Sony DCR PC9 User Manual

3-068-331-11 (1)

Digital

Video Camera

Recorder

Operating Instructions

Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain

it for future reference.

Owner’s Record

The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the

serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers

whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.

Model No. DCR-PC9

Model No. AC-

Serial No.

SERIES

DCR-PC9

Note:

This equipment has been tested and found to

comply with the limits for a Class B digital

device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

These limits are designed to provide

reasonable protection against harmful

interference in a residential installation. This

equipment generates, uses, and can radiate

radio frequency energy and, if not installed

and used in accordance with the instructions,

may cause harmful interference to radio

communications. However, there is no

guarantee that interference will not occur in a

particular installation. If this equipment does

cause harmful interference to radio or

television reception, which can be determined

by turning the equipment off and on, the user

is encouraged to try to correct the interference

by one or more of the following measures:

— Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

— Increase the separation between the

equipment and receiver.

— Connect the equipment into an outlet on a

circuit different from that to which the

receiver is connected.

— Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/

TV technician for help.

For customers in CANADA

CAUTION

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE

BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

“Memory Stick”

This Class B digital apparatus complies with

Canadian ICES-003.

Main Features

Taking moving or still images, and playing them back

•Recording a picture on a tape (p. 22)

•Recording a still image on a tape (p. 41)

•Playing back a tape (p. 34)

•Recording still images on “Memory Stick”s (p. 122)

•Recording moving pictures on “Memory Stick”s (p. 129)

•Viewing a still image recorded on “Memory Stick”s (p. 142)

•Viewing a moving picture on “Memory Stick”s (p. 145)

Capturing images on your computer

•Using with an analog video unit and your computer (p. 88)

•Viewing images recorded on “Memory Stick”s using the USB cable (p. 147)

Other uses

Functions to adjust exposure in the recording mode

•Back light (p. 29)

•NightShot/Super NightShot (p. 29)

•PROGRAM AE (p. 52)

•White balance (p. 55)

•Adjusting the exposure manually (p. 57)

•Flexible Spot Meter (p. 58)

Functions to give images more impact

•Digital zoom [MENU] (p. 105) The default setting is set to OFF. (To zoom greater than

10×, select the digital zoom power in D ZOOM in the menu settings.)

•Fader (p. 45)

•Picture effect (p. 48)

•Digital effect (p. 49)

•Digital program editing (p. 77)

•Title (p. 98, 101)

•MEMORY MIX (p. 135)

Functions to give a natural appearance to your recordings

•Manual focus (p. 59)

•Sports lesson mode (p. 52)

•Landscape mode (p. 52)

Functions to use after recording

•END SEARCH/EDITSEARCH/Rec Review (p. 32)

•DATA CODE (p. 36)

•Photo search (p. 72)

•Photo scan (p. 74)

•Tape PB ZOOM (p. 67)/Memory PB ZOOM (p. 153)

•Zero set memory (p. 68)

•Title search (p. 69)

Checking supplied accessories

Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder.

1 Wireless Remote Commander (1)

6 “Memory Stick” (1) (p. 112)

7 A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 40)

8 Lens cap (1) (p. 22)

(p. 188)

2 AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power

adaptor (1), the power cord (1) (p. 13)

9 CD-ROM (SPVD-004 USB Driver) (1)

3 NP-FM30 battery pack (1) (p. 12, 13)

(p. 148)

4 Size AA (R6) battery for Remote

q; Battery terminal cover (1) (p. 12)

Commander (2) (p. 188)

qa Cleaning cloth (1) (p. 176)

5 USB cable (1) (p. 148)

Contents of the recording cannot be compensated if recording or playback is not made due to a

malfunction of the camcorder, storage media, etc.

Table of contents

Main Features................................................ 4

Checking supplied accessories ................... 5

Advanced Playback

Operations

Quick Start Guide ................................ 8

Playing back a tape with picture effects.. 65

Playing back a tape with digital effects ... 66

Enlarging images recorded on tapes

– Tape PB ZOOM ................................ 67

Quickly locating a scene using the zero set

memory function ................................. 68

Searching the boundaries of recorded tape

by title – Title search ........................... 69

Searching a recording by date

Getting started

Using this manual ...................................... 10

Step 1 Preparing the power supply ........ 12

Installing the battery pack .................. 12

Charging the battery pack .................. 13

Connecting to a wall outlet ................ 16

Step 2 Setting the date and time .............. 17

Step 3 Inserting a cassette ......................... 19

Step 4 Using the touch panel ................... 20

– Date search ........................................ 70

Searching for a photo

– Photo search/Photo scan ................ 72

Recording – Basics

Editing

Recording a picture .................................... 22

Shooting backlit subjects

Dubbing a tape ............................................ 75

Dubbing only desired scenes

– BACK LIGHT ............................ 29

Shooting in the dark – Nightshot/

Super Nightshot........................... 29

Self-timer recording ........................... 31

Checking the recording

– Digital program editing ................... 77

Using with an analog video unit and your

computer – Signal convert function.. 88

Recording video or TV programs ............ 89

Inserting a scene from a VCR

– Insert editing ..................................... 92

Audio dubbing............................................ 94

Superimposing a title ................................. 98

Making your own titles ........................... 101

Labeling a cassette .................................... 103

– END SEARCH / EDITSEARCH /

Rec Review ........................................... 32

Playback – Basics

Playing back a tape..................................... 34

Viewing the recording on TV ................... 40

Customizing Your Camcorder

Advanced Recording

Operations

Changing the menu settings ................... 105

“Memory Stick” Operations

Recording a still image on a tape

Using a “Memory Stick”

– Tape Photo recording ...................... 41

Using the wide mode ................................. 44

Using the fader function ............................ 45

Using special effects – Picture effect ........ 48

Using special effects – Digital effect ........ 49

Using the PROGRAM AE function .......... 52

Adjusting the white balance manually ... 55

Adjusting the exposure manually ............ 57

Using the spot light-metering mode

– Flexible Spot Meter........................... 58

Focusing manually ..................................... 59

Interval recording ....................................... 60

Frame by frame recording

– introduction ..................................... 112

Recording still images on “Memory Stick”

– Memory Photo recording .............. 122

Recording an image from a tape as a still

image ................................................... 126

Recording moving pictures on “Memory

Stick”s – MPEG movie recording .... 129

Recording a picture from a tape as a

moving picture................................... 131

Superimposing a still image in a “Memory

Stick” on a moving picture

– MEMORY MIX................................ 135

Copying still images from a tape

– Cut recording .................................... 62

Using the viewfinder ................................. 63

– Photo save........................................ 140

Table of contents

Viewing a still image

– Memory photo playback ............... 142

Viewing a moving picture

– MPEG movie playback .................. 145

Viewing images using your computer .. 147

Enlarging still images recorded on

“Memory Stick”s

– Memory PB ZOOM ........................ 153

Playing back images in a continuous loop

– SLIDE SHOW .................................. 154

Preventing accidental erasure

– Image protection ............................. 155

Deleting images ........................................ 156

Writing a print mark – PRINT MARK .. 159

Troubleshooting

Types of trouble and their solutions ...... 160

Self-diagnosis display .............................. 166

Warning indicators and messages ......... 167

Additional Information

Usable cassettes......................................... 169

About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack

.............................................................. 171

About i.LINK............................................. 172

Using your camcorder abroad ................ 174

Maintenance information and precautions

.............................................................. 175

Specifications............................................. 181

Quick Reference

Identifying the parts and controls.......... 183

Index ........................................................... 190

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.

Holding Grip

Connecting the power cord (p. 16)

Use the battery pack when using your camcorder outdoors (p. 12).

Open the DC IN

jack cover.

AC power adaptor (supplied)

Connect the plug with its v

mark facing the Holding Grip.

Inserting a cassette (p. 19)

1Slide OPEN/

ZEJECT in the

direction of the

arrow and open the

lid.

2Push the middle

portion of the back

of the cassette to

insert. Insert the

cassette in a straight

line deeply into the

cassette

3Close the cassette

compartment by

pressing the

mark on the cassette

compartment.

After the cassette

compartment goes

down completely,

close the lid until it

clicks.

compartment with

the window facing

out.

Recording a picture (p. 22)

1Remove the lens cap.

3Set the POWER switch to CAMERA

while pressing the small green

button.

2Press OPEN to

open the LCD

panel.

POWER

LOCK

Viewfinder

When the LCD panel

is closed, pull out the

viewfinder untill its

click to focus on the

subject

4Press START/STOP. Your camcorder

starts recording. To stop recording,

press START/STOP again.

POWER

LOCK

When you purchase your camcorder, the clock

setting is set to off. If you want to record the date

and time for a picture, set the clock setting before

recording (p. 17).

Monitoring the playback picture on the LCD

screen (p. 34)

1Set the POWER switch to VCR while

2Press

of the touch panel to

rewind the tape.

pressing the small green button.

POWER

LOCK

3Press of the touch panel to

start playback.

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.

NOTE

Do not pick up your

camcorder by holding the

viewfinder, the LCD panel,

the battery pack or the jack

cover.

— 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

The functions which require different operations depending on whether the tape has

the cassette memory or not are:

– End search (p. 32)

– Date search (p. 70)

– Photo search (p. 72)

The functions you can operate only with the cassette memory are:

– Title search (p. 69)

– Superimposing a title (p. 98)

– Labeling a cassette (p. 103)

For details, see page 169.

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).

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.

Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted.

Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the provision of the

Using this manual

Precautions on camcorder care

Lens and LCD screen/finder (on mounted models only)

•The LCD screen and the finder are manufactured using extremely high-precision

technology, so over 99.99 % of the pixels are operational for effective use.

However, there may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red,

blue or green in color) that constantly appear on the LCD screen and the finder.

These points are normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the

recording in any way.

•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 60 °C (140 °F), such as in

a car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight [b].

•Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors. Exposing the LCD

screen, the finder or the lens to direct sunlight for long periods may cause

malfunctions [c].

•Do not directly shoot the sun. Doing so might cause your camcorder to malfunction.

Take pictures of the sun in low light conditions such as dusk [d].

[a]

[b]

[c]

[d]

Step 1 Preparing the power supply

Installing the battery pack

We recommend that you use the battery pack when you use your camcorder outdoors.

(1) While sliding BATT (battery) release lever in the direction of the arrow 1,

slide the battery terminal cover in the direction of the arrow 2.

(2) Insert the battery pack in the direction of the arrow until it clicks.

To remove the battery pack

The battery pack is removed in the same way as the battery terminal cover.

Note on the battery terminal cover

To protect the battery terminals, install the battery terminal cover after the battery pack

is removed.

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 (M series).

See page 171 for details of “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack.

(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 the Holding

Grip.

(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).

The CHARGE lamp lights up when the charge begins. After the charge is

completed, the CHARGE lamp goes out. (full charge)

CHARGE lamp

POWER

LOCK

After charging the battery pack

Disconnect the AC power adaptor from the DC IN jack on your camcorder.

Note

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.

While charging the battery pack, the CHARGE lamp flashes in the following cases:

– The battery pack is not installed correctly.

– Something is wrong with the battery pack.

When you use the AC power adaptor

Place the AC power adaptor near a wall outlet. If any trouble occurs with this unit,

disconnect the plug from a wall outlet as soon as possible to cut off the power.

Step 1 Preparing the power supply

Charging time

Battery pack

NP-FM30 (supplied)

NP-FM50

Full charge

145

150

240

330

360

NP-FM70

NP-FM90

NP-FM91

The charging time may increase if the battery’s temperature is extremely high or low

because of the ambient temperature.

Approximate minutes at 25 °C (77 °F) to charge an empty battery pack

Recording time

Recording with

the viewfinder

Recording with

the LCD screen

Battery pack

Continuous*

Typical**

Continuous*

Typical**

NP-FM30 (supplied)

NP-FM50

115

185

385

580

670

100

140

295

450

520

NP-FM70

210

160

NP-FM90

315

245

NP-FM91

365

285

Approximate minutes when you use a fully 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

on LCD screen

Playing time

with LCD closed

Battery pack

NP-FM30 (supplied)

NP-FM50

125

200

415

630

725

150

310

475

550

NP-FM70

NP-FM90

NP-FM91

Approximate minutes when you use a fully charged battery

Approximate continuous playing time at 25 °C (77 °F). The battery life will be shorter if

you use your camcorder in a cold environment.

Step 1 Preparing the power supply

If the power goes 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.

Recommended charging temperature

We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of between 10 °C

to 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F).

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 (M series). Your camcorder operates only with

the “InfoLITHIUM” battery. “InfoLITHIUM” M series battery packs have the

mark.

SERIES

“InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

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 supplied with

your camcorder to the DC IN jack on your camcorder with the plug’s v mark

facing the Holding Grip.

(2) Connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor.

(3) Connect the power cord to a wall outlet.

2,3

PRECAUTION

The set is not disconnected from the AC power source (house current) as long as it is

connected to a 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 (optional).

Step 2 Setting the date and time

Set the date and time settings when you use your camcorder for the first time. “CLOCK

SET” will be displayed each time that you set the POWER switch to CAMERA or

MEMORY unless you set the date and time settings.

If you do not use your camcorder for about three months, the date and time settings

may be released (bars may appear) because the built-in rechargeable battery installed in

your camcorder will have been discharged (p. 177).

First, set the year, then the month, the day, the hour and then the minute.

(1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY.

(2) Press FN to display PAGE1 (p. 20).

(3) Press MENU to display the menu.

(4) Select

with r/R, and press EXEC.

(5) Select CLOCK SET with r/R, and press EXEC.

(6) Adjust the desired year with r/R, and press EXEC.

(7) Set the month, day and hour with the same procedure as step 6.

(8) Set the minute with r/R, and press EXEC by the time signal. The clock starts to

move.

EXEC

EXIT

SETUP MENU

CLOCK SET

DEMO MODE

SETUP MENU

CLOCK SET ––:––:––

DEMO MODE

SETUP MENU

CLOCK SET

DEMO MODE

2001 JAN

12 00 AM

EXEC

RET.

EXEC

RET.

EXEC

RET.

EXEC

EXIT

2001

5:30:00 PM

SETUP MENU

CLOCK SET

DEMO MODE

SETUP MENU

CLOCK SET JUL

DEMO MODE

2001 JUL

EXIT

2001 JAN

EXIT

2001 JAN

30 PM

RET.

EXEC

RET.

12 00 AM

Step 2 Setting the date and time

The year changes as follows:

1995 y 2001 T · · · · t 2079

To return to FN

Press EXIT.

If you do not set the date and time

“– – – – – – – – –” and “– –:– –:– –” are recorded on the data code of the tape and the

“Memory Stick”.

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.

Step 3 Inserting a cassette

(1) Install the battery pack, or connect the AC power adaptor for the power supply

(p. 12 to 16).

(2) Slide OPEN/ZEJECT 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.

OPEN/ZEJECT

3, 4

To eject a cassette

Follow the procedure above, and take out the cassette in step 3.

Notes

•Do not press the cassette compartment down. Doing so may cause malfunction.

•The cassette compartment may not be closed when 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. 169).

To prevent accidental erasure

Slide the write-protect tab on the cassette to expose the red mark.

Step 4 Using the touch panel

Your camcorder has operation buttons on the LCD screen. Touch the LCD panel

directly to operate each function.

In CAMERA or VCR mode

(1) Install the battery pack, or connect the AC power adaptor for the power supply

(p. 12, 16).

(2) Press OPEN to open the LCD panel.

(3) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA (in the standby/recording mode) or VCR

(in the playback mode) while pressing the small green button.

(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 PAGE3. Operation buttons appear on the LCD screen.

(7) Press a desired operation item. Refer to relevant pages for each function.

5,6

In CAMERA mode

POWER

LOCK

PAGE1 PAGE2 PAGE3 EXIT

SPOT

METER

FADER DIG

END EXPO–

EFFT

SCH

SURE

PAGE1 PAGE2 PAGE3 EXIT

TITLE

LCD

BRT

VOL

MEM

MIX

PAGE1 PAGE2 PAGE3 EXIT

SELF

TIMER

To return to FN

Press EXIT.

To execute settings

Press EXEC or

OK. The display returns to PAGE1/PAGE2/PAGE3.

To cancel settings

Press

OFF to return to PAGE1/PAGE2/PAGE3.

Step 4 Using the touch panel

Notes

•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.

•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.

•When operation buttons do not work even if you press them, an adjustment is

required (CALIBRATION) (p. 177).

•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 color of the items changes to grey.

Touch panel

You can operate with the touch panel using the viewfinder (p. 63).

Press FN to display the following buttons:

In CAMERA mode

PAGE1

PAGE2

PAGE3

MENU, SPOT METER, FADER, DIG EFFT, END SCH, EXPOSURE

TITLE, LCD BRT, VOL, MEM MIX

SELFTIMER

In VCR mode

PAGE1

PAGE2

PAGE3

MENU, LCD BRT, VOL, END SCH

TITLE, DIG EFFT, PB ZOOM

DATA CODE, V SPD PLAY, A DUB CTRL, REC CTRL

See p. 115 for MEMORY mode.

— 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 3” for

more information (p. 12, 19).

(3) Pull down the Holding Grip.

Hold your camcorder firmly as illustrated.

(4) Press OPEN to open the LCD panel.

(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.

LOCK

Microphone

Camera recording

lamp

LOCK

REC 0:00:01

40min

After recording

(1) Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHARGE).

(2) Close the LCD panel and set the Holding Grip back to the previous position.

(3) Eject the cassette.

(4) Remove the battery pack.

Recording a picture

Notes

•Fasten the grip strap firmly.

•Do not touch the built-in microphone during recording.

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. 105). 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 switch

When you slide the LOCK switch to the left, the POWER switch can no longer be set to

MEMORY accidentally. The LOCK switch 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:

– When you change the battery pack, set the POWER switch to OFF (CHARGE).

– When you use a tape with cassette memory, however, you can make the transition

smooth even after ejecting the cassette if you use the end search function (p. 32).

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

(CHARGE), 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.

Recording data

The recording data (date/time or various settings when recorded) are not displayed

while recording. However, they are recorded automatically onto the tape. To display

the recording data, press DATA CODE during playback. You can also use the Remote

commander for this operation (p. 36).

The battery use time when you record using the LCD screen

The battery time is slightly shorter than the shooting time using the viewfinder.

Recording a picture

Adjusting the LCD screen

The LCD panel moves about 90 degrees to the viewfinder side and about 180 degrees to

the lens side.

180°

90°

OPEN

When closing the LCD panel, set it vertically, and swing it into the camcorder body.

Note

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 the angle of the LCD panel

Make sure if the LCD panel is opened up to 90 degrees.

Shooting with the Mirror Mode

This feature allows the camer subject to view him-or herself on the LCD screen.

The subject uses this feature to check his or her own image on the LCD screen while

you look at the subject in the viewfinder.

In CAMERA or MEMORY mode.

Pull out the viewfinder and rotate the LCD screen 180 degrees.

The

indicator appears in the viewfinder and on the LCD screen.

When the POWER switch is set to CAMERA, Xz appears in the standby mode, and z

appears in the recording mode. Some of other indicators appear mirror-reversed and

others are not displayed.

Recording a picture

Picture in the mirror mode

The picture on the LCD screen is a mirror-image. However, the picture will be normal

when recorded.

During recording in the mirror mode

•ZERO SET MEMORY on the Remote Commander does not work.

•FN appears mirror-reversed in the viewfinder.

When you press FN

The

does not appear on the screen.

Adjusting the brightness of the LCD screen

(1) In CAMERA or MEMORY mode, press FN and select PAGE2.

In VCR mode, press FN to display PAGE1 (p. 20).

(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.

2,3

LCD

BRT

LCD BRT

–

the bar indicator

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

when using the battery pack (p. 105).

Even if you adjust the LCD screen backlight or brightness of the LCD screen

The recorded picture will not be affected.

Recording a picture

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.

You turn the LCD panel over and move it back to your camcorder body with the LCD

screen facing out. You can operate with the touch panel using the viewfinder in

CAMERA or MEMORY mode (p. 63).

Viewfinder backlight

You can change the brightness of the backlight.

Select VF B.L. in the menu settings when using the battery pack (p. 105).

Even if you adjust the viewfinder backlight

The recorded picture will not be affected.

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 10×

Zoom greater than 10× is performed digitally. To activate digital zoom, select the digital

zoom power in D ZOOM in the menu settings. The digital zoom function is set to OFF

as a default setting (p. 105).

The right side of the bar shows the digital

zooming zone.

The digital zooming zone appears when you

select the digital zoom power in the menu

settings (p. 105)

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

•Digital zoom starts to function when zoom exceeds 10×.

•The picture quality deteriorates as you move the power zoom lever toward the “T”

side.

When the POWER switch is set to MEMORY

You cannot use the digital zoom.

Recording a picture

Indicators displayed in the recording mode

The indicators are not recorded on tape.

Remaining battery time indicator

Cassette memory indicator

This appears when using a tape with cassette memory.

Recording mode indicator

STBY/REC indicator

REC 0:00:01

45min

40min

Time code/Tape counter indicator

Remaining tape indicator

This appears after you insert a cassette and record or play back for a while.

JUL

2001

12 : 05 : 56 AM

/ –

EDIT

FN button

Press this button to display operation buttons on the LCD screen.

Time indicator

The time is displayed about 5 seconds after the power is turned on.

Date indicator

The date is displayed about 5 seconds after the power is turned on.

EDIT indicator

This appears when you set EDITSEARCH to ON in

settings.

in the menu

Remaining battery time indicator

The remaining battery time indicator 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 one minute for the

correct remaining battery time in minutes to be displayed.

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 data

The recording data (date/time or various settings when recorded) are not displayed

while recording. However, they are recorded automatically onto the tape. To display

the recording data, press DATA CODE during playback. You can also use the Remote

Commander for this operation (p. 36).

Recording a picture

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 CAMERA or MEMORY mode.

The . indicator appears on the screen.

To cancel, press BACK LIGHT again.

BACK LIGHT

During back light function

The backlight function will be canceled when you press MANUAL in the EXPOSURE

mode or SPOT METER.

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 CAMERA or MEMORY mode, slide NIGHTSHOT to ON.

and “NIGHTSHOT” indicators flash on the screen. To cancel the NightShot function,

slide NIGHTSHOT to OFF.

NIGHTSHOT

OFF

NightShot Light emitter

SUPER

NIGHTSHOT

Recording a picture

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.

and “NIGHTSHOT”

indicators flash on the screen.

