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Electrolux 72620 Washer User Manual

1. 11 Wireless Remote Commander 1 p 170 AC L15A L15B AC Adaptor 1 Power cord 1 p 12 NP F570 rechargeable battery pack 1 p 11 12 Size AA R6 battery for Remote Commander 2 p 171 A V connecting cable 1 p 33 73 OO N 11 Shoulder strap 1 p 166 Hood with a lens cap 1 p 165 LSF S58 lens hood 1 p 168 Hood cap 1 p 169 VCL HG0758 wide conversion lens 1 p 168 Carrying pouch 1 Microphone 1 p 10 Wind screen 1 p 10 payers Guije5 Step 1 Installing the microphone Install the supplied microphone Be sure to connect the microphone plug to the INPUT1 connector 1 Attach the wind screen to the microphone 2 Loosen the microphone holder screw and open the cover 3 Place the microphone into the holder with the model name ECM NV1 facing upward close the cover and tighten the screw 4 Connect the plug of the microphone to the INPUT 1 connector 5 Set the INPUT LEVEL selector to MIC or MIC ATT When set to MIC ATT you can reduce the volume by about 20 dB And set the 48 V switch to ON 6 Select the channel to be used using the REC CH SELECT switch When you record a sound signal which comes from the microphone connected to the INPUT 1 connector only on the channel
2. MENU END MENU END Items to be adjusted Item Setting Meaning AGC CH1 ON Switches the recording level adjustment of the OFF channel 1 from automatic ON and manual OFF AGC CH2 ON Switches the recording level adjustment of the OFF channel 2 from automatic ON and manual OFF MAN GAIN SEPARATED Sets the recording levels of channel 1 and channel 2 LINKED linked LINKED or separated SEPARATED a This is only available when connecting the external microphone to the INPUT2 connector b LINKED is only available when both AGC CH1 and AGC CH2 are set to OFF suol eiad Q Bulpiod9y pasueApy 53 Adjusting the recording level manually Sound recording level To adjust the recording level automatically Set AGC CH1 to ON when you automatically adjust the recording level of the channel 1 And set AGC CH2 to ON when you automatically adjust the recording level of the channel 2 When the recording level is adjusted manually The recording level indicator appears at the lower right on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder The sound input through the AUDIO CH1 CH2 jacks or DV Interface You cannot adjust the recording level Adjusting the recording level 1 Press AUDIO LEVEL to display the recording level adjustment display in standby or recording mode 2 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the recording level of the channel 1 the
3. MENU END To return to normal mode Select OFF in step 4 then press the SEL PUSH EXEC dial Note on the progressive recording mode A normal TV broadcast divides the screen into two finer fields and displays them in turns every 1 60 of a second Thus the actual image displayed in an instant covers only half of the apparent image area Displaying the whole image simultaneously on a full screen is called displaying with all the pixels In this mode the resolution of the still picture is clearer than in the normal mode This camcorder takes in an image every 1 15 of a second which may cause the image of a moving object to go out of focus This camcorder is originally programed to record in the normal TV format When shooting under fluorescent light When shooting in progressive recording mode under fluorescent light or light bulbs a rare phenomenon may happen in which the screen lights up brightly Flicker phenomenon This is not a malfunction If you want to stop this phenomenon set PROG SCAN to OFF in the menu settings In the progressive recording mode You cannot use the following operations Digital zooming Wide mode When the auto logo insert function is activated You cannot use the progressive mode suoesado Burpy pasueApy 35 36 Using the guide frame You can easily make the picture be on a horizontal line using the guide frame The guide frame is not recorded
4. MENU END To cancel superimposing the date time indication Select OFF in step 4 then press the SEL PUSH EXEC dial Note You cannot erase the recorded date time data on the picture Before using this function make sure that you set the date and time correctly suoesado Burpy pasueApy 64 Marking an Index If you mark an index at the scene you want to search for you can easily search for the scene later p 65 In recording mode a Press INDEX MARK The INDEX MARK indicator appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder for seven seconds and the index is marked after the indicator disappears In standby mode b Press INDEX MARK The INDEX STBY indicator appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder And when you press START STOP to start recording the INDEX STBY indicator changes to INDEX MARK and after the indicator disappears the index marking is complete The camcorder starts index marking at the 11th frame from the recording start point An index signal will be recorded on cassette memory about 0 3 sec and on a tape about five seconds You can mark an index in VCR mode p 83 INDEX MARK To cancel index marking Press INDEX MARK again in standby mode Notes on the index e Index marks are recorded during recording you cannot mark an index after recording e Index signals will be recorded both on the tape and on cassette memory If you
5. CM If you use a tape with cassette memory you can superimpose the title while GA recording or after recording When you play back the tape the title is displayed for five seconds from the point where you superimposed it You can select one of eight preset titles and two custom titles p 99 You can also select the color size and position of titles 1 Press TITLE to display the title menu in standby recording playback or playback pause mode 2 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select D then press the dial 3 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired title then press the dial The title flashes 4 Change the color size or position if necessary Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select the COLOR SIZE or POSITION then press the dial The item appears Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired item then press the dial Repeat steps 1 and 2 until the title is laid out as desired 5 Press the SEL PUSH EXEC dial again to complete the setting In playback playback pause or recording mode The TITLE SAVE indicator appears on the screen for five seconds and the title is set In standby mode The TITLE indicator appears When you press START STOP to start recording TITLE SAVE appears on the screen for five seconds and the title is set 6unipa F 95 96 Superimposing a title If you set the write protect tab to lock You cannot superimpose or erase the title Slide t
6. amp RETURN gt CAMERA SET te D ZOOM tw SP 16 9WIDE ON ETC 2 MENU END To cancel the cut recording e Set FRAME REC to OFF in the menu settings e Set the POWER switch to OFF CHG VCR or MEMORY Notes on cut recording e The last recorded cut is longer than other cuts e The proper remaining tape time is not indicated if you use this function continuously e You cannot mark an index during cut recording Superimposing the date and time ona picture You can superimpose the date time indication directly on the picture besides the date time display as data code 1 Press MENU to display the menu in standby mode 2 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select Erc then press the dial 3 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select DATE REC then press the dial 4 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select ON then press the dial 5 Press MENU to erase the menu display The date time indicator displayed on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder 2 4 p A THERS te WORLD TIME wr BEEP COMMANDER DISPLAY DATE REC REC LAMP amp COLOR BAR Erc 4H gt OTHERS te WORLD TIME m BEEP w COMMANDER DISPLAY ii El OFF ON amp COLOR BAR Erq4Hi ee my OTHERS WORLD TIME BEEP COMMANDER DISPLAY DATE REC ON REC LAMP COLOR BAR letc HRS METER RETURN
7. As you read through this manual buttons and settings on your camcorder are shown in capital letters e g Set the POWER switch to CAMERA When you carry out an operation you can hear a beep or a melody sound to indicate that the operation is being carried out Note on cassette memory Your camcorder is based on the DVCAM DV format We recommend that you use a tape with cassette memory CIII The functions which require different operations depending on whether or not the tape has cassette memory are e Searching the end point of the recording end search p 27 31 e Searching a recording by index index search p 65 e Searching a recording by date date search p 68 e Searching for a photo photo search p 70 The functions you can operate only with cassette memory are e Searching the boundaries of recorded tape by title title search p 67 e Superimposing a title p 95 e Making your own titles p 99 e Labeling a cassette p 101 For details see page 142 You see this mark in the introduction of the features that are operated only with only cassette memory Tapes with cassette memory are marked with Cl Cassette Memory payers Buya Using this manqal Note on TV colpr systems TV color sysfems differ by country or region To view youf recordings on a TV you need an NTSC system based TV Copyright preqautions Television pjograms films video tapes and other mate
8. Background blue Still image Moving picture Still image suon esado PPRS Kiowa 121 Superimposing a still image in a Memory Stick on a moving picture MEMORY MIX 2 122 Before operation Insert a recorded Memory Stick and a tape to be recorded into your camcorder 1 Set the POWER switch to CAMERA 2 Press MEMORY MIX in standby mode The last recorded or last composed image appears on the lower part of the screen as a thumbnail image 3 Press MEMORY or on the Remote Commander to select the still image you want to superimpose To see the previous image press MEMORY or on the Remote Commander To see the next image press MEMORY or on the Remote Commander 4 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired mode The mode changes as follows M CHROM gt M LUMI gt C CHROM gt M OVERLAP 5 Press the SEL PUSH EXEC dial The still image is superimposed on the moving picture and your camcorder is in standby mode 6 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the effect 7 Press START STOP to start recording MEMORY MIX go vA p PHL eX Superimposing a still image in a Memory Stick on a moving picture MEMORY MIX Items to be adjusted M CHROM The color blue scheme of the area in the still picture which is to be swapped with a moving picture M LUMI The color bright scheme of the area in the still picture w
9. Notes e You cannot process a picture using the digital effect function that is input from other equipment e To record pictures that you have processed using the digital effect function record the pictures on the 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 B DV Interface When you set the POWER switch to OFF CHG or stop playing back The digital effect function will be automatically canceled Editing Dubbing a tape Using the A V connecting cable Connect your camcorder to the VCR using the A V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder Recording quality by analog input however is not satisfying for professional use Before a dubbing Set DISPLAY to LCD in the menu settings Default setting is LCD Set the input selector on the VCR to LINE if available 1 Insert a blank tape or a tape you want to record over into the VCR and insert the recorded tape into your camcorder 2 Set the input selector on the VCR to LINE For details refer to the operating instructions of the VCR 3 Set the POWER switch to VCR 4 Play back the recorded tape on your camcorder 5 Start recording on the VCR For details refer to the operating instructions of the VCR bunip3 When you have finished dubbing the tape Press W on both your camcorder and the VCR Be sure to clear the ind
10. 1 Insert a blank tape or a tape you want to record over into the VCR and insert the recorded tape into your camcorder 2 Set the input selector on the VCR to the DV input position if the VCR is equipped with an input selector For details refer to the operating instructions of the VCR 3 Set the POWER switch to VCR 4 Play back the recorded tape on your camcorder 5 Start recording on the VCR i LINK cable optional N Signal flow When you have finished dubbing a tape Press W on both your camcorder and the VCR You can connect one VCR only using the i LINK cable Pictures processed by the digital effect function Pictures processed by the digital effect function are not output through the p DV Interface If you record a playback pause picture with the DV Interface The recorded picture becomes rough And when you play back the picture using other video equipment the picture may jitter Dubbing only desired scenes Digital program editing You can duplicate selected scenes programs for editing onto a tape without operating the VCR Scenes can be selected by frame To use this function an i LINK cable optional will be required a a b 6unip3 a Undesired frame b Moves the scene Before operating the digital program editing Preparation 1 Connecting the VCR p 73 74 Preparation 2 Adjusting the synchronization of the VCR p 76 When you dub using the same VCR again
11. gt Use a new tape or slide the tab p 17 e The auto logo insert function is activated gt Refer to the operating instructions for the auto logo insert function supplied with this camcorder e The tape is stuck to the drum moisture condensation gt Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at least one hour to acclimatize p 156 The power goes off e The battery pack is dead or nearly dead gt Install a charged battery pack p 11 12 The image on the viewfinder screen is not clear e The viewfinder lens is not adjusted gt Adjust the viewfinder lens p 22 The SteadyShot function does not work e STEADYSHOT is set to OFF in the menu settings gt Set it to ON p 105 The autofocusing function does not work e The camcorder is in manual focus mode gt Turn to auto focus mode p 59 e Shooting conditions are not suitable for autofocus gt Adjust focus manually p 59 The fader function does not work e The digital effect function is working gt Cancel it p 40 A vertical band appears when you shoot a subject such as lights or a candle flame against a dark background e The contrast between the subject and background is too high This is not a malfunction Vertical streaks appear when you shoot a very bright subject e This is called the smear phenomenon This is not a malfunction Troubleshooting Symptom Cause and or Correctiv
12. 1 Press MENU to display the menu in standby recording or memory mode 2 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select I then press the dial 3 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select GUIDEFRAME then press the dial 4 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select ON then press the dial 5 Press MENU to erase the menu display The guide frame is displayed on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder aaas a LCD VF SET LCD B L an u f Sh LCD VF SET Na c LCD B L Saag LCD COLOR gt v GU IDEFRAME j4 me S aS Te 2D Bes aU BERIE AMEN OFF LCD VF SET te LCD B L w LCD COLOR VF B L GUT DEFRAME N e i ETC 2 MENU END To clear the guide frame Select OFF in step 4 then press the SEL PUSH EXEC dial or simply press DISPLAY Note The guide frame indicates only a rough level The size and position of the guide frame do not affect the setting of the camcorder If you set GUIDEFRAME to ON The other screen indicators are also displayed on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder Using the wide mode You can record a 16 9 wide picture to watch on a 16 9 wide screen TV 16 9WIDE Black bands appear on the screen during recording in the 16 9WIDE mode a The picture during playing back in the 4 3 mode on a wide screen TV b or a normal TV c is compressed in the widthwise direction If you set the screen mode
13. 11 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select TC FORMAT then press the dial 12 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select the frame mode then press the dial AUTO Automatically sets the mode in accordance with the inserted cassette DF Selects the drop frame mode NDF Selects the non drop frame mode For more information on the drop frame non drop frame mode see Drop frame mode on page 92 13 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select TC RUN then press the dial 14 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired running mode then press the dial REC RUN Time code value advances only while recording When making the time code continuous at back space editing select this setting FREE RUN Time code advances freely regardless of the camcorder s current operation mode For more information on the running mode see Making the time code continuous at back space editing on page 92 TC UB SET TC PRESET UB PRESET C FORMAT lt AUTO TC RUN DF TC MAKE NDF UB TIME TC UB SET MTC PRESET UB PRESET TC FORMAT ai a taBagal 3 Y vi paBagaz RETURN MENU END To cancel the time code setting Poh TC UB SET TC PRESET TC Fi UB PRESET ORMAT TC RUN REC RUN C MAKE FREE RUN UB TIME va PEBagals TC UB SET MTC PRESET vi DERagas UB P
14. appears press the SEL PUSH EXEC dial FORMATTING appears during formatting COMPLETE appears when formatting is finished PHOTO SAVE To duplicate images on a tape onto a VCR Memory Stick p 127 Formatting erases all information on the Memory Stick Check the contents of the Memory Stick before formatting e Formatting erases the protected image data on the Memory Stick Notes on formatting e Optional Memory Stick s have been formatted at the factory Formatting with this camcorder is not required e While the display shows FORMATTING do not turn the POWER switch press any button or eject the Memory Stick e You cannot format a Memory Stick if the write protect tab on the Memory Stick is set to LOCK e Format again if the message NI appears If formatting fails The 9 FORMAT ERROR message appears continued on the following page 109 Changing the menu settings POWER Icon item Mode Meaning switch q CM SEARCH ON To search using cassette memory p 65 67 VCR 68 70 OFF To search without using cassette memory TAPE TITLE To label a cassette p 101 VCR CAMERA TITLE DSPL ON To display the title you have superimposed VCR OFF Not to display the title TITLEERASE To erase the title you have superimposed VCR p 98 CAMERA ITEM ERASE To erase each item s data
15. 7 Press MENU to erase the menu display The Y mark is displayed beside the data file name of an image with a print mark suonesado PPRS Aiowal To cancel writing print marks Select OFF in step 6 then press the SEL PUSH EXEC dial If the write protect tab on the Memory Stick is set to LOCK You cannot write print marks on still images When the auto logo insert function is activated You cannot use this function 139 140 Additional Information Compatibility of DVCAM and DV formats DVCAM format is developed as a more reliable and higher end format than consumer DV format Here explained are the differences compatibility and limitations on editing about DVCAM and DV formats Differences between DVCAM and DV formats Item DVCAM DV Track pitch 15 um 10 um Audio sampling 12 bit 32 kHz 12 bit 32 kHz frequency 16 bit 48 kHz 16 bit 32 kHz 44 1 kHz 48 kHz Audio recording mode Lock mode Unlock mode Time code Drop frame system or Drop frame system only Non drop frame system SMPTE time code There are two modes for audio recording lock mode and unlock mode In lock mode the sampling frequencies of audio and video are synchronized In unlock mode which consumer DV format adopts the two sampling frequencies are independent Therefore lock mode is more effective than unlock mode in digital processing and smooth transition during audio editing Mini DVCAM and mini DV
16. NOT READY appears on the LCD screen when e The program to operate the digital program editing has not been made e Ani LINK cable is not connected e The power of the connected VCR is not turned on Using with an analog video unit and a PC Signal convert function You can convert the analog input signal to the digital signal and output it from the DV Interface on this camcorder You can capture images and sound from an analog video unit connecting a PC which has i LINK IEEE1394 connector to your camcorder bunip3 1 Set the POWER switch to VCR 2 Press MENU to display the menu 3 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select W then press the dial 4 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select A V gt DV OUT then press the dial 5 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select ON then press the dial 6 Press MENU to erase the menu display 7 Start playback on the analog video unit slightly ahead of the point from which you want to start capturing images 8 Start capturing procedures on your PC The operation procedures depend on your PC and the software which you use 81 82 Recording video or TV programs Using the A V connecting cable You can record a tape from another VCR or a TV program from a TV that has video audio outputs Use your camcorder as a recorder 1 Insert a blank tape or a tape you want to record over into your camcorder If you want to record a tape from the VCR insert a rec
17. cP SET ON c COLOR LVL SHARPNESS WB SHIFT AGC LIMIT RESET RETURN CP END CUSTOM PRESET STBY CP 4SET COLOR LVL SHARPNESS WB SHIFT AGC LIMIT RESET RETURN CUSTOM PRESET J STBY CP 4 o COLOR M m OCUSTOM PRESET CP END suoesado Bulpiod9y pasueApy 58 Presetting the adjustment for picture quality Items to be adjusted Item Meaning Adjustment value COLORLVL_ Color intensity Decreases color intensity lt gt Increases color intensity SHARPNESS Sharpness Softer gt Sharper WB SHIFT White balance Bluish Reddish AGC LIMIT Auto Gain limit 6 dB 12 dB OFF RESET Sets items above to the default settings To cancel using the custom preset Select OFF in step 4 then press the SEL PUSH EXEC dial To return to the standard setting Select OK from the RESET item in step 5 then press the SEL PUSH EXEC dial To cancel select RETURN then press the SEL PUSH EXEC dial To check the custom preset setting Press CUSTOM PRESET while the camcorder is in standby recording or memory mode The custom preset setting appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder About the AGC limit When adjusting the gain manually the level of the gain is up to 18 dB OFF When you preset the desired picture quality in CAMERA or memory mode The preset is only avai
18. you can skip Preparation 2 Using the digital program editing function Operation 1 Making programs p 78 Operation 2 Performing a digital program editing Dubbing a tape p 80 Notes e You cannot dub the titles display indicators or the contents of cassette memory elf 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 the recording Preparation 1 Connecting the VCR Connect your camcorder and the VCR as shown on page 73 and 74 75 Dubbing only desired scenes Digital program editing Preparation 2 Adjusting the synchronization of the VCR You can adjust the synchronization of your camcorder and the VCR Remove the cassette from the camcorder beforehand We recommend that you prepare a pen and paper for notes When you connect to a Sony VCR using an i LINK cable the setup below is not necessary 1 Insert a recordable tape into the VCR 2 Set the POWER switch to VCR 3 Press MENU to display the menu 4 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select ETY then press the dial 5 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select EDIT SET then press the dial 6 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select ADJ TEST then press the dial 7 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select EXECUTE then press the dial CUT IN and CUT OUT are recorded on an image for five times each to calculate the numerical values for adju
19. 1 set it to CH1 When you record both on the channels 1 and 2 set it to CH1eCH2 When the wind is blowing hard Set CH1 or CH2 of WIND to ON in the menu settings according to the input p 105 When you unplug the microphone plug Unplug it while holding the PUSH button down 10 Step 2 Preparing the power supply Installing the battery pack Install the battery pack to use your camcorder outdoors 1 Lift up the viewfinder 2 Insert the battery pack in the direction of the Y mark on the battery pack Slide the battery pack until it clicks To remove the battery pack Lift up the viewfinder Slide the battery pack out in the direction of the arrow while pressing BATT RELEASE down RELEASE payers Guije5 11 Step 2 Preparing the power supply Charging the battery pack Use the battery pack after charging it Your camcorder operates only with the InfoLITHIUM battery pack L series 1 Open the DC IN jack cover and connect the AC Adaptor supplied with your camcorder to the DC IN jack with the plug s A mark facing toward the LCD panel side 2 Connect the power cord to the AC Adaptor 3 Connect the power cord to a wall outlet 4 Set the POWER switch to OFF CHG Charging begins The remaining battery time is indicated in minutes on the display window When the remaining battery indicator changes to normal charge is completed To fully charge the battery full charg
