the image Selecting still images for printing Print mark You can mark images that you want to print out while viewing them on your camcorder You cannot specify the number of printouts The DPOF Digital Print Order Format standard is used to select images for printing on your camcorder 1 Slide the POWER switch to select the PLAY EDIT mode 2 Touch APB 102 Dubbing Editing
89. e sepia in color and at a slower shutter speed Recording 1 Slide the POWER switch to select the CAMERA TAPE mode 2 Touch PVEN 3 Touch D EFFECT If the item is not displayed on the screen touch A If you cannot find it touch MENU and select it from the FR PICT APPLI menu 60min amp STBY D EFFECT OFF AN N 0 00 00 OFF STILL LUMI FLASH KEY 4 Touch the desired effect then adjust the effect by touching decrease increase and touch 0K Adjustment screen example t60min F STBY D EFFECT STILL 0 00 00 When you touch STILL or LUMI KEY the image displayed on the screen at that time is saved as a still image Effect STILL Items to adjust The degree of transparency of the still image you want to superimpose on a movie FLASH The interval of frame by frame playback LUMI KEY The color scheme of the area in the still image which is to be swapped with a movie TRAIL The fade time of the incidental image Effect Items to adjust SLOW Shutter speed 1 is 1 30 2 SHUTTR is 1 15 3 is 1 8 4 is 1 4 OLD MOVIE No adjustment necessary Tt is hard to adjust the focus automatically when you choose this effect Adjust the focus manually using a tripod to steady the camcorder 5 Touch 0K D appears To cancel Digi
90. e At the starting or ending point of the movie for approximately 5 seconds ON Select to always display the remaining capacity of the Memory Stick q ALL ERASE You can delete all the pictures on a Memory Stick that are not write protected To delete pictures one by one see page 99 1 Select ALL FILES or CURRNT FOLDER ALL FILES Select to delete all the images on the Memory Stick CURRNT Select to delete all the images in the selected playback folder FOLDER 2 Touch YES twice To cancel deletion of all pictures select NO 3 Touch continued Using the Menu 65 66 lt FORMAT FILE NO NEW FOLDER Using the Menu Notes The folder will not be deleted even when you delete all the pictures in the folder e Do not move the POWER switch or press any buttons while S_ Erasing all data is displayed on the screen The supplied or newly purchased Memory Stick has been formatted at the factory and does not require formatting For details on the Memory Stick see page 117 1 Touch YES twice To cancel formatting select NO 2 Touch x Notes e Do not do any of the following while lt _ Formatting is displayed Move the POWER switch to select other power modes Operate any buttons Eject the Memory Stick e Formatting erases everything on the Memory Stick including protected image data and newly created folders gt
91. e battery pack for replacement You bring your camcorder outdoors from inside the house while using fixed exposure or bring your camcorder in from outside Set WHITE BAL to AUTO and reset it to HOLD after few seconds when You changed the PROGRAM AE settings when WHITE BAL is set to HOLD You brought your camcorder outdoors from inside the house or vice versa e Set WHITE BAL to AUTO or HOLD under white or cool white fluorescent lamps gt continued Using the Menu 59 60 SHARPNESS You can adjust the sharpness of the image outline with _ D appears when the sharpness is anything other than the default setting Soften q Sharpen AUTO SHUTTER gt ON Select to automatically activate the electronic shutter to adjust the shutter speed when recording in bright conditions OFF Select when recording without using the electronic shutter SPOT FOCUS EXP FOCUS FLASH SET FLASH LEVEL Using the Menu See page 35 for details When you are recording pictures on a Memory Stick while focusing manually you can see if the focus is correctly adjusted by magnifying the center of the picture to twice its original size p 36 gt OFF Select to deactivate expanded focus ON Select to activate expanded focus Note that these settings will not function with external flashes that do not support the following settings Yo
92. e not recorded on a Memory Stick Recording Adjusting the exposure The exposure is adjusted automatically in the default setting Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects When your subject has its back to the sun or other light you can adjust the exposure to prevent the subject from becoming shadowed BACK LIGHT Press BACK LIGHT during recording or in the standby mode appears To cancel the back light function press BACK LIGHT again Note e The back light function is canceled when you set EXPOSURE to MANUAL p 33 or select SPOT METER p 33 Fixing the exposure for the selected subject Flexible spot meter You can adjust and fix the exposure to the subject so that it is recorded in suitable brightness even when there is strong contrast between the subject and the background such as subjects in the limelight on stage I Touch during recording or in the standby mode 2 Touch SPOT METER If the item is not displayed on the screen touch A If you cannot find it touch MENU and select it from the CAMERA SET menu SPOT METER STBY 0 00 00 3 Touch the point you want to adjust and fix the exposure on the screen SPOT METER STBY 0 00 00 The SPOT METER indicator flashes while the camera is adjusting the exposure for the selected point 4 Touch END To return the setting to automatic exposure Follow
93. e the movie touch after playback is finished then YES To cancel deleting touch NO To turn the power off Slide the POWER switch up to CHG OFF gt continued Recording 23 Bulpiooey i Indicators displayed during recording on a tape The indicators will not be recorded on the tape Date time and the camera settings data p 51 will not be displayed during recording 24 60min eel 1 Indicators for Cassette Memory cassettes 2 Remaining battery The indicated time may not be correct depending on the environment of use When you opened or closed the LCD panel it takes about one minute to display the correct remaining battery time Recording mode SP or LP 4 Recording status STBY standby or REC recording Time code hour minute second frame or tape counter hour minute second 6 Recording capacity of the tape Displayed after you run the tape for a while Personal Menu button p 56 END SEARCH EDIT SEARCH Rec review display switch button p 43 Recording Indicators displayed during recording ona Memory Stick The indicators will not be recorded on the Memory Stick Date time p 51 will not be displayed during recording 1 Recording folder Remaining battery The indicated time may not be correct depending on the environment of use When you opened or closed the LCD panel it takes about one minute to display the correct remaining battery ti
94. ed becomes the center 6 Adjust the zoom ratio using the power zoom lever You can select the zoom ratio from approximately 1 1 to 5 times the original size Touch W to decrease or T to increase the ratio To cancel the operation Touch END Note e You cannot magnify externally input pictures Also you cannot output the magnified pictures via the d DV Interface Tips e You can save the enlarged picture as a still image on a Memory Stick by pressing PHOTO The image will be recorded at an image size of 640 x 480 e If you press DISPLAY BATT INFO during the playback zoom operation the frame will disappear Displaying the screen indicators You can choose to display the time code tape counter and other information on the screen Press DISPLAY BATT INFO The indicator switches on or off as you press the button Tip e You can display the screen indicators during playback on a TV Select the STANDARD SET menu DISPLAY then V OUT PANEL p 81 Displaying the date time and camera settings data Data code During playback you can view the date time data and the camera settings data CAMERA DATA that are automatically recorded while recording pictures on a tape or a Memory Stick 1 Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to select the PLA Y EDIT mode 2 Touch during playback or playback pause gt continued Playback 51 yoegheld i Shutter speed
95. ed once they are deleted Make sure you check the pictures before deleting them Dubbing Editing Changing the image size lt Resize You can change the size of a picture to 640 x 480 or 320 x 240 This function is useful when you want to make an image size smaller to attach it to an e mail message The original picture remains in its original size even if you resize it L Slide the POWER switch to select the PLAY EDIT mode 2 Touch PEN 3 Touch RESIZE If the item is not displayed on the screen touch X If you cannot find it touch MENU and select it from the FR PICT APPLI menu taigOmin Ce ao RESIZE 101 0001 2 10 107 4 Touch to select a picture you want to resize 5 Touch 640 x 480 or 320 x 240 The resized picture is recorded as a new file in the currently selected folder taigOmin Leo RESIZE 101 0001 2 10 107 SIZE 320x240 COMPLETED 640x 320x 480 240 6 Touch END Memory capacity for still images after resizing Image size Memory capacity 640 x 480 About 150 KB 320 x 240 About 16 KB Notes e You may not be able to resize images recorded on other devices e You cannot resize movies Marking recorded images with specific information lt image protection Print mark Make sure the write protect tab on th
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97. el 3 Press DISPLAY BATT INFO The battery information appears for about 7 seconds Keep the button pressed to view it for about 20 seconds BATTERY INFO BATTERY CHARGE LEVEL LCD SCREEN VIEWFINDER 1 Battery charge level Displays approximate remaining amount of power left in the battery pack 2 Possible recording time using the LCD panel Possible recording time using the viewfinder Charging time Approximate number of minutes required when you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack at 25 C 77 F 10 30 C 50 86 F recommended Battery pack NP FM30 supplied 145 NP FM50 150 NP FM70 240 NP QM71 QM71D 260 NP FM91 QM91 360 QM91D Recording time when recording with the LCD screen on Approximate number of minutes available when you use a fully charged battery pack at 25 C 77 F With the LCD BACKLIGHT switch set to ON Battery pack Continuous Typical recording recording time time NP FM30 80 45 supplied NP FMS50 130 75 NP FM70 270 155 NP QM71 315 180 QM71D NP FM91 475 270 QM91 QM91D With the LCD BACKLIGHT switch set to OFF Battery pack Continuous Typical recording recording time time NP FM30 90 50 supplied NP FM50 150 85 NP FM70 310 175 NP QM71 365 210 QM71D NP FM91 550 315 QM91 QM91D Recording time when recording with the viewfinder Approximate number of minutes available when you use a fully charged battery pack at 25 C OTF Batte
98. en you touch gt m play pause Select to always display the remaining tape indicator Select when using the Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder Select to deactivate the Remote Commander to prevent your camcorder from responding to a command sent by another VCR remote control unit e The setting returns to ON when you have the power source disconnected from your camcorder for more than 5 minutes REC LED gt ON OFF BEEP gt MELODY NORMAL 80 Using the Menu Select to turn on the camera recording lamp on the front of your camcorder during recording Select this setting in the following recording situations The camera recording lamp will not light up during recording e When you do not want the subject to be nervous about being recorded e When you are recording close to the subject e When the subject reflects the recording lamp Select to sound a melody when you start stop recording or when an unusual condition occurs on your camcorder Select to sound a beep instead of the melody DISPLAY MENU ROTATE A SHUT OFF OFF gt LCD PANEL V OUT PANEL Note Select to cancel the melody the beep sound and the shutter sound Select to show the displays such as the time code on the LCD screen and in the viewfinder Select to show the displays such as the time code on the TV screen LCD screen and in the viewfinder e You cannot input a signal to your camcorder if you press
