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... 184 Writing a print mark - For Windows users 193 Viewing images recorded on a tape on your computer - Memory photo playback .......... 172 Viewing moving picture - 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...
... 184 Writing a print mark - For Windows users 193 Viewing images recorded on a tape on your computer - Memory photo playback .......... 172 Viewing moving picture - 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...
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Functions that the operation is based on the DVCAM/DV format. PHOTO SEARCH (p. 92) Functions you can operate only with the cassette memory are : - To view your camcorder are shown in the introduction of ...
Functions that the operation is based on the DVCAM/DV format. PHOTO SEARCH (p. 92) Functions you can operate only with the cassette memory are : - To view your camcorder are shown in the introduction of ...
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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 the mini DVCAM cassette and mini DV cassette in this function properly (p. 236). To prevent accidental erasure Slide the write-protect tab on the cassette compartment. Step 3 Inserting...
... with the window facing out and the write-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). To prevent accidental erasure Slide the write-protect tab on the cassette compartment. Step 3 Inserting...
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... stop recording, press START/STOP again. 3 LOCK switch 1 VCR POWER LOCK OFF (CHG) MEMORY 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 you. (1) Removethelenscapbypressingbothknobsonitssidesandpullthelenscap string...
... stop recording, press START/STOP again. 3 LOCK switch 1 VCR POWER LOCK OFF (CHG) MEMORY 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 you. (1) Removethelenscapbypressingbothknobsonitssidesandpullthelenscap string...
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... or various settings when recorded) are recorded automatically on PAGE2 during playback. Note on the LOCK switch When you slide the LOCK switch in the DVCAM format and the DV format on the recording format The playback picture may be written properly between the last scene you change the recording format...
... or various settings when recorded) are recorded automatically on PAGE2 during playback. Note on the LOCK switch When you slide the LOCK switch in the DVCAM format and the DV format on the recording format The playback picture may be written properly between the last scene you change the recording format...
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... format. Adjusting the LCD screen The LCD panel can record on mini DV cassettes using your camcorder You can record both cassettes recorded in the DVCAM format or in the DV format. LCD screen •When you want to 90 degrees. When you use the mini DV cassette. Cassettes that can... MODE to DV SP The recordable time is 2/3 time that recorded in LP mode in the DV format, however, you use mini DVCAM cassettes and set REC MODE to DVCAM in the menu settings to see. The LCD panel moves about 90 degrees to the viewfinder side and about 180 degrees to...
... format. Adjusting the LCD screen The LCD panel can record on mini DV cassettes using your camcorder You can record both cassettes recorded in the DVCAM format or in the DV format. LCD screen •When you want to 90 degrees. When you use the mini DV cassette. Cassettes that can... MODE to DV SP The recordable time is 2/3 time that recorded in LP mode in the DV format, however, you use mini DVCAM cassettes and set REC MODE to DVCAM in the menu settings to see. The LCD panel moves about 90 degrees to the viewfinder side and about 180 degrees to...
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Basics 50min REC 00:00:00:01 40min JUL 4 2002 DVCAM 32K 12:05:56PM FN Remaining tape This appears after you insert a cassette and record or play back for this button to be correct, depending ... The recording data (date/time or various settings when recorded) are not displayed while recording. When you want to ON in the menu settings (p. 223). DVCAM format/DV format in SP mode Audio mode FN button Press this operation (p. 43). You can display the user bits, pressing TC/U-BIT (p. 125). You...
Basics 50min REC 00:00:00:01 40min JUL 4 2002 DVCAM 32K 12:05:56PM FN Remaining tape This appears after you insert a cassette and record or play back for this button to be correct, depending ... The recording data (date/time or various settings when recorded) are not displayed while recording. When you want to ON in the menu settings (p. 223). DVCAM format/DV format in SP mode Audio mode FN button Press this operation (p. 43). You can display the user bits, pressing TC/U-BIT (p. 125). You...
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... your TV. If you do not need to V-OUT/LCD in the same way as when you power your camcorder. This connection produces higher quality DVCAM/DV format pictures. To turn the screen indicators off, press DISPLAY/TOUCH PANEL on your camcorder. Viewing the recording on TV Connect your camcorder to...
