Sony DCR User Manual

3-079-467-13 (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.

Serial No.

-TRV

Model No. AC-

Serial No.

SERIES

DCR-TRV350

DCR-TRV150/TRV250/TRV350/TRV351

CCD-TRV118/TRV318/TRV418

We lco m e !

Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony Handycam. With your Handycam, you can

capture life’s precious moments with superior picture and sound quality. Your Handycam is

loaded with advanced features, but at the same time it is very easy to use. You will soon be

producing home video that you can enjoy for years to come.

If you have any questions about this product,

you may call:

Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-

WARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do

not expose the unit to rain or

moisture.

SONY (7669)

The number below is for the FCC related

matters only.

Regulatory Information

Fo r t h e cu st o m e rs in t h e U.S.A.

De cla ra t io n o f Co n fo rm it y

Trade Name:

Model No.:

SONY

DCR-TRV150,

DCR-TRV250

Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.

Address:

680 Kinderkamack

Road, Oradell,

NJ07649 U.S.A.

201-930-6972

Telephone No.:

This device complies with Part 15 of the

FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the

following two conditions: (1) This device

may not cause harmful interference, and (2)

this device must accept any interference

received, including interference that may

cause undesired operation.

This symbol is intended to

alert the user to the presence

of uninsulated “dangerous

voltage” within the product’s

enclosure that may be of

sufficient magnitude to

constitute a risk of electric

shock to persons.

De cla ra t io n o f Co n fo rm it y

Trade Name:

Model No.:

SONY

DCR-TRV350

Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.

Address:

680 Kinderkamack

Road, Oradell,

NJ07649 U.S.A.

201-930-6972

Telephone No.:

This symbol is intended to

alert the user to the presence

of important operating and

maintenance (servicing)

instructions in the literature

accompanying the appliance.

This device complies with Part 15 of the

FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the

following two conditions: (1) This device

may not cause harmful interference, and (2)

this device must accept any interference

received, including interference that may

cause undesired operation.

CAUTION

You are cautioned that any changes or

modifications not expressly approved in this

manual could void your authority to operate

this equipment.

Note:

Fo r t h e cu st o m e rs in t h e

U.S.A. a n d CANADA

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

CAUTION

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH

WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT,

FULLY INSERT.

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:

RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES

Lithium-Ion batteries are

recyclable.

You can help preserve our

environment by returning

your used rechargeable

batteries to the collection and

recycling location nearest you.

For more information regarding recycling of

rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800-822-

8837, or visit http:/ / www.rbrc.org/ .

—

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

Increase the separation between the

equipment and receiver.

Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking

Lithium-Ion batteries.

—

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.

The supplied interface cable must be used with

the equipment in order to comply with the

limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart

B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.

Ma in Fe a t u re s

On t h e m o d e l n a m e in d ica t io n

In this manual, camcorder-shape icons are used to indicate model names.

CCD-TRV118 :

CCD-TRV318 :

CCD-TRV418 :

DCR-TRV150 :

DCR-TRV250 :

DCR-TRV350 :

DCR-TRV351 :

Instructions with no icons are for all models.

Instructions with icons are for the indicated models only.

Before you start reading this manual, check the model name of your camcorder.

On t h e t a p e

Re co rd in g m o vin g o r st ill

im a g e s, a n d p la yin g t h e m

b a ck

• Recording moving pictures (p. 30)

• Recording still images

(p. 56)

• Playing back a tape (p. 45)

On t h e “ Me m o ry St ick”

• Recording still images (p. 132)

• Recording moving pictures (p. 146)

• Viewing still images (p. 163)

• Viewing moving pictures (p. 166)

• Viewing pictures recorded on a tape or live

from your camcorder on your computer

– USB Streaming (p. 183)

• Capturing images on your computer from

your camcorder using the USB cable (p. 197)

• Viewing images recorded on a “Memory

Stick” using the USB cable

Ca p t u rin g im a g e s o n yo u r

co m p u t e r

(p. 185)

• Converting an analog signal into digital to

capture images onto your computer

(p. 208)

Ma in Fe a t u re s

Ot h e r u se s

Functions for adjusting exposure in the recording mode

• BACK LIGHT (p. 38)

• NightShot (p. 39)

• Super NightShot/ Color Slow Shutter

• PROGRAM AE (p. 68)

(p. 39, 40)

• Adjusting the exposure manually (p. 70)

• Built-in light (p. 79)

Functions for giving images more impact

• Digital zoom (p. 34) The default setting is OFF. (To zoom greater than 20×,

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

• Fader (p. 61)

• Picture effect (In recording mode) (p. 64)

• Digital effect (In recording mode)

• Title (p. 75, 77)

(p. 65)

• MEMORY MIX

(p. 140)

Functions for giving a natural appearance to your recordings

• SPORTS (p. 68)

• LANDSCAPE (p. 68)

• Manual focus (p. 71)

Functions for use on recorded tapes

• END SEARCH (p. 43)

• EDITSEARCH/ Rec Review

• DATA CODE

• Tape PB ZOOM

• ZERO SET MEMORY

• Easy Dubbing

(p. 43)

(p. 89)

(p. 47)

(p. 87)

(p. 98)

• Digital program editing

(p. 106)

Contents of the recording cannot be compensated if recording or playback is not

made due to a malfunction of the camcorder, storage media, etc.

Ta b le o f co n t e n t s

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

Checking supplied accessories .............. 9

Ad va n ce d Re co rd in g

Op e ra t io n s

Recording still images on a “Memory

Stick” while recording on a tape

...................................... 53

Qu ick St a rt Gu id e

– Recording on a tape ........................... 10

– Recording on a “Memory Stick”

...................................... 12

Recording still images on a tape

– Tape Photo recording

...................................... 56

Using the wide mode ........................... 58

Using the fader function ...................... 61

Ge t t in g St a rt e d

Using this manual ................................. 14

Step 1 Preparing the power supply ... 18

Installing the battery pack ............. 18

Charging the battery pack ............. 19

Connecting to a wall outlet ........... 24

Step 2 Setting the date and time ........ 26

Step 3 Inserting a cassette ................... 28

Using special effects

– Picture effect ................................. 64

Using special effects

– Digital effect

........... 65

Using the PROGRAM AE function .... 68

Adjusting the exposure manually ...... 70

Focusing manually ................................ 71

Interval recording

................ 72

Re co rd in g – Ba sics

Frame by frame recording

– Frame recording

................ 74

Recording a picture ............................... 30

Shooting a backlit subject

– BACK LIGHT ........................ 38

Superimposing a title ........................... 75

Making your own titles ........................ 77

Using the built-in light ......................... 79

Shooting in the dark

– NightShot

– Super NightShot

– Color Slow Shutter

............................ 39

Inserting a scene

.............. 82

Self-timer recording

............................... 41

Ad va n ce d Pla yb a ck

Op e ra t io n s

Superimposing the date and time

on pictures

Playing back a tape with picture

effects

.... 83

.................... 42

Playing back a tape with digital

Checking recordings

– END SEARCH

– EDITSEARCH

effects

.......................... 85

Enlarging recorded images

– Tape PB ZOOM

...... 87

– Rec Review

............. 43

Quickly locating a scene

– ZERO SET MEMORY

Pla yb a ck – Ba sics

........................... 89

Playing back a tape ............................... 45

Searching for a recording by date

To display the screen indicators

– Display function ................... 47

– DATE SEARCH

........................... 90

Viewing recordings on TV................... 51

Searching for a photo

– PHOTO SEARCH/

PHOTO SCAN

..................... 92

Ta b le o f co n t e n t s

Ed it in g

– Pla yb a ck

Dubbing a tape ...................................... 94

Viewing still images

– Memory Photo playback .......... 163

Dubbing a tape easily – Easy Dubbing

........................... 98

Viewing moving pictures

– MPEG movie playback ............. 166

Dubbing only desired scenes

– Digital program editing (on tapes)

.............. 106

Selecting a folder to view ................... 169

Copying images recorded on a

Recording video or TV programs

.............. 119

“Memory Stick” to a tape ............ 170

Enlarging still images recorded on a

“Memory Stick”

Inserting a scene from a VCR

– Insert Editing

– Memory PB ZOOM ................... 172

......................... 123

Playing back images continuously

– SLIDE SHOW ............................. 174

Preventing accidental erasure

“ Me m o ry St ick” Op e ra t io n s

– Re co rd in g

– Image protection ........................ 176

Deleting images – DELETE ............... 177

Writing a print mark

Using a “Memory Stick”

– PRINT MARK ............................ 180

– Introduction ............................... 126

Recording still images on a “Memory

Stick”

Vie w in g Im a g e s o n Yo u r

Co m p u t e r

– Memory Photo recording ......... 132

Recording images from a tape as still

images ............................................ 136

Viewing images on your computer

– Introduction

Superimposing a still image in the

“Memory Stick” on an image

.............. 182

Connecting your camcorder to your

computer using the USB cable

......... 187

– MEMORY MIX .......................... 140

Recording moving pictures on a

“Memory Stick”

Viewing pictures recorded on a tape

or live from your camcorder on

your computer – USB Streaming

......... 197

– MPEG movie recording ............ 146

Recording pictures from a tape as a

moving picture ............................. 150

Interval Photo recording .................... 154

Viewing images recorded on a

“Memory Stick” on your computer

.................... 202

Recording edited pictures as a moving

picture – Digital program editing

(on a “Memory Stick”) ................. 156

Connecting your camcorder to your

computer using the USB cable

................... 205

Setting up a folder ............................... 160

Viewing images recorded on a

“Memory Stick” on your computer

................... 207

Capturing images from an analog video

unit on your computer – Signal

convert function

...... 208

Ta b le o f co n t e n t s

•

and are trademarks.

Cu st o m izin g Yo u r Ca m co rd e r

• i.LINK and are trademarks.

• “InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony

Corporation.

Changing the menu settings .............. 210

• “Memory Stick,”

Memory Stick” are trademarks of Sony

Corporation.

and “MagicGate

Tro u b le sh o o t in g

Types of trouble and how to correct

trouble ............................................ 224

• “Memory Stick Duo” and

are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

• Windows and Windows Media are

trademarks or registered trademarks of

Microsoft Corporation in the United States

and/ or other countries.

Self-diagnosis display ......................... 232

Warning indicators and messages .... 233

Ad d it io n a l In fo rm a t io n

• Pentium is trademark or registered

trademark of Intel Corporation.

About video cassette ........................... 237

About the “Memory Stick” ................ 240

• Macintosh and Mac OS, QuickTime are

trademarks of Apple Computer Inc.

• All other product names mentioned herein

may be the trademarks or registered

trademarks of their respective companies.

Furthermore, “™” and “®” are not

mentioned in each case in this manual.

About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery

pack ................................................ 242

About i.LINK ....................................... 244

Using your camcorder abroad .......... 246

Maintenance information and

precautions .................................... 247

Specifications ....................................... 253

Qu ick Re fe re n ce

Identifying parts and controls ........... 256

Index ..................................................... 267

Ch e ckin g su p p lie d a cce sso rie s

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

RMT-814

RMT-708

Stereo

Monaural

1 Wireless Remote Commander (1)

5 A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 51, 94, 95)

Stereo:

(p. 264)

RMT-814:

RMT-708:

Monaural:

6 Shoulder strap (1) (p. 256)

7 Lens cap (1) (p. 30)

2 AC-L15A/L15B AC Adaptor (1), Pow er

cord (1) (p. 19)

8 USB cable (1)

(p. 182)

3 NP-FM30 Rechargeable Battery Pack

(1) (p. 18, 19)

9 CD-ROM (SPVD-010 USB Driver) (1)

(p. 189)

4 Size AA (R6) battery for Remote

Commander (2)

0 “Memory Stick” (1)

(p. 240)

(p. 264)

Qu ick St a rt Gu id e – Re co rd in g o n a t a p e

This chapter introduces you to the basic features to record on a

tape of your camcorder. See the page in parentheses “( )” for

more information.

Co n n e ct in g t h e p o w e r co rd (p . 24)

Use the battery pack when using your camcorder outdoors (p. 18).

Open the DC IN

jack cover.

Connect the plug with

its v mark facing up.

Power cord

AC Adaptor (supplied)

In se rt in g a ca sse t t e (p . 28)

1Slide

OPEN/

EJECT in the direction

of the arrow and open

the lid.

2Push the center of the

3Close the cassette

cassette back and

insert the cassette

properly with the

cassette window

facing up.

compartment by

pressing

on the

cassette compartment.

After the cassette

compartment goes

down completely,

close the lid.

Re co rd in g a p ict u re (p . 30)

2Set the POWER switch

to CAMERA while

pressing the small

green button.

1Remove the lens cap.

The cap is not attached when you

purchase your camcorder.

3Open the LCD

panel while

pressing OPEN.

The picture appears

on the LCD screen.

4Press START/ STOP. Your

camcorder starts

recording. To stop

recording, press START/

STOP again.

View finder

View a picture placing your eye against this part

when the LCD panel is closed (p. 32).

Adjust the viewfinder lens to your eyesight (p. 35).

The picture in the viewfinder is black and white.

When you purchase your camcorder, the clock is not set up yet. If you want to record the date and

time for a picture, set the clock before recording (p. 26).

Mo n it o rin g t h e p la yb a ck p ict u re o n t h e LCD

scre e n (p . 45)

2Press m to rewind the tape.

REW

3Press N to start playback.

PLAY

1Set the POWER switch to VCR/ PLAYER

while pressing the small green button.*

Note

Do not pick up your camcorder by

the viewfinder, the LCD panel, or the

battery pack.

* Modes on the POWER switch vary depending on models (p. 16).

Qu ick St a rt Gu id e – Re co rd in g o n a “ Me m o ry St ick”

This chapter introduces you to the basic features to record on a

“Memory Stick” of your camcorder. See the page in parentheses

“( )” for more information.

Co n n e ct in g t h e p o w e r co rd (p . 24)

Use the battery pack when using your camcorder outdoors (p. 18).

Open the DC IN

jack cover.

Connect the plug with its v

mark facing up.

Power cord

AC Adaptor (supplied)

In se rt in g a “ Me m o ry St ick” (p . 127)

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

facing the LCD panel as illustrated.

“Memory Stick” slot

b mark

When ejecting the “Memory

Stick,” press the “Memory Stick”

once lightly.

Re co rd in g a st ill im a g e o n a “ Me m o ry St ick” (p . 132)

2Set the POWER switch to

MEMORY while pressing the

small green button. Make sure

that the LOCK switch is set to

the left (unlock) position.

1Remove the lens cap.

The cap is not attached when you

purchase your camcorder.

3Open the

LCD panel

while

LOCK switch

pressing

OPEN. The

picture

appears on

the screen.

4Press PHOTO

lightly.

5Press PHOTO

View finder

deeper.

View a picture placing your eye against this

part when the LCD panel is closed (p. 32).

Adjust the viewfinder lens to your eyesight

(p. 35).

The picture in the viewfinder is black and

white.

When you purchase your camcorder, the clock is not set up yet. If you want to record the date and

time for a picture, set the clock before recording (p. 26).

Mo n it o rin g t h e p la yb a ck st ill im a g e s o n t h e LCD

scre e n (p . 163)

1Set the POWER switch to

MEMORY or VCR while

pressing the small green

button.

2Press MEMORY PLAY. The last recorded image is

displayed.

PLAY

Press MEMORY +/ – to select the desired image.

Note

Do not pick up your camcorder by

the viewfinder, the LCD panel or

the battery pack.

— Ge t t in g St a rt e d —

Usin g t h is m a n u a l

The instructions in this manual are for the seven models listed in the table below.

Before you start reading this manual and operating your camcorder, check the model

number by looking at the bottom of your camcorder. The DCR-TRV350 is the model

used for illustration purposes. Otherwise, the model name is indicated in the

illustrations. Any differences in operation are clearly indicated in the text, for example,

“

.”

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 to indicate that the operation is

being carried out.

Types of differences

Model

Recording system

Playback system

AUDIO/ VIDEO jack

S VIDEO jack

DV jack

Hi8

Hi8/ 8

OUT

—

Hi8

Hi8/ 8

OUT

—

Hi8

Hi8/ 8

OUT

—

Digital8 Digital8

Digital8

Digital8 Digital8 Digital8/ Hi8/ 8

OUT

IN/ OUT

IN/ OUT IN/ OUT

IN/ OUT

USB jack

—

“Memory Stick” slot

LANC jack

—

SteadyShot

—

Remote sensor

RFU jack

—

MIC jack

—

z Provided

— Not provided

Usin g t h is m a n u a l

Be fo re u sin g yo u r ca m co rd e r

With your camcorder, you can use the tapes and record/ playback on the systems

below. To enable smooth transition, we recommend that you do not mix pictures

recorded in the Hi8

/ standard 8 mm with the Digital8 system on a tape.

Usable cassette tapes

Recording system

Hi8

/ Digital8 (recommended) Standard 8 mm

Digital8

Playback system *

Hi8

Standard 8 mm

Usable cassette tapes

Recording system

Playback system

Hi8

/ Digital8 (recommended) Standard 8 mm

Digital8

Usable cassette tapes

Recording system

Hi8

Standard 8 mm

Playback system *

* If you use standard 8 mm tape, be sure to play back the tape on your camcorder.

Mosaic noise may appear when you play back standard 8 mm tape on other VCRs

(including another DCR-TRV150/ TRV250/ TRV350/ TRV351).

* When you play back a tape, the Hi8

system or standard 8 mm system is

automatically detected and the playback system automatically switches to.

* If you record on a Hi8

video cassette in the LP mode, recording is carried out in

the standard 8 mm system.

No t e o n TV co lo r syst e m s

TV color systems differ from country to country. To view your recordings on a TV, you

need an NTSC system-based TV.

Co p yrig h t p re ca u t io n s

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

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

Usin g t h is m a n u a l

No t e o n co n n e ct in g o t h e r e q u ip m e n t

When you connect your camcorder to other video equipment or a computer using the

USB cable or i.LINK cable, observe the shape of the jack.

If you forcibly insert the plug, the jack may be damaged and they may result in a

malfunction of your camcorder.

On t h e m o d e l n a m e in d ica t io n

In this manual, camcorder-shape icons are used to indicate model names.

CCD-TRV118 :

CCD-TRV318 :

CCD-TRV418 :

DCR-TRV150 :

DCR-TRV250 :

DCR-TRV350 :

DCR-TRV351 :

Instructions with no icons are for all models.

Instructions with icons are for the indicated models only.

Before you start reading this manual, check the model name of your camcorder.

On t h e POWER sw it ch

Modes on the POWER switch vary depending on models.

Consider this when following the operating instructions.

VCR

e.g. Set the POWER switch to VCR.

PLAYER

e.g. Set the POWER switch to PLAYER.

POWER

OFF (CHG) : Common to all models

e.g. Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG).

CAMERA : Common to all models

e.g. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA.

MEMORY :

e.g. Set the POWER switch to MEMORY.

Usin g t h is m a n u a l

Pre ca u t io n s o n ca m co rd e r ca re

Le n s a n d LCD scre e n /fin d e r

• 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.

How ever, there may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (w hite, 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 w ay.

• Do not let your camcorder become wet. Keep your camcorder away from rain and sea

water. Letting your camcorder become 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 ]

St e p 1 Pre p a rin g t h e p o w e r su p p ly

In st a llin g t h e b a t t e ry p a ck

(1) Lift up the viewfinder.

(2) Slide the battery pack down until it clicks.

To re m o ve t h e b a t t e ry p a ck

(1) Lift up the viewfinder.

(2) Slide the battery pack out in the direction of the arrow while pressing the

BATT (battery) release lever down.

BATT (battery)

release lever

If you install the large-capacity battery pack

If you install the NP-FM70/ QM71/ QM71D/ FM90/ FM91/ QM91/ QM91D battery pack

on your camcorder, extend the viewfinder.

St e p 1 Pre p a rin g t h e p o w e r su p p ly

Ch a rg in g t h e b a t t e ry p a ck

Use the battery pack after charging it for your camcorder.

Your camcorder operates only with the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (M series).

See page 242 for details of “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack.

(1) Open the DC IN jack cover and connect the AC Adaptor supplied with your

camcorder to the DC IN jack with the plug’s v mark facing up.

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

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

(4) Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG).

The charge lamp lights up when charging begins.

BATT INFO

St e p 1 Pre p a rin g t h e p o w e r su p p ly

To check the state of the battery (BATTERY INFO)

Open the LCD panel while pressing OPEN, then press BATT INFO.

The BATTERY INFO is displayed for about seven seconds.

The battery charge level is displayed as percentage and recordable

BATTERY INFO

time with the LCD screen/ viewfinder.

The battery charge level is displayed in 10% increments.

BATTERY CHARGE LEVEL

50%

100%

REC TIME AVAILABLE

LCD SCREEN: 56 min

VIEWFINDER: 73 min

Charging

When the battery is fully charged, the battery charge level

indicator shows 100% and the charge lamp goes out.

BATTERY INFO

BATTERY CHARGE LEVEL

50%

100%

REC TIME AVAILABLE

LCD SCREEN: 80 min

VIEWFINDER: 105 min

Full charge

Aft e r ch a rg in g t h e b a t t e ry p a ck

Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack on your camcorder.

Until the remaining battery charge is calculated

The battery charge level indicator moves flashing and

BATTERY INFO

“CALCULATING BATTERY INFO...” is displayed.

BATTERY CHARGE LEVEL

50%

100%

CALCULATING

BATTERY INFO...

Note

Prevent metallic objects from coming into contact with the metal parts on the DC plug

of the AC Adaptor. This may cause a short-circuit, damaging the AC Adaptor.

When you use the AC Adaptor

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

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

The numeric value displayed in the BATTERY INFO

Refer to the value displayed in the BATTERY INFO as a rough standard.

To display the BATTERY INFO longer

Press BATT INFO again while the BATTERY INFO is still displayed. The information is

displayed for another seven seconds.

If you keep pressing BATT INFO, the BATTERY INFO is displayed for up to about 20

seconds.

The BATTERY INFO is not displayed in the follow ing cases:

– The POWER switch is not set to OFF (CHG).

– The battery pack is not installed properly.

– The battery pack is fully discharged.

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If the pow er goes off although the remaining battery time indicator indicates that

the battery pack has enough pow er to operate

Charge the battery pack fully again so that the indication is correct.

What is “InfoLITHIUM”?

The “InfoLITHIUM” is a lithium ion battery pack that 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 (p. 242).

SERIES

Ch a rg in g t im e

Battery pack

Full charge

145

NP-FM30 (supplied)

NP-FM50

150

NP-FM70

240

NP-QM71/ QM71D

NP-FM90

260

330

NP-FM91/ QM91/ QM91D

360

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

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

because of the ambient temperature.

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Recording w ith

the view finder

Recording w ith

the LCD screen

Battery pack

Continuous

Typical*

Continuous

Typical*

NP-FM30 (supplied)

NP-FM50

105

170

355

415

540

625

130

270

315

410

475

NP-FM70

175

145

NP-QM71/ QM71D

NP-FM90

205

165

270

215

NP-FM91/ QM91/ QM91D

310

250

Recording w ith

the view finder

Recording w ith

the LCD screen

Battery pack

Continuous

Typical*

Continuous

Typical*

NP-FM30 (supplied)

NP-FM50

115

185

385

445

580

670

140

295

340

450

520

NP-FM70

190

145

NP-QM71/ QM71D

NP-FM90

220

165

285

220

NP-FM91/ QM91/ QM91D

330

255

Recording w ith

the view finder

Recording w ith

the LCD screen

Battery pack

Continuous

Typical*

Continuous

Typical*

NP-FM30 (supplied)

NP-FM50

165

265

540

640

820

955

120

195

400

465

600

695

130

100

NP-FM70

265

205

NP-QM71/ QM71D

NP-FM90

315

235

400

305

NP-FM91/ QM91/ QM91D

465

355

Approximate minutes when you use a fully charged battery

* Approximate recording time.

The actual battery life may be shorter in the following cases:

– When you repeat recording start/ stop, zooming and turning the power on/ off.

– When the battery is used repeatedly or self-discharged after charging (p. 242).

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Pla yin g t im e

Playing on

Battery pack

Playing w ith

the LCD closed

the LCD screen

NP-FM30 (supplied)

NP-FM50

120

195

400

465

600

695

135

285

335

435

505

NP-FM70

NP-QM71/ QM71D

NP-FM90

NP-FM91/ QM91/ QM91D

Playing on

the LCD screen

Playing w ith

the LCD closed

Battery pack

NP-FM30 (supplied)

NP-FM50

130

210

430

505

655

755

150

310

365

475

550

NP-FM70

NP-QM71/ QM71D

NP-FM90

NP-FM91/ QM91/ QM91D

Playing on

the LCD screen

Playing w ith

the LCD closed

Battery pack

NP-FM30 (supplied)

NP-FM50

120

195

400

465

600

695

175

280

570

675

865

1010

NP-FM70

NP-QM71/ QM71D

NP-FM90

NP-FM91/ QM91/ QM91D

Approximate minutes when you use a fully charged battery

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Note

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

you use your camcorder in a cold environment.

Playback time

The table shows the playing time for tapes recorded in the Digital8 system.

The playing time of tapes recorded in the Hi8

by about 20%.

/ standard 8 mm system is reduced

You can charge the battery in other countries

For details, see page 246.

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).

Co n n e ct in g t o a w a ll o u t le t

When you use your camcorder for a long time, we recommend that you power it from a

wall outlet using the AC Adaptor.

(1) Open the DC IN jack cover, and connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack on

your camcorder with the plug’s v mark facing up.

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

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

2, 3

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PRECAUTION

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

connected to the wall outlet, even if the set itself has been turned off.

Notes

• The AC 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.

• Place the AC Adaptor near a wall outlet.

While using the AC Adaptor, if any trouble occurs with this unit, disconnect the plug

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

Using a car battery

Use Sony Car Battery Adaptor (optional). Refer to the operating instructions of the Car

Battery Adaptor for further information.

St e p 2 Se t t in g t h e d a t e a n d t im e

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

“CLOCK SET” will be displayed each time when 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 cleared from memory (bars may appear) because the built-in rechargeable

battery will have been discharged (p. 249).

Set the date and time after charging the built-in battery fully.

Set the year, then the month, the day, the hour and then the minute.

(1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY, and then press MENU to

display the menu settings.*

(2) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select CLOCK SET in

, then press the

dial.

(3) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired year, then press the dial.

(4) Set the month, day and hour by turning the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial and

pressing the dial.

(5) Set the minute by turning the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial and pressing the dial by

the time signal. The clock starts.

(6) Press MENU to make the menu settings disappear.

1,6

SETUP MENU

CLOCK SET

USB STREAM

LTR SIZE

LANGUAGE

DEMO MODE

RETURN

SETUP MENU

CLOCK SET

USB STREAM

LTR SIZE

LANGUAGE

DEMO MODE

RETURN

– – – – – –

2003 JAN

12 00 AM

[

] :

MENU END

[

] :

MENU END

2003 JAN

12 00 AM

SETUP MENU

CLOCK SET

USB STREAM

LTR SIZE

LANGUAGE

DEMO MODE

RETURN

SETUP MENU

CLOCK SET JUL

USB STREAM 5 30 00 PM

LTR SIZE

LANGUAGE

DEMO MODE

RETURN

2003

2003 JUL

30 PM

[

] :

MENU END

[

] :

MENU END

* Modes on the POWER switch vary depending on models (p. 16).

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The year changes as follow s:

2000

2003

2079

To ch e ck t h e p re se t d a t e a n d t im e

Press DATE to display the date indicator.

Press TIME to display the time indicator.

Press DATE (or TIME) and then press TIME (or DATE) to simultaneously display the

date and time indicator.

Press DATE and/ or TIME again. The date and/ or time indicator disappears.

Auto date function

When you use your camcorder for the first time, turn it on and set the date and time to

your local time before you start recording (p. 26). The date is automatically recorded for

10 seconds after you start recording (Auto date function). This function works only

once a day.

If you do not set the date and time

“--- -- ----” “--:--:--” is recorded on the tape

or 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.

Note on the auto date function

You can change the AUTO DATE setting by selecting ON or OFF in the menu settings.

The auto date function automatically displays the date once a day.

However, the date may automatically appear more than once a day if:

– you set the date and time.

– you eject and insert the tape again.

– you stop recording within 10 seconds.

– you set AUTO DATE to OFF once and set it back to ON in the menu settings.

St e p 3 In se rt in g a ca sse t t e

See page 15 for details about the usable cassettes types.

(1) Prepare the power source (p. 18).

(2) Slide

OPEN/ EJECT in the direction of the arrow and open the lid.

The cassette compartment automatically lifts up and opens.

(3) Push the center of the cassette back and insert the cassette properly with the

cassette window facing up.

(4) Close the cassette compartment by pressing

on the cassette compartment.

The cassette compartment automatically goes down.

(5) After the cassette compartment goes down completely, close the lid until it

clicks.

3,4

To e je ct t h e ca sse t t e

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

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Notes

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

• The cassette compartment may not be closed when you press any part of the cassette

compartment other than the mark.

• Your camcorder records pictures in the Digital8 system.

• The recording time when you use your camcorder is half of the indicated time on Hi8

tape. If you select the LP mode in the menu settings, the recording time is 3/ 4 of

the indicated time on Hi8

tape.

• If you use standard 8 mm tape, be sure to play back the tape on your camcorder.

Mosaic noise may appear when you play back standard 8 mm tape on other

camcorders (including another DCR-TRV150/ TRV250/ TRV350/ TRV351).

To prevent accidental erasure

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

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Your camcorder automatically focuses.

(1) Remove the lens cap and attach the lens cap to the grip strap.

(2) Install the power source and insert a cassette. See “Step 1” to “Step 3” for more

information (p. 18 to 29).

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

This sets your camcorder to the standby mode.

(4) Open the LCD panel while pressing OPEN. The viewfinder automatically

turns off.

(5) Press START/ STOP. Your camcorder starts recording. The REC indicator

appears on the screen. The camera recording lamp located on the front of your

camcorder lights up. To stop recording, press START/ STOP again.

The recording lamp lights up in the viewfinder when you record with the

viewfinder.

REC 0:00:01

50min

Camera

recording lamp

Microphone

Notes

• The data code (date/ time when recorded) are not displayed during recording.

However, they are recorded automatically onto the tape. To display the data code

(date/ time), press DATA CODE on the Remote Commander during playback.

• Fasten the grip strap firmly.

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

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Note on the LOCK sw itch

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

to MEMORY accidentally. The LOCK switch is set to the left as the default setting.

Note on recording mode

Your camcorder records and plays back in the SP (standard play) mode or in the LP

(long play) mode. Select SP or LP in the menu settings (p. 219). In the LP mode, you can

record longer than in SP mode.* When you record a tape in the LP mode on your

camcorder, we recommend that you play back the tape on your camcorder.

To enable smooth transition

Transition between the last scene you recorded and the next scene is smooth as long as

you do not eject the cassette even if you turn off your camcorder.

However, check the following:

– Do not mix recordings in the SP mode and in the LP mode on one tape.

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

If you leave your camcorder in the standby mode for a certain period * w hile 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

(CHG) once, then turn it to CAMERA again. However, your camcorder does not turn

off automatically while the cassette is not inserted.

To set the counter to 0:00:00

Press COUNTER RESET (p. 259).

When you record in the SP and LP modes on one tape or you record some scenes

in the LP mode

• The time code may not be written properly between scenes.

• The transition between scenes may not be smooth.

• The playback picture may be distorted.

* 1.5 times:

Twice:

* three minutes:

five minutes:

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Aft e r re co rd in g

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

(2) Close the LCD panel.

(3) Eject the cassette.

(4) Attach the lens cap.

(5) Remove the battery pack.

After using your camcorder

Remove the battery pack from your camcorder to avoid turning on the built-in light

accidentally.

Ad ju st in g t h e LCD scre e n

The LCD panel can be opened up to 90 degrees. The LCD panel moves about 90 degrees

to the viewfinder side and about 180 degrees to the lens side (from the initial opening

position).

180°

90°

When closing the LCD panel, set it vertically until it clicks, and swing it into the

camcorder body.

Note

When using the LCD screen except in the mirror mode, the viewfinder is automatically

turned off.

Notes on the LCD screen

• When you use the LCD screen outdoors in direct sunlight, the LCD screen may be

difficult to see. If this happens, we recommend that you use the viewfinder.

• When you adjust angles of the LCD panel, make sure if the LCD panel is opened up to

90 degrees.

When recording w ith the LCD panel opened

Recording time becomes a little shorter compared with when recording with the LCD

panel closed.

