3-062-114-11 (1) Digital Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. DCR-PC5 Model No. AC- Serial No. Serial No.
Welcome! Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony Digital Handycam camcorder. With your Digital Handycam, you can capture life’s precious moments with superior picture and sound quality. Your Digital Handycam is loaded with advanced features, but at the same time it is very easy to use. You will soon be producing home video that you can enjoy for years to come. WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.
Note: 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 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.
Table of contents Checking supplied accessories ....................... 5 Quick Start Guide ................................. 6 Getting started Using this manual ............................................ 8 Step 1 Preparing the power supply ............ 10 Charging the battery pack ..................... 10 Installing the battery pack ..................... 12 Connecting to a wall outlet ................... 14 Step 2 Inserting a cassette ............................ 15 Step 3 Using a touch panel ..........
Checking supplied accessories Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder. 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 qa qs Getting started 1 1 RMT-811 Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 150) 7 “Memory Stick” (1) (p. 96) 8 A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 31) 2 AC-VF10 power adaptor (1), Power cord (1) (p. 10) 3 DK-115 Connecting cord (1) (p. 14) 9 Lens cap (1) (p. 18) 0 Application software: PictureGear 4.1 Lite (CD-ROM) (1) (p. 116) 4 NP-FS11 battery pack (1) (p.
Quick Start Guide 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 Connecting the power cord (p. 14) Use the battery pack when using your camcorder outdoors (p. 12). AC adaptor (supplied) Quick Start Guide Connecting plate DK connecting cord (supplied) Remove the battery terminal cover. And then attach the connecting plate to your camcorder.
Recording a picture 1 Remove the lens cap. (p. 18) 3 Set the POWER switch to CAMERA while pressing the small green button. The power lamp lights up. POWER LOCK VCR 2 When the MEMORY OFF CAMERA LCD panel is closed, pull out the viewfinder until it clicks. Use the viewfinder placing your eye against its eyecup. 4 Press START/STOP. Your camcorder starts recording. To stop recording, press START/STOP again. POWER LOCK VCR 1 Set the POWER switch to VCR while pressing the small green button.
— Getting started — Using this manual 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. Note on Cassette Memory 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 .
Using this manual Precautions on camcorder care [a] [b] Getting started •The LCD screen and the viewfinder are manufactured using high-precision technology. However, there may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (red, blue, green, or white) that constantly appear on the LCD screen and in the viewfinder. These points occur normally in the manufacturing process and do not affect the recorded picture in any way. Effective ratio of pixels and/or screen are 99.99% or more.
Step 1 Preparing the power supply Charging the battery pack Use the battery pack after charging it for your camcorder. Your camcorder operates only with the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (S series). (1) Connect the power cord to the AC adaptor. (2) Connect the power cord to a wall outlet. (3) Align the hooks of the battery pack with the AC adaptor. Then fit the battery pack in the direction of the arrow. The CHARGE lamp (orange) lights up. Charging begins.
Step 1 Preparing the power supply Recording time Battery pack Recording with the LCD screen Continuous* Typical** 80 (70) 40 (35) 60 (50) 30 (25) 170 (155) 260 (235) 60 (55) 135 (120) 195 (175) 85 (75) 130 (115) 30 (25) 65 (60) 95 (85) 130 (115) 200 (180) 50 (45) 100 (90) 150 (135) 65 (55) 100 (90) 25 (20) 50 (45) 75 (65) Getting started NP-FS11 (supplied) NP-FS21 NP-FS31 NP-F10 NP-F20 NP-F30 Recording with the viewfinder Continuous* Typical** Approximate number of minutes when you use a fully
Step 1 Preparing the power supply Charging temperature The temperature range for charging is 32 ˚F to 104 ˚F (0 ˚C to 40 ˚C). However, to provide maximum battery efficiency, the recommended temperature range when charging is 50 ˚F to 86 ˚F (10 ˚C to 30 ˚C). If the power may go off although the battery remaining indicator indicates that the battery pack has enough power to operate Charge the battery pack fully again so that the indication on the battery remaining indicator is correct.
Step 1 Preparing the power supply To remove the battery pack The battery pack is removed in the same way as the battery terminal cover. Getting started After installing the battery pack Do not carry your comcorder by holding the battery pack. If you do so, the battery pack may slide off your camcorder unintentionally, damaging your camcorder. Note on the remaining battery time indicator The remaining battery time indicator on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder roughly indicates the recording time.
Step 1 Preparing the power supply Connecting to a wall outlet When you use your camcorder for a long time, we recommend that you power it from a wall outlet using the AC adaptor. (1) (2) (3) (4) 1, 2 Connect the supplied connecting cord to the DC OUT jack on the AC adaptor. Slide the connecting plate in the direction of the arrow. Connect the power cord to the AC adaptor. Connect the power cord to a wall outlet.
Step 2 Inserting a cassette You can use mini DV cassette with * is a trade mark. logo* only. 2 OPEN/Z EJECT 3, 4 Getting started (1) Install the battery pack, or connect the AC adaptor for the power supply (p. 10 to 14). (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.
Step 3 Using a touch panel Your camcorder has operation buttons on the LCD screen. Touch the LCD panel directly to operate each function. In CAMERA/VCR mode (1) Install the battery pack, or connect the AC adaptor for the power supply (p. 10 to 14). (2) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA (in the standby/recording mode)/VCR (in the playback mode) while pressing the small green button. (3) Press OPEN to open the LCD panel. (4) Press FN. Operation buttons appear on the LCD screen. (5) Press PAGE2 to go to PAGE2.
Step 3 Using a touch panel Getting started Notes •When using the touch panel, press operation buttons with your thumb supporting the LCD screen from the back side of it or press those buttons lightly with your index finger. Do not press them with sharp-pointed objects such as pens. •Do not press the LCD screen too hard. •Do not touch the LCD screen with wet hands. •If FN is not on the LCD screen, touch the LCD screen lightly to make it appear.
— Recording – Basics — Recording a picture Your camcorder automatically focuses for you. (1) Remove the lens cap and pull the lens cap string to fix it. (2) Install the power source and insert a cassette. See “Step 1” and “Step 2” for more information (p. 10 to 15). (3) Pull out the viewfinder until it clicks. (4) Pull down the Holding Grip. Hold your camcorder firmly as illustrated. (5) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA while pressing the small green button. Your camcorder is set to the standby mode.
Recording a picture 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. 89). 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.
Recording a picture Shooting with the LCD screen Press OPEN to open the LCD panel. The LCD panel moves about 90 degrees to the viewfinder side and about 180 degrees to the lens side. If you turn the LCD panel over so that it faces the other way, the indicator appears in the viewfinder and on the LCD screen (Mirror mode). When closing the LCD panel, set it vertically until it clicks, and swing it into the camcorder body.
Recording a picture Adjusting the brightness of the LCD screen 1 2,3 FN 180° 90° LCD BRT Recording – Basics (1) In CAMERA/MEMORY mode, press FN and select PAGE2 (p. 16). In VCR mode, press FN to display PAGE1. (2) Press LCD BRT. The screen to adjust the brightness of the LCD screen appears. (3) Adjust the brightness of the LCD screen using –/+. – : to dim +: to brighten OK to return to PAGE1/PAGE2. (4) Press OK – LCD BRT + the bar indicator OPEN To return to FN Press EXIT.
