Page 2 - WARNING; For the customers in CANADA; CAUTION; DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM ION BATTERY.
2 DSR-200 U/C 3-858-622-22(1). E WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, donot expose the unit to rain ormoisture. For the customers in the U.S.A. WARNING This equipment has been tested and found to complywith the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuantto Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limit...
Page 3 - Table of contents; Before you begin; – for camera recording –; Releasing the STEADY SHOT; – for editing/playback –; Additional information; Changing the lithium battery in the
3 DSR-200 U/C 3-858-622-22(1). E Table of contents Before you begin Using this manual ................................... 4Checking supplied accessories .............. 5Identifying the parts ................................ 6Attaching optional accessories ............ 17 Getting started Attaching th...
Page 4 - in the illustrations, you can hear the beep sound to confirm your; Note on TV color systems; such as in a car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight [c].; Using this manual
4 DSR-200 U/C 3-858-622-22(1). E As you read through this manual, buttons and settings on the digital camcorder areshown in capital letters.e.g. Set the POWER switch to ON.As indicated with ≥ in the illustrations, you can hear the beep sound to confirm your operation. Note on TV color systems TV col...
Page 5 - Checking supplied accessories; Wireless Remote Commander
5 DSR-200 U/C 3-858-622-22(1). E Before you begin Check that the following accessories are supplied with your digital camcorder. Checking supplied accessories 1 2 3 4 5 1 Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p.11) 2 CR2025 Lithium Battery (1) (p. 77) The lithium battery is already installed inyour digital...
Page 6 - Identifying the parts
DSR-200 U/C 3-858-622-22(1). E 6 Identifying the parts 1 Stopper (p. 20) Lift up and hold to remove the viewfinder. 2 Viewfinder (p. 20, 27, 87) 3 Viewfinder adjustment ring (p. 27) 4 PUSH button (p. 87) Press and hold to raise the eyecup. 5 Viewfinder release lever (p. 32) Push forward to move the ...
Page 7 - Turn to adjust the viewfinder’s contrast.
7 DSR-200 U/C 3-858-622-22(1). E Before you begin @™ Microphone holder attaching point @£ TALLY lamp (p. 27) Lights while recording and when thebattery becomes low. @¢ CONTR knob (p. 27) Turn to adjust the viewfinder’s contrast. @∞ TALLY switch (p. 27) Set to select TALLY lamp ON/OFF. @§ Front Remot...
Page 8 - Loosen to remove wind screen.
DSR-200 U/C 3-858-622-22(1). E 8 Identifying the parts $• %¢%∞ %• %§%¶ $ª%º %™%£ #• #¶ #ª $º$¡ $§$¶ %¡ $¢$∞ $™$£ #¶ Eyecup #• VIEW FINDER jack (p. 20) #ª S VIDEO OUT jack (p. 34) $º RFU DC OUT jack (p. 35) $¡ DV IN/OUT jack (p. 73) Connect DV products using the connectingDV cable. $™ CH-1 LINE/MIC s...
Page 10 - stands for Local Application Control Bus
DSR-200 U/C 3-858-622-22(1). E 10 Identifying the parts &¢ &¶&• &ª &§ *¡ *º *£ *™ &∞ *¢*∞*§ *¶ r REC switch (recording) & SLOW button (slow speed playback) ' / 7 FRAME button (direction select/ frame-by-frame) *¢ MONITOR LEVEL dial (p. 28) Turn to adjust the volume level ...
Page 11 - Remote Commander; This button does not function.
11 DSR-200 U/C 3-858-622-22(1). E Before you begin 2 1 3 4 5 7 8 9 !¡ !º 6 Remote Commander The buttons that have the same name on the Remote Commander as on the digitalcamcorder function identically. 1 Transmitter Point toward the remote sensor to controlthe digital camcorder after turning on thedi...
Page 12 - To prepare the Remote Commander; Remove the battery cover from the Remote Commander.; Note on battery life; To use the Remote Commander
12 DSR-200 U/C 3-858-622-22(1). E To prepare the Remote Commander To use the Remote Commander, you must insert two size AA (R6) batteries. Use thesupplied size AA (R6) batteries. ( 1 ) Remove the battery cover from the Remote Commander. ( 2 ) Insert both of the size AA (R6) batteries with correct po...
Page 13 - About the ID of the Remote Commander
13 DSR-200 U/C 3-858-622-22(1). E Before you begin MENU D ZOOM OFF ZEBRACOMMANDERBEEPFRAME RECINT RECSLOW SHTR [ MENU ] : END MENU COMMANDER VTR4 OFF ID ID SET [ MENU ] : END MENU COMMANDER VTR4 OFF ID ID SET COMMANDER [ STOP ] : ID SET MENU ID VTR 4 STOP 4 1 5 2 3 VTR 2 About the ID of the Remote C...
Page 14 - Remote control direction; Notes on the Remote Commander; digital camcorder and the Remote Commander.; Remote Commander Sensors
14 DSR-200 U/C 3-858-622-22(1). E Remote control direction Aim the Remote Commander at either of the two remote commander sensors.The range of the Remote Commander is about 16 feet (about 5 m) indoors. Use theRemote Commander as close to flat as possible, otherwise it may not work. Notes on the Remo...
