Sony Camcorder CCD TR517 User Manual
3-868-320-11 (1)  
Video Camera  
Recorder  
Operating Instructions  
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly,  
and retain it for future reference.  
Owner’s Record  
The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the  
serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers  
whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.  
Model No. CCD-TR517  
Model No. AC-L  
Serial No.  
Serial No.  
CCD-TR517  
©1999 Sony Corporation  
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Table of contents  
Quick Start Guide ............................. 4  
Editing  
Dubbing a tape ...................................... 38  
Getting started  
Using this manual ................................... 6  
Checking supplied accessories.............. 7  
Step 1 Preparing the power supply ..... 8  
Installing the battery pack .............. 8  
Charging the battery pack............... 9  
Connecting to a wall outlet ........... 13  
Step 2 Inserting a cassette ................... 14  
Customizing Your Camcorder  
Changing the menu settings................ 39  
Resetting the date and time ................. 43  
Additional Information  
Playback modes..................................... 45  
Changing the lithium battery in your  
camcorder ........................................ 46  
Troubleshooting .................................... 48  
Self-diagnosis display........................... 51  
Warning indicators and messages...... 52  
Using your camcorder abroad ............ 53  
Maintenance information and  
precautions ...................................... 54  
Specifications ......................................... 58  
Recording – Basics  
Recording a picture............................... 15  
Shooting backlit subjects  
(BACK LIGHT) ........................ 18  
Shooting in the dark  
(NightShot) ............................... 19  
Superimposing the date and time  
on pictures ................................ 20  
Checking the recording  
– EDITSEARCH / Rec Review ..... 21  
Quick Reference  
Identifying the parts and controls ...... 59  
Quick Function Guide .......................... 65  
Index ....................................................... 66  
Playback – Basics  
Connections for playback .................... 22  
Playing back a tape ............................... 23  
Advanced Recording  
Operations  
Using the wide mode ........................... 25  
Using the fader function ...................... 27  
Using special effects  
– Picture effect................................. 29  
Using the PROGRAM AE function .... 30  
Adjusting the exposure manually ...... 32  
Focusing manually................................ 33  
Superimposing a title ........................... 34  
Making your own titles ........................ 36  
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Quick Start Guide  
This chapter introduces you to the basic features of your  
camcorder. See the page in parentheses “( )” for more  
information.  
Connecting the power cord (p. 13)  
Use the battery pack when using your camcorder outdoors (p. 8).  
Open the DC IN  
jack cover.  
Connect the plug with  
its v mark facing up.  
AC power adaptor (supplied)  
Inserting a cassette (p. 14)  
1Slide EJECT in the  
2Insert a cassette  
into the cassette  
compartment  
3Close the cassette  
compartment by  
pressing the  
direction of the arrow  
while pressing the  
small blue button.  
mark  
with its window  
facing out.  
on the cassette  
compartment. The  
cassette compartment  
automatically goes  
down.  
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Recording a picture (p. 15)  
2Turn STANDBY to STANDBY. The  
1Set the POWER switch to CAMERA  
picture appears in the viewfinder.  
while pressing  
POWER  
K
the small green  
button.  
CAMERA  
OFF  
(CHARGE)  
PLAYER  
START/STOP  
3Press the red button. Your camcorder  
starts recording. To stop recording,  
press the red button again.  
K
START/STOP  
Viewfinder  
Use the viewfinder placing your eye against its  
eyecup.  
Monitoring the playback picture in the  
viewfinder (p. 23)  
1Set the POWER switch to PLAYER  
2Press m to rewind the tape.  
while pressing  
POWER  
REW  
the small green  
button.  
CAMERA  
OFF  
(CHARGE)  
3Press N to start playback.  
PLAYER  
PLAY  
NOTE  
Do not pick up your camcorder by holding  
the viewfinder or the battery pack.  
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— 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 TV color systems  
TV color systems differ from country to country. To view your recordings on a TV, you  
need an NTSC system-based TV.  
Copyright precautions  
Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted.  
Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the provision of the  
copyright laws.  
Precautions on camcorder care  
•The viewfinder is 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 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 repaired [a].  
•Never leave your camcorder exposed to temperatures above 140°F (60°C ), such as in a  
car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight [b].  
•Do not place your camcorder so as to point the viewfinder toward the sun. The inside  
of the viewfinder may be damaged [c].  
[a]  
[b]  
[c]  
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Checking supplied accessories  
Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder.  
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2
3
4
5
1 AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power adaptor  
4 A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 22)  
(1), Power cord (1) (p. 9)  
5 Shoulder strap (1) (p. 61)  
2 NP-F330 battery pack (1) (p. 8, 9)  
3 CR2025 lithium battery (1) (p. 46)  
The lithium battery is already installed  
in your camcorder.  
Contents of the recording cannot be compensated if recording or playback is not  
made due to a malfunction of the camcorder, video tape, etc.  
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Step 1 Preparing the power supply  
Installing the battery pack  
Install the battery pack to use your camcorder outdoors.  
Slide the battery pack down until it clicks.  
To remove the battery pack  
Slide the battery pack out in the direction of the arrow while pressing BATT  
RELEASE down.  
BATT RELEASE  
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 your camcorder unintentionally, damaging your camcorder.  
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Step 1 Preparing the power supply  
Charging the battery pack  
Use the battery pack after charging it for your camcorder.  
Your camcorder operates only with the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (L series).  
(1) Open the DC IN jack cover and connect the AC power adaptor supplied with  
your camcorder to the DC IN jack with the plug’s v mark facing up.  
(2) Connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor.  
(3) Connect the power cord to a wall outlet.  
(4) Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHARGE). Charging begins. The remaining  
battery time is indicated in minutes on the display window.  
When the remaining battery indicator changes to u, normal chargeis completed. To  
fully charge the battery (full charge), leave the battery pack attached for about 1 hour  
after normal charge is completed until FULL appears in the display window. Fully  
charging the battery allows you to use the battery longer than usual.  
POWER  
4
CAMERA  
OFF  
(CHARGE)  
PLAYER  
1
2
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Step 1 Preparing the power supply  
Notes  
•Prevent metallic objects from coming into contact with the metal parts of the DC plug  
of the AC power adaptor. This may cause a short-circuit, damaging the AC power  
adaptor.  
•Keep the battery pack dry.  
•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.  
Remaining battery time indicator  
The remaining battery time indicator in the display window roughly indicates the  
recording time.  
Battery pack  
The battery pack is charged a little before it leaves the factory.  
Until your camcorder calculates the actual remaining battery time  
“– – – – min” appears in the display window.  
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Step 1 Preparing the power supply  
Charging time  
Battery pack  
Full charge (Normal charge)  
NP-F330 (supplied)  
NP-F530/F550  
NP-F730/F730H/F750  
NP-F930/F950  
NP-F960  
150 (90)  
210 (150)  
300 (240)  
390 (330)  
420 (360)  
Approximate number of minutes to charge an empty battery pack  
Recording time  
Battery pack  
NP-F330 (supplied)  
NP-F530  
NP-F550  
NP-F730  
NP-F730H/F750  
NP-F930  
NP-F950  
Continuous*  
170 (160)  
305 (275)  
340 (305)  
625 (560)  
710 (640)  
975 (875)  
1080 (970)  
1260 (1135)  
Typical**  
95 (90)  
165 (150)  
185 (165)  
345 (310)  
390 (350)  
535 (480)  
595 (535)  
695 (625)  
NP-F960  
Approximate number of minutes when you use a fully charged battery  
Numbers in parentheses “( )” indicate the time using a normally charged battery.  
*
Approximate continuous recording time at 77°F (25°C). 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  
Battery pack  
NP-F330 (supplied)  
NP-F530  
NP-F550  
NP-F730  
NP-F730H/F750  
NP-F930  
180 (160)  
325 (295)  
360 (325)  
665 (600)  
750 (680)  
1035 (930)  
1140 (1030)  
1330 (1195)  
NP-F950  
NP-F960  
Approximate number of minutes when you use a fully charged battery  
Numbers in parentheses “( )” indicate the time using a normally charged battery. The  
battery life will be shorter if you use your camcorder in a cold environment.  
After charging the battery pack  
Disconnect the AC power adaptor from the DC IN jack on your camcorder.  
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Step 1 Preparing the power supply  
Note on the remaining battery time indicator during recording  
The indicator may not be correct, depending on the conditions in which you are  
recording.  
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 (L series). Your camcorder operates only with the  
“InfoLITHIUM” battery. “InfoLITHIUM” L series battery packs have the  
mark.  
“InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.  
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Step 1 Preparing the power supply  
Connecting to a wall outlet  
When you use your camcorder for a long time, we recommend that you power it from a  
wall outlet using the AC power adaptor.  
(1) Open the DC IN jack cover, and connect the AC power adaptor to the DC IN  
jack on your camcorder with the plug’s v mark facing up.  
(2) Connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor.  
(3) Connect the power cord to a wall outlet.  
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2, 3  
PRECAUTION  
The set is not disconnected from the AC power source (house current) as long as it is  
connected to the wall outlet, even if the set itself has been turned off.  
Notes  
•The AC power adaptor can supply power even if the battery pack is attached to your  
camcorder.  
•The DC IN jack has “source priority”. This means that the battery pack cannot supply  
any power if the power cord is connected to the DC IN jack, even when the power  
cord is not plugged into a wall outlet.  
