Sharp DSR-PD150P User Manual

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DSR-PD150P

3-060-817-34 (1)

Digital Camcorder

Operating Instructions

Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.

DSR-PD150P

Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony Digital camcorder.

Welcome!

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.

WARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.

To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

For the Customers in Europe

This product with the CE marking complies with both the EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) and Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC) issued by the Commission of the European Community. Compliance with these directives implies conformity to the following European standards:

•EN60065:Product Safety (supplied AC Adaptor only)

•EN55103-1:Electromagnetic Interference (Emission)

•EN55103-2:Electromagnetic Susceptibility (Immunity)

This product is intended for use in the following Electromagnetic Environment(s): E1 (residential), E2 (commercial and light industrial), E3 (urban outdoors) and E4 (controlled EMC environment ex. TV studio)

NOTICE ON THE SUPPLIED AC POWER ADAPTOR FOR CUSTOMERS IN THE UNITED KINGDOM

A moulded plug complying with BS1363 is fitted to this equipment for your safety and convenience.

Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be replaced, a 5 AMP fuse approved by ASTA or BSI to BS 1362 (i.e., marked with or mark) must be used.

If the plug supplied with this equipment has a detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the fuse cover after you change the fuse. Never use the plug without the fuse cover. If you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station.

Voor de klanten in Nederland

Bij dit product zijn batterijen gelevered. Wanneer deze leeg zijn, moet u ze niet weggooien maar inleveren als KCA.

The electromagnetic fields at the specific frequencies may influence the picture and sound of this digital camcorder.

Table of contents

Quick Start Guide ............................................... 4

Getting started

Using this manual ............................................... 6

Checking supplied accessories ......................... 8

Step 1 Installing the microphone ..................... 9

Step 2 Preparing the power supply .............. 10

Step 3 Inserting a cassette ............................... 15

Recording – Basics

Recording a picture .......................................... 16

Shooting backlit subjects (BACK

LIGHT) .......................................... 23

Spot light .............................................. 24

Checking the recording – END SEARCH /

EDITSEARCH / Rec Review ....................... 25

Playback – Basics

Playing back a tape ........................................... 26

Viewing the recording on TV ......................... 31

Advanced Recording Operations

Recording a still image on a tape

– Tape Photo recording ................................. 32

Shooting with all the pixels

– PROG. SCAN ............................................... 34

Using the guide frame ..................................... 35

Using the wide mode ....................................... 36

Using the fader function .................................. 37

Using special effects – Digital effect .............. 39

Shooting with manual adjustment ................. 42

Adjusting the white balance ........................... 50

Adjusting the recording level manually

– Sound recording level ................................ 52

Connecting an optional external

microphone ..................................................... 54

Presetting the adjustment for picture quality

– Custom preset ............................................. 56

Focusing manually ........................................... 58

Interval recording ............................................. 59

Frame by frame recording – Cut recording .. 61 Superimposing the date and time on a

picture .............................................................. 62

Marking an Index ............................................. 63

Advanced Playback Operations

Searching for a recording by index – Index

search ............................................................... 64

Searching the boundaries of recorded tape

by title – Title search ...................................... 66

Searching a recording by date

– Date search ................................................... 67

Searching for a photo

– Photo search/Photo scan ........................... 69

Playing back a tape with digital effects ......... 71

Editing

Dubbing a tape .................................................. 72

Dubbing only desired scenes

– Digital program editing ............................. 74

Using with an analog video unit and a PC

– Signal convert function .............................. 80

Recording video or TV programs .................. 81

Audio dubbing .................................................. 85

Setting time values ........................................... 89

Superimposing a title ....................................... 94

Making your own titles.................................... 98

Labeling a cassette .......................................... 100

Erasing the cassette memory data ................ 102

Customizing Your Camcorder

Changing the menu settings ......................... 104

Resetting the date and time ........................... 112

“Memory Stick” Operations

Using a “Memory Stick” – introduction ...... 113

Recording still images on a “Memory Stick”

– Memory Photo recording ........................ 118

Superimposing a still image in a “Memory

Stick” on a moving picture

– MEMORY MIX .......................................... 121

Recording an image from a tape as a still

image ............................................................. 124

Copying still images from a tape

– Photo save .................................................. 127

Viewing a still picture

– Memory Photo playback .......................... 129

Copying an image recorded on a “Memory

Stick” to tapes ............................................... 132

Playing back images continuously

– SLIDE SHOW ............................................ 134

Preventing accidental erasure

– Image protection ....................................... 135

Deleting images .............................................. 136

Writing a print mark – Print mark ............... 139

Additional Information

Compatibility of DVCAM and DV

formats ........................................................... 140

Usable cassettes ............................................... 142

About i.LINK ................................................... 144

Troubleshooting .............................................. 145

Self-diagnosis display .................................... 151

Warning indicators and messages ............... 152

Using your camcorder abroad ...................... 154

Maintenance information and precautions . 155

Specifications ................................................... 160

Quick Reference

Identifying the parts and controls ................ 161

Quick Function Guide .................................... 170

Index ................................................................. 171

Quick Start Guide

PUSH

This guide introduces you to the basic way of recording/playback. See the pages in parentheses “( )” for more information.

Installing the microphone (p. 9)

Install the supplied microphone with the model name (ECM-NV1) facing upward. Be sure to connect the microphone plug to the INPUT1 connector.

to INPUT1

Connecting the mains lead (p. 14)

Use the battery pack when using your camcorder outdoors (p. 10).

Connect the plug with its v mark

Quick Start Guide

facing toward the LCD panel side.

AC power adaptor (supplied)

Inserting a cassette (p. 15)

1 While pressing

the small blue button on the EJECT switch, slide it in the direction of the arrow.

Push the middle portion of the back of the cassette to insert it. Insert the cassette into the cassette compartment with the window facing out and the write-protect tab facing upward.

Window

Open the DC IN jack cover.

3 Close the cassette

compartment by pressing the PUSH mark on it.

4 Close the cassette lid

by pressing the PUSH button on the cassette lid.

Write-protect tab

Recording a picture (p. 16)

Viewfinder

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

4 Press START/

STOP. Your camcorder starts recording. To stop recording, press START/ STOP again.

POWER

VCR

(CHG)

OFF

CAMERA

MEMORY

3 Slide OPEN

Monitoring the playback picture on the LCD screen (p. 26)

1 Set the POWER switch to

VCR while pressing the small green button.

back in the B mark direction to open the LCD panel.

POWER

VCR

(CHG)

OFF

CAMERA

MEMORY

OPEN

1 Remove the hood cap.

2 Set the POWER switch to

CAMERA while pressing the small green button.

POWER

VCR

(CHG)

OFF

CAMERA

MEMORY

If the ND1 or ND2 indicator flashes, see page 46.

Quick Start Guide

2 Press m to rewind

the tape.

3 Press N to start

playback.

NOTE

Do not pick up your camcorder by holding the viewfinder, the LCD panel, the battery pack, or the microphone.

REW

PLAY

— Getting started —

Using this manual

As you read through this manual, buttons and settings on your camcorder are shown in capital letters.

e.g. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA.

When you carry out an operation, you can hear a beep or a melody sound to indicate that the operation is being carried out.

Note on cassette memory

Your camcorder is based on the DVCAM/DV format. We recommend that you use a tape with cassette memory .

The functions which require different operations depending on whether or not the tape has cassette memory are:

•Searching the end point of the recording – end search (p. 25, 29)

•Searching a recording by index – index search (p. 64)

•Searching a recording by date – date search (p. 67)

•Searching for a photo – photo search (p. 69).

The functions you can operate only with cassette memory are:

•Searching the boundaries of recorded tape by title – title search (p. 66)

•Superimposing a title (p. 94)

•Making your own titles (p. 98)

•Labeling a cassette (p. 100).

For details, see page 142.

You see this mark in the introduction of the features that are operated only with cassette memory.

Tapes with cassette memory are marked with (Cassette Memory).

Using this manual

Note on TV colour systems

TV colour systems differ from country to country. To view your recordings on a TV, you need a PAL system-based TV.

Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the provision of the copyright laws.

Precautions on camcorder care

•The LCD screen and the viewfinder are manufactured using high-precision technology. However, there may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (red, blue, green or white) that constantly appear on the LCD screen and in the viewfinder. These points occur normally in the manufacturing process and do not affect the recorded picture in any way. Effective ratio of pixels is 99.99% or more.

•Do not let your camcorder get wet. Keep your camcorder away from rain and sea water. Letting your camcorder get wet may cause your camcorder to malfunction. Sometimes this malfunction cannot be repaired [a].

•Never leave your camcorder exposed to temperatures above 60 °C (140 °F), such as in a car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight [b].

•Do not place your camcorder so as to point the viewfinder or the LCD screen or lens toward the sun. The inside of the viewfinder, LCD screen, or lens may be damaged

[c].

Getting started

[a][b][c]

Contents of the recording cannot be compensated if recording or playback is not made due to a malfunction of the camcorder, video tape, etc.

Checking supplied accessories

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

12 3

1 Wireless Remote Commander (1)

(p. 167)

2 AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power

adaptor (1), Mains lead (1) (p. 11)

3 NP-F330 battery pack (1) (p. 10, 11) 4 R6 (size AA) battery for Remote

Commander (2) (p. 168)

5 Memory Stick Reader/Writer (1),

Stand (1), Specified extension cable

(1), Driver software (CD-ROM) (1)

You cannot use the “PIXELA ImageMixer” software to copy images from your camcorder to your computer.

