Sony DCR-HC1000 Operating Instruction

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Camera Operations Guide [US]

Camera Operations Guide

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Digital Video Camera Recorder

DCR-HC1000

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

WARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do no t expose t h e u nit to rain o r moisture.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to c onstitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

This symbol is inten d e d to alert the user to the presence of importa nt operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

Notice

If static electricity or electromagnetic interference causes data transfer to disc ontinue midway (fail), restart the application or disconnect and connect the USB cabl e again.

For customers in the U.S.A. and CANADA

RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES

Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable. You can help preserve our environment by returning your used rechargeable batteries to the collection and recycling location nearest you. For more information regarding recycli ng of rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800-822- 8837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/

Caution: Do not handle damaged or leak ing LithiumIon batteries.

“Memory Stick”

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accep t an y inte r f ere nc e received, including int erference that may cause undesired operation.

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

For customers in the U.S.A.

If you have any questions about this product, you may call: Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669). The number below is for the FCC related matters only. Regulatory Information

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-HC1000 Responsible Party: Sony Elec tronic s I nc . Address: 16450 W. Bernardo Dr, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accep t an y inte r f ere nc e received, including int erference that may cause undesired operation.

Owner’s Record

The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial numb er in the sp ace provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regar ding this product. Model No. DCR-HC Serial No. Model No.AC- Serial No.

CAUTION

You are cautioned that any changes or mo dif ica tions not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

Note:

This equipment has been teste d an d fou nd to c o mply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection a ga inst harm f ul interference in a residential installati on. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to r adio co mmunicati ons. Howev er, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the follo wing measures:

– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. – Increase the separation between the equipment and

receiver.

– Connect the equipment into an out le t on a c irc uit

different from that to which the receiver is connected.

– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV

technician for help. The supplied interface cable mu st be used wit h the equipment in order to com ply w ith the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.

Notes on use

Note on Cassette Memory

Your camcorder is based on the DV format. You can use only mini DV cassettes in your camcorder. Use of mini DV cassette s w ith Cassette Memory is recommended as you can use Title search (p. 52), Date search (p. 53), [ TITLE] (p. 73), [ TAPE TITLE] (p. 75).

Cassettes with Cassette Memory are marked with .

Note on the type of “Memory Stick” you can use in your camcorder

You can use only a “Memory Stick Duo,” which is about half the size of a standard “M emor y Stick,” in your camcorder (p. 121). The mark is indicated on the “Memory Stick Duo.”

Notes on recording

• Before starting to record, test the recording function to make sure the picture and sound ar e recor de d without any problems.

• Compensation for the contents of recordings cannot be provided, even if recording or playback is not possible due to a malfunction of the camc or der, storage med ia, etc.

• TV color systems differ depending on the countries/ regions. To view your recordings on a TV, you need an NTSC system-based TV.

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

Notes on the LCD panel, viewfinder, and lens

• The LCD screen and the viewfinder are manufactured using extremely hi gh- pr e ci sion technology, so over 99.99% of the pixels are operational for effec tive use. However, there may be some tiny black points and/ or bright points (white, red, blue , or gr een in color) that appear constantly on the LCD scr een a nd the viewfinder. These points are norm al results of the ma nufacturing process and do not affect the recordin g in an y w ay.

• Exposing the LCD screen, the viewfinder, or the lens to direct sunlight for long periods of time may cause malfunctions. Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors.

• Do not aim at the sun. Doing so might cause your camcorder to malfunction. Take pic tures of the sun only in low light conditions, such as at dus k.

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Note on connecting other device

Before connecting your camcord er to other device such as a VCR or a computer with a USB or i.LINK cable, be sure to i nsert the co nnector pl ug in the proper direction. If you insert the con nector plug forcibly in the wrong direction, the terminal may be damaged, or this may cause a malfunction of your camcorder.

Notes on using this manual

• The images of the LCD screen and the viewfinder used on this manual are captured using a digital still camera, and thus may appear different from wh at you see.

• The on-screen displays in each local language are used in illustrating the operating procedures. Change the screen language before using your camcorder if necessary (p. 21).

Notes on using the camcor d er

• Hold your camcorder correctly.

• Rotate the Multi- Angle Grip to the angle you pr efer .

• When you are using the touch panel, place your hand on the back side of the LCD panel to support it. Then, touch the buttons displayed on the screen.

Touch the button on the LCD screen.

• Be careful not to press buttons on the LCD frame accidentally when you open or close the LCD panel, or when you adjust the angle of the LCD panel.

• Do not hold the camcorder by the following parts.

Flash LCD panel

• Do not rotate the Multi-Angle Grip force f ull y or subject it to shock, as distorted images or sound may result.

• Fasten the Gri p Bel t as sh o w n in th e f o llowing illustration.

Battery compartment lid

: Features available for tape only. : Features ava ilable for “Me mory Stick Duo”

only.

Read this first ............................................................................................. 2

Quick Start Guide

Recording movies ...................................................................................... 8

Recording still images.............................................................................. 10

Getting started

Step 1: Checking supplied items.............................................................. 12

Step 2: Charging the battery pack............................................................ 13

Using an outside power sourc e ....................... ........................... ............... ................ 15

Step 3: Turning the power on................................................................... 16

Step 4: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder...................................... 16

Adjusting the LCD panel ............................................................................. .. ....... .... .16

Adjusting the viewfinder ...................................... ......... .... .... .... .. ........... .. .... .... ......... .17

Step 5: Setting the date and time............................................................. 18

Step 6: Inserting the recording media ...................................................... 19

Inserting a cassette tape ........................................................................................... 19

Inserting a “Memory Stick Duo” ................................................................................ 20

Step 7: Setting the screen language........................................................ 21

Recording

Recording movies .................................................................................... 22

Recording for a longer time .......................................................................................24

Using zoom ................. ....................................................... ............... ........................24

Recording in mirror mode .........................................................................................25

Using the self-timer .......................... ......................................................................... 26

Enhanced sound recording – 4CH MIC REC .................................... 27

Recording still images – Memory photo recording............................. 29

Selecting image quality or siz e ........ ............... .......................................... ................ 30

Using the flash .................................... .............. ............................ ............................31

Using the self-timer .......................... ......................................................................... 32

Recording a still image on a “Memory Stick Duo” while recording movies

on a tape .............................. ........................... ....................................................33

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Adjusting the exposure............................................................................. 33

Adjusting the exposure for b ack lit subjects .................................................. .............33

Fixing the exposure for the selected subject – Flexible spot meter ...........................34

Adjusting the exposure manually ...............................................................................34

Adjusting the focus................................................................................... 35

Adjusting the focus for an off-center subject – SPOT FOCUS ..................................35

Adjusting the focus manually .....................................................................................36

Recording a picture using various effects ................................................ 37

Fading in and out of a scene – FADER ...................................................... .... .. ..37

Using special effects – Digital effect ...................................................................38

Overlaying still images on movies on a tape – MEMORY MIX ..................................40

Searching for the starting point .......................................................... 42

Searching for the last scene of the most recent recording – END SEARCH .............42

Searching manually – EDIT SEARCH .......................................... .............................42

Reviewing the most recently recorded scenes – Rec review ....................................43

Playback

Viewing movies recorded on a tape ................................................... 44

Playing back in various modes .......................................... .... ......... .... .... .... ........... ....45

Viewing recordings with added effects – Digital effect ..............................................45

Viewing recordings on a “Memory Stick Duo” .................................... 46

Playing back in various modes from a “Memory Stick Duo” ......................................48

Various playback functions ...................................................................... 49

Magnifying pictures – Tape playback zoom/Memory playback zoom .......................49

Displaying the screen indicators ................................................................................50

Displaying the date/time and camera settings data – Data code ..............................50

Playing the picture on a TV...................................................................... 51

Locating a scene on a tape for playback ........................................... 52

Searching quickly for a desired scene – Zero set memory ........................................52

Searching for a scene using Cassette Memory – Title search ..................................52

Searching for a scene by date of recording – Date search .......................................53

Advanced operations

Using the Menu

Selecting menu items .........................54

Using the AUTO LOCK switch ...........55

Using the (CAMERA SET) menu

– PROGRAM AE/WHITE BAL./ SHUTTR SPEED/ZEBRA/16:9

WIDE, etc. ....................................56

Using the (M EMORY SET) menu

– BURST/QUALITY/IMAGE SIZE/ ALL ERASE/NEW FOLDER,

etc. ...............................................63

Using the (PICT. APPLI.) menu

– PICT. EFFECT/SLIDE SHOW/ FRAME REC/INTERVAL REC/INT.

REC–STL, etc. .............................67

Using the (EDIT/PLAY) menu

– TITLE/ TAPE TITLE,

etc. ...............................................72

Using the (STANDARD SET) menu

– REC MODE/MULTI-SOUND/ AUDIO MIX/MIC LEVEL/USB-

CAMERA, etc. ..............................76

Using the (TIME/LANGU.) menu

– CLOCK SET/WORLD TIME,

etc. ...............................................82

Customizing Personal Menu ..............83

Dubbing selected scenes from a tape

– Digital program editing ..............91

Dubbing sound to a recorded

tape ........................................98

Deleting recorded pictures .........100

Marking recorded images with specific

information – Image protection/

Print mark ...................................101

Printing recorded images (PictBridge

compliant printer) .................103

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting ...............................106

Warning indicators and

messages ...................................114

Additional Information

Using your camcorder abroad ..........119

Usable cassette tapes ......................120

About the “Memory Stick” .................121

About the “InfoLITHIUM”

battery pack ................................123

About i.LINK .....................................125

Maintenance and precauti ons ..........126

Specification .....................................129

Dubbing/Editing

Connecting to a VCR or TV ...............86

Dubbing to another tape ..............87

Recording pictures from a VCR or

TV .................................................88

Dubbing pictures from a tape to a

“Memory Stick Duo” .....................89

Dubbing still images from a “Memory

Stick Duo” to a tape ......................90

Quick Reference

Identifying parts and controls ...........131

Index ................................................138

Refer also to other operating instr uctions supplied with your camcorder:

• Editing images with your comp ute r cComputer Applications Guide

Quick Start Guide

Recording movies

1 Insert the charged battery pack into the camcorder.

To charge the battery, see page 13.

a Push the catch on the

battery compartment lid in the direction of the arrow 1 to open the lid.

b Insert the battery pack in

the direction of the arrow until it clicks.

c Close the battery

compartment lid.

2 Insert a cassette into the camcorder.

a Slide the OPEN/

EJECT lever in the direction of the arrow to open the lid.

The cassette compartment comes out automatically.

OPEN/EJECT lever

Quick Start Guide

b Insert the cassette with

its window-side facing out, then push the center of the back of the cassette.

Window-side

c Press .

Close the cass ette lid aft er the cassette compartment slides back in by itself.

3 Start recording while checking the subject on the LCD screen.

The date and time is not set up in the default setting. To set the date and time, see page 18.

a Remove the lens cap. b Press OPEN and

open the LCD panel.

c While pressing the

green button, slide the POWER switch down to light up the CAMERA-TAPE lamp.

The power turns on.

d Press REC START/

STOP.

Recording starts. To change to standb y m ode, press REC START/STOP again. You can also use REC START/STOP of the LCD panel.

4 View the recorded picture on the LCD screen.

Quick Start Guide

a Slide the POWER

switch rep eatedly until the PLAY/EDIT lamp lights up.

b Touch (rewind). c Touch (play) to

start the playback.

To stop, press .

To turn off the power, slide the POWER switch up to (CHG) OFF.

Quick Start Guide

Recording still images

1 Insert the charged battery pack into the camcorder.

To charge the battery, see page 13.

a Push the catch on the

battery compartment lid in the direction of the arrow 1 to open the lid.

b Insert the battery pack in

the direction of the arrow until it clicks.

c Close the battery

compartment lid.

2 Insert a “Memory Stick Duo” into the camcorder.

a Open the

“Memory Stick Duo” cover.

b Insert a “Memory

Stick Duo” with its terminal facing up until it clicks.

c Close the

“Memory Stick Duo” cover.

Quick Start Guide

3 Start recording while checking the subject on the LCD screen.

The date and time is not set up in the default setting. To set the date and time, see page 18.

a Remove the lens cap. b Press OPEN and

open the LCD panel.

c While pressing the

green button, slide the POWER switch repeatedly until the CAMERA-MEMORY lamp lights up.

The power turns on.

d Press PHOTO lightly.

A short beep sound is heard when the focus is adjusted.

e Press PHOTO fully.

A shutter sound is heard and the still image is recorded.

4 View the recorded picture on the LCD screen.

a Slide the POWER

switch rep eatedly until the PLAY/EDIT lamp lights up.

Quick Start Guide

b Touch .

The most recently recorded image is d isplayed.

c Touch (next) or

(previous) to view images in sequence.

To turn off the power, slide the POWER switch up to (CHG) OFF.

Quick Start Guide

Getting started

Step 1: Checking supplied items

Make sure you have followi ng items supplied with your camc order.

The number in pa rentheses indi cates the numbe r of that item supplied.

“Memory Stick Duo” 8M B ( 1)

You can use only a “Memory Stick Duo ,” w hic h is about half the size of a standard “Memory Stick,” in your camcorder. See page 121 for deta i ls.

Memory Stick Duo adaptor (1)

If you attach a Memory Stick Duo ad ap tor to a “Memory Stick Duo,” you can use a “Memo r y Stick Duo” with any of the devices compatible with a standard “Memory Stick.”

Lens hood (1)

Use the lens hood to record under strong light, such as under the sun. Note when you use a filter (opti ona l) , the shadow of the lens hood may appear on the screen. Also, if you force the lens hood on, you may not be able to remove it again.

Shoulder strap (1)

Wireless Remote Commander (1)

A button-type lithium battery is already installed.

A/V connecting cable (1)

AC Adapt or (1)

Power cord (1)

Lens cap (1)

Attached to the camcorder.

Getting started

USB cable (1)

Rechargeable battery pa ck NP - FF71 (1)

CD-ROM “SPVD-012 USB Driver” (1)

Cleaning cloth (1)

Camera Operations Guide (This manual) (1)

Computer Applications Guide (1)

Step 2: Charging the battery pack

You can charge the battery by attaching the “InfoLITHI UM” battery pack (F ser ies) to your camcorde r .

b Note

• Only the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (N P -FF70/ FF71) can be used (p. 123).

• Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the AC Adaptor or battery termina ls w ith any metallic object s. This may cause a malfunction.

• Use a nearby wall outlet when usi ng the AC Adaptor. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet immediately if a ny ma lf unction occurs.

DC IN jack

DC plug

2 Insert the battery pack in the direction

of the arrow until it clicks.

Getting started

3 Close the battery compartment lid. 4 With the v mark on the DC plug facing

the battery compartment lid side, connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack on your camcorder.

v mark

Power cord

AC Adaptor

To the wall outlet

1 Push the catch on the battery

compartment lid i n t he direction of th e arrow 1 to open the lid.

5 Connect the power cord to the AC

Adaptor.

6 Connect the power cord to the wall

outlet.

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Getting started

7 Slide the POWER switch up to (CHG)

OFF.

The (flash)/CHG (charg e) lamp lights u p and charging starts .

/CHG

Flash/char ge lamp

To check the remaining b attery – Battery Info

DISPLAY/ BATT INFO

After charging the battery

The (flash)/CHG (charge) lamp turns off when the battery is fully charged. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack.

To remove the battery pack

Battery release tab

Battery pack

Set the POWER switch to (CHG) OFF.

POWER switch

2 Open the battery compartment li d. 3 Unlatch the battery release tab i n th e

direction of the arrow and remove the battery pack.

b Note

• If you do not use the battery pack for a long time, use

up the battery pack completely before storing it. See page 124 about storage of the battery pack.

OPEN

POWER switch

You can check the battery’s curr ent charge l evel and its current remaining recording time both during charging or when the power is turned off.

1 Set the POWER switch to (CHG) OFF. 2 Press OPEN and o pen the LCD panel. 3 Press DISPLAY/BATT INFO.

The battery info rmation appe ars for about 7 seconds. Keep the butt on pres sed to vi ew it for a bout 20 seconds.

BATTERY INFO

BATTERY CHARGE LEVEL

REC TIME AVAILABLE

A Battery charge level: Displ ays

approximate remaining amount of power left in the batt ery pack.

B Approximate possible recording time

using the LCD panel.

C Approximate possible recording time

using the viewfinder.

LCD SCREEN VIEWFINDER::

50%0% 100%

108 min 121 min

Getting started

Charging time

Approximate number of minutes required when you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack at 25°C (77°F). (10 – 30° C (50 – 86°F) recommended.)

Battery pack

NP-FF71 (supplied) 170 NP-FF70 150

Recording time when recording with the LCD screen on

Approximate nu m ber of minutes availabl e when you use a full y charged battery pack at 25°C (77°F).

With LCD BACKLIGHT set to ON

Battery pack Continuous

NP-FF71 (supplied)

NP-FF70 110 60

recording time

120 65

Typical* recording time

With LCD BACKLIGHT set to OFF

Battery pack Continuous

NP-FF71 (supplied)

NP-FF70 120 65

recording time

135 75

Typical* recording time

Recording time when recording with the viewfinder

Approximate nu m ber of minutes availabl e when you use a full y charged battery pack at 25°C (77°F).

Battery pack Continuous

NP-FF71 (supplied)

NP-FF70 125 70

recording time

135 75

Typical* recording time

Playing time

Approximate number of minutes available when you use a fully charged battery pack at 25°C (77°F).

Battery pack LCD panel

NP-FF71 (supplied)

NP-FF70 175 210

* With LCD BACKLIGHT set to ON.

b Note

• The power will not be supplied from the battery pack when the AC Adaptor is conn ected to the DC IN ja ck of your camcorder, even if its power cor d is disconnected from the wall outlet.

• The recording and playback time will be shorte r when you use your camcorder in low temperatur e .

• The (flash)/CHG (charge) lamp flashes during charging, or the battery information will not be correctly displayed in following conditions. – The battery pack is not attached correctly. – The battery pack is damaged. – The battery pack is fully disc ha r ged . (For Battery

information only)

opened*

190 230

LCD panel closed

Using an outside power source

You can use the AC Adaptor as the power source when you do not wan t the battery to run out. While you ar e using the AC Adaptor, the battery pack will not lose it s char ge e ven when it is attached to your camcorder.

