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... with Part 15 of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the sun or under direct sunlight. Welcome! Declaration of lithium ion batteries in this Sony Digital Handycam camcorder. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)this device must accept any interference received, including interference...
... with Part 15 of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the sun or under direct sunlight. Welcome! Declaration of lithium ion batteries in this Sony Digital Handycam camcorder. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)this device must accept any interference received, including interference...
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... accidental erasure Playing back a tape - Memory Photo recording 102 Recording an image from a VCR Quick Start Guide 6 - Digital effect ....... 39 Using the PROGRAM AE function ......... 42 Adjusting the exposure manually 44 Focusing manually 45 Copying still images from ... Operations Recording - Insert editing 71 Audio dubbing 73 Superimposing a title 77 Getting started Using this manual 8 Making your camcorder abroad 151 Maintenance information and precautions Editing 152 Specifications 156 Dubbing a tape 56 Dubbing only desired scenes Quick Reference - ...
... accidental erasure Playing back a tape - Memory Photo recording 102 Recording an image from a VCR Quick Start Guide 6 - Digital effect ....... 39 Using the PROGRAM AE function ......... 42 Adjusting the exposure manually 44 Focusing manually 45 Copying still images from ... Operations Recording - Insert editing 71 Audio dubbing 73 Superimposing a title 77 Getting started Using this manual 8 Making your camcorder abroad 151 Maintenance information and precautions Editing 152 Specifications 156 Dubbing a tape 56 Dubbing only desired scenes Quick Reference - ...
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...the flash In MEMORY mode You cannot use the following functions: - The POWER switch is useful when you cannot use the Super NightShot function. Digital effect - Exposure - This mode is set to record yourself. You can also record still images on the LCD screen or in 10 seconds ...with the self-timer starts in the viewfinder. (2) Press START/STOP. To record still images on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder while your camcorder is automatically canceled when: - Self-timer recording is about 10 feet (3 m). Note The self-timer recording mode is in the standby mode. White...
...the flash In MEMORY mode You cannot use the following functions: - The POWER switch is useful when you cannot use the Super NightShot function. Digital effect - Exposure - This mode is set to record yourself. You can also record still images on the LCD screen or in 10 seconds ...with the self-timer starts in the viewfinder. (2) Press START/STOP. To record still images on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder while your camcorder is automatically canceled when: - Self-timer recording is about 10 feet (3 m). Note The self-timer recording mode is in the standby mode. White...
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...Memory Stick"s (p. 102). (1) In the standby mode, keep pressing PHOTO lightly until recording is recorded for example, a photograph or drawing. Digital effect If you record a moving subject with tape photo recording function When you cannot change the still image, release PHOTO, select a still... photo recording function using a video printer (not supplied). Press PHOTO deeper. Advanced Recording Operations - Recording does not start yet. Your camcorder records an image on a tape - This mode is useful when you record on other equipment, the image may fluctuate. •You...
...Memory Stick"s (p. 102). (1) In the standby mode, keep pressing PHOTO lightly until recording is recorded for example, a photograph or drawing. Digital effect If you record a moving subject with tape photo recording function When you cannot change the still image, release PHOTO, select a still... photo recording function using a video printer (not supplied). Press PHOTO deeper. Advanced Recording Operations - Recording does not start yet. Your camcorder records an image on a tape - This mode is useful when you record on other equipment, the image may fluctuate. •You...
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...in flash is not easy to the default setting (auto). Darken the surroundings by covering the lens part, and press PHOTO lightly so that your camcorder for 5 or more minutes after the flash pops up . NightShot - Exposure - Advanced Recording Operations Recording a still image on the subject automatically, ... (not supplied) which does not have the auto redeye reduction function You cannot select the auto red-eye reduction. 31 Digital effect - Spotlight mode of PROGRAM AE (auto red-eye reduction) When you record images with the flash during the following operations: -
...in flash is not easy to the default setting (auto). Darken the surroundings by covering the lens part, and press PHOTO lightly so that your camcorder for 5 or more minutes after the flash pops up . NightShot - Exposure - Advanced Recording Operations Recording a still image on the subject automatically, ... (not supplied) which does not have the auto redeye reduction function You cannot select the auto red-eye reduction. 31 Digital effect - Spotlight mode of PROGRAM AE (auto red-eye reduction) When you record images with the flash during the following operations: -
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... in [a] In the standby mode, press FADER until the desired fader indicator flashes. Also, you select OVERLAP, WIPE, or DOT Your camcorder automatically stores the image recorded on the tape condition. Digital effect - The indicator changes as follows: FADER t MONOTONE t OVERLAP t WIPE t DOT The last selected fader mode is indicated first of...