Using a car battery  
Use Sony DC Adaptor/Charger (not supplied).  
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Step 2 Inserting a cassette  
(1) Prepare the power supply (p. 8).  
(2) Slide EJECT in the direction of the arrow while pressing the small blue button.  
The cassette compartment automatically lifts up and opens.  
(3) Insert a cassette with its window facing out and the tab on the cassette up.  
(4) Close the cassette compartment by pressing the  
mark on the cassette  
compartment. The cassette compartment automatically goes down.  
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3
4
To eject a cassette  
Slide EJECT in the direction of the arrow while pressing the small blue button.  
Note  
Do not press the cassette compartment down. Doing so may cause malfunction.  
To prevent accidental erasure  
Slide the write-protect tab on the cassette to expose the red mark.  
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— Recording – Basics —  
Recording a picture  
Your camcorder automatically focuses for you.  
(1) Installthepowersourceandinsertacassette.See“Step1”and“Step2”for  
moreinformation(p.8to14).  
(2) SetthePOWERswitchtoCAMERAwhilepressingthesmallgreenbutton.The  
lenscoveropens.  
(3) Turn STANDBY to STANDBY.  
(4) Press START/STOP. Your camcorder starts recording. The “REC” indicator  
appears.Thecamerarecordinglamplocatedonthefrontofyourcamcorder  
lights up. To stop recording, press START/STOP again.  
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2
POWER  
CAMERA  
K
SP  
STBY 0:00:00  
40min  
OFF  
(CHARGE)  
PLAYER  
START/STOP  
4
SP  
REC 0:00:01  
40min  
K
START/STOP  
Microphone  
Camera recording  
lamp  
Note  
Fasten the grip strap firmly. Do not touch the built-in microphone during recording.  
To enable smooth transition  
You can make the transition between the last scene you recorded and the next scene  
smooth as long as you do not eject the cassette. When you exchange the battery pack in  
the recording mode, set STANDBY to LOCK.  
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, turn STANDBY down and up  
again. To start recording, press START/STOP.  
To set the counter to 0:00:00  
Press COUNTER RESET (p. 62).  
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Recording a picture  
After recording  
(1) Turn STANDBY down to LOCK.  
(2) Ejectthecassette.  
(3) Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHARGE).  
To record pictures with the viewfinder – adjusting the  
viewfinder  
Adjust the viewfinder lens to your eyesight so that the indicators in the viewfinder  
come into sharp focus.  
Lift up the viewfinder and move the viewfinder lens adjustment lever.  
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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)  
W
T
W
W
T
T
Zoom greater than 20× is performed digitally. To activate digital zoom, select the digital  
zoom power in D ZOOM in the menu settings. (p. 39)  
The picture quality deteriorates as the picture is processed digitally.  
W
T
The right side of the bar shows  
the digital zooming zone.  
The digital zooming zone appears  
when you select the digital zoom  
power in D ZOOM in the menu  
settings.  
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 2 feet 5/8 inch (about 80 cm)  
away from the lens surface in the telephoto position, or about 1/2 inch (about 1 cm)  
away in the wide-angle position.  
Notes on digital zoom  
•Digital zoom starts to function when zoom exceeds 20×.  
•The picture quality deteriorates as you go toward the “T” side.  
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Recording a picture  
Indicators displayed in the recording mode  
The indicators are not recorded on tape.  
Recording mode indicator  
STBY/REC indicator  
SP  
REC 0:00:01  
40min  
Tape counter  
Remaining tape indicator  
This appears after you insert a cassette and record  
or play back for a while.  
Remaining battery time indicator  
Shooting backlit subjects (BACK LIGHT)  
When you shoot a subject with the light source behind the subject or a subject with a  
light background, use the backlight function.  
Press BACK LIGHT in the recording or standby mode.  
The . indicator appears in the viewfinder.  
To cancel, press BACK LIGHT again.  
BACK LIGHT  
If you press EXPOSURE when shooting backlit subjects  
The backlight function will be canceled.  
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Recording a picture  
Shooting in the dark (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 standby mode, slide NIGHTSHOT to ON.  
and “NIGHTSHOT” indicators flash in the viewfinder. To cancel the NightShot  
function, slide NIGHTSHOT to OFF.  
NIGHTSHOT  
OFF  
ON  
NightShot Light emitter  
Using the NightShot Light  
The picture will be clearer with the NightShot Light on. To enable NightShot Light, set  
N.S.LIGHT to ON in the menu settings (p. 39).  
Notes  
•Do not use the NightShot function in bright places (ex. outdoors in the daytime). This  
may cause your camcorder to malfunction.  
•When you keep NIGHTSHOT set to ON in normal recording, the picture may be  
recorded in incorrect or unnatural colors.  
•If focusing is difficult with the autofocus mode when using the NightShot function,  
focus manually.  
While using the NightShot function, you can not use the following functions:  
– Exposure  
– PROGRAM AE  
NightShot Light  
NightShot Light rays are infrared and so are invisible. The maximum shooting distance  
using the NightShot Light is about 10 feet (3 m).  
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Recording a picture  
Superimposing the date and time on pictures  
You can record the date or time displayed in the viewfinder superimposed on the  
picture.  
Carry out the following operations in the standby or recording mode.  
Press DATE to record the date.  
Press TIME to record the time.  
Press DATE (or TIME), then press TIME (or DATE) to record the date and time.  
Press DATE and/or TIME again. The date and/or time indicator disappears.  
DATE  
TIME  
The default clock setting is set to East Coast Standard Time. You can reset the clock in  
the menu settings (p. 39).  
Note  
The date and time indicators recorded manually cannot be deleted.  
If you do not record the date and time in the picture  
Record the date and time in the black screen as the background for about 10 seconds,  
then erase the date and time indicators before starting actual recording.  
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Checking the recording  
– EDITSEARCH / Rec Review  
You can use these buttons to check the recorded picture or shoot so that the transition  
between the last recorded scene and the next scene you record is smooth.  
EDITSEARCH  
EDITSEARCH  
You can search for the next recording start point.  
Hold down the +/– (7) side of EDITSEARCH in the standby mode. The recorded  
section is played back.  
+ : to go forward  
– : to go backward  
Release EDITSEARCH to stop playback. If you press START/STOP, re-recording begins  
from the point you released EDITSEARCH.  
Rec Review  
You can check the last recorded section.  
Press the – (7) side of EDITSEARCH momentarily in the standby mode.  
The last few seconds of the recorded section are played back.  
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— Playback – Basics —  
Connections for playback  
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. When monitoring  
the playback picture on the TV screen, we recommend that you power your camcorder  
from a wall outlet using the AC power adaptor (p. 13). Refer to the operating  
instructions of your TV or VCR.  
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.  
IN  
VIDEO OUT  
VIDEO  
AUDIO  
AUDIO OUT  
: Signal flow  
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.  
To connect to a TV or VCR without Video/Audio input jacks  
Use an NTSC system RFU adaptor (not supplied).  
Refer to the operating instructions of your TV or VCR and the RFU adaptor.  
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Playing back a tape  
You can monitor the playback picture on a TV screen after connecting your camcorder  
to a TV or VCR. You can also monitor the picture in the viewfinder.  
(1) Install the power source and insert the recorded tape.  
(2) Set the POWER switch to PLAYER while pressing the small green button.  
(3) Press m to rewind the tape.  
(4) Press N to start playback.  
POWER  
2
3
CAMERA  
REW  
OFF  
(CHARGE)  
PLAYER  
4
PLAY  
To stop playback  
Press x.  
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Playing back a tape  
Various playback modes  
To operate video control buttons, set the POWER switch to PLAYER.  
To view a still picture (playback pause)  
Press X during playback. To resume playback, press X or N.  
To advance the tape  
Press M in the stop mode. To resume normal playback, press N.  
To rewind the tape  
Press m in the stop mode. To resume normal playback, press N.  
To locate a scene monitoring the picture (picture search)  
Keep pressing m or M 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 m while rewinding or M while advancing the tape. To resume  
rewinding or advancing, release the button.  
In the various playback modes  
Sound is muted.  
When the playback pause mode lasts for 5 minutes  
Your camcorder automatically enters the stop mode. To resume playback, press N.  
When you play back a tape recorded in the LP mode  
Noise may appear during playback pause mode or picture search.  
The tapes recorded in the Hi8 format  
You can play back the tapes recorded in the Hi8 video system on your camcorder.  
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— Advanced Recording Operations —  
Using the wide mode  
You can record a cinema-like picture (CINEMA) or a 16:9 wide picture to watch on the  
16:9 wide-screen TV (16:9FULL). Refer to the operating instructions of your TV.  
CINEMA  
Black bands appear on the screen during recording in the CINEMA mode [a], playing  
back on a normal TV [b] or a wide-screen TV [c]. If you set the screen mode of the wide-  
screen TV to the zoom mode, a picture without black bands appears [d].  
16:9FULL  
The picture during recording in the 16:9FULL mode [e], or playing back on a normal  
TV [f] or a wide-screen TV [g] is horizontally compressed. If you set the screen mode of  
the wide-screen TV to the full mode, you can watch pictures of normal images [h].  
