Sony PC120BT User Manual

3-070-602-11 (1)

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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-PC

Model No. AC-

Serial No.

SERIES

DCR-PC120BT

DCR-PC115/PC120BT

Note:

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

This equipment has been tested and found to

comply with the limits for a Class B digital

device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

These limits are designed to provide

If you have any questions about this product,

you may call:

Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-

SONY (7669)

The number below is for the FCC related

matters only.

reasonable protection against harmful

interference in a residential installation. This

equipment generates, uses, and can radiate

radio frequency energy and, if not installed

and used in accordance with the instructions,

may cause harmful interference to radio

communications. However, there is no

guarantee that interference will not occur in a

particular installation. If this equipment does

cause harmful interference to radio or

television reception, which can be determined

by turning the equipment off and on, the user

is encouraged to try to correct the interference

by one or more of the following measures:

Regulatory Information

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

Trade Name:

Model No.:

SONY

DCR-PC120

Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.

Address:

680 Kinderkamack

Road, Oradell,

NJ07649 U.S.A.

201-930-6972

Telephone No.:

This device complies with Part 15 of the

FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the

following two conditions: (1) This device

may not cause harmful interference, and

(2)this device must accept any interference

received, including interference that may

cause undesired operation.

—

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

Increase the separation between the

equipment and receiver.

—

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a

circuit different from that to which the

receiver is connected.

Consult the dealer or an experienced

radio/ TV technician for help.

CAUTION

You are cautioned that any changes or

modifications not expressly approved in this

manual could void your authority to operate

this equipment.

The supplied interface cable must be used with

the equipment in order to comply with the

limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart

B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.

Ma in Fe a t u re s

Ta kin g m o vin g o r st ill im a g e s, a n d p la yin g t h e m b a ck

• Recording a moving picture on a tape (p. 20)

• Recording a still image on a tape (p. 36)

• Playing back a tape (p. 31)

• Recording still images on “Memory Stick”s (p. 112)

• Recording moving pictures on “Memory Stick”s (p. 126)

• Viewing a still image recorded on “Memory Stick”s (p. 136)

• Viewing a moving picture on “Memory Stick”s (p. 139)

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

• Using with an analog video unit and your computer (p. 80)

• Viewing images recorded on “Memory Stick”s using the USB cable (p. 141)

Acce ssin g t h e In t e rn e t via a Blu e t o o t h e q u ip p e d d e vice

(DCR-PC120BT o n ly)

Accessing the Internet, sending/ receiving your e-mail. For details, refer to the Network

Function Operating Instructions supplied with your camcorder. (p. 155)

Ot h e r u se s

Functions to adjust exposure in the recording mode

• Back light (p. 27)

• NightShot/ Super NightShot (p. 27)

• Recording images with the flash (p. 37, 115)

• PROGRAM AE (p. 49)

• Adjusting the exposure manually (p. 52)

Functions to give images more impact

• Digital zoom (p. 24) The default setting is set to OFF. (To zoom greater than 10×, select

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

• Fader (p. 42)

• Picture effect (p. 45)

• Digital effect (p. 46)

• Title (p. 90)

• MEMORY MIX (p. 121)

Functions to give a natural appearance to your recordings

• Manual focus (p. 53)

• Sports lesson (p. 49)

• Landscape (p. 49)

Functions to use on recorded tapes

• END SEARCH/ EDITSEARCH/ Rec Review (p. 30)

• DATA CODE (p. 32)

• Tape PB ZOOM (p. 60)

• Zero set memory (p. 61)

• Title search (p. 62)

• Digital program editing (p. 69, 132)

• HiFi SOUND (p. 166)

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 AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC pow er

q; “Memory Stick” (1) (p. 104)

adaptor (1), Pow er cord (1) (p. 13)

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

2 A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 35)

3 USB cable (1) (p. 142)

(p. 142)

qs Modem Adaptor w ith Bluetooth

Function (BTA-NW1) * (1) (p. 155)

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

qd Bluetooth modem card

5 NP-FM50 battery pack (1) (p. 12, 13)

(MDM-5614G)*(1)

6 Wireless Remote Commander (1)

qf Bluetooth modem cable*(1)

(p. 185)

qg AC pow er adaptor (AC-PT1)*(1)

7 Size AA (R6) battery for Remote

Commander (2) (p. 185)

qh Size AA alkaline dry batteries for

Modem Adaptor w ith Bluetooth

Function*(2)

8 Lens cap (1) (p. 20)

9 Lens hood (1) (p. 23)

* DCR-PC120BT only. For details, refer to

the operating instructions of the Modem

Adaptor with Bluetooth Function.

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

malfunction of the camcorder, storage media, etc.

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

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

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

Ad va n ce d Pla yb a ck

Op e ra t io n s

Playing back a tape with picture effects

........................................................... 58

Playing back a tape with digital effects

........................................................... 59

Enlarging images recorded on tapes

– Tape PB ZOOM ........................... 60

Quickly locating a scene using the zero

set memory function ...................... 61

Searching the boundaries of recorded

tape by title – Title search ............. 62

Searching a recording by date

Qu ick St a rt Gu id e ............................. 8

Ge t t in g st a rt e d

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

Step 1 Preparing the power supply ... 12

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

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

Connecting to a wall outlet ........... 15

Step 2 Setting the date and time ........ 16

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

– Date search ................................... 63

Searching for a photo

Re co rd in g – Ba sics

Recording a picture ............................... 20

Shooting backlit subjects

– Photo search/ Photo scan ........... 65

– BACK LIGHT ........................ 27

Shooting in the dark – NightShot/

Super NightShot ...................... 27

Self-timer recording ....................... 29

Checking the recording

Ed it in g

Dubbing a tape ...................................... 67

Dubbing only desired scenes

– Digital program editing

(on tapes) ......................................... 69

Using with analog video unit and your

computer

– END SEARCH / EDITSEARCH /

Rec Review ...................................... 30

– Signal convert function ............... 80

Recording video or TV programs ....... 81

Inserting a scene from a VCR

– Insert editing ................................ 84

Audio dubbing ...................................... 86

Superimposing a title ........................... 90

Making your own titles ........................ 93

Labeling a cassette ................................ 94

Pla yb a ck – Ba sics

Playing back a tape ............................... 31

To display the screen indicators

– Display function ................... 32

Viewing the recording on TV .............. 35

Ad va n ce d Re co rd in g

Op e ra t io n s

Recording a still image on a tape

– Tape Photo recording ................. 36

Adjusting the white balance

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

Changing the menu settings ................ 96

manually .......................................... 40

Using the wide mode ........................... 41

Using the fader function ...................... 42

Using special effects – Picture effect .. 45

Using special effects – Digital effect ... 46

Using the PROGRAM AE function .... 49

Adjusting the exposure manually ...... 52

Focusing manually ................................ 53

Interval recording ................................. 55

Frame by frame recording

“ Me m o ry St ick” Op e ra t io n s

Using a “Memory Stick”

– introduction ................................ 104

Recording still images on “Memory

Stick”s

– Memory Photo recording ......... 112

Recording an image from a tape as a

still image ...................................... 118

Superimposing a still image in the

“Memory Stick” on an image

– MEMORY MIX .......................... 121

Recording moving pictures on

“Memory Stick”s

– Cut recording ............................... 57

– MPEG movie recording ............ 126

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

Recording a picture from a tape as a

moving picture ............................. 128

Recording edited pictures as a moving

picture – Digital program editing

(on “Memory Stick”s) .................. 132

Copying still images from a tape

– Photo save .................................. 135

Viewing a still image

– Memory photo playback .......... 136

Viewing a moving picture

– MPEG movie playback ............. 139

Viewing images using computer ...... 141

Copying the image recorded on

“Memory Stick”s to tapes ........... 147

Enlarging still images recorded on

“Memory Stick”s

– Memory PB ZOOM ................... 148

Playing back images in a continuous

loop – SLIDE SHOW .................... 149

Preventing accidental erasure

– Image protection ........................ 150

Deleting images ................................... 151

Writing a print mark

– PRINT MARK ............................ 153

Using the optional printer ................. 154

Usin g t h e Ne t w o rk fu n ct io n

Accessing the network ....................... 155

Tro u b le sh o o t in g

Types of trouble and their solutions

......................................................... 156

Self-diagnosis display ......................... 162

Warning indicators and messages .... 163

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

Usable cassettes ................................... 165

About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery

pack ................................................ 167

About i.LINK ....................................... 169

Using your camcorder abroad .......... 171

Maintenance information and

precautions .................................... 172

Specifications ....................................... 177

Qu ick Re fe re n ce

Identifying the parts and controls .... 179

Index ..................................................... 187

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.

Pull down the Holding Grip to hold your

camcorder as illustrated.

Holding Grip

Co n n e ct in g t h e p o w e r co rd (p . 15)

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

Open the jack

cover.

AC power adaptor (supplied)

Connect the plug with its v

mark facing up.

In se rt in g a ca sse t t e (p . 19)

1 Slide OPEN/

Z EJECT in the

direction of the

arrow and open the

lid.

2 Push the middle

portion of the back

of the cassette to

insert. Insert the

cassette in a straight

line deeply into the

cassette

3 Close the cassette

compartment by

pressing the

mark on the cassette

compartment.

After the cassette

compartment goes

down completely,

close the lid until it

clicks.

compartment with

the window facing

out.

Re co rd in g a p ict u re (p . 20)

1Remove the lens cap.

2Set the POWER

switch to CAMERA

while pressing the

small green button.

View ing a picture w ith

the view finder

POWER

Close the LCD panel,

and pull out the

LOCK

viewfinder.

3Press OPEN to open the

LCD panel.

The picture appears on

the screen.

4Press START/ STOP. Your

camcorder starts recording.

To stop recording, press

START/ STOP again.

POWER

LOCK

When you purchase your camcorder, the clock setting

is set to off. If you want to record the date and time for

a picture, set the clock setting before recording (p. 16).

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 . 31)

POWER

1Set the POWER

LOCK

2Press m to rewind the tape.

switch to VCR

while pressing the

small green button.

REW

3Press N to start playback.

PLAY

NOTE

Do not pick up your camcorder by

holding the viewfinder, the flash, the

LCD panel or the battery pack.

— Ge t t in g st a rt e d —

Usin g t h is m a n u a l

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

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

by looking at the bottom of your camcorder. (DCR-PC120BT is marked as DCR-PC120

on the bottom of this unit.) The DCR-PC120BT is the model used for illustration

purposes. Otherwise, the model name is indicated in the illustrations. Any differences

in operation are clearly indicated in the text, for example, “DCR-PC120BT only”.

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.

Types of differences

DCR-

PC115

—

PC120BT

Network function

Provided

—

Not provided

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. 30)

– Date search (p. 63)

– Photo search (p. 65)

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

– Title search (p. 62)

– Superimposing a title (p. 90)

– Labeling a cassette (p. 94)

For details, see page 165.

You see this mark in the introduction of the features that are operated 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

Le n s a n d LCD scre e n /fin d e r (o n m o u n t e d m o d e ls o n ly)

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

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

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

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

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

recording in any w ay.

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

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

Sometimes this malfunction cannot be repaired [a ].

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

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

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

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

malfunctions [c].

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

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

[a ]

[b ]

[c]

[d ]

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

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

(1) 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 until it clicks.

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.

When you store your camcorder

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

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

Use the battery pack after charging it for your camcorder.

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

See page 167 for details of “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack.

(1) Open the jack cover and connect the AC power adaptor supplied with your

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

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

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

(4) Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG). The CHG lamp lights up when the

charge begins. After the charge is completed, the CHG lamp goes out. (full

charge)

CHG lamp

POWER

LOCK

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

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

Note

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

the AC power adaptor. This may cause a short-circuit, damaging the AC power

adaptor.

While charging the battery pack, the CHG lamp flashes in the follow ing cases:

– The battery pack is not installed correctly.

– Something is wrong with the battery pack.

When you use the AC pow er adaptor

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

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

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 im e

Battery pack

NP-FM50 (supplied)

NP-FM70

Full charge

150

240

330

360

NP-FM90

NP-FM91

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

because of the ambient temperature.

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

Re co rd in g t im e

Recording w ith

the view finder

Recording w ith

the LCD screen

Battery pack

Continuous*

Typical**

Continuous*

Typical**

NP-FM50 (supplied)

NP-FM70

130

270

410

475

110

230

355

410

155

130

NP-FM90

235

205

NP-FM91

275

235

Approximate minutes when you use a fully charged battery

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

shorter if you use your camcorder in a cold environment.

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

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

Pla yin g t im e

Playing time

on LCD screen

Playing time

w ith LCD closed

Battery pack

NP-FM50 (supplied)

NP-FM70

150

310

475

550

185

385

580

670

NP-FM90

NP-FM91

Approximate minutes when you use a fully charged battery

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

you use your camcorder in a cold environment.

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

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

battery pack has enough pow er to operate

Charge the battery pack fully again so that the indication on the battery remaining

indicator is correct.

Recommended charging temperature

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

to 30°C (50°F to 86°F).

What is ”InfoLITHIUM”?

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

battery consumption with compatible electronic equipment. This unit is compatible

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

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

mark.

SERIES

“InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

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 power adaptor.

(1) Open the jack cover. Connect the AC power adaptor supplied with your

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

up.

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

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

2,3

PRECAUTION

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

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

Notes

• The AC power adaptor can supply power even if the battery pack is attached to your

camcorder.

• The DC IN jack has “source priority.” This means that the battery pack cannot supply

any power if the power cord is connected to the DC IN jack, even when the power

cord is not plugged into a wall outlet.

Using a car battery

Use Sony DC Adaptor/ Charger (optional).

Refer to the operating instructions of the DC Adaptor/ Charger for further information.

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

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

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

MEMORY unless you set the date and time settings.

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

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

your camcorder will have been discharged (p. 174).

Set the area, the daylight saving time, year, month, day, hour and then the minute, in

that order.

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

the menu settings.

(2) Press v/ V on the control button to select

, then press z or B.

(3) Press v/ V on the control button to select CLOCK SET, then press zor B.

(4) Press v/ V on the control button to adjust the desired area (where you are),

then press z.

(5) Press v/ V on the control button to select whether or not the time is daylight

saving time, then press z.

Select OFF if the time is not daylight saving time. Select ON if it is.

(6) Press v/ V on the control button to adjust the desired year, then press z.

The year changes as follows:

1995 T · · · · t 2001 T · · · · t 2079

(7) Set the month, day and hour by pressing v/ V on the control button and

pressing z.

(8) Set the minute by pressing v/ V on the control button and pressing z by the

time signal. The clock starts to move.

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

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

MANUA L S E T

PROGRAM A E

S E T UP MENU

C L OCK S E T

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–

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L T R

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RE T URN

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S E T UP MENU

C L OCK S E T

– –

–

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L o n d o n

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C L OCK S E T

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C L OCK S E T

ARE A26

–

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GMT

B o g o

5 . 0

N e wY o

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DS T

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DS T

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DA T E

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12 00AM

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Note

Instead of DST, SUMMERTIME is displayed on the screen for some models.

If you do not set the date and time

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

Stick.”

When using your camcorder abroad

Set the clock to the local time (p. 18).

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.

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

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 AREA

SET, DST SET* in the menu settings. See page 103 for more information.

* Instead of DST, SUMMERTIME is displayed on the screen for some models.

Wo rld t im e d iffe re n ce s

1920 21 22 23 2425 26 272930 31 1 2 3 4 6 8 10 121314 16 17 18

AREA Time

difference

Area or country

AREA Time

difference

Area or country

GMT

Lisbon·London

Berlin·Paris

+11:00

Solomon Is

+01:00

+02:00

+03:00

+03:30

+04:00

+04:30

+05:00

+05:30

+06:00

+06:30

+07:00

+08:00

+09:00

+09:30

+10:00

+12:00

–12:00

–11:00

–10:00

–09:00

–08:00

–07:00

–06:00

–05:00

–04:00

–03:30

–03:00

–02:00

–01:00

Fiji·Wellington

Eniwetok·Kwajalein

Midway Is.·Samoa

Hawaii

Helsinki·Cairo

Moscow·Nairobi

Tehran

Abu Dhabi·Baku

Kabul

Alaska

LosAngeles·Tijuana

Denver·Arizona

Chicago·MexicoCity

New York·Bogota

Santiago

Karachi·Islamabad

Calcutta·New Delhi

Almaty·Dhaka

Rangoon

Bangkok·Jakarta

Hongkong·Singapore

Seoul·Tokyo

St. John’s

Brasilia·Montevideo

Fernando de Noronha

Azores

Adelaide·Darwin

Melbourne·Sydney

To adjust a time difference

Select AREA SET in the menu setting, and select and decide upon an area or country

you want to adjust to.

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

(1) Install the power source.

(2) Slide OPEN/ Z EJECT in the direction of the arrow and open the lid.

The cassette compartment automatically lifts up and opens.

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

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

the window facing out.

(4) Close the cassette compartment by pressing the

mark on the cassette

compartment. The cassette compartment automatically goes down.

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

clicks.

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 forcibly. Doing so may cause a

malfunction.

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

than the

mark.

When you use cassette w ith cassette memory

Read the instruction about cassette memory to use this function properly (p. 165).

To prevent accidental erasure

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

— 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 by pressing both knobs on its sides and pull the lens cap

string to fix it.

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

information (p. 12 to 19).

(3) Pull down the Holding Grip.

Hold your camcorder firmly as illustrated.

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

Your camcorder is set to the standby mode.

(5) Press OPEN to open the LCD panel. The viewfinder automatically turns off.

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

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

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

LOCK

POWER

LOCK

Microphone

Camera recording

lamp

POWER

REC 0:00:01

40min

LOCK

Notes

• Fasten the grip strap firmly.

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

Note on Recording mode

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

(long play) mode. Select SP or LP in the menu settings (p. 96). In the LP mode, you can

record 1.5 times as long as in the SP mode.

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

tape on your camcorder.

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Note on the LOCK sw itch

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

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

To enable smooth transition

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

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

However, check the following:

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

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

– 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. 30).

If you leave your camcorder in the standby mode for five 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

(CHG), and to CAMERA again. However, your camcorder does not turn off

automatically while the cassette is not inserted.

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

mode

• The transition between scenes may not be smooth.

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

between scenes.

Recording data

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

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

the recording data, press DATA CODE on the Remote Commander during playback.

The battery use time w hen you record using the LCD screen

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

Aft e r re co rd in g

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

(2) Close the LCD panel.

(3) Set the Holding Grip back to the previous position.

(4) Eject the cassette.

(5) Remove the battery pack.

(6) Attach the battery terminal cover.

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

The LCD screen can be opened up to 90 degrees.

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

the lens side.

180°

90°

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

Note

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

turns off (p. 25).

When you use the LCD screen outdoors in direct sunlight

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

viewfinder.

When you adjust the angle of the LCD panel

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

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

(1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA, VCR or MEMORY. Press MENU, then

select and decide upon LCD BRIGHT in

bar indicator appears.

with the control button (p. 96). The

(2) Press b/ B on the control button to adjust the brightness of the LCD screen,

then press z.

LCD/VF SET

LCD BRIGHT

LCD B.L.

LCD COLOR

VF B.L.

RETURN

LCD/VF SET

LCD BRIGHT

LCD B.L.

LCD COLOR

VF B.L.

RETURN

[

] :

MENU END

[

] :

MENU END

To darken

To lighten

LCD screen backlight

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

when using the battery pack (p. 96).

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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.

View finder backlight

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

when using the battery pack (p. 96).

At t a ch in g t h e su p p lie d le n s h o o d

To record fine pictures under strong light, we recommend attaching the lens hood. Also

the lens cap can be attached even with the lens hood on.

Photocell w indow

Notes

• When you use the Remote Commander and the lens hood, the Remote Commander

may not function properly because the lens hood blocks the infrared rays from the

Remote Commander. In such case, remove the lens hood from your camcorder.

• You cannot attach filters or other objects onto the lens hood. If you do so forcibly, you

will no longer be able to remove filters or other objects from the lens hood.

When you use the filter (optional)

• The shadow of the lens hood may appear in the corners of the screen.

• The flash may not be adjusted correctly if the photocell window is covered.

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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)

To use zoom greater than 10×

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

zoom power in D ZOOM in the menu settings (p. 96). The digital zoom function is set to

OFF as a default setting.

The right side of the bar shows the digital zooming

zone.

The digital zooming zone appears when you select

the digital zoom power in the menu settings.

When you shoot close to a subject

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

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

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

away in the wide-angle position.

Notes on digital zoom

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

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

side.

When the POWER sw itch is set to MEMORY

You cannot use the digital zoom.

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

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

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

look at the subject in the viewfinder.

Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY.

Pull out the view finder and rotate the LCD screen 180 degrees.

The

indicator appears in the viewfinder and on the LCD screen.

Xz appears in the standby mode, and z appears in the recording mode. Some of other

indicators appear mirror-reversed and others are not displayed.

Picture in the mirror mode

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

when recorded.

During recording in the mirror mode

ZERO SET MEMORY on the Remote Commander does not work.

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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 tapes.

Remaining battery time

Cassette memory

This appears when using a tape with cassette memory.

Recording mode

STBY/REC

REC 0:00:01

45min

40min

Time code/Tape counter

Remaining tape

This appears after you insert a cassette and record or

play back for a while.

JUL

2001

12:05:56AM

Time

The time is displayed about five seconds after the

power is turned on.

Date

The date is displayed about five seconds after the

power is turned on.

Remaining battery time indicator during recording

The remaining battery time indicator roughly indicates the continuous recording time.

The indicator may not be correct, depending on the conditions in which you are

recording. When you close the LCD panel and open it again, it takes about one minute

for the correct remaining battery time in minutes to be displayed.

Time code

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

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

VCR mode. You cannot rewrite only the time code.

Remaining tape indicator

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

Recording data

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

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

the recording data, press DATA CODE on the Remote Commander during playback.

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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.

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

The . indicator appears on the screen. To cancel, press BACK LIGHT again.

BACK LIGHT

If you press EXPOSURE 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 /Su p e r 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.

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

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

slide NIGHTSHOT to OFF.

SUPER

NIGHTSHOT

OFF

NightShot Light emitter

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

The Super NightShot mode makes subjects more than 16 times brighter than those

recorded in the NightShot mode.

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

and

“NIGHTSHOT” indicators flash on the screen.

(2) Press SUPER NIGHTSHOT.

and “SUPER NIGHTSHOT” indicators flash

on the screen.

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

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 the NightShot Light,

set N.S. LIGHT to ON in the menu settings (p. 96).

(The default setting is ON.)

Notes

• Do not use the NightShot function in bright places (ex. the 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.

• Detach the lens hood when you shoot with the NightShot Light since the lens hood

may block the NightShot Light.

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

– Exposure

– PROGRAM AE

– White balance

– HOLOGRAM AF

While using the Super NightShot function

The shutter speed is automatically adjusted depending on the brightness. At that time,

the moving picture may be slow down.

While using the Super NightShot function, you cannot use the follow ing

functions:

– Fader

– Digital effect

– PROGRAM AE

– Exposure

– White balance

– Recording with the flash

– HOLOGRAM AF

When the POWER sw itch is set to MEMORY

You cannot use the Super NightShot function.

NightShot Light

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

using the NightShot Light is about 3 m (10 feet).

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

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

Remote Commander for this operation.

(1) Press

on the screen.

(2) Press START/ STOP.

(self-timer) in the standby mode. The

(self-timer) indicator appears

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

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

starts automatically.

START/STOP

POWER

(self-timer)

LOCK

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

Press START/ STOP.

To restart the countdown, press START/ STOP again.

To re co rd st ill im a g e s o n t a p e s u sin g t h e se lf-t im e r

Press PHOTO in step 2 (p. 39).

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

Press

(self-timer) so that the

indicator disappears from the screen while your

camcorder is in the standby mode.

