SONY DCR-PC330, PC330E, RMT-831 Service Manual

DCR-PC330/PC330E

RMT-831

SERVICE MANUAL

Ver 1.1 2003. 11

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SELF DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION

LEVEL 1

US Model

Canadian Model

Korea Model

AEP Model

UK Model

East European Model

Australian Model

Hong Kong Model

Chinese Model

DCR-PC330E

E Model

Tourist Model

DCR-PC330/PC330E

Z MECHANISM

ORNAMENTAL PARTSSPECIFICATIONS

DCR-PC330

• INSTRUCTION MANUAL is shown at the end of this document.

DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA RECORDER

DCR-PC330/PC330E

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SPECIFICATIONS

System

Video recording system

2 rotary heads, Helical scanning system

Sitll image record ing system

Exif Ver. 2.2 *1

*1 “Exif” is a file format for still images,

established by the JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). Files in this format can have additional information such as your camcorder’s setting inform a tion at the time of recording.

Audio recording system

Rotary heads, PCM system Quantization: 12 bi ts (Fs 32 kHz, stereo 1, stereo 2), 16 bits (Fs 48 kHz, stereo)

Video signal

DCR-PC330: NTSC color, EIA standards DCR-PC330E: PAL color, CCIR standards

Usable cassette

Mini DV cassette with the mark printed

Tape speed

SP: Approx. 18.81 mm/s LP: Approx. 12.56 mm/s

Recording/playback time (using a DVM60 cassette)

SP: 60 min LP: 90 min

Fast forward/rewind time (using a DVM60 cassette)

Approx. 2 min 40 s

Viewfinder

Electric viewfinder (color)

Image device

5.9 mm (1/3 type) CCD (Charge Coupled Device) Gross: Approx. 3 310 000 pixels Effective (still): Approx. 3 050 000 pi xe ls Effective (movi e ): Approx. 2 050 000 pixels

Lens

Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* Combined power zoom lens Filter diameter: 37 mm (1 1/2 in.) 10 × (Optical), 120 × (Dig ital) F = 1.8 ~ 2.1

Focal length

5.1 - 51 mm (7/32 - 2 1/8 in.) When converted to a 35 mm still camera In CAMERA-TAPE: 45 - 450 mm (1 13/16 - 17 3/4 in.) In CAMERA-MEMORY: 37 - 370 mm (1 1/2 - 14 5/8 in.)

Colour temperature

[AUTO], [HOLD], [INDOOR] (3 200 K), [OUTDOOR] (5 800 K)

Minimum illumination

7 lx (lux) (F 1.8) 0 lx (lux) (during NightShot function)*

*Objects unable to be seen due to the dark can be

shot with infrared lighting.

Input/Output connectors

Audio/Video input/output

10-pin connector Video signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms), unbalanced Luminance signal: 1 Vp-p, 75Ω (ohms), unbalanced Chrominance signal: DCR-PC330: 0.286Vp-p

Audio signal: 327 mV (at output impe da nce more than 47 kΩ (kilohms)), Input impedance more than 47 kΩ(kilohms), Output impedance with less than 2.2 kΩ (kilohms)

DV input/output

4-pin connector

Headphones jack

Stereo minijack (φ 3.5 m m)

LANC jack

Stereo mini-minijack (φ 2.5 mm)

USB jack

mini-B

MIC jack

Minijack, 0.388 mV low impedance wi th DC

2.5 to 3.0 V, output impedance 6.8 kΩ (kilohms) (φ 3.5 mm), Stereo type

DCR-PC330E: 0.3Vp-p 75Ω (ohms), unbalanced

LCD screen

Picture

6.2 cm (2.5 type)

Total dot number

211 200 (960 × 220)

General

Power requirements

DC 7.2 V (battery pack) DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor)

Average power consumption (when using the battery pack)

During camera recording using the viewfinder

3.3 W During camera recording using the LCD

3.8 W

Operating temperature

0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)

Storage temperature

-20°C to + 60° C (-4°F to + 140° F)

Dimensions (approx.)

59 × 119 × 113 mm (2 3/8 × 43/4 × 41/2 in.) (w/h/d)

Mass (Approx.)

540 g (1 lb 3 oz) main unit only 630 g (1 lb 6 oz) including the NP-FM30 rechargeable bat tery pack, DVM60 cassette and lens cap.

Supplied accessories

See page 3.

AC Adaptor AC-L15A/L15B

Power requirements

AC 100 - 240 V, 50/60 Hz

Current consumption

0.35 - 0.18 A

Power consumption

18 W

Output voltage

DC 8.4 V, 1.5 A

Operating temperature

0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)

Storage temperature

-20°C to + 60° C (-4°F to + 140° F)

Dimensions (approx.)

56 × 31 × 100 mm (2 1/4 × 11/4 × 4 in.) (w/h/ d) excluding the projecting parts

Mass (approx.)

190 g (6.7 oz) excluding the power cord

Rechargeable battery pack (NP-FM30)

Maximum output voltage

DC 8.4 V

Output voltage

DC 7.2 V

Capacity

5.0 Wh (700 mAh)

Dimensions (approx.)

38.2 × 20.5 × 55.6 mm (1 9/16 × 13/16 × 2 1/4 in.) (w/h/d)

Mass (approx.)

