Sony DVR DCR VX9000 User Manual

3-858-185-84 (1)

Dig it a l Vid e o

Ca m e ra

Re co rd e r

Operating Instructions

Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly,

and retain it for future reference.

DCR-VX9000

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Ta b le o f co n t e n t s

– fo r e d it in g /p la yb a ck –

Be fo re yo u b e g in

Re-recording a picture in the middle

of a recorded tape ........................... 58

Searching the recorded picture ............ 59

Using this manual ................................... 4

Checking supplied accessories .............. 5

Displaying recording data .................... 61

Editing onto another tape ..................... 62

Replacing recording on a tape ............. 64

Audio dubbing ...................................... 65

Ge t t in g st a rt e d

Attaching the viewfinder ....................... 6

Charging and installing the battery

pack ..................................................... 7

Ad d it io n a l in fo rm a t io n

Inserting a cassette ................................ 10

Changing the lithium battery in the

digital camcorder ............................ 67

Resetting the date and time .................. 69

Notes on video cassettes ....................... 70

Tips for using the battery pack ............ 71

Ba sic o p e ra t io n s

Camera recording .................................. 12

Using the zoom feature .................. 15

Hints for better shooting ...................... 16

Checking the recorded picture ............ 19

Connections for playback ..................... 20

Playing back a tape ............................... 22

Maintenance information and

precautions ...................................... 73

Using your digital camcorder abroad

........................................................... 76

Trouble check ......................................... 77

Specifications ......................................... 81

Identifying the parts .............................. 82

Warning indicators ................................ 93

Index ....................................................... 94

Ad va n ce d o p e ra t io n s

Using alternative power sources ......... 24

Changing the mode settings ................ 26

– fo r ca m e ra re co rd in g –

Fade-in and fade-out ............................. 29

Overlapping two pictures .................... 30

Using the wide mode function ............ 31

Photo recording ..................................... 33

Interval recording .................................. 34

Cut recording ......................................... 35

– fo r m a n u a l a d ju st m e n t –

Selecting automatic or manual mode . 36

Focusing manually ................................ 38

Adjusting the aperture .......................... 41

Adjusting the shutter speed ................. 42

Adjusting the gain ................................. 45

Adjusting the white balance ................ 47

Using the ND filter ................................ 50

Using the zebra pattern ........................ 51

Adjusting the recording sound ............ 52

Releasing the STEADY SHOT

function ............................................ 55

Making a custom preset ....................... 56

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Be fo re yo u b e g in

Usin g t h is m a n u a l

As you read through this manual, buttons and settings on the digital camcorder are

shown 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.

No t e o n TV co lo r syst e m s

TV color systems differ from country to country. To view your recordings on a TV, you

need an NTSC system-based TV.

Pre ca u t io n o n co p yrig h t

Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted.

Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the provision of the

Pre ca u t io n s o n d ig it a l ca m co rd e r ca re

•

Do not let sand get into the digital camcorder. When you use the digital

camcorder on a sandy beach or in a dusty place, protect it from the sand or dust.

Sand or dust may cause the unit to malfunction, and sometimes this

malfunction cannot be repaired [a].

•

Do not let the digital camcorder get w et. Keep the digital camcorder aw ay from

rain and sea w ater. Letting the digital camcorder get w et may cause the unit to

malfunction, and sometimes this malfunction cannot be repaired [b].

Never leave the digital camcorder exposed to temperatures above 60°C (140°F ),

such as in a car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight [c].

[a ]

[b ]

[c]

Contents of the recording cannot be compensated if

recording or playback is not made due to a malfunction of

the digital camcorder, video tape, etc.

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Ch e ckin g su p p lie d a cce sso rie s

Check that the following accessories are supplied with your digital camcorder.

1Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 87) 4A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 20)

2CR2025 Lithium Battery (1) (p. 67)

The lithium battery is already installed in

your digital camcorder.

5S video cable (1) (p. 20)

6Shoulder pad cushion (1) (p. 86)

7Side cushion (2) (p. 87)

3R6 (size AA) battery for Remote

Commander (2) (p. 88)

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Ge t t in g st a rt e d

At t a ch in g t h e vie w fin d e r

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 the 8 pin connector to the VIEW FINDER jack on the digital camcorder.

Match ridge on 8 pin connector to the ridge on the jack.

[a ]

VIEW

FINDER

Note on the VIEW FINDER jack

This VIEW FINDER jack is specially designed for this digital camcorder. Do not connect

anything else to this VIEW FINDER jack.

To re m o ve t h e vie w fin d e r

Loosen viewfinder release ring. Then pull stopper [a ] up, and while holding, slide

viewfinder off the attaching plate.

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Charging and installing the battery pack

Before using your digital camcorder, you first need to charge and install the battery

pack (not supplied). To charge the battery pack, use the AC-V615 AC power adaptor

(not supplied).

This digital camcorder does not interface with “InfoLITHIUM” batteries. The

remaining time (minutes) indication does not appear when using “InfoLITHIUM”

batteries.

Ch a rg in g t h e b a t t e ry p a ck

Charge the battery pack on a flat surface without vibration.

(1) If your AC power adaptor is direct type, pull down the plug. If it is inlet type,

connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor.

(2) Align the surface of the battery pack indicated by the z mark with the edge of the

terminal shutter of the AC power adaptor. Then fit and slide the battery pack in the

direction of the arrow.

(3) Connect the AC power adaptor to a wall outlet. The CHARGE lamp (orange) lights

up. Charging begins.

When the CHARGE lamp goes out, normal charge is completed. For full charge,

which allows you to use the battery longer than usual, leave the battery pack in place

for approximately one hour. Unplug the unit from the wall outlet, then remove the

battery pack and install it into the digital camcorder. You can also use the battery pack

before it is completely charged.

CHARGE

Ch a rg in g t im e

Battery pack

NP-F730**

NP-F750

Charging time* (min.)

250 (190)

270 (210)

NP-F930

330 (270)

NP-F950

360 (300)

The time required for a normal charge is indicated in parentheses.

* Approximate minutes to charge an empty battery pack using the AC-V615 AC power

adaptor. (Lower temperatures require a longer charging time.)

**Some battery packs may not be supplied in some country.

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Ch a rg in g a n d in st a llin g t h e b a t t e ry p a ck

Ba t t e ry life

Battery

pack

Continuous

recording time*

Typical recording

time**

NP-F730

NP-F750

NP-F930

NP-F950

80 (75)

50 (45)

60 (55)

75 (70)

90 (80)

95 (85)

120 (110)

145 (130)

Numbers in parentheses indicate the time when you use a normally charged battery.

Battery life will be shorter if you use the digital camcorder in a cold environment.

* Approximate continuous recording time indoors.

** Approximate minutes when recording while you repeat recording start/ stop,

zooming and turning the power on/ off. The actual battery life may be shorter.

To re m o ve t h e b a t t e ry p a ck

Slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow.

Notes on charging the battery pack

• The CHARGE lamp will remain lit for a while even if the battery pack is removed and

the AC power adaptor is unplugged after charging the battery pack. This is normal.

• If the CHARGE lamp does not light, disconnect the AC power adaptor. After about

one minute, reconnect the AC power adaptor again.

• When operating the digital camcorder using the AC power adapter, you cannot

charge the battery pack.

• When a fully charged battery pack is installed, the CHARGE lamp will light once,

then go out.

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In st a llin g t h e b a t t e ry p a ck

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 lever and clicks.

To re m o ve b a t t e ry p a ck

While pressing BATT, lift the battery pack out in the direction of the arrow.

BATT

Note

When you install or remove the battery pack, make sure that the POWER switch is set

to OFF.

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In se rt in g a ca sse t t e

Use a DV cassette with

logo* only.

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) with the tab upwards, and the window facing out

and press down so that the cassette loads.

(3) Close the cover.

Notes on the cassette

• Mini DV cassettes with

logo cannot be used.

• Do not insert a cassette by force. It may cause a malfunction.

• Do not close the cassette compartment cover when you eject a cassette.

• Keep fingers clear of cassette compartment.

• We recommend you to set the POWER switch to ON when you insert a cassette.

is a trademark.

EJECT6

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To e je ct t h e ca sse t t e

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 the

digital camcorder is still writing information into the cassette memory. After

C MEMORY disappears the cassette automatically rises.

When ejecting the cassette, never close the cassette compartment cover until the cassette

is completely removed.

To p re ve n t a ccid e n t a l e ra su re

Slide the tab on the cassette to expose the red mark. If you insert the cassette with the

red mark exposed, the beeps sound, the

and 6 indicators flash in the viewfinder

and display window, and you cannot record.

To re-record on this tape, slide the tab back out, covering the red mark.

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Ba sic o p e ra t io n s

Ca m e ra re co rd in g

Make sure that the power source is installed and a cassette is inserted and that AUTO

LOCK is set to ON. When AUTO LOCK is set to ON, all settings are automatically

adjusted to best suit your shooting environment. Before you record one-time events,

you may want to make a trial recording to make sure that the digital camcorder is

working correctly.

When you use the digital camcorder for the first time, power on it and reset the date

and time to your time before you start recording (p. 69).

(1) Remove the lens hood cap, and attach it to the grip strap.

(2) Set the POWER switch to ON.

(3) Set CAMERA/ VTR to CAMERA.

(4) Turn STANDBY up to STANDBY.

(5) Press START/ STOP.

The digital camcorder starts recording. The “REC” indicator appears and the red

lamp lights up in the viewfinder. The tally lamps located on the front and rear also

light up.

START/STOP

STBY

0 : 00 : 00

120 min

LOCK

STANDBY

PHOTO

STANDBY

START/STOP

REC

0 : 00 : 01

120 min

LOCK

CAMERA

POWER

STANDBY

PHOTO

STANDBY

VTR

OFF

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When ND ON flashes in the view finder

Set ND FILTER to ON.

To st o p re co rd in g m o m e n t a rily [a ]

Press START/ STOP again. The “STBY” indicator appears in the viewfinder (Standby

mode).

To fin ish re co rd in g [b ]

Press START/ STOP again. Turn STANDBY down to LOCK, and set the POWER

switch to OFF. Then, eject the cassette and remove the battery pack.

[a ]

[b ]

START/STOP

STBY

0 : 13 : 46

106 min

LOCK

STANDBY

PHOTO

STANDBY

To fo cu s t h e vie w fin d e r le n s [c]

If you cannot see the indicators in the viewfinder clearly, or after someone else has used

the digital camcorder, focus the viewfinder lens. Turn the viewfinder lens adjustment

ring so that the indicators in the viewfinder come into sharp focus.

To a d ju st t h e co n t ra st a n d t h e b rig h t n e ss o f t h e vie w fin d e r [d ]

To adjust the contrast, turn the CONTR knob.

To adjust the brightness, turn the BRIGHT knob.

If yo u w a n t t o t u rn o ff t h e t a lly la m p [d ]

Set TALLY to OFF.

The rear tally lamp cannot be turned off.

[c]

[d ]

BRIGHT

TALLY

CONTR

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Ca m e ra re co rd in g

Note on Standby mode

If you leave the digital camcorder in Standby mode for 5 minutes while a cassette is

inserted, the digital camcorder turns off automatically. This prevents wearing down

the battery and wearing out the tape. To resume Standby mode, turn STANDBY down

and up again. To start recording, press START/ STOP.

Note on time code display

While recording, the time code shows hours, minutes and seconds (0:00:00). While

playing back, it shows hours, minutes, seconds and frame number (0:00:00:00). If there

is a blank portion between pictures on a tape, the time code restarts from zero. You

cannot rewrite the time code only.

The time code of this digital camcorder is the drop frame system.

Note on recording

When you record from the beginning of a tape, run the tape for about 15 seconds before

starting the actual recording. This will ensure that you won’t miss any start-up scenes

when you play back the tape.

Note on the beep sound

As indicated with ≥ in the illustration, a beep sounds when you turn the power on or

when you start recording, and two beeps sound when you stop recording, confirming

the operation. Several beeps also sound as a warning of any unusual condition of the

digital camcorder.

Note that the beep sound is not recorded on the tape. If you do not want to hear the

beep sound, select “OFF” in the menu system.

To change the directionality of the built-in microphone

Set DIRECTION SELECT on the back of the microphone to the desired position (0°/

90°/ 120°).

To re co rd t h ro u g h a n e xt e rn a l m icro p h o n e

Connect a microphone (not supplied) to the MIC (PLUG IN POWER) jack. In this case,

sound from the built-in microphone will not be recorded. You can also attach a

microphone to the accessory shoe.

To m o n it o r t h e so u n d w h ile re co rd in g

Use headphones or the built-in speaker. To turn on the built-in speaker, set SPEAKER

to ON. To use headphones, connect them to the 2 jack. Use the MONITOR LEVEL dial

to adjust the volume of the speaker or headphones. When using headphones the built-

in speaker becomes inactive.

When monitoring the built-in speaker, feedback may occur. In this case, turn down the

MONITOR LEVEL or SPEAKER set to OFF.

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To se le ct 16 b it [a ] o r 12 b it [b ] re co rd in g m o d e

Set AUDIO MODE to 16 BIT so that you can get higher sound quality. In 16 bit mode,

the digital camcorder records one video sector [c] and one audio sector [d ]. In the

viewfinder the “16 BIT” indicator appears.

Set AUDIO MODE to 12 BIT, and 1 sector is left open for audio dubbing afterwards.

In 12 bit mode, the digital camcorder records one video sector [c], one audio sector [d ],

and one blank audio sector [e ], which enables you to add narration or music after the

initial recording.

[b ]

[a ]

[c]

[d]

[e]

[d]

Notes on recording mode

• If you change the recording mode while recording, a blank portion may be recorded

on a tape.

• You cannot operate audio dubbing on 16 bit recorded tapes.

Usin g t h e zo o m fe a t u re

Zooming is a recording technique that lets you change the size of the subject in the

scene.

For more professional-looking recordings, use the zoom function sparingly.