6 “Memory Stick” (1) (p. 113) 7 A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 31, 72) 8 Hood cap (1) (p. 16) 9 Shoulder strap (1) (p. 165) 0 Application software: PictureGear

4.1Lite (CD-ROM) (1) (p. 131)

qa Lens hood (1) (p. 163) qs Eyecup (large) (1) (p. 20) qd Microphone (1) (p. 9), Wind screen (1)

(p. 9)

qf Operating instructions (2)

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

recording only on the channel 1, set it to CH1, and when recording both on the channels 1 and 2, set it to CH1•CH2.

Getting started

REC CH

INPUT

REC CH

INPUT

SELECT

LEVEL

SELECT

LEVEL

CH1•CH2

LINE MIC

CH1

MIC ATT

INPUT1 INPUT2

INPUT

+48V

OFF

+48V

LEVEL

LINE

MIC

OFF

MIC ATT

INPUT2

REC CH SELECT

SELECT

CH1•CH2

LINE

MIC

CH1

MIC ATT

INPUT1 INPUT2

When the wind is blowing hard

Set CH1 or CH2 of WIND to ON in the menu settings according to the input (p. 104).

When you unplug the microphone plug

Unplug it while holding the PUSH button down.

INPUT

INPUT LEVEL

LEVEL

INPUT

+48V

OFF

+48V

LEVEL

LINE

MIC

OFF

MIC ATT

INPUT2

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 V mark on the battery pack. Slide

the battery pack until it is locked.

To remove the battery pack

Lift up the viewfinder. Slide the battery pack out in the direction of the arrow while pressing BATT RELEASE down.

BATT RELEASE

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 power adaptor supplied with

your camcorder to the DC IN jack with the plug’s v mark facing toward the LCD panel side.

(2) Connect the mains lead to the AC power adaptor. (3) Connect the mains lead to mains. (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 u, normal charge is completed. To fully charge the battery (full charge), leave the battery pack attached for about one hour after normal charge is completed until FULL appears on the display window. Fully charging the battery allows you to use the battery longer than usual.

(CHG)

OFF

POWER

VCR

CAMERA

MEMORY

Getting started

After charging the battery pack

Disconnect the AC power 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

•

Prevent metallic objects from coming into contact with the metal parts of the DC plug of the AC power adaptor. This may cause a short-circuit, damaging the AC power adaptor.

•Keep the battery pack dry.

•

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 power adaptor is disconnected. – Something is wrong with the battery pack.

Charging time

Battery pack Full charge (Normal charge)

NP-F330 (supplied) 150 (90)

NP-F530/F550 210 (150)

NP-F730/F750 300 (240)

NP-F930/F950 390 (330)

NP-F960 420 (360)

Approximate minutes to charge an empty battery pack

Recording time

Battery pack the viewfinder the LCD screen

NP-F330 (supplied) 60 (55) 30 (30) 50 (45) 25 (25)

NP-F530 100 (90) 55 (50) 85 (75) 45 (40)

NP-F550 130 (115) 70 (60) 110 (100) 60 (55)

NP-F730 230 (205) 125 (110) 190 (170) 105 (95)

NP-F750 265 (235) 145 (130) 230 (200) 125 (110)

NP-F930 355 (320) 195 (175) 300 (270) 165 (150)

NP-F950 405 (360) 225 (200) 345 (310) 190 (170)

NP-F960 480 (430) 265 (240) 420 (375) 235 (210)

Recording with Recording with

Continuous* Typical** Continuous* Typical**

Approximate minutes of recording time when you use a fully charged battery

Step 2 Preparing the power supply

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 continuous recording time at 25 °C (77 °F). The battery life will be

shorter if you use your camcorder in a cold environment.

** Approximate minutes when recording while you repeat recording start/stop,

zooming and turning the power on/off. The actual battery life may be shorter.

Playing time

Battery pack Playing time Playing time

on LCD screen with LCD closed

NP-F330 (supplied) 70 (65) 85 (75)

NP-F530 115 (105) 145 (130)

NP-F550 145 (130) 180 (160)

NP-F730 260 (230) 295 (265)

NP-F750 305 (265) 365 (325)

NP-F930 400 (355) 460 (415)

NP-F950 465 (420) 550 (495)

NP-F960 560 (500) 660 (590)

Approximate minutes of playing time when you use a fully charged battery

Numbers in parentheses “( )” indicate the time using a normally charged battery. The battery life will be shorter if you use your camcorder in a cold environment. You cannot use the NP-500/510/710 battery pack on your camcorder.

Getting started

Notes

•The supplied battery pack is charged a little.

•Some types of battery packs may not be sold in your region or country.

What is ”InfoLITHIUM?”

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

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 mains

When you use your camcorder for a long time, we recommend that you power it from mains using the AC power adaptor.

(1) Open the DC IN jack cover and connect the AC power adaptor to the DC IN

jack on your camcorder with the plug’s v mark facing toward the LCD panel side.

(2) Connect the mains lead to the AC power adaptor. (3) Connect the mains lead to mains.

1 2,3

Precaution

The set is not disconnected from the AC power source (mains) as long as it is connected to the mains, even if the set itself has been turned off.

Notes

•The mains lead must only be changed at an authorized service shop.

•AC power adaptor can supply power even if the battery pack is attached to your

camcorder.

•The DC IN jack has source priority. This means that the battery pack cannot supply any power if the mains lead is connected to the DC IN jack, even when the mains lead is not plugged into the mains.

Using a car battery

Use the Sony DC Adaptor/Charger (not supplied).

Step 3 Inserting a cassette

(1) Install the power source (p. 10). (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.

Getting started

3,4

Write-protect tab

Window

PUSH

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 the protect position.

PUSH

If the grip strap prevents the cassette lid from opening fully

Adjust the length of the grip strap (p. 165).

If flashes even if the cassette has been inserted

Press the PUSH button again to close the cover firmly.

— Recording – Basics —

Recording a picture

Your camcorder automatically focuses for you.

(1) Remove the hood cap and pull the hood cap string to fix it. (2) Install the power source and insert a cassette. See “Step 2” and “Step 3” for

more information (p. 10 to 15).

(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 B 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 front instead of START/STOP on the rear.

Camera recording lamps

OPEN

POWER

VCR

(CHG)

OFF

CAMERA

MEMORY

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 “Using the ND filter” on page 46.

Microphone

REC 00:00:00:01

40min

REC START/STOP

DVCAM

32K

VCR

(CHG)

OFF

CAMERA

LOCK

POWER

MEMORY

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.

Recording

Note on the progressive 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.

104). The picture quality may improve in this mode, but if you shoot a moving subject, the image may shake when it is played back.

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. 25). However, check the following:

•When you change the battery pack, set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG).

•Do not mix recordings in the DVCAM format and the DV format on one tape.

The playback picture may be distorted or the time code may not be written properly between scenes when you change the recording format.

If you leave your camcorder in standby mode for five minutes

The head drum of the camcorder automatically stops rotating. This is to prevent the tape wear and save the battery power. To re-start recording, 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.

– Basics

Notes

•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.

•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.

Recording a picture

Adjusting the LCD screen

The LCD panel is opened up to 90 degrees and it rotates about 90 degrees to the viewfinder side and about 180 degrees to the lens side. If you turn the LCD panel over so that it faces the other way in standby or recording mode, the indicator appears on the LCD screen and in the viewfinder (Mirror mode).

180°

90°

OPEN

To close the LCD panel, set it vertically and swing it into the camcorder body until it clicks.

Note

When opening the LCD panel, the viewfinder is automatically turned off, however, it is not turned off when the LCD panel is turned over or the camcorder is in mirror mode.

When you use the LCD screen outdoors in direct sunlight

The LCD screen may be difficult to see. If this happens, we recommend that you use the viewfinder.

When you adjust the angle of the LCD panel

Make sure that the LCD panel is opened up to 90 degrees.

When using both the LCD screen and the viewfinder during shooting

The usable time of the battery pack when using both the LCD screen and the viewfinder will be shorter a little than when using the viewfinder only.

Pictures in the mirror mode

The picture on the LCD screen is a mirror-image. However, the recording picture will be normal.

Indicators in the mirror mode

The STBY indicator appears as zX and REC as z. Some of the other indicators appear mirror-reversed and others are not displayed. However, if you close the LCD panel with the LCD screen turned over, indicators appear normally.

Recording a picture

Adjusting the brightness of the LCD screen

To adjust the brightness of the LCD screen, press LCD BRIGHT + or –. The battery life is longer when the LCD panel is closed. Use the viewfinder instead of the LCD screen to save the battery power.

To brighten

Recording

– Basics

LCD BRIGHT

To darken

On the LCD screen backlight

You can change the brightness of the backlight. Select LCD B.L. in the menu settings (p. 104).

Even if you do the LCD screen adjustment using the LCD BRIGHT +/– buttons, or using LCD B.L. and LCD COLOUR items in the menu settings

The recorded picture will not be affected.

