Sony DCR-IP210, DCR-IP220 Operating Instruction

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3-076-897-11 (1)

Digital Video Camera Recorder

Operating Instructions

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

Owner’s Record

The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.

Model No. DCR-IP Model No. AC-

Serial No. Serial No.

DCR-IP220

DCR-IP210/IP220

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Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony Handycam. With your Handycam, you can

Welcome!

capture life’s precious moments with superior picture and sound quality. Your Handycam is loaded with advanced features, but at the same time it is very easy to use. You will soon be producing home video that you can enjoy for years to come.

WARNING

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

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

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

CAUTION

The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard. As the laser beam used in this Handycam is harmful to eyes, do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

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

CAUTION

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES

Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable. You can help preserve our environment by returning your used rechargeable batteries to the collection and recycling location nearest you.

For more information regarding recycling of rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800-8228837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/.

Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium-Ion 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 accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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

DCR-IP220 only

Countries and areas where you can use network functions are restricted. For details, refer to the separate Network Operating Instructions.

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For customers in the U.S.A.

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

Regulatory Information

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-IP220 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 680 Kinderkamack

Road, Oradell,

NJ07649 U.S.A. Telephone No.: 201-930-6972 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

CAUTION

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

Note:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: — Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. — Increase the separation between the

equipment and receiver.

— Connect the equipment into an outlet on a

circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

— Consult the dealer or an experienced

radio/TV technician for help. The supplied interface cable must be used with the equipment in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.

DCR-IP220 only

IMPORTANT NOTE

To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, the following antenna installation and device operating configurations must be satisfied: the antenna has been installed by the manufacturer and no changes can be made. This device and its antenna (s) must not be colocated or operating in conjuctions with any other antenna or transmitter.

For customers in CANADA

DCR-IP220 only

The term “IC:” before the radio certification number only signifies that Industry Canada technical specifications were met.

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Main Features

Recording moving pictures or still images, and playing them back

Main Features

•Viewing moving pictures recorded on tapes using the i.LINK cable (p. 153)

(The i.LINK of your camcorder adopts the not adopt the format of

•Viewing images recorded on a “Memory Stick” using the USB cable (p. 169, 174)

•Viewing moving pictures recorded on tapes using the USB cable (p. 164)

•Capturing images on your computer from your camcorder using the USB cable (p. 166)

format only. It does

or the MPEG2

•Recording moving pictures on tapes (p. 29)

•Playing back tapes (p. 42)

•Recording still images on a “Memory Stick” (p. 47, 111)

•Recording moving pictures on a “Memory Stick” (p. 130)

•Viewing still images recorded on a “Memory Stick” (p. 136)

•Viewing moving pictures recorded on a “Memory Stick” (p. 139)

Capturing images on your computer

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Main Features

Accessing the Internet via a Bluetooth wireless device (optional) (DCRIP220 only)

Other uses

Functions to adjust exposure in the recording mode

•BACK LIGHT (p. 37)

•NightShot/Super NightShot/Color Slow Shutter (p. 37)

•Recording with the flash (p. 49, 116)

•White balance (p. 52)

•PROGRAM AE (p. 62)

•Adjusting the exposure manually (p. 65)

•Flexible Spot Meter (p. 66)

•HOLOGRAM AF (p. 117)

•NightFraming (p. 119)

Functions to give images more impact

•Digital zoom (p. 33) The default setting is set to OFF. (To zoom greater than 10×,

select the digital zoom power in D ZOOM in the menu settings.)

•Fader (p. 56)

•Picture effect (p. 58)

•Digital effect (p. 59)

•Title (p. 88, 94)

•MEMORY MIX (p. 125)

Functions to give a natural appearance to your recordings

•PROGRAM AE (p. 62) – Sports lesson – Landscape

•Manual focus (p. 67)

•Expanded focus (p. 67)

•Spot Focus (p. 69)

Functions to use after recording on a tape

•END SEARCH (p. 41)

•DATA CODE (p. 43)

•Tape PB ZOOM (p. 72)

•MULTI-PICTURE SEARCH (p. 74)

•TITLE SEARCH (p. 78)

Accessing the Internet, sending/ receiving your e-mail. For details, refer to the Network Function Operating Instructions supplied with your camcorder. (DCR-IP220 only) (p. 175)

Getting Started

Main Features

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Table of contents

Main Features...................................... 4

Introduction – Basic operations

............................ 8

Quick Start Guide

– Recording on a tape ........................... 10

– Recording on a “Memory Stick”...... 12

Getting Started

Using this manual ................................. 14

Checking supplied accessories............ 16

Step 1 Preparing the power supply.... 17

Inserting the battery pack ............. 17

Charging the battery pack............. 18

Connecting to a wall outlet ........... 21

Step 2 Setting the date and time ......... 22

Step 3 Inserting a cassette .................... 25

Step 4 Using the touch panel............... 27

Recording – Basics

Recording a picture............................... 29

Shooting a backlit subject

– BACK LIGHT ........................ 37

Shooting in the dark – NightShot/

Super NightShot/Color Slow

Shutter ....................................... 37

Self-timer recording ....................... 40

Checking the recording

– END SEARCH ............................. 41

Playback – Basics

Playing back a tape ............................... 42

To display the screen indicators

– Display function ................... 43

Viewing the recording on TV.............. 46

Advanced Recording Operations

Recording still images on a

“Memory Stick” in CAMERA

mode................................................. 47

Adjusting the white balance manually

........................................................... 52

Using the wide mode ........................... 54

Using the fader function ...................... 56

Using special effects

– Picture effect................................. 58

Using special effects – Digital effect... 59

Using the PROGRAM AE .................... 62

Adjusting the exposure manually ...... 65

Using the spot light-metering mode

– Flexible Spot Meter ..................... 66

Focusing manually................................ 67

Using the spot focus mode

– Spot Focus .................................... 69

Advanced Playback Operations

Playing back a tape with picture

effects ............................................... 70

Playing back a tape with digital

effects ............................................... 71

Enlarging images recorded on tapes

– Tape PB ZOOM ........................... 72

Searching for a scene

– MULTI-PICTURE SEARCH ...... 74

Searching the boundaries of recorded

tape by title – TITLE SEARCH ..... 78

Searching a recording by date

– DATE SEARCH ........................... 79

Editing

Dubbing a tape ...................................... 80

Recording video or TV programs ....... 83

Superimposing a title ........................... 88

Making your own titles ........................ 94

The micro Cassette Memory................ 97

“Memory Stick” Operations

Using a “Memory Stick”

– Introduction ............................... 100

Recording still images on a

“Memory Stick”

– Memory photo recording ......... 111

Recording an image from a tape as a

still image ...................................... 121

Superimposing a still image in a

“Memory Stick” on an image

– MEMORY MIX .......................... 125

Recording moving pictures on a

“Memory Stick”

– MPEG MOVIE recording ......... 130

Recording a picture from a tape as a

moving picture ............................. 133

Viewing a still image

– Memory photo playback .......... 136

Viewing a moving picture

– MPEG MOVIE playback .......... 139

Copying still images recorded on a

“Memory Stick” to a tape ............ 141

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Table of contents

Enlarging still images recorded on a

“Memory Stick”

– Memory PB ZOOM ................... 143

Playing back images continuously

– SLIDE SHOW............................. 145

Preventing accidental erasure

– Image protection........................ 146

Deleting images – DELETE ............... 147

Writing a print mark

– PRINT MARK ............................ 150

Viewing Images Using your Computer

Viewing images on your computer

– Introduction ............................... 151

Connecting your camcorder to your

computer using the i.LINK cable

(For Windows users).................... 153

Connecting your camcorder to your

computer using the USB cable

(For Windows users).................... 154

Viewing images recorded on a tape

on your computer

– USB Streaming

(For Windows users).................... 164

Viewing images recorded on a

“Memory Stick” on your

computer (For Windows users)

......................................................... 169

Connecting your camcorder to your

computer using the USB cable

(For Macintosh users) .................. 172

Viewing images recorded on a

“Memory Stick” on your

computer (For Macintosh users)

......................................................... 174

Self-diagnosis display......................... 192

Warning indicators and messages.... 193

Additional Information

Usable cassettes ................................... 195

About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery

pack ................................................ 196

About i.LINK ....................................... 198

Using your camcorder abroad .......... 200

Maintenance information and

precautions .................................... 201

Specifications ....................................... 208

Quick Reference

Identifying the parts and controls .... 210

Index ..................................................... 219

Getting Started

Using the Network function (DCR-IP220 only)

Accessing the network ....................... 175

For the details, refer to the Network Function Operating Instructions supplied with your camcorder.

Customizing Your Camcorder

Changing the menu settings.............. 177

Troubleshooting

Types of trouble and how to correct

trouble ............................................ 186

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Introduction – Basic operations

This section describes the basic operations to operate your camcorder.

How to turn on the power and select the mode

To supply power for your camcorder, see “Step 1 Preparing the power supply” on page

17.

1,2

CAMERA

POWER

MEMORY/NETWORK

VCR

(1) Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow while pressing the small

green button, then release your finger. Your camcorder is turned on, and then your camcorder turns to the CAMERA mode so that the CAMERA lamp lights up.

(2) Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow. Each time you slide it

down, the mode changes as follows and corresponding mode lamp also lights up.

CAMERA Use this mode when you record on a tape. MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-IP220) or MEMORY (DCR-IP210)

MEMORY: Use this mode when you record on a “Memory Stick,” or play

back or edit an image in a “Memory Stick.”

NETWORK (DCR-IP220 only):

Use this mode when you use the network function. For details, refer to the supplied Network Function Operating Instructions.

VCR Use this mode when you play back or edit an image recorded on a

tape or “Memory Stick.”

(CHG) OFF ON

MODE

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Introduction – Basic operations

How to open the LCD panel

(1) Open the LCD panel in the direction of the arrow. (2) Turn the LCD panel 180 degrees counter-clockwise. (3) Close the LCD panel with the LCD screen facing out.

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

Notes

•The LCD panel rotates 180 degrees anticlockwise and 90 degrees clockwise.

•When using the LCD panel except in the mirror mode (p. 35), the viewfinder automatically turns off.

Getting Started

180°

When you set the LCD screen outdoors in direct sunlight

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

When you adjust the angle of the LCD panel

Make sure if the LCD panel is opened in the step 2 position.

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Quick Start Guide – Recording on a tape

This chapter introduces you to the basic features to record pictures on tapes of your camcorder. See the page in parentheses “( )” for more information.

Connecting the power cord (p. 21)

Use the battery pack when using your camcorder outdoors (p. 17).

Open the jack cover.

Quick Start Guide

AC power adaptor (supplied)

Connect the plug with its v mark facing down.

Inserting a cassette (p. 25)

1 Slide OPEN/Z EJECT

in the direction of

the arrow and open the lid.

OPEN/ EJECT

OPEN/Z EJECT

2Push the middle

portion of the back of the cassette into the cassette compartment. Insert the cassette in a straight line deeply with the cassette window facing the cassette lid.

Cassette window

3Close the cassette

compartment by pushing down the cassette lid halfway. After the cassette compartment goes down completely, close the lid until it clicks.

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Recording a picture (p. 29)

2Set the POWER switch

to CAMERA. The CAMERA lamp lights up.

CAMERA

POWER

MEMORY/NETWORK

(CHG) OFF

VCR

MODE

Viewfinder

When the LCD panel is closed with the LCD screen facing inwards, use the viewfinder. Adjust the viewfinder lens to your eyesight (p. 32).

3Open the LCD panel. The

picture appears on the LCD screen.

Monitoring the playback picture on the LCD screen (p. 42)

CAMERA

1Set the POWER switch

to VCR. The VCR lamp lights up.

MEMORY/NETWORK

VCR

1Remove the lens cap.

4Press START/STOP. Your

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

When you purchase your camcorder, the clock setting is not set up yet. Set the clock setting before recording (p. 22).

POWER

(CHG) OFF ON

MODE

2Press of the touch panel to

rewind the tape.

Quick Start Guide

Note

Do not pick up your camcorder by the LCD panel or the jack cover.

3Press of the touch panel to start

playback.

Note

When using the touch panel, press operation buttons lightly with your finger or the supplied stylus (DCR-IP220 only). Do not press the LCD screen with sharp objects other than the stylus supplied (DCR-IP220 only).

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Quick Start Guide – Recording on a “Memory Stick”

This chapter introduces you to the basic features to record on a “Memory Stick” of your camcorder. See the page in parentheses “( )” for more information.

Connecting the power cord (p. 21)

Use the battery pack when using your camcorder outdoors (p. 17).

Open the jack cover.

Quick Start Guide

AC power adaptor (supplied)

Connect the plug with its v mark facing down.

