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Sony DCR-PC115E Camcorder User Manual

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3. POWER VCR
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5. uoneuuoju jeuonippy 247 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
6. 10 b Do not affix a label around this border About the InfoLITHIUM battery pack What is the InfoLITHIUM battery pack The InfoLITHIUM battery pack is a lithi
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8. POWER OFF CHG
9. 1 Maintenance information and precautions Maintenance information Cleaning the video head To ensure normal recording and clear pictures clean the video heads The video head may be dirty when mosaic pattern noise appears on the playback picture playback pictures do not move playback pictures do not appear e the indicator and CLEANING CASSETTE message appear one after another or the indicator flashes on the screen during recording If the above problem a b or c occurs clean the video heads for 10 seconds with the Sony DVM 12CLD cleaning cassette option
10. wouuee peoueApy 73 Interval recording 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 Example Npumep 1s
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12. Stick Recording a still image on a tape Tape Photo recording Recording images with the flash The flash pops up automatically The default setting is auto no indicator To change the flash mode press the 4 flash repeatedly until the flash mode indicator appears on the screen Each press of 4 flash changes the indicator as follows 5 No indicator Auto red eye reduction The flash fires before recording to reduce the red eye phenomenon The flash fires regardless of the surrounding brightness The flash does not fire 5 Forced flash No flash The flash is adjuste
13. 23 TV VCR VCR
14. Battery pack Full charge 50 supplied 150 NP FM70 240 NP FM90 330 NP FM91 360 The charging time may increase if the battery s temperature is extremely high or low because of the ambient temperature Approximate minutes at 25 C 77 F to charge an empty battery pack
15. POWER
16. Ha Memory Stick NI NO FILE Image size Pasmep Image number Total number of recorded images Print mark Merka Recording data time various settings Data Directory Number File Number Homep
17. CM SEARCH 1 POWER VCR 2 MODE DATE SEARCH TITLE SEARCH DATE SEARCH PHOTO SEARCH PHOTO SCAN 3 I Pl
18. About i LINK The DV jack on this unit is an i LINK compliant DV input output jack This section describes the i LINK standard and its features What is i LINK i LINK is a digital serial interface for handling digital video digital audio and other data in two directions between equipment having the i LINK jack and for controlling other equipment i LINK compatible equipment can be connected by a single i LINK cable Possible applications are operations and data transactions with various digital AV equipment When two or more i LINK compatible equipment are connected to this unit in a daisy chain operations and data transactions are possible with not only the equipment that this unit is connected to but also w
19. SEARCH SII 1 POWER B VCR 2 SEARCH MODE PHOTO SEARCH TITLE SEARCH DATE SEARCH PHOTO SEARCH PHOTO SCAN 3 Pl
20. seg anueg 37 38 Recording a picture Time code The time code indicates the recording or playback time 0 00 00 hours minutes seconds in CAMERA mode and 0 00 00 00 hours minutes seconds frames in VCR mode You cannot rewrite only the time code Remaining tape indicator The indicator may not be displayed accurately depending on the tape Recording data The recording data date time or various settings when recorded are not displayed while recording However they are recorded automatically onto the tape To display the recording data press DATA CODE on the Remote Commander during playback Shooting backlit subjects BACK LIGHT When you shoot a subject with the light source behind the subject or a subject with a lig
21. PINO 257 Identifying the parts and controls 29 VIDEO jack 49 91 109 169 29 S VIDEO 49 91 109 169 30 MIC PLUG IN POWER jack 30 MIC PLUG IN POWER Connect an external microphone Miete i ee optional This jack also accepts plug in power microphone 31 AUDIO VIDEO jack 31 AUDIO VIDEO 32 RESET button 223 32 RESET 232
22. 2 Stick CODE POWER
23. INHIBIT 12 1 2 32 1 2 AUDIO MIX 16
24. f A 1 POWER B CAMERA MENU P EFFECT W 132 2 MANUAL SET AE OFF T NEG ART SEPIA amp W SOLARIZE QRETURN ETc 2 MENU END wouuee eiaHaureiunHuonop peoueApy 63 64 Using special effects Picture effect To cancel the picture effect function Set P EFFECT to OFF in the menu settings While using the picture effect function You cannot select OLD MOVIE mode with D EFFECT When you set the POWER switch to OFF CHG The picture effect is automatically cancelled
25. USB USB USB Ha CD ROM USB USB Windows 98 98 Windows 2000 1 Windows 2 CD ROM CD ROM 3 USB Driver Installation for Windows
26. POWER VCR DATA CODE Various settings b c d SP 0 00 23 01 comin a Tape counter b SteadyShot OFF c Exposure mode d White balance e Gain f Shutter speed g Aperture value Not to display various settings Set DATA CODE to DATE in the menu settings p 132 The display changes as follows when you press DATA CODE on the Remote Commander date time
27. Recording an image from atape as a still image Recording still image from other equipment Before operation Set DISPLAY to LCD in the menu settings The default setting is LCD 1 Set the POWER switch to VCR 2 Play back the recorded tape or turn the TV on to see the desired programme The image of the other equipment is displayed on the LCD screen or viewfinder 3 Follow steps 3 and 4 on page 167 Using the AN connecting cable VIDEO Q AUDIO VCR cK Signal flow Nepegaya Connect the yellow plug of the A V connecting cable to the video jack on the VCR or the TV If your TV or VCR has an S video jack Pictures can be reproduced more faithfully by using an S video cable optional 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 TV or VCR This connection produces hig
28. AK 4 16 16 CI I16K ini Digital rs Mn DT mini DV CI sei Usable cassettes When you play back Playing back an NTSC recorded tape You can play back tapes recorded in the NTSC video system on the LCD screen if the tape is recorded in the SP mode Copyright signal When you play back Using any other video camera recorder you cannot record on tape that has recorded a copyright control signals for copyright protection of software which is played back on your camcorder When you record You cannot record software on your camcorder that
29. 72 Memory Stick 5 Recording a still image on a tape Tape Photo recording You cannot shoot images with the flash during
30. 12 13 Editing Dubbing a tape Using the A V connecting cable You can dub or edit on the VCR connected to your camcorder using your camcorder as a player Connect your camcorder to the VCR using the A V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder Before operation Set DISPLAY to LCD in the menu settings The default setting is LCD Press the following buttons to make the indicator disappear so that they will not be superimposed on the edited tape DISPLAY DATA CODE on the Remote Commander SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander 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 Prepare the VCR for recording then set the input selector to LINE Connect the A V connecting cable to AUDIO VIDEO jack Refe
31. 1 POWER CAMERA VCR MEMORY MENU LCD BRIGHT 132 2 lt gt LCD VF SET XT LCD BRIGHT B CD VF SET LCD BRIGHT JE 2 COLOUR VF B L RETURN a MENU END MENU END To darken lt gt lighten LCD screen backlight You can change the brightness of the backlight Select LCD B L in the menu settings when using the battery pack p 132
32. 1 19 M Super NightShot 10 POWER CAMERA DEMO gt
33. Memory Stick Memory Stick e Memory Stick He Memory Stick Memory Stick Memory Stick
34. Using a Memory Stick introduction Selecting the image size You can select either of two image sizes Still images 1360 x 1020 or 640 x 480 When the POWER switch is set to VCR the image size is automatically set to 640 x 480 The default setting is 1360 x 1020 Moving pictures 320 x 240 or 160 x 112 The default setting is 320 x 240 1 Set the POWER switch to MEMORY Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the right unlock position 2 Press MENU then select and decide upon STILL SET still image or MOVIE SET moving picture in amp with the control button p 132 3 Select and decide upon IMAGESIZE with the control button 4 Select and decide upon the desired image size with the control button The indicator changes as follows 13600 gt Leo Moving pictures gt Still images 3 STILL SET Memory Stick
35. Ha Memory Stick 167 180 DV POWER OFF Playing back a tape with digital effects During playback you can process a scene using the digital effect functions STILL FLASH LUMI and TRAIL 1 In the playback or playback pause mode press MENU then select and decide upon D EFFECT in fd wit
36. DC IN Sony Hue 010 10 23 24 Step 2 Setting the date and time Set the date and time settings 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 dat
37. 4 pooueapy 4 83 84 Searching the boundaries of recorded tape by title Title search If you use a tape with cassette memory you can search for the boundaries of recorded tape by title Use the Remote Commander for this operation CM only Before operation Set CM SEARCH in to ON in the menu settings The default setting is ON 1 Set the POWER switch to VCR 2 Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly until the TITLE SEARCH indicator appears The indicator changes as follows TITLE SEARCH DATE SEARCH PHOTO SEARCH PHOTO SCAN no indicator 3 I or PPI on the Remote Commander to select the title for playback Your camcorder automatically starts playback of the scene having the title that you selected TITLE SEARCH HELLO CONGRATULATIONS HAPPY NEW YEAR PRESENT GOOD MORNING WEDDING SEARCH MODE ITLE SEARCH HAPPY NEW YEAR PRESENT NIGHT
38. gt DISPLAY DISPLAY DISPLAY sorseg 2 45 46 Playing back a tape About date time and various settings Your camcorder automatically records not only images on the tape but also the recording data date time or various settings when recorded Data code Use the Remote Commander for this operation Set the POWER switch to VCR then playback a tape Press DATA CODE on the Remote Commander The display changes as follows date time various settings SteadyShot exposure white balance gain shutter speed aperture value no indicator Date time Opnamedatum tijd SP 0 00 23 01 comin 4 7 2001 12 05 56
39. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT LASER KLASSE 1 LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE KLASS 1 LASERAPPARAT 3 ATTENTION The electromagnetic fields at the specific frequencies may influence the picture and sound
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41. PAL M PAL N uoneuuoju jeuonippy 243 Maintenance information and precautions 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 If there is moisture ins
42. 1 CAMERA MEMORY MENU WHT BAL 1 132 2 HOLD 36 OUTDOOR 2 INDOOR
43. Playing Battery pack Playing time on LCD screen Playing time with LCD closed NP FM50 supplied 155 185 NP FM70 320 385 NP FM90 490 580 NP FM91 565 670 Approximate minutes when you use a fully charged battery Approximate continuous playing time at 25 C 77 F The battery life will be shorter if you use your camcorder in a cold environment 25
44. OFF TITLE DSPL 132 WHITE YELLOW lt gt VIOLET lt RED gt CYAN GREEN BLUE SMALL lt LARGE LARGE 13 12 LARGE SMALL LARGE SMALL LARGE 20
45. 2 lt 2 END SEARCH END SEARCH
46. NightShot NightShot He NightShot Light NightShot Light NightShot PROGRAM AE HOLOGRAM AF Super NightShot NightShot
47. Picture the mirror mode The picture on the LCD screen is a mirror image However the picture will be normal when recorded During recording in the mirror mode ZERO SET MEMORY on the Remote Commander does not work ZERO SET MEMORY Recording a picture Indicators displayed in the recording mode The indicators are not recorded on tapes Remaining battery time Ha Cassette This appears when usi
48. 60 510 765 LP Memory Stick 158 1 CAPTURE
49. LP Sony Excellence Master LP SP e SP LP LP AUDIO MODE 16 16
50. pooueapy wouuee 77 78 Advanced Playback Operations Playing back a tape with picture effects During playback you can process a scene using the picture effect functions NEG ART SEPIA B amp W and SOLARIZE 1 In the playback or playback pause mode press MENU then select and decide upon P EFFECT in with the control button p 132 2 Select and decide upon the desired mode with the control button For details of each picture effect function see page 63 To cancel the picture effect function Set P EFFECT to OFF in the menu settings Notes You cannot process externally input scenes using the picture effect function You cannot record images on a tape on your camcorder when you have processed the image using the picture effect function However you can record images on a Memory Stick p 167 180 or on a VCR using your camcorder as a player Pictures processed by the picture effect function Pictures processed by the picture effect function are not output through the amp DV jack When you set t
51. MIC PLUG IN POWER AUDIO VIDEO 119 120 Audio dubbing Adding an audio sound ona recorded tape Choose a connection mentioned before and connect audio equipment or microphone to your camcorder Then follow the procedure below 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 B Then press at the point where you want to start recording to set your camcorder to the playback pause mode 4 Press AUDIO DUB on the Remote Commander The green SH indicator appears on the screen 5 Press and start playing back the audio you want to record at the same time The new sound is recorded in stereo 2 ST2 during playback During recording new sound the red appears on the screen 6 Press at the point where you want to stop recording
52. POWER OFF CHG VCR Adjusting the white balance manually You can manually adjust and set the white balance This adjustment makes white subjects look white and allows more natural colour balance Normally white balance is automatically adjusted 1 Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY Press MENU then select and decide upon WHT BAL in with the control button p 132 2 Select and decide upon the desired white balance mode with the control button HOLD Recording a single coloured subject or background 3 OUTDOOR Recording a sunset sunrise just after sunset just before sunrise neon signs or fireworks Under a colour matching fluorescent lamp Os INDOOR Lighting condition changes quickly Too bright place such as photography studios Under sodium lamps or mercury lamps To return to the automatic white balance mode Set WHT BAL to AUTO in the menu settings
53. 1 2 POWER VCR 3 4 AUDIO DUB 5 2 ST2
54. 1 DC IN Tak 2 3 2 3 PRECAUTION The set is not disconnected from the AC power source mains as long as it is connected to the wall socket even if the set itself has been turned off Notes The AC power adaptor can supply power even if the battery pack is attached to your camcorder The DC IN jack has source priority This means that the battery pack cannot supply any power if the mains lead is connected to the DC IN jack even when the mains lead is not plugged into a wall socket Using a car battery Use Sony DC Adaptor Charger optional Refer to the operating instructions of the DC Adaptor Charger for further information
55. BO B Maintenance information and precautions About care and storage of the lens Wipe the surface of the lens clean with a soft cloth in the following instance When there are fingerprints on the lens surface In hot or humid locations When the lens is used in environments such as the seaside e Store the lens in a well ventilated location subject to little dirt or dust To prevent mold from occurring periodically perform the above We recommend t
56. 8 4 7 20 Dubbing only desired scenes Digital program editing on tapes OTHERS XT DATA CODE COMMANDER VIDEO EDIT MARK UNDO ERASE ALL START D N e RETURN RETUR Erd 4 E MENU END MENU END E MEMORY TOTAL 0 00 00 00 ETURN EDIT SET AP SCENE 0 VEA MENU END 8 VIDEO EDIT 0 08 55 06 VIDEO EDIT MARK 1 OUT MARK 0 09 07 06 VIDEO EDIT 0 10 01 23 2 IN MARK 4 IN UNDO UNDO ERASE ALL ERASE ALL START START EDIT SET EDIT SET MENU END IM TORO Ud TOTAL 9 00 12 00
57. CODE 1 POWER OFF CHG 2 3 4 5 6 90 90 180 When closing the LCD panel set it vertically and swing it into the camco
58. Memory Stick Using a Memory Stick introduction Memory Stick s formatted by a computer Memory Stick s formatted by Windows OS or Macintosh computers do not have a guaranteed compatibility with this camcorder Notes on image data compatibility Image data files recorded on Memory Stick s by your camcorder conform with the Design Rules for Camera File Systems universal standard established by the JEITA Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association You cannot play back on your camcorder still images recorded on other equipment DCR TRV890E TRV900 TRV900E or DSC D700 D770 that does not conform with this universal standard These models are not sold in some areas If you cannot use the Memory Stick that is used with other equipment format it with this camcorder p 137 However formatting erases all information on the Memory Stick EM Memory Stick and are trademarks of Sony Corporation Windows and Windows Media are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries
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60. DCR TRV890E TRV900 TRV900E DSC D700 D770 Memory Stick 145 Ha Memory Stick e Memory Stick Sony Corporation Windows Windows Media Microsoft Corporation Macintosh Mac OS QuickTime Apple Computer RealPlayer
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62. ZERO SET MEMORY OT 3 5 ZERO SET MEMORY Superimposing a title only If you use a tape with cassette memory you can superimpose the title 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 127 You can also select the colour size and position of titles CM only 5
63. lt Z amp Labelling a cassette Erasing all the data in cassette memory You can erase all the data in cassette memory at once 1 Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or VCR 2 Press MENU then select and decide upon ERASE ALL in with the control button p 132 3 Select and decide upon OK with the control button OK changes to EXECUTE 4 Select and decide upon EXECUTE with the control button ERASING flashes on the screen When all the data is erased COMPLETE is displayed To cancel deleting Select and decide upon RETURN with the control button in step 4 1 POWER VCR 2
64. 6 Searching a recording by date Date search To stop searching Press Note If one day s recording is less than two minutes your camcorder may not accurately find the point where the recording date changes If a tape has a blank portion between recorded portions The date search function may not work correctly Cassette memory The tape cassette memory can hold six recording date data If you search the date among seven or more data see Searching for the date without using cassette memory below Searching for the date without using cassette memory 1 Set the POWER switch to VCR 2 Press MENU then select and decide upon CM SEARCH in to OFF with the control button p 132 3 Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly until the DATE SEARCH indicator appears The indicator changes as follows r DATE SEARCH PHOTO SEARCH noindicator PHOTOSCAN 4 Press 9 on the Remote Commander to search for the previous date or press P on the Remote Co
65. LCD DISPLAY LCD no 1 2 POWER VCR 3 6 4 B 5
66. a REC TIME bJINTERVAL 1 In the standby mode press MENU then select and decide upon INT REC in with the control button p 132 2 Select and decide upon SET with the control button 3 Set INTERVAL and REC TIME D Select and decide upon INTERVAL with the control button Select and decide upon the desired interval time with the control button The time 30SEC gt 1MIN gt 5MIN gt 10MIN 3 Select and decide upon REC TIME with the control button Select and decide upon the desired recording time with the control button The time 0 55 15 1 55 2SEC Select and decide upon RETURN with the control button 4 Select and decide upon ON with the control button 5 Press MENU to erase the menu display The INTERVAL indicator flashes 6 Press START STOP to start interval recording The INTERVAL indicator lights up 74 1 MENU INT c 132 2 SET 3
67. 20 Ha Memory Stick 184 1 95 2 95 100 3 102 2 3 1 104 2 107
68. o NightShot PROGRAM AE suonesdo AINS 9 exogeg 163 Recording still images on Memory Stick s Memory Photo recording Shooting using the HOLOGRAM AF The HOLOGRAM AF is an auxiliary light source used for focusing on subjects in dark places Set HOLOGRAM F to AUTO in the menu settings The default setting is AUTO When Xon appears on the screen in a dark place press PHOTO ligh
69. POWER CAMERA MEMORY BACK LIGHT EX BACK LIGHT BACK LIGHT If you press EXPOSURE when shooting backlit subjects The backlight function will be cancelled EXPOSURE Recording a picture Shooting in the dark NightShot Super NightShot The NightShot function enables you to shoot a subject in a dark place For example you can satisfactorily record the environment of nocturnal animals for observation when you use this function Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY slide NIGHTSHOT to ON and NIGHTSHOT indicators flash on the screen To cancel the NightShot function slide NIGHTSHOT to OFF SUPER NIGHTSHOT NIGHTSHOT OFF a a o eON Using Super NightShot The Super NightShot mode makes subjects more than 16 times brighter than those recorded in the NightShot mo
70. Superimposing a title If the tape has too many index signals You may not be able to superimpose a title because the memory is full In this case delete data you do not need Not to display titles Set TITLE DSPL to OFF in the menu settings p 132 Title setting The title colour changes as follows WHITE YELLOW gt VIOLET lt gt RED CYAN gt GREEN gt BLUE The title size changes as follows SMALL LARGE You cannot input 13 characters or more in LARGE size If you input more than 12 characters the title size returns to SMALL even you select LARGE If you select SMALL you have nine choices for the title position If you select LARGE you have eight choices for the title position One cassette can have up to about 20 titles if one title consists of five characters However if the cassette memory is full with date photo and cassette label data one cassette can have only up to about 11 titles with five characters each Cassette memory capacity is as follows 6 date data 12 photo data 1 cassette label If the GQ FULL mark appears The cassette memory is full Erase the title you do not need
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72. b Searching for a photo Photo search Photo scan To stop searching Press Searching for a photo without using cassette memory 1 Set the POWER switch to VCR 2 Press MENU then select and decide upon CM SEARCH in to OFF with the control button p 132 3 Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly until the PHOTO SEARCH indicator appears The indicator changes as follows r DATE SEARCH PHOTO SEARCH 4A noindicator PHOTOSCAN 4 Press 199 or BPI on the Remote Commander to select the photo for playback Each time you press k or PPI your camcorder searches for the previous or next photo Your camcorder automatically starts playback of the photo To stop searching Press 1 POWER VCR 2 MENU
73. LUMI Memory Stick OVERLAP
74. OFF P EFFECT OLD MOVIE EFFECT POWER OFF CHG Using special effects 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 LUMI LUMINANCEKEY You can swap a brighter area in a still picture with a moving picture TRAIL You can record the picture so that an incidental image like a trail is left SLOW SHTR SLOW SHUTTER You can slow down the shutter speed The slow shutter mode is good for recording dark pictures more brightly OLD MOVIE You can add an old movie type atmosphere to pictures Your camcorder automatically sets the wide mode to ON and picture effect to SEPIA and the appropriate shutter speed Still image
75. 127 1 the POWER switch to CAMERA VCR Press MENU then select and decide upon TITLE in with the control button p 132 2 Select and decide upon C3 with the control button 3 Select and decide upon the desired title with the control button The title flashes 4 Change the colour size or position if necessary Select and decide upon the COLOUR SIZE or POSITION with the control button The item appears Select and decide upon the desired item with the control button Repeat steps and until the title is laid out as desired 5 Press on the control button again to complete the setting In the recording playback or playback pause mode The TITLE SAVE indicator appears on the screen for five seconds and the title is set In the standby mode The TITLE indicator appears And when you press START STOP to start recording TITLE SAVE appears on the screen for five seconds and the title is set 1 POWER CAMERA VCR MENU
76. DV DISPLAY V OUT LCD 132 DISPLAY DISPLAY Advanced Recording Operations Recording a still image on a tape Tape Photo recording You can record an still image like a photograph You can record about 510 images in the SP mode and about 765 images in the LP mode on a 60 minute tape Besides the operation described here your camcorder can record still images on Memory Stick s p 158 1 In the standby mode keep pressing PHOTO lightly until a still image appears The CAPTURE indicator appears Recording does not start yet To change the still image release PHOTO select a still image again and then press and hold PHOTO lightly 2 Press PHOTO deeper The still image on the screen is recorded for about seven seconds The sound during those seven seconds is also recorded The still image is displayed on the screen until recording is completed
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78. 7 Superimposing a still image in the Memory Stick on an image MEMORY MIX Recording superimposed images on a Memory Stick as a still image Before operation Insert a Memory Stick recorded still images into your camcorder 1 Set the POWER switch to MEMORY Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the right unlock position 2 Press MEMORY MIX The last recorded or last composed image appears on the lower part of the screen as a thumbnail image 3 Press MEMORY to select the image you want to superimpose To see the previous image press MEMORY To see the next image press MEMORY 4 Select the desired mode with the control button The mode changes as follows CHROM LUMI gt C CHROM 5 Press on the control button The still image is superimposed on the moving image 6 Press lt gt on the control button to adjust the effect M CHROM The colour blue scheme of the area in the still image which is to be swapped with a moving image M LUMI The colour bright scheme of the area in the still image which is to be swapped with a moving image C CHROM The colour blue scheme of the area in the moving image which is to be swapped with a still image The fewer
79. Ha Memory Stick LOCK 150 123 126 gt
80. MEMORY MEMORY 4 CHROM LUMI lt CHROM OVERLAP Superimposing a still image in the Memory Stick on an image MEMORY MIX 5 Press on the control button The still image is superimposed on the moving image 6 Press lt P gt on the control button to adjust the effect M CHROM The colour blue scheme of the area in the still image which is to be swapped with a moving image M LUMI The colour bright scheme of the area in the still image which is to be swapped with a moving image C CHROM The colour blue scheme of the area in the moving image which is to be swapped with a still image M OVERLAP No adjustment necessary The fewer bars there are on the screen the stronger the effect 7 Press START STOP to start recording Still image Stilstaand beeld Memory Stick MEMORY MIX
81. c d b Checking supplied accessories Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder 1 2 3 e s 12 i AC L10A L10B L10C AC power adaptor 1 mains lead 1 p 19 A V connecting cable 1 p 49 USB cable 1 p 198 Battery terminal cover 1 p 18 NP FM50 battery pack 1 p 18 19 Wireless Remote Commander 1 p 261 Size R6 AA battery for Remote Commander 2 p 262 Lens cap 1 p 29 9 Lens hood 1 33 10 Memory Stick 1 149 CD ROM SPVD 004 USB Driver 1 p 197 12 21
82. i LINK DV i LINK i LINK DV i LINK i LINK IEEE 1394 SONY IEEE 1394 Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers uoneuuoju jeuonippy 241 About i LINK i LINK Baud rate i LINK s maximum baud rate varies according to the equipment Three maximum baud rates are defined 100 approx 100 200 approx 200Mbps 400 approx 400Mbps The baud rate is listed under Spe
83. POWER PC115E PC120E e fa Het Contents of the recording cannot be compensated if recording or playback is not made due to a malfunction of the camcorder storage media etc Using this manual Note on Cassette Memory Your camcorder is based on the DV format You can only use mini DV cassettes with your camcorder We recommend that you use a tape with cassette memory CIII The functions which require different operations depending on whether the tape has the cassette memory or not are End search 42 Date search p 86 Photo search p 88 The functions you can operate only with the casset
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85. SteadyShot SUPER NIGHTSHOT PROGRAM AE PROGRAM Memory Stick Memory Stick DATA CODE
86. gt 18 POWER OFF CHG gt OFF CHG 19 CHG 18 gt Sony Sony USB USB USB gt USB USB 199 B
87. AUTO HOLOGRAM F AUTO Mon HOLOGRAM AF HOLOGRAM AF AF Laser Class 1
88. Memory Stick Ha Memory Stick Memory Stick 1 POWER VCR 2 B 3 CAPTURE 4 Ha Memory Stick
89. JPEG MPEG Windows OS OC Microsoft Windows 98 Windows 98SE Windows Windows 2000 Professional Pentium 200 USB RealPlayer Windows Media Player Macintosh Macintosh Mac OS 8 5 1 8 6 9 0 9 1 Mac OS
90. Recording video or TV programmes Using the i LINK cable DV connecting cable Simply connect the i LINK cable DV connecting cable optional to amp DV jack of your camcorder and to DV OUT of the DV products With a digital to digital connection video and audio signals are transmitted in digital form for high quality editing 1 Insert a blank tape or a tape you want to record over into your camcorder and insert the recorded tape into the VCR 2 Set the POWER switch to VCR on your camcorder 3 Press REC and the button on its right simultaneously on your camcorder then immediately press M on your camcorder 4 Press on the VCR to start playback The picture to be recorded appears on the screen 5 Press on your camcorder at the scene where you want to start recording from DV OUT optional NX Signal flow Nepegaya When you have finished dubbing a tape Press on both your camcorder and the VCR i LINK DV
91. POWER CAMERA MEMORY CLOCK SET 246 1 POWER CAMERA MEMORY MENU 2 A F 8 3 A F CLOCK SET 4 A F
92. 245 HiFi SOUND 2 gt STEREO 132 gt 44 AUDIO MIX B ST2 gt AUDIO MIX 132 86 SEARCH OFF gt 132 87
93. x O 10 CAMERA AUTO
94. gt 262 gt 262 1 19 M DISPLAY B V OUT LCD gt LCD 132 231 5
95. 32 44 1 48 16 16BIT uoneuuoju jeuonippy 237 238 Usable cassettes When you play back a dual sound track tape When you play back a dual sound track tape recorded in a stereo system set HiFi SOUND to the desired mode in the menu settings p 132 Sound from speaker HiFi SOUND 132 HiFi Sound Playing back Playing back a dual Mode a stereo tape sound track tape STEREO Stereo Main sound and sub HiFi SOUND
96. 2 Sony Corporation Carl Zeiss MTF Modulation Transfer Function 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 Ov 4 ON 1 PHOTO button 51 158 DISPLAY button p 45 2 3 Memory control buttons p 190 4 SEARCH MODE button p 84 86 88 5 Video control buttons 47 6 7 8 REC button p 112 114 116 MARK button p 104 1
97. 2 MENU VIDEO EDIT Etc 132 3 4 C EDITSEARCH 5 MARK IN 6 7 MARK
98. 3 Bluetooth Bluetooth uoneuuoju jeuonippy 253 7 2 V 8 4 V 4 1 W 3 6 W 0 40 20 no 60 57 x 118 x 113 mm 580 g 690 g NP FM50 DVM60
99. NP FM70 FM90 FM91 FM70 FM90 FM91 2 3 uoneuuojuj jeuonippy ua 2 39
100. Stick suonessdo pns AINS 9 exogeg 171 Superimposing a still image in the Memory Stick on an image Memory Stick 172 MEMORY MIX MEMORY MIX Still image Moving image CHROM Still image Moving image L M LUMI HAPPY f Still image Moving image T 3 P um a C CHROM T imp Still image Moving image jeny oleeco Lor m gt The superimposed image using Memory overlap function can be recorded on tapes only Recording superimposed images on atape Before operation Insert a tape for recording into your camcorder Insert a Memory Stick recorded still images into your camcorder 1 Set the
101. EDITSEARCH seg anueg 43 Playback Basics Playing back a tape You can monitor the playback picture on the screen If you close the LCD panel you
102. SEARCH EDIT PROGRAM VIDEO EDIT MENU 107 Dubbing only desired scenes Digital program editing on tapes You cannot record on the VCR when The tape has run out The write protect tab on the cassette is set to lock The IR SETUP code is not correct when IR is selected
103. OS 9 0 9 1 e Mac OS 8 6 CD ROM e iBook Power Mac G4 Mac OS 8 6 USB QuickTime 3 0 Viewing images using computer Ha Notes Operations are not guaranteed for either the Windows or Macintosh environment if you connect two or more USB equipment to a single computer at the same time or when using a hub Depending on the type of USB equipment that is used simultaneously some equipment may not operate Operations are not guaranteed for all the recommended computer environments mentioned above All other product names mentioned herein may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies Furthermore TM and are not mentioned in each case in this manual Installing the USB driver Before connecting your camcorder to your computer install the USB driver to the computer Th