PRECAUTION

Even if your camcorder is turned off , AC power (house current) is still supplied to it while connected to the wall outlet via the AC Adaptor.

Connect your camcorder as s hown in “Charging the battery pack” (p. 13).

Getting started

* Approximate num be r of minutes when recording

while you repeatedly rec or d, sta r t/stop, slide the POWER switch to change the power mode, an d zoom. The actual battery li fe ma y be shor te r .

Getting started

Step 3: Turning the

Step 4: Adjusting the

power on

You need to slide the POWER switch repeatedly to select the desired power mode to record or play. When using this camcorder for the first time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears (p. 18).

While pressing the green button, slide the POWER switch down.

The power turns on . To enter the recording or playing mode, slide the switch repeatedly until the respective lamp for the desired power mode lights up.

• CAMERA-TAPE mode: To record on a tape .

• CAMERA-MEMORY mode: To record on a “Memory Stick Duo. ”

• PLAY/EDIT mode: To play or edit pictures on a tape or “Memory Stick Duo.”

LCD panel and viewfinder

Adjusting the LCD panel

You can adjust the angle an d brightness of the LCD panel to meet various recording situations.

Even when there ar e obstructions betw een you and the subject, you can check the subject on the LCD screen during recording by adjustin g th e angle of the LCD panel .

Maximum 180 degrees

Maximum 90 degrees

OPEN

To turn off the power

Slide the POWER switch up to (CHG) OFF.

Getting started

LCD BACKLIGHT

Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder, then rotate it to the desired position.

To adjust the brightness of the LCD screen

Touch .

2 Touch [LCD BRIG H T].

If the item is not displayed on the screen, touch / . If you cannot find it, touch

[MENU], (STANDARD SET) menu, then touch [LCD/VF SET] (p. 77).

3 Adjust th e item with / , then

touch .

z Tip

• If you rotate the LCD panel 180 degre e s to the le ns side, you can close the LCD panel with the LCD screen facing out.

• If you are using the battery pack for powe r source, you can adjust the brightness by selecting [LCD BL LEVEL] from the [LCD/VF SET] on the (STANDARD SET) menu

• When you use your camcorder in bright conditions, press LCD BACKLIGHT to switch off the LCD screen backlight ( appears on the screen.). This setting saves battery power.

• Even if you adjust the LCD screen backlight, the recorded picture will not be affected.

• You can turn off the operation confirmation beep by setting [BEEP] in the (STANDARD SET) menu to [OFF] (p. 80).

(p. 78).

Adjusting the viewfinder

You can view images using the v ie w fin der when you close the LCD panel. Use the viewfinder when the battery is running out, or when the screen is hard to see.

To use the viewfinder during operation

When you are recording on a tape or a “Memory Stick Duo,” you can adjust the exposure (p. 34) and fader (p. 37) while checking the image on the viewfinder. Have the LCD panel rotated 180 degrees and closed with the screen facing out.

1 Set the power mode to CAMERA-TAPE

or CAMERA-MEMORY (p.16).

2 Close the LCD panel with the scre en

facing out.

appears on the screen.

3 Touch .

[Set LCD off?] appears on the screen.

4 Touch [YES].

The LCD screen is turned off.

5 Touch the LCD screen while checking

the display in the viewfinder.

[EXPOSURE], etc. are displayed.

6 Touch the button you want to set.

• [EXPOSURE]: Adjust with /

and touch .

• [FADER]: Touch it r epe ated ly to select a

desired effect (o nly in the CAMERATAPE mode).

• : The LCD screen lights up. To hide the buttons on the LCD screen, touch .

z Tip

• To adjust the brightness of the viewfinder backlight, select (STANDARD SET) menu, [LCD/VF SET], then [VF B.LIGHT] (when you are using the battery pack, p. 78).

Getting started

Viewfinder lens adjustment lever

Adjust the viewfinder lens adjustment lever until the picture is clear.

Getting started

Step 5: Setting the date and time

Set the date and time when using this camcorder for the first time. If you do not set the date and time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears every time yo u turn on your camcorder.

b Note

• If you do not use your camcorder for about 3 months, the built-in rechargeable button-type

battery gets discharged and the date and time settings may be cleared from the memory. In that case, charge the recharg eab le button-type battery (p. 128) and then set the date and time again.

4 Touch [MENU].

60min

–:––:––

CAMERA SET

PROGRAM AE SPOT METER EXPOSURE

5 Select (TIME/LANGU.) with

/ , then touch .

DISPLAY

MENU ROT ATE

LANGUAGE

PROGRAM AE

–:––:––

––:––:––

60min

A. SHUT OFF

CLOCK SET

WORLD

6 Select [CLOCK SET] with / ,

then touch .

OPEN

POWER switch

1 Turn on your camcorder (p. 16). 2 Press OPEN and open the LCD panel.

Proceed to st ep 7 when you set t he clock for the first time.

3 Touch .

EXPO– SURE

PRGRAM AE

SHUTTR SPEED

–:––:––

1/3

60min

SPOT METER

WHITE BAL.

CLOCK SET

DATE

Y JAN M 1D 12: 00AM

2004

–:––:––

7 Set [Y] (year) with / , then touch

CLOCK SET

DATE

Y JAN M 1D 12: 00 AM

2004

–:––:––

You can set any year up to the year 2079.

8 Set [M] (month), [D] (day), hour and

minute in the same way as was don e in step 7, then touch .

The clock starts. For midnight, set it to 12:00AM. For midday, set it to 12:00PM.

Getting started

Step 6: Inserting the recording media

Inserting a cassette tape

2 Insert a cassette with its window-side

facing out.

Push the center of the back of the cassette lightly.

Window-side

You can use mini DV cassettes only. For details on these cassettes (such as writeprotection), see page 120.

b Note

• Do not force the cassette into the compartment. This may cause a malfunction of your camc or de r.

1 Slide the OPEN/EJECT lever in the

direction of the arrow and open the lid.

OPEN/EJECT lever

Lid

The cassette compartment automatically comes out and open s up.

3 Press .

The cassette compartment automatically slides back in.

4 Close the lid.

To eject the cassette

Slide the OPEN/EJECT lever and

open the lid.

The cassette compartment automatically comes out and opens up.

2 Take out the cassette, then press .

The cassette compartment automatically slides back in.

3 Close the lid.

Getting started

Inserting a “Memory Stick Duo”

For details on the “Memory Stick Duo” (such as write-protection), see page 121.

b Note

• You can use only a “Memory Stick Duo,” which is

about half the size of a standard “Memory Stick,” in your camcorder (p. 121). Do not try to force any other type of “Memory Stick” into the “Memory Stick Duo” slot.

To eject a “Memory Stick Duo”

Open the “Memor y St ick Duo” cover.

1 2 Lightly push the “Memory Stick Duo” in

once.

Lightly push in once.

1 Open th e “Memory Stick Duo” cover.

“Memory Stick Duo” cover

2 Insert a “Memory Stick Duo” with its

terminal facing up until it clicks.

Access lamp

3 Close the “Memory Stick Duo” cover.

b Note

• If you force the “Memory Stick Duo” int o the “Memory Stick Duo” slot in the wrong direction, the “Memory Stick Duo” slot may be damaged. Ima ge files in the “Memory Stick Duo” may al so be damaged.

• Do not insert anything other than a “M em or y St ic k Duo” into the “Memory Stick Duo” slot. Doing so may cause a malfunction of your camc or de r.

• When the access lamp is lit or flashi ng, your camcorder is reading/writing data from/to the “Memory Stick Duo.” Do not shake or knock your camcorder, turn the power off, eject the “Memory Stick Duo,” or remove the battery pack. Otherwise, image data may be damaged.

Getting started

Step 7: Setting the screen language

You can select the language to be used on the LCD screen.

z Tip

• Your camcorder offers [ENG [SIMP]] (simplified English) for when you cannot find your nati ve tongue among the options.

Getting started

OPEN

POWER switch

1 Turn on your camcorder. 2 Press OPEN and open the LCD panel. 3 Touch .

60 min STBY

SPOT

1/3

METER

WHITE BAL.

EXPO– SURE

PRGRAM AE

SHUTTR SPEED

0:00:00

4 Touc h [LANGUAG E].

If the item is not displayed on the screen, touch / . If yo u ca nn ot fin d it , t ouc h [MENU], and select it from the (TIME/LANGU.) menu (p. 82).

ENG

[

SIMP

ESPA ÑOL

0:00:00

]

60 min STBY

LANGUAGE: ENGLISH

ENG

LISH

1/2

FRAN

ÇAIS

5 Sel ect the desired language with /

, then touch .

Getting started

Recording

Recording movies

You can record movi es on a tape or a “Memory Stick Duo.” Before recording, follow steps 1 to 7 in “Getting started” (p. 12 to p. 21). When you are recor ding on a tape, movies will be recorded alon g with stereo sound. When you are recording on a “Memory Stick Duo,” the movie will be recorded with monaural sound.

Camera recording lamp

POWER switch

3 Sel ect the recording mode.

To record on a tape

Slide the POWER switch until the CAMERA-TAPE lamp lights up, and your camcorder is set t o t he standby mode.

Slide the POWER switch while pressing the green button.

To record on a “Memo ry Stick

Duo” – MPEG MOVIE EX

Slide the POWER switch repeatedly until the CAMERA-MEMORY lamp lights up, and the currently selected recordi ng folder appears on the sc reen.

Slide the POWER switch while pressing the green button.

OPEN

REC START/STOP

1 Remo ve the lens cap. Pull the lens cap

string down and attach it to the grip belt.

2 Press OPEN and open the LCD panel.

Recording

4 Press REC START/STOP.

Recording starts. [REC] appears on the LCD screen and the Camera recording lamp lights up. Press REC START/STOP again to stop recording.

To check the most recently recorded MPEG movie – Review

Touch . Playback starts automatically. Touch again to return to standby. To delete the movie, touch after playback is finished, then [YES]. To cancel deleting, to uch [NO].

To turn the power off

Slide the POWER switch up to the (CHG) OFF position.

Indicators displayed during recording on a tape

The indicators will not be recorded on the tape. Date/time and the camera settings data (p. 50) will not be displayed during recording.

Date/time (p. 50) will not be displayed during recording.

60min REC

101

0:00:00

320

2min

60min

0:00:00REC 60min

P-MENU

A Indica tors for C assette Memory cass ettes B Remaining battery

The indicated time may not be correct depending on the environment of use. When you opened or closed the LCD panel, it takes about 1 minute to display the cor rect remaining battery time.

C Recording mode (SP or LP ) D Recording status ([STBY] ( st andby) or

[REC] (recording))

E Time code or tape counter (hour:

minute: s e cond)

F Recording capacity o f t he tape (p. 80 ) G Personal Menu button (p . 54) H END SEARCH/EDIT SEARCH/Rec

review display switch button (p. 42)

Indicators displayed during recording on a “Memory Stick Duo”

The indicators will not be recorded on the “Memory Stick Du o.”

P-MENU

Recording

A Recording folder B Remaining battery

The indicated time may not be correct depending on the env ir onment of use. When you opened or closed the LCD panel, it takes about 1 minute to display the correc t remaining battery time.

C Recording status ([REC] (recording)) D Movie si ze E Recorded time (hour: minute: second) F Recording capacity of the “Memory

Stick Duo”

G “Memory Stick Duo” reco rdi n g start

indicator (appears for about 5 seconds)

H Personal Menu button (p. 54) I Review button (p. 22)

b Note

• Before changing t he batter y pack, slide the P OWER switch up to (CHG) OFF.

• In the default setting, when you do not operate the camcorder for more than about 5 minutes, the power will automatica lly turn off to prevent batter y loss ([A.SHUT OFF], p. 81). To restart recording, slide the POWER switch down to select CAMERATAPE or CAMERA-MEMORY, and then press REC START/STOP.

• While recording movies on a “Memo ry Stic k Duo,” the only menu items available will be those with short cuts on the Personal Menu. In order to use other menu items, add them to the Pe rs ona l Me nu.

• When you are recording on a “Memory Stick Duo” with an external flash (optional) connected to the accessory shoe, turn off the power of the external flash to prevent charging noise being recorded.

,continued

Recording

z Tip

• If you do not use your camcorder for a long time, remove the cassette and store it.

• You can also use REC START/STOP of the LCD panel to record moving pictures. It is useful when you record from a low-angle or record yourself in the mirror mode.

• To press REC START/STOP on LCD frame, support the LCD panel with your hand.

• To ensure smooth transition on a tape from the last recorded sc ene to the next, no te the following. – Do not remove the cassette. (Th e pic t ur e wil l be

recorded continuously without a break even when you turn the power off).

– Do not record pictures in SP mode and LP mode on

the same tape.

– Avoid stopping then recording a movie in the LP

mode.

• See “To record for a lo nger time on a “Memory Stick Duo”” (p. 24) for the approximate len gth of time it is possible to record on a “Memory Stick Duo” of different capacities .

• The recording time, da te, and the camera settings data (for tape only) are recorded au to matically on the recording media without being displayed on the screen. You can view this information duri ng playback by selecting [DATA CODE] in the me nu setting (p. 50).

Recording for a longer time

To record for a longer time on a tape

In the (STANDARD SET) menu, select [ REC MODE], then [LP] (p. 76). In the LP mode, you can record 1.5 times longer than you can when recording in the SP mode. A tape recorded in the LP mode should be played back only on this camcorder.

Image size and time (hour: minute: second)

320 × 240 160 × 112

8MB (supplied)

16MB 00:02:40 00:10:40 32MB 00:05:20 00:21:20 64MB 00:10:40 00:42:40 128MB 00:21:20 01:25:20 256MB

(MSX-M2 5 6) 512MB

(MSX-M5 1 2)

00:01:20 00:05:20

00:42:40 02:50:40

01:25:20 05:41:20

Using zoom

When the CAMERA-TAPE mode is selected, you can choose zoom to magnification levels greater than 12 times, and from that point activate th e dig ita l zoo m ([DIGITAL ZOOM], p. 61). Occasional use of the zoom is effective, but use it sparingly for best results.

To record for a longer time on a “Memory Stick Duo”

In the (MEMORY SET) menu, select [MOVIE SET], [ IMAGE SIZE], then [160 × 112] (p. 64). The length of ti m e you can record on a “Memory Stick D uo” varies depending on t he image size and the recording environment. Refer to the following list for approximate length of time you can record movies on a “Memory Stick Duo” formatted on your c am cord er.

Recording

1 cm (approx. 1/2 inch)*

* The minimum distance requi red be twe en your

camcorder and the subject to get a shar p focus in that position of the lever.

80 cm (approx . 2 5/8 feet)*

Move the power zoom lever slightly for a slower zoom. Move it further for a faster zoom.

To record wider ran g e of vi ew

Move the power zoom lever towards W. The subject appears farther away (Wide angle).

To record closer vie w

Move the power zoom lever towards T. The subject appears closer (Telephot o ) .

Recording in mirror mode

You can turn the LCD panel towards the subject so that you and your subject can share the image being recorded. You can also utilize this function wh en recording yo urself, to keep the attention of small children attracted to the camcorder while you record them.

To use the zoom ring

Zoom in/out can be achieved at the desired speed with the zoom ring. You can also finetune zooming.

Zoom ring

1 Set the FOCUS/ZOOM switch to

ZOOM.

appears on the sc reen.

2 Turn the zoom ri ng at the desired speed.

b Note

• If you turn the zoom ring too fast, the zoom function might not follow the speed.

Recording

Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder, then rotate it 180 degrees towards the subject.

A mirror-image of the subject appears on the LCD screen, but the picture will be normal when record ed.

Recording

Using the self-timer

With the self-timer, you can start recording after a delay of abou t 10 s ec o nd s .

4 Press REC START/STOP.

You will hear a beep sound counting down for about 10 seconds (The count down indication begins from 8). The recording sta rt s . To stop recording, press REC START/ STOP.

REC START/STOP

1 Touch . 2 Touch [SELF-TIMER].

If the item is not displayed on the screen, touch / . If you cannot find it, touch [MENU], and select it from the (CAMERA SET) menu ( p. 56).

SELF–TIMER: OFF

0:00:0060 min STBY

ONOFF

To cancel the count down

Touch [RESET] or pr es s REC START/STOP.

To cancel the self-timer

Follow steps 1 and 2, then select [OFF] in s te p

3 Touch [ON], then .

appears.

0:00:00STBY

P-MENU

60min

Recording

Enhanced sound recording

– 4CH MIC REC

You can enjoy 5.1ch surround sound playback by following the procedure below using an optiona l mic r op ho ne and a Sony VAIO series personal computer.

Recording

Attach the optional ECM-CQP1 microphone to your camcorder and make a recording. 4ch sound (front-left, front-right, rear-left, and rear-right) will be recorded simultaneously.

Creating a DVD

Create a DVD with 5.1ch surround sound on a Sony VAIO s er ie s personal computer using “Click to DVD” (Ver.2.0 or later).

Playback

Play back the created DVD on your home theater syste m with 5.1ch playb ac k system.

To the REAR (black) jack

To the FRONT (red) jack

1 Connect the microphone to your

camcorder.

Fully insert the front microphone plug (red) into the FRONT (r ed) jack, and the rear microphone plug (black) into the REAR (black) jack. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the microphone.

Recording

z Tip

• These operating instructions explain the Recording procedure.

• An optional microphone (EC M-CQP1) is required for this function.

• The application software “Click to DVD” (Ver.2.0 or later) bundled with Sony VAIO series personal computers is required for creating a DVD in 5.1ch surround sound format.

• For details on Creating a DVD, refer to the supplied “Computer applications Guide.”

b Note

• Your camcorder does not output audio in the 5.1ch audio format.

• Sound is recorded in 12-bit mode. If the [AUDIO MODE] has been set to [16B I T ] , it aut o ma tically switches to [12BIT].

• Do not disconnect/connect the microphone cable during recording.

• Some application software bundled with VAIO does not allow for 4CH MIC REC recording.

2 Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to

select the CAMERA-TAPE mode.

appears on the sc reen.

3 Press REC START/STOP.

Recording

To monitor the sound during recording – 4CH Audio Check

You can listen to either the front input sound or the rear input so und. Using headphon es is recommended (p.131).

1 Touch . 2 Touch [MENU]. 3 Select (STANDARD SET) menu,

then [4CH AUD CHECK] by touching

/ , and then touch .

