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Camera Operations Guide [GB]
Camera
Operations Guide
Read this first
Digital Video Camera Recorder
TM
SERIES
© 2005 Sony Corporation
DCR-TRV480E
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Read this first
Before operating the unit, please read this
manual thoroughly, and retain it for future
reference.
WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not
expose the unit to rain or moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open
the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified
personnel only.
FOR CUSTOMERS IN THE UNITED
KINGDOM
NOTICE ON THE SUPPLIED AC
ADAPTOR
A moulded plug complying with BS1363 is fitted to
this equipment for your safety and convenience.
Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be
replaced, a fuse of the same rating as the supplied one
and approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362 (i.e.,
marked with or mark) must be used.
If the plug supplied with this equipment has a
detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the fuse cover
after you change the fuse. Never use the plug without
the fuse cover. If you should los e the fuse cover, please
contact your nearest Sony service station.
FOR CUSTOMERS IN EUROPE
ATTENTION
The electromagnetic fields at the specific frequencies
may influence the picture and sound of this camcorder.
This product has been te sted and found compliant with
the limits set out in the EMC Directive for using
connection cables shorter than 3 meters (9.8 feet).
b
Notice
If static electricity or electromagnetism causes data
transfer to discontinue midway (fail), restart the
application or disconnect and connect the
communication cable (USB, etc.) again.
Notes on use
Note on a cassette tape
You can record on standard 8 mm and Hi8 ,
Digital8 video cass ettes in Digital8 system only
on your camcorder. See page 134 for details.
Notes on recording
• Before starting to record, test the recording function
to make sure the picture and sound are recorded
without any problems.
• Compensation for the contents of recordings cannot
be provided, even if recording or playback is not
possible due to a malfunction of the camcorder,
storage media, etc.
• TV color systems differ depending on the country/
region. To view your recordings on a TV, you need
a PAL system-based TV.
• Television programs, films, video tapes, and other
materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized
recording of such materials may be contrary to the
copyright laws.
Notes on the LCD panel, viewfinder, and
lens
• The LCD screen and the viewfinder are
manufactured using extremely high-precision
technology, so over 99.99% of the pixels are
operational for effective use.
However, there may be some tiny black points and/
or bright points (white, red, blue, or green in color)
that appear constantly on the LCD screen and the
viewfinder.
These points a re normal results of the manufact uring
process and do not affect the recording in any way.
• Exposing the LCD screen, th e viewfinder, or the lens
to direct sunlight for long periods of time may cause
malfunctions. Be careful when placing the camera
near a window or outdoors.
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• Do not aim at the sun. Doing so might cause your
camcorder to malfunction. Take pictures of the sun
only in low light conditions, such as at dusk.
Note on connecting other device
Before connecting your camcorder to other device
such as a VCR or a computer with a USB or i.LINK
cable, be sure t o insert the connector plug in the pr oper
direction. If you insert the connector plug forcibly in
the wrong direction, the terminal may be damaged, or
this may cause a malfunction of your camcorder.
Notes on using this manual
• The images of the LCD screen and the viewfinder
used on this manual are captured using a digital still
camera, and thus may appear different from what
you see.
• The on-screen displays in each local language are
used in illustrati ng the operating procedures. Chang e
the screen language before using your camcorder if
necessary (p. 22).
• The screens shown in this manual are from a
Windows XP computer. The screens may vary
depending on the OS.
Notes on using the camcorder
• Hold your camcorder correctly.
Touch the button on the LCD screen.
• Be careful not to press buttons on the LCD frame
accidentally when you open or close the LCD panel,
or when you adjust the angle of the LCD panel.
• Do not hold the camcorder by the following parts.
Viewfinder
Battery pack
LCD panel
• To ensure a good grip, fasten the grip belt as shown
in the following illustration.
• When you are usi ng the touch panel, place your hand
on the back side of the LCD panel to support it.
Then, touch the buttons displayed on the screen.
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Table of Contents
: Features available for tape only.
: Features available for “Memory Stick”
only.
Read this first ............................................................................................. 2
Quick Start Guide
Recording movies ...................................................................................... 8
Recording still images .............................................................................. 10
Recording/Playing back with ease ........................................................... 12
Getting started
Step 1: Checking supplied items.............................................................. 13
Step 2: Charging the battery pack............................................................ 14
Using an outside power source .................................................................................17
Step 3: Turning the power on ................................................................... 17
Step 4: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder ...................................... 18
Adjusting the LCD panel ............................................................................................ 18
Adjusting the viewfinder .............................................................................................18
Step 5: Setting the date and time............................................................. 19
Step 6: Inserting the recording media ...................................................... 20
Inserting a cassette tape ...........................................................................................20
Inserting a “Memory Stick” .........................................................................................21
Step 7: Setting the screen language ........................................................ 22
Recording
Recording movies .................................................................................... 24
Recording for a longer time .......................................................................................26
Using zoom ................................................................................................................27
Using the built-in light ................................................................................................27
Recording in mirror mode ..........................................................................................28
Using the self-timer ....................................................................................................29
Recording still images – Memory photo recording............................. 30
Selecting image quality ..............................................................................................31
Using the self-timer ....................................................................................................32
Recording a still image on a “Memory Stick” while recording movies on a tape .......33
Recording with ease – Easy Handycam .................................................. 33
Recording a movie .............................................................................................. 33
Recording a still image ........................................................................................34
Making full use of Easy Handycam operation ...........................................................35
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Adjusting the exposure............................................................................. 35
Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects ............................................................... 35
Fixing the exposure for the selected subject – Flexible spot meter .......................... 36
Adjusting the exposure manually .............................................................................. 36
Recording in dark places – NightShot plus, etc. ...................................... 37
Adjusting the focus ................................................................................... 39
Adjusting the focus for an off-center subject – SPOT FOCUS .................................. 39
Adjusting the focus manually .................................................................................... 39
Recording a picture using various effects ................................................ 40
Fading in and out of a scene – FADER .............................................................. 40
Using special effects – Digital effect .................................................................. 42
Overlaying still images on movies on a tape – MEMORY MIX ................................. 43
Searching for the starting point .......................................................... 45
Searching for the last scene of the most recent recording – END SEARCH ............ 45
Searching manually – EDIT SEARCH ...................................................................... 45
Reviewing the most recently recorded scenes – Rec review .................................... 46
Playback
Viewing movies recorded on a tape ................................................... 47
Playing back in various modes ................................................................................. 48
Viewing recordings with added effects – Digital effect .............................................. 49
Viewing recordings on a “Memory Stick” ........................................... 50
Playing back in various modes from a “Memory Stick” ............................................. 51
Playing back with ease – Easy Handycam .............................................. 52
Making full use of Easy Handycam operation ........................................................... 53
Various playback functions ...................................................................... 54
Magnifying pictures – Tape playback zoom/Memory playback zoom ....................... 54
Displaying the screen indicators ............................................................................... 55
Displaying the date/time and camera settings data – Data code .............................. 55
Playing the picture on a TV ...................................................................... 57
Locating a scene on a tape for playback ........................................... 58
Searching quickly for a desired scene – Zero set memory ....................................... 58
Searching for a scene by date of recording – Date search ....................................... 58
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Advanced operations
Dubbing/Editing
Using the Menu
Selecting menu items ........................60
Using the (CAMERA SET) menu
– PROGRAM AE/16:9 WIDE,
etc ................................................62
Using the (MEMORY SET) menu
– QUALITY/IMAGE SIZE/ALL
ERASE/NEW FOLDER, etc ......... 66
Using the (PICT. APPLI.) menu
– PICT. EFFECT/SLIDE SHOW/
FRAME REC/INTERVAL REC,
etc ................................................69
Using the (EDIT/PLAY) menu
– END SEARCH/TITLE, etc ......... 74
Using the (STANDARD SET) menu
– REC MODE/MULTI-SOUND/
AUDIO MIX/USB-CAMERA,
etc ................................................77
Using the (TIME/LANGU.) menu
– CLOCK SET/WORLD TIME,
etc ................................................83
Customizing Personal Menu .............. 84
Connecting to a VCR or TV ...............87
Dubbing to another tape ..............88
Recording pictures from a VCR
or TV ............................................89
Dubbing pictures from a tape to a
“Memory Stick” .............................90
Dubbing still images from a “Memory
Stick” to a tape .............................91
Dubbing selected scenes from a tape
– Digital program editing ..............92
Deleting recorded pictures ........... 99
Marking recorded images with specific
information – Image protection/
Print mark ...................................100
Printing recorded images (PictBridge
compliant printer) .................102
Using with your
computer
Features ...........................................104
Installing the software and “First Step
Guide” on a computer ................106
Using “First Step Guide” ..................110
Creating a DVD (Direct Access to
“Click to DVD”) ...........................111
Connecting an analog VCR to the
computer via your camcorder
Digital convert function ............114
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Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting ...............................116
Warning indicators and messages ...130
Additional Information
Using your camcorder abroad ..........134
Usable cassette tapes .....................134
About the “Memory Stick” ................135
About the “InfoLITHIUM”
battery pack ................................137
About i.LINK .....................................139
Maintenance and precautions ..........140
Specification ....................................143
Quick Reference
Identifying parts and controls ...........145
Index ................................................151
Two operating instructions are supplied with
your camcorder:
• Camera Operations Guide (This manual)
• “First Step Guide” for using the supplied
applications (included in the supplied CD-ROM)
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Quick Start Guide
Recording movies
1 Attach the charged battery pack to the camcorder.
To charge the battery, see page 14.
a Lift up the viewfinder. b Slide the battery pack in the direction
of the arrow until it clicks.
2 Insert a cassette into the camcorder.
a Slide the OPEN/
EJECT lever in the
direction of the arrow
and open the lid until
it clicks.
The cassette compartment
comes out automatically.
OPEN/EJECT lever
Quick Start Guide
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b Insert the cassette with
its window-side facing
up, then push the center
of the back of the
cassette.
Window-side
c Press .
Close the cassette lid after
the cassette compartment
slides back in by itself.
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3 Start recording while checking the subject on the LCD screen.
The date and time is not set up in the default setting. To set the date and time, see page 19.
a Remove the lens cap.
Lens cap is not attached
when you purchase your
camcorder (p. 145).
b Press OPEN and open
the LCD panel.
c While pressing the
green button, slide
the POWER switch
down to light up the
CAMERA-TAPE lamp.
The power turns on.
d
Press REC START/STOP.
Recording starts. To change to
standby mode, press REC
START/STOP again.
You can also use REC START/
STOP of the LCD panel.
START/STOP
4 View the recorded picture on the LCD screen.
Quick Start Guide
a Slide the POWER
switch repeatedly
until the PLAY/EDIT
lamp lights up.
b Touch (rewind).
c Touch (play) to
start the playback.
To stop, press .
To turn off the power, slide the
POWER switch up to (CHG)
OFF.
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Recording still images
1 Attach the charged battery pack to the camcorder.
To charge the battery, see page 14.
a Lift up the viewfinder. b Slide the battery pack in the direction
of the arrow until it clicks.
2 Insert a “Memory Stick” into the camcorder.
Insert it so that the b mark
is at the bottom left corner.
Push in until it clicks.
Quick Start Guide
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b mark
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3 Start recording while checking the subject on the LCD screen.
The date and time is not set up in the default setting. To set the date and time, see page 19.
a Remove the lens cap.
Lens cap is not attached
when you purchase your
camcorder (p. 145).
b Press OPEN and
open the LCD panel.
c While pressing the
green button, slide
the POWER switch
repeatedly until the
CAMERA-MEMORY
lamp lights up.
The power turns on.
d Press PHOTO lightly.
A short beep sound is heard
when the focus is adjusted.
e Press PHOTO fully.
A shutter sound is heard and
the still image is recorded.
4 View the recorded picture on the LCD screen.
Quick Start Guide
a Slide the POWER
switch repeatedly
until the PLAY/
EDIT lamp lights
up.
b Touch .
The most recently
recorded image is
displayed.
c Touch (next)
or (previous)
to view images in
sequence.
To turn off the power, slide
the POWER switch up to
(CHG) OFF.
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Recording/Playing back with ease
By switching to Easy Handycam operation, recording/playback operation
becomes even easier.
Easy Handycam operation allows easy recording/playback for even first
time users by providing only the basic functions for recording/playback.
Press EASY when recording/
playing back.
EASY lights up in blue (1) and
screen font size increases (2) during
Easy Handycam operation.
Easy Handycam
operation
ON
For details, see instructions for each operation.
See page 33 for recording, page 52 for playback.
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Getting started
Step 1: Checking supplied items
Make sure you have following items supplied
with your camcorder.
The number in parentheses indicates the number
of that item supplied.
AC Adaptor (1)
Mains lead (1)
Lens cap (1)
See page 145 on how to attach the lens cap.
A/V connecting cable (1)
USB cable (1)
Getting started
Rechargeable battery pack NP-FM30 (1)
CD-ROM “Picture Package Ver.1.5” (1)
Camera Operations Guide
(This manual) (1)
Shoulder strap (1)
See page 146 on how to attach the shoulder
strap.
Wireless Remote Commander (1)
A button-type lithium battery is already
installed.
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Step 2: Charging the battery pack
You can charge the battery by attaching the
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (M series)
to your camcorder.
b Notes
• You cannot use batteries other than the
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (M series) (p. 137).
• Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the AC Adaptor
or battery terminals with any metallic objects. This
may cause a malfunction.
• Use a nearby wall socket when using the AC
Adaptor. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall
socket immediately if any malfunction occurs.
• Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such
as a bookcase or build-in cabinet.
Battery pack
1 Lift up the viewfinder.
2 Attach the battery pack by sliding it in
the direction of the arrow until it
clicks.
DC IN jack
Mains lead
To the wall socket
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DC plug
3 With the v mark on the DC plug
facing up, connect the AC Adaptor to
the DC IN jack on your camcorder.
AC Adaptor
v mark
4 Connect the mains lead to the AC
Adaptor.
5 Connect the mains lead to the wall
socket.
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6 Slide the POWER switch up to (CHG)
OFF.
The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and
charging starts.
To check the remaining battery – Battery
Info
DISPLAY/ BATT INFO
Getting started
After charging the battery
The CHG (charge) lamp turns off when the
battery is fully charged. Disconnect the AC
Adaptor from the DC IN jack.
To remove the battery pack
BATT(battery)
release button
Set the POWER switch to (CHG) OFF.
1
POWER switch
2 Lift up the viewfinder.
3 Slide the battery pack out in the direction
of the arrow pressing the BATT (battery)
release button down.
b Note
• If you do not use the battery pack for a long time, use
up the battery pack completely before storing it. See
page 138 about storage of the battery pack.
OPEN
POWER switch
You can check the battery’s current charge level
and its current remaining recording time both
during charging or when the power is turned off.
1 Set the POWER switch to (CHG) OFF.
2 Press OPEN and open the LCD panel.
3 Press DISPLAY/BATT INFO.
The battery information appears for about 7
seconds.
Keep the button pressed to view it for about
20 seconds.
BATTERY INFO
BATTERY INFO
BATTERY CHARGE LEVEL
BATTERY CHARGE LEVEL
REC TI ME AVAILABLE
REC TI ME AVAILABLE
A Battery charge level: Displays
approximate remaining amount of
power left in the battery pack.
B Approximate possible recording time
using the LCD panel.
C Approximate possible recording time
using the viewfinder.
LCD SCREEN
LCD SCREEN
VI EWFINDER::
VI EWFINDER::
50%0% 100%
50%0% 100%
72 min
72 min
95 min
95 min
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Charging time
Approximate number of minutes required when
you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack
at 25°C (77°F). (10 – 30°C (50 – 86°F)
recommended.)
Battery pack
NP-FM30 (supplied) 145
NP-FM50 150
NP-QM71D 260
NP-QM91D 360
Recording time when recording with the
LCD screen on
Approximate number of minutes available
when you use a fully charged battery pack at
25°C (77°F).
Battery pack Continuous
recording
time
NP-FM30
(supplied)
NP-FM50 130 60
NP-QM71D 315 150
NP-QM91D 475 230
80 40
Typical*
recording
time
Recording time when recording with the
viewfinder
Approximate number of minutes available
when you use a fully charged battery pack at
25°C (77°F).
Battery pack Continuous
recording
time
NP-FM30
(supplied)
NP-FM50 170 85
NP-QM71D 415 205
NP-QM91D 625 310
105 50
Typical*
recording
time
* Approximate number of minutes when recording
while you repeatedly record, start/stop, slide the
POWER switch to change the power mode, and
zoom. The actual battery life may be shorter.
Playing time
Approximate number of minutes available
when you use a fully charged battery pack at
25°C (77°F).
