Sony DCR PC3 User Manual

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Dig it a l

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. DCR-PC3

Model No. AC-

Serial No.

DCR-PC3

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

Quick Start Guide ......................................... 4

Inserting a scene from a VCR .............. 63

Audio dubbing ...................................... 65

Superimposing a title ........................... 69

Making your own titles ........................ 72

Labeling a cassette ................................ 74

Ge t t in g st a rt e d

Using this manual ................................... 6

Checking supplied accessories .............. 8

Step 1 Preparing the power supply ..... 9

Charging the battery pack .............. 9

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

Connecting to a wall outlet ........... 13

Step 2 Inserting a cassette ................... 14

Step 3 Using a touch panel ................. 15

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

Changing the menu settings ................ 76

Resetting the date and time ................. 82

“ Me m o ry St ick” o p e ra t io n s

Using a “Memory Stick”–introduction

........................................................... 83

Re co rd in g – Ba sics

Recording still images on “Memory

Stick”s – Memory photo recording

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

Recording a picture .............................. 17

Shooting backlit subjects

(BACK LIGHT) ........................ 23

Superimposing a still picture in a

Shooting in the dark (NightShot)

“Memory Stick” on a moving

.................................................... 23

picture – MEMORY MIX ............... 93

END SEARCH ................................ 25

Recording an image from a mini DV

tape as a still image ........................ 96

Copying still images from a mini DV

tape – Photo save ............................ 98

Viewing a still picture – Memory photo

playback ......................................... 100

Playing back images in a continuous

loop – SLIDE SHOW .................... 104

Preventing accidental erasure

Pla yb a ck – Ba sics

Playing back a tape ............................... 26

Viewing the recording on TV .............. 30

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

Photo recording ..................................... 31

Using the wide mode ........................... 33

Using the fader function ...................... 34

Using special effects – Picture effect .. 37

Using special effects – Digital effect ... 39

– Image protection ........................ 105

Deleting images ................................... 106

Writing a print mark – PRINT MARK

......................................................... 109

Adjusting the white balance manually

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

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

Using the PROGRAM AE function .... 43

Adjusting the exposure manually ...... 45

Focusing manually ................................ 46

Using the viewfinder .......................... 110

Usable cassettes ................................... 111

Troubleshooting .................................. 113

Self-diagnosis display ........................ 118

Warning indicators and messages .... 119

Using your camcorder abroad .......... 121

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

Playing back a tape with picture effects

........................................................... 47

Playing back a tape with digital effects

........................................................... 48

Quickly locating a scene using the zero

set memory function ...................... 49

Searching a recording by date

Maintenance information and

precautions .................................... 122

Specifications ....................................... 127

Qu ick Re fe re n ce

– Date search ................................... 50

Searching the boundaries of recorded

tape by title – Title search ............. 52

Searching for a photo – Photo search/

Photo scan ....................................... 53

Identifying the parts and controls .... 128

Quick Function Guide ........................ 135

Index ........................................ Back cover

• Windows is registered trademarks licensed to

Microsoft Corporation, registered in the U.S.A. and

other countries.

• All other product names mentioned herein may be

the trademarks or registered trademarks of their

respective companies.

Ed it in g

Dubbing a tape ...................................... 55

Editing partially on a DV tape – DV

synchro-editing ............................... 57

Furthermore, “ ” and “ ” are not mentioned in each

case in this manual.

Recording video or TV programs ....... 59

Qu ick St a rt Gu id e

This chapter introduces you to the basic features of your

camcorder. See the page in parentheses “( )” for more

information.

Co n n e ct in g t h e p o w e r co rd (p . 13)

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

AC adaptor

(supplied)

Connecting

plate

Slide the BATT RELEASE

lever to remove the

connecting plate from your

camcorder.

Remove the battery

DK connecting cord

(supplied)

terminal cover. And then

attach the connecting

plate to your camcorder.

In se rt in g a ca sse t t e (p . 14)

3Close the cassette

compartment by

pressing the

1Slide OPEN/ ZEJECT

2Push the middle

portion of the back of

the cassette to insert.

Insert the cassette in a

straight line deeply

into the cassette

in the direction of the

arrow and open the

lid.

mark on the cassette

compartment.

4After the cassette

compartment going

down completely,

close the lid until it

clicks.

compartment with the

window facing out.

Re co rd in g a p ict u re (p . 17)

1Remove the lens cap.

3Set the POWER switch to CAMERA

while pressing the small green

button. The power lamp lights up.

POWER

View finder

When the LCD

OFF

panel is closed, pull

out the viewfinder

until it clicks. Use

the viewfinder

placing your eye

against its eyecup.

4Press START/ STOP. Your camcorder

starts recording. To stop recording,

press START/ STOP again.

POWER

2Set the START/ STOP MODE

switch to

OFF

5SEC

START/STOP

MODE

ANTI GROUND SHOOTING

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

scre e n (p . 26)

1Set the POWER

switch to VTR while

pressing the small

green button.

3Press

of the touch panel to

rewind the tape.

POWER

OFF

4Press

playback.

of the touch panel to start

NOTE

2Press OPEN

to OPEN the

LCD panel.

When using the touch panel, press

operation buttons lightly with your thumb

supporting the LCD screen from the

backside of it. Do not press the LCD screen

with sharp-pointed objects such as pens.

NOTE

Do not pick up your camcorder by

holding the viewfinder, the LCD

panel or the battery pack.

— Ge t t in g st a rt e d —

Usin g t h is m a n u a l

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

capital letters.

e.g. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA.

When you carry out an operation, you can hear a beep sound to indicate that the

operation is being carried out.

No t e o n Ca sse t t e Me m o ry

Your camcorder is based on the DV format. You can only use mini DV cassettes with

your camcorder. We recommend that you use a tape with cassette memory

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

the cassette memory or not are:

• End search (p. 25, 29)

• Searching a recording by date – date search (p. 50)

• Photo search (p. 53).

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

• Searching the boundaries of recorded tape by title – title search (p. 52)

• Superimposing a title (p. 69)

• Making your own titles (p. 72)

• Labeling a cassette (p. 74).

For details, see page 111.

You see this mark in the introduction of the features that operate only with

cassette memory.

Tapes with cassette memory are marked by

(Cassette Memory).

Usin g t h is m a n u a l

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

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

need an NTSC system-based TV.

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

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

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

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 spots and/or

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

screen and/or in the color view finder. These spots occur normally in the

manufacturing process and do not affect the recorded picture in any w ay.

Effective number of pixels is 99.99% or more.

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

water. Letting your camcorder get wet may cause your camcorder to malfunction.

Sometimes this malfunction cannot be repaired [a ].

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

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

• Do not place your camcorder so as to point the viewfinder or the LCD screen toward

the sun. The inside of the viewfinder or LCD screen may be damaged [c].

[a ]

[b ]

[c]

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

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

1 RMT-811 Wireless Remote

6 “Memory Stick” (1) (p. 83)

7 A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 30, 59)

8 Lens cap (1) (p. 17)

Commander (1) (p. 133)

2 AC-VF10 pow er adaptor (1), Pow er

cord (1) (p. 9)

9 Application softw are: PictureGear

3 NP-FS11 battery pack (1) (p. 9, 12)

3.2Lite (CD ROM) (1) (p. 103)

4 Size AA (R6) battery for Remote

0 DK-115 Connecting cord (1) (p. 13)

qa Battery terminal cover (1) (p. 12)

qs Cleaning cloth (1) (p. 123)

Commander (2) (p. 133).

5 Serial port adaptor for “Memory

Stick” (1), PC serial cable (1), AC

adaptor for Serial port adaptor (1)

(p. 103)

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

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

Use the battery pack after charging it for your camcorder.

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

“InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

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

(2) Align the hooks of the battery pack with the AC adaptor. Then fit the battery

pack in the direction of the arrow.

(3) Connect the power cord to a wall outlet. The CHARGE lamp (orange) lights

up. Charging begins.

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

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

for approximately one hour after the CHARGE lamp goes out.

CHARGE

Ch a rg in g t im e

Battery pack

NP-FS11 (supplied)

NP-FS21

Full charge (Normal charge)

170 (110)

265 (205)

360 (300)

145 (85)

NP-FS31

NP-F10

NP-F20

220 (160)

295 (235)

NP-F30

Approximate number of minutes to charge an empty battery pack

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

Re co rd in g t im e

Recording w ith

the view finder

Recording w ith

the LCD screen

Battery pack

Continuous*

Typical**

35 (30)

Continuous*

Typical**

30 (25)

60 (55)

95 (85)

25 (20)

50 (40)

70 (60)

NP-FS11 (supplied)

NP-FS21

70 (60)

150 (135)

235 (210)

60 (50)

55 (50)

120 (110)

185 (170)

45 (40)

85 (70)

NP-FS31

120 (105)

30 (25)

NP-F10

NP-F20

120 (105)

175 (160)

65 (55)

95 (85)

NP-F30

90 (80)

140 (125)

Approximate number of minutes when you use a fully charged battery

Numbers in parentheses “( )” indicate the time using a normally charged battery.

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

shorter if you use your camcorder in a cold environment.

** Approximate number of minutes when recording while you repeat recording start/

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

Pla yin g t im e

Playing time

on LCD screen

Playing time

w ith LCD closed

Battery pack

NP-FS11 (supplied)

NP-FS21

60 (50)

130 (115)

200 (145)

50 (45)

75 (70)

165 (145)

250 (235)

60 (55)

NP-FS31

NP-F10

NP-F20

100 (90)

150 (135)

130 (115)

190 (170)

NP-F30

Approximate number of minutes when you use a fully charged battery

Numbers in parentheses “( )” indicate the time using a normally charged battery.

The battery life will be shorter if you use your camcorder in a cold environment.

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

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.

Note on NP-F10/FS11

The battery life will be shorter when you carry out recording in a cold place or with the

LCD panel opened. We recommend that you use the NP-FS21/ FS31 large capacity

battery pack (not supplied).

If there is a slight difference in shape betw een the plug of pow er cord and the

terminal of AC pow er adaptor

It is ignorable for their mutual connection and power supply.

Plug the pow er cord deeply

Be sure to plug the power cord deeply into the terminal of AC power adaptor so that it

is firmly locked. If there is a gap between the plug of power cord and the terminal of

AC power adaptor, it does not affect the efficiency of the AC power adaptor.

What is ”InfoLITHIUM”?

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

battery consumption with compatible video equipment. This unit is compatible with the

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

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

mark.

“InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

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

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

Install the battery pack to use your camcorder outdoors.

(1) While sliding BATT RELEASE in the direction of the arrow 1, slide the

battery terminal cover in the direction of the arrow 2.

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

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

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

Note on the remaining battery time indicator

The remaining battery time indicator on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder roughly

indicates the recording time. The indicator may not be correct, depending on the

conditions in which you recording. When you close the LCD panel and open it again, it

takes about 1 minute for the correct remaining battery time to be displayed.

Note on battery terminal cover

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

is removed.

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

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

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

wall outlet using the AC adaptor.

(1) Connect the supplied connecting cord to the DC OUT jack on the AC adaptor.

(2) Slide the connecting plate in the direction of the arrow.

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

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

1, 2

To re m o ve t h e co n n e ct in g p la t e

The connecting plate is removed in the same way as the 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 (house current) as long as it is

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

Note

Keep the AC adaptor away from your camcorder if the picture is disturbed.

Using a car battery

Use Sony DC Adaptor/ Charger (not supplied).

St e p 2 In se rt in g a ca sse t t e

(1) Prepare the power supply (p. 9).

(2) Slide OPEN/ ZEJECT in the direction of the arrow and open the lid. The

cassette compartment automatically lifts up and opens.

(3) Push the middle portion of the back of the cassette to insert.

Insert the cassette in a straight line deeply into the cassette compartment with

the window facing out.

(4) Close the cassette compartment by pressing the

mark on the cassette

compartment. The cassette compartment automatically goes down.

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

clicks.

3, 4

OPEN/ Z EJECT

To e je ct a ca sse t t e

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

Notes

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

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

than the

mark.

When you use mini DV cassette w ith cassette memory

Read the instruction about cassette memory to use this function properly (p. 111).

To prevent misoperation of your camcorder

Set the POWER switch to OFF when you insert and eject a cassette.

To prevent accidental erasure

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

St e p 3 Usin g a t o u ch p a n e l

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

directly to operate each function.

In t h e re co rd in g /p la yb a ck m o d e

(1) Prepare the power supply (p. 9).

(2) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA (in the recording mode)/ VTR (in the

playback mode) while pressing the small green button.

(3) Press OPEN to open the LCD panel.

(4) Press FN. Operation buttons appear on the LCD screen.

(5) Press PAGE2 to go to PAGE2. Operation buttons appear on the LCD screen.

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

5,6

POWER

In CAMERA mode

OFF

PAGE1 PAGE2

EXIT

END

SCH

FADER DIG

MEM EXPO–

EFFT

MIX

SURE

PAGE1 PAGE2

EXIT

TITLE

LCD

BRT

VOL

To re t u rn t o FN

Press EXIT.

To e xe cu t e se t t in g s

Press EXEC or

OK.

To ca n ce l se t t in g s

Press

OFF to return to PAGE1/ PAGE2.

St e p 3 Usin g a t o u ch p a n e l

Notes

• When using the touch panel, press operation buttons with your thumb supporting the

LCD screen from the back side of it or press those buttons lightly with your index

finger. Do not press them with sharp-pointed objects such as pens.

• Do not touch the LCD screen with wet hands.

• If FN is not on the LCD screen, touch the LCD screen lightly to make it appear. You

can control the display with DISPLAY/ TOUCH PANEL on your camcorder.

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

required (CALIBRATION) (p. 124).

When executing each item

The green bar appears above the item.

If the items are not available

The color of items changes to gray.

Touch panel

You can operate with the touch panel using the viewfinder (p. 110).

Press FN to display the follow ing buttons:

In CAMERA mode

PAGE1

MENU, END SEARCH, FADER, DIGITAL EFFECT, MEMORY MIX,

EXPOSURE

PAGE2

TITLE, LCD BRIGHT, VOLUME

In VTR mode

PAGE1

PAGE2

MENU, LCD BRIGHT, VOLUME, END SEARCH

TITLE, DIGITAL EFFECT, REC CONTROL

See p. 86 for MEMORY mode.

— Re co rd in g – Ba sics —

Re co rd in g a p ict u re

Your camcorder automatically focuses for you.

(1) Remove the lens cap and pull the lens cap string to fix it.

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

more information (p. 9 to p. 14).

(3) Pull out the viewfinder until it clicks.

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

power lamp under the POWER switch flashes, and then your camcorder is set

to the standby mode. (It takes about five seconds.)

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

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

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

LOCK

POWER

OFF

Microphone

REC 0:00:01

40min

POWER

OFF

Camera recording

lamp

Aft e r re co rd in g

(1) Set the POWER switch to OFF.

(2) Set the viewfinder back to the previous position.

(3) Eject the cassette.

(4) Remove the battery pack.

Re co rd in g a p ict u re

Notes

• Fasten the grip strap firmly. Do not touch the built-in microphone during recording.

• When the viewfinder is not pull out until it clicks, the picture does not appear in the

viewfinder even if the LCD panel is closed.

Note on Recording mode

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

(long play) mode. Select SP or LP in the menu settings. (p. 76) In the LP mode, you can

record 1.5 times as long as in the SP mode. The picture is not distorted.

When you record a tape in the LP mode on your camcorder, we recommend playing the

tape on your camcorder.

While the POWER lamp is flashing

Images do not appear on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder.

Note on the LOCK

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

MEMORY accidentally. The LOCK is set to the right as a default setting.

To enable smooth transition

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

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

battery pack, set the POWER switch to OFF.

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

smooth even after ejecting the cassette if you use the END SEARCH function (p. 25).

If you leave your camcorder in the standby mode for 5 minutes w hile the cassette

is inserted

Your camcorder automatically turns off. This is to save battery power and to prevent

battery and tape wear. To resume the standby mode, set the POWER switch to OFF, and

to CAMERA again.

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

mode

• The transition between scenes is not smooth.

• The playback picture may be distorted or the time code may not be written properly

between scenes.

Re co rd in g a p ict u re

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

If you record pictures with the LCD panel closed, check the picture with the viewfinder.

Adjust the viewfinder lens to your eyesight so that the indicators in the viewfinder

come into sharp focus.

Pull out the viewfinder and move the viewfinder lens adjustment lever.

Note

When the viewfinder is not pull out until it clicks, the picture does not appear in the

viewfinder.

Sh o o t in g w it h t h e LCD scre e n

Press OPEN to open the LCD panel.

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

the lens side.

If you turn the LCD panel over so that it faces the other way, the

indicator appears

in the viewfinder and on the LCD screen (Mirror mode).

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

camcorder body.

Note

Shooting with the LCD screen makes battery life shorter than using the viewfinder.

Re co rd in g a p ict u re

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

(1) In the standby/ recording mode, press FN and select PAGE2 (p. 15).

(2) Press LCD BRT. The screen to adjust the brightness of the LCD screen appears.

(3) Adjust the brightness of the LCD screen using –/ +.

– : to dim

+: to brighten

(4) Press

OK to return to PAGE1/ PAGE2.

2,3

LCD

BRT

180°

LCD BRT

–

90°

the bar indicator

OPEN

To re t u rn t o FN

Press EXIT.

Note

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

turns off.

When you use the LCD screen outdoors in direct sunlight

The LCD screen may be difficult to see. If this happens, we recommend that you use the

viewfinder.

When you adjust angles of the LCD panel

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

Picture in the mirror mode

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

recorded.

During recording in the mirror mode

ZERO SET MEMORY on the Remote Commander does not work.

Indicators in the mirror mode

The STBY indicator appears as Xz and REC as z. Some of the other indicators appear

mirror-reversed and others are not displayed.

When you press FN

The

does not appear on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder.

LCD screen backlight

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

(p. 76).

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

The recorded picture will not be affected.

Re co rd in g a p ict u re

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

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

Using the zoom function sparingly results in better-looking recordings.

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

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

Zoom greater than 10× is performed digitally, if you set D ZOOM to ON in the menu

settings. The digital zoom function is set to OFF as a default setting (p. 76).

The right side of the bar shows

the digital zooming zone.

The digital zooming zone appears

when you set D ZOOM to ON.

When you shoot close to a subject

If you cannot get a sharp focus, move the power zoom lever to the “W” side until the

focus is sharp. You can shoot a subject that is at least about 2 feet 5/ 8 inch (about 80 cm)

away from the lens surface in the telephoto position, or about 1/ 2 inch (about 1 cm)

away in the wide-angle position.

Notes on digital zoom

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

• The picture quality deteriorates as you go toward the “T” side. Set D ZOOM to OFF in

the menu settings. Otherwise the digital zoom activates without notice (p. 76).

Re co rd in g a p ict u re

START/STOP MODE se t t in g

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

again (default setting).

ANTI GROUND SHOOTING

Your camcorder records only while you press START/ STOP. Use this mode to

avoid recording unnecessary scenes.

5SEC: When you press use this mode to START/ STOP, your camcorder records for 5

seconds and then stops automatically.

5SEC

START/STOP

MODE

ANTI GROUND SHOOTING

Notes

• You cannot use the fader function in the 5SEC or

• The time code does not appear in the 5SEC mode.

mode.