20. 15 of FCC Rules This product contains mercury Disposal of this procuct may be regulated if sold in the United States For disposal or recycling information please contact your local authorities or the Electronics Industries Alliance http www eiae org Table of contents Quick Start Guide scscesssdssstezesteascsssaeicehediassegeeies 5 Getting Started Using this manual aiii as Checking supplied accessories 0 ccceeee Step 1 Installing the microphone Step 2 Preparing the power supply 11 Step 3 Setting the date and time 5 16 Step 4 Inserting a cassette cccseceseeeeeeees 17 Recording Basics Recording a Picture pssst 18 Shooting backlit subjects BACK LIGHT Spot light Checking the recording END SEARCH EDITSEARCH Rec Review cccesee 27 Playback Basics Playing back a tape c cscscssecsesteseeesteseeesteseenes 28 Viewing the recording on TV sccseeeeees 33 Advanced Recording Operations Recording a still image on a tape Tape Photo recording cscceceeetesteeeees 34 Shooting with all the pixels PROG SCAN iessatsscdeesedsciesssdendtiesizasesdedsossieed 35 Using the guide frame s sisien 36 Using the wide mode Using the fader functio inssi 38 Using special effects Digital effect Shooting with manual adjustment Adjusting the white balance ccceeee Adjusting the recording level manually So
21. CAM To display date time and various settings VCR during playback DATE To display date and time during playback MIC NR ON To reduces the microphone noise VCR OFF To deactivate the function above CAMERA AUDIO SET Adjusts the audio recording level manually VCR p 53 CAMERA CLOCK SET To set the date or time p 16 CAMERA MEMORY LTR SIZE NORMAL To display selected menu items in normal VCR size CAMERA 2x To display selected menu items at twice the MEMORY normal size LOGO INS To always insert the still image on the CAMERA moving picture For details refer to the operating instructions for the auto logo insert function supplied with this camcorder Etc WORLD TIME To set the clock to the local time Turn the CAMERA SEL PUSH EXEC dial to set a time MEMORY difference The clock changes by the time difference you set here If you set the time difference to 0 the clock returns to the originally set time continued on the following page dJapsoowes gt INOA Bulziwojysn gt 111 Changing the menu settings POWER Icon item Mode Meaning switch etc BEEP MELODY To output the melody when you start stop VCR recording or when an unusual condition CAMERA occurs on your camcorder MEMORY NORMAL To output the beep instead of the melody OFF To cancel melody the beep sound and shutter sound COMMANDER ON To activate the Remote Commander VCR supplied with your camcorder CAMERA O
22. Corporation e Memory Stick Duo and Memory STICK Duo are trademarks of Sony Corporation e Memory Stick PRO and Memory STICK PRO are trademarks of Sony Corporation e MagicGate and MaGIcGaATE are trademarks of Sony Corporation e 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 Using a Memory Stick introduction Inserting a Memory Stick Insert the Memory Stick with the Sony logo pointing toward the LCD panel and the lt mark pointing inward To eject a Memory Stick Push the Memory Stick inward then release your finger The Memory Stick comes out a little suonesado PPRS Aiowal Note The Memory Stick may pop out depending on the way you push it When the access lamp is lit or flashing Never shake or strike your camcorder Do not turn the power off eject a Memory Stick or remove the battery pack Otherwise image data breakdown may occur If the amp MEMORY STICK ERROR indicator appears The Memory Stick is broken the file format is not proper or the Memory Stick that you are using is not compatible with your camcorder Eject the Memory Stick check it and insert again p 113 115 116 Using a Memory Stick introduction Selecting
23. OK changes to EXECUTE 7 Press the SEL PUSH EXEC dial ERASING flashes for about two seconds and COMPLETE appears after erasing the selected item s data M SET CM SEARCH TAPE TITLE TITLE DSPL TITLEERASE 4 I TEM ERASE ERASF AIL CM SET te CM SEARCH va bags Q amp RETURN ETC 2 MENU END Zs CM SET c TEM ERASE INDEX ALL COMPLETE TITLE ALL DATE ALL 4 CM SET c TEM ERASE INDEX ALL RETURN TITLE ALL OK DATE ALL 4 PHOTO ALL RETURN D4 PHOTO ALL RETURN beBiaa a Y MENU END MENU END To cancel erasing Select RETURN in step 6 or 7 then press the SEL PUSH EXEC dial 1 03 Erasing the cassette memory data Erasing all the data in cassette memory 1 Set the POWER switch to VCR or CAMERA 2 Press MENU to display the menu display 3 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select then press the dial 4 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select ERASE ALL then press the dial 5 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select OK then press the dial OK changes to EXECUTE 6 Press the SEL PUSH EXEC dial ERASING flashes for about two seconds and COMPLETE appears after erasing all the data To cancel erasing Select RETURN in step 5 or 6 then press the SEL PUSH EXEC dial 104 Customizing Your Camcorde
24. T telephoto side then adjust the zoom by pressing the W side of the lever gradually When you shoot close to the subject Focus at the end of the W wide angle position changes as follows ad when recording a distant subject a when the subject is too close to focus on suoljeiad Burpy pasueApy 59 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 9 min 59s a Recording time b Waiting time 1 Press MENU to display the menu in standby mode 2 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select fj then press the dial 3 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select INT REC then press the dial 4 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select SET then press the dial 5 Set INTERVAL and REC TIME Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select INTERVAL then press the dial Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired interval time then press the dial The time 30SEC 1MIN gt 5MIN gt 10MIN Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select REC TIME then press the dial Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired recording time then press the dial The time 0 5SEC gt 1SEC gt 1 5SEC 2SEC Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select RETURN then press the dial CAMERA SET te D ZOOM wr 16 9WIDE is ST
25. Your camcorder can be connected to one device with the i LINK cable When you connect with a device that has two or more i LINK connectors refer to the operating instructions supplied with the connected device Tips e i LINK a nickname for IEEE 1394 that Sony proposed is a trademark supported by a majority of companies worldwide e IEEE 1394 is an international standard defined by IEEE The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc About data transfer speed of i LINK i LINK defines a maximum data transfer speed of approximately 100 200 and 400 Mbps that are described as S100 5200 and S400 respectively For i LINK devices a maximum data transfer speed that the device supports is identified on specifications page of the operating instructions supplied with the device or near its i LINK connector With a device that does not identify the data transfer speed the maximum data transfer speed that the device supports is 5100 When connecting with the device that support different data transfer speed the actual data transfer speed may be different from those described on the i LINK connectors What is Mbps Mega bits per second A measure of the rate at which data is transmitted per second In case of 100 Mbps 100 Mega bits of data can be transmitted per second About i LINK i LINK operation with your camcorder For details on dubbing your camcorder to your VCR equipped with DV Interface see page 74 84
26. balance of the new sound and original sound using AUDIO MIX in the menu settings You can monitor the sound during audio dubbing bunip3 87 Audio dubbing Adding an audio sound on a recorded tape 1 Insert the recorded tape into your camcorder 2 Set the POWER switch to VCR on your camcorder 3 Locate the recording start point by pressing B gt Then press II at the point where you want to start recording to set your camcorder to the playback pause mode 4 Press AUDIO DUB The green amp I indicator appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder 5 Press Il and start playing back the audio you want to record at the same time The new sound is recorded in channels 3 4 during playback 6 Press W at the point where you want to stop recording Monitoring the new recorded sound To play back the sound Adjust the balance between the channels 1 2 CH1 2 and the channels 3 4 CH3 4 by selecting AUDIO MIX in the menu settings p 105 VCR SET Oo wt AN DV OUT CHi A CH3 PRETURN 2 4 v3 tag MENU END The default setting is for original sound only If you set the audio balance beforehand you can monitor both the original sound and dubbed sound during the dubbing Audio dubbing Notes e New sound cannot be recorded on a tape already recorded in Fs48K mode p 110 e New sound cannot be recorded on a tape already recorded in the DV format e You cannot add audio with
27. button p 122 129 22 MEMORY button p 122 129 32 MEMORY MIX button p 122 23 DATA CODE button p 30 33 MENU button p 105 24 TITLE button p 95 34 DIGITAL EFFECT button p 40 25 TC U BIT button p 94 azu s z y PIND 163 Identifying the parts and controls 35 Video control buttons p 28 31 84 37 INPUT1 connector p 10 li gt SLOW slow playback S AUDIO DUB dubbing 38 REC START STOP button p 18 E STOP stop 39 Lens lt lt REW rewind f B gt PLAY playback 40 Hood with a lens cap gt gt FF Fast forward 41 Lens hood fixing screw Il PAUSE pause REC recording The control buttons light up when you set the POWER switch to VCR 36 INPUT2 connector p 55 Attaching removing the eyecup e When removing the eyecup pull lightly the upper edge of it with your fingers a insert a finger into the gap that appears between the eyecup and viewfinder b then remove it When attaching the eyecup fit it onto the camcorder and slide it all the way along grooves until it stops e Do not pull the eyecup inward or with excessive force c Doing so may damage the eyecup a i 164 Identifying the parts and controls 42 43 44 45 Remote sensor 46 INPUT1 48 V switch p 10 Camera recording lamp p 18 47 INPUT2 48 V
28. for a long time we recommend that you power it from a wall outlet using the AC Adaptor 1 Open the DC IN jack cover and connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack on your camcorder with the plug s A mark facing toward the LCD panel side 2 Connect the power cord to the AC Adaptor 3 Connect the power cord to a wall outlet payers 6u325 LG 2 S fs Sj S Stee SAR NINI A AWU Qi E SS Precaution The set is not disconnected from the AC power source house current as long as it is connected to the wall outlet even if the set itself has been turned off Notes e The power cord must only be changed at an authorized service shop e AC Adaptor can supply power even if the battery pack is attached to your camcorder e Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in a narrow space such as between a wall and furniture e The DC IN jack has source priority This means that the battery pack cannot supply any power if the power cord is connected to the DC IN jack even when the power cord is not plugged into a wall outlet Using a car battery Use the Sony DC Adaptor Charger optional Step 3 Setting the date and time Set the date and time when you use your camcorder for the first time CLOCK SET will be displayed each time that you set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY unless you set the date and time settings If you do not use your camcorder for about four months the date and time may be cleared fr
29. in cassette VCR memory p 103 CAMERA ERASEALL To erase all the data in cassette memory VCR p 104 CAMERA oo JREC MODE DVCAM To record in the DVCAM format VCR DV SP To record in the DV format SP mode CAMERA AUDIO MODE FS32K To record in Fs32K 12 bit mode 4 channel VCR sounds CAMERA FS48K To record in Fs48K 16 bit mode 2 channel sounds with high quality Notes on AUDIO MODE e You cannot dub an audio sound on a tape recorded in the Fs48K 16 bit mode e When playing back a tape recorded in the Fs48K 16 bit mode you cannot adjust the balance in AUDIO MIX Note on REC MODE You cannot dub any audio sound on a tape recorded in the DV format SP mode even if you recorded it in Fs32K 12 bit mode 110 Changing the menu settings POWER Icon item Mode Meaning switch oo SOIREMAIN AUTO To display the remaining tape indication VCR e for about eight seconds after your CAMERA camcorder is turned on and calculates the remaining amount of tape e for about eight seconds after a cassette is inserted and your camcorder calculates the remaining amount of tape e for about eight seconds after B is pressed in VCR mode e for about eight seconds after DISPLAY is pressed to display the screen indicators e for the period of tape rewinding forwarding or picture search in the VCR mode ON To always display the remaining tape indicator DATA CODE DATE
30. in standby mode The camcorder rewinds or fast forwards the tape and the last five second recorded picture is played back After playback the camcorder turns to standby mode You can monitor the sound from the speaker or headphones Changing the next recording start point EDITSEARCH You can change the next recording start point in standby mode Hold down the side of EDITSEARCH in standby mode The recorded picture is played back to go forward to go backward Release EDITSEARCH to stop playback If you press START STOP re recording begins from the point you released EDITSEARCH You cannot monitor the sound Checking the last recorded picture Rec Review You can check the last recorded portion Press the side of EDITSEARCH momentarily in standby mode The last few seconds of picture is played back and the camcorder returns to standby 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 there is a blank portion at the beginning or between the recorded portions the end search function may not work correctly p 142 27 28 Playback Basics Playing back a tape You can monitor the playback picture on the LCD s
31. is reduced a little during recording e When you use power sources other than the battery pack BRIGHT is automatically selected 108 Changing the menu settings POWER Icon item Mode Meaning switch CONTINUOUS OFF Not to record continuously MEMORY ON To record four images continuously p 119 MULTISCRN To record nine images continuously p 119 QUALITY SUPER FINE To record still images in the super fine VCR SFN image quality mode using a Memory MEMORY Stick p 116 FINE To record still images in the fine image FINE quality mode using a Memory Stick p 116 STANDARD To record still images in the standard image STD quality mode using a Memory Stick p 116 PRINT MARK OFF To erase print marks on still images VCR ON To write a print mark on the recorded still MEMORY 2 images you want to print out later fj PROTECT OFF To release protection from still images VCR z ON To protect selected still images against MEMORY a accidental erasure p 135 Py SLIDE SHOW To play back all the images as a slide show MEMORY 2 p 134 3 DELETE ALL To delete all unprotected images p 137 MEMORY 8 FORMAT RETURN To cancel formatting MEMORY a OK To format an inserted Memory Stick 1 Select FORMAT with the SEL PUSH EXEC dial then press the dial 2 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select OK then press the dial 3 After EXECUTE
32. minutes when your camcorder is not to be used for a long time e Clean the lens with a soft brush to remove dust If there are fingerprints on the lens remove them with a soft cloth e 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 e 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 Adaptor e Unplug the unit from the wall outlet when you are not using the unit for a long time To disconnect the power cord pull it out by the plug Never pull the power cord itself e Do not operate the unit with a damaged cord or if the unit has been dropped or damaged e Do not bend the power cord forcibly or place a heavy object on it This will damage the cord and may cause fire or electrical shock e 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 e Always keep metal contacts clean e Do not disassemble the unit e Do not apply mechanical shock or drop the unit e 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 recept
33. next index point To stop searching Press W Searching the boundaries of recorded tape by title Title search CM If you use a tape with cassette memory you can search for the boundaries of recorded tape by title Title search p 142 Use the Remote Commander for this operation 1 Set the POWER switch to VCR 2 Set CM SEARCH in to ON in the menu settings p 105 The default setting is ON 3 Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly until the title search indicator appears The indicator changes as follows INDEX SEARCH gt TITLE SEARCH DATE SEARCH PHOTO SEARCH PHOTO SCAN gt no indicator 4 Press kK 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 SCENE1 TITLE SEARCH a SCENE3 To stop searching Press W If you use a tape without cassette memory You cannot superimpose or search for a title In the mark e The bar in the 60 mark indicates the present point on the tape e The X mark in the indicates the actual point you are trying to search for If a tape has a blank portion between recorded portions The title search function may not work correctly suoesado y2eqAejg pasueApy 67 Searching a recording by date Date search You can automatically search for the point whe
34. normal recording only once To cancel the normal recording press START STOP again Note on interval recording You cannot do interval recording in memory mode On recording time There may be a discrepancy in recording time of up to 6 frames from the selected time Even if you press INDEX MARK during interval recording You cannot mark an index suoljeiad Bulpsod9y pasueApy 61 62 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 6 1 Press MENU to display the menu in standby mode 2 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select aj then press the dial 3 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select FRAME REC then press the dial 4 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select ON then press the dial 5 Press MENU to erase the menu display The FRAME REC indicator lights up 6 Press START STOP to start cut recording The camcorder makes a recording for about six frames and returns to recording standby 7 Move the subject and repeat step 6 CAMERA SET te D ZOOM ur 16 9WIDE 4STEADYSHOT FRAME REC INT REC WIND ETC 2 __ i STEADYSHOT CAMERA SET te D ZOOM ur 16 9WIDE a 4STEADYSHOT OFF a
35. of the wide screen TV to the full mode you can watch pictures of normal images d Played in 4 3 mode When you play a picture in the wide mode it appears as you have seen on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder a a b d 16 9WIDE c In standby mode set 16 9WIDE to ON in in the menu settings p 105 suoesado Bulpio 9y pasueApy To cancel the wide mode Set 16 9WIDE to OFF in the menu settings p 105 In wide mode you cannot select the following modes Old movie Progressive recording mode During recording You cannot operate the wide mode function When you cancel the wide mode set your camcorder to the standby mode and then set 16 9WIDE to OFF in the menu settings Connection for a TV Pictures recorded in the 16 9WIDE mode automatically appear on the TV screen at full size when You connect your camcorder to a TV compatible with the video ID ID 1 ID 2 system You connect your camcorder to the S video jack on a TV ID 1 system The ID 1 system sends aspect ratio information 16 9 4 3 or letter box using video signals If you connect a TV compatible with the ID 1 system the screen size is automatically selected ID 2 system The ID 2 system sends a copyright protection signal with ID 1 signals inserted between video signals when you connect your camcorder to other equipment using the A V 37 connecting cable 38
36. settings gt Set it to ON p 105 e Something is blocking the infrared rays gt Remove the obstacle e The batteries are inserted in the battery holder with the polarities incorrectly gt Insert the batteries with the correct polarity p 171 e The batteries are dead gt Insert new ones p 171 The input picture does not appear on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder when your camcorder is connected to outputs on the TV or VCR e DISPLAY is set to V OUT LCD in the menu settings gt Set it to LCD p 105 The melody or beep sounds for five seconds e Moisture condensation has occurred gt Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at least one hour to acclimatize p 156 e Some troubles have occurred in your camcorder gt Remove the cassette and insert it again then operate your camcorder When charging the battery pack no indicator appears or the indicator flashes in the display window e The AC Adaptor is disconnected gt Connect it properly e The battery pack malfunctions gt Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility You cannot charge the battery pack e The POWER switch is not set to OFF CHG gt Set it to OFF CHG uonewsojul jeuonippy The camcorder is immediately turned off even if the amount of the battery remaining time is enough to operate gt Charge the battery pack fully again The correct remaining time is displa
37. sunrise neon signs or fireworks e Under a color matching fluorescent lamp gt Indoor Lighting condition changes quickly e Too bright a place such as a photography studio e Under sodium lamps or mercury lamps suoesado Bulpiod9y pasueApy 51 52 Adjusting the white balance If you have selected amp in step 3 When you set the white balance to one push white balance mode the setting is locked and maintained even if lighting conditions change You can achieve recording with natural colors without the image being affected by ambient light With the M indicator on the screen 1 Aim a white object such as paper fully 2 Press the SEL PUSH EXEC dial The M indicator flashes quickly When the white balance has been adjusted and stored in the memory the indicator stops flashing The setting will be maintained even if the battery is detached To return to automatic adjustment Set the AUTO LOCK selector to AUTO LOCK or press WHT BAL The white balance indicator disappears from the LCD or viewfinder screen Notes on white balance e When you shoot with studio lighting or video lighting use the indoor mode e When you shoot with fluorescent lighting readjust the white balance using the 84 one push white balance mode or use the automatic white balance mode If you use the indoor mode white balance may not be adjusted appropriately Shooting when lighting conditions have changed e When lighting cond
38. switch p 10 INPUT1 REC CH SELECT switch p 10 48 INPUT2 INPUT LEVEL selector p 55 INPUT1 INPUT LEVEL selector p 10 Attaching removing the hood with a lens cap To attach the hood with a lens cap fit the line on the hood to the corresponding line on the lens frame then screw the hood clockwise and tighten the lower hood fixing screw To remove the hood with a lens cap loosen the lower hood fixing screw and unscrew the hood with a lens cap counterclockwise To open close the shutter of the hood with a lens cap slide the knob to your desired direction according to the arrow anuasayay IND 165 Identifying the parts and controls 71 72 73 74 75 Carrying handle Remote sensor Camera recording lamp p 18 CUSTOM PRESET button p 57 Viewfinder lens adjustment lever p 22 76 Hook for removing the viewfinder p 157 EJECT switch p 17 DC IN jack p 12 77 78 79 Tripod receptacle Make sure that the length of the tripod screw is less than 6 5 mm 9 32 inch Otherwise you cannot attach the tripod securely and the screw may damage your camcorder 80 81 82 83 B4 85 86 87 Accessory shoe Microphone p 10 S VIDEO jack p 33 73 82 125 VIDEO jack p 33 73 82 125 AUDIO CH1 CH2 jack p 33 73 82 87 DV Int
39. switch to VCR 2 Press MENU to display the menu 3 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select J then press the dial 4 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select PHOTO SAVE then press the dial PHOTO BUTTON appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder 5 Press PHOTO deeply The still image from the tape is recorded on the Memory Stick The number of still images copied is displayed END is displayed when copying is completed PHOTO SAVE PP 00 00 00 00 4 150 SAVING 0 MENU END PHOTO SAVE MENU END PROTECT 4PHOTO SAVE MENU END MEMORY SET te QUALITY EI RETURN S ete MENU END PHOTO SAVE 00 00 00 00 4 150 PHOTO BUTTON PHOTO START MENU END 00 30 00 00 8 150 suon esado PPRS Kowal 127 128 Copying still images from a tape Photo save To cancel copying Press MENU When the memory of the Memory Stick is full MEMORY FULL appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder and the copying stops Insert another Memory Stick and repeat the procedure from step 2 When the access lamp is lit or flashing Never shake or strike your camcorder Also do not turn the power off eject the Memory Stick or remove the battery pack Otherwise the image data breakdown may occur To record all the images recorded on the tape Rewind the
40. tape all the way back and start copying If the write protect tab on the Memory Stick is set to LOCK NOT READY appears when you select the item in the menu settings When you change the Memory Stick in the middle of copying Your camcorder resumes copying from the last image recorded on the previous Memory Stick When the auto logo insert function is activated You cannot use the photo save function Viewing a still picture Memory Photo playback You can play back still images recorded on a Memory Stick You can also play back six images at a time by selecting the index screen Before operation Insert a Memory Stick into your camcorder 1 Set the POWER switch to VCR or MEMORY 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 or on the Remote Commander to select the desired still image To see the previous image press MEMORY or on the Remote Commander To see the next image press MEMORY or on the Remote Commander suonesado pns Aioway To stop memory photo playback Press MEMORY PLAY again To play back recorded images on a TV screen e Connect your camcorder to the TV with the A V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder before operation e When operating memory photo playback on a TV or on the LCD screen the image quality may appear to have deteriorate