(2) Press SUPER NIGHTSHOT. The

and “SUPER NIGHTSHOT“ indicators

flash on the screen.

To cancel the Super NightShot mode, press SUPER NIGHTSHOT again.

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. 105).

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.

•Do not cover the NightShot Light emitter when using the NightShot function.

While using the NightShot function, you cannot use the following functions:

– Exposure

– Flexible Spot Meter

– PROGRAM AE

– White balance

Shutter speed in the Super NighShot mode

The shutter speed will be automatically adjusted depending on the brightness of the

background. The motion of the moving picture will be slow down.

While using the Super NightShot function, you cannot use the following

functions:

– Fader

– Digital effect

– PROGRAM AE

– White balance

– Exposure

– Flexible Spot Meter

When the POWER switch is set to MEMORY

Super NightShot function 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).

Recording a picture

Self-timer recording

Recording with the self-timer starts in 10 seconds automatically. You can also use the

Remote Commander for this operation.

(1) In the standby mode, press FN and select PAGE3 (p. 20).

(2) Press SELFTIMER.

The

(self-timer) indicator appears on the screen.

(3) Press START/STOP.

Self-timer starts counting down from 10 with a beep sound. In the last 2

seconds of the countdown, the beep sound gets faster, then recording starts

automatically.

START/STOP

To stop the count down

Press START/STOP.

To restart the countdown, press START/STOP again.

To record still images on a tape using the self-timer

Press PHOTO in step 3 (p. 41).

To cancel the self-timer recording

Press SELFTIMER so that the

(self-timer) indicator disappears from the screen while

your camcorder is in the standby mode.

Note

The self-timer recording mode is automatically cancelled when:

– The self-timer recording is finished.

– The POWER switch is set to OFF (CHARGE) or VCR.

When the POWER switch is set to MEMORY

You can also record still images on “Memory Stick”s with the self-timer (p. 125).

Checking the recording

– END SEARCH / 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.

EDIT

END SEARCH

You can go to the end of the recorded section after you record.

(1) In the standby mode, press FN to display PAGE1 (p. 20).

(2) Press END SCH.

The last 5 seconds of the recorded section are played back and your camcorder

returns to the standby mode. You can monitor the sound from the speaker or

headphones.

To return to FN

Press EXIT.

To stop searching

Press END SCH again.

EDITSEARCH

You can search for the next recording start point.

(1) In the standby mode, press FN to display PAGE1.

(2) Press MENU, then set EDITSEARCH to ON in

in the menu settings.

Hold down the 7/– · + side of EDIT. The recorded section is played back.

+ : to go forward

7/– : to go backward

Release 7/– · + to stop playback. If you press START/STOP, re-recording begins from

the point you released 7/– · +. You cannot monitor the sound.

Checking the recording

– END SEARCH / EDITSEARCH / Rec Review

Rec Review

You can check the last recorded section.

In the standby mode, press the 7/– side of EDIT momentarily .

The section you have stopped most recently will be played back for a few seconds, and

then your camcorder will return to the standby mode. You can monitor the sound from

the speaker or headphones.

End search function

When you use a tape without cassette memory, the end 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.

If a tape has a blank portion in the recorded portions

The end search function may not work correctly.

— 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) Press OPEN to open the LCD panel.

(3) Set the POWER switch to VCR while pressing the small green button.

(4) Press

(5) Press

to rewind the tape.

to start playback.

(6) Adjust the volume following the steps below.

1 Press FN to display PAGE1 (p. 20).

2 Press VOL. The screen to adjust volume appears.

3 Press –/+ to adjust the volume.

– : to make the volume down

+: to make the volume up

(7) Press

OK to return to PAGE1.

POWER

LOCK

VOL

–

the bar indicator

To return to FN

Press EXIT.

To stop playback

Press

Playing back a tape

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 a long time

Your camcorder gets warm. This is not a malfunction.

When you open or close the LCD panel

Open or close the LCD panel vertically.

Playing back a tape

To display the screen indicators – Display function

Press DISPLAY/TOUCH PANEL on your camcorder or DISPLAY on the Remote

Commander supplied with your camcorder.

The indicators disappear on the screen.

To make the indicators appear, press DISPLAY/TOUCH PANEL or DISPLAY 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 Remote

Commander.

Using the touch panel

(1) In the playback mode, press FN and select PAGE3.

(2) Press DATA CODE.

DATACODE

OFF

CAM

DATE

DATA DATA

(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 t various settings (SteadyShot OFF, exposure, white balance, gain, shutter

speed, aperture value) t no indicator

Not to display various settings, set DATA CODE to DATE in the menu settings (p. 105).

The display changes as follows when you press the DATA CODE button on the Remote

Commander: date/time ˜ no indicator

Date/time

Various settings

0:00:23:01

40min

[a]

[b]

[c]

AUTO

60 AWB

F1.8

JUL

12:05:56 AM

2001

9dB

[d]

[e]

[f]

[a] SteadyShot OFF indicator

[b] Exposure mode indicator

[c] White balance indicator

[d] Gain indicator

[e] Shutter speed indicator

[f] Aperture value indicator

Playing back a tape

Various settings

Various settings is your camcorder’s information when you have recorded. In the

recording mode, the various settings will not be displayed.

When you use the data code function, bars

(-- -- --) appear if:

– A blank portion of the tape is being played back.

– The tape is unreadable due to tape damage or noise.

– 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.

Remaining battery time indicator during playback

The indicator indicates the approximate continuous playback time. The indicator may

not be correct, depending on the conditions in which you are playing back. When you

close the LCD panel and open it again, it takes about 1 minute for the correct remaining

battery time to be displayed.

Playing back a tape

Various playback modes

To operate video control buttons, set the POWER switch to VCR.

When using the touch panel

(1) Press FN and select PAGE3.

(2) Press V SPD PLAY to display video control buttons.

To view a still image (playback pause)

Press

/X during playback. To resume normal playback, press

/X again.

/N.

To advance the tape

Press

/M in the stop mode. To resume normal playback, press

To rewind the tape

Press

/m in the stop mode. To resume normal playback, press

/N.

To change the playback direction

Press

playback, press

during playback to reverse the playback direction. To pause

/X . 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.

To view the picture at slow speed (slow playback)

Press

/y during playback. For slow playback in the reverse direction, press

, then press /y. To pause playback, press /X . To resume normal

/N.

playback, press

To view the picture at double speed

Press

press

/×2 during playback. For double speed playback in the reverse direction,

/c , then press /×2. To pause playback, press /X. To resume

/N.

normal playback, press

To view the picture frame-by-frame

Press

C in the playback pause mode. For frame-by-frame playback in the

/c . To resume normal playback, press /N.

reverse direction, press

To search the last scene recorded (END SEARCH)

Press END SCH on PAGE1 in the stop mode. The last 5 seconds of the recorded section

plays back and stops.

Playing back a tape

Video control buttons

Marks on your camcorder are different from those on the Remote Commander supplied

with your camcorder.

Your camcorder:

To play back or pause a tape

To stop a tape

To rewind a tape

To fastforward a tape

To play back a tape slowly

To forward one frame at a time

To rewind one frame at a time

To play back a tape at double speed

Remote Commander:

To play back a tape

To pause a tape

To rewind a tape

To fastforward a tape

To play back a tape slowly

C To forward one frame at a time

×2

To rewind one frame at a time

To play back a tape at double speed

In the various playback modes

•Sound is muted.

•The previous picture may remain as 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

/N.

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 jack.

When you play back a tape in reverse

Horizontal noise may appear at the center, or the top and bottom of the screen. This is

not a malfunction.

Viewing the recording on TV

Connect your camcorder to your TV 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 a wall outlet using the AC adaptor

(p. 16). Refer to the operating instructions of your TV.

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.

A/V

Yellow

S VIDEO

White

S VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO

: Signal flow

Red

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.

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 has an S video jack

Connect using an S video cable (optional) 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 (optional) 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. 105).

Then press DISPLAY/TOUCH PANEL on your camcorder. To turn off the screen

indicators, press DISPLAY/TOUCH PANEL on your camcorder again.

— Advanced Recording Operations —

Recording a still image on a tape – Tape Photo recording

You can record a still image. This mode is useful when you want to print a image using

a video printer (optional).

You can record about 510 images in the SP mode and about 765 images in the LP mode

on a 60-minute tape.

Besides the operation described here, your camcorder can record still images on

“Memory Stick”s (p. 122).

(1) In the standby mode, keep pressing PHOTO lightly until a still image appears.

The CAPTURE indicator appears. Recording does not start yet.

To change the still image, release PHOTO, select a still image again, and then

press and hold PHOTO lightly.

(2) Press PHOTO deeper.

The still image on the screen is recorded for about 7 seconds. The sound

during those 7 seconds is also recorded.

The still image is displayed on the screen until the recording is completed.

CAPTURE

•••••••

Notes

•During tape photo recording, you cannot change the mode or setting.

•When recording a still image, do not shake your camcorder. The image may fluctuate.

•The tape photo recording function does not work during following operations:

– Fader

– Digital effect

If you record a moving subject with the tape photo recording function

When you play back the still image on other equipment, the image may fluctuate.

To use the tape photo recording function using the Remote Commander

Press PHOTO on the Remote Commander. Your camcorder records an image on the

screen immediately.

To use the tape photo recording function during normal CAMERA recording

You cannot check an image on the screen by pressing PHOTO lightly. Press PHOTO

deeper. The still image is then recorded for about 7 seconds and your camcorder returns

to the standby mode.

To record clear and less fluctuated still images

We recommend that you record on “Memory Stick”s.

Recording a still image on a tape – Tape Photo recording

Self-timer recording

You can record still images on tapes with the self-timer. You can also use the Remote

Commander for this operation.

(1) In the standby mode, press FN and select PAGE3.

(2) Press SELFTIMER.

The

(self-timer) indicator appears on the screen.

(3) Press PHOTO firmly.

Self-timer starts counting down from 10 with a beep sound. In the last 2

seconds of the countdown, the beep sound gets faster, then the recording starts

automatically.

PHOTO

To cancel the self-timer recording

Press SELFTIMER so that the

(self-timer) indicator disappears from the screen while

your camcorder is in the standby mode. You cannot cancel the self-timer recording

using the Remote Commander.

Note

The self-timer recording mode is automatically cancelled when:

– The self-timer recording is finished.

– The POWER switch is set to OFF (CHARGE) or VCR.

Recording a still image on a tape – Tape Photo recording

Printing the still image

You can print a still image by using the video printer (optional). Connect the video

printer using the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder.

Connect it to the A/V jack and connect the yellow plug of the cable to the video input of

the video printer.

Video printer

A/V

LINE IN

VIDEO S VIDEO

S VIDEO

: Signal flow

Refer to the operating instructions of the video printer as well.

If the video printer is equipped with S video input

Use the S video connecting cable (optional) to obtain high-quality output. Connect it to

the S VIDEO jack and the S video input of the video printer.

Using the wide mode

You can record a 16:9 wide picture to watch on the 16:9 wide-screen TV (16:9WIDE).

Black bands appear on the screen during recording in 16:9WIDE mode [a]. The picture

during playing back on a normal TV [b] or a wide -screen TV [c] are compressed in the

widthwise direction. If you set the screen mode of the wide-screen TV to the full mode,

you can watch pictures of normal images [d].

[b]

[a]

16:9WIDE

[c]

[d]

(1) In the standby mode, press FN to display PAGE1.

(2) Press MENU, then set 16:9WIDE to ON in

in the menu settings (p. 105).

To return to FN

Press EXIT.

To cancel the wide mode

Set 16:9WIDE to OFF in the menu settings.

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 16:9WIDE to OFF in the menu settings.

Connection for a TV

Pictures recorded in the 16:9WIDE mode automatically appear on the TV screen at full

size when:

– You connect your camcorder to a TV that is compatible with the video ID (ID-1/ID-2)

system.

– You connect your camcorder to the S video jack on the TV.

ID-1 system

The ID-1 system sends aspect ratio information (16:9, 4:3, or letter box) with video

signals. If you connect a TV compatible with the ID-1 system, the screen size is

automatically selected.

ID-2 system

The ID-2 system sends a copyright protection signal with ID-1 signals inserted between

video signals when you connect your camcorder to other equipment using the A/V

connecting cable.

Using the fader function

You can fade in or out to give your recording a professional appearance.

[a]

STBY

REC

NORM. FADER

(fader)

MOSC. FADER

(mosaic)

BOUNCE¹⁾²⁾

OVERLAP²⁾

WIPE²⁾

DOT²⁾

[b]

STBY

REC

MONOTONE

When fading in, the picture gradually changes from black-and-white to color.

When fading out the picture gradually changes from color to black-and-white.

¹⁾You can use the bounce function when D ZOOM is set to OFF in the menu settings.

²⁾Fade in only.

Using the fader function

(1) When fading in [a]

In the standby mode, press FN to display PAGE1.

When fading out [b]

In the recording mode, press FN to display PAGE1.

(2) Press FADER. The screen to select the fader mode appears.

(3) Select a desired fader mode.

(4) Press

OK to return to PAGE1, 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.

2~4

FADER

OFF

FADER

MOSC.

FADER

NORM.

FADER

BOUN–

MONO– OVER– WIPE DOT

TONE LAP

To cancel the fader function

Before pressing START/STOP, press

return to FN.

OFF to return to PAGE1, and press EXIT to

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

– Tape Photo recording

– Interval recording

– Cut recording

* If you operate your camcorder while the fader function is in use, the Low lux mode

indicator flashes and you cannot use the fader function.

When you select OVERLAP, WIPE or DOT

Your camcorder automatically stores the image recorded on a tape. As the image is

being stored, the playback picture disappears. At this stage, the picture may not be

recorded clearly, depending on the tape condition.

Using the fader function

While using the bounce function, you cannot use the following functions:

– Exposure

– Flexible Spot Meter

– Focus

– Zoom

– Picture effect

Note on the bounce function

You cannot select the bounce function in the following mode or functions:

– D ZOOM is set to 20× or 120× in the menu settings

– Wide mode

– Picture effect

– PROGRAM AE

When the POWER switch is set to MEMORY

You cannnot use the fader function.

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 color and brightness of the picture are reversed.

SEPIA :

The picture is sepia.

B&W :

The picture is monochrome (black-and-white).

SOLARIZE [b] : The light intensity is clearer, and the picture looks like an illustration.

PASTEL [c] :

The contrast of the picture is emphasized, and the picture looks like an

animated cartoon.

MOSAIC [d] : The picture is mosaic.

[a] [b]

[c]

[d]

(1) In CAMERA mode, press FN to display PAGE1.

(2) Press MENU, then select P EFFECT in

in the menu settings to select a

desired picture effect mode (p. 105).

EXIT

MANUAL SET STBY

PROGRAM AE

EFFECT

OFF

WHT BAL

NEG. ART

SEPIA

AUTO SHTR

B&W

SOLARIZE

PASTEL

MOSAIC

EXEC

RET.

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 the digital effect function.

When you set the POWER switch to OFF (CHARGE)

The picture effect is automatically canceled.

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 image so that it is superimposed on a moving picture.

FLASH (FLASH MOTION)

You can record still image successively at constant intervals.

LUMI. (LUMINANCEKEY)

You can swap a brighter area in a still image 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.

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 image

Moving picture

STILL

Still image

Moving picture

LUMI.

Using special effects – Digital effect

(1) In CAMERA mode, press FN to display PAGE1.

(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

image is stored in memory.

(4) Press –/+ to adjust the effect.

Items to be adjusted

STILL

The rate of the still image you want to superimpose on the moving

picture

FLASH

LUMI.

The interval of flash motion

The color scheme of the area in the still image which is to be

swapped with a moving picture

TRAIL

The vanishing time of the incidental image

SLOW SHTR Shutter speed. The larger the shutter speed number, the slower the

shutter speed.

OLD MOVIE No adjustment necessary

(5) Press

OK to return to PAGE1.

2~4

DIG EFFT

OFF

DIG EFFT

OFF

DIG

EFFT

SLOW

SHTR MOVIE

OLD

LUMI.

STILL

FLASH LUMI.

TRAIL

–

The bar appears when setting following

digital effect modes : STILL, FLASH,

LUMI., TRAIL.

To return to FN

Press EXIT.

To cancel the digital effect

Press

OFF to return to PAGE1.

Using special effects – Digital effect

Notes

•The following functions do not work during digital effect:

– Fader

– Low lux mode of PROGRAM AE (The indicator flashes)

– Tape Photo recording

– Super NightShot

•The PROGRAM AE function does not work in the slow shutter mode.

•The following functions do not work in the old movie mode:

– Wide mode

– Picture effect

– PROGRAM AE

When you set the POWER switch to OFF (CHARGE)

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

SLOW SHTR 1

SLOW SHTR 2

SLOW SHTR 3

SLOW SHTR 4

Shutter speed

1/30

1/15

1/8

1/4

Using the PROGRAM AE function

You can select PROGRAM AE (Auto Exposure) mode to suit your specific shooting

requirements.

Spotlight

This mode prevents people’s faces, for example, from appearing excessively white

when shooting subjects lit by strong light in the theater.

Soft portrait

This mode brings out the subject while creating a soft background for subjects such as

people or flowers.

Sports lesson

This mode minimizes shake on fast-moving subjects such as in tennis or golf.

Beach & ski

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

This mode allows you to maintain atmosphere when you are recording sunsets, general

night views, fireworks displays and neon signs.

Landscape

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

This mode makes subjects brighter in insufficient light.

Using the PROGRAM AE function

(1) In CAMERA or MEMORY mode, press FN to display PAGE1.

(2) Press MENU, then select PROGRAM AE in

in the menu settings to select a

desired PROGRAM AE mode (p. 105).

EXIT

MANUAL SET

PROGRAM AE AUTO

EFFECT

SPOTLIGHT

PORTRAIT

SPORTS

WHT BAL

AUTO SHTR

BEACH&SKI

SUNSETMOON

LANDSCAPE

LOW LUX

EXEC

RET.

To return to FN

Press EXIT.

To turn the PROGRAM AE function off

Select AUTO in PROGRAM AE in the menu settings.

Notes

•Because your camcorder is set to focus only on subjects in the middle to far distance,

you cannot take close-ups in the following modes:

– Spotlight

– Sports lesson

– Beach & ski

•Your camcorder is set to focus only on distant subjects in the following modes:

– Sunset & moon

– Landscape

•The following functions do not work in the PROGRAM AE mode:

– Slow shutter

– Old movie

– Bounce

Using the PROGRAM AE function

•The following functions do not work in the low lux mode:

– Digital effect

– Overlap

– Wipe

– Dot

•The PROGRAM AE function does not work in the following cases. (The indicator

flashes.)

– To set the NIGHTSHOT to ON

– To record images on a “Memory Stick” using the MEMORY MIX function.

•While shooting in MEMORY mode, the following modes do not work (The indicator

flashes.):

– Sports lesson

– Low lux

While WHT BAL is set to AUTO in the menu settings

The white balance is adjusted even if the PROGRAM AE function is selected.

You can adjust the following functions while using the PROGRAM AE function.

– Exposure

– Flexible Spot Meter

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

– Sports lesson

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 color balance. Normally white balance is

automatically adjusted.

(1) In CAMERA or MEMORY mode, press FN to display PAGE1.

(2) Press MENU, then select WHT BAL in

in the menu settings to select a

desired white balance mode (p. 105).

HOLD : Recording a single-colored subject or background

(OUTDOOR) :

•Recording a sunset/sunrise, just after sunset, just before sunrise, neon signs, or

fireworks

•Under a color matching fluorescent lamp

n (INDOOR) :

•When lighting condition changes quickly

•In too bright places such as photography studios

•Under sodium lamps or mercury lamps

EXIT

MANUAL SET

PROGRAM AE

EFFECT

WHT BAL

AUTO SHTR

AUTO

HOLD

OUTDOOR

INDOOR

EXEC

RET.

To return to FN

Press EXIT.

To return to the automatic white balance mode

Set WHT BAL to AUTO in the menu settings (p. 105).

If the picture is being taken in a studio lit by TV lighting

We recommend that you record in the n 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 n indoor mode.

Adjusting the white balance manually

In the automatic white 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:

– You detach the battery for replacement.

– You bring your comcorder from the interior of a house holding the exposure, or vice

versa.

In the hold white balance mode

Set the white balance to AUTO and reset to HOLD after few seconds when:

– You change the PROGRAM AE mode.

– You bring your comcorder from the interior of a house, or vice versa.

Adjusting the exposure manually

You can adjust and set the exposure. Normally exposure is automatically adjusted.

Adjust the exposure manually in the following cases:

– The subject is backlit

– To shoot the bright subject and dark background

– To record dark pictures (e.g. night scenes) faithfully

(1) In CAMERA or MEMORY mode, press FN to display PAGE1.

(2) Press EXPOSURE. The screen to adjust the exposure appears.

(3) Press MANUAL, then adjust the exposure using –/+.

– : to dim

+ : to brighten

(4) Press

OK to return to PAGE1.

2,3

EXPO–

SURE

AUTO

MANU–

EXPOSURE

–

To return to FN

Press EXIT.

To return to the automatic exposure mode

Press

AUTO to return to PAGE1.

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.

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 and with its exposure fixed. Use the Flexible Spot Meter mode in

the following cases:

– The subject is backlit.

– 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 CAMERA or MEMORY mode, press FN to display PAGE1.

(2) Press SPOT METER. The SPOT METER screen appears.

(3) Press the desired area in the frame on the LCD screen.

The SPOT METER indicator flashes on the LCD screen. The exposure of the

point you selected is adjusted.

(4) Press

OK to return to PAGE1.

2~4

SPOT METER

PAGE1 PAGE2 PAGE3 EXIT

SPOT

METER

SPOT

METER

FADER

DIG

EFFT

END EXPO–

SCH

SURE

AUTO

To return to FN

Press EXIT.

To return to the automatic exposure mode

Press

AUTO to return to PAGE1.

Note

When the Flexible Spot Meter mode is in use, the backlight function does not work.

When using the Flexible Spot Meter function

EXPOSURE is automatically set to MANUAL.

Your camcorder automatically returns to the automatic exposure mode:

– If you change the PROGRAM AE mode.

– If you slide NIGHTSHOT to ON.

Focusing manually

You can gain better results by manually adjusting the focus in the following cases.

