Sony DCR-TRV510 User Manual

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Digital
Video Camera
Recorder

Operating Instructions

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

Owner’s Record

The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the
serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers
whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.

Model No. DCR-TRV Model No. AC-

Serial No. Serial No.

DCR-TRV510

©1999 by Sony Corporation

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

Welcome!

Digital Handycam, you can capture life’s precious moments with superior picture and sound
quality. Your Digital Handycam is loaded with advanced features, but at the same time it is
very easy to use. You will soon be producing home video that you can enjoy for years to
come.

WARNING

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

This symbol is intended to alert
the user to the presence of
uninsulated “dangerous voltage”
within the product’s enclosure
that may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of
electric shock to persons.

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

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

DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM ION BATTERY.

LITHIUM ION BATTERY.
DISPOSE OF PROPERLY.

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

Note: In some areas the disposal of lithium ion

batteries in household or business trash may

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

Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium

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ion battery.

For customers in the U.S.A.

CAUTION

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

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: SONY
Model No.: DCR-TRV510
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.
Address: 1 Sony Drive, Park Ridge,

Telephone No.: 201-930-6970

This device complies with Part15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions.: (1)This device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2)this device must
accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.

NJ, 07656 USA

Note:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant
to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed
to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur
in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
— Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
— Increase the separation between the equipment

and receiver.

— Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit

different from that to which the receiver is
connected.

— Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV

technician for help.

For customers in CANADA

CAUTION

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

Table of contents

Quick Start Guide ............................... 4

Getting started

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

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

Step 1 Preparing the power supply ......... 8

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

Charging the battery pack .............. 9

Connecting to a wall outlet ........... 11

Step 2 Inserting a cassette........................ 12

Recording – Basics

Recording a picture ................................... 13

Shooting backlit subjects

(BACK LIGHT) ........................ 19

Shooting in the dark

(NightShot) ............................... 19

Checking the recording

– END SEARCH /EDITSEARCH /

Rec Review .......................................... 21

Playback – Basics

Playing back a tape.................................... 22

Viewing the recording on TV .................. 25

Advanced Recording Operations

Photo recording ......................................... 27

Using the wide mode ................................ 29

Using the fader function ........................... 30

Using special effects

– Picture effect..................................... 33

Using special effects

– Digital effect ..................................... 34

Using the PROGRAM AE function......... 37

Adjusting the exposure manually........... 39

Focusing manually .................................... 40

Inserting a scene ........................................ 41

Advanced Playback Operations

Playing back a tape with picture effects

............................................................... 42

Playing back a tape with digital effects

............................................................... 43

Quickly locating a scene using the zero set

memory function ................................ 44

Searching a recording by date ................. 45

Searching for a photo

– Photo search/Photo scan ............... 47

Editing on Other Equipment

Dubbing a tape........................................... 49

Recording video or TV programs ........... 51

Inserting a scene from a VCR .................. 52

Flash Memory Operations

Using the flash memory function

– introduction...................................... 54

Recording still images in the built-in flash

memory

– Memory photo recording ............... 58

Recording an image from a recorded tape

as a still image ..................................... 61

Copying still images from a recorded tape

– PHOTO SAVE .................................. 63

Viewing a still picture

– Memory photo playback ................ 65

Playing back images in a continuous loop

– SLIDE SHOW .................................. 69

Preventing accidental erasure

– PROTECT ......................................... 70

Deleting images – DELETE ...................... 71

Copying images recorded in the built-in

flash memory to tapes........................ 74

Customizing Your Camcorder

Changing the MENU settings.................. 76

Resetting the date and time ..................... 82

Additional Information

Digital8 system, recording and playback

............................................................... 83

Changing the lithium battery in your

camcorder ............................................ 85

Troubleshooting......................................... 87

Self-diagnosis display ............................... 91

Warning indicators and messages .......... 92

Using your camcorder abroad ................. 93

Maintenance information and precautions

............................................................... 94

Specifications.............................................. 98

Quick Reference

Identifying the parts and controls........... 99

Quick Function Guide ............................ 106

Index .......................................................... 107

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case in this manual.

Getting started

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Quick Start Guide

Connecting the power cord (p. 11)

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

Quick Start Guide

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

Open the DC IN
jack cover.

Connect the plug with
its 4 mark facing up.

AC power adaptor (supplied)

Inserting a cassette (p. 12)

1Slide EJECT in the

direction of the arrow
while pressing the
small blue button.

EJECT

2Insert a cassette

into the cassette
compartment
with its
window facing
out.

3Close the cassette

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

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Recording a picture (p. 13)

1Remove the lens cap.

4Turn STANDBY to STANDBY. The

picture appears on the LCD screen.

2Set the POWER switch to CAMERA

while pressing

POWER

CAMERA

OFF

VTR

the small green
button.

5Press the red button. Your camcorder

starts recording. To stop recording,
press the red button again.

3Open the LCD panel

while pressing
OPEN.

Viewfinder

When the LCD panel is closed, use the
viewfinder placing your eye against its eyecup.

Monitoring the playback picture on the LCD
screen (p. 22)

1Set the POWER switch to VTR

while pressing the small green
button.

POWER

CAMERA

OFF

VTR

2Press 0 to rewind the tape.

REW

3Press ( to start playback.

Quick Start Guide

PLAY

NOTE

Do not pick up your camcorder by holding
the viewfinder or by holding the LCD
panel.

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— Getting started —

Using this manual

As you read through this manual, buttons and settings on your camcorder are shown in
capital letters.
e.g. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA.
When you carry out an operation, you can hear a beep sound to indicate that the
operation is being carried out.

Before using your camcorder

With your digital camcorder, you can use Hi8 video cassettes H.
Your camcorder records and plays back pictures in the Digital8 system. Also your
camcorder plays back tapes recorded in the Hi8 H/standard 8 h (analog) system.
You, however, cannot use the functions in “Advanced Playback Operations” on page 42
to 48 for playback in the Hi8 H/standard 8 h system. To enable smooth transition,
we recommend that you do not mix pictures recorded in the Hi8 H/standard 8 h
with the Digital8 system on a tape.

Note on TV color systems

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

Copyright precautions

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

Precautions on camcorder care

•The LCD screen and/or the color viewfinder are manufactured using high­precision technology. However, there may be some tiny black spots and/or
bright spots (red, blue or green in color) that constantly appear on the LCD
screen and/or in the color viewfinder. These spots occur normally in the
manufacturing process and do not affect the recorded picture in any way.
Effective number of pixels is 99.99% or more.

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

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

•Do not place your camcorder so as to point the viewfinder or the LCD screen toward
the sun. The inside of the viewfinder or LCD screen may be damaged [c].

[a] [b]

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[c]

Checking supplied accessories

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

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1 Wireless Remote Commander (1)

(p. 104)

2 AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power adaptor

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

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

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6 A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 25)

7 Shoulder strap (1) (p. 102)

8 Lens cap (1) (p. 13)

9 PC serial cable (1) (p. 68)

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Getting started

4 CR2025 lithium battery (1) (p. 85)

The lithium battery is already installed
in your camcorder.

5 Size AA (R6) battery for Remote

Commander (2) (p. 104)

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

!º Application software: PictureGear

3.2Lite (1) (p. 68)

!¡ Label sheet for cassette (1)

Stick this label on the recorded cassette.

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Step 1 Preparing the power supply

Installing the battery pack

Install the battery pack to use your camcorder outdoors.

Slide the battery pack down.

To remove the battery pack

Slide the battery pack out in the direction of the arrow while pressing BATT
RELEASE down.

BATT RELEASE

After installing the battery pack

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

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Step 1 Preparing the power supply

Charging the battery pack

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

“InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

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

your camcorder to the DC IN jack with the plug’s 4 mark facing up.

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

indicated in minutes on the display window.

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

Getting started

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POWER

CAMERA

OFF

VTR

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2

Note

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

Remaining battery time indicator

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

Battery pack

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

Until your camcorder calculates the actual remaining battery time

“– – – – min” appears in the display window.

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Step 1 Preparing the power supply

Charging time

Battery pack Full charge (Normal charge)

NP-F330 (supplied) 150 (90)
NP-F530/F550 210 (150)
NP-F730/F730H/F750 300 (240)
NP-F930/F950 390 (330)

Approximate number of minutes to charge an empty battery pack

Recording time

Battery the viewfinder the LCD screen
pack Continuous* Typical** Continuous* Typical**

NP-F330 (supplied) 95 (85) 50 (45) 65 (60) 35 (30)
NP-F530 160 (145) 90 (80) 105 (95) 60 (55)
NP-F550 195 (175) 110 (100) 135 (120) 75 (65)
NP-F730 325 (290) 185 (165) 245 (220) 140 (125)
NP-F730H/F750 395 (355) 225 (200) 280 (250) 160 (140)
NP-F930 515 (465) 295 (265) 385 (345) 220 (195)
NP-F950 610 (550) 350 (315) 435 (390) 250 (225)

Recording with Recording with

Approximate number of minutes when you use a fully charged battery
Numbers in parentheses “( )” indicate the time using a normally charged battery.

* Approximate continuous recording time at 77°F (25°C). The battery life will be

shorter if you use your camcorder in a cold environment.

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

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

Playing time

Battery Playing time Playing time
pack on LCD screen with LCD closed

NP-F330 (supplied) 65 (55) 95 (85)
NP-F530 100 (90) 155 (140)
NP-F550 130 (115) 190 (170)
NP-F730 235 (210) 315 (285)
NP-F730H/F750 270 (240) 385 (345)
NP-F930 370 (330) 495 (450)
NP-F950 415 (370) 590 (530)

Approximate number of minutes when you use a fully charged battery

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Numbers in parentheses “( )” indicate the time using a normally charged battery. The
battery life will be shorter if you use your camcorder in a cold environment.

Step 1 Preparing the power supply

After charging the battery pack

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

Note on the remaining battery time indicator during recording

The indicator may not be correct, depending on the conditions in which you are
recording. When you close the LCD panel and open it again, it takes about 1 minute for
the correct remaining battery time to be displayed.

What is ”InfoLITHIUM”?

The “InfoLITHIUM” is a lithium ion battery pack which can exchange data such as
battery consumption with compatible video equipment. This unit is compatible with the
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (L series). Your camcorder operates only with the
“InfoLITHIUM” battery. “InfoLITHIUM” battery packs have the mark.
“InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

Connecting to a wall outlet

When you use your camcorder for a long time, we recommend that you power it from a
wall outlet using the AC power adaptor.

(1) Open the DC IN jack cover, and connect the AC power adaptor to the DC IN

jack on your camcorder with the plug’s 4 mark facing up.

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

Getting started

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2, 3

WARNING

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

PRECAUTION

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

Notes

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

•The DC IN jack has “source priority”. This means that the battery pack cannot supply
any power if the power cord is connected to the DC IN jack, even when the power
cord is not plugged into a wall outlet.

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

Using a car battery

Use Sony DC Adaptor/Charger (not supplied).

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Step 2 Inserting a cassette

We recommend using Hi8 video cassettes H.
If you use standard 8 h tape, be sure to play back the tape on this camcorder.
Your camcorder records in the Digital8 system.

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

The cassette compartment automatically lifts up and opens.

(2) Insert a cassette with its window facing out and the tab on the cassette up.
(3) Close the cassette compartment by pressing the “PUSH” mark on the cassette

compartment. The cassette compartment automatically goes down.

1 2

EJECT

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To eject a cassette

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

Notes

•The recording time when you use your Digital8 system camcorder on Hi8/standard
8 tape is half the recording time when using the conventional Hi8/standard 8 system
camcorder.

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

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

To prevent accidental erasure

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

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— Recording – Basics —

Recording a picture

Your camcorder automatically focuses for you.

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

cap to the grip strap.

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

more information (p. 8 to 12).

