Sony DCR-PC101 manual

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Buen manual de instrucciones

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El nombre proviene de la palabra latina “instructio”, es decir, ordenar. Por lo tanto, en un manual Sony DCR-PC101 se puede encontrar la descripción de las etapas de actuación. El propósito de un manual es enseñar, facilitar el encendido o el uso de un dispositivo o la realización de acciones concretas. Un manual de instrucciones también es una fuente de información acerca de un objeto o un servicio, es una pista.

Desafortunadamente pocos usuarios destinan su tiempo a leer manuales Sony DCR-PC101, sin embargo, un buen manual nos permite, no solo conocer una cantidad de funcionalidades adicionales del dispositivo comprado, sino también evitar la mayoría de fallos.

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Sobre todo, un manual de instrucciones Sony DCR-PC101 debe contener:
- información acerca de las especificaciones técnicas del dispositivo Sony DCR-PC101
- nombre de fabricante y año de fabricación del dispositivo Sony DCR-PC101
- condiciones de uso, configuración y mantenimiento del dispositivo Sony DCR-PC101
- marcas de seguridad y certificados que confirmen su concordancia con determinadas normativas

¿Por qué no leemos los manuales de instrucciones?

Normalmente es por la falta de tiempo y seguridad acerca de las funcionalidades determinadas de los dispositivos comprados. Desafortunadamente la conexión y el encendido de Sony DCR-PC101 no es suficiente. El manual de instrucciones siempre contiene una serie de indicaciones acerca de determinadas funcionalidades, normas de seguridad, consejos de mantenimiento (incluso qué productos usar), fallos eventuales de Sony DCR-PC101 y maneras de solucionar los problemas que puedan ocurrir durante su uso. Al final, en un manual se pueden encontrar los detalles de servicio técnico Sony en caso de que las soluciones propuestas no hayan funcionado. Actualmente gozan de éxito manuales de instrucciones en forma de animaciones interesantes o vídeo manuales que llegan al usuario mucho mejor que en forma de un folleto. Este tipo de manual ayuda a que el usuario vea el vídeo entero sin saltarse las especificaciones y las descripciones técnicas complicadas de Sony DCR-PC101, como se suele hacer teniendo una versión en papel.

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Sobre todo es en ellos donde encontraremos las respuestas acerca de la construcción, las posibilidades del dispositivo Sony DCR-PC101, el uso de determinados accesorios y una serie de informaciones que permiten aprovechar completamente sus funciones y comodidades.

Tras una compra exitosa de un equipo o un dispositivo, vale la pena dedicar un momento para familiarizarse con cada parte del manual Sony DCR-PC101. Actualmente se preparan y traducen con dedicación, para que no solo sean comprensibles para los usuarios, sino que también cumplan su función básica de información y ayuda.

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    3-074-615- 11 (1) ©2002 Sony Corporation Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please 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 dea[...]

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    2 Welcome! Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony Handycam. With your Handycam, you can capture life’s precious moments with superior picture and sound quality. Your Handycam is loaded with advanced features, but at the same time it is very easy to use. You will soon be producing home video that you can enjoy for years to come. WARNING To [...]

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    Getting started 3 Checking supplied accessories 1 AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power adaptor (1), Power cord (1) (p. 15) 2 NP-FM50 battery pack (1) (p. 14, 15) 3 A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 43) 4 Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 221) 5 Size AA (R6) battery for Remote Commander (2) (p. 221) Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with your c[...]

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    4 Main Featur es 4 Recording moving pictures or still images, and playing them back • Recording moving pictures on tapes (p. 24) • Recording still images on tapes (p. 47) • Playing back tapes (p. 38) • Recording still images on “Memory Stick”s (p. 44, 122) • Recording moving pictures on “Memory Stick”s (p. 136) • Viewing still i[...]

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    Getting started 5 5 Other uses Functions to adjust exposure in recording • BACK LIGHT (p. 32) • NightShot/Super NightShot/Color Slow Shutter (p. 32) • PROGRAM AE (p. 60) • White balance (p. 49) • Adjusting the exposure manually (p. 63) • Flexible Spot Meter (p. 64) Functions to give images more impact • Digital zoom [MENU] (p. 29) The[...]

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    6 T able of contents Checking supplied accessories .............. 3 Main Features ............................... 4 Quick Start Guide – Recording on a tape ............................. 8 – Recording on a “Memory Stick” ...... 10 Getting started Using this manual ................................. 12 Step 1 Preparing the power supply .... 14[...]

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    Getting started 7 Table of contents Recording a picture from a tape as a moving picture ............................. 139 Recording edited pictures from a tape as a moving picture – Digital program editing (on “Memory Stick”s) .................. 143 Copying still images from a tape – PHOTO SAVE ............................ 146 Viewing a sti[...]

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    Quick Start Guide 8 Quick Start Guide – Recor ding on a tape This chapter introduces you to the basic features to record pictures on tapes of your camcorder. See the page in parentheses “( )” for more information. Pull down the Holding Grip to hold your camcorder as illustrated. Inserting a cassette (p. 21) Connecting the power cord (p. 18) U[...]

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    Quick Start Guide 9 Quick Start Guide Monitoring the playback picture on the LCD screen (p. 38) NOTE Do not pick up your camcorder by the viewfinder, the LCD panel, the battery pack or the jack cover. 1 Set the POWER switch to VCR while pressing the small green button. 2 Press of the touch panel to rewind the tape. 3 Press of the touch panel to sta[...]

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    Quick Start Guide 10 Quick Start Guide – Recording on a “Memory Stick” This chapter introduces you to the basic features to record on a “Memory Stick” of your camcorder. See the page in parentheses “( )” for more information. Pull down the Holding Grip to hold your camcorder as illustrated. Holding Grip Connecting the power cord (p. 1[...]

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    Quick Start Guide 11 Recording a still image on a “Memory Stick” (p. 122) When you purchase your camcorder, the clock setting is set to off. If you want to record the date and time on a picture, set the clock setting before recording (p. 19). Monitoring the still image on the LCD screen (p. 148) 1 Set the POWER switch to MEMORY while pressing t[...]

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    12 — Getting started — Using this manual As you read through this manual, buttons and settings on your camcorder are shown in capital letters. e.g. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. When you carry out an operation, you can hear a beep sound to indicate that the operation is being carried out. Note on Cassette Memory Your camcorder is based on the[...]

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    Getting started 13 Using this manual Precautions on camcorder care Lens and LCD screen/finder (on mounted models only) • The LCD screen and the finder are manufactured using extremely high-precision technology, so over 99.99% of the pixels are operational for effective use. However, there may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white,[...]

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    14 Installing the battery pack ( 1 ) While sliding BATT (battery) release lever in the direction of the arrow 1 , slide the battery terminal cover in the direction of the arrow 2 . ( 2 ) Insert the battery pack in the direction of the arrow until it clicks. Step 1 Pr eparing the power supply 1 2 2 1 To remove the battery pack The battery pack is re[...]

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    15 Getting started Charging the battery pack Use the battery pack after charging it for your camcorder. Your camcorder operates only with the “ InfoLITHIUM ” battery pack (M series) . See page 205 for details of the “ InfoLITHIUM ” battery pack. ( 1 ) Install the battery pack on your camcorder. ( 2 ) Open the jack cover and connect the AC p[...]

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    16 Playback time Battery pack Playback time on LCD screen Playback time with LCD closed NP-FM50 (supplied) 150 195 NP-FM70 310 400 NP-QM71 365 465 NP-FM90 475 600 NP-FM91/QM91 550 695 Approximate minutes when you use a fully charged battery * Approximate recording time when you repeat recording, start/stop, zoom and turn the power on/off. The actua[...]

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    17 Getting started Note Approximate recording time and playing time at 25 ° C (77 ° F). The battery life will be shorter if you use your camcorder in a cold environment. If the power goes off although the battery remaining indicator indicates that the battery pack has enough power to operate Charge the battery pack fully again so that the indicat[...]

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    18 PRECAUTION The set is not disconnected from the AC power source (house current) as long as it is connected to a wall outlet, even if the set itself has been turned off. Notes • The AC power adaptor can supply power even if the battery pack is attached to your camcorder. • The DC IN jack has “ source priority. ” This means that the batter[...]

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    19 Getting started Step 2 Setting the date and time Set the date and time when you use your camcorder for the first time. “ CLOCK SET ” will be displayed each time you set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY unless you set the date and time settings. If you do not use your camcorder for about three months , the date and time settings may be re[...]

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    20 The year changes as follows: To return to FN Press EXIT. If you do not set the date and time “– – – – – – – – –” and “– – : – – : – –” are recorded on the data code of the tape and the “ Memory Stick ” . Note on the time indicator The internal clock of your camcorder uses a 12-hour cycle. – 12:00 AM st[...]

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    21 Getting started ( 1 ) Prepare the power source. ( 2 ) Slide OPEN/ Z EJECT in the direction of the arrow and open the lid. The cassette compartment automatically lifts up and opens. ( 3 ) Push the middle portion of the back of the cassette to insert. Insert the cassette in a straight line deeply into the cassette compartment with the window facin[...]

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    22 Your camcorder has operation buttons on the LCD screen. Touch the LCD panel directly to operate each function. ( 1 ) Prepare the power source. ( 2 ) Press OPEN to open the LCD panel. ( 3 ) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or VCR while pressing the small green button. ( 4 ) Press FN. Operation buttons appear on the LCD screen. ( 5 ) Press PAGE2 to [...]

