Sony AC-V316, Operating Instructions Manual

Page 1: ..._tt_rereference Owner s Record The model and serial numbers are located oil tile bottom Record the serial number in the space provided below Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon yore Sony dealer regarding this product Model No DCR TRV9 Model No AC V316 Serial No Serial No DCR TRV9 111 cassette_ Memory 1998 by Sony Corporation ...

Page 2: ...n against han nfhl interfi_rence ill a residential installation This equipment generates uses and call radiate radio flequency energy ancL if not installed and used ill accordance with tile instructions_ may cause harmfhl interference to radio conlnltlnications HoweveE there is no guarantee that interference will not occur ill a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interfer...

Page 3: ... Enjoying picture effect 38 Adjusting the exposure 40 Superilnposing a title 41 Making a custom title 44 Labeling a cassette 46 Releasing tile STEADYSHOT fk i_lction 49 _for playing back editing_ Watching on a TV screen 50 Searching tile boundaries of recorded tape with date date search 52 Searching tile boundaries of recorded tape with title title search 55 Searching fbr a photo photo search phot...

Page 4: ...ns which depend on whether the tape has the cassette memory or not are End Search i 7 19 Date Search p 52 Photo Search i7 56 The f mctions you can operate only with the cassette memo W are Title Search p 55 Superimposing a title p 41 Making a custom title p 44 Laheling a cassette p 46 For details see page 67 TV color systems difDr Dora cotmtry to cotmtry To view your recordings on a TV you need an...

Page 5: ...rmal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the recorded picture in any way Over 99 99 are operational for effective use g Do not let the c amcorder get wet Keep tile camcorder away from rain and sea water o Letting tile camcorder get wet may canse tile nnit to malflmction and sometimes this g malfunction cannot be repaired a __ Never leave the camcorder exposed to tenlperatures above 140 ...

Page 6: ...power adaptor 1 p 7 23 The shape of tile plug varies fi om region to region Size AA R6 battery for Remote Commander 2 p 89 A V connecting cable 1 i7 50 62 Shoulder strap 1 i7 90 Lens cap 1 p 11 Viewfinder adaptor 1 p 9 Contents of tile recording cannot be compensated if recording o1 playback is not made due to a mall ruction of the camcorder video tape etc 6 ...

Page 7: ...al charge is completed For full charge which allows you to use the battery longer than usual leave the battel T pack in place for approximately one hour Uni lug the trait flora the wall outlet then remove the battery pack and install it into the camcorder You can also use tbe battery pack before it is completely charged Charging time Battery pack Charging time NP F330 supplied 130 70 NP F530 170 1...

Page 8: ... 195 395 350 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 Notes on remaining battery time ind...

Page 9: ...30 F730H F750 battery pack Use tbe ramroder wbile stretrbing out the viewfinder Be raref fl not to ratrb your finger in when you fold the viewfinder hack to the original position Note on installing the NP F930 F950 battery pack a Use tbe ralnrorder wbile lifting up tbe viewfinder When you install the viewfinder adaptor you can record a picture with stretching out the viewfinder while using the NP ...

Page 10: ... open the lid immediately after you install the battery the cassette rompartment may not open Close the lid and open it again The cassette lid and the cassette compartment may not be closed when you press any part of the lid other than the _ mark To eject the cassette Follow the proredure above and in step 2 take out tile cassette To prevent accidental erasure Slide and open tile tah on tile rasse...

Page 11: ...to Standby mode 3 Press START STOP The camcorder starts recording REC appems in the viewfinder The camera recording lamp on the fl ont 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 yore planned recording before you start 1 o o To stop recording momentarily a Press START STOP T...

Page 12: ...ce versa mosaic pattern noise may appear When you record in SP and LP modes on one tape or you record some scenes in LP mode the playback picture may be distorted or tile time code may not be written properly between scenes When you record in LP mode we recommend you to use a Sony Excellence Master mini DV cassette so that you can get tile most out of your camcorder You cannot make audio dubbing o...

Page 13: ... high speed zoon l When you shoot a subject using a telephoto zoom If you cannot get a sharp focus while in extreme telephoto zoom press the W side of the power zoom switch until the cus is sharp You can shoot a subject that is at least about 2 5 8 et about 80 cm away fl om the lens surf me in the telephoto position or about 1 2 inch ahout 1 cm away in the wide angle position Notes on digital zoom...