[b]  
CINEMA  
CINEMA  
[a]  
[d]  
[c]  
[f]  
16:9FULL  
16:9FULL  
[e]  
[h]  
[g]  
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Using the wide mode  
In the standby mode, set 16:9WIDE to CINEMA or 16:9FULL in the menu settings  
(p. 39).  
MENU  
To cancel the wide mode  
Set 16:9WIDE to OFF in the menu settings.  
In the wide mode  
You cannot select the bounce function with FADER.  
Date or time indicator  
When you record in the 16:9FULL mode, the date or time indicator will be widened on  
wide-screen TVs.  
During recording  
You cannot change or cancel the wide mode. When you cancel the wide mode, set your  
camcorder to the standby mode and then set 16:9WIDE to OFF.  
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Using the fader function  
You can fade in or out to give your recording a professional appearance.  
[a]  
STBY  
REC  
FADER  
M.FADER  
(mosaic)  
STRIPE  
BOUNCE *  
(Fade in only)  
[b]  
MONOTONE  
STBY  
REC  
When fading in, the picture gradually changes from black-and-white to color.  
When fading out the picture gradually changes from color to black-and-white.  
*You can use this function only when D ZOOM is set to OFF.  
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Using the fader function  
(1) When fading in [a]  
In the standby mode, press FADER until the desired fader indicator flashes.  
When fading out [b]  
In the recording mode, press FADER until the desired fader indicator flashes.  
The indicator changes as follows:  
FADER t M.FADER t STRIPE t BOUNCE t MONOTONE t no  
indicator  
The last selected fader mode is indicated first of all.  
(2) Press START/STOP. The fader indicator stops flashing.  
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FADER  
FADER  
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 FADER until  
the indicator disappears.  
The date, time indicator and title do not fade in or fade out  
Erase them before operating the fader function if they are not needed.  
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 the mode other than OFF in the menu settings  
– Wide mode  
– Picture effect  
– PROGRAM AE  
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Using special effects – Picture effect  
You can digitally process images to obtain special effects like those in films or on the  
TV.  
PASTEL [a] :  
Thecontrastofthepictureisemphasized,andthepicturelookslikean  
animatedcartoon.  
NEG. ART [b] : Thecolorandbrightnessofthepictureisreversed.  
SEPIA:  
Thepictureissepia.  
B&W:  
Thepictureismonochrome(black-and-white).  
SOLARIZE [c] : Thelightintensityisclearer,andthepicturelookslikeanillustration.  
MOSAIC [d] : Thepictureismosaic.  
SLIM [e] :  
Thepictureexpandsvertically.  
STRETCH [f] : Thepictureexpandshorizontally.  
[a]  
[b]  
[c]  
[d]  
[e]  
[f]  
(1) PressPICTUREEFFECTinthestandbyorrecordingmode.  
Thepictureeffectindicatorappears.  
(2) TurntheSEL/PUSHEXECdialtoselectthedesiredpictureeffectmode.  
Theindicatorchangesasfollows:  
PASTEL yNEG.ART ySEPIA yB&W ySOLARIZE yMOSAIC y  
SLIM ySTRETCH  
1
PICTURE EFFECT  
2
MOSAIC  
To turn the picture effect function off  
Press PICTURE EFFECT.  
When you turn the power off  
Your camcorder automatically returns to the normal mode.  
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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 theater.  
Soft portrait mode  
This mode brings out the subject while creating a soft background for subjects such as  
people or flowers.  
Sports lesson mode  
This mode minimizes shake on fast-moving subjects such as in tennis or golf.  
Beach & ski mode  
This mode prevents people’s faces from appearing dark in strong light or reflected light,  
such as at a beach in midsummer or on a ski slope.  
Sunset & moon mode  
This mode allows you to maintain atmosphere when you are recording sunsets, general  
night views, fireworks displays and neon signs.  
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.  
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Using the PROGRAM AE function  
(1) Press PROGRAM AE in the standby mode. The PROGRAM AE indicator  
appears.  
(2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired PROGRAM AE mode.  
Theindicatorchangesasfollows:  
PROGRAM  
1
2
A
To turn the PROGRAM AE function off  
Press PROGRAM AE.  
Notes  
•In the spotlight, sports lesson and beach & 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 & 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:  
– NightShot  
– Bounce  
•If you press PROGRAM AE when using the NightShot function, the PROGRAM AE  
indicator flashes and the PROGRAM AE function does not work.  
If you are recording under a discharge tube such as a fluorescent lamp, sodium  
lamp or mercury lamp  
Flickering or changes in color may occur in the following modes. If this happens, turn  
the PROGRAM AE function off.  
– Soft portrait mode  
– Sports lesson mode  
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Adjusting the exposure manually  
You can manually adjust and set the exposure.  
Adjust the exposure manually in the following cases:  
•The subject is backlit  
•Bright subject and dark background  
•To record dark pictures (e.g. night scenes) faithfully  
(1) PressEXPOSUREinthestandbyorrecordingmode.  
Theexposureindicatorappears.  
(2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the brightness.  
1
EXPOSURE  
2
To return to the automatic exposure mode  
Press EXPOSURE again.  
Note  
When you adjust the exposure manually, the backlight function does not work.  
Your camcorder automatically returns to the automatic exposure mode:  
– if you change the PROGRAM AE mode  
– if you slide NIGHTSHOT to ON  
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Focusing manually  
You can gain better results by manually adjusting the focus in the following cases:  
•The autofocus mode is not effective when shooting  
– subjects through glass coated with water droplets  
– horizontal stripes  
– subjects with little contrast with backgrounds such as walls and sky  
•When you want to change the focus from a subject in the foreground to a subject in the  
background  
•Shooting a stationary subject when using a tripod  
(1) SetFOCUStoMANUALinthestandbyorrecordingmode.The  
appears.  
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indicator  
(2) Turn NEAR/FAR to sharpen focus.  
FOCUS  
NEAR/FAR  
To return to the autofocus mode  
Set FOCUS to AUTO.  
To record distant subjects  
When you press FOCUS down to INFINITY, the lens focuses on infinity 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  
Adjust the zoom by first focusing at the “T” (telephoto) position and then shooting at  
the “W” (wide-angle) position. This makes focusing easier.  
When you shoot close to the subject  
Focus at the end of the “W” (wide-angle) position.  
9changes to the following indicators:  
when recording a distant subject.  
when the subject is too close to focus on.  
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Superimposing a title  
You can select one of eight preset titles and two custom titles (p. 36). You can also select  
the language, color, size and position of titles.  
VACATION  
(1) Press TITLE in the standby mode.  
(2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press the dial.  
(3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired title, then press the dial.  
Thetitlesaredisplayedinthelanguageyouselected.  
(4) Changethecolor,size,orposition,ifnecessary.  
1 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the color, size, or position, then  
pressthedial.Theitemappears.  
2 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired item, then press the  
dial.  
3 Repeatsteps 1and 2untilthetitleislaidoutasdesired.  
(5) Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial again to complete the setting.  
(6) Press START/STOP to start recording.  
(7)Whenyouwanttostoprecordingthetitle,pressTITLE.  
PRESET TITLE  
HELLO!  
HAPPY BIRTHDAY  
1
HAPPY HOLIDAYS  
CONGRATULATIONS!  
OUR SWEET BABY  
WEDDING  
VACATION  
THE END  
TITLE  
[TITLE] : END  
PRESET TITLE  
HELLO!  
PRESET TITLE  
HELLO!  
HAPPY BIRTHDAY  
HAPPY HOLIDAYS  
CONGRATULATIONS!  
OUR SWEET BABY  
WEDDING  
VACATION  
THE END  
HAPPY BIRTHDAY  
HAPPY HOLIDAYS  
CONGRATULATIONS!  
OUR SWEET BABY  
WEDDING  
2
3
4
VACATION  
THE END  
RETURN  
[TITLE] : END  
[TITLE] : END  
PRESET TITLE  
HELLO!  
TITLE  
HAPPY BIRTHDAY  
HAPPY HOLIDAYS  
CONGRATULATIONS!  
OUR SWEET BABY  
WEDDING  
VACATION  
VACATION  
THE END  
RETURN  
[TITLE] : END  
[TITLE] : END  
SIZE  
SMALL  
TITLE  
SIZE  
LARGE  
VACATION  
VACATION  
[TITLE] : END  
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Superimposing a title  
To superimpose the title while you are recording  
Press TITLE while you are recording, and carry out steps 2 to 5. When you press the  
SEL/PUSH EXEC dial at step 5, the title is superimposed.  
To select the language of a preset title  
If you want to change the language, select  
language and return to step 2.  
before step 2. Then select the desired  
Note  
Both the date and time or either of them may not be displayed depending on the size or  
position of the title.  
If you display the menu or title menu while superimposing a title  
The title is not recorded while the menu or title menu is displayed.  
To use the custom title  
If you want to use the custom title, select  
in step 2.  
If you have not made any custom title, “– – – – ...” appears on the display.  
Title setting  
•The title color changes as follows :  
WHITE y YELLOW y VIOLET y RED y CYAN y GREEN y BLUE  
•The title size changes as follows :  
SMALL y LARGE  
You cannot input more than 13 characters in LARGE size.  
•The title position changes as follows :  
1 y 2 y 3 y 4 y 5 y 6 y 7 y 8 y 9  
The larger the position number, the lower the title is positioned.  