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    23 Getting started Step 4 Using the touch panel Notes • When using the touch panel, press operation buttons with your thumb supporting the LCD screen from the back side of it or press those buttons lightly with your index finger. • Do not press operation buttons with sharp-pointed objects such as a pen. • Do not press the LCD screen too hard.[...]

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    24 — Recording – Basics — Recor ding a picture Your camcorder automatically focuses for you. ( 1 ) Remove the lens cap and pull the lens cap string to fix it. ( 2 ) Install the power source and insert a cassette. See “ Step 1 ” to “ Step 3 ” for more information (p. 14 to 21). ( 3 ) Pull down the Holding Grip. Hold your camcorder firm[...]

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    25 Recording – Basics Notes • Fasten the grip strap firmly. • Do not touch the built-in microphone during recording. • The recording data (date/time or various settings when recorded) are not displayed during recording. However, they are recorded automatically onto the tape. To display the recording data, press DATA CODE during playback. Yo[...]

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    26 Adjusting the LCD screen The LCD panel moves about 90 degrees to the viewfinder side and about 180 degrees to the lens side. When closing the LCD panel, set it vertically, and swing it into the camcorder body. Note When using the LCD screen except in the mirror mode, the viewfinder automatically turns off. When you use the LCD screen outdoors in[...]

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    27 Recording – Basics Adjusting the brightness of the LCD screen ( 1 ) When you set the POWER switch to CAMERA, press FN and select PAGE2. When you set the POWER switch to VCR, press FN to display PAGE1 (p. 22). When you set the POWER switch to MEMORY, press FN and select PAGE3. ( 2 ) Press LCD BRT. The screen to adjust the brightness of the LCD [...]

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    28 Adjusting the viewfinder If you record pictures with the LCD panel closed, check the picture with the viewfinder. Adjust the viewfinder lens to your eyesight so that the indicators in the viewfinder come into sharp focus. Pull out the viewfinder and move the viewfinder lens adjustment lever. You can turn the LCD panel over and move it back to yo[...]

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    29 Recording – Basics Using the zoom feature Move the power zoom lever a little for a slower zoom. Move it further for a faster zoom. Using the zoom function sparingly results in better-looking recordings. T: for telephoto (subject appears closer) W: for wide-angle (subject appears further away) To zoom greater than 10 × Zoom greater than 10 × [...]

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    30 Recording a picture Shooting with the Mirror Mode This feature allows the camera subject to view him- or herself on the LCD screen. The subject can see his or her own image on the LCD screen while you look at the subject in the viewfinder. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY. Pull out the viewfinder and rotate the LCD screen 180 degrees. Th[...]

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    31 Recording – Basics 0:00:01 45min 40 min REC FN / – + EDIT JUL 4 2002 12 : 05 : 56 AM Indicators displayed in the recording mode The indicators are not recorded on the tape. Remaining battery time indicator during recording The remaining battery time indicator roughly indicates the continuous recording time. The indicator may not be correct, [...]

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    32 BACK LIGHT Recording a picture Shooting a backlit subject – BACK LIGHT When you shoot a subject with the light source behind the subject or a subject with a light background, use the backlight function. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY, then press BACK LIGHT. The . indicator appears on the screen. To cancel, press BACK LIGHT again. Dur[...]

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    33 Recording – Basics Recording a picture Using NightShot Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY, then slide NIGHTSHOT to ON. The indicator and “ NIGHTSHOT ” flash on the screen. To cancel NightShot, slide NIGHTSHOT to OFF. Notes • Do not use the NightShot function in bright places (e.g. outdoors in the daytime). This may cause your camco[...]

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    34 Recording a picture Using the NightShot Light The picture will be clearer with the NightShot Light on. To activate NightShot Light, set N.S.LIGHT to ON in the menu settings (p. 185). (The default setting is ON.) NightShot Light NightShot Light rays are infrared and so are invisible. The maximum shooting distance using the NightShot Light is abou[...]

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    35 Recording – Basics Self-timer recording Recording automatically starts in 10 seconds after you set the self-timer. You can also use the Remote Commander for this operation. ( 1 ) In standby, press FN and select PAGE2 (p. 22). ( 2 ) Press SELFTIMER. The (self-timer) indicator appears on the screen. ( 3 ) Press START/STOP. The self-timer starts [...]

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    36 You can use these buttons to check the recorded picture or shot so that the transition between the last recorded scene and the next scene you record is smooth. END SEARCH You can go to the end of the recorded section after you record. ( 1 ) In standby, press FN to display PAGE1 (p. 22). ( 2 ) Press END SCH. The last five seconds of the recorded [...]

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    37 Recording – Basics Checking the recording — END SEARCH/EDITSEARCH/Rec Review EDITSEARCH You can search for the next recording start point. ( 1 ) In standby, press FN to display PAGE1 (p. 22). ( 2 ) Press MENU, then set EDITSEARCH to ON in (p. 186). ( 3 ) Hold down the 7 / – · + side of EDIT. The recorded section is played back. + : to go [...]

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    38 — Playback – Basics — Playing back a tape You can monitor the recorded tape etc. on the LCD screen. If you close the LCD panel, you can monitor the playback picture in the viewfinder. You can also control playback using the Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder. ( 1 ) Prepare the power source and insert the recorded tape. ( 2 ) Set[...]

  • Página 39

    39 Playback – Basics When monitoring on the LCD screen You can turn the LCD panel over and move it back to the camcorder body with the LCD screen facing out. If you leave the power on for a long time Your camcorder gets warm. This is not a malfunction. When you open or close the LCD panel Make sure that the LCD panel is set vertically. To display[...]

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    40 Using the touch panel ( 1 ) In playback, press FN and select PAGE2 (p. 22). ( 2 ) Press DATA CODE. ( 3 ) Select CAM DATA or DATE DATA, then press OK. ( 4 ) Press EXIT. Using the Remote Commander Press the DATA CODE button on the Remote Commander in playback. The display changes as follows: date/time t various settings (SteadyShot OFF, exposure, [...]

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    41 Playback – Basics Playing back a tape Remaining battery time indicator during playback The indicator indicates the approximate continuous playback time. The indicator may not be correct, depending on the conditions in which you are playing back. When you close the LCD panel and open it again, it takes about one minute for the correct remaining[...]

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    42 Video control buttons Marks on your camcorder are different from those on the Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder. Your camcorder: To play back or pause a tape To stop a tape To rewind a tape To fastforward a tape To play back a tape slowly To forward one frame at a time To rewind one frame at a time To play back a tape at double speed[...]

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    43 Playback – Basics Connect your camcorder to your TV with the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder to watch the playback pictures on the TV screen. You can operate the playback control buttons in the same way as when you view playback pictures on the LCD screen. When viewing the playback picture on the TV screen, we recommend that [...]

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    44 You can record still images on a “ Memory Stick ” in tape recording or tape recording standby. You can also record still images on a tape (p. 47). Before operation • Insert a “ Memory Stick ” into your camcorder. • Set PHOTO REC to MEMORY in the menu settings. (The default setting is MEMORY.) ( 1 ) In standby, keep pressing PHOTO lig[...]

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    45 Advanced Recording Operations “ Memory Stick ” For details, see page 113 for more information. Image size of still images Image size is automatically set to 640 × 480. When you want to record still images in different sizes, use the Memory Photo recording function (p. 122). When the POWER switch is set to CAMERA You cannot select image qual[...]

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    46 3 1 FN PHOTO Self-timer memory photo recording You can record still images on a “ Memory Stick ” with the self-timer. You can also use the Remote Commander for this operation. Before operation • Insert a “ Memory Stick ” into your camcorder. • Set PHOTO REC to MEMORY in the menu settings. (The default setting is MEMORY.) ( 1 ) In sta[...]

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    47 Advanced Recording Operations Recor ding a still image on a tape – T ape Photo r ecor ding You can record still images such as photographs. You can record about 510 images in the SP mode and about 765 images in the LP mode on a 60-minute tape. You can also record still images on a “ Memory Stick ” (p. 44, 122). ( 1 ) In standby, press FN t[...]

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    48 If you record a moving subject with the tape photo recording function When you play back the still image on other equipment, the image may fluctuate. When you press PHOTO on the Remote Commander Your camcorder immediately records the image that is on the screen when you press the button. To record still images on a tape during tape recording You[...]

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    49 Advanced Recording Operations You can manually adjust and set the white balance. This adjustment makes white subjects look white and allows more natural color balance. Normally white balance is automatically adjusted. ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY, then press FN to display PAGE1. ( 2 ) Press MENU, then set WHT BAL to the desired[...]

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    50 Adjusting the white balance manually If the picture is being taken in a studio lit by TV lighting We recommend that you record in the n INDOOR mode. When you record under fluorescent lighting Use the AUTO or HOLD mode. Your camcorder may not adjust the white balance correctly in the n INDOOR mode. In the automatic white balance mode Point your c[...]

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    51 Advanced Recording Operations You can record a 16:9 wide picture to watch on the 16:9 wide-screen TV (16:9WIDE). Black bands appear on the screen during recording in 16:9WIDE mode [ a ]. The picture during playing back on a normal TV [ b ] or a wide-screen TV [ c ] are compressed in the widthwise direction. If you set the screen mode of the wide[...]

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    52 Connection for a TV Pictures recorded in the 16:9WIDE mode automatically appear on the TV screen at full size when: – You connect your camcorder to a TV that is compatible with the video ID (ID-1/ID-2) system. – You connect your camcorder to the S video jack on the TV. ID-1 system The ID-1 system sends aspect ratio information (16:9, 4:3, or[...]

