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Sony CCD-TR920E User's Manual
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2. uoneuuoju jeuonippy 69 70 Maintenance information and precautions
3. The life of the battery pack If the battery indicator flashes rapidly just after turning on the camcorder with a fully charged battery pack the battery pack should be replaced with a new fully charged one Charging temper
4. BACK LIGHT PROGRAM 8
5. LINE IN TV VCR VCR 5 5
6. 69 Table of contents Before you begin Using this manual csscsccscsssssesecssesstsanscensascasnens 5 Checking supplied accessories 6 Getting started Charging and installing the battery pack 7 Inserting a cassette 22202 022 94940 4 40000 0 12 Basic operations Camera recording niin ettet 13 Using the zoom feature sss 16 Selecting the START STOP mode 18 Hints for better shooting
7. Tips for using the battery pack Notes on the terminals If the terminals metal parts on the back are not clean the battery charge duration will be shortened When the terminals are not clean or when the battery pack has not been used for a long time repeatedly install and remove the battery pack a few times This improves the contact condition Also wipe the and terminals with a soft cloth or paper
8. DEMO MODE 1 POWER VTR 2 STANDBY 3 C gt POWER CAMERA
9. COMMANDER MENU WIND COMMANDER gt ON ORC TO SET REC MODE TITLE COL TITLE TITLE1 SET MENU END MENU COMMANDER MENU END Identifying the parts Remote control direction 15 Notes the Remote Commander Keep the remote sensor away from strong light He sources such as direct sunlight or ill
10. uoneuuoju jeuonippy 65 66 Maintenance information and precautions Moisture condensation If the camcorder is brought directly from a cold place to a warm place moisture may condense inside the camcorder on the surface of the tape or on the lens In this condition the tape may stick to the head drum and be damaged or the unit may not operate correctly To prevent possible damage under these circumstances the camcorder is furnished with moisture sensors Please take the following precautions Inside the camcorder If there is moisture inside the camcorder the beep sounds and the 6 indicator flashes If this happens none of the functions except cassette ejection will work Open the cassette compartment turn off
11. 9 1 pexiezs Bune Charging and installing the battery pack Charging time 2 9 pom Battery pack Charging time min NP F330 supplied 160 100 NP F530 170 110 NP F730 250 190 NP F930 330 270 The time required for a normal charge is indicated in parentheses Approximate minutes to charge an empty battery pack using the supplied AC power adaptor full charge Lower temperatures require a longer charging time Battery life MuH NP F330 160 100 NP F530 170 110 NP F730 250 190
12. 25 d 1 Toro CHARGE 2 CHARGE
13. B amp Basic operations Camera recording Make sure that the power source is installed a cassette is inserted and that the START STOP MODE switch is set to amp Before you record one time events you may want to make a trial recording to make sure that the camcorder is working correctly When you use the camcorder for the first time power on it and reset the date and time to your time before you start recording p 57 The date is automatically recorded for 10 seconds aft
14. 6 5 9 32 19 20 Hints for better shooting Cautions on the viewfinder Do not pick up the camcorder by the viewfinder c Do not place the camcorder so as to point the viewfinder toward the sun The inside of the viewfinder may be damaged Be careful when placing the camcorder under sunlight or by a window d c
15. 16 9 FULL 16 9 STEADY SHOT Additional Information Changing the lithium battery in the camcorder Your camcorder is supplied with a lithium battery installed When the battery becomes weak or dead the indicator flashes in the viewfinder for about 5 seconds when you set the POWER switch to CAMERA In this case replace the battery with a Sony CR2025 or Duracell DL 2025 lithium battery Use of any other battery may present a risk of fire or explosion Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions The lithium battery for the camcorder lasts for about 1 year under normal operation The lithium battery that comes installed
16. POWER OFF
17. W 80 2 5 8 1 1 2 W 15x 180
18. 110 240 50 60 PAL PAL PAL PAL M PAL N
19. 60 140 b b i edeuue Checking supplied accessories Check that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder 3 4 S A OCUON sonw 1 Wireless Remote Commander 1 p 89 1 1 89 2 AV V316 AC power adaptor 1 p 7 26 as 2 AV V316 1 3 NP F3
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21. 7 41 Using the PROGRAM function PROGRAM Using the PROGRAM AE function 1 Press PROGRAM AE 2 Turn the control dial to select the desired PROGRAM AE mode 1 PROGRAM To turn off program AE Press PROGRAM AE Notes on focus setting In the Spotlight Sports lesson and Beach amp Ski modes you cannot take close ups because the camcorder is set to focus only on subjects in the middle to far distance In the Sunset amp Moon and Landscape modes the camcorder is set to focus only on distant subjects Note on PROGRAM AE You can adjust the exposure while recording using PROGRAM AE mode 42 1 PROGRAM AE 2
22. Tips for using the battery pack When to replace the battery pack While you are using your camcorder the remaining battery indicator in the viewfinder decreases gradually as battery power is used up Remaining time in minutes appears gt d gt 1 gt 1 When the remaining battery indicator reaches the lowest point the indicator appears and starts flashing in the viewfinder When the I indicator in the viewfinder changes from slow flashing to rapid flashing while you
23. 3 Maintenance information and precauti
24. 44 BP Ce 1 5 gt 1 HiFi SOUND
25. Superimposing a title To select the colour of the title 1 While the camcorder is in Standby mode press MENU to display the menu 2 Turn the control dial to select TITLE COL then press the dial 3 Turn the control dial to select the desired colour then press the dial You can choose from the following 7 colors WHITE YELLLOW lt gt VIOLET gt RED gt CYAN GREEN BLUE 4 Press MENU to erase the menu display To select the position of the title 1 While the camcorder is in Standby mode press MENU to display the menu 2 Turn the control dial to select TITLE POS then press the dial 3 Turn the control dial to select the desired position CENTER or BOTTOM then press the dial 4 Press MENU to erase the menu display 1 Standby MENU 2
26. SECAM uoneuuojuj jeuonippy 71 72 Trouble check If you run into any problem using the camcorder use the following table to troubleshoot the problem Should the difficulty persist disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility Camcorder Power Symptom The power is not on Cause and or Corrective Action e The battery pack is not installed gt Install the battery pack p 9 e The battery is dead gt Use a charged battery pack p 7 e The AC power adaptor is not connected to the mains gt Connect the AC power adaptor to the mains p 26 e You use other types of battery except InfoLITHIUM battery gt Use an InfoLITHIUM battery pack The power goes off e While being operated in CAMERA mo
27. V8 25CLH Sony Sony uoneuuoju jeuonippy 67 68 Maintenance information and precautions Precautions Camcorder operation Operate the camcorder on 7 2 V battery pack or 8 4 V AC power adaptor For DC or AC operation use the accessories recommended in this manual e Should any solid object or liquid get inside the casing unplug the camcorder and have it checked by a Sony dealer before operating it any further Avoid rough handling or mechanical shock Be particularly careful of the lens Keep the POWER switch set to OFF when not using the camcorder Do not wrap up the camcorder and operate it since heat may build up internally Keep the camcorder away from strong magnetic fields or mechanical vibration On handling tapes Do not insert anything in the small holes on the rear of the cassette These hole
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29. COUNTER SP LP SP LP 2
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31. 5 b O 7 pe ueApy 53 Releasing the STEADY SHOT function STEADY SHOT When you shoot the indicator appears in the viewfinder This indicates that the Steady Shot function is working and the camcorder compensates for camera shake You can release the Steady Shot function when you do not need to use the Steady Shot function Do not use the Steady Shot function when shooting a stationary object with a tripod Set STEADY SHOT to OFF The
32. 5 25 suonegedo 26 Advanced operations Using alternative power sources You can choose any of the following power sources for your camcorder battery pack the mains and 12 24 V car battery Choose the appropriate power source depending on where you want to use your camcorder Place Power source Accessory to be used Indoors Mains Supplied AC power adaptor Outdoors Battery pack InfoLITHIUM battery NP F330 supplied NP F530 NP F730 NP F930 12Vor24V Sony car battery charger car battery DC V515A Note on power sources Disconnecting the power source or removing the battery pack during recording or playback may damage the inserted tape If this happens restore the power supply again immediately Sa ge This mark indicates that this 2 product is genuine accessory for Sony video products When purchasing Sony video products Sony recommends that you purchase accessories with this
33. C21 gt 66 C22 gt V8 25CLH Sony 67 23 InfoLITHIUM gt InfoLITHIUM 7 C31 OT gt 12 C32 e
34. 1 Standby TITLE 2 START STOP 3 TITLE suoneiedo 45 Superimposing a title To add the title while you are recording 1 While the camcorder is in Standby mode press TITLE repeatedly until the desired title appears Each time a new title appears it flashes 2 When the desired title appears wait for it to stop flashing and press TITLE again to erase the title from the display
35. LANC LANC Recording from VCR or TV You can record a tape from another VCR or a TV program from a TV that has audio video outputs Connect the camcorder to the VCR or TV 1 While pressing the small green button on the POWER switch slide it to VTR 2 Press REC and the button on the right together at the point where you want to start recording In recording and recording pause mode S VIDEO and VIDEO AUDIO jacks automatically work as input jacks If your VCR or TV has an S video jack connect using the S video cable not supplied a to obtain a high quality picture S VIDEO not supplied b
36. ANDEO ACCES s ss io Sony GENUINE VIDEO ACCESSORIES Using alternative power sources Using the mains To use the supplied AC power adaptor 1 Connect the AC mains lead to the mains 2 Slide the connecting plate down into the guides at the rear of the camcorder until it clicks To remove the connecting plate The connecting plate is removed in the same way as battery pack WARNING The mains lead must only be changed at a qualified service shop PRECAUTION The set is not disconnected from the AC power source mains as long as it is connected to the mains even if the set itself has been turned off Notes on the VTR CAMERA lamp VTR CAMERA lamp will remain lit for a while even if the unit is unplugged after use This is normal If the VTR CAMERA lamp does not light disconnect the mains lea
37. RFU suopedo 23 Playing back a tape You can monitor the playback picture in the viewfinder You can also monitor a picture screen after connecting the camcorder to or VCR 1 While pressing the small green button on the POWER switch set it to VIR The video 1 Ha POWER VTR 2 3 44 4