Page 15 - appears when focusing far,; In the viewfinder
15 DSR-200 U/C 3-858-622-22(1). E Before you begin T W 0 :13 : 46: 05 1 4 3 5 678 2 I 170 m i n 48k PHOTO CP DV 1 0 0 0 F 2 . 8 0 dB FADER STBY ON ND DV IN !£ 9 !¡ 0 !∞!§ !¢ !ª !• !¶ !™ 1 Manual focusing indicator (p. 52) appears when focusing far, appears when focusing close. 2 ND filter indicator ...
Page 16 - DVCAM; In the display window; Attaching the shoulder strap
16 DSR-200 U/C 3-858-622-22(1). E DVCAM H M S F min AM F 1 4 3 5 6 2 7 8 9 In the display window Identifying the parts 1 Time code 2 Warning indicators (p. 95) 3 DVCAM indicator Lights up when using a DVCAM-formattedcassette. 4 Flash indicator 5 Date/aperture indicator (p. 72, 53) 6 Remaining batter...
Page 17 - Attaching optional accessories; Attaching digital camcorder to the tripod adaptor; Note on tripod attachment pin; To remove the digital camcorder from the tripod
17 DSR-200 U/C 3-858-622-22(1). E Before you begin Attaching optional accessories Attaching digital camcorder to the tripod adaptor Use the VCT-U14 tripod adaptor (not supplied). Once the tripod adaptor has beenattached to the tripod stand, then you may attach the digital camcorder. ( 1 ) Attach the...
Page 18 - Attaching the external microphone with XLR connector; Loosen the microphone holder screw and open the cover.; AUDIO IN
18 DSR-200 U/C 3-858-622-22(1). E Attaching the external microphone with XLR connector When using the ECM-672 external microphone (not supplied), attach the CAC-12microphone holder (not supplied) to the digital camcorder. ( 1 ) Remove the screws from the top of the viewfinder.Remove the spacer from ...
Page 19 - CHECK; Attaching the battery adaptor; Release the lock and open the cover.; Checking the remaining battery indicator [c]; BATT
19 DSR-200 U/C 3-858-622-22(1). E Before you begin [ d ] CHECK Attaching the battery adaptor The NPA-10000 battery adaptor (not supplied), can hold up to 3 battery packs NP-F930,NP-F730 or NP-720 (not supplied). Attach the adaptor to the digital camcorder. ( 1 ) Release the lock and open the cover. ...
Page 20 - Note on the VIEW FINDER jack; To remove the viewfinder; Loosen viewfinder release ring. Then pull stopper; Getting started; Attaching the viewfinder
20 DSR-200 U/C 3-858-622-22(1). E VIEWFINDER Before using the digital camcorder, attach the viewfinder. ( 1 ) Loosen the viewfinder release ring. ( 2 ) Slide the viewfinder onto the attaching plate. ( 3 ) Adjust the position of the viewfinder, then tighten the viewfinder release ring. ( 4 ) Attach t...
Page 21 - Charging and installing the battery pack; Charging the battery pack; Charge the battery pack on a flat surface without vibration.; normal charge; Charging time; CHARGE
21 DSR-200 U/C 3-858-622-22(1). E Getting started Charging and installing the battery pack Before using your digital camcorder, you first need to charge and install the batterypack (not supplied). To charge the battery pack, use the AC-V615 AC power adaptor(not supplied).This digital camcorder does ...
Page 22 - Battery life; Notes on charging the battery pack; charge the battery pack.; To remove the battery pack; Slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow.
22 DSR-200 U/C 3-858-622-22(1). E Battery life Battery Continuous Typical recording pack recording time 1) time 2) NP-F930 120 (110) 75 (70) NP-F730/720 80 (75) 50 (45) NP-F930 (x3) 3) 360 (330) 225 (210) Charging and installing the battery pack Notes on charging the battery pack • The CHARGE lamp w...
Page 23 - Installing the battery pack; Insert the battery pack in the direction of the
23 DSR-200 U/C 3-858-622-22(1). E Getting started Installing the battery pack Insert the battery pack in the direction of the $ mark on the battery pack. Slide the battery pack down until it catches on the battery release and clicks. To remove the battery pack While pressing BATT, lift the battery p...
Page 24 - Inserting a cassette; Use a standard DVCAM cassette with; Note on the cassette; Mini DVCAM cassettes and Mini DV cassettes cannot be used.; EJECT
24 DSR-200 U/C 3-858-622-22(1). E Inserting a cassette Use a standard DVCAM cassette with logo*. Make sure that a power source is installed.We recommend you set the POWER switch to ON before inserting the cassette. ( 1 ) Open the cassette compartment cover. ( 2 ) Insert a cassette (not supplied) wit...