104. 10 30 InfoLITHIUM InfoLITHIUM InfoLITHIUM InfoLITHIUM InfoLITHIUM 0 Q InfoLITHIUM Step 1 Preparing the power supply Connecting to a wall socket When you use your camcorder for a long time we recommend that you power it from a wall socket using the AC power adaptor 1 Open the jack cover Connect the AC power adaptor supplied with your camcorder to the DC IN jack on your camcorder with the plug s A mark facing up 2 Connect the mains lead to the AC power adaptor 3 Connect the mains lead to a wall socket 1
105. 60 63 65 PROGRAM 68 71 72 74 76 78 79 PB ZOOM 81 muswees 83
106. SEPIA Moving picture E Moving picture wouuee 65 66 Using special effects Digital effect 1 Set the POWER switch to CAMERA Press MENU then select and decide upon D EFFECT in with the control button p 132 2 Select and decide upon the desired digital effect mode with the control button The bars appear In the STILL or LUMI mode the still image that you selected and decided upon is stored in memory 3 Adjust and decide upon the effect with the control button Items to be adjusted 1 POWER CAMERA MENU D EFFECT 132 2
107. PROGRAM Super NightShot psoueapy wouuee 61 62 Using the fader function When you select OVERLAP WIPE or DOT Your camcorder automatically stores the image recorded on a tape As the image is being stored the indicators flash fast and the playback picture disappears At this stage the picture may not be recorded clearly depending on the tape condition When you set the POWER switch to MEMORY You cannot use the fader function While using the bounce function you cannot use the following functions Focus Zoom Picture effect Exposure Note on the bounce function The BOUNCE indicator does not appear in the following mode or functions D ZOOM is activated in the menu settings Wide mode Picture effect PROGRAM AE
108. AUDIO MIX DEMO MODE DEMO MODE DEMO MODE NIGHTSHOT NIGHTSHOT DEMO MODE STBY 10 POWER CAMERA POWER CAMERA DEMO MODE OFF STBY
109. gt 84 SEARCH B OFF gt 132 2 123 85 AUDIO MIX ST1 AUDIO 132 TITLE DSPL B OFF 228 gt 132 B
110. gt 33 He gt 33 SteadyShot STEADYSHOT OFF gt 132 u FOCUS 72 gt 72 gt 31
111. MEMORY MEMORY 6 IH e 7 Ecnu 5 6 To stop copying in the middle Press 204 Copying the image recorded on Memory Stick s to tapes Memory Stick During copying You cannot operate the following buttons MEMORY PLAY MEMORY INDEX MEMORY DELETE MEMORY MEMORY MIX Note on the index screen You cannot record the index screen If you press EDITSEARCH during pause mode Memory playback stops Image data modified with your computers or shot with other equipment You may not be able to copy them with your camcorder If you press DISPLAY in during recording or in recording standby mode You can see memory playback and the file name indicators in addition to t
112. 640 480 Memory Stick x Memory Stick Memory Stick PHOTO Ha Memory Stick Memory Stick
113. VCR VTR 3 MENU VIDEO EDIT Etc 132 TAPE EDIT SET CONTROL IR IR SETUP IR SETUP IR SETUP 97 95 Dubbing only desired scenes Digital program editing on tapes 3 OTHERS OTHERS VIDEO EDIT 0 08 55 06 DATA CODE DATA CODE MARK UNDO EEP COMMANDER ERASE ALL DISPLAY START EEP COMMANDER DISPLAY VIDEO EDIT RETURN VIDEO EDIT RETURN EDIT SET IR RETURN TAPE TOTAL 0 00 00 00 MEMBRE SCENE 0 aa 2222122422222 22 MENU END MENU END MENU END 6
114. Memory Stick suoneazedo pns AINS 9 exogeg 175 Superimposing a still image in the Memory Stick on an image MEMORY MIX Still image To change the still image to superimpose Do either of the following Press before step 7 Press on the control button before step 7 and repeat the procedure from step 4 To change the mode setting Press on the control button before step 7 and repeat the procedure from step 4 To cancel MEM ORY MIX Press MEMORY MIX 176 Memory Stick MEMORY MIX 7 7
115. MEMORY SET SFN STILL SET PIC MODE QUALITY 4 IMAGESIZE 9 RETURN SUPER FINE STANDARD wv REMAIN 120 MENU END MEMORY SET STANDARD REMAIN 3653 MENU END ns OWN eLoged 153 Using a Memory Stick introduction Image quality settings Setting Meaning SUPER FINE This is the highest image quality in SEN your camcorder The number of still images you can record is less than in FINE mode The image is compressed to about 1 3 FINE FINE Use this mode when you want to record high quality images The image is compressed to about 1 6 STANDARD This is the standard image quality STD The image is compressed to about 1 10 Note In some cases changing the image quality mode may not affect the image quality depending on the types of images you are shooting 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 selected image quality mode and image size Details are shown in the table below You can select 1360 x 1020 or 640 x 480 image size in the menu settings 1360 x 1020 image size Imag
116. OFF 16 9WIDE psoueapy wouuee 59 60 Using the fader function You can fade in or out to give your recording a professional appearance FADER FADER mosaic BOUNCE OVERLAP WIPE DOT b 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 You can use the bounce function when D ZOOM is set to OFF in the menu settings Fade in only MONOTONE C 7 OTCKOKOM
117. P 4 A Y e 5 gt RETURN 4 2 4 141 a 389 al va Dl TAPE SET REC MODE AUDIO MODE REMAIN TAPE SET wr MODE P AUDIO MODE ESREMAIN RETURN eae a 2 MENU END MENU END f L d Y lt AREMA 3 AUDIO MODE REMAIN ON RETURN RETURN Kk 5 2 MENU END MENU END Cif vs T REC MODE AUDIO MO D REMAIN RETURN Changing the menu settings make the menu display disappear
118. Memory Stick 1 POWER MEMORY LOCK 2 START STOP IMAGESIZE 320 x 240 15 IMAGESIZE 160 x 112 60 5 START STOP He stop recording Press START STOP 178 START STOP Recording moving pictures on Memory Stick s MPEG movie recording
119. JPEG JPEG jpg MPEG mpg c 100 0001 Dsc00001 jpg MOV00001 Mov00001 mpg suoneazedo pns AINS 2 1 149 Using a Memory Stick introduction Using a Memory Stick Memory Stick Memory Stick Terminal Knemmb Write protect tab You cann
120. gt 238 65 AUTO REMAIN 132 229 230 Memory Stick Memory Stick POWER MEMORY gt MEMORY 158 Memory Stick gt Memory Stick 152 Memory Stick 211
121. 1360 x 1020 640 480 POWER VCR 640 480 1360 1020 320 x 240 160 112 320 x 240 1 POWER MEMORY LOCK 2 MENU STILL SET MOVIE SET 132 3 IMAGESIZE 4 c
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124. USB Memory Stick Windows Memory Stick He Ha Memory Stick Viewing images using computer Software Depending on your application software the file size may increase when you open a still image file When you load an image modified using a retouch software from your computer to the camcorder or when you directly modify the image on the camcorder the image format will differ so a file error indicator may appear and you may be unable to open the file Communications with your computer Communications between your camcorder and your computer may not recover after recovering from Suspend Resume or Sleep Image file storage destinations and image files Image files recorded with your camcorder are grouped in folders by recording mode The meanings of the file names are as follows ILILIL stands for any number within the range from 0001 to 9999 For Windows Me users The drive recognising the camera is E ie Dedia Sy Ma Der JA He Cargada za 3 Florey Lc x ga sal Hg pan Dec SS
125. POWER OFF CHG 1 POWER VCR lt 7 amp Labelling a cassette you can label a cassette The label can consist of up to 10 characters and is stored in cassette memory When you insert the labelled cassette and turn the power on the label is displayed for about five seconds If you use a tape with cassette memory only 1 Insert the cassette you want to label 2 Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or VCR 3 Press MENU then select and decide upon TAPE TITLE in with the control button p 132 Tape title display appears 4 Select and decide upon the desired character with the control button 5 Repeat steps
126. MEMORY PLAY Viewing a still image Memory photo playback Note When displaying the index screen the number appears above each image This indicates the order in which images are recorded on the Memory Stick These numbers are different from the data file names p 149 Image data modified with your computers or shot with other equipment These files may not be displayed on the index screen Ha Memory Stick 149 suoneaedo pns foul AINS ows 2 109 4 193 Viewing a moving picture MPEG movie playback You can play back moving
127. 1 POWER VCR 2 a M 3 c MH 4 ZERO SET MEMORY ZERO SET MEMORY 0 00 00 5 lt 4 b
128. 113 Recording video or TV programmes Using the Remote Commander In step 3 press REC and MARK simultaneously then immediately press If And in step 5 press IM at the scene where you want to start recording from You can connect one VCR only using the i LINK cable DV connecting cable During digital editing The colour of the display may be uneven However this does not affect the dubbed picture If you record playback pause picture with the DV jack The recorded picture becomes rough And when you play back the picture using your camcorder the picture may jitter Before recording Make sure that the DV IN indicator appears on the screen The DV IN indicator may appear on both equipment Note on the Remote Commander 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 114 3 MARK
129. Memory Stick Memory Stick POWER CAMERA suonesdo pns AINS 9 exogeg 179 Recording a picture from atapeasa moving picture Your camcorder can read moving picture data recorded on a tape and record it as a moving picture on a Memory Stick Your camcorder can also take in moving picture data through the input connector and record it as a moving picture Memory Stick Before operation Insert a recorded tape into your camcorder Insert a Memory Stick into your camcorder 1 Set the POWER switch to VCR 2 Press The picture recorded on the tape is played back And press Ill at the scene where you want to start recording from 3 Press START STOP on your camcorder When IMAGESIZE in the menu settings is set to 320 x 240 the maximum recording time is 15 seconds However when IMAGESIZE in the menu settings is set to 160 x 112 the maximum
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131. He C 1 the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY press FOCUS lightly The gt indicator appears 2 Turn the focus ring to sharpen focus 1 POWER CAMERA MEMORY FOCUS F 2 To return to the autofocus mode Press FOCUS lightly to turn off the indicator FOCUS
132. 150 Ha Memory Stick LOCK 150 MEMORY PLAY 190 Ha Memory Stick LOCK gt 150 MEMORY PLAY 190
133. CM SET TITLE TITLEERASE APE TITL 85 Y ERASE ALL M RETURN MENU END TAPE TITLE ABCDE 12345 FGHIJ 67890 KLMNO PORST UVWXY SET 28 MENU END gn TAPE TITLE ABCDE 12345 FGHIJ 67890 KLMNO PORST uvwxy SET 7 MENU END TAPE TITLE M ABCDE 12345 FGHIJ 67890 KLMNO PQRST UVWXY SET Z amp 7 MENU END bunip3 129 Labelling a cassette To erase the label you have made Select and decide upon with the control button in step 4 The last character is erased To change the label you have made Insert the cassette to change the label and operate in the same way to make a new label If you set the write protect tab of the tape to lock You cannot label a cassette Slide the write protect tab to release the write protection If the tape has too many index signals You may not be able to label a cassette because the memory is full In this case delete data you do not need 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 labe
134. START STOP NI AUDIO 182 Memory Stick pns AINS 9 exogeg 181 Recording a picture from atape as a moving picture Recording a moving picture from other equipment Before operation Set DISPLAY to LCD in the menu settings The default setting is LCD 1 Set the POWER switch to VCR 2 Play back the recorded tape or turn the TV on to see the desired programme The image of the other equipment is displayed on the LCD screen or viewfinder 3 Follow the procedure on page 180 from the step 3 onwards at the point whe
135. STILL LUMI 3 STILL The rate of the still image you STILL want to superimpose on the moving picture FLASH The interval of flash motion FLASH LUMI The colour scheme of the area in LUMI the still image which is to be swapped with a moving picture 5 TRAIL The time until the incidental TRAIL image vanishes SLOW SHTR Shutter speed The larger the SLOW SHTR shutter speed number the slower the shutter speed becomes OLD MOVIE No
136. JPEG 1360 x 1020 640 x 480 1360 x 1020 SUPER FINE About 900 KB FINE About 450 KB STANDARD About 300 KB SUPER FINE 900 KB FINE 450 KB 640 x 480 image size STANDARD 300 KB Image quality mode Memory capacity SUPER FINE About 190 KB FINE About 100 KB STANDARD About 60 Image quality mode indicator The image quality mode indicator is not displayed during playback When you select image quality The number of images you can shoot in the currently selected image quality appears on the screen 154 640 x 480 SUPER FINE 190 KB FINE 100 KB STANDARD 60
137. OPEN f START yh STOP 1 START STOP ewe 24 4 Oo lt 4 7 POWER VCR S 010019199 Bur OgLotfoaowAd 13 14 Getting started Using this manual The instructions in this manual are for the two models listed in the table below Before you start reading this manual and operating your camcorder check the model number by looking at the bottom of your camcorder The D
138. Viewing the recording on TV Connect your camcorder to your TV with the A V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder to watch the playback picture on the TV screen You can operate the video control buttons in the same way as when you monitor playback pictures on the screen When monitoring the playback picture on the TV Screen we recommend that you power your camcorder from a wall socket using the AC power adaptor p 23 Refer to the operating instructions of your TV Open the jack cover Connect your camcorder to the TV using the A V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder Then set the TV VCR selector on the TV to VCR AUDIO VIDEO Signal flow Tlepenaua If your TV is already connected to VCR Connect your camcorder to the LINE IN 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 the yellow plug of the A V connecting cable to the video input jack and the white or the red plug to the audio input jack on the VCR or the TV If you connect the white plug the sound is L left signal If you connect the red plug the sound is R right signal Ha
139. uoneuuoju jeuonippy 249 Maintenance information and precautions 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 e If the liquid get into your eyes wash your eyes with a lot of water and then consult a doctor If any problem occurs unplug your camcorder and contact your nearest Sony dealer 250 Sony Specifications Video camera recorder System Video recording system 2 rotary
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141. VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO 111 Recording video or TV programmes Using the Remote Commander In step 3 press REC and MARK simultaneously then immediately press If And in step 5 press IM at the scene where you want to start recording from If your VCR is a monaural type Connect the yellow plug of the A V connecting cable to the video output jack and the white or the red plug to the audio output jack on the VCR or the TV When the white plug is connected the left channel audio is output and when the red plug is connected the right channel audio is output If your TV or VCR has an S video jack Pictures can be reproduced more faithfully by using an S video cable optional With this connection you do not need to connect the yellow video plug of the A V connecting cable Connect an 5 video cable optional to the S video jacks of both your camcorder and the TV or VCR This connection produces higher quality DV format pictures Note on the Remote Commander 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 th
142. 4 amp FLASH LVL 132 FLASH LVL pso
143. 5 OFF 6 1995 2001 2079 1 7 A Y 8 9 MENU 2 Step 2 Setting the date and time MANUAL SET AE P EFFECT D EFFECT M WHT BAL cj AUTO SHTR MENU END SETUP MENU w CLOCK SET LTR SIZE DEMO MODE RI 9RETURN 2 MENU END CLOCK SET AREA2 t GMT SETUP MENU wr CLOCK SET 9 LTR SIZE DEMO MODE RETURN ETC
144. LCD B L 132 Recording a picture Adjusting the viewfinder If you record pictures with the LCD panel closed check the picture with the viewfinder Adjust the viewfinder lens to your eyesight so that the indicators in the viewfinder come into sharp Tak focus Pull out the viewfinder and move the viewfinder lens adjustment lever View finder backlight You can change the brightness of the backlight Select VF B L in the menu settings when using VF B L the battery pack 132 132 Attaching the supplied lens
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147. Remote A V connecting cable 99 100 Dubbing only desired scenes Digital program editing on tapes 4 Confirming the VCR operation Insert a recordable tape into the VCR then set to recording pause 2 Select and decide upon IR TEST with the control button Select and decide upon EXECUTE with the control button If the VCR starts recording the setting is correct When recording is finished the indicator changes to COMPLETE 4 2 IR TEST EXECUTE Ha COMPLETE
148. 4 lt lt 5 6 VOLUME stop playback Press Playing back a tape When monitoring the LCD screen You can turn the LCD panel over and move it back to the camcorder body with the LCD screen facing out If you leave the power on for a long time Your camcorder gets warm This is not a malfunction When you open or close the LCD panel Open or close the LCD panel vertically To display the screen indicators Display function Press DISPLAY The indicators appear on the screen To make the indicators disappear press DISPLAY again DATA CODE Bo Ha
149. READY IMAGE SIZE 320 x 240 OVER 15 SEC LIMIT a IMAGE SIZE 160 x 112 OVER 60 SEC LIMIT Recording edited pictures asa moving picture Digital program editing on Memory Stick s Performing the programme Dubbing a Memory Stick 1 Select and decide upon VIDEO EDIT in the menu settings then select and decide upon MEMORY with the control button 2 Select and decide upon START then select and decide upon EXECUTE with the control button Search for the beginning of the first programme then start dubbing The programme mark flashes The SEARCH indicator appears during search the EDITING indicator appears during writing of data on your camcorder and REC appears during dubbing on the screen The PROGRAM indicator changes to light blue after d
150. seg nueg 35 Recording a picture Shooting with the Mirror Mode This feature allows the camera subject to view him or herself on the LCD screen The subject uses this feature to check his or her own image on the LCD screen while you look at the subject in the viewfinder Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY Pull out the viewfinder and rotate the LCD screen 180 degrees The indicator appears in the viewfinder and on the LCD screen 1G appears in the standby mode and appears in the recording mode Some of other indicators appear mirror reversed and others are not displayed POWER CAMERA MEMORY 180
151. POWER OFF CHG VCR Recording an image from a tape as still image Your camcorder can read moving picture data recorded on a tape and record it as a still image ona Memory Stick Your camcorder can also take in moving picture data through the input connector and record it as a still image ona Memory Stick Before operation Insert a recorded tape into your camcorder Insert a Memory Stick into your camcorder 1 Set the POWER switch to VCR 2 Press The picture recorded on the tape is played back 3 Keep pressing PHOTO lightly until the picture from the tape freezes CAPTURE appears on the screen Recording does not start yet 4 Press PHOTO deeper The image displayed on the screen will be recorded on a Memory Stick Recording is complete when the bar scroll indicator disappears CAPTURE c
152. S DV suoneazedo pns AINS 9 exogeg 169 Recording an image from a tape as a still image Using the i LINK cable DV connecting cable DV OUT Signal optional i LINK DV Note The NI may flash in the following instances If this happens eject and insert Memory Stick again and record distortion free images When recording a tape in a poor recording state for example on a tape that has been repeat
153. Memory Stick 3 MENU VIDEO EDIT Etc 132 4 MEMORY 5 IMAGE SIZE IMAGE SIZE 320 240 15 IMAGE SIZE 160 x 112 60 6 EDITSEARCH 7 MARK IN
154. 65 g FF MANUAL SET EFFECT STILL 883 48 Y MENU END Bba8BCS dB Yu MENU END beadaaa ua MANUAL KP EFFECT MENU END STILL nun To cancel the digital effect function Set D EFFECT to OFF in the menu settings OFF D EFFECT suonerzodo gt peqhejq pooueapy 79 80 Playing back a tape with digital effects Notes You cannot process externally input scenes using the digital effect function You cannot record images on a tape on your camcorder when you have processed the image using the digital effect function However you can record images on a Memory Stick p 167 180 or on a VCR using your camcorder as a player Pictures processed by the digital effect function Pictures processed by the digital effect function are not output through the amp DV jack When you set the POWER switch to OFF CHG or stop playing back The digital effect functi
155. USB Memory Stick USB USB USB 199 Viewing images using computer Image data cannot be transferred by the USB connection The USB driver has been registered incorrectly as your computer was connected to your camcorder before installation of the USB driver was completed Perform the following procedure to correctly install the USB driver Step 1 Uninstall the incorrect USB driver Turn on the power and allow Windows to load Connect the USB jack on your computer to the USB jack on your camcorder using the USB cable supplied with your camcorder Insert a Memory Stick into your camcorder connect the AC power adaptor and set the POWER switch to MEMORY 4 Open your computer s Device Manager Windows 2000 Professional Open My Computer Control Panel Hardware tab and click the Device Manager button Other OS Select My Computer Control Panel System and cli
156. 1 2 PHOTO 10 cancel self timer recording Press self timer so that the indicator disappears from the screen while your camcorder is in the standby mode You cannot cancel the self timer recording using the Remote Commander self timer Note The self timer recording mode is automatically cancelled when Self timer recording is finished The POWER switch is set to OFF CHG VCR
157. SP LP SP LP 132 LP 1 5 LOCK LOCK POWER MEMORY LOCK SP LP
158. Memory Stick MEMORY WHT BAL AUTO PROGRAM PROGRAM Adjusting the exposure manually You can manually adjust and set the exposure Normally exposure is automatically adjusted Adjust the exposure manually in the following cases The subject is backlit Bright subject and dark background To record dark pictures e g night scenes faithfully 1 Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY press EXPOSURE The exposu
159. Press MENU MENU This manual refers to selecting and deciding upon items the above procedure as Select and decide upon item name Menu items are displayed as the following icons MANUAL SET CAMERA SET MANUAL SET VCR SET CAMERA SET LCD VF SET MEMORY SET VCR SET PRINT SET CM SET LCD VF SET TAPE SET amp SETUP MENU lt MEMORY SET etc OTHERS 2 PRINT SET CM SET so TAPE SET amp j SETUP MENU etc OTHERS Selecting the mode setting of each item is the default setting Menu items differ depending on the position of the POWER swit
160. 50 x 2 8 x 21 5 49 Quick Reference Identifying the parts and controls 4 5 EN EF S gt Pi 8 10 Ji 10 LA 5 1 Lens Cap 29 1 29 2 OPEN button 29 2 OPEN 29 3 LCD screen p 31 3 31 4 Q Bluetooth B 4 Q Bluetooth lamp DCR PC120E only DCR PC120E 217 p 217 5 5 Battery pack Battery terminal cover 18 18 6 Microphone E 7 7 Intelligent accessory shoe p 118 118 8 Eyecup nae 8
161. BRIGHT LCD BRIGHT LCD B L LCD COLOUR VF 144 POWER amp MOVIE SET IMAGESIZE 0320x240 VCR 320 x 240 155 MEMORY 160x112 160 112 lt AUTO VCR Stick MEMORY 5 Memory Stick Memory Stick B 5 Memory Stick PRINT MARK
162. Ha Memory Stick 210 suoneadedo pns AINS 9 exogeg 177 Recording moving pictures on Memory Stick s MPEG movie recording You can record moving pictures with sound on Memory Stick s 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 2 Press START STOP Your camcorder starts recording The camera recording lamp located on the front of your camcorder lights up When IMAGESIZE in the menu settings is set to 320 x 240 the maximum recording time is 15 seconds However when IMAGESIZE in the menu settings is set to 160 x 112 the maximum recording time is 60 seconds 40 dd aml 0 035 b Recording time can be recorded on the M emory Stick Ha Memory Stick This indicator is displayed for five seconds after pressing START STOP This indicator is not recorded Ha Memory Stick MPEG Memory Stick
163. W Recording a picture To use zoom greater than 10x Zoom greater than 10x is performed digitally To activate digital zoom select the digital zoom power in D ZOOM in the menu settings p 132 The digital zoom function is set to OFF as a default setting The right side of the bar shows the digital zooming zone The digital zooming zone appears when you select the digital zoom power in the menu settings 10x 10 ZOOM 132 OFF When yo
164. 3 1 1 5 W ZOOM 5 0 ZOOM PB ZOOM gt pooueapy 81 82 Enlarging images recorded on tapes PB ZOOM ZOOM Notes You cannot process externally input scenes using the PB ZOOM function with your camcorder You cannot record images on a tape on your camcorder when you have processed the image using the tape PB ZOOM function However you can record images on a VCR using your camcorder as a player You cannot record moving pictures on a Memory Stick on your camcorder when you have processed the picture using the tape PB ZOOM function The PB ZOOM function is automatically cancelled when you operate the follow ing functions Set the POWER switch to OFF CHG
165. NightShot Super NightShot 16 NightShot 1 POWER B CAMERA NIGHTSHOT ON NIGHTSHOT 2 SUPER NIGHTSHOT SS SUPER NIGHTSHOT Super NightShot SUPER NIGHTSHOT NightShot Light NightShot Light N S LIGHT 132 seg nueg 39 40 Recording a picture Notes Do not use the NightShot function in bright places ex the outdoors in the daytime This may cause your camcorder to malfuncti
166. 2 USB Memory Stick Macintosh USB Memory Stick 1 2 Memory Stick Eject Special 3 USB Memory Stick Mac OS X USB Memory Stick Memory Stick Memory Stick Memory Stick Memory Stick
167. 1 2 LINE AUDIO VIDEO 3 POWER VCR 4 5 IN VIDEO 91 92 Dubbing a tape When you have finished dubbing a tape Press on both your camcorder and the VCR You can edit on VCRs that support the following systems El 8 mm Hi8 MIS VHS S
168. MEMORY 4 CHROM LUMI gt C CHROM 5 6 c lt gt CHROM LUMI CHROM 7 PHOTO
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170. 69 70 Using the PROGRAM AE function When you set the POWER switch to MEMORY the following modes do not work The indicator flashes Low lux Sports lesson The PROGRAM AE function does not work in the following cases The indicator flashes To set NIGHTSHOT to ON To record images on a Memory Stick using the MEMORY MIX function While WHT BAL is set to AUTO in the menu settings The white balance is adjusted even if the PROGRAM AE function is selected Even if the PROGRAM AE function is selected You can adjust the exposure If you are recording under a discharge tube such as a fluorescent lamp sodium lamp or mercury lamp Flickering or changes in colour may occur in the following modes If this happens turn the PROGRAM AE function off Soft portrait Sports lesson POWER B MEMORY PROGRAM AE NIGHTSHOT
171. POWER OFF CHG 42 POWER OFF CHG CAMERA Recording a picture When you record in the SP and LP modes on one tape or you record in the LP mode The transition between scenes may not be smooth The playback picture may be distorted or the time code may not be written properly between scenes Recording da
172. To cancel writing print marks Select and decide upon OFF with the control 4 OFF button in step 4 213 Writing a print mark PRINT MARK PRINT MARK If the write protect tab the Memory Stick is set to LOCK You cannot write print marks on still images Moving pictures You cannot write print marks on moving pictures While the file name is flashing You cannot write a print mark on the still image 214 Memory Stick LOCK Using the optional printer You can use the optional printer on your camcorder to print images on the print paper For details refer to the operating inst
173. co Note When dubbing with the AUDIO VIDEO jack or the built in microphone pictures are not output through S VIDEO jack or the AUDIO VIDEO jack Check the recorded picture on the screen You can check the recorded sound by using headphones If you make all the connections The audio input to be recorded will take precedence over others in the following order MIC PLUG IN POWER jack Intelligent accessory shoe AUDIO VIDEO jack Built in microphone AUDIO VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO S VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO
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175. 2 eo 0O Ray P8 J EE suonesdo ns OWN eLoged 167 168 Recording an image from a tape as a still image Image size of still images Image size is automatically set to 640 x 480 When the access lamp is lit or flashing Do not shake or strike the unit As well do not turn the power off eject a Memory Stick Otherwise the image data breakdown may occur appears on the screen The inserted Memory Stick is incompatible with your camcorder because its format does not conform with your camcorder Check the format of the Memory Stick If you press PHOTO lightly in the playback mode Your camcorder stops momentarily Sound recorded on a tape You cannot record the audio from a tape Titles have already recorded on tapes You cannot record the titles on Memory Stick s The title does not appear while you are recording a still image with PHOTO Recording date time The recording data date time when it is recorded on Memory Stick is recorded Various settings are not recorded When you press PHOTO on the Remote Commander Your camcorder immediately records the image that is on the screen when you press the button
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177. i LINK i LINK 4 i LINK Using your camcorder abroad Using your camcorder abroad Countries and areas where you can use network functions are restricted For details refer to the separate Network Operating Instructions DCR PC120E only You can use your camcorder in any country or area with the AC power adaptor supplied with your camcorder within 100 V to 240 V AC 50 60 Hz Your camcorder is a PAL system based camcorder If you want to view the playback picture on a TV it must be a PAL system based TV with the AUDIO VIDEO input jack The following shows TV colour systems used overseas PAL system Australia Austria Belgium China Czech Republic Denmark Finland Germany Great Britain Holland Hong Kong Italy Kuwait Malaysia New Zealand Norway Portugal Singapore Slovak Republic Spain Sweden Switzerland Thailand etc PAL M system 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 the Philippines the U S A Venezuela etc SE
178. 72 Cnopr 68 68 END SEARCH EDITSEARCH Npocmotp 42 DATA CODE 45 ZOOM 81 83 84 94 184 HiFi SOUND 238 Table of contents Main Features sese 4 Quick Start Guide 10 Getting started Using this manual ssss Checking supplied accessories Step 1 Preparing the power supply 18 Installing the battery pack 18 Charging the battery pack 19 Connecting to a wall socket 23 Step 2 Setting the date and time 24 Step Inserting a cassette 27 Recording Basics Recording a 29 Shooting backlit subjects BACK LIGHT ineei 38 Shooting in the dark NightShot Super NightShot 39 Self timer recording 41 Checking the recording END SEARCH EDITSEARCH Rec Review 42 Playback Basics Playing back a tape 44 To dis
179. START STOP 5 4 CAMERA SET ur D ZOOM 416 9WIDE T M EOM CAMERA SET GH OFF MENU END amp INT REC FLASH LVL PRETURN eRETURN DN MENU END Frame by frame recording Cut recording To cancel the cut recording Perform either of the following Set FRAME REC to OFF in the menu settings Set the POWER switch to other than CAMERA Note The proper remaining tape time is not indicated if you use this function continuously When using the cut recording function The last recorded cut is longer than other cuts OFF FRAME POWER
180. 8 9 MARK OUT 10 6 9 20 Recording edited pictures as a moving picture Digital program editing on Memory Stick s FE 8 Ha Memory Stick VIDEO EDIT 0 08 55 06 MARK 1 OUT UNDO ERASE ALL START VIDEO EDIT 0 08 58 06 VIDEO EDIT 0 10 01 23 MARK 2 IN MARK 4 IN
181. Maintenance information and precautions Charging the built in rechargeable battery Connect your camcorder to the mains using the AC power adaptor supplied with your camcorder and leave your camcorder with the power switch turned off for more than 24 hours Or install the fully charged battery pack in your camcorder and 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 power 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 any further Avoid rough handling or mechanical shock Be particularly careful of the lens Keep the POWER switch set to OFF CHG when you are not using your camcorder Do not wrap your camcorder with a towel for example and operate it Doing so might cause heat to build up inside Keep your camcorder away from strong magnetic fields or mechanical vibration Do not touch the LCD screen with your fingers or a sharp pointed object f your camcorder is used in a cold place a residual image may appear on the LCD screen This is not a malfunction While using your camcorder the back of the LCD screen may h
182. ZERO SET MEMORY 0 00 00 ZERO SET MEMORY 3 4 4 ZERO SET MEMORY 5 ZERO SET MEMORY Notes When you press ZERO SET MEMORY before rewinding the tape the zero set memory function will be cancelled There may be a discrepancy of several seconds from the time code If a tape has a blank portion in the recorded portions The zero set memory function may not work correctly ZERO SET MEMORY