38. ORC TO 0 1 0 1 SET 2 ORC Editing onto another You can create your own video programme by
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40. 60 140 F uoneuuoju jeuonippy 61 62 Tips for using the battery pack Battery pack care Remove the battery pack from the camcorder after using it and keep it in a cool place When the battery pack is installed to the camcorder a small amount of current flows to the camcorder even if the POWER switch is set to OFF This shortens battery life The battery pack is always discharging even when it is not in use after charging Therefore you should charge the battery pack right before using the camcorder Be sure to observe the following Keep the battery pack aw
41. uoneuuoju jeuonippy 55 56 Changing the lithium battery the camcorder Changing the lithium battery When replacing the lithium battery keep the battery pack or other power source attached Otherwise you will need to reset the date time and other items in the menu system retained by the lithium battery 1 Open the lid of the lithium battery compartment 2 Push the lithium battery down once and pull it out from the holder 3 Install the lithium battery with the positive side facing out Close the lid 1 2
42. 22 1 Standby MENU 2 TITLE 1 SET TITLE 2 SET 3 lt 4 3 5 6 MENU ORC SET REC MODE TITLE COL TITLE POS TITLE1 TITLE SET gt D ZOOM MENU END TITLE1 SET MENU END TITLE1 SET MENU END To edit the title you have stored In step 2 select TITLE 1 SET or TITLE 2 SET whichever title you want to
43. OFF 15 16 Camera recording Note on the AUTO DATE feature The clock is set at the factory to Sydney time for Australia and New Zealand models to Tokyo time for the models sold in Japan and to Hong Kong time for other models You can reset the clock in the menu system You can change the AUTO DATE settings by selecting ON or OFF in the menu system The AUTO DATE feature shows the date automatically once a day However the date may automatically appear more than once a day when you reset the date and time you eject and insert the tape again you stop recording within 10 seconds you set AUTO DATE to OFF once and set it to ON again in the menu system Notes on finder power save The recording continues even when the picture in the viewfinder disappears during recording If you set VF PW SAVE to off in the menu system the picture in the viewfinder does not disappear even when you turn your face away from the viewfinder When moving from indoors to outdoors or vice versa Turn STANDBY up and point the camcorder at a white object for about 15 seconds so that the white balance is properly adjusted Using the zoom feature Zooming is a recording technique that lets you change the size of the su
44. VTR CAMERA 1 CHARGE CHARGE Y CHARGE CHARGE Y CHARGE
45. You can look at the demonstration of the functions available with this camcorder p 31 Note on the battery pack Do not carry the camcorder by grasping the battery pack Ha 31 1 pexiezs Bunea 11 Inserting cassette Make sure that the power source is installed When you want to record in the Hi8 system use Hi8 video cassette 1 While pressing the small blue button on the EJECT switch slide it in the direction of the arrow The cassette compartment automatically lifts up and opens 2 Insert a cassette with the window facing out 3 Close the cassette compartment by pressing the PUSH mark on the cassette compartment The cassette compartment automatically goes down
46. 2 3 4 MENU item then press the dial 3 Turn the control dial to select the desired mode then press the dial If you want to change the other modes repeat steps 2 and 3 4 Press MENU to erase the menu display MENU CAMERA VTR WIND COUNTER MENU MENU ORC TASET WIND gt OFF COMMANDER gt ON MENU COUNTER EDIT WIND ORC TO SET HiFi SOUND COMMANDER ON REC MODE 4 ORC TA SFT TITLE COL MENU TITLE POS TITLE1 SET MENU END MENU END OFF REC N TITLE Ld TITLE COL TITLE TITLE POS n TITLE1 SET MENL TITLE2 SET D ZOOM BEEP VF PW SAVE MENU END BEEP MENU END BEEP MENU END MENU TITLE COL TITLE POS TITLE SET TITLE2 SET D ZOOM OFF BEEP VF PW SAVE MENU END 7 Changing the mode settings Selecting the mode setting of each item Items for both CAMERA and VTR modes COMMANDER lt ON OFF gt e Select ON when using the supplied Remote
47. OFF DNR lt ON OFF gt ON OFF EDIT HiFi SOUND DNR Fade in fade out You can fade in or out to give your recording a professional appearance When fading in the picture gradually fades in from black or mosaic while the sound increases When fading out the picture gradually fades to black or mosaic while the sound decreases When fading in a 1 Wh
48. Sony Using your camcorder abroad Each country or area has its own electric and TV colour systems Before using your camcorder abroad check the following points Power sources You can use your camcorder in any country or area with the supplied AC power adaptor within 110 V to 240 V AC 50 60 Hz Difference in colour systems This camcorder is a PAL system based camcorder If you want to view the playback picture on a TV it must be a PAL system based TV Check the following list PAL system Australia Austria Belgium China Denmark Finland Germany Great Britain Holland Hong Kong Italy Kuwait Malaysia New Zealand Norway Portugal Singapore Spain Sweden Switzerland Thailand etc PAL M system Brazil PAL N system Argentina Paraguay Uruguay NTSC system Bahama Islands Bolivia Canada Central America Chile Colombia Ecuador Jamaica Japan Korea Mexico Peru Surinam Taiwan the Philippines the U S A Venezuela etc SECAM system Bulgaria Czech Republic France Guyana Hungary Iran Iraq Monaco Poland Russia Slovak Republic Ukraine etc
49. 5 6 BORNE 7 12 13 16 START STOP 18 19 21 22 24 Dori 26 27 etti 28 29
50. PAL 8 Hi8 8 90 SP 1 30 LP 3 90 4 37 MM 1 7 16 15 x 180 x 4 1 61 5 9 16 2 2 8 47 705 1 7 27 7k 35 0 7 1 4
51. Charging and installing the battery pack remove the battery pack Slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow Notes charging the battery pack CHARGE lamp will remain lit for a while even if the battery pack is removed and the mains lead is unplugged after charging the battery pack This is normal If the CHARGE lamp does not light disconnect the mains lead After about one minute reconnect the mains lead again You cannot operate the camcorder using the AC power adaptor while charging the battery pack When a fully charged battery pack is installed the CHARGE lamp will light once then go out Installing the battery pack Align the grooves of the battery pack with the receptacles of the camcorder and slide the battery pack down until it catches on the battery release lever and clicks Attach the battery pack to the camcorder securely no
52. gt 9 gt 7 gt 26 e He InfoLITHIUM gt InfoLITHIUM Standby 5 CAMERA gt STANDBY 14 gt 7 60
53. Hi8 8 Hi8 Hi8 8 8 Hi8 8 8 8 Usable cassettes and playback modes When you play back The playback mode SP LP and system Hi8 standard 8 mm are selected automatically according to the format in which the tape has been recorded The quality of the recorded picture in LP mode however will not be as good as that in SP mode Note on AFM HiFi stereo When you play back a tape the sound will be in monaural if You record the tape using this camcorder then play it back on an AFM HiFi monaural video recorder player You record the tape on
54. W Camera recording Zooming speed Variable speed zooming Move the power zoom lever a little for a slower zoom move it further for a faster zoom When you shoot a subject using a telephoto zoom If you cannot get a sharp focus while in extreme telephoto zoom move the power zoom lever to the W side until the focus is sharp You shoot a subject that is at least about 80cm about 2 5 s feet away from the lens surface in the telephoto position or about 1cm about 2 inch away in the wide angle position Notes on digital zoom More than 15x zoom is performed digitally x180 and the picture quality deteriorates as you go toward the T side If you do not want to use the digital zoom set the D ZOOM function to OFF in the menu system The right side a in the power zoom indicator shows the digital zooming zone and the left side b shows the optical zooming zone If you set the D ZOOM function to OFF the a zone disappears
55. START STOP 5 STANDBY START STOP Camera recording Notes on recording mode This camcorder records and plays back in SP standard play mode and in LP long play mode However the p
56. NTSC LP PAL NTSC NTSC KBM battery pack This section shows you how you can get the most out of your battery pack Preparing the battery pack Always carry additional batteries Have sufficient battery pack power to do 2 to 3 times as much recording as you have planned Battery life is shorter in a cold environment Battery efficiency is decreased and the battery will be used up more quickly if you are recording in a cold environment To save battery power Turn STANDBY down when not recording to save battery power A smooth transition between scenes can be made even if recording is stopped and started again While you are positioning the subject selecting an angle or looking through the viewfinde
57. 1 1 2 1 Maintenance information and precautions Video head cleaning To ensure normal recording and clear pictures clean the video heads When the indicator and ga CLEANING CASSETTE message appear one after another in the viewfinder or playback pictures are noisy or hardly visible the video heads may be dirty a Slightly dirty b Very dirty If this happens clean the video heads with the Sony V8 25CLH cleaning cassette not supplied After checking the picture if it is still noisy repeat the cleaning Do not repeat cleaning more than 5 times in o
58. 57 10 AUTO DATE STANDBY 1 POWER 2 STANDBY 3 START STOP AUTO DATE
59. EXPOSURE mode Press EXPOSURE again 44 Adjusting the exposure Shooting with the sun behind you If the light source is behind your subject or in the following situations the subject will be recorded too dark subject is indoors and there is a window behind the subject Bright light sources are included in the scene When shooting a person wearing white or shiny clothes in front of a white background the face will be recorded too dark Shooting in the dark We recommend you to use a video light not supplied To get the best colour you must maintain a sufficient light level When you adjust the exposure manually BACK LIGHT does not appear If you press PROGRAM AE the camcorder automatically returns to automatic exposure mode Superimposing a title You can select one of eight preset titles You can also select the position and colour of titles in the meny system Using titles To add the title from the beginning 1 While the camcorder is in Standby mode press TITLE repeatedly until the desired title appears Each time a new title appears it flashes When the desired title appears wait for it to stop flashing 2 Press START STOP to start recording 3 When you want to stop recording the title press TITLE
60. gt 1 66 DATE TIME 2 gt gt 56 POWER CAMERA OFF VTR gt 24 Steady Shot
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62. PROGRAM PROGRAM AE PROGRAM Shooting with backlighting When you shoot a subject with the light source be
