Sony DSR-PDX10P User Manual

DSR-PDX10P

3-077-115-33 (1)

Digital Camcorder

Operating Instructions

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

DSR-PDX10P

SERIES

Welcome!

Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony Digital camcorder. With your Digital camcorder you can capture life’s precious moments with superior picture and sound quality. Your Digital camcorder 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.

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not

WARNING

expose the unit to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the

cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

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.

CAUTION

The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard. As the laser beam used in this Handycam is harmful to eyes, do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet. Refer to servicing to qualified personnel only.

Memory Stick

N50

Notice

If static electricity or electromagnetism causes data transfer to discontinue midway (fail), restart the application or disconnect and connect the USB cable again.

NOTICE ON THE SUPPLIED AC POWER ADAPTOR FOR CUSTOMERS IN THE UNITED KINGDOM

A moulded plug complying with BS1363 is fitted to this equipment for your safety and convenience.

Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be replaced, a fuse of the same rating as the supplied one and approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362 (i.e., marked with or mark) must be used.

If the plug supplied with this equipment has a detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the fuse cover after you change the fuse. Never use the plug without the fuse cover. If you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station.

For the customers in Europe

This product with the CE marking complies with both the EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) and Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC) issued by the Commission of the European Community. Compliance with these directives implies conformity to the following European standards:

•EN60065:Product Safety (supplied AC Adaptor only)

•EN55103-1:Electromagnetic Interference (Emission)

•EN55103-2:Electromagnetic Susceptibility (Immunity)

This product is intended for use in the following Electromagnetic Environment(s): E1 (residential), E2 (commercial and light industrial), E3 (urban outdoors) and E4 (controlled EMC environment ex. TV studio)

ATTENTION

The electromagnetic fields at the specific frequencies may influence the picture and sound of this digital camcorder.

The supplied interface cable and recommended accessories must be used with the equipment in order to comply with the limits for the EMC Directive.

Voor de klanten in Nederland

Gooi de batterij niet weg maar lever deze in als klein chemisch afval (KCA).

For customers in the U.S.A. and CANADA

CAUTION

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

RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES

Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable. You can help preserve our environment by returning your used rechargeable batteries to the collection and recycling location nearest you.

For more information regarding recycling of rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800-8228837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/.

Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium-Ion batteries.

For customers in the U.S.A.

If you have any questions about this product, you may call: Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222SONY (7669) The number below is for the FCC related matters only.

Regulatory Information

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSR-PDX10P Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16450 W. Bernardo Dr,

San Diego, CA 92127

U.S.A. Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part 15 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.

“Memory Stick”

This device complies with Part 15 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.

CAUTION

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

Notes:

•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. The supplied interface cable must be used with the equipment in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.

•This product contains mercury. Disposal of this product may be regulated if sold in the United States. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your local authorities or the Electronics Industries Alliance (http://www.eiae.org).

For customers in CANADA

“Memory Stick”

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Main Features

Recording moving pictures or still images, and playing them back

Main Features

•Recording moving pictures on a tape (p. 25)

•Recording still images on a tape (p. 51)

•Playing back a tape (p. 41)

•Recording still images on a “Memory Stick” (p. 48, 144)

•Recording moving pictures on a “Memory Stick” (p. 160)

•Viewing still images recorded on a “Memory Stick” (p. 172)

•Viewing moving pictures on a “Memory Stick” (p. 175)

•Viewing images recorded on a “Memory Stick” using the USB cable (p. 206, 210)

•Viewing moving pictures recorded on tapes using the USB cable (p. 201)

•Capturing images on your computer from your camcorder using the USB cable (p. 203)

•Converting an analog signal to digital to capture images onto your computer (p. 211)

Capturing images on your computer

Main Features

Other uses

Functions for adjusting the exposure in the recording mode

•BACK LIGHT (p. 36)

•SPOT LIGHT (p. 37)

•PROGRAM AE (p. 66)

•Adjusting the exposure manually (p. 73)

•Flexible Spot Meter (p. 74)

Functions for giving images more impact

•Digital zoom (p. 33)

The default setting is OFF. (To zoom greater than 12×, select the digital zoom power in D ZOOM in the menu settings.)

