Sony DCR-PC7E Operating Instructions

3-858-632-12 (1)

Digital Video Camera Recorder

Operating Instructions

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

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WARNING

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

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

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Table of contents

Before you begin

Using this manual .................................. 4

Checking supplied accessories ............. 5

Getting started

Charging and installing the battery

pack ................................................... 6

Inserting a cassette ................................. 9

Basic operations

Camera recording ................................ 10

Using the zoom feature ................ 12

Shooting with the LCD screen ..... 13

Hints for better shooting ..................... 15

Playing back a tape .............................. 17

Searching for the end of the picture .. 19

Advanced operations

Using alternative power sources ....... 20

Using the mains ............................. 20

Changing the mode settings ............... 22

—for camera recording—

Letting the subject monitor the shot.. 25 Shooting scenery in several short

takes ................................................. 26

Fade-in and fade-out ........................... 27

Photo recording .................................... 28

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

Releasing the SteadyShot function .... 31

Using the PROGRAM AE function ... 32

Ajusting the white balance ................. 34

Focusing manually ............................... 36

Locking the exposure .......................... 37

—for playing back/editing—

Watching on a TV screen .................... 38

Displaying the recording data – data

code function .................................. 39

Returning to a pre-registered

position ........................................... 40

Locating the beginning of each scene 41

Editing onto another tape ................... 42

Replacing recording on a tape – insert

editing ............................................. 44

Audio dubbing ..................................... 45

Additional Information

Charging the vanadium-lithium battery

in the camcorder ............................. 47

Resetting the date and time ................ 48

Usable cassettes and playback modes 49

Tips for using the battery pack .......... 51

Maintenance information and

precautions .................................... 54

Using your camcorder abroad ........... 56

Trouble check ....................................... 57

Specifications ........................................ 61

Identifying the parts ............................ 62

Warning indicators ............................. 71

Index ....................................... Back cover

Before you begin

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Before you begin

Using this manual

Welcome !

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

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

e.g., Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. As indicated with in the illustrations, you can hear the beep sound to confirm your

operation.

Note on TV colour systems

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

Precaution on copyright

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

Precautions on camcorder care

• Do not let sand get into the camcorder. When you use the camcorder on a sandy beach or in a dusty place, protect it from the sand or dust. Sand or dust may cause the unit to malfunction, and sometimes this malfunction cannot be repaired [a].

• Do not let the camcorder get wet. Keep the camcorder away from rain and sea water. Letting the camcorder get wet may cause the unit to malfunction, and sometimes this malfunction cannot be repaired [b].

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

[a]

[b]

[c]

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Checking supplied accessories

Check that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder.

1 Wireless Remote Commander (1)

(p. 66)

2 NP-F100 battery pack (1) (p. 6)

3 AC-V100 AC power adaptor (1)

(p.6, 20)

The shape of the plug varies from region to region.

4 R6 (size AA) battery for Remote

Commander (2) (p. 67)

6 7 8

5 S video connecting cable (1) (p. 38, 42)

6 A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 38, 42)

7 DK-626 connecting cord (1) (p. 20)

8 Battery terminal cover (1) (p. 8)

Before you begin

Note on the colour viewfinder and the LCD screen

The colour viewfinder and the LCD screen are made with high-precision technology. However, black points or bright points of light (red, blue, or green) may appear constantly on the colour viewfinder or the LCD screen. These points are not recorded on the tape. This is not a malfunction. (Effective dots: more than 99.99%)

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

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Getting started

Charging and installing the battery pack

Before using your camcorder, you first need to charge and install the battery pack. To charge the battery pack, use the supplied AC power adaptor.

This camcorder operates with the NP-F100/NP-F200 “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack.

“InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

Charging the battery pack

(1) Connect the mains lead to the AC power adaptor.

(2) Align the hooks of the battery pack with the AC power adaptor. Then fit the

battery pack in the direction of the arrow.

(3) Connect the AC power cord to mains. The CHARGE lamp (orange) lights up.

