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Sony QUALINA 002 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 2: Read This First

    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. Q002-HDR1 Serial No.
  • Page 3 CAUTION You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. Note: • This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Read this first ..................... 2 Quick Start Guide Recording movies ..................8 Notes on use .................... 12 Getting started Step 1: Checking supplied items.............. 14 Step 2: Charging the battery pack............15 Using an outside power source ................. 18 Charging the battery pack attached to the camcorder ..........
  • Page 5 Adjusting the exposure................34 Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects ............... 34 Recording the subject lit by strong light – SPOT LIGHT ........... 34 Adjusting the white balance ..................35 Recording using manual adjustments ............36 Adjusting the iris ......................37 Adjusting the gain .....................
  • Page 6 Advanced operations Using the Menu Selecting menu items ....................60 Menu items ........................61 Using the (CAMERA SET) menu – STDYSHOT TYP/FRAME REC, etc...62 Using the (AUDIO SET) menu – AUDIO MIX, etc..........66 Using the (LCD/VF SET) menu – LCD COLOR, etc..........68 Using the (IN/OUT REC) menu –...
  • Page 7 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting ......................95 Warning indicators and messages ................101 Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad ..................103 HDV format and recording/playback ................104 About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack ...............105 About i.LINK .......................107 Maintenance and precautions ..................108 Specification ......................111 Quick Reference Identifying parts and controls ..................114 Index ..........................122 Note on the icons used in this manual : Features available for the HDV...

  • Page 8: Quick Start Guide

    Quick Start Guide Recording movies Attach the charged battery pack to the camcorder. To charge the battery, see page 15. Press the battery pack and slide it down. Battery Pack Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 9 Insert a cassette into the camcorder. Slide the OPEN/ Insert the cassette with Press on the EJECT lever in its window-side facing cassette the direction of the out, then push the center compartment. arrow to open the lid. of the back of the Close the cassette lid after the cassette compartment The cassette compartment...
  • Page 10 Quick Start Guide Recording movies (Continued) 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 22. The pictures are recorded in the HDV format in the default setting. To record in the DV format, see page 70.

  • Page 11: View The Recorded Picture On The Lcd Screen

    View the recorded picture on the LCD screen. While pressing the green button, set the POWER switch to VCR. Press (rewind). Press N (play) to start the playback. To stop, press x (stop). To turn off the power, set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG).

  • Page 12: Notes On Use

    Playing back HDV tapes on other Notes on use devices A tape recorded in the HDV format cannot be played back on a device that is not compatible Your camcorder is capable of recording in both with the HDV format. The screen appears blue. HDV and DV formats.
  • Page 13 • Do not hold the camcorder by the following parts. Viewfinder LCD panel Battery pack Microphone Jack holder...

  • Page 14: Getting Started

    Getting started Connecting cord (DK-215) (1) Step 1: Checking supplied items Rechargeable battery pack NP-F970 (1) Make sure you have following items supplied with your camcorder. The number in parentheses indicates the number of that item supplied. Lens hood (1) Wireless Remote Commander (1) This is attached to your camcorder.

  • Page 15: Step 2: Charging The Battery Pack

    External microphone (monaural) (1) Step 2: Charging the battery pack You can charge the battery by attaching the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (L series) to Microphone cable (1) your camcorder. b Note • You cannot use batteries other than the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (L series) (p. 105). •...
  • Page 16 To attach the battery pack to the Connect the power cord to the wall camcorder outlet. Press the battery pack and slide it down. While pressing the battery back down, slide it in the direction of the arrow. The charge lamp lights up and charging starts.
  • Page 17 To check the remaining battery – Battery Charging time Info Approximate number of minutes required when you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack at 25°C (77°F). (10 – 30°C (50 – 86°F) recommended.) Battery pack Full charge (normal charge) NP-F570 145 (85) NP-F770...

  • Page 18: Using An Outside Power Source

    • The top figures show an approximate number of Using an outside power source minutes when the LCD BACKLIGHT switch is set to ON. • The middle figures show an approximate number of minutes when the LCD BACKLIGHT switch is set to OFF.

