Sony DCR-VX2000 - Manuals

6 — Getting started — Using this manual As you read through this manual, buttons and settings on your camcorder are shown incapital letters. e.g. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. When you carry out an operation, you can hear a beep or a melody sound to indicatethat the operation is being carried out....

7 Getting started Using this manual Note on TV color systems TV color systems differ from country to country. To view your recordings on a TV, youneed an NTSC system-based TV. Copyright precautions Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted.Unauthorized recording...

8 Checking supplied accessories Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 qa 1 Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 167) 2 AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC poweradaptor (1), Power cord (1) (p. 10) 3 NP-F330 battery pack (1) (p. 9, 10) 4 Size AA (R6) battery for ...

9 Getting started Step 1 Preparing the power supply Installing the battery pack Install the battery pack to use your camcorder outdoors. ( 1 ) Lift up the viewfinder. ( 2 ) Insert the battery pack in the direction of the V mark on the battery pack. Slide the battery pack until it is locked. To remov...

10 Step 1 Preparing the power supply Charging the battery pack Use the battery pack after charging it.Your camcorder operates only with the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (L series). ( 1 ) Open the DC IN jack cover and connect the AC power adaptor supplied withyour camcorder to the DC IN jack with the p...

11 Getting started Step 1 Preparing the power supply Until your camcorder calculates the actual remaining battery time “- - - - min” appears in the display window. While charging the battery pack, no indicator appears or the indicator flashes inthe display window in the following cases: – The batter...

12 Playing time Battery pack Playing time Playing time on LCD screen with LCD closed NP-F330 (supplied) 90 (80) 110 (95) NP-F530 150 (135) 190 (165) NP-F550 185 (165) 225 (195) NP-F730 305 (275) 385 (345) NP-F730H/F750 375 (335) 460 (415) NP-F930 475 (430) 605 (540) NP-F950 570 (510) 705 (630) NP-F9...

13 Getting started Step 1 Preparing the power supply Connecting to a wall outlet When you use your camcorder for a long time, we recommend that you power it from awall outlet using the AC power adaptor. ( 1 ) Open the DC IN jack cover and connect the AC power adaptor to the DC INjack on your camcord...

14 Step 2 Inserting a cassette ( 1 ) Install the power source. ( 2 ) While pressing the small blue button on the EJECT switch, slide it in thedirection of the arrow. After the cassette lid is opened, the cassettecompartment automatically opens. ( 3 ) Push the middle portion of the back of the casset...

Recording – Basics 15 5 2 40min REC 0:00:01 POWER OFF (CHG) CAMERA MEMORY VCR 3 MEMORY CAMERA VCR OFF (CHG) POWER 1 4 OPEN — Recording – Basics — Recording a picture Your camcorder automatically focuses for you. ( 1 ) Remove the hood cap and pull the hood cap string to fix it. ( 2 ) Install the powe...

16 Recording a picture Note on the recording mode Your camcorder records and plays back in SP (standard play) mode and in LP (longplay) mode. Select SP or LP in the menu settings. In LP mode, you can record 1.5 timesas long as in SP mode.When you record a tape on your camcorder in LP mode, we recomm...

Recording – Basics 17 Recording a picture Adjusting the LCD screen The LCD panel is opened up to 90 degrees and it rotates about 90 degrees to theviewfinder side and about 180 degrees to the lens side.If you turn the LCD panel over so that it faces the other way in standby or recordingmode, the indi...

18 LCD BRIGHT Adjusting the brightness of the LCD screen To adjust the brightness of the LCD screen, press LCD BRIGHT + or –.The battery life is longer when the LCD panel is closed. Use the viewfinder instead ofthe LCD screen to save the battery power. On the LCD screen backlight You can change the ...

Recording – Basics 19 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 indicators in the viewfindercome into sharp focus. Lift up the viewfinder and move the vi...

20 W T T W T W Recording a picture Using the zoom feature To zoom using the zoom lever Press the power zoom lever a little for a slower zoom. Press it deeper for a faster zoom.Using the zoom function sparingly results in better-looking recordings.“T” side: for telephoto (subject appears closer)“W” s...

22 Recording a picture Time code The time code indicates the recording or playback time, “0:00:00” (hours : minutes :seconds) in CAMERA mode and “0:00:00:00” (hours : minutes : seconds : frames) inVCR mode. You cannot rewrite only the time code. Your camcorder uses the dropframe mode. Remaining tape...

Recording – Basics 23 Recording a picture Using the spot light function This function prevents people’s faces, for example, from appearing excessively whitewhen shooting subjects lit by strong light, such as in the theater. Press SPOT LIGHT in standby, recording, or memory mode.The indicator appears...

24 Recording a picture Self-timer recording You can make a recording with the self-timer. This recording is useful when you wantto record yourself. You can also use the Remote Commander. ( 1 ) Press (self-timer) in standby mode. The (self-timer) indicator appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfind...

