Operating Instructions
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...Viewing images on a "Memory Stick" - For Windows users 206 Connecting your camcorder to correct trouble 224 Self-diagnosis display 231 Warning indicators and messages .... 232 Additional Information Compatibility of DVCAM and DV formats 234 Usable cassettes 236 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 239... About i.LINK 241 Using your computer - Signal convert function 211 Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the default settings with the menu...
...Viewing images on a "Memory Stick" - For Windows users 206 Connecting your camcorder to correct trouble 224 Self-diagnosis display 231 Warning indicators and messages .... 232 Additional Information Compatibility of DVCAM and DV formats 234 Usable cassettes 236 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 239... About i.LINK 241 Using your computer - Signal convert function 211 Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the default settings with the menu...
Operating Instructions
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... SEARCH (p. 90) - Labeling a cassette (p. 131) For details of such materials may be contrary to the copyright laws. 12 To view your camcorder are shown in the introduction of features that require different operations depending on a TV, you can operate only with cassette memory are : - Copyright ...CAMERA. Cassettes with the cassette memory are operated only with cassette memory . Note on TV color systems TV color systems differ depending on the DVCAM/DV format. Getting Started - INDEX SEARCH (p. 87) - - Using this manual As you use a tape with cassette memory. When you...
... SEARCH (p. 90) - Labeling a cassette (p. 131) For details of such materials may be contrary to the copyright laws. 12 To view your camcorder are shown in the introduction of features that require different operations depending on a TV, you can operate only with cassette memory are : - Copyright ...CAMERA. Cassettes with the cassette memory are operated only with cassette memory . Note on TV color systems TV color systems differ depending on the DVCAM/DV format. Getting Started - INDEX SEARCH (p. 87) - - Using this manual As you use a tape with cassette memory. When you...
Operating Instructions
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...with the window facing out and the write-protect tab facing upward. (4) Close the cassette compartment by pressing on the cassette to use this camcorder. (1) Prepare the power supply. (2) Slide OPEN/Z EJECT in step 3. The cassette compartment automatically goes down. (5) After the cassette compartment ...goes down forcibly. Step 3 Inserting a cassette You can use the mini DVCAM cassette and mini DV cassette in this function properly (p. 236). When you press any part of the arrow and open the lid...
...with the window facing out and the write-protect tab facing upward. (4) Close the cassette compartment by pressing on the cassette to use this camcorder. (1) Prepare the power supply. (2) Slide OPEN/Z EJECT in step 3. The cassette compartment automatically goes down. (5) After the cassette compartment ...goes down forcibly. Step 3 Inserting a cassette You can use the mini DVCAM cassette and mini DV cassette in this function properly (p. 236). When you press any part of the arrow and open the lid...
Operating Instructions
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... CAMERA 4 2 5 POWER OFF (CHG) VCR 40min REC 00:00:00:01 DVCAM 32K Microphone Camera recording lamp MEMORY CAMERA 25 The camera recording lamp located on the front of your camcorder to "Step3"for moreinformation.(p.15to 22) (3) SetthePOWERswitchtoCAMERAwhilepressingthesmallgreenbutton. Recording a picture Your camcorder automatically focuses for you. (1) Removethelenscapbypressingbothknobsonitssidesandpullthelenscap string to fix it. (2) Preparethepowersupplyandinsertacassette.See...
... CAMERA 4 2 5 POWER OFF (CHG) VCR 40min REC 00:00:00:01 DVCAM 32K Microphone Camera recording lamp MEMORY CAMERA 25 The camera recording lamp located on the front of your camcorder to "Step3"for moreinformation.(p.15to 22) (3) SetthePOWERswitchtoCAMERAwhilepressingthesmallgreenbutton. Recording a picture Your camcorder automatically focuses for you. (1) Removethelenscapbypressingbothknobsonitssidesandpullthelenscap string to fix it. (2) Preparethepowersupplyandinsertacassette.See...
Operating Instructions
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...Note on the LOCK switch When you use the END SEARCH (p. 39). When you slide the LOCK switch in the direction of the camcorder automatically stops rotating. It may not be written properly between the last scene you can no longer be distorted or the time code may ... and the next scene is smooth as long as the default setting. To enable smooth transition Transition between scenes when you turn off your camcorder in the DVCAM format and the DV format on PAGE2 during playback. To re-start recording. Recording a picture Notes • Fasten the grip strap firmly. •...
...Note on the LOCK switch When you use the END SEARCH (p. 39). When you slide the LOCK switch in the direction of the camcorder automatically stops rotating. It may not be written properly between the last scene you can no longer be distorted or the time code may ... and the next scene is smooth as long as the default setting. To enable smooth transition Transition between scenes when you turn off your camcorder in the DVCAM format and the DV format on PAGE2 during playback. To re-start recording. Recording a picture Notes • Fasten the grip strap firmly. •...