“T” side: for telephoto (subject appears closer)

“W” side: for wide-angle (subject appears farther away)

Zo o m in g sp e e d (Va ria b le sp e e d zo o m in g )

Press the power zoom button a little for a slower zoom, press it more for a faster zoom.

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Ca m e ra re co rd in g

When you shoot a subject using a telephoto zoom

If you cannot get a sharp focus while in extreme telephoto zoom, press the power zoom

button to the “W” side until the focus is sharp. You can shoot a subject that is at least

about 80 cm away from the lens surface in the telephoto position, or about 1 cm away in

the wide-angle position.

Notes on digital zoom

• More than 10x zoom is performed digitally if you set D ZOOM to ON in the menu

system, and the picture quality deteriorates as you go toward the “T” side. To turn

on the digital zoom function, set DIGITAL MODE to ZOOM/ 16:9 WIDE, then set D

ZOOM to ON in the menu system. To turn it off, set D ZOOM to OFF. If you set

DIGITAL MODE to OVERLAP, D ZOOM is automatically set to OFF.

• The upper side [a ] of the power zoom indicator shows the digital zooming zone, and

the lowerside [b ] shows the optical zooming zone. If you set the D ZOOM function to

OFF, the [a ] zone disappears.

[a]

[b]

Hin t s fo r b e t t e r sh o o t in g

When shooting with the digital camcorder on your shoulder, you’ll get better results by

holding the digital camcorder according to the following suggestions:

• Place the digital camcorder on your shoulder and secure it with the grip strap so that

you can easily manipulate the controls with your thumb.

• To adjust the grip, loosen the grip screw [a ] with a coin, rotate the grip, and then

tighten the screw. Set the grip to one of the three different position marks.

[a ]

• Place your right elbow against your side.

• Place your left hand under the digital camcorder to support it. Be sure to not touch

the built-in microphone.

• Place your eye firmly against the viewfinder eyecup.

• Use the viewfinder frame as a guide to determine the horizontal plane.

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Hin t s fo r b e t t e r sh o o t in g

• You can also record in a low position to get an interesting angle. Lift the viewfinder

up for recording from a low position [b ].

• While recording in a low position, you can use the front START/ STOP button [c].

• You can rotate the viewfinder 120° up and 90° down. This is useful when recording

in a high or low position [d ].

120°

[b ]

[c]

[d ]

90°

START/STOP

• You can move the viewfinder up to about 30 mm laterally. Turn the lock ring to

release the viewfinder, and then move it. Turn back the lock ring to fix the

viewfinder in place [e ].

• You can move the viewfinder up to about 30 mm lengthwise. Turn the lock lever

under the viewfinder to release it, and then move the viewfinder. Turn back the lock

lever to fix the viewfinder in place [f].

• To change the position of the shoulder pad, loosen the two screws under the shoulder

pad and move the shoulder pad [g ]. Then tighten the screws well.

[e ]

[f]

[g ]

Release

Lock

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Hin t s fo r b e t t e r sh o o t in g

Place the digital camcorder on a flat surface or use a tripod

Try placing the digital camcorder on a table top or any other flat surface of suitable

height. If you have a tripod for a still camera, you can also use it with the digital

camcorder.

When attaching a non-Sony tripod, make sure that the length of the tripod screw is less

than 6.5 mm. Otherwise, the screw may damage the inner parts of the digital

camcorder.

When you attach, maintain and tighten screw firmly to prevent this digital camcorder

falling over.

Caution on carrying

Do not pick up the digital camcorder by anything other than the grip or handle [h ].

Caution on the view finder

Do not place the digital camcorder so as to point the viewfinder toward the sun. The

inside of the viewfinder may be damaged.

Be careful when placing the digital camcorder under sunlight or by a window [i].

[h ]

[i]

Note on the view finder

When attaching the video light (not supplied) to the accessory shoe, do not lift the

viewfinder. The video light heat may damage the eyecup.

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Ch e ckin g t h e re co rd e d p ict u re

Using EDITSEARCH, you can review the last recorded scene or check the recorded

picture in the viewfinder.

(1) Set the POWER switch to ON and then set CAMERA/ VTR to CAMERA.

(2) Turn STANDBY up to STANDBY.

(3) Press the – (Œ) side of EDITSEARCH momentarily; the last few seconds of the

recorded portion play back (Rec Review ).

Hold down the – side of EDITSEARCH until the digital camcorder goes back to the

scene you want. The last recorded portion is played back. To go forward, hold

down the + side (Edit Search).

POWER

START/STOP

LOCK

STANDBY

PHOTO

STANDBY

OFF

CAMERA

VTR

EDITSEARCH

To st o p p la yb a ck

Release EDITSEARCH.

To b e g in re -re co rd in g

Press START/ STOP. Re-recording begins from the point you released EDITSEARCH.

Provided you do not eject the cassette, the transition between the last scene you

recorded and the next scene you record will be smooth.

Note on the EDITSEARCH

If you press EDITSEARCH fully, the playback speed doubles.

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Co n n e ct io n s fo r p la yb a ck

You can use this digital camcorder as a VCR by connecting it to your TV for playback.

There are some ways to connect the digital camcorder to your TV. When monitoring

the playback picture by connecting the digital camcorder to your TV, we recommend

you to use house current for power source.

Co n n e ct in g d ire ct ly t o a TV/VCR w it h Vid e o /Au d io in p u t ja cks

If yo u co n n e ct d ire ct ly t o a TV

Open the jack cover and connect the digital camcorder to the inputs on the TV by using

the supplied A/ V connecting cable. Set the TV/ VCR selector on the TV to VCR.

S1 VIDEO OUT

S (S1) VIDEO IN

VIDEO IN

[a ]

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO OUT

[b ]

AUDIO IN

: Signal flow

If you are going to connect the digital camcorder using the S video cable [a ], you do not

need to connect the yellow (video) plug of the A/ V connecting cable [b ].

If your TV has S (S1) VIDEO IN jack and it is connected with S1 VIDEO OUT on this

digital camcorder, it turns to a wide picture automatically when you play back wide

picture recorded by this digital camcorder.

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If yo u r TV is a lre a d y co n n e ct e d t o a VCR

Open the jack cover and connect the digital camcorder to the LINE IN inputs on the

VCR by using the supplied A/ V connecting cable. Set the input selector on the VCR to

LINE. Set the TV/ VCR selector on the TV to VCR.

VCR

S1 VIDEO OUT

S (S1) VIDEO IN

[a ]

VIDEO OUT

[b ]

VIDEO IN

AUDIO IN

AUDIO OUT

: Signal flow

If your TV or VCR is a monaural type

Connect only the white plug for audio on both the digital camcorder and the VCR or

the TV. With this connection, the sound is monaural.

To connect to a TV or VCR w ithout Video/Audio input jacks

Use an RFU adaptor (not supplied).

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Pla yin g b a ck a t a p e

You can monitor the playback picture in the viewfinder. You can also monitor the

picture on a TV screen, after connecting the digital camcorder to a TV or VCR.

(1) Set the POWER switch to ON

(2) Set CAMERA/ VTR to VTR.

(3) Insert the recorded tape with the window facing out.

(4) Open the cover, then press · to start playback.

POWER

OFF

CAMERA

VTR

STOP

REW

PLAY

PAUSE

REC

To stop playback, press π.

To rew ind the tape, press 0.

To fast-forw ard the tape rapidly, press ).

To mark the portion you w ant to monitor again

Press ZERO SET MEMORY while playing back. After you finish playing back, press

0. The tape rewinds to the position you want (0:00:00) and stops.

To m o n it o r t h e so u n d w h ile vie w in g t h e p la yb a ck p ict u re in t h e

vie w fin d e r

Connect headphones (not supplied) to the 2 jack or turn on the built-in speaker by

setting SPEAKER to ON.

Usin g t h e Re m o t e Co m m a n d e r

You can control playback using the supplied Remote Commander. Before using the

Remote Commander, insert the R6 (size AA) batteries.

Note on the DISPLAY button on the remote commander

Press DISPLAY to display the screen indicators. To erase the indicators, press DISPLAY

again.

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Va rio u s p la yb a ck m o d e s

To vie w a st ill p ict u re (p la yb a ck p a u se )

Press P during playback. To resume playback, press P or ·.

To lo ca t e a sce n e (p ict u re se a rch )

Keep pressing 0 or ) during playback. To resume normal playback, release the

button.

To m o n it o r t h e h ig h -sp e e d p ict u re w h ile a d va n cin g t h e t a p e o r

re w in d in g (skip sca n )

Keep pressing 0 while rewinding or ) while advancing the tape. To resume

normal playback, press ·.

To vie w t h e p ict u re a t 1/5 sp e e d (slo w p la yb a ck)

Press & during playback. To resume normal playback, press ·. If slow playback

lasts for about 1 minute, it shifts to normal speed automatically.

To vie w t h e p ict u re a t d o u b le sp e e d

For double speed playback in the reverse direction, press '/ <, then press x2 on the

Remote Commander during playback. For double speed playback in the forward

direction, press >/ 7, then press x2 during playback. To resume normal playback,

press ·.

To vie w t h e p ict u re fra m e -b y-fra m e

Press '/ < or >/ 7 in playback pause mode. If you keep pressing the button, you

can view the picture at 1/ 30 speed. To resume normal playback, press ·.

To ch a n g e t h e p la yb a ck d ire ct io n

Press '/ < for reverse direction or >/ 7 for forward direction during playback.

To resume normal playback, press ·.

Notes on playback

• Streaks appear and the sound is muted in the various playback modes.

• When playback pause mode is left on for 5 minutes, the digital camcorder

automatically enters stop mode.

• When using playback slow or still picture modes, images from the previous frames

might to seen mixed in with the main picture.

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Ad va n ce d o p e ra t io n s

Usin g a lt e rn a t ive p o w e r so u rce s

You can choose any of the following power sources for your digital camcorder: battery

pack and house current. Choose the appropriate power source depending on where

you want to use your digital camcorder.

Pow er source

House current

Battery pack

Accessory to be used

Place

AC power adaptor AC-V615

Indoors

Outdoors

Battery pack NP-F950, NP-F930, NP-F750, NP-F730

Note on AC pow er adaptor

Do not use anything other than the AC-V615 AC power adaptor with this digital

camcorder.

Note on battery pack

Some battery packs may not be supplied in some country.

Note on pow er sources

Disconnecting the power source or removing the battery pack during recording or

playback may damage the inserted tape. If this happens, restore the power supply

again immediately.

Usin g t h e m a in s

(1) If your AC power adaptor is direct type, pull down the plug. If it is inlet type,

connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor.

(2) Connect the AC power adaptor to a wall outlet, then connect the connecting cord to

the DC OUT jack on the AC power adaptor.

(3) Connect the connecting cord to the DC IN jack on the digital camcorder.

DC IN

DC OUT

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Charging the attached battery pack

After connecting the AC power adaptor to the wall outlet and setting the POWER

switch on the digital camcorder to OFF, you can charge the battery pack in either of the

following two ways:

• Charging the battery pack attached to the digital camcorder

Leave the battery pack attached to the digital camcorder. (The NP-F950 battery pack

requires about 430 minutes for a full charge and about 370 minutes for a normal

charge.)

While charging, the battery indicator appears repeatedly in the display window:

• Charging two battery packs at the same time

Attach one battery pack to the AC power adaptor and the other to the digital

camcorder. Both are charged simultaneously. When charged, CHARGE lamp and

the

indicator goes out (normal charge). If either lamp is still lit, both battery

packs are not charged (the NP-F950 battery packs require about 530 minutes for a full

charge and about 460 minutes for a normal charge).

To remove the adaptor

Pull out by the plug. Never pull on the connecting cord itself.

WARNING

The power cord must only be changed at a qualified service shop.

PRECAUTION

The set is not disconnected from the AC power source (mains) as long as it is connected

to the wall outlet, even if the set itself has been turned off.

Notes on the VTR/CAMERA lamp

• The VTR/ CAMERA lamp will remain lit for a while even if the unit is unplugged

after use. This is normal.

• If the VTR/ CAMERA lamp does not light, disconnect the AC power adaptor. After

about one minute, reconnect the AC power adaptor.

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Ch a n g in g t h e m o d e se t t in g s

You can change the mode settings in the menu system to further enjoy the features and

functions of the digital camcorder.

(1) Open the cover, then press MENU to display the menu.

(2) Press

(3) Press

to select the desired item, then press EXECUTE.

to select the desired setting, then press EXECUTE.

For some items, you may need to repeat steps 2 and 3.

(4) Press MENU to erase the menu display.

CAMERA

VTR

D ZOOM

16 : 9 WIDE

OFF

COMMANDER VTR4

BEEP

D ZOOM

OFF

ZEBRA

COMMANDER

BEEP

16 : 9 WIDE

ZEBRA

COMMANDER

BEEP

FRAME REC

INT REC

AUDIO MIX

WIDE PB

D ZOOM

FRAME REC

16 : 9 WIDE

INT REC

OFF

CM SEARCH

DATA CODE

CLOCK SET

ZEBRA

COMMANDER

BEEP MENU

FRAME REC

INT REDCZOOM

[ MENU ] : END

16 : 9 WIDE

[ MENUZE]B: RENAD

COMMANDER

BEEP

FRAME REC

INT REC

[ MENU ] : END

EXECUTE

BEEP

OFF

[ MENU ] : END

3 ₁

BEEP

OFF

[ MENU ] : END

D ZOOM

16 : 9 WIDE

ZEBRA

COMMANDER

BEEP

EXECUTE

OFF

FRAME REC

INT REC

[ MENU ] : END

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Se le ct in g t h e m o d e se t t in g o f e a ch it e m

It e m s fo r b o t h CAMERA a n d VTR m o d e s

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 number set.

• Select ID SET when setting the ID number of the Remote Commander.

BEEP* <ON/OFF>

• Select ON so that beeps sound when you start/ stop recording, etc.

• Select OFF when you do not want to hear the beep sound.

CLOCK SET*

Reset the date and time.