  • Page 19: Charging The Battery Pack Attached To The Camcorder

    Charging the battery pack Connect the connecting cord (DK-215) attached to the camcorder to the AC Adaptor/charger. Connect the power cord to the AC Adaptor/charger. Attach the battery (p. 16). Connect the power cord to the wall Connect the AC Adaptor/charger to outlet.

  • Page 20: Step 3: Turning The Power On

    Step 3: Turning the Step 4: Adjusting the power on LCD panel and viewfinder You need to set the POWER switch to the respective power mode to record or play back pictures. Adjusting the LCD panel When using this camcorder for the first time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears (p.

  • Page 21: Adjusting The Viewfinder

    When the picture in the viewfinder is z Tip • If you rotate the LCD panel until it faces down, you hard to see can close and restore the LCD panel to the original If you cannot see the picture in the viewfinder position with the LCD screen facing out.

  • Page 22: Step 5: Setting The Date And Time

    Step 5: Setting the Press MENU. date and time Set the date and time when using this camcorder for the first time. If you do not set the date and time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears every time you turn on your camcorder.

  • Page 23: Step 6: Inserting A Cassette Tape

    Step 6: Inserting a Insert a cassette with its window-side facing out. cassette tape Push the center of the back Window-side of the cassette lightly. You can use mini DV cassettes only. For details on these cassettes (such as write- protection), see page 104.

  • Page 24: Step 7: Setting The Screen Language

    Step 7: Setting the Select [LANGUAGE] by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the screen language dial. 0 : 0 0 : 0 0 You can select the language to be used on the LANGUAGE ENGLISH LCD screen. S I MP FRANÇA I S ESPAÑOL PORTUGUÊS...

  • Page 25: Attaching The Supplied Accessories

    To attach the shoulder brace to the Attaching the camcorder supplied accessories Tripod receptacle Boss hole Attach the supplied accessories when there are required for your recording. Attaching the shoulder brace You can reduce the camera shake by attaching the shoulder brace. Camera attaching screw Use the should brace as shown below.

  • Page 26: Attaching The External Microphone

    b Note Loosen the microphone holder screw, • Handle the adjuster and the shoulder pad carefully to and open the cover. avoid injury by getting your fingers caught in them. • Do not carry the camcorder by holding the should pad or the adjuster.
  • Page 27 To switch the low-range frequency To check the remaining condition response according to the recording Press BATT. situation BATT lamp Battery condition Switch the low-cut switch inside the grip using Flashes brightly for a Battery voltage is normal. a pointed object such as a pen. moment and goes out Lights up faintly or not Replace the battery.

  • Page 28: Attaching The Shoulder Strap

    Attaching the shoulder strap Removing the lens hood Attach the shoulder strap supplied with your Loosen the lens hood fixing screw, then turn camcorder to the hooks for the shoulder strap. the lens hood in the direction of the arrow. Hood fixing screw To attach the lens hood Align the marks on the lens hood to those on the...

  • Page 29: Recording

    Recording While pressing the green button, set the POWER switch to CAMERA. Recording movies The HDV format lamp lights up and your camcorder is set to recording standby (the You can record movies in either the HDV or default setting). It takes some time for your camcorder to be the DV format.

  • Page 30: Remaining Battery

    C Recording status ([STBY] (standby) or To record from a low-angle [REC] (recording)) Use the REC START/STOP button on the D Time code or tape counter (hour: handle after releasing the HOLD lever. To view the picture during recording, face the minute: second) LCD panel or the viewfinder upward, or face The time code of this camcorder utilizes the...

  • Page 31: Recording For A Longer Time

    • Following functions may not work correctly with the Using zoom tape recorded in the HDV format and the DV format mixed: – Zero set memory – Date search – Index search • When the connected external microphone is Zoom levers are mounted on the camera itself monaural, sound is recorded only in L (left) channel, and on the handle.

  • Page 32: Recording In Mirror Mode

    Using the handle zoom b Note • Rotate the zoom ring at an appropriate speed. You can adjust the zoom speed with the handle Zooming may not be able to catch up the rotating zoom switch when using the handle zoom lever. speed of the ring if it is rotated too fast.

