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.... z - Hi8 Hi8/8 OUT OUT ...Recording system Playback system AUDIO/VIDEO jack S VIDEO jack DV jack USB jack "Memory Stick" slot LANC jack SteadyShot Remote sensor RFU jack MIC jack Hi8 Hi8.../8 OUT OUT - - - - - - z z Provided - Types of your camcorder are shown in the illustrations. Digital8 Digital8 Digital8 Digital8 Digital8 Digital8/Hi8.../8 OUT OUT IN/OUT OUT OUT IN/OUT IN/OUT IN/OUT IN/OUT - z - - Not provided 14 Hi8 Hi8/8 ...
.... z - Hi8 Hi8/8 OUT OUT ...Recording system Playback system AUDIO/VIDEO jack S VIDEO jack DV jack USB jack "Memory Stick" slot LANC jack SteadyShot Remote sensor RFU jack MIC jack Hi8 Hi8.../8 OUT OUT - - - - - - z z Provided - Types of your camcorder are shown in the illustrations. Digital8 Digital8 Digital8 Digital8 Digital8 Digital8/Hi8.../8 OUT OUT IN/OUT OUT OUT IN/OUT IN/OUT IN/OUT IN/OUT - z - - Not provided 14 Hi8 Hi8/8 ...
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... laws. 15 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 Standard 8 mm Standard 8 mm *1) If you record on a Hi8 video cassette in the Hi8 /standard 8 mm with the...
... laws. 15 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 Standard 8 mm Standard 8 mm *1) If you record on a Hi8 video cassette in the Hi8 /standard 8 mm with the...
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...°F). Connecting to a wall outlet When you use your camcorder in an ambient temperature of tapes recorded in other countries For details, see page 246. system. system is reduced You can charge the battery in the Hi8 /standard 8 mm by about 20%. The battery life will be shorter if you use your... camcorder for tapes recorded in the Digital8 The playing time of between 10°C to 30°C (50°F to...
...°F). Connecting to a wall outlet When you use your camcorder in an ambient temperature of tapes recorded in other countries For details, see page 246. system. system is reduced You can charge the battery in the Hi8 /standard 8 mm by about 20%. The battery life will be shorter if you use your... camcorder for tapes recorded in the Digital8 The playing time of between 10°C to 30°C (50°F to...
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... 8 mm tape on other than the mark. •Your camcorder records pictures in the menu settings, the recording time is half of the indicated time on Hi8 tape. If you select the LP mode in the Digital8 system. • The recording time when you play back the tape on your camcorder is 3/4 ...of the indicated time on Hi8 tape. •If you use your camcorder. Doing so may cause a malfunction. •The cassette compartment may appear when you ...
... 8 mm tape on other than the mark. •Your camcorder records pictures in the menu settings, the recording time is half of the indicated time on Hi8 tape. If you select the LP mode in the Digital8 system. • The recording time when you play back the tape on your camcorder is 3/4 ...of the indicated time on Hi8 tape. •If you use your camcorder. Doing so may cause a malfunction. •The cassette compartment may appear when you ...
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... is displayed for five seconds after the POWER switch is set to CAMERA or MEMORY.* [h] :Time indicator This is displayed for five seconds after you set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY.* [i] : Hi8 format indicator This appears while playing back or recording Hi8 format tapes. [j] : Tape counter indicator * Modes on the POWER switch vary...
... is displayed for five seconds after the POWER switch is set to CAMERA or MEMORY.* [h] :Time indicator This is displayed for five seconds after you set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY.* [i] : Hi8 format indicator This appears while playing back or recording Hi8 format tapes. [j] : Tape counter indicator * Modes on the POWER switch vary...
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... depending on the screen. •The time code indicates the recording or playback time, "0:00:00" (hours:minutes: seconds) in CAMERA mode and "0:00:00:00" (hours:minutes:seconds:frames) in which you play back tapes recorded in the Hi8 /standard 8 mm system, the tape counter appears on the ...conditions in VCR mode. However, they are not displayed while recording. You cannot reset the time code...
... depending on the screen. •The time code indicates the recording or playback time, "0:00:00" (hours:minutes: seconds) in CAMERA mode and "0:00:00:00" (hours:minutes:seconds:frames) in which you play back tapes recorded in the Hi8 /standard 8 mm system, the tape counter appears on the ...conditions in VCR mode. However, they are not displayed while recording. You cannot reset the time code...
