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Sony DCR-PC350 Marketing Operation Manual

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© 2004 Sony Corporation
Digital Video Camera Recorder
DCR-PC350
2-050-779-11(1)

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  • Page 1 Camera Operations Guide Read this first Digital Video Camera Recorder DCR-PC350 © 2004 Sony Corporation 2-050-779-11(1)

  • Page 2: Memory Stick

    Read this first Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”...

  • Page 3: Notes On Use

    Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No.DCR-PC350 Serial No. Model No.AC- Serial No.
  • Page 4 Notes on the LCD panel, viewfinder, and lens • The LCD screen and the viewfinder are manufactured using extremely high-precision technology, so over 99.99% of the pixels are operational for effective use. However, there may be some tiny black points and/ or bright points (white, red, blue, or green in color) that appear constantly on the LCD screen and the viewfinder.
  • Page 5 Notes on handling the Handycam Station • When attaching your camcorder to the Handycam Station, insert your camcorder in the direction of the arrow as shown in the following illustration. Be sure to insert it all the way. • When removing your camcorder from the Handycam Station, hold both your camcorder and the Handycam Station as shown in the following illustration, and remove it from the Handycam...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Read this first ... 2 Quick Start Guide Recording movies ... 10 Recording still images ... 12 Recording/Playing back with ease ... 14 Getting started Step 1: Checking supplied items... 15 Step 2: Charging the battery pack... 16 Using an outside power source ...
  • Page 7 Recording a movie Recording a still image Making full use of Easy Handycam operation ... 38 Adjusting the exposure... 38 Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects ... 38 Fixing the exposure for the selected subject – Flexible spot meter ... 39 Adjusting the exposure manually ...
  • Page 8 Advanced operations Using the Menu Selecting menu items ... 63 Using the (CAMERA SET) menu – PROGRAM AE/WHITE BAL./16:9 WIDE, etc..65 Using the (MEMORY SET) menu – BURST/QUALITY/IMAGE SIZE/ ALL ERASE/NEW FOLDER, etc..71 Using the (PICT. APPLI.) menu –...
  • Page 9 Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad ...126 Usable cassette tapes ...127 About the “Memory Stick” ...128 About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack ...130 About i.LINK ...132 Maintenance and precautions ...133 Specification ...136 Quick Reference Identifying parts and controls ...139 Index ...147 Refer also to other operating instructions supplied with your camcorder: •...

  • Page 10: Quick Start Guide

    Quick Start Guide Recording movies Attach the charged battery pack to the camcorder. To charge the battery, see page 16. Slide the BATT (battery release) lever in the direction of 1 and push it down in the direction of 2. Remove the battery terminal cover when it lifts up in the direction of 3.

  • Page 11: Start Recording While Checking The Subject On The Lcd Screen

    Start recording while checking the subject on the LCD screen. The date and time is not set up in the default setting. To set the date and time, see page 21. Remove the lens cap. Open the LCD panel. While pressing the green button, slide the POWER switch down to light up the...

  • Page 12: Recording Still Images

    Recording still images Attach the charged battery pack to the camcorder. To charge the battery, see page 16. Slide the BATT (battery release) lever in the direction of 1 and push it down in the direction of 2. Remove the battery terminal cover when it lifts up in the direction of 3.
  • Page 13 Start recording while checking the subject on the LCD screen. The date and time is not set up in the default setting. To set the date and time, see page 21. Remove the lens cap. Open the LCD panel. While pressing the green button, slide the POWER switch repeatedly until the...

  • Page 14: Recording/Playing Back With Ease

    Recording/Playing back with ease By switching to Easy Handycam operation, recording/playback operation becomes even easier. Easy Handycam operation allows easy recording/playback for even first time users by providing only the basic functions for recording/playback. Press EASY when recording/ playing back. EASY lights up in blue (1) and screen font size increases (2) during Easy Handycam operation.

  • Page 15: Getting Started

    Getting started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure you have following items supplied with your camcorder. The number in parentheses indicates the number of that item supplied. “Memory Stick Duo” 16MB (1) You can use only a “Memory Stick Duo,” which is about half the size of a standard “Memory Stick,”...

  • Page 16: Step 2: Charging The Battery Pack

    Step 2: Charging the battery pack You can charge the battery by attaching the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (F series) to your camcorder. b Note • You cannot use batteries other than the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (F series) (p. 130). • Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the AC Adaptor or battery terminals with any metallic objects.
  • Page 17 Insert your camcorder into the Handycam Station. Slide the POWER switch up to OFF (CHG). The CHARGE lamp lights up and charging starts. To charge the battery pack using only the AC Adaptor DC plug DC IN jack Power cord AC Adaptor To the wall outlet You can charge the battery pack on a trip, even...
  • Page 18 You can check the battery’s current charge level and its current remaining recording time both during charging or when the power is turned off. Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG). Open the LCD panel. Press DISPLAY/BATT INFO. The battery information appears for about 7 seconds.

  • Page 19: Using An Outside Power Source

    Battery pack LCD panel opened NP-FF50 NP-FF51 (supplied) NP-FF70 NP-FF71 * With LCD BACKLIGHT set to ON. b Note • The power will not be supplied from the battery pack even when the power cord is disconnected from the wall outlet in the following cases: –...

  • Page 20: Step 4: Adjusting The Lcd Panel And Viewfinder

    Step 4: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder Adjusting the LCD panel You can adjust the angle and brightness of the LCD panel to meet various recording situations. Even when there are obstructions between you and the subject, you can check the subject on the LCD screen during recording by adjusting the angle of the LCD panel.