When you select the title size “LARGE”, you cannot choose position 9.  
When you select the title size “LARGE” in the CINEMA mode, you cannot choose  
position 8 nor 9.  
When you are selecting and setting the title  
You cannot superimpose the title displayed on the screen.  
When you superimpose a title while you are recording  
The beep does not sound.  
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Making your own titles  
You can make up to two titles and store them in your camcorder. Each title can have up  
to 20 characters.  
(1) Press TITLE in the standby or PLAYER mode.  
(2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press the dial.  
(3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the first line (CUSTOM1) or second  
line(CUSTOM2),thenpressthedial.  
(4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the column of the desired character,  
thenpressthedial.  
(5) TurntheSEL/PUSHEXECdialtoselectthedesiredcharacter, thenpressthe  
dial.  
(6) Repeatsteps4and5untilyouhaveselectedallcharactersandcompletedthe  
title.  
(7) To finish making your own titles, turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select  
[SET],thenpressthedial.Thetitleisstoredinmemory.  
(8) PressTITLEtomakethetitlemenudisappear.  
1
2
3
TITLE SET  
CUSTOM1 " – – – – – – – – – – ··"  
CUSTOM2 " – – – – – – – – – – ··"  
TITLE SET  
––––––––––––––––––––  
––––––––––––––––––––  
RETURN  
TITLE  
[TITLE] : END  
[TITLE] : END  
PRESET TITLE  
HELLO!  
HAPPY BIRTHDAY  
HAPPY HOLIDAYS  
CONGRATULATIONS!  
OUR SWEET BABY  
WEDDING  
VACATION  
THE END  
TITLE SET  
TITLE SET  
––––––––––––––––––––  
––––––––––––––––––––  
––––––––––––––––––––  
RETURN  
[TITLE] : END  
[TITLE] : END  
[TITLE] : END  
4
6
1
3
2
4
TITLE SET  
TITLE SET  
––––––––––––––––––––  
––––––––––––––––––––  
[TITLE] : END  
[TITLE] : END  
TITLE SET  
TITLE SET  
S
–––––––––––––––––––  
––––––––––––––––––––  
[TITLE] : END  
[TITLE] : END  
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Making your own titles  
To change a title you have stored  
In step 3, select CUSTOM1 or CUSTOM2, depending on which title you want to change,  
then press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select [C], then  
press the dial to delete the title. The last character is erased. Enter 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. Turn STANDBY down once and then up again, then proceed from step 1.  
We recommend setting the POWER switch to PLAYER or removing the cassette so that  
your camcorder does not automatically turn off while you are entering title characters.  
If you select [  
]
The menu for selecting alphabet and Russian characters appear. Select [  
to the previous screen.  
] to return  
To delete the title  
Select [C]. The last character is erased.  
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— 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.  
(1) Insertablanktape(oratapeyouwanttorecordover)intotheVCR,andinsert  
therecordedtapeintoyourcamcorder.  
(2) SettheinputselectorontheVCRtoLINE.  
RefertotheoperatinginstructionsofyourVCRformoreinformation.  
(3) Set the POWER switch to PLAYER.  
(4) Playbacktherecordedtapeonyourcamcorder.  
(5) StartrecordingontheVCR.  
RefertotheoperatinginstructionsofyourVCRformoreinformation.  
IN  
VIDEO OUT  
VIDEO  
AUDIO  
AUDIO OUT  
: Signal flow  
When you have finished dubbing a tape  
Press xon both your camcorder and the VCR.  
To prevent deterioration of pictures from dubbing  
Set EDIT to ON in the menu settings before dubbing.  
You can edit on VCRs that support the following systems  
8 mm,  
Betamax,  
Hi8, Digital8,  
ED Betamax,  
VHS,  
S-VHS,  
DV  
VHSC,  
S-VHSC,  
mini DV or  
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— Customizing Your Camcorder —  
Changing the menu settings  
To change the mode settings in the menu settings, select the menu items with the SEL/  
PUSH EXEC dial. The default settings can be partially changed. First, select the icon,  
then the menu item and then the mode.  
(1) In the standby or PLAYER mode, press MENU.  
(2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired icon, then press the dial to  
set.  
(3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired item, then press the dial to  
set.  
(4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired mode, and press the dial  
toset.  
(5) Ifyouwanttochangeotheritems,select  
RETURNandpressthedial,then  
repeatstepsfrom2to4.  
Fordetails,see“Selectingthemodesettingofeachitem”(p.40).  
CAMERA SET  
ZOOM  
16 : 9WIDE  
D
1
2
3
4
CAMERA  
PLAYER  
OTHERS  
CAMERA SET  
PLAYER SET  
EDIT  
TBC  
WORLD TIME  
MENU  
D
ZOOM  
BEEP  
16 : 9WIDE  
REC LAMP  
N. S. LIGHT  
DNR  
[MENU] : END  
[MENU] : END  
OTHERS  
WORLD TIME  
BEEP  
REC LAMP  
RETURN  
0
HR  
OTHERS  
WORLD TIME  
BEEP  
0
HR  
OTHERS  
WORLD TIME  
BEEP  
REC LAMP ON  
RETURN  
OTHERS  
WORLD TIME  
BEEP  
REC LAMP ON  
RETURN  
OFF  
OTHERS  
WORLD TIME  
BEEP  
REC LAMP ON  
RETURN  
OFF  
OTHERS  
WORLD TIME  
BEEP  
REC LAMP OFF  
RETURN  
To make the menu display disappear  
Press MENU.  
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Changing the menu settings  
Menu items are displayed as the following icons:  
CAMERA SET  
PLAYER SET  
VF SET  
TAPE SET  
SETUP MENU  
OTHERS  
Selecting the mode setting of each item z is the default setting.  
Menu items differ according to whether the POWER switch is set to PLAYER or  
CAMERA.  
The viewfinder screen shows only the items you can operate at the moment.  
POWER  
Mode  
Meaning  
switch  
Icon/item  
D ZOOM  
z OFF  
To deactivate digital zoom. Up to 20× zoom is  
carried out.  
CAMERA  
40×  
200×  
To activate digital zoom. More than 20× to 40×  
zoom is performed digitally. (p. 17)  
To activate digital zoom. More than 20× to 200×  
zoom is performed digitally. (p. 17)  
16:9WIDE  
z OFF  
—
CAMERA  
CINEMA  
16:9FULL  
z ON  
To record in the CINEMA mode (p. 25)  
To record in the 16:9FULL mode  
To use the NightShot Light function (p. 19)  
To cancel the NightShot Light function  
—
N.S.LIGHT  
EDIT  
CAMERA  
PLAYER  
PLAYER  
OFF  
z OFF  
ON  
To minimize picture deterioration when editing  
To correct jitter  
TBC  
z ON  
OFF  
To not correct jitter. Set TBC to OFF when playing  
back a tape on which you have dubbed over and  
recorded the signal of a TV game or similar  
machine.  
TBC stands for “Time Base Corrector”.  
DNR  
z ON  
To reduce picture noise  
PLAYER  
OFF  
To reduce a conspicuous afterimage when the  
picture has a lot of movement  
DNR stands for “Digital Noise Reduction”.  
In more than 5 minutes after removing the power source  
The “EDIT” item is returned to its default setting.  
The other menu items are held in memory even when the battery is removed, as long as  
the lithium battery is installed.  
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Changing the menu settings  
POWER  
switch  
Icon/item  
VF B.L.  
Mode  
BRT NORMAL  
BRIGHT  
Meaning  
z
To set the brightness in the viewfinder normal  
To brighten the viewfinder screen  
To record in SP (Standard Play) mode  
PLAYER  
CAMERA  
REC MODE  
z SP  
CAMERA  
LP  
To increase the recording time to twice the SP  
mode  
ORC TO SET  
To automatically adjust the recording condition CAMERA  
to get the best possible recording. Press  
START/STOP to start adjustment. Your  
camcorder takes about 10 seconds to check the  
tape condition and then returns to the standby  
mode.  
ORC stands for “Optimizing the Recording Condition”.  
qREMAIN  
z AUTO  
To display the remaining tape bar:  
•for about 8 seconds after your camcorder is  
turned on and calculates the remaining  
amount of tape  
PLAYER  
CAMERA  
•for about 8 seconds after a cassette is inserted  
and your camcorder calculates the remaining  
amount of tape  
•for about 8 seconds after N is pressed in  
PLAYER mode  
•for the period of tape rewinding, forwarding  
or picture search in the PLAYER mode  
ON  
To always display the remaining tape bar  
Note on VF B.L.  
When you use power sources other than the battery pack, “BRIGHT” is automatically  
selected.  
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.  
•Noise may occur also when you play on your camcorder tapes recorded in the LP  
mode on other camcorders or VCRs.  
Notes on ORC setting  
•Each time you eject the cassette, the ORC setting will be canceled. If necessary, reset  
the setting.  
•You cannot use this setting on a tape with the red mark on the cassette exposed.  
(i. e. the tape is write-protected)  
•When you set ORC TO SET, a non-recorded section of about 0.1 seconds appears on  
the tape. However, note that this non-recorded section disappears from the tape when  
you continue recording from this section.  
•To check if you have already set the ORC setting, select ORC TO SET in the menu  
settings. “ORC ON” is displayed if ORC TO SET is already set.  
