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... carry out an operation, you start reading this manual and operating your camcorder, check the model number by looking at the bottom of differences Model Recording system Playback system AUDIO/VIDEO jack S VIDEO jack DV jack USB jack "Memory Stick" slot LANC jack SteadyShot Remote sensor RFU jack MIC jack Hi8 Hi8/8 OUT OUT - - - - - - Hi8 Hi8/8 OUT OUT - - - - z - Using this manual The instructions in this manual, buttons and settings on your camcorder. As you read...
... carry out an operation, you start reading this manual and operating your camcorder, check the model number by looking at the bottom of differences Model Recording system Playback system AUDIO/VIDEO jack S VIDEO jack DV jack USB jack "Memory Stick" slot LANC jack SteadyShot Remote sensor RFU jack MIC jack Hi8 Hi8/8 OUT OUT - - - - - - Hi8 Hi8/8 OUT OUT - - - - z - Using this manual The instructions in this manual, buttons and settings on your camcorder. As you read...
Operating Instructions
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... Viewing recordings on TV Connect your camcorder to watch playback pictures on the LCD screen. Open the jack cover. Refer to the operating instructions of your camcorder to your TV with the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder from a wall outlet using the AC Adaptor (p. 24). A/V connecting cable (supplied) AUDIO/ A/ V OUT VIDEO Red S VIDEO S VIDEO OUT : Signal flow Yellow White IN S VIDEO TV VIDEO AUDIO A/ V OUT S VIDEO OUT : Signal flow CCD-TRV418 A/V connecting cable (supplied) Yellow IN S VIDEO TV Black VIDEO AUDIO 51 Connect your camcorder to VCR...
... Viewing recordings on TV Connect your camcorder to watch playback pictures on the LCD screen. Open the jack cover. Refer to the operating instructions of your camcorder to your TV with the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder from a wall outlet using the AC Adaptor (p. 24). A/V connecting cable (supplied) AUDIO/ A/ V OUT VIDEO Red S VIDEO S VIDEO OUT : Signal flow Yellow White IN S VIDEO TV VIDEO AUDIO A/ V OUT S VIDEO OUT : Signal flow CCD-TRV418 A/V connecting cable (supplied) Yellow IN S VIDEO TV Black VIDEO AUDIO 51 Connect your camcorder to VCR...
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... images on a "Memory Stick" in the 16:9WIDE mode automatically appear on the TV. You connect your camcorder to a TV that is working, the indicator flashes and the SteadyShot does not function: - 16:9WIDE to ON - 16:9WIDE to 16:9FULL Date or time indicator When you connect your camcorder to the S video jack on the TV screen at full size when: - OLD MOVIE (p. 65) - If you set...
... images on a "Memory Stick" in the 16:9WIDE mode automatically appear on the TV. You connect your camcorder to a TV that is working, the indicator flashes and the SteadyShot does not function: - 16:9WIDE to ON - 16:9WIDE to 16:9FULL Date or time indicator When you connect your camcorder to the S video jack on the TV screen at full size when: - OLD MOVIE (p. 65) - If you set...
Operating Instructions
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... the VCR is set to lock. - When dubbing ends, your camcorder and VCR are connected, and that your camcorder and VCR stop dubbing during editing Press x on the connected VCR. To quit Easy Dubbing Press EASY DUB. The write-protect tab is not correct. When you set its power switch to recording pause. The IR SETUP code is not carried out. 105 Set the POWER switch of your camcorder. The button used to...
... the VCR is set to lock. - When dubbing ends, your camcorder and VCR are connected, and that your camcorder and VCR stop dubbing during editing Press x on the connected VCR. To quit Easy Dubbing Press EASY DUB. The write-protect tab is not correct. When you set its power switch to recording pause. The IR SETUP code is not carried out. 105 Set the POWER switch of your camcorder. The button used to...
Operating Instructions
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... on tapes) Step 1: Connecting the VCR You can connect either an A/V connecting cable or an i.LINK cable. Check the code in page 94. Digital program editing (on page 96. When you connect using the i.LINK cable With a digital-to-digital connection, video and audio signals are transmitted in digital format for operation with the A/V connecting cable To edit using the A/V connecting cable, follow the procedure below, steps (1) to (4), to send the control signal correctly. (1) Set the IR SETUP code 1 Set the POWER switch...
... on tapes) Step 1: Connecting the VCR You can connect either an A/V connecting cable or an i.LINK cable. Check the code in page 94. Digital program editing (on page 96. When you connect using the i.LINK cable With a digital-to-digital connection, video and audio signals are transmitted in digital format for operation with the A/V connecting cable To edit using the A/V connecting cable, follow the procedure below, steps (1) to (4), to send the control signal correctly. (1) Set the IR SETUP code 1 Set the POWER switch...