Recording in a low position

You can record in a low position to get an interesting recording angle. Lift up the viewfinder or rotate the LCD panel with the screen facing up to record from a low position. In this case, it is useful to use the REC START/STOP button located on the front or the camcorder.

REC

START/

STOP

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 indicators in the viewfinder come into sharp focus.

Lift up the viewfinder and move the viewfinder lens adjustment lever.

To adjust the brightness of the viewfinder screen, use the VF B.L. item in the menu settings (p. 104).

Even if you adjust the viewfinder screen backlight

The recorded picture will not be affected.

When the shooting conditions are too bright

Use the supplied large eyecup. Fit it onto the camcorder by stretching the corners a little. You can attach it with the large part of it located on both left and right.

Recording a picture

Using the zoom feature

To zoom with the zoom lever

Press the power zoom lever a little for a slower zoom. Press it deeper for a faster zoom. Using the zoom function sparingly results in better-looking recordings.

“T” side: for telephoto (subject appears closer) “W” side: for wide-angle (subject appears farther away)

Recording

– Basics

When you shoot close to a subject

If you cannot get a sharp focus, press the “W” side of the power zoom lever until the focus is sharp. You can shoot a subject that is at least about 80 cm (about 2 feet 5/8 inch) away from the lens surface in the telephoto position, or about 1 cm (about 1/2 inch) away in the wide-angle position.

To zoom with the zoom ring

Using the zoom ring, you can control the zoom by your desired speed and you can make fine adjustments. During recording, turn the zoom ring to the desired speed.

Zoom ring

For wide-angle

For telephoto

Note

If you turn the zoom ring quickly, the zoom may not respond to the zoom ring adjustment. Rotate the zoom ring with appropriate speed.

Recording a picture

Using the digital zoom – Zoom greater than 12×

Zoom greater than 12× is performed digitally, if you set D ZOOM to 24× or 48× in the

menu settings. The digital zoom function is set to OFF as a default setting (p. 104). 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 24× or 48×.

You cannot use the digital zoom:

– When you set PROG. SCAN to ON in the menu settings (p. 104). – When the POWER switch is set to MEMORY.

Indicators displayed during recording

The indicators are not recorded on the tapes.

[a] [b] [c]

min

REC

45min

DVCAM

12:05:56

[j] [i]

4 7 2000

[k]

00:00:00:01

[a]Remaining battery time indicator

This appears after you turn on the power and wait for a while.

[b]Cassette memory indicator

This appears when using a tape with cassette memory.

[c] STBY/REC indicator [d]Time code/User bits [e]Remaining tape indicator

This appears after you insert a cassette.

[f] Guide frame [g]DVCAM format/DV format in SP mode indicator [h]Audio mode indicator [i] Time indicator [j] ND filter indicator

The most suitable mode will flash regardless of 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 indicator

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[d] [e]

[f] [g]

[h]

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. 89).

On user bits display

You can display the user bits, pressing TC/U-BIT (p. 93).

Remaining tape indicator

The indicator may not be displayed accurately depending on the tape.

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 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 . indicator appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. To cancel, press BACK LIGHT again.

FADER

BACK LIGHT SPOT LIGHT

Recording

– Basics

BACK LIGHT

If you press SPOT LIGHT when using the backlight function

The backlight function will be cancelled 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.

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.

If you press BACK LIGHT when using the spot light function

The spot light function will be cancelled and the backlight function will be enabled.

You cannot use the spotlight mode while in the following settings:

– Old movie – Shutter speed value of 1/25 or smaller – When you manually adjust more than two of the following functions: iris, gain, and

shutter speed

FADER

BACK LIGHT SPOT LIGHT

SPOT LIGHT

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

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 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.

Recording

– Basics

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 –7 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).

— Playback – Basics —

Playing back a tape

You can monitor the playback picture on the LCD screen. If you close the LCD panel, you can monitor the playback picture in the viewfinder. You can also control playback using the Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder.

(1) Install the power source and insert the recorded tape. (2) Set the POWER switch to VCR while pressing the small green button. The

video control buttons light up.

(3) Slide OPEN in the direction of the B mark to open the LCD panel. (4) Press m to rewind the tape. (5) Press N to start playback. (6) To adjust the volume, press either of the VOLUME +/– buttons .

VOLUME

To stop playback

Press x.

(CHG)

OFF

POWER

VCR

CAMERA

MEMORY

PLAYREW

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.

Playback

– Basics

DATA CODE

DISPLAY

DATA CODE

Playing back a tape

Using the data code function

Your camcorder automatically records not only images on the tape but also the recording data (date/time or various settings when recorded) (Data code).

Press DATA CODE on the camcorder or on the Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder in playback mode.

The display changes as follows: date/time t various settings (SteadyShot, white balance, gain, shutter speed, aperture value, exposure mode) t no indicator

Date/time Various settings

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[a] SteadyShot OFF indicator [b] Exposure mode indicator [c] White balance indicator [d] Gain indicator [e] Shutter speed indicator [f] Aperture value

To not display the various settings

Set DATA CODE to DATE in the menu settings (p. 104). The display changes as follows: date/time y no indicator

AUTO 50 ATW F1.6 0dB

[a] [b] [c] [d] [e] [f]

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. 31).

Note on the date/time indicator

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 X during playback. To resume normal playback, press N or X.

To advance the tape

Press M in stop mode. To resume normal playback, press N.

To rewind the tape

Press m in stop mode. To resume normal playback, press N.

To change the playback direction

Press on the Remote Commander during playback to reverse the playback direction. To resume normal playback, press N.

To locate a scene monitoring the picture (picture search)

Keep pressing m or M during playback. To resume normal playback, release the button.

To monitor the picture at high-speed while advancing or rewinding the tape (skip scan)

Keep pressing m while rewinding or M while advancing the tape. To resume rewinding or advancing, release the button.

To view the picture at slow speed (slow playback)

Press y during playback. For slow playback in the reverse direction, press on the Remote Commander, then press y. To resume normal playback, press N.

To view the picture at double speed

Press ×2 on the Remote Commander during playback. For double speed playback in the reverse direction, press , then press ×2 on the Remote Commander. To resume normal playback, press N.

To view the picture frame-by-frame

Press C on the Remote Commander in playback pause mode. For frame-by-frame playback in the reverse direction, press c. To resume normal playback, press N.

To search the last scene recorded (END SEARCH)

Press END SEARCH in stop mode. The last five seconds of the recorded portion plays back and stops.

Playback

– Basics

In various playback modes

•Sound is muted.

•The previous picture may remain as a mosaic image during playback.

When the playback pause mode lasts for five minutes

Your camcorder automatically enters the stop mode. To resume playback, press N.

Slow playback

Slow playback can be performed smoothly on your camcorder: however, this function does not work for a signal output through the DV IN/OUT jack.

When you play back a tape in reverse

Horizontal noise may appear at the center, or the top and bottom of the screen. This is not a malfunction.

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.

Viewing the recording on TV

Connect your camcorder to your TV or VCR with the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder to watch the playback picture on the TV screen. You can operate the video control buttons in the same way as when you monitor playback pictures on the LCD screen. When monitoring the playback picture on the TV screen, we recommend that you power your camcorder from mains using the AC power adaptor (p. 14). Refer to the operating instructions of your TV or VCR.

Open the jack cover. Connect your camcorder to the TV using the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder. Then, set the TV/VCR selector on the TV to VCR.

S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO CH1/CH2

DV IN/OUT

(not supplied)

Yellow

AUDIO CH1/CH2

White

: Signal flow

Red

If your TV is connected to a VCR

Connect your camcorder to the line input on the VCR by using the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder. Set the input selector on the VCR to LINE.

If your TV or VCR is a monaural type

Connect with the TV or VCR using the audio cable (monaural y stereo) (not supplied).

Playback

– Basics

S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO

If your TV or VCR has an S video jack

Connect using an S video cable (not supplied) 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 the S video cable (not supplied) to the S video jacks on both your camcorder and the TV or the VCR. This connection produces higher quality DVCAM/DV format pictures.

When you adjust the TV screen

If you monitor the shooting picture, not the playback picture, set COLOUR BAR to ON in the menu settings (p. 104). The colour bar is displayed on the TV screen.

— 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 mode. See page 34 for details. This mode is useful when you print images using a video printer (not supplied). Besides the operation described here, your camcorder can record still images on a “Memory Stick” (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.

PHOTO

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

•During tape photo recording, you cannot change the mode or setting.

•The PHOTO button does not work: – While the fader function is set or in use. – While the digital effect function is set or in use.

•Do not shake the camcorder 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 returns to standby mode.

CAPTURE

•••••••

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.

Recording a still image on a tape – Tape Photo recording

Printing the still image

You can print a still image by using a video printer (not supplied). Connect with the video printer using the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder. Connect the yellow plugs of the cable to the video input of the video printer and the VIDEO jack on your camcorder. Refer to the operating instructions of the video printer as well.

Video printer

S VIDEO

(not supplied)

VIDEO

: Signal flow

If the video printer is equipped with an S video input

Use an S video connecting cable (not supplied). Connect it to the S VIDEO jack on your camcorder and the S video input of the video printer.

