Sony AC-L10A, Operating Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...ease read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference Owner s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom Record the serial number in the space provided below Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product Model No DCR TRV900 Model No AC L10A Serial No Serial No ...

Page 2: ...demark of International Business Machines Corporation of the U S A MS DOS and Windows are registered trademarks licensed to Microsoft Corporation registered in the U S A and other countries Macintosh is a trademark licensed to Apple Computer Inc registered in the U S A and other countries All other product names mentioned herein may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective co...

Page 3: ...icture with the digital effect 73 Searching the boundaries of recorded tape with date date search 74 Searching the boundaries of recorded tape with title title search 76 Searching for a photo photo search photo scan 77 Returning to a pre registered position 80 Displaying recording data data code function 81 Editing onto another tape 82 Editing partially on a mini DV tape DV synchro editing 84 Reco...

Page 4: ...cassette memory or not are End Search p 21 24 Date Search p 74 Photo Search p 77 The functions you can operate only with the cassette memory are Title Search p 76 Superimposing a title p 63 Making a custom title p 66 Labeling a cassette p 68 For details see page 116 Note on TV color systems TV color systems differ from country to country To view your recordings on a TV you need an NTSC system base...

Page 5: ...er These points are normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the recorded picture in any way Over 99 99 are operational for effective use Do not let the camcorder get wet Keep the camcorder away from rain and sea water Letting the camcorder get wet may cause the unit to malfunction and sometimes this malfunction cannot be repaired a Never leave the camcorder exposed to temperatures ab...

Page 6: ...of the plug varies from region to region 3 NP F330 battery pack 1 p 7 4 Size AA R6 battery for Remote Commander 2 p 139 5 Floppy disk adapter 1 p 91 6 A V connecting cable 1 p 70 82 7 Shoulder strap 1 p 140 8 Lens cap 1 p 12 9 Lens hood 1 p 14 Contents of the recording cannot be compensated if recording or playback is not made due to a malfunction of the camcorder video tape etc 2 9 5 1 3 4 6 7 8 ...

Page 7: ...ack InfoLITHIUM is a trademark of Sony Corporation Installing the battery pack 1 Lift up the viewfinder 2 Insert the battery pack in the direction of the mark on the battery pack Slide the battery pack down until it is locked Attach the battery pack to the camcorder securely Note on installing the NP F730 F730H F750 F930 F950 battery pack Use the camcorder while stretching out the viewfinder Note ...

Page 8: ...the DC IN jack with the plug s 4 mark up 2 Connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor 3 Connect the power cord to a wall outlet 4 Set the POWER switch to OFF Remaining battery time is indicated by the minutes on the display window Charging begins When the remaining battery indicator becomes ı normal charge is completed For full charge which allows you to use the battery longer than usual leave...

Page 9: ...Numbers in parentheses indicate the time when you use a normally charged battery Battery life will be shorter if you use the 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 NP F730H is sold only in the U S A Installing an...

Page 10: ...e viewfinder However the indication may not be displayed properly depending on using conditions and circumstances When you close the LCD panel or open it it takes about 1 minute for the correct remaining time to be displayed To remove the battery pack Lift up the viewfinder While pressing BATT RELEASE slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow BATT RELEASE ...

Page 11: ... cassette compartment by pressing the PUSH mark on the cassette compartment is a trademark To eject the cassette While pressing the small blue button on the EJECT switch slide it in the direction of the arrow To prevent accidental erasure Slide and open the tab on the cassette to expose the red mark If you try to record with the red mark exposed the L and 6 indicators flash on the LCD screen or in...

Page 12: ...A The camcorder is set to Standby mode 3 Press START STOP The camcorder starts recording REC appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder The camera recording lamp on the front of the camcorder also lights up You can also select Recording mode SP standard play mode or LP long play mode Set REC MODE in the menu system according to the length of your planned recording before you start To stop reco...

Page 13: ...switch will not be set to MEMORY accidentally Note on Recording mode This camcorder records and plays back in SP standard play mode and in LP long play mode Select SP or LP in the menu system In LP mode you can record 1 5 times as long as in SP mode Notes on LP mode We recommend to use this camcorder to play back a tape recorded on this camcorder If a tape recorded on other camcorder is played bac...

Page 14: ...ure 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 Zooming speed Variable speed zooming Press the power zoom lever a little for a relatively slow zoom press it still more for a high speed ...

Page 15: ...tory setting ANTI GROUND SHOOTING The camcorder records only while you press down START STOP so that you can avoid recording unnecessary scenes 5SEC When you press START STOP the camcorder records for 5 seconds and then stops automatically 3 Press START STOP Recording starts If you selected 5SEC five dots appear on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder The dots disappear at a rate of one per second ...

Page 16: ...e LCD screen to save the battery power Backlighting the LCD screen If the LCD screen is insufficiently illuminated even after adjusting LCD BRIGHT select LCD B L in the menu system and set to BRIGHT You can select LCD B L only while using the battery pack as a power source Notes on the LCD panel When closing the LCD panel turn it vertically until it clicks a When turning the LCD panel turn it alwa...

Page 17: ...ommander To cancel mirror mode Turn the LCD panel down toward the camcorder body Notes on mirror mode When you turn the LCD panel about 135 degrees to 180 degrees the camcorder enters mirror mode Using the mirror mode you can record yourself while watching yourself on the LCD screen The picture on the LCD screen looks like a mirror image while recording in mirror mode The STBY indicator appears as...

Page 18: ...hen recording starts automatically at the time you set To stop self timer recording Press START STOP Use the Remote Commander for convenience To record still pictures using the self timer Press PHOTO in step 2 To cancel self timer recording Press so that the indicator disappears from the LCD or viewfinder screen while the camcorder is in Standby mode Self timer recording mode is canceled when Self...

Page 19: ...o support it Place your eye against the viewfinder eyecup Be sure not to touch the built in microphone Use the LCD panel frame or the viewfinder frame as a guide to determine the horizontal plane You can also record in a low position to get an interesting angle Lift the viewfinder up for record from a low position b You can also record in a low position or even in a high position using the LCD pan...

Page 20: ...ipod screw is less than 9 32 inch 6 5 mm Otherwise you cannot attach the tripod securely and the screw may damage the camcorder Cautions on the LCD panel and on the viewfinder Do not pick up the camcorder by the viewfinder or the LCD panel d Do not place the camcorder so as to point the viewfinder or the LCD panel toward the sun The inside of the viewfinder or the LCD panel may be damaged Be caref...

