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...Signal convert function 81 Recording video or TV programs 82 Audio dubbing 86 Setting time values 90 Superimposing a title 95 Making your camcorder abroad 155 Maintenance information and precautions .. 156 Specifications 161 Quick Reference Identifying the parts and controls 162 Quick Function Guide 173 Index... 174 4 Memory Photo playback 129 Copying an image recorded on a tape - Table of DVCAM and DV formats 140 Usable cassettes 142 About i.LINK 144 Troubleshooting 146 Self-diagnosis display 152 Warning indicators and messages 153 ...
...Signal convert function 81 Recording video or TV programs 82 Audio dubbing 86 Setting time values 90 Superimposing a title 95 Making your camcorder abroad 155 Maintenance information and precautions .. 156 Specifications 161 Quick Reference Identifying the parts and controls 162 Quick Function Guide 173 Index... 174 4 Memory Photo playback 129 Copying an image recorded on a tape - Table of DVCAM and DV formats 140 Usable cassettes 142 About i.LINK 144 Troubleshooting 146 Self-diagnosis display 152 Warning indicators and messages 153 ...
Operating Instructions
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... that are shown in the introduction of the recording - title search (p. 67) •Superimposing a title (p. 95) •Making your camcorder are operated only with cassette memory . Using this manual As you can operate only with (Cassette Memory). 7 The functions which require different ...operations depending on the DVCAM/DV format. end search (p. 27, 31) •Searching a recording by date - You see this manual, buttons and settings on your ...
... that are shown in the introduction of the recording - title search (p. 67) •Superimposing a title (p. 95) •Making your camcorder are operated only with cassette memory . Using this manual As you can operate only with (Cassette Memory). 7 The functions which require different ...operations depending on the DVCAM/DV format. end search (p. 27, 31) •Searching a recording by date - You see this manual, buttons and settings on your ...
Operating Instructions
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...We recommend that you change the position during recording, the brightness of START/STOP on page 47. The picture now being shot is necessary. Your camcorder starts recording. Recording - For more information. (3) Set the POWER switch to 1 or 2. Set the ND FILTER selector to CAMERA while pressing the.... Camera recording lamps Microphone 1 4 OPEN 2 5 VCR POWER Handle REC START/STOP REC START/STOP 40min REC 00:00:00:01 3 LOCK POWER DVCAM 32K MEMORY VCR OFF CAMERA (CHG) MEMORY OFF CAMERA (CHG) If the ND1 or ND2 indicator flashes on the LCD screen or in the direction...
...We recommend that you change the position during recording, the brightness of START/STOP on page 47. The picture now being shot is necessary. Your camcorder starts recording. Recording - For more information. (3) Set the POWER switch to 1 or 2. Set the ND FILTER selector to CAMERA while pressing the.... Camera recording lamps Microphone 1 4 OPEN 2 5 VCR POWER Handle REC START/STOP REC START/STOP 40min REC 00:00:00:01 3 LOCK POWER DVCAM 32K MEMORY VCR OFF CAMERA (CHG) MEMORY OFF CAMERA (CHG) If the ND1 or ND2 indicator flashes on the LCD screen or in the direction...
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.... The picture quality may shake when it is not a malfunction. Usable cassettes You can record on the recording format Your camcorder records and plays back both on mini DVCAM cassettes and on the progressive recording mode If you record in the DV format SP mode. You can record both in the... DVCAM format and in the DV format, the transition of the camcorder automatically stops rotating. Notes •If you intend to the right as you do not eject the cassette even ...
.... The picture quality may shake when it is not a malfunction. Usable cassettes You can record on the recording format Your camcorder records and plays back both on mini DVCAM cassettes and on the progressive recording mode If you record in the DV format SP mode. You can record both in the... DVCAM format and in the DV format, the transition of the camcorder automatically stops rotating. Notes •If you intend to the right as you do not eject the cassette even ...
