3-084-863-11(1) Camera Operations Guide Read this first Digital Video Camera Recorder DCR-PC330 TM SERIES © 2003 Sony Corporation
Read this first Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. For customers in the U.S.A. and CANADA CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable.
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viewfinder. These points are normal results of the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in any way. • Exposing the LCD screen, the viewfinder, or the lens to direct sunlight for long periods of time may cause malfunctions. Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors. • 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.
Table of Contents : Features available for tape only. : Features available for “Memory Stick” only. Read this first ............................................................................................. 2 Quick Start Guide Recording movies on a tape ...................................................................... 8 Recording still images on a “Memory Stick”............................................. 10 Getting started Step 1: Checking supplied items........................................
Recording in dark places – NightShot, etc. .............................................. 34 Adjusting the focus................................................................................... 35 Adjusting the focus for an off-center subject – SPOT FOCUS .................................. 35 Adjusting the focus manually ..................................................................................... 36 Using supplementary light to focus on a still image – HOLOGRAM AF .............
Advanced operations Changing the image size – Resize .....................................100 Using the Menu Marking recorded images with specific information – Image protection/ Print mark ...................................101 Selecting menu items .........................56 Using the (CAMERA SET) menu – PROGRAM AE/WHITE BAL./16:9 WIDE, etc. ....................................58 Troubleshooting Using the (MEMORY SET) menu – BURST/QUALITY/IMAGE SIZE/ ALL ERASE/NEW FOLDER, etc. .
Quick Start Guide Recording movies on a tape 1 Attach the charged battery pack to the camcorder. To charge the battery, see page 13. a Slide the battery release lever and b Slide the battery pack in the direction remove the battery terminal cover. of the arrow until it clicks. Battery release lever 2 Insert a cassette into the camcorder. a Slide the OPEN/ b Insert the cassette with ZEJECT lever in the direction of the arrow to open the lid. The cassette compartment comes out automatically.
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 18. a Remove the lens cap. Quick Start Guide 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 START/STOP. Recording starts. To change to standby mode, press START/STOP again. 4 View the recorded picture on the LCD screen.
Recording still images on a “Memory Stick” 1 Attach the charged battery pack to the camcorder. To charge the battery, see page 13. a Slide the battery release lever and b Slide the battery pack in the direction remove the battery terminal cover. of the arrow until it clicks. Battery release lever 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 18. a Remove the lens cap. Quick Start Guide 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. A short beep sound is heard when the focus is adjusted. e Press PHOTO fully.
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.
Step 2: Charging the battery pack 1 Slide the battery release lever and remove the battery terminal cover. You can charge the battery by attaching the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (M series) to your camcorder. Getting started b Notes • You cannot use batteries other than the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (M series) (p. 119). • Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the AC Adaptor with any metallic objects. This may cause a malfunction. • Use a nearby wall outlet when using the AC Adaptor.
6 Slide the POWER switch up to (CHG) OFF. To check the remaining battery – Battery Info DISPLAY/BATT INFO The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and charging starts. After charging the battery The CHG (charge) lamp turns off when the battery is fully charged. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack. To remove the battery pack OPEN POWER switch You can check the battery’s current charge level and its current remaining recording time both during charging or when the power is turned off.
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-FM70 240 260 NP-FM91/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).
– The battery pack is not attached correctly. – The battery pack is damaged. – The battery pack is fully discharged. (For Battery information only.) Using an outside power source You can use the AC Adaptor as the power source when you do not want the battery to run out. While you are using the AC Adaptor, the battery pack will not lose its charge even when it is attached to your camcorder.
Step 4: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder Adjusting the LCD panel 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. LCD BACKLIGHT switch Maximum 180 degrees 3 Adjust the item with touch / , then . z Tips • If you rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees to the lens side, you can close the LCD panel with the LCD screen facing out.
1 Set the power mode to CAMERA-TAPE or CAMERA-MEMORY (p. 16). 2 Extend the viewfinder, and close the LCD panel with the screen facing out. appears on the screen. 3 Touch . 4 Touch [YES]. The LCD screen is turned off. 5 Touch the LCD screen while checking the display in the viewfinder. [EXPOSURE], etc. are displayed. 6 Touch the button you want to set. • [EXPOSURE]: Adjust with / and touch . • [FADER]: Touch it repeatedly to select a desired effect (only in the CAMERATAPE mode).
4 8 Touch [MENU]. Set [M] (month), [D] (day), hour and minute in the same way as was done in step 7, then couch . For midnight, set it to 12:00AM. For midday, set it to 12:00PM. Select (TIME/LANGU.) with / , then touch . 6 Select [CLOCK SET] with then touch . 7 Set [Y] (year) with . / / Getting started 5 , , then touch You can set any year up to the year 2079.
Step 6: Inserting the recording media 2 Insert a cassette with its window-side facing up. Window-side Inserting a cassette tape You can use mini DV cassettes only. For details on these cassettes (such as writeprotection), see page 116. b Note • Do not force the cassette into the compartment. This may cause a malfunction of your camcorder. 1 Push the center of the back of the cassette lightly. 3 lever . The cassette compartment automatically slides back in.
Inserting a “Memory Stick” For details on the “Memory Stick” (such as write-protection), see page 117. 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. 118). b Notes • If you force the “Memory Stick” into the “Memory Stick” slot in the wrong direction, the “Memory Stick” slot may be damaged.