Page 14: ...he camcorder records for 5 seconds and then stops automatically 3 Press START STOP Recording starts If you selected 5SEC five dots appear in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen The dots disappear at a rate of one per second as illustrated below When five seconds elapse and all the dots disappear the camcorder switches to Standby mode automatically OPEN_ START STOPMODE _ rIL SEfC ANTIGROUND _ _ SHO...

Page 15: ...ss of the LCD screen press LCD BRIGHT or The battery lif is longer when the LCD panel is closed 1Jse the viewf_nder instead of the LCD screen to save the battery power 1 2 OPEN Notes on the LCD panel When closing the LCD panel turn it vertically tmtil it clicks a When turning the LCD panel turn it always vertically otherwise the camcorder body may be damaged or the LCD panel may not close properly...

Page 16: ...Turn tile LCD panel down toward tile camcorder body Notes on mirror mode When you turn tile LCD panel about 90 degrees to 180degrees tile canlcorder enters IlliYror n lode 11sing the mirror mode you can record yomself while watching yourself on the LCD The picture on the LCD looks like a mirror image while recording in mirror mode Tile STBY indicator appears as 0 and REC as O Other indicators appe...

Page 17: ...eye against tile viewfinder eyecup Be sure not to touch the built in microphone Use the LCD panel frame or the viewfinder flame as a guide to determine the horizontal plane You can also record in a low position to get an interesting angle Lit the viewfinder up fbr record fl om a low position b You can also record in a low position or even in a high position using the LCD panel When you use the LCD...

Page 18: ...f the tripod screw is less than 9 32 inch 6 5 ram Otherwise you cannot attach the tripod securely and the screw may damage the canlcoFder Cautions on the LCD panel and on the viewfinder Do not pick up the camcorder by tile viewfinder or the LCD paneh d Do not place tile camcorder so as to point tile viewfinder or tile LCD panel toward tile sun The inside of the viewfindec or the LCD panel may be d...

Page 19: ...ed portion is played back To go forward hold down the side Edit Search 2 N O O END SEARCH To stop playback Release EDITSEARCH To go back to the last recorded point END SEARCH Press END SEARCH The last rerorded point is played bark fi0rabout 5 seconds and stops Note that when you use a tape without cassette memo1T this fimction does not work once you eject the cassette af er recording To begin re r...

Page 20: ...ter connecting the camcorder to a TV or VCR REW_ PLAY _ FF D O 1 DISPLAY To stop playback press 2 To rewind the tape press _1_1 To fast forward the tape rapidly press I_1_ Using the Remote Commander You ran rontrol playb_rk using the supplied Remote Commander Befloreusing tbe Remote Commander insert the size AA R6 batteries To display the LCDscreen viewfinder screenindicators Press DISPLAY To eras...

Page 21: ... resume normal playback press 11 To view the picture at double speed For double speed playback in the reverse direction press _then press 2on the Remote Commander during playback For double speed playback in the rward direction press 2_ then press 2during playback To resume normal playback press 1 To view the picture frame by frame Press 111or II1_ on tbe Remote Commander in playback pause mode If...

Page 22: ...D SEARCH during recording standby This flmction works wben the POWER switch is set to CAMERA or VTR Notes on End Search When you use a tape without cassette memory the End Search f mction does not work once you eject the cassette after recording When you use a tape with cassette memory the End Search flmction works once you eject the cassette When you play back a tape which has a blank portion in ...

Page 23: ...ect the power cord to a wall outlet 2 Lift up the viewfinder 3 Slide the connecting plate down into the guides at the rear of the camcorder tmtil it clicks 2 3 PZgg_ D 0 g 8 To remove the connecting plate The connecting plate is removed in the same way as the battel T pack WARNING The power rord must only he changed at a qualified servire shop PRECAUTION The set is not disronnerted flO l ithe AC p...

Page 24: ...ou want to change the other modes repeat steps 2 and 3 4 Press MENU to erase the menu display MENU MENU HiFiSOUND REC MODE AUD O MODE TITLEERASE TITLE DSPL TAPE TITLE 1 MENU END i2 3 CONTROL 4 CONTROL MENU _MM NDER_ ON HiFiSOUND REC MODE L MENU COMMANDER HiFiSOUND R C MODE _ SP MENU REC MODE LP CONTROL CONTROL MENU RECMODE L MENU RECMODE MENU COMMANDER HiFiSOUND dEC MOD LP SP VVhile recording in r...