(3) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA while pressing the small green button.
(4) Open the LCD panel while pressing OPEN. The viewfinder automatically

turns off.

(5) Turn STANDBY to STANDBY.
(6) Press START/STOP. Your camcorder starts recording. The “REC” indicator

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

Recording – Basics

3

POWER

CAMERA

OFF

VTR

4

Microphone

Camera recording
lamp

Note

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

To enable smooth transition

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

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STBY

REC

0:00:00

0:00:01

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

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

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Recording a picture

Adjusting the LCD screen

To adjust the brightness of the LCD screen, press either of the two buttons on LCD
BRIGHT.
The LCD panel moves about 90 degrees to the viewfinder side and about 210 degrees to
the lens side.
If you turn the LCD panel over so that it faces the other way, the indicator appears
in the viewfinder and on the LCD screen (Mirror mode).

to brighten

to dim

When closing the LCD panel, set it vertically until it clicks, and swing it into the
camcorder body.

Note

When using the LCD screen except in the mirror mode, the viewfinder automatically
turns off.

When you use the LCD screen outdoors in direct sunlight

The LCD screen may be difficult to see. If this happens, we recommend that you use the
viewfinder.

Picture in the mirror mode

The picture on the LCD is a mirror-image. However, the picture will be normal when
recorded.

During recording in the mirror mode

While recording in the mirror mode, you cannot operate the following buttons:
ZERO SET MEMORY on the Remote Commander and MENU on your camcorder.

Indicators in the mirror mode

The STBY indicator appears as Pr and REC as r. Some of the other indicators appear
mirror-reversed and others are not displayed.

210°

LCD BRIGHT

90°

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Recording a picture

Self-timer recording

You can make a recording with the self-timer. This mode is useful when you want to
record yourself.

(1) Press (self-timer).

(self-timer) indicator appears in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen.

The

(2) Press START/STOP.

Self-timer starts counting down from 10 with a beep sound. In the last two
seconds of the countdown, the beep sound gets faster, then recording starts
automatically.

To stop the self-timer during recording

Press START/STOP.

To record still pictures using the self-timer

Press PHOTO in step 2.

Recording – Basics

START/STOP

To cancel self-timer recording

Press so that the indicator disappears from the LCD screen or viewfinder while
the camcorder is in the standby mode.

The self-timer recording mode is automatically canceled when

•Self-timer recording is finished.

•The POWER switch is set to OFF or VTR.

After recording

(1) Turn STANDBY down to LOCK.
(2) Close the LCD panel.
(3) Eject the cassette.
(4) Set the POWER switch to OFF.

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Recording a picture

To record pictures with the viewfinder – adjusting the
viewfinder

If you record pictures with the LCD panel closed, check the picture with the viewfinder.
Adjust the viewfinder lens to your eyesight so that the indicators in the viewfinder
come into sharp focus.

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

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Recording a picture

Using the zoom feature

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

Recording – Basics

W

T

W

W

T

T

Zoom greater than 20× is performed digitally, if you set D ZOOM to ON in the MENU
settings. The digital zoom function is set OFF at the factory. (p. 76)

W

T

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

When you shoot close to a subject

If you cannot get a sharp focus, move the power zoom lever to the “W” side until the
focus is sharp. You can shoot a subject that is at least about 2 feet 5/8 inch (about 80 cm)
away from the lens surface in the telephoto position, or about 1/2 inch (about 1 cm)
away in the wide-angle position.

Notes on digital zoom

•Digital zoom starts to function when zoom exceeds 20×.

•The picture quality deteriorates as you go toward the “T” side. Set D ZOOM to OFF in
the MENU settings. Otherwise the digital zoom activates without notice (p. 76).

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Recording a picture

START/STOP MODE setting

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

(factory setting).

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

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

seconds and then stops automatically.

START/STOP

MODE

5
ANTI
GROUND
SHOOTING

Notes

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

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

To extend the recording time in the 5SEC mode

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

SEC

STOP. Use this mode to avoid recording unnecessary
scenes.

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Indicators displayed in the recording mode

The indicators are not recorded on tape.

Format indicator

STANDBY/REC indicator

0:00:01

40

min

REC

Remaining battery time indicator

Time code (for tapes recorded in the Digital8 system only)

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

Time code/Tape counter

Remaining tape indicator

This appears after you insert a cassette for a while.

Recording a picture

Shooting backlit subjects (BACK LIGHT)

When you shoot a subject with the light source behind the subject or a subject with a
light background, use the backlight function.

Press BACK LIGHT in the recording or standby mode.
The c indicator appears in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen.
To cancel, press BACK LIGHT again.

If you press EXPOSURE when shooting backlit subjects

The backlight function will be canceled.

Shooting in the dark (NightShot)

The NightShot function enables you to shoot a subject in a dark place. For example, you
can satisfactorily record the environment of nocturnal animals for observation when
you use this function.

(1) While your camcorder is in the standby mode, slide NIGHTSHOT to ON.
(2) Press START/STOP to start recording.

and “NIGHTSHOT” indicators flash on the LCD screen or in the

viewfinder. To cancel the NightShot function, slide NIGHTSHOT to OFF.

Recording – Basics

BACK LIGHT

NIGHTSHOT

OFF ON

NightShot Light
emitter

+

SLOW

SHUTTER

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Recording a picture

Using +SLOW SHUTTER

The NightShot +Slow shutter mode makes subjects more than four times brighter than
those recorded in the NightShot mode.

(1) Slide NIGHTSHOT to ON in the standby mode. indicator appears.
(2) Press +SLOW SHUTTER until the desired NIGHTSHOT indicator flashes.

The indicator changes as follows:

(NIGHTSHOT) n (NIGHTSHOT1) n (NIGHTSHOT2) n
(NIGHTSHOT)

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

Using the NightShot Light

The picture will be clearer with the NightShot Light on. To enable NightShot Light, set
N.S.LIGHT to ON in the MENU settings (p. 76).

Notes

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

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

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

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

– Exposure
– PROGRAM AE
– Fader*
– Digital effect*

* You cannot use these functions only in the NightShot +Slow shutter mode.

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Shutter speed in the NightShot +Slow shutter mode

Indicator Shutter speed

(NIGHTSHOT1) 1/15

(NIGHTSHOT2) 1/4

The +SLOW SHUTTER button does not work:

– while the fader function is set or in use
– while the digital effect function is in use
– when NIGHTSHOT is set to OFF

NightShot Light

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

Checking the recording

– END SEARCH / EDITSEARCH / Rec Review

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

END SEARCH

You can go to the end of the recorded section after you record.

Press END SEARCH in the standby mode.
The last 5 seconds of the recorded section are played back and playback stops. You can
monitor the sound from the speaker or headphones.

EDITSEARCH

You can search for the next recording start point.

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

+ : to go forward

– : to go backward
Release EDITSEARCH to stop playback. If you press START/STOP, re-recording begins
from the point you released EDITSEARCH. You cannot monitor the sound.

EDITSEARCH

END SEARCH

Recording – Basics

Rec Review

You can check the last recorded section.

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

Notes

•END SEARCH, EDITSEARCH and Rec Review work only for tapes recorded in the

Digital8 system.

•If you start recording after using the end search function, occasionally, the transition

between the last scene you recorded and the next scene may not be smooth.

•The end search function may not work when there is a blank portion between pictures

on a tape.

Once you eject the cassette after you have recorded on the tape

The end search function does not work.

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— Playback – Basics —

Playing back a tape

You can monitor the playback picture on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. You can
control playback using the Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder.

(1) Install the power source and insert the recorded tape.
(2) Set the POWER switch to VTR while pressing the small green button. The

video control buttons light up.

(3) Open the LCD panel while pressing OPEN.
(4) Press 0 to rewind the tape.
(5) Press ( to start playback.
(6) To adjust the volume, press either of the two buttons on VOLUME. The

speaker on your camcorder is silent when the LCD panel is closed.

2

POWER

CAMERA

OFF

VTR

4

REW

3

To stop playback

Press p.

When monitoring on the LCD screen

You can turn the LCD panel over and move it back to the camcorder body with the
LCD screen facing out [a]. You can adjust the angle of the LCD panel by lifting the LCD
panel up by 15 degrees [b].

[a] [b]

5

PLAY

6

VOLUME

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15°

Playing back a tape

To display the screen indicators – Display function

Press DISPLAY on your camcorder or the Remote Commander supplied with your
camcorder.
The indicators appear on the LCD screen.
To make the indicators disappear, press DISPLAY again.

DATA CODE

DISPLAY

Using the data code function

Your camcorder automatically records not only images on the tape but also the
recording data (date/time or various settings when recorded) (Data code function).

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

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

Playback – Basics

AUTO
JUL 4 1999
12:05:56 AM

60 AWB

F1.4 9dB

Not to display recording data

Set DATA CODE to DATE in the MENU settings (p. 76)
The display changes as follows:

date/time n no indicator

Note on the data code function

The data code function works only for tapes recorded in the Digital8 system.

Recording data

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

When you use data code function, bars (-- -- --) appear if:

•A blank section of the tape is being played back.

•The tape is unreadable due to tape damage or noise.

•The tape was recorded by a camcorder without the date and time set.

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Playing back a tape

Various playback modes

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

To view a still picture (playback pause)

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

To advance the tape

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

To rewind the tape

Press 0 in the stop mode. To resume normal playback, press (.

To change the playback direction

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

To locate a scene monitoring the picture (picture search)

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

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

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

To view the picture at slow speed (slow playback)

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

To view the picture at double speed

Press ×2 on the Remote Commander during playback. For double speed playback in the
reverse direction, press <, then press x2 on the Remote Commander. To resume
normal playback, press (.

To view the picture frame-by-frame

Press 7 on the Remote Commander in the playback pause mode. For frame-by-frame
playback in the reverse direction, press '. To resume normal playback, press (.

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To search the last scene recorded (END SEARCH)

Press END SEARCH in the stop mode. The last 5 seconds of the recorded section plays
back and stops.

In the various playback modes

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

•Sound is muted.

•The previous recording may appear as a mosaic image when playing back in the
Digital8 system.

When the playback pause mode lasts for 3 minutes

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

•The previous recording may appear.

Slow playback for tapes recorded in the Digital8 system

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

Viewing the recording on TV

Connect your camcorder to your TV or VCR with the A/V connecting cable supplied
with your camcorder to watch the playback picture on the TV screen. You can operate
the playback control buttons in the same way as when you monitor playback pictures
on the LCD screen. When monitoring the playback picture on the TV screen, we
recommend that you power your camcorder from a wall outlet using the AC power
adaptor (p. 11). Refer to the operating instructions of your TV or VCR.

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

Playback – Basics

S VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO

: Signal flow

IN

S VIDEO
VIDEO
AUDIO

If your TV is already connected to a VCR

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

If your TV or VCR is a monaural type

Connect the yellow plug for video and the white plug for audio on both your
camcorder and the TV or the VCR (you do not connect the red plug).
With this connection, the sound is monaural even on stereo models.

To connect to a TV or VCR without Video/Audio input jacks

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

If your TV or VCR has an S video jack

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

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Viewing the recording on TV

Using the AV cordless IR receiver

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

LASER LINK

LASER LINK emitter

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

on the AV cordless IR receiver to ON.

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

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

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To cancel the laser link function

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

If you turn the power off

Laser link turns off automatically.

If you use a Sony TV

•You can turn on the TV automatically when you press LASER LINK or (. To do so,
set AUTO TV ON to ON in the MENU settings and turn the TV’s main switch on, then
do either of the following:
– Point the LASER LINK emitter at the TV’s remote sensor and press LASER LINK.
– Turn on LASER LINK and press (.

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

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

Note

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

— Advanced Recording Operations —

Photo recording

You can record a still picture like a photograph. This mode is useful when you want to
record a picture such as a photograph or when you print a picture using a video printer
(not supplied).