Normally, focus is automatically adjusted.

•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) Press FOCUS lightly in CAMERA or MEMORY mode. The 9 indicator

appears.

(2) Turn the focus ring to sharpen focus.

FOCUS

To return to the autofocus mode

Press FOCUS lightly to turn off 9,

or indicator.

To record distant subjects

When you press FOCUS down firmly, 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.

9 changes as follows:

when recording a distant subject.

when the subject is too close to focus on.

Interval recording

You can make a time-lapse recording by setting the camcorder to automatically record

and standby sequentially. You can achieve an excellent recording for flowering,

emergence, etc., with this function.

Example

1 s

9 min 59 s

[a]

[b]

10 min

[a] Recording time

[b] Waiting time

(1) In standby mode, press FN to display PAGE1.

(2) Press MENU, then set INT. REC to SET in

EXEC (p. 105).

in the menu settings, then press

(3) Set INTERVAL and REC TIME.

1 Press r/R to select INTERVAL, then press EXEC.

2 Press r/R to select the desired interval time, then press EXEC.

The time: 30SEC y 1MIN y 5MIN y 10MIN

3 Press r/R to select REC TIME, then press EXEC.

4 Press r/R to select the desired recording time, then press EXEC.

The time: 0.5SEC y 1SEC y 1.5SEC y 2SEC

5 Press

RET.

CAMERA SET

I NT. REC

EXIT

CAMERA SET

I NT. REC

EXIT

I NTERVAL 30SEC

REC T IME

1M IN

5MIN

10MIN

EXEC

RET.

EXIT

EXEC

RET.

EXIT

CAMERA SET

I NT. REC

I NTERVAL

CAMERA SET

I NT. REC

I NTERVAL

REC T IME 0 . 5SEC

1SEC

1 . 5SEC

2SEC

EXEC

RET.

EXEC

RET.

Interval recording

(4) Set INT. REC to ON, then press EXEC.

(5) Press EXIT to return to FN.

The INTERVAL indicator flashes on the screen

(6) Press START/STOP to start interval recording.

The interval recording indicator lights up.

CAMERA SET

ZOOM

16 : 9W I DE

STEADYSHOT

N.S. LIGHT

FRAME REC

I NT. REC

EDITSEARCH

EXIT

EXEC

RET.

To cancel the interval recording

Perform either of the following:

– Set INT. REC to OFF in the menu settings.

– Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHARGE), VCR or MEMORY.

To perform normal recording during the interval recording

Press START/STOP. The INTERVAL indicator flashes, and you can perform normal

recording only once. To return to interval recording, stop normal recording, and press

START/STOP again. The INTERVAL indicator stops flashing and lights up, and the

recording time for interval recording is started.

Note on interval recording

You cannot do interval recording in memory mode.

On recording time

There may be a discrepancy in recording time of up to +/– 6 frames from the selected

time.

Frame by frame recording – Cut recording

You can make a recording with a stop-motion animated effect using cut recording. To

create this effect, alternately move the subject a little and make a cut recording. We

recommend that you use a tripod, and operate the camcorder using the Remote

Commander after step 4.

(1) In standby mode, press FN to display PAGE1.

(2) Press MENU, then set FRAME REC to ON in

(3) Press EXIT to return to FN.

in the menu setting (p. 105).

The FRAME REC indicator lights up.

(4) Press START/STOP to start cut recording. The camcorder makes a recording

for about six frames, and returns to recording standby.

(5) Move the subject, and repeat step 4.

EXIT

CAMERA SET STBY

ZOOM

16 : 9WIDE

STEADYSHOT

N. S. LIGHT

FRAME REC

INT. REC

OFF

EDITSEARCH

EXEC

RET.

To cancel the cut recording

Perform either of the following:

– Set FRAME REC to OFF in the menu settings.

– Set the POWER switch to other than CAMERA mode.

Note

The proper remaining tape time is not indicated if you use this function continuously.

When using the cut recording function

The last recorded cut is longer than other cuts.

Using the viewfinder

You can pull out the 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. You can operate

with the touch panel using the viewfinder.

Use the viewfinder in the following case:

When operating camera brightness and the fader (only in CAMERA mode) on the

touchpanel using the viewfinder

(1) In CAMERA or MEMORY mode, pull out the 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.

(2) Press

OFF. The message PANEL OFF appears on the screen.

(3) Press OK. The LCD screen is turned off.

(4) Press the LCD screen. EXPOSURE,

CAMERA mode) appear.

(5) Select the desired item, then press

OK,

OK.

ON and FADER (only in

EXPOSURE: adjust the exposure by pressing –/+.

FADER:

press FADER until the desired fader mode is displayed (p. 45).

The indicator changes as follows:

FADER t M. FADER t BOUNCE t MONOTONE t

OVERLAP t WIPE t DOT t (no indicator)

The LCD screen lights up.

ON:

In CAMERA mode

EXPO–

SURE

FADER

In MEMORY mode

EXPO–

SURE

To make the buttons on the LCD screen disappear

Press

OK.

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 VCR or 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.

FN and

OFF in the viewfinder

These buttons appear mirror-reversed.

Available shooting time

This is the time when you record pictures using the viewfinder (p. 14).

— 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&W and SOLARIZE.

(1) In VCR mode, press FN to display PAGE1.

(2) Press MENU, then select P EFFECT in

in the menu settings to select a

desired picture effect mode (p. 105).

Refer to page 48 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

•You cannot process externally input scenes using the picture effect function.

•You cannot record images on a tape on your camcorder when you have processed the

image using the picture effect function. However, you can record images on a

“Memory Stick” (p. 126, 131), or on a 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 DV jack.

When you set the POWER switch to OFF (CHARGE) or stop playing back

The picture effect function is automatically canceled.

Playing back a tape with digital effects

During playback, you can process a scene using the digital effect functions: STILL,

FLASH, LUMI. and TRAIL.

(1) In VCR mode, press FN and select PAGE2.

(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 image.

(4) Press –/+ to adjust the effect. Refer to page 49 for details.

(5) Press

OK to return to PAGE2.

2,3

DIG EFFT

OFF

DIG

EFFT

STILL FLASH LUMI. TRAIL

To return to FN

Press EXIT.

To cancel the digital effect function

Press

OFF to return to PAGE2.

Notes

•You cannot process externally input scenes using the digital effect function.

•You cannot record images on a tape on your camcorder when you have processed the

image using the digital effect function. However, you can record images on a

“Memory Stick” (p. 126, 131), or on a 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 jack.

•You cannot use the PB ZOOM function for pictures processed by the digital effect

function.

When you set the POWER switch to OFF (CHARGE) or stop playing back

The digital effect function is automatically canceled.

Enlarging images recorded on tapes

– Tape PB ZOOM

You can enlarge playback images recorded on tapes. Besides the operation described

here, your camcorder can enlarge still images recorded on “Memory Stick”s (p. 153).

(1) In the playback or playback pause mode, press FN and select PAGE2.

(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 center 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 center of the screen.

2,3

PB ZOOM

ZOOM

END

To cancel the PB ZOOM function

Press

END.

Notes

•You cannot process externally input scenes using the PB ZOOM function with your

camcorder.

•You cannot record images on a tape on your camcorder when you have processed the

image using the tape PB ZOOM function. However, you can record images on a

“Memory Stick” (p. 126, 131), or on a VCR using your camcorder as a player.

The PB ZOOM function is automatically canceled when you operate the following

functions:

– Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHARGE)

– Stop playing back

Images in the PB ZOOM

Images in the PB ZOOM mode are not output through the DV jack.

In the PB ZOOM mode

If you press DISPLAY/ TOUCH PANEL button, the frame on the PB ZOOM screen

disappears. You cannot move the part you pressed to the center of the screen.

Edge of the enlarged image

The edge of the enlarged image cannot be displayed at the center of the screen.

Quickly locating a 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”. Use the Remote Commander for this

operation.

(1) In the playback mode, press DISPLAY on the Remote Commander if the

counter is not on the screen.

(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 x when you want to stop playback.

(4) Press m 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 N. Playback starts from the counter’s zero point.

DISPLAY

ZERO SET MEMORY

Notes

•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.

•The ZERO SET MEMORY indicator disappear when you press FN.

If a tape has a blank portion in the recorded portions

The zero set memory function may not work correctly.

Searching the boundaries of recorded

tape by title – Title search

If you use a tape with cassette memory, you can search for the boundaries of

recorded tape by title. Use the Remote Commander for this operation.

Before operation

Set CM SEARCH in

to ON in the menu settings (p. 105). (The default setting is ON.)

(1) Set the POWER switch to VCR.

(2) Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly, until the TITLE

SEARCH indicator appears.

The indicator changes as follows:

TITLE SEARCH t DATE SEARCH t PHOTO SEARCH

(no indicator)

PHOTO SCAN

(3) Press . or > on the Remote Commander to select the title for playback.

Your camcorder automatically starts playback of the scene having the title that

you selected.

TITLE SEARCH

HELLO!

POWER

LOCK

MODE

CONGRATULATIONS!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

PRESENT

GOOD MORNING

WEDDING

TITLE SEARCH

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

PRESENT

GOOD MORNING

WEDDING

NIGHT

BASEBALL

[b] [a]

[a] Actual point you are trying to search for

[b] Present point on the tape

To stop searching

Press x on the Remote Commander.

If you use a tape without cassette memory

You cannot superimpose or search a title.

If a tape has a blank portion between recorded portions

The title search function may not work correctly.

To superimpose a title

See page 98.

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 (Date search). Use a tape with cassette memory for

convenience. Use the Remote Commander for this operation.

Use this function to check where recording dates change or to edit the tape at each

recording date.

Searching for the date by using cassette memory

Before operation

•You can use this function only when playing back a tape with cassette memory.

•Set CM SEARCH in

to ON in the menu settings (p. 105). (The default setting is

ON.)

(1) Set the POWER switch to VCR.

(2) Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly, until the DATE

SEARCH indicator appears.

The indicator changes as follows:

TITLE SEARCH t DATE SEARCH t PHOTO SEARCH

(no indicator)

PHOTO SCAN

(3) Press . or > on the Remote Commander to select the date for playback.

Your camcorder automatically starts playback at the beginning of the selected

date.

DATE SEARCH

2 _SEARCH

SEP / 5 / 01

SEP / 6 / 01

DEC / 24 / 01

POWER

LOCK

MODE

JAN

1 / 02

FEB / 11 / 02

APR / 29 / 02

DATE SEARCH

SEP / 5 / 01

SEP / 6 / 01

DEC / 24 / 01

JAN

1 / 02

FEB / 11 / 02

APR / 29 / 02

[b] [a]

[a] Actual point you are trying to search for

[b] Present point on the tape

To stop searching

Press x on the Remote Commander.

Searching a recording by date – Date search

Note

If one day’s recording is less than 2 minutes, your camcorder may not accurately find

the point where the recording date changes.

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 6 recording date data. If you search the date among

seven or more data, see “Searching for the date without using cassette memory”.

Searching for the date without using cassette memory

(1) Set the POWER switch to VCR.

(2) Press FN to display PAGE1.

(3) Press MENU, then set CM SEARCH to OFF in

in the menu settings (p. 105).

(4) Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly, until the DATE

SEARCH indicator appears.

The indicator changes as follows:

DATE SEARCH t PHOTO SEARCH t PHOTO SCAN t (no indicator)

(5) Press . on the Remote Commander to search for the previous date or press

> 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 >, your camcorder searches for the previous or next date.

To stop searching

Press x/

on the Remote Commander or on your camcorder.

Searching for a photo

– Photo search/Photo scan

You can search for a still image you have recorded on a tape (photo search).

You can also search for still images one after another and display each image for 5

seconds automatically regardless of cassette memory (photo scan). Use the Remote

Commander for these operations. Use this function to check or edit still images.

Searching for a photo by using cassette memory

Before operation

•You can use this function only when playing back a tape with cassette memory.

•Set CM SEARCH to ON in

in the menu settings (p. 105). The default setting is ON.

(1) Set the POWER switch to VCR.

(2) Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly, until the photo

search indicator appears.

The indicator changes as follows:

TITLE SEARCH t DATE SEARCH t PHOTO SEARCH

(no indicator)

PHOTO SCAN

(3) Press . or > 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

POWER

LOCK

SEP / 5 / 01 1 7 : 30

SEP / 6 / 01 8 : 50

DEC / 24 / 01 1 0 : 30

JAN 1 / 02 23 : 25

FEB / 11 / 02 1 6 : 11

APR / 29 / 02 1 3 : 45

MODE

PHOTO SEARCH

SEP / 5 / 01 1 7 : 30

SEP / 6 / 01 8 : 50

DEC / 24 / 01 1 0 : 30

JAN 1 / 02 23 : 25

FEB / 11 / 02 1 6 : 11

APR / 29 / 02 1 3 : 45

[b] [a]

[a] Actual point you are trying to search for

[b] Present point on the tape

To stop searching

Press x on the Remote Commander.

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.

Searching for a photo – Photo search/Photo scan

Searching for a photo without using cassette memory

(1) Set the POWER switch to VCR.

(2) Press FN to display PAGE1.

(3) Press MENU, then set CM SEARCH to OFF in

(4) Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly, until the photo

search indicator appears.

in the menu settings (p. 105).

The indicator changes as follows:

DATE SEARCH t PHOTO SEARCH t PHOTO SCAN t (no indicator)

(5) Press . or > on the Remote Commander to select the photo for playback.

Each time you press . or >, your camcorder searches for the previous or

next photo.

Your camcorder automatically starts playback of the photo.

To stop searching

Press x/

on the Remote Commander or on your camcorder.

Searching for a 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:

DATE SEARCH t PHOTO SEARCH t PHOTO SCAN t (no indicator)

(3) Press . or > on the Remote Commander.

Each photo is played back for about 5 seconds automatically.

POWER

LOCK

MODE

PHOTO 00

SCAN

To stop scanning

Press x/

on the Remote Commander or on your camcorder.

If a tape has a blank portion between recorded portions

The photo search and photo scan functions may not work correctly.

— Editing —

Dubbing a tape

Using the A/V connecting cable

You can dub or edit on the VCR connected to your camcorder using your camcorder as

a player.

Connect your camcorder to the VCR using the A/V connecting cable supplied with

your camcorder.

Before operation

•Set DISPLAY to LCD in the menu settings. (The default setting is LCD.)

•Press the following buttons to make the indicator disappear so that they will not be

superimposed on the edited tape:

On your camcorder:

DISPLAY/TOUCHPANEL, DATA CODE

On the Remote Commander: DISPLAY, DATA CODE, SEARCH MODE

(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) Prepare the VCR for recording, then 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.

Refer to the operating instructions of your VCR.

A/V

S VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO

: Signal flow

When you have finished dubbing a tape

Press x on both your camcorder and the VCR.

You can edit on VCRs that support the following systems

8 mm,

Betamax,

Hi8, Digital8,

ED Betamax,

VHS,

S-VHS,

VHSC,

S-VHSC,

mini DV or

If your 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. 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.

If your VCR has an S video jack

Connect using an S video cable (optional) 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 (optional) to the S video jacks of both your camcorder and the

VCR.

This connection produces higher quality DV format pictures.

Dubbing a tape

Using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable)

Simply connect the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) (optional) to DV of your

camcorder and to DV IN 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 or letters on the

“Memory Stick” index screen.

Set the input selector on the VCR to the DV input position if the VCR is equipped with

the input selector.

(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)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.

DV IN

(optional)

: Signal flow

When you have finished dubbing a tape

Press x on both your camcorder and the VCR.

You can connect one VCR only using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable)

See page 172 for more information about i.LINK.

The following functions do not work during digital editing:

– Picture effect

– Digital effect

– PB ZOOM

If you record playback pause picture with the DV jack

The recorded picture becomes rough. And when you play back the picture using the

other video equipment, the picture may jitter.

Dubbing only desired scenes

– Digital program editing

You can duplicate selected scenes (programs) for editing onto a tape without operating

the VCR.

Scenes can be selected by frame. You can set up to 20 programs.

Unwanted scene

Switch the order

Before operating the Digital program editing

Step 1 Connecting the VCR (p. 77).

Step 2 Setting the VCR for operation (p 78, 82).

Step 3 Adjusting the synchronicity of the VCR (p. 83).

When you dub using the same VCR again, you can skip steps 2 and 3.

Using the Digital program editing function

Operation 1 Making the program (p. 85).

Operation 2 Performing a Digital program editing (dubbing a tape) (p. 87).

Notes

•You cannot dub the titles, display indicators, or the contents of cassette memory.

•When you connect with an i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable), you may not be able to

operate the dubbing function correctly, depending on the VCR.

Set CONTROL to IR in the menu settings of your camcorder .

•When editing digital video, the operation signals cannot be sent with LANC

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 75.

When you use the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable), connect the devices as illustrated

in page 76.

If you connect using an i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable)

With digital-to-digital connection, video and audio signals are transmitted in digital

form for high-quality editing.

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 rays to the remote sensor on

the VCR.

When you connect using the A/V connecting cable, follow the procedures below, (1) to

(4), to send the control signal correctly.

(1) Setting the IR SETUP code

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 LINE.

When you connect a video camera recorder, set its power switch to VCR/VTR.

3 Press FN to display PAGE1.

4 Press MENU, then select EDIT SET in

Then press EXEC.

in the menu settings (p. 105).

5 Select CONTROL, then press EXEC.

6 Select IR, then press EXEC.

7 Select IR SETUP, then press EXEC.

8 Select the IR SETUP code of your VCR, then press EXEC. See the following

page about the IR SETUP code.

6~8

EXIT

OTHERS

DATA CODE

BEEP

EXIT

OTHERS

ED I T SET

OTHERS

ED I T SET

CONTROL

ADJ TEST

”CUT-IN”

”CUT-OUT”

IR SETUP

PAUSEMODE

IR TEST

COMMANDER

DISPL AY

VIDEO EDIT

EDIT SET

CONTROL

ADJ TEST

”CUT-IN”

”CUT-OUT”

IR SETUP

PAUSEMODE

IR TEST

i. LINK

EXEC

RET.

EXEC

RET.

EXIT

EXEC

RET.

EXIT

OTHERS

ED I T SET

CONTROL

ADJ TEST

”CUT-IN”

OTHERS

ED I T SET

CONTROL

ADJ TEST

”CUT-IN”

ED I T SET

CONTROL

ADJ TEST

”CUT-IN”

”CUT-OUT”

IR SETUP

PAUSEMODE

IR TEST

”CUT-OUT”

IR SETUP

PAUSEMODE

IR TEST

”CUT-OUT”

IR SETUP

PAUSEMODE

IR TEST

EXEC

RET.

EXEC

RET.

EXEC

RET.

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 number 3.

Brand

IR SETUP code

Brand

IR SETUP code

23, 32, 80

21, 33, 35

77, 78

Sony

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

Multitech

NEC

Admiral (M. Wards) 89

Aiwa

Olympic

Panasonic

Pentax

Audio Dynamic

21, 35

16, 17, 77, 78, 96

8, 42

Bell&Howell (M. Wards)

Philco

77, 78

Brocsonic

Canon

70, 82

Philips

77, 78, 83

77, 78, 97

Pioneer

Citizen

Quasar

16, 17, 77, 78

Craig

47, 73

RCA/PROSCAN

7, 8, 16, 40, 41, 42, 77, 78*, 83,

101

Curtis Mathis

Daewoo

DBX

8, 77, 80

26, 40, 77

21, 33, 35

Realistic

Sansui

Singer

Samsung

Sanyo

36, 77

Dimensia

Emerson

Fisher

26, 48, 59, 70, 81, 82

36, 37, 44, 45

24*, 32, 32*, 41, 94, 94*

36, 37

Funai

Scott

22, 23, 24, 28, 32, 37, 40, 41

General Electric

Goldstar

Hitachi

8, 32*, 77, 87, 94*

Sharp

88, 89

Shintom

8, 42, 78

Signature 2000 (M. Wards)

80, 89

Instant Replay

JC Penny

JVC

77, 78

Sylvania

Symphonic

Tashiro

Tatung

Teac

77, 78, 80, 83

8, 21, 33, 35, 36, 42, 77

12, 13, 14, 21, 33, 35

21, 33, 35, 47

36, 37, 42, 44, 45, 47, 80

77, 78, 83

21, 33, 35

Kenwood

LXI (Sears)

Magnavox

Marantz

Marta

21, 33, 35

21, 33, 35, 80

77, 78

Technics

Toshiba

Wards

7, 40

37, 47, 88, 89, 95

21, 33, 35, 36

Memorex

Minolta

37, 77

Yamaha

Zenith

8, 42

Mitsubishi/MGA

22, 23, 24, 28

* TV/VCR component

Note on the IR SETUP code

Digital program editing is not possible if the VCR does not support IR SETUP codes.

Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing

(2) Setting the modes to cancel the recording pause on the

VCR

1 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.

EXIT

OTHERS

ED I T SET

CONTROL

ADJ TEST

”CUT-IN”

OTHERS

ED I T SET

CONTROL

ADJ TEST

”CUT-IN”

”CUT-OUT”

IR SETUP

”CUT-OUT”

IR SETUP

PAUSEMODE PAUSE

IR TEST

PAUSE

PAUSEMODE REC

IR TEST

EXEC

RET.

EXEC

RET.

The buttons canceling recording pause on 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 X.

– Select “REC” if the button to cancel recording pause is z.

– Select “PB” if the button to cancel recording pause is N.

Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing

(3) Locate the infrared rays 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.

VCR

Infrared rays emitter

Remote sensor

A/V connecting cable

(4) Confirming the VCR operation

1 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.

2,3

EXIT

OTHERS

ED I T SET

CONTROL

ADJ TEST

”CUT-IN”

”CUT-OUT”

IR SETUP

OTHERS

ED I T SET

CONTROL

ADJ TEST

”CUT-IN”

”CUT-OUT”

IR SETUP

PAUSEMODE

IR TEST

ENGAGE

REC PAUSE

PAUSEMODE RETURN

IR TEST

EXECUTE

COMPLETE

EXEC

RET.

EXEC

RET.

When the VCR does not operate correctly

•After checking the code in “About the IR SETUP” code, set the IR SETUP or the

PAUSEMODE again.

•Place your camcorder at least 30 cm (11 7/8 in.) away from the VCR.

•Refer to the operating instructions of your VCR.

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) (optional), 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 power switch to

VCR/VTR.

(3) Press FN to display PAGE1.

