3-087-923-12(1) Camera Operations Guide [GB] Camera Operations Guide Read this first Digital Video Camera Recorder DCR-TRV460E/TRV461E TM SERIES © 2004 Sony Corporation
Read this first Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. FOR CUSTOMERS IN EUROPE ATTENTION The electromagnetic fields at the specific frequencies may influence the picture and sound of this camcorder.
• Do not aim at the sun. Doing so might cause your camcorder to malfunction. Take pictures of the sun only in low light conditions, such as at dusk. Note on connecting other device Before connecting your camcorder to other device such as a VCR or a computer with a USB or i.LINK cable, be sure to insert the connector plug in the proper direction. If you insert the connector plug forcibly in the wrong direction, the terminal may be damaged, or this may cause a malfunction of your camcorder.
Table of Contents : Features available for tape only. : Features available for “Memory Stick” only. Read this first ............................................................................................. 2 Quick Start Guide Recording movies ...................................................................................... 8 Recording still images .............................................................................. 10 Recording/Playing back with ease ...................................
Adjusting the exposure............................................................................. 35 Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects ............................................................... 35 Fixing the exposure for the selected subject – Flexible spot meter .......................... 35 Adjusting the exposure manually .............................................................................. 36 Recording in dark places – NightShot plus, etc. ......................................
Advanced operations Using the Menu Connecting to a VCR or TV ...............86 Dubbing to another tape ...............87 Selecting menu items ........................ 59 Recording pictures from a VCR or TV 88 Using the (CAMERA SET) menu – PROGRAM AE/16:9 WIDE, etc ................................................ 61 Dubbing pictures from a tape to a “Memory Stick” .............................89 Using the (MEMORY SET) menu – QUALITY/IMAGE SIZE/ALL ERASE/NEW FOLDER, etc ......... 65 Using the (PICT.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting ...............................103 Warning indicators and messages....110 Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad ..........114 Usable cassette tapes .....................114 About the “Memory Stick” ................115 About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack ................................117 About i.LINK .....................................119 Maintenance and precautions ..........120 Specification ....................................
Quick Start Guide Recording movies 1 Attach the charged battery pack to the camcorder. To charge the battery, see page 14. a Lift up the viewfinder. b Slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow until it clicks. 2 Insert a cassette into the camcorder. a Slide the OPEN/ b Insert the cassette with c Press . Close the cassette lid after EJECT lever in the its window-side facing the cassette compartment direction of the arrow up, then push the center slides back in by itself. to open the lid.
3 Start recording while checking the subject on the LCD screen. The date and time is not set up in the default setting. To set the date and time, see page 19. a Remove the lens cap. Quick Start Guide Lens cap is not attached when you purchase your camcorder (p. 125). b Press OPEN and open the LCD panel. c While pressing the green button, slide the POWER switch down to light up the CAMERA-TAPE lamp. The power turns on. d Press REC START/ STOP. Recording starts.
Recording still images 1 Attach the charged battery pack to the camcorder. To charge the battery, see page 14. a Lift up the viewfinder. b Slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow until it clicks. 2 Insert a “Memory Stick” into the camcorder. Insert it so that the b mark is at the bottom left corner. Push in until it clicks.
3 Start recording while checking the subject on the LCD screen. The date and time is not set up in the default setting. To set the date and time, see page 19. a Remove the lens cap. Quick Start Guide Lens cap is not attached when you purchase your camcorder (p. 125). b Press OPEN and open the LCD panel. c While pressing the green button, slide the POWER switch repeatedly until the CAMERA-MEMORY lamp lights up. The power turns on. d Press PHOTO lightly.
Recording/Playing back with ease By switching to Easy Handycam operation, recording/playback operation becomes even easier. Easy Handycam operation allows easy recording/playback for even first time users by providing only the basic functions for recording/playback. Press EASY when recording/ playing back. EASY lights up in blue (1) and screen font size increases (2) during Easy Handycam operation. Easy Handycam operation ON For details, see instructions for each operation.
Getting started Step 1: Checking supplied items Wireless Remote Commander (1) A button-type lithium battery is already installed. Make sure you have following items supplied with your camcorder. The number in parentheses indicates the number of that item supplied. Getting started “Memory Stick” 8MB (1) (DCR-TRV461E) “Memory Stick” media is only supplied with DCR-TRV461E. There is no “Memory Stick” media supplied with DCR-TRV460E.
Step 2: Charging the battery pack 1 Lift up the viewfinder. 2 Attach the battery pack by sliding it in the direction of the arrow until it clicks. 3 With the v mark on the DC plug facing up, connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack on your camcorder. You can charge the battery by attaching the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (M series) to your camcorder. b Notes • You cannot use batteries other than the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (M series) (p. 117).
6 Slide the POWER switch up to (CHG) OFF. To check the remaining battery – Battery Info DSPL/BATT INFO The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and charging starts. The CHG (charge) lamp turns off when the battery is fully charged. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack.
Charging time Approximate number of minutes required when you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack at 25°C (77°F). (10 – 30°C (50 – 86°F) recommended.) Battery pack NP-FM30 (supplied) 145 NP-FM50 150 NP-QM71/QM71D 260 NP-QM91/QM91D 360 Recording time when recording with the LCD screen on Approximate number of minutes available when you use a fully charged battery pack at 25°C (77°F).
Using an outside power source Step 3: Turning the power on You need to slide the POWER switch repeatedly to select the desired power mode to record or play. When using this camcorder for the first time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears (p. 19). PRECAUTION Even if your camcorder is turned off, AC power (mains) is still supplied to it while connected to the wall socket via the AC Adaptor. While pressing the green button, slide the POWER switch down.
Step 4: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder Adjusting the LCD panel You can adjust the angle and brightness of the LCD panel to meet various recording situations. Even when there are obstructions between you and the subject, you can check the subject on the LCD screen during recording by adjusting the angle of the LCD panel. Maximum 180 degrees [MENU], (STANDARD SET) menu, then touch [LCD SET] (p. 78). 3 Adjust the item with touch / , then .
To use the viewfinder during operation When you are recording on a tape or a “Memory Stick”, you can adjust the exposure (p. 35) and fader (p. 40) while checking the image on the viewfinder. Have the LCD panel rotated 180 degrees and closed with the screen facing out. 1 Set the power mode to CAMERA-TAPE or CAMERA-MEMORY (p. 17). 2 Close the LCD panel with the screen 3 Touch . [Set LCD off?] appears on the screen. 4 Touch [YES]. The LCD screen is turned off.