Page 21: ... forward hold down the side Edit Search To stop playback Release EDITSEARCH To go back to the last recorded point END SEARCH Press END SEARCH The last recorded point is played back for about 5 seconds and stops Note that when you use a tape without cassette memory this function does not work once you eject the cassette after recording To begin re recording Press START STOP Re recording begins from...

Page 22: ...ess 0 To fast forward the tape rapidly press Using the Remote Commander You can control playback using the supplied Remote Commander Before using the Remote Commander insert the size AA R6 batteries To display the LCD screen viewfinder screen indicators Press DISPLAY To erase the indicators press again Notes on screen indicators The screen indicator disappears when the title is displayed When you ...

Page 23: ...ection press then press To resume normal playback press To view the picture at double speed For double speed playback in the reverse direction press then press 2 on the Remote Commander during playback For double speed playback in the forward direction press then press 2 during playback To resume normal playback press To view the picture frame by frame Press or 7 on the Remote Commander in playbac...

Page 24: ...l and press END SEARCH during recording standby This function works when the POWER switch is set to CAMERA or VTR Notes on End Search When you use a tape without cassette memory the End Search function does not work once you eject the cassette after recording When you use a tape with cassette memory the End Search function works once you eject the cassette When you play back a tape which has a bla...

Page 25: ... S A Note on power 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 Using the house current To use the supplied AC power adaptor 1 Open the DC IN jack cover and connect the AC power adaptor to the DC IN jack on the camcorder 2 Connect the power cord to the AC powe...

Page 26: ...2 V or 24 V Connect the DC adaptor charger and the camcorder using the DK 415 supplied with DC V700 connecting cord This mark indicates that this product is a genuine accessory for Sony video product When purchasing Sony video products Sony recommends that you purchase accessories with this GENUINE VIDEO ACCESSORIES mark Using alternative power sources ...

Page 27: ...fer depending on the setting of the POWER switch to VTR CAMERA or MEMORY While recording in mirror mode you cannot operate the menu system Changing the mode settings 1 5 CAMERA 2 3 4 MEMORY VTR MENU MENU M A N U A L S E T A U T O S H T R P R OG S C A N M E N U E N D M A N U A L S E T A U T O S H T R M E N U E N D V T R S E T H i F i S O U N D A U D I O M I X M E N U E N D S E T U P M E N U A U T O...

Page 28: ...cord a 16 9 wide picture See page 39 for details STEADYSHOT ON OFF Normally select ON Select OFF when you do not have to worry about camera shake AE SHIFT Adjust the setting level of AE Automatic Exposure See page 52 for details GAIN SHIFT 0dB 3dB Set the gain value to 0dB Set the gain value to 3dB FRAME REC OFF ON Normally select OFF Select ON for cut recording See page 61 for details When you re...

Page 29: ...ttern displayed on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder Items for the MEMORY SET menu CONTINUOUS OFF ON MULTI SCRN Select OFF not to record continuously Select ON to record 2 to 4 pictures continuously Select MULTI SCRN to record nine pictures continuously QUALITY STANDARD FINE SUPER FINE Select STANDARD to record still pictures in the standard image quality mode using the memory card slot Select F...

Page 30: ...16BIT to record the one stereo sound with high quality MIC LEVEL AUTO MANUAL Select AUTO to adjust the recording level automatically Select MANUAL to adjust the recording level manually ÒREMAIN AUTO ON Select AUTO to display the remaining time of the tape in the following cases With the power on or a tape inside for eight seconds after the remaining time of the tape becomes certain For eight secon...

Page 31: ... demonstration stops You can start recording as usual DEMO MODE automatically returns to STBY To look at the demonstration at once eject the cassette if inserted Then select ON of DEMO MODE and erase the menu display The demonstration will begin Items for the OTHERS menu WORLD TIME Select this item to set the clock by a time difference See page 119 for details BEEP MELODY NORMAL OFF Normally selec...

Page 32: ...ect When REC LAMP is set to ON the red camera recording lamp on the front of the camcorder may reflect on the subject if it is close In this case we recommend you set REC LAMP to OFF Notes When playing back a tape recorded in the 16 bit mode you cannot adjust the balance in AUDIO MIX If you select 16BIT in AUDIO MODE you cannot add an audio sound If you select BRIGHT in LCD B L the battery life wh...

Page 33: ...ture However you cannot select other still pictures by using this button 3 Press PHOTO deeper The still picture on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder is recorded for about seven seconds The sound during those seven seconds is also recorded To record a still picture while normal recording press PHOTO deeper Then the still picture is recorded for about seven seconds and the camcorder returns to Sta...

Page 34: ...ting cable not supplied Refer to the operating instruction of the video printer as well If the video printer is not equipped with S VIDEO input Use the supplied A V connecting cable Connect it to the AUDIO VIDEO jack and connect the yellow plug of the cable to the VIDEO input of the video printer Photo recording AUDIO VIDEO S VIDEO Ç Signal flow Video printer not supplied ...

Page 35: ...in turns every 1 60 of a second Thus the actual image displayed in an instant covers only half of the apparent image area Displaying the whole image simultaneously on a full screen is called displaying with all the pixels In this mode the picture is clearer than one in normal mode but moving objects appear jerky since the picture is read output every about 1 15 second The setting at the factory Th...

Page 36: ... fading out the picture gradually changes from color to black and white When fading in a 1 While the camcorder is in Standby mode press FADER until the desired indicator flashes 2 Press START STOP to start recording The fade indicator stops flashing When fading out b 1 During recording press FADER until the desired indicator flashes 2 Press START STOP to stop recording The fade indicator stops fla...

Page 37: ... button The fader function is effective in the following situations A big change of scene FADE IN FADE OUT The beginning of a story FADE IN The end of a day FADE OUT Change the scene while leaving the trace of the previous scene If you use the fader function repeatedly The situation the subject is in cannot be seen clearly thus making the picture difficult to enjoy When the OVERLAP indicator appea...

Page 38: ...GHT again The c indicator disappears Otherwise the picture will be too bright under normal lighting condition This function is also effective under the following conditions A subject with a light source nearby or a mirror reflecting light A white subject against a white background Especially when you shoot a person wearing shiny clothes made of silk or synthetic fiber his or her face tends to beco...