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    53 Advanced Recording Operations You can fade in or out to give your recording a professional appearance. MONOTONE When fading in, the picture gradually changes from black-and-white to color. When fading out the picture gradually changes from color to black-and-white. 1) You can use BOUNCE when D ZOOM is set to OFF in the menu settings. 2) Fade in [...]

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    54 ( 1 ) To fade in [ a ] In standby, press FN to display PAGE1. To fade out [ b ] In recording, press FN to display PAGE1. ( 2 ) Press FADER. The screen to select the fader mode appears. ( 3 ) Select a desired mode. ( 4 ) Press OK to return to PAGE1, and press EXIT to return to FN. The fader indicator you selected flashes. ( 5 ) Press START/STOP. [...]

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    55 Advanced Recording Operations While using BOUNCE, you cannot use the following functions: – Exposure – Flexible Spot Meter – Focus – Zoom – Picture effect Note on BOUNCE You cannot select BOUNCE in the following mode or functions: – D ZOOM is activated in the menu settings – Wide mode – Picture effect – PROGRAM AE During MPEG m[...]

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    56 You can digitally process images to obtain special effects like those in movies or on the TV. NEG. ART [ a ] : The color and brightness of the picture are 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. PAST[...]

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    57 Advanced Recording Operations Using special effects – Digital ef fect You can add special effects to recorded pictures using the various digital functions. The sound is recorded normally. STILL You can record a still image so that it is superimposed on a moving picture. FLASH (FLASH MOTION) You can record still images successively at regular i[...]

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    58 Using special effects – Digital effect ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA, then press FN and select PAGE2. ( 2 ) Press DIG EFFT. The screen to select a desired digital effect mode appears. ( 3 ) Press a desired digital effect mode. In STILL and LUMI., the still image is stored in memory. ( 4 ) Press – /+ to adjust the effect. Items to adju[...]

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    59 Advanced Recording Operations Using special effects – Digital effect Notes • The following functions do not work during digital effect: – Fader – Tape photo recording – Super NightShot – Color Slow Shutter – Recording on a “ Memory Stick ” in tape recording or tape recording standby • The PROGRAM AE function does not work in [...]

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    60 Using the PROGRAM AE You can select PROGRAM AE (Auto Exposure) mode to suit your specific shooting requirements. SPOTLIGHT (Spotlight) This mode prevents people ’ s faces, for example, from appearing excessively white when shooting subjects lit by strong light in the theater. PORTRAIT (Soft portrait) This mode brings out the subject while crea[...]

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    61 Advanced Recording Operations ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY, then press FN to display PAGE1. ( 2 ) Press MENU, then set PROGRAM AE to the desired mode in (p. 185). To return to FN Press EXIT. To turn the PROGRAM AE off Select AUTO in PROGRAM AE in the menu settings. Notes • Because your camcorder is set to focus only on subjec[...]

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    62 While WHT BAL is set to AUTO in the menu settings The white balance is adjusted even if the PROGRAM AE is selected. You can adjust the following functions while using the PROGRAM AE: – Exposure – Flexible Spot Meter If you record under a discharge tube such as a fluorescent lamp, sodium lamp or mercury lamp Flickering or changes in color may[...]

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    63 Advanced Recording Operations You can adjust and set the exposure. Normally the exposure is automatically adjusted. Adjust the exposure manually in the following cases: – The subject is backlit – To shoot a bright subject against a background – To record dark pictures (e.g. night scenes) faithfully ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or M[...]

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    64 You can take a picture with the appropriate exposure automatically for just the point you want to focus on and with its exposure fixed. Use the Flexible Spot Meter function in the following cases: – The subject is backlit. – When there is strong contrast between the subject and background such as with a subject that is on stage and lit by a [...]

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    65 Advanced Recording Operations You can gain better results by manually adjusting the focus in the following cases. Normally, focus is automatically adjusted. • The autofocus mode is not effective when shooting: – subjects through glass coated with water droplets – horizontal stripes – subjects with little contrast with backgrounds such as[...]

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    66 You can take a picture with the appropriate focus automatically for just the point you want to focus on and with its focus fixed. ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY, then press FN to display PAGE1. ( 2 ) Press SPOT FOCUS. The SPOT FOCUS screen appears. ( 3 ) Press the desired area in the frame on the LCD screen. The SPOT FOCUS indica[...]

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    67 Advanced Recording Operations You can make a time-lapse recording by setting the camcorder to automatically record and standby sequentially. You can achieve an excellent recording for flowering, emergence, etc. with this function. [ a ] REC TIME [ b ] INTERVAL ( 1 ) In standby, press FN to display PAGE1. ( 2 ) Press MENU, then set INT. REC to SE[...]

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    68 To cancel the interval recording Perform either of the following: – Set INT. REC to OFF in the menu settings. – Set the POWER switch to other than CAMERA. To perform normal recording during interval recording Press START/STOP. The INTERVAL indicator flashes, and normal recording starts. Press START/STOP again, then normal recording finishes [...]

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    69 Advanced Recording Operations You can make a recording with a stop-motion animated effect using frame recording. To create this effect, alternately move the subject a little and make a frame recording. We recommend that you use a tripod, and operate the camcorder using the Remote Commander after step 4. ( 1 ) In standby, press FN to display PAGE[...]

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    70 4 ON EXPO – SURE OK EXPO – SURE OK ON FADER Pull out the viewfinder until it clicks, and then turn the LCD panel over and move it back to your camcorder body with the LCD screen facing out. You can operate with the touch panel using the viewfinder. Use the viewfinder in the following case: When operating camera brightness and the fader (only[...]

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    71 Advanced Recording Operations Using the viewfinder Notes • Do not touch the LCD screen with wet hands. • Do not press the LCD screen with sharp objects such as a pen. • In VCR or memory playback, you cannot operate with the touch panel using the viewfinder. To operate the items that are not displayed Set the LCD screen and the viewfinder b[...]

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    72 — Advanced Playback Operations — Playing back a tape with pictur e effect During playback, you can process a scene using the picture effect functions: NEG.ART, SEPIA, B&W and SOLARIZE. ( 1 ) In playback or playback pause, press FN to display PAGE1. ( 2 ) Press MENU, then set P EFFECT to the desired mode in (p. 185). See page 56 for detai[...]

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    73 Advanced Playback Operations During playback, you can process a scene using the digital effect functions: STILL, FLASH, LUMI. and TRAIL. ( 1 ) In playback or playback pause, press FN and select PAGE2. ( 2 ) Press DIG EFFT. The screen to select a desired digital effect mode appears. ( 3 ) Select a desired digital effect mode. In STILL or LUMI., t[...]

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    74 You can enlarge playback images recorded on tapes. Besides the operation described here, your camcorder can enlarge still images recorded on “ Memory Stick ” s (p. 154). ( 1 ) In playback or playback pause, press FN and select PAGE2. ( 2 ) Press PB ZOOM. The PB ZOOM screen appears. ( 3 ) Press the area you want to enlarge in the frame on the[...]

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    75 Advanced Playback Operations The PB ZOOM function is automatically canceled when you operate the following functions: – Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHARGE). – Stop playing back. – Insert a “ Memory Stick. ” Images in PB ZOOM Images in the PB ZOOM mode are not output through the DV Interface and (USB) jack. In PB ZOOM If you press DISP[...]

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    76 Your camcorder automatically searches for a desired scene having a tape counter value of “ 0:00:00 ” . Use the Remote Commander for this operation. ( 1 ) In playback, press DISPLAY on the Remote Commander if the counter is not on the screen. ( 2 ) Press ZERO SET MEMORY on the Remote Commander at the point you want to locate later. The tape c[...]

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    77 Advanced Playback Operations If you use a tape with cassette memory, you can search for the boundaries of a recorded tape by title. Use the Remote Commander for this operation. Before operation Set CM SEARCH to ON in the menu settings. (The default setting is ON.) ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to VCR. ( 2 ) Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander[...]

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    78 Your camcorder automatically searches for the point where the recording date changes and starts playback from that point (DATE SEARCH) . Use a tape with cassette memory for convenience. Use the Remote Commander for this operation. Use this function to check where recording dates change or to edit the tape at each recording date. Searching for th[...]

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    79 Advanced Playback Operations Searching a recording by date – DATE SEARCH Note If one day ’ s recording is less than two minutes, your camcorder may not accurately find the point where the recording date changes. If a tape has a blank portion between recorded sections DATE SEARCH may not work correctly. Cassette memory The tape cassette memor[...]

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    80 You can search for a still image you have recorded on a tape (PHOTO SEARCH) . You can also search for still images one after another and display each image for five seconds automatically regardless of the cassette memory (PHOTO SCAN) . Use the Remote Commander for these operations. Use this function to check or edit still images. Searching for a[...]

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    81 Advanced Playback Operations Searching for a photo – PHOTO SEARCH/PHOTO SCAN Searching for a photo without using cassette memory ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to VCR. ( 2 ) Press FN to display PAGE1. ( 3 ) Press MENU, then set CM SEARCH to OFF in (p. 190). ( 4 ) Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly, until the PHOTO SEARCH indicato[...]

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    82 If a tape has a blank portion between recorded sections PHOTO SEARCH and PHOTO SCAN may not work correctly. The available number of photos that can be searched using the cassette memory The available number is up to 12 photos. However, you can search 13 photos or more using the photo scan function. Searching for a photo – PHOTO SEARCH/PHOTO SC[...]