65 g (2.2 oz)

Operating temperature

0°C to 40°C (32° F to 104°F)

Type

Lithium ion

“Memory Stick”

Memory

Flash memory 16MB: MSA-16A

Operating voltage

DC 2.7 - 3.6 V

Power consumption

Approx. 45 mA during operation m ode Approx. 130 µA during tape recording standby

Dimensions (approx.)

21.5 × 50 × 2.8 mm (7/8 × 2 × 1/8 in.) (w/h/d)

Mass (approx.)

4 g (0.14 oz)

Design and specifications are subject to change without n o tice.

CAUTION :

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type.

SAFETY-RELATED COMPONENT WARNING!!

COMPONENTS IDENTIFIED BY MARK 0 OR DOTTED LINE WITH MARK 0 ON THE SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS AND IN THE PARTS LIST ARE CRITICAL TO SAFE OPERATION. REPLACE THESE COMPONENTS WITH SONY PARTS WHOSE PART NUMBERS APPEAR AS SHOWN IN THIS MANUAL OR IN SUPPLEMENTS PUBLISHED BY SONY.

ATTENTION AU COMPOSANT AYANT RAPPORT

À LA SÉCURITÉ! LES COMPOSANTS IDENTIFÉS PAR UNE MARQUE 0 SUR LES DIAGRAMMES SCHÉMATIQUES ET LA LISTE DES PIÈCES SONT CRITIQUES POUR LA SÉCURITÉ DE FONCTIONNEMENT. NE REMPLACER CES COMPOSANTS QUE PAR DES PIÈSES SONY DONT LES NUMÉROS SONT DONNÉS DANS CE MANUEL OU DANS LES SUPPÉMENTS PUBLIÉS PAR SONY.

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Checking supplied accessories.

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

DCR-PC330/PC330E

Lens cap (Small, 1) X-3952-743-1

AC Adaptor (1)

1-477-533-32

Power cord (Main lead) (1)

When you use the lens hood, use the small lens cap.

Lens hood (1) 3-085-395-01

String, Cap (1) 3-979-194-12

(PC330E:AUS model)

1-696-819-21 Power cord (Main lead) (1) (PC330:KR model)

1-776-985-11 Power cord (Main lead) (1) (PC330:E model/ PC330E:AEP,EE,E model)

1-769-608-11 Power cord (Main lead) (1) (PC330E:UK,HK model)

1-783-374-11 Power cord (Main lead) (1) (PC330:US,CND model)

1-790-107-22 Power cord (Main lead) (1)

Wireless Remote Commander (1) (RMT-831) 1-477-898-41

Battery Holder (1) 3-083-973-01

(PC330:JE model /PC330E:JE model)

1-790-732-12 Power cord (Main lead) (1) (PC330E:CH model)

1-782-476-13

A/V connecting cable (1) (AV multi) (1.5m) 1-823-156-12

Lens cap (Large, 1) X-3949-944-1

Memory stick (1) (MSA-16A) (not supplied)

Other accessories

3-084-863-11 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (ENGLISH)

3-084-863-21 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (FRENCH) (PC330:CND) 3-084-863-31 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION

(SPANISH/PORTUGUESE) (PC330:E,JE)

3-084-863-41 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (TRADITIONAL CHINESE)

3-084-863-51 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (KOREAN) (PC330:JE,KR)

3-084-863-61 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (ARABIC) (PC330:E) 3-084-864-11 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (ENGLISH/FRENCH)

(PC330E:AEP,UK,E,HK,AUS,CH,JE)

3-084-864-21 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (SPANISH/PORTUGUESE)

3-084-864-31 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (ITALIAN/GREEK) (PC330E:AEP) 3-084-864-41 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (GERMAN/DUTCH)

3-084-864-51 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (RUSSIAN) (PC330E:E,JE) 3-084-864-61 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (ARABIC/PERSIAN) (PC330E:E) 3-084-864-71 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (TRADITIONAL CHINESE)

3-084-864-81 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (SIMPLILIED CHINESE)

3-084-945-11 COMPUTER APPLICATIONS GUIDE (ARABIC/PERSIAN)

(PC330:US,CND,E,JE)

(PC330:E)

(PC330E:AEP)

(PC330E:HK)

(PC330E:CH,E,JE)

(PC330:E/PC330E:E)

USB cable (1) 1-823-931-11

Cleaning cloth (1) 3-073-861-01

21-pin adaptor (1) (PC330E:AEP,UK,EE model) 1-770-783-21

Rechargeable battery pack (1) (NP-FM30) A-7096-387-A (PC330:US,CND model) Rechargeable battery pack (1) (NP-FM30) A-7096-388-A (PC330:E,JE,KR model/ PC330E model)

2-pin conversion adaptor (1) (PC330:JE model/ PC330E:JE model) 1-569-007-12

Battery terminal cover (1) 3-057-482-01

2-pin conversion adaptor (1) (PC330:E model/ PC330E:E,HK model) 1-569-008-12

• Abbreviation

CD-ROM (SPVD-010 USB Driver) (1) (PC330:E,JE,KR model/PC330E) 3-078-942-05 CD-ROM (SPVD-010 (I) USB Driver) (1)

CND : Canadian model AUS : Australian model CH : Chinese model EE : East European model HK : Hong Kong model KR : Korea model JE : Tourist model

(PC330:US,CND model) 3-078-943-05

3-084-945-21 COMPUTER APPLICATIONS GUIDE

3-084-945-31 COMPUTER APPLICATIONS GUIDE

3-084-945-41 COMPUTER APPLICATIONS GUIDE (RUSSIAN)

3-084-945-51 COMPUTER APPLICATIONS GUIDE (KOREAN)

3-084-946-11 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (FOR COMPUTER)(ENGLISH)

3-084-946-21 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (FOR COMPUTER)(FRENCH)

3-084-946-31 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (FOR COMPUTER)

3-084-946-41 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (FOR COMPUTER)

3-084-946-51 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (FOR COMPUTER)

Note :

The components identified by mark 0 or dotted line with mark 0 are critical for safety. Replace only with part number specified.

