Sony CCD-TRV66 User Manual

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SONY.

3-865-659-31 (1)

Video Camera

Recorder

Operating Instructions

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

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CCD-TRV66 Klim

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Welcome !

Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony Handycam Vision™ camcorder. With your Handycam Vision, you can capture life's precious moments with superior picture and sound quality. Your Handycam Vision is loaded with advanced features, but at the same time it is very easy to use. You will soon be producing home video that you can enjoy for years to come.

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

WARNING

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

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

Getting started

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

Checking supplied accessories Step 1 Preparing the power supply

Installing the battery pack..................8

Charging the battery pack

Connecting to a wall outlet...............12

Step 2 Inserting a cassette

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Recording - Basics

Recording a picture

Shooting backlit subjects

(BACK LIGHT)

Shooting in the dark

(NightShot)................................19

Superimposing the date and time

on pictures.................................21

Checking the recording

- END SEARCH/EDITSEARCH /

Rec Review......................................22

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Playback - Basics

Playing back a tape.................................23

Viewing the recording on TV

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Advanced Recording Operations

Photo recording

Using the wide mode..............................30

Using the fader function Using special effects

- Picture effect

Using special effects

- Digital effect

Using the PROGRAM AE function .... 39

Adjusting the exposure manually............41

Focusing manually Superimposing a btle Making your own titles Using the built-in light

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Advanced Playback Operations

Playing back a tape with digital effects

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Editing on Other Equipment

Dubbing a tape Recording video or TV programs

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Customizing Your Camcorder

Changing the MENU settings Resetting the date and time

Additional Information

Usable cassettes and playback modes

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Changing the lithium battery in your

camcorder Troubleshooting

Self-diagnosis display ............................67

Warning indicators and messages Using your camcorder abroad Maintenance informabon and

precautions.......................................70

Specifications

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Quick Reference

Identifying the parts and controls Quick Function Guide

Index.......................................................83

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52 58

62 64

68 69

75 82

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Quick Start Guide

Connecting the power cord (p. 12)

Use the battery pack when using your camcorder outdoors (p. 8).

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This chapter introduces you to the basic features of your camcorder. See the page in parentheses "( )" for more

information.

Inserting a cassette (p. i3)

into the cassette compartment with its window facing out.

o Close the cassette

compartment by pressing the "PUSH" mark on the cassette compartment. The cassette compartment automatically goes down.

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Recording a picture (p. i4)

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Set the POWER switch to CAMERA

POWER

■ ¡CAMERAI

■ OFF

" TOT:'»

©Open the LCD

panel while pressing OPEN.

while pressing the small green

button.

picture appears on the LCD screen.

STOP

Press the red button. Your camcorder starts recording. To stop recording, press the red button again.

Viewfinder

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

n_P Monitoring the playback picture on the LCD

screen (p. 23)

f Set the POWER switch to VTR

while pressing the small green button.

NOTE

Do not pick up your camcorder by holding the viewfinder or by holding the LCD panel.

POWER

Press to rewind the tape.

REW©

PLAY

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— 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 sound to indicate that the operation is being carried out.

Note on TV color systems

TV color systems differ from country to country. To view your recordings on a TV, you need an NTSC system-based TV.

Copyright precautions

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

Precautions on camcorder care

• The LCD screen is manufactured using high-precision technology. However, there may be some tiny black spots and/or bright spots (red, blue or green in color) that constantly appear on the LCD screen. These spots occur normally in the manufacturing process and do not affect the recorded picture in any way. Effective number 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

• 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 toward the sun. The inside of the viewfinder or the LCD screen may be damaged [c].

[a].

[a]

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Checking supplied accessories

Q] Wireless Remote Commander (1)

(p. 80)

[2] AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power adaptor

(1), Power cord (1) (p. 9)

[3] NP-F330 battery pack (1) (p. 8,9)

g] CR2025 lithium battery (1) (p. 62)

The lithium battery is already installed in your camcorder.

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

[5] R6 (size AA) battery for Remote

Commander (2) (p. 80)

[U A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 26)

[3 Shoulder strap (1) (p. 77)

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step 1 Preparing the power supply

Installing the battery pack

Install the battery pack to use your camcorder outdoors.

Slide the battery pack down.

To remove the battery pack

Slide the battery pack out in the direction of the arrow while pressing 1 ВАТТ RELEASE down.

ВАТТ RELEASE

After installing the battery pack

Do not carry your camcorder by holding the battery pack. If you do so, the battery pack may slide off your camcorder unintentionally, damaging your camcorder.

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step 1 Preparing the power supply

Charging the battery pack

Use the battery pack after charging it for your camcorder. Your camcorder operates only with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (L series).

"InfoLITHIUM" is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

(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 ▲ mark facing up.

(2) Connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor.

(3) Connect the power cord to a wall outlet. (4) Set the POWER switch to OFF. Charging begins. The remaining battery time is

indicated in minutes on the display window.

When the remaining battery indicator changes to normal charge is completed. To fully charge the battery (full charge), leave the battery pack attached for about 1 hour after normal charge is completed until FULL appears in the display window. Fully charging the battery allows you to use the battery longer than usual.

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POWER

■ICAMERAI

■ OFF

■

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step 1 Preparing the power supply

Note

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

Remaining battery time indicator

The remaining battery time indicator in the display window roughly indicates the recording time with the viewfinder.

Battery pack

The battery pack is charged a little before it leaves the factory.

Until your camcorder calculates the actual remaining battery time

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min" appears in the display window.

If there is a slight difference in shape between the plug of power cord and the

terminal of AC power adaptor

It is ignorable for their mutual connection and power supply.

Plug the power cord deeply

Be sure to plug the power cord deeply into the terminal of AC power adaptor so that it is firmly locked. If there is a gap between the ping of power cord and the terminal of AC power adaptor, it does not affect the efficiency of AC power adaptor.

Charging time

Battery pack Full charge (Normal charge)

NP-F330 (supplied) 150 (90) NP-F530/F550 NP-F730/F750 NP-F930/F950

Approximate number of minutes to charge an empty battery pack

210 (150) 300 (240) 390 (330)

Recording time

Recording with Recording with

Battery pack

NP-F330 (supplied) 140(125) NP-F530 245 (220) NP-F550 280 (250) NP-F730 500 (450) NP-F750 NP-F930 780 (705) NP-F950

Approximate number of minutes when you use a fully charged battery Numbers in parentheses "{ )” indicate the time using a normally charged battery.

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

shorter if you use your camcorder in a cold environment.

** Approximate number of minutes when recording while you repeat recording start/

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

the viewfinder the LCD screen

Continuous*

Typical** Continuous* Typical**

75 (65) 130 (120) 150 (135)

115(100) 65 (55) 195 (170) no (95) 230 (200) 125 (110)

270 (245) 395 (355)

580 (525)

315 (285)

470 (425) 260 (235)

420 (380) 625 (560)

900 (790)

485 (425)

725 (650)

220 (195)

345 (310) 400 (360)

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step t Preparing the power supply

Playing time

Battery pack

NP-F330 (supplied) no (95) NP-F530 NP-F550 NP-F730 380 (340) NP-F750 455 (410) NP-F930 NP-F950

Approximate number of minutes 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.

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 during recording

The indicator may not be correct, depending on the conditions in which you arc recording. When you close the LCD panel and open it again, it takes about 1 minute for the correct remaining battery time to be displayed.

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 'TnfoLITHIUM" battery pack (L series). Your camcorder operates only with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery. "InfoLITHIUM" battery packs have the (J) "InfoLITHIUM" is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

Playing time

on LCD screen

185(165) 220(195)

600 (540)

700(630)

Playing time

with LCD closed

135(120) 235 (210) 270 (240)

475 (425) 550 (500)

745 (670)

850(760)

infoUTHiuM mark.

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step 1 Preparing the power supply

Connecting to a wall outlet

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

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

jack on your camcorder with the plug's A mark facing up.

(2) Connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor.

(3) Connect the power cord to a wall outlet.

WARNING

The power cord must only be changed at a qualified service shop.

PRECAUTION

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

Notes

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

• The EXT IN jack has "source priority". This means that the battery pack cannot supply any power if the power cord is connected to the EX^ IN jack, even when the power cord is not plugged into a wall outlet.

• Keep the AC power adaptor away from the camcorder if the picture is disturbed.

Using a car battery

Use Sony DC Adaptor/Charger (not supplied).

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step 2 Inserting a cassette

When you want to record in the Hi8 system, use Hi8 video cassette HIEO. (1) Slide EJECT in the direction of the arrow while pressing the small blue button.

The cassette compartment automatically lifts up and opens.

(2) Insert a cassette with its window facing out and the tab on the cassette up. (3) Close the cassette compartment by pressing the "PUSH" mark on the cassette

compartment. The cassette compartment automatically goes down.

To eject a cassette

Slide EJECT in the direction of the arrow while pressing the small blue button.

Note

Do not press the cassette compartment down. Doing so may cause malfunction.

To prevent accidental erasure

Slide the write-protect tab on the cassette to expose the red mark.

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— Recording - Basics —

Recording a picture

Your camcorder automatically focuses for you. You can select English, Spanish, Chinese or Portuguese for the information indicators in

the menu settings. The factory setting is English.

(1) Install the power source and insert a cassette. See "Step 1" and "Step 2" for

more information (p. 8 to 13).

(2) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA while pressing the small green button. The

lens cover opens.

(3) Open the LCD panel while pressing OPEN. The viewfinder automatically

turns off.

(4) Turn STANDBY to STANDBY. (5) Press START/STOP. Your camcorder starts recording. The "REC" indicator

appears. The camera recording lamp located on the front of your camcorder lights up. To stop recording, press START/STOP again. The recording lamp lights up in the viewfinder when you record with the viewfinder.

Fasten the grip strap firmly. Do not touch the built-in microphone during recording.

To enable smooth transition

You can make the transition between the last scene you recorded and the next scene smooth as long as you do not eject the cassette. When you exchange the battery pack in the recording mode, set STANDBY to LOCK.

If you leave your camcorder in the standby mode for 5 minutes while the cassette is inserted

Your camcorder automatically turns off. This is to save battery power and to prevent battery and tape wear. To resume the standby mode, turn STANDBY down and up again. To start recording, press START/STOP.

To set the counter to 0:00:00

Press COUNTER RESET (p. 78).

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Recording a picture

Adjusting thè LCD screen

To adjust the brightness of the LCD screen, press either of the two buttons on LCD BRIGHT. The LCD panel moves about 90 degrees to the viewfinder side and about 210 degrees to the lens side. If you turn the LCD panel over so that it faces the other way, the O indicator appears in the viewfinder (Mirror mode).

to brighten —

210°

(

'f 1

to dim —

When closing the LCD panel, set it vertically until it clicks, and swing it into the camcorder body.

Note

When using the LCD screen except in the mirror mode, the viewfinder automatically turns off.

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.

Picture in the mirror mode

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

During recording In the mirror mode

While recording in the mirror mode, you cannot operate the following buttons: MENU, TITLE, DATE, and TIME on your camcorder.

