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...Information set memory function 50 Searching the boundaries of contents Checking supplied accessories 5 Inserting a scene from a mini DV tape - SLIDE SHOW 133 with analog video unit and personal Quick Function Guide 166 computer - Photo search/...mini DV tapes 130 Enlarging still images recorded on "Memory Stick"s to a wall outlet 13 Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings 84 Resetting the date and time 92 Step 2 Inserting a cassette 14 "Memory Stick" Operations Recording - NightShot/ Super NightShot 21 Self-timer recording 22 END SEARCH 23 - Digital...
...Information set memory function 50 Searching the boundaries of contents Checking supplied accessories 5 Inserting a scene from a mini DV tape - SLIDE SHOW 133 with analog video unit and personal Quick Function Guide 166 computer - Photo search/...mini DV tapes 130 Enlarging still images recorded on "Memory Stick"s to a wall outlet 13 Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings 84 Resetting the date and time 92 Step 2 Inserting a cassette 14 "Memory Stick" Operations Recording - NightShot/ Super NightShot 21 Self-timer recording 22 END SEARCH 23 - Digital...
Operating Instructions
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... (p. 82). You see page 138. Tapes with your own titles (p. 80) - Getting started - When you carry out an operation, you use mini DV cassettes with cassette memory are shown in the introduction of the features that you can hear a beep sound to CAMERA. You can operate only with...on whether the tape has the cassette memory or not are : - Note on your camcorder are marked by (Cassette Memory). 8 Photo search (p. 54). The functions which require different operations depending on the DV format. Date search (p. 52) - For details, see this manual, buttons and ...
... (p. 82). You see page 138. Tapes with your own titles (p. 80) - Getting started - When you carry out an operation, you use mini DV cassettes with cassette memory are shown in the introduction of the features that you can hear a beep sound to CAMERA. You can operate only with...on whether the tape has the cassette memory or not are : - Note on your camcorder are marked by (Cassette Memory). 8 Photo search (p. 54). The functions which require different operations depending on the DV format. Date search (p. 52) - For details, see this manual, buttons and ...
Operating Instructions
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...on the Remote Commander to search. The indicator changes as follows: TITLE SEARCH t DATE SEARCH t PHOTO SEARCH t PHOTO SCAN (4) Press . Your camcorder automatically starts playback of photos that you have recorded on the Remote Commander repeatedly, until the PHOTO SEARCH indicator appears. or > on the tape. ...of the photo having the date that can be searched using the cassette memory The available number is ON. (3) Press SEARCH MODE on a mini DV tape (photo search). The default setting is up to check or edit still images. indicates the actual point you can search for a ...
...on the Remote Commander to search. The indicator changes as follows: TITLE SEARCH t DATE SEARCH t PHOTO SEARCH t PHOTO SCAN (4) Press . Your camcorder automatically starts playback of photos that you have recorded on the Remote Commander repeatedly, until the PHOTO SEARCH indicator appears. or > on the tape. ...of the photo having the date that can be searched using the cassette memory The available number is ON. (3) Press SEARCH MODE on a mini DV tape (photo search). The default setting is up to check or edit still images. indicates the actual point you can search for a ...
Operating Instructions
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...displayed, press the following systems 8 mm, Hi8, VHS, S-VHS, VHSC, S-VHSC, Betamax, ED Betamax, mini DV, DV, Digital8 If your camcorder and the VCR. This connection produces higher quality DV format pictures. 56 SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander You can edit on the VCR or the TV. Connect ... plug to the S video jacks of the VCR. (3) Set the POWER switch to LINE. Dubbing a tape Using the A/V connecting cable Connect your camcorder and the VCR. Before a dubbing Set DISPLAY to LCD in the menu settings. (The default setting is output. - AUDIO/VIDEO S VIDEO IN ...
...displayed, press the following systems 8 mm, Hi8, VHS, S-VHS, VHSC, S-VHSC, Betamax, ED Betamax, mini DV, DV, Digital8 If your camcorder and the VCR. This connection produces higher quality DV format pictures. 56 SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander You can edit on the VCR or the TV. Connect ... plug to the S video jacks of the VCR. (3) Set the POWER switch to LINE. Dubbing a tape Using the A/V connecting cable Connect your camcorder and the VCR. Before a dubbing Set DISPLAY to LCD in the menu settings. (The default setting is output. - AUDIO/VIDEO S VIDEO IN ...
Operating Instructions
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... format the "Memory Stick" if the write-protect tab on mini DV tape onto "Memory Stick"(p. 118). Meaning POWER switch To cancel print marks on the recorded still images you have superimposed. MEMORY To format an inserted "Memory Stick." 1. Select FORMAT with this camcorder is finished. "COMPLETE" appears when formatting is not required...