Note

The self-timer recording mode is automatically canceled when:

– Self-timer recording is finished.

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

When the POWER sw itch is set to MEMORY

You can also record still images on “Memory Stick”s with the self-timer (p. 117).

Ch e ckin g t h e re co rd in g

– END SEARCH / EDITSEARCH / Re c Re vie w

You can use these buttons to check the recorded picture or shoot so that the transition

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

EDIT

END

END SEARCH

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

Press END SEARCH in the standby mode.

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

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

headphones.

EDITSEARCH

You can search for the next recording start point.

Hold down the + · –/ 7 side of EDITSEARCH in the standby mode. The recorded

section is played back.

: to go forward

–/ 7 : to go backward

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

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

Re c Re vie w

You can check the last recorded section.

Press the –/ 7 side of EDITSEARCH momentarily in the standby mode.

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

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

the speaker or headphones.

End search function

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

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

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

If a tape has a blank portion in the recorded portions

The end search function may not work correctly.

— 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 screen. If you close the LCD panel, you can

monitor the playback picture in the viewfinder. You can control playback using the

Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder.

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

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

(3) Open the LCD panel while pressing OPEN.

(4) Press m to rewind the tape.

(5) Press N to start playback.

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

When you close the LCD panel, sound is muted.

POWER

LOCK

REW

PLAY

VOLUME

To st o p p la yb a ck

Press x.

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.

Pla yin g b a ck a t a p e

If you leave the pow er on for a long time

Your camcorder gets warm. This is not a malfunction.

When you open or close the LCD panel

Open or close the LCD panel vertically.

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

Press DISPLAY. The indicators appear on the screen. To make the indicators disappear,

press DISPLAY again.

DISPLAY

DATA CODE

DISPLAY

Ab o u t d a t e /t im e a n d va rio u s se t t in g s

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

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

Use the Remote Commander for this operation.

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

2 Press DATA CODE on the Remote Commander.

The display changes as follows:

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

speed, aperture value) t no indicator

Date/time

Various settings

0:00:23:01

40min

[a ]

[b ]

[c]

0:00:23:01

40min

[d ]

AUTO

60 AWB

JUL

12:05:56 AM

2001

[e ]

[f]

F1.8

9dB

[g ]

[a ] Tape counter

[b ] SteadyShot OFF

[c] Exposure mode

[d ] White balance

[e ] Gain

[f] Shutter speed

[g ] Aperture value

Not to display various settings

Set DATA CODE to DATE in the menu settings (p. 96).

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

Commander: date/ time y no indicator

Pla yin g b a ck a t a p e

Various settings

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

recording mode, the various settings will not be displayed.

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

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

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

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

Data code

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

Remaining battery time indicator during playback

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

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

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

remaining battery time to be displayed.

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

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

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

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

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

Pla yin g b a ck a t a p e

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 five seconds of the recorded portion

plays back and stops.

In the various playback modes

• Sound is muted.

• The previous picture may remain as a mosaic image during playback.

When the playback pause mode lasts for five 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 through the DV jack.

When you play back a tape in reverse

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

not a malfunction.

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

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

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

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

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

power your camcorder from a wall outlet using the AC power adaptor (p. 15). Refer to

the operating instructions of your TV.

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

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

AUDIO/VIDEO

S VIDEO

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 has an S video jack

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

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

connecting cable. Connect the S video cable (optional) to the S video jacks on both your

camcorder and the TV.

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. 96).

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

DISPLAY on your camcorder again.

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

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

– Ta p e Ph o t o re co rd in g

You can record an still image like a photograph.

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

on a 60-minute tape.

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

“Memory Stick”s (p. 112).

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

The CAPTURE indicator appears. Recording does not start yet.

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

press and hold PHOTO lightly.

(2) Press PHOTO deeper.

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

during those seven seconds is also recorded.

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

CAPTURE

PHOTO

•••••••

PHOTO

Notes

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

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

• You cannot use PHOTO during the following operations:

– Fader

– Digital effect

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

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

This is not a malfunction.

To use the tape photo recording function using the Remote Commander

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

screen immediately.

To use the tape photo recording function during normal CAMERA recording

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

deeper. The still image is then recorded for about seven seconds, and your camcorder

returns to the standby mode.

To record clear and less fluctuated still images

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

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

Re co rd in g im a g e s w it h t h e fla sh

The flash pops up automatically. The default setting is auto (no indicator). To change

the flash mode, press the (flash) repeatedly until the flash mode indicator appears on

the screen.

(flash)

Each press of (flash) changes the indicator as follows:

t No indicator

Auto red-eye reduction: The flash fires before recording to reduce the red-eye

phenomenon.

Forced flash:

No flash:

The flash fires regardless of the surrounding brightness.

The flash does not fire.

The flash is adjusted to the appropriate brightness through the photocell window for

the flash. You can also change FLASH LVL to the desired brightness in the menu

settings (p. 96). Try recording various images to find the most appropriate setting for

FLASH LVL.

Notes

• Attaching the lens hood (supplied) or a conversion lens (optional) may block the light

from the flash or cause lens shadow to appear.

• You cannot use an external flash (optional) and the built-in flash at the same time.

•

(auto red-eye reduction) may not produce the desired effect depending on

individual differences, the distance to the subject, the subject not looking at the pre-

recording flash or other conditions.

• The flash effect cannot be obtained easily when you use forced flash in a bright

location.

• When you record images with the flash, sound may not be recorded clearly.

• When recording with the flash, it takes longer to prepare for image capture. This is

because your camcorder starts to charge power for firing after the flash pops up.

Darken the surroundings by covering the lens part, and press PHOTO lightly so that

your camcorder starts to charge power after the flash pops up.

• If it is not easy to focus on the subject automatically, for example, when recording in

the dark, use the focal distance information (p. 53) for focusing manually.

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

When you record images w ith the flash

The possible shooting distance using the built-in flash is shorter than when you record

on “Memory Stick”s.

When playing back images recorded w ith the flash on other equipment

These images may flicker.

If you leave your camcorder for five or more minutes after disconnecting the

pow er source

Your camcorder returns to the default setting (auto).

You cannot shoot images w ith the flash during the follow ing operations:

– Low lux of PROGRAM AE

– Super NightShot

– Digital effect

– Fader

– Recording

The flash does not fire even if you select auto (no indicator) and

reduction) during the follow ing operations:

– Exposure

(auto red-eye

– NightShot

– Spotlight of PROGRAM AE

– Sunset & moon of PROGRAM AE

– Landscape of PROGRAM AE

When you use an external flash (optional) w hich does not have the auto red-eye

reduction function

You cannot select the auto red-eye reduction.

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

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

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

Commander for this operation.

(1) Press

on the screen.

(2) Press PHOTO deeper.

(self-timer) in the standby mode. The

(self-timer) indicator appears

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

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

starts automatically.

PHOTO

(self-timer)

PHOTO

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

Press

(self-timer) so that the

indicator disappears from the screen while your

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

Remote Commander.

Note

The self-timer recording mode is automatically canceled when:

– Self-timer recording is finished.

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

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) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY. Press MENU, then select

and decide upon WHT BAL in

with the control button (p. 96).

(2) Select and decide upon the desired white balance mode with the control

button.

HOLD :

Recording a single-colored subject or background

OUTDOOR :

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

fireworks

• Under a color matching fluorescent lamp

n INDOOR :

• Lighting condition changes quickly

• Too bright place such as photography studios

• Under sodium lamps or mercury lamps

MANUA L S E T

PROGRAM A E

E F F EC T

H T B A L

AU TO

AU TO SH T R

RE T URN

HO L D

OU T DOOR

NDOOR

[

]

END

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.

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 a white subject for about 10 seconds after setting the POWER

switch to CAMERA to get a better adjustment when:

– You detach the battery for replacement.

– You bring your camcorder to the outdoors from the interior of a house holding the

exposure, or vice versa.

In the hold w hite balance mode

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

– You change the PROGRAM AE mode.

– You bring your camcorder to the outdoors from the interior of a house, or vice versa.

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 a playback on a normal TV [b ] or on a wide-screen TV [c] is 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 MENU, then select and decide upon 16:9WIDE in

with the control button (p. 96).

(2) Select and decide upon ON with the control button.

CAMERA S E T

ZOOM

1 6

S T E ADY SHOT

GH T

F RAME REC

N T REC

F L A SH L V L

RE T URN

[

]

END

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 following functions:

– OLD MOVIE

– BOUNCE

During recording

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

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

Connection for a TV

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

size when:

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

system.

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

ID-1 system

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

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

automatically selected.

ID-2 system

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

video signals when you connect your camcorder to other equipment using 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

FADER

M. FADER

(mosaic)

BOUNCE^{1) 2)}

OVERLAP²⁾

WIPE²⁾

DOT²⁾

[b ]

STBY

REC

MONOTONE

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

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

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

²⁾Fade in only.

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

(1) When fading in [a ]

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

When fading out [b ]

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

The indicator changes as follows:

FADER t M. FADER t BOUNCE t MONOTONE

no indicator T

DOT

WIPE

OVERLAP

The last selected fader mode is indicated first of all.

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

After the fader in/ out is carried out, your camcorder automatically returns to

normal mode.

FADER

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

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

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 of PROGRAM AE (Overlap, Wipe, or Dot function only) (The indicator

flashes.)

– Super NightShot

– Tape photo recording

– Interval recording

– Cut recording

When you select OVERLAP, WIPE, or DOT

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

being stored, the indicators flash fast, and the playback picture disappears. At this

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

When you set the POWER sw itch to MEMORY

You cannot use the fader function.

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

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

– Focus

– Zoom

– Picture effect

– Exposure

Note on the bounce function

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

– D ZOOM is activated 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 TV.

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

SEPIA :

The picture gets sepia.

B&W :

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

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

SLIM [c] : The picture expands vertically.

STRETCH [d ] : The picture expands horizontally.

PASTEL [e ] : The contrast of the picture is emphasized, and the picture looks like an

animated cartoon.

MOSAIC [f] : The picture gets mosaic-patterned.

[a ]

[b ]

[c]

[d ]

[e ]

[f]

(1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. Press MENU, then select and decide upon

P EFFECT in with the control button (p. 96).

(2) Select and decide upon the desired picture effect mode with the control button.

MANUA L S E T

PROGRAM A E OF F

E F F EC T

H T B A L

NEG

S E P

AR T

B &

AU TO SH T R

RE T URN

SO L AR

S L I M

Z E

S T RE T CH

P A S T E L

MOS A

[

]

END

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.

While using the picture effect function

You cannot select OLD MOVIE mode with D EFFECT.

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

The picture effect is automatically canceled.

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

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

sound is recorded normally.

STILL

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

FLASH (FLASH MOTION)

You can record still images 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, and the appropriate shutter

speed.

Still image

Moving picture

STILL

LUMI.

Still image

Moving picture

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

(1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. Press MENU, then select and decide upon

D EFFECT in

with the control button (p. 96).

(2) Select and decide upon the desired digital effect mode with the control button.

The bars appear. In the STILL or LUMI. mode, the still image that you selected

and decided upon is stored in memory.

(3) Adjust and decide upon the effect with the control button.

Items to be adjusted

STILL

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

picture

FLASH

LUMI.

The interval of flash motion

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

swapped with a moving picture

TRAIL

The time until the incidental image vanishes

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

shutter speed becomes.

OLD MOVIE No adjustment necessary

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

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

MANUA L S E T

PROGRAM A E

MANUA L S E T

E F F EC T

OF F

S T

F L A SH

E F F EC T

H T B A L

OF F

L L

AU TO SH T R

RE T URN

L UM I

T RA

S L O

SH T R

O L D MOV

[

]

[

]

END

MANUA L S E T

E F F EC T

OF F

S T

F L A SH

MANUA L S E T

E F F EC T

L L

S T

L L

I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I

L UM I

T RA

S L O

SH T R

O L D MOV

[

]

[

]

END

MANUA L S E T

PROGRAM A E

E F F EC T

H T B A L

S T

L L

•

I I I I I I I I

AU TO SH T R

RE T URN

[

]

END

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

Set D EFFECT to OFF in the menu settings.

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

Notes

• The following functions do not work during digital effect:

– Fader

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

– Tape photo recording

– Super NightShot

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

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

– Wide mode

– Picture effect

– PROGRAM AE

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

The digital effect is automatically canceled.

When recording in the slow shutter mode

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

Shutter speed

Shutter speed number

SLOW SHTR 1

SLOW SHTR 2

SLOW SHTR 3

SLOW SHTR 4

Shutter speed

1/ 30

1/ 15

1/ 8

1/ 4

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

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

requirements.

Spotlight

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

when shooting subjects lit by strong light in the theater.

Soft portrait

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

people or flowers.

Sports lesson

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

Beach & ski

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

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

Sunset & moon

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

night views, fireworks displays and neon signs.

Landscape

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

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

are recording a subject behind glass or a screen.

Low lux

This mode makes subjects brighter in insufficient light.

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

(1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY. Press MENU, then select

and decide upon PROGRAM AE in

with the control button (p. 96).

(2) Select and decide upon the desired PROGRAM AE mode with the control

button.

MANUA L S E T

PROGRAM A E AU TO

E F F EC T

S POT L

GH T

POR T RA

S POR T S

WH T B A L

AU TO SH T R

RE T URN

B E ACH& S K

SUNS E TMOON

L ANDSCA P E

L O

L UX

[

]

END

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

Select PROGRAM AE to AUTO in the menu settings.

Notes

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

you cannot take close-ups in the following modes:

– Spotlight

– Sports lesson

– Beach & ski

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

– Sunset & moon

– Landscape

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

– Slow shutter

– Old movie

– Bounce

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

– Digital effect

– Overlap

– Wipe

– Dot

– Recording with the flash

• When you set the POWER switch to MEMORY, the following modes do not work

(The indicator flashes.):

– Low lux

– Sports lesson

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

flashes.)

– To set NIGHTSHOT to ON

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

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

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

– Sports lesson

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

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

adjusted. Adjust the exposure manually in the following cases:

– The subject is backlit

– Bright subject and dark background

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

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

The exposure indicator appears.

(2) Push b/ B on the control button to adjust the brightness.

EXPOSURE

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

Press EXPOSURE.

Note

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

Your camcorder automatically returns to the automatic exposure mode:

– If you change the PROGRAM AE mode.

– If you slide NIGHTSHOT to ON.

Fo cu sin g m a n u a lly

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

Normally, focus is automatically adjusted:

• The autofocus mode is not effective when shooting:

– subjects through glass coated with water droplets

– horizontal stripes

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

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

the background.

• Shooting a stationary subject when using a tripod.

(1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY, press FOCUS lightly.

The 9 indicator appears.

(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 the indicator.

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

When you press FOCUS down firmly, the lens focuses on and

indicator appears.

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

mode when your camcorder focuses on near objects even though you are trying to

shoot a distant object.

Fo cu sin g m a n u a lly

To focus precisely

It is easier to focus on the subject if you adjust the zoom to shoot at the “W” (wide-

angle) after focusing at the “T” (telephoto) position.

When you shoot close to the subject

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

9 changes as follow s:

when recording a distant subject

when the subject is too close to focus on

Focal distance information is displayed for about three seconds on the screen in

the follow ing cases:

– When switching the focus adjustment mode from autofocus to manual

– When turning the focus ring

Focal distance information

– This information aids focusing if it is not easy to focus on the subject, for example,

when recording in the dark. Use this information as a rough guide to get a sharp

focus.

– You cannot get correct information if you have attached a conversion lens to your

camcorder.

In t e rva l re co rd in g

You can make a time-lapse recording by

setting the camcorder to automatically record

and standby sequentially. You can achieve an

excellent recording for flowering, emergence,

etc., with this function.

Example

1 s

9 min 59 s

[a ]

[b ]

10 min

[a ]REC TIME

[b ]INTERVAL

(1) In the standby mode, press MENU, then select and decide upon INT. REC in

with the control button (p. 96).

(2) Select and decide upon SET with the control button.

(3) Set INTERVAL and REC TIME.

1 Select and decide upon INTERVAL with the control button.

2 Select and decide upon the desired interval time with the control button.

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

3 Select and decide upon REC TIME with the control button.

4 Select and decide upon the desired recording time with the control button.

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

5 Select and decide upon

RETURN with the control button.

(4) Select and decide upon ON with the control button.

(5) Press MENU to erase the menu display. The INTERVAL indicator flashes.

(6) Press START/ STOP to start interval recording. The INTERVAL indicator lights

up.

In t e rva l re co rd in g

POWER

LOCK

CAMERA SET

ZOOM

16 : 9W I DE

STEADYSHOT

N. S. L I GHT

FRAME REC

I NT. REC

CAMERA SET

ZOOM

16 : 9W I DE

STEADYSHOT

N. S. L I GHT

FRAME REC

I NT. REC

OFF

FLASH LVL

RETURN

FLASH LVL OFF

RETURN SET

[

] :

MENU END

[

] :

MENU END

CAMERA SET

ZOOM

16 : 9W I DE

STEADYSHOT

N. S. L I GHT

FRAME REC

I NT. REC

FLASH LVL

RETURN

CAMERA SET

I NT. REC

I NTERVAL 30SEC

REC TIME

RETURN

CAMERA SET

I NT. REC

I NTERVAL 30SEC

REC TIME

RETURN

1MIN

5MIN

10MIN

[

] :

MENU END

[

] :

[

] :

MENU END

CAMERA SET

I NT. REC

I NTERVAL

REC TIME 0. 5SEC

RETURN

CAMERA SET

I NT. REC

I NTERVAL

REC TIME 0. 5SEC

RETURN

STBY

I NTERVAL

1SEC

1. 5SEC

2SEC

[

] :

MENU END

[

] :

MENU END

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

Perform either of the following:

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

– Set the POWER switch to other than CAMERA.

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

You can perform normal recording only once during INTERVAL.

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

stop normal recording, press START/ STOP again.

On recording time

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

time.

Fra m e b y fra m e re co rd in g – Cu t re co rd in g

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

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

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

Commander after step 4.

(1) In the standby mode, press MENU, then select and decide upon FRAME REC

with the control button (p. 96).

(2) Select and decide upon ON with the control button.

(3) Press MENU to erase the menu display.

The FRAME REC indicator lights up.

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

for about six frames, and returns to recording standby.

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

POWER

LOCK

CAMERA SET

ZOOM

16 : 9W I DE

STEADYSHOT

N. S. L I GHT

FRAME REC ON

I NT. REC

ZOOM

16 : 9W I DE

STEADYSHOT

N. S. L I GHT

FRAME REC OFF

I NT. REC

FLASH LVL

RETURN

FLASH LVL

RETURN

[

] :

MENU END

[

] :

MENU END

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

Perform either of the following:

– Set FRAME REC to OFF in the menu settings.

– Set the POWER switch to other than CAMERA.

Note

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

When using the cut recording function

The last recorded cut is longer than other cuts.

— 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 or playback pause mode, press MENU, then select and decide

upon P EFFECT in

with the control button (p. 96).

(2) Select and decide upon the desired mode with the control button.

For details of each picture effect function, see page 45.

MANUA L S E T

E F F EC T

RE T URN

OF F

NEG

S E P

AR T

B &

SO L AR

Z E

[

]

END

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.

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

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

“Memory Stick” (p. 118, 128), or on a VCR using your camcorder as a player.

Pictures processed by the picture effect function

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

When you set the POWER sw itch to OFF (CHG) 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 or playback pause mode, press MENU, then select and decide

upon D EFFECT in

with the control button (p. 96).

(2) Select and decide upon the desired mode with the control button.

The bars appear. In the STILL or LUMI. mode, the picture is captured and is

stored in memory as a still image.

(3) Press b/ B on the control button to adjust the effect with the control button.

For details of each digital effect function, see page 46.

MANUA L S E T

E F F EC T

OF F

S T

F L A SH

L UM I

T RA

L L

[

]

END

MANUA L S E T

E F F EC T

OF F

S T

F L A SH

L UM I

T RA

MANUA L S E T

E F F EC T

L L

S T

L L

I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I

[

]

END

[

]

END

MANUA L

E F F EC T

RE T URN

S T

L L

•

I I I I I I I I

[

]

END

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

Set D EFFECT to OFF in the menu settings.

Notes

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

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

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

“Memory Stick” (p. 118, 128), or on a VCR using your camcorder as a player.

Pictures processed by the digital effect function

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

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

The digital effect function is automatically canceled.

En la rg in g im a g e s re co rd e d o n t a p e s

– Ta p e PB ZOOM

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

here, your camcorder can enlarge still images recorded on “Memory Stick”s (p. 148).

(1) In the playback or playback pause mode, press PB ZOOM on your camcorder.

The center of the image is enlarged to twice its size.

(2) Press the control button to move the image.

The image moves in the same direction as the control button setting.

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

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

W: Decreases the zoom ratio.

T: Increases the zoom ratio.

MPEG

ZOOM

PB ZOOM

× 5.0

To ca n ce l t h e PB ZOOM fu n ct io n

Press PB ZOOM.

Notes

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

camcorder.

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

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

using your camcorder as a player.

• You cannot record moving pictures on a “Memory Stick” on your camcorder when

you have processed the picture using the tape PB ZOOM function.

The PB ZOOM function is automatically canceled w hen you operate the follow ing

functions:

– Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG).

– Stop playback.

– Display the menu settings.

Images in the PB ZOOM

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

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”. Use the Remote Commander for this

operation.

(1) In the playback mode, press DISPLAY.

(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 from the counter’s zero point.

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.

If a tape has a blank portion in the recorded portions

The zero set memory function may not work correctly.

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. Use the Remote Commander for this operation.

Before operation

Set CM SEARCH in

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

(1) Set the POWER switch to VCR.

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

SEARCH indicator appears.

The indicator changes as follows:

TITLE SEARCH t DATE SEARCH t PHOTO SEARCH

no indicator

PHOTO SCAN

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

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

you selected.

T L E SEARCH

HE L LO

MODE

CONGRATUL AT I ONS

HAPPY NE

PRESENT

YEAR

GOOD

MORN I NG

EDD I NG

T L E SEARCH

HAPPY NE

PRESENT

YEAR

GOOD

MORN I NG

EDD I NG

N I GHT

BASEBA L L

[b ] [a ]

[a ] Actual point you are trying to search for

[b ] Present point on the tape

To st o p se a rch in g

Press x.

If you use a tape w ithout cassette memory

You cannot superimpose or search a title.

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 90.

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

Before operation

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

• Set CM SEARCH in

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

(1) Set the POWER switch to VCR.

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

SEARCH indicator appears.

The indicator changes as follows:

TITLE SEARCH t DATE SEARCH t PHOTO SEARCH

no indicator

PHOTO SCAN

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

Your camcorder automatically starts playback at the beginning of the selected

date.

DATE SEARCH

SEP

DEC / 24 / 01

J AN 1 / 02

FEB / 11 / 02

APR / 29 / 02

5 / 01

6 / 01

MODE

DATE SEARCH

SEP

DEC / 24 / 01

J AN 1 / 02

FEB / 11 / 02

APR / 29 / 02

5 / 01

6 / 01

[b ] [a ]

[a ] Actual point you are trying to search for

[b ] Present point on the tape

To st o p se a rch in g

Press x.

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

Note

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

the point where the recording date changes.

If a tape has a blank portion betw een recorded portions

The date search function may not work correctly.

Cassette memory

The tape cassette memory can hold six recording date data. If you search the date

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

below.

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 VCR.

(2) Press MENU, then select and decide upon CM SEARCH in

to OFF with the

control button (p. 96).

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

SEARCH indicator appears.

The indicator changes as follows:

DATE SEARCH t PHOTO SEARCH t PHOTO SCAN t no indicator

(4) 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.

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 image you have recorded on a tape (photo search).

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

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

Before operation

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

• Set CM SEARCH in

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

(1) Set the POWER switch to VCR.