This table shows the playing time for tapes
recorded in the Digital8 system.
The playing time of tapes recorded on other
devices in the Hi8 /standard 8 mm
system is reduced by about 20%.
Battery pack LCD panel
opened
NP-FM30
(supplied)
NP-FM50 135 195
NP-QM71D 335 465
NP-QM91D 505 695
b Notes
• The power will not be su pplied from the battery pack
when the AC Adaptor is connected to the DC IN jack
of your camcorder, even if its mains lead is
disconnected from the wall socket.
• The recording and playback time will be shorter
when you use your camcorder in low temperature.
• The CHG (charge) lamp flashes during charging, or
the battery information will not be correctly
displayed in following conditions.
– The battery pack is not attached correctly.
– The battery pack is damaged.
– The battery pack is fully discharged. (For Battery
information only.)
80 120
LCD panel
closed
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Using an outside power source
Step 3: Turning the power on
You can use the AC Adaptor as the power
source when you do not want the battery to
run out. While you are using the AC Adaptor,
the battery pack will not lose its charge even
when it is attached to your camcorder.
PRECAUTION
Even if your camcorder is turned off, AC power
(mains) is still supplied to it while connected to
the wall socket via the AC Adaptor.
Connect your camcorder as shown in
“Charging the battery pack” (p. 14).
You need to slide the POWER switch
repeatedly to select the desired power mode
to record or play.
When using this camcorder for the first time,
the [CLOCK SET] screen appears (p. 19).
Getting started
While pressing the green button, slide the
POWER switch down.
The power turns on.
To enter the recording or playing mode, slide
the switch repeatedly until the respective lamp
for the desired power mode lights up.
• CAMERA-TAPE mode: To record on a tape.
• CAMERA-MEMORY mode: To record on a
“Memory Stick.”
• PLAY/EDIT mode: To play or edit pictures on
a tape or “Memory Stick.”
To turn off the power
Slide the POWER switch up to (CHG) OFF.
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Step 4: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder
Adjusting the LCD panel
You can adjust the angle and brightness of
the LCD panel to meet various recording
situations.
Even when there are obstructions between you
and the subject, you can check the subject on the
LCD screen during recording by adjusting the
angle of the LCD panel.
Maximum
180 degrees
3 Adjust the item with / , then
touch .
z Tips
• If you rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees to the lens
side, you can close the LCD panel with the LCD
screen facing out.
• If you are using the battery pack for power source,
you can adjust the brightness by selecting [LCD BL
LEVEL] from the [LCD SET] on the
(STANDARD SET) menu (p. 79).
• Even if you adjust the LCD screen backlight, the
recorded picture will not be affected.
• You can turn off the operation confirmation beep by
setting [BEEP] in the (STANDARD SET)
menu to [OFF] (p. 81).
Adjusting the viewfinder
You can view images using the viewfinder
when you close the LCD panel. Use the
viewfinder when the battery is running out, or
when the screen is hard to see.
Maximum
90 degrees
Press OPEN and open the LCD panel.
Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the
camcorder, then rotate it to the desired
position.
To adjust the brightness of the LCD
screen
1
Touch .
2 Touch [LCD BRIGHT].
If the item is not displayed on the screen,
touch / . If you cannot find it, touch
[MENU], (STANDARD SET) menu,
then touch [LCD SET] (p. 79).
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Viewfinder lens adjustment lever
1 Lift up the viewfinder.
2 Adjust the viewfinder lens adjustment
lever until the picture is clear.
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To use the viewfinder during operation
When you are recording on a tape or a “Memory
Stick,” you can adjust the exposure (p. 35) and
fader (p. 40) while checking the image on the
viewfinder. Have the LCD panel rotated 180
degrees and closed with the screen facing out.
1 Set the power mode to CAMERA-TAPE
or CAMERA-MEMORY (p. 17).
2 Close the LCD panel with the screen
facing out.
appears on the screen.
3 Touch .
[Set LCD off?] appears on the screen.
4 Touch [YES].
The LCD screen is turned off.
5 Touch the LCD screen while checking
the display in the viewfinder.
[EXPOSURE], etc. are displayed.
6 Touch the button you want to set.
• [EXPOSURE]: Adjust with /
and touch .
• [FADER]: Touch it repeatedly to select a
desired effect (only in the CAMERATAPE mode).
• : The LCD screen lights up.
To hide the buttons on the LCD screen,
touch .
Step 5: Setting the date and time
Set the date and time when using this
camcorder for the first time. If you do not set
the date and time, the [CLOCK SET] screen
appears every time you turn on your
camcorder.
b Note
• If you do not use your camcorder for about 3
months, the built-in rechargeable battery gets
discharged and the date and time settings may be
cleared from the memory. In that case, charge the
rechargeable battery (p. 142) and then set the date
and time again.
Getting started
To use the large-capacity battery pack
When you use the large-capacity battery pack
(NP-QM71D/QM91D) on your camcorder,
extend the viewfinder and pull it up to the
optimal angle for viewing.
OPEN
POWER switch
1 Turn on your camcorder (p. 17).
2 Press OPEN and open the LCD panel.
Proceed to step 7 when you set the clock for
the first time.
3 Touch .
EXPO–
SURE
SPOT
FOCUS
PRGRAM
AE
–:––:––
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60min
MENU
FAD ER
SPOT
METER
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4 Touch [MENU].
60min
–:––:––
CAMERA SET
PROGRAM AE
SPOT METER
EXPOSURE
OK
5 Select (TIME/LANGU.) with
/ , then touch .
DISPLAY
MENU ROTATE
LANGUAGE
PROGRAM AE
–:––:––
OK
60min
A. SHUT OFF
CLOCK SET
WORLD TIME
6 Select [CLOCK SET] with / ,
then touch .
CLOCK SET
DATE
Y 1M 1D 0: 00
2005
–:––:––
OK
Step 6: Inserting the recording media
Inserting a cassette tape
You can record on standard 8 mm ,
Hi8 and Digital8 cassettes in Digital8
system only. For details on these cassettes
(such as write-protection), see page 134.
b Notes
• Do not force the cassette into the compartment. This
may cause a malfunction of your camcorder.
• The recording time when you use your camcorder is
2/3 of the indicated time on Hi8 tape. If you
select the LP mode in the menu settings, the
recording time is the indicated time on Hi8
tape.
1 Slide the OPEN/EJECT lever in
the direction of the arrow and open the
lid until it clicks.
OPEN/EJECT lever
Lid
7 Set [Y] (year) with / , then touch
.
CLOCK SET
DATE
Y 1M 1 D 0: 00
2005
–:––:––
OK
You can set any year up to the year 2079.
8 Set [M] (month), [D] (day), hour and
minute in the same way as was done in
step 7, then touch .
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The cassette compartment automatically
comes out and opens up.
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2 Insert a cassette with its window-side
facing up.
Window-side
Push the center of the
back of the cassette
lightly.
3 Press .
The cassette compartment automatically
slides back in.
Inserting a “Memory Stick”
For details on the “Memory Stick” (such as
write-protection), see page 135.
b Note
• When using the half-sized “Memory Stick,” the
“Memory Stick Duo,” make sure you attach the
Memory Stick Duo adaptor. Your camcorder may
malfunction when it is inserted without an adaptor
(p. 136).
Access
lamp
b mark
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4 Close the lid.
To eject the cassette
1
Slide the OPEN/EJECT lever in the
direction of the arrow and open the lid.
The cassette compartment automatically
comes out.
2 Take out the cassette, then press .
The cassette compartment automatically
slides back in.
3 Close the lid.
Insert the “Memory Stick” with the b
mark at the bottom left corner until it
clicks.
To eject a “Memory Stick”
Lightly push the “Memory Stick” in once.
Lightly push in
once.
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b Notes
• If you force the “Memory Stick” into the “Memory
Stick” slot in the wrong direction, the “Memory
Stick” slot may be damaged.
• Do not insert anything other than a “Memory Stick”
into the “Memory Stick” slot. Doing so may cause a
malfunction of your camcorder.
• When the access lamp is lit or flashing, your
camcorder is reading/writing data from/to the
“Memory Stick.” Do not shake or knock your
camcorder, turn the power off, eject the “Memory
Stick,” or remove the battery pack. Otherwise,
image data may be damaged.
Step 7: Setting the screen language
You can select the language to be used on the
LCD screen.
POWER switch OPEN
1 Turn on your camcorder.
2 Press OPEN to open the LCD panel.
3 Touch .
60 min STBY
MENU
1/3
FAD ER
SPOT
METER
EXPO–
SURE
SPOT
FOCUS
PRGRAM
AE
0:00:00
4 Touch [LANGUAGE].
If the item is not displayed on the screen,
touch / . If you cannot find it, touch
[MENU], and select it from the
(TIME/LANGU.) menu. (p. 83)
ΕΛΛΗ
ΝΙΚΑ
ENG
[
SIMP
0:00:00
]
60 min STBY
LANGUAGE: ENGLISH
DEU
TSCH
1/4
ENG
LISH
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5 Select the desired language with /
, then touch .
z Tip
• Your camcorder offers [ENG[SIMP]](simplified
English) for when you cannot find your native
tongue among the options.
Getting started
Getting started
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Recording
Recording movies
You can record movies on a tape or a
“Memory Stick.”
Before recording, follow steps 1 to 7 in
“Getting started” (p. 13 - p. 22).
When you are recording on a tape, movies
will be recorded along with stereo sound.
When you are recording on a “Memory
Stick,” the movie will be recorded with
monaural sound.
3 Select the recording mode.
To record on a tape
Slide the POWER switch until the
CAMERA-TAPE lamp lights up, and your
camcorder is set to the standby mode.
Slide the POWER
switch while
pressing the green
button.
Camera recording lamp
OPEN
z Tip
• Performing Easy Handycam operation, even first
REC START/STOP
time users can record easily. For details,see page 33.
POWER switch
1 Remove the lens cap. Pull the lens cap
string down and attach it to the grip
belt.
To record on a “Memory Stick” –
MPEG MOVIE EX
Slide the POWER switch repeatedly until
the CAMERA-MEMORY lamp lights up,
and the currently selected recording folder
appears on the screen.
Slide the POWER
switch while
pressing the green
button.
4 Press REC START/STOP.
Recording starts. [REC] appears on the
LCD screen and the Camera recording lamp
lights up.
Press REC START/STOP again to stop
recording.
To check the most recently recorded
MPEG movie – Review
Touch . Playback starts automatically.
Touch again to return to standby.
To delete the movie, touch after playback
is finished, then [YES].
To cancel deleting, touch [NO].
2 Press OPEN and open the LCD panel.
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To turn the power off
Slide the POWER switch up to (CHG) OFF.
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b Note
• While recording movies on a
only menu items available will be those with short
cuts on the Personal Menu. In order to use other
menu items, add them to the Personal Menu.
z Tip
• If you do not use your camcorder for a long time,
remove the cassette and store it.
“Memory Stick,” the
Indicators displayed during recording
on a “Memory Stick”
The indicators will not be recorded on the
“Memory Stick.”
Date/time (p. 55) will not be displayed during
recording.
Indicators displayed during recording
on a tape
The indicators will not be recorded on the tape.
Date/time and the camera settings data (p. 55)
will not be displayed during recording.
60min
A Remaining battery
The indicated time may not be correct
depending on the environment of use.
When you opened or closed the LCD panel,
it takes about 1 minute to display the correct
remaining battery time.
B Recording mode (SP or LP)
C Format indicator
D Recording status ([STBY] (standby) or
[REC] (recording))
E Time code or tape counter
(hour: minute: second)
F Recording capacity of the tape
Displayed after you run the tape for a while.
G Personal Menu button (p. 60)
H END SEARCH/EDIT SEARCH/Rec
review display switch button (p. 45)
0:00:00REC
P-MENU
60min REC
101
0:00:00
320
P-MENU
2min
A Recording folder
B Remaining battery
The indicated time may not be correct
depending on the environment of use.
When you opened or closed the LCD panel,
it takes about 1 minute to display the correct
remaining battery time.
C Recording status ([REC] (recording))
D Movie size
E Recorded time (hour: minute: second)
F Recording capacity of the “Memory
Stick”
G “Memory Stick” recording start
indicator (appears for about 5 seconds)
H Personal Menu button (p. 60)
I Review button (p. 24)
b Notes
• Before changing the battery pack, slide the POWER
switch up to (CHG) OFF.
• In the default setting, when you do not operate the
camcorder for more than about 5 minutes, the power
will automatically turn off to prevent battery loss
([A.SHUT OFF], p. 82). To restart recording, slide
the POWER switch down to select CAMERATAPE or CAMERA-MEMORY, and then press
REC START/STOP.
Recording
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z Tips
• You can also use REC START/STOP on LCD frame
to record moving pictures. It is useful when you
record from a low-angle or record by yourself in the
mirror mode.
• To press REC START/STOP on LCD frame,
support the LCD panel with your hand.
• To ensure smooth transition on a tape from the last
recorded scene to the next, note the following.
– Do not remove the cassette. (The picture will be
recorded continuously without a break even when
you turn the power off).
– Do not record pictures in SP mode and LP mode on
the same tape.
– Avoid stopping then recording a movie in the LP
mode.
• See “To record for a longer time on a “Memory
Stick”” (p. 26) for the approximate length of time it
is possible to record on a “Memory Stick” of
different capacities.
• The recording time, date, and the camera settings data
(for tape only) are recorded automatically on the
recording media without being displayed on the screen.
You can view this information during playback by
selecting [DATA CODE] in the menu setting (p. 55).
Recording for a longer time
To record for a longer time on a tape
In the (STANDARD SET) menu, select
[ REC MODE], then [LP] (p. 77).
In the LP mode, you can record 1.5 times longer
than you can when recording in the SP mode.
A tape recorded in the LP mode should be
played back only on this camcorder.
To record for a longer time on a
“Memory Stick”
In the (MEMORY SET) menu, select
[MOVIE SET], [ IMAGE SIZE], then [160 ×
112] (p. 66).
The length of time you can record on a
“Memory Stick” varies depending on the image
size and the recording environment.
Refer to the following list for approximate
length of time you can record movies on a Sony
“Memory Stick” formatted on your camcorder.
Image size and time (hour: minute: second)
[320 × 240] [160 × 112]
26
8MB 00:01:20 00:05:20
16MB 00:02:40 00:10:40
32MB 00:05:20 00:21:20
64MB 00:10:40 00:42:40
128MB 00:21:20 01:25:20
256MB 00:42:40 02:50:40
512MB 01:25:20 05:41:20
1GB 02:50:40 11:22:40
2GB 05:41:20 22:45:20
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Using zoom
When the CAMERA-TAPE mode is
selected, you can choose zoom to
magnification levels greater than 20 times,
and from that point activate the digital zoom
([DIGITAL ZOOM], p. 64).
Occasional use of the zoom is effective, but
use it sparingly for best results.
To use the zoom buttons on LCD frame
Keep W pressed to record wider range of view,
and keep T pressed to record closer view.
b Notes
• You cannot change the zoom speed with the zoom
buttons on LCD frame.
• To press the zoom buttons on LCD frame, support
the LCD panel with your hand.
Using the built-in light
1 cm (approx.
1/2 inch)*
* The minimum distance required between your
camcorder and the subject to get a sharp focus in
that position of the lever.
80 cm
(approx.
2 5/8 feet)*
Move the power zoom lever slightly for a
slower zoom. Move it further for a faster
zoom.
To record wider range of view
Move the power zoom lever towards W.
The subject appears farther away (Wide
angle).
To record closer view
Move the power zoom lever towards T.
The subject appears closer (Telephoto).
You can use the built-in light to suit your
shooting situation. The recommended
distance between the subject and camcorder
is about 1.5 m (5 feet).
Built-in light
LIGHT
Press LIGHT repeatedly to select a setting.
The settings are displayed cyclically in the
following order.
No indicator displayed: Always records
without using the built-in light.
m
: Automatically turns on and off
according to the ambient brightness.
m
: Always turns on.
To turn off the built-in light
Press LIGHT repeatedly until no indicator
appears on the screen.
b Notes
• The built-in video light emits very bright light,
which is perfectly safe in normal use. However,
avoid directly aiming the light at a subject’s eyes
from very close range.
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• The battery pack discharges quickly while the builtin light is turned on.
• When you do not use your camcorder, turn the builtin light off and remove the battery pack to avoid
turning on the built-in light accidentally.
• When flickering occurs while shooting in the
mode, press LIGHT until
appears.
• The built-in light may turn on/off when you use the
[PROGRAM AE] or backlight function while
shooting in the mode.
