Sony DCR-TR7000 User Manual

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SON'K

Digital

Video Camera

Recorder

Operating Instructions

Before operatmg 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 die space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding diis product.

Model No. DCR-TR. Serial No. ______________

Mode) No. AC*. Serial No.

________

3-865-969-11 (1)

Digital 8

DCR-TR7000

Handycam

(j) InfoUTHIUM

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Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony Digital Handycam camcorder. With your

Welcome!

EHgital Piandycani/ you can capture life's precious moments with superior picture and sound qu^ty. Your E)igital 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

Eoi^ustomers in the U.S.A.

WARNING

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

CAtmON: TO REDUCE THE nSK Of ELECTRIC SHOCK.

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO UeCWSOWICCAaLC PARTS INSIDE.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the preseiu« of uninsulated "dangefous voltage" within the product's enclosure

Never expose the battery pack to temperatures above 140®F (60®C) such as in a car parked in the sim or under direct sunlight.

DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM ION BATTERY. UTHiUM ION BATTERY.

DISPOSE OF PROPERLY.

You can return your unwanted lithium ion batteries to your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center.

Note: In some areas the disposal of lithium ion

batteries in household or business trash may

be prohibited. For the S(my Service Center nearest you call 1-800-222-SONY (United States only) For the Sony Factory Service Center nearest you call 416-499-SONY (Canada only)

Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium

that n^y be of sufhcient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

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

ion battery.

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CAUTION

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

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-TR7000 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics inc. Address: 1 Sony Drive. Park Ridge, NJ,

Telephone No.: 201 -930-6970

This device complies with PartlS of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions.: (1) This device may not cause hannful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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 agaiirst 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 corrected.

— Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV

technician for help.

07656 USA

¡(§li;^stomers in CANADA CAUTION

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

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Quick Start Guide......

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Getting started

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

Checking supplied accessories........................7

Step 1 Preparing the power supply

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

Charging the battery pack Connecting to a wall outlet

Step 2 Inserting a cassette

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Recording - Basics

Recording a picture

Shooting backlit subjects

(BACKLIGHT)

Shooting in the dark

(Ni^tShot).........................................17

Checking the recording

- EDITSEARCH / Rec Review

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Playback - Basics

Cotmections for playback Playing back a tape

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Advanced Recording Operations

Photo recording Using the wide mode

Using the fader function................................28

Using special effects

- Picture effect........................................31

Using special effects

- Digital effect

Using the PRCXjRAM AE function .... 35

Adjusting the exposure manually Focusing manually

Inserting a scene.............................................39

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Advanced Playback Operations

Playing back a tape with picture effects

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Playing back a tape with digital effects

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Quickly locating a scene using the zero

set memory function

Searching a recording by date

9 11 12

Searching for a photo

- Photo search/Photo scan

Editing on Other Equipment

Dubbing a tape

Recording video or TV programs..49 Inserting a scene from a VCR

Customizing Your Camcorder

Changing the MENU settings

Resetting the date and time............57

Additional Information

25 27

Digitals i> system, recording and

playback

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Changing the lithiiun battery in your

camcorder.................................60

Troubleshooting Self-diagnosis display Warning indicators and messages.67 Using your camcorder abroad Maintenance information and

precautions

Specifications.................................73

Quick Reference

Identifying the parts and controls..74 Quick Function Guide

Index...............................................82

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Quick Start Guide

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

Connecting the power cord (p. ii)

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

AC power adaptor (supplied)

inserting a cassette (p. 12)

Open the DC IN jack cover.

Connect the plug with its À mark facing up.

O Slide EJECT in the

direction of the arrow while pressing the small blue button.

into the cassette compartment with its window facing out.

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

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Viewfinder

Use the viewfinder placing your eye against its eyecup.

Monitoring the playback picture in the viewfinder (p. 22)

f Set the POWER switch to VTR

while pressing the small green button.

NOTE

Do not pick up your camcorder by holding the viewfinder.

POWER ICAMERAI ■

OFFa

Press to rewind the tape.

REW0

Press ► to start playback.

PLAY |!>)

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— Getting started —

Using this manual

As you read through this manual, buttons and settings on your camcorder are shown in capital letters. e.g. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA.

'When you carry out an operation, you can hear a beep sound to indicate that the

operation is being carried out.

With your digital camcorder, you can use Hi8 video cassettes HI0. Your camcorder records and plays back pictures in the DigitalS I) system. Also your camcorder plays back tapes recorded in the Hi8 HI0/standard 8 @ (analog) system. You, however, caimot use the functiotts in "Advanced Playback Operations" on page 40

to 46 for playback in the HiS HIQ/standard 8 B system. To enable smooth transition,

we recommend that you do not mix pictures recorded in the Hi8 HIB/standard 8 Q with the Digital81) system on a tape.

TV color systems differ from country to country. 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.

Unaudiorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the provision of the daylight laws.

• The cotorViewfinder is manufactured using high-precision technoiogy. However, there may be some tiny biack spots and/or bright spots (red, biue or green in coior) that constantly appear in the viewfinder. These spots occur normally in the manufacturing process and do not affect the recorded picture in any way. Effective number of pixels'is 99.99% or more.

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

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

• Do not place your camcorder so as to point the viewfinder toward the sun. The inside of the viewfinder may be damaged [cj.

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Checking supplied accessories

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

[T] Wireless Remote Commander (1)

(P-79)

] AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power adaptor [U A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 20)

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

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

[3 CR2025 lithium battery (1) (p. 60)

The lithium battery is already installed in your camcorder.

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

is] Size AA (R6) battery for Remote

Commander (2) (p. 79)

[7] Shoulder strap (1) (p. 76)

[8] Lens cap (1) (p. 13)

[9] Label sheet for cassette (1)

Stick this label on the recorded cassette.

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step 1 Preparing the power supply

Install the battery pack to use your camcorder outdoors.

Slide the battery pack down.

To remove the battery pack

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

ВАТТ RELEASE

After installing the battery pack

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

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step 1 Preparing the power supply

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

"InfoUTHIUM" is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

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

your camcorder to the DC IN jack with the plug's A mark facing up.

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

indicated in minutes on the display window.

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

SOmki

1 OOmbi

FULL

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Note

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

Remaining battery time indicator

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

Battery pack

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

Until your camcorder calculates the actual remaining battery time

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min" appears in the display window.

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step 1 Preparing the power supply

Charging time

Battery pack

NP-F330 (supplied) NP-F530/F550 NP-F730/F730H/F750 NP-F930/F950

Approximate number of minutes to charge an

Full charge (Normal charge)

Recording time

Battery pack

NP-F330 (supplied) NP-F530 NP-F550 205 (185) 110(100) NP-F730 350 (310) 195(170) NP-F730H/F750 NP-F930 555(500) 305 (275) NP-F950 650(590) 355 (325)

Approximate number of minutes when you use a fully charged battery Numbers in parentheses "( )" indicate d\e time using a normally charged battery.

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

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

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

Continuous* Typical**

100 (90) 55 (50)

170 (155) 95 (85)

425(380) 235 (210)

Playing time

i.i. II ^

Battery pack

NP-F330 (supplied) NP-F530 165 (150) NP-F550 NP-F730 335(300) NP-F730H/F750 NP-F930 535 (480) NP-F950

Approximate number of minutes when you use a fully charged battery

Numbers in parentheses "( )" indicate the time using a normally charged battery. The

battery life will be shorter if you use your camcorder in a cold environment.

.150(90)

210 (150)

300(240)

390 (330)

Playing time

100(90)

200 (180)

410 (365)

630 (570)

empty battery pack

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step 1 Preparing the power supply

After charging the battery pack

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

Note on the remaining battery time indicator during recording

The indicator may not be correct, dependirtg on the conditions in which you are recording.

What is “InfoLITHlUM* *?

The "tofoUTHIUM" is a iithium ion battery pack which can exchange data such as battery consumption with compatible video equipment. This unit is compatible with the "InfoUTHIUM" battery pack (L series). Your camcorder operates oidy with the "InfoUTHIUM'' battery. "InfoUTHIUM" battery packs have the (j) mtournuu mark. "InfoUTHIUM" is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

I a walijputlet

When you use your camcorder for a long time, we recommend that you power it from a wall outlet using the AC power adaptor. * (1) Open the DC IN jack cover, and connect the AC power adaptor to the DC IN

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

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

WARNING

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

PRECAUTION

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

Notes

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

• The DC IN jack has "source priority". This means that the battery pack carmot supply any power if the power cord is cormected to the DC IN jack, even when the power cord is not plugged into a wall outlet. ''

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

Using a car battery

Use Sony DC Adaptor/Charger (not supplied).

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step 2 Inserting a cassette

We recommend using Hi8 video cassettes HIQ. If you use standard 8 B tape, be sure to play back the tape on this camcorder. YoUr camcorder records in the Digitals [> system.

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

■ The cassette compartment automatically lifts up and opens.

(2) Insert a cassette with its window facing out and the tab on the cassette up.

(3) Close the cassette compartment by pressing the "PUSH" mark on the cassette

compartment. The cassette compartment automatically goes down.

To eject a cassette

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

Notes '

• The recording time when you use your Digital81> system camcorder on Hi8/standard 8 tape is half the recording time when using the conventional Hi8/standard 8 system camcorder.

• If you use standard 8 tape, be sure to play back the tape on this camcorder. Mosaic pattern noise may appear when you play back standard 8 tape on other VCRs.

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

To prevent accidental erasure

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

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— Recording - Basics —

Recording a picture

Your camcorder automatically focuses for you.

(1) Remove the lens cap by pressing both knobs on its sides and attatch the lens

cap to the grip strap.

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

more information (p. 8 to 12).

