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Sony DCR-PC5E Camcorder User Manual

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9. 60 Maintenance information and precautions e Store the battery pack in cool dry place Do not expose the battery pack to any mechanical shock Do not disassemble nor modify the battery pack e Attach the battery pack to the
10. Playing back a tape To control the display of the screen indicators Press DISPLAY TOUCH PANEL on your camcorder or DISPLAY on the Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder The indicators disappear on the LCD screen To make the indicators appear press DISPLAY TOUCH PANEL again Using the data code function Your camcorder automatically records not only images on the tape but also the recording data date time or various settings when recorded Data code Follow the steps below to display the data code using the touch panel or the Rem
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12. 90 ZERO SET MEMORY STBY
13. S VIDEO KBM DV 79 80 Dubbing a tape Using the i LINK cable DV connecting cable Simply connect the i LINK cable DV connecting cable not supplied to DV IN OUT and to DV IN OUT of the DV products With digital to digital connection video and audio signals are transmitted in digital form for high quality editing You cannot dub the titles display indicators or the contents of cassette memory 1 Insert a blank tape a tape you want to record over into the VCR and insert the recorded tape into
14. DV IN OUT Dubbing only desired scenes Digital program editing You can duplicate selected scenes programmes for editing onto a tape without operating the VCR Scenes can be selected by frame Unwanted scene Unwanted scene Before operating the Digital program editing Step 1 Connect your camcorder to the VCR p 81 Step 2 Set the VCR for operation p 82 86 Step 3 Adjust the synchronicity of your camcorder and the VCR p 87 When you d
15. Usable cassettes Selecting cassette types You can use the IN mini DV cassette only You cannot use any other EJ 8 mm Hil Hi8 Digitals 9 VHS VHSC SVIS S VHS amp S VHSC 8 Betamax or cassette There are two types of mini DV cassettes with cassette memory and without cassette memory Tapes with cassette memory have Cassette Memory mark We recommend that you use the tape with cassette memory The IC memory is built in the cassette with cassette memory Using this IC memory your camcorder can read write and search data such as the date of recording or titles The functions using the cassette memory require successive signals recorded on the tape If the tape has a blank portion in the beginning or between the recorded portions a title ma
16. 10 2 Recording video or TV programmes Using the connecting cable You can record a tape from another VCR or a TV programme from a TV that has video audio outputs Use your camcorder as a recorder 1 Insert a blank tape or a tape you want to record over into your camcorder If you are recording a tape from the VCR insert a recorded tape into the VCR 2 Set the POWER switch to VCR 3 Press MENU then set DISPLAY in to LCD in the menu settings p 114 And press EXIT to return to FN 4 Press FN then select PAGES 19 5 Press REC CTRL 6 Press REC PAUSE 7 Press on the VCR to start playback if you are recording a tape from VCR Select a TV programme if you are recording from TV The picture from TV or VCR appears in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen 8 Press REC START at the
17. mini DV M LUMI 6 M OVERLAP 4 2 5 Mown AIS Aioway 143 144 Recording an image from a mini DV tape as a still image Your camcorder can read moving picture data recorded on a mini DV tape and record it as a still image on a Memory Stic
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19. 1 Press FOCUS lightly in the memory camera mode The F indicator appears 2 Turn the focus ring to sharpen focus 1 FOCUS CAMERA gt 2 To return to the autofocus mode Press FOCUS lightly to turn off F gt or amp indicator FOCUS F gt g 63 64 Focusing manually To record distant subjects When you press FOCUS
20. WORLD TIME 114 Maintenance information and precautions Moisture condensation If your camcorder is brought directly from a cold place to a warm place moisture may condense inside your camcorder on the surface of the tape or on the lens In this condition the tape may stick to the head drum and be damaged or your camcorder may not operate correctly If there is moisture inside your camcorder the beep sounds and the 6 indicator flashes When the 4 indicator flashes at the same time the cassette is inserted in your camcorder If moisture condenses on the lens the indicator will not appear If moisture condensation occurred None of the functions except cassette ejection will work indicator appears only when a cassette is inserted Eject the cassette turn off
21. BOUNCE D ZOOM 20x 120x 16 9 PROGRAM MEMORY psoueapy nanaas 2 51 52 Using special effects Picture effect You can digitally process images to obtain special effects like those in films or on the TV NEG ART a The colour and brightness of the picture are reversed SEPIA The picture is sepia B amp W The picture is monochrome black and white SOLARI
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24. POWER 24 POWER 24 CALIBRATION Ha 1 POWER OFF 2 3 P
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26. Hu PENSOLOIVOL 13 14 Step 1 Preparing the power supply 1 Notes on the adaptor e Attach the battery pack firmly e Charge the battery pack on a flat surface without vibration Remove the supplied connecting cord DK 115 from this unit If not removed charging is not possible The charging time may differ depending on the condition of the battery pack or the temperature of the environment e When a fully charged battery pack is installed the CHARGE lamp will once light then go out If the CHARGE lamp does not light or flash check that the battery pack is correctly attached to the AC adaptor If it is not attached it will not be charged e Prevent metallic objects from coming into contact with the metal parts of the connecting cord of the AC adaptor This may cause a short circuit damaging the AC adaptor e Keep the battery pack dry
27. NIGHTSHOT PROGRAM Using the PROGRAM AE function While WHT BAL is set to AUTO in the menu settings The white balance is adjusted even if the PROGRAM AE function is selected Even if the PROGRAM AE function is selected You can adjust the exposure If you are recording under a discharge tube such as a fluorescent lamp sodium lamp or mercury lamp Flickering or changes in colour may occur in the following modes If this happens turn the PROGRAM AE function off Soft portrait mode Sports lesson mode PROGRAM AE WHT BAL
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32. 12 13 Searching for photo Photo search Photo scan Scanning photo 1 Set the POWER switch to VCR 2 Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly until the photo scan indicator appears The indicator changes as follows TITLE SEARCH DATE SEARCH gt PHOTO SEARCH PHOTO SCAN 3 Press 9 or PPI on the Remote Commander Each photo is played back for about 5 seconds automatically SEARCH MODE 00 SCAN To stop scanning Press on the Remote Commander or on your camcorder 1 POWER VCR 2
33. VIDEO Ha DV 4 2 5 own AIS Aioway 147 148 Copying still images from a mini DV tape Photo save Using the search function you can automatically take in only still images from mini DV tapes and record them on a Memory Stick in sequence Before operation Insert a recorded mini DV tape and rewind the tape e Insert a Memory Stick into your camcorder 1 Set the POWER switch to VCR 2 Press FN to display PAGE 19 3 Press MENU then select PHOTO SAVE in in the menu settings PHOTO BUTTON appears on the LCD screen 4 Press PHOTO deeper The still image from the mini DV tape is recorded on a Memory Stick The number of still images copied is displayed END is displayed when copying i
34. FN DISPLAY TOUCH PANEL CALIBRATION 192
35. 4 2 5 Mown AIS Mow N 129 Using a Memory Stick introduction Inserting a Memory Stick Insert a Memory Stick in the Memory Stick compartment as far as it can go with the A mark facing up o 008 4 00 9 Li Ejecting a Memory Stick Slide MEMORY RELEASE in the direction of the arrow Ce Memory Stick Memory Stick Memory Stick Memory Stick Access lamp Memory Stick compartment Memory Stick Memory Stick MEMORY RELEASE MEMORY RELEASE While the access lamp is lit or flashing Never shake or strike your camcorder because your camcorder is reading the data from the
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37. PROGRAM NIGHTSHOT ON Focusing manually You can gain better results by manually adjusting the focus in the following cases e The autofocus mode is not effective when shooting subjects through glass coated with water droplets horizontal stripes subjects with little contrast with backgrounds such as walls and sky e When you want to change the focus from a subject in the foreground to a subject in the background e Shooting a stationary subject when using a tripod
38. 1 2 POWER VCR 3 4 lt 5 gt 6 FN PAGE1 19 2 VOL
39. 3 43 POWER OFF VCR seg 92 31 32 Recording a picture END SEARCH You can go to the end of the recorded section after you record 1 In the standby mode press FN to display 1 19 2 Press END SCH The last 5 seconds of the recorded section are played back and the playback stops You can monitor the sound from the speaker or headphones To return to FN Press EXIT To stop searching Press END SCH again Note If there is a blank portion in the recorded portion the end search function may not work correctly p 165 End search function When you use a tape without cassette memory the end
40. AUTO HOLD PROGRAM AE Using the wide mode You can record a 16 9 wide picture to watch on the 16 9 wide screen 16 9WIDE 16 9 Ha Black bands appear on the screen during 16 9 recording 16 9WIDE mode a The picture 16 9WIDE during playing back on a normal TV 6 or a 16 9WIDE wide screen c are compressed in the a widthwise direction If you set the screen mode
41. Recording picture Adjusting the brightness of the LCD screen 1 CAMERA MEMORY mode press FN and select PAGE2 p 19 In VCR mode press FN to display PAGE1 2 Press LCD BRT The screen to adjust the brightness of the LCD screen appears 3 Adjust the brightness of the LCD screen using to dim to brighten 4 Press OK to return to PAGE1 PAGE2 OPEN To return to FN Press EXIT LCD screen backlight You can change the brightness of the backlight Select LCD B L in the menu settings p 114 Even if you adjust the LCD screen backlight or brightness of the LCD screen The recorded picture will not be affected 1 FN PAGE2 19 PAGE1 2 LCD BRT
42. CAMERA VCR 3 uoneuuoju 193 Maintenance information and precautions e Clean the camcorder body with 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 your camcorder When you use your camcorder on sandy beach or in a dusty place protect it from the sand or dust Sand or dust may cause your camcorder to malfunction and sometimes this malfunction cannot be repaired AC adaptor e Unplug the unit from the
43. 57 58 Using the PROGRAM AE function 1 In the standby memory camera mode press FN to display 19 2 Press MENU then select a desired PROGRAM AE mode in in the menu settings p 114 PROGRAM 1 19 2 MENU PROGRAM B 114 To return to FN Press EXIT To turn the PROGRAM AE function off Select AUTO in PROGRAM AE in the menu settings Notes e In the spotlight sports lesson and beach amp ski modes you cannot take close ups This is because your camcorder is set to focus only on subjects in the middle to far distance In the sunset amp moon and landscape modes your camcorder is set to focus only on distant subjects The following functions do not work in the PROGRAM AE mode S
44. Sony pepeys Hury 1 17 18 Step 2 Inserting a cassette You can use mini DV cassette with logo only is a trade mark 1 Install the battery pack or connect the AC adaptor for the power supply p 12 to 17 2 Slide OPEN EJECT in the direction of the arrow and open the lid The cassette compartment automatically lifts up and opens 3 Push the middle portion of the back of the cassette to insert Insert the cassette in a straight line deeply into the cassette compartment with the window facing out 4 Close the cassette compartment by pressing the mark on the cassette compartment The cassette compartment automatically goes down 5 After the cassette compartment goes down completely close the lid until it clicks 2 To eject a cassette Follow the procedure above and take out the cassette in step 3 Notes e Do not press the cassette compartment down Doing so may cause malfunction The cassette compartment may not be closed when
45. 165 1 POWER VCR 2 PAGE1 19 3 MENU SEARCH 114 4 SEARCH MODE TITLE SEARCH DATE SEARCH PHOTO SEARCH PHOTO SCAN 5 k gt P
46. DV IN OUT POWER OFF Enlarging images recorded on tapes PB ZOOM You can enlarge images recorded on a tape 1 In the playback playback pause mode press EN and select 2 2 Press PB ZOOM The PB ZOOM screen appears 3 Press the area you want to enlarge in the frame on the PB ZOOM screen The area you pressed moves to the centre of the screen and the playback image is enlarged at twice the size If you press the other area again the area moves to the centre of the screen To cancel the PB zoom function Press END Note You cannot process externally input scenes using the PB zoom function with your camcorder While displaying the menu settings or title The PB zoom function does not work The PB zoom function is automatically canceled when you operate the following functions Set
47. e uoneuuoyju 195 English Specifications Video camera recorder System Video recording system 2 rotary heads Helical scanning system Audio recording system Rotary heads PCM system Quantization 12 bits Fs 32 kHz stereo 1 stereo 2 16 bits Fs 48 kHz
48. ZERO SET MEMORY ZERO SET MEMORY Searching the boundaries of recorded tape by title Title search CM only 1 Set the POWER switch to VCR 2 Press FN to display PAGE 19 3 Press MENU then set CM SEARCH in to ON in the menu settings p 114 Default setting is ON 4 Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly until the title search indicator appears The indicator
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50. OFF paoueapy 4 2 67 68 Enlarging images recorded on tapes PB ZOOM Pictures in the PB zoom Pictures in the PB zoom mode are not output through the BDV IN OUT jack In the PB zoom mode If you press DISPLAY TOUCH PANEL button the frame on the PB ZOOM screen disappears If the frame is not displayed the PB zoom function does not work Edge of the enlarged image The edge of the enlarged image cannot be displayed at the centre of the screen ZOOM DV IN OUT DISPLAY TOUCH PANEL
51. PAL Using this manual Precautions on camcorder care e The LCD screen and the viewfinder are manufactured using high precision technology However there may be some tiny black points and or bright points red blue green or white that constantly appear on the LCD screen and in the viewfinder These points occur normally in the manufacturing process and do not affect the recorded picture in any way Effective ratio of pixels and or screen are 99 99 or more Do not let your camcorder get wet Keep your camcorder away from rain and sea water Letting your camcorder get wet may cause your camcorder to malfunction Sometimes this malfunction cannot be repai
52. 60 C 140 F b lt we Contents of the recording cannot be compensated if recording or playback is not made due to a malfunction of the camcorder video tape etc pepeys Huy 1 11 Step 1 Preparing the power supply Charging the battery pack Use the
53. 1 2 DATA CODE 3 CAM DATA DATE DATA OK 4 EXIT DATA CODE gt DATA CODE DATE
54. 191 Maintenance information and precautions Charging the manganese lithium battery Connect your camcorder to the mains using the AC adaptor supplied with your camcorder and leave your camcorder with the POWER switch turned off for more than 24 hours e Or install the fully charged battery pack in your camcorder and leave your camcorder with the POWER switch turned off for more than 24 hours Ajusting the LCD screen CALIBRATION The buttons on the touch panel may not work correctly If this happens follow the procedure below 1 Set the POWER switch to OFF 2 Eject the tape from your camcorder then disconnect any connecting cable from your camcorder 3 Set the POWER switch to VCR while pressing DISPLAY TOUCH PANEL on your camcorder then keep pressing DISPLAY TOUCH PANEL for about five seconds 4 Follow the procedure below using an object suchas the corner of a Memory Stick supplied with your camcorder Touch X at the upper left corner Touch X at the lower right corner 3 Touch X in the middle of the screen
55. pfa CLEANING CASSETTE b Sony DVM12CLD 10 Cleaning the LCD screen If fingerprints or dust make the LCD screen dirty we recommend using a LCD cleaning cloth supplied to clean the LCD screen 190 Maintenance information and precautions Removing dust from inside the viewfinder 1 Pull out the viewfinder Remove the two screws with a screwdriver not supplied Remove the eyecup 2 Remove dust fro
56. POWER OFF POWER VCR lt 3 gt Labelling a cassette only If you use a tape with cassette memory you can label a cassette The label can consist of up to 10 characters and is stored in cassette memory When you insert the labeled cassette and set the POWER switch to CAMERA or VCR the label is displayed
57. Playback Basics Playing back a tape You can monitor the playback picture on the LCD screen If you close the LCD panel you can monitor the playback picture in the viewfinder You can also control playback using the Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder 1 Install the power source and insert the recorded tape 2 Set the POWER switch to VCR while pressing the small green button The power lamp lights up 3 pe OPEN to open the LCD panel 4 Press 446 to rewind the tape 5 Press gt n to start playback 6 Adjust the volume following the steps below Press FN to make PAGE1 appear 19 2 Press VOL The screen to adjust volume appears Press to adjust the volume to make the volume down to make the volume up 7 Press lt OK to return to PAGE1
58. CHARGE CHARGE
59. 163 FN PAGE1 MENU PLAY INDEX EXPOSURE PAGE2 LCD BRIGHT PLAY INDEX SELFTIMER PLAY INDEX B PAGE1 MENU CAM INDEX DELETE PAGE2 LCD BRIGHT CAM INDEX PB ZOOM PAGE3 DATA CODE CAM INDEX Using Memory Stick introduction Selecting image quality mode You can select image quality mode in still picture recording The default setting is FINE 1 Set the POWER switch to VCR or MEMORY Make sure that the LOCK is set to the right unlock position 2 Press FN to display PAGE 131 3 Press MENU then select QUALITY in 0 in the menu settings to select a desired image quality Memory Stick
60. IR SETUP IR IR 82 i LINK i LINK DV Using with analog video unit and personal computer Signal convert function You can convert analog video signals into digital video signals via your camcorder connected to a personal computer and analog video unit Analog video signals Digital video signals You can capture images and sound from an analog video unit connected to a personal computer which has the i LINK jack DV jack to your camcorder 1 Set the POWER switch to VCR 2 Press FN to display PAGE p 19 3 Set A V DV OUT to ON in the menu settings p 114 4 Start playback on the analog video unit slightly ahead of the point from which you wan
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62. 3 PUSH mini DV 165 Step 3 Using touch panel Your camcorder has operation buttons on the LCD screen Touch the LCD panel directly to operate each function In CAMERA VCR mode 1 Install the battery pack or connect the AC adaptor for the power supply p 12 to 17 2 Set the POWER switch to
63. LP Sony Excellence Master mini DV LP SP LP LP AUDIO MODE e 16
64. Searching for a photo Photo search Photo scan You can search for a still picture you have recorded on a mini DV tape photo search You can also search for still pictures one after another and display each picture for five seconds automatically regardless of cassette memory photo scan Use the Remote Commander for these operations Use this function to check or edit still pictures Searching for a photo by using cassette memory You can use this function only when playing back a tape with cassette memory p 165 1 Set the POWER switch to VCR 2 Press FN to display PAGE 19 3 Press MENU then set CM SEARCH in to ON in the menu settings p 114 Default setting is ON 4 Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly until the photo search indicator appears The indicator changes as follows TITLE SEARCH DATE SEARCH gt PHOTO SEARCH PHOTO SCAN 5 Press lt 4 or gt P on the Remote Commander to select the date for playback Your camcorder automatically starts playback of the photo having the date that you selected PHOTO SEARCH SEARCH MODE PHOTO SEARCH 5 9 00
65. 1 2 LINE 3 POWER VCR 4 5 SVIDEO LANC DV IN OUT i LINK DV
66. 1 POWER VCR 2 KBM i LINK CONTROL To 3 ADJ TEST 4 Q EXEC 8 IN OUT Ha EXECUTING Ha COMPLETE 5
67. POWER OFF VCR 2 2 43 44 Recording a still image a tape Tape Photo recording Printing the still picture You can print a still picture by using the video printer not supplied Connect the video printer using the A V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder Connect it to the AUDIO VIDEO jack and connect the yellow plug of the cable to the video input of the video printer Refer to the operating instructions of the video printer as well yw AUDIO VIDEO y Signal flow
68. 4 ANS 155 Playing back images continuously SLIDE SHOW You can automatically play back images in sequence This function is useful especially when checking recorded images or during a presentation Before operation Insert a Memory Stick into your camcorder 1 Set the POWER switch to MEMORY Make sure that the LOCK is set to the right unlock position 2 Press FN to display 1 131 3 Press MENU then select SLIDE SHOW in in the menu settings p 114 And press EXEC READY apppears on the LCD screen 4 Press START Your camcorder plays back the images recorded on a Memory Stick in sequence SLIDE SHOW 1 6 100 00001 156 SLIDE SHOW
69. FADER 49 41 135 PICTURE EFFECT 52 DIGITAL EFFECT 54 57 TITLE 105 D ZOOM MENU 114 63 61 57
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71. no LOCK LOCK POWER MEMORY LOCK SP LP POWER OFF
72. AUDIO VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO VIDEO Audio dubbing Adding an audio sound a recorded tape 1 Insert your recorded tape into your camcorder
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74. 1 2 POWER VCR 3 MENU DISPLAY tc Ha LCD 114 EXIT FN 4 19 5 CTRL 6 REC PAUSE 7 KBM 8 START pores
75. pooueapy 4 73 74 Searching a recording by date Date search Searching for the date without using cassette memory 1 Set the POWER switch to VCR 2 Press FN to display PAGE 19 3 Press MENU then set CM SEARCH in OFF in the menu settings p 114 4 Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly until the date search indicator appears The indicator changes as follows TITLE SEARCH DATE SEARCH PHOTO SEARCH PHOTO SCAN 5 Press amp on the Remote Commander to search for the previous date or press Pl on the Remote Commander to search for the next date Your camcorder automatically starts playback at the point where the date changes Each time you press or PPI your camcorder searches for the previous or next date gt stop searching Press on the Remote Commander or on your camcorder Note If one day s recording is less than two minutes your camcorder may not accurately find the point where the recording date changes In the mark e The bar in the 9 mark indicates the present point on the tape e The X
76. 25 C 77 F Playing time with LCD closed NP FS11 60 55 85 75 521 135 125 185 165 531 210 190 280 250 10 50 45 65 60 NP F20 110 95 145 130 NP F30 160 145 215 190 Approximate number of minutes when you use a fully charged battery Numbers in parentheses indicate the time when using a normally charged battery The battery life will be shorter if you use your camcorder in a cold environment
77. 1 CAMERA VCR MEMORY PAGE1 19 2 MENU 3 4 5 6 3 5 gt 3 120 MANUAL SET EXIT CAMERA VCR lt PROGRAM P EFFECT a OTHERS EXIT MANUAL SET EXT MANUAL SE
78. PROGRAM 16 9 PROGRAM SLOW SHTR 1 1 25 SLOW SHTR 2 1 12 SLOW SHTR 3 1 6 SLOW SHTR 4 1 3 Using the PROGRAM AE function You can select PROGRAM AE Auto Exposure mode to suit your specific shooting requirements Spotlight mode This mode prevents people s faces for example from appearing excessively white when shooting subjects lit by strong light in the theatre m1 Soft portrait mode This mode brings out the subject while creating a soft background for subjects such as people
79. Ha Memory Stick DISPLAY TOUCH PANEL JPEG
80. 197 Quick Reference Identifying the parts and controls Camcorder oO Us WS D 9 0 D ai a 198 1 Lens 21 1 21 2 OPEN button 25 33 2 25 33 3 LCD screen Touch panel 19 131 3 19 4 Battery Battery terminal cover 15 131 4 15 6 Viewfinder 21 5 7 LOCK p 22 6 21 8 POWER switch 21 7 LOCK 22 9 START STOP button 21 8 POWER 21 10 BATTERY RELEASE lever 15 9 START STOP 21 10
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82. 3 PHOTO 2 CAPTURE psoueapy 2 41 42 Recording still image a tape Tape Photo recording Notes During tape photo recording you cannot change the mode or setting e When recording a still picture do not shake your camcorder The picture may fluctuate e The tape photo recording function does not work while the fader function is set or in use while the digital effect function is set or in use If you r
83. 3 NP F10 FS11 Recording picture Self timer recording You can make a recording with the self timer This mode is useful when you want to record yourself 1 In the standby mode press FN and select PAGES p 19 2 Press SELFTIMER The self timer indicator appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder 3 Press START STOP Self timer starts counting down from 10 with a beep sound In the last two seconds of the countdown the beep sound gets faster then recording starts automatically 1 19 2 SELFTIMER
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85. 10 3 50 LANC i LINK DV Dubbing only desired scenes Digital program editing If the VCR does not operate correctly Make sure that the IR SETUP code is correct Change the code if necessary If you connect using the i LINK cable DV connecting cable With digital to digital connection video and audio signals are transmitted in digital form for high quality editing When you connect with the i LINK cable DV connecting cable You may not be able to operate the dubbing function correctly depending on the VCR Keep the i LINK connection and follow the procedure from step 2 on