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    83 Editing Using the A/V connecting cable You can dub or edit on the VCR connected to your camcorder using your camcorder as a player. Connect your camcorder to the VCR using the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder. Before operation • Set DISPLAY to LCD in the menu settings. (The default setting is LCD.) • Press the following butt[...]

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    84 Dubbing a tape If your VCR has an S video jack Pictures can be reproduced more faithfully by using an S video cable (optional). With this connection, you do not need to connect the yellow (video) plug of the A/V connecting cable. Connect an S video cable (optional) to the S video jacks of both your camcorder and the VCR. This connection produces[...]

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    85 Editing You can duplicate selected scenes (programs) for editing onto a tape without operating the VCR. Scenes can be selected by frame. You can set up to 20 programs. Your camcorder can dub on “ Memory Stick ” s. See page 143 for more information. Before operating the Digital program editing on tapes recorded on other equipment Step 1 Conne[...]

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    86 Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing (on tapes) Step 2: Setting the VCR to operate with the A/V connecting cable To edit using the VCR, send the control signal by infrared rays to the remote sensor on the VCR. When you connect using the A/V connecting cable, follow the procedures below, (1) to (4) , to send the control signal [...]

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    87 Editing Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing (on tapes) 45 6 8~10 7 3 FN OTHERS DATA CODE BEEP COMMANDER D I SPL AY V I DEO ED I T EXIT RET. EXEC READY V I DEO ED I T ED I T SET CONTROL ADJ TEST ” CUT - I N ” ” CUT -OUT ” I R SETUP PAUSEMODE I R TEST END RET. EXEC I R V I DEO ED I T ED I T SET CONTROL ADJ TEST ” CUT [...]

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    88 About the IR SETUP code The IR SETUP code is stored in the memory of your camcorder. Be sure to set the correct code, depending on your VCR. Default setting is code number 3. Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing (on tapes) Note on the IR SETUP code Digital program editing is not possible if the VCR does not support IR SETUP co[...]

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    89 Editing (2) Setting the modes to cancel the recording pause on the VCR 1 Press r / R to select PAUSEMODE, then press EXEC. 2 Press r / R to select the mode to cancel recording pause on the VCR, then press EXEC. The correct button depends on your VCR. Refer to the operating instructions of your VCR. Buttons that cancel recording pause on the VCR [...]

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    90 Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing (on tapes) 2,3 V I DEO ED I T ED I T SET CONTROL ADJ TEST ” CUT - I N ” ” CUT -OUT ” I R SETUP PAUSEMODE I R TEST RET. EXEC ENGAGE REC PAUSE RETURN EXECUTE V I DEO ED I T ED I T SET CONTROL ADJ TEST ” CUT - I N ” ” CUT -OUT ” I R SETUP PAUSEMODE I R TEST RET. EXEC COMPLETE E[...]

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    91 Editing Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing (on tapes) 4 5 6 7,8 3 FN OTHERS DATA CODE BEEP COMMANDER D I SPL AY V I DEO ED I T READY EXIT RET. EXEC V I DEO ED I T ED I T SET CONTROL ADJ TEST ” CUT - I N ” ” CUT -OUT ” I R SETUP PAUSEMODE I R TEST RET. EXEC I R V I DEO ED I T ED I T SET CONTROL ADJ TEST ” CUT - I N [...]

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    92 Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing (on tapes) Step 3: Adjusting the synchronization of the VCR You can adjust the synchronization of your camcorder and the VCR. Prepare a pen and paper for notes. Before operation, eject a cassette from your camcorder (if inserted). ( 1 ) Insert a recordable tape into the VCR, then set the VC[...]

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    93 Editing Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing (on tapes) To return to FN Press END to return to PAGE1, then press EXIT. Notes • When you complete step 3, the image to adjust the synchronization is recorded for about 50 seconds. • If you start recording from the very beginning of the tape, the first few seconds of the tape m[...]

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    94 Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing (on tapes) Operation 1: Making the Program ( 1 ) Insert the tape for playback into your camcorder, and insert a tape for recording into the VCR. ( 2 ) Press FN to display PAGE1. ( 3 ) Press MENU, then select VIDEO EDIT in , then press EXEC (p. 192). ( 4 ) Press r / R to select TAPE, then pr[...]

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    95 Editing Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing (on tapes) Erasing the program you have set Erase OUT mark first, and then IN mark of the last program. ( 1 ) Press UNDO. ( 2 ) Press ERASE 1 MARK. The last set program mark flashes, then DELETE ? appears. ( 3 ) Press EXEC. The last set program is deleted. To cancel erasing Press CA[...]

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    96 Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing (on tapes) Operation 2: Performing Digital program editing (Dubbing a tape) Make sure your camcorder and the VCR are connected, and that the VCR is set to recording pause. When you use an i.LINK cable the following procedure is not necessary. When you use a digital video camera recorder, se[...]

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    97 Editing 3 FN PAGE1 PAGE2 PAGE3 EXIT V SPD PLAY A DUB CTRL REC CTRL REC PAUSE REC CTRL RET. A/V S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO OUT S VIDEO REC START : Signal flow White Red A/V connecting cable (supplied) Yellow When you have finished dubbing a tape Press x on both your camcorder and the VCR. If your VCR is a monaural type Connect the yellow plug of the A/V[...]

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    98 3 FN PAGE1 PAGE2 PAGE3 EXIT DATA CODE AUDIO DUB REC CTRL REC PAUSE REC CTRL RET. PAGE1 PAGE2 PAGE3 EXIT DATA CODE AUDIO DUB REC CTRL REC PAUSE REC CTRL RET. PAGE1 PAGE2 PAGE3 EXIT DATA CODE AUDIO DUB REC CTRL REC PAUSE REC CTRL RET. PAGE1 PAGE2 PAGE3 EXIT DATA CODE AUDIO DUB REC CTRL REC PAUSE REC CTRL RET. PAGE1 PAGE2 PAGE3 EXIT DATA CODE AUDIO[...]

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    99 Editing When you have finished dubbing a tape Press x on both your camcorder and the VCR. You can connect one VCR only using the i.LINK cable. See page 206 for more information about i.LINK. When you dub a picture in digital form The color of the display may be uneven. However, this does not affect the dubbed picture. If you record a paused play[...]

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    100 You can insert a new scene from a VCR onto your originally recorded tape by specifying the insert start and end points. Use the Remote Commander for this operation. Connections are the same as on page 97 or 98 . Insert a cassette containing the desired scene to insert into the VCR. [ A ] : A tape that contains the scene to be superimposed [ B ][...]

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    101 Editing To change the insert end point Press ZERO SET MEMORY again after step 5 to erase the ZERO SET MEMORY indicator and begin from step 3. Note The picture and sound recorded on the section between the insert start and end points will be erased when you insert the new scene. If you insert scenes on the tape recorded with other camcorder (inc[...]

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    102 You can record additional audio to the original sound on a tape by connecting audio equipment or a microphone. If you connect the audio equipment, you can add sound to your tape already recorded in the 12-bit mode by specifying starting and ending points. The original sound will not be erased. Select one of the following connections to add addi[...]

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    103 Editing Dubbing with the built-in microphones No connection is necessary. Note When dubbing with the A/V jack or the built-in microphone, pictures are not output through the S VIDEO jack or A/V jack. Check the recorded picture on the screen. You can check the recorded sound by using headphones. If you make all the connections The audio input to[...]

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    104 4 FN 5 PAGE1 PAGE2 PAGE3 EXIT DATA CODE AUDIO DUB REC CTRL REC PAUSE RET. PAGE1 PAGE2 PAGE3 EXIT DATA CODE AUDIO DUB REC CTRL REC PAUSE RET. PAGE1 PAGE2 PAGE3 EXIT DATA CODE AUDIO DUB REC CTRL REC PAUSE RET. PAGE1 PAGE2 PAGE3 EXIT DATA CODE AUDIO DUB REC CTRL REC PAUSE RET. PAGE1 PAGE2 PAGE3 EXIT DATA CODE AUDIO DUB REC CTRL REC PAUSE RET. PAGE[...]

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    105 Editing Audio dubbing Monitoring the new recorded sound (1) Play back the tape on which you added audio. (2) Select AUDIO MIX in in the menu settings, then press EXEC (p. 187). (3) Press r / R to adjust the balance between the original sound (ST1) and the new sound (ST2), then press EXEC. About five minutes after you disconnect the power source[...]

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    106 2 3 4~6 VACATION COLOR RET. POS r SIZE TITLE OK EXIT POS R PRESET TITLE HELLO! HAPPY BIRTHDAY HAPPY HOLIDAYS CONGRATULATIONS! OUR SWEET BABY WEDDING VACATION THE END EXIT RET. EXEC R r PRESET TITLE HELLO! HAPPY BIRTHDAY HAPPY HOLIDAYS CONGRATULATIONS! OUR SWEET BABY WEDDING VACATION THE END EXIT RET. EXEC R r PRESET TITLE HELLO! HAPPY BIRTHDAY [...]

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    107 Editing Superimposing a title If you set the write-protect tab to lock You cannot superimpose or erase the title. Slide the write-protect tab to release the write protection. To use the custom title If you want to use the custom title, select in step 3. On a blank portion of the tape You cannot superimpose a title on the tape. If the tape has a[...]

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    108 Erasing a title ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or VCR. ( 2 ) Press FN to display PAGE1. ( 3 ) Press MENU, then select TITLEERASE in , then press EXEC (p. 190). ( 4 ) Select the title you want to erase with r / R , and then press EXEC. ERASE OK? appears. ( 5 ) Make sure the title is the one you want to erase, and press OK. ERASING flashes [...]