Recording a picture Using the zoom feature 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) W T W W T T To use zoom greater than 10× Zoom greater than 10× is performed digitally, if you set D ZOOM to 20× or 120× in the menu settings.
Recording a picture Indicators displayed in the recording mode The indicators are not recorded on tape. Cassette memory indicator This appears when using a tape with cassette memory. Recording – Basics Recording mode indicator STBY/REC indicator 40min REC 0:00:01 45min Time code/Tape counter Remaining tape indicator FN FN button Press this button to display operation buttons on the LCD screen.
Recording a picture Shooting in the dark (NightShot/Super Nightshot) The NightShot function enables you to shoot a subject in a dark place. For example, you can satisfactorily record the environment of nocturnal animals for observation when you use this function. While your camcorder is in the CAMERA/memory camera mode, slide NIGHTSHOT to ON. and “NIGHTSHOT” indicators flash on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. To cancel the NightShot function, slide NIGHTSHOT to OFF.
Recording a picture While using the NightShot function, you cannot use the following functions: – Exposure – PROGRAM AE – White balance While using the Super NightShot function, you cannot use the following functions: – Exposure – PROGRAM AE – Fader – Digital effect – White balance Recording – Basics Shutter speed in the Super NighShot mode The shutter speed will be automatically changed depending on the brightness of the background. The motion of the picture will be slow.
Recording a picture To stop the self-timer during recording Press START/STOP. Use the Remote Commander for convenience. To cancel the self-timer recording Press SELFTIMER so that the indicator disappears from the LCD screen or the viewfinder while your camcorder is in the standby mode. To record still pictures on a tape using the self-timer Press PHOTO in step 3 (p. 33). Note The self-timer recording mode is automatically cancelled when: – The self-timer recording is finished.
— Playback – Basics — Playing back a tape You can monitor the playback picture on the LCD screen. If you close the LCD panel, you can monitor the playback picture in the viewfinder. You can also control playback using the Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder. 5 2 POWER LOCK VCR 4 Playback – Basics (1) Install the power source and insert the recorded tape. (2) Set the POWER switch to VCR while pressing the small green button. The power lamp lights up. (3) Press OPEN to open the LCD panel.
Playing back a tape When monitoring on the LCD screen You can turn the LCD panel over and move it back to the camcorder body with the LCD screen facing out. If you leave the power on for a long time Your camcorder gets warm. This is not a malfunction. When you open/close the LCD panel Open/close the LCD panel vertically. When monitoring in the viewfinder Turn the LCD panel over and move it back to the camcorder body with the LCD screen facing out, and pull out the viewfinder until it clicks.
Playing back a tape Using the Remote Commander Press DATA CODE button on the Remote Commander in the playback mode. The display changes as follows: date/time t various settings (SteadyShot, exposure, white balance, gain, shutter speed, aperture value) t no indicator Not to display various settings Set DATA CODE to DATE in the menu settings using the Remote Commander (p. 89). JUL 4 2000 12:05:56 AM [a] [b] [c] [d] [e] [f] Playback – Basics Date/time Various settings AUTO 60 AWB F1.
Playing back a tape To change the playback direction Press on the Remote Commander during playback to reverse the playback direction. To resume normal playback, press N. To locate a scene monitoring the picture (picture search) Keep pressing /m or release the button. /M during playback. To resume normal playback, To monitor the high-speed picture while advancing or rewinding the tape (skip scan) Keep pressing /m while rewinding or /M while advancing the tape.
Viewing the recording on TV Connect your camcorder to your TV or VCR with the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder to watch the playback picture on the TV screen. You can operate the playback control buttons in the same way as when you monitor playback pictures on the LCD screen. When monitoring the playback picture on the TV screen, we recommend that you power your camcorder from a wall outlet using the AC adaptor (p. 14). Refer to the operating instructions of your TV or VCR.
— Advanced Recording Operations — Recording a still image on a tape – Tape Photo recording You can record a still picture. This mode is useful when you want to print a picture using a video printer (not supplied). You can record about 510 pictures in the SP mode and about 765 pictures in the LP mode on a 60-minute tape. Besides the operation described here, your camcorder can record still pictures on “Memory Stick”s (p. 96). (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA.
Recording a still image on a tape – Tape Photo recording Self-timer tape photo recording You can make a tape photo recording with the self-timer. You can also operate using the Remote Commander. 4 4 PHOTO 2 FN Advanced Recording Operations (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. (2) Press FN and select PAGE3 (p. 16). (3) Press SELFTIMER. (self-timer) indicator appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. The (4) Press PHOTO deeper. Self-timer starts counting down from 10 with a beep sound.
Recording a still image on a tape – Tape Photo recording Printing the still picture You can print a still picture by using the video printer (not supplied). Connect the video printer using the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder. Connect it to the AUDIO/VIDEO jack and connect the yellow plug of the cable to the video input of the video printer. Refer to the operating instructions of the video printer as well.
Adjusting the white balance manually You can manually adjust and set the white balance. This adjustment makes white subjects look white and allows more natural color balance. Normally white balance is automatically adjusted. (1) In the CAMERA/memory camera mode, press FN to display PAGE1 (p. 16). in the menu settings to select a desired white balance (2) Select WHT BAL in mode (p. 89).
Using the wide mode You can record a 16:9 wide picture to watch on the 16:9 wide-screen TV (16:9WIDE). Black bands appear on the screen during recording in 16:9WIDE mode [a]. The picture during playing back on a normal TV [b] or a wide -screen TV [c] are compressed in the widthwise direction. If you set the screen mode of the wide-screen TV to the full mode, you can watch pictures of normal images [d]. [b] [a] 16:9WIDE [c] [d] (1) In the standby mode, press FN to display PAGE1 (p. 16).
Using the fader function You can fade in or out to give your recording a professional appearance. [a] STBY REC NORM. FADER (fader) Advanced Recording Operations MOSC.FADER (mosaic) BOUNCE* (Fade in only) OVERLAP (Fade in only) WIPE** (Fade in only) DOT (Fade in only) [b] STBY REC MONOTONE When fading in, the picture gradually changes from black-and-white to color. When fading out the picture gradually changes from color to black-and-white.
Using the fader function (1) When fading in [a] In the standby mode, press FN to display PAGE1 (p. 16). When fading out [b] In the recording mode, press FN to display PAGE1 (p. 16). (2) Press FADER. The screen to select the fader mode appears. (3) Select a desired fader mode. OK to return to PAGE1, and press EXIT to return to FN. (4) Press The fader indicator you selected flashes. (5) Press START/STOP. After the fade in/out is carried out, your camcorder automatically returns to the normal mode.
Using the fader function When the OVERLAP, WIPE or DOT indicator appears Your camcorder automatically stores the image recorded on a tape. At this stage, the picture may not be recorded clearly, depending on the tape condition. While using the bounce function, you cannot use the following functions: – Exposure – Focus – Zoom – Picture effect While in MEMORY mode You cannnot use the fader function.
