Sony VX-2000 User Manual

Operating Guide for Sony VX-2000

16mm Work Order Required
Proficiency Required

Media Loan VX-2000 Package includes:

Sony VX-2000 Digital Camcorder
AC Adapter with DC Cable
Remote Control
RCA & S-VHS Dubbing Cables
Density Case

Specifications:

Image Device: 3 CCD’s (Charged Coupled Device)
Video Recording System: Two rotary heads, helical

scanning system
Video Signal: NTSC color
Format: Use mini DV cassette ME (metal evaporative)
Recording and Playback Time: 1 hour with a DVM60ME

tape @SP
Resolution: Over 500 lines
Viewfinder: Color LCD
Zoom: 12x optical; 48x digital;
Photo shot: Captures more than 510 images in SP mode on

a 60-minute tape
Minimum Illumination: 2 lux (F 1.6);
Audio Recording Format: Rotary heads, PCM (Pulse Code

Modulation) system:16 bit
Mic: 4-capsule stereo w/external mini jack
Battery Power: Typical recording time (with a full charged

battery) 40 min with standard, 4.5 hours with extended

(48 kHz)

3 Chip Digital Camcorder

, or 12 bit

(32kHz)

Avoid mechanical shock
Keep camcorder away from strong magnetic fields

or mechanical vibration
Keep Power switch set to off when not in use
Do NOT get wet or use near water
Do NOT aim at the sun or other bright objects
Do NOT

Do NOT leave unattended (remember borrower is

Do NOT touch lens surface
Do NOT try to clean viewfinder or LCD panel
Do NOT lift or carry by viewfinder
Do NOT wrap up the camcorder and use, to

Do NOT force camera to accept tape
Make sure that there are no protruding labels on

Remember to always test equipment before

expose camcorder to

extreme temperatures

totally responsible for loss or damage)

prevent internal heat buildup

the tape (may interfere with

cassette insertion)

checking out & returning to Media Loan

Special Features:

A/V Digital Fader and Overlap Transitions: Fades to

from black or from previous still pictures

Photo Mode: Records still image and audio signal

for 7 seconds

Interval and Frame Recording: For six frame recording

and time-lapse effects
2-Speed Search Feature
Steadyshot Picture Stabilization
Zebra-Pattern Feature: Indicates overexposed areas
Full Range Auto Focus: From macro to infinity
ND Filter: Prevents picture from going out of focus under

bright conditions

Manual Controls:

Program Auto Exposure (3-mode AE): Shutter priority, Iris

priority, and Natural night mode

Manual exposure: Iris and gain (20 step), shutter speed

(16 speeds)
Manual White Balance
Custom Preset: Controls auto exposure shift, white balance

shift, color level control, gain shift and

sharpness control
Manual Focus Ring: With focus indicator

Editing:

DV Interface: For direct input and output, digital-to digital

audio and video editing with virtually no quality
loss (A/V control)

Time Code: For hour, minute, second, and frame; identifies

and locates scenes for editing

Control L (LANC): Local Application Control Bus

System; used for controlling the tape transport of
video equipment and attached peripherals

Media Loan The Library Group [phone]
The Evergreen State College Olympia, WA 98505

http://www.evergreen.edu/media

Recycled & Recyclable

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Supply Power with a Battery Pack:

1. Lift up the Viewfinder.

2. Insert the battery pack with the downward
arrow on the battery pack facing down.

3. Slide the battery pack down until it clicks
into place.

MENU
button

Supply Power with the AC adapter:

1. Connect the AC adapter to a power outlet.

2. Connect the camcorder and the AC power
adapter using the supplied cord.

SEL/PUSH EXEC
dial

Charging the Battery:

Simply supply power with the AC adapter while
battery is inserted, and leave POWER switch
set to OFF. Approx. charging time for full
battery: normal battery 2.5 hours, extended life
battery: 6.5 hours

Cassette Insertion:

Note: Use only Mini DV cassettes.

1. Connect the camcorder to a power source.

2. Slide the EJECT button. The cassette com­partment automatically opens.

3. Insert a cassette with the write-protect tab
facing upward and the window side facing out.

4. Gently press the PUSH button on the outside
of the compartment until the door clicks shut.

Battery
Compartment

DC input

START/STOP Button

POWER Switch

Video Recording:

1. Remove the hood cap.

2. While pressing the green center button on the
POWER switch, set it to CAMERA.

3. Press the red START/STOP button to start
recording. The ‘Rec’ indicator appears in the
viewfinder and the red lamp indicator lights up
in the front of the camcorder.

4. Press the START/STOP button again to stop
recording.

Photo Recording:

1. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA.

2. Press the PHOTO button lightly until a still
picture appears in the viewfinder. To change the
still picture, release the Photo button and repeat.

3. Press the PHOTO button deeper, The still
image and sound are recorded for seven seconds.

PHOTO button

EJECT Button

PUSH Close Button

Changing Mode Settings:

1. Press the MENU button.

2. Use the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the
desired item, and then press down on the SEL/
PUSH EXEC dial to execute.

3. Use the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the
desired mode and then press down on the dial
to execute.

4. Press the MENU button to erase the
menu display.

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Using the Fader/Overlap Function:

To fade in:

1. While in Standby, press the FADER button
until the desired fader indicator flashes in the
viewfinder.

2. Press the START/STOP button; the shot will
automatically fade in.
To fade out:

1. While recording, press the FADER button
repeatedly until desired fader mode flashes in the
Viewfinder.

2. Press the START/STOP button; the shot will
automatically fade out.
After the fade is completed, the camcorder
returns to the normal mode.
The fade modes are as follows:
Fader, Monotone, Overlap*, Wipe*, Dot*, none
*= fade in only

Manual Focus:

1. Set the FOCUS switch to MANUAL.

2. Rotate the FOCUS RING.

3. Press the PUSH AUTO button to auto focus
momentarily.

Adjusting White Balance:

1. Set HOLD/AUTO LOCK switch to the
center position.

2. Press the WHT BAL button, the white
balance indicator appears in the viewfinder.

3. Use the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to the appro­priate white balance mode: one-push (manual
calibration), outdoor, or indoor.

4. To use one-push manual adjustment mode-­the camcorder must be in standby. Fill

the frame with a white object such as paper, and
press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. The indicator
flashes rapidly, to indicate storage of new
balance setting. The indicator stops flashing
when white balance has been adjusted.

4. To return to automatic adjustment, set the

AUTO LOCK switch to Auto Lock or press the
WHT BAL button. The indicator disappears

from the viewfinder.

HOLD/AUTO LOCK switch

WHT BAL button

MENU button

SEL/PUSH EXEC dial

FOCUS Switch

FOCUS RING

PUSH AUTO Button

FADER Button

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