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

(4) Turn STANDBY to STANDBY.

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

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

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Note

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

To enable smooth transition

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

If you leave your camcorder in the standby mode for 3 minutes while the cassette

is inserted

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

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Recording a picture

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(1) Turn STANDBY down to LOCK.

(Z) Eject the cassette.

(3) Set tire POWER switch to OFF.

Adjust the viewfinder lens to your eyesight so d\at the indicators in the viewfinder come into ^larp focus.

Lift up die viewfinder and move the viewfinder lens adjustment lever.

^^te^in^^^adjusting the

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Recording a picture

Move the power zoom lever a little for a slower zoom. Move it further for a faster zoom. Using the zoom function sparingly results-in better-looking recordings. "T" side: for telephoto (subject appears closer) "W" side; for wide-angle (subject appears farther away)

Zoom greater than 20x is performed digitaliy, if you set D ZOOM to ON in the MENU settings. The digital zoom function is set OFF at die factory, (p. 52)

The right side of the bar shows the digital zooming zone. The digital zooming zone appears when you set D ZOOM to ON.

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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 2 feet 5/8 inch (about 80 cm)

away from the lens surface in the telephoto position, or about 1/2 inch (about 1 cm)

away in the wide-angle position.

Notes on digital zoom

• Digital zoom starts to function when zoom exceeds 20x. ♦ The picture quality deteriorates as you go toward the "T" side. Set D ZCXDM to OFF in

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

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Recording a picture

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

, (factory setting).

ANTI GROUND SHOOTING i: The camcorder records only while you press START/

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

seconck and then stops automatically.

STOP. Use this mode to avoid recording unnecessary scenes.

START/STOPMODE J :C \ ANTI GROUND

Notes

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

• The time code docs not appear in the 5SEC mode.

To extend the recording time in the 5SEC mode

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

The indicators are not recorded on tape.

- Format indicator

STANDBY/REC indicator

SHOOTING

BlmiDlli>l IRECI— Time code/Tape counter

Remaining tape indicator

This appears after you insert a cassette for a while.

Remaining battery time indicator

Time code (for tapes recorded in the Digitals I) system only)

The time code indicates the recording or playback time, "0:00:00" (hours:minutes: seamds) in CAMERA mode and "0:00:00:00" (hours:minutes:seconds:frames) in VTR mode. You cannot rewrite only the time code. Your camcorder uses the drop frame mode. When you play back tapes recorded in the Hi8/standard 8 system, the tape counter appears.,

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Recording a picture

When you shoot a subject with the light source behind the subject or a subject with a

light background, use die backlight functi6n.

Press BACK LIGHT in the recording or standby mode. The 3 indicator appears in the viewfinder.

To cancel, press BACK LIGHT again.

If you press EXPOSURE when shooting backlit subjects

The backlight function will be canceled.

The NightShot function enables you to shoot a subject in a dark place. For example, you

can satisfactorily record the.enviroranent of nocturnal animals for observation when

you use this function.

BACK UGHT

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

(2) Press START/STOP to start recording.

@ and "NIGHTSHOT" indicators flash in the viewfinder. To cancel the

NightShot function, slide NIGHTSHOT to OFF.

NIGHTSHOT

0MMi_O

.OFF 1 ONH +SLOW SHUTTER

NightShot Light ■

emitter

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Recording a picture

Using the +SLOW SHUTTER

The Night^ot +SI0W shutter mode makes subjects more than four times brighter dian

those recorded in the NightShot mode.

(1) Slide NIGHTSHOT to ON in the standby mode. IS indicator appears.

(2) Press +SLOW SHUTTER until the desired NIGHTSHOT indicator flashes.

The indicator changes as follows:

@ (NIGHTSHOT) Si (NIGHTSHOT 1) -► S2 (NIGHTSHOT 2) -♦ @ (NIGHTSHOT)

To cancel the NightShot +SI0W shutter mode, slide NIGHTSHOT to OFF.

Using the NightShot Light

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

Notes

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

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

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

focus manually.

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

-Exposure

-PROGRAMAE

-Fader*

-Digital effect*

• You cannot use thes$ functions only in the NightShot +Slow shutter mode.

Shutter speed in the NightShot +Slow shutter mode

Indicator

@1 (NIGHTSHOT 1) ®2 (NIGHTSHOT 2)

Shutter speed

1/15

1/4

The +SLOW SHUTTER button does not work;

- while the fader function is set or in use

- while the digital effect hmction is in use

- when NIGHTSHOT is set to OFF

NightShot Light

NightShot Light rays are infrared and so are invisible. The maximum shooting distance using the Ni^tSiot Light is about 10 feet (3 m). The shooting distance will be twice or more in the NightSiot +Slow shutter mode.

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Checking the recording^

- EDITSEARCH / Rec Review

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

You can search for the next recording start point.

Hold down the +/- (@) side of EDITSEARCH in the standby mode. The recorded section is played back.

+ : to go forward

to go backward

Release EDITSEARCH to stop playback. If you press START/STOP, re-recording begins

from the point you released EDITSEARCH. You cannot monitor the sound.

You can check die last recorded section.

Press the - (@) side of EDITSEARCH momentarily in the standby mode. The last few seconds of the recorded section are played back. You can monitor the sound from headphones.

+ EDITSEARCH - @

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Note

EDITSEARCH and Rec Review work only for tapes recorded in the Digitals ft system.

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— Playback - Basics —

Connections for playback

Connect your camcorder to your TV or VCR witìì the A/V connecting cable supplied witfi your camcorder to watch the playback picture on the TV screen. When monitoring

the playback picture on the TV screen, we recommend that you power your camcorder from a wall outlet using the AC power adaptor (p. 11). Refer to àie operating

instructions of your TV or VCR.

Open-the jack cover. Connect your camcorder to the TV using the A/V connecting cable. Then, set the TV/ VCR selector on the TV to VCR.

AUDIO

: Signal flow

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

Connect the yellow plug for video and the white plug for audio on both your

camcorder and the TV or the VCR (you do not connect the red plug). With this connecti<m, the sound is monaural even on stereo models.

T^olwnect to a TV or VCR without Video/Audio input jacks

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

If your TV or VCR has an S video jack

Connect using an S video cable (not supplied) to obtain high-quality pictures. With this connection, you do not need to cormect the yellow (video) plug of the A/V connectirig cable. Cormect the S video cable (not supplied) to the S video jacks on both your camcorder and the TV or the VCR.

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Connections for playback

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

LASER UNK

LASER UNK emitter

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

on the AV cordless IR receiver to ON.

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

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

To cancel the laser link function

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

If you turn the power off

Laser link turns off automatically.

If you use a Sony TV

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

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

- Turn on LASER LINK and press ►.

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

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

Note

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

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Playing back a tape

You canjnonitor the playback picture on a TV screen after connecting your camcorder

to a TV or VCR. You can also monitor the picture in the viewfinder. You can control playback using the Remote Commander supplied with your r^mcorder.

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

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

video control buttons light up.

(3) Press to rewind the tape.

(4) Press ► to start playback.

To stop playback

Press ■.

To monitor the sound from headphones

Cormect headphones (not supplied) to the D jack.

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Playing back a tape

Press DISPLAY on the Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder. The indicators appear on the TV screen. ' To make the indicators disappear, press 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 function).

Press DATA CODE on your camcorder or the Remote Commander in the playback mode.

The display changes as follows: date/time —» various settings (SteadyShot, exposure AUTO/MANUAL, white balance, gain, shutter speed, aperture value) —> no indicator

'-Dlsplay^^

Not to display recording data

Set DATA CODE to DATE in the MENU settings (p. 52).

The display changes as follows: date/time —» no indicator

Note on the data code function

The data code fimction works only for tapes recorded in the DigitalS E) system.

Recording data

Recording is your camcorder's information when you have recorded. In the recording mode, the recording data will not be displayed.

When you use data code function, bars (

• A blank section 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.

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) appear if;

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Playing back a tape

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

To view a still picture (playback pause)

Press il during playback. To resume playback, press II or I

To advance the tape

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

To rewind the tape

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

To change the playback direction

Press < on the Remote Commander during playback to reverse the playback direction. To resume normal playback, press ►.

To locate a scene monitoring the picture (picture search)

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

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

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

To view the picture at slow speed (slow playback)

Press !► on the Remote Commander during pla^ack. For slow playback in the reverse direction, press <, then press !► on the Remote Commander. To resume normal playback, press ►.

To view the picture at double speed

Press x2 on the Remote Commander during playback. For double speed playback in the reverse direction, press <, then press x2 on the Remote Commander. To resume normal playback, press ►.

To view the picture frame-by-frame

Press !!► on the Remote Commander in the playback pause mode. For frame-by-frame playback in the reverse direction, press -^11. To resume normal playback, press ►.

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In the various playback modes

• Noise may appear when your camcorder plays back tapes recorded in the Hi8/ standard 8 system.

• Sound is muted.

• The previous recording may appear as a mosaic image when playing back in the Digitals H system.

When the playback pause mode lasts for 3 minutes

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

• The previous recording may appear.

Slow playback for tapes recorded in the DigitaiS i) system

The slow playback can be performed smoothly on your camcorder; however, this

function does not work for an output sigrtal from the g DV IN/OUT jack.

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— Advanced Recording Operations -

Photo recording

You can record a still picture like a photograph. This mode is useful when you want to record a picture such as a photograph or when you print a picture using a video printer

(not supplied).

(1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA.

(2) In the standby mode, keep pressing PHOTO lightly until a still picture

appears. The CAPTURE indicator appears. Recording does not start yet. To chalige the still picture, release PHOTO, select a still picture again, and then press and hold PHOTO lightly.

(3) Press PHOTO deeper.