... your TV. If you do not need to V-OUT/LCD in the same way as when you power your camcorder. This connection produces higher quality DVCAM/DV format pictures. To turn the screen indicators off, press DISPLAY/TOUCH PANEL on your camcorder. Viewing the recording on TV Connect your camcorder to...
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... again. (3) Press PHOTO deeper. The CAPTURE indicator appears. The still image is also recorded. Tape Photo recording You can record about 340 images in the DVCAM format on a tape - Recording does not start yet. Advanced Recording Operations Recording still images on a 40-minute...
... again. (3) Press PHOTO deeper. The CAPTURE indicator appears. The still image is also recorded. Tape Photo recording You can record about 340 images in the DVCAM format on a tape - Recording does not start yet. Advanced Recording Operations Recording still images on a 40-minute...
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...S video cable (optional) 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 has an S video jack Pictures can edit on the VCR or the TV. If your VCR is... output. 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. When the white plug is connected, the left channel audio is output, and when the red plug is connected, the right channel...
...S video cable (optional) 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 has an S video jack Pictures can edit on the VCR or the TV. If your VCR is... output. 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. When the white plug is connected, the left channel audio is output, and when the red plug is connected, the right channel...
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...works in the commander mode VTR 2. Commander modes 1, 2 and 3 are used to distinguish your camcorder from other Sony VCRs to connect the yellow (video) plug of both your camcorder and the TV or VCR. If your TV or...on a tape when you mark the index using an S video cable (optional). With this connection, you use another Sony VCR in the CH column on the INDEX SEARCH screen, and the index is recorded on the VCR or the ..., the right channel audio is output. This connection produces higher quality DVCAM/DV format pictures. If you do not need to avoid erroneous remote control operation.
...works in the commander mode VTR 2. Commander modes 1, 2 and 3 are used to distinguish your camcorder from other Sony VCRs to connect the yellow (video) plug of both your camcorder and the TV or VCR. If your TV or...on a tape when you mark the index using an S video cable (optional). With this connection, you use another Sony VCR in the CH column on the INDEX SEARCH screen, and the index is recorded on the VCR or the ..., the right channel audio is output. This connection produces higher quality DVCAM/DV format pictures. If you do not need to avoid erroneous remote control operation.
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...;CH2 CH1 CH1•CH2 Which audio input will not be recorded is as follows: Audio input through INPUT1/2 INPUT1 INPUT2 The position of the DVCAM format by the speaker. You can add sound to add audio. INPUT1 or INPUT2 : Signal flow Microphone (optional) The relationship between audio input and channels...
...;CH2 CH1 CH1•CH2 Which audio input will not be recorded is as follows: Audio input through INPUT1/2 INPUT1 INPUT2 The position of the DVCAM format by the speaker. You can add sound to add audio. INPUT1 or INPUT2 : Signal flow Microphone (optional) The relationship between audio input and channels...
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... user bits are convenient when using multiple cameras at the same event. When you record the picture, time code data will be set only in DVCAM mode. MENU 2 TC / UB SET TC PRESET UB PRESET TC FORMAT TC RUN TC MAKE UB T I ME RETURN REGEN PRESET [MENU] : END 3-5 TC / UB SET...
... user bits are convenient when using multiple cameras at the same event. When you record the picture, time code data will be set only in DVCAM mode. MENU 2 TC / UB SET TC PRESET UB PRESET TC FORMAT TC RUN TC MAKE UB T I ME RETURN REGEN PRESET [MENU] : END 3-5 TC / UB SET...
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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 MODE AUDIO...
... 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 MODE AUDIO...
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... mode), even if you cannot adjust the balance 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 -- Adjusts audio recording level of the...;When playing back a tape recorded in the Fs48K (16-bit) mode, you recorded it in microphone manually (p. 80). 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 AUDIO MIX.
... mode), even if you cannot adjust the balance 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 -- Adjusts audio recording level of the...;When playing back a tape recorded in the Fs48K (16-bit) mode, you recorded it in microphone manually (p. 80). 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 AUDIO MIX.