41. the moving picture 5 FLASH The interval of flash motion a E LUMI The color scheme of the area in the still image which is to be a swapped with a moving picture S TRAIL The time until the incidental image vanishes a OLD MOVIE No adjustment necessary 3 a g a DIGITAL EFFECT To cancel the digital effect Press DIGITAL EFFECT The digital effect indicator disappears 41 42 Using special effects Digital effect Notes e The following functions do not work in digital effect mode Fader Tape Photo recording Shutter speed 1 30 or smaller adjustment e The following functions do not work in old movie mode Wide mode Spot light mode Shutter speed adjustment When you turn the power off The digital effect will be automatically canceled Shooting with manual adjustment Under normal conditions this unit automatically makes various adjustments as it shoots However you can adjust the following functions manually to suit your preference Functions you can adjust by setting the AUTO LOCK selector to the center auto lock release position Iris gain shutter speed and white balance Functions you can adjust in menu settings Deactivating the SteadyShot Functions you can adjust by using other selectors rings ND filter zebra pattern focus AE shift and zoom The following describes how to adjust all the functions mentioned above except white balance p 51 foc
42. the DV Interface If you make all the connections The audio input to be recorded will take precedence over others in the following order e AUDIO CH1 CH2 jacks e INPUT1 INPUT2 connectors If an i LINK cable optional is connected to your camcorder You cannot add sound to a recorded tape If you set the write protect tab of the tape to lock You cannot record on the tape Slide the write protect tab to release the write protection We recommend that you add new sound on a tape recorded with your camcorder If you add new sound on a tape recorded with another camcorder including an other DSR PD170 the sound quality may deteriorate On blank portions You cannot add an audio When dubbing through the INPUT1 INPUT2 connectors You can adjust the recording level manually p 53 6unip3 89 Setting time values The camcorder uses two types of time values time code values and user bits The time value is displayed on the LCD screen in the viewfinder or on the display window The time code and user bits can be set only in DVCAM mode The user bits are convenient when using multiple cameras at the same event When you record the picture time code data will be recorded automatically Setting the time code value This section describes the steps for setting time code recording methods for particular shooting conditions and setting initial values 1 Set the POWER switch to VCR or CAMERA 2 Press MENU to display the m
43. the LCD screen or in the viewfinder 2 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the brightness To deactivate AE shift Set the AE shift value to 0 or press AE SHIFT When you adjust AE shift The 8 4 to 4 indicator is displayed on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder The number varies corresponding to the AE shift level Adjusting the white balance White balance adjustment makes white subjects look white and allows more natural color balance for camera recording Normally white balance is automatically adjusted You can obtain better results by adjusting the white balance manually when lighting conditions change quickly or when recording outdoors e g neon signs fireworks 1 Set the AUTO LOCK selector to the center auto lock release position while the camcorder is in standby recording or memory mode 2 Press WHT BAL The white balance indicator appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder 3 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select the appropriate white balance mode under the following conditions As you turn the dial the display changes as follows ws One push white balance lt gt w Outdoor Indoor Indicator Shooting conditions M e Adjusting the white balance according to the light source This operation is not available during recording Follow the procedure described on the next page to adjust the setting again 3 Outdoor e Recording a sunset sunrise just after sunset just before
44. the illustration below Pinch the upper and lower part of the hood cap then attach it to the lens hood aduasajay PIND 169 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 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 e gt N 1 Transmitter 9 DATA CODE button p 30 Point toward the remote sensor to control your camcorder after turning on 10 START STOP button p 18 your camcorder 11 Power zoom button p 23 2 ZERO SET MEMORY button 12 lt PI buttons p 65 67 68 70 This button does not function 13 AUDIO DUB button p 88 PHOTO button p 34 118 DISPLAY button p 29 Memory control buttons p 122 129 SEARCH MODE button p 65 67 68 70 A N Video control buttons p 31 8 REC button p 82 MARK button p 79 170 Identifying the parts and controls To prepare the Remote Commander Insert two size AA R6 batteries by matching the and polarities on the batteries to the marks inside the battery compartment Notes on the Remote Commander e Point the remote sensor away from strong light sources such as direct sunlight or overhead lighting Otherwise the Remot
45. up the gold plated connector with cotton wool swab about every 10 times ejection of a cassette b Do not affix a label around this border b 143 144 About i LINK Your camcorder is equipped with the DV Interface based on i LINK IEEE1394 standard This section explains the specifications and features of i LINK What is i LINK i LINK is a digital serial interface designed to integrate the devices equipped with i LINK connector By connecting i LINK devices i LINK allows your device to Transmit and receive data such as digital audio and digital video signals in two ways Control other i LINK devices Easily connect with another device using just an i LINK cable Your i LINK device is capable of connecting AV devices and perform various operations and data transfer Further availability for connections with versatile equipment and operations will be planned in the future Other advantages include the following feature When connecting multiple i LINK devices your device cannot only perform operations and data transfer with the directly connected device but also perform them with any of the devices that are connected via other devices Therefore you will not need to concern the order of connecting devices However depending on the features and specifications of the connected devices you may need to operate certain functions differently or may not be able to perform certain operations or data transfer Note
46. will be recorded is as follows Audio input The position of the REC CH Which audio input will be through SELECT switch recorded on Channel 3 Channel 4 AUDIO CH1 CH2 AUDIO CH1 AUDIO CH2 AUDIO CH1 AUDIO CH1 AUDIO CH2 AUDIO CH2 INPUT1 2 CH1 INPUT1 INPUT2 CH1eCH2 INPUT1 INPUT1 INPUT1 CH1 INPUT1 CH1eCH2 INPUT1 INPUT1 INPUT2 CH1 INPUT2 CH1eCH2 Dubbing with the INPUT1 INPUT2 connectors For details on setup of the INPUT1 INPUT2 connectors see Connecting an optional external microphone on page 55 lt Signal flow Microphone optional You can check the picture on TV by connecting with the video jack You cannot monitor the additional sound by the speaker Use the headphones jack 86 Audio dubbing Dubbing with the AUDIO CH1 CH2 jacks Audio equipment optional a a Si Do not connect the Signal flow video yellow plug Notes e You can dub a sound only on a tape recorded in Fs32K mode of the DVCAM format e When dubbing with the INPUT1 INPUT2 connectors you can check the recorded picture on the LCD screen in the viewfinder or on the screen of equipment connected with the VIDEO jack and you can check the recorded sound by using headphones e When dubbing with the AUDIO CH1 CH2 jacks you can check the recorded picture on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder and you can check the recorded sound by using a headphones e You can adjust the
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48. DE on the Remote Commander repeatedly until the photo search indicator appears The indicator changes as follows INDEX SEARCH TITLE SEARCH gt DATE SEARCH PHOTO SEARCH PHOTO SCAN gt no indicator 4 Press k d or PPI 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 1 SEP 5 03 5 30PM 2 SEP 6 03 8 50AM 3 DEC 24 03 10 30 AM 4 JAN 1 04 11 25 PM 5 6 4 FEB 11 04 4 11 PM APR 29 04 1 45 PM EA y eo E To stop searching Press W In the C0 mark e The bar in the 60 mark indicates the present point on the tape The X mark in the 0 indicates the actual point you are trying to search for If a tape has a blank portion between recorded portions The photo search function may not work correctly Searching for a photo Photo search Photo scan Searching for a photo without using cassette memory 1 Set the POWER switch to VCR 2 Set CM SEARCH in to OFF in the menu settings p 105 3 Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly until the photo search indicator appears The indicator changes as follows INDEX SEARCH DATE SEARCH PHOTO SEARCH PHOTO SCAN no indicator 4 Press k lt or PPI on the Remote Commander to select a photo for playback Each time you press k lt or PI your ca
49. DV DV formatted DVCAM DVCAM DVCAM DV formatted DVCAM DV DV DV formatted DV DVCAM DVCAM DV formatted DV DV DV When using the mini DVCAM video equipment to carry out DV dubbing of a tape recorded in DV format the tape produced will be in DVCAM format as follows Audio recording mode will be unlock mode The time code format will be partly maladjusted There will be no effect on the recorded picture except in certain case 2 If the tape is to be dubbed is DVCAM formatted tape as in 1 the tape produced will be in DVCAM format as follows Audio recording mode will be unlock mode The time code format will be partly maladjusted Depending on signal conditions of the source tape you may not be able to edit the tape using the DV connectors Audio recording mode of the edited tape is lock mode Some mini DV video equipment may be able to play back a DVCAM formatted tape Even if the tape is played back contents of the playback cannot be guaranteed DV formatted tapes recorded in SP mode only can be used as source tapes Depending on model of video equipment you may not be able to edit uopewoy u jeuonippy Limitations on editing You will find the following limitations when editing e Due to the difference of a track pitch you cannot record or edit on DV formatted tapes using mini DVCAM video equipment e Depending on signal conditions you may not be able to record or edit on DVCAM
50. Duo You can use a Memory Stick Duo in your camcorder after inserting it into the Memory Stick Duo adaptor You may damage the Memory Stick Duo or the Memory Stick slot on your camcorder in the following situations When you insert a Memory Stick Duo that is not inserted into a Memory Stick Duo adaptor into the Memory Stick slot on your camcorder When you insert the Memory Stick Duo in the wrong direction If you insert a Memory Stick Duo without a Memory Stick Duo adaptor by mistake hold the camcorder so the Memory Stick slot is facing down then hold the lid aside using a toothpick or similar object to let the Memory Stick Duo slide out Notes on image data compatibility e Image data files recorded on a Memory Stick by your camcorder conform to the Design Rules for Camera File Systems universal standard DCF98 standard established by the JEIDA Japan Electronic Industry Development Association You cannot play back on your camcorder still images recorded on other equipment DCR TRV890E TRV900 TRV900E or DSC D700 D770 that does not conform to this universal standard These models are not sold in some areas e If you cannot use a Memory Stick that is used with other equipment format it with this camcorder p 109 However formatting erases all information on the Memory Stick e Memory Stick yas and MagicGate Memory Stick are trademarks of Sony
51. EAD SHOT CAMERA SET c INT REC INT REC WIND Ss CAMERA SET c INT REC INTERVAL 430SEC 4 REC TIME RETURN m 4 INTERVAL 4 REC TIME RETURN ETC CAMERA SET te D ZOOM wr 16 9WIDE 4STEADYSHOT pagada traBaaa fi a g a wu uv OFF MENU END MENU END TND amp RETURN ET CAMERA SET CAMERA SET CAMERA SET te D ZOOM te INT REC te INT REC ur 16 9WIDE we INTERVAL w INTERVAL 4STEADYSHOT fra REC TIME is REC TIME 0 5SEC FRAME REC RETURN RETURN 1SEC D INT REC 1 5SEC TND oo 28SEC amp RETURN MENU END MENU END MENU END Interval recording 6 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select ON then press the dial 7 Press MENU to erase the menu display The interval recording indicator flashes 8 Press START STOP to start interval recording The interval recording indicator lights up CAMERA SET te D ZOOM ww 16 9W IDE 4STEADYSHOT FRAME REC D INT REC ON oD IND RETURN T NTERVAL sas MENU END To cancel the interval recording e Set INT REC to OFF in the menu settings e Set the POWER switch to OFF CHG VCR or MEMORY To stop the interval recording momentarily and perform normal recording Press START STOP You can perform
52. FF To deactivate the Remote Commander to MEMORY avoid remote control misoperation caused by an other VCR s remote control DISPLAY LCD To show the display on the LCD screen and VCR viewfinder screen CAMERA V OUT LCD To show the display on a TV screen LCD MEMORY screen and viewfinder screen DATE REC OFF To not superimpose the date and time on CAMERA the picture ON To superimpose the date and time on the picture REC LAMP ON To light up the camera recording lamps at CAMERA the front and rear of your camcorder MEMORY OFF To turn the camera recording lamp off COLOR BAR OFF Does not display the color bar CAMERA ON Displays the color bar VIDEO EDIT To make programs and perform video VCR editing p 78 EDIT SET To adjust and set the synchronization of VCR your camcorder and a VCR for dubbing in edit set mode p 76 HRS METER OPERATION The cumulative total hours of operationis VCR displayed in 10 operation increments CAMERA DRUM RUN The cumulative total hours of drum rotation with tape threaded is displayed in 10 operation increments TAPE RUN The cumulative total hours of tape running is displayed in 10 operation increments THREADING The cumulative number of tape unthreading operation is displayed in 10 operation increments Notes e 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 scre
53. For a smaller aperture select a higher value To return to automatic iris mode Set the AUTO LOCK selector to AUTO LOCK or press IRIS The iris indicator disappears from the LCD or viewfinder screen About the depth of field The depth of field is the in focus range measured from the distance behind a subject to the distance in front The depth of field can vary with the iris F value and the focal length Lowering the F value large iris reduces the depth of field Raising the F value small iris provides a larger depth of field Zooming in telephoto position offers a smaller depth of field while the depth of field in the wide angle position is greater The depth of field Shallow Deep Iris Near open Low F value Near close High F value Zoom Telephoto T Wide W 44 Shooting with manual adjustment Adjusting the gain 1 Set the AUTO LOCK selector to the center auto lock release position while the camcorder is in standby recording or memory mode 2 Press GAIN The gain indicator appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder 3 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the gain As you turn the dial the gain value changes between 0 dB and 18 dB 1 AUTO To return to automatic gain mode Set the AUTO LOCK selector to AUTO LOCK or press GAIN The gain indicator disappears from the LCD or viewfinder screen suo esado Bulpiod9y pasueApy 45 46 Shooting with manual adjustment Ad
54. LOCK switch is set to the right unlock position 2 Press MENU to display the menu 3 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select I then press the dial 4 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select DELETE ALL then press the dial 5 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select OK then press the dial OK changes to EXECUTE 6 Press the SEL PUSH EXEC dial DELETING appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder When all the unprotected images are deleted COMPLETE is displayed suonesadg PpS Aiowa 137 Deleting images To cancel deleting all the images in the Memory Stick Select RETURN in step 5 then press the SEL PUSH EXEC dial 138 Writing a print mark Print mark You can specify the recorded still image to be printed out This function is useful for printing out still images later Your camcorder conforms with the DPOF Digital Print Order Format standard for specifying the still images to print out 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 to be printed out p 129 3 Press MENU to display the menu 4 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select then press the dial 5 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select PRINT MARK then press the dial 6 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select ON then press the dial
55. NU END ea COLOR BAR 4HRS METER 7 3 OTHERS te WORLD TIME ur BEEP COMMANDERKON E ree ON D DATE REC REC LAMP cArAD DAD OTHERS WORLD TIME BEEP COMMANDER 4ON DISPLAY PFF DATE REC ABAaAs REC LAMP COLOR BAR tc 4HRS METER D DRETURN OTHERS te WORLD TIME w COMMANDER OFF T DATE REC REC LAMP amp COLOR BAR Etc 4HRS METER D DRFTIIRN 4 pomwueL INOA Bulziwoysn gt 105 106 Changing the menu settings To make the menu display disappear Press MENU Menu items are displayed as the following icons te TC UB SET MANUAL SET CAMERA SET AT VCR SET LCD VF SET MEMORY SET CM SET co TAPE SET amp SETUP MENU etc OTHERS a fa Selecting the mode setting of each item is the default setting Menu items differ depending on the position of the POWER switch POWER Icon item Mode Meaning switch AUTO SHTR ON To automatically adjust the electronic CAMERA shutter speed MEMORY OFF To fix the electronic shutter speed PROG SCAN OFF Records still moving pictures in the CAMERA interlace format ON Records still moving pictures in progressive recording mode SETUP 0 Records with the SETUP 0 syst
56. PRS Aiowal 135 136 Deleting images You can delete images stored in a Memory Stick Deleting selected images Before operation Insert a Memory Stick into your camcorder 1 Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VCR Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the right unlock position 2 Play back the image you want to delete p 129 3 Press MEMORY DELETE DELETE appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder 4 Press MEMORY DELETE again The selected image is deleted DELETE DELETE c gt DELETE DEL __ CANCEL 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 and follow steps 3 and 4 Notes e To delete a protected image first cancel image protection e Once you delete an image you cannot restore it Check the images to be deleted carefully before deleting them While DELETING appears Do not turn the POWER switch or press any buttons If the write protect tab on the Memory Stick is set to LOCK You cannot delete any image When the auto logo insert function is activated You cannot use this function Deleting images Deleting all the images You can delete all the unprotected images in a Memory Stick Before operation Insert a Memory Stick into your camcorder 1 Set the POWER switch to MEMORY Make sure that the
57. RESET TC FORMAT RETURN MENU END Select CANCEL in step 10 then press the SEL PUSH EXEC dial To reset the time code Select RESET in step 7 then press the SEL PUSH EXEC dial bunip3 91 Setting time values Drop frame mode In the NTSC standard the time code value is based on 30 frames per second but the exact video frame frequency is in fact 29 97 frames per second and the real time or 18 frames per 10 minutes Drop frame mode corrects for this by skipping two frame counts at the beginning of every minute which is not a multiple of ten In non drop frame mode however no frame counts are omitted and there is a gradual deviation of the time code from real time Making the time code continuous at back space editing Set TC MAKE to REGEN in the menu settings to make the time code continuous when the recording has been interrupted or when the cassette tape has been removed from the camcorder between shootings When the camcorder is in recording pause mode the recorded time code is read from the tape and synchronized to the internal time code generator Once you set TC MAKE to REGEN in the menu settings Even if TC RUN is set to FREE RUN in the menu settings the running mode is automatically set to REC RUN Setting time values Setting the user bits value You can set the user bits as eight digit hexadecimal values base 16 to have the date time scene number and other informati
58. S O N vY 3 087 447 14 1 Digital Camcorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference Owner s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom Record the serial number in the space provided below Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product Model No DSR PD170 Model No AC Serial No Serial No CD InfouiTHium o SERIES Cl I Reno o p ZA Memory STICK mm DSR PD170 2003 Sony Corporation Welcome Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony Digital camcorder With your Digital camcorder you can capture life s precious moments with superior picture and sound quality Your Digital camcorder 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 To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose the unit to rain or moisture CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons T
59. TEM ERROR The data setting of the logo insert system is corrupted Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility You hear the melody or beep sound and the message appear alternately Using your camcorder abroad Using your camcorder abroad You can use your camcorder in any country or region with the AC Adaptor supplied with your camcorder within 100 V to 240 V AC 50 60 Hz Use a commercially available AC plug adaptor a if necessary depending on the design of a wall outlet b b a Your camcorder is an NTSC system based camcorder If you want to view the playback picture on a TV it must be an NTSC system based TV equipped with audio video input jacks Check the following list NTSC 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 Bahama Islands Bolivia Canada Central America Chile Colombia Ecuador Jamaica 2 Japan Korea Mexico Peru Surinam Taiwan the Philippines the U S A Venezuela etc S 2 PAL system E 3 Es E 5 PAL M system Brazil PAL N system Argentina Paraguay Uruguay SECAM system Bulgaria France Guyana Hungary Iran Iraq Monaco Poland Russia Ukraine etc Simple setting of clock by time difference You can easily set the clock to the
60. Using the fader function You can fade the picture in or out to give your recording a professional appearance a WIPE DOT Random Fade in only b MONOTONE When fading in the picture gradually changes from black and white to color When fading out the picture gradually changes from color to black and white Using the fader function 1 When fading in a In standby mode press FADER until the desired fader indicator flashes When fading out b In recording mode press FADER until the desired fader indicator flashes The indicator changes as follows FADER MONOTONE OVERLAP WIPE DOT no indicator The last selected fader mode is indicated first 2 Press START STOP After the fade in out is carried out your camcorder automatically returns to the normal mode To cancel the fader function Press FADER until the indicator disappears Note You cannot use the following functions while using the fader function and vice versa Digital effect Tape Photo recording Interval recording Cut recording When the OVERLAP WIPE or DOT indicator appears Your camcorder automatically stores the image recorded on a tape As the image is being stored the fader indicator flashes fast and the playback picture appears suol eiad Q Bulpio 9y pasueApy 39 40 Using special effects Digital effect You can add special effects to recorded pictures using the var
61. V AC Adaptor e For DC or AC operation use the accessories recommended in this operating instructions e 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 e Avoid rough handling or mechanical shock Be particularly careful of the lens e Keep the POWER switch set to OFF CHG when you are not using your camcorder e Do not wrap your camcorder with a towel for example and operate it Doing so might cause heat to build up inside e Keep your camcorder away from strong magnetic fields or mechanical vibration Noise may appear on the image e Do not touch the LCD screen with a sharp pointed object e If your camcorder is used in a cold place a residual image may appear on the LCD screen This is not a malfunction e While using your camcorder the back of the LCD screen may heat up This is not a 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 e Do not open the tape protect cover or touch the tape e Avoid touching or damaging the terminals To remove dust clean the terminals with a soft cloth Maintenance information and precautions Camcorder care e Remove the tape and periodically turn on the power operate the CAMERA and VCR sections and play back a tape for about three
