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Signal convert function ..... 71 Recording video or TV programs 72 Inserting a scene from a mini DV tape - Memory Photo recording 103 Superimposing a still picture in the dark (NightShot/Super Nightshot) ....... 24 Self-timer recording 25 END SEARCH 26 Playback - Photo save 112 Viewing a still picture - Image... 129 Playing back a tape with picture effects ..... 49 Playing back a tape with analog video unit and personal computer - Table of recorded tape by date - Digital effect 41 Deleting images 120 Using the PROGRAM AE function 44 Writing a print mark - SLIDE...
Signal convert function ..... 71 Recording video or TV programs 72 Inserting a scene from a mini DV tape - Memory Photo recording 103 Superimposing a still picture in the dark (NightShot/Super Nightshot) ....... 24 Self-timer recording 25 END SEARCH 26 Playback - Photo save 112 Viewing a still picture - Image... 129 Playing back a tape with picture effects ..... 49 Playing back a tape with analog video unit and personal computer - Table of recorded tape by date - Digital effect 41 Deleting images 120 Using the PROGRAM AE function 44 Writing a print mark - SLIDE...
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Getting started - The functions which require different operations depending on the DV format. Copyright precautions Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to indicate that the operation is based... the features that you use mini DV cassettes with the cassette memory are : • End search (p. 26, 30) • Searching a recording by (Cassette Memory). Title search (p. 53) • Superimposing a title (p. 81) • Making your recordings on Cassette Memory Your camcorder ...
Getting started - The functions which require different operations depending on the DV format. Copyright precautions Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to indicate that the operation is based... the features that you use mini DV cassettes with the cassette memory are : • End search (p. 26, 30) • Searching a recording by (Cassette Memory). Title search (p. 53) • Superimposing a title (p. 81) • Making your recordings on Cassette Memory Your camcorder ...
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... function properly (p. 125). Doing so may cause malfunction. •The cassette compartment may not be closed when you use mini DV cassette with cassette memory Read the instruction about cassette memory to use mini DV cassette with the window facing out. (4) Close the cassette compartment by pressing the mark on the cassette to insert.
... function properly (p. 125). Doing so may cause malfunction. •The cassette compartment may not be closed when you use mini DV cassette with cassette memory Read the instruction about cassette memory to use mini DV cassette with the window facing out. (4) Close the cassette compartment by pressing the mark on the cassette to insert.
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.... 4 SEARCH MODE PHOTO SEARCH 1 SEP/ 5 / 0 0 1 7 : 3 0 2 SEP/ 6 / 0 0 8 : 5 0 3 DEC/ 2 4 / 0 0 1 0 : 3 0 4 J AN/ 1 / 0 1 2 3 : 2 5 5 FEB/ 1 1 / 0 1 1 6 : 1 1 6 APR/ 2 9 / 0 1 1 3 : 4 5 2 FN 1 POWER LOCK MEMORY VCR OFF CAMERA 5 PHOTO SEARCH 1 SEP/ 5 / 0 0 1 7 : 3 0 2 SEP/ 6 / 0 0 8 : 5 0 3 DEC/ 2 4 / 0 0 1 0 : 3 0 4 J AN/ 1 / 0 1 2 3 : 2 5 5 FEB/ 1 1 / 0 1 1 6 : 1 1 6 APR/ 2 9 / 0 1 1 3 : 4 5 To stop searching Press x on the Remote Commander. 56 Photo...for five seconds automatically regardless of the photo having the date that you have recorded on a mini DV tape (photo search).
.... 4 SEARCH MODE PHOTO SEARCH 1 SEP/ 5 / 0 0 1 7 : 3 0 2 SEP/ 6 / 0 0 8 : 5 0 3 DEC/ 2 4 / 0 0 1 0 : 3 0 4 J AN/ 1 / 0 1 2 3 : 2 5 5 FEB/ 1 1 / 0 1 1 6 : 1 1 6 APR/ 2 9 / 0 1 1 3 : 4 5 2 FN 1 POWER LOCK MEMORY VCR OFF CAMERA 5 PHOTO SEARCH 1 SEP/ 5 / 0 0 1 7 : 3 0 2 SEP/ 6 / 0 0 8 : 5 0 3 DEC/ 2 4 / 0 0 1 0 : 3 0 4 J AN/ 1 / 0 1 2 3 : 2 5 5 FEB/ 1 1 / 0 1 1 6 : 1 1 6 APR/ 2 9 / 0 1 1 3 : 4 5 To stop searching Press x on the Remote Commander. 56 Photo...for five seconds automatically regardless of the photo having the date that you have recorded on a mini DV tape (photo search).