Page 39: ...rded in 16 9WIDE mode set it to full mode For details refer to the operating instruction of your TV Note that the picture recorded in 16 9WIDE mode looks compressed on a normal TV Notes on wide mode In wide mode you cannot select the old movie function with DIGITAL EFFECT You cannot select or cancel the wide mode during recording You cannot use the wide mode function when you set PROG SCAN to ON U...

Page 40: ...ure Effect function NEG ART a The color of the picture is reversed SEPIA The picture is sepia B W The picture is monochrome black and white SOLARIZE b The light intensity is clearer and the picture looks like an illustration SLIM c The picture expands vertically STRETCH d The picture expands horizontally a b d c ...

Page 41: ...TURE EFFECT so that the indicator disappears Notes on the picture effect When you turn the power off the camcorder returns automatically to normal mode You cannot select SLIM and STRETCH when you set PROG SCAN to ON While using the picture effect function you cannot select the old movie function with DIGITAL EFFECT Enjoying picture effect SEPIA NEG ART B W SOLARIZE SLIM STRETCH 1 2 PICTURE EFFECT ...

Page 42: ...the wide mode to 16 9WIDE picture effect to SEPIA and the appropriate shutter speed 1 While in Standby mode or Recording mode press DIGITAL EFFECT The digital effect indicator flashes 2 Turn the control dial to select the desired digital effect mode 3 Press the control dial The digital effect indicator lights up and the bars appear The bar does not appear in the OLD MOVIE mode The still picture is...

Page 43: ...utton Functions using the PHOTO button When you set the POWER switch to OFF the digital effect will be canceled automatically Notes on the OLD MOVIE mode You cannot use the following functions in the OLD MOVIE mode Functions using the PROGRAM AE button 16 9WIDE mode Functions using the PICTURE EFFECT button Recording with various effects digital effect FLASH STILL LUMI TRAIL OLD MOVIE 1 2 3 DIGITA...

Page 44: ...age 57 AUTO LOCK selector Set the selector as shown below to maintain or release the settings of the functions AUTO LOCK a Select this position to let the unit adjusts all the functions automatically HOLD b Select this position after setting the functions manually to maintain the settings Manual position c Select this position to adjust manually the functions listed above Adjusting exposure Adjust...

Page 45: ...AUTO LOCK selector to the center auto lock release position while the camcorder is in Standby mode 2 Press SHUTTER SPEED The shutter speed indicator appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder 3 Turn the control dial to select the desired speed The available shutter speed ranges from 1 4 to 1 10000 To return to automatic shutter speed mode Set AUTO LOCK selector to AUTO LOCK or press SHUTTER SP...

Page 46: ...appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder 3 Turn the control dial to select the appropriate white balance mode under the following conditions As you turn the dial the display changes as follows One push white balance w Outdoor e Indoor Display Shooting conditions Adjusting the white balance according to the light source This operation is not available during recording Follow the steps describ...

Page 47: ... is not adjusted Fast flashing white balance is being adjusted Lights up white balance has been adjusted When the indicator remains flashing even if you press the control dial shoot in automatic white balance mode Notes on white balance When you shoot with studio lighting or video lighting use the e indoor mode When you shoot with fluorescent lighting use automatic white balance mode If you use th...

Page 48: ...y To adjust the microphone level automatically Select AUTO in step 5 then press the control dial Notes on the adjustment The sound level setting is retained as long as the power is on and for about five minutes after removing the battery Sound level indicator appears at the lower right on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder The sound input through the AUDIO VIDEO jack You cannot adjust the recordi...

Page 49: ...oing out of focus under bright conditions When ND ON flashes on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder The ND filter is necessary Press ND FILTER so that the ND ON indicator appears The ND filter is now activated When ND OFF flashes on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder The ND filter is not necessary Press ND FILTER so that the ND OFF indicator stops flashing The ND filter is now deactivated ND FILT...

Page 50: ...ial to select ZEBRA then press the dial 5 Turn the control dial to select ON then press the dial 6 Press MENU to erase the menu display To erase the zebra pattern Select OFF in step 5 then press the control dial Notes on shooting with the zebra pattern A zebra pattern appears at more than 100 IRE Even though you see the zebra pattern on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder the zebra pattern is not ...

Page 51: ...ess the control dial Notes on the Steady Shot function The Steady Shot function will not correct excessive camera shake If you use a tele conversion lens not supplied or a wide conversion lens not supplied the Steady Shot function may not work Shooting with manual adjustment C A M E R A S E T D Z OOM 1 6 9 W I D E S T E A D Y S H O T O F F A E S H I F T G A I N S H I F T F R A M E R E C I N T R E ...

Page 52: ...nter in step 5 then press the control dial When you adjust AE shift The 4 to 4 indicator is displayed on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder The number varies corresponding to the AE shift level Shooting with manual adjustment C A M E R A S E T D Z OOM 1 6 9 W I D E S T E A D Y S H O T A E S H I F T G A I N S H I F T F R A M E R E C I N T R E C M E N U E N D C A M E R A S E T D Z OOM 1 6 9 W I D E...

Page 53: ...ictures with less noises in a bright condition In dark conditions the unit operates as usual When you adjust gain shift The indicator is displayed on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder C A M E R A S E T D Z OOM 1 6 9 W I D E S T E A D Y S H O T A E S H I F T G A I N S H I F T 0 d B F R A M E R E C 3 d B I N T R E C R E T U R N M E N U E N D C A M E R A S E T D Z OOM 1 6 9 W I D E S T E A D Y S H ...

Page 54: ... appropriate exposure S Shutter speed priority mode Selecting the shutter speed manually The exposure value changes in accordance with the selected shutter speed Sports lesson mode Capturing high speed action in sports such as golf or tennis Sunset Moon mode Recording sunset night views fireworks or neon signs Low lux mode For recording a subject in insufficient light Subject becomes bright Notes ...

Page 55: ...ority mode Turn the control dial to select the desired aperture value As you turn the dial the F value changes between F1 6 and F11 For a smaller aperture select a higher value Gain and the shutter speed change in accordance with the selected aperture value Shutter speed priority mode Turn the control dial to select the desired shutter speed As you turn the dial shutter speed changes between 1 60 ...

Page 56: ...nd the focal length Lowering the F value large iris reduces the depth of field Raising the F value small iris provides a larger depth of field Zooming in telephoto position offers a smaller depth of field while the depth of field in wide angle position is greater The depth of field Shallow Deep Iris Open Low F value Close High F value Zoom Telephoto T Wide W Using the PROGRAM AE function ...