LINE IN

VIDEOS VIDEO

Advanced Recording Operations

Shooting with all the pixels – PROG. SCAN

To import moving images to your PC to view still images, we recommend you record in progressive mode. To use progressive mode, follow the procedure below. Still images produced this way are more stable than those recorded on a mini DV in normal mode, and thus are more suitable for analysing high-speed action such as sports scenes. (Since this camcorder takes in an image every 1/15 of a second in progressive mode, moving images recorded in this mode may be subject to too much jitter. To view moving images, we recommend recording in normal mode.)

(1) Press MENU to display the menu in standby mode.

(2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select (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.

PROG. SCAN

, then press the dial.

MANUAL SET

2-4

AUTO SHTR PROG. SCAN

[MENU] : END

MANUAL SET

AUTO SHTR PROG. SCAN RETURN

MANUAL SET

AUTO SHTR PROG. SCAN RETURN

[MENU] : END

OFF ON

[MENU] : END

To return to normal mode

Select OFF in step 4, then press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.

Note on the progressive mode

A normal TV broadcast divides the screen into two finer fields and displays them in turns every 1/50 of a second. Thus, the actual image displayed in an instant covers only half of the apparent image area. Displaying the whole image simultaneously on a full screen is called displaying with all the pixels. In this mode, the resolution of the still picture is clearer than in the normal mode. This camcorder takes in an image every 2/25 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 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.

On digital zooming

You cannot use digital zooming in this mode.

When the auto logo insert function is activated

You cannot use the progressive mode.

Using the guide frame

You can easily make the picture be on a horizontal line using the guide frame. The guide frame is not recorded.

(1) Press MENU to display the menu in standby, recording, or memory mode. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select (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.

To clear the guide frame

Select OFF in step 4, then press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial or simply press DISPLAY.

, then press the dial.

LCD/VF SET

2-4

LCD B. L. LCD COLOUR VF B. L. GUI DEFRAME

[MENU] : END

LCD/VF SET

LCD B. L. LCD COLOUR VF B. L. GUI DEFRAME RETURN

LCD/VF SET

LCD B. L. LCD COLOUR VF B. L. GUI DEFRAME RETURN

[MENU] : END

OFF ON

Advanced Recording Operations

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 LCD screen or in the viewfinder during recording in 16:9WIDE mode [a]. The picture during playback on a normal TV [b] or on a widescreen TV [c] is compressed in the widthwise direction. If you set the screen mode of the wide-screen TV to the full mode, you can watch pictures of normal images [d].

[a]

16:9

WIDE

In standby mode, set 16:9WIDE to ON in in the menu settings (p. 104).

[b]

[c]

[d]

To cancel the wide mode

Set 16:9WIDE to OFF in the menu settings (p. 104).

In wide mode, you cannot select the following modes:

•Old movie

•Progressive 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.

Using the fader function

You can fade the picture in or out to give your recording a professional appearance.

[a]

FADER

OVERLAP*

WIPE*

DOT* (Random)

* Fade in only

RECSTBY

[b]

MONOTONE

When fading in, the picture gradually changes from black-and-white to colour. When fading out the picture gradually changes from colour to black-and-white.

Advanced Recording Operations

RECSTBY

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 t MONOTONE t OVERLAP t WIPE t DOT t 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.

FADER

(CHG)

OFF

POWER

VCR

CAMERA

MEMORY

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.

Using special effects – Digital effect

You can add special effects to recorded pictures using the various digital functions. The sound is recorded normally.

STILL

You can record a still image so that it is superimposed on a moving picture.

FLASH (FLASH MOTION)

You can record still images successively at constant intervals.

LUMI. (LUMINANCEKEY)

You can swap a brighter area in a still 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

Still image

LUMI.

Moving picture

Advanced Recording Operations

Using special effects – Digital effect

(1) In standby or recording mode, press DIGITAL EFFECT. The digital effect

indicator appears.

(2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired digital effect mode.

The digital effect indicator changes as follows: STILL y FLASH y LUMI. y TRAIL y 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

STILL The rate of the still image you want to superimpose on the

FLASH The interval of flash motion

LUMI. The colour scheme of the area in the still image which is to be

TRAIL The time until the incidental image vanishes

OLD MOVIE No adjustment necessary

The longer the bar on the screen, the stronger the digital effect. The bar appears in the following modes: STILL, FLASH, LUMI. and TRAIL.

moving picture

swapped with a moving picture

To cancel the digital effect

Press DIGITAL EFFECT. The digital effect indicator disappears.

DIGITAL EFFECT

LUMI.

Using special effects – Digital effect

Notes

•The following functions do not work in digital effect mode: – Fader – Tape Photo recording – Shutter speed (1/25 or smaller) adjustment

•The following functions do not work in old movie mode: – Wide mode – Spot light mode – Shutter speed adjustment

When you turn the power off

The digital effect will be automatically cancelled.

Advanced Recording Operations

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. 50), focus (p. 58), and zoom (p. 21).

AUTO LOCK selector

Set the selector as shown below to maintain or release the settings of the functions.

AUTO LOCK

[a]

[b]

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 (not supplied)

We recommend that you set the AUTO LOCK selector to AUTO LOCK.

Notes

•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 cancelled.

•The functions (iris, gain, and shutter speed) that are not adjusted manually will be automatically adjusted according to shooting conditions.

[c]

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 y ... y F11 y CLOSE. For a smaller aperture, select a higher value.

IRIS

•

AUTO LOCK

Advanced Recording Operations

F2.8

HOLD

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)

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.

AUTO

LOCK

HOLD

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.

GAIN

0dB

Shooting with manual adjustment

Adjusting the shutter speed

(1) Set the AUTO LOCK selector to the center (auto lock release) position while

the camcorder is in standby, recording, or memory mode.

(2) Press SHUTTER SPEED. The shutter speed indicator appears on the LCD

screen or in the viewfinder.

(3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired speed. As you turn the

dial, the shutter speed changes as follows: 1/3 y 1/6 y 1/12 y ... y 1/3500 y 1/6000 y 1/10000 To increase the shutter speed, select a smaller setting (large value indicator on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder).

AUTO

LOCK

HOLD

SHUTTER

SPEED

Advanced Recording Operations

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 1/25 or smaller

You cannot use the spot light (p. 24) and digital effect (p. 39) 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 corresponds to 1/32 of the quantity of light), you can record a picture clearly by adjusting light amounts, even if you shoot under too bright conditions.

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

2 1

OFF

Notes

•If you set the ND FILTER selector to another positions during recording, the picture may be blurred or audio noise may occur. We recommend that you check the position of the ND FILTER selector before shooting.

•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 (not supplied)

Set the ND FILTER selector to OFF when you use the flash.

Shooting with manual adjustment

Shooting with the zebra pattern

You can set the camcorder to display a zebra pattern (diagonal stripes) in the portion of the picture on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder with a subject whose brightness exceeds a certain level. 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

100

OFF

Meaning

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 %.

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 %.

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.

ZEBRA

Advanced Recording Operations

OFF

100

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 camerashake.

You can release the SteadyShot function when you do not need to use it. The indicator appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. 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 (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.

1,5

, then press the dial.

2-4

CAMERA SET

D ZOOM 16 : 9W

DE STEADYSHOT FRAME REC I

NT. REC

CAMERA SET

D ZOOM 16 : 9W

[MENU] : END

I STEADYSHOT FRAME REC I

NT. REC

RETURN

CAMERA SET

D ZOOM

16 : 9W

[MENU] : END

STEADYSHOT

FRAME REC

RETURN

NT. REC

ON OFF

OFF

[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

•The SteadyShot function will not correct excessive camera-shake.

•If you use a tele conversion lens (not supplied) or a wide conversion lens (not

supplied), these lens may influence the SteadyShot function.

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 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.

Advanced Recording Operations

AE SHIFT

When you adjust AE shift

The –4 to +4 indicator is displayed on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. The number varies corresponding to the AE shift level.

Adjusting the white balance

White balance adjustment makes white subjects look white and allows more natural colour 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:

(One-push white balance) y (Outdoor) y n (Indoor).

AUTO

LOCK

WHT BAL

HOLD

Indicator

(Outdoor)

n (Indoor)

Shooting conditions

• 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.

• Recording a sunset/sunrise, just after sunset, just before sunrise, neon signs, or fireworks

• Under a colour matching fluorescent lamp

• Lighting condition changes quickly

• Too bright a place such as a photography studio

• Under sodium lamps or mercury lamps

Adjusting the white balance

If you have selected in step 3

When you set the white balance to one-push white balance mode, the setting is locked and maintained even if lighting conditions change. You can achieve recording with natural colours without the image being affected by ambient light. (With the indicator on the screen)

(1) Shoot a white object such as paper fully. (2) Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.

The 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

•When you shoot with studio lighting or video lighting, use the n (indoor) mode.

•When you shoot with fluorescent lighting, readjust the white balance using the

(one-push white balance) mode , or use the automatic white balance mode. If you use the n (indoor) mode, white balance may not be adjusted appropriately.

Shooting when lighting conditions have changed

•When lighting conditions have changed, readjust the white balance while the camcorder is in standby mode.

•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.

Advanced Recording Operations

If the 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 (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.

, then press the dial.