99. enu pict EFFECT SLIDE SHOW FRAME REC SMTH INT REC etc You can select items listed below on the PICT APPLI menu To select items see Selecting menu items p 56 FADER See page 38 for details lt OVERLAP See page 39 for details D EFFECT See page 40 and 47 for details PICT EFFECT The default settings are marked with gt The indicators in parentheses appear when the setting is selected The settings you can adjust vary depending on the power mode of your camcorder Only the items that can be operated in the selected mode are displayed t160min F STBY PICT APPLI FADER 41 OVERLAP D EFFECT You can add special effects such as films to a picture before or after recording on a tape P appears when the effect is selected DOFF Select when not using the Picture effect setting NEG ART Select to record play the picture with the color and brightness of the picture reversed SEPIA Select to record play the picture appearing in sepia B amp W Select to record play the picture appearing in monochrome black and white SOLARIZE Select to record play the picture looking like an illustration with strong contrast 68 Using the Menu MEMORY MIX PB ZOOM SLIDE SHOW PASTEL Select to record the picture looking like a pale pastel drawing This effect is not available during playback MOSAIC Select to record picture appearing mosaic patterned This effect is no
100. er Function The value number indicates the amount of light from a subject coming into the lens 4 Camera recording lamp p 23 28 5 Remote sensor Infrared ray emitter p 92 6 Jack cover Quick Reference is E S Intelligent accessory shoe 42222 si p 97 The intelligent accessory shoe supplies power to optional accessories such as a video light or microphone The accessory can be turned on or off as you operate the POWER switch on your camcorder Refer to the operating instructions of the accessory for details The intelligent accessory shoe has a safety device for fixing the installed accessory securely To connect an accessory press down and push it to the end and then tighten the screw To remove an accessory loosen the screw and then press down and pull out the accessory Microphone p 97 9 HOLOGRAM AF emitter p 37 x DV Interface p 121 11 ip USB jack DC IN jack p 13 OY TE es 9 NI gt la S l N 1 BACK LIGHT button p 32 2 RESET button If you press RESET all the settings including the date and time except the Personal Menu items return to the default A V audio video jack p 86 4 LANCO jack blue The LANC control jack is used for controlling the tape transport of video device and peripherals connected to it 5 Q headphones jack green When you use headphones the speaker on your camcorder is silent 6 MIC PL
101. er mode of your camcorder Only the items that can be operated BURST QUALITY IM AGE SIZE ALL in the selected mode are displayed ERASE NEW FOLDER etc 2016 FINE 205 You can select items listed below on the MEMORY SET menu To select items see MEMORY SET Selecting menu items p 56 PM Movie SeT oO PORMAT STILL SET m BURST You can record several still images one after another The number of images you can record changes with the image size and space available on the Memory Stick you are using 1 Select NORMAL HIGH SPEED or EXP BRKTG and then touch gt OFF Select when not recording continuously NORMAL 0j Select to record from 3 2016 x 1512 image size to 21 640 x 480 image size images continuously at approximately 0 5 second intervals HIGH SPEED Select to record up to 32 images 640 x 480 image size Gs continuously at approximately 0 07 second intervals EXP BRKTG Select to record 3 images consecutively with different exposures BRK at approximately 0 5 second intervals You can compare the 3 images and select an image recorded in the best exposure 2 Touch 3 Press PHOTO fully In the NORMAL or HIGH SPEED setting the maximum number of images are recorded as long as you are pressing PHOTO fully Notes e The flash will not function while you are recording images continuously e The maximum number of images will be recorded in the self timer mode
102. et to AUTO by default p 61 About HOLOGRAM AF HOLOGRAM AF an application of laser holograms is a new auto focus optical system that enables still image shooting in dark places Having gentler radiation than conventional high brightness LEDs or lamps the system satisfies the Laser Class 1 specification and thus maintains higher safety for human eyes No safety problems will be caused by looking directly into the HOLOGRAM AF emitter at a close range However it is not recommended to do so because you may experience side effects such as several minutes of residual images or dazzling that you would encounter after looking into a flashlight HOLOGRAM AF satisfies the Class 1 time base 30000 seconds specifications recommended by all of the JIS Japan IEC EU and FDA US industry standards Complying with these standards certifies the laser product to be safe under conditions where a human looks at the laser light either directly or through a lens for 30000 seconds Notes e The focus may not be correctly adjusted if you are using a conversion lens optional as it may block the HOLOGRAM AF light e You cannot use HOLOGRAM AF together with CAMERA TAPE mode Flash set to No flash SUNSET amp MOON or LANDSCAPE of PROGRAM AE Manual focus SPOT FOCUS function Burst NightShot function e The focal distance information is not displayed on the screen Record
103. f the camcorder Only the available items are displayed 60min amp Select the item a PROGRAM AE SPOT METER EXPOSURE WHITE BAL SHARPNESS 5 Touch 4 to select a menu item then touch ox tai60min P ADD Add this item to CAMERA TAPE mode s P MENU YES NO 6 Touch YES The menu is added to the end of the list 7 Touch gt continued Using the Menu 83 nua y buisy i Deleting menu Delete L Touch EVEN fi60min F 0 00 00 a EXPO x MENU SURE SPOT FADER FOCUS SPOT PRGRAM METER AE 2 Touch P MENU SET UP If the desired menu is not displayed on the screen touch A until the menu is displayed tai6Omin amp P MENU SET UP ADD DELETE RESET 3 Touch DELETE tai6Omin amp Select button to delete a EXPO MENU SURE SPOT FADER FOCUS SPOT PRGRAM METER AE 4 Touch the menu that you want to delete tai6Omin amp DELETE Delete this from CAMERA TAPE mode s P MENU YES NO 5 Touch YES Using the Menu The selected menu is deleted from Personal Menu 6 Touch Note e You cannot delete MENU and P PMENU SET UP
104. following list with the AUDIO VIDEO input jack System Used in NTSC Bahama Islands Bolivia Canada Central America Chile Colombia Ecuador Guyana Jamaica Japan Korea Mexico Peru Surinam Taiwan the Philippines the U S A Venezuela etc PAL Australia Austria Belgium China Czech Republic Denmark Finland Germany Holland Hong Kong Hungary Italy Kuwait Malaysia New Zealand Norway Poland Portugal Singapore Slovak Republic Spain Sweden Switzerland Thailand United Kingdom etc PAL M Brazil PAL N SECAM Argentina Paraguay Uruguay Bulgaria France Guiana Iran Iraq Monaco Russia Ukraine etc Simple setting of clock by time difference You can easily set the clock to the local time by setting a time difference when using your camcorder abroad Select WORLD TIME in the TIME LANGU menu then set the time difference p 82 Additional Information uo1ewoju eUO IPpY i 115 Usable cassette tapes You can use the mini DV format cassette only Use a cassette with the IN mark Mini Y Digital D video is a trademark Cassette Memory There are 2 types of mini DV cassettes those with Cassette Memory and those without Cassette Memory Cassettes with Cassette Memory have the C Cassette Memory mark A cassette with Cassette Memory is recommended for use on your camcorder CP ssh is a trademark IC memory is mounted on this type of cassette Yo
105. g for the last scene of the most recent recording END SEARCH This function is handy when you have played back the tape for example but want to start recording right after the most recently recorded scene When you use a cassette without Cassette Memory the END SEARCH function will not work once you eject the cassette after you have recorded on the tape If you use a cassette with Cassette Memory it will function even when you have ejected the cassette 1 Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to select the CAMERA TAPE mode 2 Touch STBY 0 00 00 t60min amp cr continued Recording 43 Bulpuooey i 3 Touch gt r ti6Omin amp END SEARCH Appears only witha cassette with Cassette Memory The last scene of the most recent recording is played back for about 5 seconds and the camcorder enters the standby mode at the point where the last recording has finished To cancel the operation Touch CANCEL Note The END SEARCH function will not work correctly when there is a blank section between recorded sections on the tape Tips e When PLAY EDIT mode is selected you can do this operation by touching and selecting END SEARCH e You can do this operation also by selecting END SEARCH in the menu Searching manually EDIT SEARCH You can search for the start point while viewing the pictures on the screen The sound is not
106. g playback by pressing DATA CODE on the screen p 51 e The recording angle is wider than that of the CAMERA TAPE mode Selecting image quality or size Select the G9 MEMORY SET menu STILL SET then W QUALITY or m IMAGE SIZE p 64 The number of pictures you can record on a Memory Stick varies depending on the quality size of the image and the recording environment Refer to the following list for the approximate number of pictures that can be recorded on a Memory Stick formatted on your camcorder When the Image quality is FINE number of images The image size of 2016 x 1512 is 1540KB that of 640 x 480 is 150KB 2016 x 1512 640 x 480 20168 L640 8MB 5 50 16MB supplied 10 96 32MB 20 190 64MB 40 390 128MB 82 780 256MB 145 1400 MSX 256 512MB 300 2850 MSX 512 1GB MSX 1G 610 5900 When the Image quality is STANDARD number of images The image size of 2016 x 1512 is 640KB that of 640 x 480 is 60KB 2016 x 1512 640 x 480 L016 L 640 8MB 12 120 16MB supplied 24 240 32MB 48 485 64MB 98 980 128MB 195 1970 256MB 355 3550 MSX 256 512MB 720 7200 MSX 512 1GB MSX 1G 1450 14500 gt continued Recording 29 Bulpiooey i 30 Using the flash The recommended distance to the subject when using the built in flash is 0 3 to 2 5 m 1 to 8 feet Your camcorder is set to auto flashing by default so according to the lighting conditions the flash may be a
107. gain to stop recording To cancel the progressive recording mode Follow steps 1 and 2 then select OFF in step 3 Note on the progressive recording mode In anormal TV broadcast the screen is divided into 2 finer fields and these are displayed in turn every 1 60 of a second Thus the actual picture displayed in an instant covers only half of the apparent picture area In progressive recording the picture is fully displayed with all the pixels A picture recorded in this mode appears clearer but a moving subject may appear awkward Notes e When recording in the progressive recording mode under fluorescent light or a light bulb the screen may flicker This is not a malfunction You cannot use the Progressive recording mode with 16 9 WIDE mode Recording 21 Bulpuooey i Recording still images lt Memory photo recording You can record still images on a Memory Stick Before recording follow steps to 7 in Getting started p 12 p 22 OPEN PHOTO POWER switch 1 Remove the lens cap Pull the lens cap string down and attach it to the grip belt 2 Press OPEN and open the LCD panel 3 Slide the POWER switch repeatedly until the CAMERA MEMORY lamp lights up Recording The selected recording folder is displayed Slide the POWER switch while pressing the green button CAMERA POWER TAPE O CHG SofEvory AMD 4 Press and hold PHOTO light
