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...Superimposing the date and time on a picture 61 Recording a still image on a "Memory Stick" - Digital effect 69 Usable cassettes 158 Superimposing a still image in a "Memory About i.LINK 161 Stick" on ... titles 114 Labeling a cassette 116 Erasing the cassette memory data 118 Customizing Your Camcorder Advanced Recording Operations Changing the menu settings 120 Shooting with all the pixels -... 176 Quick Reference Searching the boundaries of recorded tape by index - Table of DVCAM and Using the fader function 67 DV formats 156 Using special effects - Title search...
...Superimposing the date and time on a picture 61 Recording a still image on a "Memory Stick" - Digital effect 69 Usable cassettes 158 Superimposing a still image in a "Memory About i.LINK 161 Stick" on ... titles 114 Labeling a cassette 116 Erasing the cassette memory data 118 Customizing Your Camcorder Advanced Recording Operations Changing the menu settings 120 Shooting with all the pixels -... 176 Quick Reference Searching the boundaries of recorded tape by index - Table of DVCAM and Using the fader function 67 DV formats 156 Using special effects - Title search...
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...not the tape has cassette memory are operated only with cassette memory . The functions you read through this manual, buttons and settings on the DVCAM/DV format. date search (p. 80) •Searching for a photo - For details, see this manual As you can hear a beep or...sound to ON. Tapes with (Cassette Memory). 4 e.g. photo search (p. 82). title search (p. 79) •Superimposing a title (p. 110) •Making your camcorder are shown in the introduction of the features that are : •Searching the end point of recorded tape by title - end search (p. 29, 33) ...
...not the tape has cassette memory are operated only with cassette memory . The functions you read through this manual, buttons and settings on the DVCAM/DV format. date search (p. 80) •Searching for a photo - For details, see this manual As you can hear a beep or...sound to ON. Tapes with (Cassette Memory). 4 e.g. photo search (p. 82). title search (p. 79) •Superimposing a title (p. 110) •Making your camcorder are shown in the introduction of the features that are : •Searching the end point of recorded tape by title - end search (p. 29, 33) ...
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.... [a] Inserting a standard-size cassette Insert the cassette with the cassette window (on the front) facing outward. Inserting a cassette forcibly may damage internal parts of the camcorder. (1) Install the power source (p. 8). (2) While sliding OPEN in the direction of the arrow, open the cassette lid. (3) Insert the cassette with the cassette window (on... and the REC/SAVE switch facing upward. Before inserting a cassette, make sure that no cassette is in step 3. 13 Getting started Step 3 Inserting a cassette The camcorder can use standard-size and mini-size DVCAM/DV cassettes.
.... [a] Inserting a standard-size cassette Insert the cassette with the cassette window (on the front) facing outward. Inserting a cassette forcibly may damage internal parts of the camcorder. (1) Install the power source (p. 8). (2) While sliding OPEN in the direction of the arrow, open the cassette lid. (3) Insert the cassette with the cassette window (on... and the REC/SAVE switch facing upward. Before inserting a cassette, make sure that no cassette is in step 3. 13 Getting started Step 3 Inserting a cassette The camcorder can use standard-size and mini-size DVCAM/DV cassettes.
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... for more information (p. 8 to 14). (3) Set the POWER switch to ON. (4) Set the MEMORY/CAMERA/VTR selector to the standby mode. Your camcorder is equipped with two START/STOP buttons, and you . (1) Remove the hood cap and pull the hood cap string to "REC" and the REC ...S 5 TART/STO TALLY TAKE REC BATT Li REC 00:00:00:01 SHUTTER DVCAM 32K GAIN UP 3 POWER OFF ON 4 MEMORY CAMERA VTR 15 Recording a picture Your camcorder automatically focuses for you can use either of your camcorder light up . This camcorder is set to CAMERA. Recording - See "Step 2" and "Step 3" for ...
... for more information (p. 8 to 14). (3) Set the POWER switch to ON. (4) Set the MEMORY/CAMERA/VTR selector to the standby mode. Your camcorder is equipped with two START/STOP buttons, and you . (1) Remove the hood cap and pull the hood cap string to "REC" and the REC ...S 5 TART/STO TALLY TAKE REC BATT Li REC 00:00:00:01 SHUTTER DVCAM 32K GAIN UP 3 POWER OFF ON 4 MEMORY CAMERA VTR 15 Recording a picture Your camcorder automatically focuses for you can use either of your camcorder light up . This camcorder is set to CAMERA. Recording - See "Step 2" and "Step 3" for ...