Step 7: Setting the screen language You can select the language to be used on the LCD screen. POWER switch OPEN 1 Turn on your camcorder. 2 Press OPEN to open the LCD panel. 3 Touch 4 Touch [LANGUAGE]. . If the item is not displayed on the screen, touch / . If you cannot find it, touch [MENU], and select it from the (TIME/LANGU.) menu (p. 82). 22 Getting started 5 Select the desired language with , then touch .
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. 12 - 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.
Indicators displayed during recording on a tape Indicators displayed during recording on a “Memory Stick” The indicators will not be recorded on the tape. Date/time and the camera settings data (p. 51) will not be displayed during recording. The indicators will not be recorded on the “Memory Stick.” Date/time (p. 51) will not be displayed during recording. A Indicators for Cassette Memory cassettes B Remaining battery The indicated time may not be correct depending on the environment of use.
320 × 240 160 × 112 16MB (supplied) 00:02:40 00:10:40 32MB 00:05:20 00:21:20 64MB 00:10:40 00:42:40 128MB 00:21:20 01:25:20 256MB (MSX-256) 00:42:40 02:50:40 512MB (MSX-512) 01:25:20 05:41:20 1GB (MSX-1G) 02:50:40 11:22:40 Recording 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).
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). Using the self-timer With the self-timer, you can start recording after a delay of about 10 seconds. START/STOP To record closer view Move the power zoom lever towards T. The subject appears closer (Telephoto).
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 START/STOP. If the item is not displayed on the screen, touch / . If you cannot find it, touch [MENU], and select [PROGRES. REC] from the (CAMERA SET) menu. To cancel the count down Touch [RESET] or press START/STOP. To cancel the self-timer Follow steps 1 and 2, then select [OFF] in step 3. 3 Touch [ON], then . appears.
The selected recording folder is displayed. Recording still images Slide the POWER switch while pressing the green button. – Memory photo recording You can record still images on a “Memory Stick.” Before recording, follow steps 1 to 7 in “Getting started” (p. 12 - p. 22). OPEN 4 Press and hold PHOTO lightly. You will hear a light beeping sound when the focus and brightness settings are adjusted. Recording does not start at this point. PHOTO The indicator stops flashing.
To record still images continuously – Burst quality/size of the image and the recording environment. Select the (MEMORY SET) menu, [STILL SET], then [ BURST] (p. 64). You can record 3 to 32 images continuously in a time interval of about 0.5 to 0.07 seconds. Refer to the following list for the approximate number of pictures that can be recorded on a “Memory Stick” formatted on your camcorder.
Using the flash The recommended distance to the subject when using the built-in flash is 0.3 to 2.5 m (1 to 8 feet). Your camcorder is set to auto flashing by default, so according to the lighting conditions, the flash may be automatically activated when you press PHOTO. Follow the steps below when you always want to use the flash, or when you do not want to use the flash at all. The available settings vary according to what you selected in [REDEYE REDUC] of [FLASH SET] in the (CAMERA SET) menu (p. 61).
z Tips • The amount of light used by the flash is adjusted automatically. To adjust it manually, select [FLASH LEVEL] from the (CAMERA SET) menu (p. 58). • When the focus is hard to adjust, use the HOLOGRAM AF function (p. 37), or refer to “Adjusting the focus manually” (p. 36) for the proper focal distance information. 3 Touch [ON], then . appears. Using the self-timer 4 PHOTO PHOTO You will hear a beep sound counting down for about 10 seconds (The count down indication begins from 8).
Recording a still image on a “Memory Stick” while recording movies on a tape The image size is set to [640 × 480]. If you want to record a still image in a different size, use the Memory photo recording function (p. 28). PHOTO Adjusting the exposure The exposure is adjusted automatically in the default setting. Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects When your subject has its back to the sun or other light, you can adjust the exposure to prevent the subject from becoming shadowed.
Fixing the exposure for the selected subject – Flexible spot meter 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). Touch during recording or in the standby mode. 2 Touch [SPOT METER]. 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.
4 Adjust the exposure by touching (dim)/ (bright), then touch . Recording in dark places – NightShot, etc. You can record subjects in dark places (such as when capturing the face of your baby sleeping) with the NightShot, Super NightShot or Color Slow Shutter function. The Color Slow Shutter function enables you to record in color. To return the setting to automatic exposure Follow steps 1 and 2, then select [AUTO] in step 3. Set the NIGHTSHOT/NIGHTFRAMING switch to NIGHTSHOT. and [“NIGHTSHOT”] appear.
5 Touch [ON], then . appears. To cancel Super NightShot, follow steps 3 and 4, then select [OFF] in step 5. Or, set the NIGHTSHOT/NIGHTFRAMING switch to z (green). To record a clearer picture in color on the tape – Color Slow Shutter 1 Slide the POWER switch to select the Adjusting the focus The focus is adjusted automatically in the default setting. Adjusting the focus for an offcenter subject – SPOT FOCUS CAMERA-TAPE mode. 2 Make sure the NIGHTSHOT/ 3 Touch . 4 Touch [COLOR SLOW S].
To adjust the focus automatically Follow steps 1 and 2, then touch [AUTO] in step 3. Or press FOCUS after step 4. b Notes • You cannot use the SPOT FOCUS function together with: – NightFraming function – [PROGRAM AE] • Focusing distance information will not be displayed. Adjusting the focus manually You can adjust the focus manually according to the recording conditions. Use this function in the following cases. – To record a subject behind a window covered with raindrops. – To record horizontal stripes.
