Sony CCD TR930 User Manual

3-859-496-11 (1)

Vid e o Ca m e ra

Re co rd e r

Operating Instructions

Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly,

and retain it for future reference.

Owner’s record

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

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

numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this

product.

Model No. CCD-

Model No. AC-

Serial No. ___________________ Serial No. __________________

CCD-TR930

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

Be fo re yo u b e g in

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

Using this manual ........................................ 4

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

Changing the lithium battery in the

camcorder ............................................. 46

Resetting the date and time ....................... 47

Usable cassettes and playback modes ..... 48

Tips for using the battery pack ................. 49

Maintenance information and

precautions ........................................... 52

Using your camcorder abroad .................. 55

Trouble check .............................................. 56

Self-diagnosis function ....................... 60

Specifications ............................................... 61

Identifying the parts ................................... 62

Warning indicators ..................................... 70

Index ............................................................. 71

Ge t t in g st a rt e d

Charging and installing

the battery pack ..................................... 6

Inserting a cassette ..................................... 10

Ba sic o p e ra t io n s

Camera recording ....................................... 11

Using the zoom feature ...................... 14

Selecting the START/ STOP mode .... 15

Hints for better shooting ........................... 16

Checking the recorded picture ................. 17

Connections for playback .......................... 18

Playing back a tape ..................................... 19

Ad va n ce d o p e ra t io n s

Using alternative power sources .............. 22

Using the house current ..................... 22

Using alkaline battery ......................... 23

Using a car battery .............................. 23

Changing the mode settings ..................... 24

Fade-in and fade-out .................................. 27

Using the wide mode function ................. 28

Enjoying picture effect ............................... 29

Focusing manually ..................................... 31

Using the PROGRAM AE function .......... 33

Shooting with backlighting ....................... 35

Adjusting the exposure .............................. 36

Superimposing a title ................................. 37

Making your own titles ............................. 40

Recording with the date/ time .................. 41

Optimizing the recording condition ........ 42

Editing onto another tape .......................... 43

Recording from a VCR or TV.................... 44

Releasing the STEADY SHOT function ... 45

Be fo re yo u b e g in

Usin g t h is m a n u a l

As you read through this manual, buttons and settings on the camcorder are shown in

capital letters.

e.g. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA.

As indicated with ≥ in the illustrations, you can hear the beep sound to confirm your

operation.

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.

Pre ca u t io n o n co p yrig h t

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

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

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

• The LCD screen and/or the color view finder are manufactured using high-

precision technology. How ever, there may be some tiny black points and/or

bright points (red, blue or green in color) that constantly appear on the LCD

screen or in the view finder. These points are normal in the manufacturing

process and do not affect the recorded picture in any w ay. Over 99.99% are

operational for effective use.

• Do not let the camcorder get wet. Keep the camcorder away from rain and sea water.

Letting the camcorder get wet may cause the unit to malfunction, and sometimes this

malfunction cannot be repaired [a].

• Never leave the camcorder exposed to temperatures above 140°F (60°C), such as in a

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

[a]

[b]

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

made due to a malfunction of the camcorder, video tape, etc.

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

Check that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder.

1 Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p.66)

5 Size AA (R6) battery for Remote

Commander (2) (p.67)

2 NP-F330 Battery pack (1) (p.6)

6 A/V connecting cable (1) (p.18, 44)

7 Shoulder strap (1) (p.68)

8 Battery case (1) (p.23)

3 AC-V316/V316A AC pow er adaptor (1)

(p.6, 22)

4 CR2025 Lithium Battery (1) (p.46)

The lithium battery is already installed in

your camcorder.

Ge t t in g st a rt e d

Charging and installing the battery pack

Before using your camcorder, you first need to charge and install the battery pack. To

charge the battery pack, use the supplied AC power adaptor.

This camcorder operates with the “InfoLITHIUM” battery. If you use any other battery

to operate your camcorder, the camcorder may not operate or the battery life may be

shortened.

“InfoLITHIUM” is a trade mark of Sony Corporation.

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

Charge the battery pack on a flat surface without vibration.

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

(2) Align the surface of the battery pack indicated by the z mark with the edge of

the terminal shutter of the AC power adaptor. Then fit and slide the battery

pack in the direction of the arrow. The CHARGE lamp (orange) lights up.

Charging begins.

When the CHARGE lamp goes out, normal charge is completed. For full charge,

which allows you to use the battery longer than usual, leave the battery pack in place

for approximately one hour. Unplug the unit from the wall outlet, then remove the

battery pack and install it into the camcorder. You can also use the battery pack before it

is completely charged.

Ch a rg in g t im e

Battery pack

NP-F330 (supplied) NP-F530

NP-F730

NP-F930

Charging time* (min.) 160 (100)

170 (110)

250 (190)

330 (270)

The time required for a normal charge is indicated in parentheses.

* Approximate minutes to charge an empty battery pack using the supplied AC power

adaptor (full charge). (Lower temperatures require a longer charging time.)

Ch a rg in g a n d in st a llin g t h e b a t t e ry p a ck

Ba t t e ry life e

Battery pack

NP-F330 (supplied) NP-F530

NP-F730

NP-F930

Continuous recording

time* (min.)

70 (65)

40 (35)

150 (135)

85 (75)

305 (275)

480 (435)

Typical recording

time* (min.)

170 (155)

270 (245)

Numbers before the parentheses indicate the time when you use a fully charged battery.

Numbers in the parentheses indicate the time when you use a normal charged battery.

Approximate continuous recording time indoors.

** Approximate minutes when recording while you repeat recording start/ stop,

zooming and turning the power on/ off. The actual battery life may be shorter.

Note on remaining battery time indication during recording

Remaining battery time is displayed in the viewfinder. It may not be displayed

properly, however, depending on the conditions and circumstances of use.

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

Slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow.

Notes on charging the battery pack

• The CHARGE lamp will remain lit for a while even if the battery pack is removed and

the power cord is unplugged after charging the battery pack. This is normal.

• If the CHARGE lamp does not light, disconnect the power cord. After about one

minute, reconnect the power cord again.

• You cannot operate the camcorder using the AC power adaptor while charging the

battery pack.

• When a fully charged battery pack is installed, the CHARGE lamp will light once,

then go out.

Ch a rg in g a n d in st a llin g t h e b a t t e ry p a ck

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

Align the grooves of the battery pack with the receptacles of the camcorder and slide

the battery pack down until it catches on the battery release lever and clicks. Attach the

battery pack to the camcorder securely.

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

While pressing the BATT (battery) RELEASE (PUSH) button, slide the battery pack in

the direction of the arrow.

BATT RELEASE

(PUSH)

You can look at the demonstration of the functions available with this camcorder (p.26).

Ch a rg in g a n d in st a llin g t h e b a t t e ry p a ck

Usin g t h e ca m co rd e r w it h t h e fin d e r slid o u t o r lift e d u p

Wh e n NP-F730 o r NP-F930 is in st a lle d

When you install NP-F730 or NP-F930, slide out the viewfinder for more comfortable

camera recording.

Wh e n yo u re co rd in a lo w a n g le

Lift up the viewfinder.

To re st o re t h e vie w fin d e r

Push the viewfinder down or slide it into the camcorder.

Note on the battery pack

Do not carry the camcorder by grasping the battery pack.

In se rt in g a ca sse t t e

Make sure that the power source is installed. When you want to record in the Hi8

system, use Hi8 video cassette H.

(1) While pressing the small blue button on the EJECT switch, slide it in the

direction of the arrow. The cassette compartment automatically lifts up and

opens.

(2) Insert a cassette with the window facing out.

(3) Close the cassette compartment by pressing the PUSH mark on the cassette

compartment. The cassette compartment automatically goes down.

PUSH

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

While pressing the small blue button on the EJECT switch, slide it in the direction of the

arrow.

To p re ve n t a ccid e n t a l e ra su re

Slide the tab on the cassette to expose the red mark. If you insert the cassette with the

red mark exposed and close the cassette compartment, the beeps sound for a while. If

you try to record with the red mark exposed, the L and 6 indicators flash in the

viewfinder, and you cannot record.

To re-record on this tape, slide the tab back out covering the red mark.

Ba sic o p e ra t io n s

Ca m e ra re co rd in g

Make sure that the power source is installed, a cassette is inserted and that the START/

STOP MODE switch is set to

. Before you record one-time events, you may want to

make a trial recording to make sure that the camcorder is working correctly.

When you use the camcorder for the first time, power on it and reset the date and time

to your time before you start recording. (p.47)

The date is automatically recorded for 10 seconds after you start recording (AUTO

DATE feature). This feature works only once a day.

To save battery power, the picture in the viewfinder appears only when you bring your

face close to the viewfinder with STANDBY up (Finder pow er save).

(1) While pressing the small green button on the POWER switch, set it to

CAMERA.

(2) Turn STANDBY up.

(3) Press START/ STOP. The camcorder starts recording. The “REC” indicator

appears. The camera recording/ battery lamps located on the front light up.

The AUTO DATE indicator appears.

You can also select Recording mode, SP (standard play) mode or LP (long play) mode.

Set REC MODE in the menu system according to the length of your planned recording

before you start.

POWER

CAMERA

OFF

VTR

S P

STBY

0:00:00

40 min.

AUTO DATE

START/STOP

REC

0:00:01

40 min

START/STOP

Ca m e ra re co rd in g

To st o p re co rd in g m o m e n t a rily [a ]

Press START/ STOP again. The “STBY” indicator appears in the viewfinder (Standby

mode).

To fin ish re co rd in g [b ]

Press START/ STOP again. Turn STANDBY down and set the POWER switch to OFF.

Then, eject the cassette and remove the battery pack.

[b]

[a]

STBY

0:35:20

40 min.

START/STOP

To fo cu s t h e vie w fin d e r le n s

If you cannot see the indicators in the viewfinder clearly, or after someone else has used

the camcorder, focus the viewfinder lens. Turn the viewfinder lens adjustment lever so

that the indicators in the viewfinder come into sharp focus.

Note on the lighting aperture

If direct sunlight enters the lighting aperture, the picture in the viewfinder appears

brighter. When this happens, colors in the viewfinder may change.

Note on Standby mode

If you leave the camcorder in Standby mode for 5 minutes while the cassette is inserted,

the camcorder turns off automatically. This prevents wearing down the battery and

wearing out the tape. To resume Standby mode, turn STANDBY down and up again.

To start recording, press START/ STOP.

Notes on recording mode

• This camcorder records and plays back in SP (standard play) mode and in LP (long

play) mode. However, the playback quality in LP mode will not be as good as that in

SP mode.

• When you record a tape in LP mode on this camcorder, we recommend you to play

the tape on this camcorder. When you play back the tape on other camcorders or

VCRs, noise may occur on a picture or sound.

Noise may occur also when you play on this camcorder the tape recorded in LP mode

on other camcorders or VCRs.

Note on recording

When you record from the beginning of a tape, run the tape for about 15 seconds before

starting the actual recording. This will ensure that you won’t miss any start-up scenes

when you play back the tape.

Ca m e ra re co rd in g

Notes on the tape counter

• The tape counter indicates the recording or playback time. Use it as a guide. There will

be a time lag of several seconds from the actual time. To set the counter to zero, press

COUNTER RESET.

• If the tape is recorded in SP and LP modes mixed, the tape counter shows incorrect

recording time. When you intend to edit the tape using the tape counter as a guide,

record in same (SP or LP) mode.