(1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA.
(2) In the standby mode, keep pressing PHOTO lightly until a still picture

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

(3) Press PHOTO deeper.

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

Advanced Recording Operations

1

PHOTO

2

3

Notes

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

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

•The PHOTO button does not work:
– while the digital effect function is set or in use.
– while the fader function is in use.

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

To use the photo recording function using the Remote Commander

Press PHOTO in the Remote Commander. Your camcorder record a picture on the LCD
screen or in the viewfinder immediately.

To use the photo recording function during normal CAMERA recording

Press PHOTO deeper. The still picture is then recorded for about seven seconds and
your camcorder returns to the standby mode. You cannot select another still picture.

CAPTURE

•••••••

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Photo recording

Printing the still picture

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

: Signal flow

Video printer

LINE IN

VIDEO S VIDEO

S VIDEO

VIDEO

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If the video printer is equipped with S video input

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

Using the wide mode

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

[a]

16:9

WIDE

[b]

[c]

In the standby mode, set 16:9WIDE to ON in the MENU settings (p. 76).

MENU

To cancel the wide mode

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

If the wide mode is set to ON

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

Advanced Recording Operations

In the wide mode

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

During recording

You cannot select or cancel the wide mode.

Connection for a TV

Pictures recorded in the 16:9WIDE mode automatically appear on the TV screen at full
size when:

•you connect your camcorder to a TV that is compatible with the video ID (ID-1/ID-2)
system.

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

ID-2 system

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

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Using the fader function

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

[a]

FADER

M.FADER
(mosaic)

BOUNCE*
(Fade in only)

OVERLAP
(Fade in only)

RECSTBY

[b]

MONOTONE

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

RECSTBY

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

Using the fader function

(1) When fading in [a]

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

When fading out [b]

In the recording mode, press FADER until the desired fader indicator flashes.
The indicator changes as follows:
FADER n M.FADER n BOUNCE n MONOTONE n OVERLAP n
no indicator
The last selected fader mode is indicated first of all.

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

1

FADER

To cancel the fader function

After the fade in/out is carried out : Your camcorder automatically returns to the
normal mode.
Before the fade in/out is carried out : Before pressing START/STOP, press FADER until
the indicator disappears.

Advanced Recording Operations

FADER

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Using the Fader function

Notes

•The overlap function work only for tapes recorded in the Digital8 system.

•You cannot use the following functions while using the fader function. Also, you
cannot use the fader function while using the following functions.
– Digital effect
– Low lux mode of PROGRAM AE (Overlap function only)
– NightShot +Slow shutter
– Photo recording

When the OVERLAP indicator appears

Your camcorder automatically memorizes the image recorded on a tape. As the image is
being memorized, the OVERLAP indicator flashes fast, and the playback picture is
displayed. At this stage, the picture may not be recorded clearly, depending on the tape
condition.

When START/STOP MODE is set to or 5SEC

You cannot use the fader function.

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

– Exposure
– Focus
– Zoom
– Picture effect

Note on the bounce function

The BOUNCE indicator does not appear in the following mode or functions:
– D ZOOM is set to ON in the MENU settings
– Wide mode
– Picture effect
– PROGRAM AE

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Using special effects – Picture effect

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

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

animated cartoon.

MOSAIC [f] : The picture is mosaic.

[a] [b] [c] [d] [e] [f]

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

The picture effect indicator appears.

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

The indicator changes as follows:
NEG.ART ˜ SEPIA ˜ B&W ˜ SOLARIZE ˜ SLIM ˜ STRETCH ˜
PASTEL ˜ MOSAIC

Advanced Recording Operations

PICTURE EFFECT

2

To turn the picture effect function off

Press PICTURE EFFECT.

While using the picture effect function

You cannot select the old movie mode with DIGITAL EFFECT.

When you turn the power off

Your camcorder automatically returns to the normal mode.

NEG. ART

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Using special effects – Digital effect

You can add special effects to recorded pictures using the various digital functions. The
sound is recorded normally.

STILL

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

FLASH (FLASH MOTION)

You can record still pictures successively at constant intervals.

LUMI. (LUMINANCEKEY)

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

TRAIL

You can record the picture so that an incidental image like a trail is left.

SLOW SHTR (SLOW SHUTTER)

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

OLD MOVIE

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

Still picture Moving picture

STILL

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Still picture Moving picture

LUMI.

Using special effects – Digital effect

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

EFFECT. The digital effect indicator appears.

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

The indicator changes as follows:
STILL ˜ FLASH ˜ LUMI. ˜ TRAIL ˜ SLOW SHTR ˜ OLD MOVIE

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

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

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

1

2

Items to adjust

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

FLASH The interval of flash motion
LUMI. The color scheme of the area in the still picture which is to be

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

OLD MOVIE No adjustment necessary

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

DIGITAL

EFFECT

picture

swapped with a moving picture

shutter speed.

3

LUMI.

4

LUMI.

Advanced Recording Operations

To cancel the digital effect

Press DIGITAL EFFECT. The digital effect indicator disappears.

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Using special effects – Digital Effect

Notes

•The following functions do not work during digital effect:
– Fader
– Low lux mode of PROGRAM AE
– Photo recording
– NightShot +Slow shutter

•The following functions do not work in the slow shutter mode:
– Exposure
– PROGRAM AE

•The following functions do not work in the old movie mode:
– Exposure
– Wide mode
– Picture effect
– PROGRAM AE

When you turn the power off

The digital effect will be automatically canceled.

When recording in the slow shutter mode

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

Shutter speed

Shutter speed number Shutter speed
SLOW SHTR 1 1/30
SLOW SHTR 2 1/15
SLOW SHTR 3 1/8
SLOW SHTR 4 1/4

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Using the PROGRAM AE function

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

Spotlight mode

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

a Soft portrait mode

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

A Sports lesson mode

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

Beach & ski mode

This mode prevents people’s faces from appearing dark in strong light or reflected light,
such as at a beach in midsummer or on a ski slope.

Sunset & moon mode

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

Landscape mode

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

Low lux mode

This mode makes subjects brighter in insufficient light.

Advanced Recording Operations

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Using the PROGRAM AE function

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

appears.

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

The indicator changes as follows:

To turn the PROGRAM AE function off

Press PROGRAM AE.

Notes

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

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

•The following functions do not work in the PROGRAM AE mode:
– Slow shutter
– Old movie
– Bounce

•The following functions do not work in the low lux mode:
– Digital effect
– Overlap
– Exposure

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

1

2

PROGRAM

A

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

Flickering or changes in color may occur in the following modes. If this happens, turn
the PROGRAM AE function off.
– Soft portrait mode
– Sports lesson mode

Adjusting the exposure manually

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

•The subject is backlit

•Bright subject and dark background

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

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

The exposure indicator appears.

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

1

EXPOSURE

2

Advanced Recording Operations

–+

To return to the automatic exposure mode

Press EXPOSURE again.

Note

When you adjust the exposure manually, the following function and modes do not
work:
– Backlight
– Slow shutter
– Old movie

If you change the PROGRAM AE mode or slide NIGHTSHOT to ON

Your camcorder automatically returns to the automatic exposure mode.

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Focusing manually

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

•The autofocus mode is not effective when shooting
– subjects through glass coated with water droplets
– horizontal stripes
– subjects with little contrast with backgrounds such as walls and sky

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

•Shooting a stationary subject when using a tripod

(1) Set FOCUS to MANUAL in the standby or recording mode. The f indicator

appears.

(2) Turn the focus ring to sharpen focus.

2

FOCUS

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PUSH AUTO

To return to the autofocus mode

Set FOCUS to AUTO.

To record distant subjects

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

To shoot with auto focusing momentarily

Press PUSH AUTO.
The auto focus functions while you are pressing PUSH AUTO.
Use this button to focus on one subject and then another with smooth focusing.
When you release PUSH AUTO, manual focusing resumes.

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

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

When you shoot close to the subject

Focus at the end of the “W” (wide-angle) position.

The following indicators may appear

when recording a distant subject.
when the subject is too close to focus on.

Inserting a scene

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

[a]

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

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

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

the tape counter resets to zero.

(3) Keep pressing the РΠside of EDITSEARCH and release the button at the

insert start point [a].

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

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

ZERO SET
MEMORY

[b]

EDITSEARCH

Advanced Recording Operations

Notes

•The zero set memory function works only for tapes recorded in the Digital8 system.

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

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

The zero set memory function may not work correctly.

When START/STOP MODE is set to or 5SEC

You cannot use the zero set memory function.

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— Advanced Playback Operations —

Playing back a tape with picture effects

During playback, you can process a scene using the picture effect functions: NEG.ART,
SEPIA, B&W and SOLARIZE.

During playback, press PICTURE EFFECT and turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial until the
desired picture effect indicator (NEG.ART, SEPIA, B&W or SOLARIZE) flashes.
For details of each picture effect function, see page 33.

PICTURE EFFECT

NEG. ART

To cancel the picture effect function

Press PICTURE EFFECT.

Notes

•The picture effect function works only for tapes recorded in the Digital8 system.

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

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

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Pictures processed by the picture effect function

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

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

The picture effect function is automatically canceled.

Playing back a tape with digital effects

During playback, you can process a scene using the digital effect functions: STILL,
FLASH, LUMI. and TRAIL.

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

until the desired digital effect indicator (STILL, FLASH, LUMI. or TRAIL)
flashes.

(2) Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.

The digital effect indicator lights up and the bars appear. In the STILL or
LUMI. mode, the picture where you press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial is stored
in memory as a still picture.

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

For details of each digital effect function, see page 34.

Advanced Playback Operations

1

2

3

DIGITAL
EFFECT

STILL

4

STILL

To cancel the digital effect function

Press DIGITAL EFFECT.

Notes

•The digital effect function works only for tapes recorded in the Digital8 system.

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

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

Pictures processed by the digital effect function

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

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

The digital effect function is automatically canceled.

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Quickly locating a scene using the zero set memory function

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

(1) In the playback mode, press DISPLAY.
(2) Press ZERO SET MEMORY at the point you want to locate later. The tape

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

(3) Press p when you want to stop playback.
(4) Press 0 to rewind the tape to the tape counter’s zero point. The tape stops

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

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

DISPLAY

ZERO SET MEMORY

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Notes

•The zero set memory function works only for tapes recorded in the Digital8 system.

•When you press ZERO SET MEMORY before rewinding the tape, the zero set memory
function will be canceled.

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

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

Searching a recording by date

You can automatically search for the point where the recording date changes and start
playback from that point (Date search). Use the Remote Commander for this operation.
Use this function to check where recording dates change or to edit the tape at each
recording date.

JUL 5 1999JUL 4 1999 DEC 31 1999

V

[a]

V

[b]

V

[c]

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

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

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

to search towards [c]. Your camcorder automatically starts playback at the
point where the date changes.
Each time you press = or +, the camcorder searches for the previous or
next date.

DATE

SEARCH

2

MODE

=+

3

SEARCH

00

DATE

01

SEARCH

Advanced Playback Operations

To stop searching

Press p.

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Searching a recording by date

Notes on the date seach mode

•The date search works only for tapes recorded in the Digital8 system.

•If one day’s recording is less than one minute, your camcorder may not accurately
find the point where the recording date changes.

If a tape has a blank portion in the recorded portions

The date search function will not work correctly.

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Searching for a photo – Photo search/ Photo scan

You can search for the recorded still picture (photo search).
You can also search for still pictures one after another and display each picture for five
seconds automatically (photo scan). Use the Remote Commander for these operations.

Searching for a photo

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

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

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

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

2

SEARCH

MODE

3

=+

PHOTO

SEARCH

00

PHOTO

SEARCH

01

Advanced Playback Operations

To stop searching

Press p.

If a tape has a blank portion in the recorded portions

The photo search function may not work correctly.