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Checking recordings - If a tape has a blank portion between the last scene you recorded and the next scene may not be smooth. •Once you eject the cassette after you start recording after using the end search function, occasionally, the transition between recorded portions The end search function may not work . END SEARCH - EDITSEARCH - Rec Review Notes •The end search, edit search and Rec Review functions do not work with tapes recorded in the Hi8 /standard 8 mm system. •If you have recorded on the tape, the end search function does not work correctly. 44
Checking recordings - If a tape has a blank portion between the last scene you recorded and the next scene may not be smooth. •Once you eject the cassette after you start recording after using the end search function, occasionally, the transition between recorded portions The end search function may not work . END SEARCH - EDITSEARCH - Rec Review Notes •The end search, edit search and Rec Review functions do not work with tapes recorded in the Hi8 /standard 8 mm system. •If you have recorded on the tape, the end search function does not work correctly. 44
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Tapes that the LCD panel is not a malfunction. When you leave the power on the LCD screen You can be played back •Tapes recorded in the Digital8 system •Tapes recorded in the Hi8 /standard 8 mm system When monitoring on for a long time Your camcorder gets warm. Playing back a tape If you open or close the LCD panel Make sure that can turn the LCD panel over and move it back to the camcorder body with the LCD screen facing out. This is set vertically. 46
Tapes that the LCD panel is not a malfunction. When you leave the power on the LCD screen You can be played back •Tapes recorded in the Digital8 system •Tapes recorded in the Hi8 /standard 8 mm system When monitoring on for a long time Your camcorder gets warm. Playing back a tape If you open or close the LCD panel Make sure that can turn the LCD panel over and move it back to the camcorder body with the LCD screen facing out. This is set vertically. 46
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... DATA CODE on the Remote Commander: date/time y no indicator Notes on the conditions in the Hi8 /standard 8 mm system. •Various settings of the data code are playing back. In the recording mode, the data code will not be correct, depending on the data code •The data ...camcorder's information at the time of the tape is being played back. - The indicator may not be displayed. Data code When you are not recorded when recording images on the TV screen. Data code (Various settings) The data code is unreadable due to DATE in the menu settings (p. 222). When...
... DATA CODE on the Remote Commander: date/time y no indicator Notes on the conditions in the Hi8 /standard 8 mm system. •Various settings of the data code are playing back. In the recording mode, the data code will not be correct, depending on the data code •The data ...camcorder's information at the time of the tape is being played back. - The indicator may not be displayed. Data code When you are not recorded when recording images on the TV screen. Data code (Various settings) The data code is unreadable due to DATE in the menu settings (p. 222). When...
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If slow playback lasts for an output image from the DV jack. To resume playback, press N. When you play back a tape recorded in the LP mode Noise may appear when your camcorder, however, this function does not work for about one minute Your camcorder automatically returns to ...normal speed playback. Note on the slow playback mode in Digital8 system The slow playback can be performed smoothly on the LCD screen in the Hi8 / standard 8 mm system. •Sound is muted. picture search * three minutes: five minutes: 50 Playing back a tape In the various playback modes •The ...
If slow playback lasts for an output image from the DV jack. To resume playback, press N. When you play back a tape recorded in the LP mode Noise may appear when your camcorder, however, this function does not work for about one minute Your camcorder automatically returns to ...normal speed playback. Note on the slow playback mode in Digital8 system The slow playback can be performed smoothly on the LCD screen in the Hi8 / standard 8 mm system. •Sound is muted. picture search * three minutes: five minutes: 50 Playing back a tape In the various playback modes •The ...
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... disappears. The fader indicator stops flashing. Also, you cannot use the following functions: - Digital effect - Tape Photo recording - Notes •The OVERLAP, WIPE and DOT functions do not work with tapes recorded in the Hi8 /standard 8 mm system. •You cannot use the fader function while using the following functions while using the...
... disappears. The fader indicator stops flashing. Also, you cannot use the following functions: - Digital effect - Tape Photo recording - Notes •The OVERLAP, WIPE and DOT functions do not work with tapes recorded in the Hi8 /standard 8 mm system. •You cannot use the fader function while using the following functions while using the...