Page 25 - To eject the cassette; Open the cassette compartment cover and press; To prevent accidental erasure; and
25 DSR-200 U/C 3-858-622-22(1). E Getting started To eject the cassette Open the cassette compartment cover and press 6 . After the cassette rises, take it out, then close the cover.You cannot eject the cassette while C MEMORY appears in the viewfinder because thedigital camcorder is still writing i...
Page 26 - Basic operations; Camera recording
26 DSR-200 U/C 3-858-622-22(1). E Make sure that the power source is installed and a cassette is inserted and that AUTOLOCK is set to ON. When AUTO LOCK is set to ON, all settings are automaticallyadjusted to best suit your shooting environment. Before you record one-time events,you may want to make...
Page 27 - When ND ON flashes in the viewfinder; To adjust the contrast and the brightness of the viewfinder [d]; BRIGHT
27 Basic operations DSR-200 U/C 3-858-622-22(1). E When ND ON flashes in the viewfinder Set ND FILTER to ON. To stop recording momentarily [a] Press START/STOP again. The “STBY” indicator appears in the viewfinder (Standby mode) . To finish recording [b] Press START/STOP again. Turn STANDBY down to ...
Page 28 - Note on recording; Note on Standby mode; As indicated with; To change the directionality of the built-in microphone; To record through an external microphone; To monitor the sound while recording; jack. Use the MONITOR LEVEL dial
28 DSR-200 U/C 3-858-622-22(1). E Camera recording Note on recording When you record from the beginning of a tape, run the tape by recording for about 15seconds before you start the actual recording. This will ensure that you won’t miss anystart-up scenes when you play back the tape. Note on Standby...
Page 29 - and one audio sector
29 Basic operations DSR-200 U/C 3-858-622-22(1). E To select Fs 48k [a] or Fs 32k [b] recording mode Set AUDIO MODE to Fs 48k (16 bit) so that you can get higher sound quality. In Fs 48kmode, the digital camcorder records one video sector [ c ] and one audio sector [ d ] . In the viewfinder the “48k...
Page 30 - Using the zoom feature; When you shoot a subject using a telephoto zoom; • The upper side
30 DSR-200 U/C 3-858-622-22(1). E [a] T W T W [b] T W T W W T Using the zoom feature Zooming is a recording technique that lets you change the size of the subject in thescene.“T” side: for telephoto (subject appears closer) “W” side: for wide-angle (subject appears farther away) Zooming speed (Varia...
Page 31 - you can easily manipulate the controls with your thumb.; Hints for better shooting
31 Basic operations DSR-200 U/C 3-858-622-22(1). E 120° 90° When shooting with the digital camcorder on your shoulder, you’ll get better results byholding the digital camcorder according to the following suggestions:• Place the digital camcorder on your shoulder and secure it with the grip strap so ...
Page 32 - Lock
32 DSR-200 U/C 3-858-622-22(1). E Hints for better shooting • You can move the viewfinder up to about 1 3/16 inches (30 mm) laterally. Turn the lock ring to release the viewfinder, and then move it. Turn back the lock ring to fixthe viewfinder in place [ e ] . • You can move the viewfinder up to abo...
Page 33 - Set the POWER switch to ON and then set CAMCORDER/VTR to CAMCORDER.; Checking the recorded picture; To stop playback; Note on the EDITSEARCH; If you press EDITSEARCH fully, the playback speed doubles.
33 Basic operations DSR-200 U/C 3-858-622-22(1). E Using EDITSEARCH, you can review the last recorded scene or check the recordedpicture in the viewfinder. ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to ON and then set CAMCORDER/VTR to CAMCORDER. ( 2 ) Turn STANDBY up to STANDBY. ( 3 ) Press the Р( Π) side of EDIT...
Page 34 - Connecting directly to a monitor with Video/Audio input jacks; If you connect directly to a monitor; Connections for playback; need to connect the yellow (video) plug of the A/V connecting cable
34 DSR-200 U/C 3-858-622-22(1). E You can use this digital camcorder as a VCR by connecting it to monitor for playback.There are some ways to connect the digital camcorder to monitor. When monitoringthe playback picture by connecting the digital camcorder to monitor, we recommendyou to use house cur...
Page 35 - If your monitor is already connected to a VCR; If your monitor or VCR has a BNC jack; VCR
35 Basic operations DSR-200 U/C 3-858-622-22(1). E If your monitor is already connected to a VCR Open the jack cover and connect the digital camcorder to the LINE IN inputs on theVCR by using the supplied A/V connecting cable. Set the input selector on the VCR toLINE. Set the monitor/VCR selector on...
Page 36 - Playing back a tape; Using the Remote Commander; Note on the DISPLAY button on the remote commander
36 DSR-200 U/C 3-858-622-22(1). E CAMCORDER VTR STOP REW PLAY FF PAUSE REC 1 2 3 4 POWER OFF ON Playing back a tape You can monitor the playback picture in the viewfinder. You can also monitor thepicture on a monitor screen, after connecting the digital camcorder to a monitor or VCR. ( 1 ) Set the P...