63. 60 ripeaocTODOXHOCTM ar nete cs 66 71 77 81 83 84 94 Before you begin Using this manual As you read through this manual buttons and settings on the camcorder are shown in capital letters e g Set the POWER switch to CAMERA As indicated with in the illustrations you can hear the beep sound to confirm your operation Note on TV colour systems TV colour systems differ from country to country To view your recordings on a TV you need a PAL system based TV Precaution on copyright Television programmes films video tapes and other materials may be copyrighted Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the provision of the copyright laws Precautions on camcorder care LCD screen and or the colour viewfinder are manufactured usi
64. 12 24 Changing the mode settings You can change the mode settings in the menu system to further enjoy the features and functions of the camcorder 1 Press MENU to display the menu 2 the control dial to select the desired 1 MENU 2 3
65. 7 pe ueApy 52 Editing onto another tape Starting editing 1 Insert a blank tape or a tape you want to record over into the VCR and insert your recorded tape into the camcorder 2 Play back the recorded tape on the camcorder until you locate the point where you want to start editing then press M to set the camcorder in playback pause mode 3 On the VCR locate the recording start point and set the VCR in recording pause mode 4 Press on the camcorder VCR simultaneously to start editing To edit more scenes Repeat steps 2 to 4 To stop editing Press O on both the camcorder and the VCR Note on the DISPLAY function If you have displayed the viewfinder screen indicators on the TV erase the indicators by pressing DISPLAY on the Remote Commander so that they will not be superimposed on the edited tape Note on Fine Synchro Edit If you connect a video deck that has the Fine Synchro Edit feature to the LANC jack of the camcorder using a LANC cable not supplied the edit will be even more precise Ha 1
66. SP LP LP 8 15 5rseg
67. 5 SEC START STOP 5 2 START STOP 5 SEC eocce e 40min Can 40min an STARTISTOP 5 SEC 5 START STOP 5 START STOP
68. not supplied cK Signal flow b If you are going to connect the camcorder using the S video cable not supplied a you do not need to connect the yellow video plug of the A V connecting cable b Connections for playback If your VCR or TV is a monaural type Connect only the white plug for audio on both the camcorder and the VCR or the TV With this connection the sound is monaural even in stereo mode To connect to a VCR or TV without Video Audio input jacks Use an RFU adaptor not supplied
69. AFM HiFi AFM HiFi AFM HiFi 8
70. FOCUS AUTO ES FOCUS INFINITY FOCUS
71. BACK LIGHT 7 pe ueApy 43 Adjusting the exposure When to adjust the exposure Adjust the exposure manually under the following cases a al The background is too bright back lighting Insufficient light most of the picture is dark b Bright subject and dark background To record the darkness faithfully Adjusting the exposure 1 Press EXPOSURE 2 Turn the control dial to adjust the brightness To return to automatic exposure b a b 1 EXPOSURE 2 1
72. 16 9 FULL 16 9 16 9 FULL 16 9 FULL STEADY SHOT 7 16 9 FULL 5 Enjoying picture
73. TIME DATE TIME 1997 1998 2029 t 24 Selecting cassette types This Hi8 system is an extension of the standard 8 mm system and was developed for higher quality pictures You can use Hi8 video and standard 8 mm cassettes When you use a Hi8 video cassette the recording is in the Hi8 system When you use a standard 8mm cassette the recording is in the standard 8 mm system You cannot record on standard 8 mm cassettes in the Hi8 system If you are going to play back the tape using a standard 8mm video recorder player you should use standard 8 mm cassettes 8
74. Using the PROGRAM AE function Selecting the best mode You can select one of six PROGRAM AE Auto Exposure modes to suit your shooting situation referring to the following PROGRAM AE PROGRAM Spotlight mode For subjects in spotlight such as at the theatre or a formal event amp Soft portrait mode For zooming in on a still subject in telephoto mode or for a subject behind an obstacle such as a screen Creates a soft background for subjects such as people or flowers and faithfully reproduces skin colour 4 Sports lesson mode For recording fast moving subjects such as in tennis or golf games Beach amp ski mode For people or faces in strong light or reflected light such as at a beach in midsummer or on a snowy winter mountain Sunset amp moon mode For recording subjects in dark environments such as sunsets fireworks neon signs or general night views Landscape mode For distant subjects such as mountains or when recording a subject behind an obstacle
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76. a SP LP MODE 40 min AUTO DATE START STOP suonegedo 13 14 Camera recording To stop recording momentarily a Press START STOP again The STBY indicator appears in the viewfinder Standby mode To finish recording b Press START STOP again Turn STANDBY down and set the POWER switch to OFF Then eject the cassette and remove the battery pack STBY Qu 0 35 20 40 min START STOP To focus the viewfinder lens If you cannot see the indicators in the viewfinder clearly or after someone else has used the camcorder focus the viewfinder lens Turn the viewfinder lens adjustment lever so that the indicators in the viewfinder come into sharp focus Note on the lighting aperture If direct sunlight enters the lighting aperture the picture in the viewfinder appears brighter When this happens colors in the viewfinder may change Note on S
77. gt 31 gt 81 COMMANDER OFF gt ON 30 gt gt 90 gt 90 uoneuuoju jeuonippy 79
78. 1 POWER VTR 2 6 VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO 5 5 AUDIO OUT lt Signal flow If your VCR or TV is a monaural type connect only the white plug for audio on both the camcorder and the VCR or TV If you are going to connect the camcorder using the S video cable not supplied a you do not need to connect the yellow video plug of the A V connecting cable b To check the picture from a VCR or TV before recording Press after pressing You can check the picture in the viewfinder To stop recording Press 0
79. 33 s iere 35 37 39 PROGRAMM 41 43 44 45 48 49 erue 50 MORTY buses 51 ss STEADY SHOT 54 58
80. 5 MENU VF PW SAVE REC LAMP AUTO DATE 1 1 1997 CLOCKSET gt 12 00 00 DEMO MODE MENU END CLOCK SET MENU END CLOCK SET MENU END CLOCK SET MENU END CLOCK SET MENU END CLOCK SET MENU END uoneuuoju jeuonippy 57 Resetting the date and time To check the preset date and time Press DATE to display the date indicator in the viewfinder Press TIME to display the time indicator Press DATE and TIME to display the date and time indicators When you press the same button again the indicator goes off The year indicator changes as follows 1998 SS Note on the time indicator The internal clock of this camcorder operates on a 24 hour cycle Usable cassettes playback modes DATE
81. BEEP Viewfinder Display window 2 3 5 AT fn 3 iA DUE E 212200 7 E CLEANING un CASSETTE 2562 4 7 1997 1 The battery is weak or dead 1 Slow flashing The battery is weak Fast flashing The battery is dead 2 The tape is near the end The flashing is slow 2 3 The tape has run out The flashing becomes rapid es 4 tape has been inserted 4 5 The tab on the tape is out red 5 6 Moisture condensation has occurred 66 7 The video heads may be contaminated 6
82. VTR CAMERA VTR CAMERA KBM 7 pe ueApy 27 28 Using alternative power sources Using a car battery Use Sony DC V515A car battery charger not supplied Connect the car battery cord to the cigarette lighter socket of a car 12 V or 24 V Connect the car battery charger and the camcorder in the same way as you connect the AC power adaptor To remove the car battery charger The car battery charger is removed in the same way as the AC power adaptor DC V515A Sony
83. 66 67 7 67 8 Some other trouble has occurred 8 Use the self diagnosis function p 76 If the display does not disappear contact your cTp 81 Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility Sony The lithium battery i ak or is not 9 gt 9 installed 55 55 Adjusting viewfinder 14 AFM HiFi Sound 59 ANTI GROUND SHOOTING 18 AUTO DATE Auto focus 43 15 C D Camera recording Car battery Charging battery m Cleaning video heads 67 CLOCK Set M 57 Connection 22 COUNTER RESET 15 DATE TIME 49 Demonstration 31 88 Digital zoom sss 17 DISPLAY 25 DNR 32 E EDIT erecti Editing EDITSEARCH Eject switch Exposure essen
84. Hi8 1 EJECT 2 3 PUSH Ha To eject the cassette While pressing the small blue button on the EJECT switch slide it in the direction of the arrow To prevent accidental erasure Slide the tab on the cassette to expose the red mark If you insert the cassette with the red mark exposed and close the cassette compartment the beeps sound for a while If you try to record with the red mark exposed the amp and amp indicators flash in the viewfinder and you cannot record To re record on this tape slide the tab back out covering the red mark EJECT
85. 6 BACK LIGHT
86. DISPLAY DISPLAY POWER VTR gt 44 gt gt
87. CHARGE Sony 80 2621 00
88. START STOP FADER START STOP MODE 5 SEC 5 ANTI GROUND SHOOTING 2 FADER Using the wide mode function Selecting the desired mode You can record cinemalike picture CINEMA 16 9 wide picture to watch on the 16 9 wide
89. gt 7 gt 62 InfoLITHIUM gt InfoLITHIUM 7 e gt 7 uoneuuoju jeuonippy START STOP gt 12
90. POWER CAMERA 2 STANDBY 3 EDITSEARCH EDITSEACH START S To stop playback Release EDITSEARCH To begin re recording Press START STOP Re recording begins from the point you released EDITSEARCH Provided you do not eject the cassette the transition between the last scene you recorded and the next scene you record will be smooth EDITSEARQ
91. START STOP MODE TO 5 SEC 5 ANTI GROUND SHOOTING 4 FADER 5SEC GROUND SHOOTING Hints for better shooting For hand held shots you ll get better results by holding the camcorder according to the following suggestions Hold the camcorder firmly and secure it with the grip strap so that you can easily manipulate the controls with your thumb a Place your right elbow against your side Place your left hand under the camcorder to support it Be sure not to touch the built in microphone Place your eye firmly against the viewfinder eyecup Use the viewfinder frame as a guide to determine the horizontal plane You can also record in a low position to get an interesting recording angle Lift the viewfinder up to record from a low position b Place the camcorder on a flat surface or use a tripod Try placing the camcorder on a table top or any other flat surface of suitable height If you have a tripod for a still camera you can also use it with the camcorder When attaching a non Sony tripod make sure that the length of the tripod screw is le
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93. DEMO MODE STBY 7 31 Changing the mode settings Items for VTR mode only EDIT lt ON OFF gt Select ON to minimize picture deterioration when editing Normally select OFF HiFi SOUND lt STEREO 1 2 gt Normally select STEREO Select 1 or 2 to play back a dual sound track tape NTSC PB lt ON PAL TV NTSC 4 43 gt Normally select ON PAL TV Select NTSC 4 43 when playing back a tape recorded in the NTSC colour system When you play back on a Multi System TV select the best mode while watching the picture on the TV TBC lt ON OFF gt Select ON to correct for jitter Select OFF not to correct for jitter The picture may not be steady when played back Note on TBC setting Set TBC to OFF when Playing back a tape you have dubbed over Playing back a tape on which you recorded the signal of a TV game or similar machine playback picture fluctuates DNR lt ON OFF gt eSelect ON to reduce noise Select OFF to not reduce noise The follow ing settings work only during playback EDIT HiFi SOUND TBC and DNR These settings are retained even when the battery is removed as long as the lithium batt