62. Your camcorder is available for use with other devices equipped with Sony i LINK DV Interface connector Beware that some of the video equipment such as the Digital Televisions the DVD recorders players or the MICROMV recorders players are equipped with the i LINK connector but not compatible with the DV equipment Be sure to confirm whether the equipment is compatible with the DV equipment or not before connecting your camcorder to it For details on connection with i LINK cable and necessary software refer to the operating instructions supplied with the connected device Use Sony i LINK cables Use Sony i LINK cables to connect the i LINK devices 4 pins gt 4 pins For dubbing i LINK and i are trademarks uopewoy u jeuonippy 145 Troubleshooting If you run into any problem using your camcorder use the following table to troubleshoot the problem If the problem persists disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility If C 000 010 appears on the LCD screen display window or in the viewfinder the self diagnosis display function has worked See page 152 In the recording mode Symptom Cause and or Corrective Actions START STOP does not e The POWER switch is not set to CAMERA operate gt Set it to CAMERA p 18 e The tape has run out gt Rewind the tape or insert a new one p 17 31 e The write protect tab on the cassette is set to SAVE
63. 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 On index signal The index is automatically marked on a tape when you start recording If you mark the index using the INDEX MARK button during recording LINE appears in the CH column on the INDEX SEARCH screen and the index is recorded on cassette memory 6unipa 83 Recording video or TV programs Using an i LINK cable Simply connect the i LINK cable optional to B DV Interface and to DV Interface of the DV products With digital to digital connection video and audio signals are transmitted in digital form for high quality editing 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 3 Set DISPLAY in ET to LCD in the menu settings p 105 4 Press MENU to erase the menu display 5 Press REC and the button on its right simultaneously on your camcorder then immediately press Ill on your camcorder 6 Press on the VCR to start playback The picture to be recorded appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder 7 Press I on your camcorder at the scene from which you want to start re
64. adphones jack 167 HeadSrrnieiiiernarie 157 1 J K L Image protection Image quality mode 116 INDEX MARK cececeeeees 64 INDEX Multiple display Index search 0 InfoLITHIUM battery Interval recording JPEG pnma Labeling a cassette LANG sinisi LCD screen LUMINANCEKE M N Manual adjustment 43 Manual FOCUS serisine 59 Memory chromakey 121 Memory luminancekey 121 Memory Mix sesse Memory overlap z Memory Photo recording 118 Memory Stick Menu settings i Mirror mode we 20 Moisture condensation 156 MONOTONE cseceeceeeees 38 ND filter Normal charge NTSC system O P OLD MOVIE rcn 40 Operation indicators 172 OVERLAP 38 Photo scan s71 Photo search of Picture search Playback pause Power sources battery pack car battery house current Power ZOOM sjesscctesicccsrece Print mark Progressive recording 35 Rec Review Recording level Recording time Remaining battery time INGICATOR scsccecscziseeervarvcessess 24 Remaining tape indicator 24 Remote Commander 170 Remote control jack LANC S VIDEO jack 33 73 82 SEL PUSH EXEC dial 105 Self diagnosis display 152 SKIP SCAN aiseee teenis 31 Slide show 134 Slow playback 31 Spotlight mode uu 2
65. al to select EXECUTE then press the dial All the program marks flash then the settings are canceled To cancel erasing all programs Select RETURN in step 2 then press the SEL PUSH EXEC dial To cancel a program you have set Press MENU The program is stored in memory until the tape is ejected Operation 2 Performing a digital program editing Dubbing a tape Make sure your camcorder and VCR are connected When you use a video camera recorder set its POWER switch to VCR 1 Select VIDEO EDIT in the menu settings Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select START then press the dial 2 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select EXECUTE then press the dial Search for the beginning of the first program then start dubbing The EXECUTING indicator flashes The SEARCH indicator appears during search and the EDIT indicator appears during edit on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder The PROGRAM indicator lights up after dubbing is complete When the dubbing ends your camcorder and the VCR automatically stop To stop dubbing Press W on this camcorder or on the Remote Commander To end the digital program editing function Your camcorder stops when the dubbing is complete Then the display returns to VIDEO EDIT in the menu settings Press MENU to end the video program editing function You cannot record on the VCR when e The cassette is not inserted e The tape has run out e The write protect tab is set to the protect position
66. amcorder 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 p 129 3 Press MENU to display the menu 4 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select then press the dial 5 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select PROTECT then press the dial 6 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select ON then press the dial 7 Press MENU to erase the menu display The o mark is displayed beside the data file name of the protected image MENU END MEMORY SET 10 155 MEMORY SET 10 1500 wr CONTINUOUS a CONTINUOUS G QUALITY QUALITY PRINT MARK F PRINT MARK J PROTECT ol N e SLIDE SHOW SLIDE SHO erc DELETE ALL ec DELETE ALL FORMAT RETURN MENU END MEMORY SET CONTINUOUS QUALITY amp SLIDE SHOW ere DELETE ALL FORMAT RETURN MENU END To cancel image protection Select OFF in step 6 then press the SEL PUSH EXEC dial Note Formatting erases all information on the Memory Stick including the protected image data Check the contents of the Memory Stick before formatting If the write protect tab on the Memory Stick is set to LOCK You cannot carry out image protection When the auto logo insert function is activated You cannot use this function suonesado P
67. ar if the file structure in the Memory Stick does not correspond to the DCF98 standard In this case you cannot record on that Memory Stick however you can play back images in the Memory Stick e When the data file name is flashes the file may be broken or the file format does not correspond to your camcorder Playing back six recorded images at a time index screen You can play back six recorded images at a time This function is especially useful when searching for a particular image 1 Set the POWER switch to VCR or MEMORY Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the right unlock position 2 Press MEMORY INDEX to display the index screen 130 Viewing a still picture Memory Photo playback A red gt 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 7 8 9 10 11 gt 12 tie b 100 0019 12 19 a a File name b gt mark To return to the normal playback screen single screen Press MEMORY to move the gt mark to the image you want to display on full screen then press MEMORY PLAY Files modified with personal computers These files may not be displayed on the index screen Image files shot with other equipment may not be displayed on the index screen either suonesado PPRS Aiowal Note When disp
68. arly dead gt Install a charged battery pack p 11 12 e The AC Adaptor is not connected to a wall outlet gt Connect the AC Adaptor to a wall outlet p 15 The end search function does not work e The tape was ejected after recording when using a tape without cassette memory p 27 31 e You have not recorded on the new cassette yet p 27 31 The end search function does not work correctly e The tape has a blank portion in the beginning or middle p 27 The picture does not appear in the viewfinder e The LCD panel is open gt Close the LCD panel p 20 The battery pack is quickly discharged e The operating temperature is too low e The battery pack is not fully charged gt Charge the battery pack fully p 12 e The battery pack is completely dead and cannot be recharged gt Replace with a new battery pack p 11 The battery remaining indicator does not indicate the correct time e You have used the battery pack in an extremely hot or cold environment for a long time e The battery pack is completely dead and cannot be recharged gt Replace with a new battery pack p 11 e The battery is dead gt Use a full charged battery pack p 11 12 Troubleshooting Symptom Cause and or Corrective Actions The cassette cannot be removed from the holder e The power source is disconnected gt Connect it firmly p 12 15 e The battery is dead g
69. by index Index search In the ol mark e The bar in the CA mark indicates the present point on the tape e The X mark in the CO indicates the actual point you are trying to search for If a tape has a blank portion between recorded portions The index search function may not work correctly If you mark an index onto an external input signal LINE appears in the CH column The index of the recording start point when recorded from external audio equipment The index mark is not recorded in cassette memory when recorded from external audio equipment If you want to search for the index point set CM SEARCH to OFF in the menu settings and search for the index point without cassette memory Searching for the index point without using cassette memory 1 Set the POWER switch to VCR 2 Set CM SEARCH in to OFF in the menu settings p 105 If using a tape without cassette memory skip this step 3 Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly until the index search indicator appears The indicator changes as follows INDEX SEARCH gt DATE SEARCH PHOTO SEARCH PHOTO SCAN no indicator 4 Press kd on the Remote Commander to search for the previous index point or press PI on the Remote Commander to search for the next index point Your camcorder automatically starts playback at the selected index point Each time you press k or PPI your camcorder searches for the previous or
70. cassettes Both mini DVCAM and mini DV cassettes can be used on mini DVCAM or mini DV video equipment The recording format of picture is defined according to recorder s format as described below Recorder s format Cassette s format Recording format DVCAM DVCAM DVCAM DV DVCAM DV DVCAM DV DV DV This digital camcorder complies with DVCAM format Though mini DV cassettes can be used for recording we recommend you to use mini DVCAM cassettes to get the most out of high reliability of DVCAM format The recording time of mini DV cassettes is 2 3 shorter than that indicated on the mini DV cassettes Compatibility on playback Some tapes cannot be played back on mini DVCAM or mini DV video equipment Tape On DV video equipment On DVCAM video equipment DV formatted Can be played back Can be played back only when recorded in SP mode DVCAM formatted Some equipment may be Can be played back able to play back Compatibility of DVCAM and DV formats Compatibility on editing using DV connectors When this digital camcorder is connected to other DVCAM or DV video equipment using DV connectors the recording format of edited tapes is defined according to recorder s format as described below Source tape Player s format Recorder s format Recording format DVCAM formatted DVCAM DVCAM DVCAM DVCAM formatted DVCAM DV DV DVCAM formatted DV DVCAM DVCAM DVCAM formatted DV DV
71. cator disappears SFN me a SEN UII ial y b i a The number of images that can be recorded on the Memory Stick b The number of recorded images When the POWER switch is set to MEMORY The following functions do not work wide TV mode digital effect title digital zoom fader and shutter speed 1 30 or smaller adjustment Note When you press the PHOTO button lightly at step 2 the focus of the image seems to be momentarily out When the auto logo insert function is activated You cannot do memory photo recording Recording still images on a Memory Stick Memory Photo recording While you are recording a still image You can neither turn off the power nor press PHOTO When you press PHOTO on the Remote Commander Your camcorder immediately records the image that is on the screen when you press the button Recording images continuously You can record still images continuously Select one of the two modes described below before recording Continuous mode a You can record four still images continuously The number of images is in accordance with remaining capacity of the Memory Stick Multi screen mode b You can record nine still images continuously on a single page suonesado PPRS Aiowal l The number of images in continuous shooting The number of images you can shoot continuously varies depending on the remaining capacity of the Memory Stick The shu
72. ck p 118 1 In standby mode keep pressing PHOTO lightly until a picture freezes The CAPTURE indicator appears Recording does not start yet To change the image release PHOTO select an image again and then press and hold PHOTO lightly 2 Press PHOTO deeper The still image on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder is recorded for about seven seconds The sound during those seven seconds is also recorded The still image is displayed on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder until recording is completed The number of still images recordable on a cassette You can record about 340 images in the DVCAM format on a 40 minute DVCAM cassette and about 510 images in the DV format on a 60 minute DV cassette Notes e During tape photo recording you cannot change the mode or setting e The PHOTO button does not work While the fader function is set or in use While the digital effect function is set or in use e Do not shake the camcorder during tape photo recording the recorded image may be blurred To do tape photo recording using the Remote Commander Press PHOTO on the Remote Commander Your camcorder immediately records an image on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder When you do tape photo recording during normal CAMERA recording You cannot check an image on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder by pressing PHOTO lightly Press PHOTO deeper The still image is then recorded for about seven seconds and your camcorder retur
73. ck is full in photo save function p 128 e is CLEANING CASSETTE The video heads are dirty p 157 e GY FULL The tape cassette memory is full p 97 48K AUDIO MODE is set to 48K You cannot dub new sound p 110 gt REC MODE REC MODE is set to DV SP You cannot dub new sound p 110 S TAPE There is no recorded portion on the tape You cannot dub new sound p 88 e i LINK CABLE i LINK cable is connected p 89 You cannot dub new sound e NI FULL The Memory Stick is full p 120 eNom The write protect tab on the Memory Stick is set to LOCK p 113 e NI NO FILE No still image is recorded on the Memory Stick e XJ NO MEMORY STICK No Memory Stick is inserted p 115 e 9 MEMORY STICK ERROR The Memory Stick data is corrupted or the Memory Stick that you are using is not compatible with your camcorder p 115 e 9 FORMAT ERROR p 109 e XJ o DIRECTORY ERROR p 130 e COPY INHIBIT The tape contains copyright control signals for copyright protection of software p 142 e O9 amp TAPE END The tape has reached the end of the tape p 31 e amp a NO TAPE Insert a cassette tape p 17 e O9 LOGO NOT INSERTED The logo is not inserted properly or the Memory Stick is not inserted that has the logo data Check if the Memory Stick is inserted properly or insert the Memory Stick with logo data e a LOGO SYS
74. cluding interference that may cause undesired operation CAUTION You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment Notes e This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help The supplied interface cable must be used with the equipment in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part
75. cording i LINK cable optional lt gt Signal flow When you have finished recording Press W on both your camcorder and the VCR Using the Remote Commander In step 5 press REC and MARK simultaneously then immediately press I And in step 7 press Ill at the scene from which you want to start recording Recording video or TV programs You can connect only one VCR using the i LINK cable When you dub a picture in digital form The color of the display may be uneven However this does not affect the dubbed picture If you record a still picture in playback pause mode via the DV Interface The recorded picture becomes rough And when you play back the picture using your camcorder the picture may jitter Before recording Press DISPLAY and make sure that the DV IN indicator appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder The DV IN indicator may appear on both pieces of equipment bunip3 85 Audio dubbing You can record an audio sound to add to the original sound on a tape by connecting audio equipment or a microphone If you connect audio equipment you can add sound to your recorded tape by specifying the starting and ending points The original sound will not be erased You can also use the Remote Commander for this operation The relationship between audio input and channels on which a dubbed sound will be recorded The relationship between audio input and channels on which a dubbed sound
76. creen If you close the LCD panel you can monitor the playback picture in the viewfinder You can also control playback using the Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder 1 Install the power source and insert the recorded tape 2 Set the POWER switch to VCR while pressing the small green button The video control buttons light up 3 Slide OPEN in the direction of the mark to open the LCD panel 4 Press lt lt to rewind the tape 5 Press B to start playback 6 To adjust the volume press either of the VOLUME buttons To stop playback Press W Playing back a tape When monitoring on the LCD screen You can turn the LCD panel over and move it back to the camcorder body with the LCD screen facing out When you close the LCD panel You cannot monitor the sound from the speaker However when the LCD panel is turned over to view on the LCD screen you can monitor the sound from the speaker To control the display of the screen indicators Press DISPLAY on the camcorder or on the Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder The indicators appear on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder To make the indicators disappear press DISPLAY again DISPLAY DATA CODE soiseg yoeqheld 29 30 Playing back a tape Using the data code function Your camcorder automatically records not only images on the tape but also the recording data date time or various settings when recorded Da
77. d This is not a malfunction The image data is as good as ever e Turn the audio volume of the TV down before operation or noise howling may be output from the TV speakers When no images are recorded on the Memory Stick The message NI NO FILE appears Image data modified with personal computers or shot with other equipment You may not be able to play them back with your camcorder Note on the date time indicator Recording date time is not displayed however it is automatically recorded on the Memory Stick You can check the recording date time while in memory playback mode by pressing DATA CODE When the auto logo insert function is activated You cannot do memory photo playback 129 Viewing a still picture Memory Photo playback Screen indicators during still image playback Image number 6 15 Total number of recorded images 100 0002 om amp MEMORY PLAY Print mark Protect Data file name On data file name e When the hyphen is indicated between the directory and the file number this data file name means that this file corresponds to the DCF98 standard e When the underbar is indicated between the directory and the file number this data file name means that this file does not correspond to the DCF98 standard e The directory is not indicated if the file structure in the Memory Stick does not correspond to the DCF98 standard e The NI 0 DIRECTORY ERROR message may appe
78. e leave the battery pack attached for about one hour after normal charge is completed until FULL appears on the display window Fully charging the battery allows you to use the battery longer than usual After charging the battery pack Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack on your camcorder Note on the remaining battery time indicator The remaining battery time indicator on the LCD screen display window or in the viewfinder indicates the recording time using the viewfinder 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 to be displayed Step 2 Preparing the power supply Notes e Prevent metallic objects from coming into contact with the metal parts of the DC plug of the AC Adaptor This may cause a short circuit damaging the AC Adaptor e Keep the battery pack dry e When the battery pack is not to be used for a long time charge the battery pack once fully and then use it until it fully discharges again Keep the battery pack in a cool place Until your camcorder calculates the actual remaining battery time min appears in the display window While charging the battery pack no indicator appears or the indicator flashes in the display window in the following cases The battery pack is not installed correctly The AC Adaptor is disconnected So
79. e Actions Some tiny white spots appear on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder e When the shutter speed is too low Diagonal stripes appear on the screen e ZEBRA selector is set to 70 or 100 gt Set ZEBRA selector to OFF p 48 The click of the shutter does not sound e BEEP is set to OFF in the menu settings gt Set it to MELODY or NORMAL p 105 The image is not bright even if you use the video flash light e The ND FILTER selector is set to 1 or 2 gt Set it to OFF p 47 e The manual adjustment is not suitable for the situations The 4 indicator flashes gt Set the AUTO LOCK selector to AUTO LOCK or cancel the manual adjustment p 43 In the playback mode Symptom Cause and or Corrective Actions The tape does not move when a video control button is pressed e The POWER switch is not set to VCR gt Set it to VCR p 28 The playback button does not function e The tape has run out gt Rewind the tape p 31 There are horizontal lines on the picture or the playback picture is not clear or does not appear e The video head may be dirty gt Clean the heads using the Sony DVM12CL cleaning cassette optional p 157 uonewsoju jeuonippy No sound or only a low sound is heard when playing back a tape e The volume is turned to minimum gt Turn up the volume p 28 e AUDIO MIX is set to the CH3 4 side in the menu settings gt Adju
80. e Commander may not function properly e Your camcorder works in the commander mode VTR 2 Commander modes 1 2 and 3 are used to distinguish your camcorder from other Sony VCRs to avoid remote control misoperation If you use another Sony VCR in the commander mode VTR 2 we recommend changing the commander mode or covering the sensor of the VCR with black paper Display window o FULL T J 1 Remaining battery time p 12 Memory counter p 130 Time code p 24 Self diagnosis p 152 2 FULL charge p 12 Remaining battery p 12 The time code is displayed even if you switch the time code to user bits 2u 1 4 4 PIND 171 Identifying the parts and controls Operation indicators Cassette memory p 142 Remaining battery time p 24 Zoom p 23 Data file name p 113 Digital effect p 40 FADER p 38 MEMORY MIX p 121 16 9WIDE p 37 PROG SCAN p 35 Warnings p 153 A N Custom preset p 57 Data code p 30 AE SHIFT p 50 GAIN p 45 IRIS p 44 SteadyShot OFF p 30 White balance p 51 Shutter speed p 46 9 LCD bright p 21 Volume p 28 10 Date p 30 11 Backlight p 25 Spot light p 26 12 SteadyShot OFF p 107 IN jon 13 Manual focus Infinity p 59 14 Standby Rec
81. e following e Be sure to insert the batteries with the polarities matched to the marks e Dry batteries are not rechargeable e Do not use a combination of new and old batteries e Do not use different types of batteries Current flows from batteries when you are not using them for a long time e Do not use leaking batteries If batteries are leaking e Wipe off the liquid in the battery compartment carefully before replacing the batteries e 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 Specifications Video camera recorder System Video recording system 2 rotary heads Helical scanning system Audio recording system Rotary heads PCM system Quantization Fs32 kHz 12 bits channels 1 2 channels 3 4 Fs48 kHz 16 bits channels 1 2 Video signal NTSC color EIA standards Usable cassette Mini DVCAM cassette with the mark printed i Mini DV cassette with the DY mark printed Tape speed DVCAM format Approx 28 218 mm s DV format SP mode Approx 18 812 mm s Recording playback time using cassette PDVM 40ME DVCAM format 40 min DV format SP mode 1 h Fast forward rewind time using cassette PDVM 40ME Approx 2 min and 30 s Viewfinder Electric viewfinder B amp W Image device 1 3 type CCD 3 Charge Coup