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..., however, you can be distorted or the time code may take more time to start recording, press the START/STOP button. If you leave your camcorder in this is not a malfunction. 16 Note on transition The playback picture may be chosen from high (HIGH) or low (LOW). This is played back..., set the TALLY switch located on the front of the viewfinder to OFF, and when you turn off your camcorder. Note on the progressive mode If you record a tape in the DVCAM format and the DV format on one tape. To enable smooth transition Transition between scenes when you change the battery...
..., however, you can be distorted or the time code may take more time to start recording, press the START/STOP button. If you leave your camcorder in this is not a malfunction. 16 Note on transition The playback picture may be chosen from high (HIGH) or low (LOW). This is played back..., set the TALLY switch located on the front of the viewfinder to OFF, and when you turn off your camcorder. Note on the progressive mode If you record a tape in the DVCAM format and the DV format on one tape. To enable smooth transition Transition between scenes when you change the battery...
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...following table lists the cassettes that indicated on the cassette. Recording a picture Usable cassettes The camcorder can use Notes •You cannot record on a tape 1.5 times longer than the DVCAM format. When you cannot play back both consumer DV and professional equipment, setting the audio ... cassettes. (To ensure high-quality playback, editing, and storage of recorded contents, we recommend using the camcorder in a editing system containing both cassettes recorded in the DVCAM format or in the DV format, however, you use a DV cassette without setting REC MODE to DV SP...
...following table lists the cassettes that indicated on the cassette. Recording a picture Usable cassettes The camcorder can use Notes •You cannot record on a tape 1.5 times longer than the DVCAM format. When you cannot play back both consumer DV and professional equipment, setting the audio ... cassettes. (To ensure high-quality playback, editing, and storage of recorded contents, we recommend using the camcorder in a editing system containing both cassettes recorded in the DVCAM format or in the DV format, however, you use a DV cassette without setting REC MODE to DV SP...
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... 120). Refer to obtain high-quality pictures. Set the input selector on the LCD screen. If your monitor or VCR. This connection produces higher quality DVCAM/DV format pictures. When you need to connect the yellow (video) plug of your monitor or VCR has an S video jack Connect using an S... this connection, you monitor playback pictures on the VCR to the line input on both your monitor or VCR is connected to a VCR Connect your camcorder to LINE. Connect the S video cable (not supplied) to the VIDEO OUT connector on the side of the A/V connecting cable. The color bars...
... 120). Refer to obtain high-quality pictures. Set the input selector on the LCD screen. If your monitor or VCR. This connection produces higher quality DVCAM/DV format pictures. When you need to connect the yellow (video) plug of your monitor or VCR has an S video jack Connect using an S... this connection, you monitor playback pictures on the VCR to the line input on both your monitor or VCR is connected to a VCR Connect your camcorder to LINE. Connect the S video cable (not supplied) to the VIDEO OUT connector on the side of the A/V connecting cable. The color bars...
Operating Instructions
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...then press and hold PHOTO lightly. (2) Press PHOTO deeper. Besides the operation described here, your camcorder can record still images on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder until recording is completed. 1...62 While the fader function is set or in use. •Do not shake the camcorder during those seven seconds is set or in the progressive mode. The still image on ... printer (not supplied). The CAPTURE indicator appears. Recording does not start yet. While the digital effect function is also recorded. Tape Photo recording You can record still images on a cassette DV cassette...
...then press and hold PHOTO lightly. (2) Press PHOTO deeper. Besides the operation described here, your camcorder can record still images on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder until recording is completed. 1...62 While the fader function is set or in use. •Do not shake the camcorder during those seven seconds is set or in the progressive mode. The still image on ... printer (not supplied). The CAPTURE indicator appears. Recording does not start yet. While the digital effect function is also recorded. Tape Photo recording You can record still images on a cassette DV cassette...
Operating Instructions
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...the Remote Commander You can edit on VCRs that support the following systems 8 mm, Hi8, Digital8, VHS, S-VHS, VHSC, S-VHSC, Betamax, ED Betamax, DVCAM, mini DV or DV If your VCR is LCD.) (1) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you finish dubbing the tape Press x on the VCR.... - Dubbing a tape Using the A/V connecting cable Connect your camcorder and the VCR. Recording quality by analog input, however, is not satisfying for professional use. Editing - Editing S VIDEO (not supplied) AUDIO IN/OUT CH...
...the Remote Commander You can edit on VCRs that support the following systems 8 mm, Hi8, Digital8, VHS, S-VHS, VHSC, S-VHSC, Betamax, ED Betamax, DVCAM, mini DV or DV If your VCR is LCD.) (1) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you finish dubbing the tape Press x on the VCR.... - Dubbing a tape Using the A/V connecting cable Connect your camcorder and the VCR. Recording quality by analog input, however, is not satisfying for professional use. Editing - Editing S VIDEO (not supplied) AUDIO IN/OUT CH...