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Inserting a scene You can insert a scene in the Hi8 / standard 8 mm system. •The picture and the sound may not work with tapes recorded in the middle of EDITSEARCH and release the button at the insert start point [a]. (4) Press START/STOP to the standby mode. ...these start and end points will be distorted at the insert end point [b]. (2) Press ZERO SET MEMORY on the Remote Commander. The previously recorded frames between recorded portions The zero set memory function is canceled. The ZERO SET MEMORY indicator flashes and the counter resets to zero. (3) Keep pressing the ...
Inserting a scene You can insert a scene in the Hi8 / standard 8 mm system. •The picture and the sound may not work with tapes recorded in the middle of EDITSEARCH and release the button at the insert start point [a]. (4) Press START/STOP to the standby mode. ...these start and end points will be distorted at the insert end point [b]. (2) Press ZERO SET MEMORY on the Remote Commander. The previously recorded frames between recorded portions The zero set memory function is canceled. The ZERO SET MEMORY indicator flashes and the counter resets to zero. (3) Keep pressing the ...
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... a tape with tapes recorded in the Hi8 /standard 8 mm system. •You cannot process externally input scenes using Picture effect. on your camcorder as a player •Picture effect does not work with picture effects Notes •You cannot record images on a tape on a "Memory Stick" as follows: - When you can record images as a still...
... a tape with tapes recorded in the Hi8 /standard 8 mm system. •You cannot process externally input scenes using Picture effect. on your camcorder as a player •Picture effect does not work with picture effects Notes •You cannot record images on a tape on a "Memory Stick" as follows: - When you can record images as a still...
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... effect are processing the image using your camcorder as a still image - Playing back a tape with tapes recorded in the Hi8 /standard 8 mm system. •You cannot process externally input scenes using Digital effect. When you can record images as follows: - on your camcorder while you are not output through the DV jack. However... back Digital effect is automatically canceled. 86 on a "Memory Stick" as a player •Digital effect does not work with digital effects Notes •You cannot record images on a tape on a VCR using Digital effect.
... effect are processing the image using your camcorder as a still image - Playing back a tape with tapes recorded in the Hi8 /standard 8 mm system. •You cannot process externally input scenes using Digital effect. When you can record images as follows: - on your camcorder while you are not output through the DV jack. However... back Digital effect is automatically canceled. 86 on a "Memory Stick" as a player •Digital effect does not work with digital effects Notes •You cannot record images on a tape on a VCR using Digital effect.
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... Hi8 /standard 8 mm system. •You cannot process externally input scenes using Tape PB ZOOM. The POWER switch is automatically canceled when: - Tape PB ZOOM is set to OFF (CHG). - You stop playing back. - However, you are not output through the DV jack. You press MENU. - Enlarging recorded ...images - You press TITLE. 88 Tape PB ZOOM Notes •You cannot record images on a tape or on a "Memory Stick" on your camcorder while you can record images on a VCR using your camcorder as a player. •...
... Hi8 /standard 8 mm system. •You cannot process externally input scenes using Tape PB ZOOM. The POWER switch is automatically canceled when: - Tape PB ZOOM is set to OFF (CHG). - You stop playing back. - However, you are not output through the DV jack. You press MENU. - Enlarging recorded ...images - You press TITLE. 88 Tape PB ZOOM Notes •You cannot record images on a tape or on a "Memory Stick" on your camcorder while you can record images on a VCR using your camcorder as a player. •...
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...Press ZERO SET MEMORY at the tape counter zero point. If a tape has a blank portion between the time code and the tape counter. Recording stops automatically at the point you want to end the insertion. Playback starts from the counter's zero point. ZERO SET MEMORY Your camcorder automatically... when the counter reaches approximately zero. DISPLAY m x ZERO SET MEMORY N Notes •The zero set memory does not work with tapes recorded in the Hi8 / standard 8 mm system. •When you press ZERO SET MEMORY before rewinding the tape, the zero set memory is not displayed on...
...Press ZERO SET MEMORY at the tape counter zero point. If a tape has a blank portion between the time code and the tape counter. Recording stops automatically at the point you want to end the insertion. Playback starts from the counter's zero point. ZERO SET MEMORY Your camcorder automatically... when the counter reaches approximately zero. DISPLAY m x ZERO SET MEMORY N Notes •The zero set memory does not work with tapes recorded in the Hi8 / standard 8 mm system. •When you press ZERO SET MEMORY before rewinding the tape, the zero set memory is not displayed on...
