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.
NOTICE FOR CUSTOMERS IN THE
UNITED KINGDOM
A moulded plug complying with BS 1363 is fitted
to this equipment for your safety and
convenience.
Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to
be replaced, a 5 AMP fuse approved by
ASTA or BSI to BS 1362, (i.e. marked with 2
or @ mark) must be used.
If the plug supplied with this equipment has
a detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the
fuse cover after you change the fuse. Never
use the plug without the fuse cover. If you
should lose the fuse cover, please contact
your nearest Sony service station.
Using this manual 4
Checking supplied accessories 6
Getting started
Charging and installing the battery pack 7
Inserting a cassette 11
Basic operations
Camera recording 12
Using the zoom feature 15
Shooting with the LCD screen 16
Hints for better shooting 19
Playing back a tape 21
Searching for the end of the picture 24
Advanced operations
Using alternative power sources 25
Using the mains 25
Changing the mode settings 28
—for camera recording—
Letting the subject monitor the shot 32
Shooting scenery in several short takes 33
Fade-in and fade-out 34
Using the wide mode function 35
Photo recording 36
Releasing the SteadyShot function 38
Using the PROGRAM AE function 40
Focusing manually 42
Adjusting the white balance 44
Locking the exposure 46
—for playing back/editing—
Watching on a TV screen 47
Displaying recording data – data code function 49
Returning to a pre-registered position 50
Locating the beginning of each scene 51
Editing onto another tape 52
Audio dubbing 55
Additional Information
Charging the vanadium-lithium battery in the
camcorder 57
Resetting the date and time 58
Usable cassettes and playback modes 60
Tips for using the battery pack 62
Maintenance information and precautions 66
Using your camcorder abroad 70
Trouble check 71
Specifications 79
Identifying the parts 81
Warning indicators 91
Index Back cover
Congratulations on your purchase of this
Sony Handycam Vision camcorder. With
your Handycam Vision, you can capture
life’s precious moments with superior picture
and sound quality. Your Handycam Vision
is loaded with advanced features, but at the
same time it is very easy to use. You will
soon be producing home video that you can
enjoy for years to come.
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.
• 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].
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.
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/NPF200 “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 mains lead 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.
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.
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NP-F10055 (45)30 (25)
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NP-F200100 (85)50 (45)
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NP-F10045 (40)25 (20)50 (45)
(Ô Ë·„‡ÂÚÒfl)
NP-F20075 (70)40 (35)90 (80)
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Б‡ flКВММ˚И ·‡Ъ‡ ВИМ˚И ·ОУН.
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ЬдС Т УН ТОЫК·˚ Б‡ fl‰‡ ·‡Ъ‡ ВИМУ„У ·ОУН‡
·В‰ВЪ НУ У˜В.
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Б‡ fl‰‡ ·‡Ъ‡ ВИМУ„У ·ОУН‡ ·Ы‰ВЪ НУ У˜В.
** и Л·ОЛБЛЪВО¸МУВ ‚ ВПfl Б‡ФЛТЛ Ф Л
МУ П‡О¸МУИ ЪВФПВ ‡ЪЫ В.
***
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Б‡ФЛТЛ Т ФУ‚ЪУ М˚П М‡˜‡ОУП/УТЪ‡МУ‚УП
Б‡ФЛТЛ, ВКЛПУП „УЪУ‚МУТЪЛ, М‡ВБ‰УП
‚Л‰ВУН‡ПВ ˚ Л ‚НО˛˜ВМЛВП/‚˚НО˛˜ВМЛВП
ФЛЪ‡МЛfl. о‡НЪЛ˜ВТНЛИ Т УН ТОЫК·˚ Б‡ fl‰‡
•The CHARGE lamp will remain lit for a while
even if the battery pack is removed and the
mains lead is unplugged after charging the
battery pack. This is normal.
•If the CHARGE lamp does not light, disconnect
the mains lead. After about one minute,
reconnect the mains lead 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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ÓÒÚÓ ÓÊÌ˚, ˜ÚÓ·˚ Â„Ó ÌÂ Û ÓÌËÚ¸.
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ЛБ·ВК‡МЛВ ФУ‚ ВК‰ВМЛfl Н ˚¯НЛ.
(2)йЪНУИЪВ Н ˚¯НЫ Н‡ТТВЪМУ„У УЪТВН‡.
з‡КПЛЪВ 6 EJECT ‚МЫЪ Л Н ˚¯НЛ.
д‡ТТВЪМ˚И УЪТВН ‡‚ЪУП‡ЪЛ˜ВТНЛ
ФУ‰МЛП‡ВЪТfl Л УЪН ˚‚‡ВЪТfl.
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̇ ÛÊÛ.
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УЪТВН ‡‚ЪУП‡ЪЛ˜ВТНЛ ‚Ъfl„Л‚‡ВЪТfl ‚МЛБ.
(5)
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* fl‚ÎflÂÚÒfl ÚÓ‚‡ Ì˚Ï Á̇ÍÓÏ.
4, 5
4
5
Getting started / иУ‰„УЪУ‚Н‡ Н ˝НТФОЫ‡Ъ‡ˆЛЛ
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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иВ В‰ ЪВП Н‡Н Б‡Н ˚Ъ¸ Н ˚¯НЫ Н‡ТТВЪМУ„У
УЪТВН‡ Ы·В‰ЛЪВТ¸, ˜ЪУ Н‡ТТВЪМ˚И УЪТВН
ФУОМУТЪ¸˛ ‚ЪflМЫЪ ‚МЛБ.
