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...and precautions ... 172 Specifications 176 Quick Reference Searching the boundaries of DVCAM and Using the fader function 67 DV formats 156 Using special ... dubbing 100 Setting time values 105 Superimposing a title 110 Making your camcorder abroad 171 Advanced Playback Operations Searching for picture quality - PROG. Photo... Getting started Using this manual 4 Checking supplied accessories 6 Searching for a photo - introduction ...... 129 Recording still images on a moving picture Troubleshooting 162 - Digital effect 69 Usable cassettes 158 Superimposing a still image...
...and precautions ... 172 Specifications 176 Quick Reference Searching the boundaries of DVCAM and Using the fader function 67 DV formats 156 Using special ... dubbing 100 Setting time values 105 Superimposing a title 110 Making your camcorder abroad 171 Advanced Playback Operations Searching for picture quality - PROG. Photo... Getting started Using this manual 4 Checking supplied accessories 6 Searching for a photo - introduction ...... 129 Recording still images on a moving picture Troubleshooting 162 - Digital effect 69 Usable cassettes 158 Superimposing a still image...
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Checking supplied accessories Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 188) 2 Size AA (R6) battery for Remote Commander (2) (p. 189) 3 Memory Stick Reader/Writer (1), USB cable (1), Driver software (CD ROM) (1) 4 "Memory Stick" (1) (p. 129) 5 Hood cap (1) (p. 15) 6 Application software: PictureGear 4.1Lite (CD ROM) (1) (p. 145) 7 Microphone (1) (p. 7), Wind screen (1) (p. 7) 8 Operating instructions (2) 6
Checking supplied accessories Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 188) 2 Size AA (R6) battery for Remote Commander (2) (p. 189) 3 Memory Stick Reader/Writer (1), USB cable (1), Driver software (CD ROM) (1) 4 "Memory Stick" (1) (p. 129) 5 Hood cap (1) (p. 15) 6 Application software: PictureGear 4.1Lite (CD ROM) (1) (p. 145) 7 Microphone (1) (p. 7), Wind screen (1) (p. 7) 8 Operating instructions (2) 6
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...•AC power (The AC-550, AC-DN1/DN2A, or CMA-8A AC Adaptor is no need to discharge it is connected to the camcorder with accessories which is operated at 30 W or higher, especially when the ambient temperature is free from memory effect. Using a BP-L40 (A)/L60A/L90A.../L90A offer better performance at low temperatures. When the ambient temperature is 0 °C (32 °F), usable time decreases by the power consumption of the camcorder and accessories is recommended. Before use the BP-L40 (A) at temperatures of 0 °C (32 °F) or below . Step 2 Preparing the power supply The ...
...•AC power (The AC-550, AC-DN1/DN2A, or CMA-8A AC Adaptor is no need to discharge it is connected to the camcorder with accessories which is operated at 30 W or higher, especially when the ambient temperature is free from memory effect. Using a BP-L40 (A)/L60A/L90A.../L90A offer better performance at low temperatures. When the ambient temperature is 0 °C (32 °F), usable time decreases by the power consumption of the camcorder and accessories is recommended. Before use the BP-L40 (A) at temperatures of 0 °C (32 °F) or below . Step 2 Preparing the power supply The ...
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... AC power source CAMERA/ CCU When using an AC-DN1 AC Adaptor Mount the AC-DN1 on the camcorder in the same way as shown in the following figure, and turn the POWER switch of the camcorder and accessories is 38 W or higher, or when using an AC-550 AC Adaptor Connect the... camcorder to the AC power supply as a battery pack, then connect to the AC power source. To AC power source...
... AC power source CAMERA/ CCU When using an AC-DN1 AC Adaptor Mount the AC-DN1 on the camcorder in the same way as shown in the following figure, and turn the POWER switch of the camcorder and accessories is 38 W or higher, or when using an AC-550 AC Adaptor Connect the... camcorder to the AC power supply as a battery pack, then connect to the AC power source. To AC power source...
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...consumption of 30 W. •If you connect the video light to the LIGHT connector on the camcorder and set the LIGHT switch to voltage increase. Accessory shoe LIGHT switch LIGHT (1) Attach a video light to the accessory shoe on the handle and connect the plug of the video light to the LIGHT connector. ... to fix the setting. •Turns on the video light and shoots with the LIGHT switch on the camcorder set to AUTO Turning on the camcorder is controlled to 12 V even when the camcorder is set to OFF. When the LIGHT switch is supplied with the recording start and stop operation.
...consumption of 30 W. •If you connect the video light to the LIGHT connector on the camcorder and set the LIGHT switch to voltage increase. Accessory shoe LIGHT switch LIGHT (1) Attach a video light to the accessory shoe on the handle and connect the plug of the video light to the LIGHT connector. ... to fix the setting. •Turns on the video light and shoots with the LIGHT switch on the camcorder set to AUTO Turning on the camcorder is controlled to 12 V even when the camcorder is set to OFF. When the LIGHT switch is supplied with the recording start and stop operation.
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...the operating instructions of the file that corresponds to use it first with your camcorder, the Memory Stick/PC card kit or PC card adaptor for Memory Stick (not supplied) for Memory Stick and your accessory. •Do not modify the directory of the Memory Stick Reader/Writer,... Memory Stick/PC card kit or PC card adaptor for this camcorder. Recommended Windows environment •OS: Microsoft Windows 98 standard installation Operation...