82. e from other equipment 1 Set the POWER switch to VCR and set DISPLAY in Ete to LCD in the menu settings 2 Play back the recorded tape or turn the TV on to see the desired program The picture from the other equipment appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder 3 Follow steps 3 and 4 on page 124 When recording an image through the VIDEO jack suonesado PpS Aiowa lt Signal flow A V connecting cable supplied Connect the yellow plug of the A V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder to the video jack on the VCR or the TV Connect using an S video cable optional to obtain high quality pictures With this connection you do not need to connect the yellow video plug of the A V connecting cable Connect an S video cable optional to the S video jacks of both your camcorder and the VCR TV This connection produces higher quality DVCAM DV format pictures 125 126 Recording an image from a tape as a still image When recording the image through the DV Interface lt Signal flow i LINK cable optional Copying still images from a tape Photo save Using the search function you can automatically take in only still images from tapes and record them on a Memory Stick in sequence Before operation e Insert a recorded tape into your camcorder and rewind the tape e Insert a Memory Stick into your camcorder 1 Set the POWER
83. e recorded Note on the time indicator The internal clock of this camcorder operates on a 12 hour cycle e 12 00 AM stands for midnight e 12 00 PM stands for noon Step 4 Inserting a cassette 1 Install the power source p 11 2 While pressing the small blue button on the EJECT switch slide it in the direction of the arrow After the cassette lid is opened the cassette compartment automatically opens 3 Push the middle portion of the back of the cassette to insert it Insert the cassette in a straight line deeply into the cassette compartment with the window facing out and the write protect tab facing upward 4 Close the cassette compartment by pressing the PUSH mark on it 5 Close the cassette lid until it clicks by pressing the PUSH button on the lid payers 6u325 Write protect tab To eject a cassette Follow the procedure above and take out the cassette in step 3 Note The cassette lid will not be closed when you press any part of the lid other than the PUSH button When you use cassettes with cassette memory Read the instruction about cassette memory to use this function properly p 142 To prevent accidental erasure Slide the write protect tab on the cassette to SAVE If the grip strap prevents the cassette lid from opening fully Adjust the length of the grip strap p 166 If OF flashes even if the cassette has been inserted Press the PUSH button again to cl
84. em CAMERA 7 5 Records with the SETUP 7 5 system GD ZOOM OFF To deactivate the digital zoom Up to12x CAMERA zoom is carried out 24x To activate the digital zoom More than 12x zoom is performed digitally This value goes up to 24x p 24 48x To activate the digital zoom More than 12x zoom is performed digitally This value goes up to 48x p 24 16 9WIDE OFF CAMERA ON To record a 16 9 wide picture p 37 STEADYSHOT ON To compensate for camera shake CAMERA OFF To cancel the SteadyShot function Natural MEMORY pictures are produced when shooting a stationary object with a tripod FRAME REC OFF Does not make a cut recording CAMERA ON Makes a cut recording p 62 INT REC ON Makes an interval recording p 60 CAMERA OFF Does not make an interval recording SET Sets the interval time and recording time WIND CH1 Reduces the sound of wind input from the CAMERA INPUT1 connector ON or not OFF CH2 Reduces the sound of wind input from the INPUT2 connector ON or not OFF About the electronic shutter The electronic shutter is the function used to adjust the shutter speed electrically Notes on the SteadyShot function e The SteadyShot function will not correct excessive camera shake e Attachment of a tele conversion lens optional or a wide conversion lens supplied may influence the SteadyShot function If you cancel the SteadyShot function The SteadyShot OFF indicator dJapsoowey INOA Bulziwoys
85. en even when your camcorder is connected to outputs on the TV or VCR except using an i LINK cable e You cannot erase the date and time superimposed using the DATE REC function 112 Memory Stick Operations Using a Memory Stick introduction The Memory Stick is a new light and small recording media which despite its size can store more data than a floppy disk You can use following types of Memory Stick on your camcorder However appearance on the list does not guarantee the operation of all types of Memory Stick on your camcorder Types of Memory Stick Recording Playback Memory Stick O Memory Stick Duo O MagicGate Memory Stick Ov MagicGate Memory Stick Duo O Memory Stick PRO Memory Stick PRO Duo Attach the Memory Stick Duo adaptor before inserting it into the camcorder MagicGate is a copyright protection technology that records and transfers the contents in an encrypted format Note that data that uses MagicGate technology cannot be recorded or played on your camcorder On file format JPEG Your camcorder compresses image data in JPEG format extension jpg Typical image data file name 100 0001 As displayed on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder of the camcorder Dsc00001 jpg As displayed on your PC screen Before using a Memory Stick Terminal suonesado PPRS Aiowal Write
86. enu 3 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select TC then press the dial 4 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select TC MAKE then press the dial 5 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select PRESET then press the dial 6 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select TC PRESET then press the dial 7 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select PRESET then press the dial 8 Set up the first two digits Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select the number then press the dial The time code is set between 00 00 00 00 and 23 59 59 29 9 Repeat step 8 to set up the other digits TC UB SET ca TC UB SET tc 4TC PRESET te lt TC_ PRESET 00 00 00 00 tr UB PRESET TC FORMAT TC RUN a UI TC RUN TC MAKE UB TIME a UBT i i ETC TC UB SET TC UB SET MTC PRESET M TC_PRESET 00 00 00 00 UB PRESET UB PRESET TC FORMAT TC FORMAT RESET TC RUN PRESET RETURN C MAKE H UB TIME TC UB_SET al C PRESET tft UB PRESET 00 00 00 TC FORMAT ood TC RUN TC MAKE SET UB TIME CANCEL RETURN pagagas REGEN PRESET TC UB SET TC PRESET UB PRESET TC FORMAT a a vi OOBad Als uv PRESET Pada RETURN vi paBagaz v MENU END MENU END Setting time values 10 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select SET then press the dial
87. erface p 74 84 126 This i LINK mark is a trademark of Sony Corporation and indicates that this product is in agreement with IEFE 1394 1995 specifications and their revisions 2u 1 4 PIND The DV Interface is i LINK compatible LANC jack LANC stands for Local Application Control Bus System The LANC control jack is used for controlling the tape transport of video equipment and peripherals connected to it This jack has the same function as the jack indicated as CONTROL L or REMOTE Q headphones jack When you use headphones the speaker on your camcorder is silent 167 168 Attaching the lens hood for the wide conversion lens only To attach the hood for the wide conversion lens screw the hood clockwise and then tighten the left hood fixing screw Attaching the wide conversion lens To attach the wide conversion lens remove the hood remove the caps of the wide conversion lens that is attached to the back and front of the lens then attach the wide conversion lens Be sure to screw the lens all the way until it stops Identifying the parts and controls Attaching the wide conversion lens with the lens hood Attach the base hood for the wide conversion lens and then screw the left lens hood fixing screw Attach the wide conversion lens Attach the front hood for the wide conversion lens Attaching the hood cap Attach the hood cap strap to the grip belt Refer to
88. es Lens caps 2 for the front and back of the lens Carrying pouch 1 Design and specifications are 161 subject to change without notice Quick Reference Identifying the parts and controls Camcorder 9 10 4 5 6 1 INDEX MARK button p 64 9 END SEARCH button p 27 2 Zoom ring p 23 10 EDITSEARCH buttons p 27 3 Focus ring p 59 11 IRIS dial p 44 4 ND FILTER selector p 47 12 IRIS button p 44 5 FOCUS selector p 59 13 Display window p 171 6 PUSH AUTO button p 59 14 OPEN button p 18 28 7 FADER button p 39 15 SPOT LIGHT button p 26 8 BACK LIGHT button p 25 Mini Y Digital Vid Cassette Cassette Cl Jj Memory These are trademarks When using additional filters We recommend that you use Sony made filters 162 Identifying the parts and controls U e S lg N 1 w Saat 27 ae So 28 211 22 24 25 16 Speaker 26 Battery pack p 11 17 LCD screen p 20 27 ZEBRA selector p 48 18 LCD BRIGHT buttons p 21 28 RESET button p 151 19 VOLUME buttons p 28 29 MEMORY INDEX button p 130 20 MEMORY PLAY button p 129 30 MEMORY DELETE button p 136 21 DISPLAY button p 29 31 MEMORY
89. ess TITLE to make the title menu disappear bunip3 TITLE SET TITLE SET CUSTOM1 SET CUSTOM1 SET 4 CUSTOM2 SET CUSTOM2 SET ale 2d PRETURN E TITLE END TITLE END akscenet SCENE2 1 SCENES SCENE4 SCENES SCENE6 SCENE7 SCENE8 PRESET TITLE ST TITLE END UVWXY SET TITLE SET TITLE SET O CUSTOMI SET CUSTOM2 SET 24 RETURN ABCDE a FGHI J KLMNO PQRST 2 amp 7 TITLE END TITLE END TITLE SET ABCDE 12345 ABCDE 12345 FGHIJ 67890 FGHIJ 67890 KLMNO KLMNO PORS el PRST UVWXY SET UVWXY SET Z amp 7 TITLE END TITLE END TITLE SET ABCDE 12345 ABCDE 12345 FGHIJ 67890 FGHIJ 67890 KLMNO KLMNO Pai Pai sl Ast le uvwxy SET UVWXY SET amp 7 amp TI TITLE END TITLE END 99 Making your own titles To change a title you have stored In step 3 select CUSTOM1 SET or CUSTOM SET depending on which title you want to change then press the SEL PUSH EXEC dial Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select then press the dial to delete the title The last character is erased Enter a new title as desired To erase a character Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select then press the dial The last character is erased To enter a space Select Z amp 7 then
90. etails refer to the operating instructions for the auto logo insert function supplied with this camcorder 173 174 Index A B A V connecting cable Accessory shoe AC Adaptor cesceeeeeeeeeeees Adjusting shutter speed 46 Adjusting viewfinder AE SHIFT wsssccecccssss 50 Audio dubbing ceee 86 AUDIO LEVEL seessessseseees 54 AUDIO MIX 108 AUDIO MODE 110 AUTO SHTR 107 BACK LIGHT 25 Battery pack sU BEEP cssinssiSarirriresegss 112 C D Camera chromakey 121 Cassette memory Charging battery Charging the built in rechargeable battery 158 Clock set COLOR BAR Connection dubbing a tape 73 viewing on TV 33 Continuous 119 Custom preset 57 Cut recording 62 Data COG i ceecenderetencteeanscecis 30 Date search c scecsseeseeseeseeses 68 Date time indicator 30 DIGITAL EFFECT 40 Digital program editing 75 DISPLAY aisssssssasssstsecacsaasazstces 29 DOT sssssassatsinss 38 Dubbing a tape ssessesaissss 73 E EDITSEARCH sssini END SEARCH M EXPOSULE hisssisissessisaistsiessss External microphone optionals iniinis 55 F G H Fade in out FADER ossssssisassaee FLASH MOTION BOGUS sisssitiiisccssstecnctvesietics FOMA tensi cadences Full charge GAIN isisissrssissiesiiisiessissniiiess Gtip StraPissisisiiseitiresssiessi 166 Guide frame aG He
91. f the current mode When you have selected it the ND filter mode displayed on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder will disappear k Date 24 Recording a picture Time code The time code indicates the recording or playback time 00 00 00 00 hours minutes seconds frames You cannot rewrite only the time code You can preset the time code The time code can be preset or be reset during recording p 90 You can select the drop frame or non drop frame system using the menu On user bits display You can display the user bits pressing TC U BIT p 94 Remaining tape indicator The indicator may not be displayed accurately depending on the tape s seg Bulpsoday Note on date time Recording date time is not displayed during shooting however it is automatically recorded on the tape You can check the recording date time during playback by pressing DATA CODE When you want to display the date and time during shooting set DATE REC to ON in the menu settings However once you record with the date and time you cannot erase them Shooting backlit subjects BACK LIGHT When you shoot a subject with the light source behind the subject or a subject with a light background use the backlight function Press BACK LIGHT in standby recording or memory mode The A indicator appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder To cancel press BACK LIGHT again FADER BACK LIGHT SPOT LIGHT BACK LIGHT If yo
92. for the date without using cassette memory 1 Set the POWER switch to VCR 2 Set CM SEARCH in to OFF in the menu settings p 105 If using a tape without cassette memory skip this step 3 Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly until the date search indicator appears The indicator changes as follows INDEX SEARCH gt DATE SEARCH PHOTO SEARCH gt PHOTO SCAN no indicator 4 Press k lt on the Remote Commander to search for the previous date or press PPI on the Remote Commander to search for the next date Your camcorder automatically starts playback at the point where the date changes Each time you press k or BPI your camcorder searches for the previous or next date To stop searching Press W suoesado ypeqAejg pasueApy 69 70 Searching for a photo Photo search Photo scan You can search for a still picture you have recorded on a tape photo search You can also search for still pictures one after another and display each picture for five seconds automatically regardless of cassette memory photo scan Use the Remote Commander for these operations Use this function to check or edit still pictures Searching for a photo using cassette memory You can use this function only when playing back a tape with cassette memory p 142 1 Set the POWER switch to VCR 2 Set CM SEARCH in to ON in the menu settings p 105 Default setting is ON 3 Press SEARCH MO
93. formatted tapes In these cases do the following e Edit using audio video jacks e Dub a DV formatted tape using audio video jacks then use the dubbed tape as a source tape 141 142 Usable cassettes Selecting cassette types You can use the mini DVCAM cassette and IN mini DV cassette in this camcorder You cannot use any other E 8 mm FiE Hi8 B Digitals WHS VHS VHS VHSC SWIS S VHS SIVASI9 S VHSC I Betamax EijBetal ED Betamax DV DV or 1u MICROMV cassette There are two types of mini DVCAM mini DV cassettes with cassette memory and without cassette memory Tapes with cassette memory have Cl Cassette Memory mark Sony recommends that you use a tape with Cl mark to enjoy your camcorder fully The IC memory is built in the cassette with cassette memory Using this IC memory your camcorder can read write and search data such as the date of recording or titles 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 correctly Not to make any blank portion on the tape press END SEARCH to return to the end of the recorded portion before you begin the next recording when You have ejected the cassette while recording You have played back the tape in VCR mode If there is a blank portion or discontinuo
94. g temperature 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F Storage temperature 20 C to 60 C 4 F to 140 F Dimensions approx 133 x 180 x 456 mm 5 1 4 x 7 1 8 x 18 in w h d Mass approx 1 6 kg 3 Ib 9 oz including the hood with a lens cap 1 7 kg 3 Ib 12 oz including the NP F570 recharge able battery pack cassette PDVM 40ME and microphone Supplied accessories See page 9 AC Adaptor AC L15A L15B Power requirements 100 240 V AC 50 60 Hz Current consumption 0 35 0 18 A Power consumption 18 W Output voltage DC OUT 8 4 V Operating temperature 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F Storage temperature 20 C to 60 C 4 F to 140 F Dimensions approx 56 x 31 x 100 mm 21 4 11 44 in w h d excluding projecting parts Mass approx 190 g 6 7 oz excluding power cord See the label on the AC Adaptor for other specifications Rechargeable battery pack NP F570 Output voltage DC7 2V Capacity 15 8 Wh Dimensions approx 38 4 x 20 6 x 70 8 mm 1 9 16 x 13 16 x 2 7 8 in w h d Mass approx 100 g 3 5 oz Type Lithium ion uo pewoy u jeuonippy Wide conversion lens VCL HG0758 Lens power 0 7 Lens structure 3 groups 3 elements Screw thread for video camera recorder M58 x 0 75 Dimensions Maximum diameter 93 mm 3 3 4in Length Approx 48 mm 1 15 16 in Mass excluding the caps Approx 418 g 14 oz Supplied accessori
95. he 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 LCD screen or in the viewfinder 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 3 TT EEE CAPTURE When the access lamp is lit or is flashing Never shake or strike the unit Also do not turn the power off eject a Memory Stick or remove the battery pack Otherwise image data breakdown may occur If NI appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder The inserted Memory Stick is incompatible with your camcorder because its format does not conform to that of your camcorder Check the format of the Memory Stick If you press PHOTO lightly in the playback mode The playback pauses momentarily Sound recorded on a tape You cannot record the sound from a tape When the auto logo insert function is activated You cannot use this function 124 Recording an image from a tape as a still image Titles that are already recorded on tapes You cannot record the titles on a Memory Stick When you press PHOTO on the Remote Commander Your camcorder immediately records the image that is on the screen when you press the button Recording a still imag
96. he brightness of the LCD screen press LCD BRIGHT or The battery life is longer when the LCD panel is closed Use the viewfinder instead of the LCD screen to save the battery power To brighten LCD BRIGHT G To darken On the LCD screen backlight You can change the brightness of the backlight Select LCD B L in the menu settings p 105 Even if you do the LCD screen adjustment using the LCD BRIGHT buttons or using LCD B L and LCD COLOR items in the menu settings The recorded picture will not be affected Recording in a low position You can record in a low position to get an interesting recording angle Lift up the viewfinder or rotate the LCD panel with the screen facing up to record from a low position In this case it is useful to use the REC START STOP located on the handle or front of the camcorder s seg Bulpsoday 21 Recording a picture After recording 1 Set the POWER switch to OFF CHG 2 Close the LCD panel 3 Eject the cassette 4 Remove the battery pack Adjusting the viewfinder If you record pictures with the LCD panel closed check the picture with the viewfinder Adjust the viewfinder lens to your eyesight so that the images in the viewfinder come into sharp focus Lift up the viewfinder and move the viewfinder lens adjustment lever Viewfinder adjustment lever To adjust the brightness of the viewfinder screen use the VF B L item in the menu settings
97. he write protect tab to release the write protection To use a custom title If you want to use the custom title select in step 2 If the tape has a blank portion You cannot superimpose a title on that portion If the tape has a blank portion in the middle of the recorded parts The title may not be displayed correctly The titles superimposed with your camcorder The point you superimposed the title may be detected as an index signal when searching a recording with other video equipment To not display titles Set TITLE DSPL to OFF in the menu settings p 105 Superimposing a title Title setting e The title color changes as follows WHITE YELLOW gt VIOLET gt RED gt CYAN gt GREEN gt BLUE e The title size changes as follows SMALL LARGE You cannot input more than 12 characters in LARGE size e If you select the title size SMALL you have nine choices for the title position If you select the title size LARGE you have eight choices for the title position If the GX FULL mark appears The cassette memory is full If you erase the title index data date data photo data or cassette label in the cassette you can then superimpose a title 6unip3 97 98 Superimposing a title Erasing a title 1 Set the POWER switch to VCR or CAMERA 2 Press MENU to display the menu 3 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select then press the dial 4 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial t
98. hich is to be swapped with a moving picture C CHROM The color blue scheme of the area in the moving picture which is to be swapped with a still picture M OVERLAP No adjustment necessary As the bar is shorter the effect is enhanced To change the still image to be superimposed Do either of the following Press MEMORY before step 6 Press the SEL PUSH EXEC dial before step 6 and repeat the procedure from step 4 except M OVERLAP To change the mode setting Press SEL PUSH EXEC dial after step 6 and repeat the procedure from step 4 except M OVERLAP To cancel MEMORY MIX Press MEMORY MIX again During recording You cannot change the mode setting suonesado PPRS Aiowal If a still image to be superimposed has lots of white areas The thumbnail image may not be displayed clearly Image data modified with personal computers or shot with other equipment You may not be able to play them back with your camcorder When the auto logo insert function is activated You cannot use memory mix function 123 Recording an image from a tape as a still image Your camcorder can read moving picture data recorded on a tape and record it as a still image on a Memory Stick Your camcorder can also take in moving picture data through the input connector and record it as a still image on a Memory Stick Before operation Insert a recorded tape and a Memory Stick into your camcorder 1 Set t
99. his symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance Notice If static electricity or electromagnetism causes data transfer to discontinue midway fail restart the application or disconnect and connect the i LINK cable again For customers in the U S A and CANADA RECYCLING LITHIUM ION BATTERIES Lithium Ion batteries are recyclable You can help preserve our environment by returning your used rechargeable batteries to the collection and recycling location nearest you For more information regarding recycling of rechargeable batteries call toll free 1 800 822 8837 or visit http www rbre org Caution Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium Ion batteries For the customers in the U S A If you have any questions about this product you may call Sony Customer Information Center 1 800 686 SONY 7669 The number below is for the FCC related matters only Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name SONY Model No DSR PD170 Responsible Party Sony Electronics Inc Address 16450 W Bernardo Dr San Diego CA 92127 US A Telephone No 858 942 2230 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received in
100. icators from the screen If they are displayed press the following buttons so as not to record the indicators on the dubbed tape e The DISPLAY button e The DATA CODE button e The SEARCH MODE button on the Remote Commander You can edit on VCRs that support the following systems E 8 mm HiB Hi8 Digital8 WAS VHS SHS S VHS MASIA VHSC SWHSIa S VHSC i Betamax EijBetal ED Betamax DVCAM DN mini DV DV DV or mu MICROMV If your VCR is a monaural type Connect with a VCR using the audio cable monaural gt stereo optional 73 Dubbing a tape Connect using an S video cable optional to obtain high quality pictures With this connection you do not need to connect the yellow video plug of the A V connecting cable Connect an S video cable optional to the S video jacks of both your camcorder and the VCR This connection produces higher quality DVCAM DV format pictures Note You can edit precisely by connecting a LANC cable optional to this camcorder and other video equipment having a fine synchro editing function using this camcorder as a player Using an i LINK cable Simply connect the i LINK cable optional to B DV Interface and to DV Interface of the DVCAM DYV 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
101. images at about 0 5 sec intervals and displays the images on a single page divided into nine boxes Bog B55 SoS If the capacity of the Memory Stick becomes full NJI FULL appears on the screen and you cannot record still pictures on this Memory Stick 120 Superimposing a still image in a Memory Stick on a moving picture MEMORY MIX You can superimpose a still image you have recorded on a Memory Stick on the top of the moving picture you are recording M CHROM Memory chromakey You can swap a blue area of a still image such as an illustration or a frame with a moving picture M LUMI Memory luminancekey You can swap a brighter area of a still image such as a handwritten illustration or title with a moving picture Record a title on a Memory Stick before a trip or event for convenience C CHROM Camera chromakey You can superimpose a moving picture on a still image that used as background Shoot the subject against a blue background The blue area of the moving picture will be swapped with a still image M OVERLAP Memory overlap You can make a moving picture fade in on top of a still image M CHROM M LUMI C CHROM M OVERLAP Still image Moving picture Moving picture Still image Background blue Still image HAPPY BIRTHDAY Still image Moving picture Moving picture Still image am