Using special effects – Picture effect You can digitally process images to obtain special effects like those in films or on the TV. NEG. ART [a] : SEPIA : B&W : SOLARIZE [b] : PASTEL [c] : MOSAIC [d] : The color and brightness of the picture is reversed. The picture is sepia. The picture is monochrome (black-and-white). The light intensity is clearer, and the picture looks like an illustration. The contrast of the picture is emphasized, and the picture looks like an animated cartoon. The picture is mosaic.
Using special effects – Digital effect You can add special effects to recorded pictures using the various digital functions. The sound is recorded normally. STILL You can record a still picture so that it is superimposed on a moving picture. FLASH (FLASH MOTION) You can record still pictures successively at constant intervals. TRAIL You can record a picture so that an incidental image like a trail is left. SLOW SHTR (SLOW SHUTTER) You can slow down the shutter speed.
Using special effects – Digital effect (1) In CAMERA mode, press FN to display PAGE1 (p. 16). (2) Press DIG EFFT. The screen to select a desired digital effect mode appears. (3) Select a desired digital effect mode. In the STILL and LUMI. modes, the still picture is stored in memory. (4) Press –/+ to adjust the effect. Items to adjust STILL The rate of the still picture you want to superimpose on the moving picture FLASH The interval of flash motion LUMI.
Using special effects – Digital Effect When you turn the power off The digital effect will be automatically canceled. When recording in the slow shutter mode Auto focus may not be effective. Focus manually using a tripod.
Using the PROGRAM AE function You can select PROGRAM AE (Auto Exposure) mode to suit your specific shooting requirements. Spotlight mode This mode prevents people’s faces, for example, from appearing excessively white when shooting subjects lit by strong light in the theater. Soft portrait mode This mode brings out the subject while creating a soft background for subjects such as people or flowers. Sports lesson mode This mode minimizes shake on fast-moving subjects such as in tennis or golf.
Using the PROGRAM AE function (1) In the standby/memory camera mode, press FN to display PAGE1 (p. 16). (2) Press MENU, then select a desired PROGRAM AE mode in in the menu settings (p. 89). 1 FN Press EXIT. To turn the PROGRAM AE function off Select AUTO in PROGRAM AE in the menu settings. Notes •In the spotlight, sports lesson and beach & ski modes, you cannot take close-ups. This is because your camcorder is set to focus only on subjects in the middle to far distance.
Adjusting the exposure manually You can manually adjust and set the exposure. Adjust the exposure manually in the following cases: •The subject is backlit •To shoot the bright subject and dark background •To record dark pictures (e.g. night scenes) faithfully (1) In the CAMERA/memory camera mode, press FN to display PAGE1 (p. 16). (2) Press EXPOSURE. The screen to adjust the exposure appears. (3) Press MANUAL, then adjust the exposure using –/+. – : to dim + : to brighten OK to return to PAGE1.
Using the spot light-metering mode – Flexible Spot Meter You can take a picture with the appropriate exposure automatically for just the point you want to focus on. Use the Flexible Spot Meter mode in the following cases: •The subject is backlit •When there is strong contrast between the subject and background such as with a subject that is on stage and lighted by a spotlight.
Focusing manually You can gain better results by manually adjusting the focus in the following cases: •The autofocus mode is not effective when shooting – subjects through glass coated with water droplets – horizontal stripes – subjects with little contrast with backgrounds such as walls and sky •When you want to change the focus from a subject in the foreground to a subject in the background •Shooting a stationary subject when using a tripod (1) Press FOCUS lightly in the CAMERA/memory camera mode.
— Advanced Playback Operations — Playing back a tape with picture effects During playback, you can process a scene using the picture effect functions: NEG.ART, SEPIA, B&W and SOLARIZE. (1) In the playback mode or the playback pause mode, press FN to display PAGE1 (p. 16). in the menu settings to select a (2) Press MENU, then select P EFFECT in desired picture effect mode (p. 89). Refer to page 40 for details of each picture effect function. 1 To return to FN Press EXIT.
Playing back a tape with digital effects During playback, you can process a scene using the digital effect functions: STILL, FLASH, LUMI. and TRAIL. (1) In the playback/playback pause mode, press FN and select PAGE2 (p. 16). (2) Press DIG EFFT. The screen to select a desired digital effect mode appears. (3) Select a desired digital effect mode. In the STILL or LUMI. mode, the picture where you select the mode is stored in memory as a still picture. (4) Press –/+ to adjust the effect.
Enlarging recorded images – PB ZOOM You can enlarge images recorded on a tape. (1) In the playback/playback pause mode, press FN and select PAGE2. (2) Press PB ZOOM. The PB ZOOM screen appears. (3) Press the area you want to enlarge in the frame on the PB ZOOM screen. The area you pressed moves to the center of the screen, and the playback image is enlarged at twice the size. If you press the other area again, the area moves to the center of the screen.
Quickly locating a scene using the zero set memory function Your camcorder goes forward or backward to automatically stop at a desired scene having a tape counter value of “0:00:00”. You can do this with the Remote Commander. (1) In the playback mode, press DISPLAY on the Remote Commander if the counter is not on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. (2) Press ZERO SET MEMORY on the Remote Commander at the point you want to locate later.
Searching the boundaries of recorded tape by title – Title search If you use a tape with cassette memory, you can search for the boundaries of recorded tape by title. You need the Remote Commander for this operation. 4 HELLO! CONGRATULATIONS! HAPPY NEW YEAR! PRESENT GOOD MORNING WEDDING 1 FN POWER LOCK MEMORY OFF CAMERA 1 2 3 4 5 6 VCR 5 2 TITLE SEARCH SEARCH MODE Advanced Playback Operations (1) Set the POWER switch to VCR. (2) Press FN to display PAGE1 (p. 16).
Searching a recording by date – Date search You can automatically search for the point where the recording date changes and start playback from that point. Use a tape with cassette memory for convenience. You need the Remote Commander for this operation. Use this function to check where recording dates change or to edit the tape at each recording date. Searching for the date by using cassette memory You can use this function only when playing back a tape with cassette memory (p. 125).
Searching a recording by date – Date search Searching for the date without using cassette memory (1) (2) (3) (4) To stop searching Press x on the Remote Commander or on your camcorder. Note If one day’s recording is less than two minutes, your camcorder may not accurately find the point where the recording date changes. In the mark •The bar in the •The mark in the Advanced Playback Operations Set the POWER switch to VCR. Press FN to display PAGE1 (p. 16). to OFF in the menu settings (p. 89).
Searching for a photo – Photo search/Photo scan You can search for a still picture you have recorded on a mini DV tape (photo search). You can also search for still pictures one after another and display each picture for five seconds automatically regardless of cassette memory (photo scan). Use the Remote Commander for these operations. Use this function to check or edit still pictures.
Searching for a photo – Photo search/Photo scan Searching for a photo without using cassette memory (1) (2) (3) (4) To stop searching Press x on the Remote Commander or on your camcorder. In the mark •The bar in the •The mark in the mark indicates the present point on the tape. indicates the actual point you are trying to search. If a tape has a blank portion between recorded portions The photo search function may not work correctly.