It e m s fo r CAMERA m o d e o n ly

D ZOOM* <OFF/ON>

Before turning on D ZOOM, set the DIGITAL MODE switch to ZOOM/ 16:9 WIDE.

• Select OFF to not use the digital zoom.

• Select ON to activate digital zooming. More than 10x zoom is performed digitally.

16:9 WIDE* <OFF/ON>

Before turning on 16:9 WIDE, set DIGITAL MODE to ZOOM/ 16:9 WIDE.

• Normally select OFF.

• Select ON to record a 16:9 wide picture to watch on a wide-screen TV.

ZEBRA* <OFF/ON>

• Normally select OFF.

• Select ON to shoot with the zebra pattern displayed in the viewfinder.

FRAME REC <OFF/ON>

• Normally select OFF.

• Select ON for cut recording.

INT REC <RETURN> <SET> <INTERVAL*/REC TIME*>

• Select RETURN to return to the menu to change other menu items.

• Select SET to set interval recording ON or OFF.

• Select INTERVAL to set or change the interval time for interval recording.

• Select REC TIME to set or change the recording time for interval recording.

SLOW SHTR* <4/8/15/30>

Before setting, turn the SHUTTER SPEED dial to SLOW.

Select a slow shutter speed.

S PRESET* <60/100/250/500/1000/2000/4000/10000>

Before setting, turn the SHUTTER SPEED dial to PRESET.

Select a shutter speed.

G PRESET* <–3dB/0dB/3dB/6dB/9dB/12dB/15dB/18dB>

Before setting, turn the GAIN dial to PRESET.

Select a gain level.

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Ch a n g in g t h e m o d e se t t in g s

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 color intensity

(COLOR LEV), sharpness (SHARPNESS), white balance (WB SHIFT), and brightness

(AE SHIFT) of the picture.

• Select RESET to restore the default settings.

It e m s fo r VTR m o d e o n ly

AUDIO MIX*

When playing back a tape recorded with 12 bit, select this item to adjust the volume

balance between audio mode ST1 and ST2.

WIDE PB* <OFF/ON>

• Normally select OFF.

• Select ON to playback a picture recorded in the 16:9 wide mode to watch on a normal

(4:3) TV.

CM SEARCH* <ON/OFF>

• Normally select ON to turn on the cassette memory search function.

• Select OFF to search without using the cassette memory function.

DATA CODE* <DATE/CAM or DATE>

• Select DATE/ CAM to display date and time, as well as various settings data, of your

recordings.

• Select DATE to display date and time, of your recordings.

When DIGITAL MODE is set to OVERLAP

You cannot set 16:9 WIDE and D ZOOM to ON. When you set the DIGITAL MODE

switch to OVERLAP, 16:9 WIDE and D ZOOM settings are changed to OFF

automatically.

About FRAME REC and INT REC setting

Both settings are automatically set to off when:

• The POWER switch is set to OFF.

• CAMERA/ VTR is set to VTR.

• Turn STANDBY up to PHOTO STANDBY.

* These settings are retained even when the battery is removed, as long as the lithium

battery is in place.

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Fa d e -in a n d fa d e -o u t

You can fade in or out to give your recording a professional appearance.

When fading in, the picture gradually fades in from white while the sound increases.

When fading out, the picture gradually fades to white while the sound decreases.

To use fade-in and fade-out, press FADER/ OVERLAP to display FADER in the

viewfinder.

Wh e n fa d in g in [a ]

(1) While the digital camcorder is in Standby mode, press FADER/ OVERLAP. The

fade indicator starts flashing.

(2) Press START/ STOP to start recording. The fade indicator stops flashing.

Wh e n fa d in g o u t [b ]

(1) During recording, press FADER/ OVERLAP. The fade indicator starts flashing.

(2) Press START/ STOP to stop recording. The fade indicator stops flashing, and then

recording stops.

STBY

REC

[a ]

[b ]

STBY

REC

FADER/

OVERLAP

START/STOP

FADER

LOCK

OVERLAP

STANDBY

PHOTO

STANDBY

To ca n ce l t h e fa d e -in /fa d e -o u t fu n ct io n

Before pressing START/ STOP, press FADER/ OVERLAP until the indicator disappears.

Note on the fade-in/fade-out function

You cannot fade-in or fade-out while recording with interval recording, cut recording,

or photo recording.

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Ove rla p p in g t w o p ict u re s

When using the overlap function, the picture gradually fades in over a still picture of

the last scene recorded.

(1) While the digital camcorder is in Standby mode, set DIGITAL MODE to OVERLAP.

(2) Press FADER/ OVERLAP repeatedly until “OVERLAP” appears in the viewfinder.

(3) Press START/ STOP to start recording.

The scene being shot gradually fades in over the still picture of the last recorded

scene.

STBY

REC

OVERLAP

DIGITAL MODE

ZOOM/16:9 WIDE

OVERLAP

FADER

OVERLAP

FADER/

OVERLAP

START/STOP

LOCK

STANDBY

PHOTO

STANDBY

To ca n ce l t h e o ve rla p fu n ct io n

Before pressing START/ STOP, press FADER/ OVERLAP until the indicator disappears.

Notes on the overlap function

• You cannot use the overlap function while recording with interval recording, cut

recording, or photo recording.

• When in Standby mode select OVERLAP, the digital camcorder automatically goes

into picture search, then the last recorded scene is stored for overlap.

• When you set DIGITAL MODE to OVERLAP, 16:9 WIDE and D ZOOM settings are

set to OFF automatically.

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Usin g t h e w id e m o d e fu n ct io n

You can record a 16:9 wide picture to watch on a 16:9 wide-screen TV.

[b ]

[c]

[a ]

[d ]

In the viewfinder black bands appear at the top and bottom of the screen [a ].

On a normal TV screen, the picture appears horizontally compressed [b ].

When setting WIDE PB to ON in the menu system, you get a cinema-like picture with a

black band at the bottom of the screen [c].

You can watch the picture of normal images on a wide-screen TV [d ].

(1) While the digital camcorder is in Standby mode, set DIGITAL MODE to ZOOM/

16:9 WIDE.

(2) Open the cover, then press MENU to display the menu in the viewfinder.

(3) Press

(4) Press

to select 16:9 WIDE, then press EXECUTE.

to select ON, then press EXECUTE.

(5) Press MENU to erase the menu display.

DIGITAL MODE

16 : 9 WIDE

OFF

ZOOM/16:9 WIDE

OVERLAP

[ MENU ] : END

D ZOOM

16 : 9 WIDE

ZEBRA

COMMANDER

BEEP

FRAME REC

INT REC

D ZOOM

OFF

16 : 9 WIDE

ZEBRA

COMMANDER

BEEP

FRAME REC

INT REC

[ MENU ] : END

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Usin g t h e w id e m o d e fu n ct io n

To ca n ce l w id e m o d e

Set 16:9 WIDE to OFF in the menu system.

To w a t ch a t a p e re co rd e d in 16:9 w id e m o d e o n a w id e -scre e n TV

Set the screen mode of the wide-screen TV to full mode. For details, refer to the

instruction manual of your TV.

Notes on w ide mode

• When you record in 16:9 wide mode, the date and time indicator will be widened on

the wide-screen TV.

• If you dub a tape, the tape is copied in the same mode as the original recording.

• When you set DIGITAL MODE to OVERLAP, the 16:9 WIDE setting is changed to

OFF automatically.

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Ph o t o re co rd in g

You can record a still picture like a photograph for about seven seconds. This mode is

useful when you want to enjoy a picture such as a photograph or when you print a

picture using a video printer (not supplied).

(1) Turn STANDBY up to PHOTO STANDBY.

PHOTO appears in the viewfinder.

(2) Keep pressing PHOTO lightly until a still picture appears in the viewfinder.

To change the still picture, release PHOTO, select a still picture again, and then

press and hold PHOTO lightly. PHOTO CHAPTER appears in the viewfinder.

(3) Press PHOTO deeper.

The still picture in the viewfinder is recorded for about seven seconds. The sound

during those seven seconds is also recorded. If you change the POWER switch or

STANDBY to other positions while recording, this operation is performed after

recording.

PHOTO

START/STOP

LOCK

STANDBY

PHOTO

STANDBY

To u se t h e re m o t e co m m a n d e r t o t a ke a p h o t o

If you press the PHOTO button on the Remote Commander when a still picture appears

in the viewfinder, the digital camcorder will record that still picture. However, you

cannot select other still pictures by using this button.

Note on automatic shutter speed adjustment

If AUTO LOCK is ON or AUTO/ MANUAL is set to AUTO, the shutter speed is

automatically adjusted up to 1/ 1000 depending on the environment.

To u se a fla sh

Attach the HVL-F7 video flash unit (not supplied) to the accessory shoe, and then

connect a LANC cable to the l LANC jack.

Note on using a flash

When using a flash, the shutter speed is automatically adjusted to 1/ 60 if using

automatic adjustment, and if using manual adjustment, we recommend using a shutter

speed of 1/ 60.

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In t e rva l re co rd in g

You can make a time-lapse like recording by setting the digital camcorder to

automatically record and standby sequentially. You can achieve an excellent recording

for flowering, emergence, etc., with this function.

(1) While the digital camcorder is in Standby mode, open the cover, then press MENU

to display the menu in the viewfinder.

(2) Press

(3) Press

(4) Press

(5) Press

(6) Press

to select INT REC, then press EXECUTE.

to select SET, then press EXECUTE.

to select ON, then press EXECUTE.

to select INTERVAL, then press EXECUTE.

to select the desired waiting time, then press EXECUTE.

The time: 30SEC ˜ 1MIN ˜ 5MIN ˜ 10MIN.

(7) Press

to select REC TIME, then press EXECUTE.

(8) Press

to select the desired recording time, then press EXECUTE.

The time: 0.2SEC ˜ 0.5SEC ˜ 1SEC ˜ 2SEC.

(9) Press MENU to erase the menu display.

You can also press

to select RETURN, then press EXECUTE to return to the

menu display.

(10) Press START/ STOP to start interval recording.

INTERVAL REC

RETURN

SET

INTERVAL

REC TIME

RETURN

SET

INTERVAL

REC TIME

D ZOOM

16 : 9 WIDE

ZEBRA

COMMANDER

BEEP

FRAME REC

INT REC

OFF

5MIN

[ RETURN ] : MENU

INTERVAL REC

[ RETURN ] : MENU

INTERVAL REC

[ MENU ] : END

SET

OFF

REC TIME

0.2SEC

0.5SEC

1SEC

2SEC

[ MENU ] : END

INTERVAL REC

[ MENU ] : END

INTERVAL REC

RETURN

SET

INTERVAL

REC TIME

RETURN

SET

INTERVAL

REC TIME

2SEC

[ RETURN ] : MENU

INTERVAL REC

INTERVAL

30SEC

1MIN

5MIN

10MIN

[ MENU ] : END

To st o p in t e rva l re co rd in g

Press START/ STOP twice.

To ca n ce l in t e rva l re co rd in g

Set the INT REC mode to OFF in the menu system.

Notes on interval recording

You cannot do interval recording with photo recording.

If you change the mode as follow s, interval recording is cancelled

• Turn STANDBY down to LOCK.

• Set the POWER switch to OFF.

• Set CAMERA/ VTR to VTR.

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Cu t re co rd in g

You can make a recording with a stop-motion animated effect using cut recording. To

create this effect, alternately move the subject a little and make a cut recording. Secure

the digital camcorder and use the Remote Commander for effective cut recording.

(1) While the digital camcorder is in Standby mode, open the cover, then press MENU

to display the menu in the viewfinder.

(2) Press

(3) Press

to select FRAME REC, then press EXECUTE.

to select ON, then press EXECUTE.

(4) Press MENU to erase the menu display.

(5) Press START/ STOP on the digital camcorder or the Remote Commander to start

cut recording.

The digital camcorder records about 6 frames, then enters recording Standby mode.

(6) Move the subject, and repeat step 5.

D ZOOM

16 : 9 WIDE

ZEBRA

COMMANDER

BEEP

OFF

FRAME REC

INT REC

FRAME REC

OFF

[ MENU ] : END

D ZOOM

16 : 9 WIDE

ZEBRA

COMMANDER

BEEP

FRAME REC

INT REC

[ MENU ] : END

START/STOP

To ca n ce l cu t re co rd in g

Set the FRAME REC mode to OFF in the menu system.

Notes on cut recording

• The portion immediately after cut recording is completed may be longer than four

frames.

• You cannot do cut recording with photo recording.

• The remaining tape indicator may not be accurate if you do cut recording repeatedly.

If you change the mode as follow s, cut recording is cancelled

• Turn STANDBY down to LOCK.

• Set the POWER switch to OFF or CAMERA/ VTR to VTR.

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Se le ct in g a u t o m a t ic o r m a n u a l m o d e

The digital camcorder’s automatic functions offer you worry-free operation under most

shooting conditions. But in some circumstances, manual adjustment is better for

creative recording.

You can adjust focus, aperture, shutter speed, gain, and white balance automatically or

manually.

Here’s the overview of each manual adjustment. See the following pages for detailed

information.

To fo cu s m a n u a lly

Set FOCUS to MANU. You can adjust the focus regardless of the position of the AUTO

LOCK switch. When you want to focus automatically, set FOCUS to AUTO.

To m a n u a lly a d ju st a p e rt u re , sh u t t e r sp e e d , g a in , a n d w h it e

b a la n ce

Set AUTO LOCK to OFF. By setting AUTO/ MANUAL to MANUAL, you can adjust

each item independently. When you want to adjust each item automatically, set AUTO/

MANUAL to AUTO.

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Wh e n t o a d ju st a p e rt u re , sh u t t e r sp e e d , a n d g a in m a n u a lly

When selecting one of aperture, shutter speed, or gain to be adjusted manually and

leaving the remaining two in automatic adjustment, the remaining two automatic

settings adjust their values based on the value of that one manual setting.

In the following cases, you should obtain better results by adjusting setting manually.

[a ]

[b ]

[c]

[a ] Shooting portraits – adjust aperture manually.

To alter the depth of focus field, softening the background and making the subject

stand out, portrait style.