4 Select [FRONT] or [REAR ], then touch

When [FRONT] is selec te d:

The front input sound is he ar d.

When [REAR] is selected:

The rear input sound is heard.

To adjust the volume of recording sound

You can adjust the volume of the front and rear input sound. Using headphones is recommended (p.131).

1 Touch . 2 Touch [MIC LEVEL] .

If the item is not displayed on the screen, touch / . If you cannot find it, touch [MENU], and select it from the (STANDARD SET) menu.

3 Touch [MANUAL].

3 Touch [AUDIO MIX].

If the item is not displayed on the screen, touch / . If you cannot find it , touch [MENU], and select it from the (STANDARD SET) menu.

AUDIO MIX

ST1/ FRONT

0:00:00:0060min

ST2/ REAR

4 Adjust the balance of the front and rear

sound with / , then touch .

The front sound can be heard at the end, and the rear sound at t he end. Your camcorder cannot output 4ch audio simultaneously as it only supports 2ch audio output. When you set the audio balance bar to the center, the front and rear sounds are output at equal level. The adjusted audi o balance returns to the default setting in about 5 minutes after the battery pack or other power sources ha ve been disconnec te d.

To end 4CH MIC REC

Disconnect the microphone cable after finishing recording and a ft er turning the power off.

MANUAL

30 20 12 0

MANUALAUTO

0:00:00

60 min STBY

MIC LEVEL: FRONT

REAR

4 Touch / to adjust the volume.

The front an d rear so und volu mes cannot be adjusted separately.

5 Touch .

To check the recorded sound

You can check the recorded front and rear sound after recording.

1 Slide the POWER swi tch repeatedly to

select the PLAY/EDIT mode.

2 Touch .

Recording

Recording still images

– Memory photo recording

You can record still images on a “Memory Stick Duo.” Before recording, follow steps 1 to 7 in “Getting started” (p. 12 to p. 21).

PHOTOOPEN

3 Slide the POWER switch repeatedly

until the CAMERA-MEMORY lamp lights up.

The selected recording folder is displayed.

Slide the POWER switch while pressing the green button.

POWER switch

1 Remove the lens cap. Pull the lens cap

string down and attach it to the grip belt.

2 Press OPEN and open the LCD panel.

4 Press and hold PHOTO lightly.

You will hear a light beeping sound when the focus and brightness settings are adjusted. Reco rding does not start at thi s point.

The indicator stops flashing.

The number of images that can be recorded.*

60min

101

* The number of images that can be recorde d

varies depending on the image quality setting and the recording environment.

FINE

1152

P-MENU

5 Press PHOTO fully.

A shutter sound is heard. When bars of

disappear, the i mage is recorded on

the “Memory Stick D uo. ”

Recording

To check the most recently recorded image – Review

Touch . Touch to return to standby. To delete the image, touch , then [YES]. To cancel deleting, touch [NO].

Recording

To turn the power off

Slide the POWER switch up to the (CHG) OFF position.

To record still images continuously – Burst

Select the (MEMORY SET) menu, [STILL SET], then [ BURST] (p. 63). You can record 4 to 13 images continuously in a time interval of about 0.5 seconds.

Indicators displayed during recording

60min

101

A Recording folder B Image size

(1152 × 864) or (640 × 480)

C Quality

([FINE]) or ([STANDARD])

D Personal Menu button (p. 54) E Review button (p. 29)

z Tip

• When you press PHOTO on your Remote

Commander, the image dis pla ye d on the screen at that timing is recorded.

• The recording time, da te, and the camera settings

data are recorded automatically on the recording media without being displayed on the sc ree n. You can view this information during pla yback by selecting [DATA CODE] on the screen (p. 50).

• The recording angle is wider than that of the

CAMERA-TAPE mode.

FINE

1152

P-MENU

Selecting image quality or size

Select the (MEMORY SET) menu, [STILL SET], then [ QUALITY] or [ IMAGE SIZE] (p. 64).

The number of pictures you can record on a “Memory Stick Duo” varies depending on the quality/size of the image and the recording environment.

Refer to the following list for the approximate number of pictures th at can be recorded on a “Memory Stick D uo” formatted on your camcorder.

When the image quality is [FINE] (number of images)

The image si ze of 1152 × 864 is 500kB, that of 640 × 480 is 150kB.

1152 × 864 640 × 480

8MB (supplied) 15 50 16MB 30 96 32MB 61 190 64MB 120 390 128MB 245 780 256MB

(MSX-M256) 512MB

(MSX-M512)

445 1400

900 2850

Recording

When the image quality is [STANDARD] (number of i m ages)

The image size of 1152 × 864 is 200kB, that of 640 × 480 is 60kB.

1152 × 864 640 × 480

8MB (supplied) 37 120 16MB 74 240 32MB 150 485 64MB 300 980 128MB 600 1970 256MB

(MSX-M256) 512MB

(MSX-M512)

1000 3550

2050 7200

Using the flash

The recommended distance to th e subject when using the bui lt-in flash is 0.3 to 2.5 m (1 to 8 feet). Your camcorder is set to auto flashing by default, so according to the lighting conditions, the flash may be automatically activated when you pre s s PHOTO . Follow the steps below when you always want to use the flas h, or when you do not want to use the flash at all. The available settings vary according to what you selected in [REDEYE REDUC] of [FLASH SET] in the (CAMERA SET) menu (p. 60).

(flash)

Press (flash) repeatedly to select a setting.

The settings are displayed cyclically in the following orde r.

When the red eye reduction feature is turned off

No indicator displayed: Automatically flashes when the re is not enough surrounding light.

(Forced flash): A l w ays uses the flash

regardless of the surrounding brightness.

(No flash): Always records without

using the flash.

When the red eye reduction feature is turned on

(Auto red-eye re duct io n) : P re-f las he s to reduce red-eye before the flash automatically flashes when there is not enough surroundi ng l ig ht .

(Forced red-eye reduction): Always uses the flash and the red-eye reducing preflash regardless of the surrounding brightness.

(No flash): Always records without

using the flash.

b Note

• Remove the dust from the surface of the flas h la mp before using it. You may not get a sufficient amount of flash if the dust discolors or sticks to the lamp due to the heat from flashing.

• The red-eye reduction may not produc e the desired effect due to individual differences and other conditions.

• The flash charge indicator flickers while charging, and remains lit when th e b atter y ch arge is compl ete. (In the CAMERA-TAPE mode, it takes a while to fully charge the flash lamp since it charges its battery with the flash lamp open.)

• The flash will not work during the following operations: – Digital effect –Burst – During tape recording – [16:9 WIDE] mode – Shutter speed 1/30 second or slower

Recording

,continued

Recording

• Even if auto flashing or (Auto red-eye reduction) is selected, the flash will not wor k dur ing the following operations: – [SPOTLIGHT], [SUNSET&MOON], and

[LANDSCAPE] of [PROGRAM AE] – Manual exposure – Flexible spot meter – [MANUAL] of [SHUTTR SPEED]

• If you use the flash in bright places such as when shooting a backlit subject, the flash may not be effective.

• Attaching a conversion lens (optional) may create a shadow.

• You cannot use an external flash (optional) a nd the built-in flash at the same time.

• When using a video light with the intelligent accessory shoe, the built-in flash does not function.

z Tip

• The amount of light used by the flash is adjusted automatically. To adjust it manually, select [FLASH LEVEL] of [FLASH SET] in the (CAMERA SET) menu (p. 60).

• When the focus is hard to adjust, refer to “Adjusting the focus manually” (p. 36) for the proper focal distance information.

Using the self-timer

With the self-timer, you can record a still image after a delay of about 10 seconds.

PHOTO PHOTO

[MENU] and select it from the (CAMERA SET) menu.

60min

SELF–TIMER: OFF

FINE

1152

ONOFF

3 Touch [ON], then .

appears.

60min

101

FINE

1152

P-MENU

4 Press PHOTO.

You will hear a beep sound counting down for about 10 seconds (The count down indication begins from 8). The image is recorded. When bars of

disappear, the image is recorded on

the “Memory Sti c k Duo.”

To cancel the count down

Touch [RESET].

1 Touch . 2 Touch [SELF-TIMER].

If the item is not displayed on the screen, touch / . If you cannot find it, touch

Recording

To cancel the self-timer

Follow steps 1 and 2, then select [OFF] in s te p

Recording a still image on a “Memory Stick Duo” while recording movies on a tape

Adjusting the exposure

PHOTO

Press PHOTO fully during ta pe recording.

60min 0:00:10REC

Recording is complete when the scrolling stops.

P-MENU

To record still images in the standby mode

Press and hold PHOTO lightly. Ch eck the image and press it fully.

z Tip

• The image size is set to [640 × 480 ]. If you want to record a still i mage in a dif ferent siz e, use the Memory photo recording fu nc tion (p. 29).

b Note

• You cannot record a still image on a “Memory Stick Duo” during the following opera ti ons: – [16:9 WID E ] mode – Memory overlap – MEMORY MIX function

• Titles are not recorded on a “Memory Stick Duo.”

The exposure is adjusted automatically in the default setting.

Adjusting the exposur e for backlit subjects

When your subje ct has its back to the sun or other light, you can adjust the exposure to prevent the subject from becoming shadowed.

BACK LIGHT

Press BACK LIGHT during recording or in the standby mode.

. appears.

To cancel the back light fun ct i on, press BACK LIGHT again.

b Note

• The back light function is canceled when you set [EXPOSURE] to [MANUAL] (p. 34) or select [SPOT METER] (p. 34).

Recording

Fixing the exposure for the selected subject – Flexible spot meter

You can adjust and fix the exp osure to the subject, so that it is recorded in suitable brightness even when there is strong contrast between the subject and the background (such as subjects in the limelight on stage).

[SPOT METER] flashes while the camera is adjusting the exposure for the select ed point.

SPOT METER STBY

0:00:00

ENDAUTO

1 Set the AUTO LOCK switch to OFF

during recording or in the standby mode (p. 55).

2 Touch . 3 Touch [SPOT METER].

If the item is not displayed on the screen, touch / . If you cannot find it, touch [MENU], and select it from the (CAMERA SET) menu.

SPOT METER STBY

0:00:00

5 Touch [END].

To return the setting to automatic exposure

Follow steps 1 to 3 and touch [AU TO] in step 4. Or set the AUTO LOCK switch to ON.

b Note

• If you set [PROGRAM AE], [SPOT METER] is

automatically se t to [AUTO].

z Tip

• If you set [SPOT METER], [EXPOSURE] is

automatically set to [MANUAL].

Adjusting the exposure manually

You can fix the brightness of a picture at the best exposure. When r ecording indoors on a clear day, for instance, you can avoid backlight shadows on people next to the window by manually fixing the exposure to that of the wall side of the room.

1 Set the AUTO LOCK switch to OFF

during recording or in the standby mode (p. 55).

ENDAUTO

4 Touch the point you want to adjust and

fix the exposure on the screen.

Recording

2 Touch . 3 Touch [EXPOSURE].

If the item is not displayed on the screen, touch / . If you cannot find it, touch

[MENU], and select it from the (CAMERA SET) menu.

EXPOSURE: AUTO

0:00:006 0min STBY

MANUALAUTO

4 Touch [MANUAL].

Adjusting the focus

The focus is adjusted automatically in the default setting.

Adjusting the focus for an offcenter subject – SPOT FOCUS

EXPOSURE: MANUAL

0:00:006 0min STBY

MANUALAUTO

5 Adjust the exposure by touching

(dim)/ (bright), then touch .

60min

To return the setting to automatic exposure

Follow steps 1 to 3 and touch [AUTO] in step 4. Or set the AUTO LOCK switch to ON.

b Note

• If you set [PROGRAM AE], [EXPOSURE] is automatically set to [AUTO].

0:00:00STBY

P-MENU

You can select and adjust the focal point to aim it at a subject not located in the center of the screen.

1 Set the FOCUS/ZOOM switch to

MANUAL during recording or in the standby mode.

9 appears.

2 Touch . 3 Touch [MENU]. 4 Select (CAMERA SET) menu, then

[SPOT FOCUS] by touching / and touch .

SPOT FOCUS STBY

0:00:00

END

5 Touch the subject for which you want

to adjust the focus on the screen.

[SPOT FOCUS] flashes while the camera is adjusting the focus.

Recording

6 Touch [END].

Recording

To adjust the focus automatically

Set the FOCUS/ZOOM switch to AUTO.

b Note

• You cannot use the SPOT FOCUS function together

with [PROGRAM AE].

Adjusting the focus manually

You can adjust the focus manually according to the recording conditions. Use this function in the following cases.

– To record a subject behind a window covered

with raindrops. – To record horizontal stripes. – To record a subj ect with little contras t

between the subje ct and its background. – When you want to focus on a subject in the

background.

– To record a stati onary subject using a tr ip od.

Focus ring

1 Set the FOCUS/ZOOM switch to

MANUAL.

9 appears.

2 Rotate the focus ring and adjust the

focus.

9 changes to when the focus cannot be

adjusted any further. 9 changes to when the focus cannot be adjusted any closer.

Tips for focusing manually

• It is easier to focus on the subject when you use the zoom function. Move the power zoom lever towards T (tele ph o t o) to adjust the focus, and then, towards W (wide angle) to adjust the zoom for recording.

• When you want to record a close -up image of a subject, move the power zoom lever towards W (wide angle) to fully magnify the image, then adjust the focus.

To use the expanded focus

It will be easier to confirm the focus setting by enlarging the image during manual focusing. When the CAMERA-MEMORY lamp is on, set [EXP. FOCUS] in the (CAMERA SET) menu to [ON] (p. 60). When you rotat e th e focus ring, appe ars and the image will be displayed at 1.5 times its original size.

To adjust the focus automatically

Set the FOCUS/ZOOM switch to AUTO.

z Tip

• The focal distance information (the distance at which the subject is focused on, fo r when it is dark and hard to adjust focus) appears for 3 seconds in the following cases. (It will not be displayed correctly if you are usi n g a c onversion lens (optional).) – When the focus mode is switched from automatic

to manual.

– When you rotate the focus ring.

Recording

Recording a picture using various effects

[OVERLAP] (fade in only)

POWER switch

Fading in and out of a scene – FADER

You can add the following effects to currently recording pictures.

[BLACK FADER]

[WHITE FADER]

[WIPE] (f a d e in only)

[DOT FADER] (fade in only)

1 Slide the POWER switch to select the

CAMERA-TAPE mode.

2 Touch in the standby mode (to

fade in) or during recording (to fade out).

3 Touch [FADER].

If the item is not displayed on the screen, touch / . If you cannot find it, touch [MENU], and select it from the (PICT. APPLI.) menu.

BLACK FADER

MOSAIC

FADER

0:00:00

60 min STBY

FADER: OFF

OFF

1/2

WHITE FADER

Recording

[MOSAIC FADER]

[MONOTONE]

When fading in, the pi ct ure gradually change s from black-and-white to color. When fading out, the picture gradually changes from color to black-and-white.

,continued

Recording

4 Touch the desi red effect, then touch

When you touch [OV ER L A P], [WIPE] or [DOT FADER], the image on the tape in your camcorder is st ored as a still image. (While storing the i mage, the screen tu rns to blue.)

60min

0:00:00STBY

MOSAIC

FADE R

P-MENU

5 Press REC START/STOP.

The fader indicator stops flashing and disappears when the fade is complete.

To cancel the operation

Follow steps 2 and 3, then s elect [OFF ] in ste p 4.

b Note

• You cannot use the FADER function toge t her with: – Self-timer – Digital effect – [FRAME REC] (Frame recording) – [INTERVAL REC] (Interval recording) – Shutter speed 1/30 second or sl owe r

5 Select (PICT. APPLI.), then

[ OVERLAP] by touching / and .

The recorded image appears on the thumbnail scree n.

6 Touch (previous)/ (next) to

select the still image to be superimposed.

7 Touch [ON], then . 8 Touch . 9 Press REC START/STOP to start

recording.

[M. OVRLAP] stops flashing, and disappears wh en fading is finish ed.

b Note

• If you set the shutter speed to 1/30 second or slower, you cannot use the memory overlap.

Using special effects – Digital effect

You can add digital effects to the record ings.

[STILL]

You can record a movie while superimposing it on a previously recorded still image.

Fading in from still image on the “Memory Stick Duo” – Memory overlap

You can fade in from the still image on the “Memory Stick Duo” to the movie currently being recorde d on the tape.

Still image

Movie

1 Check that you have a “Memory Stick

Duo” with the still image to be superimposed and a tape in your camcorder.

2 Slide the POWER switch to select the

CAMERA-TAPE mode.

3 Touch . 4 Touch [MENU].

Recording

[FLASH] (flash moti o n)

You can record a movi e with a serial -still-image effect (strobe effect).

[LUMI. KEY] (luminance key)

You can replace a br i g hter area in a previously recorded still image, such as the background of a person or a title written on white paper, with a movie.

[TRAIL]

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

[OLD MOVIE]

You can add an old movie-type atmosphere to pictures. Yo ur camcorde r automati cally reco rds pictures in the letterbox mode for all screen size, sepia in color, an d at a slower shutter sp eed.

1 Slide the POWER switch to select the

CAMERA-TAPE mode.

2 Touch .

Effect Items to adjust

[FLASH] The interval of frame-by-

frame playback.

[LUMI. KEY] The color scheme of the

area in the still image which is to be swapped with a movie.

[TRAIL] The fade time of the

incidental image.

[OLD MOVIE] No adjustment necessary.

5 Touch .

appears.

Recording

3 T ouch [D. EFFE CT].

If the item is not displayed on the screen, touch / . If you cannot fin d it , to uch [MENU], and select i t from the (PICT. APPLI.) me nu.

LUMI.

KEY

0:00:00

60 min STBY

D. EFFECT: OFF

OFF STILL

1/2

FLASH

4 T ouch the des ired effect, then adjust

the effect by touching (decrease) /

(increase) and touch .

Adjustment screen example:

60 min STBY

D. EFFECT: STILL

When you touch [STILL] or [LUMI. KEY], the image displayed on the screen at that time is saved as a still image.

Effect Items to adjust

[STILL] The degree of transparency

0:00:00

of the still image on which you want to superimpose a movie.