(4) Press MENU, then select EDIT SET in

EXEC (p. 105).

in the menu settings, then press

(5) Select CONTROL, then press EXEC.

(6) Select i.LINK, then press EXEC.

5,6

EXIT

MELODY

OTHERS

DATA CODE

BEEP

EXIT

OTHERS

ED I T SET

OTHERS

ED I T SET

CONTROL

ADJ TEST

”CUT-IN”

COMMANDER

DISPL AY

VIDEO EDIT

EDIT SET

CONTROL

ADJ TEST

”CUT-IN”

i. LINK

”CUT-OUT”

IR SETUP

PAUSEMODE

IR TEST

”CUT-OUT”

IR SETUP

PAUSEMODE

IR TEST

EXEC

RET.

EXIT

EXEC

RET.

EXIT

EXEC

RET.

EXIT

OTHERS

ED I T SET

CONTROL

ADJ TEST

”CUT-IN”

OTHERS

ED I T SET

CONTROL

ADJ TEST

”CUT-IN”

”CUT-OUT”

IR SETUP

PAUSEMODE

IR TEST

ED I T SET

CONTROL

ADJ TEST

”CUT-IN”

i. LINK

”CUT-OUT”

IR SETUP

PAUSEMODE

IR TEST

”CUT-OUT”

IR SETUP

PAUSEMODE

IR TEST

EXEC

RET.

EXEC

RET.

EXEC

RET.

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.

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 5 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

RET. to execute.

3,4

7,8

EXIT

OTHERS

ED I T SET

OTHERS

ED I T SET

OTHERS

ED I T SET

CONTROL

ADJ TEST

”CUT-IN”

”CUT-OUT”

IR SETUP

PAUSEMODE

IR TEST

CONTROL

ADJ TEST

”CUT-IN”

”CUT-OUT”

IR SETUP

PAUSEMODE

IR TEST

CONTROL

ADJ TEST

”CUT-IN”

”CUT-OUT”

IR SETUP

PAUSEMODE

IR TEST

RETURN

EXECUTE

EXIT

OTHERS

EXEC

RET.

EXEC

RET.

EXEC

RET.

ED I T SET

CONTROL

ADJ TEST

”CUT-IN”

EXECUTING

”CUT-OUT”

IR SETUP

No. 2

PAUSEMODE +215

IR TEST

9,10

EXIT

OTHERS

ED I T

RET.

CONTROL

ADJ TEST

”CUT-IN”

”CUT-OUT”

IR SETUP

PAUSEMODE

IR TEST

EXIT

OTHERS

ED I T SET

OTHERS

COMPLETE

ED I T SET

CONTROL

ADJ TEST

”CUT-IN”

”CUT-OUT”

IR SETUP

PAUSEMODE

IR TEST

CONTROL

ADJ TEST

”CUT-IN”

”CUT-OUT”

IR SETUP

PAUSEMODE

IR TEST

EXEC

RET.

EXEC

RET.

EXEC

RET.

To return to FN

Press EXIT.

Notes

•When you complete step 3, the image to adjust the syncronicity is recorded for about

50 seconds.

•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.

•When the recording unit cannot be operated properly by the i.LINK cable (DV

connecting cable), leave the connection as it is, and make the A/V connecting cable

settings (p. 78). Video and audio are sent by digital signals.

Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing

Operation 1: Making the Program

(1) Insert the tape for playback into your camcorder, and insert a tape for

recording into the VCR.

(2) Press FN to display PAGE1.

(3) Select VIDEO EDIT in

in the menu settings (p. 105).

Then press EXEC.

(4) Search for the beginning of the first scene you want to insert using the video

control buttons on the LCD screen, then pause playback. You can fine-adjust

one frame at a time.

(5) Press MARK IN on the LCD screen.

The IN point of the first program is set, and the top part of the program mark

changes to light blue.

(6) Search for the end of the first scene you want to insert using the video control

buttons on the LCD screen, then pause playback.

(7) Press MARK OUT on the screen.

The OUT point of the first program is set, then the bottom part of the program

mark changes to light blue.

(8) Repeat steps 4 to 7.

When one program is set, the program mark changes to light blue.

You can set 20 programs in maximum.

EXIT

V I DEO ED IT

OTHERS

0:32:30:14

DATA CODE

BEEP

MARK START

UNDO ERASE

ALL

COMMANDER

DISPLAY

VIDEO EDIT

EDIT SET

READY

TOTAL 0:00:00:00

SCENE

EXEC

RET.

END

5~8

V I DEO ED IT

0:09:07:06

V I DEO ED IT

0:08:55:06

0:10:01:23

MARK START UNDO ERASE

OUT

MARK START UNDO ERASE

I N

MARK START UNDO ERASE

I N

ALL

TOTAL 0:00:00:00

TOTAL 0:00:13:00

TOTAL 0:00:47:12

SCENE

END

Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing

Erasing the program you have set

Erase OUT mark first, and then IN mark of the last program.

(1) Press UNDO. The last program mark flashes on the LCD screen.

(2) Press EXEC. The setting is cancelled.

To cancel erasing

Press CANCEL in step 2.

Erasing all programs

(1) Select VIDEO EDIT in

in the menu settings.

(2) Press ERASE ALL. All the program marks flash on the LCD screen.

(3) Press EXEC. The settings are cancelled.

To cancel erasing all programs

Press CANCEL in step 3.

To finish making programs

Press

END.

The program is stored in memory until the tape is ejected.

Note

You cannot operate recording during the Digital program editing.

On a blank portion of the tape

You cannot set IN or OUT.

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.

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Operation 2: Performing a Digital program editing

(Dubbing a tape)

Make sure your camcorder and the VCR are connected, and that the VCR is set to

recording pause. When you use an i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) the following

procedure is not necessary.

When you use a digital video camera recorder, set its power switch to VCR/VTR.

(1) Select VIDEO EDIT in

in the menu settings. Then press START.

(2) Press EXEC.

Search for the beginning of the first program, then start dubbing.

The “SEARCH” indicator appears during search, and the “EDITING” indicator

appears during edit on the LCD screen.

The program mark changes to light blue after the dubbing is complete.

When 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

END to end the video edit function.

You cannot record on the VCR when:

– The tape has run out.

– The write-protect tab on the cassette is set to lock.

– The IR SETUP code is not correct. (When IR is selected.)

– The button to cancel recording pause is not correct. (When IR is selected.)

– The program to operate the Digital program editing has not been made.

– i.LINK is selected but an i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) is not connected.

– The power of the connected VCR is not turned on.

Using with an analog video unit and your

computer – Signal convert function

You can capture images and sound from an analog video unit connected to your

computer which has the i.LINK jack (DV jack) to your camcorder.

Before operation

Set DISPLAY to LCD in the menu settings. (The default setting is LCD.)

(1) Set the POWER switch to VCR.

(2) Press FN to display PAGE1.

(3) Press MENU, then set A/V t DV OUT to ON in

105).

in the menu settings (p.

(4) Start playback on the analog video unit.

(5) Start capturing procedures on your computer.

The operation procedures depend on your computer and the software which

you use.

For details on how to capture images, refer to the instruction manual of

computer and the software.

OUT

i. LINK

A/V

S VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO

: Signal flow

(optional)

After capturing images and sound

Stop capturing procedures on your computer, and stop the playback on the analog

video unit.

Notes

•You need to install software which can exchange video signals.

•Depending on the condition of the analog video signals, the 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 colors.

•You cannot record or capture the video output via your camcorder when the video

includes copyright protection signals such as ID-2 system.

•You can capture images and sound with an S video cable (optional) instead of the A/

V connecting cable (supplied).

Recording video or TV programs

Using the A/V connecting cable

You can record a tape from another VCR or a TV program from a TV that has video/

audio outputs. Use your camcorder as a recorder.

Before operation

Set DISPLAY to LCD in the menu settings. (The defalt setting is LCD.)

(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 FN and select PAGE3.

(4) Press REC CTRL.

(5) Press REC PAUSE.

(6) Press N on the VCR to start playback if you are recording a tape from VCR.

Select a TV program if you are recording from TV. The picture from TV or

VCR appears on the screen.

(7) Press REC START at the scene where you want to start recording from.

PAGE1 PAGE2 PAGE3 EXIT

REC CTRL

RET.

DATA

SPD

DUB REC

CODE PLAY

CTRL CTRL

REC

PAUSE

REC

START

OUT

A/V

S VIDEO

VIDEO

S VIDEO

AUDIO

: Signal flow

When you have finished dubbing a tape

Press x on both your camcorder and the VCR.

If your VCR is a monaural type

Connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting 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.

Recording video or TV programs

If your TV or VCR has an S video jack

Connect using an S video cable (optional) 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 (optional) to the S video jacks of both your camcorder and the

TV or VCR.

This connection produces higher quality DV format pictures.

Using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable)

Simply connect the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) (optional) to DV jack of your

camcorder and to DV jack of the DV products. With digital-to-digital connection, video

and audio signals are transmitted in digital form for high-quality editing.

Before operation

Set DISPLAY to LCD in the menu settings (p. 105). (The default setting is LCD.)

(1) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to record over) into your camcorder,

and insert the recorded tape into VCR.

(2) Set the POWER switch to VCR.

(3) Press FN and select PAGE3.

(4) Press REC CTRL.

(5) Press REC PAUSE.

(6) Press N on the VCR to start playback. The picture from the DV products

appears on the screen of your camcoder.

(7) Press REC START at the scene where you want to start recording.

PAGE1 PAGE2 PAGE3 EXIT

DATA VXXSXPXD AUDDUIOB REC

REC CTRL

RET.

CODE XPXLAXYX

CDTURBL

CTRL

REC

PAUSE

REC

START

(optional)

: Signal flow

Recording video or TV programs

When you have finished dubbing a tape

Press x on both your camcorder and the VCR.

You can connect one VCR only using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable).

When you dub a picture in digital form

The color of the display may be uneven. However, this does not affect the dubbed

picture.

If you record playback pause picture with the DV 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 on the screen. The DV IN indicator may

appear on both equipment.

Inserting a scene from a VCR – 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 89 or 90.

Insert a cassette containing the desired scene to insert into the VCR.

[a]

[A]

[b]

[c]

[B]

[C]

[A]: A tape that contains the scene to be superimposed

[B]: A tape before editing

[C]: A tape after editing

(1) Set the POWER switch to VCR.

(2) On the VCR, locate just before the insert start point [a], then set the VCR to the

playback pause mode.

(3) On your camcorder, locate the insert end point [c] by pressing m or M.

Then 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) On your camcorder, locate the insert start point [b] by pressing m. Press FN

and select REC CTRL in PAGE3. Press REC PAUSE.

(6) First press X on the VCR, and after a few seconds press REC START on your

camcorder to start inserting the new scene.

Inserting automatically stops near the zero point on the tape counter. Your

camcorder automatically returns to the recording stop mode.

0:00:00

ZERO SET

MEMORY

ZERO SET

MEMORY

REC CTRL

5,6

RET.

REC

PAUSE

REC

START

Inserting a scene from a VCR – Insert editing

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.

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-PC9)

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 picture and 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 x when you want to stop inserting.

If you press FN

The ZERO SET MEMORY indicator is not displayed.

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.

Select one of the following connections to add an audio sound.

Connecting the microphone with the MIC jack

MIC

(PLUG IN

POWER)

Microphone (optional)

: Signal flow

You can check the recorded picture and sound by connecting the A/V jack to a TV.

The recorded sound is not output from a speaker. Check the sound by using the

headphones or TV.

Connecting the A/V connecting cable to the A/V jack

A/V

Audio equipment

LINE OUT

AUDIO L

Do not connect the

AUDIO R

video (yellow) plug.

: Signal flow

Audio dubbing

Dubbing with the built-in microphones

No connection is necessary.

Notes

•When dubbing with A/V jack or the built-in microphone, pictures are not output

through S VIDEO jack or the A/V jack. Check the recorded picture on the screen. You

can check the recorded sound by using head phones.

•You cannot add audio with the DV jack.

If you make all the connections

The audio input to be recorded will take precedence over others in the following order.

•MIC (PLUG IN POWER) jack

•A/V jack

•Built-in microphone

Audio dubbing

Adding an audio sound on a recorded tape

(1) Insert your recorded tape into your camcorder.

(2) Set the POWER switch to VCR.

(3) Locate the recording start point. Press the

/N to start playing back. To

pause playing back, press the

/X at the recording start point. You can fine

adjust the recording start point by pressing

the Remote Commander for this operatrion.

(4) Press FN and select PAGE3.

, and you can also use

(5) Press A DUB CTRL to display control buttons.

(6) Press AUDIO DUB. The green X appears on the LCD screen.

(7) Press on your camcorder 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.

(8) Press

on your camcorder at the point where you want to stop recording.

PAGE1 PAGE2 PAGE3 EXIT

AUDIO DUB

RET.

DATA VXXSXPXD AUDDUIOB REC

CODE XPXLAXYX CDTURBL CTRL

REC

PAUSE

ARUEDCIO

SDTUABRT

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. 105).

EXIT

VCR SET

H i F i SOUND

AUDIO MIX

VcDV OUTST1

ST2

EXEC

RET.

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.

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. 110).

•New sound cannot be recorded on a tape already recorded in the LP mode.

•New sound cannot be recorded on blank portions of the tape.

If the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) (optional) 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-PC9), 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. Recording automatically stops at the point where ZERO SET

MEMORY was pressed.

Superimposing a title

If you use a tape with cassette memory, you can superimpose the title. 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 2 custom titles (p. 101). You can also select

the color, size and position of titles.

VACATION

(1) In CAMERA or VCR mode, press FN and select PAGE2.

(2) Press TITLE. The screen to select a title appears on the LCD screen.

(3) Select

with r/R, and then press EXEC.

(4) Press r/R to select a desired title, and then press EXEC. The title appears on the

LCD screen.

(5) If necessary, change the color, size, or position by pressing COLOR, SIZE, POS

r or POS R.

(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.

EXIT

PRESET TITLE

HELLO!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

HAPPY HOLIDAYS

CONGRATULATIONS!

OUR SWEET BABY

WEDDING

TITLE

VACATION

THE END

EXEC

RET.

EXEC

EXIT

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

VACATION

THE END

EXEC

RET.

EXEC

RET.

EXEC

EXIT

PRESET TITLE

HELLO!

TITLE

RET

EXIT

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

HAPPY HOLIDAYS

CONGRATULATIONS!

OUR SWEET BABY

WEDDING

VACATION

THE END

VACATION

COLOR

SIZE

POS r POS R

EXEC

RET.

Superimposing a title

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.

To use the custom title

If you want to use the custom title, select

in step 3.

If the tape has a blank portion

You cannot superimpose a title on the tape.

If the tape has a blank portion in the middle of the recorded parts

The title may not be displayed correctly.

The titles superimposed with your camcorder

•They are displayed by only the DV

format video equipment with index titler

function.

•The point you superimposed the title may be detected as an index signal when

searching a recording with other video equipment.

If 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.

Not to display title

Set TITLE DSPL to OFF in the menu settings (p. 105).

Title setting

•The title color changes as follows:

WHITE t YELLOW t VIOLET t RED t CYAN t GREEN t BLUE

•The title size changes as follows:

SMALL y LARGE

You cannot input 13 characters or more in LARGE size. If you input more than 12

characters, the title size returns to SMALL even you select LARGE.

•If you select the title size “SMALL”, you have 9 choices for the title position.

If you select the title size “LARGE”, you have 8 choices for the title position.

One cassette can have up to about 20 titles, if 1 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 “

FULL” mark appears

The cassette memory is full. Erase the title you do not need.

Superimposing a title

Erasing a title

(1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or VCR.

(2) Press FN to display PAGE1.

(3) Press MENU, then select TITLEERASE in

EXEC.

in the menu setting, then press

(4) Select the title you want to erase with r/R, and then press EXEC.

“ERASE OK?” indicator appears.

(5) Make sure the title is the one you want to erase, and press OK.

EXEC

EXIT

CM SET

T I TLEERASE

T I TLE DSPL

CM SEARCH

TAPE T I TLE

ERASE ALL

T I TLE DSPL

CM SEARCH

TAPE T I TLE

ERASE ALL

EXEC

RET.

EXEC

RET.

EXEC

EXIT

T I TLE ERASE

HELLO!

PRESENT

CONGRATULATIONS!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

PRESENT

ERASE OK?

GOOD MORNING

WEDDING

CAN–

CEL

EXEC

END

To return to FN

Press EXIT.

To cancel erasing

Press CANCEL in step 5.

100

Making your own titles

You can make up to 2 titles and store them in the memory of your camcorder. Each title

can have up to 20 characters.

(1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or VCR.

(2) Press FN and select PAGE2.

(3) Press TITLE.

(4) Select

with r/R, and press EXEC.

(5) Select CUSTOM1 SET or CUSTOM2 SET with r/R, and press EXEC.

(6) Select the desired character. Repeat pressing a key to select the desired

character on the key.

(7) Press c to move the cursor for the next character. Repeat the same procedure

as step 6 and 7 to complete your title.

(8) Press SET. The title is stored in memory.

EXEC

EXIT

RET.

EXIT

RET.

EXIT

TITLE SET

CUSTOM1 SET

CUSTOM2 SET

CUSTOM1 SET

CUSTOM2 SET

EXEC

TITLE SET

CUSTOM1 SET

CUSTOM2 SET

TITLE SET

____________________

[

]

&?!

ABC

DEF

GH I

MNO

123 678

PQR

TUV

WXY

’ . ,

SET

–

EXEC

RET.

SET

6~8

EXIT

_______________

PARTY

TITLE SET

[

_________________

]

PAR

&?!

ABC

DEF

&?!

ABC

DEF

GH I

JKL

MNO

123 678

GH I

JKL

MNO

123 678

PQR

TUV

WXY

’ . ,

SET

PQR

TUV

WXY

’ . ,

/–

SET

–

To return to FN

Press EXIT.

To change a title you have stored

In step 5, select CUSTOM1 SET or CUSTOM2 SET, depending on which title you want

to change, then press EXEC and then enter the new title as desired.

101

Making your own titles

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 (CHARGE) 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 C. The last character is erased.

To enter a space

Press c.

To enter the same character on the same button in succession

Press c to move the cursor to the next position, and enter the character.

102

Labeling a cassette

If you use a tape with cassette memory, you can label a cassette. The label can

consist of up to 10 characters and is stored in cassette memory. When you insert

the labeled cassette and set the POWER switch to CAMERA or VCR, the label is

displayed 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 PAGE1.

(4) Press MENU, then select TAPE TITLE in

in the menu setting, then press

EXEC (p. 105).

(5) Select a desired character. Repeat pressing a key to select the desired character

on the key.

(6) Press c to move the cursor for the next character. Repeat the same procedure

as step 5 and 6 to complete the label.

(7) Press SET. The label is stored in memory.

EXIT

CM SET

T I TLEERASE

4,5

6,7

T I TLE DSPL

CM SEARCH

TAPE T I TLE

ERASE ALL

SET

EXIT

CM SET

T I TLEERASE

T I TLE DSPL

CM SEARCH

TAPE T I TLE

EXEC

–––––––––

RET.

EXIT

TAPE TITLE

ERASE ALL

EXIT

[

_____

]

[

]

GRADU

GRADUATION

TAPE TITLE

&?!

GH I

ABC

DEF

&?!

GH I

ABC

DEF

[

__________

]

&?!

GH I

ABC

DEF

EXEC

RET.

MNO

123 678

MNO

123 678

EXEC

MNO

123 678

PQR

TUV

WXY

’ . ,

SET

PQR

TUV

WXY

’ . ,

/–

SET

–

PQR

TUV

WXY

’ . ,

–

SET

To return to FN

Press EXIT.

To erase the label you have made

Select C 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.

103

Labeling a cassette

If 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 “-----” indicates the number of characters you can select for the label.

To erase the title

Press C. The last character is erased.

To enter a space

Press c.

To enter the same character on the same button in succession

Press c to move the cursor to the next position, and enter the character.

Deleting all the data in cassette memory

You can delete all the data in cassette memory at once.

(1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or VCR.

(2) Press FN to display PAGE1.

(3) Press MENU, then select ERASE ALL in

in the menu settings, then select

OK.

(4) Select EXECUTE and then press EXEC. “ERASING” appears on the 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.

104

— Customizing Your Camcorder —

Changing the menu settings

To change the mode settings in the menu settings, select the menu items with r/R dial.

The default settings can be partially changed. First, select the icon, then the menu item

and then the mode.

(1) In CAMERA, VCR or MEMORY mode, press FN to display PAGE1.

(2) Press MENU to display the menu.

(3) Press r/R to select a desired icon, and press EXEC.

(4) Press r/R to select a desired item, and press EXEC.

(5) Press r/R 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. 106).

EXIT

MANUAL SET

PROGRAM AE

CAMERA

VCR

EFFECT

EXIT

OTHERS

WORLD TIME

BEEP

COMMANDER

DISPLAY

REC LAMP

EXIT

MANUAL SET

PROGRAM AE

MANUAL SET

EFFECT

WHT BAL

AUTO SHTR

EXEC

RET.

EXIT

OTHERS

WORLD TIME

BEEP

COMMANDER

DISPLAY

REC LAMP

EXEC

RET.

EXEC

RET.

EXEC

MEMORY

EXIT

MANUAL SET

PROGRAM AE

WHT BAL

EXIT

OTHERS

WORLD TIME

BEEP

EXIT

OTHERS

WORLD TIME

BEEP

COMMANDER ON

DISPLAY

REC LAMP

EXEC

RET.

EXEC

RET.

OTHERS

WORLD TIME

BEEP

EXEC

COMMANDER ON

DISPLAY

OFF

REC LAMP

OTHERS

WORLD TIME

BEEP

COMMANDER ON

DISPLAY

OFF

REC LAMP

EXIT

OTHERS

WORLD TIME

BEEP

COMMANDER OFF

DISPLAY

REC LAMP

EXEC

To return to FN

Press EXIT.

105

Changing the menu settings

Menu items are displayed as the following icons:

MANUAL SET

CAMERA SET

VCR SET

LCD/VF SET

MEMORY SET

CM SET

TAPE SET

SETUP MENU

OTHERS

Selecting the mode setting of each item z 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

switch

Icon/item

PROGRAM AE

Mode

Meaning

——

To suit your specific shooting requirement

(p. 52)

CAMERA

MEMORY

P EFFECT

——

To add special effects like those in films or on

the TV to images (p. 48)

VCR

CAMERA

WHT BAL

AUTO SHTR

To adjust the white balance (p. 55)

CAMERA

MEMORY

z ON

OFF

To automatically activate the electronic shutter

when shooting in bright conditions.

