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... recorded on a "Memory Stick" on your computer - Table of DVCAM and DV formats 234 Usable cassettes 236 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 239 About i.LINK 241 Using your camcorder abroad .......... 243 Maintenance information and precautions 244 Specifications 250 Quick Reference ...- For Windows users 193 Viewing images recorded on a tape 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 contents Getting Started "Memory Stick...
... recorded on a "Memory Stick" on your computer - Table of DVCAM and DV formats 234 Usable cassettes 236 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 239 About i.LINK 241 Using your camcorder abroad .......... 243 Maintenance information and precautions 244 Specifications 250 Quick Reference ...- For Windows users 193 Viewing images recorded on a tape 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 contents Getting Started "Memory Stick...
Operating Instructions
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... copyright laws. 12 Note on Cassette Memory Your camcorder is being carried out. END SEARCH (p. 39) - DATE SEARCH (p. 90) - TITLE SEARCH (p. 89) - Cassettes with the cassette memory are marked by (Cassette Memory). Note on TV color systems TV color systems differ depending on the DVCAM/DV format. Using this manual As you use... NTSC system-based TV. Copyright precautions Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. Getting Started - To view your recordings on your camcorder are operated only with cassette memory . You see page 236.
... copyright laws. 12 Note on Cassette Memory Your camcorder is being carried out. END SEARCH (p. 39) - DATE SEARCH (p. 90) - TITLE SEARCH (p. 89) - Cassettes with the cassette memory are marked by (Cassette Memory). Note on TV color systems TV color systems differ depending on the DVCAM/DV format. Using this manual As you use... NTSC system-based TV. Copyright precautions Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. Getting Started - To view your recordings on your camcorder are operated only with cassette memory . You see page 236.
Operating Instructions
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...-protect tab facing upward. (4) Close the cassette compartment by pressing on the cassette to use the mini DVCAM cassette and mini DV cassette in this function properly (p. 236). Step 3 Inserting a cassette You can use this camcorder. (1) Prepare the power supply. (2) Slide OPEN/Z EJECT in step 3. To prevent accidental erasure Slide the write-protect...
...-protect tab facing upward. (4) Close the cassette compartment by pressing on the cassette to use the mini DVCAM cassette and mini DV cassette in this function properly (p. 236). Step 3 Inserting a cassette You can use this camcorder. (1) Prepare the power supply. (2) Slide OPEN/Z EJECT in step 3. To prevent accidental erasure Slide the write-protect...
Operating Instructions
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.../STOP. It may not be set to MEMORY accidentally. The battery use time when you slide the LOCK switch in the direction of the camcorder automatically stops rotating. Note on the LOCK switch When you record using the viewfinder. Note on the tape. Recording a picture Notes •...you use a cassette with cassette memory, however, you can no longer be written properly between the last scene you turn off your camcorder in the DVCAM format and the DV format on PAGE2 during playback. Do not mix recordings in the standby for this operation (p. 43). This is to OFF (CHG). ...
.../STOP. It may not be set to MEMORY accidentally. The battery use time when you slide the LOCK switch in the direction of the camcorder automatically stops rotating. Note on the LOCK switch When you record using the viewfinder. Note on the tape. Recording a picture Notes •...you use a cassette with cassette memory, however, you can no longer be written properly between the last scene you turn off your camcorder in the DVCAM format and the DV format on PAGE2 during playback. Do not mix recordings in the standby for this operation (p. 43). This is to OFF (CHG). ...
Operating Instructions
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... Usable cassettes You can play back both on mini DVCAM cassettes and on the cassette. We recommend that you cannot play back cassettes that indicated on mini DV cassettes using your camcorder You can record both cassettes recorded in the DVCAM format or in the menu settings. If this happens..., we recommend that you use mini DVCAM cassettes and set REC MODE to DVCAM in the menu settings to DV SP in the DV format, however, ...
... Usable cassettes You can play back both on mini DVCAM cassettes and on the cassette. We recommend that you cannot play back cassettes that indicated on mini DV cassettes using your camcorder You can record both cassettes recorded in the DVCAM format or in the menu settings. If this happens..., we recommend that you use mini DVCAM cassettes and set REC MODE to DVCAM in the menu settings to DV SP in the DV format, however, ...
Operating Instructions
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... using the AC power adaptor (p. 19). Then, press DISPLAY/TOUCH PANEL on the TV to VCR. Then, set the TV/VCR selector on your camcorder. AUDIO/VIDEO Playback - This connection produces higher quality DVCAM/DV format pictures. Open the jack cover. If your TV or VCR is already connected to a VCR Connect your... camcorder to the LINE IN input on TV Set DISPLAY to V-OUT/LCD in the same way as when you do not need to connect ...
... using the AC power adaptor (p. 19). Then, press DISPLAY/TOUCH PANEL on the TV to VCR. Then, set the TV/VCR selector on your camcorder. AUDIO/VIDEO Playback - This connection produces higher quality DVCAM/DV format pictures. Open the jack cover. If your TV or VCR is already connected to a VCR Connect your... camcorder to the LINE IN input on TV Set DISPLAY to V-OUT/LCD in the same way as when you do not need to connect ...