To cancel Digital effect

Follow steps 2 and 3, th en select [OFF] in step

b Note

• You cannot use Digital effect toget he r wit h: – FADER function – Memory overlap – MEMORY MIX function – Shutter speed 1/30 second or slower

• You cannot use [OLD MOVIE] together with: – [PROGRAM AE] except [AUTO] – [16:9 WIDE] mode – Picture effect ([PICT. EFFECT]) – [MANUAL] of [SHUTTR SPEED]

z Tip

• You can create a picture with color and brightness reversed while recording on a tape. For detai ls, refer to Picture effect ([PICT. EFFECT], p. 67).

Recording

Overlaying still images on mov ies on a tape – MEMORY MIX

You can superimpose a still image you have recorded on a “Memory Stick Duo” over the movie you are cu r r e ntl y r e co r d ing on a tape. You can then record the superimposed pictures on a tape or a “Memory Stick Duo.” (You cannot superimpose a st ill image on a tape which you ha ve already finished recording. On a “Memory Stick Duo,” the superimposed pictures can be recorded only as still images.)

[MTCAM LUMI.] (Memory Luminance key)

You can swap the brighter (white) area of a still image into a movie. To use this function, have a still image of an illustr ation or t itle h andwritt en on white paper recorded on a “Memory Stick Duo” beforehan d.

Still image

Movie

[MTCAM CHROMA] (Memory Chroma key)

You can have the movie swap into the blue area of a still image such as an illustration or into a frame with a blue area enclosed by the frame.

Still image

Blue

Movie

1 Check that you have a “Mem ory Stick

Duo” with the still image to be superimposed and a tape (only if you are recording on tape) in your camcorder.

2 Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to

select the CAMERA-TAPE mode (when you are recording on a tape) or the CAMERA-MEMORY mode (when you are recording on a “Memory Stick Duo”).

[CAMTM CHROMA] (Camera Chroma key)

You can superimp ose a movie on top of a still image, such as an image which can be used as background. Shoot the movie with the subject against a blue background. Only the blue area of the movie will be swapped with the still image.

Still image

Recording

Movie

Blue

3 Touch . 4 Touch [MEMORY MIX].

If the item is not displayed on the screen, touch / . If you cannot find it, touch [MENU], and select it from the (PICT. APPLI.) menu. The still image stored in th e “Memory Stick Duo” will be displa yed on the thumbnail screen.

Thumbnail screen

OFF

CAM M

CHROMA

0:00:00

M CAM LUMI.

M CAM

CHROMA

60 min STBY

MEMORY MIX: OFF

101

101–0001

5 Touch (previous)/ (next) to

select the still image to overlap.

6 T ouch the desired effec t.

The still image is superimposed on the movie which is currently displayed on the LCD screen.

60 min STBY

MEMORY MIX: CAM M CHR OMA

101

101–0001

0:00:00

• When you use the MEMORY MIX function in the mirror mode (p. 25), the picture on the LCD screen appears normally, without being mirror-reversed.

• You may not be able to play back pictures modified on your computer or recorded with other camcorders on your camcorder.

z Tip

• The supplied SPVD-012 USB Driver CD-ROM contains sample images for use in MEMORY MIX operations. Refer to the supplied “Computer Applications Guid e” fo r de ta ils.

7 Touch (decrease)/ (increase)

to adjust the following.

For [MTCAM LUMI.]

The color scheme of the bright area in the still image which is to be swapped into a movie. When you want to record only the still image stored on the “Memory Stick Duo” to a tape, touch on the screen in [MTCAM LUMI.] until the bar indicator is extended fully to the right side.

For [CAMTM CHROMA]

The color scheme of the blue area in the movie.

For [M

TCAM CHROMA]

The color scheme of the blue area in the s till image which is to be swapped into a movie.

8 Touch twice.

appears.

9 Start recording.

When you are recording on a tape

Press REC START/STOP.

When you are recording on a “Memory Stick Duo”

Press PHOTO fully.

Recording

To cancel MEMORY MIX

Follow steps 3 and 4, then to uch [OFF] in st ep 5.

b Note

• When the overlapping still image ha s a large amount of white, the image in the thumbnail screen may not be clear.

Recording

Searching for the starting point

3 Touch .

CANCEL

0:00:00160min

Appears only with a cassette with Cassette Memory

END SEARCH

EXECUTING

The last scen e of the most re ce nt recording is played back for about 5 seconds, and the camcorder ente rs the standby mode at th e point where the last recording has finished.

POWER switch

Searching for the las t scene of the most recent recording – END SEARCH

This function is hand y when you hav e played back the tape, for example, but wan t to start recording right after the most recently recorded scene. When you use a cassette without Cassette Memory, the END SEARCH function will not work once you eject the cassette after you have reco rded on the tape. If you use a cassette with Cassette Memory, it will fun ction even when you have ejected the cassette.

1 Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to

select the CAMERA-TAPE mode.

2 Touch .

0:00:00STBY60min

To cancel the operation

Touch [CANCEL].

b Note

• The END SEARCH function will not work correctly when there is a blank section between recorded sections on the tape.

z Tip

• You can do this operation also by selecting [END SEARCH] in the menu setting. When the PLAY/ EDIT mode is selected, you can do this operation by selecting [END SEARCH] short-cut on (p. 54).

Searching manually – EDIT SEARCH

You can search for the start point while viewing the pictures on the screen. The sound is not played back during the search.

1 Sl ide the POWER switch to select the

CAMERA-TAPE mode.

2 Touch .

Recording

EDIT

0:00:00STBY60min

EDIT

3 Keep touching (to go

backward)/ (to go forward) and release it at the point where you want the recording to start.

Reviewing the most recently recorded scenes – Rec review

You can view a few seconds of the scene recorded just before you stopped the tape.

1 Slide the POWER sw itch re peate dly to

select the CAMERA-TAPE mode.

2 Touch .

0:00:00STBY60min

EDIT

Recording

3 Touch once.

The last few seconds of the most recently recorded scene are played back. Then, your camcorder is set to the standby mode.

Recording

Playback

Viewing movies recorded on a tape

Make sure you have a reco r ded cassette inserted into your camcorder. Some of the operations are possible using the Remote Commander or us in g the tou ch panel. When you want to play back recordings on your TV, see page 51.

POWER switchOPEN

1 Press OPEN and open the LCD panel. 2 Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to

select the PLAY/EDIT mode.

4 Touch (play) to start playback.

To adjust the volume

Touch .

2 Touch [VOLUME].

If the item is not displayed on the screen, touch / . If you cannot find it, touch [MENU], and select it from the (STANDARD SET) menu.

3 Adjust the volume by t ouching

(decrease) / (incre ase), then touch

To stop playback

Touch (stop).

To pause

Touch (pause) during playback. Touch it again to restart the playback. Playback stops au to m at ically when the pause mode continues for more than 5 minutes.

To fast forward or rewind

Touch (fast forward) or (rewind) in stop mode.

To review movies on the viewfinder

Close the LCD panel.

Indicators displayed during tape playback

Slide the POWER switch while pressing the green button.

3 Touch (rewind) to go to the point

you want to view.

0:00:00:0060min

60min

P-MENU

Playback

0:00:00:1560min

60min

P-MENU

A Remaining battery B Recording mode (SP or LP ) C Tape transport indicator

D Time code (hour: minute: second: frame)

or tape counter (hour: minute: second)

E Personal Menu button (p . 54) F Video operation buttons

When a “Memory Stick Duo” has been inserted, (stop) changes to (“Memory Stick Duo ” playback) when you stop playback.

b Note

• If you press REC START/STOP (p. 131) dur ing tape playback, a movie recorded on the ta pe is recorded on the “Memory Stick Duo” (MPEG MOVIE EX).

Playing back in various modes

To fast forward or rewind during playback – Picture search

Keep on touchi ng (fast forward ) or (rewind) during playback. To resume normal playback, release the button.

To view the picture while fast forwarding or rewinding – Skip scan

Keep on touching (fast forward) or (rewind) while fast forwarding or rewinding the tape. To resume fast forwar ding or rewinding, r elease the button.

To play back in various modes

You will not hear the recorded sound. Also, you may see mosaic-like images of the previously played picture r em aining on the screen .

1 During playback or playback pause,

touch .

2 Touch [ VAR. SPD PB].

If the item is not displayed on the screen, touch / . If you cannot fin d it , to uch [MENU], and select it from the (EDIT/PLAY) menu.

3 Select a playback mode.

To return to th e nor m al playback mode, touch (play/pause) twice (once from frame playback).

To Touch

change the playback direction*

play back slowly**

play back 2 times faster (double speed)

play back frame by frame

* Horizontal lines may appear at the top, bottom,

or in the center of the screen. This is not a malfunction.

**Pictures output from the DV Interface

cannot be played back smoothly in slow mode.

(frame) during

playback.

(slow) during playback. To reverse direction

1 Touch (frame). 2 (slow).

(double speed) during playback. To reverse direction

1 Touch (frame). 2 (doubl e sp eed) .

(frame) during playback pause. To reverse direction, touch

(frame) again during frame playback.

4 Touch , then .

Viewing recordings with added effects – Digital effect

You can apply [STILL], [FLASH], [LUMI. KEY], and [TRAIL] effects when viewing recorded pictures. For details on each effect, see page 38.

POWER switch

Playback

,continued

Playback

1 Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to

select the PLAY/EDIT mode.

2 Touch while the picture you

want to add the effect to is displayed.

Viewing recordings on a “Memory Stick Duo”

3 Touch [MENU]. 4 Select (PICT. APPLI.), then

[D.EFFECT] by touchin g / and touch .

5 Select an effect, then adjust the effect

by touching (decrease)/ (increase).

6 Touch twice, then .

appears.

To cancel Digital effect

Follow steps 2 to 4, then select [OFF] in step 5.

b Note

• You cannot add effects to externally input pictures. Also, you cannot output pictures edite d with digital effects via the DV Interface.

z Tip

• You cannot record the pictures edited using special effects on the tape in your camcorder, but you c an copy them to a “Memory Stick Duo” (p. 89) or another tape (p. 87).

You can view pictures one at a ti me on the screen. When you have a lot of pictures, you can list them to search through them easil y. Make sure you have a recorded “Memory Stick Duo” inserted into your camcorder. When you want to play back a recorded picture on your TV, see page 51.

POWER switchOPEN

1 Press OPEN and open the LCD panel. 2 Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to

select the PLAY/EDIT mode.

Playback

Slide the POWER switch while pressing the green button.

3 Touch .

The most recen tly re corded pict ure ap pears on the screen.

101

1152

1/10

MEMORY PLAY

P-MENU

60min

101–0001

4 Touch (previous)/ (next) to

select a picture.

Indicators displayed during “Memory Stick Duo” playback

101

60min

101–0010

10/10

1152

0:00:00

P-MENU

Screen example (movies):

101

320

2/10

MEMORY PLAY

P-MENU

60min

MOV00002

MPEG

When you view a movie, touch when the selected movie appears on the screen.

To adjust the volume of movies

Touch .

2 Touch [VOLUME].

If the item is not displayed on the screen, touch / . If you cannot fin d it , to uch [MENU], and select it from the (STANDARD SET) menu.

3 Adjust the volume by touching

(decrease)/ (increase), then touch

To stop or pause movies

Touch . Touch it a gai n to restart the playback.

To delete pictures

See “Deleting recorded pictures” (p. 100).

A Remaining battery B Image size C Picture number/Total number of

recorded pictures in the current playback folder

D Playback folder E Playing time (movies only) F Previous/next folder icon

The following indicators appear when the first or last picture of the current folder is displayed and when there are multiple folders on the sam e “Memory Stick Duo.”

: Touch to move to the prev io us

folder.

: Touch to move to the next

folder.

: Touch / to move to either

the previous or the ne xt fol der.

G Image delete button H Print mark (still im ages only) (p. 102) I Image protection mark (p. 101) J Data file name K Personal Menu button L Index screen display but to n M Tape playback select button N Picture select button

b Note

• Folders that you have created on a computer, renamed folders, and modified pi ct ur es ma y not appear on the screen.

• While playing back movies on a “Memo ry Stick Duo,” the only menu items avai lable will be those with short cuts on the Personal Menu. In order to use

,continued

Playback

other menu items, add th e m to the Personal Menu (p. 83).

z Tip

• Once you record a picture in a fo lder, the same fo lder will be set as the default folder for playback. You can select a pl ayback folder in the menu (p. 66).

Playing back in various modes from a “Memory Stick Duo”

Using the screen in step 4 in “Viewing recordings on a “Memory Stick Duo”” (p . 46), the following operations are avail abl e.

To search for a scene in a movie

You can divide a movie into a maximum of 60 scenes in order to start playback from a particular scene. The number of scenes you can divide the movie into depends on the length of the movie.

1 Touch (previous)/ (ne xt) to

select a scene from which to start the playback.

101

60min

MOV00002

MPEG

2/10

320

0:00:00

To return to the single display mode, touch the picture that you want to display.

To view pictures in other folders in the index screen

Touch .

2 Touch . 3 Touch [PB FOLDER]. 4 Select a folder w ith / , then touch

P-MENU

2 Touch .

To display 6 pictures at a time, including movies – Index Screen

Touch .

Previous 6 pictures

Next 6 pictures

* The picture displayed before switching to the index

screen.

Playback

N mark*

101–0002

101

2/10

Movie icon

END

SET

Various playback functions

You can magnify a small subject in a recording and display it on the screen. You can also display the recorded date and the name of the folder in which the picture is recorded.

DISPLAY/ BATT INFO

POWER switch

4 Select (PICT. APPLI.), then

[PB ZOOM] by touching / and touch .

Tape playback zoom screen

PB ZOOM

Memory playback zoom screen

101–0001

VIDEO

Play back the image.

MEMORY PLAY

0:00:00:00

1/10PB ZOOM

END

101

“Memory Stick Duo” playback select button

Tape playback select button

5 Play back the still picture or movie,

and touch the screen at the point you want to magnify within the displayed frame.

The picture is magnif ie d approximately twice the original size and centered at the point you touched on the screen. When you touch another pla ce, t he point you touched becomes the center.

Playback

Magnifying pictures – Tape playback zoom/Memory playback zoom

You can magnify movies recorded on a tape or still images stored on a “Memory Stick Duo.”

1 Slide the POWER sw itch re peate dly to

select the PLAY/EDIT mode.

2 Touch . 3 T ouch [MENU].

6 Adjust the zoom ratio using the power

zoom lever.

You can select the zoom ratio from approximately 1. 1 t o 5 t imes the original size. Touch W to decrease, or T to increase the ratio. If the FOCUS/ZOOM switch is set to ZOOM, the zoom ring becomes functional.

To cancel the operation

Touch [END].

b Note

• You cannot magnify externally input pictures. Also, you cannot output the magnified pictures via the DV Interface.

z Tip

• If you press DISPLAY/BATT INFO during the playback zoom operation, the frame will disappear.

Playback

Displaying the screen indicators

4 Select [CAMERA DATA] or [DATE/

TIME] then touch .

You can choose to display the time code, tape counter, and oth er information on the screen.

Press DISPLAY/BATT INFO.

The indicator switches on or off as you press the button.

z Tip

• You can display the screen indicator s during playback on a TV. Select the (STANDARD SET) menu, [DISPLAY], then [V-OUT/PANEL] (p. 80).

Displaying the date/time and camera settings data – Data code

During playback, you can view the date/time data and the camera settings data ([CAMERA DATA]) that are automatically recorded while recording pictures on a tape or a “Memory Stick Duo.”

60min

0:00:00:00

AUTO

AWB100

0dBF3. 4

P-MENU

To hide the date/time or camera settings data

Follow steps 2 and 3, an d sel ect [OF F] in step 4.

Camera settings data display

In the date/time data display, the date and time is displayed in the same area. If you record the picture without setting the clock, [--- -- ----] and [--:--:--] will appear.

0:00:00:0060min

AUTO

AWB100

9dBF1. 8

1 Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to

select the PLAY/EDIT mode.

2 Touch during playback or

playback pause.

3 Touch [DATA CODE].

If the item is not displayed on the screen, touch / . If you cannot find it, touch [MENU], and select it from the (STANDARD SET) menu.

OFF

DAT A

DATE/

TIME

0:00:00:00

60min

DATA CODE: OFF

CAMERA

Playback

A SteadyShot off* B Exposure* C White balance* D Gain* E Shutter speed F Aperture value

* Appears only during tape playback

b Note

• Camera setting data do not appear when movi es on a “Memory Stick Duo” are played back.

z Tip

• Exposure adjustment value (0EV) appears when a “Memory Stick Duo” is played back.

• ap pears for th e p icture recorded using a flash.

Playing the picture on a TV

Connect your camcorder to a TV using the supplied A/V connecting cable as shown in the following illustration. Connect the supplied AC Adaptor to the wall outlet for the power supply (p. 13). Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected. To copy to another tape, see page 87.

A/V jack

A/V connecting cable (supplied)*

Signal flow

*1The supplied A/V connec ti ng cable has a video

plug and an S video plug for the video connection.

*2This connection produces higher quality DV format

pictures. When there is an S video jack on the device to be connected, connect the S video plug to that jack instead of using the ye ll ow v ideo plug. The audio will not be output when you connect with the S video plug alone.

When your TV is connected to a VCR

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

When you have an S video jack on your TV or VCR*

S video plug (black)

Yellow

White

Red

VCRs or TVs

When your TV is monaural (When your TV has only one audio input jack)

Connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video inp ut ja ck and connect the white or the red plug to the audio input jack of your TV or VCR. When you want to play the sound in monaur al mode, use a conn ectin g cab le (o ptio nal) for that purpose.

Playback

Locating a scene on a tape for playback

4 Press PLAY.

The playback star ts fr om the point designated “0:0 0: 00” on the tape counter .

Searching quickly for a desired scene – Zero set memory

m REW

PLAY

STOP

DISPLAY

ZERO SET MEMORY

1 During playback, press ZERO SET

MEMORY on the Remote Commander at the point you want to locate later on.

The tape counter is reset to “0:00:00” and

appears on the screen.

0:00:0060min

P-MENU

If the tape counter is not di splayed, press DISPLAY on the Remote Commander.

To cancel the operation

Press ZERO SET MEMORY on the Remote Commander agai n.

b Note

• There may be a discrepancy of several seconds between the time code and the ta pe counter.

• Zero set memory will not function correctly if there is a blank section between recorded sections on the tape.

Searching for a scene using Cassette Memory – Title search

You can locate a scene where you have added a title (p. 73).