Inserting a “Memory Stick” (p. 102)

Insert a “Memory Stick” in the “Memory Stick” slot as far as it can go, as illustrated below.

Ejecting a “Memory Stick”

MEMORY EJECT lever

Open the LCD

“Memory Stick” slot

panel and slide the MEMORY EJECT lever in the direction of the arrow.

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Recording a still image on a “Memory Stick”

(p. 111)

2Set the

POWER switch to MEMORY. The MEMORY lamp lights up.

Viewfinder

When the LCD panel is closed with the LCD screen facing inwards, use the viewfinder. Adjust the viewfinder lens to your eyesight (p. 32).

When you purchase your camcorder, the clock setting is not set up yet. If you want to record the date and time for a picture, set the clock setting before recording (p. 22).

CAMERA

POWER

MEMORY/NETWORK

(CHG) OFF

VCR

MODE

Monitoring the still image on the LCD screen

(p. 136)

1Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VCR.

The MEMORY or VCR lamp lights up.

4Press

PHOTO lightly.

5Press

PHOTO deeper.

1Remove the lens cap.

3Open the LCD panel. The

picture appears on the LCD screen.

When the green z mark stops flashing, then lights up, you can record a still image.

The image when you pressed PHOTO deeper will be recorded on a “Memory Stick.”

CAMERA

POWER

MEMORY/NETWORK

(CHG) OFF

VCR

MODE

Quick Start Guide

Note

Do not pick up your camcorder by the LCD panel or the jack cover.

2Press PLAY or PB. The last recorded image is

displayed.

PLAY

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— Getting Started —

Using this manual

The instructions in this manual are for the two models listed in the table below. Before you start reading this manual and operating your camcorder, check the model number by looking at the bottom of your camcorder. The DCR-IP220 is the model used for illustration purposes. Otherwise, the model name is indicated in the illustrations. Any differences in operation are clearly indicated in the text, for example, “DCR-IP220 only.”

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

e.g. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA.

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

Types of differences

DCR- IP210 IP220 Mark on the POWER switch MEMORY MEMORY/NETWORK Network function — z

z Provided — Not provided

Note on the MICROMV format

Your camcorder is based on the MICROMV format. You can only use

MICROMV cassettes with your camcorder.

•Records and plays back for about 60 minutes with equal quality when compared to DV (digital video).

•The micro Cassette Memory feature is provided with all MICROMV cassettes. Your camcorder can access any scene easily using the memory (MULTI-PICTURE SEARCH function).

•Adopts the MPEG2 format as a data compression method. This format is the same as the one for DVD (digital versatile disc). Record in 12Mbps bit rate to obtain a higher quality of image.

•Transition between the last scene you recorded and the next scene is the still image. This is not a malfunction.

The mark is indicated on the MICROMV cassette.

Note on TV color systems

TV color systems differ depending on the country or area. 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 may be contrary to the provision of the copyright laws.

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Using this manual

Precautions on camcorder care

Lens and LCD screen/finder

•The LCD screen and the finder are manufactured using extremely high-precision technology, so over 99.99% of the pixels are operational for effective use. However, there may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue or green in color) that constantly appear on the LCD screen and the finder. These points are normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in any way.

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

•

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

•Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors. Exposing the LCD screen, the finder or the lens to direct sunlight for long periods may cause malfunctions [c].

•Do not directly shoot the sun. Doing so might cause your camcorder to malfunction. Take pictures of the sun in low light conditions such as dusk [d].

Getting Started

[a]

[b]

[d][c]

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Checking supplied accessories

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

1 AC-L20A AC power adaptor (1), Power

cord (1) (p. 18)

2 NP-FF70 battery pack (1) (p. 17, 18) 3 A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 46) 4 Wireless Remote Commander (1)

(p. 216)

5 Size AA (R6) batteries for the Remote

Commander (2) (p. 217)

6 Lens cap (1) (p. 29)

qsqa

7 Lens hood (1) (p. 32) 8 “Memory Stick” (1) (p. 100) 9 USB cable (1) (p. 151) q; CD-ROM (SPVD-008 USB Driver) (1)

(p. 154, 172)

qa CD-ROM (Movie Shaker Ver.3.1 for

MICROMV) (1) (p. 153)

qs Cleaning cloth (1) (p. 202) qd Stylus (1) (DCR-IP220 only) (p. 176)

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

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Step 1 Preparing the power supply

Inserting the battery pack

Your camcorder operates only with the NP-FF70 battery pack.

(1) Slide OPEN in the direction of the arrow and open the battery compartment

lid.

(2) Insert the battery pack with its terminal side facing your camcorder. (3) Close the battery compartment lid.

1 2 3

To take out the battery pack

Open the battery compartment lid and slide the lever to take out the battery pack.

Getting Started

Lever

Note

Your camcorder operates only with the NP-FF70 battery pack. You cannot use the NPFF50 battery pack.

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Step 1 Preparing the power supply

Charging the battery pack

Charge the battery pack before using your camcorder. Your camcorder operates only with the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (NP-FF70). See page 196 for details of the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack.

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

jack on your camcorder with the plug’s v mark facing down.

(2) Connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor. (3) Connect the power cord to a wall outlet. (4) Set the POWER switch to (CHG) OFF.

The battery CHG lamp lights up when the charge begins. After charging is completed, the battery CHG lamp goes off (full charge).

Battery CHG lamp

CAMERA

POWER

MEMORY/NETWORK

VCR

(CHG) OFF ON

MODE

To a wall outlet

After charging the battery pack

Disconnect the AC power adaptor from the DC IN jack on your camcorder.

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Step 1 Preparing the power supply

Note

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

While charging the battery pack, the battery CHG lamp flashes in the following cases:

– The battery pack is not inserted correctly. – Something is wrong with the battery pack. – The ambient temperature is extremely high or low.

When you use the AC power adaptor

Place the AC power adaptor near the wall outlet. If any trouble occurs with this unit, disconnect the plug from the wall outlet as soon as possible to cut off the power.

Charging time

Battery pack Full charge

NP-FF70 (supplied) 150

Approximate minutes at 25°C (77°F) to charge an empty battery pack The charging time may increase if the battery’s temperature is extremely high or low because of the ambient temperature.

Recording time

Battery pack

NP-FF70 (supplied)

Recording with the

viewfinder

Continuous Typical* Continuous Typical* Continuous Typical*

130 70 115 60 130 70

Getting Started

Recording with the LCD screen

Backlighting on Backlighting off

Approximate minutes when you use a fully charged battery

* Approximate recording time when you repeat recording start/stop, zooming and

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

Playing time

Battery pack Playing time on LCD screen Playing time with LCD closed

NP-FF70 (supplied) 140 175

Approximate minutes when you use a fully charged battery

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Step 1 Preparing the power supply

Note

Approximate recording time and playing time at 25°C (77°F). The battery life will be shorter if you use your camcorder in a cold environment.

If the power goes off although the battery remaining indicator indicates that the battery pack has enough power to operate

Charge the battery pack fully again so that the indication on the battery remaining indicator is correct.

Recommended charging temperature

We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of between 10°C to 30°C (50°F to 86°F).

What is “InfoLITHIUM”?

The “InfoLITHIUM” is a lithium ion battery pack which can exchange data such as battery consumption with compatible electronic equipment. This unit is compatible with the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (NP-FF70). Your camcorder operates only with the “InfoLITHIUM” battery. “InfoLITHIUM” F series battery packs have the

“InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

mark.

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Step 1 Preparing the power supply

Connecting to a wall outlet

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

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

jack on your camcorder with the plug’s v mark facing down.

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

Getting Started

PRECAUTION

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

Notes

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

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

A car battery

You cannot use a car battery with your camcorder.

2,3

To a wall outlet

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Step 2 Setting the date and time

Set the date and time when you use your camcorder for the first time. “CLOCK SET” will be displayed each time you set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY unless you set the date and time settings. If you do not use your camcorder for about three months, the date and time settings may be released (bars may appear) because the built-in rechargeable battery installed in your camcorder will have been discharged (p. 203). In this case, charge the built-in rechargeable battery, then set your area, the daylight saving time (DST), the year, the month, the day, the hour and the minute.

(1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY.

The CAMERA or MEMORY lamp lights up.

(2) Press FN (Function) to display PAGE1 (p. 27). (3) Press MENU to display the menu. (4) Press r/R to select (5) Press r/R to select CLOCK SET, then press EXEC. (6) Press r/R to select your area, then press EXEC. (7) Press r/R to select whether your area is in the daylight saving time or not,

then press EXEC.

(8) Press r/R to select the desired year, then press EXEC. (9) Set the month, day and hour with the same procedure as step 8. (10) Press r/R to set the minute, then press EXEC by the time signal. The clock

starts to move.

, then press EXEC.

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Step 2 Setting the date and time

2,3

SETUP MENU

CLOCK SET USB STREAM LANGUAGE DEMO MODE

CLOCK SET AREA26

New York, Bogota DST OFF DATE Y M D

– – – – – – – – – – – : – –

8,9

CLOCK SET AREA26

New York, Bogota DST OFF DATE Y M D

2002 JAN 1 12 : 00PM

EXEC

EXIT

GMT –5.0

EXIT

GMT –5.0

RRR RR

rrr rr

RET.

EXIT

EXEC EXEC

SETUP MENU

CLOCK SET USB STREAM LANGUAGE DEMO MODE

EXIT

––:––:––

EXEC

RET.

EXEC EXEC

CLOCK SET AREA26

New York, Bogota

DST OFF

DATE Y M D

– – – – – – – – – – – : – –

EXIT

–5.0

GMT

EXEC

CLOCK SET AREA26

New York, Bogota

DST OFF

RRR R R

DATE Y M D

2002 NOV 15 5 : 30PM

rrr r r

EXIT

GMT –5.0

EXEC

CLOCK SET AREA 1

Lisbon, London DST OFF DATE Y M D

– – – – – – – – – – – : – –

CLOCK SET AREA26

New York, Bogota

DST OFF

RRR R R

DATE Y M D

2002 JAN 1 12 : 00PM

rrr r r

SETUP MENU

CLOCK SET USB STREAM LANGUAGE DEMO MODE

GMT +0.0

EXEC

GMT –5.0

EXEC

NOV 15 2002 5:30:00 PM

EXEC

EXIT

RET.

Getting Started

The year changes as follows:

2000 2002 2079

To return to FN (Function)

Press EXIT.

When using your camcorder abroad

Set the clock to the local time (p. 24).

If you use your camcorder in a region where daylight saving time is used

Set DST SET to ON in the menu settings.

If you do not set the date and time

“--- -- ----” and “--:--:--” are recorded on the tape or the “Memory Stick” as the data code.

Note on the time indicator

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

•12:00 AM stands for midnight.

•12:00 PM stands for noon.

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Step 2 Setting the date and time

Simple setting of clock by time difference

You can easily set the clock to the local time by setting a time difference. Select AREA SET and DST SET* in the menu settings. See page 185 for more information. * Instead of DST, SUMMERTIME is displayed on the screen for some models.

World time difference

192021 2223 24 2526 27293031 1 2346810121314161718

Area Time-zone code differences

Area setting

GMT

+01:00

+02:00

+03:00

+03:30

+04:00

+04:30

+05:00

+05:30

+06:00

+06:30

+07:00

+08:00

+09:00

+09:30

+10:00

To set your local time

Select AREA SET in the menu settings, then press EXEC. Next, select the country or area where you stay in, using the table above, then press EXEC.

Lisbon, London Berlin, Paris Helsinki, Cairo Moscow, Nairobi Tehran Abu Dhabi, Baku Kabul Karachi, Islamabad Calcutta, New Delhi Almaty, Dhaka Rangoon Bangkok, Jakarta HongKong, Singapore Seoul, Tokyo Adelaide, Darwin Melbourne, Sydney

Area Time-zone code differences

+11:00

+12:00

–12:00

–11:00

–10:00

–09:00

–08:00

–07:00

–06:00

–05:00

–04:00

–03:30

–03:00

–02:00

–01:00

Area setting

Solomon Is Fiji, Wellington Eniwetok, Kwajalein Midway Is., Samoa Hawaii Alaska LosAngeles, Tijuana Denver, Arizona Chicago, MexicoCity New York, Bogota Santiago St. John’s Brasilia, Montevideo Fernando de Noronha Azores

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Step 3 Inserting a cassette

(1) Prepare the power source (p. 17). (2) Slide OPEN/Z EJECT

cassette compartment automatically lifts up and opens.

(3) Push the middle portion of the back of the cassette into the cassette

compartment. Insert the cassette in a straight line deeply with the cassette window facing the cassette lid.

