Sony DSP-PD150P Operating Instructions Manual Download Page 8

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Checking supplied accessories

Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder.

Wireless Remote Commander

(1)

(p. 167)

AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power
adaptor

(1),

Power cord

(1) (p. 11)

NP-F330 battery pack

(1) (p. 10, 11)

Size AA (R6) battery for Remote
Commander

(2) (p. 168)

Memory Stick Reader/Writer

(1),

USB

cable

(1),

Driver software (CD-ROM)

(1)

“Memory Stick”

(1) (p. 113)

A/V connecting cable

(1) (p. 31, 72)

Hood cap

(1) (p. 16)

Shoulder strap

(1) (p. 165)

Application software: PictureGear
4.1Lite (CD-ROM)

(1) (p. 131)

Lens hood

(1) (p. 163)

Eyecup (large)

(1) (p. 20)

Microphone

(1) (p. 9),

Wind screen

(1)

(p. 9)

Operating instructions

(2)

Summary of Contents for DSP-PD150P

Page 1: ...n it for future reference Owner s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom Record the serial number in the space provided below Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product Model No DSR PD150 Model No AC Serial No Serial No DSR PD150 2000 Sony Corporation DSR PD150 ...

Page 2: ...at any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generat...

Page 3: ...7 Searching for a photo Photo search Photo scan 69 Playing back a tape with digital effects 71 Editing Dubbing a tape 72 Dubbing only desired scenes Digital program editing 74 Using with an analog video unit and a PC Signal convert function 80 Recording video or TV programs 81 Audio dubbing 85 Setting time values 89 Superimposing a title 94 Making your own titles 98 Labeling a cassette 100 Erasing...

Page 4: ...he small blue button on the EJECT switch slide it in the direction of the arrow 2 Push the middle portion of the back of the cassette to insert it Insert the cassette into the cassette compartment with the window facing out and the write protect tab facing upward 3 Close the cassette compartment by pressing the PUSH mark on it PUSH Window Installing the microphone p 9 Install the supplied micropho...

Page 5: ...ction to open the LCD panel Monitoring the playback picture on the LCD screen p 26 1 Set the POWER switch to VCR while pressing the small green button 2 Press m to rewind the tape 3 Press N to start playback NOTE Do not pick up your camcorder by holding the viewfinder the LCD panel the battery pack or the microphone POWER OFF CHG CAMERA MEMORY VCR 4 Press START STOP Your camcorder starts recording...

Page 6: ...perations depending on whether or not the tape has cassette memory are Searching the end point of the recording end search p 25 29 Searching a recording by index index search p 64 Searching a recording by date date search p 67 Searching for a photo photo search p 69 The functions you can operate only with cassette memory are Searching the boundaries of recorded tape by title title search p 66 Supe...

Page 7: ... and in the viewfinder These points occur normally in the manufacturing process and do not affect the recorded picture in any way Effective ratio of pixels is 99 99 or more Do not let your camcorder get wet Keep your camcorder away from rain and sea water Letting your camcorder get wet may cause your camcorder to malfunction Sometimes this malfunction cannot be repaired a Never leave your camcorde...

Page 8: ...3 NP F330 battery pack 1 p 10 11 4 Size AA R6 battery for Remote Commander 2 p 168 5 Memory Stick Reader Writer 1 USB cable 1 Driver software CD ROM 1 6 Memory Stick 1 p 113 7 A V connecting cable 1 p 31 72 8 Hood cap 1 p 16 9 Shoulder strap 1 p 165 0 Application software PictureGear 4 1Lite CD ROM 1 p 131 qa Lens hood 1 p 163 qs Eyecup large 1 p 20 qd Microphone 1 p 9 Wind screen 1 p 9 qf Operati...

Page 9: ...20 dB And set the 48 V switch to ON 6 Select the channel to be used using the REC CH SELECT switch When recording only on the channel 1 set it to CH1 and when recording both on the channels 1 and 2 set it to CH1 CH2 When the wind is blowing hard Set CH1 or CH2 of WIND to ON in the menu settings according to the input p 104 When you unplug the microphone plug Unplug it while holding the PUSH button...

Page 10: ...r outdoors 1 Lift up the viewfinder 2 Insert the battery pack in the direction of the V mark on the battery pack Slide the battery pack until it is locked To remove the battery pack Lift up the viewfinder Slide the battery pack out in the direction of the arrow while pressing BATT RELEASE down 1 2 BATT RELEASE ...

Page 11: ...s to u normal charge is completed To fully charge the battery full charge leave the battery pack attached for about one hour after normal charge is completed until FULL appears on the display window Fully charging the battery allows you to use the battery longer than usual After charging the battery pack Disconnect the AC power adaptor from the DC IN jack on your camcorder Note on the remaining ba...

Page 12: ...attery pack is not installed correctly The AC power adaptor is disconnected Something is wrong with the battery pack Charging time Battery pack Full charge Normal charge NP F330 supplied 150 90 NP F530 F550 210 150 NP F730 F730H F750 300 240 NP F930 F950 390 330 NP F960 420 360 Approximate minutes to charge an empty battery pack Recording time Recording with Recording with Battery pack the viewfin...

Page 13: ...e when you use a fully charged battery Numbers in parentheses indicate the time using a normally charged battery The battery life will be shorter if you use your camcorder in a cold environment You cannot use the NP 500 510 710 battery pack on your camcorder Notes The supplied battery pack is charged a little Some types of battery packs may not be sold in your region or country What is InfoLITHIUM...

Page 14: ...to a wall outlet Precaution The set is not disconnected from the AC power source house current as long as it is connected to the wall outlet even if the set itself has been turned off Notes The power cord must only be changed at an authorized service shop AC power adaptor can supply power even if the battery pack is attached to your camcorder The DC IN jack has source priority This means that the ...

Page 15: ...lose the cassette lid until it clicks by pressing the PUSH button on the lid To eject a cassette Follow the procedure above and take out the cassette in step 3 Note The cassette lid will not be closed when you press any part of the lid other than the PUSH button When you use cassettes with cassette memory Read the instruction about cassette memory to use this function properly p 142 To prevent acc...

Page 16: ...ow being shot is displayed on the LCD screen and it disappears from the viewfinder screen 5 Press START STOP Your camcorder starts recording The REC indicator appears The camera recording lamps located on the front and rear of your camcorder light up To stop recording press START STOP again You can use REC START STOP located on the front instead of START STOP on the rear If the ND1 or ND2 indicato...

Page 17: ...dings in the DVCAM format and the DV format on one tape The playback picture may be distorted or the time code may not be written properly between scenes when you change the recording format If you leave your camcorder in standby mode for five minutes The head drum of the camcorder automatically stops rotating This is to prevent the tape wear and save the battery power To re start recording press ...

Page 18: ...screen outdoors in direct sunlight The LCD screen may be difficult to see If this happens we recommend that you use the viewfinder When you adjust the angle of the LCD panel Make sure that the LCD panel is opened up to 90 degrees When using both the LCD screen and the viewfinder during shooting The usable time of the battery pack when using both the LCD screen and the viewfinder will be shorter a ...

Page 19: ...ct LCD B L in the menu settings p 104 Even if you do the LCD screen adjustment using the LCD BRIGHT buttons or using LCD B L and LCD COLOR items in the menu settings The recorded picture will not be affected Recording in a low position You can record in a low position to get an interesting recording angle Lift up the viewfinder or rotate the LCD panel with the screen facing up to record from a low...

Page 20: ...ewfinder come into sharp focus Lift up the viewfinder and move the viewfinder lens adjustment lever To adjust the brightness of the viewfinder screen use the VF B L item in the menu settings p 104 Even if you adjust the viewfinder screen backlight The recorded picture will not be affected When the shooting conditions are too bright Use the supplied large eyecup Fit it onto the camcorder by stretch...