183. i LINK DV IR CONTROL LANC Dubbing only desired scenes Digital program editing on tapes Step 1 Connecting the VCR You can connect both an A V connecting cable and an i LINK cable DV connecting cable When you use the A V connecting cable connect the devices as illustrated on page 91 When you use an i LINK cable DV connecting cable connect the devices as illustrated on page 93 If you connect using an i LINK cable DV connecting cable With digital to digital connection video and audio signals are transmitted in digital form for high quality editing Step 2 Setting the VCR to operate with the A V connecting cable To edit using the VCR send the control signal by infrared rays to the remote sensor on the VCR When you connect using an A V connecting cable follow the procedure below 1 to 4 to send the control signal correctly 1 Set the IR SETUP code Set the POWER switc
184. DV i LINK DV i LINK DV He DV DV IN Memory Stick DV Dubbing a tape 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 Prepare the VCR for recording Set the input selector to LINE Refer to the operating instructions of the VCR 3 Set the POWER switch to VCR on your camcorder 4 Play back the recorded tape on your camcorder 5 Start recording on the VCR
185. i LINK DV DCR PC115E PC120E 121 Audio dubbing If you set the write protect tab of the tape to lock You cannot record on a tape Slide the write protect tab to release the write protection To add new sound more precisely Press ZERO SET MEMORY on the Remote Commander at the point where you want to stop recording later in the playback mode Carry out from steps 3 to 5 Recording automatically stops at the point where ZERO SET MEMORY was pressed 122
186. 2 MEMORY PLAY 3 MEMORY MEMORY MEMORY 4 MPEG P MEMORY PLAY Viewing a moving picture MPEG movie playback MPEG Note You may not be able to play back images with your camcorder when playing back image data modified on your computers when playing back image data shot with other equipment To play back recorded images on a TV screen Connect your camcorder to the TV with the A V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder before operation Turn the audio volume of the TV down before operation or noise howling may be output from the TV speakers When no image is recorded on the Memory Stick The message
187. 103 104 Dubbing only desired scenes Digital program editing on tapes Operation 1 Making the programme 1 Insert the tape for playback into your camcorder and insert a tape for recording into the VCR 2 Press MENU then select and decide upon VIDEO EDIT in with the control button p 132 3 Select and decide upon TAPE with the control button 4 Search for the beginning of the first scene you want to insert using the video operation buttons then pause playback You can fine adjust one frame at a time with EDITSEARCH 5 Press MARK on the Remote Commander or on the control button The IN point of the first programme is set and the top part of the programme mark changes to light blue 6 Search for the end of the first scene you want to insert using the video operation buttons then pause playback 7 Press MARK on the Remote Commander or on the control button The OUT point of the first programme is set then the bottom part of the programme mark changes to light blue 8 Repeat steps 4 to 7 then set the programme When the programme is set the programme mark changes to light blue You can set up to 20 programmes 1 1
188. VTR 2 1 2 3 Sony VTR 2 Inserting a scene from a VCR Insert editing You can insert a new scene from a VCR onto your originally recorded tape by specifying the insert start and end points Use the Remote Commander for this operation Connections are the same as on page 111 or 113 Insert a cassette containing the desired scene to insert into the VCR a A A tape that contains the scene to be superimposed B A tape before editing C A tape after editing 1 Set the POWER switch to VCR on your camcorder 2 On the connected VCR locate just before the insert start point a then press M to set the VCR to the playback pause mode 3 On your camcorder locate the insert en
189. 0001 9999 Windows E Folder containing still image data Folder containing moving picture data Folder Nanka Meaning 3HayeHue 100msdcf DSCOLILILILI JPG Still image Mom10001 MOVOLILILILI MPG Moving picture suoneaedo pns AINS 2 109 4 203 Copying the image recorded on Memory Stick s to tapes You can copy images recorded on Memory Stick and record them to a tape Before operation Insert a tape for recording into your camcorder Insert a Memory Stick into your camcorder 1 Set the POWER switch to VCR 2 Using the video control buttons search a point where you want to record the desired images Set the tape to playback pause 3 Press 6 REC and the button on its right simultaneously on your camcorder The tape is set to the recording pause mode 4 Press MEMORY PLAY The last recorded image is displayed 5 Pre
190. Writing a print mark PRINT MARK PRINT MARK You can specify the recorded still image to print out by putting marks This function is useful for printing out still images later Your camcorder conforms with the DPOF Digital Print Order Format standard for DPOF specifying the still images to print out Before operation Insert a Memory Stick into your camcorder 1 the POWER switch to MEMORY or VCR Memory Stick Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the right unlock position 1 POWER 2 Playback the still image you want to write MEMORY VCR prin
191. Sony DVM 12CLD c c uoneuuoju jeuonippy 245 Maintenance information and precautions Removing dust from inside the view finder 1 Pull out the viewfinder in the direction of the arrow Remove the two screws in the direction of the arrow with a screwdriver optional Remove the eyecup in the direction of the arrow Q 2 Remove dust from inside the eyecup and viewfinder with a commercially available blower 3 In the reverse way of 1 attach the eyecup Then replace the screws in the direction of the arrow Q Caution Do not remove any other screws You may remove only the screw to remove the eyecup Notes Do not drop or bend the eyecup shaft Be careful when handling the eyecup Charging the built in rechargeable battery Your ca
192. 1 POWER MEMORY LOCK 2 suonesdo AINS 9 exogeg 165 Recording still images on Memory Stick s Memory Photo recording 3 Press PHOTO deeper Self timer starts counting down from 10 with a beep sound In the last two seconds of the countdown the beep sound gets faster then recording starts automatically Ha Memory Stick 3 PHOTO 10 self timer To record moving pictures Memory Stick s with the self timer Pr
193. 115 120 LP 4 Inserting a scene from a VCR Insert editing Note on the Remote Commander 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 So
194. MEMORY HOLOGRAM AF 164 OFF HOLOGRAM AF FLASH LVL FLASH LVL 142
195. ELM lt gt MOVIE SET MEMORY SET C MEMORY SET MOVIE SET IMAGES TZE 48320x240 REMAIN 160x112 M1360x1020 14 PRETURN 640X480 REMAIN 1200 MENU END REMAIN 40sec MENU END MOVIE SET MEMORY SET MOVIE SET IMAGES IZE 160x112 7 REMAIN 4 PRETURN REMAIN 6091 MENU END REMAIN 2 mint MENU END suoneazedo pns foul ns Aiowsy 2 eLoged 155 Memory Stick Using a Memory Stick introduction Image size settings Hactponku Setting Recording Playback Records 1360 x 1020 still images 1360 1020 1360 1020 1360 SFN 1360 Records 640 480 still images 640 x 460 640 x 480 L 640 SFN 640 Records 320 x 240 moving pictures 320x240 320 x 240 ILIA Records 160 x 112 moving pictures 160x112
196. HOLOGRAM AF HOLOGRAM AF HOLOGRAM AF HOLOGRAM amp NightShot M PROGRAM PROGRAM HOLOGRAM AF Memory Stick
197. 149 4 65 79 MEMORY MIX 171 FADER 60 16 9WIDE 59 63 78 45 j N O on 44 37 9 PROGRAM 68 10 38 142 PINO unHhogeduo 263 264 Identifying the parts and controls 12 13 14 15 1 D 1 Ll 1 1 o 2 2 2 N 23 24 25 2 D 27 Manual focus Infinity p 72 Self timer p 41 56 165 Recording mode p 37 HOLOGRAM AF p 164 STBY REC p 29 Video control mode p 47 Image size p 155 Image quality mode p 153 NIGHTSHOT p 39 SUPER NIGHTSHOT p 39 Warning p 225 Tape counter p 37 Tim
198. 25 Step 1 Preparing the power supply 1 Recording Recording with the viewfinder Recording with the LCD screen Battery pack Continuous Typical Continuous Typical 50 135 75 120 70 NP FM70 285 165 250 145 NP FM90 435 255 380 220 NP FM91 505 295 445 260 Approximate minutes when you use a fully charged battery Approximate continuous recording time at 25 C 77 F The battery life will be shorter if you use your camcorder in a cold environment Approximate number of minutes when recording while you repeat recording start stop zooming and turning the power on off The actual battery life may be shorter 25
199. SEARCH MODE DATE SEARCH DATE SEARCH PHOTO SEARCH PHOTO SCAN 4 14 1 Ke suoneredo peqgAeid pesueapy 87 Searching for a photo Photo search Photo scan You can search for a still image you have recorded on a tape photo search You can also search for still images one after another and display each image for five seconds automatically regardless of cassette memory photo scan Use the Remote Commander for these operations Use this function to check or edit
200. COMMANDER ON VCR OFF MEMORY DISPLAY LCD Ha VCR V OUT LCD MEMORY REC LAMP ON Ha CAMERA MEMORY OFF VIDEO EDIT RETURN 94 184 DISPLAY
201. MEMORY PLAY Viewing a still image Memory photo playback Notes on the file name The directory number may not be displayed and only the file name may be displayed if the structure of the directory does not conform to the DCF standard e N DIRECTORY ERROR may appear on the screen if the structure of the directory does not conform to the DCF standard While this message appears you can play back images but cannot record them on the Memory Stick The file name flashes on the screen if the file is corrupted or the file is unreadable To play back recorded images on a TV screen Connect 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 i
202. IR 95 gt 106 gt 102 IR SETUP gt 97 u He Stick Ha gt 186 COMMANDER B OFF gt ee 132 gt
203. START STOP POWER CAMERA gt CAMERA 29 27 47 gt 28 gt 244 gt POWER OFF CHG CAMERA gt
204. 33 Grip strap 33 34 Focus ring 72 34 72 35 Camera recording lamp 29 35 29 36 37 Remote sensor cTp 39 99 38 Holding Grip 37 36 Infrared rays emitter p 39 99 38 Fastening the grip strap Fasten the grip strap firmly 258 Identifying the parts and controls ae SUPER NIGHTSHOT button p 39 FOCUS button p 72 NETWORK button p 217 DCR PC120E only BROWSER MENU MENU button p 217 132 DCR PC120E MENU button p 132 DCR PC115E EXPOSURE button p 71 BACK LIGHT button p 38 FADER button p 60 NIGHTSHOT switch p 39 PHOTO button p 51 158 Power zoom lever p 34 81 206 self timer button 41 56 165 flash button 53 162 Q headphones jack When you use headphones the speaker on yo
205. S VTR 2 1 2 3 Sony VTR 2
206. DEMO MODE 147 227 NIGHTSHOT ON gt ero OFF 39 NIGHTSHOT ON gt OFF 39 2 38 OFF 2 ee MELODY NORMAL 132
207. Ha Memory Stick MPEG Note Sound is recorded in monaural When the POWER switch is set to MEMORY The following functions do not work Wide mode Digital zoom SteadyShot function SUPER NIGHTSHOT Fader Picture effect Digital effect Title Low lux of PROGRAM AE The indicator flashes Sports lesson of PROGRAM AE The indicator flashes When using an external flash optional Turn the power of the external flash off when recording moving pictures on Memory Stick s Otherwise the charging sound for the flash may be recorded Recording date time The date time are not displayed while recording However they are automatically recorded onto the Memory Stick To display the recording date time press DATA CODE on the Remote Commander during playback Various settings cannot be recorded During recording on Memory Stick Do not eject the cassette tape from your camcorder During ejecting the tape sound is not recorded on the Memory Stick When the POWER switch is set to MEMORY The angle of view is slightly larger compared with the angle of view in CAMERA mode POWER
208. INTERVAL REC TIME INTERVAL 2 30SEC gt 1 5MIN gt 10MIN 3 REC TIME 0 5SEC 1SEC gt 1 5SEC lt 2SEC 5 2 RETURN 4 5 MENU INTERVAL 6 START STOP INTERVAL Interval recording CAMERA SET Xy D ZOOM 416 SWI DE tj STEADYSHOT N S LIGHT FRAME REC INT REC FLASH LVL 9eRETURN MENU END STBYN IIIs INTERVAL CALDA To cancel the interval recording Perform either of the following Set INT REC to OFF in the menu settings
209. Recording data When you press DATA CODE on the Remote Commander you can see the recording data date time or various settings when recorded DATA CODE suoneaedo pns Aiowepl AINS MOW N 2 109 4 191 Viewing a still image Memory photo playback Playing back six recorded images at a time index screen You can play back six recorded images at a time This function is especially useful when searching for a particular image 1 Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VCR Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the right unlock position 2 Press MEMORY INDEX to display the index Screen
210. 100 100 i LINK DV 93 113 i LINK DV VAIO
211. 3 Ha Memory Stick a b SFN ire e SEN a Number of recorded images Approximate number of images can be recorded on the Memory Stick Stick b Recording still images on Memory Stick s Memory Photo recording When the POWER switch is set to MEMORY The following functions do not work Wide mode Digital zoom SteadyShot function SUPER NIGHTSHOT Fader Picture effect Digital effect Title Low lux of PROGRAM AE The indicator flashes Sports lesson of PROGRAM AE The indicator flashes While you are recording a still image You can neither turn off the power nor press PHOTO When you press PHOTO
212. B 16 9 59 STEADYSHOT OFF N S LIGHT ON 39 MEMORY OFF FRAME OFF CAMERA 76 INT REC ON CAMERA 74 OFF SET INTERVAL REC TIME FLASH LVL HIGH NORMAL MEMORY LOW HOLOGRAM AUTO
213. Identifying the parts and controls Operation indicators LCD screen and Viewfinder Ha N 16 9WIDE NEG ART AUTO W50 AWB Fii 9db N 2 0min AMS S T B Y STIL LUNI ag LL gi Cassette memory 37 236 Remaining battery time 37 4 Zoom 34 71 Data file 149 Digital effect p 65 79 MEMORY MIX p 171 FADER p 60 5 16 9WIDE p 59 6 Picture effect 63 78 7 Data code p 45 8 9 A Volume p 44 Date p 37 PROGRAM AE p 68 10 Backlight p 38 11 SteadyShot off p 134 22 16817 23 100 0001 1 37 236 2 37 3 34 71
214. OVERLAP WIPE DOT POWER BOUNCE ZOOM PROGRAM AE Using special effects
215. 160 x 112 SYM Maximum recording time of moving pictures Image size Pasmep Maximum recording time MakcumanbHoe 320 x 240 15 160 112 60 Approximate number of still images you can record a Memory Stick The number of images you can record varies depending on which image quality and image size you select and the complexity of the subject Ha Memory Stick 640 x 480 1360 x 1020 19 39 images 58 4 8 images 12 40 images 80 120 8 17
216. 23 18 A 2 27 Oo Ha OPEN amp EJECT 3 29 POWER CAMERA b AS
217. 243 188 238 72 145 149 88 51 NAMAT Benn 158 PB ZOOM JIGHITbl noire zer erret 81 PB ZOOM erre eren 206 43 233 109 171 94 184 34 171 59 71 171 0 AUDIO 143 AUDIO MODE
218. Memory Stick SI FULL Memory Stick The number of images in continuous shooting The number of images you can shoot continuously varies depending on the image size and the capacity of the Memory Stick During recording images continuously The flash does not work Memory Stick suonesdo nS OWN eLoged 161 Recording still images on Memory Stick s Memory Photo recording When shooting with the self timer function or the Remote Commander Your camcorder automatically records up to the maximum recordable number of still images When selecting HIGH SPEED Flickering or changes in colour may occur Also your camcorder prevents focusing on near objects When selecting NORMAL or HIGH SPEED Recording continues up to the maximum number of still images durin
219. Recording video or TV programmes Using the AN connecting cable You can record a tape from another VCR or a TV programme from a TV that has video audio outputs Use your camcorder as a recorder Before operation Set DISPLAY to LCD in the menu settings The default setting is LCD 1 Insert a blank tape or a tape you want to record over into your camcorder If you are recording a tape from the VCR insert a recorded tape into the VCR 2 Set the POWER switch to VCR on your camcorder 3 Press 6 REC and the button on its right simultaneously on your camcorder then immediately press IM on your camcorder 4 Press W on the VCR to start playback if you record a tape from a VCR Select a TV programme if you record from a TV The picture from a TV or VCR appears on the screen 5 Press on your camcorder at the scene where you want to start recording from X Signal flow llepenaua When you have finished dubbing a tape Press on both your camcorder and the VCR
220. b O c 1 In the standby mode press MENU then select and decide upon 16 9WIDE in with the control button p 132 2 Select and decide upon ON with the control button To cancel the wide mode Set 16 9WIDE to OFF in the menu settings e lel d gt e 1 B MENU 16 9WIDE c 132 2 MENU END OFF 16 9WIDE In the wide mode You cannot select the following functions OLD MOVIE BOUNCE During recording You cannot select or cancel the wide mode When you cancel the wide mode set your camcorder to the standby mode and then set 16 9WIDE to OFF in the menu settings B OLD MOVIE BOUNCE Bo
221. hood Ha To record fine pictures under strong light we Ha recommend attaching the lens hood Also the lens cap can be attached even with the lens hood on Photocell window seg anueg 33 34 Recording a picture Notes When you use the Remote Commander and the lens hood the Remote Commander may not function properly because the lens hood blocks the infrared rays from the Remote Commander In such case remove the lens hood from your camcorder You cannot attach filters or other objects onto the lens hood If you do so forcibly you will no longer be able to remove filters or other objects from the lens hood When you use the filter optional The shadow of the lens hood may appear in the corners of the screen The flash may not be adjusted correctly if the photocell window is covered Using the zoom feature Move the power zoom lever a little for a slower zoom Move it further for a faster zoom Using the zoom function sparingly results in better looking recordings T side for telephoto subject appears closer W side for wide angle subject ap
222. 1360 1020 9 640 480 0 5 LI HIGH SPEED 640 480 16 640 480 0 07 Cia N MULTI SCRN 640 x 480 b 0 4 640 x 480 000 b 2 m Recording still images on Memory Stick s 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 then select and decide upon STILL SET in amp with the control button p 132 3 Select and decide upon PIC MODE with the control button 4 Select and decide upon the desired setting
223. 15 IMAGESIZE 160 x 112 60 40 0 52 0 15 42 43 EREC QIL Recording time can be recorded on the Memory Stick Ha Memory Stick b This indicator is displayed for five seconds after pressing START STOP This indicator is not recorded 5 START STOP OH To stop recording Press START STOP 180 START STOP Recording picture from tape as a moving picture Notes Sound recorded in 48 kHz is converted to one in 32 kHz when recording images from a tape to Memory Stick s Sound recorded in stereo is converted to monaural sound when recording from tapes When the access lamp is lit or flashing Do not shake or strike the unit As well do not turn the power off eject a Memory Stick or remove the battery pack Otherwise the image data breakdown may occur Titles have already re
224. Memory Stick 145 146 POWER 9PIC PRINT RETURN B 215 MULTI MARKED DATE TIME OFF MEMORY DATE 215 amp TITLE VCR 123 127 CAMERA TITLEERA SE 126 VCR CAMERA TITLE DSPL ON
225. 10 27 28 Step 3 Inserting a cassette 3 Kak Notes Do not press the cassette compartment down forcibly Doing so may cause a malfunction The cassette compartment may not be closed when you press any part of the lid other than the mark When you use cassette with cassette memory Read the instruction about cassette memory to use this function properly p 236 To prevent accidental erasure Slide the write protect tab on the cassette to expose the red mark He PUSH 236 Recording Basics Recording a picture Your camcorder automatically focuses for you 1
226. 244 RESET 258 POWER VCR OFF CHG
227. NTSC E NTSC 4 43 z o NTSC PB 9 D E 9 5 143 POWER t LCD BRIGHT VCR lt gt 3 MEMORY LCD L BRT NORMAL VCR CAMERA BRIGHT MEMORY LCD COLOUR lt gt VCR EEN 3 MEMORY A VF B L BRT NORMAL VCR
228. READY Memory Stick Memory Stick LOCK Memory Stick Memory Stick LOW MEMORY OVER MEMORY LIMIT pns AINS 9 exogeg 187 Copying still images from atape Photo save Using the search function you can automatically take in only still images from tapes an
229. SI View tinder p33 9 33 10 Memory Stick slot p 152 10 Memory Stick 152 11 Access lamp p 152 11 152 12 Control button 132 12 132 13 BATT RELEASE lever 18 13 BATT RELEASE 18 woo This mark indicates that this ag product isa genuine accessory for Sony video products When purchasing Sony video products Sony recommends that you purchase accessories with this GENUINE VIDEO ACCESSORIES mark GENUINE VIDEO ACCESSORIES PNO 255 Identifying the parts and controls MEMORY aec 18109 PAS 14 MEMORY operation buttons 14 MEMORY MEMORY PLAY button
230. 204 Ha Memory Stick PB ZOOM 206 SLIDE SHOW 208 210 211 MARK 213 215 iere Egi 217 _ 227 233 234 236 InfoLITHIUM 239 i LINK
231. 244 232 26 21 005 5 5 Kak OO 00 00 Sony Sony
232. Stick PB ZOOM In the PB ZOOM mode The digital effect function does not work The PB ZOOM function is cancelled when the following buttons are pressed MENU MEMORY PLAY MEMORY INDEX MEMORY Moving pictures recorded on Memory Stick s The PB ZOOM function does not work To record an image processed by PB ZOOM on Memory Stick s Press the PHOTO button to record the image processed by PB ZOOM The image size becomes 640 x 480 PB ZOOM He ZOOM MENU MEMORY PLAY MEMORY INDEX MEMORY Ha Memory Stick PB ZOOM He Memory Stick PB ZOOM PB ZOOM PHOTO 640 480 suoneaedo AINS ows 2 109 4 207 Playing back images in a continuous loop SLIDE SHOW You can automatically play back images
233. 2 i LINK DV i LINK DV 1 POWER VCR 2 DV VCR VTR Dubbing only desired scenes Digital program editing on tapes 3 Press MENU then select and decide upon VIDEO EDIT in Erc with the control button p 132 4 Select and decide upon TAPE with the control button 5 Select and decide upon EDIT SET with the control button 6 Select and decide upon CONTROL with the control button 7 Select and decide upon i LINK with the control button 3
234. 4 7 4 MEMORY MIX MEMORY Superimposing a still image in the Memory Stick on an image MEMORY MIX Memory Stick MEMORY MIX Notes You cannot use MEMORY MIX function for moving pictures recorded on Memory Stick s When the overlapping still image has a large amount of white the thumbnail image of the picture may not be clear Image data modified with your computers or shot with other equipment You may not be able to play them back with your camcorder During recording You cannot change the mode setting When recording images on a Memory Stick using the MEM ORY MIX function The PROGRAM AE function does not work The indicator flashes The Memory Stick supplied with your camcorder stores 20 images For M CHROM 18 images such as a frame 100 0001 100 0018 For C CHROM two images such as a background 100 0019 100 0020 Sample images Sample images stored in the Memory Stick supplied with your camcorder a
235. 4 FOCUS a W W gt a
236. EUROCONNECTOR 21 your TV has video jack Pictures can be reproduced more faithfully by using an S video cable optional With this connection you do not need to connect the yellow video plug of the A V connecting cable Connect the S video cable optional to the S video jacks on both your camcorder and the TV This connection produces higher quality DV format pictures To display the screen indicators on TV Set DISPLAY to V OUT LCD in the menu settings p 132 Then press DISPLAY on your camcorder To turn off the screen indicators press DISPLAY on your camcorder again S S
237. c 04 00 InfoLITHIUM gt InfoLITHIUM 22 239 C 21 00 244 C 22 00 245 31 00 32 00 gt u E 61 00
238. 19 241 Recording time Adjusting viewfinder 33 a 210 Review Audio dubbing 118 Image quality mode 153 Remaining battery time AUDIO MIX 135 Image size 155 aas 37 AUDIO MODE 139 Index screen 192 Remaining tape indicator 37 Auto red eye reduction 53 162 InfoLITHIUM battery 239 Remote Commander 261 AUTO SHIR insanni 133 Infrared rays emitter 39 99 Remote sensor 258 A V connecting cable Insert editing RESET eee 223 49 91 109 111 169 182 Intelligent accessory shoe BACK LIGHT 38 Interval recording Battery pack 8B 5 Labelling a cassette mE BOUNCE LANG jack 260 Self diagnosis display 224 LUMINANCEKEY 65 Self timer recording 41 56 165 Signal convert function 109 Skip scan 1 M N Slide show 208 Camera chromakey Slow playback 48 Cassette memory Main sound SLOW SHUTTER 65 Charging battery Manual focus d STEADYSHOT 134 Charging built in rechargeable Memory chromakey Stereo tape battery 246 Memory luminancekey STILL Continuous 160 MEMORY MIX Control button 132 Memory PB ZOOM Cut recordin
239. AT HiFi SOUND STEREO VCR 238 1 2 AUDIO MIX 1 VCR 2 121 11 A SI2 A V DV OUT OFF VCR 3 ON 0 a 109 NTSC PB ON PAL TV B VCR NTSC PAL i NTSC 4 43 B
240. POWER CAMERA VCR 2 MENU TITLEERASE s 132 3 ERASE 4 c EXECUTE 5 EXECUTE ERASING COMPLETE TITLE ERASE HELLOT TTEN Y D VS c Y MENU END CONGRATULATIONS HAPPY NEW YEAR PRESENT GOOD MORNING WEDDING MENU END gt NS TITLE ERASE TITLE ERASE HELLO 4 PRESENT CONGRATULATIONS HAPPY NEW YEAR MENU 1 2 3 4 PRESENT 5 GOOD MORNING 6 WEDDING MENU END
241. 4 7 4 MEMORY MIX MEMORY MEMORY Ha Memory Stick OVERLAP
242. Note on the Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens which can reproduce a fine image The lens for your camcorder was developed jointly by Carl Zeiss in Germany and Sony Corporation It adopts the MTF measurement system for video camera and offers a quality as the Carl Zeiss lens The lenz for your camcorder is also T coated to suppress unwanted reflection and faithfully reproduce colors MTF is an abbreviation of Modulation Transfer Function The value number indicates the amount of light of a subject penetrating into the lens 260 52 53 162 53 HOLOGRAM 164 54 55 56 Y USB 197 57 DV 93 109 170 58 19 59 LANC 60 DC IN 23 2 Carl Zeiss
243. 93 i LINK DV 5 2 amp 1 4 1 IR SETUP POWER VCR 2 LINE
244. DISPLY V OUT LCD REC LAMP REC LAMP OFF 5 PROGRAM WHT BAL FLASH LVL HiFi SOUND AUDIO MIX COMMANDER NO Memory Stick Operations Using a Memory Stick introduction You can record and play back images on a
245. Recording still images on Memory Stick s Memory Photo recording The flash is adjusted to the appropriate brightness through the photocell window for the flash You can also change FLASH LVL to the desired brightness in the menu settings p 132 Try recording various images to find the most appropriate setting for FLASH LVL Notes The recommended shooting distance using the built in flash is 0 3 m to 2 5 m 31 32 feet to 8 1 3 feet Attaching the lens hood supplied or a conversion lens optional may block the light from the flash or cause lens shadow to appear You cannot use an external flash optional and the built in flash at the same time auto red eye reduction may not produce the desired effect depending on individual differences the distance to the subject the subject not looking at the pre recording flash or other conditions The flash effect cannot be obtained easily when you use forced flash in a bright location e If it is not easy to focus on a subject automatically for example when recording in the dark use the focal distance information p 73 for focusing manually If you leave your camcorder for five or more minutes after disconnecting the power source Your camcorder returns to the default setting auto The flash does not fire even if you select auto and o auto red eye reduction during the follow ing operations NightShot Exposure
246. 84 86 88 91 94 109 111 115 118 123 127 129 132 Memory Stick Memory Stick 149 Memory Stick
247. EDITSEARCH amp EDITSEARCH START STOP EDITSEARCH Checking the recording END SEARCH EDITSEARCH Rec Review Rec Review You can check the last recorded section Press the amp side of EDITSEARCH momentarily in the standby mode The section you have stopped most recently will be played back for a few seconds and then your camcorder will return to the standby mode You can monitor the sound from the speaker or headphones End search function When you use a tape without cassette memory the end search function does not work once you eject the cassette after you have recorded on the tape If you use a tape with cassette memory the end search function works even once you eject the cassette If a tape has a blank portion in the recorded portions The end search function may not work correctly END SEARCH EDITSEARCH
248. 158 167 Memory Stick MEMORY 171 Memory Stick MPEG 178 180 Memory Stick 184 188 oie ed ing 190 194 196 Stick
249. Brand IR SETUP code Brand IR SETUP code IR SETUP Mapka IR SETUP Sony 1 2 3 4 5 6 Mitsubishi 28 29 Aiwa 47 53 54 Nokia 36 89 Akai 50 62 74 Nokia Oceanic 89 Alba 73 Nordmende 76 Aristona 84 Okano 60 62 63 E Baird 30 36 Orion 58 70 5 Blaupunkt 78 83 Panasonic 16 78 96 Bush 74 Philips 83 84 86 Canon 97 Phonola 83 84 E CGM 36 47 83 Roadstar 47 X Clatronic 73 SABA 21 76 Daewoo 26 Samsung 22 52 93 94 Ferguson 76 Sanyo 36 Fisher 73 Schneider 10 84 Funai 80 SEG 73 Goldstar 47 Seleco 47 74 Goodmans 26 84 Sharp 89 Grundig 9 83 Siemens 10 36 Hitachi 42 56 Tandberg 26 ITT Nokia Instant 36 Telefunken 91 92 Jvc 11 12 15 21 Tensai 73 Kendo 47 Thomson 76 100 Loewe 16 47 84 Thorn 36 47 Luxor 89 Toshiba 40 Mark 26 Universum 47 70 92 Matsui 47 58 60 W W House 47 Watoson 58 83 TV VCR component Note the IR SETUP code Digital program editing is not possible if the VCR does not support IR SETUP codes IR SETUP He IR SETUP 97 98 Dubbing only desired scenes Digital program editing on tapes 2 Setting the modes to cancel the recording pa
250. Focusing manually To record distant subjects When you press FOCUS down firmly the lens focuses on and indicator appears When you release FOCUS your camcorder returns to the manual focus mode Use this mode when your camcorder focuses on near objects even though you are trying to shoot a distant object To focus precisely It is easier to focus on the subject if you adjust the zoom to shoot at the W wide angle after focusing at the T telephoto position When you shoot close to the subject Focus at the end of the W wide angle position gt changes as follows when recording a distant subject a When the subject is too close to focus on Focal distance information is displayed for about three seconds on the screen in the follow ing cases When switching the focus adjustment mode from autofocus to manual When turning the focus ring Focal distance information This information aids focusing if it is not easy to focus on the subject for example when recording in the dark Use this information as a rough guide to get a sharp focus You cannot get correct information if you have attached a conversion lens to your camcorder FOCUS
251. ZOOM OFF 2 Using the fader function 1 When fading in a In the standby mode press FADER until the desired fader indicator flashes When fading out b In the recording mode press FADER until the desired fader indicator flashes The indicator changes as follows FADER FADER BOUNCE MONOTONE OVERLAP WIPE DOT no indicator The last selected fader mode is indicated first of all 2 Press START STOP The fader indicator stops flashing After the fader in out is carried out your camcorder automatically returns to normal mode 1 a FADER b FADER FADER FADER BOUNCE MONOTONE OVERLAP WIPE DOT 4
252. 2 START STOP cancel the fader function Before pressing START STOP press FADER until the indicator disappears Note You cannot use the following functions while using the fader function Also you cannot use the fader function while using the following functions Digital effect Low lux of PROGRAM AE Overlap Wipe or Dot function only The indicator flashes Super NightShot Tape photo recording Interval recording Cut recording FADER START STOP
253. 25 80 160 240 images 17 34 50 160 325 485 35 69 100 325 650 images 980 71 140 205 Image quality 4MB optional SUPER FINE SEN 4MB FINE FINE STANDARD STD 8MB supplied SUPER FINE SEN 8 FINE FINE STANDARD STD 16 optional SUPER FINE SFN 16 MB FINE FINE STANDARD STD 32MB optional SUPER FINE SFN 32 MB FINE FINE STANDARD STD 64MB optional SUPER FINE SEN 64 MB FINE FINE STANDARD STD 128MB optional SUPER FINE SFN 128 MB FINE FINE
254. 60 C
255. 1 POWER MEMORY VCR LOCK 2 MEMORY INDEX red mark appears above the image that is displayed before changing to the index screen mode MEMORY to display the previous six images MEMORY to display the following six images MEMORY MEMORY 1 2 3 4 5 6 fet VL p mark 100 0006 6 100 1 To return to the normal playback screen single screen Press MEMORY to move the mark to the image you want to display on full screen then press MEMORY PLAY 192 MEMORY
256. 3 180 3 S D
257. 48 74 41 56 165 76 MPEG 178 19 246 210 36 39 99 192 37 37 49 91 109 111 169 182 DV 93 109 170 ans 10 238
258. My Computer Control Panel Hardware Device Manager OS OC My Computer Control Panel System Other devices 2 ero Handycam POWER OFF USB suoneaedo foul AINS 2 e3oged 199 Viewing images using computer Step 2 Install the USB driver on the CD ROM Perform the entire procedure listed in Installing the USB Driver on the page 197 Example For Mac OS 8 5 1 8 6 9 0 users 1 Turn on the power of your computer and allow the Mac OS to load 2 Insert the supplied CD ROM in the CD ROM drive of your computer 3 Double click the CD ROM drive icon to open the window 4 Double click the icon of the hard disk containing the OS to open the window 5 Move the following two files from the window opened in step 3 to the System Folder icon in the window opened in step 4 drag and drop e Sony Camcorder USB Driver e Sony Camcorder USB Sh
259. 145 191 237 kaccery 9PIC PRINT MARKED Memory Stick 216 9PIC PRINT MULTI Memory Stick 216 Memory Stick Memory Stick PHOTO He 9 gig CLEANING CASSETTE
260. 2 56 aBrocnyck POWER OFF CHG VCR POWER Ha Memory Stick 165 seg nueg 41 42 Checking the recording END SEARCH EDITSEARCH Review You can use these buttons to check the recorded picture or shoot so that the transition between the last recorded scene and the next scene you record is smooth END SEARCH You can go to the end of the recorded section after you record Press END SEARCH in the standby mode The last five seconds of the recorded section are played back and your ca