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    109 Editing You can make up to two titles and store them in the memory of your camcorder. Each title can have up to 20 characters. ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or VCR. ( 2 ) Press FN to display PAGE1. ( 3 ) Press MENU, then select TITLE in , then press EXEC (p. 190). ( 4 ) Select with r / R , and press EXEC. ( 5 ) Select CUSTOM1 SET or CUST[...]

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    110 If you take five minutes or longer to enter characters in tape recording standby while a cassette is in your camcorder The power automatically goes off. The characters you have entered remain stored in memory. Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHARGE) once and then to CAMERA again, then start again from step 1. We recommend setting the POWER switch [...]

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    111 Editing Labeling a cassette If you use a cassette with cassette memory, you can label a cassette. The label can consist of up to 10 characters and is stored in cassette memory. When you insert the labeled cassette and set the POWER switch to CAMERA or VCR, the label is displayed for about five seconds. ( 1 ) Insert the cassette you want to labe[...]

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    112 If you set the write-protect tab to lock You cannot label the cassette. Slide the write-protect tab to release the write protection. If the cassette has too many index signals You may not be able to label a cassette because the memory is full. In this case, delete data you do not need. If you have superimposed titles in the cassette When the la[...]

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    113 “ Memory Stick ” Operations — “ Memory Stick ” Operations — Using a “ Memory Stick ” – Intr oduction You can record and play back images on a “ Memory Stick ” supplied with your camcorder. You can easily play back, record or delete images. You can exchange image data with other equipment such as your computer etc., using t[...]

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    114 “ Memory Stick ” s formatted by a computer “ Memory Stick ” s formatted by Windows OS or Macintosh computers do not have a guaranteed compatibility with this camcorder. Notes on image data compatibility • Image data files recorded on “ Memory Stick ” s by your camcorder conform with the Design Rules for Camera File Systems univers[...]

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    115 “ Memory Stick ” Operations Inserting a “ Memory Stick ” Insert a “ Memory Stick ” in the “ Memory Stick ” slot as far as it can go with the B mark facing up as illustrated. Ejecting a “ Memory Stick ” Slide MEMORY EJECT in the direction of the arrow. While the access lamp is lit or flashing Do not shake or strike your camco[...]

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    116 Using a touch panel Operation buttons for most functions using a “ Memory Stick ” are displayed on the LCD screen. Press the LCD panel directly to operate each function. (Touch panel operation) ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the right (unlock) position. ( 2 ) Press OPEN to open the LCD panel. [...]

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    117 “ Memory Stick ” Operations To return to FN Press EXIT. To execute settings Press OK. To cancel settings Press OFF to return to PAGE1/PAGE2/PAGE3. Notes • When using the touch panel, press operation buttons with your thumb supporting the LCD screen from the back side of it or press those buttons lightly with your index finger. • Do not [...]

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    118 Selecting still image quality mode You can select the image quality mode in still image recording. The default setting is SUPER FINE. ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VCR. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the right (unlock) position. ( 2 ) Press FN to display PAGE1. ( 3 ) Press MENU, then select STILL SET in , then press EXEC (p.[...]

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    119 “ Memory Stick ” Operations Differences in image quality mode Recorded images are compressed in JPEG format before being stored in memory. The memory capacity allocated to each image varies depending on the selected image quality mode and image size. Details are shown in the table below. (You can select 1152 × 864 or 640 × 480 image size [...]

  • Página 120

    120 2 FN 3 4 5 1 POWER MEMORY VCR CAMERA OFF (CHARGE) LOCK MEMORY S E T M O VIE S E T REMA I N IM A G E S I Z E 320 240 30 N I A M E R sec MEMORY S E T M O VIE S E T REMA I N IM A G E S I Z E 320 240 160 112 30 REMA I N sec 320 160 112 MEMORY S E T M O VIE S E T REM A I N IM A G E S I Z E REMA I N 2 min EXIT RET. EXEC R r RET. EXEC R r RET. EXEC R [...]

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    121 “ Memory Stick ” Operations Using a “ Memory Stick ” – Introduction Image size settings Setting Meaning Indicator 1152 × 864 Records 1152 × 864 still images. 1152 640 × 480 Records 640 × 480 still images. 640 320 × 240 Records 320 × 240 moving pictures. 320 160 × 112 Records 160 × 112 moving pictures. 160 Approximate number of[...]

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    122 2 1 / 12 FN INDEX PLAY SFN 1152 [ b ] [ a ] 3 FN INDEX PLAY SFN 1152 Recor ding still images on “ Memor y Stick ” s – Memory photo r ecording You can record still images on “ Memory Stick ” s. Before operation Insert a “ Memory Stick ” into your camcorder. ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set[...]

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    123 “ Memory Stick ” Operations You can record still images on “ Memory Stick ” s in tape recording or tape recording standby For the details, see page 44. When the POWER switch is set to MEMORY The following functions do not work: – Wide mode – Digital zoom – SteadyShot function – Super NightShot – Color Slow Shutter – Fader ?[...]

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    124 Recording images continuously You can record still images continuously. Before recording, select one of the three modes described below in the menu settings. NORMAL [ a ] Your camcorder shoots up to four still images in 1152 × 864 size or 13 still images in 640 × 480 size at about 0.5 sec intervals. ( ) EXP BRKTG Your camcorder automatically [...]

  • Página 125

    125 “ Memory Stick ” Operations ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the right (unlock) position. ( 2 ) Press FN to display PAGE1. ( 3 ) Press MENU, then select STILL SET in , then press EXEC (p. 188). (4) Press r / R to select BURST, then press EXEC. (5) Press r / R to select a desired setting, then pr[...]

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    126 2 FN 4 Self-timer memory photo recording You can record images on “ Memory Stick ” s with the self-timer. You can also use the Remote Commander for this operation. ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the right (unlock) position. ( 2 ) Press FN and select PAGE2. ( 3 ) Press SELFTIMER in standby. The[...]

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    127 “ Memory Stick ” Operations Recor ding an image from a tape as a still image Your camcorder can read moving picture data recorded on a tape and record it as a still image on a “ Memory Stick. ” Your camcorder can also take in moving picture data through the input connector and record it as a still image on a “ Memory Stick. ” Before[...]

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    128 If you press PHOTO lightly in playback The cassette stops momentarily. Sound recorded on a tape You cannot record audio from a tape. Titles which have already been recorded on tapes You cannot record the titles on “ Memory Stick ” s. The title does not appear while you are recording a still image with PHOTO. Recording date/time The date/tim[...]

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    129 “ Memory Stick ” Operations A/V S VIDEO S VIDEO VIDEO OUT Recording a still image from other equipment Before operation Set DISPLAY to LCD in the menu settings. (The default setting is LCD.) ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to VCR. ( 2 ) Play back the recorded tape, or turn the TV on to see the desired program. The image of the other equipment is[...]

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    130 Using the i.LINK cable Note In the following instances “ REC ERROR ” appears and recording cannot be carried out. Record distortion-free images: – When recording from a tape in poor condition, for example, a tape worn out from repeated dubbing. – When attempting to input images distorted by radio wave interference, emanating from a TV t[...]

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    131 “ Memory Stick ” Operations Superimposing a still image in the “ Memory Stick ” on an image – MEMOR Y MIX You can superimpose a still image you have recorded on a “ Memory Stick ” on top of the moving picture you are recording. You can record the superimposed images on a tape or a “ Memory Stick. ” (However, you can record onl[...]

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    132 Superimposing a still image in the “ Memory Stick ” on an image – MEMORY MIX Recording a superimposed image to tape Before operation • Insert a tape for recording into your camcorder. • Insert a “ Memory Stick ” recorded with still images into your camcorder. ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. ( 2 ) In standby, press FN and sel[...]

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    133 “ Memory Stick ” Operations 2 3 4,5 6 FN MEM M I X + – + – 100 – 0001 + – MEM MIX M C CAM LUMI OVER – LAP OFF OK M C CAM CHROM CAM C M CHROM M. LUMI 100 – 0001 + – MEM MIX OFF OK + – M. LUMI 100 – 0001 + – MEM MIX OFF OK + – Superimposing a still image in the “ Memory Stick ” on an image – MEMORY MIX Still image [...]

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    134 Recording a superimposed image to “ Memory Stick ” as a still image Before operation Insert a recorded “ Memory Stick ” into your camcorder. ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the right (unlock) position. ( 2 ) In standby, press FN and select PAGE2. ( 3 ) Press MEM MIX. The last image recorded[...]

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    135 “ Memory Stick ” Operations 2 3 4,5 6 FN MEM M I X + – + – 100 – 0001 + – MEM MIX M C CAM LUMI OFF OK M C CAM CHROM CAM C M CHROM M. LUMI 100 – 0001 + – MEM MIX OFF OK + – M. LUMI 100 – 0001 + – MEM MIX OFF OK + – To change the still image to be superimposed Press – /+ on the right lower corner before step 6. To cancel[...]

  • Página 136

    136 You can record moving pictures with sound on “ Memory Stick ” s. The picture and sound are recorded up to the full capacity of “ Memory Stick ” (MPEG MOVIE EX). Before operation Insert a “ Memory Stick ” into your camcorder. ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the right (unlock) position. ([...]

  • Página 137

    137 “ Memory Stick ” Operations Note Sound is recorded in monaural. When the POWER switch is set to MEMORY The following functions do not work: – Wide mode – Digital zoom – SteadyShot function – Super NightShot – Color Slow Shutter – Fader – Picture effect – Digital effect – Title – SPORTS of PROGRAM AE (The indicator flashe[...]