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Changing the menu settings  
POWER  
switch  
Icon/item  
CLOCK SET  
Mode  
Meaning  
To reset the date or time (p. 43)  
CAMERA  
CAMERA  
AUTO DATE  
z ON  
To record the date for 10 seconds after  
recording has started  
OFF  
To cancel the auto date function  
LTR SIZE  
z NORMAL  
2×  
To display selected menu items in normal size  
PLAYER  
CAMERA  
To display selected menu items at twice the  
normal size  
DEMO MODE  
z ON  
To make the demonstration appear  
To cancel the demonstration mode  
CAMERA  
OFF  
Notes on DEMO MODE  
•You cannot select DEMO MODE when a cassette is inserted in your camcorder.  
•DEMO MODE 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.  
•When NIGHTSHOT is set to ON, the NIGHTSHOT indicator appears in the  
viewfinder and you cannot select DEMO MODE in the menu settings.  
POWER  
Icon/item  
WORLD TIME  
Mode  
Meaning  
switch  
To set the clock to the local time. Turn the SEL/ CAMERA  
PUSH EXEC dial to set a time difference. The  
clock changes by the time difference you set  
here. If you set the time difference to 0, the  
clock returns to the originally set time.  
BEEP  
z MELODY  
To output the melody when you start/stop  
recording or when an unusual condition occurs  
on your camcorder  
PLAYER  
CAMERA  
NORMAL  
To output the beep sound instead of the  
melody  
OFF  
To cancel the melody and beep sound  
REC LAMP  
z ON  
To light up the camera recording lamp at the  
front of your camcorder  
CAMERA  
OFF  
To turn the camera recording lamp off so that  
the subject is not aware of the recording  
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Resetting the date and time  
The default clock setting is set to East Coast Standard Time.  
The date and time are held in memory by the lithium battery. If you replace the lithium  
battery with the battery pack or other power source connected, you need not reset the  
date and time.  
You must reset the date and time when the lithium battery becomes dead with no  
power source installed.  
First, set the year, then the month, the day, the hour and then the minute.  
(1) Whileyourcamcorderisinthestandbymode,pressMENUtodisplaythe  
menu.  
(2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press the dial.  
(3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select CLOCK SET, then press the dial.  
(4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the desired year, then press the dial.  
(5) Set the month, day and hour by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial and  
pressingthedial.  
(6) Set the minute by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial and pressing the dial by  
thetimesignal.Theclockstartstomove.  
(7) PressMENUtomakethemenudisappear.Thetimeindicatorappears.  
MENU  
1,  
7
2
3
SETUP MENU  
SETUP MENU  
CLOCK SET  
AUTO DATE  
LTR SIZE  
DEMO MODE  
RETURN  
SETUP MENU  
CLOCK SET  
AUTO DATE  
LTR SIZE  
JAN  
1
1999  
CLOCK SET  
AUTO DATE  
LTR SIZE  
12:00:00AM  
1999 JAN  
1
DEMO MODE  
DEMO MODE  
RETURN  
12 00 AM  
[MENU] : END  
[MENU] : END  
6
4
SETUP MENU  
SETUP MENU  
CLOCK SET  
AUTO DATE  
LTR SIZE  
CLOCK SET  
AUTO DATE  
LTR SIZE  
JUL  
4
2000  
5:30:00PM  
2000 JUL  
4
DEMO MODE  
RETURN  
DEMO MODE  
RETURN  
5
30 PM  
2000 JAN  
1
2000 JAN  
1
[MENU] : END  
[MENU] : END  
12 00 AM  
12 00 AM  
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Resetting the date and time  
To check the preset date and time  
Press DATE to display the date indicator.  
Press TIME to display the time indicator.  
Press DATE (or TIME) and then press TIME (or DATE) to simultaneously display the  
date and time indicator.  
Press DATE and/or TIME again. The date and/or time indicator disappears.  
The year changes as follows:  
1999  
˜
2000 N · · · · n 2029  
Auto date function  
When you use your camcorder for the first time, turn it on and reset the date and time  
to your time before you start recording (p. 43). The date is automatically recorded for 10  
seconds after you start recording (Auto date function). This function works only once  
a day.  
Note on the time indicator  
The internal clock of your camcorder operates on a 12-hour cycle.  
•12:00 AM stands for midnight.  
•12:00 PM stands for noon.  
Note on the auto date function  
You can change the AUTO DATE setting by selecting ON or OFF in the menu settings.  
The auto date function automatically displays the date once a day.  
However, the date may automatically appear more than once a day if:  
– you reset the date and time.  
– you eject and insert the tape again.  
– you stop recording within 10 seconds.  
– you set AUTO DATE to OFF once and set it back ON in the menu settings.  
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— Additional Information —  
Playback modes  
What is Video 8  
?
“Video8XR”isafunctionthatfurtherenhancestheimagequalityofVideo8.This  
functionallowsyoutorecordandplaybackpictureswithclearerdetails.  
Videotapesrecordedonacamcorderhavingthe“XR”functionshowexcellentpicture  
qualitywhentheyareplayedbackonan“XR”camcorder.  
Theplaybackqualitywillbethenormalqualityofthestandard8mmcamcorderwhen  
videotapesrecordedonan“XR”camcorderareplayedbackbyaconventional  
standard8mmcamcorderorwhenvideotapesrecordedonaconventionalstandard  
8mmcamcorderareplayedbackonthe“XR”camcorder.  
* “XR”standsfor“ExtendedResolution.”  
When you play back  
Theplaybackmode(SP/LP)isautomaticallyselectedaccordingtotherecordingsystem  
inwhichthetapehasbeenrecorded.ThequalityoftherecordedpictureintheLP  
mode,however,willnotbeasgoodastheSPmode.  
Foreign 8 mm video  
BecauseTVcolorsystemsdifferfromcountrytocountry,youmaynotbeabletoplay  
backforeignpre-recordedtapes.Referto“Usingyourcamcorderabroad”tocheckthe  
TVcolorsystemsusedinforeigncountries.  
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Changing the lithium battery in your  
camcorder  
Whenreplacingthelithiumbattery,keepthebatterypackorotherpowersource  
attached.Otherwise,youwillneedtoresetthedate,timeandotheritemsinthemenu  
settingsholdinmemorybythelithiumbattery.  
Insertthebatterywiththepositive(+)sidefacingout.Whenthebatterybecomesweak  
ordead,the Windicatorflashesintheviewfinderforabout5secondswhenyousetthe  
POWER switch to CAMERA. In this case, replace the battery with a Sony CR2025 or  
Duracell DL-2025 lithium battery. Use of any other battery may present a risk of  
fireorexplosion.Discardusedbatteriesaccordingtothemanufacturer’sinstructions.  
(+)  
(---)  
WARNING  
Thebatterymayexplodeifmistreated.Donotrecharge,disassemble,nordisposeofit  
infire.  
Lithium battery  
•Keepthelithiumbatteryoutofthereachofchildren.  
•Shouldthebatterybeswallowed,immediatelyconsultadoctor.  
•Wipethebatterywithadryclothtoensuregoodcontact.  
Lithium battery installed at the factory  
Thisbatterymaynotlast1year.  
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Changing the lithium battery in your camcorder  
Changing the lithium battery  
(1) Open the lid of the lithium battery compartment.  
(2) Push the lithium battery down once and pull it out from the holder.  
(3) Install a Sony CR2025 or Duracell DL-2025 lithium battery with the positive (+)  
side facing out.  
(4) Close the lid.  
2
4
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3
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Troubleshooting  
Ifyourunintoanyproblemusingyourcamcorder,usethefollowingtableto  
troubleshoottheproblem.Iftheproblempersists,disconnectthepowersourceand  
contactyourSonydealerorlocalauthorizedSonyservicefacility.If“C:  
ss:ss”  
appearsintheviewfinder,theself-diagnosisdisplayfunctionhasworked.Seepage51.  
In the recording mode  
Symptom  
Cause and/or Corrective Actions  
START/STOP does not operate.  
• The POWER switch is set to OFF (CHARGE) or PLAYER.  
c Set it to CAMERA. (p. 15)  
• STANDBY is set to LOCK.  
c Turn STANDBY to STANDBY. (p. 15)  
• The tape has run out.  
c Rewind the tape or insert a new one. (p. 14, 23)  
• The write-protect tab is set to expose the red mark.  
c Use a new tape or slide the tab. (p. 14)  
• The tape is stuck to the drum (moisture condensation).  
c Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at  
least 1 hour to acclimatize. (p. 54)  
• While being operated in the CAMERA mode, your  
camcorder has been in the standby mode for more than 5  
minutes.  
The power goes off.  
c Turn STANDBY down once and then up again. (p. 15)  
The image on the viewfinder screen  
is not clear.  
• The viewfinder lens is not adjusted.  
c Adjust the viewfinder lens. (p. 16)  
• FOCUS is set to MANUAL.  
c Set it to AUTO. (p. 33)  
The autofocusing function does not  
work.  
• Shooting conditions are not suitable for autofocus.  
c Set FOCUS to MANUAL to focus manually. (p. 33)  
The x indicator flashes in the  
viewfinder.  
• The video heads may be dirty.  
c Clean the heads using the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning  
cassette (not supplied). (p. 55)  
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.  
• 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.  