Page 37 - Note on DV-formatted tapes; Various playback modes; To view the picture at double speed; Notes on playback
37 Basic operations DSR-200 U/C 3-858-622-22(1). E Note on DV-formatted tapes You can play back DV-formatted tapes on this digital camcorder if the tape is recordedin SP mode. “DV” appears in the viewfinder during playback.You cannot play back DV-formatted tapes recorded in LP mode. Various playback...
Page 38 - Advanced operations; Using alternative power sources; Note on AC power adaptor; Using the house current; Connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor.
38 DSR-200 U/C 3-858-622-22(1). E Advanced operations Using alternative power sources You can choose any of the following power sources for your digital camcorder: batterypack and the house current. Choose the appropriate power source depending on whereyou want to use your digital camcorder. Place I...
Page 39 - Charging the attached battery pack; • Charging two battery packs at the same time; To remove the adaptor; Pull out by the plug. Never pull on the connecting cord itself.; The power cord must only be changed at a qualified service shop.; PRECAUTION
39 DSR-200 U/C 3-858-622-22(1). E Advanced operations Charging the attached battery pack After connecting the power cord to the wall outlet and setting the POWER switch onthe digital camcorder to OFF, you can charge the battery pack in either of the followingtwo ways:• Charging the battery pack atta...
Page 40 - Changing the mode settings
40 DSR-200 U/C 3-858-622-22(1). E 1 1 2 1 2 2 3 CAMCORDER VTR MENU D ZOOM OFF ZEBRACOMMANDERBEEPFRAME RECINT RECSLOW SHTR [ MENU ] : END MENU COMMANDER VTR4BEEPAUDIO MIXCM SEARCHDATA CODE CLOCK SET [ MENU ] : END MENU D ZOOM OFF ZEBRACOMMANDERBEEPFRAME RECINT RECSLOW SHTR [ MENU ] : END MENU D ZOOM ...
Page 41 - Selecting the mode setting of each item; Items for both CAMCORDER and VTR modes; Reset the date and time.; Items for CAMCORDER mode only
41 DSR-200 U/C 3-858-622-22(1). E Advanced operations Selecting the mode setting of each item Items for both CAMCORDER and VTR modes COMMANDER* <VTR4/OFF/ID/ID SET> • Normally select VTR4.• Select OFF when not using the Remote Commander.• Select ID when using the Remote Commander with the ID n...
Page 42 - • Select RESET to restore the default settings.; Items for VTR mode only; • Select DATE to display date and time, of your recordings.; When DIGITAL MODE is set to OVERLAP
42 DSR-200 U/C 3-858-622-22(1). E CUSTOM* <RETURN> <SET> <COLOR LEV/SHARPNESS/WB SHIFT/AE SHIFT><RESET> • Select RETURN to return to the menu to change other menu items.• Select SET to set custom preset ON or OFF.• Select COLOR LEV/SHARPNESS/WB SHIFT/AE SHIFT to preset the co...
Page 44 - Overlapping two pictures; To cancel the overlap function; Notes on the overlap function; • When you set DIGITAL MODE to OVERLAP, D ZOOM setting is set to OFF
44 DSR-200 U/C 3-858-622-22(1). E STBY REC 1 2 3 FADER OVERLAP DIGITAL MODE ZOOM OVERLAP FADER/ OVERLAP START/STOP LOCK STANDBY PHOTOSTANDBY OVERLAP Overlapping two pictures When using the overlap function, the picture gradually fades in over a still picture ofthe last scene recorded. ( 1 ) While th...
Page 45 - Photo recording; To use the remote commander to take a photo; Note on automatic shutter speed adjustment; To use a flash; Note on using a flash
45 DSR-200 U/C 3-858-622-22(1). E Advanced operations START/STOP LOCK STANDBY PHOTOSTANDBY 1 2, 3 PHOTO Photo recording You can record a still picture like a photograph for about seven seconds. This mode isuseful when you want to enjoy a picture such as a photograph or when you print apicture using ...
Page 46 - Interval recording; To stop interval recording; Note on interval recording
46 DSR-200 U/C 3-858-622-22(1). E MENU 1 MENU D ZOOM OFF ZEBRACOMMANDERBEEPFRAME RECINT RECSLOW SHTR [ MENU ] : END INTERVAL REC RETURNSETINTERVALREC TIME [ RETURN ] : MENU INTERVAL REC SET OFF ON [ MENU ] : END INTERVAL REC REC TIME 0.2SEC 0.5SEC 1SEC 2SEC [ MENU ] : END INTERVAL REC RETURNSET INTE...
Page 47 - Cut recording; To cancel cut recording; Notes on cut recording
47 DSR-200 U/C 3-858-622-22(1). E Advanced operations 1 2 3 5 MENU D ZOOM OFF ZEBRACOMMANDERBEEPFRAME RECINT RECSLOW SHTR [ MENU ] : END MENU FRAME REC OFF ON [ MENU ] : END MENU D ZOOM ZEBRACOMMANDERBEEPFRAME REC ON INT RECSLOW SHTR [ MENU ] : END START/STOP MENU Cut recording You can make a record...