To extend the recording time in the 5SEC mode

Five dots (zzzzz) appear, and then disappear at a rate of one per second. To extend

the recording time, press START/ STOP again before all the dots disappear. Recording

continues for about 5 seconds from the moment you press START/ STOP.

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

The indicators are not recorded on tape.

Cassette memory indicator

This appears when using a tape with cassette memory.

Recording mode indicator

STBY/REC indicator

REC 0:00:01

45min

Time code/Tape counter

40min

Remaining tape indicator

This appears after you insert a cassette and record or play

back for a while.

FN button

Press this button to display operation buttons on the LCD

screen.

Remaining battery time indicator

Time code

The time code indicates the recording or playback time, “0:00:00” (hours : minutes :

seconds) in CAMERA mode and “0:00:00:00” (hours : minutes : seconds : frames) in

VTR mode. You cannot rewrite only the time code.

Remaining tape indicator

The indicator may not be displayed accurately depending on the tape.

Recording date and time

Recording date and time will not be displayed on the LCD screen during recording. It

is recorded on the tape automatically and displayed when you press the DATA CODE

button on the remote commander during playing back.

Re co rd in g a p ict u re

Sh o o t in g b a cklit su b je ct s (BACK LIGHT)

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

light background, use the backlight function.

Press BACK LIGHT in the recording or standby mode.

The . indicator appears in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen.

To cancel, press BACK LIGHT again.

BACK LIGHT

If you press EXPOSURE and MANUAL w hen shooting backlit subjects

The backlight function will be canceled.

Sh o o t in g in t h e d a rk (Nig h t Sh o t )

The NightShot function enables you to shoot a subject in a dark place. For example, you

can satisfactorily record the environment of nocturnal animals for observation when

you use this function.

While your camcorder is in the standby mode, slide NIGHTSHOT to ON.

and “NIGHTSHOT” indicators flash on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. To

cancel the NightShot function, slide NIGHTSHOT to OFF.

NIGHTSHOT

OFF

+ SLOW

SHUTTER

NightShot Light emitter

Re co rd in g a p ict u re

Usin g +SLOW SHUTTER

The NightShot +Slow shutter mode makes subjects more than four times brighter than

those recorded in the NightShot mode.

(1) Slide NIGHTSHOT to ON in the standby mode.

indicator appears in the

viewfinder or on the LCD screen.

(2) Press +SLOW SHUTTER until the desired NIGHTSHOT indicator flashes.

The indicator changes as follows:

(NIGHTSHOT) t

(NIGHTSHOT1) t

(NIGHTSHOT2) t

(NIGHTSHOT)

To cancel the NightShot +Slow shutter mode, slide NIGHTSHOT to OFF.

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

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

N.S.LIGHT to ON in the menu settings (p. 76).

Notes

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

may cause your camcorder to malfunction.

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

recorded in incorrect or unnatural colors.

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

focus manually.

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

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

– Exposure

– PROGRAM AE

– White balance

– Fader*

– Digital effect*

* You cannot use these functions only in the NightShot +Slow shutter mode.

Shutter speed in the NightShot +Slow shutter mode

Indicator

(NIGHTSHOT1)

(NIGHTSHOT2)

Shutter speed

1/ 15

1/ 4

The +SLOW SHUTTER button does not w ork:

– while the fader function is set or in use

– while the digital effect function is in use

– when NIGHTSHOT is set to OFF

– in the MEMORY mode

NightShot Light

NightShot Light rays are infrared and so are invisible. The maximum shooting distance

using the NightShot Light is about 10 feet (3 m). The shooting distance will be twice or

more in the NightShot +Slow shutter mode.

When recording in the mirror mode using NP-F10/FS11 battery

NightShot Light does not work.

Re co rd in g a p ict u re

END SEARCH

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

(1) In the standby mode, press FN to display PAGE1 (p. 15).

(2) Press END SCH.

The last 5 seconds of the recorded section are played back and playback stops. You can

monitor the sound from the speaker or headphones.

To re t u rn t o FN

Press EXIT.

To st o p se a rch in g

Press END SCH again.

End search function

When you use a tape without cassette memory, the end search function does not work

once you eject the cassette after you have recorded on the tape. If you use a tape with

cassette memory, the end search function works even once you eject the cassette.

If there is a blank portion in the recorded portion, the end search function may not

work correctly (p. 111).

— Pla yb a ck – Ba sics —

Pla yin g b a ck a t a p e

You can monitor the playback picture on the LCD screen. You can control playback

using the Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder.

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

(2) Press OPEN to open the LCD panel.

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

power lamp lights up.

(4) Press

(5) Press

to rewind the tape.

to start playback.

(6) Adjust the volume following the steps below.

1 Press FN to make PAGE1 appear (p. 15).

2 Press VOL. The screen to adjust volume appears.

3 Press –/ + to adjust the volume.

– : to make the volume down

+: to make the volume up

(7) Press

OK. to return to PAGE1/ PAGE2.

POWER

OFF

VOL

–

the bar indicator

To re t u rn t o FN

Press EXIT.

To st o p p la yb a ck

Press x.

Pla yin g b a ck a t a p e

When monitoring on the LCD screen

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

LCD screen facing out.

If you leave the pow er on for a long time

Your camcorder gets warm. This is not a malfunction.

When you open/close the LCD panel

Open/ close the LCD panel vertically.

When monitoring in the view finder

Turn the LCD panel over and move it back to the camcorder body with the LCD screen

facing out, and pull out the viewfinder until it clicks (p. 110). In this case, the picture is

not displayed on the LCD screen.

Pla yin g b a ck a t a p e

To co n t ro l t h e d isp la y o f t h e scre e n in d ica t o rs

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

Commander supplied with your camcorder.

The indicators disappear on the LCD screen.

To make the indicators appear, press DISPLAY/ TOUCH PANEL again.

DISPLAY/TOUCH PANEL

Usin g t h e d a t a co d e fu n ct io n

Your camcorder automatically records not only images on the tape but also the

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

You can only operate with the Remote Commander.

Press DATA CODE on the Remote Commander in the playback mode.

The display changes as follows:

date/ time t various settings (SteadyShot, exposure, white balance, gain, shutter

speed, aperture value) t no indicator

AUTO

60 AWB

F1.7 9dB

JUL

12:05:56 AM

1999

Not to display various settings

Set DATA CODE to DATE in the menu settings (p. 76).

The display changes as follows:

date/ time t no indicator

Note

The pictures taken on the “Memory Stick” are not recorded with various settings.

Recording data

Recording data is your camcorder’s information when you have recorded. In the

recording mode, the recording data will not be displayed.

When you use data code function, bars (-- -- --) appear if:

• A blank section of the tape is being played back.

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

• The tape was recorded by a camcorder without the date and time set.

Data code

When you connect your camcorder to the TV, the data code also appears on the TV

screen (p. 30).

Pla yin g b a ck a t a p e

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

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

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

Press

/ X during playback. To resume playback, press

/ X again.

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

Press

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

/ N.

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

Press

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

/ N.

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

Press

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

To resume normal playback, press N.

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

Keep pressing

/ m or

/ M during playback. To resume normal playback,

release the button.

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

re w in d in g t h e t a p e (skip sca n )

Keep pressing

/ m while rewinding or

/ M while advancing the tape. To

resume rewinding or advancing, release the button.

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

Press y on the Remote Commander during playback. For slow playback in the reverse

direction, press

, then press y on the Remote Commander. To resume normal

playback, press N.

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

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

reverse direction, press

normal playback, press N.

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

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

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

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

/ N.

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

Press END SEARCH in the stop mode. The last

5 seconds of the recorded section plays back and stops.

Control buttons

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

with your camcorder.

Your camcorder

Remote Commander : N, X, m, M

In the various playback modes

Sound is muted.

When the playback pause mode lasts for 5 minutes

Your camcorder automatically enters the stop mode. To resume playback, press

/ N.

Slow playback

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

function does not work for an output signal from the DV IN/ OUT jack.

When you play back a tape in reverse

Horizontal noise appears at the center or top and bottom of the screen. This is not a

malfunction.

Vie w in g t h e re co rd in g o n TV

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

with your camcorder to watch the playback picture on the TV screen. You can operate

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

on the LCD screen. When monitoring the playback picture on the TV screen, we

recommend that you power your camcorder from a wall outlet using the AC adaptor

(p. 13). Refer to the operating instructions of your TV or VCR.

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

cable. Then, set the TV/ VCR selector on the TV to VCR.

S VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO/VIDEO

AUDIO

: Signal flow

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

Connect your camcorder to the LINE IN input on the VCR by using the A/ V connecting

cable supplied with your camcorder. Set the input selector on the VCR to LINE.

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

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

white or the red plug to the audio input jack on the VCR or the TV. If you connect the

white plug, the sound is L (left) signal. If you connect the red plug, the sound is R

(right) signal.

If your TV or VCR has an S video jack

Connect using an S video cable (not supplied) to obtain high-quality pictures. With this

connection, you do not need to connect the yellow (video) plug of the A/ V connecting

cable.

Connect the S video cable (not supplied) to the S video jacks on both your camcorder

and the TV or the VCR.

This connection produces higher quality DV format pictures.

To display the screen indicators on TV

Set DISPLAY to V-OUT/ LCD in the menu settings (p. 76).

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

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

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

Ph o t o re co rd in g

You can record a still picture like a photograph. This mode is useful when you want to

record a picture such as a photograph or when you print a picture using a video printer

(not supplied).

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

mode on a 60-minute tape.

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

“Memory Stick”s (p. 90).

(1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA.

(2) In the standby mode, keep pressing PHOTO lightly until a still picture

appears. The CAPTURE indicator appears. Recording does not start yet.

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

press and hold PHOTO lightly.

(3) Press PHOTO deeper.

The still picture in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen is recorded for about

seven seconds. The sound during those seven seconds is also recorded.

The still image is displayed in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen until

recording is completed.

CAPTURE

PHOTO

•••••••

PHOTO

Notes

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

• During photo recording, you cannot turn your camcorder off or press the PHOTO

button.

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

fluctuate.

• The photo recording function does not work:

– while the fader function is set or in use

– while the digital effect function is set or in use

Ph o t o re co rd in g

To use the photo recording function using the Remote Commander

Press PHOTO on the Remote Commander. Your camcorder records a picture on the

LCD screen or in the viewfinder immediately.

To use the photo recording function during normal CAMERA recording

Press PHOTO deeper. The still picture is then recorded for about seven seconds and

your camcorder returns to the standby mode. You cannot select another still picture.

If you record a moving subject w ith photo recording function

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

When shooting in the dark

Attach the video flash (not supplied) to the accessory shoe.

Prin t in g t h e st ill p ict u re

You can print a still picture by using the video printer (not supplied). Connect the video

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

Connect it to the AUDIO/ VIDEO jack and connect the yellow plug of the cable to the

video input of the video printer. Refer to the operating instructions of the video printer

as well.

Video printer

LINE IN

VIDEO S VIDEO

S VIDEO

AUDIO/VIDEO

: Signal flow

If the video printer is equipped w ith S video input

Use the S video connecting cable (not supplied). Connect it to the S VIDEO jack and the

S video input of the video printer.

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

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

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

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

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

you can watch pictures of normal images [d ].

[b ]

[a ]

16:9WIDE

[c]

[d ]

(1) In the standby mode, press FN to display PAGE1 (p. 15).

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

in the menu settings (p. 76).

To re t u rn t o FN

Press EXIT.

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

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

In the w ide mode

You cannot select the old movie function with DIG EFFT and the bounce function with

FADER.

During recording

You cannot select or cancel the wide mode. When you cancel the wide mode, set your

camcorder to the standby mode and then set 16:9WIDE to OFF.

Connection for a TV

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

size when you connect your camcorder to a TV that is compatible with the video ID

(ID-1/ ID-2) system.

ID-1 system

The ID-1 system communicates the aspect ratio (16:9, 4:3 or letterbox) information of the

screen by adding signals to the gaps between video signals. If a TV supporting this

system is connected to your camcorder, the TV's wide mode is switched to

automatically.

ID-2 system

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

video signals when you connect your camcorder to other equipment by an A/ V

connecting cable.

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

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

[a ]

STBY

REC

NORMAL FADER

M.FADER

(mosaic)

BOUNCE*

(Fade in only)

OVERLAP

(Fade in only)

[b ]

STBY

REC

MONOTONE

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

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

* You cannot use this function when D ZOOM is set to ON in the menu settings.

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

(1) When fading in [a ]

In the standby mode, press FN to display PAGE1 (p. 15).

When fading out [b ]

In the recording mode, press FN to display PAGE1 (p. 15).

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

(3) Select a desired fader mode.

(4) Press

OK to return to PAGE1/ PAGE2, and press EXIT to return to FN.

(5) Press START/ STOP. After the fade in/ out is carried out, your camcorder

automatically returns to the normal mode.

2,3

FADER

OFF

NORM.

FADER

MOSC.

FADER

BOUN– MONO– OVER–

TONE LAP

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

After the fade in/ out is carried out : Your camcorder automatically returns to the

normal mode.

Before the fade in/ out is carried out : Before pressing START/ STOP, press

return to PAGE1/ PAGE2, and press EXIT to return to FN.

OFF to

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

Note

You cannot use the following functions while using the fader function. Also, you cannot

use the fader function while using the following functions.

– Digital effect

– Low lux mode of PROGRAM AE (Overlap function only)

– NightShot +Slow shutter

– Photo recording

When the OVERLAP indicator appears

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

being stored, the OVERLAP indicator flashes fast, and the playback picture is

displayed.

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

When START/STOP MODE is set to

or 5SEC

You cannot use the fader function.

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

– Exposure

– Focus

– Zoom

– Picture effect

Note on the bounce function

The BOUNCE indicator does not appear in the following mode or functions:

– D ZOOM is set to ON in the menu settings

– Wide mode

– Picture effect

– PROGRAM AE

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

You can digitally process images to obtain special effects like those in films or on the

TV.

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

SEPIA :

The picture is sepia.

B&W :

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

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

PASTEL [c] :

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

animated cartoon.

MOSAIC [d ] : The picture is mosaic.

[a ]

[b ]

[c]

[d ]

(1) In the standby/ recording mode, press FN to display PAGE1 (p. 15).

(2) Press MENU, then select P EFFECT in

in the menu settings to select a

desired picture effect mode (p. 76).

To re t u rn t o FN

Press EXIT.

To t u rn t h e p ict u re e ffe ct fu n ct io n o ff

Select OFF in P EFFECT in the menu settings.

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

While using the picture effect function

You cannot select the old movie mode with DIG EFFT.

When you turn the pow er off

Your camcorder automatically returns to the normal mode.

If you select the picture effect mode in the recording mode

Pictures processed by the picture effect function will be recorded.

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

You can add special effects to recorded pictures using the various digital functions. The

sound is recorded normally.

STILL

You can record a still picture so that it is superimposed on a moving picture.

FLASH (FLASH MOTION)

You can record still pictures successively at constant intervals.

LUMI. (LUMINANCEKEY)

You can swap a brighter area in a still picture with a moving picture.

TRAIL

You can record the picture so that an incidental image like a trail is left.

SLOW SHTR (SLOW SHUTTER)

You can slow down the shutter speed. The slow shutter mode is good for recording

dark pictures more brightly.

OLD MOVIE

You can add an old movie type atmosphere to pictures. Your camcorder automatically

sets the wide mode to ON and picture effect to SEPIA.

Still picture

Moving picture

STILL

LUMI.

Still picture

Moving picture

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

(1) In the standby mode, press FN to display PAGE1 (p. 15).

(2) Press DIG EFFT. The screen to select a desired digital effect mode.

(3) Select a desired digital effect mode.

(4) Press –/ + to adjust the effect.

Items to adjust

STILL

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

picture

FLASH

LUMI.

The interval of flash motion

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

with a moving picture

TRAIL

The vanishing time of the incidental image

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

shutter speed.

(5) Press

OK to return to PAGE1/ PAGE2.

2~4

DIG EFFT

DIG

OFF

EFFT

SLOW

SHTR MOVIE

OLD

LUMI.

STILL

FLASH LUMI.

TRAIL

–

The bar appears when setting following

digital effect modes : STILL, FLASH,

LIMI., TRAIL.

To re t u rn t o FN

Press EXIT.

To ca n ce l t h e d ig it a l e ffe ct

Press

OFF to return to PAGE1/ PAGE2.

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

Notes

• The following functions do not work during digital effect:

– Fader

– Low lux mode of PROGRAM AE

– Photo recording

– NightShot +Slow shutter

• The following function does not work in the slow shutter mode:

– PROGRAM AE

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

– Wide mode

– Picture effect

– PROGRAM AE

When you turn the pow er off

The digital effect will be automatically canceled.

When recording in the slow shutter mode

Auto focus may not be effective. Focus manually using a tripod.

Shutter speed

Shutter speed number

SLOW SHTR 1

SLOW SHTR 2

SLOW SHTR 3

SLOW SHTR 4

Shutter speed

1/ 30

1/ 15

1/ 8

1/ 4

Ad ju st in g t h e w h it e b a la n ce m a n u a lly

You can manually adjust and set the white balance. This adjustment makes white

subjects look white and allows more natural color balance. Normally white balance is

automatically adjusted.

(1) In the standby/ recording mode, press FN to display PAGE1 (p. 15).

(2) Select WHT BAL in

in the menu settings to select a desired white balance

mode (p. 76).

n (IN DOOR) :

• Lighting condition changes quickly

• Too bright place such as photography studios

• Under sodium lamps or mercury lamps

(OUT DOOR) :

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

fireworks

• Under a color matching fluorescent lamp

HOLD : Recording a single-colored subject or background

To re t u rn t o FN

Press EXIT.

To re t u rn t o t h e a u t o m a t ic w h it e b a la n ce m o d e

Set WHT BAL to AUTO in the menu settings (p. 76).

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

We recommend that you record in the n indoor mode.

When you record under fluorescent lighting

Use the automatic white balance or hold mode.

Your camcorder may not adjust the white balance correctly in the n indoor mode.

In the automatic w hite balance mode

Point your camcorder at white subject for about 10 seconds after setting the power

switch to CAMERA to get better adjustment when:

• You detach the battery for replacement.

• You bring your camcorder from indoors to outdoors and vice versa.

In the hold w hite balance mode

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

• You change the PROGRAM AE mode.

• You bring your camcorder from indoors to outdoors and vice versa.

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

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

requirements.

Spotlight mode

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

when shooting subjects lit by strong light at weddings or in the theater.

Soft portrait mode

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

people or flowers.

Sports lesson mode

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

Beach & ski mode

This mode prevents people’s faces from appearing dark in strong light or reflected light,

such as at a beach in midsummer or on a ski slope.

Sunset & moon mode

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

night views, fireworks displays and neon signs.

Landscape mode

This mode is for when you are recording distant subjects such as mountains and

prevents your camcorder from focusing on glass or metal mesh in windows when you

are recording a subject behind glass or a screen.

Low lux mode

This mode makes subjects brighter in insufficient light.

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

(1) In the standby mode, press FN to display PAGE1 (p. 15).

(2) Press MENU, then select a desired PROGRAM AE mode in

settings (p. 76).

in the menu

To re t u rn t o FN

Press EXIT.

To t u rn t h e PROGRAM AE fu n ct io n o ff

Select AUTO in PROGRAM AE in the menu settings.

Notes

• In the spotlight, sports lesson and beach & ski modes, you cannot take close-ups. This

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

• In the sunset & moon and landscape modes, your camcorder is set to focus only on

distant subjects.