• The built-in light is turned off in the following cases:
– While the END SEARCH function is working.
– Interval time of Interval recording.
– When you leave it on for more than 5 minutes with
the POWER switch set to CAMERA-MEMORY.
– When it stays on in the mode for more
than 5 minutes.
– When you leave it on for more than 5 minutes with
no cassette inserted or after the tape has run out.
• When you use the conversion lens (optional), light
from the built-in light is blocked and may not
illuminate the subject properly.
Recording in mirror mode
You can turn the LCD panel towards the
subject so that you and your subject can share
the image being recorded. You can also
utilize this function when recording yourself,
or to keep the attention of small children
attracted to the camcorder while you record
them.
Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the
camcorder, then rotate it 180 degrees
towards the subject.
A mirror-image of the subject appears on the
LCD screen, but the picture will be normal
when recorded.
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Using the self-timer
With the self-timer, you can start recording
after a delay of about 10 seconds.
REC START/STOP
4 Press REC START/STOP.
You will hear a beep sound counting down
for about 10 seconds (The count down
indication begins from 8).
The recording starts.
To stop recording, press REC START/
STOP.
To cancel the count down
Touch [RESET] or press REC START/STOP.
REC START/STOP
1 Touch .
2 Touch [SELF-TIMER].
If the item is not displayed on the screen,
touch / . If you cannot find it, touch
[MENU], and select it from the
(CAMERA SET) menu.
SELF–TIMER: OFF
0:00:0060 min STBY
ONOFF
3 Touch [ON], then .
appears.
To cancel the self-timer
Follow steps 1 and 2, then select [OFF] in step
3.
Recording
60min
0:00:00STBY
P-MENU
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Recording still
images
recording
You can record still images on a “Memory
Stick.” Before recording, follow steps 1 to 7
in “Getting started” (p. 13 - p. 22).
OPEN
POWER switch
z Tip
• Performing Easy Handycam operation, even first
time users can record easily. For details, see page 33.
1 Remove the lens cap. Pull the lens cap
string down and attach it to the grip
belt.
– Memory photo
PHOTO
3 Slide the POWER switch repeatedly
until the CAMERA-MEMORY lamp
lights up.
The selected recording folder is displayed.
Slide the POWER
switch while pressing
the green button.
4 Press and hold PHOTO lightly.
You will hear a light beeping sound when
the focus and brightness settings are
adjusted. Recording does not start at this
point.
The indicator
stops flashing.
The number of images
that can be recorded.*
60min
101
* The number of images that can be recorded
varies depending on the image quality setting
and the recording environment.
FINE
20
P-MENU
2 Press OPEN and open the LCD panel.
Recording
30
5 Press PHOTO fully.
A shutter sound is heard. When bars of
disappears, the image is recorded
on the “Memory Stick.”
To check the most recently recorded
image – Review
Touch .
Touch to return to standby.
To delete the image, touch , then [YES].
To cancel deleting, touch [NO].
To turn the power off
Slide the POWER switch up to (CHG) OFF.
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To record moving subjects correcting
jitter - FIELD/FRAME
Select the (MEMORY SET) menu,
[STILL SET], then [ FLD/FRAME].
Your camcorder compensates for camera-shake
when recording moving subjects in the [FIELD]
mode. Your camcorder records in high quality
in the [FRAME] mode (p. 66).
Indicators displayed during recording
60min
101
FINE
P-MENU
Selecting image quality
Select the (MEMORY SET) menu,
[STILL SET], then [ QUALITY] (p. 66).
The number of pictures you can record on a
“Memory Stick” varies depending on the
quality of the image and the recording
environment.
Refer to the following list for the approximate
number of pictures that can be recorded on a
Sony “Memory Stick” formatted on your
camcorder.
Image quality and number of images
The image size of [FINE] is about 150 kB, that
of [STANDARD] is about 60 kB.
[FINE] [STANDARD]
Recording
A Recording folder
B Quality
([FINE]) or ([STANDARD])
C Personal Menu button (p. 60)
D Review button (p. 30)
b Notes
• When recording fast-moving subjects in the
[FRAME] mode, the recorded image appears blurry.
• When recording in the [FRAME] mode, your
camcorder may not correct camera-shake. We
recommend that you shoot objects with a tripod.
z Tips
• When you press PHOTO on your Remote
Commander, the image displayed on the screen at
that timing is recorded.
• The recording time, date, and the camera settings
data are recorded automatically on the recording
media without being displayed on the screen. You
can view this information during playback by
selecting [DATA CODE] in the menu setting
(p. 55).
8MB 50 120
16MB 96 240
32MB 190 485
64MB 390 980
128MB 780 1970
256MB 1400 3550
512MB 2850 7200
1GB 5900 14500
2GB 12000 30000
z Tip
• The still image size is 640 × 480 dots only.
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Using the self-timer
With the self-timer, you can record a still
image after a delay of about 10 seconds.
PHOTO
PHOTO
1 Touch .
2 Touch [SELF-TIMER].
If the item is not displayed on the screen,
touch / . If you cannot find it, touch
[MENU] and select it from the
(CAMERA SET) menu.
60min
FINE
SELF–TIMER: OFF
20
4 Press PHOTO.
You will hear a beep sound counting down
for about 10 seconds (The count down
indication begins from 8).
The image is recorded. When bars of
disappears, the image is recorded
on the “Memory Stick.”
To cancel the count down
Touch [RESET].
To cancel the self-timer
Follow steps 1 and 2, then select [OFF] in step
3.
ONOFF
3 Touch [ON], then .
appears.
60min
FINE
101
P-MENU
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Recording a still image on a “Memory Stick” while recording movies on a tape
Recording with ease
– Easy Handycam
You can record still images on a “Memory
Stick.” Before recording, follow steps 1 to 7
in “Getting started” (p. 13 - p. 22).
PHOTO
Press PHOTO fully during tape recording.
Recording is
complete when the
scrolling stops.
To record still images in standby mode
Press and hold PHOTO lightly. Check the
image and press it fully.
b Notes
• You cannot record a still image on a “Memory
Stick” during the following operations:
– [16:9 WIDE] mode
– Memory overlap
– MEMORY MIX function
• Titles are not recorded on a “Memory Stick.”
With this Easy Handycam operation, most of
the camera settings are set to automatic
mode, only basic functions become available,
and screen font size increases for easy
viewing. Even first time users can enjoy easy
recording. Before recording, follow steps 1 to
7 in “Getting started” (p. 13 - p. 22)
Camera recording lamp
Lens cap
OPEN
EASY
POWER switch
PHOTO
REC START/STOP
Recording a movie
During Easy Handycam operation, you can
record movies on a tape only. To record movies
on a “Memory Stick,” see page 24 (MPEG
MOVIE EX).
1 Remove the lens cap. Pull the lens cap
string down and attach it to the grip
belt.
Recording
2 Press OPEN and open the LCD panel.
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3 Slide the POWER switch until the
CAMERA-TAPE lamp lights up.
Slide the POWER
switch while
pressing the green
button.
Recording a still image
1 Remove the lens cap. Pull the lens cap
string down and attach it to the grip
belt.
2 Press OPEN and open the LCD panel.
4 Press EASY.
The EASY lights up in blue.
Easy Handycam
operation
ON
5 Press REC START/STOP.
Recording starts. [REC] appears on the
LCD screen and the Camera recording lamp
lights up. Press REC START/STOP again
to stop recording.
To turn the power off
Slide the POWER switch up to the (CHG) OFF
position.
To cancel Easy Handycam operation
Press EASY again.
b Notes
• You cannot turn Easy Handycam operation on or off
during:
– Recording
– USB Streaming
• During Easy Handycam operation, BACK LIGHT
(p. 35) is not available.
• During Easy Handycam operation, the setti ngs of the
functions that are not displayed on the screen return
to their defaults. Previously made settings are
restored when you cancel Easy Handycam
operation.
3 Slide the POWER switch repeatedly
until the CAMERA-MEMORY lamp
lights up.
Slide the POWER
switch while
pressing the green
button.
4 Press EASY.
The EASY lights up in blue.
5 Press and hold PHOTO lightly to
adjust focus, then press fully.
A shutter sound is heard. When bars of
disappear, the image is recorded on
the “Memory Stick.”
To turn the power off
Slide the POWER switch up to the (CHG) OFF
position.
To cancel Easy Handycam operation
Press EASY again.
b Notes
• You cannot turn Easy Handycam operation on or off
during recording.
• During Easy Handycam operation, BACK LIGHT
(p. 35) is not available.
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• During Easy Handycam oper ation, the settings of the
functions that are not displayed on the screen return
to their defaults. Previously made settings are
restored when you cancel the Easy Handycam
operation.
Adjusting the exposure
Making full use of Easy Handycam operation
1 Touch [MENU].
The available menu items are displayed on
the screen.
Example: In the CAMERA-MEMORY mode
60min
SELFTIMER
BEEP
CLOCK
SET
20
LAN-
GUAGE
2 Touch the desired item.
3 Select the desired setting.
For [CLOCK SET]
1 Set [Y] (year) with / , then touch
.
2 Set [M] (month), [D] (day), hour and
minutes in the same way as [Y] (year),
then touch .
For [LANGUAGE]
Select the desired language with / ,
then touch .
For [BEEP]
See page 81.
For [SELF-TIMER] (In the CAMERAMEMORY mode only)
Touch [ON], then . Press PHOTO fully.
You will hear a beep sound counting down
for about 10 seconds. When the bars of
disappear, the image is recorded on
the “Memory Stick.”
The exposure is adjusted automatically in the
default setting.
Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects
When your subject has its back to the sun or
other light, you can adjust the exposure to
prevent the subject from becoming
shadowed.
BACK LIGHT
Press BACK LIGHT during recording or
in the standby mode.
. appears.
To cancel the back light function, press BACK
LIGHT again.
b Note
• The back light function is canceled when you set
[EXPOSURE] to [MANUAL] (p. 36) or select
[SPOT METER] (p. 36).
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Fixing the exposure for the selected subject – Flexible spot meter
You can adjust and fix the exposure to the
subject, so that it is recorded in suitable
brightness even when there is strong contrast
between the subject and the background
(such as subjects in the limelight on stage).
1 Touch during recording or in
the standby mode.
b Notes
• You cannot use the Flexible spot meter together
with:
– Color Slow Shutter function
– NightShot plus function
• If you set [PROGRAM AE], [SPOT METER] is
automatically set to [AUTO].
z Tip
• If you set [SPOT METER], [EXPOSURE] is
automatically set to [MANUAL].
Adjusting the exposure manually
2 Touch [SPOT METER].
If the item is not displayed on the screen,
touch / . If you cannot find it, touch
[MENU], and select it from the
(CAMERA SET) menu.
SPOT METER STBY
0:00:00
ENDAUTO
3 Touch the point you want to adjust and
fix the exposure on the screen.
[SPOT METER] flashes while the camera
is adjusted the exposure for the selected
point.
SPOT METER STBY
0:00:00
ENDAUTO
4 Touch [END].
You can fix the brightness of a picture at the
best exposure. When recording indoors on a
clear day, for instance, you can avoid
backlight shadows on people next to the
window by manually fixing the exposure to
that of the wall side of the room.
1 Touch during recording or in
the standby mode.
2 Touch [EXPOSURE].
If the item is not displayed on the screen,
touch / . If you cannot find it, touch
[MENU], and select it from the
(CAMERA SET) menu.
60min 0:00:00STBY
EXPOSURE: AUTO
MANUALAUTO
3 Touch [MANUAL].
EXPOSURE: MANUAL
0:00:006 0mi n STBY
To return the setting to automatic
exposure
Follow steps 1 and 2, then select [AUTO] in
step 3. Or set [EXPOSURE] to [AUTO] (p. 36).
Recording
36
MANUALAUTO
OK
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4 Adjust the exposure by touching
(dim)/ (bright), then touch .
60min
To return the setting to automatic exposure
Follow steps 1 and 2, then select [AUTO] in step 3.
0:00:00STBY
P-MENU
Recording in dark
places
You can record subjects in dark places (such
as when capturing the face of your baby
sleeping) with the NightShot plus, Super
NightShot plus or Color Slow Shutter
function.
The NightShot plus and Super NightShot
plus function enable you to record an image
brighter and smoother.
The Color Slow Shutter function enables you
to record an image more faithful to the
original colors.
– NightShot plus, etc.
NIGHTSHOT PLUS
OFF ON
Recording
Set the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch to ON.
and [“NIGHTSHOT PLUS”] appear.
To cancel NightShot plus, set the NIGHTSHOT
PLUS switch to OFF.
To record higher sensitivity pictures on
the tape – Super NightShot plus
The Super NightShot plus function enables you
to use the NightShot plus function more
effectively.
The picture will be recorded at a maximum of
16 times the sensitivity of NightShot plus
recording.
1 Slide the POWER switch to select the
CAMERA-TAPE mode.
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2 Set the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch to
ON.
and [“NIGHTSHOT PLUS”] appear.
3 Touch .
4 Touch [SUPER NSPLUS].
If the item is not displayed on the screen,
touch / . If you cannot find it, touch
[MENU], and select it from the
(CAMERA SET) menu.
5 Touch [ON], then .
appears.
To cancel Super NightShot plus, follow
steps 3 and 4, then select [OFF] in step 5.
Or, set the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch to
OFF.
To record a clearer picture in color on
the tape – Color Slow Shutter
1
Slide the POWER switch to select the
CAMERA-TAPE mode.
2 Make sure the NIGHTSHOT PLUS
switch is set to OFF.
3 Touch .
4 Touch [COLOR SLOW S].
If the item is not displayed on the screen,
touch / . If you cannot find it, touch
[MENU], and select it from the
(CAMERA SET) menu.
5 Touch [ON], then .
appears.
To cancel Color Slow Shutter, follow steps
3 and 4, then select [OFF] in step 5.
b Notes
• Do not use the NightShot plus/Super NightShot plus
function in bright places. This may cause a
malfunction.
• The Color Slow Shutter function may not operate
correctly in total darkness. When you are recording
in a place with no light at all, use the NightShot plus
or Super NightShot plus functions.
• You cannot use the Super NightShot plus/Color
Slow Shutter function together with:
– FADER function
– Digital effect
– [PROGRAM AE]
• You cannot use the Color Slow Shutter function
together with:
– Manual exposure
– Flexible spot meter
• When using the Super NightShot plus or Color Slow
Shutter function, the shutter speed of your
camcorder changes depending on the brightness.
The motion of the picture may slow down at this
time.
• Adjust the focus manually when it is hard to focus
automatically.
• Do not cover the infrared port with your fingers or
other objects. Remove the conversion le ns (optional)
if it is attached.
• Depending on the shooting conditions or
circumstances, colors may not be reproduced
properly.
z Tip
• If you record subjects in complete darkness, setting
[NS LIGHT] to [ON] on the menu is recommended.
The maximum shooting distance using the
NightShot Light is about 3 m (10 feet).
(The default setting is [ON])
If you record subjects in dark places (such as night
scene or in moonlight), set [NS LIGHT] to [OFF] on
the menu. You can make image color deeper (p. 63).
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Adjusting the focus
The focus is adjusted automatically in the
default setting.
Adjusting the focus for an offcenter subject – SPOT FOCUS
To adjust the focus automatically
Follow steps 1 and 2, then touch [AUTO] in step
3. Or set [FOCUS] to [AUTO] (p. 39).
b Note
• You cannot use the SPOT FOCUS function together
with [PROGRAM AE].
z Tip
• If you set [SPOT FOCUS], [FOCUS] is
automatically set to [MANUAL].
You can select and adjust the focal point to
aim it at a subject not located in the center of
the screen.
1 Touch during recording or in
the standby mode.
2 Touch [SPOT FOCUS].
If the item is not displayed on the screen,
touch / . If you cannot find it, touch
[MENU], and select it from the
(CAMERA SET) menu.
SPOT FOCUS STBY
0:00:00
ENDAUTO
3 Touch the subject for which you want
to adjust the focus on the screen.
[SPOT FOCUS] flashes while the camera is
adjusting the focus.
SPOT FOCUS STBY
9 appears.
0:00:00
ENDAUTO
4 Touch [END].
Adjusting the focus manually
You can adjust the focus manually according
to the recording conditions.
Use this function in the following cases.
– To record a subject behind a window covered
with raindrops.
– To record horizontal stripes.
– To record a subject with little contrast
between the subject and its background.
– When you want to focus on a subject in the
background.
– To record a stationary subject using a tripod.
1 Touch during recording or in
the standby mode.
2 Touch [FOCUS].
If the item is not displayed on the screen,
touch / . If you cannot find it, touch
[MENU], and select it from the
(CAMERA SET) menu.