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Ad ju st in g t h e b rig h t n e ss o f t h e LCD scre e n

(1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA, VCR/ PLAYER or MEMORY.*

(2) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select LCD BRIGHT in

settings, then press the dial (p. 216).

in the menu

(3) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the brightness of the LCD screen with

LCD BRIGHT, then press the dial.

(4) Press MENU to make the menu settings disappear.

LCD SET

LCD BR I G HT

LCD B.L.

LCD COLOR

RETURN

[

]

END

LCD screen backlight

• You can adjust the brightness of the backlight. Select LCD B.L. in the menu settings

when using the battery pack (p. 216).

• Even if you adjust the LCD screen backlight, the recorded picture will not be affected.

* Modes on the POWER switch vary depending on models (p. 16).

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Usin g t h e zo o m fe a t u re

Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY.*

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 20×

Zoom greater than 20× 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. 212).

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.

Notes on digital zoom

• Digital zoom power can be set to 40× or 700×.

• Digital zoom power can be set to 40× or 560×.

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

side.

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.

* Modes on the POWER switch vary depending on models (p. 16).

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Ad ju st in g t h e vie w fin d e r le n s

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.

Set the POWER switch to CAMERA, VCR/ PLAYER or MEMORY.*

Lift up the viewfinder and move the viewfinder lens adjustment lever.

The view finder lens

adjustment lever

Sh o o t in g w it h t h e Mirro r Mo d e

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.

Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY, and rotate the LCD screen

180 degrees.*

The

indicator appears in the viewfinder and on the LCD screen.

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.

* Modes on the POWER switch vary depending on models (p. 16).

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Pictures 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

DATE and TIME on your camcorder do not work.

In d ica t o rs d isp la ye d in t h e re co rd in g m o d e

The indicators are not recorded on the tape.

[a ] [b ] [c] [d ]

[e ]

[a ] [i] [c] [d ]

[j]

REC 0:00:01

40min

[f]

[g ]

JUL

2003

12:05:56 PM

[h ]

[a ] :Remaining battery time indicator

[b ] :Format indicator

[c] : Mirror mode indicator

Recording mode indicator

[d ] :STBY/REC indicator

[e ] :Tape photo recording indicator

Time code indicator

[f] : Remaining tape indicator

This appears after you set the POWER switch to CAMERA and insert a cassette for

a while.

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

[g ] :Date indicator

This is displayed for five seconds after the POWER switch is set to CAMERA or

MEMORY.*

[h ] :Time indicator

This is displayed for five seconds after the POWER switch is set to CAMERA or

MEMORY.*

[i] : Hi8 format indicator

This appears while playing back or recording Hi8 format tapes.

[j] : Tape counter indicator

* Modes on the POWER switch vary depending on models (p. 16).

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Remaining battery time indicator

The remaining battery time indicator indicates the approximate 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 (for tapes recorded in the Digital8 system only)

• When you play back tapes recorded in the Hi8

/ standard 8 mm system, the

tape counter appears on the screen.

• 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. You cannot reset the time code or the

tape counter.

Data code

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

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

code, press DATA CODE on the Remote Commander during playback (p. 47).

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Sh o o t in g a b a cklit su b je ct – 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.

Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY, and press BACK LIGHT.*

The . indicator appears on the screen.

To cancel the backlight function, press BACK LIGHT again.

BACK LIGHT

If you press EXPOSURE w hen shooting backlit subjects

The backlight function will be canceled.

* Modes on the POWER switch vary depending on models (p. 16).

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Sh o o t in g in t h e d a rk – Nig h t Sh o t

– Su p e r Nig h t Sh o t

– Co lo r Slo w Sh u t t e r

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.

Usin g Nig h t Sh o t

Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY, and slide NIGHTSHOT to ON.*

The

indicator and “NIGHTSHOT” flash on the screen.

To cancel the NightShot function, slide NIGHTSHOT to OFF.

COLOR SLOW S

SUPER NS

NIGHTSHOT

OFF ON

Infrared rays

(NightShot Light)

emitter

Usin g t h e Su p e r Nig h t Sh o t

The Super NightShot function makes subjects up to 16 times brighter than those

recorded in the NightShot mode.

(1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA, and slide NIGHTSHOT to ON. The

indicator and “NIGHTSHOT” flash on the screen.

(2) Press SUPER NS. The

indicator and “SUPER NIGHTSHOT” flash on the

screen.

To cancel the Super NightShot function, press SUPER NS again. Your

camcorder returns to the NightShot mode.

Usin g t h e Nig h t Sh o t Lig h t

The picture will be clearer with the NightShot Light on. To enable NightShot Light, set

N.S.LIGHT to ON in the menu settings. (The default setting is ON.) (p. 213)

* Modes on the POWER switch vary depending on models (p. 16).

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Usin g Co lo r Slo w Sh u t t e r

The Color Slow Shutter function enables you to record color images in a dark place.

(1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA, and slide NIGHTSHOT to OFF.

(2) Press COLOR SLOW S.

The

indicator and COLOR SLOW SHUTTER flash on the screen.

To cancel the Color Slow Shutter function, press COLOR SLOW S again.

Notes

• Do not use the NightShot function in bright places (e.g. outdoors in the daytime). This

may cause your camcorder to malfunction.

• When you keep NIGHTSHOT set to ON in normal recording, the picture may be

recorded in incorrect or unnatural colors.

• If focusing is difficult with the autofocus mode when using the NightShot function,

focus manually.

While using the NightShot function, you cannot use the follow ing functions:

– Exposure

– PROGRAM AE

While using the Super NightShot or Color Slow Shutter function, you cannot use

the follow ing functions

– Fader

– Digital effect

– Exposure

– PROGRAM AE

While using the Super NightShot or Color Slow Shutter function

The shutter speed is automatically adjusted depending on the brightness. The motion of

the picture will be slow.

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).

While recording, be sure not to cover the infrared rays emitter with your fingers, etc.

In total darkness

The Color Slow Shutter function may not work normally.

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Se lf-t im e r re co rd in g

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 MENU to display the menu settings.

(2) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select SELFTIMER in

dial.

, then press the

(3) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select ON, then press the dial.

(4) Press MENU to make the menu settings disappear.

The

(self-timer) indicator appears on the screen.

(5) Press START/ STOP.

Self-timer starts counting down from 10 with a beep. In the last two seconds of

the countdown, the beep gets faster, then recording starts automatically.

START/STOP

CAMERA SET

SELFTIMER

OFF

ZOOM

16:9WIDE

STEADYSHOT

N.S.LIGHT

RETURN

[

] :

MENU END

To st o p t h e co u n t d o w n

Press START/ STOP.

To restart the countdown, press START/ STOP again.

To ca n ce l se lf-t im e r re co rd in g

Set SELFTIMER to OFF in the menu settings in the standby mode.

You cannot cancel self-timer using the Remote Commander.

Note

The self-timer is automatically canceled when:

– Self-timer recording is finished.

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

When the POWER sw itch is set to MEMORY

You can also record still images on a “Memory Stick” with the self-timer (p. 135).

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Su p e rim p o sin g t h e d a t e a n d t im e o n p ict u re s

You can record the date and/ or time displayed on the screen superimposed on the

picture.

Carry out the following operations in CAMERA mode.

Press DATE to record the date.

Press TIME to record the time.

Press DATE (or TIME), then press TIME (or DATE) to record the date and time.

Press DATE and/ or TIME again. The date and/ or time indicator disappears.

CCD-TRV418

DATE

TIME

When you purchase your camcorder, the clock is not set up yet. Set the date and time to

your local time before using (p. 26).

Note

The date and time indicators recorded manually cannot be deleted.

If you do not record the date and time in the picture

Record the date and time in the black screen as the background for about 10 seconds,

then erase the date and time indicators before starting actual recording.

Ch e ckin g re co rd in g s – END SEARCH

– EDITSEARCH

– Re c Re vie w

You can use these buttons to check the recorded picture for making the transition

between the last recorded scene and the next scene you record smooth.

END SEARCH

EDITSEARCH

END SEARCH

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

In the standby mode, press END SEARCH.

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

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

EDITSEARCH

You can search for the next recording start point.

In the standby mode, hold down the either side of EDITSEARCH. The recorded portion

is played back.

+ : To go forward

– 7 : To go backward

Release EDITSEARCH to stop playback. If you press START/ STOP, re-recording begins

from the point you released EDITSEARCH. You cannot monitor the sound.

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You can check the last recorded section.

In the standby mode, press the – 7 side of EDITSEARCH 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.

Ch e ckin g re co rd in g s – END SEARCH

– EDITSEARCH

– Re c Re vie w

Notes

• The end search, edit search and Rec Review functions do not work with tapes

recorded in the Hi8

/ standard 8 mm system.

• If you start recording after using the end search function, occasionally, the transition

between the last scene you recorded and the next scene may not be smooth.

• Once you eject the cassette after you have recorded on the tape, the end search

function does not work.

If a tape has a blank portion betw een recorded portions

The end search function may not work correctly.

— Pla yb a ck – Ba sics —

Pla yin g b a ck a t a p e

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 control playback using the Remote Commander supplied with your

camcorder.

(1) Install the power source and insert the recorded tape.

(2) Set the POWER switch to VCR/ PLAYER while pressing the small green button.*

(3) Open the LCD panel while pressing OPEN.

(4) Press m to rewind the tape.

(5) Press N to start playback.

(6) To adjust the volume, press either of the two buttons on VOLUME. When you

close the LCD panel, sound is muted.

– : To turn the volume down

+ : To turn the volume up

PLAY

REW

VOLUME

To st o p p la yb a ck

Press x.

* Modes on the POWER switch vary depending on models (p. 16).

Pla yin g b a ck a t a p e

If you leave the pow er on for a long time

Your camcorder gets warm. This is not a malfunction.

Tapes that can be played back

• Tapes recorded in the Digital8 system

• Tapes recorded in the Hi8

/ standard 8 mm system

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.

When you open or close the LCD panel

Make sure that the LCD panel is set vertically.

Pla yin g b a ck a t a p e

To d isp la y t h e scre e n in d ica t o rs – Disp la y fu n ct io n

Press DISPLAY on the Remote Commander.

Press DISPLAY on your camcorder.

The indicators appear on the screen.

To make the indicators disappear, press DISPLAY again.

DATA CODE

DISPLAY

Ab o u t d a t a co d e

Use the Remote Commander for this operation.

Your camcorder automatically records not only pictures on the tape but also the data

code (date/ time or various settings when recorded).

1 Set the POWER sw itch to VCR, then play back a tape.

2 Press DATA CODE on the Remote Commander.

The display changes as follows:

date/ time t various settings t no indicator

Date/time

Various settings

0:00:23:01

50min

[a ]

50min

[b ]

[c]

[d ]

[e ]

[f]

AUTO

60 AWB

JUL

12:05:56 PM

2003

F1.6

9dB

[g ]

[a ]: Time code/ Tape counter

[b ]: SteadyShot off

[c]: Exposure mode

[d ]: White balance

[e ]: Gain

[f]: Shutter speed

[g ]: Aperture value

Pla yin g b a ck a t a p e

To not display various settings

Set DATA CODE to DATE in the menu settings (p. 222).

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

Commander:

date/ time y no indicator

Notes on the data code

• The data code does not work with tapes recorded in the Hi8

/ standard 8 mm

system.

• Various settings of the data code are not recorded when recording images on a

“Memory Stick.”

Data code (Various settings)

The data code is your camcorder’s information at the time of recording. In the recording

mode, the data code will not be displayed.

When you use data code, 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 a TV, the data code 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 one minute for the correct

remaining battery time to be displayed.

Pla yin g b a ck a t a p e

Va rio u s p la yb a ck m o d e s

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

To p a u se p la yb a ck (vie w in g a st ill im a g e )

Press X during playback. To resume normal playback, press X or N.

To a d va n ce t h e t a p e

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

To re w in d t h e t a p e

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

To ch a n g e t h e p la yb a ck d ire ct io n

Press

on the Remote Commander during playback to reverse the playback direction.

To resume normal playback, press N.

To lo ca t e a sce n e m o n it o rin g t h e p ict u re (p ict u re se a rch )

Keep pressing m or M during playback. To resume normal playback, release the

button.

To m o n it o r h ig h -sp e e d p ict u re s w h ile a d va n cin g o r re w in d in g

t h e t a p e (skip sca n )

Keep pressing m while rewinding or M while advancing the tape. To resume

rewinding or advancing, release the button.

To vie w p ict u re s a t slo w sp e e d (slo w p la yb a ck)

Press y on the Remote Commander during playback. To resume normal playback,

press N.

To ch a n g e t h e slo w p la yb a ck d ire ct io n

Press

, then press y on the Remote Commander.

To vie w p ict u re s a t d o u b le sp e e d

Press ×2 on the Remote Commander during playback. For double speed playback in the

reverse direction, press

normal playback, press N.

, then press ×2 on the Remote Commander. To resume

To vie w p ict u re s fra m e -b y-fra m e

Press C on the Remote Commander in the playback pause mode. For frame-by-frame

playback in the reverse direction, press c. To resume normal playback, press N.

To se a rch t h e la st sce n e re co rd e d (END SEARCH)

Press END SEARCH in the stop mode. The last five seconds of the recorded section are

played back and playback stops.

* Modes on the POWER switch vary depending on models (p. 16).

Pla yin g b a ck a t a p e

In the various playback modes

• The previous recording may appear as a mosaic image when playing back in the

Digital8 system.

• Noise may appear when your camcorder plays back tapes recorded in the Hi8

standard 8 mm system.

• Sound is muted.

When the playback pause mode lasts for a certain period *

Your camcorder automatically stops. To resume playback, press N.

Note on the slow playback mode in Digital8 system

The slow playback can be performed smoothly on your camcorder, however, this

function does not work for an output image from the DV jack.

If slow playback lasts for about one minute

Your camcorder automatically returns to normal speed playback.

When you play back a tape recorded in the LP mode

Noise may appear on the LCD screen in the following cases:

– slow playback

– playback pause

– picture search

* three minutes:

five minutes:

Vie w in g re co rd in g s o n TV

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

camcorder to watch playback pictures on the TV screen. You can operate the video

control buttons in the same way as when you monitor playback pictures on the LCD

screen. When monitoring playback pictures on the TV screen, we recommend that you

power your camcorder from a wall outlet using the AC Adaptor (p. 24). Refer to the

operating instructions of your TV.

Open the jack cover. Connect your camcorder to the TV using the A/ V connecting cable

supplied with your camcorder. Then, set the TV/ VCR selector on the TV to VCR.

Yellow

White

S VIDEO

A/ V connecting cable

(supplied)

VIDEO

AUDIO

AUDIO/ A/V OUT

VIDEO

Red

S VIDEO S VIDEO OUT

: Signal flow

Yellow

CCD-TRV418

S VIDEO

A/ V connecting cable

(supplied)

VIDEO

A/V OUT

AUDIO

S VIDEO OUT

: Signal flow

Black

Vie w in g re co rd in g s o n TV

If yo u r TV is a lre a d y co n n e ct e d t o 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 yo u r TV o r VCR is a m o n a u ra l t yp e

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.

To co n n e ct t o a TV w it h o u t Vid e o /Au d io in p u t ja cks

Use an NTSC system RFU adaptor (optional).

Refer to the operating instructions of your TV and the RFU adaptor.

If yo u r TV is a st e re o t yp e

Connect the audio plug of the A/ V connecting cable supplied to the left (white) input

jack of your TV.

Note

Noise appears on the TV screen in the various playback modes.

If your TV has an S video jack

Pictures can be reproduced more faithfully by using an S video cable (optional). 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.

To display the screen indicators on TV

Set DISPLAY to V-OUT/ LCD in the menu settings (p. 222).

Then, press DISPLAY on your camcorder. To turn the screen indicators off, press

DISPLAY on your camcorder again.

— Ad va n ce d Re co rd in g Op e ra t io n s —

Re co rd in g st ill im a g e s o n a “ Me m o ry

St ick” w h ile re co rd in g o n a t a p e

You can record still images on a “Memory Stick” in the tape recording or standby

mode.

Before operation

Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder (p. 127).

In the standby mode or during tape recording, press PHOTO deeper.

Recording is complete when the bar scroll indicator disappears.

The still image when you pressed PHOTO deeper will be recorded on the “Memory

Stick.”

50min

REC

0:00:01

In the standby mode

You can check an image on the screen by pressing PHOTO lightly. 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.

Approximate number of images that can be recorded

50min

FINE

CAPTURE

101

In the recording mode

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

Re co rd in g st ill im a g e s o n a “ Me m o ry St ick” w h ile re co rd in g o n a

t a p e

“Memory Stick”

For more information, see page 240.

Notes

• Do not shake or strike your camcorder when you record still images. The image may

fluctuate.

• You cannot record still images on a “Memory Stick” in the following functions (The

indicator flashes):

– Wide mode

– BOUNCE

– MEMORY MIX

– END SEARCH

The follow ing settings cannot be changed

The settings you selected when the POWER switch was set to MEMORY are used:

– Image quality (p. 128)

– Recording folder (p. 162)

To record still images using the Remote Commander

Press PHOTO on the Remote Commander. Your camcorder immediately records the

image on the screen.

During and after recording still images on a “Memory Stick”

Your camcorder continues recording on tape.

Title

The title cannot be recorded.

While recording still images on a “Memory Stick” in CAMERA mode

The image is recorded in the FIELD mode automatically even if you select FRAME in

the menu settings.

Re co rd in g st ill im a g e s o n a “ Me m o ry St ick” w h ile re co rd in g o n a

t a p e

Se lf-t im e r re co rd in g

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

the Remote Commander for this operation.

Before operation

Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder (p. 127).

(1) In the standby mode, press MENU to display the menu settings.

(2) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select SELFTIMER in

, then press the

dial.

(3) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select ON, then press the dial.

(4) Press MENU to make the menu settings disappear.

The

(self-timer) indicator appears on the screen.

(5) Press PHOTO deeper.

Self-timer starts counting down from 10 with a beep. In the last two seconds of

the countdown, the beep gets faster, then recording starts automatically.

PHOTO

CAMERA SET

OFF

SELFTIMER

ZOOM

16:9WIDE

STEADYSHOT

N.S.LIGHT

RETURN

[

] :

MENU END

To ca n ce l se lf-t im e r

Set SELFTIMER to OFF in the menu settings in the standby mode.

You cannot cancel self-timer using the Remote Commander.

Note

The self-timer is automatically canceled when:

– self-timer recording is finished.

– the POWER switch is set to OFF (CHG) or VCR.

Taking photos w ith the self-timer

The self-timer can only be operated when in the standby mode.

Re co rd in g st ill im a g e s o n a t a p e

– Ta p e Ph o t o re co rd in g

You can record a still image like a photograph.

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

on a tape which can record for 60 minutes in the SP mode.

In the standby mode or during tape recording, press PHOTO deeper.

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

those seven seconds is also recorded.

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

•••••••

DCR-TRV250

In the standby mode

You can check an image on the screen by pressing PHOTO lightly. 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.

CAPTURE

Re co rd in g st ill im a g e s o n a t a p e – Ta p e Ph o t o re co rd in g

Notes

• During Tape Photo recording, you cannot change the mode or setting.

• You cannot use PHOTO while using BOUNCE in the Fader function.

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

• The tape photo recording does not work while using Fader (The

flashes).

indicator

If you record a moving subject w ith the tape photo recording function

The image may fluctuate when you play back the still image on other equipment.

This is not a malfunction.

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.

Usin g t h e w id e m o d e

If you connect a TV compatible with the ID-1/ ID-2 system, the screen size is

automatically selected.

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

[b ]

16:9WIDE

[a]

[c]

[d ]

[a ]: Recording in the 16:9WIDE mode

[b ]: Playback on a normal TV

[c]: Playback on a wide TV in the normal screen mode

[d ]: Full screen mode on a wide TV

In the standby mode, set 16:9WIDE to ON in

in the menu settings (p. 212).

CAMERA SET

SELFT I MER

ZOOM

16:9W I DE

OFF

STEADYSHOT ON

N.S.LIGHT

RETURN

[

] :

MENU END

Usin g t h e w id e m o d e

You can record a cinema-like picture (CINEMA) or a 16:9 wide picture (16:9FULL) to

watch on the 16:9 wide-screen TV. Refer to the operating instructions of your TV.

[b]

CINEMA

[a]

[d]

[c]

[b]

[c]

16:9FULL

[e]

[f]

[a ]: Recording in the CINEMA mode

[b]: Playback on a normal TV

[c]: Playback on a wide TV in the normal screen mode

[d]: Zoom mode on a wide TV

[e ]: Recording in the 16:9FULL mode

[f]: Full mode on a wide TV

In the standby mode, set 16:9WIDE to CINEMA or 16:9FULL in

settings (p. 212).

in the menu

CAMERA SET

ZOOM

16:9W I DE

STEADYSHOT CINEMA

OFF

16:9FULL

N.S.LIGHT

RETURN

[

] :

MENU END

CCD-TRV418

Usin g t h e w id e m o d e

To ca n ce l t h e w id e m o d e

In the standby mode, set the wide mode to OFF in the menu settings.

In the w ide mode

You cannot operate the following functions:

– OLD MOVIE

(p. 65)

– Recording still images on a “Memory Stick” in tape recording or tape recording

standby

– BOUNCE (p. 61)

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 (screen horizontal/ vertical ratio) information (16:9,

4:3, or letter box) with video signals.

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 by an A/ V

connecting cable.

In the w ide mode

The SteadyShot does not work. If you set the wide mode described below in the menu

settings when the SteadyShot is working, the

does not function:

indicator flashes and the SteadyShot

– 16:9WIDE to ON

– 16:9WIDE to 16:9FULL

Date or time indicator

When you record in the 16:9FULL mode, the date or time indicator will be widened on

wide-screen TVs.

Usin g t h e fa d e r fu n ct io n

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

FADER

M.FADER

(mosaic)

STRIPE

1) 2)

BOUNCE * *

OVERLAP *

WIPE *

DOT *

(random dot)

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.

* You can use BOUNCE when D ZOOM is set to OFF in the menu setting.

* Fade in only

Usin g t h e fa d e r fu n ct io n

(1) To fade in [a ]

In the standby mode, press FADER until the desired fader indicator flashes.

To fade out [b ]

In the recording mode, press FADER until the desired fader indicator flashes.

The indicator changes as follows:

FADER t M.FADER t STRIPE t BOUNCE t MONOTONE

no indicator

DOT

WIPE

OVERLAP

The last selected fader mode is indicated first of all.

(2) Press START/ STOP. The fader indicator stops flashing.

After fade in/ out ends, your camcorder automatically returns to the normal

mode.

FADER

To ca n ce l t h e fa d e r fu n ct io n

Before pressing START/ STOP, press FADER repeatedly until the indicator disappears.

Notes

• The OVERLAP, WIPE and DOT functions do not work with tapes recorded in the

Hi8

/ standard 8 mm system.

• 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

– Color Slow Shutter

– Super NightShot

– Tape Photo recording

– Interval recording

– Frame recording

Usin g t h e fa d e r fu n ct io n

When you set the POWER sw itch to MEMORY

You cannot use the fader function.

When you select OVERLAP, WIPE, or DOT

Your camcorder automatically stores the picture recorded on the tape. While the picture

is being stored, the indicator flashes fast, and the picture from the tape appears on the

screen. At this stage, the picture may not be recorded clearly, depending on the tape

condition.

The date, time indicator

and title do not fade in or fade out

Erase them before operating the fader function if they are not needed.

While using the bounce mode, you cannot use the follow ing functions:

– Recording on a “Memory Stick”

– Exposure

– Focus

– Zoom

– Picture effect

– PROGRAM AE

– BACK LIGHT

Note on the bounce mode

The BOUNCE indicator does not appear in the following functions:

– When D ZOOM is set to 40× or 700×.

– When D ZOOM is set to 40× or 560×.

– Wide mode

– Picture effect

– PROGRAM AE

Usin g sp e cia l e ffe ct s – Pict u re e ffe ct

You can digitally process pictures to obtain special effects like those in films or on TV.

NEG. ART [a ] : The color and brightness of the picture are reversed.

SEPIA :

The picture appears in sepia.

B&W :

The picture appears in monochrome (black-and-white).

SOLARIZE [b ] : The picture appears as an illustration with strong contrast.

SLIM [c] : The picture expands vertically.

STRETCH [d ] : The picture expands horizontally.

PASTEL [e ] :

The picture appears as a pale pastel drawing.

MOSAIC [f] : The picture appears mosaic.

[a ]

[b ]

[c]

[d ]

[e ]

[f]

(1) In CAMERA mode, press MENU to display the menu settings.

(2) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select P EFFECT in

, then press the dial

(p. 211).

(3) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired picture effect mode, then

press the dial.

MANUA L S E T

PROGRAM AE

O F F

NE G

S E P

A R T

E F F E C T

F L A S H M O D E B &

AUTO SHTR

RETURN

S OL A R I

S L

S T RE T C H

P A S T E

MOS A

[

]

END

To ca n ce l Pict u re e ffe ct

Set P EFFECT to OFF in the menu settings.

While using Picture effect

You cannot select OLD MOVIE with Digital effect.

When you set the POWER sw itch to OFF (CHG)

Picture effect is automatically canceled.

Usin g sp e cia l e ffe ct s – Dig it a l e ffe ct

You can add special effects to recorded images 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 images successively at regular intervals.

LUMI. (LUMINANCE KEY)

You can swap the 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

changes the screen format to wide and the color to sepia and set the appropriate shutter

speed.

Still image

Moving picture

STILL

LUMI.

Still image

Moving picture

Usin g sp e cia l e ffe ct s – Dig it a l e ffe ct

(1) In CAMERA mode, press MENU to display the menu settings.

(2) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select D EFFECT in

(p. 211).

, then press the dial

(3) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired digital effect mode.

(4) Press the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial. The bars appear on the screen. In the STILL

and LUMI. modes, the still image is stored in memory.

(5) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the effect, then press the dial.

Effect

Items to be adjusted

STILL

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

picture.

FLASH

LUMI.

The interval of flash motion.

The brightness of the area in the still image which is to be swapped

with a moving picture.

TRAIL

The vanishing time of the incidental picture.

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

shutter speed becomes.

OLD MOVIE No adjustment necessary.

The more bars there are on the screen, the stronger the effect. The bars appear

in the following modes: STILL, FLASH, LUMI. and TRAIL.

MANUAL SET

EFFECT

MANUAL SET

EFFECT

OFF

STILL

FLASH

•

LUMI.

I I I I I I I I ^•

TRAIL

SLOW SHTR

OLD MOVIE

[

] :

MENU END

[

] :

MENU END

To ca n ce l Dig it a l e ffe ct

Set D EFFECT to OFF in the menu settings.

Usin g sp e cia l e ffe ct s – Dig it a l e ffe ct

Notes

• The following functions do not work during digital effects:

– Fader

– Super NightShot

– Color Slow Shutter

• 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 sw itch to OFF (CHG)

Digital effect is 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

Usin g t h e PROGRAM AE fu n ct io n

You can select the 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.

(PORTRAIT)

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

people or flowers.

(SPORTS)

This mode minimizes camera 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.

(SUNSETMOON)

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 record distant subjects such as mountains and prevents your

camcorder from focusing on glass or metal mesh in windows when you record a subject

behind glass or a screen.

Usin g t h e PROGRAM AE fu n ct io n

(1) In CAMERA or MEMORY mode, press MENU to display the menu settings.*

(2) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select PROGRAM AE in

, then press the

dial (p. 211).

(3) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired mode, then press the dial.

MANUAL SET

PROGRAM AE AUTO

EFFECT

SPOTLIGHT

PORTRAIT

FLASH MODE SPORTS

AUTO SHTR BEACH&SKI

RETURN

SUNSETMOON

LANDSCAPE

[

]

MENU : END

To ca n ce l t h e PROGRAM AE fu n ct io n

Set PROGRAM AE to AUTO in the menu settings.

Notes

• In the SPOTLIGHT, SPORTS and BEACH & SKI modes, you cannot take close-ups.

This is because your camcorder is set to focus only on subjects in the middle to far

distance.

• In the SUNSETMOON and LANDSCAPE modes, your camcorder is set to focus only

on distant subjects.

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

– Color Slow Shutter

– SLOW SHUTTER

– OLD MOVIE

– BOUNCE

• PROGRAM AE function does not work in the following cases (The indicator flashes):

– When using MEMORY MIX on a “Memory Stick.”

– When NIGHTSHOT is set to ON.

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:

– PORTRAIT

– SPORTS

Even if the PROGRAM AE function is selected

You can adjust the exposure.

* Modes on the POWER switch vary depending on models (p. 16).

Ad ju st in g t h e e xp o su re m a n u a lly

You can manually adjust and set the exposure. Normally, exposure is automatically

adjusted.

Adjust the exposure manually in the following cases:

– When the subject is backlit.

– When shooting bright subjects against dark backgrounds.

– When recording dark pictures (e.g. night scenes) faithfully.

(1) In CAMERA or MEMORY mode, press EXPOSURE.* The exposure indicator

appears on the screen.

(2) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the brightness.

EXPOSURE

To re t u rn t o t h e a u t o m a t ic e xp o su re m o d e

Press EXPOSURE.

Note

When you adjust the exposure manually, the following functions do not work:

– Color Slow Shutter

– BACK LIGHT

Your camcorder automatically returns to the automatic exposure mode:

– If you change the PROGRAM AE mode.

– If you slide NIGHTSHOT to ON.

* Modes on the POWER switch vary depending on models (p. 16).

Fo cu sin g m a n u a lly

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

• The autofocus mode is not effective when shooting:

– Subjects through glass covered with water droplets.

– Horizontal stripes.

– Subjects with little contrast with backgrounds such as walls or the 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.

Normally, focus is automatically adjusted.

(1) In CAMERA or MEMORY mode, press FOCUS.* The 9 indicator appears on

the screen.

(2) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to sharpen focus.

FOCUS

To re t u rn t o t h e a u t o fo cu s m o d e

Press FOCUS.

To focus precisely

It is easier to focus on subjects 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.

The 9 indicator changes to the follow ing indicators:

when recording a distant subject.

when the subject is too close to focus on.

* Modes on the POWER switch vary depending on models (p. 16).

In t e rva l re co rd in g

Example

You can make a time-lapse recording by

setting your camcorder to automatically

record and standby sequentially. You can

achieve an excellent recording for flowering,

gradual appearances, etc., with this function.

1 S

[a]

[b]

[c]

9 MIN 59 S

10 MIN

9 MIN 59 S

10 MIN

[a]: Recording time (REC TIME)

[b]: Waiting time

[c]: Interval time (INTERVAL)

(1) In the standby mode, press MENU to display the menu settings.

(2) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select INT. REC in

(p. 219).

, then press the dial

(3) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select SET, then press the dial.

(4) Set INTERVAL and REC TIME.

1 Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select INTERVAL, then press the dial.

2 Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired interval time, then

press the dial.

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

3 Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select REC TIME, then press the dial.

4 Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired recording time, then

press the dial.

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

5 Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select

RETURN, then press the dial.

(5) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select ON, then press the dial.

(6) Press MENU to make the menu settings disappear. The INTERVAL TAPE

indicator flashes.

(7) Press START/ STOP to start interval recording. The INTERVAL TAPE

indicator lights up.

In t e rva l re co rd in g

2,3

TAPE SET

REC MODE

AUTO MODE

REMAIN

FRAME REC

I NT. REC

RETURN

REC MODE

AUTO MODE

REMAIN

FRAME REC

I NT. REC

RETURN

OFF

SET

[

] :

MENU END

[

] :

MENU END

TAPE SET

REC MODE

AUTO MODE

REMAIN

TAPE SET

I NT. REC

I NTERVAL 30SEC

REC TIME

RETURN

TAPE SET

I NT. REC

FRAME REC

I NT. REC

RETURN

OFF

SET

I NTERVAL 30SEC

REC TIME

RETURN

1MIN

5MIN

10M IN

[

] :

MENU END

[

] :

[

] :

MENU END

TAPE SET

I NT. REC

TAPE SET

I NT. REC

I NTERVAL

REC TIME 0. 5SEC

RETURN

REC TIME 0. 5SEC

RETURN

1SEC

1. 5SEC

2SEC

I NTERVAL

TAPE

[

] :

[

] :

MENU END

To ca n ce l in t e rva l re co rd in g

Perform either of the following:

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

– Set the POWER switch to the position other than CAMERA.

To p e rfo rm n o rm a l re co rd in g d u rin g in t e rva l re co rd in g

You can perform normal recording only once during interval.