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

– Slow shutter

– Old movie

– Bounce

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

– Digital effect

– Overlap

• If you press PROGRAM AE when using the NightShot function, the PROGRAM AE

indicator flashes and the PROGRAM AE function does not work.

While WHT BAL is set to AUTO in the menu settings

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

Even if the PROGRAM AE function is selected

You can adjust the exposure.

If you are recording under a discharge tube such as a fluorescent lamp, sodium

lamp or mercury lamp

Flickering or changes in color may occur in the following modes. If this happens, turn

the PROGRAM AE function off.

– Soft portrait mode

– Sports lesson mode

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

You can manually adjust and set the exposure. Adjust the exposure manually in the

following cases:

• The subject is backlit

• Bright subject and dark background

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

(1) In the standby/ recording/ memory camera mode, press FN to display PAGE1

(p. 15).

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

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

– : to dim

+: to brighten

(4) Press

OK to return to PAGE1/ PAGE2.

2,3

EXPO–

OFF

SURE

MANU–

EXPOSURE

–

To re t u rn t o FN

Press EXIT.

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

Press

OFF to return to PAGE1/ PAGE2.

Note

When you adjust the exposure manually, the backlight function does not work.

If you change the PROGRAM AE mode or slide NIGHTSHOT to ON

Your camcorder automatically returns to the automatic exposure mode.

Fo cu sin g m a n u a lly

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

• The autofocus mode is not effective when shooting

– subjects through glass coated with water droplets

– horizontal stripes

– subjects with little contrast with backgrounds such as walls and sky

• When you want to change the focus from a subject in the foreground to a subject in the

background

• Shooting a stationary subject when using a tripod

(1) Press FOCUS lightly in the standby/ recording mode. The 9 indicator appears

on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder.

(2) Turn the focus ring to sharpen focus.

FOCUS

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

Press FOCUS lightly to turn off 9, or indicator.

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

When you press FOCUS down to INFINITY. The lens focuses on and

indicator

appears. When you release FOCUS, your camcorder returns to the manual focus mode.

Use this mode when your camcorder focuses on near objects even though you are

trying to shoot a distant object.

Not to make subjects out of focus w hen using zoom function

Focus after forcusing at the “T” (telephoto) position. It will be harder to focus on when

using digital zoom function.

Shooting in relatively dark places or shooting fast-moving subjects in relatively

bright places

Shoot at the “W” (wide-angle) position after focusing at the “T” (telephoto) position.

When you shoot close to the subject

Focus at the end of the “W” (wide-angle) position.

9 changes as follow s:

when recording a distant subject.

when the subject is too close to focus on.

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

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

During playback, you can process a scene using the picture effect functions: NEG.ART,

SEPIA, B&W and SOLARIZE.

(1) In the playback mode or the playback pause mode, press FN to display PAGE1

(p. 15).

(2) Press MENU, then select P EFFECT in

in the menu settings to select a

desired picture effect mode (p. 76).

Refer to 37 page for details of each picture effect function.

To re t u rn t o FN

Press EXIT.

To ca n ce l t h e p ict u re e ffe ct fu n ct io n

Set P EFFECT to OFF in the menu settings.

Notes

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

• To record pictures that you have processed using the picture effect function, record

the pictures on the VCR using your camcorder as a player.

Pictures processed by the picture effect function

Pictures processed by the picture effect function are not output through the DV IN/

OUT jack.

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

The picture effect function is automatically canceled.

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

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

FLASH, LUMI. and TRAIL.

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

(p. 15).

(2) Press DIG EFFT. The screen to select a desired digital effect mode appears.

(3) Select a desired digital effect mode. In the STILL or LUMI. mode, the picture

where you select the mode is stored in memory as a still picture.

(4) Press –/ + to adjust the effect. Refer to page 39 for details.

(5) Press

OK to return to PAGE1/ PAGE2.

2,3

DIG EFFT

OFF

DIG

EFFT

STILL FLASH LUMI. TRAIL

To re t u rn t o FN

Press EXIT.

To ca n ce l t h e d ig it a l e ffe ct fu n ct io n

Press

OFF to return to PAGE1/ PAGE2.

Notes

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

• To record pictures that you have processed using the digital effect, record the pictures

on the VCR using your camcorder as a player.

Pictures processed by the digital effect function

Pictures processed by the digital effect function are not output through the DV IN/

OUT jack.

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

The digital effect function is automatically canceled.

Qu ickly lo ca t in g a sce n e u sin g t h e ze ro

se t m e m o ry fu n ct io n

Your camcorder goes forward or backward to automatically stop at a desired scene

having a tape counter value of “0:00:00”. You can do this with the Remote Commander.

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

(1) In the playback mode, press DISPLAY if the counter is not on the LCD screen

or in the viewfinder.

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

counter shows “0:00:00” and the ZERO SET MEMORY indicator flashes.

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

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

automatically when the tape counter reaches approximately zero. The ZERO

SET MEMORY indicator disappears and the time code appears.

(5) Press N. Playback starts.

ZERO SET MEMORY

DISPLAY

Notes

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

function will be canceled.

• There may be a discrepancy of several seconds from the time code.

• The zero set memory function may not work when there is a blank portion between

pictures on a tape.

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

ZERO SET MEMORY functions also in the recording standby mode

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

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

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

camcorder returns to the standby mode.

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

– Da t e se a rch

You can automatically search for the point where the recording date changes and start

playback from that point (Date search). Use a tape with cassette memory for

convenience. Use the Remote Commander for this operation.

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

recording date.

Se a rch in g fo r t h e d a t e b y u sin g ca sse t t e m e m o ry

You can use this function only when playing back a tape with cassette memory (p. 111).

(1) Set the POWER switch to VTR.

(2) Press FN to display PAGE1 (p. 15).

(3) Press MENU, then set CM SEARCH in

to ON in the menu settings (p. 76).

Default setting is ON.

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

search indicator appears.

The indicator changes as follows:

TITLE SEARCH t DATE SEARCH t PHOTO SEARCH t PHOTO SCAN

t no indicator

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

Your camcorder automatically starts playback at the beginning of the selected

date.

DATE SEARCH

SEP

DEC / 24 / 99

JAN 1 / 00

FEB / 11 / 00

APR / 29 / 00

5 / 99

6 / 99

MODE

POWER

OFF

DATE SEARCH

SEP

DEC / 24 / 99

JAN 1 / 00

FEB / 11 / 00

APR / 29 / 00

5 / 99

6 / 99

To st o p se a rch in g

Press x on the Remote Commander.

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

Se a rch in g fo r t h e d a t e w it h o u t u sin g ca sse t t e m e m o ry

(1) Set the POWER switch to VTR.

(2) Press FN to display PAGE1 (p. 15).

(3) Press MENU, then set CM SEARCH in

to OFF in the menu settings (p. 76).

If using a tape without casset memory, skip this step.

(4) Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote commander repeatedly, until the date

search indicator appears.

The indicator changes as follows:

TITLE SEARCH t DATE SEARCH t PHOTO SEARCH t PHOTO SCAN

t no indicator

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

> on the Remote Commander to search for the next date. Your camcorder

automatically starts playback at the point where the date changes. Each time

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

To st o p se a rch in g

Press x on the Remote Commander or on your camcorder.

Note

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

the point where the recording date changes.

In the

mark

• The bar in the

mark indicates the present point on the tape.

• The mark in the

indicates the actual point you are trying to search.

If a tape has a blank portion betw een recorded portions

The date search function may not work correctly.

Cassette memory

The tape cassette memory can hold six recording date data.

Se a rch in g t h e b o u n d a rie s o f re co rd e d t a p e b y

t it le – Tit le se a rch

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

recorded tape by title (Title search). Use the Remote Commander for this

operation.

(1) Set the POWER switch to VTR.

(2) Press FN to display PAGE1 (p. 15).

(3) Press MENU, then set CM SEARCH in

to ON in the menu settings (p. 76).

Default setting is ON.

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

search indicator appears.

The indicator changes as follows:

TITLE SEARCH t DATE SEARCH t PHOTO SEARCH t PHOTO SCAN

t no indicator

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

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

you selected.

TITLE SEARCH

HELLO!

MODE

POWER

CONGRATULATIONS!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

PRESENT

GOOD MORNING

WEDDING

OFF

TITLE SEARCH

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

PRESENT

GOOD MORNING

WEDDING

NIGHT

BASEBALL

To st o p se a rch in g

Press x on the Remote Commander.

If you use a tape w ithout cassette memory

You cannot superimpose or search a title.

In the

mark

• The bar in the

mark indicates the present point on the tape.

• The mark in the

indicates the actual point you are trying to search.

If a tape has a blank portion betw een recorded portions

The title search function may not work correctly.

To superimpose a title

See page 69.

Se a rch in g fo r a p h o t o – Ph o t o se a rch /

Ph o t o sca n

You can search for a still picture you have recorded on a mini DV tape (photo search).

You can also search for still pictures one after another and display each picture for five

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

Commander for these operations.

Use this function to check or edit still pictures.

Se a rch in g fo r a p h o t o b y u sin g ca sse t t e m e m o ry

You can use this function only when playing back a tape with cassette memory (p. 111).

(1) Set the POWER switch to VTR.

(2) Press FN to display PAGE1 (p. 15).

(3) Press MENU, then set CM SEARCH in

to ON in the menu settings (p. 76).

Default setting is ON.

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

search indicator appears.

The indicator changes as follows:

TITLE SEARCH t DATE SEARCH t PHOTO SEARCH t PHOTO SCAN

t no indicator

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

Your camcorder automatically starts playback of the photo having the date

that you selected.

PHOTO SEARCH

SEP

5 / 99 1 7 : 30

6 / 99 8 : 50

MODE

POWER

DEC / 24 / 99 1 0 : 30

JAN 1 / 00 23 : 25

FEB / 11 / 00 1 6 : 11

APR / 29 / 00 1 3 : 45

OFF

PHOTO SEARCH

SEP

5 / 99 1 7 : 30

6 / 99 8 : 50

DEC / 24 / 99 1 0 : 30

JAN 1 / 00 23 : 25

FEB / 11 / 00 1 6 : 11

APR / 29 / 00 1 3 : 45

To st o p se a rch in g

Press x on the Remote Commander.

In the

mark

• The bar in the

mark indicates the present point on the tape.

• The mark in the

indicates the actual point you are trying to search.

If a tape has a blank portion betw een recorded portions

The photo search function may not work correctly.

The number of data to search displayed on the LCD screen

Up to 12 data can be displayed to search on the LCD screen. Use photo scan function to

search the one among more than 12 photos.

Se a rch in g fo r a p h o t o – Ph o t o se a rch /Ph o t o sca n

Se a rch in g fo r a p h o t o w it h o u t u sin g ca sse t t e m e m o ry

(1) Set the POWER switch to VTR.

(2) Press FN to display PAGE1 (p. 15).

(3) Press MENU, then set CM SEARCH in

to OFF in the menu settings (p. 76).

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

search indicator appears.

The indicator changes as follows:

TITLE SEARCH t DATE SEARCH t PHOTO SEARCH t PHOTO SCAN

t no indicator

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

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

next photo.

Your camcorder automatically starts playback of the photo.

To st o p se a rch in g

Press x on the Remote Commander or on your camcorder.

Sca n n in g p h o t o

(1) Set the POWER switch to VTR.

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

scan indicator appears.

The indicator changes as follows:

TITLE SEARCH t DATE SEARCH t PHOTO SEARCH t PHOTO SCAN

t no indicator

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

Each photo is played back for about 5 seconds automatically.

MODE

POWER

PHOTO 00

SCAN

OFF

To st o p sca n n in g

Press x on the Remote Commander or on your camcorder.

— Ed it in g —

Du b b in g a t a p e

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

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

your camcorder.

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

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

the recorded tape into your camcorder.

(2) Set the POWER switch to VTR.

(3) Play back the recorded tape on your camcorder.

(4) Start recording on the VCR.

S VIDEO

VIDEO

S VIDEO

AUDIO

AUDIO/VIDEO

: Signal flow

Wh e n yo u h a ve fin ish e d d u b b in g a t a p e

Press x on both your camcorder and the VCR.

When you dub a tape

Turn off indicators displayed on the LCD screen by pressing following buttons.

Otherwise, those indicators will be also recorded.

On your camcorder: DISPLAY/ TOUCH PANEL

On the remote commander: DISPLAY, DATA CODE, SEARCH

You can edit on VCRs that support the follow ing systems

8 mm,

Betamax,

Hi8, Digital8,

ED Betamax,

VHS,

S-VHS,

VHSC,

S-VHSC,

mini DV or

If your VCR is a monaural type

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

white or the red plug to the audio input jack on the VCR or the TV. When the white

plug is connected, the left channel audio is output, and the red plug is connected, the

right channel audio is output.

Connect using an S video cable (not supplied) to obtain high-quality pictures

With this connection, you do not need to connect the yellow (video) plug of the A/ V

connecting cable.

Connect an S video cable (not supplied) to the S video jacks of both your camcorder and

the VCR.

This connection produces higher quality DV format pictures.

Du b b in g a t a p e

Usin g t h e i.LINK ca b le (DV co n n e ct in g ca b le )

Simply connect the VMC-IL4435/ 2DV/ 4DV i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) (not

supplied) to DV IN/ OUT and to DV IN/ OUT of the DV products. With digital-to-

digital connection, video and audio signals are transmitted in digital form for high-

quality editing. You cannot dub the titles, display indicators or the contents of cassette

memory.

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

the recorded tape into your camcorder.

(2) Set the POWER switch to VTR.

(3) Play back the recorded tape on your camcorder.

(4) Start recording on the VCR.

S VIDEO

LANC

DV IN/ OUT

(not supplied)

: Signal flow

Wh e n yo u h a ve fin ish e d d u b b in g a t a p e

Press x on both your camcorder and the VCR.

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

Pictures processed by the digital effect function

Pictures processed by the digital effect function are not output through the DV IN/

OUT jack.

You can also use your camcorder as a recorder

You can use your camcorder as a player or recorder without changing the connection.

If you record playback pause picture w ith the DV IN/OUT jack

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

other video equipment, the picture may jitter.

To perform a more precise editing

Use DV synchro-editing function (p. 57).

Ed it in g p a rt ia lly o n a DV t a p e

– DV syn ch ro -e d it in g

By simply selecting the scenes to edit, you can duplicate the desired portion on a tape,

using other equipment connected with an i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable). The

scenes can be selected by frame. You can also use the Remote Commander for this

operation. Since your camcorder exchanges digital signals, you can edit with little audio

and video deterioration.

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

The connection is the same as on page 56.

(1) Insert a recorded tape into your camcorder and insert a blank tape (or a tape

you want to record over) into the DV product.

(2) Connect your camcorder to the DV product with an i.LINK cable (DV

connecting cable).

(3) Set the POWER switch on your camcorder to VTR.

(4) Set the input selector to DV input on the DV product. If the DV product is

another DV camcorder, set its POWER switch to VTR.

(5) Press FN on your camcorder to display PAGE1 (p. 15).

(6) Press MENU, then select DV EDITING in

(7) Using the control buttons, locate the point where you want to start editing,

then press to set your camcorder in the playback pause mode.

in the menu settings (p. 76).

(8) Press MARK on your camcorder or the Remote Commander to set DV

EDITING IN.

(9) Using the control buttons, locate the point where you want to end editing, then

press

to set your camcorder in the playback pause mode.

(

10)Press MARK on your camcorder or the Remote Commander to set DV

EDITING OUT. The editing process starts. When the process ends, your

camcorder and the DV product automatically set to pause mode.

7,9

DV ED I T I NG

I N OUT

0 : 23 : 12 : 01

DV ED I T I NG

I N OUT

0 : 25 : 20 : 05

8,10

MARK

END

Ed it in g p a rt ia lly o n a DV t a p e – DV syn ch ro -e d it in g

Notes

• If you use other than Sony equipment with the DV jack, you cannot perform DV

synchro-editing.

• If a tape has a blank portion between recorded portions, DV synchro-editing may not

work correctly.

Errors in duplicating

If you connect your camcorder to Sony equipment with DV jack, the range of errors is

within +/ – 5 frames.

The range may become wider in the following conditions.

• The interval between DV EDITING IN and OUT is less than five seconds.

• DV EDITING IN or OUT is set at the beginning of the tape.

If you do not make connections w ith i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable)

The screen shows NOT READY, and you cannot select DV EDITING.

On a blank portion of the tape

You cannot set DV EDITING IN or OUT.

Re co rd in g vid e o o r TV p ro g ra m s

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

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

audio outputs. Use your camcorder as a recorder.

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

you are recording a tape from the VCR, insert a recorded tape into the VCR.

(2) Set the POWER switch to VTR.

(3) Press MENU, then set DISPLAY in

And press EXIT to return to FN.

(4) Press FN, then select PAGE2 (p. 15).

(5) Press REC CTRL.

to LCD in the menu settings. (p.76)

(6) Press REC PAUSE.

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

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

VCR appears in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen.

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

Wh e n yo u h a ve fin ish e d d u b b in g a t a p e

Press x on both your camcorder and the VCR.

Usin g t h e Re m o t e Co m m a n d e r

In the step 6 above, press z REC and the button on its right simultaneously, then

immediately press X. And in the step 8, press X at the scene where you want to start

recording from.

PAGE1 PAGE2

EXIT

REC CTRL

RET.

REC

CTRL

TITLE DIG

EFFT

REC

CTRL

REC

PAUSE

REC

START

REC

PAUSE

REC

START

OUT

S VIDEO

AUDIO/VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO

S VIDEO

: Signal flow

Re co rd in g vid e o o r TV p ro g ra m s

If your VCR is a monaural type

Connect the yellow plug of the A/ V connecting cable to the video output jack and the

white or the red plug to the audio output jack on the VCR or the TV. When the white

plug is connected, the left channel audio is output, and the red plug is connected, the

right channel audio is output.

Connect using an S video cable (not supplied) to obtain high-quality pictures

With this connection, you do not need to connect the yellow (video) plug of the A/ V

connecting cable.

Connect an S video cable (not supplied) to the S video jacks of both your camcorder and

the VCR.

This connection produces higher quality DV format pictures.

Re co rd in g vid e o o r TV p ro g ra m s

Usin g t h e i.LINK ca b le (DV co n n e ct in g ca b le )

Simply connect the VMC-IL4435/ 2DV/ 4DV i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) (not

supplied) to DV IN/ OUT and to DV IN/ OUT of the DV products. With digital-to-

digital connection, video and audio signals are transmitted in digital form for high-

quality editing.

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

camcorder, and insert the recorded tape into VCR.

(2) Set the POWER switch to VTR.

(3) Press MENU, then set DISPLAY in

And press EXIT to return to FN.

(4) Press FN, then select PAGE2 (p. 15).

(5) Press REC CTRL.

to LCD in the menu settings. (p.76)

(6) Press REC PAUSE.

(7) Press N on the VCR to start playback.

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

Wh e n yo u h a ve fin ish e d d u b b in g a t a p e

Press x on both your camcorder and the VCR.

Usin g t h e Re m o t e Co m m a n d e r

In the step 6 press z REC and the button on its right simultaneously, then immediately

press X. And in the step 8, press X at the scene where you want to start recording from.

PAGE1 PAGE2

EXIT

REC CTRL

RET.