•Fader (p. 55)

•Digital effect (p. 58)

•Titles (p. 126)

•MEMORY MIX (p. 155)

Functions for giving a natural appearance to your recordings

•Sports lesson (p. 66)

•Landscape (p. 66)

•Manual focus (p. 75)

•Spot Focus (p. 77)

Getting Started

Main Features

Functions for use with recorded tapes

•END SEARCH/EDITSEARCH/Rec Review (p. 39)

•DATA CODE (p. 43)

•Tape PB ZOOM (p. 96)

•TITLE SEARCH (p. 89)

•Digital program editing (p. 101, 167)

Table of contents

Main Features...................................... 4

Quick Start Guide

– Recording on a tape ............................. 8

– Recording on a “Memory Stick” ...... 10

Getting Started

Using this manual ................................. 12

Checking supplied accessories ............ 14

Step 1 Preparing the power supply ... 15

Installing the battery pack............. 15

Charging the battery pack............. 16

Connecting to a wall socket .......... 19

Step 2 Setting the date and time ........ 20

Step 3 Inserting a cassette ................... 22

Step 4 Using the touch panel .............. 23

Recording – Basics

Recording a picture............................... 25

Shooting backlit subjects

– BACK LIGHT ........................ 36

Shooting subjects lit by strong light

– SPOT LIGHT ......................... 37

Self-timer recording ....................... 38

Checking recordings

– END SEARCH / EDITSEARCH /

Rec Review ...................................... 39

Playback – Basics

Playing back a tape ............................... 41

To display the screen indicators

– Display function ................... 43

Viewing the recording on TV .............. 47

Advanced Recording Operations

Recording still images on a “Memory

Stick” during tape recording ........ 48

Recording still images on a tape

– Tape Photo recording ................. 51

Using the wide mode ........................... 53

Using the fader ...................................... 55

Using special effects

– Digital effect ................................. 58

Presetting the adjustment for picture

quality – Custom preset ................ 61

Using the guide frame .......................... 63

Shooting with the zebra pattern ......... 64

Using the colour bar ............................. 65

Shooting with manual adjustment ..... 66

Using the PROGRAM AE ............. 66

Adjusting the shutter speed .......... 69

Adjusting the white balance ......... 71

Adjusting the exposure ................. 73

Using the spot light-metering

– Flexible Spot Meter ............... 74

Focusing manually ................................ 75

Using the spot focus – Spot Focus ...... 77

Adjusting recording level manually

– Sound recording level ................. 78

Interval recording ................................. 82

Frame by frame recording

– Frame recording .......................... 84

Superimposing the date and time on a

picture .............................................. 85

Marking an Index .................................. 86

Advanced Playback Operations

Searching for a recording by index

– INDEX SEARCH ......................... 87

Searching the boundaries of a recorded

tape by title – TITLE SEARCH ..... 89

Searching a recording by date

– DATE SEARCH ........................... 90

Searching for a photo – PHOTO

SEARCH/PHOTO SCAN ............. 92

Playing back tapes with

digital effect ..................................... 95

Enlarging images recorded on tapes

– Tape PB ZOOM ........................... 96

Editing

Dubbing a tape ...................................... 98

Dubbing only desired scenes

– Digital program editing

(on tapes) ....................................... 101

Recording video or TV programmes .......

Audio dubbing .................................... 116

Setting time values .............................. 121

Superimposing a title ......................... 126

Making your own titles ...................... 129

Labelling a cassette ............................. 131

Erasing the cassette memory data .... 133

112

Table of contents

“Memory Stick” Operations

Using a “Memory Stick”

– Introduction ............................... 135

Recording still images on a “Memory

Stick”

– Memory Photo recording ......... 144

Recording images from a tape as still

images ............................................ 151

Superimposing a still image in the

“Memory Stick” on an image

– MEMORY MIX .......................... 155

Recording moving pictures on a

“Memory Stick”

– MPEG movie recording ............ 160

Recording pictures from a tape as a

moving picture ............................. 163

Recording edited pictures from a tape as

a moving picture – Digital program editing (on a “Memory Stick”) ... 167

Copying still images from a tape

– PHOTO SAVE............................ 170

Viewing still images

– Memory photo playback .......... 172

Viewing moving pictures

– MPEG movie playback ............. 175

Copying images recorded on a

“Memory Stick” to a tape ............ 178

Enlarging still images recorded on a

“Memory Stick”