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3, Ы‰‡ОЛЪВ Н‡ТТВЪЫ.
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ÒÚË ‡ÌËfl
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˜ЪУ·˚ ·˚ОУ ‚Л‰МУ Н ‡ТМЫ˛ ПВЪНЫ. ЦТОЛ З˚
ФУФ˚Ъ‡ВЪВТ¸ ‚˚ФУОМЛЪ¸ Б‡ФЛТ¸ Ф Л ‚Л‰ЛПУИ
Н ‡ТМУИ ПВЪНВ, ЪУ ЛМ‰ЛН‡ЪУ ˚ L Ë 6 ·Û‰ÛÚ
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З˚ МВ ТПУКВЪВ Ф УЛБ‚ВТЪЛ Б‡ФЛТ¸ М‡ ˝ЪЫ
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Ъ‡НЫ˛ ОВМЪЫ Т‰‚ЛМ¸ЪВ Л Б‡Н УИЪВ ОВФВТЪУН
‰Оfl Б‡Н ˚ЪЛfl Н ‡ТМУИ ПВЪНЛ.
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Basic operations
éÒÌÓ‚Ì˚ ÓÔ ‡ˆËË
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. 58).
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 too strongly; if
you do, the switching tone will be recorded.
Press START/STOP again to stop recording. Set
the POWER switch to OFF. Then, eject the
cassette and remove the battery pack.
[a]
PLAYER
OFF
CAMERA
POWER
PHOTO
25min
20min
STBY
0:35:20
ÑÎfl ÓÍÓ̘‡ÌËfl Á‡ÔËÒË [b]
з‡КПЛЪВ START/STOP ТМУ‚‡ ‰Оfl УТЪ‡МУ‚НЛ
Б‡ФЛТЛ. мТЪ‡МУ‚ЛЪВ ‚˚НО˛˜‡ЪВО¸ POWER ‚
ФУОУКВМЛВ OFF. б‡ЪВП ‚˚ЪУОНМЛЪВ Н‡ТТВЪЫ Л
Ы‰‡ОЛЪВ ·‡Ъ‡ ВИМ˚И ·ОУН.
[b]
PLAYER
OFF
CAMERA
POWER
PHOTO
PLAYER
OFF
CAMERA
POWER
PHOTO
Basic operations / éÒÌÓ‚Ì˚ ÓÔ ‡ˆËË
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.
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С‡ММ‡fl ‚Л‰ВУН‡ПВ ‡ ПУКВЪ Б‡ФЛТ˚‚‡Ъ¸ Л
‚УТФ УЛБ‚У‰ЛЪ¸ ‚ ВКЛПВ SP (ТЪ‡М‰‡ ЪМУ„У
‚УТФ УЛБ‚В‰ВМЛfl) Л ‚ ВКЛПВ
LP(Ы‰ОЛМВММУ„У ‚УТФ УЛБ‚В‰ВМЛfl). З˚·В ЛЪВ
SP ЛОЛ LP ‚ ТЛТЪВПВ ПВМ˛.
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Camera recording
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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, mosaicpattern 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 PLAYER
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.
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
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.
W
T
W
T
ZOOM
W
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Ò ‡Á΢ÌÓÈ ÒÍÓ ÓÒÚ¸˛)
•More than 10x zoom is performed digitally, and
the picture quality deteriorates as you go
toward the “T” side. If you do not want to use
the digital zoom, set the D ZOOM function to
OFF in the menu system.
•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 20x.
T
[a]
[b]
W
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.
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.
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.
Connect headphones (not supplied) to the
AUDIO VIDEO OUT/2 jack (p. 83). You can
adjust the volume of the headphones using
VOLUME +/–.
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 ·.
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иУ‰ТУВ‰ЛМЛЪВ „УОУ‚М˚В ЪВОВЩУМ˚ (МВ
Ф ЛО‡„‡˛ЪТfl) Н „МВБ‰Ы AUDIO VIDEO OUT/ 2
(ТЪ . 83). З˚ ТПУКВЪВ В„ЫОЛ У‚‡Ъ¸
„ УПНУТЪ¸ „УОУ‚М˚ı ЪВОВЩУМУ‚ Т ФУПУ˘¸˛
VOLUME +/–.
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 OUT
jack.
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‚УТФ УЛБ‚В‰ВМЛ˛
б‡ПВ‰ОВММУВ ‚УТФ УЛБ‚В‰ВМЛВ М‡ ‰‡ММУИ
‚Л‰ВУН‡ПВ В ПУКВЪ ·˚Ъ¸ ‚˚ФУОМВММУ
ФО‡‚МУ, У‰М‡НУ, ‰‡ММ‡fl ЩЫМНˆЛfl МВ ·Ы‰ВЪ
‡·УЪ‡Ъ¸ Ф Л ФУТЪЫФОВМЛЛ ТЛ„М‡ОУ‚ УЪ „МВБ‰‡
DV OUT.
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Searching for the end
of the picture
иУЛТН НУМˆ‡
ЛБУ· ‡КВМЛfl
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, PLAYER or PHOTO.
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.
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.
PlacePower Accessory to be used
source
IndoorsMainsSupplied AC power adaptor
Outdoors BatteryBattery pack NP-F100
pack(supplied), NP-F200
In the car 12 V orSony car battery charger
24 V car DC-V515
battery
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.
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 NP-F100 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 mains lead. After about one minute,
reconnect the mains lead.
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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
mains, even if the set itself has been turned off.
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.
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.