Sony Camcorder VX 2000 User Manual

Operating Guide for Sony VX-2000  
16mm Work Order Required  
Proficiency Required  
3 Chip Digital Camcorder  
Media Loan VX-2000 Package includes:  
Sony VX-2000 Digital Camcorder  
AC Adapter with DC Cable  
Remote Control  
RCA & S-VHS Dubbing Cables  
Density Case  
Avoid mechanical shock  
Keep camcorder away from strong magnetic fields  
or mechanical vibration  
Keep Power switch set to off when not in use  
Do NOT get wet or use near water  
Do NOT aim at the sun or other bright objects  
Do NOT expose camcorder to  
extreme temperatures  
Do NOT leave unattended (remember borrower is  
totally responsible for loss or damage)  
Do NOT touch lens surface  
Do NOT try to clean viewfinder or LCD panel  
Do NOT lift or carry by viewfinder  
Do NOT wrap up the camcorder and use, to  
prevent internal heat buildup  
Do NOT force camera to accept tape  
Make sure that there are no protruding labels on  
the tape (may interfere with  
cassette insertion)  
Remember to always test equipment before  
checking out & returning to Media Loan  
Specifications:  
Image Device: 3 CCD’s (Charged Coupled Device)  
Video Recording System: Two rotary heads, helical  
scanning system  
Video Signal: NTSC color  
Format: Use mini DV cassette ME (metal evaporative)  
Recording and Playback Time: 1 hour with a DVM60ME  
tape @SP  
Resolution: Over 500 lines  
Viewfinder: Color LCD  
Zoom: 12x optical; 48x digital;  
Photo shot: Captures more than 510 images in SP mode on  
a 60-minute tape  
Special Features:  
A/V Digital Fader and Overlap Transitions: Fades to  
from black or from previous still pictures  
Photo Mode: Records still image and audio signal  
for 7 seconds  
Interval and Frame Recording: For six frame recording  
and time-lapse effects  
Minimum Illumination: 2 lux (F 1.6);  
Audio Recording Format: Rotary heads, PCM (Pulse Code  
Modulation) system:16 bit(48 kHz), or 12 bit(32kHz)  
Mic: 4-capsule stereo w/external mini jack  
Battery Power: Typical recording time (with a full charged  
battery) 40 min with standard, 4.5 hours with extended  
2-Speed Search Feature  
Steadyshot Picture Stabilization  
Zebra-Pattern Feature: Indicates overexposed areas  
Full Range Auto Focus: From macro to infinity  
ND Filter: Prevents picture from going out of focus under  
bright conditions  
Manual Controls:  
Program Auto Exposure (3-mode AE): Shutter priority, Iris  
Editing:  
DV Interface: For direct input and output, digital-to digital  
audio and video editing with virtually no quality  
loss (A/V control)  
Time Code: For hour, minute, second, and frame; identifies  
and locates scenes for editing  
Control L (LANC): Local Application Control Bus  
System; used for controlling the tape transport of  
video equipment and attached peripherals  
priority, and Natural night mode  
Manual exposure: Iris and gain (20 step), shutter speed  
(16 speeds)  
Manual White Balance  
Custom Preset: Controls auto exposure shift, white balance  
shift, color level control, gain shift and  
sharpness control  
Manual Focus Ring: With focus indicator  
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Using the Fader/Overlap Function:  
To fade in:  
Adjusting White Balance:  
1. Set HOLD/AUTO LOCK switch to the  
1. While in Standby, press the FADER button  
until the desired fader indicator flashes in the  
viewfinder.  
center position.  
2. Press the WHT BAL button, the white  
balance indicator appears in the viewfinder.  
2. Press the START/STOP button; the shot will 3. Use the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to the appro-  
automatically fade in.  
To fade out:  
priate white balance mode: one-push (manual  
calibration), outdoor, or indoor.  
1. While recording, press the FADER button  
repeatedly until desired fader mode flashes in the  
Viewfinder.  
4. To use one-push manual adjustment mode--  
the camcorder must be in standby. Fill  
the frame with a white object such as paper, and  
2. Press the START/STOP button; the shot will press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. The indicator  
automatically fade out.  
flashes  
rapidly, to indicate storage of new  
After the fade is completed, the camcorder  
returns to the normal mode.  
The fade modes are as follows:  
balance setting. The indicator stops flashing  
when white balance has been adjusted.  
4. To return to automatic adjustment, set the  
Fader, Monotone, Overlap*, Wipe*, Dot*, none AUTO LOCK switch to Auto Lock or press the  
*= fade in only  
WHT BAL button. The indicator disappears  
from the viewfinder.  
Manual Focus:  
1. Set the FOCUS switch to MANUAL.  
2. Rotate the FOCUS RING.  
3. Press the PUSH AUTO button to auto focus  
momentarily.  
