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3-087-447- 14 (1) Digital Camcor der Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the space provided below.
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3 W ARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
4 T able of contents Quick Start Guide ............................................... 5 Getting Started Using this manual ............................................... 7 Checking supplied accessories ......................... 9 Step 1 Installing the microphone .
5 Quick Start Guide Quick Start Guide This guide introduces you to the basic way of recording/playback. See the pages in parentheses “( )” for more information. Connecting the power cord (p. 15) Use the battery pack when using your camcorder outdoors (p.
6 Quick Start Guide 4 Press START/ STOP. Your camcorder starts recording. To stop recording, press START/STOP again. Recording a picture (p. 18) Monitoring the playback picture on the LCD screen (p. 28) 1 Set the POWER switch to VCR while pressing the small green button.
7 Getting Started — Getting Started — Using this manual As you read through this manual, buttons and settings on your camcorder are shown in capital letters. e.g. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. When you carry out an operation, you can hear a beep or a melody sound to indicate that the operation is being carried out.
8 Using this manual Note on TV color systems TV color systems differ by country or region. To view your recordings on a TV, you need an NTSC system-based TV. Copyright precautions Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted.
9 Getting Started Checking supplied accessories Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder. 12 3 4 57 89 0 qa 1 Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 170) 2 AC-L15A/L15B AC Adaptor (1), Power cord (1) (p. 12) 3 NP-F570 rechargeable battery pack (1) (p.
10 Step 1 Installing the micr ophone Install the supplied microphone. Be sure to connect the microphone plug to the INPUT1 connector. ( 1 ) Attach the wind screen to the microphone.
11 Getting Started Step 2 Pr eparing the power supply Installing the battery pack Install the battery pack to use your 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.
12 Step 2 Preparing the power supply Charging the battery pack Use the battery pack after charging it. Your camcorder operates only with the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (L series). ( 1 ) Open the DC IN jack cover and connect the AC Adaptor supplied with your camcorder to the DC IN jack with the plug’s v mark facing toward the LCD panel side.
13 Getting Started Step 2 Preparing the power supply Notes • Prevent metallic objects from coming into contact with the metal parts of the DC plug of the AC Adaptor. This may cause a short-circuit, damaging the AC Adaptor. • Keep the battery pack dry.
14 Playing time Battery pack Playing time Playing time on LCD screen with LCD closed NP-F550 150 (135) 180 (160) NP-F570 (supplied) 230 (205) 265 (235) NP-F730 265 (240) 295 (265) NP-F750 315 (275) 36.
15 Getting Started Step 2 Preparing the power supply Connecting to a wall outlet When you use your camcorder for a long time, we recommend that you power it from a wall outlet using the AC Adaptor.
16 Step 3 Setting the date and time Set the date and time when you use your camcorder for the first time. “CLOCK SET” will be displayed each time that you set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY unless you set the date and time settings.
17 Getting Started Step 4 Inserting a cassette ( 1 ) Install the power source (p. 11). ( 2 ) While pressing the small blue button on the EJECT switch, slide it in the direction of the arrow. After the cassette lid is opened, the cassette compartment automatically opens.
18 40min REC 00:00:00:01 DVCAM 32K 4 OPEN 1 3 MEMORY CAMERA VCR OFF (CHG) P OWER 5 2 POWER OFF (CHG) CAMERA MEMORY VCR LOCK Camera recording lamps Microphone — Recording – Basics — Recor ding a picture Your camcorder automatically focuses for you.
Recording – Basics 19 Recording a picture Note on the recording format Your camcorder records and plays back both in the DVCAM format and in the DV format SP mode. Select the format in the menu settings. Note on the LOCK switch When you slide the LOCK switch to the left, the POWER switch can no longer be set to MEMORY accidentally.
20 180 180 ° 90 ° 180 ° OPEN Adjusting the LCD screen The LCD panel is opened up to 90 degrees and it rotates about 90 degrees to the viewfinder side and about 180 degrees to the lens side.
Recording – Basics 21 Recording a picture Adjusting the brightness of the LCD screen To adjust the brightness of the LCD screen, press LCD BRIGHT + or –. The battery life is longer when the LCD panel is closed. Use the viewfinder instead of the LCD screen to save the battery power.
22 After recording ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG). ( 2 ) Close the LCD panel. ( 3 ) Eject the cassette. ( 4 ) Remove the battery pack. Adjusting the viewfinder If you record pictures with the LCD panel closed, check the picture with the viewfinder.
Recording – Basics 23 W T T W T W Recording a picture Using the zoom feature To zoom using the zoom lever/handle zoom lever Press the power zoom lever a little for a slower zoom. Press it deeper for a faster zoom. Using the zoom function sparingly results in better-looking recordings.
24 Recording a picture Using the digital zoom – Zoom greater than 12 × Zoom greater than 12× is performed digitally, if you set D ZOOM to 24× or 48× in the menu settings. The digital zoom function is set to OFF as a default setting (p. 105). If you use the digital zoom function, the picture quality deteriorates.