— Editing — Dubbing a tape Using the A/V connecting cable Connect your camcorder to the VCR using the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder. Set the input selector on the VCR to LINE, if available. Refer to the operating instructions of your VCR. (1) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to record over) into the VCR, and insert the recorded tape into your camcorder. (2) Set the POWER switch to VCR. (3) Play back the recorded tape on your camcorder. (4) Start recording on the VCR.
Dubbing a tape Using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) Simply connect the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) (not supplied) to DV IN/OUT and to DV IN/OUT of the DV products. With digital-to-digital connection, video and audio signals are transmitted in digital form for high-quality editing. You cannot dub the titles, display indicators or the contents of cassette memory. (1) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to record over) into the VCR, and insert the recorded tape into your camcorder.
Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing You can duplicate selected scenes (programs) for editing onto a tape without operating the VCR. Scenes can be selected by frame. Unwanted scene Unwanted scene Switch the order Before operating the Digital program editing Step 1 Connect your camcorder to the VCR (p. 60). Step 2 Set the VCR for operation (p. 61, 65). Step 3 Adjust the synchronicity of your camcorder and the VCR (p. 66). When you dub using the same VCR again, you can skip steps 2 and 3.
Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing Step 2: Setting the VCR to operate with the A/V connecting cable To edit using the VCR, send the control signal by infrared ray to the remote sensor on the VCR. When you connect using the A/V connecting cable, follow the procedures below, (1) ~ (4), to send the control signal correctly. (1) Setting the IR SETUP code Editing 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.
Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing 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. Default setting is code number 1. Brand Sony Admiral (M. Wards) Aiwa Audio Dynamic Bell & Howell (M.
Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing (2) Setting the modes to cancel the recording pause on the VCR 1 Select PAUSEMODE, then press EXEC. 2 Select the mode to cancel recording pause on the VCR, then press EXEC. The correct button depends on your VCR. Refer to the operating instructions of your VCR. 1 2 EXEC RET.
Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing (4) Confirming the VCR operation 1 Insert a recordable tape into the VCR, then set the VCR to recording pause. 2 Select IR TEST, then press EXEC. 3 Select EXECUTE, then press EXEC. If the VCR starts recording, the setting is correct. The indicator you selected to cancel recording pause on the VCR flashes on the LCD screen. When finished, the indicator changes to “COMPLETE”.
Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing Step 2: Setting the VCR to operate with the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) When you connect using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) (not supplied), follow the procedures below. Editing (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 FN to display PAGE1 (p. 16).
Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing Step 3: Adjusting the synchronicity of the VCR You can adjust the synchronicity of your camcorder and the VCR. Prepare a pen and paper for notes. Before operation, eject a cassette from your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER swtich to VCR on your camcorder. (2) Insert a recordable tape into the VCR, then set the VCR to recording pause. When you select i.LINK in CONTROL, the above procedure is not necessary. (3) Select ADJ TEST, then press EXEC.
Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing 3,4 7,8 OTHERS ED I T SET CONTROL ADJ TEST ”CUT - I N” ”CUT -OUT” I R SETUP PAUSEMODE I R TEST EXIT OTHERS RET. ED I T EXEC SET CONTROL EXECUT I NG ADJ TEST ”CUT - I N” No. 2 ”CUT -OUT” IN I R SETUP PAUSEMODE +215 I R TEST 0 RET. EXEC EXIT OTHERS ED I T EXEC SET RET. CONTROL COMPLETE ADJ TEST ”CUT - I N” ”CUT -OUT” I R SETUP PAUSEMODE I R TEST EXEC EXIT RET.
Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing If you connect using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) With digital-to-digital connection, video and audio signals are transmitted in digital form for high-quality editing. When you connect with the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) You may not be able to operate the dubbing function correctly, depending on the VCR. Keep the i.LINK connection, and follow the procedure from step 2 on page 61.
Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing Erasing the program you have set Erase OUT mark first, and then IN mark of the last program. (1) Press UNDO. The last program mark flashes on the LCD screen. (2) Press EXEC. The setting is cancelled. To cancel erasing Press CANCEL in step 2. Erasing all programs (1) Select VIDEO EDIT in in the menu settings. (2) Press ERASE ALL. All the program marks flash on the LCD screen. (3) Press EXEC. The settings are cancelled.
Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing Operation 2: Performing a Digital program edit (Dubbing a tape) Make sure your camcorder and the VCR are connected, and that the VCR is set to recording pause. (When you use the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable), you don’t need to set the VCR to recording pause mode.) When you use a video camera recorder, set its POWER switch to VCR. (1) Select VIDEO EDIT. Then press START . (2) Press EXEC.
Using with analog video unit and personal computer – Signal convert function You can convert analog video signals into digital video signals via your camcorder connected to a personal computer and analog video unit. Analog video signals t Digital video signals You can capture images and sound from an analog video unit connected to a personal computer which has the i. LINK jack (DV jack) to your camcorder. (1) (2) (3) (4) OUT AUDIO/VIDEO S VIDEO Editing Set the POWER switch to VCR.
Recording video or TV programs Using the A/V connecting cable You can record a tape from another VCR or a TV program from a TV that has video/ audio outputs. Use your camcorder as a recorder. (1) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to record over) into your camcorder. If you are recording a tape from the VCR, insert a recorded tape into the VCR. (2) Set the POWER switch to VCR. to LCD in the menu settings (p. 89). (3) Press MENU, then set DISPLAY in And press EXIT to return to FN.
Recording video or TV programs When you have finished dubbing a tape Press x on both your camcorder and the VCR. Using the Remote Commander In the step 6 above, press z REC and the button on its right simultaneously, then immediately press X. And in the step 8, press X at the scene where you want to start recording from.
Recording video or TV programs Using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) Simply connect the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) (not supplied) to DV IN/OUT and to DV IN/OUT of the DV products. With digital-to-digital connection, video and audio signals are transmitted in digital form for high-quality editing. (1) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to record over) into your camcorder, and insert the recorded tape into VCR. (2) Set the POWER switch to VCR.
Recording video or TV programs You can connect one VCR only using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable). When you dub a picture in digital form The color of the display may be uneven. However, this does not affect the dubbed picture. You can also use your camcorder as a player You can use your camcorder as a player or recorder without changing the connection. If you record playback pause picture with the DV IN/OUT jack The recorded picture becomes rough.
Inserting a scene from a VCR Replacing recording on a tape – Insert Editing 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 58 or 59. Insert a cassette containing the desired scene to insert into the VCR. [a] [b] [c] (1) Set the POWER switch to VCR.
Inserting a scene from a VCR 4 6 0:00:00 ZERO SET MEMORY 5 ZERO SET MEMORY REC PAUSE 7 REC START REC CTRL RET. FN REC START Editing REC PAUSE To change the insert end point Press ZERO SET MEMORY again after step 5 to erase the ZERO SET MEMORY indicator and begin from step 3. Using the Remote Commander Press REC and the button on its right simultaneously, then immediately press X in the step 5 and 6. And in the step 7, press X at the scene where you want to start recording from.
Audio dubbing 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.
Audio dubbing Dubbing with the built-in microphones No connection is necessary. Editing Notes •When you dub an audio sound with the external microphone, check the recorded picture and sound by connecting the AUDIO/VIDEO jack to a TV. The recorded sound is not output from the speaker. Check the sound by using the TV or headphones.