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Searching for a photo – Photo search/Photo scan

Scanning photo

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

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

(3)Press = or +.

Each photo is played back for about 5 seconds automatically.

SEARCH

2

MODE

3

=+

PHOTO 00

SCAN

To stop scanning

Press p.

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Note

The photo search and photo scan work only for tapes recorded in the Digital8 system.

— Editing on Other Equipment —

Dubbing a tape

Using the A/V connecting cable or S video connecting cable
(not supplied)

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

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

the recorded tape into your camcorder.

(2) Set the POWER switch to VTR.

(3) Play back the recorded tape on your camcorder.
(4) Start recording on the VCR.

S VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO

: Signal flow

Editing on Other Equipment

IN

S VIDEO
VIDEO

AUDIO

When you have finished dubbing a tape

Press p on both your camcorder and the VCR.

If you have displayed the screen indicators on the TV

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

You can edit on VCRs that support the following systems

h 8 mm, H Hi8, j VHS, k S-VHS,  VHSC, K S-VHSC, l Betamax,
¬ ED Betamax, mini DV, DV or Digital8

If your VCR is a monaural type

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

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

With this connection, you do not need to connect the yellow (video) plug of the A/V
connecting cable.
Connect an S video cable (not supplied) to the S video jacks of both your camcorder and
the VCR.

To perform a more precise editing

Connect a LANC cable (not supplied) to your camcorder and other video equipment
having fine synchro-editing function, using this camcorder as a player.

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Dubbing a tape

Using the i.LINK cable

Simply connect the VMC-IL4415/IL4435/2DV/4DV i.LINK cable (not supplied) to

DV IN/OUT and to DV IN/OUT of the DV products. With digital-to-digital
connection, video and audio signals are transmitted in digital form for high-quality
editing. You can dub the screen indicators.

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

the recorded tape into your camcorder.

(2) Set the POWER switch to VTR.

(3) Play back the recorded tape on your camcorder.
(4) Start recording on the VCR.

S VIDEO LANC

DV

DV IN/OUT

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DV IN/OUT

(not supplied)

: Signal flow

When you have finished dubbing a tape

Press p on both your camcorder and the VCR.

Note on tapes that are not recorded in the Digital8 system

The picture may fluctuate. This is not a malfunction.

During playback of tapes recorded in the Hi8/standard 8 system

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

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

During digital editting

You cannot use DIGITAL EFFECT button functions.

You can also use your camcorder as a recorder

•You can use your camcorder as a player or recorder without changing the connection.

In this case, the DV IN indicator appears in the viewfinder or on screen. The DV IN
indicator may appear on both equipment.

•When using your camcorder as a recorder, the color balance may be incorrect on the

monitor screen. This, however, is not recorded on the tape.

If you record playback pause picture via the DV jack

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

Recording video or TV programs

You can record a tape from another VCR or a TV program from a TV that has video/
audio outputs. Use your camcorder as a recorder. Turn down the volume of your
camcorder. Otherwise, the picture may be distorted.

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

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

(2) Set the POWER switch to VTR.
(3) Set DISPLAY to LCD in the MENU settings (p. 76). The picture from a TV or

VCR appears in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen.

(4) Press r REC and the button on its right simultaneously on your camcorder,

then immediately press P on your camcorder.

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

Select a TV program if you are recording from TV.

(6) Press P on your camcorder at the scene where you want to start recording

from.

Editing on Other Equipment

4

Notes

•To enable smooth transition, we recommend that you do not mix pictures recorded in
the Hi8/standard 8 with the Digital8 system on a tape.

•If you fast-forward or slow-playback on the other equipment, be sure to play back the
original tape at normal speed.

If your VCR is a monaural type

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

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

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

RECPAUSE

OUT

S VIDEO
VIDEO
AUDIO

: Signal flow

VIDEO

AUDIO

S VIDEO

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Inserting a scene from a VCR

Replacing recording on a tape – Insert Editing

You can insert a new scene from a VCR onto your originally recorded tape by
specifying the insert start and end points. Use the Remote Commander for this
operation. Connections are the same as in “Recording video or TV programs” on page

51.
Insert a cassette containing the desired scene to insert into the VCR.

[a]

[b]

[c]

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Inserting a scene from a VCR

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

to the playback pause mode.

(3)On your camcorder, locate the insert end point [c] by pressing 0 or ). Then

press P to set it to the playback pause mode.

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

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

(5)On your camcorder, locate the insert start point [b] by pressing 0, then press

two r REC buttons at same time to set your camcorder to the recording pause
mode.

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

start inserting the new scene.
Inserting automatically stops near the zero point on the tape counter. Your

camcorder automatically returns to the recording pause mode.

5

Editing on Other Equipment

REC

4

ZERO SET

MEMORY

0:00:00

ZERO SET

MEMORY

To change the insert end point

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

Notes

•The zero set memory function works only for tapes recorded in the Digital8 system.

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

When the inserted picture is played back

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

To insert a scene without setting the insert end point

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

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— Flash Memory Operations —

Using the flash memory function – introduction

Your camcorder has a built-in flash memory with a capacity of 2MB.
The built-in flash memory can record still images, exchange still image data with tapes
and play back and delete the still image data. If you use the supplied accessories, you
can input still image data to your PC. This chapter explains the functions that are
available using the built-in flash memory.

On file format (JPEG)

This unit compresses image data in JPEG format (extension .jpg) with thumbnail data
for the index screen. The index screen data is visible only on this unit.

Typical image data file name

ex. DSC00001.jpg

During recording in the built-in flash memory

Do not turn the power off nor remove the battery pack.
You can record only still images in the built-in flash memory. You cannot record
sounds.

When using a video light (not supplied) or similar equipment mounted on the
intelligent accessory shoe

Recording an image in the built-in flash memory may result in a temporary power
shortage in the accessory shoe, causing the video light to go out. This is not a
malfunction.

If the MEMORY FULL indicator appears in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen

You cannot use the built-in flash memory. See “Warning indicators and messages”
(p. 92) for more information.

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Using the flash memory function – introduction

Selecting the image quality mode – QUALITY

You can select the image quality mode in still picture recording. If you do not make any
selection, your camcorder automatically records in STANDARD mode.

(1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA.
(2) Turn STANDBY to MEMORY.
(3) Press MENU to display the MENU settings.
(4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select

, then press the dial.

(5) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select QUALITY, then press the dial.
(6) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired image quality, then press

the dial.
Press MENU to make the MENU settings disappear.

K

C

O

1

POWER

CAMERA

OFF

VTR

2

L

Y

B

D

N

A

T

S

M

E

M

O

R

Y

START/STOP

4

5

MEMORY SET

CONTI NUOUS
QUALI TY
FLD. / FRAME
PROTECT
SLIDE SHOW
DELETE ALL
FORMAT

[MENU] : END

MEMORY SET

CONTI NUOUS
QUALI TY
FLD. / FRAME
PROTECT
SLIDE SHOW
DELETE ALL
FORMAT
RETURN

:

[MENU]

END

Flash Memory Operations

FINE

3

MENU

Image quality settings

Setting Meaning (indicator on the screen)

STANDARD This is the standard image quality. The image is compressed to

FINE Use this mode when you want to record high quality images. The

6

about 1/10. (STD)

image is compressed to about 1/6. (FINE)

MEMORY SET

CONTI NUOUS
QUALI TY
FLD. / FRAME
PROTECT
SLIDE SHOW
DELETE ALL
FORMAT
RETURN

[MENU] : END

STANDARD
FINE

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Using the flash memory function – introduction

Differences in image quality mode

Recorded images are compressed in JPEG format before being stored into the memory.
The memory capacity allotted to each image varies depending on the selected image
quality mode. Details are shown in the table below. (The number of pixels is 640 × 480,
regardless of image quality mode. The data size before compression is about 600 KB.)

Image quality mode Memory capacity Recordable number of images*

FINE About 100 KB About 20 images
STANDARD About 60 KB About 33 images

* Depending on the complexity of the subject.

Note

In some cases, changing the image quality mode may not affect the image quality,
depending on the types of images you are shooting.

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Using the flash memory function – introduction

Selecting the recording mode – FIELD/FRAME

You can select the recording mode in still picture recording. If you do not make any
selection, your camcorder automatically records in FIELD mode.

(1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA.
(2) Turn STANDBY to MEMORY.
(3) Press MENU to display the MENU settings.
(4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select

, then press the dial.

(5) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select FLD./FRAME, then press the dial.
(6) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired recording mode, then

press the dial.
Press MENU to make the MENU settings disappear.

K

C

O

1

POWER

CAMERA

OFF

VTR

2

L

Y

B

D

N

A

T

S

M

E

M

O

R

Y

START/STOP

4

5

MEMORY SET

CONTI NUOUS
QUALI TY
FLD. / FRAME
PROTECT
SLIDE SHOW
DELETE ALL
FORMAT

[MENU] : END

MEMORY SET

CONTI NUOUS
QUALI TY
FLD. / FRAME
PROTECT
SLIDE SHOW
DELETE ALL
FORMAT
RETURN

:

[MENU]

END

Flash Memory Operations

F

I

ELD

6

3

MENU

Recording mode settings

Setting Meaning (indicator on the screen)

FIELD Field recording. Your camcorder compensates for camera-shake.

(no indicator)

FRAME Frame recording. Your camcorder records images in high quality.

(FRAME)

Note

When recording fast-moving subjects in FRAME mode, the recorded image is blurry.

MEMORY SET

CONTI NUOUS
QUALI TY
FLD. / FRAME
PROTECT
SLIDE SHOW
DELETE ALL
FORMAT
RETURN

[MENU] : END

F

I

ELD

FRAME

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Recording still images in the built-in flash memory – Memory photo recording

You can store still images in the built-in flash memory.

(1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA.
(2) Turn STANDBY to MEMORY.
(3) Keep pressing PHOTO lightly. The picture freezes and the CAPTURE

indicator appears in the vienfinder or on the LCD screen. Recording does not
start yet.

(4) Press PHOTO deeper. The image displayed on the screen will be recorded in

the built-in flash memory. Recording is complete when the bar scroll indicator
disappears.

K

C

O

1

POWER
CAMERA

OFF

VTR

2

L

Y

B

D

N

A

T

S

M

E

M

O

R

Y

START/STOP

58

1/33

STD STD

34

PHOTO

CAPTURE

PHOTO

When the STANDBY switch is set to MEMORY

The following functions do not work:
– Wide mode
– Digital effect
– Picture effect
– Nightshot + Slow shutter
– Low lux mode of PROGRAM AE

When you are recording a still image

You can neither turn off the power nor press PHOTO.

When you press the PHOTO button on the Remote Commander

Your camcorder immediately records the image that is on the screen when you press
the button.

Recording still images in the built-in flash memory – Memory
photo recording

Recording images continuously

You can record still pictures continuously. Select one of the two modes in the MENU
settings (p. 76) before recording.

Continuous mode (CONTINUOUS: ON) [a]

You can record 3 or 4 pictures continuously.

Multi screen mode (CONTINUOUS: MULTI SCRN) [b]

You can record 9 still pictures continuously on a single page.

[a] [b]

Flash Memory Operations

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Recording still images in the built-in flash memory – Memory
photo recording

(1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA.
(2) Turn STANDBY to MEMORY.
(3) Press MENU to display the MENU settings.

, then press the dial.

K

C

O

L

Y

B

D

N

A

T

S

M

E

M

O

R

Y

START/STOP

MEMORY SET

CONTI NUOUS
QUALI TY
FLD. / FRAME
PROTECT
SLI DE SHOW
DELETE ALL
FORMAT

[MENU] : END

MEMORY SET

CONTI NUOUS
QUALI TY
FLD. / FRAME
PROTECT
SLI DE SHOW
DELETE ALL
FORMAT
RETURN

[MENU] : END

ON

1

MEMORY SET

CONTI NUOUS
QUALI TY
FLD. / FRAME
PROTECT
SLI DE SHOW
DELETE ALL
FORMAT
RETURN

[MENU] : END

POWER

CAMERA

OFF

VTR

OFF
ON
MULTI SCRN

3

(4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select
(5) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC to select CONTINUOUS, then press the dial.
(6) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC to select the desired setting, then press the dial.
(7) Press MENU to make the MENU settings disappear.