... in [a] In the standby mode, press FADER until the desired fader indicator flashes. Also, you select OVERLAP, WIPE, or DOT Your camcorder automatically stores the image recorded on the tape condition. Digital effect - The indicator changes as follows: FADER t MONOTONE t OVERLAP t WIPE t DOT The last selected fader mode is indicated first of...
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...) You can record still images successively at constant intervals. The slow shutter mode is recorded normally. Still image Moving picture STILL LUMI. Digital effect You can add special effects to SEPIA, and the appropriate shutter speed. FLASH (FLASH MOTION) You can swap a brighter area in...moving picture. STILL You can record the picture so that it is left. Your camcorder automatically sets the wide mode to ON and picture effect to recorded pictures using the various digital functions. OLD MOVIE You can slow down the shutter speed. Still image Moving ...
...) You can record still images successively at constant intervals. The slow shutter mode is recorded normally. Still image Moving picture STILL LUMI. Digital effect You can add special effects to SEPIA, and the appropriate shutter speed. FLASH (FLASH MOTION) You can swap a brighter area in...moving picture. STILL You can record the picture so that it is left. Your camcorder automatically sets the wide mode to ON and picture effect to recorded pictures using the various digital functions. OLD MOVIE You can slow down the shutter speed. Still image Moving ...
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... menu settings The white balance is adjusted even if the PROGRAM AE function is selected You can adjust the exposure. This is because your camcorder is set to focus only on subjects in the middle to far distance. •In the sunset & moon and landscape modes, your... on distant subjects. •The following functions do not work . (The indicator flashes.) While WHT BAL is set to AUTO in the PROGRAM AE mode: - Digital effect - Even if the PROGRAM AE function is selected. Dot - If this happens, turn the PROGRAM AE function off . - Soft portrait mode - Slow shutter - ...
... menu settings The white balance is adjusted even if the PROGRAM AE function is selected You can adjust the exposure. This is because your camcorder is set to focus only on subjects in the middle to far distance. •In the sunset & moon and landscape modes, your... on distant subjects. •The following functions do not work . (The indicator flashes.) While WHT BAL is set to AUTO in the PROGRAM AE mode: - Digital effect - Even if the PROGRAM AE function is selected. Dot - If this happens, turn the PROGRAM AE function off . - Soft portrait mode - Slow shutter - ...
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...PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the effect. Notes •You cannot process externally input scenes using the digital effect function. •To record pictures that you can process a scene using your camcorder as follows: STILL y FLASH y LUMI. mode, the picture is captured and is automatically canceled.... 48 and TRAIL. (1) In the playback or playback pause mode, press DIGITAL EFFECT and turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial until the desired digital effect mode flashes.
...PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the effect. Notes •You cannot process externally input scenes using the digital effect function. •To record pictures that you can process a scene using your camcorder as follows: STILL y FLASH y LUMI. mode, the picture is captured and is automatically canceled.... 48 and TRAIL. (1) In the playback or playback pause mode, press DIGITAL EFFECT and turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial until the desired digital effect mode flashes.
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Set the input selector to record over) into the VCR, and insert the recorded tape into your camcorder. (2) Prepare the VCR for recording. Digital effect - Refer to the operating instructions of the DV products. Editing DV IN/OUT (not supplied) DV S VIDEO LANC DV IN : Signal flow ...on the "Memory Stick" index screen. Refer to the operating instructions of cassette memory or letters on the VCR. With digital-to VCR. (4) Play back the recorded tape on your camcorder and the connected DV product. You cannot dub the titles, display indicators or the contents of the VCR. (3) Set the...
Set the input selector to record over) into the VCR, and insert the recorded tape into your camcorder. (2) Prepare the VCR for recording. Digital effect - Refer to the operating instructions of the DV products. Editing DV IN/OUT (not supplied) DV S VIDEO LANC DV IN : Signal flow ...on the "Memory Stick" index screen. Refer to the operating instructions of cassette memory or letters on the VCR. With digital-to VCR. (4) Play back the recorded tape on your camcorder and the connected DV product. You cannot dub the titles, display indicators or the contents of the VCR. (3) Set the...