[b ] Shooting sporting events – adjust shutter speed manually.

• To record fast moving objects and protect against blurring of subject.

• To brighten subject in dark situations.

• To prevent the aperture from closing down in unusually bright situations.

[c] Shooting dark environments – adjust gain manually.

• To suppress color distortion when shooting bright objects in dark places.

• To protect against picture distortion when shooting bright objects.

Settings for each item

Item

Selectable steps

13 steps

Variation of exposure

0.5 EV/ step

Brighter ˜ Darker

F1.6 ˜ F11, CLOSE

1/ 4 ˜ 1/ 10000

Aperture

Shutter speed

Gain

12 steps

1 – 2 EV/ step

8 steps

0.5 EV/ step

+18 dB ˜ –3dB

Notes on recording in manual mode

• We recommend that you adjust the focus and white balance manually.

• Depending on the shutter speed, a screen may flicker and a color of screen may

change when you record under the illumination by a discharge tube such as a

fluorescent lamp, a sodium light and a mercury lamp. In such a case, fix shutter speed

in 1/ 100 in an area of 50 Hz and in 1/ 60 in an area of 60 Hz.

Re la t io n o f a p e rt u re , sh u t t e r sp e e d a n d g a in

While recording, a picture’s brightness varies by exposure, you need to keep the

exposure fixed to obtain a fixed brightness.

Total EV (exposure) = EV from aperture control

+ EV from shutter speed control

+ EV from gain control

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Fo cu sin g m a n u a lly

Wh e n t o u se m a n u a l fo cu s

In the following cases you should obtain better results by adjusting the focus manually.

[a ]

[b ]

[c]

[d ]

• Insufficient light [a ]

• Subjects with little contrast - walls, sky, etc. [b ]

• Too much brightness behind the subject [c]

• Horizontal stripes [d ]

• Subjects through frosted glass

• Subjects beyond nets, etc.

• Bright subject or subject reflecting the light

• Shooting a stationary subject when using a tripod

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Fo cu sin g m a n u a lly

When focusing manually, first focus in telephoto before recording, and then reset the

shot length.

(1) Set FOCUS to MANU. The f indicator appears in the viewfinder.

(2) Press the power zoom button on the “T” side so that the bar in the viewfinder

moves all the way to the “T” side.

(3) Turn the focus ring to achieve a sharp focus.

(4) Set the desired shot length using the power zoom button.

FOCUS

AUTO

MANU

INFINITY

PUSH AUTO

Sh o o t in g w it h a u t o fo cu sin g m o m e n t a rily

Press PUSH AUTO while focusing manually.

Auto focus functions while you are pressing PUSH AUTO.

When you release PUSH AUTO, manual focusing returns.

You can use this feature to switch between two subjects cleanly.

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Fo cu sin g m a n u a lly

To re t u rn t o a u t o fo cu s m o d e

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 fast-moving subjects in relatively bright places

Shoot at wide-angle.

To re co rd a ve ry d ist a n t su b je ct

Push FOCUS down to INFINITY. The lens focuses on the most distant subject while

FOCUS is held down. When it is released, manual focus mode is resumed.

Use this function when shooting through a window or a screen, to focus on a most

distant subject.

Notes on manual focusing

The following indicators may appear:

when recording a very distant subject.

when the subject is too close to focus on.

When you shoot close to the subject

Shoot at wide-angle.

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Ad ju st in g t h e a p e rt u re

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 F value), focal point becomes smaller (reducing

depth of field) so that the background will blur and the subject will be in focus [a ].

When the aperture closes (raising the F value), focal point becomes greater (increasing

depth of field) so that both background and subject will focus clearly [b ].

[a ]

[b ]

(1) Set AUTO LOCK to OFF.

(2) Set AUTO/ MANUAL to the right of the IRIS dial to MANUAL.

The current aperture setting appears in the viewfinder.

(3) Turn IRIS to adjust the aperture.

Using the dial, you can select F1.6, F2, F2.4, F2.8, F3.4, F4, F4.8, F5.6, F6.8, F8, F9.6,

F11, and CLOSE. The aperture indicator appears in the viewfinder.

If you select CLOSE, the aperture closes completely, and the picture becomes black

(the effect is the same as trying to record with the lens cover attached).

AUTO

MANUAL

AUTO LOCK

OFF

IRIS

To re t u rn t o a u t o m a t ic a p e rt u re m o d e

Set AUTO/ MANUAL at the right of the IRIS dial to AUTO.

About the depth of focus field

The depth of focus field is the in-focus range measured from the distance behind a

subject to the distance in front. The depth of focus field can vary with the aperture

value and the focal length. Lowering the F value (larger aperture) reduces the depth of

focus field. Raising the F value (smaller aperture) provides a larger depth of focus field.

Zooming in telephoto position offers a smaller depth of focus field while the depth of

focus field in wide-angle position is greater.

Note on the aperture

When zoom is in telephoto, you can open the aperture as far as F2 (not to F1.6).

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Ad ju st in g t h e sh u t t e r sp e e d

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 PRESET.

SLOW and PRESET have their own menus. Refer to “To adjust the SLOW SHTR

(shutter) or S (shutter) PRESET menu items”.

Shutter speed numbers that appear in the viewfinder are inverted. For example, “250”

means 1/ 250 sec.

(1) Set AUTO LOCK to OFF.

(2) Set AUTO/ MANUAL under the SHUTTER SPEED dial to MANUAL.

(3) Turn SHUTTER SPEED to select a shutter speed. Using the dial, you can select

SLOW, 60, 100, 250, 1000, or PRESET. The shutter speed indicator appears in the

viewfinder screen.

AUTO

MANUAL

SHUTTER SPEED

100

250

OFF

1000

AUTO LOCK

SLOW

PRESET

To re t u rn t o a u t o m a t ic sh u t t e r sp e e d m o d e

Set AUTO/ MANUAL under the SHUTTER SPEED dial to AUTO.

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To a d ju st t h e SLOW SHTR (sh u t t e r) o r S (sh u t t e r) PRESET m e n u

it e m s

When you want to make a dark scene look brighter or give an object the appearance of

motion, use a slow shutter. Select speed from the SLOW SHTR menu.

When you want to choose a shutter, select the appropriate shutter speed from the

S PRESET menu.

The chosen speed data is set into memory. When you dial another setting, (e.g. 100),

then return to SLOW or PRESET, the previous speed is selected automatically.

(1) Open the cover, then press MENU to display the menu.

(2) Press

(3) Press

to select SLOW SHTR or S PRESET, then press EXECUTE.

to select a setting, then press EXECUTE.

You can select the following shutter speeds:

SLOW SHTR - 4, 8, 15, 30.

S PRESET - 60, 100, 250, 500, 1000, 2000, 4000, 10000.

(4) Press MENU to erase the menu display.

SLOW SHTR

S PRESET

500

1000

2000

4000

10000

SLOW SHTR

S PRESET

[ MENU ] : END

ZEBRA

COMMANDER

BEEP

COMMANDER

BEEP

FRAME REC

INT REC

FRAME REC

INT REC

SLOW SHTR

S PRESET

SLOW SHTR

S PRESET

G PRESET

500

[ MENU ] : END

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To se le ct t h e Be st Sh u t t e r Sp e e d

Concerning shooting conditions and brightness, refer to the following chart to adjust

shutter speed accordingly.

Subject

Shutter speed

•

A golf swing or tennis match in fine weather

1/ 500 – 1/ 10000

•

A landscape shot from a moving car or train

A moving roller coaster in overcast days

An athletic scene, marathon, etc.

1/ 100 – 1/ 500

•

Indoor sports

Replacement for the ND2 filter (to halve the

exposure) in situations of glare a sunny beach

or a snow covered mountain.

1/ 100

•

Recording pictures with less flicker under a

fluorescent lamp

In sunny weather (to avoid an out-of-focus

picture due to a small aperture)

Notes on the slow shutter speed

• You cannot use the slow shutter when DIGITAL MODE is set to OVERLAP.

• When using slow shutter, focusing can become difficult. In this case set focus to

manual and put the digital camcorder on a tripod.

Notes on the high shutter speed

• Using high shutter speed can cause the image to darken. So check brightness using

the viewfinder.

• Depending on the shutter speed, a screen may flicker and a color of screen may

change when you record under the illumination by a discharge tube such as a

fluorescent lamp, a sodium light and a mercury lamp. In such a case, fix shutter speed

in 1/ 100 in an area of 50 Hz and in 1/ 60 in an area of 60 Hz.

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If the picture is too dark even with the aperture fully open, and using the slowest

acceptable shutter speed, adjust the gain to make the picture as bright as necessary.

When shooting night scenes in automatic setting, the picture may become dark. To

brighten the picture, the digital camcorder will automatically turn the gain value up,

and picture noise can develop. In this case, adjust the gain in accordance with the

atmosphere of the subject.

(1) Set AUTO LOCK to OFF.

(2) Set AUTO/ MANUAL under the GAIN dial to MANUAL.

(3) Turn GAIN to adjust the gain.

Using the dial, you can select –3, 0, 3, 6, 9, or PRESET. The gain indicator appears in

the viewfinder.

If you turn the dial to PRESET (preset gain), the setting you selected in the menu

activates.

AUTO

MANUAL

GAIN

AUTO LOCK

OFF

-3

PRESET

To re t u rn t o a u t o m a t ic g a in m o d e

Set AUTO/ MANUAL under the GAIN dial to AUTO.

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To a d ju st t h e G (g a in ) PRESET m e n u it e m

When you want to choose a gain setting higher than 9, select the appropriate level from

the G PRESET menu.

The setting data is set into memory. When you dial another setting, (e.g. 9), then return

to PRESET, the previous setting is selected automatically.

(1) Open the cover, then press MENU to display the menu.

(2) Press

(3) Press

to select G PRESET, then press EXECUTE.

to select a setting, then press EXECUTE.

You can select the following settings: –3, 0, 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18 dB.

(4) Press MENU to erase the menu display.

6dB

9dB

12dB

15dB

18dB

G PRESET

[ MENU ] : END

D ZOOM

16 : 9 WIDE

ZEBRA

COMMANDER

BEEP

FRAME REC

INT REC

OFF

BEEP

FRAME REC

INT REC

SLOW SHTR

S PRESET

G PRESET

CUSTOM

15dB

[ MENU ] : END

Note on the gain

If you set gain too high, picture noise results.

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White balance is the adjustment to make white subjects look white and to obtain a more

natural color balance. You can obtain better results by adjusting the white balance

manually when lighting conditions change quickly or when recording outdoors, e.g.

neon signs, fireworks.

Se le ct in g t h e a p p ro p ria t e m o d e

[a ]

[b ]

[c]

[d ]

∑

∑ one-push w hite balance mode

• Shooting with lighting condition on the subject set and with the white balance set in a

particular condition

• Monochromatic subject or background [a ]

e indoor mode

• Lighting conditions change quickly [b ]

• A bright place such as a photography studio

• Under sodium or mercury lamps

w outdoor mode

• Under a color matching fluorescent lamp

• Recording a sunset/ sunrise, just after sunset, just before sunrise [c], neon signs, or

fireworks [d ]

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(1) Set AUTO LOCK to OFF.

(2) Set AUTO/ MANUAL under the WHT BAL dial to MANUAL.

(3) Turn WHT BAL to select a white balance.

Usually select e (indoor mode) or w (outdoor mode). To fix the white balance by

using one-push white balance, select ∑ and see “Locking the white balance

setting”

AUTO

MANUAL

WHT BAL

AUTO LOCK

OFF

To re t u rn t o a u t o m a t ic w h it e b a la n ce m o d e

Set AUTO/ MANUAL under the WHT BAL dial to AUTO.

Lo ckin g t h e w h it e b a la n ce se t t in g (On e -p u sh w h it e b a la n ce m o d e )

When you set the white balance to one-push white balance mode, the setting is locked

and maintained even if lighting conditions change. In addition, if the lithium battery is

installed, the setting is saved for one hour if you remove the power source.

(1) While in Standby mode, set AUTO LOCK to OFF.

(2) Set AUTO/ MANUAL under the WHT BAL dial to MANUAL.

(3) Turn WHT BAL to ∑. The ∑ indicator appears in viewfinder.

(4) Shoot a white object, such as paper, fully in the viewfinder.

(5) Press WHITE BALANCE ∑ on the front of the digital camcorder.

The ∑ indicator flashes rapidly. When the white balance has been adjusted and

stored in memory, the indicator stops flashing.

AUTO LOCK

OFF

AUTO

MANUAL

WHITE

BALANCE

WHT BAL

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Notes on the ∑ indicator in the view finder

• The indicator means:

Slow flashing: white balance is not adjusted

Fast flashing: white balance is being adjusted (after you pressed WHITE BALANCE

∑)

Lit steady: white balance has been adjusted.

• If the ∑ indicator keeps flashing even when you press WHITE BALANCE ∑, shoot

in automatic white balance mode. Set AUTO LOCK to ON and slide AUTO/

MANUAL under the WHT BAL dial to AUTO.

Notes on w hite balance

• When you shoot with studio lighting or video lighting, use e (indoor) mode.

• When you shoot under fluorescent lighting, use automatic white balance mode.

Shooting w hen the lighting condition changes

• After the lighting condition changes, readjust the white balance using the WHITE

BALANCE ∑ button while the digital camcorder is in Standby mode. The WHITE

BALANCE ∑ button does not function during recording.

• If you are adjusting the aperture (iris) and shutter speed manually, then when you

move from indoors to outdoors or vice-versa, set AUTO LOCK to ON and then set it

to OFF again.

• After you move from indoors to outdoors or vice-versa, or detach the battery to

replace it, while shooting in automatic white balance mode, point the digital

camcorder at a white subject for about 10 seconds before you start recording.

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Usin g t h e ND filt e r

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 light), you can prevent

the picture from going out of focus under bright conditions.

Wh e n ND ON fla sh e s in t h e vie w fin d e r

Set ND FILTER to ON [a ].

The flashing indicator disappears, and the ND indicator remains.