2

MENU

4

5

MEMORY SET

CONTI NUOUS
QUALI TY
FLD. / FRAME
PROTECT
SLI DE SHOW
DELETE ALL
FORMAT
RETURN

[MENU] : END

OFF

6

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Continuous shooting settings

Setting Meaning (indicator on the screen)

OFF The unit shoots one image at a time. (no indicator)
ON The unit shoots 3 or 4 still images at about 1 sec intervals. ( )
MULTI SCRN The unit shoots 9 still images at about 0.3 sec intervals and

displays the images on a single page divided into 9 boxes. ( )

Number of images in continuous shooting

The number of images you can shoot continuously varies depending on the image
quality mode.
FINE: 3 images
STANDARD: 4 images

Recording an image from a recorded tape as a still image

Your camcorder can read moving picture data recorded on a tape and record it as a still
image in the built-in flash memory. The unit can also take in moving picture data
through the input connector and record it as a still image in the built-in flash memory.

Before operation

Insert a recorded tape.

(1) Set the POWER switch to VTR.
(2) Press (. The picture recorded on the tape is played back.
(3) Keep pressing PHOTO lightly until the picture from the tape freezes. The

CAPTURE indicator appears in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen.
Recording does not start yet.

(4) Press PHOTO deeper. The image displayed on the screen will be recorded in

the built-in flash memory. Recording is complete when the bar scroll indicator
disappears.

Flash Memory Operations

POWER

1

CAMERA

OFF

VTR

1/33

STD

34

PHOTO

If you press PHOTO while playing back tapes recorded in the Hi8/standard 8
system

The CAPTURE indicator appears without freezing the image.

Recording a still image from a tape immediately after turning on the power

Saving the data may take a little more time than usual. This is not a malfunction.

CAPTURE

PHOTO

2

PLAY

STD

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Recording an image from a recorded tape as a still image

Recording a still image from other equipment

When recording the image through the DV IN/OUT jack

(not supplied)

: Signal flow

When recording the image through the AUDIO/VIDEO jack

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S video connecting cable
(not supplied)

OUT

S VIDEO
VIDEO

A/V connecting cable

: Signal flow

(1) Set the POWER switch to VTR and set DISPLAY to LCD in the MENU settings

(p. 76).

(2) Play back the recorded tape, or turn the TV on to see the desired program.
(3) Follow the steps 3 and 4 on page 61.

Copying still images from a recorded tape – PHOTO SAVE

Using the search function, you can automatically take in only the still images from
tapes and record them in the built-in flash memory in sequence.

Before operation

Insert a recorded tape and rewind the tape.

(1) Set the POWER switch to VTR.
(2) Press MENU to display the MENU settings.

1

(3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC to select
(4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC to select PHOTO SAVE, then press the dial. The

PHOTO BUTTON indicator appears on the LCD screen.

(5) Press PHOTO deeper. The still image from the tape is recorded in the built-in

flash memory. The number of still images copied is displayed. The END
indicator is displayed when copying is completed.

POWER

CAMERA

OFF

VTR

, then press the dial.

Flash Memory Operations

2

3

4

MENU

MEMORY SET

QUALITY
PROTECT
DELETE ALL
FORMAT
PHOTO SAVE

READY

RETURN

[MENU] : END

To stop copying

Press MENU.

5

MEMORY SET

[MENU] : END

PHOTO

QUALITY
PROTECT
DELETE ALL
FORMAT
PHOTO SAVE

SAVING

[MENU] : END

(

(

0:00:00:00

0

0:00:00:00

4/33

PHOTO SAVE

PHOTO SAVE

PHOTO BUTTON

[PHOTO] : START [MENU] : END

4/33

STD

STD

PHOTO SAVE

[MENU] : END

END

4

0:10:25:34

8/33

STD

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Copying still images from a recorded tape
– Photo save

Note

Photo save function works only for tapes recorded in the Digital8 system.

To record all the images recorded on the tape

Rewind the tape all the way back and start copying.

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Viewing a still picture – Memory photo playback

You can play back still images recorded in the built-in flash memory. You can also play
back 6 images at a time by selecting the index screen.

(1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA.
(2) Turn STANDBY to MEMORY.
(3) While pressing OPEN, open the LCD panel.
(4) Press MEMORY PLAY. The last recorded image is displayed.
(5) Press MEMORY +/– to select the desired still image. To see the previous

image, press MEMORY –. To see the next image, press MEMORY +.

K

C

O

L

1

POWER
CAMERA

OFF

VTR

2

Y

B

D

N

A

T

S

M

E

M

O

R

Y

START/STOP

3

Flash Memory Operations

4

PLAY

5

To stop memory photo playback

Press MEMORY PLAY again.

To play back recorded images on a TV screen

•Connect your camcorder to the TV with the supplied A/V connecting cable before
operation.

•When operating memory photo playback on a TV or the LCD screen, the image
quality may appear to have deteriorated. This is not a malfunction. The image data is
as good as ever.

•Turn the audio volume of the TV down before operation, or noise (howling) may be
output from the TV speakers.

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Viewing a still picture – Memory photo playback

Screen indicators during still image playback

Image quality mode

Image number/Total numbers of recorded

00006

FINE

6 / 33

MEMORY PLAYDSC

images

Protect indicator

Data file name

Playing back 6 recorded images at a time (index screen)

You can play back 6 recorded images at a time. This function is especially useful when
searching for a particular image.

MEMORY

PLAY INDEX DELETE

MEMORY INDEX

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Press MEMORY INDEX.
A red ” mark appears above the image that is displayed before changing to the index
screen mode.

1 2 3

4 5 6

” mark

DSC

00006

6 / 33

•To display the following 6 images, keep pressing MEMORY +.

•To display the previous 6 images, keep pressing MEMORY –.

To return to the normal playback screen (single screen)

Press MEMORY +/– to move the ” mark to the image you want to display on full
screen, then press MEMORY PLAY.

Viewing a still picture – Memory photo playback

Note

When displaying the index screen, the number appears above each image. This
indicates the order in which images are recorded in the built-in flash memory. These
numbers are different from the data file names.

Files modified with personal computers

These files cannot be displayed on the index screen. Image files shot with other
equipment cannot be displayed on the index screen either.

The image quality mode indicator

The indicator may show a mode different to the one in which you recorded. This is not
a malfunction. The indicator shows the size of the data file.

Flash Memory Operations

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Viewing a still picture – Memory photo playback

Viewing the recorded images using a personal computer

You can view the still pictures which are recorded in the built-in flash memory on the
PC screen.
Set the POWER switch to VTR, or set the POWER switch to CAMERA and set
STANDBY to MEMORY. Connect your camcorder to your PC using the PC serial cable
supplied with your camcorder. The PC MODE indicator appears in the viewfinder or
on the LCD screen.
For details on the connection and operation refer to the operating instruction supplied
with PictureGear 3.2Lite (supplied with your camcorder).

DIGITAL
I/O

: Signal flow

PC serial cable (supplied)

Serial port

To finish PC mode

Remove the PC serial cable from the DIGITAL I/O jack

Examples of recommended OS/application software
OS

•Windows95 or 98

•WindowsNT4.0

Application

•Microsoft Internet Explorer, etc.

Notes

•When you view images recorded with the camcorder on a personal computer, the
display may show lines on the edge of the screen, depending on the current state of
video input signals. This is not a malfunction.

•You cannot access your PC:
– while the tape is being played back.
– during the slide show.
– while copying still images.
– while the cassette compartment is opened.

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Playing back images in a continuous loop – SLIDE SHOW

You can automatically play back images in sequence. This function is useful especially
when checking the recorded images or during a presentation.

(1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA.
(2) Turn STANDBY to MEMORY.
(3) Press MENU to display the MENU settings.
(4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select
(5) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select SLIDE SHOW, then press the dial.
(6) Press MEMORY PLAY. The unit plays back the images recorded in the built-in

flash memory in sequence. When all the images have been played back, the
display shows the first image again and the slide show ends.

4

5

MEMORY SET

CONTI NUOUS
QUALI TY
FLD. / FRAME
PROTECT
SLI DE SHOW
DELETE ALL
FORMAT
RETURN

[MENU] : END

3

6

MENU

PLAY

, then press the dial.

K

C

O

L

Y

B

2

D

N

A

T

S

M

E

M

O

R

Y

START/STOP

READY

MEMORY SET

CONTI NUOUS
QUALI TY
FLD. / FRAME
PROTECT
SLI DE SHOW
DELETE ALL
FORMAT

[MENU] : END

POWER

1

CAMERA

OFF

VTR

SLIDE SHOW

STD 1/33

DSC00027

[M PLAY] : START [MENU] : END

Flash Memory Operations

To stop the slide show

Press MENU.

To pause during a slide show

Press MEMORY PLAY.

To start the slide show from a particular image

Select the desired image using MEMORY +/– buttons before step 3.

To view the recorded images on TV

Connect your camcorder to a TV with the supplied A/V connecting cable before
operation.

Note on the slide show

You cannot make a copy of the slide show on a tape.

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Preventing accidental erasure – PROTECT

To prevent accidental erasure of important images, you can protect selected images.

(1) Display the image you want to protect.
(2) Press MENU to display the MENU settings.

, then press the dial.

MEMORY SET

CONTI NUOUS
QUALI TY
FLD. / FRAME
PROTECT
SLI DE SHOW
DELETE ALL
FORMAT

[MENU] : END

1/5 1/5

MEMORY SET

CONTI NUOUS
QUALI TY
FLD. / FRAME
PROTECT
SLI DE SHOW
DELETE ALL
FORMAT
RETURN

[MENU] : END

ON

MEMORY SET

CONTI NUOUS
QUALI TY
FLD. / FRAME
PROTECT
SLI DE SHOW
DELETE ALL
FORMAT
RETURN

[MENU] : END

1/5

ON
OFF

2

(3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select
(4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select PROTECT, then press the dial.
(5) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select ON, then press the dial.
(6) Press MENU to make the MENU disappear. The “H” mark is displayed

beside the data file name of the protected image.

MENU

3

4

MEMORY SET

CONTI NUOUS
QUALI TY
FLD. / FRAME
PROTECT
SLI DE SHOW
DELETE ALL
FORMAT
RETURN

[MENU] : END

OFF

5

70

To cancel image protection

Select OFF in step 5, then press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.

Note

Formatting erases all information in the built-in flash memory, including the protected
image data. Check the contents of the flash memory before formatting.

Deleting images – DELETE

Deleting selected images

(1) Display the image you want to delete.
(2) Press MEMORY DELETE. “DELETE?” appears on the LCD screen.
(3) Press MEMORY DELETE again. The selected image is deleted.

DELETE

STD

2,3

DELETE

DSC00010

DELETE?

[DELETE] : DEL [–] : CANCEL

To cancel deleting an image

Press MEMORY – in step 3.

12/33

Flash Memory Operations

To delete an image displayed on the index screen

Press MEMORY +/– to move the ” indicator to the desired image and follow steps 2
and 3.

Notes

•To delete a protected image, first cancel image protection.

•Once you delete an image, you cannot restore it. Check the images to delete carefully
before deleting them.

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Deleting images – DELETE

Erasing all the images

You can delete all the unprotected images in the built-in flasn memory.

(1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA.
(2) Set the STANDBY to MEMORY.
(3) Press MENU to display the MENU settings.
(4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC to select
(5) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXECl dial to select DELETE ALL, then press the dial.
(6) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select OK, then press the dial. The OK

indicator changes to EXECUTE.