The still picture in the viewfinder is recorded for about seven seconds. The sound during those seven seconds is also recorded. During recording, the image you are shooting appears in the viewfinder.

Notes

• During photo recording, you cannot change the mode or setting.

• During photo recording, you cannot turn your camcorder off or press the PHOTO button.

• The PHOTO button does not work:

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

- while the fader function is in use.

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

To use the photo recording function using the Remote Commander

Press PHOTO in the Remote Conunander. Your camcorder record a picture in the viewfinder inunediately.

To use the photo recording function during normal CAMERA recording

Press PHOTO deeper. The still picture is then recorded for about seven seconds and your camcorder returns to the standby mode. You carmot select another still picture.

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Photo recording

You can print a still picture by using the video printer (not supplied). Cormect the video printer using the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder. Connect the yellow plug of the cable to the VIDEO jack and connect to the video input of the video printer. Refer to the operating instructions of the video printer as well.

: Signal flow

If the video printer is.equipped with S video input

Use the S video connecting cable (not supplied). Connect it to the S VIDEO jack and the S video input of the video printer.

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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 (16:9 WIDE). The picture with black bands at the top and the bottom in the viewfinder [a] is normal. The picture on a normal TV [b] is horizontally compressed. You can watch the picture of normal images on a wide-screen TV [ej.,

[a]

[b]

^ “’[HI

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

To cancel the wide mode

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

If the wide mode is set to ON

The SteadyShot function docs not work. If you set 16:9WIDE to ON in the MENU settings when the SteadyShot function is working, "CT flashes and the SteadyShot function does not function.

In the wide mode

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

During recording

You cannot select or cancel the wide mode.

Connection for a TV

Pictures recorded in the 16:9W1DE mode automatically appear on the TV screen at full

size when:

• you connect your camcorder into a TV that is compatible with the video ID (ID-1 /ID-

2) system.

• you coimect your camcorder to the S video jack on the TV.

ID-2 system

The ID-2 systems is a system which converts the copyright signal to the analog system with ID-1 signals inserted between video signals.

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Using the fader function

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

[a]

FADER

M.FADER (mosaic)

BOUNCE* (Fade in oniy)

OVERLAP (Fade in only)

[b]

MONOTONE

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

* You cannot use this function when D ZOOM is set to ON in the MENU settings.

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Using the fader function

(1) When fading in [a]

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

When fading out [b]

In the recording mode, press FADER until the desired fader indicator flashes. The indicator changes as follows: FADER -► M.FADER -► BOUNCE -► MONOTONE -► OVERLAP -►

no indicator

The last selected fader mode is indicated first of all.

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

To cancei the fader function

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

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

the indicator disappears.

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Using the Fader function

Notes

•The overlap function works only for tapes recorded in the DigitalS I) system.

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

- EHgital effect

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

- NightShot +SI0W shutter

- Photo recording

When the OVERLAP indicator appears

The camcorder automatically memorizes the image recorded on a tape. As the image is

being memorized, the OVERLAP indicator flashes fast, and the playback pictiue is

displayed. At this stage, the picture may not be recorded clearly, depending on the tape condition.

When START/STOP MODE is set to 1 or 55EC

You cannot use the fader function.

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

-Exposure

-Focus

-Zoom

-Picture effect

Note on the bounce function

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

- D ZOOM is set to ON in-tKe MENU settings

- Wide mode

-Picture effect

- PROGRAM AE

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Using special effects - Picture effect

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

NEG. ART [a]: The color and brightness of the picture is reversed. SEPIA: The picture is sepia. B&W: The picture is monochrome (biack-and-white). SOLARIZE [bl: The light intensity is clearer, and the picture looks like an illustration. SUM [cj: The picture expands vertically. STRETCH [d]: The picture expands horizontally. PASTEL [a]: The contrast of the picture is emphasized, and the picture looks like an

animated cartoon.

MOSAIC [f]: The picture is mosaic.

[a]

[b] [c]

[d]

[el

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

The picture effect indicator appears.

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

The indicator changes as follows;

NEG.ART <-► SEPIA B&W SOLARIZE SLIM STRETCH ♦ PASTEL «-»MOSAIC

PICTURE EFFECT

To turn the picture effect function off

Press PICTURE EFFECT.

While using the picture effect function

You carmot select the old movie mode with DIGITAL EFFECT.

[f]

Ea3

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When you turn the power off

Your camcorder automatically retunrs to the normal mode.

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Using special effects - Digital effect

You can add s{>ecial effects to recorded pictures using tt\e various digital functions. The sound is recorded normally.

STILL

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

FLASH (FLASH MOTION)

You can record still pictures successively at constant intervals.

LUMI. (LUMINANCEKEY)

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

TRAIL

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

SLOW SHTR (SLOW SHUTTER)

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

OLD MOVIE

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

STILL

LUMI.

Still picture

Moving picture

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Using special effects - Digitai effect

(1) While your camcorder is in the standby or recording mode, press DIGITAL

EFFECT. The digital effect indicator appears.

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

The indicator changes as follows: STILL <-► FLASH LUMI. <-► TRAIL SLOW SHTR OLD MOVIE

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

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

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

Items to adjust

STILL

FLASH The interval of flash motion LUMI.

TRAIL SLOW SHTR

OLD MOVIE No adjustment necessary

The more bars there are on screen, the stronger the digital effect. The bars appear in tire following modes: STILL, FLASH, LUMI. and TRAIL.

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

The color scheme of the area in the still picture which is to be swapped with a moving picture

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

shutter speed.

To cancel the digital effect

Press DIGITAL EFFECT. The digital effect indicator disappears.

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Using special effects - Digital Effect

Notes

• The following functions do not work during digital effect:

-Fader

- Low lux mode of PROGRAM АЁ

- Photo recording

- Nigjht^iot +SI0W shutter

• The following functions do not work in the slow shutter mode:

-Exposure

- PROGRAM AE

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

-Exposure

-Wide mode

- Picture effect

- PROGRAM AE

When you turn the power off

The digital effect will be automatically canceled.

When recording in the slow shutter mode

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

Shutter speed

Stutter speed number

SLOWSHTRl 1/30 SLOWSHTR2 1/15 SЮWSHTRЗ SЮWSHTR4

Shutter speed

1/8 1/4

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Using the PROGRAM AE function

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

O Spotlight mode

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

■ & Soft portrait mode

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

Sports lesson mode

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

T' Beach & ski mode

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 sld slope.

Sunset & moon mode

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

HI Landscape mode

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

2 Low lux mode

This mode makes subjects brighter in insufficient light.

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Using the PROGRAM AE function

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

appears.

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

The indicator changes as follows:

©<— »is * *-» K ■•—►T'«—►OB'«—>4

To turn the PROGRAM AE function off

Press PROGRAM AE.

Notes

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

• In the sunse^& moon and landscape modes, your camcorder is set to focus only on distant subjects.

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

-Slow shutter

-Old movie

-Bounce

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

- Digital effect

- Overlap

-Exposure

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

tf you are recording under a discharge tube such as a fluorescent lamp, sodium lamp or mercury iamp

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

- Soft portrait mode

- Sports lesson mode

«1

1 PROGRAM

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Adjusting the exposure manually

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

• The subject is backlit

• Bright subject and dark background

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

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

The exposure indicator appears.

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

" EXPOSURE

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¿1.1

To return to the automatic exposure mode

Press EXPOSURE again.

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

- Backlight

- Slow shutter

- Old movie

If you change the PROGRAM AE mode or slide NIGHTSHOT to ON Your camcorder automatically returns to the automatic exposure mode.

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Focusing manually

You can gain better results by manually adjusting the focus in the following cases:

•The autofocus mode is not effective when shooting

- subjects through glass coated with water droplets

- horizontal stripes

- subjects with little contrast with backgrounds such as walls and sky

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

• Shooting a stationary subject when using a tripod

(1) Set FCXniS to MAN in the standby or recording mode. The ® indicator

appears.

(2) Turn the focus ring to sharpen focus.

To return tp the jiutofocus mode

SetroCUStoAUTO.

To record distant subjects

when you press FOCUS down to.INFINITY. The lens focuses on and li indicator

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

To shoot with auto focusing momentarily

Press PUSH AUTO. The auto focus functions while you are pressing PUSH AUTO.

Use this button to focus on one subject and then another w ith smooth focusing.

When you release PUSH AUTO, manual focusing resumes.

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

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

When you shoot close to the subject

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

The following indicators may appear

when recording a distant subject.

2 when the subject is too close to focus on.

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Inserting a scene

You can insert a scene in the middle of a recorded tape by setting the start and end points. The previously recorded frames between these start and end points will be erased. Use the Remote Commander for this operation.

(1) While your camcorder is in the standby mode, keep pressing EDITSEARCH,

and release the button at the insert end point [b].

(2) Press ZERO SET MEMORY. The ZERO SET MEMORY indicator flashes and

the tape counter resets to zero.

(3) Keep pressing the - @ side of EDITSEARCH and release the button at the

insert start point [a].

(4) Press START/STOP to start recording. The scene is inserted. Recording stops

automatically at the tape counter zero point. Your camcorder returns to the standby mode.

^ (al 4^ [b]

EDITSEARCH

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Notes

• The zero set memory function works only for tapes recorded in the DigitalS H system.

• The picture and the sound may be distorted at the end of the inserted section when it is played back.

If you re-record on the section which contains a non-recorded section

The zero set memory function may not work correctly.

When START/STOP MODE is set to 1. or 5SEC

You cannot use the zero set memory function.

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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.

During playback, press PICTURE EFFECT and turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial until the desired picture effect indicator (NEG.ART, SEPIA, B&W or SOLARIZE) flashes. For details of each picture effect function, see page 31.