Indicators in the mirror mode

• The STBY indicator appears as II# and REC as #. Some of the other indicators appear mirror-reversed and others are not displayed.

• 'Hie date appears mirror-reversed when the auto date function is working. However, the date will be normal when recorded.

After recording

(1) Turn STANDBY down to LOCK.

(2) Close the LCD panel. (3) Eject the cassette. (4) Set the POWER switch to OFF.

After use your camcorder

Remove the battery pack from your camcorder to avoid turning on the built-in light.

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Recording a picture

To record pictures with the viewfinder-^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.

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Recording a picture

Using the zoom feature

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

"T" side: for telephoto (subject appears closer)

"W" side: for wide-angle (subject appears farther away)

Zoom greater than 20x is performed digitally.

If you cannot get a sharp focus, move the power zoom lever to the "V^" side until the focus is sharp. You can shoot a subject that is at least about 80 cm away from the lens surface in the telephoto position, or about 1 cm away in the wide-angle position.

Notes on digital zoom

• Digital zoom starts to function when zoom exceeds 20x.

•The picture quality deteriorates as you go toward the "T" side. Set D ZOOM to OFF in

the MENU settings. Otherwise the digital zoom activates without notice (p. 52).

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Recording a picture

START/STOP MODE setting

: Recording starts when you press START/STOP, and stops when you press it again

{factory setting),

ANTI GROUND SHOOTING ^; The camcorder records only while you press

5SEC: When you press use this mode to START/STOP, your camcorder records for

5 seconds and then stops automatically.

START/STOP. Use this mode to avoid recording unnecessary scenes.

/—

START/STOP

MODE

■ A

■ 5

ANTI GROUND SHOOTING

SEC

Notes

• You cannot use the fader function in the 5SEC or mode.

• The tape counter does not appear in the 5SEC mode.

To extend the recording time in the 5SEC mode

Five dots (•••••) appear, and then disappear at a rate of one per second. To extend the recording time, press START/STOP again before all the dots disappear. Recording continues for about 5 seconds from the moment you press START/STOP.

Indicators displayed in the recording mode

The indicators are not recorded on tape.

Hi8 format indicator

This appears while playing back or recording in Hi8 format.

— Recording mode indicator

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STANDBY/REC indicator

lc.i4nminllHiBli>l [RECI 10:00:01 Tape counter

Remaining tape indicator

This appears after you insert a cassette and record or play back for a while.

Remaining battery time indicator

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Recording a picture

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 the recording or standby mode. The 01 indicator appears in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen. To cancel, press BACK LIGHT again.

If you press EXPOSURE when shooting backlit subjects

The backlight function will be canceled.

Shooting in the dark (NightShot)

The NightShot function enables you to shoot a subject in a dark place. For example, you can satisfactorily record the environment of nocturnal animals for observation when you use this function.

BACK LIGHT

(1) While your camcorder is in the standby mode, slide NIGHTSHOT to ON.

(2) Press START/STOP to start recording.

® and "NIGHTSHOT" indicators flash on the LCD screen or in the

viewfinder. To cancel the NightShot fimction, slide NIGHTSHOT to OFF.

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Recording a picture

Using +SLOW SHUTTER

The NightShot +Slow shutter mode makes subjects more than four times brighter than those recorded in the NightShot mode.

(1) Slide NIGHTSHOT to ON in the standby mode. SI indicator appears. (2) Press +SLOW SHUTTER until the desired NIGHTSHOT indicator flashes.

The indicator changes as follows:

S) (NightShot) —► IS1 (NightShot +Slow shutterl) —►

(NightShot +SI0W shutter2) —► ® (NightShot)

To cancel the NightShot +Slow shutter mode, slide NIGHTSHOT to OFF.

Using the NightShot Light

The picture will be clearer with the NightShot Light on. To enable NightShot Light, set N.S.LIGHT to ON in the MENU settings (p. 52).

Notes

• Do not use the NightShot function in bright places (ex. outdoors in the daytime). This may cause your camcorder to malfunction.

• When you keep setting NIGHTSHOT to ON in normal recording, the picture may be recorded in incorrect or unnatural colors.

• If focusing is difficult with the autofocus mode when using the NightShot function, focus manually.

While using the NightShot function, you can not use the following functions:

- Exposure

- PROGRAM AE

- Fader*

- Digital effect*

• You cannot use these functions only in the NightShot +SI0W shutter mode.

Shutter speed in the NightShot +Slow shutter mode

Shutter speed number +SLOW SHUTTERl +SLOW SHUTTER2

The +SLOW SHUTTER button does not work:

- while the fader function is set or in use

- while the digital effect function is in use

- when NIGHTSHOT is set to OFF

NightShot Light

NightShot Light rays are infrared and so are invisible. The maximum shooting distance using the NightShot Light is about 3 m. The shooting distance will be twice or more in the NightShot +Slow shutter mode.

Shutter speed

1/15

1/4

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Recording a picture

Superimposing the date and time on pictures

You can record the date or time displayed in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen superimposed on the picture. Carry out the following operations in the standby or recording mode.

Press DATE to record the date. Press TIME to record the time. Press DATE (or TIME), then press TIME (or DATE) to record the date and time.

Press DATE and/or TIME again. The date and/or time indicator disappears.

The clock is set at the factory to Tokyo time for the models sold in Japan, and to Hong Kong, New York or Panama time for other models. You can reset the clock in the MENU settings (p. 52).

Note

The date and time indicators recorded manually cannot be deleted.

If you do not record the date and time in the picture

Record the date and time in the black screen as the background for about 10 seconds, then erase the date and time indicators before starting actual recording.

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Checking the recording

- END SEARCH / EDITSEARCH / Rec Review

You can use these buttons to check the recorded picture or shoot so that the transition between the last recorded scene and the next scene you record is smooth.

END SEARCH

You can go to the end of the recorded section after you record.

Press END SEARCH in the standby mode.

The last 5 seconds of the recorded section are played back and playback stops. You can

monitor the sound from the speaker or headphones.

Note

If you start recording after using the end search function, occasionally, the transition

between the last scene you recorded and the next scene may not be smooth.

Once you eject the cassette after you have recorded on the tape

The end search function does not work.

EDITSEARCH

You can search for the next recording start point.

Hold down the +/* (©) side of EDITSEARCH in the standby mode. The recorded

section is played back.

+ ; to go forward

- : to go back Release EDITSEARCH to stop playback. If you press START/STOP, re-recording begins from the point you released EDITSEARCH. You cannot monitor the sound.

Rec Review

You can check the last recorded section. Press the - {©) side of EDITSEARCH momentarily in the standby mode.

The last few seconds of the recorded section are played back. You can monitor the sound from the speaker or headphones.

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— Playback - Basics —

Playing back a tape

You can monitor the playback picture on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. You can control playback using the Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder

(1) Install the power source and insert the recorded tape.

(2) Set the POWER switch to VTR while pressing the small green button. The

video control buttons light up.

(3) Open the LCD panel while pressing OPEN. (4) Press to rewind the tape. (5) Press ► to start playback.

(6) To adjust the volume, press either of the two buttons on VOLUME. The

speaker on y our camcorder is silent when the LCD panel is closed.

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REW©

1^1

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PLAY

o 1

To stop playback

Press ■.

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 [a]. You can adjust the angle of the LCD panel by lifting the LCD panel up by 15 degrees [b].

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Playing back a tape

To display the screen indicators - Display function .

Press DISPLAY on your camcorder or the Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder. The indicators appear on the LCD screen. To make the indicators disappear, press DISPLAY again.

DISPLAY

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Playing back a tape

Various playback modes

To operate control buttons, set the POWER switch to VTR.

To view a still picture (playback pause)

Press II during playback. To resume playback, press II or ►.

To advance the tape

Press ►► in the stop mode. To resume normal playback, press

To rewind the tape

Press MM in the stop mode. To resume normal playback, press

To locate a scene monitoring the picture (picture search)

Keep pressing MM or ►► during playback. To resume normal playback, release the

button.

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

Keep pressing MM while rewinding or ►► while advancing the tape. To resume rewinding or advancing, release the button.

To view the picture at 1/5 speed (slow playback)

Press !► on the Remote Commander during playback. To resume normal playback, press ►.

To search the last scene recorded (END SEARCH)

Press END SEARCH in the stop mode. The last 5 seconds of the recorded section plays

back and stops.

In the various playback modes

Sound is muted.

When the playback pause mode lasts for 5 minutes

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

If slow playback lasts for about 1 minute

Your camcorder automatically returns to normal speed.

When you play back a tape recorded in the LP mode

Noise may appear during playback pause mode, slow playback or picture search.

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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 playback 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 a wall outlet using the AC power

adaptor (p. 12). 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. Then, set the TV/VCR selector on the TV to VCR.

If your TV is already connected to a VCR

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

if your TV or VCR is a monaural type

Connect the yellow plug for video and the white plug for audio on both your camcorder and the TV or the VCR (you do not need to connect the red plug). With this connection, the sound is monaural even on stereo models.

To connect to a TV or VCR without Video/Audio input jacks

Use an NTSC system RFU adaptor (not supplied). Refer to the operating instructions of your TV or VCR and the RFU adaptor. With an Rin adaptor, the sound is monaural.

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.

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Viewing the recording on TV

Using the AV cordless IR receiver

Once you connect the AV cordless IR receiver (not supplied) to your TV or VCR, you can easily view the picture on your TV. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the AV cordless IR receiver.

(1) After connecting your TV and AV cordless IR receiver, set the POWER switch

on the AV cordless IR receiver to ON.

(2) Turn the TV on and set the TV/VCR selector on the TV to VCR. (3) Press LASER LINK. The lamp of LASER LINK lights up. (4) Press ►- on your camcorder to start playback. (5) Point the LASER LINK emitter at the AV cordless IR receiver. Adjust the

position of your camcorder and the AV cordless IR receiver to obtain clear playback pictures.

To cancel the laser link function

Press LASER LINK. The lamp on the LASER LINK button goes out.

If you turn the power off

Laser link turns off automatically.

If you use a Sony TV

• You can turn on the TV automatically when you press LASER LINK or ►. To do so, set ALHfO TV ON to ON in the MENU settings and turn the TV's main switch on, then do either of the following:

- Point the LASER LINK emitter at the TV's remote sensor and press LASER LINK.

-Turn on laser link and press ►.

• You can switch the video input of the TV automatically to the one which the AV cordless IR receiver is connected. To do so, set AUTO TV ON to ON and TV INPUT to the same video input (1, 2, 3) in the MENU settings. With some models, however, the picture and sound may be disconnected momentarily when the video input is switched.

• The above feature may not work on some TV models.

Note

When laser link is activated (the LASER LINK button is lit), your camcorder consumes power. Press LASER LINK to turn off the laser link function when it is not needed.

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— Advanced Recording Operations —

Photo recording

You can record a still picture like a photograph. This mode is useful when you want to record a picture such as a photograph or when you print a picture using a video printer {not supplied).