(TRADITIONAL CHINESE) (PC330:E/PC330E:HK)

(SIMPLILIED CHINESE) (PC330E:CH,E,JE)

(PC330E:E,JE)

(PC330:JE,KR)

(PC330:US,CND,E,JE/PC330E:AEP,UK,E,HK,AUS,CH,JE)

(PC330:CND/PC330E:AEP,E,JE)

(GERMAN/DUTCH)(PC330E:AEP)

(SPANISH/PORTUGUESE)(PC330:E,JE/PC330E:AEP)

(ITALIAN/GREEK)(PC330E:AEP)

Note :

Les composants identifiés par une marque 0 sont critiques pour la sécurité. Ne les remplacer que par une pièce portant le numéro spécifié.

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DCR-PC330/PC330E

SAFETY CHECK-OUT

After correcting the original service problem, perform the following

safety checks before releasing the set to the customer.

1. Check the area of your repair for unsoldered or poorly-soldered connections. Check the entire board surface for solder splashes and bridges.

2. Check the interboard wiring to ensure that no wires are "pinched" or contact high-wattage resistors.

3. Look for unauthorized replacement parts, particularly transistors, that were installed during a previous repair . Point them out to the customer and recommend their replacement.

4. Look for parts which, through functioning, show obvious signs of deterioration. Point them out to the customer and recommend their replacement.

5. Check the B+ voltage to see it is at the values specified.

6. Flexible Circuit Board Repairing

• Keep the temperature of the soldering iron around 270˚C during repairing.

• Do not touch the soldering iron on the same conductor of the circuit board (within 3 times).

• Be careful not to apply force on the conductor when soldering or unsoldering.

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SELF-DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION

1. SELF-DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION

When problems occur while the unit is operating, the self-diagnosis function starts working, and displays on the viewfinder, or LCD screen what to do. This function consists of two display; selfdiagnosis display and service mode display. Details of the self-diagnosis functions are provided in the Instruction manual.

Viewfinder or LCD screen

C : 3 1 : 1 1

Blinks at 3.2Hz

3 1C

1 1

2. SELF-DIAGNOSIS DISPLAY

When problems occur while the unit is operating, the counter of the viewfinder or LCD screen consists of an alphabet and 4-digit number , which blinks at 3.2Hz. This 5-character display indicates the “repaired by:”, “block” in which the problem occurred, and “detailed code” of the problem.

Repaired by:

C : Corrected by customer H : Corrected by dealer E : Corrected by service

engineer

Note: The self-diagnosis display data will be kept even if the lithium battery (BT9901 of BT-021 board) is removed.

Indicates the appropriate step to be taken. E.g.

31 ....Reload the tape.

32 ....Turn on power again.

Block

Detailed Code

Refer to page 6. Self-diagnosis Code Table.

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DCR-PC330/PC330E

Ver 1.1 2003. 11

3. SELF-DIAGNOSIS CODE TABLE

Self-diagnosis Code

Function

Repaired by:

C C C C

C C

C C C C C C

Block

04 21 22 31

31 31

31 31 31 31 31 31

Detailed

Code

00 00 00 10

20 21

22 23 24 30 40 42

Symptom/State

Non-standard battery is used. Condensation. Video head is dirty. LOAD direction. Loading does not

complete within specified time UNLOAD direction. Loading does not

complete within specified time T reel side tape slacking when unloading Winding S reel fault when counting the

rest of tape. T reel fault. S reel fault. T reel fault. FG fault when starting capstan. FG fault when starting drum. FG fault during normal drum operations. LOAD direction loading motor time-

out. UNLOAD direction loading motor

time-out. T reel side tape slacking when

unloading. Winding S reel fault when counting the

rest of tape. T reel fault.

S reel fault.

T reel fault.

FG fault when starting capstan.

FG fault when starting drum FG fault during normal drum

operations

Correction

Use the info LITHIUM battery. Remove the cassette, and insert it again after one hour. Clean with the optional cleaning cassette.

Load the tape again, and perform operations from the beginning.

Load the tape again, and perform operations from the beginning. Load the tape again, and perform operations from the beginning.

Load the tape again, and perform operations from the beginning. Load the tape again, and perform operations from the beginning. Load the tape again, and perform operations from the beginning. Load the tape again, and perform operations from the beginning. Load the tape again, and perform operations from the beginning. Load the tape again, and perform operations from the beginning. Remove the battery or power cable, connect, and perform

operations from the beginning. Remove the battery or power cable, connect, and perform

operations from the beginning.

Note: Add the sentence as follows.

If other codes are displayed, service is required. Please send the set to a specialized center.

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Note:

• Follow the disassembly procedure in the numerical order given.

• Items marked “*” are not stocked since they are seldom required for routine service.