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

PHOTO SEARCH indicator appears.

The indicator changes as follows:

TITLE SEARCH t DATE SEARCH t PHOTO SEARCH

no indicator

PHOTO SCAN

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

Your camcorder automatically starts playback of the photo having the date

that you selected.

PHOTO SEARCH

SEP

5 / 01 5 : 30PM

6 / 01 8 : 50AM

MODE

DEC / 24 / 01 10 : 30AM

J AN 1 / 02 11 : 25PM

FEB / 11 / 02 4 : 11PM

APR / 29 / 02 1 : 45PM

PHOTO S E ARCH

SEP

5 / 01 5 : 30PM

6 / 01 8 : 50AM

DEC / 24 / 01 10 : 30AM

J AN 1 / 02 11 : 25PM

FEB / 11 / 02 4 : 11PM

APR / 29 / 02 1 : 45PM

[b ] [a ]

[a ] Actual point you are trying to search for

[b ] Present point on the tape

To st o p se a rch in g

Press x.

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 VCR.

(2) Press MENU, then select and decide upon CM SEARCH in

control button (p. 96).

to OFF with the

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

PHOTO SEARCH indicator appears.

The indicator changes as follows:

DATE SEARCH t PHOTO SEARCH t PHOTO SCAN t no indicator

(4) 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.

Sca n n in g p h o t o

(1) Set the POWER switch to VCR.

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

PHOTO SCAN indicator appears.

The indicator changes as follows:

DATE SEARCH t PHOTO SEARCH t PHOTO SCAN t no indicator

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

Each photo is played back for about five seconds automatically.

MODE

PHOTO 00

SCAN

To st o p sca n n in g

Press x.

If a tape has a blank portion betw een recorded portions

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

The available number of photos that can be searched using the cassette memory

The available number is up to 12 photos. However, you can search 13 photos or more

using the scanning photo function.

— 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

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

a player.

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

your camcorder.

Before operation

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

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

superimposed on the edited tape:

– DISPLAY

– DATA CODE on the Remote Commander

– SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander

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

the recorded tape into your camcorder.

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

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

Refer to the operating instructions of the VCR.

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

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

(5) Start recording on the VCR. Refer to the operating instructions of your VCR.

S VIDEO

AUDIO/VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO

: 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 edit on VCRs that support the follow ing systems:

8 mm,

Betamax,

Hi8,

VHS,

ED Betamax,

S-VHS,

mini DV,

VHSC,

DV, Digital8

S-VHSC,

If your VCR is a monaural type

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

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

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

the right channel audio is output.

Du b b in g a t a p e

If your VCR has an S video jack

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

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

connecting cable.

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

VCR.

This connection produces higher quality DV format pictures.

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

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

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

and audio signals are transmitted in digital form for high-quality editing. You cannot

dub the titles, display indicators or the contents of cassette memory or letters on the

“Memory Stick” index screen.

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

the input selector.

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

the recorded tape into your camcorder.

(2) Prepare the VCR for recording.

Set the input selector to LINE. Refer to the operating instructions of the VCR.

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

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

(5) Start recording on the VCR. Refer to the operating instructions of the VCR.

DV IN

: Signal flow

(optional)

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)

See page 169 for more information about i.LINK.

Pictures processed by the picture effect, the digital effect or PB ZOOM function

Pictures processed by the picture effect, the digital effect or PB ZOOM function are not

output through the DV jack.

If you record a playback pause picture w ith the DV jack

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

other video equipment, the picture may jitter.

Du b b in g o n ly d e sire d sce n e s

– Dig it a l p ro g ra m e d it in g (o n t a p e s)

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

the VCR.

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

Your camcorder can dub on “Memory Stick”s. See p. 132 for more information.

Unwanted scene

Switch the order

Be fo re o p e ra t in g t h e Dig it a l p ro g ra m e d it in g o n t a p e s

re co rd e d o n o t h e r e q u ip m e n t

Step 1 Connecting the VCR (p. 69).

Step 2 Setting the VCR for operation (p. 70, 74).

Step 3 Adjusting the synchronization of the VCR (p. 75).

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

Usin g t h e Dig it a l p ro g ra m e d it in g fu n ct io n o n t a p e s re co rd e d

o n o t h e r e q u ip m e n t

Operation 1 Making the program (p. 77).

Operation 2 Performing the program (dubbing a tape) (p. 79).

Notes

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

operate the dubbing function correctly, depending on the VCR.

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

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

LANC.

St e p 1: Co n n e ct in g t h e VCR

You can connect both an A/ V connecting cable and an i.LINK cable (DV connecting

cable).

When you use the A/ V connecting cable, connect the devices as illustrated on page 67.

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

on page 68.

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

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

form for high-quality editing.

Du b b in g o n ly d e sire d sce n e s – Dig it a l p ro g ra m e d it in g (o n t a p e s)

St e p 2: Se t t in g t h e VCR t o o p e ra t e w it h t h e A/V co n n e ct in g ca b le

To edit using the VCR, send the control signal by infrared rays to the remote sensor on

the VCR.

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

(4), to send the control signal correctly.

(1) Se t t h e IR SETUP co d e

1 Set the POWER switch to VCR on your camcorder.

2 Turn the power of the connected VCR on, then set the input selector to LINE.

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

3 Press MENU, then select and decide upon VIDEO EDIT in

button (p. 96).

with the control

4 Select and decide upon TAPE with the control button.

5 Select and decide upon EDIT SET with the control button.

6 Select and decide upon CONTROL with the control button.

7 Select and decide upon IR with the control button.

8 Select and decide upon IR SETUP, then select and decide upon IR SETUP code

of your VCR with the control button.

Check the code in “About the IR SETUP code.” (p. 71)

ERA S E A L L

S T AR T

OT HERS

DEO ED

08 55 06

DA T A CODE

B E E P

DA T A CODE

B E E P

MARK

UNDO

COMMANDER

S P L A Y

S E T

DEO ED

RE ADY

DEO ED

RE T URN

T A P E

RE T URN

TOT A L

SCENE

00 00 00

MEMORY

[

]

[

]

[

]

END

OT HERS

DEO ED

MARK

UNDO

08 55 06

DEO ED

ED S E T

CON T RO L

AD J T E S T

08 55 06

DA T A CODE

B E E P

ERA S E A L L

S T AR T

COMMANDER

S P L A Y

”

CU T

”

S E T

DEO ED

RE T URN

T A P E

MEMORY

OU T

”

S E T UP

RE T URN

TOT A L

SCENE

00 00 00

P AUS EMODE

T E S T

RE T URN

[

]

[

]

END

[

]

END

DEO ED

ED S E T

CON T RO L

AD J T E S T

08 55 06

”

CU T

”

OU T

”

S E T UP

P AUS EMODE

T E S T

RE T URN

[

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END

Du b b in g o n ly d e sire d sce n e s – Dig it a l p ro g ra m e d it in g (o n t a p e s)

About the IR SETUP code

The IR SETUP code is stored in the memory of your camcorder. Be sure to set the

correct code, depending on your VCR. The default setting is code number 3.

Brand

IR SETUP code

Brand

IR SETUP code

23, 32, 80

21, 33, 35

77, 78

Sony

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

Multitech

NEC

Admiral (M. Wards) 89

Aiwa

Olympic

Panasonic

Pentax

Audio Dynamic

21, 35

16, 17, 77, 78, 96

8, 42

Bell&Howell (M. Wards)

Philco

77, 78

Brocsonic

Canon

70, 82

Philips

77, 78, 83

77, 78, 97

Pioneer

Citizen

Quasar

16, 17, 77, 78

Craig

47, 73

RCA/ PROSCAN

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

101

Curtis Mathis

Daewoo

DBX

8, 77, 80

26, 40, 77

21, 33, 35

Realistic

Sansui

Singer

Samsung

Sanyo

36, 77

Dimensia

Emerson

Fisher

26, 48, 59, 70, 81, 82

36, 37, 44, 45

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

36, 37

Funai

Scott

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

General Electric

Goldstar

Hitachi

8, 32*, 77, 87, 94*

Sharp

88, 89

Shintom

8, 42, 78

Signature 2000 (M. Wards)

80, 89

Instant Replay

JC Penny

JVC

77, 78

Sylvania

Symphonic

Tashiro

Tatung

Teac

77, 78, 80, 83

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

12, 13, 14, 21, 33, 35

21, 33, 35, 47

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

77, 78, 83

21, 33, 35

Kenwood

LXI (Sears)

Magnavox

Marantz

Marta

21, 33, 35

21, 33, 35, 80

77, 78

Technics

Toshiba

Wards

7, 40

37, 47, 88, 89, 95

21, 33, 35, 36

Memorex

Minolta

37, 77

Yamaha

Zenith

8, 42

Mitsubishi/ MGA

22, 23, 24, 28

* TV/ VCR component

Note on IR SETUP code

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

Du b b in g o n ly d e sire d sce n e s – Dig it a l p ro g ra m e d it in g (o n t a p e s)

(2) Se t t in g t h e m o d e s t o ca n ce l t h e re co rd in g p a u se o n t h e VCR

Select and decide upon PAUSEMODE with the control button, then select and decide

upon the mode to cancel recording pause on the VCR with the control button.

Refer to the operating instructions of your VCR.

DEO ED

ED S E T

CON T RO L

AD J T E S T

08 55 06

DEO ED

ED S E T

CON T RO L

AD J T E S T

08 55 06

”

CU T

”

CU T

”

OU T

”

OU T

”

S E T UP

P AUS EMODE P AUS E

T E S T

REC

P B

T E S T

RE T URN

[

]

[

]

END

The buttons to cancel recording pause on the VCR

The buttons vary depending on your VCR. To cancel recording pause:

– Select PAUSE if the button to cancel recording pause is X.

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

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

(3) Se t t in g yo u r ca m co rd e r a n d t h e VCR t o fa ce e a ch o t h e r

Locate the infrared rays emitter of your camcorder and face it towards the remote

sensor of the VCR.

Set the devices about 30 cm (12 in.) apart, and remove any obstacles between the

devices.

Infrared rays emitter

Remote sensor

A/ V connecting cable

Du b b in g o n ly d e sire d sce n e s – Dig it a l p ro g ra m e d it in g (o n t a p e s)

(4) Co n firm in g t h e VCR o p e ra t io n

1 Insert a recordable tape into the VCR, then set to recording pause.

2 Select and decide upon IR TEST with the control button.

3 Select and decide upon EXECUTE with the control button.

If the VCR starts recording, the setting is correct.

When recording is finished, the indicator changes to COMPLETE.

DEO ED

ED S E T

CON T RO L

AD J T E S T

08 55 06

”

CU T

”

OU T

”

ENGAGE

RECCP AUS E

S E T UP

P AUS EMODE

T E S T

RE T URN

E X ECU T E

RE T URN

[

]

END

DEO ED

S E T

CON T RO L

AD J T E S T

08 55 06

”

CU T

”

OU T

”

S E T UP

P AUS EMODE

T E S T

COMP L E T E

RE T URN

[

]

END

When the VCR does not operate correctly

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

PAUSEMODE again.

• Place your camcorder at least 30 cm (12 in.) away from the VCR.

• Refer to the operating instructions of your VCR.

Du b b in g o n ly d e sire d sce n e s – Dig it a l p ro g ra m e d it in g (o n t a p e s)

St e p 2: Se t t in g t h e VCR t o o p e ra t e w it h t h e i.LINK ca b le

(DV co n n e ct in g ca b le )

When you connect using i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) (optional), follow the

procedure below.

(1) Set the POWER switch to VCR on your camcorder.

(2) Turn the power of the connected VCR on, then set the input selector to DV

input. When you connect a digital video camera recorder, set its power switch

to VCR/ VTR.

(3) Press MENU, then select and decide upon VIDEO EDIT in

button (p. 96).

with the control

(4) Select and decide upon TAPE with the control button.

(5) Select and decide upon EDIT SET with the control button.

(6) Select and decide upon CONTROL with the control button.

(7) Select and decide upon i.LINK with the control button.

ERA S E A L L

S T AR T

OT HERS

DEO ED

08 55 06

DA T A CODE

B E E P

DA T A CODE

B E E P

MARK

UNDO

COMMANDER

S P L A Y

S E T

DEO ED

RE ADY

DEO ED

RE T URN

T A P E

RE T URN

TOT A L

SCENE

00 00 00

MEMORY

[

]

[

]

[

]

END

OT HERS

DEO ED

MARK

UNDO

08 55 06

DEO ED

ED S E T

CON T RO L

AD J T E S T

08 55 06

DA T A CODE

B E E P

ERA S E A L L

S T AR T

COMMANDER

L I NK

S P L A Y

”

CU T

”

S E T

DEO ED

RE T URN

T A P E

MEMORY

OU T

”

S E T UP

RE T URN

TOT A L

SCENE

00 00 00

P AUS EMODE

T E S T

RE T URN

[

]

[

]

END

[

]

END

DEO ED

ED S E T

CON T RO L

AD J T E S T

08 55 06

L I NK

”

CU T

”

OU T

”

S E T UP

P AUS EMODE

T E S T

RE T URN

[

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END

When you connect using i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable)

You cannot dub the titles, display indicators.

Du b b in g o n ly d e sire d sce n e s – Dig it a l p ro g ra m e d it in g (o n t a p e s)

St e p 3: Ad ju st in g t h e syn ch ro n iza t io n o f t h e VCR

You can adjust the synchronization of your camcorder and the VCR. Have a pen and

paper ready for notes. Before operation, eject a cassette from your camcorder.

(1) Set the POWER switch to VCR on your camcorder.

(2) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to record over) into the VCR, then set

to recording pause.

When you select i.LINK in CONTROL, you do not need to set to recording

pause.

(3) Select and decide upon ADJ TEST with the control button.

(4) Select and decide upon EXECUTE with the control button.

IN and OUT are recorded on an image for five times each to calculate the

numerical values for adjusting the synchronization.

The EXECUTING indicator flashes on the screen.

When finished, the indicator changes to COMPLETE.

(5) Rewind the tape in the VCR, then start slow playback.

Take a note of the opening numerical value of each IN and the closing

numerical value of each OUT.

(6) Calculate the average of all the opening numerical values of each IN, and the

average of all the closing numerical values of each OUT.

(7) Select and decide upon “CUT-IN” with the control button.

(8) Select the average numerical value of IN with the control button.

The calculated start position for recording is set.

(9) Select and decide upon “CUT-OUT” with the control button.

(10)Select and decide upon the average numerical value of OUT with the control

button.

The calculated stop position for recording is set.

(11)Select and decide upon

RETURN with the control button.

Du b b in g o n ly d e sire d sce n e s – Dig it a l p ro g ra m e d it in g (o n t a p e s)

3,4

DEO ED

ED S E T

CON T RO L

AD J T E S T

08 55 06

DEO ED

ED S E T

CON T RO L

AD J T E S T

0 08 55 06

RE T URN

E X ECU T E

”

CU T

”

CU T

”

OU T

”

OU T

”

S E T UP

P AUS EMODE ENGAGE

T E S T

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Notes

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

about 50 seconds.

• If you start recording from the very beginning of the tape, the first few seconds of the

tape may not record properly. Be sure to allow about 10 seconds’ lead before starting

recording.

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

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

settings (p. 70). Video and audio are sent by digital signals.

Du b b in g o n ly d e sire d sce n e s – Dig it a l p ro g ra m e d it in g (o n t a p e s)

Op e ra t io n 1: Ma kin g t h e p ro g ra m

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

recording into the VCR.

(2) Press MENU, then select and decide upon VIDEO EDIT in

button (p. 96).

with the control

(3) Select and decide upon TAPE with the control button.

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

operation buttons, then pause playback.

You can fine-adjust one frame at a time with EDITSEARCH.

(5) Press MARK on the Remote Commander, or z on the control button.

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

changes to light blue.

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

operation buttons, then pause playback.

(7) Press MARK on the Remote Commander, or z on the control button.

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

mark changes to light blue.

(8) Repeat steps 4 to 7, then set the program.

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

You can set up to 20 programs.

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Du b b in g o n ly d e sire d sce n e s – Dig it a l p ro g ra m e d it in g (o n t a p e s)

Era sin g t h e p ro g ra m yo u h a ve se t

Erase OUT first and then IN from of the last program.

(1) Select and decide upon UNDO with the control button.

(2) Select and decide upon EXECUTE with the control button.

The last set program mark flashes, then the setting is canceled.

To cancel erasing

Select and decide upon RETURN with the control button in step 2.

Era sin g a ll p ro g ra m s

(1) Select and decide upon VIDEO EDIT in the menu settings, then select and

decide upon TAPE with the control button.

(2) Select and decide upon ERASE ALL, then select and decide upon EXECUTE

with the control button.

All the program marks flash, then the settings are canceled.

To cancel erasing all programs

Select and decide upon RETURN with the control button in step 2.

To cancel a program you have set

Press MENU.

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

Note

You cannot operate recording during the Digital program editing.

On a blank portion of the tape

You cannot set IN or OUT on a blank portion of the tape.

If there is a blank portion betw een IN and OUT on the tape

The total time code may not be displayed correctly.

Du b b in g o n ly d e sire d sce n e s – Dig it a l p ro g ra m e d it in g (o n t a p e s)

Op e ra t io n 2: Pe rfo rm in g t h e p ro g ra m (Du b b in g a t a p e )

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

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

not necessary.

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

(1) Select and decide upon VIDEO EDIT, then select and decide upon TAPE with

the control button.

(2) Select and decide upon START, then select and decide upon EXECUTE with

the control button.

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

The program mark flashes.

The SEARCH indicator appears during search, and the EDIT indicator appears

during edit on the screen.

The PROGRAM indicator changes to light blue after dubbing ends.

When the dubbing ends, your camcorder and the VCR automatically stop.

To st o p d u b b in g d u rin g e d it in g

Press x using the video operation buttons.

To e n d t h e Dig it a l p ro g ra m e d it in g fu n ct io n

Your camcorder stops when the dubbing ends. Then the display returns to VIDEO

EDIT in the menu settings.

Press MENU to end the program editing function.

You cannot record on the VCR w hen:

– The tape has run out.

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

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

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

NOT READY appears on the LCD screen w hen:

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

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

– The power of the connected VCR is not turned on (when you set i.LINK).

Usin g w it h a n a lo g vid e o u n it a n d yo u r

co m p u t e r – Sig n a l co n ve rt fu n ct io n

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

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

Before operation

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

(1) Set the POWER switch to VCR.

(2) Press MENU, then select and decide upon A/ V t DV OUT in

the control button (p. 96).

to ON with

(3) Start playback on the analog video unit.

(4) Start capturing procedures on your computer. The operation procedures

depend on your computer and the software which you use.

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

computer and software.

S VIDEO

AUDIO/VIDEO

OUT

S VIDEO

i.LINK

VIDEO

AUDIO

(optional)

: Signal flow

Aft e r ca p t u rin g im a g e s a n d so u n d

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

video unit.

Notes

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

• Depending on the condition of the analog video signals, the computer may not be able

to output the images correctly when you convert analog video signals into digital

video signals via your camcorder. Depending on the analog video unit, the image may

contain noise or incorrect colors.

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

tapes include copyright protection signals such as ID-2 system.

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

A/ V connecting cable (supplied).

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.

Before operation

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

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

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

(2) Set the POWER switch to VCR on your camcorder.

(3) Press z REC and the button on its right simultaneously on your camcorder,

then immediately press X on your camcorder.

(4) Press N on the VCR to start playback if you record a tape from a VCR. Select

a TV program if you record from a TV. The picture from a TV or VCR appears

on the screen.

(5) Press X on your camcorder at the scene where you want to start recording

from.

S VIDEO

PAUSE

REC

AUDIO/

VIDEO

OUT

S VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO

: 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.

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

In step 3, press z REC and MARK simultaneously, then immediately press X. And in

step 5, press X at the scene where you want to start recording from.

If your VCR is a monaural type

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

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

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

the right channel audio is output.

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

If your TV or VCR has an S video jack

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

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

connecting cable.

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

TV or VCR.

This connection produces higher quality DV format pictures.

Note on the Remote Commander

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.

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

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

camcorder and to DV OUT of the DV products. With a digital-to-digital connection,

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

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

and insert the recorded tape into the VCR.

(2) Set the POWER switch to VCR on your camcorder.

(3) Press z REC and the button on its right simultaneously on your camcorder,

then immediately press X on your camcorder.

(4) Press N on the VCR to start playback. The picture to be recorded appears on

the screen.

(5) Press X on your camcorder at the scene where you want to start recording

from.

PAUSE

REC

DV OUT

(optional)

: Signal flow

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

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 step 3, press z REC and MARK simultaneously, then immediately press X. And in

step 5, press X at the scene where you want to start recording from.

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

During digital editing

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

picture.

If you record playback pause picture w ith the DV jack

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

camcorder, the picture may jitter.

Before recording

Make sure that the DV IN indicator appears on the screen. The DV IN indicator may

appear on both equipment.

Note on the Remote Commander

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.

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

– In se rt e d 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 81 or 82.

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

[a ]

[A]

[b ]

[c]

[B]

[C]

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

[B]: A tape before editing

[C]: A tape after editing

(1) Set the POWER switch to VCR on your camcorder.

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

X to set the VCR to the playback pause mode.

(3) On your camcorder, locate the insert end point [c]. 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. The tape counter shows “0:00:00.”

(5) On your camcorder, locate the insert start point [b ] by pressing m, then press

z REC and the button on its right simultaneously.

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

to start inserting the new scene.

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

camcorder automatically returns to the recording pause mode.

0:00:00

ZERO SET

MEMORY

ZERO SET

MEMORY

REC

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

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

In step 5, press z REC and MARK simultaneously, then immediately press X. And in

step 6, press X at the scene where you want to start recording from.

Note

The picture and sound recorded on the portion 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-PC115/PC120BT)

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 portion. This is not a

malfunction.

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

mode.

To insert a scene w ithout setting the insert end point

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

Note on the Remote Commander

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.

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.

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

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)

Microphone (optional)

: Signal flow

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.

Co n n e ct in g t h e m icro p h o n e w it h t h e in t e llig e n t a cce sso ry sh o e

Microphone (optional)

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Au d io d u b b in g

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

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

No connection is necessary.

Note

When dubbing with the AUDIO/ VIDEO jack or the built-in microphone, pictures are

not output through S VIDEO jack or the AUDIO/ VIDEO jack. Check the recorded

picture on the screen. You can check the recorded sound by using headphones.

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

• Intelligent accessory shoe

• AUDIO/ VIDEO jack

• Built-in microphone

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

Choose a connection mentioned before, and connect audio equipment or microphone to

your camcorder. Then follow the procedure below.

(1) Insert the recorded tape into your camcorder.

(2) Set the POWER switch to VCR on your camcorder.

(3) Locate the recording start point by pressing N. Then press X at the point

where you want to start recording to set your camcorder to the playback pause

mode.

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

X indicator

appears on the screen.

(5) Press X and start playing back the audio you want to record at the same time.

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

recording new sound, the red

appears on the screen.

(6) Press x 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

in the menu settings (p. 96).

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SOUND

AUD I O M I

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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).

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

• You cannot add audio with the DV jack.

• You cannot add audio on the blank portion of the tape.

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

You cannot add a sound to a recorded tape.

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

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

DCR-PC115/ PC120BT), the sound quality may become worse.

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.

To add new sound more precisely

Press ZERO SET MEMORY on the Remote Commander at the point where you want to

stop recording later in the playback mode.

Carry out from 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. 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. 93). You can also select

the color, size and position of titles.

VACATION

(1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or VCR. Press MENU, then select and

decide upon TITLE in

(2) Select and decide upon

with the control button (p. 96).

with the control button.

(3) Select and decide upon the desired title with the control button. The title

flashes.

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

1 Select and decide upon the COLOR, SIZE or POSITION with the control

button. The item appears.