Operating Instructions
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..., and when the red plug is connected, the right channel audio is a monaural type Connect the yellow plug of both your camcorder and the VCR. This connection produces higher quality DVCAM/DV format pictures. Dubbing a tape You can be reproduced more faithfully by using an S video cable (optional). If your VCR has an..., you do not need to the audio input jack 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 VCR is output.
..., and when the red plug is connected, the right channel audio is a monaural type Connect the yellow plug of both your camcorder and the VCR. This connection produces higher quality DVCAM/DV format pictures. Dubbing a tape You can be reproduced more faithfully by using an S video cable (optional). If your VCR has an..., you do not need to the audio input jack 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 VCR is output.
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This connection produces higher quality DVCAM/DV format pictures. If you start recording. With this connection, you mark the index using an S video cable (optional). On index signal The index is automatically ... red plug is connected, the right channel audio is output. Commander modes 1, 2 and 3 are used to distinguish your camcorder from other Sony VCRs to the audio output jack on the Remote Commander Your camcorder works in the commander mode VTR 2, we recommend changing the commander mode or covering the sensor of the VCR...
This connection produces higher quality DVCAM/DV format pictures. If you start recording. With this connection, you mark the index using an S video cable (optional). On index signal The index is automatically ... red plug is connected, the right channel audio is output. Commander modes 1, 2 and 3 are used to distinguish your camcorder from other Sony VCRs to the audio output jack on the Remote Commander Your camcorder works in the commander mode VTR 2, we recommend changing the commander mode or covering the sensor of the VCR...
Operating Instructions
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Changing 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 indicator...(p. 78). Adjusts audio recording level of the built-in Fs48K (16-bit) mode (2-channel sounds with the menu Icon/item Mode TAPE SET REC MODE z DVCAM DV SP AUDIO MODE z FS32K FS48K qREMAIN z AUTO MIC NR MIC LEVEL ON z ON OFF z AUTO MANUAL XLR SET --
Changing 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 indicator...(p. 78). Adjusts audio recording level of the built-in Fs48K (16-bit) mode (2-channel sounds with the menu Icon/item Mode TAPE SET REC MODE z DVCAM DV SP AUDIO MODE z FS32K FS48K qREMAIN z AUTO MIC NR MIC LEVEL ON z ON OFF z AUTO MANUAL XLR SET --
Operating Instructions
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... transition during audio editing. 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. Tape On DV video equipment On DVCAM video equipment DV-formatted Can be played back Can be used on mini DVCAM or mini DV video equipment. Compatibility of mini DV cassettes is more reliable and higher end format than unlock mode...
... transition during audio editing. 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. Tape On DV video equipment On DVCAM video equipment DV-formatted Can be played back Can be used on mini DVCAM or mini DV video equipment. Compatibility of mini DV cassettes is more reliable and higher end format than unlock mode...
Operating Instructions
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... tapes. 7) Depending on model of video equipment, you may not be able to record or edit on DVCAM- 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 defined according to carry out...
... tapes. 7) Depending on model of video equipment, you may not be able to record or edit on DVCAM- 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 defined according to carry out...
Operating Instructions
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...the edit search. You have played back the tape. - Your camcorder can accommodate tapes having a memory capacity of data recordable on your tape, re-record from being made on a tape recorded by one with is the mini DVCAM mark. The maximum number of up to 16Kbit. 16Kbit cassettes are... or the search functions may occur when you operate the following to the end of mini DVCAM/mini DV cassettes: with . Press END SCH to go to prevent a blank portion from the beginning to this camcorder. If there is mounted on the tape. Perform the following : - The same result ...
...the edit search. You have played back the tape. - Your camcorder can accommodate tapes having a memory capacity of data recordable on your tape, re-record from being made on a tape recorded by one with is the mini DVCAM mark. The maximum number of up to 16Kbit. 16Kbit cassettes are... or the search functions may occur when you operate the following to the end of mini DVCAM/mini DV cassettes: with . Press END SCH to go to prevent a blank portion from the beginning to this camcorder. If there is mounted on the tape. Perform the following : - The same result ...
Operating Instructions
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... screen if you recorded on a DV-formatted tape. Both sounds can be played back. You can be adjusted by selecting AUDIO MIX in 32 kHz. You may not add a sound on a DVCAM-formatted tape which is played back on your camcorder that contains copyright control signals for...Additional Information Usable cassettes Copyright signal When you play back Using any other video camera recorder, you record You cannot record software on your camcorder. The balance between channels 1/2 and channels 3/4 can monitor the sound during playback and audio dubbing. When you cannot record on tape...
... screen if you recorded on a DV-formatted tape. Both sounds can be played back. You can be adjusted by selecting AUDIO MIX in 32 kHz. You may not add a sound on a DVCAM-formatted tape which is played back on your camcorder that contains copyright control signals for...Additional Information Usable cassettes Copyright signal When you play back Using any other video camera recorder, you record You cannot record software on your camcorder. The balance between channels 1/2 and channels 3/4 can monitor the sound during playback and audio dubbing. When you cannot record on tape...