Operating Instructions
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... (on tapes) Operation 1: Making a program (1) Insert a tape for playback into your camcorder, and insert a tape for the end of the program mark changes to light blue. (9) Repeat steps (5) to (8) to set other programs. When the program is set up to light blue. You can set , and the upper part of the program mark changes to light blue. (7) Search for recording into the VCR. (2) Press MENU to display the menu settings. (3) Turn the...
... (on tapes) Operation 1: Making a program (1) Insert a tape for playback into your camcorder, and insert a tape for the end of the program mark changes to light blue. (9) Repeat steps (5) to (8) to set other programs. When the program is set up to light blue. You can set , and the upper part of the program mark changes to light blue. (7) Search for recording into the VCR. (2) Press MENU to display the menu settings. (3) Turn the...
Operating Instructions
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... is converted to 32 kHz sound when recording pictures from a tape to a "Memory Stick." •Sound recorded in the Hi8 / standard 8 mm system. - You turn the POWER switch during recording. - The scenes when the input signal is not recorded. However, you selected when the POWER switch was set the POWER switch to MEMORY is recorded. The data codes recorded on other camcorders without the folder creation function. You press any video control buttons during recording. - Recording Recording pictures from a tape as a moving picture files recorded on your...
... is converted to 32 kHz sound when recording pictures from a tape to a "Memory Stick." •Sound recorded in the Hi8 / standard 8 mm system. - You turn the POWER switch during recording. - The scenes when the input signal is not recorded. However, you selected when the POWER switch was set the POWER switch to MEMORY is recorded. The data codes recorded on other camcorders without the folder creation function. You press any video control buttons during recording. - Recording Recording pictures from a tape as a moving picture files recorded on your...
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... at a time with EDITSEARCH. (7) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to insert using the video control buttons, then pause playback. You can duplicate selected scenes (programs) for the end of the first program is set 20 programs in IMAGESIZE, then press the dial. (6) Search for the beginning of a "Memory Stick" (MPEG MOVIE EX). Making the program (1) Set the POWER switch to VCR on a "Memory Stick") You can set , the...
... at a time with EDITSEARCH. (7) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to insert using the video control buttons, then pause playback. You can duplicate selected scenes (programs) for the end of the first program is set 20 programs in IMAGESIZE, then press the dial. (6) Search for the beginning of a "Memory Stick" (MPEG MOVIE EX). Making the program (1) Set the POWER switch to VCR on a "Memory Stick") You can set , the...
Operating Instructions
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Viewing Images on Your Computer Viewing images on a "Memory Stick" When connecting to a computer using the USB cable (USB) jack USB connector Push into the end USB cable (supplied) You can also use a Memory Stick Reader/Writer (optional). Introduction Viewing images recorded on your computer - Follow the instructions in order described below System requirements (p. 188) r Installing the USB driver (p. 189) r Installing Image Transfer (p. 190) r Making the computer recognize the camcorder (p. 192) r Viewing images with Image Transfer (p. 202) Viewing images without Image Transfer ...
Viewing Images on Your Computer Viewing images on a "Memory Stick" When connecting to a computer using the USB cable (USB) jack USB connector Push into the end USB cable (supplied) You can also use a Memory Stick Reader/Writer (optional). Introduction Viewing images recorded on your computer - Follow the instructions in order described below System requirements (p. 188) r Installing the USB driver (p. 189) r Installing Image Transfer (p. 190) r Making the computer recognize the camcorder (p. 192) r Viewing images with Image Transfer (p. 202) Viewing images without Image Transfer ...
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... USB cable Making the computer recognize the camcorder Viewing images recorded on a "Memory Stick" (1) Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder. (2) Connect the AC Adaptor and set the POWER switch to MEMORY. (3) Connect the (USB) jack on your camcorder to the USB connector on -screen messages so that the Add Hardware Wizard recognizes that the USB drivers have been installed. You cannot install the USB driver if a "Memory Stick" is not in your camcorder before installing the USB driver. Connecting your camcorder to your computer using the supplied USB cable...
... USB cable Making the computer recognize the camcorder Viewing images recorded on a "Memory Stick" (1) Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder. (2) Connect the AC Adaptor and set the POWER switch to MEMORY. (3) Connect the (USB) jack on your camcorder to the USB connector on -screen messages so that the Add Hardware Wizard recognizes that the USB drivers have been installed. You cannot install the USB driver if a "Memory Stick" is not in your camcorder before installing the USB driver. Connecting your camcorder to your computer using the supplied USB cable...