Page 21: ...ocus press the W side of the power zoom lever until the focus is sharp You can shoot a subject that is at least about 80 cm about 2 feet 5 8 inch away from the lens surface in the telephoto position or about 1 cm about 1 2 inch away in the wide angle position To zoom with the zoom ring Using the zoom ring you can control the zoom by your desired speed and you can make fine adjustments During recor...

Page 22: ...ou turn on the power and wait for a while b Cassette memory indicator This appears when using a tape with cassette memory c STBY REC indicator d Time code User bits e Remaining tape indicator This appears after you insert a cassette f Guide frame g DVCAM format DV format in SP mode indicator h Audio mode indicator i Time indicator j ND filter indicator The most suitable mode will flash regardless ...

Page 23: ...ck the recording date time during playback by pressing DATA CODE When you want to display the date and time during shooting set DATE REC to ON in the menu settings However once you record with the date and time you cannot erase them Shooting backlit subjects BACK LIGHT When you shoot a subject with the light source behind the subject or a subject with a light background use the backlight function ...

Page 24: ...n the LCD screen or in the viewfinder To cancel press SPOT LIGHT again If you press BACK LIGHT when using the spot light function The spot light function will be canceled and the backlight function will be enabled You cannot use the spotlight mode while in the following settings Old movie Shutter speed value of 1 30 or smaller When you manually adjust more than two of the following functions iris ...

Page 25: ...the side of EDITSEARCH in standby mode The recorded picture is played back to go forward to go backward Release EDITSEARCH to stop playback If you press START STOP re recording begins from the point you released EDITSEARCH You cannot monitor the sound Checking the last recorded picture Rec Review You can check the last recorded portion Press the 7 side of EDITSEARCH momentarily in standby mode The...

Page 26: ...with your camcorder 1 Install the power source and insert the recorded tape 2 Set the POWER switch to VCR while pressing the small green button The video control buttons light up 3 Slide OPEN in the direction of the B mark to open the LCD panel 4 Press m to rewind the tape 5 Press N to start playback 6 To adjust the volume press either of the VOLUME buttons To stop playback Press x 4 2 6 1 3 VOLUM...

Page 27: ... the sound from the speaker However when the LCD panel is turned over to view on the LCD screen you can monitor the sound from the speaker To control the display of the screen indicators Press DISPLAY on the camcorder or on the Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder The indicators appear on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder To make the indicators disappear press DISPLAY again DATA CODE DI...

Page 28: ...rmation when you have recorded something In CAMERA mode the recording data will not be displayed When you use the data code function date or time appears if A blank portion of the tape is being played back The tape is unreadable due to tape damage or noise The tape was recorded by the camcorder without the date and time set Data code When you connect your camcorder to the TV the data code also app...

Page 29: ...rse direction press on the Remote Commander then press y To resume normal playback press N To view the picture at double speed Press 2 on the Remote Commander during playback For double speed playback in the reverse direction press then press 2 on the Remote Commander To resume normal playback press N To view the picture frame by frame Press C on the Remote Commander in playback pause mode For fra...

Page 30: ...en or in the viewfinder during playback You cannot play back DV formatted tapes recorded in LP mode If you insert the cassette recorded in a PAL system The camcorder automatically identify the system and playback starts You can only view the picture only on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder of your camcorder Quasi PAL playback Playing back a tape ...

Page 31: ...on the TV to VCR If your TV is connected to a VCR Connect your camcorder to the line input on the VCR by using the A V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder Set the input selector on the VCR to LINE If your TV or VCR is a monaural type Connect with the TV or VCR using the audio cable monaural y stereo not supplied If your TV or VCR has an S video jack Connect using an S video cable not sup...

Page 32: ...ges recordable on a cassette You can record about 340 images in the DVCAM format on a 40 minute DVCAM cassette and about 510 images in the DV format on a 60 minute DV cassette Notes During tape photo recording you cannot change the mode or setting The PHOTO button does not work While the fader function is set or in use While the digital effect function is set or in use Do not shake the camcorder d...

Page 33: ...ur camcorder Connect the yellow plugs of the cable to the video input of the video printer and the VIDEO jack on your camcorder Refer to the operating instructions of the video printer as well If the video printer is equipped with an S video input Use an S video connecting cable not supplied Connect it to the S VIDEO jack on your camcorder and the S video input of the video printer LINE IN VIDEO S...

Page 34: ...ctual image displayed in an instant covers only half of the apparent image area Displaying the whole image simultaneously on a full screen is called displaying with all the pixels In this mode the resolution of the still picture is clearer than in the normal mode This camcorder takes in an image every 1 15 of a second which may cause the image of a moving object to go out of focus This camcorder i...

Page 35: ...se the menu display The guide frame is displayed on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder To clear the guide frame Select OFF in step 4 then press the SEL PUSH EXEC dial or simply press DISPLAY Note The guide frame indicates only a rough level The size and position of the guide frame do not affect the setting of the camcorder If you set GUIDEFRAME to ON The other screen indicators are also displayed...

Page 36: ...ion to a TV Pictures recorded in 16 9WIDE mode automatically appear on the TV screen at full size when you connect your camcorder to a TV that is compatible with the video ID ID 1 ID 2 system and when you connect to the S video input jack on a TV ID 1 system The ID 1 system sends aspect ratio information 16 9 4 3 or letter box using video signals If you connect a TV compatible with the ID 1 system...

Page 37: ... in or out to give your recording a professional appearance MONOTONE When fading in the picture gradually changes from black and white to color When fading out the picture gradually changes from color to black and white a REC STBY REC STBY b FADER OVERLAP WIPE DOT Random Fade in only ...

Page 38: ...he fade in out is carried out your camcorder automatically returns to the normal mode To cancel the fader function Press FADER until the indicator disappears Note You cannot use the following functions while using the fader function and vice versa Digital effect Tape Photo recording Interval recording Cut recording When the OVERLAP WIPE or DOT indicator appears Your camcorder automatically stores ...

Page 39: ...d still images successively at constant intervals LUMI LUMINANCEKEY You can swap a brighter area in a still image with a moving picture TRAIL You can record the picture so that an incidental image like a trail is left OLD MOVIE You can add an old movie type atmosphere to pictures The black bands appear on the upper and lower of the screen to change the virtual screen size to the cinemascope size a...

Page 40: ...y 4 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the effect Items to be adjusted STILL The rate of the still image you want to superimpose on the moving picture FLASH The interval of flash motion LUMI The color scheme of the area in the still image which is to be swapped with a moving picture TRAIL The time until the incidental image vanishes OLD MOVIE No adjustment necessary The longer the bar on the sc...

Page 41: ...nctions do not work in digital effect mode Fader Tape Photo recording Shutter speed 1 30 or smaller adjustment The following functions do not work in old movie mode Wide mode Spot light mode Shutter speed adjustment When you turn the power off The digital effect will be automatically canceled ...

Page 42: ...OCK selector Set the selector as shown below to maintain or release the settings of the functions AUTO LOCK a Select this position to let the unit adjust all the functions automatically HOLD b Select this position after setting the functions manually to maintain the settings Manual position AUTO LOCK release c Select this position to adjust the functions listed above manually If you use the video ...

Page 43: ...atic iris mode Set the AUTO LOCK selector to AUTO LOCK or press IRIS The iris indicator disappears from the LCD or viewfinder screen About the depth of field The depth of field is the in focus range measured from the distance behind a subject to the distance in front The depth of field can vary with the iris F value and the focal length Lowering the F value large iris reduces the depth of field Ra...

