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Quick Start Guide

Recording a picture 

(p. 18)

Viewfinder

When the LCD panel is closed, use the
viewfinder placing your eye against its eyecup.

2

Set the POWER switch to
CAMERA while pressing
the small green button.

If the ND1 or ND2
indicator flashes, see page
47.

Monitoring the playback picture on the LCD

screen 

(p. 28)

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. To stop
recording, press
START/STOP
again.

POWER

OFF

(CHG)

CAMERA

MEMORY

VCR

REW

PLAY

POWER

OFF

(CHG)

CAMERA

MEMORY

VCR

3

Slide OPEN
back in the  

B

mark direction
to open the
LCD panel.

OPEN

1

Open the shutter of the
hood with a lens cap.
For more information
about attaching the
hood with a lens cap,
see page 165.

Summary of Contents for DVCAM DSR-PD170P

Page 1: ...3 087 464 15 1 Digital Camcorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference DSR PD170P 2003 Sony Corporation DSR PD170P ...

Page 2: ...ked with or mark must be used If the plug supplied with this equipment has a detachable fuse cover be sure to attach the fuse cover after you change the fuse Never use the plug without the fuse cover If you should lose the fuse cover please contact your nearest Sony service station For the Customers in Europe This product with the CE marking complies with both the EMC directive and the Low Voltage...

Page 3: ...equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful i...

Page 4: ...g a recording by date Date search 68 Searching for a photo Photo search Photo scan 70 Playing back a tape with digital effects 72 Editing Dubbing a tape 73 Dubbing only desired scenes Digital program editing 75 Using with an analog video unit and a PC Signal convert function 81 Recording video or TV programs 82 Audio dubbing 86 Setting time values 90 Superimposing a title 95 Making your own titles...

Page 5: ...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 10 Install the supplied microphone...

Page 6: ...l 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 To stop recording press START STOP again POWER OFF CHG CAMERA MEMORY VCR REW PLAY POWER OFF CHG CAMERA MEMORY VCR 3 Slide OPEN back in ...

Page 7: ...ferent operations depending on whether or not the tape has cassette memory are Searching the end point of the recording end search p 27 31 Searching a recording by index index search p 65 Searching a recording by date date search p 68 Searching for a photo photo search p 70 The functions you can operate only with cassette memory are Searching the boundaries of recorded tape by title title search p...

Page 8: ... and the finder These points are normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in any way Do not directly shoot the sun Doing so might cause your camcorder to malfunction Take pictures of the sun in low light conditions such as dusk 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 mal...

Page 9: ...70 2 AC L15A L15B AC Adaptor 1 Mains lead 1 p 12 3 NP F570 rechargeable battery pack 1 p 11 12 4 R6 size AA battery for Remote Commander 2 p 171 5 A V connecting cable 1 p 33 73 6 Shoulder strap 1 p 166 7 Hood with a lens cap 1 p 165 8 LSF S58 lens hood 1 p 168 9 Hood cap 1 p 169 0 VCL HG0758 wide conversion lens 1 p 168 Carrying pouch 1 qa Microphone 1 p 10 Wind screen 1 p 10 ...

Page 10: ...e channel to be used using the REC CH SELECT switch When you record a sound signal which comes from the microphone connected to the INPUT 1 connector only on the channel 1 set it to CH1 When you record 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 105 When you unplug the microphone plug Unplug...

Page 11: ...r camcorder 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 clicks 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 12: ...al 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 Adaptor from the DC IN jack on your camcorder Note on the remaining battery time indica...

Page 13: ...nction occurs disconnect the plug from a wall socket Charging time Battery pack Full charge Normal charge NP F550 210 150 NP F570 supplied 260 200 NP F730 F750 300 240 NP F770 370 310 NP F960 420 360 NP F970 485 425 Approximate minutes to charge an empty battery pack Recording time Recording with Recording with Battery pack the viewfinder the LCD screen Continuous Typical Continuous Typical NP F55...

Page 14: ... be sold in your region or country Approximate recording time and continuous playing time at 25 C 77 F The battery life will be shorter if you use your camcorder in a cold environment What is InfoLITHIUM The InfoLITHIUM is a lithium ion battery pack which can exchange data such as battery consumption with compatible video equipment This unit is compatible with the InfoLITHIUM battery pack L series...