Page 25: ...dark Even if yon adjust the LCD B L the recorded picture is not aftected LCD COLOR Select this item and change the level of the indicator hy turning tile CONTROL dial tip or down to adjust the color intensity of tile picture VF BRIGHT Close the LCD panel Select this item to adjust the hrightness of the viewfinder The viewfinder becomes brighter when you turn the CONTROL dial up and darker wllen yo...

Page 26: ... that you cannot select STBY ON of DEMO MODE in the menu system You cannot select DEMO MODE when a cassette is inserted in the camcorder If you insert a cassette during the demonstration the demonstration stops You can start recording as usual DEMO MODE automatically returns to STBY ON When you set NIGHTSHOT to ON NIGHTSHOT indicator appears in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen At this time you ...

Page 27: ... their settings are retained even when the power source is disconnected or battery is removed as long as the vanadium lithium hattery is charged When recording a close subject 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 th...

Page 28: ...tment rondition by pressing BACK LIGHT again The indicator disappears Otherwise the picture will be too bright trader 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 backgrotmd Especially when you shoot a person wearing shiny clothes made of silk or synthetic f...

Page 29: ...e 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 flashing and then recording stops a FADER g O g O M FADER bl FADER I _ To cancel the fader function Befbre pressing START STOP press FADER until the fhde indicator disappears You cannot use the fader function in the follo...

Page 30: ..._ indicator lights up NtGHTSHOT OFF ON To cancel the NightShot function Slide NIGHTSHOT to OFF Using the NightShot Light When you set N S LIGHT to CONin the menu systen l the pirture will be inore rlear Set N S LIGHT to OFF in the menu system to save the battery power Tile NightShot effect becomes weak instead NightShot Light rays are infrared and are tberefi0re invisible The maximum limit of Nigh...

Page 31: ...mcorder will record that still picture However you _ cannot select other still pictmes by using this button g 3 Press PHOTO deeper o PHOTO REC flashes and the still picttue on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder is recorded for ahout seven seconds The sonnd dtuing those seven seconds is also recorded and the pictures appear like an animation on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder Yon o cannot chan...

Page 32: ...supplied Refer to tile operating instruction of the video printer as well Video printer I Signal flow not supplied S VIDEO If the video printer is not equipped with S VIDEO input Use the supplied A V connecting cable Connect it to tile AUDIO VIDEO jack and connect tile yellow plug of tile cable to the VIDEO input of the video printer 32 ...

Page 33: ...on a wide screen TV a c While in Standby mode press 16 9WIDE 16 9WIDE appears on the LCD screen i6 gWlDE I6 gWIDE L PZ_g_ 0 g 0 To cancel wide mode Press 16 gWIDE again To watch the tape recorded in wide mode To watch the tape recorded 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...

Page 34: ... flower A softened picture A person in clearer flesh tones J Sports lesson mode Capturing high speed action in sports such as golf or tennis Beach Ski mode Recording a person in a place such as on the heach or in the ski slopes where there is a lot of reflection Sunset Moon mode Recording sunset night views fireworks or neon signs Landscape mode Recording a landscape through a window o1 wire net N...

Page 35: ...indicator on the LCD screen o1 in the viewfinder PROGRAM CONTROL Pf_g_ g O O To return to automatic adjustment mode Press PROGRAM AE so that tile indicator disappears Note on shutter speed The shutter speed in each PROGRAM AE mode is as follows Soft portrait mode from 1 60 to 1 500 Sports lesson mode fi om 1 250 to 1 4000 Beach Ski mode fi om 1 60 to 1 250 35 ...

Page 36: ...al d dl b Insufficient light a Subjects with little contrast walls sky etc b Too much brightness behind the subject Horizontal stripes d Subjects through fl osted glass Subjects beyond nets etc Bright subject or subject reflecting light Shooting a stationary subject when using a tripod 36 ...

Page 37: ...nity Slide FOCUS to INFINITY _ indirator appears on the LCD screen o1 in the viewfinder This flmction is useflfl when the nearer subject is focused automatically and you want to focus the subject faraway To return to the autofocus mode Slide FOCUS up to AUTO to turn off _r AA indicator To shoot in relatively dark places or to shoot the subject moving quickly outside Shoot at wide angle af er forus...