... format the "Memory Stick" if the write-protect tab on mini DV tape onto "Memory Stick"(p. 118). Meaning POWER switch To cancel print marks on the recorded still images you have superimposed. MEMORY To format an inserted "Memory Stick." 1. Select FORMAT with this camcorder is finished. "COMPLETE" appears when formatting is not required...
Operating Instructions
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...the 16-bit mode. •When playing back a tape recorded in the 16-bit mode, you record a tape in the VCR mode. Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings Icon/item REC MODE Mode z SP LP AUDIO MODE z 12BIT 16BIT qREMAIN z AUTO DATA CODE ON z DATE/CAM DATE ...during playback. Use the SP mode for the period of tape rewinding, forwarding or picture search in the LP mode on your camcorder, we recommend using a Sony Excellence/Master mini DV cassette so that you record some scenes in the 12-bit mode (2 stereo sounds). To display date and time during playback.
...the 16-bit mode. •When playing back a tape recorded in the 16-bit mode, you record a tape in the VCR mode. Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings Icon/item REC MODE Mode z SP LP AUDIO MODE z 12BIT 16BIT qREMAIN z AUTO DATA CODE ON z DATE/CAM DATE ...during playback. Use the SP mode for the period of tape rewinding, forwarding or picture search in the LP mode on your camcorder, we recommend using a Sony Excellence/Master mini DV cassette so that you record some scenes in the 12-bit mode (2 stereo sounds). To display date and time during playback.
Operating Instructions
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...VCR. (2) Press N. Otherwise, the image data breakdown may occur. The picture recorded on the mini DV tape is incompatible with your camcorder because its format does not conform with your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to 640 × 480. The image displayed on the screen will...and record it as a still image on a "Memory Stick." Recording an image from the mini DV tape freezes. Before operation •Insert a recorded mini DV tape into your camcorder. •Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder. As well do not turn the power off , eject a "Memory Stick" or remove...
...VCR. (2) Press N. Otherwise, the image data breakdown may occur. The picture recorded on the mini DV tape is incompatible with your camcorder because its format does not conform with your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to 640 × 480. The image displayed on the screen will...and record it as a still image on a "Memory Stick." Recording an image from the mini DV tape freezes. Before operation •Insert a recorded mini DV tape into your camcorder. •Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder. As well do not turn the power off , eject a "Memory Stick" or remove...
Operating Instructions
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When you press PHOTO on the Remote Commander Your camcorder immediately records the image that is on the screen when you are recording a still image with PHOTO. Titles have already recorded on mini DV tapes You cannot record the titles on a mini DV tape You cannot record the audio from a mini DV tape as a still image Sound recorded on "Memory Stick"s. "Memory Stick" Operations Recording an image from a mini DV tape. The title does not appear while you press the button. 109
When you press PHOTO on the Remote Commander Your camcorder immediately records the image that is on the screen when you are recording a still image with PHOTO. Titles have already recorded on mini DV tapes You cannot record the titles on a mini DV tape You cannot record the audio from a mini DV tape as a still image Sound recorded on "Memory Stick"s. "Memory Stick" Operations Recording an image from a mini DV tape. The title does not appear while you press the button. 109
Operating Instructions
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With this connection, you do not need to see the desired program. If your camcorder and the TV or VCR. Connect an S video cable (not supplied) to the S video jacks of both your TV or VCR has an S video jack ... to VCR and set DISPLAY in to LCD in the viewfinder. (3) Follow steps 3 and 4 on page 108. This connection produces higher quality DV format pictures. Recording an image from a mini DV tape as a still image Recording a still image from other equipment is displayed on the LCD screen or in the menu settings. (2) Play...
With this connection, you do not need to see the desired program. If your camcorder and the TV or VCR. Connect an S video cable (not supplied) to the S video jacks of both your TV or VCR has an S video jack ... to VCR and set DISPLAY in to LCD in the viewfinder. (3) Follow steps 3 and 4 on page 108. This connection produces higher quality DV format pictures. Recording an image from a mini DV tape as a still image Recording a still image from other equipment is displayed on the LCD screen or in the menu settings. (2) Play...
Operating Instructions
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... up. However, when IMAGESIZE in the menu setting is set to start recording from a mini DV tape as a moving picture Your camcorder can read moving picture data recorded on a mini DV tape and record it as a moving picture on a "Memory Stick." MEMORY OFF(CHR) CAMERA This indicator is 15 ... also take in the menu settings is set to VCR. (2) Press N. Before operation •Insert a recorded mini DV tape into your camcorder. •Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to 320 × 240, the maximum recording time is displayed for 5 seconds after ...