SEARCH M. . / >

STOP

1 Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to

select the PLAY/EDIT mode.

2 Press (stop) when you want to

stop playback.

3 Press m REW.

The tape stops automatically when t he tape counter reache s “0:00:00.”

Playback

2 Press SEARCH M. on the Remote

Commander repeatedly to select [TITLE SEARCH].

3 Press .(previous)/> (next) on

the Remote Commander to select a title that you want to play.

Playback starts automatically from the selected title.

TITLE SEARCH 0:00:00:00

1 HELLO !

HAPPY BIRTHDA Y

2 3

HAPPY HOLIDAYS CONGRATULATIONS !4 OUR SWEET BABY5 WEDDING6

To cancel the operation

Press STOP on the Remote Commander.

b Note

• You cannot use Title search when [ SEA RCH] is set to [OFF] on the (EDIT/PLAY) menu (it is set to [ON] by default) (p. 73).

• The Title search will not func ti on correctly when there is a blank secti on between recorded sections on the tape.

Present point on the tape

Point where the playback starts

2 Press SEARCH M. on the Remo te

Commander repeatedly to select [DATE SEARCH].

3 Press . (previous)/> (next) on

the Remote Commander to select a recording date.

When your cassette has Cassette Memory, you can select the r ec o r di ng date itself. When your cassette does not have Cassette Memory, you can select the previous or the next date of the present point on the tape. Playback starts automatically from the point where the dat e changes.

Screen example (when the cassette has Cassette Memory):

DATE SEARCH 0:00:00:00

14/JAN/ 04

4/JAN/ 04

2 3

5/JAN/ 04

Present point on the tape

Point where the playback starts

Playback

Searching for a scene by date of recording – Date search

When you are using a cassette with Casset te Memory, you can locate a sce ne by the recording date ([ SEARCH] is set to [ON] by default). When you are using a cassette that does not have Ca ssette Memory, you can locate the point where the recording date changes.

SEARCH M. . / >

STOP

1 Slide the POWER sw itch re peate dly to

select the PLAY/EDIT mode.

To cancel the operation

Press STOP on the Remote Commander.

b Note

• If one day’s recording is less than 2 minute s, you r camcorder may not accurately find the point where the recording date changes.

• The Date search will not function correctly when there is a blank section between recorded sections on the tape.

• You can record date/time data for up to 6 days. When you have recorded for more than 7 days on a tape, locate the date w ithout using the Cassette Memory. To turn off the Cassette Memory, select the (EDIT/PLAY) menu, [ SEARCH], and then [OFF] (p. 73).

Playback

Advanced operations

Using the Menu

Selecting menu items

You can change various settings or make detailed adjustments using the menu items displayed on the screen.

POWER switch

1 Turn on the power (p. 16). 2 Touch .

The Personal Men u appears. Items that are used often are disp la yed as short-cuts.

Example: PLAY/EDIT mode’ s Personal Menu

0:00:00:00

END SEARCH

VAR. SPD PB

DATA CODE

0:00:00:00

60min

1/3

VOLUME

REC CTRL

3 Touch [MENU] to display the menu

index screen.

60min

4 Select the icon of the desired menu

with / , then touch .

CAMERA SET (p. 56)

MEMOR Y SET (p. 63)

PICT. APPLI. (p. 67)

EDIT/PLAY (p. 72) STANDARD SET (p. 76) TIME/LANGU. (p. 82)

0:00:00:0060min

TITLE ERASE

T APE TITLE

ALL ERASE

REC MODE

AUDIO MODE

VOLUME

MULTI SOUND

5 Select the desired item with / ,

then touch .

You can also touc h the item directly to select it. You can scroll and see all items. The available items vary depending on the power mode of you r camcorder. Unavailable item s will be grayed out.

REMOTE CTRL: ON

0:00:00:0060min

OFFON

6 Select the desired setting.

changes to . If you decide not to change the setting, touch to return to the previous screen.

60min

REMOTE CTRL: OFF

0:00:00:00

OFFON

Using the Menu

MEMORY SET

STILL SET MOVIE SET ALL ERASE

7 Touch , then to hide the menu

screen.

You can also touch (return) to go back a screen each time you touch the button.

To use the short-cuts of the Personal Menu

The available items vary depending on the power mode of your camcorder. Unavailable items will be grayed out. You can custom iz e t he short-cuts (p. 83).

1 Touch . 2 Touch the desired i te m. 3 Select the desired setting, then touch .

z Tip

• When the PLAY/EDIT mode is selected, touch on the screen displayed after step 2 (p. 54) to display the video operation screen. Touch to return to the previous screen.

• It is convenient if the ite ms you often use appear as short-cuts on the Personal Menu. To customize the Personal Menu, see page 83.

Using the AUTO LOCK switch

By changing the position of the AUTO LOCK switch, you can select automatic adjustment or manual adjustment of the setting required for recording.

Using the Menu

Setting the AUTO LOCK switch

Your camcorder automatically adjusts the settings needed for recording.

OFF

Use this w h en you adju st the flexib le spot meter, exposure, PROGRAM AE, white balance, or shutter speed.

b Note

• Settings adjuste d wh ile the AUTO LOCK switc h is OFF are retaine d w h e n it is se t to ON, and will be restored when set to OFF again. The setting yo u have made will return to the defau lt se tting if you disconnect the power source from your camc or der for more than 5 minutes.

z Tip

• Set the AUTO LOCK switch to ON when using the external flash (optional) .

Using the Menu

Using the (CAMERA SET) menu

– PROGRAM AE/WHITE BAL./SHUTTR SPEED/ZEBRA/16:9 WIDE, etc.

setting is selected. The settings you can adjust vary depending on the power mode of your camcorder. The screen shows the items you can currently operate. Unavailable items will be grayed out.

0:00:0060min STBY

You can select items listed below on the CAMERA SET menu. To select items, see “Selecting menu items” (p. 54). The default settings are marked with G. The indicators in parentheses appear when the

PROGRAM AE

You can record pic tures easily in a situat ion that requires vari ous techniques by selecting the following settings. Set the AUTO LOCK switch to OFF beforehand (p. 55). If it is set to ON, you cannot select [PROGRAM AE].

G AUTO Select when not using PROGRAM AE. SPOTLIGHT*

(spotlight) ( )

PORTRAIT (soft portrait) ( )

SPORTS* (sports lesson) ( )

Select to prevent people’s f ace s from appearing excessively white when subje cts are lit by s trong light, such as in a theater or at a wedding.

Select to bring out the subject suc h a s pe ople or flowers while creating a soft background.

Select to minimize shake when shooting fastmoving subjects such as in tennis or golf.

CAMERA SET

PROGRAM AE SPOT METER EXPOSURE

Using the Menu

BEACH&SKI* (beach & ski) ( )

SUNSET&MOON ** (sunset & moon) ( )

Select to prevent people’s f ace s from appearing dark in strong light or reflected light, such as at a beach in midsummer or on a ski slope .

Select to maintain the a tmosphere of situations such as sunsets, general night vi ews , fir e works, and neon signs.

SPOT METER

EXPOSURE

WHITE BAL.

LANDSCAPE** (landscape) ( )

* Your camcorder is adjusted to focus only on subjects in the middle to far distance. **Your camcorder is a djusted to focus only on distant subjects.

Note

• [SPORTS] (sports lesson) will not work when the POWER switch is set to CAMERAMEMORY.

Select when shooting distant subjects such as mountains. This setting also prevents your camcorder from focusi ng on gl ass o r metal m esh in windows that comes in between the camcorder and the subject.

See page 3 4 for details.

You can adjust the color balance (te m perature) according to lighting conditions. Set the AUTO LOCK switch to OFF beforehand (p. 55). If it is set to ON, you cannot select [WHITE BAL.].

G AUTO Select when you want to record with the white balance adjusted

OUTDOOR ( ) • S elect when recording a sunset/sunrise, general night views, neon

INDOOR (n) • Select when recording at a party or in studios where lighting

automatically.

signs, or fireworks.

• Select when under daylight fluoresce nt lamps.

conditions change quickly.

• Select when under video lamps suc h as th ose in a studio, under sodium lamps, mercury lamp s or warm whi te fluor es c ent lamps.

Using the Menu

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Using the Menu

ONE PUSH ( ) Select when you want to record with the white balance adjusted

according to the ambient ligh t.

1 Select [ONE PUSH]. 2 Frame a white object such as a piece of paper, to fill

the screen unde r the same lighting co nditions as you will shoot the subject.

3 Touch [ ].

flashes quickly. When the white balance has been adjus ted and stored in the memory, the indicator stops flashing.

b Note

• Do not shake your camcorder while is flashing qui ck ly.

• When flashes slowly, the white balanc e has not been se t, or could not be set.

• If keeps flashing even after you have touched , set [WHITE BAL.] to [AUTO].

b Note

• The setting returns to [AUTO] when you disconnect the power source from your camcorder for more than 5 minutes.

Tip

• For better color balance adjustment when [W H I TE BA L . ] is se t to [ A U T O ] , a im your camcorder at a nearby white object for a bout 10 seconds after setting the POWER switch to CAMERA-TAPE when : – You remove the battery pack for replacement. – You bring your camcorder outdoors from inside the house while using fixed exposure, or

bring your camcorder in from outside .

• Redo the [ONE PUSH] procedure when: – You changed the [PROGRAM AE] settings when [WHITE BAL.] is set to [ONE PUSH]. – You brought your camcorder outdoors from inside the house, or vice versa.

• Set [WHITE BAL.] to [AUTO] or [ONE PUSH] under white or cool white fluorescent lamps.

SHARPNESS

SHUTTR SPEED

Using the Menu

You can adjust th e sharpness of the image outline with / . appears when the default setting is changed.

Softer

Sharper

You can adjust and fix the shutter speed freely. This is useful when you want to freeze-frame a moving subject or emphasize its movement. Set the AUTO LOCK switch to OFF beforehand (p. 55). If it is set to ON, you cannot select [SHUTTR SPEED].

G AUTO Select to adjust the shutter speed autom a tically.

MANUAL Select to adjust the shu tter speed with / .

You can adjust the shutter speed between 1/10000 and 1/4 second when the POWER sw itch is set to the CAMERA - T A P E mode, and between 1/500 and 1/60 second when the POWER switch is set to the CAMERA-MEMORY mode. appears when the default setting is changed.

AUTO SHUTTER

AE SHIFT

Slower

b Note

• [xxx] is shown on the screen when the shutte r speed is set to 1/xxx second.

• When [PROGRAM AE] is set to anything other than [AUTO], [SHUTTR SPEED] returns to [AUTO].

• The shutter speed cannot be changed while you a re using the following functions. – Flexible spot meter – Exposure

Tip

• When shooting a bright subject, setting the shutter speed to a slower value is recommended. If the shutter speed is too fast, vertical lines may appear.

• At a slow shutter speed, a utomatic focus may be lost. U se a tr ipod and adjust the focus manually.

• When recording under a discharge tube suc h as a fluor e sc e nt la mp, sodium lamp or mercury lamp, the screen may be c o me br ight or di m ( flic kering phenomenon) or color discrepancies may occur depending on the shutter speed.

GON Select to automatically activate the electronic shutter to adjust the

OFF Select when recording without using the electronic shutter.

shutter speed when recording in bright conditions.

125, 180, 250

Faster

Using the Menu

CAMERA COLOR

You can adjust exposure with / . appears when the default setting is changed.

z Tip

• We recommend that you use when shooting a white or a backlit subject, and when shooting a dark subject, or in low light.

• You can adjust the automatic exposure level to brighter or darker when [EXPOSURE] is set to [AUTO].

You can adjust the color intensity with / . appears when the default setting is changed.

Decreases color intensity

Increases color intensity

Using the Menu

SPOT FOCUS

EXP. FOCUS

FLASH SET

FLASH LEVEL

See page 35 for details.

When you are recording pictures on a “Memory Stick Duo” while focusing manually, you can see if the focus is correctly adjusted by magnifying the center of the picture to 1.5 times its original size (p. 36).

GOFF Select to deactivate expanded focus. ON Select to activate expanded focus.

Note that these settings will not function with external flas hes that do not support the following settings.

You can select an appropriate flash setting for recording.

HIGH ( ) Select to make the flash level higher than the standard sett ing.

GNORMAL ( ) Standard setting. LOW ( ) Select to make the flash level lowe r tha n the sta nda rd setting.

b Note

• The setting returns to [NORMAL] when you disconnect the power source from your

camcorder for more than 5 minutes.

REDEYE REDUC

ZEBRA

Using the Menu

GOFF Select to disable the red-eye reduction. ON ( ) Select to activate the flash before reco rding to p revent red-ey e (p.31).

This is useful as a guide when adjusting the exposure. appears when the default setting is changed. The zebra pattern is no t recorded.

GOFF The zebra pattern does not appear. 70 The zebra pattern appears in portions of the screen where brightness

is about 70 IRE.

100 The zebra pattern appears in portions of the screen where brightness

is above about 100 IRE.

SELF-TIMER

DIGITAL ZOOM

b Note

• Portions of the screen where brightness is a bove a bout 100 IRE may appear overexposed.

Tip

• The zebra pattern is diagonal stripes that appear in portions of the screen where brightness meets or exceeds a preset le v el.

See page 26, 32 for details.

You can select the maximum zoom level in case you want to zoom to a level greater than 12 times while recording on a tape. Note that the image quality decreases when you are using the digita l zoom. This function is use ful when recording enla rged pictures of a distant subject, such as a bird.

The right side of the bar shows the digital zooming zone. The zooming zone appears when you select the zooming level.

Using the Menu

16:9 WIDE

GOFF Select to de activate the digita l zo om. Up to 12 times zoom is

performed optically.

24 × Select to activate the digital zoom. 12 times through 24 times zoom is

performed digitally.

150 × Select to activate the digital zoom. 12 times through 150 times zoom

is performed digitally.

You can record a 16:9 wide picture on the tape to watch on a 16:9 wide-screen TV ([16:9WIDE] mode). With this function [ON], your camcorde r offers even wider ang le s w hen you move the power zoom lever to the “W” side than recording in [OFF]. When you connect your camcorder to a TV compatible with the ID-1/I D-2 system and play the tape, the TV switches to full mode automatically. Refer also to the manuals supplied with your TV.

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Using the Menu

When viewed on the LCD screen/viewfinder

When viewed on a 16:9 wide screen TV*

When viewed on a standard TV**

* Picture appears in full screen when the wide-screen TV switches to full mode. **Played in 4:3 mode. When you pl ay a picture in the wide mode, it appears as you have

seen on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder.

GOFF Standard setting (to record pictures to play ba ck on a 4:3 TV). The

ON (

) Select to record a picture to be played back on a 16:9 wide TV. The

Tip

• The ID-1 system sends aspect rati o inf ormation (16:9, 4:3, or letter box) by inserting

signals between video signals.

• The ID-2 system sends a copyright protection signal with the ID-1 signals inserted between

video signals in an analog connection.

recorded picture will not be wide.

recorded picture will be played in full mode when you connect to your TV compatible with ID-1/ID-2 systems.

STEADYSHOT

Using the Menu

You can se lect this fun ction to com pensate for camera-shake.

GON Standard setting (enable the SteadyShot function). OFF ( ) Select to deactivate the SteadyShot function.

Select to shoot a stationary subje ct with a tripod, or when using a conversion lens (optional). Natur a l pictur e s are pr oduc e d.

Using the (MEMORY SET) menu

– BURST/QUALITY/IMAGE SIZE/ALL ERASE/NEW FOLDER, etc.

setting is selected. The settings you can adjust vary depending on th e power mode of your camcorder. The scree n shows the it ems you ca n currently operat e. Unavailable item s w ill be grayed out.

60min

FINE

1152

You can select items listed below on the MEMORY SET menu. To select items, see “Selecting menu items” (p. 54). The default settings are marked with G. The indicators in parentheses appear when the

STILL SET

BURST

You can record several still images one after another. The number of images you can recor d continuous l y changes depe nding on the i m age size and t he number of pictures record able on the “Memory S tick Duo” you are using.

1 Select [NORMAL] o r [EXP. BRKTG], and then to uch .

GOFF Select when not recording continuously. NORMAL ( ) Select to record from 4 (1152 × 864 image size) to 13 (640 × 480

EXP. BRKTG ()

2 Touch . 3 Press PHOTO fully.

In the [NORMAL] setting, the maximum number of images are recorded as long as you are pr essing PHOTO fully.

MEMORY SET

STILL SET MOVIE SET FORMAT

image size) images continuously at approximately 0.5-second intervals.

Select to record 3 images consec utively wit h different exposures at approximately 0.5-second intervals. You can compare the 3 images and select an image recorded in the best exposure.

Using the Menu

b Note

• The flash will not function while you are re co rd ing images continuously.

• The maximum number of images will be recorded in the self-timer mode or when you are operating with the Rem o te Commander.

• [EXP.BRKTG] will not function when the number of pictures recordable on the “Memory Stick Duo” is fewer than 3.

• When it is hard to see the d ifference betwe en the images reco rded in [EXP. BRKTG] mo de on the LCD screen, connect your camcorder to your TV or a com pute r.

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Using the Menu

QUALITY

IMAGE SIZE

MOVIE SET

IMAGE SIZE

REMAINING

GFINE ( ) Select to record still images with the fine image quality (compressed

STANDARD ()

G1152 × 864 ()

640 × 480 ( ) S e le ct to record many still images or for pl ay ing on a sma ll scr e en .

G320 × 240 ()

160 × 112 ( ) Select to recor d f or longer tim e.

GAUTO Select to display the remaining capacity of the “M e mory Stick Duo”

ON Select to always display the remaining capacity of the “Memory Stick

to about 1/4). Select to record still images with the standard image quality

(compressed to about 1/10).

Select to record still im ages for playi ng on a larg e screen. Thi s setting can be selected only in the CAMERA-MEMORY m ode .

Select to record movies for playing on a large screen, or to record clearer pictures.

in the following cases:

• After inserting a “Memory Stick Duo” with the POWER switch in the CAMERA-MEMORY mode (for about 5 seconds) .

• When the remaining capacity of the “Memory Stick Duo” is less than 2 minutes after the CAMERA-MEMORY mode is selected.

• At the starting or ending point of the movi e (fo r appr oximately 5 seconds).

Duo.”