4 Step 6: Inserting the recording media Touch [MENU]. –:––:–– 60min CAMERA SET PROGRAM AE SPOT METER EXPOSURE 5 Inserting a cassette tape OK Select (TIME/LANGU.) with / , then touch . You can record on standard 8 mm , Hi8 and Digital8 cassettes in Digital8 system only. For details on these cassettes (such as write-protection), see page 114. –:––:–– 60min DISPLAY MENU ROTATE A. SHUT OFF CLOCK SET WORLD TIME LANGUAGE PROGRAM AE 6 OK Select [CLOCK SET] with then touch .
2 Insert a cassette with its window-side facing up. Inserting a “Memory Stick” Window-side For details on the “Memory Stick” (such as write-protection), see page 115. Push the center of the back of the cassette lightly. 3 Press Getting started b Note • When using the half-sized “Memory Stick,” the “Memory Stick Duo,” make sure you attach the Memory Stick Duo adaptor. Your camcorder may malfunction when it is inserted without an adaptor (p. 116). Access lamp .
b Notes • If you force the “Memory Stick” into the “Memory Stick” slot in the wrong direction, the “Memory Stick” slot may be damaged. • Do not insert anything other than a “Memory Stick” into the “Memory Stick” slot. Doing so may cause a malfunction of your camcorder. • When the access lamp is lit or flashing, your camcorder is reading/writing data from/to the “Memory Stick.” Do not shake or knock your camcorder, turn the power off, eject the “Memory Stick,” or remove the battery pack.
5 Select the desired language with , then touch . / z Tip • Your camcorder offers [ENG[SIMP]](simplified English) for when you cannot find your native tongue among the options.
Recording 3 Recording movies To record on a tape Slide the POWER switch until the CAMERA-TAPE lamp lights up, and your camcorder is set to the standby mode. You can record movies on a tape or a “Memory Stick.” Before recording, follow steps 1 to 7 in “Getting started” (p. 13 - p. 22). When you are recording on a tape, movies will be recorded along with stereo sound. When you are recording on a “Memory Stick,” the movie will be recorded with monaural sound.
b Note • While recording movies on a “Memory Stick,” the only menu items available will be those with short cuts on the Personal Menu. In order to use other menu items, add them to the Personal Menu. z Tip • If you do not use your camcorder for a long time, remove the cassette and store it. Indicators displayed during recording on a tape Indicators displayed during recording on a “Memory Stick” The indicators will not be recorded on the “Memory Stick.” Date/time (p.
z Tips • To ensure smooth transition on a tape from the last recorded scene to the next, note the following. – Do not remove the cassette. (The picture will be recorded continuously without a break even when you turn the power off). – Do not record pictures in SP mode and LP mode on the same tape. – Avoid stopping then recording a movie in the LP mode. • See “To record for a longer time on a “Memory Stick”” (p.
Move the power zoom lever slightly for a slower zoom. Move it further for a faster zoom. To record wider range of view Move the power zoom lever towards W. The subject appears farther away (Wide angle). To record closer view Move the power zoom lever towards T. The subject appears closer (Telephoto). You can use the built-in light to suit your shooting situation. The recommended distance between the subject and camcorder is about 1.5 m (5 feet).
Recording in mirror mode You can turn the LCD panel towards the subject so that you and your subject can share the image being recorded. You can also utilize this function when recording yourself, to keep the attention of small children attracted to the camcorder while you record them. Using the self-timer With the self-timer, you can start recording after a delay of about 10 seconds.
4 Press REC START/STOP. You will hear a beep sound counting down for about 10 seconds (The count down indication begins from 8). The recording starts. To stop recording, press REC START/ STOP. To cancel the count down Recording still images – Memory photo recording You can record still images on a “Memory Stick.” Before recording, follow steps 1 to 7 in “Getting started” (p. 13 - p. 22). Touch [RESET] or press REC START/STOP.
3 Slide the POWER switch repeatedly until the CAMERA-MEMORY lamp lights up. The selected recording folder is displayed. Slide the POWER switch while pressing the green button. To record moving subjects correcting jitter - FIELD/FRAME Select the (MEMORY SET) menu, [STILL SET], then [ FLD/FRAME]. Your camcorder compensates for camera-shake when recording moving subjects in the [FIELD] mode. Your camcorder records in high quality in the [FRAME] mode (p. 65).
Selecting image quality Select the (MEMORY SET) menu, [STILL SET], then [ QUALITY] (p. 65). The number of pictures you can record on a “Memory Stick” varies depending on the quality of the image and the recording environment. Using the self-timer With the self-timer, you can record a still image after a delay of about 10 seconds. PHOTO PHOTO Recording Refer to the following list for the approximate number of pictures that can be recorded on a “Memory Stick” formatted on your camcorder.
4 Press PHOTO. You will hear a beep sound counting down for about 10 seconds (The count down indication begins from 8). The image is recorded. When bars of disappears, the image is recorded on the “Memory Stick.” Recording a still image on a “Memory Stick” while recording movies on a tape You can record still images on a “Memory Stick.” Before recording, follow steps 1 to 7 in “Getting started” (p. 13 - p. 22). To cancel the count down Touch [RESET].
Recording with ease 3 Slide the POWER switch until the CAMERA-TAPE lamp lights up. – Easy Handycam With this Easy Handycam operation, most of the camera settings are set to automatic mode, only basic functions become available, and screen font size increases for easy viewing. Even first time users can enjoy easy recording. Before recording, follow steps 1 to 7 in “Getting started” (p. 13 - p. 22) POWER switch 4 Press EASY.
Recording a still image 1 Remove the lens cap. Pull the lens cap string down and attach it to the grip belt. 2 Press OPEN and open the LCD panel. 3 Slide the POWER switch repeatedly until the CAMERA-MEMORY lamp lights up. • During Easy Handycam operation, the settings of the functions that are not displayed on the screen return to their defaults. Previously made settings are restored when you cancel the Easy Handycam operation. Making full use of Easy Handycam operation 1 Touch [MENU].
Adjusting the exposure The exposure is adjusted automatically in the default setting. Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects You can adjust and fix the exposure to the subject, so that it is recorded in suitable brightness even when there is strong contrast between the subject and the background (such as subjects in the limelight on stage). 1 Touch during recording or in the standby mode. 2 Touch [SPOT METER]. If the item is not displayed on the screen, touch / .
b Notes • You cannot use the Flexible spot meter together with: – Color Slow Shutter function – NightShot plus function • If you set [PROGRAM AE], [SPOT METER] is automatically set to [AUTO]. z Tip • If you set [SPOT METER], [EXPOSURE] is automatically set to [MANUAL]. Adjusting the exposure manually 4 Adjust the exposure by touching (dim)/ (bright), then touch 60min STBY . 0:00:00 P-MENU To return the setting to automatic exposure Follow steps 1 and 2, then select [AUTO] in step 3.
