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...of trouble and how to correct trouble 224 Self-diagnosis display 232 Warning indicators and messages .... 233 Additional Information About video cassette 237 About the "Memory Stick 240 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 242 About i.LINK 244 Using your camcorder ...i.LINK and are trademarks. • "InfoLITHIUM" is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • "Memory Stick," and "MagicGate Memory Stick" are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "Memory Stick Duo" and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. •Windows and Windows Media are trademarks or registered trademarks of...
...of trouble and how to correct trouble 224 Self-diagnosis display 232 Warning indicators and messages .... 233 Additional Information About video cassette 237 About the "Memory Stick 240 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 242 About i.LINK 244 Using your camcorder ...i.LINK and are trademarks. • "InfoLITHIUM" is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • "Memory Stick," and "MagicGate Memory Stick" are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "Memory Stick Duo" and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. •Windows and Windows Media are trademarks or registered trademarks of...
Operating Instructions
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... play back a tape, the Hi8 system or standard 8 mm system is automatically detected and the playback system automatically switches to. *3) If you record on a Hi8 video cassette in the LP mode, recording is carried out in the Hi8 /standard 8 mm with the Digital8 system on TV color systems TV color systems differ from country...
... play back a tape, the Hi8 system or standard 8 mm system is automatically detected and the playback system automatically switches to. *3) If you record on a Hi8 video cassette in the LP mode, recording is carried out in the Hi8 /standard 8 mm with the Digital8 system on TV color systems TV color systems differ from country...
Operating Instructions
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... x on your camcorder and the VCR automatically stop. The program mark changes to select EXECUTE, then press the dial. You cannot record on the screen. The cassette has run out of the first program, then starts dubbing. NOT READY appears on (when i.LINK is not necessary. Dubbing only... mark flashes. When dubbing ends, your camcorder. The button to select VIDEO EDIT, then press the dial. (2) Select START in the menu settings. When you use a digital video camera recorder, set its power switch to VCR/VTR. (1) Select VIDEO EDIT in the menu settings. Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to ...
... x on your camcorder and the VCR automatically stop. The program mark changes to select EXECUTE, then press the dial. You cannot record on the screen. The cassette has run out of the first program, then starts dubbing. NOT READY appears on (when i.LINK is not necessary. Dubbing only... mark flashes. When dubbing ends, your camcorder. The button to select VIDEO EDIT, then press the dial. (2) Select START in the menu settings. When you use a digital video camera recorder, set its power switch to VCR/VTR. (1) Select VIDEO EDIT in the menu settings. Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to ...
Operating Instructions
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... picture - However, you have set IN or OUT to MEMORY is a blank portion between IN and OUT on the screen. The recording folder you eject the cassette, NOT READY appears on the tape. Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select EXECUTE, then press the dial. The program will... are canceled. While making a program If you selected when the POWER switch was set to the following cases: - The tape is ejected. Recording folder You cannot change the recording folder. You cannot set Press MENU. To cancel erasing all programs (1) Select VIDEO EDIT in memory until the tape is...
... picture - However, you have set IN or OUT to MEMORY is a blank portion between IN and OUT on the screen. The recording folder you eject the cassette, NOT READY appears on the tape. Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select EXECUTE, then press the dial. The program will... are canceled. While making a program If you selected when the POWER switch was set to the following cases: - The tape is ejected. Recording folder You cannot change the recording folder. You cannot set Press MENU. To cancel erasing all programs (1) Select VIDEO EDIT in memory until the tape is...
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...upper right corner of the screen. USB Streaming Capturing moving pictures Monitor window Thumbnail list window Video control buttons (1) Select . (2) Look at the monitor window and click on at the last... any "Memory Stick" operations during the USB Streaming. 200 Some images are displayed with a cassette inserted, it turns off automatically after three minutes. •We recommend setting DEMO MODE to... OFF in the menu settings when your camcorder is not a malfunction: - Viewing pictures recorded on a tape or live from your camcorder on images that of the movie you want to...