Some delay should be anticipated when ordering these items.

• The parts numbers of such as a cabinet are also appeared in this section. Refer to the parts number mentioned below the name of parts to order.

MAIN PARTS

1. ORNAMENTAL PARTS

CPC lid (3-085-314-01)

Screw (M1.7), lock ace, p2 (3-080-198-11)

Standard commander (RMT-831) 1-477-898-41

Battery holder (SERVICE) (for RMT-831) 3-083-973-01

Jack cover (F) assembly

Note: Disassembling the main unit

is necessary to replace it.

Jack cover (AV) assembly

Note: Disassembling the main unit

is necessary to replace it.

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DCR-PC330/PC330E

9-876-272-41

Sony EMCS Co.

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2003K1600-1

Published by DI CS Strategy Div.

Camera Operations Guide

Read this first

Digital Video Camera Recorder

3-084-863-11(1)

DCR-PC330

SERIES

Read this first

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

WARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do no t expose t h e u nit to rain or moisture.

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-Io n batteries are recyclable. You can help preserve our environment by returning your

used rechargeable ba tteries to the collection and r ecycling location ne ar est you. For more information regarding recycling of rechargeable batter ies, c al l to ll fr ee 1-800-8228837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/

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

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the pr esence of uninsu late d “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitut e a risk of electric shock to persons.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and ma i n te na nce (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

CAUTION

The use of optical instrument s with th is product will increase eye ha zard. As the l ase r beam used in this Handycam is harmful to eyes, do not at tempt to disassemble the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

b Notice

If static electricity or electromagnetic interference causes data transfer to discontin ue midway (fail), restart the applicat ion or disconnect and connect the USB cable again.

“Memory Stick”

This device complies with P art 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is s ubject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device mu s t accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operati on.

This Class B digital app ar atus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

For customers in the U.S.A.

If you have any questions about this product, you may call: Sony Customer Informatio n Ce nter 1-800-222SONY (7669) The number below i s f or FCC rel ated ma tter s only . Regulatory Information

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-PC330 Responsible Party: Sony Electr oni cs Inc. Address: 680 Kinderkamack Road, Oradell, NJ 07649 U.S.A. Telephone No.: 201-930-6972 This device complies wi th Part 15 of the FCC Rule s. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful i nterfe rence, and (2) this device must accept a ny interference received, inclu d ing interference th at may cause undesired operation.

Owner’s Record

The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the space provided belo w. R efe r t o th ese numb ers w hen ever you call upon your Sony deale r regarding this product. Model No. DCR-PC330 Serial No. Model No.AC- Serial No.

CAUTION

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

b Note:

This equipment has been tested and f oun d to comply with the li mits for a Class B di gital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are des igned to provide reas onable protection against har mful interference in a residential installation. This equipm e nt ge ne ra te s, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accorda n c e w ith the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. H ow ever, there is no guarantee that interferenc e will not occur in a particular i nstallati on. If this equi pment does cause

harmful interfer en ce to radio or television reception, which ca n be dete rmin ed by tu rni ng the equipment of f and on, the user is e ncourag ed t o try to correct the interfere nc e by one or more of the following measures:

– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. – Increase the separation between the equipment and

receiver.

– Conn ec t the e quipment to an outlet on a circuit

different from that to which the receiver is connected.

– Consult a Sony dealer or an experienced radio/TV

technician for help.

The interface cable su pplied must b e used with th e equipment in order to co mp ly with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpar t B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.

Notes on use

Note on Cassette Memory

Your camcorder is based on the DV format. You can use only mini DV cassettes in your camcorder. Use of mini DV cassette s w ith Cassette Memor y is recommended as you can use Title search (p. 54), Date search (p. 55), [ TITLE] (p. 74), [ TAPE TITLE] (p. 76).

Cassettes with Cassette Memory are marked with .

Notes on recording

• Before starting to record, test the recording function to make sure the picture and sound ar e recor de d without any problems.

• Compensation for the contents of recordings cannot be provided, even if recording or playback is not possible due to a malfunction of the camc or der, storage med ia, etc.

• TV color systems differ dep end ing on the country/ regions. To view your recordings on a TV, you need an NTSC system-based TV.

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

Notes on the LCD panel, viewfinder, and lens

• The LCD screen and the viewfinder are manufactured using extremely hi gh- pr e ci sion technology, so over 99.99% of the pixels are operational for effec tive use. However, there may be some tiny black points and / or bright points (white, red, blue , or gr een in color) that appear constantly on the LCD scr een a nd the

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viewfinder. These points are normal results of the manufacturing process and do not affect the recordin g in an y way.

• Exposing the LCD screen, the viewfinder, or the lens to direct sunlight for long periods of time may cause malfunctions. Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors.

• Do not aim at the sun. Doing so mi ght c au se your camcorder to malfunction. Take pictur e s of the sun only in low light conditions, such as at dusk .

• When you are using the touch panel, place your hand on the back side of the LCD panel to support it. Then, touch the buttons displayed on the screen.

Note on connecting other device

Before connecting your camcorder to other device such as a VCR or a computer with a USB or i.LINK cable, be su r e to insert the connector plu g in the proper direction. If you insert the connector plug forcibly i n the wrong direction, the terminal may be damaged, or this may cause a malfunction of your camcorder.

Note on using this manual

The images of the LCD screen and the viewfinder used on this manual are captured using a digital still camera, and thus may ap pe ar different from what you see.