2 Select and decide upon the desired item with the control button.

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

(5) Press z on the control button again to complete the setting.

In the recording, playback or playback pause mode:

The TITLE SAVE indicator appears on the screen for five 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 five seconds and the title is

set.

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T L E

PRE S E T

T L E

HE L L O

HA P P Y

HE L L O

HA P P Y

R T HDA Y

DA Y S

CONGRA T U L A T ONS

E E T B A B Y

T HE END

R T HDA Y

DA Y S

CONGRA T U L A T ONS

E E T B A B Y

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

If you set the w rite-protect tab of the tape 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 2.

If the tape has a blank portion

You cannot superimpose a title on the portion.

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 superimposed the title may be detected as an index signal when

searching a recording with other video equipment.

If the tape has too many index signals

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

delete data you do not need.

Not to display titles

Set TITLE DSPL to OFF in the menu settings (p. 96).

Title setting

• The title color changes as follows:

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

• The title size changes as follows:

SMALL y LARGE

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

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

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

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

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

Cassette memory capacity is as follows:

– 6 date data

– 12 photo data

– 1 cassette label

If the “

FULL” mark appears

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

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 CAMERA or VCR.

(2) Press MENU, then select and decide upon TITLEERASE in

with the control

button (p. 96).

(3) Select and decide upon the title you want to erase with the control button.

ERASE OK ? indicator appears.

(4) Make sure the title is the one you want to erase, and select and decide upon

OK with the control button. OK changes to EXECUTE.

(5) Select and decide upon EXECUTE with the control button.

ERASING flashes on the screen. When the title is erased, COMPLETE is

displayed.

CM S E T

T L E ERA S E

HE L LO

T L E

T L E ERA S E

T L E DS P L

CONGRATUL AT I ONS

HAPPY NE

PRESENT

YEAR

CM S E ARCH

T A P E T L E

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PRE S EN T

HE L LO

CONGRATUL AT I ONS

HAPPY NE

PRESENT

YEAR

ERA S E OK

RE T URN

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MORN I NG

EDD I NG

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[

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END

To ca n ce l e ra sin g a t it le

Select and decide upon RETURN in step 5.

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

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

title can have up to 20 characters.

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

(2) Press MENU, then select and decide upon TITLE in

with the control

button (p. 96).

(3) Select and decide upon

with the control button.

(4) Select and decide upon CUSTOM1 SET or CUSTOM2 SET with the control

button.

(5) Select and decide upon the desired character with the control button.

(6) Repeat steps 5 to complete making your own title.

(7) To finish making your own titles, select and decide upon [SET] with the

control button.

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

In step 4, select the original title you want to change, and then press z on the control

button.

Select [C] to select the title to delete, then press z to delete the last character of your

title. Enter the new title as desired.

If you take five 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 (CHG) once and then to CAMERA again, then

proceed from step 1.

We recommend setting the POWER switch to VCR or removing the cassette so that

your camcorder does not automatically turn off while you are entering title characters.

To erase the title

Select [C]. The last character is erased.

To enter a space

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

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 labelled cassette and turn the power on, the label is displayed for about

five seconds.

(1) Insert the cassette you want to label.

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

(3) Press MENU, then select and decide upon TAPE TITLE in

button (p. 96).

with the control

Tape title display appears.

(4) Select and decide upon the desired character with the control button.

(5) Repeat steps 4 until you complete the label.

(6) Select and decide upon [SET] with the control button.

The label is stored in memory.

CM S E T

T A P E

T L E

_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

T L E ERA S E

T A P E

T L E _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

A BCDE 12345

ERA S E A L L

RE T URN

FGH

67890

K LMNO

PQRS T

’

[

/ –

]

X Y

? !

S E T

[

]

[

]

END

T A P E

T L E

T A P E

M_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

T L E

_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

A BCDE 12345

FGH 67890

K L

PQRS T

FGH

67890

K LMNO

PQRS T

’

[

/ –

’

[

/ –

]

•

X Y

? !

S E T

X Y

? !

S E T

[

]

[

]

END

La b e lin g a ca sse t t e

To e ra se t h e la b e l yo u h a ve m a d e

Select and decide upon [C] with the control button in step 4. 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 a cassette. Slide the write-protect tab to release the write protection.

If the tape has too many index signals

You may not be able to label a cassette because the memory is full. In this case, delete

data you do not need.

If you have superimposed titles in the cassette

When the label is displayed, up to four titles also appear.

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 character

Press [C]. The last character is erased.

To enter a space

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

Era sin g a ll t h e d a t a in ca sse t t e m e m o ry

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

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

(2) Press MENU, then select and decide upon ERASE ALL in

with the control

button (p. 96).

(3) Select and decide upon OK with the control button. OK changes to EXECUTE.

(4) Select and decide upon EXECUTE with the control button. ERASING flashes

on the screen. When all the data is erased, COMPLETE is displayed.

To ca n ce l d e le t in g

Select and decide upon RETURN with the control button in step 4.

— 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 the

control button. The default settings can be partially changed. First, select the icon, then

the menu item and then the mode.

(1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA, VCR or MEMORY, press MENU.

(2) Press v/ V on the control button to select the desired icon, then press z or B.

(3) Press v/ V on the control button to select the desired item, then press z or B.

(4) Press v/ V on the control button to select the desired mode, then press z.

(5) If you want to change other items, select

RETURN and press z or b, then

repeat steps 2 to 4.

For details, see “Selecting the mode setting of each item” (p. 97).

T A P E S E T

EC MODE

AUD MODE

REMA

T A P E S E T

EC MODE

CAMERA

MANUA L S E T

PROGRAM A E

AUD

REMA

RE TURN

MODE

E F F EC T

H T B A L

AU TO SH T R

[

]

[

]

END

[

]

END

VCR

MANUA L S E T

E F F EC T

T A P E S E T

R E C MO D E

T A P E S E T

R E C MO D E

AUD

REMA

RE TURN

MODE

AUD

REMA

RE T URN

MODE

AU TO

[

]

END

[

]

[

]

END

MEMORY

MANUA L S E T

PROGRAM A E

H T B A L

[

]

END

T A P E S E T

R E C MO D E

T A P E S E T

R E C MO D E

AUD

REMA

RE T URN

AUD

REMA

RE T URN

MODE

AU TO

[

]

[

]

END

To m a ke t h e m e n u d isp la y d isa p p e a r

Press MENU.

Th is m a n u a l re fe rs t o se le ct in g a n d d e cid in g u p o n it e m s b y t h e

a b o ve p ro ce d u re a s “ Se le ct a n d d e cid e u p o n [(it e m n a m e )].”

Ch a n g in g t h e m e n u se t t in g s

Menu items are displayed as the follow ing icons:

MANUAL SET

CAMERA SET

VCR SET

LCD/ VF SET

MEMORY SET

PRINT 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 screen shows

only the items you can operate at the moment.

POWER

Icon/item

PROGRAM AE

Mode

Meaning

sw itch

——

To suit your specific shooting requirement

(p. 49).

CAMERA

MEMORY

P EFFECT

——

To add special effects like those in films or on

the TV to images (p. 45, 58).

VCR

CAMERA

D EFFECT

WHT BAL

AUTO SHTR

To add special effects using the various digital

functions (p. 46, 59).

VCR

CAMERA

——

To adjust the white balance (p. 40).

CAMERA

MEMORY

z ON

OFF

To automatically activate the electronic shutter

when shooting in bright conditions.

CAMERA

Not to automatically activate the electronic

shutter even when shooting in bright conditions.

D ZOOM

z OFF

20×

To deactivate the digital zoom. Up to 10× zoom

is carried out.

To activate the digital zoom. More than 10× to

20× zoom is performed digitally (p. 24).

120×

To activate the digital zoom. More than 10× to

120× zoom is performed digitally (p. 24).

16:9WIDE

z OFF

—

CAMERA

To record a 16:9 wide picture (p. 41).

To compensate for camera-shake.

STEADYSHOT z ON

OFF

To cancel the SteadyShot function. Natural

pictures are produced when shooting a

stationary object with a tripod.

N.S. LIGHT

z ON

To use the NightShot Light function (p. 28).

To cancel the NightShot Light function.

CAMERA

MEMORY

OFF

Notes on the SteadyShot function

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

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

If you cancel the SteadyShot function

The SteadyShot off indicator

appears. Your camcorder prevents excessive

compensation for camera-shake.

Ch a n g in g t h e m e n u se t t in g s

POWER

sw itch

Icon/item

FRAME REC

Mode

z OFF

Meaning

To deactivate Cut recording function.

To activate Cut recording function (p. 57).

To activate Interval recording function (p. 55).

To deactivate Interval recording function.

CAMERA

INT. REC

CAMERA

z OFF

SET

To set INTERVAL and REC TIME for Interval

recording function.

FLASH LVL

HIGH

Makes the flash level higher than normal.

Normal setting.

CAMERA

MEMORY

z NORMAL

LOW

Makes the flash level lower than normal.

HOLOGRAM F z AUTO

The HOLOGRAM AF emits when focusing on

subjects is difficult in dark places (p. 116).

MEMORY

VCR

OFF

The HOLOGRAM AF does not emit.

HiFi SOUND

z STEREO

To play back a stereo tape or dual sound track

tape with main and sub sound (p. 166).

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. 88).

VCR

ST1

ST2

A/VtDV OUT

z OFF

To output digital images and sound in analog

format using your camcorder.

To output analog images and sound in digital

format using your camcorder (p. 80).

Note on FLASH LVL

You cannot adjust FLASH LVL if the external flash (optional) is not compatible with the

flash level.

Ch a n g in g t h e m e n u se t t in g s

POWER

sw itch

Icon/item

LCD BRIGHT

Mode

Meaning

——

To adjust the brightness on the LCD screen with VCR

b/ B on the control button.

CAMERA

MEMORY

To darken

To lighten

VCR

LCD B. L.

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

CAMERA

MEMORY

BRIGHT

To brighten the LCD screen.

LCD COLOR

——

To adjust the color on the LCD screen, press

VCR

b/ B on the control button.

CAMERA

MEMORY

To get low-

intensity

To get high-

intensity

VCR

CAMERA

MEMORY

VF B.L.

z BRT NORMAL

To set the brightness on the viewfinder screen to

normal.

BRIGHT

To brighten the viewfinder screen.

STILL SET

PIC MODE

MEMORY

z SINGLE

Not to record continuously.

NORMAL

To record from three to nine images

continuously (p. 113).

HIGH SPEED

To record up to 16 images continuously fast.

MULTI SCRN To record nine images continuously, display the

images on a single page divided into nine boxes.

QUALITY

z SUPER FINE

To record still images in the finest image quality

mode (p. 107).

VCR

MEMORY

FINE

To record still images in the fine image quality

mode.

STANDARD

z 1360 × 1020

640 × 480

To record still images in the standard image

quality mode.

MEMORY

IMAGESIZE

To record still images in 1360 × 1020 size

(p. 109).

To record still images in 640 × 480 size.

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

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

recording.

• When you use power sources other than the battery pack, BRIGHT is automatically

selected.

Even if you adjust LCD BRIGHT, LCD B.L., LCD COLOR and/or VF B.L.

The recorded picture will not be affected.

(Continued on the following page)

Ch a n g in g t h e m e n u se t t in g s

POWER

sw itch

Icon/item

MOVIE SET

Mode

Meaning

IMAGESIZE

z 320 × 240

To record moving pictures in 320 × 240 size

(p. 109).

VCR

MEMORY

160 × 112

To record moving pictures in 160 × 112 size.

z AUTO

To display the remaining capacity of the

“Memory Stick” in the following cases:

• For five seconds after inserting a “Memory

Stick” into your camcorder

VCR

MEMORY

REMAIN

• When the capacity of the “Memory Stick” is

less than one minute in MEMORY mode

• For five seconds after completing a moving

picture recording

To always display the remaining capacity of the

“Memory Stick.”

PRINT MARK

PROTECT

To write a print mark on the recorded still

images you want to print out later (p. 153).

VCR

MEMORY

z OFF

To cancel print marks on still images.

To protect selected images against accidental

erasure (p. 150).

VCR

MEMORY

z OFF

Not to protect images.

SLIDE SHOW

——

To play back images in a continuous loop

(p. 149).

MEMORY

DELETE ALL

FORMAT

——

z RETURN

To delete all the unprotected images (p. 152).

To cancel formatting.

MEMORY

To format an inserted “Memory Stick.”

1. Select FORMAT.

2. Select and decide upon OK with the control

button.

3. After EXECUTE appears, press z on the

control button. FORMATTING flashes during

formatting. COMPLETE appears when

formatting is finished.

PHOTO SAVE

——

To duplicate still images on tape onto “Memory

Stick” (p. 135).

VCR

Notes on formatting

• Supplied “Memory Stick”s have been formatted at factory. Formatting with this

camcorder is not required.

• Do not turn the POWER switch or press any button while the display shows

FORMATTING.

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

is set to LOCK.

• Format the “Memory Stick” when

FORMAT ERROR is displayed.

Formatting erases all information on the “Memory Stick”

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

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

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

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Ch a n g in g t h e m e n u se t t in g s

POWER

sw itch

Icon/item

9PIC PRINT

Mode

Meaning

z RETURN

SAME

To cancel prints of split screen.

To make prints of same split screen (p. 154).

To make prints of different split screen.

MEMORY

MULTI

MARKED

To make prints of images with print marks in

recording order.

DATE/TIME

z OFF

To make prints without the recording date and

time.

MEMORY

DATE

To make prints with the recording date (p. 154).

To make prints with the recording date and time.

DAY&TIME

——

TITLE

To superimpose a title or make your own title

(p. 90, 93).

VCR

CAMERA

TITLEERASE

TITLE DSPL

——

To erase the title you have superimposed (p. 92). VCR

CAMERA

VCR

z ON

OFF

To display the title you have superimposed.

Not to display the title.

CM SEARCH

z ON

OFF

To search using cassette memory (p. 62, 63, 65).

To search without using cassette memory.

To label a cassette (p. 94).

VCR

TAPE TITLE

ERASE ALL

——

VCR

CAMERA

——

To erase all the data in cassette memory (p. 95).

VCR

CAMERA

Note on PRINT SET

9PIC PRINT and DATE/ TIME are displayed only when an external printer (optional) is

connected to the intelligent accessory shoe.

(Continued on the following page)

101

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.

VCR

CAMERA

To increase the recording time to 1.5 times the

SP mode.

AUDIO MODE z 12BIT

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

CAMERA

16BIT

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

with high quality).

z AUTO

To display the remaining tape bar:

• for about eight seconds after a cassette is

inserted and your camcorder calculates the

remaining amount of tape.

VCR

CAMERA

qREMAIN

• for about eight seconds after N or DISPLAY

is pressed.

To always display the remaining tape indicator.

To set the date or time (p. 16).

——

CAMERA

MEMORY

CLOCK SET

LTR SIZE

z NORMAL

To display selected menu items in normal size.

VCR

CAMERA

MEMORY

2×

To display selected menu items at twice the

normal size.

DEMO MODE

z ON

To make the demonstration appear.

To cancel the demonstration mode.

CAMERA

OFF

Notes on 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

cassette so that you can get the most out of your camcorder.

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

for the tape to be audio dubbed.

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

the LP mode, the playback picture may be distorted or the time code may not be

written properly between scenes.

Notes on AUDIO MODE

• You cannot dub audio sound on a tape recorded in the 16-bit mode.

• When playing back a tape recorded in the 16-bit mode, you cannot adjust the balance

in AUDIO MIX.

Notes on DEMO MODE

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

• When NIGHTSHOT is set to ON, the “NIGHTSHOT” indicator appears on the screen

and you cannot select DEMO MODE in the menu settings.

• DEMO MODE is set to STBY (Standby) as the default setting and the demonstration

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

cassette inserted.

To cancel the demonstration, insert a cassette, set the POWER switch to other than

CAMERA, or set DEMO MODE to OFF. To set to STBY (Standby) again, leave the

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

return the POWER switch to CAMERA.

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Ch a n g in g t h e m e n u se t t in g s

POWER

sw itch

Icon/item

DATA CODE

Mode

Meaning

z DATE/ CAM

To display date, time and various settings

during playback (p. 32).

VCR

MEMORY

DATE

——

To display date and time during playback.

AREA SET

DST SET*

Temporarily change the area where you are

using your camcorder.

CAMERA

MEMORY

CAMERA

MEMORY

z OFF

Not during daylight saving time.

During daylight saving time.

BEEP

z MELODY

To output the melody when you start/ stop

recording or when an unusual condition occurs

on your camcorder.

VCR

CAMERA

MEMORY

NORMAL

OFF

To output the beep instead of the melody.

To cancel all sound including shutter sound.

COMMANDER

z ON

To activate the Remote Commander supplied

with your camcorder.

VCR

CAMERA

MEMORY

OFF

To deactivate the Remote Commander to avoid

remote control misoperation caused by other

VCR’s remote control.

DISPLAY

z LCD

V-OUT/ LCD

z ON

To show the display on the LCD screen and in

the viewfinder.

VCR

CAMERA

MEMORY

To show the display on the TV screen, LCD

screen and in the viewfinder.

REC LAMP

VIDEO EDIT

To light up the camera recording lamp at the

front of your camcorder.

CAMERA

MEMORY

OFF

To turn the camera recording lamp off so that

the person is not aware of the recording.

z RETURN

To cancel video editing.

VCR

TAPE

To make program and perform video editing

(p. 69).

MEMORY

To make program and perform MPEG editing

(p. 132).

* Instead of DST, SUMMERTIME is displayed on the screen for some models.

Note

If you press DISPLAY with DISPLAY set to V-OUT/ LCD in the menu settings, the

picture from a TV or VCR will not appear on the LCD screen even when your

camcorder is connected to outputs on the TV or VCR.

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.

In more than five minutes after removing the pow er source

The PROGRAM AE, WHT BAL, FLASH LVL, HiFi SOUND, AUDIO MIX and

COMMANDER items are returned to their default settings.

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

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— “ Me m o ry St ick” Op 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 images on a “Memory Stick” supplied with your

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

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

“Memory Stick” supplied with your camcorder.

On file fo rm a t

Still image (JPEG)

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

Moving picture (MPEG)

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

Typical image data file name

Still image

100-0001:

This file name appears on the screen of your camcorder.

Dsc00001.jpg: This file name appears on the display of your computer.

Moving picture

MOV00001:

This file name appears on the screen of your camcorder.

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

Usin g a “ Me m o ry St ick”

Terminal

Write-protect tab

Labeling position

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

is set to LOCK.

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

model.

• We recommend backing up important data on the hard disk of your computer.

• Image data may be damaged in the following cases:

– If you remove the “Memory Stick” or turn the power off during reading or writing.

– If you use “Memory Stick”s near static electricity or magnetic fields.

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

of the connecting section.

• Stick its label on the labeling position.

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

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

• Do not let “Memory Stick”s get wet.

• Do not use or keep “Memory Stick”s in locations that are:

– Extremely hot such as in a car parked in the sun or under the scorching sun.

– Under direct sunlight.

– Very humid or subject to corrosive gases.

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

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Usin g a “ Me m o ry St ick” – in t ro d u ct io n

“ Me m o ry St ick” s fo rm a t t e d b y a co m p u t e r

“Memory Stick”s formatted by Windows OS or Macintosh computers do not have a

guaranteed compatibility with this camcorder.

No t e s o n im a g e d a t a co m p a t ib ilit y

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

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

(Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). You cannot

play back on your camcorder still images recorded on other equipment (DCR-

TRV890E/ TRV900/ TRV900E or DSC-D700/ D770) that does not conform with this

universal standard. (These models are not sold in some areas.)

• If you cannot use the “Memory Stick” that is used with other equipment, format it

with this camcorder (p. 100). However, formatting erases all information on the

“Memory Stick.”

• “Memory Stick” and

are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

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

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

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

• RealPlayer is either a registered trademark or treademark of RealNetworks, Inc. in the

United States and/ or other countries.

• All other product names mentioned herein may be the trademarks or registered

trademarks of their respective companies.

Furthermore, “™” and “®” are not mentioned in each case in this manual.

105

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

facing as illustrated.

“Memory Stick” slot

Access lamp

b mark

Eje ct in g a “ Me m o ry St ick”

Press the “Memory Stick” once lightly.

While the access lamp is lit or flashing

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

the “Memory Stick” or recording the data on the “Memory Stick.” Do not turn the

power off, eject a “Memory Stick” or remove the battery pack. Otherwise, the image

data breakdown may occur.

If “

MEMORYSTICK ERROR” is displayed

Reinsert “Memory Stick” a few times. The “Memory Stick” may be damaged if the

indicator is still displayed. If this occurs, use another “Memory Stick.”

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Usin g a “ Me m o ry St ick” – in t ro d u ct io n

Se le ct in g st ill im a g e q u a lit y m o d e

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

SUPER FINE.

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

is set to the right (unlock) position.

(2) Press MENU, then select and decide upon STILL SET in

button (p. 96).

with the control

(3) Select and decide upon QUALITY with the control button.

(4) Select and decide upon the desired image quality with the control button.

POWER

LOCK

MEMORY S E T

S F N

S T

L L S E T

MODE

T Y

I MAGE S

RE T URN

QUA L

SUP ER

Z E

S T ANDARD

REMA

[

]

END

MEMORY S E T

S T

L L S E T

MODE

T Y

I MAGE S

RE T URN

QUA L

S T ANDARD

Z E

REMA

[

]

END

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Usin g a “ Me m o ry St ick” – in t ro d u ct io n

Im a g e q u a lit y se t t in g s

Setting

Meaning

SUPER FINE (SFN)

This is the highest image quality in your camcorder.

The number of still images you can record is less than

in FINE mode. The image is compressed to about 1/ 3.

FINE (FINE)

Use this mode when you want to record high quality

images. The image is compressed to about 1/ 6.

STANDARD (STD)

This is the standard image quality. The image is

compressed to about 1/ 10.

Note

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

depending on the types of images you are shooting.

Differences in image quality mode

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

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

mode and image size. Details are shown in the table below. (You can select 1360 × 1020

or 640 × 480 image size in the menu settings.)

1360 × 1020 image size

Image quality mode

SUPER FINE

FINE

Memory capacity

About 900 KB

About 450 KB

About 300 KB

STANDARD

640 × 480 image size

Image quality mode

SUPER FINE

Memory capacity

About 190 KB

About 100 KB

About 60 KB

FINE

STANDARD

Image quality mode indicator

The image quality mode indicator is not displayed during playback.

When you select image quality

The number of images you can shoot in the currently selected image quality appears on

the screen.

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Usin g a “ Me m o ry St ick” – in t ro d u ct io n

Se le ct in g t h e im a g e size

You can select either of two image sizes

Still images: 1360 × 1020 or 640 × 480. (When the POWER switch is set to VCR, the

image size is automatically set to 640 × 480.)

The default setting is 1360 × 1020.

Moving pictures: 320 × 240 or 160 × 112

The default setting is 320 × 240.

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

the right (unlock) position.

(2) Press MENU, then select and decide upon STILL SET (still image) or MOVIE

SET (moving picture) in

with the control button (p. 96).

(3) Select and decide upon IMAGESIZE with the control button.

(4) Select and decide upon the desired image size with the control button.

The indicator changes as follows:

Still images:

1360

320

640

160

Moving pictures:

STILL SET

MOVIE SET

POWER

LOCK

MEMORY S E T

1360

MEMORY S E T

320

S T

L L S E T

MODE

T Y

I MAGE S

RE T URN

MOV

S E T

I MAGE S

REMA

RE T URN

Z E 320 240

QUA L

160 112

Z E 1360 1020

640 480

LOCK

REMA

40sec

1 2

[

]

[

]

END

STILL SET

MOVIE SET

MEMORY S E T

MOV S E T

S T

L L S E T

MODE

T Y

I MAGE S

RE T URN

I MAGE S

REMA

Z E 160 112

QUA L

Z E 640 480

RE T URN

REMA

6 0

min

[

]

[

]

END

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Im a g e size se t t in g s

Setting

Meaning

Indicator

Recording

Playback

1360 × 1020 Records 1360 × 1020 still images.