Recording – Basics 25 END SEARCH EDITSEARCH Checking the recording– END SEARCH / EDITSEARCH / Rec Review You can use these buttons to check recorded pictures or shoot so that the transitionbetween the last recorded scene and the next scene you will record is smooth. Searching the end point of the re...

26 — Playback – Basics — Playing back a tape You can monitor the playback picture on the LCD screen. If you close the LCD panel,you can monitor the playback picture in the viewfinder. You can also control playbackusing the Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder. ( 1 ) Install the power source...

28 Playing back a tape Using the data code function Your camcorder automatically records not only images on the tape but also therecording data (date/time or various settings when recorded) (Data code) . Press DATA CODE on the camcorder or on the Remote Commander supplied withyour camcorder in playb...

29 Playback – Basics Playing back a tape Various playback modes To operate video control buttons, set the POWER switch to VCR. To view a still picture (playback pause) Press X during playback. To resume normal playback, press N or X . To advance the tape Press M in stop mode. To resume normal playba...

30 S VIDEOVIDEO DV IN/OUT AUDIO L/R S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO IN AUDIOL/R Viewing the recording on TV Connect your camcorder to your TV or VCR with the A/V connecting cable suppliedwith your camcorder to watch the playback picture on the TV screen. You can operatethe video control buttons in the same way ...

31 Advanced Recording Operations — Advanced Recording Operations — Recording a still image on a tape – Tape Photo recording You can record still images on mini DV tapes with all the pixels in the progressivemode. See page 34 for details. This mode is useful when you print images using a videoprinter...

33 Advanced Recording Operations Recording a still image on a tape – Tape Photo recording Printing the still image You can print a still image by using a video printer (not supplied). Connect with thevideo printer using the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder.Connect the yellow plugs o...

34 Shooting with all the pixels – PROG. SCAN When you handle the digital images on your PC, set PROG. SCAN to ON beforeshooting. You can record the images on a mini DV tape with higher resolution.Since the image taken in progressive mode would be stabilized even in pause mode, itis especially useful...

35 Advanced Recording Operations Using the guide frame You can easily make the picture be on a horizontal line using the guide frame. Theguide frame is not recorded. ( 1 ) Press MENU to display the menu in standby mode. ( 2 ) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press the dial. ( 3 ) Turn th...

36 Using the wide mode You can record a 16:9 wide picture to watch on a 16:9 wide-screen TV (16:9WIDE).Black bands appear on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder during recording in16:9WIDE mode [ a ] . The picture during playback on a normal TV [ b ] or on a wide- screen TV [ c ] is compressed in th...

37 Advanced Recording Operations Using the fader function You can fade the picture in or out to give your recording a professional appearance. MONOTONE When fading in, the picture gradually changes from black-and-white to color.When fading out the picture gradually changes from color to black-and-wh...

38 Using the fader function ( 1 ) When fading in [ a ] In standby mode, press FADER until the desired fader indicator flashes. When fading out [ b ] In recording mode, press FADER until the desired fader indicator flashes.The indicator changes as follows:FADER t MONOTONE t OVERLAP t WIPE t DOT t no ...

39 Advanced Recording Operations Using special effects – Picture effect You can digitally process images to obtain special effects like those in films or on TV. NEG. ART [ a ] : The color and brightness of the picture is reversed. SEPIA : The picture gets sepia-toned. B&W : The picture appears i...

40 Using special effects – Digital effect You can add special effects to recorded pictures using the various digital functions. Thesound is recorded normally. STILL You can record a still image so that it is superimposed on a moving picture. FLASH (FLASH MOTION) You can record still images successiv...

41 Advanced Recording Operations Using special effects – Digital effect ( 1 ) In standby or recording mode, press DIGITAL EFFECT. The digital effectindicator appears. ( 2 ) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired digital effect mode.The digital effect indicator changes as follows:STILL y F...

42 Using special effects – Digital effect Notes • The following functions do not work in digital effect mode: – Fader– Low lux mode of PROGRAM AE– Tape Photo recording– Shutter speed (1/30 or smaller) adjustment • The following functions do not work in old movie mode: – Wide mode– Picture effect– PR...

43 Advanced Recording Operations Shooting with manual adjustment Under normal conditions, this unit automatically makes various adjustments as itshoots. However, you can adjust the following functions manually to suit yourpreference. Functions you can adjust by setting the AUTO LOCK selector to the ...

44 Shooting with manual adjustment Adjusting exposure Adjust the exposure manually under the following cases. [a] • The background is too bright (back lighting)• Insufficient light: most of the picture is dark [b] • Bright subject and dark background• To record the darkness faithfully ( 1 ) Set the ...