Page 44: ...tor appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder 3 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the gain As you turn the dial the gain value changes between 0 dB and 18 dB To return to automatic gain mode Set the AUTO LOCK selector to AUTO LOCK or press GAIN The gain indicator disappears from the LCD or viewfinder screen Shooting with manual adjustment 2 2 0dB 1 3 AUTO LOCK HOLD GAIN ...

Page 45: ...reen or in the viewfinder To return to automatic shutter speed mode Set the AUTO LOCK selector to AUTO LOCK or press SHUTTER SPEED The shutter speed indicator disappears from the LCD or viewfinder screen When shooting at slow shutter speed At slow shutter speed automatic focus may be lost Adjust the focus manually using a tripod When shooting under fluorescent light or light bulbs When shooting un...

Page 46: ...es on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder The ND filter is not necessary Set the ND FILTER selector to OFF so that the indicator disappears from the LCD or viewfinder screen The ND filter is now deactivated Notes If you set the ND FILTER selector to another positions during recording the picture may be blurred or audio noise may occur We recommend that you check the position of the ND FILTER selec...

Page 47: ... so that you can get the desired picture Set the ZEBRA selector to 70 or 100 in standby or memory mode Setting 70 100 OFF To erase the zebra pattern Set the ZEBRA selector to OFF Note on shooting with the zebra pattern Even though you see the zebra pattern on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder the zebra pattern is not recorded Shooting with manual adjustment Meaning The zebra pattern appears in t...

Page 48: ... 4 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select OFF then press the dial 5 Press MENU to erase the menu display To activate the SteadyShot function again Select ON in step 4 then press the SEL PUSH EXEC dial Notes on the SteadyShot function The SteadyShot function will not correct excessive camera shake If you use a tele conversion lens not supplied or a wide conversion lens not supplied these lens may in...

Page 49: ...The AE shift indicator appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder 2 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the brightness To deactivate AE shift Set the AE shift value to 0 or press AE SHIFT When you adjust AE shift The 4 to 4 indicator is displayed on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder The number varies corresponding to the AE shift level Shooting with manual adjustment 2 1 0 AE SHIFT ...

Page 50: ...the LCD screen or in the viewfinder 3 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select the appropriate white balance mode under the following conditions As you turn the dial the display changes as follows One push white balance y Outdoor y n Indoor Indicator Outdoor n Indoor Shooting conditions Adjusting the white balance according to the light source This operation is not available during recording Follow t...

Page 51: ...nder screen Notes on white balance When you shoot with studio lighting or video lighting use the n indoor mode When you shoot with fluorescent lighting readjust the white balance using the one push white balance mode or use the automatic white balance mode If you use the n indoor mode white balance may not be adjusted appropriately Shooting when lighting conditions have changed When lighting condi...

Page 52: ...to be adjusted Item AGC CH1 AGC CH2a MAN GAINa b a This is only available when connecting the external microphone to the INPUT2 connector b LINKED is only available when both AGC CH1 and AGC CH2 are set to OFF Meaning Switches the recording level adjustment of the channel 1 from automatic ON and manual OFF Switches the recording level adjustment of the channel 2 from automatic ON and manual OFF Se...

Page 53: ...ustment display in standby or recording mode 2 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the recording level of the channel 1 then press the dial The cursor moves to CH2 and you can adjust the recording level of the channel 2 3 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the recording level of the channel 2 a Recording level meter b Decreases the recording level c Increases the recording level To clear the ...

Page 54: ...ollows Audio input through The position of the REC CH The audio is recorded on SELECT switch INPUT1 CH1 Channel 1 CH1 CH2 Channels 1 2 INPUT2 CH1 Channel 2 CH1 CH2 5 Set the following settings When connecting a microphone Set the INPUT LEVEL selector to MIC or MIC ATT When set to MIC ATT you can reduce the volume by about 20 dB And set the 48V switch to ON if the microphone is powered through its ...

Page 55: ...the REC CH SELECT switch is set to CH1 and you will not record any audio via the INPUT2 connector When you set the INPUT LEVEL selector to LINE When you unplug the microphone plug Unplug it while holding the PUSH button down Notes When you use an external microphone make sure that the wind screen does not appear on the screen using an underscan monitor If you use equipment other than a 48 V microp...

Page 56: ...ired item then press the dial 6 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the selected item then press the dial 7 Press CUSTOM PRESET The CUSTOM PRESET menu disappears and the indicator appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder 2 4 5 6 1 7 CUSTOM PRESET CP END CUSTOM PRESET STBY CP END CUSTOM PRESET STBY SET COLOR LVL SHARPNESS WB SH I FT AGC LIMIT RESET RETURN OFF CP END CUSTOM PRESET STBY SET C...

Page 57: ...hile the camcorder is in standby recording or memory mode The custom preset setting appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder About the AGC limit When adjusting the gain manually the level of the gain is up to 18 dB OFF When you preset the desired picture quality in CAMERA or memory mode The preset is only available in each mode you preset If you want to use a preset both in CAMERA and memory...

Page 58: ...he 9 or indicator To focus in infinity Slide FOCUS to INFINITY The indicator appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder This function is useful when the nearer subject is focused automatically even though you want to focus on a faraway subject To shoot with auto focusing momentarily Press PUSH AUTO The auto focus functions while you are pressing PUSH AUTO Use this button to focus on one subjec...

Page 59: ...ime 30SEC y 1MIN y 5MIN y 10MIN 3 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select REC TIME then press the dial 4 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired recording time then press the dial The time 0 5SEC y 1SEC y 1 5SEC y 2SEC 5 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select RETURN then press the dial 1 5 2 4 1 2 3 4 CAMERA SET D ZOOM 16 9W I DE STEADYSHOT FRAME REC I NT REC W I ND MENU END CAMERA SET D ZO...

Page 60: ...stop the interval recording momentarily and perform normal recording Press START STOP You can perform normal recording only once To cancel the normal recording press START STOP again Note on interval recording You cannot do interval recording in memory mode On recording time There may be a discrepancy in recording time of up to 6 frames from the selected time Even if you press INDEX MARK during in...

Page 61: ...RAME REC indicator lights up 6 Press START STOP to start cut recording The camcorder makes a recording for about six frames and returns to recording standby 7 Move the subject and repeat step 6 To cancel the cut recording Set FRAME REC to OFF in the menu settings Set the POWER switch to OFF CHG VCR or MEMORY Notes on cut recording The last recorded cut is longer than other cuts The proper remainin...

Page 62: ...display The date time indicator displayed on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder To cancel superimposing the date time indication Select OFF in step 4 then press the SEL PUSH EXEC dial Note You cannot erase the recorded date time data on the picture Before using this function make sure that you set the date and time correctly 1 5 OTHERS WORLD TIME BEEP COMMANDER D I SPLAY DATE REC REC LAMP COLOR B...

Page 63: ...lete The camcorder starts index marking at the 11th frame from the recording start point An index signal will be recorded on cassette memory about 0 3 sec and on a tape about five seconds You can mark an index in VCR mode p 82 To cancel index marking Press INDEX MARK again in standby mode Notes on the index Index marks are recorded during recording you cannot mark an index after recording Index si...

Page 64: ...the menu settings p 104 The default setting is ON 3 Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly until the index search indicator appears The indicator changes as follows INDEX SEARCH t TITLE SEARCH t DATE SEARCH t PHOTO SEARCH t PHOTO SCAN t no indicator 4 Press or on the Remote Commander to select the index point for playback Your camcorder automatically starts playing back at the select...

Page 65: ...x point set CM SEARCH to OFF in the menu settings and search for the index point without cassette memory Searching for the index point without using cassette memory 1 Set the POWER switch to VCR 2 Set CM SEARCH in to OFF in the menu settings p 104 If using a tape without cassette memory skip this step 3 Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly until the index search indicator appears T...