...upper right corner of the screen. USB Streaming Capturing moving pictures Monitor window Thumbnail list window Video control buttons (1) Select . (2) Look at the monitor window and click on at the last... any "Memory Stick" operations during the USB Streaming. 200 Some images are displayed with a cassette inserted, it turns off automatically after three minutes. •We recommend setting DEMO MODE to... OFF in the menu settings when your camcorder is not a malfunction: - Viewing pictures recorded on a tape or live from your camcorder on images that of the movie you want to...
Operating Instructions
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- In the recording mode Symptom START/STOP does not operate. c Install a charged battery pack (p. 18, 19). • The viewfinder lens is not clear. c Set the autofocus mode (p. 71). ... function has worked. c Set it to focus manually (p. 71). • The video heads may be dirty. c Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) and then to CAMERA (p. 30). • The tape has run into any problem using the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning cassette (optional) (p. 248). *1) *2) *3) *4) 224 See page 232. The power goes off. c Rewind...
- In the recording mode Symptom START/STOP does not operate. c Install a charged battery pack (p. 18, 19). • The viewfinder lens is not clear. c Set the autofocus mode (p. 71). ... function has worked. c Set it to focus manually (p. 71). • The video heads may be dirty. c Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) and then to CAMERA (p. 30). • The tape has run into any problem using the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning cassette (optional) (p. 248). *1) *2) *3) *4) 224 See page 232. The power goes off. c Rewind...
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... Adjust AUDIO MIX (p. 214). "PAL" is displayed on the screen.*4) • The TV color system recorded on the tape is different from that of tape. c Adjust it *3) (p. 51). • EDIT is set to MEMORY, CAMERA or OFF (CHG).*2) c Set it to AUTO (p. 215). c Set it to VCR/PLAYER *2) (p. ... tape.*1) • The tape is recorded in the Hi8 system. /Standard 8 mm The tape does not move when a video control button is pressed. • The POWER switch is set to ON in the menu settings. c Clean the heads using the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning cassette (optional) (p. 248). The picture ...
... Adjust AUDIO MIX (p. 214). "PAL" is displayed on the screen.*4) • The TV color system recorded on the tape is different from that of tape. c Adjust it *3) (p. 51). • EDIT is set to MEMORY, CAMERA or OFF (CHG).*2) c Set it to AUTO (p. 215). c Set it to VCR/PLAYER *2) (p. ... tape.*1) • The tape is recorded in the Hi8 system. /Standard 8 mm The tape does not move when a video control button is pressed. • The POWER switch is set to ON in the menu settings. c Clean the heads using the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning cassette (optional) (p. 248). The picture ...
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...and/or Corrective Action • You are dirty. E:61:10) If you are unable to acclimatize (p. 247). • The video heads are using the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning cassette (optional) (p. 248). • A malfunction other than the above that you can service your camcorder yourself. • E:ss:...ss Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility and inform them of the AC Adaptor or remove the ...
...and/or Corrective Action • You are dirty. E:61:10) If you are unable to acclimatize (p. 247). • The video heads are using the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning cassette (optional) (p. 248). • A malfunction other than the above that you can service your camcorder yourself. • E:ss:...ss Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility and inform them of the AC Adaptor or remove the ...
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... run out of tape.* Insert a cassette tape.* The video heads are dirty. (The x indicator and " CLEANING CASSETTE" message appear one after another on the screen.)* (p. 248) You tried to activate the ORC setting. Press START/STOP to record a picture that has a copyright control signal * (p. 238). ORC is displayed in white (p. 219). Charging an external...
... run out of tape.* Insert a cassette tape.* The video heads are dirty. (The x indicator and " CLEANING CASSETTE" message appear one after another on the screen.)* (p. 248) You tried to activate the ORC setting. Press START/STOP to record a picture that has a copyright control signal * (p. 238). ORC is displayed in white (p. 219). Charging an external...
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..."? What is the "Hi8 system"? Additional Information - About video cassette Usable cassette tapes and Recording / Playback systems Usable cassette tapes Hi8 /Digital8 (recommended) Standard 8 mm *1) Recording system Digital8 Playback system *2) Digital8 Hi8 Standard 8 mm Usable cassette tapes Hi8 /Digital8 (recommended) Standard 8 mm *1) Recording system Digital8 Playback system Digital8 Usable cassette tapes Recording system Playback system *2) Hi8 Hi8 *3) Hi8 Standard 8 mm...