Audio dubbing Monitoring the new recorded sound To play back the sound Adjust the balance between the original sound (ST1) and the new sound (ST2) by selecting AUDIO MIX in the menu settings (p. 89). VCR SET H i F i SOUND AUD I O M I X A/VtDV OUT ST1 r R EXEC EXIT ST2 RET. About 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.
Superimposing a title If you use a tape with cassette memory, you can superimpose the title while recording or after recording. When you play back the tape, the title is displayed for about 5 seconds from the point where you superimposed it. You can select one of eight preset titles and two custom titles (p. 85). You can also select the color, size and position of titles. VACATION Editing (1) In the CAMERA/playback/playback pause mode, press FN and select PAGE2 (p. 16). (2) Press TITLE.
Superimposing a title 1 2 FN EXIT PRESET TITLE HELLO! HAPPY BIRTHDAY HAPPY HOLIDAYS CONGRATULATIONS! OUR SWEET BABY WEDDING VACATION THE END TITLE r 3 EXIT PRESET TITLE HELLO! HAPPY BIRTHDAY HAPPY HOLIDAYS CONGRATULATIONS! OUR SWEET BABY WEDDING VACATION THE END r 4 R EXEC EXEC r TITLE OK R EXEC R RET. EXEC RET EXIT VACATION EXEC COLOR r RET. EXEC EXIT PRESET TITLE HELLO! HAPPY BIRTHDAY HAPPY HOLIDAYS CONGRATULATIONS! OUR SWEET BABY WEDDING VACATION THE END RET.
Superimposing a title Not to display title Set TITLE DSPL to OFF in the menu settings (p. 89). Title setting •The title color changes as follows: WHITE t YELLOW t VIOLET t RED t CYAN t GREEN t BLUE •The title size changes as follows: SMALL y LARGE You cannot input 13 characters or more in LARGE size. •If you select the title size “SMALL”, you have nine choices for the title position. If you select the title size “LARGE”, you have eight choices for the title position.
Superimposing a title Erasing a title (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or VCR. Press FN to display PAGE1 (p. 16). Press MENU to display the menu. Select with r/R, and then EXEC. Select TITLEERASE with r/R, and then EXEC. The screen to erase a title appears. (6) Select the title you want to erase with r/R, and then press EXEC. “ERASE OK?” indicator appears. (7) Make sure the title is the one you want to erase, and press OK.
Making your own titles You can make up to two titles and store them in cassette memory. Each title can have up to 20 characters. (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) In CAMERA/VCR mode, press FN, and select PAGE2 (p. 16). Press TITLE. with r/R, and press EXEC. Select Select CUSTOM1 SET or CUSTOM2 SET with r/R, and press EXEC. Select the desired character. Repeat pressing a key to select the desired character on the key. (6) Press c to move the cursor for the next character.
Making your own titles To return to FN Press EXIT. To change a title you have stored In step 4, select CUSTOM1 SET or CUSTOM2 SET, depending on which title you want to change, then press EXEC and then enter the new title as desired. If you take 5 minutes or longer to enter characters in the standby mode while a cassette is in your camcorder The power automatically goes off. The characters you have entered remain stored in memory.
Labeling a cassette If you use a tape with cassette memory, you can label a cassette. The label can consist of up to 10 characters and is stored in cassette memory. When you insert the labeled cassette and set the POWER switch to CAMERA or VCR, the label is displayed for about 5 seconds. (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) Editing Insert the cassette you want to label. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or VCR. Press FN to display PAGE1 (p. 16). Press MENU to display the menu. with r/R, and then EXEC.
Labeling a cassette To return to FN Press EXIT. To erase a character Select C in step 6. The last character is erased. To change the label you have made Insert the cassette to change the label, and operate in the same way to make a new label. Deleting all the data in cassette memory You can delete all the data in cassette memory at once. (1) (2) (3) (4) In CAMERA/VCR mode, press FN to display PAGE1 (p. 16). in the menu settings, then press EXEC. Press MENU.
— Customizing Your Camcorder — Changing the menu settings To change the mode settings in the menu settings, select the menu items with r/R dial. The default settings can be partially changed. First, select the icon, then the menu item and then the mode. (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) In CAMERA/VCR /MEMORY mode, press FN to display PAGE1 (p. 16). Press MENU to display the menu. Press r/R to select a desired icon, and press EXEC. Press r/R to select a desired item, and press EXEC.
Changing the menu settings Menu items are displayed as the following icons: MANUAL SET CAMERA SET VCR SET LCD SET MEMORY SET CM SET TAPE SET SETUP MENU OTHERS Selecting the mode setting of each item z is the default setting. Menu items differ depending on the position of the POWER switch. The LCD screen shows only the items you can operate at the moment. Icon/item Mode Meaning POWER switch PROGRAM AE To suit your specific shooting requirement (p.
Changing the menu settings Icon/item HiFi SOUND POWER switch Mode Meaning z STEREO To play back a stereo tape or dual sound track tape with main and sub sound 1 To play back a stereo tape with the left sound or a dual sound tape with main sound 2 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. 80) A/V t DV OUT z OFF To output digital images in analog format using your camcorder.
Changing the menu settings Icon/item CONTINUOUS Mode Meaning z OFF Not to record continuously MULTI SCRN QUALITY z FINE STANDARD POWER switch MEMORY To record 9 pictures continuously (p. 104) To record still pictures in the fine image quality mode, using the “Memory Stick” VCR MEMORY To record still pictures in the standard image quality mode, using the “Memory Stick” SLIDE SHOW To play back images in a continuous loop (p. 118) MEMORY DELETE ALL To delete all the images (p.
Changing the menu settings Icon/item REC MODE Mode Meaning z SP To record in the SP (Standard Play) mode LP AUDIO MODE z 12BIT 16BIT To increase the recording time to 1.
Changing the menu settings Icon/item CLOCK SET DEMO MODE Mode Meaning To reset the date or time (p. 95) z ON OFF To make the demonstration appear To cancel the demonstration mode To set the clock to the local time. Press r/R to set a time difference. The clock changes by the time difference you set here. If you set the time difference to 0, the clock returns to the originally set time.
Resetting the date and time The default clock setting is set to Tokyo time for the models sold in Japan, and New York time for other models. If you do not use your camcorder for about three months, the date and time settings may be released (bars may appear) because the manganese-lithium battery installed in your camcorder will have been discharged. First, set the year, then the month, the day, the hour and then the minute. (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) In the standby mode, press FN to display PAGE1 (p.
— “Memory Stick” operations — Using a “Memory Stick”–introduction You can record and play back still images on a “Memory Stick” supplied with your camcorder. You can easily play back, re-record or delete still images. You can exchange image data with other equipment such as a personal computer etc., using the PC serial cable for “Memory Stick” supplied with your camcorder. On file format (JPEG) Your camcorder compresses image data in JPEG format (extension .jpg).