(7) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select EXECUTE, then press the dial. The

DELETING indicator appears on the LCD screen. When all the unprotected
images are deleted, the COMPLETE indicator is displayed.

3 4

MENU

5

6

7

MEMORY SET

CONTI NUOUS
QUALI TY
FLD. / FRAME
PROTECT
SLI DE SHOW
DELETE ALL
FORMAT
RETURN

[MENU] : END

MEMORY SET

CONTI NUOUS
QUALI TY
FLD. / FRAME
PROTECT
SLI DE SHOW
DELETE ALL
FORMAT
RETURN

[MENU] : END

, then press the dial.

K

C

O

L

Y

B

2

D

N

A

T

S

M

E

M

O

R

Y

START/STOP

MEMORY SET

[MENU] : END

READY

RETURN
OK

MEMORY SET

CONTI NUOUS
QUALI TY
FLD. / FRAME
PROTECT
SLI DE SHOW
DELETE ALL

DELETING
FORMAT
RETURN

[MENU] : END

CONTI NUOUS
QUALI TY
FLD. / FRAME
PROTECT
SLI DE SHOW
DELETE ALL
FORMAT

1

MEMORY SET

CONTI NUOUS
QUALI TY
FLD. / FRAME
PROTECT
SLI DE SHOW
DELETE ALL
FORMAT
RETURN

[MENU] : END

MEMORY SET

CONTI NUOUS
QUALI TY
FLD. / FRAME
PROTECT
SLI DE SHOW
DELETE ALL
FORMAT
RETURN

[MENU] : END

MEMORY SET

CONTI NUOUS
QUALI TY
FLD. / FRAME
PROTECT
SLI DE SHOW
DELETE ALL
FORMAT
RETURN

[MENU] : END

POWER

CAMERA

OFF

VTR

RETURN
OK

RETURN
EXECUTE

COMPLETE

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Deleting images – DELETE

To cancel deleting all the images in the built-in flash memory

Select RETURN in step 4, then press the control dial.

While the DELETING indicator appears

Do not turn the POWER switch or press any buttons.

Flash Memory Operations

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Copying images recorded in the built-in flash memory to tapes

You can copy still images recorded in the built-in flash memory and record them to a
tape.

Before operation

Insert a tape for recording.

(1) Set the POWER switch to VTR.
(2) Using the tape transport buttons, search a point where you want to record the

desired still image. Set the tape to the playback pause mode.

(3) Press r REC to set the tape to the recording pause mode.
(4) Press PLAY to play back the still image you want to copy.
(5) Press P to start recording and press P again to stop.
(6) If you have more to copy, repeat steps 4 and 5.

2

3

REC

74

4

PLAY

To stop copying midway

Press p.

During copying

You cannot operate the following buttons:
MEMORY PLAY, MEMORY INDEX, MEMORY DELETE, MEMORY +, and
MEMORY –.

1

POWER

CAMERA

OFF

VTR

5

PAUSE

Copying the image recorded in the built-in flash memory to tapes

Note on the index screen

You cannot record the index screen.

If you press the EDITSEARCH buttons in the pause mode

Memory playback stops.

If you press the DISPLAY button in the standby or recording modes

You can view memory playback and the file name indicators in addition to the
indicators associated with tapes, such as the time code indicator.

Flash Memory Operations

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— Customizing Your Camcorder —

Changing the MENU settings

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

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

set.

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

set.

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

to set.

(5) If you want to change other items, select

repeat steps from 2 to 4.

1

MENU

CAMERA

CAMERA SET

D ZOOM
16 : 9WIDE
STEADYSHOT
N. S. LIGHT

[MENU] : END

VTR

VTR SET

H i F i SOUND
AUDIO MIX
PB MODE

[MENU] : END

RETURN and press the dial, then

2

CAMERA SET

D ZOOM
16 : 9WIDE

OTHERS

WORLD TIME
BEEP
COMMANDER
DISPLAY
REC LAMP
INDICATOR

OTHERS

WORLD TIME
BEEP
COMMANDER
DISPLAY
REC LAMP
INDICATOR

0 HR

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3

4

To make the MENU display disappear

Press MENU.

OTHERS

WORLD TIME
BEEP

OTHERS

WORLD TIME
BEEP
COMMANDER
DISPLAY
REC LAMP
INDICATOR
RETURN

OTHERS

WORLD TIME
BEEP
COMMANDER
DISPLAY
REC LAMP
INDICATOR

OTHERS

WORLD TIME
BEEP
COMMANDER
DISPLAY
REC LAMP
INDICATOR
RETURN

OTHERS

WORLD TIME
BEEP
COMMANDER
DISPLAY
REC LAMP
INDICATOR
RETURN

ON

ON
OFF

ON
OFF

OFF

0 HR

Changing the MENU settings

Note

When you let the subject monitor the shot (Mirror mode), the menu display does not
appear.

Menu items are displayed as the following seven icons:

CAMERA SET
VTR SET
LCD/VF SET
MEMORY SET
TAPE SET
SETUP MENU
OTHERS

Selecting the mode setting of each item r is the factory setting.

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

Icon/item

D ZOOM

16:9WIDE

STEADYSHOT

N.S. LIGHT

*This item is displayed only when the STANDBY switch is set to STANDBY.

Mode

ON

r OFF
r OFF

ON

r ON

OFF

r ON

OFF

Meaning

To activate digital zoom. More than 20× to 360×
zoom is performed digitally (p. 17)

To prevent the deterioration of the picture quality
—
To record a 16:9 wide picture (p. 29)
To compensate for camera-shake
To cancel the SteadyShot function. Natural

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

To use the NightShot Light function (p. 20)
To cancel the NightShot Light function

POWER
switch

CAMERA

CAMERA*

CAMERA

CAMERA

Customizing Your Camcorder

Notes on the SteadyShot function

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

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

•SteadyShot does not operate in the 16:9WIDE mode. If you set STEADYSHOT to ON
in the MENU settings, the indicator flashes.

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Changing the MENU settings

Icon/item

HiFi SOUND

AUDIO MIX

PB MODE

LCD B. L.

LCD COLOR

VF B. L.

Mode

r STEREO

1

2

r AUTO

H/h

r BRT NORMAL

BRIGHT

r BRT NORMAL

BRIGHT

Meaning

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

To play back dual sound track tape with main
sound

To play back a dual sound track tape with sub
sound

To adjust the balance between the stereo 1 and
stereo 2

ST1 ST2

To automatically select the system (Hi8/
standard 8 or Digital8) that was used to record
on the tape, and play back the tape

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

To set the brightness on the LCD screen normal
To brighten the LCD screen
To adjust the color on the LCD screen, turn and

press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial

To lighten

To set the brightness in the viewfinder normal
To bright the viewfinder

To darken

POWER
switch

VTR

VTR

VTR

VTR
CAMERA

VTR
CAMERA

VTR
CAMERA

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Notes on AUDIO MIX

•You can adjust the balance only for tapes recorded in the Digital8 system.

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

Note on PB MODE

The mode will return to the factory setting when:

•you remove the battery pack or power source.

•you turn the POWER switch.

Notes on LCD B. L. and VF B. L.

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

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

Changing the MENU settings

Icon/item

CONTINUOUS

QUALITY

FLD./FRAME

PROTECT

SLIDE SHOW

DELETE ALL

FORMAT

PHOTO SAVE

Mode

r OFF

ON
MULTI SCRN

r STANDARD

FINE

r FIELD

FRAME

r OFF

ON

Meaning

Not to store continuously
To record 3 or 4 pictures continuously
To record 9 pictures continuously
To record still pictures in the standard image

quality mode
To store still pictures in the fine image quality

mode
To record moving subjects
To record stopping subjects in high quality
Not to protect still pictures
To protect selected still pictures against

accidental erasure. (p. 70)
To play back images in a continuous loop.

(p. 69)
To delete all the images (p. 72)

To format the built-in flash memory

To duplicate still pictures (p. 63)

POWER
switch

CAMERA*

VTR
CAMERA*

CAMERA*

VTR
CAMERA*

CAMERA*

VTR
CAMERA*

VTR
CAMERA*

VTR

*These items are displayed only when the STANDBY switch is set to MEMORY.

Notes on FORMAT

Format (initialize) the built-in flash memory when the warning indicator flashes
fast.
To format (initialize) the built-in flash memory, carry out the following operation.

(1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or VTR. When you set the POWER switch

to CAMERA, turn STANDBY to MEMORY.

(2) Press MENU to display the MENU settings.
(3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select

, then press the dial.

(4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select FORMAT, then press the dial.
(5) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select OK, then press the dial.

To cancel formatting, select RETURN, then press the dial.

•Formatting erases all information in the built-in flash memory, including the protected
image data. Check the contents of the flash memory before formatting.

•Be sure that the battery pack is fully charged when formatting the built-in flash
memory.
Formatting takes about three seconds.

•Do not turn the POWER switch or press any button while the display shows
“FORMATTING”.

Customizing Your Camcorder

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Changing the MENU settings

Icon/item

AUDIO MODE

Ò REMAIN

DATA CODE

CLOCK SET
AUTO TV ON

TV INPUT

LTR SIZE

DEMO MODE

Mode

r 12BIT

16BIT

r AUTO

ON

r DATE/CAM

DATE

r OFF

ON

r VIDEO1

VIDEO2
VIDEO3

OFF

r NORMAL

2×

r ON

OFF

Meaning

To record or play back in the 12-bit mode (two
stereo sounds)

To record or play back in the 16-bit mode (the
one stereo sound with high quality)

To display the remaining tape bar:

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

•for about 8 seconds after a cassette is inserted
and your camcorder calculates the remaining
amount of tape

•for about 8 seconds after ( is pressed in
VTR mode

•for about 8 seconds after DISPLAY is pressed
to display the screen indicators

•for the period of tape rewinding, forwarding
or picture search in the VTR mode

To always display the remaining tape indicator
To display date, time and recording data

during playback
To display date and time during playback
To reset the date or time (p. 82)
—
To automatically turn on the Sony TV when

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

using the laser link function (p. 26)

—
To display selected menu items in normal size
To display selected menu items at twice the

normal size
To make the demonstration appear
To cancel the demonstration mode

POWER
switch

VTR*
CAMERA**

VTR
CAMERA**

VTR

CAMERA
VTR

CAMERA

VTR
CAMERA

VTR
CAMERA

CAMERA

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* To dub a tape to another VCR

You cannot select AUDIO MODE for tapes recorded in the Digital8 system. You,
however, can select AUDIO MODE when you dub tapes recorded in the Hi8/
standard 8 system to another VCR using the i.LINK cable.

**These items are displayed only when the STANDBY switch is set to STANDBY.
Note on AUDIO MODE

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

Notes on DEMO MODE

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

•DEMO MODE is set to STBY (Standby) at the factory and the demonstration starts
about 10 minutes after you have set the POWER switch to CAMERA without a
cassette inserted.
Note that you cannot select STBY of DEMO MODE in the MENU settings.

•When NIGHTSHOT is set to ON, the NIGHTSHOT indicator appears in the
viewfinder or on the LCD screen and you cannot select DEMO MODE in the MENU
settings.

Changing the MENU settings

Icon/item

WORLD TIME

BEEP

COMMANDER

DISPLAY

REC LAMP

INDICATOR

Mode

r MELODY

NORMAL
OFF

r ON

OFF

r LCD

V-OUT/LCD

r ON

OFF

r BL OFF

BL ON

Meaning

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

To output the melody when you start/stop
recording or when an unusual condition occurs
on your camcorder

To output the beep instead of the melody
To cancel the melody and beep sound
To activate the Remote Commander supplied

with your camcorder
To deactivate the Remote Commander to avoid

remote control misoperation caused by other
VCR’s remote control

To show the display on the LCD screen and
viewfinder

To show the display on the TV screen, LCD
screen and viewfinder

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

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

To turn off the backlight on display window
To turn on the backlight

POWER
switch

CAMERA

VTR
CAMERA

VTR
CAMERA

VTR
CAMERA

CAMERA

VTR
CAMERA

Customizing Your Camcorder

In more than 5 minutes after removing the power source

The “COMMANDER” and “HiFi SOUND” items are returned to their factory settings.
The other menu items are held in memory even when the battery is removed, as long as
the lithium battery is installed.