Notes on using the camcor d er

• Hold your camcorder correctly.

• To ensure a good grip, lower the finge r rest a nd fasten the grip belt as shown in the following illustration.

Touch the button on the LCD screen.

• You can change the lang uage to be use d f o r screen display on your camcorder (p. 22).

• Do not hold the camcorder by the following parts.

Viewfinder

Battery pack

LCD panel

Flash

Table of Contents

: Features available for tape only. : Features available for “Memory Stick”

only.

Read this first ............................................................................................. 2

Quick Start Guide

Recording movies on a tape ...................................................................... 8

Recording still images on a “Memory Stick”............................................. 10

Getting started

Step 1: Checking supplied items.............................................................. 12

Step 2: Charging the battery pack............................................................ 13

Using an outside power sourc e .................................................................................16

Step 3: Turning the power on................................................................... 16

Step 4: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder...................................... 17

Adjusting the LCD panel ...........................................................................................17

Adjusting the viewfinder ........................................................................................... .17

Step 5: Setting the date and time............................................................. 18

Step 6: Inserting the recording media ...................................................... 20

Inserting a cassette tape ...........................................................................................20

Inserting a “Memory Stick” ........................................................................................21

Step 7: Setting the screen language........................................................ 22

Recording

Recording movies .................................................................................... 23

Recording for a longer time ....................................................................................... 25

Using zoom ............................................................................ ................................... 25

Recording in mirror mode . ........................................................................................ 26

Using the self-timer .............. .....................................................................................26

Recording movies fit for breaking into still images

– Progressive recording mode ............................................................................ 27

Recording still images – Memory photo recording............................. 28

Selecting image quality or siz e ................................................................................. 29

Using the flash ....................... ........................................................... ........................30

Using the self-timer .............. .....................................................................................31

Recording a still image on a “Memory Stick” while recording movies on a tape ....... 32

Adjusting the exposure............................................................................. 32

Adjusting the exposure fo r ba ck l it subjects ........... ............................................. ....... 32

Fixing the exposure for the selected subject – Flexible spot meter .......................... 33

Adjusting the exposure man ually ............ .................................................................. 33

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Recording in dark places – NightShot, etc............................................... 34

Adjusting the focus................................................................................... 35

Adjusting the focus for an off-center subject – SPOT FOCUS ........................ ..........35

Adjusting the focus manually .....................................................................................36

Using supplementary light to focus on a still image – HOLOGRAM AF .............37

Adjusting the frame and focus when recording a still image in darkness

– NightFraming .................................................................................................... 38

Recording a picture using various effects ................................................ 38

Fading in and out of a scene – FADER ..............................................................38

Using special effects – Digital effect ...................................................................40

Overlaying still images on movies on a tape – MEMORY MIX ..................................41

Searching for the starting point .......................................................... 43

Searching for the last scene of the most recent recording – END SEARCH .............43

Searching manually – EDIT SEARCH ............................. ................. .........................44

Reviewing the most recently recorded scenes – Rec review ....................................44

Playback

Viewing movies recorded on a tape ................................................... 45

Playing back in various modes ..................................................................................46

Viewing recordings with added effects – Digital effect ..............................................47

Viewing recordings on a “Memory Stick” ........................................... 48

Playing back in various modes from a “Memory Stick” ..............................................49

Various playback functions ...................................................................... 50

Magnifying pictures – Tape playback zoom/Memory playback zoom .......................50

Displaying the screen indicators ................................................................................51

Displaying the date/time and camera settings data – Data code ..............................51

Playing the picture on a TV...................................................................... 53

Locating a scene on a tape for playback ........................................... 54

Searching quickly for a desired scene – Zero set memory ........................................54

Searching for a scene using Cassette Memory – Title search ..................................54

Searching for a scene by date of recording – Date search .......................................55

Advanced operations

Using the Menu

Selecting menu items .........................56

Using the (CAMERA SET) menu

– PROGRAM AE/WHITE BAL./16:9

WIDE, etc. ....................................58

Using the (MEMORY SET) menu

– BURST/QUALITY/IMAGE SIZE/ ALL ERASE/NEW FOLDER, etc. .64

Using the (PICT. APPLI.) menu

– PICT. EFFECT/SLIDE SHOW/ FRAME REC/SMTH INT. REC,

etc. ...............................................68

Using the (EDIT/PLAY) menu

– TITLE/TAPE TITLE/SEARCH,

etc. ...............................................73

Using the (STANDARD SET) menu

– REC MODE/MULTI-SOUND/ AUDIO MIX/USB-CAMERA, etc. ..77

Using the (TIME/LANGU.) menu

– CLOCK SET/WORLD TIME,

etc. ................................................82

Customizing Personal Menu ..............83

Dubbing/Editing

Changing the image size

– Resize .....................................100

Marking recorded images with specific

information – Image protection/

Print mark ...................................101

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting ...............................103

Warning indicators and me ss age s ...111

Additional Information

Using your camcorder abroad ..........115

Usable cassette tapes ......................116

About the “Memory Stick” .................117

About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery

pack ............................................119

About i.LINK .....................................121

Maintenance and precauti ons ..........122

Specification .....................................125

Quick Reference

Identifying parts and controls ...........127

Index ................................................134

Connecting to a VCR or TV ...............86

Dubbing to another tape ..............87

Recording pictures from a VCR or TV 87 Dubbing pictures from a tape to a

“Memory Stick” .............................89

Dubbing still images from a “Memory

Stick” to a tape .............................90

Dubbing selected scenes from a tape

– Digital program editing ..............91

Dubbing sound to a recorded tape

......................................................97

Deleting recorded pictures ...........99

Refer also to other operat in g inst ruc ti ons supplied with your camco rde r:

• Editing images with your computer cComputer Applications Guide

Quick Start Guide

Recording movies on a tape

1 Attach the charged battery pack to the camcorder.

To charge the battery, see page 13.

a Slide the battery release lever and

remove the battery terminal cover.