86. Digital Handycam Memory Stick Or eG 46 English Table of contents Checking supplied accessories 5 Quick Start Guide 6 Getting started Using this 10 Step 1 Preparing the power supply 12 Charging the battery
87. DV Recording video or TV programmes Using the i LINK cable DV connecting cable Simply connect the i LINK cable DV connecting cable not supplied to DV IN OUT and to DV IN OUT of the DV products With digital to digital connection video and audio signals are transmitted in digital form for high quality editing 1 Insert a blank tape or a tape you want to record over into the your camcorder and insert the recorded tape into VCR 2 Set the POWER switch to VCR 3 Press MENU then set DISPLAY in tc to LCD in the menu settings p 114 And press EXIT to return to FN 4 Press FN then select 19 5 Press REC CTRL 6 Press REC PAUSE 7 Press on the VCR to start playback 8 Press REC START at the scene where you want to start recording i LINK DV i LINK DV DV IN OUT DV IN OUT
88. Memory Stick mini DV mini DV mini DV Ha Memory Stick 4 2 5 Mown AIS 145 146 Recording an image from mini DV tape as a still image Recording a still image from other equipment 1 Set the POWER switch to VCR and set DISPLAY in tc to LCD in the menu settings 2 Set A V
89. 1 Step 1 Preparing the power supply Connecting to the mains When you use your camcorder for a long time we recommend that you power it from the mains using the AC adaptor 1 Connect the supplied connecting cord to the DC OUT jack on the AC adaptor 2 Slide the connecting plate in the direction of the arrow 3 Connect the mains lead to the AC adaptor 4 Connect the mains lead to the mains 1 1
90. 9 0 5 9 p39 Recording still images Memory Stick Memory photo recording 1 Set the POWER switch to MEMORY Make sure that the LOCK is set to the right unlock position 2 Press FN to display PAGE 131 3 Press MENU then set CONTINUOUS to MULTI in in the menu settings Memory Stick 1 POWER MEMORY LOCK 2 PAGE1 131 3 MENU CONTINUOUS Ha MULTI SCRN Bf retur
91. DV IN DV IN Inserting a scene from a VCR Replacing recording on a tape Insert Editing You can insert a new scene from a VCR onto your originally recorded tape by specifying the insert start and end points Use the Remote Commander for this operation Connections are the same as on page 78 or 80 Insert a cassette containing the desired scene to insert into the VCR 1 Set the POWER switch to VCR 2 the VCR locate just before the insert start point then press Ill to set the VCR to the playback pause mode 3 On your camcorder locate the insert end point c by pressing lt lt or gt gt Then press H to set it to the playback pause mode 4 Press ZERO SET MEMORY on the Remote Commander The ZERO SET MEMORY indicator flashes and the end point of the insert is stored in memory 5 your camcorder locate the insert start point b by pressing lt 4 Press FN and select REC CTRL in 6 Press REC PAUSE 7 First press Hl on the VCR and after few seconds press REC START on your camcorder to start inserting the new scene Inserting au
92. 80 1 10 T POWER MEMORY Cassette memory This appears when using a tape with cassette memory Recording mode indicator
93. 3 gt 113 Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings To change the mode settings in the menu settings select the menu items with f dial The default settings can be partially changed First select the icon then the menu item and then the mode 1 In CAMERA VCR MEMORY mode press FN to display 19 2 Press MENU to display the menu 3 Press f to select a desired icon and press EXEC 4 Press f to select a desired item and press EXEC 5 Press f to select a desired setting 6 Repeat steps from 3 to 5 if you want to change other items Press RET to return to step 3 For details see Selecting the mode setting of each item p 115 Ha
94. AUDIO VIDEO Video printer LINE IN VIDEO VIDEO If the video printer is equipped with S video input Use the S video connecting cable not supplied Connect it to the S VIDEO jack and the S video input of the video printer VIDEO Ha Adjusting the white balance manually You can manually adjust and set the white balance This adjustment makes white subjects look white and allows more natural colour balance Normally white balance is automatically adjusted 1 In the CAMERA memory camera mode press FN to display 19 2 Select WHT BAL in W in the menu settings to select a d
95. 1 POWER MEMORY LOCK 2 INDEX 6 6 gt mark DEL EXIT gt 2 3 4 5 6 1 40 gt To return to FN Press EXIT To return to the normal playback screen single screen Press the image you want to display 152 FN EXIT
96. 2 INDOOR return to FN Press EXIT To return to the automatic white balance mode Set WHT BAL to AUTO in the menu settings p 114 FN EXIT WHT BAL AUTO 114 psoueapy 1 45 46 Adjusting the white balance manually the picture is being taken a studio lit by TV lighting We recommend that you record in the 20 indoor mode When you record under fluorescent lighting Use the automatic white balance or hold mode Your camcorder may not adjust the white balance correctly in the 20 indoor mode In the automatic w
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98. Before a dubbing Set DISPLAY to LCD in the menu settings Default setting is LCD When you dub a tape Turn off indicators displayed on the LCD screen by pressing following buttons Otherwise those indicators will be also recorded On your camcorder DISPLAY TOUCH PANEL DATA CODE On the remote commander DISPLAY DATA CODE SEARCH DISPLAY LCD LCD DISPLAY TOUCH PANEL DATA CODE DISPLAY DATA CODE SEARCH Dubbing a tape You can edit on VCRs that support the following systems E18 mm HiB Hi8 Digital8 5 VHS SVS S VHS MISIA VHSC S VHSC Betamax DV mini DY DV If your VCR i
99. Recording still images Memory Stick Ha Memory Stick Memory photo recording You can record still pictures on the Memory Stick You can also record nine still pictures Ha Memory Stick continuously MULTI SCRN MULTI Before operation SCRN Insert a Memory Stick into your camcorder 1 Set the POWER switch to MEMORY Make Memory Stick sure that the LOCK is set to the right unlock position 1 POWER 2 Keep pressing PHOTO lightly The green MEMORY mark stops flashing then lights up The LOCK brightness of the picture and focus are
100. 5 only 109 1 FN PAGE2 19 2 TITLE 3 O 1 4 5 COLOUR SIZE POS f 6 TITLE OK 7 SAVE TITLE
101. Memory Stick 1 POWER MEMORY LOCK 2 PAGE1 131 3 MENU SLIDE SHOW MENU 114 EXEC READY 4 START Ha Memory Stick Playing back images continuously SLIDE SHOW To stop or end the slide show Press END To pause during a slide show Press PAUSE To return to FN Press END to return to then press EXIT To start the slide show from a particular image Select the desired image using buttons before step 4 To view the recorded images on TV Connect your camcorder to a TV with the A V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder befo
102. TITLE SAVE 5 TITLE START STOP TITLE SAVE 5 105 Superimposing a title PRESET TITLE Gk HELLO HAPPY BIRTHDAY 79 HAPPY HOLIDAYS CONGRATULATIONS OUR SWEET BABY WEDDING VACATION THE END t PRESET TITLE ESET TITLE 05 HELLO HELLO HAPPY BIRTHDAY HAPPY BIRTHDAY 79 HAPPY HOLIDAYS HAPPY HOLIDAYS CONGRATULATIONS CONGRATULATIONS OUR SWEET BABY OUR SWEET BABY WEDDING WEDDING VACATION VACATION THE END THE END t 1 PRESET TITLE Gk HELLO HAPPY BIRTHDAY 72 HAPPY HOLIDAYS CONGRATULATIONS OUR SWEET BABY WEDDING VACATION VACATION HE ENI EXEC RET COLOUR SIZE
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104. FINE 1 POWER VCR MEMORY LOCK 2 FN PAGE1 131 3 MENU QUALITY return to FN FN Press EXIT EXIT Note In some cases changing the image quality mode may not affect the image quality depending on the types of images you are shooting OT Image quality settings Setting Meaning FINE Use this mode when you VeTaHoBK Indicator FINE want to record high
105. 2 1 90 2 92 1 i LINK DV 78 i LINK DV 80 81 82 Dubbing only desired scenes Digital program editing Step 2 Setting the VCR to operate with the A V connecting cable To edit using the VCR send the control signal by infrared ray to the remote sensor on the VCR When you connect using the A V connecting cabl
106. END PHOTO SAVE 0 00 00 00 58 oo 1 40 SAVING 0 PHOTO SAVE 0 30 00 00 58min oo 4 400 FINE END 4 PHOTO SAVE 0 00 00 00 4 150 FINE PHOTO BUTTON Copying still images from mini DV tape Photo save To stop or end copying Press lt 2 END To return to FN Press lt 2 END to return to then press EXIT When the memory of the Memory Stick is full MEMORY FULL appears on the LCD screen and the copying stops Press END insert another Memory Stick and repeat the procedure from step 2 When the access lamp is lit or flashing Never shake or strike your camcorder As well do not turn the power off eject a Memory Stick or remove the battery pack Otherwise the image data breakdown may occur To record all the images recorded on the mini DV tape Rewind the tape all the way back and start copying If the write protect tab on the Memory Stick is set to LOCK NOT READY appears when you select the item in the menu settings When you change Memory Stick s in the middle of copying Your camcorder resumes copying from the last image recorded on the previous Memory Stick
107. Viewing still picture Memory photo playback Note When displaying the index screen the number appears above each image This indicates the order in which images are recorded on the Memory Stick These numbers are different from the data file names Index screen Index screen is available in both the memory camera memory playback mode Files modified with personal computers These files may not be displayed on the index screen Image files shot with other equipment may not be displayed on the index screen either To make screen indicators disappear Press DISPLAY TOUCH PANEL Viewing the recorded images using a personal computer The image data recorded with your camcorder is compressed in the JPEG format If you use the application software PictureGear 4 1 Lite supplied with your camcorder you can see images recorded on a Memory Stick on a computer screen Use the PC serial cable supplied with your camcorder for this operation This operation is available only when the POWER switch on your camcorder is set to MEMORY co LANC DIGITAL I O
108. AUDIO MIX 1 2 103 ST1 A 2 ON PAL TV VCR NTSC Ha PAL NTSC 4 43 NTSC NTSC 4 43 A V OUT OFF VCR 93 LCD B L BRT NORMAL BRIGHT MEMORY
109. 1 15 17 201 DISPLAY TOUCH PANEL gt DISPLAY 35 CALIBRATION 192
110. Image number Total number of recorded images Print mark Protect indicator suogessdo AIOWPeW ANS 2 151 Viewing still picture Memory photo playback Playing back 6 recorded images at a time index screen You can play back 6 recorded images at a time This function is especially useful when searching for a particular image 1 Set the POWER switch to MEMORY Make sure that the LOCK is set to the right unlock position 2 Press INDEX on your camcorder or on the Remote Commander to display the index screen A red mark appears above the image that is displayed before changing to the index screen mode to display the previous 6 images to display the following 6 images 6 6
111. LUMI M OVERLAP Ha 6 lt OFF 5 2 LUMI C CHROM M OVERLAP lt OFF PAGE1 Memory Stick 20
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113. 2 OFF NORM MOSC FADER FADER MONO OVER To cancel the fader function After the fade in out is carried out Your camcorder automatically returns to the normal mode Before the fade in out is carried out Before pressing START STOP press OFF to return to and press EXIT to return to FN START STOP lt gt OFF PAGE1 EXIT FN Using the fader function Note You cannot use the following functions while using the fader function Also you cannot use the fader function while using the following functions Digital effect Low lux mode of PROGRAM AE Overlap Wipe or Dot function only Super NightShot Photo recording When th
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115. 20 VIDEO EDIT 0 32 30 14 ANDER MARK UNDO IN VIDEO EDIT EDIT SET ERASE ALL 0 00 00 00 0 DV IN 22222200200000000001 aaj 11 gt gt ES PEND VIDEO EDIT 0 08 55 06 VIDEO EDIT VIDEO EDIT 0 10 01 23 MARK START UNDO OUT MARK START UNDO IN MARK START UNDO IN TOTAL 0 00 00 00 SCENE 0 DV IN VIAAAAAAAAAAARAAAAAAA ALL gt ALL TOTAL 0 00 12 13 TOTAL 0 00 47 12 SCENE 1 DV IN SCENE 3 DV IN BAA BREA 4 4 4 gt gt gt eu eu Dubbing only desired scenes Digital program editing Erasing the programme you have set Erase OUT mark first and then IN mark of the last programme 1 Press UNDO The last programme mark flashes on the LCD screen 2 Press EXEC The setting is cancelled To cancel erasing Press CANCEL in step 2 Erasing all programmes 1 Select VIDEO EDIT in te in the menu setting
116. 0 00 00 1 DISPLAY 2 ZERO SET MEMORY 0 00 00 ZERO SET MEMORY 3 4 lt 4 ZERO SET 5
117. 3 21 POWER CAMERA OH START STOP START STOP POWER LOCK 33 POWER lt VCR A 9 NS gt 7 of OK
118. POWER VCR 1 VIDEO EDIT START 2 SEARCH EDITING CANCEL VIDEO EDIT gt
119. 57 47 Memory Stick 127 PICTURE EFFECT 65 DIGITAL EFFECT 66 35 69 71 75 77 HiF
120. 4 3 4 144 AUDIO VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO A V connecting cable amp DV IN OUT DV IN OUT i LINK cable DV connecting cable not supplied i LINK DV Recording an image from mini DV tape as a still image Connect using an S video cable not supplied to obtain high quality pictures With this connection you do not need to connect the yellow video plug of the A V connecting cable Connect an S video cable not supplied to the 5 VIDEO jacks of both your camcorder and the VCR TV This connection produces higher quality DV format pictures DV
121. STILL FLASH FLASH MOTION LUMI LUMINANCEKEY TRAIL SLOW SHTR SLOW SHUTTER OLD MOVIE
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123. ZERO SET MEMORY Superimposing a title fom If you use a tape with cassette memory iy you can superimpose the title while recording or after recording When you play back the tape the title is displayed for about 5 seconds from the point where you superimposed it You can select one of eight preset titles and two custom titles p 109 You can also select the colour size and position of titles 1 In the CAMERA playback playback pause mode press FN and select PAGE2 p 19 2 Press TITLE The screen to select a title appears on the LCD screen 3 Select O with t and then press EXEC 4 Press 1 to select a desired title and then press EXEC The title appears on the LCD screen 5 If necessary change the colour size or position by pressing COLOUR SIZE POS or POS f 6 Press TITLE OK 7 Press SAVE TITLE In the playback playback pause or recording mode The TITLE SAVE indicator appears on the screen for about 5 seconds and the title is set In the standby mode The TITLE indicator appears And when you press START STOP to start recording TITLE SAVE appears on the screen for about 5 seconds and the title is set
124. PLUG IN POWER AUDIO VIDEO i LINK DV DCR PC5E ZERO SET MEMORY 5
125. FN ZERO SET MEMORY Audio dubbing You can record an audio sound to add to the original sound on a tape by connecting audio equipment or a microphone If you connect the audio equipment you can add sound to your recorded tape by specifying starting and ending points The original sound will not be erased Use the Remote Commander for this operation Connecting the microphone with the MIC jack MIC PLUG IN lt gt Signal flow Dubbing with the AUDIO VIDEO jack gt Signal flow
126. 1 2 32 1 2 AUDIO MIX 16 32 44 1 48 16 16BIT HiFi SOUND
127. DV DISPLAY Ha V OUT LCD 114 DISPLAY TOUCH PANEL DISPLAY TOUCH PANEL Advanced Recording Operations Recording a still image on a tape Tape Photo recording You can record a still picture This mode is useful when you want to print a picture using a video printer not supplied You can record about 510 pictures in the SP mode and about 765 pictures in the LP mode on a 60 minute tape Besides the operation described here your camcorder can record still pictures on Memory Stick s 127 1 Set the POWER switch to CAMERA 2 In the standby mode keep pressing PHOTO lightly until a still picture appears The CAPTURE indicator appears Recording does not start yet To change the still picture release PHOTO select a still picture again and then press and hold PHOTO lightly 3 Press PHOTO deeper The still picture in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen is recorded for about seven seconds The sound during those seven seconds is also recor
128. 2 Fy xX Microphone not supplied AUDIO VIDEO Audio equipment LINE OUT AUDIO L t t AUDIO R Do not connect the video yellow plug 101 102 Audio dubbing Dubbing with the built in microphones No connection is necessary Notes e When you dub audio sound with the external microphone check the recorded picture and sound by connecting the AUDIO VIDEO jack to a TV The recorded sound is not output from the speaker Check the sound by using the TV or headphones e When you dub audio sound with the AUDIO VIDEO jack check the recorded picture on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder as well as check the recorded sound by using the speaker or headphones e When you dub an audio sound with the built in microphone check the recorded picture on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder The recorded picture is not output from the AUDIO VIDEO jack or the S VIDEO jack Check the sound by using the headphones
129. AUDIO VIDEO 39 44 78 LANC DIGITAL I O 153 LANC CONTROL L REMOTE DV IN OUT 80 B DV IN OUT i LINK Identifying the parts and controls ED a 25 Ss 25 Speaker 25 26 Power lamp 7 21 26 9 21 27 Q headphones jack 27 gt When you use headphones the speaker on your camcorder is silent
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131. POWER OFF a CAMERA SP LP LP
132. 15 17 2 18 3 19 21 BACK LIGHT 28 29 31 END SEARCH 32 33 39 4 47
133. W F gt aA amp Advanced Playback Operations Playing back a tape with picture effects During playback you can process a scene using the picture effect functions NEG ART SEPIA B amp W and SOLARIZE 1 In the playback mode or the playback pause mode press FN to display PAGE 19 2 Press MENU then select P EFFECT in in the menu settings to select a desired picture effect mode p 114 Refer to page 52 for details of each picture effect function To return to FN Press EXIT To cancel the picture effect function Set P EFFECT to OFF in the menu settings Notes e You cannot process externally input scenes using the picture effect function e To record pictures that you have processed using the picture effect function record the picture
134. 1 189 Maintenance information and precautions Maintenance information Cleaning the video head To ensure normal recording and clear pictures clean the video heads The video head may be dirty when e mosaic pattern noise appears on the playback picture e playback pictures do not move e playback pictures do not appear the indicator and pfa CLEANING CASSETTE message appear one after another on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder If the above problem or b occurs clean the video heads for 10 seconds with the Sony DVM12CLD cleaning cassette not supplied Check the picture and if the above problem persists repeat cleaning
135. 3 g gt END IN OUT IN OUT 91 92 Dubbing only desired scenes Digital program editing Operation 2 Performing a Digital program edit Dubbing a tape Make sure your camcorder and the VCR are connected and that the VCR is set to recording pause When you use the i LINK cable DV connecting cable you don t need to set the VCR to recording pause mode When you use a video camera recorder set its POWER switch to VCR 1 Select VIDEO EDIT Then press START 2 Press EXEC Search for the beginning of the first programme then start dubbing The SEARCH indicator appears during search and the EDITING indicator appears during edit on the LCD screen The programme mark changes to light blue after the dubbing is complete When
136. POWER OFF VCR Superimposing a still picture in the Memory Stick on a moving picture MEMORY MIX You can superimpose a still picture you have recorded on a Memory Stick on top of the moving picture you are recording CHROM Memory chromakey You can swap a blue area of a still picture such as an illustration or a frame with a moving picture M LUMI Memory luminancekey You can swap a brighter area of a still picture such as a handwritten illustlation or title with a moving picture Record a title on a Memory Stick before a trip or event for convenience C CHROM Camera chromakey You can superimpose a moving picture on top of a still picture such as a picture which can be used as background Shoot the subject against a blue background The blue area of the moving picture will be swapped with the still picture M OVERLAP Memory overlap You can make a moving image fade in on top of a still image Memory Stick
137. 114 soseg 35 36 Playing back a tape Date time Various settings 4 7 2000 12 05 56 SteadyShot OFF indicator b Exposure mode indicator c White balance indicator d Gain indicator e Shutter speed indicator f Aperture value indicator Recording data Recording data is your camcorder s information when you have recorded In the recording mode the recording data will not be displayed When you use the data code function bars appear if e A blank section of the tape is being played back e The tape is unreadable due to tape damage or noise e The tape was recorded by a camcorder without the date and time set Data code When you connect your camcorder to the TV the data code also appears on the TV screen p 39 Various playback modes To operate video control buttons set the POWER switch to VCR To view a still picture playback pause Press gt during playback To resume playback press gt again To advance the tape Press gt gt e gt gt in the stop mode To resume normal playback press gt 11 B
138. Ha Memory Stick Memory Stick Memory Stick Memory Stick 122 POWER ico REC MODE SP SP VCR CAMERA LP 1 5 no SP AUDIO MODE 12BIT 12 VCR CAMERA 16BIT 16 SoOREMAIN AUTO VCR 8 Toro Kak
139. 3 START STOP 10 To stop the self timer during recording Press START STOP Use the Remote Commander for convenience To cancel the self timer recording Press SELFTIMER so that the indicator disappears from the LCD screen or the viewfinder while your camcorder is in the standby mode To record still pictures on a tape using the self timer Press PHOTO in step 3 p 43 Note The self timer recording mode is automatically cancelled when The self timer recording is finished The POWER switch is set to OFF or VCR START STOP SELFTIMER
140. 2 150 3 FN PAGE1 131 4 DELETE DELETE Ha 5 2 lt g i g a 5 700 0010 ee 2 DELETE CAN CEL 3 lt Q To return to FN FN 5 Press EXIT EXIT To cancel deleting an image Press CANCEL in step 5 CANCEL 5 Notes e To delete a protected image first cancel image protection Once you delete an image you cannot restore He it Check the images to delete carefully before deleting them e You cannot delete images if the write protect
141. DC OUT 2 3 4 remove the connecting plate The connecting plate is removed in the same way as the 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 the mains as long as it is connected to the mains even if the set itself has been turned off Using a car battery Use Sony DC Adaptor Charger not supplied
142. STILL FLASH LUMI TRAIL FN EXIT lt OFF PAGE1 psoueapy 2 2 55 56 Using special effects Digital effect Notes e The following functions do not work during digital effect Fader lux mode of PROGRAM AE Tape Photo recording Super NightShot The following function does not work in the slow shutter mode PROGRAM AE The following functions do not work in the old movie mode 16 9 wide Picture effect PROGRAM AE When you turn the power off The digital effect will be automatically canceled When recording in the slow shutter mode Auto focus may not be effective Focus manually using a tripod Shutter speed Shutter speed number Shutter speed SLOW SHTR 1 1 25 SLOW SHTR 2 1 12 SLOW SHTR 3 1 6 SLOW SHTR 4 1 3
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144. JEIDA DCR TRV890E TRV900 TRV900E DSC D700 D770 Stick 122 Memory Stick Memory Stick Sony e Windows Microsoft Corporation Macintosh Apple Computer Inc
145. CHARGE CHARGE 3 CHARGE Full charge Normal charge Battery NP FS11 supplied 170 110 NP FS21 265 205 NP FS31 360 300 NP F10 145 85 NP F20 220 160 NP F30 295 235 Approximate number of minutes to charge an empty battery pack Step 1 Preparing the power supply Recording time Recording with the viewfinder Battery pack 1
146. 6 REC 8 i LINK DV lt p DV IN OUT
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148. 32 Recording picture If you leave your camcorder in the standby mode for 5 minutes while the cassette is inserted Your camcorder automatically turns off This is to save battery power and to prevent battery and tape wear To resume the standby mode set the POWER switch to OFF and to CAMERA again However your camcorder does not turn off automatically while the cassette is not inserted When you record in the SP and LP modes on one tape or you record in the LP mode The transition between scenes is not smooth The playback picture may be distorted or the time code may not be written properly between scenes Adjusting the viewfinder If you record pictures with the LCD panel closed check the picture with the viewfinder Adjust the viewfinder lens to your eyesight so that the indicators in the viewfinder come into sharp focus Pull out the viewfinder and move the viewfinder lens adjustment lever 5
149. DVM60 SP 1 LP 1 5 DVM60 3 30 1 4 800 000 400 000 30 10 120 3 3 33 35 42 420 HOLD gt 3200K 58 5800K 5 F 1 7 0
150. OFF D ZOOM OFF 10 20x 10 20 26 120 10 120 26 16 9WIDE OFF 16 9 47 STEADYSHOT ON OFF N S LIGHT ON 29 OFF
151. Memory Stick 4 Aiowepl ANS 157 158 Preventing accidental erasure Image protection To prevent accidental erasure of important images you can protect selected images Before operation Insert a Memory Stick into your camcorder 1 Set the POWER switch to MEMORY Make sure that the LOCK is set to the right unlock position 2 Press INDEX on your camcorder or the Remote Commander to display the index 3 Press Omm MARK The screen to protect the image appears 4 Press the image you want to protect The o appears the protected image Memory Stick 1 POWER MEMORY LOCK 2
152. 18 18 36 CLOCK SET 125 e FOR InfoLITHIUM InfoLITHIUM 15 BATTERY ONLY wy CLEANING CASSETTE 190 e COPY INHIBIT 166 GY FULL 107 165 16BIT AUDIO MODE 16BIT 118 REC MODE REC MODE LP He 118 S TAPE 104 i LINK