Page 57: ...ts by adjusting the focus manually 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 light Shooting a stationary subject when using a tripod a b c d ...

Page 58: ...er subject is focused automatically and you want to focus on a faraway subject To shoot with auto focusing momentarily Press PUSH AUTO The auto focus functions while you are pressing PUSH AUTO Use this button to focus on one subject and then another with smooth focusing When you release PUSH AUTO manual focusing resumes To return to the autofocus mode Slide FOCUS up to AUTO to turn off f or indica...

Page 59: ...ess START STOP to start interval recording The interval recording indicator lights up Interval recording C A M E R A S E T I N T R E C I N T E R V A L 3 0 S E C R E C T I M E R E T U R N M E N U E N D 1 2 8 POWER OFF CAMERA MEMORY VTR MENU 6 7 C A M E R A S E T D Z OOM 1 6 9 W I D E S T E A D Y S H O T A E S H I F T G A I N S H I F T F R A M E R E C I N T R E C M E N U E N D C A M E R A S E T D Z ...

Page 60: ...u can perform the normal recording only once To cancel the normal recording press START STOP again During the interval recording mode The INTERVAL indicator appears Notes on interval recording You cannot do interval recording with photo recording You cannot perform interval recording in the MEMORY mode There may be a discrepancy in recording time of up to 6 frames from the selected time Interval r...

Page 61: ...rding The camcorder makes a recording for about six frames and returns to recording standby 8 Move the subject and repeat step 7 Cut recording C A M E R A S E T D Z OOM 1 6 9 W I D E S T E A D Y S H O T A E S H I F T G A I N S H I F T F R A M E R E C O F F I N T R E C O N R E T U R N M E N U E N D C A M E R A S E T D Z OOM 1 6 9 W I D E S T E A D Y S H O T A E S H I F T G A I N S H I F T F R A M E...

Page 62: ...REC to OFF in the menu system Set the POWER switch to OFF VTR or MEMORY Notes on cut recording The last recorded cut is longer than other cuts The proper remaining tape time is not indicated if you use this function continuously Cut recording ...

Page 63: ...ess TITLE To superimpose the title from beginning After step 7 press START STOP to start recording To superimpose the title while you are recording After pressing START STOP to start recording start from step 1 In this case beep or melody is not heard To use the custom title When you want to use the custom title select in step 2 S I Z E S M A L L 1 8 2 3 7 4 6 TITLE P R E S E T T I T L E H E L L O...

Page 64: ...HITE YELLOW VIOLET RED CYAN GREEN BLUE Title size changes as follows SMALL LARGE Title position changes as follows When you select the title size SMALL you can choose 9 positions When you select the title size LARGE you can choose 8 positions Notes on the title Depending on size or position of the title both of date and time or either of them is not displayed If you input 13 characters or more for...

Page 65: ...o prevent accidental erasure you cannot erase the title Slide the protect tab so that the red portion is not visible Superimposing a title M E N U E R A S E O K 1 H E L L O 2 C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S 3 H A P P Y N EW Y E A R 4 P R E S E N T 5 GOO D MO R N I N G 6 WE D D I N G E X E C D E L E T E M E N U E N D 2 3 4 5 1 6 MENU CM S E T CM S E A R C H T I T L E E R A S E T I T L E D S P L T A P...

Page 66: ...to select SET then press the dial Making a custom title T I T L E S E T S UMM E R C A M P I N L A K E A B C D E 1 2 3 4 5 F G H I J 6 7 8 9 0 K L MN O P Q R S T U VWX Y S E T Z T I T L E E N D T I T L E S E T A B C D E 1 2 3 4 5 F G H I J 6 7 8 9 0 K L MN O P Q R S T U VWX Y S E T Z T I T L E E N D T I T L E S E T A B C D E 1 2 3 4 5 F G H I J 6 7 8 9 0 K L MN O P Q R S T U VWX Y S E T Z T I T L E...

Page 67: ...take 5 minutes or longer to enter characters while a cassette is in the camcorder The power goes off automatically Characters you have entered remain Set the POWER switch to OFF once then to CAMERA then proceed from step 1 To erase a character In step 4 turn the control dial to select M then press the dial The last character is erased Repeat this step until all characters are deleted ...

Page 68: ... press the dial M E N U T A P E T I T L L M A B C D E 1 2 3 4 5 F G H I J 6 7 8 9 0 K L MN O P Q R S T U VWX Y S E T Z M E N U E N D M E N U T A P E T I T L L A B C D E 1 2 3 4 5 F G H I J 6 7 8 9 0 K L MN O P Q R S T U VWX Y S E T Z M E N U E N D M E N U T A P E T I T L L A B C D E 1 2 3 4 5 F G H I J 6 7 8 9 0 K L MN O P Q R S T U VWX Y S E T Z M E N U E N D M E N U T A P E T I T L L A B C D E 1...

Page 69: ...full If you erase the title in the cassette you can label it If you have superimposed titles in the cassette When the label is displayed up to 4 titles also appear Note on indicator displayed on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder The indicates the number of characters you can select for the label When the indicator has fewer than 10 spaces the cassette memory is full Note on the cassettes If you ...

Page 70: ...es in DV format connect the camcorder to your TV using the S video connecting cable not supplied If you are going to connect the camcorder using the S video connecting cable not supplied a you do not need to connect the yellow video plug of the A V connecting cable b If your VCR or TV is a monaural type Connect only the white plug for audio on both the camcorder and the VCR or the TV If you connec...

Page 71: ... You can turn on the TV automatically when you press LASER LINK or To do so set AUTO TV ON to ON in the menu system and turn the TV s main switch on then do either of the following Point the LASER LINK emitter towards the TV s remote sensor and press LASER LINK Turn on the LASER LINK button and press You can switch the video input of the TV automatically to the one which the AV cordless IR receive...

Page 72: ...ck press PICTURE EFFECT See page 40 for details on the picture effect To return to normal mode Press PICTURE EFFECT so that the indicator disappears If you turn the power off or stop playing back The picture effect is automatically canceled The picture you apply picture effects to The picture with the picture effect is not output through the DV IN OUT jack PICTURE EFFECT N E G A R T ...

Page 73: ...al effect indicator lights up and the bars appear The still picture is stored in memory in the STILL or LUMI mode 4 Turn the control dial to adjust the effects See page 42 for details on the digital effect To return to normal mode Press DIGITAL EFFECT so that the indicator disappears If you turn the power off or stop playing back The digital effect is automatically canceled The picture you apply d...