Recording in dark places – NightShot plus, etc. NIGHTSHOT PLUS OFF ON ON. and [“NIGHTSHOT PLUS”] appear. 3 Touch . 4 Touch [SUPER NSPLUS]. If the item is not displayed on the screen, touch / . If you cannot find it, touch [MENU], and select it from the (CAMERA SET) menu. 5 Touch [ON], then . appears. To cancel Super NightShot plus, follow steps 3 and 4, then select [OFF] in step 5. Or, set the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch to OFF.
• When using the Super NightShot plus or Color Slow Shutter function, the shutter speed of your camcorder changes depending on the brightness. The motion of the picture may slow down at this time. • Adjust the focus manually when it is hard to focus automatically. • Do not cover the infrared port with your fingers or other objects. Remove the conversion lens (optional) if it is attached. • Depending on the shooting conditions or circumstances, colors may not be reproduced properly.
To adjust the focus automatically If the item is not displayed on the screen, touch / . If you cannot find it, touch [MENU], and select it from the (CAMERA SET) menu. Follow steps 1 and 2, then touch [AUTO] in step 3. Or set [FOCUS] to [AUTO] (p. 39). b Note • You cannot use the SPOT FOCUS function together with [PROGRAM AE]. 60min FOCUS: z Tip • If you set [SPOT FOCUS], [FOCUS] is automatically set to [MANUAL]. Adjusting the focus manually STBY AUTO AUTO 3 0:00:00 MANUAL Touch [MANUAL].
Recording a picture using various effects [OVERLAP] (fade in only) [WIPE] (fade in only) [DOT FADER] (fade in only) POWER switch Fading in and out of a scene – FADER You can add the following effects to currently recording pictures. 1 Slide the POWER switch to select the CAMERA-TAPE mode. 2 Touch in the standby mode (to fade in) or during recording (to fade out). 3 Touch [FADER]. [BLACK FADER] If the item is not displayed on the screen, touch / .
(While storing the image, the screen turns to blue.) 60min STBY 0:00:00 BLACK FADER 5 Select (PICT. APPLI.), then [ OVERLAP] by touching / and touch . The recorded image appears on the thumbnail screen. 6 Touch (previous) / (next) to select the still image to be superimposed. P-MENU 5 Press REC START/STOP. The fader indicator stops flashing and disappears when the fade is complete. 7 Touch [ON], then . 8 Touch . 9 Press REC START/STOP to start recording. [M.
[SLOW SHUTTR] (slow shutter) You can slow down the shutter speed. This mode is suitable for shooting a subject more clearly in a dark place. [OLD MOVIE] You can add an old movie-type atmosphere to pictures. Your camcorder automatically records pictures in the letterbox mode for all screen size, sepia in color, and at a slower shutter speed. 1 Slide the POWER switch to select the CAMERA-TAPE mode. 2 Touch 3 . Touch [D.EFFECT]. STBY OFF OFF STILL FLASH LUMI.
Overlaying still images on movies on a tape – MEMORY MIX You can superimpose a still image you have recorded on a “Memory Stick” over the movie you are currently recording on a tape. You can then record the superimposed pictures on a tape or a “Memory Stick.” (You cannot superimpose a still image on a tape which you have already finished recording.) Still image Check that you have a “Memory Stick” with the still image to be superimposed and a tape (only if you are recording on tape) in your camcorder.
7 Touch (decrease)/ to adjust the following. (increase) For [MTCAM LUMI.] The color scheme of the bright area in the still image which is to be swapped into a movie. When you want to record only the still image stored on the “Memory Stick” to a tape, touch on the screen in [MTCAM LUMI.] until the bar indicator is extended fully to the right side. Searching for the starting point For [CAMTM CHROMA] The color scheme of the blue area in the movie.
To cancel the operation Touch [CANCEL]. b Notes • The END SEARCH function will not work correctly when there is a blank section between recorded sections on the tape. • The END SEARCH function does not work for the tapes recorded on other devices in the Hi8 / standard 8 mm system. You can view a few seconds of the scene recorded just before you stopped the tape. 1 Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to select the CAMERA-TAPE mode. 2 Touch 60min .
Playback 3 Viewing movies recorded on a tape Make sure you have a recorded cassette inserted into your camcorder. Some of the operations are possible using the Remote Commander or using the touch panel. When you want to play back recordings on your TV, see page 56. Touch (rewind) to go to the point you want to view. 60min 0:00:00:00 P-MENU 4 Touch (play) to start playback. To adjust the volume 1 Touch . 2 Touch [VOLUME]. If the item is not displayed on the screen, touch / .
Indicators displayed during tape playback 60min 0:00:00:15 To play back in various modes You will not hear the recorded sound. Also, you may see mosaic-like images of the previously played picture remaining on the screen when playing back in the Digital8 system. Noise may appear when your camcorder plays back tapes recorded on other devices in the Hi8 /standard 8 mm system.
Viewing recordings with added effects – Digital effect You can apply [STILL], [FLASH], [LUMI. KEY], and [TRAIL] effects when viewing recorded pictures. For details on each effect, see page 41. To cancel Digital effect Follow steps 2 to 4, then select [OFF] in step 5. b Notes • You cannot add effects to externally input pictures. Also, you cannot output pictures edited with digital effects via the DV Interface.
Viewing recordings on a “Memory Stick” 3 Touch . The most recently recorded picture appears on the screen. 60min 101–0001 You can view pictures one at a time on the screen. When you have a lot of pictures, you can list them to search through them easily. Make sure you have a recorded “Memory Stick” inserted into your camcorder. When you want to play back a recorded picture on your TV, see page 56. 1 / 10 101 MEMORY PLAY P-MENU 4 Touch (previous)/ select a picture.
Indicators displayed during “Memory Stick” playback 60min 101–0010 1 0 / 10 101 0:00:00 P-MENU z Tip • Once you record a picture in a folder, the same folder will be set as the default folder for playback. You can select a playback folder in the menu (p. 67). Playing back in various modes from a “Memory Stick” Using the screen in step 4 in “Viewing recordings on a “Memory Stick”” (p. 49), the following operations are available.
To return to the single display mode, touch the picture that you want to display. To view pictures in other folders in the index screen 1 Touch . 2 Touch . 3 Touch [PB FOLDER]. 4 Select a folder with / , then touch . Playing back with ease – Easy Handycam Easy Handycam operation allows easy playback for even first time users by providing only the basic functions for playback. Also screen font size increases for easy viewing.
3 1 Set [Y] (year) with Press EASY. The EASY lights up in blue. 4 Play back a picture. When playing back on a tape The following buttons can be operated. (play/pause)/ (fast forward)/ (stop)/ (rewind) You can operate these operations and SLOW on the Remote Commander. When playing back on a “Memory Stick” Touch . The following buttons can be operated. / / / You can control playback with the Remote Commander. To cancel Easy Handycam operation Press EASY again.