Note on the beep sound

As indicated with ≥ in the illustration, a beep sounds when you turn the power on or

when you start recording, and two beeps sound when you stop recording, confirming

the operation. Several beeps also sound as a warning of any unusual condition of the

camcorder.

Note that the beep sound is not recorded on the tape. If you do not want to hear the

beep sound, select “OFF” in the menu system.

Note on the AUTO DATE feature

The clock is set to East Coast Standard Time at the factory. You can reset the clock in the

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

menu system. The AUTO DATE feature shows the date automatically once a day.

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

– you reset the date and time.

– you eject and insert the tape again.

– you stop recording within 10 seconds.

– you set AUTO DATE to OFF once and set it to ON again in the menu system.

Notes on finder pow er save

• The recording continues even when the picture in the viewfinder disappears during

recording.

• If you set VF PW-SAVE to off in the menu system, the picture in the viewfinder does

not disappear even when you turn your face away from the viewfinder.

When moving from indoors to outdoors (or vice versa)

Turn STANDBY up and point the camcorder at a white object for about 15 seconds so

that the white balance is properly adjusted.

Ca m e ra re co rd in g

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

Zooming is a recording technique that lets you change the size of the subject in the

scene.

For more professional-looking recordings, use the zoom function sparingly.

“T” side: for telephoto (subject appears closer)

“W” side: for wide-angle (subject appears farther away)

Zo o m in g sp e e d (Va ria b le sp e e d zo o m in g )

Move the power zoom lever a little for a slower zoom, move it further for a faster zoom.

When you shoot a subject using a telephoto zoom

If you cannot get a sharp focus while in extreme telephoto zoom, move the power zoom

lever to the “W” side until the focus is sharp. You can shoot a subject that is at least

about 2 ⁵/

about ¹/

feet (about 80cm) away from the lens surface in the telephoto position, or

inch (about 1cm) away in the wide-angle position.

Notes on digital zoom

• More than 15x zoom is performed digitally (x30), and the picture quality deteriorates

as you go toward the “T” side. If you do not want to use the digital zoom, set the D

ZOOM function to OFF in the menu system.

• The right side [a] in the power zoom indicator shows the digital zooming zone, and

the left side [b] shows the optical zooming zone. If you set the D ZOOM function to

OFF, the [a] zone disappears.

[b]

[a]

Ca m e ra re co rd in g

Se le ct in g t h e SATRT/STOP m o d e

Your camcorder has two modes besides normal start/ stop mode. These modes enable

you to take a series of quick shots resulting in a lively video.

(1) Set the START/ STOP MODE switch to the desired mode.

: Recording starts when you press START/ STOP, and stops when you

press it again (normal mode).

ANTI GROUND SHOOTING

: The camcorder records only while you

press down START/ STOP so that you can avoid recording unnecessary scenes.

5 SEC: When you press START/ STOP, the camcorder records for 5 seconds

and then stops automatically.

(2) Turn STANDBY up and press START/ STOP. Recording starts.

If you selected 5 SEC, five dots appear in the viewfinder. The dots disappear at a rate of

one per second. When five seconds elapse and all the dots disappear, the camcorder

switches to Standby mode automatically.

REC

40min.

SHOTING

START/STOP

ATIGROUND

To e xt e n d t h e re co rd in g t im e in 5 SEC m o d e

Press START/ STOP again before all the dots disappear. Recording continues for about

5 seconds from the moment you pressed START/ STOP.

To re t u rn t o n o rm a l re co rd in g

Set the START/ STOP MODE switch to

recording continues.

. If you set the switch while recording,

Note on 5-SEC and ANTI GROUND SHOOTING

mode

You cannot use FADER if you select 5 SEC or ANTI GROUND SHOOTING

Hin t s fo r b e t t e r sh o o t in g

For hand-held shots, you’ll get better results by holding the camcorder according to the

following suggestions:

[a]

[b]

• Hold the camcorder firmly and secure it with the grip strap so that you can easily

manipulate the controls with your thumb [a].

• Place your right elbow against your side.

• Place your left hand under the camcorder to support it. Be sure not to touch the built-

in microphone.

• Place your eye firmly against the viewfinder eyecup.

• Use the viewfinder frame as a guide to determine the horizontal plane.

• You can also record in a low position to get an interesting recording angle. Lift the

viewfinder up to record from a low position [b].

Place the camcorder on a flat surface or use a tripod

Try placing the camcorder on a table top or any other flat surface of suitable height. If

you have a tripod for a still camera, you can also use it with the camcorder.

When attaching a non-Sony tripod, make sure that the length of the tripod screw is less

than /

inch (6.5 mm). Otherwise, you cannot attach the tripod securely and the screw

may damage the camcorder.

Cautions on the view finder

• Do not pick up the camcorder by the viewfinder [c].

• Do not place the camcorder so as to point the viewfinder toward the sun. The inside of

the viewfinder may be damaged. Be careful when placing the camcorder under

sunlight or by a window [d].

[c]

[d]

Ch e ckin g t h e re co rd e d p ict u re

Using EDITSEARCH, you can review the last recorded scene or check the recorded

picture in the viewfinder.

(1) While pressing the small green button on the POWER switch, set it to

CAMERA.

(2) Turn STANDBY up.

(3) Press the – (Œ) side of EDITSEARCH momentarily; the last few seconds of the

recorded portion play back (Rec Review ).

You can monitor the sound from the headphones.

Hold down the – side of EDITSEARCH until the camcorder goes back to the

scene you want. The last recorded portion is played back. To go forward, hold

down the + side (Edit Search).

CAMERA

OFF

POWER

VTR

START/STOP

EDITSEARCH

To st o p p la yb a ck

Release EDITSEARCH.

To b e g in re -re co rd in g

Press START/ STOP. Re-recording begins from the point you released EDITSEARCH.

Provided you do not eject the cassette, the transition between the last scene you

recorded and the next scene you record will be smooth.

Co n n e ct io n s fo r p la yb a ck

You can use this camcorder as a VCR by connecting it to your TV for playback. There

are some ways to connect the camcorder to your TV. When monitoring the playback

picture by connecting the camcorder to your TV, we recommend you to use house

current for the power source.

Co n n e ct in g d ire ct ly t o a VCR/TV w it h Vid e o /Au d io in p u t ja cks

Open the jack cover. If your TV is already connected to a VCR, connect the camcorder to

the LINE IN inputs on the VCR by using the supplied A/ V connecting cable. Set the

input selector on the VCR to LINE. Set the TV/ VCR selector on the TV to VCR.

If your VCR or TV has an S video jack, connect using the S video cable (not supplied)

[a ] to obtain a high quality picture.

(not supplied)

S VIDEO OUT

[a ]

S VIDEO

VIDEO

VIDEO OUT

[b ]

AUDIO

AUDIO OUT

: Signal flow

If you are going to connect the camcorder using the S video cable (not supplied) [a ],

you do not need to connect the yellow (video) plug of the A/ V connecting cable [b ].

If yo u r VCR o r TV is a m o n a u ra l t yp e

Connect only the white plug for audio on both the camcorder and the VCR or the TV.

With this connection, the sound is monaural even in stereo mode.

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

Use the RFU-95UC RFU adaptor (not supplied).

Pla yin g b a ck a t a p e

Usin g t h e AV co rd le ss IR re ce ive r – LASER LINK

Once you connect the AV cordless IR receiver (not supplied) having the

LASER

LINK mark to your TV or VCR, you can easily view the picture on your TV. For details,

refer to the instruction manual of the AV cordless IR receiver. LASER LINK is a system

which transmits and receives a picture and sound between video equipment having the

mark by using infrared rays. LASER LINK is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

(1) Connect the receiver to the TV, and turn on the IR receiver power.

(2) Turn on the TV power, and set the TV/ VCR selector on the TV to VCR.

(3) Set the POWER switch to VTR and press LASER LINK on the camcorder.

The LASER LINK button indicator lights up.

(4) Press · on the camcorder.

The picture appears on the TV screen.

(5) Point the IR transmitter on the camcorder toward the infrared sensor on the IR

receiver so that the blue background clearly appears on the TV.

LASER LINK

IR transmitter

To ca n ce l t h e LASER LINK fu n ct io n

Press LASER LINK.

Pla yin g b a ck a t a p e

You can monitor the playback picture in the viewfinder. You can also monitor a picture

on a TV screen, after connecting the camcorder to a TV or VCR.

(1) While pressing the small green button on the POWER switch, set it to VTR.

The video control buttons light up.

(2) Insert the recorded tape with the window facing out.

(3) Press 0 to rewind the tape.

(4) Press · to start playback.

1 _POWER

CAMERA

OFF

VTR

PLAY

REW

STOP

PAUSE

SLOW

DISPLAY

PLAY

To stop playback, press π.

To rew ind the tape, press 0.

To fast-forw ard the tape rapidly, press ).

Usin g t h e re m o t e co m m a n d e r

You can control playback using the supplied Remote Commander. Before using the

Remote Commander, insert the size AA (R6) batteries.

To d isp la y t h e vie w fin d e r scre e n in d ica t o rs o n t h e TV

Press DISPLAY on the Remote Commander. To erase the indicators, press DISPLAY

again.

To monitor the sound w hile view ing the playback picture in the view finder

Connect headphones (not supplied) to the 2 jack.

Note on the lens cover

The lens cover does not open when the POWER switch is set to VTR. Do not open the

lens cover manually. It may cause malfunction.

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 vie w a st ill p ict u re (p la yb a ck p a u se )

Press P during playback. To resume playback, press P or ·.

To lo ca t e a sce n e (p ict u re se a rch )

Keep pressing 0 or ) during playback. To resume normal playback, release the

button.

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

re w in d in g (skip sca n )

Keep pressing 0 while rewinding or ) while advancing the tape. To resume

normal playback, press ·.

To vie w t h e p ict u re a t 1/5 sp e e d (slo w p la yb a ck)

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

press ·. If slow playback lasts for about 1 minute, it shifts to normal speed

automatically.

To se le ct t h e p la yb a ck so u n d

Change the “HiFi SOUND” mode setting in the menu system.

Notes on playback

• Streaks appear and the sound is muted in the various playback modes.

• When playback pause mode lasts for 5 minutes, the camcorder automatically enters

stop mode.

Ad va n ce d o p e ra t io n s

Usin g a lt e rn a t ive p o w e r so u rce s

You can choose any of the following power sources for your camcorder: battery pack,

the house current, alkaline battery and 12/ 24 V car battery. Choose the appropriate

power source depending on where you want to use your camcorder.

Place

Accessory to be used

Pow er source

House current

Battery pack

Indoors

Outdoors

Supplied AC power adaptor

InfoLITHIUM battery NP-F330 (supplied),

NP-F530, NP-F730, NP-F930

Battery case (supplied)

Size AA (LR6) Alkaline battery

12 V or 24 V car battery

In the car

Sony car battery charger DC-V515A

Note on pow er sources

Disconnecting the power source or removing the battery pack during recording or

playback may damage the inserted tape. If this happens, restore the power supply again

immediately.

Usin g t h e h o u se cu rre n t

To use the supplied AC power adaptor:

(1) Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet.

(2) Slide the connecting plate down into the guides at the rear of the camcorder

until it clicks.

To remove the connecting plate

The connecting plate is removed in the same way as battery pack.

WARNING

The power cord must only be changed at a qualified service shop.