REC

CTRL

TITLE DIG

EFFT

REC

CTRL

REC

PAUSE

REC

START

REC

PAUSE

REC

START

S VIDEO

LANC

DV IN/ OUT

(not supplied)

: Signal flow

Re co rd in g vid e o o r TV p ro g ra m s

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

When you dub a picture in digital form

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

picture.

You can also use your camcorder as a player

You can use your camcorder as a player or recorder without changing the connection.

If you record playback pause picture w ith the DV IN/OUT jack

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

camcorder, the picture may jitter.

Before recording

Make sure if the DV IN indicator appears in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen. The

DV IN indicator may appear on both equipment.

In se rt in g a sce n e fro m a VCR

Re p la cin g re co rd in g o n a t a p e – In se rt Ed it in g

You can insert a new scene from a VCR onto your originally recorded tape by

specifying the insert start and end points. Use the Remote Commander for this

operation. Connections are the same as on page 55 or 56.

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

[a ]

[b ]

[c]

In se rt in g a sce n e fro m a VCR

(1) Set the POWER switch to VTR.

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

VCR to the playback pause mode.

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

Then press X to set it to the playback pause mode.

(4) Press ZERO SET MEMORY on the Remote Commander. The ZERO SET

MEMORY indicator flashes and the end point of the insert is stored in

memory.

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

and select REC CTRL in PAGE2.

(6) Press REC PAUSE.

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

camcorder to start inserting the new scene.

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

camcorder automatically returns to the recording stop mode.

0:00:00

REC

PAUSE

REC

START

ZERO SET

MEMORY

ZERO SET

MEMORY

REC CTRL

RET.

REC

PAUSE

REC

START

To ch a n g e t h e in se rt e n d p o in t

Press ZERO SET MEMORY again after step 5 to erase the ZERO SET MEMORY

indicator and begin from step 3.

Usin g t h e Re m o t e Co m m a n d e r

Press REC and the button on its right simultaneously, then immediately press X in the

step 5 and 6. And in the step 7, press X at the scene where you want to start recording

from.

Note

The picture and sound recorded on the section between the insert start and end points

will be erased when you insert the new scene.

If you insert scenes on the tape recorded w ith other camcorder

(including other DCR-PC3)

The picture and sound may be distorted. We recommend that you insert scenes on a

tape recorded with your camcorder.

When the inserted picture is played back

The picture and sound may be distorted at the end of the inserted section. This is not a

malfunction.

The sound at the start point and the end point may be distorted in the LP mode.

To insert a scene w ithout setting the insert end point

Skip step 3 and 4. Press x when you want to stop inserting.

If you press FN

The ZERO SET MEMORY indicator is not disappeared.

Au d io d u b b in g

You can record an audio sound to add to the original sound on a tape by connecting

audio equipment or a microphone. If you connect the audio equipment, you can add

sound to your recorded tape by specifying starting and ending points. The original

sound will not be erased.

Use the Remote Commander for this operation.

Co n n e ct in g t h e m icro p h o n e w it h t h e MIC ja ck

MIC

(PLUG IN

POWER)

: Signal flow

Microphone (not supplied)

You can check the recorded picture and sound by connecting the AUDIO/ VIDEO jack

to a TV.

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

headphones.

Au d io d u b b in g

Du b b in g w it h t h e AUDIO/VIDEO ja ck

Audio equipment

LINE OUT

AUDIO L

AUDIO R

AUDIO/

VIDEO

Do not connect the

video (yellow) plug.

: Signal flow

Note

The picture is not output from the AUDIO/ VIDEO jack. Check the recorded picture on

the LCD screen or in the viewfinder, as well as check the recorded sound by using a

speaker or headphones.

Du b b in g w it h t h e b u ilt -in m icro p h o n e s

No connection is necessary.

Note

The picture is not output from the AUDIO/ VIDEO jack. Check the recorded picture on

the LCD screen or in the viewfinder, as well as check the recorded sound by using a

speaker or headphones.

Au d io d u b b in g

Ad d in g a n a u d io so u n d o n a re co rd e d t a p e

(1) Insert your recorded tape into your camcorder.

(2) Set the POWER switch to VTR.

(3) Locate the recording start point by pressing N on the Remote Commander.

Then press X at the point where you want to start recording to set your

camcorder to playback pause mode.

(4) Press AUDIO DUB on the Remote Commander. The green

X appears on

the LCD screen.

(5) Press

on your camcorder or X on the Remote Commander and at the

same time start playing back the audio you want to record.

The new sound is recorded in stereo 2 (ST2) during playback. During

recording new sound, the red

appears on the LCD screen.

(6) Press x on your camcorder or on the Remote Commander at the point where

you want to stop recording.

AUDIO DUB

Mo n it o rin g t h e n e w re co rd e d so u n d

To p la y b a ck t h e so u n d

Adjust the balance between the original sound (ST1) and the new sound (ST2) by

selecting AUDIO MIX in the menu settings (p. 76).

EXIT

VTR SET

H i F i SOUND

AUDIO MIX

ST1

ST2

EXEC

RET.

Five minutes after when you disconnect the power source or remove the battery pack,

the setting of AUDIO MIX returns to the original sound (ST1) only. The default setting

is original sound only.

Au d io d u b b in g

Notes

• New sound cannot be recorded on a tape already recorded in the 16-bit mode (32 kHz,

44.1 kHz or 48 kHz) (p. 80).

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

• You cannot add audio with the DV IN/ OUT jack.

If you make all the connections

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

• MIC (PLUG IN POWER) jack

• AUDIO/ VIDEO jack

• Built-in microphone

If an i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) is connected to your camcorder

You cannot add a sound to a recorded tape.

If you set the w rite-protect tab of the tape to lock

You cannot record on a tape. Slide the write-protect tab to release the write protection.

We recommend that you add new sound on a tape recorded w ith your camcorder

If you add new sound on a tape recorded with another camcorder (including other

DCR-PC3), the sound quality may become worse.

To add new sound more precisely

Press ZERO SET MEMORY at the point where you want to stop recording later in the

playback mode.

Carry out steps 3 to 5. Recording automatically stops at the point where ZERO SET

MEMORY was pressed.

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

If you use a tape with cassette memory, you can superimpose the title while

recording or after recording. When you play back the tape, the title is displayed

for five seconds from the point where you superimposed it.

You can select one of eight preset titles and two custom titles (p. 72). You can also select

the color, size and position of titles.

VACATION

(1) In the standby/ recording/ playback/ playback pause mode, press FN and

select PAGE2 (p. 15).

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

(3) Select

with r/ R, and then press EXEC.

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

LCD screen.

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

POS r or POS R.

(6) Press TITLE OK.

(7) Press SAVE TITLE.

In the playback, playback pause or recording mode:

The “TITLE SAVE” indicator appears on the screen for 5 seconds and the

title is set.

In the standby mode:

The “TITLE” indicator appears. And when you press START/ STOP to start

recording,

“TITLE SAVE” appears on the screen for 5 seconds and the title is set.

EXIT

PRESET TITLE

HELLO!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

HAPPY HOLIDAYS

CONGRATULATIONS!

OUR SWEET BABY

WEDDING

TITLE

VACATION

THE END

EXEC

RET.

EXIT

PRESET TITLE

HELLO!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

HAPPY HOLIDAYS

CONGRATULATIONS!

OUR SWEET BABY

WEDDING

PRESET TITLE

HELLO!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

HAPPY HOLIDAYS

CONGRATULATIONS!

OUR SWEET BABY

WEDDING

VACATION

THE END

EXEC

VACATION

THE END

EXEC

RET.

EXIT

EXEC

RET.

PRESET TITLE

HELLO!

TITLE

RET

EXIT

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

HAPPY HOLIDAYS

CONGRATULATIONS!

OUR SWEET BABY

WEDDING

VACATION

THE END

VACATION

COLOR

SIZE

POS r POS R

EXEC

RET.

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

If you set the w rite-protect tab to lock

You cannot superimpose or erase the title. Slide the write-protect tab to release the write

protection.

To use the custom title

If you want to use the custom title, select

in step 3.

If the tape has a blank portion

You cannot superimpose a title on the tape.

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

The title may not be displayed correctly.

The titles superimposed w ith your camcorder

• They are displayed by only the DV

format video equipment with index titler

function.

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

searching a recording with other video equipment.

If the tape has too many index signals

You may not be able to superimpose a title because the memory is full. In this case,

delete titles you do not need.

Not to display title

Set TITLE DISP to OFF in the menu settings.

Title setting

• The title color changes as follows:

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

• The title size changes as follows:

SMALL y LARGE

You cannot input more than 12 characters in LARGE size.

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

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

One cassette can have up to about 20 titles, if one title consists of 5 characters

However, if the cassette memory is full with date, photo and cassette label data, one

cassette can have only up to about 11 titles with 5 characters each.

Cassette memory capacity is as follows:

• 6 date data (maximum)

• 12 photo data (maximum)

• 1 cassette label (maximum)

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

Era sin g a t it le

(1) Set the POWER switch to VTR.

(2) Press to FN to display PAGE1 (p. 15).

(3) Press MENU to display the menu.

(4) Select

with r/ R, and then EXEC.

(5) Select TITLEERASE with r/ R, and then EXEC. The screen to erase a title

appears.

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

“ERASE OK?” indicator appears.

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

4,5

EXEC

EXIT

CM SET

CM SEARCH

T I TLEERASE

T I TLE DSPL

TAPE T I TLE

ERASE ALL

CM SEARCH

T I TLEERASE

T I TLE DSPL

TAPE T I TLE

ERASE ALL

EXEC

RET.

EXEC

RET.

EXEC

EXIT

T I TLE ERASE

HELLO!

PRESENT

CONGRATULATIONS!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

PRESENT

ERASE OK?

GOOD MORNING

WEDDING

CAN–

CEL

EXEC

END

To re t u rn t o FN

Press EXIT.

To ca n ce l e ra sin g

Press CANCEL in step 7.

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

You can make up to two titles and store them in Cassette Memory. Each title can

have up to 20 characters.

(1) In the standby/ playback/ playback pause mode, press FN, and select PAGE2

(p. 15).

(2) Press TITLE.

(3) Select

with r/ R, and press EXEC.

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

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

character on the key.

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

as step 5 and 6 to complete your title.

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

EXIT

TITLE SET

CUSTOM1 SET

CUSTOM2 SET

TITLE SET

CUSTOM1 SET

CUSTOM2 SET

EXEC

RET.

EXIT

EXEC

RET.

EXIT

TITLE SET

CUSTOM1 SET

CUSTOM2 SET

TITLE SET

[

____________________

]

&?!

ABC

DEF

EXEC

GH I

JKL

MNO

123 678

PQR

TUV

WXY

’ . ,

SET

–

EXEC

RET.

EXIT

_______________

PARTY

5,6

TITLE SET

[

_________________

]

PAR

&?!

ABC

DEF

&?!

ABC

DEF

SET

GH I

JKL

MNO

123 678

GH I

JKL

MNO

123 678

PQR

TUV

WXY

’ . ,

SET

PQR

TUV

WXY

’ . ,

/–

SET

–

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

To re t u rn t o FN

Press EXIT.

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

In step 4, select CUSTOM1 SET or CUSTOM2 SET, depending on which title you want

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

If you take 5 minutes or longer to enter characters in the standby mode w hile a

cassette is in your camcorder

The power automatically goes off. The characters you have entered remain stored in

memory. Set the POWER switch to OFF once and then to CAMERA again, then

complete your title.

We recommend setting the playback or playback pause mode or removing the cassette

so that your camcorder does not automatically turn off while you are entering title

characters.

To erase the title

Press C. The last character is erased.

To enter a space

Press c.

To enter the same character on the same button in succession

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

La b e lin g a ca sse t t e

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

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

the labeled cassette and set the POWER switch to VTR, the label is displayed for

about 5 seconds.

(1) Insert the cassette you want to label.

(2) Set the POWER switch to VTR.

(3) Press FN to display PAGE1 (p. 15).

(4) Press MENU to display the menu.

(5) Select

with r/ R, and then EXEC.

(6) Select TAPE TITLE, then press EXEC. The screen to enter the label appears.

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

on the key.

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

as step 7 and 8 to complete the label.

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

EXIT

CM SET

CM SEARCH

T I TLEERASE

T I TLE DSPL

TAPE T I TLE

ERASE ALL

5,6

7,8

SET

EXIT

CM SET

CM SEARCH

T I TLEERASE

T I TLE DSPL

EXEC

ERASE ALL

APE T I TLE

RET.

––––––––––

EXIT

TAPE SET

EXIT

[

_____

]

[

]

GRADU

GRADUATION

TAPE SET

&?!

GH I

ABC

DEF

&?!

GH I

ABC

DEF

[

__________

]

&?!

GH I

ABC

DEF

EXEC

RET.

MNO

123 678

MNO

123 678

EXEC

MNO

123 678

PQR

TUV

WXY

’ . ,

SET

PQR

TUV

WXY

’ . ,

/–

SET

–

PQR

TUV

WXY

’ . ,

–

SET

La b e lin g a ca sse t t e

To re t u rn t o FN

Press EXIT.

To e ra se a ch a ra ct e r

Select C in step 6. The last character is erased.

To ch a n g e t h e la b e l yo u h a ve m a d e

Insert the cassette to change the label, and operate in the same way to make a new label.

If you set the w rite-protect tab of the tape to lock

You cannot label the tape. Slide the write-protect tab to release the write protection.

If the

mark appears

The cassette memory is full. If you erase the title in the cassette, you can label it.

If you have superimposed titles in the cassette

When the label is displayed, up to 4 titles also appear.

When you set the POWER sw itch to CAMERA

The label you have superimposed on is displayed for two seconds.

When the “-----” indicator has few er than 10 spaces

The cassette memory is full.

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

To erase the title

Press C. The last character is erased.

To enter a space

Press c.

To enter the same character on the same button in succession

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

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

Ch a n g in g t h e m e n u se t t in g s

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

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

and then the mode.

(1) In the standby, VTR, or MEMORY mode, press FN to display PAGE1 (p. 15).

(2) Press MENU to display the menu.

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

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

(5) Press r/ R to select a desired setting.

(6) Repeat steps from 3 to 5 if you want to change other items. Press

RET. to

return to step 3.

For details, see “Selecting the mode setting of each item” (p. 77).

EXIT

MANUAL SET

PROGRAM AE

CAMERA

VTR

EFFECT

EXIT

OTHERS

WORLD TIME

BEEP

COMMANDER

DISPLAY

EXIT

MANUAL SET

PROGRAM AE

MANUAL SET

EFFECT

WHT BAL

AUTO SHTR

REC LAMP

DV EDITING

EXEC

RET.

EXIT

OTHERS

WORLD TIME

BEEP

COMMANDER

DISPLAY

REC LAMP

DV EDITING

EXEC

RET.

EXEC

RET.

EXEC

MEMORY

EXIT

MANUAL SET

PROGRAM AE

WHT BAL

EXIT

OTHERS

WORLD TIME

BEEP

AUTO SHTR

EXIT

OTHERS

WORLD TIME

BEEP

COMMANDER ON

DISPLAY

REC LAMP

EXEC

RET.

DV EDITING

EXEC

RET.

OTHERS

WORLD TIME

BEEP

EXEC

COMMANDER ON

DISPLAY

OFF

REC LAMP

DV EDITING

OTHERS

WORLD TIME

BEEP

COMMANDER ON

DISPLAY

REC LAMP

DV EDITING

OFF

EXIT

OTHERS

WORLD TIME

BEEP

COMMANDER OFF

DISPLAY

REC LAMP

DV EDITING

EXEC

Ch a n g in g t h e m e n u se t t in g s

To re t u rn t o FN

Press EXIT.

Menu items are displayed as the follow ing icons:

MANUAL SET

CAMERA SET

VTR SET

LCD/ VF SET

MEMORY SET

CM SET

TAPE SET

SETUP MENU

OTHERS

Se le ct in g t h e m o d e se t t in g o f e a ch it e m

z is the default setting.

Menu items differ depending on the position of the POWER switch.

The LCD screen shows only the items you can operate at the moment.

POWER

sw itch

Icon/item

PROGRAM AE

Mode

Meaning

To suit your specific shooting requirement

(p. 43)

CAMERA

MEMORY

P EFFECT

To add special effects like those in films or on

the TV to images (p. 37)

CAMERA

VTR

WHT BAL

AUTO SHTR

To adjust the white balance (p. 42)

CAMERA

MEMORY

z ON

To automatically activate the electronic shutter

when shooting in bright conditions

CAMERA

MEMORY

OFF

To not automatically activate the electronic

shutter even when shooting in bright

conditions

D ZOOM

z OFF

To deactivate digital zoom. Up to 10× zoom is

carried out.

CAMERA

MEMORY

To activate digital zoom. More than 10× to 120×

zoom is performed digitally (p. 21)

16:9WIDE

z OFF

—

CAMERA

To record a 16:9 wide picture (p. 33)

To compensate for camera-shake

STEADYSHOT z ON

CAMERA

MEMORY

OFF

To cancel the SteadyShot function. Natural

pictures are produced when shooting a

stationary object with a tripod.

N.S. LIGHT

z ON

To use the NightShot Light function (p. 24)

To cancel the NightShot Light function

CAMERA

MEMORY

OFF

Notes on the SteadyShot function

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

• Attachment of a conversion lens (not supplied) may influence the SteadyShot

function.

If you cancel the SteadyShot function

The SteadyShot off indicator

appears. Your camcorder prevents excessive

compensation for camera-shake.

Ch a n g in g t h e m e n u se t t in g s

POWER

sw itch

Icon/item

HiFi SOUND

Mode

Meaning

z STEREO

To play back a stereo tape or dual sound track

tape with main and sub sound

VTR

To play back a stereo tape with the left sound

or a dual sound tape with main sound

To play back a stereo tape with the right sound

or a dual sound track tape with sub sound

AUDIO MIX

To adjust the balance between the stereo 1 and

stereo 2 (p. 67)

VTR

ST1

ST2

LCD B. L.

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

VTR

CAMERA

MEMORY

BRIGHT

To brighten the LCD screen

LCD COLOR

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

VTR

CAMERA

MEMORY

To darken

To lighten

VF BRIGHT

To adjust the brightness on the viewfinder

screen with –/ +

VTR

CAMERA

MEMORY

To darken

To lighten

Notes on LCD B.L.

When you use power sources other than the battery pack, “BRIGHT” is automatically

selected.

Note on NP-F10/FS11 battery pack

You cannot select BRIGHT in LCD B.L.