  • Page 21: Step 5: Setting The Date And Time

    the viewfinder. Have the LCD panel rotated 180 degrees and closed with the screen facing out. Set the power mode to CAMERA-TAPE or CAMERA-MEMORY (p. 19). Close the LCD panel with the screen facing out. appears on the screen. Touch [Set LCD off?] appears on the screen.

  • Page 22: Step 6: Inserting The Recording Media

    Touch [MENU]. 60min –: –– :–– CAMERA SET PROGRAM AE SPOT METER EXPOSURE Select (TIME/LANGU.) with , then touch 60min –: –– :–– DISPLA Y MENU ROTATE A. SHUT OFF CLOCK SET ––:––:–– WORLD LANGUAGE PROGRAM AE Select [CLOCK SET] with then touch –: ––: ––...

  • Page 23: Inserting A "Memory Stick Duo

    Press The cassette compartment automatically slides back in. Close the lid. To eject the cassette Slide the OPEN/EJECT direction of the arrow and open the lid. The cassette compartment automatically comes out and opens up. Take out the cassette, then press The cassette compartment automatically slides back in.

  • Page 24: Step 7: Setting The Screen Language

    “Memory Stick Duo” slot may be damaged or the still image in the “Memory Stick Duo” may be erased. • Do not insert anything other than a “Memory Stick Duo” into the “Memory Stick Duo” slot. Doing so may cause a malfunction of your camcorder. •...
  • Page 25 Select the desired language with , then touch z Tip • Your camcorder offers [ENG [SIMP]] (simplified English) for when you cannot find your native tongue among the options. Getting started...

  • Page 26: Recording

    Recording Recording movies You can record movies on a tape or a “Memory Stick Duo.” Before recording, follow steps 1 to 7 in “Getting started” (p. 15 to p. 24). When you are recording on a tape, movies will be recorded along with stereo sound. When you are recording on a “Memory Stick Duo”...
  • Page 27 Indicators displayed during recording on a tape The indicators will not be recorded on the tape. Date/time and the camera settings data (p. 58) will not be displayed during recording. 60min 0:00:00 60min P-MENU A Indicators for Cassette Memory cassettes B Approximate remaining battery and continuous recording time The indicated time may not be correct...

  • Page 28: Recording For A Longer Time

    • When you are recording on a “Memory Stick Duo” with an external flash (optional) connected to the accessory shoe, turn off the power of the external flash to prevent charging noise being recorded. z Tip • If you do not use your camcorder for a long time, remove the cassette and store it.

  • Page 29: Recording In Mirror Mode

    1 cm (approx. 1/2 inch)* 80 cm (approx. 2 5/8 feet)* * The minimum distance required between your camcorder and the subject to get a sharp focus in that position of the lever. Move the power zoom lever slightly for a slower zoom.

  • Page 30: Recording Movies Fit For Breaking Into Still Images - Progressive Recording Mode

    REC START/STOP REC START/STOP Touch Touch [SELF-TIMER]. If the item is not displayed on the screen, touch . If you cannot find it, touch [MENU], and select it from the (CAMERA SET) menu (p. 65). 60min STBY 0:00:00 SELF–TIMER: Touch [ON], then appears.

  • Page 31: Recording Still Images

    [MENU], and select [PROGRES. REC] from the (CAMERA SET) menu. Touch [ON], then appears. Press REC START/STOP. Press it again to stop recording. To cancel the progressive recording mode Follow steps 1 and 2, then select [OFF] in step Note on the progressive recording mode In a normal TV broadcast, the screen is divided into 2 finer fields and these are displayed in turn, every 1/60 of a second.
  • Page 32 Slide the POWER switch repeatedly until the CAMERA-MEMORY lamp lights up. The selected recording folder is displayed. Slide the POWER switch while pressing the green button. Press and hold PHOTO lightly. You will hear a light beeping sound when the focus and brightness settings are adjusted.

  • Page 33: Selecting Image Quality Or Size

    Selecting image quality or size Select the (MEMORY SET) menu, [STILL SET], then [ QUALITY] or IMAGE SIZE] (p. 72). The number of pictures you can record on a “Memory Stick Duo” varies depending on the quality/size of the image and the recording environment.

  • Page 34: Using The Self-Timer

    The settings are displayed cyclically in the following order. When the red-eye reduction feature is turned off No indicator displayed: Automatically flashes when there is not enough surrounding light. (Forced flash): Always uses the flash regardless of the surrounding brightness. (No flash): Always records without using the flash.

  • Page 35: Recording A Still Image On A "Memory Stick Duo" While Recording Movies On A Tape

    [MENU] and select it from the (CAMERA SET) menu. 60min FINE 2016 SELF–TIMER: Touch [ON], then appears. 60min FINE 2016 P-MENU Press PHOTO fully. You will hear a beep sound counting down for about 10 seconds (The count down indication begins from 8). The image is recorded.

  • Page 36: Recording With Ease - Easy Handycam

    Recording with ease – Easy Handycam With this Easy Handycam operation, most of the camera settings are set to automatic mode, only basic functions become available, and screen font size increases for easy viewing. Even first time users can enjoy easy recording.

  • Page 37: Recording A Still Image

    – USB Streaming • During Easy Handycam operation, the following buttons are not available: – LCD BACKLIGHT (p. 20) – BACK LIGHT (p. 38) – FOCUS (p. 41) • During Easy Handycam operation, the settings of the functions that are not displayed on the screen return to their defaults.

  • Page 38: Making Full Use Of Easy Handycam Operation

    Making full use of Easy Handycam operation Touch [MENU]. The available menu items are displayed on the screen. Example: In the CAMERA-MEMORY mode 60mi n SELF- TIMER CLOCK LAN- BEEP GUAGE Touch the desired item. Select the desired setting. For [CLOCK SET] Set [Y] (year) with Set [M] (month), [D] (day), hour and minutes in the same way as [Y] (year),...