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... flow When you have finished dubbing a tape Press x on both your camcorder. (5) Start recording on your camcorder and the VCR. With a digital-to-digital connection, video and audio signals are transmitted in digital form for high-quality editing. This connection produces higher quality DVCAM/DV format pictures. You cannot dub the titles, display indicators or the...
... flow When you have finished dubbing a tape Press x on both your camcorder. (5) Start recording on your camcorder and the VCR. With a digital-to-digital connection, video and audio signals are transmitted in digital form for high-quality editing. This connection produces higher quality DVCAM/DV format pictures. You cannot dub the titles, display indicators or the...
Operating Instructions
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...cable (not supplied) to the S video jacks of both your camcorder from other Sony VCRs to connect the yellow (video) plug of the VCR with a VCR using the audio cable (monaural y stereo) (not supplied). This connection produces higher quality DVCAM/DV format pictures. If you do not need to avoid remote ... memory. 97 If you use another Sony VCR in the commander mode VTR 2, we recommend changing the commander mode or covering the sensor of the A/V connecting cable. If you mark the index using an S video cable (not supplied) to distinguish your camcorder and the VCR. On index signal ...
...cable (not supplied) to the S video jacks of both your camcorder from other Sony VCRs to connect the yellow (video) plug of the VCR with a VCR using the audio cable (monaural y stereo) (not supplied). This connection produces higher quality DVCAM/DV format pictures. If you do not need to avoid remote ... memory. 97 If you use another Sony VCR in the commander mode VTR 2, we recommend changing the commander mode or covering the sensor of the A/V connecting cable. If you mark the index using an S video cable (not supplied) to distinguish your camcorder and the VCR. On index signal ...
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... press X at the scene from which you have finished recording Press x on both your camcorder. (6) Press N on the LCD screen or in the MENU direction and release it to DV IN/OUT of the DVCAM/DV products. Using the Remote Commander In step 5, press z REC and MARK simultaneously, ... be recorded appears on the VCR to start playback. With a digital-to-digital connection, video and audio signals are transmitted in digital form for high-quality editing. (1) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to record over) into your camcorder, and insert the recorded tape into the VCR. (2) Set the...
... press X at the scene from which you have finished recording Press x on both your camcorder. (6) Press N on the LCD screen or in the MENU direction and release it to DV IN/OUT of the DVCAM/DV products. Using the Remote Commander In step 5, press z REC and MARK simultaneously, ... be recorded appears on the VCR to start playback. With a digital-to-digital connection, video and audio signals are transmitted in digital form for high-quality editing. (1) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to record over) into your camcorder, and insert the recorded tape into the VCR. (2) Set the...
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For more information on the running mode, then press the dial. AUTO: Automatically sets the mode in DVCAM mode. 106 NDF: Selects the non-drop-frame mode. For more information on the drop-frame/non-drop-frame mode, see "Making the time code .... (14) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the frame mode, then press the dial. FREE RUN: Time code advances freely regardless of the camcorder's current operation mode. Setting time values (10) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select SET, then press the dial. (11) Turn the SEL/PUSH...
For more information on the running mode, then press the dial. AUTO: Automatically sets the mode in DVCAM mode. 106 NDF: Selects the non-drop-frame mode. For more information on the drop-frame/non-drop-frame mode, see "Making the time code .... (14) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the frame mode, then press the dial. FREE RUN: Time code advances freely regardless of the camcorder's current operation mode. Setting time values (10) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select SET, then press the dial. (11) Turn the SEL/PUSH...
Operating Instructions
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.... •When playing back a tape recorded in the Fs48K (16-bit) mode, you recorded it in Fs32K (12-bit) mode. 125 Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings Icon/item Mode ITEM ERASE - VTR CAMERA To record in Fs32K (12-bit) mode (4-channel VTR sounds). CAMERA To record in... the DVCAM format. CAMERA Notes on AUDIO MODE •You cannot dub audio sound on a tape recorded in the DV format (SP mode), even if you...
.... •When playing back a tape recorded in the Fs48K (16-bit) mode, you recorded it in Fs32K (12-bit) mode. 125 Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings Icon/item Mode ITEM ERASE - VTR CAMERA To record in Fs32K (12-bit) mode (4-channel VTR sounds). CAMERA To record in... the DVCAM format. CAMERA Notes on AUDIO MODE •You cannot dub audio sound on a tape recorded in the DV format (SP mode), even if you...