153. e 120 POWER AT HiFi SOUND STEREO VCR 1 2
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156. psoueapy 2 53 54 Using special effects Digital effect You can add special effects to recorded pictures using the various digital functions The sound is recorded normally STILL You can record a still picture so that it is superimposed on a moving picture FLASH FLASH MOTION You can record still pictures successively at constant intervals LUMI LUMINANCEKEY You can swap a brighter area in still picture with a moving picture TRAIL You can record a picture so that an incidental image like a trail is left SLOW SHTR SLOW SHUTTER You can slow down the shutter speed The slow shutter mode is good for recording dark pictures more brightly However the picture may be less clear OLD MOVIE You can add an old movie type atmosphere to pictures Your camcorder automatically sets the wide mode to ON picture effect to SEPIA and the appropriate shutter speed Still picture STILL Still picture gt a LUMI
157. 49 52 54 PROGRAM 57 60 61 65 66 ZOOM 67 69
158. Modulation Transfer Function 199 Identifying the parts and controls H gt 24 MIC jack PLUG IN POWER 101 Connect an external microphone not supplied This jack also accepts plug in power microphone AUDIO VIDEO jack p 39 44 78 LANC DIGITAL 1 0 jack p 153 LANC stands for Local Application Control Bus System The control jack is used for controlling the tape transport of video equipment and other peripherals connected to the video equipment This jack has the same function as the jack indicated as CONTROL L or REMOTE DV IN OUT jack 80 The B DV IN OUT jack is i LINK compatible 2 N 2 2 gt MIC PLUG IN POWER 101
159. mini DV 32 38 73 75 71 105 109 111 165 CM CJI
160. 5 6 7 DCR PC5E LP 3 4
161. gt 204 gt 204 DISPLAY V OUT LCD LCD 114 5 1 189
162. 2 INDEX 3 MARK 4 BY EXIT BY Stick LOCK Additional Information Using the viewfinder You can operate with the touch panel using the viewfinder 1 In the CAMERA memory camera mode pull out the
163. 114 HiFi STEREO 1 2 Usable cassettes Notes on the mini DV cassette When affixing a label on the mini DV cassette Be sure to affix a label only on the locations as illustrated below a so as not to cause malfunction of your camcorder After using the mini DV cassette Rewind the tape to the beginning put the cassette in its case and store it in an upright position If the cassette memory function does not work Reinsert a cassette The gold plated connector of mini DV cassettes may be dirty or dusty Cleaning gold plated connector If the gold plated connector of mini DV cassettes is dirty or dusty you may not operate the function using cassette memory Clean up the gold plated connector with cotton wool swab about every 10 times ejection of a cassette b
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165. LINE IN Ha LINE soseg 39 40 Viewing the recording TV If your TV or VCR is a monaural type Connect the yellow plug of the A V connecting cable to the video input jack and the white or the red plug to the audio input jack on the VCR or the TV If you connect the white plug the sound is L left signal If you connect the red plug the sound is R right signal If your TV or VCR has an S video jack Connect using an S video cable not supplied to obtain high quality pictures With this connection you do not need to connect the yellow video plug of the A V connecting cable Connect the S video cable not supplied to the S VIDEO jacks on both your camcorder and the TV or the VCR This connection produces higher quality DV format pictures To display the screen indicators on TV Set DISPLAY to V OUT LCD in the menu settings p 114 Then press DISPLAY TOUCH PANEL on your camcorder To turn off the screen indicators press DISPLAY TOUCH PANEL on your camcorder again
166. 8 Toro 8 VCR 8 DISPLAY TOUCH PANEL VCR DATA DATE CAM VCR uno Huizong DATE LP LP
167. 1 2 1 2 12 18 3 4 5 POWER 6 START STOP START STOP Camera recording lamp seg
168. Memory Stick 135 Memory Stick MEMORY MIX mini DV Kak 144 mini DV 148 150 Memory Stick s PB ZOOM 154 SLIDE SHOW 156 158 PRINT MARK 162 163
169. 100 240 50 60 PAL PAL VIDEO AUDIO PAL PAL M PAL N
170. NP F10 FS11 NP FS21 FS31 Step 1 Preparing the power supply Plug the mains lead deeply Be sure to plug the mains lead deeply into the terminal of AC power adaptor so that it is firmly locked If there is a gap between the plug of mains lead and the terminal of AC power adaptor it does not affect the efficiency of the AC power adaptor What is InfoLITHIUM The InfoLITHIUM is a lithium ion battery pack which can exchange data such as battery consumption with compatible electronic equipment This unit is compatible with the InfoLITHIUM battery pack S series Your camcorder operates only with the InfoLITHIUM battery InfoLITHIUM 5 series battery packs have the InfoLITHIUM 8 mark InfoLITHIUM is a trademark of Sony Corporation Installing the battery pack Install the battery pack to use your camcorder outdoors 1 While sliding BATT RELEASE in the direction of the arrow slide the battery terminal cover in the direction of the arrow 2
171. 21 22 Recording a picture After recording 1 Set the POWER switch to OFF 2 Set the Holding Grip and the viewfinder back to the previous position 3 Eject the cassette 4 Remove the battery pack Notes Fasten the grip strap firmly Do not touch the built in microphone during recording e When the viewfinder is not pulled out until it clicks the picture does not appear in the viewfinder even if the LCD panel is closed Note on Recording mode Your camcorder records and plays back in the SP standard play mode and in the LP long play mode Select SP or LP in the menu settings p 114 In the LP mode you can record 1 5 times as long as in the SP mode When you record a tape in the LP mode on your camcorder we recommend playing the tape on your camcorder Note on the LOCK When you slide the LOCK to the left the POWER switch can no longer be set to MEMORY accidentally The LOCK is set to the right as a default setting To enable smooth transition Transition between the last scene you recorded and the next scene is smooth as long as you do not eject the cassette even if you turn off your camcorder However check the following Do not mix recordings in the SP mode and ones in the LP mode on one tape e When you change the battery pack set the POWER switch to OFF e When you use a tape with cassette memory however you can m
172. video equipment with index titler function e The point you superimposed the title may be detected as an index signal when searching recording with other video equipment the tape has too many index signals You may not be able to superimpose a title because the memory is full In this case delete data you do not need 106 Superimposing title Not to display title Set TITLE DSPL to OFF in the menu settings p 114 Title setting e The title colour changes as follows WHITE YELLOW VIOLET RED CYAN GREEN BLUE e The title size changes as follows SMAL
173. VCR C 4K C 4K 4 16 16 CIIN16K Mini DV 1 165 Usable cassettes When you play back Copyright signal When playing back
174. FN PAGE1 19 2 MENU 3 amp f 4 CLOCK SET t 5 6 5 7 f SETUP MENU SETUP MENU SETUP MENU CLOCK SET DEMO MODE 01889 CLOCK SET DEMO MODE CLOCK SET DEMO MODE 2000 18 EE Baga ma SETUP MENU CLOCK SET DEMO MODE 200 SETUP MENU EXIT 4 7 2001 DEMO MODE 17 30 00 uno HulziwoysnD
175. DELETING COMPLETE MEMORY SET EXIT 7 CONTINUOUS QUALITY SLIDE SHOW DELETE ALL COMPLETE FORMAT EXIT Ha Memory Stick lt gt RET 3 a DELETING He POWER suogessdo AioweW ANS Asoway 2 161 162 Writing a print mark PRINT MARK You can specify the recorded still image to print out This function is useful for printing out still images later Your camcorder conforms with the DPOF Digital Print Order Format standard for specifying the still images to print out Before operation Insert a Memory Stick into your camcorder 1 Set the POWER switch to MEMORY Make sure that the LOCK is set to the right unlock positi
176. Memory Stick Memory Stick FAT Memory Stick Memory Stick 142 Memory Stick Memory Stick s Ha Memory Stick s Windows Macintosh Using Memory Stick introduction Notes on image data compatibility Image data files reco
177. 71 73 75 78 81 93 wii cc2ceccceisecscceseteancedtzeteaetseazscsstasaas 95 99 101 Memory Stick Memory Stick 127
178. 159 Memory Stick gt Memory Stick 130 Memory Stick gt Memory Stick Memory Stick 122 Memory Stick LOCK gt 127 gt 158 Ha Memory Stick LOCK gt 127 Memory Stick Ha Memory Stick LOCK gt 127 Ha Memory Stick
179. If you set the write protect tab to lock You cannot superimpose or erase the title Slide the write protect tab to release the write protection use the custom title If you want to use the custom title select M in step 3 69 3 m the tape has a blank portion You cannot superimpose a title on the tape the tape has a blank portion the middle of the recorded parts The title may not be displayed correctly The titles superimposed with your camcorder e They are displayed by only the DV Dy format
180. 4 5 6 PAGE1 7 EXIT 8 START STOP MEM 0 gt LUMI LAP CAMeM MECAN IcHROM CHROM HAPPY a BIRTHDAY Zs ea Still picture DERI GIC suogedo 2 5 ons 9 141 Superimposing still picture the Memory Stick on a moving picture MEMORY MIX Items to adjust CHROM colour blue scheme of th
181. 4 ZERO SET MEMORY ZERO SET MEMORY 5 b 4 FN CTRL PAGES 6 REC PAUSE 7 KBM START 99 Inserting a scene from VCR 4 ZERO SET 0 00 00 A ZERO SET MEMORY 2 LJ To change the insert end point Press ZERO SET MEMORY again after step 5 to erase the ZERO SET MEMORY indicator and begin from step 3 Using the Remote Comman
182. D ZOOM 20x 120x OFF 114 Recording picture When you shoot close to a subject If you cannot get a sharp focus move the power zoom lever to the W side until the focus is sharp You can shoot a subject that is at least about 80 cm about 2 feet 5 8 inch away from the lens surface in the telephoto position or about 1 cm about 1 2 inch away in the wide angle position Notes on digital zoom e Digital zoom starts to function when zoom exceeds 10x e The picture quality deteriorates as you move the power zoom lever toward the T side e You cannot use the digital zoom when the POWER switch is set to MEMORY Indicators displayed in the recording mode The indicators are not recorded on tape 0 00 01 W
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184. gt END Memory Stick PB Memory Stick s Enlarging still images recorded Memory Stick s Memory PB ZOOM Pictures in the Memory PB zoom mode Pictures in the Memory PB zoom mode are not output through the IN OUT jack In the Memory PB zoom mode If you press DISPLAY TOUCH PANEL button the frame on the Memory PB ZOOM screen disappears While the frame disappears the Memory PB zoom function does not work Edge of enlarged image The edge of the enlarged image cannot be displayed at the centre of the screen Memory ZOOM DV IN OUT DISPLAY TOUCH PANEL PB ZOOM
185. DV IN OUT Viewing the recording on TV Connect your camcorder to your TV or VCR with the A V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder to watch the playback picture on the TV screen You can operate the playback control buttons in the same way as when you monitor playback pictures on the LCD screen When monitoring the playback picture on the TV screen we recommend that you power your camcorder from mains using the AC adaptor p 17 Refer to the operating instructions of your TV or VCR Open the jack cover Connect your camcorder to the TV using the A V connecting cable Then set the TV VCR selector on the TV to VCR S VIDEO A Signal If your TV is already connected to a VCR Connect your camcorder to the LINE IN input on the VCR by using the A V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder Set the input selector on the VCR to LINE
186. CAMERA 21 gt o 18 8 5 e Al gt 23 5 STEADYSHOT OFF z gt 114 e FOCUS MANUAL gt AUTO 63 gt FOCUS MANUAL 63
187. InfoLITHIUM 9 InfoLITHIUM 1 RELEASE 2 pepeys 1 15 16 Step 1 Preparing the power supply To remove the battery pack The battery pack is removed in the same way as the battery terminal cover lt 1 After installing the battery pack Do not carry your camcorder by holding the battery pack If you do so the battery pack may slide off yo
188. 1 IR SETUP POWER VCR 2 LINE POWER VCR VTR 3 FN 19 EDIT SET Erte 114 5 CONTROL IR EXEC IR SETUP IR SETUP IR SETUP DISPLAY VIDEO EDIT EDIT SET g eI Erd 3
189. camcorder Ha 811 os Nj gt gt A ON 1 PHOTO button 41 135 1 PHOTO 41 135 7 2 DISPLAY button 35 2 DISPLAY 35 3 Memory control buttons 150 150 8 4 SEARCH MODE button 71 73 74 75 76 4 71 73 74 75 7 5 Video control buttons 33 3 5 33 6 REC button 21 pona CTP 33 6 21 7 MARK button 90 ere 21 7 MARK 90 8 Transmitter Point toward the remote sensor to control 8 2 your camcorder after turning on your 2 camcorder Ko ZERO SET MEMORY button p 69 10 START STOP button p 21 DATA CODE button p 35 9 ZERO SET MEMORY 69
190. gt n P soseg 37 38 Playing back a tape To search the last scene recorded END SEARCH Press END SEARCH in the stop mode The last 5 seconds of the recorded section plays back and stops Video control buttons Marks on your camcorder are different from those on the Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder Your camcorder ko ho Remote Commander B gt lt lt gt gt In the various playback modes e Sound is muted e The previous picture may remain a mosaic image during playback When the playback pause mode lasts for 5 minutes Your camcorder automatically enters the stop mode To resume playback press gt Slow playback The slow playback can be performed smoothly on your camcorder however this function does not work for an output signal from the DV IN OUT jack When you play back a tape in reverse Horizontal noise appears at the centre or top and bottom of the screen This is not a malfunction END SEARCH END SEARCH 5
191. PictureGear 4 1 Lite Ha Memory Stick POWER MEMORY A Signal PC serial cable supplied suogessdo AiouweW ANS 2 153 Enlarging still images recorded on Memory Stick s Memory PB ZOOM You can enlarge still images recorded on a Memory Stick Before operation Insert a Memory Stick into your camcorder 1 In the memory playback mode press FN then select PAGE2 p 131 The PAGE2 screen appears 2 Press PB ZOOM PB ZOOM screen appears 3 Press the area that you want to enlarge in the frame on the PB ZOOM screen The area you pressed moves to the centre of the screen and the playback image is enlarged at twice the size If you press the
192. NORMAL OFF COMMANDER ON VCR CAMERA MEMORY OFF DISPLAY LCD VCR CAMERA V OUT LCD MEMORY LAMP ON CAMERA MEMORY OFF VIDEO SET
193. VCR 81 EDIT SET VCR KBM DEMO MODE e DEMO MODE DEMO MODE STBY 10 POWER CAMERA POWER CAMERA DEMO MODE OFF 10
194. Stick LOCK READY Memory Stick s Memory Stick Aiowew AIS 149 Viewing still picture Memory photo playback You can play back still images recorded on a Memory Stick You can also play back 6 images at a time by selecting the index screen Before operation Insert a Memory Stick into your camcorder 1 Set the POWER switch to MEMORY Make sure that the LOCK is set to the right unlock position 2 Press PLAY 131 The last recorded image is displayed 3 Press on your camcorder or the Remote Commander to select the desired still image to see the previous image to see the next image
195. DV gt 82 85 gt 90 KBM gt KBM 87 183 COMMANDER OFF gt 114 gt
196. PAGE2 19 2 DIG EFFT 3 STILL LUMI 4 54 5 gt PAGE2 FLASH FN EXIT p OFF PAGE2
197. 114 165 180 e gt 165 SEARCH OFF gt 114 gt 105 e 165 e AUDIO MIX 1 gt AUDIO MIX 114 TITLE DSPL OFF gt
198. M OVERLAP 4 Mown AIS 139 140 Superimposing still picture the Memory Stick moving picture Memory Stick MEMORY MIX MEMORY MIX M CHROM Still picture Moving picture Blue Still picture Moving picture M LUMI VOAM HAPPY af LUMI BIRTHDAY C CHROM Still picture Moving picture gt CHROM Blue M OVERLAP Still picture Moving picture OVER LAP Superimposing a still picture the Memory Stick on a moving picture MEMORY MIX Before operation Insert a min
199. A pp He WS 2199 1 10 Getting started Using this manual As you read through this manual buttons and settings on your camcorder are shown in capital letters e g Set the POWER switch to CAMERA When you carry out an operation you can hear a beep sound to indicate that the operation is being carried out Note on Cassette Memory Your camcorder is based on the DV format You can only use mini DV cassettes with your camcorder We recommend that you use a tape with cassette memory III The functions which require different operations depending on whether the tape has the cassette memory or not are e End search 32 38 e Searching a recording by date Date search p 73 Photo search 75 The functions you can operate only with the cassette memory are Searching the boundaries of recorded tape by title Title search 71
200. BPI Ke gt gt I 00 5 00
201. 18 100 0001 100 0018 2 100 0019 100 0020 Stick 158 Memory Stick Superimposing a still picture the Memory Stick on a moving picture MEMORY MIX If a still picture to be superimposed has lots of white areas The thumbnail image may not be displayed clearly Image data modified with personal computers or shot with other equipment You may not be able to play them back with your camcorder To record a still picture without any effect on a mini DV tape Press on the left corner to increase the bars to maximum in the M LUMI mode in step 6 Note on M OVERLAP You cannot change the still picture to superimpose in the memory overlap mode Once cancel the memory overlap mode to change the still picture Memory Stick MEMORY MIX
202. 16 9 SUPER NIGHTSHOT 2
203. 1 17 15 4 _ B RELEASE 2 18 EJECT
204. 5 100 240 50 60 13 DC OUT 4 2 1 8 4 2 1 5 40 20 60 49 x 39 85 He 120 3 6 4 1 30 3 x 16 3 x 50 2 Bec 40r Memory Stick 4 MSA 4A 2 7 3 6 45 130 50 x 2 8 x 21 5 Bec 4r
205. AUTO PROGRAM PROGRAM pooueapy 59 60 Adjusting the exposure manually You can manually adjust and set the exposure Adjust the exposure manually in the following cases e The subject is backlit e To shoot the bright subject and dark background e To record dark pictures e g night scenes faithfully 1 In the CAMERA memory camera mode press FN to display 19 2 Press EXPOSURE The screen to adjust the exposure appears 3 Press MAN
206. 7 PAGE1 the bar indicator soseg 33 Playing back a tape To return to FN Press EXIT To stop playback Press EXIT When monitoring on the LCD screen You can turn the LCD panel over and move it back to the camcorder body with the LCD screen facing out If you leave the power on for along time Your camcorder gets warm This is not a malfunction When you open close the LCD panel Open close the LCD panel vertically When monitoring in the viewfinder Turn the LCD panel over and move it back to the camcorder body with the LCD screen facing out and pull out the viewfinder until it clicks In this case the picture is not displayed on the LCD screen Ha
207. IN OUT 6 IN OUT 7 CUT IN 8 IN EXEC 9 10 11 gt 87 Dubbing only desired scenes Digital program editing EXIT RETURN EXECUTE g w Ete Bedaga 9 3
208. of the wide screen TV to the full mode you can b watch pictures of normal images d lt 4 b 1 the standby mode press FN to display 1 B FN 1 19 PAGE1 19 2 Press MENU then set 16 9WIDE to ON 9 2 MENU in the menu settings 114 16 9WIDE 114 To return to FN FN Press EXIT EXIT cancel the wide mode Set 16 9WIDE to OFF in the menu settings 16 9WIDE OFF
209. P EFFECT OFF DV IN OUT POWER OFF 4 paoueapy 4 2 65 66 Playing back a tape with digital effects During playback you can process
210. 12 191 124 27 27 185 INDEX 152 17 139 139 210 139 166 18 111 154
211. SEPIA Moving picture Moving picture Using special effects Digital effect 1 In CAMERA mode press FN to display PAGE 19 2 Press DIG EFFT The screen to select a desired digital effect mode appears 3 Select a desired digital effect mode In the STILL and LUMI modes the still picture is stored in memory 4 Press to adjust the effect Items to adjust 1 CAMERA FN PAGE1 19 2 DIG EFFT 3 STILL LUMI 4 STILL The rate of the still picture you want to superimpose on the moving picture STILL
212. 165 i LINK 179 185 186 188 1 198 208 210 Checking supplied accessories Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder 1 2 4 1 RMT 811 Wireless Remote Commander 1 p 203 2 AC VF10
213. Memory Stick Memory Stick Stick LOCK Bbl He Deleting images You can delete images stored in a Memory Stick Deleting selected images on the single screen Before operation Insert a Memory Stick into your camcorder 1 Set the POWER switch to MEMORY Make sure that the LOCK is set to the right unlock position 2 Play back the image you want to delete p 150 3 Press FN to display PAGE 131 4 Press DELETE DELETE appears on the LCD screen 5 Press OK The selected image is deleted Memory Stick Memory Stick 1 POWER MEMORY LOCK
214. STBY REC indicator STBY REC Time code Tape counter Remaining tape indicator EN FN button KHonka FN Press this button to display operation buttons on the LCD screen Remaining battery time indicator seg 92 27 28 Recording a picture Time code The time code indicates the recording or playback time 0 00 00 hours minutes seconds in CAMERA mode and 0 00 00 00 hours minutes seconds frames in VCR mode You cannot rewrite only the time code Remaining tape indicator The indicator may not be displayed accurately depending on the tape Recording date and time Recording date and time will not be displayed on the LCD screen during recording It is recorded on the tape automatically and displayed when you press the DATA CODE button during playing back p 35 Shooting backlit subjects BACK LIGHT When you shoot a subject with the light source behind the subject or a subject with a light background us
215. 114 4 SEARCH MODE TITLE SEARCH DATE SEARCH PHOTO SEARCH PHOTO SCAN 5 k gt P 4 paoueapy 2 75 76 Searching for a photo Photo search Photo scan To stop searching Press on the Remote Commander Searching for a photo without using cassette memory 1 Set the POWER switch to VCR 2 Press FN to display PAGE 19 3 Press MENU then set CM SEARCH in OFF in the menu settings p 114 4 Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly until the photo search indicator appears The indicator changes as follows TITLE SEARCH DATE SEARCH
216. FLASH The interval of flash motion Ha LUMI The colour scheme of the area in the still picture which is to be FLASH swapped with moving picture TRAIL The vanishing time of the LUMI incidental image SLOW SHTR Shutter speed The larger the shutter speed number the slower the shutter speed TRAIL OLD MOVIE adjustment necessary SLOW 5 Press to return to 1 OLD MOVIE return to FN Press EXIT To cancel the digital effect Press OFF to return to PAGEL 5 lt gt PAGE1 OLD MOVIE FLASH LUMI TI geen The bar appears when setting following digital effect modes STILL FLASH LUMI TRAIL
217. LOCK gt 127 Memory Stick LOCK gt 127 gt INDEX 152 182 Ha Memory Stick LOCK gt 127 INDEX 152 Ha Memory Stick
218. PAGE1 19 3 A V DV OUT nono 114 4 5 not supplied 93 94 Using with analog video unit and personal computer Signal convert function After capturing images and sound Stop capturing procedures on your personal computer and stop the playback on the analog video unit Notes e You need to install software which can exchange video signals Depending on the condition o
219. SMALL 8 9 LARGE 8 2 20 5 11 5 6 12 1 OA FULL 107 Superimposing a title Erasing a title 1 Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or VCR 2 Press FN to display PAGE 19 3 Press MENU to display the menu 4 Select with 1 and then EXEC 5 Select TITLEERASE with t and then EXEC The screen to erase a title appears 6 Select the title you want to erase with f an
220. BACK LIGHT F BACK LIGHT BACK LIGHT If you press EXPOSURE MANUAL or SPOT METER when shooting backlit subjects The backlight function will be canceled EXPOSURE MANUAL SPOT METER Recording picture Shooting in the dark NightShot Super Nightshot The NightShot function enables you to shoot a subject in a dark place For example you can satisfactorily record the environment of nocturnal animals for observation when you use this function While your camcorder is in the CAMERA memory camera mode slide NIGHTSHOT to ON and NIGHTSHOT indicators flash on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder To cancel the NightShot function slide NIGHTSHOT to OFF Using Super NightShot The Super NightShot mode makes subjects more than 16 times brighter than those recorded in the NightShot mode 1 Slide NIGHTSHOT to ON in CAMERA mode indicator appears in the viewfinder on the LCD screen 2 Press SUPER NIGHTSHOT The 6 indicator and SU
221. gt 39 Sony DVM12CLD 190 33 AUDIO MIX ST2 AUDIO 114 73 165 SEARCH OFF gt
222. mini DV Memory Stick 1 POWER VCR 2 n mini DV 3 mini DV CAPTURE 4 Ha Memory Stick 1 40 lt CAPTURE Recording an image from mini DV tape as a still image When the access lamp is lit or flashing Never shake or strike the unit As well do not turn the power off eject a Memory Stick
223. quality images The FINE image is compressed to FINE about 1 6 STANDARD This is the standard D Indicator STD image quality The image Sop Pe ee KUMAG TER is compressed to about 1 10 1 6 STANDARD STD 1 10 AINS Aiowayy 133 Using Memory Stick introduction Differences in image quality mode Recorded images are compressed in JPEG format before being stored into memory The memory capacity allotted to each image varies depending on the selected image quality mode Details are shown in the table below The number of pixels is 640 x 480 regardless of image quality mode The data size before compression is about 600 KB Image quality mode Memory capacity FINE FINE About 100 KB STANDARD STD About 60 KB Approximate number of images you can record ona Memory Stick The number of images you can record varies depending on which image quality mode you select and the complexity of the subject 4MB type supplied FINE FINE 40 images maximum
224. 10 b Do not affix a label around b 1 167 About i LINK The DV jack on this unit is an i LINK compliant DV IN OUT jack This section describes the i LINK standard and its features What is i LINK i LINK is digital serial interface for handling digital video digital audio and other data in two directions between equipment having the i LINK jack and for controlling other equipment i LINK compatible equipment can be connected by a single i LINK cable Possible applications are operations and data transactions with various digital AV equipment When two or more i LINK compatible equipment are connected to this unit in a daisy chain operations and data transactions are possible with not only the equipment that this unit is connected to but also with other devices via the directly connected equipment Note however that the method of operation sometimes varies according to the characteristics and specifications of the equipment to be connected and that operations and data transactions are sometimes not possible on some connected equipment Note Normally only one piece of equipment can be connected to this unit by the i LINK cable DV connecting cable When connecting this unit to i LINK compatible equipment having two or more i L