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... type Connect the yellow plug of both your camcorder. (4) Start recording on the VCR or the TV. S VIDEO AUDIO/VIDEO IN S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO : Signal flow When you want to record over) into the VCR, and insert the recorded tape into your camcorder. (2) Set the POWER switch to the ...8 mm, Hi8, Digital8, VHS, S-VHS, VHSC, Betamax, ED Betamax, mini DV or DV S-VHSC, If your camcorder and the VCR. 58 This connection produces higher quality DV format pictures. Refer to connect the yellow (video) plug of your camcorder. Before a dubbing Set DISPLAY to obtain high-quality ...
... type Connect the yellow plug of both your camcorder. (4) Start recording on the VCR or the TV. S VIDEO AUDIO/VIDEO IN S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO : Signal flow When you want to record over) into the VCR, and insert the recorded tape into your camcorder. (2) Set the POWER switch to the ...8 mm, Hi8, Digital8, VHS, S-VHS, VHSC, Betamax, ED Betamax, mini DV or DV S-VHSC, If your camcorder and the VCR. 58 This connection produces higher quality DV format pictures. Refer to connect the yellow (video) plug of your camcorder. Before a dubbing Set DISPLAY to obtain high-quality ...
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... to 1.5 times the SP mode VCR CAMERA To record in the 12-bit mode (two stereo sounds) VCR To record in the 16-bit mode (the one tape or you record a tape in the LP mode on your camcorder, we recommend using a Sony Excellence/Master mini DV cassette so that you cannot adjust the ...balance in AUDIO MIX. 93 Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings Icon/item REC MODE Mode z SP LP AUDIO MODE z 12BIT 16BIT qREMAIN z AUTO ON DATA CODE* z DATE/CAM DATE Meaning POWER switch To record in the SP...
... to 1.5 times the SP mode VCR CAMERA To record in the 12-bit mode (two stereo sounds) VCR To record in the 16-bit mode (the one tape or you record a tape in the LP mode on your camcorder, we recommend using a Sony Excellence/Master mini DV cassette so that you cannot adjust the ...balance in AUDIO MIX. 93 Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings Icon/item REC MODE Mode z SP LP AUDIO MODE z 12BIT 16BIT qREMAIN z AUTO ON DATA CODE* z DATE/CAM DATE Meaning POWER switch To record in the SP...
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MEM MIX OFF + M. OK LUM I X MEM MIX OFF MCCAM OVER- The last recorded or last composed image appears on the lower part of the screen as a thumbnail image. (4) Press -/+ on the left lower corner of the screen ... LUMI -+ OK 100-0001 -+ 6 - LUMI -+ OK 100-0001 -+ 108 MEMORY MIX Before operation Insert a mini DV tape and a recorded "Memory Stick" into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. (2) In the standby mode, press FN to start recording. 1 POWER LOCK MEMORY VCR OFF CAMERA 2 FN 3 MEM M I LAP CAMCM MCCAM CHROM CHROM 100-0001 -+ Still picture 4,5 -
MEM MIX OFF + M. OK LUM I X MEM MIX OFF MCCAM OVER- The last recorded or last composed image appears on the lower part of the screen as a thumbnail image. (4) Press -/+ on the left lower corner of the screen ... LUMI -+ OK 100-0001 -+ 6 - LUMI -+ OK 100-0001 -+ 108 MEMORY MIX Before operation Insert a mini DV tape and a recorded "Memory Stick" into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. (2) In the standby mode, press FN to start recording. 1 POWER LOCK MEMORY VCR OFF CAMERA 2 FN 3 MEM M I LAP CAMCM MCCAM CHROM CHROM 100-0001 -+ Still picture 4,5 -
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...color (blue) scheme of the area in the still picture which is to be able to superimpose in the memory overlap mode. During recording You cannot change the still picture to play them back with a moving picture - LUMI mode in step 6. Once cancel the memory ...2. For C. If you format the "Memory Stick" Sample images will be displayed clearly. To change the still picture. 109 To record a still picture without any effect on a mini DV tape Press -/+ on M.OVERLAP You cannot change the mode setting. MEMORY MIX Items to superimpose Press -/+ on a moving picture M....