45 Advanced Recording Operations Adjusting the shutter speed ( 1 ) Set the AUTO LOCK selector to the center (auto lock release) position whilethe camcorder is in standby, recording, or memory mode. ( 2 ) If the PROGRAM AE indicator is lit, press PROGRAM AE repeatedly until theindicator disappears fr...

46 Using the ND filter Using the ND filter (the ND filter 1 setting corresponds to 1/4 of the quantity of lightand the ND filter 2 setting corresponds to 1/32 of the quantity of light), you can recorda picture clearly by adjusting light amounts, even if you shoot under too brightconditions. When the...

47 Advanced Recording Operations Shooting with the zebra pattern You can set the camcorder to display a zebra pattern (diagonal stripes) in the portion ofthe picture on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder with a subject whose brightnessexceeds a certain level. The portion of the picture where zebra ...

48 Releasing the SteadyShot function When the SteadyShot function is working, the camcorder compensates for camera-shake. You can release the SteadyShot function when you do not need to use it. The indicator appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. Do not use the SteadyShotfunction when shoot...

49 Advanced Recording Operations Adjusting the white balance White balance adjustment makes white subjects look white and allows more naturalcolor balance for camera recording. Normally, white balance is automatically adjusted.You can obtain better results by adjusting the white balance manually whe...

50 If you have selected in step 3 When you set the white balance to one-push white balance mode, the setting is lockedand maintained even if lighting conditions change. You can achieve recording withnatural colors without the image being affected by ambient light. (With the indicator on the screen) ...

51 Advanced Recording Operations Adjusting recording level manually – Soundrecording level You can adjust the recording sound level. Use headphones to monitor the sound whenyou adjust it. Setting up the menu ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or VCR. ( 2 ) Press MENU to display the menu. ( 3 ) Tur...

52 Notes on the manual adjustment • The recording level setting is retained for about five minutes after removing the battery. • The recording level indicator appears at the lower-right on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. The sound input through the AUDIO L/R jacks or DV IN/OUT jack You cannot a...

53 Advanced Recording Operations Presetting the adjustment for picturequality – Custom preset You can preset the camcorder to record the picture with the desired picture quality.When presetting, adjust the picture by shooting a subject and checking the picturedisplayed on a TV using the menu setting...

54 Presetting the adjustment for picture quality Items to be adjusted Item COLOR LVL SHARPNESSWB SHIFTAE SHIFTAGC LIMITRESET To cancel using the custom preset Select OFF in step 4, then press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. To return to the standard setting Select OK from the RESET item in step 5, then pres...

55 Advanced Recording Operations Using the PROGRAM AE function You can select from five PROGRAM AE (Auto Exposure) modes to suit your shootingsituation, referring to the following. Selecting the best mode Select a proper PROGRAM AE mode referring to the following description. A: Aperture priority mo...

56 Using the PROGRAM AE function Using the PROGRAM AE function ( 1 ) Set the AUTO LOCK selector to the center (auto lock release) position whilethe camcorder is in standby, recording, or memory mode. ( 2 ) Press PROGRAM AE. The PROGRAM AE indicator appears on the LCDscreen or in the viewfinder. ( 3 ...

57 Advanced Recording Operations Notes • In sports lesson mode, you cannot take close-ups. This is because your camcorder is set to focus only on subjects in the middle to far distance. • In sunset & moon mode, your camcorder is set to focus only on distant subjects.• The old movie mode and the ...

58 Focusing manually You can gain better results by manually adjusting the focus in the following cases:•The autofocus mode is not effective when shooting – subjects through glass coated with water droplets– horizontal stripes– subjects with little contrast with backgrounds such as walls and sky •Wh...

59 Advanced Recording Operations Interval recording You can make a time-lapse recording bysetting the camcorder to automatically recordand standby sequentially. You can achieve anexcellent recording for flowering, emergence,etc., with this function. [ a ] Recording time [ b ] Waiting time ( 1 ) Pres...

60 Interval recording ( 6 ) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select ON, then press the dial. ( 7 ) Press MENU to erase the menu display. The interval recording indicatorflashes. ( 8 ) Press START/STOP to start interval recording. The interval recordingindicator lights up. To cancel the interval record...

61 Advanced Recording Operations Frame by frame recording – Cut recording You can make a recording with a stop-motion animated effect using cut recording. Tocreate this effect, alternately move the subject a little and make a cut recording. Werecommend that you use a tripod, and operate the camcorde...

62 Marking an Index If you mark an index at the scene you want to search for, you can easily search for thescene later (p. 64). In recording mode [ a ]: Press INDEX MARK.The “INDEX MARK” indicator appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder forseven seconds and the index is marked after the indic...

63 Advanced Playback Operations — Advanced Playback Operations — Quickly locating a scene using the zero set memory function Using the zero set memory function, your camcorder rewinds or advances the tape tolocate the desired scene, and the searching automatically stops at the scene having atape cou...