NORMAL This mode records a still picture for about seven seconds. PHOTO

FADE PHOTO

SHUTTER PHOTO

(1) While your camcorder is in the standby mode, select the photo mode in the

MENU settings (p. 52).

(2) Keep pressing PHOTO lightly until a still picture appears. CAPTURE appears.

Recording does not start yet. To change the still picture, release PHOTO, select a still picture again, and then press and hold PHOTO lightly.

(3) Press PHOTO deeper.

The still picture in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen is recorded for about seven seconds. The sound during those seven seconds is also recorded.

During recording, the image you are shooting appears in the viewfinder or on the LCD

screen.

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Photo recording

Notes

• During photo recording, you cannot change the mode or setting of the following functions;

- Digital effect

- Fader

-PROGRAM AE

- Picture effect

- Exposure

-Wide mode

- Backlight

- NightShot +SI0W shutter

• The PHOTO button does not work;

-while the digital effect function is set or in use.

-while the fader function is in use.

• When recording a still picture, do not shake your camcorder. The picture may

fluctuate.

To record a still picture during normal recording

Press PHOTO deeper. The still picture is then recorded for about seven seconds and your camcorder returns to the standby mode. You cannot select another still picture.

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Using the wide mode

You can record a cinema-like picture (CINEMA) or a 16:9 wide picture to watch on the 16:9 wide-screen TV (16:9 FULL). Refer to the operating instructions of your TV.

CINEMA

Black bands appear on the screen during recording in the CINEMA mode [a], playing back on a normal TV [b] or a wide-screen TV [C]. If you set the screen mode of the wide screen TV to the zoom mode, a picture without black bands appears [d].

16:9 FULL

The picture during recording in the 16:9 FULL mode [e], or playing back on a normal TV [f] or a wide-screen TV [g] is horizontally compressed. If you set the screen mode of the wide-screen TV to the full mode, you can watch pictures of normal images [hj.

[b]

aNEMA

[a]

16:9 FUa

[e]

CINEMA

, Kipi' [d]

16:9 FULL

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Using the wide mode

In the standby mode, set 16:9WIDE to CINEMA or 16:9FULL in the MENU settings (p. 52).

To cancel the wide mode

Set 16:9WIDE to OFF in the MENU settings.

If the wide mode is set to 16:9FULL

The SteadyShot function does not work. If you select 16:9FULL in the MENU settings when the SteadyShot function is working, 'O" flashes and the SteadyShot function does not function.

In the wide mode

You cannot select the old movie function with DIGITAL EFFECT and the bounce function with FADER.

Date or time indicator

When you record in the 16:9FULL mode, the date or time indicator will be widened on wide-screen TVs.

During recording

You cannot change or cancel the wide mode.

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Using the fader function

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

[a]

FADER

M.FADER (mosaic)

STRIPE

pjgj

BOUNCE (Fade in only)

OVERLAP (Fade in only)

WIPE (Fade In only)

[b] ^

MONOTONE

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

You cannot use this function when D ZOOM is set to ON in the MENU settings. The sound does not wipe away.

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Using the fader function

(1) When fading in [a]

In the standby mode, press FADER until the desired fader indicator flashes.

When fading out [b]

In the recording mode, press FADER until the desired fader indicator flashes.

The indicator changes as follows:

FADER -► M.FADER -► STRIPE -► BOUNCE -► MONOTONE — OVERLAP —► WIPE —► no indicator The last selected fader mode is indicated first of all.

(2) Press START/STOP. The fader indicator stops flashing.

To cancel the fader function

After the fade in/out is carried out: Your camcorder automatically returns to the

normal mode.

Before the fade in/out is carried out: Before pressing START/STOP, press FADER until the indicator disappears.

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Using the Fader function

Note

You cannot use the following functions while using the fader function. Also, you cannot use the fader function while using the following functions.

- Digital effect

- Low lux mode of PROGRAM AE (Overlap/Wipe function only)

- NightShot +SI0W shutter

The date, time indicator and title do not fade in or fade out

Erase them before operating the fader function if they are not needed.

If you do not record anything before operating the wipe or overlap function

Your camcorder stores the image on the tape. As the image is being stored, the WIPE or OVERLAP indicator flashes quickly, and the picture you are shooting disappears from the viewfinder. Depending on the tape condition, the picture may not be recorded dearly.

When START/STOP MODE is set to

orSSEC

You cannot use the fader function.

While using the bounce function, you cannot use the following functions:

- Exposure

- Focus

- Zoom

Note on the bounce function

The BOUNCE indicator does not appear in the following mode or functions:

- D ZOOM is set to ON in the MENU settings

- Wide mode

- Picture effect

-PROGRAM AE

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Using special effects - Picture effect

You can digitally process images to obtain special effects like those in films or on the

TV.

PASTEL [a] : The contrast of the picture is emphasized, and the picture looks like an NEG. ART [b]; The color and brightness of the picture is reversed.

SEPIA; The picture is sepia. B&W : The picture is monochrome (black-and-white). SOLARIZE (c] : The light intensity is clearer, and the picture looks like an illustration. MOSAIC [d] : The picture is mosaic. SLIM [e]; The picture expands vertically. STRETCH [f] : The picture expands horizontally.

animated cartoon.

[f]

(1) Press PICTURE EFFECT in the standby or recording mode.

The picture effect indicator appears.

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

The indicator changes as follows: PASTEL NEG.ART SEPIA •<-► B&W SOLARIZE MOSAIC ■ SLIM STRETCH

PICTURE EFFECT

To turn the picture effect function off

Press PICTURE EFFECT.

While using the picture effect function

You cannot select the old movie mode with DIGITAL EFFECT.

When you turn the power off

Your camcorder automatically returns to the normal mode.

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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 picture so that it is superimposed on a moving picture.

FLASH (FLASH MOTION)

You can record still pictures successively at constant intervals.

LUMl. (LUMINANCEKEY)

You can swap a brighter area in a still picture with a moving picture.

TRAIL

You can record the picture so that an incidental image like a trail is left.

SLOW SHTR (SLOW SHUTTER)

You can slow down the shutter speed. The slow shutter mode is good for recording dark pictures more brightly. However, the picture may be less clear.

OLD MOVIE

You can add an old movie type atmosphere to pictures. Your camcorder automatically sets the wide mode to CINEMA, picture effect to SEPIA, and the appropriate shutter speed.

STILL

LUMI.

Still picture

Moving picture

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Using special effects - Digital effect

(1) While your camcorder is in the 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 indicator changes as follows: STILL FLASH ->-► LUMP TRAIL SLOW SHTR OLD MOVIE

(3) Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. The indicator lights up and the bars appear

In the STILL and LUMP modes, the still picture is stored in memory.

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

Items to adjust

STILL

FLASH LUMP

TRAIL SLOW SHTR

OLD MOVIE

Tlie more bars there are on screen, the stronger the digital effect. The bars appear in the following modes; STILL, FLASH, LUMP and TRAIL.

The rate of the still picture you want to superimpose on the moving

picture The interval of flash motion The color scheme of the area in the still picture which is to be

swapped with a moving picture The vanishing time of the incidental image Shutter speed. The larger the shutter speed number, the slower the

shutter speed.

No adjustment necessary

To cancel the digital effect

Press DIGITAL EFFECT. The digital effect indicator disappears.

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Using special effects - Digital Effect

Notes

• The following functions do not work during digital effect:

- Fader

- Low lux mode of PROGRAM AE

- Photo recording

- NightShot +SI0W shutter

•The following function does not work in the slow shutter mode:

- Exposure

• The following functions do not work in the old movie mode.

- Exposure

- Wide mode

- Picture effect

When you turn the power off

The digital effect will be automatically canceled.

When recording in the slow shutter mode

Auto focus may not be effective. Focus manually using a tripod.

Shutter speed

Shutter speed number SLOW SHTR 1 1/30 SLOW SHTR 2 1/15 SLOW SHTR 3 1/8 SLOW SHTR 4 1/4

Shutter speed

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Using the PROGRAM AE function

You can select PRCX^RAM AE {Auto Exposure) mode to suit your specific shooting requirements.

spotlight mode

This mode prevents people's faces, for example, from appearing excessively white when shooting subjects lit by strong light at weddings or in the theater.

in Soft portrait mode

This mode brings out the subject while creating a soft background for subjects such as people or flowers, and faithfully reproduces skin color.

^ Sports lesson mode

This mode minimizes shake on fast-moving subjects such as in tennis or golf.

7“ Beach & ski mode

This mode prevents peoples' faces from appearing dark in strong light or reflected light, such as at a beach in midsummer or on a ski slope.

^ Sunset & moon mode

This mode allows you to maintain atmosphere when you are recording sunsets, genera) night views, fireworks displays and neon signs.

SI Landscape mode

This mode is for when you are recording distant subjects such as mountains and prevents your camcorder from focusing on glass or metal mesh in windows when you are recording a subject behind glass or a screen.

Q Low iux mode

This mode makes subjects brighter in insufficient light.

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Using the PROGRAM AE function

(1) Press PROGRAM AE in the standby mode. The PROGRAM AE indicator

appears.

(2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired PROGRAM AE mode.

The indicator changes as follows:

To turn the PROGRAM AE function off

Press PROGRAM AE.

Notes

• In the spotlight, sports lesson and beach & ski modes, you cannot take close-ups. This is because your camcorder is set to focus only on subjects in the middle to far distance.

• In the sunset & moon and landscape modes, your camcorder is set to focus only on

distant subjects.

•The following functions do not work in the PRCXjRAM AE mode:

- Slow shutter

- Old movie

- NightShot

- Bounce

•The following functions do not work in the low lux mode:

- Digital effect

- Overlap

- Wipe

- Exposure

• If you press PROGRAM AE when using the NightShot function, the PROGRAM AE indicator flashes and the PROGRAM AE function does not work.

If you are recording under a discharge tube such as a fluorescent lamp, sodium tamp or mercury lamp

Flickering or changes in color may occur in the following modes. If this happens, turn the PROGRAM AE function off.

- Soft portrait mode

-Sports lesson mode

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Adjusting the exposure manually

You can manually adjust and set the exposure. When you turn your camcorder on, it will automatically be in the automatic exposure mode. This mode works to record subjects so that they are recorded slightly brighter than they actually are. Adjust the exposure manually in the following cases:

• The subject is backlit

• Bright subject and dark background

•To record dark pictures (e.g. night scenes) faithfully

(1) Press EXPOSURE in the standby or recording mode.

The exposure indicator appears.

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

.......

EXPOSURE

........

( I

"1 —

To return to the automatic exposure mode

Press EXPOSURE again.

Note

When you adjust the exposure manually, the following function and modes do not work:

- Backlight

- Slow shutter

- Old movie

If you change the PROGRAM AE mode or slide NIGHTSHOT to ON

Your camcorder automatically returns to the automatic exposure mode.

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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

«4

(1) Set FOCUS to MANUAL in the standby or recording mode. The indicator

appears.

(2) Turn NEAR/FAR to sharpen focus.

FOCUS

NEAR/FAR

'ÌM

To return to the autofocus mode

Set FOCUS to AUTO.