Charging begins.

When the CHARGE lamp goes out, normal charge is completed (Normal charge). For a full charge, which allows you to use the battery longer than usual, leave the battery pack in place for approximately one hour (Full charge). Unplug the cord from the mains, then remove the battery pack and install it into the camcorder. You can also use the battery pack before it is completely charged.

Charging time

Battery pack Charging time *

NP-F100 (supplied) 130 (70)

NP-F200 170 (110)

Numbers in parentheses indicate the time for a normal charge. (Normal charge) * Approximate number of minutes to charge an empty battery pack fully using the

supplied AC power adaptor. (Full charge) (Lower temperatures require a longer charging time.)

CHARGE

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Battery life

While using with viewfinder

Battery pack` Continuous recording time ** Typical recording time ***

NP-F100 55 (45) 30 (25) (supplied)

NP-F200 100 (85) 50 (45)

While using with LCD

Battery Continuous recording Typical recording Playing time pack time ** time *** with LCD

NP-F100 45 (40) 25 (20) 50 (45) (supplied)

NP-F200 75 (70) 40 (35) 90 (80)

Numbers in parentheses indicate the time when you use a normal charged battery pack.

When using both the viewfinder and the LCD screen, the battery life is shorter. When recording in a cold environment, the battery life is shorter.

** Approximate number of minutes to record at normal temperature *** Approximate number of minutes when recording with repeated recording start/

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

Note on remaining battery time indication during recording

Remaining battery time is displayed on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. It may not be displayed properly, however, depending on the conditions and circumstances of use.

Getting started

To remove the battery pack

While holding the battery pack firmly, press the button on the AC power adpator and take out the battery pack in the direction of the arrow.

When removing the battery pack

Be careful not to drop it.

Notes on charging the battery pack

• The CHARGE lamp will remain lit for a while even if the battery pack is removed and the power cord is unplugged after charging the battery pack. This is normal.

• If the CHARGE lamp does not light, disconnect the power cord. After about one minute, reconnect the power cord again.

• You cannot charge the battery pack while operating the camcorder using the AC power adaptor.

• When a fully charged battery pack is installed, the CHARGE lamp will light once, then go out.

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Charging and installing the battery pack

LOCK

RELEASE

Installing the battery pack

(1) Set the BATT LOCK/RELEASE switch to RELEASE.

(2) Remove the battery terminal cover. (3) Align the hooks of the battery pack with the catches of the camcorder and

place the battery pack in place.

(4) Set the BATT LOCK/RELEASE switch to LOCK.

RELEASE

To remove the battery pack

Follow the procedure above and in step 3, remove the battery pack. When removing the battery pack, be careful not to drop it.

Note on battery terminal cover

To protect the battery terminals, install the battery terminal cover after the battery pack is removed.

Note on BATT LOCK/RELEASE switch

Be sure that the BATT LOCK/RELEASE switch is set to LOCK when the battery pack is installed. Otherwise, it may drop out when you use the camcorder.

To prevent malfunction

In the following cases, make sure that the POWER switch is set to OFF first.

• Installing and removing the battery pack.

• Inserting and ejecting a cassette.

LOCK

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Inserting a cassette

You can use mini DV cassette with logo* only.

Make sure that the power source is installed.

(1) Place the grip strap away from the lid of the cassette compartment to avoid

damaging the lid.

(2) Open the lid of the cassette compartment and push 6 EJECT inside the lid.

The cassette compartment automatically lifts up and opens.

(3) Insert a cassette with the window facing out. (4) Push the cassette compartment. The cassette compartment is automatically

pulled down.

(5) Close the lid until it clicks.

* is a trademark.

Getting started

1, 2 3 4, 5

6EJECT

Note

Before you close the lid of the cassette compartment, make sure the cassette compartment is completely pulled down.

To eject the cassette

Follow the procedure above and in step 3, take out the cassette.