HOLD/AUTO LOCK switch  
WHT BAL button  
MENU button  
SEL/PUSH EXEC dial  
FOCUS Switch  
FOCUS RING  
PUSH AUTO Button  
3
FADER Button  
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Using the Program AE function:  
You can select from five AE (auto  
exposure) modes:  
Aperture Priority: Select the aperture manually  
to determine best depth of field. Gain and  
shutter speed are set automatically for  
best exposure.  
Shutter Speed Priority: Select shutter speed  
manually. Exposure is set automatically.  
Sports: For capturing high speed action at  
a distance.  
Sunset and Moon: For capturing sunset, night  
views, fireworks, neon signs, etc.  
Adjusting Exposure Manually:  
For use in unusual lighting.  
1. Set the AUTO LOCK switch to the  
center position.  
2. Press the EXPOSURE button, the exposure  
indicator appears in the viewfinder.  
3. Turn the EXPOSURE DIAL. To brighten  
the picture, adjust the level to the + side.  
4. To return to automatic exposure mode set the  
AUTO LOCK switch to the Auto Lock position  
or press the EXPOSURE or the PROGRAM  
AE button.  
Low Lux: For capturing a subject in insufficient  
light. Subject becomes bright.  
1. Set the AUTO LOCK switch to the center  
position.  
2. Press the PROGRAM AE button, the indica-  
tor appears in the viewfinder.  
3. Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the  
desired auto exposure mode. Press the SEL/  
PUSH EXEC dial to select.  
Adjusting Shutter Speed Manually:  
1. Set the AUTO LOCK switch to the center  
position. If the PROGRAM AE indicator is lit  
in the viewfinder, press the PROGRAM AE  
button repeatedly until the indicator disappears.  
2. Press the SHUTTER SPEED button. The  
shutter speed indicator appears in  
the viewfinder.  
3. Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select  
the desired speed. The shutter speed ranges  
from 1/4 to 1/10000.  
4. To return to automatic shutter speed mode,  
set the AUTO LOCK selector to Auto Lock, or  
press the SHUTTER SPEED button. The  
shutter speed indicator disappears from the  
viewfinder.  
4. In aperture priority or shutter speed priority  
modes turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select  
the aperture value or shutter speed, respectively.  
Using the ND Filter:  
The Neutral Density Filter can allow you to  
shoot clearly even under too bright conditions.  
ND Filter setting 1 corresponds to 1/4 of the  
quantity of light, and ND Filter setting 2 corre-  
sponds to 1/32. It is recommended that you set  
the ND filter in standby mode, as it can cause  
audio and video noise during recording.  
1. When the ND1 or ND2 indicator flashes in  
the viewfinder, set the ND FILTER switch to  
the corresponding setting.  
ND FILTER  
EXPOSURE  
EXPOSURE  
switch  
button  
dial  
PROGRAM AE  
button  
SHUTTER SPEED  
button  
AUTO LOCK  
switch  
2. When the ND OFF indicator flashes in the  
viewfinder, the filter is not necessary. Set the  
ND FILTER switch to off.  
SEL/PUSH EXEC  
dial  
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Adjusting Sound Levels Manually:  
Sound levels are set automatically by default.  
1. Press the MENU button.  
AUDIO LEVEL  
button  
2. Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the  
TAPE SET menu, then press the dial.  
3. Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to MIC  
LEVEL then press the dial.  
MENU button  
SEL/PUSH EXEC  
dial  
4. Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select  
MANUAL then press the dial.  
5. Press the MENU button to erase the  
menu display.  
6. Press the AUDIO LEVEL button to display  
the recording level adjustment display.  
7. Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the  
recording level.  
Releasing Steadyshot:  
1. Press the MENU button.  
2. Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select  
CAMERA SET then press the dial.  
3. Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select  
STEADYSHOT then press the dial.  
4. Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select  
OFF then press the dial.  
8. To return to automatic sound levels, repeat  
steps 1-3 above, and select AUTO in step 4.  
5. Press the MENU button to erase the  
menu display.  
Glossary  
Shutter Speed:  
CCD:  
Shutter speed is the speed at which the camera  
captures the image. The shutter ranges from  
1/4 - 1/10000, with smaller setting (or larger  
value indicator value) in the viewfinder meaning  
increased shutter speed.  
Stands for Charged Coupled Device. It is the  
imaging device made of light sensing pixels,  
which are used in the camera to capture images  
for video. Higher pixel count usually means  
better image and detail quality.  
AUTO LOCK Switch:  
White Balance:  
The switch is used when adjustment for expo-  
sure, shutter speed, white balance, and Program  
AE is needed. The center position on the AUTO  
LOCK switch is used for making manual adjust-  
ments. The top position on the AUTO LOCK  
switch is used to allow the camcorder to set  
function(s) automatically. The bottom position,  
HOLD, is used to maintain or hold the manual  
position, once set.  