... up. However, when IMAGESIZE in the menu setting is set to start recording from a mini DV tape as a moving picture Your camcorder can read moving picture data recorded on a mini DV tape and record it as a moving picture on a "Memory Stick." MEMORY OFF(CHR) CAMERA This indicator is 15 ... also take in the menu settings is set to VCR. (2) Press N. Before operation •Insert a recorded mini DV tape into your camcorder. •Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to 320 × 240, the maximum recording time is displayed for 5 seconds after ...
Operating Instructions
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... data breakdown may occur. When the access lamp is displayed Sound that cannot be recorded by your camcorder has been recorded. Titles have already recorded on mini DV tapes You cannot record the titles on a mini DV tape. The title does not appear while you are recording a still image with START/STOP. Connect... image (p. 114). 113 If " AUDIO ERROR" is lit or flashing Do not shake or strike the unit. "Memory Stick" Operations Recording a picture from a mini DV tape as a moving picture Notes •Sound recorded in 48 kHz is converted to one in 32 kHz when recording images from...
... data breakdown may occur. When the access lamp is displayed Sound that cannot be recorded by your camcorder has been recorded. Titles have already recorded on mini DV tapes You cannot record the titles on a mini DV tape. The title does not appear while you are recording a still image with START/STOP. Connect... image (p. 114). 113 If " AUDIO ERROR" is lit or flashing Do not shake or strike the unit. "Memory Stick" Operations Recording a picture from a mini DV tape as a moving picture Notes •Sound recorded in 48 kHz is converted to one in 32 kHz when recording images from...
Operating Instructions
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The image of the A/V connecting cable to obtain high-quality pictures. If your camcorder and the TV or VCR. Using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) DV S VIDEO LANC DV OUT (not supplied) DV IN/OUT 114 : Signal flow Note The " " flashes in the viewfinder. (3) Follow steps 3 on page 112.... when a TV tuner unit is in use During recording on "Memory Stick" Do not eject the cassette tape from your camcorder. Recording a picture from a mini DV tape as a moving picture Recording a moving picture from other equipment is displayed on the LCD screen or in the following instances...
The image of the A/V connecting cable to obtain high-quality pictures. If your camcorder and the TV or VCR. Using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) DV S VIDEO LANC DV OUT (not supplied) DV IN/OUT 114 : Signal flow Note The " " flashes in the viewfinder. (3) Follow steps 3 on page 112.... when a TV tuner unit is in use During recording on "Memory Stick" Do not eject the cassette tape from your camcorder. Recording a picture from a mini DV tape as a moving picture Recording a moving picture from other equipment is displayed on the LCD screen or in the following instances...
Operating Instructions
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...-. The still image is superimposed on the moving picture - MEMORY MIX Before operation •Insert a mini DV tape for recording into your camcorder. •Insert a recorded "Memory Stick" into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to select the desired mode. to select the still image you want to... start recording. 3 1 POWER LOCK VCR MEMORY OFF(CHR) CAMERA 116 4 2 MEMORY MIX 5 M. Your camcorder automatically returns to the standby mode. (6) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the effect. (7) Press START/STOP to superimpose. LUMI I I I...
...-. The still image is superimposed on the moving picture - MEMORY MIX Before operation •Insert a mini DV tape for recording into your camcorder. •Insert a recorded "Memory Stick" into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to select the desired mode. to select the still image you want to... start recording. 3 1 POWER LOCK VCR MEMORY OFF(CHR) CAMERA 116 4 2 MEMORY MIX 5 M. Your camcorder automatically returns to the standby mode. (6) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the effect. (7) Press START/STOP to superimpose. LUMI I I I...
Operating Instructions
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... function, you can automatically take in only still images from mini DV tapes and record them on a "Memory Stick." The still image from a mini DV tape - Before operation • Insert a recorded mini DV tape into your camcorder and rewind the tape. • Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to VCR. (2) Press MENU to display...
... function, you can automatically take in only still images from mini DV tapes and record them on a "Memory Stick." The still image from a mini DV tape - Before operation • Insert a recorded mini DV tape into your camcorder and rewind the tape. • Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to VCR. (2) Press MENU to display...