(4) Close the cassette compartment by pushing down the cassette lid halfway. The

cassette compartment automatically goes down.

(5) After the cassette compartment goes down completely, close the lid.

in the direction of the arrow and open the lid. The

Getting Started

OPEN/Z EJECT

Cassette lid

Cassette compartment

Cassette window

4,53

To eject a cassette

Follow the procedures above, and take out the cassette after the cassette compartment opens completely in step 2.

Note

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

To prevent accidental erasure

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

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Step 3 Inserting a cassette

Note on the label

Labels may cause a malfunction of your camcorder. Therefore, be sure not to:

•Stick on any labels other than the one supplied.

•Stick the label onto any part of the cassette other than the label position [a].

[a]

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Step 4 Using the touch panel

Your camcorder has operation buttons on the LCD screen. Press the LCD screen with your finger or the supplied stylus (DCR-IP220 only) to operate each function. This section describes how to operate the touch panel during recording or playing back images on a tape.

(1) Prepare the power source (p. 17 to 21). (2) Open the LCD panel. (3) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA to record or VCR to play back. (4) Press FN to display PAGE1. The operation buttons of PAGE1 appear on the

LCD screen.

(5) Press PAGE2 to go to PAGE2. The operation buttons of PAGE2 appear on the

LCD screen.

(6) Press PAGE3 to go to PAGE3. The operation buttons of PAGE3 appear on the

LCD screen.

(7) Press a desired operation item. See relevant pages of this manual for each

function.

CAMERA

MEMORY/NETWORK

VCR

POWER

(CHG) OFF ON

MODE

Getting Started

4-6

PAGE1 PAGE2 PAGE3

SPOT

FOCUS

MENU END

SELF

TIMER

SCH

EXIT

SPOT

METER

EXPO-

SURE

PAGE1 PAGE2 PAGE3

TITLE

DIG

EFFT

EXIT

MEM

MIX

To return to FN

Press EXIT.

To execute settings

Press EXEC or OK. The display returns to PAGE1, 2 or 3.

To cancel settings

Press OFF. The display returns to PAGE1, 2 or 3.

PAGE1 PAGE2 PAGE3

LCD BRT

VOL

EXIT

COUNT RESET

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Step 4 Using the touch panel

Notes

•When using the touch panel, press the LCD screen lightly with your finger or the supplied stylus (DCR-IP220 only).

•Do not press the LCD screen with sharp objects other than the supplied stylus (DCRIP220 only).

•Do not press the LCD screen too hard.

•Do not touch the LCD screen with wet hands.

•If FN is not on the LCD screen, touch the LCD screen lightly to make it appear. You can make the display appear or disappear with DISPLAY/TOUCH PANEL on your camcorder.

•When the operation buttons do not work even if you press them, an adjustment is required (CALIBRATION) (p. 204).

•When the LCD screen gets dirty, use the supplied cleaning cloth.

When executing each item

The green bar appears above the item.

If an item is not available

The color of the items changes to gray.

Press FN to display the following buttons:

In CAMERA mode

PAGE1 SPOT FOCUS, MENU, SELF TIMER, END SCH, EXPOSURE, SPOT METER PAGE2 TITLE, DIG EFFT, MEM MIX PAGE3 LCD BRT, VOL, COUNT RESET

In VCR mode

PAGE1 MENU, VOL, TITLE, MULTI SCH PAGE2 LCD BRT, DIG EFFT, PB ZOOM, END SCH PAGE3 DATA CODE, COUNT RESET, REC CTRL

See page 104 when you set the POWER switch to MEMORY.

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— Recording – Basics —

Recording a picture

Your camcorder automatically focuses for you.

(1) Remove the lens cap by pressing both knobs on its sides. (2) Prepare the power source and insert a cassette. See “Step 1” to “Step 3” (p. 17

to 26) for more information.

(3) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. The CAMERA lamp lights up and your

camcorder is set to the recording standby mode.

(4) Open the LCD panel. The picture disappears from the viewfinder and appears

on the LCD screen.

(5) Press START/STOP. Your camcorder starts recording. The REC indicator

appears. The camera recording lamp located on the front of your camcorder lights up. To stop recording, press START/STOP again.

CAMERA

MEMORY/NETWORK

VCR

POWER

(CHG) OFF ON

MODE

Recording – Basics

Microphone

Camera recording lamp

REC

50min

0:00:01

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Recording a picture

After recording

(1) Set the POWER switch to (CHG) OFF. (2) Close the LCD panel with the LCD screen facing inwards. (3) Eject the cassette. (4) Remove the power source.

Notes

•Fasten the grip belt firmly.

•Do not touch the built-in microphone during recording.

To enable transition

•Transition between the last scene you recorded and the next scene can be performed as long as you do not eject the cassette even if you turn off your camcorder. You can perform the transition with the end search function (p. 41) even after ejecting the cassette.

•When you want to change the battery pack, be sure to set the POWER switch to (CHG) OFF. It does not affect transition.

Recording data

The recording data (date/time or various settings when recorded) are not displayed during recording. However, they are recorded automatically onto the tape. To display the recording data, press DATA CODE during playback. You can also use the Remote Commander for this operation (p. 43).

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

Your camcorder automatically turns off. This is to save battery power and to prevent battery and tape wear. To resume the standby mode, set the POWER switch to (CHG) OFF, and to CAMERA during playback again. However, your camcorder does not turn off automatically while the cassette is not inserted.

The battery life when you record using the LCD screen

The battery time is slightly shorter than the shooting time using the viewfinder.

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Recording a picture

Adjusting the brightness of the LCD screen

(1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY, then press FN and go to

PAGE3. Set the POWER switch to VCR, then press FN and go to PAGE2.

(2) Press LCD BRT. The screen to adjust the brightness of the LCD screen appears. (3) Adjust the brightness of the LCD screen using –/+.

–:To dim + : To brighten

(4) Press

OK. The display returns to PAGE2/PAGE3.

2-4

PAGE2 PAGE3

LCD BRT

–+

Bar indicator

Recording – Basics

To return to FN

Press EXIT after step 4.

The color of the LCD screen

You can adjust the color of the LCD screen. Select LCD COLOR in the menu settings (p. 180).

Even if you adjust the LCD screen using LCD BRT, LCD COLOR, or the LCD screen backlight

The recorded picture will not be affected.

The setting of the LCD BACKLIGHT switch

Normally, set it to ON. When you use your camcorder in bright conditions using the battery pack, set it to OFF. This position saves battery power.

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Recording a picture

Adjusting the viewfinder

If you record pictures with the LCD panel closed, check the picture with the viewfinder. Adjust the viewfinder lens to your eyesight so that the indicators in the viewfinder come into sharp focus.

Adjust with the viewfinder lens adjustment lever.

Viewfinder lens adjustment lever

Viewfinder backlight

You can change the brightness of the backlight. Select VF B.L. in the menu settings when using the battery pack (p. 180).

Even if you adjust the viewfinder backlight

The recorded picture will not be affected.

Attaching the supplied lens hood

To record fine pictures under strong light, we recommend attaching the lens hood. Also the lens cap can be attached even with the lens hood on.

Note

You cannot attach filters or other objects onto the lens hood. If you forcibly attach these objects onto the lens hood, you will no longer be able to remove filters or other objects from the hood.

When you use the filter (optional)

The shadow of the lens hood may appear in the corners of the screen.

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Recording a picture

Using the zoom feature – Zoom lever

Move the zoom lever a little for a slower zoom. Move it further for a faster zoom. “T” side: for telephoto (subject appears closer) “W” side: for wide-angle (subject appears further away)

Recording – Basics

Using the zoom function sparingly results in better-looking recordings.

To zoom greater than 10×

Zoom greater than 10× is performed digitally. To activate the digital zoom, select the digital zoom power in D ZOOM in the menu settings (p. 179). The digital zoom is set to OFF as the default setting.

The right side of the bar shows the digital

zooming zone. The digital zooming zone appears when you select the digital zoom power in the menu settings.

When you shoot close to a subject

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

Notes on digital zoom

•Digital zoom starts to function when zoom exceeds 10×. Up to 20× or 120× zoom is

performed digitally.

•The picture quality deteriorates as you move the power zoom lever toward the “T” side.

When the POWER switch is set to MEMORY

You cannot use the digital zoom.

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Recording a picture

Using the zoom feature – Zoom ring

You can use the zoom ring to zoom in and out at the desired speed. You can also use it to fine adjust.

Set FOCUS to ZOOM.

The indicator appears on the LCD screen.

Turn the zoom ring at the desired speed to zoom in or out.

Zoom ring

Wide

Telephoto

Notes

•Do not rotate the zoom ring too quickly. Rotating it too quickly will prevent correct focusing.

•Your camcorder changes to the autofocus mode when FOCUS is set to ZOOM.

FOCUS

AUTO MANUAL

ZOOM

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Recording a picture

Shooting with the mirror mode

This feature allows the camera subject to view him or herself on the LCD screen. The subject uses this feature to check his or her own image on the LCD screen while you look at the subject in the viewfinder.

Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY.

Open the LCD panel, then rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees counter-clockwise.

The indicator appears in the viewfinder and on the LCD screen. Xz appears in the standby mode, and z appears in the recording mode. Some other indicators appear mirror-reversed and others are not displayed.

Recording – Basics

Note

You can only rotate the LCD panel counter-clockwise.

Picture in the mirror mode

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

During recording in the mirror mode

FN appears mirror-reversed in the viewfinder.

When you press FN

The indicator does not appear on the LCD screen.

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Recording a picture

Indicators displayed in the recording mode

The indicators are not recorded on the tape.

Remaining battery time

micro Cassette Memory

STBY/REC

0:00:01

min

NOV 15 2002 12:05:56 PM

REC

45min

Tape counter Remaining tape

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

FN button

Press this button to display operation buttons on the LCD screen.

Time

The time is displayed about five seconds after the power is turned on.

Date

The date is displayed about five seconds after the power is turned on.

Remaining battery time indicator during recording

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

Tape counter

The tape counter can be reset using COUNT RESET in the PAGE3 screen.

Recording data

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Recording a picture

Shooting a backlit subject – BACK LIGHT

When you shoot a subject with the light source behind the subject or a subject with a light background, use the backlight function.

BACK LIGHT

(1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY. (2) Press BACK LIGHT.

The . indicator appears on the LCD screen. To cancel, press BACK LIGHT again.

During back light function

The backlight function will be canceled when you press MANUAL in the EXPOSURE mode (p. 65) or SPOT METER (p. 66).

Shooting in the dark – NightShot/Super NightShot/Color Slow Shutter

Recording – Basics

Using NightShot

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

(1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY. (2) Set NIGHTSHOT/NIGHTFRAMING to NIGHTSHOT.

and ”NIGHTSHOT” indicators flash on the LCD screen.

The To cancel NightShot, set NIGHTSHOT/NIGHTFRAMING to the center position (green z position).

Infrared rays (NightShot Light) emitter

NIGHTSHOT

NIGHTFRAMING

SUPER NS

COLOR SLOW S

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Recording a picture

Using Super NightShot

Super NightShot makes subjects more than 16 times brighter than those recorded in NightShot.

(1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. (2) Set NIGHTSHOT/NIGHTFRAMING to NIGHTSHOT. The

”NIGHTSHOT” indicators flash on the LCD screen.

(3) Press SUPER NS.

and ”SUPER NIGHTSHOT” indicators flash on the LCD screen.

The To cancel Super NightShot, press SUPER NS again and then set NIGHTSHOT/ NIGHTFRAMING to the center position (green z position).

Using the NightShot Light

The picture will be clearer with the NightShot Light on. To activate NightShot Light, set N.S. LIGHT in to ON in the menu settings (The default setting is ON.).

Using Color Slow Shutter

Color Slow Shutter enables you to record color images in a dark place.

(1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. (2) Set NIGHTSHOT/NIGHTFRAMING to the center position (green z position). (3) Press COLOR SLOW S.

and COLOR SLOW SHUTTER indicators flash on the LCD screen.

The To cancel Color Slow Shutter, press COLOR SLOW S again.

and

NIGHTSHOT

NIGHTFRAMING

Notes

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

•While using the NightShot in normal recording, the picture may be recorded in incorrect or unnatural colors.

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

•Do not cover the NightShot Light emitter when using the NightShot.

•Detach the lens hood when you shoot with the NightShot Light since the lens hood may block the NightShot Light.