Page 48 - Selecting automatic or manual mode; To focus manually
48 DSR-200 U/C 3-858-622-22(1). E Selecting automatic or manual mode The digital camcorder’s automatic functions offer you worry-free operation under mostshooting conditions. But in some circumstances, manual adjustment is better forcreative recording.You can adjust focus, aperture, shutter speed, g...
Page 49 - When to adjust aperture, shutter speed, and gain manually; – adjust aperture manually.; Settings for each item; Note on recording in manual mode; We recommend that you adjust the focus and white balance manually.; Relation of aperture, shutter speed and gain
49 DSR-200 U/C 3-858-622-22(1). E Advanced operations When to adjust aperture, shutter speed, and gain manually When selecting one of aperture, shutter speed, or gain to be adjusted manually andleaving the remaining two in automatic adjustment, the remaining two automaticsettings adjust their values...
Page 50 - Focusing manually; When to use manual focus; • Insufficient light
50 DSR-200 U/C 3-858-622-22(1). E [a] [b] [c] [d] Focusing manually When to use manual focus In the following cases you should obtain better results by adjusting the focus manually. • Insufficient light [ a ] • Subjects with little contrast - walls, sky, etc. [ b ] • Too much brightness behind the s...
Page 51 - PUSH AUTO; Set FOCUS to MANU. The; Shooting with auto focusing momentarily
51 DSR-200 U/C 3-858-622-22(1). E Advanced operations 1 2 3 4 PUSH AUTO FOCUS AUTO MANU INFINITY T W W T W T T W Focusing manually When focusing manually, first focus in telephoto before recording, and then reset theshot length. ( 1 ) Set FOCUS to MANU. The f indicator appears in the viewfinder. ( 2...
Page 52 - To return to autofocus mode; Set FOCUS to AUTO. The; Shooting in relatively dark places; Shoot at wide-angle after focusing in the telephoto position.; Shooting in fast-moving subjects relatively bright places; To record a very distant subject; Notes on manual focusing; The following indicators may appear:; When you shoot close to the subject
52 DSR-200 U/C 3-858-622-22(1). E To return to autofocus mode Set FOCUS to AUTO. The f indicator in the viewfinder disappears. Shooting in relatively dark places Shoot at wide-angle after focusing in the telephoto position. Shooting in fast-moving subjects relatively bright places Shoot at wide-angl...
Page 53 - Adjusting the aperture; Set AUTO LOCK to OFF.; To return to automatic aperture mode; Set AUTO/MANUAL at the right of the IRIS dial to AUTO.; About the depth of focus field
53 DSR-200 U/C 3-858-622-22(1). E Advanced operations 1 2 3 ON OFF AUTO LOCK IRIS OPE N C L O S E AUTOMANUAL [ a ] [ b ] Adjusting the aperture If the difference between the brightness of the subject and the background is too great,adjust the aperture manually. When the aperture opens (lowering the ...
Page 54 - Adjusting the shutter speed; AUTO; To return to automatic shutter speed mode; Set AUTO/MANUAL below the SHUTTER SPEED dial to AUTO.
54 DSR-200 U/C 3-858-622-22(1). E Adjusting the shutter speed Adjust the shutter speed to control the picture quality. When recording sports events,for example, use a high speed shutter to record fast moving objects clearly.You can select from 6 different shutter speeds SLOW, 60, 100, 250, 1000 and ...
Page 55 - SLOW SHTR
55 DSR-200 U/C 3-858-622-22(1). E Advanced operations To adjust the SLOW SHTR (shutter) or S (shutter) PRESET menuitems When you want to make a dark scene look brighter or give an object the appearance ofmotion, use a slow shutter. Select speed from SLOW SHTR menu.When you want to choose a shutter, ...
Page 56 - Shutter speed; To select the Best Shutter Speed; Subject; • Recording pictures with less flicker under a; Notes on the slow shutter speed; manual and put the digital camcorder on a tripod.; Note on the high shutter speed
56 DSR-200 U/C 3-858-622-22(1). E Adjusting the shutter speed Shutter speed 1/500 – 1/10000 1/100 – 1/500 1/100 To select the Best Shutter Speed Concerning shooting conditions and brightness, refer to the following chart to adjustshutter speed accordingly. Subject • A golf swing or tennis match in f...
Page 57 - AGC; Adjusting the gain; To return to automatic gain mode; Set AGC/MANUAL below the GAIN dial to AGC.; To use the AGC LIMIT function
57 DSR-200 U/C 3-858-622-22(1). E Advanced operations 1 2 3 ON OFF AUTO LOCK GAIN -3 0 9 3 6 PRESET AGC MANUAL Adjusting the gain If the picture is too dark even with the aperture fully open, and using the slowestacceptable shutter speed, adjust the gain to make the picture as bright as necessary.Wh...
Page 58 - Note on the gain
58 DSR-200 U/C 3-858-622-22(1). E 2 3 1 MENU MENU D ZOOM OFF ZEBRACOMMANDERBEEPFRAME RECINT RECSLOW SHTR [ MENU ] : END MENU 6dB 9dB 12dB 15dBG PRESET 18dB [ MENU ] : END MENU BEEPFRAME REC INT RECSLOW SHTR S PRESETG PRESET 15dBAGC LIMIT [ MENU ] : END To adjust the G (gain) PRESET menu item When yo...