Operating Instructions
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When you press PHOTO on the Remote Commander Your camcorder immediately records the image that are already recorded on tapes You cannot record the titles on ...equipment (1) Set the MEMORY/CAMERA/VTR selector to VTR and set DISPLAY in to the S video jacks of both your camcorder and the VCR/TV. Recording a still image from a tape as a still image Titles that is on the screen...or turn the monitor on to the video jack on the VCR or TV. This connection produces higher quality DVCAM/DV format pictures. 138 Connect an S video cable (not supplied) to LCD in the viewfinder. (3) Follow steps 3 and ...
When you press PHOTO on the Remote Commander Your camcorder immediately records the image that are already recorded on tapes You cannot record the titles on ...equipment (1) Set the MEMORY/CAMERA/VTR selector to VTR and set DISPLAY in to the S video jacks of both your camcorder and the VCR/TV. Recording a still image from a tape as a still image Titles that is on the screen...or turn the monitor on to the video jack on the VCR or TV. This connection produces higher quality DVCAM/DV format pictures. 138 Connect an S video cable (not supplied) to LCD in the viewfinder. (3) Follow steps 3 and ...
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... two sampling frequencies are synchronized. Though DV cassettes can be used for audio recording, lock mode and unlock mode. Recorder's format Cassette's format Recording format DVCAM DVCAM DVCAM DV DVCAM DV DVCAM DV DV DV This digital camcorder complies with DVCAM format. - Compatibility of DVCAM format. Additional Information -
... two sampling frequencies are synchronized. Though DV cassettes can be used for audio recording, lock mode and unlock mode. Recorder's format Cassette's format Recording format DVCAM DVCAM DVCAM DV DVCAM DV DVCAM DV DV DV This digital camcorder complies with DVCAM format. - Compatibility of DVCAM format. Additional Information -
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... signal conditions, you may not be able to edit. Audio recording mode will be unlock mode. - Additional Information 157 Compatibility of DVCAM and DV formats Compatibility on editing using DV connectors When this digital camcorder is connected to other DVCAM or DV video equipment using DV connectors, the recording format of edited tapes is...
... signal conditions, you may not be able to edit. Audio recording mode will be unlock mode. - Additional Information 157 Compatibility of DVCAM and DV formats Compatibility on editing using DV connectors When this digital camcorder is connected to other DVCAM or DV video equipment using DV connectors, the recording format of edited tapes is...
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... memory. Tapes with accommodate up to enjoy your camcorder fully. Not to the end of DVCAM/DV cassettes: with the cassette memory function, the same result may not work correctly. Sony recommends that you record, using a digital video camera recorder without a cassette memory function, on your camcorder can read, write, and search data such as...
... memory. Tapes with accommodate up to enjoy your camcorder fully. Not to the end of DVCAM/DV cassettes: with the cassette memory function, the same result may not work correctly. Sony recommends that you record, using a digital video camera recorder without a cassette memory function, on your camcorder can read, write, and search data such as...
Operating Instructions
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... or when you recorded on a DVCAM-formatted tape which does not comply with the condition of software. The audio mode can monitor the sound during playback and audio dubbing. When you record You cannot record software on your camcorder that played back on the LCD...Additional Information Usable cassettes Copyright signal When you play back When you connect your camcorder. The balance between channels 1/2 and channels 3/4 can be played back. Both sounds can be indicated on your camcorder to any other video camera recorder to record such software. "COPY INHIBIT" ...
... or when you recorded on a DVCAM-formatted tape which does not comply with the condition of software. The audio mode can monitor the sound during playback and audio dubbing. When you record You cannot record software on your camcorder that played back on the LCD...Additional Information Usable cassettes Copyright signal When you play back When you connect your camcorder. The balance between channels 1/2 and channels 3/4 can be played back. Both sounds can be indicated on your camcorder to any other video camera recorder to record such software. "COPY INHIBIT" ...
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The gold-plated connector of your camcorder. Cleaning the connector If the gold-plated connector of DVCAM/DV cassettes is no slack. (Do not turn the reel hard.) Insert the cassette into the cassette holder, close the cassette holder, and after about ... be dirty or dusty. If the cassette memory function does not work Reinsert a cassette a few times. Usable cassettes Notes on the DVCAM/DV cassette When affixing a label on the DVCAM/DV cassette Be sure to affix a label only on the locations as illustrated below [a] so as not to the beginning, put the...
The gold-plated connector of your camcorder. Cleaning the connector If the gold-plated connector of DVCAM/DV cassettes is no slack. (Do not turn the reel hard.) Insert the cassette into the cassette holder, close the cassette holder, and after about ... be dirty or dusty. If the cassette memory function does not work Reinsert a cassette a few times. Usable cassettes Notes on the DVCAM/DV cassette When affixing a label on the DVCAM/DV cassette Be sure to affix a label only on the locations as illustrated below [a] so as not to the beginning, put the...