108. ge 40 P MENU POWER switch I Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to select the PLA Y EDIT mode 2 Touch while the picture you want to add the effect to is displayed 3 Touch MENU 4 Select E PICT APPLI then D EFFECT by touching 4 and touch 0K 5 Select an effect then adjust the effect by touching decrease increase 6 Touch twice then X D appears To cancel Digital effect Follow steps 2 to 4 then select OFF in step 5 Note e You cannot add effects to externally input pictures Also you cannot output pictures edited with digital effects via the q DV Interface Tip e You cannot record the pictures edited using special effects on the tape in your camcorder but you can copy them to a Memory Stick p 89 or another tape p 87 yoegheld i Playback 47 Viewing recordings on a Memory Stick lt You can view pictures one at a time on the screen When you have a lot of pictures you can list them to search through them easily Make sure you have a recorded Memory Stick inserted into your camcorder When you want to play back a recorded picture on your TV see page 53 OPEN IPB POWER switch 1 Press OPEN and open the LCD panel 2 Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to select the PLAY EDIT mode Slide the POWER switch while pressing the green button CAMERA POWER O TAPE O CHG MEMORY Nn 2
109. h rubber or vinyl objects for a long period of time About care and storage of the lens e Wipe the surface of the lens clean with a soft cloth in the following instances When there are fingerprints on the lens surface In hot or humid locations When the lens is exposed to salty air such as at the seaside e Store in a well ventilated location subject to little dirt or dust e To prevent molds periodically clean the lens as described above It is recommended you operate your camcorder about once a month to keep it in an optimum state for a long time To charge the pre installed button type battery Your camcorder has a pre installed button type battery to retain the date time and other settings even when the POWER switch is set to CHG OFF The pre installed button type battery is always charged while you are using your camcorder but it will get discharged gradually if you do not use your camcorder The button type battery will be fully discharged in about 3 months if you do not use your camcorder at all However even if the pre installed button type battery is not charged the camcorder operation will not be affected if you are not recording the date Procedures Connect your camcorder to a wall outlet using the supplied AC Adaptor and leave it with the POWER switch set to CHG OFF for more than 24 hours Additional Information Removing dust from inside the viewfinder 1 Remove the eyecup Pull out t
110. he Memory Stick or remove the battery pack Otherwise image data may be damaged e When using the half sized Memory Stick the Memory Stick Duo make sure you attach the Memory Stick Duo adaptor Your camcorder may malfunction when it is inserted without an adaptor p 118 Access lamp Insert the Memory Stick with the lt mark at the bottom left corner until it clicks To eject a Memory Stick Lightly push the Memory Stick in once Lightly push in once Getting started 21 payeys Bunyan i step f Setting the 5 a waa with A screen language Tip e Your camcorder offers ENG SIMP simplified English for when you cannot find your native tongue among the options You can select the language to be used on the LCD screen OPEN P MENU POWER switch 1 Turn on your camcorder 2 Press OPEN to open the LCD panel 3 Touch PWNU qi6Omin STBY 0 00 00 a EXPO x MENU SURE SPOT 1 3 FADER FOCUS SPOT PRGRAM Y METER AE 4 Touch LANGUAGE If the item is not displayed on the screen touch A If you cannot find it touch MENU and select it from the o8 TIME LANGU menu p 82 q60min STBY 0 00 00 LANGUAGE ENGLISH AN N ENG ENG LISH SIMP FRAN ESPA AIS OL 22 Getting started Recording
111. he viewfinder Remove the screw on each side of the eyecup and viewfinder using a screwdriver Remove the eyecup 2 Remove dust from inside the eyecup and viewfinder with a blower 3 Reverse steps and to re attach the eyecup and replace the screws Note e Do not drop or bend the eyecup shaft Be careful when handling the eyecup F 1 8 2 1 spec l f l C at l on re 7 32 2 1 8 in When converted to a 35 mm still camera In CAMERA TAPE Video camera recorder 45 450 mm 1 13 16 17 3 4 in In CAMERA MEMORY 37 370 mm 1 1 2 14 5 8 in Colour temperature AUTO HOLD INDOOR 3 200 K elem OUTDOOR 5 800 K Micka Te Coraine SYSTEM Minimum illumination Sa rotary ete eae scanning system 7 Ix lux F 1 8 awed mes ie alas 0 Ix lux during NightShot function anal a Objects unable to be seen due to the dark can be 1 Exif is a file format for still images established by the JEITA Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Input Output connectors Association Files in this format can have p ee i Audio Video input output additional information such as your 10 pi camcorder s setting information at the time of eh cane 75 Q ohms ideo signal p p ohms shot with infrared lighting recording Audio recording system unbalanced Rotary heads PCM system Luminance signal 1 Vp p 75Q ohms Quantization 12 bits Fs 32 kHz stereo 1 unbalanced stereo 2
112. hile charging and remains lit when the battery charge is complete In the CAMERA TAPE mode it takes a while to fully charge the flash lamp since it charges its battery with the flash lamp open The flash will not work during the following operations Super NightShot function Color Slow Shutter function Digital effect Progressive recording mode Burst During tape recording 16 9 WIDE mode Even if auto flashing or Auto red eye reduction is selected the flash will not work during the following operations NightShot function SPOTLIGHT SUNSET amp MOON and LANDSCAPE of PROGRAM AE Manual exposure Flexible spot meter If you use the flash in bright places such as when shooting a backlit subject the flash may not be effective e Attaching the lens hood supplied or a conversion lens optional may cause its shadow to appear e You cannot use an external flash optional and the built in flash at the same time Tips e The amount of light used by the flash is adjusted automatically To adjust it manually select FLASH LEVEL from the CAMERA SET menu p 58 e When the focus is hard to adjust use the HOLOGRAM AF function p 37 or refer to Adjusting the focus manually p 36 for the proper focal distance information Using the self timer With the self timer you can record a still image after a delay of about 10 seconds PHOTO PHOTO
113. iginally set time LANGUAGE You can select or change the language used for the on screen display p 22 You can select from English Simplified English Canadian French Latin American Spanish Brazilian Portuguese Traditional Chinese or Korean Using the Menu Customizing Personal Menu You can add frequently used menu items to Personal Menu or sort them in the order you like customizing You can customize the Personal Menu for each power mode of your camcorder Adding a menu Add You can add frequently used menu items to Personal Menu for easier and faster access Note e You can add up to 28 menu items each for the CAMERA TAPE CAMERA MEMORY and PLAY EDIT modes If you want to add more you must delete a less important menu item before adding a new menu item p 84 L Touch PEN PRGRAM AE 2 Touch P MENU SET UP If the desired menu is not displayed on the screen touch A until the menu is displayed 60min amp P MENU SET UP ADD DELETE RESET 3 Touch ADD tai60min amp Select the category M CAMERA SET gt E amp PICT APPLI EDIT PLAY e5 STANDARD SET TIME LANGU D gt Dd 4 Touch 4 to select a menu category then touch ok The available items vary depending on the power mode o
114. indicate the correct time The power turns off frequently although the remaining battery indicator indicates that the battery pack has enough power to operate The power abruptly turns off A problem occurs when the camcorder is connected to the AC Adaptor Cassette tapes Symptom Cassette cannot be ejected from the compartment Cassette is not eyected even when the cassette lid is open Troubleshooting Cause and or Corrective Actions gt Attach the battery pack to the camcorder correctly If the lamp still does not light up then it indicates that no power is supplied from the wall outlet e The battery charge is completed p 13 gt Attach the battery pack to the camcorder correctly If the problem persists disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet and contact your Sony dealer The battery pack may be damaged p 13 e The temperature of the environment is too low or the battery pack has not been charged enough This is not a malfunction gt Fully charge the battery again If the problem persists replace the battery pack with a new one It may be damaged p 13 119 e The temperature of the environment is too high or too low or the battery pack has not been charged enough This is not a malfunction gt Fully charge the battery again If the problem persists replace the battery pack with a new one It may be damaged p 13 120 e A problem has occurred in the remaining battery time indicator
115. ing 37 Bulpuooey i 38 Adjusting the frame and focus when recording a still image in darkness _ NightFraming You can observe the subject in total darkness When recording the HOLOGRAM AF light is emitted to focus on a subject until the focus is fixed NIGHTSHOT NIGHTFRAMING 1 Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to select the CAMERA MEMORY mode 2 Set the NIGHTSHOT NIGHTFRAMING switch to NIGHTFRAMING Qh and NIGHTFRAMING appear To cancel NightFraming set the NIGHTSHOT NIGHTFRAMING switch to green Note e The focus may not be correctly adjusted if you are using a conversion lens optional as it may block the HOLOGRAM AF light e The focus will be adjusted automatically even if manual focusing is selected e Supplementary light will be emitted even if HOLOGRAM AF is set to OFF e Flash will be activated even if No flash is selected Tip e Even though the subject may not appear on the LCD panel in natural colors when you are shooting it will be recorded in natural colors Recording Recording a picture using various effects P MENU POWER switch Fading in and out of a scene FADER You can add the following effects to currently recording pictures 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 OVERLAP fade in
116. ing using the viewfinder 3 3 W During camera recording using the LCD 3 8 W Operating temperature 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F Storage temperature 20 C to 60 C 4 F to 140 F Dimensions approx 59 x 119 x 113 mm 2 3 8 x 4 3 4 x 4 1 2 in w h d Mass Approx 540 g 1 Ib 3 oz main unit only 630 g 1 lb 6 oz including the NP FM30 rechargeable battery pack DVM60 cassette and lens cap Supplied accessories See page 12 AC Adaptor AC L15A L15B Power requirements AC 100 240 V 50 60 Hz Current consumption 0 35 0 18 A Power consumption 18 W Output voltage DC 8 4 V 1 5 A Operating temperature 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F Storage temperature 20 C to 60 C 4 F to 140 F Dimensions approx 56 x 31 x 100 mm 2 1 4 x 1 1 4 x 4 in w b d excluding the projecting parts Mass approx 190 g 6 7 oz excluding the power cord Additional Information Rechargeable battery pack NP FM30 Maximum output voltage DC 8 4 V Output voltage DC 7 2 V Capacity 5 0 Wh 700 mAh Dimensions approx 38 2 x 20 5 x 55 6 mm 1 9 16 x 13 16 x 2 1 4 in w h d Mass approx 65 g 2 2 oz Operating temperature 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F Type Lithium ion Memory Stick Memory Flash memory 16MB MSA 16A Operating voltage DC 2 7 3 6 V Power consumption Approx 45 mA during operation mode Approx 130 WA during tape recording standby Dimensions approx 21 5 x 50 x 2 8 mm