To record distant subjects

When you press FOCUS down to INFINITY, the lens focuses on infinity. When you release FOCUS, your camcorder returns to the manual focus mode. Use this mode when your camcorder focuses on near objects even though you are trying to shoot a distant object.

Shooting in relatively dark places or shooting fast-moving subjects in relatively

bright places

Shoot at the "W" (wide-angle) position after focusing at the "T" (telephoto) position.

When you shoot close to the subject

Focus at the end of the "W" (wide-angle) position.

The following indicators may appear

when recording a distant subject.

^ when the subject is too close to focus on.

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Superimposing a title

You can select one of eight preset titles and two custom titles (p. 45). You can also select the language, color, size and position of titles.

(1) Press TITLE in the standby mode.

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

The titles are displayed in the language you selected.

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

press the dial. The item appears.

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

dial.

@ Repeat steps ® and @ until the title is laid out as desired.

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

(6) Press START/STOP to start recording.

(7) When you want to stop recording the title, press TITLE.

To superimpose the title while you are recording

Press TITLE while you are recording, and carry out steps 2 to 5. When you press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial at step 5, the title is superimposed.

To select the language of a preset title

If you want to change the language, select 6 before step 2. Then select the desired language and return to step 2.

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Superimposing a title

Note

Both the date and time or either of them may not be displayed depending on the size or position of the title.

If you display the menu or title menu while superimposing a title

The title is not recorded while the menu or title menu is displayed.

To use the custom title

If you want to use the custom title, select fi] in step 2. If you have not made any custom title, "

When the title is displayed

The LCD BRIGHT and VOLUME indicators do not appear. However, you can adjust the LCD BRIGHT and VOLUME.

Title setting

• The title color changes as follows : WHITE YELLOW »-► VIOLET RED CYAN GREEN BLUE

• The title size changes as follows : SMALL .H— LARGE If you input 13 characters or more for a LARGE title, the title is automatically reduced in size after its position is set.

• The title position changes as follows : The larger the position number, the lower the title is positioned.

When you select the title size "LARGE", you cannot choose position 9.

When you are selecting and setting the titie

You cannot superimpose the title displayed on the screen.

--------

..." appears on the display.

When you superimpose a title while you are recording

The beep does not sound.

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Making your own titles

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

(1) Press TITLE in the standby or VTR mode. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select V, then press the dial. (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the first line (CUSTOMl) or second

line (CUSTOM2), 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.

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Making your own titles

To change a title you have stored

In Step 3, select CUSTOMl or CUSTOM!, depending on which title you want to change, then press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select [<■], then press the dial to delete the title. The last character is erased. Enter the new title as desired.

If you take 5 minutes or longer to enter characters in the standby mode while a

cassette Is In your camcorder

The power automatically goes off. Tlie characters you have entered remain stored in

memory. Turn STANDBY down once and then up again, then proceed from step 1. We recommend setting the POWER switch to VTR or removing the cassette so that your camcorder does not automatically turn off while you are entering title characters.

If you select [->P2]

The menu for selecting alphabet and Russian characters appear. Select ["^Fl] to return to

the previous screen.

To delete the title

Select [<“]. The last character is erased.

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Using the built-in light

You can use the built-in light to suit your shooting situation. The recommended distance between the subject and camcorder is about 1.5 m.

Slide LIGHT to ON while your camcorder is in the standby mode. The built-in light turns on. The built-in light turns on/off by turning on/off STANDBY.

To turn off the built-in light

Slide LIGHT to OFF.

To turn on the built-in light automatically

Slide LIGHT to AUTO. The built-in light automatically turns on and off according to the ambient brightness. However, the built-in light automatically turns off if the built-in light turns on for more than about 5 minutes. In this case, turn STANDBY down once and up again.

CAUTION

Be careful not to touch the lighting section, because the plastic window and surrounding surfaces are hot while the light is on. It remains hot for a while after the light is turned off.

DANGER

Not to be handled by children.

Emits intense heat and light.

Use with caution to reduce the risk of fire or injury to persons.

Do not direct light at persons or materials from less than 1.22 m during use and

until cool. Slide LIGHT to OFF when not in use.

Notes

•The battery pack is quickly discharging while the built-in light is turned on. Slide LIGHT to OFF when not in use.

• When you do not use your camcorder, slide LIGHT to OFF and remove the battery pack to avoid turning on the built-in light.

• When flickering occurs while shooting in the auto mode, slide LIGHT to ON.

• The built-in light may turn on/off when you use the PROGRAM AE or backlight function.

• The built-in light may be turned off when inserting or ejecting a cassettc.

•While the end search function is working, the built-in light is turned off.

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Using the built-in light

Replacing the bulb

Use the Sony XB-3D halogen lamp (not supplied). The supplied halogen lamp is not on the market. Purchase the Sony XB-3D halogen lamp. Remove the power source before replacing the bulb.

(1) Remove the built-in light unit while pushing the hole under the built-in light

unit using a wire.

(2) Turn tire bulb housing counterclockwise and detach from the built-in light

unit.

(3) Replace the bulb using a dry cloth. (4) Attach the bulb housing turning it clockwise, then replace the built-in light

CAUTION

• When replacing the bulb, use only the Sony XB-3D halogen lamp (not supplied) to reduce the risk of fire.

»To prevent possible bum hazard, disconnect the power source before replacing and

do not touch the bulb until the bulb becomes cool enough to handle (for about 30 minutes or more).

Note

To prevent the bulb from being smudged with finger prints, handle it with a dry cloth, etc. If the bulb is smudged, wipe it completely.

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— Advanced Playback Operations —

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) During playback, 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 the STILL or LUMI. mode, the picture where you press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial is stored in memory as a still picture.

(3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the effect.

For details of each digital effect function, see page 36.

To cancel the digital effect function

Press DIGITAL EFFECT.

Notes

• You cannot record image-processed pictures on your camcorder. Record them on the VCR using your camcorder as a player.

• In various speed playback, noise appears on the picture. This is not a malfunction.

STILL and LUMI. modes

• You can search a picture to image-process by pressing ►► or in the playback

mode. However, noise appears on the picture.

• You carmot delete a picture stored in memory even if you stop playing back a tape.

When you set the POWER switch to OFF

The digital effect function is automatically canceled.

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— Editing on Other Equipment -

Dubbing a tape

You can dub and edit tapes using your camcorder for playback and another VCR for

recording. Turn down the volume of your camcorder while editing. Otherwise, the

picture may be distorted.

Connect your camcorder to the VCR using the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder. 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 POWER switch to VTR. (3) Play back the recorded tape on your camcorder.

(4) Start recording on the VCR.

When you have finished dubbing a tape

Press ■ on both your camcorder and the VCR.

To prevent deterioration of pictures from dubbing

Set EDIT to ON in the MENU settings before dubbing.

If you have displayed the screen indicators on the TV

Make the indicators disappear by pressing DISPLAY so that they will not be superimposed on the edited tape.

You can edit on VCRs that support the following systems

□ 8 mm, HI0 Hi8, IfflS VHS, Sm S-VHS, WISPl VHSC, SEOS0 S-VHSC, 10 Betamax, “"tv mini DV or IV DV

If your VCR is a monaural type

Connect the yellow plug for video and the white plug for audio on both your camcorder and the VCR. You do not need to connect the red plug. With this connection, the sound will be monaural.

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.

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Recording video or TV programs

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. Turn down the \'olumc of your camcorder while editing. Otherwise, the picture may be distorted.

(1) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to record over) into your camcorder. If

you are recording a tape from the VCR, insert a recorded tape into the VCR.

(2) Set the POWER switch to VTR. (3) Set DISPLAY to LCD in the MENU settings (p. 52). The picture from a TV or

VCR appears in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen

(4) Press 9 REC and the button on its right simultaneously on your camcorder,

then immediately press II on your camcorder

(5) Press ► on the VCR to start playback if you are recording a tape from VCR.

Select a TV program if you are recording from TV.

(6) Press II on your camcorder at the scene where you want to start recording

from.

Note

You cannot record dual sound broadcasts.

If your VCR is a monaural type

Connect the yellow plug for video and the white plug for audio on both your camcorder and the VCR (you do not need to connect the red plug). Witlt this connection, the sound will be monaural.

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

With this connection, you do not need to cormect the yellow (\'ideo) plug of the A/V connecting cable. Connect an S video cable (not supplied) to the S video jacks of both your camcorder and

VCR.

If your VCR or TV does not have an S VIDEO OUT jack

Do not connect an S video cable (not supplied) to your camcorder. If you connect an S video cable, the picture may not appear on screen.

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— Customizing Your Camcorder —

Changing the MENU settings

To change the mode settings in the MENU settings, select the menu items with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. The factory settings can be partially changed. First, select the icon, then the menu item and then the mode.

(1) In the standby or VTR mode, press MENU.

(2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired icon, then press the dial to

set.

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

set.

(4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired mode, and press the dial

to set.

(5) If you want to change other items, select RETURN and press the dial, then

repeat steps from 2 to 4.

For details, see "Selecting the mode setting of each item" (p. 53).

_______________

To make the MENU display disappear

Press MENU.

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Changing the MENU settings

Note

When you let the subject monitor the shot (Mirror mode), the menu display does not

appear.

Menu items are displayed as the following six icons:

CAMERA SET

VTR SET

LCD SET TAPE SET SETUP MENU

[SI

OTHERS

Selecting the mode setting of each item • is the factory setting.

Menu items differ according to whether the POWER switch is set to VTR or CAMERA.

Icon/item Mode Meaning ® D ZOOM • ON To activate digital zoom. More than 20x to ,260x

OFF

16:9WIDE

• OFF — CINEMA To record in the CINEMA mode (p. 30)

16:9FULL To record in the 16:9FULL mode

STEADYSHOT • ON

OFF To cancel the SteadyShot function. Natural

N.S. LIGHT • ON To use the NightShot Light function (p. 20)

OFF

WIND

• OFF —

ON To reduce wind noise when recording in strong

PHOTO • NORMAL To activate the normal photo function CAMERA

FADE

SHUTTER

zoom is performed digitally (p. 17) To prevent the deterioration of the picture quality

To compensate for camera-shake

pictures are produced when shooting a stationary object with a tripod.

To cancel the NightShot Light function

wind

To activate the fade photo function To activate the shutter photo function

POWER switch

CAMERA

Notes on the SteadyShot function

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

• Attachment of a conversion lens (not supplied) may influence the SteadyShot function.

• SteadyShot does not operate in the 16:9FULL mode. If you set STEADYSHOT to ON in the MENU settings, the *0” indicator flashes.

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Changing the MENU settings

Icon/item Mode Meaning

HiFi SOUND • STEREO

EDIT

TBC

TBC stands h'r ' 'Time Base Corrector".

DNR

DNR stands for

® LCD B. L

• OFF ON To minimize picture deterioration when editing

• ON To correct jitter OFF To not correct jitter. Set TBC to OFF when

• ON To reduce picture noise

OFF

"Digital Noise Reduction".