64 Searching for a recording by index– Index search You can automatically search for the point where an index is marked and start playbackfrom that point (Index search) . Use a tape with cassette memory for convenience. Use the Remote Commander for this operation.Use this function to check where ind...

65 Advanced Playback Operations Searching for a recording by index – Index search In the mark • The bar in the mark indicates the present point on the tape. • The mark in the indicates the actual point you are trying to search for. If a tape has a blank portion between recorded portions The index se...

66 Searching the boundaries of recordedtape by title – Title search If you use a tape with cassette memory, you can search for the boundaries ofrecorded tape by title (Title search) (p. 143). Use the Remote Commander for this operation. ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to VCR. ( 2 ) Set CM SEARCH in to ON...

67 Advanced Playback Operations Searching a recording by date– Date search You can automatically search for the point where the recording date changes and startplayback from that point (Date search) . Use a tape with cassette memory for convenience. Use the Remote Commander for this operation.Use th...

68 Searching a recording by date – Date search Note If one day’s recording is less than two minutes, your camcorder may not accurately findthe point where the recording date changes. In the mark • The bar in the mark indicates the present point on the tape. • The mark in the indicates the actual poi...

69 Advanced Playback Operations Searching for a photo – Photo search/Photo scan You can search for a still picture you have recorded on a mini DV tape (photo search) . You can also search for still pictures one after another and display each picture for fiveseconds automatically regardless of casset...

70 Searching for a photo – Photo search/Photo scan Searching for a photo without using cassette memory ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to VCR. ( 2 ) Set CM SEARCH in to OFF in the menu settings (p. 107). ( 3 ) Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly, until the photosearch indicator appears.T...

71 Advanced Playback Operations Playing back a tape with picture effects During playback, you can process a scene using the picture effect functions: NEG. ART,SEPIA, B&W and SOLARIZE. In playback or playback pause mode, press PICTURE EFFECT and turn the SEL/PUSHEXEC dial until the desired pictur...

72 Playing back a tape with digital effects During playback, you can process a scene using the digital effect functions: STILL,FLASH, LUMI. and TRAIL. ( 1 ) In playback or playback pause mode, press DIGITAL EFFECT and turn theSEL/PUSH EXEC dial until the desired digital effect indicator (STILL, FLAS...

Editing 73 — Editing — Dubbing a tape Using the A/V connecting cable Connect your camcorder to the VCR using the A/V connecting cable supplied withyour camcorder. Before a dubbing Set DISPLAY to LCD in the menu settings. (Default setting is LCD.) Set the input selector on the VCR to LINE, if availab...

74 Dubbing a tape Connect using an S video cable (not supplied) to obtain high-quality pictures With this connection, you do not need to connect the yellow (video) plug of the A/Vconnecting cable. Connect the S video cable (not supplied) to the S video jacks on bothyour camcorder and the TV or the V...

Editing 75 Dubbing only desired scenes – Digitalprogram editing You can duplicate selected scenes (programs) for editing onto a tape without operatingthe VCR. Scenes can be selected by frame. [ a ] Undesired frame [ b ] Moves the scene Before operating the digital program editing Preparation 1 Conne...

76 Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing Preparation 2: Setting the VCR to operate by infrared raysemitter To edit using the VCR, send the control signal by infrared ray to the remote sensor onthe VCR. When you connect using the A/V cable, this procedure is required. ( 1 ) Set the PO...

Editing 77 Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing About the IR SETUP code The IR SETUP code is stored in the memory of your camcorder. Be sure to set thecorrect code, depending on your VCR. Code number 1 is the default setting. Brand Remote control code Sony 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Aiwa 53 A...

78 Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing Setting the buttons to cancel the recording pause on the VCR ( 1 ) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select PAUSEMODE, then press the dial. ( 2 ) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the button to cancel recording pause on theVCR, then press the...

Editing 79 Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing Confirming the VCR operation ( 1 ) Insert a recordable tape into the VCR, then set it to recording pause. ( 2 ) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select IR TEST, then press the dial. ( 3 ) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select EXECUTE, th...

80 Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing Preparation 2: Setting the VCR to operate with an i.LINK cable(DV connecting cable) When you connect using an i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) (not supplied), followthe procedures below. ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to VCR on your camcorder. (...

82 Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing (10) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select “CUT-IN,” then press the dial. (11) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the average numerical value of CUT-IN,then press the dial.The calculated start position for recording is set. (12) Turn the SE...

Editing 83 Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing If the VCR does not operate correctly Make sure the IR SETUP code is correct; reset if necessary. When the operations of the VCR do not work with an i.LINK cable Keep the i.LINK connection, and carry out Preparation 2 (p. 76) again. Th...