PICTURE EFFECT

NEG. ART

To cancel the picture effect function

Press PICTURE EFFECT.

Notes

•The picture effect function works only for tapes recorded in the DigitalS H system.

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

•To record pictures that you have processed using the picture effect function, record the pictures on the VCfl.

Pictures processed by the picture effect function

Pictures processed by the picture effect hmction are not output through the g DV IN/ OUT jack.

When you set the POWER switch to OFF 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, LUMl. and TRAIL.

(1) During playback, press DIGITAL EFFECT and turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial

until the desired digital effect indicator (STILL, FLASH, LUML or TRAIL)

flashes.

(2) Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.

The digital effect indicator lights up and the bars appear. In the STILL or

LUMl. mode, the picture where you press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial is stored in memory as a still picture.

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

For details of each digital effect function, see page 32.

To cancel the digital effect function

Press DIGITAL EFFECT.

Notes

• The digital effect function works oitly for tapes recorded in the DigitalS H system.

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

• To record picture you apply digital effect, record the pictures on the VCR.

Piaures processed by the digital effect function

Pictures processed by the digital effect function are not output through the g DV IN/ OUT jack.

When you set the POWER switch to OFF or stop playing back

The digital effect function is automaticaEy canceled.

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QuicKiy locating a scene using me zero set memory function

Your camcorder goes forward or backward to automatically stop at a desired scene having a tape counter value of "0:00:00". Use the Remote Commander for this operatiott. Use tWs function, for example, to view a desired scene later on during playback.

(1) In tiie playback mode, press DISPLAY.

(2) Press ZERO SET MEMORY at' the point you want to locate later. The tape

counter shows "0:00:00" and the ZERO SET MEMORY indicator flashes.

(3) Press ■ when-you want to stop playback.

(4) Press to rewind the tape to ti\e tape coimter's zero point. The tape stops

automatically when the tape coimter reaches approximately zero. The ZERO SET MEMORY indicator disappears and the time code appears.

(5) Press ►. Playback starts from the tape counter's zero point.

ZERO SET MEMORY

Notes

• The zero set memory function works only for tapes recorded in the Digitals B system.

• When you press 2SRO SET MEMORY before rewinding the tape, the zero set memory furtction wUt be caiMeled.

•There may be a discrepancy of several seconds from the time code.

• The zero set memory function may not work when there is a blank portion between pictures on a tape.

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DISPLAY

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Searching a recording by date

You can automatically search for the point where the recording date changes and start playback from that point (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. We recommend connecting your camcorder to your TV or VCR to view the picture on the TV screen. If the viewfinder indicators do not appear on the TV screen during operation, press DISPLAY on the Remote Commander.

(1) Set the POWER switch to VTR. (2) Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly, imtil the date

search indicator appears. The indicator changes as follows:

DATE SEARCH -♦ PHOTO SEARCH -► PHOTO SCAN -► no indicator

(3) When the current position is [b], press to search towards [a] or press ►►

to search towards [cj. Your camcorder automatically starts playback at the point where the date changes. Eadt time you press or ►►!, the camcorder searches for the previous or next date.

DEC 31 1999

•a

fli

To stop searching

Press ■.

DATE 00

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Searching a recording by date

Notes on the date seach mode

• The date search works only for tapes recorded in the DigitalS H system.

• If one day's recording is less tiian one minute, your camcorder may not accurately hnd the point where the recording date changes.

If a tape has a blank portion in the recorded portions

The date search function will not work correctly.

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bearcnmg тог a pnoto^ Photo search/

Photo scab

You can search for the recorded still picture (photo search). You can also search for still pictures one after anotiier and display each picture for tive

seconds automatically (photo scan). Use ti\e Remote Commander for these operations.

We recommend connecting your camcorder to your TV or VCR to view the picture on

the TV screen. If the viewfinder indicators do not appear on the TV screen during operation, press DISPLAY on the Remote Commander.

,^.%ajrfyp9^for'aph^ ^ •

(1) Set the ЮWER switch to VTR.

(2) Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly, until the photo

search indicator appears. The indicator changes as follows: DATE SEARCH PHOTO SEARCH PHOTO SCAN — no indicator

(3) Press or to select the photo for playback. Each time you press or ►►!,

the camcorder searches for the previous or next photo. Your camcorder automatically starts playback from the photo.

To stop searching

Press ■.

If a tape has a blank portion in the recorded portions

The photo search function may not work correctly.

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Searching for a photo - Photo search/Photo scan

(1) Sct the POWER switch to VTR. (2) Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly, until the photo scan

indicator appears. The indicator changes as foilows: DATE SEARCH -► PHOTO SEARCH — PHOTO SCAN — no indicator

(3) Press h« or

Each photo is played back for about 5 seconds automatically.

SEAflCH

MODE

PHOTO 00

SCAN

To stop scanning

Press ■.

Note

The photo search and photo scan work only for tapes recorded in the DigitalS O system.

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— Editing on Other Equipment —

Dubbing a tape

Using the AIM connecting cabie or S video connecting cabie

(not suppiied)

Connect your camcorder to the VCR using tt\e A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder. Set the input selector on the VCR to LINE, if available.

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

the recorded tape into your camcorder.

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

S VIDEO

AUDIO

. : Signal flow

When you have finished dubbing a tape

Press ■ on both your camcorder and the VCR.

If you have displayed the viewfinder indicators on the TV

Make the indicators disappear by pressing SEARCH MODE or DISPLAY on the Remote Commander, or DATA CODE so that they will not be superimposed on the edited tape.

You can edit on VCRs that support the following systems 0 8 mm. Him Hi8, Bffi VHS, S№ S-VHS, WKW VHSC, SSBSa S-VHSC, ID Betamax, B3Sa»l ED Betamax, “"IX’ nuni DV, DT DV or I) DigitalS

If your VCR is a monaural type

Cotmect the yellow plug for video and the white plug for audio on both your

camcorder and the VCR. You do not need to connect the red plug. With this connection, the sound will be monaural.

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

With this connection, you do not need to coimect the yellow (video) plug of the A/V

connecting cable. Connect an S video cable (not supplied) to the S video jacks of both your camcorder and

the VCR.

To perform a more precise editing

Connect a LANC cable (not supplied) to your camcorder and other video equipment

having fine synchro-editing function, using this camcorder as a player.

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Dubbing a tape

Using the i.LINK cable

Simply connect the VMC-IL4415/IL4435/2DV/4DV i.LINK cable (not supplied) to IIDV IN/Otrr and to DVIN/OUT of the DV products. With digital-to-digital connection, video and audio signals are transmitted in digital form for high-quality editing. You can not dub the viewfinder indicators.

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

the recorded tape into your camcorder.

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

I DV IN/OUT

(not supplied)

. : Signal flow

When you have finished dubbing a tape

Press ■ on both your camcorder and the VCR.

Note on tapes that are not recorded in the Digitals H system

The picture may fluctuate. This is not a malfunction.

During piayback of tapes reco'rded in the HiS/standard 8 system

Digital signals are output as the image signals from the g DV IN/OUT jack.

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

During digital editing

You cannot use DIGITAL EFFECT button functions.

You can also use your camcorder as a recorder

• You can use your camcorder as a player or recorder without changing the connection. In this case, ttte DV IN indicator appears in the viewfinder. The DV IN indicator may appear on both equipment.

• When using your camcorder as a recorder, the color balance mey be incorrect on the monitor screen. This, however, is not recorded on the tape.

If you record playback pause picture via the DV jack

The recorded picture becomes rough. Also, when you play back the recorded pictures on other video equipment, the picture may jitter.

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Recording video or TV programs

You can record a tape from another VCR or a TV program from a TV that has video/

audio outputs. Use your camcorder as a recorder. Turn down the volume of your camcorder. Otherwise, the picture may be distorted.

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

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

(2) Set the POWER switch to VTR. (3) Press # REC and the button on its right simultaneously on your camcorder,

then immediately press II on your camcorder.

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

Select a TV program if you are recording from TV.

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

from.

S VIDEO

- ■•'V

0 VIDEO

OUT

IVCR

UUDIO

: Signal flow

Notes

•To enable smooth transition, we recommend that you do not mix pictures recorded in the Hi8/standard 8 with the DigitalS I) system on a tape.

• If you fast-forward or slow playback on U\e other equipment, the image being recorded may turn black and white. When recording from other equipment, be sure to play back the original tape at normal speed.

If your VCR is a monaural type

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

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

With this connection, you do not need to connect the yellow (video) plug of the A/V connecting cable. -. Connect an S video cable (not supplied) to the S video jacks of both your camcorder and VCR. If your VCR or TV does not have an S video out jack, do not connect an S video cable (not supplied) to your camcorder. If you connect an S video cable, die picture may not appear on screen.

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Inserting a scene from a VCR

/;TrîTT' ^Ц[ttcrтíXí

You can insert a new scene from a VCR onto your originally recorded tape by specifying the insert start and end points. Use d\e Remote Commander for this operation. Connections are the same as in "Recording video or TV programs" on page 49. Insert-a cassette containing the desired scene to insert into the VCR.

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Inserting a scene from a VCR

(1) Set the POWER switch to VTR. (2) On the VCR, locate just before the insert start point [a], then press 11 to set the VCR

to the playback pause mode.

(3) On'your camcorder, locate the insert end point [c] by pressing or Then

press II to set it to the playback pause mode.

(4) Press ZERO SET MEMORY on the Remote Commander. The ZERO SET MEMORY

indicator flashes and the end point of the insert is stored in memory.