Page 74: ...or appears 6 Press or to select the date for playback Playback starts from the beginning of the selected date automatically To stop searching Press p Notes The interval of the boundaries between the dates needs more than two minutes The camcorder may not search if the beginning of the recorded date is too close to the next one The black cursor on the screen indicates the date that was selected pre...

Page 75: ...til the date search indicator appears 6 When the current position is b press to search towards a or press to search towards c Each time you press or the camcorder searches for the previous or next date Playback starts automatically when date changed To stop searching Press p JUL 5 1999 JUL 4 1999 DEC 31 1999 a b c CM S E T CM S E A R C H O N T I T L E E R A S E O F F T I T L E D S P L T A P E T I ...

Page 76: ...nder repeatedly until the title search indicator appears 6 Press or to select the title for playback Playback starts from the scene of the selected title automatically To stop searching Press p Notes You cannot superimpose or search a title if you use a cassette tape without cassette memory The camcorder may not search if a tape has a blank portion in the between of the recorded portions CM S E T ...

Page 77: ...itch to VTR 2 Press MENU to display the menu 3 Turn the control dial to select CM SEARCH in then press the dial 4 Turn the control dial to select ON then press the dial 5 Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly until the photo search indicator appears 6 Press or to select the date for playback Playback starts from the photo of the selected date automatically CM S E T CM S E A R C H O ...

Page 78: ...rn the control dial to select CM SEARCH in then press the dial 4 Turn the control dial to select OFF then press the dial 5 Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly until the photo search indicator appears 6 Press or to select the photo for playback Each time you press or the camcorder searches for the previous or next scene Playback starts from the photo automatically To stop searching...

Page 79: ... switch to VTR 2 Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly until the photo scan indicator displayed on the LCD screen 3 Press or Each photo is displayed for about 5 seconds automatically To stop scanning Press p Searching for a photo photo search photo scan 1 2 3 SEARCH MODE P H O T O 0 0 S C A N POWER OFF CAMERA MEMORY VTR ...

Page 80: ...e to the counter s zero point The tape stops automatically when the counter reaches approximately zero ZERO SET MEMORY disappears and the time code appears 4 Press Note on the tape counter There may be a discrepancy of several seconds from the time code Notes on ZERO SET MEMORY Press ZERO SET MEMORY again before step 3 to cancel the memory ZERO SET MEMORY may not function when there is a blank por...

Page 81: ...e aperture value gain n no indicator When DATE is selected date n no indicator When you record a picture with adjusting the exposure to the darkest manually CLOSE appears at the position of the iris indicator on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder When bars appear A blank portion of the tape is being played back The tape was recorded by a camcorder without having date and time set The tape is unre...

Page 82: ...t supplied b Set the input selector on the VCR to LINE Notes on editing when using the A V connecting cable Press DATA CODE SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander or DISPLAY to turn off the display indicators Otherwise the indicators will be recorded on the tape If your TV or VCR is a monaural type connect the yellow plug of the A V connecting cable for video to the TV or VCR Connect only the white o...

Page 83: ... the picture may jitter You can also use the camcorder as a recorder with this connection In this case DV IN indicator appears on the screen When you use the camcorder as a recorder the color balance may be incorrect on the monitor screen But this is not recorded on the tape To perform a more precise editing Use DV synchro editing function see page 84 Starting editing 1 Insert a blank tape or a ta...

Page 84: ...n the control dial to select DV EDITING then press the dial 7 Using the tape transport buttons locate the point where you want to start editing then press P to set the camcorder in playback pause mode 8 Press the control dial or MARK on the Remote Commander to set DV EDITING IN 9 Using the tape transport buttons locate the point where you want to end editing then press P to set the camcorder in pl...

Page 85: ...h DV jack the range of errors is within 5 frames The range may become wider in the following conditions The interval between DV EDITING IN and OUT is less than five seconds DV EDITING IN is set at the beginning of the tape DV synchro editing is performed repeatedly If you do not make connections with i LINK cable DV connecting cable The screen shows NOT READY and you cannot select DV EDITING Editi...

Page 86: ...ble for video to the TV or VCR Connect only the white or red plug for audio to the TV or VCR If you connect the white plug the sound is L left signal If you connect the red plug the sound is R right signal If you are going to connect the camcorder using the S video cable not supplied a you do not need to connect the yellow video plug of the A V connecting cable b Notes If the S video plug is not p...

Page 87: ...de 4 Press ZERO SET MEMORY on the Remote Commander The ZERO SET MEMORY indicator flashes and the end point of the insert is stored in memory 5 On the camcorder locate the point where the insert should begin by pressing 0 then press r REC to set it to recording pause mode 6 Press P on the camcorder and the VCR simultaneously to start insert editing The insert editing stops automatically near the co...

Page 88: ...nd will not be erased You can only operate with the Remote Commander Connecting the microphone with the MIC jack Note You can check the recorded picture and sound by connecting the AUDIO VIDEO jack to a TV The recorded sound is not output from a speaker Check the sound by using the TV or headphones Connecting the microphone with the intelligent accessory shoe Audio dubbing MIC PLUG IN POWER Ç Sign...

Page 89: ...ng a speaker or headphones Dubbing with the built in microphones No connection is necessary Adding an audio sound on a recorded tape 1 Insert your recorded tape into the camcorder 2 Set the POWER switch to VTR 3 On the camcorder locate the point where the recording should begin by pressing 0 or Then press P to set it to playback pause mode 4 Press AUDIO DUB on the Remote Commander 5 Press P on the...

Page 90: ...rs in the following order MIC PLUG IN POWER jack Intelligent accessory shoe AUDIO VIDEO jack Built in microphone If an i LINK cable DV connecting cable is connected to this unit You cannot add a sound to a recorded tape If you disconnect or connect a cable to the camcorder during recording The recording may stop Notes on audio dubbing A new sound cannot be recorded on a tape already recorded in th...

Page 91: ...pter unless specified otherwise Sony recommends Memory Sticks Sony recommends using the MSAKIT PC4A Memory Stick PC card kit not supplied The Memory Stick is a brand new type of recording medium that records images and sounds as digital data and operates just like a PC card For detailed instructions refer to the operating instruction supplied with Memory Stick PC card kit The types of PC cards you...