Using supplementary light to focus on a still image – HOLOGRAM AF HOLOGRAM AF emitter b Notes • The focus may not be correctly adjusted if you are using a conversion lens (optional) as it may block the HOLOGRAM AF light. • You cannot use HOLOGRAM AF together with: – CAMERA-TAPE mode (No flash) – Flash set to – [SUNSET&MOON] or [LANDSCAPE] of [PROGRAM AE] – Manual focus – SPOT FOCUS function – Burst – NightShot function • The focal distance information is not displayed on the screen.
Adjusting the frame and focus when recording a still image in darkness – NightFraming Recording a picture using various effects You can observe the subject in total darkness. When recording, the HOLOGRAM AF light is emitted to focus on a subject until the focus is fixed. POWER switch 1 2 Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to select the CAMERA-MEMORY mode. Set the NIGHTSHOT/ NIGHTFRAMING switch to NIGHTFRAMING. and [NIGHTFRAMING] appear.
[OVERLAP] (fade in only) 5 Press START/STOP. The fader indicator stops flashing and disappears when the fade is complete. [WIPE] (fade in only) To cancel the operation In step 3, touch [OFF]. 1 Slide the POWER switch to select the CAMERA-TAPE mode. z Tip • You can also select the fade-in effect while recording. When you stop the recording, the screen turns blue to store its last image, from which you can fade into the continuing recording.
9 Press START/STOP to start recording. [M. OVRLAP] stops flashing, and disappears when fading is finished. Using special effects effect – Digital 1 Slide the POWER switch to select the CAMERA-TAPE mode. 2 Touch 3 Touch [D. EFFECT]. If the item is not displayed on the screen, touch / . If you cannot find it, touch [MENU], and select it from the (PICT. APPLI.) menu. You can add digital effects to the recordings.
Effect Items to adjust [SLOW SHUTTR]* Shutter speed (1 is 1/30, 2 is 1/15, 3 is 1/8, 4 is 1/4). [OLD MOVIE] No adjustment necessary. * It is hard to adjust the focus automatically when you choose this effect. Adjust the focus manually using a tripod to steady the camcorder. 5 Touch . appears. Follow steps 2 and 3, then select [OFF] in step 4.
[MTCAM CHROMA] (Memory Chroma key) You can have the movie swap into the blue area of a still image such as an illustration or into a frame with a blue area enclosed by the frame. Still image 6 Touch the desired effect. The still image is superimposed on the movie which is currently displayed on the LCD screen. Movie Blue 1 2 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 4 Touch [MEMORY MIX].
• When you use the MEMORY MIX function in the mirror mode (p. 26), the picture on the LCD screen appears normally, without being mirror-reversed. • You may not be able to play back pictures modified on your computer or recorded with other camcorders on your camcorder. Searching for the starting point z Tip The supplied SPVD-010 USB Driver CD-ROM contains sample images for use in MEMORY MIX operations. Refer to the supplied “Computer Applications Guide” for details.
3 Touch 3 . Appears only with a cassette with Cassette Memory The last scene of the most recent recording is played back for about 5 seconds, and the camcorder enters the standby mode at the point where the last recording has finished. To cancel the operation Touch [CANCEL]. b Note • The END SEARCH function will not work correctly when there is a blank section between recorded sections on the tape.
Playback 3 Touch (rewind) to go to the point you want to view. 4 Touch 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 53. (play) to start playback. 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 2 Touch [ VAR. SPD PB]. If the item is not displayed on the screen, touch / . If you cannot find it, touch [MENU], and select it from the (EDIT/PLAY) menu. 3 Select a playback mode. To return to the normal playback mode, touch (pause) twice (once from frame playback). A Remaining battery To Touch change the playback direction* (frame) during playback. play back slowly** (slow) during playback. To reverse direction 1 Touch (frame). 2 (slow).
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 40. b Note • You cannot add effects to externally input pictures. Also, you cannot output pictures edited with digital effects via the DV Interface. z Tip • You cannot record the pictures edited using special effects on the tape in your camcorder, but you can copy them to a “Memory Stick” (p. 89) or another tape (p. 87).
Viewing recordings on a “Memory Stick” 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 53. 3 Touch . The most recently recorded picture appears on the screen. 4 Touch (previous)/ select a picture.
Indicators displayed during “Memory Stick” playback 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. 48), 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 . Various playback functions 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.
4 Select (PICT. APPLI.), then [PB ZOOM] by touching / and touch . • If you press DISPLAY/BATT INFO during the playback zoom operation, the frame will disappear. Displaying the screen indicators Tape playback zoom screen “Memory Stick” playback select button Memory playback button You can choose to display the time code, tape counter, and other information on the screen. Press DISPLAY/BATT INFO. The indicator switches on or off as you press the button.
3 E Shutter speed 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. F Aperture value * Appears only during tape playback b Note • Camera setting data do not appear when movies on a “Memory Stick” are played back. z Tips • Exposure adjustment value (0EV) appears when a “Memory Stick” is played back. • appears for the picture recorded using flash. 4 Select [CAMERA DATA] or [DATE/ TIME] then touch .
Playing the picture on a TV A/V jack 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. 13). 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 4 Press PLAY. The playback starts from the point designated “0:00:00” on the tape counter. 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. • Zero set memory will not function correctly if there is a blank section between recorded sections on the tape.