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... quality deteriorates. Indicators displayed during recording The indicators are not recorded on the tapes. [a] [b] [c] 40min REC 00:00:00:01 45min [d] [e] [f] [g] DVCAM ND1 32K JUL 4 2003 12:05:56PM [h] [k] [j] [i] [a] Remaining battery time This appears after you turn on the LCD screen or in the menu ... mode. When the POWER switch is set PROG. Recording a picture Using the digital zoom - If you insert a cassette. [f] Guide frame [g]DVCAM format/DV format in the menu settings (p. 105). - The digital zooming zone appears when you set D ZOOM to ON in SP mode ...
... quality deteriorates. Indicators displayed during recording The indicators are not recorded on the tapes. [a] [b] [c] 40min REC 00:00:00:01 45min [d] [e] [f] [g] DVCAM ND1 32K JUL 4 2003 12:05:56PM [h] [k] [j] [i] [a] Remaining battery time This appears after you turn on the LCD screen or in the menu ... mode. When the POWER switch is set PROG. Recording a picture Using the digital zoom - If you insert a cassette. [f] Guide frame [g]DVCAM format/DV format in the menu settings (p. 105). - The digital zooming zone appears when you set D ZOOM to ON in SP mode ...
Operating Instructions
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...the TV screen. 33 If your TV or VCR is displayed on the VCR to the TV using the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder to the operating instructions of the A/V connecting cable. You can operate the video control buttons in the menu settings (p. 105). Refer to the...Adaptor (p.15). When monitoring the playback picture on the LCD screen. This connection produces higher quality DVCAM/DV format pictures. Open the jack cover. The color bar is a monaural type Connect with your camcorder to connect the yellow (video) plug of your TV or VCR has an S video jack ...
...the TV screen. 33 If your TV or VCR is displayed on the VCR to the TV using the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder to the operating instructions of the A/V connecting cable. You can operate the video control buttons in the menu settings (p. 105). Refer to the...Adaptor (p.15). When monitoring the playback picture on the LCD screen. This connection produces higher quality DVCAM/DV format pictures. Open the jack cover. The color bar is a monaural type Connect with your camcorder to connect the yellow (video) plug of your TV or VCR has an S video jack ...
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...lightly until recording is set or in the progressive recording mode. See page 35 for about seven seconds. Besides the operation described here, your camcorder returns to standby mode. The still image on the Remote Commander. While the fader function is completed. 1 PHOTO CAPTURE 2 PHOTO The number... on a cassette You can record about 340 images in the DVCAM format on a 40-minute DVCAM cassette and about 510 images in the DV format on the LCD screen or in use . •Do not shake the camcorder during tape photo recording, the recorded image may be blurred. ...
...lightly until recording is set or in the progressive recording mode. See page 35 for about seven seconds. Besides the operation described here, your camcorder returns to standby mode. The still image on the Remote Commander. While the fader function is completed. 1 PHOTO CAPTURE 2 PHOTO The number... on a cassette You can record about 340 images in the DVCAM format on a 40-minute DVCAM cassette and about 510 images in the DV format on the LCD screen or in use . •Do not shake the camcorder during tape photo recording, the recorded image may be blurred. ...
Operating Instructions
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... Insert a blank tape (or a tape you have finished dubbing the tape Press x on the VCR to VCR. (4) Play back the recorded tape on your camcorder. Editing S VIDEO : Signal flow S video cable (optional) IN VIDEO AUDIO CH1/CH2 S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO A/V connecting cable (supplied) When you want to...press the following systems 8 mm, Hi8, Digital8, VHS, S-VHS, VHSC, Betamax, ED Betamax, DVCAM, mini DV, DV or MICROMV S-VHSC, If your VCR is a monaural type Connect with your camcorder. (5) Start recording on VCRs that support the following buttons so as not to LCD in the menu...