POWER

VCR

(CHG)

OFF

CAMERA

MEMORY

2,7

3,4

TAPE SET

REC MODE AUD

O MODE

REMA

C NR

AUD

O SET

TAPE SET

AUD AGC CH1 AGC CH2 MAN GA

[MENU] : END

RETURN

[MENU] : END

O SET

5,6

TAPE SET

O SET

AUD AGC CH1 AGC CH2 MAN GA RETURN

TAPE SET

AUD AGC CH1 AGC CH2 MAN GA

[MENU] : END

RETURN

[MENU] : END

O SET

ON OFF

OFF

Items to be adjusted

Item

AGC CH1

AGC CH2

MAN GAIN

Setting

ON OFF

a)b)

SEPARATED LINKED

Meaning

Switches the recording level adjustment of the channel 1 from automatic (ON) and manual (OFF).

Switches the recording level adjustment of the channel 2 from automatic (ON) and manual (OFF).

Sets the recording levels of channel 1 and channel 2 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.

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 IN/OUT jack

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,

then press the dial. The cursor moves to “CH2,” and you can adjust the recording level of the channel 2.

(3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the recording level of the channel 2.

Advanced Recording Operations

1,2

AUDIO LEVEL

[a]

CH1 CH2

30 20 12 0 dB

[b] [c]

CH1 CH2

[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.

30 20 12 0 dB CH1 CH2

CH1,2

30 20 12 0 dB

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 (not supplied) 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

INPUT1 CH1 Channel 1

INPUT2 CH1 Channel 2

(5) Set the following settings.

When connecting a microphone

Set the INPUT LEVEL selector to MIC or MIC ATT. When set to MIC ATT, you can reduce the volume by about +20 dB. And set the +48V switch to ON if the microphone is powered through its cable.

When connecting audio equipment

Set the +48 V switch to OFF and set the INPUT LEVEL selector to LINE.

SELECT switch

CH1•CH2 Channels 1/2

CH1•CH2 —

1,2

4,5

REC CH

REC CH SELECT

SELECT

CH1•CH2

CH1

REC CH SELECT

INPUT

INPUT LEVEL

LEVEL

LINE MIC

MIC ATT

INPUT1 INPUT2

INPUT

+48V

LEVEL

LINE

MIC

OFF

MIC

ATT

INPUT2

+48 V

INPUT LEVEL

+48V

OFF

Connecting an optional external microphone

When the wind is blowing hard

Set CH1 or CH2 of WIND to ON in the menu settings according to the input (p. 104).

We recommend that you set MIC NR to OFF in the menu settings in the following cases:

•When you use the external microphone at a distance from the camcorder.

•When the REC CH SELECT switch is set to CH1 and you will not record any audio via the INPUT2 connector.

•When you set the INPUT LEVEL selector to LINE.

When you unplug the microphone plug

Unplug it while holding the PUSH button down.

Notes

•When you use an external microphone, make sure that the wind screen does not appear on the screen, using an underscan monitor.

•If you use equipment other than a 48-V microphone with the +48V switch set to ON, a malfunction of the equipment may occur. When you connect equipment other than a 48-V microphone, set it to OFF.

Advanced Recording Operations

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 LCD screen or in the viewfinder.

appears on the

CUSTOM

PRESET

CUSTOM PRESET

CUSTOM PRESET STBY

SET COLOUR LVL SHARPNESS WB SH

FT AGC LIMIT RESET

[CP] : END

CUSTOM PRESET

OFF

2-4

5,6

CUSTOM PRESET STBY

SET COLOUR LVL SHARPNESS WB SH AGC LIMIT RESET RETURN

[CP] : END

CUSTOM PRESET STBY

SET COLOUR LVL SHARPNESS WB SH AGC LIMIT RESET RETURN

[CP] : END

OFF

CUSTOM PRESET STBY

SET COLOUR LVL SHARPNESS WB SH AGC LIMIT RESET RETURN

[CP] : END

CUSTOM PRESET STBY

COLOUR LVL

[CP] : END

OFF ON

CUSTOM PRESET STBY

SET COLOUR LVL SHARPNESS WB SH

FT AGC LIMIT RESET RETURN

[CP] : END

Presetting the adjustment for picture quality

Items to be adjusted

Item

COLOUR LVL

SHARPNESS WB SHIFT AGC LIMIT RESET

Meaning

Colour intensity

Sharpness White balance Auto Gain-limit 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 available 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.

Adjustment value

Decreases colour intensity y Increases colour intensity

Softer y Sharper Bluish y Reddish 6 dB/12 dB/OFF

Advanced Recording Operations

Focusing manually

You can gain better results by manually adjusting the focus in the following cases:

•The autofocus mode is not effective when shooting – subjects through glass coated with water droplets – horizontal stripes – subjects with little contrast with backgrounds such as walls and sky

•When you want to change the focus from a subject in the foreground to a subject in the background

•Shooting a stationary subject when using a tripod

(1) Slide FOCUS down to MANUAL. The 9 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.

AUTO

MAN

INFINITY

FOCUS

PUSH AUTO

To return to the autofocus mode

Slide FOCUS up to AUTO to turn off the 9 or indicator.

To focus in infinity

Slide FOCUS to INFINITY. The indicator appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. This function is useful when the nearer subject is focused automatically, even though you want to focus on a faraway subject.

To shoot with auto focusing momentarily

Press PUSH AUTO. The auto focus functions while you are pressing PUSH AUTO. Use this button to 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 “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.

9 changes as follows:

when recording a distant subject.

when the subject is too close to focus on.

Interval recording

You can make a time-lapse recording by setting the camcorder to automatically record and standby sequentially. You can achieve an excellent recording for flowering, emergence, etc., with this function.

Example

1 s 1 s

9 min 59 s 9 min 59 s

[a][a]

[b][b]

[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

, 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.

1 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select INTERVAL, then press the dial. 2 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired interval time, then

press the dial. The time: 30SEC y 1MIN y 5MIN y 10MIN.

3 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select REC TIME, then press the dial. 4 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired recording time, then

press the dial. The time: 0.5SEC y 1SEC y 1.5SEC y 2SEC.

RETURN, then press the dial.

30SEC

2-4

5 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select

CAMERA SET

1 2

NT. REC

NTERVAL REC T RETURN

CAMERA SET

NT. REC

NTERVAL

REC T RETURN

10 min10 min

Advanced Recording Operations

30SEC

1M I N 5M

10M

CAMERA SET

D ZOOM 16 : 9W

DE STEADYSHOT FRAME REC I

NT. REC

CAMERA SET

D ZOOM 16 : 9W

[MENU] : END

STEADYSHOT FRAME REC I

NT. REC

RETURN

[MENU] : END

CAMERA SET

D ZOOM 16 : 9W STEADYSHOT FRAME REC I

NT. REC

RETURN

[MENU] : END

CAMERA SET

3 4

NT. REC

NTERVAL

REC T

RETURN

OFF

ON OFF SET

[MENU] : END

0 . 5SEC

[MENU] : END

CAMERA SET

NT. REC

NTERVAL

REC T

RETURN

[MENU] : END

0 . 5SEC 1SEC 1

5SEC

2SEC

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.

NTERVAL

(CHG)

OFF

POWER

VCR

CAMERA

MEMORY

CAMERA SET

D ZOOM 16 : 9W

DE STEADYSHOT FRAME REC I

NT. REC

RETURN

[MENU] : END

To cancel the interval recording

•Set INT. REC to OFF in the menu settings.

•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 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.

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 (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.

, then press the dial.

Advanced Recording Operations

2-4

CAMERA SET

D ZOOM 16 : 9W

DE STEADYSHOT FRAME REC I

NT. REC

CAMERA SET

D ZOOM 16 : 9W

[MENU] : END

DE STEADYSHOT FRAME REC I W RETURN

[MENU] : END

NT. REC

CAMERA SET

D ZOOM 16 : 9W STEADYSHOT FRAME REC I

NT. REC W RETURN

[MENU] : END

OFF ON

To cancel the cut recording

•Set FRAME REC to OFF in the menu settings.

•Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG), VCR, or MEMORY.

6,7

VCR

(CHG)

OFF

CAMERA

POWER

MEMORY

FRAME REC

Notes on cut recording

•The last recorded cut is longer than other cuts.

•The proper remaining tape time is not indicated if you use this function continuously.

•You cannot mark an index during cut recording.

Superimposing the date and time on a 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 (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.

, then press the dial.

1,5

2-4

OTHERS

[MENU] : END

WORLD T

ME BEEP COMMANDER D

SPLAY DATE REC REC LAMP COLOUR BAR HRS METER

OTHERS

WORLD T BEEP COMMANDER D

SPLAY DATE REC REC LAMP COLOUR BAR HRS METER

RETURN

[MENU] : END

OTHERS

WORLD T BEEP COMMANDER D

SPLAY DATE REC REC LAMP COLOUR BAR HRS METER RETURN

[MENU] : END

OFF ON

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.

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. 64).

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. 82).

Advanced Recording Operations

[a] [b]

STBY

INDEX MARK

REC

INDEX

MARK

REC

INDEX

STBY

INDEX

MARK

To cancel index marking

Press INDEX MARK again in standby mode.

Notes on the index

•

Index marks are recorded during recording, you cannot mark an index after recording.

•Index signals will be recorded both on the tape and on cassette memory. If you use cassettes without cassette memory or the cassette memory is full, the signals will be recorded only on the tape.