94. 43 6 FADER 6 FADER indicator p 33 emp do 7 Wide mode indicator p 35 7 8 Picture effect indicator p 37 35 DENT 8 9 Warning indicators p 94 37 0 Recording lamp Battery lamp p 13 9 m Exposure indicator p 44 Zoom indicator 90 99 p 16 10 13 5 AT 11 44 12 Miu back or recording in Hi8 format 16 P 12 13 Recording mode p 59 Hi8 58 4 Video control mode p 24 13 59 5 Tape counter p 15 Self diagnosis indicator 14 24 76 15 15 81 Identifying the parts 16 Remaining tape indicator gt 2 5 A oO 1 3 5min gt Omin TAS 17 Rem
95. STEADY SHOT OFF STEADY SHOT ON 54 16 9 FULL 16 9 FOCUS MANUAL AUTO 40 FOCUS MANUAL 40 START STOP MODE 5 SEC 5 GROUND SHOOTING 5 gt 4 gt
96. editing with any other 8 mm Hi El Hi8 MIS VHS SWIS S VHS VHSC S VHSC 8 WHS VHS or 8 Betamax VCR that has video audio inputs SVIS S VHS S VHSC Before editing Connect the camcorder to the VCR using the supplied A V connecting cable KBM Set the input selector on the VCR to LINE if available 1 While pressing the small green button on the Ha POWER switch slide it to VTR LINE 2 EDIT to ON in the menu system 1 POWER VTR 2 EDIT MENUJ END A Signal
97. e gt EDIT Ha gt Ha OFF 32 gt V8 25CLH 67 10 POWER CAMERA DEMO
98. Sony VTR 2 Attach the supplied shoulder strap to the hooks for the shoulder strap uoneuuoju Identifying the parts Operation indicator Viewfinder Display window 40min AUTO DATE AB WIND indicator p 30 WIND 30 39 41 Manual focusing p 39 PROGRAM AE indicator p 41 3 fy E 1 2 3 4 SteadyShot indicator p 54 4 54 5 Backlight indicator p 43 5
99. 0 7 100 000 100 4 DIN 1 no 75 0 3 75 1 75 2 327 47 2 2 RFU 5 LANC 2 5 0 388
100. WIND lt ON OFF gt lt gt OFF ORC SET lt ORC ON gt ORC ON TITLE COL lt WHITE YELLOW VIOLET RED CYAN GREEN BLUE gt lt gt TITLE POS lt CENTER BOTTOM gt lt gt CENTER BOTTOM Changing the mode settings TITLE 1 SET TITLE 2 SET Select to store your own original titles D 200 lt ON OFF gt e Select ON to activate digital zooming e Select OFF not to use the digital zoom The camera goes back to 15x zoom REC LAMP lt ON OFF gt S
101. gt 24 e POWER VTR gt CAMERA 13 12 5 sec 5 ANTI GROUND SHOOTING 4 gt ero amp 18 77 gt 7 26 amp
102. 1 POWER VTR 2 STANDBY 3 POWER CAMERA Identifying the parts Remote Commander The buttons that have the same name the Remote Commander as on the camcorder Ha function identically 1 Transmitter 1 Point toward the remote sensor to control the rder after turning on the camcorder camcorde g o thecamcorde 2 Video control buttons 24 24 DISPLAY 25 START STOP
103. CINEMA suoneiedo 49 50 Optimizing the recording condition Use this feature to check the tape condition before recording so that you can get the best possible picture ORC 1 While the camcorder is in Standby mode press MENU to display the menu 2 Turn the control dial to select ORC TO SET then press the dial START STOP KEY starts flashing 3 Press START STOP The ORC indicator starts flashing The camcorder takes about 5 seconds to check the tape condition and then returns to Standby mode 1 Standby MENU 2 ORC SET START STOP KEY 3 START STOP
104. EDITSEARCH START STOP EDITSEARCH 22 Connections for playback Connect the camcorder to your VCR or TV to watch the playback picture on the TV screen There are some ways to connect the camcorder to your TV When monitoring the playback picture by connecting the camcorder to your TV we recommend you to use house current for the power source Connecting directly to a VCR TV with Video Audio input jacks Open the jack cover If your TV is already connected to a VCR connect the camcorder to the LINE IN inputs on the VCR by using the supplied A V connecting cable Set the input selector on the VCR to LINE Set the TV VCR selector on the TV to VCR If your VCR or TV has an S video jack connect using the S video cable not supplied a to obtain a high quality picture
105. D ZOOM OFF b 30Ha D ZOOM OFF viseg 17 Camera recording Selecting the START STOP mode Your camcorder has two modes besides normal start stop mode These modes enable you to take a series of quick shots resulting in a lively video or to avoid recording unnecessary scenes resulting from failing to turn off the camcorder 1 Set the START STOP MODE switch to the desired mode X Recording starts when you press START STOP and stops when you press it again normal mode ANTI GROUND SHOOTING The camcorder records only while you press down START STOP so that you can avoid recording unnecessary scenes 5 SEC When you press START STOP the camcorder records for 5 seconds and then stops automatically 2 Turn STANDBY up and press START STOP Recording starts If you selected 5 SEC five dots appear in the viewfinder The dots disappear at a rate of one per second When five seconds elapse and all the dots disappear the camcorder switches to Standby mode automatically
106. TITLE COL 3 7 WHITE lt YELLOW lt gt VIOLET lt RED lt gt CYAN lt GREEN gt BLUE 4 MENU 1 Standby MENU 2 TITLE POS 3 CENTER BOTTOM 4 MENU TITLE COL TITLE POS MENU WIND COMMANDER ORC TO SET REC MODE TITLE COL wurre TITLE POS TITLE1 SET MENU END MENU COMMANDER ORC TO
107. lt gt OFF REC MODE lt SP LP gt lt gt SP SP LP LP lt ON OFF gt lt gt OFF VF PW SAVE lt ON OFF gt lt gt OFF CAMERA
108. 13 3 DISPLAY button p 25 4 START STOP button p 13 5 Power zoom button p 16 16 uoneuuoju jeuonippy 89 90 Identifying the parts To prepare the Remote Commander Insert two R6 size AA batteries by matching the and on the batteries to the diagram inside the battery compartment Note on battery life The batteries for the Remote Commander last about 6 months under normal operation When the batteries become weak or dead the Remote Commander does not work To avoid damage from possible battery leakage Remove the batteries when you will not use the Remote Commander for a long time To use the Remote Commander Make sure that the COMMANDER is set to ON in the menu system on the camcorder 6
109. DEMO MODE STBY 10 POWER CAMERA STBY DEMO MODE DEMO MODE DEMO MODE STBY DEMO MODE DEMO MODE
110. 18 HiFi SND 1 2 gt STEREO 32 WIND Ha OFF 30 57 He gt 14
111. START STOP b 1 FADER 2 START STOP M FADER b START STOP 7 suoneredo pe ueApy 33 34 Fade in and fade out To cancel the fade in fade out function Before pressing START STOP press FADER until the fade indicator disappears When the date or time indicator is displayed The date or time indicator does not fade in or fade out Notes on titles While fading in or fading out you cannot superimpose a title While a title is displayed the picture does not fade in or out When START STOP MODE is set to 5 SEC or ANTI GROUND SHOOTING You cannot use the fader function
112. 50 60 25 8 4 B 1 9 8 4 1 4 F330 NP F530 NP F730 F930 0 40 C 32 F 104 F 20 60 4 F 140 F 81 x 45 x 163 3 1 4 x 1 16 x 6 1 2 560 uoneuuoju jeuonippy 83 Identifying the parts si 9 WT CEN 5 i8 E 1 BACK LIGHT button p 43 1 BACK LIGHT 43 2 FADER button p 33 2 FADER
113. 30 uoneuuoju jeuonippy 63 64 Tips for using the battery pack After you have used the InfoLITHIUM battery pack with an equipment not having the f numum mark make sure that you use up the battery pack on the equipment having the mark and then recharge fully Why the remaining battery indication does not match the continuous recording time in the operation manual The recording time is affected by the environmental temperature and conditions The recording time becomes very short in a cold environment The continuous recording time in the operation manual is measured under the condition of using a fully charged or normal charg
114. At the leftmost character position select and press the control dial Do not erase the title by TITLE selecting empty spaces If you do so a title full of empty spaces is stored Recording with the date time Before you start recording during recording BO press DATE or TIME You can record the date or DATE TIME time displayed in the viewfinder with the picture Press DATE or TIME then press TIME or DATE to display date and time together DATE TIME The clock is already set at the factory to Sydney TIME DATE time for Australia and New Zealand models to
115. 3 Resetting the date and time You can set the date and time in the menu system 1 Press MENU to display the menu in the viewfinder 2 Turn the control dial to select CLOCK SET then press the dial 3 Turn the control dial to adjust the year and then press the dial 4 Set the month day hour and minutes by turning the control dial and then pressing the dial 5 Press MENU to erase the menu display MENU OFF COMMANDER COUNTER ORC TO SET REC MODE TITLE COL TITLE POS MENU END CLOCK SET To correct the date and time setting Repeat the above procedure 1 MENU 2 CLOCK SET 3 4
116. When the CHARGE lamp does not flash again If the CHARGE lamp lights up and goes out after a while the problem is with the battery pack installed first Please contact your nearest Sony dealer in connection with the problem f you use a battery pack which you have just bought or which has been left unused for a long time the CHARGE lamp may flash at the first charging This does not indicate a problem Repeat again to charge with the same battery pack uoneuuoju jeuonippy 75 Trouble check Self diagnosis function If the self diagnosis function is activated to prevent the camcorder from operating 2 C 21 00 abnormally the five digit service number combination of an alphabet and figures flashes in the viewfinder or display window In this case check the following table First three digits Cause and or Corrective Action C21 Moisture condensation has occurred gt Remove the cassette and leave the camcorder for at least 1 hour p 66 C22 video heads are dirty gt Clean the heads using the Sony V8 25CLH cleaning cassette not supplied p 67 C23 The camcorder does not operate when using a battery that is not an InfoLITHIUM battery gt Use an InfoLITHIUM battery p 7 C31 To prevent the camcorder from operating abnormally the self diagnosis function has come on gt Remove the cas
117. 2 5 3 0 6 8 0 3 5 8 7 2 8 4 3 5 0 40 C 32 F 104 F 20 60 C 4 F 140 F 108 x 107 x 178 770 920 NP F330 CR2025 6 110 240
118. CINEMA screen 16 9 FULL 16 9 16 9 16 9 FULL b al 9 9 gt e 169 FuLL EU d gt CINEMA CINEMA Black bands appear at the top and the bottom of the screen and the viewfinder and normal a Ha screen b look wide You can also watch the b picture without black bands a wide screen TV When you select the CINEMA mode DATE TIME and the battery indicators are displayed above CINEMA DATE TIME 16 9 FULL The picture in the viewfinder d or a normal TV e is horizontally compressed You can 16 9 FULL 16 9 watch the picture of normal images on a wid
119. InfoLITHIUM InfoLITHIUM 1 2 CHARGE
120. 3 2 S B 2 N 5 A To extend the recording time in 5 SEC mode Press START STOP again before all the dots disappear Recording continues for about 5 seconds from the moment you pressed START STOP To return to normal recording Set the START STOP MODE switch to amp If you set the switch while recording recording continues Note on 5 SEC and ANTI GROUND SHOOTING 4 mode You cannot use FADER if you select 5 SEC or 18 ANTI GROUND SHOOTING START STOP 1 START STOP MODE START STOP ANTI GROUND SHOOTING 1 START STOP