60 min STBY
FOCUS: AUTO
0:00:00
Recording
AUTO MANUAL
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3 Touch [MANUAL].
appears.
4 Touch or to sharpen focus.
: To focus on close subjects.
: To focus on distant subjects.
9 changes to when the focus cannot be
adjusted any further.
when the focus cannot be adjusted any
closer.
60 min STBY
FOCUS: MANUAL
9 changes to
0:00:00
Recording a picture using various effects
AUTO MANUAL
Tips for focusing manually
• It is easier to focus on the subject when
you use the zoom function. Move the
power zoom lever towards T (telephoto)
to adjust the focus, and then, towards W
(wide angle) to adjust the zoom for
recording.
• When you want to record a close-up
image of a subject, move the power zoom
lever towards W (wide angle) to fully
magnify the image, then adjust the focus.
OK
5 Touch .
To adjust the focus automatically
Follow steps 1 and 2, then touch [AUTO] in
step 3.
POWER switch
Fading in and out of a scene – FADER
You can add the following effects to
currently recording pictures.
[BLACK FADER]
[WHITE FADER]
[MOSAIC FADER]
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[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.
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[OVERLAP] (fade in only)
(While storing the image, the screen turns to
blue.)
[WIPE] (fade in only)
[DOT FADER] (fade in only)
1 Slide the POWER switch to select the
CAMERA-TAPE mode.
2 Touch in the standby mode (to
fade in) or during recording (to fade
out).
3 Touch [FADER].
If the item is not displayed on the screen,
touch / . If you cannot find it, touch
[MENU], and select it from the (PICT.
APPLI.) menu.
BLACK
FAD ER
MOSAIC
FAD ER
0:00:00
60 min STBY
FADER: OFF
OFF
1/2
WHITE
FAD ER
60min
0:00:00STBY
BLACK
FADE R
P-MENU
5 Press REC START/STOP.
The fader indicator stops flashing and
disappears when the fade is complete.
To cancel the operation
Follow steps 2 and 3, then touch [OFF] in step 4.
b Notes
• The OVERLAP, WIPE and DOT FADER functions
do not work with tapes recorded on other devices in
the Hi8 /standard 8 mm system.
• The title does not fade in or fade out. Erase it before
operating the FADER function if it is not needed.
• You cannot use the FADER function together with:
– Super NightShot plus function
– Color Slow Shutter function
– Digital effect
– [INTERVAL REC] (Interval recording)
– [FRAME REC] (Frame recording)
– Self-timer
Fading in from still image on the
“Memory Stick” – Memory overlap
You can fade in from the still image on the
“Memory Stick” to the movie currently being
recorded on the tape.
Still image
Movie
Recording
4 Touch the desired effect, then touch
.
When you touch [OVERLAP], [WIPE] and
[DOT FADER], the image on the tape in
your camcorder is stored as a still image.
1 Check that you have a “Memory Stick”
with the still image to be superimposed
and a tape in your camcorder.
2 Slide the POWER switch to select the
CAMERA-TAPE mode.
3 Touch .
4 Touch [MENU].
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5 Select (PICT. APPLI.), then
[ OVERLAP] by touching /
and touch .
The recorded image appears on the
thumbnail screen.
6 Touch (previous) / (next) to
select the still image to be superimposed.
7 Touch [ON], then .
8 Touch .
9 Press REC START/STOP to start
recording.
[M. OVRLAP] stops flashing, and
disappears when fading is finished.
[SLOW SHUTTR] (slow shutter)
You can slow down the shutter speed. This
mode is suitable for shooting a subject more
clearly in a dark place.
[OLD MOVIE]
You can add an old movie-type atmosphere to
pictures. Your camcorder automatically records
pictures in the letterbox mode for all screen size,
sepia in color, and at a slower shutter speed.
1 Slide the POWER switch to select the
CAMERA-TAPE mode.
Using special effects – Digital effect
You can add digital effects to the recordings.
[STILL]
You can record a movie while superimposing it
on a previously recorded still image.
[FLASH] (flash motion)
You can record a movie with a serial-still-image
effect (strobe effect).
[LUMI. KEY] (luminance key)
You can replace a brighter area in a previously
recorded still image, such as the background of
a person or a title written on white paper, with a
movie.
[TRAIL]
You can record a picture so that an incidental
image like a trail is left.
2 Touch .
3 Touch [D.EFFECT].
If the item is not displayed on the screen,
touch / . If you cannot find it, touch
[MENU], and select it from the (PICT.
APPLI.) menu.
LUMI.
KEY
0:00:00
60 min STBY
D. EFFECT: OFF
OFF STILL
1/2
FLASH
4 Touch the desired effect, then adjust
the effect by touching (decrease) /
(increase) and touch
Adjustment screen example:
60 min STBY
D. EFFECT: STILL
0:00:00
OK
When you touch [STILL] or [LUMI. KEY],
the image displayed on the screen at that
time is saved as a still image.
.
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Effect Items to adjust
[STILL] The degree of transparency
[FLASH] The interval of frame-by-
[LUMI. KEY] The color scheme of the
[TRAIL] The fade time of the
[SLOW
SHUTTR]*
[OLD MOVIE] No adjustment necessary.
* It is hard to adjust the focus automatically when
you choose this effect. Adjust the focus
manually using a tripod to steady the
camcorder.
of the still image you want
to superimpose on a
movie.
frame playback.
area in the still image
which is to be swapped
with a movie.
incidental image.
Shutter speed (1 is 1/25, 2
is 1/12, 3 is 1/6, 4 is 1/3).
5 Touch .
appears.
To cancel Digital effect
Follow steps 2 and 3, then select [OFF] in step
4.
b Notes
• You cannot use Digital effect together with:
– Super NightShot plus function
– Color Slow Shutter function
– FADER function
– Memory overlap
– MEMORY MIX function
• You cannot use [SLOW SHUTTR]/[OLD MOVIE]
together with [PROGRAM AE] (except [AUTO]).
• You cannot use [OLD MOVIE] together with:
– [16:9 WIDE] mode
– Picture effect ([PICT. EFFECT])
z Tip
• You can create a picture with color and brightness
reversed or a picture that looks like a pastel drawing
while recording on a tape. For details, refer to the
Picture effect ([PICT. EFFECT], p. 69).
Overlaying still images on movies on a tape – MEMORY MIX
You can superimpose a still image you have
recorded on a “Memory Stick” over the
movie you are currently recording on a tape.
You can then record the superimposed
pictures on a tape or a “Memory Stick.” (You
cannot superimpose a still image on a tape
which you have already finished recording.)
[MTCAM LUMI.] (Memory Luminance
key)
You can swap the brighter (white) area of a still
image into a movie. To use this function, have a
still image of an illustration or title handwritten
on white paper recorded on a “Memory Stick”
beforehand.
Still image
[CAMTM CHROMA] (Camera Chroma
key)
You can superimpose a movie on top of a still
image, such as an image which can be used as
background. Shoot the movie with the subject
against a blue background. Only the blue area of
the movie will be swapped with the still image.
Still image
[MTCAM CHROMA] (Memory Chroma
key)
You can have the movie swap into the blue area
of a still image such as an illustration or into a
frame with a blue area enclosed by the frame.
Still image
Movie
Movie
Blue
Movie
Recording
Blue
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1 Check that you have a “Memory
Stick” with the still image to be
superimposed and a tape (only if you
are recording on tape) in your
camcorder.
2 Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to
select the CAMERA-TAPE mode
(when you are recording on a tape) or
the CAMERA-MEMORY mode
(when you are recording on a
“Memory Stick”).
3 Touch .
4 Touch [MEMORY MIX].
If the item is not displayed on the screen,
touch / . If you cannot find it, touch
[MENU], and select it from the (PICT.
APPLI.) menu.
The still image stored in the “Memory
Stick” will be displayed on the thumbnail
screen.
Thumbnail screen
OFF
CAM M
CHROMA
0:00:00
M CAM
LUMI.
M CAM
CHROMA
OK
60 min STBY
MEMORY MIX: OFF
101
101–0001
5 Touch / to select the still
image to overlap.
6 Touch the desired effect.
The still image is superimposed on the
movie which is currently displayed on the
LCD screen.
60 min STBY
MEMORY MIX: CAM M CHROMA
101
101–0001
0:00:00
OK
7 Touch (decrease)/ (increase)
to adjust the following.
For [MTCAM LUMI.]
The color scheme of the bright area in the
still image which is to be swapped into a
movie. When you want to record only the
still image stored on the “Memory Stick” to
a tape, touch on the screen in
[MTCAM LUMI.] until the bar indicator
is extended fully to the right side.
For [CAMTM CHROMA]
The color scheme of the blue area in the
movie.
For [M
TCAM CHROMA]
The color scheme of the blue area in the still
image which is to be swapped into a movie.
8 Touch twice.
appears.
9 Start recording.
When you are recording on a tape
Press REC START/STOP.
When you are recording on a
“Memory Stick”
Press PHOTO fully.
To cancel MEMORY MIX
Follow steps 1 to 4, then touch [OFF] in step 5.
b Notes
• When the overlapping still image has a large amount
of white, the image in the thumbnail screen may not
be clear.
• When you use the MEMORY MIX function in the
mirror mode (p. 28), the picture on the LCD screen
appears normally, without being mirror-reversed.
• You may not be able to play back pictures modified
on your computer or recorde d with other camcorders
on your camcorder.
z Tip
• The supplied CD-ROM “Picture Package Ver.1.5”
contains sample images for use in MEMORY MIX
operations. Refer to “First Step Guide” in the
supplied CD-ROM for details.
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Searching for the starting point
POWER switch
Searching for the last scene of the most recent recording – END SEARCH
This function is handy when you have played
back the tape, for example, but want to start
recording right after the most recently
recorded scene. The END SEARCH function
will not work once you eject the cassette after
you have recorded on the tape.
To cancel the operation
Touch [CANCEL].
b Notes
• The END SEARCH function will not work correctly
when there is a blank section between recorded
sections on the tape.
• The END SEARCH function does not work for the
tapes recorded on other devices in the Hi8 /
standard 8 mm system.
z Tip
• You can do this operation also by selecting [END
SEARCH] in the menu setting. When PLAY/EDIT
mode is selected, you can do this operation by
selecting [END SEARCH] short-cut on .
(p. 60)
Searching manually – EDIT SEARCH
You can search for the start point while
viewing the pictures on the screen. The sound
is not played back during the search.
1 Slide the POWER switch to select the
CAMERA-TAPE mode.
2 Touch .
Recording
1 Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to
select the CAMERA-TAPE mode.
2 Touch .
0:00:00STBY60min
EDIT
3 Touch .
The last scene of the most recent recording
is played back for about 5 seconds, and the
camcorder enters the standby mode at the
point where the last recording has finished.
0:00:00STBY60min
EDIT
3 Keep touching (to go
backward)/ (to go forward) and
release it at the point where you want
the recording to start.
b Note
• The EDIT SEARCH function does not work for the
tapes recorded on other devices in the Hi8 /
standard 8 mm system.
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Reviewing the most recently recorded scenes – Rec review
You can view a few seconds of the scene
recorded just before you stopped the tape.
1 Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to
select the CAMERA-TAPE mode.
2 Touch .
0:00:00STBY60min
EDIT
3 Touch once.
The last few seconds of the most recently
recorded scene are played back. Then, your
camcorder is set to the standby mode.
b Note
• The Rec review function does not work for the tapes
recorded on other devices in the Hi8 /standard
8 mm system.
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Playback
h
Viewing movies recorded on a tape
Make sure you have a recorded cassette
inserted into your camcorder.
Some of the operations are possible using the
Remote Commander or using the touch
panel.
When you want to play back recordings on
your TV, see page 57.
OPEN POWER switc
z Tip
• Performing Easy Handycam operation, even first
time users can play back easily. For details, see
page 52.
1 Press OPEN and open the LCD panel.
3 Touch (rewind) to go to the point
you want to view.
0:00:00:0060min
P-MENU
4 Touch (play) to start playback.
To adjust the volume
Touch .
1
2 Touch [VOLUME].
If the item is not displayed on the screen,
touch / . If you cannot find it, touch
[MENU], and select it from the
(STANDARD SET) menu.
3 Adjust the volume by touching
(decrease)/ (increase), then touch
.
To stop playback
Touch (stop).
To pause
Touch (pause) during playback. Touch it
again to restart the playback.
Playback stops automatically when the pause
mode continues for more than certain period.
Playback
2 Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to
select the PLAY/EDIT mode.
Slide the POWER
switch while
pressing the green
button.
To fast forward or rewind
Touch (fast forward) or (rewind) in
stop mode.
To review movies on the viewfinder
Close the LCD panel.
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Indicators displayed during tape
playback
0:00:00:1560min
P-MENU
A Remaining battery
B Recording mode (SP or LP)
C Tape transport indicator
D Time code (hour: minute: secon d: frame)
or tape counter (hour: minute: second)
E Personal Menu button (p. 60)
F Video operation buttons
When a “Memory Stick” has been inserted,
(stop) changes to (“Memory
Stick” playback) when you stop playback.
z Tip
• When you play back tapes recorded on other devices
in the Hi8 /standard 8 mm system, the tape
counter appears on the screen.
Playing back in various modes
To fast forward or rewind during
playback – Picture search
Keep on touching (fast forward) or
(rewind) during playback.
To resume normal playback, release the button.
To view the picture while fast
forwarding or rewinding – Skip scan
Keep on touching (fast forward) or
(rewind) while fast forwarding or rewinding the
tape.
To resume fast forwarding or rewinding, release
the button.
To play back in various modes
You will not hear the recorded sound. Also, you
may see mosaic-like images of the previously
played picture remaining on the screen when
playing back in the Digital8 system.
Noise may appear when your camcorder plays
back tapes recorded on other devices in the Hi8
/standard 8 mm system.
1 During playback or playback pause,
touch .
2 Touch [ VAR. SPD PB].
If the item is not displayed on the screen,
touch / . If you cannot find it, touch
[MENU], and select it from the
(EDIT/PLAY) menu.
3 Select a playback mode.
To return to the normal playback mode,
touch (play/pause) twice (once from
frame playback).
To Touch
change the
playback
direction*
play back
slowly**
play back 2 times
faster (double
speed)
play back frame
by frame
* Horizontal lines may appear at the top, bottom,
or in the center of the screen. This is not a
malfunction.
** Pictures output from the DV Interface
cannot be played back smoothly in slow mode.
(frame) during
playback.
(slow) during
playback.
To reverse direction
1 Touch (frame).
2 (slow).
(double speed)
during playback.
To reverse direction
1 Touch (frame).
2 (double speed).
(frame) during
playback pause.
To reverse direction, touch
(frame) again during
frame playback.
4 Touch , then .
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Viewing recordings with added effects – Digital effect
You can apply [STILL], [FLASH], [LUMI.
KEY], and [TRAIL] effects when viewing
recorded pictures. For details on each effect,
see page 42.
POWER switch
1 Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to
select the PLAY/EDIT mode.
2 Touch while the picture you
want to add the effect to is displayed.
To cancel Digital effect
Follow steps 2 to 4, then select [OFF] in step 5.
b Notes
• You cannot add effects to externally input pictures.
Also, you cannot output pictures edited with digital
effects via the DV Interface.
• The Digital effect function does not work with tapes
recorded on other devices in the Hi8 /standard 8
mm system.
z Tip
• You cannot record the pictures edited using special
effects on the tape in your camcorder, but you can
copy them to a “Memory Stick” (p. 90) or another
tape (p. 88).
Playback
3 Touch [MENU].
4 Select (PICT. APPLI.), then [D.
EFFECT] by touching / and
.
5 Select an effect, then adjust the effect
by touching (decrease)/
(increase).
6 Touch twice, then .
appears.
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Viewing recordings on a “Memory Stick”
You can view pictures one at a time on the
screen. When you have a lot of pictures, you
can list them to search through them easily.
Make sure you have a recorded “Memory
Stick” inserted into your camcorder.
When you want to play back a recorded
picture on your TV, see page 57.
3 Touch .
The most recently recorded picture appears
on the screen.
101
60min
101–0001
1/10
MEMORY PLAY
P-MENU
4 Touch (previous)/ (next) to
select a picture.
Screen example (movies):
60min
320
MOV00002
MPEG
When you view a movie, touch
when the selected movie appears on the
screen.
101
2/10
MEMORY PLAY
P-MENU
OPEN
z Tip
• Performing Easy Handycam operation, even first
time users can play back easily. For details, see
page 52.
POWER switch
1 Press OPEN and open the LCD panel.
2 Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to
select the PLAY/EDIT mode.