261. POWER OFF CHG SLOW SHTR 1 1 25 SLOW SHTR 2 1 12 SLOW SHTR 3 1 6 SLOW SHTR 4 1 3 psoueapy wouuee 67 Using the PROGRAM AE function You can select PROGRAM AE Auto Exposure mode to suit your specific shooting requirements Spotlight This mode prevents peoples faces for example from appearing excessively white when shooting subjects lit by strong light in the theatre amp Soft portrait This mode brings out the subject while creating a soft background for subjects such as people or flowers R Sports lesson This mode minimises shake on fast moving subjects such as in tennis or golf T Beach amp ski This mode prevents peoples faces from appearing dark in strong light or reflected light such as at a beach in midsummer or on a ski slope amp Sunset
262. USB mini B MIC 0 388 mV 2 5 3 0 6 8kQ 3 5 6 2 2 5 50 x 37 mm 211 200 960 220 120 Bluetooth 1 1 2 723 Bluetooth 2 10 1 Bluetooth 2 4 2 400 2 483 5 1 Bluetooth 1 1 2 OT
263. X MEMORY PLAY L1 0 12 320 OV00001 om 4 7 2001 m 12 05 56 Picture number Total number of recorded pictures Memory playback Protect 3awuta Recording date time Various settings are displayed as Data directory number File number Recording date time To display the recording date time press DATA CODE on the Remote Commander during playback DATA CODE suoneaedo pns AINS 9 109 4 195 Viewing images using computer You can view data recorded on the Memory Stick using your computer Note Data recorded on the Memory Stick is stored in the following formats Make sure that applications that support these file formats are installed on your computer Still images JPE
264. 132 3 12 4 CUSTOM1 SET CUSTOM2 SET 5 E 6 5 7 o SET 3 X TITLE SET CUSTOM1 SET Qj CUSTOM2 SET rag MENU END gn c TITLE SET un EUSTOMi SET CUSTOM2 SET 2 MENU END gn TITLE SET USTOM1 SET G CUSTOM2 SET P RETURN MENU END ABCDE 12345 FGHIJ 67890 PORST UWXY SET 28 MENU END ABCDE 12345 FGHIJ 67890 KLMNO PQRST UVWXY SET 28 MENU END To change a title you have stored In step 4 select the original title you want to change and then press 6 on the control button Select to select the title to delete then press to delete the last character of your title Enter the new title as desired
265. 244 233 o 210 233 e CLOCK SET FOR InfoLITHIUM BATTERY ONLY gis CLEANING CASSETTE e CHI FULL gt 16BIT gt REC MODE amp TAPE e i LINK CABLE FULL on NI NO FILE XI NO MEMORY STICK XJ AUDIO ERROR MEMORY STICK ERROR FORMAT ERROR e3 e XI DIRECTORY ERROR COPY INHIBIT 00 amp TAPE END a NO TAPE DY NO PRINT MARK e STILL IMAGE FILE DELETING FORMATTING 4 NOW CHARGING
266. 6 Audio dubbing Monitoring the new recorded sound To play back the sound Adjust the balance between the original sound ST1 and the new sound ST2 by selecting AUDIO MIX in in the menu settings p 132 ST1 ST2 AUDIO MIX A 132 VCR SET HiFi SOUND AUDIO MIX NTSC PB RETURN 2880798 m Us MENU END A V9DV OUT 571 A ST2 Five minutes after when you disconnect the power source or remove the battery pack the setting of AUDIO MIX returns to the original sound ST1 only The default setting is original sound only Notes New sound cannot be recorded on a tape already recorded in the 16 bit mode 32 KHz 44 1 kHz or 48 kHz New sound cannot be recorded on a tape already recorded in the LP mode You cannot add audio with the H DV jack You cannot add audio on the blank portion of the tape If an i LINK cable DV connecting
267. CAMERA COREMAIN AUTO VCR DISPLAY CLOCK SET 24 MEMORY LTR SIZE NORMAL VCR 2 MEMORY 2 DEMO ON LP LP
268. NightShot 4 mini DIN 1 Vp p 75 0 3 Vp p 75 AV MINI JACK 1 Vp p 75 Q Om 327 mV MB 47 2 2 3 5 47 DV 4 3 5 LANC 2 5
269. 4 POWER CAMERA 5 6 START STOP REC START STOP Camera recording lamp seg anueg 29 30 Recording a picture Notes Fasten the grip strap firmly Do not touch the built in microphone during recording Note on Recording mode Your camcorder records and plays back in the SP standard play mode and in the LP long play mode Select SP or LP in the menu settings p 132 In the LP mode you can record 1 5 times as long as in the SP mode When you record a tape in the LP mode on your camcorder we recommend playing the tape on your
270. IM 5 i LINK DV DV DV IN DV IN
271. PROGRAM AE HOLOGRAM AF POWER Super NightShot NightShot Light NightShot Light 3 Recording a picture Self timer recording Recording with the self timer starts in 10 seconds automatically You can also use the Remote Commander for this operation 1 Press self timer in the standby mode The e self timer indicator appears on the screen 2 Press START STOP Self timer starts counting down from 10 with a beep sound In the last two seconds of the countdown the beep sound gets faster then recording starts automatically To stop the countdown Press START STOP To restart the countdown press START STOP again To record still images on tapes using the self timer Press PHOTO in step 2 p 56 To cancel self timer recording Press self timer so that the indicator disappears from the screen while your camcorder is in the standby mode Note The self timer recording mode is automatically cancelled when Self timer recording
272. Put these items into the Extensions folder OK 7 OS 9 1 OS X He USB USB Viewing images using computer Viewing images For Windows users 1 Turn on the power of your computer and allow Windows to load 2 Connect one end of USB cable to the Y USB jack on the camcorder and the other end to the USB connector on your computer 3 Insert a Memory Stick into your camcorder and connect the AC power adaptor to your camcorder and then to a wall socket 4 Set the POWER switch to MEMORY USB MODE appears on the screen of the camcorder 5 Open My Computer on Windows and double click the newly recognised drive Example Removable Disk E The folders inside the Memory Stick are displayed 6 Select and double click the desired image file from the folder For the detailed folder and file name see Image file storage destinations and image files p 203 USB connector USB USB cable Ka6enb USB
273. 2 30 1 45 4 5 1 4 1 550 000 970 000 1 390 000 Carl Zeiss Vario Sonnar T 37 10 120 4 2 42 mm B 35 mm MM 48 480 mm 40 400 mm HOLD 2 3 200 5 800 7 Ix F 1 8 O Ix
274. OFF CM SEARCH 132 3 SEARCH MODE PHOTO SEARCH DATE SEARCH PHOTO SEARCH PHOTO SCAN 4 14 19 gt P suoneredo pesueapy 89 90 Searching for a photo Photo search Photo scan 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 DATE SEARCH PHOTO SEARCH 4A noindicator PHOTOSCAN 4 3 Press K lt or P
275. i LINK 100 100 200 200 400 400 i LINK S100
276. 9 ZERO SET MEMORY 83 10 KHonka START STOP crp 29 11 DATA CODE 45 12 34 13 144 91 84 86 88 14 AUDIO DUB 120 PIND un Hhogeduo 261 262 Identifying the parts and controls To prepare the Remote Commander Insert two R6 size AA batteries by matching the and polarities on the batteries to the marks inside the battery compartment R6 M H Notes on the Remote Commander Point the remote sensor away from strong light sources such as direct sunlight or overhead lighting Otherwise the Remote Commander 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 u
277. BRIGHT MEMORY STILL SET PIC MODE SINGLE MEMORY NORMAL 160 HIGH SPEED 16 MULTI SCRN 9 QUALITY SUPER FINE 153 MEMORY FINE STANDARD IMAGESIZE 1360 1020 MEMORY 1360 x 1020 155 640 x 480 640 x 480 LCD B L VF B L BRIGHT 10
278. Bluetooth 120 217 38 NightShot Super NightShot 39 53 162 PROGRAM 68 71 34 OFF 10x D ZOOM 60 63 65 123 MEMORY MIX 171
279. HOLOGRAM AF Ha HOLOGRAM AF Laser Class 1 30 000 JIS IEC FDA 30 000 Recording still images on Memory Stick s Memory Photo recording Ha Memory Stick Notes If enough light does not reach the subject even if the HOLOGRAM AF emitter is emitted recommended shooting distance is
280. MENU ERASE ALL 132 3 4 ERASING COMPLETE 4 RETURN 131 132 Customising Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings To change the mode settings in the menu settings select the menu items with the control button The default settings can be partially changed First select the icon then the menu item and then the mode 1 Set the POWER switch to CAMERA VCR or MEMORY press MENU 2 Press A Y on the control button to select the desired icon then press 6 or 3 Press A Y on the control button to select the desired item then press or gt 4 Press the control button to select the desired mode then press 5 If yo
281. START STOP TITLE SAVE 5 123 Superimposing a title e 102 gn PRESET TITLE KHELLO HAPPY BIRTHDAY HAPPY HOLIDAYS CONGRATULATIONS OUR SWEET BABY WEDDING VACATION THE END MENU END PRESET TITLE HELLO 7 HAPPY BIRTHDAY 0 HAPPY HOLIDAYS CONGRATULATIONS OUR SWEET BABY WEDDING VACAT ION THE END RETURN MENU END em 10 PRESET TITLE HELLO HAPPY BIRTHDAY HAPPY HOLIDAYS CONGRATULATIONS OUR SWEET BABY WEDDING ACATION HE END PRETURN MENU END VACATION 2 s EXEC SAVE MENU SMALL gn TITLE villa LARGE VACATION VACATION EXEC SAVE MENU END If you set the write protect tab of the tape to lock You cannot superimpose or erase the title Slide the write protect tab to release the write protection To use the custom title If you want to use the custom title select step 2 a in If the tape has a blank portion You cannot superimpose a title on the portion If the tape has a blank portion
282. 28 Tripod receptacle Make sure that the length of the tripod screw is less than 5 5 mm 7 32 inch Otherwise you cannot attach the tripod securely and the screw may damage your camcorder 21 22 LOCK 29 23 POWER 29 24 33 START STOP 29 2 26 27 27 OPEN amp EJECT 27 28 5 5 intelligent Accessory Shoe Notes on the intelligent accessory shoe The intelligent accessory shoe supplies power to optional accessories such as a video light or microphone The intelligent accessory shoe is linked to the POWER switch allowing you to turn the power supplied by the shoe on and off Refer to the operating instructions of the accessory for further information The intelligent accessory shoe
283. PROGRAM AE wouuee 55 56 Recording a still image on a tape Tape Photo recording Self timer recording You can record still images on tapes with the self timer You can also use the Remote Commander for this operation 1 Press self timer in the standby mode The self timer indicator appears on the screen 2 Press PHOTO deeper Self timer starts counting down from 10 with a beep sound In the last two seconds of the countdown the beep sound gets faster then recording starts automatically
284. VCR 2 MENU AN DV OUT amp 132 3 4 2 5 VIDEO 109 Using with analog video unit and your computer Signal convert function Notes Yo
285. E 62 00 E 91 00 gt Sony 5 61 10 1 4 19 M Sony 233 100 0001 21 00 eu 4 cu 09 4 5 o 100 0001
286. He Memory Stick Memory Stick pns AINS 9 exogeg 183 Recording edited pictures as a moving picture Digital program editing on Memory Stick s You can duplicate selected scenes programmes for editing onto Memory Stick s Making the programme 1 Setthe POWER switch to VCR on your camcorder 2 Insert the tape for playback and a Memory Stick for recording into your camcorder 3 Press MENU then select and decide upon VIDEO EDIT in with the control button p 132 4 Select and decide upon MEMORY with the control button 5 Select and decide upon IMAGE SIZE with the control button When IMAGE SIZE is set to 320 x 240 the maximum recording time i
287. IN n OUT no 5 EXECUTING Ha COMPLETE IN OUT IN CUT IN IN CUT OUT 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Dubbing only desired scenes Digital program editing on tapes
288. pepeys 1 21 22 Step 1 Preparing the power supply 1 the power goes off although the battery remaining indicator indicates that the battery pack has enough power to operate Charge the battery pack fully again so that the indication on the battery remaining indicator is correct Recommended charging temperature We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of between 10 C to 30 C 50 F to 86 F What is Info LITHIUM The InfoLITHIUM is a lithium ion battery pack which can exchange data such as battery consumption with compatible electronic equipment This unit is compatible with the InfoLITHIUM battery pack M series Your camcorder operates only with the InfoLITHIUM battery InfoLITHIUM M series battery packs have the 0 ntoLTHuMm M mark SERIES InfoLITHIUM is a trademark of Sony Corporation
289. sound 1 Left sound Main sound STEREO 5 Right sound Sub sound 1 You cannot record dual sound programmes 2 your camcorder Notes on the cassette When affixing a label on the 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 cassette Rewind the tape to the beginning put the cassette in its case and store it in an upright position When the cassette memory function does not work Reinsert a cassette The gold plated connector of cassettes may be dirty or dusty Cleaning gold plated connector If the gold plated connector on the cassette is dirty or dusty the remaining tape indicator is sometimes not displayed correctly and you may not be able to operate functions using cassette memory Clean up the gold plated connector with cotton wool swab about every 10 times ejection of a cassette 6
290. 24 InfoLITHIUM 22 245 AUDIO MODE 16BIT 147 REC MODE LP 147 i LINK 121 Memory Stick 161 Ha Memory Stick LOCK 150 Memory Stick 191 Memory Stick Ha Memory Stick 181 Memory Stick 152 Memory Stick
291. 5 5 11 6 12 N FULL 125 Superimposing a title Erasing a title 1 Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or VCR 2 Press MENU then select and decide upon TITLEERASE in with the control button p 132 3 Select and decide upon the title you want to erase with the control button ERASE OK indicator appears 4 Make sure the title is the one you want to erase and select and decide upon OK with the control button OK changes to EXECUTE 5 Select and decide upon EXECUTE with the control button ERASING flashes on the screen When the title is erased COMPLETE is displayed 1
292. LINE IN LINE L sorseg 2 49 50 Viewing the recording on TV If your TVVCR has a 21 pin connector EUROCONNECTOR European models only Use the 21 pin adaptor supplied with your camcorder 21
293. MENU VIDEO EDIT Erg 132 4 5 EDIT SET 6 CONTROL 7 i LINK 0 08 55 06 VIDEO EDIT MARK UNDO ERASE ALL START EDIT SET IR IDEO EDIT RETURN ES RETURN em Ercj p MENU END MENU END TOTAL 0 00 00 00 MEMORY SCENE 0 222222 2222222212222 MENU END 6 VIDEO EDIT MARK OTHERS XT DATA CODE COMMANDER DISPLAY TDEO EDIT RETURN UNDO ERASE ALL START EDIT SET Ercj v MENU END MENU END TOTAL 0 00 00 00 SCENE 0 VEA 0 08 55 06 VIDEO EDIT 0 08 55 06 1 IN EDIT SET CONTROL 4 ADJ TEST 1 CUT IN R LINK CUT OUT IR SETUP PAUSEMODE IR TEST RETURN MENU END 7 VIDEO EDIT EDIT SET 0 08 55 06 i LINK MENU END 101 102 Dubbing only desired scenes Digital program editing on
294. POWER MEMORY USB MODE Windows 7 USB USB jack USB a Push into the end Notes You cannot install the USB driver if a Memory Stick is not in your camcorder Be sure to insert a Memory Stick into your camcorder before installing the USB driver The USB driver has been registered incorrectly as your computer was connected to your camcorder before installation of the USB driver was completed Re install the USB driver following the procedure on page 199 198 Memory Stick USB
295. TITLE 132 2 C3 3 4 COLOUR SIZE POSITION 2 Tex nop 5 TITLE SAVE 5 TITLE
296. sorseg 2 47 Playing back a tape To monitor the high speed picture while advancing or rewinding the tape skip scan Keep pressing lt lt while rewinding while advancing the tape To resume rewinding or advancing release the button To view the picture at slow speed slow playback Press on the Remote Commander during playback For slow playback in the reverse direction press lt then press 8 on the Remote Commander To resume normal playback press view the picture at double speed Press x2 on the Remote Commander during playback For double speed playback in the reverse direction press lt then press 2 on the Remote Commander To resume normal playback press Be To view the picture frame by frame Press gt on the Remote Commander in the playback pause mode For frame by frame playback in the reverse direction press To resume normal playback press We To search the last scene recorded END SEARCH Press END SEARCH in the stop mode The last five seconds of the recorded portion plays back and stops In the various playback modes Sound is muted The previous picture may remain as a mosaic image during playback When the playback pause mode lasts for five minutes Your camcorder automatically enters the stop mode To resume playback press Be Slow playback
297. Memory Stick gt Memory Stick Memory Stick 145 152 Ha Memory Stick LOCK gt 150 gt 210 Ha Memory Stick LOCK 150 Memory Stick Ha Memory Stick LOCK gt 150 Ha Memory Stick LOCK
298. CAMERA pns AINS 9 1 159 Recording still images on Memory Stick s Memory Photo recording Recording images continuously You can record still images continuously Select one of the three modes described below before recording NORMAL a Your camcorder shoots up to three still images in 1360 x 1020 size or nine still images in 640 x 480 size at about 0 5 sec intervals 0 HIGH SPEED Recording image size is 640 x 480 a Your camcorder shoots up to 16 still images in 640 x 480 size at about 0 07 sec intervals Dig MULTI SCRN Recording image size is 640 x 480 b Your camcorder shoots nine still images at about 0 4 sec intervals and displays the images on a single page divided into nine boxes Still images are recorded in 640 x 480 size EEE 160 Ha Memory Stick
299. STANDARD STD 650 1310 1970 140 280 415 156 Using a Memory Stick introduction Approximate time of moving pictures you can record ona Memory Stick The time of moving pictures you can record varies depending on which image size you select and the complexity of the subject 160 x 112 Memory Stick Ha Memory Stick 320 240 4MB optional 4 2 min 40 2 40 40 40 8MB supplied 8 5 min 20 5 20 1 min 20 sec 1 20 16MB optional 16 10 min 40
300. T 4 g Using the PROGRAM AE function 1 Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY Press MENU then select and decide upon PROGRAM AE in ff with the control button p 132 2 Select and decid
301. T 1 3 4 5 GOOD MORNING 6 WEDDING 7 8 BASEBALL b fa a Actual point you are trying to search for b Present point on the tape To stop searching Press fim i SEARCH 1 POWER VCR 2 MODE TITLE SEARCH TITLE SEARCH DATE SEARCH PHOTO SEARCH PHOTO SCAN A 3 I
302. c VCR 65 79 WHT BAL 57 AUTO SHTR ON CAMERA OFF uno Busun H exvodioe 141 POWER D ZOOM OFF 10 20x 10 20 34 120 10 120 34 16 9WIDE OFF CAMERA ON
303. ierant inim 18 18 19 23 2 24 3 27 29 BACK LIGHT 38 NightShot Super NightShot aivahsvehdensiaceengtecntieps ei ieqageasiteediedte tien 39 END SEARCH EDITSEARCH Npocmotpa 42 44 51
304. 2 PHOTO Glecececce wouuee 51 52 Recording a still image on a tape Tape Photo recording Notes During tape photo recording you cannot change the mode or setting When recording a still image do not shake your camcorder The image may fluctuate You cannot use PHOTO during the following operations Fader Digital effect If you record a moving subject with tape photo recording function When you play back the still image on other equipment the image may fluctuate This is not a malfunction To use the tape photo recording function using the Remote Commander Press PHOTO on the Remote Commander Your camcorder records an image on the screen immediately To use the
305. Omn MEMORY SET STILL SET VT MEMORY SET 10 1200 RETURN MENU END PRETURN MENU END MEMORY SET 10 1200 MEMORY SET Y ET 10 1200 amp DELETE ALL FORMAT RETURN amp DELETE ALL FORMAT RETURN MENU END MENU END 4 OFF Memory Stick Memory Stick Memory Stick LOCK Deleting images You can delete images stored in a Memory Stick You can delete all images or selected images 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 t
306. STILL Still image LUMI a T STILL FLASH FLASH MOTION LUMI LUMINANCEKEY TRAIL SLOW SHTR SLOW SHUTTER OLD MOVIE
307. as i kaaa aaa aaan aa aaa aaa UNDO ERASE ALL START EDIT SET TOTAL 0 00 47 12 SCENE 3 MENU END Erasing the programme you have set Erase OUT first and then IN from of the last programme 1 Select and decide upon UNDO with the control button 2 Select and decide upon EXECUTE with the control button The last set programme the mark flashes then the setting is cancelled To cancel erasing Select and decide upon RETURN with the control button in step 2 IN 1 UNDO 2 2 RETURN 105 Dubbing only desired scenes Digital program editing on tapes Erasing all programmes 1 Select and decide upon VIDEO EDIT in the menu settings then select and decide upon TAPE with the control button 2 Select and decide upon ERASE ALL then select and
308. 6 IM 115 Inserting a scene from a VCR Insert editing DL g 84 AN ZERO SET 2 MEMORY rer ZERO SET MEMORY To change the insert end point Press ZERO SET MEMORY again after step 5 to erase the ZERO SET MEMORY indicator and begin from step 3 Using the Remote Commander In step 5 press 8 REC and MARK simultaneously then immediately press And in step 6 press at the scene where you want to start recording from Note The picture and sound recorded on the portion between the insert start and end points will be erased when you insert the new scene If you insert scenes on the tape recorded with other camcorder including other DCR PC115E PC120E The picture and sound may be distorted We recommend that you insert scenes on a tape recorded with your camcorder When the inserted picture is played back The picture and sound may be distorted at the end of the inserted portion This is not a malfunction
309. RealNetworks suonesdo pns AINS 9 exogeg 151 Using a Memory Stick introduction Inserting a Memory Stick Insert a Memory Stick in the Memory Stick slot as far as it can go with the 4 mark facing as illustrated Memory Stick slot Memory Stick Access lamp a Memory Stick Press the Memory Stick once lightly While the access lamp is lit or flashing Do not shake or strike your camcorder because your camcorder is reading the data from the Memory Stick or recording the data on the Memory Stick Do not turn the power off eject a Memory Stick or remove the battery pack Otherwise the image data breakdown may Occur If MEMORYSTICK ERROR is displayed Reinsert Memory Stick a few times The Memory Stick may be damaged if the indicator is still displayed If t
310. 4 lt 127 Making your own titles you take five minutes or longer to enter characters in the standby mode while a cassette is in your camcorder The power automatically goes off The characters you have entered remain stored in memory Set the POWER switch to OFF CHG once and then to CAMERA again then proceed from step 1 We recommend setting the POWER switch to VCR or removing the cassette so that your camcorder does not automatically turn off while you are entering title characters To erase the title Select The last character is erased To enter a space Select Z amp then select the blank part 128 5
311. El 8 Fli El Hi8 WHS VHS S VHS SVISIA S VHSC 8 Betamax IN mini DV DV DV B Digital8 He
312. MEMORY 2 C START EXECUTE SEARCH EDITING PROGRAM Memory Stick VIDEO EDIT MENU
313. Stick LOCK READY Memory Stick Stick pns AINS 9 exogeg 189 Viewing a still image Memory photo playback You can play back still images recorded on a Memory Stick You can also play back six images including moving pictures in order at a time by selecting the index screen 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 2 Press MEMORY PLAY The last recorded image is displayed 3 Press MEMORY to select the desired still image To see the previous image press MEMORY To see the next image press MEMORY To stop memory photo playback Press MEMORY PLAY Note You may not be able to play back images with your camcorder when playing back image data modified on your computers when playing back image data shot with other equipment 1
314. MENU END CLOCK SET AREA 1 1 GMT 0 0 Lisbon London SUMMERT IME OFF EXEC NEXT ITEM Berlin Paris SUMMERTIME OFF EXEC NEXT ITEM CLOCK SET AREA2 1 GMT Berlin Paris SUMMERTIME OFF ON EXEC NEXT ITEM CLOCK SET AREA2 t GMT Berlin Paris SUMMERTIME OFF DATE 1Y 10 f hes mg EXEC NEXT ITEM 200 1 1 CLOCK SET AREA2 1 GMT Berlin Paris SUMMERTIME OFF DATE ty tM tD f 2001 1 1 0 00 Js Wes p Nc EXEC NEXT ITEM CLOCK SET AREA2 1 GMT Berl Liy Parte SUMMERTIME OFF DATE ty M 101 2001 1 EXEC END SETUP MENU CLOCK SET 4 72001 LTR SIZE 17 30 00 DEMO MODE RETURN Baga 9 7 417 1 MENU END If you do not set the date and time code of the tape and the Memory Stick m He and are recorded on the data Memory Stick poeyeys Hui 10 When using your camcorder abroad Set the clock to the local time p 26 Note the time in
315. Selecting still image quality mode You can select image quality mode in still image recording The default setting is SUPER FINE 1 Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VCR Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the right unlock position 2 Press MENU then select and decide upon STILL SET in amp with the control button p 132 3 Select and decide upon QUALITY with the control button 4 Select and decide upon the desired image quality with the control button Memory Stick SUPER FINE 1 POWER B MEMORY VCR LOCK 2 MENU STILL SET c 132 3 4
316. Set the POWER switch to other than CAMERA To perform normal recording during the interval recording You can perform normal recording only once during INTERVAL Press START STOP The INTERVAL indicator flashes and normal recording starts To stop normal recording press START STOP again CAMERA SET Xy D ZOOM 16 9WIDE STEADYSHOT N S LIGHT FRAME REC RE FLASH LVL RETURN MENU END CAMERA SET xr D ZOOM 416 9WI DE STEADYSHOT N S LIGHT FRAME REC ON trc FLASH LVL OFF RETURN BET MENU END CAMERA SET CAMERA SET INT REC INTERVAL WT a INTERVAL 4305 REC TIME 5 TMI RETURN RETURN 2 MENU END MENU END CAMERA SET CAMERA SET XT INT REC INT 4 INTERVAL 4 INTERVAL T Baal REC TIME RETURN vibe MENU END MENU END On recording time There may be a discrepancy in recording time of up to six frames from the selected time B OFF
317. DEMO MODE POWER OFF CHG CAMERA uno Busun H exvodioe 147 148 POWER erc DATA CODE DATE CAM 45 MEMORY DATE BO AREA SET MEMORY SUMMERTIME OFF ON Ha MEMORY BEEP MELODY VCR MEMORY NORMAL OFF
318. INT POWER CAMERA BO INTERVAL START STOP INTERVAL START STOP 6 wouuee 75 76 Frame by frame recording Cut recording 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 4 1 In the standby mode press MENU then select and decide upon FRAME REC in with the control button p 132 2 Select and decide upon ON with the control button 3 Press MENU to erase the menu display
319. 10 Select and decide upon the average numerical value of OUT with the control button The calculated stop position for recording is set 11 Select and decide upon 4 RETURN with the control button VIDEO EDIT 0 08 55 06 EDIT SET CONTROL ADJ TEST RETURN CUT IN EXECUTE CUT OUT IR SETUP PAUSEMODE ENGAGE IR TEST PAUSE 2 VIDEO EDIT 0 08 55 06 EDIT SET CONTROL X ADJ a HF x CUT OUT 5 IR SETUP IN PAUSEMODE 60 IR TEST 10 11 gt RETURN 0 08 55 06 VIDEO EDIT EDIT SET PAUSEMODE IR TEST V RETURN MENU END gt VIDEO EDIT COMPLETE PAUSEMODE IR TEST V RETURN MENU END 0 08 55 06 VIDEO EDIT EDIT SET CONTROL 0 08 55 06 CUT OUT j PAUSEMODE IR TEST c RETURN MENU END Notes When you complete step 3 the image to adjust th
320. COMPLETE PHOTO SAVE VCR Ha Memory Stick 188 uno Busun H 4 exvodioe Memory Stick Ha POWER FORMATTING Memory Stick LOCK Memory Stick e Memory Stick lt FORMAT ERROR Memory Stick Ha Memory Stick Memory Stick
321. ERASE OK RETURN MENU END To cancel erasing a title Select and decide upon RETURN in step 5 126 5 RETURN Making your own titles You can make up to two titles and store them in the memory of your camcorder Each title can have up to 20 characters 1 Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or VCR 2 Press MENU then select and decide upon TITLE in SI with the control button p 132 3 Select and decide upon 12 with the control button 4 Select and decide upon CUSTOMI1 SET or CUSTOM2 SET with the control button 5 Select and decide upon the desired character with the control button 6 Repeat steps 5 to complete making your own title 7 To finish making your own titles select and decide upon SET with the control button 20 1 POWER VCR 2 MENU TITLE
322. EXECUTE 4 EXECUTE DELETING COMPLETE MEMORY SET 7 STILL SET MOVIE SET MEMORY SET w STILL SET MOVIE SET PRINT MARK s J PROTECT SLIDE SHOW P PRETURN PRETURN MENU END MENU END SLIDE SHOW DEL lj ere FORMAT PRETURN MENU END SLIDE SHOW T EI FORMAT PRETURN MENU END MRETURN RETURN EXECUTE MEMORY SET XT STILL SET MEMORY SET w STILL SET MOVIE SET PRINT MARK PROTECT SLIDE SHOW i1111 amp DELETE ALLWDELET I Nd FORMAT 9 RETURN SLIDE SHOW amp DELETE ALL erc FORMAT PRETURN COMPLETE MENU END MENU END Ha Memory Stick 3 RETURN DELETING He POWER
323. If you change the PROGRAM AE mode If you slide NIGHTSHOT to ON PROGRAM NIGHTSHOT wouuee 71 Focusing manually You can gain better results by manually adjusting the focus in the following cases Normally focus is automatically adjusted The autofocus mode is not effective when shooting subjects through glass coated with water droplets horizontal stripes subjects with little contrast with backgrounds such as walls and sky When you want to change the focus from a subject in the foreground to a subject in the background Shooting a stationary subject when using a tripod
324. Memory Stick Memory Stick Memory Stick 149 234 Memory Stick 168 lt Stick Memory Stick 145 e Memory Stick ctp 149 e 28 28
325. SUPER NIGHTSHOT 39 234 37 37 233 51 158 191 195 37 190 ZERO SET MEMORY cTp 83 END SEARCH 42 A V DV 109 DV IN 114 147 149 37 53 162 160 Index A B R AC power
326. The button to cancel recording pause is not correct when IR is selected NOT READY appears on the LCD screen when The programme to operate the Digital program editing has not been made i LINK is selected but an i LINK cable DV connecting cable is not connected The power of the connected VCR is not turned on when you set i LINK 108 IR SETUP IR IR READY i LINK i LINK DV i LINK Using with analog video unit and your computer Signal convert function You can capture images and sound from an analog video unit connected to yo
327. VIDEO EDIT EDIT SET CONTROL ADJ TEST CUT IN CUT OUT ENGAGE IR SETUP REC PAUSE PAUSEMODE IR TEST 0 08 55 06 RETURN RETURN EXECUTE MENU END 0 08 55 06 VIDEO EDIT EDIT SET CONTROL ADJ TEST CUT IN CUT OUT IR SETUP PAUSEMODE COMPLETE MENU END When the VCR does not operate correctly After checking the code in About the IR SETUP code set the IR SETUP or the PAUSEMODE again Place your camcorder at least 30 cm 12 in away from the VCR Refer to the operating instructions of your VCR Step 2 Setting the VCR to operate with the i LINK cable DV connecting cable When you connect using i LINK cable DV connecting cable optional follow the procedure below 1 Set the POWER switch to VCR on your camcorder 2 Turn the power of the connected VCR on then set the input selector to DV input When you connect a digital video camera recorder set its power switch to VCR VTR IR SETUP IR SETUP PAUSEMODE 30
328. i LINK DV DV OUT 1 E 2 POWER 5 VCR 3 6 REC 9 d 4 B X 5 IM
329. o 2 c RETURN 1 VIDEO EDIT MEMORY 2 ERASE ALL EXECUTE 185 Recording edited pictures asa moving picture Digital program editing on Memory Stick s To cancel erasing all programmes Select and decide upon RETURN with the control button in step 2 To cancel a programme you have set Press MENU The programme is stored in memory until the tape is ejected Ha Memory Stick 2 RETURN MENU Notes You cannot
330. 2 Copying still images from a tape Photo save Image size of still images Image size is automatically set to 640 x 480 When the access lamp is lit or flashing Do not shake or strike your camcorder As well do not turn the power off eject a Memory Stick or remove the battery pack Otherwise the image data breakdown may occur 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 Memory Stick s in the middle of copying Your camcorder resumes copying from the last image recorded on the previous Memory Stick 640 480 Memory Stick
331. MANUAL SET KPROGRAM AE P EFFECT D EFFECT AL AUTO SHTR RETURN AUTO OLD OUTDOOR INDOOR paeagaal 4 MENU AUTO WHT BAL psoueapy wouuee 57 58 Adjusting the white balance manually the picture is being taken a studio lit by TV lighting We recommend that you record in the 295 indoor mode When you record under fluorescent lighting Use the automatic white balance or hold mode Your camcorder may not adjust the white balance correctly in the 20 indoor mode In the automatic white balance mode Point your camcorder at a white subject for about 10 seconds after setting the POWER switch to CAMERA to get a better adjustment when You detach the battery for replacement You bring your camcorder to the outdoors from the interior of a house holding the exposure or vice versa In the hold white balance mode Set the white balance to AUTO and reset to HOLD after a few seconds when You change the PROGRAM AE mode You bring your camcorder to the outdoors from the interior of a house or vice versa
332. Memory Stick supplied with your camcorder You can easily play back record or delete images You can exchange image data with other equipment such as your computer etc using the USB cable for Memory Stick supplied with your camcorder On file format Still image JPEG Your camcorder compresses image data in JPEG format extension jpg Moving picture MPEG Your camcorder compresses picture data in MPEG format extension mpg Typical image data file name Still image 100 0001 This file name appears on the screen of your camcorder Dsc00001 jpg This file name appears on the display of your computer Moving picture MOV00001 This file name appears on the screen of your camcorder Mov00001 mpg This file name appears on the display of your computer c Memory Stick Memory Stick Memory Stick USB Ka6enb Memory Stick