SUPER NS

COLOR SLOW S

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Recording a picture

While using NightShot, you cannot use the following functions:

– White balance – PROGRAM AE – Exposure – Flexible Spot Meter – HOLOGRAM AF

While using Super NightShot, you cannot use the following functions:

– Recording still images – Recording with the flash – White balance – Fader – Digital effect – PROGRAM AE – Exposure – Flexible Spot Meter – Memory overlap of MEMORY MIX

While using Color Slow Shutter, you cannot use the following functions:

– Recording still images – Recording with the flash – Fader – Digital effect – PROGRAM AE – Exposure – Flexible Spot Meter – Memory overlap of MEMORY MIX

Recording – Basics

While using Super NightShot or Color Slow Shutter

The shutter speed will be automatically adjusted depending on the brightness of the background. The motion of the moving picture may slow down.

When the POWER switch is set to MEMORY

You cannot use following functions: – Super NightShot – Color Slow Shutter

NightShot Light

NightShot Light rays are infrared and so are invisible. The maximum shooting distance using the NightShot Light is about 3 m (10 feet).

In dark places

Color Slow Shutter may not work properly.

About NightFraming

See page 119.

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Recording a picture

Self-timer recording

Recording automatically starts in about 10 seconds after you set the self-timer. You can also use the Remote Commander for this operation.

(1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. (2) Press FN to display PAGE1 (p. 27). (3) Press SELFTIMER.

(self-timer) indicator appears on the LCD screen.

The

(4) Press EXIT to make PAGE1 disappear. (5) Press START/STOP.

The self-timer starts counting down from about 10 with a beep sound. In the last two seconds of the countdown, the beep sound gets faster, then recording starts automatically.

START/STOP

SELF

TIMER

To stop the countdown

Press START/STOP. To restart the countdown, press START/STOP again.

To cancel self-timer recording

Press SELFTIMER so that the (self-timer) indicator disappears from the LCD screen while your camcorder is in the standby mode. You cannot cancel self-timer recording using the Remote Commander.

Note

The self-timer recording is automatically canceled when: – Self-timer recording is finished. – The POWER switch is set to (CHG) OFF or VCR.

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Checking the recording – END SEARCH

You can go to the end of the recorded section after you record. It is convenient when you make the transition between the last recorded scene and the next scene you record smooth.

(1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. (2) Press FN to display PAGE1 (p. 27). (3) Press END SCH.

The last five seconds of the recorded section are played back and your camcorder returns to the standby mode. You can monitor the sound from the speaker or headphones.

2,3

END SCH

To return to FN

Press EXIT after step 3.

Recording – Basics

To stop searching

Press END SCH again.

Even once you eject the cassette

The end search function works.

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— Playback – Basics —

Playing back a tape

You can monitor the recorded tape on the LCD screen. If you close the LCD panel, you can monitor the playback picture in the viewfinder. You can also control playback using the Remote Commander.

(1) Prepare the power source and insert the recorded tape. (2) Set the POWER switch to VCR.

The VCR lamp lights up.

(3) Open the LCD panel. (4) Press (5) Press (6) Adjust the volume following the steps below.

1 Press FN to display PAGE1 (p. 27). 2 Press VOL. The screen for the volume adjustment appears. 3 Press –/+ to adjust the volume.

(7) Press

to rewind the tape. to start playback.

–:To decrease the volume +:To increase the volume

OK. The display returns to PAGE1.

CAMERA

MEMORY/NETWORK

VCR

POWER

(CHG) OFF ON

MODE

6,7

VOL

To return to FN

Press EXIT after step 7.

To stop playback

Press on the LCD screen or STOP on the Remote Commander.

If you leave the power on for a long time

Your camcorder gets warm. This is not a malfunction.

VOL

–+

Bar indicator

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Playing back a tape

To display the screen indicators – Display function

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

Using the data code function

Your camcorder automatically records not only images on the tape but also the recording data (date/time or various settings when recorded) (data code). Follow the steps below to display the data code using the touch panel or the Remote Commander.

Using the touch panel

(1) In the playback mode, press FN and go to PAGE3. (2) Press DATA CODE.

DATA CODE

OFF OK

CAM

DATE

DATA

Playback – Basics

(3) Select CAM DATA or DATE DATA, then press

OK.

(4) Press EXIT.

Using the Remote Commander

Press DATA CODE on the Remote Commander in the playback mode. The display changes as follows: date/time t various settings (SteadyShot off, exposure, white balance, gain, shutter speed, aperture value) t no indicator

To not display various settings

Set DATA CODE in to DATE in the menu settings (p. 185). The display changes as follows when you press DATA CODE on the Remote Commander: date/time y no indicator

Date/time

50min

NOV 15 2002 12:05:56 PM

0:00:23

Various settings

50min

AUTO 60 AWB F1.8 9dB

0:00:23

[a] [b] [c]

[d] [e]

[f]

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

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Playing back a tape

Various settings

Various settings shows your camcorder’s recording information at the time of recording. In the recording mode, the various settings will not be displayed.

When you use the data code function, bars (-- -- --) appear if:

–A blank portion of the tape is being played back. – The tape is unreadable due to tape damage or noise. – The tape was recorded by a camcorder without the date and time set.

Data code

When you connect your camcorder to a TV, the data code also appears on the TV screen.

Remaining battery time indicator during playback

The indicator shows the approximate continuous playback time. The indicator may not be correct, depending on the conditions in which you are playing back. When you close the LCD panel and open it again, it takes about one minute for the correct remaining battery time to be displayed.

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Playing back a tape

Various playback modes

To operate video control buttons, set the POWER switch to VCR.

To view a still image (playback pause)

•Press during playback. To resume playback, press again.

•Press PAUSE on the Remote Commander during playback. To resume normal playback, press PAUSE again.

To fast-forward the tape

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

•Press FF on the Remote Commander in the stop mode. To resume normal playback, press PLAY.

To rewind the tape

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

•Press REW on the Remote Commander in the stop mode. To resume normal playback, press PLAY.

To locate a scene monitoring the picture (picture search)

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

•Keep pressing REW or FF on the Remote Commander during playback. To resume normal playback, release the button.

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

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

•Keep pressing REW on the Remote Commander while rewinding the tape, or keep pressing FF on the Remote Commander while advancing the tape. To resume normal rewinding or advancing, release the button.

Playback – Basics

To view the picture at slow speed (slow playback)

Press SLOW on the Remote Commander during playback. To pause playback, press

or PAUSE on the Remote Commander. To resume normal playback, press or

PLAY on the Remote Commander again.

To search the last scene recorded (END SEARCH)

Press END SCH on PAGE2 in the stop mode. The last five seconds of the recorded section are played back then your camcorder stops.

Video control buttons on the LCD screen

To play back or pause a tape To stop a tape To rewind a tape To fast-forward a tape

When the playback pause mode lasts for five minutes

Your camcorder automatically enters the stop mode. To resume playback, press or PLAY on the Remote Commander.

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Viewing the recording on TV

Connect your camcorder to your TV with the supplied A/V connecting cable to watch the playback pictures on the TV screen. You can operate the playback control buttons in the same way as when you view playback pictures on the LCD screen. When viewing the playback picture on the TV screen, we recommend that you power your camcorder from a wall outlet using the AC power adaptor (p. 21). Refer to the operating instructions of your TV.

Open the jack cover. Connect your camcorder to the TV with the A/V connecting cable. Then, set the TV/VCR selector on the TV to VCR. The supplied A/V connecting cable is equipped with an S video plug and a video plug. Use either the S video plug or the video plug depending on the TV. Do not connect both of the plugs to the TV.

Black

A/V

White

Yellow

S VIDEO or VIDEO

S VIDEO VIDEO

A/V connecting cable (supplied)

: Signal flow

If your TV is already connected to the VCR

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

If your TV or VCR is a monaural type

Connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video input jack and the white or red plug to the audio input jack on the VCR or the TV. If you connect the white plug, the sound is an L (left) signal. If you connect the red plug, the sound is an R (right) signal.

If your TV has an S video jack

Connect using the S video plug to faithfully obtain original pictures. With this connection, you do not need to connect the yellow (video) plug of the A/V connecting cable. Connect the S video plug to the S video jack on the TV or VCR. This connection produces higher quality MICROMV format pictures.

To display the LCD screen indicators on TV

Set DISPLAY in to V-OUT/LCD in the menu settings (p. 185). To turn off the LCD screen indicators, press DISPLAY/TOUCH PANEL.

AUDIO

Red

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— Advanced Recording Operations —

Recording still images on a “Memory Stick” in CAMERA mode

You can record still images on a “Memory Stick” in the recording standby mode or while recording on tape in CAMERA mode.

Before operation

Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.

(1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. (2) In the recording standby mode, keep pressing PHOTO lightly until a still

image appears. The CAPTURE indicator appears. The still image will be displayed. Recording does not start yet. To change the still image, release PHOTO, select a still image again, and then press and hold PHOTO lightly.

(3) Press PHOTO deeper.

Recording is complete when the bar scroll indicator disappears. The image when you pressed PHOTO deeper will be recorded on the “Memory Stick.”

SFN

640

1 / 12

CAPTURE

Advanced Recording Operations

SFN

Notes

•Do not shake or strike your camcorder when you record still images. Mosaic pattern image may appear.

•You cannot record still images on a “Memory Stick” during following operations ( indicator flashes on the LCD screen.): – Super NightShot – Color Slow Shutter – END SEARCH – Wide mode – Fader – Picture effect – Digital effect – MEMORY MIX

“Memory Stick”

See page 100 for more information.

640

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Recording still images on a “Memory Stick” in CAMERA mode

Image size of still images

Image size is automatically set to 640 × 480. When you want to record still images in different sizes, use the Memory Photo recording function (p. 111).

When the POWER switch is set to CAMERA

You cannot select image quality mode. The image quality mode you last selected is used. (The default setting is SUPER FINE.) See page 105 for more information.

To record still images on a “Memory Stick” during tape recording

•You cannot check an image on the LCD screen by pressing PHOTO lightly.

•During and after recording still images on a “Memory Stick,” your camcorder continues recording on tape.

When you press PHOTO on the Remote Commander to record still images

The image when you press PHOTO will be recorded on the “Memory Stick.”

To record images with higher quality

We recommend you use the Memory Photo recording function (p. 111).

You cannot record a title.

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Recording still images on a “Memory Stick” in CAMERA mode

Recording images with the flash

The flash pops up automatically. The default setting is auto (no indicator). To change the flash mode, press (flash) repeatedly until the flash mode indicator appears on the LCD screen.

(flash)

Each press of (flash) changes the indicator as follows:

t t AUTO (No indicator)

When you set RED EYE R in to ON in the menu settings (p. 178), the indicator changes as follows:

t t

Forced flash: The flash fires regardless of the surrounding

brightness. Auto red-eye reduction: The flash fires before recording to reduce red-eye. Forced red-eye reduction: The flash fires before recording to reduce red-eye

regardless of the surrounding brightness.

No flash: The flash does not fire.

The amount of flash is automatically adjusted to the appropriate brightness. You can also change FLASH LVL to the desired brightness in the menu settings (p. 178). Try recording various images to find the most appropriate setting for FLASH LVL.

Notes

•The recommended shooting distance using the built-in flash is 0.3 m to 2.5 m (31/32 feet to 8 1/3 feet).

•Attaching the lens hood (supplied) or a conversion lens (optional) may block the light from the flash or cause lens shadow to appear.

•Auto red-eye reduction ( ) and Forced red-eye reduction ( ) may not produce the desired effect depending on individual differences, the distance to the subject, the subject not looking at the pre-recording flash or other conditions.

•The flash effect cannot be obtained easily when you use forced flash in a bright location.

•When recording with the flash, it takes longer to prepare for image capture. This is because your camcorder starts to charge power for firing after the flash pops up.

•The flash charge lamp flashes while the power for firing is being charged. After charging is completed, the flash charge lamp lights up.

•If it is not easy to focus on the subject automatically, for example, when recording in the dark, use the focal distance information (p. 67) for focusing manually.

Advanced Recording Operations

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Recording still images on a “Memory Stick” in CAMERA mode

If you leave your camcorder for five or more minutes after removing the power source

Your camcorder returns to the default setting (auto).

You cannot shoot images with the flash during the following operations:

– Recording on the tape – Super NightShot – Color Slow Shutter – END SEARCH – Wide mode – Fader – Picture effect – Digital effect – MEMORY MIX

The flash does not fire even if you select auto (no indicator) and (auto red-eye reduction) during the following operations:

– NightShot – Spotlight of PROGRAM AE – Sunset & moon of PROGRAM AE – Landscape of PROGRAM AE – Exposure – Flexible Spot Meter

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Recording still images on a “Memory Stick” in CAMERA mode

Self-timer recording

You can record still images with the self-timer. You can also use the Remote Commander for this operation.

Before operation

Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.

(1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. (2) Press FN to display PAGE1. (3) Press SELFTIMER.