# BRT NORMAL To set the brightness on the LCD screen normal VTR

BRIGHT To brighten the LCD screen

To play back a stereo tape or dual sound track tape

To play back a monaural tape or dual sound track tape with main sound

To play back a dual sound track tape with sub sound

—

playing back a tape on which you have dubbed over and recorded the signal of a TV game or similar machine.

To reduce a conspicuous afterimage when the picture has a lot of movement

LCD COLOR To adjust the color on the LCD screen, turn and

press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial

_____

▲

POWER switch

VTR

CAMERA VTR

CAMERA

In more than 5 minutes after removing the power source

The "WIND" "COMMANDER" "EDIT" and "HiFi SOUND" items are returned to their factory settings. The other menu items are held in memory even when the battery is removed, as long as the lithium battery is installed.

Notes on LCD B.L.

• When you select "BRIGHT", battery life is reduced by about 10 percent during recording.

• When you use power sources other than the battery pack, "BRIGHT" is automatically selected.

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Changing the MENU settings

Icon/item ^ REC MODE

ORC TO SET

ORC stands for

m REMAIN • AUTO

Notes on the LP mode

• When you record a tape in the LP mode on your camcorder, we recommend playing

the tape on your camcorder. When you play back the tape on other camcorders or VCRs, noise may occur in pictures or sound.

• Noise may occur also when you play on your camcorder tapes recorded in the LP mode on other camcorders or VCRs.

• When you record a tape in the LP mode on your camcorder, recording i.s carried out in the standard 8 mm system.

Mode

• SP LP

"Optimizing the Recording Condition".

Meaning

To record in SP (Standard Play) mode To increase the recording time to twice the SP

mode To automatically adjust the recording condition

to get the best possible recording. Press START/STOP to start adjustment. Your camcorder takes about 10 seconds to check the

tape condition and then returns to the Standby mode.

To display the remaining tape bar;

• for about 8 seconds after your camcorder is turned on and calculates the remaining amount of tape

• for about 8 seconds after a cassette is inserted and your camcorder calculates the remaining amount of tape

• for about 8 seconds after ►- is pressed in VTR mode

• for about 8 seconds after DISPLAY is pressed to display the screen indicators

• for the period of tape rewinding, forwarding or picture search in the VTR mode

To always display the remaining tape indicator

POWER switch

VTR CAMERA

CAMERA

VTR CAMERA

Notes on ORC setting

• Each time you eject the cassette, the ORC setting will be canceled. If necessary, reset the setting.

• You cannot use this setting on a tape with the red mark on the cassette exposed. (i. e. the tape is write-protected)

• When you set ORC TO SET, a non-recorded section of about 0.1 seconds appears on the tape. However, note that this non-recorded section disappears from the tape when you continue recording from this section.

• To check if you have already set the ORC setting, select ORC TO SET in the MENU settings. "ORC ON" is displayed if ORC TO SET is already set.

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Changing the MENU settings

kon/item Mode [g] CLOCK SET

AUTO DATE • ON

OFF To cancel the auto date function

AUTO TV ON

• OFF ON

TV INPUT • VIDEO!

V1DE02 V1DE03

OFF —

LTR SIZE

• NORMAL 2x

LANGUAGE • ENGLISH

ESPAÑOL

PORTUGUÉS

DEMO MODE

• ON OFF

Notes on DEMO MODE

• You cannot select DEMO MODE when a cassette is inserted in your camcorder.

• DEMO MODE is set to STBY (Standby) at the factory and the demonstration starts about 10 minutes after you have set the POWER switch to CAMERA without a cassette inserted. Note that you cannot select STBY of DEMO MODE in the MENU settings.

• When NIGHTSHOT is set to ON, "NIGHTSHOT" appears in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen and you cannot select DEMO MODE in the MENU settings.

Meaning

To reset the date or time (p. 58) To record the date for 10 seconds after

recording has started

— To automatically turn on the Sony TV when

using the laser link function (p. 27)

To switch the video input on a Sony TV when

using the laser link function (p. 27)

To display selected menu items in normal size VTR To display selected menu items at twice the

normal size To display the following information indicators

in English: REG, STBY, min, OVER, END SEARCH, VOL and BRT

To display the information indicators in Spanisn

To display the information indicators in Portuguese

To display the information indicators in Chinese

To make the demonstration appear To cancel the demonstration mode

POWER switch

CAMERA CAMERA

VTR CAMERA

CAMERA

VTR CAMERA

CAMERA

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Changing the MENU settings

Icon/item

^ WORLD TIME

BEEP • MELODY

COMMANDER • ON

DISPLAY • LCD

REC LAMP

INDICATOR • BL OFF

Note

If you press DISPLAY with "DISPLAY" set to "V-OUT/LCD" in the MENU settings, the picture from a TV or VCR will not appear on the LCD screen even when your camcorder is connected to outputs on the TV or VCR.

Mode

NORMAL

OFF

V-OUT/LCD

• ON

OFF

BL ON

Meaning

To set the clock to the local time. Turn the SEL/

PUSH EXEC dial to set a time difierence. The clock changes by the time difference you set here. If you set the time difference to 0, the

clock returns to the originally set time.

To output the melody when you start/stop

recording or when an unusual conditioti occurs

on your camcorder

To output the beep sound instead of the

melody

To cancel the melody and beep sound

To activate the Remote Commander supplied

with your camcorder CAMERA

To deactivate the Remote Commander to avoid

remote control misoperation caused by other

VCR's remote control

To show the display on the LCD screen and

viewfinder

To show the display on the TV screen, LCD

screen and viewfinder

To light up the camera recording lamp at the

front of your camcorder

To turn the camera recording lamp off so that

the subject is not aware of the recording

To turn off the backlight on display window

To turn on the backlight

POWER

switch

CAMERA

VTR CAMERA

VTR

VTR CAMERA

CAMERA

VTR CAMERA

■ siMBEii.

Notes on INDICATOR

♦ When you select "BL ON", battery life is reduced by about 10 percent during

recording.

• When you use power sources other than the battery pack, "BL ON" is automatically selected.

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Resetting the date and time

The clock is set at the factory to Tokyo tinie for the models sold in Japan, and to Hong Kong, New York or Panama time for other models. The date and time are held in memory by the lithium battery. If you replace the lithium battery with the battery pack or other power source connected, you need not reset the date and time. You must reset the date and time when the lithium battery becomes dead with no power source installed. First, set the year, then the month, the day, the hour and then the minute.

(1) While the camcorder is in the standby mode, press MENU to display the

MENU settings.

(2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select a, then press the dial. (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select CLOCK SET, then press the dial. (4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the desired year, then press the dial. (5) Set the month, day and hour by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial and

pressing the dial.

(6) Set the minute by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial and pressing the dial by

the time signal. The clock starts to move.

(7) Press MENU to make the MENU settings disappear. The time indicator

appears. Press TIME to make the hme indicator disappear.

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Resetting the date and time

To check the preset date and time

Press DATE to display the date indicator. Press TIME to display the time indicator. Press DATE (or TIME) and then press TIME (or DATE) to simultaneously display the date and time indicator.

Press DATE and/or TIME again. The date and/or time indicator disappears.

The year changes as follows:

1998

Auto date function

When you use your camcorder for the first time, turn it on and reset the date and time to your time before you start recording (p. 58). The date is automatically recorded for 10 seconds after you start recording (Auto date function). This function works only once a day.

Note on the time indicator

The internal clock of your camcorder operates on a 12-hour cycle.

♦ 12:00 AM stands for midnight.

• 12:00 PM stands for noon.

Note on the auto date function

You can change the AUTO DATE setting by selecting ON or OFF in the MENU settings. The auto date function automatically displays the date once a day.

However, the date may automatically appear more than once a day if;

- you reset the date and time.

- you eject and insert the tape again.

- you stop recording within 10 seconds.

- you set AUTO DATE to OFF once and set it back ON in the MENU settings.

1999

2029

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— Additional Information —

Usable cassettes and playback modes

Selecting the cassette type

You can use either Hi8 or standard 8 mm video cassettes on your camcorder. When you

use a Hi8 video cassette, recording and playback are carried out in the Hi8 system. When you use a standard 8 mm video cassette, recording and playback are carried out in the standard 8 mm system. However, if you record on a Hi8 video cassette in the LP mode, recording is carried out in the standard 8 mm system. If you play back a tape recorded on a different video recorder on your camcorder, the Playback mode is automatically selected according to the format in which the tape has

been recorded.

This Hi8 system is an extension of the standard 8 mm system, and was developed to produce higher quality pictures. You cannot playback a tape recorded in the Hi8 system correctly on video recorder/ players other than a Hi8 video recorder/player.

What is video Hi8 D3 ?

'"video Hi8 XR” is a function that further enhances the image quality of video Hi8. This function allows you to record and playback pictures with clearer details. Video tapes recorded on a camcorder having the "XR" function show excellent picture quality when they are played back on an "XR" camcorder. The playback quality will be the normal quality of the Hi8 camcorder when video tapes recorded on an "XR" camcorder are played back by a conventional Hi8 camcorder or when \udeo tapes recorded on a conventional Hi8 camcorder are played back on the

"XR" camcorder. * "XR" stands for "Extended Resolution."

When you play back

Tlie Playback mode (SP/LP) and system (Hi8/standard 8 mm) are automatically .selected according to the format in which the tape has been recorded. The quality of the

recorded picture in the LP mode, however, will not be as good as the SP mode.

Note on AFM HiFi stereo

When you play back a tape, the sound will be monaural if:

• You record the tape on your camcorder, then play it back on an AFM HiFi monaural video recorder/player.

• You record the tape on an AFM HiFi monaural video recorder, then play it back on

your camcorder.

Foreign 8 mm video

Because TV color systems differ from country to country, you may not be able to play back foreign pre-recorded tapes. Refer to "Using your camcorder abroad" to check the TV color systems used in foreign countries.

Copyright signal

When you record

You cannot record software on your camcorder that contains copyright control signals for copyright protection of software.

"COPY INHIBIT" appears on the LCD screen, in the viewfinder or on the TV screen if you try to record such software.

Your camcorder does not record copyright control signals on the tape when it records.

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Usable cassettes and playback modes

Wheb^ypu playback a dual sound track tape

When you play back a dual sound track tape on an AFM HiFi stereo system, set "HiFi SOUND" to the desired mode in the MENU settings (p. 52).

Sound from speaker

HiFi Sound Mode

STEREO

You cannot record dual sound programs on your camcorder.

Playing back Playing back a dual a stereo tape

Stereo Monaural Unnatural sound

sound track tape

Main sound and sub sound Main sound Sub sound

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Changing the lithium battery in your camcorder

When replacing the lithium battery, keep the battery pack or other power source

attached. Otherwise, you will need to reset the date, time and other items in the MENU settings hold in memory by the lithium battery.

Insert the battery with the positive (+) side facing out. When the battery becomes weak or dead, the indicator flashes in the viewfinder for about 5 seconds when you set the POWER switch to CAMERA. In this case, replace the battery with a Sony CR2025 or

Duracell DL-2025 lithium battery. Use of any other battery may present a risk of fire or explosion.