333. Picture effect You can digitally process images to obtain special effects like those in films or on TV NEG ART a The colour and brightness of the picture are reversed SEPIA The picture gets sepia B amp W The picture appears in monochrome black and white SOLARIZE b The light intensity is clearer and the picture looks like an illustration SLIM c The picture expands vertically STRETCH d The picture expands horizontally PASTEL e The contrast of the picture is emphasized and the picture looks like an animated cartoon MOSAIC f The picture gets mosaic patterned a 1 Set the POWER switch to CAMERA Press MENU then select and decide upon P EFFECT in RIT with the control button p 132 2 Select and decide upon the desired picture effect mode with the control button ART a SEPIA B amp W SOLARIZE b SLIM c STRETCH d PASTEL e MOSAIC f d
334. Spotlight of PROGRAM AE Sunset amp moon of PROGRAM AE Landscape of PROGRAM AE When you use an external flash optional which does not have the auto red eye reduction function You cannot select the auto red eye reduction Ha Memory Stick FLASH LVL 132 FLASH LVL C 0 3 2 5
335. The FRAME REC indicator lights up 4 Press START STOP to start cut recording The camcorder makes a recording for about six frames and returns to recording standby 5 Move the subject and repeat step 4 4 1 MENU FRAME 9 132 2 3 MENU FRAME 4
336. The PROGRAM AE function does not work in the slow shutter mode The following functions do not work in the old movie mode Wide mode Picture effect PROGRAM AE When you set the POWER switch to OFF CHG The digital effect is automatically cancelled When recording in the slow shutter mode Auto focus may not be effective Focus manually using a tripod Shutter speed Shutter speed number Shutter speed SLOW SHTR 1 1 25 SLOW SHTR 2 1 12 SLOW SHTR 3 1 6 SLOW SHTR 4 1 3 OFF D EFFECT PROGRAM Super NightShot PROGRAM
337. The write protect tab on the Memory Stick is set to LOCK 2 Release the lock p 150 You cannot format the Memory Stick The write protect tab on the Memory Stick is set to LOCK 2 Release the lock p 150 Deleting all the images cannot be carried out The write protect tab on the Memory Stick is set to LOCK 2 Release the lock p 150 You cannot protect the image The write protect tab on the Memory Stick is set to LOCK 2 Release the lock p 150 The image to protect is not be played back Press MEMORY PLAY to play back the image p 190 You cannot write a print mark on the still image The write protect tab on the Memory Stick is set to LOCK 2 Release the lock p 150 The image to write a print mark is not be played back Press MEMORY PLAY to play back the image p 190 You are trying to write a print mark on a moving picture Print marks cannot be written a moving picture The photo save function does not work The write protect tab on the Memory Stick is set to LOCK 2 Release the lock p 150 You cannot playback images in actual size You may not be able to playback images in actual size when you try to play back images recorded by other equipment This is not a malfunction continued on the following page u 1 ONHOHEALOA M 221 Types of trouble an
338. 15 16 Using this manual ST Precautions on camcorder care Lens and LCD screen finder on mounted models only The LCD screen and the finder are manufactured using extremely high precision technology so over 99 99 of the pixels are operational for effective use However there may be some tiny black points and or bright points white red blue or green in colour that constantly appear on the LCD screen and the finder These points are normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in any way Do not let your camcorder get wet Keep your camcorder away from rain and sea water Letting your camcorder get wet may cause your camcorder to malfunction Sometimes this malfunction cannot be repaired a Never leave your camcorder exposed to temperatures above 60 C 140 F such as in a car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight b Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors Exposing the LCD screen the finder or the lens to direct sunlight for long periods may cause malfunctions c 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 d a
339. 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 authorised Sony service facility If C L1LI LIL appears on the screen the self diagnosis display function has worked See page 224 In the recording mode Symptom Cause and or Corrective Actions START STOP does not operate The POWER switch is not set to CAMERA Set it to CAMERA p 29 The tape has run out 2 Rewind the tape or insert a new one p 27 47 The write protect tab is set to expose the red mark 2 Usea new tape or slide the tab p 28 The tape is stuck to the drum moisture condensation gt Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at least one hour to acclimatise p 244 The power goes off While being operated in CAMERA mode your camcorder has been in the standby mode for more than five minutes 2 Set the POWER switch to OFF CHG and then to CAMERA The battery pack is dead or nearly dead Install a charged battery pack The image on the viewfinder screen Viewfinder is not extended to the end is not clear gt Pull out the viewfinder p 33 The viewfinder lens is not adjusted Adjust the viewfinder lens p 33 The SteadyShot function does not STEADYSHOT is set to OFF in the menu settings work Set it to ON p 132 The autofocusing
340. Macintosh and Mac OS QuickTime are trademarks of Apple Computer Inc RealPlayer is either a registered trademark or treademark of RealNetworks Inc in the United States and or other countries All other product names mentioned herein may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies Furthermore and are not mentioned in each case in this manual MEMORY STICK Memory Stick Memory Stick Memory Stick Ha Windows Macintosh Memory Stick
341. POWER MEMORY LOCK 2 MENU SLIDE SHOW 132 3 MEMORY PLAY Ha Memory Stick SLIDE SHOW Ceo 1 1009 100 0001 Em 9RETURN MENU END M PLAY START MENU END MENU MEMORY PLAY 2 MEMORY Playing back imagesina continuous loop SLIDE SHOW SLIDE SHOW 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 d
342. SLIDE 208 Preventing accidental erasure Image 210 Deleting 211 Writing a print mark PRINT MARK Winner de du seti ds m nested I 213 Using the optional printer 215 Using the Network function Accessing the network 217 Troubleshooting Types of trouble and their solutions 218 Self diagnosis 224 Warning indicators and messages 225 Additional Information Usable cassettes 236 About the InfoLITHIUM battery pack ie ettet cine ed 239 About LINK entente 241 Using your camcorder abroad 243 Maintenance information and precautions sese 244 Specifications ueste nene 251 Quick Reference Identifying the parts and controls 255 dek ient eei 265 5 12 14 17 1
343. VCR OFF SEARCH ON VCR 84 86 88 OFF TAPE TITLE 129 VCR CAMERA ERASE ALL 131 VCR CAMERA PRINT SET 9PIC PRINT DATE TIME co REC MODE esP SP VCR LP 1 5 pasa no CAMERA SP AUDIO MODE 12BIT 12 VCR 16BIT 16
344. gt no indicator Various settings Various settings is your camcorder s information when you have recorded In the recording mode the various settings will not be displayed a 6 SteadyShot OFF c d bananc e f 9 DATA CODE DATE 132 DATA CODE gt Playing back a tape When you use the data code function bars appear if blank portion of the tape is being played back The tape is unreadable due to tape damage or noise The tape was recorded by a camcorder without the dat
345. unbalanced Chrominance signal 0 3 Vp p 75 ohms unbalanced Audio Video input output AV MINIJACK 1 Vp p 75 ohms unbalanced sync negative 327 mV at output impedance more than 47 kilohms Output impedance with less than 2 2 kilohms Stereo minijack 0 3 5 mm Input impedance more than 47 kQ kilohms DV input output 4 pin connector Headphone jack Stereo minijack o 3 5 mm LANC jack Stereo mini minijack e 2 5 mm USB jack mini B MIC jack Minijack 0 388 mV low impedance with 2 5 to 3 0 V DC output impedance 6 8 kQ kilohms e 3 5 mm Stereo type LCD screen Picture 6 2 cm 2 5 type 50x37 mm 2x11 2 in Total dot number 211 200 960 x 220 Wireless communications DCR PC120E only Communications system Bluetooth standard Ver 1 1 Max baud rate Approx 723 kbps Output Bluetooth standard Power Class 2 Communications distance Max wireless Approx 10 m 393 3 4 in When connecting to BTA NWI optional Compatible Bluetooth profile Generic Access Profile Dial up Networking Profile Operating frequency band 2 4 GHz band 2 400 GHz 2 483 5 GHz 1 Max baud rate of Bluetooth standard Ver 1 1 2 Varies according to the distance between communicating devices presence of obstacles radiowave conditions and other factors 3 This is a specification matched to specific usage requirements between Bluetooth compatible devices It is laid down in t
346. 241 ore es 243 244 253 255 266 Quick Start Guide This chapter introduces you to the basic features of your camcorder See the page in parentheses for more information Pull down the Holding Grip to hold your camcorder as illustrated 1 Connecting the mains lead p 23 Use the battery pack when using your camcorder outdoors p 18 Open the jack cover AC power adaptor supplied A Connect the plug with its A mark facing up 2 Inserting a cassette p 27 Slide OPEN Push the middle Close the cassette EJECT in the portion of the back of compartment by direction of the arrow the cassette to insert pressing the and open the lid Insert the cassette in a mark on the cassette straight line deeply compartment into the cassette After the cassette compartment with compartment goes the window facing down completely close the lid until it clicks 3 Recording a picture p 29 R
347. DATA CODE DATE CAM To display date time and various settings during VCR playback p 45 MEMORY DATE To display date and time during playback AREA SET Temporarily change the area where you are using CAMERA your camcorder MEMORY SUMMERTIME OFF Not during summer time CAMERA ON During summer time MEMORY BEEP MELODY To output the melody when you start stop recording VCR or when an unusual condition occurs on your CAMERA camcorder MEMORY NORMAL To output the beep instead of the melody OFF To cancel all sound including shutter sound COMMANDER ON To activate the Remote Commander supplied with VCR your camcorder CAMERA OFF To deactivate the Remote Commander to avoid MEMORY remote control misoperation caused by other VCR s remote control DISPLAY LCD To show the display on the LCD screen and in the VCR viewfinder CAMERA V OUT LCD To show the display on the TV screen LCD screen MEMORY and in the viewfinder REC LAMP ON To light up the camera recording lamp at the front of CAMERA your camcorder MEMORY OFF To turn the camera recording lamp off so that the person is not aware of the recording VIDEO EDIT RETURN To cancel video editing VCR TAPE To make programme and perform video editing p 94 MEMORY To make programme and perform MPEG editing p 184 Note If you press DISPLAY with DISPLAY set to V OUT LCD in the menu settings the picture from a TV or VCR will not appear on the LCD screen even when your camcor
348. Ha DELETE 4 MEMORY DELETE DELETE 100 0010 89 1000 DELETE DELETE DEL CANCEL 4 MEMORY MEMORY 4 Memory Stick LOCK suoneaedo Aiowepl AINS ows 2 109 4 211 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
349. Refer to the operating instructions of the VCR cK Signal When you have finished dubbing tape Press on both your camcorder and the VCR 1 2 LINE 3 POWER VCR 4 5 optional He Nocne You can connect one VCR only using the i LINK cable DV connecting cable See page 241 for more informat
350. The picture and sound at the start point and the end point may be distorted in the LP mode To insert a scene without setting the insert end point Skip steps 3 and 4 Press when you want to stop inserting 116 c 5 ZERO SET MEMORY ZERO SET MEMORY 3 5 MARK IM 6
351. You can enlarge still images recorded on a Memory Stick You can select and view the desired part from the enlarged still image Also you can copy the desired part of the enlarged still image to tapes or Memory Stick s 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 2 In the memory playback mode press PB ZOOM on your camcorder The centre of the image is enlarged to twice its size 3 Press the control button to move the image The image moves in the same direction as the control button 4 Adjust the zoom ratio by the power zoom lever You can enlarge the image from 1 1 times up to five times its size W Decreases the zoom ratio T Increases the zoom ratio To cancel the PB ZOOM function Press PB ZOOM 206 Ha Memory Stick ZOOM Memory Stick M
352. 2 147 AUTO 141 BACK LIGHT 8 148 BOUNCE 60 DEMO 147 DIGITAL EFFECT 65 79 DISPLAY 45 DOT eats 60 E H EDITSEARCH 42 END SEARCH I M 241 JPEG 149 LUMINANCEKEY 65 MEMORY MIX 171 Memory Stick 149 MONOTONE 60 M FADER 60 MPEG 149 MULTI SCRN 160 N R NETWORK 217 NIGHTSHOT 39 OLD MOVIE 65 OVERLAP cet tonite 60 PICTURE EFFECT 63 78 PROGRAM 68 232 Z SLOW SHUTTER 65 STEADYSHOT 142 STILL uu 65 SUPER NIGHTSHOT TRAIL 6 7 35 141 0001 http www world sony com Printed on recycled paper Sony Corporation Printed in Japan 50709 8 8 1 1
353. 2 5 m 8 1 3 feet the subject will not be focused Focus is achieved as long as HOLOGRAM AF light reaches to the subject even if its light is slightly out of the middle position of the subject If HOLOGRAM AF light is dim it sometimes becomes difficult to focus If this happens wipe the HOLOGRAM AF emitter with a soft dry cloth The HOLOGRAM AF does not emit when Flash is set to No flash NightShot is set to ON focusing manually Sunset amp moon of PROGRAM AE Landscape of PROGRAM AE When you use the external flash optional The built in flash pops up and HOLOGRAM AF emit Self timer memory photo recording You can record images on Memory Stick s with the self timer You can also use the Remote Commander for this operation 1 Set the POWER switch to MEMORY Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the right unlock position 2 Press Q self timer The self timer indicator appears on the screen continued on the following page HOLOGRAM AF 2 5
354. 5 6 c lt P gt CHROM LUMI CHROM OVERLAP 7 START STOP ns OWN 9 eLoged 173 Superimposing a still image in the Memory Stick on an image MEMORY MIX To change the still image to superimpose Do either of the follo
355. Desired file type Double click this order Still image Dcim folder 100msdcf folder Image file Dcim 100msdcf Moving picture Mssony folder Moml0001 folder Image file Mssony Moml0001 Copying a file to the hard disk of your computer before viewing it is recommended If you play back the file directly from the Memory Stick the image and sound may break off Memory Stick suoneaedo Aiowep AINS 109 4 201 Viewing images using computer For Windows 2000 Professional Me users To unplug the USB cable or eject the Memory Stick follow the procedure below 1 Move the cursor to the Unplug or Eject Hardware icon on the Task Tray and click to cancel the applicable drive 2 A message to remove the device from the s
356. Digital program editing on tapes You can duplicate selected scenes programmes for editing onto a tape without operating the VCR Scenes can be selected by frame You can set up to 20 programmes Your camcorder can dub on Memory Stick s See p 184 for more information Unwanted scene Before operating the Digital program editing on tapes recorded on other equipment Step 1 Connecting the VCR p 95 Step 2 Setting the VCR for operation p 95 100 Step 3 Adjusting the synchronization of the VCR p 102 When you dub using the same VCR again you can skip steps 2 and 3 Using the Digital program editing function on tapes recorded on other equipment Operation 1 Making the programme p 104 Operation 2 Performing the programme dubbing a tape p 107 Unwanted scene Switch the order Notes When you connect with an i LINK cable DV connecting cable you may not be able to operate the dubbing function correctly depending on the VCR Set CONTROL to IR in the menu settings of your camcorder When editing digital video on tapes the operation signals cannot be sent with LANC
357. Ha PAUSE REC B Dubbing only desired scenes Digital program editing on tapes 3 Setting your camcorder and the VCR to face each other Locate the infrared rays emitter of your camcorder and face it towards the remote sensor of the VCR Set the devices about 30 cm 12 in apart and remove any obstacles between the devices 3 30
358. Ha Windows 1 Windows 2 USB Y USB USB 3 Memory Stick 4 MEMORY USB MODE 5 Windows My Computer Removable Disk Memory Stick 6 203 USB jack NIG Y USB f Push into the end
359. InfoLITHIUM battery pack 1 Open the jack cover and connect the AC power adaptor supplied with your camcorder to the DC IN jack with the plug s A mark facing up 2 Connect the mains lead to the AC power adaptor 3 Connect the mains lead to the wall socket 4 Set the POWER switch to OFF CHG The CHG lamp lights up when the charge begins After the charge is completed the CHG lamp goes out full charge 1 InfoLITHIUM M InfoLITHIUM 239 1 DC IN 2 3 4 POWER OFF
360. NI NO FILE appears Screen indicators during moving picture playback Ha Memory Stick SI NO FILE Image size Pasmep
361. POWER switch to CAMERA 2 Press MEMORY in the standby mode The last recorded or last composed image appears on the lower part of the screen as a thumbnail image 3 Press MEMORY to select the still image you want to superimpose To see the previous image press MEMORY To see the next image press MEMORY 4 Select the desired mode with the control button The mode changes as follows M CHROM gt M LUMI gt C CHROM M OVERLAP e Memory Stick 1 POWER CAMERA 2 MEMORY MIX 3 MEMORY
362. Stick does not function Setting programme on a blank portion of the tape is attempted Set the programme again on a recorded portion p 186 The Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder does not work COMMANDER is set to OFF in the menu settings Set it to ON p 132 Something is blocking the infrared rays gt Remove the obstacle The batteries are inserted in the battery holder with the polarities incorrectly matching the marks Insert the batteries with the correct polarity p 262 The batteries are dead Insert new ones 262 The picture from a TV or VCR does not appear even when your camcorder is connected to output on the TV or VCR DISPLAY is set to V OUT LCD in the menu settings Set it to LCD p 132 222 Types of trouble and their solutions Symptom Cause and or Corrective Actions The melody or beep sounds for five seconds Moisture condensation has occurred 2 Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at least one hour to acclimatise p 244 Some troubles have occurred in your camcorder Remove the cassette and insert it again then operate your camcorder No function works though the power is on Disconnect the power cord of the AC power adaptor or remove the battery then reconnect it in about one minute Turn the power on If the functions still do not work press the RESET button using a sharp pointed obje
363. The original sound will not be erased Use the Remote Commander for this operation Select one of the following connections to add an audio sound Connecting the microphone with the MIC jack MIC Microphone optional Signal flow You can check the recorded picture and sound by connecting the AUDI
364. The slow playback can be performed smoothly on your camcorder However this function does not work for an output signal through the DV jack When you play back a tape in reverse Horizontal noise may appear at the center or the top and bottom of the screen This is not a malfunction 48 BP B B lt
365. UNDO UNDO ERASE ALL ERASE ALL START START Erasing the programme you have set Erase OUT first and then IN from of the last programme 1 Select and decide upon UNDO with the control button 2 Select and decide upon EXECUTE with the control button The last set programme mark flashes then the setting is cancelled To cancel erasing Select and decide upon RETURN with the control button in step 2 Erasing all programmes 1 Select and decide upon VIDEO EDIT then select and decide upon MEMORY with the control button 2 Select and decide upon ERASE ALL then select and decide upon EXECUTE with the control button All the programme marks flash then the settings are cancelled IMAGE SIZE IMAGE SIZE IMAGE SIZE 3 TOTAL 0 SEC fifa 15SEC TOTAL 3 SEC fifa 15SEC TOTAL 13 SEC fit 15SEC uc HEN l EO 1 Pte mama lt 2 9 1 IN S 2 1 UNDO 2 EXECUTE 3 3 3 o
366. VHS VISIA S VHSC H Betamax mini DV DV DV Digital8 If your VCR is a monaural type Connect the yellow plug of the A V connecting cable to the video input jack and the white or the red plug to the audio input jack on the VCR or the TV When the white plug is connected the left channel audio is output and when the red plug is connected the right channel audio is output If your VCR has an S video jack Pictures can be reproduced more faithfully by using an S video cable optional With this connection you do not need to connect the yellow video plug of the A V connecting cable Connect an 5 video cable optional to the S video jacks of both your camcorder and the VCR This connection produces higher quality DV format pictures Using the i LINK cable DV connecting cable Simply connect the i LINK cable DV connecting cable optional to amp DV jack of your camcorder and to DV IN of the DV products With a digital to digital connection video and audio signals are transmitted in digital form for high quality editing You cannot dub the titles display indicators or the contents of cassette memory or letters on the Memory Stick index screen Set the input selector on the VCR to the DV input position if the VCR is equipped with the input selector H
367. a scene using the zero set memory function Your camcorder goes forward or backward to automatically stop at a desired scene having a tape counter value of 0 00 00 Use the Remote Commander for this operation 1 In the playback mode press DISPLAY 2 Press ZERO SET MEMORY at the point you want to locate later The tape counter shows 0 00 00 and the ZERO SET MEMORY indicator flashes 3 Press when you want to stop playback 4 Press lt 4 to rewind the tape to the tape counter s zero point The tape stops automatically when the tape counter reaches approximately zero The ZERO SET MEMORY indicator disappears and the time code appears 5 Press Playback starts from the counter s zero point DISPLAY 0 00 00 1 DISPLAY 2
368. adjustment necessary OLD MOVIE The more bars there are the screen the stronger the digital effect The bars appear in the following modes STILL FLASH LUMI and TRAIL Ha STILL FLASH LUMI TRAIL LAY 7 TT o30888 MANUAL SET Kk PROGRAM AE P EFFECT D EFFECT HT BAL AUTO SHTR RETURN MENU END MANUAL SET EFFECT OFF SLOW SHTR OLD MOVIE MENU END ly lf OD DS lt MANUAL SET KD EFFECT MENU SLOW SHTR OLD MOVIE MENU END MANUAL SET KD EFFECT 3888 STILL HELLE LEE LL LG MENU END c 2 MANUAL SET PROGRAM P EFFECT WHT BAL AUTO SHTR RETURN MENU END Using special effects Digital effect To cancel the digital effect function Set D EFFECT to OFF in the menu settings Notes The following functions do not work during digital effect Fader lux of PROGRAM AE The indicator flashes photo recording Super NightShot
369. after dubbing ends When the dubbing ends your camcorder and the VCR automatically stop To stop dubbing during editing Press using the video operation buttons To end the Digital program editing function Your camcorder stops when the dubbing ends Then the display returns to VIDEO EDIT in the menu settings Press MENU to end the programme editing function 2 i LINK DV VCR VTR 1 VIDEO EDIT TAPE 2 START EXECUTE g
370. compartment by pressing the mark on the cassette compartment The cassette compartment automatically goes down 5 After the cassette compartment goes down completely close the lid until it clicks 2 OPEN 4 EJECT To eject a cassette Follow the procedure above and take out the cassette in step 3 3 Kak KacceTy 1 2 OPEN amp EJECT 3 4 5 3 Hu
371. contains copyright control signals for copyright protection of software COPY INHIBIT appears on the screen in the viewfinder or on the TV screen if you try to record such software Your camcorder does not record copyright control signals on the tape when it records Audio mode 12 bit mode The original sound can be recorded in stereo 1 and the new sound in stereo 2 in 32 kHz The balance between stereo 1 and stereo 2 can be adjusted by selecting AUDIO MIX in the menu settings during playback Both sounds can be played back 16 bit mode A new sound cannot be recorded but the original sound can be recorded in high quality Moreover it can also play back sound recorded in 32 kHz 44 1 kHz or 48 kHz When playing back a tape recorded in the 16 bit mode 16BIT indicator appears on the screen NTSC
372. dub the titles display indicators or the contents of cassette memory You cannot operate recording during the digital program editing on Memory Stick s You cannot set IN or OUT on a blank portion of the tape e If there is a blank portion between IN and OUT on the tape the total time code may not be displayed correctly During making a programme If you eject the cassette NOT READY appears on the screen The programme will be erased If you set over the maximum recording time The programme mark changes to yellow and OVER 15 SEC LIMIT appears when IMAGE SIZE is set to 320 x 240 or OVER 60 SEC LIMIT appears when IMAGE SIZE is set to 160 x 112 However you can record up to the maximum recording time 186 Memory Stick IN OUT IN OUT
373. get the most out of your camcorder e You cannot make audio dubbing on a tape recorded in the LP mode Use the SP mode for the tape to be audio dubbed e When you record in the SP and LP modes on one tape or you record some scenes in the LP mode the playback picture may be distorted or the time code may not be written properly between scenes Notes on AUDIO MODE e You cannot dub audio sound on a tape recorded in the 16 bit mode e When playing back a tape recorded in the 16 bit mode you cannot adjust the balance in AUDIO MIX Notes on DEMO MODE e You cannot select DEMO MODE when a cassette is inserted in your camcorder When NIGHTSHOT is set to ON the NIGHTSHOT indicator appears on the screen and you cannot select DEMO MODE in the menu settings DEMO MODE is set to STBY Standby as the default setting and the demonstration starts about 10 minutes after you have set the POWER switch to CAMERA without a cassette inserted To cancel the demonstration insert a cassette set the POWER switch to other than CAMERA or set DEMO MODE to OFF To set to STBY Standby again leave the DEMO MODE at ON in the menu settings turn the POWER switch OFF CHG and return the POWER switch to CAMERA Continued on the following page Jop4oDUue uno Busun H exvodioe 139 Changing the menu settings POWER Icon item Mode Meaning switch etc
374. heads Helical scanning system Audio recording system Rotary heads PCM system Quantization 12 bits Fs 32 kHz stereo 1 stereo 2 16 bits Fs 48 kHz stereo Video signal PAL colour CCIR standards Usable cassette Mini DV cassette with the IN mark printed Tape speed SP Approx 18 81 mm s LP Approx 12 56 mm s Recording playback time using cassette DVM 60 SP 1 hour LP 1 5 hours Fastforward rewind time using cassette DVM 60 When using the battery pack Approx 2 min and 30 seconds When using the AC power adaptor Approx 1 min and 45 seconds Viewfinder Electric viewfinder colour Image device 4 5 mm 1 4 type CCD Charge Coupled Device Approx 1 550 000 pixels Effective moving 970 000 pixels Effective still 1 390 000 pixels Lens Carl Zeiss Vario Sonnar T Combined power zoom lens Filter diameter 37 mm 1 1 2 in 10x Optical 120x Digital Focal length 4 2 42 mm 3 16 1 11 16 in When converted to a 35 mm still camera Camera mode 48 480 mm 1 15 16 19 in Memory mode 40 400 mm 15 8 15 3 4 in Colour temperature Auto HOLD Hold Indoor 8 200 Outdoor 5 800 Minimum illumination 7 lx lux F 1 8 0 Ix lux in the NightShot mode Objects unable to be seen due to the dark can be shot with infrared lighting Input Output connectors S video input output 4 pin mini DIN Luminance signal 1 Vp p 75 Q ohms
375. in sequence This function is useful especially when checking recorded images or during a presentation 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 2 Press MENU then select and decide upon SLIDE SHOW in J with the control button p 132 3 Press MEMORY PLAY Your camcorder plays back the images recorded on a Memory Stick in sequence NV S MULCA 17 77 2777 My Wu O S IN S SD 65 MENU To stop the slide show Press MENU To pause during a slide show Press MEMORY PLAY To start the slide show froma particular image Select the desired image using MEMORY buttons before step 2 208 SLIDE SHOW Memory Stick 1
376. in the middle of the recorded parts The title may not be displayed correctly The titles superimposed with your camcorder e They are displayed by only the DV IN format video equipment with index titler function The point you superimposed the title may be detected as an index signal when searching a recording with other video equipment 124 2 DV DV
377. is finished The POWER switch is set to OFF CHG or VCR When the POWER switch is set to MEMORY You can also record still images on Memory Stick s with the self timer p 165 10 1 2 START STOP 10 START STOP self timer START STOP START STOP
378. is shortened considerably a probable cause is that the battery pack has reached the end of its life Please buy a new battery pack The battery life varies according to how it is stored and operating conditions and environment for each battery pack InfoLITHIUM
379. large capacity battery pack NP FM70 FM90 FM91 optional Be certain to turn off the power switch when not taking shots or playing back on your camcorder The battery pack is also consumed when your camcorder is in the standby mode or playback is paused Have spare battery packs handy for two or three times the expected recording time and make trial recordings before taking the actual recording Do not expose the battery pack to water The battery pack is not water resistant InfoLITHIUM InfoLITHIUM InfoLITHIUM InfoLITHIUM
380. pictures recorded ona Memory Stick You can also play back six images including still images in order at a time by selecting the index screen 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 2 Press MEMORY PLAY The last recorded image is displayed 3 Press MEMORY to select the desired moving pictures To see the previous picture press MEMORY To see the next picture press MEMORY 4 Press MPEG B gt Il to start playback To stop MPEG movie playback Press MEMORY PLAY 194 Memory Stick 6 Memory Stick 1 POWER MEMORY VCR LOCK
381. rera Ci E bow SC HOM Loon Ha Suspend Resume Sleep ODI
382. still images Searching for a photo by using cassette memory Before operation You can use this function only when playing back a tape with cassette memory Set CM SEARCH in to ON in the menu settings The default setting is ON 1 Set the POWER switch to VCR 2 Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly until the PHOTO SEARCH indicator appears The indicator changes as follows TITLE SEARCH DATE SEARCH PHOTO SEARCH PHOTO SCAN no indicator 4 3 Press K lt or PI on the Remote Commander to select the date for playback Your camcorder automatically starts playback of the photo having the date that you selected PHOTO SEARCH 5 9 01 17 30 PHOTO SEARCH 5 9 01 17 30 6 9 01 8 50 24 12 01 10 30 1 1 02 23 25 11 2 02 16 11 29 4 02 13 45 b a a Actual point you are trying to search for 88 b Present point on the tape 5
383. tapes When you connect using i LINK DV connecting cable You cannot dub the titles or display indicators Step 3 Adjusting the synchronization of the VCR You can adjust the synchronization of your camcorder and the VCR Have a pen and paper ready for notes Before operation eject a cassette from your camcorder 1 Set the POWER switch to VCR on your camcorder Insert a blank tape or a tape you want to record over into the VCR then set to recording pause When you select i LINK in CONTROL you do not need to set to recording pause Select and decide upon ADJ TEST with the control button Select and decide upon EXECUTE with the control button IN and OUT are recorded on an image for five times each to calculate the numerical values for adjusting the synchronization The EXECUTING indicator flashes on the screen When finished the indicator changes to COMPLETE Rewind the tape in the VCR then start slow playback Take a note of the opening numerical value of each IN and the closing numerical value of each OUT Calculate the average of all the opening numerical values of each IN and the average of all the closing numerical values of each OUT Select and decide upon CUT IN with the control button Select the average numerical value of IN with the control button The c
384. to be replaced a5 AMP fuse approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362 i e marked with or Y 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 CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT LASER KLASSE 1 LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE KLASS 1 LASERAPPARAT Handycam Sony Digital Handycam Handycam
385. with the control button 5 Press MENU to make the menu setting disappear 6 Press PHOTO deeper Ha Memory Stick 1 POWER MEMORY LOCK 2 MENU STILL SET 132 3 PIC MODE 4 c 5 MENU 6 PHOTO MENU END MEMORY SET STILL SET PIC MODE SINGLE NORMAL HIGH SPEED MULTI SCRN MENU END If the capacity of the Memory Stick becomes full NI FULL appears on the screen and you cannot record a still image on this Memory Stick MEMORY SET STILL SET HIGH SPEED 20289 d ES MENU END
386. your Sony dealer or local authorised Sony service facility and inform them of the 5 digit code example E 61 10 If you are unable to rectify the problem even if you try corrective actions a few times contact your Sony dealer or local authorised Sony service facility 224 Warning indicators and messages If indicators and messages appear on the screen check the following See the page in parentheses for more information Warning indicators 100 0001 C 21 00 a B or N 4 lt 5 100 0001 Warning indicator as to file lt Warning indicator as to Memory Stick Slow flashing formatting The file is corrupted Fast flashing The file is unreadable Memory Stick is not formatted correctly You are trying to carry out MEMORY MIX p 137 function on moving picture p 171 The Memory Stick data is corrupted p 149 C 21 00 Self diagnosis display p 224 a Warning indicator as to tape Slow flashing amp The battery is dead or nearly dead The tape is near the end Slow flashing No tape is inserted The battery is nearly dead The write protect tab on the cassette is out red 3 Depending on the operating conditions p 28 E environment and battery condition the Fast flashing indicator may flash even if there are The tape has run out d approximately five to 10 minutes remaining amp Fast flashing 4 You need to eject the cas