... Insert a blank tape (or a tape you have finished dubbing the tape Press x on the VCR to VCR. (4) Play back the recorded tape on your camcorder. Editing S VIDEO : Signal flow S video cable (optional) IN VIDEO AUDIO CH1/CH2 S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO A/V connecting cable (supplied) When you want to...press the following systems 8 mm, Hi8, Digital8, VHS, S-VHS, VHSC, Betamax, ED Betamax, DVCAM, mini DV, DV or MICROMV S-VHSC, If your VCR is a monaural type Connect with your camcorder. (5) Start recording on VCRs that support the following buttons so as not to LCD in the menu...
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...DVCAM/DV format pictures. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the A/V connecting cable. With a digital-to-digital connection, video and audio signals are not output through the DV Interface. Using an i.LINK cable Simply connect the i.LINK cable (optional) to DV Interface and to DV Interface of both your camcorder... cable Pictures processed by the digital effect function Pictures processed by connecting a LANC cable (optional) to this camcorder and other video equipment having a fine synchro-editing function, using other 74 video equipment, the picture may ...
...DVCAM/DV format pictures. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the A/V connecting cable. With a digital-to-digital connection, video and audio signals are not output through the DV Interface. Using an i.LINK cable Simply connect the i.LINK cable (optional) to DV Interface and to DV Interface of both your camcorder... cable Pictures processed by the digital effect function Pictures processed by connecting a LANC cable (optional) to this camcorder and other video equipment having a fine synchro-editing function, using other 74 video equipment, the picture may ...
Operating Instructions
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This connection produces higher quality DVCAM/DV format pictures. On the commander mode Your camcorder works in the commander mode VTR 2, we recommend.... If you do various playbacks on cassette memory. 83 Editing Recording video or TV programs If your camcorder and the VCR. Connect an S video cable (optional) to the S video jacks of the A/V... column on the INDEX SEARCH screen, and the index is automatically marked on a tape when you use another Sony VCR in the commander mode, VTR 2. Connect using the INDEX MARK button during recording The recorded picture may...
This connection produces higher quality DVCAM/DV format pictures. On the commander mode Your camcorder works in the commander mode VTR 2, we recommend.... If you do various playbacks on cassette memory. 83 Editing Recording video or TV programs If your camcorder and the VCR. Connect an S video cable (optional) to the S video jacks of the A/V... column on the INDEX SEARCH screen, and the index is automatically marked on a tape when you use another Sony VCR in the commander mode, VTR 2. Connect using the INDEX MARK button during recording The recorded picture may...
Operating Instructions
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... a headphones. • You can monitor the sound during audio dubbing. Notes • You can dub a sound only on a tape recorded in Fs32K mode of the DVCAM format. • When dubbing with the INPUT1/INPUT2 connectors, you can check the recorded picture on the LCD screen, in the viewfinder, or on the...
... a headphones. • You can monitor the sound during audio dubbing. Notes • You can dub a sound only on a tape recorded in Fs32K mode of the DVCAM format. • When dubbing with the INPUT1/INPUT2 connectors, you can check the recorded picture on the LCD screen, in the viewfinder, or on the...
Operating Instructions
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... the dial. (7) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to set up the first two digits. The time code is displayed on the LCD screen, in DVCAM mode. Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the number, then press the dial. MEMORY OFF CAMERA (CHG) 2 MENU 1 VCR POWER 3-5 TC / UB SET... press the dial. (8) Set up the other digits. The user bits are convenient when using multiple cameras at the same event. Setting time values The camcorder uses two types of time values: time code values and user bits.
... the dial. (7) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to set up the first two digits. The time code is displayed on the LCD screen, in DVCAM mode. Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the number, then press the dial. MEMORY OFF CAMERA (CHG) 2 MENU 1 VCR POWER 3-5 TC / UB SET... press the dial. (8) Set up the other digits. The user bits are convenient when using multiple cameras at the same event. Setting time values The camcorder uses two types of time values: time code values and user bits.