To Prevent Accidental Erasure

Slide and open the tab on the cassette to expose the red mark. If you try to record with the red mark exposed, the L and 6 indicators flash on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder, and you cannot record on the tape. To re-record on this tape, slide and close the tab to cover the red mark.

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Basic operations

Camera recording

Make sure that the power source is installed and a cassette is inserted. When you use the camcorder for the first time, turn it on and reset the date and time to your local date and time before you start recording (p. 48).

Before you record one-time events, you may want to make a trial recording to make sure that the camcorder is working correctly.

(1) Remove the lens cap and hook it onto the grip strap.

(2) While pressing the small green button on the POWER switch, set it to

CAMERA. The camcorder is set to Standby mode.

(3) Slide START/STOP MODE to (4) Press START/STOP.

The camcorder starts recording. “REC” appears in the viewfinder. The camera recording lamp on the front of the camcorder also lights up.

Do not press START/STOP strongly; if you do, the switching tone will be recorded.

[a]

VTR

OFF

CAMERA

VTR

OFF

CAMERA

VTR

OFF

CAMERA

POWER

PHOTO

POWER

PHOTO

60min

20min

60min

20min

STBY

0:00:00

REC

0:00:00

SEC

To stop recording momentarily [a]

Press START/STOP. The “STBY” appears in the viewfinder (Standby mode).

To finish recording [b]

Press START/STOP again to stop recording. Set the POWER switch to OFF. Then, eject the cassette and remove the battery pack.

[b]

POWER

PHOTO

25min

20min

STBY

0:35:20

VTR

OFF

CAMERA

POWER

PHOTO

VTR

OFF

CAMERA

POWER

PHOTO

START/STOP MODE

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To focus the viewfinder lens

If you cannot see the indicators in the viewfinder clearly, or after someone else has used the camcorder, focus the viewfinder lens. Turn the viewfinder lens adjustment dial so that the indicators in the viewfinder come into sharp focus.

Note on Standby mode

If you leave the camcorder in Standby mode for 5 minutes while the cassette is inserted, the camcorder turns off automatically. This prevents wearing down the battery and wearing out the tape. To resume Standby mode, while pressing the small green button on the POWER switch, set it to OFF once, and then to CAMERA. To start recording, press START/STOP.

Note on recording mode

This camcorder records and plays back in SP (standard play) mode and in LP (long play) mode. Select SP or LP in the menu system.

Notes on LP mode

• We recommend to use this camcorder to play back a tape recorded on this camcorder. If a tape recorded on other camcorder is played back on this camcorder, or vice versa, mosaic-pattern noise may appear.

• When you record in SP and LP modes on one tape or you record some scenes in LP mode, the playback picture may be distorted or the time code may not be written properly between scenes.

• We recommend to use a Sony ME cassette.

• You cannot make audio dubbing on a tape recorded in LP mode. Use the SP mode for the tape to be audio dubbed.

Notes on the time code

• The time code indicates the recording or playback time, "0:00:00" (hours : minutes : seconds) in CAMERA mode and "0:00:00:00" (hours : minutes : seconds : frames) in VTR mode.

• Be sure not make a blank portion when recording, because the time code will start from “0:00:00:00” again. You cannot rewrite the time code on the tape if there is a blank portion between pictures.

Note on connecting an external microphone

You can record audio sound by connecting the VMC-LM7 adaptor (not supplied) and an external microphone. Connect the microphone to the MIC jack of the VMC-LM7 adaptor. While recording through an external microphone, the built-in microphone of the camcorder does not work.

Note on the beep sound

As indicated with in the illustrations, a beep sounds when you turn the power on or when you start recording, and two beeps sound when you stop recording, confirming the operation. Several beeps also sound as a warning of any unusual condition of the camcorder.

Note that the beep sound is not recorded on the tape. If you do not want to hear the beep sound, select “OFF” in the menu system.

Note on remaining tape indicator

The indicator may not be displayed accurately depending on the tape. Though the indicator does not appear at the time of recording, it will appear in a few seconds.