PRECAUTION

The set is not disconnected from the AC power source (mains) as long as it is connected

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

Notes on the VTR/CAMERA lamp

• The VTR/ CAMERA lamp will remain lit for a while even if the unit is unplugged

after use. This is normal.

• If the VTR/ CAMERA lamp does not light, disconnect the power cord. After about one

minute, reconnect the power cord.

Usin g a lt e rn a t ive p o w e r so u rce s

Usin g a lka lin e b a t t e rie s

Use the battery case (supplied) and six size AA (LR6) Sony Alkaline batteries (not

supplied).

(1) Remove the battery holder from the battery case.

(2) Insert six new alkaline batteries into the battery holder, following the marking

on the holder to be sure the batteries are installed in the correct direction.

(3) Insert the battery holder with the alkaline batteries.

(4) Insert the battery case with the alkaline batteries to the battery mounting

surface of the camcorder in the same way as the battery pack.

Ba t t e ry Life

Using alkaline batteries at 77°F (25°C).

Continuous recording time

Typical recording time

165 min.

95 min.

Notes

• You may not use the battery case in cold environment.

• The battery life may be shorter depending on the using environment.

• The above battery lives are estimates. The battery life may be shorter depending on

the storage condition of the battery before being purchased and temperature.

When the battery case is installed

Slightly raise the viewfinder when you use the camcorder.

To remove the battery case

The battery case is removed in the same way as the battery pack.

When you replace the batteries, be sure to remove the battery case from the camcorder

to prevent malfunction.

Usin g a ca r b a t t e ry

Use Sony DC-V515A car battery charger (not supplied). Connect the car battery cord to

the cigarette lighter socket of a car (12 V or 24 V). Connect the car battery charger and to

the camcorder in the same way as you connect the AC power adaptor.

To remove the car battery charger

The car battery charger is removed in the same way as the AC power adaptor.

This mark indicates that this product is a genuine accessory for Sony

video products.

When purchasing Sony video products, Sony recommends that you

purchase accessories with this “GENUINE VIDEO ACCESSORIES”

mark.

Ch a n g in g t h e m o d e se t t in g s

You can change the mode settings in the menu system to further enjoy the features and

functions of the camcorder.

(1) Press MENU to display the menu.

(2) Turn the control dial to select the desired item, then press the dial.

(3) Turn the control dial to select the desired mode, then press the dial. If you

want to change the other modes, repeat steps 2 and 3.

(4) Press MENU to erase the menu display.

WIND

OFF

CAMERA

VTR

COMMANDER

ORC TO SET

REC MODMEENU

TITLE COL

TITLE POS

TITLE LANG

WIND

OFF

COMMANDER ON

EDIT

HiFi SOUND

REC MODE

TBC

COMMANDER

ORC TO SET

REC MODE

TITLE COL

TITLE POS

TITLE LANG

WIND

COMMANDER

ORC TO SET

REC MODMEENU

[MENU] : END

DNR

BEEP

TITLE COL

TITLE POS

TITLE LANG

LP/USHXEC

TITLE1 SET

[MENU] : END

TITLE2 SET

[MENU] : END

D ZOOM

BEEP

VF PW SAVE

[MENU] : END

BEEP

LP/USHXEC

OFF

[MENU] : END

BEEP

OFF

[MENU] : END

TITLE POS

TITLE LANG

TITLE1 SET

TITLE2 SET

D ZOOM

BEEP

OFF

LP/USHXEC

VF PW SAVE

[MENU] : END

Ch a n g in g t h e m o d e se t t in g s

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

It e m s fo r b o t h CAMERA a n d VTR m o d e s

COMMANDER <ON/OFF>

• Select ON when using the supplied Remote Commander for the camcorder.

• Select OFF when not using the Remote Commander.

∗

REC MODE <SP/LP>

• Select SP when recording in SP (standard play) mode.

• Select LP when recording in LP (long play) mode.

∗

BEEP <ON/OFF>

• Select ON so that beeps sound when you start/ stop recording, etc.

• Select OFF when you do not want to hear the beep sound.

∗

VF PW-SAVE <ON/OFF>

• Select ON so that the picture in the viewfinder appears only when you bring your face

close to the viewfinder.

• Select OFF when you want to display the picture in the viewfinder all the time.

It e m s fo r CAMERA m o d e o n ly

WIND <ON/OFF>

• Select ON to reduce wind noise when recording in strong wind.

• Normally select OFF.

∗

ORC TO SET <ORC ON>

Select this item and press the START/ STOP button to automatically adjust the

recording condition to get the best possible recording. If you have already perform this

function, “ORC ON” is displayed.

∗

TITLE COL <WHITE/YELLOW/VIOLET/RED/CYAN/GREEN/BLUE>

Select the color of the title.

∗

TITLE POS <CENTER/BOTTOM>

• Select CENTER to center the title in the picture.

• Select BOTTOM to position the title at the bottom of the picture.

∗

TITLE LANG <ENGLISH/FRANÇAIS/ESPAÑOL/PORTUGUÊS>

Select the language of the preset titles.

∗

TITLE 1 SET TITLE 2 SET

Select to store your own original titles.

∗

D ZOOM <ON/OFF>

• Select ON to activate digital zooming.

• Select OFF not to use the digital zoom. The camera goes back to 15x zoom.

∗

REC LAMP <ON/OFF>

• Select OFF when you do not want the camera recording/ battery lamp at the front of

the unit to light up.

• Normally select ON.

Ch a n g in g t h e m o d e se t t in g s

∗

AUTO DATE <ON/OFF>

• Select ON to record the date for 10 seconds after recording has started.

• Select OFF not to record the date.

∗

CLOCK SET

Select this item to reset the date or time.

∗

DEMO MODE <ON/OFF>

• Select ON to make the demonstration appear without cassette.

• Select OFF to deactivate the demonstration mode.

Notes on DEMO MODE

• DEMO MODE is set to STBY (Standby) at the factory and the demonstration starts

about 10 minutes after you set the POWER switch to CAMERA without inserting a

cassette. Note that you cannot select STBY of DEMO MODE in the menu system.

• You cannot select DEMO MODE when a cassette is inserted in the camcorder.

• If you insert a cassette during the demonstration, the demonstration stops. You can

start recording as usual. DEMO MODE automatically returns to STBY.

To look at the demonstration at once

Eject the cassette, if inserted. Select ON of DEMO MODE and erase the menu display.

The demonstration will begin. When you turn off the camcorder once, DEMO MODE

automatically returns to STBY.

It e m s fo r VTR m o d e o n ly

EDIT <ON/OFF>

• Select ON to minimize picture deterioration when editing.

• Normally select OFF.

HiFi SOUND <STEREO/1/2>

• Normally select STEREO.

• Select 1 or 2 to play back a dual sound track tape.

∗

TBC <ON/OFF>

• Select ON to correct for jitter.

• Select OFF not to correct for jitter.

The picture may not be steady when played back.

Note on TBC setting

Set TBC to OFF when playing back:

• A tape you have dubbed over.

• A tape on which you recorded the signal of a TV game or similar machine.

If the playback picture fluctuates while you hold the camcorder, set TBC to OFF.

∗

DNR <ON/OFF>

• Select ON to reduce noise.

• Select OFF to not reduce noise.

The follow ing settings w ork only during playback

EDIT, HiFi SOUND, TBC, and DNR.

∗ These settings are retained even when the battery is removed, as long as the lithium

battery is in place.

Fa d e -in a n d fa d e -o u t

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

When fading in, the picture gradually fades in from black or mosaic while the sound

increases. When fading out, the picture gradually fades to black or mosaic while the

sound decreases.

Wh e n fa d in g in [a ]

(1) While the camcorder is in Standby mode, press FADER. The fade indicator

starts flashing.

(2) Press START/ STOP to start recording. The fade indicator stops flashing.

Wh e n fa d in g o u t [b ]

(1) During recording, press FADER. The fade indicator starts flashing.

(2) Press START/ STOP to stop recording. The fade indicator stops flashing, and

then recording stops.

[a ]

STBY

REC

FADER

M.FADER

[b ]

STBY

REC

FADER

M.FADER

START/STOP

To ca n ce l t h e fa d e -in /fa d e -o u t fu n ct io n

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

When the date or time indicator is displayed

The date or time indicator does not fade in or fade out.

Notes on titles

• While fading in or fading out, you cannot superimpose a title.

• While a title is displayed, the picture does not fade in or out.

When START/STOP MODE is set to 5SEC or ANTI GROUND SHOOTING

You cannnot use the fader function.

Usin g t h e w id e m o d e fu n ct io n

Se le ct in g t h e d e sire d m o d e

You can record a cinemalike picture (CINEMA) or a 16:9 wide picture to watch on the

16:9 wide-screen TV (16:9 FULL).

[b]

CINEMA

[a]

[c]

[e]

[f]

16:9 FULL

[d]

CINEMA

Black bands appear at the top and the bottom of the screen, and the viewfinder [a] and

a normal TV screen [b] look wide. You can also watch the picture without black bands

on a wide-screen TV [c]. When you select the CINEMA mode, DATE, TIME and the

battery indicators are displayed above.

16:9 FULL

The picture in the viewfinder [d] or on a normal TV [e] is horizontally compressed. You

can watch the picture of normal images on a wide-screen TV [f].

Usin g t h e w id e m o d e fu n ct io n

While the camcorder is in Standby mode, press 16:9 WIDE repeatedly so that the

desired mode indicator appears in viewfinder. While recording, you cannot change the

mode.

CINEMA

16:9 FULL

1:69WIDE

Usin g t h e w id e m o d e fu n ct io n

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

Press 16:9 WIDE repeatedly until the wide mode indicator disappears.

To w a t ch t h e t a p e re co rd e d in w id e m o d e

To watch the tape recorded in CINEMA mode, set the screen mode of the wide-screen

TV to zoom mode. To watch the tape recorded in 16:9 FULL mode, set it to full mode.

For details, refer to the instruction manual of your TV.

Note that the picture recorded in 16:9 FULL mode looks compressed on a normal TV.

Notes on w ide mode

• If wide mode is set to 16:9 FULL, the Steady Shot function does not work and the

“

” indicator flashes.

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

the wide-screen TV.

• If you dub a tape, the tape is copied in the same mode as the original recording.

• The wide mode is canceled automatically 5 minutes after you remove the power

source.

• When recording, you cannot change the mode.

En jo yin g p ict u re e ffe ct

Se le ct in g p ict u re e ffe ct

You can make pictures like those of television with the Picture Effect function.

[a ]

[b ]

[c]

[d ]

[e ]

[f]

PASTEL [a]

SOLARIZE [c]

Emphasize contrast and gives picture

animation-like colors.

The light intensity is more clear, and the

picture looks like an illustration.

NEG. ART [b]

MOSAIC [d]

The color and brightness of the picture is

reversed.

The picture is mosaic.

SLIM [e]

SEPIA

The picture expands vertically.

The picture is sepia.

STRETCH [f]

The picture expands horizontally.

B&W

The picture is monochrome (black and

white).

En jo yin g p ict u re e ffe ct

Usin g p ict u re e ffe ct fu n ct io n

(1) Press PICTURE EFFECT.

(2) Turn the control dial to select the desired picture effect mode.

PICTURE

EFFECT

PASTEL

NEG. ART

SEPIA

B & W

SOLARIZE

MOSAIC

SLIM

STRETCH

To t u rn o ff p ict u re e ffe ct

Press PICTURE EFFECT. The indicator in the viewfinder goes out.