Wh e n ND OFF fla sh e s in t h e vie w fin d e r

Set ND FILTER to OFF [b ].

The indicator disappears.

FILTER

[a]

[b]

OFF

ND ON

ND OFF

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Usin g t h e ze b ra p a t t e rn

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 area of high brightness

and overexposure. You can check the picture level of a subject by displaying the zebra

pattern.

Before you start recording, use the zebra pattern as a guide for adjusting the aperture,

gain, and shutter speed.

(1) Open the cover, then press MENU to display the menu in the viewfinder.

(2) Press

(3) Press

to select ZEBRA, then press EXECUTE.

to select ON, then press EXECUTE.

(4) Press MENU to erase the menu display.

D ZOOM

16 : 9 WIDE

ZEBRA

COMMANDER

BEEP

OFF

FRAME REC

INT REC

[ MENU ] : END

[a ]

ZEBRA

OFF

[ MENU ] : END

D ZOOM

16 : 9 WIDE

ZEBRA

COMMANDER

BEEP

FRAME REC

INT REC

[ MENU ] : END

Note on shooting w ith the zebra pattern

Even though you see the zebra pattern in the viewfinder, the zebra pattern is not

recorded.

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You can adjust the recording sound level. Use headphones (not supplied) to monitor

the sound when you adjust.

Ch e ckin g t h e re co rd in g le ve l

Use the level indicator in the display window.

If the input level is excessive, the PEAK indicator lights. If the PEAK indicator remains

lit, adjust the recording sound manually.

PEAK

REC LEVEL

Ad ju st in g t h e re co rd in g le ve l a u t o m a t ica lly

Set the REC LEVEL switch to AUTO.

REC LEVEL

AUTO

MANU

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(1) Set the REC LEVEL switch to MANU.

(2) Turn REC LEVEL to adjust the sound level so that the PEAK indicator does not

light up. You can adjust the level of each channel separately.

We recommend using headphones (not supplied) to monitor the sound when you

adjust.

You can use AUDIO MONITOR to monitor the L, R, or stereo sound.

REC LEVEL

AUTO

MANU

REC LEVEL

To a t t e n u a t e t h e re co rd in g le ve l

Set the MIC switch to ATT.

• Normally set to off (green position)

• When recording very loud sounds, set to ATT

To re d u ce w in d n o ise o f t h e b u ilt -in m icro p h o n e

If there is a loud wind, set the BUILT-IN MIC switch to WIND, however, low frequency

input signal will weaken.

To ch a n g e t h e d ire ct io n a lit y o f t h e b u ilt -in m icro p h o n e

Set DIRECTION SELECT to the desired position (0°/ 90°/ 120°).

When set to 0° the sound is in monaural.

MIC

(PLUG IN POWER)

DIRECTION SELECT

MIC

BUILT-IN MIC

AUDIO INPUT SELECT

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To u se e xt e rn a l m icro p h o n e

You can record narration using an external microphone.

Set AUDIO INPUT SELECT to MIC.

Set MIC SELECT to NORM so that you can record with an external microphone but the

built-in microphone will be disabled.

Set MIC SELECT to DUAL so that the external microphone records on the L channel

and the built-in microphone records on the R channel. Respectively, the sound is in

monaural.

MIC

MIC SELECT

AUDIO INPUT SELECT

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Re le a sin g t h e STEADY SHOT fu n ct io n

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 digital camcorder to a tripod, you need not worry about camera-

shake.

Release the Steady Shot function.

Set STEADY SHOT to OFF.

STEADY SHOT

OFF

To a ct iva t e t h e St e a d y Sh o t fu n ct io n a g a in

Set STEADY SHOT to ON.

Note on the Steady Shot function

The Steady Shot function will not correct excessive camera-shake.

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Ma kin g a cu st o m p re se t

Use this menu setting to achieve consistent picture quality. This feature lets you

customize the picture quality.

Adjusts

Adjustment value

Item

Color intensity

Decreases color intensity

COLOR LEV

˜ Increases color intensity

SHARPNESS

WB SHIFT

Sharpness

Softer ˜ Sharper

Bluish ˜ Reddish

Darker ˜ Brighter

White balance

Brightness

AE SHIFT*

* When the aperture, shutter speed and gain are set manually, AE SHIFT level does not

change.

(1) Open the cover, then press MENU to display the menu in the viewfinder.

(2) Press

to select CUSTOM, then press EXECUTE.

The custom preset menu appears.

(3) Press

to select SET, then press EXECUTE.

to select ON, then press EXECUTE.

(4) Press

(5) Press

(6) Press

to select the desired item, then press EXECUTE.

to adjust the selected mode, then press EXECUTE.

(7) Press MENU to erase the menu display and display

in the viewfinder.

To perform other menu settings, press

EXECUTE.

to select RETURN, then press

D ZOOM

16 : 9 WIDE

ZEBRA

COMMANDER

BEEP

OFF

CUSTOM PRESET

RETURN

FRAME REC

INT REC

RETURN

SET

COLOR LEV

SHARPNESS

WB SHIFT

AE SHIFT

RESET

SET

[ MENU ] : END

COLOR LEV

SHARPNESS

WB SHIFT

AE SHIFT

RESET

[ RETURN ] : MENU

CUSTOM PRESET

COLOR LEV

CUSTOM PRESET

SET

OFF

[ MENU ] : END

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To t u rn o ff cu st o m p re se t

(1) While the digital camcorder is in Standby mode, press MENU.

(2) Press

(3) Press

(4) Press

to select CUSTOM, then press EXECUTE.

to select SET, then press EXECUTE.

to select OFF, then press EXECUTE.

goes off in the viewfinder.

(5) Press MENU to erase the menu display.

To t u rn o n cu st o m p re se t a g a in

(1) While the digital camcorder is in Standby mode, press MENU.

(2) Press

(3) Press

(4) Press

to select CUSTOM, then press EXECUTE.

to select SET, then press EXECUTE.

to select ON, then press EXECUTE.

(5) Press MENU to display

in the viewfinder.

To re st o re t h e st a n d a rd se t t in g s

(1) While the digital camcorder is in Standby mode, press MENU.

(2) Press

to select CUSTOM, then press EXECUTE.

(3) Press

to select RESET, then press EXECUTE.

FINISHED appears in the viewfinder

(4) Press MENU to erase the menu display.

To ch e ck t h e cu st o m p re se t se t t in g s

You can display and check the custom preset settings in the viewfinder while recording.

Press CP CHECK on the front of the digital camcorder while the digital camcorder is in

Standby mode or recording mode.

The custom preset settings are displayed in the viewfinder.

Press CP CHECK again to make the display disappear.

Note on custom preset

You can turn on custom preset when in automatic mode and also when in manual

mode.

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Re -re co rd in g a p ict u re in t h e m id d le o f a

re co rd e d t a p e

You can insert a scene in the middle of a recorded tape by setting the starting and

ending points. The previous recorded portion will be erased.

(1) While the digital camcorder is in Standby mode, keep pressing the + (forward

playback) or – (reverse playback) side of EDITSEARCH, and release the button

where you want to end the insertion [b ]. The digital camcorder enters Standby

mode again.

(2) Press ZERO SET MEMORY.

The counter is reset to “0:00:00”.

“ZERO SET MEMORY” flashes and the ending point is stored in memory.

(3) Hold down the – side of EDITSEARCH until the digital camcorder goes back to the

point where you want to start the insertion [a ].

(4) Press START/ STOP to start re-recording. The insert recording stops automatically

at the counter zero point, and the digital camcorder enters Standby mode again.

Zero set memory resumes automatically.

[a ]

[b ]

EDITSEARCH

START/STOP

LOCK

STANDBY

PHOTO

STANDBY

ZERO SET

MEMORY

ZERO SET

MEMORY

To ch a n g e t h e e n d p o in t

Press ZERO SET MEMORY so that “ZERO SET MEMORY” disappears.

Repeat steps 1 to 3.

Notes on editsearch

• The picture may be distorted at the end of the inserted portion when it is played back.

• Zero set memory may not function when there is a blank portion between pictures on

a tape.

• You can re-record without using the zero set memory. Skip steps 1 and 2. Press

START/ STOP to stop recording.

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Se a rch in g t h e re co rd e d p ict u re

When you use a cassette memory-mounted DV cassette (

logo*) which can store

the recorded date and time, etc., you can search the recorded picture with the date or

time using the Remote Commander (Cassette memory search). You can also search

the photo-recorded pictures only, or the recorded picture in the backward and forward

direction from the present position without cassette memory.

is a trademark.

Se a rch in g t h e re co rd e d p ict u re w it h t h e d a t e o r t im e – Ca sse t t e

m e m o ry se a rch

(1) Set the POWER switch to ON, then set CAMERA/ VTR to VTR.

(2) Open the cover, press MENU to display the menu in the viewfinder.

(3) Set CM SEARCH to ON in the menu system.

(4) Press MENU to erase the menu display.

(5) Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander to select date search (search

with the date) or photo search (search the photo recorded-pictures only).

(6) On the Remote Commander, press + to search forward or = to search

backward.

MODE

POWER

CAMERA

DATE SEARCH

PHOTO SEARCH

OFF

VTR

96. 10.24

96. 11.

96. 11.23

96. 12.24

96. 12.25

96. 10.24

96. 11.

96. 11.23

96. 12.24 16:15 PM

96. 12.25 21:43 PM

3:52 PM

10:29 AM

8:12 AM

97. 1.

12:05 PM

DATE SEARCH

PHOTO SEARCH

96. 10.24

96. 11.

96. 11.23

96. 12.24

96. 12.25

96. 10.24

96. 11.

96. 11.23

96. 12.24 16:15 PM

96. 12.25 21:43 PM

3:52 PM

10:29 AM

8:12 AM

97. 1.

12:05 PM

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Notes on cassette memory search

• You can search up to 6 days for date search and 43 pictures for photo search when

you use the 4k-bit cassette memory.

• Make sure that the lithium battery is installed if using cassette memory.

Se a rch in g t h e re co rd e d p ict u re w it h o u t u sin g ca sse t t e m e m o ry

(1) Set the POWER switch to ON, then set CAMERA/ 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.

(4) Press MENU to erase the menu display.

(5) Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander to select date search (search

with the date) or photo search (search the photo-recorded pictures only).

(6) On the Remote Commander, press + to search forward or = to search

backward.

Each time you press + or =, the digital camcorder searches for the next scene.

To st o p se a rch in g

Press π.

If your tape has blank portions betw een pictures

The digital camcorder may not search for the recorded picture or data may not be

stored.

Notes on searching

• The digital camcorder may not search correctly if the beginning of the search portion

is too close to the tape head position.

• When you use date search, the digital camcorder plays back the search picture, and

when you use photo search, the digital camcorder enters playback pause when it

finds the point it was searching for.

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Disp la yin g re co rd in g d a t a

You can display the recording data (date/ time or various setting when recorded) 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. Each time you

press DATA CODE, the indicator cycles in the viewfinder as follows:

When you select DATE/ CAM from the menu [a ]:

recorded date and time n various settings n no indication

When you select DATE from the menu [b ]:

recorded date and time n no indication

Press DATA CODE repeatedly to erase the display.

[a]

[b]

1997

10:13:02 AM

1997

10:13:02 AM

DATA CODE

AUTO

6 0 AWB

F1.6 0dB

Wh e n b a rs (--:--:--) a p p e a r

• A blank portion of the tape is being played back.

• The tape was recorded by a digital camcorder without the Data Code function.

• The tape was recorded by a digital camcorder without having date and time set.

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Ed it in g o n t o a n o t h e r t a p e

You can create your own video program by editing with any other DV,

mini DV,

h 8 mm, H Hi8, j VHS, k S-VHS,  VHSC, K S-VHSC, or l Betamax

VCR that has video/ audio inputs.

You can edit with little deterioration of picture and sound quality when using the DV

connecting cable (not supplied).

Be fo re e d it in g

Connect the digital camcorder to the VCR using the supplied A/ V connecting cable or

the VMC-2DV connecting cable (not supplied).

To u se t h e A/V co n n e ct in g ca b le

Set the input selector on the VCR to LINE.

If your VCR is a monaural type

Connect only the white plug for audio on both the digital camcorder and the VCR.

With this connection, the sound is monaural.

To u se t h e DV co n n e ct in g ca b le

Simply connect the DV connecting cable to DV IN/ OUT of the digital camcorder and

DV products to DV IN of DV products.

DV IN/OUT

DV jack

VMC-2DV

: Signal flow

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Notes on editing w hen using the DV connecting cable

• You can connect one VCR only.

• Connect the l LANC jacks when controlling this digital camcorder from another

VCR for editing.

• If you recorded the playback pauses picture via the DV jack, the recorded picture

becomes rough.

• You can use this digital camcorder as a recorder.

In this case, you do not need to change the DV connecting cable’s connection since the

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Ed it in g o n t o a n o t h e r t a p e

the TV and/ or in the viewfinder.

When you use this digital camcorder as a recorder

Cassette memory data is not recorded.

St a rt in g e d it in g

(1) Set the POWER switch to ON and then set CAMERA/ 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 back the recorded tape on the digital camcorder until you locate the point

where you want to start editing. Then set the digital camcorder to playback pause

mode.

(4) Set the recording VCR to recording pause mode.

(5) Press P on the digital camcorder and VCR simultaneously to start editing.

To e d it m o re sce n e s

Repeat steps 3 to 5.

To st o p e d it in g

Press π on the digital camcorder and VCR.

Note on editing w hen using the A/V connecting cable

Press DISPLAY on the Remote Commander while editing onto another tape to turn off

the display indicators. Otherwise, the indicators will be recorded on the tape.

Note on Fine Synchro Edit

If you connect a VCR that has the Fine Synchro Edit feature to the l LANC jack of the

digital camcorder using a LANC cable (not supplied), the edit will be even more

precise.

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Re p la cin g re co rd in g o n a t a p e

You can insert a new picture, sound, recording data/ time, camera information, etc.,

from a VCR onto your already recorded tape by specifying the starting and ending

points.