387. 190 MEMORY PLAY 190 MEMORY INDEX button p 192 MEMORY INDEX 192 MEMORY DELETE button p 211 MEMORY DELETE 211 MEMORY buttons 190 MEMORY 190 MEMORY MIX button 171 MEMORY MIX 171 15 MPEG gt 11 PB ZOOM button 194 81 206 5 MPEG gt II PB ZOOM 16 VOLUME buttons p 44 194 81 206 17 EDITSEARCH button 42 18 VOLUME 61p 44 18 DISPLAY button p 45 17 EDITSEARCH 42 19 END SEARCH button 42 18 DISPLAY 45 20 Video control buttons 47 19 END SEARCH 42 STOP stop 20 47 44 REW rewind W STOP Bb PLAY playback 49 REW gt gt FF fastforward B PLAY PAUSE pause P FF REC record H PAUSE 256 Identifying the parts and controls 21 Speaker 22 LOCK switch 29 23 POWER switch 29 24 View finder lens adjustment lever 33 25 START STOP button p 29 26 Cassette lid p 27 27 OPEN 4 EJECT lever 27
388. 240 About the InfoLITHIUM battery pack Remaining battery time indicator If the power may go off although the remaining battery time indicator indicates that the battery pack has enough power to operate charge the battery pack fully again so that the indication on the remaining battery time indicator is correct Note however that the correct battery indication sometimes will not be restored if it is used in high temperatures for a long time or left in a fully charged state or the battery pack is frequently used Regard the remaining battery time indication as the approximate recording time e The J mark indicating there is little remaining battery time sometimes flashes depending on the operating conditions or ambient temperature and environment even if the remaining battery time is about five to ten minutes How to store the battery pack If the battery pack is not used for a long time do the following procedure once per year to maintain proper function 1 Fully charge the battery 2 Discharge on your electronic equipment 3 Remove the battery from the equipment and store it in a dry cool place To use the battery pack up on your camcorder leave your camcorder in the recording mode until the power goes off without a cassette inserted Battery life The battery life is limited Battery capacity drops little by little as you use it more and more and as time passes When the available battery time
389. 4 until you complete the label 6 Select and decide upon SET with the control button The label is stored in memory 10 5 only 1 2 POWER VCR 3 MENU TAPE TITLE B 132 4 C 5 4 6 SET
390. 8 Functions to use on recorded tapes END SEARCH EDITSEARCH Rec Review p 42 DATA CODE p 45 Tape PB ZOOM p 81 Zero set memory p 83 Title search p 84 Digital program editing p 94 184 HiFi SOUND p 238 29 51 44 Ha Memory Stick 158 Ha Memory Stick 178 Ha Memory Stick 190 Ha Memory Stick 194 109 Ha Memory Stick USB 196
391. 84 Transmitter Point toward the remote sensor to control your camcorder after turning on your camcorder 9 ZERO SET MEMORY button p 83 10 START STOP button 29 11 DATA CODE button 45 12 Power zoom button p 34 13 I gt gt i buttons 84 86 88 14 AUDIO DUB button p 120 51 158 DISPLAY 45 190 SEARCH MODE 84 86 88 47 112 114 116 MARK 104 184 j joo
392. 90 Memory Stick 6 Memory Stick 1 POWER MEMORY VCR LOCK 2 MEMORY PLAY 3 MEMORY MEMORY MEMORY
393. 98 98 5 and Windows 2000 USB 4 USB 5 USB c USB USB suoneaedo Aiowepl AINS ows 109 4 197 Viewing images using computer 6 Insert a Memory Stick into your camcorder connect the AC power adaptor and set the POWER switch to MEMORY USB MODE appears on the LCD screen of your camcorder Your computer recognises the camcorder and the Windows Add Hardware Wizard starts 7 Follow the on screen messages to have the Add Hardware Wizard recognise the hardware The Add Hardware Wizard starts twice because two different USB drivers are installed Be sure to allow the installation to complete without interrupting it USB connector USB m Eris USB cable Ha 6 Memory Stick
394. BUTTON 3 PHOTO Memory Stick END PHOTO SAVE B 0 00 00 00 4 1553 SAVING 0 MENU END PHOTO SAVE 0 30 00 00 8 1553 END 4 MENU END MEMORY SET a STILL SET 57 MOVIE SET PRINT MARK PROTECT PHOTO SAV m PHOTO SAVE 0 00 00 00 411591 PHOTO BUTTON MENU END PHOTO START MENU END Oe SE ORS To stop copying Press MENU MENU When the memory of the Memory Stick is full MEMORY FULL appears on the screen and the copying stops Insert another Memory Stick and repeat the procedure from step 2 188 Memory Stick MEMORY FULL Memory Stick
395. CAM system Bulgaria France Guyana Hungary Iran Iraq Monaco Poland Russia Ukraine etc DCR PC120E 100 240 B 50 60 PAL PAL AUDIO VIDEO PAL
396. CHG CHG CHG lamp namna CHG After charging the battery pack Disconnect the AC power adaptor from the DC IN jack on your camcorder DC IN Huy 10 19 20 Step 1 Preparing the power supply 1 Note Prevent metallic objects from coming into contact with the metal parts of the DC plug of the AC power adaptor This may cause a short circuit damaging the AC power adaptor While charging the battery pack the CHG lamp flashes in the following cases The battery pack is not installed correctly Something is wrong with the battery pack When you use the AC power adaptor Place the AC power adaptor near a wall socket If any trouble occurs with this unit disconnect the plug from a wall socket as soon as possible to cut off the power Charging time Bpema
397. CR PC120E is the model used for illustration purposes Otherwise the model name is indicated in the illustrations Any differences in operation are clearly indicated in the text for example DCR PC120E only 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 sound to indicate that the operation is being carried out Type of differences DCR PC115E 120 Network function e Provided Not provided DCR PC120E DCR PC120E
398. E SAME DFF PRETURN MULTI DATE MARKED DAY amp T IME 4 MENU END MENU END You can print nine still images on the 9 split print paper Select the desired mode in the menu settings SAME PICS Nine still images with print marks are printed together 9 9 MULTI PICS or MARKED PICS MULTI PICS MARKED PICS 9 suoneaedo NS 109 4 215 Using the optional printer You can make prints with the recording date and or recording time Select the desired mode in the menu settings DATE 4 72001 DAY amp TIME 4 12 00 Images recorded in multi screen mode You cannot print images recorded in multi screen mode on sticker type print paper Movin
399. ED PHOTO 4 4 flash 4 54 4 amp
400. F p 39 Screen The backlight function is active Set it off p 38 The click of the shutter does not BEEP is set to OFF in the menu settings sound 2 Set it to MELODY or NORMAL p 132 Black bands appear when you Set the STEADYSHOT in the menu settings to OFF p 132 record TV or computer screen An external flash optional does not The power of the external flash is off or the power source is not work installed gt Turn on the external flash or install the power source Two or more external flashes optional are attached Only one external flash optional can be attached In the playback mode Symptom Cause and or Corrective Actions The tape does not move when a The POWER switch is not set to VCR video control button is pressed Set it to VCR p 44 3 The playback button does not work The tape has run out 5 gt Rewind the tape p 44 Q There are horizontal lines on the The video head may be dirty d picture or the playback picture is not Clean the heads using the cleaning cassette optional Fi clear or does not appear p 245 No sound or only a low sound is The stereo tape is played back with HiFi SOUND set to 2 in the heard when playing back a tape menu settings Set it to STEREO p 132 The volume is turned to minimum gt Turn up the volume p 44 AUDIO MIX is set to ST2 in the menu settings gt Adjust AUDIO MIX p 132 Displa
401. For five seconds after inserting a Memory Stick into your camcorder When the capacity of the Memory Stick is less than 1 minute in MEMORY mode For five seconds after completing a moving picture recording ON To always display the remaining capacity of the Memory Stick PRINT MARK ON To write a print mark on the recorded still images VCR you want to print out later p 213 MEMORY eorr To cancel print marks on still images PROTECT ON To protect selected images against accidental erasure VCR p 210 MEMORY eorr Not to protect images SLIDE SHOW To play back images in a continuous loop p 208 MEMORY DELETE ALL To delete all the unprotected images p 212 MEMORY FORMAT RETURN To cancel formatting MEMORY OK To format an inserted Memory Stick 1 Select FORMAT 2 Select and decide upon OK with the control button 3 After EXECUTE appears press on the control button FORMATTING flashes during formatting COMPLETE appears when formatting is finished PHOTO SAVE To duplicate still images on tape onto Memory VCR Stick p 188 Notes on formatting e Supplied Memory Stick s have been formatted at factory Formatting with this camcorder is not required Do not turn the POWER switch or press any button while the display shows FORMATTING You cannot format the Memory Stick if the write protect tab on the Memory Stick is set to LOCK e Format the Memory Stick when lt FORMAT ERROR is disp
402. G format Moving images audio MPEG format Recommended computer environment Recommended Windows environment OS Microsoft Windows 98 Windows 98SE Windows Me or Windows 2000 Professional standard installation is required However operation is not assured if the above environment is upgraded OS CPU Pentium 200 MHz or faster The USB connector must be provided as standard An application such as RealPlayer or Windows Media Player capable of playing back MPEG picture must be installed to play back moving pictures Recommended Macintosh environment Macintosh computer with the Mac OS 8 5 1 8 6 9 0 9 1 or Mac OS X standard installation However note that the update to Mac OS 9 0 9 1 should be used for the following models e iMac with the Mac OS 8 6 standard installation and a slot loading type CD ROM drive iBook or Power Mac G4 with the Mac OS 8 6 standard installation The USB connector must be provided as standard QuickTime 3 0 or newer must be installed to play back moving pictures 196 Ha Memory Stick Stick
403. HOLD PROGRAM Using the wide mode You can record a 16 9 wide picture to watch on the 16 9 wide screen TV 16 9WIDE Black bands appear on the screen during recording in 16 9WIDE mode a The picture during a playback on a normal TV b or ona wide screen TV c is compressed in the widthwise direction If you set the screen mode of the wide screen TV to the full mode you can watch pictures of normal images d 16 9 16 9 16 9WIDE 16 9WIDE b c no 4
404. I on the Remote Commander Each photo is played back for about five seconds automatically To stop scanning Press 1 POWER B VCR 2 SEARCH MODE PHOTO SCAN r DATE SEARCH PHOTO SEARCH PHOTO SCAN 3 H 5 MODE PHOTO 00 SCAN If a tape has a blank portion between recorded portions The photo search photo scan function may not work correctly The available number of photos that can be searched using the cassette memory The available number is up to 12 photos However you can search 13 photos or more using the scanning photo function
405. ME are displayed only when an external printer optional is connected to the intelligent accessory shoe 138 Changing the menu settings POWER Icon item Mode Meaning switch REC MODE esr To record in the SP Standard Play mode VCR LP To increase the recording time to 1 5 times the SP CAMERA mode AUDIO MODE 12BIT To record in the 12 bit mode two stereo sounds VCR 16BIT To record in the 16 bit mode one stereo sound with CAMERA high quality SOREMAIN AUTO To display the remaining tape bar VCR for about eight seconds after a cassette is inserted CAMERA and your camcorder calculates the remaining amount of tape for about eight seconds after B or DISPLAY is pressed ON To always display the remaining tape indicator CLOCK SET To set the date or time p 24 CAMERA MEMORY LTR SIZE NORMAL To display selected menu items in normal size VCR 2x To display selected menu items at twice the normal CAMERA size MEMORY DEMO MODE ON To make the demonstration appear CAMERA OFF To cancel the demonstration mode Notes on the LP mode e When you record a tape in the LP mode on your camcorder we recommend playing the tape on your camcorder When you play back the tape on other camcorders or VCRs noise may occur in pictures or sound e When you record in the LP mode we recommend using a Sony Excellence Master cassette so that you can
406. MULTI in 9PIC PRINT in the menu settings using a Memory Stick contains no still image p 216 You have pressed PHOTO during deleting all images on Memory Stick You have pressed PHOTO during formatting a Memory Stick Charging an external flash optional does not work correctly You hear the melody or beep sound The indicator and gig CLEANING CASSETTE message appear one after another on the screen Sony 00 00 233
407. O VIDEO jack to a TV The recorded sound is not output from a speaker Check the sound by using the TV or headphones Connecting the microphone with the intelligent accessory shoe Intelligent Accessory Shoe AUDIO VIDEO Microphone optional 2 Audio dubbing Connecting the A V connecting cable to the AUDIO VIDEO jack Audio equipment LINE OUT LO OR AUDIO L AUDIO yellow plug N Signal flow llepenaua Dubbing with the built in microphone No connection is necessary Do not connect the video He
408. ON VCR MEMORY 213 OFF PROTECT ON OT VCR 210 OFF SLIDE SHOW 208 DELETE ALL 212 MEMORY FORMAT RETURN OK Memory Stick Ha 1 FORMAT 2 3 EXECUTE FORMATTING
409. OTHERS VIDEO EDIT 0 08 55 06 VIDEO EDIT 0 08 55 06 DATA CODE MARK 1 IN EDIT SET BEEP UNDO CONTROL R COMMANDER ERASE ALL ADJ TEST i LINK DISPLAY START CUT IN TDEO EDIT RETURN EDIT SET CUT OUT RETURN APE IR SETUP EMORY TOTAL 0 00 00 00 PAUSEMODE 4 SCENE 0 IR TEST BARA RETURN MENU END MENU END MENU END 8 VIDEO EDIT 0 08 55 06 EDIT SET CONTROL ADJ TEST CUT IN CUT OUT SETUP 1 PAUSEMOD IR TEST RETURN MENU END vip 880989 0 8380989 Dubbing only desired scenes Digital program editing on tapes About the IR SETUP code The IR SETUP code is stored in the memory of your camcorder Be sure to set the correct code depending on your VCR The default setting is code number 3 IR SETUP IR SETUP 3
410. POWER switch to MEMORY Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the right unlock position 2 Press MENU then select and decide upon DELETE ALL in J with the control button p 132 3 Select and decide upon OK with the control button OK changes to EXECUTE 4 Select and decide upon EXECUTE with the control button DELETING flashes on the screen When all the unprotected images are deleted COMPLETE is displayed To cancel deleting all the images in the Memory Stick Select and decide upon RETURN with the control button in step 3 While DELETING appears Do not turn the POWER switch or press any 2 2buttons Ha Memory Stick Memory Stick 1 POWER MEMORY LOCK 2 MENU DELETE ALL 132 3
411. Pl 6 Searching the boundaries of recorded tape by title Title search you use tape without cassette memory You cannot superimpose or search a title If a tape has a blank portion between recorded portions The title search function may not work correctly To superimpose a title See page 123 123 pooueapy 85 Searching a recording by date Date search You can automatically
412. Remove the lens cap by pressing both knobs on its sides and pull the lens cap string to fix it 2 Install the power source and insert a cassette See Step 1 to Step 3 for more information p 18 to 28 3 Pull down the Holding Grip Hold your camcorder firmly as illustrated 4 Set the POWER switch to CAMERA while pressing the small green button Your camcorder is set to the standby mode 5 Press OPEN to open the LCD panel The viewfinder automatically turns off 6 Press START STOP Your camcorder starts recording The REC indicator appears The camera recording lamp located on the front of your camcorder lights up To stop recording press START STOP again Microphone 40min SI 5 REC 0 00 01 1 2 1 3 18 28 3
413. S O NY 3 070 988 11 1 Digital Video Camera Digital Recorder Dv Operating Instructions Before operating the unit please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference lt Digitsl Handycam Network Handycam 0 M UE ALS DCR PC120E Memory STICK Bluetooth DCR PC115E PC120E 2001 Sony Corporation Welcome Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony Handycam With your Handycam you can capture life s precious moments with superior picture and sound quality Your Handycam is loaded with advanced features but at the same time it is very easy to use You will soon be producing home video that you can enjoy for years to come WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose the unit to rain or moisture To avoid electrical shock do not open the cabinet Refer servicing to qualified personnel only Memory Stick NOTICE ON THE SUPPLIED AC POWER ADAPTOR FOR CUSTOMERS IN THE UNITED KINGDOM A moulded plug complying with BS1363 is fitted to this equipment for your safety and convenience Should the fuse in the plug supplied need
414. STEADYSHOT 132 gt e gt POWER VCR gt VCR 44 44 gt
415. Stop playback Display the menu settings Images in the PB ZOOM Images in the PB ZOOM mode are not output through the jack PB ZOOM PB ZOOM PB ZOOM Stick PB ZOOM OFF CHG PB ZOOM PB ZOOM DV Quickly locating
416. TICK AUDIO ERROR MEMORY STICK ERROR lt FORMAT ERROR e XI DIRECTORY ERROR COPY INHIBIT amp TAPE END 59 NO TAPE e DY NO PRINT MARK e NI NO STILL IMAGE FILE DELETING FORMATTING NOW CHARGING Set the date and time p 24 Use an InfoLITHIUM battery pack p 22 The video heads are dirty p 245 The tape cassette memory is full AUDIO MODE is set to 16BIT p 139 You cannot dub new sound REC MODE is set to LP p 139 You cannot dub new sound There is no recorded portion on the tape You cannot dub new sound i LINK cable is connected p 121 You cannot dub new sound The Memory Stick is full p 161 The write protect tab on the Memory Stick is set to LOCK p 150 No still image is recorded on the Memory Stick p 191 No Memory Stick is inserted You are trying to record an image with sound that cannot be recorded by your camcorder on Memory Stick p 181 The Memory Stick data is corrupted p 152 The Memory Stick is not recognised Check the format p 137 There are more than two same directories p 191 The tape contains copyright control signals for copyright protection of software p 237 The tape has reached the end of the tape Insert a cassette tape You selected MARKED in 9PIC PRINT in the menu settings using a Memory Stick contains no image with a print mark p 216 You selected
417. V Recording a picture from a tape as a moving picture Using the i LINK cable DV connecting cable C3 DV DV OUT in E Signal flow Nepegauya optional i LINK DV Note The NI may flash in the following instances If this happens eject and insert Memory Stick again and record distortion free images When recording a tape in a poor recording state for example on a tape that has been repeatedly used for dubbing When attempting to input images that are distorted due to poor radio wave reception when a TV tuner unit is in use During recording on Memory Stick Do not eject the cassette tape from your camcorder During ejecting the tape sound is not recorded on the Memory Stick NI Memory Stick
418. WER MEMORY 2 NETWORK Bluetooth BLUETOOTH Corporation POWER MEMORY 9u3 M199 3 eu L20U 217 Troubleshooting Types of trouble and their solutions
419. a charged battery pack p 18 19 The B and amp indicators flash and no functions except for cassette ejection work Moisture condensation has occurred gt Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at least one hour to acclimatise p 244 indicator does not appear when using a tape with cassette memory The gold plated connector of the tape is dirty or dusty Clean the gold plated connector p 238 Remaining tape indicator is not displayed The REMAIN is set to AUTO in the menu settings Set it to ON to always display the remaining tape indicator p 132 220 Types of trouble and their solutions When operating using the Memory Stick Symptom Cause and or Corrective Actions The Memory Stick does not function The POWER switch is not set to MEMORY Set it to MEMORY p 158 The Memory Stick is not inserted Insert a Memory Stick 152 Recording does not function The Memory Stick has already been recorded to its full capacity 2 Delete unnecessary images and record again p 211 The Memory Stick formatted incorrectly is inserted Format the Memory Stick or use another Memory Stick p 137 152 The write protect tab on the Memory Stick is set to LOCK 2 Release the lock p 150 The image cannot be deleted The image is protected Cancel image protection p 210
420. al Check the picture and if the above problem persists repeat cleaning If the video heads get dirtier the entire screen becomes blue c Cleaning the LCD screen If fingerprints or dust make the LCD screen dirty we recommend using a LCD Cleaning Kit optional to clean the LCD screen b H 8 CLEANING CASSETTE a b c 10
421. alculated start position for recording is set Select and decide upon CUT OUT with the control button 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 i LINK DV 3 1 POWER VCR CONTROL i LINK ADJ TEST EXECUTE
422. amp moon This mode allows you to maintain atmosphere when you are recording sunsets general night views fireworks displays and neon signs 44 Landscape This mode is for when you are recording distant subjects such as mountains and prevents your camcorder from focusing on glass or metal mesh in windows when you are recording a subject behind glass or a screen Low lux This mode makes subjects brighter in insufficient light PROGRAM AE PROGRAM
423. and tightly seal it Remove the bag when the air temperature inside the plastic bag has reached the surrounding temperature after about one hour 244 no 8 B
424. bars there are on the screen the stronger the effect 7 Press PHOTO deeper to start recording The image displayed on the screen will be recorded on a Memory Stick Recording is complete when the bar scroll indicator disappears Memory Stick MEMORY MIX Ha Memory Stick Memory Stick 1 POWER MEMORY LOCK 2 MEMORY MIX 3 MEMORY
425. blank portion between IN and OUT on the tape The total time code may not be displayed correctly 106 IN OUT IN OUT Dubbing only desired scenes Digital program editing on tapes Operation 2 Performing the programme Dubbing a tape Make sure your camcorder and VCR are connected and that the VCR is set to recording pause When you use an i LINK cable DV connecting cable the following procedure is not necessary When you use a digital video camera recorder set its power switch to VCR VTR 1 Select and decide upon VIDEO EDIT then select and decide upon TAPE with the control button 2 Select and decide upon START then select and decide upon EXECUTE with the control button Search for the beginning of the first programme then start dubbing The programme mark flashes The SEARCH indicator appears during search and the EDIT indicator appears during edit on the screen The PROGRAM indicator changes to light blue
426. cable optional is connected to your camcorder You cannot add a sound to a recorded tape 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 other DCR PC115E PC120E the sound quality may become worse g 5 5 AUDIO g R ST1 16 32 44 1 48 LP DV
427. camcorder 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 LOCK switch is set to the right as a default setting To enable smooth transition Transition between the last scene you recorded and the next scene is smooth as long as you do not eject the cassette even if you turn off your camcorder However check the following Do not mix recordings in the SP mode and ones in the LP mode on one tape When you change the battery pack set the POWER switch to OFF CHG When you use a tape with cassette memory however you can make the transition smooth even after ejecting the cassette if you use the END SEARCH function p 42 If you leave your camcorder in the standby mode for five minutes while the cassette is inserted Your camcorder automatically turns off This is to save battery power and to prevent battery and tape wear To resume the standby mode set the POWER switch to OFF CHG and to CAMERA again However your camcorder does not turn off automatically while the cassette is not inserted Tak
428. can monitor the playback picture in the viewfinder You can control playback using the Remote Commander supplied 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 3 Open the LCD panel while pressing OPEN 4 Press lt to rewind the tape 5 Press B to start playback 6 adjust the volume press either of the two buttons on VOLUME When you close the LCD panel sound is muted 1 2 POWER VCR 3
429. ch The screen shows only the items you can operate at the moment POWER Icon item Mode Meaning switch PROGRAM AE To suit your specific shooting requirement 68 CAMERA MEMORY P EFFECT To add special effects like those in films the VCR to images p 63 78 CAMERA D EFFECT To add special effects using the various digital VCR functions p 65 79 CAMERA WHT BAL To adjust the white balance 57 CAMERA MEMORY AUTO SHTR ON To automatically activate the electronic shutter when CAMERA shooting in bright conditions OFF Not to automatically activate the electronic shutter even when shooting in bright conditions Continued on the following page uno 5 H exuodioe 133 Changing the menu settings POWER Icon item Mode Meaning switch D ZOOM OFF To deactivate the digital zoom Up to 10x zoom is CAMERA carried out 20x To activate the digital zoom More than 10x to 20x zoom is performed digitally p 34 120x To activate the digital zoom More than 10x to 120x zoom is performed digitally p 34 16 9WIDE OFF To record 16 9 wide picture 59 STEADYSHOT To compensate for camera shake CAMERA OFF To cancel the SteadyShot function Natural pictures are produced when shooting a stationary obje
430. cifications in the instruction manual of each equipment It is also indicated near the i LINK jack on some equipment The maximum baud rate of equipment on which it is not indicated such as this unit is S100 When units are connected to equipment having a different maximum baud rate the baud rate sometimes differs from the indicated baud rate What is Mbps Mbps stands for megabits per second or the amount of data that can be sent or received in one second For example a baud rate of 100Mbps means that 100 megabits of data can be sent in one second i LINK functions on this unit For details on how to dub when this unit is connected to other video equipment having DV jacks see page 93 and 113 This unit can also be connected to other i LINK DV compatible equipment made by SONY e g VAIO series personal computer other than video equipment Before connecting this unit to a personal computer make sure that application software supported by this unit is already installed on the personal computer For details on precautions when connecting this unit also refer to the instruction manuals for the equipment to be connected Required i LINK Cable Use the Sony i LINK 4 pin to 4 pin cable during DV dubbing i LINK and H are trademarks 242 i LINK i LINK
431. ck Device Manager Select Other devices Select the device prefixed with the mark and delete Ex Sony Handycam Set the POWER switch to OFF CHG and then disconnect the USB cable Restart your computer Ha USB USB USB 1 USB Windows 2 USB c USB USB Memory Stick POWER MEMORY 9 Device Windows 2000 Professional
432. comes warm during use This is not a malfunction Do not place the unit in locations that are Extremely hot or cold Dusty or dirty Very humid Vibrating 248 no B CAMERA VCR 3 e B
433. corded on tapes You cannot record the titles on Memory Stick s The title does not appear while you are recording a moving image with START STOP If XI AUDIO ERROR is displayed Sound that cannot be recorded by your camcorder has been recorded Connect the A V connecting cable to input images from an external unit used to play back the image p 182 Recording date time The recording data date time when it is recorded on Memory Stick is recorded Various settings are not recorded Memory Stick 48 32 Memory Stick Memory Stick
434. creen or Viewfinder This function displays the current condition of your camcorder as a 5 digit code a combination of a letter 2 21 004 and figures on the screen If a 5 digit code is displayed check the following code chart The last two digits indicated by OD will differ depending on the state of your camcorder Five digit display 7 uaaara t Self diagnosis display C 00 00 You can service your camcorder yourself eE 00 00 Contact your Sony dealer or local authorised Sony service facility Cause and or Corrective Actions 04 00 You are using a battery pack that is not an InfoLITHIUM battery pack Use an InfoLITHIUM battery pack 22 239 21 00 Moisture condensation has occurred gt Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at least one hour to acclimatise p 244 C22 OIEI The video heads are dirty Clean the heads using the cleaning cassette optional p 245 31 00 C32 00 A malfunction other than the above that you can service has occurred gt Remove the cassette and insert it again then operate your camcorder 2 Disconnect the mains lead of the AC power adaptor or remove the battery pack After reconnecting the power source operate your camcorder E 61 E 62 E 91 A malfunction that you cannot service has occurred 2 Contact
435. ct If you press the RESET button all the settings including the date and time return to the default p 258 When you set the POWER switch to VCR or OFF CHG if you move your camcorder you may hear a clatter sound from inside your camcorder This is because some functions use a linear mechanism Your camcorder is not a malfunction While charging the battery pack the CHG lamp does not light up Charge is completed The battery pack is not properly installed Install it properly p 18 You cannot charge the battery pack The POWER switch is not set to OFF CHG Set it to OFF CHO p 19 While charging the battery pack the CHG lamp flashes The battery pack is not properly installed Install it properly p 18 Something is wrong with the battery pack gt Please contact your Sony dealer or local authorised Sony service facility Image data cannot be transferred by the USB connection The USB cable was connected before installation of the USB driver was completed 2 Uninstall the incorrect USB driver and re install the USB driver p 199 The cassette cannot be removed even if the cassette lid is open Moisture has started to condense in your camcorder p 244 u 1 19 M 223 Self diagnosis display Your camcorder has a self diagnosis display function LCD s
436. ct with a tripod N S LIGHT ON To use the NightShot Light function p 39 CAMERA OFF To cancel the NightShot Light function MEMORY FRAME REC OFF To deactivate Cut recording function CAMERA ON To activate Cut recording function p 76 INT REC ON To activate Interval recording function p 74 CAMERA OFF To deactivate Interval recording function SET To set INTERVAL and REC TIME for Interval recording function FLASH LVL HIGH Makes the flash level higher than normal CAMERA NORMAL Normal setting MEMORY LOW Makes the flash level lower than normal HOLOGRAM AUTO The HOLOGRAM AF emits when focusing on MEMORY subjects is difficult in dark places p 164 OFF The HOLOGRAM AF does not emit Notes on the SteadyShot function The SteadyShot function will not correct excessive camera shake Attachment of a conversion lens optional may influence the SteadyShot function If you cancel the SteadyShot function The SteadyShot off indicator appears Your camcorder prevents excessive compensation for camera shake Note on FLASH LVL You cannot adjust FLASH LVL if the external flash optional is not compatible with the flash level 134 Changing the menu settings POWER Icon item Mode Meaning switch HiFi SOUND STEREO To play back a stereo tape or dual sound track tape VCR with main and sub sound p 238 1 To play back a stereo tape with the left sound or a dual sound tape
437. d point c Then press M to set it to the playback pause mode 4 Press ZERO SET MEMORY on the Remote Commander The ZERO SET MEMORY indicator flashes and the end point of the insert is stored in memory The tape counter shows 0 00 00 5 On your camcorder locate the insert start point b by pressing lt lt then press 6 REC and the button on its right simultaneously 6 First press HM on the VCR and after a few seconds press on your camcorder to start inserting the new scene Inserting automatically stops near the zero point on the tape counter Your camcorder automatically returns to the recording pause mode 111 113
438. d record them on a Memory Stick in sequence Before operation Insert a recorded tape into your camcorder and rewind the tape Insert a Memory Stick into your camcorder 1 Set the POWER switch to VCR 2 Press MENU then select and decide upon PHOTO SAVE in J with the control button p 132 PHOTO BUTTON appears on the screen 3 Press PHOTO deeper The still image from the tape is recorded on a Memory Stick The number of still images copied is displayed END is displayed when copying is completed Ha Memory Stick C Memory Stick 1 POWER VCR 2 MENU PHOTO SAVE 132