  • Page 39: Fixing The Exposure For The Selected Subject - Flexible Spot Meter

    Fixing the exposure for the selected subject – Flexible spot meter You can adjust and fix the exposure to the subject, so that it is recorded in suitable brightness even when there is strong contrast between the subject and the background (such as subjects in the limelight on stage).

  • Page 40: Recording In Dark Places - Nightshot, Etc

    Adjust the exposure by touching (dim)/ (bright), then touch 60min STBY 0:00:00 P-MENU To return the setting to automatic exposure Follow steps 1 and 2, then select [AUTO] in step 3. b Note • You cannot use the manual exposure together with: –...

  • Page 41: Adjusting The Focus

    To cancel Super NightShot, follow steps 3 and 4, then select [OFF] in step 5. Or, set the NIGHTSHOT switch to OFF. To record a clearer picture in color on the tape – Color Slow Shutter Slide the POWER switch to select the CAMERA-TAPE mode.

  • Page 42: Adjusting The Focus Manually

    To adjust the focus automatically Follow steps 1 and 2, then touch [AUTO] in step 3. Or, press FOCUS after step 4. b Note • You cannot use the SPOT FOCUS function together with [PROGRAM AE]. • Focusing distance information will not be displayed. •...

  • Page 43: Recording A Picture Using Various Effects

    Recording a picture using various effects POWER switch Fading in and out of a scene – FADER You can add the following effects to currently recording pictures. [BLACK FADER] [WHITE FADER] [MOSAIC FADER] [MONOTONE] When fading in, the picture gradually changes from black-and-white to color.

  • Page 44: Using Special Effects - Digital Effect

    60min STBY 0:00:00 MOSAIC FADER P-MENU Press REC START/STOP. The fader indicator stops flashing and disappears when the fade is complete. To cancel the operation Follow steps 2 and 3, then select [OFF] in step b Note • You cannot use the FADER function together with: –...
  • Page 45 [TRAIL] You can record a picture so that an incidental image like a trail is left. [SLOW SHUTTR] (Slow Shutter) You can slow down the shutter speed. This mode is suitable for shooting a subject more clearly in a dark place. [OLD MOVIE] You can add an old movie-type atmosphere to pictures.

  • Page 46: Overlaying Still Images On Movies On A Tape - Memory Mix

    – [AE SHIFT] is anything other than 0 – [16:9 WIDE] mode – Progressive recording mode – Picture effect ([PICT.EFFECT]) • When you are recording with [CINEMA EFECT], you cannot switch over to any other types of Digital effects. • When you set [DELAY MOTION], the effect is canceled during the zoom operation.

  • Page 47: Start Recording

    The still image stored in the “Memory Stick Duo” will be displayed on the thumbnail screen. Thumbnail screen 60min STBY 0:00:00 MEMORY MIX: M CAM LUMI. CAM M M CAM CHROMA CHROMA 101–0001 Touch (previous)/ select the still image to overlap. Touch the desired effect.

  • Page 48: Searching For The Starting Point

    Searching for the starting point Searching for the last scene of the most recent recording – END SEARCH This function is handy when you have played back the tape, for example, but want to start recording right after the most recently recorded scene.

  • Page 49: Reviewing The Most Recently Recorded Scenes - Rec Review

    Keep touching (to go backward)/ (to go forward) and release it at the point where you want the recording to start. Reviewing the most recently recorded scenes – Rec review You can view a few seconds of the scene recorded just before you stopped the tape. Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to select the CAMERA-TAPE mode.

  • Page 50: Playback

    Playback Viewing movies recorded on a tape Make sure you have a recorded cassette inserted into your camcorder. Some of the operations are possible using the Remote Commander. When you want to play back recordings on your TV, see page 60. z Tip •...

  • Page 51: Playing Back In Various Modes

    Indicators displayed during tape playback 60min 0:00:00:15 30min A Remaining battery B Recording mode (SP or LP) C Tape transport indicator D Time code (hour: minute: second: frame) or tape counter (hour: minute: second) E Personal Menu button (p. 63) F Video operation buttons When a “Memory Stick Duo”...

  • Page 52: Viewing Recordings With Added Effects - Digital Effect

    Viewing recordings with added effects – Digital effect You can apply [DELAY MOTION], [STILL], [FLASH], [LUMI. KEY], and [TRAIL] effects when viewing recorded pictures. For details on each effect, see page 44. POWER switch Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to select the PLAY/EDIT mode.

  • Page 53: Viewing Recordings On A "Memory Stick Duo

    Viewing recordings on a “Memory Stick Duo” You can view pictures one at a time on the screen. When you have a lot of pictures, you can list them to search through them easily. Make sure you have a recorded “Memory Stick Duo”...

  • Page 54: Playing Back In Various Modes From A "Memory Stick Duo

    Indicators displayed during “Memory Stick Duo” playback 60min 10 / 10 2016 101–0010 0:00:00 P-MENU A Remaining battery B Image size C Picture number/Total number of recorded pictures in the current playback folder D Playback folder E Playing time (movies only) F Previous/next folder icon The following indicators appear when the first or last picture of the current folder is...

  • Page 55: Playing Back With Ease - Easy Handycam

    To display 6 pictures at a time, including movies – Index Screen Touch Previous 6 pictures B mark 101–0002 2 / 10 Movie icon Next 6 pictures * The picture displayed before switching to the index screen. To return to the single display mode, touch the picture that you want to display.

  • Page 56: Making Full Use Of Easy Handycam Operation

    (play/pause)/ (fast forward)/ (stop)/ (rewind) You can operate these operations and SLOWy on the Remote Commander. When playing back on a “Memory Stick Duo” Touch The following buttons can be operated. (previous)/ (next)/ pause for movie)/ (delete) You can control playback with the Remote Commander.