SFN

1360

640

320

1360

640 × 480

320 × 240

160 × 112

Records 640 × 480 still images.

SFN

640

Records 320 × 240 moving pictures.

Records 160 × 112 moving pictures.

320

160

Ma xim u m re co rd in g t im e o f m o vin g p ict u re s

Image size

320 × 240

160 × 112

Maximum recording time

15 seconds

60 seconds

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Usin g a “ Me m o ry St ick” – in t ro d u ct io n

Ap p ro xim a t e n u m b e r o f st ill im a g e s yo u ca n re co rd o n a

“ Me m o ry St ick”

The number of images you can record varies depending on which image quality and

image size you select and the complexity of the subject.

Type

Image quality

640 × 480

1360 × 1020

4MB

(optional)

SUPER FINE (SFN)

FINE (FINE)

STANDARD (STD)

19 images

39 images

58 images

4 images

8 images

12 images

8MB

(supplied)

SUPER FINE (SFN)

FINE (FINE)

STANDARD (STD)

40 images

80 images

120 images

8 images

17 images

25 images

16MB

(optional)

SUPER FINE (SFN)

FINE (FINE)

STANDARD (STD)

80 images

160 images

240 images

17 images

34 images

50 images

32MB

(optional)

SUPER FINE (SFN)

FINE (FINE)

STANDARD (STD)

160 images

325 images

485 images

35 images

69 images

100 images

64MB

(optional)

SUPER FINE (SFN)

FINE (FINE)

STANDARD (STD)

325 images

650 images

980 images

71 images

140 images

205 images

128MB

(optional)

SUPER FINE (SFN)

FINE (FINE)

STANDARD (STD)

650 images

1310 images

1970 images

140 images

280 images

415 images

Ap p ro xim a t e t im e o f m o vin g p ict u re s yo u ca n re co rd o n a

“ Me m o ry St ick”

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

select and the complexity of the subject.

Type

160 × 112

320 × 240

4MB (optional)

8MB (supplied)

16MB (optional)

32MB (optional)

64MB (optional)

128MB (optional)

2 min. 40 sec.

5 min. 20 sec.

10 min. 40 sec.

21 min. 20 sec.

42 min. 40 sec.

85 min. 20 sec.

40 sec.

1 min. 20 sec.

2 min. 40 sec.

5 min. 20 sec.

10 min. 40 sec.

21 min. 20 sec.

The table above shows approximate number and times of still images and moving

pictures you can record on a “Memory Stick” formatted by your camcorder.

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St ick” s – Me m o ry Ph o t o re co rd in g

You can record still images on “Memory Stick”s.

Before operation

Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.

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

the right (unlock) position.

(2) Keep pressing PHOTO lightly until the desired still image appears. The green

z mark stops flashing, then lights up. The brightness of the image and focus

are adjusted, being targeted for the middle of the image and are fixed.

Recording does not start yet.

(3) Press PHOTO deeper.

The still image will be displayed after the shutter sounds.

Recording is complete when the bar scroll indicator disappears.

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

“Memory Stick.”

[a ][b ]

SFN

1 / 12

1360

PHOTO

SFN

1360

PHOTO

POWER

LOCK

[a ]: Number of recorded images

[b ]: Approximate number of

images can be recorded on

the “Memory Stick”

LOCK

When the POWER sw itch is set to MEMORY

The following functions do not work:

– Wide mode

– Digital zoom

– SteadyShot function

– SUPER NIGHTSHOT

– Fader

– Picture effect

– Digital effect

– Title

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

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

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– Me m o ry Ph o t o re co rd in g

While you are recording a still image

You can neither turn off the power nor press PHOTO.

When you press PHOTO on the Remote Commander

Your camcorder immediately records the image that is on the screen when you press

the button.

When you press PHOTO lightly in step 2

The image momentarily flickers. This is not a malfunction.

Recording data

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

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

To display the recording data, press DATA CODE on the Remote Commander during

playback.

When POWER sw itch is set to MEMORY

The angle of view is slightly larger compared with the angle of view in CAMERA

mode.

Re co rd in g im a g e s co n t in u o u sly

You can record still images continuously. Select one of the three modes described below

before recording.

NORMAL [a ]

Your camcorder shoots up to three still images in 1360 × 1020 size or nine still images in

640 × 480 size at about 0.5 sec intervals. (

)

HIGH SPEED (Recording image size is 640 × 480) [a ]

Your camcorder shoots up to 16 still images in 640 × 480 size at about 0.07 sec intervals.

(

)

MULTI SCRN (Recording image size is 640 × 480) [b ]

Your camcorder shoots nine still images at about 0.4 sec intervals and displays the

images on a single page divided into nine boxes. Still images are recorded in 640 × 480

size. (

)

[a]

[b]

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– Me m o ry Ph o t o re co rd in g

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

the right (unlock) position.

(2) Press MENU, then select and decide upon STILL SET in

button (p. 96).

with the control

(3) Select and decide upon PIC MODE with the control button.

(4) Select and decide upon the desired setting with the control button.

(5) Press MENU to make the menu setting disappear.

(6) Press PHOTO deeper.

PHOTO

MEMORY S E T

S T

L L S E T

MODE

T Y

I MAGE S

RE T URN

S T

L L S E T

MODE

T Y

I MAGE S

RE T URN

NG L E

NORMA L

GH S P E ED

MU L T SCRN

QUA L

Z E

[

]

[

]

END

MEMORY S E T

S T

L L S E T

MODE

T Y

I MAGE S

RE T URN

GH S P E E D

QUA L

Z E

[

]

END

If t h e ca p a cit y o f t h e “ Me m o ry St ick” b e co m e s fu ll

”

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

Stick.”

The number of images in continuous shooting

The number of images you can shoot continuously varies depending on the image size

and the capacity of the “Memory Stick.”

During recording images continuously

The flash does not work.

When shooting w ith the self-timer function or the Remote Commander

Your camcorder automatically records up to the maximum recordable number of still

images.

When selecting HIGH SPEED

Flickering or changes in color may occur. Also, your camcorder prevents focusing on

near objects.

When selecting NORMAL or HIGH SPEED

Recording continues up to the maximum number of still images during pressing

PHOTO deeper. Release PHOTO to stop recording.

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– Me m o ry Ph o t o re co rd in g

Re co rd in g im a g e s w it h t h e fla sh

The flash automatically pops up to strobe. The default setting is auto (no indicator). To

change the flash mode, press the (flash) repeatedly until the flash mode indicator

appears on the screen.

(flash)

Each press of (flash) changes the indicator as follows:

t No indicator

Auto red-eye reduction: The flash fires before recording to reduce the red-eye

phenomenon.

Forced flash:

No flash:

The flash fires regardless of the surrounding brightness.

The flash does not fire.

The flash is adjusted to the appropriate brightness through the photocell window for

the flash. You can also change FLASH LVL to the desired brightness in the menu

settings (p. 96). Try recording various images to find the most appropriate setting for

FLASH LVL.

Notes

• The recommended shooting distance using the built-in flash is 0.3 m to 2.5 m (31/ 32

feet to 8 1/ 3 feet).

• Attaching the lens hood (supplied) or a conversion lens (optional) may block the light

from the flash or cause lens shadow to appear.

• You cannot use an external flash (optional) and the built-in flash at the same time.

•

(auto red-eye reduction) may not produce the desired effect depending on

individual differences, the distance to the subject, the subject not looking at the pre-

recording flash or other conditions.

• The flash effect cannot be obtained easily when you use forced flash in a bright

location.

• If it is not easy to focus on a subject automatically, for example, when recording in the

dark, use the focal distance information (p. 53) for focusing manually.

If you leave your camcorder for five or more minutes after disconnecting the

pow er source

Your camcorder returns to the default setting (auto).

The flash does not fire even if you select auto and

during the follow ing operations:

– NightShot

(auto red-eye reduction)

– Exposure

– Spotlight of PROGRAM AE

– Sunset & moon of PROGRAM AE

– Landscape of PROGRAM AE

When you use an external flash (optional) w hich does not have the auto red-eye

reduction function

You cannot select the auto red-eye reduction.

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– Me m o ry Ph o t o re co rd in g

Sh o o t in g u sin g t h e HOLOGRAM AF

The HOLOGRAM AF is an auxiliary light source used for focusing on subjects in dark

places.

Set HOLOGRAM F to AUTO in the menu settings. (The default setting is AUTO.)

When

appears on the screen in a dark place, press PHOTO lightly. Then the flash

will pop up and the auxiliary light will automatically emit until the subject is focused.

HOLOGRAM AF emitter

Ab o u t HOLOGRAM AF

“HOLOGRAM AF (Auto-Focus),” an application of laser holograms, is a new AF

optical system that enables still image shooting in dark places. Having gentler radiation

than conventional high-brightness LEDs or lamps, the system satisfies Laser Class 1 (*)

specification and thus maintains higher safety for human eyes.

No safety problems will be caused by directly looking into the HOLOGRAM AF emitter

at a close range. However, it is not recommended to do so, because you may experience

such effects like several minutes of image residual and dazzling, that you encounter

after looking into a flashlight.

*HOLOGRAM AF satisfies Class 1(time base 30,000 seconds), specified in all of JIS

(Japan), IEC(EU), and FDA(US) industry standards.

Complying with these standards identifies the laser product to be safe, under a

condition that a human looks at the laser light either directly or even through a lens for

30,000 seconds.

Notes

• If enough light does not reach the subject even if the HOLOGRAM AF emitter is

emitted (recommended shooting distance is 2.5 m (8 1/ 3 feet)), the subject will not be

focused.

• Focus is achieved as long as HOLOGRAM AF light reaches to the subject even if its

light is slightly out of the middle position of the subject.

• If HOLOGRAM AF light is dim, it sometimes becomes difficult to focus. If this

happens, wipe the HOLOGRAM AF emitter with a soft, dry cloth.

The HOLOGRAM AF does not emit w hen:

• Flash is set to

No flash

• NightShot is set to ON

• focusing manually

• Sunset & moon of PROGRAM AE

• Landscape of PROGRAM AE

When you use the external flash (optional)

The built-in flash pops up and HOLOGRAM AF emit.

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– Me m o ry Ph o t o re co rd in g

Se lf-t im e r m e m o ry p h o t o re co rd in g

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

Remote Commander for this operation.

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

the right (unlock) position.

(2) Press

(self-timer). The

(self-timer) indicator appears on the screen.

(3) Press PHOTO deeper.

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

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

starts automatically.

PHOTO

(self-timer)

PHOTO

To re co rd m o vin g p ict u re s o n “ Me m o ry St ick” s w it h t h e se lf-

t im e r

Press START/ STOP in step 3. To cancel recording, press START/ STOP again.

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

Press

(self-timer) so that the

(self-timer) indicator disappears on the screen. You

cannot cancel the self-timer recording using the Remote Commander.

Note

The self-timer recording mode is automatically canceled when:

– Self-timer recording is finished.

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

To check the image to be recorded

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

to start the self-timer recording.

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im a g e

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

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

through the input connector and record it as a still image on a “Memory Stick.”

Before operation

• Insert a recorded tape into your camcorder.

• Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.

(1) Set the POWER switch to VCR.

(2) Press N. The picture recorded on the tape is played back.

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

CAPTURE appears on the screen. Recording does not start yet.

(4) Press PHOTO deeper. The image displayed on the screen will be recorded on a

“Memory Stick.” Recording is complete when the bar scroll indicator

disappears.

REW

PLAY

CAPTURE

PHOTO

Image size of still images

Image size is automatically set to 640 × 480.

When the access lamp is lit or flashing

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

Stick.” Otherwise, the image data breakdown may occur.

If “ ” appears on the screen

The inserted “Memory Stick” is incompatible with your camcorder because its format

does not conform with your camcorder. Check the format of the “Memory Stick.”

If you press PHOTO lightly in the playback mode

Your camcorder stops momentarily.

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Sound recorded on a tape

You cannot record the audio from a tape.

Titles have already recorded on tapes

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

are recording a still image with PHOTO.

Recording date/time

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

Various settings are not recorded.

When you press PHOTO 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 a st ill im a g e fro m o t h e r e q u ip m e n t

Before operation

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

(1) Set the POWER switch to VCR.

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

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

viewfinder.

(3) Follow steps 3 and 4 on page 118.

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

S VIDEO

OUT

S VIDEO

AUDIO/

VIDEO

AUDIO

: Signal flow

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

the TV.

If your TV or VCR has an S video jack

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

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

connecting cable.

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

TV or VCR.

This connection produces higher quality DV format pictures.

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

DV OUT

(optional)

: Signal flow

Note

The “ ” may flash in the following instances. If this happens, eject and insert

“Memory Stick“ again, and record distortion-free images.

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

been repeatedly used for dubbing

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

when a TV tuner unit is in use

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“ Me m o ry St ick” o n a n im a g e

– MEMORY MIX

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

the moving image you are recording. You can record the superimposed images on a

tape or a “Memory Stick.” (However, you can record only superimposed still images on

the “Memory Stick.”)

M. CHROM (Memory chromakey)

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

moving image.

M. LUMI (Memory luminancekey)

You can swap a brighter area of a still image such as a handwritten illustlation or title

with a moving image. Record a title on the “Memory Stick” before a trip or event for

convenience.

C. CHROM (Camera chromakey)

You can superimpose a moving image on top of a still image such as an image can be

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

moving image will be swapped with a still image.

M. OVERLAP* (Memory overlap)

You can make a moving image fade in on top of a still image recorded on the “Memory

Stick” as the overlap function.

Still image

Moving image

M. CHROM

Blue

Still image

Moving image

M. LUMI

Still image

Moving image

C. CHROM

Blue

Moving image

M. OVERLAP*

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

only.

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– MEMORY MIX

Re co rd in g su p e rim p o se d im a g e s o n a t a p e

Before operation

• Insert a tape for recording into your camcorder.

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

(1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA.

(2) Press MEMORY MIX in the standby mode.

The last recorded or last composed image appears on the lower part of the

screen as a thumbnail image.

(3) Press MEMORY+/ – to select the still image you want to superimpose.

To see the previous image, press MEMORY –. To see the next image, press

MEMORY+.

(4) Select the desired mode with the control button.

The mode changes as follows:

M. CHROM y M. LUMI y C. CHROM y M. OVERLAP

(5) Press z on the control button.

The still image is superimposed on the moving image.

(6) Press b/ B on the control button to adjust the effect.

M. CHROM – The color (blue) scheme of the area in the still image which is

to be swapped with a moving image

M. LUMI

– The color (bright) scheme of the area in the still image which

is to be swapped with a moving image

C. CHROM – The color (blue) scheme of the area in the moving image

which is to be swapped with a still image

M. OVERLAP – No adjustment necessary

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

(7) Press START/ STOP to start recording.

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– MEMORY MIX

MEMORY

MIX

M. CHROM

M. LUMI

100–0021

Still image

100–0021

M. LUMI III••••

100–0021

M. LUMI I••••••

100–0021

To ch a n g e t h e st ill im a g e t o su p e rim p o se

Do either of the following:

– Press MEMORY+/ – before step 7.

– Press z on the control button before step 7, and repeat the procedure from step 4.

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

Press z on the control button before step 7, and repeat the procedure from step 4.

To ca n ce l MEMORY MIX

Press MEMORY MIX.

Notes

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

Stick”s.

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

the picture may not be clear.

Image data modified w ith your computers or shot w ith other equipment

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

When you select M. OVERLAP

You cannot change the still image or the mode setting.

During recording

You cannot change the mode setting.

To record the superimposed image as a still image

Press PHOTO deeper in step 7.

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– MEMORY MIX

Re co rd in g su p e rim p o se d im a g e s o n a “ Me m o ry St ick” a s a st ill

im a g e

Before operation

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

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

the right (unlock) position.

(2) Press MEMORY MIX.

The last recorded or last composed image appears on the lower part of the

screen as a thumbnail image.

(3) Press MEMORY+/ – to select the image you want to superimpose.

To see the previous image, press MEMORY –. To see the next image, press

MEMORY+.

(4) Select the desired mode with the control button.

The mode changes as follows:

M. CHROM y M. LUMI y C. CHROM

(5) Press z on the control button.

The still image is superimposed on the moving image.

(6) Press b/ B on the control button to adjust the effect.

M. CHROM – The color (blue) scheme of the area in the still image which is

to be swapped with a moving image

M. LUMI

– The color (bright) scheme of the area in the still image which

is to be swapped with a moving image

C. CHROM – The color (blue) scheme of the area in the moving image

which is to be swapped with a still image

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

(7) Press PHOTO deeper to start recording.

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

Recording is complete when the bar scroll indicator disappears.

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– MEMORY MIX

MEMORY

MIX

M. CHROM

M. LUMI

100–0021

Still image

100–0021

M. LUMI III••••

100–0021

M. LUMI I••••••

100–0021

To ch a n g e t h e st ill im a g e t o su p e rim p o se

Do either of the following:

– Press MEMORY+/ – before step 7.

– Press z on the control button before step 7, and repeat the procedure from step 4.

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

Press z on the control button before step 7, and repeat the procedure from step 4.

To ca n ce l MEMORY MIX

Press MEMORY MIX.

Notes

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

Stick”s.

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

the picture may not be clear.

Image data modified w ith your computers or shot w ith other equipment

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

During recording

You cannot change the mode setting.

When recording images on a “Memory Stick” using the MEMORY MIX function

The PROGRAM AE function does not work. (The indicator flashes.)

The “Memory Stick” supplied w ith your camcorder stores 20 images

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

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

Sample images

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

protected (p. 150).

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St ick” s – MPEG m o vie re co rd in g

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

Before operation

Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.

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

the right (unlock) position.

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

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

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

seconds. However, when IMAGESIZE in the menu settings is set to 160 × 112,

the maximum recording time is 60 seconds.

40min

₃₂₀REC

[

]

15SEC

[a ]

POWER

LOCK

BBB

[b ]

[a ]: Recording time can be recorded on the

“Memory Stick”

[b ]: This indicator is displayed for five seconds

after pressing START/ STOP. This indicator

is not recorded.

To st o p re co rd in g

Press START/ STOP.

Note

Sound is recorded in monaural.

When the POWER sw itch is set to MEMORY

The following functions do not work:

– Wide mode

– Digital zoom

– SteadyShot function

– SUPER NIGHTSHOT

– Fader

– Picture effect

– Digital effect

– Title

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

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

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– MPEG m o vie re co rd in g

When using an external flash (optional)

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

Stick”s.

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

Recording date/time

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

recorded onto the “Memory Stick.”

To display the recording date/ time, press DATA CODE on the Remote Commander

during playback. Various settings cannot be recorded.

During recording on “Memory Stick”

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

not recorded on the “Memory Stick.”

When the POWER sw itch is set to MEMORY

The angle of view is slightly larger compared with the angle of view in CAMERA

mode.

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m o vin g p ict u re

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

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

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

Stick.”

Before operation

• Insert a recorded tape into your camcorder.

• Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.

(1) Set the POWER switch to VCR.

(2) Press N. The picture recorded on the tape is played back.

And press X at the scene where you want to start recording from.

(3) Press START/ STOP on your camcorder. When IMAGESIZE in the menu

settings is set to 320 × 240, the maximum recording time is 15 seconds.

However, when IMAGESIZE in the menu settings is set to 160 × 112, the

maximum recording time is 60 seconds.

[

40min

15 42 43

POWER

₃₂₀REC 03

]

15SEC

[a ]

LOCK

BBB

[b ]

[a ]: Recording time can be recorded on the

“Memory Stick.”

[b ]: This indicator is displayed for

five seconds after pressing START/ STOP.

This indicator is not recorded.

PLAY

PAUSE

To st o p re co rd in g

Press START/ STOP.

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Notes

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

a tape to “Memory Stick”s.

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

When the access lamp is lit or flashing

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

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

Titles have already recorded on tapes

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

are recording a moving image with START/ STOP.

If “

AUDIO ERROR” is displayed

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

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

(p. 130).

Recording date/time

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

Various settings are not recorded.

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Re co rd in g a m o vin g p ict u re fro m o t h e r e q u ip m e n t

Before operation

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

(1) Set the POWER switch to VCR.

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

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

viewfinder.

(3) Follow the procedure on page 128 from the step 3 onwards at the point where

you want to start recording from.

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

S VIDEO

OUT

S VIDEO

AUDIO/

VIDEO

AUDIO

: Signal flow

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

the TV.

If your TV or VCR has an S video jack

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

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

connecting cable.

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

TV or VCR.

This connection produces higher quality DV format pictures.

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

DV OUT

(optional)

: Signal flow

Note

The “ ” may flash in the following instances. If this happens, eject and insert

“Memory Stick” again, and record distortion-free images.

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

been repeatedly used for dubbing

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

when a TV tuner unit is in use

During recording on “Memory Stick”

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

not recorded on the “Memory Stick.”

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p ict u re – Dig it a l p ro g ra m e d it in g (o n

“ Me m o ry St ick” s)

You can duplicate selected scenes (programs) for editing onto “Memory Stick”s.

Ma kin g t h e p ro g ra m

(1) Set the POWER switch to VCR on your camcorder.

(2) Insert the tape for playback, and a “Memory Stick” for recording into your

camcorder.

(3) Press MENU, then select and decide upon VIDEO EDIT in

control button (p. 96).

with the

(4) Select and decide upon MEMORY with the control button.

(5) Select and decide upon IMAGE SIZE with the control button.

When IMAGE SIZE is set to 320 × 240, the maximum recording time is 15

seconds. However, when IMAGE SIZE is set to 160 × 112, the maximum

recording time is 60 seconds.

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

operation buttons, then pause playback.

You can fine-adjust one frame at a time with EDITSEARCH.

(7) Press MARK on the Remote Commander, or z on the control button.

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

changes to light blue.

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

operation buttons, then pause playback.

(9) Press MARK on the Remote Commander, or z on the control button.

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

mark changes to light blue.

(10) Repeat steps 6 to 9, then set the program.

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

You can set 20 programs in maximum.

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STOP

PAUSE

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DEO ED

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S T AR T

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– Dig it a l p ro g ra m e d it in g (o n “ Me m o ry St ick” s)

Era sin g t h e p ro g ra m yo u h a ve se t

Erase OUT first and then IN from of the last program.

(1) Select and decide upon UNDO with the control button.

(2) Select and decide upon EXECUTE with the control button.

The last set program mark flashes, then the setting is canceled.

To cancel erasing

Select and decide upon RETURN with the control button in step 2.

Era sin g a ll p ro g ra m s

(1) Select and decide upon VIDEO EDIT, then select and decide upon MEMORY

with the control button.

(2) Select and decide upon ERASE ALL, then select and decide upon EXECUTE

with the control button.

All the program marks flash, then the settings are canceled.

To cancel erasing all programs

Select and decide upon RETURN with the control button in step 2.

To cancel a program you have set

Press MENU.

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

Notes

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

• You cannot operate recording during the digital program editing on “Memory Stick”s.

• You cannot set IN or OUT on a blank portion of the tape.

• If there is a blank portion between IN and OUT on the tape, the total time code may

not be displayed correctly.

During making a program

If you eject the cassette, NOT READY appears on the screen. The program will be

erased.

If you set over the maximum recording time

The program mark changes to yellow, and OVER 15 SEC LIMIT appears when

IMAGE SIZE is set to 320 × 240, or OVER 60 SEC LIMIT appears when IMAGE SIZE is

set to 160 × 112. However, you can record up to the maximum recording time.

Pe rfo rm in g t h e p ro g ra m (Du b b in g a “ Me m o ry St ick” )

(1) Select and decide upon VIDEO EDIT in the menu settings, then select and

decide upon MEMORY with the control button.