CAMERA

Not to automatically activate the electronic

shutter even when shooting in bright conditions.

D ZOOM

z OFF

20×

To deactivate the digital zoom. Up to 10× zoom

CAMERA

is carried out.

To activate the digital zoom. More than 10× to

20× zoom is performed digitally (p. 27).

120×

To activate the digital zoom. More than 10× to

120× zoom is performed digitally (p. 27).

16:9WIDE

z OFF

—

CAMERA

To record a 16:9 wide picture (p. 44)

To compensate for camera-shake

STEADYSHOT

z ON

OFF

To cancel the SteadyShot function. Natural

pictures are produced when shooting a

stationary object with a tripod.

N.S. LIGHT

z ON

To use the NightShot Light function (p. 30)

To cancel the NightShot Light function

CAMERA

MEMORY

OFF

Notes on the SteadyShot function

•The SteadyShot function will not correct excessive camera-shake.

•Attachment of a conversion lens (optional) may influence the SteadyShot function.

If you cancel the SteadyShot function

The SteadyShot off indicator

appears. Your camcorder prevents excessive

compensation for camera-shake.

106

Changing the menu settings

POWER

switch

Icon/item

FRAME REC

Mode

z OFF

Meaning

To deactivate cut recording function.

To activate cut recording function (p. 62).

To activate interval recording function (p. 60).

To deactivate interval recording function.

CAMERA

INT. REC

CAMERA

z OFF

SET

To set waiting time and recording time for

interval recording function.

EDITSEARCH

HiFi SOUND

z OFF

Not to display 7/– · + on the screen.

CAMERA

VCR

To display 7/– · + on the screen.

z STEREO

To play back a stereo tape or dual sound track

tape with main and sub sound

To play back a stereo tape with the left sound or

a dual sound tape with main sound

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

stereo 2 (p. 96)

VCR

ST1

ST2

A/V t DV OUT

z OFF

To output digital images in analog format using VCR

your camcorder.

To output analog images in digital format using

your camcorder (p. 88).

VCR

LCD B. L.

z BRT NORMAL To set the brightness on the LCD screen normal

CAMERA

MEMORY

BRIGHT

To brighten the LCD screen

LCD COLOR

——

To adjust the color on the LCD screen with –/+

VCR

CAMERA

MEMORY

Low intensity

high intensity

VF B.L.

z BRT NORMAL To set the brightness on the viewfinder screen to VCR

normal.

CAMERA

MEMORY

BRIGHT

To brighten the viewfinder screen.

Notes on LCD B.L. and VF B.L.

When you select “BRIGHT”, battery life is reduced by about 10 percent during

recording.

When you use the power source other than battery pack

LCD B.L. and VF B.L. are automatically selected to BRIGHT.

(continued on the following page)

107

Changing the menu settings

POWER

switch

Icon/item

STILL SET

PIC MODE

Mode

Meaning

z SINGLE

Not to record continuously.

MEMORY

MULTI SCRN To record 9 images continuously (p. 124).

QUALITY

z FINE

To record still images in the fine image quality

mode.

VCR

MEMORY

STANDARD

To record still images in the standard image

quality mode.

MOVIE SET

IMAGESIZE

z 320 × 240

160 × 112

z AUTO

To record moving pictures in 320 × 240 size.

VCR

MEMORY

To record moving pictures in 160 × 112 size.

VCR

MEMORY

REMAIN

To display the remaining capacity of the

“Memory Stick” in the following cases:

• for 5 seconds after setting the POWER switch

to MEMORY or VCR

• for 5 seconds after inserting a “Memory Stick”

into your camcorder in MEMORY or VCR

mode

• when the capacity of the “Memory Stick” is

less than 1 minute in MEMORY mode

• for 5 seconds after completing a moving

picture recording

To always display the remaining capacity of the

“Memory Stick”.

If you select QUALITY

The number of images you can record matched to that image quality is displayed.

108

Changing the menu settings

POWER

switch

Icon/item

SLIDE SHOW

Mode

Meaning

——

To play back images in a continuous loop

(p. 154).

MEMORY

DELETE ALL

FORMAT

——

z RETURN

To delete all the unprotected images (p. 158).

To cancel formatting.

MEMORY

To format an inserted “Memory Stick.”

1. Select FORMAT with r/R, then press EXEC.

2. Press r/R to select OK, then press EXEC.

3. After “EXECUTE” appears, press EXEC.

“FORMATTING” flashes during formatting.

“COMPLETE” appears when formatting is

finished.

PHOTO SAVE

TITLEERASE

TITLE DSPL

——

To duplicate still images on mini DV tape onto

“Memory Stick”(p. 140).

VCR

CAMERA

To erase the title you have superimposed

(p. 102).

z ON

OFF

To display the title you have superimposed

Not to display the title

VCR

CM SEARCH

z ON

OFF

To search using cassette memory (p. 69)

To search without using cassette memory

To label a cassette (p. 103)

TAPE TITLE

ERASE ALL

——

VCR

CAMERA

——

To erase all the data in cassette memory (p. 104)

VCR

CAMERA

Notes on formatting

•“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.

•You cannot format the “Memory Stick” if the write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick”

is set to LOCK.

•Format the “Memory Stick” if “

FORMAT ERROR”appears.

Formatting erases all information on the “Memory Stick”

Check the contents of the “Memory Stick” before formatting.

• Formatting erases sample images on the “Memory Stick”.

• Formatting erases the protected image data on the “Memory Stick”.

(continued on the following page)

109

Changing the menu settings

POWER

switch

Icon/item

REC MODE

Mode

z SP

Meaning

To record in the SP (Standard Play) mode

VCR

CAMERA

To increase the recording time to 1.5 times the

SP mode

AUDIO MODE z 12BIT

To record in the 12-bit mode (two stereo sounds) VCR

CAMERA

16BIT

To record in the 16-bit mode (the one stereo

sound with high quality)

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

VCR

CAMERA

•for about 8 seconds after a cassette is inserted

and your camcorder calculates the remaining

amount of tape

•for about 8 seconds after the playback button

is pressed in VCR mode

•for about 8 seconds after DISPLAY/TOUCH

PANEL is pressed to display the screen

indicators

To always display the remaining tape indicator

To reset the date or time (p. 17)

CLOCK SET

——

CAMERA

MEMORY

DEMO MODE

To make the demonstration appear

To cancel the demonstration mode

z ON

CAMERA

OFF

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.

•You cannot make audio dubbing on a tape recorded in the LP mode. Use the SP mode

for the tape to be audio dubbed.

•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

•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.

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 default setting 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. To set to STBY (Standby) again, leave the

DEMO MODE at ON in the menu settings, turn the POWER switch OFF (CHARGE),

and return the POWER switch to CAMERA.

•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 on the screen

and you cannot select DEMO MODE in the menu settings.

110

Changing the menu settings

POWER

switch

Icon/item

DATA CODE*

Mode

Meaning

z DATE/CAM

To display date, time and various settings

during playback

VCR

MEMORY

DATE

——

To display date and time during playback

WORLD TIME

BEEP

To set the clock to the local time. Press r/R to set CAMERA

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.

MEMORY

z MELODY

To output the melody when you start/stop

recording or when an unusual condition occurs

on your camcorder

VCR

CAMERA

MEMORY

NORMAL

OFF

To output the beep instead of the melody

To cancel the melody and beep sound

COMMANDER

z ON

To activate the Remote Commander supplied

with your camcorder

VCR

CAMERA

MEMORY

OFF

To deactivate the Remote Commander to avoid

remote control misoperation caused by other

VCR’s remote control

DISPLAY

z LCD

V-OUT/LCD

z ON

OFF

To show the display on the LCD screen and

viewfinder

VCR

CAMERA

MEMORY

To show the display on the TV screen, LCD

screen and viewfinder

REC LAMP

To light up the camera recording lamp at the

front of your camcorder

CAMERA

MEMORY

To turn the camera recording lamp off so that

the subject is not aware of the recording

VIDEO EDIT

EDIT SET

——

To make programs and perform Digital

program editing (p. 77).

VCR

——

To adjust and set the synchronicity of your

camcorder and a VCR for dubbing in Digital

program editing.

* Using the Remote Commander only

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 removing the power source

The “PROGRAM AE”, “AUDIO MIX”, “COMMANDER”, “HiFi SOUND” and “WHT

BAL” items are returned to their default settings.

The other menu items are held in memory even when the battery is removed.

When recording a close subject

When REC LAMP is set to ON, the red camera recording lamp on the front of the

camcorder may reflect on the subject if it is close. In this case, we recommend you set

REC LAMP to OFF.

(continued on the following page)

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— “Memory Stick” Operations —

Using a “Memory Stick” – introduction

You can record and play back images on a “Memory Stick” supplied with your

camcorder. You can easily play back, record or delete images. You can exchange image

data with other equipment such as your computer etc., using the USB cable for

“Memory Stick” supplied with your camcorder.

On file format

Still image (JPEG)

Your camcorder compresses image data in JPEG format (extension .jpg).

Moving picture (MPEG)

Your camcorder compresses picture data in MPEG format (extension .mpg).

Typical image data file name

Still image

100-0001:

This file name appears on the screen of your camcorder.

DSC00001.jpg: This file name appears on the display of your computer.

Moving picture

MOV00001:

This file name appears on the screen of your camcorder.

Mov00001.mpg: This file name appears on the display of your computer.

Using a “Memory Stick”

Terminal

Write-protect tab

Labeling position

•You cannot record or erase images when the write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick”

is set to LOCK.

•The position and shape of the write protect tab may be different depending on the

model.

•We recommend backing up important data.

•Image 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 or magnetic fields such as those of

speakers and televisions.

•Prevent metallic objects or your finger from coming into contact with the metal parts

of the connecting section.

•Stick its label on the labeling position.

•Do not bend, drop or apply strong shock to “Memory Stick”s.

•Do not disassemble or modify “Memory Stick”s.

•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 a car parked in the sun or under the scorching sun.

– Under direct sunlight.

– Very humid or subject to corrosive gases.

•When you carry or store a “Memory Stick”, put it in its case.

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“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.

Notes on image data compatibility

•Image data files recorded on “Memory Stick”s by your camcorder conform with the

Design Rules for Camera File Systems universal standard established by the JEITA

(Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries 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. 109). However, formatting erases all information on the

“Memory Stick”.

“Memory Stick” and

are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

•Windows and Windows Media are either registered trademarks or trademarks of

Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

•Macintosh and Mac OS, QuickTime are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.

•Real Player is either a registered trademark or treademark of RealNet works, Inc. in

the United States and/or other countries.

•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.

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Using a “Memory Stick” – introduction

Inserting a “Memory Stick”

Insert a “Memory Stick” in the “Memory Stick” slot as far as it can go with the v mark

facing up as illustrated.

Access lamp

“Memory Stick” slot

Ejecting a “Memory Stick”

Slide MEMORY EJECT in the direction of the arrow.

MEMORY EJECT

While the access lamp is lit or flashing

Do not shake or strike your camcorder because your camcorder is reading the data from

the “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” may be corrupted. If this occurs, use another “Memory Stick”.

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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 switch 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/CAM.

(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 PAGE3. Operation buttons appear on the LCD screen.

(6) Press a desired operation item.

Refer to relevant pages for each function.

LOCK

3~6

LOCK

POWER

In the memory camera

mode

PAGE1 PAGE2 PAGE3 EXIT

SPOT

METER

MENU PLAY INDEX EXPO–

SURE

PAGE1 PAGE2 PAGE3 EXIT

LCD

BRT

PLAY INDEX

MEM

MIX

In the memory

camera mode

In the memory

playback mode (still

image)

PAGE1 PAGE2 PAGE3 EXIT

SELF

PLAY INDEX

VOL

TIMER

PLAY INDEX

–

CAM INDEX

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To return to FN

Press EXIT.

To execute settings

Press EXEC or

OK.

To cancel settings

Press

OFF to return to PAGE1/PAGE2/PAGE3.

Notes

•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.

•When operation buttons do not work even if you press them, an adjustment is

required (CALIBRATION) (p. 177).

When executing each item

The green bar appears above the item.

If the items are not available

The color of the items changes to grey.

Touch panel

You can operate with the touch panel using the viewfinder (p. 63).

Press FN to display the following buttons:

In the memory camera mode

PAGE1

PAGE2

PAGE3

MENU, PLAY, INDEX, SPOT METER, EXPOSURE

LCD BRT, PLAY, INDEX, MEM MIX

SELFTIMER, PLAY, INDEX, VOL

In the memory playback mode

–

PAGE1

PAGE2

PAGE3

MENU, CAM, INDEX, DELETE,

–

LCD BRT, CAM, INDEX, PB ZOOM,

–

DATA CODE, CAM, INDEX,

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Using a “Memory Stick” – introduction

Selecting still image quality mode

You can select image quality mode in still image recording. The default setting is FINE.

(1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VCR. Make sure that the LOCK is set to

the right (unlock) position.

(2) Press FN to display PAGE1.

(3) Press MENU, then select STILL SET in

in the menu settings, then press

EXEC (p. 105).

(4) Select QUALITY with r/R to set a desired image quality, then press EXEC.

LOCK

POWER

LOCK

EXIT

SINGLE

EXIT

MEMORY SET

STILL SET

PIC MODE

QUALITY

MEMORY SET FINE

STILL SET

PIC MODE

QUALITY

FINE

STANDARD

REMAIN

EXEC

RET.

EXEC

RET.

To return to FN

Press EXIT.

Image quality settings

Setting

Meaning

FINE

(Indicator: FINE)

Use this mode when you want to record high quality images.

The image is compressed to about 1/6.

STANDARD

(Indicator:STD)

This is the standard image quality. The image is compressed

to about 1/10.

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Note

In some cases, changing the image quality mode may not affect the image quality,

depending on the types of images you are shooting.

Differences in image quality mode

Recorded images are compressed in JPEG format before being stored in memory. The

memory capacity allotted to each image varies depending on the selected image quality

mode. Details are shown in the table below. (The image size is 640 × 480, regardless of

image quality mode. The data size before compression is about 600 KB.)

Image quality mode

FINE (FINE)

Memory capacity

About 100 KB

STANDARD (STD)

About 60 KB

Image quality mode indicator

The image quality mode indicator is not displayed during playback.

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Selecting the size of a moving picture

You can select 320 × 240 or 160 × 112 of the moving picture size. The default setting is

320 × 240.

(1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to

the right (unlock) position.

(2) Press FN to display PAGE1.

(3) Press MENU, then select MOVIE SET in

in the menu setting, then press

EXEC (p. 105).

(4) Press r/R to select IMAGESIZE, then press EXEC.

(5) Press r/R to select the desired image size, then press EXEC.

The indicator changes as follows:

320

160

LOCK

POWER

LOCK

MEMORY S E T

MOV S E T

EXIT

I MAGE S

REMA

Z E 320 240

REMA

EXEC

3 0 sec

RET.

MEMORY S E T

MOV S E T

EXIT

320

I MAGE S

REMA

Z E 320 240

160 112

REMA

EXEC

3 0 sec

RET.

MEMORY S E T

MOV S E T

EXIT

160

I MAGE S

REMA

Z E 320 240

160 112

REMA

EXEC

2 min

RET.

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Image size settings

Indicator

Setting

Meaning

Recording

Playback

640 × 480

320 × 240

160 × 112

Records 640 × 480 still images.

————

Records 320 × 240 moving pictures.

Records 160 × 112 moving pictures.

320

160

320

160

Maximum recording time of moving pictures

Image size

320 × 240

160 × 112

Maximum recording time

15 seconds

60 seconds

Approximate number of still images you can record on a

“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

60 images

STANDARD (STD)

8MB type (optional):

FINE (FINE)

81 images

STANDARD (STD)

122 images

16MB type (optional):

FINE (FINE)

164 images

246 images

STANDARD (STD)

32MB type (optional):

FINE (FINE)

329 images

494 images

STANDARD (STD)

64MB type (optional):

FINE (FINE)

659 images

988 images

STANDARD (STD)

128MB type (optional):

FINE (FINE)

1319 images

1978 images

STANDARD (STD)

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Using a “Memory Stick” – introduction

Approximate time of moving pictures you can record on a

“Memory Stick”

The time of moving pictures you can record varies depending on which image size you

select and the complexity of the subject.

4MB type (supplied):

Picture size

160 × 112

320 × 240

Recording time

2 min. 40 sec.

40 sec.

8MB type (optional):

Picture size

160 × 112

320 × 240

Recording time

5 min. 20 sec.

1 min. 20 sec.

16MB type (optional):

Picture size

160 × 112

320 × 240

Recording time

10 min. 40 sec.

2 min. 40 sec.

32MB type (optional):

Picture size

160 × 112

320 × 240

Recording time

21 min. 20 sec.

5 min. 20 sec.

64MB type (optional):

Picture size

160 × 112

320 × 240

Recording time

42 min. 40 sec.

10 min. 40 sec.

128MB type (optional):

Picture size

160 × 112

320 × 240

Recording time

85 min. 20 sec.

21 min. 20 sec.

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Recording still images on “Memory

Stick” – Memory Photo recording

You can record still images on the “Memory Stick”. You can also record nine still

images continuously. (MULTI SCRN)

Before operation

Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.

(1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to

the right (unlock) position.

(2) Keep pressing PHOTO lightly. The green z mark stops flashing, then lights

up. The brightness of the image and focus are adjusted, being targeted for the

middle of the image and are fixed. Recording does not start yet.

(3) 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.

Approximate number of images can

be recorded on the “Memory Stick”.

FINE

1 / 12

Number of recorded images.

PLAY INDEX

FINE

CAPTURE

PLAY INDEX

LOCK

POWER

LOCK

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Recording still images on “Memory Stick”

– Memory Photo recording

When the POWER switch is set to MEMORY

The following functions do not work:

– Wide mode

– Digital zoom

– SteadyShot function

– SUPER NIGHTSHOT

– Fader

– Picture effect

– Digital effect

– Title

– Low lux mode of PROGRAM AE (The indicator flashes.)

– Sports lesson mode of PROGRAM AE (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.

When recording still images at step 2

The image momentarily flickers. This is not a malfunction.

The number of still images you can record on a “Memory Stick”

It varies according to the image quality mode and the complexity of the subject.

Recording data

The recording data (date/time or various settings when recorded) are not displayed

while recording. However, they are recorded automatically onto the “Memory Stick”.

To display the recording data, press DATA CODE during playback. You can also use

the Remote Commander for this operation (p. 36).

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Recording still images on “Memory Stick”

– Memory Photo recording

Recording images continuously

You can record still images 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

on a single page divided into 9 boxes. ( Indicator:

)

(1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK is set to the

right (unlock) position.

(2) Press FN to display PAGE1.

(3) Press MENU, then set PIC MODE in STILL SET to MULTI SCRN in

in the

menu settings.

LOCK

POWER

LOCK

MEMORY S E T

EXIT

S T

L L S E T

MODE

NG L E

MU L T

SCRN

EXEC

RET.

To return to FN

Press EXIT.

If the capacity of the “Memory Stick” becomes full

“

FULL” appears on the screen, and you cannot record still images on this “Memory

Stick”.

Note on using the video flash light (optional)

The video flash light does not work in the multi screen mode.

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Recording still images on “Memory Stick”

– Memory Photo recording

Self-timer memory photo recording

You can record images on “Memory Stick”s with the self-timer. You can also use the

Remote Commander for this operation.

(1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to

the right (unlock) position.

(2) Press FN and select PAGE3.

(3) Press SELFTIMER in the standby mode.

The

(self-timer) indicator appears on the screen.

(4) Press PHOTO firmly.

Self-timer starts counting down from 10 with a beep sound. In the last 2

seconds of the countdown, the beep sound gets faster, then recording starts

automatically.

PHOTO

To record moving pictures on “Memory Stick”s with the self-

timer

Press START/STOP in step 4. To stop the recording, press START/STOP again.

To cancel the self-timer recording

Press SELFTIMER so that the

(self-timer) indicator disappears from the screen. 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 (CHARGE) or VCR.

To check the image to be recorded

You can check the image with pressing the PHOTO button lightly, then press it deeper

to start the self-timer recording.

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Recording an image from a tape as a still

image

Your camcorder can read moving picture data recorded on a tape and record it as a still

image on a “Memory Stick”.

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 tape into your camcorder.

•Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.

(1) Set the POWER switch to VCR.

(2) Press

. The picture recorded on the tape is played back.

(3) Keep pressing PHOTO lightly until the picture from the tape freezes.

CAPTURE appears on the screen. 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.

FINE

1 / 40

CAPTURE

POWER

LOCK

When the access lamp is lit or flashing

Do not shake or strike the unit. As well do not turn the power off , eject a “Memory

Stick” or remove the battery pack. Otherwise, the image data breakdown may occur.

If “ ” appears on the screen

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.

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Recording an image from a tape as a still image

Sound recorded on a tape

You cannot record the audio from a tape.

Titles which have already been recorded on tapes

You cannot record the titles on “Memory Stick”s. The title does not appear while you

are recording a still image with PHOTO.

Recording date/time

The date/time when it is recorded on “Memory Stick” is recorded. Various settings are

not recorded.

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.

Recording a still image from other equipment

Before opration

•Set DISPLAY in

•Set A/V t DV OUT in

OFF.)

to LCD in the menu settings (p. 105). (The defalt setting is LCD.)

to OFF in the menu settings (p. 105). (The defalt setting is

(1) Set the POWER switch to VCR.

(2) Play back the recorded tape, or turn the TV on to see the desired program.

The image of the other equipment is displayed on the LCD screen or in the

viwfinder.

(3) Follow the steps 3 and 4 on page 126.

Using the A/V connecting cable

A/V

OUT

S VIDEO

VIDEO

S VIDEO

: Signal flow

Connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video jack on the VCR or

the TV.

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If your TV or VCR has an S VIDEO jack

Connect using an S video cable (optional) 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 (optional) to the S video jacks of both your camcorder and the

TV or VCR.

This connection produces higher quality DV format pictures.

Using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable)

DV OUT

: Signal flow

(optional)

Note

The “ ” flashes in the following instances. If this happens, eject and insert “Memory

Stick“ again, and record distortion-free images.