Note on the picture effect

When you turn the power off, the camcorder returns automatically to normal mode.

Fo cu sin g m a n u a lly

Wh e n t o u se m a n u a l fo cu s

In the following cases you should obtain better results by adjusting the focus manually.

[a ]

[b ]

[c]

[d ]

• Insufficient light [a]

• Subjects with little contrast — walls, sky, etc. [b]

• Too much brightness behind the subject [c]

• Horizontal stripes [d]

• Subjects through frosted glass

• Subjects beyond nets, etc.

• Bright subject or subject reflecting light

• Shooting a stationary subject when using a tripod

Fo cu sin g m a n u a lly

When focusing manually, first focus in telephoto before recording, and then reset the

shot length.

(1) Set FOCUS to MANUAL. The f indicator appears in the viewfinder.

(2) Move the power zoom lever to the “T” side until the lever reaches the end.

(3) Turn the NEAR/ FAR dial to achieve a sharp focus. Be sure not to touch the

built-in microphone when you turn the NEAR/ FAR dial.

(4) Set the desired shot length using the power zoom lever.

FOCUS

AUTO

MANUAL

INFINITY

NEAR

FAR

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

Set FOCUS to AUTO. The f indicator in the viewfinder disappears.

Shooting in relatively dark places

Shoot at wide-angle after focusing in the telephoto position.

To re co rd a ve ry d ist a n t su b je ct

Push FOCUS down to INFINITY. The lens focuses on the most distant subject while

FOCUS is held down. When it is released, manual focus mode is resumed. Use this

function when shooting through a window or a screen, to focus on a most distant

subject.

Note on manual focusing

The following indicators may appear:

: when recording a very distant subject.

: when the subject is too close to focus on.

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

Se le ct in g t h e b e st m o d e

You can select one of six PROGRAM AE (Auto Exposure) modes to suit your shooting

situation, referring to the following.

Spotlight mode

For subjects in spotlight, such as at the theatre or a formal event.

a Soft portrait mode

For zooming in on a still subject in telephoto mode, or for a subject behind an obstacle

such as a screen. Creates a soft background for subjects such as people or flowers, and

faithfully reproduces skin color.

A Sports lesson mode

For recording fast-moving subjects such as in tennis or golf games.

Beach & ski mode

For people or faces in strong light or reflected light, such as at a beach in midsummer or

on a snowy winter mountain.

Sunset & moon mode

For recording subjects in dark environnments such as sunsets, fireworks, neon signs, or

general night views.

Landscape mode

For distant subjects such as mountains or when recording a subject behind an obstacle

such as a window or screen.

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

(1) Press PROGRAM AE.

(2) Turn the control dial to select the desired PROGRAM AE mode.

PROGRAM

LP/USHXEC

To t u rn o ff p ro g ra m AE

Press PROGRAM AE.

Notes on focus setting

• In the Spotlight, Sports lesson and Beach & Ski modes, you cannot take close-ups

because the camcorder is set to focus only on subjects in the middle to far distance.

• In the Sunset & Moon and Landscape modes, the camcorder is set to focus only on

distant subjects.

Note on PROGRAM AE

You can adjust the exposure while recording using PROGRAM AE mode.

Sh o o t in g w it h b a cklig h t in g

When you shoot a subject with the light source behind the subject or a subject with a

light background, use the BACK LIGHT function.

Press BACK LIGHT. The c indicator appears in the viewfinder.

[a]

[b]

BACK LIGHT

[a] Subject is too dark because of backlight.

[b] Subject becomes bright with backlight compensation.

Aft e r sh o o t in g

Be sure to release this adjustment condition by pressing BACK LIGHT again. The c

indicator disappears. Otherwise, the picture will be too bright under normal lighting

condition.

This function is also effective under the follow ing conditions:

• On snow, e.g. at a ski resort

• At the beach under strong sunshine

• A subject with a light source nearby or a mirror reflecting light

• A white subject against a white background. Especially when you shoot a person

wearing shiny clothes made of silk or synthetic fiber, his or her face tends to become

dark if you do not use this function.

To m a ke a fin e a d ju st m e n t

You can adjust the exposure manually. However, when you adjust the exposure

manually, BACK LIGHT does not operate.

Ad ju st in g t h e e xp o su re

Wh e n t o a d ju st t h e e xp o su re

Adjust the exposure manually under the following cases.

[a ]

[b ]

[a]

• The background is too bright (back lighting)

• Insufficient light: most of the picture is dark

[b]

• Bright subject and dark background

• To record the darkness faithfully

Ad ju st in g t h e e xp o su re

(1) Press EXPOSURE.

(2) Turn the control dial to adjust the brightness.

EXPOSURE

LP/USHXEC

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

Press EXPOSURE again.

Shooting w ith the sun behind you

If the light source is behind your subject, or in the following situations, the subject will

be recorded too dark.

• The subject is indoors and there is a window behind the subject.

• Bright light sources are included in the scene.

• When shooting a person wearing white or shiny clothes in front of a white

background, the face will be recorded too dark.

Ad ju st in g t h e e xp o su re

Shooting in the dark

We recommend you to use a video light (not supplied). To get the best color, you must

maintain a sufficient light level.

When you adjust the exposure manually

• BACK LIGHT does not appear.

• If you press PROGRAM AE, the camcorder automatically returns to automatic

exposure mode.

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

You can select one of eight preset titles. You can also select the language, position, and

color of titles in the menu system.

Se le ct in g t h e la n g u a g e

(1) While the camcorder is in Standby mode, press MENU to display the menu.

(2) Turn the control dial to select TITLE LANG, then press the dial.

(3) Turn the control dial to select the desired language, then press the dial.

(4) Press MENU to erase the menu display.

COMMANDER

ORC TO SET

REC MODE

TITLE COL

TITLE POS

TITLE LANG

TITLE1 SET

ENGLISH

FRANÇAIS

ESPAÑOL

PORTUGUÊS

TITLE LANG

ENGLISH

LP/USHXEC

[MENU] : END

COMMANDER

ORC TO SET

REC MODE

TITLE COL

ENGLISH

TITLE POS

TITLE LANG

TITLE1 SET

FRANÇAIS

ESPAÑOL

PORTUGUÊS

TITLE LANG

ESPAÑOL

LP/USHXEC

[MENU] : END

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

Usin g t it le s

To a d d t h e t it le fro m t h e b e g in n in g

(1) While the camcorder is in Standby mode, press TITLE repeatedly until the

desired title appears.

Each time a new title appears, it flashes. When the desired title appears, wait

for it to stop flashing.

(2) Press START/ STOP to start recording.

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

To a d d t h e t it le w h ile yo u a re re co rd in g

(1) While the camcorder is in Standby mode, press TITLE repeatedly until the

desired title appears.

Each time a new title appears, it flashes.

(2) When the desired title appears, wait for it to stop flashing, and press TITLE

again to erase the title from the display.

(3) Press START/ STOP to start recording.

(4) When you reach the point where you want to add the title, press TITLE.

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

TITLE

Titles cycle as follow s:

Original title 1 n Original title 2 n HELLO! n HAPPY BIRTHDAY n HAPPY

HOLIDAYS n CONGRATULATIONS! n OUR SWEET BABY n WEDDING n

VACATION n THE END

After “THE END” the title indicator goes off once and returns to Original title 1 again.

The titles are displayed in the language you selected in the menu system.

Notes on superimposing a title

• If you have not made any original titles, they are not displayed.

• You cannot select a title while you are recording.

• FADER does not work while the title is displayed.

• A title, a date and time cannot be recorded at the same time.

• When fading in or out you cannot display a title.

• If you display the menu while superimposing a title, the title is not recorded while the

menu is being displayed.

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

To se le ct t h e co lo r o f t h e t it le

(1) While the camcorder is in Standby mode, press MENU to display the menu.

(2) Turn the control dial to select TITLE COL, then press the dial.

(3) Turn the control dial to select the desired color, then press the dial.

You can choose from the following 7 colors:

WHITE ˜ YELLLOW ˜ VIOLET ˜ RED ˜ CYAN ˜ GREEN ˜

BLUE

(4) Press MENU to erase the menu display.

To se le ct t h e p o sit io n o f t h e t it le

(1) While the camcorder is in Standby mode, press MENU to display the menu.

(2) Turn the control dial to select TITLE POS, then press the dial.

(3) Turn the control dial to select the desired position (CENTER or BOTTOM),

then press the dial.

(4) Press MENU to erase the menu display.

TITLE COL

TITLE POS

WIND

COMMANDER

ORC TO SET

REC MODE

TITLE COL

COMMANDER

ORC TO SET

REC MODE

TITLE COL

TITLE POS

TITLE LANG

WHITE

TITLE POS

CENTER

TITLE LANG

TITLE1 SET

LP/USHXEC

[MENU]: END

WHITE

YELLOW

VIOLET

TITLE COL RED

CYAN

GREEN

BLUE

TITLE POS

CENTER

BOTTOM

LP/USHXEC

[MENU]: END

3 ₁

WHITE

YELLOW

VIOLET

RED

TITLE COL

CYAN

GREEN

BLUE

TITLE POS

CENTER

BOTTOM

LP/USHXEC

[MENU]: END

WIND

COMMANDER

ORC TO SET

REC MODE

TITLE COL

COMMANDER

ORC TO SET

REC MODE

TITLE COL

TITLE POS

BOTTOM

GREEN

TITLE LANG

TITLE1 SET

TITLE POS

TITLE LANG

[MENU]: END

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

You can make up to two titles and store them in the camcorder. Eject the cassette before

you begin. Your title can have up to 22 letters.

(1) While the camcorder is in Standby mode, press MENU to display the menu.

(2) Turn the control dial to select TITLE1 SET or TITLE2 SET, then press the dial.

(3) Turn the control dial to select the desired character, then press the dial.

To move the cursor to the character on the left side, select M.

(4) Repeat step 3 until you finish the title.

(5) When you are finished, turn the control dial to select

, then press the dial.

(6) Press MENU to erase the menu display.

ORC TO SET

REC MODE

TITLE COL

TITLE POS

TITLE LANG

TITLE1 SET

– – – – – – –

TITLE1 SET

TITLE2 SET

– – – – – –

LP/USHXEC

[MENU]: END

–

•

TITLE1 SET

NEW YORK

TITLE1 SET

– – – – – –

[MENU]: END

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

In step 2, select TITLE 1 SET or TITLE 2 SET, whichever title you want to edit is stored

in. Then change the title.

If you do nothing more than 5 minutes w hile a cassette is in the camcorder

The power goes off automatically. Turn STANDBY down once, turn it again up and

proceed from step 1.

When you enter 22 letters in step 4

The title is stored automatically. (You do not need to got to step 5.)

To delete a title

At the leftmost character position, select

and press the control dial. Do not erase the

title by selecting empty spaces. If you do so, a title full of empty spaces is stored.

Re co rd in g w it h t h e d a t e /t im e

Before you start recording or during recording, press DATE or TIME. You can record

the date or time displayed in the viewfinder with the picture. Press DATE (or TIME),

then press TIME (or DATE) to display date and time together.

The clock is already set to East Coast Standard Time at the factory. You can reset the

clock in the menu system.