Page 66: ...OTO SCAN t no indicator 4 Press or on the Remote Commander to select the title for playback Your camcorder automatically starts playback of the scene having the title that you selected To stop searching Press x If you use a tape without cassette memory You cannot superimpose or search for a title In the mark The bar in the mark indicates the present point on the tape The mark in the indicates the ...

Page 67: ... 142 1 Set the POWER switch to VCR 2 Set CM SEARCH in to ON in the menu settings p 104 The default setting is ON 3 Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly until the date search indicator appears The indicator changes as follows INDEX SEARCH t TITLE SEARCH t DATE SEARCH t PHOTO SEARCH t PHOTO SCAN t no indicator 4 Press or on the Remote Commander to select the date for playback Your ca...

Page 68: ... cassette memory 1 Set the POWER switch to VCR 2 Set CM SEARCH in to OFF in the menu settings p 104 If using a tape without cassette memory skip this step 3 Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly until the date search indicator appears The indicator changes as follows INDEX SEARCH t DATE SEARCH t PHOTO SEARCH t PHOTO SCAN t no indicator 4 Press on the Remote Commander to search for t...

Page 69: ...e photo search indicator appears The indicator changes as follows INDEX SEARCH t TITLE SEARCH t DATE SEARCH t PHOTO SEARCH t PHOTO SCAN t no indicator 4 Press or on the Remote Commander to select the date for playback Your camcorder automatically starts playback of the photo having the date that you selected To stop searching Press x In the mark The bar in the mark indicates the present point on t...

Page 70: ...t a photo for playback Each time you press or your camcorder searches for the previous or next photo Your camcorder automatically starts playback of the photo To stop searching Press x Scanning photo 1 Set the POWER switch to VCR 2 Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly until the photo scan indicator appears The indicator changes as follows INDEX SEARCH t TITLE SEARCH t DATE SEARCH t...

Page 71: ...USH EXEC dial 3 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the effect For details of each digital effect function see page 39 To cancel the digital effect function Press DIGITAL EFFECT so that the indicator disappears Notes You cannot process a picture using the digital effect function that is input from other equipment To record pictures that you have processed using the digital effect function record...

Page 72: ...the POWER switch to VCR 4 Play back the recorded tape on your camcorder 5 Start recording on the VCR For details refer to the operating instructions of the VCR When you have finished dubbing the tape Press x on both your camcorder and the VCR Be sure to clear the indicators from the screen If they are displayed press the following buttons so as not to record the indicators on the dubbed tape The D...

Page 73: ...diting You cannot dub the titles display indicators or the contents of cassette memory 1 Insert a blank tape or a tape you want to record over into the VCR and insert the recorded tape into your camcorder 2 Set the input selector on the VCR to the DV input position if the VCR is equipped with an input selector For details refer to the operating instructions of the VCR 3 Set the POWER switch to VCR...

Page 74: ...the synchronization of the VCR p 75 When you dub using the same VCR again you can skip Preparation 2 Using the digital program editing function Operation 1 Making programs p 77 Operation 2 Performing a digital program editing Dubbing a tape p 79 Notes You cannot dub the titles display indicators or the contents of cassette memory If you start recording from the very beginning of the tape the first...

Page 75: ... then press the dial 7 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select EXECUTE then press the dial CUT IN and CUT OUT are recorded on an image for five times each to calculate the numerical values for adjusting the synchronicity The EXECUTING indicator flashes on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder When finished the indicator changes to COMPLETE 8 Rewind the tape in the VCR then start slow playback Take a n...

Page 76: ...top position for recording is set 14 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select RETURN then press the dial Errors in editing If you connect your camcorder to Sony equipment with the DV jack the range of errors is within 5 frames The range may become wider in the following conditions The interval between CUT IN and CUT OUT is less than five seconds p 77 CUT IN or CUT OUT is set at the beginning of the t...

Page 77: ...USH EXEC dial to select then press the dial 4 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select VIDEO EDIT then press the dial 5 Search for the beginning of the first scene you want to insert using the video control buttons then pause playback p 29 3 4 5 STOP PLAY REW FF PAUSE BEEP COMMANDER D I SPLAY V I DEO ED I T ED I T SET HRS METER RETURN MENU END MELODY OTHERS MARK UNDO ERASE ALL START 00 32 30 14 1 I N...

Page 78: ... You can set a maximum of 20 programs On a blank portion of the tape You cannot set CUT IN or CUT OUT on a blank portion of the tape Erasing the last program To change the end of the last program delete the CUT OUT mark To erase the whole program delete both the CUT IN and CUT OUT marks 1 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select UNDO then press the dial 2 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select EXECUTE...

Page 79: ...C dial to select EXECUTE then press the dial Search for the beginning of the first program then start dubbing The EXECUTING indicator flashes The SEARCH indicator appears during search and the EDIT indicator appears during edit on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder The PROGRAM indicator lights up after dubbing is complete When the dubbing ends your camcorder and the VCR automatically stop To stop...

Page 80: ... operation procedures depend on your PC and the software which you use For details on how to capture images refer to the instruction manual of your PC and your software After capturing images and sound Stop capturing procedures on your PC and stop the playback on the analog video unit Notes When you edit the captured image and sound from the analog video unit by a PC you need to install an appropr...

Page 81: ...d the button on its right simultaneously on your camcorder then immediately press X on your camcorder 6 Press N on the VCR to start playback if you record a tape from a VCR Select a TV program if you record from a TV The picture from a TV or VCR appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder 7 Press X on your camcorder at the scene from which you want to start recording When you have finished reco...

Page 82: ...o various playbacks on the VCR during recording The recorded picture may be blurred On the commander mode Your camcorder works in the commander mode VTR 2 Commander modes 1 2 and 3 are used to distinguish your camcorder from other Sony VCRs to avoid remote control misoperation If you use another Sony VCR in the commander mode VTR 2 we recommend changing the commander mode or covering the sensor of...

Page 83: ...e menu settings p 104 4 Press MENU to erase the menu display 5 Press z REC and the button on its right simultaneously on your camcorder then immediately press X on your camcorder 6 Press N on the VCR to start playback The picture to be recorded appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder 7 Press X on your camcorder at the scene from which you want to start recording When you have finished recor...

Page 84: ...oes not affect the dubbed picture If you record a still picture in playback pause mode via the DV IN OUT jack The recorded picture becomes rough And when you play back the picture using your camcorder the picture may jitter Before recording Press DISPLAY and make sure that the DV IN indicator appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder The DV IN indicator may appear on both pieces of equipment ...

Page 85: ... dubbed sound will be recorded is as follows Audio input through AUDIO CH1 CH2 AUDIO CH1 AUDIO CH2 INPUT1 2 INPUT1 INPUT2 Dubbing with the INPUT1 INPUT2 connectors For details on setup of the INPUT1 INPUT2 connectors see Connecting an optional external microphone on page 54 You can check the picture on TV by connecting with the video jack You cannot monitor the additional sound by the speaker Use ...

Page 86: ...ou can check the recorded sound by using headphones When dubbing with the AUDIO CH1 CH2 jacks you can check the recorded picture on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder and you can check the recorded sound by using a headphones You can adjust the balance of the new sound and original sound using AUDIO MIX in the menu settings You can monitor the sound during audio dubbing Audio dubbing LINE OUT L R...

Page 87: ... and start playing back the audio you want to record at the same time The new sound is recorded in channels 3 4 during playback 6 Press x at the point where you want to stop recording Monitoring the new recorded sound To play back the sound Adjust the balance between the channels 1 2 CH1 2 and the channels 3 4 CH3 4 by selecting AUDIO MIX in the menu settings p 104 The default setting is for origi...