An unknown picture is displayed in  
the viewfinder.  
c Insert a cassette and the demonstration stops.  
You can also cancel DEMO MODE. (p. 42)  
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Troubleshooting  
Symptom  
Cause and/or Corrective Actions  
• NIGHTSHOT is set to ON.  
c Set it to OFF. (p. 19)  
The picture is recorded in incorrect  
or unnatural colors.  
Picture appears too bright, and the  
subject does not appear in the  
viewfinder.  
• NIGHTSHOT is set to ON in a bright place.  
c Set it to OFF, or use the NightShot function in a dark  
place. (p. 19)  
In the playback mode  
Symptom  
Cause and/or Corrective Actions  
The tape does not move when a  
video control button is pressed.  
• The POWER switch is set to CAMERA or OFF (CHARGE).  
c Set it to PLAYER. (p. 23)  
• The tape has run out.  
c Rewind the tape. (p. 23)  
• The television’s video channel is not adjusted correctly.  
c Adjust it. (p. 22)  
The playback picture is not clear or  
does not appear.  
• EDIT is set to ON in the menu settings.  
c Set it to OFF. (p. 39)  
• The video head may be dirty.  
c Clean the heads using the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning  
cassette (not supplied). (p. 55)  
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.  
c Install a charged battery pack. (p. 8, 9)  
• The AC power adaptor is not connected to a wall outlet.  
c Connect the AC power adaptor to a wall outlet. (p. 13)  
The battery pack is quickly  
discharged.  
• The operating temperature is too low.  
• The battery pack is not fully charged.  
c Charge the battery pack again. (p. 9)  
• The battery pack is completely dead, and cannot be  
recharged.  
c Replace with a new battery pack. (p. 8)  
The battery remaining indicator does  
not indicate the correct time.  
• You have used the battery pack in an extremely hot or  
cold environment for a long time.  
• The battery pack is completely dead, and cannot be  
recharged.  
c Replace with a new battery pack. (p. 8)  
• The battery is dead.  
c Use a charged battery pack. (p. 8, 9)  
The power goes off although the  
battery remaining indicator indicates  
that the battery pack has enough  
power to operate.  
c Charge the battery pack fully again so that the indication  
on the battery remaining indicator is correct.  
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Troubleshooting  
Symptom  
Cause and/or Corrective Actions  
The cassette cannot be removed from • The power source is disconnected.  
the holder.  
c Connect it firmly. (p. 8, 13)  
• The battery is dead.  
c Use a charged battery pack. (p. 8, 9)  
• Moisture condensation has occurred.  
c Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at  
least 1 hour to acclimatize. (p. 54)  
The % and Z indicators flash and no  
functions except for cassette ejection  
work.  
Others  
Symptom  
Cause and/or Corrective Actions  
The date or time indicator does not  
appear, and the bars “--:--:--” appear.  
• Reset the date and time. (p. 43)  
The melody or beep sounds for 5  
seconds.  
• Moisture condensation has occurred.  
c Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at  
least 1 hour to acclimatize. (p. 54)  
• Some troubles has occurred in your camcorder.  
c Remove the cassette and insert it again, then operate  
your camcorder.  
While charging the battery pack, no  
indicator appears or the indicator  
flashes in the display window.  
• The AC power adaptor is disconnected.  
c Connect it firmly. (p. 9)  
• Something is wrong with the battery pack.  
c Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony  
service facility.  
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Self-diagnosis display  
Yourcamcorderhasaself-diagnosisdisplay  
function.  
Viewfinder  
Thisfunctiondisplaysthecurrentconditionof  
yourcamcorderasa5-digitcode(acombinationof  
aletterandfigures)intheviewfinderorthe  
displaywindow.Ifa5-digitcodeisdisplayed,  
checkthefollowingcodechart.Thelasttwodigits  
(indicatedby ss)willdifferdependingonthe  
stateofyourcamcorder.  
C:21:00  
Self-diagnosis display  
•C:ss:ss  
You can service your camcorder  
yourself.  
•E:ss:ss  
Contact your Sony dealer or local  
authorized Sony facility.  
Five-digit display  
C:04:ss  
Cause and/or Corrective Actions  
• You are using a battery pack that is not an  
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack.  
c Use an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack. (p. 12)  
C:21:ss  
• Moisture condensation has occurred.  
c Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at  
least 1 hour to acclimatize. (p. 54)  
C:22:ss  
• The video heads are dirty.  
c Clean the heads using the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning  
cassette (not supplied). (p. 55)  
C:31:ss  
• A malfunction other than the above that you can service  
has occurred.  
c Remove the cassette and insert it again, then operate  
your camcorder.  
C:32:ss  
c Disconnect the power cord of the AC power adaptor or  
remove the battery pack. After reconnecting the power  
source, operate your camcorder.  
E:61:ss  
• A malfunction that you cannot service has occurred.  
c Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony  
service facility and inform them of the 5-digit code.  
(example: E:61:10)  
E:62:ss  
Ifyouareunabletorectifytheproblemevenifyoutrycorrectiveactionsafewtimes,  
contactyourSonydealerorlocalauthorizedSonyservicefacility.  
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Warning indicators and messages  
Ifindicatorsandmessagesappearintheviewfinderorthedisplaywindow,checkthe  
following:  
Seethepageinparentheses“(  
)”formoreinformation.  
Theindicatorsandmessagesaredisplayedinyellow.  
Warning indicators  
The video heads are dirty  
Slowflashing:  
•YouneedtocleantheheadsusingtheSonyV8-25CLD  
cleaningcassette(notsupplied)(p.55).  
The battery is dead or  
Self-diagnosis display (p. 51)  
nearly dead  
Slow flashing:  
•The battery is nearly dead.  
Fast flashing:  
C:21:00  
•The battery is dead (p. 9).  
•The battery is completely  
dead, and cannot be  
recharged.  
Moisture condensation has  
occurred*  
Fast flashing:  
Depending on conditions,  
the E indicator may flash,  
even if there are 5 to 10  
minutes remaining.  
•Eject the cassette, turn off  
your camcorder, and leave it  
for about 1 hour with the  
cassette compartment open  
(p. 55).  
Warning indicator as to tape  
Slow flashing:  
•The tape is near the end.  
•No tape is inserted (p. 14).*  
•The write-protect tab on the  
cassette is out (red) (p. 14).*  
You need to eject the  
cassette  
Slow flashing:  
•The write-protect tab on the  
cassette is out (red) (p. 14).*  
Fast flashing:  
Fast flashing:  
•The tape has run out (p. 14).*  
•Moisture condensation has  
occurred (p. 54).  
•The tape has run out  
(p. 14, 23).*  
The lithium battery is weak  
or is not installed (p. 46)  
•The self-diagnosis display  
function is activated (p. 51).*  
Warning messages  
•CLOCK SET  
Resetthedateandtime(p.43).  
•For “InfoLITHIUM”  
BATTERY ONLY  
Use an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (p. 12).  
•
CLEANING CASSETTE Thevideoheadsaredirty(p.55).  
•START/STOP KEY  
Press the START/STOP button to activate the ORC  
setting.Thismessageisdisplayedinwhite(p.41).  
•ORC  
TheORCsettingisworking.Thismessageis  
displayedinwhite(p.41).  
* Youhearthemelodyorbeepsound.  
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Using your camcorder abroad  
Using your camcorder abroad  
YoucanuseyourcamcorderinanycountryorareawiththeACpoweradaptor  
supplied with your camcorder within 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz.  
Whenchargingthebatterypack,useacommerciallyavailableACplugadaptor  
[a],if  
necessary,dependingonthedesignofthewalloutlet  
[b].  
AC-L10A/L10B/L10C  
[a]  
[b]  
YourcamcorderisanNTSCsystembasedcamcorder.Ifyouwanttoviewtheplayback  
picture on a TV, it must be an NTSC system based TV with VIDEO/AUDIO input jack.  
ThefollowingshowsTVcolorsystemsusedoverseas.  
NTSC system  
BahamaIslands,Bolivia,Canada,CentralAmerica,Chile,Colombia,Ecuador,Jamaica,  
Japan,Korea,Mexico,Peru,Surinam,Taiwan,thePhilippines,theU.S.A.,Venezuela,  
etc.  
PAL system  
Australia,Austria,Belgium,China,CzechRepublic,Denmark,Finland,Germany,Great  
Britain,Holland,HongKong,Italy,Kuwait,Malaysia,NewZealand,Norway,Portugal,  
Singapore,SlovakRepublic,Spain,Sweden,Switzerland,Thailand,etc.  
PAL-M system  
Brazil  
PAL-N system  
Argentina,Paraguay,Uruguay  
SECAM system  
Bulgaria,France,Guyana,Hungary,Iran,Iraq,Monaco,Poland,Russia,Ukraine,etc.  
Simple setting of clock by time difference  
Youcaneasilysettheclocktothelocaltimebysettingatimedifference.SelectWORLD  
TIMEinthemenusettings.Seepage42formoreinformation.  
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Maintenance information and  
precautions  
Moisture condensation  
Ifyourcamcorderisbroughtdirectlyfromacoldplacetoawarmplace,moisturemay  
condenseinsideyourcamcorder,onthesurfaceofthetape,oronthelens. Inthis  
condition,thetapemaysticktotheheaddrumandbedamagedoryourcamcordermay  
notoperatecorrectly.Ifthereismoistureinsideyourcamcorder,thebeepsoundsand  
the %indicatorflashes.Whenthe Zindicatorflashesatthesametime,thecassetteis  
insertedinyourcamcorder.Ifmoisturecondensesonthelens,theindicatorwillnot  
appear.  