  • Page 57: Various Playback Functions

    Various playback functions You can magnify a small subject in a recording and display it on the screen. You can also display the recorded date and the name of the folder in which the picture is recorded. POWER switch Power zoom lever Zoom buttons on LCD frame DISPLAY/BATT INFO...

  • Page 58: Displaying The Screen Indicators

    z Tip • You can also change the zoom ratio using the zoom buttons on LCD frame. • If you press DISPLAY/BATT INFO during the playback zoom operation, the frame will disappear. Displaying the screen indicators You can choose to display the time code, tape counter, and other information on the screen.

  • Page 59: Shutter Speed

    E Shutter speed F Aperture value * Appears only during tape playback b Note • Camera setting data do not appear when movies on a “Memory Stick Duo” are played back. z Tip • Exposure adjustment value (0EV) appears when a “Memory Stick Duo”...

  • Page 60: Playing The Picture On A Tv

    Playing the picture on a TV A/V jack S VIDEO jack Signal flow * By using an S video cable (optional), higher quality DV format pictures can be produced. When there is an S VIDEO jack on the device to be connected, connecting the S video cable (optional) to the S VIDEO jacks on both your camcorder or the Handycam Station and the device instead of using...

  • Page 61: Locating A Scene On A Tape For Playback

    Locating a scene on a tape for playback Searching quickly for a desired scene – Zero set memory m REW PLAY STOP DISPLAY ZERO SET MEMORY During playback, press ZERO SET MEMORY on the Remote Commander at the point you want to locate later on.

  • Page 62: Searching For A Scene By Date Of Recording - Date Search

    Press .(previous)/> (next) on the Remote Commander to select a title that you want to play. Playback starts automatically from the selected title. TITLE SEARCH 0:00:00:00 Present point on the tape 1 HELLO ! HAPPY BIRTHDAY HAPPY HOLIDAYS CONGRATULATIONS ! OUR SWEET BABY WEDDING Point where the...

  • Page 63: Using The Menu

    Advanced operations Using the Menu Selecting menu items You can change various settings or make detailed adjustments using the menu items displayed on the screen. POWER switch Turn on the power (p. 19). Touch The Personal Menu appears. Items that are used often are displayed as short-cuts.
  • Page 64 Touch , then to hide the menu screen. You can also touch (return) to go back to a screen each time you touch the button. To use the short-cuts of the Personal Menu The available items vary depending on the power mode of your camcorder.

  • Page 65: Using The (Camera Set) Menu

    Using the (CAMERA SET) menu – PROGRAM AE/WHITE BAL./16:9 WIDE, etc. You can select items listed below on the CAMERA SET menu. To select items, see “Selecting menu items” (p. 63). PROGRAM AE You can record pictures easily in a situation that requires various techniques by selecting the following settings.

  • Page 66: Spot Meter

    * Your camcorder is adjusted to focus only on subjects in the middle to far distance. **Your camcorder is adjusted to focus only on distant subjects. Note • [SPORTS] (sports lesson) will not work when the POWER switch is set to CAMERA- MEMORY.

  • Page 67: Auto Shutter

    • For better color balance adjustment when [WHITE BAL.] is set to [AUTO], aim your camcorder at a nearby white object for about 10 seconds after setting the POWER switch to CAMERA-TAPE when: – You remove the battery pack for replacement. –...
  • Page 68 EXP. FOCUS When you are recording pictures on a “Memory Stick Duo” while focusing manually, you can see if the focus is correctly adjusted by magnifying the center of the picture to twice its original size (p. 42). GOFF ON ( FLASH SET Note that these settings will not function with external flashes (optional) that do not support the following settings.

  • Page 69: Digital Zoom

    ZEBRA This is useful as a guide when adjusting the brightness. When you change the default setting, GOFF Note • Portions of the screen where brightness is above 100 IRE may appear overexposed. • The zebra pattern is diagonal stripes that appear in portions of the screen where brightness exceeds a preset level.
  • Page 70 Refer also to the manuals supplied with your TV. When viewed on the LCD screen/viewfinder * Picture appears in full screen when the wide-screen TV switches to full mode. **Played in 4:3 mode. When you play a picture in the wide mode, it appears as you have seen on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder.

  • Page 71: Using The (Memory Set) Menu

    Using the (MEMORY SET) menu – BURST/QUALITY/IMAGE SIZE/ALL ERASE/NEW FOLDER, etc. You can select items listed below on the MEMORY SET menu. To select items, see “Selecting menu items” (p. 63). STILL SET BURST You can record several still images one after another. The number of images you can record changes with the image size and space available on the “Memory Stick Duo”...

  • Page 72: Movie Set

    QUALITY GFINE ( STANDARD IMAGE SIZE G2016 × 1512 1600 × 1200 640 × 480 ( MOVIE SET IMAGE SIZE G320 × 240 ( 160 × 112 ( REMAINING GAUTO ALL ERASE You can delete all the pictures on a “Memory Stick Duo” that are not write- protected.

  • Page 73: New Folder

    [YES] Touch To cancel deletion of all pictures, select [NO]. Touch Note • The folder will not be deleted even when you delete all the pictures in the folder. • Do not do any of the following while [ – Move the POWER switch to select other power modes. –...
  • Page 74 Note • You cannot delete the created folders using your camcorder. You will have to format the “Memory Stick Duo” (p. 73), or delete them using your computer. • The number of pictures that can be recorded on a “Memory Stick Duo” may decrease as the number of folders increases on the “Memory Stick Duo.”...