...color (blue) scheme of the area in the still picture which is to be able to superimpose in the memory overlap mode. During recording You cannot change the still picture to play them back with a moving picture - LUMI mode in step 6. Once cancel the memory ...2. For C. If you format the "Memory Stick" Sample images will be displayed clearly. To change the still picture. 109 To record a still picture without any effect on a mini DV tape Press -/+ on M.OVERLAP You cannot change the mode setting. MEMORY MIX Items to superimpose Press -/+ on a moving picture M....
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... from the mini DV tape freezes. Titles which have already been recorded on mini DV tapes You cannot record the titles on a mini DV tape You cannot record the audio from a mini DV tape. Otherwise, the image data breakdown may occur. Sound recorded on "Memory Stick"s. The picture recorded on the mini DV tape is incompatible...indicator disappears. 3 PHOTO 1 / 40 4 CAPTURE PHOTO FN FN 2 1 POWER LOCK MEMORY VCR OFF CAMERA 110 When the access lamp is on the screen when you are recording a still picture with your camcorder. As well do not turn the power off , eject a "Memory ...
... from the mini DV tape freezes. Titles which have already been recorded on mini DV tapes You cannot record the titles on a mini DV tape You cannot record the audio from a mini DV tape. Otherwise, the image data breakdown may occur. Sound recorded on "Memory Stick"s. The picture recorded on the mini DV tape is incompatible...indicator disappears. 3 PHOTO 1 / 40 4 CAPTURE PHOTO FN FN 2 1 POWER LOCK MEMORY VCR OFF CAMERA 110 When the access lamp is on the screen when you are recording a still picture with your camcorder. As well do not turn the power off , eject a "Memory ...
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... need to the S VIDEO jacks of the other equipment (1) Set the POWER switch to VCR and set DISPLAY in to LCD in the menu settings. (2) Set A/V t DV OUT in to OFF in the viewfinder. (4) Follow the steps 3 and 4 on the VCR or the TV. Recording an image from a mini DV tape as a still ...image Recording a still image from other equipment is displayed on the LCD screen or in the menu settings. (3) Play back the recorded tape, or turn the TV on to the video jack on page 110.
... need to the S VIDEO jacks of the other equipment (1) Set the POWER switch to VCR and set DISPLAY in to LCD in the menu settings. (2) Set A/V t DV OUT in to OFF in the viewfinder. (4) Follow the steps 3 and 4 on the VCR or the TV. Recording an image from a mini DV tape as a still ...image Recording a still image from other equipment is displayed on the LCD screen or in the menu settings. (3) Play back the recorded tape, or turn the TV on to the video jack on page 110.
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... : 00 : 00 58min 4 / 40 F I NE END 4 END 1 POWER LOCK MEMORY VCR OFF CAMERA 3 MENU MEMORY SET END QUAL I NE PHOTO BUTTON END To stop or end copying Press END. The still image from mini DV tapes and record them on the LCD screen. (4) Press PHOTO deeper. PHOTO SAVE 0 : 00 : 00 : 00 4... / 15 F I TY PHOTO SAVE READY r R EXEC RET. Before operation •Insert a recorded mini DV tape and rewind the tape. •Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to VCR. (2) Press FN to PAGE1, then press EXIT....
... : 00 : 00 58min 4 / 40 F I NE END 4 END 1 POWER LOCK MEMORY VCR OFF CAMERA 3 MENU MEMORY SET END QUAL I NE PHOTO BUTTON END To stop or end copying Press END. The still image from mini DV tapes and record them on the LCD screen. (4) Press PHOTO deeper. PHOTO SAVE 0 : 00 : 00 : 00 4... / 15 F I TY PHOTO SAVE READY r R EXEC RET. Before operation •Insert a recorded mini DV tape and rewind the tape. •Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to VCR. (2) Press FN to PAGE1, then press EXIT....