225. 10 POWER CAMERA DEMO MODE DEMO MODE 119 NIGHTSHOT ON gt OFF 29 NIGHTSHOT gt OFF 29
226. Note When the viewfinder is not pulled out until it clicks the picture does not appear in the viewfinder seg 92 23 24 Recording a picture Shooting with the LCD screen Press OPEN to open the LCD panel The LCD panel moves about 90 degrees to the viewfinder side and about 180 degrees to the lens side If you turn the LCD panel over so that it faces the other way the indicator appears in the viewfinder and on the LCD screen Mirror mode When closing the LCD panel set it vertically until it clicks and swing it into the camcorder body Notes Shooting with the LCD screen makes battery life shorter than using the viewfinder e When using the LCD screen except in the mirror mode the viewfinder automatically turns off When you use the LCD screen outdoors in direct sunlight The LCD screen may be difficult to see If this happens we recommend that you use the viewfinder When you adjust angles of the LCD panel Make sure if the LCD panel is opened up to 90 degrees Picture in the mirror mode The picture on the LCD is a mirror image However the picture will be normal when recorded During recordin
227. 3 4 PAGE 1 PAGE2 LCD BRT the bar indicator EXIT LCD B L 114 seg 92 25 26 Recording a picture Using the zoom feature Move the power zoom lever a little for a slower zoom Move it further for a faster zoom Using the zoom function sparingly results in better looking recordings T side for telephoto subject appears closer W side for wide angle subject appears farther away To use zoom greater than 10x Zoom greater than 10x is performed digitally if you set D ZOOM to 20x or 120x in the menu settings The digital zoom function is set to
228. e E 00 0 Sony C 04 InfoLITHIUM gt InfoLITHIUM 15 0 21 00 gt 1 189 C 22 00 gt Sony DVM12CLD 190 0 31 00 32 gt gt
229. 4 36 5 MARK IN MARK IN 6 36 7 MARK OUT MARK OUT 8 4 7
230. Etc a 114 5 CONTROL EXEC 6 i LINK DISPLAY VIDEO EDIT EDIT SET 21885988 gedaag 3 lt PAUSEMODE IR TEST OTHERS EXIT L_ 4 IR i LINK PAUSEMODE IR TEST 3 t t OTHERS EDIT SET CONTROL ADJ TEST CUT IN CUT OUT IR SETUP lt IR TEST 3 3 OTHERS EDIT SET CONTROL ADJ TEST CUT IN CUT OUT IR SETUP lt PAUSEMODE IR TEST OTHERS EDIT SET CONTROL ADJ TEST CUT IN CUT OUT IR SETUP PAUSEMODE IR TEST 1 Dubbing only desired scenes Digital program editing Step 3 Adjusting the synchronicity of the VCR You can adjust the synchronicity of your camcorder and the VCR Prepare a pen and paper for notes
231. LOCK gt gt Memory Stick Memory Stick s Memory Stick s e Memory 127 Stick s Using Memory Stick introduction Do not let Memory Stick s get wet Do not use or keep Memory Stick s in locations that are Extremely hot such as in car parked in the sun or under the scorching sun Under direct sunlight Very humid or subject to corrosive gases When you carry or s
232. tab is set to LOCK LOCK 159 Deleting images Deleting selected images on the index screen Before operation Insert a Memory Stick into your camcorder 1 Set the POWER switch to MEMORY Make sure that the LOCK is set to the right unlock position 2 Press INDEX on your camcorder or the Remote Commander to display the index 3 Press DEL Then press the image you want to delete The number of the selected image is highlighted 4 Prees EXEC DELETE appears on the LCD screen 5 Press OK The selected images are deleted To return to FN Press EXIT To cancel deleting an image Press CANCEL in step 5 160 Memory Stick 1 POWER MEMORY LOCK 2
233. 135 136 Recording still images Memory Stick Memory photo recording Memory Stick When the POWER switch is set to MEMORY The following functions do not work 16 9 wide Digital zoom SteadyShot function SUPER NIGHTSHOT Fader Picture effect Digital effect Title Low lux mode The indicator flashes Sports lesson mode The indicator flashes When you are recording a still image You can neither turn off the power nor press PHOTO When you press the PHOTO button on the Remote Commander Your camcorder immediately records the image that is on the screen when you press the button Note When recording still images at step 2 with the PHOTO button pressed lightly the image momentarily flickers This is not a malfunction Recording images continuously You can record still pictures continuously Select the multi screen mode described below before recording Multi screen mode Your camcorder shoots 9 still images at about 0 5 sec intervals and displays the images single page divided into 9 boxes Indicator 83 B25 POWER
234. Recording with the LCD screen Continuous Typical Continuous Typical NP FS11 supplied npunaraetca 80 70 40 35 60 50 30 25 NP FS21 170 155 85 75 130 115 65 55 NP FS31 260 235 130 115 200 180 100 90 NP F10 60 55 30 25 50 45 25 20 NP F20 135 120 65 60 100 90 50 45 NP F30 195 175 95 85 150 135 75 65 Approximate number of minutes when you use a fully charged battery Numbers in parentheses indicate the time when using a normally charged battery Approximate continuous recording time at 25 C 77 F The battery life will be shorter if you use your camcorder in a cold environment Approximate number of minutes when recording while you repeat recording start stop zooming and turning the power on off The actual battery life may be shorter Playing time Playing time Battery pack LCD screen
235. OFF 114 4 SEARCH MODE TITLE SEARCH DATE SEARCH gt PHOTO SEARCH PHOTO SCAN 5 19 PI KE PPI 59 69 e X 69
236. 71 VCR OFF TITLEERASE VCR 108 CAMERA TITLE DSPL ON VCR OFF TAPE TITLE 111 VCR CAMERA ERASE ALL VCR 112 CAMERA Memory Stick He POWER FORMATTING Memory Stick Ha Memory Stick LOCK lt Memory Stick FORMAT ERROR
237. Installing the battery pack a Connecting to the mains Step 2 Inserting a cassette Step 3 Using a touch Recording Basics Recording picture 21 Shooting backlit subjects BACK LIGHT 28 Shooting in the dark NightShot Super Nightshot 2 29 Self timer 31 END SEARCH 32 Playback Basics Playing back a 33 Viewing the recording on TV 39 Advanced Recording Operations Recording a still image on a tape Tape Photo 41 Adjusting the white balance manually 45 Using the wide mode 47 Using the fader function 49 Using special effects Picture effect 52 Using special effects Digital effect 54 Using the PROGRAM AE function sh Adjusting the exposure manually 60 Using the spot light metering mode Flexible Spot 61 Focusing manually 63 Advanced Playback Operations Playing back a tape with picture effects 65 Playing back a tape with digital effects 66 Enlarging images recorded on t
238. PB ZOOM Quickly locating scene using the zero set memory function Your camcorder goes forward or backward to automatically stop at a desired scene having a tape counter value of 0 00 00 You can do this with the Remote Commander 1 In the playback mode press DISPLAY on the Remote Commander if the counter is not on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder 2 Press ZERO SET MEMORY on the Remote Commander at the point you want to locate later The tape counter shows 0 00 00 and the ZERO SET MEMORY indicator flashes 3 Press when you want to stop playback 4 Press lt to rewind the tape to the tape counter s zero point The tape stops automatically when the tape counter reaches approximately zero The ZERO SET MEMORY indicator disappears and the time code appears 5 Press Playback starts DISPLAY
239. 5 6 gt 5 7 SET 20 TITLE SET CUSTOM1 SET 2 SET 2h TITLE 09 CUSTOM2 SET ran TITLE SET CUSTOM2 SET ta TITLE SET TITLE SET PARTY amp 1 ABC TUV 109 Making your own titles To return to FN Press EXIT To change a title you have stored In step 4 select CUSTOM1 SET or CU
240. number 1 1 Brand IR SETUP code Brand IR SETUP code IR SETUP IR SETUP Sony 1 2 3 4 5 6 Mitsubishi 28 29 Aiwa 47 53 54 Nokia 89 36 Akai 62 50 74 Nokia Oceanic 89 Alba 73 Nordmende 76 Aristona 84 Okano 60 62 63 Baird 36 30 Orion 70 58 Blaupunkt 83 78 Panasonic 16 78 96 Bush 74 Philips 83 84 86 Canon 97 Phonola 83 84 CGM 47 83 36 Roadstar 47 Clatronic 73 SABA 76 21 Daewoo 26 Samsung 93 94 52 22 Ferguson 76 Sanyo 36 Fisher 73 Schneider 84 10 Funai 80 SEG 73 Goldstar 47 Seleco 47 74 Goodmans 26 84 Sharp 89 98 Grundig 83 9 Siemens 10 36 Hitachi 42 56 Tandberg 26 ITT Nokia Instant 36 Telefunken 91 92 JVC 12 15 11 14 21 Tensai 73 Kendo 47 Thomson 76 100 Loewe 16 47 84 Thorn 36 47 Luxor 89 Toshiba 40 Mark 26 Universum 92 70 47 Matsui 47 60 58 W W House 47 Watoson 83 58 TV VCR Note on the IR SETUP code mode Digital program editing is not possible if the VCR does not support IR SETUP codes IR SETUP KBM IR SETUP 83 84 Dubbing only desired scenes Digital program editing 2 Settin
241. 1 POWER 2 19 3 SELFTIMER 4 10 2 6 7 Ha SELFTIMER
242. 28 41 135 28 PHOTO button 41 135 29 Power zoom lever 26 30 DISPLAY TOUCH PANEL button 35 PINO 29 26 RESET button 175 30 DISPLAY TOUCH PANEL 35 2 o 32 Access lamp p 130 31 184 32 130 E About the Holding Grip z Hold the Holding Grip firmly as illustrated 201 Identifying the parts and controls 33 FOCUS switch 63 34 BACK LIGHT button 28 35 Memory Stick slot 130 36 Viewfinder lens adjustment lever 23 37 Cassette lid 18 38 Grip strap 39 Holding Grip 40 MEMORY RELEASE lever 130 41 OPEN EJECT lever 18 42 Tripod receptacle Make sure that the length of the tripod screw is less than 6 5 mm 9 32 inch Otherwise you cannot attach the tripod securely and the screw may damage your camcorder
243. FINE FINE STANDARD STD 100 60 Memory Stick 4 FINE FINE STANDARD STD 40 60 8 FINE FINE STANDARD STD 81 122 16 FINE FINE STANDARD STD 164 246 32 FINE FINE 329 STANDARD STD 494 64 FINE FINE STANDARD STD 659 988
244. OTHERS EXIT eBags EDIT SET CONTROL ADJ TEST _ EXECUTING CUT OUT No 2 IR SETUP IN PAUSEMODE 215 IR TEST OTHERS EXIT EDIT SET CONTROL ADJ TEST CUT IN CUT OUT IR SETUP PAUSEMODE 0 E 3 IR TEST 3 1 3880 return to FN Press EXIT FN EXIT Notes If you start recording from the very beginning of the tape the first few seconds of the tape may not be recorded properly Be sure to allow about 10 seconds lead before starting the recording e When you complete step 3 the image to adjust the syncronicity is recorded for about 50 seconds You cannot dub the titles display indicators or the contents of cassette memory e When editing digital video the operation signals cannot be sent with LANC Use the i LINK cable DV connecting cable
245. ZERO SET MEMORY 4 paoueapy 4 69 70 Quickly locating a scene using the zero set memory function Notes e When you press ZERO SET MEMORY before rewinding the tape the zero set memory function will be canceled There may be a discrepancy of several seconds between the time code and the tape counter e The zero set memory function may not work when there is a blank portion between pictures tape The ZERO SET MEMORY indicator disappear when you press FN Zero set memory functions also in the recording standby mode When you insert a scene in the middle of a recorded tape press ZERO SET MEMORY at the point you want to end the insertion Rewind the tape to the insert start point and start recording Recording stops automatically at the tape counter zero point Your camcorder returns to the standby mode ZERO SET MEMORY
246. 2 5 115 2 RS232C MIC 0 388 2 5 3 0 6 8 3 5 2 5 50 x 37 200 640 880 x 228 3 6 4 2 2 8 0 40 20 60 54 101 x 97 450 520 FS11 DVM60
247. Bees BOUNCE Fade in only OVERLAP Fade in only WIPE Fade in only DOT Fade in only b MONOTONE When fading in the picture gradually changes from black and white to colour When fading out the picture gradually changes from colour to black and white You can use this function only when D ZOOM is set to OFF in the menu settings The sound is not wiped away MONOTONE ZOOM OFF 1 4 49 50 Using the fader
248. INDEX 3 O MARK 4 return to FN Press EXIT To cancel image protection Press the image you want to cancel image protection in step 4 The O disappears FN 4 Omn Note Formatting erases all information on the Memory Stick including the protected image data Check the contents of the Memory Stick before formatting If the write protect tab on the Memory Stick is set to LOCK You cannot carry out image protection
249. PASTEL MOSAIC d d a as CAR 1 B CAMERA FN PAGE1 19 2 MENU P EFFECT 114 Using special effects Picture effect To return to FN Press EXIT To turn the picture effect function off Select OFF in P EFFECT in the menu settings While using the picture effect function You cannot select the old movie mode with DIG EFFT When you turn the power off Your camcorder automatically returns to the normal mode EXIT OFF P EFFECT DIG EFFT
250. SVIDEO LANC not supplied c Signal flow Nepegaya 97 98 Recording video or TV programmes When you have finished dubbing a tape Press on both your camcorder and the VCR Using the Remote Commander In the step 6 press REC and the button on its right simultaneously then immediately press And in the step 8 press Ill at the scene where you want to start recording from You can connect one VCR only using the i LINK cable DV connecting cable When you dub a picture in digital form The colour of the display may be uneven However this does not affect the dubbed picture You can also use your camcorder as a player You can use your camcorder as a player or recorder without changing the connection If you record playback pause picture with the DV IN OUT jack The recorded picture becomes rough And when you play back the picture using your camcorder the picture may jitter Before recording Make sure if the DV IN indicator appears in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen The DV IN indicator may appear on both equipment
251. 10 To cancel the self timer recording Press SELFTIMER so that the self timer indicator disappears from the LCD screen or the viewfinder You cannot cancel the self timer recording using the Remote Commander Note The self timer recording mode is automatically canceled when The self timer recording is finished The POWER switch is set to OFF or VCR When you press PHOTO lightly You can check the image Press PHOTO deeper to start the self timer recording 138 SELFTIMER
252. 163 FN PAGE1 MENU END SEARCH FADER DIGITAL EFFECT MEMORY MIX EXPOSURE PAGE2 TITLE LCD BRIGHT VOLUME SELFTIMER VCR PAGE1 MENU LCD BRIGHT VOLUME END SEARCH PAGE2 TITLE DIGITAL EFFECT PB ZOOM PAGE3 CODE REC CONTROL 131 MEMORY Recording Basics Recording a picture Your camcorder automatically focuses for you 1 Remove the lens cap and pull the lens cap string to fix it 2 Install the power source and insert a cassette See Step 1 and Step 2 for more information p 12 to 18 3 Pull out the viewfinder until it clicks 4 Pull down the Holding Grip Hold your camcorder firmly as illustrated 5 Set the POWER switch to CAMERA while pressing the small green button Your camcorder is set to the standby mode 6 Press START STOP Your camcorder starts recording The REC indicator appears The camera recording lamp located on the front of your camcorder lights up To stop recording press START STOP again Microphone 40min 5 REC 0 00 01
253. Data file name 98 NI o DIRECTORY ERROR DCF98 Ha Memory Stick
254. EXIT OTHERS gedaag o lt PAUSEMODE IR TEST IR i LINK PAUSEMODE IR TEST t t OTHERS EDIT SET CONTROL ADJ TEST CUT IN CUT OUT IR SETUP EDIT SET CONTROL ADJ TEST CUT IN CUT OUT t OTHERS EDIT SET CONTROL ADJ TEST CUT IN CUT OUT IR_SETUP 4 IR_SETUP lt IR TEST 1 PAUSEMODE IR TEST 3 PAUSEMODE IR TEST 1 1 Dubbing only desired scenes Digital program editing About the IR SETUP code The IR SETUP code is stored in the memory of your camcorder Be sure to set the correct code depending on your VCR Default setting is code IR SETUP IR SETUP
255. 131 Using Memory Stick introduction To execute settings Press EXEC OK To cancel settings Press OFF to return to PAGE1 PAGE2 return to FN Press EXIT Memory Stick EXEC lt OFF PAGE1 2 EXIT Notes e When using the touch panel press operation buttons with your thumb supporting the LCD screen from the back side of it or press those buttons lightly with your index finger Do not press them with sharp objects such as pens Do not touch the LCD screen with wet hands If FN is not on the LCD screen touch the LCD screen lightly to make it appear You can control the display with DISPLAY TOUCH PANEL on your camcorder e When operation buttons do not work even if you press them an adjustment CALIBRATION is required p 192 e When executing each item the green bar appears above the item The colour of the items changes to grey if they are not available e You can operate with the touch panel using the viewfinder p 163 Press FN to display the following buttons In the memory camera mode PAGE1 MENU PLA
256. 139 P 69 36 78 22 2 78 39 71 12 177 26 203 205 23 202 133 21 201
257. 188029892 m MANUAL SET CAMERA SET VCR SET LCD SET MEMORY SET CM SET TAPE SET SETUP MENU OTHERS gt m Selecting the mode setting of each item is the default setting Menu items differ depending on the position of the POWER switch The LCD screen shows only the items you can operate at the moment POWER Icon item Mode Meaning switch WT PROGRAM AE To suit your specific shooting requirement p 57 CAMERA MEMORY P EFFECT To add special effects like those in films or on the VCR to images p 52 CAMERA WHT BAL To adjust the white balance p 45 CAMERA MEMORY AUTO SHTR ON To adjust the shutter speed automatically CAMERA OFF To fix the shutter speed a 0 ZOOM OFF To deactivate the digital zoom Up to 10x zoom is CAMERA carried out 20x To activate the digital zoom More than 10x to 20x zoom is performed digitally p 26 120x To activate the digital zoom More than 10x to 120x zoom is performed digitally p 26 16 9WIDE OFF CAMERA ON To record a 16 9 wide picture p 47 STEADYSHOT To compensate for camera shake CAMERA OFF To cancel the SteadyShot function Natural pictures are produced when shooting a stationary object
258. rewind the tape Press lt 8 lt in the stop mode To resume normal playback press p gt n B a 6 lt 4 f
259. 136 QUALITY FINE VCR Memory Stick STANDARD Memory Stick SLIDE SHOW 156 DELETE ALL 161 MEMORY Stick 1 FORMAT EXEC 2 OK EXEC 3 EXECUTE FORMATTING COMPLETE PHOTO SAVE VCR 148 CM SEARCH ON
260. 2 POWER CAMERA VCR 3 PAGE1 19 4 MENU 5 t 6 TAPE TITLE 7 8 7 8 9 SET TAPE TITLE GRADUATION DEF TAPE TITLE GRADU amp 71 DEF amp 1 amp 1 GHI JKL MNO GHIJ MNO GHI TUV TUV WXY Wxy Z Z 111 112 Labelling a cassette To return to F
261. 2 2 48 Using the wide mode In the wide mode you cannot select the following functions Old movie Bounce During recording You cannot select or cancel the wide mode When you cancel the wide mode set your camcorder to the standby mode and then set 16 WIDE to OFF in the menu settings He 16 9WIDE OFF Using the fader function You can fade in or out to give your recording a professional appearance a NORM FADER fader MOSC FADER mosaic
262. BATTERY RELEASE 15 This mark indicates that this oe sa product is a genuine accessory for Sony video products When purchasing Sony video products Sony recommends that you purchase accessories with this GENUINE VIDEO ACCESSORIES mark Sony GENUINE VIDEO ACCESSORIES 2 Identifying the parts and controls Is 5 9 lal 5l 11 Accessory shoe Microphone p 101 NIGHTSHOT switch p 29 SUPER NIGHTSHOT button p 29 S VIDEO jack p 39 44 79 Infrared rays emitter p 29 Focus ring p 63 Lens Remote sensor Camera recording lamp p 21 Note on the Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens which can reproduce a fine image The lens for your camcorder was developed jointly by Carl Zeiss in Germany and Sony Corporation It adopts the MTF measurement system for video camera and offers a quality as the Carl Zeiss lens
263. CHARGE e gt Sony Sony 184 2 S B 5 5 Kak OO e CO0
264. FN PAGES 19 5 CTRL 6 REC PAUSE 7 B 8 REC START CTRL PAUSE 95 96 Recording video TV programmes When you have finished dubbing a tape Press on both your camcorder and the VCR Using the Remote Commander In the step 6 above press REC and the button on its right simultaneously then immediately press And in the step 8 press Ill at the scene where you want to start recording from Note If the picture from the VCR or the TV does not appear on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder make sure that the A V connecting cable is connected to the output jack on the VCR or on the TV If your VCR is a monaural type Connect the yellow plug of the A V c
265. 1 CAMERA VCR FN 1 19 2 MENU ERASE ALL a 3 4 EXECUTE ERASING COMPLETE FN EXIT RETURN 3 4 Labelling a cassette you set the write protect tab of the tape to lock You cannot label the tape Slide the write protect tab to release the write protection If the tape has too many index signals You may not be able to label a cassette because the memory is full In this case delete data you do not need If you have superimposed titles in the cassette When the label is displayed up to 4 titles also appear When the indicator has fewer than 10 spaces The cassette memory is full The
266. MODE TITLE SEARCH DATE SEARCH PHOTO SEARCH PHOTO SCAN 3 9 5 5 4 77 78 Editing Dubbing a tape Using the A V connecting cable Connect your camcorder to the VCR using the A V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder Set the input selector on the VCR to LINE if available Refer to the operating instructions of your VCR 1 Insert a blank tape or a tape you want to record over into the VCR and insert the recorded tape into your camcorder 2 Set the POWER switch to VCR 3 Play back the recorded tape on your camcorder 4 Start recording on the VCR Refer to the operating
267. remove the battery pack Otherwise the image data breakdown may occur If Nq appears on the LCD screen or in the view finder The inserted Memory Stick is incompatible with your camcorder because its format does not comform with your camcorder Check the format of the Memory Stick If you press PHOTO lightly in the playback mode Your camcorder stops momentarily Sound recorded on a mini DV tape You cannot record the audio from a mini DV tape Titles which have already been recorded on mini DV tapes You cannot record the titles on Memory Stick s The title does not appear while you are recording a still picture with PHOTO When you press the PHOTO button on the Remote Commander Your camcorder immediately records the image that is on the screen when you press the button Memory Stick SNI Memory Stick
268. 3 SPOT METER SPOT METER 4 Ha SPOT METER Ha 5 PAGE1 SPOT METER EXPOSURE FN EXIT gt OFF PAGE1 psoueapy 2 2 61 62 Using the spot light metering mode Flexible Spot Meter Notes When the Flexible Spot Meter mode is in use the backlight function does not work you adjust the exposure the exposure is fixed If you change the PROGRAM AE mode or slide NIGHTSHOT to ON Your camcorder automatically returns to the automatic exposure mode
269. 41 135 151 27 151 ZERO SET MEMORY 69 32 DV IN 98 118 A V DV 93 141 MEMORY 136 31 138 Quick Function Guide Functions to adjust exposure in the recording mode e dark place e In insufficient light e In dark environments such as sunset fireworks or general night views e Shooting backlit subjects e In spotlight such as at the theatre or a formal event In strong light or reflected light such as at a beach in midsummer or on a ski slope NIGHTSHOT p
270. INDEX 3 DEL 4 EXEC DELETE 5 EXIT 5 Deleting images Deleting all the images You can delete all the unprotected images Memory Stick Before operation Insert a Memory Stick into your camcorder 1 Set the POWER switch to MEMORY Make sure that the LOCK is set to the right unlock position 2 Press FN to display PAGE 131 3 Press MENU then select DELETE ALL in in the menu settings p 114 4 Select DELETE then press EXEC OK changes to EXECUTE 5 Select EXECUTE Then press EXEC DELETING appears on the LCD screen When all the unprotected ima
271. 2 EXPOSURE FADER CAMERA 3 POK EXPOSURE FADER FADER 49 FADER M FADER BOUNCE gt MONOTONE OVERLAP gt WIPE DOT POK 1 163 Using the viewfinder Notes Do not touch the LCD screen with wet hands Do not press the LCD screen with sharp objects such as pens In the VCR memory playback mode you cannot operate with the touch panel using the viewfinder To operate the items that are not displayed Set the LCD screen and the viewfinder back to the previous position Operate the items using the LCD screen 164
272. DV input output 4 pin connector Headphone jack Stereo minijack 3 5 mm LANC DIGITAL I O jack Special mini minijack 2 5 mm Transfer rate Max 115 2Kbps RS232C based MIC jack Minijack 0 388 mV low impedance with 2 5 to 3 0 V DC output impedance 6 8 kilohms 3 5 mm Stereo type LCD screen Picture 2 5 type measured diagonally 50 x 37 mm 2 x 11 2 in Total dot number 200 640 880 x 228 General Power requirements 3 6 V battery pack 4 2 V AC power adaptor Average power consumption when using the battery pack During camera recording using LCD 3 6 W Viewfinder 2 8 W Operating temperature 0 C to 40 32 F to 104 F Storage temperature 20 C to 60 C 4 F to 140 F Dimensions approx 54 101 x 97 mm 21 8 x 4x3 7 8 in w h d Mass approx 450 g 15 oz excluding the battery pack and cassette 520 g 1 Ib 2 oz including the battery pack NP FS11 cassette DVM60 and lens cap Supplied accessories See page 5 AC adaptor Power requirements 100 240 V AC 50 60 Hz Power consumption 13 W Output voltage DC OUT 4 2 V 1 8 A in the operating mode Battery charge terminal 4 2 V 1 5 A in charge mode Operating temperature 0 C to 40 32 F to 104 F Storage temperature 20 C to 60 C 4 F to 140 F Dimensions approx 49 x 39 x 85 mm 1 15 16 x 19 16 x 33 8 in w h d excluding projecting parts Mass
273. MTF is an abbreviation of Modulation Transfer Function The value number indicates the amount of light of a subject penetrating into the lens SI is le 11 101 NIGHTSHOT 29 SUPER NIGHTSHOT 29 VIDEO 39 44 79 29 63 21 Sony MTF
274. adjusted being targeted for the middle of the 2 PHOTO picture and are fixed Recording does not start yet 3 Press PHOTO deeper The image displayed on the screen will be recorded on Memory Stick Recording is complete when the 3 scroll indicator disappears 3 PHOTO 3 3 Ha Memory Stick y co a gt LOCK 0 9 3 a 22 3 gt 9 2 3 lt 3 FINE 5 x 2 FINE 80 g a PHQTO Ib ao PLAY INDEX FN N umber of images which can be recorded on the Memory Stick Ha Memory Stick b N umber of recorded images 6