Page 15: ...not disconnected from the AC power source wall socket as long as it is connected to the wall socket even if the set itself has been turned off Notes The mains lead must only be changed at an authorized service shop AC Adaptor can supply power even if the battery pack is attached to your camcorder Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in a narrow space such as between a wall and furniture The DC IN jack...

Page 16: ...s the dial 4 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to adjust to the desired year then press the dial 5 Set the month day and hour by 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...

Page 17: ...n it 5 Close 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 pre...

Page 18: ...w 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 handle or front instead of START STOP on the rear If the ND1 or ND2...

Page 19: ...recordings 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 p...

Page 20: ...or mode When LCD panel is closed with the screen surface facing out When VF POWER is set to ON in the menu settings 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 little than whe...

Page 21: ... in the menu settings p 105 Even if you do the LCD screen adjustment using the LCD BRIGHT buttons or using LCD B L and LCD COLOUR 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 position...

Page 22: ... that the images in the viewfinder 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 105 Even if you adjust the viewfinder screen backlight The recorded picture will not be affected The eyecup You can attach the eyecup with the large part of it located on both left ...

Page 23: ...he handle zoom switch does not interlock with the zoom lever of the camcorder When you shoot close to a subject If you cannot get a sharp focus 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 T...

Page 24: ...ing battery time This appears after you turn on the power and wait for a while b Cassette memory This appears when using a tape with cassette memory c STBY REC d Time code User bits e Remaining tape This appears after you insert a cassette f Guide frame g DVCAM format DV format in SP mode h Audio mode i Time j ND filter The most suitable mode will flash regardless of the current mode When you have...

Page 25: ... 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 Press BACK LIGHT in standby recording or m...

Page 26: ...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 25 or smaller When you manually adjust more than two of the following functions iris ...

Page 27: ...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 28: ...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 29: ... 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 30: ...ecorded 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 appears on the TV screen p...

Page 31: ...erse 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 fr...

Page 32: ... can play back DV formatted tapes on this camcorder if the tape is recorded in SP mode DV SP appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder during playback You cannot play back DV formatted tapes recorded in LP mode Playing back a tape ...

Page 33: ...n 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 optional If your TV or VCR has an S video jack Connect using an S video cable optional to ...

Page 34: ...images 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 camcorde...

Page 35: ...cording mode A normal TV broadcast divides the screen into two finer fields and displays them in turns every 1 50 of a second Thus the actual 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 ...

Page 36: ... 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 on the LCD screen ...

Page 37: ...de you can watch pictures of normal images d Played in 4 3 mode When you play a picture in the wide mode it appears as you have seen on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder a In standby mode set 16 9WIDE to ON in in the menu settings p 105 To cancel the wide mode Set 16 9WIDE to OFF in the menu settings p 105 In wide mode you cannot select the following modes Old movie Progressive recording mode Du...

Page 38: ...ve your recording a professional appearance MONOTONE When fading in the picture gradually changes from black and white to colour When fading out the picture gradually changes from colour to black and white a REC STBY REC STBY b FADER OVERLAP WIPE DOT Random Fade in only ...

Page 39: ...RT STOP After the 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 automa...

Page 40: ...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 and the picture ...

Page 41: ...tored in memory 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 colour 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 th...

Page 42: ...work in digital effect mode Fader Tape Photo recording Shutter speed 1 25 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 43: ... zoom p 23 AUTO LOCK 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 y...

Page 44: ...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 Raising the F val...

Page 45: ...The gain indicator 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 46: ...finder 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 under fluorescent lig...

Page 47: ...When ND OFF flashes 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 th...

Page 48: ...u 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 the portion ...

Page 49: ...then press the dial 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 optional or a wide conversion lens supplied these ...

Page 50: ...dicator 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 51: ...tor appears on 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 rec...

Page 52: ...es 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 conditions have chan...

Page 53: ... display Items 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 an...

Page 54: ...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 recording level ...

Page 55: ...itch are as follows 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...

Page 56: ...cord 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 microphone with the 48V switch set to ON a malfunction of the eq...