Ch a n g in g t h e m e n u se t t in g s

POWER

sw itch

Icon/item

Mode

Meaning

CONTINUOUS z OFF

Not to record continuously

To record 3 or 4 pictures continuously (p. 91)

MEMORY

MULTI SCRN To record 9 picutures continuously (p. 91)

QUALITY

z FINE

To record still pictures in the fine image quality

mode, using the “Memory Stick”

VTR

MEMORY

STANDARD

To record still pictures in the standard image

quality mode, using the “Memory Stick”

FLD./FRAME

SLIDE SHOW

z FIELD

FRAME

To record moving subjects

MEMORY

To record stopping subjects in high quality

To play back images in a continuous loop

(p. 104)

DELETE ALL

FORMAT

To delete all the images (p. 106)

To format “Memory Stick”s

MEMORY

VTR

PHOTO SAVE

CM SEARCH

To duplicate still pictures (p. 98)

To search using cassette memory (p. 50)

To search without using cassette memory

z ON

VTR

OFF

TITLEERASE

TITLE DSPL

To erase the title you have superimposed

(p. 71)

VTR

CAMERA

z ON

To display the title you have superimposed

Not to display the title

VTR

OFF

TAPE TITLE

ERASE ALL

To label a cassette (p. 74)

VTR

CAMERA

To erase all the data in cassette memory

VTR

CAMERA

Ch a n g in g t h e m e n u se t t in g s

POWER

sw itch

Icon/item

REC MODE

Mode

z SP

Meaning

To record in the SP (Standard Play) mode

VTR

CAMERA

To increase the recording time to 1.5 times the

SP mode

AUDIO MODE z 12BIT

To record in the 12-bit mode (two stereo

sounds)

VTR

CAMERA

16BIT

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

sound with high quality)

qREMAIN

z AUTO

To display the remaining tape bar:

• for about 8 seconds after your camcorder is

turned on and calculates the remaining

amount of tape

VTR

CAMERA

• for about 8 seconds after a cassette is inserted

and your camcorder calculates the remaining

amount of tape

• for about 8 seconds after the playback button

is pressed in VTR mode

• for about 8 seconds after DISPLAY is pressed

to display the screen indicators

• for the period of tape rewinding, forwarding

or picture search in the VTR mode

To always display the remaining tape indicator

DATA CODE

z DATE/ CAM

To display date, time and various settings

during playback

VTR

DATE

To display date and time during playback

To reset the date or time (p. 82)

CLOCK SET

CAMERA

MEMORY

DEMO MODE

z ON

To make the demonstration appear

To cancel the demonstration mode

CAMERA

OFF

Notes on the LP mode

• When you record a tape in the LP mode on your camcorder, we recommend playing

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

VCRs, noise may occur in pictures or sound.

• When you record in the LP mode, we recommend using a Sony Excellence/ Master

mini DV cassette so that you can get the most out of your camcorder. Noise may occur

in pictures and sound when you record image on other than a Sony Excellence/

Master mini DV cassette.

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

for the tape to be audio dubbed.

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

the LP mode, the playback picture may be distorted or the time code may not be

written properly between scenes.

Notes on AUDIO MODE

• You cannot dub audio sound on a tape recorded in the 16BIT mode.

• When playing back a tape recorded in the 16-bit mode, you cannot adjust the balance

in AUDIO MIX.

Ch a n g in g t h e m e n u se t t in g s

POWER

sw itch

Icon/item

WORLD TIME

Mode

Meaning

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

set a time difference. The clock changes by the

time difference you set here. If you set the time

difference to 0, the clock returns to the

originally set time.

CAMERA

MEMORY

BEEP

z MELODY

To output the melody when you start/ stop

recording or when an unusual condition occurs

on your camcorder

VTR

CAMERA

MEMORY

NORMAL

OFF

To output the beep instead of the melody

To cancel the melody and beep sound

COMMANDER z ON

To activate the Remote Commander supplied

with your camcorder

VTR

CAMERA

MEMORY

OFF

To deactivate the Remote Commander to avoid

remote control misoperation caused by other

VCR’s remote control

DISPLAY

z LCD

V-OUT/ LCD

To show the display on the LCD screen and

viewfinder

VTR

CAMERA

MEMORY

To show the display on the TV screen, LCD

screen and viewfinder

REC LAMP

DV EDITING

z ON

To light up the camera recording lamp at the

front of your camcorder

CAMERA

MEMORY

OFF

To turn the camera recording lamp off so that

the subject is not aware of the recording

To duplicate the desired portion on a tape by

simply selecting the scenes to edit, using other

equipment connected with an i.LINK cable (DV

connecting cable) (p. 57)

VTR

Notes on DEMO MODE

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

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

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

cassette inserted.

To cancel the demonstration, insert a cassette, set the POWER switch to other than

CAMERA, or set DEMO MODE to OFF.

• If you press the touch panel during the demonstration, the demonstration stops for a

while, then it starts again after about 10 minutes.

• When NIGHTSHOT is set to ON, the NIGHTSHOT indicator appears in the

viewfinder or on the LCD screen and you cannot select DEMO MODE in the menu

settings.

Note

If you press DISPLAY/ TOUCH PANEL with “DISPLAY” set to “V-OUT/ LCD” in the

menu settings, the picture from a TV or VCR will not appear on the LCD screen even

when your camcorder is connected to outputs on the TV or VCR.

In more than 5 minutes after removing the pow er source

The “AUDIO MIX”, “COMMANDER” and “HiFi SOUND” items are returned to their

default settings.

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

When recording a close subject

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

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

REC LAMP to OFF.

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

The default clock setting is set to East Coast Standard Time.

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

may be released (bars may appear) because the vanadium-lithium battery installed in

your camcorder will have been discharged.

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

(1) In the standby mode, press FN to display PAGE1 (p. 15).

(2) Press MENU to display the menu.

(3) Select

with r/ R, and press EXEC.

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

(5) Adjust the desired year, then press EXEC.

(6) Set the month, day and hour with the same procedure as step 5.

(7) Set the minute with r/ R, and press EXEC by the time signal.

EXEC

EXIT

1999

EXIT

MANUAL SET

SETUP MENU

CLOCK SET

DEMO MODE

SETUP MENU

CLOCK SET

DEMO MODE

JAN

CLOCK SET

DEMO MODE

12:00:00AM

1999 JAN

12 00 AM

EXEC

RET.

EXEC

RET.

EXEC

RET.

EXEC

EXIT

2000

5:30:00PM

SETUP MENU

CLOCK SET

DEMO MODE

SETUP MENU

CLOCK SET

DEMO MODE

JUL

2000 JUL

EXIT

30 PM

RET.

2000 JAN

EXEC

RET.

12 00 AM

The year changes as follow s:

1999

2000 N · · · · n 2029

To re t u rn t o FN

Press EXIT.

If you do not set the date and time

“– –:– –:– –” is recorded on the data code of the tape and the “Memory Stick”.

Note on the time indicator

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

• 12:00 AM stands for midnight.

• 12:00 PM stands for noon.

— “ Me m o ry St ick” o p e ra t io n s —

Usin g a “ Me m o ry St ick” –in t ro d u ct io n

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

camcorder. You can easily play back, record or delete still images. You can format

“Memory Stick”s. You can also protect still images and write print marks on still images

in “Memory Stick”s. You can exchange image data with other equipment such as a

personal computer etc., using the Serial port adaptor for “Memory Stick” supplied with

your camcorder or MSAC-PC1 PC card adaptor for “Memory Stick” (not supplied).

Usin g a “ Me m o ry St ick”

When you use a “Memory Stick”

Terminal

Write-protect tab

Labeling position

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

Stick” is set to LOCK.

• We recommend backing up important data.

• When the ACCESS lamp is flashing, never remove the “Memory Stick”.

• Image data may be damaged in the following cases:

– If you remove the “Memory Stick”, turn the power off, or detach the battery for

replacement when the ACCESS lamp is flashing

– If you use “Memory Stick”s near magnets or magnet fields such as those of speakers

and televisions.

On file format (JPEG)

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

Typical image data file name

DSC00001.jpg.

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Notes

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

of the connecting section.

• Stick its label on the labeling position.

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

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

• Do not let “Memory Stick”s get wet.

• Do not use or keep “Memory Stick”s in locations that are:

– Extremely hot such as in a car parked in the sun or under the scorching sun

– Under direct sunlight

– Very humid or subject to corrosive gases

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

Yo u d o n o t n e e d t o fo rm a t t h e “ Me m o ry St ick” su p p lie d w it h

yo u r ca m co rd e r

The “Memory Stick” supplied with your camcorder is already formatted in FAT format.

FAT format is the standard format for “Memory Stick”s and is supported by your

camcorder.

Note

Sample images are already recorded on the “Memory Stick” supplied with your

camcorder. All of these sample images will be deleted if you format the “Memory

Stick”.

“ Me m o ry St ick” s fo rm a t t e d o n a p e rso n a l co m p u t e r

“Memory Stick” operations on your camcorder cannot be assured if the “Memory Stick”

is formatted on a Windows machine or Macintosh.

No t e o n im a g e d a t a co m p a t ib ilit y

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

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

(Japan Electronic Industry Development Association). You cannot play back on your

camcorder still images recorded on other equipment (DCR-TRV890E/ TRV900/

TRV900E or DSC-D700) that does not conform with this universal standard. (These

models are not sold in some areas.)

• If you cannot use a “Memory Stick” that has been used on other equipment, format

the “Memory Stick” on your camcorder following the steps on page 89. Note that all

images on the “Memory Stick” will be deleted if you format it.

“Memory Stick” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

Usin g a “ Me m o ry St ick” –in t ro d u ct io n

In se rt in g a “ Me m o ry St ick”

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

“Memory Stick” compartment

ACCESS lamp

To e je ct a “ Me m o ry St ick”

Slide MEMORY RELEASE in the direction of the arrow.

MEMORY RELEASE

When the ACCESS lamp is lit or flashing

Never shake or strike your camcorder. Do not turn the power off , eject a “Memory

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

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Usin g a t o u ch p a n e l

Your camcorder has operation buttons on the LCD screen. Press the LCD panel directly

to operate each function.

(1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY while pressing the small green button.

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

(2) Press OPEN to open the LCD panel. Operation buttons appear on the LCD

screen. You can switch the memory playback/ the memory camera mode by

pressing PLAY/ CAM. You can also use the Remote Commander for this

operation.

(3) Press FN. Operation buttons appear on the LCD screen.

(4) Press PAGE2 to go to PAGE2. Operation buttons appear on the LCD screen.

(5) Press a desired operation item.

Refer to relevant pages for each function.

4,5

POWER

In memory camera mode

OFF

PAGE1 PAGE2

EXIT

MENU PLAY INDEX EXPO–

SURE

PAGE1 PAGE2

EXIT

LCD

BRT

PLAY INDEX

In the memory

camera mode

In the memory

playback mode

PLAY INDEX

–

CAM INDEX

To e xe cu t e se t t in g s

Press EXEC or

OK.

To ca n ce l se t t in g s

Press

OFF to return to PAGE1/ PAGE2.

To re t u rn t o FN

Press EXIT.

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Note

• When using the touch panel, press operation buttons with your thumb supporting the

LCD screen from the back side of it or press those buttons lightly with your index

finger. Do not press them with sharp objects such as pens.

• Do not touch the LCD screen with wet hands.

• If FN is not on the LCD screen, touch the LCD screen lightly to make it appear. You

can control the display with DISPLAY/ TOUCH PANEL on your camcorder.

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

(CALIBRATION) is required (p. 124).

• When executing each item, the green bar appears above the item.

• The color of the items changes to grey if they are not available.

• You can operate with the touch panel using the viewfinder (p. 110).

Press FN to display the follow ing buttons:

In memory camera mode

PAGE1

PAGE2

MENU, PLAY, INDEX, EXPOSURE

LCD BRIGHT, PLAY, INDEX

In memory playback mode

–

PAGE1

PAGE2

MENU, CAM, INDEX, DELETE,

–

LCD BRIGHT, CAM, INDEX,

Se le ct in g im a g e q u a lit y m o d e

You can select image quality mode in still picture recording. If you do not make any

selection, the unit automatically records in FINE mode.

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

right (unlock) position.

(2) Press FN to display PAGE1 (p. 86).

(3) Press MENU, then select QUALITY in

in the menu settings to select a

desired image quality.

POWER

OFF

To re t u rn t o FN

Press EXIT.

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Note

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

depending on the types of images you are shooting.

Im a g e q u a lit y se t t in g s

Setting

Meaning

FINE (FINE)

Use this mode when you want to record high quality

images. The image is compressed to about 1/ 6. FINE

appears on the screen.

STANDARD (STD)

This is the standard image quality. The image is

compressed to about 1/ 10. STD appears on the screen.

Differences in image quality mode

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

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

mode. Details are shown in the table below. (The number of pixels is 640 × 480,

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

Image quality mode Memory capacity

FINE

About 100 KB

About 60 KB

STANDARD

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

The number of images you can record varies depending on which image quality mode

you select and the complexity of the subject.

4MB type:

FINE (FINE)

40 images (maximum)

STANDARD (STD) 60 images (maximum)

8MB type:

FINE (FINE)

81 images (maximum)

STANDARD (STD) 122 images (maximum)

16MB type:

FINE (FINE)

164 images (maximum)

STANDARD (STD) 246 images (maximum)

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Fo rm a t t in g (in it ia lizin g ) a “ Me m o ry St ick”

Your camcorder can format (initialize) a “Memory Stick”. If you format a “Memory

Stick”, all data stored in the “Memory Stick” will be deleted. This function is convenient

when you want to delete all data including protected images.

New “Memory Stick”s are already formatted so that formatting is not required for

them.

Sample images are stored in the supplied “Memory Stick”. Note that these sample

images will be deleted if you format the “Memory Stick”.

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

(2) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY while pressing the small green button.

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

(3) Press FN to display PAGE1 (p. 86).

(4) Press MENU, then select FORMAT in

in the menu settings.

(5) Press r/ R to select FORMAT on the right and then press EXEC. The display

shows “OK.”

(6) Press EXEC. again. The display shows “FORMATTING”, and formatting

procedure begins. When formatting is finished, the display shows

“COMPLETE.”

To re t u rn t o FN

Press EXIT.

Check the contents of the “Memory Stick” before formatting

Note that all data in the “Memory Stick” including protected images will be deleted.

While “FORMATTING” is displayed

Do not turn the POWER switch nor press any button.

If “ ” is displayed during /after formatting

Format the “Memory Stick” again.

Note

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

set to LOCK.

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St ick” s – Me m o ry p h o t o re co rd in g

You can select the FIELD or FRAME mode in still picture recording. Your camcorder

compensates for camera-shake when recording moving subjects in the FIELD mode.

Your camcorder records still images in high quality in the FRAME mode. Select the

FIELD or FRAME in the menu settings (p. 76).

Before operation

Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.

(1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY while pressing the small green button.

The power lamp lights up. Make sure that the LOCK is set to the right (unlock)

position.

(2) Keep pressing PHOTO lightly. The picture freezes and “CAPTURE” appears

on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. Recording does not start yet.

(3) Press PHOTO deeper. The image displayed on the screen will be recorded on a

“Memory Stick”. Recording is complete when the bar scroll indicator

disappears.

POWER

OFF

Number of images can be recorded

on the “Memory Stick”

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CAPTURE

PHOTO

Number of recorded images

PLAY INDEX

PHOTO

PLAY INDEX

Notes

• When recording fast-moving subjects in the FRAME mode, the recorded image blurry.

• When recording in the FRAME mode, your camcorder may not correct camera-shake.

We recommend that you shoot objects with a tripod.

When the POWER sw itch is set to MEMORY

The following functions do not work:

wide TV mode, digital effect, picture effect, title.

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When you are recording a still image

You can neither turn off the power nor press PHOTO.

When you press the PHOTO button on the Remote Commander

Your camcorder immediately records the image that is on the screen when you press

the button.

Re co rd in g im a g e s co n t in u o u sly

You can record still pictures continuously. Select one of the two modes described below

before recording.

Continuous mode [a ]

You can record 3 or 4 pictures continuously.

Multi screen mode [b ]

You can record 9 still pictures continuously on a single page.

[b]

[a]

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(1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY while pressing the small green button.

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

(2) Press FN to display PAGE1 (p. 86).

(3) Press MENU, then set CONTINUOUS to ON in

in the menu settings.

POWER

OFF

Co n t in u o u s sh o o t in g se t t in g s

Setting

OFF

Meaning (indicator on the screen)

Your camcorder shoots one image at a time. (no indicator)

Your camcorder shoots 3 or 4 still images at about 0.8 sec intervals.

(

)

MULTI SCRN Your camcorder shoots 9 still images at about 0.3 sec intervals and

displays the images on a single page divided into 9 boxes. (

)

To re t u rn t o FN

Press EXIT.

Number of images in continuous shooting

The number of images you can shoot continuously varies depending on the image

quality mode.

FINE:

3 images

STANDARD: 4 images

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St ick” o n a m o vin g p ict u re – MEMORY MIX

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

the moving picture you are recording.

M. CHROM (Memory chromakey)

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

moving picture.

M. LUMI (Memory luminancekey)

You can swap a brighter area of a still picture such as a handwritten illustlation or title

with a moving picture. Record a title on a “Memory Stick” before a trip or event for

convenience.

C. CHROM (Camera chromakey)

You can superimpose a moving picture on top of a still picture such as a picture can be

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

moving picture will be swapped with a still picture.

Still picture

Moving picture

M. CHROM

Blue

Still picture

M. LUMI

Still picture

Moving picture

C. CHROM

Blue

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p ict u re – MEMORY MIX

Before operation

Insert a recorded “Memory Stick” on your camcorder.

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

(2) In the standby mode, press FN to display PAGE1 (p. 15).

(3) Press MEM MIX. The last recorded or last composed image appears on the

lower part of the screen as a thumbnail image.

(4) Press –/ + on the right lower corner of the screen or the Remote Commander to

select the still picture which you want to superimpose.

– : to see the previous image

+: to see the next image

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

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

OK to return to PAGE1.

(7) Press EXIT to return to FN.

(8) Press START/ STOP to start recording.

POWER

OFF

MEM MIX

OFF McCAM

LUMI

MEM

MIX

CAMcM McCAM

CHROM CHROM

Still picture

DCS00001

–

MEM MIX

OFF

4,5

–

M. LUMI

DCS00001

–

MEM MIX

OFF

–

M. LUMI

DCS00001

–

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Items to adjust

M. CHROM

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

swapped with a moving picture

M. LUMI

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

swapped with a moving picture

C. CHROM

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

swapped with a still picture

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

To ch a n g e t h e st ill p ict u re t o su p e rim p o se

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

To ch a n g e t h e m o d e se t t in g

Press

OFF before step 7, and repeat the procedure from step 2.

To ca n ce l M. CHROM/M. LUMI/C. CHROM

Press

OFF to return to PAGE1/ PAGE2.

During recording

You cannot change the mode setting.

The “Memory Stick” supplied w ith your camcorder stores 30 images

– For M. CHROM: 26 images (such as a frame) DSC00001~DSC00026

– For C. CHROM: 4 images (such as a background) DSC00027~DSC00030

Sample images

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

protected (p. 105).

If you format the “Memory Stick”

Sample images will be deleted.

To record a still picture w hich is added no effect on a mini DV tape

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

step 6.

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a s a st ill im a g e

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

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

data through the input connector and record it as a still image on a “Memory Stick”.

Before operation

Insert a recorded mini DV tape and a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.

(1) Set the POWER switch to VTR.

(2) Press

. The picture recorded on the mini DV tape is played back.

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

“CAPTURE” appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. Recording does

not start yet.

(4) Press PHOTO deeper. The image displayed on the screen will be recorded on a

“Memory Stick”. Recording is complete when the bar scroll indicator

disappears.

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CAPTURE

PHOTO

POWER

OFF

When the ACCESS lamp is lit or flashing

Never shake or strike the unit. As well do not turn the power off , eject a “Memory

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

If “ ” appears on the LCD screen or in the view finder

The inserted “Memory Stick” is incompartible with your camcorder because its format

does not comform with your camcorder. Check the format of the “Memory Stick”.

If you press PHOTO lightly in the playback mode

Your camcorder stops momentarily.

Sound recorded on a mini DV tape

You cannot record the audio from a mini DV tape.

Titles have already recorded on mini DV tapes

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

are recording a still picture with PHOTO.