Using a “Memory Stick”–introduction Formatting the supplied “Memory Stick” Formatting with this camcorder is not required. The “Memory Stick” has been formatted in the FAT-format at factory. “Memory Stick” supplied with your camcorder •Sample images are recorded in the “Memory Stick” (p. 109). Note that these images will be deleted if you format the “Memory Stick”. •Stick the supplied label on the labeling position to prevent the accidental erasure.
Using a “Memory Stick”–introduction Inserting a “Memory Stick” Insert a “Memory Stick” in the “Memory Stick” compartment as far as it can go with the v mark facing up. Access lamp “Memory Stick” compartment Ejecting a “Memory Stick” Slide MEMORY RELEASE in the direction of the arrow. MEMORY RELEASE While the access lamp is lit or flashing Never shake or strike your camcorder because your camcorder is reading the data from the “Memory Stick” or recording the data on the “Memory Stick”.
Using a “Memory Stick”–introduction Using a touch panel Your camcorder has operation buttons on the LCD screen. Press the LCD panel directly to operate each function. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK is set to the right (unlock) position. (2) Press OPEN to open the LCD panel. Operation buttons appear on the LCD screen. You can switch the memory playback/the memory camera mode by pressing PLAY/CAM. You can also use the Remote Commander for this operation. (3) Press FN.
Using a “Memory Stick”–introduction To execute settings Press EXEC or OK. To cancel settings Press OFF to return to PAGE1/PAGE2/PAGE3. To return to FN Press EXIT. Notes •When using the touch panel, press operation buttons with your thumb supporting the LCD screen from the back side of it or press those buttons lightly with your index finger. Do not press them with sharp objects such as pens. •Do not touch the LCD screen with wet hands.
Using a “Memory Stick”–introduction Selecting image quality mode You can select image quality mode in still picture recording. The default setting is FINE. (1) Set the POWER switch to VCR or MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK is set to the right (unlock) position. (2) Press FN to display PAGE1 (p. 99). in the menu settings to select a (3) Press MENU, then select QUALITY in desired image quality. 2 1 LOCK VCR FN LOCK POWER Press EXIT.
Using a “Memory Stick”–introduction Image quality mode Memory capacity FINE (FINE) About 100 KB STANDARD (STD) About 60 KB Approximate number of images you can record on a “Memory Stick” The number of images you can record varies depending on which image quality mode you select and the complexity of the subject.
Recording still images on “Memory Stick” – Memory Photo recording You can record still pictures on the “Memory Stick”. You can also record nine still pictures continuously. (MULTI SCRN) Before operation Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK is set to the right (unlock) position. (2) Keep pressing PHOTO lightly. The green z mark stops flashing, then lights up.
Recording still images on “Memory Stick” – Memory Photo recording When the POWER switch is set to MEMORY The following functions do not work: – 16:9 wide – Digital zoom – SteadyShot function – SUPER NIGHTSHOT – Fader – Picture effect – Digital effect – Title – Low lux mode (The indicator flashes.) – Sports lesson mode (The indicator flashes.) When you are recording a still image You can neither turn off the power nor press PHOTO.
Recording still images on “Memory Stick” – Memory Photo recording (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK is set to the right (unlock) position. (2) Press FN to display PAGE1 (p. 99). (3) Press MENU, then set CONTINUOUS to MULTI SCRN in in the menu settings. 1 LOCK POWER LOCK VCR MEMORY OFF CAMERA Press EXIT. If the capacity of the “Memory Stick” becomes full “ FULL” appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder, and you cannot record still pictures on this “Memory Stick”.
Recording still images on “Memory Stick” – Memory Photo recording Self-timer memory photo recording You can make a memory photo recording with the self-timer. This mode is useful when you want to record yourself. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the right (unlock) position. (2) Press FN, then select PAGE3. PAGE3 screen appears. (3) Press SELFTIMER in the standby mode. (self-timer) indicator appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder.
Superimposing a still picture in the “Memory Stick” on a moving picture – MEMORY MIX You can superimpose a still picture you have recorded on a “Memory Stick” on top of the moving picture you are recording. M. CHROM (Memory chromakey) You can swap a blue area of a still picture such as an illustration or a frame with a moving picture. M. LUMI (Memory luminancekey) You can swap a brighter area of a still picture such as a handwritten illustlation or title with a moving picture.
Superimposing a still picture in the “Memory Stick” on a moving picture – MEMORY MIX Before operation Insert a mini DV tape and a recorded “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. (2) In the standby mode, press FN to display PAGE1 (p. 16). (3) Press MEM MIX. The last recorded or last composed image appears on the lower part of the screen as a thumbnail image.
Superimposing a still picture in the “Memory Stick” on a moving picture – MEMORY MIX Items to adjust M. CHROM The color (blue) scheme of the area in the still picture which is to be swapped with a moving picture M. LUMI The color (bright) scheme of the area in the still picture which is to be swapped with a moving picture C. CHROM The color (blue) scheme of the area in the moving picture which is to be swapped with a still picture M.
Recording an image from a mini DV tape as a still image Your camcorder can read moving picture data recorded on a mini DV tape and record it as a still image on a “Memory Stick”. Your camcorder can also take in moving picture data through the input connector and record it as a still image on a “Memory Stick”. Before operation Insert a recorded mini DV tape and a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to VCR. . The picture recorded on the mini DV tape is played back.
Recording an image from a mini DV tape as a still image Recording a still image from other equipment (1) Set the POWER switch to VCR and set DISPLAY in to LCD in the menu settings. (2) Set A/V t DV OUT in to OFF in the menu settings. (3) 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 in the viewfinder. (4) Follow the steps 3 and 4 on page 110.
Copying still images from a mini DV tape – Photo save Using the search function, you can automatically take in only still images from mini DV tapes and record them on a “Memory Stick” in sequence. Before operation •Insert a recorded mini DV tape and rewind the tape. •Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to VCR. (2) Press FN to display PAGE1 (p. 16). in the menu settings. “PHOTO (3) Press MENU, then select PHOTO SAVE in BUTTON” appears on the LCD screen.
Copying still images from a mini DV tape – Photo save When the access lamp is lit or flashing Never shake or strike your camcorder. As well do not turn the power off, eject a “Memory Stick” or remove the battery pack. Otherwise, the image data breakdown may occur. To record all the images recorded on the mini DV tape Rewind the tape all the way back and start copying. If the write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to LOCK “NOT READY” appears when you select the item in the menu settings.
Viewing a still picture – Memory photo playback You can play back still images recorded on a “Memory Stick”. You can also play back 6 images at a time by selecting the index screen. Before operation Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK is set to the right (unlock) position. (2) Press PLAY (p. 99). The last recorded image is displayed. (3) Press –/+ on your camcorder or the Remote Commander to select the desired still image.
Viewing a still picture – Memory photo playback Screen indicators during still image playback Image number/Total number of recorded images 6 / 40 MEMORY PLAY 100–0006 Print mark Protect indicator – + CAM INDEX FN Data file name Playing back 6 recorded images at a time (index screen) (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK is set to the right (unlock) position. (2) Press INDEX on your camcorder or on the Remote Commander to display the index screen.
Viewing a still picture – Memory photo playback Note When displaying the index screen, the number appears above each image. This indicates the order in which images are recorded on the “Memory Stick”. These numbers are different from the data file names. Index screen Index screen is available in both the memory camera/memory playback mode. Files modified with personal computers These files may not be displayed on the index screen.