102. ing the ND filter on page 47 Note Fasten the grip strap firmly Recording a picture Note on the recording format Your camcorder records and plays back both in the DVCAM format and in the DV format SP mode Select the format in the menu settings Note on the LOCK switch When you slide the LOCK switch to the left the POWER switch can no longer be set to MEMORY accidentally The LOCK switch is set to the right as a default setting We recommend that you set the LOCK switch to the left when you record on a cassette Note on the progressive recording mode If you intend to use the images on your PC or play the images back as still images we recommend that you set PROG SCAN to ON in the menu settings before shooting p 105 The picture quality may improve in this mode but if you shoot a moving subject the image may shake when it is played back soiseg Bulpsoday 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 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 27 However check the following e When you change the battery pack set the POWER switch to OFF CHG e Do not mix recordings in the DVCAM format and the DV format on one tape The playback picture may be distorted or the
103. ion 113 Recording still images on a Memory Stick Memory Photo recording cccceecees 118 Superimposing a still image in a Memory Stick on a moving picture MEMORY MIX sesssscsscesesssectsdeccessbnsstarassnesse 121 Recording an image from a tape as a still DoT E E A ansaid 124 Copying still images from a tape PhOt0 SAVE sveccccnstareicnnercsannasicever 127 Viewing a still picture Memory Photo playback 0ccceceees 129 Copying an image recorded on a Memory Stick tO tapsot piska 132 Playing back images continuously SLIDE SHOW ssesrerassssccssssassercscssseisisceetvnece 134 Preventing accidental erasure Image protection ianooii 135 Deleting images cccscsesceseeeees za 136 Writing a print mark Print mark 139 Additional Information Compatibility of DVCAM and DV LOTMA US is iissefit stoic e n R E 140 Usable cassettes w 142 About i LINK ww 144 Troubleshooting w 146 Self diagnosis display s000 aa LO2 Warning indicators and messages aa 153 Using your camcorder abroad cccee 155 Maintenance information and precautions 156 Specifications ss cizdcccssasscicaccasrascersszcesniaceieastersees 161 Quick Reference Identifying the parts and controls 162 Quick Function Gd isean 173 TJEK ss steesscsterscctoniqsasssenseebeeaassseeenledaesaasssessestaecs 174 Getting Started Using this manual
104. ion and video operation e The unit becomes warm during use This is not a malfunction e Do not place the unit in locations that are Extremely hot or cold Dusty or dirty Very humid Vibrating uonewJoju jeuonippy Rechargeable battery pack e Use only the specified charger or video equipment with the charging function e To prevent accident from a short circuit do not allow metal objects to come into contact with the battery terminals e Keep the rechargeable battery pack away from fire e Never expose the rechargeable battery pack to temperatures above 60 C 140 F such as in a car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight e Keep the rechargeable battery pack dry e Do not expose the rechargeable battery pack to any mechanical shock e Do not disassemble nor modify the rechargeable battery pack e Attach the rechargeable battery pack to video equipment securely e Charging while some capacity remains does not affect the original battery capacity e The rechargeable battery pack is not resistant to water Do not wet the rechargeable battery pack e Unless you use the rechargeable battery pack for a long period store the battery pack after you charge it fully and use it completely once a year e Store the rechargeable battery pack in a cool dry place 159 160 Maintenance information and precautions Notes on dry batteries To avoid possible damage from battery leakage or corrosion observe th
105. ious 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 image with a moving picture TRAIL You can record the picture so that an incidental image like a trail is left OLD MOVIE You can add an old movie type atmosphere to pictures The black bands appear on the upper and lower of the screen to change the virtual screen size to the cinemascope size and the picture effect is set to SEPIA Still image STILL Sy Still image Moving picture LUMI Using special effects Digital effect 1 In standby or recording mode press DIGITAL EFFECT The digital effect indicator appears 2 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired digital effect mode The digital effect indicator changes as follows STILL FLASH LUMI gt TRAIL OLD MOVIE 3 Press the SEL PUSH EXEC dial The indicator lights up and the bar appears In STILL and LUMI modes the still image is stored in memory 4 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the effect Items to be adjusted The longer the bar on the screen the stronger the digital effect The bar appears in the following modes STILL FLASH LUMI and TRAIL gt STILL The rate of the still image you want to superimpose on
106. itions have changed readjust the white balance while the camcorder is in standby mode e In 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 outdoors from the interior of a house or vice versa If the amp indicator does not stop flashing after you press the SEL PUSH EXEC dial The white balance cannot be set Use the automatic white balance mode Adjusting the recording level manually Sound recording level You can adjust the recording sound level Use headphones to monitor the sound when you adjust it You can adjust the channel 1 and channel 2 separately Selecting the channel to be adjusted manually 1 Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or VCR 2 Press MENU to display the menu 3 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select C then press the dial 4 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select AUDIO SET then press the dial 5 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired item then press the dial 6 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select the setting of the item then press the dial 7 Press MENU to erase the menu display TAPE SET AUDIO SET TAPE SET TAPE SET te AUDIO SET te AUDIO SET AGC CH1 w AGC CH1 AGC CH2 AGC CH2 MAN GAIN MAN GAIN RETURN H n 4
107. justing the shutter speed 1 Set the AUTO LOCK selector to the center auto lock release position while the camcorder is in standby recording or memory mode 2 Press SHUTTER SPEED The shutter speed indicator appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder 3 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired speed As you turn the dial the shutter speed changes as follows 1 4 lt gt 1 8 1 15 1 30 lt gt 1 4000 gt 1 6000 1 10000 To increase the shutter speed select a smaller setting large value indicator on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder 1 AUTO l To return to automatic shutter speed mode Set the AUTO LOCK selector to AUTO LOCK or press SHUTTER SPEED The shutter speed indicator disappears from the LCD or viewfinder screen When shooting at slow shutter speed At slow shutter speed automatic focus may be lost Adjust the focus manually using a tripod When shooting under fluorescent light or light bulbs When shooting under fluorescent light or light bulbs a rare phenomenon may happen in which the screen lights up brightly depending on the shutter speed Flicker phenomenon If you set the shutter speed value to 1 30 or smaller You cannot use the spot light p 26 and digital effect p 40 functions Shooting with manual adjustment Using the ND filter Using the ND filter the ND filter 1 setting corresponds to 1 4 of the quantity of light and the ND filter 2 setting c
108. lable in each mode you preset If you want to use a preset both in CAMERA and memory modes you have to preset in each mode Focusing manually You can gain better results by manually adjusting the focus in the following cases e 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 e When you want to change the focus from a subject in the foreground to a subject in the background e Shooting a stationary subject when using a tripod 4 4 1 Slide FOCUS down to MANUAL The 2 indicator appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder in recording standby or memory mode 2 Turn the focus ring to sharpen the focus To return to the autofocus mode Slide FOCUS up to AUTO to turn off the F or M indicator To focus in infinity Slide FOCUS to INFINITY The ad indicator appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder This function is useful when the nearer subject is focused automatically even though you want to focus on a faraway subject To shoot with auto focusing momentarily Press PUSH AUTO The auto focus functions while you are pressing PUSH AUTO Use this button to focus on one subject and then another with smooth focusing When you release PUSH AUTO manual focusing resumes To obtain the correct focus First focus on a subject manually with the zoom set toward the
109. laying the index screen a 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 Viewing the recorded images using a personal computer The image data recorded with your camcorder is compressed in the JPEG format You can see images recorded on a Memory Stick on a computer screen Use the Memory Stick Reader Writer optional or PC card adaptor for Memory Stick optional or floppy disk adaptor for Memory Stick optional for this operation For detailed instructions on operation refer to the operating instructions of your computer and the Memory Stick Reader Writer PC card adaptor for Memory Stick or floppy disk adaptor for Memory Stick For details refer to the operating instructions of your accessory e Do not modify the directory of the file that corresponds to the DCF98 standard The modified file will not be read e If you use the new Memory Stick be sure to use it first with this camcorder 131 Copying an image recorded on a Memory Stick to tapes You can copy still images or titles recorded on a Memory Stick and record them to a tape Before operation Insert a tape for recording and a Memory Stick for playback into your camcorder 1 Set the POWER switch to VCR 2 Using the video control buttons search for a point where you want to record the desired still image Set the
110. led Device Approx 380 000 pixels Effective Approx 340 000 pixels Lens Combined power zoom lens Filter diameter 58 mm 2 3 8 in 12x Optical 48x Digital F1 6 2 4 Focal length 6 72 mm 1 4 27 8 in When converted to a 35 mm still camera 43 2 518 4 mm 1 3 4 20 1 2 in Color temperature Auto Indoor 3 200 K 3 Outdoor 5 800 K 4 Minimum illumination 1 lux F1 6 Input Output connectors S VIDEO input output Input output auto switch 4 pin mini DIN Luminance signal 1 Vp p 75 ohms unbalanced Chrominance signal 0 286 Vp p 75 ohms unbalanced VIDEO input output Input output auto switch RCA pin jack 1 Vp p 75 ohms unbalanced AUDIO CH1 CH2 input output Input output auto switch RCA pin jack 327 mV at output impedance more than 47 kilohms Output impedance with less than 2 2 kilohms Input impedance more than 47 kilohms Headphones jack Stereo minijack 3 5 mm LANC control jack Stereo mini minijack 2 5 mm INPUT1 INPUT2 connectors XLR 3 pin female 60 dBu 3 kilohms 4 dBu 10 kilohms 0 dBu 0 775 Vrms DV Interface 4 pin connector Speaker Dynamic speaker 20 mm LCD screen Picture 6 2 cm 2 5 type Total dot number 211 000 960 x 220 General Power requirements 7 2 V battery pack 8 4 V AC Adaptor Average power consumption when using the battery pack During camera recording using LCD 5 44 W Viewfinder 4 7 W Operatin
111. local time by setting a time difference Select WORLD TIME in the menu settings See page 105 for more information 155 156 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 inside your camcorder the beep sounds and the indicator flashes When the amp 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 compartment open Your camcorder can be used again if the indicator does not appear when the power is turned on again Note on moisture condensation Moisture may condense when you bring your camcorder from a cold place into a warm place or vice versa or when you use your camcorder in a hot place as follows e You bring your camcorder from a ski slope into a place warmed up by a heating device e You bring your camcorder from an air conditioned car or room into a hot place outside e You use your camcorder after a
112. mcorder searches for the previous or next photo Your camcorder automatically starts playback of the photo To stop searching Press W Scanning photo 1 Set the POWER switch to VCR 2 Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly until the photo scan indicator appears The indicator changes as follows INDEX SEARCH TITLE SEARCH DATE SEARCH PHOTO SEARCH PHOTO SCAN no indicator 3 Press K lt or BPI on the Remote Commander Each photo is played back for about five seconds automatically PHOTO 00 SCAN To stop scanning Press W suoesado ypeqAejg pasueApy 71 72 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 playback or playback pause mode press DIGITAL EFFECT and turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial until the desired digital effect indicator STILL FLASH LUMI or TRAIL flashes 2 Press the SEL PUSH EXEC dial The digital effect indicator lights up and the bars appear In STILL or LUMI mode the picture is captured and is stored in memory as a still picture at the time you press the SEL PUSH EXEC dial 3 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the effect For details of each digital effect function see page 40 STILL IM DIGITAL EFFECT To cancel the digital effect function Press DIGITAL EFFECT so that the indicator disappears
113. mething is wrong with the battery pack When using the AC Adaptor Be sure to use it near the wall outlet If a malfunction occurs disconnect the plug from the wall outlet Charging time Battery pack Full charge Normal charge NP F550 210 150 NP F570 supplied 260 200 NP F730 F750 300 240 NP F770 370 310 NP F960 420 360 NP F970 485 425 Approximate minutes to charge an empty battery pack Recording time Recording with Recording with Battery pack the viewfinder the LCD screen Continuous Typical Continuous Typical NP F550 130 115 70 60 110 100 60 55 NP F570 supplied 195 175 105 60 165 145 90 50 NP F730 230 205 125 110 190 170 105 95 NP F750 265 235 145 130 230 200 125 110 NP F770 400 360 215 190 345 310 185 165 NP F960 480 430 265 240 420 375 235 210 NP F970 600 540 330 300 515 460 285 255 Approximate minutes of recording time when you use a fully charged battery Numbers in parentheses indicate the time using a normally charged battery You cannot use the NP 500 510 710 battery pack on your camcorder Approximate minutes when recording while you repeat recording start stop zooming and turning the power on off The actual battery life may be shorter payers Buie5 13 14 Step 2 Preparing the power supply Playing time Battery pack Playing time Playing time o
114. n LCD screen with LCD closed NP F550 150 135 180 160 NP F570 supplied 230 205 265 235 NP F730 265 240 295 265 NP F750 315 275 365 325 NP F770 470 420 540 485 NP F960 575 515 660 590 NP F970 705 630 810 725 Approximate minutes of playing time when you use a fully charged battery Numbers in parentheses indicate the time using a normally charged battery You cannot use the NP 500 510 710 battery pack on your camcorder Notes e The supplied battery pack is charged a little e Some types of battery packs may not be sold in your region or country e Approximate recording time and continuous playing time at 25 C 77 F The battery life will be shorter if you use your camcorder in a cold environment What is InfoLITHIUM The InfoLITHIUM is a lithium ion battery pack which can exchange data such as battery consumption with compatible video equipment This unit is compatible with the InfoLITHIUM battery pack L series Your camcorder operates only with the InfoLITHIUM battery InfoLITHIUM battery packs L series have the mourmun mark InfoLITHIUM is a trademark of Sony Corporation If the camcorder is immediately turned off Even if the remaining battery time is enough to operate charge the battery pack fully again The correct remaining time is displayed Step 2 Preparing the power supply Connecting to a wall outlet When you use your camcorder
115. n gt 107 Changing the menu settings POWER Icon item Mode Meaning switch AT CH SELECT CH1 CH2 To play back the CHs 1 2 audios from each VCR channel However if you play back the audios via the camcorder s speaker the audios are mixed CH1 To play back the CH1 audio from both channels 1 2 CH2 To play back the CH2 audio from both channels 1 2 AUDIO MIX To adjust the balance between the channels VCR 1 2 CH1 2 and channels 3 4 CH3 4 p 88 CH1 A CH3 2 4 A V gt DV OUT OFF To output analog images in digital format VCR using your camcorder ON To output digital images in analog format using your camcorder VF POWER AUTO Does not display pictures on the viewfinder VCR when LCD panel is opened CAMERA ON Display pictures on the viewfinder when MEMORY LCD panel is opened LCD B L BRT NORMAL To set the brightness on the LCD screen to VCR normal CAMERA BRIGHT To brighten the LCD screen MEMORY LCD COLOR To adjust the color on the LCD screen with VCR the SEL PUSH EXEC dial CAMERA MEMORY To get low dA To get high intensity intensity VF B L BRT NORMAL To set the brightness on the viewfinder VCR screen to normal CAMERA BRIGHT To brighten the viewfinder screen MEMORY GUIDEFRAME OFF Does not display the guide frame CAMERA ON Displays the guide frame p 36 MEMORY Notes on LCD B L and VF B L e When you select BRIGHT battery life
116. n press the dial The cursor moves to CH2 and you can adjust the recording level of the channel 2 3 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the recording level of the channel 2 a Recording level meter b Decreases the recording level c Increases the recording level To clear the recording level adjustment display Press AUDIO LEVEL again When AGC CH1 or AGC CH2 is set to ON You can see the recording level adjustment display however you cannot adjust the recording level of the channel that the item above is set to ON When MAN GAIN is set to LINKED The recording level adjustment display is changed as follows Connecting an optional external microphone You can get your desired audio quality connecting multiple microphones or an optional microphone to your camcorder 1 Loosen the microphone holder screw and open the cover 2 Detach the supplied microphone and unplug the cable from the camcorder 3 Connect the microphone optional to the INPUT1 or INPUT2 connector 4 Select the channel to be used using the REC CH SELECT switch Used channels according to the position of the REC CH SELECT switch are as follows Audio input through The position of the REC CH The audio is recorded on SELECT switch INPUT1 CHI Channel 1 CH1eCH2 Channels 1 2 INPUT2 CH1 Channel 2 CH1eCH2 5 Set the following settings When connecting a microphone Set the INPUT LEVEL selector to MIC or MIC ATT Whe
117. n set to MIC ATT you can reduce the volume by about 20 dB And set the 48V switch to ON if the microphone is powered through its cable When connecting audio equipment Set the 48 V switch to OFF and set the INPUT LEVEL selector to LINE suoesado Bulpio 9y pasueApy 55 Presetting the adjustment for picture quality Custom preset You can preset the camcorder to record the picture with the desired picture quality When presetting adjust the picture by shooting a subject and checking the picture displayed on a TV using the menu settings 1 Press CUSTOM PRESET to display the CUSTOM PRESET menu in standby or memory mode 2 Press the SEL PUSH EXEC dial 3 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select SET then press the dial 4 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select ON then press the dial 5 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired item then press the dial 6 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the selected item then press the dial 7 Press CUSTOM PRESET The CUSTOM PRESET menu disappears and the indicator J appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder 1 CUSTOM PRESET STBY CUSTOM PRESET STBY cP SET OFF CP 4SET OFF COLOR LVL COLOR LVL SHARPNESS OCUSTOM PRESET SHARPNESS WB SHIFT WB SHIFT AGC LIMIT AGC LIMIT RESET RESET PRETURN CUSTOM PRESET STBY cP 4 SET 4OFF c 2 COLOR LVL ON L SHARPNESS CP END WB SHIFT AGC LIMIT RESET RETURN CUSTOM PRESET STBY
118. ns to standby mode When shooting a moving object in Tape Photo recording When playing back the image by another unit the image may be blurred This is not a malfunction Shooting with all the pixels PROG SCAN To import moving images to your PC to view still images we recommend you record in progressive recording mode To use progressive recording mode follow the procedure below Still images produced this way are more stable than those recorded on tapes in normal mode and thus are more suitable for analyzing high speed action such as sports scenes Since this camcorder takes in an image every 1 15 of a second in progressive recording mode moving images recorded in this mode may be subject to too much jitter To view moving images we recommend recording in normal mode tO a 1 Press MENU to display the menu in standby mode 2 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select WM then press the dial 3 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select PROG SCAN then press the dial 4 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select ON then press the dial 5 Press MENU to erase the menu display The PROG SCAN indicator lights up MANUAL SET c AUTO SHTR PROG SCAN SETUP MANUAL SET te AUTO SHTR uT PROG SCAN q SETUP RETURN Ts E 5 f MANUAL SET H PROG SCAN ese f te AUTO SHTR CALED J erc fami PROG SCAN ON i c Ble PRETURN f IM
119. o display the date and time during shooting set DATE REC to ON in the menu settings However once you record with the date and time you cannot erase them If the aperture adjustment is set to minimum CLOSE is displayed at the location of the aperture value Playing back a tape Various playback modes To operate video control buttons set the POWER switch to VCR To view a still picture playback pause Press Il during playback To resume normal playback press B gt or I siseg yoeqheld 31 32 Playing back a tape Note on DV formatted tapes You can play back DV formatted tapes on this camcorder if the tape is recorded in SP mode DV SP appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder during playback You cannot play back DV formatted tapes recorded in LP mode If you insert the cassette recorded in a PAL system The camcorder automatically identify the system and playback starts You can only view the picture only on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder of your camcorder Quasi PAL playback siseg yoeqheld 33 Advanced Recording Operations Recording a still image on a tape Tape Photo recording You can record still images on tapes with all the pixels in the progressive recording mode See page 35 for details This mode is useful when you print images using a video printer optional Besides the operation described here your camcorder can record still images on a Memory Sti
120. o select TITLEERASE then press the dial The title erase display appears 5 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select the title you want to erase then press the dial The ERASE OK indicator appears 6 Make sure the title is the one you want to erase and turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select OK then press the dial OK changes to EXECUTE 7 Press the SEL PUSH EXEC dial ERASING flashes for about two seconds and COMPLETE appears after erasing the title To cancel erasing Select RETURN in step 6 or 7 then press the SEL PUSH EXEC dial To erase all the titles See Erasing the cassette memory data on page 103 Making your own titles Sm You can make up to two titles and store them in cassette memory Each title can ily have up to 20 characters 1 Press TITLE in the standby playback or playback pause mode 2 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select 12 then press the dial 3 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select CUSTOM1 SET or CUSTOM2 SET then press the dial 4 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select the column of the desired character then press the dial 5 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired character then press the dial 6 Repeat steps 4 and 5 until you have selected all characters and completed the title 7 To finish making your own titles turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select SET then press the dial The title is stored in memory 8 Pr
121. o use it The indicator appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder Do not use the SteadyShot function when shooting a stationary object with a tripod 1 Press MENU to display the menu in standby or memory mode 2 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select amp then press the dial 3 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select STEADYSHOT then press the dial 4 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select OFF then press the dial 5 Press MENU to erase the menu display CAMERA SET te D ZOOM a 16 9WIDE STEADYSHOT FRAME REC INT REC WIND CAMERA SET te D ZOOM wm 16 9WIDE wa STEADYSHOT lt ON FRAME REC OFF a amp RETURN 2 CAMERA SET D ZOOM Te 16 9WI DE __ ra STEADYSHO amp RETURN ETC MENU END To activate the SteadyShot function again Select ON in step 4 then press the SEL PUSH EXEC dial Notes on the SteadyShot function e The SteadyShot function will not correct excessive camera shake e If you use a tele conversion lens optional or a wide conversion lens supplied these lens may influence the SteadyShot function suoljeiad Q Bulpiod9y pasueApy 49 50 Shooting with manual adjustment Adjusting the AE shift You can adjust the AE shift in accordance with shooting conditions and a subject 1 Press AE SHIFT in standby recording or memory mode The AE shift indicator appears on