(2) Select and decide upon START, then select and decide upon EXECUTE with

the control button.

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

The program mark flashes.

The SEARCH indicator appears during search, the EDITING indicator appears

during writing of data on your camcorder, and REC appears during dubbing

on the screen.

The PROGRAM indicator changes to light blue after dubbing is complete.

When the dubbing ends, your camcorder automatically stops.

To st o p d u b b in g d u rin g e d it in g

Press x using the video operation buttons.

The program you made is recorded on a “Memory Stick” up to the place where you

pressed x.

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– Dig it a l p ro g ra m e d it in g (o n “ Me m o ry St ick” s)

To e n d t h e Dig it a l p ro g ra m e d it in g fu n ct io n

Your camcorder stops when the dubbing ends. Then the display returns to VIDEO

EDIT in the menu settings.

Press MENU to end the program editing function.

NOT READY appears on the LCD screen w hen:

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

– The “Memory Stick” is not inserted.

– The write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to LOCK.

– “Memory Stick” does not have enough space to record

When “Memory Stick” does not have enough space to record

LOW MEMORY appears on the screen. However, you can record pictures up to the

time indicated.

If you set over the maximum recording time

OVER MEMORY LIMIT appears on the screen. However, you can record moving

pictures up to the maximum recording time.

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– Ph o t o sa ve

Using the search function, you can automatically take in only still images from tapes

and record them on a “Memory Stick” in sequence.

Before operation

• Insert a recorded tape into your camcorder and rewind the tape.

• Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.

(1) Set the POWER switch to VCR.

(2) Press MENU, then select and decide upon PHOTO SAVE in

control button (p. 96).

with the

PHOTO BUTTON appears on the screen.

(3) Press PHOTO deeper. The still image from the tape is recorded on a “Memory

Stick.” The number of still images copied is displayed. END is displayed when

copying is completed.

PHOTO S A V E

00 00 00

PHOTO S A V E

30 00 00

4 / 15

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8 / 15

₆₄₀STD

PHOTO

SAVING

END

[

]

[

]

END

MEMORY S E T

PHOTO S A V E

00 00 00

S T

MOV

L L S E T

S E T

N T MARK

4 / 15

₆₄₀STD

PROT EC T

PHOTO S A V E RE ADY

RE T URN

PHOTO BUTTON

[

]

[

]

[

]

PHOTO

S T AR T

END

To st o p co p yin g

Press MENU.

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 screen, and the copying stops. Insert another “Memory

Stick” and repeat the procedure from step 2.

Image size of still images

Image size is automatically set to 640 × 480.

When the access lamp is lit or flashing

Do not shake or strike your camcorder. As well do not turn the power off, eject a

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

occur.

If the 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 camcorder resumes copying from the last image recorded on the previous

“Memory Stick.”

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– Me m o ry p h o t o p la yb a ck

You can play back still images recorded on a “Memory Stick.” You can also play back

six images including moving pictures in order at a time by selecting the index screen.

Before operation

Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.

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

is set to the right (unlock) position.

(2) Press MEMORY PLAY. The last recorded image is displayed.

(3) Press MEMORY +/ – to select the desired still image. To see the previous

image, press MEMORY –. To see the next image, press MEMORY +.

PLAY

To st o p m e m o ry p h o t o p la yb a ck

Press MEMORY PLAY.

Note

You may not be able to play back images with your camcorder:

– when playing back image data modified on your computers.

– when playing back image data shot with other equipment.

Notes on the file name

• The directory number may not be displayed and only the file name may be displayed

if the structure of the directory does not conform to the DCF standard.

• “

- DIRECTORY ERROR” may appear on the screen if the structure of the

directory does not conform to the DCF standard. While this message appears, you can

play back images but cannot record them on the “Memory Stick.”

• The file name flashes on the screen if the file is corrupted or the file is unreadable.

To play back recorded images on a TV screen

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

camcorder before operation.

• When operating memory photo playback on a TV or on the LCD screen, the image

quality may appear to have deteriorated. This is not a malfunction. The image data is

as good as ever.

• Turn the audio volume of the TV down before operation, or noise (howling) may be

output from the TV speakers.

When no image is recorded on the “Memory Stick”

The message “

NO FILE” appears.

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Scre e n in d ica t o rs d u rin g st ill im a g e p la yb a ck

Image size

Image number/ Total number of recorded

images

6 / 100

MEMORY PLAY

640

100-0006

Print mark

Protect

JUL 4 2001

12:05:56 AM

Recording data/ time/ various settings

Data Directory Number, File Number

Recording data

When you press DATA CODE on the Remote Commander, you can see the recording

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

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Pla yin g b a ck six re co rd e d im a g e s a t a t im e (in d e x scre e n )

You can play back six recorded images at a time. This function is especially useful when

searching for a particular image.

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

is set to the right (unlock) position.

(2) Press MEMORY INDEX to display the index screen.

INDEX

A red B mark appears above the image that is displayed before changing to the index

screen mode.

MEMORY – : to display the previous six images

MEMORY + : to display the following six images

B mark

100-0006

6 / 100

To re t u rn t o t h e n o rm a l p la yb a ck scre e n (sin g le scre e n )

Press MEMORY +/ – to move the B mark to the image you want to display on full

screen, then press MEMORY PLAY.

Note

When displaying the index screen, the number appears above each image. This

indicates the order in which images are recorded on the “Memory Stick.” These

numbers are different from the data file names (p. 104).

Image data modified w ith your computers or shot w ith other equipment

These files may not be displayed on the index screen.

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– MPEG m o vie p la yb a ck

You can play back moving pictures recorded on a “Memory Stick.” You can also play

back six images including still images in order at a time by selecting the index screen.

Before operation

Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.

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

is set to the right (unlock) position.

(2) Press MEMORY PLAY. The last recorded image is displayed.

(3) Press MEMORY +/ – to select the desired moving pictures. To see the previous

picture, press MEMORY –. To see the next picture, press MEMORY +.

(4) Press MPEG N X to start playback.

PLAY

MPEG

ZOOM

To st o p MPEG m o vie p la yb a ck

Press MEMORY PLAY.

Note

You may not be able to play back images with your camcorder:

– when playing back image data modified on your computers.

– when playing back image data shot with other equipment.

To play back recorded images on a TV screen

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

camcorder before operation.

• Turn the audio volume of the TV down before operation, or noise (howling) may be

output from the TV speakers.

When no image is recorded on the “Memory Stick”

The message “

NO FILE” appears.

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Scre e n in d ica t o rs d u rin g m o vin g p ict u re p la yb a ck

Image size

Picture number/ Total number of recorded

pictures

2 / 20

320

MOV 00001

MEMORY P L A Y

0 12

Memory playback

Protect

–––

JUL 4 2001

12:05:56 AM

Recording date/ time.

(Various settings are displayed as “– – –”.)

Data directory number/ File number

Recording date/time

To display the recording date/ time, press DATA CODE on the Remote Commander

during playback.

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You can view data recorded on the “Memory Stick” using your computer.

Note

Data recorded on the “Memory Stick” is stored in the following formats. Make sure that

applications that support these file formats are installed on your computer.

– Still images:

JPEG format

– Moving images/ audio:MPEG format

Re co m m e n d e d co m p u t e r e n viro n m e n t

Recommended Window s environment

OS: Microsoft Windows 98, Windows 98SE, Windows Me or Windows 2000

Professional standard installation is required.

However, operation is not assured if the above environment is upgraded OS.

CPU: MMX Pentium 200 MHz or faster

The USB connector must be provided as standard.

An application such as RealPlayer or Windows Media Player capable of playing back

MPEG picture must be installed (to play back moving pictures).

Recommended Macintosh environment

Macintosh computer with the Mac OS 8.5.1/ 8.6/ 9.0/ 9.1 or Mac OS X standard

installation

However, note that the update to Mac OS 9.0/ 9.1 should be used for the following

models.

• iMac with the Mac OS 8.6 standard installation and a slot loading type CD-ROM drive

• iBook or Power Mac G4 with the Mac OS 8.6 standard installation

The USB connector must be provided as standard.

QuickTime 3.0 or newer must be installed (to play back moving pictures).

Notes

• Operations are not guaranteed for either the Windows or Macintosh environment if

you connect two or more USB equipment to a single computer at the same time, or

when using a hub.

• Depending on the type of USB equipment that is used simultaneously, some

equipment may not operate.

• Operations are not guaranteed for all the recommended computer environments

mentioned above.

• All other product names mentioned herein may be the trademarks or registered

trademarks of their respective companies. Furthermore, “™” and “®” are not

mentioned in each case in this manual.

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In st a llin g t h e USB d rive r

Before connecting your camcorder to your computer, install the USB driver to the

computer. The USB driver is contained together with application software for viewing

images on a CD-ROM which is supplied with your camcorder.

Do not connect the USB cable to your computer before installation of the USB driver is

completed.

Exa m p le : Fo r Win d o w s 98/98SE/Me , Win d o w s 2000 u se rs

(1) Turn on the power of your computer and allow Windows to load.

(2) Insert the supplied CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive of your computer. The

application software screen appears.

(3) Set the cursor on “USB Driver Installation for Windows 98/ 98SE/ Me and

Windows 2000” and click. USB driver installation starts.

(4) Follow the on-screen messages to install the USB driver.

(5) Connect the (USB) jack on your camcorder with the USB connector on your

computer using the supplied USB cable.

(6) Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder, connect the AC power adaptor

and set the POWER switch to MEMORY.

USB MODE appears on the LCD screen of your camcorder. Your computer

recognizes the camcorder, and the Windows Add Hardware Wizard starts.

(7) Follow the on-screen messages to have the Add Hardware Wizard recognize

the hardware. The Add Hardware Wizard starts twice because two different

USB drivers are installed. Be sure to allow the installation to complete without

interrupting it.

(USB) jack

USB connector

USB cable

Push into the end

Notes

• You cannot install the USB driver if a “Memory Stick” is not in your camcorder.

Be sure to insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder before installing the USB

driver.

• The USB driver has been registered incorrectly as your computer was connected to

your camcorder before installation of the USB driver was completed. Re-install the

USB driver following the procedure on page 143.

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Im a g e d a t a ca n n o t b e t ra n sfe rre d b y t h e USB co n n e ct io n

The USB driver has been registered incorrectly as your computer was connected to your

camcorder before installation of the USB driver was completed. Perform the following

procedure to correctly install the USB driver.

St e p 1 Un in st a ll t h e in co rre ct USB d rive r

1 Turn on the power and allow Windows to load.

2 Connect the USB jack on your computer to the (USB) jack on your camcorder

using the USB cable supplied with your camcorder.

3 Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder, connect the AC power adaptor,

and set the POWER switch to MEMORY.

4 Open your computer’s “Device Manager”.

Windows 2000 Professional:

Open “My Computer” t “Control Panel” t “Hardware” tab, and click the

“Device Manager” button.

Other OS:

Select “My Computer” t “Control Panel” t “System”, and click “Device

Manager”.

5 Select “Other devices”.

Select the device prefixed with the “?” mark and delete.

Ex: (?)Sony Handycam

6 Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG), and then disconnect the USB cable.

7 Restart your computer.

St e p 2 In st a ll t h e USB d rive r o n t h e CD-ROM

Perform the entire procedure listed in “Installing the USB Driver” on the page 142.

Exa m p le : Fo r Ma c OS 8.5.1/8.6/9.0 u se rs

(1) Turn on the power of your computer and allow the Mac OS to load.

(2) Insert the supplied CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive of your computer.

(3) Double-click the CD-ROM drive icon to open the window.

(4) Double-click the icon of the hard disk containing the OS to open the window.

(5) Move the following two files from the window opened in step 3 to the System

Folder icon in the window opened in step 4 (drag and drop).

• Sony Camcorder USB Driver

• Sony Camcorder USB Shim

(6) When “Put these items into the Extensions folder?” appears, click OK.

(7) Restart your computer.

For Mac OS 9.1/Mac OS X

The USB driver need not be installed. Your Mac is automatically recognized as a driver

just by connecting your Mac using the USB cable.

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Vie w in g im a g e s

Fo r Win d o w s u se rs

(1) Turn on the power of your computer and allow Windows to load.

(2) Connect one end of USB cable to the (USB) jack on the camcorder and the

other end to the USB connector on your computer.

(3) Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder, and connect the AC power

adaptor to your camcorder and then to a wall outlet.

(4) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY.

USB MODE appears on the screen of the camcorder.

(5) Open “My Computer” on Windows and double click the newly recognized

drive (Example: “Removable Disk (E:)”).

The folders inside the “Memory Stick” are displayed.

(6) Select and double-click the desired image file from the folder.

For the detailed folder and file name, see ”Image file storage destinations and

image files” (p. 146).

(USB) jack

USB connector

USB cable

Push into the end

Desired file type

Still image

Double-click in this order

“Dcim” folder t “100msdcf” folder

“Mssony” folder t “Moml0001” folder t Image file*

Image file

Moving picture*

* Copying a file to the hard disk of your computer before viewing it is recommended. If

you play back the file directly from the “Memory Stick,” the image and sound may

break off.

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Fo r Win d o w s 2000 Pro fe ssio n a l/Me u se rs

To unplug the USB cable or eject the “Memory Stick”, follow the procedure below.

(1) Move the cursor to the “Unplug or Eject Hardware” icon on the Task Tray and

click to cancel the applicable drive.

(2) A message to remove the device from the system appears, then unplug the

USB cable or eject the “Memory Stick.”

Fo r Ma cin t o sh u se rs

To unplug the USB cable or eject the “Memory Stick”, follow the procedure below.

(1) Quit application programs opened.

Make sure that the access lamp of the hard disk is not lit.

(2) Drag and drop the “Memory Stick” icon to the Trash or select Eject under the

Special menu.

(3) Unplug the USB cable or eject the “Memory Stick.”

For Mac OS X users

Unplug the USB cable or eject the “Memory Stick” after shutting down your computer.

No t e s o n u sin g yo u r co m p u t e r

“ Me m o ry St ick”

• “Memory Stick” operations on your camcorder cannot be assured if a “Memory Stick”

formatted on your computer is used on your camcorder, or if the “Memory Stick” in

your camcorder was formatted from your computer when the USB cable was

connected.

• Do not optimize the “Memory Stick” on a Windows machine. This will shorten the

“Memory Stick” life.

• Do not compress the data on the “Memory Stick.” Compressed files cannot be played

back on your camcorder.

So ft w a re

• Depending on your application software, the file size may increase when you open a

still image file.

• When you load an image modified using a retouch software from your computer to

the camcorder or when you directly modify the image on the camcorder, the image

format will differ so a file error indicator may appear and you may be unable to open

the file.

Co m m u n ica t io n s w it h yo u r co m p u t e r

Communications between your camcorder and your computer may not recover after

recovering from Suspend, Resume, or Sleep.

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Im a g e file st o ra g e d e st in a t io n s a n d im a g e file s

Image files recorded with your camcorder are grouped in folders by recording mode.

The meanings of the file names are as follows. ssss stands for any number within

the range from 0001 to 9999.

Fo r Win d o w s Me u se rs

(Th e d rive re co g n izin g t h e ca m e ra is [E:].)

Folder containing still image data

Folder containing moving picture data

Folder

100msdcf

Moml0001

File

Meaning

DSC0ssss.JPG

MOV0ssss.MPG

Still image file

Moving picture file

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Co p yin g t h e im a g e re co rd e d o n “ Me m o ry

St ick” s t o t a p e s

You can copy images recorded on “Memory Stick” and record them to a tape.

Before operation

• Insert a tape for recording into your camcorder.

• Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.

(1) Set the POWER switch to VCR.

(2) Using the video control buttons, search a point where you want to record the

desired images. Set the tape to playback pause.

(3) Press z REC and the button on its right simultaneously on your camcorder.

The tape is set to the recording pause mode.

(4) Press MEMORY PLAY. The last recorded image is displayed.

(5) Press MEMORY +/ – to select the desired image. To see the previous image,

press MEMORY –. To see the next, press MEMORY +.

(6) Press X to start recording and press X again to stop.

z appears on the screen during recording.

(7) If you have more to copy, repeat steps 5 and 6.

PLAY

REC

To st o p co p yin g in t h e m id d le

Press x.

During copying

You cannot operate the following buttons:

– MEMORY PLAY

– MEMORY INDEX

– MEMORY DELETE

– MEMORY +/ –

– MEMORY MIX

Note on the index screen

You cannot record the index screen.

If you press EDITSEARCH during pause mode

Memory playback stops.

Image data modified w ith your computers or shot w ith other equipment

You may not be able to copy them with your camcorder.

If you press DISPLAY in during recording or in recording standby mode

You can see memory playback and the file name indicators in addition to the indicators

pertinent to tapes, such as the time code indicator.

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En la rg in g st ill im a g e s re co rd e d o n

“ Me m o ry St ick” s – Me m o ry PB ZOOM

You can enlarge still images recorded on a “Memory Stick.” You can select and view the

desired part from the enlarged still image. Also you can copy the desired part of the

enlarged still image to tapes or “Memory Stick”s.

Before operation

Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.

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

is set to the right (unlock) position.

(2) In the memory playback mode, press PB ZOOM on your camcorder.

The center of the image is enlarged to twice its size.

(3) Press the control button to move the image.

The image moves in the same direction as the control button.

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

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

W : Decreases the zoom ratio.

T : Increases the zoom ratio.

MPEG

ZOOM

PB ZOOM

× 5.0

To ca n ce l t h e PB ZOOM fu n ct io n

Press PB ZOOM.

In the PB ZOOM mode

The digital effect function does not work.

The PB ZOOM function is canceled w hen the follow ing buttons are pressed:

– MENU

– MEMORY PLAY

– MEMORY INDEX

– MEMORY +/ –

Moving pictures recorded on “Memory Stick”s

The PB ZOOM function does not work.

To record an image processed by PB ZOOM on “Memory Stick”s

Press the PHOTO button to record the image processed by PB ZOOM. (The image size

becomes 640 × 480)

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Pla yin g b a ck im a g e s in a co n t in u o u s lo o p

– SLIDE SHOW

You can automatically play back images in sequence. This function is useful especially

when checking recorded images or during a presentation.

Before operation

Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.

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

the right (unlock) position.

(2) Press MENU, then select and decide upon SLIDE SHOW in

with the

control button (p. 96).

(3) Press MEMORY PLAY. Your camcorder plays back the images recorded on a

“Memory Stick” in sequence.

PLAY

MEMORY S E T

S T L L S E T

MOV S E T

PR N T MARK

PROT EC T

S L DE SHO

DE L E T E A L L

FORMA T

RE T URN

S L

DE SHO

1 / 100

640

100 - 0001

RE ADY

[

]

END

[

] :

P L A Y S T AR T

[

] :

MENU END

To st o p t h e slid e sh o w

Press MENU.

To p a u se d u rin g a slid e sh o w

Press MEMORY PLAY.

To st a rt t h e slid e sh o w fro m a p a rt icu la r im a g e

Select the desired image using MEMORY +/ – buttons before step 2.

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 or VCR. Make sure that the LOCK switch

is set to the right (unlock) position.

(2) Play back the image you want to protect.

(3) Press MENU, then select and decide upon PROTECT in

button (p. 96).

with the control

(4) Select and decide upon ON with the control button.

(5) Press MENU to make the menu display disappear. The “-” mark is

displayed beside the data file name of the selected image.

MEMORY S E T

S T L L S E T

MOV S E T

PR N T MARK

PROT EC T

S L DE SHO

DE L E T E A L L

FORMA T

RE T URN

MEMORY S E T

S T L L S E T

MOV S E T

PR N T MARK

PROT EC T

S L DE SHOW

DE L E T E A L L

FORMA T

RE T URN

10 / 12

OF F

[

]

[

]

END

MEMORY S E T

S T L L S E T

MOV S E T

PR N T MARK

PROT EC T

S L DE SHO

10 / 12

MEMORY S E T

S T L L S E T

MOV S E T

PR N T MARK

PROT EC T

S L DE SHOW

10 / 12

OF F

DE L E T E A L L

FORMA T

DE L E T E A L L

FORMA T

RE T URN

[

]

[

]

END

To ca n ce l im a g e p ro t e ct io n

Select and decide upon OFF with the control button in step 4.

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.” You can delete all images or selected

images.

De le t in g se le ct e d im a g e s

Before operation

Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.

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

is set to the right (unlock) position.

(2) Playback the image to delete.

(3) Press MEMORY DELETE. “DELETE?” appears on the screen.

(4) Press MEMORY DELETE again. The selected image is deleted.

DE L E T E

100 - 0010

89 / 100

640

DELETE?

DELETE

[

]

[ – ]

DE L E T E

DE L

CANCE L

To ca n ce l d e le t in g a n im a g e

Press MEMORY – in step 4.

To d e le t e a n im a g e d isp la ye d o n t h e in d e x scre e n

Press MEMORY +/ – to move the B indicator to the desired image you want to delete

and follow steps 3 and 4.

Notes

• To delete a protected image, first cancel image protection.

• Once you delete an image, you cannot restore it. Check the images to delete carefully

before deleting them.

If the w rite-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to LOCK

You cannot delete images.

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De le t in g 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. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to

the right (unlock) position.

(2) Press MENU, then select and decide upon DELETE ALL in

with the control

button (p. 96).

(3) Select and decide upon OK with the control button. OK changes to EXECUTE.

(4) Select and decide upon EXECUTE with the control button. DELETING flashes

on the screen. When all the unprotected images are deleted, COMPLETE is

displayed.

MEMORY S E T

S T L L S E T

MOV S E T

PR N T MARK

PROT EC T

S L DE SHO

DE L E T E A L L RE ADY

FORMA T

RE T URN

MEMORY S E T

S T L L S E T

MOV S E T

PR N T MARK

PROT EC T

S L DE SHO

DE L E T E A L L RE T URN

FORMA T

RE T URN

[

]

[

]

END

MEMORY S E T

S T L L S E T

MOV S E T

PR N T MARK

PROT EC T

S L DE SHO

DE L E T E A L L RE T URN

MEMORY S E T

S T L L S E T

MOV S E T

PR N T MARK

PROT EC T

S L DE SHO

DE L E T E A L L RE T URN

FORMA T

RE T URN

FORMA T

RE T URN

E X ECU T E

[

]

[

]

END

MEMORY S E T

S T L L S E T

MOV S E T

PR N T MARK

PROT EC T

S L DE SHO

MEMORY S E T

S T L L S E T

MOV S E T

PR N T MARK

PROT EC T

S L DE SHOW

DE L E T E A L L DE L E T

FORMA T

DE L E T E A L L COMP L E T E

FORMA T

RE T URN

[

]

[

]

END

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 and decide upon RETURN with the control button in step 3.

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 by putting marks. This function is

useful for printing out still images later.

Your camcorder conforms with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standard for

specifying the still images to print out.

Before operation

Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.

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

is set to the right (unlock) position.

(2) Playback the still image you want to write a print mark on.

(3) Press MENU, then select and decide upon PRINT MARK in

control button (p. 96).

with the

(4) Select and decide upon ON with the control button.

(5) Press MENU to make the menu display disappear. The print mark

displayed beside the data file name of the image.

MEMORY S E T

S T L L S E T

MOV S E T

PR N T MARK OF F

PROT EC T

S L DE SHO

DE L E T E A L L

FORMA T

RE T URN

MEMORY S E T

S T L L S E T

MOV S E T

PR N T MARK ON

PROT EC T OF F

S L DE SHO

DE L E T E A L L

FORMA T

RE T URN

10 / 12

[

]

[

]

END

MEMORY S E T

S T L L S E T

MOV S E T

PR N T MARK ON

PROT EC T OF F

S L DE SHO

10 / 12

MEMORY S E T

S T L L S E T

MOV S E T

PR N T MARK ON

PROT EC T

S L DE SHO

10 / 12

DE L E T E A L L

FORMA T

DE L E T E A L L

FORMA T

RE T URN

[

]

[

]

END

To ca n ce l w rit in g p rin t m a rks

Select and decide upon OFF with the control button in step 4.