Page 59 - Adjusting the white balance; Selecting the appropriate mode; one-push white balance mode; particular condition
59 DSR-200 U/C 3-858-622-22(1). E Advanced operations [ a ] [ b ] [ c ] [ d ] ∑ Adjusting the white balance White balance is the adjustment to make white subjects look white and to obtain a morenatural color balance. You can obtain better results by adjusting the white balancemanually when lighting ...
Page 60 - Adjusting white balance manually; Locking the white balance setting (One-push white balance mode); To return to automatic white balance mode; ATW
60 DSR-200 U/C 3-858-622-22(1). E Adjusting white balance manually ( 1 ) Set AUTO LOCK to OFF. ( 2 ) Set ATW/MANUAL under the WHT BAL dial to MANUAL. ( 3 ) Turn WHT BAL to select a white balance.Usually select e (3200K) (indoor mode) or w (5800K) (outdoor mode). To fix the white balance by using one...
Page 61 - Notes on the
61 DSR-200 U/C 3-858-622-22(1). E Advanced operations Notes on the ∑ indicator in the viewfinder • The indicator means: Slow flashing: white balance is not adjustedFast flashing: white balance is being adjusted (after you pressed WHITE BALANCE ∑ ) Lit steady: white balance has been adjusted. • If th...
Page 62 - Using the ND filter; Set ND FILTER to ON; When ND OFF flashes in the viewfinder; Set ND FILTER to OFF
62 DSR-200 U/C 3-858-622-22(1). E [a] [b] FILTER ND ON OFF FILTER ND ON OFF ND ON ND OFF ND Using the ND filter The digital camcorder automatically senses the need for the ND filter, in such a case,ND ON/OFF flashes in the display.Using the ND filter (to filter down to one-tenth the quantity of ligh...
Page 63 - Using the zebra pattern; Note on shooting with the zebra pattern
63 DSR-200 U/C 3-858-622-22(1). E Advanced operations You can set the digital camcorder to display a zebra pattern (diagonal stripes) [ a ] in the portion of the picture in the viewfinder where the brightness exceeds a certain level.The portion of the picture where the zebra pattern appears is an ar...
Page 64 - Adjusting the recording sound; Notes on recording; level using the REC LEVEL dial and switch for CH-1 only.; Selecting and setting audio mode; LINE/MIC switches setting and recording sound
64 DSR-200 U/C 3-858-622-22(1). E Adjusting the recording sound CH-1 CH-2 CH-1 CH-2 MIC FRONT MIC FRONT — Built-in mic: L Built-in mic: R Stereo External mic: L External mic: R Monaural External mic: Mono External mic: Mono LINE — Built-in mic: L+R Stereo External mic: L+R XLR LINE Monaural External...
Page 65 - Checking the recording level; Set REC LEVEL to AUTO.; Adjusting the recording level manually; Set the REC LEVEL switch to MANU.
65 DSR-200 U/C 3-858-622-22(1). E Advanced operations Checking the recording level Use the level indicator in the display window.If the input level is excessive, the PEAK indicator lights. If the PEAK indicator remainslit, adjust the recording sound manually. Adjusting the recording level automatica...
Page 66 - DIRECTION SELECT
66 DSR-200 U/C 3-858-622-22(1). E To attenuate the recording level Attenuate the recording level when recording very loud sounds.• When using the built-in microphone or external microphone. Set the MIC switch to ATT. Normally set off (green position). • When connecting an external microphone to AUDI...
Page 67 - Releasing the STEADY SHOT function; indicator appears in the viewfinder. This indicates that the; To activate the Steady Shot function again; Set STEADY SHOT to ON.; Note on the Steady Shot function; The Steady Shot function will not correct excessive camera-shake.
67 DSR-200 U/C 3-858-622-22(1). E Advanced operations ON OFF STEADY SHOT Releasing the STEADY SHOT function When you shoot, the Ó indicator appears in the viewfinder. This indicates that the Steady Shot function is working and the digital camcorder compensates for camera-shake. When you attach the d...
Page 68 - Making a custom preset; Item
68 DSR-200 U/C 3-858-622-22(1). E 1 2 3 4 5 MENU D ZOOM OFF ZEBRACOMMANDERBEEPFRAME RECINT RECSLOW SHTR [ MENU ] : END CUSTOM PRESET RETURNSETCOLOR LEVSHARPNESSWB SHIFTAE SHIFT RESET [ RETURN ] : MENU CUSTOM PRESET SET OFF ON [ MENU ] : END CUSTOM PRESET RETURNSET ONCOLOR LEVSHARPNESSWB SHIFTAE SHIF...
Page 69 - To turn off custom preset; Note on custom preset
69 DSR-200 U/C 3-858-622-22(1). E Advanced operations To turn off custom preset ( 1 ) While the digital camcorder is in Standby mode, press MENU. ( 2 ) Press or to select CUSTOM, then press EXECUTE. ( 3 ) Press to select SET, then press EXECUTE. ( 4 ) Press to select OFF, then press EXECUTE. goes of...