Using the Menu

ALL ERASE

You can delete all the pictures on a “Memory Stick Duo” that are no t wr iteprotected. To delete pictures one by one, see page 100.

1 Select [ALL FILES] or [CURRNT FOLDER].

ALL FILES Select to delete all the images on th e “ Me mory Stick Duo.” CURRNT

FOLDER

Select to delete all the images in the selected play back folder.

2 Touch [YES] twice.

To cancel deletion of all pictures, select [NO].

3 Touch .

FORMAT

FILE NO.

b Note

• The folder will not be deleted even when you delete all the pictures in the folder.

• Do not do any of the following while [ Erasing all data...] is displ ayed: – Move the POWER switch to select other power modes. – Operate any buttons. – Eject the “Memory Stick Duo.”

The supplied or newly purchased “Memory Stick Duo” has been formatted at the factory, and does not require form at ti ng. For details on the “M em ory Stick Duo,” see page 121.

1 Touch [YES] twice.

To cancel formatting , select [NO].

2 Touch .

b Note

• Do not do any of the following while [ Formatting...] is displayed: – Move the POWER switch to select other power modes. – Operate any buttons. – Eject the “Memory Stick Duo.”

• Formatting erases everything on the “Memory Stick Duo” including protected image data and newly created folders.

Using the Menu

NEW FOLDER

GSERIES Select to assign file numbers in sequence even if the “M em ory Stick

Duo” is replaced with another one. The file number is reset when a new folder is created or the recording folder is replaced with another.

RESET Select to reset the file number to 0001 each time the “M em ory Stick

Duo” is changed.

You can create a new folder (102MSDCF to 999MSDCF) on a “Memory Stick Duo.” When a folder is full (a maximum of 9999 imag es are st ored) a new folder is automatically created.

1 Touch [YES].

A newly created folder will be numbe re d in sequence after th e l ast folder number. To cancel creation, select [NO].

2 Touch .

b Note

• You cannot delete the created folder s usi ng your camcorder. You will have to format the “Memory Stick Duo” (p. 65), or delete them usi ng your co mputer.

• The number of pictures that can be record ed on a “Memor y S tic k Duo” ma y de cre a se as the number of folders on it increa se s.

Using the Menu

REC FOLDER

PB FOLDER

As the default setting, pi ctures are saved in the 101MSDCF folder. You ca n select a folder to save your pictures. Create new folders from the [NEW FOLDER] menu, then select the folder to be used for recordin g with / and touch . When you have a lot of pictures, you can search for the desired picture easily when you sort them in folders.

Select the playb ack folder with / , th en t ouch .

Using the Menu

Using the (PICT. APPLI.) menu

EFFECT/SLIDE SHOW/F RA ME REC / INTERVAL REC/INT. REC–STL, etc.

– PICT.

setting is selected. The settings you can adjust vary depending on th e power mode of your camcorder. The scree n shows the it ems you ca n currently operat e. Unavailable item s w ill be grayed out.

0:00:0060min STBY

You can select items listed below on the PICT. APPLI. menu. To se le ct it ems, see “Selecting menu items” (p. 54). The default settings are marked with G. The indicators in parentheses appear when the

FADER

See page 3 7 for details.

OVERLAP

See page 3 8 for details.

D. EFFECT

See page 38 and 45 for details.

PICT. EFFECT

You can add special effects (such as films) to a picture before or after recording on a tape. appears when the effect is selected.

GOFF Select when not using the Picture effect setting. NEG.ART Select to record/play the picture with the color

and brightness of the picture reverse d.

PICT. APPLI.

FADE R OVERLAP D. EFFECT

Using the Menu

SEPIA Select to record/play the pictur e ap pe ari n g in sepia. B&W Select to record/play the picture appeari n g in mo n ochrome (black-

and-white).

SOLARIZE Select to record/play the picture looking like an

illustration with strong contrast.

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Using the Menu

MEMORY MIX

PB ZOOM

SLIDE SHOW

MOSAIC Select to record picture appearing mosaic-

b Note

• You cannot add effects to externally input pictures. Also, you cannot output pictures edited

with Picture effects via the DV Interface.

Tip

• You can copy pictures edited using pi ct ur e ef fec ts to a “Me mor y S tic k Duo” ( p. 89) or to

another tape (p. 87).

See page 40 for details.

See page 49 for details.

You can play back the images stored in a “Memory Stick Duo” (or a selected playback folder) in sequence (slide show).

patterned. (This effect is not available during playback.)

1 Touch . 2 Touch [PB FOLDER]. 3 Select [ALL FILES] or [CURRNT FOLDER], then touch .

GALL FILES ( ) Select to execute a slide s h o w by p laying back all the ima ges on

CURRNT FOLDER ( )

the “Memory Stick Duo.” Select to execute a slide show by playing back all the images in

the current playback folder selected in [PB FOLDER] (p.66).

Using the Menu

4 Touch [REPEAT]. 5 Touch [ON ] or [OFF], then .

GON ( ) Se lect to repeat the slide show. OFF Select to execute the slide show only once.

6 Touch [END]. 7 Touch [START].

Your camcorder plays back the images recorded on the “Memory Stick Duo” in sequence. To cancel the slide show, touch [END]. To pause, touch [PAUSE].

FRAME REC

INTERVAL REC

z Tip

• You can select the first picture for the slide show by touching / before touching [START].

• If movies are played in the slide show , you ca n adj ust the volume by touching (decrease)/ (increase).

You can record pict ur es with a stop-motion animated effect by alter nately frame recording and then moving the subject a little. Operate your camcord er us in g t he Remote Commander to prevent cam er a shake.

GOFF Select to record in the standard recording mode. ON ( ) Select to record pictures using the FRAME REC function.

1 Select [ON], then touch . 2 Touch . 3 Press REC START/STOP.

A picture (approximately 6 frames) is recorded, and your camcorder enters the standby mode.

4 Move the subject and repeat step 3.

b Note

• When you use frame recording continuously, the remaining tape time will not be indicated correctly.

• The last scene will be longer than other scenes.

Using the Menu

You can record pictures on a tape at a selected interval, when you record flowers blooming, etc. Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet using the s upplied AC Adaptor during the operation.

[a] [a]

[b]

a: [REC TIME] b: [INTERVAL]

[b]

1 Touch . 2 Touch [INTERVAL]. 3 Select a desired in terva l time (30 se conds, 1, 5 or 10 minu tes), then touch

4 Touch [REC TIME]. 5 Select a desired recording time (0.5, 1, 1.5 or 2 seconds), then touch . 6 Touch [END]. 7 Touch [ON], then .

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Using the Menu

INT. REC-STL

GOFF To deactivate interval recordin g. ON ( ) To record moving pictures on a tape in the se lected interval.

8 Touch .

flashes on the sc reen.

9 Press REC START/STOP.

stops flashing and the interval recording starts.

To cancel interval recording, select [OFF] in step 7.

b Note

• You cannot use the interval reco rd ing with Memory overlap.

• There may be a discrepancy in rec o rd ing time of up to ± 6 frames from the selected time.

Tip

• If you adjust the focus manually, you may be able to record clear pictures even if the light

changes (p. 36).

• You can silence the beeps during recording (p. 80).

This function is use ful to observe the movement of clouds or the change of daylight. Your camcorder will sh oot a still ima ge at a select ed interval a nd record it on a “Memory Stick Duo.”

[a] [a] [a]

Using the Menu

[b]

a: Shooting time b: Interval

[b]

1 Touch . 2 Select a desired interval time (1, 5, or 10 minutes), then touch . 3 Touch [ON], then touch .

GOFF To deactivate interval recording.

( ) To record still images on a “Memory Stick Duo” in the select ed

interval.

4 Touch .

flashes.

5 Press PHOTO fully.

stops flashing and the interval photo recording starts .

To cancel interval still image recording, select [OFF] in step 3.

DEMO MODE

When you remove both cassette and “Memory Stick Duo” from your camcorder, and select the CAME RA -TAPE mode, you can vie w th e demonstration in about 10 minutes.

OFF Select when you do n ot intend to use the [DEMO MODE ].

z Tip

• The demonstration will be suspended in situations such as those described be low. – When you touch the screen during the demonstration. (The demonstration starts again in

about 10 minutes.) – When a cassette or “Memory Sti ck Duo ” is inse r te d. – When a mode other than CAMERA -T AP E is sele ct ed .

• If [A.SHUT OFF] is set to [5 min] when the cam co rd er is use d on the battery pack, the power will be turned off after approximately 5 minutes (p. 81).

Select to see an overview of the functions available such as when you are using this camcorder for the first time.

Using the Menu

See page 103 f or details.

Using the Menu

Using the (EDIT/ PLAY) menu

TAPE TITLE, etc.

You can select items listed below on the EDIT/ PLAY menu. To select items, see “Selecting menu items” (p. 54). The default settings are marked with G. The settings you can adj ust vary depending on the

VAR. SPD PB

REC CTRL

AUD DUB CTRL

– TITLE/

See page 45 for details.

For recording on a tape. See page 88 and 90 for details.

See page 99 for details.

power mode of your camcorder. The screen shows the items y ou can currently opera t e. Unavailable item s w ill be grayed out.

0:00:00:0060min

EDIT/PLA Y

VAR. SPD PB REC CTRL AUD DUB CTRL

PROG. EDIT

REC CTRL

BURN DVD

Using the Menu

OTHER DEVICE Select to make programs and dubbing the selected scenes to a tape on

a VCR (p. 91).

MEMORY STICK Select to make programs and dubbing the selected scenes to a

“Memory Stick Duo” (p. 95).

For recording on a “Memory Stick Duo.” See page 88 and 89 for details.

When your camcorder is connected t o a Sony VAIO series personal computer, you can easily burn the picture re co rd ed on th e ta p e on a DVD (Dire ct Ac cess to “Click to DVD”) using this comman d. S ee th e supplied “Computer Applications Guide” for details.

BURN VCD

END SEARCH

When your camcorder is connected to a per sonal computer, you c an easily burn the picture recor ded on the tape on a CD-R (Direct Access to V ideo CD Burn) using this command. See the supplied “Computer Applications Guide” for details.

TITLE

EXEC Select to activate the END SEARCH function. The most recently

recorded picture is played back for about 5 seconds and then stops automatically.

CANCEL Select to stop the END SEARCH function.

GON Select when you want to search for a scene, title, etc. using the

Cassette Memory (p. 52, 53).

OFF Select to search w ithout using Cassette Memory.

Any titles you have superimposed using th is camcorder can only be view ed on a

video cassette device with the index titler function. If you superimpose a title, you will be able to se ar ch f or it using Title search. You can superimpose up to about 20 titles (about 5 letters per title) on a cassette with Cassette Memory. Note, however, that only 11 titles can be recorded when other data (6 date/time data/1 cassette label) is record ed.

1 Select a desired ti t le from the displaye d titles (2 original titles that you

have created before and the preset titles that have been stored in your camcorder). You can create original titles (up to 2 types of title of within 20 characters ea ch) in the following pr ocedure.

1 Select [CUSTOM 1 ” ”] or [CUSTO M 2 ” ”] using / , then

touch .

2 Touch the but t on repeatedly to select the d es ir ed character on the

button.

Using the Menu

TITLE

&?!

GHI

PQRSWXYZ' . ,

STBY 0:00:00

E___________________

ABC

DEF

12345678

JKL

MNO

TUV

/ –

END

To erase a charac ter: Touch . To insert a space: Touch .

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Using the Menu

3 Touch to move s to selec t the next character, and enter the

character in the same manne r.

4 When you have finished entering characters, touch .

2 Touch . 3 Touch (color), / (position), [SIZE] as necessary to se le ct a

desired color, position or size.

Color

white t yellow t violet t red t cyan t green t blue

Position

You can select fr om 8 to 9 choices.

Size

small y large (You can only select the small size when you are entering more than 13 characters.)

4 Touch . 5 Touch [SAVE].

During playback, playback pause, or reco rding

[TITLE SAVE] is displayed on the screen for about 5 seconds and the title is set.

During recording standby

[TITLE] appears. When you press REC ST ART/STOP to start recording, [TITLE SAVE] is displayed on the screen for about 5 seconds, and the title is set.

b Note

• The point you superimposed the title may be detected as an index signal when searching a recording with other video device.

• When you are using your camcorder on the battery pack and do not operate it for 5 minutes, the power automatically goes off as the default setting. If you may take 5 minutes or longer to enter characters, set [A.SHUT OFF] on the (STANDARD SET) menu to [NEVER] (p. 81). The power will not be turned off. Even though the power goes off, the characters you have entered remain stored in memory. Turn the power back on, then start again from s t ep 1 to continue superimp osing the titl e.

TITL ERASE

Using the Menu

Tip

• To change a created title, select the title in st ep 1, then touch . Then, reselect the characters again.

1 Select the title that you want to delete usin g / , then touc h . 2 Confirm the titl e is th e one you want to erase, the n touch [YES].

To cancel the operation, touc h [N O ].

3 Touch .

TITLE DISP

TAPE TITLE

You can view the titl e w hen you play back the picture.

GON Select to display the title when a scene superimpos ed w ith a title

appears.

OFF Select when you do no t w a nt to display the title.

You can label a cassette with Cassette Memory (up to 10 letters). The label will be displayed for approximately 5 seconds wh en you select the CAMERA-TAPE mode and insert a cassette, or when you select the PLAY/EDIT mode. Up to 4 titles will be displayed at the same time if the cassette has titles superimposed.

1 Touch the button repeatedly to select the desired character on the button.

ALL ERASE

T APE TITLE

GHI PQRSWXYZ' . ,

STBY 0:00:00

END

&?!

ABC

DEF

12345678

JKL

MNO

TUV

/ –

To erase a charac ter: Touch . To insert a space: Touch .

2 Touch to move s to select the next character, and enter the

character in the same manner.

3 When you have finished entering characters, touch . 4 Touch .

z Tip

• To erase the label you have created, to uc h repeatedl y to e rase the char a ct e rs , then touch .

• To change the label you have created, inse r t the c as se tte int o y our ca mcor de r and go through the procedure from step 1.

You can delete all data such as date, title, and casset te label s aved in the Cassett e Memory at one time.

1 Touch [YES] twice.

To cancel deletion of al l da t a, sel ect [NO].

2 Touch .

Using the Menu

Using the (STANDARD SET) menu – REC MODE/MULTI-

SOUND/AUDIO MIX/MIC LEVEL/USBCAMERA, etc.

The default settings are marked with

indicators in parentheses appear w hen the setting is selected. Th e settings you c an adjust

G. The

vary depending on the power mode of your camcorder.

currently operate. Unavailable items will be grayed out.

The screen show s the items you c an

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You can select the items listed below on the STANDARD SET menu. To select these items, see “Selecting menu items” (p. 54).

REC MODE

GSP ( SP ) Select to record in the SP (Standard Play) mode on a cassette. LP ( LP ) Select to increase the recording t im e to 1 .5 ti mes the SP mode (Long

Play). The use of Sony Excellence/Master mini DV cassette is recommended to get the most out of your c am c or der.

b Note

• You cannot add sound on the tape recor de d in the LP mode .

• If you record in the LP mode, a mosaic-like noise may appear or sound may be interrupted

when you play back the tape on other camcorders or VCRs.

• When you mix recordings in the SP mode and in the LP mode on one tape, the playback

picture may be distorted or the time code may not be written properly between the scenes.

AUDIO MODE

G12BIT Select to r eco r d in the 12-bit mode (2 stereo sounds). 16BIT ( ) Select to record in the 16-bit mode (1 stereo sound with high quality).

VOLUME

ST AND ARD SET

REC MODE AUDI O MODE VOLUME

MULTI-SOUND

Using the Menu

See page 44, 47 for details.

You can select how to play back audio recorded on a tape in stereo mode.

GSTEREO Select to play back a stereo tap e or dua l sound track tape with main

and sub sound.

1 Select to play back a stereo tape with th e l eft channel sound or a d u al

sound track tape with main sound.

2 Select to play back a stereo tape with the right channel sound or a dual

sound track tape with sub sound.

AUDIO MIX

MIC LEVEL

b Note

• You can play back a dual sound track cassette on this camcorder. However, you cannot record a dual sound track on this camcorder.

• The setting returns to [STEREO] when you disc onne c t the powe r sour c e fr om your camcorder for more than 5 minutes.

You can adjust the audio balance between the originally recorded sound (ST1) and sound added afterwards (ST2) (p. 100), or the front and rear sound of a 4CH MIC REC (p. 28) on the tape.

b Note

• You cannot adjust sound recorded in 16 bit audio mode.

• Only the originally recorded sound or the front sound of the 4CH MIC REC will be heard when you disconnect the power source from your camcorder for more than 5 minutes.

4CH AUD CHECK

LCD/VF SET

You can adjust th e recording sound le vel manually. Use headphones to monito r the sound when adjusting it.

G AUTO Select to adjust recording sound level automatically. MANUAL Touch / to a d jus t the rec or ding sound level during

b Note

• The setting returns to [AUTO] when you disconnect the power source from your camcorder for more than 5 minutes.

Tip

• The limiter in your camcorde r enables recording with reduced distortion, even if you set the recording level too high in the [MANUAL] setting. For best results, adjust the recording level so as to avoid exce edi ng 0dB .

recording standby. The recording sound level adjustment bars appear on the screen. The recording sound le ve l increases as the bar goes to the right. The record ing level meter appears when the default setting is changed.

See page 2 8 for details.

The recorded picture will not be affected by this setting.

Using the Menu

LCD BRIGHT

See page 1 6 for details.

,continued

Using the Menu

LCD BL LEVEL

LCD COLOR

VF B.LIGHT

You can adjust the br i ght ness of the LCD screen’s backlight.

GNORMAL Standard brightness. BRIGHT Select to brighten the LCD screen.

b Note

• When you connect your camcorder to outside powe r sour ces, [BR IGHT] is automatically

selected for the setting.

• When you select [BRIGHT], battery life is reduced by ab out 10 pe r cent dur ing recor di ng.

Touch / to adjust the color on the LCD screen.

Low intensity High intensity

You can adjust the brightness of the viewf i nder.

GNORMAL Standard brightness. BRIGHT To bri g h ten the viewfinder screen.

b Note

• When you connect your camcorder to outside powe r sour ces, [BR IGHT] is automatically

selected for the setting.

• When you select [BRIGHT], battery life is reduced by ab out 10 pe r cent dur ing recor di ng.