117. jack or the internal microphone to record additional sound the picture will not be output from the A V jack Check the picture on the LCD screen or the viewfinder and the sound on the headphones When you use an external microphone optional to record additional audio you can check the picture and the sound by connecting your camcorder toa TV using the A V connecting cable However the sound gt continued Dubbing Editing 97 Bunipa 6uiqqnq i you have recorded afterwards is not output from the speaker Check the sound by using the headphones ora TV Recording sound 1 Insert a recorded cassette into your camcorder 2 Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to select the PLAY EDIT mode 3 Touch Ea play pause to play the tape 4 Touch Ea play pause again at the point where you want to start recording the sound The playback pauses 5 Touch P MENU Touch AUD DUB CTRL If the item is not displayed on the screen touch A If you cannot find it touch MENU and select it from the f EDIT PLAY menu ta6Omin amp Pil 0 00 00 00 AUD DUB CTRL AUDIO DUB 7 Touch AUDIO DUB Dubbing Editing A green I mark appears on the LCD screen t160min P 0 00 00 00 AUD DUB CTRL CECE 8 Touch gt n play pause and start playing back the audio you want to record at the same time A green mark remains on the
118. ject on the LCD screen during recording by adjusting the angle of the LCD panel LCD BACKLIGHT switch Maximum 180 degrees atte ages epee ORTAN T k Maximum 90 degrees Press OPEN and open the LCD panel Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder then rotate it to the desired position To adjust the brightness of the LCD screen 1 Touch P MENU 2 Touch LCD BRIGHT If the item is not displayed on the screen touch A L If you cannot find it touch MENU ea STANDARD SET menu then touch LCD VF SET p 78 3 Adjust the item with then touch Ok Tips If you rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees to the lens side you can close the LCD panel with the LCD screen facing out e If you are using the battery pack for power source you can adjust the brightness by selecting LCD BL LEVEL from the LCD VF SET on the STANDARD SET menu p 78 e When you use your camcorder in bright conditions using the battery pack set the LCD BACKLIGHT switch to OFF This position saves battery power Adjusting the viewfinder You can view images using the viewfinder when you close the LCD panel Use the viewfinder when the battery is running out or when the screen is hard to see Viewfinder lens adjustment lever 1 Extend the viewfinder 2 Adjust the viewfinder lens adjustment lever until the picture is clear To use the viewfinder du
119. l Ciel 22 S Gold plated connector About the Memory Stick The Memory Stick is a new light and small recording media which despite its size can store more data than a floppy disk You can use following types of Memory Stick on your camcorder However appearance on the list does not guarantee the operation of all types of Memory Stick on your camcorder Types of Memory Stick Recording Playback Memory Stick O Memory Stick Duo O MagicGate Memory Stick Or MagicGate Memory Stick Ow Duo Memory Stick PRO O Memory Stick PRO Duo Or Attach the Memory Stick Duo adaptor before inserting it into the camcorder 2 MagicGate is a copyright protection technology that records and transfers the contents in an encrypted format Note that data that uses MagicGate technology cannot be recorded or played on your camcorder e Still image format Your camcorder compresses and records image data in the JPEG Joint Photographic Experts Group format The file extension is JPG e Movie format Your camcorder compresses and records picture data in the MPEG Moving Picture Experts Group format The file extension is MPG e File names of still images 101 0001 This file name appears on the screen of your camcorder DSC00001 JPG This file name appears on the display of a computer e File names of movies MOV0
120. low flashing e The write protect tab on the cassette is set to lock p 116 Fast flashing e Moisture condensation has occurred p 122 e The self diagnosis display code is displayed p 111 e The image is protected p 101 The write protect tab on the Memory Stick is set to lock p 118 Slow flashing e During charging Fast flashing e The self diagnosis display code is displayed p 111 e There is something wrong with the built in flash or the external flash optional You hear a melody or beep sound when the warning indicators appear on the screen Troubleshooting Warning messages If messages appear on the screen check the following See the page in parentheses for details Subjects Battery Moisture condensation Cassette Tape Memory Stick Indications Use the InfoLITHIUM battery pack Battery level is low Old battery Use a new one Re attach the power source 6 amp Moisture condensation Eject the cassette b Moisture condensation Turn off for 1H OY Insert a cassette Reinsert the cassette OQ amp The tape is locked check the tab OWY The tape has reached the end Use a cassette with Cassette Memory A Insert a Memory Stick YI Reinsert the Memory Stick Do not eject the Memory Stick during writing This is a read only Memory Stick lt 2 Incompatible type of Memory Stick S This Memory Stick is not formatted correctly Ca
121. low the steps below when you are performing digital program edit for the first time to a tape ina VCR You can skip this setting if you have set up your VCR before using the following procedure You can adjust the synchronization of your camcorder and the VCR to avoid not recording the starting scene T Remove the cassette from your camcorder Prepare a pen and paper to take notes 2 Set the VCR to recording pause mode Skip this step if you have selected i LINK in step 11 on p 92 ONote e Run the tape for about 10 seconds before pausing The starting scenes may not get recorded when you start recording from the beginning of the tape 3 Touch 4 then ADJ TEST 60min amp 0 00 00 00 ADJ TEST Set the recording device in rec pause mode EXEC CANCEL 4 Touch EXEC A picture about 50 seconds long with 5 IN and OUT indicators each for adjusting synchronization is recorded Completed appears when the recording is finished ta6Omin amp ADJ TEST Completed Dubbing Editing 5 Rewind the tape on your VCR then play back in slow mode 5 opening numbers for each IN and closing numbers for each OUT appear 6 Take a note of the opening number value of each CUT IN and the closing number value of each CUT OUT then calculate the average number value for each CUT IN and CUT OUT Touch CUT IN t60min F CUT IN
122. ly You will hear a light beeping sound when the focus and brightness settings are adjusted Recording does not start at this point The indicator stops flashing The number of images that can be recorded gt 107 The number of images that can be recorded varies depending on the image size setting and the recording environment 5 Press PHOTO fully A shutter sound is heard When bars of HIZ disappears the image is recorded on the Memory Stick To check the most recently recorded image Review Touch Touch again to return to standby To delete the image touch then YES To cancel deleting touch NO To turn the power off Slide the POWER switch up to CHG OFF To record still images continuously Burst Select the G9 MEMORY SET menu STILL SET then W BURST p 64 You can record 3 to 32 images continuously in a time interval of about 0 5 to 0 07 seconds Indicators displayed during recording 1 Recording folder Image size 5916 2016 x 1512 or gg 640 x 480 Quality FINE FINE or STD ISTANDARD 4 Personal Menu button p 56 Review button p 28 Tips e When you press PHOTO on your Remote Commander the image displayed on the screen at that timing is recorded e The recording time date and the camera settings data are recorded automatically on the recording media without being displayed on the screen You can view this information durin
123. me Recording status STBY standby or REC recording 4 Movie size Recorded time hour minute second 6 Recording capacity of the Memory Stick Memory Stick recording start indicator appears for about 5 seconds Personal Menu button p 56 9 Review button p 23 Notes Before changing the battery pack slide the POWER switch up to CHG OFF In the default setting when you do not operate the camcorder for more than about 5 minutes the power will automatically turn off to prevent battery loss LA SHUT OFF p 81 To restart recording slide the POWER switch down to select CAMERA TAPE or CAMERA MEMORY and then press START STOP When you are recording on a Memory Stick using an external flash optional turn off the power of the external flash to prevent charging noise from getting recorded Tips e To ensure smooth transition on a tape from the last recorded scene to the next note the following Do not remove the cassette The picture will be recorded continuously without a break even when you turn the power off Do not record pictures in SP mode and LP mode on the same tape Avoid stopping then recording a movie in the LP mode See To record for a longer time on a Memory Stick p 25 for the approximate length of time it is possible to record on a Memory Stick of different capacities The recording time date and the camera settings
124. mory Stick PRO and Memory Stick PRO are trademarks of Sony Corporation e MagicGate and MAGICGATE are trademarks of Sony Corporation e All other product names mentioned herein may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies Furthermore and are not mentioned in each case in this manual About the InfoLITHIUM battery pack This unit is compatible with the InfoLITHIUM battery pack M series Your camcorder operates only with the InfoLITHIUM battery pack InfoLITHIUM M series battery packs have the Q nfoLitHium M mark SERIES What is the InfoLITHIUM battery pack The InfoLITHIUM battery pack is a lithium ion battery pack that has functions for communicating information related to operating conditions between your camcorder and an optional AC Adaptor charger The InfoLITHIUM battery pack calculates the power consumption according to the operating conditions of your camcorder and displays the remaining battery time in minutes With an AC Adaptor charger optional the remaining battery time and charging time appear To charge the battery pack e Be sure to charge the battery pack before you start using your camcorder e We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of between 10 C to 30 C 50 F to 86 F until the CHG charge lamp turns off If you charge the battery pack outside of
125. nd go through the procedure from step 1 You can delete all data such as date title and cassette label saved in the Cassette Memory at one time 1 Touch YES twice To cancel deletion of all data select NO 2 Touch X Using the STANDARD SET MENU m REC MODE MULTI SOUND AUDIO MIX USB CAMERA etc You can select the items listed below on the STANDARD SET menu To select these items see Selecting menu items p 56 The default settings are marked with The indicators in parentheses appear when the setting is selected The settings you can adjust vary depending on the power mode of your camcorder Only the items that can be operated in the selected mode are displayed S STBY 0 00 00 STANDARD SET REC MODE AUDIO MODE VOLUME REC MODE gt SP SP Select to record in the SP Standard Play mode on a cassette LP LP Select to increase the recording time to 1 5 times the SP mode Long oo Play The use of Sony Excellence Master mini DV cassette is Cc recommended to get the most out of your camcorder Notes e You cannot add sound on the tape recorded in the LP mode e If you record in the LP mode a mosaic like noise may appear or sound may be interrupted D when you play back the tape on other camcorders or VCRs e When you mix recordings in the SP mode and in the LP mode on one tape the playback picture may be distorted or the time code may not be written properly