Slide the POWER
switch while
pressing the
green button.
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To adjust the volume of movies
1
Touch .
2 Touch [VOLUME].
If the item is not displayed on the screen,
touch / . If you cannot find it, touch
[MENU], and select it from the
(STANDARD SET) menu.
3 Adjust the volume by touching
(decrease)/ (increase), then touch
.
To stop or pause movies
Touch . Touch it again to restart the
playback.
To delete pictures
See “Deleting recorded pictures” (p. 99).
b Note
• While playing back movies on a “Memory Stick,”
the only menu items available will be those with
short cuts on the Personal Menu. In order to use
other menu items, add them to the Personal Menu.
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Indicators displayed during “Memory
Stick” playback
z Tip
• Once you record a picture in a folder, the same folder
will be set as the default folder for playback. You
can select a playback folder in the menu (p. 68).
101
60min
101–0010
10/10
0:00:00
P-MENU
A Remaining battery
B Picture number/Total number of
recorded pictures in the current
playback folder
C Playback folder
D Playing time (movies only)
E Previous/next folder icon
The following indicators appear when the
first or last picture of the current folder is
displayed and when there are multiple
folders on the same “Memory Stick.”
: Touch to move to the previous
folder.
: Touch to move to the next
folder.
: Touch / to move to either
the previous or the next folder.
F Image delete button
G Print mark (still images only) (p. 100)
H Image protection mark (p. 100)
I Data file name
J Personal Menu button
K Index screen display button
L Tape playback select button
M Picture select button
b Note
• Folders that you have created on a computer,
renamed folders, and modified pictures may not
appear on the screen.
Playing back in various modes from a “Memory Stick”
Using the screen in step 4 in “Viewing
recordings on a “Memory Stick”” (p. 50), the
following operations are available.
To search for a scene in a movie
You can divide a movie into a maximum of 60
scenes in order to start playback from a
particular scene. The number of scenes you can
divide the movie into depends on the length of
the movie.
1 Touch (previous)/ (next) to
select a scene from which to start the
playback.
101
320
N mark*
101–0002
Movie icon
2/10
MEMORY PLAY
101
2/10
P-MENU
END
SET
60min
MOV00002
MPEG
2 Touch .
To display 6 pictures at a time,
including movies – Index Screen
Touch .
Previous
6 pictures
Next
6 pictures
* Th e picture displayed before switching to the index
screen.
Playback
To return to the single display mode, touch the
picture that you want to display.
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To view pictures in other folders in the
index screen
1
Touch .
2 Touch .
3 Touch [PB FOLDER].
4 Select a folder with / , then touch
.
Playing back with
ease
Easy Handycam operation allows easy
playback for even first time users by
providing only the basic functions for
playback. Also screen font size increases for
easy viewing. Make sure you have a recorded
cassette or a recorded “Memory Stick”
inserted into your camcorder.
– Easy Handycam
EASY
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Playback
OPEN
POWER switch
1 Press OPEN and open the LCD panel.
2 Slide the POWER switch repeatedly
until the PLAY/EDIT lamp lights up.
Slide the POWER
switch while
pressing the green
button.
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3 Press EASY.
The EASY lights up in blue.
4 Play back a picture.
When playing back on a tape
The following buttons can be operated.
(play/pause)/ (fast forward)/
(stop)/ (rewind)
You can operate these operations and
SLOW on the Remote Commander.
When playing back on a “Memory
Stick”
Touch .
The following buttons can be operated.
// /
You can control playback with the Remote
Commander.
To cancel Easy Handycam operation
Press EASY again.
b Note
• You cannot turn Easy Handycam operation on or off
during communication with another device via USB
cable.
Making full use of Easy Handycam operation
1 Set [Y] (year) with / , then touch
.
2 Set [M] (month), [D] (day), hour and
minutes in the same way as [Y] (year),
then touch .
For [LANGUAGE]
Select the desired language with / ,
then touch .
For [BEEP]
See page 81.
For [VOLUME]
Adjust the volume by touching
(decrease)/ (increase), then touch .
For [DATA CODE]
You can display the date/time during
playback.
Touch [DATE/TIME], then touch .
For [ ALL ERASE]
You can delete all the images on the
“Memory Stick.”
Touch [YES].
z Tip
• During Easy Handycam operation, you can also do
the following:
– “Playing the picture on a TV” (p. 57)
– “Dubbing to another tape” (p. 88)
Playback
1 Touch MENU.
The available menu items are displayed on
the screen.
60min
BEEP
VOLUME
0:00:00:00
CLOCK
SET
DATA
CODE
LAN-
GUAGE
ALL
ERASE
2 Touch the desired item.
3 Select the desired setting.
For [CLOCK SET]
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Various playback functions
4 Select (PICT. APPLI.), then [PB
ZOOM] by touching / and .
Tape playback zoom screen
You can magnify a small subject in a
recording and display it on the screen. You
can also display the recorded date and the
name of the folder in which the picture is
recorded.
DISPLAY/
BATT INFO
POWER
switch
Magnifying pictures – Tape playback zoom/Memory playback zoom
You can magnify movies recorded on a tape
or still images stored on a “Memory Stick.”
1 Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to
select the PLAY/EDIT mode.
2 Touch .
PB ZOOM
PB
Play back
the image.
0:00:00:00
END
“Memory Stick”
playback select
button
Memory playback zoom screen
101
1/10PB ZOOM
MEMORY PLAY
101–0001
VIDEO
END
Tape playback
select button
5 Play back the still picture or movie,
and touch the screen at the point you
want to magnify within the displayed
frame.
The picture is magnified approximately
twice the original size and centered at the
point you touched on the screen. When you
touch another place, the point you touched
becomes the center.
6 Adjust the zoom ratio using the power
zoom lever.
You can select the zoom ratio from
approximately 1.1 to 5 times the original
size. Touch W to decrease, or T to increase
the ratio.
3 Touch [MENU].
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To cancel the operation
Touch [END].
b Note
• You cannot magnify externally input pictures. Also,
you cannot output the magnified pictures recorded
on a tape in the Digital8 system or on a “Memory
Stick” via the DV Interface.
z Tip
• If you press DISPLAY/BATT INFO during the
playback zoom operation, the frame will disappear.
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Displaying the screen indicators
You can choose to display the time code, tape
counter, and other information on the screen.
Press DISPLAY/BATT INFO.
The indicators appear/disappear as you press the
button.
3 Touch [DATA CODE].
If the item is not displayed on the screen,
touch / . If you cannot find it, touch
[MENU], and select it from the
(STANDARD SET) menu.
OFF
DATA
DATE/
TIME
0:00:00:00
60min
DATA CODE: OFF
CAMERA
z Tip
• You can display the screen indicators during
playback on a TV. Select the (STANDARD
SET) menu, [DISPLAY], then [V-OUT/PANEL]
(p. 82).
Displaying the date/time and camera settings data – Data code
During playback, you can view the date/time
data and the camera settings data
([CAMERA DATA]) that are automatically
recorded while recording pictures on a tape or
a “Memory Stick.”
1 Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to
select the PLAY/EDIT mode.
2 Touch during playback or
playback pause.
4 Select [CAMERA DATA] or [DATE/
TIME] then touch .
60min
To hide the date/time or the camera
settings data
Follow steps 2 and 3, and select [OFF] in step 4.
Camera settings data display
In the date/time data display, the date and time
is displayed in the same area.
If you record the picture without setting the
clock, [-- -- ----] and [--:--:--] will appear.
0:00:00:00
AUTO
AWB100
0dBF3. 4
P-MENU
0:00:00:0060min
AUTO
AWB100
9dBF1.6
Playback
A SteadyShot off*
B Exposure*
C White balance*
D Gain*
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E Shutter speed
F Aperture value
* Appears only during tape playback
b Notes
• Camera setting data do not appear when movies on a
“Memory Stick” are played back.
• The data code function does not work with tapes
recorded on other devices in the Hi8 /standard
8 mm system.
z Tip
• Exposure adjustment value (0EV) appears when a
“Memory Stick” is played back.
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Playback
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Playing the picture on a TV
A/V jack
Connect your camcorder to a TV using the
supplied A/V connecting cable as shown in
the following illustration.
Connect the supplied AC Adaptor to the wall
socket for the power supply (p. 14).
Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied
with the devices to be connected.
To copy to another tape, see page 88.
Yellow
Playback
White
Red
Signal flow
A/V connecting cable (supplied)
When your TV is connected to a VCR
Connect your camcorder to the LINE IN input
on the VCR using the A/V connecting cable. Set
the input selector on the VCR to LINE.
When your TV is monaural (When your
TV has only one audio input jack)
Connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting
cable to the video input jack and connect the
white (left channel) or the red (right channel)
plug to the audio input jack of your TV or VCR.
When you want to play the sound in monaural
mode, use a connecting cable (optional) for that
purpose.
VCRs or TVs
If your TV/VCR has a 21-pin connector
(EUROCONNECTOR)
To play back movies, connect your camcorder
to the TV/VCR, using the 21-pin adaptor
(optional).
TV/VCR
Playback
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Locating a scene on a
The playback starts from the point
designated “0:00:00” on the tape counter.
tape for playback
Searching quickly for a desired scene – Zero set memory
m REW
PLAY
STOP
DISPLAY
ZERO SET MEMORY
1 During playback, press ZERO SET
MEMORY on the Remote
Commander at the point you want to
locate later on.
The tape counter is reset to “0:00:00” and
appears on the screen.
0:00:0060min
20
To cancel the operation
Press ZERO SET MEMORY on the Remote
Commander again.
b Notes
• There may be a discrepancy of several seconds
between the time code and the tape counter.
• Zero set memory will not function correctly if there
is a blank section between recorded sections on the
tape.
• The zero set memory function does not work with
tapes recorded on other devices in the Hi8 /
standard 8 mm system.
Searching for a scene by date of recording – Date search
You can locate the point where the recording
date changes.
SEARCH M.
. / >
STOP
P-MENU
If the tape counter is not displayed, press
DISPLAY on the Remote Commander.
2 Press (stop) when you want to
stop playback.
3 Press m REW.
The tape stops automatically when the tape
counter reaches “0:00:00.”
4 Press PLAY.
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1 Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to
select the PLAY/EDIT mode.
2 Press SEARCH M. on the Remote
Commander repeatedly to select
[DATE SEARCH].
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3 Press . (previous)/> (next) on
the Remote Commander to select a
recording date.
Playback starts automatically from the
point where the date changes.
Each time you press the button, the previous
or the next date will be searched for and
displayed.
To cancel the operation
Press STOP on the Remote Commander.
b Notes
• If one day’s recording is less than 2 minutes, your
camcorder may not accurately find the point where
the recording date changes.
• The Date search will not function correctly when
there is a blank section between recorded sections on
the tape.
• The date search function does not work with tapes
recorded on other devices in the Hi8 /standard
8 mm system.
Playback
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B
Advanced operations
Using the Menu
Selecting menu items
You can change various settings or make
detailed adjustments using the menu items
displayed on the screen.
POWER switch
1 Turn on the power (p. 17).
2 Touch .
The Personal Menu appears. Item that are
used often are displayed as short-cuts.
Example: PLAY/EDIT mode’s Personal Menu
60min
1/3
VOLUME
REC
CTRL
3 Touch [MENU] to display the menu
index screen.
60min
END
MENU
SERCH
VAR.
SPD PB
DATA
CODE
MEMORY SET
STILL SET
MOVIE SET
ALL ERASE
0:00:00:00
0:00:00:00
OK
4 Select the icon of the desired menu
with / , then touch .
CAMERA SET (p. 62)
MEMORY SET (p. 66)
PICT. APPLI. (p. 69)
EDIT/PLAY (p. 74)
STANDARD SET (p. 77)
TIME/LANGU. (p. 83)
0:00:00:0060min
BURNU VCD
END SEARCH
TITLE
REC MODE
AUDIO MODE
VOLUM E
MULTI SOUND
SP
OK
5 Select the desired item with / ,
then touch .
You can also touch the item directly to
select it.
You can scroll and see all items. The
available items vary depending on the
power mode of your camcorder.
Unavailable items will be grayed out.
REMOTE CTRL: ON
0:00:00:0060min
OFFON
6 Select the desired setting.
changes to . If you decide not to
change the setting, touch to return to
the previous screen.
60min
REMOTE CTRL: OFF
0:00:00:00
OFFON
OK
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7 Touch , then to hide the menu
screen.
You can also touch (return) to go back
a screen each time you touch the button.
To use the short-cuts of the Personal
Menu
The available items vary depending on the
power mode of your camcorder. Unavailable
items will be grayed out. You can customize the
short-cuts (p. 84).
1 Touch .
2 Touch the desired item.
3 Select the desired setting, then touch .
z Tips
• When the PLAY/EDIT mode is selected, touch
on the screen displayed after step 2 (p. 60) to display
the video operation screen. Touch to return to
the previous screen.
• It is convenient if the items you often use appear as
short-cuts on the Personal Menu. To customize the
Personal Menu, see page 84.
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Using the
(CAMERA SET) menu
– PROGRAM AE/16:9 WIDE, etc
You can select items listed below on the
CAMERA SET menu. To select items, see
“Selecting menu items” (p. 60).
PROGRAM AE
You can record pictures easily in a situation that requires various techniques by
selecting the following settings.
G AUTO Select this when not using PROGRAM AE.
SPOTLIGHT*
(spotlight) ( )
Select to prevent people’s faces from appearing
excessively white when subjects are lit by strong
light, such as in a theater or at a wedding.
The default settings are marked with G. The
indicators in parentheses appear when the
setting is selected. The settings you can adjust
vary depending on the power mode of your
camcorder. The screen shows the items you can
currently operate. Unavailable items will be
grayed out.
0:00:0060min STBY
CAMERA SET
PROGRAM AE
SPOT METER
EXPOSURE
OK
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PORTRAIT (soft
portrait) ( )
SPORTS* (sports
lesson) ( )
BEACH&SKI*
(beach & ski) ( )
SUNSET&MOON
** (sunset & moon)
()
LANDSCAPE**
(landscape) ( )
Select to bring out the subject such as people or
flowers while creating a soft background.
Select to minimize shake when shooting fastmoving subjects such as in tennis or golf.
Select to prevent people’s faces from appearing
dar k in stro ng lig ht or r eflec ted ligh t, such a s at a
beach in midsummer or on a ski slope.
Select to maintain the atmosphere of situations
such as sunsets, general night views, fireworks,
and neon signs.
Select when shooting distant subjects such as
mountains. This setting also prevents your
camcorder from focusing on glass or metal mesh
in windows that comes in between the camcorder
and the subject.
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SPOT METER
EXPOSURE
AUTO SHUTTER
* Your camcorder is adjusted to focus only on subjects in the middle to far distance.
**Your camcorder is adjusted to focus only on distant subjects.
See page 36 for details.
See page 36 for details.
SPOT FOCUS
FOCUS
SUPER NSPLUS
NS LIGHT
GON Select to automatically activate the electronic shutter to adjust the
shutter speed when recording in bright conditions.
OFF Select when recording without using the electronic shutter.
Using the Menu
See page 39 for details.
See page 39 for details.
See page 37 for details.
When using the NightShot plus function to record, you can record clearer pictures
by using the NightShot Light to emit infrared rays (invisible).
GON Select to use the NightShot Light (p. 37).
OFF Select to disable the NightShot Light (p. 37).
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COLOR SLOW S
SELF-TIMER
DIGITAL ZOOM
See page 38 for details.
See page 29, 32 for details.
You can select the maximum zoom level in case you want to zoom to a level
greater than 20 times while recording on a tape. Note that the image quality
decreases when you are using the digital zoom. This function is useful when
recording enlarged pictures of a distant subject, such as a bird.
The right side of the bar shows the digital
zooming zone.
The zooming zone appears when you select
the zooming level.
GOFF Select to deactivate the digital zoom. Up to 20 times zoom is
40 × Select to activate the digital zoom. 20 times through 40 times zoom is
990 × Select to activate the digital zoom. 20 times through 990 times zoom
performed optically.
performed digitally.
is performed digitally.
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16:9 WIDE
You can record a 16:9 wide picture on the tape to watch on a 16:9 wide-screen TV
([16:9 WIDE] mode).
Refer also to the manuals supplied with your TV.
When viewed on the LCD screen
When viewed on a 16:9 wide screen TV*
When viewed on a standard TV**
Using the Menu
* Picture appears in full screen when the wide-screen TV switches to full mode.
**Played in 4:3 mode. When you play a picture in the wide mode, it appears as you have seen
on the LCD screen.