Page 57: ...lect the desired 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 CUSTOM PRESET CP END CUSTOM PRESET STBY CP END SET COLOUR LVL SHARPNESS WB SH I FT AGC LIMIT RESET OFF OFF 2 4 5 6 CUSTOM PRESET STBY SET COLOUR LVL SHARPNESS ...

Page 58: ...er 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 modes you have ...

Page 59: ...O to turn off the 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 focu...

Page 60: ...N 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 ZOOM 16 9W I DE S...

Page 61: ...R or MEMORY To 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...

Page 62: ...tor 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 remaining tape time is ...

Page 63: ...ase the menu 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...

Page 64: ...der 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 83 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 signals will be r...

Page 65: ...to VCR 2 Set CM SEARCH in to ON in the menu settings p 105 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 automaticall...

Page 66: ...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 105 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 The indicator ch...

Page 67: ...TO SEARCH t PHOTO 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 ...

Page 68: ...2 1 Set the POWER switch to VCR 2 Set CM SEARCH in to ON in the menu settings p 105 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 camco...

Page 69: ...e without using cassette memory 1 Set the POWER switch to VCR 2 Set CM SEARCH in to OFF in the menu settings p 105 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 ...

Page 70: ...edly until the 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 prese...

Page 71: ...mander to select 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 ...

Page 72: ... 3 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the effect For details of each digital effect function see page 40 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 the pictures...

Page 73: ...itch 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 DISPLAY butto...

Page 74: ...nnot 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 4 Play back ...

Page 75: ...onization of the VCR p 76 When you dub using the same VCR again you can skip Preparation 2 Using the digital program editing function Operation 1 Making programs p 78 Operation 2 Performing a digital program editing Dubbing a tape p 80 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 few secon...

Page 76: ...e 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 note of the ope...

Page 77: ...ed stop 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 78 CUT IN or CUT OUT is set at the beginning of t...

Page 78: ...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 31 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 SCE...

Page 79: ...blue 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 EXE...

Page 80: ...SH EXEC 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 T...

Page 81: ...ures 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 appropriate software whi...

Page 82: ...t 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 recording Press x on both yo...

Page 83: ...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 t...

Page 84: ...05 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 recording Press x on bot...

Page 85: ...a picture in digital form The colour of the display may be uneven However this does not affect the dubbed picture If you record a still picture in playback pause mode via the DV Interface 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...

Page 86: ...ubbed 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 55 You can check the picture on TV by connecting with the video jack You cannot monitor the additional sound by the speaker Use th...

Page 87: ... and you 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 O...

Page 88: ...rt 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 105 The default setting is for original soun...

Page 89: ... cable optional 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 PD170P th...

Page 90: ...al 5 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC 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 24 9 Repeat step 8 to set up the other d...

Page 91: ... 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 92 To cancel the time code setting Select CANCEL in step 10 then press the SEL PUSH EXEC dial To reset the time code Select RESET in step 7 then press the SEL PUSH EXEC dial Setting time values 11 12 TC U...

Page 92: ...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 synchronized to the internal time code generator Once you set TC MAKE to REGEN in the menu settings Even if TC RUN is set to FREE RUN in the menu settings the running mode is automatically set to REC RUN Setting time values ...

Page 93: ...n press the dial 7 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 ...

Page 94: ... the time code This is indicated as 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 95: ... the dial The title flashes 4 Change the colour size or position if necessary 1 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select the COLOUR 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 playb...

Page 96: ... 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 105 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 TITLE ...

Page 97: ... cannot 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 98: ...C 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 103 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 POWER ...

Page 99: ...select 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 CUSTO...

Page 100: ...o 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 101: ...PE TITLE 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 SEAR...

Page 102: ... 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 erased...

Page 103: ...l the 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 ...

Page 104: ...ial 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 105: ...hen repeat steps 2 to 4 For details see Selecting the mode setting of each item p 106 1 CAMERA 2 3 4 TC UB SET TC PRESET UB PRESET TC RUN TC MAKE UB T I ME VCR TC UB SET TC PRESET UB PRESET 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 D I SPLAY DATE REC REC LAMP COLOUR BAR HRS METER RETURN ON ...

Page 106: ...z REGEN PRESET z OFF ON Meaning Presets resets the time code p 90 Presets resets user bits p 93 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 When adjusting the discrepancy between time code value and real time Makes the time code continuous ...