3 Press .(previous)/> (next) on the Remote Commander to select a title that you want to play. 1 Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to select the PLAY/EDIT mode. Playback starts automatically from the selected title. 2 Press SEARCH M. on the Remote Commander repeatedly to select [DATE SEARCH]. 3 Press . (previous)/> (next) on the Remote Commander to select a recording date.
BAdvanced operations 3 Touch [MENU] to display the menu index screen. 4 Select the icon of the desired menu with / , then touch . Using the Menu Selecting menu items You can change various settings or make detailed adjustments using the menu items displayed on the screen. CAMERA SET (p. 58) MEMORY SET (p. 64) PICT. APPLI. (p. 68) EDIT/PLAY (p. 73) STANDARD SET (p. 77) TIME/LANGU. (p. 82) POWER switch 1 Turn on the power (p. 16). 2 Touch . The Personal Menu appears.
6 Select the desired setting. changes to . If you decide not to change the setting, touch to return to the previous screen. 7 Touch screen. , then to hide the menu You can also touch (return) to go back a screen each time you touch the button. Using the Menu To use the short-cuts of the Personal Menu You can customize the short-cuts (p. 83). 1 Touch . 2 Touch the desired item. 3 Select the desired setting, then touch .
Using the (CAMERA SET) menu – PROGRAM AE/WHITE BAL./16:9 WIDE, 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. Only the items that can be operated in the selected mode are displayed. You can select items listed below on the CAMERA SET menu. To select items, see “Selecting menu items” (p. 56).
* 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 33 for details. EXPOSURE See page 33 for details. WHITE BAL. You can adjust the color balance to the brightness of the recording environment. G AUTO HOLD ( Select when you want to record with the white balance adjusted automatically. ) INDOOR (n) Select when recording a single-colored subject or background.
SHARPNESS You can adjust the sharpness of the image outline with / when the sharpness is anything other than the default setting. Soften . appears Sharpen 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 35 for details. EXP.
REDEYE REDUC GOFF ON ( Select to disable the red-eye reduction. ) Select to activate the flash before recording to prevent red-eye (p. 30). SUPER NS See page 34 for details. NS LIGHT When using the NightShot function to record, you can record clearer pictures by using the NightShot Light to emit infrared rays (invisible). The maximum shooting distance using the NightShot Light is about 3 meters (10 feet). GON Select to use the NightShot Light. OFF Select to disable the NightShot Light.
DIGITAL ZOOM You can select the maximum zoom level in case you want to zoom to a level greater than 10 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. The right side of the bar shows the digital zooming zone. The zooming zone appears when you select the zooming level. GOFF Select to deactivate the digital zoom.
GOFF ON ( Standard setting (to record pictures to play back on a 4:3 TV). The recorded picture will not be wide. ) Select to record a picture to be played back on a 16:9 wide TV. The recorded picture will be played in full mode when you connect to your TV using an S (S1) video input jack compatible with ID-1/ID-2 systems. z Tips • The ID-1 system sends aspect ratio information (16:9, 4:3, or letter box) by inserting signals between video signals.
Using the (MEMORY SET) menu – BURST/QUALITY/IMAGE SIZE/ALL ERASE/NEW FOLDER, 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. Only the items that can be operated in the selected mode are displayed. You can select items listed below on the [MEMORY SET] menu. To select items, see “Selecting menu items” (p. 56).
QUALITY GFINE ( ) Select to record still images with the fine image quality (compressed to about 1/4). STANDARD ( ) Select to record still images with the standard image quality (compressed to about 1/10). G2016 × 1512 ( ) Select to record still images for playing on a large screen. This setting can be selected only in the CAMERA-MEMORY mode. IMAGE SIZE 640 × 480 ( ) Select to record many still images or for playing on a small screen.
b Notes • The folder will not be deleted even when you delete all the pictures in the folder. • Do not move the POWER switch or press any buttons while [ Erasing all data...] is displayed on the screen. FORMAT The supplied or newly purchased “Memory Stick” has been formatted at the factory, and does not require formatting. For details on the “Memory Stick,” see page 117. 1 Touch [YES] twice. To cancel formatting, select [NO]. 2 Touch . b Notes • Do not do any of the following while [ Formatting ...
REC FOLDER As the default setting, pictures are saved in the 101MSDCF folder. You can select a folder to save your pictures. Create new folders from the [NEW FOLDER] menu, then select the folder to be used for recording with / and touch . When you have a lot of pictures, you can search for the desired picture easily when you sort them in folders. PB FOLDER Select the playback folder with / , then touch .
Using the (PICT. APPLI.) menu – PICT. EFFECT/SLIDE SHOW/FRAME REC/SMTH INT. REC, 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. Only the items that can be operated in the selected mode are displayed. You can select items listed below on the PICT. APPLI. menu. To select items, see “Selecting menu items” (p. 56). FADER See page 38 for details.
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 Note • You cannot add effects to externally input pictures. Also, you cannot output pictures edited with Picture effects via the DV Interface. z Tip • You can copy pictures edited using picture effects to a “Memory Stick” (p. 89) or to another tape (p. 87).
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). RESIZE See page 100 for details. FRAME REC You can record pictures with a stop-motion animated effect by alternately frame recording and then moving the subject a little.
2 Select the desired interval by touching / , then touch You can select from 1 to 120 seconds for the interval. . 3 Touch [REC START]. Recording starts and z changes to red. When your camcorder has shot 6 frames, it records them on the tape, after performing the END SEARCH function depending on the interval length. (During the END SEARCH function, pictures may disappear once or previously recorded pictures may appear.) Using the Menu To interrupt smooth interval recording, touch [REC STOP].