275. 16 1 NIGHTSHOT CAMERA 2 SUPER NIGHTSHOT 56 SUPER NIGHTSHOT SUPER NIGHTSHOT N S LIGHT 114 soiseg 92 29 30 Recording a picture Notes Do not use the NightShot function in bright places ex outdoors in the daytime This may cause your camcorder to malfunction e When you keep NIGHTSHOT set to ON in normal recording the picture may be recorded in incorrect or unnatural colours e If focusing is difficult with the autofocus mode when using the NightShot function focus manually
276. OFF gt MELODY NORMAL 114 STEADYSHOT OFF 114 POWER 36
277. 35 In the recording and playback modes Symptom Cause and or Corrective Actions The power does not turn on The battery pack is not installed or is dead or nearly dead gt Install a charged battery pack p 12 15 The AC adaptor is not connected to the mains gt Connect the AC adaptor to the mains 17 The end search function does not work The tape was ejected after recording when using tape without cassette memory p 32 38 e You have not recorded on the new cassette yet 32 38 The end search function does not work correctly The tape has a blank portion in the beginning middle p 165 The picture does not appear in the viewfinder The LCD panel is open gt Close the LCD panel 24 When the viewfinder is not pulled out until it clicks the picture does not appear in the viewfinder gt Pull out the viewfinder until it clicks 21 The battery pack is quickly discharged The temperature of the environment is too low The battery pack is not fully charged gt Charge the battery pack fully again 12 The battery pack is completely dead and cannot be recharged gt Replace with a new battery pack 15 The battery remaining indicator does not indicate the correct time You have used the battery pack in an extremely hot or cold environmment for a long time The battery pack is complete
278. Memory Stick or recording the data on the Memory Stick Do not turn the power off eject a Memory Stick or remove the battery pack Otherwise the image data breakdown may occur If MEMORYSTICK ERROR is displayed The Memory Stick is corrupted or the file in the Memory Stick is unreadable If this occurs use another Memory Stick 130 Memory Stick Ha Memory Stick He He Memory Stick MEMORYSTICK ERROR Memory Stick Ha Memory Stick He Memory Stick Using a Memory Stick introduction Using a touch panel Your camcorder has operation buttons on the LCD screen Press the LCD panel directly to operate each function 1 Set the POWER s
279. Remote Dubbing only desired scenes Digital program editing 4 Confirming the VCR operation Insert a recordable tape into the VCR then set the VCR to recording pause 2 Select IR TEST then press EXEC 3 Select EXECUTE then press EXEC If the VCR starts recording the setting is correct The indicator you selected to cancel recording pause on the VCR flashes on the LCD screen When finished the indicator changes to COMPLETE 4 KBM 2 IR TEST EXECUTE OTHERS ENGAGE REC PAUSE
280. indicates the number of characters you can select for the label To erase the title Press The last character is erased To enter a space Press gt To enter the same character on the same button in succession Press gt to move the cursor to the next position and enter the character 5 4 5 10 5 X
281. rs 8 0 6 3 17 30 50 10 30 23 25 16 11 13 45 mini DV 165 1 POWER VCR 2 PAGE1 19 3 MENU KOMA Hay CM SEARCH
282. Do not press the LCD screen too hard Do not touch the LCD screen with wet hands If FN is not on the LCD screen touch the LCD screen lightly to make it appear You can control the display with DISPLAY TOUCH PANEL on your camcorder e When operation buttons do not work even if you press them an adjustment is required CALIBRATION p 192 When the LCD screen gets dirty use the supplied cleanig cloth When executing each item The green bar appears above the item If the items are not available The colour of the items changes to grey Touch panel You can operate with the touch panel using the viewfinder p 163 Press FN to display the following buttons In CAMERA mode 1 MENU END SEARCH FADER DIGITAL EFFECT MEMORY MIX EXPOSURE PAGE2 TITLE LCD BRIGHT VOLUME PAGE3 SELFTIMER In VCR mode PAGE1 MENU LCD BRIGHT VOLUME END SEARCH PAGE2 TITLE DIGITAL EFFECT PB ZOOM PAGE3 DATA CODE REC CONTROL See p 131 for MEMORY mode 3 OFF PAGE1 2
283. STANDARD STD 60 images maximum 8MB type not supplied FINE FINE 81 images maximum STANDARD STD 122 images maximum 16MB type not supplied FINE FINE 164 images maximum STANDARD STD 246 images maximum 32MB type not supplied FINE FINE 329 images maximum STANDARD STD 494 images maximum 64MB type not supplied FINE FINE 659 images maximum STANDARD STD 988 images maximum Image quality mode indicator The image quality mode indicator is not displayed during playback 134 Memory Stick JPEG 640 x 480 600
284. Using any other video camera recorder you cannot record on a tape that has recorded a copyright control signals for copyright protection of software which is played back on your camcorder When you record You cannot record software on your camcorder that contains copyright control signals for copyright protection of software COPY INHIBIT appears on the LCD screen in the viewfinder 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 Audio mode 12 bit mode The original sound can be recorded in stereo 1 and the new sound in stereo 2 in 32 kHz The balance between stereo 1 and stereo 2 can be adjusted by selecting AUDIO MIX in the menu settings during playback Both sounds can be played back 16 bit mode A new sound cannot be recorded but the original sound can be recorded in high quality Moreover it can also play back sound recorded in 32 kHz 44 1 kHz or 48 kHz When playing back a tape recorded in the 16 bit mode 16BIT indicator appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder When you play back a dual sound track tape When you play back a dual sound track tape recorded in a stereo system set HiFi SOUND to the desired mode in the menu settings p 114 Sound from speaker HiFi Sound Playing back Playing back Mode a stereo tape a dual sound track tape STEREO Stereo Main sound and sub sound 1 Left sound Ma
285. this border He DV DV DV DV DV
286. 12 15 8 amp gt 1 189 CIII gt 167 REMAIN AUTO gt 114 Memory Stick Memory Stick
287. 3 3 3 3 ez 37 38 39 E E FOCUS 63 BACK LIGHT 28 Memory Stick 130 23 18 MEMORY RELEASE 130 OPEN amp EJECT 18 6 5 Fastening the grip strap Fasten the grip strap firmly Identifying the parts and controls Remote Commander The buttons that have the same name the Remote Commander as on your camcorder function identically to the buttons your
288. Do not cover the NightShot Light emitter when using the NightShot function While using the NightShot function you cannot use the following functions Exposure PROGRAM AE White balance Shutter speed in the Super NighShot mode The shutter speed will be automatically changed depending on the brightness of the background The motion of the picture will be slow While using the Super NightShot function you cannot use the following functions Exposure PROGRAM AE Fader Digital effect White balance In MEMORY mode Super NightShot does not work NightShot Light NightShot Light rays are infrared and so are invisible The maximum shooting distance using the NightShot Light is about 3 m 10 feet When recording in the mirror mode using NP F10 FS11 battery NightShot Light does not work NIGHTSHOT
289. Ha MEMORY MIX Memory Stick CHROM LUMI Stick
290. Insert the battery pack in the direction of the arrow until it clicks f gt SSS 1 InfoLITHIUM InfoLITHIUM InfoLITHIUM 5 InfoLITHIUM
291. LCD COLOUR CAMERA core A LCD B L BRIGHT e BRIGHT NP F10 FS11 uno Huizong 4 1 121 POWER CONTINUOUS OFF MULTI SCRN 9
292. ONY 3 062 116 12 1 Digital Video Camera Recorder WE Operating Instructions Before operating the unit please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference Digital Handycam 0 Sey B PAAS MEMORY STICK DCR PC5E 2000 Sony Corporation English Welcome Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony Digital Handycam camcorder With your Digital Handycam you can capture life s precious moments with superior picture and sound quality Your Digital Handycam is loaded with advanced features but at the same time it is very easy to use You will soon be producing home video that you can enjoy for years to come WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose the unit to rain or moisture To avoid electrical shock do not open the cabinet Refer servicing to qualified personnel only Digital Handycam Sony Digital
293. T g fas UP lt PAUSEMODE RETURI 3 lt PAUSEMODE N IR TEST _ EXECUTE IR TEST KELHON COMPLETE EXEC RET t 1 t EXEC RET When the VCR does not operate correctly Set the IR SETUP code or select the button to cancel the recording pause on the VCR e Set your camcorder and the VCR about 30cm 11 7 8 in apart e Refer to the operating instructions of your VCR KBM e IR SETUP KBM 30 85 86 Dubbing only desired scenes Digital program editing Step 2 Setting the VCR to operate with the i LINK cable DV connecting cable When you connect using the i LINK cable DV connecting cable not supplied follow the procedures below 1 Set the POWER switch to VCR on your camcorder 2 Turn the power of the connected VCR on then set the input selector to DV input When you connect a digital video camera recorder set its PO
294. When the battery pack is not to be used for a long time charge the battery pack once fully and then use it until it fully discharges again Keep the battery pack in cool place Charging temperature The temperature range for charging is 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F However to provide maximum battery efficiency the recommended temperature range when charging is 10 C to 30 C 50 F to 86 F If the power may go off although the battery remaining indicator indicates that the battery pack has enough power to operate Charge the battery pack fully again so that the indication on the battery remaining indicator is correct After charging the battery pack Remove the battery pack from the AC adaptor Note on NP F10 FS11 The battery life will be shorter when you carry out recording in a cold place or with the LCD panel opened We recommend that you use the NP FS21 FS31 large capacity battery pack not supplied DK 115 ero
295. 16 AUDIO MIX 4 1 123 POWER CLOCK SET 125 DEMO MODE ON CAMERA OFF WORLD TIME 0 MELODY CAMERA
296. 29 Low lux mode p 57 Sunset amp moon mode p 57 BACK LIGHT p 28 Spotlight mode p 57 Beach amp ski mode p 57 Functions to give images more impact in the recording mode Smooth transition between scenes e Taking a still picture e Digital processing of images e Creating a soft background for subjects Superimposing a title FADER p 49 Tape photo recording p 41 Memory photo recording p 135 PICTURE EFFECT p 52 DIGITAL EFFECT p 54 Soft portrait mode p 57 TITLE p 105 Functions to give a natural appearance to your recordings in the recording mode e Preventing deterioration of picture quality in digital zoom 5 q y 5 e Focusing manually e Adjust the exposure for the point you are shooting e Shooting distant subjects e Recording fast moving subjects Functions to use in editing in the recording mode e Watching the picture on a wide screen TV e Viewing images using a personal computer D ZOOM MENU p 114 Manual focus p 63 Flexible Spot Meter p 61 Landscape mode p 57 Sports lesson mode p 57 Wide mode p 47 Memory Stick p 127 Functions to use after recording in the playback mode Digital processing of recorded images e Displaying the date time or various settings when you recorded e Quickly locating a desired scene e Searching for scenes having a title e Searching for scenes recorded in the photo mode e Scanning
297. 39 POWER VCR gt gt 1 P gt gt gt lt 4 gt Playing back a tape To change the playback direction Press lt on the Remote Commander during playback to reverse the playback direction To resume normal playback press To locate a scene monitoring the picture picture search Keep pressing me lt 4 l
298. 63 C T 19 131 12 39 78 DV 80 188 1 188 166 FMT 61 125 114 sh eevee iin 122 75 41 81 26 47 29 AUDIO MIX AUTO SHTR DEMO DIGITAL EFFECT DIGITAL 153 DISPLAY 35 DOT F G H END SEARCH 32 38 FLASH MOTION vs FOCUS ee HiFi SO
299. Before operation eject a cassette from your camcorder 1 Set the POWER swtich to VCR on your camcorder 2 Insert a recordable tape into the VCR then set the VCR to recording pause When you select i LINK in CONTROL the above procedure is not necessary 3 Select ADJ TEST then press EXEC 4 Select EXECUTE then press EXEC IN and OUT are recorded on an image for five times each to calculate the numerical values for adjusting the synchronicity The EXECUTING indicator flashes on the LCD screen When finished the indicator changes to COMPLETE 5 Rewind the tape in the VCR then start slow playback Take a note of the opening numerical value of each IN and the closing numerical value of each OUT 6 Calculate the average of all the opening numerical values of each IN and the average of all the closing numerical values of each OUT 7 Select CUT IN then press EXEC 8 Select the average numerical value of IN then press EXEC The calculated start position for recording is set 9 Select CUT OUT then press EXEC 10 Select the average numerical value of OUT then press EXEC The calculated stop position for recording is set 11 Select gt RET to execute 3
300. CAMERA in the standby recording mode VCR in the playback mode while pressing the small green button 3 Press OPEN to open the LCD panel 4 Press FN Operation buttons appear on the LCD screen 5 Press PAGE2 to go to PAGE2 Operation buttons appear on the LCD screen 6 Press PAGE3 to go to PAGES Operation buttons appear on the LCD screen 7 Press a desired operation item Refer to relevant pages for each function In CAMERA mode CAMERA 2 PAGE2 PAGE3 PAGE1 PAGE2 PAGE3 To return to FN Press EXIT To execute settings Press EXEC OK The display returns to PAGE1 PAGE2 PAGE3 4 3 CAMERA VCR 1 12 17 2 POW
301. Ha Memory Stick 6 Memory Stick 1 POWER MEMORY LOCK 2 PLAY 131 3 stop memory photo playback Press CAM 150 Viewing still picture Memory photo playback Notes on the file name The directory is not displayed if
302. LINK i LINK DV i LINK i LINK IEEE 1394 SONY IEEE 1394 About i LINK i LINK Baud rate i LINK s maximum baud rate varies according to the equipment Three maximum baud rates are defined 5100 approx 100Mbps 200 approx 200Mbps 5400 approx 400Mbps The baud rate is listed under Specifications in the instruction manual of each equipment It is also indicated near the i LINK jack on some equipment The maximum baud rate of equipment on which it is not indicated such as this unit is S100 When units are connected to equipment having a different maximum baud rate the baud rate sometimes differs from the indicated baud rate What is Mbps Mbps stands for meg
303. Meter 61 AE 57 5 POSS EIN Eg Format 117 Full charge ninisi 12 Grip strap 202 Heads Headphone jack HiFi SOUND ss Holding Grip gt 209 101 ie InfoLITHIUM nosece 15 26 49 201 LANC 200 44 79 K 3 199 156 37 31 138
304. NIGHTSHOT ON NIGHTSHOT DEMO MODE DISPLAY TOUCH PANEL DISPLAY Ha V OUT LCD 5 AUDIO MIX HiFi SOUND WHT BAL 124 Resetting the date and time The default clock setting is set to Sydney time for Australia and New Zealand models to Tokyo time for the models sold in Japan and Hong Kong time for other models If you do not use your camcorder for about three months the date and time settings may be released bars may appear bec
305. OFF as a default setting p 114 The right side of the bar shows the digital zooming zone The digital zooming zone appears when you set D ZOOM to 20x or 120x ZOOM 20 120 W 3 10x 10
306. ST1 ST2 AUDIO 114 VCR SET EXIT HiFi SOUND 1880188 4 AUDIO NTSC A V gt DV OUT on 571 572 t t EXEC PRET About 5 minutes after when you disconnect the power source or remove the battery pack the setting of AUDIO MIX returns to the original sound ST1 only The default setting is original sound only 5 AUDIO MIX ST1 103 Audio dubbing Notes New sound cannot be recorded on a tape already recorded in the 16 bit mode 32 kHz 44 1 kHz or 48 kHz p 114 New sound cannot be recorded on a tape already recorded in the LP mode e You cannot add audio with the DV IN OUT jack New sound cannot be recorded on blank portions of the tape If you make all the connections The audio input to be recorded will take precedence over others in the following order e MIC PLUG IN POWER jack e AUDIO VIDEO jack e
307. The input selector on the VCR is not set correctly gt Set the selector correctly and check the connection between the VCR and your camcorder p 78 80 The camcorder is connected to DV equipment of other than Sony using the i LINK cable DV connecting cable gt Keep the connection and follow the procedure on page 82 to 85 Setting programme on blank portion of the tape is attempted gt Set the programme again on a recorded portion 90 The syncronicity of your camcorder and the VCR is not adjusted gt Adjust the syncronicity of the VCR p 87 The Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder does not work COMMANDER is set to OFF in the menu settings gt Set it to ON p 114 Something is blocking the infrared rays gt Remove the obstacle The batteries are inserted in the battery holder with the polarities incorrectly matching the marks gt Insert the batteries with the correct polarity 204 The batteries are dead gt Insert new ones 204 The picture from a TV or VCR does not appear even when your camcorder is connected to outputs on the TV or VCR DISPLAY is set to V OUT LCD in the menu settings gt Set it to LCD p 114 The melody or beep sounds for 5 seconds Moisture condensation has occurred gt Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at least 1 hour to acclimatize p 189 Some troubles have occurred in you
308. approx 120 g 4 2 oz excluding mains lead Battery pack Output voltage DC 3 6 V Capacity 4 1 Wh Dimensions approx 30 3 16 3 x 50 2 mm 11 4 x 21 32 x2 in w h d Mass approx 40 g 1 4 oz Type Lithium ion Memory Stick Memory Flash memory 4 MSA 4A Operating voltage 2 7 3 6V Power consumption Approx 45 in the operating mode Approx 130 the standby mode Dimensions approx 50 x 2 8 x 21 5 mm 2x 1 8 x 7 8 in w h d Mass approx 4 g 0 14 oz Design and specifications are subject to change without notice 2 NKM 12 32 1 2 16 48 PAL DV SP 18 81 12 56
309. e Superimposing title 105 Making your own titles 109 e Labelling a cassette 111 For details see page 165 You see this mark in the introduction of the features that operate only with cassette memory Tapes with cassette memory are marked by Cassette Memory only 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 Copyright precautions 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 POWER CAMERA DV
310. function 1 When fading in a In the standby mode press FN to display 19 When fading out 6 In the recording mode press FN to display 19 2 FADER The screen to select the fader mode appears 3 Select a desired fader mode 4 Press OK to return to and press EXIT to return to FN The fader indicator you selected flashes 5 Press START STOP After the fade in out is carried out your camcorder automatically returns to the normal mode FADER 1 PAGE1 19 b PAGE1 19 2 FADER 3 4 PAGE1 EXIT 5 START STOP
311. gt 4 1 125 Resetting the date and time The year changes as follows 1995 2000 2079 To return to FN FN Press EXIT EXIT If you do not set the date and time 1 is recorded on the data code of the tape and the Memory Stick Ha Memory Stick Note on the time indicator The internal clock of your camcorder operates on a 24 hour cycle 24 126 Memory Stick operations Using a Memory Stick introduction You can record and play back still images on a Memory Stick supplied with your camcorder You can easily play back re record or delete still images You can exchange image data with other equipment such as a personal computer etc using the PC serial cable for Memory Stick supplied with your camcorder On file
312. gt PHOTO SEARCH PHOTO SCAN 5 Press 9 or PI on the Remote Commander to select the photo for playback Each time you press amp 9 or PPI your camcorder searches for the previous or next photo Your camcorder automatically starts playback of the photo stop searching Press on the Remote Commander or on your camcorder In the mark e The bar in the 60 mark indicates the present point on the tape The X mark in the 60 indicates the actual point you are trying to search If a tape has a blank portion between recorded portions The photo search function may not work correctly The available number of photos that can be searched using the cassette memory The available number is up to 12 photos However you can search 13 photos or more using the scanning photo function 1 POWER VCR 2 PAGE1 19 3 MENU
313. instructions of your VCR jai A Signal flow When you have finished dubbing a tape Press on both your camcorder and the VCR AUDIO VIDEO LINE 1 2 POWER VCR 3 4
314. mains when you are not using the unit 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 mains lead forcibly or place a heavy object on it This will damage the cord and may cause fire or electrical shock e Prevent metallic objects from coming into contact with the metal parts of the connecting section If this happens a short may occur and the unit may be damaged e Always keep metal contacts clean Do not disassemble the unit Do not apply mechanical shock or drop the unit e While the unit is in use particularly during charging keep it away from AM receivers and video equipment AM receivers and video equipment disturb AM reception and video operation The unit becomes warm during use This is not a malfunction Do not place the unit in locations that are Extremely hot cold Dusty or dirty Very humid Vibrating Battery pack Use only the specified charger or video equipment with the charging function e To prevent accident from a short circuit do not allow metal objects to come into contact with the battery terminals e Keep the battery pack away from fire e Never expose the battery pack to temperatures above 60 C 140 F such as in a car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight 194
315. mark in the 59 indicates the actual point you are trying to search If a tape has a blank portion between recorded portions The date search function may not work correctly Cassette memory The tape cassette memory can hold six recording date data If you search the date among seven or more data see Searching for the date without using cassette memory 1 POWER VCR 2 PAGE1 19 3 MENU 114 4 SEARCH MODE TITLE SEARCH DATE SEARCH gt PHOTO SEARCH PHOTO SCAN 5 1
316. or flowers Sports lesson mode This mode minimizes shake on fast moving subjects such as in tennis or golf 7T Beach amp ski mode This mode prevents people s faces from appearing dark in strong light or reflected light such as at a beach in midsummer a ski slope Sunset amp moon mode This mode allows you to maintain atmosphere when you are recording sunsets general night views fireworks displays and neon signs 44 Landscape mode This mode is for when you are recording distant subjects such as mountains and prevents your camcorder from focusing on glass or metal mesh in windows when you are recording a subject behind glass or a screen Low lux mode This mode makes subjects brighter in insufficient light PROGRAM PROGRAM amp
317. other area the area moves to the centre of the screen To cancel the Memory PB zoom function Press 3 END Note You cannot record the images in the Memory Stick enlarged by the Memory PB zoom mode on Memory Stick s 154 Ha Memory Stick s PB ZOOM Ha Memory Stick Memory Stick 1 FN PAGE2 131 PAGE2 2 ZOOM ZOOM 3 PB ZOOM 14 1400 PB ZOOM MEMORY PLAY 100 0003
318. page 82 IR SETUP i LINK DV i LINK DV i LINK 2 82 89 90 Dubbing only desired scenes Digital program editing Operation 1 Making Programmes 1 Insert the tape for playback into your camcorder and insert a tape for recording into the VC
319. scene where you want to start recording from PAGE1 PAGEA PAGES EXIT ee OUT S VIDEO VIDEO lt bE lt Signal 1 2 VCR 3 MENU DISPLAY LCD 114 EXIT 4
320. tape has no cassette memory p 165 AUDIO MODE is set to 16BIT You cannot dub new sound 118 REC MODE is set to LP You cannot dub new sound p 118 There is no recorded portion on the tape You cannot dub new sound p 104 i LINK cable is connected p 101 You cannot dub new sound The Memory Stick is full p 137 The write protect tab on the Memory Stick is set to LOCK p 127 No still image is recorded on the Memory Stick p 151 No Memory Stick is inserted p 130 The Memroy Stick data is corrupted p 130 The Memory Stick is not recognized p 117 Check the format There is more than two same directories p 151 The tape has reached the end of the tape p 18 36 Insert a cassette tape p 18 You hear the melody or beep sound Sony
321. the POWER switch to OFF Stop playing back ZOOM 1 PAGE2 2 PB ZOOM ZOOM 3 PB ZOOM gt END
322. the dubbing ends your camcorder and the VCR automatically stop To stop dubbing during editing Press CANCEL To finish the Digital program editing function Your camcorder stops when the dubbing is complete Then the display returns to VIDEO EDIT in the menu settings Press gt END to end the video edit function You cannot record on the VCR when e The cassette is not inserted e The tape has run out e The write protect tab is set to expose the red mark The IR SETUP code is not correct When IR is selected e The button to cancel recording pause is not correct when IR is selected p 82 The programme to operate the Digital program editing has not been made i LINK is selected but the i LINK cable DV connecting cable is not connected The power of the connected VCR is not turned on 2 i LINK DV
323. the structure of the directory does not conform to the DCF98 standard e XJ On DIRECTORY ERROR may appear on the LCD screen if the file does not conform to the DCF98 standard While this message appears you can play back images but cannot record them on the Memory Stick The file name flashes the LCD screen if the file is corrupted or the file is unreadable To play back recorded images on a TV screen Connect your camcorder to the TV with the A V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder before the operation e When operating memory photo playback a TV or on the LCD screen the image quality may appear to have deteriorated This is not a malfunction The image data is as good as ever e Turn the audio volume of the TV down before operation or noise howling may be output from the TV speakers The message SI NO FILE appears when no image is recorded on the Memory Stick Recording date When you operate DATA CODE on the LCD screen or on the Remote Commander you can see the recording date However you cannot see the various settings Image data modified with personal computers or shot with other equipment You may not be able to play them back with your camcorder Still image You can select still images also with on 1 2 Screen indicators during still image playback 100 0006 om amp MEMORY PLAY