122. om memory bars may appear because the built in rechargeable battery installed in your camcorder will have been discharged p 158 First set the year then the month the day the hour and then the minute 1 Press MENU to display the menu in the standby mode 2 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select J then press the dial 3 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select CLOCK SET then press the dial 4 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to adjust to the desired year then press the dial 5 Set the month day and hour by turning the SEL PUSH EXEC dial and pressing the dial 6 Set the minute by turning the SEL PUSH EXEC dial and pressing the dial by the time signal The clock starts to move 7 Press MENU to make the menu settings disappear 3 TC UB SET ETUP MEN re 4TC PRESET T E te CLOCK SET W UB PRESET LTI LTR SIZE TC FORMAT RETURN TC RUN TC MAKE UB TIME ETc 2 MENU END MENU END ETUP MEN ETUP MEN tc CLOCK SET v K_SET JUL 4 2005 LTR SIZE tof ft c 5 30 00PM RETURN 2005 JUL 4 5j MENU END MENU END The year changes as follows 1995 1996 2003 2079 t ij If you do not set the date and time as time and as date will b
123. on inserted into the time code 1 Set the POWER switch to VCR or CAMERA 2 Press MENU to display the menu 3 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select TC then press the dial 4 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select UB PRESET then press the dial 5 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select PRESET then press the dial 6 Set up the first two digits Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select the number then press the dial 7 Repeat step 6 to set up the other digits 8 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select SET then press the dial 6unip3 To cancel the user bits setting Select CANCEL in step 8 then press the SEL PUSH EXEC dial To reset the user bits Select RESET in step 5 then press the SEL PUSH EXEC dial Setting the user bits to the real time clock Set UB TIME to ON in the menu settings We recommend that you set the time beforehand 93 94 Setting time values Switching the time value TC U BIT Press TC U BIT Each time you press TC U BIT the time value changes between the time code and user bits TC Displays the time code This is indicated as 00 00 00 00 or 00 00 00 00 U BIT Displays user bits This is indicated as 00 00 00 00 Time code user bits Note The time code and user bits cannot be displayed properly if the tape does not have time code and or user bits recordings or if the time code was recorded using a non compatible method Superimposing a title
124. 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 to display the menu 3 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select LI then press the dial 4 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select SLIDE SHOW then press the dial 5 Press MEMORY PLAY Your camcorder plays back the images recorded on the Memory Stick in sequence ig I tb A iy MEMORY SET wr CONTINUOUS se DELETE ALL FORMAT MENU END SLIDE SHOW 400 0019 RETURN MENU END M PLAY START MENU END To stop or end the slide show Press MENU To pause during a slide show Press MEMORY PLAY To start the slide show from a particular image Select the desired image using MEMORY buttons before step 2 To view the recorded images on TV Connect your camcorder to a TV with the A V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder before operation If you change the Memory Stick during operation Be sure to follow the steps again from the beginning When the auto logo insert function is activated You cannot use this function 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 c
125. orded tape into the VCR 2 Set the POWER switch to VCR on your camcorder 3 Set DISPLAY in Et to LCD in the menu settings p 105 4 Press MENU to erase the menu display 5 Press REC and the button on its right simultaneously on your camcorder then immediately press Il on your camcorder 6 Press B gt on the VCR to start playback if you record a tape from a VCR Select a TV program if you record from a TV The picture from a TV or VCR appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder 7 Press I on your camcorder at the scene from which you want to start recording When you have finished recording Press W on both your camcorder and the VCR Using the Remote Commander In step 5 press REC and MARK simultaneously then immediately press Il And in step 7 press Ill at the scene from which you want to start recording Recording video or TV programs If your VCR is a monaural type Connect with a VCR using the audio cable monaural gt stereo optional Connect using an S video cable optional to obtain high quality pictures With this connection you do not need to connect the yellow video plug of the A V connecting cable Connect an S video cable optional to the S video jacks of both your camcorder and the VCR This connection produces higher quality DVCAM DV format pictures If you do various playbacks on the VCR during recording The recorded picture may be blurred On the commander mode
126. ording p 18 Video control mode p 31 172 15 Time code p 24 Quick Function Guide Functions to adjust exposure in the recording mode e Shooting backlit subjects BACK LIGHT p 25 e In spotlight such as at the theater or a formal event Spotlight mode p 26 Functions to give images more impact in the recording mode e Smooth transition between scenes FADER p 38 e Taking a still picture PHOTO p 34 118 e Digital processing of images DIGITAL EFFECT p 40 e Superimposing a title TITLE p 95 Functions to give a natural appearance to your recordings in the recording mode e Preventing deterioration of picture quality in digital D ZOOM MENU p 105 zoom e Focusing manually Manual focus p 59 Functions to be used in editing in the recording mode e Watching the picture on a wide screen TV Wide mode p 37 e Viewing images using a personal computer Memory Stick p 113 Functions to be used after recording in the playback mode e Digital processing of recorded images DIGITAL EFFECT p 72 e Displaying the date time or various settings when Data code p 30 you recorded 2 e Searching for scenes having a title Title search p 67 Ga e Searching for scenes recorded in the photo mode Photo search p 70 z e Scanning scenes recorded in the photo mode Photo scan p 71 g 3 a D You can insert the selected logo or mark on the moving picture being shot For d
127. orresponds to 1 32 of the quantity of light you can record a picture clearly by adjusting light amounts even if you shoot under too bright conditions When the ND1 or ND2 indicator flashes on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder The ND filter is necessary When ND 1 flashes set the ND FILTER selector to 1 so that the ND 1 indicator disappears from the LCD or viewfinder screen When ND 2 flashes set the ND FILTER selector to 2 so that the ND 2 indicator disappears from the LCD or viewfinder screen When ND OFF flashes on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder The ND filter is not necessary Set the ND FILTER selector to OFF so that the indicator disappears from the LCD or viewfinder screen The ND filter is now deactivated ND FILTER Notes e If you set the ND FILTER selector to another positions during recording the picture may be blurred or audio noise may occur We recommend that you check the position of the ND FILTER selector before shooting e When shooting a too bright object diffraction off the small aperture may cause slight off set in focusing This phenomenon is quite common with a use of a video camera recorder Using the ND filter will reduce influence of such phenomenon and you can attain a better shooting condition If you use the video flash light optional Set the ND FILTER selector to OFF when you use the flash suoesado Bulpiod9y pasueApy 47 Shooting with manual adjustment Shooting with the zeb
128. ose the cover firmly 17 Recording Basics Recording a picture Your camcorder automatically focuses for you 1 Open the shutter of the hood with a lens cap For more information about attaching the hood with a lens cap see page 165 2 Install the power source and insert a cassette See Step 2 to Step 4 p 11 to 17 for more information 3 Set the POWER switch to CAMERA while pressing the small green button Your camcorder is set to the standby mode 4 Slide OPEN in the direction of the mark to open the LCD panel The picture now being shot is displayed on the LCD screen and it disappears from the viewfinder screen 5 Press START STOP Your camcorder starts recording The REC indicator appears The camera recording lamps located on the front and rear of your camcorder light up To stop recording press START STOP again You can use REC START STOP located on the handle or front instead of START STOP on the rear Camera recording lamps Microphone Handle REC START STOP REC START STOP DVCAM 32K If the ND1 or ND2 indicator flashes on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder The ND filter is necessary Set the ND FILTER selector to 1 or 2 However if you change the position during recording the brightness of the picture may change or audio noise may occur This is not a malfunction We recommend that you check the position of the ND FILTER selector before shooting See Us
129. ox 100 KB STANDARD Approx 60 KB Note on the image quality mode indicator This is only displayed during recording The approximate number of images you can record on a Memory Stick optional The approximate number of images you can record on a Memory Stick that is formatted using this camcorder varies depending on which image quality mode you select and the complexity of the subject Image quality mode SUPER FINE FINE STANDARD 16 MB type 80 images 160 images 240 images 32 MB type 160 images 325 images 485 images 64 MB type 325 images 650 images 980 images 128 MB type 650 images 1310 images 1970 images suonesado PpS Aiowal 117 118 Recording still images on a Memory Stick Memory Photo recording You can record still images on a Memory Stick Before operation Insert a Memory Stick into your camcorder 1 Set the POWER switch to MEMORY Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the right unlock position 2 Keep pressing PHOTO lightly until the desired still picture appears The green mark stops flashing then lights up The brightness of the picture and focus are re adjusted being targeted for the middle of the picture and are fixed Recording does not start yet 3 Press PHOTO deeply The shutter clicks and the image is frozen The image displayed on the screen will be recorded on the Memory Stick Recording is complete when the bar scroll indi
130. p 105 Even if you adjust the viewfinder screen backlight The recorded picture will not be affected The eyecup You can attach the eyecup with the large part of it located on both left and right See page 164 for details Recording Basics 23 Recording a picture Using the digital zoom Zoom greater than 12x Zoom greater than 12x is performed digitally if you set D ZOOM to 24x or 48x in the menu settings The digital zoom function is set to OFF as a default setting p 105 If you use the digital zoom function the picture quality deteriorates The right ended portion of the bar shows the digital zooming zone The digital zooming zone appears when you set D ZOOM to 24x or 48x You cannot use the digital zoom When you set PROG SCAN to ON in the menu settings p 105 When the POWER switch is set to MEMORY Indicators displayed during recording The indicators are not recorded on the tapes a b c 40min a0 REC a e e f g D e Ki Ih k D i a Remaining battery time This appears after you turn on the power and wait for a while b Cassette memory This appears when using a tape with cassette memory c STBY REC d Time code User bits e Remaining tape This appears after you insert a cassette f Guide frame g DVCAM format DV format in SP mode h Audio mode i Time j ND filter The most suitable mode will flash regardless o
131. p 11 15 Others Symptom Cause and or Corrective Actions The title is not recorded e The tape has no cassette memory gt Use a tape with cassette memory p 95 142 e The cassette memory is full gt Erase unnecessary title p 98 e The tape is set to prevent accidental erasure gt Slide the write protect tab to REC p 17 e Nothing is recorded in that position on the tape gt Superimpose the title to the recorded position p 96 The cassette label is not recorded e The tape has no cassette memory gt Use a tape with cassette memory p 101 142 e The cassette memory is full gt Erase some data p 103 e The tape is set to prevent accidental erasure gt Slide the write protect tab to REC p 17 While editing using the i LINK cable recording picture cannot be monitored gt Disconnect the i LINK cable and connect it again p 74 Digital program editing does not function e The input selector on the VCR is not set correctly gt Check the connection and set up the selector position p 73 e Setting program on a blank portion of the tape is attempted gt Set the program again on a recorded portion p 79 e Your camcorder and the VCR are not synchronized gt Synchronize them p 76 Troubleshooting Symptom Cause and or Corrective Actions The Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder does not work e COMMANDER is set to OFF in the menu
132. p 17 Fast flashing e The tape has run out You need to eject the cassette Slow flashing e The write protect tab on the cassette is out p 17 Fast flashing e Moisture condensation has occurred p 156 e The tape has run out e The self diagnosis display function is activated p 152 uonewsoju jeuonippy B Moisture condensation has occurred Fast flashing e Eject the cassette turn off your camcorder and leave it for about one hour with the cassette compartment open p 156 N Warning indicator as to cassette memory Slow flashing e No tape with cassette memory is inserted p 142 Self diagnosis display p 152 o The still image is protected Slow flashing e The still image is protected p 135 J Warning indicator as to Memory Stick Slow flashing e No Memory Stick is inserted p 115 Fast flashing e Unreadable Memory Stick is inserted p 115 153 154 Warning indicators and messages 100 0001 Warning indicators Memory Stick file error Slow flashing File is broken e File has no compatibility w Memory Stick format error Fast flashing e There are two directories or more e Data is broken e Memory Stick is not formatted correctly p 109 Warning messages e CLOCK SET Set the date and time p 16 e FOR InfoLITHIUM Use an InfoLITHIUM battery pack p 12 BATTERY ONLY e MEMORY FULL The Memory Sti
133. protect tab Labeling position Rear Front e The position or the shape of the write protect tab may differ depending on the Memory Stick you use e You cannot record or erase still images when the write protect tab on the Memory Stick is set to LOCK e We recommend backing up important data e Image data may be damaged in the following cases If you remove the Memory Stick turn the power off or detach the battery for replacement when the access lamp is flashing If you use a Memory Stick near static electricity or magnetic fields e Prevent metallic objects or your finger from coming into contact with the metal parts of the connecting section e Stick its label on the labeling position e Do not bend drop or apply strong shock to a Memory Stick e Do not disassemble or modify a Memory Stick e Do not let the Memory Stick get wet e Do not use or keep a Memory Stick 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 e When you carry or store a Memory Stick put it in its case 113 114 Using a Memory Stick introduction A Memory Stick formatted by a computer A Memory Stick formatted by the Windows OS or Macintosh computers does not have a guaranteed compatibility with this camcorder Note on using the Memory Stick
134. r Changing the menu settings To change the mode settings in the menu settings select the menu items with the SEL PUSH EXEC dial The default settings can be partially changed First select the icon then the menu item and then the mode 1 In the standby VCR or MEMORY mode press MENU 2 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired icon then press the dial to set it 3 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired item then press the dial to set it 4 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired mode then press the dial to set it 5 If you want to change other items select a RETURN and press the dial then repeat steps 2 to 4 For details see Selecting the mode setting of each item p 106 MANUAL SET CAMERA VCR ep phon SCN a OTHERS TC UB SET TC UB SET TC PRESET TC PRESET re wont a UB PRESET UB PRESET i TC FORMAT TC FORMAT COMMANDER TC RUN TC RUN DISPLAY TC MAKE TC MAKE DATE REC UB TIME UB TIME ga REC LAMP N COLOR BAR Erc4HRS METER vi bEBaaas vi basta OTHERS WORLD TIME BEEP COMMANDER DISPLAY DATE REC REC LAMP COLOR RAR MENU END MENU END MEMORY MANUAL SET AUTO SHTR jegagdsa OTHERS WORLD TIME BEEP OTHERS WORLD TIME BEEP COMMANDER ON 4 a aga ME
135. ra pattern You can set the camcorder to display a zebra pattern diagonal stripes in the portion of the picture on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder with a subject whose brightness exceeds a certain level When the ZEBRA selector is set to 100 the portion of the picture where zebra pattern appears is an area of high brightness and overexposure You can check the picture level of a subject by displaying the zebra pattern Use the zebra pattern as a guide for adjusting the exposure and shutter speed so that you can get the desired picture Set the ZEBRA selector to 70 or 100 in standby or memory mode Setting Meaning 70 The zebra pattern appears in the portion of the picture on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder with a subject whose brightness is about 70 IRE 100 The zebra pattern appears in the portion of the picture on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder with a subject whose brightness exceeds more than 100 IRE OFF The zebra pattern does not appear on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder To erase the zebra pattern Set the ZEBRA selector to OFF Note on shooting with the zebra pattern Even though you see the zebra pattern on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder the zebra pattern is not recorded Shooting with manual adjustment Releasing the SteadyShot function When the SteadyShot function is working the camcorder compensates for camera shake You can release the SteadyShot function when you do not need t
136. rded in channels 1 and 2 and the new sound in channels 3 and 4 in 32 kHz The balance between channels 1 2 and channels 3 4 can be adjusted by selecting AUDIO MIX in the menu settings during playback and audio dubbing Both sounds can be played back You can monitor the sound during audio dubbing Fs48K 16 bit mode A new sound cannot be recorded but the original sound can be recorded in high quality using two channels The audio mode can be indicated on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder You may not add a sound on a DVCAM formatted tape which does not comply with the condition of the DVCAM format as described on page 140 or when you recorded on a DV formatted tape In this case NS appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder Notes on the mini DVCAM mini DV cassette When affixing a label on the mini DVCAM mini DV cassette Be sure to affix a label only on the locations as illustrated below a so as not to cause malfunction of your camcorder After using the mini DVCAM mini DV cassette Rewind the tape to the beginning put the cassette in its case and store it in an upright position If the cassette memory function does not work Reinsert a cassette a few times The gold plated connector of mini DVCAM mini DV cassettes may be dirty or dusty uonewsoju jeuonippy Cleaning the connector If the gold plated connector of mini DVCAM mini DV cassettes is dirty or dusty you may not operate the function using cassette memory Clean
137. re 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 using cassette memory You can use this function only when playing back a tape with cassette memory p 142 1 Set the POWER switch to VCR 2 Set CM SEARCH in to ON in the menu settings p 105 The default setting is ON 3 Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly until the date search indicator appears The indicator changes as follows INDEX SEARCH TITLE SEARCH DATE SEARCH PHOTO SEARCH PHOTO SCAN gt no indicator 4 Press k d or PPI on the Remote Commander to select the date for playback Your camcorder automatically starts playback at the beginning of the selected date To stop searching Press W 68 Searching a recording by date Date search Note If one day s recording is less than two minutes your camcorder may not accurately find the point where the recording date changes In the mark e The bar in the 60 mark indicates the present point on the tape e The X mark in the indicates the actual point you are trying to search If a tape has a blank portion between recorded portions The date search function may not work correctly Searching
138. rials may be copyrighted recording of such materials may be contrary to the provision of the copyright lays Precautions on camcorder care Lens and LCD screen finder e The LCD sdreen 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 gr en in color that constantly appear on the LCD screen and the finder These points are normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording Jn any way e Do not dir ctly shoot the sun Doing so might cause your camcorder to malfunction Take pictufes of the sun in low light conditions such as dusk e 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 your camcorder exposed to temperatures above 60 C 140 F such as in in the sun or under direct sunlight b e 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 malfunctiohs c a Contents of the recor malfunction of the ca Checking supplied accessories Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder
139. rite p 113 The image cannot be deleted e The image is protected gt Cancel image protection p 135 e The write protect tab on the Memory Stick is set to LOCK gt Set the tab to write p 113 You cannot format the Memory Stick e The write protect tab on the Memory Stick is set to LOCK gt Set the tab to write p 113 Deleting all the images cannot be carried out e The write protect tab on the Memory Stick is set to LOCK gt Set the tab to write p 113 You cannot protect the image e The write protect tab on the Memory Stick is set to LOCK gt Set the tab to write p 113 e The image to be protected is not being played back gt Press MEMORY PLAY to play back the image p 129 You cannot write a print mark on the still image e The write protect tab on the Memory Stick is set to LOCK gt Set the tab to write p 113 e The image that you will write a print mark is not being played back gt Press MEMORY PLAY to play back the image p 129 continued on the following page uonewJoju jeuonippy 150 Troubleshooting Symptom Cause and or Corrective Actions The photo save function does not work e The write protect tab on the Memory Stick is set to LOCK gt Set the tab to write p 113 e The battery pack is dead gt Install a charged battery pack or use the AC Adaptor instead of the battery pack
140. select the blank part 100 Labeling a cassette em f you use a tape with cassette memory you can label a cassette The label can consist of up to 10 characters and is stored in cassette memory When you insert the labeled cassette and set the POWER switch to VCR CAMERA or MEMORY the label is displayed for about five seconds 1 Insert the cassette you want to label 2 Set the POWER switch to VCR or CAMERA 3 Press MENU to display the menu 4 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select then press the dial 5 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select TAPE TITLE then press the dial The tape title display appears 6 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select the column of the desired character then press the dial 7 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired character then press the dial 8 Repeat steps 6 and 7 until you finish the label 9 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select SET then press the dial The label is stored in memory 6unipa CM SET TAPE TITLE CM SEARCH TAPE TITLE TITLE DSPL TITLEERASE LTEM ERASE em ERASE ALL uvwxy SET uvwxy SET Z amp 7 Za 71 MENU END MENU END MENU END TAPE TITLE M ABCDE 12345 FGHIJ 67890 KLMNO PQRST uvwxy Z amp 7 MENU END 101 102 Labeling a cassette To change the label you have made Insert the cassette to change the label and operate in the same
141. sing a LCD Cleaning Cloth optional to clean the LCD screen 157 158 Maintenance information and precautions Cleaning the wide conversion lens Remove dust from the lens surface using a blower or a soft brush Remove finger print or other stains using a soft cloth slightly moistened with a neutral detergent Charging the built in rechargeable battery Your camcorder has a built in rechargeable battery so that the date time and other settings are retained even when the POWER switch is set to OFF CHG 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 four months if you do not use your camcorder at all Even if the built in rechargeable battery is not charged it will not affect your camcorder operation To retain the date and time etc charge the battery if the battery is discharged Charging the built in rechargeable battery e Connect your camcorder to the house current using the AC Adaptor supplied with your camcorder and leave your camcorder with the POWER switch set to OFF CHG for more than 24 hours e Or install the fully charged rechargeable battery pack on your camcorder and leave your camcorder with the POWER switch set to OFF CHG for more than 24 hours Precautions Camcorder operation e Operate your camcorder on 7 2 V battery pack or 8 4