(self-timer) indicator appears on the LCD screen.

The

(4) Press EXIT to make PAGE1 disappear. (5) Press PHOTO deeper.

The self-timer starts counting down from about 10 with a beep. In the last two seconds of the countdown, the beep gets faster, then the recording starts automatically.

PHOTO

Advanced Recording Operations

SELF

TIMER

To cancel self-timer recording

Press SELFTIMER so that the (self-timer) indicator disappears from the LCD screen while your camcorder is in the standby mode. You cannot cancel the self-timer recording using the Remote Commander.

Note

The self-timer recording is automatically canceled when: – Self-timer recording is finished. – The POWER switch is set to (CHG) OFF or VCR.

During recording on the tape

You cannot use self-timer recording.

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Adjusting the white balance manually

You can manually adjust and set the white balance. This adjustment makes white subjects look white and allows more natural color balance. Normally white balance is automatically adjusted.

(1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY. (2) Press FN to display PAGE1. (3) Press MENU, then select WHT BAL in

in the menu settings to select a

desired white balance mode (p. 178).

HOLD : Recording a single-colored subject or background OUTDOOR ( ) :

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

•Under a daylight fluorescent lamp

INDOOR (n) :

•When lighting conditions change quickly

•In too bright places such as photography studios

•Under sodium lamps or mercury lamps

MANUAL SET

PROGRAM AE P EFFECT RED EYE R FLASH LVL WHT BAL SHARPNESS AUTO SHTR

AUTO HOLD OUTDOOR INDOOR

EXEC

EXIT

RET.

To return to FN

Press EXIT.

To return to the automatic white balance mode

Set WHT BAL to AUTO in the menu settings.

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Adjusting the white balance manually

If the picture is being taken in a studio lit by TV lighting

We recommend that you record in the INDOOR mode.

When you record under fluorescent lighting

Select AUTO or HOLD. Your camcorder may not adjust the white balance correctly in the INDOOR mode.

In the AUTO mode

Point your camcorder at the white subject for about 10 seconds after setting the POWER switch to CAMERA to get better adjustment when: – You take out the battery for replacement. – You bring your camcorder from indoors to outdoors holding the exposure, or vice

versa.

In the HOLD mode

Set the white balance to AUTO and reset to HOLD after a few seconds when: – You change the PROGRAM AE mode. – You bring your camcorder from indoors to outdoors, or vice versa.

Advanced Recording Operations

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Using the wide mode

You can record a 16:9 wide picture to watch on the 16:9 wide-screen TV (16:9WIDE). Black bands appear on the LCD screen during recording in 16:9WIDE mode [a]. The picture during playing back on a normal TV [b] or a wide-screen TV [c] are compressed in the widthwise direction. If you set the screen mode of the wide-screen TV to the full mode, you can watch pictures of normal images [d].

[a]

16:9

WIDE

[b]

[c]

(1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. (2) Press FN to display PAGE1. (3) Press MENU, then set 16:9WIDE in

To return to FN

Press EXIT.

CAMERA SET

D ZOOM 16:9WIDE STEADYSHOT N.S. LIGHT

EXEC

[d]

to ON in the menu settings (p. 179).

EXIT

OFF ON

RET.

To cancel the wide mode

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

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Using the wide mode

In the wide mode, you cannot select the following functions:

– Recording still images – BOUNCE – OLD MOVIE

During recording

You cannot select or cancel the wide mode. When you cancel the wide mode, set your camcorder to the recording standby mode and then set 16:9WIDE to OFF in the menu settings.

Connection for a TV

Pictures recorded in the 16:9WIDE mode automatically appear on the TV screen at full size when: – You connect your camcorder to a TV that is compatible with the video ID (ID-1/ID-2)

system.

– You connect your camcorder to the S video jack on the TV.

ID-1 system

The ID-1 system sends aspect ratio (screen horizontal/vertical ratio) information (16:9, 4:3, or letter box) with video signals.

ID-2 system

The ID-2 system sends a copyright protection signal with ID-1 signals inserted between video signals when you connect your camcorder to other equipment using an A/V connecting cable.

Advanced Recording Operations

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Using the fader function

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

[a]

FADER

M. FADER (mosaic)

BOUNCE

1) 2)

[b]

MONOTONE

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

You can use the BOUNCE function when D ZOOM is set to OFF in the menu settings.

Fade in only

RECSTBY

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Using the fader function

(1) When fading in [a]

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

When fading out [b]

In the recording mode, press FADER until the desired fader indicator flashes. The indicator changes as follows:

FADER t M. FADER t BOUNCE t MONOTONE t (no indicator)

The last selected fader is indicated first of all.

(2) Press START/STOP. The fader indicator stops flashing, then lights up.

After the fade in/out is carried out, the fader indicator goes off and your camcorder automatically returns to the normal mode.

FADER

START/STOP

To cancel the fader function

Before pressing START/STOP, press FADER until the indicator disappears.

Note

You cannot use the following functions while using the fader function. Also, you cannot use the fader function while using the following functions: – Super NightShot – Color Slow Shutter – Recording still images – Digital effect – Memory overlap of MEMORY MIX

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

– Zoom – Picture effect – PROGRAM AE – Exposure – Flexible Spot Meter – Focus

Advanced Recording Operations

Note on the BOUNCE function

You cannot select the BOUNCE function in the following mode or functions: –D ZOOM is activated in the menu settings. – Wide mode – Picture effect – PROGRAM AE

When the POWER switch is set to MEMORY

You cannot use the fader function.

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Using special effects – Picture effect

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

NEG. ART [a] : The color and brightness of the picture are reversed. SEPIA : The picture appears in sepia. B&W : The picture appears in monochrome (black-and-white). SOLARIZE [b] : The picture looks like an illustration with a strong contrast. PASTEL [c] : The picture looks like a pale pastel drawing. MOSAIC [d] : The picture appears mosaic-patterned.

[a] [b] [c] [d]

(1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. (2) Press FN to display PAGE1. (3) Press MENU, then select P EFFECT in

in the menu settings to select a

desired picture effect mode (p. 178).

MANUAL SET

PROGRAM AE P EFFECT RED EYE R FLASH LVL WHT BAL SHARPNESS AUTO SHTR

OFF NEG. ART SEPIA B&W SOLARIZE PASTEL MOSAIC

EXEC

EXIT

RET.

To return to FN

Press EXIT.

To turn the picture effect function off

Select OFF in P EFFECT in the menu settings.

While using the picture effect function, you cannot use following functions:

– Recording still images – BOUNCE – OLD MOVIE

When you turn the POWER switch to the other position

The picture effect is automatically canceled.

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Using special effects – Digital effect

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

STILL

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

FLASH (FLASH MOTION)

You can record still images successively at regular intervals.

LUMI. (LUMINANCE KEY)

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

TRAIL

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

SLOW SHTR (SLOW SHUTTER)

You can slow down the shutter speed. The slow shutter mode is good for recording dark pictures more brightly.

OLD MOVIE

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

Still image Moving picture

STILL

Still image Moving picture

LUMI.

Advanced Recording Operations

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Using special effects – Digital effect

(1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. (2) Press FN and go to PAGE2. (3) Press DIG EFFT. The DIG EFFT screen appears. (4) Press a desired digital effect mode. In the STILL and LUMI. modes, the still

image is stored in memory.

(5) Press –/+ to adjust the effect.

Items to adjust

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

FLASH The interval of frame by frame playback LUMI. The color scheme of the area in the still image which is to be swapped

TRAIL The vanishing time of the incidental image SLOW SHTR Shutter speed. The larger the shutter speed number, the slower the

OLD MOVIE No adjustment necessary

picture

with a moving picture

shutter speed.

(6) Press OK. The display returns to PAGE2.

3-6

DIG

EFFT

DIG EFFT DIG EFFT

OFF OK

SLOW

OLD

SHTR

STILL

MOVIE

LUMI.FLASH TRAIL

PAGE2

To return to FN

Press EXIT after step 6.

To cancel the digital effect

Press OFF in step 3. The display returns to PAGE2.

[a] The bar appears when setting following digital

effect modes: STILL, FLASH, LUMI., TRAIL.

OFF

LUMI.

–+

[a]

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Using special effects – Digital effect

Notes

•The following functions do not work during digital effect: – Super NightShot – Color Slow Shutter – Recording still images – Fader

•The PROGRAM AE function does not work in the slow shutter mode.

•The following functions do not work in the OLD MOVIE mode: – Wide mode – Picture effect – PROGRAM AE

When you turn the POWER switch to the other position

The digital effect will be automatically canceled.

When recording in the slow shutter mode

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

Shutter speed Shutter speed number Shutter speed

SLOW SHTR 1 1/30 SLOW SHTR 2 1/15 SLOW SHTR 3 1/8 SLOW SHTR 4 1/4

Advanced Recording Operations

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Using the PROGRAM AE

You can select PROGRAM AE (Auto Exposure) mode to suit your specific shooting requirements.

SPOTLIGHT

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

PORTRAIT (Soft portrait)

This mode brings out the subject while creating a soft background for subjects such as people or flowers.

SPORTS (Sports lesson)

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

BEACH&SKI

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

SUNSETMOON (Sunset & moon)

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

LANDSCAPE

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

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Using the PROGRAM AE

(1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY. (2) Press FN to display PAGE1. (3) Press MENU, then select PROGRAM AE in

desired mode (p. 178).

in the menu settings to select a

MANUAL SET

PROGRAM AE P EFFECT RED EYE R FLASH LVL WHT BAL SHARPNESS AUTO SHTR

To return to FN

Press EXIT.

To turn the PROGRAM AE off

Select AUTO in PROGRAM AE in the menu settings.

Notes

•Because your camcorder is set to focus only on subjects in the middle to far distance, you cannot take close-ups in the following modes: – Spotlight – Sports lesson – Beach & ski

•Your camcorder is set to focus only on distant subjects in the following modes: – Sunset & moon – Landscape

•The following functions do not work in PROGRAM AE: – Color Slow Shutter – BOUNCE – Slow shutter – OLD MOVIE

•The PROGRAM AE does not work in the following cases (The indicator flashes): – NightShot –NightFraming – To record images on a “Memory Stick” using the MEMORY MIX.

•When you set the POWER switch to MEMORY, sports lesson does not work. (The indicator flashes.)

AUTO SPOTLIGHT PORTRAIT SPORTS BEACH&SKI SUNSETMOON LANDSCAPE

EXEC

EXIT

RET.

Advanced Recording Operations

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Using the PROGRAM AE

While WHT BAL is set to AUTO in the menu settings

The white balance is adjusted even if the PROGRAM AE is selected.

You can adjust the following functions while using the PROGRAM AE:

– Exposure – Flexible Spot Meter

If you record under a discharge tube such as a fluorescent lamp, sodium lamp or mercury lamp

Flickering or changes in color may occur in the following modes. If this happens, turn the PROGRAM AE off: – Soft portrait – Sports lesson

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Adjusting the exposure manually

You can adjust and set the exposure. Normally the exposure is automatically adjusted. Adjust the exposure manually in the following cases: – To make a fine exposure adjustment – To shoot a bright subject against a background – To record dark pictures (e.g. night scenes) faithfully

(1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY. (2) Press FN to display PAGE1. (3) Press EXPOSURE. The EXPOSURE screen appears. (4) Press MANUAL. (5) Adjust the exposure using –/+.

–:To dim +:To brighten

(6) Press

OK. The display returns to PAGE1.

Advanced Recording Operations

EXPO–

SURE

AUTO AUTO

MANU–

EXPOSURE

MANU– AL

MANU–

EXPOSURE

–+

To return to FN

Press EXIT after step 6.

To return to the automatic exposure mode

Press AUTO in step 5. The display returns to PAGE1.

Note

When you adjust the exposure manually, the following functions do not work: – Backlight – Color Slow Shutter

Your camcorder automatically returns to the automatic exposure mode:

– NightShot – If you change the PROGRAM AE mode – NightFraming

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Using the spot light-metering mode – Flexible Spot Meter

You can take a picture with the appropriate exposure automatically for just the point you want to focus on and with its exposure fixed. Use the Flexible Spot Meter mode in the following cases: – The subject is backlit. – When there is strong contrast between the subject and background such as with a

subject that is on stage and lighted by a spotlight.

(1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY. (2) Press FN to display PAGE1. (3) Press SPOT METER. The SPOT METER screen appears. (4) Press the desired area in the frame on the LCD screen.

The SPOT METER indicator flashes on the LCD screen. The exposure of the point you selected is adjusted.

(5) Press

OK. The display returns to PAGE1.

SPOT METER

SPOT

METER

AUTO

To return to FN

Press EXIT after step 5.

