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...intended to alert the user to come. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on, the user is a registered trademark ... to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that interference will soon be producing home video that you can enjoy for details. • IBM PC/AT is encouraged to try to Part 15 of the...life's precious moments with the limits for help. For the Customers in this Sony Handycam VisionΤΜ camcorder.
...intended to alert the user to come. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on, the user is a registered trademark ... to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that interference will soon be producing home video that you can enjoy for details. • IBM PC/AT is encouraged to try to Part 15 of the...life's precious moments with the limits for help. For the Customers in this Sony Handycam VisionΤΜ camcorder.
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...Viewing a still picture - title search 76 Searching for using the battery pack 120 Maintenance information and precautions 123 Using your camcorder abroad 126 Trouble check 127 Self-diagnosis function 132 Specifications 133 Identifying the parts 134 Warning indicators 143 Index 145 3 ... memory card slot to a pre-registered position ......... 80 Displaying recording data - memory photo playback 105 Preventing accidental erasure - digital effect 42 Shooting with title - Table of contents Before you begin Before you begin Using this manual 4 Checking supplied accessories ...
...Viewing a still picture - title search 76 Searching for using the battery pack 120 Maintenance information and precautions 123 Using your camcorder abroad 126 Trouble check 127 Self-diagnosis function 132 Specifications 133 Identifying the parts 134 Warning indicators 143 Index 145 3 ... memory card slot to a pre-registered position ......... 80 Displaying recording data - memory photo playback 105 Preventing accidental erasure - digital effect 42 Shooting with title - Table of contents Before you begin Before you begin Using this manual 4 Checking supplied accessories ...
Operating Instructions
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.... • The right side [a] of the power zoom indicator shows the digital zooming zone, and the left side [b] shows the optical zooming zone. Recording starts. When five seconds elapse and all the dots disappear, the camcorder switches to ON in 5SEC mode Press START/STOP again before all the dots... in the menu system, you can avoid recording unnecessary scenes. 5SEC : When you selected 5SEC, five dots appear on the LCD screen or in a lively video. (1) While pressing OPEN, open the LCD panel. (2) Set START/STOP MODE to the desired mode. : Recording starts when you press START/STOP, and...
.... • The right side [a] of the power zoom indicator shows the digital zooming zone, and the left side [b] shows the optical zooming zone. Recording starts. When five seconds elapse and all the dots disappear, the camcorder switches to ON in 5SEC mode Press START/STOP again before all the dots... in the menu system, you can avoid recording unnecessary scenes. 5SEC : When you selected 5SEC, five dots appear on the LCD screen or in a lively video. (1) While pressing OPEN, open the LCD panel. (2) Set START/STOP MODE to the desired mode. : Recording starts when you press START/STOP, and...
Operating Instructions
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... make an interval recording. • Select INTERVAL to set or change the waiting time for interval recording. • Select REC TIME to use the digital zoom. Changing the mode settings Selecting the mode setting of each item Menu items that you can be modified differ depending on the setting of...Set the gain value to record a 16:9 wide picture. INT.REC • Normally select OFF. Items for details. The camcorder goes back to 12x optical zoom. •Select ON to activate digital zooming. 16:9WIDE Select this item to -3dB. See page 52 for the CAMERA SET menu D ZOOM •Select ...
... make an interval recording. • Select INTERVAL to set or change the waiting time for interval recording. • Select REC TIME to use the digital zoom. Changing the mode settings Selecting the mode setting of each item Menu items that you can be modified differ depending on the setting of...Set the gain value to record a 16:9 wide picture. INT.REC • Normally select OFF. Items for details. The camcorder goes back to 12x optical zoom. •Select ON to activate digital zooming. 16:9WIDE Select this item to -3dB. See page 52 for the CAMERA SET menu D ZOOM •Select ...
Operating Instructions
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... DV tape frame by frame with all the pixels - The setting at the factory This camcorder is originally programed to stop this mode the picture is read/output every about 1/15 second. SCAN When modifying the digital images on the progressive mode The normal TV broadcast divides the screen into two finer...
... DV tape frame by frame with all the pixels - The setting at the factory This camcorder is originally programed to stop this mode the picture is read/output every about 1/15 second. SCAN When modifying the digital images on the progressive mode The normal TV broadcast divides the screen into two finer...