  • Page 75: Etc

    Using the (PICT. APPLI.) menu – PICT. EFFECT/SLIDE SHOW/FRAME REC/SMTH INT. REC, etc. You can select items listed below on the PICT. APPLI. menu. To select items, see “Selecting menu items” (p. 63). FADER See page 43 for details. OVERLAP See page 44 for details.

  • Page 76: Memory Mix

    PASTEL MOSAIC Note • You cannot add effects to externally input pictures. Also, you cannot output pictures edited with Picture effects via the • You can copy pictures edited using picture effects to a “Memory Stick Duo” (p. 96) or to another tape (p.
  • Page 77 To cancel the slide show, touch [END]. To pause, touch [PAUSE]. • You can select the first picture for the slide show by touching [START]. • If movies are played in the slide show, you can adjust the volume by touching (decrease)/ FRAME REC You can record pictures with a stop-motion animated effect by alternately frame...
  • Page 78 Select the desired interval by touching You can select from 1 to 120 seconds for the interval. Touch [REC START]. Recording starts and z changes to red. When your camcorder has shot several frames, it records them on the tape, after performing the END SEARCH function depending on the interval length.

  • Page 79: Demo Mode

    INT. REC-STL This function is useful to observe the movement of clouds or the change of daylight. Your camcorder will shoot a still image at a selected interval and record it on a “Memory Stick Duo.” a: Shooting time b: Interval Touch Select a desired interval time (1, 5, or 10 minutes), then touch Touch [ON], then touch...

  • Page 80: Using The (Edit/Play) Menu

    See page 95 and 96 for details. BURN DVD When your camcorder is connected to a Sony VAIO series personal computer, you can easily burn the picture recorded on the tape on a DVD (Direct Access to “Click to DVD”) using this command. See the supplied “Computer Applications Guide”...
  • Page 81 BURN VCD When your camcorder is connected to a personal computer, you can easily burn the picture recorded on the tape on a CD-R (Direct Access to Video CD Burn) using this command. See the supplied “Computer Applications Guide” for details. END SEARCH EXEC CANCEL...
  • Page 82 3 Touch character in the same manner. 4 When you have finished entering characters, touch Touch Touch desired color, position or size. Color white t yellow t violet t red t cyan t green t blue Position You can select from 8 to 9 choices. Size small y large (You can only select the small size when you are entering more than 13...

  • Page 83: Tape Title

    TAPE TITLE You can label a cassette with Cassette Memory (up to 10 letters). The label will be displayed for approximately 5 seconds when you select the CAMERA-TAPE mode and insert a cassette, or when you select the PLAY/EDIT mode. Up to 4 titles will be displayed at the same time if the cassette has titles superimposed.

  • Page 84: (Pict. Appli.) Menu

    Select to record in the SP (Standard Play) mode on a cassette. Select to increase the recording time to 1.5 times the SP mode (Long Play). The use of Sony Excellence/Master mini DV cassette is recommended to get the most out of your camcorder.
  • Page 85 Note • You can play back a dual sound track cassette on this camcorder. However, you cannot record a dual sound track on this camcorder. • The setting returns to [STEREO] when you disconnect the power source from your camcorder for more than 5 minutes. AUDIO MIX You can adjust the audio balance between the originally recorded sound (ST1) and sound added afterwards (ST2) on the tape (p.
  • Page 86 Note • When you connect your camcorder to the wall outlet, [BRIGHT] is automatically selected for the setting. • When you select [BRIGHT], battery life is reduced by about 10 percent during recording. A/V c DV OUT You can connect a digital device and an analog device to your camcorder and convert the signal transmitted from the connected devices to the appropriate signal on your camcorder.

  • Page 87: Data Code

    DATA CODE GOFF DATE/TIME CAMERA DATA REMAINING GAUTO REMOTE CTRL Note • The setting returns to [ON] when you have the power source disconnected from your camcorder for more than 5 minutes. REC LED BEEP GMELODY NORMAL Select not to display date, time and the camera settings data during playback.
  • Page 88 DISPLAY GLCD PANEL V-OUT/PANEL Note • You cannot input a signal to your camcorder if you press DISPLAY/BATT INFO while [V-OUT/PANEL] is selected. MENU ROTATE You can select the scrolling direction (up or down) of the menu items on the LCD screen when you touch GNORMAL OPPOSITE...

  • Page 89: Etc

    Using the (TIME/ LANGU.) menu – CLOCK SET/ WORLD TIME, etc. You can select items listed below on the TIME/ LANGU. menu. To select items, see “Selecting menu items” (p. 63). CLOCK SET You can set the date and time (p. 21). WORLD TIME You can adjust the time difference when using your camcorder abroad.

  • Page 90: (Time/Langu.) Menu

    Customizing Personal Menu You can add frequently used menu items to Personal Menu, or sort them in the order you like (customizing). You can customize the Personal Menu for each power mode of your camcorder. Adding a menu – Add You can add frequently used menu items to Personal Menu for easier and faster access.
  • Page 91 Deleting menu – Delete Touch STBY Touch [P-MENU SET UP]. If the desired menu is not displayed on the screen, touch until the menu is displayed. 60min STBY 0:00:00 P–MENU SET UP DELETE SORT RESET Touch [DELETE]. STBY Touch the menu that you want to delete.
  • Page 92 Touch the menu item you want to move. STBY Touch to move the menu item to the desired place. STBY Touch To sort more items, repeat steps 4 to 6. Touch [END]. Touch b Note • You cannot move [P-MENU SET UP]. Initializing the settings You can initialize Personal Menu to the default settings after adding or deleting menus.

  • Page 93: Dubbing/Editing

    Dubbing/Editing Connecting to a VCR or TV Connecting with an i.LINK cable DV Interface S VIDEO jack A/V jack A/V connecting cable (supplied) Signal flow * By using an S video cable (optional), higher quality DV format pictures can be produced. When there is an S VIDEO jack on the device to be connected, connecting the S video cable (optional) to the S VIDEO jacks on both your camcorder or the...