If moisture condensation occurred  
Noneofthefunctionsexceptcassetteejectionwillwork.Ejectthecassette,turnoffyour  
camcorder,andleaveitforabout1hourwiththecassettecompartmentopen.Your  
camcordercanbeusedagainifthe %indicatordoesnotappearwhenthepoweris  
turnedonagain.  
Note on moisture condensation  
Moisturemaycondensewhenyoubringyourcamcorderfromacoldplaceintoawarm  
place(orviceversa)orwhenyouuseyourcamcorderinahotplaceasfollows:  
•Youbringyourcamcorderfromaskislopeintoaplacewarmedupbyaheating  
device  
•Youbringyourcamcorderfromanair-conditionedcarorroomintoahotplace  
outside  
•Youuseyourcamcorderafterasquallorashower  
•Youuseyourcamcorderinahightemperatureandhumidityplace  
How to prevent moisture condensation  
Whenyoubringyourcamcorderfromacoldplaceintoawarmplace,putyour  
camcorderinaplasticbagandtightlysealit.Removethebagwhentheairtemperature  
insidetheplasticbaghasreachedthesurroundingtemperature(afterabout1hour).  
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Maintenance information and precautions  
Maintenance information  
Cleaning the video head  
Toensurenormalrecordingandclearpictures,cleanthevideoheads.Thevideohead  
maybedirtywhen:  
•The x indicator and “  
CLEANING CASSETTE” message appear one after another  
orthe xindicatorflashesintheviewfinder.  
•Playbackpicturescontainnoise.  
•Playbackpicturesarehardlyvisible.  
•Playbackpicturesdonotappear.  
Ifthishappens,cleanthevideoheadswiththeSonyV8-25CLDcleaningcassette(not  
supplied).  
[a]  
[a] Slightly dirty  
[b]  
[b] Very dirty  
Note on video heads  
Whentheplaybackpicturesarestillcontainnoiseevenifyouhavecleanedthevideo  
headswithacleaningcassette,thevideoheadsmayhaveworndownduetolonguse.If  
thisisthecase,theymustbereplacedwithnewheads.ContactyourSonydealeror  
localauthorizedSonyservicefacility.  
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Maintenance information and precautions  
Precautions  
Camcorder operation  
•Operateyourcamcorderon7.2V(batterypack)or8.4V(ACpoweradaptor).  
•ForDCorACoperation,usetheaccessoriesrecommendedinthisoperating  
instructions.  
•Ifanysolidobjectorliquidgetinsidethecasing,unplugyourcamcorderandhaveit  
checkedbyaSonydealerbeforeoperatingitanyfurther.  
•Avoidroughhandlingormechanicalshock.Beparticularlycarefulofthelens.  
•Keep the POWER switch set to OFF (CHARGE) when you are not using your  
camcorder.  
•Donotwrapyourcamcorderwithatowel,forexample,andoperateit.Doingso  
mightcauseheattobuildupinside.  
•Keepyourcamcorderawayfromstrongmagneticfieldsormechanicalvibration.  
On handling tapes  
Donotinsertanythingintothesmallholesontherearofthecassette.Theseholesare  
usedtosensethetypeandthicknessofthetapeandiftherecordingtabisinorout.  
Camcorder care  
•Whenyourcamcorderisnottobeusedforalongtime,removethebattery.  
•Removethetape,andperiodicallyturnonthepower,operatetheCAMERAand  
PLAYERsectionsandplaybackatapeforabout5minuteswhenyourcamcorderis  
nottobeusedforalongtime.  
•Cleanthelenswithasoftbrushtoremovedust.Iftherearefingerprintsonthelens,  
removethemwithasoftcloth.  
•Cleanthecamcorderbodywithadrysoftcloth,orasoftclothlightlymoistenedwith  
amilddetergentsolution.Donotuseanytypeofsolventwhichmaydamagethe  
finish.  
•Donotletsandgetintoyourcamcorder.Whenyouuseyourcamcorderonasandy  
beachorinadustyplace,protectitfromthesandordust. Sandordustmaycause  
yourcamcordertomalfunction,andsometimesthismalfunctioncannotberepaired.  
AC power adaptor  
•Unplugtheunitfromawalloutletwhenyouarenotusingtheunitforalongtime.To  
disconnectthepowercord,pullitoutbytheplug.Neverpullthepowercorditself.  
•Donotoperatetheunitwithadamagedcordoriftheunithasbeendroppedor  
damaged.  
•Donotbendthepowercordforcibly,orplaceaheavyobjectonit.Thiswilldamage  
thecordandmaycausefireorelectricalshock.  
•Preventmetallicobjectsfromcomingintocontactwiththemetalpartsofthe  
connectingsection.Ifthishappens,ashortmayoccurandtheunitmaybedamaged.  
•Alwayskeepmetalcontactsclean.  
•Donotdisassembletheunit.  
•Donotapplymechanicalshockordroptheunit.  
•Whiletheunitisinuse,particularlyduringcharging,keepitawayfromAMreceivers  
andvideoequipment.AMreceiversandvideoequipmentdisturbAMreceptionand  
videooperation.  
•Theunitbecomeswarmduringuse.Thisisnotamalfunction.  
•Donotplacetheunitinlocationsthatare:  
–Extremelyhotorcold  
– Dusty or dirty  
– Very humid  
–Vibrating  
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Maintenance information and precautions  
Battery pack  
•Useonlythespecifiedchargerorvideoequipmentwiththechargingfunction.  
•Topreventaccidentfromashortcircuit,donotallowmetalobjectstocomeinto  
contactwiththebatteryterminals.  
•Keepthebatterypackawayfromfire.  
•Neverexposethebatterypacktotemperaturesabove140°F(60°C),suchasinacar  
parkedinthesunorunderdirectsunlight.  
•Keepthebatterypackdry.  
•Donotexposethebatterypacktoanymechanicalshock.  
•Donotdisassemblenormodifythebatterypack.  
•Attachthebatterypacktothevideoequipmentsecurely.  
•Chargingwhilesomecapacityremainsdoesnotaffecttheoriginalbatterycapacity.  
Ifanyproblemoccurs,unplugyourcamcorderandcontactyournearestSonydealer.  
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Specifications  
Minimum illumination  
1 lux (F 1.4)  
0 lux (in the NightShot mode)*  
Video camera  
recorder  
AC power adaptor  
Power requirements  
100 - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz  
Power consumption  
23 W  
Output voltage  
DC OUT: 8.4 V, 1.5 A in operating  
mode  
Operating temperature  
32 °F to 104 °F (0 °C to 40 °C)  
Storage temperature  
–4 °F to +140 °F (–20 °C to +60 °C)  
Dimensions (approx.)  
5 × 1 9/16 × 2 1/2 in.  
(125 × 39 × 62 mm) (w/h/d)  
excluding projecting parts  
Mass (approx.)  
*
Objects unable to be seen due to  
the dark can be shot with  
infrared lighting.  
System  
Video recording system  
2 rotary heads  
Helical scanning FM system  
Audio recording system  
Rotary heads, FM system  
Video signal  
NTSC color, EIA standards  
Usable cassette  
8 mm video format cassette  
Standard 8  
Recording/playback time (using  
cassette P6-120)  
SP mode: 2 hours  
LP mode: 4 hours  
Fastforward/rewind time (using  
cassette P6-120)  
Input / output  
connectors  
Video output  
Phono jack, 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms,  
unbalanced  
Audio output  
Monaural, phone jack, 327 mV  
RFU DC OUT  
Special minijack, DC 5V  
LANC control jack  
Stereo mini-minijack (ø 2.5 mm)  
MIC jack  
9.8 oz (280 g)  
excluding power cord  
Monaural minijack (ø 3.5 mm)  
Approx. 5 min.  
Viewfinder  
Electric viewfinder (color)  
Image device  
1/6 inch CCD (Charged Coupled  
Device)  
Approx. 270,000 pixels (Effective:  
Approx. 250,000 pixels)  
Lens  
Combined power zoom lens  
Filter diameter 37 mm  
20× (Optical), 200×(Digital)  
Focal length  
5/32 - 2 7/8 in. (3.6 - 72 mm)  
When converted to a 35 mm still  
camera  
2 - 40 6/8 in. (51.8 - 1036 mm)  
Color temperature  
Auto  
General  
Battery pack  
Power requirements  
7.2 V (battery pack)  
8.4 V (AC power adaptor)  
Average power consumption  
(when using the battery pack)  
During camera recording  
1.9 W  
Operating temperature  
32 °F to 104 °F (0 °C to 40 °C)  
Storage temperature  
–4 °F to +140 °F (–20 °C to +60 °C)  
Dimensions (approx.)  
4 1/8 × 4 1/4 × 7 3/4 in.  
(102 × 106 × 195 mm) (w/h/d)  
Mass (approx.)  
Output voltage  
DC 7.2 V  
Capacity  
5.0 Wh  
Dimensions (approx.)  
1 9/16 × 13/16 × 2 7/8 in.  
(38 × 21 × 71 mm) (w/h/d)  
Mass (approx.)  