(5) On your camcorder, locate the insert start point [b] by pressing then press two

# IŒC buttons at same time to set your camcorder to Ù\e recording pause mode.

(6) First press 11 on the VCR, and after a few seconds press 11 on your camcorder to

start inserting the new s<^ne. Inserting automatically stops near the zero point on the tape counter. Your

camcorder automatically returns to the recording pause mode.

ZERO SET

MEMORY

B •

0:00:00

y^EROsÉV'

y- MEMORY, /'billin''

To change the insert end point

Press ZERO SET MEMORY again after step 5 to erase the ZERO SET MEMORY indicator and begin from step 3.

Notes

• The zero set memory function works only for tapes recorded in the DigitalS H system.

•The picture <md sound recorded on the section between the insert start and end points will be erased when you insert the new scene.

When the inserted picture is played back

The picture may be distorted at the end of the inserted section. This is not a malfunction.

To insert a scene without setting the insert end point

Skip step 3 and 4. Press ■ when you want to stop inserting.

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— Customizing Your Camcorder —

Changing the MENU settings

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

(1) In the standby or VTR mode, press MENU. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired icon, then press the dial to

set.

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

set.

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

to set.

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

repeat steps from 2 to 4.

________________

CAMERA SET

91 D ZOOM

« 16 :9WI0E

B COMMANDER

OTHERS

V WORLD TIME

9 BEEP

B COMMANDER a, DISPLAY S REC LAMP

INDICATOR

DISPLAY

REC LAMP

P INDICATOR

01XERS t WORLD TIME ».BEEP

i REC LAMP

INDICATOR PRETURN

To make the MENU display disappear

Press MENU.

BICOMMANDERIION I

a bTsplay off

OTHERS W WORLD TIME « BEEP

B ICOMMANOE^T)

® DiSPLAY (n S REC LAMP

P INDICATOR

PRETUHN

OTHERS

W WORLD TIME

- EEP_

OrSPLA'

REC LAMP

P INDICATOR

PRETURN

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Changing the MENU settings

Menu items are displayed as the following six icons:

CAMERA SET

® VTRSET

B VF SET

^ TAPE SET Is) SETUP MENU ^ OTHERS

Sele^lpg Ithe mofie setting of each item • is the factory setting. • .>

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

POWER

Icon/item

B D ZOOM

16:9WIDE

STEADYSHOT

N.S. UGHT • ON

Notes on the SteadyShot-function

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

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

• SteadyShot does not operate in the-16:9WlDE mode. If you set STEADYSHOT to ON

in the MENU settings, the '<7 indicator flashes.

Mode

ON To activate digital zoom. More than 20x to 360x

• OFF

• OFF ON To record a 16:9 wide picture (p. 27)

• ON To compensate for camera>shake

OFF To cancel the SteadyShot function. Natural

OFF To cancel the NightShot Light hincHon

Meaning

zoom is performed digitally (p. 15) To prevent the deterioration of the picture quality

— CAMERA

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

To use the NightShot light function (p. 18)

switch

CAMERA

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Changing the MENU settings

Icon/item

HiH SOUND

AUDIO MIX

PB MODE

B VF B.L

Mode

• STEREO

• auto

HiB/a

• BRT NORMAL To set the brightness in the viewfinder normal BRIGHT To brighten the viewfinder

Notes on AUDIO MIX

• You can adjust the balance only tor tapes recorded in the Digitals E) system.

• When playing back a tape recorded in the 16-bit mode, you cannot adjust the balance.

Note on PB MODE .

The mode will return to the factory setting when:

• you remove the battery pack or power source.

• you turn the POWER switch.

Notes on VF B.L

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

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

Meaning

To play .hack a stereo tape or dual sound track tape with main and sub sound

To play back dual sound track tape with main sound

To play back a dual sound track tape with sub sound

To adjust the balance between the stereo 1 and stereo 2

II n

STl A. ST2

To automatically select the system (Hi8/ standard 8 or DigitalS) that was used to record on the tape, and play back the tape

To play back a tape Uiat was recorded in the Hi8/standard 8 system when your camcorder does not automatically distinguish the recording system

POWER

switch

VTR

■ CAMERA

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Changing the MENU settings

Icon/item ^ AUDIO MODE

es3 REMAIN

DATA CODE

@1 CLOCK SET

AUTO TV ON

TV INPUT

LTR SIZE

DEMO MODE

Note on AUDIO MODE

When AUDK

Notes on DEMO MODE

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

• DEMO MODE is set to STBY (Standby) at the factory and the demonstration starts

• When NIGHTSHOT is set to ON, the NIGHTSHOT indicator appears in the

*To dub a tape to anothe VCR

Mode Meaning

• 12BIT To record or play back in the 12-bit mode (two

16BIT

# AUTO To display the remaining tap>e bar;

• DATE/CAM To display date, time and recording data

DATE To display date and time during playback

• OFF ON To automatically turn on the Sony TV when

• VIDEQl VIDE02 VIDEOS

OFF

• NORMAL 2x

• ON OFF

i^l^^g back a tape recorded in the 16-bit mode, you cannot adjust the balance in

about 10 minutes after you have set me POWER switch to CAMERA without a cassette inserted. Note that you cannot select STBY of DEMO MODE in the MENU settings.

viewfinder and you cannot select DEMO MODE in the MENU settings.

You cannot select AUDIO MODE for tapes recorded in the DigitalS H system. You, however, can select AUDIO MODE when you dub tapes recorded in the Hi8/ standard 8 system to ano^er VCR using the i.LD^ cable.

POWER switch

stereo sounds) To record or play back in the 16-bit mode (the

one stereo sound with high quality)

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

amoimt of tape

• for about 8 seconds after a cassette is inserted

and your camcorder calculates the remaining amount of tape

• for about 8 seconds after ► is pressed in

VTR mode

• for about 8 seconds after DISPLAY on the

Remote Commander is pressed to display the viewfinder indicators

• for the period of tape rewinding, forwarding

or picture search in the VTR mode

To always display tfte remaining tape indicator

during playback

To reset the date or time (p. 57)

‘

using the laser link function To switch the video input on a Sony TV when

using the laser link function (p. 21)

— . . To display selected menu items in normal size

To display selected menu items at twice the normal size

To make the demonstration appear To cancel the demonstration mode

VTR* CAMERA

VTR CAMERA

VTR

CAMERA VTR

CAMERA

VTR CAMERA

VTR

CAMERA

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Changing the MENU settings

kon/item Mode

@ WORLD TIME

BEEP

COMMANDER • ON To activate the Remote Commander supplied

REC LAMP

INDICATOR

In more than S minutes after removing the power source

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

the lidiium battery is installed.

Notes on INDICATOR

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

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

• MELODY To output the melody when you start/stop

NORMAL To output the beep instead of the melody OFF To cancel the melody and beep sound

OFF

• ON

OFF

• BLOFF BLON To turn on the backlight

recording.

selected.

Meaning

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

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

recording or when an unusual condition occurs on your camcorder

with your camcorder To deactivate the Remote Commander to avoid

remote control misoperation caused by other VCR's remote control

To light up the camera recording lamp at the hunt of your camcorder

To turn the camera recording lamp off so that the subject is not aware of the recording

To turn off die backlight on display window VTR

POWER switch

CAMERA

VTR

CAMERA

VTR CAMERA

CAMERA

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Resetting the date and time

The clock is set to East Coast Standard Time at the factory. The date and time are held in memory by the lithium battery. If you replace the lithium battery wid\ the battery pack or od\er power source connected, you need not reset tt\e date and time. You must reset the date and time when tKe lithium battery becomes dead with no power source installed. First, set die year, then.tiie month, the day, the hour and then the minute. (1) While the camcorder is in the standby mode, press MENU to display the

MENU settings.

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

pressing the dial.

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

the time signal. The clock starts to move.

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

appears.

SETUP MENU t CLOCK SET r AUTO TV ON I TV INPUT

J LTH SIZE

■n DEMO MODE

______________________

SPTllP MENU

* GS2SS3EO

rv INPUT

LTA SIZE

DEMO MODE

P PAETURN

m TV INPUT iTwllJAN 1 S LTR SIZE * * » » ne DEMO MOOE

P pRETUflN

(MENU) :ENO

2 00 AH

-< o

“» c

TV INPUT B tTR SIZE IN DEMO MODE

P PNETUNN

The year changes as follows:

1998

1999

2029

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.

TV INPUT la tTR SIZE m DEMO MOOE

P PWTtWN

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— AiMitional Information —

Digitals system, recording and playback

what is the “Digitals E) system“ ?

lius video system has been developed to oiable digital recording to Hi8 video cassette

Him.

liable cassette tapes

We recommend using Hi8 video cassettes Hi@. The recording time when you use your EiigitalS If system camcorder on Hi8 HiS/standard 8 □ tape is half the recording time when using the conventional Hi8 HI0/standard 8 0 system camcorder. (120 minutes of recording time becomes 60 minutes.) If you use standard 8 0 tape, be sure to play back the tape on this camcorder. Mosaic

pattern noise may appear when you play back standard 8 0 tape on other VCRs.

Note

Tapes recorded in the Digital8 B system cannot be played back on Hi8 H10/standard 8

(analog) system machine.

The Digitals E) system or Hi8 HI 0/standard 8 0 system is automatically detected before the tape is played back*.

* During playback of tapes recorded in the Hi8 HI0/standard 8 0 system, digital

signals are output as the image signals from the i DVIN/OUT jack.

Display during automatic detection of system

The Digitals if system or Hi& HI 0/standard 8 0 system is automatically detected, and the playback system is automatically switched to. During switching of systems, the screen turns blue, and the following displays appear. A hissing noise also sometimes can be heard.