DATE

TIME

JUL 4 1997

5:30:00 PM

DATE

TIME

5:30:00 PM

To st o p re co rd in g w it h t h e d a t e a n d /o r t im e

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

recording continues.

Note on the date or time indicator

If you press DATE or TIME while you are recording in CINEMA mode, the indicators

in the viewfinder move upwards.

Op t im izin g t h e re co rd in g co n d it io n

Use this feature to check the tape condition before recording, so that you can get the

best possible picture (ORC).

(1) While the camcorder is in Standby mode, press MENU to display the menu.

(2) Turn the control dial to select ORC TO SET, then press the dial.

“START/ STOP KEY” starts flashing.

(3) Press START/ STOP.

The ORC indicator starts flashing. The camcorder takes about 10 seconds to

check the tape condition and then returns to Standby mode.

WIND

COMMANDER

ORC TO SET

REC MODE

TITLE COL

TITLE POS

TITLE LANG

START/STOP

KEY

LP/USHXEC

[MENU] : END

STBY

0:00:00

ORC

40 min

START/STOP

If the cassette has been ejected

Every time you eject the cassette, ORC is canceled. Set ORC again.

To check if you have performed ORC

If the ORC indicator lights up in the display window, the tape condition has been

checked.

Notes on the ORC function

• When you set ORC TO SET, the recording on the tape is erased for about 0.1 second so

that the camcorder can check the tape condition. Be careful when you use a recorded

tape. The 0.1 second blank is erased if you record from the point where you set ORC

TO SET for more than 2 seconds, or if you record over the blank.

• You cannot use this function on a tape with the red mark on the cassette exposed.

• While the ORC function is turned on, you cannot operate the power zoom lever.

Ed it in g o n t o a n o t h e r t a p e

You can create your own video program by editing with any other h 8 mm, H Hi8,

j VHS, k S-VHS,  VHSC, K S-VHSC, l Betamax or ¬ ED Betamax

VCR that has video/ audio inputs.

Be fo re e d it in g

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

Set the input selector on the VCR to LINE, if available.

(1) While pressing the small green button on the POWER switch, slide it to VTR.

(2) Set EDIT to ON in the menu system.

POWER

CAMERA

OFF

VTR

EDIT

OFF

L/PUSHXEC

[MENU]:END

:Signal flow

St a rt in g e d it in g

: Signal flow

(1) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to record over) into the VCR, and insert

your recorded tape into the camcorder.

(2) Play back the recorded tape on the camcorder until you locate the point where

you want to start editing, then press P to set the camcorder in playback pause

mode.

(3) On the VCR, locate the recording start point and set the VCR in recording

pause mode.

(4) Press P on the camcorder and VCR simultaneously to start editing.

To e d it m o re sce n e s

Repeat steps 2 to 4.

To st o p e d it in g

Press π on both the camcorder and the VCR.

Note on the DISPLAY function

If you have displayed the viewfinder screen indicators on the TV, erase the indicators

by pressing DISPLAY on the Remote Commander so that they will not be

superimposed on the edited tape.

Note on Fine Synchro Edit

If you connect a video deck that has the Fine Synchro Edit feature to the LANC l jack

of the camcorder, using a LANC cable (not supplied), the edit will be even more

precise.

Re co rd in g fro m a VCR o r TV

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

video outputs. Connect the camcorder to the VCR or TV.

(1) While pressing the small green button on the POWER switch, slide it to VTR.

(2) Press REC r and the button on the right together at the point where you want

to start recording.

In recording and recording pause mode, S VIDEO and VIDEO/ AUDIO jacks

automatically work as input jacks.

If your VCR or TV has an S video jack, connect using the S video cable (not supplied)

[a ] to obtain a high quality picture.

POWER

REC

CAMERA

OFF

VTR

(not supplied)

S VIDEO OUT

S VIDEO

VIDEO

VCR

[a ]

VIDEO OUT

[b ]

AUDIO OUT

AUDIO

: Signal flow

If your VCR or TV is a monaural type, connect only the white plug for audio on both

the camcorder and the VCR or TV.

If you are going to connect the camcorder using the S video cable (not supplied) [a], you

do not need to connect the yellow (video) plug of the A/ V connecting cable [b].

To ch e ck t h e p ict u re fro m a VCR o r TV b e fo re re co rd in g

Press P after pressing r. You can check the picture in the viewfinder.

To st o p re co rd in g

Press π.

Re le a sin g t h e STEADY SHOT fu n ct io n

When you shoot, the

indicator appears in the viewfinder. This indicates that the

Steady Shot function is working and the camcorder compensates for camera-shake.

You can release the Steady Shot function when you do not need to use the Steady Shot

function. Do not use the Steady Shot function when shooting a stationary object with a

tripod.

Set STEADY SHOT to OFF. The

indicator goes off.

STEADY SHOT

OFF

To a ct iva t e t h e St e a d y Sh o t fu n ct io n a g a in

Set STEADY SHOT to ON. The

indicator appears in the viewfinder.

Notes on the Steady Shot function

• The Steady Shot function will not correct excessive camera-shake.

• When you switch the Steady Shot function on or off, the exposure may fluctuate.

• Steady Shot does not operate when you select the 16:9 FULL mode. If you set

STEADY SHOT to ON, the

indicator flashes.

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

Ch a n g in g t h e lit h iu m b a t t e ry in t h e ca m co rd e r

Your camcorder is supplied with a lithium battery installed. When the battery becomes

weak or dead, the I indicator flashes in the viewfinder for about 5 seconds when you

set the POWER switch to CAMERA. In this case, replace the battery w ith a Sony

CR2025 or Duracell DL-2025 lithium battery. Use of any other battery may present

a risk of fire or explosion. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer’s

instructions.

The lithium battery for the camcorder lasts for about 1 year under normal operation.

(The lithium battery that comes installed at the factory may not last 1 year.)

JUL 4 1997

No t e s o n lit h iu m b a t t e ry

• Keep the lithium battery out of the reach of children.

Should the battery be sw allow ed, consult a doctor immediately.

• Wipe the battery with a dry cloth to assure a good contact.

• Do not hold the battery with metallic tweezers, otherwise a short-circuit may occur.

• Note that the lithium battery has a positive (+) and a negative (–) side as illustrated.

Be sure to insert the lithium battery w ith the positive side facing out.

(+)

(---)

WARNING

The battery may explode if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble, or dispose of in

fire.

Ch a n g in g t h e lit h iu m b a t t e ry

When replacing the lithium battery, keep the battery pack or other power source

attached. Otherwise, you will need to reset the date, time and other items in the menu

system retained by the lithium battery.

(1) Open the lid of the lithium battery compartment.

(2) Push the lithium battery down once and pull it out from the holder.

(3) Install the lithium battery with the positive (+) side facing out. Close the lid.

Re se t t in g t h e d a t e a n d t im e

You can set the date and time in the menu system.

(1) Press MENU to display the menu in the viewfinder.

(2) Turn the control dial to select CLOCK SET, then press the dial.

(3) Turn the control dial to adjust the year, and then press the dial.

(4) Set the month, day, hour and minutes by turning the control dial and then

pressing the dial.

(5) Press MENU to erase the menu display.

WIND

OFF

COMMANDER

ORC TO SET

REC MODE

TITLE COL

TITLE POS

TITLE LANG

D ZOOM

BEEP

VF PW-SAVE

REC LAMP

AUTO DATE

CLOCK SET

DEMO MODE

1997 JAN

JAN 1 1997

12:00:00 AM

[MENU] : END

CLOCK SET

12 00 AM

L/PUSHXEC

[MENU] : END

1997 JUL

CLOCK SET

12 00 AM

L/PUSHXEC

[MENU] : END

1997 JUL

CLOCK SET

12 00 AM

L/PUSHXEC

[MENU] : END

1997 JAN

1997 JUL

L/PUSHXEC

CLOCK SET

00 PM

1998 JAN

L/PUSHXEC

[MENU] : END

1997 JUL

1997 JAN

CLOCK SET

30 PM

L/PUSHXEC

[MENU] : END

CLOCK SET

12 00 AM

To co rre ct t h e d a t e a n d t im e se t t in g

Repeat the above procedure.

Re se t t in g t h e d a t e a n d t im e

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 in the viewfinder.

Press TIME to display the time indicator.

When you press the same button again, the indicator goes off.

The year indicator changes as follow s:

•

1997

1998

2029

Note on the time indicator

The internal clock of this camcorder operates on a 12-hour cycle.

• 12:00 AM stands for midnight.

• 12:00 PM stands for noon.

Usa b le ca sse t t e s a n d p la yb a ck m o d e s

Se le ct in g ca sse t t e t yp e s

This Hi8 system is an extension of the standard 8 mm system, and was developed for

higher-quality pictures.

You can use Hi8 video and standard 8 mm cassettes. When you use a Hi8 video

cassette, the recording is in the Hi8 system. When you use a standard 8mm cassette, the

recording is in the standard 8 mm system. You cannot record on standard 8 mm

cassettes in the Hi8 system.

If you are going to play back the tape using a standard 8mm video recorder/ player, you

should use standard 8 mm cassettes.

Wh e n yo u p la y b a ck

The playback mode (SP/ LP) and system (Hi8/ standard 8 mm) are selected

automatically according to the format in which the tape has been recorded. The quality

of the recorded picture in LP mode, however, will not be as good as that in SP mode.

No t e o n AFM HiFi st e re o

When you play back a tape, the sound will be in monaural if:

• You record the tape using this camcorder, then play it back on an AFM HiFi monaural

video recorder/ player.

• You record the tape on an AFM HiFi monaural video recorder, then play it back on

this camcorder.

Fo re ig n 8 m m vid e o

Because the TV color systems differ from country to country, you may not be able to

play back foreign pre-recorded tapes. Refer to the list of “Using your camcorder

abroad” to check the TV color system of foreign countries.

Tip s fo r u sin g t h e b a t t e ry p a ck

This section shows you how you can get the most out of your battery pack.

Pre p a rin g t h e b a t t e ry p a ck

Alw a ys ca rry a d d it io n a l b a t t e rie s

Have sufficient battery pack power to do 2 to 3 times as much recording as you have

planned.

Ba t t e ry life is sh o rt e r in a co ld e n viro n m e n t

Battery efficiency is decreased, and the battery will be used up more quickly, if you are

recording in a cold environment.

To sa ve b a t t e ry p o w e r

Turn STANDBY down when not recording to save battery power.

A smooth transition between scenes can be made even if recording is stopped and

started again. While you are positioning the subject, selecting an angle, or looking

through the viewfinder lens, the lens moves automatically and the battery is used. The

battery is also used when a tape is inserted or removed.

Wh e n t o re p la ce t h e b a t t e ry p a ck

While you are using your camcorder, the remaining battery indicator in the viewfinder

decreases gradually as battery power is used up. The remaining time in minutes also

appears.

When the remaining battery indicator reaches the lowest point, the i indicator appears

and starts flashing in the viewfinder.

When the i indicator in the viewfinder changes from slow flashing to rapid flashing

while you are recording, slide the POWER switch to OFF on the camcorder and replace

the battery pack. Leave the tape in the camcorder to obtain a smooth transition between

scenes after the battery pack has been replaced.

No t e s o n t h e re ch a rg e a b le b a t t e ry p a ck

Ca u t io n

Never leave the battery pack in temperatures above 140°F (60°C), such as in a car

parked in the sun or under direct sunlight.