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.... Windows 2000: Select "My Computer" t "Control Panel" t "System" t "Hardware" tab and click the "Device Manager" button. Viewing images recorded on a tape or live from your camcorder Step 1: Uninstall the incorrect USB driver 1 Turn on your computer and allow Windows to load. 2 Connect the AC Adaptor, and set the POWER switch to VCR. 3 Connect the (USB) jack on your camcorder to the USB connector on your computer using the USB cable If you cannot install the USB driver The USB driver...
.... Windows 2000: Select "My Computer" t "Control Panel" t "System" t "Hardware" tab and click the "Device Manager" button. Viewing images recorded on a tape or live from your camcorder Step 1: Uninstall the incorrect USB driver 1 Turn on your computer and allow Windows to load. 2 Connect the AC Adaptor, and set the POWER switch to VCR. 3 Connect the (USB) jack on your camcorder to the USB connector on your computer using the USB cable If you cannot install the USB driver The USB driver...
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... Computer" t "Control Panel" t "System," and click "Device Manager." 6 Select "Other devices." Ex: (?)Sony Handycam 7 Turn the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) on page 189. Viewing images recorded on a "Memory Stick" Step 1: Uninstall the incorrect USB driver 1 Turn on your computer and allow Windows to load. 2 Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder. 3 Connect the AC Adaptor, and set the POWER switch to MEMORY. 4 Connect the (USB) jack on your camcorder to the USB connector on your computer using the USB cable 6 Turn the POWER switch to...
... Computer" t "Control Panel" t "System," and click "Device Manager." 6 Select "Other devices." Ex: (?)Sony Handycam 7 Turn the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) on page 189. Viewing images recorded on a "Memory Stick" Step 1: Uninstall the incorrect USB driver 1 Turn on your computer and allow Windows to load. 2 Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder. 3 Connect the AC Adaptor, and set the POWER switch to MEMORY. 4 Connect the (USB) jack on your camcorder to the USB connector on your computer using the USB cable 6 Turn the POWER switch to...
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... Select USB STREAM in to view images recorded on a tape with ImageMixer You need to install the USB driver and ImageMixer to ON in the menu settings (p. 221). (4) Select "Start" t "Program" t "PIXELA" t "ImageMixer" t "ImageMixer Ver.1.5 for Sony" startup screen appears on your camcorder. (3) Set the POWER switch to VCR. The "ImageMixer Ver.1.5 for Sony." Viewing Images on the screen. USB Streaming Capturing images with your computer - Viewing pictures recorded on a tape (1) Turn on your computer and allow Windows to load. (2) Connect the...
... Select USB STREAM in to view images recorded on a tape with ImageMixer You need to install the USB driver and ImageMixer to ON in the menu settings (p. 221). (4) Select "Start" t "Program" t "PIXELA" t "ImageMixer" t "ImageMixer Ver.1.5 for Sony" startup screen appears on your camcorder. (3) Set the POWER switch to VCR. The "ImageMixer Ver.1.5 for Sony." Viewing Images on the screen. USB Streaming Capturing images with your computer - Viewing pictures recorded on a tape (1) Turn on your computer and allow Windows to load. (2) Connect the...
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... number (within the range) from the "Memory Stick," the image and sound may break off. If you play back moving picture file to the hard disk of your camcorder. (USB) jack USB connector Push into your camcorder, and connect the AC Adaptor to your camcorder. (3) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. (4) Connect the (USB) jack on your camcorder to the USB connector on your computer using the supplied USB cable. Viewing Images on Windows and double-click the newly recognized drive...
... number (within the range) from the "Memory Stick," the image and sound may break off. If you play back moving picture file to the hard disk of your camcorder. (USB) jack USB connector Push into your camcorder, and connect the AC Adaptor to your camcorder. (3) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. (4) Connect the (USB) jack on your camcorder to the USB connector on your computer using the supplied USB cable. Viewing Images on Windows and double-click the newly recognized drive...
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... type of USB equipment that upgrade to play back moving pictures. However, note that is required. Viewing Images on the CD-ROM supplied, along with the application software required for viewing images. QuickTime 3.0 or later must be used simultaneously. •Operations are not guaranteed for the Macintosh environment if you connect two or more USB equipment to a single computer at the same time, or when using the USB cable...
... type of USB equipment that upgrade to play back moving pictures. However, note that is required. Viewing Images on the CD-ROM supplied, along with the application software required for viewing images. QuickTime 3.0 or later must be used simultaneously. •Operations are not guaranteed for the Macintosh environment if you connect two or more USB equipment to a single computer at the same time, or when using the USB cable...