To return to the automatic exposure mode

Press AUTO in step 3. The display returns to PAGE1.

Note

The following functions do not work during the Flexible Spot Meter: –Backlight – Color Slow Shutter

Your camcorder automatically returns from the Flexible Spot Meter to the automatic exposure:

– NightShot – If you change the PROGRAM AE mode –NightFraming

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Focusing manually

You can gain better results by manually adjusting the focus in the following cases. Normally, focus is automatically adjusted. In MEMORY mode you can adjust the focus manually with the image enlarged to twice the size.

•The autofocus mode is not effective when shooting: – Subjects through glass coated with water droplets – Horizontal stripes – Subjects with little contrast with backgrounds such as walls or the sky

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

•Shooting a stationary subject when using a tripod

(1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY. (2) Set FOCUS to MANUAL. The 9 indicator appears. (3) Turn the focus ring to sharpen focus.

Advanced Recording Operations

FOCUS switch

To return to the autofocus mode

Set FOCUS to AUTO.

About expanded focus

If you set EXPANDED F in to ON in the menu settings (p. 179) in MEMORY mode, the indicator appears and the image is enlarged to twice the size. The focal distance information is also displayed. Adjustment is completed, the image returns to its original size.

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Focusing manually

To focus precisely

It is easier to focus on the subject if you adjust the zoom to shoot at the “W” (wideangle) position after focusing at the “T” (telephoto) position.

When you shoot close to the subject

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

9 changes as follows:

when recording a distant subject when the subject is too close to focus on

Focal distance information is displayed for about three seconds on the LCD screen in the following cases:

– When switching the focus adjustment mode from autofocus to manual – When turning the focus ring

Focal distance information

– This information aids focusing if it is not easy to focus on the subject, for example,

when recording in the dark. Use this information as a rough guide to get a sharp focus.

– You cannot get correct information if you have attached a conversion lens (optional)

to your camcorder.

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Using the spot focus mode – Spot Focus

You can take a picture with the appropriate focus automatically for just the point you want to focus on and with its focus fixed.

(1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY. (2) Set FOCUS to MANUAL. (3) Press FN to display PAGE1. (4) Press SPOT FOCUS. The SPOT FOCUS screen appears. (5) Press the desired area in the frame on the LCD screen.

The SPOT FOCUS indicator flashes on the LCD screen. When the point you selected is correctly focused, the SPOT FOCUS indicator stops flashing.

(6) Press

OK to return to PAGE1.

FOCUS

AUTO MANUAL

ZOOM

SPOT

FOCUS

SPOT FOCUS

Advanced Recording Operations

To return to FN

Press EXIT after step 6.

To return to the autofocus mode

Set FOCUS to AUTO.

Note

When adjusting Spot Focus, the following modes do not work: – Backlight – Fader

Focal distance information

It is not displayed on the screen.

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— Advanced Playback Operations —

Playing back a tape with picture effects

During playback, you can process a scene using the picture effect functions: NEG. ART, SEPIA, B&W and SOLARIZE.

(1) Set the POWER switch to VCR. In the playback or playback pause mode, press

FN to display PAGE1.

(2) Press MENU, then select P EFFECT in

in the menu settings to select a desired picture effect mode (p. 178). See page 58 for details of each picture effect function.

MANUAL SET

P EFFECT

EXIT

OFF NEG. ART SEPIA B&W SOLARIZE

EXEC RET.

To return to FN

Press EXIT.

To cancel the picture effect function

Set P EFFECT to OFF in the menu settings.

Notes

•You cannot process externally input scenes using the picture effect function.

•You cannot record images on a tape on your camcorder while you are processing the image using the picture effect function. However, you can record images on a “Memory Stick” (p. 121, 133), or on a VCR using your camcorder as a player.

Pictures processed by the picture effect function

Pictures processed by the picture effect function are not output through the i.LINK (MICROMV Interface).

When you turn the POWER switch to the other position or stop playing back

The picture effect function is automatically canceled.

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Playing back a tape with digital effects

During playback, you can process a scene using the digital effect functions: STILL, FLASH, LUMI. and TRAIL.

(1) Set the POWER switch to VCR. In the playback or playback pause mode, press

FN and go to PAGE2.

(2) Press DIG EFFT. The DIG EFFT screen appears. (3) Select a desired digital effect mode. In the STILL or LUMI. mode, the picture

that you select the mode is stored in memory as a still image.

(4) Press –/+ to adjust the effect. See page 59 for details. (5) Press

OK. The display returns to PAGE2.

2-5

Advanced Playback Operations

PAGE2

DIG

EFFT

DIG EFFT

STILL FLASH

DIG EFFT

OFF

LUMI.

–+

OKOFF

LUMI. TRAIL

To return to FN

Press EXIT after step 5.

To cancel the digital effect function

Press OFF in step 2. The display returns to PAGE2.

Notes

•You cannot process externally input scenes using the digital effect function.

•You cannot record images on a tape on your camcorder while you are processing the image using the digital effect function. However, you can record images on a “Memory Stick” (p. 121, 133), or on a VCR using your camcorder as a player.

Pictures processed by the digital effect function

Pictures processed by the digital effect function are not output through the i.LINK (MICROMV Interface).

When you turn the POWER switch to the other position or stop playing back

The digital effect function is automatically canceled.

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Enlarging images recorded on tapes – Tape PB ZOOM

You can enlarge playback moving pictures recorded on tapes. Besides the operation described here, your camcorder can enlarge still images recorded on a “Memory Stick” (p. 143).

(1) Set the POWER switch to VCR. In the playback or playback pause mode, press

FN and go to PAGE2.

(2) Press PB ZOOM. The PB ZOOM screen appears. (3) Press the area you want to enlarge in the frame on the PB ZOOM screen.

The area you pressed moves to the center of the LCD screen, and the playback image is enlarged to twice the size. If you press the other area again, the area moves to the center of the LCD screen.

(4) Adjust the zoom ratio by the zoom lever.

You can enlarge the image from 1.1 times up to five times its size. “W” side: Decrease the zoom ratio.

“T” side: Increase the zoom ratio.

2,3

PB ZOOM

PAGE2

To cancel the PB ZOOM function

Press END.

PB ZOOM

× 2.1

END

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Enlarging images recorded on tapes – Tape PB ZOOM

Notes

•You cannot process externally input scenes using the PB ZOOM function with your camcorder.

•You cannot record images on a tape on your camcorder while you are processing the image using the tape PB ZOOM function. However, you can record images on a “Memory Stick” (p. 121), or on a VCR using your camcorder as a player.

•You cannot record moving pictures on a “Memory Stick” on your camcorder while you are processing the picture using the tape PB ZOOM function.

The PB ZOOM function is automatically canceled when you operate the following functions:

– Turn the POWER switch to the other position. – Stop playing back. – Insert a “Memory Stick.”

Images in the PB ZOOM

Images in the PB ZOOM mode are not output through the i.LINK (MICROMV Interface) and (USB) jack.

In the PB ZOOM mode

If you press DISPLAY/TOUCH PANEL, the frame on the PB ZOOM screen disappears. You cannot move the part you pressed to the center of the LCD screen.

Edge of the enlarged image

The edge of the enlarged image cannot be displayed at the center of the LCD screen.

When FOCUS is set to ZOOM

You can change the zoom ratio using the zoom ring.

Advanced Playback Operations

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Searching for a scene – MULTI-PICTURE SEARCH

Using the multi-picture search function, you can display thumbnails of all the beginning scenes of moving pictures recorded on the tape onto the index screen. The recording date and title of each image or scene are also indicated. The thumbnails described in this section are the still images of all the beginning scenes of each recorded moving pictures and still images to help you search for the desired scene easily. When you select the thumbnail you want to play back, your camcorder starts searching for the image or scene and plays it back automatically. You can also control this function using the Remote Commander.

(1) Set the POWER switch to VCR. (2) Press FN to display PAGE1. (3) Press MULTI SCH. The MULTI SCH screen appears. (4) Press </, to select the direction to scan. Your camcorder starts scanning in

the selected direction. When you select ,, the thumbnails are displayed from the upper-left window, and when you select <, they are displayed from the lower-right window. When scanning is completed, it stops automatically. The upper-left window turns black and the thumbnails will be displayed on the index screen.

MULTI SRCH

X/x/C/c

3,4

MULTI

SCH

[a] The picture being fast-forwarded or rewound [b] The blue portion indicates the range of the scan currently being made to

display thumbnails

MULTI SCH END

SELECT

DIRECTION

[a]

[b]

EXEC

END

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Searching for a scene – MULTI-PICTURE SEARCH

(5) Select the thumbnail you want to play back, then press EXEC or press the

thumbnail you selected again. Your camcorder starts searching for the image or scene and plays it back automatically. The blue portion of the bar indicates the scanning range and the white portion of the bar indicates the recorded portion.

When you want to change the thumbnail

Press RET, and then select the thumbnail you want to play back again, then press EXEC.

X/x/C/c/EXECUTE buttons

Advanced Playback Operations

POS

NOV/ 15/02 12:05 PM

[c]

END

EXECEXEC

[d] [e]

END

[c] The title/date (The title turns to the date indication after five seconds.) [d] The actual point you are trying to search for (yellow v mark) [e] The present point on the tape (yellow bar)

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Searching for a scene – MULTI-PICTURE SEARCH

To return to the MULTI SCH screen from playback

Press RET, or press EXECUTE on the Remote Commander.

To stop searching

Press STOP on the Remote Commander.

To end the multi-picture search function

Press END. The display returns to PAGE1, or press MULTI SRCH on the Remote Commander to return to FN.

To end the multi-picture search function from the playback screen

Press EXIT.

When controlling your camcorder with the Remote Commander

You can use the MULTI SRCH and X/x/C/c/EXECUTE buttons.

MULTI SRCH

Notes

•Thumbnails may not be displayed depending on the condition of the tape. This is not a malfunction.

•Noise may appear on the thumbnails. However, this has no effect on the recorded images.

If the tape has a blank portion in the beginning of the tape or between recorded portions

The multi-picture search function may not work correctly.

The number of thumbnails stored in one cassette

About 400 thumbnails can be stored.

The number of thumbnails that can be displayed for in one scanning

A maximum of 11 thumbnails can be displayed for in one scanning.

When you press MULTI SRCH on the Remote Commander

The MULTI SCH screen appears.

While using the multi-picture search function

The other functions of your camcorder do not work.

X/x/C/c/EXECUTE buttons

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Searching for a scene – MULTI-PICTURE SEARCH

The thumbnail images displayed on the MULTI SCH screen

You cannot modify these thumbnail images.

When you use the multi-picture search function, you cannot use the following functions:

– Picture effect – Digital effect

Some of the 11 thumbnails may not be displayed in the following cases:

•These are fewer than 11 recorded images and scenes on the searched portion of the tape.

•When scanning a tape recorded midway over previous recordings

•When you have erased all the micro Cassette Memory of the tape (p. 99)

To select the thumbnail with the Remote Commander

Press X/x/C/c on the Remote Commander.

When you press DATE or q POS

You can switch to the title/date display or the tape bar display that shows the present point on the tape. While your camcorder is searching for the image or scene, the tape bar display appears even if you select Title/Date.

When you select < or , during scanning

The next 11 thumbnails will be scanned.

Even if the first thumbnail is not displayed before the scanning is completed

You can play back the image or scene.

Advanced Playback Operations

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Searching the boundaries of recorded tape by title – TITLE SEARCH

You can search for the boundaries of a recorded tape by selecting the title. Use the Remote Commander for this operation.

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

SEARCH indicator appears. The indicator changes as follows:

TITLE SEARCH t DATE SEARCH

(no indicator)

(3) Press X or x on the Remote Commander to select the title for playback, then

press EXECUTE on the Remote Commander. Searching the boundaries starts, and playback automatically starts at the scene with the title selected. Even if you do not press EXECUTE, searching the boundaries starts automatically in two seconds after you select the title.

MODE

TITLE SEARCH

1 HELLO! 2 CONGRATULATIONS! 3 HAPPY NEW YEAR! 4 PRESENT 5 GOOD MORNING 6 WEDDING

TITLE SEARCH

3 HAPPY NEW YEAR! 4 PRESENT 5 GOOD MORNING 6 WEDDING 7 NIGHT 8 BASEBALL

[b][a]

[a] Actual point you are trying to search for [b] Present point on the tape

To stop searching

Press STOP on the Remote Commander.

If a tape has a blank portion in the beginning of the tape or between recorded sections

The title search function may not work correctly.

To superimpose a title

See page 88.

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Searching a recording by date – DATE SEARCH

Your camcorder automatically searches for the point where the recording date changes and starts playback from that point by selecting the recording date (Date search). Use the Remote Commander for this operation. Use this function to check where recording dates change or to edit the tape at each recording date.