Th e b a t t e ry p a ck h e a t s u p

During charging or recording, the battery pack heats up. This is caused by energy that

has been generated and a chemical change that has occurred inside the battery pack.

This is not cause for concern and is normal.

Tip s fo r u sin g t h e b a t t e ry p a ck

Ba t t e ry p a ck ca re

• Remove the battery pack from the camcorder after using it, and keep it in a cool

place. When the battery pack is installed to the camcorder, a small amount of current

flows to the camcorder even if the POWER switch is set to OFF. This shortens battery

life.

• The battery pack is always discharging even when it is not in use after charging.

Therefore, you should charge the battery pack right before using the camcorder.

Be su re t o o b se rve t h e fo llo w in g

• Keep the battery pack away from fire.

• Keep the battery pack dry.

• Do not open nor try to disassemble the battery pack.

• Do not expose the battery pack to any mechanical shock.

Th e sw it ch o n t h e b a t t e ry p a ck

When the switch is supplied with the battery pack you can use it to find whether the

battery pack is charged or not. Set the switch to the “green mark” position when

charging is completed. (When removed from the charging adaptor, the switch exposes

the green mark. When removed from your camcorder, no mark is indicated.)

Th e life o f t h e b a t t e ry p a ck

If the battery indicator flashes rapidly just after turning on the camcorder with a fully

charged battery pack, the battery pack should be replaced with a new fully charged one.

Ch a rg in g t e m p e ra t u re

You should charge batteries at temperatures from 50°F to 86°F (from 10°C to 30°C).

Lower temperatures require a longer charging time.

No t e s o n t h e “ In fo LITHIUM” b a t t e ry p a ck

Wh a t is t h e “ In fo LITHIUM”

The “InfoLITHIUM” is a lithium ion battery pack which can exchange data with

compatible video equipment about its battery consumption. Sony recommends that you

use the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack with video equipment having the

mark.

When you use this battery pack with video equipment having the

mark, the

∗

video equipment will indicate the remaining battery time in minutes . However, if you

use it with video equipment not having this mark, the remaining battery capacity will

not be indicated in minutes.

∗ The indication may not be accurate depending on the condition and environment

which the equipment is used under.

Tip s fo r u sin g t h e b a t t e ry p a ck

Ho w t h e b a t t e ry co n su m p t io n is d isp la ye d

The power consumption of the camcorder changes depending on its use, such as how

the autofocusing is working.

While checking the condition of the camcorder, the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack

measures the battery consumption and calculates the remaining battery power. If the

condition changed drastically, the remaining battery indication may suddenly decrease

or increase by more than 2 minutes.

Even if 5 to 10 minutes is indicated as the battery remaining time in the viewfinder, the

i indicator may also flash under some condition.

To o b t a in m o re a ccu ra t e re m a in in g b a t t e ry in d ica t io n

Set the camcorder to recording standby mode and point towards a stationary object. Do

not move the camcorder for 30 seconds or more.

• If the indication seems incorrect, use up the battery pack and then recharge it fully

(Full charge¹⁾). Note that if you have used the battery in a hot or cold environment for

long time, or you have repeated charging many times, the battery pack may not be

able to show the correct time even after being fully charged.

• After you have used the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack with an equipment not having

the

having the

mark, make sure that you use up the battery pack on the equipment

mark and then recharge fully.

Wh y t h e re m a in in g b a t t e ry in d ica t io n d o e s n o t m a t ch t h e

co n t in u o u s re co rd in g t im e in t h e o p e ra t io n m a n u a l

The recording time is affected by the environmental temperature and conditions. The

recording time becomes very short in a cold environment. The continuous recording

time in the operation manual is measured under the condition of using a fully charged

(or normal charged²⁾) battery pack in 77°F (25°C). As the environmental temperature

and condition are different when you actually use the camcorder, the remaining battery

time is not same as the continuous recording time in the operation manual.

Full charge: Charging for about 1 hour after the CHARGE lamp of the AC power

adaptor goes off.

Normal charge: Charging just until the CHARGE lamp of the AC power adaptor goes

off.

No t e s o n ch a rg in g

A b ra n d -n e w b a t t e ry p a ck

A brand-new battery pack is not charged. Before using the battery pack, charge it

completely.

Re ch a rg e t h e b a t t e ry p a ck w h e n e ve r yo u like

You do not have to discharge it before recharging. If you charged the battery pack fully

but you did not use it for a long time, it becomes discharged. Then recharge the battery

pack before use.

No t e s o n t h e t e rm in a ls

If the terminals (metal parts on the back) are not clean, the battery charge

duration w ill be shortened.

When the terminals are not clean or when the battery pack has not been used for a long

time, repeatedly install and remove the battery pack a few times. This improves the

contact condition. Also, wipe the + and – terminals with a soft cloth or paper.

Tip s fo r u sin g t h e b a t t e ry p a ck

No t e s o n t h e b a t t e ry ca se

• Use only w ith alkaline batteries. You cannot use the battery case w ith

manganese batteries or size AA (LR6) rechargeable NiCd batteries.

• Using w ith Sony alkaline batteries is preferable.

• Battery life is remarkably shorter in a cold environment (lower than 50°F/ 10°C).

• Keep the metal part clean. If it gets dirty, wipe it with a soft cloth.

• Do not disassemble or convert the battery case.

• Do not expose the battery case to any mechanical shock.

• During recording, the battery case heats up. This is not cause for concern.

• Prevent the electrode in the battery case from coming in contact with a metal object.

• If you will not use the battery case for a long time, detach the battery case from the

camcorder and remove the batteries from the battery case.

If battery leakage occurred

• Wipe off the liquid in the battery case carefully before replacing the batteries.

• If you touch the liquid, wash it off with water.

• If the liquid get into your eyes, wash your eyes with a lot of water and then consult a

doctor.

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

Mo ist u re co n d e n sa t io n

If the camcorder is brought directly from a cold place to a warm place, moisture may

condense inside the camcorder, on the surface of the tape, or on the lens. In this

condition, the tape may stick to the head drum and be damaged or the unit may not

operate correctly. To prevent possible damage under these circumstances, the

camcorder is furnished with moisture sensors. Please, take the following precautions.

In sid e t h e ca m co rd e r

If there is moisture inside the camcorder, the beep sounds and the { indicator flashes. If

this happens, none of the functions except cassette ejection will work. Open the cassette

compartment, turn off the camcorder, and leave it about 1 hour. When 6 indicator

flashes at the same time, the cassette is inserted in the camcorder. Eject the cassette, turn

off the camcorder, and leave also the cassette about 1 hour. The camcorder can be used

again if the { indicator does not appear when the power is turned on again.

On t h e le n s

If moisture condenses on the lens, no indicator appears, but the picture becomes dim.

Turn off the power and do not use the camcorder for about 1 hour.

Ho w t o p re ve n t m o ist u re co n d e n sa t io n

When bringing the camcorder from a cold place to a warm place, put the camcorder in a

plastic bag and allow it to adapt to room conditions over a period of time.

(1) Be sure to tightly seal the plastic bag containing the camcorder.

(2) Remove the bag when the air temperature inside it has reached the

temperature surrounding it (after about 1 hour).

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

Vid e o h e a d cle a n in g

To ensure normal recording and clear pictures, clean the video heads. When the

v indicator and “

CLEANING CASSETTE” message appear one after another in the

viewfinder or playback pictures are “noisy” or hardly visible, the video heads may be

dirty.

[a]

[b]

[a] Slightly dirty

[b] Very dirty

If this happens, clean the video heads with the Sony V8-25CLH cleaning cassette (not

supplied). After checking the picture, if it is still “noisy,” repeat the cleaning. (Do not

repeat cleaning more than 5 times in one session.)

Ca u t io n

Do not use a commercially available wet-type cleaning cassette. It may damage the

video heads.

Note

If the Sony V8-25CLH cleaning cassette is not available in your area, consult your

nearest Sony dealer.

Pre ca u t io n s

Ca m co rd e r o p e ra t io n

• Operate the camcorder on 7.2 V (battery pack) or 8.4 V (AC power adaptor).

• For DC or AC operation, use the accessories recommended in this manual.

• Should any solid object or liquid get inside the casing, unplug the camcorder and have

it checked by a Sony dealer before operating it any further.

• Avoid rough handling or mechanical shock. Be particularly careful of the lens.

• Keep the POWER switch set to OFF when not using the camcorder.

• Do not wrap up the camcorder and operate it since heat may build up internally.

• Keep the camcorder away from strong magnetic fields or mechanical vibration.

On h a n d lin g t a p e s

Do not insert anything in the small holes on the rear of the cassette. These holes are

used to sense the type of tape, thickness of tape and if the recording tab is in or out.

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

Ca m co rd e r ca re

• When the camcorder is not to be used for a long time, disconnect the power source

and remove the tape. Periodically turn on the power, operate the camera and player

sections and play back a tape for about 3 minutes.

• Clean the lens with a soft brush to remove dust. If there are fingerprints on it, remove

them with a soft cloth.

• Clean the camcorder body with a dry soft cloth, or a soft cloth lightly moistened with

a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of solvent which may damage the

finish.

• Do not let sand get into the camcorder. When you use the camcorder on a sandy beach

or in a dusty place, protect it from the sand or dust. Sand or dust may cause the unit to

malfunction, and sometimes this malfunction cannot be repaired.

AC p o w e r a d a p t o r

Charging

• Use only a lithium ion type battery pack.

• Place the battery pack on a flat surface without vibration during charging.

• The battery pack will get hot during charging. This is normal.

Others

• Unplug the unit from the wall outlet when not in use for a long time. To disconnect

the power cord, pull it out by the plug. Never pull the cord itself.

• Do not operate the unit with a damaged cord or if the unit has been dropped or

damaged.

• Do not bend the AC power cord forcibly, or put a heavy object on it. This will damage

the cord and may cause a fire or electrical shock.

• Be sure that nothing metallic comes into contact with the metal parts of the connecting

plate. If this happens, a short may occur and the unit may be damaged.

• Always keep the metal contacts clean.

• Do not disassemble the unit.

• Do not apply mechanical shock or drop the unit.

• While the unit is in use, particularly during charging, keep it away from AM receivers

and video equipment because it will disturb AM reception and video operation.

• The unit becomes warm while in use. This is normal.

• Do not place the unit in locations that are:

– Extremely hot or cold

– Dusty or dirty

– Very humid

– Vibrating

No 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 in the correct direction.

• Dry batteries are not rechargeable.

• Do not use a combination of new and old batteries.

• Do not use different types of batteries.

• The batteries slowly discharge while not in use.

• Do not use a battery that is leaking.

If any difficulty should arise, unplug the unit and contact your nearest Sony dealer.

Usin g yo u r ca m co rd e r a b ro a d

Each country or area has its own electric and TV color systems. Before using your

camcorder abroad, check the following points.

Po w e r so u rce s

You can use your camcorder in any country or area with the supplied AC power

adaptor within 110 V to 240 V AC, 50/ 60 Hz.

Use a commercially available adaptor [a], if necessary, depending on the design of the

wall outlet [b].

AC-V316/V316A

[a]

[b]

Diffe re n ce in co lo r syst e m s

This 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.

Check the following list.

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, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Great Britain,

Holland, Hong Kong, Italy, Kuwait, Malaysia, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal,

Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, etc.