Page 38: ...l tones NEG ART b The color of tile picmle is reversed SEPIA The picture is sepia B W The picture is monochrome black and white SOLARIZE c The light intensity is clearer and the picture looks like an illustration MOSAIC d The picture is mosaic SLIM el The picture expands vertically STRETCH f The picture expands horizontally 38 ...

Page 39: ...NTROL dial to select tile desired picture effect mode CONTROL To return to normal mode Press PICTURE EFFECT so that tile indicator disappears Note on the picture effect Wben you tnrn the power off tile camcorder retnrns antomatically to normal mode g g 0 g 0 39 ...

Page 40: ...tor appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder 2 Tmn the CONTROL dial to adjust the exposme The exposure is locked at the adjusted brightness I EXPOSURE CONTROL To return to automatic exposure mode Press EXPOSURE to turn off the exposure indirator Notes The CONTROL dial does not have a stop position If you press PROGRAM AE the expost re comes back to automatic adjustment again When you adjust ...

Page 41: ...ial to select the color size or position then press the CONTROL dial 4 Ttun the CONTROL dial to select the desfled item then press the CONTROL dial 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 until the title is arranged as desired 6 Press the CONTROL dial again to complete the setting TITLE TITLE MODE _1 i_ELLC I HAPPY BIRTHDAY HAPPY HOLIDAYS CONGRATULATIONS OURSWEETBABY WEDDING VAOATION TITLE END 6 CONTj 2 CONTROL CO...

Page 42: ...u select tile title size SM you can choose 9positions at all To display no title Select OFF in the TITLE DSPL menu But the title is displayed in case of Edit Search or Rec Review regardless of the menu settings Notes on titles While the title is displayed the picture does not f_cte in or out You cannot superimpose a title to a blank portion of the tape The titles you superimposed are displayed by ...

Page 43: ...s MENU to erase tile menu display Z CONTROL CONTROL MENU REC MODE AUDIO MODE D ZOOM STEADYSHOT BEEP iTiTLEERASE _ LCDBL MENU END MENU TITLEERASE HAPPY BIRTHDAY 2 WEDDING 3 HELLO MENU END CONTROL CONTROL MENU TITLEERASE HAPPY BIRTHDAY D WEDDING 3 HELLO MENU END MENU ERASE I HAPPY _ RTHDAY 2 WEDD NO l 3 HELLO EXEC ERASE MENU END 0 N 0 Note If you use a cassette tape set to prevei t accidental erasur...

Page 44: ...l to select J then press the CONTROL dial 44 TITLE TITLE HELLO HAPPY BIRTHDAY HAPPY H L DAYS CONGRATULATIONS OUR SWEET BABY WEDDING VACATION TITLE END CONTROL CONTROL CUSTOM TITLE _1 MUSIC ABODE 12345 FGHIJ 67890 KLMNO PQRST _ UVWXY_ Z TITLE END CONTROL T_TLE t HAPPY HOLIDAYS CONGRATULATIONS OURSWEETBABY WEDDING VACATION THE END TITLE END CONTROL CUSTOM TITLE _ 2345 FGHIJ 67890 KLMNO PQRST _ UVWXY...

Page 45: ...he CONTROL dial Erase characters one after another then make the new title again If it takes more than 5 minutes to make a title If the Standby mode lasts tor more than 5 minutes with a cassette inserted the power will be turned off automatically If the power is turned off while you are making a title set the POWER switch to OFF once then to CAMERA The title you have made remains stored in Ille Il...

Page 46: ...CFeen 1 Insert the cassette you want to label 2 Set the POWER switch to VTR 3 Press MENU to display the i_ Jei _t 4 Turn the CONTROL dial to select TAPE TITLE then press the CONTROL dial 5 Turn the CONTROL dial to select the coh mn of the desired character then press the CONTROL dial 6 Turn the CONTROL dial to select the desired character then press the CONTROL dial Repeat steps 5 and 6 tmtil you ...

Page 47: ...END MENU TAPE TITLE _1 _12345 FGHIJ 67890 KLMNO PQRST _ UVWXY _ Z 11 MENU END 5 6 7 CO TROL CONTROL MENU TAPE TITLE AgCDE 12345 FGHIJ 67890 PQRST _ UVWXY _ Z MENU END MENU TAPE TITLE MENU TAPE TTLE ABCDE 12345 FGHIJ 67890 LMNO PQRST _ UVWXY _ Z 9 MENU END AgCDE 12345 FGHIJ 67890 PQRST _ UVWXY _ Z MENU END MENU TAPE TTLE M ABCDE 12345 FGHiJ 67890 PQRST _ UVWXY _ Z 9 MENU END 0 N 0 47 ...