  • Página 138

    138 Self-timer MPEG movie recording You can record images on “ Memory Stick ” s with the self-timer. You can also use the Remote Commander for this operation. ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the right (unlock) position. ( 2 ) Press FN and select PAGE2. ( 3 ) Press SELFTIMER in standby. The (self-ti[...]

  • Página 139

    139 “ Memory Stick ” Operations 3 320 40 REC 0 : 15 : 42 : 43 min BBB N POWER MEMORY VCR CAMERA OFF (CHARGE) LOCK FN 2 15sec 0:00:03 [ b ] [ a ] Recor ding a picture fr om a tape as a moving pictur e Your camcorder can read moving picture data recorded on a tape and record it as a moving picture on a “ Memory Stick. ” Your camcorder can als[...]

  • Página 140

    140 When the access lamp is lit or flashing Do not shake or strike the unit. As well do not turn the power off, eject a “ Memory Stick ” or remove the battery pack. Otherwise, the image data breakdown may occur. Titles have already recorded on tapes You cannot record the titles on “ Memory Stick ” s. The title does not appear while you are [...]

  • Página 141

    141 “ Memory Stick ” Operations Recording a moving picture from other equipment Before operation Set DISPLAY to LCD in the menu settings. (The default setting is LCD.) ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to VCR. ( 2 ) Play back the recorded tape, or turn the TV on to see the desired program. The image of the other equipment is displayed on the LCD scree[...]

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    142 Using the i.LINK cable Note In the following instances “ REC ERROR ” appears and recording is canceled: – When recording from a tape in poor condition, for example, a tape worn out from repeated dubbing. – When attempting to input images distorted by radio wave interference, emanating from a TV tuner, radio set, etc. – When the input [...]

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    143 “ Memory Stick ” Operations 8~10 5 OTHERS DATA CODE BEEP COMMANDER D I SPLAY V I DEO ED I T EXIT RET. EXEC 0:32:30:14 TOTAL SCENE 0:00:00 0 V I DE O ED I T MARK I N START IMAGE SIZE UNDO IMAGE SIZE UNDO IMAGE SIZE UNDO IMAGE SIZE UNDO END 0:08:55:06 TOTAL SCENE 0:00:00 0 V I DE O ED I T MARK OUT START END 0:09:07:06 TOTAL SCENE 0:07:01 1 V [...]

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    144 Recording edited pictures from a tape as a moving picture – Digital program editing (on “ Memory Stick ” s) Erasing the program you have set Erase OUT first and then IN from of the last program. ( 1 ) Press UNDO. ( 2 ) Press ERASE 1 MARK. The last set program mark flashes, then DELETE ? appears. ( 3 ) Press EXEC. The last set program is d[...]

  • Página 145

    145 “ Memory Stick ” Operations Recording edited pictures from a tape as a moving picture – Digital program editing (on “ Memory Stick ” s) Performing the program (Dubbing a “ Memory Stick ” ) ( 1 ) Press MENU, then select VIDEO EDIT in , then press EXEC (p. 192). ( 2 ) Press r / R to select MEMORY, then press EXEC. ( 3 ) Press START.[...]

  • Página 146

    146 Copying still images fr om a tape – PHOTO SA VE Using the search function, your camcorder automatically takes in only still images from tapes and record them on a “ Memory Stick ” in sequence. Before operation • Insert a recorded tape into your camcorder and rewind the tape. • Insert a “ Memory Stick ” into your camcorder. ( 1 ) S[...]

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    147 “ Memory Stick ” Operations To stop copying Press END. To return to FN Press END to return to PAGE1, then press EXIT. When the “ Memory Stick ” is full MEMORY FULL appears on the LCD screen, and the copying stops. Press END, insert another “ Memory Stick ” and repeat the procedure from step 2. Image size of still images Image size i[...]

  • Página 148

    148 V iewing a still image – Memory photo playback You can play back still images recorded on a “ Memory Stick. ” You can also play back six images including moving pictures at a time arranged in the same order of recording on a “ Memory Stick ” by selecting the index screen. Before operation Insert a “ Memory Stick ” into your camcor[...]

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    149 “ Memory Stick ” Operations Screen indicators during still image playback Recording data To display the recording data (date/time or various settings when recorded), press DATA CODE during playback. You can also use the Remote Commander for this operation (p. 39). To make screen indicators disappear Press DISPLAY/TOUCH PANEL. Viewing a stil[...]

  • Página 150

    150 Playing back six recorded images at a time (index screen) You can play back six recorded images at a time. This function is especially useful when searching for a particular image. Before operation Insert a “ Memory Stick ” into your camcorder. ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the right (unlock)[...]

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    151 “ Memory Stick ” Operations You can play back moving pictures recorded on a “ Memory Stick. ” You can also play back six images including still images in order of recording on a “ Memory Stick ” at a time by selecting the index screen. Before operation Insert a “ Memory Stick ” into your camcorder. ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to [...]

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    152 Viewing a moving picture – MPEG movie playback Playback picture from desired part The moving picture recorded on the “ Memory Stick ” is divided into 23 parts. You can select every each one point and playback pictures. Before operation Insert a “ Memory Stick ” into your camcorder. ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that [...]

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    153 “ Memory Stick ” Operations Screen indicators during moving picture playback Recording date/time To display the recording date/time, press DATA CODE during playback. You can also use the Remote Commander for this operation (p. 39). To make screen indicators disappear Press DISPLAY/TOUCH PANEL. Picture number/Total number of recorded picture[...]

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    154 1 2 3,4 FN PB ZOOM MEMORY PLAY 3/14 END 100 – 0003 PB ZOOM W T 9 × 5.0 1152 You can enlarge still images recorded on a “ Memory Stick ” . You can select and view a desired part from the enlarged still image. Also, you can copy the desired part of the enlarged still image to tapes or “ Memory Stick ” s. Before operation Insert a “ M[...]

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    155 “ Memory Stick ” Operations To stop the slide show Press END. To pause during a slide show Press PAUSE. To return to FN Press END. To start the slide show from a particular image Select the desired image using – /+ buttons before step 4. To view the recorded images on TV Connect your camcorder to a TV with the A/V connecting cable supplie[...]

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    156 To prevent accidental erasure of important images, you can protect selected images. Before operation Insert a “ Memory Stick ” into your camcorder. ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the right (unlock) position. ( 2 ) Press INDEX to display the index. ( 3 ) Press - MARK. The screen to protect the [...]

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

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    158 Deleting selected images on the index screen Before operation Insert a “ Memory Stick ” into your camcorder. ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the right (unlock) position. ( 2 ) Press INDEX to display the index. ( 3 ) Press DEL. Then press the image you want to delete. The number of the selected [...]

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    159 “ Memory Stick ” Operations Deleting all the images You can delete all the unprotected images in a “ Memory Stick. ” Before operation Insert a “ Memory Stick ” into your camcorder. ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the right (unlock) position. ( 2 ) Press FN to display PAGE1. ( 3 ) Press [...]

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    160 You can specify the recorded still image to print out by putting marks. This function is useful for printing out still images later. Your camcorder conforms with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standard for specifying the still images to print out. Before operation Insert a “ Memory Stick ” into your camcorder. ( 1 ) Set the POWER swi[...]

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    161 “ Memory Stick ” Operations 2 FN Using the optional printer You can use the optional printer on your camcorder to print images on print paper. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the printer. There are various ways of printing still images. The following, however, describes how to print by selecting in the menu on the touch [...]

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    162 Using the optional printer Selecting date/time You can print the recorded date/time. ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the right (unlock) position. ( 2 ) Press FN to display PAGE1. ( 3 ) Press MENU, then select DATE/TIME in , then press EXEC (p. 189). ( 4 ) Press r / R to select a desired mode, then [...]

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    163 Viewing images with your computer — Viewing images with your computer — V iewing images with your computer – Intr oduction There are following ways of connecting your camcorder to your computer in order to view images saved on a “ Memory Stick ” or recorded on a tape on your computer. To view images on your computer which has a Memory[...]

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    164 When connecting to your computer with the DV port Your computer must have a DV port and editing software installed that can read video signals. Viewing images recorded on a “ Memory Stick ” When connecting to your computer with the USB port There are two methods of USB connection, NORMAL and PTP. The default setting is NORMAL. Here we expla[...]

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    165 Viewing images with your computer Viewing images with your computer – Introduction Notes on using your computer “ Memory Stick ” •“ Memory Stick ” operations on your camcorder cannot be assured if a “ Memory Stick ” formatted on your computer is used on your camcorder, or if the “ Memory Stick ” in your camcorder was formatt[...]

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    166 Connecting to your computer with USB port – For Windows users Complete installation of the USB driver before connecting your camcorder to your computer. If you connect your camcorder to your computer first, you will not be able to install the USB driver correctly. When connecting to your computer with the USB port You must install a USB drive[...]

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    167 Viewing images with your computer Recommended computer usage environment when connecting USB cable and viewing “ Memory Stick ” images on the computer OS: Microsoft Windows 98, Windows 98 SE, Windows Me, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP Home Edition or Windows XP Professional Standard installation is required. However, operation is not[...]

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    168 Installing the USB driver Start the following operation without connecting the USB cable to your computer. Connect the USB cable according to “ Making your computer recognize your camcorder ” . If you are using Windows 2000 Professional or Windows XP Home Edition/Professional, log in with permission of administrators. ( 1 ) Turn on your com[...]