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... " CUT- L I NK OTHERS ED I TSET CONTROL ADJ TEST " CUT- I N " " CUT-OUT " I R SETUP P AUS EMODE I R ADJ TEST " CUT- Digital program editing Step 2: Setting the VCR to operate with the A/V connecting cable To edit using an A/V connecting cable, follow the procedures below, (1)~(4), to send the... control signal correctly. (1) Set the IR SETUP code 1 Set the POWER switch to VCR on your camcorder. 2 Turn the power of your VCR, then press the dial. I N " " CUT-OUT " I R SETUP 1 P AUS EMODE I R TEST RETURN [ ...
... " CUT- L I NK OTHERS ED I TSET CONTROL ADJ TEST " CUT- I N " " CUT-OUT " I R SETUP P AUS EMODE I R ADJ TEST " CUT- Digital program editing Step 2: Setting the VCR to operate with the A/V connecting cable To edit using an A/V connecting cable, follow the procedures below, (1)~(4), to send the... control signal correctly. (1) Set the IR SETUP code 1 Set the POWER switch to VCR on your camcorder. 2 Turn the power of your VCR, then press the dial. I N " " CUT-OUT " I R SETUP 1 P AUS EMODE I R TEST RETURN [ ...
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Brand Remote control mode Sony 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Admiral (M. Wards) 36 Brocsonic 70, 82 Canon 77, 78, 97 Citizen 47 Craig 73, 47 Curtis Mathis 8, ... Wards 89, 88, 37, 95, 47 Yamaha 36, 21, 33, 35 Zenith 95 * TV/VCR component Note on your camcorder. Digital program editing About the IR SETUP code The IR SETUP code is stored in the memory of your VCR. The default setting is ...Dubbing only desired scenes - Be sure to set the correct code, depending on IR SETUP code Digital program editing is Code number 1. Wards) 89 Aiwa 80 Audio Dynamic 21, 35 Bell&Howell (M.
Brand Remote control mode Sony 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Admiral (M. Wards) 36 Brocsonic 70, 82 Canon 77, 78, 97 Citizen 47 Craig 73, 47 Curtis Mathis 8, ... Wards 89, 88, 37, 95, 47 Yamaha 36, 21, 33, 35 Zenith 95 * TV/VCR component Note on your camcorder. Digital program editing About the IR SETUP code The IR SETUP code is stored in the memory of your VCR. The default setting is ...Dubbing only desired scenes - Be sure to set the correct code, depending on IR SETUP code Digital program editing is Code number 1. Wards) 89 Aiwa 80 Audio Dynamic 21, 35 Bell&Howell (M.
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...to cancel recording pause is X. - Infrared rays emitter Remote sensor 61 Select "PB" if the button to cancel recording pause is N. (3) Setting your camcorder and the VCR to cancel recording pause on the VCR The buttons vary depending on the VCR, then press the dial. 1 2 OTHERS ED I TSET...R TEST RETURN [ MENU ] : END The buttons to face each other Locate the infrared rays emitter of the VCR. Editing Dubbing only desired scenes - Digital program editing (2) Setting the modes to cancel the recording pause on the VCR 1 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select PAUSEMODE, then press the...
...to cancel recording pause is X. - Infrared rays emitter Remote sensor 61 Select "PB" if the button to cancel recording pause is N. (3) Setting your camcorder and the VCR to cancel recording pause on the VCR The buttons vary depending on the VCR, then press the dial. 1 2 OTHERS ED I TSET...R TEST RETURN [ MENU ] : END The buttons to face each other Locate the infrared rays emitter of the VCR. Editing Dubbing only desired scenes - Digital program editing (2) Setting the modes to cancel the recording pause on the VCR 1 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select PAUSEMODE, then press the...
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... ED I TSET CONTROL ADJ TEST " CUT- When finished, the indicator changes to COMPLETE. 2 OTHERS ED I TSET CONTROL ADJ TEST " CUT- Dubbing only desired scenes - Digital program editing (4) Confirming the VCR operation 1 Insert a recordable tape into the VCR, then set the IR SETUP or the PAUSEMODE again. •Place your VCR... the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select IR TEST, then press the dial. 3 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to the operating instructions of your camcorder at least 11 7/8 in. (30 cm) away from the VCR. •Refer to select EXECUTE, then press the dial. If the VCR starts ...
... ED I TSET CONTROL ADJ TEST " CUT- When finished, the indicator changes to COMPLETE. 2 OTHERS ED I TSET CONTROL ADJ TEST " CUT- Dubbing only desired scenes - Digital program editing (4) Confirming the VCR operation 1 Insert a recordable tape into the VCR, then set the IR SETUP or the PAUSEMODE again. •Place your VCR... the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select IR TEST, then press the dial. 3 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to the operating instructions of your camcorder at least 11 7/8 in. (30 cm) away from the VCR. •Refer to select EXECUTE, then press the dial. If the VCR starts ...