Connection is the same as in “To use the DV connecting cable” on page 62.

(1) Set the POWER switch to ON and then set CAMERA/ VTR to VTR.

(2) On the VCR, search for the start point to be inserted for playback, then set it to

playback pause mode.

(3) On the digital camcorder, search for the point where you want to end insert editing,

then set it to playback pause mode.

It is convenient to use EDITSEARCH.

(4) Press ZERO SET MEMORY.

The counter is reset to zero (0:00:00).

“ZERO SET MEMORY” flashes and the ending point is stored in memory.

(5) On the digital camcorder, search for the point where you want to start editing, then

set it to playback pause mode.

(6) Set the digital camcorder to recording pause mode.

(7) Press P on the digital camcorder and VCR simultaneously to start editing.

The editing starts and the new scene is inserted on the recorded tape. The editing

stops automatically near the counter zero point (0:00:00).

PAUSE

POWER

OFF

ZERO SET

MEMORY

CAMERA

VTR

REC

To ch a n g e t h e e n d p o in t

Press ZERO SET MEMORY so that “ZERO SET MEMORY” disappears.

Repeat steps 3 to 4.

To stop editing

Press π.

To edit w ithout setting the end point

Instead of steps 3 and 4, press π at the desired end point.

Notes on editing

• You cannot edit with equipment which is not connected the DV connector.

• The previous recommended scene is erased when editing starts.

• The picture may be distorted at the end of the inserted portion when it is play back.

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Au d io d u b b in g

If you recorded in 12 bit recording mode, you can add stereo narration or music to the

recording.

Ma kin g co n n e ct io n s

To u se a d d it io n a l a u d io lin e in

Connect the LINE OUT jacks of an audio source to the rear AUDIO IN jacks of the

digital camcorder using an audio connecting cord (not supplied) and then set AUDIO

INPUT SELECT to LINE.

To u se a n a d d it io n a l m icro p h o n e

Use the built-in microphone or connect an external microphone (not supplied) to the

MIC (PLUG IN POWER) jack, then set AUDIO INPUT SELECT to MIC.

MIC (PLUG IN POWER)

Audio source

LINE OUT

AUDIO IN

AUDIO INPUT SELECT

: Signal flow

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Au d io d u b b in g

Re co rd in g

(1) Set the POWER switch to ON and then set CAMERA/ 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 DUB

(5) Adjust the recording volume.

(6) Press P.

Audio dubbing begins.

If you are using an audio source system, press P on the stereo at the same time.

AUDIO

DUB

REW

PLAY

REC LEVEL

PAUSE

Audio source

: Signal flow

To st o p re co rd in g

Press π.

To p a u se re co rd in g

Press P. To start recording again, press P.

To a d ju st t h e vo lu m e

If you set REC LEVEL to AUTO, the volume is automatically adjusted.

To adjust the volume manually, set REC LEVEL to MANU, and turn the REC LEVEL

dials.

To fin d t h e e n d p o in t o f a re co rd in g w h e n d u b b in g

Use the time code display. Set ZERO SET MEMORY to the end point of the recording,

and you will be able to see when you have reached the end point.

Note on audio dubbing

You cannot operate audio dubbing on 16 bit recorded tapes.

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Ad d it io n a l in fo rm a t io n

Ch a n g in g t h e lit h iu m b a t t e ry in t h e d ig it a l

ca m co rd e r

Your digital camcorder is supplied with a lithium battery installed. When the battery

becomes weak or dead, the I indicator flashes in the viewfinder for about 5 seconds

when you set the digital camcorder to CAMERA mode with the POWER switch ON. In

this case, replace the battery w ith a Sony CR2025 or Duracell DL-2025 lithium

battery. Use of any other battery may present a risk of fire or explosion.

The lithium battery for the digital camcorder lasts for about 1 year under normal

operation. (The lithium battery that comes installed at the factory may not last 1 year.)

No t e s o n lit h iu m b a t t e ry

• Keep the lithium battery out of the reach of children.

Should the battery be sw allow ed, immediately consult a doctor.

• Wipe the battery with a dry cloth to assure a good contact.

• Do not hold the battery with metallic tweezers, otherwise a short-circuit may occur.

• The lithium battery has positive (+) side and negative (–) side as illustrated. Be sure

to insert the lithium battery w ith the positive side facing out.

(–)

(+)

WARNING

The battery may explode if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble, or dispose of in

fire.

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Ch a n g in g t h e lit h iu m b a t t e ry in t h e d ig it a l ca m co rd e r

Ch a n g in g t h e lit h iu m b a t t e ry

When replacing the lithium battery, keep the battery pack or other power source

attached. Otherwise, you will need to reset the date, time and other items in the menu

system retained by the lithium battery.

(1) Loosen the two screws under the shoulder pad.

(2) Slide the shoulder pad toward the back of the camera.

(3) Open the lid of the lithium battery compartment.

(4) Push the lithium battery down once and pull it out from the holder.

(5) Install the lithium battery with the positive (+) side facing out. Close the lid.

(6) Slide the shoulder pad toward the front of the camera and tighten the screws.

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Re se t t in g t h e d a t e a n d t im e

You can reset the date and time in the menu system.

(1) Open the cover, then press MENU to display the menu.

(2) Press

(3) Press

to select CLOCK SET, then press EXECUTE.

or to select the desired year, then press EXECUTE. Set the day,

month, hour, and minutes by pressing

and then pressing EXECUTE.

(4) Press MENU to erase the menu display.

FRAME REC

INT REC

SLOW SHTR

S PRESET

G PRESET

CUSTOM

D ZOOM

16 : 9 WIDE

ZEBRA

COMMANDER

BEEP

FRAME REC

INT REC

OFF

1996

CLOCK SET

- - : - - : - -

CLOCK SET

12 00 AM

[ MENU ] : END

1997

CLOCK SET

12 00 AM

CLOCK SET

12 00 AM

[ MENU ] : END

1997

CLOCK SET

12 00 AM

CLOCK SET

12 00 AM

[ MENU ] : END

1997

CLOCK SET

12 00 AM

CLOCK SET

12 00 AM

[ MENU ] : END

1997

CLOCK SET

00 AM

CLOCK SET

00 AM

[ MENU ] : END

FRAME REC

INT REC

SLOW SHTR

S PRESET

G PRESET

CUSTOM

1997

8:20:01 AM

CLOCK SET

20 AM

CLOCK SET

[ MENU ] : END

To co rre ct t h e d a t e a n d t im e se t t in g

Repeat the above procedure.

To ch e ck t h e p re se t d a t e a n d t im e

The date and time are shown in the display window. Which can only be seen when the

power is on.

The year changes as follow s:

1996

1997

· · · · n 2026

Note on the time indicator

The internal clock of this digital camcorder operates on a 12-hour cycle.

• 12:00 AM stands for midnight.

• 12:00 PM stands for noon.

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No t e s o n vid e o ca sse t t e s

Usa b le ca sse t t e s

Use a DV cassette. You cannot use any other

mini DV, h 8 mm, H Hi8, j

VHS, k S-VHS,  VHSC, K S-VHSC or l Betamax cassette.

We recommend using an ME cassette

You can get the highest quality pictures with this digital camcorder using an ME

cassette which is the highest quality cassette.

You may not get as good quality with lesser quality cassettes.

Co p yrig h t sig n a l

Wh e n yo u p la y b a ck

Using this digital camcorder, you cannot play back a tape that has recorded copyright

control signals for copyright protection of software. “COPY INHIBIT” appears on the

TV and in the viewfinder if you try to play back such a tape. This digital camcorder

does not record copyright control signals on the tape when it records.

No t e s o n t h e DV ca sse t t e

Go ld -p la t e d co n n e ct o r o f t h e DV ca sse t t e

If the gold-plated connector of the DV cassette gets dirty or dust sticks to the connector,

the digital camcorder may malfunction when using the cassette memory functions such

as cassette memory search.

Clean the connector with the swab once every ten times you eject the cassette [a ].

To p re ve n t a ccid e n t a l e ra su re

Slide the protect tab on the cassette so that the red portion is visible [b ].

Wh e n a ffixin g a la b e l o n t h e DV ca sse t t e

Be sure to affix a label on only the location illustrated below so as not to cause

malfunction of the digital camcorder [c].

Aft e r u sin g t h e DV ca sse t t e

After use, please be sure to rewind the tape completely (to prevent picture and sound

distortion).

Return to its case and store in upright position.

[b ]

REC

SAVE

[a ]

[c]

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Tip s fo r u sin g t h e b a t t e ry p a ck

This section shows you how you can get the most out of your battery pack.

Pre p a rin g t h e b a t t e ry p a ck

Alw a ys ca rry a d d it io n a l b a t t e rie s

Have sufficient battery pack power to do 2 to 3 times as much recording as you have

planned.

Ba t t e ry life is sh o rt e r in a co ld e n viro n m e n t

Battery efficiency is decreased, and the battery will be used up more quickly, if you are

recording in a cold environment.

To sa ve b a t t e ry p o w e r

Turn STANDBY down to LOCK when not recording to save battery power.

A smooth transition between scenes can be made even if recording is stopped and

started again. While you are positioning the subject, selecting an angle, or looking

through the viewfinder lens, the lens moves automatically and the battery is used. The

battery is also used when a tape is inserted or removed.

Wh e n t o re p la ce t h e b a t t e ry p a ck

While you are using your digital camcorder, the remaining battery indicator in the

viewfinder decreases gradually as battery power is used up.

When the remaining battery indicator reaches the lowest point, the i indicator may

appear and start flashing in the viewfinder.

When the i indicator in the viewfinder changes from slow flashing to rapid flashing

while you are recording, set the POWER switch to OFF on the digital camcorder and

replace the battery pack. Leave the tape in the digital camcorder to obtain a smooth

transition between scenes after the battery pack has been replaced.

No t e s o n t h e re ch a rg e a b le b a t t e ry p a ck

Ca u t io n

Never leave the battery pack in temperatures above 60°C (140°F), such as in a car

parked in the sun or under direct sunlight.

Th e b a t t e ry p a ck h e a t s u p

During charging or recording, the battery pack heats up. This is caused by energy that

has been generated and a chemical change that has occurred inside the battery pack.

This is not cause for concern and is normal.

Ba t t e ry p a ck ca re

• Remove the battery pack form the digital camcorder after using it, and keep it in

a cool place. When the battery pack is installed to the digital camcorder, a small

amount of current flows to the digital camcorder even if the POWER switch is set to

OFF. This shortens battery life.

• The battery pack is always discharging even when it is not in use after charging.

Therefore, you should charge the battery pack right before using the digital

camcorder.

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Tip s fo r u sin g t h e b a t t e ry p a ck

Th e sw it ch o n t h e b a t t e ry p a ck

This switch is provided so that you can mark the charged battery pack. Set the switch

to the “green mark” position when charging is completed. (When removed from the

charging adaptor, the switch exposes the green mark. When removed from your digital

camcorder, no mark is indicated.)

Th e life o f t h e b a t t e ry p a ck

If the battery indicator flashes rapidly just after turning on the digital camcorder with a

fully charged battery pack, the battery pack should be replaced with a new fully

charged one.

Ch a rg in g t e m p e ra t u re

You should charge batteries at temperatures from 10°C to 30°C (from 50°F to 86°F).

Lower temperatures require a longer charging time.

No t e s o n ch a rg in g

A b ra n d -n e w b a t t e ry p a ck

A brand-new battery pack is not charged. Before using the battery pack, charge it

completely.

Re ch a rg e t h e b a t t e ry p a ck w h e n e ve r yo u like

You do not have to discharge it before recharging. If you charged the battery pack fully

but you did not use it for a long time, it becomes discharged. Then recharge the battery

pack before use.

No t e s o n t h e t e rm in a ls

If the terminals (metal parts on the back) are not clean, the battery charge

duration w ill be shortened.

When the terminals are not clean or when the battery pack has not been used for a long

time, repeatedly install and remove the battery pack a few times. This improves the

contact condition. Also, wipe the + and – terminals with a soft dry cloth or paper.

Be su re t o o b se rve t h e fo llo w in g

• Keep the battery pack away from fire.

• Keep the battery pack dry.

• Do not open nor try to disassemble the battery pack.

• Do not expose the battery pack to any mechanical shock.

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Ma in t e n a n ce in fo rm a t io n a n d p re ca u t io n s

Mo ist u re co n d e n sa t io n

If the digital camcorder is brought directly from a cold place to a warm place, moisture

may condense inside the digital camcorder, on the surface of the tape, or on the lens. In

this condition, the tape may stick to the head drum and be damaged or the unit may not

operate correctly. To prevent possible damage under these circumstances, the digital

camcorder is furnished with moisture sensors. Please, take the following precautions.

In sid e t h e d ig it a l ca m co rd e r

If there is moisture inside the digital camcorder, the beep sounds and the { indicator

flashes. If this happens, none of the functions except cassette ejection will work. Open

the cassette compartment, turn off the digital camcorder, and leave it about 1 hour.

When 6 indicator flashes at the same time, the cassette is inserted in the digital

camcorder. Eject the cassette, turn off the digital camcorder, and leave also the cassette

about 1 hour. You can continue use of digital camcorder when the { indicator does not

appear when the power is turned on again.

On t h e le n s

If moisture condenses on the lens, no indicator appears, but the picture becomes dim.

Turn off the power and do not use the digital camcorder for about 1 hour.

Ho w t o p re ve n t m o ist u re co n d e n sa t io n

When bringing the digital camcorder from a cold place to a warm place, put the digital

camcorder in a plastic bag and allow it to adapt to room conditions over a period of

time.

(1) Be sure to tightly seal the plastic bag containing the digital camcorder.

(2) Remove the bag when the air temperature inside it has reached the temperature

surrounding it (after about 1 hour).

Vid e o h e a d cle a n in g

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 picture does not appear

• the v indicator flashes in the viewfinder.