Lithium battery

• Keep the lithium battery out of the reach of children.

• Should the battery be swallowed, immediately consult a doctor.

• Wipe the battery with a dry cloth to ensure good contact.

• The battery may explode if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble, nor dispose of it in fire. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Lithium battery installed at the factory

This battery may not last 1 year.

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Changing the lithium battery in your camcorder

Changing the lithium battery

(1) Open the LCD panel and open the lid of the lithium battery compartment,

(2) Push the lithium battery down once and pull it out from fhe holder.

(3) Insfall a Sony CR2025 or Duracell DL-2025 lithium battery with the posihve (+

side facing out.

(4) Close the lid.

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Troubleshooting

If you run into any problem using your camcorder, use the following table to troubleshoot the problem. If the problem persists, disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. If "C:Dn:nn" appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder, the self-diagnosis display function has

worked. See page 67.

In the recording mode

Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions

START/STOP docs not operate.

Recording stops in a few seconds.

The power goes off. • While being operated in the CAMERA mode, your

The image on the viewfinder screen is nc>t clear.

The SteadyShot function does not work.

The aiitofocusing function does not

work.

The fader function does not work.

The O indicator flashes in the vie\N'finder.

The picture dtx?s not appear in the x’iewfinder.

• The POWER switch is set to VTR. Set it to CAMERA, (p. 14)

• The tape has run out. Rewind the tape or insert a new one. (p. 13, 23)

• The write-protect tab is set to expose the red mark. Use a new tape or slide the tab. (p. 13)

• The tape is stuck to the drum (moisture condensation). Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at least 1 hour to acclimatize, (p. 70)

• START/STOP MODE is set to 5SEC or Set it to ¿L- (p. 18)

camcorder has been in the standby mode for more than 5 minutes.

•> Turn STANDBY down once and then up again, (p. 14)

• The viewfinder lens is not adjusted. Adjust the viewfinder lens. (p. 16)

• STEADYSHOT is set to OFF in the MENU settings. Set it to ON. (p. 52)

• The SteadyShot function does not work when the wide

mode is set to 16:9FULL.

• FOCUS is set to MANUAL. Set it to AUTO. (p. 42)

• Shooting conditions are not suitable for autofocus. Set FOCUS to MANUAL to focus manually, (p. 42)

• START/STOP MODE is set to 5SEC or Set it to ¿1.. (p. 18)

• The digital effect function is working. Cancel it. (p. 36)

• The video heads may be dirty. Clean the heads using the Sony V8-25CLH/V8-25CLD cleaning cassette (not supplied), (p. 71)

• The LCD panel is open.

-k Close the LCD panel, (p. 15)

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Troubleshoot! ng

Symptom

A vertical band appears when you shoot a subject such as lights or a candle flame against a dark background.

A vertical band appears when you

shoot a very bright subject.

^ Some tiny white spots appear in the

viewfinder or on the LCD screen. An unknown picture is displayed in

the viewfinder or on the LCD screen.

The picture is recorded in incorrect or unnatural colors.

Picture appears too bright, and the subject does not appear in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen.

In the playback mode

Symptom

The tape does not move when a

s video control button is pressed.

The playback picture is not clear or does not appear.

No sound or only a low sound is heard when playing back a tape.

Cause and/or Corrective Actions

• The contrast between the subject and background is too high. Your camcorder is not a malfunction.

• Your camcorder is not a malfunction.

• Slow shutter, low lux or NightShot +Slow shutter mode is activated. This is not a malfunction.

• If 10 minutes elapse after you set the POWER switch to CAMERA or DEMO MODE is set to ON in the MENU settings without a cassette inserted, your camcorder automatically starts the demonstration.

Insert a cassette and the demonstration stops. You can also cancel DEMO MODE. (p. 56)

• NIGHTSHOT is set to ON. Set it to OFF. {p. 19)

• NIGHTSHOT is set to ON in a bright place. Set it to OFF. or use the NightShot function in a dark place, (p. 19)

Cause and/or Corrective Actions

• The POWER switch is set to CAMERA or OFF. Set it to VTR. (p. 23)

• The tape has run out. Rewind the tape. (p. 25)

• The television's video channel is not adjusted correctly. Adjust it. (p. 26)

• EDIT is set to ON in the MENU settings. Set it to OFF. (p. 52)

• The video head may be dirty.

-> Clean the heads using the Sony V8-25CLH/V8-25CLD cleaning cassette (not supplied), (p. 71)

• The stereo tape is played back with HiFi SOUND set to 2 in the MENU settings.

Set it to STEREO, (p. 52)

• The volume is turned to minimum.

Open the LCD panel and press VOLUME +. (p. 23)

In the recording and playback modes

Symptom

The power does not turn on.

The end search function does not work.

Cause and/or Corrective Actions

• The battery pack is not installed, or is dead or nearly dead.

-> Install a charged battery pack. (p. 8, 9)

• The AC power adaptor is not connected to a wall outlet. Connect the AC power adaptor to a wall outlet, (p. 12)

•The tape was ejected after recording.

•You have not recorded on the new cassette yet.

(Continued on the tollowing page)

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Troubleshooting

Symptom

The bcTttcrv pack is quicklv discharged.

The battery remaining indicator dtx's not indicate the correct time.

The cassette cannot be removed from

the holder.

The ® and ± indicators flash and no

functions except for cassette ejection work.

others

Symptom

The Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder does not work.

The date or time indicator does not appear, and the bars "--:--;--"appear.

The picture from a TV or VCR does not appear even when your camcorder is connected to outputs on the TV or VCR,

The melodv or beep sounds for 5 seconds.

While charging the battery pack, no indicator appears or the indicator flashes in the display window.

Cause and/or Corrective Actions

• Your camcorder does not operate when you use a battery pack that is not an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack.

-> Use an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack. (p. 11)

• The operating temperature is too low.

• The battery pack is not fully charged.

Charge the battery pack again, (p. 9)

• The battery pack is completely dead, and cannot be recharged.

Replace with a new battery pack. (p. 8)

• You have used the battery pack in an extremely hot or cold environment for a long time.

• The battery pack is completely dead, and cannot be recharged.

Replace with a new battery pack. (p. 8)

• The battery is dead.

Use a charged battery pack. (p. 8, 9)

• The power source is disconnected.

Connect it firmly, (p. 8,12)

• The battery is dead. Use a charged battery pack or the AC power adaptor. (p. 8, 9)

• Moisture condensation has occurred.

-» Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at least 1 hour to acclimatize, (p. 70)

Cause and/or Corrective Actions

• COMMANDER is set to OFF in the MENU settings. Set it to ON. (p. 52)

• Something is blocking the infrared rays. Remove the obstacle,

• The batteries inserted in the battery holder with the + -

polarities incorrectly matching the + - marks.

Insert the batteries with the correct polarity, (p. 80)

• The batteries are dead. Insert new ones. (p. 80)

• Reset the date and time. (p. 58)

• DISPLAY is set to V-OUT/LCD in the MENU settings. Set it to LCD. (p. 52)

• Moisture condensation has occurred.

■* Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at

least 1 hour to acclimatize, (p. 70)

• Some troubles has occurred in your camcorder.

Remove the cassette and insert it again, then operate

your camcorder.

• The AC power adaptor is disconnected. Connect it firmly, (p. 9)

• Something is wrong with the battery pack. Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.

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Self-diagnosis display

Your camcorder has a self-diagnosis display function. This function displays the current condition of your camcorder as a 5-digit code (a combination of a letter and figures) in the viewfinder, on the LCD screen or in the display window. If a 5-digit code is displayed, check the following code chart. The last two digits (indicated by □□) will differ depending on the state of your camcorder.

Viewfinder (or LCD screen)

Self-diagnosis display

•C:Dn:nn

You can scr\ ico \'oiir camctM'dcr yourself.

Contact your Sony dealer or local

authorized Sonv facility.

Five-digit display

C:04:DQ

C:21:aD

C:22:Dn

C;31.DD C:32:an

E:61:DD E:62:DD

If you are unable to rectify the problem even if you try corrective actions a few times, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.

Cause and/or Corrective Actions

• You are using a battery pack that is not an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack.

Use an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack. (p. 11)

• Moisture condensation has occurred.

Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at least 1 hour to acclimatize, (p. 70)

• The video heads are dirty.

-F Clean the heads using the Sony V8-25CLH/V8-25CLD cleaning cassette (not supplied), (p. 71)

• A malfunction other than the above that you can service has occurred.

Remove the cassette and insert it again, then operate your camcorder. Disconnect the power cord of the AC power adaptor or remove the battery pack. After reconnecting the power source, operate your camcorder.

• A malfunction that you cannot service has occurred.

Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility and inform them of the 5-digit code,

(example: E:61;10)

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Warning indicators and messages

If indicators and messages appear in the viewfinder, on the LCD screen or in the display window, check the following: See the page in parentheses "( )" for more information.

• The warning messages do not appear in the mirror mode.

• The indicators and messages are displayed in white.

Warning indicators

The video heads are dirty

Fast flashing:

• You need to clean the heads using the Sony V8-25CLH/ V8-25CLD cleaning cassette (not supplied) (p. 71).

The battery is dead or — nearly dead

Slow flashing:

• The battery is nearly dead

Fast flashing:

• The battery is dead (p. 9)

Warning indicator as to

tape

Slow flashing:

• The tape is near the end.

• No tape is inserted (p. 13).*

• The write-protect tab on the cassette is out (red) (p. 13).*

Fast flashing;

• The tape has run out (p. 13,23).*

The lithium battery is weak or is not installed (p. 62)

Self-diagnosis display (p. 67)

Moisture condensation has

occurred*

Fast flashing:

• Eject the cassette, turn off your camcorder, and leave it for

about 1 hour with the cassette

compartment open (p. 70).

You need to eject the cassette

Slow flashing:

• The write-protect tab on the

cassette is out (red) (p. 13).*

Fast flashing:

• Moisture condensation has

occurred (p. 70).

• The tape has run out

(p. 13, 23).*

• The self-diagnosis display function is activated (p. 67).

Warning messages

gsi

CLEANING The video heads are dirty. CASSETTE

COPY

INHIBIT

• You hear the melody or beep sound.

You tried to record a picture that has a copyright control signal (p. 60).

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Using your camcorder abroad

Using^oui'camcorder abroad

You can use your camcorder in any country or area with the AC power adaptor supplied with your camcorder within 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz.

Your camcorder is an NTSC system based camcorder. If you want to view the playback picture on a TV, it must be an NTSC system based TV with VIDEO/AUDIO input jack. The following shows TV color systems used overseas.

NTSC system

Bahama Islands, Bolivia, Canada, Central America, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Jamaica, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Peru, Surinam, Taiwan, the Philippines, the U.S.A., Venezuela, etc.

PAL system

Australia, Austria, Belgium, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Great Britain, Holland, Hong Kong, Italy, Kuwait, Malaysia, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Singapore, Slovak Republic, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, etc.