84 Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing ( 6 ) Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, or MARK on the Remote Commander.The CUT-IN point of the first program is set, and the top part of the program markchanges to light blue. ( 7 ) Search for the end of the first scene you want to insert using t...

Editing 87 Recording video or TV programs Using the A/V connecting cable You can record a tape from another VCR or a TV program from a TV that has video/audio outputs. Use your camcorder as a recorder. ( 1 ) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to record over) into your camcorder. Ifyou want to r...

88 Recording video or TV programs If your VCR is a monaural type Connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video output jack and thewhite plug to the audio output jack on the VCR or the TV. The red plugs are not used. Connect using an S video cable (not supplied) to obtain high-qual...

Editing 89 Recording video or TV programs Using an i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) Simply connect the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) (not supplied) to DV IN/OUTand to DV IN/OUT of the DV products. With digital-to-digital connection, video andaudio signals are transmitted in digital form for h...

90 Recording video or TV programs You can connect only one VCR using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) When you dub a picture in digital form The color of the display may be uneven. However this does not affect the dubbedpicture. If you record a still picture in playback pause mode via the DV I...

Editing 91 Inserting a scene from a VCR – Insertediting You can insert a new scene from a VCR onto your originally recorded tape byspecifying the insert start and end points. Use the Remote Commander for thisoperation. Connections are the same as on page 73 or 86.Insert a cassette containing the des...

92 Inserting a scene from a VCR – Insert editing To change the insert end point Press ZERO SET MEMORY on the Remote Commander again after step 5 to erase theZERO SET MEMORY indicator and begin from step 3. Using the Remote Commander In step 5, press z REC and MARK simultaneously, then immediately pr...

Editing 93 LINE OUT L R MIC LINE Audio dubbing You can record an audio sound to add to the original sound on a tape by connectingaudio equipment or a microphone. If you connect audio equipment, you can add soundto your recorded tape by specifying the starting and ending points. The original soundwil...

94 LINE OUT L R AUDIOL/R : Signal flow Audio equipment (not supplied) AUDIO L AUDIO R Do not connect thevideo (yellow) plug. Connecting the microphone with the intelligent accessory shoe Dubbing with the AUDIO L/R jacks Dubbing with the supplied microphone No connection is necessary. Notes • When du...

Editing 95 Audio dubbing Adding an audio sound on a recorded tape ( 1 ) Insert the recorded tape into your camcorder. ( 2 ) Set the POWER switch to VCR on your camcorder. ( 3 ) Locate the recording start point by pressing N . Then press X at the point where you want to start recording to set your ca...

96 Audio dubbing Notes • New sound cannot be recorded on a tape already recorded in the 16-bit mode (p. 111).• New sound cannot be recorded on a tape already recorded in the LP mode.• You cannot add audio with the DV IN/OUT jack. If you make all the connections The audio input to be recorded will ta...

Editing 97 Superimposing a title If you use a tape with cassette memory, you can superimpose the title whilerecording or after recording. When you play back the tape, the title is displayedfor five seconds from the point where you superimposed it. You can select one of eight preset titles and two cu...

Editing 99 Superimposing a title Title setting • The title color changes as follows: WHITE y YELLOW y VIOLET y RED y CYAN y GREEN y BLUE • The title size changes as follows: SMALL y LARGE You cannot input more than 12 characters in LARGE size. • If you select the title size “SMALL,” you have nine ch...

100 Superimposing a title Erasing a title ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to VCR or CAMERA. ( 2 ) Press MENU to display the menu. ( 3 ) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press the dial. ( 4 ) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select TITLEERASE, then press the dial.The title erase display appears....

Editing 101 Making your own titles You can make up to two titles and store them in cassette memory. Each title canhave up to 20 characters. ( 1 ) Press TITLE in the standby, playback, or playback pause mode. ( 2 ) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press the dial. ( 3 ) Turn the SEL/PUSH E...

102 Making your own titles To change a title you have stored In step 3, select CUSTOM1 SET or CUSTOM2 SET, depending on which title you wantto change, then press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial toselect [ C ], then press the dial to delete the title. The last character is erased....

Editing 103 Labeling a cassette If you use a tape with cassette memory, you can label a cassette. The label canconsist of up to 10 characters and is stored in cassette memory. When you insertthe labeled cassette and set the POWER switch to VCR, CAMERA, orMEMORY, the label is displayed for about five...

104 Labeling a cassette To change the label you have made Insert the cassette to change the label, and operate in the same way as you do to make anew label. If you set the write-protect tab of the tape to lock You cannot label the tape. Slide the write-protect tab to release the write protection. If...

Editing 105 Erasing the cassette memory data You can erase data stored in cassette memory, each item’s data can be erased separately.You can also erase all items’ data once. Erasing each item’s data separately ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to VCR or CAMERA. ( 2 ) Press MENU to display the menu display....