Note

If you press DISPLAY with “DISPLAY” set to “V-OUT/LCD” in the MENU settings,
the picture from a TV or VCR will not appear on the LCD screen even when your
camcorder is connected to outputs on the TV or VCR.

Notes on INDICATOR

•When you select “BL ON”, battery life is reduced by about 10 percent during
recording.

•When you use power sources other than the battery pack, “BL ON” is automatically
selected.

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Resetting the date and time

The clock is set to East Coast Standard Time at the factory.
The date and time are held in memory by the lithium battery. If you replace the lithium
battery with the battery pack or other power source connected, you need not reset the
date and time.
You must reset the date and time when the lithium battery becomes dead with no
power source installed.
First, set the year, then the month, the day, the hour and then the minute.

(1) While the camcorder is in the standby mode, press MENU to display the

MENU settings.

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

pressing the dial.

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

the time signal. The clock starts to move.

(7) Press MENU to make the MENU settings disappear.

, then press the dial.

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4

1,

MENU

2

7

SETUP MENU

CLOCK SET
AUTO TV ON
TV INPUT
LTR SIZE
DEMO MODE

SETUP MENU

CLOCK SET
AUTO TV ON
TV INPUT
LTR SIZE
DEMO MODE
RETURN

[MENU] : END

6

SETUP MENU

CLOCK SET
AUTO TV ON

1999

TV INPUT
LTR SIZE
DEMO MODE

1999

12 00

JAN

1

1999

JAN

1

AM

12 00

AM

RETURN

[MENU] : END

The year changes as follows:

1998 ˜ 1999 N · · · · n 2029

Note on the time indicator

The internal clock of your camcorder operates on a 12-hour cycle.

•12:00 AM stands for midnight.

•12:00 PM stands for noon.

JUL

5 30

4

PM

JAN
12:00:00

1 1998

AM

SETUP MENU

CLOCK SET
AUTO TV ON
TV INPUT
LTR SIZE
DEMO MODE
RETURN

[MENU] : END

3

SETUP MENU

CLOCK SET
AUTO TV ON
TV INPUT
LTR SIZE
DEMO MODE
RETURN

[MENU] : END

JUL
5:30:00

4 1999

1998

JAN

1

12 00

AM

PM

— Additional Information —

Digital8 system, recording and playback

What is the “Digital8 system”?

This video system has been developed to enable digital recording to Hi8 video cassette
H.

Usable cassette tapes

We recommend using Hi8 video cassettes H. The recording time when you use your
Digital8 system camcorder on Hi8 H/standard 8 h tape is half the recording time
when using the conventional Hi8 H/standard 8 h system camcorder. (120 minutes
of recording time becomes 60 minutes.)
If you use standard 8 h tape, be sure to play back the tape on this camcorder. Mosaic
pattern noise may appear when you play back standard 8 h tape on other VCRs.

Note

Tapes recorded in the Digital8 system cannot be played back on Hi8 H/standard 8
h system machine.

Playback system

The Digital8 system or Hi8 H/standard 8 h system is automatically detected
before the tape is played back.*

* During playback of tapes recorded in the Hi8 H/standard 8 h system, digital

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

Display during automatic detection of system

The Digital8 system or Hi8 H/standard 8 h system is automatically detected, and
the playback system is automatically switched to. During switching of systems, the
screen turns blue, and the following displays appear. A hissing noise also sometimes
can be heard.

n H/h: During switching from Digital8 to Hi8 H/standard 8 h

H/h n : During switching from Hi8 H/standard 8 h to Digital8

Additional information

When you play back

Playing back a PAL-recorded tape

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

Copyright signal

When you record

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

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

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Digital8 system, recording and playback

When you playback a dual sound track tape

When you use tapes recorded in the Digital8 system

When you playback a Digital8 system tape which is dubbed from a dual sound track
tape recorded in the DV system, set “HiFi SOUND” to the desired mode in the MENU
settings (p. 76).

Sound from speaker

HiFi Sound Playing back Playing back a dual
Mode a stereo tape sound track tape

STEREO Stereo Main sound and sub sound

1 Lch Main sound
2 Rch Sub sound

When you use tapes recorded in the Hi8/standard 8 system

When you play back a dual sound track tape recorded in an AFM HiFi stereo system,
set “HiFi SOUND” to the desired mode in the MENU settings (p. 76).

Sound from speaker

HiFi Sound Playing back Playing back a dual
Mode a stereo tape sound track tape

STEREO Stereo Main sound and sub sound

1 Monaural Main sound
2 Unnatural sound Sub sound

You cannot record dual sound programs on your camcorder.

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Changing the lithium battery in your camcorder

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

Insert the battery with the positive (+) side facing out. When the battery becomes weak
or dead, the I indicator flashes in the viewfinder for about 5 seconds when you set the
POWER switch to CAMERA. In this case, replace the battery with a Sony CR2025 or

Duracell DL-2025 lithium battery. Use of any other battery may present a risk of
fire or explosion. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

(+) (--)-

WARNING

The battery may explode if mistrested. Do not recharge, disassemble, nor dispose of it
in fire.

Lithium battery

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

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

•Wipe the battery with a dry cloth to ensure good contact.

Additional Information

Lithium battery installed at the factory

This battery may not last 1 year.

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Changing the lithium battery in your camcorder

Changing the lithium battery

(1) Open the LCD panel and open the lid of the lithium battery compartment.
(2) Push the lithium battery down once and pull it out from the holder.
(3) Install a Sony CR2025 or Duracell DL-2025 lithium battery with the positive (+)

side facing out.

(4) Close the lid.

1

1

3

2

5

2

0

2

R

C

4

5

2

0

2

R

C

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Troubleshooting

If you run into any problem using your camcorder, use the following table to
troubleshoot the problem. If the problem persists, disconnect the power source and
contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. If “C:ππ:ππ”
appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder, the self-diagnosis display function has
worked. See page 91.

In the recording mode

Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions

START/STOP does not operate.

Recording stops in a few seconds.

The power goes off.

Your camcorder turns on/off when
using the accessory that is attached
to the intelligent accessory shoe.

The image on the viewfinder screen
is not clear.

The SteadyShot function does not
work.

The autofocusing function does not
work.

The fader function does not work.

The v indicator flashes in the
viewfinder.

The picture does not appear in the
viewfinder.

• The POWER switch is set to VTR.
m Set it to CAMERA. (p. 13)

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

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

• The write-protect tab is set to expose the red mark.
m Use a new tape or slide the tab. (p. 12)

• The tape is stuck to the drum (moisture condensation).
m Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at

least 1 hour to acclimatize. (p. 94)

• START/STOP MODE is set to 5SEC or .
m Set it to . (p. 18)

• While being operated in the CAMERA mode, your

camcorder has been in the standby mode for more than 3
minutes.

m Turn STANDBY down once and then up again. (p. 13)

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

• The viewfinder lens is not adjusted.
m Adjust the viewfinder lens. (p. 16)

• STEADYSHOT is set to OFF in the MENU settings.
m Set it to ON. (p. 76)

• The SteadyShot function does not work when the wide

mode is set to ON.

• FOCUS is set to MANUAL.
m Set it to AUTO. (p. 40)

• Shooting conditions are not suitable for autofocus.
m Set FOCUS to MANUAL to focus manually. (p. 40)

• START/STOP MODE is set to 5SEC or .
m Set it to . (p. 18)

• The digital effect function is working.
m Cancel it. (p. 35)

• The video heads may be dirty.
m Clean the heads using the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning

cassette (not supplied). (p. 95)

• The LCD panel is open.
m Close the LCD panel. (p. 14)

Additional Information

(Continued on the following page)

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Troubleshooting

Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions

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

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

Some tiny white spots appear in the
viewfinder or on the LCD screen.

An unknown picture is displayed in
the viewfinder or on the LCD screen.

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

• Your camcorder is not a malfunction.

• Slow shutter, low lux or NightShot +Slow shutter mode is
activated. This is not a malfunction.

• If 10 minutes elapse after you set the POWER switch to
CAMERA or DEMO MODE is set to ON in the MENU
settings without a cassette inserted, your camcorder
automatically starts the demonstration.

m Insert a cassette and the demonstration stops.

You can also cancel DEMO MODE. (p. 80)

The picture is recorded in incorrect
or unnatural colors.

Picture appears too bright, and the
subject does not appear in the
viewfinder or on the LCD screen.

• NIGHTSHOT is set to ON.

m Set it to OFF. (p. 19)

• NIGHTSHOT is set to ON in a bright place.

m Set it to OFF, or use the NightShot function in a dark

place. (p. 19)

In the playback mode

Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions

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

The playback picture is not clear or
does not appear.

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

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

The date search does not work
correctly.

The picture which is recorded in the
Digital8 system is not played back.

The tape which is recorded in the
Hi8/standard 8 system is not played
back correctly.

• The POWER switch is set to CAMERA or OFF.

m Set it to VTR. (p. 22)

• The tape has run out.

m Rewind the tape. (p. 22)

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

m Adjust it. (p. 25)

• The video head may be dirty.

m Clean the heads using the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning

cassette (not supplied). (p. 95)

• The stereo tape is played back with HiFi SOUND set to 2
in the MENU settings.

m Set it to STEREO. (p. 76)

• The volume is turned to minimum.

m Open the LCD panel and press VOLUME +. (p. 22)

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

m Adjust AUDIO MIX. (p. 76)

• The tape has a blank portion in the recorded portion
(p. 46)

• PB MODE is set to H/h in the MENU settings.

m Set it to AUTO. (p. 76)

• Set PB MODE to H/h in the MENU settings. (p. 76)

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Troubleshooting

In the recording and playback modes

Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions

The power does not turn on.

The end search function does not
work.

The battery pack is quickly
discharged.

The battery remaining
indicator does not indicate
the correct time.

The cassette cannot be removed from
the holder.

The { and 6 indicators flash and no
functions except for cassette ejection
work.

• The battery pack is not installed, or is dead or nearly dead.
m Install a charged battery pack. (p. 8, 9)

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

•The tape was ejected after recording.

•You have not recorded on the new cassette yet.

• The operating temperature is too low.

• The battery pack is not fully charged.
m Charge the battery pack again. (p. 9)

• The battery pack is completely dead, and cannot be

recharged.

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

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

cold environment for a long time.

• The battery pack is completely dead, and cannot be

recharged.

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

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

• The power source is disconnected.
m Connect it firmly. (p. 8, 11)

• The battery is dead.
m Use a charged battery pack or the AC power adaptor.

(p. 8, 9)

• Moisture condensation has occurred.
m Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at

least 1 hour to acclimatize. (p. 94)

Additional Information

In the flash memory function

Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions

Recording does not function.

The image cannot be deleted.

• The STANDBY switch is not set to MEMORY.
m Set it to MEMORY. (p. 58)

• The built-in flash memory has already been recorded to its

full capacity.

m Erase unnecessary images and record again. (p. 70)

• The image is protected.
m Cancel image protection. (p. 70)

(Continued on the following page)

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Troubleshooting

Others

Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions

The Remote Commander supplied
with your camcorder does not work.

The picture from a TV or VCR does
not appear even when your
camcorder is connected to outputs on
the TV or VCR.

The melody or beep sounds for 5
seconds.