INT. REC-STL This function is useful to observe the movement of clouds or the change of daylight. Your camcorder will shoot a still image at a selected interval and record it on a “Memory Stick.” [a] [a] [b] [a] [b] a: Shooting time b: Interval 1 Touch . 2 Select a desired interval time (1, 5, or 10 minutes), then touch 3 Touch [ON], then touch . GOFF ON ( 4 Touch . To deactivate interval recording. ) To record still images on a “Memory Stick” in the selected interval. . flashes.
Using the (EDIT/ PLAY) menu – TITLE/ TAPE TITLE/ power mode of your camcorder. Only the items that can be operated in the selected mode are displayed. SEARCH, etc. You can select items listed below on the EDIT/ PLAY menu. To select items, see “Selecting menu items” (p. 56). The default settings are marked with G. The settings you can adjust vary depending on the VAR. SPD PB See page 46 for details. REC CTRL Using the Menu See page 87 and 90 for details. AUD DUB CTRL See page 98 for details. PROG.
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. GON Select when you want to search for a scene, title, etc. using the Cassette Memory (p. 54, 55). OFF Select to search without using Cassette Memory. SEARCH TITLE Any titles you have superimposed using this camcorder can only be viewed on a video cassette device with the index titler function.
Color white t yellow t violet t red t cyan t green t blue Position You can select from 8 to 9 choices. Size small y large (You can only select the small size when you are entering more than 13 characters.) 4 Touch . 5 Touch [SAVE]. During playback, playback pause, or recording [TITLE SAVE] is displayed on the screen for about 5 seconds and the title is set. During recording standby [TITLE] appears.
TAPE TITLE You can label a cassette with Cassette Memory (up to 10 letters). The label will be displayed for approximately 5 seconds when you select the CAMERA-TAPE mode and insert a cassette, or when you select the PLAY/EDIT mode. Up to 4 titles will be displayed at the same time if the cassette has titles superimposed. 1 Select the desired character. Touch the button repeatedly to select the desired character on the button. To erase a character: Touch To insert a space: Touch . .
The default settings are marked with G. The Using the (STANDARD SET) menu – REC MODE/MULTI- indicators in parentheses appear when the setting is selected. The settings you can adjust vary depending on the power mode of your camcorder. Only the items that can be operated in the selected mode are displayed. SOUND/AUDIO MIX/USB-CAMERA, etc. You can select the items listed below on the STANDARD SET menu. To select these items, see “Selecting menu items” (p. 56).
b Notes • You can playback a dual sound track cassette on this camcorder. However, you cannot record a dual sound track on this camcorder. • The setting returns to [STEREO] when you disconnect the power source from your camcorder for more than 5 minutes. AUDIO MIX You can adjust the audio balance between the originally recorded sound (ST1) and sound added afterwards (ST2) on the tape (p. 99). b Notes • You cannot adjust sound recorded in 16 bit audio mode.
b Notes • When you connect your camcorder to outside power sources, [BRIGHT] is automatically selected for the setting. • When you select [BRIGHT], battery life is reduced by about 10 percent during recording. A/V c DV OUT You can connect a digital device and an analog device to your camcorder and convert the signal transmitted from the connected devices to the appropriate signal on your camcorder. GOFF ON ( Select when not using the Digital convert function.
DATA CODE GOFF Select not to display date, time and the camera settings data during playback. DATE/TIME Select to display the date and time during playback (p. 51). CAMERA DATA Select to display the camera settings data during playback (p. 51). 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).
OFF Select to cancel the melody, the beep sound, and the shutter sound. 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. DISPLAY b Note • You cannot input a signal to your camcorder if you press DISPLAY/BATT INFO while [V-OUT/PANEL] is selected.
Using the (TIME/ LANGU.) menu – CLOCK SET/ The settings you can adjust vary depending on the power mode of your camcorder. Only the items that can be operated in the selected mode are displayed. WORLD TIME, etc. You can select items listed below on the TIME/ LANGU. menu. To select items, see “Selecting menu items” (p. 56). CLOCK SET You can set the date and time (p. 18). WORLD TIME You can adjust the time difference when using your camcorder abroad.
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 Touch [ADD]. 4 Touch / to select a menu category, then touch . Adding a menu – Add The available items vary depending on the power mode of the camcorder. Only the available items are displayed. You can add frequently used menu items to Personal Menu for easier and faster access.
The selected menu is deleted from Personal Menu. Deleting menu – Delete 6 1 Touch . Touch . b Note • You cannot delete [MENU] and [P-MENU SET UP]. Arranging the order of menus displayed on Personal Menu – Sort 2 Touch [P-MENU SET UP]. If the desired menu is not displayed on the screen, touch / until the menu is displayed. 3 Touch [DELETE]. You can sort the menus added to Personal Menu in the desired order. 1 Touch 2 Touch [P-MENU SET UP]. .
4 5 Touch / to move the menu item to the desired place. Touch . To sort more items, repeat steps 4 to 6. 7 Touch [END]. 8 Touch 2 Touch [P-MENU SET UP]. If the desired menu is not displayed on the screen, touch / until the menu is displayed. 3 Touch [RESET]. 4 Touch [YES]. 5 Touch [YES]. Using the Menu 6 Touch the menu item you want to move. . b Note • You cannot move [P-MENU SET UP]. The Personal Menu settings return to the default settings. To cancel initialization, touch [NO].