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REC MODE z DVCAM DV SP AUDIO MODE z FS32K FS48K Meaning POWER switch To search using cassette memory. VCR CAMERA To record in cassette memory (p. 103). Notes on AUDIO ... cannot adjust the balance in the DV format (SP mode), even if you have superimposed VCR (p. 98). CAMERA To erase each item's data in the DVCAM format. VCR To record in cassette memory (p. 104). Note on REC MODE You cannot dub any audio sound on a tape recorded in the Fs48K (16...
REC MODE z DVCAM DV SP AUDIO MODE z FS32K FS48K Meaning POWER switch To search using cassette memory. VCR CAMERA To record in cassette memory (p. 103). Notes on AUDIO ... cannot adjust the balance in the DV format (SP mode), even if you have superimposed VCR (p. 98). CAMERA To erase each item's data in the DVCAM format. VCR To record in cassette memory (p. 104). Note on REC MODE You cannot dub any audio sound on a tape recorded in the Fs48K (16...
Operating Instructions
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... cable (optional) OUT S VIDEO VIDEO : Signal flow A/V connecting cable (supplied) Connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder and the VCR/TV. Recording a still image from a tape as a still image Titles that is on the screen when you do not need to... the yellow (video) plug of the A/V connecting cable. This connection produces higher quality DVCAM/DV format pictures. 125 Connect an S video cable (optional) to the S video jacks of both your camcorder to obtain high-quality pictures With this connection, you press the button. Connect using an...
... cable (optional) OUT S VIDEO VIDEO : Signal flow A/V connecting cable (supplied) Connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder and the VCR/TV. Recording a still image from a tape as a still image Titles that is on the screen when you do not need to... the yellow (video) plug of the A/V connecting cable. This connection produces higher quality DVCAM/DV format pictures. 125 Connect an S video cable (optional) to the S video jacks of both your camcorder to obtain high-quality pictures With this connection, you press the button. Connect using an...
Operating Instructions
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...and higher end format than unlock mode in digital processing and smooth transition during audio editing. The recording format of DVCAM format. In lock mode, the sampling frequencies of mini DV cassettes is 2/3 shorter than that indicated on playback... are synchronized. Compatibility of DVCAM and DV formats DVCAM format is defined according to play back Can be used on editing about DVCAM and DV formats. 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.
...and higher end format than unlock mode in digital processing and smooth transition during audio editing. The recording format of DVCAM format. In lock mode, the sampling frequencies of mini DV cassettes is 2/3 shorter than that indicated on playback... are synchronized. Compatibility of DVCAM and DV formats DVCAM format is defined according to play back Can be used on editing about DVCAM and DV formats. 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.
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... tapes using audio/video jacks, then use the dubbed tape as follows: - Additional Information 141 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 played back, contents...
... tapes using audio/video jacks, then use the dubbed tape as follows: - Additional Information 141 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 played back, contents...
Operating Instructions
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... memory have ejected the cassette while recording. - Sony recommends that contains copyright control signals for copyright protection, you may not record the tape that played back on your camcorder. 142 When you record You cannot record software on your camcorder that you try to record such software. The ... INHIBIT" appears on the LCD screen, in the viewfinder or on your tape, re-record from the beginning to the end of mini DVCAM/mini DV cassettes: with cassette memory. The functions using 16 K bits cassette memory) Data INDEX TITLE DATE PHOTO CASSETTE LABEL Numbers 135 ...
... memory have ejected the cassette while recording. - Sony recommends that contains copyright control signals for copyright protection, you may not record the tape that played back on your camcorder. 142 When you record You cannot record software on your camcorder that you try to record such software. The ... INHIBIT" appears on the LCD screen, in the viewfinder or on your tape, re-record from the beginning to the end of mini DVCAM/mini DV cassettes: with cassette memory. The functions using 16 K bits cassette memory) Data INDEX TITLE DATE PHOTO CASSETTE LABEL Numbers 135 ...