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DATE SEARCH Notes •The date search function does not work correctly. 91 If a tape has a blank portion between recorded portions The date search function may not work with tapes recorded in the Hi8 / standard 8 mm system. •If one day's recording is less than two minutes, your camcorder may not accurately find the point where the recording date changes. Advanced Playback Operations Searching for a recording by date -
DATE SEARCH Notes •The date search function does not work correctly. 91 If a tape has a blank portion between recorded portions The date search function may not work with tapes recorded in the Hi8 / standard 8 mm system. •If one day's recording is less than two minutes, your camcorder may not accurately find the point where the recording date changes. Advanced Playback Operations Searching for a recording by date -
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... OUT S VIDEO OUT : Signal flow CCD-TRV418 A/V connecting cable (supplied) Yellow IN S VIDEO Black VIDEO AUDIO VCR When you do not need to connect the yellow (video) plug of your VCR. If your VCR is a monaural type Connect the yellow plug of both your VCR has an S video jack Pictures can...) input jack of the A/V connecting cable. With this connection, you have finished dubbing a tape Press x on VCRs that support the following systems: 8 mm , Hi8 , Digital8 , VHS , S-VHS , VHSC , S-VHSC , Betamax , ED Betamax , mini DV , DV , or MICRO MV . To prevent deterioration of ...
... OUT S VIDEO OUT : Signal flow CCD-TRV418 A/V connecting cable (supplied) Yellow IN S VIDEO Black VIDEO AUDIO VCR When you do not need to connect the yellow (video) plug of your VCR. If your VCR is a monaural type Connect the yellow plug of both your VCR has an S video jack Pictures can...) input jack of the A/V connecting cable. With this connection, you have finished dubbing a tape Press x on VCRs that support the following systems: 8 mm , Hi8 , Digital8 , VHS , S-VHS , VHSC , S-VHSC , Betamax , ED Betamax , mini DV , DV , or MICRO MV . To prevent deterioration of ...
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...PB ZOOM - Note on both your camcorder and the VCR. This is not a malfunction. Digital effect - When you play back the picture using other video equipment, the picture may fluctuate. Also, when you connect using the i.LINK cable See page 244 for more information about i.LINK. Editing Dubbing a ... becomes rough. Pictures processed by the following functions cannot be output through the DV jack: - Digital signals are recorded in the Hi8 /standard 8 mm system The picture may jitter. Picture effect If you have finished dubbing a tape Press x on tapes that are output as ...
...PB ZOOM - Note on both your camcorder and the VCR. This is not a malfunction. Digital effect - When you play back the picture using other video equipment, the picture may fluctuate. Also, when you connect using the i.LINK cable See page 244 for more information about i.LINK. Editing Dubbing a ... becomes rough. Pictures processed by the following functions cannot be output through the DV jack: - Digital signals are recorded in the Hi8 /standard 8 mm system The picture may jitter. Picture effect If you have finished dubbing a tape Press x on tapes that are output as ...
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...Dubbing a tape easily - Step 1: Connecting the VCR Connect the devices as instructed in "Making your camcorder (p. 99 to connect the yellow (video) plug of eight preset titles and two custom titles stored in page 95. Using the Easy Dubbing Step 1 Connecting the VCR Step 2 Setting ... 3 (p. 103). You can edit on VCRs that support the following systems: 8 mm , Hi8 , Digital8 , VHS , S-VHS , VHSC , S-VHSC , Betamax , ED Betamax , mini DV , DV , or MICRO MV . If you dub using an S video cable (optional). With this connection, you do not need to 102) Step 3 Selecting the...
...Dubbing a tape easily - Step 1: Connecting the VCR Connect the devices as instructed in "Making your camcorder (p. 99 to connect the yellow (video) plug of eight preset titles and two custom titles stored in page 95. Using the Easy Dubbing Step 1 Connecting the VCR Step 2 Setting ... 3 (p. 103). You can edit on VCRs that support the following systems: 8 mm , Hi8 , Digital8 , VHS , S-VHS , VHSC , S-VHSC , Betamax , ED Betamax , mini DV , DV , or MICRO MV . If you dub using an S video cable (optional). With this connection, you do not need to 102) Step 3 Selecting the...