Sony DCR-TR7000 User Manual
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
©1999 by Sony Corporation
Handycam
(j) InfoUTHIUM
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.
A
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
A
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.
Table of contents
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
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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
8
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
13
Recording video or TV programs..49
Inserting a scene from a VCR
17
Customizing Your Camcorder
Changing the MENU settings
19
Resetting the date and time............57
Additional Information
20
22
25
27
32
37
38
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.
© Insert a cassette
into the cassette
compartment
with its
window facing
out.
© Close the cassette
compartment by
pressing the "PUSH"
mark on the cassette
compartment. The
cassette compartment
automatically goes
down.
Viewfinder
Use the viewfinder placing your eye against its
eyecup.
Monitoring the playback picture in the viewfinder (p. 22)
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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.
a
[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.
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.
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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.
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
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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.
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(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.
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To prevent accidental erasure
Slide the write-protect tab on the cassette to expose the red mark.
— 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.
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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.,
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.
s.
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
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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.
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.
t
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.
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To stop playback
Press ■.
To monitor the sound from headphones
Cormect headphones (not supplied) to the D jack.
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
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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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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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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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