[a ]

[b ]

If the picture becomes like [a ] or [b ], clean the video heads with the Sony DV-12CL

cleaning cassette (not supplied). After checking the picture, if it is still “noisy”, repeat

the cleaning. (Do not repeat cleaning more than 5 times.)

Note

If the Sony DV-12CL cleaning cassette (not supplied) is not available in your area,

consult your nearest Sony dealer.

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Ma in t e n a n ce in fo rm a t io n a n d p re ca u t io n s

Re m o vin g d u st fro m in sid e t h e vie w fin d e r

(1) While pressing PUSH , open the viewfinder.

(2) Clean the surface with a commercially available blower.

(3) Close the viewfinder until it clicks.

Pre ca u t io n s

Dig it a l ca m co rd e r o p e ra t io n

• Operate the digital camcorder on 7.2 V (battery pack) or 8.4 V (AC power adaptor).

• For DC or AC operation, use the accessories recommended in this manual.

• Should any solid object or liquid get inside the casing, unplug the digital camcorder

and have it checked by a Sony dealer before operating it any further.

• Avoid rough handling or mechanical shock. Be particularly careful of the lens.

• Keep the POWER switch set to OFF when not using the digital camcorder.

• Do not wrap up the digital camcorder and operate it since heat may build up

internally.

• Keep the digital camcorder away from strong magnetic fields or mechanical vibration.

On Ha n d lin g Ta p e s

• Do not insert anything into the small holes on the cassette.

• Do not open the tape protect cover or touch the tape.

• Avoid touching or damaging the terminals.

To remove dust, clean the terminals with a soft cloth.

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Dig it a l ca m co rd e r ca re

• 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 and

player sections and play back a tape for about 3 minutes.

• Clean the lens with a soft brush to remove dust. If there are fingerprints on it, remove

them with a soft cloth.

• Clean the digital camcorder body with a dry soft cloth, or a soft cloth lightly

moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of solvent which may

damage the finish.

AC p o w e r a d a p t o r

Charging

• Use only a lithium ion type battery pack.

• Place the battery pack on a flat surface without vibration during charging.

• The battery pack will get hot during charging. This is normal.

Others

• Unplug the unit from the wall outlet when not in use for a long time. To disconnect

the power cord pull it out by the plug. Never pull the power cord itself.

• Do not operate the unit with a damaged cord or if the unit has been dropped or

damaged.

• Do not bend the power cord forcibly, or put a heavy object on it. This will damage

the cord and may cause a fire or electrical shock.

• Be sure that nothing metallic comes into contact with the metal parts of the

connecting plate. If this happens, a short may occur and the unit may be damaged.

• Always keep the metal contacts clean.

• Do not disassemble the unit.

• Do not apply mechanical shock or drop the unit.

• While the unit is in use, particularly during charging, keep it away from AM receivers

and video equipment because it will disturb AM reception and video operation.

• The unit becomes warm while in use. This is normal.

• Do not place the unit in locations that are:

- Extremely hot or cold

- Dusty or dirty

- Very humid

- Vibrating

If any difficulty should arise, unplug the unit and contact your nearest Sony dealer.

This mark indicates that this product is a genuine accessory for Sony

video products.

When purchasing Sony video products, Sony recommends that you

purchase accessories with this “GENUINE VIDEO ACCESSORIES” mark.

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Usin g yo u r d ig it a l ca m co rd e r a b ro a d

Each country has its own electric and TV color systems. Before using your digital

camcorder abroad, check the following points.

Po w e r so u rce s

You can use your digital camcorder in any country with the AC-V615 AC power

adaptor within 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/ 60 Hz.

Diffe re n ce in co lo r syst e m s

This digital camcorder is an NTSC system based digital camcorder. If you want to view

the playback picture on a TV, it must be an NTSC system based TV.

Check the following list.

NTSC system countries

Bahama Islands, Bolivia, Canada, Central America, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Jamaica,

Japan, Korea, Mexico, Peru, Surinam, Taiwan, the Philippines, the U.S.A., Venezuela,

etc.

PAL system countries

Australia, Austria, Belgium, China, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Great Britain,

Holland, Hong Kong, Italy, Kuwait, Malaysia, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal,

Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, etc.

PAL-M system country

Brazil

PAL-N system countries

Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay

SECAM system countries

Bulgaria, Czech Republic, France, Guyana, Hungary, Iran, Iraq, Monaco, Poland,

Russia, Slovak Republic, Ukraine, etc.

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Tro u b le ch e ck

If you run into any problem using the digital camcorder, use the following table to

troubleshoot the problem. Should the difficulty persist, disconnect the power source

and contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.

Dig it a l ca m co rd e r

Pow er

Cause and/or Corrective Action

Symptom

•

The battery pack is not installed.

The power is not on.

m Install the battery pack. (p. 9)

The battery is dead.

m Use a charged battery pack. (p. 7)

The AC power adaptor is not connected to a wall outlet.

m Connect the AC power adaptor to a wall outlet. (p. 24)

While being operated in CAMERA mode, the digital

camcorder has been in Standby mode for more than 5

minutes.

The power goes off.

m Turn STANDBY down once and then up again. (p. 12)

The battery is dead.

•

m Use a charged battery pack. (p. 7)

The ambient temperature is too low. (p. 71)

The battery pack has not been charged fully.

m Charge the battery pack again. (p.7)

The battery pack is completely dead, and cannot be

recharged.

•

The battery pack is quickly

discharged.

•

m Use another battery pack. (p. 72)

Operation

Symptom

Cause and/or Corrective Action

START/ STOP does not operate.

•

The tape is stuck to the drum.

m Eject the tape. (p. 11)

The tape has run out.

m Rewind the tape or use a new one. (p. 22)

CAMERA/ VTR is set to VTR.

m Set it to CAMERA. (p. 12)

The tab on the cassette is out (red).

m Use a new tape or slide the tab. (p. 11)

The battery is dead.

The cassette cannot be removed

from the holder.

m Use a charged battery pack or the AC power adaptor.

(p. 7, 24)

{ and 6 indicators flash and

no function except for cassette

ejection works.

•

Moisture condensation has occurred.

m Remove the cassette and leave the digital camcorder for at

least 1 hour. (p. 73)

The time code is flashing in

display window.

The lithium battery is weak or dead.

m Replace the lithium battery with a new one. (p. 68)

(to be continued)

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Tro u b le ch e ck

Symptom

Cause and/or Corrective Action

•

CAMERA/ VTR is set to CAMERA.

m Set it to VTR. (p. 22)

The tape has run out.

The tape does not move when a

video control button is pressed.

m Rewind the tape or use a new one. (p. 22)

The digital camcorder is updating the cassette memory data

(only for DV cassettes with cassette memory).

m Eject the cassette after the C MEMORY indicator

disappears. (p. 11)

•

STEADY SHOT is set to OFF.

The Steady Shot function does

not activate.

m Set STEADY SHOT to ON. (p. 55)

FOCUS is set to MANU.

The autofocusing function does

not work.

m Set it to AUTO. (p. 39)

Shooting conditions are not suitable for autofocus.

m Set FOCUS to MANU to focus manually. (p.38)

AUDIO INPUT SELECT is set to LINE.

m Set it to MIC.

DIRECTION SELECT is set to 0°.

m Set it to 90° or 120°. (p. 14)

The microphone does not work

while recording.

Built-in microphone sound

does not record in stereo when

monitoring by headphone or

line out jacks.

•

Audio format of recording tape is 16 bit.

m Dub the tape into another DV cassette in 12 bit using AV

connecting cable. (p. 15)

Audio dubbing does not work.

The picture has been recorded with BUILT-IN MIC set to

WIND.

Excessive high-pitched sound is

heard.

m When there is no wind, set it to off (green position). (p. 53)

Reset the date and time. (p. 69)

•

The date and time indicator

disappears.

Set DIGITAL MODE to OVERLAP. (p. 30)

The overlap function does not

work.

Set DIGITAL MODE to ZOOM/ 16:9 WIDE and set D ZOOM

in the menu to ON. (p. 27)

D ZOOM does not work.

Set DIGITAL MODE to ZOOM/ 16:9 WIDE. (p. 27)

D ZOOM or 16:9 WIDE mode

in the menu system cannot be

set to ON.

•

Set DIGITAL MODE to ZOOM/ 16:9 WIDE.

The slow shoutter does not

work.

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Picture

Symptom

Cause and/or Corrective Action

The image on the viewfinder

screen is not clear.

•

The viewfinder lens is not adjusted.

m Adjust the viewfinder lens. (p. 13)

When the contrast between the subject and background is too

high, vertical band appears, the digital camcorder is not

malfunctioning.

A vertical band appears when a

subject such as lights or a candle

flame is shot against a dark

background.

•

m Change locations.

A vertical band appears when

shooting a very bright subject.

The picture is “noisy” or hardly

visible.

•

This is a “smear”. The digital camcorder is not

malfunctioning.

The video heads may be dirty.

m Clean the heads using the Sony DV-12CL cleaning cassette

(not supplied). (p. 73)

v indicator flashes in the

•

The video heads may be dirty.

viewfinder.

m Clean the heads using the Sony DV-12CL cleaning cassette

(not supplied). (p. 73)

Battery remaining indicator does

not indicate full ı when you

insert a charged battery pack.

•

The ambient temperature is too low.

The battery pack is completely dead, and cannot be

recharged.

m Use another battery pack. (p. 72)

Remove the DV connecting cable, and connect it again.

While editing using the DV

connecting cable, recording

picture cannot be monitored.

•

Others

Cause and/or Corrective Action

Symptom

The supplied Remote

Commander does not work.

•

COMMANDER is set to OFF in the menu system.

m Set it to VTR4 or ID. (p. 27)

•

VTR4/ ID/ VTR2 on the Remote Commander is set to ID.

m Register the ID of the Remote Commander to the digital

camcorder. (p. 89)

•

Something is blocking the infrared rays.

m Remove the obstacle.

The batteries are not inserted with the correct polarity.

m Insert the batteries with the correct polarity. (p. 88)

The batteries are dead.

m Insert new ones. (p. 88)

While pressing PUSH, open the viewfinder. Clean the

viewfinder surface. (p.74)

There is dust in the viewfinder.

(to be continued)

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Tro u b le ch e ck

AC p o w e r a d a p t o r

Symptom

Corrective Actions

The VTR/ CAMERA or

CHARGE lamp does not light.

The CHARGE lamp flashes.

• Disconnect the power cord. After about 1 minute, reconnect

the power cord.

• See the following chart.

Wh e n t h e CHARGE la m p fla sh e s

Check through the following chart.

Remove the battery pack from the AC

power adaptor. Then install the same

battery pack again.

When the CHARGE lamp flashes again

Install another battery pack.

When the CHARGE lamp does not flash

again

If the CHARGE lamp lights up and goes

out after a while, there is no problem.*

When the CHARGE lamp flashes again

The problem is with the AC power adaptor.

When the CHARGE lamp does not flash

again

If the CHARGE lamp lights up and goes

out after a while, the problem is with the

battery pack installed first.

Please contact your nearest Sony dealer in

connection with the problem.

* If you use a battery pack which you have

just bought or which has been left unused

for a long time, the CHARGE lamp may

flash at the first charging. This does not

indicate a problem. Repeat again to charge

with the same battery pack.

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Sp e cifica t io n s

Ge n e ra l

In p u t a n d o u t p u t

co n n e ct o rs

Syst e m

Pow er requirements

7.2 V (battery pack)

Video recording system

Two rotary heads, Helical

scanning system

Audio recording system

Two rotary heads, PCM system

Video signal

S video output

4-pin mini DIN

8.4 V (AC power adaptor)

Average pow er consumption

11.6 W during camera recording

Operating temperature

0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)

Storage temperature

Luminance signal: 1 Vp-p, 75

ohm, unbalanced

Chrominance signal: 0.286 Vp-p,

75ohm, unbalanced

Video output

NTSC color, EIA standards

Usable cassette

–20°C to +60°C (–4°F to +140°F)

Dimensions (Approx.)

216 x 225 x 470 mm (w/ h/ d)

(when the viewfinder is lying flat)

DV logo printed cassette

Recording / Playback time

(using DV-120ME2 cassette)

2 hours

Fastforw ard/rew ind time

Approx. 3 min.

Image device

3 CCD (Charge Coupled Device

1/ 3")

Phono jack, 1 Vp-p, 75 ohm,

unbalanced

Audio output

Phono jacks (2: stereo L and R)

327 mV, (at load impedance 47

kilohm) impedance less than

2.2kilohm

RFU DC OUT

Special minijack, DC 5V

Headphone jack

Stereo minijack (ø 3.5 mm)

LANC control jack

Stereo mini-minijack (ø 2.5 mm)

MIC jack

Stereo minijack, 0.388 mV low

impedance with 2.5 to 3.0 V DC,

output impedance 6.8 kilohm (ø

3.5 mm)

Mass (Approx.)

3.4 kg excluding the battery pack,

lithium battery, cassette and lens

cover

3.7 kg including the battery pack

NP-F950, lithium battery CR2025,

cassette DV-120ME2 and lens

cover

Microphone

Stereo type

Supplied accessories

See page 5.

View finder

Electronic viewfinder:

Monochrome

Lens

10x (optical), 20x (digital)

f = 5.9 to 59 mm

42 to 420 mm

when converted into a 35-mm still

camera

Design and specifications are

F = 1.6 to 2.1

Audio input

subject to change without notice.