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... the item in the middle of copying Your camcorder resumes copying from a mini DV tape - As well do not turn the power off, eject a "Memory Stick" or remove the battery pack. To record all the images recorded on the mini DV tape Rewind the tape all the way back and start copying. If the... write-protect tab on the "Memory Stick" is lit or flashing Never shake or strike your camcorder. "Memory Stick" operations Copying still images from the last image recorded on the...
... the item in the middle of copying Your camcorder resumes copying from a mini DV tape - As well do not turn the power off, eject a "Memory Stick" or remove the battery pack. To record all the images recorded on the mini DV tape Rewind the tape all the way back and start copying. If the... write-protect tab on the "Memory Stick" is lit or flashing Never shake or strike your camcorder. "Memory Stick" operations Copying still images from the last image recorded on the...
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... IC memory, your tape, re-record from the beginning to record such software . This is the Mini DV mark. When you play back Copyright signal When playing back Using any other video camera recorder, you cannot record on your camcorder that contains copyright ...digital video camera recorder without cassette memory. Additional Information Usable cassettes Selecting cassette types You can use the tape with the cassette memory function, the same result may not work correctly. You cannot use any other 8 mm, Hi8, Digital8, VHS, VHSC, S-VHS, S-VHSC, Betamax, ED Betamax or DV...
... IC memory, your tape, re-record from the beginning to record such software . This is the Mini DV mark. When you play back Copyright signal When playing back Using any other video camera recorder, you cannot record on your camcorder that contains copyright ...digital video camera recorder without cassette memory. Additional Information Usable cassettes Selecting cassette types You can use the tape with the cassette memory function, the same result may not work correctly. You cannot use any other 8 mm, Hi8, Digital8, VHS, VHSC, S-VHS, S-VHSC, Betamax, ED Betamax or DV...
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...-bit mode, 16BIT indicator appears on the locations as illustrated below [a] so as not to cause malfunction of mini DV cassettes is dirty or dusty, you play back a dual sound track tape recorded in a stereo system, set "HiFi SOUND" to the beginning, put the cassette in its case, and ... connector of a cassette. [b] Do not affix a label around this border. [b] [a] 126 When you play back sound recorded in 32 kHz. Notes on the mini DV cassette When affixing a label on the mini DV cassette Be sure to affix a label only on the LCD screen or in the menu settings (p. 89). If the...
...-bit mode, 16BIT indicator appears on the locations as illustrated below [a] so as not to cause malfunction of mini DV cassettes is dirty or dusty, you play back a dual sound track tape recorded in a stereo system, set "HiFi SOUND" to the beginning, put the cassette in its case, and ... connector of a cassette. [b] Do not affix a label around this border. [b] [a] 126 When you play back sound recorded in 32 kHz. Notes on the mini DV cassette When affixing a label on the mini DV cassette Be sure to affix a label only on the LCD screen or in the menu settings (p. 89). If the...
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Specifications Video camera recorder System Video recording system 2 rotary heads Helical scanning system Audio recording system Rotary heads, PCM system Quantization: 12 bits (Fs 32 kHz, stereo 1, stereo 2), 16 bits (Fs 48 kHz, stereo) Video signal NTSC color, EIA standards Usable cassette Mini DV cassette with the mark printed Tape ... power zoom lens Filter diameter 1 3/16 in. (30 mm) 10× (Optical), 120× (Digital) Focal length 5/32 - 1 5/16 in. (3.3 - 33 mm) When converted to a 35 mm still camera 1 11/16 - 16 5/8 in. (42 - 420 mm) Colour temperature Auto, HOLD (Hold), nIndoor...
Specifications Video camera recorder System Video recording system 2 rotary heads Helical scanning system Audio recording system Rotary heads, PCM system Quantization: 12 bits (Fs 32 kHz, stereo 1, stereo 2), 16 bits (Fs 48 kHz, stereo) Video signal NTSC color, EIA standards Usable cassette Mini DV cassette with the mark printed Tape ... power zoom lens Filter diameter 1 3/16 in. (30 mm) 10× (Optical), 120× (Digital) Focal length 5/32 - 1 5/16 in. (3.3 - 33 mm) When converted to a 35 mm still camera 1 11/16 - 16 5/8 in. (42 - 420 mm) Colour temperature Auto, HOLD (Hold), nIndoor...