Battery release lever

b Slide the battery pack in the direction

of the arrow until it clicks.

2 Insert a cassette into the camcorder.

a Slide the OPEN/

ZEJECT lever in the direction of the arrow to open the lid.

The cassette compartment comes out automatically.

OPEN/ZEJECT lever

b Insert the cassette with

its window-side facing up, then push the center of the back of the cassette.

Window-side

c Press .

Close the cassette lid after the cassette compartment slides back in by itself.

Quick Start Guide

3 Start recordi ng while checking the subject on the LCD screen.

The date and time is not set up in the default setting. To set the date and time, see page 18.

a Remove the le ns cap. b Press OPEN and

open the LCD panel.

c While pressing the

green button, slide the POWER switch down to light up the CAMERA-TAPE lamp.

The power turns on.

d Press START/STOP.

Recording starts. To change to standb y m ode, press START/STO P again.

4 View the recorded picture on the LCD screen.

a Slide the POWER

switch rep eatedly until the PLAY/EDIT lamp lights up.

b Touch (rewind).

Quick Start Guide

c Touch (play) to

start the playback.

To stop, press .

To turn off the power, slide the POWER switch up to (CHG) OFF.

Quick Start Guide

Recording still images on a “Memory Stick”

1 Attach the charged battery pack to the camcorder.

To charge the battery, see page 13.

a Slide the battery release lever and

remove the battery terminal cover.

Battery release lever

b Slide the battery pack in the direction

of the arrow until it clicks.

2 Insert a “Memory Stick” into the camcorder.

Insert it so that the b mark is at the bottom left corner. Push in until it clicks.

b mark

Quick Start Guide

3 Start recording while checking the subject on the LCD screen.

The date and time is not set up in the default setting. To set the date and time, see page 18.

a Remove the le ns cap. b Press OPEN and

open the LCD panel.

c While pressing the

green button, slide the POWER switch repeatedly until the CAMERA-MEMORY lamp lights up.

The power turns on.

d Press PHOTO lightly.

A short beep sound is heard when the focus is adjusted.

e Press PHOTO fully.

A shutter sound is heard and the still image is recorded.

4 View the recorded picture on the LCD screen.

a Slide the POWER

switch rep eatedly until the PLAY/EDIT lamp lights up.

Quick Start Guide

b Touch .

The most recently recorded image is d isplayed.

c Touch (next) or

(previous) to view images in sequence.

To turn off the power, slide the POWER switch up to (CHG) OFF.

Quick Start Guide

Getting started

Step 1: Checking supplied items

Make sure you have followi ng items supplied with your camc order.

The number in pa rentheses indi cates the numbe r of that item supplied.

“Memory Stick” 16MB ( 1)

AC Adapt or (1)

Wireless Remote Commander (1)

A button-type lithium battery is already installed.

A/V connecting cable (1)

USB cable (1)

Rechargeable battery pa ck NP - FM 30 (1)

Battery terminal cover (1)

Power cord (1)

Lens cap (La r ge, 1)

Attached to the camcorder.

Lens hood (1) and Lens cap (Small, 1)

Use the lens hood to record under strong light, such as under the sun. When you use the lens hoo d, us e th e small lens cap. See page 127 on how to replace the lens cap. Note when you use a filter (opti ona l) , the shadow of the lens hood may appear on the screen. Also, if you force the lens hood on, you may not be able to remove it again.

CD-ROM “SPVD-010 USB Driver” (1)

Cleaning cloth (1)

Camera Operations Guide (This manual) (1)

Computer Applications Guide (1)

Getting started

Step 2: Charging the battery pack

You can charge the battery by attaching the

“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (M series)

to your camcorder.

b Notes

• You cannot use bat te r ie s othe r tha n the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (M series) (p. 119).

• Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the AC Adaptor with any metallic objects. This may cause a malfunction.

• Use a nearby wall outle t whe n usi ng the AC Adaptor. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet immediately if a ny ma lf unction occurs.

DC IN jack

Battery

DC plug

1 Slide the battery release lever and

remove the battery terminal cover.

Getting started

Battey release lever

2 Attach the battery pack by slidin g it in

the direction of the arrow until it clicks.

Power cord

To the wall outlet

AC Adaptor

3 With the b mark on the DC plug

facing the jack cover, connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack on your camcorder.

b mark

4 Connect the power cord to the AC

Adaptor.

5 Connect the power cord to the wall

outlet.

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Getting started

6 Slide the POWER switch up to (CHG)

OFF.

The CHG (charg e) lamp lights up and charging starts.

To check the remaining b attery – Battery Info

DISPLAY/BATT INFO

After charging the battery

The CHG (charge) lamp turns off when the battery is fully charged. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack.