PAL-M system

Brazil

PAL-N system

Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay

SECAM system

Bulgaria, France, Guyana, Hungary, Iran, Iraq, Monaco, Poland, Russia, Ukraine, etc.

Simple setting of clock by time difference

You can easily set the clock to the local time by setting a time difference. Select WORLD TIME in the MENU settings. See page 52 for more information.

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Maintenance information and precautions

Moisture condensation

If your camcorder is brought directly from a cold place to a warm place, moisture may conderìse inside your camcorder, on the surface of the tape, or on ¿le lens. In this condition, the tape may stick to the head drum and be damaged or your camcorder may

not operate correctly. If there is moisture inside your camcorder, the beep sounds and the ffl indicator flashes. When the A indicator flashes at the same time, the cassette is

inserted in your camcorder. If moisture condenses on the lens, the indicator will not

appear.

If moisture condensation occurred

None of the functions except cassette ejection will work. Eject the cassette, turn off your camcorder, and leave it for about 1 hour with the cassette compartment open. Your camcorder can be used again if the ffl indicator does not appear when the power is

turned on again.

Note on moisture condensation

Moisture may condense when you bring your camcorder from a cold place into a warm

place (or vice versa) or when you use your camcorder in a hot place as follows:

• You bring your camcorder from a ski slope into a place warmed up by a heating device

• You bring your camcorder from an air-conditioned car or room into a hot place outside

• You use your camcorder after a squall or a shower

• You use your camcorder in a high temperature and humidity place

How to prevent moisture condensation

When you bring your camcorder from a cold place into a warm place, put your camcorder in a plastic bag and tightly seal it. Remove the bag when the air temperature inside the plastic bag has reached the surrounding temperature (after about 1 hour).

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Maintenance information and precautions

Maintenance information

Cleaning the video head

To ensure normal recording and clear pictures, clean the video heads. The video head

may be dirty when:

• The© indicator and CLEANING CASSETTE" message appear one after another or the © indicator flashes on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder.

• Playback pictures contain noise.

• Playback pictures are hardly visible.

• Playback pictures do not appear.

If this happens, clean the video heads with the Sony V8-25CLH/V8-25CLD cleaning cassette (not supplied).

[a]

[a] Slightly dirty

[b]

[b] Very dirty

Note on video heads

When the playback pictures are still contain noise even if you have cleaned the video heads with a cleaning cassette, the video heads may have worn down due to long use. If

this is the case, they must be replaced with new heads. Contact your Sony dealer or

local authorized Sony service facility.

Cleaning the LCD screen

If fingerprints or dust make the LCD screen dirty, we recommend using a LCD Cleaning Kit (not supplied) to clean the LCD screen.

Removing dust from inside the viewfinder

(2) Clean the surface with a commercially available blower for a still camera.

(3) Reattach the eyecup and replace the screw.

Caution

Do not remove any other screws. You may remove only the screw to remove the eyecup.

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Maintenance information and precautions

Precautions

Camcorder operation

• Operate your camcorder on 7.2 V (battery pack) or 8.4 V (AC power adaptor).

• For DC or AC operation, use the accessories recommended in this operating instructions.

• It any solid object or liquid get inside the casing, unplug your camcorder and have it checked by a Sony dealer before operating it any further.

• Avoid rough handling or mechanical shock. Be particularly careful of the lens.

• Keep the POWER switch set to OFF when you are not using your camcorder.

• Do not wrap your camcorder with a towel, for example, and operate it. Doing so might cause heat to build up inside.

• Keep your camcorder away from strong magnetic fields or mechanical vibration.

• Do not touch the LCD screen with your fingers or a sharp-pointed object.

• If your camcorder is used in a cold place, a residual image may appear on the LCD screen. This is not a malfunction.

• While using your camcorder, the back of the LCD screen may heat up. This is not a malfunction.

Built-in light

• Do not knock or jolt the built-in light while it is turned on as it may damage the bulb or shorten the life of the bulb.

• Do not leave the built-in light on while it is resting on or against something; it may cause a fire or damage the built-in light.

On handling tapes

Do not insert anything into the small holes on the rear of the cassette. These holes are used to sense the type and thickness of the tape and if the recording tab is in or out.

Camcorder care

• When your camcorder is not to be used for a long time, remove the tape and battery.

Periodically turn on the power, operate the CAMERA and VTR sections and play back a tape for about 3 minutes.

• Clean the lens with a soft brush to remove dust. If there are fingerprints on the lens,

remove them with a soft cloth.

• Clean the camcorder body with a dry soft cloth, or a soft cloth lightly moistened with

a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of solvent which may damage the finish.

• Do not let sand get into your camcorder. When you use your camcorder on a sandy

beach or in a dusty place, protect it from the sand or dust. Sand or dust may cause your camcorder to malfunction, and sometimes this malfunction cannot be repaired.

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Maintenance information and precautions

AC power adaptor

• Unplug the unit from the wall outlet when you are not using the unit for a long time. To disconnect the power cord, puU it out by the plug. Never pull the power cord itself.

• Do not operate the unit with a damaged cord or if the unit has been dropped or damaged.

• Do not bend the power cord forcibly, or place a heavy object on it. This will damage the cord and may cause fire or electrical shock.

• Prevent metallic objects from coming into contact with the metal parts of the connecting section. If this happens, a short may occur and the unit may be damaged.

• Always keep metal contacts clean.

• Do not disassemble the unit.

• Do not apply mechanical shock or drop the unit.

• While the unit is in use, particularly during charging, keep it away from AM receivers and video equipment. AM receivers and video equipment disturb AM reception and video operation.

• The unit becomes warm during use. This is not a malfunction.

• Do not place the unit in locations that are:

- Extremely hot or cold

- Dusty or dirty

- Very humid

- Vibrating

Notes on dry batteries

To avoid possible damage from battery leakage or corrosion, observe the following;

• Be sure to insert the batteries with the + - polarities matched to the + - marks.

• Dry batteries are not rechargeable.

• Do not use a combination of new and old batteries.

• Do not use different types of batteries.

• Current flows from batteries when you are not using them for a long time.

• Do not use leaking batteries.

If batteries are leaking

• Wipe off the liquid in the battery compartment carefully before replacing the batteries.

• If you touch the liquid, wash it off with water.

• If the liquid get into your eyes, wash your eyes with a lot of water and then consult a doctor.

If any problem occurs, unplug your camcorder and contact your nearest Sony dealer.

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Specifications

Video camera recorder

System

Video recording system

2 rot*ir\’ hcwds

Hdical sc<mning FM system

Audio recording system

Rotnrv heads. FM system

Video signal

NTSC color, ElA standards

Usable cassette

Smm video format cassette Hi8 or standard 8

Recording/playback time (using cassette E6/P6-120)

SP m(Kle. 2 hours I P mode: 4 hours

Fastforward/rewind time (using cassette E6/P6-120)

Apprt>\. 8 min.

Image device

1/4 inch CCD (Charge Coupled

De\ ice)

Approx. 470,000 pixels

(Effective; Approx. 300,000 pixels)

Lens

Combined power zoom lens

Filter diameter 37 mm 20x (Optical), 360x(Digitan

Focal distance

3-h - 72 mm When converted to a 35 mm still camera 41 - 820 mm

Color temperature

Auto

Minimum Illumination

0.7 lux (F 1.4)

0 lux (in the NightShot mode)* * Objects unable to be seen due to

the dark can be shot with infrared lighting.

Input and output connectors

S video input/output

4-pin mini DIN Luminance signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms, unbalanced Chrominance signal: 0.286 Vp-p, 75 ohms, unbalanced

Video input/output

Phonti jack, 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms, unbalanced

Audio input/output

Phono jacks (2; stereo L and R) 327 mV, (at output impedance 47 kilohms) impedance less than

2.2 kilohms

RFU DC OUT

Special minijack, DC 5V

Headphone jack

Stereo minijack (o 3.5 mm)

LANC control jack

Stereo mini-minijack (o 2.5 mm)

MIC jack

Minijack, 0.388 mV low impedance

with 2.5 to 3.0 V DC, output

impedance 6.8 kilohms (o 3.5 mm)

Stereo type

LCD screen

Picture

2.5 inches measured diagonally

50.3 X 37.4 mm

Total dot number

61,380 (279x220)

General

Power requirements

7.2 V (battery pack)

8.4 V (AC power adaptor)

Average power consumption (when using the battery pack)

During camera recording using LCD

2.8 W Viewfinder

2.3 W

Operating temperature

0“C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)

Storage temperature

-20 °C to +60 °C (^ °F to +140 “F)

Dimensions (Approx.)

102 x 106 x212 mm (w/h/d)

Mass (approx.)

870 g excluding the battery pack, lithium battery, cassette and shoulder strap

1.0 kg including the battery pack NP-F330, lithium battery CR2025, cassette E6/P6-120 and shoulder strap

Supplied accessories

See page 7.

AC power adaptor

Power requirements

100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz

Power consumption

23 W

Output voltage

EX3 OUT: 8.4 V, 1.5 A in operating mode

Operating temperature

0°C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 "F)

Storage temperature

-20 °C to +60 °C (^ °F to +140 "F)

Dimensions (approx.)

125 X 39 X 62 mm (w/h/d)

excluding projecting parts

Mass (approx.)

280 g excluding power cord

Cord length (approx.)

AC power cord: 2 m Connecting cord: 1.6 m

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

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— Quick Reference —

Identifying the parts and controls

Camcorder

[1] POWER switch (p. 14) [2] LCD BRIGHT buttons (p. 15) [1 OPEN button (p, 14)

g] FOCUS switch (p. 42) HI NEAR/FAR dial (p. 42) d] VOLUME buttons (p. 23) [T] Eyecup [8] Eyecup RELEASE knob (p. 71)

This mark indicates that this product is a genuine accessory for Sony

video products. When purchasing Sony video products, Sony recommends that you purchase accessories with this "GENUINE VIDEO ACCESSORIES"

mark.

[9] Viewfinder lens adjustment lever

(p. 16)

[ÏÔ1 Power zoom lever (p. 17)

И PHOTO button (p. 28) 111 ВАТТ RELEASE lever (p, 8) 31 STANDBY switch (p. 14) 33 START/STOP button (p. 14)

311 Hook for shoulder strap

31 DC IN jack (p. 9,12)

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IITI Video control buttons (p. 23,25,51)

■ STOP (stop) ◄◄ REW (rewind) ►- PLAY (playback) ►► FF (fastforward) II PAUSE (pause) # REC (recording) The control buttons light up when you set the POWER switch to VTR.

01 EDITSEARCH button (p. 22)

0i LASER LINK button (p. 27)

Lens cover

|2l] Camera recording lamp (p. 14)

What is LASER LINK?

The LASER LINK system sends and receives pictures and sound between video

equipment having the 4 mark by using infrared rays.

Infrared rays emitter (p. 19,27) Microphone +SLOW SHUTTER button (p. 19)

I NIGHTSHOT switch (p. 19)

Display window (p, 81)

Remote sensor (p. 80)

I Tripod receptacle (base)

Make sure that the length of the tripod screw is less than 6.5 mm. Otherwise, you carmot attach the tripod securely and the screw may damage your camcorder.