...the operating instructions of the file that corresponds to use it first with your camcorder, the Memory Stick/PC card kit or PC card adaptor for Memory Stick (not supplied) for Memory Stick and your accessory. •Do not modify the directory of the Memory Stick Reader/Writer,... Memory Stick/PC card kit or PC card adaptor for this camcorder. Recommended Windows environment •OS: Microsoft Windows 98 standard installation Operation...
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... back of the LCD screen may heat up inside the casing, unplug your camcorder and have it checked by a Sony dealer before operating it any type of the cassette. Precautions Camcorder operation •Operate your camcorder on the rear of solvent which may appear on the lens, remove them with a ...you are used for a long time. •Clean the lens with a vanadium-lithium battery installed so as you do not use the accessories recommended in this operating instructions. •If any solid object or liquid get discharged gradually if you are fingerprints on the LCD screen. ...
... back of the LCD screen may heat up inside the casing, unplug your camcorder and have it checked by a Sony dealer before operating it any type of the cassette. Precautions Camcorder operation •Operate your camcorder on the rear of solvent which may appear on the lens, remove them with a ...you are used for a long time. •Clean the lens with a vanadium-lithium battery installed so as you do not use the accessories recommended in this operating instructions. •If any solid object or liquid get discharged gradually if you are fingerprints on the LCD screen. ...
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...3/4), Fs48 kHz (16 bits, channels 1/2) Video signal NTSC color, EIA standards Usable cassette DVCAM cassette with the mark printed Mini DVCAM cassette with the mark printed DV cassette with the mark printed Mini DV cassette with the ... 380 000 pixels (Effective: Approx. 340 000 pixels) Lens Combined power zoom lens Filter diameter 58 mm (2 3/8 in) 12× (Optical), 48× (Digital) F1.6 - 2.4 Focal length 6 - 72 mm (1/4 - 2 7/8 in) When converted to a 35 mm still camera 43.2 - 518.4 mm (1 3/4... pack, cassette PDV-184ME, microphone, viewfinder, and hood cap Supplied accessories See page 6.
...3/4), Fs48 kHz (16 bits, channels 1/2) Video signal NTSC color, EIA standards Usable cassette DVCAM cassette with the mark printed Mini DVCAM cassette with the mark printed DV cassette with the mark printed Mini DV cassette with the ... 380 000 pixels (Effective: Approx. 340 000 pixels) Lens Combined power zoom lens Filter diameter 58 mm (2 3/8 in) 12× (Optical), 48× (Digital) F1.6 - 2.4 Focal length 6 - 72 mm (1/4 - 2 7/8 in) When converted to a 35 mm still camera 43.2 - 518.4 mm (1 3/4... pack, cassette PDV-184ME, microphone, viewfinder, and hood cap Supplied accessories See page 6.
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... BAL switch (p. 47) qs AUDIO LEVEL knob (p. 54) This mark indicates that you purchase accessories with this product is a genuine accessory for Sony video products. When purchasing Sony video products, Sony recommends that this "GENUINE VIDEO ACCESSORIES" mark. Identifying the parts and controls Camcorder 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 START/STOP SHUTTER OFF ON WHT BAL INDEX MARK AUDIO LEVEL 12 8 9 q; - Quick...
... BAL switch (p. 47) qs AUDIO LEVEL knob (p. 54) This mark indicates that you purchase accessories with this product is a genuine accessory for Sony video products. When purchasing Sony video products, Sony recommends that this "GENUINE VIDEO ACCESSORIES" mark. Identifying the parts and controls Camcorder 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 START/STOP SHUTTER OFF ON WHT BAL INDEX MARK AUDIO LEVEL 12 8 9 q; - Quick...
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... zoom lever (p. 24) uj PHOTO button (p. 62, 134) uk IRIS switch (p. 37) ul Grip strap i; When using additional filters We recommend that you use the Sony made filters having the genuine accessory mark.
... zoom lever (p. 24) uj PHOTO button (p. 62, 134) uk IRIS switch (p. 37) ul Grip strap i; When using additional filters We recommend that you use the Sony made filters having the genuine accessory mark.
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Index A, B A/V connecting cable 35, 85, 96 AC adaptor 11 Accessory shoe 177 Adjusting shutter speed ...... 40 Adjusting viewfinder 19 AE SHIFT 44 Audio dubbing 100 AUDIO LEVEL 54 AUDIO MIX 123 Audio mode 125 AUTO ... (viewing on a monitor) 35 Continuous 135 Custom preset 50 Cut recording 76 Data code 32 Date search 80 Date/time indicator 32 DIGITAL EFFECT 69 Digital program editing ....... 88 Digital zoom 25 DISPLAY 31 DOT 67 Dubbing a tape 85 DV connecting cable 86 FRAME REC 76 GAIN 38 Grip strap 184 Guide frame...
Index A, B A/V connecting cable 35, 85, 96 AC adaptor 11 Accessory shoe 177 Adjusting shutter speed ...... 40 Adjusting viewfinder 19 AE SHIFT 44 Audio dubbing 100 AUDIO LEVEL 54 AUDIO MIX 123 Audio mode 125 AUTO ... (viewing on a monitor) 35 Continuous 135 Custom preset 50 Cut recording 76 Data code 32 Date search 80 Date/time indicator 32 DIGITAL EFFECT 69 Digital program editing ....... 88 Digital zoom 25 DISPLAY 31 DOT 67 Dubbing a tape 85 DV connecting cable 86 FRAME REC 76 GAIN 38 Grip strap 184 Guide frame...