To remove the battery pack

POWER switch

Battery release lever

Set the POWER switch to (CHG) OFF.

1 2 Slide the battery releas e lever and slide

the battery pac k out.

b After removing the battery pack

• Always attach the terminal cover to protect the

battery terminal. If you do not use the ba tte r y pa ck for a long time, use up the battery pack completely before storing it. See page 120 about storage of the battery pack.

OPEN

You can check the battery’s curr ent charge l evel and its current remaining record ing time both during charging or when the power is turned off.

POWER switch

1 Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG). 2 Press OPEN and open the LCD panel. 3 Press DISPLAY/BATT INFO.

The battery info rmation appe ars for about 7 seconds. Keep the butt on pres sed to vi ew it for a bout 20 seconds.

A Battery ch arge level: Displays

approximate remaining amount of power left in the batt ery pack.

B Possible recording time using the LCD

panel.

C Possible recording time using the

viewfinder.

Getting started

Charging time

Approximate number of minutes required when you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack at 25°C (77°F). (10 – 30° C (50 – 86°F) recommended.)

Battery pack

NP-FM30 (supplied) 145 NP-FM50 150 NP-FM70 240 NP-QM71/QM71D 260 NP-FM91/QM91/

QM91D

360

Recording time when recording with the LCD screen on

Approximate nu m ber of minutes available when you use a full y charged batter y pack at 25°C (77°F).

With the LCD BACKLIGHT switch set to ON

Battery pack Continuous

recording time

NP-FM30 (supplied)

NP-FM50 130 75 NP-FM70 270 155 NP-QM71/

QM71D NP-FM91/

QM91/QM91D

80 45

315 180

475 270

With the LCD BACKLIGHT switch set to OFF

Battery pack Continuous

recording time

NP-FM30 (supplied)

NP-FM50 150 85 NP-FM70 310 175 NP-QM71/

QM71D NP-FM91/

QM91/QM91D

90 50

365 210

550 315

Typical* recording time

Recording time when recordi ng with the viewfinder

Approximate number of minutes available when you use a fully charged battery pack at 25°C (77°F).

Battery pack Continuous

recording time

NP-FM30 (supplied)

NP-FM50 150 85 NP-FM70 310 175 NP-QM71/

QM71D NP-FM91/

QM91/QM91D

* Approximate number of minutes when recording

while you repeatedly record, start/stop, slide the POWER switch to change the power mode, and zoom. The actual batter y life may be shorter.

90 50

365 210

550 315

Playing time

Approximate number of minutes available when you use a fully charged battery pack at 25°C (77°F).

Battery pack LCD panel

opened*

NP-FM30 (supplied)

NP-FM50 195 240 NP-FM70 400 495 NP-QM71/

QM71D NP-FM91/

QM91/QM91D

* Wit h the LCD BACKLIGHT switch set to ON.

b Notes

• The power will not be supplied from the battery pack when the AC Adaptor is conn ected to the DC IN ja ck of your camcorder, even if its power cor d is disconnected from the wall outlet.

• The recording and playba ck tim e wil l be shor te r when you use your camcorder in low temperatur e .

• The CHG (charge) lamp flashes during charging, or the battery inform a tion will not be correctly displayed in following conditions.

120 150

465 580

695 865

Typical* recording time

LCD panel closed

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Getting started

– The battery pack is not atta c h e d cor r e ctly. – The batte r y pa ck is damaged. – The batte r y pa ck is ful ly di sc harge d. (For Ba tt ery

information only.)

Step 3: Turning the power on

Using an outside power source

You can use the AC Adaptor as the power source when you do not want the battery to run out. While you are using the AC Adaptor, the battery pack will not lo se i ts c harge e v en when it is attached to your cam corder.

PRECAUTION

Even if your camcorder is turned off, AC power (house current) is still supplied to it while connected t o the wall outle t via th e AC Adapt or.

Connect your camcorder as shown in “Charging the battery pack” (p. 13).

You need to slide the POWER switch repeatedly to select the desired power mode to record or play When using this camcorder for the first time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears (p. 18).

While pressing the green button, slide the POWER switch down.

The power turns on. To enter the record i ng or playing mode, sli de the switch repeatedly until the respective lamp for the desired po w er m ode lights up.

• CAMERA-TAPE mode: To record on a tape.

• CAMERA-MEMORY mode: To record on a

“Memory Stick . ”

• PLAY/EDIT mode: To play or edit pictures on

a tape or “Memory St i ck. ”

Getting started

To turn off the power

Slide the POWER switch up to (CHG) OFF.

Step 4: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder

Adjusting the LCD panel

You can adjust the angle and brightness of the LCD panel to meet various recording situations.

Even when there are obstructions be t ween you and the subject , you can check t he subject on the LCD screen during record ing by adjustin g the angle of the LCD pa nel.

[MENU], (STANDARD SET) menu, then touch [LCD/V F SET] (p. 78).

3 Adjust the item with / , then

touch .

z Tips

• If you rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees to the lens side, you can close the LCD panel with the LCD screen facing out.

• If you are using the battery pack fo r power sour c e , you can adjust the brightness by selecting [LCD BL LEVEL] from the [LCD/VF SET] on the (STANDARD SET) menu

• When you use your camcorde r in bright conditions using the battery pack, set the LCD BACK LIGHT switch to OFF. This position saves batter y powe r .

(p. 78).