439. d their solutions Others Symptom Cause and or Corrective Actions The title is not recorded The tape has no cassette memory Use a tape with cassette memory p 123 The cassette memory is full 2 Erase unnecessary titles p 126 The tape is set to prevent accidental erasure Slide the write protect tab so that red portion is not visible p 28 The tape has a blank portion in the recorded portion Superimpose the title to the recorded position p 124 The cassette label is not recorded The tape has no cassette memory Use a tape with cassette memory p 129 The cassette memory is full 2 Erase unnecessary data p 126 The tape is set to prevent accidental erasure Slide the write protect tab so that red portion is not visible p 28 Digital program editing to a tape does not function The input selector on the VCR is not set correctly Check the connection and set the input selector on the VCR again p 94 The camcorder is connected to DV equipment of other than Sony using the i LINK cable DV connecting cable Set it to IR p 95 Setting programme on a blank portion of the tape is attempted Set the programme again on a recorded portion p 106 The camcorder and the VCR are not synchronised Adjust the synchronization p 102 The IR SETUP code is incorrect Set the correct code p 97 Digital program editing to a Memory
440. d to the appropriate brightness through the photocell window for the flash You can also change FLASH LVL to the desired brightness in the menu settings p 132 Try recording various images to find the most appropriate setting for FLASH LVL Notes Attaching the lens hood supplied or a conversion lens optional may block the light from the flash or cause lens shadow to appear You cannot use an external flash optional and the built in flash at the same time 4 4 flash 4 5
441. de 1 Set the POWER switch to CAMERA slide NIGHTSHOT to ON and NIGHTSHOT indicators flash on the screen 2 Press SUPER NIGHTSHOT S and SUPER NIGHTSHOT indicators flash on the screen To cancel the Super NightShot mode press SUPER NIGHTSHOT again Using the NightShot Light The picture will be clearer with the NightShot Light on To enable the NightShot Light set N S LIGHT to ON in the menu settings p 132 The default setting is ON NightShot Super NightShot NightShot POWER CAMERA MEMORY NIGHTSHOT NIGHTSHOT NightShot NIGHTSHOT OFF NightShot Light emitter NightShot Light
442. decide upon EXECUTE with the control button All the programme marks flash then the settings are cancelled To cancel erasing all programmes Select and decide upon RETURN with the control button in step 2 To cancel a programme you have set Press MENU The programme is stored in memory until the tape is ejected 1 VIDEO EDIT 2 ERASE ALL EXECUTE 2 RETURN MENU Note You cannot operate recording during the Digital program editing On a blank portion of the tape You cannot set IN or OUT on a blank portion of the tape If there is a
443. ded on Memory Stick s p 206 1 In the playback or playback pause mode press PB ZOOM on your camcorder The centre of the image is enlarged to twice its size 2 Press the control button to move the image The image moves in the same direction as the control button setting 3 Adjust the zoom ratio by the power zoom lever You can enlarge the image from 1 1 times up to five times its size W Decreases the zoom ratio T Increases the zoom ratio To cancel the PB ZOOM function Press PB ZOOM 200 Ha Memory Stick 206 1 B ZOOM 2
444. der is connected to outputs on the TV or VCR When recording a close subject When REC LAMP is set to ON the red camera recording lamp on the front of the camcorder may reflect on the subject if it is close In this case we recommend you set REC LAMP to OFF In more than five minutes after removing the power source The PROGRAM AE WHT BAL FLASH LVL HiFi SOUND AUDIO MIX and COMMANDER items are returned to their default settings The other menu items are held in memory even when the battery is removed 140 POWER POWER PROGRAM AE CAMERA 68 MEMORY P EFFECT Tene VCR 63 78 CAMERA D EFFECT IL
445. dicator The internal clock of your camcorder operates on cTp 26 a 24 hour cycle 24 Step 2 Setting the date and time Simple setting of clock by time difference You can easily set the clock to the local time by setting a time difference Select AREA SET SUMMERTIME in the menu settings See page 140 for more information World time differences 2 AREA SET SUMMERTIME 148 adjust time difference Select AREA SET in the menu setting and select and decide upon an area or country you want to adjust to 20211222324 AREA Time difference Area country AREA Time difference Area or countr
446. e USB driver is contained together with application software for viewing images on a CD ROM which is supplied with your camcorder Do not connect the USB cable to your computer before installation of the USB driver is completed Example For Windows 98 98SE Me Windows 2000 users 1 Turn on the power of your computer and allow Windows to load 2 Insert the supplied CD ROM in the CD ROM drive of your computer The application software screen appears 3 Set the cursor on USB Driver Installation for Windows 98 98SE Me and Windows 2000 and click USB driver installation starts 4 Follow the on screen messages to install the USB driver 5 Connect the USB jack on your camcorder with the USB connector on your computer using the supplied USB cable continued on the following page Windows Macintosh USB USB
447. e and time set Data code When you connect your camcorder to the TV the data code appears on the TV screen Remaining battery time indicator during playback The indicator indicates the approximate continuous playback time The indicator may not be correct depending on the conditions in which you are playing back When you close the LCD panel and open it again it takes about one minute for the correct remaining battery time to be displayed Various playback modes To operate video control buttons set the POWER switch to VCR To playback pause view a still picture Press during playback To resume normal playback press or IM To advance the tape Press P in the stop mode To resume normal playback press We To rewind the tape Press lt in the stop mode To resume normal playback press We To change the playback direction Press on the Remote Commander during playback to reverse the playback direction To resume normal playback press Be To locate a scene monitoring the picture picture search Keep pressing lt lt or gt gt during playback To resume normal playback release the button
448. e and time settings If you do not use your camcorder for about three months the date and time settings may be released bars may appear because the built in rechargeable battery installed in your camcorder will have been discharged p 246 Set the area the summer time year month day hour and then the minute in that order 1 Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY then press MENU to display the menu settings 2 Press on the control button to select 83 then press or 3 Press A Y on the control button to select CLOCK SET then press 6 or 4 Press on the control button to adjust the desired area where you are then press 5 Press A Y on the control button to select whether or not the time is summer time then press Select OFF if the time is not summer time Select ON if it is 6 Press on the control button to adjust the desired year then press The year changes as follows 1995 gt 2001 lt gt 2079 t t 7 Set the month day and hour by pressing A V on the control button and pressing 8 Set the minute by pressing A Y on the control button and pressing by the time signal The clock starts to move 9 Press MENU to make the menu settings disappear 2
449. e code p 37 Self diagnosis p 224 Tape photo p 51 Memory photo p 158 Image number p 191 195 Remaining tape p 37 Memory playback p 190 ZERO SET MEMORY p 83 END SEARCH p 42 A V DV p 109 DV IN p 114 Audio mode p 139 Data file name p 149 Time p 37 Flash p 53 162 This indicator appears only when the flash is in use Continuous mode p 160 1 N 13 14 1 16 1 l 18 19 20 2 2 N 2 24 25 26 27 72 41 56 165 37 HOLOGRAM AF 164 5 29 47 155 153 NIGHTSHOT 39
450. e commander mode VTR 2 we recommend changing the commander mode or covering the sensor of the VCR with black paper 112 3 MARK IM 5
451. e quality mode Memory capacity Memory Stick SUPER FINE SFN FINE 1 3 FINE FINE 1 6 STANDARD STD 1 10
452. e synchronization is recorded for about 50 seconds e If you start recording from the very beginning of the tape the first few seconds of the tape may not record properly Be sure to allow about 10 seconds lead before starting recording When the recording unit cannot be operated properly by the i LINK cable DV connecting cable leave the connection as it is and make the A V connecting cable settings p 95 Video and audio are sent by digital signals 50 10 i LINK DV 95
453. e upon the desired PROGRAM AE mode with the control button To cancel the PROGRAM AE function Select PROGRAM AE to AUTO in the menu settings PROGRAM 1 POWER CAMERA MEMORY MENU PROGRAM Rr 132 2 MANUAL SET M PROGRAM AE MAUTO SPOTLIGHT PORTRAIT SPORTS BEACH amp SKI SUNSETMOON LANDSCAPE LOW LUX IX uw e RETURN va MENU END PROGRAM AE PROGRAM AUTO Notes Because your camcorder is set to focus only on subjects in the middle to far distance you cannot take close ups in the following modes Spotlight Sports lesson Beach amp ski Your camcorder is set to focus only on distant subjects in the following modes Sunset amp moon Landscape The following functions do not work in the PROGRAM AE mode Slow shutter Old movie Bounce The following functions do not work in
454. eat up This is nota malfunction On handling tapes Do not insert anything into the small holes on the rear of the cassette These holes are used to sense the type and thickness of the tape and if the recording tab is in or out Do not open the tape protect cover or touch the tape Avoid touching or damaging the terminals To remove dust clean the terminals with a soft cloth no 24 24 OFF CHG POWER 7 2 8 4
455. edly used for dubbing When attempting to input images that are distorted due to poor radio wave reception when a TV tuner unit is in use 170 NI Memory Stick Superimposing a still image in the Memory Stick on an image MEMORY MIX You can superimpose a still image you have recorded on the Memory Stick on top of the moving image you are recording You can record the superimposed images on a tape or a Memory Stick However you can record only superimposed still images on the Memory Stick M CHROM Memory chromakey You can swap a blue area of a still image such as a
456. emory Stick Memory Stick 1 POWER MEMORY VCR LOCK 2 ZOOM 3 4 c 1 1 5 W 200 5 0 ZOOM ZOOM Enlarging still images recorded on Memory Stick s Memory PB ZOOM
457. emove the lens cap Viewing a picture with the viewfinder Close the LCD panel and pull out the viewfinder Press OPEN to open the LCD panel The picture appears on the screen When you purchase your camcorder the clock setting is set to off If you want to record the date and time for a picture set the clock setting before recording p 24 set the POWER switch to VCR while pressing the small green button Do not pick up your camcorder by holding the viewfinder the flash the AZ LCD panel or the battery pack Set the POWER switch to CAMERA while pressing the small green button Press START STOP Your camcorder starts recording To stop recording press START STOP again Press lt lt to rewind thetape Press We to start playback PLAY Yes 11 9 040419199 Bur o819 080x d oox1edy 12 y 1
458. ess START STOP in step 3 To cancel recording press START STOP again To cancel self timer recording Press Q self timer so that the self timer indicator disappears on the screen You cannot cancel the self timer recording using the Remote Commander Note The self timer recording mode is automatically cancelled when Self timer recording is finished The POWER switch is set to OFF CHG or VCR To check the image to be recorded You can check the image with pressing the PHOTO button lightly then press it deeper to start the self timer recording 166 Ha Memory Stick START STOP 3 START STOP
459. function does not The setting is the manual focus mode work Set FOCUS to the auto focus mode 72 Shooting conditions are not suitable for autofocus Adjust to focus manually p 72 The picture does not appear in the The LCD panel is open viewfinder Close the LCD panel p 31 A vertical band appears when you The contrast between the subject and background is too high shoot a subject such as lights or a Your camcorder is not a malfunction candle flame against a dark background A vertical band appears when you Your camcorder is not a malfunction shoot a very bright subject Some tiny white spots appear on the Slow shutter low lux of PROGRAM AE or Super NightShot Screen mode is activated This is not a malfunction An unknown picture is displayed on If 10 minutes elapse after you set the POWER switch to the screen CAMERA or DEMO MODE is set to ON in the menu settings without a cassette inserted your camcorder automatically starts the demonstration Insert a cassette and the demonstration stops You can also cancel DEMO MODE p 139 218 Types of trouble and their solutions Symptom Cause and or Corrective Actions The picture is recorded in incorrect or NIGHTSHOT is set to ON unnatural colours Set it to OFF p 39 The picture appears too bright and NIGHTSHOT is set to ON in a bright place the subject does not appear on the Set it to OF
460. g 76 Memory photo recording S VIDEO jack Data code 45 Memory Stick 149 49 91 109 111 169 182 Date search 86 Menu settings DEMO 139 Memory overlap DIGITAL EFFECT 65 79 Mirror mode U V Digital program editing 94 184 Moisture condensation 244 DISPLAY MONOTONE 60 Tape 37 DOT MS 60 Tape PB ZOOM 81 Dual sound track tape 238 MPEG 149 Tape photo recording 91 DV connecting cable MPEG movie recording 178 Telephoto 34 93 109 170 MULTISCRN 160 Time code 37 NETWORK 217 123 127 NIGHTSHOT Title searc 84 TRAIL 65 Transition 30 EDITSEARCH 2 colour systems 243 END SEARCH 42 48 USB jack e eee 197 Exposure 71 OLD MOVIE 65 Operation indicators 263 60 W X Y Z tem 24 AO dedu i Warning indicators 225 FADER Photo scan 88 White balance 597 Fadein out e 60 Photo search 88 Wide angle a Flash 53 162 PICTURE EFFEC 63 78 Wide mode FLASH MOTION 65 Picture search 2 47 WIRE FOCUS utere eee eese 72 Playback pause 47 W
461. g pictures recorded on Memory Stick You cannot print moving pictures When Memory Stick has no files NI NO STILL IMAGE FILE appears on the Screen When there are no files with a PRINT MARK BY NO PRINT MARK appears on the screen 216 B Memory Stick Memory Stick NO STILL IMAGE FILE PRINT MARK EY NO PRINT MARK Using the Network function Accessing the network DCR PC120E only You can access the Internet using a Bluetooth equipped device optional that is complied to the camcorder Once the access is made you can view a Web page send receive your e mail etc This section described only how to open the Network Menu 1 Set the POWER switch to MEMORY 2 Press NETWORK 9 Bluetooth lamp flashes and Network Menu appears For the details refer to the Network Function Operati
462. g pressing PHOTO deeper Release PHOTO to stop recording Recording images with the flash The flash automatically pops up to strobe The default setting is auto no indicator To change the flash mode press the 4 flash repeatedly until the flash mode indicator appears on the screen Each press of 4 flash changes the indicator as follows 5 gt No indicator Auto red eye The flash fires before reduction recording to reduce the red eye phenomenon The flash fires regardless of the surrounding brightness The flash does not fire Forced flash No flash 162 Ha Memory Stick HIGH SPEED NORMAL HIGH SPE
463. h the control button p 132 2 Select and decide upon the desired mode with the control button The bars appear In the STILL or LUMI mode the picture is captured and is stored in memory as a still image 3 Press lt gt on the control button to adjust the effect with the control button For details of each digital effect function see page 65 MANUAL SET MD EFFECT STILL FLASH LUMI TRAIL 1 B D EFFECT W 132 2 STILL LUMI 3 c lt gt
464. h to VCR on your camcorder Turn the power of the connected VCR on then set the input selector to LINE When you connect a video camera recorder set its power switch to VCR VTR Press MENU then select and decide upon VIDEO EDIT in Erte with the control button p 132 Select and decide upon TAPE with the control button 5 Select and decide upon EDIT SET with the control button Select and decide upon CONTROL with the control button Select and decide upon IR with the control button Select and decide upon IR SETUP then select and decide upon IR SETUP code of your VCR with the control button Check the code in About the IR SETUP code p 97 1 i LINK DV 91 i LINK DV
465. has a safety device for fixing the installed accessory securely To connect an accessory press down and push it to the end and then tighten the screw To remove an accessory loosen the screw and then press down and pull out the accessory intelligent Accessory Shoe POWER
466. he Bluetooth standards uoneuuoju jeuonippy 251 Specifications General Power requirements 7 2 V battery pack 8 4 V AC power adaptor Average power consumption when using the battery pack During camera recording using LCD 41W Viewfinder 3 6 W Operating temperature 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F Storage temperature 20 to 60 C 4 F to 140 F Dimensions Approx 57 x 118 x 113 mm 21 4x43 4x41 2 in w h d Mass approx 580 g 11b 4 oz main unit only 690 g 11b 8 oz including the battery pack NP FM50 cassette DVM60 and lens cap Supplied accessories See page 17 AC power adaptor Power requirements 100 240 V AC 50 60 Hz Power consumption 23W Output voltage DC OUT 8 4 V 1 5 A in the operating mode Operating temperature 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F Storage temperature 20 to 60 4 F to 140 F Dimensions approx 125 x39 x 62 mm 6x 19 16 x 21 2 in w h d excluding projecting parts Mass approx 280 g 9 8 oz excluding power cord 252 Battery pack Maximum output voltage DC84V Output voltage DC72V Capacity 8 5 Wh 1180 mAh Dimensions approx 38 2 x 20 5 x 55 6 mm 19 16 x 13 16 x 2 1 4 in w h d Mass approx 76 g 2 7 oz Type Lithium ion Memory Stick Memory Flash memory 8MB MSA 8A Operating voltage 2 7 3 6 Power consump
467. he POWER switch to OFF CHG or stop playing back The picture effect function is automatically cancelled NEG ART SEPIA B amp W SOLARIZE 1 B MENU P EFFECT 132 2 63 7 77 01071 2 GL Vo D MANUAL SET EFFECT D EFFECT 9 RETURN OFF ART SEPIA Baw SOLARIZE R REN Y gt j MENU END 27 MENU OFF P EFFECT C
468. he battery pack in the direction of the arrow until it clicks To remove the battery pack The battery pack is removed in the same way as the battery terminal cover 1 1 BATT RELEASE 2 When you store your camcorder To protect the battery terminals install the battery terminal cover after the battery pack is removed 18 Step 1 Preparing the power supply Charging the battery pack Use the battery pack after charging it for your camcorder Your camcorder operates only with the InfoLITHIUM battery pack M series See page 239 for details of
469. he indicators pertinent to tapes such as the time code indicator PLAY MEMORY INDEX MEMORY DELETE MEMORY MEMORY EDITSEARCH DISPLAY suoneaedo AINS ows 2 109 4 205 Enlarging still images recorded on Memory Stick s Memory PB ZOOM
470. her quality DV format pictures DISPLAY LCD LCD 1 POWER VCR 2 3 3 4 167
471. his occurs use another Memory Stick Memory Stick Memory Stick Memory Stick Memory Stick Tak 4 mark Merka 4 Memory Stick Ha Memor ick C M Stick Ha Memory Stick He Memory Stick MEMORYSTICK ERROR Memory Stick Memory Stick Memory Stick Using a Memory Stick introduction
472. ht background use the backlight function Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY press BACK LIGHT The indicator appears on the screen To cancel press BACK LIGHT again 0 00 00 CAMERA 0 00 00 00 VCR CODE BACK LIGHT
473. ide the data file name of the selected image To cancel image protection Select and decide upon OFF with the control button in step 4 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 210 Memory Stick 1 POWER MEMORY VCR LOCK 2 3 MENU PROTECT K 132 4 5 MENU
474. ide your camcorder the beep sounds and the 4 indicator flashes When the 4 indicator flashes at the same time the cassette is inserted in your camcorder If moisture condenses on the lens the indicator will not appear If moisture condensation occurred None of the functions except cassette ejection will work Eject the cassette turn off your camcorder and leave it for about one hour with the cassette lid open Your camcorder can be used again if the 4 indicator does not appear when the power is turned on again If moisture starts to condense your camcorder sometimes cannot detect condensation If this happens the cassette sometimes is not ejected for 10 seconds after the cassette lid is opened This is not a malfunction Do not close the cassette lid until the cassette is ejected Note on moisture condensation Moisture may condense when you bring your camcorder from a cold place into a warm place or vice versa or when you use your camcorder in a hot place as follows You bring your camcorder from a ski slope into a place warmed up by a heating device You bring your camcorder from an air conditioned car or room into a hot place outside You use your camcorder after a squall or a shower You use your camcorder in a high temperature and humidity place How to prevent moisture condensation When you bring your camcorder from a cold place into a warm place put your camcorder in a plastic bag
475. im 6 When Put these items into the Extensions folder appears click OK 7 Restart your computer For Mac OS 9 1 Mac OS X The USB driver need not be installed Your Mac is automatically recognised as a driver just by connecting your Mac using the USB cable 200 Ha 2 USB USB 197 OS 8 5 1 8 6 9 0 1 OS 2 CD ROM CD ROM 3 CD 4 5 3 System 4 Sony Camcorder USB Driver Sony Camcorder USB Shim 6
476. images and playing them back Recording a moving picture on a tape 29 Recording a still image on a tape p 51 Playing back a tape p 44 Recording still images on Memory Stick s p 158 Recording moving pictures on Memory Stick s p 178 Viewing a still image recorded on Memory Stick s p 190 Viewing a moving picture on Memory Stick s p 194 Capturing images on your computer Using with an analog video unit and your computer p 109 Viewing images recorded on Memory Stick s using the USB cable p 196 Accessing the Internet via a Bluetooth equipped device optional DCR PC120E only Accessing the Internet sending receiving your e mail For details refer to the Network Function Operating Instructions supplied with your camcorder p 217 Other uses Functions to adjust exposure in the recording mode Back light p 38 NightShot Super NightShot p 39 Recording images with the flash p 53 162 e PROGRAM AE p 68 Adjusting the exposure manually p 71 Functions to give images more impact Digital zoom p 34 The default setting is set to OFF To zoom greater than 10x select the digital zoom power in D ZOOM in the menu settings Fader p 60 Picture effect p 63 Digital effect p 65 Title p 123 MEMORY MIX p 171 Functions to give a natural appearance to your recordings Manual focus p 72 Sports lesson p 68 Landscape p 6
477. ion about i LINK Pictures processed by the picture effect the digital effect or PB ZOOM function Pictures processed by the picture effect the digital effect or PB ZOOM function are not output through the DV jack If you record a playback pause picture with the DV jack The recorded picture becomes rough And when you play back the picture using the other video equipment the picture may jitter i LINK DV i LINK 241 ZOOM DV PB ZOOM DV 93 94 Dubbing only desired scenes
478. ith other devices via the directly connected equipment Note however that the method of operation sometimes varies according to the characteristics and specifications of the equipment to be connected and that operations and data transactions are sometimes not possible on some connected equipment Note Normally only one piece of equipment can be connected to this unit by the i LINK cable DV cable When connecting this unit to i LINK compatible equipment having two or more i LINK jacks DV jacks refer to the instruction manual of the equipment to be connected About the Name i LINK i LINK is a more familiar term for IEEE 1394 data transport bus proposed by SONY and is a trademark approved by many corporations IEEE 1394 is an international standard standardised by the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers i LINK DV i LINK i LINK i LINK i LINK
479. l To erase the character Press The last character is erased To enter a space Select Z amp then select the blank part 130 4 lt 4 10
480. layed Formatting erases all information on the M emory Stick Check the contents of the Memory Stick before formatting Formatting erases sample images on the Memory Stick Formatting erases the protected image data on the Memory Stick Continued on the following page uno Busun H exuodioe 137 Changing the menu settings POWER Icon item Mode Meaning switch 25 9PIC PRINT RETURN To cancel prints of split screen MEMORY SAME To make prints of same split screen p 215 MULTI To make prints of different split screen MARKED To make prints of images with print marks in recording order DATE TIME OFF To make prints without the recording date and time MEMORY DATE To make prints with the recording date p 215 DAY amp TIME To make prints with the recording date and time qj TITLE To superimpose title or make your own title VCR p 123 127 CAMERA TITLEERASE To erase the title you have superimposed 126 VCR CAMERA TITLE DSPL ON To display the title you have superimposed VCR OFF Not to display the title CM SEARCH ON To search using cassette memory p 84 86 88 VCR OFF To search without using cassette memory TAPE TITLE To label a cassette 129 VCR CAMERA ERASE ALL To erase all the data in cassette memory 131 VCR CAMERA Note on PRINT SET 9PIC PRINT and DATE TI
481. mage is recorded on the Memory Stick The message NI NO FILE appears Screen indicators during still image playback 640 100 0006 S MEMORY PLAY 4 7 2001 12 05 56 li DCF DCF NI o DIRECTORY ERROR Ha Memory Stick
482. mcorder is supplied with a built in rechargeable battery installed so as to retain the date and time etc regardless of the setting of the POWER switch The built in rechargeable battery is always charged as long as you are using your camcorder The battery however will get discharged gradually if you do not use your camcorder It will be completely discharged in about three months if you do not use your camcorder at all Even if the built in rechargeable battery is not charged it will not affect the camcorder operation To retain the date and time etc charge the battery if the battery is discharged 246 no 1 2 3 1
483. mcorder returns to the standby mode You can monitor the sound from the speaker or headphones EDITSEARCH You can search for the next recording start point Hold down the amp 9 side of EDITSEARCH in the standby mode The recorded section 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 END SEARCH EDITSEARCH SEARCH END SEARCH END SEARCH EDITSEARCH
484. mes 111 Inserting a scene from a VCR Insert editing c s 115 Audio dubbing Superimposing a title 123 Making your own titles 127 Labelling a cassette 129 Customising Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings 132 Memory Stick Operations Using a Memory Stick introduction noe ecd 149 Recording still images on Memory Stick s Memory Photo recording Recording an image from a tape as a still 167 Superimposing a still image in the Memory Stick on an image MEMORY MIX 171 Recording moving pictures on Memory Stick s MPEG movie recording tette 178 Table of contents Recording a picture from a tape as a moving picture 180 Recording edited pictures as a moving picture Digital program editing on Memory Stick s 184 Copying still images from a tape Photo save sse 188 Viewing a still image Memory photo playback 190 Viewing a moving picture MPEG movie playback 194 Viewing images using computer 196 Copying the image recorded on Memory Stick s to tapes 204 Enlarging still images recorded on Memory Stick s Memory PB ZOOM 206 Playing back images in a continuous loop
485. mmander to search for the next date Your camcorder automatically starts playback at the point where the date changes Each time you press amp 9 or PPI your camcorder searches for the previous or next date To stop searching Press 2 6 7 1 POWER VCR 2 MENU OFF CM SEARCH 132 3
486. n illustration or a frame with a moving image M LUMI Memory luminancekey You can swap a brighter area of a still image such as a handwritten illustlation or title with a moving image Record a title on the Memory Stick before a trip or event for convenience C CHROM Camera chromakey You can superimpose a moving image on top of a still image such as an image can be used as background Shoot the subject against a blue background The blue area of the moving image will be swapped with a still image M OVERLAP Memory overlap You can make a moving image fade in on top of a still image recorded on the Memory Stick as the overlap function c Memory Stick MEMORY MIX Ha Memory Stick Memory Stick Ha Memory Stick CHROM
487. ng Instructions supplied with your camcorder 9 Bluetooth lamp Bluetooth BROWSER MENU On trademarks The BLUETOOTH trademarks are owned by their proprietor and used by Sony Corporation under license All other product names mentioned herein may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies Furthermore TM and are not mentioned in each case in this manual Note Make sure that your camcorder is in the standby mode with the POWER switch set to MEMORY During using the network function You cannot use the optional printer DCR PC120E Bluetooth Network Menu 1 PO
488. ng a tape with cassette memory Recording STBY REC STBY Nay3a REC SZ ce Time code Tape for a while 4 7 2001 12 05 56 Time Bpema turned on Date lata Remaining tape Ocrarok This appears after you insert a cassette and record or play back The time is displayed about five seconds after the power is 5 The date is displayed about five seconds after the power is turned on 5 Remaining battery time indicator during recording The remaining battery time indicator roughly indicates the continuous recording time The indicator may not be correct depending on the conditions in which you are recording When you close the LCD panel and open it again it takes about one minute for the correct remaining battery time in minutes to be displayed
489. normal CAMERA BRIGHT To brighten the viewfinder screen MEMORY amp STILL SET PIC MODE SINGLE Not to record continuously MEMORY NORMAL To record from three to nine images continuously p 160 HIGH SPEED To record up to 16 images continuously fast MULTISCRN To record nine images continuously display the images on a single page divided into nine boxes QUALITY SUPER FINE record still images in the finest image quality VCR mode p 153 MEMORY FINE To record still images in the fine image quality mode STANDARD To record still images in the standard image quality mode IMAGESIZE 1360 x 1020 To record still images in 1360 x 1020 size p 155 MEMORY 640 x 480 To record still images in 640 x 480 size Notes on LCD B L and VF B L When you select BRIGHT battery life is reduced by about 10 percent during recording When you use power sources other than the battery pack BRIGHT is automatically selected Even if you adjust LCD BRIGHT LCD B L LCD COLOUR and or VF B L The recorded picture will not be affected Changing the menu settings POWER Icon item Mode Meaning switch amp MOVIE SET IMAGESIZE 320 x 240 To record moving pictures in 320 x 240 size p 155 VCR 160 x 112 To record moving pictures in 160 x 112 size MEMORY lt AUTO To display the remaining capacity of the Memory VCR Stick in the following cases MEMORY
490. ny VCR in the commander mode VTR 2 we recommend changing the commander mode or covering the sensor of the VCR with black paper VTR 2 1 2 3 VTR 2 117 118 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 the audio equipment you can add sound to your recorded tape by specifying starting and ending points
491. o the right unlock position 2 Playback the image to delete 3 Press MEMORY DELETE DELETE appears on the screen 4 Press MEMORY DELETE again The selected image is deleted To cancel deleting an image Press MEMORY in step 4 To delete an image displayed on the index screen Press MEMORY to move the indicator to the desired image you want to delete 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 delete carefully before deleting them If the write protect tab on the Memory Stick is set to LOCK You cannot delete images Ha Memory Stick Memory Stick 1 POWER MEMORY VCR LOCK 2 3 MEMORY DELETE
492. of this digital camcorder This product has been tested and found compliant with the limits set out in the EMC regulation for using connection cables shorter than 3 meters 9 8 feet Notice If static electricity or electromagnetism causes data transfer to discontinue midway fail restart the application or disconnect and connect the USB cable again DCR PC120E only ce Hereby Sony Corporation declares that this Handycam is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999 5 EC Countries and areas where you can use network functions are restricted For details refer to the separate Network Operating Instructions DCR PC115E only For the customers in Germany Directive EMC Directive 89 336 EEC 92 31 EEC This equipment complies with the EMC regulations when used under the following circumstances Residential area Business district e Light industry district This equipment complies with the EMC standard regulations EN55022 Class B DCR PC120E DCR PC115E Main Features Taking moving or still
493. on When you keep NIGHTSHOT set to ON in normal recording the picture may be recorded in incorrect or unnatural colours e If focusing is difficult with the autofocus mode when using the NightShot function focus manually Do not cover the NightShot Light emitter when using the NightShot function Detach the lens hood when you shoot with the NightShot Light since the lens hood may block the NightShot Light While using the NightShot function you cannot use the follow ing functions Exposure PROGRAM AE White balance AF While using the Super NightShot function The shutter speed is automatically adjusted depending on the brightness At that time the moving picture may be slow down While using the Super NightShot function you cannot use the following functions Fader Digital effect PROGRAM AE Exposure White balance Recording with the flash AF When the POWER switch is set to MEMORY You cannot use the Super NightShot function NightShot Light NightShot Light rays are infrared and so are invisible The maximum shooting distance using the NightShot Light is about 3 m 10 feet NightShot NIGHTSHOT