324. video equipment securely e Charging while some capacity remains does not affect the original battery capacity When the battery pack is not to be used for a long time charge the battery pack once fully and then use it until it fully discharges again Keep the battery pack in a cool place Notes on dry batteries To avoid possible damage from battery leakage or corrosion observe the following Be sure to insert the batteries with the polarities matched to the marks Dry batteries are not rechargeable Do not use a combination of new and old batteries e Do not use different types of batteries Current flows from batteries when you not using them for a long time Do not use leaking batteries If batteries are leaking e Wipe off the liquid in the battery compartment carefully before replacing the batteries e If you touch the liquid wash it off with water If the liquid get into your eyes wash your eyes with a lot of water and then consult a doctor If any problem occurs unplug your camcorder and contact your nearest Sony dealer
325. you press any part of the lid other than the mark When you use mini DV cassette with cassette memory Read the instruction about cassette memory to use this function properly p 165 To prevent accidental erasure Slide the write protect tab on the cassette to expose the red mark 2 mini DV 1 12 17 2 amp EJECT 3 4 PUSH 5
326. your camcorder and leave it for about 1 hour with the cassette compartment open Your camcorder can be used again if the 8 indicator does not appear when the power is turned on again 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 hot place as follows e You bring your camcorder from a ski slope into a place warmed up by a heating device e You bring your camcorder from an air conditioned car or room into a hot place outside e You use your camcorder after a squall or a shower e You use your camcorder in a high temperature and humidity place How to prevent moisture condensation When you bring your camcorder from a cold place into a warm place put your camcorder ina plastic bag and tightly seal it Remove the bag when the air temperature inside the plastic bag has reached the surrounding temperature after about 1 hour
327. zoom STILL Connection Memory Stick Sub sound viewing TV 39 Menu settings SUPER NIGHTSHOT dubbing a tape 78 mode Ee S VIDEO 44 79 Continuous 136 Moisture condensation 189 Data code 35 MONOTONE 49 Date search 73 Mosaic fader 49 T U V 119 29 DIGITAL EFFECT 54 66 Normal charge Tape ae DIGITAL I O 153 FADER Telephoto Be Digita program editing ae Timecode P Q Tessa Title searchin Dha souno tae P OLD 54 Touch panel 19 131 DV 8 ti able Operation indicators 205 54 OVERLAP 249 ae PAL system 188 colour systems 188 E PB ZOOM Photo scan 77 END 32 38 Photo search 75 2 60 EFFECT 52 65 Warning indicators ws 177 External microphone Picture search 4 White balance not supplied 200 Playback pause Power sources Wide the mains F G H car battery 49 battery pack 15 FLASH Pow t AOR uae Flexible Spot
328. 10 KHonka START STOP p 21 11 DATA CODE 35 2 Power zoom button 26 13 1 9 gt gt i buttons 71 73 74 75 77 AUDIO DUB button p 103 N 26 4 4 PI 71 73 74 75 77 AUDIO DUB 103 gt 1 gt 203 Identifying the parts and controls To prepare the Remote Commander Insert 2 R6 size AA batteries by matching the and polarities on the batteries to the marks inside the battery compartment 2 R6 Notes on the Remote Commander Point the remote sensor away from strong light sources such as direct sunlight or overhead lighting Otherwise the Remote Commander may not function properly Your camcorder works in the commander mode VTR 2 Commander modes 1 2 and 3 are used to distinguish your camcorder from other Sony VCRs to avoid remote contro
329. 114 4 SEARCH MODE TITLE SEARCH DATE SEARCH PHOTO SEARCH PHOTO SCAN 5 k gt P 4 paoueapy 4 4 71 72 Searching the boundaries of recorded by title Title searc To stop searching Press on the Remote Commander If you use a tape without cassette memory You cannot superimpose or search a title the mark The bar in the 60 mark indicates the present point on the tape e The X mark in the 60 indicates the actual point you are trying to search If a tape has a blank portion between recorded portion
330. 2 Set the POWER switch to VCR 3 Locate the recording start point by pressing B on the Remote Commander Then press at the point where you want to start recording to set your camcorder to playback pause mode 4 Press AUDIO DUB on the Remote Commander The green appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder 5 Press gt on your camcorder or on the Remote Commander and at the same time start playing back the audio you want to record The new sound is recorded in stereo 2 ST2 during playback During recording new sound the red appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder 6 Press on your camcorder or on the Remote Commander at the point where you want to stop recording AUDIO DUB Monitoring the new recorded sound To play back the sound Adjust the balance between the original sound ST1 and the new sound ST2 by selecting AUDIO MIX in the menu settings p 114 1 2 POWER VCR 3
331. 65 gt 108 gt Tak 18 i LINK DV i LINK 80 DV 1 gt 78 80 Sony i LINK
332. ASE OK PRESENT GOOD MORNING WEDDING t EXEC To return to FN Press EXIT To cancel erasing Press CANCEL in step 7 108 FN EXIT 7 Making your own titles only 1 CAMERA VCR mode press FN and select PAGE 19 2 Press TITLE 3 Select 2 with t and press EXEC 4 Select CUSTOM1 SET or CUSTOM2 SET with 4 1 and press EXEC 5 Select the desired character Repeat pressing key to select the desired character on the key 6 Press gt to move the cursor for the next character Repeat the same procedure as step 5 and 6 to complete your title 7 Press SET The title is stored in memory You can make up to two titles and store them in cassette memory Each title can have up to 20 characters CM only 1 B CAMERA VCR FN 2 19 2 TITLE 3 2 1 4 CUSTOM1 SET 2 SET f
333. Built in microphone If the i LINK cable DV connecting cable is connected to your camcorder You cannot add a sound to a recorded tape We recommend that you add new sound on a tape recorded with your camcorder If you add new sound on a tape recorded with another camcorder including other DCR PC5E the sound quality may become worse If you set the write protect tab of the tape to lock You cannot record on a tape Slide the write protect tab to release the write protection To add new sound more precisely Press ZERO SET MEMORY at the point where you want to stop recording later in the playback mode Carry out steps 3 to 5 Recording automatically stops at the point where ZERO SET MEMORY was pressed 104 16 32 44 1 48 114 LP DV IN OUT
334. CABLE i LINK 101 XJ FULL Memory Stick 137 NI Om Ha Memory Stick LOCK 127 XI NO FILE Ha Memory Stick 151 XI NO MEMORY STICK Memory Stick 130 3 MEMORY STICK ERROR Memory Stick 130 3 FORMAT ERROR Memory Stick 122 XI DIRECTORY ERROR 151 559 END 18 36 509 NO TAPE 18 1 187 Using your camcorder abroad Using your camcorder abroad You can use your camcorder in any country or area with the AC adaptor supplied with your camcorder within 100 V to 240 V AC 50 60 Hz Your camcorde
335. DV i LINK 1 169 Troubleshooting If you run into any problem using your camcorder use the following table to troubleshoot the problem If the problem persists disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer If C OO1 worked See page 176 In the recording mode Symptom appears the LCD screen or in the viewfinder the self diagnosis display function has Cause and or Corrective Actions START STOP does not operate The POWER switch is set to OFF VCR gt Set it to CAMERA 21 The tape has run out gt Rewind the tape or insert a new one 18 36 The write protect tab is set to expose the red mark Use a new cassette or slide the tab 18 The tape is stuck to the drum moisture condensation gt Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at least 1 hour to acclimatize p 189 The power goes off While being operated in CAMERA mode your camcorder has been in the standby mode for more than 5 minutes gt Set the POWER switch to OFF and then to CAMERA again p 21 gt Remove the cassette from your camcorder if it is not in use p 18 The battery is dead gt Use a charged battery pack The image on the viewfinder screen is not clear The viewfinder lens
336. DV OUT in to OFF in the menu settings 3 Play back the recorded tape or turn the TV on to see the desired programme The image of the other equipment is displayed on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder 4 Follow the steps 3 and 4 on page 144 When recording the image through the AUDIO VIDEO jack Connect the yellow plug of the A V connecting cable to the video jack on the VCR or the TV OUT S VIDEO VIDEO Signal flow Nepegaya When recording the image through the DV IN OUT jack SVIDEO LANC gme gt N Signal 1 POWER VCR DISPLAY ETc Ha LCD 2 A V DV OUT OFF 3
337. ER CAMERA 3 4 5 PAGE2 PAGE2 6 7 FN EXEC PAGE1 PAGE2 PAGE3 pepeys Hury PXHSOLOIVOL 19 20 Step 3 Using touch panel To cancel settings Press gt OFF to return to PAGE1 PAGE2 Notes e When using the touch panel press operation buttons with your thumb supporting the LCD screen from the back side of it or press those buttons lightly with your index finger Do not press them with sharp pointed objects such as pens
338. INK jacks DV jacks refer to the instruction manual of the equipment to be connected About the Name i LINK i LINK is a more familiar term for IEEE 1394 data transport bus proposed by SONY and is a trademark approved by many corporations IEEE 1394 is an international standard standardized by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers 168 i LINK DV i LINK DV IN OUT i LINK ero i LINK i LINK i LINK i LINK i LINK
339. L gt LARGE You cannot input 13 characters or more in LARGE size If you select the title size SMALL you have nine choices for the title position If you select the title size LARGE you have eight choices for the title position One cassette can have up to about 20 titles if one title consists of 5 characters However if the cassette memory is full with date photo and cassette label data one cassette can have only up to about 11 titles with 5 characters each Cassette memory capacity is as follows 6 date data maximum 12 photo data maximum 1 cassette label maximum If the N FULL mark appears The cassette memory is full Erase the title you do not need TITLE DSPL OFF 114 WHITE YELLOW gt VIOLET RED gt CYAN GREEN gt BLUE SMALL LARGE 13 LARGE
340. LCD screen The SPOT METER indicator flashes on the LCD screen When the indicator turns to light the exposure of the point you selected is adjusted 5 Press gt OK to return to PAGE1 To return to FN Press EXIT To return to the automatic exposure mode Press gt OFF to return to PAGEL 1 PAGE1 19 2 EXPOSURE
341. N Press EXIT To erase a character Select in step 6 The last character is erased To change the label you have made Insert the cassette to change the label and operate in the same way to make a new label Deleting all the data in cassette memory You can delete all the data in cassette memory at once 1 In CAMERA VCR mode press FN to display PAGE 19 2 Press MENU Select ERASE ALL in in the menu settings then press EXEC 3 Select OK and then press EXEC 4 Select EXECUTE and then press EXEC ERASING appears on the LCD screen Once deleting is completed COMPLETE is displayed To return to FN Press EXIT To cancel deleting Select RETURN in step 3 or step 4 then press EXEC EXIT lt 6
342. OWER VCR DISPLAY TOUCH PANEL DISPLAY TOUCH PANEL 4 Memory Stick 0 X 2 X x CALIBRATE CALIBRATE CALIBRATE P x Note If you do not press the right spot X always returns to the position at the upper left corner In this case start from step 4 again 192 X 4 Maintenance information and precautions Precautions Camcorder operation Operate your camcorder on 3 6 V battery pack or 4 2 V AC adaptor For DC or AC operation use the accessories recommended in this operating instructions e If any solid object or l
343. PER NIGHTSHOT appear To cancel the Super NightShot mode press SUPER NIGHTSHOT Using the NightShot Light The picture will be clearer with the NightShot Light on To activate NightShot Light set N S LIGHT to ON in the menu settings p 114 CAMERA namatn NIGHTSHOT NIGHTSHOT NIGHTSHOT OFF NightShot Light emitter
344. PictureGear 4 1 Lite 1 153 1 15 1 190 pepeys Hury 1 YeIS English Quick Start Guide This chapter introduces you to the basic features of your camcorder See the page in parentheses for more information Pull down the Holding Grip to hold your camcorder as illustrated 1 Connecting the mains lead 17 Use the battery pack when using your camcorder outdoors p 15 AC adaptor supplied _ Slide the BATT RELEASE lever to remove the DK connecting cord Remove the battery connecting plate from your supplied terminal cover And then camcorder attach the connecting plate to your camcorder 2 Inserting a cassette 18 Slide Push the middle Close the cassette EJECT in the portion of the back of compartment by direction of the arrow the cassette to insert pressing the and open the lid Insert the cassette in a mark on the cassette straight line deeply compartment into the After the cassette ee with compartment goes the window facing down completely close the lid until it clicks 3 Recording a picture p 21 Remove the lens When the LCD panel lt is closed wx pull out the 4 viewfinder a until it click
345. R 2 Press FN to display PAGE 19 3 Select VIDEO EDIT in in the menu settings p 114 Then press EXEC 4 Search for the beginning of the first scene you want to insert using the video operation buttons then pause playback p 36 5 Press MARK IN on the LCD screen or MARK button on the Remote Commander The IN point of the first programme is set and the top part of the programme mark changes to light blue 6 Search for the end of the first scene you want to insert using the video operation buttons then pause playback p 36 7 Press MARK OUT on the LCD screen or MARK button on the Remote Commander The OUT point of the first programme is set then the bottom part of the programme mark changes to light blue 8 Repeat steps 4 to 7 When one programme is set the programme mark changes to light blue You can set 20 programmes in maximum OTHERS COMM DISPLAY 1 1 KBM 2 FN PAGE1 19 3 VIDEO EDIT Etc 114
346. STOM2 SET depending on which title you want to change then press EXEC and then enter the new title as desired If you take 5 minutes or longer to enter characters in the standby mode while a cassette is in your camcorder The power automatically goes off The characters you have entered remain stored in memory Set the POWER switch to OFF once and then to CAMERA again then complete your title We recommend setting the POWER switch to VCR or removing the cassette so that your camcorder does not automatically turn off while you are entering title characters To erase the title Press The last character is erased To enter a space Press gt To enter the same character the same button in succession Press gt to move the cursor to the next position and enter the character 110 EXIT 4 1 SET CUSTOM2 SET 5
347. T lt gt OFF PAGE1 When you adjust the exposure manually the backlight function does not work If you change the PROGRAM AE mode or slide NIGHTSHOT to ON Your camcorder automatically returns to the automatic exposure mode PROGRAM NIGHTSHOT ON Using the spot light metering mode Flexible Spot Meter You can take a picture with the appropriate exposure automatically for just the point you want to focus on Use the Flexible Spot Meter mode in the following cases e The subject is backlit e When there is strong contrast between the subject and background such as with a subject that is on stage and lighted by a spotlight 1 In the CAMERA memory camera mode press FN to display 19 2 Press EXPOSURE The screen to adjust the exposure appears 3 Press SPOT METER The SPOT METER screen appears 4 Press the desired area in the frame on the
348. T EXT 1 ai WORD TIME lt PROGRAM lt P EFFECT Ba aoe P EFFECT lt MENU wit car sre fat COMMANDER z AUTOSI l REC LAMP 6 ea 189 794 Z OTHERS EXIT EXEC RET EXEC RET 1 2 l WORLD TIME HR 9 BEEP EXEC COMMANDER DISPLAY MEMORY LAMP a MANUAL SET EXIT Gi PROGRAM WHT BAL OTHERS EXIT WORLD TIME 0 HR BEEP t OTHERS EXT ca r WORLD TIME Evel t t COMMANDER ON 4 t EXEC TSPLAY LAMP Eqs 114 EXIT THERS WORLD TIME BEEP COMMANDER ON DISPLAY LAMP OTHERS WORLD TIME BEEP Ga COMMANDER ON TSPLAY OFF ea LAMP 3 JL OTHERS WORLD TIME BEEP COMMANDER OFF Changing the menu settings To return to FN Press EXIT EXIT Menu items are displayed as the following MANUAL SET CAMERA SET VCR SET LCD SET MEMORY SET CM SET TAPE SET SETUP MENU Tc OTHERS
349. UAL then adjust the exposure using todim to brighten 4 Press OK to return to PAGE1 1 PAGE1 19 2 EXPOSURE 3 MANUAL 4 gt PAGE1 To return to FN Press EXIT To return to the automatic exposure mode Press gt OFF to return to PAGEL EXPOSURE EXPOSURE I FN EXI
350. UND 121 1 0 168 A a E 127 LANC 200 LUMINANCEKEY 54 Memory Stick 127 MONOTONE 49 NIGHTSHOT 29 NORM FADER 49 OLD MOVIE 54 OVERLAP imina eatin seats 49 P Z PB ZOOM PICTURE EFFECT PROGRAM RESE Tiihonin SLOW SHUTTER STEADYSHOT 6 7 35 141 0001 Sony iine http www world sony com Sony Corporation Printed in Japan Printed on recycled paper
351. WER switch to VCR VTR 3 Press FN to display 1 19 4 Select EDIT SET in then press EXEC p 114 5 Select CONTROL then press EXEC 6 Select i LINK then press EXEC XIT OTHERS E BEEP MELODY 2 i LINK DV i LINK DV 1 VCR 2 DV POWER VCR VTR 3 FN PAGE1 19 4 EDIT SET
352. WIDE 47 8 7 Data code indicator 35 6 52 8 LCD bright indicator 25 Volume 7 CTP 35 8 indicator 33 Date indicator 25 33 9 PROGRAM AE indicator 57 10 Backlight indicator 28 9 PROGRAM 57 11 SteadyShot off indicator 115 10 28 12 Manual focus Infinity indicator 63 11 120 13 Recording mode indicator 118 12 63 13 123 205 206 Identifying the parts and controls 14 16 17 1 19 20 2 22 23 24 2 26 STBY REC indicator 21 Video control mode indicator p 36 Image quality mode indicator p 133 NIGHTSHOT indicator p 29 Warning indicators p 177 Tape counter in
353. Y INDEX EXPOSURE PAGE2 LCD BRIGHT PLAY INDEX PAGE3 SELFTIMER PLAY INDEX In the memory playback mode PAGE1 MENU CAM INDEX DELETE 2 LCD BRIGHT INDEX PB ZOOM PAGE3 DATA CODE CAM INDEX 132 FN DISPLAY TOUCH PANEL CALIBRATION 192
354. ZE b The light intensity is clearer and the picture looks like an illustration PASTEL lt The contrast of the picture is emphasized and the picture looks like an animated cartoon MOSAIC d The picture is mosaic a b 1 In CAMERA mode press FN to display 19 2 Press MENU then select EFFECT in in the menu settings to select a desired picture effect mode p 114 SEPIA B amp W SOLARIZE b
355. a scene using the digital effect functions STILL FLASH LUMI and TRAIL 1 In the playback playback pause mode press FN and select PAGE2 p 19 2 Press DIG EFFT The screen to select a desired digital effect mode appears 3 Select a desired digital effect mode In the STILL or LUMI mode the picture where you select the mode is stored in memory as a still picture 4 Press to adjust the effect Refer to page 54 for details 5 Press OK to return to PAGE2 To return to FN Press EXIT To cancel the digital effect function Press gt OFF to return to PAGE2 Notes e You cannot process externally input scenes using the digital effect function e To record pictures that you have processed using the digital effect record the pictures on the VCR using your camcorder as a player Pictures processed by the digital effect function Pictures processed by the digital effect function are not output through the DV IN OUT jack When you set the POWER switch to OFF or stop playing back The digital effect function is automatically canceled STILL FLASH LUMI TRAIL 1
356. abits per second or the amount of data that can be sent or received in one second For example a baud rate of 100 means that 100 megabits of data can be sent in one second i LINK functions on this unit For details on how to dub when this unit is connected to other video equipment having DV jacks see page 80 This unit can also be connected to other i LINK DV compatible equipment made by SONY e g VAIO series personal computer other than video equipment Before connecting this unit to a personal computer make sure that application software supported by this unit is already installed on the personal computer For details on precautions when connecting this unit also refer to the instruction manuals for the equipment to be connected Required i LINK Cable Use the Sony i LINK 4 pin to 4 pin cable during DV dubbing i LINK and are trademarks i LINK i LINK i LINK OT 100 100 200 200 400 400
357. ake the transition smooth even after ejecting the cassette if you use the end search function p 32 1 POWER OFF 2 3 4 LP SP LP 114 1 5 SP
358. apes 67 Quickly locating a scene using the zero set MEMOTY FUNCTION 69 Searching the boundaries of recorded tape by title Title Search 71 Searching a recording by date Date search 73 Searching for a photo Photo search Photo scan 75 Editing Dubbing a 78 Dubbing only desired scenes Digital program editing 00 cscs 81 Using with analog video unit and personal computer Signal convert function 93 Recording video or TV programmes 95 Inserting a scene from a VCR s99 Audio 101 Superimposing a title Making your own titles Labelling cassette 111 Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings 114 Resetting the date and 125 Memory Stick operations Using a Memory Stick introduction 127 Recording still images on Memory Stick Memory photo 135 Superimposing still picture in the Memory Stick on a moving picture MEMORY 139 Recording an image from mini DV tape SHUM Aa Se cic 144 Copying stil
359. ause the manganese lithium battery installed in your camcorder will have been discharged First set the year then the month the day the hour and then the minute 1 In the standby mode press FN to display 19 2 Press MENU to display the menu 3 Select amp with t and press EXEC 4 Select CLOCK SET with 1 and press EXEC 5 Adjust the desired year then press EXEC 6 Set the month day and hour with the same procedure as step 5 7 Set the minute with f and press EXEC by the time signal 3 10 1
360. battery pack after charging it for your camcorder Your camcorder operates only with the InfoLITHIUM battery pack S series 1 Connect the mains lead to the AC adaptor 2 Connect the mains lead to mains 3 Align the hooks of the battery pack with the AC adaptor Then fit 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 after the CHARGE lamp goes out Charging time 1 InfoLITHIUM 5 1 2 3
361. changes as follows TITLE SEARCH DATE SEARCH gt PHOTO SEARCH PHOTO SCAN 5 Press K lt or PPI on the Remote Commander to select the title for playback Your camcorder automatically starts playback of the scene having the title that you selected If you use a tape with cassette memory you can search for the boundaries of recorded tape by title You need the Remote Commander for this operation TITLE SEARCH HELLO SEARCH CONGRATULATIONS MODE HAPPY NEW YEAR PRESENT GOOD MORNING WEDDING TITLE SEARCH HAPPY NEW YEAR PRESENT GOOD MORNING WEDDING NIGHT BASEBALL i CM only 1 POWER VCR 2 PAGE1 19 3 MENU
362. current condition of SH your camcorder as a 5 digit code a combination of 20 21 00 a letter and figures in the viewfinder or the LCD screen If a 5 digit code is displayed check the following code chart The last two digits will differ depending on the indicated by state of your camcorder Five digit display Viewfinder or LCD screen Self diagnosis display eC 00 0 You can service your camcorder yourself eE O0 Contact your Sony dealer Cause and or Corrective Actions C 04 00 You are using a battery pack that is not an InfoLITHIUM battery pack gt Use an InfoLITHIUM battery pack 15 21 Moisture condensation has occurred gt Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at least 1 hour to acclimatize p 189 C 22 00 The video heads are dirty gt Clean the heads using the Sony DVM12CLD cleaning cassette not supplied p 190 31 C32 A malfunction other than the above that you can service has occurred gt Remove the cassette and insert it again then operate your camcorder gt Disconnect the mains lead of the AC adaptor or remove the battery pack After reconnecting the power source operate your camcorder E 61 E 62 A malfunction that you cannot service has occurred gt Contact your Sony dealer or
363. d then press EXEC ERASE OK indicator appears 7 Make sure the title is the one you want to erase and press OK 4 5 1 POWER CAMERA VCR 2 PAGE1 19 3 MENU 4 5 TITLEERASE f a 6 f ERASE OK 7 7 g a M SET CM SEARCH TITLEERASE TITLE DSPL TAPE TITLE 4 ERASE ALL EXIT SET SEARCH TITLEERASE 4 ERASE ALL TITLE ERASE HELLO CONGRATULATIONS HAPPY NEW YEAR EXIT TITLE ERASE 4 PRESENT ER
364. ded The still image is displayed in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen until the recording is completed 510 765 LP 60 Ha Memory Stick 127 1 POWER 2 B CAPTURE
365. der Press REC and the button on its right simultaneously then immediately press in the step 5 and 6 And in the step 7 press at the scene where you want to start recording from Note The picture and sound recorded on the section between the insert start and end points will be erased when you insert the new scene If you insert scenes on the tape recorded with other camcorder including other DCR PC5E The picture and sound may be distorted We recommend that you insert scenes on a tape recorded with your camcorder When the inserted picture is played back The picture and sound may be distorted at the end of the inserted section This is not a malfunction The sound at the start point and the end point may be distorted in the LP mode To insert a scene without setting the insert end point Skip step 3 and 4 Press when you want to stop inserting If you press FN The ZERO SET MEMORY indicator is not displayed 100 KBM ZERO SET MEMORY 5 ZERO SET MEMORY 3