Page 88: ...ecting cable not supplied is connected to your camcorder You cannot add sound to a recorded tape If you set the write protect tab of the tape to lock You cannot record on the tape Slide the write protect tab to release the write protection We recommend that you add new sound on a tape recorded with your camcorder If you add new sound on a tape recorded with another camcorder including an other DSR...

Page 89: ...C dial to select PRESET then press the dial 6 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select TC PRESET then press the dial 7 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select PRESET then press the dial 8 Set up the first two digits Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select the number then press the dial The time code is set between 00 00 00 00 and 23 59 59 29 9 Repeat step 8 to set up the other digits 3 5 TC UB SET TC PRE...

Page 90: ...rding When making the time code continuous at back space editing select this setting FREE RUN Time code advances freely regardless of the camcorder s current operation mode For more information on the running mode see Making the time code continuous at back space editing on page 91 To cancel the time code setting Select CANCEL in step 10 then press the SEL PUSH EXEC dial To reset the time code Sel...

Page 91: ...a gradual deviation of the time code from real time Making the time code continuous at back space editing Set TC MAKE to REGEN in the menu settings to make the time code continuous when the recording has been interrupted or when the cassette tape has been removed from the camcorder between shootings When the camcorder is in recording pause mode the recorded time code is read from the tape and sync...

Page 92: ...Repeat step 6 to set up the other digits 8 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select SET then press the dial To cancel the user bits setting Select CANCEL in step 8 then press the SEL PUSH EXEC dial To reset the user bits Select RESET in step 5 then press the SEL PUSH EXEC dial Setting the user bits to the real time clock Set UB TIME to ON in the menu settings We recommend that you set the time before...

Page 93: ...e time code This is indicated as 00 00 00 00 or 00 00 00 00 U BIT Displays user bits This is indicated as 00 00 00 00 Note The time code and user bits cannot be displayed properly if the tape does not have time code and or user bits recordings or if the time code was recorded using a non compatible method Setting time values TC U BIT Time code user bits ...

Page 94: ...e dial The title flashes 4 Change the color size or position if necessary 1 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select the COLOR SIZE or POSITION then press the dial The item appears 2 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired item then press the dial 3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 until the title is laid out as desired 5 Press the SEL PUSH EXEC dial again to complete the setting In playback playback p...

Page 95: ...osed with your camcorder The point you superimposed the title may be detected as an index signal when searching a recording with other video equipment To not display titles Set TITLE DSPL to OFF in the menu settings p 104 1 2 PRESET TITLE SCENE1 SCENE2 SCENE3 SCENE4 SCENE5 SCENE6 SCENE7 SCENE8 TITLE END PRESET TITLE SCENE1 SCENE2 SCENE3 SCENE4 SCENE5 SCENE6 SCENE7 SCENE8 RETURN TITLE END PRESET TI...

Page 96: ...not input more than 12 characters in LARGE size If you select the title size SMALL you have nine choices for the title position If you select the title size LARGE you have eight choices for the title position If the FULL mark appears The cassette memory is full If you erase the title index data date data photo data or cassette label in the cassette you can then superimpose a title ...

Page 97: ... EXEC dial ERASING flashes for about two seconds and COMPLETE appears after erasing the title To cancel erasing Select RETURN in step 6 or 7 then press the SEL PUSH EXEC dial To erase all the titles See Erasing the cassette memory data on page 102 CM SET CM SEARCH TAPE T I TLE T I TLE DSPL T I TLEERASE I TEM ERASE ERASE ALL MENU END T I TLE ERASE 3 SCENE3 ERASE OK RETURN OK MENU END 3 5 6 7 2 1 PO...

Page 98: ...ct the desired character then press the dial 6 Repeat steps 4 and 5 until you have selected all characters and completed the title 7 To finish making your own titles turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select SET then press the dial The title is stored in memory 8 Press TITLE to make the title menu disappear 1 2 3 4 6 1 2 3 4 TITLE SET CUSTOM1 SET CUSTOM2 SET T I TLE END TITLE SET CUSTOM1 SET CUSTOM2 S...

Page 99: ...nt to change then press the SEL PUSH EXEC dial Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select C then press the dial to delete the title The last character is erased Enter a new title as desired To erase a character Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select C then press the dial The last character is erased To enter a space Select then select the blank part ...

Page 100: ...ITLE then press the dial The tape title display appears 6 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select the column of the desired character then press the dial 7 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired character then press the dial 8 Repeat steps 6 and 7 until you finish the label 9 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select SET then press the dial The label is stored in memory 4 5 CM SET CM SEARCH T...

Page 101: ...rite protect tab to release the write protection If you have superimposed titles in the cassette When the label is displayed up to four titles also appear When the indicator has fewer than 10 spaces The cassette memory is full The indicates the number of characters you can select for the label To erase a character Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select C then press the dial The last character is er...

Page 102: ...e date data PHOTO ALL Erases all the photo data 6 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select OK then press the dial OK changes to EXECUTE 7 Press the SEL PUSH EXEC dial ERASING flashes for about two seconds and COMPLETE appears after erasing the selected item s data To cancel erasing Select RETURN in step 6 or 7 then press the SEL PUSH EXEC dial 3 5 6 7 CM SET CM SEARCH TAPE T I TLE T I TLE DSPL T I TL...

Page 103: ...EC dial to select then press the dial 4 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select ERASE ALL then press the dial 5 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select OK then press the dial OK changes to EXECUTE 6 Press the SEL PUSH EXEC dial ERASING flashes for about two seconds and COMPLETE appears after erasing all the data To cancel erasing Select RETURN in step 5 or 6 then press the SEL PUSH EXEC dial ...

Page 104: ...s 2 to 4 For details see Selecting the mode setting of each item p 105 1 CAMERA 2 3 4 TC UB SET TC PRESET UB PRESET TC FORMAT TC RUN TC MAKE UB T I ME VCR TC UB SET TC PRESET UB PRESET TC FORMAT TC RUN TC MAKE UB T I ME MEMORY MANUAL SET AUTO SHTR MANUAL SET AUTO SHTR PROG SCAN SETUP OTHERS WORLD TIME BEEP 0 HR OTHERS WORLD TIME BEEP COMMANDER DISPLAY DATE REC REC LAMP COLOR BAR HRS METER RETURN O...

Page 105: ...e p 89 Presets resets user bits p 92 Automatically sets the frame mode in accordance with the inserted cassette Sets the frame mode to drop frame mode Sets the frame mode to non drop frame mode Time code value advances only while recording When making the time code continuous at back space editing select this setting Time code advances freely regardless of the camcorder s current operation mode Wh...

Page 106: ...d a 16 9 wide picture p 36 To compensate for camera shake To cancel the SteadyShot function Natural pictures are produced when shooting a stationary object with a tripod Does not make a cut recording Makes a cut recording p 61 Makes an interval recording p 59 Does not make an interval recording Sets the interval time and recording time Reduces the sound of wind input from the INPUT1 connector ON o...

Page 107: ... analog images in digital format using your camcorder To output digital images in analog format using your camcorder To set the brightness on the LCD screen to normal To brighten the LCD screen To adjust the color on the LCD screen with the SEL PUSH EXEC dial To set the brightness on the viewfinder screen to normal To brighten the viewfinder screen Does not display the guide frame Displays the gui...

Page 108: ...formatting To format an inserted Memory Stick 1 Select FORMAT with the SEL PUSH EXEC dial then press the dial 2 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select OK then press the dial 3 After EXECUTE appears press the SEL PUSH EXEC dial FORMATTING appears during formatting COMPLETE appears when formatting is finished To duplicate images on a tape onto a Memory Stick p 127 POWER switch MEMORY VCR MEMORY VCR M...