Page 48: ...he 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 viewtinder Tile indicates tile number ofcharacters you can select for tile label When tile indicator has fewer than 10 spaces tile cassette memory is full Note on the cassettes If you use a cassette ...

Page 49: ...TROL dial 4 Press MENU to erase the menu display CONTROL CONTROL MENU COMMANDER REC MODE AUDIO MODE DZOOM i5 g Dy_QT ON BEEP T TLEERASE MENU END MENU STEADYSHOT OFF CONTROL CONTROL MENU STEADYSHOT ON MENU END MENU f COMMANDER REC MODE AUDIO MODE DZOOM BEEP TITLEERASE MENU END To activate the SteadyShot function again Selert ON in step 3 then press the CONTROL diah Notes on the SteadyShot function ...

Page 50: ...f the camcorder To get higher quality pictures 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 al you do not need to connect the yellow video plug of the A V connecting cable b IN S VIDEO VIDEO o _ _ Signal flow not supplied AI IDIO VIDEO If your VCR or TV is a mo...

Page 51: ...less IR receiver To cancel the LASER LINK function Press LASER LINK If you use a Sony TV You can turn on the TV automatically when you press LASER LINK or 2 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 fbllowing Point the LASER LINK emitter towards the TV s remote sensor and press LASER LINK Turn on the LASER LINK button and press E You ca...

Page 52: ... with cassette memory p 67 1 Set the POWER switch to VTR 2 Press MENU to display the menu on the LCD screen 3 Turn the CONTROL dial to select CM SEARCH then press the CONTROL dial 4 Turn the CONTROL dial to select ON then press the CONTROL dial 5 Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly tmtil the date search indicator appears 6 Press _ or IbiH to select the date for playback Playback s...

Page 53: ...e camcorder may not search if the beginning of the recorded date is too close to tile next one Tile short cursor on tile screen suggests the date selected in the previous time Ira tape has a blank portion in the beginning o1 between recorded portions the Date Search fimction will not work correctly NNL_ g O g O 53 ...

Page 54: ...5 Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly until tile date search indicator appears 6 When tile current position is b press _ to search towards a or press IHH to search towards Each time you press _ or IbtH tile camcorder searches for tile previous or next date Playback starts automatically when date changed JUL4 1998 JUL5 1998 _1 DEC 31 1998 I 11 _ 4_lF_ _ _d _ _ F _ I a b el 5 SEARCH...

Page 55: ... select CM SEARCH then press tile CONTROL dial 4 Turn tile CONTROL dial to select ON then press the CONTROL dial S Press SEARCH MODE on tile Remote Commander repeatedly until the title search indicator appears 6 Press _ o1 _ 1 to select tbe title for playback Playback starts fi om tile scene of tile selected title automatically SEARCH g 0 0 J 6 TITLE SEARCH I HAPPY BIRTHDAY 5 3 ELLO To stop search...

Page 56: ...erate with the Remote Commander You can use this ftmction only when playing hack a tape with cassette memory p 67 1 Set the POWER switch to VTR 2 Press MENU to display the menu 3 Turn the CONTROL dial to select CM SEARCH then press the CONTROL dial 4 Turn the CONTROL dial to select ON then press the CONTROL diah 5 Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly until the photo search indicato...

Page 57: ...nu on the LCD screen 3 Turn the CONTROL dial to select CM SEARCH then press the CONTROL dial 4 Turn the CONTROL dial to select OFF then press the CONTROL dial 5 Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly until the photo search indicator appeal s 6 Press _ o1 _tH to select the photo for playback Each time you press _ o1 _IH the camcorder searches for the previous or next scene Playback st...

Page 58: ...y o1 not 1 Set the POWER switch to VTR 2 Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly until tile photo scan indicator displayed on the LCD screen 3 Press _ o1 I_ 1 Each photos are displayed for about 5 seconds automatically 1 To stop searching Press II 58 ...

Page 59: ...nt The tape stops automatically when the counter reaches approximately zero ZERO SET MEMORY disappears and the time code appears 4 Press D ZERO SET 0 00 00 MEMORY _9iqq ZERO SET MEMORY STOP PLAY NN_ O g O Note on the tape counter There may be a discrepancy of several seconds fi om the time code Notes on ZEROSETMEMORY When you press ZERO SET MEMORY the counter s zero point is memorized Press ZERO S...