– When recording on a tape in a poor recording state, for example, on a tape that has

been repeatedly used for dubbing

– When attempting to input images that are distorted due to poor radio wave reception

when a TV tuner unit is in use

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Recording moving pictures on “Memory

Stick”s – MPEG movie recording

You can record moving pictures with sound on “Memory Stick”s.

Before operation

Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.

(1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to

the right (unlock) position.

(2) Press START/STOP. Your camcorder starts recording. The camera recording

lamp located on the front of your camcorder lights up. When IMAGESIZE in

the menu settings is set to 160 × 112, the maximum recording time is 60

seconds. However, when IMAGESIZE in the menu settings is set to 320 × 240,

the maximum recording time is 15 seconds.

40min

₃₂₀REC

[

]

15SEC

Recording time indicator can be recorded on

the “Memory Stick”

POWER

LOCK

BBB

This indicator is displayed for 5 seconds after

pressing START/STOP. This indicator is not

recorded.

PLAY INDEX

LOCK

POWER

LOCK

To stop recording

Press START/STOP.

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Recording moving pictures on “Memory Stick”s – MPEG movie

recording

Note

Sound is recorded in monaural.

When the POWER switch is set to MEMORY

The following functions do not work:

– Wide mode

– Digital zoom

– SteadyShot function

– SUPER NIGHTSHOT

– Fader

– Picture effect

– Digital effect

– Title

– Low lux of PROGRAM AE (The indicator flashes.)

– Sports lesson of PROGRAM AE (The indicator flashes.)

When using an external flash (optional)

Turn the power of the external flash off when recording moving pictures on “Memory

Stick”s.

Otherwise, the charging sound for the flash may be recorded.

Recording date/time

The date/time are not displayed while recording. However, they are automatically

recorded onto the “Memory Stick”.

To display the recording date/time, press DATA CODE during playback. Various

settings cannot be recorded. You can use the Remote Commander for this operation

(p. 36).

During recording on “Memory Stick”

Do not eject the cassette tape from your camcorder. During ejecting the tape, sound is

not recorded on the “Memory Stick.”

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Recording a picture from a tape as a

moving picture

Your camcorder can read moving picture data recorded on a tape and record it as a

moving picture on a “Memory Stick.” Your camcorder can also take in moving picture

data through the input connector and record it as a moving picture on a “Memory

Stick.”

Before operation

•Insert a recorded tape into your camcorder.

•Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.

(1) Set the POWER switch to VCR.

(2) Press

. The picture recorded on the tape is played back. And press

again at the scene where you want to start recording from.

(3) Press START/STOP. When IMAGESIZE in the menu settings is set to 160 ×

112, the maximum recording time is 60 seconds. However, when IMAGESIZE

in the menu settings is set to 320 × 240, the maximum recording time is 15

seconds.

POWER

LOCK

Recording time indicator can be recorded on

the “Memory Stick.”

40min

15 42 43

POWER

LOCK

₃₂₀REC

[

]

15SEC

BBB

This indicator is displayed for 5 seconds after

pressing START/STOP. This indicator is not

recorded.

To stop recording

Press START/STOP.

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Recording a picture from a tape as a moving picture

Notes

•Sound recorded in 48 kHz is converted to one in 32 kHz when recording images from

a tape to “Memory Stick”s.

•Sound recorded in stereo is converted to monaural sound when recording from tapes.

When the access lamp is lit or flashing

Do not shake or strike the unit. As well do not turn the power off, eject a “Memory

Stick” or remove the battery pack. Otherwise, the image data breakdown may occur.

Titles have already recorded on tapes

You cannot record the titles on “Memory Stick”s. The title does not appear while you

are recording a moving picture with START/STOP.

Recording date/time

The recording data (date/time) when it is recorded on “Memory Stick” is recorded.

Various settings are not recorded.

If “

AUDIO ERROR” is displayed

Sound that cannot be recorded by your camcorder has been recorded. Connect the A/V

connecting cable to input images from an external unit used to play back the image

(p. 133).

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Recording a picture from a tape as a moving picture

Recording a moving picture from other equipment

Before operation

•Set DISPLAY to LCD in the menu settings. (The default setting is LCD.)

•Select A/V t DV OUT to OFF in the menu setting (p. 105). (The default setting is

OFF.)

(1) Set the POWER switch to VCR.

(2) Play back the recorded tape, or turn the TV on to see the desired program.

The image of the other equipment is displayed on the LCD screen or in the

viewfinder.

(3) Follow the procedure on page 131 from the steps 3 on wards at the point

where you want to start recording.

Using the A/V connecting cable

A/V

OUT

S VIDEO

VIDEO

S VIDEO

: Signal flow

Connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video jack on the VCR or

the TV.

If your TV or VCR has an S video jack

Connect using an S video cable (optional) 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 (optional) to the S video jacks of both your camcorder and the

TV or VCR.

This connection produces higher quality DV format pictures.

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Recording a picture from a tape as a moving picture

Using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable)

DV OUT

(optional)

: Signal flow

Note

The “ ” flashes in the following instances. If this happens, eject and insert “Memory

Stick“ again, and record distortion-free images.

– When recording on a tape in a poor recording state, for example, on a tape that has

been repeatedly used for dubbing

– When attempting to input images that are distorted due to poor radio wave reception

when a TV tuner unit is in use

During recording on “Memory Stick”

Do not eject the cassette tape from your camcorder. During ejecting the tape, sound is

not recorded on the “Memory Stick.”

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Superimposing a still image in a “Memory

Stick” on a moving picture – MEMORY MIX

You can superimpose a still image you have recorded on a “Memory Stick” on top of

the moving picture you are recording.

You can record the superimposed images on a tape or a “Memory Stick”. (However,

you can record only superimposed still images on the “Memory Stick”.)

M. CHROM (Memory chromakey)

You can swap a blue area of a still image such as an illustration or a frame with a

moving picture.

M. LUMI (Memory luminancekey)

You can swap a brighter area of a still image 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 image such as an image which

can be used as background. Shoot the subject against a blue background. The blue area

of the moving picture will be swapped with a still image.

M.OVERLAP* (Memory overlap)

You can make a moving picture fade in on top of a still image.

Still image

Moving picture

M. CHROM

CAM

CHROM

Blue

Still image

Moving picture

M. LUMI

CAM

L UM I

Still image

Moving picture

C. CHROM

CAM

CHROM

Blue

Moving picture

M. OVERLAP*

OV ER –

L AP

* The superimposed image using Memory overlap function can be recorded on tapes

only.

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Superimposing a still image in a “Memory Stick” on a moving

picture – MEMORY MIX

Recording a superimposed image to tape

Before operation

•Insert a tape for recording into your camcorder.

•Insert a “Memory Stick” recorded with still images into your camcorder.

(1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA.

(2) In the standby mode, press FN and select PAGE2.

(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 to select the still image which

you want to superimpose.

– : to see the previous image

+: to see the next image

(5) Press a desired mode. The still image is superimposed on the moving picture.

(6) Press –/+ on the left lower corner of the screen to adjust the effect, then press

OK to return to PAGE2.

(7) Press EXIT to return to FN.

(8) Press START/STOP to start recording.

POWER

LOCK

MEM MIX

OFF MCCAM OVER–

LUMI LAP

MEM

MIX

CAMCM MCCAM

CHROM CHROM

Still image

100–0001

–

MEM MIX

OFF

4,5

M. LUMI

–

100–0001

–

MEM MIX

OFF

M. LUMI

–

100–0001

–

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Superimposing a still image in a “Memory Stick” on a moving

picture – MEMORY MIX

Items to adjust

M. CHROM

The color (blue) scheme of the area in the still image which is to be

swapped with a moving picture

M. LUMI

The color (bright) scheme of the area in the still image which is to be

swapped with a moving picture

C. CHROM

The color (blue) scheme of the area in the moving picture which is to be

swapped with a still image

M.OVERLAP No adjustment necessary

The fewer bars there are on the screen, the stronger the effect.

To change the still image to be superimposed

Press –/+ on the right lower corner before step 6.

To cancel MEMORY MIX

Press

OFF to return to PAGE2.

Note

You cannot change the still image to superimpose in the memory overlap mode. Once

cancel the memory overlap mode to change the still image.

To press PHOTO button in step 8

You can record a still images on a tape.

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Superimposing a still image in a “Memory Stick” on a moving

picture – MEMORY MIX

Recording a superimposed image to “Memory Stick” as a still

image

Before operation

Insert a recorded “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.

(1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY.

Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the right (unlock) position.

(2) In the standby mode, press FN and select PAGE2.

(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 to select the still image which

you want to superimpose.

– : to see the previous image

+: to see the next image

(5) Press a desired mode. The still image is superimposed on the moving picture.

(6) Press –/+ on the left lower corner of the screen to adjust the effect, then press

OK to return to PAGE2.

(7) Press EXIT to return to FN.

(8) Press PHOTO deeply. Recording is completed when the bar scroll indicator

disappears. The image displayed on the screen will be recorded on a “Memory

Stick”.

POWER

LOCK

MEM MIX

OFF MCCAM

LUMI

MEM

MIX

CAMCM MCCAM

CHROM CHROM

Still image

100–0001

–

MEM MIX

OFF

4,5

M. LUMI

–

100–0001

–

MEM MIX

OFF

M. LUMI

–

100–0001

–

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picture – MEMORY MIX

Items to adjust

M. CHROM

The color (blue) scheme of the area in the still image which is to be

swapped with a moving picture

M. LUMI

The color (bright) scheme of the area in the still image which is to be

swapped with a moving picture

C. CHROM

The color (blue) scheme of the area in the moving picture which is to be

swapped with a still image

The fewer bars there are on the screen, the stronger the effect.

To change the still image to be superimposed

Press –/+ on the right lower corner before step 6.

To cancel MEMORY MIX

Press

OFF to return to PAGE2.

Notes

•You cannot use MEMORY MIX function for moving pictures recorded on “Memory

Stick”s.

•When the overlapping still image has a large amount of white, the thumbnail image of

the picture may not be clear.

•You cannot reselect the mode. Press

OFF again to return to PAGE2.

The “Memory Stick” supplied with your camcorder stores 20 images

– For M. CHROM: 18 images (such as a frame) 100-0001~100-0018

– For C. CHROM: 2 images (such as a background) 100-0019~100-0020

Sample images

Sample images stored in the “Memory Stick” supplied with your camcorder are

protected (p. 155).

Image data modified with your computers or shot with other equipment

You may not be able to play them back with your camcorder.

To record a still image without any effect on a tape

Press –/+ on the left corner to increase the bars to maximum in the M. LUMI mode in

step 6.

When recording images on a “Memory Stick” using the MEMORY MIX function

The PROGRAM AE function does not work.

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Copying still images from a tape

– Photo save

Using the search function, you can automatically take in only still images from tapes

and record them on a “Memory Stick” in sequence.

Before operation

•Insert a recorded tape into your camcorder and rewind the tape.

•Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.

(1) Set the POWER switch to VCR.

(2) Press FN to display PAGE1.

(3) Press MENU, then select PHOTO SAVE in

in the menu settings. “PHOTO

BUTTON” appears on the LCD screen.

(4) Press PHOTO firmly. The still image from the tape is recorded on a “Memory

Stick”. The number of still images copied is displayed. “END” is displayed

when copying is completed.

PHOTO SAVE

0 : 00 : 00 : 00

PHOTO SAVE

0 : 30 : 00 : 00

0 / 40

FINE

4 / 40

FINE

SAVING

END

POWER

LOCK

END

MEMORY SET

STILL SET

MOVIE SET

PHOTO SAVE

0 : 00 : 00 : 00

0 / 40

FINE

READY

PHOTO BUTTON

EXEC

RET.

END

To stop or end copying

Press

END.

To return to FN

Press

END to return to PAGE1, then press EXIT.

When the memory of the “Memory Stick” is full

“MEMORY FULL” appears on the LCD screen, and the copying stops. Press

insert another “Memory Stick” and repeat the procedure from step 2.

END,

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Copying still images from a tape – Photo save

When the access lamp is lit or flashing

Do not 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.

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”.

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Viewing a still image

– Memory photo playback

You can play back still images recorded on a “Memory Stick”. You can also play back 6

images including moving pictures in order 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. The last recorded image is displayed.

(3) Press –/+ on your camcorder to select the desired still image.

– : to see the previous image

+: to see the next image

LOCK

POWER

LOCK

PLAY

To stop memory photo playback

Press CAM.

Notes on the file name

•The directory number may not be displayed and only the file name may be displayed

if the structure of the directory does not conform to the DCF98 standard.

•“

- DIRECTORY ERROR” may appear on the LCD screen if the structure of the

directory 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 on 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.

•When operating memory photo playback on 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.

•Turn the audio volume of the TV down before operation, or noise (howling) may be

output from the TV speakers.

Image data modified with your 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 PAGE1/PAGE2/PAGE3.

When no image is recorded on the “Memory Stick”

The message “

NO FILE” appears

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Screen indicators during still image playback

Image number/Total number of recorded images

6 / 40

MEMORY PLAY

100–0006

Print mark

Protect indicator

Recording data

JUL 4 2001

12:05:56 AM

–

CAM INDEX

Data Directory Number/File Number

Recording data

To display the recording data (date/time or various settings when recorded), press

DATA CODE during playback. You can also use the Remote Commander for this

operation (p. 36).

To make screen indicators disappear

Press DISPLAY/TOUCH PANEL.

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Viewing a still image – 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 to display the index screen.

A red B mark appears above the image that is displayed before changing to the index

screen mode.

T : to display the previous 6 images

t : to display the following 6 images

B mark

MARK

DEL

EXIT

1 / 40

To return to FN

Press EXIT.

To return to the normal playback screen (single screen)

Press the image you want to display.

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 (p. 112).

Image data modified with personal computers or shot with other equipment

These files may not be displayed on the index screen.

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Viewing a moving picture

– MPEG movie playback

You can play back moving pictures recorded on a “Memory Stick.” You can also play

back 6 images including still images in order 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 switch is set to

the right (unlock) position.

(2) Press PLAY. The last recorded image is displayed.

(3) Press +/– to select the desired moving pictures. To see the previous picture,

press –. To see the next picture, press +.

(4) Press MPEG N X to start playback.

(5) Press VOL–/VOL+ to adjust the volume

– : To turn down

+ : To turn up

LOCK

POWER

LOCK

PLAY

To stop MPEG movie playback

Press MPEG N X.

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 operation.

•Turn the audio volume of the TV down before operation, or noise (howling) may be

output from the TV speakers.

Image data modified with personal computers or shot with other equipment

You may not be able to play them back with your camcorder.

When no image is recorded on the “Memory Stick”

The message “ NO FILE” appears.

Moving picture

You can select moving pictures also with –/+ on PAGE1/PAGE2/PAGE3.

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Viewing a moving picture – MPEG movie playback

Screen indicators during moving picture playback

Image size

Picture number/Total number of recorded pictures

1 / 20

320

MOV 00001

MPEG

N X

MEMORY P L A Y

0 12

Memory playback indicator

Protect indicator

VOL

–

VOL

–––

JUL 4 2001

12 : 05 : 56

–––

–

CAM INDEX

Data directory number/File number

Recording date/time. (Various settings are

displayed as “– – –”.)

Recording date/time

To display the recording date/time, press DATA CODE during playback. Various

settings are not displayed. You can also use the Remote Commander for this operation

(p. 36).

To make screen indicators disappear

Press DISPLAY/TOUCH PANEL.

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Viewing images using your computer

You can view data recorded on the “Memory Stick” using your computer.

Notes

•Data recorded on the “Memory Stick” is stored in the following formats. Make sure

that applications that support these file formats are installed on your computer.

– Still images:

JPEG format

– Moving images/audio: MPEG format

•An application such as Real Player or Windows Media Player capable of playing back

MPEG picture must be installed (to play back moving pictures).

•QuickTime 3.0 or newer must be installed (to play back moving pictures).

Recommended computer environment

Recommended Windows environment

OS: Microsoft Windows 98, Windows 98SE, Windows Me or Windows 2000

Professional standard installation is required.

However, operation is not assured if the above environment is an upgraded OS

CPU: MMX Pentium 200 MHz or faster

The USB connector must be provided as standard.

Recommended Macintosh environment

Macintosh computer with the Mac OS 8.5.1/8.6/9.0/9.1 standard installation

However, note that the update to Mac OS 9.0/9.1 should be used for the following

models.

•iMac with the Mac OS 8.6 standard installation and a slot loading type CD-ROM drive

•iBook or Power Mac G4 with the Mac OS 8.6 standard installation

The USB connector must be provided as standard.

Notes

•Operations are not guaranteed for either the Windows or Macintosh environment if

you connect 2 or more USB equipment to a single computer at the same time or when

using a hub.

•Depending on the type of USB equipment that is used simultaneously, some

equipment may not operate.

•Operations are not guaranteed for all the recommended computer environments

mentioned above.

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Viewing images using your computer

Installing the USB driver

Before connecting your camcorder to your computer, install the USB driver to the

computer. The USB driver is contained together with application software for viewing

images on a CD-ROM which is supplied with your camcorder.

Do not connect the USB cable to your computer before installation of the USB driver is

completed.

For Windows 98/98SE/Me,

Windows 2000 users

(1) Turn on the power of your computer and allow Windows to load.

(2) Insert the supplied CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive of your computer. The

application software screen appeares.

(3) Set the cursor on “USB Driver Installation for Windows 98/98SE/Me and

Windows 2000” and click. USB driver installation starts.

(4) Follow the on-screen messages to install the USB driver.

(5) Connect the USB jack on your camcorder with the USB connector on your

computer using the supplied USB cable.

(6) Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder, connect the AC power adaptor

and set the POWER switch to MEMORY.

USB MODE appears on the LCD screen of your camcorder. Your computer

recognizes the camcorder, and the Windows Add Hardware Wizard starts.

(7) Follow the on-screen messages to have the Add Hard Ware Wizard recognize

the hardware. The Add Hardware Wizard starts twice because 2 different USB

drivers are installed. Be sure to allow the installation to complete without

interrupting it.

USB jack

USB connector

USB cable

Push into the end

Computer

Notes

•You cannot install the USB driver if a “Memory Stick” is not in your camcorder.

Be sure to insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder before installing the USB

driver.

•The USB driver has been registered incorrectly as your computer was connected to

your camcorder before installation of the USB driver was completed. Re-install the

USB driver following the procedure on page 149.

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Image data cannot be transferred by the USB connection

The USB driver has been registered incorrectly as your computer was connected to your

camcorder before installation of the USB driver was completed. Perform the following

procedure to correctly install the USB driver.

Step 1 Uninstall the incorrect USB driver

1 Turn on the power and allow Windows to load.

2 Connect the USB jack on your computer to the USB jack on your camcorder

using the USB cable supplied with your camcorder.

3 Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder, connect the AC power adapter,

and set the POWER switch to MEMORY.

4 Open your computer’s “Device Manager.”

Windows 2000 Professional:

Open “My Computer” t “Control Panel” t “Hardware” tab, and click the

“Device Manager” button.

Other OS:

Select “My Computer” t “Control Panel” t “System,”, and click “Device

Manager”.

5 Select “Other devices”.

Select the device prefixed with the “?” mark and delete.

Ex: (?)Sony Handycam

6 Turn the power OFF (CHARGE), and then disconnect the USB cable.

7 Reboot your computer.

Step 2 Install the USB driver on the CD-ROM

Perform the entire procedure listed in “Installing the USB Driver” on the page 148.

For Mac OS 8.5.1/8.6/9.0 users

(1) Turn on the power of your computer and allow the Mac OS to load.

(2) Insert the supplied CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive of your computer.

(3) Double-click the CD-ROM drive icon to open the window.

(4) Double-click the icon of the hard disk containing the OS to open the window.

(5) Move the following 2 files from the window opened in step 3 to the System

Folder icon in the window opened in step 4 (drag and drop).

•Sony Camcorder USB Driver

•Sony Camcorder USB Shim

(6) When “Put these items into the Extensions folder?” appears, click OK.

(7) Restart your computer.

For Mac OS 9.1

The USB driver need not be installed. Your Mac is automatically recognized as a driver

just by connecting your Mac using the USB cable.

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Viewing images

For Windows users

(1) Turn on the power of your computer and allow Windows to load.

(2) Connect one end of the USB cable to the USB jack on the camcorder and the

other end to the USB connector on your computer.

(3) Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder, and connect the AC power

adaptor to your camcorder and then to a wall outlet.

(4) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY.

USB MODE appears on the screen of the camcorder.

(5) Open “My Computer” on Windows and double click the newly recognized

drive. (Example: “Removable Disk (E:)”)

The folders inside the “Memory Stick” are displayed.

(6) Select and double-click the desired image file from the folder.

For the detailed folder and file name, see ”Image file storage destinations and

image files” (p. 152).

USB jack

USB connector

USB cable

Push into the end

Computer

Desired file type

Double-click in this order

Still image

“Dcim” folder t “100msdcf” folder

Image file

Moving picture*

“Mssony” folder t “Moml0001” folder t Image file*

* Copying a file to the hard disk of your computer before viewing it is recommended. If

you play back the file directly from the “Memory Stick”, the image and sound may

break off.

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Unplug the USB cable/Eject the “Memory Stick”

For Windows 2000/Me users

To unplug the USB cable or eject the “Memory Stick”, follow the procedure below.

(1) Move the cursor to the “Unplug or Eject Hardware” icon on the Task Tray and

click to cancel the applicable drive.

(2) A message to remove the device from the system appears, then unplug the

USB cable or eject the “Memory Stick.”

For Macintosh users

(1) Quit application programs opened.

Make sure that the access lamp of the hard disk is not lit.

(2) Drag and drop the “Memory Stick” icon to the Trash or select Eject under the

Special menu.

(3) Eject the “Memory Stick.”

Notes on using your computer

“Memory Stick”

•“Memory Stick” operations on your camcorder cannot be assured if a “Memory Stick”

formatted on your computer is used on your camcorder, or if the “Memory Stick” in

your camcorder was formatted from your computer when the USB cable was

connected.

•Do not optimize the “Memory Stick” on a Windows machine. This will shorten the

“Memory Stick” life.

•Do not compress the data on the “Memory Stick.” Compressed files cannot be played

back on your camcorder.

Software

•Depending on your application software, the file size may increase when you open a

still image file.