Press START/ STOP. The INTERVAL TAPE indicator flashes, and normal recording

starts. To stop normal recording, press START/ STOP again and the screen in step (6)

appears.

On recording time

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

selected time.

Fra m e b y fra m e re co rd in g

– Fra m e re co rd in g

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

To create this effect, alternately move the subject a little and make a frame recording.

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

Commander after step (5).

(1) In the standby mode, press MENU to display the menu settings.

(2) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select FRAME REC in

, then press the

dial (p. 219).

(3) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select ON, then press the dial.

(4) Press MENU to make the menu settings disappear.

The FRAME REC indicator appears.

(5) Press START/ STOP to start frame recording. Your camcorder makes a

recording for about six frames, and returns to recording standby.

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

REC MODE

TAPE SET

REC MODE

AUTO MODE

REMAIN

FRAME REC ON

I NT. REC

RETURN

AUTO MODE

REMAIN

FRAME REC

FRAME REC OFF

I NT. REC

RETURN

[

] :

MENU END

[

] :

MENU END

To ca n ce l t h e fra m e re co rd in g

Perform either of the following:

– Set FRAME REC to OFF in the menu settings.

– Set the POWER switch to the position other than CAMERA.

Note

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

When using the frame recording function

The last recorded cut is longer than other cuts.

Su p e rim p o sin g a t it le

You can select one of the eight preset titles and the two custom titles (p. 77). You can

also select the language, color, size and position of titles.

VACATION

(1) In the standby mode, press TITLE to display the title menu. The title menu

display appears on the screen.

(2) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select

, then press the dial.

(3) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired title, then press the dial.

The titles are displayed in the language you selected.

(4) Change the color, size, or position, if necessary.

1 Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select COLOR, SIZE, or POSITION, then

press the dial. The selected item appears on the screen.

2 Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired item, then press the

dial.

3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 until the title is laid out as desired.

(5) Press the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial again to complete the setting.

(6) Press START/ STOP to start recording.

(7) When you want to stop recording the title, press TITLE.

PRESET TITLE

HELLO!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

HAPPY HOLIDAYS

CONGRATULATIONS!

OUR SWEET BABY

WEDDING

PRESET TITLE

HELLO!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

HAPPY HOLIDAYS

CONGRATULATIONS!

OUR SWEET BABY

WEDDING

TITLE

PRESET TITLE

HELLO!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

HAPPY HOLIDAYS

CONGRATULATIONS!

OUR SWEET BABY

WEDDING

VACATION

THE END

VACATION

THE END

RETURN

[

]

[

]

TITLE : END

VACATION

THE END

[

]

TITLE : END

PRESET TITLE

HELLO!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

HAPPY HOLIDAYS

CONGRATULATIONS!

OUR SWEET BABY

WEDDING

TITLE

VACATION

THE END

RETURN

[

]

[

]

TITLE : END

SIZE

SMALL

TITLE

SIZE

LARGE

VACATION

[

]

TITLE : END

Su p e rim p o sin g a t it le

To su p e rim p o se t h e t it le w h ile yo u a re re co rd in g

Press TITLE while you are recording, and carry out steps (2) to (5). When you press the

SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial at step (5), the title is recorded.

To se le ct t h e la n g u a g e o f a p re se t t it le

If you want to change the language, select

before step (2). Then select the desired

language and return to step (2).

Note

The date and time, or either of them, may not be displayed depending on the size or

position of the title.

If you display the menu w hile superimposing a title

The title is not recorded while the menu is displayed.

To use a custom title

If you want to use a custom title, select

in step (2).

Title setting

• The title color changes as follows:

WHITE y YELLOW y VIOLET y RED y CYAN y GREEN y BLUE

• The title size changes as follows:

SMALL y LARGE

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

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

• The title position changes as follows:

1 y 2 y 3 y 4 y 5 y 6 y 7 y 8 y 9

The larger the position number, the lower the title is positioned.

When you select the title size “LARGE,” you cannot choose position 9.

In CINEMA mode, you cannot choose position 9 for “SMALL” size titles, and position

8 or 9 for “LARGE” size titles.

When you are selecting and setting the title

You cannot record the title displayed on the screen.

When you superimpose a title w hile you are recording

The beep does not sound.

While you are playing back

You can superimpose a title. However, the title is not recorded on the tape.

You can record a title when you dub a tape by connecting your camcorder to a VCR

with the A/ V connecting cable.

If you use the i.LINK cable instead of the A/ V connecting cable, you cannot record the

title.

Ma kin g yo u r o w n t it le s

You can make up to two titles and store them in your camcorder. Each title can have up

to 20 characters.

(1) In CAMERA or VCR/ PLAYER mode, press TITLE.*

(2) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select

, then press the dial.

(3) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select CUSTOM1 SET or CUSTOM2 SET,

then press the dial.

(4) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select the column of the desired character,

then press the dial.

(5) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired character, then press the

dial.

(6) Repeat steps (4) and (5) until you have selected all characters and completed

the title.

(7) To finish making your own titles, turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select SET,

then press the dial. The title is stored in memory.

(8) Press TITLE to make the title menu disappear.

TITLE SET

CUSTOM1 SET

CUSTOM2 SET

TITLE SET

CUSTOM1 SET

CUSTOM2 SET

RETURN

TITLE

PRESET TITLE

HELLO!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

HAPPY HOLIDAYS

CONGRATULATIONS!

OUR SWEET BABY

WEDDING

[

] :

TITLE END

[

] :

TITLE END

VACATION

THE END

TITLE SET

CUSTOM1 SET

CUSTOM2 SET

RETURN

_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

[

] :

TITLE END

ABCDE 12345 $F¥

FGHIJ 67890

i ø ” :

KLMNO ÀÈÌÒÙ

[

]

PQRST ÁÉÍÓÚ [ cP2 ]

UVWXY ÂÊÔÆŒ [ SET ]

Z& ?! ÃÕÑ

’ . , / – ÄÏÖÜÅ

[

]

[

] :

TITLE END

TITLE : END

TITLE SET

_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

ABCDE 12345 $F¥

FGHIJ 67890

i ø ” :

FGHIJ 67890

i ø ” :

KLMNO ÀÈÌÒÙ

[

]

KLMNO ÀÈÌÒÙ

[

]

PQRST ÁÉÍÓÚ [ cP2 ]

UVWXY ÂÊÔÆŒ [ SET ]

Z& ? ! ÃÕÑ

’ .

Z& ? ! ÃÕÑ

’ .

–

ÄÏÖÜÅ

–

ÄÏÖÜÅ

[

]

[

]

TITLE : END

TITLE SET

_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

S_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

ABCDE 12345 $F¥

FGHIJ 67890

i ø ” :

FGHIJ 67890

i ø ” :

KLMNO ÀÈÌÒÙ

[

]

KLMNO ÀÈÌÒÙ

[

]

PQRST ÁÉÍÓÚ [ cP2 ]

UVWXY ÂÊÔÆŒ [ SET ]

Z& ? ! ÃÕÑ

’ .

–

ÄÏÖÜÅ

–

ÄÏÖÜÅ

[

]

[

]

TITLE : END

* Modes on the POWER switch vary depending on models (p. 16).

Ma kin g yo u r o w n t it le s

To ch a n g e a t it le yo u h a ve st o re d

In step (3), select CUSTOM1 SET or CUSTOM2 SET, depending on which title you want

to change, then press the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial.

Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select [C], then press the dial to delete the title. The

last character is erased. Enter the new title as desired.

If it takes a certain period * or longer to enter characters in the standby mode

w hile 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 (CHG) once, and turn it to CAMERA again,

then start from step (1).

We recommend setting the POWER switch to VCR/ PLAYER or removing the cassette

so that your camcorder is not automatically turned off while you are entering title

characters.*

To erase a character

Select [C]. The last character is erased.

To enter a space

Select [Z& ?!], then select the blank part between & and ?.

If you select [

]

The menu for selecting alphabet and Russian characters appears. Select [

to the previous screen.

] to return

* three minutes:

five minutes:

* Modes on the POWER switch vary depending on models (p. 16).

Usin g t h e b u ilt -in lig h t

You can use the built-in light to suit your shooting situation. The recommended

distance between the subject and camcorder is about 1.5 m (5 feet).

In CAMERA or MEMORY mode, press LIGHT repeatedly until the

appears on the screen.*

indicator

The indicator changes as follows:

t no indicator

The built-in light turns on.

If you turn the POWER switch to OFF (CHG), the built-in light turns off

simultaneously. You cannot turn the built-in light on by turning the POWER switch to

CAMERA or MEMORY again.* To turn on the built-in light again, press LIGHT again in

CAMERA or MEMORY mode.*

LIGHT

Built-in light

To t u rn o ff t h e b u ilt -in lig h t

Press LIGHT repeatedly until no indicator appears on the screen.

To t u rn o n t h e b u ilt -in lig h t a u t o m a t ica lly

Press LIGHT repeatedly until the

indicator appears on the screen.

The built-in light automatically turns on and off according to the ambient brightness.

CAUTION

Be careful not to touch the lighting section, because the plastic w indow and

surrounding surfaces are hot w hile the light is on. It remains hot for a w hile after

the light is turned off.

DANGER

Not to be handled by children.

Emits intense heat and light.

Use w ith caution to reduce the risk of fire or injury to persons.

Do not directly aim the light at persons or materials from less than 1.22 m (4 feet)

aw ay during use and until the light becomes cool.

Turn the built-in light off w hen not in use.

* Modes on the POWER switch vary depending on models (p. 16).

Usin g t h e b u ilt -in lig h t

Notes

• The built-in light turns off automatically in the following cases:

– When you leave it on for more than five minutes with the POWER switch set to

MEMORY.

– When it stays on in the AUTO mode (

) for more than five minutes.

– When you leave it on for more than five minutes with no cassette inserted or after

the tape has run out.

To turn the built-in light on again, press LIGHT again.

• The battery pack discharges quickly while the built-in light is turned on. Turn it off

when not in use.

• When you do not use your camcorder, turn the built-in light off and remove the

battery pack to avoid turning on the built-in light accidentally.

• When flickering occurs while shooting in the AUTO mode (

until the indicator appears.

• The built-in light may turn on/ off when you use the PROGRAM AE or backlight

function while shooting in the AUTO mode ( ).

), press LIGHT

• The built-in light may turn off when inserting or ejecting a cassette.

• The built-in light is turned off in the following cases:

– While the end search function is working

– Interval time of Interval recording

• When you use the conversion lens (optional), light from the built-in light is blocked

and may not illuminate the subject properly.

Usin g t h e b u ilt -in lig h t

Re p la cin g t h e b u lb

Use the Sony XB-3D halogen lamp (optional). The supplied halogen lamp is not

commercially available. Purchase the Sony XB-3D halogen lamp.

Remove the power source before replacing the bulb.

(1) Remove the built-in light unit while pushing the hole under the built-in light

unit using a wire.

(2) Turn the bulb housing counterclockwise and detach from the built-in light

unit.

(3) Replace the bulb using a dry cloth.

(4) Attach the bulb housing by turning it clockwise, then replace the built-in light

unit.

NOTE

Be sure to align the tab w ith

the groove w hen inserting.

CAUTION

• When replacing the bulb, use only the Sony XB-3D halogen lamp (optional) to reduce

the risk of fire.

• To prevent possible burn hazard, disconnect the power source before replacing and

do not touch the bulb until the bulb becomes cool enough to handle (for about 30

minutes or more).

Note

To prevent the bulb from being smudged with finger prints, handle it with a dry cloth,

etc. If the bulb is smudged, wipe it thoroughly.

In se rt in g a sce n e

You can insert a scene in the middle of a recorded tape by setting the start and end

points. The previously recorded frames between these start and end points will be

erased.

Use the Remote Commander for this operation.

[a ]

[b ]

(1) In the standby mode, keep pressing EDITSEARCH, and release the button at

the insert end point [b ].

(2) Press ZERO SET MEMORY on the Remote Commander.

The ZERO SET MEMORY indicator flashes and the counter resets to zero.

(3) Keep pressing the – 7 side of EDITSEARCH and release the button at the

insert start point [a ].

(4) Press START/ STOP to start recording.

The scene is inserted. Recording stops automatically near the counter zero

point. Your camcorder returns to the standby mode.

The zero set memory function is canceled.

ZERO SET

MEMORY

EDITSEARCH

Notes

• The zero set memory function does not work with tapes recorded in the Hi8

standard 8 mm system.

• The picture and the sound may be distorted at the end of the inserted section when it

is played back.

If a tape has a blank portion betw een recorded portions

The zero set memory function may not work correctly.

— Ad va n ce d Pla yb a ck Op e ra t io n s —

Pla yin g b a ck a t a p e w it h p ict u re e ffe ct s

During playback, you can process a scene using the following picture effects:

NEG.ART, SEPIA, B&W and SOLARIZE.

(1) In the playback or playback pause mode, press MENU to display the menu

settings.

(2) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select P EFFECT in

, then press the dial

(p. 211).

(3) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired picture effect mode, then

press the dial.

For details of each picture effect, see page 64.

MANUAL SET

EFFECT

OFF

NEG. ART

SEPIA

B&W

SOLARIZE

RETURN

[

] :

MENU END

To ca n ce l Pict u re e ffe ct

Set P EFFECT to OFF in the menu settings.

Pla yin g b a ck a t a p e w it h p ict u re e ffe ct s

Notes

• You cannot record images on a tape on your camcorder while you are processing the

image using Picture effect. However, you can record images as follows:

– on a “Memory Stick” as a still image

– on a VCR using your camcorder as a player

• Picture effect does not work with tapes recorded in the Hi8

system.

/ standard 8 mm

• You cannot process externally input scenes using Picture effect.

Pictures processed by Picture effect

Pictures processed by Picture effect are not output through the DV jack.

When you set the POWER sw itch to OFF (CHG) or stop playing back

Picture effect is automatically canceled.

Pla yin g b a ck a t a p e w it h d ig it a l e ffe ct s

During playback, you can process a scene using the following digital effects:

STILL, FLASH, LUMI. and TRAIL.

(1) In the playback mode or playback pause mode, press MENU to display the

menu settings.

(2) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select D EFFECT in

, then press the dial

(p. 211).

(3) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired digital effect mode, then

press the dial. The bars appear on the screen.

In the STILL or LUMI. mode, the picture shown when you press the SEL/

PUSH EXEC dial is captured and stored in memory as a still image at the time.

(4) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the effect, then press the dial.

For details of each digital effect, see page 65.

MANUAL SET

EFFECT

OFF

ST ILL

FLASH

LUMI.

TRAIL

MANUAL SET

EFFECT

•

LUMI.

I I I I I I I I ^•

[

] :

MENU END

[

] :

MENU END

To ca n ce l Dig it a l e ffe ct

Set D EFFECT to OFF in the menu settings.

Pla yin g b a ck a t a p e w it h d ig it a l e ffe ct s

Notes

• You cannot record images on a tape on your camcorder while you are processing the

image using Digital effect. However, you can record images as follows:

– on a “Memory Stick” as a still image

– on a VCR using your camcorder as a player

• Digital effect does not work with tapes recorded in the Hi8

system.

/ standard 8 mm

• You cannot process externally input scenes using Digital effect.

Pictures processed by Digital effect

Pictures processed by Digital effect are not output through the DV jack.

When you set the POWER sw itch to OFF (CHG) or stop playing back

Digital effect is automatically canceled.

En la rg in g re co rd e d im a g e s

– Ta p e PB ZOOM

You can enlarge an image recorded on tapes.

Besides the operation described here, your camcorder can enlarge still images recorded

on a “Memory Stick” (p. 172).

(1) In the playback or playback pause mode, press PB ZOOM. The center of the

image is enlarged to about twice its size, and

appear on the screen.

(2) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to move the enlarged image, then press the

dial.

: To view the upper part of the image

: To view the lower part of the image

(3) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to move the enlarged image, then press the

dial.

: To view the left part of the image (Turn the dial downward.)

: To view the right part of the image (Turn the dial upward.)

(4) Adjust the zoom ratio by the power zoom lever.

You can enlarge the image from 1.1 times up to five times its size.

W : To decrease the zoom ratio

T : To increase the zoom ratio

PB ZOOM

× 2.0

[

]

EXEC : T t

PB ZOOM

× 2.0

[

]

EXEC : r R

PB ZOOM

To ca n ce l Ta p e PB ZOOM

Press PB ZOOM.

En la rg in g re co rd e d im a g e s – Ta p e PB ZOOM

Notes

• You cannot record images on a tape or on a “Memory Stick” on your camcorder while

you are processing the image using Tape PB ZOOM. However, you can record images

on a VCR using your camcorder as a player.

• Tape PB ZOOM does not work with tapes recorded in the Hi8

system.

/ standard 8 mm

• You cannot process externally input scenes using Tape PB ZOOM.

Images in Tape PB ZOOM

These images are not output through the DV jack.

Tape PB ZOOM is automatically canceled w hen:

– The POWER switch is set to OFF (CHG).

– You stop playing back.

– You press MENU.

– You press TITLE.

Qu ickly lo ca t in g a sce n e

– ZERO SET MEMORY

Your camcorder automatically searches for the scene having a tape counter value of

“0:00:00. ”

Use the Remote Commander for this operation.

Use this function, for example, to view a desired scene later on during playback.

(1) In the playback mode, press DISPLAY when the tape counter is not displayed

on the screen.

(2) Press ZERO SET MEMORY at the point you want to locate later. The tape

counter shows “0:00:00,” then starts counting.

The ZERO SET MEMORY indicator flashes on the screen.

(3) Press x when you want to stop playback.

(4) Press m to rewind the tape to the counter’s zero point. The tape stops

automatically when the 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

• The zero set memory does not work with tapes recorded in the Hi8

standard 8 mm system.

• When you press ZERO SET MEMORY before rewinding the tape, the zero set memory

is canceled.

• There may be a discrepancy of several seconds between the time code and the tape

counter.

If a tape has a blank portion betw een recorded portions

The zero set memory may not work correctly.

The zero set memory also in the standby mode

When you insert a scene in the middle of a recorded tape, press ZERO SET MEMORY at

the point you want to end the insertion. Rewind the tape to the insert start point, and

start recording. Recording stops automatically at the tape counter zero point. Your

camcorder returns to the standby mode.

Se a rch in g fo r a re co rd in g b y d a t e

– DATE SEARCH

Your camcorder can automatically search for the point where the recording date

changes and starts playback from that point.

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.

JUL 4 2003

JUL 5 2003

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[a ]

(1) Set the POWER switch to VCR.

[b ]

[c]

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

SEARCH indicator appears on the screen. The indicator changes as follows:

DATE SEARCH y (no indicator)

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

(3) When the current position is [b ], press . to search toward [a ] or press >

to search toward [c]. 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.

DATE

MODE

DATE

To st o p se a rch in g

Press x.

Se a rch in g fo r a re co rd in g b y d a t e – DATE SEARCH

Notes

• The date search function does not work with tapes recorded in the Hi8

standard 8 mm system.

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

find the point where the recording date changes.

If a tape has a blank portion betw een recorded portions

The date search function may not work correctly.

Se a rch in g fo r a p h o t o

– PHOTO SEARCH/PHOTO SCAN

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

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

seconds automatically (photo scan).

Use the Remote Commander for these operations.

Se a rch in g fo r a p h o t o

(1) Set the POWER switch to VCR.

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

PHOTO SEARCH indicator appears on the screen. The indicator changes as

follows:

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

(3) Press . or > 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.

PHOTO

MODE

PHOTO

DCR-TRV250

To st o p se a rch in g

Press x.

Se a rch in g fo r a p h o t o – PHOTO SEARCH/PHOTO SCAN

Sca n n in g p h o t o

(1) Set the POWER switch to VCR.

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

PHOTO SCAN indicator appears on the screen.

The indicator changes as follows:

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

(3) Press . or >.

Each photo is played back for about five seconds automatically.

PHOTO

SCAN

MODE

DCR-TRV250

To st o p sca n n in g

Press x.

If a tape has a blank portion betw een recorded portions

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

— Ed it in g —

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Usin g t h e A/V co n n e ct in g ca b le

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

a player.

Before operation

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

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

superimposed on the edited tape:

– DATA CODE on the Remote Commander

– SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander

– DISPLAY

(1) Insert a tape for recording into the VCR, and insert the recorded tape into your

camcorder.

(2) Prepare the VCR for recording, then set the input selector to LINE.

Connect the A/ V connecting cable to the AUDIO/ VIDEO jack. Refer to the

operating instructions of your VCR.

(3) Set the POWER switch to VCR/ PLAYER.*

(4) Play back the recorded tape on your camcorder.

(5) Start recording on the VCR.

Refer to the operating instructions of your VCR.

Yellow

White

S VIDEO

A/ V connecting cable

(supplied)

VIDEO

AUDIO

VCR

AUDIO/ A/V OUT

VIDEO

Red

S VIDEO S VIDEO OUT

: Signal flow

* Modes on the POWER switch vary depending on models (p. 16).

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Yellow

CCD-TRV418

S VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO

A/V OUT

S VIDEO OUT

VCR

A/ V connecting cable

(supplied)

Black

: Signal flow

Wh e n yo u h a ve fin ish e d d u b b in g a t a p e

Press x on both your camcorder and the VCR.

To p re ve n t d e t e rio ra t io n o f p ict u re s w h e n d u b b in g

Set EDIT to ON in the menu settings before dubbing. (The default setting is OFF.)

(p. 214)

You can edit on VCRs that support the follow ing systems:

8 mm , Hi8

, Digital8 , VHS

, S-VHS

, VHSC

, S-VHSC

Betamax , ED Betamax

, mini DV , DV

, or MICRO MV

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. 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 is a stereo type

Connect the audio plug of the A/ V connecting cable to the left (white) input jack of

your VCR.

If your VCR has an S video jack

Pictures can be reproduced more faithfully by using an S video cable (optional).

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.

Du b b in g a t a p e

Usin g t h e i.LINK ca b le

Simply connect the i.LINK cable (optional) to DV on your camcorder and to DV IN on

the DV products. With a digital-to-digital connection, video and audio signals are

transmitted in digital form for high-quality editing. You cannot dub the screen

indicators.

(1) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to record over) into the VCR, and insert

the recorded tape into your camcorder.

(2) Set the input selector on the VCR to DV IN if it is available. Refer to the

operating instructions of your VCR.

(3) Set the POWER switch to VCR on your camcorder.

(4) Play back the recorded tape on your camcorder.

(5) Start recording on the VCR.

Refer to the operating instructions of your VCR.

VCR

DV IN

i.LINK cable

(optional)

is marked on

this side.

: Signal flow

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Wh e n yo u h a ve fin ish e d d u b b in g a t a p e

Press x on both your camcorder and the VCR.

Note on tapes that are recorded in the Hi8

/standard 8 mm system

The picture may fluctuate. This is not a malfunction. Digital signals are output as image

signals from the DV jack during playback.

You can connect one VCR only using the i.LINK cable

See page 244 for more information about i.LINK.

Pictures processed by the follow ing functions cannot be output through the DV

jack:

– Digital effect

– Tape PB ZOOM

– Picture effect

If you record paused playback picture w ith the DV jack

The recorded picture becomes rough. Also, when you play back the picture using other

video equipment, the picture may jitter.

When you connect using an i.LINK cable

You cannot dub the titles and display indicators.

Du b b in g a t a p e e a sily – Ea sy Du b b in g

VCR operation for dubbing can be controlled easily by using your camcorder

when the VCR is connected.

You can select one of eight preset titles and two custom titles stored in your camcorder

as instructed in “Making your own titles” (p. 77). Select the desired color, size, and

background color of titles.

Usin g t h e Ea sy Du b b in g

Step 1 Connecting the VCR

Step 2 Setting the VCR to operate with your camcorder (p. 99 to 102)

Step 3 Selecting the title (p. 103)

Step 4 Selecting the dubbing mode (p. 104)

Step 5 Performing Easy Dubbing (p. 105)

If you dub using the same VCR again, you can skip Step 2 (p. 99 to 102).

If you do not need to put in a title, you can skip Step 3 (p. 103).

St e p 1: Co n n e ct in g t h e VCR

Connect the devices as illustrated in page 95.

You can edit on VCRs that support the follow ing systems:

8 mm , Hi8

, Digital8 , VHS

, S-VHS

, VHSC

, S-VHSC

Betamax , ED Betamax

, mini DV , DV

, or MICRO MV

If your VCR has an S video jack

Picture can be reproduced more faithfully by using an S video cable (optional).

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.

Du b b in g a t a p e e a sily – Ea sy Du b b in g

St e p 2: Se t t in g t h e VCR t o o p e ra t e w it h yo u r ca m co rd e r

Signals to control the VCR are sent from your camcorder’s infrared rays emitter to the

VCR’s remote sensor.

When you connect using the A/ V connecting cable, follow the procedure below, steps

(1) to (4), to send the control signal correctly.

(1) Se t t in g t h e m o d e s t o ca n ce l re co rd in g p a u se o n t h e VCR

1 Set the POWER switch to PLAYER 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 VTR/

VCR.

3 Press EASY DUB to display the menu.

4 Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select SETUP, then press the dial.

5 Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select PAUSE MODE, then press the

dial.

6 Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select the mode to cancel recording

pause on the VCR, then press the dial.

E A S Y D U B B I N G

S E T U P

0:00:00

SETUP

PAUSE MODE

TEST

R E T U R N

NORMAL

[

]

E A S Y D UB

END

E A S Y D U B B I N G

S E T U P

0:00:00

SETUP

PAUSE MODE PAUSE

TEST

REC

R E T U R N

NORMAL

[

]

E A S Y D UB

END

CCD-TRV418

E A S Y D U B B I N G

S T A R T

L E S E L

M O D E S E L

SETUP

0:00:00

EASY DUB

NORMAL

[

]

E A S Y D UB

END

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Buttons for canceling recording pause on the VCR

The buttons vary depending on your VCR. To cancel recording pause:

– 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.

(2) Se t t in g t h e IR SETUP co d e

1 Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select IR SETUP, then press the dial.

2 Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select the IR SETUP code of your VCR,

then press the dial.

Check the code in “About the IR SETUP code” (p. 101).

E A S Y D U B B I N G

S E T U P

0:00:00

SETUP

PAUSE MODE

TEST

R E T U R N

NORMAL

[

] :

E A S Y D U B E N D

CCD-TRV418

E A S Y D U B B I N G

S E T U P

0:00:00

SETUP

PAUSE MODE

TEST

R E T U R N

NORMAL

[

] :

E A S Y D U B E N D

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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. The default setting is Code number 3.

Brand

IR SETUP code

Brand

IR SETUP code

* TV/ VCR component

Note on IR SETUP code

Easy Dubbing is not possible if the VCR does not support IR SETUP codes.

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(3) Se t t in g yo u r ca m co rd e r a n d t h e VCR t o fa ce e a ch o t h e r

Locate the infrared rays emitter of your camcorder and face it towards the remote

sensor of the VCR.

Set the devices about 30 cm (12 in.) apart, and remove any obstacles between the

devices.

Infrared rays emitter

VCR

Remote sensor

A/ V connecting

cable (supplied)

CCD-TRV418

(4) Co n firm in g t h e VCR o p e ra t io n

1 Insert a recordable tape into the VCR, then set the VCR to recording pause.

2 Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select IR TEST, then press the dial.

3 Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select EXECUTE, then press the dial.

If the VCR starts recording, the setting is correct.

When recording is finished, the indicator changes to COMPLETE.

E A S Y D U B B I N G

S E T U P

0:00:00

SETUP

PAUSE MODE

TEST

R E T U R N

READY

NORMAL

[

] :

E A S Y D U B E N D

E A S Y D U B B I N G

S E T U P

0:00:00

ENGAGE

REC PAUSE

SETUP

PAUSE MODE

TEST

R E T U R N

CCD-TRV418

RETURN

EXECUTE

NORMAL

[

] :

E A S Y D U B E N D

Wh e n t h e VCR d o e s n o t o p e ra t e co rre ct ly

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

PAUSE MODE again.

• Place your camcorder at least 30 cm (12 in.) away from the VCR.

• Refer to the operating instructions of your VCR.

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St e p 3: Se le ct in g t h e t it le

You can select title, color, size, and background color.

CUSTOM1 and CUSTOM2 are custom titles stored in your camcorder as instructed in

“Making your own titles” (p. 77).

HELLO!

(1) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select TITLE SEL, then press the dial.

(2) Select the desired title in the menu settings, then press the dial.

The title flashes.

(3) Change the color, size, or background color.

If you do not need to change them, go to Step 4 (p. 104).

1 Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select the color, size, or background

color, then press the dial. The item appears.

2 Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired item, then press the dial.

3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 until the title is laid out as desired.

(4) Press the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial again to complete the setting.

CCD-TRV418

E A S Y D U B B I N G

S T A R T

0:00:00

E A S Y D U B B I N G

L E S E L

0:00:00

L E S E L

O F F

M O D E S E L

S E T U P

O F F

HE L L O

HA P P Y

R T HDA Y

DA Y S

CONGRA T U L A T ONS

OUR E E T B A B Y

HA P P Y HO L

NORMAL

0:00:00

[

] :

E A S Y D U B E N D

[

] :

E A S Y D U B E N D

E A S Y D U B B I N G

L E S E L

E A S Y DU B B

T T L E

O F F

HE L L O

HA P P Y

RT HDA Y

HELLO!

HA P P Y HOL

CONGRA T UL A T

OUR E E T B A B Y

DA Y S

ONS

[

] :

E A S Y D U B E N D

[

] :

E A S Y D U B E N D

0:00:00

E A S Y DU B B

Z E

E A S Y DU B B

T T L E

SMA L L

E A S Y DU B B

Z E

0:00:00

L ARGE

HELLO!

[

] :

E A S Y D U B E N D

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Note

You can put a title only into the tape of the VCR.

Title setting

• The title color changes as follows:

WHITE y YELLOW y VIOLET y RED y CYAN y GREEN y BLUE

• The title size changes as follows:

SMALL y LARGE

• The background color changes as follows:

FADE y WHITE y YELLOW y VIOLET y RED y CYAN y GREEN y

BLUE y BLACK

St e p 4: Se le ct in g t h e d u b b in g m o d e

You can choose either normal recording (NORMAL) or interval recording (PREVIEW).

(1) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select MODE SEL, then press the dial.

(2) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select NORMAL or PREVIEW, then press

the dial.

– NORMAL: You can record into the VCR normally.

– PREVIEW: You can make a time-lapse dubbing by setting the VCR to

automatically repeat five seconds’ recording and 25 seconds’

standby.

5 s

[a ]

[b]

[c]

[a ]: Recording time (VCR)

[b ]: Waiting time (VCR)

[c]: Playback time (camcorder)

25 s

30 s

25 s

30 s

E A S Y D U B B I N G

START

TITLE SEL

MODE SEL

SET UP

0:00:00

NORMAL

[

] :

E A S Y D U B E N D

CCD-TRV418

E A S Y D U B B I N G

START

0:00:00

TITLE SEL

MODE SEL

SET UP

NORMAL

PREVIEW

NORMAL

[

] :

E A S Y D U B E N D

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St e p 5: Pe rfo rm in g Ea sy Du b b in g

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

recording pause.

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

POWER switch of your camcorder to PLAYER.

(1) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select START, then press the dial.

(2) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select EXECUTE, then press the dial.

When dubbing ends, your camcorder and VCR stop automatically.

Then the display returns to the Easy Dubbing initial screen.

To stop dubbing during editing

Press x on your camcorder.

To quit Easy Dubbing

Press EASY DUB.

Note

If you set the background color to FADE in Step 3 (p. 103), the picture may not appear

properly depending on the connected VCR.

You cannot record on the VCR w hen:

– The tape has run out.

– The write-protect tab is set to lock.

– The IR SETUP code is not correct.

– The button used to cancel recording pause is not correct.

NOT READY appears on the screen w hen

START is not carried out.

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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.

Your camcorder can dub on a “Memory Stick.” See page 156 for more information.

Unwanted scene

Switch the order

Be fo re o p e ra t io n

Step 1 Connecting the VCR (p. 107)

Step 2 Setting the VCR for operation

– with the A/ V connecting cable (p. 107 to 110)

– with the i.LINK cable (p. 111 to 112)

Step 3 Adjusting the synchronization of the VCR (p. 113)

When you dub using the same VCR again, you can skip Step 2 (p. 107 to 112) and

Step 3 (p. 113 to 114).

Usin g t h is fu n ct io n

Operation 1 Making a program (p. 115)

Operation 2 Performing the program (Dubbing a tape) (p. 118)

Note

Digital program editing does not work with tapes recorded in the Hi8

standard 8 mm system.