142. squall or a shower e 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 and tightly seal it Remove the bag when the air temperature inside the plastic bag has reached the surrounding temperature after about one hour Maintenance information and precautions Removing Dust from Inside the Viewfinder 1 While holding down the hook slide the viewfinder in the direction of the arrow and remove it out 2 Clean the surface with a commercially available blower To reattach the viewfinder Do step 1 above sliding the viewfinder in the reverse direction of the arrow Maintenance information Cleaning the video head To ensure normal recording and clear pictures clean the video heads The video head may be dirty when e mosaic pattern noise appears on the playback picture e playback pictures do not move e playback pictures do not appear e the indicator and ey CLEANING CASSETTE message appear one after another on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder uonewsoju jeuonippy If the above problem a or b occurs clean the video heads for 10 seconds with the Sony DVM12CL cleaning cassette optional Check the picture and if the above problem persists repeat cleaning Cleaning the LCD screen If fingerprints or dust make the LCD screen dirty we recommend u
143. st AUDIO MIX p 105 The title search function does not work e The tape has no cassette memory gt Use a tape with cassette memory p 67 142 e CM SEARCH is set to OFF in the menu settings gt Set it to ON p 105 e There is no title in the tape gt Superimpose the titles p 95 e The tape has a blank portion in the recorded portion p 67 continued on the following page 147 Troubleshooting Symptom Cause and or Corrective Actions Displaying the recorded date date search function does not work e The tape has no cassette memory gt Use a tape with cassette memory p 68 142 e CM SEARCH is set to OFF in the menu settings gt Set it to ON p 105 e The tape has a blank portion in the recorded portion p 69 The new sound now being added or that has been added to the recorded tape is not heard e AUDIO MIX is set to the CH1 2 side in the menu settings gt Set it to the side you want to monitor p 105 The title is not displayed e TITLE DSPL is set to OFF in the menu settings gt Set it to ON p 105 The sound is muted or images do not appear when monitoring images through TV gt Pull out the A V connecting cable from the AUDIO CH1 CH2 and VIDEO jacks then connect it again In the recording and playback modes Symptom Cause and or Corrective Actions The power does not turn on e The battery pack is not installed or is dead or ne
144. sting the synchronicity The EXECUTING indicator flashes on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder When finished the indicator changes to COMPLETE 8 Rewind the tape in the VCR then start slow playback Take a note of the opening numerical value of each CUT IN and the closing numerical value of each CUT OUT 9 Calculate the average of all the opening numerical values of each CUT IN and the average of all the closing numerical values of each CUT OUT OTHERS te EDIT SET RETURN EXECUTE RETURN OTHERS EDIT SET Nuttin ADJ_TEST EXECUTING CUTAN 7 titi H PEaOaa CUT OUT No 2 RETURN IN vEGEROaas COMPLETE 4 MENU END Dubbing only desired scenes Digital program editing 10 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select CUT IN then press the dial 11 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select the average numerical value of CUT IN then press the dial The calculated start position for recording is set 12 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select CUT OUT then press the dial 13 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select the average numerical value of CUT OUT then press the dial The calculated stop position for recording is set 14 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select 4 RETURN then press the dial J Errors in editing If you connect your camcorder to Sony equipment with
145. t Use a charged battery pack p 11 12 The B and amp indicators flash and no functions except for cassette ejection work e Moisture condensation has occurred gt Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at least one hour to acclimatize p 156 ci indicator does not appear when using a tape with cassette memory e The gold plated connector of the tape is dirty or dusty gt Clean the gold plated connector p 143 Remaining tape indicator is not displayed e The Ga REMAIN is set to AUTO in the menu settings gt Set it to ON to always display the remaining tape indicator p 105 When operating using the Memory Stick Symptom Cause and or Corrective Actions Operations do not function e The POWER switch is set to CAMERA or OFF CHG gt Set it to MEMORY or VCR e The Memory Stick is not inserted gt Insert a Memory Stick p 115 e The auto logo insert function is activated gt Refer to the extra operating instructions for Auto Logo Insert Recording does not function e The Memory Stick has already been recorded to its full capacity gt Erase unnecessary images and record again p 118 136 e The Memory Stick formatted incorrectly is inserted gt Format the Memory Stick or use another Memory Stick p 109 e The write protect tab on the Memory Stick is set to LOCK gt Set the tab to w
146. ta code Press DATA CODE on the camcorder or on the Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder in playback mode The display changes as follows date time various settings SteadyShot white balance gain shutter speed aperture value exposure mode no indicator Date time Various settings a m b w autor oo c JUL 4 2003 60 ATW 12 05 56 AM Fis o8 x f a SteadyShot OFF b Exposure mode c White balance d Gain e Shutter speed f Aperture value To not display the various settings Set DATA CODE to DATE in the menu settings p 105 The display changes as follows date time lt gt no indicator Recording data Recording data is your camcorder s information when you have recorded something In CAMERA mode the recording data will not be displayed When you use the data code function date or time appears if A blank portion of the tape is being played back The tape is unreadable due to tape damage or noise The tape was recorded by the camcorder without the date and time set Data code When you connect your camcorder to the TV the data code also appears on the TV screen p 33 Note on the date time indicator Recording date time is not displayed during shooting however it is automatically recorded on the tape You can check the recording date time during playback by pressing DATA CODE When you want t
147. tape to playback pause mode 3 Press REC and the button on its right simultaneously on your camcorder The tape is set to the recording pause mode 4 Press MEMORY PLAY to play back the still image you want to copy 5 Press Ill to start recording and press Ill again to stop 6 If you have more to copy repeat steps 4 and 5 To stop copying in the middle Press W During copying e You cannot operate the following buttons MEMORY PLAY MEMORY INDEX MEMORY DELETE MEMORY MEMORY and MEMORY MIX e If you continue copying do not use EDITSEARCH to search for the point where you want to record the desired still image If you do the playback image disappears from the screen 132 Copying an image recorded on a Memory Stick to tapes Note on the index screen You cannot record the index screen Image data modified with personal computers or shot with other equipment You may not be able to copy them with your camcorder If you press DISPLAY in standby or recording mode You can see memory playback and the file name indicators in addition to the indicators pertinent to tapes such as the time code indicator When the auto logo insert function is activated You cannot use this function suonesadg pns Aiowal 133 134 Playing back images continuously SLIDE SHOW You can automatically play back images in sequence This function is useful especially when checking recorded images
148. the DV jack the range of errors is within 5 frames The range may become wider in the following conditions e The interval between CUT IN and CUT OUT is less than five seconds p 78 e CUT IN or CUT OUT is set at the beginning of the tape bunip3 77 78 Dubbing only desired scenes Digital program editing Operation 1 Making Programs 5 STOP cD 1 Insert the tape for playback into your camcorder and insert a tape for recording into the VCR 2 Press MENU to display the menu 3 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select ETY then press the dial 4 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select VIDEO EDIT then press the dial 5 Search for the beginning of the first scene you want to insert using the video control buttons then pause playback p 31 REW PLAY FF_ PAUSE o cc ap OTHERS c BEEP COMMANDER DISPLAY VIDEO EDIT EDIT SET HRS METER RETURN lt MENU END VIDEO EDIT MARK 00 32 30 14 1 IN UNDO ERASE ALL START SCENE 0 GAARA AAAAAARAAAARAA MENU END Dubbing only desired scenes Digital program editing 6 Press the SEL PUSH EXEC dial or MARK on the Remote Commander The CUT IN point of the first program is set and the top part of the program mark changes to light blue 7 Search for the end of the first scene you want to insert using the video operating buttons then pause playback p 31 8 Press
149. the SEL PUSH EXEC dial or MARK on the Remote Commander The CUT OUT point of the first program is set then the bottom part of the program mark changes to light blue 9 Repeat steps 5 to 8 then set PROGRAM When the program is set the program mark changes to light blue You can set a maximum of 20 programs VIDEO EDIT 00 08 55 06 MARK 1 OUT UNDO STOP REW PLAY 69 FF_ PAUSE ERASE ALL D sa D a 6unipa SCENE o P ZABRZA AAAA MENU END VIDEO EDIT 00 09 07 06 VIDEO EDIT 00 10 01 23 MARK 2 IN MARK 4 IN UNDO UNDO ERASE ALL ERASE ALL START START SCENE 1 SCENE 3 ZAARA ZLAZI MENU END MENU END On a blank portion of the tape You cannot set CUT IN or CUT OUT on a blank portion of the tape Erasing the last program To change the end of the last program delete the CUT OUT mark To erase the whole program delete both the CUT IN and CUT OUT marks 1 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select UNDO then press the dial 2 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select EXECUTE then press the dial The last set program mark flashes then the setting is canceled To cancel erasing Select RETURN in step 2 then press the SEL PUSH EXEC dial 79 Dubbing only desired scenes Digital program editing Erasing all programs 1 Select VIDEO EDIT in the menu settings Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select ERASE ALL then press the dial 2 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC di
150. the image quality mode You can select the image quality mode in still picture recording The default setting is SUPER FINE 1 Set the POWER switch to VCR or MEMORY Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the right unlock position 2 Press MENU to display the menu 3 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select then press the dial 4 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select QUALITY then press the dial 5 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired image quality then press the dial Image quality settings Setting Display Meaning SUPER FINE This is the highest image quality in this camcorder The number of still images you can record is fewer than FINE The image is compressed to about 1 3 FINE Use this mode when you want to record high quality images The image is compressed to about 1 6 STANDARD This is the standard image quality The image is compressed to about 1 10 Note In some cases changing the image quality mode may not affect the image quality depending on the types of images you are shooting Using a Memory Stick introduction Differences in image quality mode Recorded images are compressed in JPEG format before being stored in memory The memory capacity allotted to each image varies depending on the image quality mode selected Details are shown in the table below Image quality mode Memory capacity SUPER FINE Approx 190 KB FINE Appr
151. time code may not be written properly between scenes when you change the recording format If you leave your camcorder in standby mode for five minutes The head drum of the camcorder automatically stops rotating This is to prevent the tape wear and save the battery power To re start recording press the START STOP button It may take more time to start recording This is not a malfunction Usable cassettes You can record both on mini DVCAM cassettes and on mini DV cassettes using your camcorder When you use a mini DV cassette set REC MODE to DV SP in the menu settings You can record on a tape 1 5 times longer than the DVCAM format When you want to record in the DV format or to make longer recording use the mini DV cassette Notes e If you record in the DV format the transition of a tape may not be smooth We recommend that you use mini DVCAM cassettes and set REC MODE to DVCAM in the menu settings to obtain reliable clear pictures e You cannot record on a tape in LP mode in the DV format If you use a mini DV cassette without setting REC MODE to DV SP The recordable time is 2 3 time that indicated on the cassette Cassettes that can be played back with your camcorder You can play back both cassettes recorded in the DVCAM format or in the DV format however you cannot play back cassettes that recorded in LP mode in the DV format 19 20 Recording a picture Adjusting the brightness of the LCD screen To adjust t
152. tter always clicks four times however the number of images recordable may be less than four Note on using a video flash light optional The video flash light does not work in the continuous or multi screen mode if you install it to the intelligent accessory shoe 119 Recording still images on a Memory Stick Memory Photo recording 1 Set the POWER switch to MEMORY Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the right unlock position 2 Press MENU to display the menu 3 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select I then press the dial 4 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select CONTINUOUS then press the dial 5 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired setting then press the dial MEMORY SET MEMORY SET w CONTINUOUS OFF a CONTINUOUS4 OFF Ga QUALITY ON te PRINT MARK ta PRINT MARK MULTI SCRN _J4PROTECT PROTECT amp SLIDE SHOW amp SLIDE SHOW ere DELETE ALL ete DELETE ALL FORMAT FORMAT RETURN RETURN MENU END MENU END MEMORY SET at CONTINUOUS ON ee DELETE ALL FORMAT RETURN MENU END MENU END Continuous shooting settings Setting Meaning indicator on the screen OFF Your camcorder shoots one image at a time no indicator ON Your camcorder shoots up to four still images at about 0 5 sec intervals E MULTISCRN Your camcorder shoots nine still
153. u press SPOT LIGHT when using the backlight function The backlight function will be canceled and the spot light function will be enabled When you manually adjust more than two of the following functions iris gain and shutter speed You cannot use the backlight function 25 Recording a picture Spot light This function prevents people s faces for example from appearing excessively white when shooting subjects lit by strong light such as in the theater Press SPOT LIGHT in standby recording or memory mode The indicator appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder To cancel press SPOT LIGHT again FADER BACK LIGHT SPOT LIGHT If you press BACK LIGHT when using the spot light function The spot light function will be canceled and the backlight function will be enabled You cannot use the spotlight mode while in the following settings Old movie Shutter speed value of 1 30 or smaller When you manually adjust more than two of the following functions iris gain and shutter speed Checking the recording END SEARCH EDITSEARCH Rec Review You can use these buttons to check recorded pictures or shoot so that the transition between the last recorded scene and the next scene you record is smooth END SEARCH s seg Bulpsoday EDITSEARCH Searching the end point of the recording END SEARCH You can easily go to the end of the last recorded portion Press END SEARCH
154. und recording level cccceseceeeeeees 53 Connecting an optional external MICTOPNONE AE TTT 55 Presetting the adjustment for picture quality CUSTO presetan sn RE 57 Focusing manually Interval recording s sa Frame by frame recording Cut recording 62 Superimposing the date and time on a picture E E E 63 Marking an Index sosnersserininanteru 64 Advanced Playback Operations Searching for a recording by index Index SCALCM EE dese E A 65 Searching the boundaries of recorded tape by tte Title Seareh westesccccctncistecaraisicsantes 67 Searching a recording by date Date Search 2 ccccccsssscssceiesusieaiesaitiinass 68 Searching for a photo Photo search Photo SCAM Sivsiestecs stewizeveststaueictiescs E 70 Playing back a tape with digital effects 72 Editing Dubbing a tape sssetscssinstsscgssiterddhdediscataisncassshacces 73 Dubbing only desired scenes Digital program editing ccceees 75 Using with an analog video unit and a PC Signal convert function cceeeeetesteeeees 81 Recording video or TV programs 82 Audio dubbing 86 Setting time values 90 Superimposing a title 99 Making your own titles 99 Labeling a cassette ccccceee 101 Erasing the cassette memory data 103 Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings ccccee 105 Memory Stick Operations Using a Memory Stick introduct
155. urred gt Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at least one hour to acclimatize p 156 c 22 00 e The video heads are dirty gt Clean the heads using the Sony DVM12CL cleaning cassette optional p 157 c 31 00 e A malfunction other than the above c 32 00 gt Remove the cassette and insert it again then operate your camcorder gt Disconnect the power cord of the AC Adaptor or remove the battery pack After reconnecting the power source operate your camcorder E 61 01 e A malfunction that you cannot service has occurred E 62 01 gt Contact your Sony dealer 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 nearest local authorized Sony service facility Warning indicators and messages If indicators and messages appear on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder check the following See the page in parentheses for more information Warning indicators amp The battery is dead or nearly dead Slow flashing e The battery is nearly dead Depending on conditions the J indicator may flash even if there are five to 10 minutes remaining Fast flashing e The battery is dead p 12 e The battery is completely dead BA Warning indicator as to tape Slow flashing e The tape is near the end e No tape is inserted p 17 e The write protect tab on the cassette is out
156. us p 59 and zoom p 23 AUTO LOCK selector Set the selector as shown below to maintain or release the settings of the functions AUTO i a b c HOLD AUTO LOCK a Select this position to let the unit adjust all the functions automatically HOLD b Select this position after setting the functions manually to maintain the settings Manual position AUTO LOCK release c Select this position to adjust the functions listed above manually If you use the video flash light optional We recommend that you set the AUTO LOCK selector to AUTO LOCK Notes e When you manually adjust more than two of the following functions during backlight or spot light mode iris gain and shutter speed the backlight or spot light function will be automatically canceled e The functions iris gain and shutter speed that are not adjusted manually will be automatically adjusted according to shooting conditions suolj eiad Q Burpy pasueApy 43 Shooting with manual adjustment Adjusting the iris Adjust the iris manually depending on the depth of field 1 Set the AUTO LOCK selector to the center auto lock release position while the camcorder is in standby recording or memory mode 2 Press IRIS The iris indicator appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder 3 Turn the IRIS dial to adjust the iris As you turn the dial the F value changes as follows F1 6 F11 CLOSE
157. us signal on your tape re record from the beginning to the end of the tape concerning above When you record using a digital video camera recorder without a cassette memory function on a tape recorded by one with the cassette memory function the same result may occur Cl l16K mark on the cassette The memory capacity of tapes marked with Cl l16K is 16 K bits Your camcorder can accommodate up to 16 K bits 16 K bits tape is marked with CII16K The maximum number of data recordable on cassette memory when using 16 K bits cassette memory Data Numbers INDEX 135 15 bytes One item of the data TITLE 106 DATE 24 10 bytes One item of the data PHOTO 48 10 bytes One item of the data CASSETTE LABEL 1 The numbers above are as a guide Copyright signal When you play back When you connect your camcorder to any other video camera recorder to dub a tape that has recorded copyright control signals for copyright protection you may not record the tape that played back on your camcorder When you record You cannot record software on your camcorder that contains copyright control signals for copyright protection of software COPY INHIBIT appears on the LCD 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 Usable cassettes Audio mode Fs32K 12 bit mode The original sound can be reco
158. use cassettes without cassette memory or the cassette memory is full the signals will be recorded only on the tape e When you record over the recorded tape and mark an index on the tape we recommend that you clear all data in the cassette memory before marking an index Advanced Playback Operations Searching for a recording by index Index search You can automatically search for the point where an index is marked and start playback from that point Index search Use a tape with cassette memory for convenience Use the Remote Commander for this operation Use this function to check where indexes are marked or to edit the tape at each sequence where the index is marked Searching for the index point using cassette memory You can use this function only when playing back a tape with cassette memory p 142 1 Set the POWER switch to VCR 2 Set CM SEARCH in to ON in the menu settings p 105 The default setting is ON 3 Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly until the index search indicator appears The indicator changes as follows INDEX SEARCH gt TITLE SEARCH DATE SEARCH PHOTO SEARCH PHOTO SCAN no indicator 4 Press k lt or PPI on the Remote Commander to select the index point for playback Your camcorder automatically starts playing back at the selected index point suoesado ypeqAejg pasueApy To stop searching Press W 65 Searching for a recording
159. way as you do to make a new label If you set the write protect tab of the tape to lock You cannot label the tape Slide the write protect tab to release the write protection If you have superimposed titles in the cassette When the label is displayed up to four titles also appear When the indicator has fewer than 10 spaces The cassette memory is full The indicates the number of characters you can select for the label To erase a character Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select then press the dial The last character is erased To enter a space Select Z amp then select the blank part Erasing the cassette memory data You can erase data stored in cassette memory each item s data can be erased separately You can also erase all items data once Erasing each item s data separately 1 Set the POWER switch to VCR or CAMERA 2 Press MENU to display the menu display 3 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select then press the dial 4 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select ITEM ERASE then press the dial 5 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select the item that you want to erase its data then press the dial Item Meaning INDEX ALL Erases all the index data TITLE ALL Erases all the title data DATE ALL Erases all the date data PHOTO ALL Erases all the photo data 6unip3 6 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select OK then press the dial
160. yed No function works though the power is on gt Disconnect the power cord of the AC Adaptor or remove the battery then reconnect it after about one minute Turn the power on If the functions still do not work press the RESET button located at the lower right of the ZEBRA selector using a sharp pointed object If you press the RESET button all the settings including the date and time return to the default p 15 163 151 152 Self diagnosis display Your camcorder has a self diagnosis display On the LCD screen or in the function a This function displays the current condition of viewfinder on the display your camcorder as a 5 digit code a window combination of a letter and figures on the C 21 004 LCD screen display window or in the viewfinder If a 5 digit code is displayed check the following code chart The last two digits will differ depending on indicated by I Paa the state of your camcorder Five digit display Self diagnosis display ec 00 01 You can service your camcorder yourself eE O0 O1 Contact your Sony dealer or nearest local authorized Sony service facility Cause and or Corrective Actions C 04 00 e You are using a battery pack that is not an InfoLITHIUM battery pack gt Use an InfoLITHIUM battery pack p 12 C 21 00 e Moisture condensation has occ

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