Adjusting the viewfinder

Getting started

LCD BACKLIGHT switch

Maximum 180 degrees

Maximum 90 degrees

Press OPEN and open the LCD panel.

Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder, then rotate it to the desired position.

To adjust the brightness of the LCD screen

Touch .

2 Touch [LCD BRIGHT].

If the item is not displayed on the screen, touch / . If you cann ot fin d it , to uch

You can view images using the viewfinder when you close the LCD panel. Use the viewfinder wh en the batter y is running ou t, or when the screen is hard to see.

Viewfinder lens adjustme nt lever

1 Extend the viewfinder. 2 Adjust the viewfinder lens adjustment

lever until the picture is clear.

To use the viewfinder during operation

When you are recording on a tape or a “Memory Stick,” you can adjust the exposure (p.32) and fader (p. 38) while checking the image on the viewfinder. Have t h e LCD panel rotated 180 degrees and closed with the screen faci ng out.

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Getting started

1 Set the power mo de to CAME RA-TAPE

or CAMERA-MEMORY (p. 16).

2 Extend the viewfind er, and close the

LCD panel with the screen facing out.

appears on the sc reen.

3 Touch . 4 Touch [YES].

The LCD screen is turned off.

5 Touch the LCD screen whil e checking

the display in th e vi ewfinder.

[EXPOSURE], etc. are displayed.

6 Touch the button you want to set.

• [EXPOS URE]: Adjust with /

and touch .

• [FADER]: Touch it repeatedly to select a

desired effect (only in the CAMERATAPE mode).

• : The LCD screen lights up. To hide the buttons on the LCD screen, touch .

z Tip

• To adjust the brightness of the viewfinder backlight, select (STANDARD SET) menu, [LCD/VF SET], then [VF B.LIGHT] (when you are using the battery pack, p. 78).

Step 5: Setting the date and time

Set the date and time when using this camcorder for the first time. If you do not set the date and time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears eve ry t im e yo u tur n on your camcorder.

b Note

• If you do not use your camcorder for abo ut 3 months, the built-in rechargeable button-t ype

battery gets discharged and the date and time settings may be cleared from the memory. In that case, charge the rechargeable button-type battery (p. 124) and then set the date and time again.

Getting started

OPEN

POWER switch

1 Turn on your camcorder (p. 16). 2 Press OPEN and open the LCD panel.

Proceed to step 7 when you set the clock for the first time.

3 Touch .

4 Touch [MENU].

8 Set [M] (month), [D] (day), hour and

minute in the same way as was done in step 7, then couch .

For midnight, set it to 12:00AM. For midday, set it to 12:00PM.

5 Select (TIME/LANGU.) with

/ , then touch .

6 Select [CLOCK SET] with / ,

then touch .

7 Set [Y] (year) with / , then touch

Getting started

You can set any yea r up to the year 2079.

Getting started

Step 6: Inserting the recording media

Inserting a cassette tape

You can use mini DV cassettes only. For details on these cassettes (such as writeprotection), see page 116.

b Note

• Do not force the cassette into the comp artment. This may cause a malfunction of your camcorder.

1 Slide the OPEN/ZEJECT lever in

the direction of the arrow and open the lid.

2 Insert a cassette with its window-side

facing up.

Window-side

Push the center of the back of the cassette lightly.

3 Press .

The cassette compartment automatically slides back in.

OPEN/ZEJECT lever

The cassette compartment automatically comes out and opens up.

Lid

4 Close the lid.

To eject the cassette

Slide the OPEN/ZEJECT lever in the direction of the a rrow and open the lid .

The cassette compartment automatically comes out.

2 Take out the cass ette, then press .

The cassette compartment automatically slides back in.

3 Close the lid.

Getting started

Inserting a “Memory Stick”

For details on the “M emory Stick” (such as write-protection), see page 117.

b Note

• When using the half-sized “Memory Stick,” the “Memory Stick Duo,” make sure you a tta c h the Memory Stick Duo adaptor. Your cam co rd er ma y malfunction when it is inserted without an adaptor (p. 118).

Access lamp

b mark

b Notes

• If you force the “Memory Stick” into the “Memory Stick” slot in the wrong dire c tion, the “Memory Stick” slot may be damaged.

• Do not insert anything other than a “Memory Stick” into the “Memory Stick” slot. Doing so may cause a malfunction of your camcorde r.

• When the access lamp is lit or flashing, your camcorder is reading/writi ng da ta from /to the “Memory Stick.” Do not shake or knock your camcorder, turn the power off, eject the “Memory Stick,” or remove the battery pa ck. Otherwise, image data may be damaged.

Getting started

Insert the “Memory Stick” with the b mark at the bottom left corner until it clicks.

To eject a “Memory Stick”

Lightly push the “Memory Stick” in once.

Lightly push in once.

Getting started

Step 7: Setting the screen language

You can select the language to be used on the LCD screen.

5 Select the desired language with /

, then touch .

z Tip

• Your camcorder offers [ENG [SIMP]] (simplified

English) for when you cannot find your native tongue among the options.

OPEN

POWER switch

1 Turn on your camcorder. 2 Press OPEN to open the LCD panel. 3 Touch .

4 Touch [LANGUAGE].

If the item is not displayed on the screen, touch / . If you cannot find it, touch [MENU], and select it from the (TIME/LANGU.) menu (p. 82).

Getting started

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