Searching for the date by using cassette memory

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

SEARCH indicator appears. The indicator changes as follows:

TITLE SEARCH t DATE SEARCH

(no indicator)

(3) Press X or x on the Remote Commander to select the date for playback, then

press EXECUTE on the Remote Commander. Searching the boundaries starts, and playback automatically starts at the scene with the date selected. Even if you do not press EXECUTE, searching the boundaries starts automatically in two seconds after you select the date.

Advanced Playback Operations

MODE

DATE SEARCH 1 SEP/ 5/02

2 SEP/ 6/02 3 DEC/24/02 4 JAN / 1/03 5 FEB/11/03 6 APR/29/03

DATE SEARCH

1 SEP/ 5/02 2 SEP/ 6/02 3 DEC/24/02 4 JAN / 1/03 5 FEB/11/03 6 APR/29/03

[b][a]

[a] Actual point you are trying to search for [b] Present point on the tape

To stop searching

Press STOP on the Remote Commander.

If a tape has a blank portion in the beginning of the tape or between recorded portions

The date search function may not work correctly.

micro Cassette Memory

The tape cassette memory can hold 20 recording date data.

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— Editing —

Dubbing a tape

Using the A/V connecting cable

You can dub or edit on the VCR connected to your camcorder using your camcorder as a player. Connect your camcorder to the VCR using the A/V connecting cable. The supplied A/V connecting cable is equipped with an S video plug and a video plug. Use either the S video plug or the video plug depending on the recorder. Do not connect both of the plugs to the recorder.

Before operation

•Set DISPLAY in to LCD in the menu settings. (The default setting is LCD.)

•Press the following buttons to make the indicator disappear so that they will not be superimposed on the edited tape: On your camcorder: DISPLAY/TOUCH PANEL On the Remote Commander: DISPLAY, DATA CODE, SEARCH MODE, MULTI SRCH

(1) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to record over) into the VCR, and insert

the recorded tape into your camcorder.

(2) Prepare the VCR for recording, then set the input selector to LINE.

Refer to the operating instructions of the VCR.

(3) Set the POWER switch to VCR. (4) Play back the recorded tape on your camcorder. (5) Start recording on the VCR.

Refer to the operating instructions of your VCR.

Yellow

A/V

: Signal flow

A/V connecting cable (supplied)

Black

White

Red

When you have finished dubbing a tape

Stop recording on the VCR, and stop playback on your camcorder.

S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO

VCR

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Dubbing a tape

You can edit on VCRs that support the following systems

8 mm, Hi8, Digital8, VHS, S-VHS, VHSC, S-VHSC, Betamax, ED Betamax, mini DV, DV or MICROMV

If your VCR is a monaural type

Connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video input jack on the VCR and the white or red plug to the audio input jack on the VCR. When the white plug is connected, the left channel audio is output, and when the red plug is connected, the right channel audio is output.

If your VCR has an S video jack

Connect using the S video plug to faithfully obtain original pictures. With this connection, you do not need to connect the yellow (video) plug of the A/V connecting cable. Connect the S video plug to the S video jack of the VCR. This connection produces higher quality MICROMV format pictures.

Editing

Page 82

Dubbing a tape

Using the i.LINK cable

Simply connect the i.LINK cable (optional) to the i.LINK (MICROMV Interface) of your camcorder and to the i.LINK (MICROMV Interface) of the MICROMV product. With digital-to-digital connection, video and audio signals are transmitted in digital form for high-quality editing. (You cannot connect your camcorder to a DV product.) You cannot dub the titles, displayed indicators, the contents of micro Cassette Memory, or letters on the “Memory Stick” index screen.

(1) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to record over) into the VCR, and insert

the recorded tape into your camcorder.

(2) Prepare the VCR for recording. (3) Set the POWER switch to VCR. (4) Play back the recorded tape on your camcorder. (5) Start recording on the VCR. Refer to the operating instructions of the VCR.

i.LINK (MICROMV Interface)

: Signal flow

i.LINK cable (optional)

When you have finished dubbing a tape

Stop recording on the VCR, and stop playback on your camcorder.

You can connect one VCR only using the i.LINK cable

See page 198 for more information about i.LINK.

Pictures processed by the picture effect, the digital effect or PB ZOOM function

These pictures are not output through the i.LINK (MICROMV Interface).

The following functions do not work during digital editing:

– Picture effect – Digital effect – PB ZOOM

Note on playback pause pictures

When you record a playback pause picture:

•The recorded picture becomes rough when recorded through the i.LINK (MICROMV Interface).

•The picture may jitter when you play back the tape on other video equipment. And there may be a time-lag when you play back the tape on other video equipment.

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Recording video or TV programs

When using the A/V connecting cable

You can record a tape from another VCR or a TV program from a TV that has video/ audio outputs. Use your camcorder as a recorder.

1 Switching the video input jack of the A/V connecting cable

The supplied A/V connecting cable is equipped with an S video plug and a video plug. You have to select one of the jacks in the menu settings. The default setting is VIDEO. If the setup is not necessary, go to “2 Making a recording” on page 84.

(1) Set the POWER switch to VCR. (2) Press FN to display PAGE1. (3) Press MENU, then select VIDEOINPUT in

EXEC.

(4) Select VIDEO (When using a video plug) or S VIDEO (When using an S video

plug), then press EXEC.

in the menu settings, then press

Editing

3,4

To return to FN

Press EXIT.

VCR SET

VIDEOINPUT

VIDEO S VIDEO

EXEC

EXIT

VCR SET

VIDEOINPUT

EXEC

VIDEO

EXIT

RET.

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Recording video or TV programs

2 Making a recording

Before operation

Set DISPLAY in to LCD in the menu settings. (The default setting is LCD.)

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

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

(2) Set the POWER switch to VCR. (3) Set your camcorder in the recording pause mode.

Press FN and go to PAGE3, then press q REC CTRL. Next, press REC PAUSE.

(4) Start playback on VCR if you record a tape from VCR. Select a TV program if

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

(5) Press REC START at the scene where you want to start recording from.

PAGE3

3,5

PAGE1 PAGE2 PAGE3 EXIT

DATA CODE

COUNT

RESET

REC

CTRL

REC CTRL

Black

Yellow

OUT

A/V

S VIDEO

White

VIDEO AUDIO

A/V connecting cable

VCR

Red

(supplied)

: Signal flow

When you have finished dubbing a tape

Press on the LCD screen to stop recording on your camcorder and stop playback on VCR or TV.

REC

PAUSE

0:01:18

RET.

REC

START

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Recording video or TV programs

Using the Remote Commander

You don’t need to perform step 3. In step 5, press both z REC and the right button simultaneously to start recording.

REC

If your VCR is a monaural type

Connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video output jack and the white or the red plug to the audio output jack on the VCR or the TV. When the white plug is connected, the left channel audio is output, and when the red plug is connected, the right channel audio is output.

If your TV or VCR has an S video jack

Connect using the S video plug to faithfully obtain original pictures. With this connection, you do not need to connect the yellow (video) plug of the A/V connecting cable. Connect the S video plug to the S video jack of the VCR. This connection produces higher quality MICROMV format pictures.

Editing

Page 86

Recording video or TV programs

When using the i.LINK cable

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

and insert the recorded tape into VCR.

(2) Set the POWER switch to VCR. (3) Start playback on VCR. The picture from the VCR appears on the LCD screen

of your camcorder.

(4) Set your camcorder in the recording pause mode.

Press FN and go to PAGE3, then press q REC CTRL. Next, press REC PAUSE.

(5) Press REC START at the scene where you want to start recording.

4,5

PAGE1 PAGE2 PAGE3 EXIT

DATA

CODE

COUNT RESET

REC CTRL

REC

CTRL

i.LINK (MICROMV Interface)

REC

PAUSE

0:01:18

RET.

REC

START

i.LINK (MICROMV Interface)

: Signal flow

i.LINK cable (optional)

When you have finished dubbing a tape

Press on the LCD screen to stop recording on your camcorder and stop playback on VCR or TV.

PAGE3

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Recording video or TV programs

Using the Remote Commandaer

You don’t need to perform step 4. In step 5, press both z REC and the right button simultaneously to start recording.

REC

Notes

•When an incompatible picture (such as one recorded with the DV format) is input, the message “INPUT ERROR” appears.

•You can connect one VCR only using the i.LINK cable.

•First, start playback or turn to the playback pause mode before your camcorder starts recording or turns to the recording pause mode. If no signal is input into your camcorder, the message “NO INPUT” appears and the camcorder cannot start recording.

Note on playback pause pictures

When you record a playback pause picture:

•The recorded picture becomes rough when recorded through the i.LINK (MICROMV Interface).

•The picture may jitter when you play back the tape on other video equipment. And there may be a time-lag when you play back the tape on other video equipment.

Editing

Before recording

Make sure if the MPEG IN indicator appears on the LCD screen. The MPEG IN indicator may appear on both equipment.

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Superimposing a title

You can superimpose a title. When you play back the tape, the title is displayed for about five seconds from the point where you superimposed it.

VACATION

Superimposing a title on starting a recording

(1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. (2) Press FN and go to PAGE2. (3) Press TITLE. The TITLE screen appears. (4) Select (5) Press r/R to select a desired title, then press EXEC. The title is displayed on the

LCD screen.

(6) If necessary, change the color, size, or position by pressing COLOR, SIZE,

POS r or POS R.

(7) Press TITLE OK. The screen to save a title appears on the LCD screen. (8) Press SAVE TITLE.

The TITLE indicator appears. And when you press START/STOP to start recording, TITLE SAVE appears on the LCD screen for about five seconds and the title is set.

with r/R. The PRESET TITLE screen appears. Press EXEC.

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Superimposing a title

PAGE2

5-7

SAVE TITLE

TITLE

PRESET TITLE

HELLO! HAPPY BIRTHDAY HAPPY HOLIDAYS CONGRATULATIONS! OUR SWEET BABY WEDDING VACATION THE END

PRESET TITLE

HELLO! HAPPY BIRTHDAY HAPPY HOLIDAYS CONGRATULATIONS! OUR SWEET BABY WEDDING VACATION THE END

RET.

VACATION

EXEC

EXIT

RET.

PRESET TITLE

HELLO! HAPPY BIRTHDAY HAPPY HOLIDAYS CONGRATULATIONS! OUR SWEET BABY WEDDING VACATION THE END

PRESET TITLE

HELLO! HAPPY BIRTHDAY HAPPY HOLIDAYS CONGRATULATIONS! OUR SWEET BABY WEDDING VACATION THE END

TITLE

RET.

VACATION

COLOR

VACATION

EXEC

POS rSIZE

EXIT

RET.

EXIT

RET.

EXIT

POS R

–0:00:30

TITLE

Editing

If you set the write-protect tab to lock

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

To use the custom title

If you want to use the custom title, select in step 4.

If the tape has a blank portion in the beginning of the tape or between recorded portion

The title may not be displayed correctly.

The titles superimposed with your camcorder

•They are displayed only by the MICROMV format video equipment with index titler function.

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

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Superimposing a title

To not display title during playback

Set TITLE DSPL to OFF in the menu settings (p. 183).

Title setting

•The title color changes as follows:

WHITE t YELLOW t VIOLET t RED t CYAN t GREEN t BLUE

•The title size changes as follows: SMALL y LARGE You cannot input 13 characters or more in LARGE size.

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

The number of titles recordable on one cassette

You can record up to 20 titles when each title consists of 12 characters.

When 20 titles are already superimposed

The message “ TITLE FULL” appears. Erase unnecessary titles.

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Superimposing a title

Superimposing a title on a recorded tape

You can superimpose a title for five seconds from the recording start point.

(1) Set the POWER switch to VCR. (2) Press FN to display PAGE1. (3) Press TITLE. The TITLE screen appears. (4) Press INPUT TITLE. The INPUT TITLE screen appears. (5) Press </, to select the direction to scan. Your camcorder starts scanning in

the selected direction. When you select ,, the thumbnails are displayed from the upper-left window, and when you select <, they are displayed from the lower-right window. After the scanning is completed, the thumbnails are displayed on the index screen.

(6) Select the thumbnail on which you want to superimpose a title, then press

EXEC or the thumbnail again. The title menu appears.

(7) Perform step 4 to 7 in “Superimposing a title on starting a recording” on page

88.

(8) Press SAVE TITLE.

“TITLE SAVE” appears on the LCD screen for about five seconds and the title is set.