A/V c DV OUT

VIDEO INPUT

Using the Menu

You can connect a di gi t al device and an analog device to your camcorde r and convert the signal transm itted from th e connected de vices to th e appropriat e signal on your camcorder.

GOFF Select when not using the Signal conver t func tion. ON ( ) To output analog images and sound in digital format using your

camcorder. The analog signal input to the A/V jack of your camcorder will be converted and output from the DV Interface of your camcorder. For details, refer to the “Compute r Applications Guide.”

When you connect your camcorder to an ot her device using the supplied A/V connecting cabl e, set t he t ype of plug you are going to use for the connection .

G VIDEO Select to input a video signal. S VIDEO Select to input an S video signal.

USB-CAMERA

USB-PLY/EDT

GUIDE FRAME

You can conn ec t a USB cabl e (su ppl ied ) to you r c amcor de r, an d vi ew t he pi ct ure displayed on the screen of your camcorder on your comput er (USB Streaming ). For details, refer to the “Computer Applications Guide.”

GOFF Select to deact iv ate the USB Streaming function. USB STREAM Select to activate the USB Streaming function.

You can conn ec t a USB cabl e (su ppl ied ) to you r c amcor de r, an d vi ew t he pi ct ure on the tape or “Mem or y St i ck Duo” in your camcord er on your computer. For details, refer to the “Computer Applications Guid e.”

GSTD-USB Select to view the picture on the “Memory Stick Duo.” PictBridge Select to connect the PictBridge compliant printer (p. 103). USB STREAM Select to view the picture on th e tape.

GOFF Select to hide the guide frame. ON Select to show the guide frame to confirm if the subject is on the

horizontal line. The guide frame is not recorded. Pressing DISPLAY/ BATT INFO hides the guide frame.

Using the Menu

COLOR BAR

DATA CODE

You can display the color bar or record the color b ar on a tape . This is usefu l fo r adjusting the scr een color on a connec te d m o nitor screen.

GOFF Select to hide the color bar. ON Select to show the color bar.

GOFF Select not to display date, time and the camera settings data du r ing

playback.

DATE/TIME Select to display the date and ti me du ring playback (p. 50). CAMERA DATA Select to display the camera set tings data during playback (p. 50 ).

Using the Menu

REMAINING

REMOTE CTRL

REC LED

GAUTO Select to display the remaining tape indicator fo r about 8 seconds:

• After you select the CAMERA-TAPE or PLAY/EDIT mode with the cassette inserted, and your camcorder calculates the remaining amount of tape.

• When you touch (play/pause).

ON Select to always display the remaining tape indicator.

GON Select when using the Remote Commander supplied with your

camcorder.

OFF Select to deactivate the Remote Com ma nde r to pr ev ent your

camcorder from responding to a com ma nd se nt by another VCR remote control unit.

b Note

• The setting returns to [ON] when you have the power source disconnected from your camcorder for more than 5 minutes.

GON Select to turn on the came ra r ecor ding lamp on the front of your

camcorder during recording.

OFF Select this setting in the follo w ing r e cording situations. The came r a

recording lamp will not light up dur i ng rec o rd ing.

• When you do not want the subject to be nervous abo ut be ing recorded.

• When you are recording close to th e sub ject.

• When the subject reflects the re cording lamp.

BEEP

DISPLAY

Using the Menu

GMELODY S elect to sound a melody when you start/sto p rec or ding, operate the

touch panel, or when an unusual condition occurs on your camcorder.

NORMAL Select to sound a beep instead of the melody. OFF Select to cancel the melody, the beep sound, the shutter sound or touch

panel operation confirmation beep.

GLCD PANEL Select to show the displays s uc h as the time code on the LCD scr e e n

and in the viewfinder.

MENU ROTATE

A.SHUT OFF

V-OUT/PANEL S e le ct to show the displays such as the time code on the TV scree n,

LCD screen, and in the viewfinder.

b Note

• You cannot input a signal to your camcorder if you press DISPLAY/BATT INFO while [V-OUT/PANEL] is selected.

You can select the scrolling direction (up or down) of the menu items on the LCD screen when you touch or .

GNORMAL Select to scroll the menu items downwa rd s b y touc hing . OPPOSITE Select to scroll the menu items upwards by touching .

G5 min Select to activate the Auto shut off. When approximately 5 minutes

have elapsed while you do not operate your camcorder, the camcorder is automatically turned off to preve nt th e battery from becoming consumed.

NEVER Select to deactivate the Auto shut off.

b Note

• When you connect your camcorder to the wall outlet, [A.SHUT OFF] is automatically set to [NEVER].

Using the Menu

Using the (TIME/ LANGU.) menu

WORLD TIME, etc.

– CLOCK SET/

The settings you can adjust vary depending on the power mode of your camcorder.

screen shows the it ems you can currentl y operate. Unavailable items will be grayed out.

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The

You can select i t ems listed below on the TIME/ LANGU. menu. To select items, see “Selecting menu items” (p. 54).

CLOCK SET

You can set the dat e and time (p. 1 8).

WORLD TIME

You can adjust th e t im e difference when usi ng your camcorder abroad. Set the time difference by touching / , the clock will be adjusted in accordance with the time difference. If you set the time difference to 0, the clock returns to the originally set time.

LANGUAGE

You can select or change the language used for the on-screen display (p. 21). You can select from English, Simplified English, Canadian-French, Latin American Spanish, Brazilian-Portuguese, Traditional-Chinese, or Korean.

TIME/LANGU.

CLOCK SET WORLD TIME LANGUAGE

Using the Menu

Customizing Personal Menu

You can add frequently used menu items to Personal Menu, or sort them in the order you like (customizing). You can customize the Personal Men u for each power mode o f y our camcorder.

Adding a menu – Add

You can add frequently used menu items to Personal Menu for easier and f aster access.

b Note

• You can add up to 28 menu items each for the CAMERA-TAPE, CAMERA-MEMORY, and PLAY/EDIT modes. If you want to add more, you must delete a less importa nt me nu ite m before adding a new menu item (p. 84).

1 Touch .

60 min STBY

SPOT

1/3

METER

WHITE BAL.

2 Touch [P-MENU SET UP].

If the desired menu is not displayed on the screen, touch / until the menu is displayed.

60min

P–MENU SET UP

ADD

SORT

EXPO– SURE

PRGRAM AE

SHUTTR SPEED

STBY

DELETE

RESET

0:00:00

END

3 Touch [ADD].

0:00:0060min

Select the category.

STBY

CAMERA SET PICT. APPLI. EDIT/PLAY STANDARD SET TIME/LANGU.

END

4 Touch / to select a menu

category, then touch .

The available items vary depending on the power mode of the camcorder. Only the available items are displayed.

0:00:0060min

PROGRAM AE SPOT METER EXPOSURE WHITE BAL. SHARPNESS

STBY

END

Select the item.

5 Touch / to select a menu item,

then touch .

0:00:0060min

ADD

STBY

Add this item to

CAMERA-TAPE mode's

P-MENU?

NOYES

6 Touch [YES].

The menu is added to the end of the list.

7 Touch .

Using the Menu

Deleting menu – Delete

5 Touch [YES].

The selected menu is deleted from Pers onal Menu.

1 Touch .

60 min STBY

SPOT

1/3

METER

WHITE BAL.

EXPO– SURE

PRGRAM AE

SHUTTR SPEED

0:00:00

2 Touch [P-MENU SET UP].

If the desired menu is not displayed on the screen, touch / until the menu is displayed.

STBY

DELETE

RESET

0:00:00

END

60min

P–MENU SET UP

ADD

SORT

3 Touch [DELETE].

STBY

EXPO– SURE

PRGRAM AE

SHUTTR SPEED

0:00:00

END

60min

Select button to delete.

SPOT

1/3

METER

WHITE BAL.

4 Touch the menu that you want to

delete.

0:00:0060min

DELETE

STBY

Delete this from

CAMERA-TAPE mode's

P-MENU?

YES NO

6 Touch .

b Note

• You cannot delete [MENU] and [P-MENU SET UP].

Arranging the order of menus displayed on Personal Menu – Sort

You can sort the menus added to Personal Menu in the desired order.

1 Touch .

60 min STBY

SPOT

1/3

METER

WHITE BAL.

EXPO– SURE

PRGRAM AE

SHUTTR SPEED

0:00:00

2 Touch [P-MENU SET UP].

If the menu is not displayed on the screen, touch / until the desired menu is displayed.

STBY

DELETE

RESET

0:00:00

END

60min

P–MENU SET UP

ADD

SORT

3 Touch [SORT].

STBY

EXPO– SURE

PRGRAM AE

SHUTTR SPEED

0:00:00

END

60min

Select button to move.

SPOT

1/3

METER

WHITE BAL.

Using the Menu

4 Touch the menu item you want to

move.

60min

Select new location.

SPOT

1/3

METER

WHITE BAL.

STBY

EXPO– SURE

PRGRAM AE

SHUTTR SPEED

0:00:00

END

5 Touch / to move the menu item

to the desired place.

STBY

60min

Select new location.

PRGRAM

1/3

EXPO– SURE

SPOT METER

WHITE BAL.

SHUTTR SPEED

0:00:00

END

2 Touch [P-MENU SET UP].

If the desired me nu is not displayed on the screen, touch / until the menu is displayed.

STBY

DELETE

RESET

0:00:00

END

60min

P–MENU SET UP

ADD

SORT

3 Touch [RESET].

0:00:0060min

RESET

STBY

Initialize

CAMERA-TAPE mode's

P-MENU setting?

YES NO

Using the Menu

6 Touch .

To sort more i tems, repeat step s 4 t o 6.

7 T ouch [END]. 8 Touch .

b Note

• You cannot move [P-MENU SET UP].

Initializing the settin gs – Reset

You can initialize Personal Menu to the def ault settings after adding or deleting menus.

1 Touch .

60 min STBY

PRGRAM

1/3

EXPO– SURE

SPOT METER

WHITE BAL.

SHUTTR SPEED

0:00:00

4 Touch [YES].

0:00:0060min

RESET

STBY

Are you sure?

YESNO

5 Touch [YES].

The Personal Menu settings return to the default settings. To cancel reset, touch [NO].

6 Touch .

Using the Menu

Dubbing/Editing

Connecting to a VCR or TV

Connecting with an i.LINK cable

You can record the picture from a VCR or TV to a tape or a “Memory Stick Duo” inserted into your camcorder (p. 88). You can also create a copy of the picture recorded on your camcorder on other recording device (p. 87). Connect your camcorder to a TV or VCR as shown in the following illustration. Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet using the supplied AC Adaptor during the operation.

DV Interface

A/V jack

When you have an S video jack on your TV or VCR*

S video plug (black)

Yellow

A/V connecting

(supplied)

cable*

Signal flow

*1The suppl ied A/V connec ting cable has a video

plug and an S video plug for the video connection.

*2This connection produces higher quality DV format

pictures. When there is an S video jack on th e device to be connected, connect the S video plug to that jack instead of using the yellow video plug. The audio will not be output when you connect with the S video plug alone.

b Note

• Use the A/V connecting cable (supp lie d) to conne ct your camcorder to other devices. Before connecting, make sure the [DISPLAY ] setting in the

White

i.LINK cable (optional)

Red

(STANDARD SET) menu is set to [LCD PANEL] (the default setting) (p. 80) .

• Connect the A/V connecting cable to the output jack of a device you are dubbing a picture from, or to the input jack of another device for dubbing a picture from your camcorder.

• When you are connecting your camcorder to a monaural device, connect the yellow plug of the A/ V connecting cable to the video jack , an d the red (right channel) or the white (left channel) plug to the audio jack on the VCR or the TV.

i.LINK jack

VCRs or TVs

Dubbing/Editing

To use an i.LINK cable for connection

Use an i.LINK cable (optional) to connect your camcorder to ot her device via the DV Interface. Th e vi deo and sound signals are transmitted digitally, producing high quality pictures. Note that you can not reco rd the pi cture and sound separately. For details, see page 125.

Dubbing to another tape

You can copy and edit the picture played back on your camcorder to other recording devices (such as VCRs).

1 Connect your VCR to your camcorder

as a recording device (p. 86).

2 Prepare your VCR for recording.

• Insert a cassette for recording.

• If your VCR has an input s elector, set it to the input mode.

3 Prepare your camco rde r fo r pl ayb ac k.

• Insert the recorded cassette.

• Slide the POWER switch to select the PLAY/EDIT mode.

4 Start the playback on your camco rder,

and record it on the VCR.

Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your VCR for details.

Dubbing/Editing

5 When the dubbing is finished, stop

your camco r d e r and the VCR.

b Note

• When your camcorder is connected to th e VCR via the D V Interface, you cannot recor d the title, indicators, information for the Cass et te Memory, and words entered on the index screen of the “Memory Stick Duo.”

• When recording the date /time and camera settings data using the A/V connecting cable , have the m displayed on screen (p. 50).

• Pictures edited with Picture effect ([PICT. EFFECT] p. 67), Digital effect (p. 38, 45), or Pl ay ba ck zoom (p. 49) cannot be output via the DV Interface.

• When connected using the i. L INK cabl e, the recorded picture becomes rough when a picture is paused on your camcorder while recording to a VCR.

Dubbing/Editing

Recording pictures

3 Select the (EDIT/PLAY) menu,

then [ REC CTRL] with an icon.

from a VCR or TV

You can record and edit pictures or TV programs from a VCR or TV on a tape or a “Memory Stick Duo” inserted in your camcorder. You can also record a scene as a still image on a “Memory Stick Duo.” Insert a cassette or a “Memory Stick Duo” for recording in your camcorder. If you have connected the A/V conne cting cable, select the input signal in [VIDEO INPUT] in the

(STANDARD SET) menu (p. 78)

Recording movies

1 Con nect your TV or VCR to your

camcorder (p. 86).

2 If you are recording from a VCR,

insert a cassette.

3 Slide the POWER switch to select the

PLAY/EDIT mode.

4 Operate your camcorder to record

movies.

When recording on a ta pe

1 Touch . 2 Touch [ REC CTRL] with an

icon. If the item is not displayed on the screen, touch / . If you cannot find it, touch [MENU ], and select it from the

(EDIT/PLAY) me nu (p. 72).

3 Touch [REC PAUSE].

When recording on a “Memory Stick Duo”

1 Touch . 2 Touch [MENU].

5 S t art playing the cassette on your

VCR, or select a TV program.

The picture played on the connected device appears on the LCD scr een of your camcorder.

6 Touch [REC START] at the point you

want to start recording.

7 Stop recording.

When recording on a tape

Touch (stop) or [REC PAUSE].

When record in g o n a “ Me mor y St ic k Duo”

[REC STO P ].

Touch

8 Touch , then .

z Tip

• The indicator appears when you connect your

camcorder and other devices via an i.LINK cable. (This indicator may also appear on your TV.)

• When recording movies on a “Memory St ic k D uo,”

you can skip step 4 and press REC START/STOP in step 6.

Recording still images

1 Perform steps 1 to 3 in “Recording

movies” (p. 88).

2 Play the video, or receive the TV

program you want to record.

The pictures on the VC R or TV appear on the screen of your camcorder.

Dubbing/Editing

3 Press PHOTO lightly at the scene you

want to record. Check the image and press it fully.

The image is not recorded unless you press PHOTO fully. Release it if you do n ot want to record the scene, and select other scene as described a bove.

Dubbing pictures from a tape to a “Memory Stick Duo”

You can record movies (with sound recorded in monaural) or still images (fixed to image size [640 × 480]) on a “Memor y Stick Duo.” Make sure you have a recorded tape and a “Memory Stick Duo” ins e rte d into yo ur camcorder.

1 Slide the POWER switch to select the

PLAY/EDIT mode.

2 Search and record the scene you want

to record.

When recording a st ill image

1 Touch (play) to play back the tape. 2 Press PHOTO lightly at the scene you

want to record. Check the image an d press it fully.

Dubbing/Editing

60min

101

When recording a m ovi e

FINE

640

P-MENU

1 Touch . 2 Touch [MENU]. 3 Select the (EDIT/PLAY) menu,

then [ REC CTRL] with an icon.

4 Touch (play) to play back the tape.

REC CTRL

REC

START

2min

0:00:00:00

5 Touch [REC START] at the point you

want to start recording.

6 Touch [REC STOP] at the point you

want to stop recording.

,continued

Dubbing/Editing

7 Touch (stop) to stop tape playback. 8 Touch , then .

Dubbing still images

b Note

• The Data code and titles recorded on the tape cannot be recorded on the “Memory Stick Duo.” The time and date the picture is recorded on the “Memory Stick Duo” will be recorded.

• The sound is recorded in 32 kHz monaural.

z Tip

• You can also record a movie by pressin g REC START/STOP during tape playback.

• For the recording time of movies, se e pa ge 24.

from a “Memory Stick Duo” to a tape

You can record still images on a tape. Make sure you have the “Memory Stick Duo” with the images and a tape inse rted into yo ur camcorder.

1 Sl ide the POWER switch to select the

PLAY/EDIT mode.

2 Search for the point where you want to

start dubb ing by touching (rewind) or (fast forward), then touch (stop).

3 Touch . 4 Touch (previous)/ (next) to

select the image you want to dub.

5 Touch .

Dubbing/Editing

6 Touch [ REC CTRL] with an

icon.

If the item is not displayed on the screen, touch / . If you cannot find it, touch [MENU], and select it from the (EDIT/PLAY) menu.

7 Touch [REC PAUSE]. 8 Touch [REC START].

The selected image is dubbed to the tape.

9 Touch (stop) or [REC PAUSE]

when you want to stop recording.

To dub other still images, select images by touching / , then repeat steps 7 to

10Touch , then .

Dubbing selected

b Note

• You cannot dub the index scre en .

• You may not be able to dub images modified on your computer or recorded with other camcorders on your camcorder.

• You cannot dub MPEG movies on the tape.

scenes from a tape

– Digital program editing

You can select up to 20 scenes (programs) and record them in the desired order to other recording device such as VCRs or to a “Memory Stick Duo” inserted in your camcorder. When you are recording on a “Memory Stick Duo,” skip steps 1 and 2 and start from “Recording the selected scenes as programs” (p. 95).