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Camera recording

Using the zoom feature

Zooming is a recording technique that lets you change the size of the subject in the scene.

For more professional-looking recordings, use the zoom function sparingly. “T” side: for telephoto (subject appears closer) “W” side: for wide-angle (subject appears farther away)

ZOOM

Zooming speed (Variable speed zooming)

Press the power zoom switch a little for a relatively slow zoom; press it still more for a high-speed zoom. Zooming speed while the camcorder is in the Standby mode is faster than that in the recording mode making it easier to compose the scene.

When you shoot a subject using a telephoto zoom

If you cannot get a sharp focus while in extreme telephoto zoom, press the “W” side of the power zoom switch until the focus is sharp. You can shoot a subject that is at least about 80 cm (about 2 5/8 feet) 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

• More than 10x zoom is performed digitally, if you set the D ZOOM function to ON in the menu system, and the picture quality deteriorates as you go toward the “T” side.

• The horizontal bar in the power zoom indicator separates the digital zooming zone (above the bar [a]) and the optical zooming zone (under the bar [b]). If you set the D ZOOM function to OFF, the part above the bar disappears.

• When using the digital zoom function, zooming power is up to 120x.

[a]

[b]

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Shooting with the LCD screen

You can also record the picture while looking at the LCD screen. When using the LCD screen, the viewfinder screen turns off automatically. You cannot

monitor the sound from the speaker during recording.

(1) Open the LCD panel.

(2) Adjust angle of the LCD panel

The LCD panel moves about 90 degrees to this side and about 180 degrees to the other side.

To adjust the brightness of the LCD screen, press LCD BRIGHT.

+ side: to brighten the LCD screen

– side: to dim the LCD screen

The battery life is longer when the LCD panel is closed. Use the viewfinder instead of the LCD screen to save the battery power.

Basic operations

1 2

180˚

90˚

To let the subject monitor the shot

Turn the LCD panel 180 degrees (p. 25).

Notes on the LCD panel

• When closing the LCD panel, turn it vertically until it clicks [a].

• When turning the LCD panel, turn it always vertically; otherwise, the camcorder

body may be damaged or the LCD panel may not close properly [b].

• Close the LCD panel completely when not in use.

• Do not push nor touch the LCD when moving the LCD panel.

• You may find it difficult to view the LCD screen due to glare when using the camcorder outdoors.

[a]

[b]

LCD BRIGHT

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Camera recording

Selecting the start/stop mode

: When you press START/STOP, the camcorder starts recording. When you press

the button again, the camcorder stops recording. (factory setting)

: As long as you keep pressing START/STOP, the camcorder records. When you

release the button, the camcorder stops recording. 5SEC: When you press START/STOP, the camcorder records for 5 seconds and stops.

(p. 26)

When you select or 5SEC, you cannot use the fade-in/fade-out function. When you select 5SEC, the remaining tape indicator is not displayed.

To attach an accessory

Attach an accessory (not supplied) to the accessory shoe.

START/STOP MODE

SEC

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Hints for better shooting

For hand-held shots, you will get better results by holding the camcorder according to the following suggestions:

• Hold the camcorder firmly and secure it with the grip strap so that you can easily manipulate the controls with your thumb. [a]

[a]

• Place your elbows against your side.

• Hold the camcorder with your left hand to keep it steadier.

• Adjust the LCD panel angle.

• Keep your fingers away from the lens.

• Place your eye firmly against the viewfinder eyecup.

• Be sure not to touch the built-in microphone.

• Be sure not to touch the FOCUS button by accident.

• Use the LCD panel frame or the viewfinder frame as a guide to determine the horizontal plane.

• You can record in a low position to get an interesting recording angle. Lift the LCD panel up to record from a low position. [b]

• You can also record in a high position. Lift the LCD panel down to record from a high position. [c]

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[b]

Place the camcorder on a flat surface or use a tripod

Try placing the camcorder on a table top or any other flat surface of suitable height. If you have a tripod for a still camera, you can also use it with the camcorder. When attaching a non-Sony tripod, make sure that the length of the tripod screw is less than

6.5 mm (9/32 inches). Otherwise, the screw may damage the inner parts of the

camcorder.