106 Erasing the cassette memory data Erasing all the data in cassette memory ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to VCR or CAMERA. ( 2 ) Press MENU to display the menu display. ( 3 ) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press the dial. ( 4 ) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select ERASE ALL, then press...

107 Customizing Your Camcorder — Customizing Your Camcorder — Changing the menu settings To change the mode settings in the menu settings, select the menu items with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. The default settings can be partially changed. First, select the icon,then the menu item and then the mode. ( ...

108 Changing the menu settings To make the menu display disappear Press MENU. Menu items are displayed as the following icons: MANUAL SET CAMERA SET VCR SET LCD/VF SET MEMORY SET CM SET TAPE SET SETUP MENU OTHERS Selecting the mode setting of each item z is the default setting. Menu items differ dep...

114 Resetting the date and time The default clock setting is set to Tokyo time for the models sold in Japan, and NewYork time for other models.If you do not use your camcorder for about four months, the date and time settings maybe released (bars may appear) because the vanadium-lithium battery inst...

115 “Memory Stick” Operations — “Memory Stick” Operations — Using a “Memory Stick” – introduction You can record and play back still images on the “Memory Stick” supplied with yourcamcorder. You can easily play back, record or delete still images. You can exchangeimage data with other equipment such...

116 Using a “Memory Stick” – introduction Notes on image data compatibility • Image data files recorded on a “Memory Stick” by your camcorder conform to the Design Rules for Camera File Systems universal standard (DCF98 standard)established by the JEIDA (Japan Electronic Industry Development Associa...

117 “Memory Stick” Operations Using a “Memory Stick” – introduction Inserting a “Memory Stick” Insert the “Memory Stick” with the Sony logo pointing toward the LCD panel and the b mark pointing inward. To eject a “Memory Stick” Push the “Memory Stick” inward, then release your finger. The “Memory St...

118 Using a “Memory Stick” – introduction Selecting the image quality mode You can select the image quality mode in still picture recording. The default setting isSUPER FINE. ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to VCR or MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK switchis set to the right (unlock) position. ( 2 ) Press...

119 “Memory Stick” Operations Using a “Memory Stick” – introduction Differences in image quality mode Recorded images are compressed in JPEG format before being stored in memory. Thememory capacity allotted to each image varies depending on the image quality modeselected. Details are shown in the ta...

120 Recording still images on a “MemoryStick” – Memory Photo recording You can record still images on a “Memory Stick.” Before operation Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set tothe right (unlock) position. ( 2 ) Keep ...

121 “Memory Stick” Operations Recording still images on a “Memory Stick” – Memory Photorecording While you are recording a still image You can neither turn off the power nor press PHOTO. When you press PHOTO on the Remote Commander Your camcorder immediately records the image that is on the screen w...

122 Recording still images on a “Memory Stick” – Memory Photorecording ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set tothe right (unlock) position. ( 2 ) Press MENU to display the menu. ( 3 ) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press the dial. ( 4 ) Turn the SE...

123 “Memory Stick” Operations 1 3 PHOTO 2 MEMORY CAMERA VCR OFF (CHG) POWER Recording still images on a “Memory Stick” – Memory Photorecording Note on using a video flash light (not supplied) The video flash light does not work in the continuous or multi screen mode if youinstall it to the intellige...

125 “Memory Stick” Operations Before operation Insert a recorded “Memory Stick” and a mini DV tape to be recorded into yourcamcorder. ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. ( 2 ) Press MEMORY MIX in standby mode.The last recorded or last composed image appears on the lower part of thescreen as a thum...

126 Superimposing a still image in a “Memory Stick” on a movingpicture – MEMORY MIX Items to be adjusted M. CHROM The color (blue) scheme of the area in the still picture which is tobe swapped with a moving picture M. LUMI The color (bright) scheme of the area in the still picture which isto be swap...

127 “Memory Stick” Operations Recording an image from a mini DV tapeas a still image Your camcorder can read moving picture data recorded on a mini DV tape and recordit as a still image on a “Memory Stick.” Your camcorder can also take in movingpicture data through the input connector and record it ...

128 Recording an image from a mini DV tape as a still image Titles that are already recorded on mini DV tapes You cannot record the titles on a “Memory Stick.” When you press PHOTO on the Remote Commander Your camcorder immediately records the image that is on the screen when you pressthe button. Re...

129 “Memory Stick” Operations S VIDEO LANC DV Recording an image from a mini DV tape as a still image When recording the image through the DV IN/OUT jack : Signal flow i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) (not supplied) DV IN/OUT DV IN/OUT

131 “Memory Stick” Operations Copying still images from a mini DV tape – Photo save To cancel copying Press MENU. When the memory of the “Memory Stick” is full “MEMORY FULL” appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder, and the copyingstops. Insert another “Memory Stick” and repeat the procedure f...