•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

is ON.

(3) Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly, until the index

search indicator appears. The indicator changes as follows: INDEX SEARCH t TITLE SEARCH t DATE SEARCH t PHOTO SEARCH t PHOTO SCAN t no indicator

(4) Press . or > on the Remote Commander to select the index point for

playback. Your camcorder automatically starts playing back at the selected index point.

to ON in the menu settings (p. 104). The default setting

POWER

VCR

(CHG)

OFF

CAMERA

MEMORY

To stop searching

Press x.

MODE

INDEX SEARCH

1 5 / 9 / 00 2 6 / 9 / 00 3 24 / 12 / 00 4 1 / 1 / 01 5 11 / 2 / 01 6 29 / 4 / 01

INDEX SEARCH

1 5 / 9 / 00 2 6 / 9 / 00 3 24 / 12 / 00 4 1 / 1 / 01 5 11 / 2 / 01 6 29 / 4 / 01

17:30

8:50 10:30 23:25

16:11 13:45

17:30

8:50 10:30 23:25

16:11 13:45

CAM LINE CAM CAM CAM CAM

Searching for a recording by index – Index search

In the mark

•The bar in the mark indicates the present point on the tape.

•The mark in the indicates the actual point you are trying to search for.

If a tape has a blank portion between recorded portions

The index search function may not work correctly.

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

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 t DATE SEARCH t PHOTO SEARCH t PHOTO SCAN t no indicator

(4) Press . on the Remote Commander to search for the previous index point

or press > 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 . or >, your camcorder searches for the previous or next index point.

to OFF in the menu settings (p. 104). If using a tape

Advanced Playback Operations

To stop searching

Press x.

Searching the boundaries of recorded tape by title – Title search

If you use a tape with cassette memory, you can search for the boundaries of recorded tape by title (Title search) (p. 142). Use the Remote Commander for this operation.

(1) Set the POWER switch to VCR. (2) Set CM SEARCH in

is ON.

(3) Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly, until the title

search indicator appears. The indicator changes as follows: INDEX SEARCH t TITLE SEARCH t DATE SEARCH t PHOTO SEARCH t PHOTO SCAN t no indicator

(4) Press . or > on the Remote Commander to select the title for playback.

Your camcorder automatically starts playback of the scene having the title that you selected.

to ON in the menu settings (p. 104). The default setting

(CHG)

POWER

VCR

OFF

CAMERA

MEMORY

MODE

To stop searching

Press x.

If you use a tape without cassette memory

You cannot superimpose or search for a title.

In the mark

•The bar in the mark indicates the present point on the tape.

•The mark in the indicates the 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.

TITLE SEARCH 1 SCENE1

2 SCENE2 3 SCENE3 4 SCENE4 5 SCENE5 6 SCENE6

TITLE SEARCH

3 SCENE3 4 SCENE4 5 SCENE5 6 SCENE6 7 SCENE7 8 SCENE8

Searching a recording by date – Date search

You can automatically search for the point where the recording date changes and start playback from that point (Date search). Use a tape with cassette memory for convenience. Use the Remote Commander for this operation. 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

is ON.

(3) Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly, until the date

search indicator appears. The indicator changes as follows: INDEX SEARCH t TITLE SEARCH t DATE SEARCH t PHOTO SEARCH t PHOTO SCAN t no indicator

(4) Press . or > on the Remote Commander to select the date for playback.

Your camcorder automatically starts playback at the beginning of the selected date.

to ON in the menu settings (p. 104). The default setting

Advanced Playback Operations

POWER

VCR

(CHG)

OFF

CAMERA

MEMORY

To stop searching

Press x.

MODE

DATE SEARCH

1 5 / 9 / 00 2 6 / 9 / 00 3 24 / 12 / 00 4 1 / 1 / 01 5 11 / 2 / 01 6 29 / 4 / 01

DATE SEARCH

1 5 / 9 / 00 2 6 / 9 / 00 3 24 / 12 / 00 4 1 / 1 / 01 5 11 / 2 / 01 6 29 / 4 / 01

Searching a recording by date – Date search

Note

If one day’s recording is less than two minutes, your camcorder may not accurately find the point where the recording date changes.

In the mark

•The bar in the mark indicates the present point on the tape.

•The 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 for the date without using cassette memory

(1) Set the POWER switch to VCR. (2) Set CM SEARCH in

without cassette memory, skip this step.

(3) Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly, until the date

search indicator appears. The indicator changes as follows: INDEX SEARCH t DATE SEARCH t PHOTO SEARCH t PHOTO SCAN t no indicator

(4) Press . on the Remote Commander to search for the previous date or press

> 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 . or >, your camcorder searches for the previous or next date.

to OFF in the menu settings (p. 104). If using a tape

To stop searching

Press x.

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

ON.

(3) Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly, until the photo

search indicator appears. The indicator changes as follows: INDEX SEARCH t TITLE SEARCH t DATE SEARCH t PHOTO SEARCH t PHOTO SCAN t no indicator

(4) Press . or > on the Remote Commander to select the date for playback.

Your camcorder automatically starts playback of the photo having the date that you selected.

to ON in the menu settings (p. 104). Default setting is

Advanced Playback Operations

VCR

(CHG)

OFF

CAMERA

POWER

MEMORY

MODE

To stop searching

Press x.

In the mark

•The bar in the mark indicates the present point on the tape.

•The mark in the indicates the actual point you are trying to search for.

If a tape has a blank portion between recorded portions

The photo search function may not work correctly.

PHOTO SEARCH 1 5 / 9 / 00

2 6 / 9 / 00 3 24 / 12 / 00 4 1 / 1 / 01 5 11 / 2 / 01 6 29 / 4 / 01

PHOTO SEARCH 1 5 / 9 / 00

2 6 / 9 / 00 3 24 / 12 / 00 4 1 / 1 / 01 5 11 / 2 / 01 6 29 / 4 / 01

17:30

8:50

10:30

23:25 16:11 13:45

17:30

8:50 10:30 23:25 16:11 13:45

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. 104).

(3) Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly, until the photo

search indicator appears. The indicator changes as follows: INDEX SEARCH t DATE SEARCH t PHOTO SEARCH t PHOTO SCAN t no indicator

(4) Press . or > on the Remote Commander to select a photo for playback.

Each time you press . or >, your camcorder searches for the previous or next photo. Your camcorder automatically starts playback of the photo.

To stop searching

Press x.

Scanning photo

(1) Set the POWER switch to VCR. (2) Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly, until the photo

scan indicator appears. The indicator changes as follows: INDEX SEARCH t TITLE SEARCH t DATE SEARCH t PHOTO SEARCH t PHOTO SCAN t no indicator

(3) Press . or > on the Remote Commander.

Each photo is played back for about five seconds automatically.

POWER

VCR

(CHG)

OFF

CAMERA

MEMORY

To stop scanning

Press x.

MODE

PHOTO 00

SCAN

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 39.

Advanced Playback Operations

DIGITAL EFFECT

STILL

To cancel the digital effect function

Press DIGITAL EFFECT so that the indicator disappears.

Notes

•You cannot process a picture using the digital effect function that is input from other equipment.

•To record pictures that you have processed using the digital effect function, record the pictures 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 DV IN/ OUT jack.

When you set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) or stop playing back

The digital effect function will be automatically cancelled.

— 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.

S VIDEO

(not supplied)

VIDEO

AUDIO CH1/CH2

: Signal flow

S VIDEO VIDEO

AUDIO

When you have finished dubbing the tape

Press x on both your camcorder and the VCR.

Be sure to clear the indicators from the screen

If they are displayed, press the following buttons so as not to record the indicators on the dubbed tape:

•The DISPLAY button

•The DATA CODE button

•The SEARCH MODE button on the Remote Commander

You can edit on VCRs that support the following systems

8 mm, Hi8, Digital8, VHS, S-VHS, VHSC, S-VHSC,

Betamax, ED Betamax, DVCAM, mini DV or DV

If your VCR is a monaural type

Connect with a VCR using the audio cable (monaural y stereo) (not supplied).

Dubbing a tape

Connect using an S video cable (not supplied) 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 (not supplied) 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 (not supplied) to this camcorder and other video equipment having a fine synchro-editing function, using this camcorder as a player.

Using an i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable)

Simply connect the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) (not supplied) to DV IN/OUT and to DV IN/OUT of the DVCAM/DV products. With a digital-to-digital connection, video and audio signals are transmitted in digital form for high-quality editing. You cannot dub the titles, display indicators or the contents of cassette memory.

(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.

Editing

DV IN/OUT

(not supplied)

: Signal flow

S VIDEO LANC

DV IN/OUT

When you have finished dubbing a tape

Press x on both your camcorder and the VCR.

You can connect one VCR only using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) Pictures processed by the digital effect function

Pictures processed by the digital effect function are not output through the DV IN/ OUT jack.

If you record a playback pause picture with the DV IN/OUT jack

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 (DV connecting cable) (not supplied) will be required.

[a][a]

[b]

[a]Undesired frame [b]Moves the scene

Before operating the digital program editing

Preparation 1 Connecting the VCR. (p. 73) Preparation 2 Adjusting the synchronization of the VCR (p. 75).

When you dub using the same VCR again, you can skip Preparation 2.