121. Notes on dry batteries To avoid possible damage from battery leakage or corrosion observe the following Be sure to insert the batteries in the correct direction Dry batteries are not rechargeable Do not use a combination of new and old batteries Do not use different types of batteries The batteries slowly discharge while not in use Do not use a battery that is leaking If any difficulty should arise unplug the unit and contact your nearest Sony dealer
122. effect Selecting picture effect You can make pictures like those of television with the Picture Effect function b d e f PASTEL a PASTEL Emphasize contrast and gives picture animation like colours Ha NEG b The colour and brightness of the picture is NEG b reversed SEPIA The picture is sepia SEPIA Cenna B amp W The picture is monochrome black and white B amp W SOLARIZE The light intensity is more clear and the picture looks like an illustration SOLARIZE MOSAIC d The pictu
123. G H Fade in fade out 33 BADER 33 J InfoLITHIUM battery 63 LANG 252 Lithium battery 55 Mains cnn ees 26 Manual focus Menu system MIC microphone jack 85 O P PICTURE EFFECT Playback pause 25 Power sources Power zoom PROGRAM AE Q R Rec review 1 2 2 44040020004 21 Recording mode 30 Remote control jack LANC 52 S Self diagnosis function 76 Shoulder strap 24291 Skip scan 25 Standby mode 14 START STOP mode 18 STEADY SHOT 54 T U V Tape counter clo 290 Title 2 45 Tripod mounting 19 Trouble check 72 W X Y Z WIDE iode suerte 35 uoneuuoju jeuonippy 95 39 28 b InfoLITHIUM 63 33 12
124. NTSC SP AFM HiFi AFM HiFi NTSC NTSC uoneuuoju jeuonippy 59 Usable cassettes and playback modes e You cannot play back a tape recorded in NTSC video system with LP mode neither in the viewfinder nor on a TV screen e If a tape has portions recorded in PAL and NTSC video systems the tape counter reading is not correct This discrepancy is due to the difference between the counting cycle of the two video systems e You cannot edit the NTSC recorded tape onto another VCR Tips for using the
125. LANC 52 85 ANC 3 M 57 7 AFM 59 1 00 15 MH 4297 26 Sony Corporation Printed Japan K 7l DISPLAY 25 55 45 67 25 91 41 77 21 33 14 51 22 22 2 82 2 21 18 rOTOBHOCTM
126. RFU 23 22 19 23 25 24 EDITSEARCH 21 25 VIDEO 22 26 MIC PLUG IN D POWER 2 VIDEO AUDIO 22 uoneuuoju 85 Identifying the Parts 8 g e R e amp Eg gigs t E 8 Intelligent accessory shoe p 88 The intelligent accessory shoe supplies power to optional accessories such as a video light Eyecup p 19 Viewfinder p 14 19 Battery mounting surface START STOP MODE switch p 18 16 9 WIDE button p 35 Viewfinder lens adjustment lever p 14 BATT battery RELEASE PUSH button p 10 START STOP button p 13 STANDBY switch p 13 Hooks for shoulder strap p 91 08 Bees
127. 14 30 35 39 17 C 15 ds 25 22 15 16 19 43 81 GROUND SHOOTING 18 AUTO DATE 16 TBC 32 ORC 50 STEADY SHOT 54 17 32 26 2 4 44
128. 19 Checking the recorded picture Connections for playback 2 22 Playing backa tape 5 ene 24 Advanced operations Using alternative power sources 26 Using the mains 227 Using car battery 28 Changing the mode settings 29 Fade in and fade out 33 Using the wide mode function 35 Enjoying picture effect ens 37 Focusing manually Using the PROGRAM AE function 41 Shooting with backlighting 43 Adjusting the exposure Superimposing a Hitless Making your own titles 2 22 2 Recording with the date time a Optimizing the recording condition 50 Editing onto another 51 Recording from VCR or TV 53 Releasing the STEADY SHOT function 54 Additional information Changing the lithium battery in the CAIN 02 Resetting the date and time Usable cassettes and playback modes Tips for using the battery pack Maintenance information and precautions Using your camcorder abroad Troublecheck duet eerte Self diagnosis function Specifications ini itte teen Identifying the parts sss Warning indicators E QM
129. ORC 5 MENU WIND COMMANDER ORC TO SET gt REC MODE TITLE COL TITLE POS TITLE1 SET MENU END VV N CSTART STOP 3 START STOP If the cassette has been ejected Every time you eject the cassette ORC is canceled Set ORC again To check if you have performed ORC If the ORC indicator lights up in the display window the tape condition has been checked Notes on the ORC function e When you set ORC TO SET the recording on the tape is erased for about 0 1 second so that the camcorder can check the tape condition Be careful when you use a recorded tape The 0 1 second blank is erased if you record from the point where you set ORC TO SET for more than 2 seconds or if you record over the blank e You cannot use this function on a tape with the red mark on the cassette exposed e While the ORC function is turned on you cannot operate the power zoom lever STBY 0 00 00 40 min
130. 10 Charging installing the battery pack remove the battery pack While pressing the BATT battery RELEASE BATT RELEASE PUSH button slide the battery pack in the PUSH direction of the arrow RELEASE PUSH Using the camcorder with the finder slid out or lifted up When NP F730 or NP F930 is installed When you install NP F730 or NP P930 slide out NP F730 the viewfinder for more comfortable camera F930 recording NP F730 NP F930 When you record low angle Lift up the viewfinder Charging and installing the battery pack To restore the viewfinder Push the viewfinder down or slide it into the camcorder
131. 19 LANC control jack stands for Local Application Control Bus System The control jack is used for controlling the tape transport of video equipment and peripherals connected to it This jack has the same function as the jack indicated as CONTROL L or REMOTE 20 Cassette compartment p 12 21 RFU DC OUT RFU adaptor DC output jack p 23 22 Grip Strap p 19 23 Q headphones jack p 25 EDITSEARCH button p 21 25 S VIDEO jack p 22 26 MIC jack PLUG IN POWER Connect an external microphone not supplied This jack also accepts a plug in power microphone 27 VIDEO AUDIO jacks p 22 17 16 18 EJECT 16 19 LANC CONTROL L 20 12 2 RFU DC OUT
132. 3 POWER switch p 13 cTp 33 ial 3 POWER crp 13 4 NEAR FAR dial p 40 4 NEAR FAR FOCUS switch p 40 crp 40 ey 5 FOCUS 40 6 STEADY SHOT switch p 54 6 STEADY SHOT 7 PICTURE EFFECT button p 37 54 7 PICTURE EFFECT 8 EXPOSURE button p 44 37 9 DATE button 49 8 EXPOSURE 44 9 DATE 49 TIME button p 49 10 TIME 49 11 COUNTER RESET button p 15 M COUNTER RESET 15 R Display window p 92 12 92 13 TITLE button p 45 HA TITLE 45 14 MENU button p 29 14 MENU 29 15 P NTROL P 2 CONTROL dial p 29 15 CO OL 29 16 PROGRAM 16 PROGRAM AE button p 41 41 84 Identifying the parts E 17 Power zoom lever p 16 18 EJ ECT switch p 12
133. 3 Press START STOP to start recording 4 When you reach the point where you want to add the title press TITLE 5 When you want to stop recording the title press TITLE again 1 Standby TITLE 2 TITLE 3 START STOP 4 TITLE 5 TITLE Titles cycle as follows Original title 1 Original title 2 HELLO HAPPY BIRTHDAY HAPPY HOLIDAYS CONGRATULATIONS OUR SWEET BABY WEDDING VACATION THE END After THE END the title indicator goes off once and returns to Original title 1 again Notes on superimposing a title If you have not made any original titles they are not displayed Yo
134. E 88 19 14 19 START STOP MODE 18 WIDE 16 9 38 14 RELEASE 10 START STOP 13 STANDBY 13 91 Identifying the Parts 40 41 Video control buttons 24 L1 STOP stop 4 REW rewind gt PLAY playback P FF fastforward Il PAUSE pause REC recording Camera recording battery lamp p 13 Remote sensor p 91 Aim the Remote Commander here for remote control Microphone Lig
135. L control buttons light up 2 Insert the recorded tape with the window facing out 3 Press 44 to rewind the tape 4 Press E gt to start playback To stop playback press 0 rewind the tape press lt lt Ha 0 To fast forward the tape rapidly press P 44 Using the remote commander You can control playback using the supplied Ha P Remote Commander Before using the Remote Commander insert the R6 size AA batteries R6 Playing back tape To display the viewfinder screen indicators on the TV Press DISPLA
136. lt gt OFF 15 LAMP lt gt lt gt OFF ON AUTO DATE lt ON OFF gt lt 10 OFF CLOCK SET DEMO MODE lt ON OFF gt lt gt OFF DEMO MODE
137. 88 Identifying the parts Note on the intelligent accessory shoe Supplies power to optional accessories such as a video light or microphone The intelligent accessory shoe is linked to the STANDBY switch allowing you to turn on and off the power supplied by the shoe Refer to the instruction manual of the accessory for further information 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 To watch the demonstration You can start the demonstration by setting DEMO MODE in the menu system You can also start the demonstration by the following operation To enter demo mode 1 Eject the cassette and set the POWER switch to VIR 2 Turn STANDBY up 3 While holding down gt set the POWER switch to CAMERA To exit demo mode 1 Set the POWER switch to VTR 2 Turn STANDBY up 3 While holding down LI set the POWER switch to CAMERA
138. GENUINE VIDEO ACCESSORIES mark 12 24 InfoLITHIUM Tuna NP F330 NP F530 NP F730 NP F930 B 12 24 Sony DC V515A
139. OFF VF PW SAVE STANDBY 15
140. OT gt uoneuuoju jeuonippy E61 OT E62 gt Sony 61 10 81 Specifications Video camera recorder System Video recording system Two rotary heads Helical scanning FM system Audio recording system Rotary heads FM system Video signal PAL colour CCIR s
141. c 4 9 Checking the picture recorde Using EDITSEARCH you can review the last recorded scene or check the recorded picture in the viewfinder 1 While pressing the small green button on the POWER switch set it to CAMERA 2 Turn STANDBY up 3 the side of EDITSEARCH momentarily the last few seconds of the recorded portion play back Rec Review You can monitor the sound from the headphones Hold down the side of EDITSEARCH until the camcorder goes back to the scene you want The last recorded portion is played back To go forward hold down the side Edit Search EDITSEARCH 1
142. indicator goes off To activate the Steady Shot function again Set STEADY SHOT to ON The indicator appears in the viewfinder Notes on the Steady Shot function The Steady Shot function will not correct excessive camera shake When you switch the Steady Shot function on or off the exposure may fluctuate Steady Shot does not operate when you select the 16 9 FULL mode If you set STEADY SHOT to ON the indicator flashes RORBMTCR B STEADY SHOT OFF 7 STEADY SHOT OFF 1
143. Commander for the camcorder Select OFF when not using the Remote Commander REC MODE lt SP LP gt Select SP when recording in SP standard play mode Select LP when recording in LP long play mode BEEP lt ON OFF gt Select ON so that beeps sound when you start stop recording etc Select OFF when you do not want to hear the beep sound VF PW SAVE lt ON OFF gt Select ON so that the picture in the viewfinder appears only when you bring your face close to the viewfinder Select OFF when you want to display the picture in the viewfinder all the time Items for CAMERA mode only WIND lt ON OFF gt Select ON to reduce wind noise when recording in strong wind Normally select OFF ORC TO SET ORC ON Select this item and press the START STOP button to automatically adjust the recording condition to get the best possible recording If you have already perform this function ORC is displayed TITLE COL lt WHITE YELLOW VIOLET RED CYAN GREEN BLUE gt Select the colour of the title TITLE POS lt gt Select CENTER to centre the title in the picture e Select BOTTOM to position the title at the bottom of the picture COMMANDER lt gt