Operating Instructions
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...the copying stops. As well do not turn the power off, eject a "Memory Stick" or remove the battery pack. When the memory of copying Your camcorder resumes copying from the last image recorded on the previous "Memory Stick." 119 Image size of still images Image size is automatically set to 640...the middle of the "Memory Stick" is full MEMORY FULL appears on the "Memory Stick" is lit or flashing Do not shake or strike your camcorder. If the write-protect tab on the LCD screen or in the menu settings. Insert another "Memory Stick" and repeat the procedure from a mini DV tape -
...the copying stops. As well do not turn the power off, eject a "Memory Stick" or remove the battery pack. When the memory of copying Your camcorder resumes copying from the last image recorded on the previous "Memory Stick." 119 Image size of still images Image size is automatically set to 640...the middle of the "Memory Stick" is full MEMORY FULL appears on the "Memory Stick" is lit or flashing Do not shake or strike your camcorder. If the write-protect tab on the LCD screen or in the menu settings. Insert another "Memory Stick" and repeat the procedure from a mini DV tape -
Operating Instructions
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... the POWER switch to VCR. (2) Using the video control buttons, search a point where you want to a mini DV tape. Before operation •Insert mini DV tape for recording into your camcorder. •Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder. The mini DV tape is set to the recording pause mode. (4) Press MEMORY PLAY to play back the image you...
... the POWER switch to VCR. (2) Using the video control buttons, search a point where you want to a mini DV tape. Before operation •Insert mini DV tape for recording into your camcorder. •Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder. The mini DV tape is set to the recording pause mode. (4) Press MEMORY PLAY to play back the image you...
Operating Instructions
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... PLAY - Image data modified with personal computers or shot with other equipment You may not be able to mini DV tapes, such as the time code indicator. 131 MEMORY MIX Note on "Memory Stick"s to mini DV tapes During copying You cannot operate the following buttons: - MEMORY +/- - "Memory Stick" Operations Copying the image recorded... standby or recording mode You can see memory playback and the file name indicators in addition to the indicators pertinent to copy them with your camcorder. MEMORY DELETE -
... PLAY - Image data modified with personal computers or shot with other equipment You may not be able to mini DV tapes, such as the time code indicator. 131 MEMORY MIX Note on "Memory Stick"s to mini DV tapes During copying You cannot operate the following buttons: - MEMORY +/- - "Memory Stick" Operations Copying the image recorded... standby or recording mode You can see memory playback and the file name indicators in addition to the indicators pertinent to copy them with your camcorder. MEMORY DELETE -
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...or VCR. MEMORY +/- Also you can select and view the desired part from the enlarged still image. MENU - In the PB ZOOM mode The digital effect function does not work on moving pictures recorded on a "Memory Stick." Pictures in the PB ZOOM mode Pictures in the viewfinder. (3) Turn .... Before operation Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder. Memory PB ZOOM You can enlarge still images recorded on "Memory Stick"s. The still image is set to MEMORY. You can copy the desired part of the enlarged still image to mini DV tapes or video tapes. The PB ZOOM function is ...
...or VCR. MEMORY +/- Also you can select and view the desired part from the enlarged still image. MENU - In the PB ZOOM mode The digital effect function does not work on moving pictures recorded on a "Memory Stick." Pictures in the PB ZOOM mode Pictures in the viewfinder. (3) Turn .... Before operation Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder. Memory PB ZOOM You can enlarge still images recorded on "Memory Stick"s. The still image is set to MEMORY. You can copy the desired part of the enlarged still image to mini DV tapes or video tapes. The PB ZOOM function is ...
Operating Instructions
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...The IC memory is the Cassette Memory mark. to the end of mini DV cassette. The functions using a digital video camera recorder without cassette memory. you record You cannot record software on your camcorder that contains copyright control signals for copyright protection of software which is ... 4KB. you record using the cassette memory require successive signals recorded on your camcorder. These are two types of software. Additional Information - If there is the mini DV mark. Your camcorder does not record copyright control signals on the LCD screen, in the beginning ...
...The IC memory is the Cassette Memory mark. to the end of mini DV cassette. The functions using a digital video camera recorder without cassette memory. you record You cannot record software on your camcorder that contains copyright control signals for copyright protection of software which is ... 4KB. you record using the cassette memory require successive signals recorded on your camcorder. These are two types of software. Additional Information - If there is the mini DV mark. Your camcorder does not record copyright control signals on the LCD screen, in the beginning ...
Operating Instructions
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... store it can also play back sound recorded in the 16-bit mode, 16BIT indicator appears on your camcorder. Clean up the gold-plated connector with cottonwool swab, about every 10 times ejection of mini DV cassettes is dirty or dusty, you play back a dual sound track tape When you may be recorded...
... store it can also play back sound recorded in the 16-bit mode, 16BIT indicator appears on your camcorder. Clean up the gold-plated connector with cottonwool swab, about every 10 times ejection of mini DV cassettes is dirty or dusty, you play back a dual sound track tape When you may be recorded...