When you press the PHOTO button on the Remote Commander

Your camcorder immediately records the image that is on the screen when you press

the button.

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Re co rd in g a st ill im a g e fro m o t h e r e q u ip m e n t

(1) Set the POWER switch to VTR.

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

(3) Follow the steps 3 and 4 on page 96.

Wh e n re co rd in g t h e im a g e t h ro u g h t h e AUDIO/VIDEO ja ck

OUT

S VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO/ VIDEO jack

A/ V connecting cable

: Signal flow

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

the TV.

Wh e n re co rd in g t h e im a g e t h ro u g h t h e DV IN/OUT ja ck

S VIDEO

LANC

DV IN/ OUT

DV OUT

: Signal flow

VMC-IL4435/ 2DV/ 4DV i.LINK cable (not supplied)

Connect using an S video cable (not supplied) to obtain high-quality pictures

With this connection, you do not need to connect the yellow (video) plug of the A/ V

connecting cable.

Connect an S video cable (not supplied) to the S (S1) video jacks of both your camcorder

and the VCR/ TV.

This connection produces higher quality DV format pictures.

Co p yin g st ill im a g e s fro m a m in i DV t a p e

– Ph o t o sa ve

Using the search function, you can automatically take in only still images from mini DV

tapes and record them on a “Memory Stick” in sequence.

Before operation

• Insert a recorded mini DV tape and rewind the tape.

• Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.

(1) Set the POWER switch to VTR while pressing the small green button.

(2) Press FN to display PAGE1 (p. 86).

(3) Press MENU, then select PHOTO SAVE in

in the menu settings. “PHOTO

BUTTON” appears on the LCD screen.

(4) Press PHOTO deeper. The still image from the mini DV tape is recorded on a

“Memory Stick”. The number of still images copied is displayed. “END” is

displayed when copying is completed.

PHOTO SAVE

0 : 00 : 00 : 00

58min

PHOTO SAVE

0 : 30 : 00 : 00

58min

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4 / 40

FINE

PHOTO

SAVING

END

POWER

OFF

END

MEMORY SET

QUALITY

PHOTO SAVE

0 : 00 : 00 : 00

4 / 15

READY

FINE

PHOTO BUTTON

EXEC

RET.

END

Co p yin g st ill im a g e s fro m a m in i DV t a p e – Ph o t o sa ve

To st o p o r e n d co p yin g

Press

END.

To re t u rn t o FN

Press

END to return to PAGE1/ PAGE2, then press EXIT.

Wh e n t h e m e m o ry o f t h e “ Me m o ry St ick” is fu ll

“MEMORY FULL” appears on the LCD screen, and the copying stops. Press

insert another “Memory Stick” and repeat the procedure from step 2.

END,

When the ACCESS lamp is lit or flashing

Never shake or strike your camcorder. As well do not turn the power off, eject a

“Memory Stick” or remove the battery pack. Otherwise, the image data breakdown

may occur.

To record all the images recorded on the mini DV tape

Rewind the tape all the way back and start copying.

If the w rite-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to LOCK

“NOT READY” appears when you select the item in the menu settings.

When you change “Memory Stick”s in the middle of copying

Your comcorder resumes copying from the last image recorded on the previous

“Memory Stick”.

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p la yb a ck

You can play back still images recorded on a “Memory Stick”. You can also play back 6

images at a time by selecting the index screen.

Before operation

Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.

(1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY while pressing the small green button.

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

(2) Press PLAY to set the memory playback mode (p. 86). The last recorded image

is displayed.

(3) Press –/ + on your camcorder or the Remote Commander to select the desired

still image.

– : to see the previous image

+: to see the next image

POWER

PLAY

OFF

To play back recorded images on a TV screen

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

camcorder before the operation.

• When operating memory photo playback on a TV or the LCD screen, the image

quality may appear to have deteriorated. This is not a malfunction. The image data is

as good as ever.

• Turn the audio volume of the TV down before operation, or noise (howling) may be

output from the TV speakers.

Image data modified w ith personal computers or shot w ith other equipment

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

Still image

You can select still images also with –/ + on PAGE1/ PAGE2.

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Image quality mode

Image number/ Total number of recorded images

6 / 40

MEMORY PLAY

FINE

DSC00006

Print mark

Protect indicator

–

CAM INDEX

Data file name

The image quality mode indicator

The indicator may show a mode different to the one in which you recorded. This is not

a malfunction. The indicator shows the size of the data file. For instance, if the size of

FINE image is small enough, it may be displayed as STD. Or if the size of image is large

enough, it may be displayed as SFN.

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Pla yin g b a ck 6 re co rd e d im a g e s a t a t im e (in d e x scre e n )

You can play back 6 recorded images at a time. This function is especially useful when

searching for a particular image.

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

right (unlock) position.

(2) Press INDEX on your camcorder or the Remote Commander to display the

index screen.

A red B mark appears above the image that is displayed before changing to the index

screen mode.

T : to display the previous 6 images

t : to display the following 6 images

B mark

MARK

DEL

EXIT

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To re t u rn t o FN

Press EXIT.

To re t u rn t o t h e n o rm a l p la yb a ck scre e n (sin g le scre e n )

Press the image you want to display.

Note

When displaying the index screen, the number appears above each image. This

indicates the order in which images are recorded on the “Memory Stick”. These

numbers are different from the data file names.

Index screen

Index screen is available in both the memory camera/ the memory playback mode.

Files modified w ith personal computers

These files may not be displayed on the index screen. Image files shot with other

equipment may not be displayed on the index screen either.

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Vie w in g t h e re co rd e d im a g e s u sin g a p e rso n a l co m p u t e r

The image data recorded with your camcorder is compressed in the JPEG format. If you

use the application software, “PictureGear 3.2Lite” supplied with your camcorder, you

can see images recorded on a “Memory Stick” on a computer screen. Use the serial port

adaptor for “Memory Stick” supplied with your camcorder, the MSAKIT-PC4A

“Memory Stick”/ PC card kit or MSAC-PC1 PC card adaptor for “Memory Stick” (not

supplied) for this operation. For detailed instructions on operation, refer to the

operating instructions of the serial port adaptor, “Memory Stick”/ PC card kit or PC

card adaptor and application software.

PC card

adaptor

Serial port

(not

Serial port

adaptor for

“Memory

Stick”

adaptor for

“Memory

Stick”

supplied)

“Memory

Stick”

“Memory

Stick”

“Memory

Stick”

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– SLIDE SHOW

You can automatically play back images in sequence. This function is useful especially

when checking recorded images or during a presentation.

Before operation

Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.

(1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY while pressing the small green button.

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

(2) Press FN to display PAGE1 (p. 86).

(3) Press MENU, then select SLIDE SHOW in

press EXEC.

in the menu settings (p. 76). And

READY apppears on the LCD screen.

(4) Press START. Your camcorder plays back the images recorded on a “Memory

Stick” in sequence.

POWER

OFF

SLIDE SHOW

DSC00001

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START

–

END

To st o p o r e n d t h e slid e sh o w

Press

END.

To p a u se d u rin g a slid e sh o w

Press PAUSE.

To re t u rn t o FN

Press EXIT.

To st a rt t h e slid e sh o w fro m a p a rt icu la r im a g e

Select the desired image using MEMORY –/ + buttons before step 3.

To view the recorded images on TV

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

camcorder before operation.

If you change the “Memory Stick” during operation

The slide show does not operate. If you change the “Memory Stick”, be sure to follow

the steps again from the beginning.

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Pre ve n t in g a ccid e n t a l e ra su re

– Im a g e p ro t e ct io n

To prevent accidental erasure of important images, you can protect selected images.

Before operation

Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.

(1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY while pressing the small green button.

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

(2) Press INDEX on your camcorder or the Remote Commander to display the

index.

(3) Press “- MARK.” The screen to protect the image appears.

(4) Press the image you want to protect. The “-” appears on the protected

image.

POWER

INDEX

OFF

MARK

DEL

EXIT

RET

MARK

EXIT

3,4

MARK

1 / 40

2 / 40

To re t u rn t o FN

Press EXIT.

To ca n ce l im a g e p ro t e ct io n

Press the image you want to cancel image protection in step 4. The “-” disappears.

Note

Formatting erases all information on the “Memory Stick”, including the protected

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

If the w rite-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to LOCK

You cannot carry out image protection.

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De le t in g im a g e s

You can delete images stored in a “Memory Stick”.

De le t in g se le ct e d im a g e s o n t h e sin g le scre e n

Before operation

Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.

(1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY while pressing the small green button.

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

(2) Play back the image you want to delete by pressing –/ + (p. 100).

(3) Press FN to display PAGE1 (p. 86).

(4) Press DELETE. “DELETE?” appears on the LCD screen.

(5) Press OK. The selected image is deleted.

POWER

OFF

3 / 40

DELETE

FINE

DSC00010

DELETE?

DELE–

CAN–

CEL

To re t u rn t o FN

Press FN.

To ca n ce l d e le t in g a n im a g e

Press CANCEL in step 5.

Notes

• To delete a protected image, first cancel image protection.

• Once you delete an image, you cannot restore it. Check the images to delete carefully

before deleting them.

• You cannot delete images if the write-protect tab is set to LOCK.

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De le t in g im a g e s

De le t in g se le ct e d im a g e s o n t h e in d e x scre e n

Before operation

Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.

(1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY while pressing the small green button.

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

(2) Press INDEX on your camcorder or the Remote Commander to display the

index.

(3) Press DEL. Then press the image you want to delete. The number of the

selected image is highlighted.

(4) Prees EXEC. “DELETE?” appears on the LCD screen.

(5) Press OK. The selected images are deleted.

POWER

INDEX

OFF

-MARK

MARK

DEL

EXIT

RET

DEL

EXEC

EXIT

3,4

DEL

1 / 40

3 / 40

To re t u rn t o FN

Press FN.

To ca n ce l d e le t in g a n im a g e

Press CANCEL in step 5.

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De le t in g im a g e s

De le t in g a ll t h e im a g e s

You can delete all the unprotected images in a “Memory Stick”.

Before operation

Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.

(1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY while pressing the small green button.

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

(2) Press FN to display PAGE1 (p. 86).

(3) Press MENU, then select DELETE ALL in

(4) Select DELETE, then press EXEC.

“OK” changes to “EXECUTE”.

in the menu settings (p. 76).

(5) Select EXECUTE. Then press EXEC.

“DELETING” appears on the LCD screen. When all the unprotected images

are deleted, “COMPLETE” is displayed.

POWER

OFF

EXIT

MEMORY SET

CONTINUOUS

QUAL I TY

FLD . / FRAME

SLIDE SHOW

DELETE ALL READY

FORMAT

MEMORY SET

CONTINUOUS

QUAL I TY

FLD . / FRAME

SLIDE SHOW

DELETE ALL

FORMAT

COMPLETE

EXEC

RET.

EXEC

RET.

To re t u rn t o FN

Press EXIT.

To ca n ce l d e le t in g a ll t h e im a g e s in t h e “ Me m o ry St ick”

Select

RET in step 3, then press EXEC.

While “DELETING” appears

Do not turn the POWER switch or press any buttons.

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Writ in g a p rin t m a rk – PRINT MARK

You can specify the recorded still image to print out. This function is useful for printing

out still images later.

Your camcorder conforms with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standard for

specifying the still images to print out.

Before operation

Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.

(1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY while pressing the small green button.

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

(2) Press INDEX on your camcorder or the Remote Commander to display the

index.

(3) Press

MARK. The screen to write a print mark appears.

(4) Press the image you want to write a print mark. The

appears on the

selected image.

POWER

INDEX

OFF

MARK

DEL

EXIT

RET

MARK

EXIT

3,4

MARK

1 / 40

2 / 40

To re t u rn t o FN

Press EXIT.

To ca n ce l w rit in g p rin t m a rks

Press the image you want to cancel the print mark. The

dissapears.

on the selected image

If the w rite-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to LOCK

You cannot write print marks on still images.

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

Usin g t h e vie w fin d e r

You can operate with the touch panel using the viewfinder.

(1) Pull out the viewfinder until it clicks, and then turn the LCD panel over and

move it back to your camcorder body with the LCD screen facing out (p. 19).

The same display as the LCD screen appears in the viewfinder. The LCD

screen is turned off.

(2) Press the LCD screen. The

appears in the viewfinder.

(3) Move by pressing the LCD screen to select a desired item.

In the viewfinder

The

moves to the left

moves to the right

To execute the selected item

Notes

• Do not touch the LCD screen with wet hands.

• Do not press them with sharp objects such as pens.

After a w hile

The

disappears. Press the LCD screen to display

again.

When you press the tw o points on the LCD screen simultaneously

The does not move.

When you keep pressing the left/right edge of the LCD screen

The

moves to one button to another continuously. Release your finger to make

stop.

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Usa b le ca sse t t e s

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

You can use the

Hi8, Digital8,

ED Betamax or

mini DV cassette only*. You cannot use any other 8 mm,

VHS,

VHSC,

S-VHS,

S-VHSC, Betamax,

DV cassette.

* There are two types of mini DV cassettes: with cassette memory and without cassette

memory. We recommend you to use the tape with cassette memory.

The IC memory is built in the cassette with cassette memory. Using this IC memory,

you camcorder can read, write, and search data such as the date of recording or titles.

The functions using the cassette memory require successive signals recorded on the

tape. If the tape has a blank portion in the beginning or between the recorded portions,

a title may not be displayed properly or the search functions may not work correctly.

Not to make any blank portion on the tape, press END SEARCH to return to the end of

the recorded portion before you begin the next recording when:

– you have ejected the cassette while recording.

– you have played back the tape in the VTR mode.

If there is a blank portion or discontinuous signal on your tape, re-record from the

beginning to the end of the tape concerning above.

When you record, using a digital video camera recorder without a cassette memory

function, on a tape recorded by one with the cassette memory function, the same result

may occur.

Tapes with cassette memory have

(Cassette Memory) mark. Sony recommends that

you use a tape with mark to enjoy your camcorder fully.

mark on the cassette

The memory capacity of tapes marked with

accommodate up to 16KB. 16KB tape is marked with

is 4KB. Your camcorder can

Wh e n yo u p la y b a ck

Co p yrig h t sig n a l

When playing back

Using any other video camera recorder, you cannot record on a tape that has recorded a

your camcorder.

When you record

You cannot record software on your camcorder that contains copyright control signals

for copyright protection of software.

“COPY INHIBIT”appears on the LCD screen, in the viewfinder or on the TV screen if

you try to record such software.

Your camcorder does not record copyright control signals on the tape when it records.

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Usa b le ca sse t t e s

Au d io m o d e

12-bit mode: The original sound can be recorded in stereo 1, and the new sound in

stereo 2 in 32 kHz. The balance between stereo 1 and stereo 2 can be adjusted by

selecting AUDIO MIX in the menu settings during playback. Both sounds can be played

back.

16-bit mode: A new sound cannot be recorded but the original sound can be recorded in

high quality. Moreover, it can also play back sound recorded in 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz or 48

kHz. When playing back a tape recorded in the 16-bit mode, 16BIT indicator appears on

the LCD screen or in the viewfinder.

Wh e n yo u p la y b a ck a d u a l so u n d t ra ck t a p e

When you play back a dual sound track tape recorded in a stereo system, set “HiFi

SOUND” to the desired mode in the menu settings (p. 76).

Sound from speaker

HiFi Sound

Mode

Playing back

a stereo tape

Playing back a dual

sound track tape

Stereo

Main sound and

sub sound

STEREO

Left sound

Main sound

Sub sound

Right sound

You cannot record dual sound programs on your camcorder.

No t e s o n t h e m in i DV ca sse t t e

Wh e n a ffixin g a la b e l o n t h e m in i DV ca sse t t e

Be sure to affix a label only on the locations as illustrated below [a ] so as not to cause

malfunction of your camcorder.

Aft e r u sin g t h e m in i DV ca sse t t e

Rewind the tape to the beginning, put the cassette in its case, and store it in an upright

position.

If t h e ca sse t t e m e m o ry fu n ct io n d o e s n o t w o rk

Reinsert a cassette few times. The gold-plated connector of mini DV cassttes may be

dirty or dusty.

Cle a n in g g o ld -p la t e d co n n e ct o r

If the gold-plated connector of mini DV cassettes is dirty or dusty, you may not operate

the function using cassette memory. Clean up the gold-plated connector with cotton-

wool swab, about every 10 times ejection of a cassette. [b ]

Do not affix a label

around this border.

[b ]

[a ]

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Tro u b le sh o o t in g

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

troubleshoot the problem. If the problem persists, disconnect the power source and

contact your Sony dealer. If “C:ss:ss” appears on the LCD screen or in the

viewfinder, the self-diagnosis display function has worked. See page 118.

In t h e re co rd in g m o d e

Symptom

Cause and/or Corrective Actions

START/ STOP does not operate.

• The POWER switch is set to OFF or VTR.

c Set it to CAMERA. (p. 17)

• The tape has run out.

c Rewind the tape or insert a new one. (p. 14, 26)

• The write-protect tab is set to expose the red mark.

c Use a new tape or slide the tab. (p. 14)

• The tape is stuck to the drum (moisture condensation).

c Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at

least 1 hour to acclimatize. (p. 122)

Recording stops in a few seconds.

The power goes off.

• START/ STOP MODE is set to 5SEC or

c Set it to . (p. 22)

• While being operated in the CAMERA mode, your

camcorder has been in the standby mode for more than 5

minutes.

c Set the POWER switch to OFF and then to CAMERA

again. (p. 17)

The image on the viewfinder screen

is not clear.

• The viewfinder lens is not adjusted.

c Adjust the viewfinder lens. (p. 19)

The SteadyShot function does not

work.

• STEADYSHOT is set to OFF in the menu settings.

c Set it to ON. (p. 76)

The autofocusing function does not

work.

• FOCUS is set to MANUAL.

c Set it to AUTO. (p. 46)

• Shooting conditions are not suitable for autofocus.

c Set FOCUS to MANUAL to focus manually. (p. 46)

The fader function does not work.

• START/ STOP MODE is set to 5SEC or

c Set it to . (p. 22)

• The digital effect function is working.

c Cancel it. (p. 40)

The x indicator flashes in the

• The video heads may be dirty.

viewfinder or on the LCD screen.

c Clean the heads using the Sony DVM12CL cleaning

cassette (not supplied). (p. 123)

A vertical band appears when you

shoot a subject such as lights or a

candle flame against a dark

background.

• The contrast between the subject and background is too

high. Your camcorder is not a malfunction.

A vertical band appears when you

shoot a very bright subject.

• Your camcorder is not a malfunction.

Some tiny white spots appear in the

viewfinder or on the LCD screen.

• Slow shutter, low lux or NightShot +Slow shutter mode is

activated. This is not a malfunction.

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Tro u b le sh o o t in g

Symptom

Cause and/or Corrective Actions

An unknown picture is displayed in

the viewfinder or on the LCD screen.

• If 10 minutes elapse after you set the POWER switch to

CAMERA or DEMO MODE is set to ON in the menu

settings without a cassette inserted, your camcorder

automatically starts the demonstration.

c Insert a cassette or press the LCD screen. The

demonstration stops.

You can also cancel DEMO MODE. (p. 81)

The picture is recorded in incorrect

or unnatural colors.

• NIGHTSHOT is set to ON.

c Set it to OFF. (p. 23)

Picture appears too bright, and the

subject does not appear in the

viewfinder or on the LCD screen.