4 Various playback functions Select (PICT. APPLI.), then [PB ZOOM] by touching / and . Tape playback zoom screen PB ZOOM You can magnify a small subject in a recording and display it on the screen. You can also display the recorded date and the name of the folder in which the picture is recorded. 0:00:00:00 Play back the image.
Displaying the screen indicators 3 Touch [DATA CODE]. If the item is not displayed on the screen, touch / . If you cannot find it, touch [MENU], and select it from the (STANDARD SET) menu. You can choose to display the time code, tape counter, and other information on the screen. 60min DATA CODE: 0:00:00:00 OFF OFF Press DSPL/BATT INFO. CAMERA DATA The indicators appear/disappear as you press the button. z Tip • You can display the screen indicators during playback on a TV.
D Gain* E Shutter speed F Aperture value * Appears only during tape playback b Notes • Camera setting data do not appear when movies on a “Memory Stick” are played back. • The data code function does not work with tapes recorded on other devices in the Hi8 /standard 8 mm system. z Tip • Exposure adjustment value (0EV) appears when a “Memory Stick” is played back.
Playing the picture on a TV Connect your camcorder to a TV using the supplied A/V connecting cable as shown in the following illustration. Connect the supplied AC Adaptor to the wall socket for the power supply (p. 14). Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected. To copy to another tape, see page 87.
Locating a scene on a tape for playback Searching quickly for a desired scene – Zero set memory m REW PLAY DISPLAY ZERO SET MEMORY 1 During playback, press ZERO SET MEMORY on the Remote Commander at the point you want to locate later on. To cancel the operation Press ZERO SET MEMORY on the Remote Commander again. b Notes • There may be a discrepancy of several seconds between the time code and the tape counter.
3 Press . (previous)/> (next) on the Remote Commander to select a recording date. Playback starts automatically from the point where the date changes. Each time you press the button, the previous or the next date will be searched for and displayed. To cancel the operation Press STOP on the Remote Commander. b Notes • If one day’s recording is less than 2 minutes, your camcorder may not accurately find the point where the recording date changes.
BAdvanced operations 4 Using the Menu Select the icon of the desired menu with / , then touch . CAMERA SET (p. 61) MEMORY SET (p. 65) PICT. APPLI. (p. 68) EDIT/PLAY (p. 73) STANDARD SET (p. 76) TIME/LANGU. (p. 82) Selecting menu items You can change various settings or make detailed adjustments using the menu items displayed on the screen. 60min 0:00:00:00 BURNU VCD END SEARCH TITLE REC MODE AUDIO MODE VOLUME MULTI SOUND POWER switch 1 Turn on the power (p. 17).
7 Touch screen. , then to hide the menu You can also touch (return) to go back a screen each time you touch the button. To use the short-cuts of the Personal Menu The available items vary depending on the power mode of your camcorder. Unavailable items will be grayed out. You can customize the short-cuts (p. 83). 1 Touch . 2 Touch the desired item. 3 Select the desired setting, then touch . z Tips • When the PLAY/EDIT mode is selected, touch on the screen displayed after step 2 (p.
Using the (CAMERA SET) menu – PROGRAM AE/16:9 WIDE, etc You can select items listed below on the CAMERA SET menu. To select items, see “Selecting menu items” (p. 59). The default settings are marked with G. The indicators in parentheses appear when the setting is selected. The settings you can adjust vary depending on the power mode of your camcorder. The screen shows the items you can currently operate. Unavailable items will be grayed out.
* Your camcorder is adjusted to focus only on subjects in the middle to far distance. **Your camcorder is adjusted to focus only on distant subjects. SPOT METER See page 35 for details. EXPOSURE See page 36 for details. AUTO SHUTTER GON Select to automatically activate the electronic shutter to adjust the shutter speed when recording in bright conditions. OFF Select when recording without using the electronic shutter. SPOT FOCUS See page 38 for details. FOCUS See page 39 for details.
COLOR SLOW S See page 37 for details. SELF-TIMER See page 28, 31 for details. DIGITAL ZOOM You can select the maximum zoom level in case you want to zoom to a level greater than 20 times while recording on a tape. Note that the image quality decreases when you are using the digital zoom. This function is useful when recording enlarged pictures of a distant subject, such as a bird. GOFF Select to deactivate the digital zoom. Up to 20 times zoom is performed optically.
16:9 WIDE You can record a 16:9 wide picture on the tape to watch on a 16:9 wide-screen TV ([16:9 WIDE] mode). With this function [ON], your camcorder offers even wider angles when you move the power zoom lever to the “W” side than recording in [OFF]. Refer also to the manuals supplied with your TV. When viewed on the LCD screen When viewed on a 16:9 wide screen TV* When viewed on a standard TV** * Picture appears in full screen when the wide-screen TV switches to full mode. **Played in 4:3 mode.
Using the (MEMORY SET) menu – QUALITY/IMAGE SIZE/ALL ERASE/NEW FOLDER, etc You can select items listed below on the MEMORY SET menu. To select items, see “Selecting menu items” (p. 59). The default settings are marked with G. The indicators in parentheses appear when the setting is selected. The settings you can adjust vary depending on the power mode of your camcorder. The screen shows the items you can currently operate. Unavailable items will be grayed out.
ON Select to always display the remaining capacity of the “Memory Stick.” ALL ERASE You can delete all the pictures on a “Memory Stick” that are not write-protected. To delete pictures one by one, see page 98. 1 Select [ALL FILES] or [CURRNT FOLDER]. ALL FILES Select to delete all the images on the “Memory Stick.” CURRNT FOLDER Select to delete all the images in the selected playback folder. 2 Touch [YES] twice. To cancel deletion of all pictures, select [NO]. 3 Touch .
NEW FOLDER You can create a new folder (102MSDCF to 999MSDCF) on a “Memory Stick.” When a folder is full (a maximum of 9999 images are stored) a new folder is automatically created. 1 Touch [YES]. A newly created folder will be numbered in sequence after the last folder number. To cancel creation, select [NO]. 2 Touch . b Notes • You cannot delete the created folders using your camcorder. You will have to format the “Memory Stick” (p. 66), or delete them using your computer.
Using the (PICT. APPLI.) menu – PICT. EFFECT/SLIDE SHOW/FRAME REC/ INTERVAL REC, etc You can select items listed below on the PICT. APPLI. menu. To select items, see “Selecting menu items” (p. 59). The default settings are marked with G. The indicators in parentheses appear when the setting is selected. The settings you can adjust vary depending on the power mode of your camcorder. The screen shows the items you can currently operate. Unavailable items will be grayed out. 60min STBY 0:00:00 PICT. APPLI.