If the w rite-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to LOCK

You cannot write print marks on still images.

Moving pictures

You cannot write print marks on moving pictures.

While the file name is flashing

You cannot write a print mark on the still image.

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Usin g t h e o p t io n a l p rin t e r

You can use the optional printer on your camcorder to print images on the print paper.

For details, refer to the operating instructions of the printer.

There are various ways of printing still images. The following, however, describes how

to print by selecting

in the menu on your camcorder.

Before operation

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

• Connect the optional printer to your camcorder as illustrated.

9PIC PRINT

DATE/TIME

PR I N T S E T

9 P I C PR I N T

DA T E I ME

RE T URN

Printer

DATE

9 P I C PR I N T RE T URN

DA T E

I ME

S AME

MU L T

OF F

DA T E

DA Y & T I ME

RE T URN

MARK ED

[

] :

[

] :

MENU END

END

You can print nine still images on the 9-split print paper. Select the desired mode in the

menu settings.

SAME PICS

MULTI PICS or *MARKED PICS

* Nine still images with print marks are printed together.

You can make prints with the recording date and/ or recording time. Select the desired

mode in the menu settings.

DATE

DAY & TIME

4 12 00A M

JUL

2 0 0 1

Images recorded in multi screen mode

You cannot print images recorded in multi screen mode on sticker type print paper.

Moving pictures recorded on “Memory Stick”

You cannot print moving pictures.

When “Memory Stick” has no files

“

NO STILL IMAGE FILE” appears on the screen.

When there are no files w ith a PRINT MARK

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“

NO PRINT MARK” appears on the screen.

— Usin g t h e Ne t w o rk fu n ct io n —

Acce ssin g t h e n e t w o rk

– DCR-PC120BT o n ly

You can access the Internet using a Bluetooth equipped device that is complied to the

camcorder. Once the access is made, you can view a Web page, send/ receive your e-

mail, etc. This section described only how to open the Network Menu.

(1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY.

(2) Press NETWORK.

(Bluetooth) lamp flashes and Network Menu appears.

For the details, refer to the Network Function Operating Instructions supplied with

your camcorder.

POWER

LOCK

NETWORK

BROWSER MENU

(Bluetooth) lamp

On trademarks

• The BLUETOOTH trademarks are owned by their proprietor and used by Sony

Corporation under license.

• All other product names mentioned herein may be the trademarks or registered

trademarks of their respective companies. Furthermore, “™” and “®” are not

mentioned in each case in this manual.

Note

Make sure that your camcorder is in the standby mode with the POWER switch set to

MEMORY.

During using the netw ork function

You cannot use the optional printer.

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— Tro u b le sh o o t in g —

Typ e s o f t ro u b le a n d t h e ir so lu t io n s

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

troubleshoot the problem. If the problem persists, disconnect the power source and

contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. If “C:ss:ss”

appears on the screen, the self-diagnosis display function has worked. See page 162.

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 not set to CAMERA.

c Set it to CAMERA (p. 20).

• The tape has run out.

c Rewind the tape or insert a new one (p. 19, 33).

• The write-protect tab is set to expose the red mark.

c Use a new tape or slide the tab (p. 19).

• The tape is stuck to the drum (moisture condensation).

c Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at

least one hour to acclimatize (p. 172).

The power goes off.

• While being operated in CAMERA mode, your camcorder

has been in the standby mode for more than five minutes.

c Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) and then to

CAMERA.

• The battery pack is dead or nearly dead.

c Install a charged battery pack.

The image on the viewfinder screen

is not clear.

• Viewfinder is not extended to the end.

c Pull out the viewfinder (p. 23).

• The viewfinder lens is not adjusted.

c Adjust the viewfinder lens (p. 23).

The SteadyShot function does not

work.

• STEADYSHOT is set to OFF in the menu settings.

c Set it to ON (p. 96).

The autofocusing function does not

work.

• The setting is the manual focus mode.

c Set FOCUS to the auto focus mode (p. 53).

• Shooting conditions are not suitable for autofocus.

c Adjust to focus manually (p. 53).

The picture does not appear in the

viewfinder.

• The LCD panel is open.

c Close the LCD panel (p. 22).

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 on the

screen.

• Slow shutter, low lux of PROGRAM AE or Super

NightShot mode is activated. This is not a malfunction.

An unknown picture is displayed on

the screen.

• If 10 minutes elapse after you set the POWER switch to

CAMERA or DEMO MODE is set to ON in the menu

settings without a cassette inserted, your camcorder

automatically starts the demonstration.

c Insert a cassette and the demonstration stops.

You can also cancel DEMO MODE (p. 102).

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Typ e s o f t ro u b le a n d t h e ir so lu t io n s

Symptom

Cause and/or Corrective Actions

The picture is recorded in incorrect or • NIGHTSHOT is set to ON.

unnatural colors.

c Set it to OFF (p. 27).

The picture appears too bright, and

the subject does not appear on the

screen.

• NIGHTSHOT is set to ON in a bright place.

c Set it to OFF (p. 27).

• The backlight function is active.

c Set it off (p. 27).

The click of the shutter does not

sound.

• BEEP is set to OFF in the menu settings.

c Set it to MELODY or NORMAL (p. 96).

Black bands appear when you

record TV or computer screen.

• Set the STEADYSHOT in the menu settings to OFF

(p. 96).

An external flash (optional) does not

work.

• The power of the external flash is off or the power source

is not installed.

c Turn on the external flash or install the power source.

• Two or more external flashes (optional) are attached.

c Only one external flash (optional) can be attached.

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 POWER switch is not set to VCR.

c Set it to VCR (p. 31).

The playback button does not work.

• The tape has run out.

c Rewind the tape (p. 31).

There are horizontal lines on the

picture or the playback picture is not

clear or does not appear.

• The video head may be dirty.

c Clean the heads using the cleaning cassette (optional)

(p. 173).

No sound or only a low sound is

heard when playing back a tape.

• The stereo tape is played back with HiFi SOUND set to 2

in the menu settings.

c Set it to STEREO (p. 96).

• The volume is turned to minimum.

c Turn up the volume (p. 31).

• AUDIO MIX is set to ST2 in the menu settings.

c Adjust AUDIO MIX (p. 96).

Displaying the recorded date, date

search function does not work.

• The tape has no cassette memory.

c Use a tape with cassette memory (p. 63).

• CM SEARCH is set to OFF in the menu settings.

c Set it to ON (p. 96).

• The tape has a blank portion in the recorded portion

(p. 64).

The title search function does not

work.

• The tape has no cassette memory.

c Use a tape with cassette memory (p. 62).

• CM SEARCH is set to OFF in the menu settings.

c Set it to ON (p. 96).

• There is no title in the tape.

c Superimpose the titles (p. 90).

• The tape has a blank portion in the recorded portion

(p. 62).

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 (p. 96).

The title is not displayed.

• TITLE DSPL is set to OFF in the menu settings.

c Set it to ON (p. 96).

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Typ e s o f t ro u b le a n d t h e ir so lu t io n s

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 power does not turn on.

• The battery pack is not installed, or is dead or nearly dead.

c Install a charged battery pack (p. 12, 13).

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

c Connect the AC power adaptor to a wall outlet (p. 15).

The end search function does not

work.

• The tape was ejected after recording when using a tape

without cassette memory (p. 30).

• You have not recorded on the new cassette yet (p. 30).

The end search function does not

work correctly.

• The tape has a blank portion in the beginning or middle

(p. 30).

The battery pack is quickly

discharged.

• The operating temperature is too low.

• The battery pack is not fully charged.

c Charge the battery pack fully again (p. 13).

• The battery pack is completely dead, and cannot be

recharged.

c Replace with a new battery pack (p. 12).

The battery remaining indicator does

not indicate the correct time.

• You have used the battery pack in an extremely hot or

cold environment for a long time.

• The battery pack is completely dead, and cannot be

recharged.

c Replace with a new battery pack (p. 12).

• The battery is not fully charged.

c Install a charged battery pack (p. 12, 13).

• A deviation has occurred in the remaining battery time.

c Charge the battery pack fully again so that the indication

on the battery remaining indicator is correct (p. 13).

The power goes off although the

battery remaining indicator indicates

that the battery pack has enough

power to operate.

• A deviation has occurred in the remaining battery time.

c Charge the battery pack fully again so that the indication

on the battery remaining indicator is correct (p. 13).

The cassette cannot be removed from

the holder.

• The power source is disconnected.

c Connect it firmly (p. 12, 15).

• The battery is dead.

c Use a charged battery pack (p. 12, 13).

The % and Z indicators flash and no

functions except for cassette ejection

work.

• Moisture condensation has occurred.

c Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at

least one hour to acclimatize (p. 172).

indicator does not appear when

• The gold-plated connector of the tape is dirty or dusty.

using a tape with cassette memory.

c Clean the gold-plated connector (p. 166).

Remaining tape indicator is not

displayed.

• The q REMAIN is set to AUTO in the menu settings.

c Set it to ON to always display the remaining tape

indicator (p. 96).

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Typ e s o f t ro u b le a n d t h e ir so lu t io n s

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 POWER switch is not set to MEMORY.

c Set it to MEMORY (p. 112).

The “Memory Stick” does not

function.

• The “Memory Stick” is not inserted.

c Insert a “Memory Stick” (p. 106).

• The “Memory Stick” has already been recorded to its full

capacity.

Recording does not function.

c Delete unnecessary images and record again (p. 151).

• The “Memory Stick” formatted incorrectly is inserted.

c Format the “Memory Stick” or use another “Memory

Stick” (p. 100, 106).

• The write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to

LOCK.

c Release the lock (p. 104).

• The image is protected.

The image cannot be deleted.

c Cancel image protection (p. 150).

• The write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to

LOCK.

c Release the lock (p. 104).

• The write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to

LOCK.

You cannot format the “Memory

Stick”.

c Release the lock (p. 104).

• The write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to

LOCK.

Deleting all the images cannot be

carried out.

c Release the lock (p. 104).

• The write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to

LOCK.

You cannot protect the image.

c Release the lock (p. 104).

• The image to protect is not be played back.

c Press MEMORY PLAY to play back the image (p. 136).

• The write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to

LOCK.

You cannot write a print mark on

the still image.

c Release the lock (p. 104).

• The image to write a print mark is not be played back.

c Press MEMORY PLAY to play back the image (p. 136).

• You are trying to write a print mark on a moving picture.

c Print marks cannot be written on a moving picture.

• The write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to

LOCK.

The photo save function does not

work.

c Release the lock (p. 104).

• You may not be able to playback images in actual size

when you try to play back images recorded by other

equipment. This is not a malfunction.

You cannot playback images in

actual size.

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Typ e s o f t ro u b le a n d t h e ir so lu t io n s

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. 90).

• The cassette memory is full.

c Erase unnecessary titles (p. 92).

• The tape is set to prevent accidental erasure.

c Slide the write-protect tab so that red portion is not

visible (p. 19).

• The tape has a blank portion in the recorded portion.

c Superimpose the title to the recorded position (p. 91).

The cassette label is not recorded.

• The tape has no cassette memory.

c Use a tape with cassette memory (p. 94).

• The cassette memory is full.

c Erase unnecessary data (p. 92).

• The tape is set to prevent accidental erasure.

c Slide the write-protect tab so that red portion is not

visible (p. 19).

Digital program editing to a tape

does not function.

• The input selector on the VCR is not set correctly.

c Check the connection and set the input selector on the

VCR again (p. 69)

• The camcorder is connected to DV equipment of other

than Sony using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable).

c Set it to IR (p. 70).

• Setting program on a blank portion of the tape is

attempted.

c Set the program again on a recorded portion (p. 78).

• The camcorder and the VCR are not synchronized.

c Adjust the synchronization (p. 75).

• The IR SETUP code is incorrect.

c Set the correct code (p. 71).

Digital program editing to a

“Memory Stick” does not function.

• Setting program on a blank portion of the tape is

attempted.

c Set the program again on a recorded portion (p. 133).

The Remote Commander supplied

with your camcorder does not work.

• COMMANDER is set to OFF in the menu settings.

c Set it to ON (p. 96).

• 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. 185).

• The batteries are dead.

c Insert new ones (p. 185).

The picture from a TV or VCR does

not appear even when your

camcorder is connected to output on

the TV or VCR.

• DISPLAY is set to V-OUT/ LCD in the menu settings.

c Set it to LCD (p. 96).

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Symptom

Cause and/or Corrective Actions

• Moisture condensation has occurred.

c Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at

least one hour to acclimatize (p. 172).

The melody or beep sounds for

five seconds.

• Some troubles have occurred in your camcorder.

c Remove the cassette and insert it again, then operate

your camcorder.

• Disconnect the power cord of the AC power adaptor or

remove the battery, then reconnect it in about one minute.

Turn the power on. If the functions still do not work, press

the RESET button using a sharp-pointed object (If you

press the RESET button, all the settings including the date

and time return to the default.) (p. 182).

No function works though the

power is on.

• This is because some functions use a linear mechanism.

Your camcorder is not a malfunction.

When you set the POWER switch to

VCR or OFF (CHG), if you move

your camcorder, you may hear a

clatter sound from inside your

camcorder.

• Charge is completed.

• The battery pack is not properly installed.

c Install it properly (p. 12).

While charging the battery pack, the

CHG lamp does not light up.

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

You cannot charge the battery pack.

c Set it to OFF (CHG) (p. 13).

While charging the battery pack, the

CHG lamp flashes.

• The battery pack is not properly installed.

c Install it properly (p. 12).

• Something is wrong with the battery pack.

c Please contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony

service facility.

• The USB cable was connected before installation of the

USB driver was completed.

Image data cannot be transferred by

the USB connection.

c Uninstall the incorrect USB driver and re-install the USB

driver (p. 143).

The cassette cannot be removed

even if the cassette lid is open.

• Moisture has started to condense in your camcorder

(p. 172).

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Se lf-d ia g n o sis d isp la y

Your camcorder has a self-diagnosis display

function.

LCD scre e n o r Vie w fin d e r

This function displays the current condition of

your camcorder as a 5-digit code (a combination of

a letter and figures) on the screen. If a 5-digit code

is displayed, check the following code chart. The

last 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 or local

authorized Sony service facility.

Five-digit display

Cause and/or Corrective Actions

• You are using a battery pack that is not an

C:04:ss

“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack.

c Use an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (p. 15, 167).

C:21:ss

• Moisture condensation has occurred.

c Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at

least one hour to acclimatize (p. 172).

C:22:ss

• The video heads are dirty.

c Clean the heads using the cleaning cassette (optional)

(p. 173).

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 power adaptor or

remove the battery pack. After reconnecting the power

source, operate your camcorder.

E:61:ss

E:62:ss

E:91:ss

• A malfunction that you cannot service has occurred.

c Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony

service facility and inform them of the 5-digit code

(example: E:61:10).

If you are unable to rectify the problem even if you try corrective actions a few times,

contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.

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Wa rn in g in d ica t o rs a n d m e ssa g e s

If indicators and messages appear on the screen, check the following:

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

Wa rn in g in d ica t o rs

100–0001

C:21:00

100-0001 Warning indicator as to file

Warning indicator as to “Memory Stick”

Slow flashing:

formatting*

• The file is corrupted.

Fast flashing:

• The file is unreadable.

• “Memory Stick” is not formatted correctly

• You are trying to carry out MEMORY MIX

function on moving picture (p. 121).

(p. 100).

• The “Memory Stick” data is corrupted

(p. 104).

C:21:00 Self-diagnosis display (p. 162).

Q Warning indicator as to tape

Slow flashing:

• The tape is near the end.

• No tape is inserted.*

E The battery is dead or nearly dead

Slow flashing:

• The battery is nearly dead.

Depending on the operating conditions,

environment and battery condition, the E

indicator may flash, even if there are

approximately five to 10 minutes remaining.

• The write-protect tab on the cassette is out

(red) (p. 19).*

Fast flashing:

• The tape has run out.*

Fast flashing:

• The battery is dead (p. 13).

Z You need to eject the cassette*

Slow flashing:

% Moisture condensation has occurred*

Fast flashing:

• The write-protect tab on the cassette is out

(red) (p. 19).

• Eject the cassette, turn off your camcorder,

and leave it for about one hour with the

cassette compartment open (p. 172).

Fast flashing:

• Moisture condensation has occurred (p. 172).

• The tape has run out.

• The self-diagnosis display function is

activated (p. 162).

Warning indicator as to cassette

memory*

Slow flashing:

• No tape with cassette memory is inserted

(p. 165).

- The image is protected*

Slow flashing:

• The image is protected (p. 150).

Warning indicator as to “Memory

Stick”*

Slow flashing:

Warning indicator as to the flash

Slow flashing:

• During charging

• No “Memory Stick” is inserted.

Fast flashing:

• The self-diagnosis display function is

activated (p. 162).*

• There is something wrong with the built-in

flash or the external flash (optional).

Fast flashing:

• The “Memory Stick” is not readable with

your camcorder (p. 104).

• The image cannot be recorded on “Memory

Stick” (p. 118).

* You hear the melody or beep sound.

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Wa rn in g m e ssa g e s

• CLOCK SET

Set the date and time (p. 16).

Use an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (p. 15).

• FOR “InfoLITHIUM”

BATTERY ONLY

•

CLEANING CASSETTE** The video heads are dirty (p. 173).

FULL

16BIT

The tape cassette memory is full.*

AUDIO MODE is set to 16BIT (p. 102).* You cannot

dub new sound.

•

REC MODE

TAPE

REC MODE is set to LP (p. 102).* You cannot dub

new sound.

There is no recorded portion on the tape.* You cannot

dub new sound.

“i.LINK” CABLE

i.LINK cable is connected (p. 89).* You cannot dub

new sound.

•

FULL

The “Memory Stick” is full (p. 114).*

The write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to

LOCK (p. 104).*

•

NO FILE

No still image is recorded on the “Memory Stick”

(p. 136).*

•

NO MEMORY STICK

AUDIO ERROR

No “Memory Stick” is inserted.*

You are trying to record an image with sound that

cannot be recorded by your camcorder on “Memory

Stick” (p. 129).*

•

MEMORY STICK ERROR

FORMAT ERROR

The “Memory Stick” data is corrupted (p. 106).*

The “Memory Stick” is not recognized. Check the

format (p. 100).*

•

- DIRECTORY ERROR

There are more than two same directories (p. 136).*

• COPY INHIBIT

The tape contains copyright control signals for

• Q Z TAPE END

The tape has reached the end of the tape.*

Insert a cassette tape.*

• Q NO TAPE

•

NO PRINT MARK

You selected MARKED in 9PIC PRINT in the menu

settings using a “Memory Stick” contains no image

with a print mark. (p. 154)*

•

NO STILL IMAGE FILE

You selected MULTI in 9PIC PRINT in the menu

settings using a “Memory Stick” contains no still

image. (p. 154)*

• DELETING

You have pressed PHOTO during deleting all images

on “Memory Stick.”*

• FORMATTING

You have pressed PHOTO during formatting a

“Memory Stick.”*

•

NOW CHARGING

Charging an external flash (optional) does not work

correctly.*

* You hear the melody or beep sound.

**The x indicator and “

another on the screen.

CLEANING CASSETTE” message appear one after

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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,

mini DV cassette only*. You cannot use any other 8 mm,

VHS,

VHSC,

S-VHS,

S-VHSC,

Betamax,

ED Betamax or

DV cassette.

* There are two types of mini DV cassettes: with cassette memory and without cassette

memory. Tapes with cassette memory have (Cassette Memory) mark.

We recommend that you use the tape with cassette memory.

The IC memory is mounted on this type of cassette. Your camcorder can read and

write data such as dates of recording or titles, etc. to this memory.

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

properly. Not to make any blank portion on the tape, operate the followings.

Press END SEARCH to go to the end of the recorded portion before you begin the

next recording if you operate the followings:

– you have ejected the cassette while recording.

– you have played back the tape in the VCR.

– you have used the edit search function.

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.

The same result may occur 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.

mark on the cassette

The memory capacity of tapes marked with

is 4KB. Your camcorder can

accommodate tapes having a memory capacity of up to 16KB. 16KB tape is marked with

This is the mini DV mark.

This is the Cassette Memory mark.

These are trademarks.

Co p yrig h t sig n a l

Wh e n yo u p la y b a ck

Using any other video camera recorder, you cannot record on tape that has recorded a

your camcorder.

Wh e n yo u re co rd

You cannot record software on your camcorder that contains copyright control signals

for copyright protection of software.

“COPY INHIBIT” appears on the 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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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 screen.

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. 96).

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 ca sse t t e

Wh e n a ffixin g a la b e l o n t h e 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 ca sse t t e

Rewind the tape to the beginning, put the cassette in its case, and store it in an upright

position.

Wh e n 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. The gold-plated connector of cassettes 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 on the cassette is dirty or dusty, the remaining tape

indicator is sometimes not displayed correctly, and you may not be able to operate

functions 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.

[a ]

[b ]

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Ab o u t t h e “ In fo LITHIUM” b a t t e ry p a ck

Wh a t is t h e “ In fo LITHIUM” b a t t e ry p a ck?

The “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack is a lithium-ion battery pack that has functions for

communicating information related to operating conditions between the battery pack

and an optional AC adaptor/ charger.

The “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack calculates the power consumption according to the

operating conditions of your camcorder, and displays the remaining battery time in

minutes.

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

• Be sure to charge the battery pack before you start using your camcorder.

• We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of between

10°C to 30°C (50°F to 86°F) until the CHG lamp goes off, indicating that the battery

pack is fully charged. If you charge the battery outside of this temperature range, you

may not be able to efficiently charge the battery pack.

• After charging is completed, either disconnect the cable from the DC IN jack on your

camcorder or remove the battery pack.

Effe ct ive u se o f t h e b a t t e ry p a ck

• Battery pack performance decreases in low-temperature surroundings. So, the time

that the battery pack can be used becomes shorter. We recommend the following to

use the battery pack longer:

– Put the battery pack in a pocket to warm it up, and insert it in your camcorder

immediately before you start taking shots.

– Use the large capacity battery pack (NP-FM70/ FM90/ FM91, optional).

• Frequently using the LCD panel or frequently operating playback, fast forward or

rewind wears out the battery pack faster. We recommend using the large capacity

battery pack (NP-FM70/ FM90/ FM91, optional).

• Be certain to turn off the power switch when not taking shots or playing back on your

camcorder. The battery pack is also consumed when your camcorder is in the standby

mode or playback is paused.

• Have spare battery packs handy for two or three times the expected recording time,

and make trial recordings before taking the actual recording.

• Do not expose the battery pack to water. The battery pack is not water resistant.

Re m a in in g b a t t e ry t im e in d ica t o r

• If the power may go off although the remaining battery time indicator indicates that

the battery pack has enough power to operate, charge the battery pack fully again so

that the indication on the remaining battery time indicator is correct. Note, however,

that the correct battery indication sometimes will not be restored if it is used in high

temperatures for a long time or left in a fully charged state, or the battery pack is

frequently used. Regard the remaining battery time indication as the approximate

recording time.

• The E mark indicating there is little remaining battery time sometimes flashes

depending on the operating conditions or ambient temperature and environment even

if the remaining battery time is about five to ten minutes.

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Ab o u t t h e “ In fo LITHIUM” b a t t e ry p a ck

Ho w t o st o re t h e b a t t e ry p a ck

• If the battery pack is not used for a long time, do the following procedure once per

year to maintain proper function.

1. Fully charge the battery.

2. Discharge on your electronic equipment.

3. Remove the battery from the equipment and store it in a dry, cool place.

• To use the battery pack up on your camcorder, leave your camcorder in the recording

mode until the power goes off without a cassette inserted.