GOFF Standard setting (to record pictures to play back on a 4:3 TV). The
recorded picture will not be wide.
ON ( ) Select to record a picture to be played back on a 16:9 wide TV.
STEADYSHOT
Tip
z
• The SteadyShot does not work. If you set [16:9 WIDE] to [ON] in the menu settings when
the SteadyShot is working, lights up and the SteadyShot does not function.
You can select this function to compensate for camera-shake.
GON Standard setting (enable the SteadyShot function).
OFF ( ) Select to deactivate the SteadyShot function.
Select to shoot a stationary subject with a tripod, or when using a
conversion lens (optional). Natural pictures are produced.
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Using the
(MEMORY SET) menu
– QUALITY/IMAGE SIZE/ALL ERASE/NEW
FOLDER, etc
The default settings are marked with G. The
indicators in parentheses appear when the
setting is selected. The settings you can adjust
vary depending on the power mode of your
camcorder. The screen shows the items you can
currently operate. Unavailable items will be
grayed out.
You can select items listed below on the
MEMORY SET menu. To select items, see
“Selecting menu items” (p. 60).
STILL SET
QUALITY
GFINE ( ) Select to record still images with the fine image quality (compressed
to about 1/4).
STANDARD ( ) Select to record still images with the standard image quality
(compressed to about 1/10).
FLD/FRAME
GFIELD To record moving subjects correcting jitter (p. 31).
FRAME ( ) To record stationary subjects in high quality.
MOVIE SET
IMAGE SIZE
60min
FINE
MEMORY SET
STILL SET
MOVIE SET
FORMAT
20
OK
REMAINING
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G320 × 240
()
160 × 112 ( ) Select to record for longer time.
GAUTO Select to display the remaining capacity of the “Memory Stick” in the
Select to record movies for playing on a large screen, or to record
clearer pictures.
following cases:
• After inserting a “Memory Stick” with the POWER switch in the
CAMERA-MEMORY mode (for about 5 seconds).
• When the remaining capacity of the “Memory Stick” is less than 2
minutes after the CAMERA-MEMORY mode is selected.
• At the starting or ending point of the movie (for approximately 5
seconds).
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ALL ERASE
FORMAT
ON Select to always display the remaining capacity of the “Memory
Stick.”
You can delete all the pictures on a “Memory Stick” that are not write-protected.
To delete pictures one by one, see page 99.
1 Select [ALL FILES] or [CURRNT FOLDER].
ALL FILES Select to delete all the images on the “Memory Stick.”
CURRNT FOLDER Select to delete all the images in the selected playback folder.
2 Touch [YES] twice.
To cancel deletion of all pictures, select [NO].
3 Touch .
b Notes
• The folder will not be deleted even when you delete all the pictures in the folder.
• Do not move the POWER switch or press any buttons while [ Erasing all data...] is
displayed on the screen.
The newly purchased “Memory Stick” has been formatted at the factory, and does
not require formatting.
For details on the “Memory Stick,” see page 135.
1 Touch [YES] twice.
To cancel formatting, select [NO].
2 Touch .
Using the Menu
FILE NO.
b Notes
• Do not do any of the following while [ Formatting...] is displayed:
– Move the POWER switch to select other power modes.
– Operate any buttons.
– Eject the “Memory Stick.”
• Formatting erases everything on the “Memory Stick” including protected image data and
newly created folders.
GSERIES Select to assign file numbers in sequence even if the “Memory Stick”
is replaced with another one. The file number is reset when a new
folder is created or the recording folder is replaced with another.
RESET Select to reset the file number to 0001 each time the “Memory Stick”
is changed.
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NEW FOLDER
REC FOLDER
PB FOLDER
You can create a new folder (102MSDCF to 999MSDCF) on a “Memory Stick.”
When a folder is full (a maximum of 9999 images are stored) a new folder is
automatically created.
1 Touch [YES].
A newly created folder will be numbered in sequence after the last folder
number.
To cancel creation, select [NO].
2 Touch .
b Notes
• You cannot delete the created folders using your camcorder. You will have to format the
“Memory Stick” (p. 67), or delete them using your computer.
• The number of pictures that can be recorded on a “Memory Stick” decreases as the number
of folders increases on the “Memory Stick.”
As the default setting, pictures are saved in the 101MSDCF folder. You can select
a folder to save your pictures. Create new folders from the [NEW FOLDER]
menu, then select the folder to be used for recording with / and touch .
When you have a lot of pictures, you can search for the desired picture easily when
you sort them in folders.
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Select the playback folder with / , then touch .
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Using the (PICT.
APPLI.) menu
EFFECT/SLIDE SHOW/FRAME REC/
INTERVAL REC, etc
– PICT.
The default settings are marked with G. The
indicators in parentheses appear when the
setting is selected. The settings you can adjust
vary depending on the power mode of your
camcorder. The screen shows the items you can
currently operate. Unavailable items will be
grayed out.
You can select items listed below on the PICT.
APPLI. menu. To select items, see “Selecting
menu items” (p. 60).
FADER
See page 40 for details.
OVERLAP
See page 41 for details.
D. EFFECT
See page 42, 49 for details.
PICT. EFFECT
You can add special effects (such as films) to a picture before or after recording
on a tape. appears when the effect is selected.
GOFF Select when not using the Picture effect setting.
NEG.ART Select to record/play the picture with the color
and brightness of the picture reversed.
P I CT. APPLI .
FADE R
OVRLAP
D. EFFECT
0:00:0060min STBY
OK
Using the Menu
SEPIA Select to record/play the picture appearing in sepia.
B&W Select to record/play the picture appearing in monochrome (black-
and-white).
SOLARIZE Select to record/play the picture looking like an
illustration with strong contrast.
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PASTEL Select to record the picture looking like a pale
pastel drawing. (This effect is not available
during playback.)
MEMORY MIX
PB ZOOM
SLIDE SHOW
MOSAIC Select to record picture appearing mosaic-
b Notes
• You cannot add effects to externally input pictures. Also, you cannot output pictures edited
with Picture effects via the DV Interface.
• Picture effects do not work with tapes recorded on other devices in the Hi8 /standard
8 mm system.
Tip
z
• You can copy pictures edited using picture effects to a “Memory Stick” (p. 90) or to
another tape (p. 88).
patterned. (This effect is not available during
playback.)
See page 43 for details.
See page 54 for details.
You can play back the images stored in a “Memory Stick” (or a selected playback
folder) in sequence (slide show).
1 Touch .
2 Touch [PB FOLDER].
3 Select [ALL FILES] or [CURRNT FOLDER], then touch .
GALL FILES ( ) Select to execute a slide show by playing back all the images on
CURRNT
FOLDER ( )
the “Memory Stick.”
Select to execute a slide show by playing back all the images in
the current playback folder.
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4 Touch [REPEAT].
5 Touch [ON] or [OFF], then .
GON ( ) Select to repeat the slide show.
OFF Select to execute the slide show only once.
6 Touch [END].
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FRAME REC
7 Touch [START].
Your camcorder plays back the images recorded on the “Memory Stick” in
sequence.
To cancel the slide show, touch [END]. To pause, touch [PAUSE].
z Tips
• You can select the first picture for the slide show by touching / before touching
[START].
• If movies are played in the slide show, you can adjust the volume by touching
(decrease)/ (increase).
You can record pictures with a stop-motion animated effect by alternately frame
recording and then moving the subject a little. Operate your camcorder using the
Remote Commander to prevent camera shake.
GOFF Select to record in the standard recording mode.
ON ( ) Select to record pictures using the FRAME REC function.
1 Select [ON], then touch .
2 Touch .
3 Press REC START/STOP.
A picture (approximately 5 frames) is recorded, and your
camcorder enters the standby mode.
4 Move the subject and repeat step 3.
b Notes
• When you use frame recording continuously, the remaining tape time will not be indicated
correctly.
• The last scene will be longer than other scenes.
Using the Menu
INTERVAL REC
You can achieve excellent recordings of flowers blooming, etc., with this
function. Connect your camcorder to the wall socket using the supplied AC
Adaptor during the operation.
[a] [a]
[b]
a: [REC TIME]
b: [INTERVAL]
[b]
1 Touch .
2 Touch [INTERVAL].
3 Select a desired interval time, then touch .
You can select from 30 seconds, 1, 5 or 10 minutes for the interval.
4 Touch [REC TIME].
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INT. REC-STL
5 Select a desired recording time, then touch .
You can select from 0.5, 1, 1.5 or 2 seconds for the recording time.
6 Touch [END].
7 Touch [ON], then .
GOFF To deactivate interval recording.
ON ( ) To record moving pictures on a tape in the selected interval.
8 Touch .
flashes on the screen.
9 Press REC START/STOP.
stops flashing and the interval recording starts.
To cancel interval recording, select [OFF] in step 7.
b Notes
• You cannot use the Interval recording with Memory overlap.
• There may be a discrepancy in recording time of up to ±5 frames from the selected time.
Tips
z
• If you adjust the focus manually, you may be able to record clear pictures even if the light
changes (p. 39).
• You can silence the beeps during recording (p. 81).
This function is useful to observe the movement of clouds or the changes of
daylight. Your camcorder will shoot a still image at a selected interval and record
it on a “Memory Stick.”
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[a] [a] [a]
[b]
a: Shooting time
b: Interval
[b]
1 Touch .
2 Select a desired interval time (1, 5 or 10 minutes), then touch .
3 Touch [ON], then touch .
GOFF To deactivate interval recording.
ON ( ) To record still images on a “Memory Stick” in the selected interval.
4 Touch .
flashes.
5 Press PHOTO fully.
stops flashing and the Interval photo recording starts.
To cancel interval photo recording, select [OFF] in step 3.
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DEMO MODE
PRINT
When you remove a cassette and “Memory Stick” from your camcorder, and
select the CAMERA-TAPE mode, you can view the demonstration in about 10
minutes.
GON Select to see an overview of the functions available such as when you
OFF Select when you do not intend to use the DEMO MODE.
b Note
• You cannot view the demonstration only when the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch is set to
ON.
Tips
z
• The demonstration will be suspended in situations such as those described below.
– When you touch the screen during the demonstration. (The demonstration starts again in
about 10 minutes.)
– When a cassette or “Memory Stick” is inserted.
– When a mode other than CAMERA-TAPE is selected.
• If [A.SHUT OFF] is set to [5 min] when the camcorder is used on the battery pack, the
power will be turned off after approximately 5 minutes (p. 82).
are using this camcorder for the first time.
See page 102 for details.
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Using the (EDIT/
PLAY) menu
TITLE, etc
– END SEARCH/
The settings you can adjust vary depending on
the power mode of your camcorder. The screen
shows the items you can currently operate.
Unavailable items will be grayed out.
0:00:00:0060min
You can select items listed below on the EDIT/
PLAY menu. To select items, see “Selecting
menu items” (p. 60).
VAR. SPD PB
See page 48 for details.
REC CTRL
For recording on a tape.
See page 89, 91 for details.
PROG. EDIT
OTHER DEVICE Select to make programs and dubbing the selected scenes to a tape on
a VCR (p. 92).
MEMORY STICK Select to make programs and dubbing the selected scenes to a
“Memory Stick” (p. 96).
REC CTRL
For recording on a “Memory Stick.”
See page 89, 90 for details.
EDIT/PLAY
VAR. SPD PB
REC CTRL
PROG. EDIT
OK
BURN DVD
BURN VCD
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When your camcorder is connected to a Sony VAIO series personal computer,
you can easily burn the picture recorded on the tape on a DVD (Direct Access to
“Click to DVD”) using this command. See “Creating a DVD (Direct Access to
“Click to DVD”)” (p. 111) for details.
When your camcorder is connected to a personal computer, you can easily burn
the picture recorded on the tape on a CD-R using this command. See “First Step
Guide” in the supplied CD-ROM for details.
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END SEARCH
TITLE
EXEC Select to activate the END SEARCH function. The most recently
recorded picture is played back for about 5 seconds and then stops
automatically.
CANCEL Select to stop the END SEARCH function.
You can insert a title when recording. You can select one of the 8 preset titles and
the 2 custom titles. You can also select the color, size and position of titles.
1 Select a desired title from the displayed titles (2 original titles that you
have created before and the preset titles that have been stored in your
camcorder). You can create original titles (up to 2 types of title of within
20 characters each) in the following procedure.
1 Select [CUSTOM 1 ” ”] or [CUSTOM 2 ” ”], then touch .
2 Select a desired character. Touch the button repeatedly to select the
desired character on the button.
DEF
MNO
0:00:00
12345678
/ –
END
90
OK
TITLE STBY
P1 P2 P3
E___________________
&?!
ABC
GHI
JKL
PQRSWXYZ' . ,
TUV
To erase a character: Touch .
To insert a space: Touch .
To select the type of letter to enter the title: Select , or
.
P3
P2
P1
3 Touch to move s to select the next character, and enter the
character in the same manner.
4 When you have finished entering characters, touch .
2 Touch .
3 Touch (color), / (position), [SIZE] as necessary to select a
desired color, position, or size.
Color
white t yellow t violet t red t cyan t green t blue
Position
You can select from 8 to 9 choices.
Size
small y large
(You can only select small size when you are entering more than 13
characters.)
4 Touch .
The title is displayed on the screen and the title is set.
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To record the title
Press REC START/STOP during recording standby.
To erase the title display
Touch .
b Notes
• When you are using your camcorder on the battery pack and do not operate it for 5 minutes,
the power automatically goes off as the default setting. If you may take 5 minutes or longer
to enter characters, set [A.SHUT OFF] on the (STANDARD SET) menu to
[NEVER] (p. 82). The power will not be turned off. Even though the power goes off, the
characters you have entered remain stored in memory. Turn the power back on, then start
again from step 1 to continue superimposing the title.
• When you superimpose a title while you are recording, the beep does not sound.
Tip
z
• To change a created title, select the title in step 1, then touch . Then, reselect the
characters again.
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Using the
(STANDARD SET)
menu – REC MODE/MULTI-
SOUND/AUDIO MIX/USB-CAMERA, etc
You can select the items listed below on the
STANDARD SET menu. To select these
items, see “Selecting menu items” (p. 60).
REC MODE
The default settings are marked with
indicators in parentheses appear when the
setting is selected. The settings you can adjust
G. The
vary depending on the power mode of your
camcorder.
currently operate. Unavailable items will be
grayed out.
The screen shows the items you can
0:00:0060min STBY
STANDARD SET
REC MODE
AUDI O MODE
LCD SET
OK
AUDIO MODE
VOLUME
GSP ( SP ) Select to record in the SP (Standard Play) mode on a cassette.
LP ( LP ) Select to increase the recording time to 1.5 times the SP mode (Long
Play). The use of Sony cassette is recommended to get the most out of
your camcorder.
b Notes
• If you record in the LP mode, a mosaic-like noise may appear or sound may be interrupted
when you play back the tape on other camcorders or VCRs.
• When you mix recordings in the SP mode and in the LP mode on one tape, the playback
picture may be distorted or the time code may not be written properly between the scenes.
G12BIT Select to record in the 12-bit mode (2 stereo sounds).
16BIT ( ) Select to record in the 16-bit mode (1 stereo sound with high quality).
b Note
• You cannot select AUDIO MODE when you dub tapes recorded in the Digital8 system
to another VCR. However, you can select AUDIO MODE when you dub tapes recorded on
other devices in the Hi8 /standard 8 mm system to another VCR, via the DV
Interface.
See page 47, 50 for details.
Using the Menu
MULTI-SOUND
You can select how to play back audio recorded on a tape in stereo mode. Select
the desired mode when you play back a Digital8 system tape which is dubbed
from a dual sound track tape recorded in the DV system, or when you play back a
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TBC
Hi8 /standard 8 mm system tape recorded on other devices in a dual sound
track of the AFM HiFi stereo system.
GSTEREO Select to play back a stereo tape with stereo sound or dual sound track
tape with main and sub sound.
1 Digital8 system: Select to play back a stereo tape with the left
channel sound or a dual sound track tape with main sound.
Hi8 /standard 8 mm system: Select to play back a stereo tape
with monaural sound or a dual sound track tape with main sound.
2 Digital8 system: Select to play back a stereo tape with the right
channel sound or a dual sound track tape with sub sound.
Hi8 /standard 8 mm system: Select to play back a stereo tape
with unnatural sound or a dual sound track tape with sub sound.
b Notes
• You can playback a dual sound track cassette on your camcorder. However, you cannot
record a dual sound track on your camcorder.
• The setting returns to [STEREO] when you disconnect the power source from your
camcorder for more than 5 minutes.
GON Select to correct jitter (horizontal picture shake during playback).