PASTEL Select to record the picture looking like a pale pastel drawing. (This effect is not available during playback.) MOSAIC Select to record picture appearing mosaicpatterned. (This effect is not available during playback.) b Notes • You cannot add effects to externally input pictures. Also, you cannot output pictures edited with Picture effects via the DV Interface. • Picture effects do not work with tapes recorded on other devices in the Hi8 /standard 8 mm system.
7 Touch [START]. Your camcorder plays back the images recorded on the “Memory Stick” in sequence. To cancel the slide show, touch [END]. To pause, touch [PAUSE]. z Tips • You can select the first picture for the slide show by touching / before touching [START]. • If movies are played in the slide show, you can adjust the volume by touching (decrease)/ (increase). FRAME REC You can record pictures with a stop-motion animated effect by alternately frame recording and then moving the subject a little.
5 Select a desired recording time, then touch . You can select from 0.5, 1, 1.5 or 2 seconds for the recording time. 6 Touch [END]. 7 Touch [ON], then GOFF . To deactivate interval recording. ON ( ) To record moving pictures on a tape in the selected interval. 8 Touch . flashes on the screen. 9 Press REC START/STOP. stops flashing and the interval recording starts. To cancel interval recording, select [OFF] in step 7. b Notes • You cannot use the Interval recording with Memory overlap.
DEMO MODE When you remove a cassette and “Memory Stick” from your camcorder, and select the CAMERA-TAPE mode, you can view the demonstration in about 10 minutes. GON Select to see an overview of the functions available such as when you are using this camcorder for the first time. OFF Select when you do not intend to use the DEMO MODE. b Note • You cannot view the demonstration only when the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch is set to ON.
Using the (EDIT/ PLAY) menu – END SEARCH/ The settings you can adjust vary depending on the power mode of your camcorder. The screen shows the items you can currently operate. Unavailable items will be grayed out. TITLE, etc 60min You can select items listed below on the EDIT/ PLAY menu. To select items, see “Selecting menu items” (p. 59). 0:00:00:00 EDIT/PLAY VAR. SPD PB REC CTRL PROG. EDIT OK VAR. SPD PB See page 47 for details. REC CTRL Using the Menu For recording on a tape.
END SEARCH EXEC Select to activate the END SEARCH function. The most recently recorded picture is played back for about 5 seconds and then stops automatically. CANCEL Select to stop the END SEARCH function. TITLE You can insert a title when recording. You can select one of the 8 preset titles and the 2 custom titles. You can also select the color, size and position of titles.
To record the title Press REC START/STOP during recording standby. To erase the title display Touch . b Notes • When you are using your camcorder on the battery pack and do not operate it for 5 minutes, the power automatically goes off as the default setting. If you may take 5 minutes or longer to enter characters, set [A.SHUT OFF] on the (STANDARD SET) menu to [NEVER] (p. 81). The power will not be turned off. Even though the power goes off, the characters you have entered remain stored in memory.
Using the (STANDARD SET) menu – REC MODE/MULTISOUND/AUDIO MIX/USB-CAMERA, etc The default settings are marked with G. The indicators in parentheses appear when the setting is selected. The settings you can adjust vary depending on the power mode of your camcorder. The screen shows the items you can currently operate. Unavailable items will be grayed out. 60min You can select the items listed below on the STANDARD SET menu. To select these items, see “Selecting menu items” (p. 59).
Hi8 /standard 8 mm system tape recorded on other devices in a dual sound track of the AFM HiFi stereo system. GSTEREO Select to play back a stereo tape with stereo sound or dual sound track tape with main and sub sound. 1 Digital8 system: Select to play back a stereo tape with the left channel sound or a dual sound track tape with main sound. Hi8 /standard 8 mm system: Select to play back a stereo tape with monaural sound or a dual sound track tape with main sound.
b Notes • You cannot adjust sound recorded in 16 bit audio mode. • Only the originally recorded sound will be heard when you disconnect the power source from your camcorder for more than 5 minutes. • You cannot adjust the balance for tapes recorded on other devices in the Hi8 /standard 8 mm system. LCD SET The recorded picture will not be affected by this setting. LCD BRIGHT See page 18 for details. LCD BL LEVEL You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen’s backlight. GNORMAL Standard brightness.
PB MODE GAUTO / Select to automatically detect the system (Hi8 /standard 8 mm or Digital8 ) that was used to recorded on the tape, and play back the tape. During switching of systems, the screen turns blue, and the following displays appear on the screen. A hissing noise also sometimes can be heard. t / : During switching from Digital8 to Hi8 / standard 8 mm . / t : During switching from Hi8 /standard 8 mm to Digital8 .
REMAINING GAUTO Select to display the remaining tape indicator for about 8 seconds: • After you select the CAMERA-TAPE mode with the cassette inserted, and your camcorder calculates the remaining amount of tape. • When you touch (play/pause). ON Select to always display the remaining tape indicator. GON Select when using the Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder.
DISPLAY GLCD PANEL Select to show the displays such as the time code on the LCD screen and in the viewfinder. V-OUT/PANEL Select to show the displays such as the time code on the TV screen, LCD screen, and in the viewfinder. b Note • You cannot input a signal to your camcorder if you press DSPL/BATT INFO while [VOUT/PANEL] is selected. MENU ROTATE You can select the scrolling direction (up or down) of the menu items on the LCD screen when you touch or .
Using the (TIME/ LANGU.) menu – CLOCK SET/ The settings you can adjust vary depending on the power mode of your camcorder. The screen shows the items you can currently operate. Unavailable items will be grayed out. WORLD TIME, etc You can select items listed below on the TIME/ LANGU. menu. To select items, see “Selecting menu items” (p. 59). 60min STBY 0:00:00 TIME/LANGU. CLOCK SET WORLD TIME LANGUAGE OK CLOCK SET You can set the date and time (p. 19).
Customizing Personal Menu You can add frequently used menu items to Personal Menu, or sort them in the order you like (customizing). You can customize the Personal Menu for each power mode of your camcorder. 3 60min Select the category. END OK 4 60min Select the item. END PROGRAM AE SPOT METER EXPOSURE AUTO SHUTTER SPOT FOCUS OK 5 Touch / then touch to select a menu item, . .
The selected menu is deleted from Personal Menu. Deleting menu – Delete 6 1 Touch . 0:00:00 60min 1/3 2 MENU EXPO– SURE FADER SPOT FOCUS SPOT METER PRGRAM AE If the desired menu is not displayed on the screen, touch / until the menu is displayed. b Note • You cannot delete [MENU] and [P-MENU SET UP]. You can sort the menus added to Personal Menu in the desired order. 1 Touch ADD DELETE SORT RESET Touch [DELETE].