• NIGHTSHOT is set to ON in a bright place.

c Set it to OFF, or use the NightShot function in a dark

place. (p. 23)

• BEEP is set to OFF in the menu settings.

c Set it to MELODY or NORMAL. (p. 76)

The click of the shutter does not

sound.

• The LCD panel is open.

The picture does not appear in the

viewfinder.

c Close the LCD panel. (p. 19)

• The viewfinder is not fully pulled out.

c Pull it out until it clicks. (p. 19)

• Set STEADYSHOT to OFF in the menu settings. (p. 76)

A horizontal band appears when

shooting a TV screen or computer

screen

• The picture disappears when you insert or eject a cassette.

(The power lamp flashes.) This is not a malfunction.

The picture does not appear on the

LCD screen or in the viewfinder.

In t h e p la yb a ck m o d e

Symptom

Cause and/or Corrective Actions

The tape does not move when a

video control button is pressed.

• The tape has run out.

c Rewind the tape. (p. 26)

The playback picture is not clear or

does not appear.

• The television’s video channel is not adjusted correctly.

c Adjust it. (p. 30)

There are nine horizontal lines on

the picture or the playback picture

is not clear or does not appear.

• The video head may be dirty.

c Clean the heads using the Sony DVM12CL cleaning

cassette (not supplied). (p. 123)

• The volume is turned to minimum.

c Turn up the volume. (p. 26)

No sound or only a low sound is

heard when playing back a tape.

• AUDIO MIX is set to ST2 in the menu settings.

c Adjust AUDIO MIX. (p. 76)

Displaying the recorded date, date

search function does not work.

• The tape has no cassette memory.

c Use a tape with cassette memory. (p. 50, 111)

• CM SEARCH is set to OFF in the menu settings.

c Set it to ON. (p. 76)

• The tape has a blank portion in the recorded portion.

(p. 51)

The title search function does not

work.

• The tape has no cassette memory.

c Use a tape with cassette memory. (p. 111)

• CM SEARCH is set to OFF in the menu settings.

c Set it to ON. (p. 76)

• There is no title in the tape.

c Superimpose the titles. (p. 69)

• The tape has a blank portion in the recorded portion.

(p. 52)

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Tro u b le sh o o t in g

Symptom

Cause and/or Corrective Actions

The new sound added to the

recorded tape is not heard.

• AUDIO MIX is set to ST1 side in the menu settings.

c Adjust AUDIO MIX in the menu settings. (p. 76)

• TITLE DSPL is set to OFF in the menu settings.

c Set it to ON in the menu settings. (p. 76)

• Screen indicators are displayed on the screen.

c Make the screen indicators dissappear. (p. 28)

The title is not displayed.

c Pull out A/ V connecting cable from AUDIO/ VIDEO

jack, then connect it again.

The sound is muted or images do not

appear when monitoring images

through TV.

In t h e re co rd in g a n d p la yb a ck m o d e s

Symptom

Cause and/or Corrective Actions

• The battery pack is not installed, or is dead or nearly dead.

c Install a charged battery pack. (p. 9, 12)

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

c Connect the AC adaptor to a wall outlet. (p. 13)

The power does not turn on.

• The tape was ejected after recording when using a tape

without cassette memory.

The end search function does not

work.

• You have not recorded on the new cassette yet.

The end search function does not

work correctly.

• The tape has a blank portion in the beginning or middle.

The picture does not appear in the

viewfinder.

• The LCD panel is open.

c Close the LCD panel. (p. 19)

• When the viewfinder is not pulled out until it clicks, the

picture does not appear in the viewfinder.

c Pull out the viewfinder nutil it clicks.

• The operating temperature is too low.

• The battery pack is not fully charged.

c Charge the battery pack again. (p. 9)

• The battery pack is completely dead, and cannot be

recharged.

The battery pack is quickly

discharged.

c Replace with a new battery pack. (p. 12)

The battery remaining indicator does • You have used the battery pack in an extremely hot or

not indicate the correct time.

cold environment for a long time.

• The battery pack is completely dead, and cannot be

recharged.

c Replace with a new battery pack. (p. 12)

• The battery is dead.

c Use a charged battery pack. (p. 9, 12)

The cassette cannot be removed from • The power source is disconnected.

the holder.

c Connect it firmly. (p. 12, 13)

• The battery is dead.

c Use a charged battery pack. (p. 12, 13)

• Moisture condensation has occurred.

c Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at

least 1 hour to acclimatize. (p. 122)

The % and Z indicators flash and no

functions except for cassette ejection

work.

indicator does not appear when

using a tape with cassette memory.

• The gold-plated connector of the tape is dirty or dusty.

c Clean the gold-plated connector. (p. 112)

• The q REMAIN is set to AUTO in the menu settings.

c Set it to ON to always display the remaining tape

indicator. (p. 76)

Remaining tape indicator is not

displayed.

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Tro u b le sh o o t in g

Wh e n o p e ra t in g u sin g t h e “ Me m o ry St ick”

Symptom

Cause and/or Corrective Actions

The “Memory Stick” does not

function.

• The POWER switch is set to CAMERA.

c Set it to MEMORY. (p. 87)

• The “Memory Stick” is not inserted.

c Insert a “Memory Stick”. (p. 85)

• The “Memory Stick” has already been recorded to its full

capacity.

Recording does not function.

c Erase unnecessary images and record again. (p. 90, 106)

• The “Memory Stick” formatted incorrectly is inserted.

c Format the “Memory Stick”. (p. 89)

• The write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to

LOCK.

c Slide the tab to write. (p. 83)

• The image is protected.

The image cannot be deleted.

c Cancel image protection. (p. 105)

• The write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to

LOCK.

c Set the tab to write. (p. 83)

• The write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to

LOCK.

You cannot format the “Memory

Stick”.

c Set the tab to write. (p. 83)

Deleting all the images cannot be

carried out.

• The write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to

LOCK.

You cannot protect the image.

c Set the tab to write. (p. 83)

• The image to protect is not be played back.

c Press INDEX to play back the image. (p. 100)

You cannot write a print mark on the

still image.

• The write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to

LOCK.

c Set the tab to write. (p. 83)

• The image to write a print mark is not be played back.

c Press INDEX to play back the image. (p. 100)

The photo save function does not

work.

• The write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to

LOCK.

c Set the tab to write. (p. 83)

• The battery pack is dead.

c Install a charged battery pack or use the AC adaptor

instead of the battery pack. (p. 9, 12)

Ot h e rs

Symptom

Cause and/or Corrective Actions

The title is not recorded.

• The tape has no cassette memory.

c Use a tape with cassette memory. (p. 111)

• The cassette memory is full.

c Erase another title. (p. 71)

• The tape is set to prevent accidental erasure.

c Slide the write-protect tab so that red portion is not

visible. (p. 14)

• Nothing is recorded in that position on the tape.

c Superimpose the title to the recorded position. (p. 69)

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Tro u b le sh o o t in g

Symptom

Cause and/or Corrective Actions

• The tape has no cassette memory.

c Use a tape with cassette memory. (p. 111)

• The cassette memory is full.

The cassette label is not recorded.

c Erase some titles. (p. 71)

• The tape is set to prevent accidental erasure.

c Slide the write-protect tab so that red portion is not

visible. (p. 14)

• Remove the i.LINIK cable (DV connecting cable), and

connect it again.

While editing using the i.LINK cable

(DV connecting cable), recording

picture cannot be monitored.

DV synchro-editing does not

function.

• The input selector on the VCR is not set correctly.

c Set the selector to DV input position. If you use another

DV camcorder, set the power switch to VTR.

• The camcorder is connected to DV equipment of other

than Sony.

c Operate normal editing.

• Setting program on a blank portion of the tape is

attempted.

c Set the program again on a recorded portion.

• COMMANDER is set to OFF in the menu settings.

c Set it to ON. (p. 76)

The Remote Commander supplied

with your camcorder does not work.

• Something is blocking the infrared rays.

c Remove the obstacle.

• The batteries are inserted in the battery holder with the + –

polarities incorrectly matching the + – marks.

c Insert the batteries with the correct polarity. (p. 133)

• The batteries are dead.

c Insert new ones. (p. 133)

The picture from a TV or VCR does

not appear even when your

camcorder is connected to outputs on

the TV or VCR.

• DISPLAY is set to V-OUT/ LCD in the menu settings.

c Set it to LCD. (p. 76)

The melody or beep sounds for 5

seconds.

• Moisture condensation has occurred.

c Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at

least 1 hour to acclimatize. (p. 122)

• Some troubles have occurred in your camcorder.

c Remove the cassette and insert it again, then operate

your camcorder.

• Disconnect the Connecting plate of the AC adaptor or

remove the battery, then reconnect it in about 1 minute.

Turn the power on. If the functions still do not work, press

the RESET button beside the Grip strap using a sharp-

pointed object. (If you press the RESET button, all the

settings including the date and time return to the default.)

(p. 131)

No function works though the power

is on.

• The DISPLAY/ TOUCH PANEL button is pressed.

c Press the LCD screen lightly.

The buttons do not appear on the

touch panel.

c Press the DISPLAY/ TOUCH PANEL button on your

camcorder or the Remote Commander.

The buttons on the LCD screen do

not work.

c Adjust the screen (CALIBRATION). (p. 124)

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Se lf-d ia g n o sis d isp la y

Your camcorder has a self-diagnosis display

function.

Vie w fin d e r (o r LCD scre e n )

This function displays the current condition of

your camcorder as a 5-digit code (a combination of

a letter and figures) in the viewfinder or on the

LCD screen. If a 5-digit code is displayed, check

the following code chart. The last two digits

(indicated by ss) will differ depending on the

state of your camcorder.

C:21:00

Self-diagnosis display

• C:ss:ss

You can service your camcorder

yourself.

• E:ss:ss

Contact your Sony dealer.

Five-digit display

Cause and/or Corrective Actions

• You are using a battery pack that is not an

C:04:ss

“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack.

c Use an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack. (p. 11)

C:21:ss

• Moisture condensation has occurred.

c Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at

least 1 hour to acclimatize. (p. 122)

C:22:ss

• The video heads are dirty.

c Clean the heads using the Sony DVM12CL cleaning

cassette (not supplied). (p. 123)

C:31:ss

• A malfunction other than the above that you can service

has occurred.

C:32:ss

c Remove the cassette and insert it again, then operate

your camcorder.

c Disconnect the power cord of the AC adaptor or remove

the battery pack. After reconnecting the power source,

operate your camcorder.

E:61:ss

• A malfunction that you cannot service has occurred.

c Contact your Sony dealer and inform them of the 5-digit

code. (example: E:61:10)

E:62:ss

If you are unable to rectify the problem even if you try corrective actions a few times,

contact your Sony dealer.

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Wa rn in g in d ica t o rs a n d m e ssa g e s

If indicators and messages appear in the viewfinder, on the LCD screen or in the display

window, check the following:

See the page in parentheses “( )” for more information.

The indicators and messages are displayed in yellow.

Wa rn in g in d ica t o rs

The video heads are dirty

Slow flashing:

• You need to clean the heads using the Sony DVM12CL cleaning

cassette (not supplied) (p. 123).

Moisture condensation has occurred*

Fast flashing:

• Eject the cassette, turn off your

camcorder, and leave it for about 1 hour

with the cassette compartment open

(p. 122).

The battery is dead or nearly

dead

Slow flashing:

• The battery is nearly dead.

Fast flashing:

Warning indicator as to cassette

memory

Slow flashing:

• No tape with cassette memory is

inserted (p. 111).*

• The battery is dead (p. 9).

Depending on conditions, the E

indicator may flash, even if there

are 5 to 10 minutes remaining.

Warning indicator as to tape

Slow flashing:

• The tape is near the end.

• No tape is inserted (p. 14).*

• The write-protect tab on the

cassette is out (red) (p. 14).*

Self-diagnosis display (p. 118)

C:21:00

Warning indicator as to

“Memory Stick”

Slow flashing:

• No “Memory Stick” is inserted

(p. 85).*

Fast flashing:

• The tape has run out (p. 14, 26).*

Fast flashing:

• “Memory Stick” is not

formatted correctly (p. 89).

You need to eject the cassette

Slow flashing:

• The write-protect tab on the cassette is out

(red) (p. 14).*

The still image is protected

Slow flashing:

• The still image is protected

(p. 105).*

Fast flashing:

• Moisture condensation has occurred

(p. 122).

• The tape has run out (p. 14, 26).*

• The self-diagnosis display function is

activated (p. 118).*

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Wa rn in g m e ssa g e s

• CLOCK SET

Reset the date and time (p. 82).

• For “InfoLITHIUM” Use an “InfoLIHIUM” battery pack (p. 11).

BATTERY ONLY

•

CLEANING CASSETTE

The video heads are dirty (p. 123).

•

FULL

The tape cassette memory is full.

The tape has no cassette memory (p. 111).

16BIT

AUDIO MODE is set to 16BIT.* You cannot dub new sound

(p. 80).

•

REC MODE

TAPE

REC MODE is set to LP.* You cannot dub new sound (p. 80).

There is no recorded portion on the tape. You cannot dub new

sound.

•

“i.LINK” CABLE i.LINK cable is connected (p. 68).* You cannot dub new sound.

FULL

The “Memory Stick” is full.* (p. 99)

The write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to LOCK

(p. 83).*

•

NO FILE

No still image is recorded on the “Memory Stick” (p. 90).*

NO MEMORY STICK

No “Memory Stick” is inserted. (p. 85)

* You hear the melody or beep sound.

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

your camcorder within 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/ 60 Hz.

When charging the battery pack, use a commercially available AC plug adaptor [a ], if

necessary, depending on the design of the wall outlet [b ].

AC-VF10

[a ]

[b ]

Your camcorder is an NTSC system based camcorder. If you want to view the playback

picture on a TV, it must be an NTSC system based TV with VIDEO/ AUDIO input jack.

The following shows TV color systems used overseas.

NTSC system

Bahama Islands, Bolivia, Canada, Central America, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Jamaica,

Japan, Korea, Mexico, Peru, Surinam, Taiwan, the Philippines, the U.S.A., Venezuela,

etc.

PAL system

Australia, Austria, Belgium, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Great

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

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

PAL-M system

Brazil

PAL-N system

Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay

SECAM system

Bulgaria, France, Guyana, Hungary, Iran, Iraq, Monaco, Poland, Russia, Ukraine, etc.

Sim p le se t t in g o f clo ck b y t im e d iffe re n ce

You can easily set the clock to the local time by setting a time difference. Select WORLD

TIME in the menu settings. See page 76 for more information.

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p re ca u t io n s

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

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

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

condition, the tape may stick to the head drum and be damaged or your camcorder may

not operate correctly. If there is moisture inside your camcorder, the beep sounds and

the % indicator flashes. When the Z indicator flashes at the same time, the cassette is

inserted in your camcorder. If moisture condenses on the lens, the indicator will not

appear.

If m o ist u re co n d e n sa t io n o ccu rre d

None of the functions except cassette ejection will work. Eject the cassette, turn off your

camcorder, and leave it for about 1 hour with the cassette compartment open. Your

camcorder can be used again if the % indicator does not appear when the power is

turned on again.

Note on moisture condensation

Moisture may condense when you bring your camcorder from a cold place into a warm

place (or vice versa) or when you use your camcorder in a hot place as follows:

• You bring your camcorder from a ski slope into a place warmed up by a heating

device

• You bring your camcorder from an air-conditioned car or room into a hot place

outside

• You use your camcorder after a squall or a shower

• You use your camcorder in a high temperature and humidity place

How to prevent moisture condensation

When you bring your camcorder from a cold place into a warm place, put your

camcorder in a plastic bag and tightly seal it. Remove the bag when the air temperature

inside the plastic bag has reached the surrounding temperature (after about 1 hour).

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Ma in t e n a n ce in fo rm a t io n

Cle a n in g t h e vid e o h e a d

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

may be dirty when:

• mosaic-pattern noise appears on the playback picture.

• playback pictures do not move.

• playback pictures do not appear.

• the x indicator and “ CLEANING CASSETTE” message appear one after another

or the x indicator flashes on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder.

If the above problem, [a ] or [b ] occurs, clean the video heads for 10 seconds with the

Sony DVM12CL cleaning cassette (not supplied). Check the picture and if the above

problem persists, repeat cleaning.

[a ]

[b ]

Cle a n in g t h e LCD scre e n

If fingerprints or dust make the LCD screen dirty, we recommend using a LCD

Cleaning Cloth (supplied) to clean the LCD screen.

Re m o vin g d u st fro m in sid e t h e vie w fin d e r

(1) Pull out the viewfinder 1.

Remove the screw 2 with a screwdriver (not supplied).

While pressing the right side of the catch 3 using a sharp-pointed object,

remove the eyecup 4.

(2) Remove dust from inside the eyecup and viewfinder with a commercially

available blower.

(3) In the reverse way of (1), attach the eyecup. Then replace the screw 2.

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Ch a rg in g t h e va n a d iu m -lit h iu m b a t t e ry in yo u r ca m co rd e r

Your camcorder is supplied with a vanadium-lithium battery installed so as to retain

the date and time, etc., regardless of the setting of the POWER switch. The vanadium-

lithium battery is always charged as long as you are using your camcorder. The battery,

however, will get discharged gradually if you do not use your camcorder. It will be

completely discharged in about three months if you do not use your camcorder at all.

Even if the vanadium-lithium battery is not charged, it will not affect the camcorder

operation. To retain the date and time, etc., charge the battery if the battery is

discharged.

Charging the vanadium-lithium battery:

• Connect your camcorder to house current using the AC adaptor supplied with your

camcorder, and leave your camcorder with the POWER switch turned off for more

than 24 hours.

• Or install the fully charged battery pack in your camcorder, and leave your camcorder

with the POWER switch turned off for more than 24 hours.

Aju st in g t h e LCD scre e n (CALIBRATION)

The buttons on the touch panel may not work correctly. If this happens, follow the

procedure below.

(1) Turn the POWER switch off.

(2) Eject the tape from your camcorder, then disconnect any connecting cable from

your camcorder.

(3) Set the POWER switch to VTR while pressing DISPLAY/ TOUCH PANEL on

your camcorder, then keep pressing DISPLAY/ TOUCH PANEL for about five

seconds.

(4) Follow the procedure below with the corner of a “Memory Stick” supplied

with your camcorder.

1 Touch

2 Touch

3 Touch

at the upper left corner.

at the lower right corner.

in the middle of the screen.

CALIBRATE

Note

If you do not press the right spot, always returns to the position at the upper left

corner. In this case, start from step 4 again.

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Pre ca u t io n s

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

• Operate your camcorder on 3.6 V (battery pack) or 4.2 V (AC adaptor).

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

instructions.

• If any solid object or liquid get inside the casing, unplug your camcorder and have it

checked by a Sony dealer before operating it any further.

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

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

• Do not wrap your camcorder with a towel, for example, and operate it. Doing so

might cause heat to build up inside.

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

• Do not touch the LCD screen with a sharp-pointed object.

• If your camcorder is used in a cold place, a residual image may appear on the LCD

screen. This is not a malfunction.

• While using your camcorder, the back of the LCD screen may heat up. This is not a

malfunction.

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

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

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

• Do not open the tape protect cover or touch the tape.

• Avoid touching or damaging the terminals. To remove dust, clean the terminals with

a soft cloth.