366. dicator p 69 Time code indicator p 27 Self diagnosis indicator p 176 Photo mode indicator p 41 135 Image number indicator p 151 Remaining tape indicator p 27 Memory playback indicator p 151 ZERO SET MEM ORY indicator 69 END SEARCH indicator p 32 DV IN indicator p 98 Audio mode indicator p 118 A V DV indicator p 93 Data file name indicator p 141 This indicator appears when the MEMORY MIX functions work Time indicator Multi screen mode indicator p 136 Video flash ready indicator This indicator appears when you use the video flash light not supplied Self timer indicator p 31 138 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 2 22 23 24 25 26 STBY REC 21 36 133 NIGHTSHOT 29 186 69 27 185
367. down to INFINITY The lens focuses on and indicator appears When you release FOCUS your camcorder returns to the manual focus mode Use this mode when your camcorder focuses on near objects even though you are trying to shoot a distant object To focus precisely It is easier to focus on the subject if you adjust the zoom to shoot at the W wide angle after focusing at the T telephoto position When you shoot close to the subject Focus at the end of the W wide angle position changes as follows when recording a distant subject a when the subject is too close to focus on FOCUS INFINITY 4 FOCUS
368. e area in the still picture which is to be swapped with a moving picture The colour bright scheme of the area in the still picture which is to be swapped with a moving picture The colour blue scheme of the area in the moving picture which is to be swapped with a still picture M OVERLAP _No adjustment necessary M LUMI C CHROM The fewer bars there are on the screen the stronger the effect To change the still picture to superimpose Press on the right lower corner before step 6 To change the mode setting Press lt gt OFF before step 5 and repeat the procedure from step 2 To cancel M CHROM M LUMI C CHROM M OVERLAP Press OFF to return to 1 During recording You cannot change the mode setting The Memory Stick supplied with your camcorder stores 20 images For CHROM 18 images such as a frame 100 0001 100 0018 CHROM 2 images such as background 100 0019 100 0020 Sample images Sample images stored in the Memory Stick supplied with your camcorder are protected p 158 If you format the Memory Stick Sample images will be deleted 142 Memory Stick MEMORY MIX
369. e follow the procedures below 1 4 to send the control signal correctly 1 Setting the IR SETUP code Set the POWER switch to VCR on your camcorder Turn the power of the connected VCR on then set the input selector to LINE When you connect a video camera recorder set its POWER switch to VCR VTR Press FN to display 1 19 Select EDIT SET in Ete in the menu settings p 114 Then press EXEC 5 Select CONTROL then press EXEC 6 Select IR then press EXEC Select IR SETUP then press EXEC Select the IR SETUP code of your VCR then press EXEC See the following page about the IR SETUP code 2 1 4
370. e OVERLAP WIPE or DOT indicator appears Your camcorder automatically stores the image recorded on tape At this stage the picture may not be recorded clearly depending on the tape condition While using the bounce function you cannot use the following functions Exposure Focus Zoom Picture effect Note on the bounce function The BOUNCE indicator does not appear in the following mode or functions D ZOOM is set to 20x 120x in the menu settings 16 9 wide Picture effect PROGRAM AE While in MEMORY mode You cannnot use the fader function PROGRAM AE OVERLAP WIPE DOT
371. e parts and controls Operation indicators 13 T 2 15 16 4 20min QF 5 0 12 344 17 5 a 1 2 minati STILL ZERO SET 6 16 9WIDE memorig NEG ART 20 7 AUTO s W50 AWB DV IN 11 9 100 0001 9 24 10 25 11 26 12 1 Cassette memory indicator 165 1 165 2 Remaining battery time indicator 27 2 8 27 3 Zoom indicator 26 Exposure indicator 60 61 Data file name indicator 127 3 26 60 61 Y 4 Digital effect indicator p 55 MEMORY 127 Cicator p 199 FADER indicator 4 55 P MEMORY MIX 139 5 16 9WIDE indicator 47 FADER 50 3 6 Picture effect indicator p 52 5 16 9
372. e picture is recorded in incorrect or unnatural colours NIGHTSHOT is set to ON gt Set it to OFF p 29 Picture appears too bright and the subject does not appear in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen NIGHTSHOT is set to ON a bright place gt Set it to OFF or use the NightShot function in a dark place p 29 The click of the shutter does not sound BEEP is set to OFF in the menu settings gt Set it to MELODY or NORMAL p 114 A horizontal band appears when shooting a TV screen or computer screen Set STEADYSHOT to OFF in the menu settings 114 In the mirror mode the picture disappears from the LCD screen or the viewfinder e The picture disappears when you insert or eject a cassette or turn the POWER switch The power lamp flashes This is not a malfunction In the playback mode Symptom Cause and or Corrective Actions The tape does not move when a video control button is pressed The tape has run out gt Rewind the tape 36 The playback picture is not clear or does not appear The television s video channel is not adjusted correctly gt Adjust it p 39 There are horizontal lines on the picture or the playback picture is not clear or does not appear The video head may be dirty gt Clean the heads using the Sony DVM12CLD cleaning cassette not supplied p 190 No sound or only a low
373. e tape at each recording date Searching for the date by using cassette memory You can use this function only when playing back a tape with cassette memory p 165 1 Set the POWER switch to VCR 2 Press FN to display PAGE 19 3 Press MENU then set CM SEARCH in to ON in the menu settings p 114 Default setting is ON 4 Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly until the date search indicator appears The indicator changes as follows TITLE SEARCH DATE SEARCH gt PHOTO SEARCH PHOTO SCAN 5 Press K lt or BPI on the Remote Commander to select the date for playback Your camcorder automatically starts playback at the beginning of the selected date DATE SEARCH SEARCH MODE stop searching Press on the Remote Commander
374. e the backlight function Press BACK LIGHT in the CAMERA memory camera mode The A indicator appears in the viewfinder on the LCD screen To cancel press BACK LIGHT again 0 00 00 CAMERA 0 00 00 00 DATA CODE 35 BACK LIGHT
375. ecord a moving subject with the tape photo recording function When you play back the still picture on other equipment the picture may fluctuate To use the tape photo recording function using the Remote Commander Press PHOTO on the Remote Commander Your camcorder records a picture on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder immediately To use the tape photo recording function during normal CAMERA recording Press PHOTO deeper The still picture is then recorded for about seven seconds and your camcorder returns to the standby mode You cannot select another still picture To record clear and less fluctuated still pictures We recommend that you record on Memory Stick s _ _
376. esired white balance mode p 114 HOLD Recording a single coloured subject or background 26 OUTDOOR e Recording sunset sunrise just after sunset just before sunrise neon signs or fireworks e Under a colour matching fluorescent lamp 2 INDOOR e When lighting condition changes quickly e In too bright places such as photography studios e Under sodium lamps or mercury lamps 1 PAGE1 19 2 WHT BAL fj 114 HOLD 38 OUTDOOR
377. f the analog video signals the personal computer may not be able to output the images correctly when you convert analog video signals into digital video signals via your camcorder Depending on the analog video unit the image may contain noise or incorrect colours e You cannot record or capture the video output via your camcorder when the video includes copyright protection signals such as ID 2 system e
378. for about 5 seconds 1 Insert the cassette you want to label 2 Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or VCR 3 Press FN to display PAGE 19 4 Press MENU to display the menu 5 Select with f and then EXEC 6 Select TAPE TITLE then press EXEC The screen to enter the label appears 7 Select a desired character Repeat pressing a key to select the desired character on the key 8 Press gt to move the cursor for the next character Repeat the same procedure as step 7 and 8 to complete the label 9 Press SET The label is stored in memory M_SET CM SEARCH TLEERASE ITLE_DSPL TAPE TITLE lt ERASE ALL Q a CM only 10 POWER CAMERA VCR 5 1
379. for the tape to be audio dubbed e When you record in the SP and LP modes on one tape or you record some scenes in the LP mode the playback picture may be distorted or the time code may not be written properly between scenes Notes on AUDIO MODE e You cannot dub audio sound on a tape recorded in the 16 bit mode When playing back a tape recorded in the 16 bit mode you cannot adjust the balance in AUDIO MIX 118 Changing the menu settings POWER Icon item Mode Meaning switch CLOCK SET To reset the date or time p 125 CAMERA MEMORY DEMO MODE To make the demonstration appear CAMERA OFF To cancel the demonstration mode etc WORLD TIME To set the clock to the local time Press to set a CAMERA time difference The clock changes by the time MEMORY difference you set here If you set the time difference to 0 the clock returns to the originally set time BEEP MELODY To output the melody when you start stop VCR recording or when an unusual condition occurs on CAMERA your camcorder MEMORY NORMAL To output the beep instead of the melody OFF To cancel the melody and beep sound COMMANDER To activate the Remote Commander supplied with VCR your camcorder CAMERA OFF To deactivate the Remote Commander to avoid MEMORY remote control misoperation caused by other VCR s remote control DISPLAY LCD To show the display on the LCD screen and VCR
380. format JPEG Your camcorder compresses image data in JPEG format extension jpg Typical image data file name 100 0001 This file name appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder of your camcorder DSC00001 jpg This file name appears on the display of your personal computer Using a Memory Stick Terminal Write protect tab e You cannot record or erase still images when the write protect tab on the Memory Stick is set to LOCK e We recommend backing up important data eImage data may be damaged in the following cases If you remove the Memory Stick turn the power off or detach the battery for replacement when the access lamp is flashing If you use Memory Stick s near magnets magnetic fields such as those of speakers and televisions e Prevent metallic objects or your finger from coming into contact with the metal parts of the connecting section e Stick its label on the labelling position Do not bend drop or apply strong shock to Memory Stick s Do not disassemble or modify Memory Stick s Memory Stick Memory Stick Stick
381. g e The Memory Stick is corrupted self diagnosis display 127 function is activated 176 The Memory Stick is not formatted correctly p 117 e Memory Stick that is not Warning indicator as to tape acceptable size is inserted Slow flashing e The tape is near the end e No tape is inserted 18 The batt ry is dead or nearly e The write protect tab on the is flashing cassette is out red p 18 e The battery is nearly dead Fast flashing Depending on conditions the J The tape has run out 18 36 indicator may flash even if there are 5 to 10 minutes remaining Fast flashing e The battery is dead 12 You hear the melody or beep sound 1 177 178 Warning indicators and messages Warning messages CLOCK SET FOR InfoLITHIUM BATTERY ONLY CLEANING CASSETTE COPY INHIBIT GY FULL NX x x x x 59 lex 16BIT REC MODE TAPE i LINK CABLE FULL Omn NO FILE NO MEMORY STICK MEMORY STICK ERROR FORMAT ERROR O n DIRECTORY ERROR TAPE END NO TAPE Reset the date and time p 125 Use an InfoLIHIUM battery pack p 15 The video heads are dirty p 190 You tried to record a picture that has a copyright control signal p 166 The tape cassette memory is full p 107 The
382. g in the mirror mode ZERO SET MEMORY on the Remote Commander does not work Indicators in the mirror mode The STBY indicator appears II and REC as Some of the other indicators appear mirror reversed and others are not displayed When you press FN The does not appear on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder FN in the mirror mode EN appears mirror reversed in the viewfinder 90 180
383. g the modes to cancel the recording pause on the VCR Select PAUSEMODE then press EXEC 2 Select the mode to cancel recording pause on the VCR then press EXEC The correct button depends on your VCR Refer to the operating instructions of your VCR 1 N 2 PAUSEMODE OTHERS EDIT SET CONTROL ADJ TEST CUT IN CUT OUT ETUP _ PAUSE OTHERS EDIT SET CONTROL ADJ TEST CUT IN CUT OUT aBdaaa aagdaaa IR SI 18 SETUP PAUSEMODE 4REC PAUSEMODE 3 IR TEST PB IR TEST The buttons to cancel recording pause the VCR The buttons vary depending on your VCR To cancel recording pause of your VCR Select PAUSE if the button to cancel recording pause is Se
384. ges are deleted COMPLETE is displayed MEMORY SET t CONTINUOUS 3 QUALITY SLIDE SHOW J DELETE ALL FORMAT return to FN Press EXIT To cancel deleting all the images in the Memory Stick Select lt gt RET in step 3 then press EXEC While DELETING appears Do not turn the POWER switch or press any buttons Ha Memory Stick Memory Stick 1 POWER MEMORY LOCK 2 PAGE1 131 3 MENU DELETE ALL amp 114 4 DELETE 5 EXECUTE
385. hite balance mode Point your camcorder at the white subject for about 10 seconds after setting the POWER switch to CAMERA to get better adjustment when e You detach the battery for replacement e You bring your camcorder from indoors to outdoors and vice versa In the hold white balance mode Set the white balance to AUTO and reset to HOLD after few seconds when e You change the PROGRAM AE mode e You bring your camcorder from indoors to outdoors and vice versa gt 23 gt 23 10 POWER CAMERA
386. i DV tape and a recorded Memory Stick into your camcorder 1 Set the POWER switch to CAMERA 2 In the standby mode press FN to display PAGE 19 3 Press MEM MIX The last recorded or last composed image appears on the lower part of the screen as a thumbnail image 4 Press on the right lower corner of the screen or the Remote Commander to select the still picture which you want to superimpose to see the previous image to see the next image 5 Press a desired mode The still picture is superimposed on the moving picture 6 Press on the left lower corner of the screen to adjust the effect then press gt to return to PAGEL 7 Press EXIT to return to FN 8 Press START STOP to start recording Memory Stick MEMORY MIX mini DV Memory Stick 1 POWER 2 PAGE1 19 3 MEM MIX
387. i SOUND MENU 114 e PB ZOOM 67 ZOOM 154 Index A B I J K L R AC adaptor 12 i LINK 168 Recording time Adjusting viewfinder 23 Image protection 158 Remaining battery time Audio dubbing Image quality mode 133 Aiseee 27 AUDIO MIX INDEX Multiple display 152 Remaining tape indicator 27 Audio mode InfoLITHIUM battery 15 Remote commander 203 AUTO 5 115 Infrared rays emitter 29 control jack LANC A V connecting cable ane BACK LIGHT 28 Labelling a cassette Battery pack ELANGO Beep LCD screen BOUNCE LUMINANCEKEY Self diagnosis display 176 C D Mon Self timer 31 138 Camera chromakey Main sound Skip scan Ree Carl Zeiss lens si Manual focus ute Slide show Cassette MEMOTY Memory chromakey 139 Slow playback Charging battery Memory luminancekey 139 SLOW SHUTTER Charging manganese lithium Memory mix STEADYSHOT battery Memory overlap Stereo tape ClOcK set 125 Memory PB
388. in sound 2 Right sound Sub sound You cannot record dual sound programmes on 166 your camcorder COPY INHIBIT 12
389. ion does not work The write protect tab on the Memory Stick is set to LOCK gt Set the tab to write 127 The battery pack is dead Install a charged battery pack or use the AC adaptor instead of the battery pack p 12 15 17 continued on the following page 1 173 Troubleshooting Others Symptom Cause and or Corrective Actions The title is not recorded The tape has no cassette memory gt Use a tape with cassette memory 105 165 The cassette memory is full Erase another title 108 The tape is set to prevent accidental erasure gt Slide the write protect tab so that red portion is not visible p 18 Nothing is recorded in that position on the tape gt Superimpose the title to the recorded position 105 The cassette label is not recorded The tape has no cassette memory gt Use a tape with cassette memory 111 165 The cassette memory is full gt Erase some titles 108 The tape is set to prevent accidental erasure gt Slide the write protect tab so that red portion is not visible p 18 While editing using the i LINK cable DV connecting cable recording picture cannot be monitored Remove the i LINK cable DV connecting cable and connect it again p 80 Digital program editing does not function
390. iquid get inside the casing unplug your 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 you are not using your camcorder Do not wrap your camcorder with a towel for example and operate it Doing so might cause heat to build up inside Keep your camcorder away from strong magnetic fields or mechanical vibration Do not touch the LCD screen with a sharp pointed object 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 On handling tapes e Do not insert anything into the small holes on the rear of the cassette These holes are used to sense the type and thickness of the tape and if the recording tab is in or out Do not open the tape protect cover or touch the tape Avoid touching or damaging the terminals To remove dust clean the terminals with a soft cloth Camcorder care Remove the tape and periodically turn on the power operate the CAMERA and VCR sections and play back a tape for about 3 minutes when your camcorder is not to be used for a long time e Clean the lens with a soft brush to remove dust If there are fingerprints on the lens remove them with a soft cloth
391. is not adjusted gt Adjust the viewfinder lens 23 The SteadyShot function does not work e STEADYSHOT is set to OFF in the menu settings gt Set it to ON 114 The autofocusing function does not work e FOCUS is set to MANUAL gt Set it to AUTO 63 Shooting conditions not suitable for autofocus gt Set FOCUS to MANUAL to focus manually 63 The fader function does not work The digital effect function is working gt Cancel it 54 A vertical band appears when you shoot a subject such as lights or a candle flame against a dark background The contrast between the subject and background is too high This is not a malfunction A vertical band appears when you shoot a very bright subject This is not a malfunction Some tiny white spots appear in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen Slow shutter low lux or Super NightShot mode is activated This is not a malfunction 170 Troubleshooting Symptom Cause and or Corrective Actions An unknown picture is displayed in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen If 10 minutes elapse after you set the POWER switch to CAMERA or DEMO MODE is set to ON in the menu settings without a cassette inserted your camcorder automatically starts the demonstration gt Insert a cassette or press the LCD screen The demonstration stops You can also cancel DEMO MODE p 119 Th
392. k Your camcorder can also take in moving picture data through the input connector and record it as a still image on a Memory Stick Before operation Insert a recorded mini DV tape and a Memory Stick into your camcorder 1 Set the POWER switch to VCR 2 Press gt The picture recorded on the mini DV tape is played back 3 Keep pressing PHOTO lightly until the picture from the mini DV tape freezes CAPTURE appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder Recording does not start yet 4 Press PHOTO deeper The image displayed on the screen will be recorded on a Memory Stick Recording is complete when the bar scroll indicator disappears mini DV mini DV Ha Memory Stick Ha Memory Stick
393. l capacity gt Erase unnecessary images and record again 159 The Memory Stick is not inserted Insert a Memory Stick 130 The Memory Stick formatted incorrectly is inserted gt Format the Memory Stick or use another Memory Stick p 117 The write protect tab on the Memory Stick is set to LOCK gt Set the tab to write 127 The image cannot be deleted The image is protected gt Cancel image protection 158 The write protect tab on the Memory Stick is set to LOCK gt Set the tab to write 127 You cannot format the Memory Stick The write protect tab on the Memory Stick is set to LOCK gt Set the tab to write 127 Deleting all the images cannot be carried out The write protect tab on the Memory Stick is set to LOCK gt Set the tab to write 127 You cannot protect the image The write protect tab on the Memory Stick is set to LOCK gt Set the tab to write 127 The image to protect is not played back gt Press INDEX to play back the image 152 You cannot write a print mark on the still image The write protect tab on the Memory Stick is set to LOCK gt Set the tab to write 127 The image to write a print mark is not played back gt Press or INDEX to play back the image 152 The photo save funct
394. l images from a mini DV tape Ph to SAVE 148 Viewing a still picture Memory photo 150 Enlarging still images recorded on Memory Stick s Memory PB ZOOM 154 Playing back images continuously SLIDE SHOW 156 Preventing accidental erasure Image protection 158 Deleting images a Writing print mark PRINT MARK 162 Additional Information Using the 163 Usable cassettes 165 About i LINK Troubleshooting 4 Self diagnosis display Warning indicators and messages Using your camcorder abroad s Maintenance information and precautions 189 Specifications 0 196 Quick Reference Identifying the parts and 198 Quick Function Guide 5 8 1
395. l misoperation If you use another Sony VCR in the Commander mode VTR 2 we recommend changing the commander mode or covering the sensor of the VCR with black paper 204 VTR 2 1 2 Sony Bo Sony VTR 2 Identifying th
396. lect REC if the button to cancel recording pause is Select PB if the button to cancel recording pause is 3 Setting your camcorder and the VCR to face each other Locate the infrared ray emitter of your camcorder and face it towards the remote sensor of the VCR Set the devices about 30 cm 11 7 8 in apart and remove any obstacles between the devices KBM PAUSE REC 3 30
397. local authorized Sony service facility and inform them of the 5 digit code example E 61 10 If you are unable to rectify the problem even if you try corrective actions a few times contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility English Warning indicators and messages If indicators and messages appear in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen check the following See the page in parentheses for more information The indicators and messages are displayed in yellow Warning indicators The still image is protected Slow flashing e The still image is protected 158 Warning indicator as to file Slow flashing The file is corrupted The file is unreadable Self diagnosis display p 176 Moisture condensation has occurred Fast flashing Eject the cassette turn off your camcorder and leave it for about 1 hour with the cassette compartment open p 189 100 0021 O 21 00 Warning indicator as to NX Memory Stick Slow flashing No Memory Stick is inserted p 130 Fast flashing e The Memory Stick is not readable with your camcorder p 117 You need to eject the cassette Slow flashing e The write protect tab on the cassette is out red p 18 Fast flashing Moisture condensation has occurred p 189 The tape has run out 18 36 Warning indicators as to Memory Stick Fast flashin
398. low shutter Old movie Bounce The following functions do not work in the low lux mode Digital effect Memory overlap Overlap Wipe Dot While setting the NIGHTSHOT to ON the PROGRAM AE function does not work The indicator flashes While shooting in the memory camera mode the low lux and sports lesson modes do not work The indicator flashes FN EXIT PROGRAM AUTO PROGRAM AE
399. ly dead and cannot be recharged gt Replace with a new battery pack 15 The battery is dead gt Use a charged battery pack 12 15 The power goes off although the battery remaining indicator indicates that the battery pack has enough power to operate gt Charge the battery pack fully again so that the indication on the battery remaining indicator is correct p 12 The cassette cannot be removed from the holder The power source is disconnected gt Connect it firmly p 15 17 The battery is dead gt Use a charged battery pack 12 15 The 8 and amp indicators flash and no functions except for cassette ejection work Moisture condensation has occurred gt Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at least 1 hour to acclimatize p 189 Troubleshooting Symptom Cause and or Corrective Actions Cl indicator does not appear when using a tape with cassette memory The gold plated connector of the tape is dirty or dusty gt Clean the gold plated connector 167 Remaining tape indicator is not displayed The REMAIN is set to AUTO in the menu settings gt Set it to ON to always display the remaining tape indicator p 114 When operating using the Memory Stick Symptom Cause and or Corrective Actions Recording does not function The Memory Stick has already been recorded to its ful
400. m inside the and viewfinder with a commercially available blower 3 In the reverse way of 1 attach the eyecup Then replace the screws 1 20 Q 4 20 2 3 1 A Notes Do not drop or bend the eyecup shaft careful when handling the eyecup Charging the manganese lithium battery in your camcorder Your camcorder is supplied with a manganese lithium battery installed so as to retain the date and time etc regardless of the setting of the POWER switch The manganese lithium battery is always charged as long as you are using your camcorder The battery however will get discharged gradually if you do not use your camcorder It will be completely discharged in about three mon
401. n to FN Press EXIT If the capacity of the Memory Stick becomes full NI FULL appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder and you cannot record still pictures on this Memory Stick Note on using the video flash light not supplied The video flash light does not work in the multi screen mode FN EXIT Memory Stick NI FULL Stick suogersdo 2 5 Mown AINS Aiowayy 137 Recording still images Memory Stick Memory photo recording Self timer memory photo recording You can make a memory photo recording with the self timer This mode is useful when you want to record yourself 1 Set the POWER switch to MEMORY Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the right unlock position 2 Press FN then select PAGE3 PAGE3 screen appears 3 Press SELFTIMER in the standby mode The Q self time