OFF Select to not compensate picture distortion when playing back a tape
on which you have dubbed repeatedly or recorded TV game signals.
b Note
• The TBC function works only with tapes recorded on other devices in the Hi8 /
standard 8 mm system.
DNR
AUDIO MIX
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GON Select to eliminate color noise in the picture.
OFF Select to minimize picture artifacts in a picture containing lots of
movement.
b Note
• The DNR function works only with tapes recorded on other devices in the Hi8 /
standard 8 mm system.
You can adjust the audio balance between the main sound (ST1) and the sub sound
(ST2) on the tape.
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LCD SET
LCD BRIGHT
LCD BL LEVEL
LCD COLOR
b Notes
• You cannot adjust sound recorded in 16 bit audio mode.
• Only the originally recorded sound will be heard when you disconnect the power source
from your camcorder for more than 5 minutes.
• You cannot adjus t the balance for tapes recorded on ot her devices in the Hi8 /standard
8 mm system.
The recorded picture will not be affected by this setting.
See page 18 for details.
You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen’s backlight.
GNORMAL Standard brightness.
BRIGHT Select to brighten the LCD screen.
b Notes
• When you connect your camcorder to outside power sources, [BRIGHT] is automatically
selected for the setting.
• When you select [BRIGHT], battery life is reduced by about 10 percent during recording.
Touch / to adjust the color on the LCD screen.
Using the Menu
A/V c DV OUT
Low intensity
High intensity
You can connect a digital device and an analog device to your camcorder and
convert the signal transmitted from the connected devices to the appropriate signal
on your camcorder.
GOFF Select when not using the Digital convert function.
ON ( ) To output analog images and sound in digital format using your
camcorder.
The analog signal input to the A/V jack of your camcorder will be
converted and output from the DV Interface of your camcorder.
For details, refer to “Connecting an analog VCR to the computer via
your camcorder” (p. 114).
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PB MODE
USB-CAMERA
USB-PLY/EDT
GAUTO Select to automatically detect the system (Hi8 /standard 8 mm
or Digital8 ) that was used to recorded on the tape, and play
back the tape. During switching of systems, the screen turns blue, and
the following displays appear on the screen. A hissing noise also
sometimes can be heard.
t / : During switching from Digital8 to Hi8 /
standard 8 mm .
/ t : During switching from Hi8 /standard 8 mm
to Digital8 .
/ Select to play back a tape that was recorded on other devi ces in the Hi8
/standard 8 mm system when your camcorder does not
automatically detect the recording system.
b Note
• The setting returns to [AU TO] when you disconnect the power source from your camcorder
or slide the power switch.
You can connect a USB cable (supplied) to your camcorder, and view the picture
displayed on the screen of your camcorder on your computer (USB Streaming).
For details, refer to “First Step Guide” in the supplied CD-ROM.
GOFF Select to deactivate the USB Streaming function.
USB STREAM Select to activate the USB Streaming function.
DATA CODE
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You can connect a USB cable (supplied) to your camcorder, and view the picture
on the tape or “Memory Stick” in your camcorder on your computer. For details,
refer to “First Step Guide” in the supplied CD-ROM.
GSTD-USB Select to view the picture on the “Memory Stick.”
PictBridge Select to connect the PictBridge compliant printer (p. 102).
USB STREAM Select to view the picture on the tape.
GOFF Select not to display date, time and the camera settings data during
playback.
DATE/TIME Select to display the date and time during playback (p. 55).
CAMERA DATA Select to display the camera settings data during playback (p. 55).
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REMAINING
REMOTE CTRL
REC LAMP
GAUTO Select to display the remaining tape indicator for about 8 seconds:
• After you select the CAMERA-TAPE mode with the cassette
inserted, and your camcorder calculates the remaining amount of
tape.
• When you touch (play/pause).
ON Select to always display the remaining tape indicator.
GON Select when using the Remote Commander supplied with your
camcorder.
OFF Select to deactivate the Remote Commander to prevent your
camcorder from responding to a command sent by another VCR
remote control unit.
b Note
• The setting returns to [ON] when you have the power source disconnected from your
camcorder for more than 5 minutes.
GON Select to turn on the camera recording lamp on the front of your
camcorder during recording.
OFF Select this setting in the following recording situations. The camera
recording lamp will not light up during recording.
• When you do not want the subject to be nervous about being
recorded.
• When you are recording close to the subject.
• When the subject reflects the recording lamp.
Using the Menu
BEEP
GMELODY Select to sound a melody when you start/stop recording, operate the
touch panel, or when an unusual condition occurs on your camcorder.
NORMAL Select to sound a beep instead of the melody.
OFF Select to cancel the melody, the beep sound, the shutter sound or t ouch
panel operation confirmation beep.
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DISPLAY
MENU ROTATE
A.SHUT OFF
GLCD PANEL Select to show the displays such as the time code on the LCD screen
and in the viewfinder.
V-OUT/PANEL Select to show the displays such as the time code on the TV screen,
LCD screen, and in the viewfinder.
b Note
• You cannot input a signal to your camcorder if you press DISPLAY/BATT INFO while
[V-OUT/PANEL] is selected.
You can select the scrolling direction (up or down) of the menu items on the LCD
screen when you touch or .
GNORMAL Select to scroll the menu items downwards by touching .
OPPOSITE Select to scroll the menu items upwards by touching .
G5 min Select to activate the Auto shut off. When approximately 5 minutes
have elapsed while you do not operate your camcorder, the camcorder
is automatically turned off to prevent the battery from becoming
consumed.
NEVER Select to deactivate the Auto shut off.
b Note
• When you connect your camcorder to the wall socket, [A.SHUT OFF] is automatically set
to [NEVER].
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Using the (TIME/
LANGU.) menu
WORLD TIME, etc
– CLOCK SET/
The settings you can adjust vary depending
on the power mode of your camcorder.
screen shows the items you can currently
operate. Unavailable items will be grayed out.
0:00:0060min STBY
The
You can select items listed below on the TIME/
LANGU. menu. To select items, see “Selecting
menu items” (p. 60).
CLOCK SET
You can set the date and time (p. 19).
WORLD TIME
You can adjust the time difference when using your camcorder abroad. Set the
time difference by touching / , the clock will be adjusted in accordance
with the time difference. If you set the time difference to 0, the clock returns to
the originally set time.
LANGUAGE
You can select or change the language used for the on-screen display (p. 22). You
can select from English, Simplified English, Traditional-Chinese, SimplifiedChinese, French, Spanish, Portuguese, German, Dutch, Italian, Greek, Russian,
Arabic or Persian.
TIME/LANGU.
CLOCK SET
WORLD TIME
LANGUAGE
OK
Using the Menu
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Customizing Personal Menu
You can add frequently used menu items to
Personal Menu, or sort them in the order you
like (customizing). You can customize the
Personal Menu for each power mode of your
camcorder.
Adding a menu – Add
3 Touch [ADD].
Select the category.
CAMERA SET
PICT. APPLI.
EDIT/PLAY
STANDARD SET
TIME/LANGU.
0:00:0060min
END
OK
4 Touch / to select a menu
category, then touch .
The available items vary depending on the
power mode of the camcorder.
Only the available items are displayed.
You can add frequently used menu items to
Personal Menu for easier and faster access.
b Note
• You can add up to 28 menu items each for the
CAMERA-TAPE, CAMERA-MEMORY, and
PLAY/EDIT modes. If you want to add more, you
must delete a less important menu item before
adding a new menu item (p. 85).
1 Touch .
60min
MENU
1/3
FAD ER
SPOT
METER
EXPO–
SURE
SPOT
FOCUS
PRGRAM
AE
0:00:00
2 Touch [P-MENU SET UP].
If the desired menu is not displayed on the
screen, touch / until the menu is
displayed.
DELETE
RESET
0:00:00
END
60min
P–MENU SET UP
ADD
SORT
Select the item.
PROGRAM AE
SPOT METER
EXPOSURE
AUTO SHUTTER
SPOT FOCUS
0:00:0060min
END
OK
5 Touch / to select a menu item,
then touch .
ADD
Add this item to
CAMERA-TAPE mode's
0:00:0060min
P-MENU?
NOYES
6 Touch [YES].
The menu is added to the end of the list.
7 Touch .
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Deleting menu – Delete
The selected menu is deleted from Personal
Menu.
1 Touch .
EXPO–
SURE
SPOT
FOCUS
PRGRAM
AE
0:00:00
1/3
60min
MENU
FAD ER
SPOT
METER
2 Touch [P-MENU SET UP].
If the desired menu is not displayed on the
screen, touch / until the menu is
displayed.
DELETE
RESET
0:00:00
END
60min
P–MENU SET UP
ADD
SORT
3 Touch [DELETE].
EXPO–
SURE
SPOT
FOCUS
PRGRAM
AE
0:00:00
END
60min
Select button to delete.
MENU
FAD ER
1/3
SPOT
METER
4 Touch the menu that you want to
delete.
6 Touch .
b Note
• You cannot delete [MENU] and [P-MENU SET
UP].
Arranging the order of menus
displayed on Personal Menu
– Sort
You can sort the menus added to Personal Menu
in the desired order.
1 Touch .
60min
MENU
1/3
FAD ER
SPOT
METER
EXPO–
SURE
SPOT
FOCUS
PRGRAM
AE
0:00:00
2 Touch [P-MENU SET UP].
If the menu is not displayed on the screen,
touch / until the desired menu is
displayed.
DELETE
RESET
0:00:00
END
60min
P–MENU SET UP
ADD
SORT
Using the Menu
DELETE
Delete this from
CAMERA-TAPE mode's
P-MENU?
YES NO
5 Touch [YES].
0:00:0060min
3 Touch [SORT].
60min
Select button to move.
1/3
MENU
FAD ER
SPOT
METER
EXPO–
SURE
SPOT
FOCUS
PRGRAM
AE
0:00:00
END
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4 Touch the menu item you want to
move.
60min
Select new location.
12
MENU
34
1/3
FAD ER
56
SPOT
METER
EXPO–
SURE
SPOT
FOCUS
PRGRAM
AE
0:00:00
END
OK
5 Touch / to move the menu item
to the desired place.
60min
Select new location.
12
MENU
34
SPOT
1/3
FOCUS
56
EXPO–
SURE
FAD ER
SPOT
METER
PRGRAM
AE
0:00:00
END
OK
2 Touch [P-MENU SET UP].
If the desired menu is not displayed on the
screen, touch / until the menu is
displayed.
DELETE
RESET
0:00:00
END
60min
P–MENU SET UP
ADD
SORT
3 Touch [RESET].
RESET
CAMERA-TAPE mode's
P-MENU setting?
YES NO
0:00:0060min
Initialize
6 Touch .
To sort more items, repeat steps 4 to 6.
7 Touch [END].
8 Touch .
b Note
• You cannot move [P-MENU SET UP].
Initializing the settings – Reset
You can initialize Personal Menu to the default
settings after adding or deleting menus.
1 Touch .
60min
MENU
SPOT
1/3
FOCUS
EXPO–
SURE
FAD ER
SPOT
METER
PRGRAM
AE
0:00:00
4 Touch [YES].
RESET
Are you sure ?
0:00:0060min
YESNO
5 Touch [YES].
The Personal Menu settings return to the
default settings.
To cancel initialization, touch [NO].
6 Touch .
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Dubbing/Editing
Connecting to a VCR or TV
A/V jack
Connecting with an i.LINK cable
i.LINK cable (optional)
You can record the picture from a VCR or TV
to a tape or a “Memory Stick” inserted into
your camcorder (p. 89). You can also create a
copy of the picture recorded on your
camcorder on other recording device (p. 88).
Connect your camcorder to a TV or VCR as
shown in the following illustration.
i.LINK jack
DV Interface
Dubbing/Editing
Yellow
A/V connecting cable
(supplied)
Signal flow
b Notes
• Use the A/V connecting cable to connect your
camcorder to other devices. Before connecting,
make sure the [DISPLAY] setting in the
(STANDARD SET) menu is set to [LCD PANEL]
(the default setting) (p. 82).
• When you are connecting your camcorder to a
monaural device, connect the yellow plug of the A/
V connecting cable to the video jack, and the red
(right channel) or the white (left channel) plug to the
audio jack on the VCR or the TV.
To use an i.LINK cable for connection
Use an i.LINK cable (optional) to connect your
camcorder to other device via the DV
Interface. The video and sound signals are
transmitted digitally, producing high quality
White
Red
pictures. Note that you cannot record the picture
and sound separately. For details, see page 139.
VCRs or TVs
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Dubbing to another tape
You can copy and edit the picture played
back on your camcorder to other recording
devices (such as VCRs).
1 Connect your VCR to your camcorder
as a recording device (p. 87).
2 Prepare your VCR for recording.
• Insert a cassette for recording.
• If your VCR has an input selector, set it to
the input mode.
3 Prepare your camcorder for playback.
• Insert the recorded cassette.
• Slide the POWER switch to select the
PLAY/EDIT mode.
4 Start the playback on your camcorder,
and record it on the VCR.
Refer to the operating instructions supplied
with your VCR for details.
• When you dub the tape recorded on other devices in
the Hi8 /standard 8 mm system via the
DV Interface, the picture may fluctuate. This is not a
malfunction. Digital signals are output as image
signals from the DV Interface during playback.
5 When the dubbing is finished, stop
your camcorder and the VCR.
b Notes
• When your camcorder is connected to the VCR via
the DV Interface, you cannot record the title,
indicators and words entered on the index screen of
the “Memory Stick.”
• When dubbing using the A/V connecting cable,
press DISPLAY/BATT INFO to hide indicators
such as time code (p. 55). Otherwise, they will be
recorded on the tape.
• To record the date/time and camera settings data,
have them displayed on screen (p. 55).
• Pictures edited with Picture effect ([PICT. EFFECT]
p. 69), Digital effect (p. 42, 49), or Playback zoom
(p. 54) cannot be output via the DV Interface.
• When connected using the i.LINK cable, the
recorded picture becomes rough when a picture is
paused on your camcorder while recording to a
VCR.
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Recording pictures from a VCR or TV
You can record and edit pictures or TV
programs from a VCR or TV on a tape or a
“Memory Stick” inserted in your camcorder.
You can also record a scene as a still image
on a “Memory Stick.”
Insert a cassette or a “Memory Stick” for
recording in your camcorder.
b Notes
• Your camcorder can only record from a PAL source.
For example, French video or TV programs
(SECAM) cannot be recorded correctly. See
page 134 for details on TV color systems.
• If you use a 21-pin adaptor to input PAL source, you
need a dual direction 21-pin adaptor (optional).
Recording movies
When recording on a “Memory
Stick”
1 Touch .
2 Touch [MENU].
3 Select the (EDIT/PLAY) menu,
then [ REC CTRL] with an icon.
5 Start playing the cassette on your
VCR, or select a TV program.
The picture played on the connected device
appears on the LCD screen of your
camcorder.
6 Touch [REC START] at the point you
want to start recording.
7 Stop recording.
When recording on a tape
Touch (stop) or [REC PAUSE].
When recording on a “Memory
Stick”
Touch [REC STOP].
Dubbing/Editing
1 Connect your TV or VCR to your
camcorder (p. 87).
2 If you are recording from a VCR,
insert a cassette.
3 Slide the POWER switch to select the
PLAY/EDIT mode.
4 Operate your camcorder to record
movies.
When recording on a tape
1 Touch .
2 Touch [ REC CTRL] with an
icon.
If the item is not displayed on the screen,
touch / . If you cannot find it,
touch [MENU], and select it from the
(EDIT/PLAY) menu (p. 74).
3 Touch [REC PAUSE].
8 Touch , then .
z Tips
• The indicator appears when you connect your
camcorder and other devices via an i.LINK cable.
(This indicator may also appear on your TV.)
• When recording movies on a “Memory Stick,” you
can skip step 4 and press REC START/STOP in
step 6.
• To enable smooth transition, we recommend that
you do not mix pictures recorded in the Hi8 /
standard 8 mm system on other devices with the
Digital8 system on a tape.
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Recording still images
Dubbing pictures
from a tape to a
1 Perform steps 1 to 3 in “Recording
movies” (p. 89).
2 Play the video, or receive the TV
program you want to record.
The pictures on the VCR or TV appear on
the screen of your camcorder.
3 Press PHOTO lightly at the scene you
want to record. Check the image and
press it fully.
The image is not recorded unless you press
PHOTO fully. Release it if you do not want
to record the scene, and select other scene
as described above.
“Memory Stick”
You can record movies (with sound recorded
in monaural) or still images on a “Memory
Stick.”
Make sure you have a recorded tape in the
Digital8 system and a “Memory Stick”
inserted into your camcorder.