126. nd select it from the CAMERA SET menu qa6omin STBY 0 00 00 SELF TIMER OFF 3 Touch ON then K appears t160min P Cr 4 Press START STOP You will hear a beep sound counting down for about 10 seconds The count down indication begins from 8 The recording starts To stop recording press START STOP To cancel the count down Touch RESET or press START STOP To cancel the self timer Follow steps 1 and 2 then select OFF in step 3 Recording movies fit for breaking into still images eo Progressive recording mode This feature is useful for movies you intend to import to your computer to produce still images You can record pictures with less blurring than recording in the normal mode producing pictures suitable for analyzing high speed action such as sports To enjoy as a movie it is better to record the picture in the normal mode since the image is recorded only every 1 30 of a second in the progressive recording mode START STOP P MENU 1 Touch 2 Touch PROGRE REC If the item is not displayed on the screen touch A If you cannot find it touch MENU and select PROGRES REC from the CAMERA SET menu 60min F STBY PROGRES REC OFF 0 00 00 OFF 3 Touch ON then ox 30p appears 4 Press START STOP Press it a
127. nnot record The Memory Stick is full lt On The Memory Stick is locked check the tab Cannot playback Reinsert the Memory Stick Cannot record Reinsert the Memory Stick No file Charging cannot record still images Corrective Actions References gt See page 119 Charge the battery p 13 gt See page 119 gt See page 122 gt See page 122 gt See page 20 gt The cassette might be damaged etc gt See page 116 gt See page 116 gt See page 21 The Memory Stick might be damaged Try with another Memory Stick gt See page 117 Check the format then format the Memory Stick as necessary p 66 gt Delete unnecessary images p 99 gt See page 117 e No file is recorded or there is no readable file on the Memory Stick e You tried to record an image while charging the flash Wait until the flash charge indicator remains lit p 30 gt continued Troubleshooting Bunooysejqnol i 113 114 Subjects Memory Stick Others Troubleshooting Indications USB streaming This function is not available Memory Stick folders are full Cannot record still images on Memory Stick Cannot record Memory Stick movie on a tape Cannot record due to copyright protection Cannot add audio Disconnect the i LINK cable Not recorded in SP mode Cannot add audio Not recorded in 12 bit audio Cannot add audio Cannot add
128. nt to locate later on The tape counter is reset to 0 00 00 and Q appears on the screen P MENU If the tape counter is not displayed press DISPLAY on the Remote Commander 2 Press m stop when you want to stop playback 3 Press lt 4 REW The tape stops automatically when the tape counter reaches 0 00 00 54 Playback 4 Press PLAY The playback starts from the point designated 0 00 00 on the tape counter To cancel the operation Press ZERO SET MEMORY on the Remote Commander again Notes e There may be a discrepancy of several seconds between the time code and the tape counter e Zero set memory will not function correctly if there is a blank section between recorded sections on the tape Searching for a scene using Cassette Memory Title search You can locate a scene where you have added a title p 74 SEARCH M lt lt PP STOP 1 Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to select the PLAY EDIT mode 2 Press SEARCH M on the Remote Commander repeatedly to select TITLE SEARCH 3 Press F previous P1 next on the Remote Commander to select a title that you want to play Playback starts automatically from the selected title TITLE SEARCH _0 00 00 00 Pregent point on 1 HELLO the tape 2 HAPPY BIRTHDA 3 HAPPY HOLIDAYS 4 CONGRATULATIGNS 5 OUR SWEET BAB 6 WEDDING
129. ollowing See the page in parentheses for details Indication Cause and or Corrective Actions C 00 00 E OU UU Self Some symptoms can be fixed by yourself If the problem persists even after diagnosis display you tried a couple of times contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility C 04 00 gt A battery pack that is not an InfoLITHIUM battery pack is being used Use an InfoLITHIUM battery pack p 119 C 21 00 gt Moisture condensation has occurred Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at least one hour then re insert the cassette p 122 C 22 00 Clean the head using a cleaning cassette optional p 123 c 3100 C 32000 gt Symptoms that are not described above have occurred Remove and insert the cassette then operate your camcorder again Do not perform this procedure if moisture starts to condense p 122 gt Remove the power source Reconnect it again and operate your camcorder again Change the tape 20 00 E 61 00 62 00 91 0 Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility Inform them of the 5 digit code which starts from E 101 0001 Warning indicator e The file is damaged pertaining to files e The file is unreadable e You are trying to carry out the MEMORY MIX function on a movie p 41 J Battery level warning e The battery pack is nearly used up e Depending on the operating environmental or battery conditi
130. ons the XJ indicator may flash even if there are approximately 5 to 10 minutes remaining 4 Moisture condensation warning Eject the cassette set the POWER switch to CHG OFF and leave it for about hour with the cassette lid open p 122 N Warning indicator pertaining No cassette with Cassette Memory is inserted p 116 to Cassette Memory SJ Warning indicator pertaining to Slow flashing the Memory Stick e No Memory Stick is inserted Fast flashing e The picture cannot be recorded on the Memory Stick gt continued Troubleshooting Bunooysejqnol i 111 112 Indication x Warning indicator pertaining to Memory Stick formatting lt 2 Warning indicator pertaining to incompatible Memory Stick el Warning indicator pertaining to the tape Eject cassette warning O Warning indicator pertaining to image deletion O Warning indicator pertaining to the write protect of the Memory Stick 4 Warning indicator pertaining to the flash Cause and or Corrective Actions e The Memory Stick data is damaged e The Memory Stick is not formatted correctly p 66 e An incompatible Memory Stick is inserted Slow flashing e There is less than 5 minutes remaining on the tape e No cassette is inserted e The write protect tab on the cassette is set to lock p 116 Fast flashing e The tape has run out S
131. or the battery pack has not been charged enough Fully charge the battery again to correct the indication p 13 e A SHUT OFF in the p 81 gt When approximately 5 minutes have elapsed while you do not operate your camcorder the camcorder is automatically turned off Slide the POWER switch down to turn the power on again p 16 Or use the AC Adaptor 3 STANDARD SET menu is set to 5 min gt Turn off the power and disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet Then connect it again Cause and or Corrective Actions gt Make sure the power source battery pack or AC Adaptor is connected correctly p 13 gt Remove the battery pack from the camcorder then attach it again p 13 gt Attach a charged battery pack to the camcorder p 13 gt Moisture condensation is starting in your camcorder p 122 Symptom The Cassette Memory indicator does not appear while using a cassette with Cassette Memory The remaining tape indicator is not displayed A cassette label is not recorded LCD screen viewfinder Symptom An unknown language appears on the screen An unknown picture appears on the screen An unknown indicator appears on the screen The buttons do not appear on the touch panel The buttons on the touch panel do not work correctly or do not work at all The picture in the viewfinder is not clear The picture in the viewfinder has disappeared Cause and
132. ore a Memory Stick put it in its case e Do not touch or allow metallic objects to come into contact with the terminal Labeling area Attach the label within the designated labelling area Additional Information e Do not bend drop or apply strong force to the Memory Stick e Do not disassemble or modify the Memory Stick e Do not let the Memory Stick get wet e Do not insert any objects other than a compliant Memory Stick into the Memory Stick slot It may cause a malfunction On location for use Do not use or keep the Memory Stick in the following locations Places subject to extremely high temperature such as a car parked outside in the summer Places under direct sunlight Places with extremely high humidity or subject to corrosive gases Note on using the Memory Stick Duo You can use a Memory Stick Duo in your camcorder after inserting it into the Memory Stick Duo adaptor You may damage the Memory Stick Duo or the Memory Stick slot on your camcorder in the following situations When you insert a Memory Stick Duo that is not inserted into a Memory Stick Duo adaptor into the Memory Stick slot on your camcorder When you insert the Memory Stick Duo in the wrong direction If you insert a Memory Stick Duo without a Memory Stick Duo adaptor by mistake hold the camcorder so the Memory
133. otection see page 116 Note e Do not force the cassette into the compartment This may cause a malfunction of your camcorder T Slide the OPEN AEJECT 4 lever in the direction of the arrow and open the lid OPEN SEJECT 4 lever Lid The cassette compartment automatically comes out and opens up Getting started 2 Insert a cassette with its window side facing up Window side Push the center of the back of the cassette lightly 3 Press PUSH The cassette compartment automatically slides back in G Close the lid To eject the cassette 1 Slide the OPEN ZEJECT 4 lever in the direction of the arrow and open the lid The cassette compartment automatically comes out 2 Take out the cassette then press PUSH The cassette compartment automatically slides back in 3 Close the lid Notes Inserting a Memory Stick e If you force the Memory Stick into the Memory Stick slot in the wrong direction the Memory Stick slot may be damaged Do not insert anything other than a Memory Stick into the Memory Stick slot Doing so may cause a For details on the Memory Stick such as malfunction of your camcorder e When the access lamp is lit or flashing your write protection see page 117 p amp y P pag camcorder is reading writing data from to the Note Memory Stick Do not shake or knock your camcorder turn the power off eject t
134. peration is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation 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 PC330 Serial No Model No AC Serial No CAUTION You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures
135. r Notes e If one day s recording is less than 2 minutes your camcorder may not accurately find the point where the recording date changes e The Date search will not function correctly when there is a blank section between recorded sections on the tape e You can record date time data for up to 6 days When you have recorded for more than 7 days on a tape locate the date without using the Cassette Memory To turn off the Cassette Memory select the f EDIT PLAY menu ci l SEARCH and then OFF p 74 Playback 55 Advanced operations Using the Menu Selecting menu items You can change various settings or make detailed adjustments using the menu items displayed on the screen P MENU POWER switch 1 Turn on the power p 16 2 Touch PEN The Personal Menu appears Items that are used often are displayed as short cuts The available menu items vary depending on the power mode of your camcorder Example PLAY EDIT mode s Personal Menu ta6Omin amp 0 00 00 00 A MENU x END SEARCH VAR 1 2 VOLUME SPD PB gt REC DATA Yv CTRL CODE Using the Menu 3 Touch MENU to display the menu index screen 0 00 00 00 x MEMORY SET STILL SET MOVIE SET ALL ERASE O 4 Select the icon of the desired menu with 4 then touch 0k CAMERA SET p 58