Page 70 - Searching the recorded picture; Cassette memory search
70 DSR-200 U/C 3-858-622-22(1). E Searching the recorded picture When you use a cassette memory-mounted DVCAM cassette ( logo*) which can store the recorded date and time, etc., you can search the recorded picture with the dateor time using the Remote Commander ( Cassette memory search ). You can al...
Page 71 - Searching the recorded picture without using cassette memory; To stop searching; If your tape has blank portions between pictures
71 DSR-200 U/C 3-858-622-22(1). E Advanced operations Searching the recorded picture without using cassette memory ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to ON, then set CAMCORDER/VTR to VTR. ( 2 ) Open the cover, press MENU to display the menu in the viewfinder. ( 3 ) Set CM SEARCH to OFF in the menu system. (...
Page 72 - Displaying recording data
72 DSR-200 U/C 3-858-622-22(1). E You can display the date and time as well as system data and when you recorded ( Data Code ), on the TV during playback or editing. The Data Code is also displayed in the viewfinder and the display window. Press DATA CODE on the Remote Commander while playing back. ...
Page 73 - Editing onto another tape; Before editing; Recorder with DV IN; DV IN; Notes on editing using the DV connecting cable; To connect the VCR without DV IN jack
73 DSR-200 U/C 3-858-622-22(1). E Advanced operations Editing onto another tape You can create your own video programs by editing with any other VCRs that have DVIN or video/audio inputs. Note that cassette memory data is not recorded on theedited tape.You can edit with little deterioration of pictu...
Page 74 - Starting editing; To stop editing; Note on editing when using the A/V connecting cable
74 DSR-200 U/C 3-858-622-22(1). E Editing onto another tape Starting editing ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to ON and then set CAMCORDER/VTR to VTR. ( 2 ) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to record over) into the recording VCR.Then insert your recorded tape into the digital camcorder. ( 3 ) Play ...
Page 75 - Audio dubbing; Making connections; To use an additional microphone; • Use the built-in microphone; Audio source
75 DSR-200 U/C 3-858-622-22(1). E Advanced operations Audio dubbing If you recorded in Fs 32k (12 bit) recording mode, you can add stereo narration or musicto the recording. Making connections To use additional audio line in [a] Connect the LINE OUT jacks of a audio source to the rear AUDIO IN jacks...
Page 76 - Recording; To stop recording; Note on audio dubbing
76 DSR-200 U/C 3-858-622-22(1). E Audio dubbing Recording ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to ON and then set CAMCORDER/VTR to VTR. ( 2 ) Open the cover, press · , then ) or 0 , to search for the start and end points of the recording. ( 3 ) Press P at the start point of the recording. ( 4 ) Press AUDIO DU...
Page 77 - Changing the lithium battery in the digital camcorder; indicator flashes in the viewfinder for about 5 seconds; Notes on lithium battery
Additional information DSR-200 U/C 3-858-622-22(1). E 77 Additional information Changing the lithium battery in the digital camcorder Your digital camcorder is supplied with a lithium battery installed. When the batterybecomes weak or dead, the I indicator flashes in the viewfinder for about 5 secon...
Page 78 - Changing the lithium battery; Open the lid of the lithium battery compartment.
78 DSR-200 U/C 3-858-622-22(1). E Changing the lithium battery in the digital camcorder Changing the lithium battery When replacing the lithium battery, keep the battery pack or other power sourceattached. Otherwise, you will need to reset the date, time and other items in the menusystem retained by...
Page 79 - Resetting the date and time; To correct the date and time setting; The year changes as follows:
Additional information DSR-200 U/C 3-858-622-22(1). E 79 MENU 1997 7 4 CLOCK SET 8 00 AM [ MENU ] : END MENU 1997 7 4 CLOCK SET 8 00 AM [ MENU ] : END MENU 1997 7 4 CLOCK SET 12 00 AM [ MENU ] : END MENU 1997 7 4 CLOCK SET 12 00 AM [ MENU ] : END MENU 1997 7 1 CLOCK SET 12 00 AM [ MENU ] : END MENU ...
Page 80 - Some tapes cannot be played back on DVCAM or DV video equipment.; Compatibility of DVCAM and DV formats
80 DSR-200 U/C 3-858-622-22(1). E DVCAM format is developed as a more reliable and higher end format than consumerDV format. Here are explained about DVCAM and DV formats: the differences,compatibility, and limitations on editing. Differences between DVCAM and DV formats Item DVCAM DV Track pitch 15...
Page 81 - Compatibility on editing using DV connectors; tape using the DV connectors.; Limitations on editing; tapes using DVCAM video equipment.
Additional information DSR-200 U/C 3-858-622-22(1). E 81 Compatibility on editing using DV connectors When this digital camcorder is connected to other DVCAM or DV video equipmentusing DV connectors, the recording format of edited tapes is defined according torecorder’s format as described below. So...