Page 92: ...hen moving the adapter from one atmospheric condition to another moisture condensation may occur inside or outside the unit If this occurs follow the instructions on page 123 and remove any condensation before use Notes on the floppy disk To protect data recorded on the floppy disks note the following Avoid storing floppy disks near magnets or magnetic fields such as those of speakers and televisi...

Page 93: ...en using a battery case not supplied such as the EBP L7 you cannot perform operations that require the floppy disk adapter The screen displays FOR InfoLITHIUM BATTERY ONLY Note on playback compatibility This camcorder is not guaranteed to properly play back images shot with other equipment The images shot with this camcorder are not guaranteed to be played back properly with other equipment CAUTIO...

Page 94: ...ions below Do not repair make alterations or dismantle them Avoid using them in direct sunlight in extreme heat or cold in damp or dusty locations Do not spill liquid on them Do not fold or strike them When the PC card does not come out Remove the battery before ejecting the PC card The front edge of the memory slot connector Do not touch the front edge of the memory slot connector with your hand ...

Page 95: ...ge quality in this camcorder The number of still images you can record is less than FINE The image is compressed to about 1 4 FINE FIN Use this mode when you want to record high quality images The image is compressed to about 1 6 STANDARD STD This is the standard image quality The image is compressed to about 1 10 Using the memory card slot introduction M E MO R Y S E T C O N T I N U O U S Q U A L...

Page 96: ...SFN about 7 to 8 images FINE FIN about 14 to 16 images STANDARD STD about 23 to 27 images Note In some cases changing image quality mode may not affect the image quality depending on the types of images you are shooting Formatting initializing a PC card or a floppy disk 1 When you format a floppy disk insert a disk into the floppy disk adapter When you format a PC card insert the card into the mem...

Page 97: ...O N T I N U O U S Q U A L I T Y P R O T E C T S L I D E S H OW D E L E T E A L L F O RM A T E X E C U T E RE T URN M E N U E N D M E MO R Y S E T C O N T I N U O U S Q U A L I T Y P R O T E C T S L I D E S H OW D E L E T E A L L F O RM A T F O RM A T T I N G RE T URN M E N U E N D M E MO R Y S E T C O N T I N U O U S Q U A L I T Y P R O T E C T S L I D E S H OW D E L E T E A L L F O RM A T C OM P ...

Page 98: ...DV tape freezes CAPTURE appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder Recording does not start yet 4 Press PHOTO deeper The image displayed on the screen will be recorded on a floppy disk or a PC card The recording is complete when the bar scroll indicator disappears When the access lamp is flashing Never shake or strike the unit As well do not turn the power off eject a PC card floppy disk adapt...

Page 99: ...is not displayed during recording Recording a still image from other equipment When recording the image through the DV IN OUT jack When recording the image through the AUDIO VIDEO jack 1 Set the POWER switch to VTR and set DISPLAY to LCD in the menu system 2 Play back the recorded tape or turn the TV on to see the desired program 3 Follow the steps 3 and 4 on page 98 Recording an image from a mini...

Page 100: ...rom the mini DV tape is recorded on a floppy disk or PC card The number of still images copied is displayed END is displayed when copying is completed To cancel copying Press MENU to stop copying When the memory of the floppy disk or PC card is full MEMORY FULL appears on the screen and the copying stops Insert another floppy disk or PC card and repeat the procedure from step 1 M E MO R Y S E T Q ...

Page 101: ...adapter or remove the battery pack Otherwise the image data breakdown may occur To record all the images recorded on the mini DV tape Rewind the tape all the way and start copying When you change floppy disks in the middle of copying The unit resumes copying from the last image recorded on the previous disk Copying still images from a mini DV tape photo save ...

Page 102: ...when the bar scroll indicator disappears When the POWER switch is set to MEMORY The following functions do not work digital zoom more than 12x wide TV mode digital effect picture effect title When you are recording a still image You can neither turn off the power nor press PHOTO When you press the PHOTO button on the Remote Commander The camcorder immediately records the image that is on the scree...

Page 103: ...ntinuously by selecting one of two modes described below Continuous mode a You can record from 2 to 4 pictures continuously Multi screen mode b You can record 9 still pictures continuously on a single page Recording still images on PC cards not supplied memory photo recording a b ...

Page 104: ... A L I T Y P R O T E C T S L I D E S H OW D E L E T E A L L F O RM A T M E N U E N D M E MO R Y S E T C O N T I N U O U S O N Q U A L I T Y P R O T E C T S L I D E S H OW D E L E T E A L L F O RM A T R E T U R N M E N U E N D M E MO R Y S E T C O N T I N U O U S O F F Q U A L I T Y P R O T E C T S L I D E S H OW D E L E T E A L L F O RM A T R E T U R N M E N U E N D M E MO R Y S E T C O N T I N U ...

Page 105: ...To see the next image press MEMORY To stop memory photo playback Press MEMORY PLAY again Otherwise the image through the lens will not appear on the screen To play back recorded images on a TV screen Connect this camcorder to the TV with the supplied A V connecting cable before operation You cannot play back images using the LASER LINK function When operating memory photo playback on a TV or the L...

Page 106: ...images keep pressing MEMORY To display the previous 6 images keep pressing MEMORY To return to the normal playback screen single screen Press MEMORY to move the mark to the image you want to display on full screen then press MEMORY PLAY Viewing a still picture memory photo playback S F N 6 1 0 0 M V C 0 0 0 0 6 M E MO R Y P L A Y PICTURE EFFECT DIGITAL EFFECT TITLE MENU PLAY MEMORY INDEX DELETE 1 ...

Page 107: ... that allows you to see JPEG images you can see images recorded on a floppy disk or PC card on a computer screen For detailed instructions on operation refer to the operating instruction supplied with the application software Example Operation on a computer that has Windows 95 installed 1 Start the Windows 95 and insert the floppy disk into the disk drive of your computer 2 Open My Computer and do...

Page 108: ... protection of the image Select OFF in step 5 then press the control dial Note Formatting erases all information on the floppy disk including the protected image data Check the contents of the disk before formatting 2 6 MENU 3 4 5 M E MO R Y S E T C O N T I N U O U S Q U A L I T Y P R O T E C T S L I D E S H OW D E L E T E A L L F O RM A T M E N U E N D M E MO R Y S E T C O N T I N U O U S Q U A L...

Page 109: ...he selected image is deleted To cancel deleting an image Press MEMORY in step 3 To delete an image displayed on the index screen Press MEMORY to move the indicator to the desired image and follow steps 2 and 3 Notes To delete protected image cancel their protection first Once you delete an image you cannot restore it Check the images to delete carefully before deleting them Deleting images 2 3 DEL...