136. r Color Slow Shutter This is not a malfunction p 34 The color of the picture is not gt Deactivate the NightShot function p 34 correctly displayed Picture appears too bright on the gt Deactivate the NightShot function in bright places p 34 screen and the subject does not Cancel the back light function p 32 appear on the screen The shutter sound is not heard Set BEEP to MELODY or NORMAL on the 2a STANDARD SET menu p 80 Black bands appear when you record Set STEADYSHOT to OFF on the CAMERA SET menu a TV screen or computer screen p 63 The external flash optional does not The power of the flash is not turned on or the flash is not attached work correctly e Two or more flashes are attached Only one external flash can be attached Flickering or changes in color occurs This occurs when recording pictures under a fluorescent lamp sodium lamp or mercury lamp in the soft portrait or sports lesson mode Cancel PROGRAM AE in this case p 58 106 Troubleshooting Symptom END SEARCH does not work END SEARCH does not work correctly Playback Cause and or Corrective Actions e The cassette was ejected after recording when using a cassette without Cassette Memory p 116 e The cassette is new and has nothing recorded e There is a blank section in the beginning or middle of the tape This is not a malfunction If you are playing back the pictures stored on a
137. r rest and fasten the grip belt as shown in the following illustration e When you are using the touch panel place your hand on the back side of the LCD panel to support it Then touch the buttons displayed on the screen Touch the button on the LCD screen e You can change the language to be used for screen display on your camcorder p 22 e Do not hold the camcorder by the following parts Battery pack Flash Ta bl e of C ont e nt S Features available for tape only lt Features available for Memory Stick only head this Mol ooien nna E E 2 Quick Start Guide Recording movies ON a tape ecccceeeceeseeeeeceeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeseeeeesseneeeseeeeesaaes 8 Recording still images on a Memory StiCk cccccccccceeeessseeeeeeeeeeaeeees 10 Getting started Step 1 Checking supplied ItEMS cccccccseeeeeeceeeeeeeecaeeeeeeeseeeeeeseaaeeees 12 Step 2 Charging the battery PaCk ccccceeecceceseseeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeesaaeeeees 13 Using an outside power SOUFCe sxsicincensasiessceiscctancannesivnnsecnssaecwdensansendbenauetaniandewenacnen vas 16 Step 3 Turning the power ON ceccccccseecceeeeeeeeeceeeeeeeeeeeseeeeesseeeeeessaaeeees 16 Step 4 Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder ccccceseeeeeeeeeeees 17 Adjusting the LCD Danel sccdccceiecsciesnseassamenientsnaeseannos sessicnanestanwaanttasye lt neneanendaondeastiocbesen 17 Adjusting the viewfinder
138. r the change of daylight Your camcorder will shoot a still image at a selected interval and record it on a Memory Stick a a a b b a Shooting time b Interval 1 Touch SET Select a desired interval time 1 5 or 10 minutes then touch OK 3 Touch ON then touch OK gt OFF To deactivate interval recording ON 315 my To record still images on a Memory Stick in the selected interval 4 Touch x lt j ml flashes 5 Press PHOTO fully x ml stops flashing and the Interval photo recording starts To cancel interval photo recording select OFF in step 3 When you remove a cassette or Memory Stick from your camcorder and select the CAMERA TAPE mode you can view the demonstration in about 10 minutes gt ON Select to see an overview of the functions available such as when you are using this camcorder for the first time OFF Select when you do not intend to use the DEMO MODE Note e You can view the demonstration only when the NIGHTSHOT NIGHTFRAMING switch is set to green Tips e The demonstration will be suspended in situations such as those described below When you touch the screen during the demonstration The demonstration starts again in about 10 minutes When a cassette or Memory Stick is inserted When a mode other than CAMERA TAPE is selected e If A SHUT OFF is set to 5 min when the camcorder is used on the battery pack the powe
139. r will be turned off after approximately 5 minutes p 81 e EDIT PLAY menu art ITAPE TITLE SEARCH etc Using the e You can select items listed below on the EDIT PLAY menu To select items see Selecting menu items p 56 The default settings are marked with gt The settings you can adjust vary depending on the VAR SPD PB See page 46 for details REC CTRL See page 87 and 90 for details AUD DUB CTRL See page 98 for details PROG EDIT OTHER DEVICE Select to make programs and dubbing the selected scenes to a tape on a VCR p 91 power mode of your camcorder Only the items that can be operated in the selected mode are displayed 0 00 00 00 x EDIT PLAY VAR SPD PB REC CTRL AUD DUB CTRL O MEMORY STICK Select to make programs and dubbing the selected scenes to a Memory Stick p 95 Ea REC CTRL See page 87 and 89 for details BURN DVD When your camcorder is connected to a Sony VAIO series personal computer you can easily burn the picture recorded on the tape on a DVD using this command See the supplied Computer Applications Guide for details gt continued Using the Menu 73 nuaw y Buisy i 74 END SEARCH SEARCH cm TITLE Using the Menu EXEC CANCEL gt ON OFF Select to activate the END SEARCH function The most recently recorded picture is played back for about 5 se
140. rature inside the plastic bag has reached the surrounding temperature after about one hour Video head e When the video head becomes dirty you cannot record pictures normally or distorted picture or sound is played back If the following problem occurs clean the video heads for 10 seconds with the Sony DVM 12CLD cleaning cassette optional Mosaic pattern noise appears on the playback picture or the screen is displayed in blue Playback pictures do not move Playback pictures do not appear or the sound breaks off a Dirty video head Use a cleaning cassette appears on the screen during recording e The video head suffers from wear after long use If you cannot obtain a clear image even after using a cleaning cassette it might be because the video head is worn Please contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility to have the video head replaced LCD screen e Do not add excessive pressure on the LCD screen as it may cause damage e If your camcorder is used in a cold place a residual image may appear on the LCD screen This is not a malfunction e While using your camcorder the back of the LCD screen may heat up This is not a malfunction To clean the LCD screen e If fingerprints or dust make the LCD screen dirty it is recommended you using the cleaning cloth supplied to clean it When you use the LCD Cleaning Kit optional do not apply the cleaning liquid
141. re on your camcorder that contains copyright control signals for copyright protection of software Cannot record due to copyright protection appears on the LCD screen or on the TV screen if you try to record such software Your camcorder does not record copyright control signals on the tape when it records Notes on use To prevent accidental erasure Slide the write protect tab on the cassette to set to SAVE REC The cassette can be recorded SAVE The cassette cannot be recorded write protected When labeling the cassette Be sure to place the label only on the locations as shown in the following illustration so as not to cause malfunction of your camcorder Do not put a label along this border Labeling position After using the cassette Rewind the tape to the beginning to avoid distortion of the picture or the sound The cassette should then be put in its case and stored in an upright position When the Cassette Memory function does not work Re insert the cassette Cassette Memory may not work when the gold plated connector is dirty or dusty When cleaning the gold plated connector Generally clean the gold plated connector on a cassette with a cotton wool swab after every 10 times it has been ejected If the gold plated connector on the cassette is dirty or dusty the remaining tape indicator may not be indicated correctly and you may not be able to operate functions using Cassette Memory E
142. ring operation When you are recording on a tape or a Memory Stick you can adjust the exposure p 32 and fader p 38 while checking the image on the viewfinder Have the LCD panel rotated 180 degrees and closed with the screen facing out gt continued Getting started 17 payeys umag i 18 1 Set the power mode to CAMERA TAPE or CAMERA MEMORY p 16 2 Extend the viewfinder and close the LCD panel with the screen facing out appears on the screen 3 Touch 4 Touch YES The LCD screen is turned off 5 Touch the LCD screen while checking the display in the viewfinder EXPOSURE etc are displayed 6 Touch the button you want to set e EXPOSURE Adjust with and touch Ok e FADER Touch it repeatedly to select a desired effect only in the CAMERA TAPE mode e won The LCD screen lights up To hide the buttons on the LCD screen touch OK Tip e To adjust th the brightness of the viewfinder backlight select 3 STANDARD SET menu LCD VF SET eH VF B LIGHT when you are using the battery pack p 78 Getting started Step 5 Setting the date and time Set the date and time when using this camcorder for the first time If you do not set the date and time the CLOCK SET screen appears every time you turn on your camcorder Note e If you do not use your camcorder for about 3 months the built in rechargeable button type battery gets dis
143. roksonic 21 70 82 Canon 77 78 Citizen 47 Craig 47 13 Curtis Mathis 8 77 80 Daewoo 26 40 77 DBX 21 33 35 Dimensia 8 Emerson 26 48 59 70 80 81 82 Fisher 36 37 44 45 Funai 80 General Electric 8 32 77 94 101 Goldstar LG 47 GO VIDEO 71 Hitachi 8 42 78 HQ 40 Instant Replay 71 18 JC Penny 8 21 33 35 36 42 77 JVC 12 13 14 21 33 35 Kenwood 21 33 35 47 LXI Sears 36 37 42 44 45 47 49 80 Magnavox 17 77 78 83 Marantz 21 33 35 Marta 47 Memorex 37 717 Minolta 8 42 Mitsubishi MGA 22 23 24 28 29 Manufacturing company Multitech NEC Olympic Optimus Orion Panasonic Pentax Philco Philips Pioneer Quasar RCA PROSCAN Realistic Sansui Singer Samsung Sanyo Scott Sharp Shintom Signature 2000 Sylvania Symphonic Tashiro Tatung Teac Technics Toshiba Wards Yamaha Zenith TV VCR component IR SETUP code 23 32 80 21 33 35 77 78 22 60 16 17 77 78 8 42 26 70 77 78 47 77 78 83 78 6 16 17 77 78 7 8 16 40 41 42 77 78 78 83 101 22 36 37 77 80 88 21 73 24 24 32 32 41 94 94 26 36 37 47 22 23 24 28 32 37 40 41 88 89 73 80 89 77 78 80 83 80 47 21 33 35 21 33 35 80 77 78 7 40 49 37 47 88 89 95 21 33 35 36 95 continued Dubbing Editing 93 6un pa 6urqqna i Step 2 ce Adjusting the synchronization of the VCR Fol
144. ry pack Continuous Typical recording recording time time NP FM30 90 50 supplied NP FM50 150 85 OQ D NP FM70 310 175 NP QM71 365 210 Pe QM71D ST NP FM91 550 315 c QM91 QM91D Approximate number of minutes when recording while you repeatedly record start stop slide the POWER switch to change the power mode and zoom The actual battery life may be shorter Playing time Approximate number of minutes available when you use a fully charged battery pack at 25 C 77 F Battery pack LCD panel LCD panel opened closed NP FM30 120 150 supplied NP FM50 195 240 NP FM70 400 495 NP QM71 465 580 QM71D NP FM91 695 865 QM91 QM91D With the LCD BACKLIGHT switch set to ON Notes e The power will not be supplied from the battery pack when the AC Adaptor is connected to the DC IN jack of your camcorder even if its power cord is disconnected from the wall outlet e The recording and playback time will be shorter when you use your camcorder in low temperature e The CHG charge lamp flashes during charging or the battery information will not be correctly displayed in following conditions gt continued Getting started 15 16 The battery pack is not attached correctly The battery pack is damaged The battery pack is fully discharged For Battery information only Using an outside power source You can use the AC Adaptor as the power source when you do not want