  • Page 33: Displaying The Recording Setup Information - Status Check

    b Note Displaying the recording setup • Information of the picture profile setup does not information – Status check appear when it is set to [OFF]. You can check the setup value of the following items in the standby mode or during recording.

  • Page 34: Adjusting The Exposure

    b Note Adjusting the • The back light function is canceled when you press SPOT LIGHT. exposure • You cannot use the back light function if 2 or more items out of iris, gain, and shutter speed are adjusted manually. The exposure is adjusted automatically in the default setting.

  • Page 35: Adjusting The White Balance

    the same lighting condition as that of Adjusting the white balance the subject. Press (one-push) WHT BAL. A or B flashes quickly. You can adjust the white balance according When the white balance is adjusted, to the light of the recording environment. B lights up and the adjustment data is The white balance adjustment data for 2 memorized.

  • Page 36: Recording Using Manual Adjustments

    Item Recording scene Recording using [OUTDOOR] • general night views, manual adjustments neon signs, or fireworks • sunset, sunrise • under daylight fluorescent lamps You can manually adjust the iris, gain, etc. [INDOOR] (n) • at party or in studios according to the brightness of the recording where lighting scene or in order to obtain desired effects.

  • Page 37: Adjusting The Iris

    To restore automatic adjustment Adjusting the iris Press IRIS, or set the AUTO LOCK switch to AUTO LOCK. b Note • If you set the AUTO LOCK switch to AUTO You can manually adjust the light volume LOCK, other manually adjusted items (gain, shutter entering the lens.

  • Page 38: Adjusting The Shutter Speed

    Adjusting the shutter speed During recording or in the standby mode, set the AUTO LOCK switch to the center position to release the auto lock mode. You can manually adjust and fix the shutter speed for your convenience. Depending on Press GAIN.

  • Page 39: Adjusting The Volume Of Light - Nd Filter

    To restore automatic adjustment If [ND1] or [ND2] flashes in the standby Press SHUTTER SPEED, or set the AUTO mode, set the ND FILTER switch to the LOCK switch to AUTO LOCK. respective position. b Note • If you set the AUTO LOCK switch to AUTO If [ND1] flashes LOCK, other manually adjusted items (iris, gain, Set the ND FILTER switch to 1 to turn on...

  • Page 40: Displaying The Zebra Pattern To Adjust The Brightness

    Select a value from [70] to [100] or [100+]. Displaying the zebra pattern to If you select [70], the zebra pattern appears adjust the brightness at the part of 70±5 % of the brilliance signal. If you select [100+], the zebra pattern appears at all areas of the brilliance signal If there is a part of the screen where over 100 %.

  • Page 41: Adjusting The Focus

    Adjusting the focus During recording or in the standby mode, set the FOCUS switch to MAN (manual). The focus is adjusted automatically in the appears. default setting. Rotate the focus ring and adjust the Adjusting the focus manually focus. changes to when the focus cannot be adjusted any farther.

  • Page 42: Enhancing The Outline To Focus - Peaking

    To focus automatically temporarily Enhancing the outline to focus Record the subject with PUSH AUTO pressed. – PEAKING If you release the button, the setting returns to manual focusing. Use this function to shift the focus from one subject to another. The scenes will transition You can enhance the outline of the image on smoothly.

  • Page 43: Customizing The Picture Quality Or Sound

    Customizing the picture quality or sound Customizing the picture quality – PICTURE PROFILE You can customize the picture quality by adjusting the color intensity, brightness, white balance, etc. You can set 6 different picture quality settings depending on the recording time of day, the weather, or the camera person, and store them in the memory.
  • Page 44 Item Adjustment Item Adjustment [SKINTONE To make wrinkles less [CINEMA- [OFF]: Normal recording TONE γ ] DTL] noticeable by suppressing the [TYPE1]: A better tone scale outlines on the part of skin than the standard video color to be enhanced. gamma reproduces natural [TYPE1] (the color range intermediate colors between a...
  • Page 45 To reset the picture profile settings Select [OK] by turning the SEL/PUSH You can reset the picture profile settings by EXEC dial, then press the dial. picture profile number. You cannot reset all A picture profile indicator appears. picture profile settings at once. Press PICTURE PROFILE.