– Memory PB ZOOM ................... 180

Playing back images continuously

– SLIDE SHOW............................. 182

Preventing accidental erasure

– Image protection........................ 183

Deleting images – DELETE ............... 184

Writing a print mark

– PRINT MARK ............................ 187

Using the optional printer ................. 188

“Memory Stick” on your computer

– For Windows users ................... 206

Connecting your camcorder to your

computer using the USB cable

– For Macintosh users .................. 208

Viewing images recorded on a

“Memory Stick” on your computer

– For Macintosh users .................. 210

Capturing images from an analog video

unit on your computer

– Signal convert function............. 211

Customising Your Camcorder

Changing the default settings with the

menu............................................... 212

Troubleshooting

Types of trouble and how to correct

trouble ............................................ 224

Self-diagnosis display......................... 231

Warning indicators and messages.... 232

Additional Information

Compatibility of DVCAM and DV

formats ........................................... 234

Usable cassettes ................................... 236

About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery

pack ................................................ 239

About i.LINK ....................................... 241

Using your camcorder abroad .......... 243

Maintenance information and

precautions .................................... 244

Specifications ....................................... 250

Quick Reference

Identifying parts and controls........... 252

Index ..................................................... 262

Getting Started

Viewing Images Using your Computer

Viewing images on your computer

– Introduction ............................... 190

Connecting your camcorder to your

computer using the USB cable

– For Windows users ................... 193

Viewing images recorded on a tape on

your computer

– For Windows users ................... 201

Viewing images recorded on a

Quick Start Guide – Recording on a tape

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

Connecting the mains lead (p. 19)

Use the battery pack when using your camcorder outdoors (p. 15).

Open the DC IN jack cover.

Quick Start Guide

AC power adaptor (supplied)

Inserting a cassette (p. 22)

1 Slide OPEN/Z

EJECT in the direction of the arrow to open the lid.

2 Insert the cassette

straight as far as possible into the cassette compartment with the window facing out and the write-protect tab facing upward.

Write-protect tab

Connect the plug with its v mark facing up.

3 Close the cassette

compartment by pressing

cassette compartment. After the cassette compartment goes down completely, close the lid until it clicks.

on the

Recording a picture (p. 25)

1Remove the lens cap.

2Set the POWER

switch to CAMERA while pressing the small green button.

4Press START/STOP.

Your camcorder starts recording. To stop recording, press

3Press OPEN to open

START/STOP again.

the LCD panel. The picture appears on the screen.

Viewfinder

When the LCD panel is closed, use the viewfinder with your eye against the eyecup. Adjust the viewfinder lens to your eyesight (p. 29).

When you purchase your camcorder, the clock setting is set to off. If you want to record the date and time for a picture, set the clock setting before recording (p. 20).

Monitoring the playback picture on the LCD screen (p. 41)

POWER

1Set the POWER switch

to VCR while pressing the small green button.

VCR

(

CHG

OFF

)

CAMERA

MEMORY

2Press m to rewind the tape.

REW

POWER

VCR

(

CHG

OFF

)

CAMERA

POWER

VCR

(

CHG

OFF

)

CAMERA

MEMORY

Quick Start Guide

NOTE

Do not pick up your camcorder by holding the viewfinder, the LCD panel, the battery pack or the microphone.

3Press N to start playback.

PLAY

Quick Start Guide – Recording on a “Memory Stick”

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

Connecting the mains lead (p. 19)

Use the battery pack when using your camcorder outdoors (p. 15).

Open the DC IN jack cover.

Quick Start Guide

AC power adaptor (supplied)

Inserting a “Memory Stick” (p. 137)

1 Slide MEMORY

OPEN in the direction of the arrow to open the “Memory Stick” slot.

Connect the plug with its v mark facing up.

2 Insert a “Memory

Stick” in the “Memory Stick” slot as far as it can go with the B mark facing up as illustrated.

MEMORY EJECT

Press the MEMORY EJECT once lightly to eject it.

“Memory Stick” slot

Recording a still image on a “Memory Stick”

(p. 144)

3Press OPEN to open

1Remove the lens cap.

the LCD panel. The picture appears on the screen.

2Set the POWER switch to

MEMORY while pressing the small green button.

4Press PHOTO

5Press PHOTO

lightly. You can start recording when the small green button on the screen stops flashing, and lights

Viewfinder

up.

When the LCD panel is closed, use the viewfinder with your eye against the eyecup. Adjust the viewfinder lens to your eyesight (p. 29).

When you purchase your camcorder, the clock setting is set to off. If you want to record the date and time for a picture, set the clock setting before recording (p. 20).