If —> HI0/0; Dtuing switching from DigitalS i) to №8 HI0/standard 8 0

HI0/0 —» ik During switching from Hi8 HI0/standard 8 0 to Digital8 If

•le

Playing back a PAL-recorded tape

You can play back tapes recorded in the PAL video system, if the tape is recorded in the Digital8 Ef system.

EMlEf--i = ' ■ .--"l

When you record

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

"COPY INHIBIT" appears in the viewfinder or on the TV screen if you try to record such software. Your camcorder does not record copyright control signals on the tape when it records.

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Digitals E) system, recording and playliack

When you use tapes recorded in the Digitals E) system

When you play back DigitalS H system tape which is dubbed from a dual sound track tape recorded in the DV system, set "HiFi SOUND" to the desired mode in the MENU settings (p. 52).

Sound from speaker

HiFi Sound Playing back Mode

STEREO Stereo

1 Lch Main sound 2 Rch

a stereo tape

When you use tapes recorded in the HiS/standard 8 system

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

Sound from speaker

HiFi Sound

Mode a stereo tape sound track tape

STEREO

1 Monaural

2 Unnatural

You cannot record dual sound programs on your camcorder.

Playing back

Stereo Main sound and sub sound

Playing back a dual sound track tape

Main sound and sub sound

Sub sound

Main sound Sub sound

Playing back a dual

0 1

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Changing the lithium battery in your camcorder_____________________________________

When repladiig d\e lithium battery^ keep the battery pack or other power source attached. Otherwise, you will need to reset d\e date, time and other items in die MENU settings hold in memory by the lithium battery.

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

Duraceli DL-2025 lithium battery. Use of any other battery may present a risk of

fire or explosion. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions.

WARNING

The battery may explode if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble, nor dispose of it

in fire.

Lithium battery

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

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

• Wipe the battery widi a dry clodi to ensure good contact.

Lithium battery installed at the factory

This battery njay not last 1 year.

replace the battery with a Sony CR2025 or

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Changing the lithium battery in your camcorder

(1) Open the lid of the lithium battery compartment.

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

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

side facing out.

(4) Close the lid.

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Troubleshooting

li you nin into any problem using your camcorder, use the following table to troubleshoot the problem. If the problem persists, disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. If "C:CD:DQ" appears in tite viewfinder, the self-diagnosis display function has worked. See page 66.

Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions

START/STOP does not operate.

Recording stops in a few seconds.

The power goes off.

Your camcorder turns on/off when using the aocessoty that is attached to d№ intelligent accessory shoe.

The image on the viewfinder screen * The viewfinder lens is not adjusted. isnotclrar.

The SteadyShot function does not work.

The autofbcusing fimction does not

work.

The fader function does not work.

The O indicator fla^ies in the viewfinder.

• The POWER switch is set to VTR.

■» Set it to CAMERA, (p. 13)

• STANDBY is set to LOCK. Turn STANDBY to STANDBY, (p. 13)

• The tape has run out. ^ Rewind tire tape or insert a new one. (p. 12,22)

• The write-protect tab is set to expose the red mark.

Use a new tape or slide the tab. (p. 12)

• The tape is stuck to the drum (moisture condensation).

■> Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at least 1 hour to acclimatize, (p. 69)

• START/STOP MODE is set to 5SEC or ±. 4 Set it to A- (p. 16)

• While being operated in the CAMERA mode, your camcorder has been in the standby mode for more than 3 minutes.

^ Turn STANDBY down once and tt\en up again, (p. 13)

• Your camcorder is working with the AC power adaptor. Use the battery pack.

■* Adjust the viewfinder lens. (p. 14)

• STEADYSHOT is set to OFF in the MENU settings.

4 Set it to ON. (p. 52)

• The SteadyShot function does not work when the wide

mode is set to ON.

• FOCUS is set to MAN.

■> Set it to AUTO. (p. 38)

• Shooting conditions are not suitable for autofocus.

■> Set FOCUS to MAN to focus manually, (p. 38)

• START/STOP MODE is set to 5SEC or 1.

Set it to . (p. 16)

• The digital effect function is working.

Cancel it. (p. 32)

• The video heads may be dirty.

Clean the heads using the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning cassette (not supplied), (p. 70)

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Troubleshooting

Symptom

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

A vertical band appears when you shoot a very bright subject.

Some tiny white spots appear in the viewfinder.

An unknown picture is displayed in the viewfinder.

The picture is recorded in incorrect or unnatural colors.

Picture appears too bright, and the subject does not appear in the viewfinder.

Symptom

The tape does not move when a video control button is pressed.

The playback picture is not clear or does not appear.

There are four horizontal lines on the picture or the playback picture is not clear or does not appear.

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

The date search does not work correctly.

The picturer which is recorded in the Digitals H system is not played back.

The tape which is recorded in the HiS/standard 8 system is not played back correctly.

Causé and/or Corrective Actions

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

• Your camcorder is not a malfunction.

• Slow shutter, low lux or NightShot +Slow shutter mode is

activated. This is not a malfunction.

• If 10 minutes elapse after you set the POWER switch to CAMERA or DEMO MODE is set to ON in the MENU

settings without a cassette inserted, your camcorder automatically starts the demonstration.

Ir\sert a cassette and the demonstration stops. You can also cancel DEMO MODE. (p. 55)

• NIGHTSHOT is set to ON.

Set it to OFF. (p. 17)

• NIGHTSHOT is set to ON in a bright place.

•> Set it to OFF, or use fl\e NightShot function in a dark place, (p. 17)

^ .... 7 i ■

Cause and/or Corrective Actions

• The POWER switch is set to CAMERA or OFF.

•¥ Set it to VTR. (p. 22)

• The tape has run out. _ Rewind the tape. (p. 22)

• The television's video channel is not adjusted correctly.

■> Adjust it. (p. 20)

• The video head may be dirty. Clean the heads using the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning cassette (not supplied), (p. 70)

• The stereo tape is played back with HiFi SOUND set to 2

in the MENU settings.

■» Set it to STEREO, (p. 52)

• AUDIO MIX is set to ST2 side in the MENU settings.

-» Adjust AUDIO MIX. (p. 52)

• The tape has a blank portion in the recorded portion

(p.43)

• PB MODE is set to HiB/S in the MENU settings.

•»Set it to AUTO. (p. 52)

• Set PB MODE to HIS/Q in the MENU settings, (p. 52)

(Continued on the following page)

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Troubleshooting

Symptom

The power does not turn on

The battery pack is quickly discharged.

The battery remaining indicator does not indicate the correct time.

The cassette cannot be removed from the holder.

The S) and A indicators flash and no functicms except for cassette ejection work.

Cause and/.or Corrective Actions

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

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

• The AC power adaptor is not connected to a wall outlet. Connect the AC power adaptor to a wall outlet, (p. 11)

• The operating temperature is too low.

• The battery pack is not fully charged.

^ Charge ¿te battery pack again, (p. 9)

• The battery pack is completely dead, and cannot be

recharged.

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

• You have used tiie battery pack in an extremely hot or

cold environment for a long time.

• The battery pack is completely dead, and cannot be

recharged.

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

• The battery is dead. Use a charged battery pack. (p. 8,9)

• The power source is disconnected.

4 Coimect it firmly, (p. 8.11)

• The battery is dead.

■> Use a charged battery pack or the AC power adaptor.

. (P-8,9)

• Moisture condensation has occurred.

^ Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at

least 1 hour to acclimatize, (p. 69)

... ^

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Troubleshooting

Symptom

The Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder does not work.

The melody or beep sounds for 5 seconds.

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

Cause and/or Corrective Actions

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

• Something is blocking ttie infrared rays.

Remove the obstacle.

• The batteries are inserted in the battery holder with the + polarities incorrectly matching the + - marks.

4 Insert dre batteries with the correct polarity, (p. 79)

• The batteries are dead.

•> Insert new ones. (p. 79)

• Moisture condensation has occurred.

■> Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at

least 1 hour to acclimatize, (p. 69)

• Some troubles has occurred in your camcorder.

•> Remove the cassette and insert it again, then operate

your camcorder.

• The AC power adaptor is disconnected.

4 Connect it firmly, (p. 9)

• Something is wrong with the battery pack.

Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.

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Self-diagnosis display

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

Viewfinder

Self-diagnosis display

•C:OD:DD You can service your camcorder yourself.

Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony facility.

Five-digit display

C:04:DD

C:21:DQ

C:22:DD

C-31:DD C:32:DD

E61;DD E:62:DD

Cause and/or Corrective Actions

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

•» Use an "InfoUTHIUM" battery pack. (p. 11)

• Moisture condensation has occurred.

^ Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at

' least 1 hour to acclimatize, (p. 69)

• The video heads are dirty.

Qean the heads using the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning cassette (not supplied), (p. 70)

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

4 Remove the cassette and insert it again, then operate

your camcorder. Disconnect the power cord of the AC power adaptor or remove the battery pack. After reconnecting the power source, operate your camcorder.

• A malfunction that you cannot service has occurred.

^ Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony

service facility and inform them of the 5-digit code.

(example: E:61:10)

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

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Warning indicators and messages

If indicators and messages appear in the viewfinder and display window, check the following:

See the page in parentheses "( )" for more information.

• The indicators and messages are displayed in yellow.

Warning, indicators

The video heads are dirty

Fast flashing:

• You need to clean the heads using the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning cassette (not supplied) (p. 70).

The battery is dead or nearly dead

Slow flashing:

• The battery is nearly dead. Fast flashing:

• The battery is dead (p. 9).

Warning indicator as to tape

Slow flashing:

• The tape is near the end.

• No tape is inserted (p. 12).* *

• The write-protect tab on the cassette is out (red) (p. 12)*

Fast flashing:

• The tape has run out (p. 12,22).*

The lithium battery is weak or is not installed (p. 60)

-----

Warning messages

CASSETTE ’

COPY

INHIBIT

The video heads are dirty.