  • Page 94: Dubbing To Another Tape

    connect the same cables to both your camcorder and the Handycam Station. The image might be distorted. To use an i.LINK cable for connection Use an i.LINK cable (optional) to connect your camcorder to other device via the Interface. The video and sound signals are transmitted digitally, producing high quality pictures.

  • Page 95: Recording Pictures From A Vcr Or Tv

    Recording pictures from a VCR or TV You can record and edit pictures or TV programs from a VCR or TV on a tape or a “Memory Stick Duo” inserted in your camcorder. You can also record a scene as a still image on a “Memory Stick Duo.”...

  • Page 96: Dubbing Pictures From A Tape To A "Memory Stick Duo

    to record the scene, and select other scene as described above. Dubbing/Editing Dubbing pictures from a tape to a “Memory Stick Duo” You can record movies (with sound recorded in monaural) or still images (fixed to image size [640 × 480]) on a “Memory Stick Duo.” Make sure you have a recorded tape and a “Memory Stick Duo”...

  • Page 97: Dubbing Still Images From A "Memory Stick Duo" To A Tape

    Touch , then b Note • The Data code and titles recorded on the tape cannot be recorded on the “Memory Stick Duo.” The time and date the picture is recorded on the “Memory Stick Duo” will be recorded. • The sound is recorded in 32kHz monaural. z Tip •...

  • Page 98: Dubbing Selected Scenes From A Tape

    Touch , then b Note • You cannot dub the index screen. • You may not be able to dub images modified on your computer or recorded with other camcorders on your camcorder. • You cannot dub MPEG movies on the tape. Dubbing/Editing Dubbing selected scenes from a tape...
  • Page 99 Connect your VCR to the camcorder as a recording device (p. 93). You can use either the A/V connecting cable or the i.LINK cable to make the connection. The dubbing procedure is easier with the i.LINK connection. Prepare your VCR. •...
  • Page 100 When connecting with an i.LINK cable Touch [i.LINK], then 2 : Adjusting the synchronization of the VCR” (p. 102). Dubbing/Editing To set the [IR SETUP] code When you connect with an A/V connecting . Go on to “Step cable, you need to check the [IR SETUP] code signal to see if your VCR can be operated by your camcorder (infrared ray emitter).
  • Page 101 The following [IR SETUP] codes are recorded on your camcorder by default. (It is set at “3” as the default setting.) Manufacturing [IR SETUP] code company Sony 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Admiral (M. Wards) Aiwa 47, 54, 80 Akai...
  • Page 102 Step 2 : Adjusting the synchronization of the VCR Follow the steps below when you are performing digital program edit for the first time to a tape in a VCR. You can skip this setting if you have set up your VCR before using the following procedure.
  • Page 103 Recording the selected scenes as programs When you are performing a digital program edit for the first time to a tape in a VCR, go through the procedures described in Steps 1 and 2 (p. 98 to p. 102) beforehand. Prepare a cassette or a “Memory Stick Duo.”...
  • Page 104 Touch [MARK OUT]. The ending point of the first program is set, and the lower part of the program mark changes to light blue. PROG. EDIT 0:00:00:00 MARK EDIT START UNDO TOTAL 0:00:00:12 SCENE Repeat steps 7 to 10 and create programs.

  • Page 105: Dubbing Sound To A Recorded Tape

    Dubbing sound to a recorded tape Preparing for audio recording Internal microphone Intelligent accessory shoe S VIDEO jack Signal flow Record audio in one of the following ways. • Using the internal microphone (no connection required). • Connecting a microphone (optional) to the MIC jack.

  • Page 106: Recording Sound

    using the A/V connecting cable. However, the sound you have recorded afterwards is not output from the speaker. Check the sound by using a TV. • Do not connect A/V connecting cables to both your camcorder and the Handycam Station. The sound might be distorted.

  • Page 107: Deleting Recorded Pictures

    Checking and adjusting the recorded sound Play back the tape on which you have recorded audio in “Recording sound” (p. 106). Touch Touch [MENU]. Touch to select (STANDARD SET), then touch 60min 0:00:00:00 TITLE DEL TAPE TITLE ALL ERASE REC MODE AUDIO MODE VOLUME MUL TI SOUND...

  • Page 108: Marking Recorded Images With Specific Information

    To delete pictures on the index screen You can easily search for the picture to be deleted by displaying 6 pictures at once. Slide the POWER switch to select the PLAY/EDIT mode. Touch Touch Touch Touch [ DELETE]. Touch the picture you want to delete. appears on the image to be deleted.

  • Page 109: Print Mark

    Touch [PROTECT]. PROTECT 101–0002 2/ 10 Touch the image that you want to protect. appears on the PROTECT selected image. 101–0002 2/ 10 Touch Touch [END]. To cancel image protection Follow steps 1 to 5, then touch the image to cancel image protection.

  • Page 110: Printing Recorded Images (Pictbridge Compliant Printer)

    b Note • When the “Memory Stick Duo” already contains images marked by another device, marking images on your camcorder may change the print mark information entered by the other device. Dubbing/Editing Printing recorded images (PictBridge compliant printer) With a PictBridge compatible printer, you can easily print still images recorded on the camcorder without using a computer.
  • Page 111 Select (STANDARD SET), then [USB-PLY/EDT] by touching Select [PictBridge], then touch Touch Connect the USB jack (p. 143) of your Handycam Station to a printer using the supplied USB cable, then set the USB ON/OFF switch on the Handycam Station to ON. The location of the USB jack of the printer differs depending on the model.
  • Page 112 To print another image Repeat steps 1 to 6. To stop printing Touch [CANCEL] while printing. To finish printing Touch [END] and disconnect the USB cable from your Handycam Station and printer. b Note • Do not attempt the following operations when is on the screen.