145. s touch OK 2 Touch 0K 3 Touch color a position SIZE as necessary to select a desired color position or size Color white yellow violet red cyan green blue Position You can select from 8 to 9 choices Size small large You can only select the small size when you are entering more than 13 characters 4 Touch 0K 5 Touch SAVE During playback playback pause or recording TITLE SAVE is displayed on the screen for about 5 seconds and the title is set During recording standby TITLE appears When you press START STOP to start recording TITLE SAVE is displayed on the screen for about 5 seconds and the title is set Notes e The point you superimposed the title may be detected as an index signal when searching a recording with other video device e When you are using your camcorder on the battery pack and do not operate it for 5 minutes the power automatically goes off as the default setting If you may take 5 minutes or longer to enter characters set A SHUT OFF on the STANDARD SET menu to NEVER p 81 The power will not be turned off Even though the power goes off the characters you have entered remain stored in memory Turn the power back on then start again from step 1 to continue superimposing the title O Tip e To change a created title select the title in step 1 then touch OK Then reselect the characters again TITL ERASE 1
146. s or outdoors where the LCD screen the viewfinder or the lens may be exposed to direct sunlight This damages the inside of the viewfinder or the LCD screen Anywhere very humid e Operate your camcorder on DC 7 2 V battery pack or DC 8 4 V AC Adaptor e For DC or AC operation use the accessories recommended in these operating instructions e Do not let your camcorder get wet for example from rain or sea water If your camcorder gets wet it may malfunction Sometimes this malfunction cannot be repaired e If any solid object or liquid get inside the casing unplug your camcorder and have it checked by a Sony dealer before operating it any further e Avoid rough handling or mechanical shock Be particularly careful of the lens e Keep the POWER switch setting to CHG OFF when you are not using your camcorder Additional Information e Do not wrap your camcorder with a towel for example and operate it Doing so might cause heat to build up inside When not using your camcorder for a long time Occasionally turn it on and let it run such as by playing back tapes for about 3 minutes 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 state the tape may stick to the head drum and be damaged or your camcorder may not operate correctly If there is moisture inside your cam
147. t _ 99 Changing the image size Resize cccceeceeceeeseeeeseeseeeeees 100 Marking recorded images with specific information s_ Image protection FTE AN cctpesssient cetceresresetaceeetetene 101 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting ccceeeseeeeeeeeeees 103 Warning indicators and messages 111 Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad 115 Usable cassette tapes 068 116 About the Memory Stick 117 About the InfoLITHIUM battery AGI ereer E 119 About i LINK ccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 121 Maintenance and precautions 122 Specification cecccceeeessseeeeeeeeeees 125 Quick Reference Identifying parts and controls 127 NGSX a saunseacseeeaiecs 134 Refer also to other operating instructions supplied with your camcorder e Editing images with your computer gt Computer Applications Guide Quick Start Guide Recording movies on a tape 1 Attach the charged battery pack to the camcorder To charge the battery see page 13 Slide the battery release lever and Slide the battery pack in the direction remove the battery terminal cover of the arrow until it clicks Battery release lever 2 Insert a cassette into the camcorder Slide the OPEN Insert the cassette with Press PUSH EJECT 4 lever in its window side facing Close the cassette lid after the direc
148. t application software supported by this unit is already installed on your computer Some i LINK compatible video device such as Digital Televisions DVD recorders players and MICROMV recorders players are not compatible with DV device Before connecting to other device be sure to confirm whether the device is compatible with DV device or not For details on precautions and compatible application software refer also to the operating instructions for the device to be connected About the required i LINK cable Use the Sony 1 LINK 4 pin to 4 pin cable during DV dubbing i LINK and are trademarks of Sony Corporation Additional Information UO BWJOJU eUO IPpY i 121 Maintenance and precautions On camcorder use and care e Do not use or store the camcorder in the following locations Anywhere extremely hot or cold Never leave your camcorder exposed to temperatures above 60 C 140 F such as under direct sunlight near heaters or in a car parked in the sun The camcorder may malfunction or become deformed Near strong magnetic fields or mechanical vibration The camcorder may malfunction Near strong radio waves or radiation The camcorder may not be able to record properly Near AM receivers and video equipment Noise may occur Sandy beach or anywhere dusty If sand or dust gets in your camcorder it may malfunction Sometimes this malfunction cannot be repaired Near window
149. t available during playback Note e You cannot add effects to externally input pictures Also you cannot output pictures edited with Picture effects via the 5 DV Interface O Tip e You can copy pictures edited using picture effects to a Memory Stick p 89 or to another tape p 87 See page 41 for details See page 50 for details nual y buisy i You can play back the images stored in a Memory Stick or a selected playback folder in sequence slide show 1 Touch 2 Touch PB FOLDER 3 Select ALL FILES or CURRNT FOLDER then touch 0x ALL FILES fai Select to execute a slide show by playing back all the images on the Memory Stick CURRNT Select to execute a slide show by playing back all the images in FOLDER 7 the current playback folder 4 Touch REPEAT 5 Touch ON or OFF then 0K PON CD Select to repeat the slide show OFF Select to execute the slide show only once 6 Touch END 7 Touch START Your camcorder plays back the images recorded on the Memory Stick in sequence gt continued Using the Menu 69 70 RESIZE FRAME REC To cancel the slide show touch END To pause touch PAUSE Tips e You can select the first picture for the slide show by touching L before touching START e If movies are played in the slide show you can adjust the volume by touching decrease increase See page 100 for details You
150. tal effect Follow steps 2 and 3 then select OFF in step 4 Notes e You cannot use Digital effect together with Super NightShot function Color Slow Shutter function FADER function Memory overlap MEMORY MIX function e You cannot use SLOW SHUTTR OLD MOVIE together with PROGRAM AE except AUTO e You cannot use OLD MOVIE together with 16 9 WIDE mode Picture effect PICT EFFECT Tip e You can create a picture with color and brightness reversed or a picture that looks like a pastel drawing while recording on a tape For details refer to Picture effect PICT EFFECT p 68 Overlaying still images on movies on a tape MEMORY MIX You can superimpose a still image you have recorded on a Memory Stick over the movie you are currently recording on a tape You can then record the superimposed pictures on a tape or a Memory Stick You cannot superimpose a still image on a tape which you have already finished recording M lt CAM LUMI Memory Luminance key You can swap the brighter white area of a still image into a movie To use this function have a still image of an illustration or title handwritten on white paper recorded on a Memory Stick beforehand Movie Still image HAP Tr PT Lay CAM lt M CHROMA Camera Chroma key You can superimpose a movie on top of a still image such as an image which can be used as background Shoot the
151. tape To resume fast forwarding or rewinding release the button To play back in various modes You will not hear the recorded sound Also you may see mosaic like images of the previously played picture remaining on the screen 1 During playback or playback pause touch P MENU Playback 2 Touch feo VAR SPD PB If the item is not displayed on the screen touch A If you cannot find it touch MENU and select it from the EDIT PLAY menu 3 Select a playback mode To return to the normal playback mode touch gt 1 pause twice once from frame playback To Touch change the frame during playback playback direction play back slow during slowly playback To reverse direction Touch ang frame O slow play back 2 times double speed faster double speed during playback To reverse direction Touch frame 2 double speed play back frame frame during by frame playback pause To reverse direction touch frame again during frame playback Horizontal lines may appear at the top bottom or in the center of the screen This is not a malfunction Pictures output from the DV Interface cannot be played back smoothly in slow mode 4 Touch then X Viewing recordings with added effects Digital effect You can apply STILL FLASH LUMI KEY and TRAIL effects when viewing recorded pictures For details on each effect see pa
152. tch to turn on the CAMERA TAPE lamp p 16 press START STOP gt The tape has reached the end Rewind it or insert a new cassette Set the write protect tab to REC or insert a new cassette p 116 gt The tape is stuck to the drum due to moisture condensation Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at least one hour then re insert the cassette p 122 The power abruptly turns off e A SHUT OFF in the STANDARD SET menu is set to 5 min p 81 gt When approximately 5 minutes have elapsed while you do not operate your camcorder the camcorder is automatically turned off Slide the POWER switch down to turn the power on again p 16 Or use the AC Adaptor e The battery pack is discharged p 13 The SteadyShot does not function gt Set STEADYSHOT to ON in the CAMERA SET menu p 63 The auto focus does not function Press FOCUS to enable auto focus p 36 gt The recording conditions are not suitable for auto focus Adjust the focus manually p 36 A vertical band appears when e This occurs when the contrast between the subject and the background is recording candlelight or electric light too high This is not a malfunction in the dark A vertical band appears when e This phenomenon is called the smear effect This is not a malfunction recording a bright subject Tiny spots in white red blue or e The spots appear when you are recording in SLOW SHUTTR Super green appear on the screen NightShot o