You tried to record a picture that has a copyright control signal (p. 58).

Self-diagnosis display (p. 66)

Moisture condensation has occurred*

Fast flashing:

• Eject the cassette, turn off your camcorder, and leave it for about 1 hour with the cassette compartment open (p. 69).

-----

You need to eject the cassette

Slow flashing:

• The write-protect tab on the cassette is out (red) (p. 12).*

Fast flashing:

• Moisture conderrsation has occurred (p. 69).

• The tape has run out (p. 12,

22).*

• The self-diagnosis display function is activated (p. 66).

’ You hear the melody or beep sound.

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Using your camcorder abroad

You can use your camcorder in any country or area with the AC power adaptor Supplied with your camcorder widun 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. When charging the battery pack, use a commercially available AC plug adaptor [a], if

necessary, depending on the design of the wall outlet Ib].

AC-L10A/L10B/L10C

Et—0

[a] [b]

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

NTSC system

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

etc.

PAL system

Australia, Austria, Belgium, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Great

Britain, Holland, Hong Kong, Italy, Kuwait, Malaysia, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal,

Singapore, Slovak Republic, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, etc.

PAL-M system

Brazil .

PAL-N system

Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay

SECAM system

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

by time difference

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

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Maintenance information and precautions

If your camcorder is brought directly from a cold place to a warm place, moisture may condense inside your camcorder, on the surface of the tape, or on tf\e lens. In this condition, the tape may stick to the head drum and be damaged or your camcorder may not operate correctly. If there is moisture inside your camcorder, the beep sounds and

die GD indicator flashes. When the — indicator flashes at the same time, the cassette is inserted in your camcorder. If moisture condenses on the lens, die indicator will not appear.

If moisture condensation occurred

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

turned on again.

Note on moisture condensation

Moisture may condense when you bring your camcorder from a cold place into a warm place (or vice versa) or when you use your camcorder in a hot place as follows:

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

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

outside

• You use your camcorder after a squall or a shower

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

How to prevent moisture condensation

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

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Maintenance information and precautions

Cleaning the video head

To ensure normal recording and clear pictures, clean the video heads. The video head may be dirty when:

• mosmc-pattem noise appears on the playback picture.

• playbadc pictures do not move.

• playback pictures are hardly visible.

• playback pictures do not appear.

• the O indicator and "A CLEANING CASSETTE" message appear one after another

or the O indicator flashes in the viewfinder.

If the above problem, [a] or [b] occurs, dean the video heads with the Sony V8-25CLD deaning cassette (not supplied). Check the picture and if the above problem persists, repeat dearung.

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Maintenance information and precautions

Camcorder operation

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

On handling tapes

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

Camcorder care

• Remove the tape, and periodically turn on the power, operate the CAMERA and VTR sections and play back a tape for about 3 minutes when your camcorder is not to be used for a long time.

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

• Clean the camcorder body with a dry soft cloth, or a soft cloth lightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of solvent which may damage the finish.

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

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Maintenance information and precautions

AC power adaptor

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

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

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

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

• Always keep metal contacts clean.

• Do not disassemble the unit.

• Do not apply mechattical shock or drop the uiüt.

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

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

• Do not place the unit in locations that are:

- Extremely hot or cold

- Dusty or dirty

- Very humid

- Vibrating

Notes on dry batteries

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

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

• Dry batteries are not rechargeable.

• Do not use a coinbinati<m of new and old batteries.

• Do not use different types of batteries.

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

• Do not use leaking batteries.

if batteries are leaking

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

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

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

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

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Specifications

Video recording system

2 rotary heads Helical scanning systenr Audio recording system Rotary heads, PCM system Quantization: 12 bits (Fs 32 kHz, stereo 1, stereo 2), 16 bits (Fs 48 kHz, stereo)

\^deo signal

NTSC color, EIA standards Recommended cassette Hi8 video cassette

Recording/playback time (using

120 min. cassette)

1 hours

Fastforwardyrewind time (using

120 min. cassette)

Approx. 8 min.

Image device

1/4 inch CCD (Charge Coupled Device) Approx. 460,000 pixels (Effective: Approx. 290,000 pixels)

Lens

Combined power zoom lens

Filter diameter 17/16 in. (37 mm) 20x (Optical), 360x (Cogitai)

Focal length

5/32 - 2 7/8 in. (3.6 - 72 mm) When corwerted to a 35 mm still * camera

1 5/8 - 32 3/8 in. (41.820 mm)

Color temperature

Auto

Minimum illumination

1 lux (F 1.4)

0 lux (in the NightShot mode)*

* Objects unable to be seen due to

the dark can be shot with infrared lighting.

::«onnectors’

S video mput/output

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

Video input/output

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

Audio input/output

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

2.2 kilohms

RFU DC OUT

Special minilack, DC 5V IDV input/output 4-pin cormector HeMiphcme )ack Stereo minijack (e 3.5 mm)

LANC control jack

Stereo mini-minijack {0 2.5 mm)

MIC Jack

Minijack, 0.388 mV low imp«lance with 2.5 to 3.0 V DC, output impedance 6.8 kilohms

(0 3.5 nun)

Stereo

etillBK#;

Power requirements

7.2 V (battery pack) 8,4 V (AC power adaptor)

Average power consumption (when using the battery pack)

During camera recording

3.1 W

Operating temperature

32 °F to 104 “F(0 ®Cto40“C) Storage temperature

-4 “F to +140 '’F (-20 ■’C to +60 ®C)

Dimensions (Approx.)

4x4 1/4 X 7 3/4 in. (101 X 106 X 195 mm) (w/h/d) Mass (approx.) llblloz (790 g) excluding the battery pack, lithium battery, cassette and shoulder strap 2 lb (930 g) Including the battery pack NP-F330, lithium battery CR2025, 120 min. cassette and shoulder strap

Supplied accessories

See page 7.

ACpowe

Power requirements

100 - 240 V AC 50/60 Hz

Power consumption

23W

Output voltage

DC OUT; 8-4 V, 1.5 A in operating mode

Operating temperature

32 '•F to 104 “^F (0 “C to 40 ®C) Storage temperature

-4 “F to +140 “F (-20 ^C to +60 X) Dimensions (approx.) 5x19/16x21/2 in. (125x39x62 mm) (w/h/d) excluding projecting parts

Mass (approx.) *

9.8 oz (280 g) excluding power cord

Cord length (approx.)

AC power cord: 6.6 feet (2 m) Connecting cord; 5.2 feet (1.6 m)

Design and specificatior« are subject to change without notice.

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— Quick Reference —

Identifying the parts and controls

¿•viir;

H POWER switch (p. 13)

d] FOCUS switch (p. 38) d] PUSH AUTO button (p. 38)

(4] Eyecup ' d] Viewfinder lens adjustment lever

(p. 14)

[6] Power zoom lever (p, 15)

Ш PHOTO button (p. 25)

О ВАТТ RELEASE lever (p. 8) [Ш STANDBY switch (p. 13) И START/STOP button (p. 13) О Hook for shoulder strap (p. 76)

m DC IN jack (p. 9)

This mark indicates that this product is a genuine accessory for Sony video products. When purchasing Sony video products, Sony recommends that you purchase accessories with this "GENUINE VIDEO ACCESSORIES" mark.

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Identifying the parts and controls

Ql Video control buttons

(p. 22,24,44,49,51)

■ STOP (stop) ◄◄ REW (rewind) ► PLAY (pUyback) . ►► FF (fastforward) II PAUSE (pause) 0 REC (recording)

The control buttons light up when you

set the POWER switch to VTR,

H EDITSEARCH buttons (p. 19) O LASER UNK button (p. 21)

H Focus ring (p. 38) Q3 Camera recording lamp (p. 13)

What is LASER UNK7

The LASER LINK system sends and receives pictures and sound between video equipment having ¿re ^ mark by using infrared rays.

Infrared rays emitter (p. 17,21) Microphone

+SLOW SHUTTER button (p. 18) NIGHTSHOT switch (p. 17)

Display window (p. 80) Remote sensor (p. 79) Lithium battery compartment (p. 61)

Tripod receptacle (base)

Make sure that the length of the tripod screw is less than 9/32 inch (6.5 mm). Otherwise, you cannot attach the tripod securely and the screw may damage your camcorder.

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Identifying the parts and controls

FADER button (p. 28) BACK UGHT button (p. 17) START/STOP MODE switch (p. 16)

Attaching the shoulder strap

A№ch the shoylder strap supplied with your camcorder to the hooks for the shoulder strap.

EXPOSURE button (p. 37) MENU button (p. 27,52) SEiyPUSH EXEC dial (p. 31)

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Identifying the parts and controls

InteHigent accessory shoe DIGITAL EFFECT button (p. 32,41) PROGRAM AE button (p. 36)

t A Imelllgent

UIa

------------

I AccessofyShoe

Notes on the intelligent accessory shoe

• The intelligent accessory shoe supplies power to optional accessories such as a video light or microphone.

• The intelligent accessory shoe is linked to STANDBY, allowing you to turn tKe power

supplied by the shoe on and off. Refer to the operating instructions of the accessory for further information.

• The intelligent accessory shoe has a safety device for fixing the installed accessory

securely. To connect an accessory, press down and push it to the end, and then tighten the screw.

• To remove an accessory, loosen the screw, and then press down and pull out the

accessory.

PICTURE EFFECT button (p, 31,40) DATA CODE button (p. 23)

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Identifying the parts and controls

^ Viewfinder (p. 14) ^ EJECT switch (p. 12)

^ LANC C controi jack

LANC stands for Local Application

Control Bus System. The C control jack

is tised for controlling the tape'transport of video equipment and other peripherals connected to the video equipment. This jack has the same functioin as the jack indicated as CONTROL L or REMOTE.