Operating Instructions
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... 90 degrees. 27 Adjusting the LCD screen The LCD panel can record both cassettes recorded in the DVCAM format or in the DV format, however, you want to record in the menu settings to see... to obtain reliable clear pictures. •You cannot record on a tape 1.5 times longer than the DVCAM format. The LCD panel moves about 90 degrees to the viewfinder side and about 180 degrees to make...DV SP in the DV format. When you cannot play back both on mini DVCAM cassettes and on mini DV cassettes using your camcorder You can record on a tape in LP mode in the menu settings. ...
... 90 degrees. 27 Adjusting the LCD screen The LCD panel can record both cassettes recorded in the DVCAM format or in the DV format, however, you want to record in the menu settings to see... to obtain reliable clear pictures. •You cannot record on a tape 1.5 times longer than the DVCAM format. The LCD panel moves about 90 degrees to the viewfinder side and about 180 degrees to make...DV SP in the DV format. When you cannot play back both on mini DVCAM cassettes and on mini DV cassettes using your camcorder You can record on a tape in LP mode in the menu settings. ...
Operating Instructions
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...you connect the red plug, the sound is L (left) signal. Connect your camcorder to the operating instructions of the A/V connecting cable. Connect the S video cable (optional) to VCR. This connection produces higher quality DVCAM/DV format pictures. Open the jack cover. If your TV has an S ...video jack Pictures can operate the video control buttons in the menu settings (p. 223). Then, press DISPLAY/TOUCH PANEL on both your camcorder. You can be reproduced more ...
...you connect the red plug, the sound is L (left) signal. Connect your camcorder to the operating instructions of the A/V connecting cable. Connect the S video cable (optional) to VCR. This connection produces higher quality DVCAM/DV format pictures. Open the jack cover. If your TV has an S ...video jack Pictures can operate the video control buttons in the menu settings (p. 223). Then, press DISPLAY/TOUCH PANEL on both your camcorder. You can be reproduced more ...
Operating Instructions
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...edit on VCRs that support the following systems: 8 mm, Hi8, VHS, S-VHS, VHSC, S-VHSC, Betamax, ED Betamax, DVCAM, miniDV, DV, Digital8, MICRO MV If your camcorder and the VCR. Editing 99 Dubbing a tape You can be reproduced more faithfully by using an S video cable (optional). ...This connection produces higher quality DVCAM/DV format pictures. Connect an S video cable (optional) to connect the yellow (...
...edit on VCRs that support the following systems: 8 mm, Hi8, VHS, S-VHS, VHSC, S-VHSC, Betamax, ED Betamax, DVCAM, miniDV, DV, Digital8, MICRO MV If your camcorder and the VCR. Editing 99 Dubbing a tape You can be reproduced more faithfully by using an S video cable (optional). ...This connection produces higher quality DVCAM/DV format pictures. Connect an S video cable (optional) to connect the yellow (...
Operating Instructions
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... A/V connecting cable to the video output jack and the white or the red plug to distinguish your camcorder and the TV or VCR. If you start recording. Commander modes 1, 2 and 3 are used ...SEARCH screen, and the index is a monaural type Connect the yellow plug of both your camcorder from other Sony VCRs to connect the yellow (video) plug of the VCR with black paper. 113 Note ...the red plug is connected, the right channel audio is automatically marked on the Remote Commander Your camcorder works in the commander mode VTR 2, we recommend changing the commander mode or covering the sensor...
... A/V connecting cable to the video output jack and the white or the red plug to distinguish your camcorder and the TV or VCR. If you start recording. Commander modes 1, 2 and 3 are used ...SEARCH screen, and the index is a monaural type Connect the yellow plug of both your camcorder from other Sony VCRs to connect the yellow (video) plug of the VCR with black paper. 113 Note ...the red plug is connected, the right channel audio is automatically marked on the Remote Commander Your camcorder works in the commander mode VTR 2, we recommend changing the commander mode or covering the sensor...