402. on 2 Press INDEX on your camcorder or the Remote Commander to display the index 3 Press GY MARK The screen to write a print mark appears 4 Press the image you want to write a print mark The BY appears on the selected image To return to FN Press EXIT To cancel writing print marks Press the image you want to cancel the print mark The 3 on the selected image disappears If the write protect tab on the Memory Stick is set to LOCK You cannot write print marks on still images MARK DPOF Memory Stick 1 POWER MEMORY LOCK
403. onnecting cable to the video output jack and the white or the red plug to the audio output jack on the VCR or the TV When the white plug is connected the left channel audio is output and when the red plug is connected the right channel audio is output Connect using an S video cable not supplied to obtain high quality pictures With this connection you do not need to connect the yellow video plug of the A V connecting cable Connect an S video cable not supplied to the 5 VIDEO jacks of both your camcorder and the VCR This connection produces higher quality DV format pictures KBM 6 REC 8
404. ote Commander Using the touch panel 1 In the playback mode press FN and select PAGES 2 Press DATA CODE DATACODE DOFF 3 Select CAM DATA or DATE DATA then press OK 4 Press EXIT Using the Remote Commander Press DATA CODE button on the Remote Commander in the playback mode The display changes as follows date time various settings SteadyShot exposure white balance gain shutter speed aperture value no indicator Not to display various settings Set DATA CODE to DATE in the menu settings using the Remote Commander p 114 DISPLAY TOUCH PANEL DISPLAY DISPLAY TOUCH PANEL
405. oving the power source The AUDIO MIX COMMANDER HiFi SOUND WHT BAL items are returned to their default settings The other menu items are held in memory even when the battery is removed uno Huizong 4 1 119 POWER POWER PROGRAM AE 57 MEMORY P EFFECT VCR 52 WHT BAL 45 MEMORY AUTO SHTR ON
406. power adaptor 1 Mains lead 1 p 12 3 DK 115 Connecting cord 1 17 4 NP FS11 battery pack 1 p 12 15 R6 size AA battery for Remote Commander 2 p 204 PC serial cable 1 p 153 Memory Stick 1 p 127 A V connecting cable 1 p 39 IN Lens 1 21 10 Application softw PictureGear 4 1 Lite CD ROM 1 p 153 Battery terminal cover 1 p 15 Cleaning cloth 1 p 190 1 12 RMT 811 1 203 AC VF10 1 1 12 DK 115 1 17 11 1 12 15 R6 2 204 1 153 Memory Stick 1 127 1 39 1 21
407. ppears H PHOTO SAVE To duplicate still pictures p 148 VCR 8 N CM SEARCH To search using cassette memory 71 VCR OFF To search without using cassette memory TITLEERASE To erase the title you have superimposed VCR 5 108 CAMERA TITLE DSPL ON To display the title you have superimposed VCR OFF Not to display the title f TAPE TITLE To label a cassette p 111 VCR CAMERA ERASE ALL To erase all the data in cassette memory p 112 VCR CAMERA Notes on formatting e Memory Stick supplied with your camcorder has been formatted at factory Formatting with your camcorder is not required Do not turn the POWER switch or press any button while FORMATTING is displayed e You cannot format the Memory Stick if the write protect tab on the Memory Stick is set to LOCK Format again if the message lt appears Format the Memory Stick when lt FORMAT ERROR is displayed Formatting erases all information on the Memory Stick Check the contents of the Memory Stick before formatting e Formatting erases sample images the Memory Stick e Formatting erases the protected image data on the Memory Stick 4 MOSOHeLOA 117 Changing the menu settings POWER Icon item Mode Meaning switch REC MODE sP To record in the SP Standard Pla
408. r indicator appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder 4 Press PHOTO deeper Self timer starts counting down from 10 with a beep sound In the last two seconds of the countdown the beep sound gets faster then recording starts automatically Memory Stick 1 POWER MEMORY LOCK 2 3 SELFTIMER 4
409. r camcorder gt Remove the cassette and insert it again then operate your camcorder 174 Troubleshooting Symptom Cause and or Corrective Actions No function works though the power Disconnect the Connecting plate of the AC adaptor or remove is on the battery then reconnect it in about 1 minute Turn the power on p 15 17 If the functions still do not work press the RESET button using a sharp pointed object If you press the RESET button all the settings including the date and time return to the default p 201 The buttons do not appear on the The DISPLAY TOUCH PANEL button is pressed touch panel gt Press the LCD screen lightly gt Press the DISPLAY button on your camcorder or the Remote Commander p 35 The buttons on the LCD screen do gt Adjust the screen CALIBRATION 192 not work The indicators appear mirror The mirror mode is activated reversed in the viewfinder or on the This is not a malfunction TV screen While charging the battery pack the Remove the battery pack and install it again CHARGE lamp flashes Something is wrong with the battery pack gt Please contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility 1 175 176 Self diagnosis display Your camcorder has a self diagnosis display function This function displays the
410. r 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 with VIDEO AUDIO input jack The following shows TV colour systems used overseas PAL system Australia Austria Belgium China Czech Republic Denmark Finland Germany Great Britain Holland Hong Kong Italy Kuwait Malaysia New Zealand Norway Portugal Singapore Slovak Republic 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 France Guyana Hungary Iran Iraq Monaco Poland 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 Select WORLD TIME in the menu settings See page 114 for more information 188
411. rded on Memory Stick s by your camcorder conform with the Design Rules for Camera File Systems universal standard established by the JEIDA Japan Electronic Industry Development Association On your camcorder you cannot play back still images recorded on other equipment DCR TRV890E TRV900 TRV900E or DSC D700 D770 that does not conform to this universal standard These models are not sold in some areas If you cannot use the Memory Stick that is used with other equipment format it with this camcorder p 117 However formatting erases all information on the Memory Stick Memory Stick and are trademarks of Sony Corporation e Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries e Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Computer Inc 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 Memory Stick Memory Stick s
412. rder p 93 LCD L BRT NORMAL set the brightness on the LCD screen normal VCR CAMERA BRIGHT To brighten the LCD screen MEMORY LCD COLOUR To adjust the colour on the LCD screen with VCR CAMERA MEMORY Low intensity lt high intensity Note on NTSC PB When you play back a tape on a Multi System TV select the best mode while viewing the picture on the TV Notes LCD B L e When you use power sources other than the battery pack BRIGHT is automatically selected e You cannot select BRIGHT when you use NP F10 FS11 battery pack 116 Changing the menu settings POWER Icon item Mode Meaning switch CONTINUOUS OFF Not to record continuously MEMORY MULTISCRN To record 9 pictures continuously 136 QUALITY FINE To record still pictures in the fine image quality VCR mode using the Memory Stick MEMORY STANDARD To record still pictures in the standard image quality mode using the Memory Stick SLIDE SHOW To play back all the images as a slide show MEMORY p 156 DELETE ALL To delete all the unprotected images p 161 MEMORY FORMAT To format the inserted Memory Stick MEMORY 1 Select FORMAT and press EXEC 2 Select OK and press EXEC 3 Select EXECUTE and press EXEC FORMATTING flashes on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder Once formatting is completed COMPLETE a
413. rding Self timer tape photo recording You can make a tape photo recording with the self timer You can also operate using the Remote Commander 1 Set the POWER switch to CAMERA 2 Press FN and select 19 3 Press SELFTIMER The self timer indicator appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder 4 Press PHOTO deeper Self timer starts counting down from 10 with a beep sound In the last two seconds of the countdown the beep sound gets faster then the recording starts automatically 4 ZEA To cancel the self timer tape photo recording Press SELETIMER so that the indicator disappears from the LCD screen or the viewfinder while your camcorder is in the standby mode You cannot cancel the self timer tape photo recording using the Remote Commander Note The self timer tape photo recording mode is automatically cancelled when The self timer tape photo recording is finished The POWER switch is set to OFF or VCR
414. re operation If you change the Memory Stick during operation The slide show does not operate If you change the Memory Stick be sure to follow the steps again from the beginning SLIDE SHOW lt gt END PAUSE gt END PAGE1 EXIT 4 Memory Stick
415. red e Never leave your camcorder exposed to temperatures above 60 C 140 F such as ina car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight b Do not place your camcorder so as to point the viewfinder or the LCD screen toward the sun The inside of the viewfinder or LCD screen may be damaged c a b 99 99
416. s 2 Press ERASE ALL All the programme marks flash on the LCD screen 3 Press EXEC The settings are cancelled To cancel erasing all programmes Press CANCEL in step 3 To finish making programmes Press END The programme is stored in memory until the tape is ejected On a blank portion of the tape You cannot set IN or OUT on a blank portion of the tape If there is a blank portion between the IN point and the OUT point on the tape The time code may not be displayed correctly OUT IN 1 UNDO 2 2 1 VIDEO EDIT Etc B 2 ERASE ALL 2 5 3 5
417. s The title search function may not work correctly To superimpose a title See page 105 Ha 59 oo e 69 105 Searching a recording by date Date search You can automatically search for the point where the recording date changes and start playback from that point Use a tape with cassette memory for convenience You need the Remote Commander for this operation Use this function to check where recording dates change or to edit th
418. s Use the viewfinder placing your eye against its eyecup screen p 33 Set the POWER switch to while pressing the small green button Press OPEN to open the NOTE Do not pick up your camcorder by holding the viewfinder the LCD panel the battery pack or the jack cover 4 Monitoring the playback picture the LCD Set the POWER switch to CAMERA while pressing the small green button The power lamp lights up Press START STOP Your camcorder starts recording To stop recording press START STOP again POWER LOCK Press lt lt of the touch panel to rewind the tape Press gt of the touch panel to start playback gt n NOTE When using the touch panel press operation buttons lightly with your thumb supporting the LCD screen from the backside of it Do not press the LCD screen with sharp pointed objects such as pens 2199 ou 1
419. s a monaural type Connect the yellow plug of the A V connecting cable to the video input jack and the white or the red plug to the audio input jack on the VCR or the TV When the white plug is connected the left channel audio is output and when the red plug is connected the right channel audio is output Connect using an S video cable not supplied to obtain high quality pictures With this connection you do not need to connect the yellow video plug of the A V connecting cable Connect an S video cable not supplied to the S VIDEO jacks of both your camcorder and the VCR This connection produces higher quality DV format pictures 8 HiB Hi8 Digital 8 VHS VHS SVIS S VHS 9 VHSC S VHSC Betamax DV mini DV DY DV
420. s completed MEMORY SET 7 QUALITY PHOTO SAVE mini DV mini DV Ha Memory Stick mini DV Memory Stick 1 POWER VCR 2 PAGE1 19 3 MENU PHOTO SAVE PHOTO BUTTON 4 DV Ha Memory Stick
421. s on the VCR using your camcorder as a player Pictures processed by the picture effect function Pictures processed by the picture effect function are not output through the amp DV IN OUT jack When you set the POWER switch to OFF or stop playing back The picture effect function is automatically canceled NEG ART SEPIA B amp W SOLARIZE 1 B FN PAGE1 19 2 MENU P EFFECT W 114 52 a a ie Se 9 EXIT
422. scenes recorded in the photo mode e Playing back on monaural sound or sub sound e Enlarging still images PICTURE EFFECT p 65 DIGITAL EFFECT p 66 Data code p 35 Zero set memory p 69 Title search p 71 Photo search p 75 Photo scan p 77 HiFi SOUND MENU p 114 PB ZOOM p 67 Memory PB ZOOM 154 207 208 NIGHTSHOT 29 57 57 e BACK LIGHT 28 57 57
423. search function does not work once you eject the cassette after you have recorded on the tape If you use a tape with cassette memory the end search function works even once you eject the cassette END SEARCH 1 FN PAGE1 19 2 END SCH 5 EXIT END SCH 165
424. sound is heard when playing back a tape The volume is turned to minimum gt Turn up the volume 33 e AUDIO MIX is set to ST2 in the menu settings gt Adjust AUDIO MIX p 114 Displaying the recorded date date search function does not work The tape has no cassette memory gt Use a tape with cassette memory 73 165 CM SEARCH is set to OFF in the menu settings gt Set it to ON 114 The tape has a blank portion in the recorded portion 165 continued on the following page 1 171 172 Troubleshooting Symptom Cause and or Corrective Actions The title search function does not work The tape has no cassette memory gt Use a tape with cassette memory 165 CM SEARCH is set to OFF in the menu settings gt Set it to ON p 114 There is no title in the tape gt Superimpose the titles 105 The tape has a blank portion in the recorded portion 165 The new sound added to the recorded tape is not heard e AUDIO MIX is set to ST1 side in the menu settings gt Adjust AUDIO MIX in the menu settings 114 The title is not displayed TITLE DSPL is set to OFF in the menu settings gt Set it to ON in the menu settings 114 Screen indicators are displayed on the screen gt Make the screen indicators disappear
425. stereo Video signal PAL colour CCIR standards Usable cassette Mini DV cassette with the Dy mark printed Tape speed SP Approx 18 81 mm s LP Approx 12 56 mm s Recording playback time using cassette DVM60 SP 1 hour LP 1 5 hours Fastforw ard rew ind time using cassette DVM60 Approx 3 min and 30 seconds View finder Electric viewfinder colour Image device 1 4 type CCD Charge Coupled Device Approx 800 000 pixels Effective Approx 400 000 pixels Lens Carl Zeiss Combined power zoom lens Filter diameter 30 mm 1 3 16 in 10x Optical 120x Digital Focal length 3 3 33 mm 5 32 15 16 in When converted to a 35 mm still camera 42 420 mm 1 11 16 16 5 8 in Colour temperature Auto HOLD Hold 8 Indoor 3200K 8 Outdoor 5800K Minimum illumination 5 lux F 1 7 0 lux in the NightShot mode Objects unable to be seen due to the dark can be shot with infrared lighting Input Output connectors S video input output input output auto switch 4 pin mini DIN Luminance signal 1 Vp p 75 ohms unbalanced sync negative Chrominance signal 0 3 Vp p 75 ohms unbalanced 196 Audio Video input output AV MINIJACK input output auto switch Video signal 1 Vp p 75 ohms unbalanced sync negative Audio signal 327 mV at output impedance more than 47 kilohms Input impedance with more than 47 kilohms Output impedance with less than 2 2 kilohms
426. t or gt gt o gt gt during playback To resume normal playback release the button To monitor the high speed picture while advancing or rewinding the tape skip scan Keep pressing lt lt 8 lt 4 lt while rewinding or p gt 5 PP while advancing the tape To resume rewinding or advancing release the button To view the picture at slow speed slow playback Press I gt on the Remote Commander during playback For slow playback in the reverse direction press lt then press on the Remote Commander To resume normal playback press gt To view the picture at double speed Press x2 on the Remote Commander during playback For double speed playback in the reverse direction press lt then press x2 on the Remote Commander To resume normal playback press To view the picture frame by frame Press lI on the Remote Commander in the playback pause mode For frame by frame playback in the reverse direction press To resume normal playback press gt B lt
427. t to start capturing images 5 Start capturing procedures on your personal computer The operation procedures depend on your personal computer and the software which you use For details on how to capture images refer to the instruction manual of your personal computer and the software AUDIO VIDEO S VIDEO VIDEO Signal flow i LINK DV 1 POWER VCR 2
428. ths if you do not use your camcorder at all Even if the manganese lithium battery is not charged it will not affect the camcorder operation To retain the date and time etc charge the battery if the battery is discharged OT POWER
429. tomatically stops near the zero point on the tape counter Your camcorder automatically returns to the recording stop mode 78 80 1 POWER VCR 2 Ha KBM 3 lt gt gt
430. tore a Memory Stick put it in its case Formatting the supplied Memory Stick Formatting with this camcorder is not required The Memory Stick has been formatted in the FAT format at factory Memory Stick supplied with your camcorder e Sample images are recorded in the Memory Stick p 142 Note that these images will be deleted if you format the Memory Stick Stick the supplied label on the labelling position to prevent the accidental erasure As for the labelling position see the illustration on the previous page Memory Stick s formatted by a computer Memory Stick s formatted by Windows OS or Macintosh computers do not have a guaranteed compatibility with this camcorder 128 Memory Stick e Memory Stick s Stick s Memory Stick
431. ub using the same VCR again you can skip steps 2 and 3 Using the Digital program editing function Operation 1 Make the programme p 90 Operation 2 Perform Digital program editing dubbing p 92 Step 1 Connecting the VCR You can connect either the A V connecting cable or the i LINK cable DV connecting cable When you use the A V connecting cable connect the devices as illustrated in page 78 When you use the i LINK cable DV connecting cable connect the devices as illustrated in page 80 Switch the order 1 81 2 82 86 87
432. ur camcorder unintentionally damaging your camcorder Note on the remaining battery time indicator The remaining battery time indicator on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder roughly indicates the recording time The indicator may not be correct depending on the conditions in which you are recording When you close the LCD panel and open it again it takes about 1 minute for the correct remaining battery time to be displayed Note on the battery terminal cover To protect the battery terminals install the battery terminal cover after the battery pack is removed
433. viewfinder CAMERA V OUT LCD To show the display on the TV screen LCD screen MEMORY and viewfinder REC LAMP To light up the camera recording lamp at the front of your camcorder MEMORY OFF To turn the camera recording lamp off so that the subject is not aware of the recording VIDEO EDIT To make programmes and perform Digital program VCR editing p 81 EDIT SET To adjust and set the synchronicity of your VCR camcorder and a VCR for dubbing in Digital program editing Notes on DEMO MODE e You cannot select DEMO MODE when a cassette is inserted in your camcorder DEMO is set to STBY Standby at the factory and the demonstration starts about 10 minutes after you have set the POWER switch to CAMERA without a cassette inserted To cancel the demonstration insert a cassette set the POWER switch to other than CAMERA or set DEMO MODE to OFF If you press the touch panel during the demonstration the demonstration stops for a while then it starts again after about 10 minutes When NIGHTSHOT is set to ON the NIGHTSHOT indicator appears in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen and you cannot select DEMO MODE in the menu settings Note If you press DISPLAY TOUCH PANEL with DISPLAY set to V OUT LCD in the menu settings the picture from a TV or VCR will not appear on the LCD screen even when your camcorder is connected to outputs on the TV or VCR In more than 5 minutes after rem
434. viewfinder until it clicks and then turn the LCD panel over and move it back to your camcorder body with the LCD screen facing out p 34 The LCD screen is turned off 2 Press the LCD screen EXPOSURE OK and FADER only in CAMERA mode appear 3 Select the desired item then press OK EXPOSURE adjust the exposure by pressing FADER press FADER until the desired fader mode is displayed p 49 The indicator changes as follows FADER FADER BOUNCE MONOTONE OVERLAP WIPE DOT no indicator In CAMERA mode CAMERA In the memory camera mode B make the buttons the LCD screen disappear Press OK 1 34
435. witch to MEMORY Make sure that the LOCK is set to the right unlock position 2 Press OPEN to open the LCD panel Operation buttons appear on the LCD screen You can switch the memory playback memory camera mode by pressing PLAY You can also use the Remote Commander for this operation 3 Press FN Operation buttons appear on the LCD screen 4 Press PAGE2 to go to PAGE2 Operation buttons appear on the LCD screen 5 Press PAGE3 to go to PAGES Operation buttons appear on the LCD screen 6 Press a desired operation item Refer to relevant pages for each function 3 6 In the memory camera mode PAGE INDEX PAGEQ PAGES Memory Stick 1 POWER MEMORY LOCK 2
436. with a tripod N S LIGHT ON To use the NightShot Light function p 29 CAMERA OFF To cancel the NightShot Light function MEMORY Notes on the SteadyShot function The SteadyShot function will not correct excessive camera shake Attachment of a conversion lens not supplied may influence the SteadyShot function If you cancel the SteadyShot function The SteadyShot off indicator appears Your camcorder prevents excessive compensation for camera shake uno HulziwoysnD 4 1 115 Changing the menu settings POWER Icon item Mode Meaning switch HiFi SOUND STEREO To play back a stereo tape or dual sound track tape VCR with main and sub sound 1 To play back a stereo tape with the left sound or a dual sound tape with main sound 2 To play back a stereo tape with the right sound or a dual sound track tape with sub sound AUDIO MIX To adjust the balance between the stereo 1 and VCR stereo 2 p 103 STi ST2 NTSC PB ON PALTV To play back a tape recorded in the NTSC colour VCR system on a PAL system TV NTSC 4 43 To play back a tape recorder in the NTSC colour system TV with the NTSC 4 43 mode A V DV OUT OFF To output digital images in analog format using VCR your camcorder ON To output analog images in digital format using your camco
437. y mode VCR LP To increase the recording time to 1 5 times the SP CAMERA mode AUDIO MODE 12BIT To record in the 12 bit mode two stereo sounds VCR 16BIT To record in the 16 bit mode the one stereo sound CAMERA with high quality SREM AIN AUTO To display the remaining tape bar VCR e for about 8 seconds after your camcorder is turned CAMERA on and calculates the remaining amount of tape e for about 8 seconds after a cassette is inserted and your camcorder calculates the remaining amount of tape e for about 8 seconds after the playback button B gt is pressed in VCR mode e for about 8 seconds after DISPLAY TOUCH PANEL is pressed to display the screen indicators for the period of tape rewinding forwarding picture search in VCR mode ON To always display the remaining tape indicator DATA CODE DATE CAM display date time and various settings during VCR playback DATE To display date and time during playback Using the Remote Commander only Notes on the LP mode When you record a tape in the LP mode on your camcorder we recommend playing the tape on your camcorder When you play back the tape on other camcorders or VCRs noise may occur in pictures or sound When you record in the LP mode we recommend using a Sony Excellence Master mini DV cassette so that you can get the most out of your camcorder e You cannot make audio dubbing a tape recorded in the LP mode Use the SP mode
438. y not be displayed properly or the search functions may not work correctly Not to make any blank portion on the tape press END SEARCH to return to the end of the recorded portion before you begin the next recording when you have ejected the cassette while recording you have played back the tape in VCR mode If there is a blank portion or discontinuous signal on your tape re record from the beginning to the end of the tape concerning above When you record using a digital video camera recorder without a cassette memory function on a tape recorded by one with the cassette memory function the same result may occur mark on the cassette The memory capacity of tapes marked with is 4KB Your camcorder can accommodate up to 16KB 16KB tape is marked with CI 16K Mini sc This is the Mini DV mark Cassette This is the Cassette Memory mark These are trademarks DV DV He 8 Hi E Hi8 B Digital 8 WHS VHS 9 VHSC SVIS S VHS S VHSC 8 Betamax DV DV DV
439. your camcorder 2 Prepare the VCR for recording Set the input selector to LINE Refer to the operating instructions of the VCR 3 Set the POWER switch to VCR 4 Play back the recorded tape on your camcorder 5 Start recording on the VCR A Signal flow When you have finished dubbing a tape Press on both your camcorder and the VCR You can connect one VCR only using the i LINK cable DV connecting cable The following functions do not work during digital editing Digital effect zoom Picture effect You can use your camcorder as a recorder You can use your camcorder as a player or recorder without changing the connection If you record playback pause picture with the B DV IN OUT jack The recorded picture becomes rough And when you play back the picture using the other video equipment the picture may jitter not supplied i LINK DV i LINK DV DV IN OUT DV IN OUT

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