153. terval 3 Touch REC START Recording starts and changes to red When your camcorder has shot 6 frames it records them on the tape after performing the END SEARCH function depending on the interval length During the END SEARCH function pictures may disappear once or previously recorded pictures may appear ir 3 EEEO 0 00 00 SMTH INT REC IN PROGRESS END INTERVAL 20sec To interrupt smooth interval recording touch REC STOP To resume touch REC START To cancel smooth interval recording touch REC STOP then END Do not turn off the power or disconnect the power source while a message is displayed on the screen Notes e The camcorder will shoot several frames for the first and last shots of the Smooth interval recording e You cannot use the Smooth interval recording with MEMORY MIX function Memory overlap Smooth interval recording is released when approximately 12 hours have elapsed after shooting has begun e Sounds are not recorded e The last few frames may not be recorded if the battery or tape has run out e There may be discrepancies in the interval Tips e If you adjust the focus manually you may be able to record clear pictures even if the light changes p 36 e You can silence the beeps during recording p 80 gt continued Using the Menu 71 nual y buisy i 72 INT REC STL DEMO MODE Using the Menu This function is useful to observe the movement of clouds o
154. the battery to run out While you are using the AC Adaptor the battery pack will not lose its charge even when it is attached to your camcorder PRECAUTION Even if your camcorder is turned off AC power house current is still supplied to it while connected to the wall outlet via the AC Adaptor Connect your camcorder as shown in Charging the battery pack p 13 Getting started Step 3 Turning the power on You need to slide the POWER switch repeatedly to select the desired power mode to record or play When using this camcorder for the first time the CLOCK SET screen appears p 18 While pressing the green button slide the POWER switch down The power turns on To enter the recording or playing mode slide the switch repeatedly until the respective lamp for the desired power mode lights up I CAMERA POWER ZOSTAPE J O CHG 6 MEMORY o VED e CAMERA TAPE mode To record on a tape e CAMERA MEMORY mode To record on a Memory Stick e PLAY EDIT mode To play or edit pictures on a tape or Memory Stick To turn off the power Slide the POWER switch up to CHG OFF CAMERA POWER O TAPE O CHG O MEMORY 0 Step 4 Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder Adjusting the LCD panel You can adjust the angle and brightness of the LCD panel to meet various recording situations Even when there are obstructions between you and the subject you can check the sub
155. this temperature range you may not be able to charge it efficiently e After charging is complete either disconnect the cable from the DC IN jack on your camcorder or remove the battery pack To use the battery pack effectively e Battery pack performance decreases when the surrounding temperature is 10 C 50 F or below and the length of time you can use the battery pack becomes shorter In that case do one of the following to use the battery pack for a longer time continued Additional Information uonewoju eUO Ippy i 119 Put the battery pack in a pocket to warm it up and insert it in your camcorder right before you start taking shots Use a large capacity battery pack NP FM50 FM70 QM71 QM71D FM91 QM91 QM91D optional Frequent use of the LCD screen or a frequent playback fast forward or rewind operation wears out the battery pack faster We recommend using a large capacity battery pack NP FM50 FM70 QM71 QM71D FM91 QM91 QM91D optional Be sure to set the POWER switch to CHG OFF when not recording or playing back on your camcorder The battery pack is also consumed when your camcorder is in recording standby or playback pause Have spare battery packs ready for two or three times the expected recording time and make trial recordings before making the actual recording e Do not expose the battery pack to water The battery pack is not water resistant About remaining battery time
156. tick with the still image to be superimposed and a tape in your camcorder 2 Slide the POWER switch to select the CAMERA TAPE mode 3 Touch P MENU Touch MENU 5 Select FSR PICT APPLI then 1 OVERLAP by touching 4 and Ok The recorded image appears on the thumbnail screen 6 Touch previous next to select the still image to be superimposed 7 Touch ON then 0K 8 Touch X A continued Recording 39 Bulpiooey i 40 9 Press START STOP to start recording M OVRLAP stops flashing and disappears when fading is finished Using special effects co Digital effect You can add digital effects to the recordings STILL You can record a movie while superimposing it on a previously recorded still image FLASH flash motion You can record a movie with a serial still image effect strobe effect LUMI KEY luminance key You can replace a brighter area in a previously recorded still image such as the background of a person or a title written on white paper with a movie TRAIL You can record a picture so that an incidental image like a trail is left SLOW SHUTTR slow shutter You can slow down the shutter speed This mode is suitable for shooting a subject more clearly in a dark place OLD MOVIE You can add an old movie type atmosphere to pictures Your camcorder automatically records pictures in the letterbox mode for all screen siz
157. tion of the up then push the center the cassette compartment arrow to open the lid of the back of the slides back in by itself The cassette compartment cassetie comes out automatically Window side OPEN 4EJECT 4 lever 8 Quick Start Guide 3 Start recording while checking the subject on the LCD screen The date and time is not set up in the default setting To set the date and time see page 18 Remove the lens cap Press OPEN and open the LCD panel While pressing the green button slide the POWER switch down to light up the CAMERA TAPE lamp The power turns on Press START STOP Recording starts To change to standby mode k press START STOP again Somme oce RY MEMO oO START STOP 4 View the recorded picture on the LCD screen Slide the POWER switch repeatedly until the PLAY EDIT lamp lights up Touch rewind Touch gt n play to start the playback To stop press E o maPE pe MEMORY To turn off the power slide the 9 POWER switch up to CHG OFF Quick Start Guide 9 Recording still images ona Memory Stick 1 Attach the charged battery pack to the camcorder To charge the battery see page 13 Slide the battery release lever and Slide the battery pack in the direction remove the battery terminal cover of the arrow until it clicks Battery release lever 2 Insert a Memory Stick into the camcorder
158. tness of the LCD screen s backlight gt NORMAL Standard brightness BRIGHT Select to brighten the LCD screen Notes e When you connect your camcorder to outside power sources BRIGHT is automatically selected for the setting e When you select BRIGHT battery life is reduced by about 10 percent during recording Touch to adjust the color on the LCD screen e EERREONI Low intensity High intensity You can adjust the brightness of the viewfinder gt NORMAL Standard brightness BRIGHT To brighten the viewfinder screen A V gt DV OUT VIDEO INPUT USB CAM ERA USB PLY EDT Notes e When you connect your camcorder to outside power sources BRIGHT is automatically selected for the setting e When you select BRIGHT battery life is reduced by about 10 percent during recording You can connect a digital device and an analog device to your camcorder and convert the signal transmitted from the connected devices to the appropriate signal on your camcorder DOFF Select when not using the Digital convert function ON PA A DAY To output analog images and sound in digital format using your camcorder The analog signal input to the A V jack of your camcorder will be converted and output from the DV Interface of your camcorder For details refer to the Computer Applications Guide aa D When you connect your camcorder
159. u can select an appropriate flash setting for recording with an external flash optional HIGH 4 Select to make the flash level higher than the standard setting gt NORMAL 4 Standard setting LOW 4 Select to make the flash level lower than the standard setting Note e The setting returns to NORMAL when you disconnect the power source from your camcorder for more than 5 minutes REDEYE REDUC SUPER NS NS LIGHT HOLOGRAM AF DOFF Select to disable the red eye reduction ON Select to activate the flash before recording to prevent red eye p 30 See page 34 for details When using the NightShot function to record you can record clearer pictures by using the NightShot Light to emit infrared rays invisible The maximum shooting distance using the NightShot Light is about 3 meters 10 feet gt ON Select to use the NightShot Light OFF Select to disable the NightShot Light Note e Attaching a conversion lens optional may obstruct the infrared rays When you are recording a still image in a dark place you can use supplementary light for focusing on the subject While on is displayed on the screen press PHOTO The supplementary light is emitted during the focus adjustment p 37 gt AUTO Select to use HOLOGRAM AF when it is hard to focus on a subject in dark places OFF Select to disable supplementary light COLOR SLOW S SELF TIMER See page 35 for details See page 26 31 for details
160. ur camcorder can read and write data such as dates of recording or titles from to this memory The functions using the Cassette Memory require successive signals recorded on the tape If the tape has a blank section at the beginning or between recorded sections titles may not be displayed properly or the search functions may not work properly To prevent a blank section from being made on the tape Touch to go to the end of the recorded section before you begin the next recording in the following cases You have ejected the cassette during recording You have played back the tape You have used EDIT SEARCH If there is a blank section or discontinuous signals on your tape re record from the beginning to the end of the tape as described above Note e The Cassette Memory may not function correctly when you record using a digital video camera recorder that does not support Cassette Memory on a tape already recorded on using a Cassette Memory compatible digital video camera recorder Additional Information Tip e The memory capacity of the cassette marked with CIII 4K is 4k bits Your camcorder can accommodate cassettes having a memory capacity of up to 16k bits Copyright signal When you play back If the cassette you play back on your camcorder contains copyright signals you cannot copy it to a tape in another video camera connected to your camcorder When you record You cannot record softwa
161. utomatically activated when you press PHOTO Follow the steps below when you always want to use the flash or when you do not want to use the flash at all The available settings vary according to what you selected in REDEYE REDUC of FLASH SET in the CAMERA SET menu p 61 Press 4 flash repeatedly to select a setting The settings are displayed cyclically in the following order When the red eye reduction feature is turned off No indicator displayed Automatically flashes when there is not enough surrounding light 4 4 Forced flash Always uses the flash regardless of the surrounding brightness 4 Recording No flash Always records without using the flash When the red eye reduction feature is turned on Auto red eye reduction Pre flashes to reduce red eye before the flash automatically flashes when there is not enough surrounding light 4 Forced red eye reduction Always uses the flash and the red eye reducing pre flash regardless of the surrounding brightness No flash Always records without using the flash Notes e Remove the dust from the surface of the flash lamp before using it You may not get a sufficient amount of flash if the dust discolors or sticks to the lamp due to the heat from flashing The red eye reduction may not produce the desired effect due to individual differences and other conditions The flash charge indicator flickers w

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