Monitoring the playback still images on the LCD screen (p. 172)

POWER

VCR

(

CHG

OFF

)

CAMERA

MEMORY

deeper. The image while pressing the button deeply is recorded on the “Memory Stick.”

Quick Start Guide

NOTE

Do not pick up your camcorder by holding the viewfinder, the LCD panel, the battery pack or the microphone.

1Set the POWER switch to

MEMORY or VCR while pressing the small green button.

POWER

VCR

(

CHG

OFF

)

CAMERA

MEMORY

2Press PLAY or PB. The last recorded

image is displayed.

PLAY PB

— 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 to indicate that the operation is being carried out.

Note on Cassette Memory

Your camcorder is based on the DVCAM/DV format. We recommend that you use a tape with cassette memory .

Functions that require different operations depending on whether or not the tape has a cassette memory are: – END SEARCH (p. 39) – INDEX SEARCH (p. 87) – DATE SEARCH (p. 90) – PHOTO SEARCH (p. 92)

Functions you can operate only with the cassette memory are: – TITLE SEARCH (p. 89) – Superimposing a title (p. 126) – Labelling a cassette (p. 131)

For details of cassette types, see page 236.

You see this mark in the introduction of features that are operated only with cassette memory.

Cassettes with cassette memory are marked by (Cassette Memory).

Note on TV colour systems

TV colour systems differ depending on the country or region. To view your recordings on a TV, you need a PAL system-based TV.

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

Using this manual

Precautions on camcorder care

Lens and LCD screen/finder (on mounted models only)

•The LCD screen and the finder are manufactured using extremely high-precision technology, so over 99.99% of the pixels are operational for effective use. However, there may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue or green in colour) that constantly appear on the LCD screen and the finder. These points are normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in any way.

•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 60°C (140°F), such as in a car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight [b].

•Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors. Exposing the LCD screen, the finder or the lens to direct sunlight for long periods may cause malfunctions [c].

•Do not directly shoot the sun. Doing so might cause your camcorder to malfunction. Take pictures of the sun in low light conditions such as dusk [d].

[a][b]

Getting Started

[c][d]

Checking supplied accessories

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

1 AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power

adaptor (1), mains lead (1) (p. 16)

2 NP-FM50 battery pack (1) (p. 15, 16) 3 A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 47) 4 Wireless Remote Commander (1)

(p. 258)

5 R6 (Size AA) battery for Remote

Commander (2) (p. 259)

6 Shoulder strap (1) 7 Lens cap (1) (p. 25)

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

8 “Memory Stick” (1) (p. 135) 9 USB cable (1) (p. 190) 0 CD-ROM (SPVD-008 USB Driver) (1)

(p. 195)

qa Cleaning cloth (1) (p. 245) qs Wide lens hood (1) (p. 32) qd XLR adaptor (with a Microphone

holder) (1) (p. 29)

qf Microphone (1), Wind screen (1)

(p. 30)

Step 1 Preparing the power supply

Installing the battery pack

(1) Lift up the viewfinder. (2) Slide the battery pack down until it clicks.

To remove the battery pack

(1) Lift up the viewfinder. (2) Slide the battery pack out in the direction of the arrow while pressing BATT

down.

Getting Started

BATT release button

If you use the large capacity battery pack

If you install the NP-FM70/QM71/FM90/FM91/QM91 battery pack on your camcorder, extend its viewfinder.

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 (M series). See page 239 for details of “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack.

(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 v mark facing up.

(2) Connect the mains lead to the AC power adaptor. (3) Connect the mains lead to the wall socket. (4) Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG). Charging begins. The remaining battery

time is indicated in minutes on the display window.

When the remaining battery indicator changes to , normal charge is completed. To fully charge the battery (full charge), leave the battery pack attached for about one 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.

After charging the battery pack

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

VCR

(

CHG

OFF

)

CAMERA

POWER

MEMORY

Step 1 Preparing the power supply

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 indicates the approximate recording time with the viewfinder.

Until your camcorder calculates the actual remaining battery time

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

When you use the AC power adaptor

Place the AC power adaptor near a wall socket. If any trouble occurs with this unit, disconnect the plug from a wall socket as soon as possible to cut off the power.

Charging time

Battery pack Full charge (Normal charge)

NP-FM50 (supplied) 150 (90)

NP-FM70 240 (180)

NP-QM71 260 (200)

NP-FM90 330 (270)

NP-FM91/QM91 360 (300)

Approximate minutes at 25°C (77°F) to charge an empty battery pack The charging time may increase if the battery’s temperature is extremely high or low because of the ambient temperature.