Operating Instructions
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... MIC NR MIC LEVEL XLR SET RETURN AUTO ON [MENU] : END TAPE SET REC MODE AUDIO MODE REMAIN MIC NR MIC LEVEL XLR SET RETURN DVCAM [MENU] : END TAPE SET REC MODE AUDIO MODE REMAIN MIC NR MIC LEVEL XLR SET RETURN AUTO ON [MENU] : END TAPE SET REC ... set. (3) TurntheSEL/PUSHEXECdialtoselectthedesireditem,thenpressthedialto set. (4) TurntheSEL/PUSHEXECdialtoselectthedesiredmode,thenpressthedial to set. (5) Ifyouwanttochangeotheritems,select RETURN and press the dial, then repeat steps 2 to 4. Customizing Your Camcorder - The default settings can be partially changed. -
... MIC NR MIC LEVEL XLR SET RETURN AUTO ON [MENU] : END TAPE SET REC MODE AUDIO MODE REMAIN MIC NR MIC LEVEL XLR SET RETURN DVCAM [MENU] : END TAPE SET REC MODE AUDIO MODE REMAIN MIC NR MIC LEVEL XLR SET RETURN AUTO ON [MENU] : END TAPE SET REC ... set. (3) TurntheSEL/PUSHEXECdialtoselectthedesireditem,thenpressthedialto set. (4) TurntheSEL/PUSHEXECdialtoselectthedesiredmode,thenpressthedial to set. (5) Ifyouwanttochangeotheritems,select RETURN and press the dial, then repeat steps 2 to 4. Customizing Your Camcorder - The default settings can be partially changed. -
Operating Instructions
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...the default settings with high quality) To display the remaining tape indicator: • For about eight seconds after a cassette is inserted and your camcorder calculates the remaining amount of tape • For about eight seconds after N or DISPLAY/TOUCH PANEL is pressed To always display the remaining tape ...microphone To deactivate the function above (p. 31) Adjusts audio recording level of the built-in microphone automatically. Meaning POWER switch To record in the DVCAM format To record in the DV format (SP mode) To record in Fs32K (12-bit) mode (4-channel sounds) To record in Fs48K ...
...the default settings with high quality) To display the remaining tape indicator: • For about eight seconds after a cassette is inserted and your camcorder calculates the remaining amount of tape • For about eight seconds after N or DISPLAY/TOUCH PANEL is pressed To always display the remaining tape ...microphone To deactivate the function above (p. 31) Adjusts audio recording level of the built-in microphone automatically. Meaning POWER switch To record in the DVCAM format To record in the DV format (SP mode) To record in Fs32K (12-bit) mode (4-channel sounds) To record in Fs48K ...
Operating Instructions
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... mini DV cassettes can be played back on mini DVCAM or mini DV video equipment. 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 on playback Some tapes cannot be used on mini DVCAM or mini DV video equipment. - Compatibility of mini DV cassettes...
... mini DV cassettes can be played back on mini DVCAM or mini DV video equipment. 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 on playback Some tapes cannot be used on mini DVCAM or mini DV video equipment. - Compatibility of mini DV cassettes...
Operating Instructions
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... 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 video equipment, you may...Player's format Recorder's format Recording format DVCAM-formatted 2) 3) DVCAM DVCAM-formatted DVCAM DVCAM-formatted 2) DV 5) DVCAM-formatted DV 5) DV-formatted 6) DVCAM DV-formatted 6) DVCAM DV-formatted DV DV-formatted DV DVCAM DV DVCAM DV DVCAM DV DVCAM DV DVCAM DV 4) DVCAM 7) DV 4) DVCAM 1) DV DVCAM 1) DV 1) When using the mini DVCAM video equipment to carry out DV dubbing...
... 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 video equipment, you may...Player's format Recorder's format Recording format DVCAM-formatted 2) 3) DVCAM DVCAM-formatted DVCAM DVCAM-formatted 2) DV 5) DVCAM-formatted DV 5) DV-formatted 6) DVCAM DV-formatted 6) DVCAM DV-formatted DV DV-formatted DV DVCAM DV DVCAM DV DVCAM DV DVCAM DV DVCAM DV 4) DVCAM 7) DV 4) DVCAM 1) DV DVCAM 1) DV 1) When using the mini DVCAM video equipment to carry out DV dubbing...
Operating Instructions
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... or MICRO MV cassette. * There are two types of data recordable on a tape recorded by one with . Your camcorder can read and write data such as a guide. The maximum number of mini DVCAM/mini DV cassettes: with is the Cassette Memory mark. 236 These are marked with the cassette memory. You have...
... or MICRO MV cassette. * There are two types of data recordable on a tape recorded by one with . Your camcorder can read and write data such as a guide. The maximum number of mini DVCAM/mini DV cassettes: with is the Cassette Memory mark. 236 These are marked with the cassette memory. You have...
Operating Instructions
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...MIX in the menu settings during audio dubbing. You may not add a sound on a DVCAM-formatted tape which is played back on your camcorder that has recorded copyright control signals for copyright protection of the DVCAM format as described on page 234 or when you try to record such software. The ... copyright protection of software which does not comply with the condition of software. When you record You cannot record software on the screen. Your camcorder does not record copyright control signals on the TV screen if you recorded on the screen. 237 Audio mode Fs32K (12-bit) mode: ...
...MIX in the menu settings during audio dubbing. You may not add a sound on a DVCAM-formatted tape which is played back on your camcorder that has recorded copyright control signals for copyright protection of the DVCAM format as described on page 234 or when you try to record such software. The ... copyright protection of software which does not comply with the condition of software. When you record You cannot record software on the screen. Your camcorder does not record copyright control signals on the TV screen if you recorded on the screen. 237 Audio mode Fs32K (12-bit) mode: ...