Page 110: ...D E S H OW D E L E T E A L L F O RM A T M E N U E N D M E MO R Y S E T C O N T I N U O U S Q U A L I T Y P R O T E C T S L I D E S H OW D E L E T E A L L C OM P L E T E F O RM A T R E T U R N M E N U E N D M E MO R Y S E T C O N T I N U O U S Q U A L I T Y P R O T E C T S L I D E S H OW D E L E T E A L L R E A D Y F O RM A T R E T U R N M E N U E N D M E MO R Y S E T C O N T I N U O U S Q U A L I ...

Page 111: ...ry card slot operations To cancel deleting all the images on the disk Select RETURN in step 4 then press the control dial While DELETING appears Do not turn the POWER switch or press any buttons Deleting images ...

Page 112: ...ing the tape transport buttons search a point where you want to record the desired still image Set the mini DV tape to playback pause mode 3 Press r REC to set the mini DV tape to recording pause mode 4 Play back the still image you want to copy 5 Press P to start recording and press P again to stop 6 If you have more to copy repeat steps 4 and 5 To stop copying in the middle Press π During copyin...

Page 113: ...he DISPLAY button in Standby or Recording mode You can see memory playback and the file name indicators in addition to the indicators pertinent to mini DV tapes such as the time code indicator Image data modified with personal computers or shot with other equipment You may not be able to make copies of those data Copying the image recorded with the memory card slot to mini DV tapes ...

Page 114: ... back the display shows the first image again and the slide show ends To cancel the slide show Press MENU to stop the slide show To pause during a slide show Press MEMORY PLAY to set it in a pause To start the slide show from a particular image Select the desired image using MEMORY buttons before step 2 To view the recorded images on TV Connect this camcorder to a TV with the supplied A V connecti...

Page 115: ... cannot make copy of the slide show on a mini DV tape If you change the floppy disk during operation The slide show does not operate If you change the disk be sure to follow the steps again from the beginning Playing back images in a continuous loop SLIDE SHOW ...

Page 116: ...record from the beginning to the end of the tape concerning above The same result may occur when you record using a digital video camera recorder without a cassette memory function on a tape recorded by one with the cassette memory function Tapes with cassette memory have Cassette Memory mark Sony recommends that you use a tape having mark to enjoy this camcorder fully When you play back Copyright...

Page 117: ...he camcorder with the POWER switch turned off for more than 24 hours Or install the fully charged battery pack in the camcorder and leave the camcorder with the POWER switch turned off for more than 24 hours Notes on the mini DV cassette To prevent accidental erasure Slide out the protect tab on the cassette so that the red portion is visible a When affixing a label on the mini DV cassette Be sure...

Page 118: ... 5 Turn the control dial to adjust the year then press the dial 6 Set the month day hour and minutes by turning and pressing the control dial 7 Press MENU to erase the menu display 1 9 9 8 J A N 1 1 2 0 0 A M 1 9 9 8 J A N 1 1 2 0 0 A M 1 9 9 8 J U L 1 1 2 0 0 A M 1 9 9 8 J U L 4 1 2 0 0 A M 1 9 9 8 J U L 4 1 0 0 0 A M 1 9 9 8 J U L 4 1 0 3 0 A M 6 5 1 2 7 3 POWER OFF CAMERA MEMORY VTR MENU S E T ...

Page 119: ... dial to set a time difference and press the dial The hour of clock changes in relation to a time difference which you set 5 Press MENU to erase the menu display Note on WORLD TIME If the clock is not set WORLD TIME does not work 1998 1999 2029 2001 1 5 2 3 4 O T H E R S WO R L D T I M E B E E P C OMM A N D E R D I S P L A Y R E C L A M P C O L O R B A R M E N U E N D O T H E R S WO R L D T I M E ...

Page 120: ...e remaining battery indicator reaches the lowest point the i indicator appears and starts flashing on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder When the i indicator on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder changes from slow flashing to rapid flashing while you are recording set the POWER switch to OFF on the camcorder and replace the battery pack Leave the tape in the camcorder to obtain a smooth transiti...

Page 121: ...e such as whether the LCD panel is used or not how the autofocusing is working on or not While checking the condition of the camcorder the InfoLITHIUM battery pack measures the battery consumption and calculates the remaining battery power If the condition changes drastically the remaining battery indication may suddenly decrease or increase by more than 2 minutes Even if 5 to 10 minutes is indica...

Page 122: ...harge lamp of the AC power adaptor goes off Notes on charging A brand new battery pack A brand new battery pack is not charged Before using the battery pack charge it completely Recharge the battery pack whenever you 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 pac...

Page 123: ...es on the lens no indicator appears but the picture becomes dim Turn off the power and do not use the camcorder for about 1 hour How to prevent moisture condensation When bringing the camcorder from a cold place to a warm place put the 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 camcorder 2 Remov...

Page 124: ...thing in 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 Camcorder care When the 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 a...

Page 125: ...op 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 Note on dry batteries To avoid possible damage from battery leakage or cor...

Page 126: ... playback picture on a TV it must be an NTSC system based TV Check the following list NTSC system 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 Australia Austria Belgium Czech Republic China Denmark Finland Germany Great Britain Holland Hong Kong Italy Kuwait Malaysia New Zealan...

Page 127: ... battery pack p 8 The AC power adaptor is not connected to a wall outlet m Connect the AC power adaptor to a wall outlet p 25 While being operated in CAMERA mode the camcorder has been in Standby mode for more than 5 minutes m Set the POWER switch to OFF then to CAMERA p 12 The battery is dead m Use a charged battery pack p 8 The ambient temperature is too low p 120 The battery pack has not been c...

Page 128: ...nu system p 90 STEADYSHOT is set to OFF in the menu system m Set it to ON p 51 The START STOP MODE selector is set to 5SEC or ANTI GROUND SHOOTING m Set it to p 15 Focus is set to the manual mode m Set it to autofocus p 58 Shooting conditions are not suitable for autofocus m Set focus to manual mode to focus manually p 58 The START STOP MODE selector is set to 5SEC or ANTI GROUND SHOOTING m Set it...

Page 129: ...cations The video heads may be dirty m Clean the heads using the Sony DVM12CL not supplied cleaning cassette p 123 The video heads may be dirty m Clean the heads using the Sony DVM12CL not supplied cleaning cassette p 123 LCD BRIGHT is not adjusted properly m Press or to obtain the brightness you want p 16 22 The camcorder is not malfunctioning Incorporated fluorescent tube is worn out m Please co...