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St e p 1: Co n n e ct in g t h e VCR

You can connect either an A/ V connecting cable or an i.LINK cable.

When you use the A/ V connecting cable, connect the devices as illustrated in page 94.

When you use the i.LINK cable, connect the devices as illustrated on page 96.

If you connect using the i.LINK cable

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

format for high-quality editing.

St e p 2: Se t t in g t h e VCR fo r o p e ra t io n w it h t h e A/V co n n e ct in g

ca b le

To edit using the VCR, set up your camcorder to 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 procedure below, steps

(1) to (4), to send the control signal correctly.

(1) Se t t h e IR SETUP co d e

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 MENU to display the menu settings.

4 Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select

, then press the dial.

Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select TAPE in VIDEO EDIT, then press

the dial.

Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select VIDEO EDIT, then press the dial.

6 Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select EDIT SET, then press the dial.

7 Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select CONTROL, then press the dial.

8 Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select IR, then press the dial.

9 Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select IR SETUP, then press the dial.

0 Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select IR SETUP code number of your

VCR, then press the dial.

Check the code in “About the IR SETUP code” (p. 101).

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VIDEO EDIT

MARK

0 08 55 06

OTHERS

DATA CODE

BEEP

COMMANDER

DISPLAY

VIDEO EDIT RETURN

RETURN

VIDEO EDIT

MARK

0 08 55 06

UNDO

ERASE ALL

START

EDIT SET

ERASE ALL

START

EDIT SET

TAPE

MEMORY

TOTAL 0 00 00 00

SCENE

TOTAL 0 00 00 00

SCENE

[

] :

MENU END

[

] :

MENU END

[

] :

MENU END

VIDEO EDIT

EDIT SET

CONTROL

ADJ TEST

”CUT–IN”

0 08 55 06

OTHERS

DATA CODE

BEEP

COMMANDER

DISPLAY

VIDEO EDIT READY

RETURN

VIDEO EDIT

MARK

0 08 55 06

i. LINK

UNDO

ERASE ALL

START

”CUT–OUT”

IR SETUP

PAUSEMODE

IR TEST

EDIT SET

TOTAL 0 00 00 00

SCENE

RETURN

[

] :

MENU END

[

] :

MENU END

[

] :

MENU END

VIDEO EDIT

EDIT SET

CONTROL

ADJ TEST

”CUT–IN”

0 08 55 06

”CUT–OUT”

IR SETUP

PAUSEMODE

IR TEST

RETURN

[

] :

MENU END

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(2) Se t t in g t h e m o d e s t o ca n ce l t h e re co rd in g p a u se o n t h e VCR

1 Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select PAUSEMODE, then press the dial.

2 Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select the mode to cancel recording

pause on the VCR, then press the dial.

Refer to the operating instructions of your VCR.

VIDEO EDIT

EDIT SET

CONTROL

ADJ TEST

”CUT–IN”

0 08 55 06

VIDEO EDIT

EDIT SET

CONTROL

ADJ TEST

”CUT–IN”

0 08 55 06

”CUT–OUT”

IR SETUP

”CUT–OUT”

IR SETUP

PAUSEMODE PAUSE

IR TEST

RETURN

REC

RETURN

] :

MENU END

[

] :

[

MENU END

Buttons to cancel recording pause on the VCR

The buttons vary depending on your VCR. To cancel recording pause:

– 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.

(3) Se t t in g yo u r ca m co rd e r a n d t h e VCR t o fa ce e a ch o t h e r

Locate the infrared rays emitter of your camcorder and face it toward the remote

sensor of the VCR.

Set the devices about 30 cm (12 in.) apart, and remove any obstacles between the

devices.

Infrared rays emitter

VCR

Remote sensor

A/ V connecting cable (supplied)

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(4) Co n firm in g VCR o p e ra t io n

1 Insert a recordable tape into the VCR, then set the VCR to recording pause.

2 Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select IR TEST, then press the dial.

3 Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select EXECUTE, then press the dial.

If the VCR starts recording, the setting is correct.

When recording is finished, the indicator changes to COMPLETE.

VIDEO EDIT

EDIT SET

CONTROL

ADJ TEST

”CUT–IN”

0 08 55 06

VIDEO EDIT

EDIT SET

CONTROL

ADJ TEST

”CUT–IN”

0 08 55 06

”CUT–OUT”

IR SETUP

PAUSEMODE

IR TEST

ENGAGE

REC PAUSE

”CUT–OUT”

IR SETUP

PAUSEMODE

IR TEST

RETURN

EXECUTE

COMPLETE

RETURN

] :

MENU END

[

] :

[

MENU END

Wh e n t h e VCR d o e s n o t o p e ra t e co rre ct ly

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

PAUSEMODE again.

• Place your camcorder at least 30 cm (12 in.) away from the VCR.

• Refer to the operating instructions of your VCR.

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St e p 2: Se t t in g t h e VCR fo r o p e ra t io n w it h t h e i.LINK ca b le

When you connect using the i.LINK cable (optional), follow the procedure 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 MENU to display the menu settings.

(4) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select

, then press the dial.

(5)

Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select TAPE in VIDEO EDIT, then press the

dial.

Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select VIDEO EDIT, then press the dial.

(6) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select EDIT SET, then press the dial.

(7) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select CONTROL, then press the dial.

(8) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select i.LINK, then press the dial.

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VIDEO EDIT

MARK

0 08 55 06

VIDEO EDIT

MARK

0 08 55 06

OTHERS

DATA CODE

BEEP

UNDO

ERASE ALL

START

EDIT SET

ERASE ALL

START

EDIT SET

COMMANDER

DISPLAY

VIDEO EDIT RETURN

RETURN

TAPE

MEMORY

TOTAL 0 00 00 00

SCENE

TOTAL 0 00 00 00

SCENE

[

] :

MENU END

[

] :

MENU END

[

] :

MENU END

VIDEO EDIT

EDIT SET

CONTROL

ADJ TEST

”CUT–IN”

0 08 55 06

OTHERS

DATA CODE

BEEP

COMMANDER

DISPLAY

VIDEO EDIT READY

RETURN

VIDEO EDIT

MARK

0 08 55 06

i. LINK

UNDO

ERASE ALL

START

”CUT–OUT”

IR SETUP

PAUSEMODE

IR TEST

EDIT SET

TOTAL 0 00 00 00

SCENE

RETURN

[

] :

MENU END

[

] :

MENU END

[

] :

MENU END

VIDEO EDIT

EDIT SET

CONTROL

ADJ TEST

”CUT–IN”

0 08 55 06

i. LINK

”CUT–OUT”

IR SETUP

PAUSEMODE

IR TEST

RETURN

[

] :

MENU END

Note

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

When you connect using an i.LINK cable

• You cannot dub the titles and display indicators.

• 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.

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St e p 3: Ad ju st in g t h e syn ch ro n iza t io n o f t h e VCR

You can adjust the synchronization of your camcorder and the VCR. Have a pen and

paper ready for notes. Before operation, eject the cassette from your camcorder if

inserted.

(1) Insert a tape for recording into the VCR, then set the VCR to recording pause.

When you select i.LINK in CONTROL, you do not need to set the VCR to

recording pause.

(2) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select ADJ TEST, then press the dial.

(3) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select EXECUTE, then press the dial.

IN and OUT are recorded on an image five times each to calculate the

numerical values for adjusting the synchronization.

The EXECUTING indicator flashes on the screen.

When finished, the indicator changes to COMPLETE.

(4) Rewind the tape in the VCR, then start slow playback.

Take a note of the first numerical value of each IN and the last numerical

value of each OUT.

(5) Calculate the average of all the first numerical values of each IN, and the

average of all the last numerical values of each OUT.

(6) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select “CUT-IN,” then press the dial.

(7) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select the average numerical value of IN,

then press the dial.

The calculated start position for recording is set.

(8) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select “CUT-OUT,” then press the dial.

(9) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select the average numerical value of OUT,

then press the dial.

The calculated stop position for recording is set.

(10)Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select

RETURN, then press the dial.

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VIDEO EDIT

EDIT SET

CONTROL

ADJ TEST

”CUT–IN”

0 08 55 06

VIDEO EDIT

0 08 55 06

VIDEO EDIT

EDIT SET

CONTROL

ADJ TEST

”CUT–IN”

”CUT–OUT”

IR SETUP

PAUSEMODE

IR TEST

RETURN

[ ] :

MENU END

0 08 55 06

EDIT SET

CONTROL

ADJ TEST

”CUT–IN”

RETURN

EXECUTING

COMPLETE

EXECUTE

ENGAGE

”CUT–OUT”

IR SETUP

”CUT–OUT”

IR SETUP

PAUSEMODE –60

IR TEST

No. 5

PAUSEMODE REC PAUSE

IR TEST

RETURN

[

] :

[

] :

MENU END

VIDEO EDIT

EDIT SET

CONTROL

ADJ TEST

”CUT–IN”

0 08 55 06

VIDEO EDIT

EDIT SET

CONTROL

ADJ TEST

”CUT–IN”

0 08 55 06

”CUT–OUT”

IR SETUP

PAUSEMODE

IR TEST

”CUT–OUT”

IR SETUP

PAUSEMODE

IR TEST

RETURN

] :

MENU END

[

] :

[

MENU END

Notes

• When you complete step (3), the image used to adjust synchronization 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 record properly. Be sure to allow about 10 seconds’ lead before starting

recording.

• When you connect with the i.LINK cable, you may not be able to operate the dubbing

function correctly depending on the VCR.

Keep the i.LINK connection, and set CONTROL to IR in the menu settings.

Video and audio signals are transmitted in digital format.

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Op e ra t io n 1: Ma kin g a p ro g ra m

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

into the VCR.

(2) Press MENU to display the menu settings.

(3) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select

, then press the dial.

(4)

Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select TAPE in VIDEO EDIT, then press the

dial.

Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select VIDEO EDIT, then press the dial.

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

control buttons, then pause playback.

You can fine-adjust one frame at a time with EDITSEARCH.

(6) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select MARK, then press the dial.

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

mark changes to light blue.

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

buttons, then pause playback.

(8) Press the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial.

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

mark changes to light blue.

(9) Repeat steps (5) to (8) to set other programs.

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

You can set up to 20 programs.

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REW

PLAY

5,7

STOP

PAUSE

VIDEO EDIT

MARK

0 08 55 06

OTHERS

DATA CODE

BEEP

COMMANDER

DISPLAY

VIDEO EDIT RETURN

RETURN

VIDEO EDIT

MARK

0 08 55 06

OUT

UNDO

ERASE ALL

START

EDIT SET

ERASE ALL

START

EDIT SET

TAPE

MEMORY

TOTAL 0 00 00 00

SCENE

[

] :

[

] :

MENU END

[

] :

MENU END

OTHERS

DATA CODE

BEEP

COMMANDER

DISPLAY

VIDEO EDIT READY

RETURN

VIDEO EDIT

MARK

0 09 07 06

VIDEO EDIT

MARK

0 08 55 06

UNDO

ERASE ALL

START

ERASE ALL

START

EDIT SET

TOTAL 0 00 00 00

SCENE

TOTAL 0 00 12 00

SCENE

[

] :

MENU END

[

] :

MENU END

[

] :

MENU END

VIDEO EDIT

MARK

0 10 01 23

UNDO

ERASE ALL

START

EDIT SET

TOTAL 0 00 47 12

SCENE

[

] :

MENU END

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Era sin g t h e p ro g ra m yo u h a ve se t

Erase OUT first and then IN of the last program.

(1) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select UNDO, then press the dial.

(2) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select EXECUTE, then press the dial.

The last set program mark flashes, then the setting is canceled.

To cancel erasing

Select RETURN in step (2).

Era sin g a ll p ro g ra m s

(1)

Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select TAPE in VIDEO EDIT, then press the

dial.

Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select VIDEO EDIT, then press the dial.

(2) Select ERASE ALL in the menu settings. Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to

select EXECUTE, then press the dial.

All the program marks flash, then the settings are canceled.

To cancel erasing all programs

Select RETURN in step (2).

To cancel the program you have set

Press MENU.

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

Notes

• Digital program editing does not work with tapes recorded in the Hi8

standard 8 mm system.

• You cannot dub the title or display indicators. However, you can dub the title which

has already been recorded on a tape.

• You cannot operate recording during Digital program editing on a tape.

You cannot set IN or OUT to the follow ing portions of the tape:

– A portion recorded in Hi8

/ standard 8 mm system

– A blank portion of the tape

The total time may not be displayed correctly in the follow ing cases:

– The tape is recorded in the Hi8 / standard 8 mm system.

– There is a blank portion between IN and OUT on the tape.

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Op e ra t io n 2: Pe rfo rm in g t h e p ro g ra m (Du b b in g a t a p e )

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

recording pause.

When you use an i.LINK cable, setting the VCR to recording pause is not necessary.

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

(1)

Select VIDEO EDIT in the menu settings. Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to

select TAPE, then press the dial.

Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select VIDEO EDIT, then press the dial.

(2) Select START in the menu settings. Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select

EXECUTE, then press the dial.

Your camcorder searches for the beginning of the first program, then starts

dubbing.

The program mark flashes.

The SEARCH indicator appears during search, and the EDITING indicator

appears during edit on the screen.

The program mark changes to light blue after dubbing ends.

When dubbing ends, your camcorder and the VCR automatically stop.

Then the display returns to the VIDEO EDIT initial screen.

To st o p d u b b in g d u rin g e d it in g

Press x on your camcorder.

To e n d t h e Dig it a l p ro g ra m e d it in g

Press MENU.

You cannot record on the VCR w hen:

– The cassette has run out of tape.

– 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).

NOT READY appears on the screen w hen:

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

– i.LINK is selected but an i.LINK cable is not connected.

– The power of the connected VCR is not turned on (when i.LINK is selected).

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Usin g t h e A/V co n n e ct in g ca b le

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

outputs. Use your camcorder as a recorder.

Before operation

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

(1) Insert a tape for recording into your camcorder. If you want to record a tape

from the VCR, insert a recorded tape into the VCR.

(2) Set the POWER switch to VCR on your camcorder.

(3) Press z REC and the button on its right simultaneously on your camcorder,

then immediately press X on your camcorder.

(4) Press N on the VCR to start playback if you record a tape from a VCR. Select

a TV program if you record from TV.

The picture from the TV or VCR appears on the screen of your camcorder.

(5) Press X on your camcorder at the scene where you want to start recording

from.

PAUSE

REC

Yellow

White

S VIDEO

OUT

S VIDEO

AUDIO/

VIDEO

AUDIO

A/ V connecting cable

(supplied)

VCR

Red

: Signal flow

Wh e n yo u h a ve fin ish e d d u b b in g a t a p e

Press x on both your camcorder and the VCR.

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Notes

• To enable smooth transition, we recommend that you do not mix pictures recorded in

the Hi8

/ standard 8 mm with the Digital8 system on a tape.

• If you do fast-forward or slow-playback on the other equipment, the image being

recorded may fluctuate. When recording from other equipment, be sure to play back

the original tape at normal speed.

If your VCR or TV 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.

If your TV or VCR has an S video jack

Pictures can be reproduced more faithfully by using an S video cable (optional).

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.

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Usin g t h e i.LINK ca b le

You can record a tape from a VCR that has DV outputs. Use your camcorder as a

recorder.

Simply connect the i.LINK cable (optional) to DV of your camcorder and to DV OUT

of the DV products. With a digital-to-digital connection, video and audio signals are

transmitted in digital form for high-quality editing.

(1) Insert a blank tape for recording into your camcorder, and insert the recorded

tape into the VCR.

(2) Set the POWER switch to VCR on your camcorder.

(3) Press z REC and the button on its right simultaneously on your camcorder,

then immediately press X on your camcorder.

(4) Press N on the VCR to start playback.

The picture to be recorded appears on the screen of your camcorder.

(5) Press X on your camcorder at the scene where you want to start recording

from.

PAUSE

REC

VCR

is marked on

this side.

DV OUT

i.LINK cable

(optional)

: Signal flow

Wh e n yo u h a ve fin ish e d d u b b in g a t a p e

Press x on both your camcorder and the VCR.

You can connect one VCR only using the i.LINK 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.

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If you record a paused playback picture w ith the DV jack

The recorded picture becomes rough. When you play back the picture using your

camcorder, the picture may jitter.

Before recording

Make sure that the DV IN indicator appears on the screen of your camcorder by

pressing DISPLAY. The DV IN indicator may appear on both equipment.

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In se rt in g a sce n e fro m a VCR

– In se rt Ed it in g

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 119 and 121. Insert a cassette containing the

desired scene into the VCR.

[a ]

[A]

[b ]

[c]

[B]

[C]

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

[B]: A tape before editing (your camcorder)

[C]: A tape after editing (your camcorder)

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(1) Set the POWER switch to VCR on your camcorder.

(2) On the connected VCR, locate just before the insert start point [a ], then press X

to set the VCR to the playback pause mode.

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

Then press X to set your camcorder 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. The tape counter shows “0:00:00.”

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

z REC and the button on its right simultaneously, then immediately press X

to set your camcorder to the recording pause mode.

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

to start inserting the new scene.

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

camcorder automatically stops. The end point [c] of the insert stored in

memory is canceled.

PAUSE

REC

0:00:00

ZERO SET

MEMORY

ZERO SET

MEMORY

To ch a n g e t h e in se rt e n d p o in t

Press ZERO SET MEMORY again after step (5) to make the ZERO SET MEMORY

indicator disappear and begin from step (3).

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Notes

• The zero set memory function does not work with tapes recorded in the Hi8

standard 8 mm system.

• Pictures and sound recorded on the section between the insert start and end points

will be erased when you insert the new scene.

• If you use the Remote Commander when dubbing a tape, the VCR may operate

accidentally. Should this happen, change the commander mode of the VCR to one

other than VTR2, or cover the sensor of the VCR with black paper.

If you insert scenes on the tape recorded on another camcorder

The pictures and sound may be distorted. We recommend that you insert scenes on a

tape recorded on your camcorder.

When the inserted picture is played back

Pictures and sound may be distorted at the end of the inserted section. This is not a

malfunction.

Pictures and sound at the start point and the end point may be distorted in the LP

mode.

To insert a scene w ithout setting the insert end point

Skip step (3) and (4). Press x when you want to stop inserting.

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— “ Me m o ry St ick” Op e ra t io n s – Re co rd in g —

Usin g a “ Me m o ry St ick” – In t ro d u ct io n

You can record and play back images on a “Memory Stick.” 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 a “Memory Stick” (p. 182).

See page 240 for details of “Memory Stick.”

On file fo rm a t (DCF co m p lia n t )

Still image: Exif * Ver.2.2 JPEG compliant, DPOF compatible

Moving picture: MPEG1 compliant (monaural)

* Exif:Exif is a file format for still images, established by the Japan Electronics and

Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA). Files in this format can

have additional information such as your camcorder's setting information at the

time of recording.

Typical image data file name

Still image

101 (up to 999)-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:

Mov00001.mpg:

This file name appears on the screen of your camcorder.

This file name appears on the display of your computer.

“ Me m o ry St ick” fo rm a t t e d o n co m p u t e r

A “Memory Stick” formatted on Windows OS or Macintosh OS is not guaranteed to be

compatible with your camcorder.

No t e s o n im a g e d a t a co m p a t ib ilit y

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

Design Rule for Camera File System universal standard established by the JEITA

(Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). You cannot

play back on your camcorder images recorded on other equipment (DCR-TRV890E/

TRV900/ TRV900E or DSC-D700/ D770) that does not conform with 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 your camcorder (p. 218). However, formatting erases all information on the

“Memory Stick.”

• You may not be able to play back the images recorded using your camcorder, on other

playback equipment.

• You may not be able to play back following images with your camcorder:

– image data modified on a computer

– image data shot with other equipment

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In se rt in g a “ Me m o ry St ick”

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

facing the LCD panel as illustrated.

Access lamp

b mark

Eje ct in g t h e “ Me m o ry St ick”

Press the “Memory Stick” once lightly.

When the access lamp is lit or flashing

Do not shake or knock 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 the “Memory Stick” or remove the battery pack. Otherwise, image data

may become damaged.

If “

MEMORY STICK ERROR” is displayed

Reinsert “Memory Stick” a few times. The “Memory Stick” may be damaged if the

indicator is still displayed. If this occurs, use another “Memory Stick.”

If the w rite-protect tab on a “Memory Stick” is set to LOCK

“

-” appears and functions using the “Memory Stick” do not work.

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Se le ct in g t h e st ill im a g e q u a lit y m o d e

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

FINE.

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

is set to the left (unlock) position.

(2) Press MENU to display the menu settings.

(3) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select STILL SET in

, then press the dial.

(4) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select QUALITY, then press the dial.

(5) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired image quality, then press

the dial.

MEM SET

STILL SET

QUALITY

FLD/FRAME

RETURN

FINE

REMAIN

[

] :

MENU END

MEM SET

STILL SET

QUALITY

FINE

FLD/FRAME STANDARD

RETURN

REMAIN

[

] :

MENU END

MEM SET

STILL SET

QUALITY

STANDARD

FLD/FRAME

RETURN

REMAIN

120

[

] :

MENU END

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Im a g e q u a lit y se t t in g s

Setting

Meaning

FINE (FINE)

Use this mode when you want to record high quality

images. The number of still images that can be

recorded on a “Memory Stick” becomes less than the

number when recorded in STANDARD. Fine images

are compressed to about 1/ 4.

STANDARD (STD)

This is the standard image quality. Standard images

are compressed to about 1/ 10.

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 into memory. The

memory capacity allocated to each image varies depending on the selected image

quality mode. Details are shown in the table below.

Image quality mode

FINE

Memory capacity

About 150 KB

About 60 KB

STANDARD

Image quality mode indicator

The image quality mode indicator is not displayed during playback.

When you select image quality

The number of images you can shoot in the currently selected image quality appears on

the screen.

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Se le ct in g t h e m o vin g p ict u re size

You can select either of two image sizes 320 × 240 or 160 × 112.

(The default setting is 320 × 240.)

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

is set to the left (unlock) position.

(2) Press MENU to display the menu settings.

(3) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select MOVIE SET in

, then press the

dial.

(4) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select IMAGESIZE, then press the dial.

(5) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired image size, then press the

dial.

The indicator changes as follows:

320

160

MEM S ET

MOV

I MAGE S

REMA

RE T URN

320

S E T

Z E 320 240

160 112

REMA

40sec

[

]

END

MEM S E T

MOV

S E T

I MAGE S

REMA

Z E 160 112

RE T URN

REMA

2min

[

]

END

The still image size

The still image size is 640 × 480 only.

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Mo vin g p ict u re size se t t in g s

Setting

Meaning

Indicator

320 × 240

Records 320 × 240 moving pictures.

320

160 × 112

Records 160 × 112 moving pictures.

160

Ap p ro xim a t e n u m b e r o f st ill im a g e s yo u ca n re co rd o n a

“ Me m o ry St ick”

The number of images you can record varies depending on which image quality you

select and the complexity of the subject.

Type of the “Memory Stick”

Image quality

8MB

(supplied)*

(optional)*

50 images

120 images

16MB

(optional)

32MB

(optional)

64MB

(optional)

128MB

(optional)

FINE

96 images

190 images

485 images

390 images

980 images

780 images

STANDARD

240 images

1970 images

Ap p ro xim a t e t im e o f m o vin g p ict u re s yo u ca n re co rd o n a

“ Me m o ry St ick”

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

select and the complexity of the subject.

Type of the “Memory Stick”

Image size

8MB

(supplied)*

(optional)*

16MB

(optional)

32MB

(optional)

64MB

(optional)

128MB

(optional)

1 min.

20 sec.

2 min.

40 sec.

5 min.

20 sec.

10 min.

40 sec.

21 min.

20 sec.

320 × 240

5 min.

20 sec.

10 min.

40 sec.

21 min.

20 sec.

42 min.

40 sec.

85 min.

20 sec.

160 × 112

The tables above show approximate number of still images and times of moving

pictures you can record on a “Memory Stick” formatted on your camcorder.

When available recording time is not left on the “Memory Stick”

“

FULL” appears.

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St ick” – Me m o ry Ph o t o re co rd in g

You can record still images on a “Memory Stick.”

You can select the FIELD or FRAME mode in still image recording. Your camcorder

compensates for camera-shake when recording moving subjects in the FIELD mode.

Your camcorder records in high quality in the FRAME mode. Select the FIELD or

FRAME in the menu settings (p. 217). (The default setting is FIELD.)

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 left (unlock) position.

(2) Keep pressing PHOTO lightly until the desired still image appears. The green

z mark stops flashing, then lights up. The brightness of the image and focus

are adjusted and fixed while your camcorder targets at the middle of the

image. Recording does not start yet.

(3) Press PHOTO deeper. The shutter sounds, and the image becomes still.

Recording is complete when the bar scroll indicator disappears.

The image when you pressed PHOTO deeper will be recorded on the

“Memory Stick.”

FINE

101

FINE

101

Yo u ca n re co rd st ill im a g e s o n a “ Me m o ry St ick” in CAMERA

m o d e .

For details, see page 53.

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– Me m o ry Ph o t o re co rd in g

Notes

• When recording fast-moving subjects in the FRAME mode, the recorded image

appears blurry.

• When recording in the FRAME mode, your camcorder may not correct camera-

shake. We recommend that you shoot objects with a tripod.

When the POWER sw itch is set to MEMORY

The following functions do not work:

– Wide mode

– Fader

– Super NightShot

– Color Slow Shutter

– Picture effect

– Digital effect

– Titles

While you are recording a still image

You can neither turn off the power nor press PHOTO.

When you press PHOTO on the Remote Commander

Your camcorder immediately records the image that is on the screen when you press

the button.

When you press PHOTO lightly in step (2)

The image momentarily flickers. This is not a malfunction.

Data code

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

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

To display the data code, press DATA CODE on the Remote Commander during

playback.

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Scre e n in d ica t o rs d u rin g st ill im a g e re co rd in g

Image quality

1300

FINE

Approximate number of still images that can be

recorded on the “Memory Stick.”

–––

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Current recording folder

Notes

• The current recording folder indicator shows the folder in which images are recorded.

• The number of images can be recorded on a “Memory Stick” is displayable up to 9999.

Even if the “Memory Stick” has a capacity of 10 000 images or more, it is still

displayed as >9999.

The indication of the number of recordable still images

Depending on the image quality setting and the complexity of the subject, the indication

of the remaining number of recordable still images may not change even after you

record an image.

In CAMERA or VCR mode

• The current recording folder indicator is displayed for about five seconds in the

following cases:

– When a “Memory Stick” is inserted

– When the POWER switch is set to another position

• The current recording folder indicator is displayed while your camcorder is capturing

an image or recording a still image on a “Memory Stick.”

The current recording folder indicator takes priority over the 16 BIT indicator (audio

mode) when it is displayed.

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Se lf-t im e r m e m o ry p h o t o re co rd in g

You can record still 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 left (unlock) position.

(2) Press MENU to display the menu settings.

(3) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select SELFTIMER in

, then press the

dial.

(4) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select ON, then press the dial.

(5) Press MENU to make the menu settings disappear.

The

(self-timer) indicator appears on the screen.

(6) Press PHOTO deeper.

Self-timer starts counting down from 10 with a beep. In the last two seconds of

the countdown, the beep gets faster, then recording starts automatically.

PHOTO

CAMERA SET

SELFTIMER

OFF

ZOOM

STEADYSHOT

N. S. LIGHT

RETURN

[

] :

MENU END

To ca n ce l se lf-t im e r

Set SELFTIMER to OFF in the menu settings while your camcorder is in the standby

mode. You cannot cancel self-timer with the Remote Commander.

Note

The self-timer is automatically canceled when:

– Self-timer recording is finished.

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

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im a g e s

Your camcorder can read moving picture data recorded on a tape in the Digital8

system, and record it as a still image on a “Memory Stick.”

Your camcorder can also capture moving picture data through the input connector and

record it as a still image on a “Memory Stick.”

Before operation

• Insert a tape recorded in the Digital8 system into your camcorder.

• Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.

(1) Set the POWER switch to VCR.

(2) Press N. Moving pictures recorded on the tape are played back.

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

The CAPTURE indicator appears on the screen. Recording does not start yet.

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

(4) Press PHOTO deeper. Recording is complete when the bar scroll indicator

disappears. The image displayed on the screen when you pressed PHOTO

deeper will be recorded on the “Memory Stick.” Playback of the tape is

resumed.

FINE

CAPTURE

PLAY

101

FINE

101

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When the access lamp is lit or flashing

Do not shake or knock the unit. Also do not turn the power off, eject the “Memory

Stick” or remove the battery pack. Otherwise, image data may become damaged.

If the

indicator appears on the screen

The inserted “Memory Stick” is incompatible with your camcorder because its format

does not conform with your camcorder. Check the format of the “Memory Stick.”

If you press PHOTO lightly in the playback mode

Your camcorder stops momentarily.

Sound recorded on a tape

You cannot record audio from a tape.

When you press PHOTO on the Remote Commander

Your camcorder immediately records the image that is on the screen when you press

the button.

Titles superimposed on tapes

You cannot record titles on the “Memory Stick.” However, you can record titles which

have already been recorded on tapes.

Data code

The data code (date/ time) when it is recorded on the “Memory Stick” from a tape is

recorded.

The data code (various settings) is not recorded.

The data codes recorded on a tape are not recorded.

While recording images from a tape as still images

The image is recorded in the FRAME mode automatically even if you select FIELD in

the menu settings.

Recording folder

You cannot change the recording folder.

The recording folder you selected when the POWER switch was set to MEMORY is

used (p. 162).

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Re co rd in g a st ill im a g e fro m e xt e rn a l e q u ip m e n t

Before operation

Set DISPLAY to LCD in the menu settings. (The default setting is LCD.) (p. 222)

(1) Set the POWER switch to VCR.

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

The picture from TV or VCR appears on the screen of your camcorder.

(3) Follow steps (3) and (4) on page 136.

Usin g t h e A/V co n n e ct in g ca b le

Yellow

OUT

S VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO/

VIDEO

VCR

: Signal flow

A/ V connecting cable (supplied)

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

VCR or the TV.

If your TV or VCR has an S video jack

Pictures can be reproduced more faithfully by using an S video cable (optional).

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.

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Usin g t h e i.LINK ca b le

VCR

DV OUT

i.LINK cable

(optional)

is marked on

this side.

: Signal flow

Note

In the following instances, “

REC ERROR” is displayed and recording is not possible.

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.

– Between scenes or in the various playback modes on the tape recorded in Hi8

standard 8 mm system.

– 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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“ Me m o ry St ick” o n a n im a g e

– MEMORY MIX

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

moving picture you are recording. You can record the superimposed images on a tape

or a “Memory Stick” as still images.

M. CHROM (memory chroma key)

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

a moving picture.

M. LUMI (memory luminance key)

You can swap a brighter area of a still image, such as a handwritten illustration or a

title, with a moving picture. Recording a title on the “Memory Stick” before a trip or

event is recommended.

C. CHROM (camera chroma key)

You can superimpose a moving picture on a still image such as an image that can be

used as background. Shoot the subject against a blue background. Only the blue area of

the moving image will be swapped with the still image.

M. OVERLAP * (memory overlap)

You can make a moving picture fade in on top of a still image recorded on the “Memory

Stick” as the overlap function.

Still image

Moving picture

M. CHROM

Blue

Still image

Moving picture

M. LUMI

Still image

Moving picture

C. CHROM

Blue

Moving picture

M. OVERLAP *

* The superimposed image using M. OVERLAP can be recorded on tapes only.

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– MEMORY MIX

Re co rd in g su p e rim p o se d im a g e s o n a t a p e

Before operation

• Insert a tape for recording into your camcorder.

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

(1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA.

(2) In the standby mode, press MEMORY MIX.

The first recorded image appears in the bottom-right corner of the screen as a

thumbnail image. The last image that is used in MEMORY MIX will be

displayed next time.

(3) Press MEMORY+/ – to select the still image you want to superimpose.

– : To see the previous image

+ : To see the next image

(4) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired mode.

The mode changes as follows:

M. CHROM y M. LUMI y C. CHROM y M. OVERLAP

(5) Press the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial.

The still image overlaps with the picture on the screen.

(6) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the effect.

M. CHROM – The degree of the blue areas in the still image which is to be

swapped with a moving picture

M. LUMI

– The brightness of the area in the still image which is to be

swapped with a moving picture

C. CHROM – The degree of the blue areas 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 becomes.

(7) Press START/ STOP to start recording.