Ca m co rd e r ca re

• Remove the tape, and periodically turn on the power, operate the CAMERA and VTR

sections and play back a tape for about 3 minutes when your camcorder is not to be

used for a long time.

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

remove them with a soft cloth.

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

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

finish.

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

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

your camcorder to malfunction, and sometimes this malfunction cannot be repaired.

AC a d a p t o r

• Unplug the unit from the wall outlet when you are not using the unit for a long time.

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

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

damaged.

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

the cord and may cause fire or electrical shock.

• Prevent metallic objects from coming into contact with the metal parts of the

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

• Always keep metal contacts clean.

• Do not disassemble the unit.

• Do not apply mechanical shock or drop the unit.

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

and video equipment. AM receivers and video equipment disturb AM reception and

video operation.

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• The unit becomes warm during use. This is not a malfunction.

• Do not place the unit in locations that are:

– Extremely hot or cold

– Dusty or dirty

– Very humid

– Vibrating

Ba t t e ry p a ck

• Use only the specified charger or video equipment with the charging function.

• To prevent accident from a short circuit, do not allow metal objects to come into

contact with the battery terminals.

• Keep the battery pack away from fire.

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

parked in the sun or under direct sunlight.

• Keep the battery pack dry.

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

• Do not disassemble nor modify the battery pack.

• Attach the battery pack to the video equipment securely.

• Charging while some capacity remains does not affect the original battery capacity.

No t e s o n d ry b a t t e rie s

To avoid possible damage from battery leakage or corrosion, observe the following:

• Be sure to insert the batteries with the + – polarities matched to the + – marks.

• Dry batteries are not rechargeable.

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

• Do not use different types of batteries.

• Current flows from batteries when you are not using them for a long time.

• Do not use leaking batteries.

If batteries are leaking

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

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

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

doctor.

If any problem occurs, unplug your camcorder and contact your nearest Sony dealer.

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Sp e cifica t io n s

Audio/Video input/output

Input/ output auto switch

AV MINI JACK, 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms,

unbalanced, sync negative

327 mV, (at output impedance

more than 47 kilohms)

Output impedance with less than

2.2 kilohms/ Stereo minijack

(ø 3.5mm)

Input impedance more than

47 kilohms

DV input/output

4-pin connector

Vid e o ca m e ra

re co rd e r

AC a d a p t o r

Pow er requirements

100 - 240 V AC, 50/ 60 Hz

Pow er consumption

13 W

Output voltage

DC OUT: 4.2 V, 1.8 A in the

operating mode

Operating temperature

32 °F to 104 °F (0 °C to 40 °C)

Storage temperature

–4 °F to +140 °F (–20 °C to +60 °C)

Dimensions (approx.)

1 15/ 16 × 1 9/ 16 × 3 3/ 8 in.

(49 × 39 × 85 mm) (w/ h/ d)

excluding projecting parts

Mass (approx.)

Syst e m

Video recording system

2 rotary heads

Helical scanning system

Audio recording system

Rotary heads, PCM system

Quantization: 12 bits (Fs 32 kHz,

stereo 1, stereo 2), 16 bits

(Fs 48 kHz, stereo)

Video signal

NTSC color, EIA standards

Usable cassette

Mini DV cassette with the

mark printed

Tape speed

SP: Approx. 18.81 mm/ s

LP: Approx. 12.56 mm/ s

Recording/playback time (using

cassette DVM60)

Headphone jack

Stereo minijack (ø 3.5 mm)

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 kilohms

(ø 3.5 mm)

4.2 oz (120 g)

excluding power cord

Cord length (approx.)

Power cord: 6.6 feet (2 m)

Connecting cord: 5.2 feet (1.6 m)

Stereo type

SP: 1 hour

LP: 1.5 hours

LCD scre e n

Picture

Ba t t e ry p a ck

Fastforw ard/rew ind time (using

cassette DVM60)

Approx. 3 min. and 30 seconds

(using cassette DVM60)

View finder

2.5 inches measured diagonally

2 × 1 1/ 2 in. (50 × 37 mm)

Total dot number

200,640 (880 × 228)

Output voltage

DC 3.6 V

Capacity

4.1 Wh

Electric viewfinder (color)

Image device

1/ 4 inch CCD (Charge Coupled

Device)

Approx. 680,000 pixels

(Effective: Approx. 340,000 pixels)

Lens

Ge n e ra l

Dimensions (approx.)

1 1/ 4 × 21/ 32 × 2 in.

(30.3 × 16.3 × 50.2 mm) (w/ h/ d)

Mass (approx.)

1.4 oz (40 g)

Pow er requirements

3.6 V (battery pack)

4.2 V (AC adaptor)

Average pow er consumption

(w hen using the battery pack)

During camera recording using

LCD

3.8 W

Viewfinder

3.1 W

Operating temperature

32 °F to 104 °F (0 °C to 40 °C)

Storage temperature

–4 °F to +140 °F (–20 °C to +60 °C)

Dimensions (approx.)

2 1/ 4 × 4 3/ 4 × 3 3/ 4 in.

(56 × 119 × 94 mm) (w/ h/ d)

Mass (approx.)

Type

Lithium ion

Carl Zeiss

Combined power zoom lens

Filter diameter 30 mm.

(1 3/ 16 in.)

10× (Optical), 120× (Digital)

Focal length

“ Me m o ry St ick”

Memory

Flash memory

4MB: MSA-4A

Operating voltage

2.7-3.6 V

Pow er consumption

Approx. 45 mA in the operating

mode

Approx. 130 µA in the standby

mode

Dimensions (approx.)

2 × 1/ 8 × 7/ 8 in.

(50 × 2.8 × 21.5 mm) (w/ h/ d)

Mass (approx.)

0.14 oz (4 g)

5/ 32 - 1 5/ 16 in. (3.3 - 33 mm)

When converted to a 35 mm still

camera

1 11/ 16 - 16 5/ 8 in. (42 - 420 mm)

Color temperature

Auto,HOLD (Hold),nIndoor

(3200K), Outdoor (5800K)

Minimum illumination

5 lux (F 1.7)

0 lux (in the NightShot mode)**

** Objects unable to be seen due

to the dark can be shot with

infrared lighting.

1 lb 1 oz (490 g)

excluding the battery pack and

cassette

1 lb 3 oz (560 g)

including the battery pack,

NP-FS11, cassette DVM60 and

lens cap

In p u t /Ou t p u t co n n e ct o rs

Supplied accessories

See page 8.

Design and specifications are

subject to change without notice.

S video input/output

Input/ output auto switch

4-pin mini DIN

Luminance signal: 1 Vp-p,

75 ohms, unbalanced

Chrominance signal: 0.286 Vp-p,

75 ohms, unbalanced

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— Qu ick Re fe re n ce —

Id e n t ifyin g t h e p a rt s a n d co n t ro ls

Ca m co rd e r

1 Lens cap (p. 17)

2 OPEN button (p. 15)

3 LCD screen (p. 20)

4 Eyecup

5 View finder (p. 19)

6 LOCK (p. 18)

7 POWER sw itch (p. 17)

8 START/STOP button (p. 17)

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

video products.

When purchasing Sony video products, Sony recommends that you

purchase accessories with this “GENUINE VIDEO ACCESSORIES”

mark.

These are trademarks.

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9 +SLOW SHUTTER button (p. 23)

q; Microphone

qf Accessory shoe

qg NIGHTSHOT sw itch (p. 23)

qh Focus ring (p. 46)

qa Lens

qs Camera recording lamp (p. 17)

qd Remote sensor (p. 133)

qj Infrared rays emitter (p. 23)

Note on the Carl Zeiss lens

Your camcorder is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens which can reproduce a fine

image.

The lens for your camcorder was developed jointly by Carl Zeiss, in Germany, and

Sony Corporation. It adopts the MTF* measurement system for video camera and

offers a quality as the Carl Zeiss lens.

* MTF is an abbreviation of Modulation Transfer Function/ Factor.

The value number indicates the amount of light of a subject penetrating into the

lens.

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qk DV IN/OUT jack (p. 56)

w; AUDIO/VIDEO jack (p. 30, 55, 59)

This “i.LINK” mark is a trademark of

Sony Corporation and indicates that this

product is in agreement with IEEE 1394-

1995 specifications and their revisions.

wa LANC control jack

LANC stands for Local Application

Control Bus System. The control jack

is used for controlling the tape transport

of video equipment and other

peripherals connected to the video

equipment. This jack has the same

function as the jack indicated as

CONTROL L or REMOTE.

The DV IN/ OUT jack is i.LINK

compatible.

ql MIC jack (PLUG IN POWER) (p. 65)

Connect an external microphone

(not supplied). This jack also accepts

a “plug-in-power” microphone.

ws S VIDEO jack (p. 30, 55, 59)

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wd Pow er lamp (p. 5, 17)

wk ACCESS lamp (p. 85)

wf START/STOP MODE sw itch (p. 22)

wg BACK LIGHT button (p. 23)

wh DISPLAY/TOUCH PANEL button (p. 28)

wj OPEN/Z EJECT lever (p. 14)

wl MEMORY RELEASE lever (p. 85)

e; RESET button (p. 117)

ea i (headphones) jack

When you use headphones, the speaker

on your camcorder is silent.

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es PHOTO button (p. 31, 90)

ed Speaker

ek FOCUS sw itch (p. 46)

el Grip strap

r; Tripod receptacle

ef “Memory Stick” slot (p. 85)

Make sure that the length of the tripod

screw is less than 9/ 32 inch (6.5 mm).

Otherwise, you cannot attach the tripod

securely and the screw may damage

your camcorder.

eg View finder lens adjustment lever

(p. 19)

eh Cassette lid (p. 14)

ej Pow er zoom lever (p. 21)

ra BATT (battery) RELEASE lever (p. 12)

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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 your camcorder

function identically to the buttons on your camcorder.

1 PHOTO button (p. 31, 90)

8 ./ > buttons (p. 50, 52, 53)

9 ZERO SET MEMORY button (p. 49, 64)

0 DATA CODE button (p. 28)

2 DISPLAY button (p. 28)

3 Memory control buttons

(p. 94, 100, 101)

qa Transmitter

4 SEARCH MODE button (p. 50, 52, 53)

Point toward the remote sensor to

control your camcorder after turning on

your camcorder.

5 Video control buttons (p. 29)

6 REC button (p. 59)/MARK button

qs START/STOP button (p. 17)

(p. 58)

qd Pow er zoom button (p. 21)

7 AUDIO DUB button (p. 67)

To p re p a re t h e Re m o t e Co m m a n d e r

Insert 2 size AA (R6) batteries by matching the + and – polarities on the batteries to

the + – marks inside the battery compartment.

Notes on the Remote Commander

• Point the remote sensor away from strong light sources such as direct sunlight or

overhead lighting. Otherwise, the Remote Commander may not function properly.

• Your camcorder works in the commander mode VTR 2. Commander modes 1, 2 and 3

are used to distinguish your camcorder from other Sony VCRs to avoid remote control

misoperation. If you use another Sony VCR in the Commander mode VTR 2, we

recommend changing the commander mode or covering the sensor of the VCR with

black paper.

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Op e ra t io n in d ica t o rs

1 2 0 min

S T B Y

0 : 1 2 : 3 4

1 2 min

Z E R O S E T

M E MO R Y

E N D

–

S T I L L

1 6

9 W I D E

N E G . A R T

S E A R C H

A U T O

6 0 AWB

F 1 1

1 6 B I T

D S C 0 0 0 0 1

1 Cassette memory indicator (p. 111)

qf Standby/Recording indicator (p. 17)/

Video control mode indicator (p. 29)/

Image quality mode indicator (p. 87)

2 Remaining battery time indicator

(p. 22)

qg NIGHTSHOT indicator (p. 23)

3 Zoom indicator (p. 21)/Exposure

indicator (p. 45)/Data file name

indicator (p. 83)

qh Warning indicators (p. 119)

qj Tape counter indicator (p. 48)/5SEC mode

indicator (p. 22)/Time code indicator

(p. 22)/Self-diagnosis indicator (p. 118)/

Photo mode indicator (p. 31)/Image

number indicator (p. 111)

4 Digital effect indicator (p. 40)/

MEMORY MIX indicator (p. 94)

5 FLD./FRAME indicator (p. 90)/

16:9WIDE indicator (p. 33)/FADER

indicator (p. 35)

qk Remaining tape indicator (p. 22)/

Memory playback indicator (p. 101)

6 Picture effect indicator (p. 37)

ql ZERO SET MEMORY indicator (p. 49)

w; END SEARCH indicator (p. 25)

wa Audio mode indicator (p. 80)

7 Data code indicator (p. 28)

8 LCD bright indicator (p. 20)/Volume

indicator (p. 26)

ws Data file name indicator

This indicator appears when the

MEMORY MIX functions work.

9 PROGRAM AE indicator (p. 43)

0 Backlight indicator (p. 23)

qa SteadyShot off indicator (p. 77)

wd Continuous mode indicator (p. 91)

qs Manual focus/Infinity indicator (p. 46)

wf Video flash ready indicator (p. 32)

This indicator appears when you use the

video flash light (not supplied).

qd Recording mode indicator (p. 80)

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Fu n ct io n s t o a d ju st e xp o su re (in t h e re co rd in g m o d e )

• In a dark place

NIGHTSHOT (p. 23)

• In insufficient light

Low lux mode (p. 43)

• In dark environments such as sunset,

fireworks, or general night views

Sunset & moon mode (p. 43)

• Shooting backlit subjects

BACK LIGHT (p. 23)

Spotlight mode (p. 43)

• In spotlight, such as at the theater or a formal

event

• In strong light or reflected light, such as at a

beach in midsummer or on a ski slope

Beach & ski mode (p. 43)

Fu n ct io n s t o g ive im a g e s m o re im p a ct (in t h e re co rd in g m o d e )

• Smooth transition between scenes

FADER (p. 34)

PHOTO (p. 31)

• Taking a still picture

• Digital processing of images

PICTURE EFFECT (p. 37)/

DIGITAL EFFECT (p. 39)

• Creating a soft background for subjects

• Superimposing a title

Soft portrait mode (p. 43)

TITLE (p. 69)

Fu n ct io n s t o g ive a n a t u ra l a p p e a ra n ce t o yo u r re co rd in g s

(in t h e re co rd in g m o d e )

• Preventing deterioration of picture quality in

digital zoom

D ZOOM [MENU] (p. 76)

• Focusing manually

Manual focus (p. 46)

• Shooting distant subjects

• Recording fast-moving subjects

Landscape mode (p. 43)

Sports lesson mode (p. 43)

Fu n ct io n s t o u se in e d it in g (in t h e re co rd in g m o d e )

• Watching the picture on a wide-screen TV

Wide mode (p. 33)

• Viewing images using a personal computer

“Memory Stick” (p. 83)

Fu n ct io n s t o u se a ft e r re co rd in g (in t h e p la yb a ck m o d e )

• Digital processing of recorded images

PICTURE EFFECT (p. 47)/

DIGITAL EFFECT (p. 48)

Data code (p. 28)

• Displaying the date/ time or various settings

when you recorded

Zero set memory (p. 49)

Title search (p. 52)

• Quickly locating a desired scene

• Searching for scenes having a title

Photo search (p. 53)

• Searching for scenes recorded in the photo

mode

Photo scan (p. 54)

• Scanning scenes recorded in the photo mode

HiFi SOUND [MENU] (p. 76)

• Playing back on monaural sound or sub

sound

135

In d e x

A, B

I, J, K, L

AC adaptor ................................ 9

Adjusting viewfinder ............. 19

ANTI GROUND SHOOTING

................................................ 22

Audio dubbing ........................ 65

AUDIO MIX ............................ 67

Audio mode ............................. 80

AUTO SHTR ............................ 77

A/ V connecting cable

.................................... 30, 55, 57

BACK LIGHT .......................... 23

Battery pack ............................... 9

Beep .......................................... 81

BOUNCE .................................. 34

i.LINK ..................................... 130

Image protection ................... 105

Image quality mode ............... 87

INDEX (Multiple) display ... 101

“InfoLITHIUM” battery ........ 11

Infrared rays emitter .............. 23

JPEG .......................................... 83

Labeling a cassette .................. 74

LANC ..................................... 130

LCD screen .............................. 19

LUMINANCEKEY ................. 39

Recording time ........................ 10

Remaining battery time

indicator ................................ 22

Remaining tape indicator ...... 22

Remote commander ............. 133

Remote control jack (LANC)

.............................................. 130

Remote sensor ....................... 133

RESET ..................................... 117

S video jack .................. 30, 55, 57

Self-diagnosis display .......... 118

Serial port adaptor ................ 103

Skip scan .................................. 29

Slide show .............................. 104

Slow playback ......................... 29

SLOW SHUTTER .................... 39

+SLOW SHUTTER ................. 24

START/ STOP MODE ............ 22

STEADYSHOT ........................ 77

Stereo tape ............................. 112

STILL ........................................ 39

Sub sound ................................ 78

M, N

Main sound .............................. 78

Manual focus ........................... 46

Memory chromakey ............... 93

Memory luminancekey .......... 93

Memory mix ............................ 93

“Memory Stick” ...................... 83

Menu settings .......................... 76

Mirror mode ............................ 19

Moisture condensation ........ 122

MONOTONE .......................... 34

Mosaic fader ............................ 34

NIGHTSHOT .......................... 23

NightShot +Slow shutter ....... 24

Normal charge .......................... 9

NTSC system ......................... 121

C, D

Camera chromakey ................ 93

Carl Zeiss lens ....................... 129

Cassette memory .............. 6, 111

Charging battery ....................... 9

Charging vanadium-lithium

battery ................................. 124

Clock set ................................... 82

Connection

(viewing on TV) ................... 30

(dubbing a tape) .................. 55

Continuous .............................. 91

Data code ................................. 28

Date search .............................. 50

DEMO ...................................... 81

DIGITAL EFFECT .................. 39

DISPLAY .................................. 27

Dual sound track tape .......... 112

Dubbing a tape ........................ 55

DV connecting cable ............... 56

T, U, V

Tape counter ...................... 22, 49

Telephoto ................................. 21

Time code ................................. 22

Title ........................................... 69

Title search ............................... 52

Touch panel ............................. 15

TRAIL ....................................... 39

Transition ................................. 18

TV color systems ................... 121

O, P, Q

OLD MOVIE ............................ 39

Operation indicators ............ 134

OVERLAP ................................ 34

Photo scan ................................ 54

Photo search ............................ 53

Photo recording ...................... 31

PICTURE EFFECT .................. 37

Picture search .......................... 29

Playback pause ........................ 29

Power sources

(house current) ..................... 13

(car battery) .......................... 13

(battery pack) ....................... 12

Power zoom ............................. 21

Print mark .............................. 109

PROGRAM AE....................... 43

W, X, Y, Z

END SEARCH ................... 25, 29

Exposure .................................. 45

External microphone (not

Warning indicators ............... 119

White balance .......................... 42

Wide-angle .............................. 21

Wide mode .............................. 33

WORLD TIME ......................... 81

Write-protect tab ..................... 14

Zero set memory ..................... 49

Zoom ........................................ 21

supplied) ............................. 130

F, G, H

FADER ..................................... 34

Fade in/ out .............................. 34

FLASH MOTION .................... 39

FOCUS ...................................... 46

Format ...................................... 89

Full charge ................................. 9

Grip strap ............................... 132

Heads ...................................... 123

Headphone jack .................... 131

HiFi SOUND ........................... 78

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