Editing

5,6

7,8

TITLE

INPUT TITLE

SELECT

DIRECTION

PRESET TITLE

HELLO! HAPPY BIRTHDAY HAPPY HOLIDAYS CONGRATULATIONS! OUR SWEET BABY WEDDING VACATION THE END

END

TITLE

INPUT

TITLE

SET

EXEC

END

VACATION

END

TITLE

SAVE

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Superimposing a title

Notes

•Thumbnails may not be displayed depending on the condition of the tape. This is not a malfunction.

•Noise may appear on the thumbnails. However, this has no effect on the recorded images.

•You cannot execute TITLE SAVE until the playback picture is displayed in step 8.

To use a custom title

If you want to use a custom title, select in step 7.

On a blank portion of the tape

You cannot superimpose a title on the tape.

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Superimposing a title

Erasing a title

(1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or VCR. (2) Press FN to display PAGE1. (3) Press MENU, then select TITLEERASE in

EXEC (p. 183).

(4) Press r/R to select the title you want to erase, then press EXEC.

“ERASE OK?” appears.

(5) Make sure the title is the one you want to erase, then press OK.

The message “ERASING” flashes while erasing. After the erasing is completed, the message “COMPLETE” appears.

in the menu setting, then press

To return to FN

Press EXIT.

To cancel erasing

Press CANCEL in step 4.

4,5

TITLE ERASE

CM SET

TITLEERASE TITLE DSPL TAPE TITLE ERASE ALL

qINFODSPL

1 HELLO 2 CONGRATULAT 3 HAPPY NEW YEAR 4 PRESENT 5 GOOD MORN 6 WEDD

READY

EXEC

ONS !

Editing

EXIT

RET.

END

TITLE ERASE

1 HELLO 2 CONGRATULAT 3 HAPPY NEW YEAR 4 PRESENT 5 GOOD MORN

6 WEDD

TITLE ERASE

PRESENT

ERASE OK?

EXEC

ONS !

END

–

CAN CEL

Page 94

Making your own titles

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

Making a title in CAMERA mode

(1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. (2) Press FN and go to PAGE2. (3) Press TITLE. (4) Press r/R to select (5) Press r/R to select CUSTOM1 SET or CUSTOM2 SET, then press EXEC. (6) Select the desired character. Repeat pressing a key to select the desired

character on the key.

(7) Press t to move the cursor for the next character. Repeat the same procedure

as steps 6 and 7 to complete your title.

(8) Press SET. The title is stored in memory.

. The TITLE SET screen appears. Press EXEC.

PAGE2

6,7

TITLE

TITLE SET

CUSTOM1 SET CUSTOM2 SET

TITLE SET

CUSTOM1 SET CUSTOM2 SET

TITLE SET

[

_________________

PAR

&? !

ABC DEF

MNOJKLGH I

TUVPQR

WXY Z

EXEC

T t

123 45

’ . ,

–

EXIT

RET.

678 90

SET

PRESET TITLE STBY

HELLO! HAPPY BIRTHDAY HAPPY HOLIDAYS CONGRATULATIONS! OUR SWEET BABY WEDDING VACATION THE END

TITLE SET

CUSTOM1 SET CUSTOM2 SET

TITLE SET

[

____________________

&? !

ABC DEF

TUVPQR

TITLE SET

[

]

_______________

PARTY

&? !

ABC DEF

TUVPQR

EXIT

RET.

EXEC

EXIT

STBYSTBY

MNOJKLGH I

WXY Z

EXEC

STBYSTBY

T t

45 ’ . ,

–

T t

45 ’ . ,

–

EXIT

RET.

]

67890123

SET

]

67890123

SET

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Making your own titles

To return to FN

Press EXIT.

To change a title you have stored

In step 5, select CUSTOM1 SET or CUSTOM2 SET depending on which title you want to change, then press EXEC and enter the new title as desired.

To superimpose your own title on tape

Follow the procedure in “Superimposing a title on starting a recording” on page 88.

If you take five minutes or longer to enter characters in the standby mode while a cassette is in your camcorder

The power automatically goes off. The characters you have entered remain stored in memory. Set the POWER switch to (CHG) OFF and start again from step 1 to complete your title. We recommend setting the POWER switch to VCR (p. 96) or removing the cassette so that your camcorder does not automatically turn off while you are entering title characters.

To erase the character

Press T. The last character is erased.

To enter a space

Press t.

To enter the character on the same button in succession

Press t to move the cursor to the next position, and enter the character.

Editing

Page 96

Making your own titles

Making a title in VCR mode

(1) Set the POWER switch to VCR. (2) Press FN to display PAGE1. (3) Press TITLE. The TITLE screen appears. (4) Press TITLE SET. The TITLE SET screen appears. (5) Press r/R to select CUSTOM1 SET or CUSTOM2 SET, then press EXEC. (6) Perform steps 6 and 7 in “Making a title in CAMERA mode” on page 94. (7) Press SET. The title is stored in memory.

TITLE END

TITLE

INPUT

TITLE

SET

EXEC

EXIT

RET.

TITLE SET

CUSTOM1”BASEBALL” CUSTOM2 SET

TITLE SET

[

___________________

&? !

EXEC

ABC DEF

MNO

KLGH I

WXY

TUVPQR

EXIT

RET.

T t

TITLE SET

CUSTOM1 SET CUSTOM2 SET

SET

To return to FN

Press EXIT.

To superimpose your own title on tape

Follow the procedure in “Superimposing a title on starting a recording” on page 88.

123 45

’ . ,

EXIT

]

678 90

SET

–

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The micro Cassette Memory

The MICROMV cassette automatically records the recording settings and date. When you insert a cassette with the POWER switch set to CAMERA, or when you set the POWER switch to VCR, the cassette information is displayed for about five seconds.

The cassette information

INFO ID 00001

GRADUATION

NOV 15 6:29

2002 2002

DEC 15 2:53

RECORDED AREA

[a] The unique number of each cassette. Your camcorder automatically assign this

number.

[b] The cassette title set by TAPE TITLE in the menu settings (Cassette label). [c] The first-recorded date in this cassette. [d] The last-recorded date in this cassette. [e] The recorded area is indicated by the white bar.

[a]

[b]

[c]

Editing

[d]

[e]

Recorded areas

A blank portion between recorded area is also indicated as a recorded area.

To not display the cassette information

Set qINFODSPL to OFF in the menu settings.

When “ ” is flashing

Eject the cassette and insert it again. If the message is still displayed, the micro Cassette Memory may be corrupted. Replace the cassette with another cassette.

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The micro Cassette Memory

Labeling a cassette

The label can consist of up to 16 characters and is stored in cassette memory.

(1) Insert the cassette you want to label. (2) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or VCR. (3) Press FN to display PAGE1. (4) Press MENU, then select TAPE TITLE in

EXEC (p. 183). The TAPE TITLE screen appears.

(5) Select a desired character. Repeat pressing a key to select the desired character

on the key.

(6) Press t to move the cursor for the next character. Repeat the same procedure

as steps 5 and 6 to complete the label.

(7) Press SET. The label is stored in memory.

in the menu settings, then press

5-7

TAPE TITLE

[

CM SET

TITLEERASE TITLE DSPL TAPE TITLE ERASE ALL qINFODSPL

____________]

GRADU

&? !

ABC DEF

KLGH I

TUVPQR

__________

EXEC

MNO

WXY Z

EXIT

T t

123 45

’ . ,

–

EXIT

TAPE TITLE

[________________]

&? !

RET.

678 90

SET

TAPE TITLE

[

GRADUATION

&? !

ABC DEF

MNO

KLGH I

TUVPQR

_________

ABC DEF

MNO

KLGH I

WXY

TUVPQR

WXY Z

T t

123 45

’ . ,

–

EXIT

T t

123 45

’ . ,

–

EXIT

678 90

SET

678 90

SET

]

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The micro Cassette Memory

To return to FN

Press EXIT.

To erase the label you have made

Select C in step 4. The last character is erased.

To change the label you have made

Insert the cassette to change the label, and operate in the same way to make a new label.

If you take five minutes or longer to enter characters in the standby mode while a cassette is in your camcorder

The power automatically goes off. The characters you have entered remain stored in memory. Set the POWER switch to (CHG) OFF once and then to CAMERA again. After that, repeat the procedure from step 3. The power does not go off if you enter characters in VCR mode.

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

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

To erase the character

Press T. The last character is erased.

To enter a space

Press t.

To enter the character on the same button in succession

Press t to move the cursor to the next position, and enter the character.

Erasing all the data in micro Cassette Memory

Editing

You can delete all the data in micro Cassette Memory at once.

(1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or VCR. (2) Press FN to display PAGE1. (3) Press MENU, then select ERASE ALL in

in the menu settings, then press

EXEC (p. 183).

(4) Press r/R to select OK, then press EXEC. “OK” changes to “EXECUTE.” (5) Press r/R to select EXECUTE, then press EXEC. “ERASING” flashes on the

LCD screen. Once deleting is completed, “COMPLETE” is displayed.

To return to FN

Press EXIT.

To cancel deleting

Select RETURN in step 4 or 5, then press EXEC.

Note

Once you delete all the data in the micro Cassette Memory, the following operations do not work: – MULTI-PICTURE SEARCH – TITLE SEARCH – DATE SEARCH

Note on the ID number

This item cannot be deleted.

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— “Memory Stick” Operations —

Using a “Memory Stick” – Introduction

You can record and play back still images and moving pictures on a “Memory Stick” supplied with your camcorder. You can easily play back, record or delete images. You can exchange image data with other equipment such as your computer etc., using the USB cable and the “Memory Stick” supplied with your camcorder.

File format

Still image (JPEG)

Your camcorder compresses image data in JPEG format (extension .jpg).

Moving picture (MPEG)

Your camcorder compresses picture data in MPEG format (extension .mpg).

Typical image data file name

Still image

100-0001: This file name appears on the LCD screen of your camcorder. Dsc00001.jpg: This file name appears on the display of your computer.

Moving picture

MOV10001: This file name appears on the LCD screen of your camcorder. Mov10001.mpg: This file name appears on the display of your computer.

Using a “Memory Stick”

Terminal

100

Write-protect tab

Labeling position

•You cannot record or erase images when the write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to LOCK.

•The position and shape of the write protect tab may be different depending on the model.

•We recommend backing up important data on the hard disk of your computer.

•Image data may be damaged in the following cases: – If you remove the “Memory Stick,” turn the power off or take out the battery for

replacement when the access lamp is flashing

– If you use a “Memory Stick” near magnets or magnetic fields such as those of

speakers and televisions

•Prevent metallic objects or your finger from coming into contact with the metal parts of the connecting section.

•Stick its label on the labeling position.

•Do not bend, drop or apply strong shock to a “Memory Stick.”

•Do not disassemble or modify a “Memory Stick.”

•Do not let a “Memory Stick” get wet.

•Do not use or keep a “Memory Stick” in locations that are: – Extremely hot such as in a car parked in the sun or under the scorching sun – Under direct sunlight – Very humid or subject to corrosive gases

•When you carry or store a “Memory Stick,” put it in its case.

Sony DCR-IP210, DCR-IP220 Operating Instruction

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Main Features

Introduction – Basic operations

Quick Start Guide – Recording on a tape

Quick Start Guide – Recording on a “Memory Stick”

— Getting Started —

Using this manual

Checking supplied accessories

Step 1 Preparing the power supply

Inserting the battery pack

Charging the battery pack

Connecting to a wall outlet

Step 2 Setting the date and time

Step 3 Inserting a cassette

Step 4 Using the touch panel

— Recording – Basics —

Recording a picture

Shooting a backlit subject – BACK LIGHT

Shooting in the dark – NightShot/Super NightShot/Color Slow Shutter

Self-timer recording

Checking the recording – END SEARCH

— Playback – Basics —

Playing back a tape

To display the screen indicators – Display function

Viewing the recording on TV

— Advanced Recording Operations —

Recording still images on a “Memory Stick” in CAMERA mode

Adjusting the white balance manually

Using the wide mode

Using the fader function

Using special effects – Picture effect

Using special effects – Digital effect

Using the PROGRAM AE

Adjusting the exposure manually

Using the spot light-metering mode – Flexible Spot Meter

Focusing manually

Using the spot focus mode – Spot Focus

— Advanced Playback Operations —

Playing back a tape with picture effects

Playing back a tape with digital effects

Enlarging images recorded on tapes – Tape PB ZOOM

Searching for a scene – MULTI-PICTURE SEARCH

Searching the boundaries of recorded tape by title – TITLE SEARCH

Searching a recording by date – DATE SEARCH

— Editing —

Dubbing a tape

Recording video or TV programs

Superimposing a title

Making your own titles

The micro Cassette Memory

— “Memory Stick” Operations —

Using a “Memory Stick” – Introduction