Page 107: ...are produced when shooting a stationary object with a tripod Does not make a cut recording Makes a cut recording p 62 Makes an interval recording p 60 Does not make an interval recording Sets the interval time and recording time Reduces the sound of wind input from the INPUT1 connector ON or not OFF Reduces the sound of wind input from the INPUT2 connector ON or not OFF POWER switch CAMERA MEMORY ...

Page 108: ...rded on your camcorder on a PAL system TV To play back a tape recorded in the NTSC colour system on a TV with the NTSC 4 43 mode Does not display pictures on the viewfinder when LCD panel is opened Display pictures on the viewfinder when LCD panel is opened To set the brightness on the LCD screen to normal To brighten the LCD screen To adjust the colour on the LCD screen with the SEL PUSH EXEC dia...

Page 109: ... unprotected images p 137 To cancel 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 ...

Page 110: ...ry p 103 To erase all the data in cassette memory p 104 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 an audio sound on a tape recorded in the Fs...

Page 111: ...e 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 53 To set the date or time p 16 To display selected menu items in normal size To display selected menu items at twice the normal size To always insert the still ima...

Page 112: ...ing lamps at the front and rear of your camcorder To turn the camera recording lamp off Does not display the colour bar Displays the colour bar To make programs and perform video editing p 78 To adjust and set the synchronization of your camcorder and a VCR for dubbing in edit set mode p 76 The cumulative total hours of operation is displayed in 10 operation increments The cumulative total hours o...

Page 113: ...n the viewfinder of the camcorder Dsc00001 jpg As displayed on your PC screen Before using a Memory Stick The position or the shape of the write protect tab may differ depending on the Memory Stick you use You cannot record or erase still images when the write protect tab on the Memory Stick is set to LOCK We recommend backing up important data Image data may be damaged in the following cases If y...

Page 114: ...Duo slide out Notes on image data compatibility Image data files recorded on a Memory Stick by your camcorder conform to the Design Rules for Camera File Systems universal standard DCF98 standard established by the JEIDA Japan Electronic Industry Development Association You cannot play back on your camcorder still images recorded on other equipment DCR TRV890E TRV900 TRV900E or DSC D700 D770 that ...

Page 115: ...e 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 the file format is not proper or the Memory Stick that you are using...

Page 116: ...y in this camcorder The SFN 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 FINE The image is compressed to about 1 6 STANDARD This is the standard image quality The image is compressed STD to about 1 10 Note In some cases changing the image quality mode may not affect the image quality dep...

Page 117: ...ARD Approx 60 KB Note on the image quality mode indicator This is only displayed during recording The approximate number of images you can record on a Memory Stick optional 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 FI...

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: ... Continuous 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 alw...

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: ... To change the still image to be superimposed Do either of the following Press MEMORY before step 6 Press the SEL PUSH EXEC dial before step 6 and repeat 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 m...

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: ...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 optional to obtain high quality pictures With this connection you do not need to connec...

Page 126: ...126 i LINK Recording an image from a tape as a still image When recording the image through the DV Interface Signal flow i LINK cable optional DV Interface ...

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: ... file 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 tim...

Page 131: ...e recorded on the Memory Stick These numbers are different from the data file names Viewing the recorded images using a personal computer The image data recorded with your camcorder is compressed in the JPEG format You can see images recorded on a Memory Stick on a computer screen Use the Memory Stick Reader Writer optional or PC card adaptor for Memory Stick optional or floppy disk adaptor for Me...

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: ...ce 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 f...

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 ...

Page 136: ...image 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 b...

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: ...l 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 DV DVCAM DV DV DV This digital camcorder compli...

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: ...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 16 K bits Your camcorder can accommoda...

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: ...mcorder can be connected to one device with the i LINK cable When you connect with a device that has two or more i LINK connectors refer to the operating instructions supplied with the connected device When connecting your camcorder to another i LINK compatible device be sure to turn off the power of the device and disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall socket before connecting or disconnecting t...

Page 145: ...DVD recorders players or the MICROMV recorders players are equipped with the i LINK connector but not compatible with the DV equipment Be sure to confirm whether the equipment is compatible with the DV equipment or not before connecting your camcorder to it For details on connection with i LINK cable and necessary software refer to the operating instructions supplied with the connected device Use ...