White balance adjustment makes white objects  
appear white and allows more normal color  
balance for camera recording. Normally auto-  
matically adjusted, but it can be adjusted manu-  
ally when lighting characteristics change or  
when shooting outdoors.  
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A. Focus Ring  
B. Zoom Ring  
C. ND FILTER selector  
D. INDEX MARK button  
E. FOCUS selector  
F. PUSH AUTO button  
G. FADER button  
H. EXPOSURE dial  
I. EXPOSURE button  
J. Display window  
K. OPEN button  
K.  
J.  
I.  
A.  
B.  
C. D.  
F.  
H.  
G.  
E.  
L. PROGRAM AE button  
M. SHUTTER SPEED button  
N. AUTO LOCK selector  
O. WHT BAL (white balance) button  
P. AUDIO LEVEL button  
Q. MENU button  
L.  
M.  
N.  
V.  
O.  
P.  
Q.  
R. SEL/PUSH EXEC dial/button  
S. Memory Stick slot  
W.  
T. DC Power In jack  
U. Battery compartment  
V. POWER switch  
R.  
S.  
T.  
W. START/STOP (recording) button  
U.  
X. BATT (battery) RELEASE button  
Y. PHOTO button  
Z. ZOOM lever  
1. VCR control panel  
2. START/STOP (recording) button  
X.  
Y.  
Z.  
1.  
2.  
3.  
3. PUSH close button  
4. S-Video out  
5. Video our  
6. Audio L/R out  
7. DV in/out  
4.  
5.  
6.  
7.  
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Menu Items  
Many camcorder settings are accessible only through these menus.  
To access the menus:  
1. Press the MENU button.  
2. Use the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select submenus.  
3. Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select.  
4. Press the MENU button to exit the menu.  
Manual Set Menu  
Camera Set Menu  
Auto Shutter  
Prog.Scan  
on  
on  
off  
off  
D Zoom  
off  
on  
on  
on  
on  
24x  
off  
off  
off  
off  
48x  
16:9 Wide  
Steadyshot  
Frame Rec  
Int. Rec  
LCD/VF Set Menu  
CM Set Menu  
LCD B.L.  
LCD Color  
VF B.L.  
scale  
scale  
scale  
on  
Guideframe  
off  
Tape Title  
Title Erase  
Item Erase  
Erase All  
Tape Set Menu  
Rec Mode  
SP  
LP  
Audio Mode  
Tape Remain  
Mic Level  
12 bit  
auto  
auto  
16 bit  
on  
manual  
Setup Menu  
Clock Set  
Ltr Size  
normal  
2x  
Demo Mode  
Others Menu  
World Time  
Beep  
melody  
on  
LCD  
on  
normal  
off  
V-Out/LCD  
off  
off  
Commander  
Display  
Rec Lamp  
Color Bar  
on  
off  
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16mm Proficiency Questions  
Must Fill Out a Film Production Work Order to  
Schedule a Proficiency.  
Proficiency in VHS camcorders and Palmcorders are required before  
becoming proficient in the Sony VX-2000.  
WRITTEN TEST: Answers may be found in the Operating Guide for  
the Sony VX-2000 or on Media Loan Webpage.  
Complete this written portion on a separate sheet of paper before  
arriving for your operational proficiency.  
1. What general precautions should you observe when using the  
VX-2000?  
2. List the steps in providing battery power to the VX-2000.  
3. How long should you charge a battery? How long will it last?  
4. List the steps involved in using the AC adaptor to provide  
power to the VX-2000.  
5. List the steps to insert a cassette.  
6. List the steps in displaying the menu and selecting an item.  
7. What are two ways of adjusting the white balance?  
8. What does the ND filter do?  
9. List the steps to adjust the iris/shutter speed.  
10. List the steps to do an overlap.  
11. What is one reason why the digital zoom will not work?  
12. How do you turn on/off the Steady-shot feature?  
13. What is the extent of your financial responsibility when you've  
checked out the camcorder?  
Operational Proficiency questions on back.  
.
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OPERATIONAL PROFICIENCY  
(to be done during your scheduled appointment)  
A.  
Remove the VX-2000 from the case and identify all  
controls and parts.  
B.  
C.  
D.  
E.  
Correctly and securely set up the VX-2000 to a tripod.  
Attach the VX-2000 to its AC adaptor and a monitor.  
Load a Mini-DV tape.  
Set and describe the white balances, auto exposures, rec-  
frame, and interval recording.  
F.  
Change the iris/shutter priorities.  
G.  
H.  
Manually focus the VX-2000.  
Set up an external mic and plug in headphones. Set to  
manual Rec Level. Set level.  
I.  
Starting at the beginning of a tape, do some recording. Fade  
up from black and fade to black. Do an overlap. Playback  
the recording.  
J.  
Set up a battery to be charged.  
K.  
L.  
Do a photo record.  
Correctly pack the VX-2000 back into its case.  
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