Dubbing/Editing You can record the picture from a VCR or TV to a tape or a “Memory Stick” inserted into your camcorder (p. 87). 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 Connecting with an i.LINK cable i.LINK cable (optional) A/V jack i.
Dubbing to another tape Recording pictures from a VCR or TV You can copy and edit the picture played back on your camcorder to other recording devices (such as VCRs). 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.
5 Start playing the cassette on your VCR, or select a TV program. The picture played on the connected device appears on the LCD screen of your camcorder. 6 Touch [REC START] at the point you want to start recording. 7 Stop recording. When recording on a tape Touch (stop) or [REC PAUSE]. When recording on a “Memory Stick” Touch [REC STOP]. 8 Touch then . z Tips • The indicator appears when you connect your camcorder and other devices via an i.LINK cable. (This indicator may also appear on your TV.
Dubbing pictures from a tape to a “Memory Stick” You can record movies (with sound recorded in monaural) or still images (fixed to image size [640 × 480]) on a “Memory Stick.” Make sure you have a recorded tape and a “Memory Stick” inserted into your camcorder. 1 Slide the POWER switch to select the PLAY/EDIT mode. 2 Search and record the scene you want to record. 8 Touch , then . b Notes • The Data code and titles recorded on the tape cannot be recorded on the “Memory Stick.
Dubbing still images from a “Memory Stick” to a tape You can record still images on a tape. Make sure you have the “Memory Stick” with the images and a tape inserted into your camcorder. 1 Slide the POWER switch to select the PLAY/EDIT mode. 2 Search for the point where you want to start dubbing by touching (rewind) or (fast forward), then touch (stop). 3 Touch 4 Touch / to select the image you want to dub. 5 Touch 6 Touch [ . . REC CTRL]. If the item is not displayed on the screen, touch / .
Dubbing selected scenes from a tape 2 • Insert a cassette for recording. • Set the input selector to input mode if your VCR has one. – 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. When you are recording on a “Memory Stick,” skip steps 1 and 2 and start from “Recording the selected scenes as programs” (p. 95). Delete unwanted scene Prepare your VCR.
8 Touch [OTHER DEVICE]. To set the [IR SETUP] code 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). Remote sensor Infrared ray emitter 9 VCR Touch [EDIT SET]. 1 Touch , then [IR SETUP]. 2 Select the [IR SETUP] code of your VCR 10Touch [CONTROL]. / , then touch . with For the [IR SETUP] code of your VCR, refer to “[IR SETUP] code list” (p. 93).
[IR SETUP] code list The following [IR SETUP] codes are recorded on your camcorder by default. (It is set at “3” as the default setting.) Manufacturing company [IR SETUP] code Sony 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Admiral (M. Wards) 89 Aiwa 47, 54, 80 Akai 49, 51 Audio Dynamic 21, 35 Bell&Howell (M.
Step 2 : Adjusting the synchronization of the VCR 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. 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. You can adjust the synchronization of your camcorder and the VCR to avoid not recording the starting scene.
Recording the selected scenes as programs 6 Touch the desired item. When you are recording on a tape in the VCR Touch [OTHER DEVICE]. When you are performing a digital program edit for the first time to a tape in a VCR, go through the procedures described in Steps 1 and 2 (p. 91 to p. 94) beforehand. 1 Prepare a cassette or a “Memory Stick.” When you are recording on a “Memory Stick” 1 Touch [MEMORY STICK]. Insert a tape to be played back into the camcorder.
10Touch [MARK OUT]. The ending point of the first program is set, and the lower part of the program mark changes to light blue. To end Digital program editing Touch [END]. To save a program without using it to record Touch [END] in step 13. The program is stored in memory until the cassette is ejected. To erase programs 1 Follow steps 1 to 6 in “Recording the 11Repeat steps 7 to 10 and create programs. 12Set your VCR to recording pause. Skip this step if you are connected via an i.
Dubbing sound to a recorded tape You can record additional audio to the original sound on the tape. You can add sound to a tape already recorded in the 12-bit mode without erasing the original sound. Preparing for audio recording B To the intelligent accessory shoe Internal microphone AMIC (PLUG IN POWER) jack CA/V jack Microphone (optional) A/V connecting cable (supplied) Dubbing/Editing Do not connect the S video plug (black) and the Video plug (yellow).
A green screen. you have recorded afterwards is not output from the speaker. Check the sound by using the headphones or a TV. X mark appears on the LCD Recording sound 1 Insert a recorded cassette into your camcorder. 2 Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to select the PLAY/EDIT mode. 3 Touch tape. 4 9 Touch (play/pause) again at the point where you want to start recording the sound. Touch Touch (play/pause) and start playing back the audio you want to record at the same time.
Checking and adjusting the recorded sound 1 Play back the tape on which you have recorded audio in “Recording sound” (p. 98). 2 Touch 3 Touch [MENU]. 4 Touch / to select (STANDARD SET), then touch 6 You can delete all or selected pictures stored on a “Memory Stick.” 1 Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to select the PLAY/EDIT mode. 2 Touch 3 Touch / to select a picture you want to delete. 4 Touch 5 Touch [YES]. . . . Touch / to select [AUDIO MIX], then touch .
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 Changing the image size – Resize PLAY/EDIT mode. 2 3 4 5 6 Touch . Touch . Touch . Touch [ DELETE]. Touch the picture you want to delete. appears on the image to be deleted. To display the next or the previous 6 pictures, touch / . 7 Touch . 8 Touch [YES]. The selected pictures are deleted. To cancel deletion, touch [NO].