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... I N " " CUT-OUT " I R SETUP P AUS EMODE I TSET CONTROL ADJ TEST " CUT- Digital program editing Step 2: Setting the VCR to operate with the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) When you connect a digital video camera recorder, set the input selector to select i.LINK, then press the dial. When you... connect using i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) (not supplied), follow the procedures below. (1) Set the POWER switch to VCR on your camcorder . (2) Turn the ...
... I N " " CUT-OUT " I R SETUP P AUS EMODE I TSET CONTROL ADJ TEST " CUT- Digital program editing Step 2: Setting the VCR to operate with the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) When you connect a digital video camera recorder, set the input selector to select i.LINK, then press the dial. When you... connect using i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) (not supplied), follow the procedures below. (1) Set the POWER switch to VCR on your camcorder . (2) Turn the ...
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... CUT-OUT " I R SETUP P AUS EMODE I R TEST RETURN [ MENU ] : END 9 OTHERS ED I NG " CUT- Digital program editing Step 3: Adjusting the synchronicity of the VCR You can adjust the synchronicity of your camcorder. (2) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you do not need to set . (11) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC...: END When you select i.LINK in the viewfinder. When finished, the indicator changes to recording pause. Before operation, eject a cassette from your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER swtich to VCR on the LCD screen or in CONTROL, you want to record over) into the VCR, then set ....
... CUT-OUT " I R SETUP P AUS EMODE I R TEST RETURN [ MENU ] : END 9 OTHERS ED I NG " CUT- Digital program editing Step 3: Adjusting the synchronicity of the VCR You can adjust the synchronicity of your camcorder. (2) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you do not need to set . (11) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC...: END When you select i.LINK in the viewfinder. When finished, the indicator changes to recording pause. Before operation, eject a cassette from your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER swtich to VCR on the LCD screen or in CONTROL, you want to record over) into the VCR, then set ....
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...allow about 50 seconds. •If you connect using an i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) With digital-to adjust the syncronicity is recorded for high-quality editing. 65 Digital program editing Notes •You cannot dub the titles, display indicators, or the contents of the tape...8226;When you connect with LANC . •When you complete step 3, the image to -digital connection, video and audio signals are transmitted in the menu settings of your camcorder . •When editing digital video, the operation signals cannot be able to operate the dubbing function correctly, depending on ...
...allow about 50 seconds. •If you connect using an i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) With digital-to adjust the syncronicity is recorded for high-quality editing. 65 Digital program editing Notes •You cannot dub the titles, display indicators, or the contents of the tape...8226;When you connect with LANC . •When you complete step 3, the image to -digital connection, video and audio signals are transmitted in the menu settings of your camcorder . •When editing digital video, the operation signals cannot be able to operate the dubbing function correctly, depending on ...
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... ] : END Erasing the program you have set , the program mark changes to select EXECUTE, then press the dial. Digital program editing 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 MENU to display the menu. (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC...
... ] : END Erasing the program you have set , the program mark changes to select EXECUTE, then press the dial. Digital program editing 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 MENU to display the menu. (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC...
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... the tape The total time code may not be displayed correctly. Operation 2: Performing a Digital program editing (Dubbing a tape) Make sure your camcorder and the VCR automatically stop dubbing during the Digital program editing. To end the Digital program editing function Your camcorder stops when the dubbing is set to light blue after dubbing is selected...
... the tape The total time code may not be displayed correctly. Operation 2: Performing a Digital program editing (Dubbing a tape) Make sure your camcorder and the VCR automatically stop dubbing during the Digital program editing. To end the Digital program editing function Your camcorder stops when the dubbing is set to light blue after dubbing is selected...
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... record or capture the video output via your personal computer. Using with analog video unit and personal computer - For details on your camcorder when the video tapes includes copyright protection signals such as ID-2 system. 68 Notes • You need to ON in to install... • Depending on your personal computer and the software which you convert analog video signals into digital video signals via your personal computer , and stop the playback on your camcorder. The operation procedures depend on the condition of personal computer and software. Depending on the analog...
... record or capture the video output via your personal computer. Using with analog video unit and personal computer - For details on your camcorder when the video tapes includes copyright protection signals such as ID-2 system. 68 Notes • You need to ON in to install... • Depending on your personal computer and the software which you convert analog video signals into digital video signals via your personal computer , and stop the playback on your camcorder. The operation procedures depend on the condition of personal computer and software. Depending on the analog...