Delete unwanted scene

Change the order

Results of editing

Step 1 : Preparing your camcorder and VCR for operation

Dubbing/Editing

Follow the steps below when you are performing a digital program edit for the first time to a tape in a VCR. You can skip this setting if you have set up the VCR by the following procedure before.

b Note

• Digital program editing cannot be performed on the following equipment: – VCRs that do not support [IR SETUP] codes – DVD recorders (with or without hard disk drive),

etc.

• The operating signal for the Digital program editing cannot be transferred via the LANC jac k.

1 Connect your VCR to the camcorder

as a recording device (p. 86).

,continued

Dubbing/Editing

You can use either the A/V connect ing cable or the i.LINK cable to make the connection. The dubbi ng procedure is easier with the i.LINK connection.

2 Prepare your VCR.

• Insert a cassette for recording.

• Set the i nput selector to input mode if your VCR has one.

3 Prepare your camcorder (playing

device).

• Insert a cassette for editing.

• Slide the POWER switch to select the PLAY/EDIT mode.

8 Touch [OTHER DEVICE].

PROG. EDIT 0:00:00:00

MARK

TOTAL SCENE

EDI T

START UNDO

SET

0:00:00:00 0

END

9 Touch [EDIT SET].

CON– TROL

CUT–

0:00:00:00

ADJ

TEST CUT–

OUT

END

PROG. EDIT

EDIT SET

1/2

4 Touch . 5 Touch [MENU].

60min

0:00:00:00

MEMORY SET

STILL SET MOVIE SET ALL ERASE

6 Touch / to select (EDIT/

PLAY), then touch .

0:00:00:0060min

D. EFFECT

PICT. EFFECT

VAR. SPD PB

REC CTRL

AUD DUR CTRL

PROG. EDIT

7 Touch / to select [PROG.

EDIT], then touch .

PROG. EDIT

OTHER DEVICE

Select the media.

MEMORY

0:00:00:00

STICK

END

10Touch [CONTROL].

PROG. EDIT

CONTROL:

0:00:00:00

i. LINKIR

11Select [IR] or [i.LINK].

When connecting with an A/V connecting cable

Touch [IR], then . Follow the procedure described in “To set the [IR SETUP] code” (p. 93).

When connecting with an i.LINK cable

Touch [i.LINK], then . Go on to “Step 2 : Adjusting the sync hronization of the VCR” (p. 94).

Dubbing/Editing

To set the [IR SETUP] code

When you connect with an A/V connecti ng cable, you need to check the [IR SETUP] code signal to see if your V CR ca n be operated by your camcord er (i nfrared ray emitter).

Remote sensor

Infrared ray emitter VCR

1 Touch , then [IR SETUP]. 2 Select the [ IR SETUP] code o f your VCR

/, then touch .

with

For the [IR SETUP] cod e of your VCR, refer to “[IR SETUP] code list” (p. 93). When there i s more than one code list ed f or the manufacturer of your VCR, try each code and find the most appropriate one.

3 Touch [PAUSEMODE]. 4 Select the mode to cancel recording

pause on the VCR, then touch .

Refer to the operating instruc tions supp lied with your VCR for details on operation.

5 Point the infr ared ray emitter of your

camcorder towa rds the r emote sens or on your VCR, from about 30 cm (12 in.) away, with no obstructions.

6 Insert a cassette into your VCR, and set

the VCR to recording pau se.

7 Touch [IR TEST]. 8 Touch [EXEC].

The recording starts on your VCR when the setting is correct. [Completed.] appears when the [IR SETU P] code test is finished. Go on to “Step 2 : A dj us ti ng the synchronization of the VCR” (p. 94). When recordin g fails t o start, select anothe r [IR SETUP] code an d try again.

[IR SETUP] code list

The following [IR SETUP] codes are reco rded on your camcorder by default. (It is set at “3” as the default setting.)

Manufacturing company

Sony 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Admiral (M. Wards) 89 Aiwa 47, 54, 80 Akai 49, 51 Audio Dynamic 21, 35 Bell&Howell (M. Wards) 36 Broksonic 21, 70, 82 Canon 77, 78 Citizen 47 Craig 47, 73 Curtis Mathis 8, 77, 80 Daewoo 26, 40, 77 DBX 21, 33, 35 Dimensia 8 Emerson 26, 48, 59, 70, 80, 81, 82 Fisher 36, 37, 44, 45 Funai 80 General Electric 8, 32*, 77, 94*, 101 Goldstar/LG 47 GO VIDEO 71 Hitachi 8, 42, 78 HQ 40 Instant Replay 77, 78 JC Penny 8, 21, 33, 35, 36, 42, 77 JVC 12, 13, 14, 21, 33, 35 Kenwood 21, 33, 35, 47 LXI (Sears) 36, 37, 42, 44, 45, 47,

Magnavox 17, 77, 78, 83 Marantz 21, 33, 35 Marta 47 Memorex 37, 77 Minolta 8, 42 Mitsubishi/MGA 22, 23, 24, 28, 29

[IR SETUP] code

49, 80

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Manufacturing

[IR SETUP] code

company

Multitech 23, 32, 80 NEC 21, 33, 35 Olympic 77, 78 Optimus 22 Orion 60 Panasonic 16, 17, 77, 78 Pentax 8, 42 Philco 26, 70, 77, 78 Philips 47, 77, 78, 83 Pioneer 78 Quasar 6, 16, 17, 77, 78 RCA/PROSCAN 7, 8, 16, 40, 41, 42, 77,

Realistic 22, 36, 37, 77, 80, 88 Sansui 21 Singer 73 Samsung 24, 24*, 32, 32*, 41, 94,

Sanyo 26, 36, 37, 47 Scott 22, 23, 24, 28, 32, 37,

Sharp 88, 89 Shintom 73 Signature 2000 80, 89 Sylvania 77, 78, 80, 83 Symphonic 80 Tashiro 47 Tatung 21, 33, 35 Teac 21, 33, 35, 80 Technics 77, 78 Toshiba 7, 40, 49 Wards 37, 47, 88, 89, 95 Yamaha 21, 33, 35, 36 Zenith 95

* TV/VCR component

78, 78*, 83, 101

94*

40, 41

Step 2 : Adjusting the synchronization of the VCR

Follow the steps below when you are performing digital program edit for the first time to a tape in a VCR. You can skip this setting if you have set up your VCR before using the following procedure. You can adjust the synchronization of your camcorder and the VCR to avoid not recording the starting scene.

1 Remove the cassette from your

camcorder. Prepare a pen and paper to take notes.

2 Set the VCR to recording pause mode.

Skip this step if you have selected [i.LINK] in step 11 on p. 92.

b Note

• Run the tape for about 10 seconds befo re pausing. The starting scenes may not get recorded when you start recording from the beginning of the tape.

3 Touch , then [ADJ TEST].

Set the recording

device in

rec. pause mode.

0:00:00:00

PROG. EDIT

ADJ TEST

EXEC CANCEL

4 Touch [EXEC].

A picture (about 50 seconds long) with 5 [IN] and [OU T ] indicators each for adjusting synchronization is recorded. [Completed.] appears when the recording is finished.

PROG. EDIT

ADJ TEST

0:00:00:00

Completed.

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5 Re wind the tape on yo u r VCR, then

play back in slow mode.

5 opening number s for each [IN] and closing numbers for each [OUT] appea r.

6 Take a note of the opening number

value of each [CUT-IN] and the closing number value of each [CUT-OUT], then calculate the average num ber value for each [CUT-IN] and [CUTOUT].

7 Touc h [CUT-IN].

-60~+

0:00:00:00

240

PROG. EDIT

CUT–IN

Recording the selected scenes as programs

When you are perform in g a di gital pr o gr am edit for the first time to a tape in a VCR, go through the procedures described in Steps 1 and 2 (p. 91 to p. 94) beforehand.

1 Prepare a cassette or a “Memory Stick

Duo.”

Insert a tape to be played back into the camcorder. When you are recording on a tape, insert a cassette for recording into your VCR. When you are recording on a “Memory Stick Duo,” insert a “Memory Stick Duo” into your camcorder.

2 Touch .

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8 To uch / to select the average

number value for [CUT-IN], then touch .

The calculated start position for recording is set.

9 Touc h [CUT-OUT].

-60~+

0:00:00:00

240

PROG. EDIT

CUT–OUT

10Touch / to select the average

number value for [CUT-OUT], then touch .

The calculated stop position for recording is set.

11Touch [END ] twice.

3 Touch [MENU].

60min

0:00:00:00

MEMORY SET

STILL SET MOVIE SET ALL ERASE

4 Touch / to select (EDIT/

PLAY), then touch .

0:00:00:0060min

D. EFFECT

PICT. EFFECT

VAR. SPD PB

REC CTRL

AUD DUR CTRL

PROG. EDIT

,continued

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5 Touch / to select [PROG.

EDIT], then touch .

Select the media.

MEMORY

0:00:00:00

STICK

END

PROG. EDIT

OTHER

DEVICE

6 Touch the desired item.

When you are recording on a tape in the VCR

Touch [OTHER DEVI C E ].

PROG. EDIT 0:00:00:00

MARK

TOTAL SCENE

When you are recording on a “Memory St i ck Duo”

1 Touch [MEMORY STICK].

PROG. EDIT 0:00:00:00

MARK

TOTAL SCENE

START UNDO

0:00:00:00 0

START UNDO

0:00:00 0

EDI T

SET

IMAGE

SIZE

END

2min

END

8 Touch [MARK IN].

The starting point of the firs t program is set, and the upper part of the program mark changes to light blue.

[IMAGE SIZE] appears when recording on a “Memory Stick Duo.”

PROG. EDIT 0:00:00:00

MARK

OUT

TOTAL SCENE

EDI T

START UNDO

SET

0:00:00:00 0

END

9 Search for the end of the first scene

that you want to re cord on your camcorder, then pause playback.

You can adjust th e position with /

(frame).

10Touch [MARK OUT].

The ending point of the first progra m is set, and the lower part of the program mark changes to light blue.

PROG. EDIT 0:00:00:00

MARK

TOTAL SCENE

EDI T

START UNDO

SET

0:00:00:12 1

END

2 Touch [IMAGE SIZE] repeatedly to

select the desired image size.

7 Search for the beginning of the first

scene that you want to dub on your camcorder, then pause playback.

You can adjust th e position with /

(frame).

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11Repeat steps 7 to 10 and create

programs.

12Set your VCR to recording pause.

Skip this step if your camcorder is connected via an i.LINK cable or recording on a “Memory Stick Duo.”

13Touch [START].

START 0:00:00:00

ENGAGE

CANCEL

TOTAL SCENE

REC PAUSE

0:00:00:25 3

EXEC

14Touch [EXEC].

A search for the beginning of the first program starts, then the recording starts. [SEARCH] appears during the search and [EDITING] appears during editin g.

SEARCH 0:00:00:00

SCENE 1/3

CANCEL

When a program is recorded, the program mark changes from orange to light blue. When all programs have been recorded, the program editing operation stops automatically. To cancel recording, touch [CANCEL].

To end Digital program editing

Touch [END].

To save a program without using it to record

Touch [END] in s te p 11. The program is stored in memory until the cassette is ej ected.

–x

END

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To erase programs

Follow steps 1 t o 6 i n “R ecording the selected scenes as programs” (p. 95), then touch [UNDO].

2 Touch [DEL 1MARK] to delete the last

set program. Or, touch [ALL ERASE] to erase all the programs.

3 Touch [EXEC].

The programs are del eted. To cancel this operation, touch [CANCEL].

b Note

• You cannot set starti ng point or ending point on a blank section of the tape. If the re is a blank section between the starting and ending po int of the program, the total time may not appear correctly.

• When you cannot operate the device correctly using an i.LINK cable connection, select [IR] in step 11 on p. 92, and set the [IR SETUP] code.

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Dubbing sound to a recorded tape

Preparing for audio recording

You can record additional audio to the original sound on the tape. You can add sound to a tape already recorded in the 12-bit mode without erasing the original sound.

Intelligent accessory shoe

See page 133.

Signal flow

Internal microphone

AMIC (PLUG IN POWER) FRONT jack

CA/V jack

Do not connect the S video plug (black) and the Video plug (yellow).

Record audio in one of the following ways.

• Us ing the inter nal micr ophone (no co nnecti on

required).

• Connecting a microphone (optional) to the

MIC FRONT jack. (A)

• Connecting a microphone (optional) to the

Intelligent accessory shoe. (B)

• Connecting an audio device to your camcorder

using an A/V connec ti ng cable. (C) The audio input to be recorded takes precedence over others in the order of MIC jack t Intelligent accessory shoe t A/V jack t internal microphone.

Microphone (optional)

A/V connecting cable (supplied)

Audio L (white)

Audio R (red)

Audio output jacks

Audio device (such as CD/MD players)

b Note

• You cannot record additional audio: – When the tape is recorded in the 16-b it mode. – When the ta pe is recorded in the LP mode. – When your camcorder is connected via the i.LINK

cable.

– On sections of a tape that were recorded with the

4CH MIC REC function. – On blank sections o f th e tape . – When the write-protect tab of the cassette is set to

SAVE.

• When you are using the A/V jack or the inter na l microphone to record additional sound, the picture will not be output from the A /V jack. Check the picture on the LCD screen or the viewfinder, and the sound on the headphones.

• When you use an external microphone (optional) to record additional audio, you can check the picture

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and the sound by connecting your camcorder to a TV using the A/V connecting cable. However, the sound you have recorded afterwards is not output from the speaker. Check the sound by using the headphones or a TV.

Recording sound

9 Touch [A UDIO DUB].

A green X mark appears on the LCD screen.

AUD DUB CTRL

0:00:00:0060min

AUDIO

DUB

1 Insert a recorded cassette into your

camcorder.

2 Slide the POWER sw itch re peate dly to

select the PLAY/EDIT mode.

3 Touch (play/pause) to play the

tape.

4 Touch (play/pause) again at the

point where you want to start recording the sound.

The playback pauses.

5 Touch . 6 T ouch [MENU]. 7 Touch / to select (EDIT/

PLAY), then touch .

8 Touch / to select [AUD DUB

CTRL], then touch .

AUD DUB CTRL

0:00:00:0060min

10Touch (play) and start playing

back the audio you want to record at the same time.

A red mark remains on the LCD screen while recording sound. The new sound is recorded in stereo 2 (ST2) during the playba ck of the tape.

11Touch (stop) when you want to

stop recording.

To dub on other scenes, repeat steps 3 and 4 to select scenes, then touch [AUDIO DUB].

12Touch , then .

To set the end point for audio dubbing

During playback, press ZERO SET MEMORY on the Remote Commander at the scene at which you want to stop audio dubbing. Then, perform steps 4 to 10. The recording sto ps automatically at the selected scene.

b Note

• You can only record additional aud io ove r a tape recorded on your camcorder. The sound may deteriorate when you dub audio on a tape recor ded on other camcorders (including other DCR-HC1000 camcorders).

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AUDIO

DUB

Dubbing/Editing

Checking and adjusting the recorded sound

Deleting recorded pictures

1 Play back the tape on which you have

recorded audio in “Recording sound” (p. 99).

2 Touch . 3 Touch [MENU]. 4 Touch / to select

(STANDARD SET), then touch .

0:00:00:0060min

TITLE DEL

T APE TITLE

ALL ERASE

REC MODE

AUDIO MODE

VOLUME

MULTI SOUND

5 Touch / to select [AUDIO

MIX], then touch .

AUDIO MIX

ST1/ FRONT

0:00:00:0060min

ST2/ REAR

You can delete all or selected pictures stored on a “Memory Stick Duo.”

1 Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to

select the PLAY/EDIT mode.

2 Touch .

101

60min

101–0002

2/10

MEMORY PLAY

P-MENU

3 Touch (previous)/ (next) to

select a picture you want to delete.

4 Touch .

101

DELETE 101–0002

2/10

Delete this image?

NOYES

6 Touch / to adjust the balance

between the original sound (ST1) and the sound recorded afterwards (ST2). Then, touch .

The original sound (ST1) is output in the default setting. The adjusted au d i o balance returns to t he default setting in about 5 minutes after the battery pack or other power sources have been disconnected .

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100

5 Touch [YES].

The selected picture is deleted. To cancel deletion, to uch [NO].

To delete all pictures at once

Select th e (M EMORY SET) menu, th e n [ ALL ERASE] (p. 64).

Sony DCR-HC1000 Operating Instruction

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Read this first

Table of Contents

Quick Start Guide

Recording movies

Recording still images

Getting started

Step 1: Checking supplied items

Step 2: Charging the battery pack

Using an outside power source

Adjusting the LCD panel

Adjusting the viewfinder

Step 5: Setting the date and time

Step 6: Inserting the recording media

Inserting a cassette tape

Inserting a “Memory Stick Duo”

Step 7: Setting the screen language

Recording

Recording movies

Recording for a longer time

Using zoom

Recording in mirror mode

Using the self-timer

Selecting image quality or size

Using the flash

Using the self-timer

Recording a still image on a “Memory Stick Duo” while recording movies on a tape

Adjusting the exposure

Adjusting the exposur e for backlit subjects

Fixing the exposure for the selected subject – Flexible spot meter

Adjusting the exposure manually

Adjusting the focus

Adjusting the focus manually

Recording a picture using various effects

Fading in and out of a scene – FADER

Using special effects – Digital effect

Overlaying still images on mov ies on a tape – MEMORY MIX

Searching for the starting point

Searching for the las t scene of the most recent recording – END SEARCH

Searching manually – EDIT SEARCH

Reviewing the most recently recorded scenes – Rec review

Playback

Viewing movies recorded on a tape

Playing back in various modes

Viewing recordings with added effects – Digital effect

Viewing recordings on a “Memory Stick Duo”

Playing back in various modes from a “Memory Stick Duo”

Various playback functions

Magnifying pictures – Tape playback zoom/Memory playback zoom

Displaying the screen indicators

Displaying the date/time and camera settings data – Data code

Playing the picture on a TV

Locating a scene on a tape for playback

Searching quickly for a desired scene – Zero set memory

Searching for a scene using Cassette Memory – Title search

Searching for a scene by date of recording – Date search

Using the Menu

Selecting menu items

Using the AUTO LOCK switch

Customizing Personal Menu

Dubbing/Editing

Connecting to a VCR or TV

Dubbing to another tape

Dubbing pictures from a tape to a “Memory Stick Duo”

Dubbing sound to a recorded tape

Deleting recorded pictures