4 Touch the menu item you want to move. 60min Select new location. 1 EXPO– SURE 3 4 SPOT FOCUS 6 PRGRAM AE FADER 1/3 5 5 SPOT METER 1 60min P–MENU SET UP 3 1/3 5 FADER SPOT FOCUS 4 SPOT METER EXPO– SURE 6 PRGRAM AE END DELETE SORT RESET OK 3 Touch [RESET]. 60min RESET END 0:00:00 Initialize CAMERA-TAPE mode's P-MENU setting? YES OK . To sort more items, repeat steps 4 to 6. 7 ADD 4 NO Touch [YES]. 60min RESET Touch [END].
Dubbing/Editing You can record the picture from a VCR or TV to a tape or a “Memory Stick” inserted into your camcorder (p. 88). You can also create a copy of the picture recorded on your camcorder on other recording device (p. 87). Connect your camcorder to a TV or VCR as shown in the following illustration. Connecting to a VCR or TV A/V jack Connecting with an i.LINK cable i.LINK cable (optional) i.
Dubbing to another tape You can copy and edit the picture played back on your camcorder to other recording devices (such as VCRs). 1 Connect your VCR to your camcorder as a recording device (p. 86). 2 Prepare your VCR for recording. • When connected using the i.LINK cable, the recorded picture becomes rough when a picture is paused on your camcorder while recording to a VCR.
When recording on a “Memory Stick” 1 Touch . 2 Touch [MENU]. 3 Select the (EDIT/PLAY) menu, then [ REC CTRL] with an icon. Recording pictures from a VCR or TV You can record and edit pictures or TV programs from a VCR or TV on a tape or a “Memory Stick” inserted in your camcorder. You can also record a scene as a still image on a “Memory Stick.” Insert a cassette or a “Memory Stick” for recording in your camcorder. b Notes • Your camcorder can only record from a PAL source.
Recording still images 1 2 Perform steps 1 to 3 in “Recording movies” (p. 88). Play the video, or receive the TV program you want to record. The pictures on the VCR or TV appear on the screen of your camcorder. 3 Press PHOTO lightly at the scene you want to record. Check the image and press it fully. You can record movies (with sound recorded in monaural) or still images on a “Memory Stick.” Make sure you have a recorded tape in the Digital8 system and a “Memory Stick” inserted into your camcorder.
8 Touch , then . b Notes • The Data code and titles recorded on the tape cannot be recorded on the “Memory Stick.” The time and date the picture is recorded on the “Memory Stick” will be recorded. • The sound is recorded in 32kHz monaural. • While recording images from a tape as still images, they are recorded in the [FRAME] mode automatically, even if you select [FIELD] in the menu settings (p. 65).
10Touch , then . b Notes • You cannot dub the index screen. • You may not be able to dub images modified on your computer or recorded with other camcorders on your camcorder. • You cannot dub MPEG movies on the tape. Dubbing selected scenes from a tape – Digital program editing You can select up to 20 scenes (programs) and record them in the desired order to other recording device such as VCRs or to a “Memory Stick” inserted in your camcorder.
1 Connect your VCR to the camcorder as a recording device (p. 86). 8 You can use either the A/V connecting cable or the i.LINK cable to make the connection. The dubbing procedure is easier with the i.LINK connection. Touch [OTHER DEVICE]. PROG. EDIT MARK START IN 0:00:00:00 EDIT UNDO SET TOTAL 0:00:00:00 SCENE 0 END 2 Prepare your VCR. • Insert a cassette for recording. • Set the input selector to input mode if your VCR has one. 9 Touch [EDIT SET]. PROG.
To set the [IR SETUP] code [IR SETUP] code list When you connect with an A/V connecting cable, you need to check the [IR SETUP] code signal to see if your VCR can be operated by your camcorder (infrared ray emitter). The following [IR SETUP] codes are recorded on your camcorder by default. (It is set at “3” as the default setting.) Infrared ray emitter Remote sensor VCR A/V connecting cable (supplied) 1 Touch , then [IR SETUP]. 2 Select the [IR SETUP] code of your VCR 3 Touch [PAUSEMODE].
Manufacturing company [IR SETUP] code Roadstar 47 SABA 21, 76, 91 Salora 89 Samsung 22, 32, 52, 93, 94 Sanyo 36 Schneider 10, 83, 84 SEG 73 Seleco 47, 74 Sharp 89 Siemens 10, 36 Tandberg 26 Telefunken 91, 92 Step 2 : Adjusting the synchronization of the VCR Follow the steps below when you are performing digital program edit for the first time to a tape in a VCR. You can skip this setting if you have set up your VCR before using the following procedure.
[Completed.] appears when the recording is finished. 10Touch / to select the average number value for [CUT-OUT], then touch . 0:00:00:00 PROG. EDIT ADJ TEST The calculated stop position for recording is set. Completed. 11Touch [END] twice. 5 Rewind the tape on your VCR, then play back in slow mode. 5 opening numbers for each [IN] and closing numbers for each [OUT] appear. 6 Touch [CUT-IN]. 0:00:00:00 PROG.
4 Touch / to select PLAY), then touch . 60min (EDIT/ 7 Search for the beginning of the first scene that you want to dub on your camcorder, then pause playback. You can adjust the position with (frame). 0:00:00:00 D. EFFECT PICT. EFFECT PRINT / VAR. SPD PB REC CTRL PROG. EDIT OK REC CTRL 5 8 Touch [MARK IN]. The starting point of the first program is set, and the upper part of the program mark changes to light blue. Touch / to select [PROG. EDIT], then touch .
13Touch [START]. START CANCEL 0:00:00:00 ENGAGE REC PAUSE EXEC TOTAL 0:00:00:25 SCENE 3 b Notes • You cannot set the starting point or ending point on a blank section of the tape. If there is a blank section in the picture set as a program, the total time may not appear correctly. • When you cannot operate the device correctly using an i.LINK cable connection, select [IR] in step 11 on p. 92, and set the [IR SETUP] code. 14Touch [EXEC].
Deleting recorded pictures To delete pictures on the index screen You can easily search for the picture to be deleted by displaying 6 pictures at once. 1 Slide the POWER switch to select the PLAY/EDIT mode. You can delete all or selected pictures stored on a “Memory Stick.” 1 2 Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to select the PLAY/EDIT mode. Touch 60min 101–0001 . 2 / 10 101 MEMORY PLAY 2 3 4 5 6 Touch . Touch . Touch . Touch [ DELETE]. Touch the picture you want to delete.