•When you load an image modified using a retouch software from your computer to

the camcorder or when you directly modify the image on the camcorder, the image

format will differ so a file error indicator may appear and you may be unable to open

the file.

Communications with your computer

Communications between your camcorder and your computer may not recover after

recovering from Suspend, Resume, or Sleep.

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Image file storage destinations and image files

Image files recorded with your camcorder are grouped in folders by recording mode.

The meanings of the file names are as follows. ssss stands for any number within

the range from 0001 to 9999.

For Windows Me users

(The drive recognizing the camera is [E:])

Folder containing still image data

Folder containing moving picture data

Folder

100msdcf

Moml0001

File

Meaning

DSC0ssss.JPG

MOV0ssss.MPG

Still image file

Moving picture file

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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 and select PAGE2.

(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 center of the screen, and the playback

image is enlarged at twice the size. If you press the other area, the area moves

to the center of the screen.

2,3

3/14

PB ZOOM

MEMORY PLAY

ZOOM

100–0003

END

To cancel the Memory PB ZOOM function

Press

END.

Note

You cannot record the images in the “Memory Stick” enlarged by the Memory PB

ZOOM mode. Record the images on a VCR using your camcorder as a player.

Pictures in the Memory PB ZOOM mode

Pictures are not output through the DV jack.

In the Memory PB ZOOM mode

If you press DISPLAY/ TOUCH PANEL button, the frame on the Memory PB ZOOM

screen disappears. You cannot move the part you pressed to the center of the screen.

Edge of enlarged image

The edge of the enlarged image cannot be displayed at the center of the screen.

Moving pictures recorded on “Memory Stick”s

The PB ZOOM function does not work.

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Playing back images in a continuous loop

– 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 PAGE1.

(3) Press MENU, then select SLIDE SHOW in

in the menu settings (p. 105).

And press EXEC.

(4) Press START. Your camcorder plays back the images recorded on a “Memory

Stick” in sequence.

LOCK

POWER

LOCK

SLIDE SHOW

100–00001

1 / 6

START

–

END

To stop the slide show

Press

END.

To pause during a slide show

Press PAUSE.

To return to FN

Press

END to return to PAGE1, 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 before 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.

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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 swich is set to

the right (unlock) position.

(2) Press INDEX on your camcorder to display the index.

(3) Press “- MARK.” The screen to protect the image appears.

(4) Press the image you want to protect. The “-” appears on the protected

image.

LOCK

POWER

LOCK

INDEX

MARK

DEL

EXIT

RET

MARK

EXIT

3,4

MARK

1 / 40

2 / 40

To return to FN

Press EXIT.

To cancel image protection

Press the image you want to cancel image protection in step 4 again. The “-”

disappears.

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.

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Deleting images

You can delete images stored in a “Memory Stick”. You can delete all images or selected

images.

Deleting 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) Play back the image you want to delete.

(3) Press FN to display PAGE1.

(4) Press DELETE. “DELETE?” appears on the LCD screen.

(5) Press OK. The selected image is deleted.

LOCK

POWER

LOCK

3 / 40

DELETE

100–00010

DELETE?

DELE–

CAN–

CEL

To return to FN

Press EXIT.

To cancel deleting an image

Press CANCEL in step 5.

Notes

•To delete a protected image, first cancel image protection.

•Once you delete an image, you cannot restore it. Check the images to delete carefully

before deleting them.

If the write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to LOCK

You cannot delete images.

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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 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.

LOCK

POWER

LOCK

INDEX

MARK

DEL

EXIT

RET

DEL

EXEC

EXIT

DEL

1 / 40

3 / 40

To return to FN

Press EXIT.

To cancel deleting an image

Press CANCEL in step 5.

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Deleting images

Deleting all the images

You can delete all the unprotected images in a “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 PAGE1.

(3) Press MENU, then select DELETE ALL in

And press EXEC.

in the menu settings (p. 105).

(4) Select OK, then press EXEC.

(5) Select EXECUTE, then press EXEC.

“DELETING” appears on the LCD screen. When all the unprotected images

are deleted, “COMPLETE” is displayed.

LOCK

POWER

LOCK

EXIT

MEMORY SET

STILL SET

MEMORY SET

STILL SET

MOVIE SET

SLIDE SHOW

DELETE ALL READY

FORMAT

SLIDE SHOW

DELETE ALL RETURN

FORMAT

EXEC

RET.

EXEC

RET.

To return to FN

Press EXIT.

To cancel deleting all the images in the “Memory Stick”

Select RETURN in step 3 or 4, then press EXEC.

While “DELETING” appears

Do not turn the POWER switch or press any buttons.

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Writing a print mark – PRINT MARK

You can specify the recorded still image to print out by putting marks. 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) position.

(2) Press INDEX on your camcorder to display the index.

(3) Press

MARK. The screen to write a print mark appears.

(4) Press the image you want to write a print mark. The

appears on the

selected image.

LOCK

POWER

LOCK

INDEX

MARK

DEL

EXIT

RET

MARK

EXIT

3,4

MARK

1 / 40

2 / 40

To return to FN

Press EXIT.

To cancel writing print marks

Press the image you want to cancel the print mark in step 4 again . The

disappears.

If the write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to LOCK

You cannot write print marks on still images.

Moving pictures

You cannot write print marks on moving pictures.

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— Troubleshooting —

Types of trouble and their solutions

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:ss:ss” appears on the screen, the self-diagnosis

display function has worked. See page 166.

In the recording mode

Symptom

Cause and/or Corrective Actions

START/STOP does not operate.

• The POWER switch is not set to CAMERA.

c Set it to CAMERA (p. 22).

• The tape has run out.

c Rewind the tape or insert a new one (p. 19, 38).

• The write-protect tab is set to expose the red mark.

c Use a new tape or slide the tab (p. 19).

• 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. 175).

The power goes off.

• While being operated in CAMERA mode, your camcorder

has been in the standby mode for more than 5 minutes.

c Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHARGE) and then to

CAMERA (p. 22).

• The battery pack is dead or nearly dead.

c Install a fully charged battery pack.

The image on the viewfinder screen

is not clear.

• Viewfinder is not extended to the end.

c Pull out the viewfinder.

• The viewfinder lens is not adjusted.

c Adjust the viewfinder lens (p. 26).

The SteadyShot function does not

work.

• STEADYSHOT is set to OFF in the menu settings.

c Set it to ON (p. 105).

The autofocusing function does not

work.

• The setting is the manual focus mode.

c Press FOCUS to set to the auto focus mode. (p. 59)

• Shooting conditions are not suitable for autofocus.

c Adjust to focus manually (p. 59).

The picture does not appear in the

viewfinder.

• The LCD panel is open.

c Close the LCD panel. (p. 24)

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 on the

screen.

• Slow shutter, low lux or Super NightShot mode is

activated. This is not a malfunction.

An unknown picture is displayed on

the 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.

c Insert a cassette or press the LCD screen. The

demonstration stops. You can also cancel DEMO MODE

(p. 110).

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Types of trouble and their solutions

Symptom

Cause and/or Corrective Actions

The picture is recorded in incorrect or

unnatural colors.

• NIGHTSHOT is set to ON.

c Set it to OFF (p. 29).

Picture appears too bright, and the

subject does not appear on the

screen.

• NIGHTSHOT is set to ON in a bright place.

c Set it to OFF (p. 29).

• The backlight function is active.

c Set it off (p. 29).

The click of the shutter does not

sound.

• BEEP is set to OFF in the menu settings.

c Set it to MELODY or NORMAL (p. 105).

A horizontal band appears when

shooting a TV screen or computer

screen.

• Set STEADYSHOT to OFF in the menu settings (p. 105).

An external flash (optional) does not

work.

• The power of the external flash is off or the power source

is not installed.

c Turn on the external flash or install the power source.

• Two or more external flashes (optional) are attached.

c Only one external flash (optional) can be attached not

fully charged.

In the playback mode

Symptom

Cause and/or Corrective Actions

Playback is not possible.

• The tape has run out.

c Rewind the tape. (p. 38)

There are horizontal lines on the

picture or the playback picture is not

clear or does not appear.

• The video head may be dirty.

c Clean the heads using the cleaning cassette (optional)

(p. 176).

No sound or only a low sound is

heard when playing back a tape.

• The volume is turned to minimum.

c Turn up the volume (p. 34).

• AUDIO MIX is set to ST2 in the menu settings.

c Adjust AUDIO MIX (p. 105).

Displaying the recorded date, date

search function does not work.

• The tape has no cassette memory.

c Use a tape with cassette memory (p. 70).

• CM SEARCH is set to OFF in the menu settings.

c Set it to ON (p. 105).

• The tape has a blank portion in the recorded portion

(p. 169).

The title search function does not

work.

• The tape has no cassette memory.

c Use a tape with cassette memory (p. 69).

• CM SEARCH is set to OFF in the menu settings.

c Set it to ON (p. 105).

• There is no title in the tape.

c Superimpose the titles (p. 98).

• The tape has a blank portion in the recorded portion

(p. 169).

The new sound added to the

recorded tape is not heard.

• AUDIO MIX is set to ST1 side in the menu settings.

c Adjust AUDIO MIX in the menu settings (p. 105).

The title is not displayed.

• TITLE DSPL is set to OFF in the menu settings.

c Set it to ON in the menu settings (p. 105).

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Types of trouble and their solutions

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. 12, 13).

• The AC power adaptor is not connected to a wall outlet.

c Connect the AC power adaptor to a wall outlet (p. 16).

The end search function does not

work.

• The tape was ejected after recording when using a tape

without cassette memory (p. 32).

• You have not recorded on the new cassette yet.

The end search function does not

work correctly.

• The tape has a blank portion in the beginning or middle.

(p. 169).

The battery pack is quickly

discharged.

• The temperature of the environment is too low.

• The battery pack is not fully charged.

c Charge the battery pack fully again (p. 13).

• The battery pack is completely dead, and cannot be

recharged.

c Replace with a new battery pack (p. 12).

The battery remaining indicator does • You have used the battery pack in an extremely hot or

not indicate the correct time.

cold environmment for a long time.

• The battery pack is completely dead, and cannot be

recharged.

c Replace with a new battery pack (p. 12).

• The battery is not fully charged.

c Charge the battery pack fully again (p. 13).

• A deviation has occured in the remaining time.

c Charge the battery pack fully again (p. 13).

The power goes off although the

battery remaining indicator indicates

that the battery pack has enough

power to operate.

• A deviataion has occurred in the remaining battery time.

c Charge the battery pack fully again so that the indication

on the battery remaining indicator is correct (p. 13).

The cassette cannot be removed from • The power source is disconnected.

the holder.

c Connect it firmly (p. 12, 16).

• The battery is not fully charged.

c Use a charged battery pack (p. 13).

The % and Z indicators flash and no • Moisture condensation has occurred.

functions except for cassette ejection

work.

c Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at

least 1 hour to acclimatize (p. 175).

indicator does not appear when

using a tape with cassette memory.

• The gold-plated connector of the tape is dirty or dusty.

c Clean the gold-plated connector (p. 170).

Remaining tape indicator is not

displayed.

• The q REMAIN is set to AUTO in the menu settings.

c Set it to ON to always display the remaining tape

indicator (p. 105).

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Types of trouble and their solutions

When operating using the “Memory Stick”

Symptom

Cause and/or Corrective Actions

The “Memory Stick” does not

function.

• The POWER switch is not set to MEMORY.

c Set it to MEMORY (p. 122).

• The “Memory Stick” is not inserted.

c Insert a “Memory Stick” (p. 114).

Recording does not function.

• The “Memory Stick” has already been recorded to its full

capacity.

c Delete unnecessary images and record again (p. 156).

• The “Memory Stick” formatted incorrectly is inserted.

c Format the “Memory Stick” using your camcorder or

use another “Memory Stick” (p. 109).

• The write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to

LOCK.

c Release the lock (p. 112).

The image cannot be deleted.

• The image is protected.

c Cancel image protection (p. 155).

• The write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to

LOCK.

c Release the lock (p. 112).

You cannot format the “Memory

Stick”.

• The write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to

LOCK.

c Release the lock (p. 112).

Deleting all the images cannot be

carried out.

• The write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to

LOCK.

c Release the lock (p. 112).

You cannot protect the image.

• The write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to

LOCK.

c Release the lock (p. 112).

• INDEX screen is not displayed.

c The protect marks cannot be written to the single screen

(p. 155).

You cannot write a print mark on

the still image.

• The write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to

LOCK.

c Release the lock (p. 112).

• INDEX screen is not displayed.

c The print marks cannot be written to the single screen

(p. 159).

• The “Memory Stick” has been recorded to its full capacity.

c Delete unnecessary images and write a print mark again.

(p. 156, 159)

• You are trying to write a print mark on a moving picture.

c Print marks cannot be written to moving picture.

The photo save function does not

work.

• The write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to

LOCK.

c Release the lock (p. 112).

You cannot playback images in

actual size.

• You may not be able to playback images in actual size

when you try to play back images recorded by other

equipment. This is not a malfunction.

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Types of trouble and their solutions

Others

Symptom

Cause and/or Corrective Actions

The title is not recorded.

• The tape has no cassette memory.

c Use a tape with cassette memory (p. 98).

• The cassette memory is full.

c Erase unnecessary title (p. 100).

• The tape is set to prevent accidental erasure.

c Slide the write-protect tab so that red portion is not

visible (p. 19).

• The tape has a blank portion in the recorded portion.

c Superimpose the title to the recorded position (p. 98).

• The tape has no cassette memory.

c Use a tape with cassette memory (p. 103).

• The cassette memory is full.

The cassette label is not recorded.

c Erase some titles (p. 100).

• The tape is set to prevent accidental erasure.

c Slide the write-protect tab so that red portion is not

visible (p. 19).

• The input selector on the VCR is not set correctly.

c Set the selector correctly, and check the connection

between the VCR and your camcorder (p. 75, 76).

• The camcorder is connected to DV equipment of other

than Sony using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable).

c Set it to IR (p. 78).

Digital program editing does not

function.

• Setting program on a blank portion of the tape is

attempted.

c Set the program again on a recorded portion (p. 85).

• The syncronicity of your camcorder and the VCR is not

adjusted.

c Adjust the syncronicity of the VCR (p. 83).

• The IR SETUP code is incorrect.

c Set the correct code (p. 79).

• COMMANDER is set to OFF in the menu settings.

c Set it to ON (p. 105).

• Something is blocking the infrared rays.

c Remove the obstacle.

The Remote Commander supplied

with your camcorder does not work.

• The batteries are inserted in the battery holder with the + –

polarities incorrectly matching the + – marks.

c Insert the batteries with the correct polarity (p. 188).

• The batteries are dead.

c Insert new ones (p. 188).

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.

c Set it to LCD (p. 105).

• Moisture condensation has occurred.

c Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at

least 1 hour to acclimatize (p. 175).

The melody or beep sounds for 5

seconds.

• Some troubles have occurred in your camcorder.

c Remove the cassette and insert it again, then operate

your camcorder.

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Types of trouble and their solutions

Symptom

Cause and/or Corrective Actions

No function works though the power

is on.

• Disconnect the AC power adaptor from a wall outlet or

remove the battery, then reconnect it in about 1 minute.

Turn the power on. 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. 186).

While charging the battery pack, the

CHARGE lamp does not light up.

• Charging is completed.

• The battery pack is not properly installed.

c Install it properly (p. 12).

You cannot charge the battery pack.

• The POWER switch is not set to OFF (CHARGE).

c Set it to OFF (CHARGE).

While charging the battery pack, the

CHARGE lamp flashes.

• The battery pack is not properly installed.

c Install it properly (p. 12).

• Something is wrong with the battery pack.

c Please contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony

service facility.

The buttons do not appear on the

touch panel.

• The DISPLAY/TOUCH PANEL button is pressed.

c Press the LCD screen lightly.

c Press the DISPLAY/TOUCH PANEL button on your

camcorder or the DISPLAY button on the Remote

Commander (p. 36).

The buttons on the LCD screen do

not work.

c Adjust the screen (CALIBRATION) (p. 177).

The indicators appear mirror-

reversed in the viewfinder or on the

TV screen.

• The mirror mode is activated.

This is not a malfunction.

Image data cannot be transferred by

the USB connection.

• The USB cable was connected before installation of the

USB driver was completed.

c Uninstall the incorrect USB driver and re-install the USB

driver (p. 149).

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Self-diagnosis display

Your camcorder has a self-diagnosis

display function.

LCD screen or Viewfinder

This function displays the current

condition of your camcorder as a 5-digit

code (a combination of a letter and

figures) on the screen. If a 5-digit code is

displayed, check the following code

chart. The last 2 digits (indicated by

ss) will differ depending on the state

of your camcorder.

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

Cause and/or Corrective Actions

• You are using a battery pack that is not an

C:04:ss

“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack.

c Use an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack.

C:21:ss

• Moisture condensation has occurred.

c Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at

least 1 hour to acclimatize (p. 175).

• The video heads are dirty.

c Clean the heads using the cleaning cassette (optional)

(p. 176).

C:22:ss

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 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

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.

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Warning indicators and messages

If indicators and messages appear on the screen, check the following:

See the page in parentheses “( )” for more information.

Warning indicators

100–0001

C:21:00

100-0001 Warning indicator as to file

Slow flashing:

Warning indicator as to “Memory Stick”

formatting*

•The file is corrupted.

•The file is unreadable.

•You are trying to carry out MEMORY MIX

function on moving picture.

Fast flashing:

• “Memory Stick” is not formatted correctly

(p. 109).

•The “Memory Stick” data is corrupted.

C:21:00 Self-diagnosis display (p. 166).

Q Warning indicator as to tape

Slow flashing:

E The battery is dead or nearly dead

Slow flashing:

•The battery is nearly dead.

Depending on the operating conditions,

environment and battery condition, the E

indicator may flash, even if there are

approximately 5 to 10 minutes remaining.

•The tape is near the end.

•No tape is inserted.*

•The write-protect tab on the cassette is out

(red) (p. 19).*

Fast flashing:

•The tape has run out.*

Fast flashing:

•The battery is dead (p. 13).

Z You need to eject the cassette*

Slow flashing:

•The write-protect tab on the cassette is out

(red) (p. 19).

% 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. 175).

Fast flashing:

•Moisture condensation has occurred (p. 175).

•The tape has run out.

•The self-diagnosis display function is

activated (p. 166).

Warning indicator as to cassette

memory*

Slow flashing:

•No tape with cassette memory is inserted

(p. 169).

- The image is protected*

Slow flashing:

•The image is protected (p. 155).

•The write-protect “Memory Stick” is set to

LOCK (p. 112).

Warning indicator as to “Memory

Stick”*

Slow flashing:

•No “Memory Stick” is inserted.

•The write-protect “Memory Stick” is set to

LOCK (p. 112).

Warning indicator as to the flash

(optional)

Slow flashing:

•During charging.

Fast flashing:

•There is something wrong with the external

flash (optional).

Fast flashing:

•The “Memory Stick” is not readable with

your camcorder (p. 112).

•The image cannot be recorded on “Memory

Stick” (p. 128, 134).

* You hear the melody or beep sound.

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Warning indicators and messages

Warning messages

• CLOCK SET

Set the date and time (p. 17).

• FOR “InfoLITHIUM”

BATTERY ONLY

Use an “InfoLIHIUM” battery pack (p. 15).

•

CLEANING CASSETTE²⁾

• COPY INHIBIT

The video heads are dirty (p. 176).

You tried to record a picture that has a copyright control signal

(p. 169).¹⁾

•

FULL

16BIT

The tape cassette memory is full (p. 99).¹⁾

AUDIO MODE is set to 16BIT.¹⁾You cannot dub new sound (p.

110).

•

REC MODE

TAPE

REC MODE is set to LP.¹⁾You cannot dub new sound (p. 110).

There is no recorded portion on the tape.¹⁾You cannot dub new

sound.

•

“i.LINK” CABLE

FULL

i.LINK cable is connected (p. 95).¹⁾You cannot dub new sound.

The “Memory Stick” is full (p. 124).¹⁾

No image is recorded on the “Memory Stick” (p. 142).¹⁾

No “Memory Stick” is inserted.¹⁾

NO FILE

NO MEMORY STICK

AUDIO ERROR

You are trying to record an image with sound that cannot be

recorded by your camcorder on “Memory Stick” (p. 107). ¹⁾

•

MEMORY STICK ERROR The “Memroy Stick” data is corrupted (p. 114).¹⁾

FORMAT ERROR

The “Memory Stick” is not recognized (p. 109).¹⁾

Check the format.

•

- DIRECTORY ERROR There is more than two same directories (p. 142).¹⁾

• Q Z TAPE END

• Q NO TAPE

• DELETING

The tape has reached the end of the tape.¹⁾

Insert a cassette tape.¹⁾

You press the PHOTO button on your camcorder while deleting

data in a “Memory Stick”.¹⁾

• FORMATTING

You press the PHOTO button on your camcorder while

formatting a “Memory Stick”.¹⁾

•

NOW CHARGING

Charging an external flash (optional) does not work correctly.¹⁾

¹⁾You hear the melody or beep sound.

²⁾The x indicator and “ CLEANING CASSETTE“ message appear one after another

on the screen.

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— Additional Information —

Usable cassettes

Selecting cassette types

You can use the

Hi8, Digital8,

ED Betamax or

mini DV cassette only*. You cannot use any other 8 mm,

VHS,

VHSC,

S-VHS,

S-VHSC, Betamax,

DV 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 may not be displayed properly or the search functions may not work

correctly.

Not to make any blank portion on the tape, press END SCH 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

accommodate up to 16KB. 16KB tape is marked with

is 4KB. Your camcorder can

This is the Mini DV mark.

This is the Cassette Memory mark.

These are trademarks.

When you play back

Using any other video camera recorder, you cannnot record on a tape that has recorded

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.

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Usable cassettes

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 screen.

When you playback 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. 105).

Sound from speaker

Playing back a dual

HiFi Sound Mode

Playing back a stereo tape

sound track tape

Main sound and sub sound

Main sound

STEREO

Stereo

Lch

Rch

Sub sound

You cannot record dual sound programmes on your camcorder.

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.

When 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]

Do not affix a label around this

border.

[b]

[a]

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About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack

What is the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack?

The “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack is a lithium-ion battery pack that has functions for

communicating information related to operating conditions between your camcorder

and an optional AC adaptor/charger.