Operating Instructions
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... 5SEC. - The START/STOP MODE selector is not necessary, erase it before using the fader function. When the OVERLAP indicator appears The camcorder automatically memorizes the image recorded on a tape. You cannot use the fader function repeatedly The situation the subject is in cannot be recorded clearly...The end of a day (FADE OUT) • Change the scene while leaving the trace of the previous scene If you cannot operate the DIGITAL EFFECT button. If the title is set to enjoy. Advanced operations Using the FADER function To cancel the fader function Before pressing START/STOP,...
... 5SEC. - The START/STOP MODE selector is not necessary, erase it before using the fader function. When the OVERLAP indicator appears The camcorder automatically memorizes the image recorded on a tape. You cannot use the fader function repeatedly The situation the subject is in cannot be recorded clearly...The end of a day (FADE OUT) • Change the scene while leaving the trace of the previous scene If you cannot operate the DIGITAL EFFECT button. If the title is set to enjoy. Advanced operations Using the FADER function To cancel the fader function Before pressing START/STOP,...
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... to ON. •While using the picture effect function, you set PROG. Notes on the picture effect •When you turn the power off, the camcorder returns automatically to normal mode. •You cannot select SLIM and STRETCH when you cannot select the old movie function with...
... to ON. •While using the picture effect function, you set PROG. Notes on the picture effect •When you turn the power off, the camcorder returns automatically to normal mode. •You cannot select SLIM and STRETCH when you cannot select the old movie function with...
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... image remains. The still picture is stored in memory in Standby mode or Recording mode, press DIGITAL EFFECT. LUMI. : The brightness of the intervals. LUMI. The camcorder automatically sets the wide mode to 16:9WIDE, picture effect to be superimposed on a moving picture.... STILL You can record the picture which leaves an incidental image, such as an old movie. The digital effect indicator lights up and the...
... image remains. The still picture is stored in memory in Standby mode or Recording mode, press DIGITAL EFFECT. LUMI. : The brightness of the intervals. LUMI. The camcorder automatically sets the wide mode to 16:9WIDE, picture effect to be superimposed on a moving picture.... STILL You can record the picture which leaves an incidental image, such as an old movie. The digital effect indicator lights up and the...
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With digital-todigital connection, video and audio signals are transmitted in recording pause mode. (4) Press P on the camcorder and VCR simultaneously to start point and set the camcorder in playback pause mode. (3) On the VCR, locate the recording start editing. Starting editing (1) Insert a blank tape (or a ...tape you want to start editing, then press P to set the VCR in digital form for high-quality editing. To...
With digital-todigital connection, video and audio signals are transmitted in recording pause mode. (4) Press P on the camcorder and VCR simultaneously to start point and set the camcorder in playback pause mode. (3) On the VCR, locate the recording start editing. Starting editing (1) Insert a blank tape (or a ...tape you want to start editing, then press P to set the VCR in digital form for high-quality editing. To...
Operating Instructions
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... with an i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable). If the DV product is the same as on a tape, using other equipment connected with little audio and video deterioration. POWER VTR 7,9 REW PLAY FF 12 STOP PAUSE REC MEMORY OFF CAMERA 7,9 4 MENU 5,6 8,10 OTHERS BEEP COMMA ND E R D I SPLAY DV ...on the Remote Commander to set DV EDITING OUT. The editing process starts. Since the camcorder exchanges digital signals, you can duplicate the desired portion on page 83. (1) Insert a recorded tape into the camcorder and insert a blank tape into the DV product. (2) Set the POWER switch of ...
... with an i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable). If the DV product is the same as on a tape, using other equipment connected with little audio and video deterioration. POWER VTR 7,9 REW PLAY FF 12 STOP PAUSE REC MEMORY OFF CAMERA 7,9 4 MENU 5,6 8,10 OTHERS BEEP COMMA ND E R D I SPLAY DV ...on the Remote Commander to set DV EDITING OUT. The editing process starts. Since the camcorder exchanges digital signals, you can duplicate the desired portion on page 83. (1) Insert a recorded tape into the camcorder and insert a blank tape into the DV product. (2) Set the POWER switch of ...
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...function properly if used in it. Notes on floppy disk with the PC card. introduction This camcorder is a brand new type of PC Card standard. Format the PC card with the floppy disk adapter ...connected. Do not carry around this camcorder with this camcorder. The Memory Stick is equipped with other equipment. 91 Sony recommends Memory Sticks Sony recommends using the supplied floppy disk adapter, Memory Sticks (not supplied)...in this chapter for use only with other equipment such as digital data and operates just like a PC card.