Enlarging still images recorded on “Memory Stick”s – Memory PB ZOOM You can enlarge still images recorded on a “Memory Stick”. Before operation Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. (1) In the memory playback mode, press FN, then select PAGE2 (p. 99). The PAGE2 screen appears. (2) Press PB ZOOM. PB ZOOM screen appears. (3) Press the area that you want to enlarge in the frame on the PB ZOOM screen.
Playing back images continuously – 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 is set to the right (unlock) position. (2) Press FN to display PAGE1 (p. 99). (3) Press MENU, then select SLIDE SHOW in in the menu settings (p. 89). And press EXEC. READY apppears on the LCD screen.
Preventing accidental erasure – Image protection 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. Make sure that the LOCK is set to the right (unlock) position. (2) Press INDEX on your camcorder or the Remote Commander to display the index. (3) Press “- MARK.” The screen to protect the image appears. (4) Press the image you want to protect.
Deleting images You can delete images stored in a “Memory Stick”. Deleting selected images on the single screen Before operation Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK is set to the right (unlock) position. (2) Play back the image you want to delete (p. 114). (3) Press FN to display PAGE1 (p. 99). (4) Press DELETE. “DELETE?” appears on the LCD screen. (5) Press OK. The selected image is deleted.
Deleting images Deleting selected images on the index screen Before operation Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK is set to the right (unlock) position. (2) Press INDEX on your camcorder or the Remote Commander to display the index. (3) Press DEL. Then press the image you want to delete. The number of the selected image is highlighted. (4) Prees EXEC. “DELETE?” appears on the LCD screen. (5) Press OK. The selected images are deleted.
Deleting images Deleting all the images 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 is set to the right (unlock) position. (2) Press FN to display PAGE1 (p. 99). in the menu settings (p. 89). (3) Press MENU, then select DELETE ALL in (4) Select DELETE, then press EXEC. “OK” changes to “EXECUTE”. (5) Select EXECUTE. Then press EXEC.
Writing a print mark – PRINT MARK You can specify the recorded still image to print out. This function is useful for printing out still images later. Your camcorder conforms with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standard for specifying the still images to print out. Before operation Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK is set to the right (unlock) position.
— Additional Information — Using the viewfinder You can operate with the touch panel using the viewfinder. (1) In the CAMERA/memory camera mode, pull out the viewfinder until it clicks, and then turn the LCD panel over and move it back to your camcorder body with the LCD screen facing out (p. 28). The LCD screen is turned off. OK and FADER (only in CAMERA (2) Press the LCD screen. EXPOSURE, mode) appear. OK. (3) Select the desired item, then press EXPOSURE: adjust the exposure by pressing –/+.
Usable cassettes Selecting cassette types You can use the mini DV cassette only*. You cannot use any other 8 mm, Hi8, Digital8, 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. (Cassette Memory) mark. Tapes with cassette memory have We recommend that you use the tape with cassette memory. mark on the cassette is 4KB. Your camcorder can The memory capacity of tapes marked with accommodate up to 16KB.
Usable cassettes Audio mode 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.
About i.LINK The DV jack on this unit is an i.LINK-compliant DV IN/OUT jack. This section describes the i.LINK standard and its features. What 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.
About i.LINK i.LINK functions on this unit For details on how to dub when this unit is connected to other video equipment having DV jacks, see page 59. 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.
Troubleshooting If you run into any problem using your camcorder, use the following table to troubleshoot the problem. If the problem persists, disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer. If “C:ss:ss” appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder, the self-diagnosis display function has worked. See page 135. In the recording mode Symptom START/STOP does not operate. The power goes off. The SteadyShot function does not work. The autofocusing function does not work.
Troubleshooting Symptom The picture is recorded in incorrect or unnatural colors. Picture appears too bright, and the subject does not appear in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen. The click of the shutter does not sound. A horizontal band appears when shooting a TV screen or computer screen. In the mirror mode, the picture disappears from the LCD screen or the viewfinder. Cause and/or Corrective Actions • NIGHTSHOT is set to ON. c Set it to OFF (p. 24). • NIGHTSHOT is set to ON in a bright place.
Troubleshooting In the recording and playback modes Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions • The battery pack is not installed, or is dead or nearly dead. c Install a charged battery pack (p. 10, 12). • The AC adaptor is not connected to a wall outlet. c Connect the AC adaptor to a wall outlet (p. 14). The end search function does not • The tape was ejected after recording when using a tape work. without cassette memory (p. 26, 30). • You have not recorded on the new cassette yet (p. 26, 30).
Troubleshooting When operating using the “Memory Stick” Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions • The “Memory Stick” has already been recorded to its full capacity. c Erase unnecessary images and record again (p. 120). • The “Memory Stick” is not inserted. c Insert a “Memory Stick” (p. 98). • The “Memory Stick” formatted incorrectly is inserted. c Format the “Memory Stick” or use another “Memory Stick” (p. 92). • The write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to LOCK. c Set the tab to write (p. 96).
Troubleshooting Others Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions • The tape has no cassette memory. c Use a tape with cassette memory (p. 81, 125). • The cassette memory is full. c Erase another title (p. 84). • The tape is set to prevent accidental erasure. c Slide the write-protect tab so that red portion is not visible (p. 15). • Nothing is recorded in that position on the tape. c Superimpose the title to the recorded position (p. 81). • The tape has no cassette memory. The cassette label is not recorded.
Troubleshooting Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions • Moisture condensation has occurred. c Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at least 1 hour to acclimatize (p. 139). • Some troubles have occurred in your camcorder. c Remove the cassette and insert it again, then operate your camcorder. No function works though the power • Disconnect the Connecting plate of the AC adaptor or is on. remove the battery, then reconnect it in about 1 minute. Turn the power on (p. 12, 14).
Self-diagnosis display Your camcorder has a self-diagnosis display function. This function displays the current condition of your camcorder as a 5-digit code (a combination of a letter and figures) in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen. If a 5-digit code is displayed, check the following code chart. The last two digits (indicated by ss) will differ depending on the state of your camcorder. Viewfinder or LCD screen C:21:00 Self-diagnosis display • C:ss:ss You can service your camcorder yourself.
Warning indicators and messages If indicators and messages appear in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen, check the following: See the page in parentheses “( )” for more information. The indicators and messages are displayed in yellow. Warning indicators The still image is protected Slow flashing: •The still image is protected (p. 119).* Self-diagnosis display (p. 135) Warning indicator as to file Slow flashing: •The file is corrupted. •The file is unreadable.
Warning indicators and messages Warning messages •CLOCK SET Reset the date and time (p. 95). •FOR “InfoLITHIUM” BATTERY ONLY Use an “InfoLIHIUM” battery pack (p. 12). • The video heads are dirty (p. 139). CLEANING CASSETTE •COPY INHIBIT • FULL You tried to record a picture that has a copyright control signal (p. 125).* The tape cassette memory is full (p. 83).* The tape has no cassette memory (p. 125).* • 16BIT AUDIO MODE is set to 16BIT.* You cannot dub new sound (p. 93).