Recording – Basics 25 Recording a picture Time code The time code indicates the recording or playback time, “00:00:00:00” (hours : minutes : seconds : frames). You cannot rewrite only the time code. You can preset the time code. The time code can be preset or be reset during recording (p.
26 Recording a picture Spot light This function prevents people’s faces, for example, from appearing excessively white when shooting subjects lit by strong light, such as in the theater. Press SPOT LIGHT in standby, recording, or memory mode. The indicator appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder.
Recording – Basics 27 END SEARCH EDITSEARCH Checking the r ecording – END SEARCH / EDITSEARCH / Rec Review You can use these buttons to check recorded pictures or shoot so that the transition between the last recorded scene and the next scene you record is smooth.
28 — Playback – Basics — Playing back a tape You can monitor the playback picture on the LCD screen. If you close the LCD panel, you can monitor the playback picture in the viewfinder. You can also control playback using the Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder.
29 Playback – Basics Playing back a tape When monitoring on the LCD screen You can turn the LCD panel over and move it back to the camcorder body with the LCD screen facing out. When you close the LCD panel You cannot monitor the sound from the speaker.
30 Playing back a tape Using the data code function Your camcorder automatically records not only images on the tape but also the recording data (date/time or various settings when recorded) (Data code) . Press DATA CODE on the camcorder or on the Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder in playback mode.
31 Playback – Basics Playing back a tape Various playback modes To operate video control buttons, set the POWER switch to VCR. To view a still picture (playback pause) Press X during playback. To resume normal playback, press N or X . To advance the tape Press M in stop mode.
32 Note on DV-formatted tapes You 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.
33 Playback – Basics S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO IN AUDIO CH1/CH2 S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO CH1/CH2 V iewing the recor ding on TV Connect your camcorder to your TV or VCR with the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder to watch the playback picture on the TV screen.
34 — Advanced Recording Operations — Recor ding a still image on a tape – T ape Photo r ecor ding You can record still images on tapes with all the pixels in the progressive recording mode. See page 35 for details. This mode is useful when you print images using a video printer (optional).
35 Advanced Recording Operations Shooting with all the pixels – PROG. SCAN To import moving images to your PC to view still images, we recommend you record in progressive recording mode. To use progressive recording mode, follow the procedure below.
36 Using the guide frame You can easily make the picture be on a horizontal line using the guide frame. The guide frame is not recorded. ( 1 ) Press MENU to display the menu in standby, recording, or memory mode. ( 2 ) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press the dial.
37 Advanced Recording Operations Using the wide mode You can record a 16:9 wide picture to watch on a 16:9 wide-screen TV (16:9WIDE). Black bands appear on the screen during recording in the 16:9WIDE mode [ a ] .
38 Using the fader function You can fade the picture 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.
39 Advanced Recording Operations Using the fader function ( 1 ) When fading in [ a ] In standby mode, press FADER until the desired fader indicator flashes. When fading out [ b ] In recording mode, press FADER until the desired fader indicator flashes.
40 Using special ef fects – Digital effect You can add special effects to recorded pictures using the various digital functions. The sound is recorded normally. STILL You can record a still image so that it is superimposed on a moving picture. FLASH (FLASH MOTION) You can record still images successively at constant intervals.
41 Advanced Recording Operations Using special effects – Digital effect ( 1 ) In standby or recording mode, press DIGITAL EFFECT. The digital effect indicator appears. ( 2 ) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired digital effect mode. The digital effect indicator changes as follows: STILL y FLASH y LUMI.
42 Using special effects – Digital effect Notes • The following functions do not work in digital effect mode: – Fader – Tape Photo recording – Shutter speed (1/30 or smaller) adjustment • .
43 Advanced Recording Operations Shooting with manual adjustment Under normal conditions, this unit automatically makes various adjustments as it shoots.
44 Shooting with manual adjustment Adjusting the iris Adjust the iris manually depending on the depth of field. ( 1 ) Set the AUTO LOCK selector to the center (auto lock release) position while the camcorder is in standby, recording, or memory mode. ( 2 ) Press IRIS.
45 Advanced Recording Operations Adjusting the gain ( 1 ) Set the AUTO LOCK selector to the center (auto lock release) position while the camcorder is in standby, recording, or memory mode. ( 2 ) Press GAIN. The gain indicator appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder.
46 Adjusting the shutter speed ( 1 ) Set the AUTO LOCK selector to the center (auto lock release) position while the camcorder is in standby, recording, or memory mode. ( 2 ) Press SHUTTER SPEED. The shutter speed indicator appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder.
47 Advanced Recording Operations Using the ND filter Using the ND filter (the ND filter 1 setting corresponds to 1/4 of the quantity of light and the ND filter 2 setting corresponds to 1/32 of the quantity of light), you can record a picture clearly by adjusting light amounts, even if you shoot under too bright conditions.