Page 109: ...n cassette memory p 102 To erase all the data in cassette memory p 103 To record in the DVCAM format To record in the DV format SP mode To record in Fs32K 12 bit mode 4 channel sounds To record in Fs48K 16 bit mode 2 channel sounds with high quality POWER switch VCR VCR CAMERA VCR VCR CAMERA VCR CAMERA VCR CAMERA VCR CAMERA VCR CAMERA Notes on AUDIO MODE You cannot dub audio sound on a tape record...

Page 110: ...he remaining tape indicator To display date time and various settings during playback To display date and time during playback To reduces the microphone noise To deactivate the function above Adjusts the audio recording level manually p 52 To reset the date or time p 112 To display selected menu items in normal size To display selected menu items at twice the normal size To always insert the still...

Page 111: ...ure To light up the camera recording lamps at the front and rear of your camcorder To turn the camera recording lamp off Does not display the color bar Displays the color bar To make programs and perform video editing p 77 To adjust and set the synchronization of your camcorder and a VCR for dubbing in edit set mode p 75 The cumulative total hours of operation is displayed in 10 operation incremen...

Page 112: ... turning the SEL PUSH EXEC dial and pressing the dial 6 Set the minute by turning the SEL PUSH EXEC dial and pressing the dial by the time signal The clock starts to move 7 Press MENU to make the menu settings disappear The year changes as follows If you do not set the date and time as time and as date will be recorded Note on the time indicator The internal clock of this camcorder operates on a 1...

Page 113: ...p important data Image data may be damaged in the following cases If you remove the Memory Stick turn the power off or detach the battery for replacement when the access lamp is flashing If you use a Memory Stick near static electricity or magnetic fields Prevent metallic objects or your finger from coming into contact with the metal parts of the connecting section Stick its label on the labeling ...

Page 114: ...form to this universal standard These models are not sold in some areas If you cannot use a Memory Stick that is used with other equipment format it with this camcorder p 108 However formatting erases all information on the Memory Stick Memory Stick and are trademarks of Sony Corporation Windows is a registered trademark licensed to Microsoft Corporation registered in the U S A and other countries...

Page 115: ...out a little Note The Memory Stick may pop out depending on the way you push it When the access lamp is lit or flashing Never shake or strike your camcorder Do not turn the power off eject a Memory Stick or remove the battery pack Otherwise image data breakdown may occur If the MEMORY STICK ERROR indicator appears The Memory Stick is broken or the file format is not proper Eject the Memory Stick c...

Page 116: ...ity in this camcorder The number of still images you can record is fewer than FINE The image is compressed to about 1 3 FINE Use this mode when you want to record high quality images The image is compressed to about 1 6 STANDARD This is the standard image quality The image is compressed to about 1 10 Note In some cases changing the image quality mode may not affect the image quality depending on t...

Page 117: ...mode indicator This is only displayed during recording The approximate number of images you can record on a Memory Stick The approximate number of images you can record on a Memory Stick that is formatted using this camcorder varies depending on which image quality mode you select and the complexity of the subject Image quality mode SUPER FINE FINE STANDARD 4 MB type supplied 20 images 40 images 6...

Page 118: ...t yet 3 Press PHOTO deeply The shutter clicks and the image is frozen The image displayed on the screen will be recorded on the Memory Stick Recording is complete when the bar scroll indicator disappears a The number of images that can be recorded on the Memory Stick b The number of recorded images When the POWER switch is set to MEMORY The following functions do not work wide TV mode digital effe...

Page 119: ...inuous mode a You can record four still images continuously The number of images is in accordance with remaining capacity of the Memory Stick Multi screen mode b You can record nine still images continuously on a single page The number of images in continuous shooting The number of images you can shoot continuously varies depending on the remaining capacity of the Memory Stick The shutter always c...

Page 120: ... four still images at about 0 5 sec intervals MULTI SCRN Your camcorder shoots nine still images at about 0 5 sec intervals and displays the images on a single page divided into nine boxes If the capacity of the Memory Stick becomes full FULL appears on the screen and you cannot record still pictures on this Memory Stick 2 3 4 5 MEMORY SET CONTINUOUS QUAL I TY PRINT MARK PROTECT SLIDE SHOW DELETE ...

Page 121: ...a moving picture Record a title on a Memory Stick before a trip or event for convenience C CHROM Camera chromakey You can superimpose a moving picture on a still image that used as background Shoot the subject against a blue background The blue area of the moving picture will be swapped with a still image M OVERLAP Memory overlap You can make a moving picture fade in on top of a still image M CHRO...

Page 122: ...Remote Commander 4 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired mode The mode changes as follows M CHROM y M LUMI y C CHROM y M OVERLAP 5 Press the SEL PUSH EXEC dial The still image is superimposed on the moving picture and your camcorder is in standby mode 6 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the effect 7 Press START STOP to start recording Superimposing a still image in a Memory Stick o...

Page 123: ...epeat the procedure from step 4 except M OVERLAP To change the mode setting Press SEL PUSH EXEC dial after step 6 and repeat the procedure from step 4 except M OVERLAP To cancel MEMORY MIX Press MEMORY MIX again During recording You cannot change the mode setting The Memory Stick supplied with your camcorder has 20 images stored For M CHROM 18 images such as a frame 100 0001 to 100 0018 For C CHRO...

Page 124: ...er The image displayed on the screen will be recorded on a Memory Stick Recording is complete when the bar scroll indicator disappears When the access lamp is lit or is flashing Never shake or strike the unit Also do not turn the power off eject a Memory Stick or remove the battery pack Otherwise image data breakdown may occur If appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder The inserted Memory S...

Page 125: ...red program The picture from the other equipment appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder 3 Follow steps 3 and 4 on page 124 When recording an image through the VIDEO jack Connect the yellow plug of the A V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder to the video jack on the VCR or the TV Connect using an S video cable not supplied to obtain high quality pictures With this connection you d...

Page 126: ...126 S VIDEO LANC DV Recording an image from a tape as a still image When recording the image through the DV IN OUT jack Signal flow i LINK cable DV connecting cable not supplied DV IN OUT DV IN OUT ...

Page 127: ...e dial 4 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select PHOTO SAVE then press the dial PHOTO BUTTON appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder 5 Press PHOTO deeply The still image from the tape is recorded on the Memory Stick The number of still images copied is displayed END is displayed when copying is completed 3 5 4 MEMORY SET QUALITY PRINT MARK PROTECT PHOTO SAVE MENU END MEMORY SET QUALITY PRINT ...

Page 128: ...the power off eject the Memory Stick or remove the battery pack Otherwise the image data breakdown may occur To record all the images recorded on the tape Rewind the tape all the way back and start copying If the write protect tab on the Memory Stick is set to LOCK NOT READY appears when you select the item in the menu settings When you change the Memory Stick in the middle of copying Your camcord...

Page 129: ...ect your camcorder to the TV with the A V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder before operation When operating memory photo playback on a TV or on the LCD screen the image quality may appear to have deteriorated This is not a malfunction The image data is as good as ever Turn the audio volume of the TV down before operation or noise howling may be output from the TV speakers When no image...

Page 130: ... structure in the Memory Stick does not correspond to the DCF98 standard In this case you cannot record on that Memory Stick however you can play back images in the Memory Stick When the data file name is flashes the file may be broken or the file format does not correspond to your camcorder Playing back six recorded images at a time index screen You can play back six recorded images at a time Thi...

Page 131: ... is compressed in the JPEG format If you use the application software PictureGear 4 1Lite supplied with your camcorder you can see images recorded on a Memory Stick on a computer screen Use the Memory Stick Reader Writer supplied with your camcorder the Memory Stick PC card kit or PC card adaptor for Memory Stick not supplied for this operation For detailed instructions on operation refer to the o...