Page 82 - Notes on video cassettes; Usable cassettes; We recommend using a standard DVCAM cassette; You cannot use any other; Copyright signal; When you play back; Notes on the DVCAM cassette; Gold-plated connector of the standard DVCAM cassette
82 DSR-200 U/C 3-858-622-22(1). E Notes on video cassettes Usable cassettes We recommend using a standard DVCAM cassette You can get the highest quality pictures with this digital camcorder using a standardDVCAM cassette which is the highest quality cassette.You may not get as good a quality with le...
Page 83 - Tips for using the battery pack; Preparing the battery pack; indicator may; Notes on the rechargeable battery pack; Remove the battery pack form the digital camcorder after using it,; and keep it in
Additional information DSR-200 U/C 3-858-622-22(1). E 83 Tips for using the battery pack This section shows you how you can get the most out of your battery pack. Preparing the battery pack Always carry additional batteries Have sufficient battery pack power to do 2 to 3 times as much recording as y...
Page 85 - Maintenance information and precautions; Moisture condensation; Inside the digital camcorder; indicator; On the lens
Additional information DSR-200 U/C 3-858-622-22(1). E 85 Maintenance information and precautions Moisture condensation If the digital camcorder is brought directly from a cold place to a warm place, moisturemay condense inside the digital camcorder, on the surface of the tape, or on the lens. Inthis...
Page 86 - Video head cleaning; indicator flashes in the viewfinder.; Note; or
86 DSR-200 U/C 3-858-622-22(1). E Video head cleaning To ensure normal recording and clear pictures, clean the video heads.The video heads may be dirty when:• mosaic-pattern noise appears on the playback picture• playback pictures do not move• playback pictures are hardly visible• the playback pictu...
Page 87 - Removing dust from inside the viewfinder; While pressing PUSH, open the viewfinder.; Precautions; Digital camcorder operation; To remove dust, clean the terminals with a soft cloth.
Additional information DSR-200 U/C 3-858-622-22(1). E 87 Removing dust from inside the viewfinder ( 1 ) While pressing PUSH, open the viewfinder. ( 2 ) Clean the surface with a commercially available blower. ( 3 ) Close the viewfinder until it clicks. Precautions Digital camcorder operation • Operat...
Page 88 - Digital camcorder care; them with a soft cloth.; AC power adaptor; Charging; the cord and may cause a fire or electrical shock.
88 DSR-200 U/C 3-858-622-22(1). E Digital camcorder care • When the digital camcorder is not to be used for a long time, disconnect the power source and remove the tape. Periodically turn on the power, operate the camera andplayer sections and play back a tape for about 3 minutes. • Clean the lens w...
Page 89 - Using your digital camcorder abroad; Power sources; NTSC system countries; Brazil; PAL-N system countries
Additional information DSR-200 U/C 3-858-622-22(1). E 89 Using your digital camcorder abroad Each country has its own electric and TV color systems. Before using your digitalcamcorder abroad, check the following points. Power sources You can use your digital camcorder in any country with the AC-V615...
Page 90 - Trouble check; Digital camcorder; Power; Operation; Symptom
DSR-200 U/C 3-858-622-22(1). E 90 Trouble check If you run into any problem using the digital camcorder, use the following table totroubleshoot the problem. Should the difficulty persist, disconnect the power sourceand contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Digital camco...
Page 92 - Picture; Others; Cause and/or Corrective Action
DSR-200 U/C 3-858-622-22(1). E 92 Cause and/or Corrective Action Symptom The image on the viewfinderscreen is not clear.A vertical band appears whena subject such as lights or acandle flame is shot against adark background.A vertical band appears whenshooting a very bright subject.The picture is “no...
Page 93 - When the CHARGE lamp flashes again; When the CHARGE lamp flashes
93 DSR-200 U/C 3-858-622-22(1). E Additional information AC power adaptor Remove the battery pack from the ACpower adaptor. Then install the samebattery pack again. When the CHARGE lamp flashes again Install another battery pack. When the CHARGE lamp flashes again The problem is with the AC power ad...
Page 94 - Specifications
DSR-200 U/C 3-858-622-22(1). E 94 Specifications System Video recording system Two rotary heads, Helicalscanning system Audio recording system Two rotary heads, PCM system Video signal NTSC color, EIA standards Usable cassette DVCAM logo printed cassette Recording / Playback time(using PDV-184ME cas...
Page 95 - Warning indicators; : you can hear the beep sound when the BEEP is set to ON.; The flashing is slow.
95 DSR-200 U/C 3-858-622-22(1). E Additional information Warning indicators If indicators flash in the viewfinder, or a caution lamp on the digital camcorder flashes,check the following: ≥ : you can hear the beep sound when the BEEP is set to ON. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 5min C MEMORY 1 The battery is we...
Page 96 - Sony Corporation; Index
DSR-200 U/C 3-858-622-22(1). E Sony Corporation Printed in Japan A, B Adjusting viewfinder ............ 27AE SHIFT ................................ 68AUDIO MODE ....................... 29AUDIO MONITOR ................ 65Auto focus .............................. 51AUTO LOCK .............................
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