48 Shooting with the zebra pattern You can set the camcorder to display a zebra pattern (diagonal stripes) in the portion of the picture on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder with a subject whose brightness exceeds a certain level.
49 Advanced Recording Operations Releasing the SteadyShot function When the SteadyShot function is working, the camcorder compensates for camera- shake. You can release the SteadyShot function when you do not need to use it. The indicator appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder.
50 Adjusting the AE shift You can adjust the AE shift in accordance with shooting conditions and a subject. ( 1 ) Press AE SHIFT in standby, recording, or memory mode. The AE shift indicator appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. ( 2 ) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the brightness.
51 Advanced Recording Operations Adjusting the white balance White balance adjustment makes white subjects look white and allows more natural color balance for camera recording.
52 If you have selected in step 3 When you set the white balance to one-push white balance mode, the setting is locked and maintained even if lighting conditions change. You can achieve recording with natural colors without the image being affected by ambient light.
53 Advanced Recording Operations Adjusting the r ecording level manually – Sound r ecording level You can adjust the recording sound level. Use headphones to monitor the sound when you adjust it. You can adjust the channel 1 and channel 2 separately.
54 Adjusting the recording level manually– Sound recording level To adjust the recording level automatically Set AGC CH1 to ON when you automatically adjust the recording level of the channel 1. And set AGC CH2 to ON when you automatically adjust the recording level of the channel 2.
55 Advanced Recording Operations Connecting an optional exter nal micr ophone You can get your desired audio quality, connecting multiple microphones or an optional microphone to your camcorder. ( 1 ) Loosen the microphone holder screw and open the cover.
56 Connecting an optional external microphone When the wind is blowing hard Set CH1 or CH2 of WIND to ON in the menu settings according to the input (p. 105). We recommend that you set MIC NR to OFF in the menu settings in the following cases: • When you use the external microphone at a distance from the camcorder.
57 Advanced Recording Operations Pr esetting the adjustment for pictur e quality – Custom pr eset You can preset the camcorder to record the picture with the desired picture quality. When presetting, adjust the picture by shooting a subject and checking the picture displayed on a TV using the menu settings.
58 Presetting the adjustment for picture quality Items to be adjusted Item COLOR LVL SHARPNESS WB SHIFT AGC LIMIT RESET To cancel using the custom preset Select OFF in step 4, then press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. To return to the standard setting Select OK from the RESET item in step 5, then press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.
59 Advanced Recording Operations Focusing manually You can gain better results by manually adjusting the focus in the following cases: •The autofocus mode is not effective when shooting – subjects.
60 Interval r ecording You can make a time-lapse recording by setting the camcorder to automatically record and standby sequentially. You can achieve an excellent recording for flowering, emergence, etc., with this function. [ a ] Recording time [ b ] Waiting time ( 1 ) Press MENU to display the menu in standby mode.
61 Advanced Recording Operations Interval recording ( 6 ) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select ON, then press the dial. ( 7 ) Press MENU to erase the menu display. The interval recording indicator flashes. ( 8 ) Press START/STOP to start interval recording.
62 Frame by frame r ecording – Cut r ecording You can make a recording with a stop-motion animated effect using cut recording. To create this effect, alternately move the subject a little and make a cut recording. We recommend that you use a tripod, and operate the camcorder using the Remote Commander after step 6.
63 Advanced Recording Operations Superimposing the date and time on a pictur e You can superimpose the date/time indication directly on the picture, besides the date/ time display as data code. ( 1 ) Press MENU to display the menu in standby mode. ( 2 ) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press the dial.
64 Marking an Index If you mark an index at the scene you want to search for, you can easily search for the scene later (p. 65). In recording mode [ a ]: Press INDEX MARK. The “INDEX MARK” indicator appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder for seven seconds and the index is marked after the indicator disappears.
65 Advanced Playback Operations — Advanced Playback Operations — Sear ching for a recor ding by index – Index search You can automatically search for the point where an index is marked and start playback from that point (Index search) . Use a tape with cassette memory for convenience.
66 Searching for a recording by index – Index search In the mark • The bar in the mark indicates the present point on the tape. • The mark in the indicates the actual point you are trying to search for. If a tape has a blank portion between recorded portions The index search function may not work correctly.
67 Advanced Playback Operations Sear ching the boundaries of r ecorded tape by title – Title sear ch If you use a tape with cassette memory, you can search for the boundaries of recorded tape by title (Title search) (p. 142). Use the Remote Commander for this operation.
68 Sear ching a recor ding by date – Date sear ch You can automatically search for the point where the recording date changes and start playback from that point (Date search) . Use a tape with cassette memory for convenience. Use the Remote Commander for this operation.
69 Advanced Playback Operations Searching a recording by date – Date search Note If one day’s recording is less than two minutes, your camcorder may not accurately find the point where the recording date changes. In the mark • The bar in the mark indicates the present point on the tape.
70 Sear ching for a photo – Photo search/ Photo scan You can search for a still picture you have recorded on a tape (photo search) . You can also search for still pictures one after another and display each picture for five seconds automatically regardless of cassette memory (photo scan) .