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... your camcorder. (3) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. (4) Connect the (USB) jack on your camcorder with the USB jack on the desktop. "Dcim" folder t "sssmsdcf" folder *1) t Image file *2) *1) sss stands for any number (within the range) from the "Special" menu at the top left of your camcorder to OFF (CHG). 207 Viewing Images on Your Computer Viewing images recorded on a "Memory Stick" on your computer Viewing images Before operation •You need to install the USB driver to view a "Memory Stick" images...
... your camcorder. (3) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. (4) Connect the (USB) jack on your camcorder with the USB jack on the desktop. "Dcim" folder t "sssmsdcf" folder *1) t Image file *2) *1) sss stands for any number (within the range) from the "Special" menu at the top left of your camcorder to OFF (CHG). 207 Viewing Images on Your Computer Viewing images recorded on a "Memory Stick" on your computer Viewing images Before operation •You need to install the USB driver to view a "Memory Stick" images...
Operating Instructions
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... contact your camcorder, use the following table to ON in the viewfinder. c Install a charged battery pack (p. 18, 19). • The viewfinder lens is set to troubleshoot the problem. Cause and/or Corrective Action • The POWER switch is not set to CAMERA again (p. 30). • The battery pack is set to CAMERA (p. 30). • The tape has run into any problem using the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning cassette (optional) (p. 248). *1) *2) *3) *4) 224 c Adjust to...
... contact your camcorder, use the following table to ON in the viewfinder. c Install a charged battery pack (p. 18, 19). • The viewfinder lens is set to troubleshoot the problem. Cause and/or Corrective Action • The POWER switch is not set to CAMERA again (p. 30). • The battery pack is set to CAMERA (p. 30). • The tape has run into any problem using the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning cassette (optional) (p. 248). *1) *2) *3) *4) 224 c Adjust to...
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... trouble Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Action The picture from a TV or VCR does not appear on . The melody or beep sounds for at least one minute. You cannot charge the battery pack. • The POWER switch is set to OFF (CHG). c Disconnect the power cord of the AC Adaptor or remove the battery, then reconnect it again, then operate your camcorder. No function works though the power...
... trouble Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Action The picture from a TV or VCR does not appear on . The melody or beep sounds for at least one minute. You cannot charge the battery pack. • The POWER switch is set to OFF (CHG). c Disconnect the power cord of the AC Adaptor or remove the battery, then reconnect it again, then operate your camcorder. No function works though the power...
Operating Instructions
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... mode in the menu settings (p. 214). When you use a tape recorded in the Digital8 system When you play back a dual sound track tape recorded in an AFM HiFi stereo system, set HiFi SOUND to the desired mode in the viewfinder or on the TV screen if you cannot copy it records. The COPY INHIBIT indicator appears on the LCD screen, in the menu settings (p. 214). Your camcorder does not record copyright control signals on your camcorder...
... mode in the menu settings (p. 214). When you use a tape recorded in the Digital8 system When you play back a dual sound track tape recorded in an AFM HiFi stereo system, set HiFi SOUND to the desired mode in the viewfinder or on the TV screen if you cannot copy it records. The COPY INHIBIT indicator appears on the LCD screen, in the menu settings (p. 214). Your camcorder does not record copyright control signals on your camcorder...
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... Adaptor 19 Adjusting viewfinder lens ...... 35 AFM HiFi Sound 238 AUDIO MIX 214 AUDIO MODE 219 AUTO SHTR 211 A/V connecting cable ........... 51, 94, 119, 138, 152, 208 BACK LIGHT 38 BATTERY INFO 20 Battery pack 18 BEEP 222 BOUNCE 61 Built-in light 79 C, D Camera chroma key 140 Charging battery 19 Charging built-in rechargeable battery 249 Cleaning cassette indicator 248 Clock set 26 Color Slow Shutter 40 Data code 47 Date search 90 DEMO 221 DIGITAL EFFECT 65...
... Adaptor 19 Adjusting viewfinder lens ...... 35 AFM HiFi Sound 238 AUDIO MIX 214 AUDIO MODE 219 AUTO SHTR 211 A/V connecting cable ........... 51, 94, 119, 138, 152, 208 BACK LIGHT 38 BATTERY INFO 20 Battery pack 18 BEEP 222 BOUNCE 61 Built-in light 79 C, D Camera chroma key 140 Charging battery 19 Charging built-in rechargeable battery 249 Cleaning cassette indicator 248 Clock set 26 Color Slow Shutter 40 Data code 47 Date search 90 DEMO 221 DIGITAL EFFECT 65...