START/STOP

MEMORY

MIX

M. LUMI

M. CHROM

101

101–0021

101

101–0021

M. LUMI III••••

101

Still image

101–0021

M. LUMI I••••••

101

101–0021

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– MEMORY MIX

To ch a n g e t h e st ill im a g e t o su p e rim p o se

Do either of the following:

– Press MEMORY+/ – before step (7).

– Press the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial before step (7), and repeat the procedure from step

(3).

To ch a n g e t h e m o d e se t t in g

Press the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial before step (7), and repeat the procedure from step (4).

To ca n ce l MEMORY MIX

Press MEMORY MIX.

Notes

• You cannot use MEMORY MIX for moving pictures recorded on a “Memory Stick.”

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

the picture may not be clear.

Image data modified on your computer or shot w ith other equipment

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

When you select M. OVERLAP

You cannot change the still image or the mode setting.

During recording

You cannot change the mode setting.

Sample images

• The “Memory Stick” supplied with your camcorder is already stored with the

protected 20 images

– For M. CHROM:18 images (such as a frame) 101-0001 to 101-0018

– For C. CHROM: two images (such as a background) 101-0019 to 101-0020

• The CD-ROM supplied with your camcorder is already stored with 20 images (p. 191):

– For M. CHROM:18 images (such as a frame) DSC 00001 to DSC 00018

– For C. CHROM: two images (such as a background) DSC 00019 to DSC 00020

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– MEMORY MIX

Re co rd in g su p e rim p o se d im a g e s o n a “ Me m o ry St ick” a s a st ill

im a g e

Before operation

Insert a “Memory Stick” containing still images into your camcorder.

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

the left (unlock) position.

(2) Press MEMORY MIX.

The first recorded image appears in the bottom-right corner of the screen as a

thumbnail image. The last image that is used in MEMORY MIX will be

displayed next time.

(3) Press MEMORY+/ – to select the still image you want to superimpose.

– : To see the previous image

+ : To see the next image

(4) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired mode.

The mode changes as follows:

M. CHROM y M. LUMI y C. CHROM

(5) Press the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial.

The still image overlaps with the picture on the screen.

(6) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the effect.

M. CHROM

M. LUMI

– The degree of the blue areas in the still image which is to be

swapped with a moving picture

– The brightness of the area in the still image which is to be

swapped with a moving picture

C. CHROM

– The degree of the blue areas 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 becomes.

(7) Press PHOTO deeply to start recording.

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

Recording is complete when the bar scroll indicator disappears.

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– MEMORY MIX

PHOTO

MEMORY

MIX

M. LUMI

M. CHROM

101

101–0021

101

101–0021

M. LUMI III••••

Still image

101

101–0021

M. LUMI I••••••

101

101–0021

To ch a n g e t h e st ill im a g e t o su p e rim p o se

Do either of the following:

– Press MEMORY+/ – before step (7).

– Press the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial before step (7), and repeat the procedure from step

(3).

To ch a n g e t h e m o d e se t t in g

Press the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial before step (7), and repeat the procedure from step (4).

To ca n ce l MEMORY MIX

Press MEMORY MIX.

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– MEMORY MIX

Notes

• You cannot use MEMORY MIX for moving pictures recorded on a “Memory Stick.”

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

the picture may not be clear.

Image data modified on your computer or shot w ith other equipment

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

During recording

You cannot change the mode setting.

When using MEMORY MIX in MEMORY mode

The PROGRAM AE function does not work. (The indicator flashes.)

Recording folder

You cannot change the recording folder.

The recording folder you selected when the POWER switch was set to MEMORY is

used (p. 162).

Sample images

• The “Memory Stick” supplied with your camcorder is already stored with the

protected 20 images

– For M. CHROM:18 images (such as a frame) 101-0001 to 101-0018

– For C. CHROM: two images (such as a background) 101-0019 to 101-0020

• The CD-ROM supplied with your camcorder is already stored with 20 images (p. 191):

– For M. CHROM:18 images (such as a frame) DSC 00001 to DSC 00018

– For C. CHROM: two images (such as a background) DSC 00019 to DSC 00020

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St ick” – MPEG m o vie re co rd in g

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

The picture and sound are recorded up to the full capacity of a “Memory Stick” (MPEG

MOVIE EX).

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 left (unlock) position.

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

lamp lights up.

The picture and sound are recorded up to the capacity of a “Memory Stick.”

For more information about recording time, see page 131.

50min ₃₂₀REC

0:00:03

1min

BBB

101

To st o p re co rd in g

Press START/ STOP.

Notes

• Sound is recorded in monaural.

• The moving picture files recorded on your camcorder cannot be played back on other

camcorders without the folder creation function.

When the POWER sw itch is set to MEMORY

The following functions do not work:

– Wide mode

– Super NightShot

– Color Slow Shutter

– Fader

– Picture effect

– Digital effect

– Titles

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– MPEG m o vie re co rd in g

When using an external flash (optional)

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

Stick.”

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

Data code

The data code (date/ time) are not displayed while recording. However, they are

automatically recorded onto the “Memory Stick.”

To display the data code (date/ time), press DATA CODE on the Remote Commander

during playback.

The data code (various settings) cannot be recorded.

During recording on “Memory Stick”

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

recorded on the “Memory Stick.”

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– MPEG m o vie re co rd in g

Scre e n in d ica t o rs d u rin g MPEG m o vie re co rd in g

Image size

Recording time

0:00:05

1min

₃₂₀REC

Approximate recording time of moving pictures that

can be recorded on the “Memory Stick”

BBB

This indicator is displayed for five seconds after

pressing START/ STOP. This indicator is not recorded.

–––

101

Current recording folder

Note

The current recording folder indicator indicates the folder in which images are

recorded.

In VCR mode

• The current recording folder indicator is displayed for about five seconds in the

following cases:

– When a “Memory Stick” is inserted

– When the POWER switch is set to another position

• The current recording folder indicator is displayed while your camcorder is recording

a moving picture on a “Memory Stick.”

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– MPEG m o vie re co rd in g

Se lf-t im e r MPEG m o vie re co rd in g

You can record moving pictures on a “Memory Stick” 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 left (unlock) position.

(2) Press MENU to display the menu settings.

(3) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select SELFTIMER in

, then press the

dial.

(4) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select ON, then press the dial.

(5) Press MENU to make the menu settings disappear.

The

(self-timer) indicator appears on the screen.

(6) Press START/ STOP.

Self-timer starts counting down from 10 with a beep. In the last two seconds of

the countdown, the beep gets faster, then recording starts automatically.

START/STOP

START/

STOP

CAMERA SET

SELFTIMER

OFF

ZOOM

STEADYSHOT

N. S. LIGHT

RETURN

[

] :

MENU END

To st o p t h e co u n t d o w n

Press START/ STOP. To restart the countdown, press START/ STOP again.

To ca n ce l se lf-t im e r

Set SELFTIMER to OFF in the menu settings in the standby mode. You cannot cancel

self-timer with the Remote Commander.

Note

The self-timer is automatically canceled when:

– Self-timer recording is finished.

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

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m o vin g p ict u re

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

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

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

Stick.”

The picture and sound are recorded up to the full capacity of a “Memory Stick” (MPEG

MOVIE EX).

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 N. The picture recorded on the tape is played back.

And press X at the scene where you want to start recording from.

(3) Press START/ STOP on your camcorder.

Images and sound are recorded up to the remaining capacity of the “Memory

Stick.” For more information about recording time, see page 131.

PLAY

PAUSE

50min

REC

0:15:42:43

0:00:03

1min

320

BBB

101

To st o p re co rd in g

Press START/ STOP.

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Notes

• Sound recorded in 48 kHz is converted to 32 kHz sound when recording pictures from

a tape to a “Memory Stick.”

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

• The moving picture files recorded on your camcorder cannot be played back on other

camcorders without the folder creation function.

When the access lamp is lit or flashing

Do not shake or knock your camcorder. Also, do not set the POWER switch to OFF,

eject a “Memory Stick” or remove the battery pack. Otherwise, image data may become

damaged.

Titles

You cannot record titles on the “Memory Stick.” However, you can record titles which

have already been recorded on tapes.

Data code

The data code (date/ time) when it is recorded on the “Memory Stick” from a tape is

recorded.

The data code (various settings) is not recorded.

The data codes recorded on a tape are not recorded.

If “

AUDIO ERROR” is displayed

Sound that cannot be recorded by your camcorder has been recorded on the tape.

Connect external equipment with the A/ V connecting cable and input images played

back on it (p. 152).

The picture may be recorded on the “Memory Stick” incorrectly if:

– You turn the POWER switch during recording.

– You press any video control buttons during recording.

– Between the scenes recorded in the Digital8 system and in the Hi8

standard 8 mm system.

– A blank portion of the tape.

– The scenes when the input signal is cut off.

Recording folder

You cannot change the recording folder.

The recording folder you selected when the POWER switch was set to MEMORY is

used (p. 162).

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Re co rd in g a m o vin g p ict u re fro m e xt e rn a l e q u ip m e n t

Before operation

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

(1) Set the POWER switch to VCR.

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

The picture of the other equipment is displayed on the screen or viewfinder.

(3) Press START/ STOP at the point where you want to start recording from.

Images and sound are recorded up to the remaining capacity of the “Memory

Stick.” For more information about recording time, see page 131.

Usin g t h e A/V co n n e ct in g ca b le

S VIDEO

Yellow

OUT

White

S VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO/

VIDEO

AUDIO

VCR

A/ V connecting

cable (supplied)

: Signal flow

Red

If your VCR or TV 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.

If your TV or VCR has an S video jack

Pictures can be reproduced more faithfully by using an S video cable (optional).

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.

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Usin g t h e i.LINK ca b le

VCR

DV OUT

i.LINK cable

(optional)

is marked on

this side.

: Signal flow

Note

In the following instances, recording is discontinued or “

REC ERROR” is displayed

and image data is not saved:

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

been repeatedly used for dubbing.

– Between scenes or in the various playback modes on the tape recorded in Hi8

standard 8 mm system.

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

when a TV tuner unit is in use.

– When the input signal is cut off.

During recording on “Memory Stick”

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

sound is recorded on the “Memory Stick.”

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In t e rva l Ph o t o re co rd in g

You can take photos successively at regular

intervals. You can achieve an excellent

recording for flowering, emergence, etc.,

with this function.

[a]

Each recording makes each still image file.

[b]

[a]: Recording

[b]: Interval time (INTERVAL)

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 left (unlock) position.

(2) Press MENU to display the menu settings.

(3) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select INT.R -STL in ₂, then press the dial

(p. 218).

(4) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select SET, then press the dial.

(5) Set INTERVAL.

1 Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select INTERVAL, then press the dial.

2 Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired interval time, then

press the dial.

The time: 1MIN y 5MIN y 10MIN

3 Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select

RETURN, then press the dial.

(6) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select ON, then press the dial.

(7) Press MENU to make the menu settings disappear. The INTERVAL MEM

STILL indicator flashes.

(8) Press PHOTO deeper to start interval photo recording. The INTERVAL MEM

STILL indicator lights up.

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3,4

MEM SET 2

SLIDE SHOW

INT. R --STL

DELETE ALL

FORMAT

SLIDE SHOW

INT. R --STL

DELETE ALL

FORMAT

OFF

SET

OFF

RETURN

[

] :

[

] :

MENU END

MEM SET 2

INT. R --STL

INTERVAL

RETURN

MEM SET 2

INT. R --STL

INTERVAL

RETURN

MEM SET 2

1 MIN

5 MIN

10 MIN

SLIDE SHOW

INT. R

–STL

DELETE ALL

FORMAT

RETURN

[

] :

MENU END

[

] :

MENU END

[

] :

MENU END

I NTERVAL

MEM ST I LL

To ca n ce l in t e rva l p h o t o re co rd in g

Perform either of the following:

– Set INT.R -STL to OFF in the menu settings.

– Set the POWER switch to a position other than MEMORY.

To p e rfo rm n o rm a l p h o t o re co rd in g d u rin g t h e in t e rva l t im e

You can perform normal photo recording only once during the interval time. Press

PHOTO. The INTERVAL MEM STILL indicator flashes, and normal photo recording

starts. To resume interval photo recording, press PHOTO again. The INTERVAL MEM

STILL indicator lights up and interval photo recording restarts.

On interval time

The actual interval time may not be exactly the same as the selected time.

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p ict u re – Dig it a l p ro g ra m e d it in g (o n a

“ Me m o ry St ick” )

You can duplicate selected scenes (programs) for editing onto a “Memory Stick.”

The picture and sound are recorded up to the full capacity of a “Memory Stick” (MPEG

MOVIE EX).

Before operation

• Insert a recorded tape into your camcorder.

• Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.

Ma kin g t h e p ro g ra m

(1) Set the POWER switch to VCR on your camcorder.

(2) Press MENU to display the menu settings.

(3) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select VIDEO EDIT in

, then press the

dial.

(4) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select MEMORY, then press the dial.

(5) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired image size in

IMAGESIZE, then press the dial.

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

control buttons, then pause playback.

You can fine-adjust one frame at a time with EDITSEARCH.

(7) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select MARK, then press the dial.

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

mark changes to light blue.

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

buttons, then pause playback.

(9) Press the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial.

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

mark changes to light blue.

(10) Repeat steps (6) to (9) to set other programs.

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

You can set 20 programs in maximum.

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– Dig it a l p ro g ra m e d it in g (o n a “ Me m o ry St ick” )

REW

PLAY

6,8

STOP

PAUSE

VIDEO EDIT

MARK

0:08:55:06

OUT

UNDO

ERASE ALL

START

IMAGESIZE

TOTAL 0:00:00

2min

SCENE

320

[

] :

MENU END

VIDEO EDIT

MARK

UNDO

ERASE ALL

START

IMAGESIZE

0:08:58:06

TOTAL 0:00:03

2min

SCENE

320

[

] :

MENU END

VIDEO EDIT

MARK

UNDO

ERASE ALL

START

IMAGESIZE

0:10:01:23

TOTAL 0:00:13

2min

SCENE

320

[

] :

MENU END

Era sin g t h e p ro g ra m yo u h a ve se t

Erase OUT first and then IN of the last program.

(1) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select UNDO, then press the dial.

(2) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select EXECUTE, then press the dial.

The last set program mark flashes, then the setting is canceled.

To cancel erasing

Select RETURN in step (2).

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– Dig it a l p ro g ra m e d it in g (o n a “ Me m o ry St ick” )

Era sin g a ll p ro g ra m s

(1) Select VIDEO EDIT in the menu setting. Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to

select MEMORY, then press the dial.

(2) Select ERASE ALL. Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select EXECUTE, then

press the dial.

All the program marks flash, then the settings are canceled.

To cancel erasing all programs

Select RETURN in step (2).

To cancel a program you have set

Press MENU.

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

Notes

• Digital program editing does not work with tapes recorded in the Hi8

standard 8 mm system.

• You cannot dub the title or display indicators. However, you can dub the title which

has already been recorded on a tape.

• You cannot operate recording during Digital program editing on a “Memory Stick.”

• The moving picture files recorded on your camcorder cannot be played back on other

camcorders without the folder creation function.

You cannot set IN or OUT to the follow ing portions of the tape:

– A portion recorded in Hi8

/ standard 8 mm system

– A blank portion of the tape

The total time may not be displayed correctly in the follow ing cases:

– The tape is recorded in the Hi8 / standard 8 mm system.

– There is a blank portion between IN and OUT on the tape.

While making a program

If you eject the cassette, NOT READY appears on the screen. The program will be

erased.

Recording folder

You cannot change the recording folder.

The recording folder you selected when the POWER switch was set to MEMORY is

used (p. 162).

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– Dig it a l p ro g ra m e d it in g (o n a “ Me m o ry St ick” )

Pe rfo rm in g t h e p ro g ra m (Du b b in g o n t o a “ Me m o ry St ick” )

(1) Select VIDEO EDIT in the menu setting. Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to

select MEMORY, then press the dial.

(2) Select START. Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select EXECUTE, then press

the dial.

Your camcorder searches for the beginning of the first program, then starts

dubbing.

The program mark flashes.

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

REC indicator appear during writing of data on your camcorder, and the REC

indicator appears during dubbing on the “Memory Stick.”

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

When the dubbing ends, your camcorder automatically stops.

Then the display returns to the VIDEO EDIT initial screen.

To st o p d u b b in g d u rin g e d it in g

Press x using the video control buttons.

The program you made is recorded on a “Memory Stick” up to the place where you

press x.

To e n d t h e Dig it a l p ro g ra m e d it in g

Press MENU.

Note

A blank portion may not be recorded on the “Memory Stick” correctly.

NOT READY appears on the screen w hen:

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

– The “Memory Stick” is not inserted.

– The write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to LOCK.

When the “Memory Stick” does not have enough space to record

The LOW MEMORY indicator appears on the screen. However, you can record pictures

up to the time indicated.

When available recording time is not left on the “Memory Stick”

“MEMORY FULL” appears.

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You can create folders in a “Memory stick” and group recorded images in them.

You can group images by selecting a folder for each recording, for convenient later

reference.

Images are recorded in the 101MSDCF folder unless other folders have been created.

You can create folders up to 999MSDCF.

Before operation

Insert a “Memory stick” into your camcorder.

Cre a t in g a n e w fo ld e r

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

the left (unlock) position.

(2) Press MENU to display the menu settings.

(3) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select NEW FOLDER in

, then press the

dial.

(4) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select ADD, then press the dial.

A new folder is created. The numeric part of the folder name is one larger than

that of the last created folder. The image you record next time is stored in this

newly created folder.

MEM SET 1

STILL SET

MOVIE SET

NEW FOLDER

REC FOLDER

FILE NO.

STILL SET

MOVIE SET

NEW FOLDER ADD

REC FOLDER

FILE NO.

CURRENTLY

101MSDCF

PRINT MARK

PROTECT

PB FOLDER

RETURN

PRINT MARK

PROTECT

PB FOLDER

RETURN

] :

MENU END

[

] :

MENU END

MEM SET 1

STILL SET

MOVIE SET

NEW FOLDER ADD

REC FOLDER

MEM SET 1

STILL SET

MOVIE SET

NEW FOLDER

REC FOLDER

FILE NO.

ADD

RETURN

FILE NO.

PRINT MARK CURRENTLY

PRINT MARK

PROTECT

PB FOLDER

RETURN

ADD FOLDER

102MSDCF

PROTECT

PB FOLDER

RETURN

102MSDCF

[

] :

MENU END

[

] :

MENU END

To ca n ce l cre a t in g a n e w fo ld e r

Press

RETURN in step (4).

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Notes

• You cannot create folders in the following cases:

– No “Memory Stick” is inserted.

– The write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to LOCK.

– Folders have already been created in the “Memory Stick” up to the limit (up to

folder 999MSDCF), or a folder named 999MSDCF already exists.

• If you try to record an image in a folder that already contains 9999 images, or the

folder contains an image named Dsc09999.jpg or Mov09999.mpg, a new folder is

created automatically and the image is recorded in there.

• Folders cannot be deleted with your camcorder.

The folder in w hich images are recorded

Images will be recorded in the same folder until you select another folder or create a

new folder.

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Se le ct in g a re co rd in g fo ld e r

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

the left (unlock) position.

(2) Press MENU to display the menu settings.

(3) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select REC FOLDER in

, then press the

dial.

(4) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired folder, then press the dial.

The image you record next time is recorded in this folder.

MEM SET 1

STILL SET

MOVIE SET

NEW FOLDER

REC FOLDER 101MSDCF

FILE NO.

PRINT MARK

PROTECT

PB FOLDER

RETURN

] :

MENU END

[

101

REC FOLDER

DATE:

JUL

12 : 24 : 00 AM

FILES: 40

101MSDCF

102MSDCF

103MSDCF

104MSDCF

105MSDCF

106MSDCF

107MSDCF

2003

[a]

[b]

[

] :

MENU END

[a]: The date when the folder is created

[b]: The number of the files stored in the folder

To ca n ce l se le ct in g a re co rd in g fo ld e r

Press

RETURN in step (3).

Note

You cannot select a recording folder in the following cases:

– No “Memory Stick” is inserted.

– The write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to LOCK.

– Folder 100 MSDCF (The folder is only for playback).

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— “ Me m o ry St ick” Op e ra t io n s – Pla yb a ck —

Vie w in g st ill im a g e s

– Me m o ry Ph o t o p la yb a ck

You can play back still images recorded on a “Memory Stick.” By selecting the index

screen, you can also play back six images including moving pictures at a time arranged

in the same order they are in the “Memory Stick.”

Before operation

Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.

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

is set to the left (unlock) position.

(2) Press MEMORY PLAY. The last recorded image is displayed.

(3) Press MEMORY +/ – to select the desired still image.

– : To see the previous image

+ : To see the next image

PLAY

To st o p m e m o ry p h o t o p la yb a ck

Press MEMORY PLAY.

Note

You may not be able to play back images with your camcorder:

– When playing back image data modified on your computer.

– When playing back image data shot with other equipment.

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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 DCF standard.

• The file name flashes on the screen if the file is corrupted or the file is unreadable.

To play back recorded images on a TV screen

• Before operation, connect your camcorder to the TV with the A/ V connecting cable

supplied with your camcorder (p. 51).

• When operating memory photo playback on a TV or the LCD screen, 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.

When there is only one folder on the “Memory Stick” and no image is in it

“

NO FILE” appears.

PB (playback) folder

You can select the PB folder only in MEMORY mode.

Scre e n in d ica t o rs d u rin g st ill im a g e p la yb a ck

Image number/

Total number of recorded images in the

current PB folder

101

1 / 40

MEMORY PLAY

101-0001

Current PB (playback) folder

Print mark

Protect

JUL 4 2003

12:05:56 PM

Data code

Data file name

Wh e n a “ Me m o ry St ick” co n t a in s m u lt ip le fo ld e rs

The following marks appear on the first and last images in a folder.

: You can move to the previous folder.

: You can move to the next folder.

: You can move to both the previous and the next folder.

Data code

You can view data code (date/ time or various settings when recorded) by pressing

DATA CODE on the Remote Commander.

To make the indicators disappear

Press DISPLAY.

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Pla yin g b a ck six re co rd e d im a g e s a t a t im e (in d e x scre e n )

You can play back six recorded images at a time. This function is especially useful when

searching for a particular image.

Before operation

Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.

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

is set to the left (unlock) position.

(2) Press MEMORY INDEX to display the index screen.

INDEX

A red B mark appears above the image that is displayed before changing to

the index screen mode.

+ : To see the next images

– : To see the previous images

B mark

101

1 / 40

101-0001

To re t u rn t o t h e n o rm a l p la yb a ck scre e n (sin g le scre e n )

Press MEMORY +/ – to move the B mark to the image you want to display on full

screen, then press MEMORY PLAY.

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. 126).

Image data modified on your computer or shot w ith other equipment

These files are sometimes not displayed on the index screen.

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– MPEG m o vie p la yb a ck

You can play back moving pictures recorded on a “Memory Stick.” By selecting the

index screen, you can also play back six images including still images at a time arranged

in the same order they are in the “Memory Stick.”

Before operation

Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.

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

is set to the left (unlock) position.

(2) Press MEMORY PLAY. The last recorded image is displayed.

(3) Press MEMORY +/ – to select the desired moving pictures.

– : To see the previous picture

+ : To see the next picture

(4) Press MPEG NX or SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to start playback.

(5) To adjust the volume, press either of the two buttons on VOLUME.

– : To turn the volume down

+ : To turn the volume up

PLAY

MPEG

VOLUME

To st o p MPEG m o vie p la yb a ck

Press MPEG NX or SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial.

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Note

You may not be able to play back images with your camcorder:

– When playing back image data modified on your computer.

– When playing back image data shot with other equipment.

To play back recorded images on a TV screen

• Before operation, connect your camcorder to the TV with the A/ V connecting cable

supplied with your camcorder (p. 51).

• Turn the audio volume of the TV down before operation, or noise (howling) may be

output from the TV speakers.

When there is only one folder on the “Memory Stick” and no image is in it

“

NO FILE” appears.

PB (playback) folder

You can select the PB folder only in MEMORY mode.

Pla yin g b a ck a m o vin g p ict u re fro m t h e d e sire d p a rt

The moving picture recorded on a “Memory Stick” is divided into 60 parts.

You can select any point and play back the picture.

(1) Follow steps (1) to (3) on page 166.

(2) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial and select the point where you want to start

playback, then press the dial.

R : To see the next part

r : To see the previous part

As you turn the dial to select the playback scene you want, the bar and counter

change to indicate the playback point.

101

50min

2/20

320

MOV00001

0:00:50

–––

(3) Press MPEG NX or SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to start playback.

(4) To adjust the volume, press either of the two buttons on VOLUME.

– : To turn the volume down

+ : To turn the volume up

To st o p MPEG m o vie p la yb a ck

Press MPEG NX or SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial.

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When recording time is not long

The moving picture may not be divided into 60 parts.

Scre e n in d ica t o rs d u rin g m o vin g p ict u re p la yb a ck

Image size

Picture number/ Total number of recorded

pictures in the current PB folder

101

2 / 20

320

MOV00001

0:00:12

Current PB (playback) folder

Playback time

Protect

JUL 4 2003

12:05:56 PM

Data code (date/ time)

(Various settings are displayed as “– – –”.)

Data file name

Data code (date/time)

You can view the data code (date/ time) by pressing DATA CODE on the Remote

Commander during playback.

To make the indicators disappear

Press DISPLAY.

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You can select a folder to view images in it.

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 left (unlock) position.

(2) Press MENU to display the menu settings.

(3) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select PB FOLDER in

(p. 217).

, then press the dial

(4) Press MEMORY +/ – to select the desired folder.

– : To view the previous folder

+ : To view the next folder

The first image in the current selected PB folder and the folder information are

displayed.

(5) Press MENU when you find the folder that contains images you want to view.

Press MEMORY +/ – to select the desired image in the folder.

PB FOLDER

101

MEM SET 1

STILL SET

MOVIE SET

NEW FOLDER

REC FOLDER

FILE NO.

FOLDER NAME:

DATE:

101MSDCF

JUL

2003

12 : 05 : 56 PM

[a]

[b]

FILES:

PRINT MARK

PROTECT

READY

PB FOLDER

RETURN

] :

MENU END

[+] / [--] : SELECT

[

] :

MENU END

[

4,5

[a]: The date when the folder is created

[b]: The number of the files stored in the folder

To ca n ce l se le ct in g t h e fo ld e r

Press

RETURN in step (3).

Note

Folders created, or renamed with your computer may not be recognized by your

camcorder.

Current PB folder

The current PB folder is valid until the next recording is made. Once you record an

image, the current recording folder becomes the current PB folder.

When no image is in the PB folder

“NO FILE AVAILABLE” appears.

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Co p yin g im a g e s re co rd e d o n a “ Me m o ry

St ick” t o a t a p e

You can copy still images recorded on a “Memory Stick” to a tape.

Before operation

• Insert a tape for recording into your camcorder.

• Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.

(1) Set the POWER switch to VCR.

(2) Using the video control buttons, search for a point where you want to record

the desired still image. Set the tape to playback pause mode.

(3) Press z REC and the button on its right simultaneously on your camcorder.

The tape is set to the recording pause mode.

(4) Press MEMORY PLAY. The last recorded image is displayed.

(5) Press MEMORY+/ – to select the desired image.

– : To see the previous image

+ : To see the next image

(6) Press X to start recording and press X again to stop.

The z indicator appears on the screen during recording.

(7) If you have more to copy, repeat steps (5) to (6).

REC

PLAY

PAUSE

To st o p co p yin g

Press x.

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During copying

You cannot operate the following buttons:

– MEMORY PLAY

– MEMORY INDEX

– MEMORY DELETE

– MEMORY MIX

– MEMORY +/ –

Note on the index screen

You cannot record the index screen.

If you press EDITSEARCH during pause mode

Memory playback stops.

Image data modified on your computer or shot w ith other equipment

You may not be able to copy modified images with your camcorder.

When copying movies

After step (6), press the MPEG NX button or SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial and play back the

image.

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“ Me m o ry St ick” – Me m o ry PB ZOOM

You can enlarge still images recorded on a “Memory Stick.” You can select and view a

desired part from the enlarged still image. Also, you can copy the desired part of the

enlarged still image to a tape.

Before operation

Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.

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

is set to the left (unlock) position.

(2) Press PB ZOOM on your camcorder while you are playing back images

recorded on the “Memory Stick.” The center of the image is enlarged to about

twice its size, and

appear on the screen.

(3) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to move the enlarged image, then press the

dial.

: To view the upper part of the image

: To view the lower part of the image

(4) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to move the enlarged image, then press the

dial.

: To view the left part of the image (Turn the dial downward.)

: To view the right part of the image (Turn the dial upward.)

(5) Adjust the zoom ratio by the power zoom lever.

You can enlarge the image from 1.1 times up to five times its size.

W : To decrease the zoom ratio

T : To increase the zoom ratio

PB ZOOM

× 2.0

[

]

EXEC : T t

PB ZOOM

× 2.0

[

]

EXEC : r R

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– Me m o ry PB ZOOM

To ca n ce l Me m o ry PB ZOOM

Press PB ZOOM.

Memory PB ZOOM is canceled w hen the follow ing buttons are pressed:

– MENU

– MEMORY PLAY

– MEMORY INDEX

– MEMORY +/ –

Moving pictures recorded on a “Memory Stick”

Memory PB ZOOM does not work.

To copy the still image processed by Memory PB ZOOM to a tape

See page 170.

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Pla yin g b a ck im a g e s co n t in u o u sly

– SLIDE SHOW

Your camcorder can play back images in sequence automatically. 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 switch is set to

the left (unlock) position.

(2) Press MENU to display the menu settings.

(3) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select SLIDE SHOW in

, then press the

dial.

(4) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired mode, then press the dial.

ALL FILES: All images in the “Memory Stick” are played back continuously.

FOLDER sss*: All images in the current PB folder are played back

continuously.

* sss stands for the folder number.

(5) Press MEMORY PLAY. Your camcorder plays back the images recorded on the

“Memory Stick” in sequence.

The slide show ends after all images have been played back.

101

MEM SET

SLIDE SHOW RETURN

INT. R –STL ALL FILES

DELETE ALL FOLDER 101

FORMAT

RETURN

SLIDE SHOW

101 – 0021

21/40

SLIDE SHOW READY

INT. R –STL

DELETE ALL

FORMAT

PLAY

RETURN

[

] :

[

] :

[

] :

MENU END

[

] :

MENU END

PLAY START MENU END

To ca n ce l t h e slid e sh o w

Select RETURN in step (4), then press the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial.

To p a u se d u rin g a slid e sh o w

Press MEMORY PLAY.

To st a rt t h e slid e sh o w fro m a p a rt icu la r im a g e

Select the desired image using MEMORY +/ – buttons before step (2).

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To view recorded images on TV

Before operation, connect your camcorder to a TV with the A/ V connecting cable

supplied with your camcorder (p. 51).

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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– Im a g e p ro t e ct io n

You can protect selected images to prevent accidental erasure.

Before operation

Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.

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

is set to the left (unlock) position.

(2) Play back the image you want to protect.

(3) Press MENU to display the menu settings.

(4) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select PROTECT in ₁, then press the dial.

(5) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select ON, then press the dial.

(6) Press MENU to make the menu settings disappear. The - mark is displayed

beside the data file name of the protected image.

MEM SET

21/40

MEM SET

21/40

STILL SET

MOVIE SET

NEW FOLDER

REC FOLDER

FILE NO.

STILL SET

MOVIE SET

NEW FOLDER

REC FOLDER

FILE NO.

PRINT MARK

PROTECT

PRINT MARK

PROTECT

OFF

PB FOLDER

RETURN

PB FOLDER OFF

RETURN

[

] :

[

] :

MENU END

3,6

MEM SET

21/40

MEM SET

21/40

STILL SET

MOVIE SET

NEW FOLDER

REC FOLDER

FILE NO.

MOVIE SET

NEW FOLDER

REC FOLDER

FILE NO.

PRINT MARK

PROTECT

PRINT MARK

PROTECT

PB FOLDER OFF

RETURN

PB FOLDER

RETURN

[

] :

[

] :

MENU END

To ca n ce l im a g e p ro t e ct io n

Select OFF in step (5), then press the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial.

The - mark disappears from the image.

Note

Formatting erases all information on the “Memory Stick,” including the protected

image data. Before formatting a “Memory Stick,” check its contents.

If the w rite-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to LOCK

You cannot protect images.

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You can delete images stored in a “Memory Stick.” You can delete all images or only

selected images.

De le t in g se le ct e d im a g e s

Before operation

Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.