71 Advanced Playback Operations Searching for a photo – Photo search/Photo scan Searching for a photo without using cassette memory ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to VCR. ( 2 ) Set CM SEARCH in to OFF in the menu settings (p. 105). ( 3 ) Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly, until the photo search indicator appears.
72 Playing back a tape with digital ef fects During playback, you can process a scene using the digital effect functions: STILL, FLASH, LUMI. and TRAIL. ( 1 ) In playback or playback pause mode, press DIGITAL EFFECT and turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial until the desired digital effect indicator (STILL, FLASH, LUMI.
Editing 73 — Editing — Dubbing a tape Using the A/V connecting cable Connect your camcorder to the VCR using the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder. Recording quality by analog input, however, is not satisfying for professional use.
74 Dubbing a tape Connect using an S video cable (optional) to obtain high-quality pictures With this connection, you do not need to connect the yellow (video) plug of the A/V connecting cable. Connect an S video cable (optional) to the S video jacks of both your camcorder and the VCR.
Editing 75 Dubbing only desir ed scenes – Digital pr ogram editing You can duplicate selected scenes (programs) for editing onto a tape without operating the VCR. Scenes can be selected by frame. To use this function, an i.LINK cable (optional) will be required.
76 Dubbing only desired scenes - Digital program editing Preparation 2: Adjusting the synchronization of the VCR You can adjust the synchronization of your camcorder and the VCR. Remove the cassette from the camcorder beforehand. We recommend that you prepare a pen and paper for notes.
Editing 77 Dubbing only desired scenes - Digital program editing ( 10 ) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select “CUT-IN,” then press the dial. ( 11 ) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the average numerical value of CUT-IN, then press the dial. The calculated start position for recording is set.
78 Dubbing only desired scenes - Digital program editing Operation 1: Making Programs ( 1 ) Insert the tape for playback into your camcorder, and insert a tape for recording into the VCR. ( 2 ) Press MENU to display the menu. ( 3 ) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press the dial.
Editing 79 Dubbing only desired scenes - Digital program editing ( 6 ) Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, or MARK on the Remote Commander. The CUT-IN point of the first program is set, and the top part of the program mark changes to light blue.
80 Dubbing only desired scenes - Digital program editing Erasing all programs ( 1 ) Select VIDEO EDIT in the menu settings. Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select ERASE ALL, then press the dial. ( 2 ) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select EXECUTE, then press the dial.
Editing 81 Using with an analog video unit and a PC – Signal convert function You can convert the analog input signal to the digital signal and output it from the DV Interface on this camcorder. You can capture images and sound from an analog video unit connecting a PC which has i.
82 Recor ding video or TV programs Using the A/V connecting cable You can record a tape from another VCR or a TV program from a TV that has video/ audio outputs. Use your camcorder as a recorder. ( 1 ) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to record over) into your camcorder.
Editing 83 Recording video or TV programs If your VCR is a monaural type Connect with a VCR using the audio cable (monaural y stereo) (optional). Connect using an S video cable (optional) to obtain high-quality pictures With this connection, you do not need to connect the yellow (video) plug of the A/V connecting cable.
84 Recording video or TV programs Using an i.LINK cable Simply connect the i.LINK cable (optional) to DV Interface and to DV Interface of the DV products. With digital-to-digital connection, video and audio signals are transmitted in digital form for high-quality editing.
Editing 85 Recording video or TV programs You can connect only one VCR using the i.LINK cable When you dub a picture in digital form The color of the display may be uneven. However this does not affect the dubbed picture. If you record a still picture in playback pause mode via the DV Interface The recorded picture becomes rough.
86 Audio dubbing You can record an audio sound to add to the original sound on a tape by connecting audio equipment or a microphone. If you connect audio equipment, you can add sound to your recorded tape by specifying the starting and ending points. The original sound will not be erased.
Editing 87 Dubbing with the AUDIO CH1/CH2 jacks Notes • You can dub a sound only on a tape recorded in Fs32K mode of the DVCAM format. • When dubbing with the INPUT1/INPUT2 connectors, you can che.
88 Audio dubbing Adding an audio sound on a recorded tape ( 1 ) Insert the recorded tape into your camcorder. ( 2 ) Set the POWER switch to VCR on your camcorder. ( 3 ) Locate the recording start point by pressing N . Then press X at the point where you want to start recording to set your camcorder to the playback pause mode.
Editing 89 Notes • New sound cannot be recorded on a tape already recorded in Fs48K mode (p. 110). • New sound cannot be recorded on a tape already recorded in the DV format. • You cannot add audio with the DV Interface. If you make all the connections The audio input to be recorded will take precedence over others in the following order.
90 Setting time values The camcorder uses two types of time values: time code values and user bits. The time value is displayed on the LCD screen, in the viewfinder, or on the display window. The time code and user bits can be set only in DVCAM mode. The user bits are convenient when using multiple cameras at the same event.