Page 146: ...CAMERA c Set it to CAMERA p 18 The tape has run out c Rewind the tape or insert a new one p 17 31 The write protect tab on the cassette is set to SAVE c Use a new tape or slide the tab p 17 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 the c...

Page 147: ...FF in the menu settings c Set it to MELODY or NORMAL p 105 The ND FILTER selector is set to 1 or 2 c Set it to OFF p 47 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 43 Cause and or Corrective Actions The POWER switch is not set to VCR c Set it to VCR p 28 The tape has run out c Rewind the ...

Page 148: ...onitor p 105 TITLE DSPL is set to OFF in the menu settings c Set it to ON p 105 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 11 12 The AC Adaptor is not connected to a wall socket c Connect the AC Adaptor to a wall socket...

Page 149: ... 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 instructinos 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 incorrectly ...

Page 150: ...sette memory is full c Erase unnecessary title p 98 The tape is set to prevent accidental erasure c Slide the write protect tab to REC p 17 Nothing is recorded in that position on the tape c Superimpose the title to the recorded position p 96 The tape has no cassette memory c Use a tape with cassette memory p 101 142 The cassette memory is full c Erase some data p 103 The tape is set to prevent ac...

Page 151: ...h the correct polarity p 171 The batteries are dead c Insert new ones p 171 DISPLAY is set to V OUT LCD in the menu settings c Set it to LCD p 105 Moisture condensation has occurred c Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at least one hour to acclimatize p 156 Some troubles have occurred in your camcorder c Remove the cassette and insert it again then operate your camcorder The AC Adapt...

Page 152: ...2 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 12 Moisture condensation has occurred c Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at lea...

Page 153: ...ette is out p 17 Fast flashing The tape has run out Z You need to eject the cassette Slow flashing The write protect tab on the cassette is out p 16 Fast flashing Moisture condensation has occurred p 156 The tape has run out The self diagnosis display function is activated p 152 Moisture condensation has occurred Fast flashing Eject the cassette turn off your camcorder and leave it for about one h...

Page 154: ...ot 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 NO MEMORY STICK No Memory Stick is inserted p 115 MEMORY STICK ERROR The Memory Stick data is corrupted or the Memory Stick that you are using is not compatible with your camcorder p 115 FORMAT ERROR p 109 DIRECTORY ERROR p 130 C...

Page 155: ...ia 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 Brazil PAL N system Argentina Paraguay Uruguay NTSC system Bahama Islands Bolivia Canada Central America Chile Colombia Ecuador Jamaica Japan Korea Mexico Peru Surinam Taiwan th...

Page 156: ...ave 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 slope into a p...

Page 157: ...g 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 Sony DVM12CL clean...

Page 158: ...nd leave your camcorder with the POWER switch set to OFF CHG for more than 24 hours Precautions Camcorder operation Operate your camcorder on 7 2 V battery pack or 8 4 V AC Adaptor For DC or AC operation use the accessories recommended in this operating instructions If any solid object or liquid get inside the casing unplug your camcorder and have it checked by a Sony dealer before operating it an...

Page 159: ...ens a short may occur and the unit may be damaged Always keep metal contacts clean Do not disassemble the unit Do not apply mechanical shock or drop the unit While the unit is in use particularly during charging keep it away from AM receivers and video equipment AM receivers and video equipment disturb AM reception and video operation The unit becomes warm during use This is not a malfunction Do n...

Page 160: ...es of batteries Current flows from batteries when you are not using them for a long time Do not use leaking batteries If batteries are leaking Wipe off the liquid in the battery compartment carefully 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...

Page 161: ...General Peak inrush current Hot switching inrush current measured in accordance with European standard EN55103 1 6 3 A 230 V Power requirements 7 2 V battery pack 8 4 V AC 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 appr...

Page 162: ...USH AUTO button p 59 7 FADER button p 39 8 BACK LIGHT button p 25 These are trademarks When using additional filters We recommend that you use Sony made filters Camcorder 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 qa qs qd qf qg 9 END SEARCH button p 27 0 EDITSEARCH buttons p 27 qa IRIS dial p 44 qs IRIS button p 44 qd Display window p 171 qf OPEN button p 18 28 qg SPOT LIGHT button p 26 ...