Page 132: ...s right simultaneously on your camcorder The tape is set to the recording pause mode 4 Press MEMORY PLAY to play back the still image you want to copy 5 Press X to start recording and press X again to stop 6 If you have more to copy repeat steps 4 and 5 To stop copying in the middle Press x During copying You cannot operate the following buttons MEMORY PLAY MEMORY INDEX MEMORY DELETE MEMORY MEMORY...

Page 133: ... personal computers or shot with other equipment You may not be able to copy them with your camcorder If you press DISPLAY in standby or recording mode You can see memory playback and the file name indicators in addition to the indicators pertinent to tapes such as the time code indicator When the auto logo insert function is activated You cannot use this function ...

Page 134: ...e To stop or end the slide show Press MENU To pause during a slide show Press MEMORY PLAY To start the slide show from a particular image Select the desired image using MEMORY buttons before step 2 To view the recorded images on TV Connect your camcorder to a TV with the A V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder before operation If you change the Memory Stick during operation Be sure to fo...

Page 135: ...the protected image To cancel image protection Select OFF in step 6 then press the SEL PUSH EXEC dial Note Formatting erases all information on the Memory Stick including the protected image data Check the contents of the Memory Stick before formatting If the write protect tab on the Memory Stick is set to LOCK You cannot carry out image protection When the auto logo insert function is activated Y...

Page 136: ...mage Press MEMORY in step 4 To delete an image displayed on the index screen Press MEMORY to move the B indicator to the desired image and follow steps 3 and 4 Notes To delete a protected image first cancel image protection Once you delete an image you cannot restore it Check the images to be deleted carefully before deleting them While DELETING appears Do not turn the POWER switch or press any bu...

Page 137: ...l the unprotected images are deleted COMPLETE is displayed 2 3 4 6 5 MEMORY SET CONTINUOUS QUAL I TY PRINT MARK PROTECT SLIDE SHOW DELETE ALL FORMAT MENU END MEMORY SET CONTINUOUS QUAL I TY PRINT MARK PROTECT SLIDE SHOW DELETE ALL FORMAT RETURN MENU END READY MEMORY SET CONTINUOUS QUAL I TY PRINT MARK PROTECT SLIDE SHOW DELETE ALL FORMAT RETURN MENU END RETURN OK CONTINUOUS QUAL I TY PRINT MARK PR...

Page 138: ...138 Deleting images To cancel deleting all the images in the Memory Stick Select RETURN in step 5 then press the SEL PUSH EXEC dial ...

Page 139: ... PUSH EXEC dial to select ON then press the dial 7 Press MENU to erase the menu display The mark is displayed beside the data file name of an image with a print mark To cancel writing print marks Select OFF in step 6 then press the SEL PUSH EXEC dial If the write protect tab on the Memory Stick is set to LOCK You cannot write print marks on still images When the auto logo insert function is activa...

Page 140: ...e is more effective than unlock mode in digital processing and smooth transition during audio editing Mini DVCAM and mini DV cassettes Both mini DVCAM and mini DV cassettes can be used on mini DVCAM or mini DV video equipment The recording format of picture is defined according to recorder s format as described below Recorder s format Cassette s format Recording format DVCAM DVCAM DVCAM DV DVCAM D...

Page 141: ...tain case 2 If the tape is to be dubbed is DVCAM formatted tape as in 1 the tape produced will be in DVCAM format as follows Audio recording mode will be unlock mode The time code format will be partly maladjusted 3 Depending on signal conditions of the source tape you may not be able to edit the tape using the DV connectors 4 Audio recording mode of the edited tape is lock mode 5 Some mini DV vid...

Page 142: ...in VCR mode If there is a blank portion or discontinuous signal on your tape re record from the beginning to the end of the tape concerning above When you record using a digital video camera recorder without a cassette memory function on a tape recorded by one with the cassette memory function the same result may occur mark on the cassette The memory capacity of tapes marked with is 16Kb Your camc...

Page 143: ... or when you recorded on a DV formatted tape In this case NS appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder Notes on the mini DVCAM mini DV cassette When affixing a label on the mini DVCAM mini DV cassette Be sure to affix a label only on the locations as illustrated below a so as not to cause malfunction of your camcorder After using the mini DVCAM mini DV cassette Rewind the tape to the beginnin...

Page 144: ...r to the operating instructions supplied with the connected device Tips i LINK a nickname for IEEE 1394 that Sony proposed is a trademark supported by a majority of companies worldwide IEEE 1394 is an international standard defined by IEEE The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc About data transfer speed of i LINK i LINK defines a maximum data transfer speed of approximately 100 ...

Page 145: ... it to CAMERA p 16 The tape has run out c Rewind the tape or insert a new one p 15 29 The write protect tab on the cassette is set to expose the red mark c Use a new tape or slide the tab p 15 The auto logo insert function is activated c Refer to the operating instructions for the auto logo insert function supplied with this camcorder The tape is stuck to the drum moisture condensation c Remove th...

Page 146: ...L p 104 The ND FILTER selector is set to 1 or 2 c Set it to OFF p 46 The manual adjustment is not suitable for the situations The indicator flashes c Set the AUTO LOCK selector to AUTO LOCK or cancel the manual adjustment p 42 Cause and or Corrective Actions The POWER switch is not set to VCR c Set it to VCR p 26 The tape has run out c Rewind the tape p 29 The video head may be dirty c Clean the h...

Page 147: ...4 TITLE DSPL is set to OFF in the menu settings c Set it to ON p 104 c Pull out the A V connecting cable from the AUDIO CH1 CH2 and VIDEO jacks then connect it again Cause and or Corrective Actions The battery pack is not installed or is dead or nearly dead c Install a charged battery pack p 10 11 The AC power adaptor is not connected to a wall outlet c Connect the AC power adaptor to a wall outle...

Page 148: ...tions The POWER switch is set to CAMERA or OFF CHG c Set it to MEMORY or VCR The Memory Stick is not inserted c Insert a Memory Stick p 115 The auto logo insert function is activated c Refer to the extra operating instructions for Auto Logo Insert The Memory Stick has already been recorded to its full capacity c Erase unnecessary images and record again p 118 136 The Memory Stick formatted incorre...

Page 149: ...nnecessary title p 97 The tape is set to prevent accidental erasure c Slide the write protect tab so that red portion is not visible p 15 Nothing is recorded in that position on the tape c Superimpose the title to the recorded position p 95 The tape has no cassette memory c Use a tape with cassette memory p 100 142 The cassette memory is full c Erase some data p 102 The tape is set to prevent acci...

Page 150: ...larity p 168 The batteries are dead c Insert new ones p 168 DISPLAY is set to V OUT LCD in the menu settings c Set it to LCD p 104 Moisture condensation has occurred c Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at least one hour to acclimatize p 155 Some troubles have occurred in your camcorder c Remove the cassette and insert it again then operate your camcorder The AC power adaptor is disc...

Page 151: ...ss E 62 ss If you are unable to rectify the problem even if you try corrective actions a few times contact your Sony dealer or nearest local authorized Sony service facility Cause and or Corrective Actions You are using a battery pack that is not an InfoLITHIUM battery pack c Use an InfoLITHIUM battery pack p 11 Moisture condensation has occurred c Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for ...

Page 152: ...Fast flashing The tape has run out p 29 Z You need to eject the cassette Slow flashing The write protect tab on the cassette is out red p 15 Fast flashing Moisture condensation has occurred p 155 The tape has run out p 29 The self diagnosis display function is activated p 151 Moisture condensation has occurred Fast flashing Eject the cassette turn off your camcorder and leave it for about one hour...

Page 153: ...INK CABLE i LINK cable is connected p 88 You cannot dub new sound FULL The Memory Stick is full p 120 The write protect tab on the Memory Stick is set to LOCK p 113 NO FILE No still image is recorded on the Memory Stick p 129 NO MEMORY STICK No Memory Stick is inserted p 115 MEMORY STICK ERROR The Memory Stick data is corrupted p 115 FORMAT ERROR p 108 DIRECTORY ERROR p 130 COPY INHIBIT The tape c...