Editing 91 ( 10 ) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select SET, then press the dial. ( 11 ) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select TC FORMAT, then press the dial. ( 12 ) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the frame mode, then press the dial. AUTO: Automatically sets the mode in accordance with the inserted cassette.
92 Drop-frame mode In the NTSC standard, the time code value is based on 30 frames per second, but the exact video frame frequency is in fact 29.97 frames per second and the real time, or 18 frames per 10 minutes. Drop-frame mode corrects for this by skipping two frame counts at the beginning of every minute which is not a multiple of ten.
Editing 93 Setting the user bits value You can set the user bits as eight-digit hexadecimal values (base 16) to have the date, time, scene number, and other information inserted into the time code. ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to VCR or CAMERA. ( 2 ) Press MENU to display the menu.
94 Switching the time value Press TC/U-BIT. Each time you press TC/U-BIT, the time value changes between the time code and user bits. TC: Displays the 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”.
Editing 95 Superimposing a title If you use a tape with cassette memory, you can superimpose the title while recording or after recording. When you play back the tape, the title is displayed for five seconds from the point where you superimposed it. You can select one of eight preset titles and two custom titles (p.
96 Superimposing a title If you set the write-protect tab to lock You cannot superimpose or erase the title. Slide the write-protect tab to release the write protection. To use a custom title If you want to use the custom title, select in step 2. If the tape has a blank portion You cannot superimpose a title on that portion.
Editing 97 Superimposing a title Title setting • The title color changes as follows: WHITE y YELLOW y VIOLET y RED y CYAN y GREEN y BLUE • The title size changes as follows: SMALL y LARGE You cannot input more than 12 characters in LARGE size. • If you select the title size “SMALL,” you have nine choices for the title position.
98 Superimposing a title Erasing a title ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to VCR or CAMERA. ( 2 ) Press MENU to display the menu. ( 3 ) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press the dial. ( 4 ) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select TITLEERASE, then press the dial.
Editing 99 Making your own titles You can make up to two titles and store them in cassette memory. Each title can have up to 20 characters. ( 1 ) Press TITLE in the standby, playback, or playback pause mode. ( 2 ) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press the dial.
100 Making your own titles To change a title you have stored In step 3, select CUSTOM1 SET or CUSTOM2 SET, depending on which title you want 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.
Editing 101 Labeling a cassette If you use a tape with cassette memory, you can label a cassette. The label can consist of up to 10 characters and is stored in cassette memory. When you insert the labeled cassette and set the POWER switch to VCR, CAMERA, or MEMORY, the label is displayed for about five seconds.
102 Labeling a cassette To change the label you have made Insert the cassette to change the label, and operate in the same way as you do to make a new label. If you set the write-protect tab of the tape to lock You cannot label the tape. Slide the write-protect tab to release the write protection.
Editing 103 Erasing the cassette memory data You can erase data stored in cassette memory, each item’s data can be erased separately. You can also erase all items’ data once. Erasing each item’s data separately ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to VCR or CAMERA.
104 Erasing the cassette memory data Erasing all the data in cassette memory ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to VCR or CAMERA. ( 2 ) Press MENU to display the menu display. ( 3 ) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press the dial. ( 4 ) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select ERASE ALL, then press the dial.
105 Customizing Your Camcorder — Customizing Your Camcorder — Changing the menu settings To change the mode settings in the menu settings, select the menu items with the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial. The default settings can be partially changed. First, select the icon, then the menu item and then the mode.
106 Changing the menu settings To make the menu display disappear Press MENU. Menu items are displayed as the following icons: TC/UB SET MANUAL SET CAMERA SET VCR SET LCD/VF SET MEMORY SET CM SET TAPE SET SETUP MENU OTHERS Selecting the mode setting of each item z is the default setting.
107 Customizing Your Camcorder Icon/item AUTO SHTR PROG. SCAN SETUP D ZOOM 16:9WIDE STEADYSHOT FRAME REC INT. REC WIND Mode z ON OFF z OFF ON z 0 % 7.5 % z OFF 24 × 48 × z OFF ON z ON OFF z OFF ON ON z OFF SET CH1 CH2 Meaning To automatically adjust the electronic shutter* speed.
108 Changing the menu settings Icon/item CH SELECT AUDIO MIX A/V t DV OUT VF POWER LCD B. L. LCD COLOR VF B.L. GUIDEFRAME Mode z CH1, CH2 CH1 CH2 — z OFF ON z AUTO ON z BRT NORMAL BRIGHT — z BRT NORMAL BRIGHT z OFF ON Meaning To play back the CHs 1/2 audios from each channel.
109 Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings Icon/item CONTINUOUS QUALITY PRINT MARK PROTECT SLIDE SHOW DELETE ALL FORMAT PHOTO SAVE Mode z OFF ON MULTI SCRN z SUPER FINE (SFN) FINE (FINE) STANDARD (STD) z OFF ON z OFF ON — — z RETURN OK — Meaning Not to record continuously.