144. NP F930 330 270 s Continuous Typical di Battery pack recording pica time min min NP F330 supplied 70 65 40 35 NP F530 150 135 85 75 NP F730 305 275 170 155 NP F930 480 435 270 245 Numbers before the parentheses indicate the time when you use a fully charged battery Numbers in the parentheses indicate the time when you use a normal charged battery Approximate continuous recording time indoors Approximate minutes when recording while you repeat recording start stop zooming and turning the power on off The actual battery life may be shorter Note on remaining battery time indication during recording Remaining batte
145. are recording slide the POWER switch to OFF on the camcorder and replace the battery pack Leave the tape in the camcorder to obtain a smooth transition between scenes after the battery pack has been replaced Notes on the rechargeable battery pack Caution Never leave the battery pack in temperatures above 60 C 140 F such as in a car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight The battery pack heats up During charging or recording the battery pack heats up This is caused by energy that has been generated and a chemical change that has occurred inside the battery pack This is not cause for concern and is normal Cx 4 POWER OFF
146. be removed The battery is dead from the holder gt Use a charged battery pack or the AC power adaptor p 7 26 6 and amp indicators flash and e Moisture condensation has occurred function except for cassette gt Remove the cassette and leave the camcorder for at least 1 ejection works hour p 66 The counter date or time You pressed DATE and TIME together for more than 2 seconds indicator is flashing The camcorder is not malfunctioning You may start recording Flashing will stop soon The lithium battery is weak or dead 2 Replace the lithium battery with a new one p 56 The tape does not move when a The POWER switch is set to CAMERA or OFF video control button is pressed gt Set it to VTR The tape has run out gt Rewind the tape or use a new one p 24 The SteadyShot function does not STEADY SHOT is set to OFF activate gt Set STEADY SHOT to ON p 54 The SteadyShot function does not work when the wide mode is set to 16 9 FULL The autofocusing function does e FOCUS is set to MANUAL not work Set it to AUTO p 40 Shooting conditions are not suitable for autofocus gt Set FOCUS to MANUAL to focus manually p 40 The fader function does not e START STOP MODE is set to 5 SEC or ANTI GROUND activate SHOOTING 4 Setitto 4 18 A title is displayed gt Stop superimposing the title No sound or only alow sound is e The stereo tape is played
147. subject when using tripod T n suoneiedo 39 Focusing manually Focusing manually When focusing manually first focus in telephoto before recording and then reset the shot length 1 Set FOCUS to MANUAL The F indicator appears in the viewfinder 2 Move the power zoom lever to the T side until the lever reaches the end 3 Turn the NEAR FAR dial to achieve a sharp focus Be sure not to touch the built in microphone when you turn the NEAR FAR dial 4 Set the desired shot length using the power zoom lever AUTO MANUAL To return to autofocus mode Set FOCUS to AUTO The gt indicator in the viewfinder disappears Shooting in relatively dark places Shoot at wide angle after focusing in the telephoto position To record a very distant subject Push FOCUS down to INFINITY The lens focuses on the most distant subject while FOCUS is held down When it is released manual focus mo
148. 30 Battery pack 1 p 7 26 7 26 4 CR2025 Lithium Battery 1 p 55 3 NP F330 1 7 26 The lithium battery is already installed in your camcorder 4 CR2025 1 55 5 R6 size AA battery for Remote Commander 2 p 90 5 R6 AA 6 A V connecting cable 1 p 22 2 90 7 Shoulder strap 1 p 91 6 1 22 1 91 Contents of the recording cannot be compensated if recording or playback is not made due to a malfunction of the camcorder video tape etc ing installing Charg the battery pack Before using your camcorder you first need to charge and install the battery pack To charge the battery pack use the supplied AC power adaptor This camcorder operates with the InfoLITHIUM battery If
149. Average power consumption 3 5 W during camera recording 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 108 x 107 x 178 mm 43 3 4 7 fin w h d Mass 770 g 1 lb 11 oz excluding the battery pack lithium battery cassette and shoulder strap 920 g 2 Ib including the battery pack NP F330 lithium battery CR2025 cassette and shoulder strap Microphone Stereo type Supplied accessories See page 6 AC power adaptor Power requirements 110 240 V AC 50 60 Hz Power consumption 25W Output voltage DC OUT 8 4 V 1 9 A in operating mode Battery charge terminal 8 4 1 4 in charge mode Application Sony battery packs NP F330 NP F530 NP F730 NP F930 lithium ion type Operating temperature 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F Storage temperature 20 to 60 4 F to 140 F Dimensions Approx 81 45 163 mm x1 8 6 x 6 1 in w h d including projecting parts and controls Mass Approx 560 g 11b 3 oz Design and specifications are subject to change without notice
150. S O N Y 3 859 522 12 1 Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference video CCD TR920E 1997 by Sony Corporation Welcome Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony Handycam camcorder With your Handycam you can capture life s precious moments with superior picture and sound quality Your Handycam is loaded with advanced features but at the same time it is very easy to use You will soon be producing home video that you can enjoy for years to come WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose the unit to rain or moisture To avoid electrical shock do not open the cabinet Refer servicing to qualified personnel only OT Handycam Sony
151. SET REC MODE TITLE COL TITLE POS TITLE LANG CENTER TITLE1 SET MENU END MENU TITLE COL MENU END MENU TITLE POS CENTER BOTTOM MENU END TITLE COL MENU END TITLE POS CENTER MENU END MENU WIND COMMANDER ORC TO SET REC MODE GREEN TITLE POS TITLE1 SET 4 MENU END MENU WIND COMMANDER ORC TO SET REC MODE TITLE COL TITLE POS BOTTOM TITLE1 SET 4 MENU END nnned uo 7 pe ueApy 47 48 Making your own titles You can make up to two titles and store them in the camcorder Eject the cassette before you begin Your title can have up to 22 letters 1 While the camcorder is in Standby mode press MENU to display the menu 2 Turn the control dial to select TITLE1 SET or TITLE2 SET then press the dial 3 Turn the control dial to select the desired character then press the dial To move the cursor to the character on the left side select 4 Repeat step 3 until you finish the title 5 When you are finished turn the control dial to select 1 then press the dial 6 Press MENU to erase the menu display
152. STRETCH i PICTURE EFFECT Focusing manually When to use manual focus In the following cases you should obtain better results by adjusting the focus manually b c d Insufficient light a e Subjects with little contrast walls sky etc b Too much brightness behind the subject c Horizontal stripes d 6 Subjects through frosted glass Subjects beyond nets etc c Bright subject or subject reflecting light 9 Shooting a stationary
153. Tokyo time for the models sold in Japan and to Hong Kong time for other models You can reset the clock in the menu system 471997 471997 17 30 00 17 30 00 To stop recording with the date and or time Press DATE and or TIME again The date and DATE or time indicator disappear The recording TIME Note on the date ortime indicator If you press DATE or TIME while you are recording in CINEMA mode the indicators in the DATE viewfinder move upwards TIME
154. Y on the Remote Commander To erase the indicators press DISPLAY again To monitor the sound while viewing the playback picture in the viewfinder Connect headphones not supplied to the lt jack Note on the lens cover The lens cover does not open when the POWER switch is set to VTR Do not open the lens cover manually It may cause malfunction Various playback modes To view a still picture playback pause Press during playback To resume playback press or E gt To locate a scene picture search Keep pressing lt lt gt gt during playback To resume normal playback release the button To monitor the high speed picture while advancing the tape or rewinding skip scan Keep pressing lt lt while rewinding while advancing the tape To resume normal playback press D gt To view the picture at 1 5 speed slow playback Press B gt on the Remote Commander during playback To resume normal playback press D gt If slow playback lasts for about 1 minute it shifts to normal speed automatically To select the playback sound Change the HiFi SOUND mode setting in the menu system Notes on playback Streaks appear and the sound is muted in the various playback modes When playback pause mode lasts for 5 minutes the camcorder automatically enters stop mode
155. aining battery indicator p 61 gt gt 441 18 AUTO DATE indicator 19 Date or Time indicator p 49 20 ORC indicator p 50 21 Date or Time indicator p 49 Tape counter p 15 Self diagnosis indicator p 76 VLL cc mm gt o o o o 1 5 5min gt Omin 61 gt dau d gt 451 AUTO DATE 49 50 21 49 15 81 uoneuuoju jeuonippy 93 94 Warning indicators If indicators flash in the viewfinder or in the display window check the following 5 you can hear the beep sound when the BEEP is set to ON 2
156. an AFM HiFi monaural video recorder then play it back on this camcorder Foreign 8 mm video Because the TV colour systems differ from country to country you may not be able to play back foreign pre recorded tapes Refer to the list of Using your camcorder abroad to check the TV colour system of foreign countries Playing back an NTSC recorded tape You can play back tapes recorded in the NTSC video system using the SP mode If the tape is recorded in the AFM HiFi system the AFM HiFi sound is reproduced However note that the following will occur during playback of an NTSC recorded tape When playing back a tape on a TV screen you may not get the original colour depending on the TV When you play back on a Multi System TV set NTSC PB to the desired mode in the menu system The playback picture in the viewfinder will be shrink SP LP 8 8 LP
157. at the factory may not last 1 year Notes on lithium battery Keep the lithium battery out of the reach of children Should the battery be swallow ed consult a doctor immediately Wipe the battery with a dry cloth to assure a good contact Do not hold the battery with metallic tweezers otherwise a short circuit may occur Note that the lithium battery has a positive 4 side and negative side as illustrated Be sure to insert the lithium battery with the positive side facing out WARNING The battery may explode if mistreated Do not recharge disassemble or dispose of in fire 5 POWER Sony 2025 Duracell 01 2025
158. ature You should charge batteries at temperatures from 10 C to 30 C from 50 F to 86 F Lower temperatures require a longer charging time 10 30 C 50 F 86 F Tips for using the battery pack Notes on the InfoLITHIUM battery pack What is the InfoLITHIUM The InfoLITHIUM is a lithium ion battery pack which can exchange data with compatible video equipment about its battery consumption Sony recommends that you use the InfoLITHIUM battery pack with video equipment having the 0 mark When you use this battery pack with video equipment having the f mark the video equipment will indicate the remaining battery time in minutes However if you use i