@ Cassette compartment (p. 12) H] Grip strap

M s vìdeo jack (p. 20,26,47,49)

@ 0 (headphones) jack

Fastening the grip strap

Fasten the grip strap firmly.

S RFU DC OUT (RFU adaptor DC output)

jack (p. 20)

@ MIC jack (PLUG IN POWER)

Connect an external microphone (not supplied). This jack also accepts a "plug-in-power" microphone. If you connect a 2-pin microphone, supply power from DC OUT jack.

@ kDV IN/OUT jack (p. 48)

This "i.LINK" mark is a trademark of Sony Corporation and indicates that this product is in agreement with IEEE 13941995 specifications and their'revisions.

The К DV IN/OUT jack is i.LINK compatible.

VIDEO/AUDIO jacks (p. 20, 26,47,49)

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Identifying the parts and controls

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

function identically to the buttons on yOür camcorder.

SI /► ► ! buttons (p. 43,45,46) d] Tape transport buttons (p. 24) [U DATA CODE button (p. 23) .

To prepare the Remote Commander

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

Notes on the Remote Commander

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

• Your camcorder works in the commander mode VTR 2. Commander modes

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

control the camcorder after turning on the camcorder.

S] STARt/STOP button (p. 13) B3 Power zoom button (p. 15)

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Identifying the parts and controls

Viewfinder

[I] Tape speed mode indicator

This indicator appears while playing back in the Hi8/standard 8 system.

[2 Format indicator (p. 58)

I), HiB or B appears.

[2 Remaining battery time indicator

(p. 16)

Q] Exposure indicator (p. 37)/Zoom

indicator (p. 15)

d] Fader indicator (p. 29)/Digital effect

indicator (p. 33,41) [6] Wide mode indicator (p. 27) [7] Picture effect indicator (p. 31,40) [2 Data code indicator (p. 23) [2 PROGRAM AE indicator (p. 36) S3 Backlight indicator (p. 17) Qi] SteadyShot off indicator (p. 53) m Manual focusing indicator (p. 38) in Standby/Recording indicator (p. 13)/

Video control mode (p. 24)

Display window

Handycam

mmW8W88.M7m

01 Tape counter (p. 16,39,42,51)Time

code indicator (p. 16)/Self-diagnosis display function indicator (p. 66)/5SEC mode indicator (p. 16)/Photo recording indicator (p. 25)

01 Remaining tape indicator (p. 16) 01 ZERO SET MEMORY indicator

(p. 39,42,51)

02 Search mode indicator (p. 43,45,46)

01 NIGHTSHOT indicator (p. 17,18) 01 DV IN indicator (p. 48)

^ Audio mode indicator (p. 55) ij] Warning indicators (p. 67) @ Video flash ready indicator

This indicator appears when you use the video flash light (not supplied).

^ HiS indicator

This indicator appears while playing back in the Hi8 system.

S Tape counter (p. 16,39,42,51) /

Time code indicator (p. 16)/ -. _ Self-diagnosis display function indicator (p. 66)/Remaining battery time indicator (p. 9)

H FULL charge indicator (p. 9)

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Quick Function Guide

Functions to adjust exposure (in the recording mode)

• In a dark place

• In insufficient light

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

• Shooting backlit subjects

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

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

NIGHTSHOT (p, 17) Low lux mode (p. 35) Sunset & moon mode (p. 35)

BACK LIGHT (p.lT) Spotlight mode (p. 35)

Beach & ski mode (p. 35)

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

• Smooth transition between scenes

• Taking a still picture

• Digital processing of images

• Processing a scene using digital effects

• Creating a soft background for subjects

FADER (p. 28) PHOTO (p. 25) PICTURE EFFECT (p. 31) DIGITAL EFFECT (p. 32) Soft portrait mode (p. 35)

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

• Preventing deterioration of picture quality in digital zoom

• Focusing manually

• Shooting distant subjects

•Recording fast-moving subjects.

DZOOMfMENUJ(p.52)

Manual focus (p. 38) Landscape mode (p. 35) Sports lesson mode (p. 35)

Functions to use in editing (in the recording mode)

• Watching the picture on a wide-screen TV Wide mode (p. 27)

Functions to use after recording (in the playback mode)

• Digital processing of recorded images

• Processing a recorded scene using digital effects

• Displaying the date/time or recording data when you recorded

• Quickly locating a desired scene

• Searching for scenes recorded in the photo mode

• Scanning scenes recorded in the photo mcxle

• Playing back on monaural sound or sub sound

• Playing back the picture on a TV without connecting a cord

PICTURE EFFECT (p.40) DIGITALEFFECT(p.41) . Data code (p. 23)

Zero set memory (p. 39,42,51) Photo search (p. 45) Photo scan (p. 46) HiFi SOUND [MENU] {p. 52) LASER LINK (p.21)

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Index

A,B

Adjusting viewfinder AC power adaptor AFM HiFi Sound ANTI GROUND SHOOTING

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

A/V connecting cable

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

BACK UGHT..........................17

Battery pack

Beep..........................................56

BOUNCE

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

cTd

Charging battery........................9

Clock set...................................57

Connection

(viewing (HI TV)

(dubbing a tape)

Data code..................................23

Date search...............................43

DEMO

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

DIGITAL EFFECT.................32

Digitals system

DISPLAY Dual sound track tape Dubbing a tape DV connecting cable

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

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

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

20,26,47, 49

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

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

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

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

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

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

...........

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

EDITSEARCH...................... 19

Exposure

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

External microphone (not

supplied)................................78

F,G, H

BADER

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

Fadein/out

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

FLASH MOTION FOCUS

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

Full charge

Grip strap..................................78

Heads

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

Headphone jack HiFi SOUND

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

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

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

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

I, J, X, L

¡.LINK.................................47,78

"InfoLITHIUM" battery

Infrared rays emitter

LANC

58 23

59 47 48

29 29 32 38

70 78 54

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

LASER LINK..........................21

LUMINANCEKEY

mTn

Main sound Manual focus

Menu settings...........................52

Moisture condensation MONOTONE Monaural Mosaic fader NIGHTSHOT Normal charge NTSC system

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

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

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

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

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

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

O, P,Q

OLD MOVIE

Operation indicators................80

OVERLAP Photo scan n»oto search Photo recording PICTURE EFFECT Picture search

* Playback pause

Power sources

(house current) (car battery)

(battery pack) Power zoom PROGRAMAE

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rec review Recording time Remaining tape indicator Remaining battery time

Remote control jack (LANC)

Remote commander Remote sensor

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

indicator.................................16

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

.........

..........

17,21

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

.......

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

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

S video jack

Self-diagnosis display SEL/PUSH EXEC dial Shoulder strap

Skip scan

Slow playback

SLOW SHUTTER

+SLOW SHUTTER............................18

START/STOP MODE........................16

STEADYSHOT

Stereo tape

STILL......................................................32

Sub sound

69 28 59

T, u. V

28 17

Time code.......................................... 16

Tape counter............... 16,39,42,51

Telephote............................................15

TRAIL

Transition............................................13

TV color systems

w, X, Y, z

28 46

Warning indicators

Wide-angle....................................... 15

45 25

Wide mode

WORLD TIME.....................................56

Write-protect tab

Zoom....................................................15

Zero set memory

11 11

78 79 75

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

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

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

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

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

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

20,26,47,49

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

39,42,51

66 76 76 24 24 32

53 59

67 27 12

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Sony^raline http://www.worid.sony.com/

Sony Corporation Printed in Japan

Printed on recycled paper

Sony DCR-TR7000 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Digital 8

Handycam

WARNING

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

Table of contents

Quick Start Guide

Monitoring the playback picture in the viewfinder (p. 22)

Using this manual

Checking supplied accessories

step 1 Preparing the power supply

To remove the battery pack

Playing time

I a walijputlet

step 2 Inserting a cassette

To eject a cassette

^^te^in^^^adjusting the

Checking the recording^

Connections for playback

T^olwnect to a TV or VCR without Video/Audio input jacks

Connections for playback

To cancel the laser link function

Playing back a tape

Playing back a tape

Using the data code function

'-Dlsplay^^

Playing back a tape

Photo recording

Photo recording

Using the wide mode

To cancel the wide mode

Using the fader function

To cancei the fader function

Using special effects - Picture effect

To turn the picture effect function off

Using special effects - Digital effect

To cancel the digital effect

Using the PROGRAM AE function

Using the PROGRAM AE function

To turn the PROGRAM AE function off

Adjusting the exposure manually

To return to the automatic exposure mode

Focusing manually

Inserting a scene

Playing back a tape with picture effects

Playing back a tape with digital effects

To cancel the digital effect function

QuicKiy locating a scene using me zero set memory function

Searching a recording by date

Searching a recording by date

Searching for a photo - Photo search/Photo scan

To stop scanning

Dubbing a tape

Recording video or TV programs

Inserting a scene from a VCR

Inserting a scene from a VCR

Changing the MENU settings

Sele^lpg Ithe mofie setting of each item • is the factory setting. • .>

Resetting the date and time

Digitals system, recording and playback

what is the “Digitals E) system“ ?

liable cassette tapes

When you record

Digitals E) system, recording and playliack

When you use tapes recorded in the Digitals E) system

When you use tapes recorded in the HiS/standard 8 system

Changing the lithium battery in your camcorder

Troubleshooting

Self-diagnosis display

Warning indicators and messages

Warning, indicators

Warning messages

Using your camcorder abroad

[a] [b]

Maintenance information and precautions

If moisture condensation occurred

Cleaning the video head