Filter diameter 52 mm

Color temperature

Auto/ Indoors (3200 K)/

Outdoors (5800 K)/ one-push

Minimum illumination

8 lux (F 1.6)

Phono jacks (2: stereo L and R)

327 mV, impedance more than 4.7

kilohm

Speaker

Dynamic speaker

DC input

Illumination range

8 lux to 100,000 lux

Recommended illumination

More than 100 lux

Shutter speed control

1/ 4 to 1/ 10,000

4-pin connector

DV IN/OUT

4-pin special connector

View finder connector

8-pin connector

Gain control

–3 to 18 dB

Aperture control

F 1.6 to F 11, CLOSE

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!™

!£

!¢

!∞

!§

!¶

!•

!ª

!¡

@º

@¡

1Stopper (p. 6)

!™Accessory shoe (p. 33)

2View finder (p. 6, 13, 74)

3View finder adjustment ring (p. 13)

4PUSH button (p. 74)

!£Hook for shoulder strap (p. 92)

!¢Cassette compartment and cassette

compartment cover (p. 10)

5View finder release lever (p. 17)

6Focus ring (p. 39)

!∞Hook for shoulder strap (p. 92)

!§EJECT 6 button (p. 10)

7FOCUS sw itch (p. 39)

!¶Speaker (p. 14)

8ND FILTER sw itch (p. 50)

9PUSH AUTO button (p. 39)

!ºPOWER sw itch (p. 12)

!¡CAMERA/VTR sw itch (p. 12, 22)

!•Battery mounting surface (p. 9)

!ªBATT lever (p. 9)

@ºAUDIO INPUT SELECT sw itch (p. 65)

@¡AUDIO IN jacks (p.65)

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@£

@¢

@∞

#¡

#™

#£

@§

@¶

@•

#¢

#∞

@ª

#º

@™BRIGHT knob (p. 13)

@£TALLY lamp (p. 13)

@¢CONTR knob (p. 13)

@∞TALLY sw itch (p. 13)

#ºLens hood cap (p. 12)

#¡EDITSEARCH button (p. 19)

#™Front START/STOP button (p. 17)

#£FADER/OVERLAP button (p. 29, 30)

@§Front Remote Commander sensor

(p. 90)

#¢WHITE BALANCE ∑ (one-push w hite

balance) button (p. 48)

@¶Grip (p. 16)

#∞CP CHECK button (p. 57)

@•Grip strap (p. 16)

@ªLens hood

You can attach a wide teleconversion lens

(not supplied) by removing the lens hood.

To remove the lens hood, loosen the lens

hood screw %º, and unscrew the lens hood

counterclockwise.

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$∞

$§

#§

#¶

$¶

$•

$ª

%º

#•

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%™

%£

#ª

$º

$¡

$™

%¢

%∞

%§

%¶

$£

$¢

#§Eyecup

$§DIRECTION SELECT sw itch (p. 14)

$¶Built-in microphone (p. 53)

$•Microphone w ind screen screw

Loosen the screw to remove wind screen.

$ªMIC sw itch (p. 54)

#¶VIEW FINDER jack (p. 6)

#•S VIDEO OUT jack (p. 20)

#ªRFU DC OUT jack (p. 21)

$ºDV IN/OUT jack (p. 62)

$¡lLANC jack

%ºLens hood screw

l stands for Local Application Control Bus %¡Pow er zoom button (p. 15)

System. The l control jack is used for

controlling the tape transport of video

equipment and peripherals connected to it.

%™PHOTO button (p. 33)

%£STANDBY (LOCK/STANDBY/PHOTO

STANDBY) sw itch (p. 12)

This jack has the same function as the jack %¢START/STOP button (p. 12)

indicated as CONTROL L or REMOTE.

$™2 (headphones) jack (p. 14)

$£MONITOR LEVEL dial (p. 14)

$¢Tally lamp/Rear Remote Commander

sensor (p. 13, 90)

%∞BUILT-IN MIC sw itch (p. 53)

%§AUDIO OUT/VIDEO OUT jacks (p. 20)

%¶DC IN jack (p. 24)

$∞MIC (PLUG IN POWER) jack (p. 14)

Connect an external microphone (not

supplied). This jack also accepts a “plug-in-

power” microphone.

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&£

&™ &¡ &º^ª^•^¶

%•SHUTTER SPEED dial and AUTO/MANUAL

sw itch (p. 42)

%ªDIGITAL MODE sw itch (p. 16, 30, 31, 44)

^ºGAIN dial and AUTO/MANUAL sw itch

(p. 45 )

^¡STEADY SHOT sw itch (p. 55)

^™WHT BAL (w hite balance) dial and AUTO/

MANUAL sw itch (p. 48)

^¢Display w indow (p. 92)

^∞PEAK indicators (L and R) (p. 52)

^§REC LEVEL dials (p. 53)

^¶REC LEVEL sw itch (p. 53)

^•MIC SELECT sw itch (p. 54)

^ªZERO SET MEMORY button (p. 58)

&ºAUDIO MODE sw itch (p. 15)

&¡SPEAKER sw itch (p. 14)

^£DISPLAY LIGHT sw itch (for display

w indow )

&™AUDIO MONITOR sw itch (p. 53)

&£AUTO LOCK sw itch (p. 12, 36)

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*£

*¡

*™

&¢

*º

&∞

&§

&¶

&•

&ª

&¢Carrying handle

&∞IRIS dial and AUTO/MANUAL sw itch

(p. 41)

*™Video controls (p. 22)

πSTOP button (stop)

0 REW button (rewind)

· PLAY button (playback)

) FF button (fast forward)

P PAUSE button (pause)

r REC switch (recording)

& SLOW button (slow speed playback)

'/ 7 FRAME buttons (direction select/

frame-by-frame)

&§Shoulder pad (p. 17)

&¶Tripod receptacle (p. 18)

&•Lithium battery cover (p. 68)

&ªShoulder pad screw s (p. 17)

*ºCover for menu and video controls

*¡Menu buttons (p. 26)

*£AUDIO DUB

button (p. 66)

At t a ch in g t h e sh o u ld e r p a d cu sh io n

Attach the supplied shoulder pad cushion to the shoulder pad.

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At t a ch in g t h e sid e cu sh io n

We recommend you to attach the side cushion to shoot with stable position.

Re m o t e Co m m a n d e r

The buttons that have the same name on the Remote Commander as on the camcorder

function identically.

!º

!¡

1Transmitter

7VTR4/ID/VTR2 sw itch (p. 89)

Point toward the remote sensor to control

the digital camcorder after turning on the

digital camcorder.

Select VTR4 or ID, the same setting as

COMMANDER in the menu system.

The VTR2 position does not function on

this digital camcorder.

2PHOTO button (p. 33)

3DISPLAY button (p. 22)

8START/STOP button

4SEARCH MODE/=/+ buttons (p. 59) 9Zoom button

Press SEARCH MODE to select date search

The zooming speed is unchangeable by the

or photo search.

Remote Commander.

5AUDIO DUB button

6ZERO SET MEMORY button

!ºDATA CODE button (p. 61)

!¡Video control buttons

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To p re p a re t h e Re m o t e Co m m a n d e r

To use the Remote Commander, you must insert two R6 (size AA) batteries. Use the

supplied R6 (size AA) batteries.

(1) Remove the battery cover from the Remote Commander.

(2) Insert both of the R6 (size AA) batteries with correct polarity.

(3) Put the battery cover back onto the Remote Commander.

Note on battery life

The batteries for the Remote Commander last about 6 months under normal operation.

When the batteries become weak or dead, the Remote Commander does not work.

To avoid damage from possible battery leakage

Remove the batteries when you will not use the Remote Commander for a long time.

To u se t h e Re m o t e Co m m a n d e r

Make sure that the COMMANDER is set to VTR4/ ID in the menu system on the digital

camcorder.

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Ab o u t t h e ID o f t h e Re m o t e Co m m a n d e r

You can avoid having the digital camcorder accidentally respond to signals from other

remote commanders by setting the VTR4/ ID/ VTR2 switch to ID. Use the supplied

Remote Commander when you set the switch to ID. When you use the Remote

Commander for the first time, register the ID following the procedure below. Once you

have registered the ID, you do not need to do so again.

(1) Open the cover, then press MENU to display the menu in the viewfinder.

(2) Press

(3) Press

to select COMMANDER, then press EXECUTE.

to select ID SET.

(4) Set VTR4/ ID/ VTR2 on the Remote Commander to ID.

(5) Point the Remote Commander at the Remote Commander sensor on the digital

camcorder and press p STOP on the Remote Commander.

After the beep sound, the ID of the Remote Commander is registered, and the

COMMANDER is set to ID in the menu system.

(6) Press MENU to erase the menu display.

D ZOOM

16 : 9 WIDE

ZEBRA

COMMANDER

BEEP

FRAME REC

INT REC

OFF

COMMANDER

[ MENU ] : END

VTR4

OFF

ID SET

[ MENU ] : END

COMMANDER

VTR4

OFF

ID SET

COMMANDER [ STOP ] : ID SET

VTR 4

VTR 2

STOP

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Re m o t e co n t ro l d ire ct io n

Aim the Remote Commander at either of the two remote commander sensors.

The range of the Remote Commander is about 5m indoors. Use the Remote

Commander as close to flat as possible, otherwise it may not work.

Remote Commander sensors

Notes on the Remote Commander

• Keep the Remote Commander sensor away from strong light sources such as direct

sunlight or illumination. Otherwise, the remote control may not be effective.

• Be sure that there is no obstacle between the Remote Commander sensor on the

digital camcorder and the Remote Commander.

• When you operate this digital camcorder using the supplied Remote Commander,

other video equipment may work in error. In this case, set the commander modes of

this digital camcorder to ID.

• You do not need to store the ID again, after having done so once. Set COMMANDER

to ID in the menu system, and set the VTR4/ ID/ VTR2 switch on the Remote

Commander to ID.

• The stored ID is not erased even if you replace the lithium battery.

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In t h e vie w fin d e r

ND ON

4000

F2.8

STBY

0 :13 : 46

106 m i n

1 6 B I T

PHOTO

!¡

!™

!£

!¢

!∞

!§

!¶

!•

0dB

16 : 9 WIDE

FADER

AUDIO LINE

1Manual focusing indicator (p. 40)

!™Time code

appears when focusing far,

when focusing close.

2ND filter indicator (p. 50)

3White balance indicator (p. 48)

4Steady shot indicator (p. 55)

5Zoom indicator (p. 15, 39)

appears

!£Remaining tape indicator

!¢Audio mode indicator (p. 15)

!∞INTERVAL/ FRAME REC/ PHOTO/ ZERO

SET MEMORY/ C MEMORY/ date search/

Photo search indicator (p. 34, 35, 33, 11,

58, 59)

6Manual setting data/ w ide mode/ fader !§AUDIO LINE/DV IN indicator (p. 65)

or overlap indicators (p. 41, 42, 45, 31, 29,

30)

When AUDIO INPUT SELECT is set to

LINE, this indicator appears

If not set, the indicator disappears, and all !¶Remaining battery indicator (p. 71)

indicators below rise 1 row.

7Data code indicators (p. 61)

8Lithium battery indicator (p. 67)

9Recording/battery lamp (p. 12)

0Custom preset indicator (p. 56)

!¡Video control mode (p. 12)

!•Warning indicators (p. 93)

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In t h e d isp la y w in d o w

MEMORY

min

1234 5 6

8 9

1Time code

2MEMORY indicator (p. 58)

5Date/aperture indicator (p. 69, 41)

6Remaining battery indicator (p. 71)

Same as ZERO SET MEMORY indicator in 7Time indicator (p. 69)

the viewfinder.

8Remaining tape indicators

3Warning indicators (p. 93)

4Flash indicator

9Audio level indicators (p. 52)

At t a ch in g t h e sh o u ld e r st ra p

Attach the shoulder strap (not supplied) to the hooks for the shoulder strap.

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Wa rn in g in d ica t o rs

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.

5min

C MEMORY

1The battery is w eak or dead.

8Some other trouble has occurred.

Disconnect the power source and contact

your Sony dealer or local authorized

facility.

9The lithium battery is w eak or is not

installed.

Slow flashing: The battery is weak.

Fast flashing: The battery is dead.

2The tape is near the end.

The flashing is slow.

3The tape has run out.

The flashing becomes rapid.

0Updating the cassette memory data.

Wait until C MEMORY disappears.

The cassette compartment automatically

lifts up and opens after the indicator

disappears.

4No tape has been inserted.

5The tab on the tape is out (red).

6Moisture condensation has occurred.

7The video heads may be contaminated.

This indicator appears only in the

viewfinder.

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In d e x

A, B

O, P

Adjusting viewfinder ............... 13

AE SHIFT ................................... 56

AUDIO MODE .......................... 15

AUDIO MONITOR ................... 53

Auto focus ................................. 39

AUTO LOCK ............................. 36

BEEP ........................................... 14

BUILT-IN MIC ........................... 53

One-push white balance ........... 48

Overlap ....................................... 30

Playback pause ......................... 23

Power sources ........................... 24

Power zoom .............................. 15

PEAK .......................................... 52

Q, R

Rec review ................................. 19

Recording mode ........................ 15

Remote control jack (LANC) .. 84

Reverse ...................................... 23

C, D

Camera recording .................... 12

Cassette memory search ........... 59

Charging battery ........................ 7

Cleaning video heads .............. 73

Clock set .................................... 69

Connection ................................ 20

Custom preset ........................... 56

DATA CODE ............................ 61

Depth of field ............................ 41

DIGITAL MODE .......... 16, 30, 31

Digital zoom ............................. 16

Display window ........................ 92

DISPLAY ................................... 22

DV connecting cable ................. 62

Shoulder strap .......................... 92

Shutter speed ............................ 42

Skip scan .................................... 23

SPEAKER ................................... 14

Standby mode ........................... 14

STEADYSHOT ......................... 55

T, U, V

Tripod mounting ...................... 18

Trouble check ........................... 77

VTR4 ........................................... 89

Editing ........................................ 62

EDITSEARCH .......................... 19

EJECT (6).................................. 11

W, X, Y, Z

White balance ........................... 47

Zebra pattern ............................. 51

ZERO SET MEMORY .............. 58

Zoom ........................................... 15

F, G, H

Fade-in/ Fade-out ..................... 29

FADER/ OVERLAP ........... 29, 30

Gain .............................................. 45

House current ............................ 24

I, J, K, L

ID .................................................. 89

LANC ......................................... 84

Lithium battery ........................ 67

M, N

Manual focus ............................ 38

Menu system ............................ 26

MIC (microphone) jack ............ 14

MIC .............................................. 53

ND filter ..................................... 50

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