Page 60: ...lert tbe fbllowing items When DATE CAM is selected date _ arious settings SteadyShot PROGRAM AE shutter speed white balance aperture value gain _1o indicator When DATE is selected date _o indicator When you record a picture with adjusting the exposure to the darkest manually CLOSE appears at tbe position oftbe ills indicator on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder When bars appear A blank portion o...

Page 61: ...nals are transmitted in digital form fur high quality editing not supplied g O O Signal flow Noteson editing when usingthe DV connectingcable You canconnectone VCR only You can record picture sound and system data at the same time on the DV products by using the DV connecting cable only You cannot edit the titles display indicator or the contents of cassette memo W If you record playback pause pic...

Page 62: ...g the sound is L left signal If you connect the red plug the sound is R righ0 signal You can edit precisely by connecting a LANC cable to this camcorder and other video eqtlipment having fine synchm editing flmction using this camcorder as a player 1 Insert a blank tape o1 a tape you want to record over into the VCR and insert your recorded tape into the camcorder 2 Play back the recorded tape on ...

Page 63: ...not supplied S VIDEO S VIDEO OUT a b AUDIO VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO OUT If your TV o1 VCR is a monaural type connect the yellow plug of the A V connecting cable for video to the TV o1 VCR Connect only the white o1 red plug for audio to the TV o1 VCR If you connect the white plug the sound is L left signal If you connect the red plug tbe sound is R right signal Ifyou are going to connect the camcordec usi...

Page 64: ... by pressing _ or It _ Then press to set it to playback pause mode 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 inemory 5 On the camcorder locate the point where the insert should begin by pressing 41_1 then press REC to set it to recording pause mode 6 Press on the camcorder and the VCR simultaneously to start i...

Page 65: ...OL _ _AUDIOR _ect the video yellow plug Note The pirttn e is not output horn the AUDIO VIDEO jack Check the rerolded picture in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen as well as check the recorded sound by using a speaker or headphones g O O Audio equipment MIC PLUG IN POWER _ Signal flow Note I LINE OUT L R R RK G128 connecting cable not stlpplied l microphone not supplied You can check the recorded...

Page 66: ...n by pressing _ or I_ Then press to set it to playback pause mode 4 Press AUDIO DUB on tile Remote Commander 5 Press on tile Remote Commander and at the same time start playing back tile audio you want to record The new sotmd will be recorded in stereo 2 The recorded sound in stereo 1 is not heard 6 Press on tbe Remote Commander at tile point where you want to stop recording To play back the new r...

Page 67: ...ing to the end of the tape concerning ahove The same result may occur when you record using a digital video camera recorder without a cassette memory f mction on a tape recorded by one witb the cassette memo W f mction Tapes with cassette memo W have Ill Cassette Memory mall Sony lecommends that you use a tape having CI mark to enjoy this camcorder f dly O _ 5 8 3 O Copyright signal When playing b...

Page 68: ...8 Your camcorder is supplied with a vanadium lithium battery installed so as to retain the date and time etc regardless of the setting of the POWER switch The vanadium lithium battery is ahvays charged as long as you are using the camcorder Tbe battery however will get discharged gradually if you do not use the camcorder It will be completely discharged in about six months if you do not use the ca...

Page 69: ...to display tile menu on tile LCD screen OT in tile viewfinder 3 Select CLOCK SET then press the CONTROL dial 4 Turn tile CONTROL dial to adjust the year and then press the CONTROL dial S Set tile month clay hour and minutes by turning and pressing tile CONTROL dial 6 Press MENU to erase tile inenu display CONTROL 0 5 3 O CONTROL CONTROL t t t t t _ CONTROL CONTROL CONTROL CONTROL CONTROL CONTROL C...

Page 70: ... looking at the LCD screen or through the viewfinder the lens moves automatically and the battery is used The battery is also used when a tape is inserted or removed While you are using your camcorder the remaining battery indicator on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder decreases gradually as battery power is used up The remaining time in minutes also appears When the remaining hattery indicator ...

Page 71: ...battery pack is installed to the camcorder a small amount of current flows to the camcorder even ifthe POWER switch is set to OFF This shortens batte W lifb The battery pack is always discharging even when it is not in use after charging Therefore you should charge the battel T pack right before using the camcorder The life of the battery pack If the hattery indicator flashes rapidly just after tu...