Getting Started

Recording time

Recording with Recording with

Battery pack the viewfinder the LCD screen

Continuous Typical* Continuous Typical*

NP-FM50 (supplied) 95 55 75 45

NP-FM70 205 120 160 95

NP-QM71 235 140 185 110

NP-FM90 310 185 245 145 NP-FM91/QM91 360 215 285 170

Approximate minutes when you use a fully charged battery and the XLR adaptor is not installed

* 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.

Step 1 Preparing the power supply

Playing time

Battery pack

NP-FM50 (supplied) 165 110

NP-FM70 345 230

NP-QM71 400 270

NP-FM90 520 355 NP-FM91/QM91 605 410

Approximate minutes when you use a fully charged battery

Note

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

If the power goes off although remaining battery time indicator indicates that the battery pack has enough power to operate

Charge the battery pack fully again so that the indication on the battery remaining indicator is correct.

Recommended charging temperature

We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of between 10°C to 30°C (50°F to 86°F).

What is ”InfoLITHIUM”?

The “InfoLITHIUM” is a lithium ion battery pack that can exchange data such as battery consumption with compatible electronic equipment. This unit is compatible with the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (M series). Your camcorder operates only with the “InfoLITHIUM” battery. “InfoLITHIUM” M series battery packs have the

mark.

“InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

SERIES

Playing time Playing time

with LCD closed on LCD screen

Step 1 Preparing the power supply

Connecting to a wall socket

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

(1) Open the DC IN jack cover. Connect the AC power adaptor supplied with

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

(2) Connect the mains lead to the AC power adaptor. (3) Connect the mains lead to a wall socket.

Getting Started

PRECAUTION

The set is not disconnected from the AC power supply (the mains) as long as it is connected to the wall socket, 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 mains lead is connected to the DC IN jack, even when the mains lead is not plugged into a wall socket.

Using a car battery

Use Sony Car Battery Adaptor (optional). Refer to the operating instructions of the Car Battery Adaptor for further information.

2,3

Step 2 Setting the date and time

Set the date and time when you use your camcorder for the first time. “CLOCK SET” will be displayed each time that you set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY unless you set the date and time settings. If you do not use your camcorder for about four months, the date and time may be cleared from memory (bars may appear) because the built-in rechargeable battery installed in your camcorder will have been discharged (p. 247). Set the year, month, day, hour and then the minute, in that order.

(1) Press MENU to display the menu settings while the POWER switch is set to

CAMERA or MEMORY.

(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 select the desired year, then press the dial.

The year changes as follows:

1995 T · · · · t 2002 T · · · · t 2079

(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.

Step 2 Setting the date and time

SETUP MENU

CLOCK SET USB STREAM LTR SIZE RETURN

[MENU] : END

SETUP MENU

CLOCK SET USB STREAM LTR SIZE RETURN

[MENU] : END

SETUP MENU

CLOCK SET USB STREAM LTR SIZE RETURN

[MENU] : END

SETUP MENU

CLOCK SET USB STREAM LTR SIZE RETURN

[MENU] : END

– – : – – : – –

2002

12 00

2002

12 00

4 7 2002 10 : 30 : 01

TC/UB SET

TC PRESET UB PRESET TC RUN TC MAKE UB TIME

[MENU] : END

SETUP MENU

CLOCK SET USB STREAM LTR SIZE RETURN

[MENU] : END

SETUP MENU

CLOCK SET USB STREAM LTR SIZE RETURN

[MENU] : END

SETUP MENU

CLOCK SET USB STREAM LTR SIZE RETURN

[MENU] : END

– – : – – : – –

2002

12 00

2002

10 30

1 1

7 4

If you do not set the date and time

“--:--:--” and “-- -- ----” are recorded on the data code of the tape and the “Memory Stick.”

Getting Started

1 1

Note on the time indicator

The internal clock of your camcorder operates on a 24-hour cycle.

Step 3 Inserting a cassette

You can use the mini DVCAM cassette and mini DV cassette in this camcorder.

(1) Prepare the power supply. (2) Slide

(3) Insert the cassette straight as far as possible into the cassette compartment with

(4) Close the cassette compartment by pressing

(5) After the cassette compartment goes down completely, close the lid until it

OPEN/Z EJECT in the direction of the arrow and open the lid.