PAL-M system

Brazil

PAL-N system

Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay

SECAM system

Bulgaria, Czech Republic, France, Guyana, Hungary, Iran, Iraq, Monaco, Poland,

Russia, Slovak Republic, Ukraine, etc.

Tro u b le ch e ck

If you run into any problem using the camcorder, use the following table to

troubleshoot the problem. Should the difficulty persist, disconnect the power source

and contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.

Ca m co rd e r

Po w e r

Symptom

Cause and/or Corrective Action

The power is not on.

•

The battery pack is not installed.

m Install the battery pack. (p. 8)

The battery is dead.

m Use a charged battery pack. (p. 6)

The AC power adaptor is not connected to a wall outlet.

m Connect the AC power adaptor to a wall outlet. (p. 22)

You use other types of battery except an “InfoLITHIUM”

battery pack.

m Use an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (p. 6)

The power goes off.

•

While being operated in CAMERA mode, the camcorder

has been in Standby mode for more than 5 minutes.

m Turn STANDBY down once and then up again. (p. 12)

The battery is dead.

•

m Use a charged battery pack. (p. 6)

If VF PW-SAVE is set to ON, the picture disappears

automatically when you turn your face away from the

viewfinder.

m Bring your face close to the viewfinder within 1/ 2 inch

(1 cm). Or set VF PW-SAVE to OFF. (p. 25)

The battery pack is quickly

discharged.

•

The ambient temperature is too low. (p. 49)

The battery pack has not been charged fully.

m Charge the battery pack again. (p. 6)

The battery pack is completely dead, and cannot be

recharged.

m Use another battery pack. (p. 8)

You use other types of battery except an “InfoLITHIUM”

battery pack.

•

m Use an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (p. 6)

The beep sounds when the

battery is attached.

•

The battery pack is discharged during a long period of

storage.

m Charge the battery pack again. (p.6)

When you turn off the power,

the lens makes a noise.

The camcorder is not malfunctioning.

Op e ra t io n

Cause and/or Corrective Action

Symptom

•

The tape is stuck to the drum.

m Eject the tape. (p. 10)

START/ STOP does not

operate.

The tape has run out.

m Rewind the tape or use a new one. (p. 20)

The POWER switch is set to VTR.

m Set it to CAMERA. (p. 11)

The tab on the cassette is out (red).

m Use a new tape or slide the tab. (p.10)

Tro u b le ch e ck

Symptom

Cause and/or Corrective Action

Recording stops in a few

seconds.

•

The START/ STOP MODE switch is set to 5 SEC or ANTI

GROUND SHOOTING

m Set it to . (p. 15)

The cassette cannot be

removed from the holder.

The battery is dead.

m Use a charged battery pack or the AC power adaptor.

(p. 6, 22)

{ and 6 indicators flash and

no function except for cassette

ejection works.

Moisture condensation has occurred.

m Remove the cassette and leave the camcorder for at least

1 hour. (p. 52)

The counter, date or time

indicator is flashing.

You pressed DATE and TIME together for more than 2

seconds.

m The camcorder is not malfunctioning. You may start

recording. Flashing will stop soon.

•

The lithium battery is weak or dead.

m Replace the lithium battery with a new one. (p. 46)

The tape does not move when

a video control button is

pressed.

•

The POWER switch is set to CAMERA or OFF.

m Set it to VTR.

The tape has run out.

m Rewind the tape or use a new one. (p. 20)

The SteadyShot function does

not activate.

•

STEADY SHOT is set to OFF.

m Set STEADY SHOT to ON. (p. 45)

The SteadyShot function does not work when the wide

mode is set to 16:9 FULL.

The autofocusing function

does not work.

•

FOCUS is set to MANUAL.

m Set it to AUTO. (p. 31)

Shooting conditions are not suitable for autofocus.

m Set FOCUS to MANUAL to focus manually. (p. 31)

The fader function does not

activate.

•

START/ STOP MODE is set to 5 SEC or ANTI GROUND

SHOOTING

m Set it to

. (p. 15)

A title is displayed.

•

m Stop superimposing the title.

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 1

or 2 in the menu system.

m Set to STEREO in the menu system. (p. 26)

Excessive high-pitched sound

is heard.

•

The picture has been recorded with WIND set to ON in the

menu system.

m When there is no wind, set it to OFF. (p. 25)

The date or time indicator

disappears.

Reset the date and time. (p. 47)

(to be continued)

Tro u b le ch e ck

Pict u re

Symptom

Cause and/or Corrective Action

The image on the viewfinder

screen is not clear.

•

The viewfinder lens is not adjusted.

m Adjust the viewfinder lens. (p. 12)

A vertical band appears when

a subject such as lights or a

candle flame is shot against a

dark background.

•

The contrast between the subject and background is too

high. The camcorder is not malfunctioning.

m Change locations.

A vertical band appears when

shooting a very bright subject.

•

The camcorder is not malfunctioning.

The playback picture is not

clear.

EDIT is set to ON in the menu system.

m Set it to OFF. (p. 26)

The picture is “noisy”.

The video heads may be dirty.

m Clean the heads using the Sony V8-25CLH cleaning

cassette (not supplied). (p. 53)

The picture does not appear

in the viewfinder.

•

If VF PW-SAVE is set to ON, the picture disappears

automatically when you turn your face away from the

viewfinder.

m Bring your face close to the viewfinder within 1/ 2 inch

(1 cm). Or set VF PW-SAVE to OFF. (p. 25)

The picture in the viewfinder

does not disappear even if VF

PW-SAVE is set to ON.

•

Sunlight or an incandescent lamp may prevent the

viewfinder sensor from working correctly. This is not a

malfunction.

An unknown picture is

displayed in the viewfinder.

If 10 minutes elapse after you set the POWER switch to

CAMERA without inserting a cassette, the camcorder

automatically starts the demonstration or DEMO is set to

ON in the menu system.

m Insert the cassette and the demonstration stops. You can

make the demonstration not appear. (p. 26)

The five digit code appears.

•

The self-diagnosis function is activated.

m Check the code and solve the problem. (p. 60)

Ot h e rs

Symptom

Cause and/or Corrective Action

The supplied Remote

Commander does not work.

•

COMMANDER is set to OFF in the menu system.

m Set it to ON. (p. 67)

Something is blocking the infrared rays.

m Remove the obstacle.

The batteries are not inserted with the correct polarity.

m Insert the batteries with the correct polarity. (p. 67)

The batteries are dead.

m Insert new ones. (p. 67)

Tro u b le ch e ck

AC p o w e r a d a p t o r

Corrective Actions

Symptom

• Disconnect the power cord. After about 1 minute,

reconnect the power cord.

The VTR/ CAMERA or

CHARGE lamp does not light.

• See the following chart.

The CHARGE lamp flashes.

Wh e n t h e CHARGE la m p fla sh e s

Check through the following chart.

Remove the battery pack from the AC

power adaptor. Then install the same

battery pack again.

When the CHARGE lamp flashes again

Install another battery pack.

When the CHARGE lamp does not flash

again

If the CHARGE lamp lights up and goes

out after a while, there is no problem.*

When the CHARGE lamp flashes again

The problem is with the AC power

adaptor.

When the CHARGE lamp does not flash

again

If the CHARGE lamp lights up and goes

out after a while, the problem is with the

battery pack installed first.

Please contact your nearest Sony dealer

in connection with the problem.

* If you use a battery pack which you have just bought or which has been left unused

for a long time, the CHARGE lamp may flash at the first charging. This does not

indicate a problem. Repeat again to charge with the same battery pack.

Tro u b le ch e ck

Se lf-d ia g n o sis fu n ct io n

If the self-diagnosis function is activated to prevent

C:21:00

the camcorder from operating abnormally, the five

digit service number (combination of an alphabet

and figures) flashes in the viewfinder or display

window. In this case, check the following table.

First three digits

Cause and/or Corrective Action

C21

• Moisture condensation has occurred.

m Remove the cassette and leave the camcorder for at least

1 hour. (p. 52)

C22

C23

C31

• The video heads are dirty.

m Clean the heads using the Sony V8-25 CLH cleaning

cassette (not supplied). (p. 53)

• The camcorder does not operate when using a battery that

is not an InfoLITHIUM battery.

m Use an InfoLITHIUM battery. (p. 6)

• To prevent the camcorder from operating abnormally, the

self-diagnosis function has come on.

m Remove the cassette and insert it again, and then operate

the camcorder. (p. 10)

C32

• To prevent the camcorder from operating abnormally, the

self-diagnosis function has come on.

m Disconnect the power cord of the AC power adaptor or

remove the battery pack. After reconnecting or

reattaching the power source, operate the camcorder.

E61

E62

• To prevent the camcorder from operating abnormally, the

self-diagnosis function has come on.

m When you contact your local authorized Sony service

facility, inform the service number with five digits.

(example: E:61:10)

If a difficulty persists after checking the problem a few times, contact your local

authorized Sony service facility.

Sp e cifica t io n s

Audio input/output

AC p o w e r a d a p t o r

Vid e o ca m e ra

re co rd e r

Phono jacks (2: stereo L and R)

327 mV, (at output impedance

47 kilohm) impedance less than

2.2 kilohm

RFU DC OUT

Special minijack, DC 5 V

Headphone jack

Stereo minijack

LANC control jack

Stereo mini-minijack (ø 2.5 mm)

MIC jack

Minijack, 0.388 mV low

impedance with 2.5 to 3.0 V DC,

output impedance 6.8 kilohm (ø

3.5 mm)

Stereo type

Intelligent accessory shoe

Pow er requirements

110 – 240 V AC, 50/ 60 Hz

Pow er consumption

25 W

Output voltage

DC OUT: 8.4 V, 1.9 A in operating

Syst e m

Video recording system

Four rotary heads, Helical

scanning FM system (separate

SP/ LP heads)

Audio recording system

Rotary heads, FM system

Video signal

NTSC color, EIA standards

Usable cassette

8mm video format cassette

(Hi8 or standard 8)

Recording / Playback time

(using 120 min. cassette)

SP mode: 2 hours

LP mode: 4 hours

Fastforw ard/rew ind time (using

120 min. cassette)

Approx. 5 min.

Image device

CCD (Charge Coupled Device)

View finder

Electronic viewfinder (Color)

Lens

mode

Battery charge terminal: 8.4 V, 1.4

A in charge mode

Application

Sony battery packs NP-F330,

NP-F530, NP-F730, NP-F930

lithium ion type

Operating temperature

32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C)

Storage temperature

8-pin connector

LASER LINK

–4°F to +140°F (–20°C to +60°C)

Dimensions (Approx.)

3 ¹/

x 1 ¹³

x 6 ¹/

in.

Video/ audio: IR space

transmission system according to

EIAJ (Electric Industries

Association of Japan) standards

Audio carrier wave:

L ch 4.3 MHz

(81 x 45 x 163 mm) (w/ h/ d)

including projecting parts and

controls

Mass (Approx.)

1 lb 3 oz (560 g)

R ch 4.8 MHz

Design and specifications are

subject to change without notice.

Ge n e ra l

Combined power zoom lens

Filter diameter 1 ⁷/

15x (Optical)

in. (37 mm)

Pow er requirements

7.2 V (battery pack)

8.4 V (AC power adaptor)

Average pow er consumption

3.5 W during camera recording

Operating temperature

32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C)

Storage temperature

30x (Digital)

Focal distance

– 2 ³/

in. (4.1 – 61.5 mm)

1 ⁷/

– 27 ⁷/

in. (47 – 705 mm)

when converted to a 35 mm still

camera

Color temperature

Auto

Minimum illumination

2 lux (F 1.4)

–4°F to +140°F (–20°C to +60°C)

Dimensions (Approx.)