494. on is automatically cancelled Memory Stick 167 180 DV POWER OFF Enlarging images recorded on tapes Tape PB ZOOM You can enlarge playback images recorded on tapes Besides the operation described here your camcorder can enlarge still images recor
495. on the Remote Commander Your camcorder immediately records the image that is on the screen when you press the button When you press PHOTO lightly in step 2 The image momentarily flickers This is not a malfunction Recording data The recording data date time or various settings when recorded are not displayed while recording However they are recorded automatically onto the Memory Stick To display the recording data press DATA CODE on the Remote Commander during playback When POWER switch is set to MEMORY The angle of view is slightly larger compared with the angle of view in CAMERA mode Ha Memory Stick POWER SteadyShot SUPER NIGHTSHOT PROGRAM AE PROGRAM
496. ot record or erase images when the write protect tab on the Memory Stick is set to LOCK The position and shape of the write protect tab may be different depending on the model We recommend backing up important data on the hard disk of your computer Image data may be damaged in the following cases If you remove the Memory Stick or turn the power off during reading or writing If you use Memory Stick s near static electricity or magnetic fields Prevent metallic objects or your finger from coming into contact with the metal parts of the connecting section Stick its label on the labelling position Do not bend drop or apply strong shock to Memory Stick s Do not disassemble or modify Memory Stick s Do not let Memory Stick s get wet Do not use or keep Memory Stick s in locations that are Extremely hot such as in a car parked in the sun or under the scorching sun Under direct sunlight Very humid or subject to corrosive gases When you carry or store a Memory Stick put it in its case 150 Labelling position Memory Stick LOCK
497. p 42 You have not recorded on the new cassette yet p 42 The end search function does not work correctly The tape has a blank portion in the beginning or middle p 43 The battery pack is quickly discharged The operating temperature is too low The battery pack is not fully charged Charge the battery pack fully again p 19 The battery pack is completely dead and cannot be recharged 2 Replace with a new battery pack p 18 The battery remaining indicator does not indicate the correct time You have used the battery pack in an extremely hot or cold environment for a long time The battery pack is completely dead and cannot be recharged 2 Replace with a new battery pack p 18 The battery is not fully charged Install a charged battery pack p 18 19 A deviation has occurred in the remaining battery time Charge the battery pack fully again so that the indication on the battery remaining indicator is correct p 19 The power goes off although the battery remaining indicator indicates that the battery pack has enough power to operate A deviation has occurred in the remaining battery time Charge the battery pack fully again so that the indication on the battery remaining indicator is correct p 19 The cassette cannot be removed from the holder The power source is disconnected Connect it firmly p 18 23 The battery is dead Use
498. pears farther away B
499. pin adaptor 1 p 50 European models only NI O O1 A 1 AC L10A L10B L10C 1 1 19 2 1 49 3 USB 1 198 4 1 18 5 NP FM50 1 18 19 6 1 261 7 R6 AA 2 262 8 1 29 9 bneuga 1 33 10 Memory Stick 1 149 CD ROM SPVD 004 USB 1 cTp 197 12 21 1 50 pepe ure exaolo1t0 17 Step 1 Preparing the power supply Installing the battery pack 1 While sliding BATT RELEASE in the direction of the arrow slide the battery terminal cover in the direction of the arrow 2 Insert t
500. play the screen indicators Display function Viewing the recording on TV Advanced Recording Operations Recording a still image on a tape Tape Photo recording 51 Adjusting the white balance manually 57 Using the wide mode 59 Using the fader function 60 Using special effects Picture effect 63 Using special effects Digital effect 65 Using the PROGRAM AE function 68 Adjusting the exposure manually 71 Focusing manually 272 Interval recording 74 Frame by frame recording Cut recording 76 Advanced Playback Operations Playing back a tape with picture effects E 78 Playing back a tape with digital effects idend Es en et 79 Enlarging images recorded on tapes Tape PB ZOOM 81 Quickly locating a scene using the zero set memory function 83 Searching the boundaries of recorded tape by title Title search 84 Searching a recording by date Date search eee 86 Searching for a photo Photo search Photo scan 88 Editing Dubbing tape 91 Dubbing only desired scenes Digital program editing on tapes Using with analog video unit and your computer Signal convert function Recording video or TV program
501. r to the operating instructions of the VCR 3 Set the POWER switch to VCR on your camcorder 4 Play back the recorded tape on your camcorder 5 Start recording on the VCR Refer to the operating instructions of your VCR AUDIO VIDEO Signal flow Nepegaya VIDEO B LCD DISPLAY LCD DISPLAY DATA CODE SEARCH MODE
502. rder body seg anueg 31 32 Recording a picture Note When using the LCD screen except in the mirror mode the viewfinder automatically turns off p 36 When you use the LCD screen outdoors in direct sunlight The LCD screen may be difficult to see If this happens we recommend that you use the viewfinder When you adjust the angle of the LCD panel Make sure if the LCD panel is opened up to 90 degrees Adjusting the brightness of the LCD screen 1 Set the POWER switch to CAMERA VCR or MEMORY Press MENU then select and decide upon LCD BRIGHT in 7 with the control button p 132 The bar indicator appears 2 Press lt gt on the control button to adjust the brightness of the LCD screen then press 36
503. re indicator appears 2 Push lt gt on the control button to adjust the brightness To return to the automatic exposure mode Press EXPOSURE 1 POWER CAMERA MEMORY EXPOSURE 2 c EXPOSURE EXPOSURE Note When you adjust the exposure manually the backlight function does not work Your camcorder automatically returns to the automatic exposure mode
504. re protected p 210 MEMORY Ha Memory Stick Memory Stick MEMORY MIX PROGRAM AE Memory Stick 20 18 100 0001 100 0018 100 0019 100 0020
505. re you want to start recording from Using the A V connecting cable OUT X Signal flow Connect the yellow plug of the A V connecting cable to the video jack on the VCR or the TV If your TV or VCR has an S video jack Pictures can be reproduced more faithfully by using an S video cable optional With this connection you do not need to connect the yellow video plug of the A V connecting cable Connect an 5 video cable optional to the S video jacks of both your camcorder and the TV or VCR This connection produces higher quality DV format pictures 182 C DISPLAY LCD LCD 1 POWER B VCR 2
506. recording time is 60 seconds a c Memory Stick Ha Memory Stick Memory Stick 1 POWER VCR 2 3 START STOP IMAGESIZE 320 240
507. result may occur 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 mark on the cassette The memory capacity of tapes marked with is 4KB Your camcorder can accommodate tapes having a memory capacity of up to 16KB 16KB tape is marked with CI I16K ini Digital E Y ore ul P MES we This is the mini DV mark Casset Meron This is the Cassette Memory mark These are trademarks Dy mini EJ 8 mm Hi El Hi8 Digital8 VHS VHS VHSC SVHS S VHS S VHSC H Betamax DV DV mini DV IC
508. rite protect tab Format 137 149 Playing time 21 Zero set memory Full charge sss 19 Power zoom 94 Zoom Grip strap 258 Print mark Headphone jack 259 PROGRAM AE 68 Heads 245 HiFi SOUND 135 HIGH SPEED 160 Holding Grip 10 HOLOGRAM 164 PNO unHhogeduo 265 on InfoLITHIUM 239 34 60 245 238 53 162 Q 256 LANC 2 VIDEO DT 49 91 109 111 169 182 USB 197 255 258
509. ructions of the printer There are various ways of printing still images The following however describes how to print by selecting 53 in the menu on your camcorder Before operation Insert a recorded Memory Stick into your camcorder Connect the optional printer to your camcorder as illustrated Printer Memory Stick 9PIC PRINT DATE TIME Cy g m e 2 PRINT SET 9PIC PRINT ATE TIME TUR RINT SET PIC PRINTARETURN DATE TIM
510. s 15 seconds However when IMAGE SIZE is set to 160 x 112 the maximum recording time is 60 seconds 6 Search for the beginning of the first scene you want to insert using the video operation buttons then pause playback You can fine adjust one frame at a time with EDITSEARCH 7 Press MARK on the Remote Commander or on the control button The IN point of the first programme is set and the top part of the programme mark changes to light blue 8 Search for the end of the first scene you want to insert using the video operation buttons then pause playback 9 Press MARK on the Remote Commander or on the control button The OUT point of the first programme is set then the bottom part of the programme mark changes to light blue 10 Repeat steps 6 to 9 then set the programme When one programme is set the programme mark changes to light blue You can set 20 programmes in maximum 184 Ha Memory Stick Stick 1 POWER VCR 2
511. se 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 VTR 2 1 2 3 Sony Sony VTR 2
512. 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 Use this function to check where recording dates change or to edit the tape at each recording date Searching for the date by using cassette memory Before operation You can use this function only when playing back a tape with cassette memory e Set CM SEARCH in to ON in the menu settings The default setting is ON 1 Set the POWER switch to VCR 2 Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly until the DATE SEARCH indicator appears The indicator changes as follows TITLE SEARCH DATE SEARCH PHOTO SEARCH PHOTO SCAN no indicator 3 19 PPI on the Remote Commander to select the date for playback Your camcorder automatically starts playback at the beginning of the selected date DATE SEARCH 5 9 01 SEARCH MODE DATE SEARCH 5 9 01 a Actual point you are trying to search for 86 b Present point on the tape nare
513. sec 10 40 2 min 40 sec 2 40 32MB optional 32 MB 21 min 20 21 20 5 min 20 sec 5 20 64MB optional 64 MB 42 min 40 sec 42 40 10 min 40 sec 10 40 128MB optional 128 85 min 20 sec 85 20 21 min 20 21 20 The table above shows approximate number and times of still images and moving pictures you can record on a Memory Stick formatted by your camcorder B Memory Stick suonesdo AINS 9 exogeg 157 Recording still images on Memory Stick s Memory Photo recording You can record still images on Memory Stick s 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 2 Keep pressing PHOTO lightly until the desired still image appears The green 6 mark stops fla
514. sette The battery is dead p 19 Slow flashing The write protect tab on the cassette is out red 3 Moisture condensation has occurred 28 s Fast flashing Fast flashing 3 Eject the cassette turn off your camcorder and Moisture condensation has occurred p 244 leave it for about hour with the cassette The tape has run out 3 compartment open p 244 The self diagnosis display function is activated z 224 I CM Warning indicator as to cassette p o The image is protected Slow flashing Slow flashing 8 No tape with cassette memory is inserted The image is protected p 210 3 p 236 EET o o lt Warning indicator as to Memory Stick d ci ud asto the fasti 5 Slow flashing During charging No Memory Stick is inserted Fast flashing Fast flashing The self diagnosis display function is activated The Memory Stick is not readable with your p 224 camcorder p 149 The image cannot be recorded on Memory Stick p 168 There is something wrong with the built in flash or the external flash optional You hear the melody or beep sound 225 226 Warning indicators and messages Warning messages CLOCK SET FOR InfoLITHIUM BATTERY ONLY gg CLEANING CASSETTE GHI FULL 16BIT amp REC MODE 2 e i LINK CABLE NI FULL AN On NO FILE NO MEMORY S
515. shing then lights up The brightness of the image and focus are adjusted being targeted for the middle of the image and are fixed Recording does not start yet 3 PHOTO deeper The still image will be displayed after the shutter sounds Recording is complete when the bar scroll indicator disappears The image when you pressed PHOTO deeper will be recorded on the Memory Stick 158 Ha Memory Stick Ha Memory Stick Memory Stick 1 POWER MEMORY LOCK 2
516. ss MEMORY to select the desired image To see the previous image press MEMORY To see the next press MEMORY 6 Press M to start recording and press M again to stop appears on the screen during recording 7 If you have more to copy repeat steps 5 and 6 Stick Ha Memory Stick Ha Memory Stick 1 POWER VCR 2 3 4 MEMORY PLAY 5
517. t mark TOM LOCK 3 Press MENU then select and decide upon PRINT MARK in with the control button 132 2 4 Select and decide upon ON with the control z button 3 MENU 1 5 Press MENU to make the menu display PRINT MARK 3 disappear The print mark By is displayed 132 beside the data file name of the image 4 ON Q o 5 MENU c 3 T a Fy o o EA Q 2 MEMORY SET E 10 120 3 Y 27 ser 9 i PRINT MAR lt DELETE ALL DELETE ALL FORMAT FORMAT o PRETURN P PRETURN A MENU END MENU END MEMORY SET 10 1200 MEMORY SET 10 1200 a STILL SET MOVIE SET PRINT MARI N xe PRINT MARK ON E PROTECT SLIDE SHOW amp DELETE ALL FORMAT RETURN RETURN MENU END MENU END
518. ta The recording data date time or various settings when recorded are not displayed while recording However they are recorded automatically onto the tape To display the recording data press DATA CODE on the Remote Commander during playback The battery use time when you record using the LCD screen The battery time is slightly shorter than the shooting time using the viewfinder After recording 1 Set the POWER switch to OFF CHG 2 Close the LCD panel 3 Set the Holding Grip back to the previous position 4 Eject the cassette 5 Remove the battery pack 6 Attach the battery terminal cover Adjusting the LCD screen The LCD screen can be opened up to 90 degrees The LCD panel moves about 90 degrees to the viewfinder side and about 180 degrees to the lens side SP LP LP
519. tape photo recording function during normal CAMERA recording You cannot check an image on the screen by pressing PHOTO lightly Press PHOTO deeper The still image is then recorded for about seven seconds and your camcorder returns to the standby mode To record clear and less fluctuated still images We recommend that you record on Memory Stick s PHOTO
520. te memory are Title search p 84 Superimposing a title p 123 Labelling a cassette 129 For details see page 236 You see this mark in the introduction of 17 the features that are operated only with cassette memory Tapes with cassette memory are marked by C I Cassette Memory Note on TV colour systems TV colour systems differ from country to country To view your recordings on a TV you need a PAL system based TV Copyright precautions Television programmes films video tapes and other materials may be copyrighted Unauthorised recording of such materials may be contrary to the provision of the copyright laws DV DV C 42 86 88
521. the follow ing operations Low lux of PROGRAM AE Super NightShot Digital effect Fader Recording The flash does not fire even if you select auto no indicator and o auto red eye reduction during the follow ing operations Exposure NightShot Spotlight of PROGRAM AE Sunset amp moon of PROGRAM AE Landscape of PROGRAM AE When you use an external flash optional Which does not have the auto red eye reduction function You cannot select the auto red eye reduction PROGRAM Super NightShot o NightShot
522. the low lux mode Digital effect Overlap Wipe Dot Recording with the flash PROGRAM AE wouuee
523. time Clean the lens with a soft brush to remove dust If there are fingerprints on the lens remove them with a soft cloth Clean the camcorder body with a dry soft cloth or a soft cloth lightly moistened with a mild detergent solution Do not use any type of solvent which may damage the finish Do not let sand get into your camcorder When you use your camcorder on a sandy beach or in a dusty place protect it from the sand or dust Sand or dust may cause your camcorder to malfunction and sometimes this malfunction cannot be repaired AC power adaptor Unplug the unit from the wall socket when you are not using the unit for a long time To disconnect the mains lead pull it out by the plug Never pull the mains lead itself Do not operate the unit with a damaged cord or if the unit has been dropped or damaged Do not bend the mains lead forcibly or place a heavy object on it This will damage the cord and may cause fire or electrical shock Prevent metallic objects from coming into contact with the metal parts of the connecting section If this happens 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 be
524. tion Approx 45 mA in the operating mode Approx 130 pA in the standby mode Dimensions approx 50 x 2 8 x 21 5 mm 2x 1 8 x 7 8 in w h d Mass approx 45 0 14 oz Design and specifications are subject to change without notice 2 UKM 12 32 1 2 16 48 PAL CCIR mini DV SP 18 81 mm s LP 12 56 mm s DVM60 SP 1 LP 1 5 DVM60
525. tly Then the flash will pop up and the auxiliary light will automatically emit until the subject is focused HOLOGRAM AF emitter HOLOGRAM AF About HOLOGRAM AF HOLOGRAM AF Auto Focus an application of laser holograms is a new AF optical system that enables still image shooting in dark places Having gentler radiation than conventional high brightness LEDs or lamps the system satisfies Laser Class 1 specification and thus maintains higher safety for human eyes No safety problems will be caused by directly looking into the HOLOGRAM AF emitter at a close range However it is not recommended to do so because you may experience such effects like several minutes of image residual and dazzling that you encounter after looking into a flashlight HOLOGRAM AF satisfies Class 1 time base 30 000 seconds specified in all of JIS Japan IEC EU and FDA US industry standards Complying with these standards identifies the laser product to be safe under a condition that a human looks at the laser light either directly or even through a lens for 30 000 seconds 164 Ha Memory Stick HOLOGRAM AF HOLOGRAM AF
526. u 1 ONHOHEALOA M 235 236 Additional Information Usable cassettes Selecting cassette types You can use the JW mini DV cassette only You cannot use any other E18 mm Hi El Hi8 B Digital8 VHS VHS VHSC SMS S VHS S Vis s S VHSC H Betamax or DN DV cassette There are two types of mini DV cassettes with cassette memory and without cassette memory Tapes with cassette memory have CI Cassette Memory mark We recommend that you use the tape with cassette memory The IC memory is mounted on this type of cassette Your camcorder can read and write data such as dates of recording or titles etc to this memory The functions using the cassette memory require successive signals recorded on the tape If the tape has a blank portion in the beginning or between the recorded portions a title may not be displayed properly or the search functions may not work properly Not to make any blank portion on the tape operate the followings Press END SEARCH to go to the end of the recorded portion before you begin the next recording if you operate the followings you have ejected the cassette while recording you have played back the tape in the VCR you have used the edit search function If there is a blank portion or discontinuous signal on your tape re record from the beginning to the end of the tape concerning above The same
527. u need to install software which can exchange video signals Depending on the condition of the analog video signals the computer may not be able to output the images correctly when you convert analog video signals into digital video signals via your camcorder Depending on the analog video unit the image may contain noise or incorrect colours You can capture images and sound with an 5 video cable optional instead of the A V connecting cable supplied 110
528. u shoot close to a subject If you cannot get a sharp focus move the power zoom lever to the W side 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 Notes on digital zoom Digital zoom starts to function when zoom exceeds 10x The picture quality deteriorates as you move the power zoom lever towards the T side When the POWER switch is set to MEMORY You cannot use the digital zoom W 80 1 10 POWER
529. u want to change other items select gt RETURN and press or 4 then repeat steps 2 to 4 For details see Selecting the mode setting of each item p 133 CAMERA MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT D EFFECT WHT BAL AUTO SHTR a Uu 2 MENU END VCR MANUAL SET j P EFFECT D EFFECT Bgarada 3 4 MENU END MEMORY MANUAL SET JA4PROGRAM AE WHT BAL ay ca gel u MENU END 1 POWER CAMERA VCR MEMORY MENU 2 A Y 3
530. ubbing is complete When the dubbing ends your camcorder automatically stops To stop dubbing during editing Press using the video operation buttons The programme you made is recorded on a Memory Stick up to the place where you pressed To end the Digital program editing function Your camcorder stops when the dubbing ends Then the display returns to VIDEO EDIT in the menu settings Press MENU to end the programme editing function NOT READY appears on the LCD screen when The programme to operate the Digital program editing has not been made The Memory Stick is not inserted The write protect tab on the Memory Stick is set to LOCK Memory Stick does not have enough space to record When Memory Stick does not have enough space to record LOW MEMORY appears on the screen However you can record pictures up to the time indicated If you set over the maximum recording time OVER MEMORY LIMIT appears on the screen However you can record moving pictures up to the maximum recording time Ha Memory Stick Ha Memory Stick 1 VIDEO EDIT
531. ueapy wouuee 53 54 Recording a still image on a tape Tape Photo recording O auto red eye reduction may not produce the desired effect depending on individual differences the distance to the subject the subject not looking at the pre recording flash or other conditions The flash effect cannot be obtained easily when you use forced flash in a bright location When you record images with the flash sound may not be recorded clearly When recording with the flash it takes longer to prepare for image capture This is because your camcorder starts to charge power for firing after the flash pops up Darken the surroundings by covering the lens part and press PHOTO lightly so that your camcorder starts to charge power after the flash pops up e If it is not easy to focus on the subject automatically for example when recording in the dark use the focal distance information p 72 for focusing manually When you record images with the flash The possible shooting distance using the built in flash is shorter than when you record on Memory Stick s When playing back images recorded with the flash on other equipment These images may flicker If you leave your camcorder for five or more minutes after disconnecting the power source Your camcorder returns to the default setting auto
532. um ion battery pack that has functions for communicating information related to operating conditions between the battery pack and an optional AC adaptor charger The InfoLITHIUM battery pack calculates the power consumption according to the operating conditions of your camcorder and displays the remaining battery time in minutes Charging the battery pack Be sure to charge the battery pack before you start using your camcorder We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of between 10 C to 30 C 50 F to 86 F until the CHG lamp goes off indicating that the battery pack is fully charged If you charge the battery outside of this temperature range you may not be able to efficiently charge the battery pack After charging is completed either disconnect the cable from the DC IN jack on your camcorder or remove the battery pack Effective use of the battery pack Battery pack performance decreases in low temperature surroundings So the time that the battery pack can be used becomes shorter We recommend the following to use the battery pack longer Put the battery pack in a pocket to warm it up and insert it in your camcorder immediately before you start taking shots Use the large capacity battery pack NP FM70 FM90 FM 1 optional Frequently using the LCD panel or frequently operating playback fast forward or rewind wears out the battery pack faster We recommend using the
533. ur camcorder is silent Sl NNN fF S SUPER NIGHTSHOT 39 FOCUS 72 NETWORK 217 DCR PC120E BROWSER MENU MENU 217 132 DCR PC120E KHonka MENU 132 DCR PC115E EXPOSURE 71 BACK LIGHT 38 FADER 60 NIGHTSHOT 39 PHOTO 51 158 34 81 206 41 56 165 4 53 162 PINO unHhogeduo 259 Identifying the parts and controls 52 Flash 53 162 53 HOLOGRAM AF emitter 164 54 Lens 55 Photocell window for flash Do not block this window when recording 56 Y USB jack p 197 57 DV jack p 93 109 170 58 CHG charge lamp 19 59 LANC jack 60 DC IN jack 23
534. ur computer which has the i LINK DV jack to your camcorder Before operation Set DISPLAY to LCD in the menu settings The default setting is LCD 1 Set the POWER switch to VCR 2 Press MENU then select and decide upon A V DV OUT in W to ON with the control button p 132 3 Start playback on the analog video unit 4 Start capturing procedures on your computer The operation procedures depend on your computer and the software which you use For details on how to capture images refer to the instruction manual of computer and software AUDIO VIDEO Signal flow Nepegaya After capturing images and sound Stop capturing procedures on your computer and stop the playback on the analog video unit i LINK DV LCD DISPLAY LCD 1 POWER
535. uring operation The slide show does not operate If you change the Memory Stick be sure to follow the steps again from the beginning Ha Memory Stick Memory Stick 4 pns AINS ows 2 109 4 209 Preventing accidental erasure 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 Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the right unlock position 2 Play back the image you want to protect 3 Press MENU then select and decide upon PROTECT in with the control button p 132 4 Select and decide upon ON with the control button 5 Press MENU to make the menu display disappear The om mark is displayed bes
536. urning on and operating the video camera recorder about once per month to keep the video camera recorder in an optimum state for a long time Battery pack Use only the specified charger or video equipment with the charging function To prevent accident from a short circuit do not allow metal objects to come into contact with the battery terminals Keep the battery pack away from fire Never expose the battery pack to temperatures above 60 C 140 F such as in a car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight Keep the battery pack dry Do not expose the battery pack to any mechanical shock Do not disassemble nor modify the battery pack Attach the battery pack to the video equipment securely 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 Do not use different types of batteries Current flows from batteries when you are not using them for a long time Do not use leaking batteries no
537. use on the VCR Select and decide upon PAUSEMODE with the control button then select and decide upon the mode to cancel recording pause on the VCR with the control button Refer to the operating instructions of your VCR 2 PAUSEMODE 0 08 55 06 VIDEO EDIT EDIT SET CONTROL ADJ TEST CUT IN CUT OUT 0 08 55 06 VIDEO EDIT EDIT SET CONTROL ADJ TEST CUT IN CUT OUT IR SETUP AUSEMODE IR TEST PRETURN MENU END IR SETUP PAUSEMODE IR TEST S RETURN MENU END The buttons to cancel recording pause on the VCR The buttons vary depending on your VCR To cancel recording pause Select PAUSE if the button to cancel recording pause is M Select REC if the button to cancel recording pause is 8 Select PB if the button to cancel recording pause is gt
538. wing Press MEMORY before step 7 Press on the control button before step 7 and repeat the procedure from step 4 To change the mode setting Press on the control button before step 7 and repeat the procedure from step 4 To cancel MEM ORY MIX Press MEMORY MIX Notes You cannot use MEMORY MIX function for moving pictures recorded on Memory Stick s When the overlapping still image has a large amount of white the thumbnail image of the picture may not be clear Image data modified with your computers or shot with other equipment You may not be able to play them back with your camcorder When you select M OVERLAP You cannot change the still image or the mode setting During recording You cannot change the mode setting To record the superimposed image as a still image Press PHOTO deeper in step 7 174 Memory Stick MEMORY MIX 7 7
539. with main sound 2 To play back a stereo tape with the right sound or a dual sound track tape with sub sound AUDIO MIX To adjust the balance between the stereo 1 and stereo VCR 2 p 121 11 PN ST2 A V DV OUT OFF To output digital images and sound in analog format VCR using your camcorder ON To output analog images and sound in digital format using your camcorder p 109 NTSC PB ON PAL TV To play back a tape recorded in the NTSC colour VCR system on a PAL system TV NTSC 4 43 To play back a tape recorder in the NTSC colour system on a with the NTSC 4 43 mode Note on NTSC PB When you play back a tape on a Multi System TV select the best mode while viewing the picture on the TV Continued on the following page Jop4oDUue uno Busun H exvodioe 135 136 Changing the menu settings POWER Icon item Mode Meaning switch LCD BRIGHT To adjust the brightness on the LCD screen with lt gt on the control button CAMERA Em idco LCD L BRT NORMAL To set the brightness on the LCD screen normal VCR BRIGHT To brighten the LCD screen CAMERA MEMORY LCD COLOUR To adjust the colour on the LCD screen press VCR lt P gt on the control button CAMERA MEMORY To get low intensity VF B L BRT NORMAL set the brightness on the viewfinder screen to VCR
540. y 1 GMT Lisbon London 17 11 00 Solomon Is 2 01 00 Berlin Paris 18 12 00 Fiji Wellington 3 02 00 Helsinki Cairo 19 12 00 Eniwetok Kwajalein 4 03 00 Moscow Nairobi 20 11 00 Midway 5 5 03 30 Tehran 21 10 00 Hawaii 6 04 00 Abu Dhabi Baku 22 09 00 Alaska 7 04 30 Kabul 23 08 00 LosAngeles Tijuana 8 05 00 Karachi Islamabad 24 07 00 Denver Arizona 9 05 30 Calcutta New Delhi 25 06 00 Chicago MexicoCity 10 06 00 Almaty Dhaka 26 05 00 New York Bogota 11 06 30 Rangoon 27 04 00 Santiago 12 07 00 Bangkok Jakarta 28 03 30 St John s 13 08 00 Hongkong Singapore 29 03 00 Brasilia Montevideo 14 09 00 Seoul Tokyo 30 02 00 Fernando de Noronha 15 09 30 Adelaide Darwin 31 01 00 Azores 16 10 00 Melbourne Sydney AREA SET Step 3 Inserting a cassette 1 Install the power source 2 Slide OPEN EJECT in the direction of the arrow and open the lid The cassette compartment automatically lifts up and opens 3 Push the middle portion of the back of the cassette to insert Insert the cassette in a straight line deeply into the cassette compartment with the window facing out 4 Close the cassette
541. ying the recorded date date The tape has no cassette memory search function does not work Use a tape with cassette memory p 86 CM SEARCH is set to OFF in the menu settings Set it to ON p 132 The tape has a blank portion in the recorded portion p 87 The title search function does not The tape has no cassette memory work Use a tape with cassette memory p 84 CM SEARCH is set to OFF in the menu settings Set it to ON p 132 There is no title in the tape Superimpose the titles p 123 The tape has a blank portion in the recorded portion p 85 1 ONHOHEALOA M 240 The new sound added to the AUDIO MIX is set to ST1 side in the menu settings recorded tape is not heard Adjust AUDIO MIX p 132 The title is not displayed TITLE DSPL is set to OFF in the menu settings Set it to ON p 132 continued on the following page 219 Types of trouble and their solutions In the recording and playback modes Symptom Cause and or Corrective Actions The power does not turn on The battery pack is not installed or is dead or nearly dead Install a charged battery pack p 18 19 The AC power adaptor is not connected to a wall socket Connect the AC power adaptor to a wall socket p 23 The end search function does not work The tape was ejected after recording when using a tape without cassette memory
542. ystem appears then unplug the USB cable or eject the Memory Stick For Macintosh users To unplug the USB cable or eject the Memory Stick follow the procedure below 1 Quit application programmes opened Make sure that the access lamp of the hard disk is not lit 2 Drag and drop the Memory Stick icon to the Trash or select Eject under the Special menu 3 Unplug the USB cable or eject the Memory Stick For Mac OS X users Unplug the USB cable or eject the Memory Stick after shutting down your computer Notes on using your computer Memory Stick Memory Stick operations on your camcorder cannot be assured if a Memory Stick formatted on your computer is used on your camcorder or if the Memory Stick in your camcorder was formatted from your computer when the USB cable was connected e Do not optimise the Memory Stick on Windows machine This will shorten the Memory Stick life Do not compress the data on the Memory Stick Compressed files cannot be played back on your camcorder Ha Windows 2000 Professional Me USB Memory Stick 1 Unplug or Eject Hardware

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