The cassette compartment automatically lifts up and opens.

the window facing out and the write-protect tab facing upward.

The cassette compartment automatically goes down.

clicks.

on the cassette compartment.

OPEN/Z EJECT

3 4, 52

To eject a cassette

Follow the procedure above, and take out the cassette in step 3.

Notes

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

•The cassette compartment may not be closed when you press any part of the cassette compartment other than the

When you use a cassette with cassette memory

Read the instruction about cassette memory to use this function properly (p. 236).

To prevent accidental erasure

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

mark.

Step 4 Using the touch panel

Your camcorder has operation buttons on the LCD screen. Touch the LCD screen directly with your finger to operate each function. This section describes how to operate the touch panel during recording or playing back images on a tape.

(1) Prepare the power supply. (p. 15 to 19) (2) Press OPEN to open the LCD panel. (3) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or VCR while pressing the small green

button.

(4) Press FN. Operation buttons appear on the LCD screen. (5) Press PAGE2 to go to PAGE2. Operation buttons appear on the LCD screen. (6) Press a desired operation item. Refer to relevant pages of this manual for each

function.

5,6

When the POWER switch is set to CAMERA

PAGE1 PAGE2

SPOT

DIG

FOCUS

EFFT

PAGE1 PAGE2

SELF

LCD

TIMER

BRT

MEM M I X

EXIT

END SCH

SPOT

METER

EXIT

VCR

(

CHG

OFF

)

CAMERA

Getting Started

POWER

MEMORY

To return to FN

Press EXIT.

To execute settings

Press OK. The display returns to PAGE1/PAGE2.

To cancel settings

Press OFF. The display returns to PAGE1/PAGE2.

Step 4 Using the touch panel

Notes

•When using the touch panel, press operation buttons with your thumb supporting the LCD panel from the back side of it or press those buttons lightly with your index finger.

•Do not press the LCD screen with sharp-pointed objects such as a pen.

•Do not press the LCD screen too hard.

•Do not touch the LCD screen with wet hands.

•If FN is not on the LCD screen, touch the LCD screen lightly to make it appear. You can control the display with DISPLAY/TOUCH PANEL on your camcorder.

•When operation buttons do not work even if you press them, an adjustment is required (CALIBRATION) (p. 246).

•When the LCD screen gets dirty, clean it with the supplied cleaning cloth.

When executing each item

The green bar appears above the item.

If the items are not available

The colour of the items changes to gray.

Press FN to display the following buttons:

When the POWER switch is set to CAMERA

PAGE1 END SCH, SPOT FOCUS, DIG EFFT, MEM MIX, SPOT METER

PAGE2 LCD BRT, SELFTIMER

When the POWER switch is set to VCR

PAGE1 LCD BRT, PB, INDEX, END SCH

PAGE2 DIG EFFT, PB ZOOM, PB, INDEX, DATA CODE

See page 138 when the POWER switch is set to MEMORY.

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Recording a picture

Your camcorder automatically focuses for you.

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

string to fix it.

(2) Prepare the power supply and insert a cassette. See “Step 1” to “Step 3” for

more information. (p. 15 to 22)

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

This sets your camcorder to the standby.

(4) Press OPEN to open the LCD panel. The viewfinder automatically turns off. (5) Press START/STOP. Your camcorder starts recording. The REC indicator

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

LOCK switch

VCR

POWER

(

CHG

OFF

)

CAMERA

MEMORY

LOCK

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POWER

VCR

(

CHG

OFF

)

CAMERA

MEMORY

40min

REC

00:00:00:01

DVCAM

32K

Microphone

Camera recording lamp

Recording a picture

Notes

•Fasten the grip strap firmly.

•The recording data (date/time or various settings when recorded) are not displayed while recording. However, they are recorded automatically on the tape. To display the recording data, press DATA CODE on PAGE2 during playback. You can also use the Remote Commander for this operation (p. 43).

Note on the LOCK switch

When you slide the LOCK switch in the direction of the arrow, the POWER switch can no longer be set to MEMORY accidentally. The LOCK switch is set to the further side (unlock position) as the default setting.

To enable smooth transition

Transition between the last scene you recorded and the next scene is smooth as long as you do not eject the cassette even if you turn off your camcorder. However, check the following: – Do not mix recordings in the DVCAM format and the DV format on one tape. – When you change the battery pack, set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG). – When you use a cassette with cassette memory, however, you can make the transition

smooth even after ejecting the cassette if you use the END SEARCH (p. 39).