Page 163: ... TC U BIT button p 94 wh Battery pack p 11 wj ZEBRA selector p 48 wk RESET button p 151 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 105 ef DIGITAL EFFECT button p 40 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 C...

Page 164: ...TART STOP button p 18 el Lens r Hood with a lens cap ra Lens hood fixing screw Attaching removing the eyecup When removing the eyecup pull lightly the upper edge of it with your fingers a insert a finger into the gap that appears between the eyecup and viewfinder b then remove it When attaching the eyecup fit it onto the camcorder and slide it all the way along grooves until it stops Do not pull t...

Page 165: ...INPUT1 48 V switch p 10 rj INPUT2 48 V switch p 10 rk INPUT2 INPUT LEVEL selector p 55 Attaching removing the hood with a lens cap To attach the hood with a lens cap fit the line on the hood to the corresponding line on the lens frame then screw the hood clockwise and tighten the lower hood fixing screw To remove the hood with a lens cap loosen the lower hood fixing screw and unscrew the hood with...

Page 166: ... 43 tg WHT BAL button p 51 th AE SHIFT button p 50 tj AUDIO LEVEL button p 54 tk SEL PUSH EXEC dial p 105 tl Memory Stick slot p 115 y Handle REC START STOP button p 21 ya Handle zoom lever p 23 ys Handle zoom switch p 23 yd Cassette lid p 17 yf PUSH button p 17 yg Grip strap yh LOCK switch p 18 yj POWER switch p 18 yk START STOP button p 18 yl SHUTTER SPEED button p 46 u Access lamp p 115 Attachi...

Page 167: ...jack p 33 73 82 87 ig DV Interface p 74 84 126 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 Interface is i LINK compatible ih LANC jack LANC stands for Local Application Control Bus System The LANC control jack is used for controlling the tape transport of video equipment and periph...

Page 168: ...mm dia filter of the Sony digital camcorder Do not apply impact to the digital camcorder Be careful especially when you attach the conversion lens Attach the cap for the wide conversion lens when storing the wide conversion lens Do not leave the wide conversion lens in high humidity for a long period as it may get mold Be careful when you put your camcorder with the conversion lens attached on the...

Page 169: ...he left lens hood fixing screw 2 Attach the wide conversion lens 3 Attach the front hood for the wide conversion lens Attaching the hood cap 1 Attach the hood cap strap to the grip belt Refer to the illustration below 2 Pinch the upper and lower part of the hood cap then attach it to the lens hood 1 2 3 1 2 Identifying the parts and controls ...

Page 170: ...ontrol your camcorder after turning on your camcorder 2 ZERO SET MEMORY button This button does not function 3 PHOTO button p 34 118 4 DISPLAY button p 29 5 Memory control buttons p 122 129 6 SEARCH MODE button p 65 67 68 70 7 Video control buttons p 31 8 REC button p 82 MARK button p 79 9 DATA CODE button p 30 0 START STOP button p 18 qa Power zoom button p 23 qs buttons p 65 67 68 70 qd AUDIO DU...

Page 171: ...r may not function properly 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 the VCR with black paper Display window 1 Remaining battery time p 12 Memory ...

Page 172: ...Video control mode p 31 qg Time code p 24 Self diagnosis p 152 Photo mode p 34 Image number p 130 User bits p 93 qh Remaining tape p 24 Memory playback p 130 qj END SEARCH p 27 FRAME REC p 62 Interval recording p 60 qk DV IN p 85 AVtDV OUT ql DVCAM format DV format SP mode p 24 w Audio mode p 110 wa Data file name This indicator appears when the MEMORY MIX functions work ws Audio input level Time ...

Page 173: ... wide screen 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 pi...

Page 174: ...JPEG 113 Labeling a cassette 101 LANC 167 LCD screen 20 LUMINANCEKEY 40 M N Manual adjustment 43 Manual focus 59 Memory chromakey 121 Memory luminancekey 121 Memory mix 121 Memory overlap 121 Memory Photo recording 118 Memory Stick 113 Menu settings 105 Mirror mode 20 Moisture condensation 156 MONOTONE 38 ND filter 47 Normal charge 12 O P OLD MOVIE 40 Operation indicators 172 OVERLAP 38 PAL system...

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