132 Viewing a still picture – Memory Photoplayback You can play back still images recorded on a “Memory Stick.” You can also play backsix images at a time by selecting the index screen. Before operation Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to VCR or MEMORY. Make su...

133 “Memory Stick” Operations Viewing a still picture – Memory Photo playback Screen indicators during still image playback On data file name • When the hyphen is indicated between the directory and the file number, this data file name means that this file corresponds to the DCF98 standard. • When t...

134 Viewing a still picture – Memory Photo playback A red B mark appears above the image that is displayed before changing to the index screen mode.MEMORY – : to display the previous six imagesMEMORY + : to display the following six imagesIf you select the desired image by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC ...

135 “Memory Stick” Operations Copying an image recorded on a“Memory Stick” to mini DV tapes You can copy still images or titles recorded on a “Memory Stick” to a mini DV tape. Before operation Insert a mini DV tape for recording and a “Memory Stick” for playback into yourcamcorder. ( 1 ) Set the POW...

136 Copying an image recorded on a “Memory Stick” to mini DV tapes Note on the index screen You cannot record the index screen. Image data modified with personal computers or shot with other equipment You may not be able to copy them with your camcorder. If you press DISPLAY in standby or recording ...

137 “Memory Stick” Operations Playing back images continuously– SLIDE SHOW You can automatically play back images in sequence. This function is useful especiallywhen checking recorded images or during a presentation. Before operation Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. ( 1 ) Set the POWER s...

138 Preventing accidental erasure– Image protection To prevent accidental erasure of important images, you can protect selected images. Before operation Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VCR. Make sure that the LOCK switchis set to the right (unlock...

139 “Memory Stick” Operations Deleting images You can delete images stored in a “Memory Stick.” Deleting selected images Before operation Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VCR. Make sure that the LOCK switchis set to the right (unlock) position. ( 2...

140 Deleting images Deleting all the images You can delete all the unprotected images in a “Memory Stick.” Before operation Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set tothe right (unlock) position. ( 2 ) Press MENU to disp...

141 “Memory Stick” Operations Deleting images To cancel deleting all the images in the “Memory Stick” Select RETURN in step 5 or 6, then press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.

142 Writing a print mark – Print mark You can specify the recorded still image to be printed out. This function is useful forprinting out still images later.Your camcorder conforms with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standard forspecifying the still images to print out. Before operation Inser...

Additional Information 143 — Additional Information — Usable cassettes Selecting cassette types You can use the mini DV cassette only*. You cannot use any other 8 mm, Hi8, Digital8, VHS, VHSC, S-VHS, S-VHSC, Betamax, ED Betamax or DV cassette. * There are two types of mini DV cassettes: with cassett...

144 Usable cassettes Audio mode 12-bit mode: The original sound can be recorded in stereo 1, and the new sound instereo 2 in 32 kHz. The balance between stereo 1 and stereo 2 can be adjusted byselecting AUDIO MIX in the menu settings during playback. Both sounds can be playedback.16-bit mode: A new ...

Additional Information 145 About i.LINK Your camcorder is equipped with the DV input/output connector based on i.LINK(IEEE1394) standard.This section explains the specifications and features of i.LINK. What is i.LINK? i.LINK is a digital serial interface designed to integrate the devices equipped wi...

146 Troubleshooting If you run into any problem using your camcorder, use the following table totroubleshoot the problem. If the problem persists, disconnect the power source andcontact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. If “C: ss : ss ” appears on the LCD screen, display wi...

Additional Information 147 Troubleshooting Symptom Some tiny white spotsappear on the LCD screen orin the viewfinder.Unknown pictures ormessages are displayed onthe LCD screen or in theviewfinder. The click of the shutter doesnot sound.The image is not bright evenif you use the video flashlight. In ...

148 Troubleshooting Symptom Displaying the recordeddate, date search functiondoes not work. The new sound now beingadded, or that has beenadded to the recorded tapeis not heard.The title is not displayed. The sound is muted orimages do not appear whenmonitoring images throughTV/VCR. In the recording...

Additional Information 149 Troubleshooting Symptom The cassette cannot beremoved from the holder. The % and Z indicators flash and no functionsexcept for cassette ejectionwork. indicator does not appear when using a tapewith cassette memory.Remaining tape indicator isnot displayed. When operating us...

150 Troubleshooting Symptom The photo save functiondoes not work. Others Symptom The title is not recorded. The cassette label is notrecorded. While editing using thei.LINK cable (DV connectingcable), recording picturecannot be monitored.Digital program editingdoes not function. Cause and/or Correct...

152 C:21:00 Self-diagnosis display Your camcorder has a self-diagnosis displayfunction.This function displays the current condition ofyour camcorder as a 5-digit code (acombination of a letter and figures) on theLCD screen, display window, or in theviewfinder. If a 5-digit code is displayed, checkth...