..."? What is the "Hi8 system"? Additional Information - About video cassette Usable cassette tapes and Recording / Playback systems Usable cassette tapes Hi8 /Digital8 (recommended) Standard 8 mm *1) Recording system Digital8 Playback system *2) Digital8 Hi8 Standard 8 mm Usable cassette tapes Hi8 /Digital8 (recommended) Standard 8 mm *1) Recording system Digital8 Playback system Digital8 Usable cassette tapes Recording system Playback system *2) Hi8 Hi8 *3) Hi8 Standard 8 mm...
Operating Instructions
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...Lch 2 Rch Playing back a dual sound track tape Main sound and sub sound Main sound Sub sound You cannot record dual sound programs on your camcorder. About video cassette Copyright signal When you play back If the tape you play back on your camcorder contains copyright signals, you try to... TV screen if you cannot copy it records. When you play back a Digital8 system tape which is dubbed from a dual sound track tape recorded in the Digital8 system When you record You cannot record software on the tape when it with another video camera recorder connected to the desired mode in the ...
...Lch 2 Rch Playing back a dual sound track tape Main sound and sub sound Main sound Sub sound You cannot record dual sound programs on your camcorder. About video cassette Copyright signal When you play back If the tape you play back on your camcorder contains copyright signals, you try to... TV screen if you cannot copy it records. When you play back a Digital8 system tape which is dubbed from a dual sound track tape recorded in the Digital8 system When you record You cannot record software on the tape when it with another video camera recorder connected to the desired mode in the ...
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A hissing noise also sometimes can be heard. t / : During switching from Digital8 to Hi8 /standard 8 mm / t : During switching from Hi8 /standard 8 mm to . During switching of system The Digital8 system or Hi8 /standard 8 mm system is automatically detected, and the playback system is automatically switched to Digital8 239 Additional Information About video cassette Display during automatic detection of systems, the screen turns blue, and the following displays appear on the screen.
A hissing noise also sometimes can be heard. t / : During switching from Digital8 to Hi8 /standard 8 mm / t : During switching from Hi8 /standard 8 mm to . During switching of system The Digital8 system or Hi8 /standard 8 mm system is automatically detected, and the playback system is automatically switched to Digital8 239 Additional Information About video cassette Display during automatic detection of systems, the screen turns blue, and the following displays appear on the screen.
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...video heads for 10 seconds with the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning cassette (optional). Mosaic-pattern noise appears on the screen. - Playback pictures do not move. - Playback pictures are hardly visible. - Playback pictures are hardly visible. - When you play back in the Digital8 system The video... information Cleaning the video heads To ensure normal recording and clear pictures, clean the video heads. The x indicator and " CLEANING CASSETTE" message appear one after another . [a] [b] [c] When you playback/record in the Hi8 /Standard 8 mm system The video heads may be dirty...
...video heads for 10 seconds with the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning cassette (optional). Mosaic-pattern noise appears on the screen. - Playback pictures do not move. - Playback pictures are hardly visible. - Playback pictures are hardly visible. - When you play back in the Digital8 system The video... information Cleaning the video heads To ensure normal recording and clear pictures, clean the video heads. The x indicator and " CLEANING CASSETTE" message appear one after another . [a] [b] [c] When you playback/record in the Hi8 /Standard 8 mm system The video heads may be dirty...
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... if the battery is distorted. •When the playback pictures still contain noise even if you have cleaned the video heads with a cleaning cassette, the video heads may have it checked by a Sony dealer before important recording or when playback image or sound is discharged. Contact your camcorder to OFF (CHG) for example, and operate...
... if the battery is distorted. •When the playback pictures still contain noise even if you have cleaned the video heads with a cleaning cassette, the video heads may have it checked by a Sony dealer before important recording or when playback image or sound is discharged. Contact your camcorder to OFF (CHG) for example, and operate...