Marking recorded images with specific information – Image 5 PROTECT protection/Print mark Make sure the write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is not set to the write-protect position. Touch [PROTECT]. 101–0002 2/ 10 6 101 Touch the image that you want to protect. - appears on the PROTECT selected image. Preventing accidental erasure – Image protection 101–0002 2/ 10 You can select and mark images to prevent accidental erasure. 101 7 Touch Touch [END]. OK .
3 Touch b Note • Do not mark images on your camcorder if the “Memory Stick” already has some images with the Print mark put on other devices. This may change the information of the images with the Print mark put on the other device. . END 101–0002 2/ 10 4 Touch 101 SET . SET END 5 PRO– TECT PR I NT MARK DELETE PB FOLDER Touch [PRINT MARK]. PRINT MARK 101–0002 2/ 10 6 101 Touch the image that you want to print out later. appears on the selected image.
Printing recorded images (PictBridge compliant printer) 4 Select (STANDARD SET), then [USB-PLY/EDT] by touching / and . 5 Select [PictBridge], then touch You can easily print still images recorded on your camcorder by using a PictBridge compliant printer, even if you do not have a computer. Just set the connection in the menu setting screen of your camcorder, then connect your camcorder and printer using the USB cable. 6 Touch 7 Connect the USB jack (p.
To print another image Printing Repeat steps 1 to 6. To stop printing Touch [CANCEL] while printing. 1 Select the image to be printed by touching (previous image)/ (next image). 2 Touch 3 Select the number of copies to be printed by touching / , then touch . , then [COPIES]. You can set a maximum of 20 copies of one image to be printed. 4 Touch [END]. To print the date on the image 1 Touch , then [DATE/TIME]. 2 Select [DATE] or [DAY&TIME] and . The default setting is [OFF]. 5 Touch [EXEC].
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If you run into any problem using your camcorder, use the following table to troubleshoot the problem. If the problem persists, remove the power source and contact your Sony dealer. If “C:ss:ss” is displayed on the LCD screen or the viewfinder, the self-diagnosis display function is activated. See page 110 for details. Overall operations Cause and/or Corrective Actions The power does not turn on.
Batteries/Power sources Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions The CHG (charge) lamp does not light while the battery pack is being charged. cAttach the battery pack to the camcorder correctly. If the lamp still does not light up, then it indicates that no power is supplied from the wall socket. • The battery charge is completed. (p. 14) The CHG (charge) lamp flashes while cAttach the battery pack to the camcorder correctly. If the problem the battery pack is being charged.
Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions The remaining tape indicator is not displayed. cSet [ REMAINING] to [ON] on the (STANDARD SET) menu to always display the remaining tape indicator. (p. 80) LCD screen/viewfinder Cause and/or Corrective Actions An unknown language appears on the screen. cSee page 22. An unknown picture appears on the screen. • The camcorder is in [DEMO MODE].
Recording If you are using a “Memory Stick” for recording, refer also to the “Memory Stick” section. (p. 108) Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions The tape does not start when you press REC START/STOP. cSlide the POWER switch to turn on the CAMERA-TAPE lamp. (p. 17) cThe tape has reached the end. Rewind it, or insert a new cassette. cSet the write-protect tab to REC or insert a new cassette. (p. 115) cThe tape is stuck to the drum due to moisture condensation.
Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions END SEARCH does not work correctly. • There is a blank section in the beginning or middle of the tape. This is not a malfunction. The built-in light does not function. cPress LIGHT repeatedly to select . cIf the problem persists, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Playback If you are playing back the pictures stored on a “Memory Stick,” refer also to the “Memory Stick” section. (p.
“Memory Stick” 108 Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions Cannot operate functions using the “Memory Stick.” cSet the POWER switch to the CAMERA-MEMORY or PLAY/EDIT mode. (p. 17) c Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. (p. 21) • The “Memory Stick” was formatted on a personal computer. cFormat it on your camcorder (Note that all recorded data will be deleted). (p. 66) Cannot record on the “Memory Stick.” cRelease the lock on the write-protect tab of the “Memory Stick.” (p.
Dubbing/Editing Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions Pictures from connected devices are not displayed on the LCD screen or the viewfinder. cSet [DISPLAY] to [LCD PANEL] in the menu. (p. 81) (STANDARD SET) Still pictures cannot be dubbed from a • You cannot record or a distorted picture may be recorded if the tape has tape to a “Memory Stick.” been used repeatedly for recording. • You cannot record or a distorted picture may be recorded in the following: – The tape has a blank section.
Warning indicators and messages Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators If indicators appear on the screen or in the viewfinder, check the following. See the page in parentheses for details. Indication Cause and/or Corrective Actions C:ss:ss/E:ss:ss (Selfdiagnosis display) Some symptoms can be fixed by yourself. If the problem persists even after you tried a couple of times, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.
Indication Cause and/or Corrective Actions (Warning indicator pertaining to “Memory Stick” formatting)* • The “Memory Stick” data is damaged. • The “Memory Stick” is not formatted correctly (p. 66). (Warning indicator pertaining to incompatible “Memory Stick”)* • An incompatible “Memory Stick” is inserted. Q (Warning indicator pertaining to the tape) Slow flashing: • There is less than 5 minutes remaining on the tape. • No cassette is inserted.
Warning messages If messages appear on the screen, check the following. See the page in parentheses for details. Subjects Indications Corrective Actions/References Battery Use the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack. cSee page 117. Battery level is low. cCharge the battery (p. 14). Old battery. Use a new one. cSee page 117. Moisture condensation Cassette/tape Z Re-attach the power source. – % Z Moisture condensation. Eject the cassette. cSee page 120. % Moisture condensation. Turn off for 1H.
Subjects Indications Corrective Actions/References “Memory Stick” Memory Stick folders are full. • You cannot create folders exceeding 999MSDCF. • You cannot delete the created folders using your camcorder. You will have to format the “Memory Stick” (p. 66), or delete them using your computer. Cannot record still images on Memory Stick. – Cannot record Memory Stick movie on a tape. – Check the connected device.
Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad Power supply You can use your camcorder in any country/ regions using the AC Adaptor supplied with your camcorder within AC 100 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz. On TV color systems Your camcorder is a PAL system-based camcorder. If you want to view the playback picture on a TV, it must be a PAL system-based TV (see following list) with the AUDIO/ VIDEO input jack.
When you record You cannot record software on your camcorder that contains copyright control signals for copyright protection of software. [Cannot record due to copyright protection.] appears on the LCD screen, 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. Notes on use To prevent accidental erasure Slide the write-protect tab on the cassette to set to SAVE.
• On a “Memory Stick” formatted on a computer: A “Memory Stick” formatted by the Windows OS or using Macintosh computers does not have guaranteed compatibility with your camcorder. • Data read/write speed may vary depending on the combination of the “Memory Stick” and “Memory Stick” compliant product you use. To prevent accidental erasure of images Slide the write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” to the write-protect position.