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Lithium battery compartment (p. 63) Speaker START/STOP MODE switch (p. 18)

LCD screen (p. 15) DIGITAL EFFECT button (p. 37) FADER button (p. 33)

Attaching the shoulder strap

Attach the shoulder strap supplied with your camcorder to the hooks for the shoulder strap.

H BACK LIGHT button (p. 19)

PROGRAM AE button (p. 40) 13 EXPOSURE button (p. 41) @ SEL/PUSH EXEC dial (p. 28) H MENU button (p. 28, 52)

g| PICTURE EFFECT button (p. 35)

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gj COUNTER RESET button (p. 14) gn TIME button (p. 21) gi DATE button (p. 21)

DISPLAY button (p. 24) END SEARCH button (p. 22)

TITLE button (p. 43)

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Viewfinder (p. 16)

EJECT switch (p, 13) LANC U control jack

LANC stands for Local Application Control Bus System. The ti control jack is used for controlling the tape transport of video equipment and other peripherals cormected to the video equipment. This jack has the same function as the jack indicated as CONTROL L or REMOTE.

Cassette compartment (p. 13) Grip strap S VIDEO jack (p. 26)

Fastening the grip strap

Built-in light (p. 47) LIGHT switch (p. 47) RFU DC OUT (RFU adaptor DC output)

jack (p. 26) MIC jack (PLUG IN POWER)

Connect an external microphone (not supplied). This jack also accepts a "plug-in-power" microphone. If you connect a 2-pin microphone, supply power from DC OUT jack. In this case, WIND in the MENU settings does not function.

VIDEO/AUDIO jacks (p. 26) 0 (headphones) jack

When you use headphones, the speaker on your camcorder is silent.

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Identifying the parts and controls

Remote Commander

The buttons that have the same name on the Remote Commander as ot\ your camcorder

function identically to the buttons on your camcorder.

|T| Transmitter [2] Video control buttons (p. 25) [3] DISPLAY button (p 24)

To prepare the Remote Commander

Insert 2 R6 (size AA) batteries by matching the + and - polarities on the batteries to the + - marks inside the battery compartment.

Notes on the Remote Commander

• Point the remote sensor away from strong light sources such as direct sunlight or overhead lighting. Otherwise, the Remote Commander may not functton properly.

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

You use it in the standby or recording mode.

Power zoom button (p. 17)

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Identifying the parts and controls

Operation indicators

Viewfinder

Q] Recording mode indicator (p. 55)/

Mirror mode indicator (p. 15)

[2] Hi8 format indicator (p. 18,60)

[3] Remaining battery time indicator

(p. 18)

[4] Exposure indicator (p. 41)/Zoom

indicator (p. 17)

[5] Fader indicator (p. 33)/Digital effect

indicator (p. 37) [6] Wide mode indicator (p. 30) [7] Picture effect indicator (p. 35) ¡8] LCD bright indicator (p. 15)/Volume

indicator (p. 23) [S PROGRAM AE indicator (p. 39) 0O| Backlight indicator (p. 19) ini Wind indicator (p. 53) 01 SteadyShot off indicator (p. 53) 111 Manual focusing indicator (p. 42) O Video control mode (p. 25)

Display window

Tape counter (p. 18)/Self-diagnosis display function indicator (p. 67)/5SEC mode indicator (p. 18)/Photo mode indicator (p. 28)

Remaining tape indicator (p. 18) END SEARCH indicator (p. 22) NIGHTSHOT indicator (p. 19) AUTO DATE indicator (p. 59)/Date

indicator (p. 21,58) Time indicator (p. 21, 58) Warning indicators (p. 68)

Recording lamp (p. 14) Date or time indicator (p. 21, 59)/

Tape counter indicator (p. 18)/

Self-diagnosis display function indicator (p. 67)/Remaining battery time indicator (p. 9)

FULL charge indicator (p. 9)

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Quick Function Guide

Functions to adjust exposure (in the recording mode)

• In a dark place

• In insufficient light

• In dark environments such as sunset, fireworks, or general night views

•Shooting backlit subjects

• In spotlight, such as at the theater or a formal event

• In strong light or reflected light, such as at a beach in midsummer or on a ski slope

Functions to give images more impact (in the recording mode)

♦Smooth transition between scenes FADER (p. 32)

•Taking a still picture PHOTO (p. 28)

• Digital processing of images PICTURE EFFECT (p. 35)

• Processing a scene using digital effects DIGITAL EFFECT(p. 36)

• Creating a soft background for subjects Soft portrait mode (p. 39)

•Superimposing a title TITLE (p. 43)

Functions to give a natural appearance to your recordings (in the recording mode)

• Preventing deterioration of picture quality in digital zoom

• Focusing manually

• Reducing wind noise

• Shooting distant subjects

•Recording fast-moving subjects

Functions to use in editing (in the recording mode)

• Watching the picture on a wide-screen TV Wide mode (p. 30)

• Playing back the picture on a TV without LASER LINK (p. 27) connecting a cord

• Recording with the date/hme Date and time (p. 21)

• Enhancing old tapes ORC [MENU] (p. 52)

NIGHTSHOT (p. 19) Low lux mode {p. 39) Sunset & moon mode (p. 39)

BACK LIGHT {p. 19) Spotlight mode {p. 39)

Beach & ski mode (p. 39)

D200M [MENU] (p.52)

Manual focus (p. 42) WIND [MENU] (p. 52) Landscape mode (p. 39) Sports lesson mode (p. 39)

Functions to use after recording (in the playback mode)

• Playing back on monaural sound or sub sound HiFi SOUND [MENU] (p. 52)

• Correcting jitter TBC [MENU] (p. 52)

• Correcting color noise DNR [MENU] (p. 52)

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index

A. B

Adjusting viewfinder

AC power adaptor AFM HiFi Sound ANTI GROUND SHOOTING

.........................................18

A/V connecting cable

..............................

BACK LIGHT Battery pack Beep

...................................

BOUNCE

...........................

cTd

Charging battery

Clock set.............................58

Connection

(viewing on TV)

(dubbing a tape).............. 50

DEMO................................56

Digital effect

DISPLAY...........................24

DNR

...................................

Dual sound track tape

Dubbing a tape

.........

................

...............

26, 50, 51

..................

.........................

..................

..............

......................

........

...................

16 60

36 54

EDIT

..................................

EDITSEARCH END SEARCH Exposure External microphone (not

supplied)

.................

..............

............................

..........................

22, 25

F. G, H

FADER

..............................

Fade in/out FLASH MOTION

.........................

FOCUS...............................42

Full charge Grip strap Heads

Headphone jack................. 79

Hi8 system HiFi SOUND

.........................

...........................

.................................

.........................

.....................

..............

32 32 36

10 79 71

60 54

I. i. K. L

"InfoLITHIUM" battery

Infrared rays emitter

[.ANC

..................................

LASER LINK LCD screen LP mode LUMINANCEKEY

M, N

.....................

.........................

..............................

Main sound..........................54

Manual focus......................42

Menu settings Mirror mode

Moisture condensation Monaural

MONOTONE.....................32

Mosaic fader NIGHTSHOT

Normal charge......................9

NTSC system.....,

.....................

......................

...........................

.......................

...................

O. P, Q

OLD MOVIE Operation indicators ORC

OVERLAP Photo recording Picture effect Picture search

Playback pause...................25

Power sources

(house current)................ 12

(car battery)

(battery pack).....................8

Power zoom....................... 17

PROGRAM AE

....................

...................................

.........................

......................

.....................

Rec review Recording and playback

systems Recording mode

Recording time.................. 10

Remaining tape indicator Remaining battery time

indicator.......................... 18

Remote control jack (LANC) Remote commander

Remote sensor

RFU adaptor........................26

.........................

............................

.........................................

....................

.....

......

19, 27

............

........

..............

..........

..................

.................

...........

S video jack Self-diagnosis display SEL/PUSH EXEC dial

Shoulder strap

Skip scan ...................................... 25

Slow playback............................... 25

Standard 8 mm system

START/STOP MODE................... 18

STEADYSHOT Stereo tape

STILL............................................ 36

STRIPE

Sub sound.......................................54

Superimposing the date and

SLOW SHUTTER

+SLOW SHUTTER

T, U, V

Tape counter

TBC................................................54

Telephote

Title................................................43

TRAIL............................................36

Transition...................................... 14

TV color systems

55 32 28

w, X, Y, Z

Warning indicators

Wide-angle

Wide mode.....................................30

WIPE..............................................32

WORLD TIME

Write-protect tab

Zoom ............................................ 17

22 60

....

79 80 76

.....................

....................................

..........................................

time............................................ 21

......................................

26, 50, 51

...................

................

................................

................

.............................

........................

.....................

.................................

...........................

........................

...................................

..............................

...........................

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Printed on recycled paper

Sony CCD-TRV66 User Manual

Welcome !

WARNING

Table of contents

Quick Start Guide

Viewfinder

NOTE

Using this manual

Note on TV color systems

Copyright precautions

Precautions on camcorder care

Checking supplied accessories

Q] Wireless Remote Commander (1)

step 1 Preparing the power supply

Installing the battery pack

To remove the battery pack

After installing the battery pack

Charging the battery pack

Note

Remaining battery time indicator

Battery pack

Until your camcorder calculates the actual remaining battery time

Plug the power cord deeply

Charging time

Playing time

After charging the battery pack

Note on the remaining battery time indicator during recording

What is "InfoLITHIUM"?

Connecting to a wall outlet

WARNING

PRECAUTION

Notes

Using a car battery

step 2 Inserting a cassette

To eject a cassette

Note

To prevent accidental erasure

To enable smooth transition

If you leave your camcorder in the standby mode for 5 minutes while the cassette is inserted

To set the counter to 0:00:00

Adjusting thè LCD screen

Note

When you use the LCD screen outdoors in direct sunlight

Picture in the mirror mode

During recording In the mirror mode

Indicators in the mirror mode

After recording

After use your camcorder

Using the zoom feature

Notes on digital zoom

START/STOP MODE setting

Notes

To extend the recording time in the 5SEC mode

Indicators displayed in the recording mode

Hi8 format indicator

lc.i4nminllHiBli>l [RECI 10:00:01 Tape counter

Remaining tape indicator

Remaining battery time indicator

Shooting backlit subjects (BACK LIGHT)

If you press EXPOSURE when shooting backlit subjects

Shooting in the dark (NightShot)

Using +SLOW SHUTTER

Using the NightShot Light

Notes

While using the NightShot function, you can not use the following functions:

Shutter speed in the NightShot +Slow shutter mode

The +SLOW SHUTTER button does not work:

NightShot Light

Superimposing the date and time on pictures

Note

If you do not record the date and time in the picture

Checking the recording

- END SEARCH / EDITSEARCH / Rec Review

END SEARCH

Note

Once you eject the cassette after you have recorded on the tape

EDITSEARCH

Rec Review

To stop playback

When monitoring on the LCD screen