Additional Information 153 Warning indicators and messages If indicators and messages appear on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder, check the following:See the page in parentheses “( )” for more information. Warning indicators E The battery is dead or nearly dead Slow flashing:• The battery is near...

154 Warning indicators and messages 100-0001 “(Warning indicators) Memory Stick” file error* Slow flashing:• File is broken.• File has no compatibility. “Memory Stick” format error* Fast flashing:•There are tow directories or more.•Data is broken.• “Memory Stick” is not formatted correctly (p. 110)....

Additional Information 155 Using your camcorder abroad Using your camcorder abroad You can use your camcorder in any country or area with the AC power adaptorsupplied with your camcorder within 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. When charging the battery pack, use a commercially available AC plug adaptor ...

156 Maintenance information andprecautions Moisture condensation If your camcorder is brought directly from a cold place to a warm place, moisture maycondense inside your camcorder, on the surface of the tape, or on the lens. In thiscondition, the tape may stick to the head drum and be damaged or yo...

Additional Information 157 Maintenance information and precautions Removing Dust from Inside the Viewfinder Before cleaning, remove the sticker below the viewfinder lens adjustment lever. ( 1 ) While holding down the hook 1 , slide the eyecup in the direction of the arrow and remove it out 2 . ( 2 )...

158 Maintenance information and precautions Charging the vanadium-lithium battery in your camcorder Your camcorder is supplied with a vanadium-lithium battery installed so as to retainthe date and time, etc., regardless of the setting of the POWER switch. The vanadium-lithium battery is always charg...

Additional Information 159 Maintenance information and precautions • Do not let sand get into your camcorder. When you use your camcorder on a sandy beach or in a dusty place, protect it from the sand or dust. Sand or dust may causeyour camcorder to malfunction, and sometimes this malfunction cannot...

160 If batteries are leaking • Wipe off the liquid in the battery compartment carefully before replacing the batteries.• If you touch the liquid, wash it off with water.• If the liquid get into your eyes, wash your eyes with a lot of water and then consult a doctor. If any problem occurs, unplug you...

Additional Information 161 Specifications Video camerarecorder System Video recording system 2 rotary headsHelical scanning system Audio recording system Rotary heads, PCM systemQuantization: 12 bits (Fs 32 kHz,stereo 1, stereo 2), 16 bits(Fs48 kHz, stereo) Video signal NTSC color, standards Usable ...

162 — Quick Reference — Identifying the parts and controls 1 INDEX MARK button (p. 62) 2 Zoom ring (p. 20) 3 Focus ring (p. 58) 4 ND FILTER selector (p. 46) 5 FOCUS selector (p. 58) 6 PUSH AUTO button (p. 58) 7 FADER button (p. 38) This mark indicates that this product is a genuine accessory for Son...

164 eh eg ej ek el r; ra REC STOP PLAY REW FF PAUSE SLOW AUDIO DUB eg Video control buttons (p. 26, 29, 83) C SLOW (slow playback) AUDIO DUB (dubbing) x STOP (stop) m REW (rewind) N PLAY (playback) M FF (Fast-forward) X PAUSE (pause) z REC (recording) The control buttons light up when youset the POW...

165 Quick Reference Identifying the parts and controls rs rd rf rg rh ta ts td tf tg th tj tk tl y; ya rj rk rl t; Fastening the grip strap Fasten the grip strap firmly. rs Hooks for shoulder strap rd Power zoom lever (p. 20) rf PHOTO button (p. 31, 120) rg BATT (battery) RELEASE lever (p. 9) rh PRO...

166 Identifying the parts and controls ys Carrying handle yd Remote sensor yf Camera recording lamp (p. 15) yg CUSTOM PRESET button (p. 53) yh Viewfinder adjustment lever (p. 19) yj Hook for removing the viewfinder (p. 157) yk EJECT switch (p. 14) yl DC IN jack (p. 10) u; Tripod receptacle Make sure...

168 Identifying the parts and controls To prepare the Remote Commander Insert two size AA (R6) batteries by matching the + and – polarities on the batteries tothe + – marks inside the battery compartment. Notes on the Remote Commander • Point the remote sensor away from strong light sources such as ...

170 Quick Function Guide Functions to adjust exposure (in the recording mode) • In insufficient light• In dark environments such as sunset, fireworks, or general night views • Shooting backlit subjects• In spotlight, such as at the theater or a formal event Functions to give images more impact (in t...

171 Quick Reference Index A, B A/V connecting cable ................................ 30, 73, 87 AC power adaptor ................ 10Adjusting shutter speed ...... 45Adjusting viewfinder ........... 19AE SHIFT ............................... 53Audio dubbing ...................... 93AUDIO LEVEL .........