If you leave your camcorder in the standby for five minutes

The head drum of the camcorder automatically stops rotating. This is to prevent the tape wear and save the battery power. To re-start recording, press START/STOP. It may take more time to start recording. This is not a malfunction.

Note on the recording format

The playback picture may be distorted or the time code may not be written properly between scenes when you change the recording format.

The battery use time when you record using the LCD screen

The battery time is slightly shorter than the shooting time using the viewfinder.

After recording

(1) Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG). (2) Close the LCD panel. (3) Eject the cassette. (4) Remove the battery pack.

Recording a picture

Usable cassettes

You can record both on mini DVCAM cassettes and on mini DV cassettes using your camcorder. When you use a mini DV cassette, set REC MODE to DV SP in the menu settings. You can record on a tape 1.5 times longer than the DVCAM format. When you want to record in the DV format or to make longer recording, use the mini DV cassette.

Notes

•If you record in the DV format, the transition of a tape may not be smooth. We recommend that you use mini DVCAM cassettes and set REC MODE to DVCAM in the menu settings to obtain reliable clear pictures.

•You cannot record on a tape in LP mode in the DV format.

If you use a mini DV cassette without setting REC MODE to DV SP

The recordable time is 2/3 time that indicated on the cassette.

Cassettes that can be played back with your camcorder

You can play back both cassettes recorded in the DVCAM format or in the DV format, however, you cannot play back cassettes that recorded in LP mode in the DV format.

Adjusting the LCD screen

The LCD panel can be opened up to 90 degrees. The LCD panel moves about 90 degrees to the viewfinder side and about 180 degrees to the lens side.

180°

Recording – Basics

90°

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

Note

When the LCD panel is opened, the viewfinder automatically turns off and no image is displayed in the viewfinder. However, in the Mirror Mode, images are displayed in the viewfinder as well (p. 34).

LCD screen

•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.

•When you adjust the angle of the LCD panel, make sure if the LCD panel is opened up to 90 degrees.

Recording a picture

Adjusting the brightness of the LCD screen

(1) Press FN and select PAGE2 while the POWER switch is set to CAMERA or

MEMORY. When you set the POWER switch to VCR, press FN to display PAGE1.

(2) Press LCD BRT. The screen to adjust the brightness of the LCD screen appears. (3) Adjust the brightness of the LCD screen using –/+.

–:to dim +:to brighten

(4) Press OK to return to PAGE1/PAGE2.

OPEN

To return to FN

Press EXIT.

Even if you adjust LCD BRT

The recorded picture will not be affected.

2,3

LCD BRT

–

the bar indicator

Recording a picture

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 images in the viewfinder come into sharp focus.

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

Viewfinder backlight

You can change the brightness of the backlight. Select VF B.L. in the menu settings when using the battery pack (p. 216).

Installing the supplied microphone

Recording – Basics

The viewfinder lens adjustment lever

Install the supplied XLR adaptor and microphone. You can get the desired audio quality.

(1) Attach the XLR adaptor to the accessory shoe on the camcorder and tighten the

screw of the XLR adaptor.

(2) Connect the hot shoe plug of the XLR adaptor to the intelligent accessory shoe

of the camcorder.

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Recording a picture

(3) Attach the wind screen to the microphone. (4) Loosen the microphone holder screw and open the cover. (5) Place the microphone into the holder with the model name (ECM-NV1) facing

upward, close the cover, and tighten the screw.

(6) Connect the plug of the microphone to the INPUT1 connector. (7) Set the INPUT LEVEL selector to MIC or MIC ATT.

When the selector is set to MIC ATT, you can reduce the volume by about 20 dB. And set the +48V switch to ON.

(8) Select the channel to be used, using the REC CH SELECT switch. Used

channels according to the position of the REC CH SELECT switch are as follows:

The position of the REC CH Audio input through The audio is recorded on SELECT switch

CH1•CH2 INPUT1 Channel 1/2

CH1 INPUT1 Channel 1

INPUT2 —

INPUT2 Channel 2

REC CH

INPUT

REC CH

INPUT

SELECT

LEVEL

SELECT

CH1•CH2

LEVEL

LINE

MIC

CH1

MIC

ATT

INPUT1 INPUT2

8 7

INPUT

+48V

OFF

+48V

LEVEL

LINE

MIC

OFF

MIC

ATT

INPUT2

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