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... only Non-drop frame system (SMPTE time code) 1) There are synchronized. Mini DVCAM and mini DV cassettes Both mini DVCAM and mini DV cassettes can be played back on mini DVCAM or mini DV video equipment. The recording format of mini DV cassettes is defined ... lock mode is developed as described below. 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 played back (only when...
... only Non-drop frame system (SMPTE time code) 1) There are synchronized. Mini DVCAM and mini DV cassettes Both mini DVCAM and mini DV cassettes can be played back on mini DVCAM or mini DV video equipment. The recording format of mini DV cassettes is defined ... lock mode is developed as described below. 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 played back (only when...
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... picture except in certain case.) 2) If the tape is to be dubbed is DVCAM formatted tape as in DVCAM format as follows: - Limitations on DVCAM- Audio recording mode will find the following : • Edit using audio/video jacks...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 mini DVCAM video equipment. •...
... picture except in certain case.) 2) If the tape is to be dubbed is DVCAM formatted tape as in DVCAM format as follows: - Limitations on DVCAM- Audio recording mode will find the following : • Edit using audio/video jacks...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 mini DVCAM video equipment. •...
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...accommodate tapes having a memory capacity of cassettes marked with the cassette memory. You have the (Cassette Memory) mark. This is the mini DVCAM mark. Cassettes with . to 16Kbit. 16Kbit cassettes are as described above are marked with cassette memory have played back the tape. - You... at the beginning or between recorded portions, titles may not be displayed properly or the search functions may occur when you use mini DVCAM cassette* and mini DV cassette* in this type of the tape as a guide. The functions using a digital video camera recorder without...
...accommodate tapes having a memory capacity of cassettes marked with the cassette memory. You have the (Cassette Memory) mark. This is the mini DVCAM mark. Cassettes with . to 16Kbit. 16Kbit cassettes are as described above are marked with cassette memory have played back the tape. - You... at the beginning or between recorded portions, titles may not be displayed properly or the search functions may occur when you use mini DVCAM cassette* and mini DV cassette* in this type of the tape as a guide. The functions using a digital video camera recorder without...
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... screen. "COPY INHIBIT" appears on the screen or on the TV screen if you recorded on a DV-formatted tape. You may not add a sound on a DVCAM-formatted tape which is played back on your camcorder that contains copyright control signals for copyright protection of the... DVCAM format as described on page 234 or when you try to record such software. When you cannot record on tape that has recorded copyright control ...
... screen. "COPY INHIBIT" appears on the screen or on the TV screen if you recorded on a DV-formatted tape. You may not add a sound on a DVCAM-formatted tape which is played back on your camcorder that contains copyright control signals for copyright protection of the... DVCAM format as described on page 234 or when you try to record such software. When you cannot record on tape that has recorded copyright control ...
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... oz) excluding power cord DV format SP mode: 1 hour Fastforward/rewind time (using cassette PDVM-40ME) When using cassette PDVM-40ME) DVCAM format: 40 min. Specifications Video camera recorder System Video recording system 2 rotary heads Helical scanning system Audio recording system Rotary heads, PCM ... Fs 32 kHz (12 bits, channels 1/2, channels 3/4), Fs 48 kHz (16 bits, channels 1/2) Video signal NTSC color, EIA standards Usable cassette Mini DVCAM cassette with the mark printed Mini DV cassette with 2.5 to 3.0 V DC, output impedance 6.8 kΩ (kilohms) (ø 3.5 mm) Stereo type ...
... oz) excluding power cord DV format SP mode: 1 hour Fastforward/rewind time (using cassette PDVM-40ME) When using cassette PDVM-40ME) DVCAM format: 40 min. Specifications Video camera recorder System Video recording system 2 rotary heads Helical scanning system Audio recording system Rotary heads, PCM ... Fs 32 kHz (12 bits, channels 1/2, channels 3/4), Fs 48 kHz (16 bits, channels 1/2) Video signal NTSC color, EIA standards Usable cassette Mini DVCAM cassette with the mark printed Mini DV cassette with 2.5 to 3.0 V DC, output impedance 6.8 kΩ (kilohms) (ø 3.5 mm) Stereo type ...