159. ay from fire Keep the battery pack dry Do not open nor try to disassemble the battery pack Do not expose the battery pack to any mechanical shock The switch on the battery pack When the switch is supplied with the battery pack you can use it to find whether the battery pack is charged or not Set the switch to the green mark position when charging is completed When removed from the charging adaptor the switch exposes the green mark When removed from your camcorder no mark is indicated POWER OFF
160. back with HiFi SOUND set to 1 or 2 in heard when playing back a tape the menu system gt Set to STEREO in the menu system p 32 Excessive high pitched sound is The picture has been recorded with WIND set to ON in the menu heard system gt When there is no wind set it to OFF p 30 The date or time indicator Reset the date and time p 57 disappears to be continued uoneuuoju jeuonippy 74 Trouble check Picture Symptom The image on the viewfinder screen is not clear Cause and or Corrective Action The viewfinder lens is not adjusted gt Adjust the viewfinder lens p 14 A vertical band appears when a subject such as lights or a candle flame is shot against a dark background The contrast between the subject and background is too high The camcorder is not malfunctioning gt Change locations A vertical band appears when shooting a very bright subject The camcorder is not malfunctioning The playback picture is not clear EDIT is set to ON in the menu system Set it to OFF p 32 The picture is noisy The video heads may be dirty gt Clean the heads using the V8 25CLH cleaning cassette not supplied p 67 An unknown picture is displayed in the viewfinder If 10 minutes elapse after you set the POWER switch to CAMERA without inserting a cassette the camcorder a
161. bject in the scene For more professional looking recordings use the zoom function sparingly T side for telephoto subject appears closer W side for wide angle subject appears farther away Ha AUTO DATE AUTO DATE OFF AUTO DATE 10 AUTO DATE
162. d After about one minute reconnect the mains lead 1 2
163. de the camcorder has been in Standby mode for more than 5 minutes gt Turn STANDBY down once and then up again p 14 e The battery is dead gt Use a charged battery pack p 7 The battery pack is quickly discharged e The ambient temperature is too low p 60 e The battery pack has not been charged fully gt Charge the battery pack again p 7 e The battery pack is completely dead and cannot be recharged gt Use another battery pack p 62 e You use other types of battery except an InfoLITHIUM battery ack 5 Use InfoLITHIUM battery pack 7 The beep sounds when the battery is attached battery pack is discharged during a long period of storage gt Charge the battery pack again p 7 When you turn off the power the lens makes a noise The camcorder is not malfunctioning Operation Symptom START STOP does not operate Cause and or Corrective Action The tape is stuck to the drum gt Eject the tape p 12 tape has run out Rewind the tape or use a new one 24 POWER switch is set to VIR Set it to CAMERA p 13 The tab on the cassette is out red Use tape or slide the tab p 12 Recording stops in a few seconds The START STOP MODE switch is set to 5 SEC or ANTI GROUND SHOOTING 4 Setitto amp 18 Trouble check Symptom Cause and or Corrective Action The cassette cannot
164. de is resumed Use this function when shooting through a window or a screen to focus on a most distant subject Note on manual focusing The following indicators may appear When recording a very distant subject 8 When the subject is too close to focus on B 1 FOCUS MANUAL F gt 2 3 NEAR FAR NEAR FAR 4
165. e d screen TV f e f Using the wide mode function Using the wide mode function While the camcorder is in Standby mode press 16 9 WIDE repeatedly so that the desired mode indicator appears in viewfinder While recording you cannot change the mode To cancel wide mode Press 16 9 WIDE repeatedly until the wide mode indicator disappears To watch the tape recorded in wide mode To watch the tape recorded in CINEMA mode set the screen mode of the wide screen TV to zoom mode To watch the tape recorded in 16 9 FULL mode set it to full mode For details refer to the instruction manual of your TV Note that the picture recorded in 16 9 FULL mode looks compressed on a normal TV Notes on wide mode If wide mode is set to 16 9 FULL the Steady Shot function does not work and the y indicator flashes When you record in 16 9 FULL mode the date or time indicator will be widened on the wide screen TV e If you dub a tape the tape is copied i
166. ed battery pack in 25 C 77 F As the environmental temperature and condition are different when you actually use the camcorder the remaining battery time is not same as the continuous recording time in the operation manual 9 Full charge Charging for about 1 hour after the CHARGE lamp of the AC power adaptor goes off 2 Normal charge Charging just until the CHARGE lamp of the AC power adaptor goes off Notes on charging A brand new battery pack brand new battery pack is not charged Before using the battery pack charge it completely Recharge the battery pack whenever you like You do not have to discharge it before recharging If you charged the battery pack fully but you did not use it for a long time it becomes discharged Then recharge the battery pack before use Toro InfoLITHIUM c f rommum lt InfoLITHIUM gt f lt InfoLITHIUM gt
167. edit is stored in Then change the title If you do nothing more than 5 minutes while a cassette is in the camcorder The power goes off automatically Turn STANDBY down once turn it again up and proceed from step 1 When you enter 22 letters in step 4 The title is stored automatically You do not need to got to step 5 TITLE1 SET NEW YORK a lt E MENU END 2 TITLE 1 SET 1 TITLE 2 SET 2 5 STANDBY 1 22 4 5 Making your own titles delete title
168. elect OFF when you do not want the camera recording battery lamp at the front of the unit to light up Normally select ON AUTO DATE lt ON OFF gt Select ON to record the date for 10 seconds after recording has started Select OFF not to record the date CLOCK SET Select this item to reset the date or time DEMO MODE lt ON OFF gt Select ON to make the demonstration appear without cassette Select OFF to deactivate the demonstration mode Notes on DEMO MODE DEMO MODE is set to STBY Standby at the factory and the demonstration starts about 10 minutes after you set the POWER switch to CAMERA without inserting a cassette Note that you cannot select STBY of DEMO MODE in the menu system You cannot select DEMO MODE when a cassette is inserted in the camcorder If you insert a cassette during the demonstration the demonstration stops You can start recording as usual DEMO MODE automatically returns to STBY To look at the demonstration at once Eject the cassette if inserted Select ON of DEMO MODE and erase the menu display The demonstration will begin When you turn off the camcorder once DEMO MODE automatically returns to STBY TITLE 1 SET TITLE 2 SET 1 2 D ZOOM lt gt
169. er you start recording AUTO DATE feature This feature works only once a day To save battery power the picture in the viewfinder appears only when you bring your face close to the viewfinder with STANDBY up Finder power save 1 While pressing the small green button on the POWER switch set it to CAMERA 2 Turn STANDBY up 3 Press START STOP The camcorder starts recording The REC indicator appears The camera recording battery lamps located on the front light up The AUTO DATE indicator appears You can also select Recording mode SP standard play mode or LP long play mode Set REC MODE in the menu system according to the length of your planned recording before you start START STOP MODE
170. ery is in place VTR EDIT lt ON OFF gt lt gt OFF HiFi SOUND lt STEREO 1 2 gt lt 1 2 gt STEREO 1 2 NTSC PB lt ON PAL TV NTSC 4 43 gt ON PAL TV NTSC 4 43 NTSC lt ON OFF gt OFF
171. hind the subject or a subject with a light background use the BACK LIGHT function Press BACK LIGHT The A indicator appears in the viewfinder a Subject is too dark because of backlight b Subject becomes bright with backlight compensation After shooting Be sure to release this adjustment condition by pressing BACK LIGHT again The P1 indicator disappears Otherwise the picture will be too bright under normal lighting condition This function is also effective under the following conditions On snow e g at a ski resort At the beach under strong sunshine A subject with a light source nearby or a mirror reflecting light A white subject against a white background Especially when you shoot a person wearing shiny clothes made of silk or synthetic fiber his or her face tends to become dark if you do not use this function To make a fine adjustment You can adjust the exposure manually However when you adjust the exposure manually BACK LIGHT does not operate BACK LIGHT BACK LIGHT EA BACK LIGHT
172. hting aperture Lens cover Lithium battery compartment p 55 Tripod receptacle p 19 Make sure that the length of the tripod screw is less than 6 5 mm 9 32 inch otherwise you cannot atach the tripod securely and the screw may damage the camcorder 40 24 L1 STOP 44 REW gt PLAY gt gt FF PAUSE REC 13 91 45 55 19 6 5 uoneuuoju jeuonippy 87
173. ile the camcorder is in Standby mode press FADER The fade indicator starts flashing 2 Press START STOP to start recording The fade indicator stops flashing When fading out b 1 During recording press FADER The fade indicator starts flashing 2 Press START STOP to stop recording The fade indicator stops flashing and then recording stops 1 Standby FADER 2
174. layback quality in LP mode will not be as good as that in SP mode When a tape recorded on this camcorder in LP mode is played back on other types of 8mm camcorders or VCRs the playback quality may not be as good as that on this camcorder Note on recording When you record from the beginning of a tape run the tape for about 15 seconds before starting the actual recording This will ensure that you won t miss any start up scenes when you play back the tape Notes on the tape counter The tape counter indicates the recording or playback time Use it as a guide There will bea time lag of several seconds from the actual time To set the counter to zero press COUNTER RESET If the tape is recorded in SP and LP modes mixed the tape counter shows incorrect recording time When you intend to edit the tape using the tape counter as a guide record in same SP or LP mode Note on the beep sound As indicated with in the illustration a beep sounds when you turn the power on or when you start recording and two beeps sound when you stop recording confirming the operation Several beeps also sound as a warning of any unusual condition of the camcorder Note that the beep sound is not recorded on the tape If you do not want to hear the beep sound select OFF in the menu system Ha
175. n the same mode as the original recording The wide mode is canceled automatically 5 minutes after you remove the power source When recording you cannot change the mode Standby 16 9 WIDE 16 9 16 9 FULL 769 WIDE L 16 9 WIDE 16 9 CINEMA
176. ne session Caution Do not use a commercially available wet type cleaning cassette It may damage the video heads Note If the Sony V8 25CLH cleaning cassette is not available in your area consult your nearest Sony dealer no 6 a CLEANING CASSETTE b V8 25CLH Sony 5