Using your camcorder abroad Using your camcorder abroad You can use your camcorder in any country or area with the AC adaptor supplied with your camcorder within 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. When charging the battery pack, use a commercially available AC plug adaptor [a], if necessary, depending on the design of the wall outlet [b]. AC-VF10 [a] [b] Your camcorder is an NTSC system based camcorder.
Maintenance information and precautions Moisture condensation 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.
Maintenance information and precautions Cleaning the LCD screen If fingerprints or dust make the LCD screen dirty, we recommend using a LCD Cleaning cloth (supplied) to clean the LCD screen. Removing dust from inside the viewfinder (1) Pull out the viewfinder 1. Remove the two screws 2 with a screwdriver (not supplied). Remove the eyecup 3. 2 3 1 2 (2) Remove dust from inside the eyecup and viewfinder with a commercially available blower. (3) In the reverse way of (1), attach the eyecup.
Maintenance information and precautions Ajusting the LCD screen (CALIBRATION) The buttons on the touch panel may not work correctly. If this happens, follow the procedure below. (1) Set the POWER switch to OFF. (2) Eject the tape from your camcorder, then disconnect any connecting cable from your camcorder. (3) Set the POWER switch to VCR while pressing DISPLAY/TOUCH PANEL on your camcorder, then keep pressing DISPLAY/TOUCH PANEL for about five seconds.
Maintenance information and precautions Precautions Camcorder operation •Operate your camcorder on 3.6 V (battery pack) or 4.2 V (AC adaptor). •For DC or AC operation, use the accessories recommended in this operating instructions. •If any solid object or liquid get inside the casing, unplug your camcorder and have it checked by a Sony dealer before operating it any further. •Avoid rough handling or mechanical shock. Be particularly careful of the lens.
Maintenance information and precautions •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 Battery pack Notes on dry batteries 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.
Specifications Video camera recorder System Video recording system 2 rotary heads Helical scanning system Audio recording system Rotary heads, PCM system Quantization: 12 bits (Fs 32 kHz, stereo 1, stereo 2), 16 bits (Fs 48 kHz, stereo) Video signal NTSC color, EIA standards Usable cassette Mini DV cassette with the mark printed Tape speed SP: Approx. 18.81 mm/s LP: Approx. 12.56 mm/s Recording/playback time (using cassette DVM60) SP: 1 hour LP: 1.
— Quick Reference — Identifying the parts and controls Camcorder 1 5 6 7 2 8 3 9 0 4 6 Viewfinder (p. 18) 2 OPEN button (p. 21, 27) 7 LOCK (p. 18) 3 LCD screen/Touch panel (p. 16, 99) 8 POWER switch (p. 18) 4 Battery/Battery terminal cover (p. 12) 9 START/STOP button (p. 18) 5 Eyecup 0 BATTERY RELEASE lever (p. 12) Quick Reference 1 Lens cap (p. 18) This mark indicates that this product is a genuine accessory for Sony video products.
Identifying the parts and controls qj qa qs qd qf qk ql qg w; qh qa Accessory shoe qh Infrared rays emitter (p. 24) qs Microphone (p. 78) qj Focus ring (p. 48) qd NIGHTSHOT switch (p. 24) qk Lens qf SUPER NIGHTSHOT button (p. 24) ql Remote sensor qg S VIDEO jack (p. 31, 34, 58) w; Camera recording lamp (p. 18) Note on the Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens which can reproduce a fine image.
Identifying the parts and controls wa ws wd wf ws AUDIO/VIDEO jack (p. 31, 34, 58) wd (LANC)/DIGITAL I/O jack (p.116) LANC stands for Local Application Control Bus System. The control jack is used for controlling the tape transport of video equipment and other peripherals connected to the video equipment. This jack has the same function as the jack indicated as CONTROL L or REMOTE. wf DV IN/OUT jack (p. 59) The DV IN/OUT jack is i.LINK compatible. Quick Reference wa MIC jack (PLUG IN POWER) (p.
Identifying the parts and controls wk wg wl wh e; ea wj wg Speaker wl Power zoom lever (p. 22) wh Power lamp (p. 7, 18) e; DISPLAY/TOUCH PANEL button (p. 28) wj i (headphones) jack When you use headphones, the speaker on your camcorder is silent. ea RESET button (p. 134) wk PHOTO button (p. 32, 103) 148 es es Access lamp (p.
Identifying the parts and controls ed ek ef el eg r; ra eh rs ej el Holding Grip ef BACK LIGHT button (p. 23) r; MEMORY RELEASE lever (p. 98) eg “Memory Stick” slot (p. 98) ra OPEN/Z EJECT lever (p. 15) eh Viewfinder lens adjustment lever (p. 19) rs Tripod receptacle Make sure that the length of the tripod screw is less than 9/32 inch (6.5 mm). Otherwise, you cannot attach the tripod securely and the screw may damage your camcorder. ej Cassette lid (p.
Identifying the parts and controls Remote Commander The buttons that have the same name on the Remote Commander as on your camcorder function identically to the buttons on your camcorder. RMT-811 8 1 9 2 3 0 qa qs 4 qd 5 6 7 1 PHOTO button (p. 32, 103) 9 ZERO SET MEMORY button (p. 52) 2 DISPLAY button (p. 28) q; START/STOP button (p. 18) 3 Memory control buttons (p. 114) qa DATA CODE button (p. 28) 4 SEARCH MODE button (p. 53, 54, 55, 56, 57) qs Power zoom button (p.
Identifying the parts and controls To prepare the Remote Commander Insert 2 size AA (R6) batteries by matching the + and – polarities on the batteries to the + – marks inside the battery compartment. Quick Reference 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 VCR 2.
Identifying the parts and controls Operation indicators 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 0 min – ST I LL 1 6 : 9W I DE NEG . ART STBY + AUTO 6 0 AWB F11 8 0:1 2:3 4 1 2 min Z ERO S E T M E MO R Y END SEARCH wa DV I N 16B I T 100–0001 2 Remaining battery time indicator (p. 23) 3 Zoom indicator (p. 22)/Exposure indicator (p. 46, 47)/Data file name indicator (p. 96) wf wg wh qg NIGHTSHOT indicator (p. 24) qh Warning indicators (p. 136) qj Tape counter indicator (p. 52)/Time code indicator (p.
Quick Function Guide Functions to adjust exposure (in the recording mode) •In a dark place •In insufficient light •In dark environments such as sunset, fireworks, or general night views •Shooting backlit subjects •In spotlight, such as at the theater or a formal event •In strong light or reflected light, such as at a beach in midsummer or on a ski slope NIGHTSHOT (p. 24) Low lux mode (p. 44) Sunset & moon mode (p. 44) BACK LIGHT (p. 23) Spotlight mode (p. 44) Beach & ski mode (p.
Index A, B AC adaptor .............................. 10 Adjusting viewfinder ............. 19 Audio dubbing ........................ 78 AUDIO MIX ............................ 91 Audio mode ............................. 93 AUTO SHTR ............................ 90 A/V connecting cable ...... 31, 58 BACK LIGHT .......................... 23 Battery pack ............................. 10 Beep .......................................... 94 BOUNCE .................................. 37 C, D Camera chromakey .......
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