110 Changing the menu settings Icon/item CM SEARCH TAPE TITLE TITLE DSPL TITLEERASE ITEM ERASE ERASE ALL REC MODE AUDIO MODE Mode z ON OFF — z ON OFF — — — z DVCAM DV SP z FS32K FS48K Meaning To search using cassette memory (p. 65, 67, 68, 70).
111 Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings Icon/item q REMAIN DATA CODE MIC NR AUDIO SET CLOCK SET LTR SIZE LOGO INS WORLD TIME Mode z AUTO ON z DATE/CAM DATE z ON OFF — — z NORMAL .
112 Changing the menu settings Icon/item BEEP COMMANDER DISPLAY DATE REC REC LAMP COLOR BAR VIDEO EDIT EDIT SET HRS METER Mode MELODY z NORMAL OFF z ON OFF z LCD V-OUT/LCD z OFF ON z ON OFF z OFF ON .
113 “Memory Stick” Operations — “Memory Stick” Operations — Using a “Memory Stick” – intr oduction The “Memory Stick” is a new light and small recording media which, despite its size, can store more data than a floppy disk. You can use following types of “Memory Stick” on your camcorder.
114 Using a “Memory Stick” – introduction A “Memory Stick” formatted by a computer A “Memory Stick” formatted by the Windows OS or Macintosh computers does not have a guaranteed compatibility with this camcorder.
115 “Memory Stick” Operations Using a “Memory Stick” – introduction Inserting a “Memory Stick” Insert the “Memory Stick” with the Sony logo pointing toward the LCD panel and the b mark pointing inward. To eject a “Memory Stick” Push the “Memory Stick” inward, then release your finger.
116 Using a “Memory Stick” – introduction Selecting the image quality mode You can select the image quality mode in still picture recording. The default setting is SUPER FINE. ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to VCR or MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the right (unlock) position.
117 “Memory Stick” Operations Using a “Memory Stick” – introduction Differences in image quality mode Recorded images are compressed in JPEG format before being stored in memory. The memory capacity allotted to each image varies depending on the image quality mode selected.
118 Recor ding still images on a “Memory Stick” – Memory Photo recor ding You can record still images on a “Memory Stick.” Before operation Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the right (unlock) position.
119 “Memory Stick” Operations Recording still images on a “Memory Stick” – Memory Photo recording While you are recording a still image You can neither turn off the power nor press PHOTO. When you press PHOTO on the Remote Commander Your camcorder immediately records the image that is on the screen when you press the button.
120 Recording still images on a “Memory Stick” – Memory Photo recording ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the right (unlock) position. ( 2 ) Press MENU to display the menu. ( 3 ) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press the dial.
121 “Memory Stick” Operations Superimposing a still image in a “Memory Stick” on a moving picture – MEMOR Y MIX You can superimpose a still image you have recorded on a “Memory Stick” on the top of the moving picture you are recording. M.
122 Before operation Insert a recorded “Memory Stick” and a tape to be recorded into your camcorder. ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. ( 2 ) Press MEMORY MIX in standby mode. The last recorded or last composed image appears on the lower part of the screen as a thumbnail image.
123 “Memory Stick” Operations Superimposing a still image in a “Memory Stick” on a moving picture – MEMORY MIX Items to be adjusted M. CHROM The color (blue) scheme of the area in the still picture which is to be swapped with a moving picture M.
124 Recor ding an image from a tape as a still image Your camcorder can read moving picture data recorded on a tape and record it as a still image on a “Memory Stick.” Your camcorder can also take in moving picture data through the input connector and record it as a still image on a “Memory Stick.
125 “Memory Stick” Operations Recording an image from a tape as a still image Titles that are already recorded on tapes You cannot record the titles on a “Memory Stick.” When you press PHOTO on the Remote Commander Your camcorder immediately records the image that is on the screen when you press the button.
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.
127 “Memory Stick” Operations Copying still images fr om a tape – Photo save Using the search function, you can automatically take in only still images from tapes and record them on a “Memory Stick” in sequence. Before operation • Insert a recorded tape into your camcorder and rewind the tape.
128 Copying still images from a tape – Photo save To cancel copying Press MENU. When the memory of the “Memory Stick” is full “MEMORY FULL” appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder, and the copying stops. Insert another “Memory Stick” and repeat the procedure from step 2.
129 “Memory Stick” Operations V iewing a still picture – Memory Photo playback You can play back still images recorded on a “Memory Stick.” You can also play back six images at a time by selecting the index screen. Before operation Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.
130 Viewing a still picture – Memory Photo playback Screen indicators during still image playback On data file name • When the hyphen is indicated between the directory and the file number, this data file name means that this file corresponds to the DCF98 standard.
131 “Memory Stick” Operations Viewing a still picture – Memory Photo playback A red B mark appears above the image that is displayed before changing to the index screen mode.
132 Copying an image r ecorded on a “Memory Stick” to tapes You can copy still images or titles recorded on a “Memory Stick” and record them to a tape. Before operation Insert a tape for recording and a “Memory Stick” for playback into your camcorder.