[c]

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Hints for better shooting

[f]

If you wear glasses

You can bend back the eyecup to get a better view of viewfinder [d].

Cautions on the LCD panel and on the viewfinder

• Do not pick up the camcorder by the viewfinder or the LCD panel [e].

• Do not place the camcorder so as to point the viewfinder or the LCD panel toward the sun. The inside of the viewfinder or the LCD panel may be damaged. Be careful when placing the camcorder under sunlight or by a window [f].

• Do not point the lens toward the sun with a close-up lens attached. Doing so may damage the camcorder.

[d]

[e]

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Playing back a tape

You can monitor the playback picture on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder.

(1) Insert the recorded tape with the window facing out.

(2) Open the LCD panel. (3) While pressing the small green button on the POWER switch, set it to VTR.

The tape transport buttons light up.

(4) Press 0 to rewind the tape.

(5) Press · to start playback. (6) Adjust the volume using VOLUME +/– and the brightness of the LCD screen

using LCD BRIGHT +/–.

You can also monitor the picture on a TV screen, after connecting the camcorder to a TV or VCR.

Basic operations

VTR

OFF

CAMERA

LCD BRIGHT

VOLUME

STOP

REW

PLAY

POWER

PHOTO

To stop playback, press p. To rewind the tape, press 0. To fast-forward the tape rapidly, press ).

Using the Remote Commander

You can control playback using the supplied Remote Commander. Before using the Remote Commander, insert the R6 (size AA) batteries .

To display the LCD screen/viewfinder screen indicators

Press DISPLAY.

To erase the indicators, press again.

Using headphones

Connect headphones (not supplied) to the AUDIO VIDEO OUT/2 jack (p. 64). You can adjust the volume of the headphones using VOLUME +/–.

STOP

REW

PLAY

PAUSE

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Playing back a tape

To view the playback picture in the viewfinder

Close the LCD panel. The viewfinder turns on automatically.

When using the viewfinder, you can monitor the sound only by using headphones. To view on the LCD screen again, open the LCD panel. The viewfinder turns off

automatically.

Various playback modes

To view a still picture (playback pause)

Press P during playback. To resume playback, press P or ·.

To locate a scene (picture search)

Keep pressing 0 or ) during playback. To resume normal playback, release the button.

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

Keep pressing 0 while rewinding or ) while advancing the tape. To resume normal rewinding or fast-forward, release the button.

To view the picture at 1/3 speed (slow playback)

Press & on the Remote Commander during playback. For slow playback in reverse direction, press <, then press &. To resume normal playback, press ·.

To view the picture at double speed

For double speed playback in the reverse direction, press <, then press ×2 on the

Remote Commander during playback. For double speed playback in the forward

direction, press >, then press ×2 during playback. To resume normal playback, press

·.

To view the picture frame-by-frame

Press ' or 7 on the Remote Commander in playback pause mode. If you keep pressing the button, you can view the picture at 1/25 speed. To resume normal playback, press ·.

To change the playback direction

Press < on the Remote Commander for reverse direction or > on the Remote Commander for forward direction during playback. To resume normal playback, press

·.

Notes on playback

• The sound is muted in the various playback modes.

• During playback other than normal playback, the previous recording may appear in mosaic image. This is not malfunction.

• When playback pause mode lasts for 5 minutes, the camcorder automatically enters stop mode. To resume playback, press ·.

Note on slow playback

The slow playback can be performed smoothly on this camcorder; however, this function does not work for an output signal from the DV IN/OUT jack.

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Searching for the end of the picture

You can go to the end of the recorded portion after you record and play back the tape. The tape starts rewinding or fast-forwarding and the last about 5 seconds of the recorded portion plays back. Then the tape stops at the end of the recorded picture (End Search).