Using the digital program editing function

Operation 1 Making programs. (p. 77) Operation 2 Performing a digital program editing (Dubbing a tape). (p. 79)

Notes

•You cannot dub the titles, display indicators, or the contents of cassette memory.

•If you start recording from the very beginning of the tape, the first 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.

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 (DV connecting 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 , 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 adjusting the synchronicity. The EXECUTING indicator flashes on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. When finished, the indicator changes to COMPLETE.

(8)Rewind the tape in the VCR, then start slow playback.

Take a note of the 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.

Editing

4-6

OTHERS

ED I T SET ADJ TEST “CUT–I N” “CUT–OUT” RETURN

OTHERS

ED I T SET ADJ TEST

[MENU] : END

“CUT–I N” “CUT–OUT” RETURN

[MENU] : END

RETURN EXECUTE

EXECUT I NG No

I N +215

OTHERS

ED I T SET ADJ TEST “CUT–I N” “CUT–OUT” RETURN

[MENU] : END

. 2

COMPLETE

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 RETURN, then press the dial.

10,11

OTHERS

ED I T SET ADJ TEST “CUT–I N” “CUT–OUT” RETURN

[MENU] : END

OTHERS

ED I T SET ADJ TEST “CUT–I N” “CUT–OUT” RETURN

[MENU] : END

12,13

OTHERS

ED I T SET ADJ TEST “CUT–I N” “CUT–OUT” RETURN

[MENU] : END

Errors in editing

If you connect your camcorder to Sony equipment with the DV jack, the range of errors is within +/– 5 frames. The range may become wider in the following conditions:

•The interval between CUT-IN and CUT-OUT is less than five seconds (p. 77).

•CUT-IN or CUT-OUT is set at the beginning of the tape.

OTHERS

ED I T SET ADJ TEST “CUT–I N” “CUT–OUT” RETURN

[MENU] : END

Dubbing only desired scenes- Digital program editing

Operation 1: Making Programs

(1)Insert the tape for playback into your camcorder, and insert a tape for recording into

the VCR.

(2)Press MENU to display the menu. (3)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press the dial. (4)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select VIDEO EDIT, then press the dial. (5)Search for the beginning of the first scene you want to insert using the video control

buttons, then pause playback (p. 29).

STOP PLAYREW FF PAUSE

3,4

OTHERS

BEEP COMMANDER D I SPLAY V I DEO ED I T ED I T SET HRS METER RETURN

[MENU] : END

MELODY

V I DE O ED I T

MARK UNDO ERASE ALL START

SCENE 0

[MENU] : END

1I N

Editing

00:32:30:14

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. 29).

(8)Press 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.

STOP PLAYREW FF PAUSE

8,9

V I DE O ED I T

MARK UNDO ERASE ALL START

SCENE 1

[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 cancelled.

2I N

00:09:07:06

V I DE O ED I T

MARK UNDO ERASE ALL START

SCENE 0

[MENU] : END

V I DE O ED I T

MARK UNDO ERASE ALL START

SCENE 3

[

MENU] : END

1 OUT

4I N

00:08:55:06

00:10:01:23

To cancel erasing

Select RETURN in step 2, then press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.

Dubbing only desired scenes- Digital program editing

Erasing all programs

(1)Select VIDEO EDIT in the menu settings. Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select

ERASE ALL, then press the dial.

(2)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select EXECUTE, then press the dial.

All the program marks flash, then the settings are cancelled.

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 x 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:

• The cassette is not inserted.

• The tape has run out.

• The write-protect tab is set to the protect position.

NOT READY appears on the LCD screen when:

• The program to operate the digital program editing has not been made.

• An i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) is not connected.

• The power of the connected VCR is not turned on.

Editing

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 IN/OUT jack on this camcorder. You can capture images and sound from an analog video unit connecting a PC which has the i.LINK (DV) jack to your camcorder.

S VIDEO

(not supplied)

DV connecting cable (not supplied)

: Signal flow

(1)Set the POWER switch to VCR. (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 A/V t 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. For details on how to capture images, refer to the instruction manual of your PC and your software.

OUT

S VIDEO VIDEO

AUDIO

After capturing images and sound

Stop capturing procedures on your PC, and stop the playback on the analog video unit.

Notes

•When you edit the captured image and sound from the analog video unit by a PC, you need to install an appropriate software which can exchange video signals between the camcorder and a PC.

•Depending on the condition of the analog video signals, the PC may not be able to output the images correctly when you convert analog video signals into digital video signals via your camcorder. Depending on the analog video unit, the image may contain noise or incorrect colours.

•The camcorder cannot output the digital signal when you input the analog signal that includes a copyright protection signal.

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 recorded tape into the VCR.

(2) Set the POWER switch to VCR on your camcorder. (3) Set DISPLAY in (4) Press MENU to erase the menu display. (5) Press z REC and the button on its right simultaneously on your camcorder,

then immediately press X on your camcorder.

(6) Press N on the VCR to start playback if you record a tape from a VCR. Select

a TV program if you record from a TV. The picture from a TV or VCR appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder.

(7) Press X on your camcorder at the scene from which you want to start

recording.

to LCD in the menu settings (p. 104).

Editing

: Signal flow

AUDIO CH1/CH2

S VIDEO

(not supplied)

VIDEO

OUT

PAUSEREC

S VIDEO VIDEO

AUDIO

When you have finished recording

Press x on both your camcorder and the VCR.

Using the Remote Commander

In step 5, press z REC and MARK simultaneously, then immediately press X. And in step 7, press X 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 y stereo) (not supplied).

Connect using an S video cable (not supplied) to obtain high-quality pictures

If you do various playbacks on the VCR during recording

The recorded picture may be blurred.

On the commander mode

Your camcorder works in the commander mode, VTR 2. Commander modes 1, 2 and 3 are used to distinguish your camcorder from other Sony VCRs to avoid remote control misoperation. If you use another Sony VCR in the commander mode VTR 2, we recommend changing the commander mode or covering the sensor of 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.

Recording video or TV programs

Using an i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable)

Simply connect the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) (not supplied) to DV IN/OUT and to DV IN/OUT 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 (4) Press MENU to erase the menu display. (5) Press z REC and the button on its right simultaneously on your camcorder,

then immediately press X on your camcorder.

(6) Press N on the VCR to start playback. The picture to be recorded appears on

the LCD screen or in the viewfinder.

(7) Press X on your camcorder at the scene from which you want to start

recording.

to LCD in the menu settings (p. 104).

Editing

DV IN/OUT

(not supplied)

: Signal flow

PAUSEREC

S VIDEO LANC

DV IN/OUT

When you have finished recording

Press x on both your camcorder and the VCR.

Using the Remote Commander

In step 5, press z REC and MARK simultaneously, then immediately press X. And in step 7, press X 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 (DV connecting cable)

When you dub a picture in digital form

The colour of the display may be uneven. However this does not affect the dubbed picture.

If you record a still picture in playback pause mode via the DV IN/OUT jack

The recorded picture becomes rough. And when you play back the picture using your camcorder, the picture may jitter.

Before recording

Press DISPLAY and make sure that the DV IN indicator appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. The DV IN indicator may appear on both pieces of equipment.

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 will be recorded is as follows:

Audio input through

AUDIO CH1/CH2 AUDIO CH1 AUDIO CH2 INPUT1/2

INPUT1

INPUT2

The position of the REC CH SELECT switch

– – –

CH1 CH1•CH2 CH1 CH1•CH2 CH1 CH1•CH2

Dubbing with the INPUT1/INPUT2 connectors

For details on setup of the INPUT1/INPUT2 connectors, see “Connecting an optional external microphone” on page 54.

INPUT1 or INPUT2

Which audio input will be recorded on

Channel 3 Channel 4

AUDIO CH1 AUDIO CH2 AUDIO CH1 – – AUDIO CH2 INPUT1 INPUT2 INPUT1 INPUT1 INPUT1 – INPUT1 INPUT1

– INPUT2 ––

Editing

: Signal flow Microphone (not supplied)

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.

Audio dubbing

Dubbing with the AUDIO CH1/CH2 jacks

Audio equipment (not supplied)

LINE OUT

AUDIO CH1/CH2

: Signal flow

Notes

•You can dub a sound only on a tape recorded in Fs32K mode of the DVCAM format.

•When dubbing with the INPUT1/INPUT2 connectors, you can 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.

•When dubbing with the AUDIO CH1/CH2 jacks, you can check the recorded picture on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder, and you can check the recorded sound by using a headphones.

•You can adjust the balance of the new sound and original sound using AUDIO MIX in the menu settings. You can monitor the sound during audio dubbing.

AUDIO L

AUDIO R

Do not connect the video (yellow) plug.

Audio dubbing

Adding an audio sound on a recorded tape

(1) Insert the recorded tape into your camcorder. (2) Set the POWER switch to VCR on your camcorder. (3) Locate the recording start point by pressing N. Then press X at the point

where you want to start recording to set your camcorder to the playback pause mode.

(4) Press

in the viewfinder.

(5) Press X and start playing back the audio you want to record at the same time.

The new sound is recorded in channels 3/4 during playback.

(6) Press x at the point where you want to stop recording.