Page 130: ... battery pack or the AC power adaptor The floppy disk is not inserted correctly m Eject the floppy disk and insert it correctly The POWER switch is set to CAMERA m Set it to MEMORY or VTR The disk has already been recorded to its full capacity m Erase unnecessary images and record again The floppy disk or PC card is not inserted m Insert the disk or card Unusable floppy disk is inserted m Use 2HD ...

Page 131: ...n the LCD panel and press the RESET button beside the speaker using a sharp pointed object If you press the RESET button all the settings including the date and time return to the default p 136 The input selector on the VCR is not set correctly m Set the selector to DV input position If you use another DV camcorder set the power switch to VTR The camcorder is connected to DV equipment of other tha...

Page 132: ...rder malfunction which you cannot service has occurred m Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility and inform them of the five digits example E 61 10 Self diagnosis function If you are unable to resolve the problem contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility The camcorder has a self diagnosis display This function displays the camcorder s condition w...

Page 133: ...LASER LINK Video audio IR space transmission system according to EIAJ Electric Industries Association of Japan standards Audio carrier wave Lch 4 3MHz Rch 4 8MHz General Power requirements 7 2 V battery insertion input 8 4 V DC IN jack Average power consumption 4 1 W during camera recording using viewfinder 5 2 W during camera recording using LCD screen 3 9 W during playback using LASER LINK when ...

Page 134: ...ton p 10 SHUTTER SPEED button p 45 WHT BAL white balance button p 46 PROGRAM AE button p 55 EXPOSURE button p 44 Memory card slot p 91 3 2 1 8 º 9 4 7 5 6 1 EDITSEARCH buttons p 21 2 BACK LIGHT button p 38 3 FADER button p 36 4 ND FILTER button p 49 5 AUTO LOCK selector p 44 6 OPEN switch p 22 7 Control dial p 27 ...

Page 135: ...top 0 REW rewind PLAY playback FF fast forward P PAUSE pause r REC record Focus ring p 58 LASER LINK transmitter p 71 Remote sensor p 140 ª Built in microphone º ª º Power zoom lever p 14 LASER LINK button p 71 Viewfinder p 13 Display window p 142 FOCUS switch p 58 PUSH AUTO button p 58 ...

Page 136: ...h p 12 22 START STOP MODE selector p 15 END SEARCH button p 24 ª º PICTURE EFFECT DIGITAL EFFECT TITLE MENU PLAY MEMORY INDEX DELETE ª º DISPLAY button p 22 MEMORY INDEX button p 106 MEMORY PLAY button p 105 ª PICTURE EFFECT button p 41 º DIGITAL EFFECT button p 42 MEMORY DELETE button p 109 MEMORY button p 105 109 MEMORY button p 105 109 TITLE button p 63 66 MENU button p 27 ...

Page 137: ...the shoe Refer to the operating instruction of the accessory for further information To connect an accessory press down and push it to the end and then tighten the screw To remove an accessory loosen the screw and then press down and pull out the accessory Access lamp p 93 DC IN jack p 8 Hooks for shoulder strap p 140 ª Intelligent accessory shoe º EJECT switch p 11 PUSH button p 11 Grip strap p 1...

Page 138: ... agreement with IEEE 1394 1995 specifications and their revisions The DV IN OUT jack is i LINK compatible Tripod receptacle p 20 Make sure that the length of the tripod screw is less than 9 32 inch 6 5 mm Otherwise you cannot attach the tripod securely and the screw may damage the camcorder Identifying the parts ª º 3 4 2 1 Floppy disk adapter 3 Floppy disk slot p 94 4 Access lamp p 93 Stand ª MEM...

Page 139: ...r function identically To prepare the Remote Commander To use the Remote Commander you must insert two size AA R6 batteries Use the supplied size AA R6 batteries 1 Remove the battery cover from the Remote Commander 2 Insert both of the size AA R6 batteries with correct polarity 3 Put the battery cover back onto the Remote Commander 1 2 3 8 buttons p 74 76 77 9 Power zoom button p 14 º ZERO SET MEM...

Page 140: ... not activate the camcorder Notes on the Remote Commander Keep the remote 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 sensor on the camcorder and the Remote Commander This camcorder works in commander mode VTR 2 The commander modes 1 2 and 3 are used to distingui...

Page 141: ...p 49 Video flash ready indicator p 33 ª Self timer indicator p 18 1 Cassette memory indicator p 116 2 Remaining battery indicator p 120 3 Zoom indicator p 14 Exposure indicator p 44 Data file name indicator p 92 4 Digital effect indicator p 42 5 PROG SCAN indicator p 35 16 9WIDE indicator p 39 6 Picture effect indicator p 40 7 White balance indicator p 46 8 Gain shift indicator p 53 9 AE shift ind...

Page 142: ...it the demo mode to use your camcorder To enter demo mode 1 Eject the cassette and set the POWER switch to VTR 2 While holding down set the POWER switch to CAMERA The demonstration starts The demonstration stops when you insert the cassette Note that once you enter demo mode this mode is retained as long as the vanadium rechargeable battery is in place Therefore demonstration starts automatically ...

Page 143: ...re are 5 to 10 minutes remaining 2 The tape is near the end The flashing is slow 3 The tape has run out The flashing becomes rapid 4 No tape has been inserted 5 The tab on the tape is out red 6 Moisture condensation has occurred p 123 7 The video heads may be contaminated p 123 8 The clock is not set When this message appears though you set the date and time the vanadium lithium battery is dischar...

Page 144: ...ape has no cassette memory p 4 The file cannot be read properly The image data file is protected The flashing is slow The tape has no memory left or cannot use the memory The protect tab is set to prevent accidental erasure Warning indicators º MVC0001 ...

Page 145: ...ing 66 Title superimposition 63 Title search 76 Tripod mounting 20 VOLUME 22 A B Audio mode 30 AUTO SHTR 28 Battery release 10 BEEP 31 C Car battery 26 Cassette memory 4 Charging battery pack 8 Charging vanadium lithium battery 117 Cleaning video heads 123 Clock set 118 Color TV system 4 126 Connection 70 82 Continuous 103 COPY INHIBIT 116 D E Data Code 81 Date search 74 Demo 142 DISPLAY 22 Digita...

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