Memory capacity for still images after resizing Image size Memory capacity 640 × 480 About 150 KB 320 × 240 About 16 KB b Notes • You may not be able to resize images recorded on other devices. • You cannot resize movies. Marking recorded images with specific information – Image protection/Print mark Make sure the write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is not set to the write-protect position.
5 Touch [PROTECT]. 3 Touch . 6 Touch the image that you want to protect. 4 Touch . 5 Touch [PRINT MARK]. 6 Touch the image that you want to print out later. - appears on the selected image. 7 Touch 8 Touch [END]. . To cancel image protection Follow steps 1 to 5, then touch the image to cancel image protection. - disappears from the image. Selecting still images for printing – Print mark You can mark images that you want to print out while viewing them on your camcorder.
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 111 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 outlet. • The battery charge is completed. (p. 13) 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 Cassette Memory indicator does not appear while using a cassette with Cassette Memory. cClean the gold-plated connector of the cassette. (p. 117) 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) A cassette label is not recorded. cUse a cassette with Cassette Memory. (p. 116) cErase unnecessary titles when the Cassette Memory is full. (p.
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 START/STOP. cSlide the POWER switch to turn on the CAMERA-TAPE lamp. (p. 16) 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. 116) cThe tape is stuck to the drum due to moisture condensation.
Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions END SEARCH does not work. • The cassette was ejected after recording when using a cassette without Cassette Memory. (p. 116) • The cassette is new and has nothing recorded. END SEARCH does not work correctly. • There is a blank section in the beginning or middle of the tape. This is not a malfunction. Playback If you are playing back the pictures stored on a “Memory Stick,” refer also to the “Memory Stick” section. (p.
“Memory Stick” 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. 16) 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.
Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions The data file icon flashes. • The file is damaged. • The file format is not supported on your camcorder. (p. 117) 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 (STANDARD SET) menu. (p. 81) cSet [VIDEO INPUT] to the appropriate signal the (STANDARD SET) menu. (p. 79) Cannot dub correctly using the A/V connecting cable.
Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions Digital program editing on the tape does not function. cSet the input selector on the VCR correctly, then check the connection between your camcorder and the VCR. (p. 86) cWhen your camcorder is connected to a DV device that is not a Sony product via an i.LINK cable, select [IR] in step11 of “Step 1: Preparing your camcorder and VCR for operation” (p. 91). cAdjust the synchronization of the VCR. (p. 94) cEnter a correct [IR SETUP] code. (p.
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. 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 119. Battery level is low. cCharge the battery (p. 13). Old battery. Use a new one. cSee page 119. Z Re-attach the power source. – Moisture condensation % Z Moisture condensation. Eject the cassette. cSee page 122. % Moisture condensation. Turn off for 1H. cSee page 122.
Subjects Indications Corrective Actions/ References “Memory Stick” USB streaming... This function is not available. • You tried to play back or record on a “Memory Stick” during USB Streaming. Memory Stick folders are full. • You cannot create folders exceeding 999MSDCF. cYou 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.
Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad Power supply Simple setting of clock by time difference You can easily set the clock to the local time by setting a time difference when using your camcorder abroad. Select [WORLD TIME] in the (TIME/LANGU.) menu, then set the time difference (p. 82). 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.
Usable cassette tapes You can use the mini DV format cassette only. Use a cassette with the mark. is a trademark. Cassette Memory There are 2 types of mini DV cassettes: those with Cassette Memory and those without Cassette Memory. Cassettes with Cassette Memory have the (Cassette Memory) mark. A cassette with Cassette Memory is recommended for use on your camcorder. is a trademark. IC memory is mounted on this type of cassette.
When labeling the cassette Be sure to place the label only on the locations as shown in the following illustration so as not to cause malfunction of your camcorder. Do not put a label along this border. Labeling position After using the cassette Rewind the tape to the beginning to avoid distortion of the picture or the sound. The cassette should then be put in its case, and stored in an upright position. When the Cassette Memory function does not work Re-insert the cassette.
• 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. • Do not bend, drop or apply strong force to the “Memory Stick.” • Do not disassemble or modify the “Memory Stick.” • Do not let the “Memory Stick” get wet.
Notes on using the “Memory Stick PRO” • The maximum memory capacity of a “Memory Stick” that can be used on your camcorder is 1 GB (512 MB for a “Memory Stick PRO Duo”). • This unit does not support high speed data transfer. Notes on image data compatibility • “Memory Stick,” and “MagicGate Memory Stick” are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • “Memory Stick Duo” and “ ” are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • “Memory Stick PRO” and “ ” are trademarks of Sony Corporation.
• • • • – 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/FM70/QM71/QM71D/FM91/ 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/FM70/QM71/QM71D/ FM91/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 camcorder use and care • Do not use or store the camcorder in the following locations. – Anywhere extremely hot or cold. Never leave your camcorder exposed to temperatures above 60°C (140°F), such as under direct sunlight, near heaters or in a car parked in the sun. The camcorder may malfunction or become deformed. – Near strong magnetic fields or mechanical vibration. The camcorder may malfunction. – Near strong radio waves or radiation.