133 “Memory Stick” Operations Copying an image recorded on a “Memory Stick” to tapes Note on the index screen You cannot record the index screen. Image data modified with personal computers or shot with other equipment You may not be able to copy them with your camcorder.
134 Playing back images continuously – SLIDE SHOW You can automatically play back images in sequence. This function is useful especially when checking recorded images or during a presentation. Before operation Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.
135 “Memory Stick” Operations Pr eventing accidental erasur e – Image protection To prevent accidental erasure of important images, you can protect selected images. Before operation Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VCR.
136 Deleting images You can delete images stored in a “Memory Stick.” Deleting selected images Before operation Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VCR. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the right (unlock) position.
137 “Memory Stick” Operations Deleting images Deleting all the images You can delete all the unprotected images in a “Memory Stick.” Before operation Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the right (unlock) position.
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..
139 “Memory Stick” Operations W riting a print mark – Print mark You can specify the recorded still image to be printed out. This function is useful for printing out still images later. Your camcorder conforms with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standard for specifying the still images to print out.
140 — Additional Information — Compatibility of DVCAM and DV formats DVCAM format is developed as a more reliable and higher end format than consumer DV format. Here explained are the differences, compatibility, and limitations on editing about DVCAM and DV formats.
Additional Information 141 Compatibility of DVCAM and DV formats Compatibility on editing using DV connectors When this digital camcorder is connected to other DVCAM or DV video equipment using DV connectors, the recording format of edited tapes is defined according to recorder’s format as described below.
142 Usable cassettes Selecting cassette types You can use the mini DVCAM cassette* and mini DV cassette* in this camcorder. You cannot use any other 8 mm, Hi8, Digital8, VHS, VHSC, S-VHS, S-VHSC, Betamax, ED Betamax, DV or MICROMV cassette. * There are two types of mini DVCAM/mini DV cassettes: with cassette memory and without cassette memory.
Additional Information 143 Usable cassettes Audio mode Fs32K (12-bit) mode: The original sound can be recorded in channels 1 and 2, and the new sound in channels 3 and 4 in 32 kHz. The balance between channels 1/2 and channels 3/4 can be adjusted by selecting AUDIO MIX in the menu settings during playback and audio dubbing.
144 About i.LINK Your camcorder is equipped with the DV Interface based on i.LINK (IEEE1394) standard. This section explains the specifications and features of i.LINK. What is i.LINK? i.LINK is a digital serial interface designed to integrate the devices equipped with i.
Additional Information 145 i. LINK operation with your camcorder For details on dubbing your camcorder to your VCR equipped with DV Interface, see page 74, 84. Your camcorder is available for use with other devices equipped with Sony i.LINK (DV Interface) connector.
146 Tr oubleshooting If you run into any problem using your camcorder, use the following table to troubleshoot the problem. If the problem persists, disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.
Additional Information 147 Troubleshooting Symptom Some tiny white spots appear on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. Diagonal stripes appear on the screen. The click of the shutter does not sound. The image is not bright even if you use the video flash light.
148 Troubleshooting Symptom Displaying the recorded date, date search function does not work. The new sound now being added, or that has been added to the recorded tape is not heard. The title is not displayed. The sound is muted or images do not appear when monitoring images through TV.
Additional Information 149 Troubleshooting Symptom The cassette cannot be removed from the holder. The % and Z indicators flash and no functions except for cassette ejection work. indicator does not appear when using a tape with cassette memory. Remaining tape indicator is not displayed.
150 Troubleshooting Symptom The photo save function does not work. Others Symptom The title is not recorded. The cassette label is not recorded. While editing using the i.LINK cable, recording picture cannot be monitored. Digital program editing does not function.
Additional Information 151 Troubleshooting Symptom The Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder does not work. The input picture does not appear on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder when your camcorder is connected to outputs on the TV or VCR. The melody or beep sounds for five seconds.
152 C:21:00 Self-diagnosis display Your camcorder has a self-diagnosis display function. This function displays the current condition of your camcorder as a 5-digit code (a combination of a letter and figures) on the LCD screen, display window, or in the viewfinder.
Additional Information 153 Wa r ning indicators and messages If indicators and messages appear on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder, check the following: See the page in parentheses “( )” for more information. Warning indicators E The battery is dead or nearly dead Slow flashing: • The battery is nearly dead.
154 Warning indicators and messages 100-0001 “(Warning indicators) Memory Stick” file error* Slow flashing: • File is broken. • File has no compatibility. “Memory Stick” format error* Fast flashing: • There are two directories or more. • Data is broken.
Additional Information 155 Using your camcor der abr oad Using your camcorder abroad You can use your camcorder in any country or region with the AC Adaptor supplied with your camcorder within 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Use a commercially available AC plug adaptor [ a ] , if necessary, depending on the design of a wall outlet [ b ] .