Page 154: ...Bahama Islands Bolivia Canada Central America Chile Colombia Ecuador Jamaica Japan Korea Mexico Peru Surinam Taiwan the Philippines the U S A Venezuela etc PAL system Australia Austria Belgium China Czech Republic Denmark Finland Germany Great Britain Holland Hong Kong Italy Kuwait Malaysia New Zealand Norway Portugal Singapore Slovak Republic Spain Sweden Switzerland Thailand etc PAL M system Bra...

Page 155: ...rder and leave it for about one hour with the cassette compartment open Your camcorder can be used again if the indicator does not appear when the power is turned on again Note on moisture condensation Moisture may condense when you bring your camcorder from a cold place into a warm place or vice versa or when you use your camcorder in a hot place as follows You bring your camcorder from a ski slo...

Page 156: ...e normal recording and clear pictures clean the video heads The video head may be dirty when mosaic pattern noise appears on the playback picture playback pictures do not move playback pictures do not appear the x indicator and CLEANING CASSETTE message appear one after another on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder If the above problem a or b occurs clean the video heads for 10 seconds with the S...

Page 157: ...er and have it checked by a Sony dealer before operating it any further Avoid rough handling or mechanical shock Be particularly careful of the lens Keep the POWER switch set to OFF CHG when you are not using your camcorder Do not wrap your camcorder with a towel for example and operate it Doing so might cause heat to build up inside Keep your camcorder away from strong magnetic fields or mechanic...

Page 158: ...unction Do not place the unit in locations that are Extremely hot or cold Dusty or dirty Very humid Vibrating Battery pack Use only the specified charger or video equipment with the charging function To prevent accident from a short circuit do not allow metal objects to come into contact with the battery terminals Keep the battery pack away from fire Never expose the battery pack to temperatures a...

Page 159: ...arefully before replacing the batteries If you touch the liquid wash it off with water If the liquid get into your eyes wash your eyes with a lot of water and then consult a doctor If any problem occurs unplug your camcorder and contact your nearest Sony dealer Maintenance information and precautions ...

Page 160: ...ot number 200 640 880 228 General Power requirements 7 2 V battery pack 8 4 V AC power adaptor Average power consumption when using the battery pack During camera recording using LCD 5 4 W Viewfinder 4 7 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 128 180 405 mm 5 1 8 7 1 8 16 in w h d Mass approx 1 6 kg 3 lb 8 oz main unit only...

Page 161: ...n p 23 This mark indicates that this product is a genuine accessory for Sony video products When purchasing Sony video products Sony recommends that you purchase accessories with this GENUINE VIDEO ACCESSORIES mark These are trademarks Camcorder 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 qa qs qd qf qg 9 END SEARCH button p 25 0 EDITSEARCH buttons p 25 qa IRIS dial p 43 qs IRIS button p 43 qd Display window p 168 qf OPE...

Page 162: ...T button p 93 wh Battery pack p 10 wj ZEBRA selector p 47 wk RESET button p 150 wl MEMORY INDEX button p 130 e MEMORY DELETE button p 136 ea MEMORY button p 122 129 es MEMORY MIX button p 122 ed MENU button p 104 ef DIGITAL EFFECT button p 39 PLAY DISPLAY DATA CODE TITLE DIGITAL EFFECT DELETE MEMORY INDEX MEMORY MIX qh qj qk ql w wa ws wd wf wg wh wj wk wl e ea es ed ef PLAY DISPLAY DATA CODE TC U...

Page 163: ...INPUT2 connector p 54 ej INPUT1 connector p 9 ek REC START STOP p 16 el Lens r Lens hood fixing screw ra Lens hood You can attach a wide teleconversion lens not supplied by removing the lens hood Removing the lens hood To remove the lens hood for attachment of the wide teleconversion lens etc loosen the lens hood fixing screw and unscrew the lens hood counterclockwise When using additional filters...

Page 164: ...INPUT1 INPUT2 rf rs rd rg rh rj rk REC CH SELECT INPUT LEVEL 48V INPUT2 Identifying the parts and controls rs Remote sensor rd Camera recording lamp p 16 rf INPUT1 REC CH SELECT switch p 9 rg INPUT1 INPUT LEVEL selector p 9 rh INPUT1 48 V switch p 9 rj INPUT2 48 V switch p 9 rk INPUT2 INPUT LEVEL selector p 54 ...

Page 165: ...d GAIN button p 44 tf AUTO LOCK selector p 42 tg WHT BAL button p 50 th AE SHIFT button p 49 tj AUDIO LEVEL button p 53 tk SEL PUSH EXEC dial p 104 tl Memory Stick slot p 115 y Cassette lid p 15 ya Hood cap p 16 ys PUSH button p 15 yd Grip strap yf LOCK switch p 16 yg POWER switch p 16 yh START STOP button p 16 yj SHUTTER SPEED button p 45 yk Access lamp p 115 Attaching the shoulder strap Attach t...

Page 166: ...33 72 81 125 ia VIDEO jack p 31 33 72 81 125 is AUDIO CH1 CH2 jack p 31 72 81 86 id DV IN OUT jack p 73 83 126 This i LINK mark is a trademark of Sony Corporation and indicates that this product is in agreement with IEEE 1394 1995 specifications and their revisions The DV IN OUT jack is i LINK compatible if LANC jack LANC stands for Local Application Control Bus System The LANC control jack is use...

Page 167: ...sor to control your camcorder after turning on your camcorder 2 ZERO SET MEMORY button This button does not function 3 PHOTO button p 32 118 4 DISPLAY button p 27 5 Memory control buttons p 122 129 6 SEARCH MODE button p 64 66 67 69 7 Video control buttons p 29 8 REC button p 81 MARK button p 78 9 DATA CODE button p 28 0 START STOP button p 16 qa Power zoom button p 21 qs buttons p 64 66 67 69 qd ...

Page 168: ...camcorder works in the commander mode VTR 2 Commander modes 1 2 and 3 are used to distinguish your camcorder from other Sony VCRs to avoid remote control misoperation If you use another Sony VCR in the commander mode VTR 2 we recommend changing the commander mode or covering the sensor of the VCR with black paper Display window 1 Remaining battery time indicator p 11 Memory counter p 130 Time code...

Page 169: ...ndby Recording indicator p 16 Video control mode indicator p 29 qg Time code indicator p 22 Self diagnosis indicator p 151 Photo mode indicator p 32 Image number indicator p 130 User bits indicator p 92 qh Remaining tape indicator p 22 Memory playback indicator p 130 qj END SEARCH indicator p 25 FRAME REC indicator p 61 Interval recording indicator p 59 qk DV IN indicator p 84 AVtDV OUT indicator ...

Page 170: ...reen TV Viewing images using a personal computer Functions to be used after recording in the playback mode Digital processing of recorded images Displaying the date time or various settings when you recorded Searching for scenes having a title Searching for scenes recorded in the photo mode Scanning scenes recorded in the photo mode You can insert the selected logo or mark on the moving picture be...

Page 171: ...rval recording 59 IRIS 43 JPEG 113 Labeling a cassette 100 LANC 166 LCD screen 18 LUMINANCEKEY 39 M N Manual adjustment 42 Manual focus 58 Memory chromakey 121 Memory luminancekey 121 Memory mix 121 Memory overlap 121 Memory Photo recording 118 Memory Stick 113 Menu settings 104 Mirror mode 18 Moisture condensation 155 MONOTONE 37 ND filter 46 Normal charge 11 NTSC system 154 O P OLD MOVIE 39 Oper...

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