How to prevent moisture condensation When you bring your camcorder from a cold place into a warm place, put your camcorder in a plastic bag and seal it tightly. Remove the bag when the air temperature inside the plastic bag has reached the surrounding temperature (after about one hour). Video head • When the video head becomes dirty, you cannot record pictures normally, or distorted picture or sound is played back.
– Leaving the case in contact with rubber or vinyl objects for a long period of time. Removing dust from inside the viewfinder About care and storage of the lens • Wipe the surface of the lens clean with a soft cloth in the following instances: – When there are fingerprints on the lens surface. – In hot or humid locations – When the lens is exposed to salty air such as at the seaside. • Store in a well-ventilated location subject to little dirt or dust.
Specification Video camera recorder System Video recording system 2 rotary heads, Helical scanning system Sitll image recording system Exif Ver. 2.2 *1 *1 “Exif” is a file format for still images, established by the JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). Files in this format can have additional information such as your camcorder’s setting information at the time of recording. *Objects unable to be seen due to the dark can be shot with infrared lighting.
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 3.3 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.) 59 × 119 × 113 mm (2 3/8 × 4 3/4 × 4 1/2 in.) (w/h/d) Mass (Approx.
Quick Reference Identifying parts and controls Camcorder B LCD/Touch panel screen (p. 3, 17) C OPEN button (p. 17) D DISPLAY/BATT INFO button (p. 14) E Battery pack/Battery terminal cover (p. 13) F “Memory Stick” slot (p. 21) Quick Reference A Lens cap (p. 23, 28) O CAMERA-TAPE, CAMERAMEMORY, PLAY/EDIT mode lamps (p. 16) P Battery release lever (p. 13) Q (flash) button/flash charge indicator (p. 30) To replace the lens cap G Access lamp (p. 21, 118) H Speaker I LCD BACKLIGHT switch (p.
A Flash (p. 30) B Focus ring (p. 36) C Lens (Carl Zeiss Lens) Your camcorder is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens which can reproduce fine images. The lens for your camcorder was developed jointly by Carl Zeiss, in Germany, and Sony Corporation. It adopts the MTF measurement system for video cameras and offers a quality as fine as a Carl Zeiss lens. The lens for your camcorder is also T*coated to suppress unwanted reflection and faithfully reproduce colors. MTF stands for Modulation Transfer Function.
A BACK LIGHT button (p. 32) H FOCUS button (p. 35) B RESET button If you press RESET, all the settings including the date and time, except the Personal Menu items, return to the default. I Power zoom lever C A/V (audio/video) jack (p. 86) D (LANC) jack (blue) The LANC control jack is used for controlling the tape transport of video device and peripherals connected to it. J PHOTO button (p. 28) K NIGHTSHOT/NIGHTFRAMING switch (p. 34) L Grip belt and finger rest (p.
A Viewfinder lens adjustment lever (p. 17) B Cassette compartment (p. 20) C OPEN/ZEJECT lever (p. 20) D Tripod receptacle Make sure that the length of the tripod screw is less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch). Otherwise, you cannot attach the tripod securely, and the screw may damage your camcorder.
Remote Commander Remove the insulation sheet before using the Remote Commander. To remove the insulation sheet Insulation sheet To change the battery 1 While pressing on the tab, inset your fingernail into the slit to pull out the battery case. Tab A PHOTO button (p. 28) B Memory control buttons (Index, –/+, Memory playback) (p. 48) C SEARCH M. button (p. 54) D ./> buttons (p. 54) 2 Remove the button-type lithium battery.
WARNING Battery may explode if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble or dispose of in fire. 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. Otherwise, the Remote Commander may not function properly.
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 Meanings Frame recording (p. 70) Outputing analog images and sound in digital format (p. 79) Example: Indicators in the CAMERA-TAPE mode Time code (p. 51)/Tape counter (p. 51)/Selfdiagnosis (p. 111)/Picture number (p. 49) DV input (p. 87) Zero set memory (p. 54) HOLOGRAM AF (p. 37) NightShot (p. 34) Super NightShot (p.
Index Numerics 16:9 WIDE mode .............. 62 A A/V connecting cable ........................ 53, 86, 97 AC Adaptor ....................... 16 Adjusting the viewfinder... 17 Audio dubbing (AUD DUB CTRL)......................... 97 AUDIO MIX ............... 78, 99 AUDIO MODE ................. 77 Auto shut off function (A. SHUT OFF) ................ 81 AUTO SHUTTER............. 60 B BACK LIGHT (camera).... 32 Battery Battery Info................. 14 Battery pack................ 13 Remaining battery time .
LCD brightness (LCD BRIGHT).....................17 LCD COLOR .....................78 LCD screen ..........................3 LCD/VF SET .....................78 LP (Long Play) See Recording mode (REC MODE) Luminance key (LUMI. KEY) ...........................40 M N NEW FOLDER ..................66 NightFraming.....................38 O OLD MOVIE..................... 40 P PAL ................................. 115 PB FOLDER...................... 67 Personal Menu (P-MENU) 56 Picture effect (PICT. EFFECT)......
USB-CAMERA .......... 79 USB-PLY/EDT........... 79 Using abroad ................... 115 V Video head ...................... 123 VIDEO INPUT.................. 79 Viewfinder......................... 17 Brightness (VF B. LIGHT) ................ 78 Volume (VOLUME) ... 45, 48 W Warning indicators .......... 111 Warning messages........... 111 White balance (WHITE BAL.).......................... 59 Wide angle See Zoom WIPE ................................. 39 WORLD TIME ................. 82 Write-protect tab ..