The “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack calculates the power consumption according to the

operating conditions of your camcorder, and displays the remaining battery time in

minutes.

Charging the battery pack

•Be sure to charge the battery pack before you start using your camcorder.

•We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of between 10

°C to 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F) until the CHARGE lamp goes off, indicating that the

battery pack is fully charged. If you charge the battery outside of this temperature

range, you may not be able to efficiently charge the battery pack.

•After charging is completed, either disconnect the cable from the DC IN jack on your

camcorder or remove the battery pack.

Effective use of the battery pack

•Battery pack performance decreases in low-temperature surroundings. So, the time

that the battery pack can be used is shorter in cold place. We recommend the

following to use the battery pack longer:

– Put the battery pack in a pocket to warm it up, and insert it in your camcorder

immediately before you start taking shots.

– Use the large capacity battery pack (NP-FM70/FM90/FM91, optional).

•Frequently using the LCD panel or frequently operating playback, fast forward or

rewind wears out the battery pack faster. We recommend using the large capacity

battery pack (NP-FM70/FM90/FM91, optional).

•Be certain to turn the POWER switch to OFF (CHARGE) when not taking shots or

playing back on your camcorder. The battery pack is also consumed when your

camcorder is in the standby mode or playback is paused.

•Have spare battery packs handy for two or three times the expected recording time,

and make a trial recordings before taking the actual recording.

• Do not expose the battery pack to water. The battery pack is not water resistant.

Remaining battery time indicator

•If the power may go off although the remaining battery time indicator indicates that

the battery pack has enough power to operate, charge the battery pack fully again so

that the indication on the remaining battery time indicator is correct. Note, however,

that the correct battery indication sometimes will not be restored if it is used in high

temperatures for a long time or left in a fully charged state, or the battery pack is

frequently used. Regard the remaining battery time indication as the approximate

shooting time.

•The E mark indicating there is little remaining battery time sometimes flashes

depending on the operating conditions or ambient temperature and environment even

if the remaining battery time is about five to ten minutes.

How to store the battery pack

•Even if the battery pack is not used for a long time, store it in a dry, cool place after

fully charging it once per year and then using the battery pack up on your camcorder.

This is to maintain the battery pack's functions.

•To use the battery pack up on your camcorder, leave your camcorder in the shooting

mode until the power goes off without a cassette inserted.

Battery life

•The battery life is limited. Battery capacity drops little by little as you use it more and

more, and as time passes. When the available battery time is shortened considerably, a

probable cause is that the battery pack has reached the end of its life. Please buy a new

battery pack.

•The battery life varies according to how it is stored and operating conditions and

environment for each battery pack.

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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 a 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.LINK 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.

i.LINK Baud rate

i.LINK’s maximum baud rate varies according to the equipment. Three maximum baud

rates are defined:

S100 (approx. 100Mbps*)

S200 (approx. 200Mbps)

S400 (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 megabits per second, or the amount of data that can be sent or received

in one second. For example, a baud rate of 100Mbps means that 100 megabits of data

can be sent in one second.

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About i.LINK

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 76.

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 your computer, make sure that application software

supported by this unit is already installed on your 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.

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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.

When charging the battery pack, use a commercially available AC plug adaptor [a], if

necessary, depending on the design of the wall outlet [b].

AC-L10A/L10B/L10C

[a]

[b]

Your camcorder is an NTSC system based camcorder. If you want to view the playback

picture on a TV, it must be an NTSC system based TV with VIDEO/AUDIO input jack.

The following shows TV color systems used overseas.

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.

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

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 111 for more information.

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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 % indicator flashes. When the Z 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. Eject the cassette, turn off your

camcorder, and leave it for about 1 hour with the cassette compartment open. Your

camcorder can be used again if the % 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:

– You bring your camcorder from a ski slope into a place warmed up by a heating

device

– You bring your camcorder from an air-conditioned car or room into a hot place

outside

– You use your camcorder after a squall or a shower

– 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 in a 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).

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Maintenance information and precautions

Maintenance information

Cleaning the video head

To ensure normal recording and clear pictures, clean the video head. The video head

may be dirty when:

– mosaic-pattern noise appears on the playback picture.

– playback pictures do not move.

– playback pictures do not appear.

– the x indicator and “

CLEANING CASSETTE” message appear one after another

or the x indicator flashes on the screen during recording.

If the above problem, [a], [b] or [c] occurs, clean the video heads for 10 seconds with

the Sony DVM-12CLD cleaning cassette (optional). Check the picture and if the above

problem persists, repeat cleaning.

[a]

[b]

[c]

If the video heads gets dirtier, the entire screen becomes blue [c].

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.

Removing dust from inside the viewfinder

(1) Pull out the viewfinder in the direction of the arrow 1.

Remove the two screws in the direction of the arrow 2 with a screwdriver

(optional). Remove the eyecup in the direction of the arrow 3.

(2) Remove dust from inside the eyecup and viewfinder with a commercially

available blower.

(3) In the reverse way of (1), attach the eyecup. Then replace the screws in the

direction of the arrow 2.

Notes

•Do not drop or bend the eyecup shaft.

•Be careful when handling the eyecup.

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Maintenance information and precautions

Charging the built-in rechargeable battery

Your camcorder is supplied with a built-in rechargeable battery installed so as to retain

the date and time, etc., regardless of the setting of the POWER switch. The built-in

rechargeable 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 3 months if you do not use your camcorder at

all. Even if the built-in rechargeable 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.

Charging the built-in rechargeable battery:

•Connect your camcorder to the house current using the AC adaptor supplied with

your camcorder, and leave your camcorder with the POWER switch turned off for

more than 24 hours.

•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 (CHARGE).

(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 such as the corner of a “Memory

Stick” supplied with your camcorder.

1 Touch at the upper left corner.

2 Touch at the lower right corner.

3 Touch in the middle of the screen.

CALIBRATE

END

Note

If you do not press the right spot, always returns to the position at the upper left

corner. In this case, start from step 4 again.

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Maintenance information and precautions

Precautions

Camcorder operation

•Operate your camcorder on 7.2 V (battery pack) or 8.4 V (AC adaptor).

•For DC or AC operation, use the accessories recommended in this operating

instructions.

•If any solid object or liquid get inside the casing, unplug your camcorder and have it

checked by a Sony dealer before operating it any further.

•Avoid rough handling or mechanical shock. Be particularly careful of the lens.

•Keep the POWER switch set to OFF (CHARGE) 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.

•If your camcorder is used in a cold place, a residual image may appear on the LCD

screen. This is not a malfunction.

•While using your camcorder, the back of the LCD screen may heat up. This is not a

malfunction.

On handling tapes

•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.

•Clean the lens with a soft brush to remove dust. If there are fingerprints on the lens,

remove them with a soft cloth.

•Clean the camcorder body with a dry soft cloth, or a soft cloth lightly moistened with

a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of solvent which may damage the

finish.

•Do not let sand get into your camcorder. When you use your camcorder on a 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.

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Maintenance information and precautions

AC power adaptor

•Unplug the unit from a wall outlet when you are not using the unit for a long time. To

disconnect the power cord, pull it out by the plug. Never pull the power cord itself.

•Do not operate the unit with a damaged cord or if the unit has been dropped or

damaged.

•Do not bend the power cord forcibly, or place a heavy object on it. This will damage

the cord and may cause fire or electrical shock.

•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.

•Always keep metal contacts clean.

•Do not disassemble the unit.

•Do not apply mechanical shock or drop the unit.

•While the unit is in use, particularly during charging, keep it away from AM receivers

and video equipment. 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 or cold

– Dusty or dirty

– Very humid

– Vibrating

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Maintenance information and precautions

About care and storage of the lens

•Wipe the surface of the lens clean with a soft cloth in the following instance:

– When there are fingerprints on the lens surface

– In hot or humid locations

– When the lens is used in environments such as the seaside

•Store the lens in a well-ventilated location subject to little dirt or dust.

To prevent mold from occuring, periodically perform the above.

We recommend turning on and operating the video camera recorder about once per

month to keep the video camera recorder in an optimum state for a long time.

Battery pack

•Use only the specified charger or video equipment with the charging function.

•To prevent accident from a short circuit, do not allow metal objects to come into

contact with the battery terminals.

•Keep the battery pack away from fire.

•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.

•Store the battery pack in a cool, dry place.

•Do not expose the battery pack to any mechanical shock.

•Do not disassemble nor modify the battery pack.

•Attach the battery pack to the video equipment securely.

•Charging while some capacity remains does not affect the original battery capacity.

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.

•Do not use different types of batteries.

•Current flows from batteries when you are not using them for a long time.

•Do not use leaking batteries.

If batteries are leaking

•Wipe off the liquid in the battery compartment carefully before replacing the batteries.

•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.

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Specifications

Input/Output connectors

General

Video camera

recorder

S video input/output

4-pin mini DIN

Power requirements

7.2 V (battery pack)

Luminance signal: 1 Vp-p,

75 Ω (ohms), unbalanced, sync

negative

Chrominance signal: 0.286 Vp-p,

75 Ω (ohms), unbalanced

Audio/Video input/output

AV MINI JACK, input/output

auto switch

Video signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms),

unbalanced, sync negative

Audio signal: 327 mV, (at output

impedance more than 47 kΩ

(kilohms) )

Input impedance with more than

47 kΩ (kilohms)

Output impedance with less than

2.2 kΩ (kilohms)

DV input/output

4-pin connector

Headphone jack

Stereo minijack (ø 3.5 mm)

LANC jack

Stereo mini-minijack (ø 2.5 mm)

USB jack

8.4 V (AC power adaptor)

Average power consumption

(when using the battery pack)

During camera recording using

LCD 3.5 W

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, stereo)

Video signal

NTSC color, EIA standards

Usable cassette

Mini DV cassette with the

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

Viewfinder 2.7 W

Operating temperature

0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)

Storage temperature

–20 °C to +60 °C (–4 °F to +140 °F)

Dimensions (approx.)

58 × 104 × 97 mm

(2 3/8 × 4 1/8 × 3 7/8 in.) (w/h/

Mass (approx.)

490 g (1 lb 1 oz)

excluding the battery pack and

cassette

580 g (1 lb 2 oz)

including the battery pack,

NP-FM30, cassette DVM60 and

lens cap

Supplied accessories

See page 5.

LP: 1.5 hours

Fastforward/rewind time

(using cassette DVM60)

Approx. 2 min. and 30 seconds

Viewfinder

Electric viewfinder (color)

Total dot number:

mini-B

MIC jack

Minijack, 0.388 mV low

impedance with 2.5 to 3.0 V DC,

output impedance 6.8 kΩ

(kilohms)

AC power adaptor

AC-L10

180 000 (800 × 225)

Image device

Power requirements

100 - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz

Power consumption

23 W

4.5 mm (1/4 type) CCD

(Charge Coupled Device)

Approx. 680 000 pixels

(Effective: 340 000 pixels)

Lens

(ø 3.5 mm)

Stereo type

Output voltage

DC OUT: 8.4 V, 1.5 A in the

operating mode

LCD screen

Picture

Carl Zeiss

Battery charge terminal:

4.2 V, 1.5 A in charge mode

Operating temperature

0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)

Storage temperature

–20 °C to +60 °C (–4 °F to +140 °F)

Dimensions (approx.)

125 × 39 × 62 mm (5 × 1 9/16 ×2

1/2 in.) (w/h/d) excluding

(projecting parts) power cord

Mass (approx.)

6.2 cm (2.5 type)

50 × 37 mm (2 × 1 1/2 in.)

Total dot number:

211 200 (960 × 220)

Combined power zoom lens

Filter diameter 30 mm. (1 3/16 in.)

10× (Optical), 120× (Digital)

Focal length

3.3 - 33 mm (5/32 - 1 5/16 in.)

When converted to a 35 mm still

camera 42 - 420 mm (1 11/16 -

16 5/8 in.)

Color temperature

Auto, HOLD (Hold), nIndoor

(3 200K),

Outdoor (5 800K)

280 g (9.8 oz)

excluding the power cord

Minimum illumination

5 lx (lux) (F 1.7)

0 lx (lux) (in the NightShot

mode)*

* Objects unable to be seen due to

the dark can be shot with

infrared lighting.

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Specifications

Battery pack

NP-FM30

Maximum output voltage

DC 8.4 V

Output voltage

DC 7.2 V

Capacity

5.0 Wh (700 mAh)

Operating temperature

0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)

Dimensions (approx.)

38.2 × 20.5 × 55.6 mm

(1 9/16 × 13/16 × 2 1/4 in.)

(w/h/d)

Mass (approx.)

65 g (2.3 oz)

Type

Lithium ion

“Memory Stick”

Memory

Flash memory

4MB: MSA-4A

Operating voltage

2.7-3.6V

Power consumption

Approx. 45mA in the operating

mode

Approx. 130µA in the standby

mode

Dimensions (approx.)

50 × 2.8 × 21.5 mm

(2 × 1/8 × 7/8 in.) (w/h/d)

Mass (approx.)

4 g (0.14 oz)

Design and specifications are

subject to change without notice.

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— Quick Reference —

Identifying the parts and controls

Camcorder

1 Lens cap (p. 22)

7 Viewfinder (p. 26)

2 LCD screen/Touch panel (p. 20, 115)

3 OPEN button (p. 22)

8 LOCK (p. 22)

9 POWER switch (p. 22)

0 START/STOP button (p. 22)

qa BATT (battery) release lever (p. 12)

4 CHARGE lamp (p. 13)

5 Battery/Battery terminal cover (p. 12)

6 Eyecup

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.

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Identifying the parts and controls

qs MIC (PLUG IN POWER) jack

qg FOCUS button (p. 59)

qh S VIDEO jack (p. 40, 75, 89)

qj Holding Grip

qd A/V jack

(LANC) jack

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.

About the Holding Grip

Hold the Holding Grip firmly as illustrated.

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Identifying the parts and controls

qk Focus ring (p. 59)

wd Accessory shoe

ql Lens

wf Microphone (p. 22)

w; Infrared rays emmitter (p. 29)

wa Remote sensor

wg DV jack (p. 76)

The DV jack is i.LINK compatible.

wh USB jack (p. 148)

ws Camera recording lamp (p. 22)

wj DC IN jack (p. 16)

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.

* MTF is an abbreviation of Modulation Transfer Function.

The value number indicates the amount of light of a subject penetrating into the lens.

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Identifying the parts and controls

wk NIGHTSHOT switch (p. 29)

wl SUPER NIGHTSHOT button (p. 29)

e; BACK LIGHT button (p. 29)

ea Speaker

ed PHOTO button (p. 41, 122)

ef Power zoom lever (p. 27)

eg DISPLAY/TOUCH PANEL button (p. 36)

eh RESET button (p. 165)

ej Access lamp (p. 114)

es i (headphones) jack

When you use headphones, the speaker

on your camcorder is silent.

ek Grip Strap

Fastening the grip strap

Fasten the grip strap firmly.

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Identifying the parts and controls

el “Memory Stick” slot (p. 114)

rd OPEN/ZEJECT lever (p. 19)

r; Viewfinder lens adjustment lever

rf Tripod receptacle

(p. 26)

Make sure that the length of the tripod

screw is less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch).

Otherwise, you cannot attach the tripod

securely and the screw may damage

your camcorder.

ra Cassette lid (p. 19)

rs MEMORY EJECT lever (p. 114)

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Identifying the parts and controls

Remote Commander

The buttons that have the same name on the Remote Commander as on your camcorder

function identically to the buttons on your camcorder.

RMT-814

1 PHOTO button (p. 41, 122)

2 DISPLAY button (p. 36)

7 ZERO SET MEMORY button (p. 68)

8 START/STOP button (p. 22)

9 DATA CODE button (p. 36)

q; Power zoom button (p. 27)

3 SEARCH MODE button (p. 69 to 74)

4 ./> buttons (p. 69 to 74)

5 Video control buttons (p. 38)

6 Transmitter

Point toward the remote sensor to

control your camcorder after turning on

your camcorder.

To prepare the Remote Commander

Insert 2 size AA (R6) batteries by matching the + and – polarities on the batteries to the

+ – marks inside the battery compartment.

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 control

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.

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Identifying the parts and controls

Operation indicators

LCD screen and viewfinder

1 2 0 min

S T B Y

0 : 1 2 : 3 4

1 2 min

Z E R O S E T

M E MO R Y

E N D

–

S T I L L

1 6

9 W I D E

N E G . A R T

S E A R C H

A U T O

5 0 AWB

F 1 1

D V I N

1 6 B I T

1 0 0 – 0 0 0 1

9 d b

1 Cassette memory indicator (p. 169)

qh NIGHTSHOT indicator (p. 29)

2 Remaining battery time indicator

qj Warning indicators (p. 167)

(p. 28)

qk Tape counter indicator (p. 68)/Time code

indicator (p. 28)/Self-diagnosis indicator

(p. 166)/Photo mode indicator (p. 41, 122)/

Image number indicator (p. 122)

3 Zoom indicator (p. 27)/Exposure

indicator (p. 57)/Data file name

indicator (p. 112)

ql Remaining tape indicator (p. 28)/

4 Digital effect indicator (p. 49)/

MEMORY MIX indicator (p. 135)/

FADER indicator (p. 45)

Memory playback indicator (p. 142)

w; ZERO SET MEMORY indicator (p. 68)

5 16:9WIDE indicator (p. 44)

6 Picture effect indicator (p. 48)

7 Data code indicator (p. 36)

8 Date indicator

wa END SEARCH indicator (p. 32)

ws DV IN indicator (p. 90)/A/V t DV

indicator (p. 88)

wd Audio mode indicator (p. 110)

wf Data file name indicator (p. 135)

This indicator appears when the

MEMORY MIX functions work. /Time

indicator

9 PROGRAM AE indicator (p. 52)

0 Backlight indicator (p. 29)

qa SteadyShot off indicator (p. 106)

qs Manual focus/Infinity indicator (p. 59)

qd Recording mode indicator (p. 110)

qf Self-timer indicator (p. 31, 125)

wg Video flash ready indicator

This indicator appears when you use the

video flash light (optional).

wh Multi screen mode indicator (p. 124)

qg STBY/REC indicator (p. 22)/Video

control mode indicator (p. 38)/Picture

size indicator (p. 119)/Image quality

mode indicator (p. 117)

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Index

A, B

I, J, K, L

AC power adaptor .................. 13

Adjusting viewfinder ............. 26

Audio dubbing ........................ 94

AUDIO MIX .......................... 107

Audio mode ........................... 110

AUTO SHTR .......................... 106

A/V connecting cable ...... 40, 75

BACK LIGHT .......................... 29

Battery pack ............................. 12

BEEP ....................................... 111

BOUNCE .................................. 45

i.LINK ..................................... 172

Image protection ................... 155

Image quality mode ............. 117

Index screen ........................... 144

“InfoLITHIUM” battery ...... 171

Infrared rays emitter .............. 29

Interval recording ................... 60

JPEG ........................................ 112

Labelling a cassette ............... 103

(LANC) .............................. 184

LUMINANCEKEY ................. 49

Recording time ........................ 14

Rec Review .............................. 33

Remaining battery time

indicator ................................ 28

Remaining tape indicator ...... 28

Remote commander ............. 188

Remote sensor ....................... 185

RESET ..................................... 165

Self-diagnosis display .......... 166

Self-timer recording ....... 31, 125

Signal convert function .......... 88

Skip scan .................................. 38

Slide show .............................. 154

Slow playback ......................... 38

SLOW SHUTTER .................... 49

STEADYSHOT ...................... 106

Stereo tape ............................. 170

STILL ........................................ 49

Sub sound .............................. 170

SUPER NIGHTSHOT ............. 29

S VIDEO jack ............... 40, 75, 89

C, D

M, N

CALIBRATION ..................... 177

Camera chromakey .............. 135

Carl Zeiss lens ....................... 185

Cassette memory ............ 10, 169

Charging battery ..................... 13

Charging manganese-lithium

battery ................................. 177

Clock set ................................... 17

Cut recording .......................... 62

Data code ................................. 36

Date search .............................. 70

DEMO MODE ....................... 110

DIGITAL EFFECT ............ 49, 66

Digital program editing ......... 77

DISPLAY .................................. 36

DOT .......................................... 45

Dual sound track tape .......... 170

Dubbing a tape ........................ 75

DV connecting cable ............... 76

Main sound ............................ 170

Manual focus ........................... 59

Memory chromakey ............. 135

Memory luminancekey ........ 135

MEMORY MIX ...................... 135

Memory overlap ................... 135

“Memory Stick” .................... 112

Menu settings ........................ 105

Mirror mode ............................ 24

Moisture condensation ........ 175

MONOTONE .......................... 45

MOSC.FADER ......................... 45

MPEG ..................................... 112

Multi screen mode ................ 124

NIGHTSHOT .......................... 29

NORM. FADER ...................... 45

NTSC system ......................... 174

T, U, V

Tape counter ............................ 28

Tape Photo recording ............. 41

Telephoto ................................. 27

Time code ................................. 28

Title ................................... 98, 101

Title search ............................... 69

Touch panel ..................... 20, 115

TRAIL ....................................... 49

Transition ................................. 23

TV color systems ................... 174

USB ......................................... 148

O, P, Q

OLD MOVIE ............................ 49

Operation indicators ............ 189

OVERLAP ................................ 45

PB ZOOM ........................ 67, 153

Photo save .............................. 140

Photo scan ................................ 74

Photo search ............................ 72

PICTURE EFFECT ............ 48, 65

Picture search .......................... 38

Playback pause........................ 38

Power zoom ............................. 27

Print mark .............................. 159

PROGRAM AE....................... 52

EDIT SEARCH ........................ 32

END SEARCH ......................... 32

Exposure .................................. 57

W, X, Y, Z

F, G, H

Warning indicators ............... 167

White balance .......................... 55

Wide-angle .............................. 27

Wide mode .............................. 44

WIPE ......................................... 45

WORLD TIME ....................... 111

Write-protect tab ............. 19, 112

Zero set memory ..................... 68

Zoom ........................................ 27

Fade in/out .............................. 45

FLASH MOTION .................... 49

Flexible Spot Meter ................. 58

FOCUS...................................... 59

Format .................................... 109

FRAME REC ............................ 62

Full charge ............................... 13

Grip strap ............................... 186

Heads...................................... 176

Headphone jack .................... 186

HiFi SOUND ......................... 107

Holding Grip ................... 22, 184

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