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    169 Viewing images with your computer Making your computer recognize your camcorder Viewing images recorded on a tape on your computer See page 170 for details on viewing “ Memory Stick ” images on your computer. You need to install “ PIXELA ImageMixer ” to view images recorded on a tape. Install it from the CD-ROM supplied with your camcor[...]

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    170 Connecting to your computer with USB port – For Windows users ( 11 ) Follow the on-screen messages so that the Add Hardware Wizard recognizes that the USB drivers have been installed. The Add Hardware Wizard starts three times because three different USB drivers are installed. Be sure to allow the installation to complete without interrupting[...]

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    171 Viewing images with your computer If you cannot install the USB driver The USB driver has been registered incorrectly as your computer was connected to your camcorder before installation of the USB driver was completed. Perform the following procedure to correctly install the USB driver. Viewing images recorded on a tape Step 1: Uninstall the i[...]

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    172 Connecting to your computer with USB port – For Windows users Windows 98 SE Windows Me Windows 2000 Professional Windows XP Home Edition/Professional[...]

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    173 Viewing images with your computer Connecting to your computer with USB port – For Windows users 6 Turn the POWER switch to OFF (CHARGE) on your camcorder, and then disconnect the USB cable. 7 Restart your computer. Step 2: Install the USB driver on the supplied CD-ROM Perform the entire procedure described in “ Installing the USB driver ”[...]

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    174 Capturing images with “ PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony ” You need to install the USB driver and “ PIXELA ImageMixer ” to view images recorded on a tape on your computer (p. 168). To install and use this software in Windows 2000 Professional, you must be authorized as Power Users or Administrators. For Windows XP Home Edition/Profess[...]

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    175 Viewing images with your computer ( 6 ) Click . ( 7 ) Connect the (USB) jack on your camcorder with the USB port on your computer using the supplied USB cable. ( 8 ) Press to start playback. The picture from the tape appears on preview window on your computer. Viewing pictures live from your camcorder ( 1 ) Follow the steps 1 and 2 on page 174.[...]

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    176 Viewing images recorded on a tape on your computer – For Windows users Capturing still images ( 1 ) Click . ( 2 ) Looking at the preview window, move the cursor to and click it at the point you want to capture. The still image is captured. Captured images are displayed in the thumbnail list window. Capturing moving pictures ( 1 ) Click . ( 2 [...]

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    177 Viewing images with your computer Notes • The followings may occur while you are using your camcorder, and are not due to any malfunction. – The image shakes up and down. – Some images are not displayed correctly due to noise, etc. – Images of different color systems to that of your camcorder are not displayed correctly. • When your c[...]

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    178 Viewing images Before operation • You need to install the USB driver to view “ Memory Stick ” images on your computer. (p. 168). An application such as Windows Media Player must be installed to play back moving pictures in Windows environment. • Set USBCONNECT to NORMAL in the menu settings. (The default setting is NORMAL.) ( 1 ) Turn o[...]

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    179 Viewing images with your computer Folder containing still image data Image file storage destinations and image files Image files recorded with your camcorder are grouped in folders by recording mode. The meanings of the file names are as follows. ssss stands for any number within the range from 0001 to 9999. For Windows Me users (The drive reco[...]

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    180 Connecting to your computer with USB port – For Macintosh users When connecting to your computer with the USB port Before connecting your camcorder to your computer, install the USB driver on your computer. The USB driver is packaged together with application software for viewing images on the CD-ROM supplied with your camcorder. Recommended [...]

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    181 Viewing images with your computer Installing the USB driver Do not connect the USB cable to your computer before installation of the USB driver is completed. For Mac OS 8.5.1/8.6/9.0 users ( 1 ) Turn on your computer and allow Mac OS to load. ( 2 ) Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of your computer. The application software scree[...]

  • Página 182

    182 Viewing images Before operation You need to install the USB driver to view “ Memory Stick ” images on your computer. (p. 181) QuickTime 3.0 or newer must be installed to play back moving pictures. ( 1 ) Turn on your computer and allow Mac OS to load. ( 2 ) Insert a “ Memory Stick ” into your camcorder, and connect the AC power adaptor t[...]

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    183 Viewing images with your computer VIDEO AUDIO S VIDEO OUT After capturing images and sound Stop capturing procedures on your computer, and stop playback on the analog video unit. Notes • You need to install software which can exchange video signals. • Depending on the condition of the analog video signals, your computer may not be able to o[...]

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    184 1 FN 2 3 4 5 VCR MANUAL SET P EFFECT MEMORY MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE FLASH MODE FLASH LVL WHT BAL N. S. LIGHT MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT WHT BAL OTHERS WORLD TIME BEEP 0 HR OTHERS WORLD TIME BEEP COMMANDER DISPLAY REC LAMP ON OFF EXIT RET. EXEC R r EXIT RET. EXEC R r EXIT RET. EXEC R r EXIT RET. EXEC R r EXIT r R EXEC r R EXEC r R EXEC MENU OT[...]

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    185 Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings Selecting the mode setting of each item z is the default setting. Menu items differ depending on the position of the POWER switch. The LCD screen shows only the items you can operate at the moment. Menu items are displayed as the following icons: MANUAL SET CAMERA SET VCR SET LCD/VF SET MEMO[...]

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    186 Notes on the SteadyShot function • The SteadyShot function will not correct excessive camera-shake. • Attachment of a conversion lens (optional) may influence the SteadyShot function. If you cancel the SteadyShot function The SteadyShot off indicator appears. Your camcorder prevents excessive compensation for camera-shake. Icon/item CAMERA [...]

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    187 Customizing Your Camcorder Icon/item VCR SET HiFi SOUND AUDIO MIX A/V t DV OUT LCD/VF SET LCD B.L. LCD COLOR VF B.L. Mode z STEREO 1 2 —— z OFF ON z BRT NORMAL BRIGHT —— z BRT NORMAL BRIGHT Changing the menu settings Notes on LCD B.L. and VF B.L. • When you select BRIGHT, battery life is reduced by about 10 percent during recording. ?[...]

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    188 Changing the menu settings Icon/item MEMORY SET STILL SET BURST QUALITY IMAGESIZE MOVIE SET IMAGESIZE REMAIN Mode z OFF NORMAL EXP BRKTG MULTI SCRN z SUPER FINE FINE STANDARD z 1152 × 864 640 × 480 z 320 × 240 160 × 112 z AUTO ON Meaning Not to record continuously To record from four to 13 images continuously (p. 124) To record three images[...]

  • Página 189

    189 Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings Icon/item MEMORY SET SLIDE SHOW PHOTO SAVE FILE NO. DELETE ALL FORMAT PRINT SET 9PIC PRINT DATE/TIME Mode —— —— z SERIES RESET —— z RETURN OK z RETURN SAME MULTI MARKED z OFF DATE DAY&TIME Meaning To play back images in a continuous loop (p. 155) To copy still images on a tap[...]

  • Página 190

    190 Changing the menu settings Icon/item CM SET TITLE TITLEERASE TITLE DSPL CM SEARCH TAPE TITLE ERASE ALL TAPE SET REC MODE AUDIO MODE q REMAIN Mode —— —— z ON OFF z ON OFF —— —— z SP LP z 12BIT 16BIT z AUTO ON Meaning To superimpose a title or make your own title (p. 106, 109) To erase the title you have superimposed (p. 108) To d[...]

  • Página 191

    191 Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings Icon/item SETUP MENU CLOCK SET USB STREAM USBCONNECT LANGUAGE DEMO MODE Meaning To set the date or time (p. 19) To deactivate the USB streaming function To activate the USB streaming function To connect and recognize the “ Memory Stick ” drive To connect and only copy a “ Memory Stick [...]

  • Página 192

    192 Icon/item OTHERS DATA CODE (On the Remote Commander) WORLD TIME BEEP COMMANDER DISPLAY REC LAMP VIDEO EDIT Meaning To display date, time and various settings during playback when you press the DATA CODE button on the Remote Commander (p. 39) To display date and time during playback when you press the DATA CODE button on the Remote Commander To [...]

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    193 Troubleshooting If you run into any problem using your camcorder, use the following table to troubleshoot the problem. If the problem persists, disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer. If “ C: ss : ss ” appears on the screen, the self-diagnosis display function has activated. See page 200. In recording Symptom Cause and/or [...]

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    194 Types of trouble and how to correct trouble Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions • If 10 minutes elapse after you set the POWER switch to CAMERA or DEMO MODE is set to ON in the menu settings without a cassette and a “ Memory Stick ” inserted, your camcorder automatically starts the demonstration. c Insert a cassette and a “ Memory S[...]

  • Página 195

    195 Troubleshooting In playback Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions • The tape has run out. c Rewind the tape (p. 38). • The video head may be dirty. c Clean the head using the cleaning cassette (optional) (p. 210). • The stereo tape is played back with HiFi SOUND set to 2 in the menu settings. c Set it to STEREO (p. 187). • Volume is t[...]

  • Página 196

    196 In recording and playback Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions • The battery pack is not installed, or is dead or nearly dead. c Install a charged battery pack (p. 14, 15). • The AC power adaptor is not connected to a wall outlet. c Connect the AC power adaptor to a wall outlet (p. 18). • The tape was ejected after recording when using[...]

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    197 Troubleshooting When operating using a “ Memory Stick ” Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions • The POWER switch is not set to MEMORY. c Set it to MEMORY (p. 122). • A “ Memory Stick ” is not inserted. c Insert a “ Memory Stick ” (p. 115). • The “ Memory Stick ” has already been recorded to its full capacity. c Delete un[...]