1 Slide the POWER switch to select the
PLAY/EDIT mode.
2 Search and record the scene you want
to record.
When recording a still image
1 Touch (play) to playback the tape.
2 Press PHOTO lightly at the scene you
want to record. Check the image and
press it fully.
2060min
FINE
101
CAPTURE
P-MENU
Dubbing/Editing
90
When recording a movie
1 Touch .
2 Touch [MENU].
3 Select the (EDIT/PLAY) menu,
then [ REC CTRL] with an icon.
4 Touch (play) to playback the tape.
REC CTRL
REC
START
2min
0:00:00:00
5 Touch [REC START] at the point you
want to start recording.
6 Touch [REC STOP] at the point you
want to stop recording.
7 Touch (stop) to stop tape playback.
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8 Touch , then .
b Notes
• The Data code and titles recorded on the tape cannot
be recorded on the “Memory Stick.” The time and
date the picture is recorded on the “Memory Stick”
will be recorded.
• The sound is recorded in 32kHz monaural.
• While recording images from a tape as still images,
they are recorded in the [FRAME] mode
automatically, even if you select [FIELD] in the
menu settings (p. 66).
• If you record pictures reco rded in different recording
systems (Digital8 , and Hi8 /standa rd 8 mm
on other devices), transitional scenes between
recording systems may be incorrectly recorded on
the “Memory Stick.”
z Tips
• You can also record a movie by pressing REC
START/STOP during tape playback.
• For the recording time of movies, see page 26.
Dubbing still images from a “Memory Stick” to a tape
You can record still images on a tape.
Make sure you have the “Memory Stick”
with the images and a tape inserted into your
camcorder.
1 Slide the POWER switch to select the
PLAY/EDIT mode.
2 Search for the point where you want to
start dubbing by touching
(rewind) or (fast forward), then
touch (stop).
Dubbing/Editing
3 Touch .
4 Touch / to select the image
you want to dub.
5 Touch .
6 Touch [ REC CTRL] with an
icon.
If the item is not displayed on the screen,
touch / . If you cannot find it, touch
[MENU], and select it from the
(EDIT/PLAY) menu.
7 Touch [REC PAUSE].
8 Touch [REC START].
The selected image is dubbed to the tape.
9 Touch (stop) or [REC PAUSE]
when you want to stop recording.
To dub other still images, select images by
touching / , then repeat steps 7 to
9.
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10Touch , then .
Dubbing selected
b Notes
• You cannot dub the index screen.
• You may not be able to dub im ages modified on your
computer or recorded with othe r camcorders on your
camcorder.
• You cannot dub MPEG movies on the tape.
scenes from a tape
– Digital program editing
You can select up to 20 scenes (programs)
and record them in the desired order to other
recording device such as VCRs or to a
“Memory Stick” inserted in your camcorder.
When you are recording on a “Memory
Stick,” skip steps 1 and 2 and start from
“Recording the selected scenes as programs”
(p. 96).
b Note
• The Digital program editing does not work with
tapes recorded on other devices in the Hi8 /
standard 8 mm system.
Delete unwanted scene
Change the order
Results of editing
Dubbing/Editing
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Step 1 : Preparing your
camcorder and VCR for operation
Follow the steps below when you are
performing a digital program edit for the first
time to a tape in a VCR. You can skip this
setting if you have set up the VCR by the
following procedure before.
b Notes
• You cannot perform the Digital program editing on
the following devices:
– a VCR that does not support [IR SETUP] codes
– a DVD recorder, a DVD recorder equipped with an
HDD, etc
• When your camcorder is connected to the VCR via
the DV Interface, you cannot record the title,
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indicators and words entered on the index screen of
the “Memory Stick.”
1 Connect your VCR to the camcorder
as a recording device (p. 87).
You can use either the A/V connecting
cable or the i.LINK cable to make the
connection. The dubbing procedure is
easier with the i.LINK connection.
7 Touch / to select [PROG.
EDIT], then touch .
PROG. EDIT
OTHER
DEVICE
Select the media.
MEMORY
0:00:00:00
STICK
END
2 Prepare your VCR.
• Insert a cassette for recording.
• Set the input selector to input mode if your
VCR has one.
3 Prepare your camcorder (playing
device).
• Insert a cassette for editing.
• Slide the POWER switch to select the
PLAY/EDIT mode.
4 Touch .
5 Touch [MENU].
60min
0:00:00:00
MEMORY SET
STILL SET
MOVIE SET
ALL ERASE
OK
6 Touch / to select (EDIT/
PLAY), then touch .
0:00:00:0060min
D. EFFECT
PICT. EFFECT
PRINT
VAR. SPD PB
REC CTRL
PROG. EDIT
REC CTRL
OK
8 Touch [OTHER DEVICE].
PROG. EDIT 0:00:00:00
MARK
IN
TOTAL
SCENE
EDI T
START UNDO
SET
0:00:00:00
0
END
9 Touch [EDIT SET].
CON–
TROL
CUT–
IN
0:00:00:00
ADJ
TEST
CUT–
OUT
END
PROG. EDIT
EDIT SET
1/2
10Touch [CONTROL].
PROG. EDIT
CONTROL
IR
0:00:00:00
i. LINKIR
11Select [IR] or [i.LINK].
When connecting with an A/V
connecting cable
Touch [IR], then . Follow the procedure
described in “To set the [IR SETUP] code”
(p. 94).
When connecting with an i.LINK
cable
Touch [i.LINK], then . Go on to “Step
2 : Adjusting the synchronization of the
VCR” (p. 95).
Dubbing/Editing
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To set the [IR SETUP] code
When you connect with an A/V connecting
cable, you need to check the [IR SETUP] code
signal to see if your VCR can be operated by
your camcorder (infrared ray emitter).
Infrared ray emitter
Remote sensor
VCR
A/V connecting
cable (supplied)
1 Touch , then [IR SETUP].
2 Select the [IR SETUP] code of your VCR
/, then touch .
with
For the [IR SETUP] code of your VCR,
refer to “[IR SETUP] code list” (p. 94).
When there is more than one code listed for
the manufacturer of your VCR, try each
code and find the most appropriate one.
3 Touch [PAUSEMODE].
4 Select the mode to cancel recording
pause on your VCR, then touch .
Refer to the operating instructions supplied
with your VCR for details on operation.
5 Point the infrared ray emitter of your
camcorder towards the remote sensor on
your VCR, from about 30 cm (12 in.)
away, with no obstructions.
6 Insert a cassette into your VCR, and set
the VCR to recording pause.
7 Touch [IR TEST].
8 Touch [EXEC].
The recording starts on your VCR when the
setting is correct. [Completed.] appears
when the [IR SETUP] code test is finished.
Go on to “Step 2 : Adjusting the
synchronization of the VCR” (p. 95).
When recording fails to start, select another
[IR SETUP] code and try again.
[IR SETUP] code list
The following [IR SETUP] codes are recorded
on your camcorder by default. (It is set at “3” as
the default setting.)
Manufacturing
company
Sony 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Aiwa 47, 53, 54
Akai 50, 62, 74
Alba 73
Amstrad 73
Baird 30, 36
Blaupunkt 11, 83
Bush 74
CGM 36, 47, 83
Clatronic 73
Daewoo 26
Ferguson 76, 83
Fisher 73
Funai 80
Goldstar 47
Goodmans 26, 84
Grundig 9, 83
Hitachi 42, 56
ITT/Nokia Instant 36
JVC 11, 12, 15, 21
Kendo 47
Loewe 16, 47, 84
Luxor 89
Mark 26*
Matsui 47, 58*, 60
Mitsubishi 28, 29
Nokia 36, 89
Nokia Oceanic 89
Nordmende 76
Okano 60, 62, 63
Orion 58*, 70
Panasonic 16, 78
Philips 83, 84, 86
Phonola 83, 84
[IR SETUP] code
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Manufacturing
company
Roadstar 47
SABA 21, 76, 91
Salora 89
Samsung 22, 32, 52, 93, 94
Sanyo 36
Schneider 10, 83, 84
SEG 73
Seleco 47, 74
Sharp 89
Siemens 10, 36
Tandberg 26
Telefunken 91, 92
Thomson 76, 100
Thorn 36, 47
Toshiba 40, 93
Universum 47, 70, 84, 92
W.W. House 47
Watoson 58, 83
* TV/VCR component
[IR SETUP] code
Step 2 : Adjusting the
synchronization of the VCR
Follow the steps below when you are
performing digital program edit for the first
time to a tape in a VCR. You can skip this
setting if you have set up your VCR before
using the following procedure.
You can adjust the synchronization of your
camcorder and the VCR to avoid not
recording the starting scene.
1 Remove the cassette from your
camcorder. Prepare a pen and paper
to take notes.
2 Set the VCR to recording pause mode.
Skip this step if you have selected [i.LINK]
in step 11 on p. 93.
bNote
• Run the tape for about 10 seconds before
pausing. The starting scenes may not get
recorded when you start recording from
the beginning of the tape.
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3 Touch , then [ADJ TEST].
Set the recording
device in
rec. pause mode.
0:00:00:00
PROG. EDIT
ADJ TEST
EXEC CANCEL
4 Touch [EXEC].
A picture (about 50 seconds long) with 5
[IN] and [OUT] indicators each for
adjusting synchronization is recorded.
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[Completed.] appears when the recording is
finished.
PROG. EDIT
ADJ TEST
0:00:00:00
Completed.
5 Rewind the tape on your VCR, then
play back in slow mode.
5 opening numbers for each [IN] and
closing numbers for each [OUT] appear.
10Touch / to select the average
number value for [CUT-OUT], then
touch .
The calculated stop position for recording is
set.
11Touch [END] twice.
Recording the selected scenes as
programs
6 Take a note of the opening number
value of each [CUT-IN] and the closing
number value of each [CUT-OUT],
then calculate the average number
value for each [CUT-IN] and [CUTOUT].
7 Touch [CUT-IN].
-60~+
0:00:00:00
0
240
PROG. EDIT
CUT–IN
8 Touch / to select the average
number value for [CUT-IN], then
touch .
The calculated start position for recording
is set.
9 Touch [CUT-OUT].
PROG. EDIT
CUT–OUT
0:00:00:00
When you are performing a digital program
edit for the first time to a tape in a VCR, go
through the procedures described in Steps 1
and 2 (p. 92 to p. 95) beforehand.
b Note
• You cannot dub the title or display indicators.
However, you can dub the title which has already
been recorded on a tape.
1 Prepare a cassette or a “Memory
Stick.”
Insert a tape to be played back into the
camcorder.
When you are recording on a tape, insert a
cassette for recording into your VCR.
When you are recording on a “Memory
Stick,” insert a “Memory Stick” into your
camcorder.
2 Touch .
3 Touch [MENU].
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0:00:00:00
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-60~+
0
240
MEMORY SET
STILL SET
MOVIE SET
ALL ERASE
OK
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4 Touch / to select (EDIT/
PLAY), then touch .
0:00:00:0060min
D. EFFECT
PICT. EFFECT
PRINT
VAR. SPD PB
REC CTRL
PROG. EDIT
REC CTRL
OK
5 Touch / to select [PROG.
EDIT], then touch .
Select the media.
MEMORY
0:00:00:00
STICK
END
PROG. EDIT
OTHER
DEVICE
7 Search for the beginning of the first
scene that you want to dub on your
camcorder, then pause playback.
You can adjust the position with /
(frame).
8 Touch [MARK IN].
The starting point of the first program is set,
and the upper part of the program mark
changes to light blue.
[IMAGE SIZE] appea rs when recording
on a “Memory Stick.”
PROG. EDIT 0:00:00:00
MARK
OUT
TOTAL
SCENE
EDI T
START UNDO
SET
0:00:00:00
0
END
6 Touch the desired item.
When you are recording on a tape in
the VCR
Touch [OTHER DEVICE].
PROG. EDIT 0:00:00:00
MARK
IN
TOTAL
SCENE
When you are recording on a
“Memory Stick”
1 Touch [MEMORY STICK].
PROG. EDIT 0:00:00:00
MARK
IN
TOTAL
SCENE
2 Touch [IMAGE SIZE] repeatedly to
select the desired image size.
EDI T
START UNDO
SET
0:00:00:00
0
IMAGE
START UNDO
SIZE
0:00:00
0
END
2min
END
9 Search for the end of the first scene
that you want to record on your
camcorder, then pause playback.
You can adjust the position with /
(frame).
10Touch [MARK OUT].
The ending point of the first program is set,
and the lower part of the program mark
changes to light blue.
PROG. EDIT 0:00:00:00
MARK
IN
TOTAL
SCENE
EDI T
START UNDO
SET
0:00:00:12
1
END
11Repeat steps 7 to 10 and create
programs.
12Set your VCR to recording pause.
Skip this step if your camcorder is
connected via an i.LINK cable or recording
on a “Memory Stick.”
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13Touch [START].
START 0:00:00:00
ENGAGE
CANCEL
TOTAL
SCENE
REC PAUSE
0:00:00:25
3
EXEC
14Touch [EXEC].
A search for the beginning of the first
program starts, then the recording starts.
[SEARCH] appears during the search and
[EDITING] appears during editing.
SEARCH 0:00:00:00
SCENE 1/3
CANCEL
When a program is recorded, the program
mark changes from orange to light blue.
When all programs have been recorded, the
program editing operation stops
automatically.
To cancel recording, touch [CANCEL].
–x
1
END
b Notes
• You cannot set the starting point or ending point on
a blank section of the tape. If there is a blank section
in the picture set as a program, the total time may not
appear correctly.
• When you cannot operate the device correctly using
an i.LINK cable connection, select [IR] in step 11 on
p. 93, and set the [IR SETUP] code.
To end Digital program editing
Touch [END].
To save a program without using it to
record
Touch [CANCEL] in step 13.
The program is stored in memory until the
cassette is ejected.
To erase programs
Follow steps 1 to 6 in “Recording the
1
selected scenes as programs” (p. 96),
then touch [UNDO].
2 Touch [DEL 1MARK] to delete the last
set program. Or, touch [ALL ERASE] to
delete all the programs.
3 Touch [EXEC].
The programs are deleted.
To cancel this operation, touch [CANCEL].
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Deleting recorded pictures
You can delete all or selected pictures stored
on a “Memory Stick.”
1 Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to
select the PLAY/EDIT mode.
2 Touch .
101
60min
101–0001
3 Touch / to select a picture
you want to delete.
4 Touch .
DELETE
101–0001
MEMORY PLAY
Delete this image?
2/10
2/10
P-MENU
101
To delete pictures on the index screen
You can easily search for the picture to be
deleted by displaying 6 pictures at once.
1 Slide the POWER switch to select the
PLAY/EDIT mode.
2 Touch .
3 Touch .
4 Touch .
5 Touch [ DELETE].
6 Touch the picture you want to delete.
appears on the image to be deleted.
To display the next or the previous 6
pictures, touch / .
7 Touch .
8 Touch [YES].
The selected pictures are deleted.
To cancel deletion, touch [NO].
b Notes
• Pictures cannot be d eleted when the write-protect tab
of the “Memory Stick” is set to the write-protect
position (p. 136), or when the selected picture is
protected (p. 100).
• The pictures cannot be restored once they are
deleted. Make sure you check the pictures before
deleting them.
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NOYES
5 Touch [YES].
The selected picture is deleted.
To cancel deletion, touch [NO].
To delete all pictures at once
Select the (MEMORY SET) menu, then
touch [ ALL ERASE] (p. 67).
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Marking recorded
images with specific
information – Image
protection/Print mark
5 Touch [PROTECT].
PROTECT
101–0002
2/10
101
Make sure the write-protect tab on the
“Memory Stick” is not set to the write-protect
position.
Preventing accidental erasure –
Image protection
You can select and mark images to prevent
accidental erasure.
1 Slide the POWER switch to select the
PLAY/EDIT mode.
2 Touch .
3 Touch .
END
101–0002
2/10
101
SET
4 Touch .
SET
PRO–
TECT
DELETE
PR INT
MARK
PB
FOLDER
END
6 Touch the image that you want to
protect.
PROTECT
101–0002
2/10
101
- appears on th e
selected image.
OK
7 Touch .
8 Touch [END].
To cancel image protection
Follow steps 1 to 5, then touch the image to
cancel image protection.
- disappears from the image.
Selecting still images for printing
– Print mark
You can mark images that you want to print
out while viewing them on your camcorder.
(You cannot specify the number of
printouts.)
The DPOF (Digital Print Order Format)
standard is used to select images for printing
on your camcorder.
1 Slide the POWER switch to select the
PLAY/EDIT mode.
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2 Touch .
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