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.../ rewind time (using 120 min. Specifications Video camera recorder System Video recording system Audio recording system Video signal Usable cassette Recording/ playback time (using 120 min. Hi8/Digital8 video cassette) Viewfinder Image device Lens Focal length Color temperature Minimum ...CCD (Charge Coupled Device) Gross: Approx. 460 000 pixels Effective: Approx. 290 000 pixels Combined power zoom lens Filter diameter 37 mm (1 7/16 in.) 20× (Optical), 560× (Digital) 20× (Optical), 700× (Digital) f = 2.5 - 50 mm (1/8 - 2 in.) When converted to a 35 mm still camera...
.../ rewind time (using 120 min. Specifications Video camera recorder System Video recording system Audio recording system Video signal Usable cassette Recording/ playback time (using 120 min. Hi8/Digital8 video cassette) Viewfinder Image device Lens Focal length Color temperature Minimum ...CCD (Charge Coupled Device) Gross: Approx. 460 000 pixels Effective: Approx. 290 000 pixels Combined power zoom lens Filter diameter 37 mm (1 7/16 in.) 20× (Optical), 560× (Digital) 20× (Optical), 700× (Digital) f = 2.5 - 50 mm (1/8 - 2 in.) When converted to a 35 mm still camera...
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...camera recording using LCD 2.6 W During camera recording using viewfinder 1.9 W During camera recording using LCD 3.5 W During camera recording using viewfinder 2.7 W 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) During camera recording using LCD 3.8 W During camera recording... mini-B - Specifications Input/ output connectors LCD screen General S video jack Audio/Video jack RFU DC OUT MIC jack DV jack USB jack LANC ...only) 940 g (2 lb 1 oz) (including the Rechargeable Battery Pack NP-FM30, Hi8/Digital8 cassette, lens cap, and shoulder strap) See page 9. 810 g (1 lb 12 oz) (main unit...
...camera recording using LCD 2.6 W During camera recording using viewfinder 1.9 W During camera recording using LCD 3.5 W During camera recording using viewfinder 2.7 W 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) During camera recording using LCD 3.8 W During camera recording... mini-B - Specifications Input/ output connectors LCD screen General S video jack Audio/Video jack RFU DC OUT MIC jack DV jack USB jack LANC ...only) 940 g (2 lb 1 oz) (including the Rechargeable Battery Pack NP-FM30, Hi8/Digital8 cassette, lens cap, and shoulder strap) See page 9. 810 g (1 lb 12 oz) (main unit...
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...BACK LIGHT 38 BATTERY INFO 20 Battery pack 18 BEEP 222 BOUNCE 61 Built-in light 79 C, D Camera chroma key 140 Charging battery 19 Charging built-in rechargeable battery 249 Cleaning cassette indicator 248 Clock set 26 Color Slow Shutter 40 Data code 47 Date search 90 DEMO 221 DIGITAL EFFECT...STEADYSHOT 213 Stereo tape 238 STILL 65 STRIPE 61 Sub sound 214, 238 SUPER NIGHTSHOT 39 S VIDEO jack ........... 51, 94, 119, 138, 152, 208 T, U, V Tape counter 36 Tape PB ZOOM 87 Tape photo recording 56 TBC 214 Time code 37 Title 75, 77 TRAIL 65 Transition 31 TV color systems ...
...BACK LIGHT 38 BATTERY INFO 20 Battery pack 18 BEEP 222 BOUNCE 61 Built-in light 79 C, D Camera chroma key 140 Charging battery 19 Charging built-in rechargeable battery 249 Cleaning cassette indicator 248 Clock set 26 Color Slow Shutter 40 Data code 47 Date search 90 DEMO 221 DIGITAL EFFECT...STEADYSHOT 213 Stereo tape 238 STILL 65 STRIPE 61 Sub sound 214, 238 SUPER NIGHTSHOT 39 S VIDEO jack ........... 51, 94, 119, 138, 152, 208 T, U, V Tape counter 36 Tape PB ZOOM 87 Tape photo recording 56 TBC 214 Time code 37 Title 75, 77 TRAIL 65 Transition 31 TV color systems ...