177. ng high precision technology However there may be some tiny black points and or bright points red blue or green in colour that constantly appear on the LCD screen and or in the viewfinder These points are normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the recorded picture in any way Over 99 99 are operational for effective use Do not let the camcorder get wet Keep the camcorder away from rain and sea water Letting the camcorder get wet may cause the unit to malfunction and sometimes this malfunction cannot be repaired a Never leave the camcorder exposed to temperatures above 60 C 140 F such as ina car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight b a POWER CAMERA 2
178. ons AC power adaptor Charging Use only a lithium ion type battery pack Place the battery pack on a flat surface without vibration during charging The battery pack will get hot during charging This is normal Others Unplug the unit from the mains when not in use for a long time To disconnect the mains lead pull it out by the plug Never pull the mains lead itself Do not operate the unit with a damaged cord or if the unit has been dropped or damaged Do not bend the AC mains lead forcibly or put a heavy object on it This will damage the cord and may cause a fire or electrical shock Be sure that nothing metallic comes into contact with the metal parts of the connecting plate If this happens a short may occur and the unit may be damaged Always keep the metal contacts clean Do not disassemble the unit Do not apply mechanical shock or drop the unit While the unit is in use particularly during charging keep it away from AM receivers and video equipment because it will disturb AM reception and video operation The unit becomes warm while in use This is normal Do not place the unit in locations that are Extremely hot or cold Dusty or dirty Very humid Vibrating no
179. r lens the lens moves automatically and the battery is used The battery is also used when a tape is inserted or removed B 2 3
180. re is mosaic MOSAIC d SLIM e The picture expands vertically SLIM e STRETCH f The picture expands horizontally STRETCH f 7 pe ueApy Enjoying picture effect Using picture effect function 1 Press PICTURE EFFECT 2 Turn the control dial to select the desired picture effect mode PICTURE EFFECT To turn off picture effect Press PICTURE EFFECT The indicator in the viewfinder goes out Note on the picture effect When you turn the power off the camcorder returns automatically to normal mode 1 PICTURE EFFECT 2 PASTEL NEG ART SEPIA B amp W SOLARIZE pu MOSAIC te SLIM
181. ry time is displayed in the viewfinder It may not be displayed properly however depending on the conditions and circumstances of use NP F330 70 65 40 35 NP F530 150 135 85 75 NP F730 305 275 170 155 NP F930 480 435 270 245
182. s are used to sense the type of tape thickness of tape and if the recording tab is in or out Camcorder care When the camcorder is not to be used for a long time disconnect the power source and remove the tape Periodically turn on the power operate the camera and player sections and play back a tape for about 3 minutes Clean the lens with a soft brush to remove dust If there are fingerprints on it remove them with a soft cloth Clean the camcorder body with a dry soft cloth or a soft cloth lightly moistened with a mild detergent solution Do not use any type of solvent which may damage the finish Do not let sand get into the camcorder When you use the camcorder on a sandy beach or in a dusty place protect it from the sand or dust Sand or dust may cause the unit to malfunction and sometimes this malfunction cannot be repaired 7 2 8 4
183. sette and insert it again and then operate the camcorder p 12 C32 To prevent the camcorder from operating abnormally the self diagnosis function has come on gt Disconnect the mains lead of the AC power adaptor or remove the battery pack After reconnecting or reattaching the power source operate the camcorder E61 To prevent the camcorder from operating abnormally the self E62 diagnosis function has come on When you contact your local authorized Sony service facility inform the service number with five digits example E 61 10 If a difficulty persists after checking the problem a few times contact your local authorized Sony service facility 76 Sony Sony
184. ss than 6 5 mm z inch Otherwise you cannnot attach the tripod securely and the screw may damage the camcorder no
185. such as a window or screen amp 4
186. t with video equipment not having this mark the remaining battery capacity will not be indicated in minutes The indication may not be accurate depending on the condition and environment which the equipment is used under How the battery consumption is displayed The power consumption of the camcorder changes depending on its use such as how the autofocusing is working While checking the condition of the camcorder the InfoLITHIUM battery pack measures the battery consumption and calculates the remaining battery power If the condition changed drastically the remaining battery indication may suddenly decrease or increase by more than 2 minutes Even if 5 to 10 minutes is indicated as the battery remaining time in the viewfinder the 1 indicator may also flash under some condition To obtain more accurate remaining battery indication Set the camcorder to recording standby mode and point towards a stationary object Do not move the camcorder for 30 seconds or more If the indication seems incorrect use up the battery pack and then recharge it fully Full charge Note that if you have used the battery in a hot or cold environment for long time or you have repeated charging many times the battery pack may not be able to show the correct time even after being fully charged
187. tandards Usable cassette 8mm video format cassette Hi8 or standard 8mm Recording Playback time using 90 min cassette SP mode 1 hour 30 min LP mode 3 hours Fastforward rewind time using 90 min cassette Approx 4 min Image device CCD Charge Coupled Device Viewfinder Electronic colour viewfinder Lens Combined power zoom lens Filter diameter 37 mm 1 7 16 in 15x Optical 180x Digital Focal distance 4 1 2 61 5 mm 3 16 2 3 8 in 47 705 mm 17 s 27 7 s in when converted to a 35 mm still camera Colour temperature Auto Minimum illumination 0 7 lux F 1 4 Illumination range 0 7 lux to 100 000 lux Recommended illumination More than 100 lux Input and output connectors S video input output 4 pin mini DIN Luminance signal 1 Vp p 75 ohm unbalanced sync negative Chrominance signal 0 3 Vp p 75 ohms unbalanced Video input output Phono jack 1 Vp p 75 ohm unbalanced sync negative Audio input output Phono jacks 2 stereo L and R 327 mV at output impedance 47 kilohm impedance less than 2 2 kilohm RFU DC OUT Special minijack DC 5 V Headphone jack Stereo minijack LANC control jack Stereo mini minijack 2 5 mm MIC jack Minijack 0 388 mV low impedance with 2 5 to 3 0 V DC output impedance 6 8 kilohm o 3 5 mm Stereo type Intelligent accessory shoe 8 pin connector General Power requirements 7 2 V battery pack 8 4 V AC power adaptor
188. tandby mode If you leave the camcorder in Standby mode for 5 minutes while the cassette is inserted the camcorder turns off automatically This prevents wearing down the battery and wearing out the tape To resume Standby mode turn STANDBY down and up again To start recording press START STOP Ha START STOP STBY b START STOP STANDBY POWER OFF b yock PE a Y START STOP
189. the camcorder and leave it about 1 hour When amp indicator flashes at the same time the cassette is inserted in the camcorder Eject the cassette turn off the camcorder and leave also the cassette about 1 hour The camcorder can be used again if the 8 indicator does not appear when the power is turned on again On the lens If moisture condenses on the lens no indicator appears but the picture becomes dim Turn off the power and do not use the camcorder for about 1 hour How to prevent moisture condensation When bringing the camcorder from a cold place to a warm place put the camcorder in a plastic bag and allow it to adapt to room conditions over a period of time 1 sure to tightly seal the plastic bag containing the camcorder 2 Remove the bag when the air temperature inside it has reached the temperature surrounding it after about 1 hour
190. u cannot select a title while you are recording FADER does not work while the title is displayed A title a date and time cannot be recorded at the same time When fading in or out you cannot display a title If you display the menu while superimposing title the title is not recorded while the menu is being displayed B 1 2 HELLO HAPPY BIRTHDAY HAPPY HOLIDAYS CONGRATULATIONS OUR SWEET BABY WEDDING VACATION THE END 1 FADER
191. umination Otherwise the remote control may not Kak effective Be sure that there is no obstacle between the He remote sensor the camcorder and the Remote Commander e This camcorder works in commander mode 2 The commander modes 1 2 and 3 are used to distinguish this camcorder from other Sony VCRs to avoid remote control VTR 2 1 2 misoperation If you use another Sony VCR in 3 commander mode 2 we recommend you change the commander mode cover the Sony remote sensor of the VCR with black paper Attaching the shoulder strap
192. utomatically starts the demonstration or DEMO is set to ON in the menu system gt Insert the cassette and the demonstration stops You can make the demonstration not appear p 31 The five digit code appears The self diagnosis function is activated gt Check the code and solve the problem p 76 Others Symptom The supplied Remote Commander does not work Cause and or Corrective Action COMMANDER is set to OFF in the menu system Set it to ON p 30 Something is blocking the infrared rays gt Remove the obstacle The batteries are not inserted with the correct polarity gt Insert the batteries with the correct polarity p 90 The batteries are dead Insert new ones p 90 Trouble check AC power adaptor Symptom Corrective Actions The VTR CAMERA or CHARGE Disconnect the mains lead After about 1 minute reconnect the lamp does not light mains lead The CHARGE lamp flashes See the following chart When the CHARGE lamp flashes Check through the following chart Remove the battery pack from the AC power adaptor Then install the same battery pack again Y When the CHARGE lamp flashes again Install another battery pack When the CHARGE lamp does not flash again If the CHARGE lamp lights up and goes out after a while there is no problem Y When the CHARGE lamp flashes again The problem is with the AC power adaptor
193. you use any other battery to operate your camcorder the camcorder may not operate or the battery life may be shortened InfoLITHIUM is a trade mark of Sony Corporation Charging the battery pack Charge the battery pack on a flat surface without vibration 1 Connect the mains lead to mains 2 Align the surface of the battery pack indicated by mark with the edge of the terminal shutter of the AC power adaptor Then fit and slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow The CHARGE lamp orange lights up Charging begins When the CHARGE lamp goes out normal charge is completed For full charge which allows you to use the battery longer than usual leave the battery pack in place for approximately one hour Unplug the unit from the mains then remove the battery pack and install it into the camcorder You can also use the battery pack before it is completely charged
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