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

is set to the left (unlock) position.

(2) Play back the image you want to delete.

(3) Press MEMORY DELETE. The message DELETE? appears on the screen.

(4) Press MEMORY DELETE again. The selected image is deleted.

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DELETE

101–0021

21/40

DELETE

DELETE?

[

] :

DELETE DEL

[

] :

– CANCEL

To ca n ce l d e le t in g a n im a g e

Press MEMORY – in step (4).

To d e le t e a n im a g e d isp la ye d o n t h e in d e x scre e n

Press MEMORY +/ – to move the B indicator to the image and follow steps (3) and (4).

Notes

• You cannot delete a protected image. To delete a protected image, first cancel image

protection.

• Once you delete an image, you cannot restore it. Before deleting an image, carefully

check the image.

• Even if you delete the last image in the folder, the folder itself is not deleted.

If the w rite-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to LOCK

You cannot delete images.

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De le t in g a ll im a g e s

You can delete all 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 switch is set to

the left (unlock) position.

(2) Press MENU to display the menu settings.

(3) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select DELETE ALL in

, then press the

dial.

(4) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired mode, then press the dial.

ALL FILES: All unprotected images in the “Memory Stick” are deleted.

FOLDER sss*: All unprotected images in the current PB folder are deleted.

* sss stands for the folder number.

(5) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select OK, then press the dial. OK changes

to EXECUTE.

(6) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select EXECUTE, then press the dial. The

DELETING indicator flashes on the screen. When all unprotected images are

deleted, The COMPLETE indicator is displayed.

MEM SET

SLIDE SHOW

INT. R STL

DELETE ALL READY

FORMAT

RETURN

MEM SET

SLIDE SHOW

INT. R STL

–

DELETE ALL RETURN

FORMAT

RETURN

ALL FILES

FOLDER 102

[

] :

MENU END

[

] :

MENU END

MEM SET

SLIDE SHOW

INT. R STL

MEM SET

SLIDE SHOW

INT. R STL

–

DELETE ALL RETURN

FORMAT

RETURN

FORMAT

RETURN

EXECUTE

ALL FILES

[

] :

MENU END

[

] :

MENU END

MEM SET

SLIDE SHOW

INT. R STL

MEM SET

SLIDE SHOW

INT. R STL

–

DELETE ALL DELETING

FORMAT

DELETE ALL COMPLETE

FORMAT

RETURN

[

] :

MENU END

[

] :

MENU END

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To ca n ce l d e le t in g a ll t h e im a g e s

Select RETURN in step (4) or (5), then press the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial.

Note

You cannot delete the folders with your camcorder.

While the DELETING indicator appears

Do not turn the POWER switch or press any buttons.

If the w rite-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to LOCK

You cannot delete images.

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Writ in g a p rin t m a rk – PRINT MARK

You can specify a recorded still image to print out by writing a print mark. This

function is useful for printing out still images later.

Your camcorder conforms to the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standard for

specifying still images to print out.

Before operation

Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.

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

is set to the left (unlock) position.

(2) Play back the still image you want to write a print mark on.

(3) Press MENU to display the menu settings.

(4) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select PRINT MARK in

, then press the

dial.

(5) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select ON, then press the dial.

(6) Press MENU to make the menu settings disappear. The

mark is displayed

beside the data file name of the image with a print mark.

MEM SET

21/40

MEM SET

21/40

STILL SET

MOVIE SET

NEW FOLDER

REC FOLDER

FILE NO.

MOVIE SET

NEW FOLDER

REC FOLDER

FILE NO.

PRINT MARK OFF

PROTECT

PRINT MARK ON

PROTECT

PB FOLDER

RETURN

OFF

PB FOLDER

RETURN

[

] :

MENU END

[

] :

MENU END

MEM SET

21/40

MEM SET

21/40

3,6

STILL SET

MOVIE SET

NEW FOLDER

REC FOLDER

FILE NO.

MOVIE SET

NEW FOLDER

REC FOLDER

FILE NO.

PRINT MARK ON

PROTECT

PRINT MARK ON

PROTECT

PB FOLDER

RETURN

OFF

PB FOLDER

RETURN

[

] :

[

] :

MENU END

To ca n ce l w rit in g o f p rin t m a rks

Select OFF in step (5), then press the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial.

The mark disappears from the image.

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If the w rite-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.

While the file name is flashing

You cannot write the print mark on the still image.

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– In t ro d u ct io n

The following are ways of connecting the camcorder to a computer to view images

saved on a “Memory Stick”*

, recorded on tape or live from your

camcorder on your computer.

* To view images on a computer which has a Memory Stick slot, first remove the

“Memory Stick” from the camcorder and then insert it into the computer’s Memory

Stick slot.

Camcorder Connection

jack

Connection

cable

Computer environment

requirements

(USB) jack

(USB) cable

(supplied)

(USB) connector,

editing software

Tape stills and

movies/ Picture

live from your

camcorder

i.LINK cable

(optional)

i.LINK connector,

editing software

DV jack

“Memory Stick”

stills and

movies

(USB) cable

(supplied)

(USB) connector,

editing software

(USB) jack

When connecting to a computer via the USB jack, complete installation of the

USB driver beforehand. If you connect the camcorder to the computer first,

you w ill not be able to install the USB driver correctly.

For details about your computer’s jacks and editing software, contact the computer

manufacturer.

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– USB St re a m in g

Wh e n co n n e ct in g t o a co m p u t e r u sin g t h e USB ca b le

(p . 187)

(USB) jack

USB connector

Push into the end

USB cable (supplied)

Fo llo w t h e in st ru ct io n s in o rd e r d e scrib e d b e lo w

System requirements (p. 187)

Installing the USB driver (p. 189)

Installing ImageMixer (p. 191)

Making the computer recognize the camcorder (p. 192)

Capturing images with ImageMixer (p. 197)

– Viewing pictures recorded on a tape (p. 197)

– Viewing pictures live from your camcorder (p. 199)

– Capturing still images (p. 199)

– Capturing moving pictures (p. 200)

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Wh e n co n n e ct in g t o a co m p u t e r u sin g t h e i.LINK ca b le

Your computer must have an i.LINK connector and editing software installed that can

read video signals.

Refer to the operating instructions of the software for further information.

i.LINK

is marked on

this side.

i.LINK cable (optional)

: Signal flow

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Wh e n co n n e ct in g t o a co m p u t e r u sin g t h e USB ca b le

(USB) jack

USB connector

Push into the end

USB cable (supplied)

You can also use a Memory Stick Reader/ Writer (optional).

Fo llo w t h e in st ru ct io n s in o rd e r d e scrib e d b e lo w

System requirements (p. 188)

Installing the USB driver (p. 189)

Installing Image Transfer (p. 190)

Making the computer recognize the camcorder (p. 192)

Viewing images with Image Transfer (p. 202)

Viewing images without Image Transfer (p. 203)

System requirements (p. 205)

Installing the USB driver (p. 206)

Viewing images (p. 207)

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Wh e n co n n e ct in g t o a co m p u t e r w it h o u t a USB co n n e ct o r

Use an optional floppy disk adaptor for Memory Stick or a PC card adaptor for Memory

Stick.

When purchasing an accessory, check its catalog beforehand for the recommended

operating environment.

When connecting w ith USB port

You cannot operate your camcorder setting the POWER switch to MEMORY.

No t e s o n u sin g yo u r co m p u t e r

“ Me m o ry St ick”

• “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 compress the data on the “Memory Stick.” Compressed files cannot be played

back on your camcorder.

So ft w a re

• Depending on your application software, the file size may increase when you open a

still image file.

• When you load an image modified using retouching software from your computer to

your camcorder or when you directly modify the image on your camcorder, the image

format will differ so a file error indicator may appear and you may be unable to open

the file.

Co m m u n ica t io n s w it h yo u r co m p u t e r

Communications between your camcorder and your computer may not recover after

recovering from Suspend, Resume, or Sleep.

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co m p u t e r u sin g t h e USB ca b le

Complete installation of the USB driver before connecting the camcorder to

the computer. If you connect the camcorder to the computer first, you w ill not

be able to install the USB driver correctly.

Wh e n co n n e ct in g t o a co m p u t e r u sin g t h e USB ca b le

You must install a USB driver onto your computer to connect the camcorder to the

computer’s USB connector. The USB driver can be found on the CD-ROM supplied,

along with the application software required for viewing images.

Syst e m re q u ire m e n t s

To view pictures recorded on a tape or live from your camcorder

OS:

Microsoft Windows 98SE, Windows Me, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP

Home Edition or Windows XP Professional.

Standard installation is required.

However, operation is not assured if the above environment is an upgraded OS.

You cannot hear sound if your computer is running Windows 98, but you can read still

images.

CPU:

Minimum 500 MHz Intel Pentium III or faster (800 MHz or faster recommended)

Application:

DirectX 8.0a or later

Sound system:

16 bit stereo sound card and stereo speakers

Memory:

64 MB or more

Hard disk:

Available memory required for installation:

at least 250 MB

Available hard disk memory recommended:

at least 1 GB (depending on the size of the image files edited)

Display:

4 MB VRAM video card, Minimum 800 × 600 dot high color (16 bit color, 65 000 colors),

Direct Draw display driver capability. (At 800 × 600 dot or less, 256 colors and less, this

product will not operate correctly)

Others:

The USB connector must be provided as standard.

This product is based on DirectX technology, so it is necessary to install DirectX.

You cannot use this function in the Macintosh environment.

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Syst e m re q u ire m e n t s

To view images recorded on a “Memory Stick”

OS:

Microsoft Windows 98, Windows 98SE, Windows Me, Windows 2000 Professional,

Windows XP Home Edition or Windows XP 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

Display:

Minimum 800 × 600 dot high color (16 bit color, 65 000 colors). (At 800 × 600 dot or less,

256 colors and less, the screen for installing USB driver is not displayed.)

Others:

The USB connector must be provided as standard.

Windows Media Player must be installed (to play back moving pictures).

Notes

• Operations are not guaranteed for the Windows environment if you connect two or

more USB equipment to a single computer at the same time, or when using a hub.

• Some equipment may not operate depending on the type of USB equipment that is

used simultaneously.

• Operations are not guaranteed for all system requirements mentioned above.

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In st a llin g t h e USB d rive r

Start the follow ing operation w ithout connecting the USB cable to your

computer.

Connect the USB cable according to “Making the computer recognize the

camcorder.”

If you are using Windows 2000, log in with permission of administrators.

If you are using Windows XP, log in with permission of computer administrators.

(1) Turn on your computer and allow Windows to load.

(2) Insert the supplied CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive of your computer. The

application software starts up. If the screen does not appear, double-click “My

Computer” and then “ImageMixer” (CD-ROM Drive).

(3) Select “Handycam” on the screen.

Click

The title screen appears.

(4) Move the cursor to “USB Driver” and click. This starts USB driver installation.

Click

(5) Follow the on-screen messages to install the USB driver.

(6) Remove the CD-ROM and then restart the computer, following the

instructions on the screen.

Note

If you connect the USB cable before USB driver installation is complete, the USB driver

will not be properly registered. Carry out installation again following the steps on page

194.

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In st a llin g Im a g e Tra n sfe r

Image Transfer enables image data recorded on a “Memory Stick” to be automatically

transferred (copied) to your computer.

If you are using Windows 2000, log in with permission of administrators.

If you are using Windows XP, log in with permission of computer administrators.

(1) Turn on your computer and allow Windows to load.

(2) Insert the supplied CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive of your computer. The

application software starts up.

(3) Select “Handycam” on the screen.

The title screen appears.

(4) Move the cursor to “Image Transfer” and click.

Click

The Install Wizard program starts up and the “Choose Setup Language”

screen appears.

(5) Select the language for installation.

(6) Follow the on-screen messages.

The installation screen disappears when installation is complete.

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In st a llin g Im a g e Mixe r

“ImageMixer Ver.1.5 for Sony” is an application that can capture or edit images, or

create video CDs.

If you are using Windows 2000, log in with permission of administrators.

If you are using Windows XP, log in with permission of computer administrators.

(1) Turn on your computer and allow Windows to load.

(2) Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of your computer.

The application software starts up.

(3) Select “Handycam” on the screen.

The title screen appears.

(4) Move the cursor to “ImageMixer” and click.

Click

The Install Wizard program starts up and the “Choose Setup Language”

screen appears.

(5) Select the language for installation.

(6) Follow the on-screen messages.

The installation screen disappears when installation is complete.

(7) If DirectX 8.0a or later version is not installed on your computer, continue

installation after installing ImageMixer.

Follow the on-screen messages to install DirectX. After installation is complete,

restart your computer.

Note

The title screen is not displayed if the screen size of your computer is set to less than 800

× 600 dots and 256 colors or less. See page 187 about the System requirements.

Memory Mix Album

Once “ImageMixer” is installed, the Memory Mix album is created in “Album” of

“ImageMixer” and sample images are stored in there.

Those sample images can be transferred from the Memory Mix album to a “Memory

Stick” so that they can be used in MEMORY MIX (p. 140).

For details on the operation procedure, refer to the on-line help.

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(1) Connect the AC Adaptor to your camcorder. Set the POWER switch to VCR.

(2) Select USB STREAM in

to ON in the menu settings (p. 221).

(3) Connect the (USB) jack on your camcorder to the USB connector on your

computer using the supplied USB cable.

Your computer recognizes your camcorder, and the Windows Add Hardware

Wizard starts.

(4) Follow the on-screen messages so that the Add Hardware Wizard recognizes

that the USB drivers have been installed. The Add Hardware Wizard starts

three times because three different USB drivers are installed. Be sure to allow

the installation to complete without interrupting it.

(USB) jack

USB connector

Push into the end

USB cable (supplied)

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Vie w in g im a g e s re co rd e d o n a “ Me m o ry St ick”

(1) Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.

(2) Connect the AC Adaptor and set the POWER switch to MEMORY.

(3) Connect the (USB) jack on your camcorder to the USB connector on your

computer using the supplied USB cable.

“USB MODE” appears on the screen of your camcorder. Your computer

recognizes the camcorder, and the Add Hardware Wizard starts.

(USB) jack

USB connector

Push into the end

USB cable (supplied)

(4) Follow the on-screen messages so that the Add Hardware Wizard recognizes

that the USB drivers have been installed. The Add Hardware Wizard starts

two times because two different USB drivers are installed. Be sure to allow

each installation to complete without interrupting them.

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.

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If yo u ca n n o t in st a ll t h e USB d rive r

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.

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ca m co rd e r

Step 1: Uninstall the incorrect USB driver

1 Turn on your computer and allow Windows to load.

2 Connect the AC Adaptor, and set the POWER switch to VCR.

3 Connect the (USB) jack on your camcorder to the USB connector on your

computer using the supplied USB cable.

4 Open your computer’s “Device Manager.”

Window s XP:

Select “Start” t “Control Panel” t “System” t “Hardware” tab and click

the “Device Manager” button.

If there is no “System” inside “Pick a category” after clicking “Control Panel,”

click “Switch to classic view” instead.

Window s 2000:

Select “My Computer” t “Control Panel” t “System” t “Hardware” tab

and click the “Device Manager” button.

Window s 98SE/Window s Me:

Select “My Computer” t “Control Panel” t “System,” and click “Device

Manager.”

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5 Select and delete the underlined devices.

Window s 98SE

Window s Me

Window s 2000

Window s XP

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6 Turn the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) on your camcorder, and then

disconnect the USB cable.

7 Restart your computer.

Step 2: Install the USB driver on the supplied CD-ROM

Perform the entire procedure described in “Installing the USB driver” on page 189.

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Step 1: Uninstall the incorrect USB driver

1 Turn on your computer and allow Windows to load.

2 Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.

3 Connect the AC Adaptor, and set the POWER switch to MEMORY.

4 Connect the (USB) jack on your camcorder to the USB connector on your

computer using the supplied USB cable.

5 Open your computer’s “Device Manager.”

Window s XP:

Select “Start” t “Control Panel” t “System” t “Hardware” tab and click

the “Device Manager” button.

If there is no “System” inside “Pick a category” after clicking “Control Panel,”

click “Switch to classic view” instead.

Window s 2000:

Select “My Computer” t “Control Panel” t “System” t “Hardware” tab,

and click the “Device Manager” button.

Other OS:

Select “My Computer” t “Control Panel” t “System,” and click “Device

Manager.”

6 Select “Other devices.”

Select the device prefixed with the “?” mark and delete.

Ex: (?)Sony Handycam

7 Turn the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) on your camcorder, and then

disconnect the USB cable.

8 Restart your computer.

Step 2: Install the USB driver on the supplied CD-ROM

Perform the entire procedure described in “Installing the USB driver” on page 189.

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co m p u t e r – USB St re a m in g

Ca p t u rin g im a g e s w it h Im a g e Mixe r

You need to install the USB driver and ImageMixer to view images recorded on a tape

with your computer (p. 189, 191).

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(1) Turn on your computer and allow Windows to load.

(2) Connect the AC Adaptor, and insert a tape into your camcorder.

(3) Set the POWER switch to VCR.

Select USB STREAM in

to ON in the menu settings (p. 221).

(4) Select “Start” t “Program” t “PIXELA” t “ImageMixer” t “ImageMixer

Ver.1.5 for Sony.”

The “ImageMixer Ver.1.5 for Sony” startup screen appears on your computer.

The title screen is displayed.

(5) Click

on the screen.

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(6) Select

Monitor window

(7) Connect the USB connector on your computer to the (USB) jack on your

camcorder using the supplied USB cable.

(USB) jack

USB connector

Push into the end

USB cable (supplied)

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(8) Press N to start playback.

You can control video operations with the buttons on the screen.

The picture appears in the monitor windows on your computer.

Monitor window

Video control

buttons

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(1) Follow the steps (1), (2) on page 197.

(2) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA.

Select USB STREAM in

to ON in the menu settings (p. 221).

(3) Follow the steps (4) to (7) on pages 197 and 198.

The picture from your camcorder appears in the monitor window on your

computer.

Ca p t u rin g st ill im a g e s

Monitor window

Thumbnail list window

(1) Select

(2) Looking at the monitor window, move the cursor to

point you want to capture.

and click it at the

The still image on the screen is captured.

Captured images are displayed in the thumbnail list window.

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Ca p t u rin g m o vin g p ict u re s

Thumbnail list window

Monitor window

Video control buttons

(1) Select

(2) Look at the monitor window and click on

you want to capture. changes to

(3) Look at the monitor window and click on

at the first scene of the movie

at the last scene you want to

capture. The captured images appear in the thumbnail list window.

To clo se “ Im a g e Mixe r”

Click

in the upper right corner of the screen.

Notes

• When you view images on your computer with the USB connection, the following

may occur. This is not a malfunction:

– The image shakes up and down.

– Some images are not displayed correctly due to noise, etc.

– Some images are displayed with the cracking noise.

– Images of different color systems to that of your camcorder are not displayed

correctly.

• When your camcorder is in the standby mode with a cassette inserted, it turns off

automatically after three minutes.

• We recommend setting DEMO MODE to OFF in the menu settings when your

camcorder is in the standby mode, and no cassette is inserted.

• Indicators on the screen do not appear on images that are captured into your

computer.

• You cannot carry out any “Memory Stick” operations during the USB Streaming.

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If 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. Reinstall the USB driver

following the procedure on page 194.

If any trouble occurs

Close all running applications, then restart your computer.

Carry out the follow ing operations after quitting the application:

– Disconnect the USB cable.

– Set the POWER switch to another position or OFF (CHG) on your camcorder.

Se e in g t h e o n -lin e h e lp (o p e ra t in g in st ru ct io n s) o f Im a g e Mixe r

A “ImageMixer Ver.1.5 for Sony” on-line help site is available where you can find

detailed operating information.

(1) Click the

button located in the upper-right corner of the screen.

The ImageMixer’s Manual screen appears.

(2) You can find the information you need from the list of contents.

To exit on-line help

Click the

button in the top right corner of the screen.

If you have any questions about ImageMixer

“ImageMixer Ver.1.5 for Sony” is the product of PIXELA corporation. For more

information, refer to the instruction manual of the CD-ROM supplied with your

camcorder.

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The image data recorded on a “Memory Stick” is automatically transferred (copied) to

your computer with Image Transfer. You can also view images with ImageMixer.

(1) Turn on your computer and allow Windows to load.

(2) Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder, and connect the AC Adaptor to

your camcorder.

(3) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY.

(4) Connect the (USB) jack on your camcorder to the USB connector on your

computer using the supplied USB cable.

(5) Image Transfer automatically starts up and the transfer of image data begins.

(6) ImageMixer automatically starts up, enabling you to view the copied image.

Import button

(7) Select an album and the image, then press the import button.

The image is added in your album, and you can edit the image.

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Before operation

An application such as Windows Media Player must be installed to play back moving

pictures in Windows environment.

(1) Turn on your computer and allow Windows to load.

(2) Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder, and connect the AC Adaptor to

your camcorder.

(3) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY.

(4) Connect the (USB) jack on your camcorder to the USB connector on your

computer using the supplied USB cable.

“USB MODE” appears on the LCD screen of your camcorder.

(USB) jack

USB connector

Push into the end

USB cable (supplied)

(5) Open “My Computer” on Windows and double-click the newly recognized

drive (e.g. “Removable Disk (F:)”).

The folders inside the “Memory Stick” are displayed.

(6) Double-click the desired image file from the folder in this order.

“Dcim” folder t “sssmsdcf” folder * t Image file *

For the detailed folder and file name, see “Image file storage destinations and

image files” (p. 204).

* sss stands for any number (within the range) from 101 to 999.

Copying a moving picture 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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Im a g e file st o ra g e d e st in a t io n s a n d im a g e file s

Image files recorded with your camcorder are grouped in folders described below.

The meanings of the file names are as follows. ssss stands for any number within

the range from 0001 to 9999.

Exa m p le : Fo r Win d o w s Me u se rs

(Th e d rive re co g n izin g yo u r ca m co rd e r is [F:].)

Folder containing image files recorded using

other camcorders w ithout the folder creation

function (for playback only)

Folder containing image files recorded w ith your

camcorder

When no new folders have been created, this is

only “101MSDCF”

Folder containing moving picture data recorded

using other camcorders w ithout the folder

creation function (for playback only)

Folder

101MSDCF

(up to 999MSDCF)

File

Meaning

Still image file

Moving picture file

DSC0ssss.JPG

MOV0ssss.MPG

Disco n n e ct t h e USB ca b le a n d re m o ve t h e “ Me m o ry St ick” o r se t

t h e POWER sw it ch t o OFF (CHG)

For Window s 2000, Window s Me, Window s XP users

(1) Move the cursor to the

“Unplug or Eject Hardware” on the Task Tray and

click to cancel the applicable drive.

(2) After the “Safe to remove” message appears, disconnect the USB cable and

eject the “Memory Stick” or set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG).

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co m p u t e r u sin g t h e USB ca b le

Wh e n co n n e ct in g t o a co m p u t e r u sin g t h e USB ca b le

You must install a USB driver onto your computer in order to connect the camcorder to

the computer’s USB connector. The USB driver can be found on the CD-ROM supplied,

along with the application software required for viewing images.

Syst e m re q u ire m e n t s

OS:

Mac OS 8.5.1/ 8.6/ 9.0/ 9.1/ 9.2 or Mac OS X (v10.0/ v10.1)

Standard installation is required.

However, note that upgrade 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

Others:

The USB connector must be provided as standard.

QuickTime 3.0 or later must be installed to play back moving pictures.

Notes

• Operations are not guaranteed for the Macintosh environment if you connect two or

more USB equipment to a single computer at the same time, or when using a hub.

• Some equipment may not operate depending on the type of USB equipment that is

used simultaneously.

• Operations are not guaranteed for all the recommended computer environments

mentioned above.

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In st a llin g t h e USB d rive r

For Mac OS 9.1/9.2/Mac OS X (v10.0/v10.1)

The USB driver does not have to be installed. Your camcorder is automatically

recognized as a drive just by connecting it to your Mac using the USB cable.

For Mac OS 8.5.1/8.6/9.0 users

Do not connect the USB cable to your computer before installation of the USB

driver is completed.

(1) Turn on your computer and allow the Mac OS to load.

(2) Insert the supplied CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive of your computer.

The application software screen appears.

(3) Select “Handycam” on the screen.

The title screen appears.

(4) Click “USB Driver” to open the folder containing the six files related to

“Driver.”

Click

(5) Select the following two files, and drag and drop them into the System Folder.

• Sony Camcorder USB Driver

• Sony Camcorder USB Shim

(6) When the message appears, click “OK.”

The USB driver is installed on your computer.

(7) Remove the CD-ROM from the computer.

(8) Restart your computer.

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Before operation

• You need to install the USB driver to view a “Memory Stick” images on your

computer (p. 206).

• QuickTime 3.0 or later must be installed to play back moving pictures.

(1) Turn on your computer and allow Mac OS to load.

(2) Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder, and connect the AC Adaptor to

your camcorder.

(3) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY.

(4) Connect the (USB) jack on your camcorder with the USB jack on your

computer using the supplied USB cable.

“USB MODE” appears on the screen of your camcorder.

(5) Double-click the “Memory Stick” icon on the desktop.

The folders inside the “Memory Stick” are displayed.

(6) Double-click the desired image file from the folder in this order.

“Dcim” folder t “sssmsdcf” folder * t Image file *

* sss stands for any number (within the range) from 101 to 999.

Copying a moving picture 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.

Disco n n e ct t h e USB ca b le a n d re m o ve t h e “ Me m o ry St ick” o r se t

t h e POWER sw it ch t o OFF (CHG)

(1) Close all running applications.

Make sure that the access lamp of your camcorder is not lit.

(2) Drag the “Memory Stick” icon into the “Trash.” Alternatively, select the

“Memory Stick” icon by clicking it, and then select “Eject disk” from the

“Special” menu at the top left of the screen.

(3) Unplug the USB cable or eject the “Memory Stick.” Set the POWER switch of

your camcorder to OFF (CHG).

For Mac OS X (v10.0) users

Shut down your computer, then unplug the USB cable, eject the “Memory Stick” or set

the POWER switch to OFF (CHG).

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You can capture images and sound from an analog video unit on your computer which

has the i.LINK connector by transmitting data via 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 MENU to display the menu settings.

(3) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to set A/ V t DV OUT in

to ON (p. 214).

(4) Start playback on the analog video unit.

(5) Start procedures for capturing images and sound on your computer.

The operation procedures depend on your computer and the software you are

using.

For details on how to capture images, refer to the operating instructions of

your computer and the software you are using.

S VIDEO

AUDIO/VIDEO

VCR

i.LINK

OUT

S VIDEO

VIDEO

Yellow

i.LINK cable

(optional)

AUDIO

A/ V connecting

cable (supplied)

White

Red

is marked on

this side.

: Signal flow

Aft e r ca p t u rin g im a g e s a n d so u n d

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

unit.

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Notes

• You need the software and computer that support the exchange of digital video

signals.

• Depending on the state of the analog video signals, your computer may not be able to

output images correctly when you convert analog video signals into digital video

signals via your camcorder.

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

include copyright protection signals such as the ID-2 system.

If your computer has a USB jack

You can connect your camcorder to your computer using the USB cable supplied with

your camcorder. Note, however, that the image may flicker.

If your VCR has an S video jack

Pictures can be reproduced more faithfully by using an S video cable (optional).

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.

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Ch a n g in g t h e m e n u se t t in g s

To change the mode settings in the menu settings, select the menu items with the SEL/

PUSH EXEC dial. The default settings can be partially changed. First, select the icon,

then the menu item and then the mode.

(1) In CAMERA, VCR/ PLAYER or MEMORY mode, press MENU to display the

menu settings.*

(2) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired icon, then press the dial to

set.

(3) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired item, then press the dial to

set.

(4) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired mode, and press the dial

to set.

(5) If you want to change other items, select

RETURN and press the dial, then

repeat steps from (2) to (4).

For details, see “Selecting the mode setting of each item” (p. 211).

CAMERA

MANUAL SET

PROGRAM AE

EFFECT

FLASH MODE

AUTO SHTR

[

]

MENU : END

TAPE SET

REC MODE

AUDIO MODE

REMAIN

FRAME REC

INT. REC

TAPE SET

REC MODE SP

AUDIO MODE

REMAIN

FRAME REC

INT. REC

RETURN

VCR/PLAYER*

MANUAL SET

EFFECT

[

]

[

]

MENU : END

[

]

MENU : END

TAPE SET

REC MODE

AUDIO MODE

REMAIN

FRAME REC ON

INT. REC

RETURN

TAPE SET

REC MODE

AUDIO MODE

REMAIN

FRAME REC

INT. REC

RETURN

MEMORY

AUTO

MANUAL SET

PROGRAM AE

FLASH MODE

AUTO SHTR

[

]

[

]

MENU : END

[

]

MENU : END

TAPE SET

REC MODE

AUDIO MODE

REMAIN

FRAME REC ON

INT. REC

RETURN

TAPE SET

REC MODE

AUDIO MODE

REMAIN

AUTO

FRAME REC

INT. REC

RETURN

[

]

[

]

MENU : END

* Modes on the POWER switch vary depending on models (p. 16).

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To m a ke t h e m e n u d isp la y d isa p p e a r

Press MENU.

Menu items are displayed as the follow ing icons:

MANUAL SET

CAMERA SET

VCR SET

PLAYER SET

LCD SET

MEM SET 1

MEM SET 2

TAPE SET

SETUP MENU

OTHERS

Depending on your camcorder model

The menu display may be different from that in this illustration.

Se le ct in g t h e m o d e se t t in g o f e a ch it e m z is the default setting.

Menu items differ depending on the position of the POWER switch.

The screen shows only the items you can operate at the moment.

POWER

sw itch *

Mode

Meaning

Icon/item

MANUAL SET

—

To suit your specific shooting requirement

(p. 68).

CAMERA

MEMORY

PROGRAM AE

To add special effects, like those in films or on

TV, to images (p. 64).

CAMERA

P EFFECT

(in recording)

—

To add special effects, like those in films or on

TV, to images (p. 83).

VCR

P EFFECT

(in playback) *

—

To add special effects using the various digital

functions (p. 65, 85).

VCR

CAMERA

D EFFECT *

z ON

To fire the flash (optional) regardless of the

brightness of the surroundings.

CAMERA

MEMORY

FLASH MODE *

AUTO

To fire the flash automatically.

z ON

To automatically activate the electronic shutter

when shooting in bright conditions.

CAMERA

MEMORY

AUTO SHTR *

OFF

To not automatically activate the electronic

shutter even when shooting in bright conditions.

* Modes on the POWER switch vary depending on models (p. 16).

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Notes on FLASH MODE *

• You cannot adjust FLASH MODE if the external flash (optional) is not compatible

with the FLASH MODE.

• You cannot adjust FLASH MODE if the external flash (optional) is not connected.

Note on AUTO SHTR *

The Auto Shutter function electronically adjusts the shutter speed.

* Modes on the POWER switch vary depending on models (p. 16).

POWER

sw itch *

Icon/item

CAMERA SET

Mode

Meaning

SELFTIMER *

z OFF

To not use the self-timer function.

CAMERA

MEMORY

To use the self-timer function (p. 41, 55, 135,

149).

D ZOOM

z OFF

40×

To deactivate the digital zoom. Up to 20× zoom

CAMERA

is performed.

To activate the digital zoom. More than 20× to

40× zoom is performed digitally (p. 34).

560×

z OFF

40×

To activate the digital zoom. More than 20× to

560× zoom is performed digitally (p. 34).

To deactivate the digital zoom. Up to 20× zoom

is performed.

CAMERA

MEMORY

To activate the digital zoom. More than 20× to

40× zoom is performed digitally (p. 34).

700×

To activate the digital zoom. More than 20× to

700× zoom is performed digitally (p. 34).

16:9WIDE

z OFF

—

CAMERA

To record a 16:9 wide picture (p. 58).

—

z OFF

CINEMA

16:9FULL

To record in the CINEMA mode (p. 59).

To record in the 16:9FULL mode.

* Modes on the POWER switch vary depending on models (p. 16).

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POWER

sw itch *

Icon/item

CAMERA SET

Mode

Meaning

STEADYSHOT * z ON

To compensate for camera-shake.

CAMERA

MEMORY

OFF

To cancel the SteadyShot function. Natural

pictures are produced when shooting a

stationary subject with a tripod.

N.S.LIGHT

z ON

To use the NightShot Light function (p. 39).

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 on the screen. Your camcorder prevents

excessive compensation for camera-shake.

* Modes on the POWER switch vary depending on models (p. 16).