Open the LCD panel and press END SEARCH during recording standby.

This function works when the POWER switch is set to CAMERA, VTR or PHOTO.

ENDSEARCH

Note on End Search

The End Search function does not work once you have ejected the cassette after you recorded in the tape or if you do not record after you have inserted a tape.

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Advanced operations

Using alternative power sources

You can choose any of the following power sources for your camcorder: battery pack, mains, and 12/24 V car battery. Choose the appropriate power source depending on where you want to use your camcorder.

Place Power source Accessory to be used

Indoors Mains Supplied AC power adaptor

Outdoors Battery pack Battery pack NP-F100

In the car 12 V or 24 V car battery Sony car battery charger

Note on power sources

Disconnecting the power source or removing the battery pack during recording or playback may damage the inserted tape. If this happens, restore the power supply again immediately.

Using the mains

To use the supplied AC power adaptor:

(1) Open the jack cover and connect the connecting plug on the camcorder to the

DC OUT jack on the AC power adaptor using the supplied connecting cord.

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

(supplied), NP-F200

DC-V515

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Charging the battery pack

You can charge the battery pack installed in the camcorder by connecting the AC power adaptor to the camcorder and setting the POWER switch to OFF. The CHARGE lamp lights up, and goes out when normal charge is completed. For a full charge, leave the battery pack in place for approximately one hour. Charging time of the supplied NPF100 battery pack is as follows:

Full charge: approx. 2 hours and 30 minutes Normal charge: approx. 1 hours and 30 minutes

Charging two battery packs at the same time

Install one battery pack in the camcorder and another one on the AC power adaptor. The CHARGE lamps on the camcorder and on the AC power adaptor light up, and go out when normal charge is completed. For a full charge, leave the battery pack in place for approximately one hour. If either of the CHARGE lamps remains lit, charging both battery packs is not completed. Time taken to charge two NP-F100 battery packs simultaneously is as follows:

Full charge: approx. 2 hours and 40 minutes Normal charge: approx. 1 hours and 40 minutes

Notes on the CHARGE lamp

• The CHARGE lamp will remain lit for a while even if the unit is unplugged after use. This is normal.

• If the CHARGE lamp does not light, disconnect the AC power adaptor. After about one minute, reconnect the AC power adaptor.

To remove the connecting cord

While pressing the button on the connecting plug, pull out the connecting cord. Never pull the connecting cord itself.

When you use the AC power with the connecting cord, the battery pack installed in the camcorder is not used because the AC power has priority over the battery pack.

WARNING

The mains lead must only be changed at a qualified service shop.

PRECAUTION

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

Advanced operations

Using a car battery

Use a car battery charger such as Sony DC-V515 (not supplied). Connect the car battery cord to the cigarette lighter socket of a car (12 V or 24 V). Connect the car battery charger and the camcorder using the supplied DK-626 connecting cord.

Note on the battery pack

You cannot charge the battery pack (NP-F100, NP-F200) using the car battery charger DC-V515.

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

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

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Changing the mode settings

You can change the mode settings in the menu system to further enjoy the features and functions of the camcorder.

(1) Press MENU to display the menu on the LCD screen.

(2) Press v or V to select the desired item, then press EXECUTE. Only the selected

item is displayed.

(3) Press v or V to select the desired mode, then press EXECUTE. If you want to

change the other modes, repeat steps 2 and 3.

(4) Press MENU to erase the menu display.

PGM AE WHT BAL D ZOOM 16:9 WIDE S SHOT COMMANDER REC MODE

[MENU]:END

AUTO

EXECUTE

PGM AE WHT BAL D ZOOM

D ZOOM ON

PGM AE WHT BAL D ZOOM OFF

AUTO

PGM AE WHT BAL D ZOOM ON

OFF

Note on changing the mode settings

Menu items differs depending on the setting of the POWER switch to VTR or CAMERA/PHOTO.

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