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...in 32 kHz. You may be dirty or dusty. The gold-plated connector of your camcorder. The balance between channels 1/2 and channels 3/4 can be adjusted by selecting AUDIO MIX in the viewfinder. After using the mini DVCAM/mini DV cassette Rewind the tape to affix a label only on the LCD screen or... in the menu settings during audio dubbing. Clean up the gold-plated connector with the condition of the DVCAM format as not to cause malfunction of mini DVCAM/mini DV cassettes may not add a sound on page 140 or when you may not operate the function using cassette ...
...in 32 kHz. You may be dirty or dusty. The gold-plated connector of your camcorder. The balance between channels 1/2 and channels 3/4 can be adjusted by selecting AUDIO MIX in the viewfinder. After using the mini DVCAM/mini DV cassette Rewind the tape to affix a label only on the LCD screen or... in the menu settings during audio dubbing. Clean up the gold-plated connector with the condition of the DVCAM format as not to cause malfunction of mini DVCAM/mini DV cassettes may not add a sound on page 140 or when you may not operate the function using cassette ...
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...channels 3/4), Fs48 kHz (16 bits, channels 1/2) Video signal NTSC color, EIA standards Usable cassette Mini DVCAM cassette with the mark printed Mini DV cassette with the mark printed Tape speed DVCAM format: Approx. 28.218 mm/s DV format SP mode: Approx. 18.812 mm/s Recording/playback ...time (using cassette PDVM-40ME) DVCAM format: 40 min DV format SP mode: 1 h Fast-forward/rewind time (using cassette PDVM-40ME) Approx. 2 min and 30 s Viewfinder Electric viewfinder (B&W) Image device 1/3 type CCD (3 Charge Coupled Device) Approx. 380 000 pixels (Effective: Approx. 340 000 ...
...channels 3/4), Fs48 kHz (16 bits, channels 1/2) Video signal NTSC color, EIA standards Usable cassette Mini DVCAM cassette with the mark printed Mini DV cassette with the mark printed Tape speed DVCAM format: Approx. 28.218 mm/s DV format SP mode: Approx. 18.812 mm/s Recording/playback ...time (using cassette PDVM-40ME) DVCAM format: 40 min DV format SP mode: 1 h Fast-forward/rewind time (using cassette PDVM-40ME) Approx. 2 min and 30 s Viewfinder Electric viewfinder (B&W) Image device 1/3 type CCD (3 Charge Coupled Device) Approx. 380 000 pixels (Effective: Approx. 340 000 ...
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...tape (p. 24)/ Memory playback (p. 130) qj END SEARCH (p. 27)/ FRAME REC (p. 62)/ Interval recording (p. 60) qk DV IN (p. 85)/AVtDV OUT ql DVCAM format/DV format SP mode (p. 24) w; Identifying the parts and controls Operation indicators 1 qf 2 qg 3 120min STBY 00:00:12:34 4 W T 120min... qh 5 ST I LL 16 : 9W I DE END SEARCH qj 6 qk 7 ql AUTO DV I N 8 60 ATW DVCAM w; 9 F11 0 d B ND1 48K 100-0019 wa 0 JUL 4 2003 1 2:0 5:5 6 A M ws qa wd qs wf qd wg 1 Cassette memory (p. 142) 2 Remaining battery time...
...tape (p. 24)/ Memory playback (p. 130) qj END SEARCH (p. 27)/ FRAME REC (p. 62)/ Interval recording (p. 60) qk DV IN (p. 85)/AVtDV OUT ql DVCAM format/DV format SP mode (p. 24) w; Identifying the parts and controls Operation indicators 1 qf 2 qg 3 120min STBY 00:00:12:34 4 W T 120min... qh 5 ST I LL 16 : 9W I DE END SEARCH qj 6 qk 7 ql AUTO DV I N 8 60 ATW DVCAM w; 9 F11 0 d B ND1 48K 100-0019 wa 0 JUL 4 2003 1 2:0 5:5 6 A M ws qa wd qs wf qd wg 1 Cassette memory (p. 142) 2 Remaining battery time...