4 ³/

x 4 ¹/

x 7 ¹/

in.

(108 x 107 x 178 mm) (w/ h/ d)

Mass (Approx.)

Illumination range

2 lux to 100,000 lux

Recommended illumination

More than 100 lux

1 lb 11 oz (770 g) excluding the

battery pack, lithium battery,

cassette and shoulder strap

2 lb (920 g) including the battery

pack NP-F330, lithium battery

CR2025, cassette and shoulder

strap

In p u t a n d o u t p u t

co n n e ct o rs

Microphone

S video input/output

Stereo type

4-pin mini DIN

Luminance signal: 1 Vp-p, 75

ohms, unbalanced, sync negative

Chrominance signal: 0.286 Vp-p,

75 ohm, unbalanced

Supplied accessories

See page 5.

Video input/output

Phono jack, 1 Vp-p, 75 ohm,

unbalanced, sync negative

Id e n t ifyin g t h e p a rt s

!º

!¡

!™

!£

!¢

!∞

!§

1 BACKLIGHT button (p.35)

2 FADER button (p.27)

9 DATE button (p.41)

!º TIME button (p.41)

3 POWER sw itch (p.11)

!¡ COUNTER RESET button (p.13)

!™ Display w indow (p.69)

!£ TITLE button (p.38)

4 NEAR/FAR dial (p.32)

5 FOCUS sw itch (p.32)

6 STEADY SHOT sw itch (p.45)

7 PICTURE EFFECT button (p.29)

8 EXPOSURE button (p.35)

!¢ MENU button (p.24)

!∞ CONTROL dial (p.24)

!§ PROGRAM AE button (p.33)

Id e n t ifyin g t h e Pa rt s

!¶

@¢

@∞

!•

!ª

@º

@§

@¶

@•

@¡

@™

@£

!¶ Pow er zoom lever (p.14)

@™ Grip strap (p.16)

!• EJECT sw itch (p.10)

@£ 2 (headphones) jack (p.20)

@¢ EDITSEARCH button (p.17)

@∞ LASER LINK button (p.19)

@§ S VIDEO jack (p.18, 44)

!ª LANC l control jack

l stands for Local Application Control

Bus System. The l control jack is used for

controlling the tape transport of video

equipment and peripherals connected to it.

This jack has the same function as the jack

indicated as CONTROL L or REMOTE.

@¶ MIC jack (PLUG IN POWER)

Connect an external microphone (not

supplied). This jack also accepts a “plug-

in-power” microphone.

@º Cassette compartment (p.10)

@¡ RFU DC OUT (RFU adaptor DC output)

@• VIDEO/AUDIO jacks (p.18, 44)

jack (p.18)

Id e n t ifyin g t h e Pa rt s

@ª

#∞

#§

#º

#¡

#¶

#•

#™

#£

#¢

#ª

@ª Intelligent accessory shoe

The intelligent accessory shoe supplies

power to optional accessories such as a

video light.

#¢ 16:9 WIDE button (p.28)

#∞ View finder lens adjustment lever

(p.12)

#§ BATT (battery) PUSH button (p.8)

#¶ START/STOP button (p.11)

#• STANDBY sw itch (p.11)

#º Eyecup (p.16)

#¡ View finder (p.12, 16)

#™ Battery mounting surface

#£ START/STOP MODE sw itch (p.15)

#ª Hooks for shoulder strap (p.68)

Note on the intelligent accessory shoe

Supplies power to optional accessories such as a video light or microphone. The

intelligent accessory shoe is linked to the STANDBY switch, allowing you to turn on

and off the power supplied by the shoe. Refer to the instruction manual of the accessory

for further information. To connect an accessory, press down and push it to the end,

and then tighten the screw. To remove an accessory, loosen the screw, and then press

down and pull out the accessory.

Id e n t ifyin g t h e p a rt s

$º

$∞

$§

$¡

$™

$£

$¶

$•

$¢

$º Video control buttons (p.20)

π STOP (stop)

$∞ Lighting aperture (p.12)

$§ Lens cover

0 REW (rewind)

· PLAY (playback)

) FF (fastforward)

P PAUSE (pause)

$¶ Lithium battery compartment (p.46)

$• Tripod receptacle (p.16)

Make sure that the length of the tripod

screw is less than 9/ 32 inch (6.5 mm)

otherwise, you cannot attach the tripod

securely and the screw may damage the

camcorder.

r REC (recording)

$¡ Camera recording/battery lamp (p.11)

$™ IR transmitter (p.19)

$£ Microphone

$¢ Remote sensor (p.68)

Aim the Remote Commander here for

remote control.

Id e n t ifyin g t h e p a rt s

To w a t ch t h e d e m o n st ra t io n

You can start the demonstration by setting DEMO MODE in the menu system.

You can also start the demonstration by the following operation.

To enter demo mode

(1) Eject the cassette and set the POWER switch to VTR.

(2) Turn STANDBY up.

(3) While holding down · set the POWER switch to CAMERA.

To exit demo mode

(1) Set the POWER switch to VTR.

(2) Turn STANDBY up.

(3) While holding down π set the POWER switch to CAMERA.

Re m o t e Co m m a n d e r

The buttons that have the same name on the Remote Commander as on the camcorder

function identically.

3 DISPLAY button (p.20)

1 Transmitter

Point toward the remote sensor to

control the camcorder after turning

on the camcorder.

4 START/STOP button (p.11)

5 Pow er zoom button (p.14)

2 Tape transport buttons (p.20)

Id e n t ifyin g t h e p a rt s

To p re p a re t h e Re m o t e Co m m a n d e r

Insert two size AA (R6) batteries by matching the + and – on the batteries to the

diagram inside the battery compartment.

Note on battery life

The batteries for the Remote Commander last about 6 months under normal operation.

When the batteries become weak or dead, the Remote Commander does not work.

To avoid damage from possible battery leakage

Remove the batteries when you will not use the Remote Commander for a long time.

To u se t h e Re m o t e Co m m a n d e r

Make sure that the COMMANDER is set to ON in the menu system on the camcorder.

WIND

COMMANDER ON

ORC TO SET

REC MODE

TITLE COL

TITLE POS

TITLE LANG

L/PUSHXEC

[MENU] : END

COMMANDER ON

OFF

L/PUSHXEC

[MENU] : END

Id e n t ifyin g t h e p a rt s

Re m o t e co n t ro l d ire ct io n

5°

15 1/3 ft (5 m)

20°

15°

Notes on the Remote Commander

•

Keep the remote sensor away from strong light sources such as direct sunlight or

illumination. Otherwise, the remote control may not be effective.

Be sure that there is no obstacle between the remote sensor on the camcorder and the

Remote Commander.

This camcorder works in commander mode VTR 2. The commander modes (1, 2 and

3) are used to distinguish this camcorder from other Sony VCRs to avoid remote

control misoperation. If you use another Sony VCR in commander mode VTR 2, we

recommend you change the commander mode or cover the remote sensor of the VCR

with black paper.

At t a ch in g t h e sh o u ld e r st ra p

Attach the supplied shoulder strap to the hooks for the shoulder strap .

Id e n t ifyin g t h e p a rt s

Op e ra t io n in d ica t o r

View finder

Display w indow

!º

!¡

!™

!£

!¢

!∞

!§

!¶

!•

!¡

!§

!ª

@º

L P

STBY

ORC

00:00:00

FADER

CINEMA

MOSAIC

!™

40min

AUTO DATE

12:00:00 AM

1 WIND indicator (p.25)

!£ Video control mode (p.20)

2 Manual focusing (p.32)

!¢ Tape counter (p.13)

Self-diagnosis indicator (p.60)

3 PROGRAM AE indicator (p.33)

4 SteadyShot indicator (p.45)

5 Backlight indicator (p.35)

6 FADER indicator (p.27)

!∞ Remaining tape indicator

5min

0min

!§ Remaining battery indicator (p.49)

7 Wide mode indicator (p.28)

8 Picture effect indicator (p.29)

9 Warning indicators (p.70)

!¶ AUTO DATE indicator (p.11)

!• Date or Time indicator (p.41)

!ª ORC indicator (p.42)

!º Exposure indicator/Zoom indicator

(p.14, 35)

@º Date or Time indicator (p.41)/

Tape counter (p.13)/

!¡ Playing back or recording in Hi8

format (p.48)

Self-diagnosis indicator (p.60)

!™ Recording mode indicator (p.48)

Wa rn in g in d ica t o rs

If indicators flash in the viewfinder or in the display window, check the following:

≥: you can hear the beep sound when the BEEP is set to ON.

View finder Display w indow

5min

0min

C:21:00

C:31:10

CLEANING

CASSETTE

JUL 4 1997

1 The battery is w eak or dead.

Slow flashing: The battery is weak.

Fast flashing: The battery is dead.

7 The video heads may be

contaminated. (p.53)

8 Some other trouble has occurred.

Use the self-diagnosis function (p.60).

If the display does not disappear contact

your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony

service facility.

2 The tape is near the end.

The flashing is slow.

3 The tape has run out.

The flashing becomes rapid.

9 The lithium battery is w eak or is not

4 No tape has been inserted.

installed. (p.46)

5 The tab on the tape is out (red).

6 Moisture condensation has occurred.

(p.52)

In d e x

A, B

F, G, H

Q, R

Adjusting viewfinder ............. 12

AFM HiFi Sound ..................... 26

ANTI GROUND

Fade-in/ Fade-out ................... 27

FADER ..................................... 27

House current .......................... 22

Rec review ............................... 17

Recording mode ...................... 12

Remote control jack (LANC) . 63

SHOOTING .......................... 15

AUTO DATE ........................... 11

Auto focus ................................ 32

Backlight .................................. 35

Beep ......................................... 13

I, J, K, L

InfoLITHIUM battery ............ 50

LANC ....................................... 63

LASER LINK ........................... 19

Lithium battery ....................... 46

Self-diagnosis function .......... 60

Shoulder strap ......................... 68

Skip scan .................................. 21

Standby mode ......................... 12

START/ STOP mode ............... 15

STEADY SHOT ....................... 45

C, D

Camera recording ................... 11

Car battery ............................... 23

Charging battery ....................... 6

Cleaning video heads ............. 53

Clock set ................................... 47

Connection ......................... 18, 44

COUNTER RESET .................. 13

DATE/ TIME ........................... 41

Demonstration ........................ 26

Digital zoom ............................ 14

DISPLAY .................................. 20

DNR .......................................... 26

M, N

Manual focus ........................... 31

Menu system ........................... 24

MIC (microphone) jack .......... 63

T, U, V

Tape counter ............................ 13

TBC ........................................... 26

Title ........................................... 37

Tripod mounting .................... 16

Trouble check .......................... 56

O, P

ORC .......................................... 42

PICTURE EFFECT .................. 29

Playback pause ........................ 21

Power sources ......................... 22

Power zoom ............................. 14

PROGRAM AE ........................ 33

W, X, Y, Z

WIDE mode ............................. 28

WIND ....................................... 25

Zoom ........................................ 14

EDIT ......................................... 26

Editing ...................................... 43

EDITSEARCH ......................... 17

Eject switch .............................. 10

Exposure .................................. 36

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