...function properly if used in it. Notes on floppy disk with the PC card. introduction This camcorder is a brand new type of PC Card standard. Format the PC card with the floppy disk adapter ...connected. Do not carry around this camcorder with this camcorder. The Memory Stick is equipped with other equipment. 91 Sony recommends Memory Sticks Sony recommends using the supplied floppy disk adapter, Memory Sticks (not supplied)...in this chapter for use only with other equipment such as digital data and operates just like a PC card.
Operating Instructions
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... (progressive) on the LCD screen or in the accessory shoe, causing the video light to MEMORY The following functions do not work: digital zoom (more than 12x), wide TV mode, digital effect, picture effect, title. When you press the button. When you press... the PHOTO button on a PC card may result in a temporary power shortage in the viewfinder. When using a video light (not supplied) or similar equipment mounted on the intelligent accessory shoe Recording an image on the Remote Commander The camcorder...
... (progressive) on the LCD screen or in the accessory shoe, causing the video light to MEMORY The following functions do not work: digital zoom (more than 12x), wide TV mode, digital effect, picture effect, title. When you press the button. When you press... the PHOTO button on a PC card may result in a temporary power shortage in the viewfinder. When using a video light (not supplied) or similar equipment mounted on the intelligent accessory shoe Recording an image on the Remote Commander The camcorder...
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...have (Cassette Memory) mark. you to make any blank portion on this camcorder. Sony recommends that has recorded a copyright control signals for copyright protection of mini DV cassette. When recording Using this camcorder, you cannot record software that has recorded a copyright control signals for ...SEARCH to go to this camcorder fully. When you play back sound recorded in the viewfinder or on the tape. "COPY INHIBIT" appears on the LCD screen, in 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz. The functions using a digital video camera recorder without cassette memory...
...have (Cassette Memory) mark. you to make any blank portion on this camcorder. Sony recommends that has recorded a copyright control signals for copyright protection of mini DV cassette. When recording Using this camcorder, you cannot record software that has recorded a copyright control signals for ...SEARCH to go to this camcorder fully. When you play back sound recorded in the viewfinder or on the tape. "COPY INHIBIT" appears on the LCD screen, in 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz. The functions using a digital video camera recorder without cassette memory...
Operating Instructions
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...) • The video heads are unable to resolve the problem, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony facility. After reconnecting the power source, operate the camcorder. • A camcorder malfunction which you of the AC power adaptor or remove the battery pack. Self-diagnosis function The camcorder has a self-diagnosis display. The five-digit display informs you...
...) • The video heads are unable to resolve the problem, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony facility. After reconnecting the power source, operate the camcorder. • A camcorder malfunction which you of the AC power adaptor or remove the battery pack. Self-diagnosis function The camcorder has a self-diagnosis display. The five-digit display informs you...
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... device 3CCD (Charge Coupled Device 1/4") Viewfinder Electric viewfinder (color) Lens Combined power zoom lens, 48x (Digital), 12x (Optical) Focal distance f =3/16 to 2 1/8 in. (4.3 to 51.6 mm) (1 ... Input impedance 6.8 kilohms lLANC jack Stereo miniminijack (ø 2.5 mm) LASER LINK Video/audio IR space transmission system according to EIAJ (Electric Industries Association of images you .... (w/h/d) (54 x 11 x 120 mm) Mass Approx. 13.4 oz (380 g) Power requirements Supplied from the camcorder. AC power adaptor Power requirements 100 to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Power consumption 23 W Output voltage DC...
... device 3CCD (Charge Coupled Device 1/4") Viewfinder Electric viewfinder (color) Lens Combined power zoom lens, 48x (Digital), 12x (Optical) Focal distance f =3/16 to 2 1/8 in. (4.3 to 51.6 mm) (1 ... Input impedance 6.8 kilohms lLANC jack Stereo miniminijack (ø 2.5 mm) LASER LINK Video/audio IR space transmission system according to EIAJ (Electric Industries Association of images you .... (w/h/d) (54 x 11 x 120 mm) Mass Approx. 13.4 oz (380 g) Power requirements Supplied from the camcorder. AC power adaptor Power requirements 100 to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Power consumption 23 W Output voltage DC...