3.4 oz (95 g)  
Type  
Lithium ion  
Design and specifications are  
subject to change without notice.  
1 lb 10 oz (740 g)  
excluding the battery pack, lithium  
battery, cassette and shoulder  
strap  
1 lb 15 oz (880 g)  
including the battery pack  
NP-F330, lithium battery CR2025,  
cassette P6-120 and shoulder strap  
Supplied accessories  
See page 7.  
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— Quick Reference —  
Identifying the parts and controls  
Camcorder  
4
5
6
7
1
8
9
2
3
q;  
qa  
1 POWER switch (p. 15)  
2 FOCUS switch (p. 33)  
3 NEAR/FAR dial (p. 33)  
4 Eyecup  
7 BATT RELEASE lever (p. 8)  
8 STANDBY switch (p. 15)  
9 START/STOP button (p. 15)  
q; Hooks for shoulder strap (p. 61)  
qa DC IN jack (p. 9, 13)  
5 Viewfinder lens adjustment lever  
(p. 16)  
6 Power zoom lever (p. 17)  
This mark indicates that this 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.  
These are trademarks.  
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Identifying the parts and controls  
qs  
qd  
qk  
ql  
qf  
qg  
qh  
w;  
qj  
qs Video control buttons (p. 23, 24)  
x STOP (stop)  
qk NIGHTSHOT switch (p. 19)  
ql Display window (p. 64)  
w; Tripod receptacle (base)  
m REW (rewind)  
N PLAY (playback)  
M FF (fastforward)  
X PAUSE (pause)  
Make sure that the length of the tripod  
screw is less than 9/32 inch (6.5 mm).  
Otherwise, you cannot attach the tripod  
securely and the screw may damage  
your camcorder.  
qd EDITSEARCH button (p. 21)  
qf Lens cover (p. 15)  
qg Camera recording lamp (p. 15)  
qh Infrared rays emitter (p. 19)  
qj Microphone  
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Identifying the parts and controls  
wd  
wa  
ws  
wf  
wg  
wh  
wa FADER button (p. 28)  
wf MENU button (p. 26, 39)  
ws BACK LIGHT button (p. 18)  
wd EXPOSURE button (p. 32)  
wg SEL/PUSH EXEC dial (p. 39)  
wh Lithium battery compartment (p. 47)  
Attaching the shoulder strap  
Attach the shoulder strap supplied with your camcorder to the hooks for the shoulder  
strap.  
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e;  
wj  
wk  
ea  
es  
wl  
wj DATE button (p. 20)  
e; TIME button (p. 20)  
wk TITLE button (p. 34)  
ea COUNTER RESET button (p. 15)  
es PICTURE EFFECT button (p. 29)  
wl PROGRAM AE button (p. 30)  
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ed  
ef  
eg  
ek  
eh  
ej  
el  
r;  
ed Viewfinder (p. 16)  
eh Cassette compartment (p. 14)  
ef EJECT switch (p. 14)  
ej Grip strap  
eg LANC control jack  
ek RFU DC OUT (RFU adaptor DC output)  
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.  
jack (p. 22)  
el MIC jack (PLUG IN POWER)  
Connect an external microphone  
(not supplied). This jack also accepts  
a “plug-in-power” microphone.  
If you connect a 2-pin microphone,  
supply power from DC OUT jack.  
r; AUDIO/VIDEO jacks (p. 22)  
Fastening the grip strap  
Fasten the grip strap firmly.  
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Operation indicators  
Viewfinder  
Display window  
q;  
1
qh  
qk  
2
qa  
qs  
2
3
4
5
6
SP  
0:00:00  
STBY  
40min  
1
qj  
W
T
M.FADER  
CINEMA  
SEPIA  
qd  
qf  
JUL 4 2000  
12:00:00 AM  
7
8
9
qg  
qh  
1Recording mode indicator (p. 41)  
qaTape counter indicator (p. 18)/Self-  
diagnosis display indicator (p. 51)  
2Remaining battery time indicator  
(p. 18)  
qsRemaining tape indicator (p. 18)  
3Exposure indicator (p. 32)/Zoom  
qdNIGHTSHOT indicator (p. 19)  
indicator (p. 17)  
qfAUTO DATE indicator (p. 44)/Date  
4Fader indicator (p. 28)  
indicator (p. 20, 43)  
5Wide mode indicator (p. 25)  
6Picture effect indicator (p. 29)  
7PROGRAM AE indicator (p. 30)  
8Backlight indicator (p. 18)  
9Manual focusing indicator (p. 33)  
qgTime indicator (p. 20, 43)  
qhWarning indicators (p. 52)  
qjDate or time indicator (p. 20, 43)/Tape  
counter indicator (p. 18)/Self-diagnosis  
display indicator (p. 51)/Remaining  
battery time indicator (p. 9)  
qkFULL charge indicator (p. 9)  
q;STBY/REC indicator (p. 18)/ Video  
control mode indicator (p. 24)  
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Quick Function Guide  
Functions to adjust exposure (in the recording mode)  
•In a dark place  
NIGHTSHOT (p. 19)  
•In dark environments such as sunset, fireworks,  
or general night views  
Sunset & moon mode (p. 30)  
•Shooting backlit subjects  
•In spotlight, such as at the theater or a formal  
event  
BACK LIGHT (p. 18)  
Spotlight mode (p. 30)  
•In strong light or reflected light, such as at a beach Beach & ski mode (p. 30)  
in midsummer or on a ski slope  
Functions to give images more impact (in the recording mode)  
•Smooth transition between scenes  
•Digital processing of images  
•Creating a soft background for subjects  
•Superimposing a title  
FADER (p. 27)  
PICTURE EFFECT (p. 29)  
Soft portrait mode (p. 30)  
TITLE (p. 34)  
Functions to give a natural appearance to your recordings  
(in the recording mode)  
•Preventing deterioration of picture quality in  
digital zoom  
D ZOOM [MENU] (p. 39)  
•Focusing manually  
Manual focus (p. 33)  
•Shooting distant subjects  
•Recording fast-moving subjects  
Landscape mode (p. 30)  
Sports lesson mode (p. 30)  
Functions to use in editing (in the recording mode)  
•Watching the picture on a wide-screen TV  
•Recording with the date/time  
•Enhancing old tapes  
Wide mode (p. 25)  
Date and time (p. 20)  
ORC [MENU] (p. 39)  
Functions to use after recording (in the playback mode)  
•Correcting jitter  
TBC [MENU] (p. 39)  
•Correcting color noise  
DNR [MENU] (p. 39)  
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Index  
A, B  
I, J, K, L  
S
AC power adaptor .................... 9  
Adjusting viewfinder ............. 16  
A/V connecting cable ...... 22, 38  
BACK LIGHT .......................... 18  
Battery pack ............................... 8  
Beep .......................................... 42  
BOUNCE .................................. 27  
“InfoLITHIUM” battery ........ 12  
Infrared rays emitter .............. 19  
LANC ....................................... 63  
LP mode ................................... 41  
Self-diagnosis display ............ 51  
SEL/PUSH EXEC dial ........... 61  
Shoulder strap ......................... 61  
Skip scan .................................. 24  
Standard 8 mm system .......... 45  
STRIPE...................................... 27  
Superimposing the date and  
M, N  
time ........................................ 20  
Manual focus ........................... 33  
Menu settings .......................... 39  
Moisture condensation .......... 54  
MONOTONE .......................... 27  
Mosaic fader ............................ 27  
NIGHTSHOT .......................... 19  
Normal charge .......................... 9  
NTSC system ........................... 53  
C, D  
T, U, V  
Charging battery ....................... 9  
Clock set ................................... 43  
Connection  
(viewing on TV) ................... 22  
(dubbing a tape) .................. 38  
DEMO ...................................... 42  
DNR .......................................... 40  
Dubbing a tape ........................ 38  
Tape counter ............................ 18  
TBC ........................................... 40  
Telephote ................................. 17  
Title ........................................... 34  
Transition ................................. 21  
TV color systems ..................... 53  
O, P, Q  
Operation indicators .............. 64  
ORC .......................................... 41  
Picture effect ............................ 29  
Picture search .......................... 24  
Playback pause........................ 24  
Power sources  
(house current) ..................... 13  
(car battery) .......................... 13  
(battery pack) ......................... 8  
Power zoom ............................. 17  
PROGRAM AE....................... 30  
W, X, Y, Z  
E
Warning indicators ................. 52  
Wide-angle .............................. 17  
Wide mode .............................. 25  
WORLD TIME ......................... 42  
Write-protect tab ..................... 14  
Zoom ........................................ 17  
EDIT .......................................... 40  
EDITSEARCH ......................... 21  
Exposure .................................. 32  
External microphone (not  
supplied) ............................... 63  
F, G, H  
FADER ..................................... 27  
Fade in/out.............................. 27  
FOCUS...................................... 33  
Full charge ................................. 9  
Grip strap ................................. 63  
Heads ........................................ 55  
R
Rec Review .............................. 21  
Recording and playback  
systems .................................. 45  
Recording mode ...................... 41  
Recording time ........................ 11  
Remaining tape indicator ...... 18  
Remaining battery time  
indicator ................................ 18  
Remote control jack  
(LANC).................................. 63  
RFU adaptor ............................ 22  
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