AUDIO DUB. The green X indicator appears on the LCD screen or

Editing

AUDIO DUB

POWER

Monitoring the new recorded sound

To play back the sound

Adjust the balance between the channels 1/2 (CH1/2) and the channels 3/4 (CH3/4) by selecting AUDIO MIX in the menu settings (p. 104).

VCR SET

CH SELECT AUD

O M I X A/V DV OUT NTSC PB RETURN

[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.

CH12CH3

Audio dubbing

Notes

•New sound cannot be recorded on a tape already recorded in Fs48K mode (p. 109).

•New sound cannot be recorded on a tape already recorded in the DV format.

•You cannot add audio with the DV IN/OUT jack.

If you make all the connections

The audio input to be recorded will take precedence over others in the following order.

•AUDIO CH1/CH2 jacks

•INPUT1/INPUT2 connectors

If an i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) (not supplied) is connected to your camcorder

You cannot add sound to a recorded tape.

If you set the write-protect tab of the tape to lock

You cannot record on the tape. Slide the write-protect tab to release the write protection.

We recommend that you add new sound on a tape recorded with your camcorder

If you add new sound on a tape recorded with another camcorder (including an other DSR-PD150P), 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. 52).

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 menu. (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 23:59:59:24.

(9) Repeat step 8 to set up the other digits.

VCR

(CHG)

OFF

CAMERA

Editing

POWER

MEMORY

3-5

TC/ UB SET

TC PRESET UB PRESET TC RUN TC MAKE UB TI ME

TC/ UB SET

TC PRESET UB PRESET TC RUN

[MENU] : END

TC MAKE UB TI ME RETURN

[MENU] : END

REGEN PRESET

TC/ UB SET

TC PRESET UB PRESET TC RUN TC MAKE UB TI ME RETURN

[MENU] : END

PRESET

6-8

TC/ UB SET

TC PRESET UB PRESET TC RUN TC MAKE UB TI ME RETURN

TC/ UB SET

TC PRESET UB PRESET TC RUN

[MENU] : END

TC MAKE UB TI ME RETURN

[MENU] : END

00:00:00:00

00:00:00:00 RESET

PRESET RETURN

TC/ UB SET

TC PRESET UB PRESET TC RUN TC MAKE UB TI ME RETURN

[MENU] : END

01:00:00:00

SET CANCEL

Setting time values

(10)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select SET, then press the dial. (

)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select TC RUN, then press the dial.

)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 91.

11,12

TC/ UB SET

TC PRESET UB PRESET TC RUN TC MAKE UB TI ME RETURN

TC/ UB SET

TC PRESET UB PRESET TC RUN

[MENU] : END

TC MAKE UB TI ME RETURN

[MENU] : END

REC RUN FREE RUN

FREE RUN

To cancel the time code setting

Select CANCEL in step 10, then press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.

To reset the time code

Select RESET in step 7, then press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.

Setting time values

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.

Editing

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 information 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.

(CHG)

OFF

VCR

CAMERA

MEMORY

3-8

POWER

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.

TC/ UB SET

TC PRESET UB PRESET TC RUN TC MAKE UB TI ME

TC/ UB SET

TC PRESET UB PRESET TC RUN

[MENU] : END

TC MAKE UB TI ME RETURN

[MENU] : END

00 00 00 00 RESET

PRESET RETURN

TC/ UB SET

TC PRESET UB PRESET TC RUN TC MAKE UB TI ME RETURN

[MENU] : END

00 00 00 00

SET CANCEL

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”. 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 noncompatible method.

Editing

Superimposing a title

If you use a tape with cassette memory, you can superimpose the title while recording or after recording. When you play back the tape, the title is displayed for five seconds from the point where you superimposed it.

You can select one of eight preset titles and two custom titles (p. 98).

You can also select the colour, size and position of titles.

SCENE5

(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 (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired title, then press the dial.

The title flashes.

(4) Change the colour, size, or position, if necessary.

1 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the COLOUR, SIZE, or

POSITION, then press the dial. The item appears.

2 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired item, then press the

dial.

3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 until the title is laid out as desired.

(5) Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial again to complete the setting.

In playback, 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.

, then press the dial.

Superimposing a title

TITLE

PRESET TITLE

SCENE1 SCENE2 SCENE3 SCENE4 SCENE5 SCENE6 SCENE7 SCENE8

] :

TLE

END

PRESET TITLE

SCENE1 SCENE2 SCENE3 SCENE4 SCENE5 SCENE6 SCENE7 SCENE8

] :

TLE

PRESET TITLE

SCENE1 SCENE2 SCENE3 SCENE4 SCENE5 SCENE6 SCENE7 SCENE8 RETURN

] :

TLE

SIZE SMALL

SIZE LARGE

END

PRESET TITLE

SCENE1 SCENE2 SCENE3 SCENE4 SCENE5 SCENE6 SCENE7 SCENE8 RETURN

TLE

TITLE

[EXEC

TITLE

] :

END

SCENE5

] :

SAVE [T

SCENE5

] :

TLE

END

SCENE5

] :

SAVE [T I TLE

] :

END

[EXEC

If you set the write-protect tab to lock

You cannot superimpose or erase the title. Slide the write-protect tab to release the write protection.

To use a custom title

If you want to use the custom title, select in step 2.

If the tape has a blank portion

You cannot superimpose a title on that portion.

If the tape has a blank portion in the middle of the recorded parts

The title may not be displayed correctly.

Editing

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. 104).

Superimposing a title

Title setting

•The title colour changes as follows: WHITE y YELLOW y VIOLET y RED y CYAN y GREEN y BLUE

•The title size changes as follows: SMALL y LARGE You cannot input more than 12 characters in LARGE size.

•If you select the title size “SMALL,” you have nine choices for the title position. If you select the title size “LARGE,” you have eight choices for the title position.

If the “ FULL” mark appears

The cassette memory is full. If you erase the title, index data, date data, photo data, or cassette label in the cassette, you can then superimpose a title.

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 (4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to 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.

, then press the dial.

(CHG)

OFF

POWER

VCR

CAMERA

MEMORY

Editing

CM SET

3-5 6,7

CM TAPE T

TLE DSPL

TLEERASE

TEM ERASE

ERASE ALL

CM SET

CM TAPE T T

[MENU] : END

TEM ERASE ERASE ALL RETURN

[MENU] : END

TLE

TLE TLE DSPL TLEERASE

T I TLE ERASE

1 SCENE1 2 SCENE2 3 SCENE3 4 SCENE4 5 SCENE5 6 SCENE6

[MENU] : END

T I TLE ERASE

SCENE3

ERASE OK ? RETURN

T I TLE ERASE

SCENE3

ERASE OK ? RETURN

[MENU] : END

To cancel erasing

Select RETURN in step 6 or 7, then press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.

To erase all the titles

See “Erasing the cassette memory data” on page 102.

EXECUTE

CM SET

CM TAPE T

TLE DSPL

TLEERASE

TEM ERASE ERASE ALL RETURN

[MENU] : END

TLE

COMPLETE

Making your own titles

You can make up to two titles and store them in cassette memory. Each title can have up to 20 characters.

(1) Press TITLE in the standby, playback, or playback pause mode. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select (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) Press TITLE to make the title menu disappear.

, then press the dial.

PRESET TITLE

SCENE1 SCENE2 SCENE3 SCENE4 SCENE5 SCENE6 SCENE7 SCENE8

TITLE

] :

TLE

END

4-6

TITLE SET

CUSTOM1 SET CUSTOM2 SET

] :

TLE

END

TITLE SET

CUSTOM1 SET CUSTOM2 SET RETURN

] :

TLE

END

TITLE SET

–––––––––––––––––––––

] :

[T I TLE

END

TITLE SET

–––––––––––––––––––––

] :

[T I TLE

END

TITLE SET

CUSTOM1 SET CUSTOM2 SET RETURN

] :

TLE

END

TITLE SET

–––––––––––––––––––––

] :

[T I TLE

END

TITLE SET

–––––––––––––––––––––

] :

[T I TLE

END

TITLE SET S

––––––––––––––––––––

] :

[T I TLE

END

Making your own titles

To change a title you have stored

In step 3, select CUSTOM1 SET or CUSTOM2 SET, depending on which title you want to change, then press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select [C], then press the dial to delete the title. The last character is erased. Enter a new title as desired.

To erase a character

Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select [C], then press the dial. The last character is erased.

To enter a space

Select [ ], then select the blank part.

Editing

Labeling a cassette

If you use a tape with cassette memory, you can label a cassette. The label can consist of up to 10 characters and is stored in cassette memory. When you insert the labelled 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 (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.

6-8

, then press the dial.

POWER

VCR

(CHG)

OFF

CAMERA

MEMORY

100

4,5

CM SET

TAPE T

TLE DSPL

TLEERASE

TEM ERASE

ERASE ALL

CM SET

CM TAPE T T

[MENU] : END

TEM ERASE ERASE ALL RETURN

[MENU] : END

TLE

TLE TLE DSPL TLEERASE

TAPE T I TLE

––––––––––

[MENU

––––––––––

] :

END

TAPE T I TLE

––––––––––

] :

[MENU

TAPE T I TLE

––––––––––

] :

[MENU

END

TAPE T I TLE

––––––––––

] :

[MENU

END

TAPE T I TLE

–––––––––

] :

[MENU

END

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