Ba t t e ry life

• The battery life is limited. Battery capacity drops little by little as you use it more and

more, and as time passes. When the available battery time is shortened considerably, a

probable cause is that the battery pack has reached the end of its life. Please buy a new

battery pack.

• The battery life varies according to how it is stored and operating conditions and

environment for each battery pack.

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Ab o u t i.LINK

The DV jack on this unit is an i.LINK-compliant DV input/ output jack. This section

describes the i.LINK standard and its features.

Wh a t is i.LINK?

i.LINK is a digital serial interface for handling digital video, digital audio and other

data in two directions between equipment having the i.LINK jack, and for controlling

other equipment.

i.LINK-compatible equipment can be connected by a single i.LINK cable. Possible

applications are operations and data transactions with various digital AV equipment.

When two or more i.LINK-compatible equipment are connected to this unit in a daisy

chain, operations and data transactions are possible with not only the equipment that

this unit is connected to but also with other devices via the directly connected

equipment.

Note, however, that the method of operation sometimes varies according to the

characteristics and specifications of the equipment to be connected, and that operations

and data transactions are sometimes not possible on some connected equipment.

Note

Normally, only one piece of equipment can be connected to this unit by the i.LINK

cable (DV cable). When connecting this unit to i.LINK-compatible equipment having

two or more i.LINK jacks (DV jacks), refer to the instruction manual of the equipment

to be connected.

Ab o u t t h e Na m e “ i.LINK”

i.LINK is a more familiar term for IEEE 1394 data transport bus proposed by SONY,

and is a trademark approved by many corporations.

IEEE 1394 is an international standard standardized by the Institute of Electrical and

Electronic Engineers.

i.LINK Ba u d ra t e

i.LINK’s maximum baud rate varies according to the equipment. Three maximum

baud rates are defined:

S100 (approx. 100Mbps*)

S200 (approx. 200Mbps)

S400 (approx. 400Mbps)

The baud rate is listed under “Specifications” in the instruction manual of each

equipment. It is also indicated near the i.LINK jack on some equipment.

The maximum baud rate of equipment on which it is not indicated such as this unit is

“S100”.

When units are connected to equipment having a different maximum baud rate, the

baud rate sometimes differs from the indicated baud rate.

*What is Mbps?

Mbps stands for megabits per second, or the amount of data that can be sent or

received in one second. For example, a baud rate of 100Mbps means that 100 megabits

of data can be sent in one second.

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Ab o u t i.LINK

i.LINK fu n ct io n s o n t h is u n it

For details on how to dub when this unit is connected to other video equipment having

DV jacks, see page 68 and 82.

This unit can also be connected to other i.LINK (DV) compatible equipment made by

SONY (e.g. VAIO series personal computer) other than video equipment.

Before connecting this unit to a personal computer, make sure that application software

supported by this unit is already installed on the personal computer.

For details on precautions when connecting this unit, also refer to the instruction

manuals for the equipment to be connected.

Re q u ire d i.LINK Ca b le

Use the Sony i.LINK 4-pin-to-4-pin cable (during DV dubbing).

i.LINK and are trademarks.

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

Countries and areas where you can use network functions are restricted. For details,

refer to the separate Network Operating Instructions. (DCR-PC120BT only)

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

supplied with your camcorder within 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/ 60 Hz.

When charging the battery pack, use a commercially available AC plug adaptor [a ], if

necessary, depending on the design of the wall outlet [b ].

AC-L10A/L10B/L10C

[a ]

[b ]

Your camcorder is an NTSC system based camcorder. If you want to view the playback

picture on a TV, it must be an NTSC system based TV with the AUDIO/ VIDEO 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.

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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 one hour with the cassette lid open. Your camcorder

can be used again if the % indicator does not appear when the power is turned on

again.

If moisture starts to condense, your camcorder sometimes cannot detect condensation.

If this happens, the cassette sometimes is not ejected for 10 seconds after the cassette lid

is opened. This is not a malfunction. Do not close the cassette lid until the cassette is

ejected.

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 one 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 screen during recording.

If the above problem, [a ], [b ] or [c] occurs, clean the video heads for 10 seconds with

the Sony DVM-12CLD cleaning cassette (optional). Check the picture and if the above

problem persists, repeat cleaning.

[a ]

[b ]

[c]

If the video heads get dirtier, the entire screen becomes blue [c].

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 Kit (optional) 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 in the direction of the arrow 1.

Remove the two screws in the direction of the arrow 2 with a screwdriver

(optional). Remove the eyecup in the direction of the arrow 3.

(2) Remove dust from inside the eyecup and viewfinder with a commercially

available blower.

(3) In the reverse way of (1), attach the eyecup. Then replace the screws in the

direction of the arrow 2.

Caution

Do not remove any other screws. You may remove only the screw to remove the

eyecup.

Notes

• Do not drop or bend the eyecup shaft.

• Be careful when handling the eyecup.

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Ch a rg in g t h e b u ilt -in re ch a rg e a b le b a t t e ry

Your camcorder is supplied with a built-in rechargeable battery installed so as to retain

the date and time, etc., regardless of the setting of the POWER switch. The built-in

rechargeable battery is always charged as long as you are using your camcorder. The

battery, however, will get discharged gradually if you do not use your camcorder. It

will be completely discharged in about three months if you do not use your camcorder

at all. Even if the built-in rechargeable battery is not charged, it will not affect the

camcorder operation. To retain the date and time, etc., charge the battery if the battery

is discharged.

Charging the built-in rechargeable battery:

• Connect your camcorder to house current using the AC power 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 set to OFF (CHG) for more than 24 hours.

Pre ca u t io n s

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

• Operate your camcorder on 7.2 V (battery pack) or 8.4 V (AC power 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 (CHG) when you are not using your camcorder.

• Do not wrap your camcorder with a towel, for example, and operate it. Doing so

might cause heat to build up inside.

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

• Do not touch the LCD screen with your fingers or a sharp-pointed object.

• If your camcorder is used in a cold place, a residual image may appear on the 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.

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Ca m co rd e r ca re

• Remove the tape, and periodically turn on the power, operate the CAMERA and VCR

sections and play back a tape for about three 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 p o w e r 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.

• The unit becomes warm during use. This is not a malfunction.

• Do not place the unit in locations that are:

– Extremely hot or cold

– Dusty or dirty

– Very humid

– Vibrating

Ab o u t ca re a n d st o ra g e o f t h e le n s

• Wipe the surface of the lens clean with a soft cloth in the following instance:

– When there are fingerprints on the lens surface

– In hot or humid locations

– When the lens is used in environments such as the seaside

• Store the lens in a well-ventilated location subject to little dirt or dust.

To prevent mold from occurring, periodically perform the above.

We recommend turning on and operating the video camera recorder about once per

month to keep the video camera recorder in an optimum state for a long time.

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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 60°C (140°F), 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.

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

Color temperature

Auto, HOLD (Hold), nIndoor

(3 200 K), Outdoor (5 800 K)

Minimum illumination

7 lx (lux) (F 1.8)

0 lx (lux) (in the NightShot

mode)*

LCD scre e n

Vid e o ca m e ra

re co rd e r

Picture

6.2 cm (2.5 type)

50 × 37 mm (2 × 1 1/ 2 in.)

Total dot number

211 200 (960 × 220)

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

* Objects unable to be seen due

to the dark can be shot with

infrared lighting.

Wire le ss co m m u n ica t io n s

(DCR-PC120BT only)

Communications system

Bluetooth standard Ver.1.1

Max. baud rate¹⁾²⁾

Approx. 723 kbps

Output

In p u t /Ou t p u t co n n e ct o rs

S video input/output

4-pin mini DIN

Luminance signal: 1 Vp-p,

75 Ω (ohms), unbalanced

Chrominance signal: 0.286 Vp-p,

75 Ω (ohms), unbalanced

Audio/Video input/output

AV MINI JACK, 1 Vp-p,

75 Ω (ohms), unbalanced, sync

negative

327 mV, (at output impedance

more than 47 kΩ (kilohms))

Output impedance with less

than 2.2 kΩ (kilohms)/ Stereo

minijack (ø 3.5 mm)

Input impedance more than

47 kΩ (kilohms)

DV input/output

4-pin connector

Headphone jack

Stereo minijack (ø 3.5 mm)

LANC jack

Stereo mini-minijack (ø 2.5 mm)

USB jack

mini-B

Bluetooth standard Power Class

Mini DV cassette with the

mark printed

Tape speed

SP: Approx. 18.81 mm/ s

LP: Approx. 12.56 mm/ s

Recording/playback time

(using cassette DVM60)

SP: 1 hour

Communications distance²⁾

Max. wireless distance

Approx. 10 m (393 3/ 4 in.)

(When connecting to BTA-

NW1)

Compatible Bluetooth profile³⁾

Generic Access Profile

Dial-up Networking Profile

Operating frequency band

2.4 GHz band (2.400 GHz –

2.483 5 GHz)

LP: 1.5 hours

Fastforw ard/rew ind time

(using cassette DVM60)

When using the battery pack:

Approx. 2 min. and 30 seconds

When using the AC power

adaptor:

Approx. 1 min. and 45 seconds

View finder

Electric viewfinder (color)

Image device

4.5 mm (1/ 4 type) CCD

(Charge Coupled Device)

Approx. 1 550 000 pixels

(Effective (moving): 970 000

pixels)

(Effective (still): 1 390 000

pixels)

Lens

1) Max. baud rate of Bluetooth

standard Ver.1.1

2) Varies according to the

distance between

communicating devices,

presence of obstacles,

radiowave conditions, and

other factors.

3) This is a specification

matched to specific usage

requirements between

Bluetooth compatible

devices. It is laid down in the

Bluetooth standards.

MIC jack

Minijack, 0.388 mV low

impedance with 2.5 to 3.0 V DC,

output impedance 6.8 kΩ

(kilohms) (ø 3.5 mm)

Stereo type

Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T*

Combined power zoom lens

Filter diameter: 37 mm

(1 1/ 2 in)

10× (Optical), 120× (Digital)

Focal length

4.2 – 42 mm (3/ 16 – 1 11/ 16 in.)

When converted to a 35 mm

still camera

Camera mode:

48 – 480 mm (1 15/ 16 – 19 in.)

Memory mode:

40 – 400 mm (1 5/ 8 – 15 3/ 4 in.)

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Sp e cifica t io n s

Ge n e ra l

Ba t t e ry p a ck

Pow er requirements

7.2 V (battery pack)

8.4 V (AC power adaptor)

Average pow er consumption

(w hen using the battery pack)

During camera recording using

LCD

4.4 W

Viewfinder

3.8 W

Maximum output voltage

DC 8.4 V

Output voltage

DC 7.2 V

Capacity

8.5 Wh (1 180 mAh)

Dimensions (approx.)

38.2 × 20.5 × 55.6 mm

(1 9/ 16 × 13/ 16 × 2 1/ 4 in.)

(w/ h/ d)

Mass (approx.)

76 g (2.7 oz)

Type

Operating temperature

0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)

Storage temperature

–20°C to +60°C

Lithium ion

(–4°F to +140°F)

Dimensions (Approx.)

57 × 118 × 113 mm

(2 1/ 4 × 4 3/ 4 × 4 1/ 2 in.)

(w/ h/ d)

Mass (approx.)

580 g (1 lb 4 oz)

“ Me m o ry St ick”

Memory

Flash memory

8MB: MSA-8A

Operating voltage

2.7 – 3.6 V

main unit only

690 g (1 lb 8 oz)

including the battery pack

NP-FM50, cassette DVM60 and

lens cap

Supplied accessories

See page 5.

Pow er consumption

Approx. 45 mA in the operating

mode

Approx. 130 µA in the standby

mode

Dimensions (approx.)

50 × 2.8 × 21.5 mm

(2 × 1/ 8 × 7/ 8 in.) (w/ h/ d)

Mass (approx.)

4 g (0.14 oz)

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

Pow er requirements

100 – 240 V AC, 50/ 60 Hz

Pow er consumption

23 W

Output voltage

DC OUT: 8.4 V, 1.5 A in the

operating mode

Design and specifications are

subject to change without

notice.

Operating temperature

0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)

Storage temperature

–20°C to + 60°C

(–4°F to + 140°F)

Dimensions (approx.)

125 × 39 × 62 mm

(5 × 1 9/ 16 × 2 1/ 2 in.) (w/ h/ d)

excluding projecting parts

Mass (approx.)

280 g (9.8 oz)

excluding power cord

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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. 20)

6 Microphone

2 OPEN button (p. 20)

3 LCD screen (p. 22)

7 Intelligent accessory shoe (p. 86)

8 Eyecup

(Bluetooth) lamp (DCR-PC120BT

only) (p. 155)

9 View finder (p. 23)

q; “Memory Stick” slot (p. 106)

5 Battery pack/Battery terminal cover

qa Access lamp (p. 106)

(p. 12)

qs Control button (p. 96)

qd BATT RELEASE lever (p. 12)

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.

Notes on the intelligent accessory shoe

• The intelligent accessory shoe supplies power to optional accessories such as a video

light or microphone.

• The intelligent accessory shoe is linked to the POWER switch, allowing you to turn the

power supplied by the shoe on and off. Refer to the operating instructions of the

accessory for further information.

• The intelligent accessory shoe has a safety device for fixing the installed accessory

securely. To connect an accessory, press down and push it to the end, and then tighten

the screw.

• To remove an accessory, loosen the screw, and then press down and pull out the

accessory.

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MEMORY

PLAY

INDEX

DELETE

MEMORY

MIX

REW

PLAY

STOP

PAUSE

REC

qf MEMORY operation buttons

MEMORY PLAY button (p. 136)

MEMORY INDEX button (p. 138)

MEMORY DELETE button (p. 151)

MEMORY +/ – buttons (p. 136)

MEMORY MIX button (p. 121)

qj EDITSEARCH button (p. 30)

qk DISPLAY button (p. 32)

ql END SEARCH button (p. 30)

w; Video control buttons (p. 33)

x STOP (stop)

qg MPEG BX/PB ZOOM button

m REW (rewind)

N PLAY (playback)

M FF (fastforward)

X PAUSE (pause)

(p. 139/ 60, 148)

qh VOLUME buttons (p. 31)

z REC (record)

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Id e n t ifyin g t h e p a rt s a n d co n t ro ls

wa Speaker

wh Cassette lid (p. 19)

ws LOCK sw itch (p. 20)

wd POWER sw itch (p. 20)

wj OPEN/Z EJECT lever (p. 19)

wk Tripod receptacle

Make sure that the length of the tripod

screw is less than 5.5 mm (7/ 32 inch).

Otherwise, you cannot attach the tripod

securely and the screw may damage

your camcorder.

wf View finder lens adjustment lever

(p. 23)

wg START/STOP button (p. 20)

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Id e n t ifyin g t h e p a rt s a n d co n t ro ls

wl S VIDEO ID-2 jack (p. 35, 67, 80, 119)

ef Focus ring (p. 53)

e; MIC (PLUG IN POWER) jack

Connect an external microphone

(optional). This jack also accepts

a “plug-in-power” microphone.

eg Camera recording lamp (p. 20)

eh Infrared rays emitter (p. 27, 72)

ej Remote sensor

ek Holding Grip

ea AUDIO/VIDEO ID-2 jack

(p. 35, 67, 80, 119)

es RESET button (p. 161)

ed Grip strap

Fastening the grip strap

Fasten the grip strap firmly.

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Id e n t ifyin g t h e p a rt s a n d co n t ro ls

el SUPER NIGHTSHOT button (p. 27)

rh NIGHTSHOT sw itch (p. 27)

rj PHOTO button (p. 36, 112)

rk Pow er zoom lever (p. 24, 60, 148)

r; FOCUS button (p. 53)

ra NETWORK button (p. 155)

(DCR-PC120BT only)

(self-timer) button (p. 29, 39, 117)

(flash) button (p. 37, 115)

rs BROWSER MENU/MENU button

(p. 155/ 96) (DCR-PC120BT)/

MENU button (p. 96) (DCR-PC115)

ta i (headphones) jack

When you use headphones, the speaker

on your camcorder is silent.

rd EXPOSURE button (p. 52)

rf BACK LIGHT button (p. 27)

rg FADER button (p. 42)

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Id e n t ifyin g t h e p a rt s a n d co n t ro ls

ts Flash (p. 37, 115)

td HOLOGRAM AF emitter (p. 116)

tf Lens

tj DV jack (p. 68, 80, 120)

tk CHG (charge) lamp (p. 13)

LANC jack

tg Photocell w indow for flash

Do not block this window when

recording.

y; DC IN jack (p. 15)

(USB) jack (p. 142)

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.

The lenz for your camcorder is also T*-coated to suppress unwanted reflection and

faithfully reproduce colors.

MTF is an abbreviation of Modulation Transfer Function.

The value number indicates the amount of light of a subject penetrating into the

lens.

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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. 36, 112)

2 DISPLAY button (p. 32)

8 Transmitter

Point toward the remote sensor to

control your camcorder after turning on

your camcorder.

3 Memory control buttons (p. 136)

4 SEARCH MODE button (p. 62, 63, 65)

5 Video control buttons (p. 33)

6 REC button (p. 81, 83, 85)

9 ZERO SET MEMORY button (p. 61)

q; START/STOP button (p. 20)

qa DATA CODE button (p. 32)

qs Pow er zoom button (p. 24)

qd ./> buttons (p. 62, 63, 65)

qf AUDIO DUB button (p. 88)

7 MARK button (p. 77, 132)

To p re p a re t h e Re m o t e Co m m a n d e r

Insert two size AA (R6) batteries by matching the + and – 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

LCD scre e n a n d Vie w fin d e r

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

D V I N

1 6 B I T

1 0 0 – 0 0 0 1

F 1 1

9 d b

1 Cassette memory (p. 26, 165)

qk Warning (p. 163)

2 Remaining battery time (p. 26)

3 Zoom (p. 24)/Exposure (p. 52)/

Data file name (p. 104)

4 Digital effect (p. 46, 59)/MEMORY MIX

(p. 121)/FADER (p. 42)

5 16:9WIDE (p. 41)

ql Tape counter (p. 26)/Time code (p. 26)/

Self-diagnosis (p. 162)/Tape photo

(p. 36)/Memory photo (p. 112)/

Image number (p. 137, 140)

w; Remaining tape (p. 26)/Memory

playback (p. 137)

wa ZERO SET MEMORY (p. 61)

ws END SEARCH (p. 30)

6 Picture effect (p. 45, 58)

7 Data code (p. 32)

wd A/V t DV (p. 80)/DV IN (p. 83)

wf Audio mode (p. 102)

wg Data file name (p. 121)/Time (p. 26)

8 Volume (p. 31)/Date (p. 26)

9 PROGRAM AE (p. 49)

0 Backlight (p. 27)

qa SteadyShot off (p. 97)

qs Manual focus/Infinity (p. 53)

qd Self-timer (p. 29, 39, 117)

qf Recording mode (p. 26)

qg HOLOGRAM AF (p. 116)

wh Flash (p. 37, 115)

This indicator appears only when the

flash is in use.

wj Continuous mode (p. 113)

qh STBY/REC (p. 20)/Video control mode

(p. 33)/Image size (p. 109)/Image

quality mode (p. 107)

qj NIGHTSHOT (p. 27)/SUPER NIGHTSHOT

(p. 28)

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In d e x

A, B

I, J, K, L

AC power adaptor .................. 13

Adjusting viewfinder ............. 23

Audio dubbing ........................ 86

AUDIO MIX ............................ 98

Audio mode ........................... 102

Auto red-eye reduction .. 37, 115

AUTO SHTR ............................ 97

A/ V connecting cable

.............. 35, 67, 80, 81, 119, 130

BACK LIGHT .......................... 27

Battery pack ............................. 12

BEEP ....................................... 103

BOUNCE .................................. 42

i.LINK ..................................... 169

Image protection ................... 150

Image quality mode ............. 107

Image size .............................. 109

Index screen ........................... 138

“InfoLITHIUM” battery ...... 167

Infrared rays emitter ......... 27, 72

Insert editing ........................... 84

Intelligent accessory shoe .... 179

Interval recording ................... 55

JPEG ........................................ 104

Labeling a cassette .................. 94

LANC jack ............................. 184

LUMINANCEKEY ................. 46

Recording time ........................ 14

Rec Review .............................. 30

Remaining battery time

indicator ................................ 26

Remaining tape indicator ...... 26

Remote Commander ............ 185

Remote sensor ....................... 182

RESET ..................................... 161

Self-diagnosis display .......... 162

Self-timer recording

.................................. 29, 39, 117

Signal convert function .......... 80

Skip scan .................................. 33

Slide show .............................. 149

Slow playback ......................... 33

SLOW SHUTTER .................... 46

STEADYSHOT ........................ 97

Stereo tape ............................. 166

STILL ........................................ 46

Sub sound .............................. 166

SUPER NIGHTSHOT ............. 27

S VIDEO jack

C, D

M, N

Camera chromakey .............. 121

Cassette memory ............ 10, 165

Charging battery ..................... 13

Charging built-in rechargeable

battery ................................. 174

Clock set ................................... 16

Continuous ............................ 113

Control button ......................... 96

Cut recording .......................... 57

Data code ................................. 32

Date search .............................. 63

DEMO ..................................... 102

DIGITAL EFFECT ............ 46, 59

Digital program editing

Main sound ............................ 166

Manual focus ........................... 53

Memory chromakey ............. 121

Memory luminancekey ........ 121

MEMORY MIX ...................... 121

Memory PB ZOOM .............. 148

Memory photo recording .... 112

“Memory Stick” .................... 104

Menu settings .......................... 96

Memory overlap ................... 121

M·FADER ................................. 42

Mirror mode ............................ 25

Moisture condensation ........ 172

MONOTONE .......................... 42

MPEG ..................................... 104

MPEG movie recording ....... 126

MULTI SCRN ........................ 113

NETWORK ............................ 155

NIGHTSHOT .......................... 27

NTSC system ......................... 171

.............. 35, 67, 80, 81, 119, 130

T, U, V

Tape counter ............................ 26

Tape PB ZOOM ....................... 60

Tape photo recording ............. 36

Telephoto ................................. 24

Time code ................................. 26

Title ..................................... 90, 93

Title search ............................... 62

TRAIL ....................................... 46

Transition ................................. 21

TV color systems ................... 171

USB jack ................................. 142

........................................ 69, 132

DISPLAY .................................. 32

DOT .......................................... 42

Dual sound track tape .......... 166

DV connecting cable

.................................. 68, 80, 120

O, P, Q

EDITSEARCH ......................... 30

END SEARCH ................... 30, 34

Exposure .................................. 52

OLD MOVIE ............................ 46

Operation indicators ............ 186

OVERLAP ................................ 42

Photo save .............................. 135

Photo scan ................................ 65

Photo search ............................ 65

PICTURE EFFECT ............ 45, 58

Picture search .......................... 33

Playback pause ........................ 33

Playing time ............................. 14

Power zoom ............................. 24

Print mark .............................. 153

PROGRAM AE ....................... 49

W, X, Y, Z

Warning indicators ............... 163

White balance .......................... 40

Wide-angle .............................. 24

Wide mode .............................. 41

WIPE ......................................... 42

Write-protect tab ............. 19, 104

Zero set memory ..................... 61

Zoom ........................................ 24

F, G, H

FADER ..................................... 42

Fade in/ out .............................. 42

Flash .................................. 37, 115

FLASH MOTION .................... 46

FOCUS ...................................... 53

Format ............................ 100, 104

Full charge ............................... 13

Grip strap ............................... 182

i (Headphone) jack ............. 183

Heads ...................................... 173

HiFi SOUND ........................... 98

HIGH SPEED ........................ 113

Holding Grip ............................. 8

HOLOGRAM AF .................. 116

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