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POWER

sw itch *

Icon/item

VCR SET

PLAYER SET

Mode

Meaning

z STEREO

HiFi SOUND *

To play back a stereo tape or dual sound track

tape with main and sub sound (p. 238).

VCR

To play back a stereo tape with the left sound or

a dual sound track tape with main sound.

To play back a stereo tape with the right sound

or a dual sound track tape with sub sound.

z OFF

EDIT *

—

PLAYER

To minimize picture deterioration when editing.

To correct jitter.

4) 5)

z ON

OFF

TBC * *

VCR/

PLAYER

To not correct jitter. Set TBC to OFF when

playing back a tape on which you have dubbed

over and recorded the signal of a TV game or

similar machine.

TBC stands for “Time Base Corrector.”

4) 5)

z ON

DNR * *

To reduce picture noise.

VCR/

PLAYER

OFF

To reduce a conspicuous afterimage when the

picture has a lot of movement.

DNR stands for “Digital Noise Reduction.”

—

AUDIO MIX *

To adjust the balance between the stereo 1 and

stereo 2.

VCR

ST1

ST2

z OFF

A/V t

To output digital images and sound in analog

format using your camcorder.

DV OUT *

To output analog images and sound in digital

format using your camcorder (p. 208).

* Modes on the POWER switch vary depending on models (p. 16).

* When you play back tapes recorded in the Hi8

/ standard 8 mm system only

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POWER

sw itch *

Icon/item

VCR SET

Mode

Meaning

PLAYER SET

To automatically select the system (Hi8

z AUTO

PB MODE *

VCR

standard 8 mm or Digital8 ) that was used

to record on the tape, and play back the tape.

To play back a tape that was recorded in the

Hi8

/ standard 8 mm system when your

camcorder does not automatically distinguish

the recording system.

After five minutes of removing the pow er source

The HiFi SOUND * , EDIT * and AUDIO MIX * items are returned to their default

settings.

Notes on AUDIO MIX *

• You can adjust the balance only for tapes recorded in the Digital8 system.

• When playing back a tape recorded in the 16-bit mode, you cannot adjust the balance.

Note on PB MODE *

The mode will return to the default setting when:

– you remove the power source.

– you turn the POWER switch.

* Modes on the POWER switch vary depending on models (p. 16).

* When you play back tapes recorded in the Hi8

/ standard 8 mm system only

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POWER

Icon/item

LCD SET

Mode

Meaning

sw itch *

LCD BRIGHT

—

To adjust the brightness on the LCD screen with VCR/

the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial.

PLAYER

CAMERA

MEMORY

To darken

To lighten

LCD B.L.

z BRT NORMAL To set the brightness of the LCD screen

VCR/

backlight to normal.

PLAYER

CAMERA

MEMORY

BRIGHT

—

To brighten the LCD screen backlight.

LCD COLOR

To adjust the color on the LCD screen, turning

the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the

following bar.

VCR/

PLAYER

CAMERA

MEMORY

To get low-

intensity

To get high-

intensity

Notes on LCD B.L.

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

recording.

• When you use power sources other than the battery pack, BRIGHT is automatically

selected.

Even if you adjust LCD BRIGHT, LCD B.L., LCD COLOR

The recorded picture will not be affected.

* Modes on the POWER switch vary depending on models (p. 16).

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POWER

sw itch

Icon/item

MEM SET 1

Mode

Meaning

STILL SET

QUALITY

z FINE

To record still images in fine image quality

mode (p. 128).

VCR

MEMORY

STANDARD

To record still images in standard image quality

mode.

FLD/FRAME z FIELD

To record moving subjects correcting jitter

(p. 132).

MEMORY

FRAME

To record stationary subjects in high quality.

MOVIE SET

IMAGESIZE

z 320 × 240

To record moving pictures in 320 × 240 size

(p. 130).

VCR

MEMORY

160 × 112

To record moving pictures in 160 × 112 size.

REMAIN

z AUTO

To display the remaining capacity of the

“Memory Stick” in the following cases:

• For five seconds after you set the POWER

switch to VCR or MEMORY.

VCR

MEMORY

• For five seconds after inserting a “Memory

Stick” into your camcorder.

• When the capacity of the “Memory Stick” is

less than a few minutes in MEMORY mode.

• For five seconds after you start recording a

moving picture.

• For five seconds after you stop recording a

moving picture.

To always display the remaining capacity of the

“Memory Stick.”

NEW FOLDER

z ADD

RETURN

—

To create a new folder (p. 160).

To cancel creating a new folder.

MEMORY

REC FOLDER

FILE NO.

To select a folder in which images are recorded

(p. 162).

MEMORY

VCR

z SERIES

To assign numbers to files in sequence even if

the “Memory Stick” is changed. However, when MEMORY

a new folder is created or the recording folder is

changed, the file number sequence is reset.

RESET

To reset the file numbering each time the

“Memory Stick” is changed.

PRINT MARK

PROTECT

To write a print mark on recorded still images

you want to print out later (p. 180).

VCR

MEMORY

z OFF

To cancel print marks on still images.

To protect selected images against accidental

erasure (p. 176).

VCR

MEMORY

z OFF

To not protect images.

PB FOLDER

—

To select a folder that contains images to be

played back (p. 169).

MEMORY

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POWER

sw itch

Icon/item

MEM SET 2

Mode

Meaning

SLIDE SHOW

INT.R -STL

DELETE ALL

FORMAT

RETURN

z ALL FILES

To cancel the slide show.

MEMORY

To play back all images in the “Memory Stick”

continuously (p. 174).

FOLDER sss * To play back all images in the current PB folder

continuously.

To activate the interval photo recording function MEMORY

(p. 154).

z OFF

To deactivate the interval photo recording

function.

SET

To set INTERVAL for interval photo recording.

z RETURN

ALL FILES

To cancel deleting all images.

MEMORY

To delete all unprotected images in the

“Memory Stick” (p. 178).

FOLDER sss * To delete all unprotected images in the current

PB folder.

z RETURN

To cancel formatting.

To format an inserted “Memory Stick.”

Formatting erases all information on a

“Memory Stick.”

1. Select FORMAT with the SEL/ PUSH EXEC

dial, then press the dial.

2. Select OK with the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial,

then press the dial.

3. After EXECUTE appears, press the SEL/

PUSH EXEC dial. The FORMATTING

indicator flashes during formatting. The

COMPLETE indicator appears when

formatting is finished.

Notes on formatting

• Formatting erases all folders.

• Formatting erases all images even if they are protected.

• The supplied “Memory Stick” has been formatted at factory. Formatting the “Memory

Stick” on your camcorder is not required.*

• Do not do any of the following while the FORMATTING indicator is displayed:

– Switch the POWER switch

– Operate buttons

– Eject the “Memory Stick”

– Remove the power source

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

is set to LOCK.

• Format the “Memory Stick” when “

FORMAT ERROR” is displayed.

* sss stands for the folder number.

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POWER

sw itch *

Icon/item

TAPE SET

REC MODE

Mode

Meaning

z SP

To record in the SP (Standard Play) mode.

VCR

CAMERA

To increase the recording time to 1.5 * / 2 *

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 (one stereo sound

with high quality).

ORC TO SET *

—

To automatically adjust the recording condition

to get the best possible recording. Press START/

STOP to start adjustment. Your camcorder takes

about 10 seconds to check the tape condition

and then returns to the standby mode.

CAMERA

ORC stands for “Optimizing the Recording Condition.”

q REMAIN

z AUTO

To display the remaining tape bar:

• For about eight seconds after your camcorder

is turned on and calculates the remaining

amount of tape.

VCR/

PLAYER

CAMERA

• For about eight seconds after a cassette is

inserted and your camcorder calculates the

remaining amount of tape.

• For about eight seconds after N is pressed in

VCR/ PLAYER mode.

• For about eight seconds after DISPLAY is

pressed to display the screen indicators.

• For the period of tape rewinding, forwarding

or picture search in VCR/ PLAYER mode.

z OFF

To always display the remaining tape bar.

To deactivate the frame recording.

FRAME REC *

CAMERA

To activate the frame recording (p. 74).

INT. REC *

To activate the interval recording function

(p. 72).

z OFF

To deactivate the interval recording function.

SET

To set INTERVAL and REC TIME for interval

recording.

* Modes on the POWER switch vary depending on models (p. 16).

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Notes on the LP mode

• When you record a tape in the LP mode on your camcorder, we recommend playing

back the tape on your camcorder. When you playback the tape recorded on another

camcorder or VCR, noise may occur in images or sounds.

• When you record in the LP mode, we recommend using a Sony cassette so that you

can get the most out of your camcorder.

• 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.*

• Noise may occur also when you play back on your camcorder tapes recorded in the

LP mode on another camcorder or VCR.*

• When you record a tape in the LP mode on your camcorder, recording is carried out in

the standard 8 mm system.*

Note on AUDIO MODE *

When playing back a tape recorded in the 16-bit mode, you cannot adjust the balance in

AUDIO MIX.

Note on dubbing a tape to another VCR *

You cannot select AUDIO MODE for tapes recorded in the Digital8 system. You,

however, can select AUDIO MODE when you dub tapes recorded in the Hi8

standard 8 mm system to another VCR using the i.LINK cable.

Notes on ORC setting *

• Each time you eject the cassette, the ORC setting will be canceled. If necessary, set the

setting.

• You cannot use this setting on a tape with the red mark on the cassette exposed.

(i. e. the tape is write-protected)

• When you set ORC TO SET, a non-recorded section of about 0.1 seconds appears on

the tape. However, note that this non-recorded section disappears from the tape when

you continue recording from this section.

• To check if you have already set the ORC setting, select ORC TO SET in the menu

settings. “ORC ON” is displayed if ORC TO SET is already set.

* Modes on the POWER switch vary depending on models (p. 16).

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POWER

sw itch *

Icon/item

SETUP MENU

CLOCK SET

Mode

Meaning

—

z ON

OFF

To set the date or time (p. 26).

CAMERA

MEMORY

AUTO DATE *

To record the date for 10 seconds after recording CAMERA

has started.

To cancel the auto date function.

USB STREAM * z OFF

To deactivate the USB Streaming function.

To activate the USB Streaming function.

To display selected menu items in normal size.

VCR

CAMERA

LTR SIZE

z NORMAL

VCR/

PLAYER

CAMERA

MEMORY

2×

To display selected menu items at twice the

normal size.

LANGUAGE

z ENGLISH

To display the information indicators in English. VCR/

PLAYER

CAMERA

MEMORY

FRANÇAIS

To display the some of the information

indicators in French.

ESPAÑOL

To display the some of the information

indicators in Spanish.

PORTUGUÊS To display the some of the information

indicators in Portuguese.

To display the some of the information

indicators in Chinese.

To display the some of the information

indicators in Korean.

DEMO MODE

z ON

OFF

To make the demonstration appear.

To cancel the demonstration mode.

CAMERA

Notes on DEMO MODE

• You cannot select DEMO MODE when a “Memory Stick” is inserted in your

camcorder.*

• You cannot select DEMO MODE when a cassette is inserted in your camcorder.

• The DEMO MODE default setting is STBY (Standby), 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 “Memory Stick”* or a cassette, set the POWER

switch to anything 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 to OFF (CHG), and return the POWER switch to CAMERA.

• When NIGHTSHOT is set to ON, “NIGHTSHOT” appears on the screen and you

cannot select DEMO MODE in the menu settings.

* Modes on the POWER switch vary depending on models (p. 16).

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POWER

sw itch *

Icon/item

OTHERS

Mode

Meaning

DATA CODE *

z DATE/ CAM

To display date, time and recording data during VCR

playback.

MEMORY

DATE

To display date and time during playback.

WORLD TIME

—

To set the clock to the local time.

CAMERA

MEMORY

Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to set a time

difference. The clock changes by the time

difference you set here. If you set the time

difference to 0, the clock returns to the originally

set time.

BEEP

z MELODY

To output the melody when you start/ stop

recording or when an unusual condition occurs

on your camcorder.

VCR/

PLAYER

CAMERA

MEMORY

NORMAL

OFF

To output the beep instead of the melody.

To cancel all sound including shutter sound.

COMMANDER

z ON

To activate the Remote Commander supplied

with your camcorder.

VCR/

PLAYER

CAMERA

MEMORY

OFF

To deactivate the Remote Commander to avoid

erroneous remote control operation caused by

other VCR’s remote control.

DISPLAY

z LCD

V-OUT/ LCD

z ON

To show the display on the LCD screen and in

the viewfinder.

VCR/

PLAYER

CAMERA

MEMORY

To show the display on the TV screen, LCD

screen and in the viewfinder.

REC LAMP

To light up the camera recording lamp at the

front of your camcorder.

CAMERA

MEMORY

OFF

To turn the camera recording lamp off so that

the person is not aware of the recording.

* Modes on the POWER switch vary depending on models (p. 16).

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POWER

sw itch *

Icon/item

OTHERS

VIDEO EDIT

Mode

Meaning

z RETURN

To cancel video editing.

VCR

TAPE

To make a program and perform video editing

(p. 106).

MEMORY

To make a program and perform MPEG editing

(p. 156).

—

To make a program and perform video editing

(p. 106).

VCR

Note *

If you press DISPLAY with DISPLAY set to V-OUT/ LCD in the menu settings, the

picture from a TV or VCR will not appear on the screen even when your camcorder is

connected to outputs on the TV or VCR. (Except when your camcorder is connected

with the i.LINK cable)

After five minutes of removing the pow er source *

The COMMANDER item returns to their default settings.

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 that you

set REC LAMP to OFF.

* Modes on the POWER switch vary depending on models (p. 16).

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Typ e s o f t ro u b le a n d h o w t o co rre ct

t ro u b le

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 or local authorized Sony service facility. If “C:ss:ss”

appears on the screen, the self-diagnosis display function has worked. See page 232.

In t h e re co rd in g m o d e

Symptom

Cause and/or Corrective Action

START/ STOP does not operate.

• The POWER switch is not set to CAMERA.

c Set it to CAMERA (p. 30).

• The tape has run out.

c Rewind the cassette or insert a new one (p. 28, 45).

• The write-protect tab is set to expose the red mark.

c Use a new tape or slide the tab (p. 29).

• The tape is stuck to the drum (moisture condensation).

c Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at

least one hour to acclimatize (p. 247).

The power goes off.

• While being operated in CAMERA mode, your camcorder

has been in the standby mode for more than three

minutes * / five minutes * .

c Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) and then to

CAMERA again (p. 30).

• The battery pack is dead or nearly dead.

c Install a charged battery pack (p. 18, 19).

The image on the viewfinder screen

is not clear.

• The viewfinder lens is not adjusted.

c Adjust the viewfinder lens (p. 35).

The SteadyShot function does not

work.*

• STEADYSHOT is set to OFF in the menu settings.

c Set it to ON (p. 213).

• 16:9WIDE is set to ON in the menu settings.*

c Set it to OFF (p. 212).

• 16:9WIDE is set to 16:9FULL.*

c Set it to OFF (p. 212).

The autofocusing function does not

work.

• The setting is the manual focus mode.

c Set the autofocus mode (p. 71).

• Shooting conditions are not suitable for autofocus.

c Adjust to focus manually (p. 71).

The x indicator flashes in the

• The video heads may be dirty.

viewfinder.

c Clean the heads using the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning

cassette (optional) (p. 248).

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Symptom

Cause and/or Corrective Action

The picture does not appear in the

viewfinder.

• The LCD panel is open.

c Close the LCD panel when you do not record using the

LCD screen (p. 32).

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.

• The smear phenomenon is occurring. This is not a

malfunction.

Some tiny white, red, blue or green

spots appear on the screen.*

• Slow shutter, Super NightShot or Color Slow Shutter

mode is activated. This is not a malfunction.

An unknown picture is displayed on

the screen.

• If 10 minutes passes after you set the POWER switch to

CAMERA or DEMO MODE is set to ON in the menu

settings without a “Memory Stick” *⁴⁾or a cassette

inserted, your camcorder automatically starts the

demonstration.

c Insert a “Memory Stick” *⁴⁾or a cassette and the

demonstration stops.

You can also cancel DEMO MODE (p. 221).

The picture is recorded in incorrect or • NIGHTSHOT is set to ON.

unnatural colors.

c Set it to OFF (p. 39).

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. 39).

• The backlight function is active.

c Deactivate the backlight function (p. 38).

The shutter does not sound.*

• BEEP is set to OFF in the menu settings.

c Set it to MELODY or NORMAL (p. 222).

A horizontal black band appears

when shooting a TV screen or a

computer screen.*

• Set STEADYSHOT to OFF in the menu settings (p. 213).

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.

• AUTO is selected in FLASH MODE in the menu settings

while recording in a bright place.

c Set it to ON (p. 211).

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In t h e p la yb a ck m o d e

Symptom

Cause and/or Corrective Action

The picture does not appear on the

screen when playing back a tape.*

• The tape is recorded in the Hi8

system.

/ Standard 8 mm

The tape does not move when a

video control button is pressed.

• The POWER switch is set to MEMORY, CAMERA or OFF

(CHG).*²⁾

c Set it to VCR/ PLAYER *²⁾(p. 45).

The playback button does not work.

• The cassette has run out of tape.

c Rewind the tape (p. 45).

There are horizontal lines on the

picture.

• The television’s video channel is not adjusted correctly.

c Adjust it *³⁾(p. 51).

The playback picture is not clear or

does not appear.

• EDIT is set to ON in the menu settings.

c Set it to OFF *³⁾(p. 214).

• The video head may be dirty.

c Clean the heads using the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning

cassette (optional) (p. 248).

No sound or only a low sound is

heard when playing back a tape.

• The stereo tape is played back with HiFi SOUND set to 2

in the menu settings.*

c Set it to STEREO (p. 214).

• The volume is turned to minimum.

c Press VOLUME + (p. 45).

• AUDIO MIX is set to the ST2 side in the menu settings.*

c Adjust AUDIO MIX (p. 214).

The date search does not work

correctly.*

• The tape has a blank portion between recorded portions

(p. 90).

The picture which is recorded in the

• PB MODE is set to

c Set it to AUTO (p. 215).

c Set PB MODE to

in the menu settings.

Digital8

The tape which is recorded in the

Hi8 / standard 8 mm system

is not played back correctly.*

system is not played back.*

in the menu settings (p. 215).

“PAL” is displayed on the screen.*

• The TV color system recorded on the tape is different from

that of your camcorder.

* Modes on the POWER switch vary depending on models (p. 16).

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In t h e re co rd in g a n d p la yb a ck m o d e s

Symptom

Cause and/or Corrective Action

Your camcorder does not function

even when the POWER switch is set

to a position other than OFF (CHG).

• The battery pack is not installed, or is dead or nearly dead.

c Install a charged battery pack (p. 18, 19).

• The AC Adaptor is not connected to a wall outlet.

c Connect the AC Adaptor to a wall outlet (p. 24).

The end search function does not

work.

• The tape was ejected after recording.

• You have not recorded on the new cassette yet.

The end search function does not

work correctly.

• The tape has a blank portion at the beginning or midway.

The battery pack is quickly

discharged.

• The operating temperature is too low.

• The battery pack is not charged enough.

c Charge the battery pack fully again (p. 19).

• The battery pack is completely dead, and cannot be

recharged.

c Replace with a new battery pack (p. 18).

The remaining battery time indicator • You have used the battery pack in an extremely hot or

does not indicate the correct time.

cold environment for a long time.

• The battery pack is completely dead, and cannot be

recharged.

c Replace with a new battery pack (p. 18).

• The battery is dead.

c Use a fully charged battery pack (p. 18, 19).

• A deviation has occurred in the remaining battery time.

c Charge the battery pack fully so that the remaining

battery time indicator indicates correct time (p. 19).

The power goes off although the

remaining battery time indicator

indicates that the battery pack has

enough power to operate.

• A deviation has occurred in the remaining battery time.

c Charge the battery pack fully so that the remaining

battery time indicator indicates correct time (p. 19).

The cassette cannot be removed from • The power source is disconnected.

the holder.

c Connect it firmly (p. 18, 24).

• The battery is dead.

c Use a charged battery pack (p. 18, 19).

The % and Z indicators flash and no

functions except for cassette ejection

work.

• Moisture condensation has occurred.

c Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at

least one hour to acclimatize (p. 247).

The 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.

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Wh e n o p e ra t in g u sin g t h e “ Me m o ry St ick”

Symptom

Cause and/or Corrective Action

• The POWER switch is not set to MEMORY.

c Set it to MEMORY (p. 132).

The “Memory Stick” does not

function.

• The “Memory Stick” is not inserted.

c Insert a “Memory Stick” (p. 127).

• The “Memory Stick” is full.

Recording does not function.

c Delete unnecessary images and record again (p. 177).

• The “Memory Stick” formatted incorrectly is inserted.

c Format the “Memory Stick” on your camcorder or use

another “Memory Stick” (p. 127, 218).

• The write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to

LOCK.

c Release the lock (p. 240).

• The image is protected.

An image cannot be deleted.

c Cancel image protection (p. 176).

• The write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to

LOCK.

c Release the lock (p. 240).

• The write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to

You cannot format a “Memory

LOCK.

Stick.”

c Release the lock (p. 240).

• The write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to

LOCK.

Deleting all the images cannot be

carried out.

c Release the lock (p. 240).

• The write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to

LOCK.

You cannot protect an image.

c Release the lock (p. 240).

• The image to protect is not played back.

c Press MEMORY PLAY to play back the image (p. 163).

• The write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to

LOCK.

You cannot write a print mark on a

still image.

c Release the lock (p. 240).

• The image to write a print mark to is not played back.

c Press MEMORY PLAY to play back the image (p. 163).

• You are trying to write a print mark on a moving picture.

c Print marks cannot be written on a moving picture.

• You may not be able to play back images in actual size

when you try to play back images recorded by other

equipment. This is not a malfunction.

You cannot play back images in

actual size.

• Folders/ files renamed or images processed with your

computer may not be played back. (The file name will

blink.)

You cannot play back image data.

• If you record images with any other equipment, the

images may not play back normally on your camcorder.

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Ot h e rs

Symptom

Easy Dubbing does not function.*

Cause and/or Corrective Action

• Your VCR and/ or video camera recorder is not set

correctly.

c Make sure the input selector of the VCR is set to LINE.

Also, make sure the power switch of the video camera is

set to VTR/ VCR (p. 99).

• The IR SETUP code or PAUSE MODE is not set correctly.

c Select the correct IR SETUP code and PAUSE MODE,

according to your VCR. Then confirm VCR operation

with the IR TEST function (p. 99).

Digital program editing to a tape

does not function.*

• The input selector on the VCR is not set correctly.

c Check the connection and set the input selector on the

VCR again (p. 107).

• Your camcorder is connected to DV equipment of other

than Sony using the i.LINK cable.

c Set it to IR (p. 107).

• You have attempted to set a program on a blank portion of

the tape.

c Set the program again on a recorded portion (p. 115).

• Your camcorder and the VCR are not synchronized.

c Adjust the synchronization (p. 113).

• The IR SETUP code is incorrect.

c Set the correct code (p. 101).

• PB MODE is set to

in the menu settings.*

c Set it to AUTO (p. 215).

Digital program editing to a

“Memory Stick” does not function.*

• Setting program on a blank portion of the tape is

attempted.

c Set the program again on a recorded portion (p. 156).

The Remote Commander supplied

with your camcorder does not

work.*

• COMMANDER is set to OFF in the menu settings.

c Set it to ON (p. 222).

• Something is blocking the infrared rays.

c Remove the obstacle.

• The batteries are inserted with + and – incorrectly

matching + and – inside the battery compartment.

c Insert the batteries correctly (p. 264).

• The batteries are dead.

c Insert new ones (p. 264).

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Symptom

Cause and/or Corrective Action

• DISPLAY is set to V-OUT/ LCD in the menu settings.

c Set it to LCD (p. 222).

The picture from a TV or VCR does

not appear on the screen even when

your camcorder is connected to the

outputs of other equipment

(connected with the A/ V cable).*

• Moisture condensation has occurred.

c Eject the cassette and leave your camcorder for at least

one hour to acclimatize (p. 247).

The melody or beep sounds for five

seconds.

• Some trouble has occurred in your camcorder.

c Eject the cassette and insert it again, then operate your

camcorder.

• The POWER switch is not set to OFF (CHG).

You cannot charge the battery pack.

c Set it to OFF (CHG).

• The POWER switch is not set to OFF (CHG).

c Set it to OFF (CHG).

The BATTERY INFO is not

displayed.

• The battery pack is not installed properly.

c Install it properly (p. 18).

• The battery pack is fully discharged.

c Install a fully charged battery pack.

c Disconnect the power cord of the AC Adaptor or

remove the battery, then reconnect it in about one

minute. Turn the power on. If the functions still do not

work, open the LCD panel and 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 their defaults.) (p. 258)

No function works though the power

is on.

• Your camcorder was connected to your computer with the

USB cable before installing the USB driver, so the driver

was not recognized by the computer.

You cannot install the USB driver.*

c Uninstall the unrecognized driver, and then reinstall the

driver (p. 194).

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Symptom

Cause and/or Corrective Action

USB Streaming does not work.*

• The USB driver is not installed correctly.

c Uninstall the unrecognized driver, and then reinstall the

driver (p. 194).

• Your computer’s operating system is Windows 98 or

earlier.

• USB STREAM is set to OFF in the menu settings.

c Set it to ON.

• USB Streaming does not work when:

– you record MPEG movie on a “Memory Stick.”*

– you record a photo on a “Memory Stick.”*

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 reinstall the USB

driver (p. 194).

The cassette cannot be removed even • Moisture has started to condense in your camcorder

if the cassette lid is open.

(p. 247).

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Se lf-d ia g n o sis d isp la y

Your camcorder has a self-diagnosis display

function.

LCD scre e n o r vie w fin d e r

C:21:00

This function displays the current state of your

camcorder as a 5-digit code (a combination of a

letter and numbers) on the screen.

If a 5-digit code is displayed, check the following

list of codes. The last two digits (indicated by ss)

differ depending on the state of your camcorder.

Self-diagnosis display

• C:ss:ss

You can service your camcorder

yourself.

• E:ss:ss

Contact your Sony dealer or local

authorized Sony service facility.

5-digit display

Cause and/or Corrective Action

• You are using a battery pack that is not an

C:04:ss

“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack.

c Use an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (p. 21, 242).

C:21:ss

• Moisture condensation has occurred.

c Eject the cassette and leave your camcorder for at least

one hour to acclimatize (p. 247).

C:22:ss

• The video heads are dirty.

c Clean the heads using the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning

cassette (optional) (p. 248).

C:31:ss

• A malfunction other than the above that you can service

has occurred.

c Eject 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:20:ss

E:61:ss

E:62: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.

(e.g. E:61:10)

If you are unable to rectify the problem even if you try corrective actions several times,

contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.

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Wa rn in g in d ica t o rs a n d m e ssa g e s

If indicators and messages appear on the screen, check the following.

See the page in parentheses “( )” for more information.

Wa rn in g in d ica t o rs

101–0001

C:21:00

Tape/Battery pack w arning indicator

Slow flashing:

• The battery pack is nearly dead.

• The tape is near the end.

Fast flashing:

• The battery pack is dead.

• The tape has run out.*

101-0001 Warning indicator as to file

% Moisture condensation has occurred *

Fast flashing:

• Eject the cassette, turn off your camcorder,

and leave it for about one hour with the

cassette compartment open (p. 247).

Slow flashing:

• The file is corrupted.

• The file is unreadable.

• You are trying to use the MEMORY MIX

function on a moving picture (p. 140).

Q Warning indicator as to tape

Slow flashing:

• The remaining tape becomes shorter than

the length for five-minute recording.

• No tape is inserted.*

• The write-protect tab on the cassette is set

to LOCK (red) * (p. 29).

C:21:00 Self-diagnosis display (p. 232)

E Warning indicator as to battery

Slow flashing:

• The battery is nearly dead.

The E indicator sometimes flashes even if

the remaining battery time is about five to

10 minutes depending on the operating

conditions, environment and battery

condition.

Fast flashing:

• The cassette has run out of tape.*

Warning indicator as to incompatible

“Memory Stick”*

Fast flashing:

Slow flashing:

• An incompatible “Memory Stick” is

inserted.

• The battery pack is dead.

• The battery pack is completely dead, and

cannot be charged.

* You hear the melody or beep.

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Z You need to eject the cassette *

Slow flashing:

- The image is protected *

Slow flashing:

• The write-protect tab on the cassette is set

to LOCK (red) (p. 29).

• The image is protected (p. 176).

Warning indicator as to the flash

(optional)

Fast flashing:

• Moisture condensation has occurred

(p. 247).

• There is something wrong with the external

flash. (optional)

• The cassette has run out of tape.

• The self-diagnosis display function is

activated (p. 232).

Warning indicator as to still image

recording

Slow flashing:

Warning indicator as to “Memory

Stick”

• The still image cannot be recorded on the

Slow flashing:

“Memory Stick”

• The still image cannot be recorded on the

tepe (p. 56).

(p. 53).

• No “Memory Stick” is inserted.

Fast flashing *:

• The “Memory Stick” is not readable on

your camcorder (p. 126).

• The image cannot be recorded on a

“Memory Stick.”

* You hear the melody or beep.

Warning indicator as to “Memory Stick”

formatting *

Fast flashing:

• “Memory Stick” data is corrupted (p. 240).

• “Memory Stick” is not formatted correctly

(p. 218).

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Wa rn in g m e ssa g e s

• CLOCK SET

Set the date and time (p. 26).

• FOR “InfoLITHIUM”

Use an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (p. 242).

BATTERY ONLY

• Q Z TAPE END

The cassette has run out of tape.*

Insert a cassette tape.*

• Q NO TAPE

•

CLEANING CASSETTE

The video heads are dirty. (The x indicator and

“

CLEANING CASSETTE” message appear one

after another on the screen.)* (p. 248)

• COPY INHIBIT

• START/ STOP KEY

• ORC

You tried to record a picture that has a copyright

control signal * (p. 238).

Press START/ STOP to activate the ORC setting. This

message is displayed in white (p. 219).

ORC is working. This message is displayed in white

(p. 219).

•

NOW CHARGING

Charging an external flash (optional) does not work

correctly.*

* You hear the melody or beep.

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Wa rn in g m e ssa g e s a s t o “ Me m o ry St ick”

You hear the melody or beep.

•

FULL

The “Memory Stick” is full (p. 131).

FOLDER NO. FULL

Folders have already been created in the “Memory

Stick” up to the limit (up to the folder 999 MSDCF)

(p. 161).

•

The write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to

LOCK (p. 240).

•

NO FILE

No still image is recorded on the “Memory Stick.”

No “Memory Stick” is inserted.

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. 151).

•

MEMORY STICK ERROR

FORMAT ERROR

The “Memory Stick” data is corrupted (p. 127).

Check the type of the “Memory Stick” format

(p. 218).

•

PLAY ERROR

REC ERROR

The image cannot be played back.

Reinsert the “Memory Stick,” then play back the

image again.

•

Check the input signal before retrying recording

(p. 139, 153).

INCOMPATIBLE

MEMORY STICK

The “Memory Stick” inserted is not compatible with

your camcorder.

• DELETING

You have pressed PHOTO during deleting all images

on “Memory Stick.”

• FORMATTING

• NO FILE AVAILABLE

You have pressed PHOTO during formatting a

“Memory Stick.”

No file is in the current PB folder (p. 169).

• USB STREAMING ON GOING You cannot carry out any “Memory Stick” operations

during USB Streaming (p. 200).

• READ-ONLY MEMORY

STICK

The 100MSDCF is only for playback (p. 162).

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Ab o u t vid e o ca sse t t e

Usa b le ca sse t t e t a p e s a n d Re co rd in g / Pla yb a ck syst e m s

Usable cassette tapes

Recording system

Hi8

/ Digital8 (recommended) Standard 8 mm

Digital8

Playback system *

Hi8

Standard 8 mm

Usable cassette tapes

Recording system

Playback system

Hi8

/ Digital8 (recommended) Standard 8 mm

Digital8

Usable cassette tapes

Recording system

Hi8

Standard 8 mm

Playback system *

* If you use standard 8 mm tape, be sure to play back the tape on your camcorder.

Mosaic noise may appear when you play back standard 8 mm tape on other VCRs

(including another DCR-TRV150/ TRV250/ TRV350/ TRV351).

* When you play back a tape, the Hi8

system or standard 8 mm system is

automatically detected and the playback system automatically switches to.

* If you record on a Hi8

video cassette in the LP mode, recording is carried out in

the standard 8 mm system.