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    198 Others Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions • The cassette has no cassette memory. c Use a cassette with cassette memory (p. 106). • The cassette memory is full. c Erase unnecessary title (p. 108). • The cassette is set to prevent accidental erasure. c Slide the write-protect tab so that red portion is not visible (p. 21). • The tape[...]

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    199 Troubleshooting Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions • Moisture condensation has occurred. c Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at least one hour to acclimatize (p. 209). • Some troubles have occurred in your camcorder. c Remove the cassette and insert it again, then operate your camcorder. c Disconnect the AC power adaptor[...]

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    200 C:21:00 Self-diagnosis display 5-digit display Cause and/or Corrective Actions • You are using a battery pack that is not an “ InfoLITHIUM ” battery pack. c Use an “ InfoLITHIUM ” battery pack (p. 17, 205). • Moisture condensation has occurred. c Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at least one hour to acclimatize (p. 2[...]

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    201 Troubleshooting W arning indicators and messages 100-0001 Warning indicator as to file Slow flashing: • The file is corrupted. • The file is unreadable. • You are trying to carry out MEMORY MIX function on moving picture (p. 133). C:21:00 Self-diagnosis display (p. 200) E The battery is dead or nearly dead Slow flashing: • The battery i[...]

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    202 Warning messages • CLOCK SET Set the date and time (p. 19). • FOR “ InfoLITHIUM ” Use an “ InfoLIHIUM ” battery pack (p. 17). BATTERY ONLY • CLEANING CASSETTE The video heads are dirty (p. 210). The x indicator and “ CLEANING CASSETTE “ message appear one after another on the screen. • COPY INHIBIT You tried to record a pict[...]

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    203 Additional Information — Additional Information — Usable cassettes Selecting cassette types You can use the mini DV cassette only.* You cannot use any other 8 mm , Hi8 , Digital8 , VHS , VHSC , S-VHS , S-VHSC , Betamax , ED Betamax , DV or MICRO MV cassette. * There are two types of mini DV cassettes: with cassette memory and without casset[...]

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    204 Audio mode 12-bit mode: The original sound can be recorded in stereo 1, and the new sound in stereo 2 in 32 kHz. The balance between stereo 1 and stereo 2 can be adjusted by selecting AUDIO MIX in the menu settings during playback. Both sounds can be played back. 16-bit mode: A new sound cannot be recorded but the original sound can be recorded[...]

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    205 Additional Information About the “ InfoLITHIUM ” battery pack What is the “ InfoLITHIUM ” battery pack? The “ InfoLITHIUM ” battery pack is a lithium-ion battery pack that has functions for communicating information related to operating conditions between your camcorder and an optional AC adaptor/charger. The “ InfoLITHIUM ” bat[...]

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    206 The DV Interface on this unit is an i.LINK-compliant DV input/output Interface. This section describes the i.LINK standard and its features. What is i.LINK? i.LINK is a digital serial interface for handling digital video, digital audio and other data in two directions between equipment having the i.LINK, and for controlling other equipment. i.L[...]

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    207 Additional Information i.LINK functions on this unit For details on how to dub when this unit is connected to other video equipment having DV Interface, see page 84 and 98. This unit can also be connected to other i.LINK (DV Interface) compatible equipment made by SONY (e.g. VAIO series personal computer) other than video equipment. Before conn[...]

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    208 Using your camcorder abroad You can use your camcorder in any country or area with the AC power adaptor supplied with your camcorder within 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. When charging the battery pack, use a commercially available AC plug adaptor [ a ] , if necessary, depending on the design of the wall outlet [ b ] . Your camcorder is a NTSC sy[...]

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    209 Additional Information Maintenance information and pr ecautions Moisture condensation If your camcorder is brought directly from a cold place to a warm place, moisture may condense inside your camcorder, on the surface of the tape, or on the lens. In this condition, the tape may stick to the head drum and be damaged or your camcorder may not op[...]

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    210 [a] [b] [c] Maintenance information Cleaning the video head To ensure normal recording and clear pictures, clean the video head. The video head may be dirty when: – mosaic-pattern noise appears on the playback picture. – playback pictures do not move. – playback pictures do not appear. – the x indicator and “ CLEANING CASSETTE ” mes[...]

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    211 Additional Information Caution Do not remove any other screws. You may remove only the screw to remove the eyecup. Notes • Do not drop or bend the eyecup shaft. • Be careful when handling the eyecup. Charging the built-in rechargeable battery Your camcorder has a built-in rechargeable battery so that the date, time and other settings are re[...]

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    212 Precautions Camcorder operation • Operate your camcorder on 7.2 V (battery pack) or 8.4 V (AC adaptor). • For DC or AC operation, use the accessories recommended in this operating instructions. • If any solid object or liquid get inside the casing, unplug your camcorder and have it checked by a Sony dealer before operating it any further.[...]

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    213 Additional Information About care and storage of the lens • Wipe the surface of the lens clean with a soft cloth in the following instance: – When there are fingerprints on the lens surface – In hot or humid locations – When the lens is used in environments such as the seaside • Store the lens in a well-ventilated location subject to [...]

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    214 Minimum illumination 7 lx (lux) (F 1.8) 0 lx (lux) (in the NightShot mode)* * Objects unable to be seen due to the dark can be shot with infrared lighting. Input/Output connectors S video input/output 4-pin mini DIN Luminance signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms), unbalanced, sync negative Chrominance signal: 0.286 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms), unbalanced A/V ([...]

  • Página 215

    215 Additional Information Battery pack Maximum output voltage DC 8.4 V Output voltage DC 7.2 V Capacity 8.5 Wh (1 180 mAh) Dimensions (approx.) 38.2 × 20.5 × 55.6 mm (1 9/16 × 13/16 × 2 1/4 in.) (w/h/d) Mass (approx.) 76 g (2.7 oz) Type Lithium ion “ Memory Stick ” Memory Flash memory 8MB: MSA-8A Operating voltage 2.7-3.6V Power consumptio[...]

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    216 7 8 9 6 1 3 4 2 5 q; qa — Quick Reference — Identifying the parts and contr ols 1 Lens cap (p. 24) 2 LCD screen/Touch panel (p. 22, 26, 116) 3 OPEN button (p. 24) 4 CHARGE lamp (p. 15) 5 Battery pack/Battery terminal cover (p. 14) Camcorder 6 Eyecup 7 Viewfinder (p. 28) 8 LOCK switch (p. 25) 9 POWER switch (p. 24) 0 START/STOP button (p. 24[...]

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    Quick Reference 217 qs MIC (PLUG IN POWER) jack (red) (p. 102) Connect an external microphone (optional). This jack also accepts a “ plug-in-power ” microphone. qd A/V (AUDIO/VIDEO) ID-2 jack (yellow) (p. 43, 83, 129, 183) qf (LANC) jack (blue) LANC stands for Local Application Control Bus System. The control jack is used for controlling the ta[...]

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    218 Identifying the parts and controls ql Focus ring (p. 65) w; Lens wa Infrared rays emitter (p. 32, 89) ws Remote sensor wd Camera recording lamp (p. 24) ql wd ws w; wa wj wg wf wh Note on the Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens which can reproduce a fine image. The lens for your camcorder was developed jointly by Ca[...]

  • Página 219

    Quick Reference 219 wk NIGHTSHOT switch (p. 32) wl SUPER NS/COLOR SLOW S button (p. 33, 34) e; Intelligent accessory shoe ea BACK LIGHT button (p. 32) es Speaker Identifying the parts and controls ed es e; wl wk ea ef eg eh ej ek ed i (headphones) jack (green) When you use headphones, the speaker on your camcorder is muted. ef PHOTO button (p. 44, [...]

  • Página 220

    220 el Grip Strap r; “ Memory Stick ” slot ra Viewfinder lens adjustment lever (p. 28) rs Cassette lid (p. 21) ra rs rd rf rg r; el Identifying the parts and controls rd MEMORY EJECT lever (p. 115) rf OPEN/ Z EJECT lever (p. 21) rg Tripod receptacle Make sure that the length of the tripod screw is less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch). Otherwise, you ca[...]

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    Quick Reference 221 Remote Commander Buttons that share the same name on the camcorder and Remote Commander share the same function. 1 PHOTO button (p. 45, 48, 123) 2 DISPLAY button (p. 39) 3 SEARCH MODE button (p. 77, 78, 80) 4 . / > buttons (p. 77, 78, 80) 5 Video control buttons (p. 41) 1 6 7 8 9 q; 2 3 4 5 Identifying the parts and controls [...]

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    222 1 2 0m i n STBY 0:1 2:3 4 – + 12 m i n ST I L L ZE R O SET 1 6 : 9W I D E MEM OR Y NEG . AR T EN D SEAR CH AUTO 6 0 AWB F18 9 dB 16B I T 100 – 0001 A/V DV . 6 5 4 3 2 1 9 0 qa qs w; ql qk qj qh qd ws wf wg wd wa 7 8 wh qf qg Operation indicators 1 Cassette memory (p. 12, 203) 2 Remaining battery time (p. 31) 3 Zoom (p. 29) /Exposure (p. 63)[...]

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    223 Quick Reference Index A, B AC power adaptor ............ 15, 18 Adjusting the viewfinder ...... 28 Audio dubbing ...................... 102 AUDIO MIX .......................... 187 AUDIO MODE ...................... 190 AUTO SHTR .......................... 185 A/V connecting cable ...... 43, 83, 89, 97, 103, 129, 141, 183 BACK LIGHT ............[...]

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