156 Maintenance information and pr ecautions Moisture condensation If your camcorder is brought directly from a cold place to a warm place, moisture may condense inside your camcorder, on the surface of the tape, or on the lens. In this condition, the tape may stick to the head drum and be damaged or your camcorder may not operate correctly.
Additional Information 157 Maintenance information and precautions Removing Dust from Inside the Viewfinder ( 1 ) While holding down the hook 1 , slide the viewfinder in the direction of the arrow and remove it out 2 . ( 2 ) Clean the surface with a commercially available blower.
158 Maintenance information and precautions Cleaning the wide conversion lens Remove dust from the lens surface using a blower or a soft brush. Remove finger print or other stains using a soft cloth slightly moistened with a neutral detergent.
Additional Information 159 Maintenance information and precautions Camcorder care • Remove the tape, and periodically turn on the power, operate the CAMERA and VCR sections and play back a tape for about three minutes when your camcorder is not to be used for a long time.
160 Notes on dry batteries To avoid possible damage from battery leakage or corrosion, observe the following: • Be sure to insert the batteries with the + – polarities matched to the + – marks. • Dry batteries are not rechargeable. • Do not use a combination of new and old batteries.
Additional Information 161 Specifications AC Adaptor AC-L15A/L15B Power requir ements 100 - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Current consumption 0.35 - 0.18 A Power consumption 18 W Output voltage DC OUT : 8.4 V * 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.
162 — Quick Reference — Identifying the parts and contr ols 1 INDEX MARK button (p. 64) 2 Zoom ring (p. 23) 3 Focus ring (p. 59) 4 ND FIL TER selector (p. 47) 5 FOCUS selector (p. 59) 6 PUSH AUTO button (p. 59) 7 F ADER button (p. 39) 8 BACK LIGHT button (p.
163 Quick Reference Identifying the parts and controls qh Speaker qj LCD screen (p. 20) qk LCD BRIGHT buttons (p. 21) ql VOLUME buttons (p. 28) w; MEMOR Y PLA Y button (p. 129) wa DISPLA Y button (p. 29) ws MEMOR Y – button (p. 122, 129) wd DA T A CODE button (p.
164 eh eg ej ek el r; r a eg V ideo control buttons (p. 28, 31, 84) C SLOW (slow playback) AUDIO DUB (dubbing) x STOP (stop) m REW (rewind) N PLA Y (playback) M FF (Fast-forward) X P AUSE (pause) z REC (recor ding) The control buttons light up when you set the POWER switch to VCR.
165 Quick Reference CH1•CH2 REC CH SELECT INPUT LEVEL +48V INPUT LEVEL +48V CH1 LINE MIC ON OFF LINE MIC ATT MIC ATT MIC ON OFF 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 recor ding lamp (p.
166 Identifying the parts and controls rl t; ta ts td tk tl y; ys yd ya yf yg yh yj yk yl u; tf tg th tj Fastening the grip strap Fasten the grip strap firmly. rl Hooks for shoulder strap t; Power zoom lever (p. 23) ta PHOTO button (p. 34, 1 18) ts BA TT (battery) RELEASE lever (p.
167 Quick Reference Identifying the parts and controls ua Carrying handle us Remote sensor ud Camera recor ding lamp (p. 18) uf CUSTOM PRESET button (p. 57) ug V iewfinder lens adjustment lever (p. 22) uh Hook for removing the viewfinder (p. 157) uj EJECT switch (p.
168 Attaching the lens hood for the wide conversion lens only To attach the hood for the wide conversion lens, screw the hood clockwise, and then tighten the left hood fixing screw.
169 Quick Reference Attaching the wide conversion lens with the lens hood 1 Attach the base hood for the wide conversion lens and then screw the left lens hood fixing screw. 2 Attach the wide conversion lens. 3 Attach the front hood for the wide conversion lens.
170 Identifying the parts and controls Remote Commander The buttons that have the same name on the Remote Commander as on your camcorder function identically to the buttons on your camcorder. 1 T ransmitter Point toward the r emote sensor to control your camcor der after turning on your camcorder .
171 Quick Reference Identifying the parts and controls To prepare the Remote Commander Insert two size AA (R6) batteries by matching the + and – polarities on the batteries to the + – marks inside the battery compartment.
172 Identifying the parts and controls Operation indicators 1 Cassette memory (p. 142) 2 Remaining battery time (p. 24) 3 Zoom (p. 23)/ Data file name (p. 1 13) 4 Digital effect (p. 40)/ F ADER (p. 38)/ MEMOR Y MIX (p. 121) 5 16:9WIDE (p. 37)/ PROG. SCAN (p.
173 Quick Reference Quick Function Guide Functions to adjust exposure (in the recording mode) • Shooting backlit subjects • In spotlight, such as at the theater or a formal event Functions to give.
174 Index A, B A/V connecting cable .................................. 33, 73, 82 Accessory shoe .................... 167 AC Adaptor ........................... 12 Adjusting shutter speed ...... 46 Adjusting viewfinder ........... 22 AE SHIFT ........
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