  • Page 113: Troubleshooting

    The supplied Remote Commander does not function. The camcorder gets warm. persists, remove the power source and contact your Sony dealer. If “C:ss:ss” is displayed on the LCD screen or the viewfinder, the self-diagnosis display function is activated. See page 121 for details.

  • Page 114: Cassette Tapes

    If the problem persists, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet and contact your Sony dealer. The battery pack may be damaged. (p. 16) • The temperature of the environment is too low, or the battery pack has not been charged enough.
  • Page 115 Symptom The Cassette Memory indicator does not appear while using a cassette with Cassette Memory. The remaining tape indicator is not displayed. A cassette label is not recorded. LCD screen/viewfinder Symptom An unknown language appears on the screen. An unknown picture appears on the screen.
  • Page 116 Recording If you are using a “Memory Stick Duo” for recording, refer also to the “Memory Stick Duo” section. (p. 118) Symptom The tape does not start when you press REC START/STOP. The power abruptly turns off. The SteadyShot does not function. The auto focus does not function.
  • Page 117 Use a cleaning cassette (optional). cTry again from the beginning. cUse a Sony mini DV cassette. Cause and/or Corrective Actions cIf the tape has reached the end, rewind the tape. (p. 50) cClean the head using the cleaning cassette (optional).
  • Page 118 Symptom END SEARCH does not work correctly. Noises appear and is displayed on the screen. is displayed on the screen. • The tape you are playing was recorded on another device with a 4ch “Memory Stick Duo” Symptom Cannot operate functions using the “Memory Stick Duo.”...
  • Page 119 Symptom Cannot delete all pictures at once. Image protection cannot be applied. Cannot mark pictures for print. The data file name is not indicated correctly. The data file name flashes. Dubbing/Editing Symptom Pictures from connected devices are not displayed on the LCD screen or the viewfinder.
  • Page 120 VCR correctly, then check the connection between your camcorder and the VCR. (p. 93) cWhen your camcorder is connected to a DV device that is not a Sony product via an i.LINK cable, select [IR] in step11 of “Step 1: Preparing your camcorder and VCR for operation”...

  • Page 121: Warning Indicators And Messages

    “Memory Stick Duo”) Cause and/or Corrective Actions Some symptoms can be fixed by yourself. If the problem persists even after you tried a couple of times, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. C:04:ss cA battery pack that is not an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack is being used.
  • Page 122 Indication (Warning indicator pertaining to “Memory Stick Duo” formatting)* (Warning indicator pertaining to incompatible “Memory Stick Duo”)* Q (Warning indicator pertaining to the tape) Z (Eject cassette warning)* - (Warning indicator pertaining to image deletion)* - (Warning indicator pertaining to the write-protect of the “Memory Stick Duo”) (Warning indicator pertaining to the flash)

  • Page 123: Warning Messages

    Warning messages If messages appear on the screen, check the following. See the page in parentheses for details. Subjects Indications Battery Use the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack. Battery level is low. Old battery. Use a new one. Z Re-attach the power source. % Z Moisture condensation.
  • Page 124 Subjects Indications “Memory Stick NO FILE AVAILABLE. Duo” Charging... cannot record still images. USB streaming... This function is not available. Memory Stick folders are full. Cannot record still images on Memory Stick. Cannot record movies on Memory Stick. Cannot record Memory Stick movie on a tape. PictBridge Check the connected device.
  • Page 125 Subjects Indications Others Cannot record due to copyright protection. Cannot add audio. Disconnect the i.LINK cable. Not recorded in SP mode. Cannot add audio. Not recorded in 12-bit audio. Cannot add audio. Cannot add audio on the blank portion of a tape. Cannot add audio.

  • Page 126: Additional Information

    Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad Power supply You can use your camcorder in any countries/ regions using the AC Adaptor supplied with your camcorder within AC 100 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz. Use a commercially available AC plug adaptor [a], if necessary, depending on the design of the wall outlet [b].

  • Page 127: Usable Cassette Tapes

    Usable cassette tapes You can use the mini DV format cassette only. Use a cassette with the is a trademark. Cassette Memory There are 2 types of mini DV cassettes: those with Cassette Memory and those without Cassette Memory. Cassettes with Cassette Memory have the (Cassette Memory) mark.

  • Page 128: About The "Memory Stick

    When labeling the cassette Be sure to place the label only on the locations as shown in the following illustration so as not to cause malfunction of your camcorder. Labeling position After using the cassette Rewind the tape to the beginning to avoid distortion of the picture or the sound.
  • Page 129 • File names of movies: – MOV00001: This file name appears on the screen of your camcorder. – MOV00001.MPG: This file name appears on the display of a computer. • On a “Memory Stick Duo” formatted on a computer: A “Memory Stick Duo” formatted by the Windows OS or using Macintosh computers does not have guaranteed compatibility with your camcorder.

  • Page 130: About The "Infolithium" Battery Pack

    , “Memory Stick Duo,” , “Memory Stick PRO Duo,” are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. • All other product names mentioned herein may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Furthermore, “™” and “®” are not mentioned in each case in this manual.
  • Page 131 Please buy a new battery pack. • The battery life varies depending on how it is stored and the operating conditions and environment for each battery pack. “InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony Corporation. Additional Information...

  • Page 132: About I.link

    Tip • i.LINK is a more familiar term for the IEEE 1394 data transport bus proposed by Sony, and is a trademark approved by many corporations. • IEEE 1394 is an international standard standardized by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers.