• This unit does not support high speed data transfer. Notes on image data compatibility • Image data files recorded on a “Memory Stick” by your camcorder conform to the Design Rule for Camera File Systems universal standard established by the JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). • On your camcorder, you cannot play back still images recorded on other device (DCRTRV890E/TRV900/TRV900E or DSC-D700/ D770) that does not conform to the universal standard.
• • • • – Put the battery pack in a pocket to warm it up, and insert it in your camcorder right before you start taking shots. – Use a large capacity battery pack: NPFM50/QM71/QM71D/QM91/QM91D (optional). Frequent use of the LCD screen or a frequent playback, fast forward or rewind operation wears out the battery pack faster. We recommend using a large capacity battery pack: NP-FM50/QM71/QM71D/QM91/ QM91D (optional).
About i.LINK The DV Interface on this unit is an i.LINKcompliant DV Interface. This section describes the i.LINK standard and its features. What is i.LINK? b Note • Normally, only one device can be connected to this unit with the i.LINK cable. When connecting this unit to i.LINK-compatible device having two or more DV Interfaces, refer to the operating instructions of the device to be connected. z Tips • i.
Maintenance and precautions On use and care • Do not use or store the camcorder and accessories in the following locations. – Anywhere extremely hot or cold. Never leave them exposed to temperatures above 60°C (140°F), such as under direct sunlight, near heaters or in a car parked in the sun. They may malfunction or become deformed. – Near strong magnetic fields or mechanical vibration. The camcorder may malfunction. – Near strong radio waves or radiation. The camcorder may not be able to record properly.
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 humid place as shown below. • When you bring your camcorder from a ski slope into a place warmed up by a heating device. • When you bring your camcorder from an airconditioned car or room into a hot place outside.
3 Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to select the PLAY/EDIT mode while pressing DSPL/BATT INFO on your camcorder, then press and hold DSPL/ BATT INFO for about 5 seconds. 4 Touch the “×” displayed on the screen with an object such as the corner of a “Memory Stick.” The position of the “×” changes. CALIBRATION If you did not press the right spot, start from step 4 again. b Note • You cannot calibrate the LCD screen if you have rotated the LCD panel and set it with the LCD screen facing out.
Specification Video camera recorder System *2 Objects unable to be seen due to the dark can be shot with infrared lighting. Input/Output connectors S video input/output Luminance signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms), unbalanced Chrominance signal: 0.
General Rechargeable battery pack (NP-FM30) Power requirements DC 7.2 V (battery pack) DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor) Average power consumption (when using the battery pack) During camera recording using the viewfinder 2.9 W During camera recording using the LCD 3.8 W 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.) 85 × 98 × 151 mm (3 3/8 × 3 7/8 × 6 in.) (w/h/ d) Mass (Approx.
Quick Reference Identifying parts and controls Camcorder A EASY button (p. 12, 33, 51) C Lens cap (p. 24, 29) D LCD/Touch panel screen (p. 2, 18) E OPEN button (p. 18) F Speaker G RESET button If you press RESET, all the settings including the date and time, except the Personal Menu items, return to the default. Quick Reference B DSPL/BATT INFO button (p. 15) K CAMERA-TAPE, CAMERAMEMORY, PLAY/EDIT mode lamps (p. 17) L LIGHT button (p. 27) M Access lamp (p. 21, 116) N Battery pack (p.
A Power zoom lever (p. 26) E POWER switch (p. 17) B BATT (battery) release button (p. 15) F Grip belt (p. 3) C Hooks for shoulder strap G REC START/STOP button (p. 24) D PHOTO button (p. 29) H DC IN jack (p. 14) To attach the shoulder strap Attach the shoulder strap supplied with your camcorder to the hooks for the shoulder strap.
A A/V (audio/video) jack (p. 56, 86) G Built-in light (p. 27) B H Remote sensor/Infrared ray emitter (p. 93) C DV Interface (p. 86, 119) (USB) jack D Jack cover I Camera recording lamp (p. 24) E NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch (p. 37) J Microphone F Lens K S VIDEO jack (p. 56, 86) Quick Reference A Viewfinder lens adjustment lever (p. 18) B Eyecup C Cassette compartment (p. 20) D OPEN/ EJECT lever (p. 20) E Tripod receptacle Make sure that the length of the tripod screw is less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch).
Remote Commander Remove the insulation sheet before using the Remote Commander. To remove the insulation sheet Insulation sheet To change the button-type battery 1 While pressing on the tab, inset your fingernail into the slit to pull out the battery case. Tab A PHOTO button (p. 29) B Memory control buttons (Index*, –/+, Memory playback) (p. 49) C SEARCH M. button* (p. 57) 2 Remove the button-type lithium battery. D ./> buttons* (p.
CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions. b Notes on the Remote Commander • A button-type lithium battery (CR2025) is used in the Remote Commander. Do not use batteries other than CR2025. • Point the remote sensor away from strong light sources such as direct sunlight or overhead lighting.
Indicators for the LCD screen and viewfinder Following indicators will appear on the LCD screen and viewfinder to indicate the state of your camcorder. Indicators vary depending on your camcorder model. Indicators Outputting analog images and sound in digital format (p. 78) Example: Indicators in the CAMERA-TAPE mode DV input (p. 88) Zero set memory (p. 57) Time code (p. 25)/Tape counter (p. 25)/ Self-diagnosis (p. 110)/Picture number (p. 50) 60min STBY Meanings NightShot plus (p.
Index Numeric 16:9 WIDE mode ...............64 21-pin adaptor ..............56, 88 A A/V connecting cable ......................56, 86 AC Adaptor........................14 Adjusting the viewfinder ...................18 AUDIO MIX......................77 AUDIO MODE ..................76 Auto shut off function (A.SHUT OFF) ...........81 AUTO SHUTTER .............62 B C CALIBRATION ..............121 Camera Chroma key (CAMTM CHROMA) .....................................43 Camera settings data display .........
LP (Long Play) See Recording mode (REC MODE) Luminance key (LUMI. KEY) ............. 41 O S OLD MOVIE .....................42 Operation confirmation beep See BEEP OVERLAP .........................40 M P Main sound See MULTI-SOUND Manual focus ..................... 39 Memory Chroma key (MTCAM CHROMA) .................................... 43 Memory Luminance key (MTCAM LUMI.).... 43 MEMORY MIX ................ 43 Memory Overlap (OVERLAP) ............... 41 Memory photo.............
W Warning indicators...........110 Warning messages ...........110 WHITE FADER ................40 Wide angle See Zoom WIPE..................................40 WORLD TIME ..................82 Write-protect tab ......115, 116 Z Zero set memory ................57 Zoom ..................................
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