Wh a t is t h e “ Dig it a l8

This video system has been developed to enable digital recording to Hi8

Digital8 video cassette.

syst e m ” ?

The recording time when you use your Digital8 system camcorder on Hi8

standard 8 mm tape is half the recording time when using the conventional

Hi8 / standard 8 mm system camcorder. (120 minutes of recording time becomes

60 minutes in the SP mode.)

Wh a t is t h e “ Hi8

syst e m ” ?

This Hi8

system is an extension of the standard 8 mm system, and was

developed to produce higher quality pictures.

You cannot play back a tape recorded in the Hi8

system correctly on video

recorders/ players other than a Hi8 video recorder/ player.

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Co p yrig h t sig n a l

Wh e n yo u p la y b a ck

If the tape you play back on your camcorder contains copyright signals, you cannot

copy it with another video camera recorder connected to your camcorder.

Wh e n yo u re co rd

You cannot record software on your camcorder that contains copyright control signals

for copyright protection of software.

The COPY INHIBIT indicator 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.

Wh e n yo u p la y b a ck a d u a l so u n d t ra ck t a p e

Wh e n yo u u se a t a p e re co rd e d in t h e Dig it a l8

syst e m

When you play back a Digital8 system tape which is dubbed from a dual sound track

tape recorded in the DV system, set HiFi SOUND to the desired mode in the menu

settings (p. 214).

Sound from speaker

HiFi Sound

Mode

Playing back

a stereo tape

Playing back a dual

sound track tape

STEREO

Stereo

Lch

Main sound and sub sound

Main sound

Rch

Sub sound

You cannot record dual sound programs on your camcorder.

Wh e n yo u u se a t a p e re co rd e d in t h e Hi8

syst e m

/st a n d a rd 8 m m

When you play back a dual sound track tape recorded in an AFM HiFi stereo system,

set HiFi SOUND to the desired mode in the menu settings (p. 214).

Sound from speaker

HiFi Sound

Mode

Playing back

a stereo tape

Playing back a dual

sound track tape

STEREO

Stereo

Main sound and sub sound

Main sound

Monaural

Unnatural Sound

Sub sound

You cannot record dual sound programs on your camcorder.

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Display during automatic detection of system

The Digital8 system or Hi8 / standard 8 mm system is automatically detected,

and the playback system is automatically switched to. During switching of systems, the

screen turns blue, and the following displays appear on the screen. A hissing noise also

sometimes can be heard.

: During switching from Digital8 to Hi8

/ standard 8 mm

: During switching from Hi8 / standard 8 mm to Digital8

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Ab o u t t h e “ Me m o ry St ick”

“Memory Stick” is a new compact, portable and versatile IC recording medium with a

data capacity that exceeds the capacity of a floppy disk.

In addition to exchanging data between “Memory Stick” compatible equipment, you

can also use a “Memory Stick” to store data as a type of detachable external recording

media.

There are two types of “Memory Stick”: an ordinary “Memory Stick” and a “MagicGate

Memory Stick” that is equipped with the MagicGate * copyright protection technology.

You can use both types of “Memory Stick” with your camcorder. However, because

your camcorder does not support the MagicGate standards, data recorded with your

camcorder is not subject to MagicGate copyright protection.

In addition, you can also use “Memory Stick Duo” with your camcorder.

* MagicGate is copyright protection technology that uses encryption technology.

• You cannot record or delete images when the write-protect tab is set to LOCK.

The position or the shape of the write-protect tab may differ depending on the

“Memory Stick” you use.

Terminal

Write-protect

tab

Labeling position

• Do not remove the “Memory Stick” or turn off the camcorder while reading or

writing data.

• Data may be damaged in a location subject to the effects of static electricity or noise.

• We recommend backing up important data on the hard disk of your computer.

• Do not attach any other material than the supplied label on the labeling position.

• When you carry or store the “Memory Stick,” put it in the case supplied with it.

• Do not touch the terminal of a “Memory Stick” with your hand or a metal object.

• Do not strike, bend or drop a “Memory Stick.”

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

• Do not expose the “Memory Stick” to water.

• Do not use or keep the “Memory Stick” under the following conditions:

– High temperature locations such as in a car parked in direct sunlight

– Locations exposed to direct sunlight

– Humid locations or locations with corrosive substances

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No t e s o n u sin g “ Me m o ry St ick Du o ” (o p t io n a l)

• When using a “Memory Stick Duo” with your camcorder, be sure to insert the

“Memory Stick Duo” into a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor.

• Make sure that a “Memory Stick Duo” is inserted facing the proper direction.

Inserting a “Memory Stick Duo” facing the wrong direction may damage the

equipment.

• Do not insert a “Memory Stick Duo” without a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor into

“Memory Stick” compatible equipment, as this may cause equipment trouble.

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Wh a t is t h e “ In fo LITHIUM” b a t t e ry p a ck?

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 AC Adaptor/ charger (optional).

The “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack calculates the power consumption according to the

operating conditions of your camcorder, and displays the remaining battery time in

minutes. Estimated operating time and charging completion time are also displayed.

Ch a rg in g t h e b a t t e ry p a ck

• 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. If you charge the battery outside

of this temperature range, you may not be able to efficiently charge the battery.

• After charging is completed, either disconnect the cable from the DC IN jack on your

camcorder or remove the battery pack.

Effe ct ive u se o f t h e b a t t e ry p a ck

• Battery pack performance decreases in low-temperature surroundings. So, the time

that the battery pack can be used is shorter in cold places. We recommend the

following to ensure longer battery pack use:

– 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/ QM71/ QM71D/ FM90/ FM91/

QM91/ QM91D, 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/ QM71/ QM71D/ FM90/ FM91/ QM91/ QM91D, optional).

• Be sure to turn the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) 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.

Re m a in in g b a t t e ry t im e in d ica t o r

• If the power goes 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 that 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 10 minutes.

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Ho w t o st o re t h e b a t t e ry p a ck

• If the battery pack is not used for a long time, do the following procedure once per

year to maintain proper function.

1. Fully charge the battery.

2. Discharge on your electronic equipment.

3. Remove the battery from the equipment and store it in a dry, cool place.

• To use the battery pack up on your camcorder, leave your camcorder in the standby

mode until the power goes off without a cassette inserted.

Ba t t e ry 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. Buy a new

battery pack.

• The battery life varies according to how it is stored, operating conditions and

environment for each battery pack.

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Ab o u t i.LINK

The DV jack on this unit is an i.LINK-compliant DV jack. This section describes the

i.LINK standard and its features.

Wh a t 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. When connecting this unit to i.LINK-compatible equipment having two or more

i.LINK jacks (DV jacks), refer to the operating instructions of the equipment to be

connected.

Ab o u t t h e n a m e “ 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

Electronic Engineers.

i.LINK b a u d ra t e

i.LINK’s maximum baud rate varies according to the equipment. Three maximum baud

rates are defined:

S100 (approx. 100 Mbps*)

S200 (approx. 200 Mbps)

S400 (approx. 400 Mbps)

The baud rate is listed under “Specifications” in the operating instructions 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 100 Mbps means that 100 megabits of data

can be sent in one second.

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Ab o u t i.LINK

i.LINK fu n ct io n s o n t h is u n it

For details on how to dub when this unit is connected to other video equipment having

DV jacks, see page 96 and 121.

This unit can also be connected to other i.LINK (DV) compatible non-video equipment

made by Sony (e.g. VAIO series computer).

Before connecting this unit to a computer, make sure that application software

supported by this unit is already installed on the computer.

For details on precautions when connecting this unit, also refer to the operating

instructions of the equipment to be connected.

Re q u ire d i.LINK ca b le

Use the Sony i.LINK 4-pin-to-4-pin cable (during DV dubbing).

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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-L15A/L15B

[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,

Holland, Hong Kong, Hungary, Italy, Kuwait, Malaysia, New Zealand, Norway,

Poland, Portugal, Singapore, Slovak Republic, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand,

United Kingdom etc.

PAL-M system

Brazil

PAL-N system

Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay

SECAM system

Bulgaria, France, Guiana, Iran, Iraq, Monaco, Russia, Ukraine, etc.

Sim p le se t t in g o f clo ck b y t im e d iffe re n ce

You can easily set the clock to the local time by setting a time difference. Select WORLD

TIME in the menu settings. See page 222 for more information.

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p re ca u t io n s

Mo ist u re co n d e n sa t io n

If your camcorder is brought directly from a cold place to a warm place, moisture may

condense inside your camcorder, on the surface of the tape, or on the lens. In this state,

the tape may stick to the head drum and be damaged or your camcorder may not

operate correctly. If there is moisture inside your 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 m o ist u re co n d e n sa t io n h a s o ccu rre d

None of the functions except cassette ejection (

OPEN/ EJECT) work while the alarm

indicator is on. Eject the cassette, turn off your camcorder, and leave it for about one

hour with the cassette compartment open. Your camcorder can be used again if the %

indicator does not flash.

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 place of high temperature or humidity.

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 one hour).

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Cle a n in g t h e vid e o h e a d s

To ensure normal recording and clear pictures, clean the video heads.

If the below problem [a ], [b ] or [c] occurs, clean the video heads for 10 seconds with the

Sony V8-25CLD cleaning cassette (optional). Check the picture and if the above problem

persists, repeat cleaning.

If the video heads get dirtier, the entire screen becomes blue [c].

When you playback/record in the Digital8

system

The video heads may be dirty when:

– Mosaic-pattern noise appears on the playback picture.

– Playback pictures do not move.

– Playback pictures are hardly visible.

– Playback pictures do not appear.

– The x indicator and “ CLEANING CASSETTE” message appear one after another.

[a ]

[b ]

[c]

When you play back in the Hi8

/Standard 8 mm system

The video heads may be dirty when:

– The x indicator and “ CLEANING CASSETTE” message appear one after another

on the screen or the x indicator flashes on the screen.

– Playback pictures contain noise.

– Playback pictures are hardly visible.

– Playback pictures do not appear.

[a ]

[b ]

[c]

Cle a n in g t h e LCD scre e n

If fingerprints or dust makes the LCD screen dirty, we recommend using the LCD

Cleaning Kit (optional) to clean the LCD screen.

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Notes

• Store your camcorder with the cassette removed from it when you do not use it for

an extended period of time.

• Clean the heads with an optional head cleaner (cleaning cassette) before important

recording or when playback image or sound is distorted.

• When the playback pictures still contain noise even if you have cleaned the video

heads with a cleaning cassette, the video heads may have worn down due to long use.

If this is the case, they must be replaced with new heads. Contact your Sony dealer or

local authorized Sony service facility.

Ch a rg in g t h e b u ilt -in re ch a rg e a b le b a t t e ry

Your camcorder is supplied with a built-in rechargeable battery installed 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 become discharged gradually if you do not use your camcorder.

It will be completely discharged in about three months if you do not use your

camcorder at all. Even if the built-in rechargeable battery is not charged, it will not

affect camcorder operation. To retain the date, time, and other information, charge the

battery if the battery is discharged.

Charging the built-in rechargeable battery:

– Connect your camcorder to wall outlet 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 a fully charged battery pack in your camcorder, and leave your camcorder

with the POWER switch set to OFF (CHG) for more than 24 hours.

Pre ca u t io n s

Ca m co rd e r o p e ra t io n

• 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 these operating

instructions.

• If any solid object or liquid gets 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 (CHG) 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 your fingers or a sharp-pointed object.

• If your camcorder is used in a cold place, a residual image may appear on the screen.

This is not a malfunction.

• While using your camcorder, the back of the LCD screen may heat up. This is not a

malfunction.

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Bu ilt -in lig h t

• Do not knock or jolt the built-in light while it is turned on as it may damage the bulb

or shorten the life of the bulb.

• Do not leave the built-in light on while it is resting on or against something; it may

cause a fire or damage the built-in light.

On h a n d lin g t a p e s

• 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.

Ca m co rd e r ca re

• Remove the tape, and periodically turn on the power, operate the CAMERA and

VCR/ PLAYER sections and play back a tape for a certain period * 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.

Co n n e ct io n t o yo u r co m p u t e r

When inputting the image recorded by Hi8

/standard 8 mm system into

Sony VAIO

The Program Capture function of DVgate motion does not work. To use this function,

dub the image into a Digital8 or DV tape first, and then input it into your Sony VAIO.

Co n n e ct io n t o yo u r co m p u t e r

When recording an image processed or edited by your computer with the i.LINK cable,

use a new Hi8

/ Digital8 tape.

* three minutes:

five minutes:

* Modes on the POWER switch vary depending on models (p. 16).

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AC Ad a p t o r

• Unplug the unit from the wall outlet when you are not using it 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 electric 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

Ab o u t ca re a n d st o ra g e o f t h e le n s

• Wipe the surface of the lens clean with a soft cloth in the following instances:

– When there are fingerprints on the lens surface

– In hot or humid locations

– When the lens is used in environments susceptible to salt such as the seaside

• Store the lens in a well-ventilated location subject to little dirt or dust.

To prevent mold from occurring, periodically perform the above.

We recommend turning on and operating your camcorder about once per month to

keep your camcorder in an optimum state for a long time.

Re ch a rg e a b le Ba t t e ry Pa ck

• Use only the specified charger or video equipment with the charging function.

• To prevent accidental short circuit, do not allow metal objects to come into contact

with the rechargeable battery terminals.

• Keep the Rechargeable Battery Pack away from fire.

• Never expose the Rechargeable Battery Pack to temperatures above 60°C (140°F), such

as in a car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight.

• Keep the Rechargeable Battery Pack in a cool, dry place.

• Do not expose the Rechargeable Battery Pack to any mechanical shock.

• Do not disassemble or modify the Rechargeable Battery Pack.

• Attach the Rechargeable Battery Pack to the video equipment securely.

• Charging while some capacity remains does not affect the original battery capacity.

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Ma in t e n a n ce in fo rm a t io n a n d p re ca u t io n s

No t e s o n d ry b a t t e rie s

To avoid possible damage from battery leakage or corrosion, observe the following:

– Be sure to insert the batteries with the + and – correctly matching the + and – inside

the battery compartment.

– 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 gets 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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Sp e cifica t io n s

Vid e o ca m e ra re co rd e r

System

Video

recording

system

2 rotary heads

Helical scanning

FM system

2 rotary heads

Helical scanning system

Audio

recording

system

Rotary heads, FM system

Rotary heads, PCM system

Quantization: 12bits (Fs 32 kHz, stereo 1, stereo 2), 16bits

(Fs 48 kHz, stereo)

Video signal

NTSC color, EIA standards

8 mm video format cassette

Usable cassette

Recording/

SP mode: 2 hours

LP mode: 4 hours

SP mode: 1 hour

LP mode: 1 hour and 30 minutes

playback time

(using 120 min.

Hi8/Digital8

video cassette)

Fastforw ard/

rew ind time

Approx. 5 min.

(using 120 min.

Hi8/Digital8

video cassette)

View finder

Electric Viewfinder (monochrome)

3 mm (1/ 6 type) CCD (Charge Coupled Device)

Gross: Approx. 460 000 pixels

Effective: Approx. 290 000 pixels

Image device

3 mm (1/ 6 type) CCD

(Charge Coupled Device)

Gross:

Approx. 320 000 pixels

Effective:

Approx. 200 000 pixels

Lens

Combined power zoom lens

Filter diameter 37 mm (1 7/ 16 in.)

20× (Optical), 560× (Digital)

20× (Optical), 700× (Digital)

Focal length

f = 2.5 - 50 mm (1/ 8 - 2 in.)

When converted to a 35 mm still camera

f = 42 - 840 mm (1 11/ 16 - 33 1/ 8 in.)

Color

temperature

Auto

Minimum

illumination

1 lx (lux) (F 1.6)

0 lx (lux) (in the NightShot mode)*

4 lx (lux) (F 1.6)

* Objects unable to be seen due to the dark can be shot with infrared lighting.

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Sp e cifica t io n s

Input/

output

connectors

S video jack

Output

Input/ Output

Luminance signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms), unbalanced

Chrominance signal: 0.286 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms),

unbalanced

Luminance signal: 1 Vp-p,

75 Ω (ohms), unbalanced

Chrominance signal: 0.286

Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms),

unbalanced

4-pin mini DIN

Audio/Video

jack

Output

Input/ Output

AV MINIJACK,

AV MINIJACK, VIDEO:

VIDEO: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms), unbalanced, sync negative 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms),

AUDIO: 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)

unbalanced, sync negative

AUDIO: 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)

Stereo minijack (ø 3.5 mm)

Monaural minijack

(ø 3.5 mm)

Stereo minijack (ø 3.5 mm)

—

RFU DC OUT

Mini-minijack (ø 2.5 mm),

DC5V

—

MIC jack

DV jack

Stereo minijack (ø 3.5 mm)

Stereo minijack (ø 2.5 mm)

—

4-pin connector

mini-B

USB jack

LANC jack

Picture

—

LCD screen

General

6.2 cm (2.5 type), 50.3 × 37.4 mm (2 × 1 1/ 2 in.)

61 600 (280 × 220)

Total dot

number

123 200 (560 × 220)

Pow er

requirements

7.2 V (Rechargeable Battery Pack)

8.4 V (AC Adaptor)

Average pow er During camera recording

During camera recording

using LCD

3.5 W

During camera recording

using viewfinder

2.7 W

During camera recording

using LCD

3.8 W

During camera recording

using viewfinder

2.9 W

consumption

(w hen using

the battery

pack)

using LCD

2.6 W

During camera recording

using viewfinder

1.9 W

Operating

temperature

0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)

Recommended

charging

10°C to 30°C (50°F to 86°F)

temperature

Storage

temperature

–20°C to +60°C (–4°F to +140°F)

Dimensions

(approx.)

89 × 101 × 199 mm (3 5/ 8 × 4 × 7 7/ 8 in.) (w/ h/ d)

Mass (approx.)

800 g (1 lb 12 oz) (main

unit only)

810 g (1 lb 12 oz) (main

unit only)

830 g (1 lb 13 oz)

(main unit only)

940 g (2 lb 1 oz)

(including the

950 g (2 lb 1 oz)

(including the

970 g (2 lb 2 oz)

(including the

Rechargeable Battery Pack Rechargeable Battery Pack Rechargeable Battery Pack

NP-FM30, Hi8/ Digital8

cassette, lens cap, and

shoulder strap)

NP-FM30, Hi8/ Digital8

cassette, lens cap, and

shoulder strap)

NP-FM30, Hi8/ Digital8

cassette, lens cap, and

shoulder strap)

Supplied

accessories

See page 9.

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Sp e cifica t io n s

AC Ad a p t o r AC-L15A/L15B

Re ch a rg e a b le Ba t t e ry Pa ck

NP-FM30

Pow er

requirements

100 - 240 V AC, 50/ 60 Hz

0.35 - 0.18 A

Maximum

output voltage

DC 8.4 V

Current

consumption

Output voltage

Capacity

DC 7.2 V

Pow er

18 W

5.0 Wh (700 mAh)

0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)

consumption

Operating

Output voltage

DC OUT: 8.4 V, 1.5 A in the

operating mode

temperature

Dimensions

(approx.)

38.2 × 20.5 × 55.6 mm

(1 9/ 16 × 13/ 16 × 2 1/ 4 in.) (w/ h/ d)

Operating

0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)

temperature

Mass (approx.)

Type

65 g (2.3 oz)

Storage

–20°C to +60°C (–4°F to +140°F)

Lithium ion

temperature

Dimensions

(approx.)

56 × 31 × 100 mm

(2 1/ 4 × 1 1/ 4 × 4 in.) (w/ h/ d)

excluding projecting parts

“ Me m o ry St ick”

Mass (approx.)

190 g (6.7 oz)

excluding power cord

Memory

Flash memory

8MB: MSA-8A

Operating

voltage

2.7 - 3.6 V

Pow er

consumption

Approx. 45 mA during operation

Approx. 130 µA 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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— Qu ick Re fe re n ce —

Id e n t ifyin g p a rt s a n d co n t ro ls

Ca m co rd e r

1 Lens cap (p. 30)

6 BATT (battery) release lever (p. 18)

2 LCD screen (p. 30)

7 POWER sw itch (p. 30)

8 START/STOP button (p. 30)

9 Hooks for shoulder strap

0 DC IN jack (p. 19)

3 OPEN button (p. 30)

4 VOLUME –/+ * button (p. 45)

5 Rechargeable Battery Pack (p. 18)

* This button has a tactile dot.

Attaching the shoulder strap

Attach the shoulder strap supplied with your camcorder to the hooks for the shoulder

strap.

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Id e n t ifyin g p a rt s a n d co n t ro ls

LIGHT BATT INFO REW

PLAY

REC

COLOR SLOW S

SUPER NS

STOP

PAUSE

qa BATT INFO (p. 20)

qk Video control buttons * (p. 45, 49)

x STOP (stop)

qs SUPER NS/COLOR SLOW S button *

m REW (rewind)

(p. 39)

N PLAY (playback)

M FF (fast-forward)

X PAUSE (pause)

qd LIGHT button (p. 79)

qf Lens

2) 3)

ql Rec buttons * *

qg Microphone

z REC (recording)

qh Camera recording lamp (p. 30)

qj Infrared rays emitter (p. 39)

w; NIGHTSHOT sw itch (p. 39)

wa FADER button * (p. 61)

ws BACK LIGHT button (p. 38)

wd FOCUS button (p. 71)

wf Remote sensor *

* This button has a tactile dot.

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Id e n t ifyin g p a rt s a n d co n t ro ls

MEMORY

MIX

MEMORY

PLAY

DELETE MPEG

INDEX

wg RESET button (p. 230)

wk DISPLAY button (p. 47)

1) 2)

wh EDITSEARCH button * * (p. 43)

wl MENU button * (p. 210)

wj MEMORY operation buttons *

e; SEL/PUSH EXEC dial (p. 210)

MEMORY PLAY button (p. 163)

MEMORY – button (p. 163)

MEMORY + button (p. 163)

MEMORY MIX button (p. 141)

MEMORY DELETE button (p. 177)

MPEG NX button (p. 166)

MEMORY INDEX button (p. 165)

Attaching the lens cap

Attach the lens cap to the grip strap as illustrated.

* This button has a tactile dot.

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Id e n t ifyin g p a rt s a n d co n t ro ls

CCD-TRV418

ea DATE button * (p. 42)

es TIME button * (p. 42)

ed COUNTER RESET button * (p. 31)

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Id e n t ifyin g p a rt s a n d co n t ro ls

ef Pow er zoom lever (p. 34)

el PHOTO button * (p. 53, 56, 132)

eg EXPOSURE button (p. 70)

r; “Memory Stick” slot * (p. 127)

eh PB ZOOM button * (p. 87, 172)

Access lamp * (p. 127)

EASY DUB button * (p. 98)

rs CHG lamp (p. 19)

ej Speaker

rd END SEARCH button (p. 43, 49)

ek TITLE button (p. 75)

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Id e n t ifyin g p a rt s a n d co n t ro ls

rf View finder (p. 35)

rg LOCK sw itch * (p. 30)

rh Grip strap

LANC jack (blue) *

LANC stands for Local Application

Control Bus System. The LANC 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.

rj MIC (PLUG IN POWER) jack (red) *

Connect an external microphone

(optional). This jack also accepts a

“plug-in-power” microphone.

Fastening the grip strap

Fasten the grip strap firmly.

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Id e n t ifyin g p a rt s a n d co n t ro ls

rl Eyecup

ts Tripod receptacle (base)

Make sure that the length of the tripod

screw is less than 5.5 mm (7/ 32 in.).

Otherwise, you cannot attach the tripod

securely and the screw may damage

your camcorder.

t; View finder lens adjustment lever

(p. 35)

OPEN/EJECT sw itch (p. 28)

td Cassette compartment (p. 28)

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Id e n t ifyin g p a rt s a n d co n t ro ls

tk tl y;

tf S VIDEO or S VIDEO OUT jack *

tj (USB) jack * (p. 183, 185)

(p. 51, 94, 119, 138, 152, 208)

tk S VIDEO OUT * (p. 51, 95)

tg AUDIO/VIDEO or A/V OUT jack *

tl A/V OUT * (p. 51, 95)

(p. 51, 94, 119, 138, 152, 208)

y; RFU DC OUT * (p. 52)

th DV jack *

(p. 96, 121, 139, 153, 184, 208)

The DV jack is i.LINK compatible.

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Re m o t e Co m m a n d e r

The buttons that share the same name on the Remote Commander and your camcorder

function identically.

RMT-814

RMT-708

1 PHOTO button (p. 53, 56, 132)

2 DISPLAY button (p. 47)

7 ZERO SET MEMORY button (p. 89, 124)

8 START/STOP button (p. 30)

9 DATA CODE button (p. 47)

3 SEARCH MODE button (p. 90, 92)

4 ./> buttons (p. 90, 92)

5 Video control buttons (p. 45, 49)

0 Pow er zoom button (p. 34)

6 Transmitter

Point toward the remote sensor to

control the camcorder after turning on

the camcorder.

To p re p a re t h e Re m o t e Co m m a n d e r

Insert 2 size AA (R6) batteries by matching the + and – polarities on the batteries to

the + – marks inside the battery compartment.

RMT-708

RMT-814

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. The commander modes

1, 2 and 3 are used to distinguish your camcorder from other Sony VCRs to avoid

unintentional operations. 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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Id e n t ifyin g p a rt s a n d co n t ro ls

Op e ra t io n in d ica t o rs

LCD scre e n a n d Vie w fin d e r

0:00:00

REC

50min

M.FADER

16:9WIDE

SEPIA

ZERO SET

MEMORY

DATE 01

A/V DV

16B I T

1 0 1 – 0 0 0

1 Recording mode (p. 36)

Mirror mode

qa SteadyShot off

(p. 213)

(p. 35)

qs Manual focusing (p. 71)

2 Format (p. 36)

or indicator appears.

qd Self-timer indicator

(p. 41, 55, 135, 149)

3 Remaining battery time (p. 36)

4 Zoom (p. 34)

qf STBY/REC (p. 30)

Video control mode (p. 49)

Exposure (p. 70)

Image size

(p. 130)

(p. 128)

5 Fader (p. 61)

Image quality

Digital effect

(p. 65, 85)

(p. 140)

qg Tape counter (p. 36)

MEMORY MIX

Time code

(p. 36)

6 Wide mode (p. 58)

FRAME indicator

(p. 132)

(p. 47)

Self-diagnosis display (p. 232)

7 Picture effect (p. 64, 83)

8 Volume (p. 45)

Data code

Tape Photo recording

(p. 56)

Memory Photo recording

(p. 132)

9 PROGRAM AE (p. 68)

0 Backlight (p. 38)

Image number

(p. 164)

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Id e n t ifyin g p a rt s a n d co n t ro ls

qh Remaining tape (p. 36)

w; A/V t DV

DV IN

(p. 208)

(p. 122)

(p. 132)

qj ZERO SET MEMORY

(p. 89, 124)

Current folder

FRAME REC indicator

wa Audio mode

(p. 74)

(p. 219)

INTERVAL TAPE indicator

Data file name *

(p. 164, 168)

(p. 73)

INTERVAL MEM STILL indicator

Time (p. 36)

Auto date

(p. 154)

(p. 221)

qk END SEARCH (p. 43, 49)

ws Warning (p. 233)

DATE SEARCH

wd Camera recording lamp (p. 30)

(p. 90)

This indicator appears in the viewfinder.

PHOTO SEARCH/PHOTO SCAN

wf Built-in light (p. 79)

(p. 92)

Video flash mode *

ql NIGHTSHOT (p. 39)

(p. 211)

SUPER NIGHTSHOT

(p. 39)

Flash *

COLOR SLOW SHUTTER

(p. 40)

* This indicator appears when MEMORY MIX works.

* This indicator appears when you use the video flash light (optional).

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In d e x

A, B

I, J, K, L

i.LINK ...................................... 244

i.LINK cable ..... 96, 121, 139, 153,

184, 208, 245

AC Adaptor .............................. 19

Adjusting viewfinder lens ...... 35

AFM HiFi Sound .................... 238

AUDIO MIX ........................... 214

AUDIO MODE ....................... 219

AUTO SHTR ........................... 211

A/ V connecting cable

........... 51, 94, 119, 138, 152, 208

BACK LIGHT ........................... 38

BATTERY INFO ....................... 20

Battery pack .............................. 18

BEEP ........................................ 222

BOUNCE ................................... 61

Built-in light ............................. 79

Recording folder .................... 162

Recording time ......................... 22

Recording/ Playback system

............................................... 237

Rec Review ............................... 43

Remaining battery time

indicator ........................... 36, 48

Remaining tape indicator ....... 36

Remote Commander ............. 264

Remote sensor ........................ 257

RESET ...................................... 230

ID-1 system ............................... 60

ID-2 system ............................... 60

Image protection .................... 176

Image quality mode .............. 128

Image size ............................... 130

Index screen ............................ 165

“InfoLITHIUM” battery ....... 242

Infrared rays emitter

......................... 39, 102, 109, 257

Insert editing .......................... 123

Interval recording .................... 72

Interval Photo recording

Self-diagnosis display ........... 232

Self-timer recording

............................................... 154

JPEG ......................................... 126

LANC jack .............................. 261

LUMINANCE KEY ................. 65

C, D

........................... 41, 55, 135, 149

Shoulder strap ........................ 256

Signal convert function ......... 208

Skip scan ................................... 49

SLIDE SHOW ......................... 174

SLOW SHUTTER ..................... 65

STEADYSHOT ....................... 213

Stereo tape .............................. 238

STILL ......................................... 65

STRIPE....................................... 61

Sub sound ....................... 214, 238

SUPER NIGHTSHOT .............. 39

S VIDEO jack

Camera chroma key .............. 140

Charging battery ...................... 19

Charging built-in rechargeable

battery .................................. 249

Cleaning cassette indicator

............................................... 248

Clock set .................................... 26

Color Slow Shutter .................. 40

Data code .................................. 47

Date search ............................... 90

DEMO ...................................... 221

DIGITAL EFFECT ............. 65, 85

Digital8 system ...................... 237

Digital program editing

M, N

Main sound ..................... 214, 238

Manual focus ............................ 71

Memory chroma key ............. 140

Memory luminance key ........ 140

MEMORY MIX ....................... 140

Memory overlap .................... 140

Memory PB ZOOM ............... 172

Memory photo recording ..... 132

“Memory Stick” ............. 126, 240

“Memory Stick” recording

capacity ................................ 131

Menu settings ......................... 210

Mirror mode ............................. 35

Moisture condensation ......... 247

Monaural............. 52, 95, 120, 152

MONOTONE ........................... 61

M.FADER .................................. 61

MPEG ...................................... 126

MPEG movie recording ........ 146

New folder .............................. 160

NIGHTSHOT ........................... 39

NTSC system .......................... 246

........... 51, 94, 119, 138, 152, 208

....................................... 106, 156

DISPLAY ................................... 47

DNR ......................................... 214

DOT ........................................... 61

Dual sound track tape ........... 238

T, U, V

Tape counter ............................. 36

Tape PB ZOOM ........................ 87

Tape photo recording .............. 56

TBC .......................................... 214

Time code .................................. 37

Title ...................................... 75, 77

TRAIL ........................................ 65

Transition .................................. 31

TV color systems .................... 246

USB jack .......................... 183, 185

USB Streaming ....................... 197

Easy Dubbing ........................... 98

EDITSEARCH .......................... 43

END SEARCH .................... 43, 49

Exif ........................................... 126

Exposure ................................... 70

F, G, H

W, X, Y, Z

O, P, Q

FADER ...................................... 61

Fade in/ out ............................... 61

FLASH MOTION ..................... 65

FOCUS....................................... 71

Format ..................................... 218

Frame recording ....................... 74

Full charge ................................ 20

Grip strap ................................ 261

Heads ....................................... 248

HiFi SOUND .......................... 214

Hi8/ standard 8 mm system

Warning indicators ................ 233

Warning message .................. 236

Wide-angle ............................... 34

Wide mode ............................... 58

WIPE .......................................... 61

WORLD TIME ........................ 222

Write-protect tab .............. 29, 240

Zero set memory ..................... 89

Zoom ......................................... 34

OLD MOVIE ............................. 65

Operation indicators ............. 265

ORC ......................................... 219

OVERLAP ................................. 61

PB folder ................................. 169

Photo scan ................................. 93

Photo search ............................. 92

PICTURE EFFECT ............. 64, 83

Picture search ........................... 49

Playback pause ......................... 49

Playing time .............................. 23

Print mark ............................... 180

PROGRAM AE ........................ 68

............................................... 237

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