Page 72: ...amcorder to recording standby mode and point towards a stationary object Do not move the camcorder for 30 seconds or more If the indication seems incorrecL use up the battery and then recharge it flflly Frill charge_ Note that if you have used the battery in a hot or cold environment for long time or you have repeated charging many times the battery may not be able to show the correct time even af...

Page 73: ...the terminals metal parts on the back are not clean the battery charge duration will be shortened When the terminals are not rlean or when the h_ttery park h_s not been used fbr a long tilne repeatedly install and remove the battery pack a few times This improves the contact condition Also wipe the and C terminals with a soft cloth or paper Be sure to observe the following Keep the battery park aw...

Page 74: ...s but the picture becomes dim Turn offtile power and do not use the camcorder f orahout 1 hour How to prevent moisture condensation When bringing tile camcorder fron ia cold place to a warm place put the can lcorder ill a plastic bag and allow it to adapt to room conditions over a period of time 1 Be stne to tightly seal tile plastic bag containing the camcorder 2 Remove the bag when tile air temp...

Page 75: ...rassette Do not open the tape protect cover or touch the tape Avoid touching o1 damaging the terminals To remove dust clean the terminals with a sof cloth Camcorder care When the camcorder is not to be used for a long time disconnect the power source and remove tile tape Periodically turn on the power operate tile camera and player sections and play back a tape fbr about 3 minutes Clean the lens w...

Page 76: ...or drop the unit While tile unit is in use particularly during charging keep it away fl om AM receivers and video equipment because it will disturb AM reception and video operation The unit becomes warm wbile in use This is normal Do not place the unit in locations that are Extlemely hot or cold Dusty or dirty Very humid Vibrating Note on dry batteries To avoid possihle damage fl om battery leakag...

Page 77: ...yback picture on a TV it n lost be a NTSC systen i based TV Check the fbllowing list NTSGsystem Babama Islands Bolivi Canada Central America Chile Colombia Ecuador Jamaica Japan Korea Mexico Peru Stu inam Taiwan the Philippines the U S A Venezuela etc PALsystem Australia Austria Belgium Czech Republic China Denmark Finland Germany Great Britain Holland Hong Kong Italy Kuwait Malaysia New Zealand N...

Page 78: ...ry pack has not heen charged fully Charge the hattery pack again p 7 The battery pack is completely dead and cannot be recharged Use another battery pack p 23 Operation Symptom Causeand orcorrectiveactions START STOP does not operate The tape is stuck to the drmn Eject the cassette i1 10 The tape has rnn out Rewind the tape or nse a new one p 20 The POWER switch is set to VTR Set it to CAMERA i 11...

Page 79: ... is set to the manual mode Set it to autofocus p 37 Shooting conditions are not suitable for autofocus Set focus to manual mode to focus manually p 37 The START STOP MODE switch is set to 5SEe or ANTI GROUND SHOOTING Setitto _ p 14 A title is displayed on the LCD screen or in tile viewfinder Clear the title p 29 TITLE DSPL is set to OFF in the menu system Set it to ON in the menu system p 24 Tile ...

Page 80: ...e dirty in the viewfinder Clean the heads using the Sony DVM12CL not supplied cleaning cassette i7 74 The picture is too bright or too dark LCD BRIGHT is not adjusted properly Press or to obtain the brightness you want i7 15 20 A vertical band appears when shooting a The camcorder is not malfnnctioning very bright subject The picture does not appear on the LCD Incorporated fluorescent tube is worn...

Page 81: ... Insert the battery with the correct polarity p 89 Tile batteries are dead Insert new ones p 89 Disconnect the connection plate on the battery pack or on the AC power adaptor then reconnect it in about minute Turn the power on If the functions still do not work open the LCD panel and press tile RESET button below the MENU button using a sharp pointed object If yon press the RESET button all the se...

Page 82: ...n 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 product with the problem 4 If you use a battely pack which you have just bought or which has been left unused for...

Page 83: ...E Moisttn e rondensation has orc nrred Remove the cassette and leave the camcorder for at least 1 hour p 74 C 22 VW1 The video heads are dirty Clean the heads using the Sony DVMI2CL cleaning cassette not supplied p 74 C 31 E E A serviceable sittmtion not malfnnctioned above has occur red C 32 E E Remove the cassette and insert it again then operate the camcorder p 11 Disconnect the power cord of t...