  • Page 133: Maintenance And Precautions

    Sometimes this malfunction cannot be repaired. • If any solid object or liquid get inside the casing, unplug your camcorder and have it checked by a Sony dealer before operating it any further. • Avoid rough handling, disassembling, modifying, or mechanical shock. Be particularly careful of the lens.
  • Page 134 • If the following problem occurs, clean the video heads for 10 seconds with the Sony DVM-12CLD cleaning cassette (optional). – Mosaic-pattern noise appears on the playback picture or the screen is displayed in blue.
  • Page 135 Touch the “×” displayed on the screen with the corner of the supplied “Memory Stick Duo.” The position of the “×” changes. If you did not press the right spot, start from step 4 again. b Note • You cannot calibrate the LCD screen if you have rotated the LCD panel and set it with the LCD screen facing out.

  • Page 136: Specification

    Remove the finder lens block. 1Remove the screw on each side of the finder lens block using a screwdriver. 2Remove the finder lens block. Remove dust from the finder lens block with a blower. Reverse steps 1 and 2 to re-attach the eyecup and replace the screws.
  • Page 137 10 × (Optical), 120 × (Digital) In CAMERA-MEMORY: 8.5 × (Optical) F = 1.8 ~ 2.9 Focal length In CAMERA-TAPE: 5.1 - 51 mm (7/32 - 2 1/8 in.) In CAMERA-MEMORY: 6.0 - 51 mm (1/4 - 2 1/8 in.) When converted to a 35 mm still camera In CAMERA-TAPE: 45 - 450 mm (1 13/16 - 17 3/4 in.)
  • Page 138 Output voltage DC 8.4 V, 1.5 A Operating temperature 0 C to 40 C (32 F to 104 F) Storage temperature -20 C to + 60 C (-4 F to + 140 F) Dimensions (approx.) 56 × 31 × 100 mm (2 1/4 × 1 1/4 × 4 in.) (w/h/d) excluding the projecting parts Mass (approx.) 190 g (6.7 oz) excluding the power cord...

  • Page 139: Quick Reference

    Quick Reference Identifying parts and controls Camcorder A Lens cap (p. 26, 31) B LCD/Touch panel screen (p. 4, 20) C Zoom buttons on LCD frame (p. 28) D REC START/STOP button (p. 26, 51) E Speaker F BATT (battery release) lever (p. 16) G CHARGE lamp (p.

  • Page 140: Jack Cover

    Your camcorder is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens which can reproduce fine images. The lens for your camcorder was developed jointly by Carl Zeiss, in Germany, and Sony Corporation. It adopts the MTF measurement system for video cameras and offers a quality as fine as a Carl Zeiss lens.
  • Page 141 (flash) button (p. 33) B A/V (audio/video) jack (p. 60, 93, 105) (LANC) jack (blue) LANC control jack is used for controlling the tape transport of video device and peripherals connected to it. D Jack cover E FOCUS button* (p. 42) F NIGHTSHOT switch (p.
  • Page 142 A Viewfinder lens adjustment lever (p. 20) B Cassette lid (p. 22) C Strap Belt (p. 4) D OPEN/EJECT lever (p. 22) E Interface connector F Tripod receptacle Make sure that the length of the tripod screw is less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch). Otherwise, you cannot attach the tripod securely, and the screw may damage your camcorder.
  • Page 143 To attach the Strap Belt Insert the Strap Belt attachment to your camcorder and move it in the direction of the arrow until it clicks and is locked. Handycam Station A Interface connector (USB) ON/OFF switch Set the (USB) ON/OFF switch to ON to use the USB connection.
  • Page 144 Remote Commander Remove the insulation sheet before using the Remote Commander. A PHOTO button (p. 31) B Memory control buttons (Index*, –/+, Memory playback) (p. 53) C SEARCH M. button* (p. 61, 62) D ./> buttons* (p. 61, 62) E Video control buttons (Rewind, Playback, Fast-forward, Pause, Stop, Slow) (p.
  • Page 145 WARNING Battery may explode if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble or dispose of in fire. CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

  • Page 146: Indicators For The Lcd Screen And Viewfinder

    Indicators for the LCD screen and viewfinder Following indicators will appear on the LCD screen and viewfinder to indicate the state of your camcorder. Example: Indicators in the CAMERA-TAPE mode Time code (p. 58)/Tape counter (p. 58)/Self- diagnosis (p. 121)/Picture number (p. 54) 60min STBY Exposure adjustment scale...

  • Page 147: Index

    Index Numerics 16:9 WIDE mode ...70 A/V connecting cable ...60, 93, 105 AC Adaptor...16 Adjusting the viewfinder ...20 AE SHIFT ...67 Audio dubbing (AUD DUB CTRL) ...105 AUDIO MIX...85, 107 AUDIO MODE ...84 Auto shut off function (A. SHUT OFF)...88 AUTO SHUTTER ...67 BACK LIGHT (camera) ...38 Battery...
  • Page 148 “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack ... 130 Infrared ray emitter... 100 Intelligent accessory shoe ... 105, 140 Interval photo recording (INT. REC-STL)... 79 JPEG... 128 LANC ... 141 LANGUAGE... 89 Language (LANGUAGE) ... 24 LCD back light (LCD BL LEVEL) ... 85 LCD BACKLIGHT button ...
  • Page 149 Standard (STANDARD) See Image quality (QUALITY) STEADYSHOT ...70 Stereo/monaural ...84 STILL...44 Still image format ...128 STILL SET ...71 Strap Belt ...4, 142 Sub sound See MULTI-SOUND Super NightShot...40 Tape counter ...27 Telephoto See Zoom Time code ...27 Title (Cassette Memory) TAPE TITLE...83 TITL ERASE ...82 TITLE...81...
  • Page 152 Printed on 100% recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. Printed in Japan...

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