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

• COMMANDER is set to OFF in the MENU settings.
m Set it to ON. (p. 76)

• Something is blocking the infrared rays.
m Remove the obstacle.

• The batteries are inserted in the battery holder with the + –

polarities incorrectly matching the + – marks.

m Insert the batteries with the correct polarity. (p. 104)

• The batteries are dead.
m Insert new ones. (p. 104)

• DISPLAY is set to V-OUT/LCD in the MENU settings.
m Set it to LCD. (p. 76)

• Moisture condensation has occurred.
m Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at

least 1 hour to acclimatize. (p. 94)

• Some troubles has occurred in your camcorder.
m Remove the cassette and insert it again, then operate

your camcorder.

• The AC power adaptor is disconnected.
m Connect it firmly. (p. 9)

• Something is wrong with the battery pack.
m Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony

service facility.

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Self-diagnosis display

C:21:00

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

Viewfinder (or LCD screen)

Self-diagnosis display

•C:ππ:ππ
You can service your camcorder
yourself.

•E:ππ:ππ
Contact your Sony dealer or local
authorized Sony facility.

Five-digit display Cause and/or Corrective Actions

C:04:ππ

C:21:ππ

C:22:ππ

C:31:ππ
C:32:ππ

E:61:ππ
E:62:ππ

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

• You are using a battery pack that is not an
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack.

m Use an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack. (p. 11)

• Moisture condensation has occurred.

m Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at

least 1 hour to acclimatize. (p. 94)

• The video heads are dirty.

m Clean the heads using the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning

cassette (not supplied). (p. 95)

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

m Remove the cassette and insert it again, then operate

your camcorder.

m Disconnect the power cord of the AC power adaptor or

remove the battery pack. After reconnecting the power
source, operate your camcorder.

• A malfunction that you cannot service has occurred.

m Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony

service facility and inform them of the 5-digit code.
(example: E:61:10)

Additional Information

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Warning indicators and messages

If indicators and messages appear in the viewfinder, on the LCD screen or in the
display window, check the following:
See the page in parentheses “( )” for more information.

•The warning messages do not appear in the mirror mode.

•The indicators and messages are displayed in yellow.

Warning indicators

The image date is protected.

The video heads are dirty

Fast flashing:

•You need to clean the
heads using the Sony V8­25CLD cleaning cassette
(not supplied) (p. 95).

The battery is dead or
nearly dead

Slow flashing:

•The battery is nearly dead.

Fast flashing:

•The battery is dead (p. 9).

Warning indicator as to
tape

Slow flashing:

•The tape is near the end.

•No tape is inserted (p. 12).*

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

Fast flashing:

•The tape has run out (p. 12, 22).*

The lithium battery is weak
or is not installed (p. 85)

C:21:00

Self-diagnosis display (p. 91)

Moisture condensation has occurred*

Fast flashing:

•Eject the cassette, turn off your
camcorder, and leave it for about 1 hour
with the cassette compartment open
(p. 94).

You cannot use the built-in flash
memory*

Slow flashing:

•The built-in flash memory is full.

Fast flashing:

•You cannot use the built-in flash
memory. Format it (p. 79).

You need to eject the cassette

Slow flashing:

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

Fast flashing:

•Moisture condensation has occurred
(p. 94).

•The tape has run out (p. 12, 22).*

•The self-diagnosis display function is
activated (p. 91).

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Warning messages

CLEANING

CASSETTE

COPY

INHIBIT

* You hear the melody or beep sound.

The video heads are dirty.

You tried to record a picture that has a copyright control signal (p. 83).

Using your camcorder abroad

Using your camcorder abroad

You can use your camcorder in any country or area with the AC power adaptor
supplied with your camcorder within 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz.
When charging the battery pack, use a commercially available AC plug adaptor [a], if
necessary, depending on the design of the wall outlet [b].

AC-L10A/L10B/L10C

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

NTSC system

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

PAL system

Australia, Austria, Belgium, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Great
Britain, Holland, Hong Kong, Italy, Kuwait, Malaysia, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal,
Singapore, Slovak Republic, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, etc.

[b][a]

Additional Information

PAL-M system

Brazil

PAL-N system

Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay

SECAM system

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

Simple setting of clock by time difference

You can easily set the clock to the local time by setting a time difference. Select WORLD
TIME in the MENU settings. See page 76 for more information.

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Maintenance information and precautions

Moisture condensation

If your camcorder is brought directly from a cold place to a warm place, moisture may
condense inside your camcorder, on the surface of the tape, or on the lens. In this
condition, the tape may stick to the head drum and be damaged or your camcorder may
not operate correctly. If there is moisture inside your camcorder, the beep sounds and
the { indicator flashes. When the 6 indicator flashes at the same time, the cassette is
inserted in your camcorder. If moisture condenses on the lens, the indicator will not
appear.

If moisture condensation occurred

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

Note on moisture condensation

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

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

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

•You use your camcorder after a squall or a shower

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

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How to prevent moisture condensation

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

Maintenance information and precautions

Maintenance information

Cleaning the video head

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

•mosaic-pattern noise appears on the playback picture.

•playback pictures do not move.

•playback pictures are hardly visible.

•playback pictures do not appear.

•the v indicator and “ CLEANING CASSETTE” message appear one after another
or the v indicator flashes on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder.

[a] [b]

/

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

or

Cleaning the LCD screen

If fingerprints or dust make the LCD screen dirty, we recommend using a LCD
Cleaning Kit (not supplied) to clean the LCD screen.

Additional Information

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Maintenance information and precautions

Precautions

Camcorder operation

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

•Do not touch the LCD screen with your fingers or a sharp-pointed object.

•If your camcorder is used in a cold place, a residual image may appear on the LCD
screen. This is not a malfunction.

•While using your camcorder, the back of the LCD screen may heat up. This is not a
malfunction.

On handling tapes

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

Camcorder care

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

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

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

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

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Connection to your PC

•When recording with i.LINK cable the image processed or edited by your PC, use a
new Hi8 H tape. (for models which have the DV IN jack only)

•When inputting the image recorded by Hi8/standard 8 (analog) system into your PC,
dub the image into a Digital8 or DV tape first, and then input it into your PC.

When inputting the image recorded by Hi8/standard 8 system into SONY VAIO

The Program Capture function of DVgate motion doesn’t work. To use this function,
dub the image into a Digital8 or DV tape first, and then input it into your SONY
VAIO.

Maintenance information and precautions

AC power adaptor

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

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

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

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

•Always keep metal contacts clean.

•Do not disassemble the unit.

•Do not apply mechanical shock or drop the unit.

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

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

•Do not place the unit in locations that are:
– Extremely hot or cold
– Dusty or dirty
– Very humid
– Vibrating

Notes on dry batteries

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

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

•Dry batteries are not rechargeable.

•Do not use a combination of new and old batteries.

•Do not use different types of batteries.

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

•Do not use leaking batteries.

Additional Information

If batteries are leaking

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

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

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

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

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Specifications

Video camera
recorder

System

Video recording system

2 rotary heads
Helical scanning system

Audio recording system

Rotary heads, PCM system
Quantization: 12 bits (Fs 32 kHz,
stereo 1, stereo 2), 16 bits
(Fs 48 kHz, stereo)

Video signal

NTSC color, EIA standards

Recommended cassette

Hi8 video cassette

Recording/playback time (using
120 min. cassette)

1 hour

Fastforward/rewind time (using
120 min. cassette)

Approx. 8 min.

Image device

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

Lens

Combined power zoom lens
Filter diameter 1 7/16 in. (37 mm)
20× (Optical), 360×

Focal length

5/32 - 2 7/8 in. (3.6 - 72 mm)
When converted to a 35 mm still
camera
1 5/8 - 32 3/8 in. (41 - 820 mm)

Color temperature

Auto

Minimum illumination

1 lux (F 1.4)
0 lux (in the NightShot mode)*
* Objects unable to be seen due to

the dark can be shot with
infrared lighting.

Built-in flash memory

2 MB
JPEG compression

(Digital)

Input and output
connectors

S video input/output

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

Video input/output

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

Audio input/output

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

2.2 kilohms

RFU DC OUT

Special minilack, DC 5V

DV input/output

4-pin connector

Headphone jack

Stereo minijack (ø 3.5 mm)

LANC control jack

Stereo mini-minijack (ø 2.5 mm)

MIC jack

Minijack, 0.388 mV low impedance
with 2.5 to 3.0 V DC, output
impedance 6.8 kilohms (ø 3.5 mm)
Stereo type

DIGITAL I/O

Minijack (ø 3.5 mm) Stereo type
Transfer rate: Max. 115.2 Kbps

LCD screen

Picture

4 inches measured diagonally
3 1/4 × 2 3/8 in. (80.7 × 58.9 mm)

Total dot number

112,086 (479 × 234)

General

Power requirements

7.2 V (battery pack)

8.4 V (AC power adaptor)

Average power consumption
(when using the battery pack)

During camera recording using
LCD

4.6 W
Viewfinder

3.3 W

Operating temperature

32 °F to 104 °F (0 °C to 40 °C)

Storage temperature

–4 °F to +140 °F (–20 °C to +60 °C)

Dimensions (Approx.)

4 3/8 × 4 5/8 × 8 1/8 in.
(108 × 117 × 206 mm) (w/h/d)

Mass (approx.)

2 lb 3 oz (1 kg)
excluding the battery pack, lithium
battery, cassette and shoulder
strap
2 lb 6 oz (1.1 kg)
including the battery pack
NP-F330, lithium battery CR2025,
120 min. cassette and shoulder
strap

Supplied accessories

See page 7.

AC power adaptor

Power requirements

100 - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz

Power consumption

23 W

Output voltage

DC OUT: 8.4 V, 1.5 A in operating
mode

Operating temperature

32 °F to 104 °F (0 °C to 40 °C)

Storage temperature

–4 °F to +140 °F (–20 °C to +60 °C)

Dimensions (approx.)

5 × 1 9/16 × 2 1/2 in.
(125 × 39 × 62 mm) (w/h/d)
excluding projecting parts

Mass (approx.)

9.8 oz (280 g)
excluding power cord

Cord length (approx.)

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

Design and specifications are
subject to change without notice.

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— Quick Reference —

Identifying the parts and controls

Camcorder

1

2

3

5

6
7
8
9

0
!¡

!™

4

1 POWER switch (p. 13)
2 LCD BRIGHT buttons (p. 14)
3 OPEN button (p. 13)
4 VOLUME buttons (p. 22)
5 Eyecup
6 Viewfinder lens adjustment lever

(p. 16)

7 Power zoom lever (p. 17)

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

!£

Quick Reference

8 PHOTO button (p. 27)
9 BATT RELEASE lever (p. 8)
0 STANDBY switch (p. 13)
!¡ START/STOP button (p. 13)
!™ Hooks for shoulder strap (p. 102)
!£ DC IN jack (p. 9)

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Identifying the parts and controls

!¢

!∞

!§

@£

!¶

!•
!ª

@º
@¡
@™

!¢ Video control buttons

(p. 22, 24, 51, 53, 74)

p STOP (stop)
0 REW (rewind)
( PLAY (playback)
) FF (fastforward)
P PAUSE (pause)
r REC (recording)

The control buttons light up when you
set the POWER switch to VTR.

!∞ EDITSEARCH buttons (p. 21)
!§ LASER LINK button (p. 26)
!¶ Focus ring (p. 40)
!• Camera recording lamp (p. 13)
!ª Infrared rays emitter (p. 19, 26)

@¢

@∞

@§

@¶

@º Microphone
@¡ FOCUS switch (p. 40)
@™ PUSH AUTO button (p. 40)
@£ +SLOW SHUTTER button (p. 20)
@¢ NIGHTSHOT switch (p. 19)
@∞ Display window (p. 105)
@§ Remote sensor (p. 104)
@¶ Tripod receptacle (base)

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

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What is LASER LINK?

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