Page 84: ...LINK Video audio IR space transleission system according to EIAJ Electric Industries Association of Japan standards Audio carrier wave Lob 4 3MHz Rch 4 8MHz General Power requirements 7 2 V battery insertion input Average power consumption 4 0 W during camera recording using viewfinder 5 0 W during camera recording using LCD screen 5 4 W during playback using LASER LINK when viewfinder is on and L...

Page 85: ...tch p 20 PROGRAM AE button p 35 EXPOSURE button p 40 CONTROL dial p 24 Viewfinder lens adjustment lever p 12 PHOTO button p 3 _ BATT battery release button p 9 POWER switch p 1 20 START STOP button p 1 Hooks For shoulder strap p 90 85 ...

Page 86: ...itch p 30 Note on the intelligent accessory shoe Supplies power to optional accessories such as a video light or microphone The intelligent accessory shoe is linked to the POWER switch allowing you to turn on and offthe power supplied by 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 th...

Page 87: ...IGHT button p 15_20 VOL volume button p 20 DATA CODE button p 60 DISPLAY button p 20 START STOP MODE switch p 14 16 9WIDE button p 33 END SEARCH button p 19 TITLE button p 4L 44 MENU button p 24 RESET button P 81 PICTURE EFFECT button p 39 87 ...

Page 88: ...ipod screw is less than 9 32 inch 6 5 ram Otherwise you cannot attach the tripod securely and the screw may damage the camcorder EJECT switch 13 I0 S VlDEOjack p 32 50 62 Focus ring 13 37 MlCjack PLUG IN POWER p 65 Connect an external microphone not supplied This jack also accepts a plug in power microphone Laser Link emitter i3 51 NightShot Light emitter p 30 AUDIOIVIDEOjack p 50 62 DV INIOUTjack...

Page 89: ...ower zoom button p 13 START STOP button p 11 Transmitter Point toward tile remote sensor to control tile camcorder af er turning on the camcorder ZERO SET MEMORY button p 59 To prepare the Remote Commander To use the Remote Commander you must insert two size AA R6 batteries Use the sttpplied size AA R6 batteries 1 Remove the batterT covet fl om the Remote Commander 2 Insert both of tile size AA R6...

Page 90: ...activate the camcorder Notes on the Remote Commander Keep the remote sensor away fl om strong light sources such as direct sunlight o1 illumination Otherwise the remote control may not he effective Be sure tbat there is no ohstacle hetween 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 distinguisb t...

Page 91: ...indicator p 15 20 VOL volume indicator p 20 NightShot indicators p 30 Cassette Memory indicator p 4 Recording mode indicator p 11 as_ STBY 0 12 34 40rain _ END SEARCH r Recording standby mode indicator p 11 Tape transport mode indicator Time code indicator p 12 Self diagnosis indicator p 83 Remaining tape indicator p 13 ZERO SET MEMORY indicator p 59 Photo capture indicator i3 31 END SEARCH indica...

Page 92: ...ssette NIGHTSHOT should be set to ON to start demonstration Note that once you enter demo mode this mode is retained as long as tile vanadium rechargeable battery is in place Therefbre demonstration starts automatically 10minutes later every time you set tile POWER switch to CAMERA and after you eject tile cassette To exit demo mode 1 Set the POWER switch to VTR 2 While holding down El set tile PO...

Page 93: ...minutes remaining The tape is near the end The flashing is slow The tape has run out The flashing hecomes rapid No tape has been inserted The tab on the tape is out red Moisture condensation has occurred p 74 The video heads may be contaminated p 74 The clock is not set When this message appears though you set the date and time the vanadium lithium battery is discharged Charge the vanadium lithitn...

Page 94: ...rge 7 I J K L In LITHIUM 72 LASER LINK 51 LCD BRIGHT 15 20 LP mode 12 i LINK 88 M N Manual fiocus 36 Menu system 24 Mirror mode 16 Moisttn e condensation 74 NIGHTSHOT 30 Normal charge 7 O P Q PHOTO 31 Photo scan 56 Photo search 56 Playback on a TV 50 Playback pause 21 Power sources 23 Power zoom 13 PROGRAM AE 34 Remaining battery indicator 70 Remaining tape indicator 13 Remote Commander 89 Self di...

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