  • Page 46: Adjusting The Audio Recording Level - Microphone Volume Level

    Adjusting the audio recording Recording a picture level – Microphone volume level using various features You can adjust the microphone volume when recording. Checking the volume with headphones is recommended. Developing scenes smoothly – Shot transition You can register the settings of focus, zoom, iris, gain, shutter speed, and white balance, and then change the recording setting from the current one to the registered one, resulting...
  • Page 47 Recording using the Shot transition function Press STORE/CHECK/EXEC repeatedly to turn on the EXEC lamp. START/STOP Press REC START/STOP. Press the button (A or B) in which the desired setting was stored. Pictures will be recorded with the settings that were changed automatically from the current ones to the stored ones.

  • Page 48: Fading In And Out Of A Scene- Fader

    To cancel the operation Fading in and out of a scene Press STORE/CHECK/EXEC repeatedly until – FADER the STORE/CHECK/EXEC lamps are all turned off. You can add the following effects to currently recording pictures. Assign the FADER function to one of the ASSIGN buttons in advance.

  • Page 49: Recording An Index Signal At The Beginning Of Recording

    Recording an index signal at the Press the ASSIGN button assigned to beginning of recording the FADER function in the standby mode (to fade in) or during recording (to fade out). Each time you press the button, the If you make an index for a scene, you can indicator changes as follows: easily search for the scene later (p.

  • Page 50: Reviewing The Most Recently Recorded Scenes - Rec Review

    b Note Reviewing the most • You cannot record an index signal on a recorded tape afterward. recently recorded scenes – Rec Review You can view a few seconds of the scene recorded just before you stopped the tape. In the standby mode, press REC REVIEW.

  • Page 51: Playback

    Playback Press (rewind) to go to the point you want to view. Viewing movies Press N (play) to start playback. Make sure you have a recorded cassette inserted into your camcorder. Some of the operations are possible using the To adjust the volume Remote Commander.

  • Page 52: Playing Back In Various Modes

    b Note Press • When playing back a tape recorded in the HDV and play back 2 times ×2 (double speed) on the DV formats, and the signal switches between HDV and DV, the picture and sound disappear faster (double Remote Commander during temporarily.

  • Page 53: Various Playback Functions

    b Note Various playback • The END SEARCH function will not work correctly when there is a blank section between recorded functions sections on the tape. Displaying the screen indicators You can locate the end of the last recording, or display the date of recording and camera settings data.

  • Page 54: Displaying The Video Information - Status Check

    Camera settings data display Displaying the video information In the date/time data display, the date and time – Status check is displayed in the same area. If you record the picture without setting the clock, [--- -- ----] and [--:--:--] will appear. You can check the setup value of the following items.

  • Page 55: Playing The Picture On A Tv

    TV connections differ depending on the type Playing the picture on of TV. Connect the supplied AC Adaptor/charger to a TV the wall outlet for the power supply (p. 18). Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected. To copy to another tape, see page 82.
  • Page 56 format is played back, an equivalent signal with [480i] is output, even if [1080i/480i] is selected. • Only video signals are output from the COMPONENT OUTPUT jack. To output audio signals, connect the white and red plugs of the A/V connecting cable to the audio input jack of your TV.

  • Page 57: Viewing The Picture On A 16:9 Tv Or A 4:3 Tv

    Viewing the picture on a 16:9 TV or a 4:3 TV TV or VCR When you have an S video jack on your TV or VCR S video cable (optional) Yellow A/V connecting cable (supplied) White Green Component video cable (supplied) Blue Signal flow To connect the TV using the A/V...

  • Page 58: Locating A Scene On A Tape For Playback

    When your TV is connected to a VCR Locating a scene on a Connect your camcorder to the LINE IN input on the VCR using the A/V connecting cable. Set tape for playback the input selector on the VCR to LINE. When your TV is monaural (When your TV has only one audio input jack) Searching quickly for a desired...

  • Page 59: Searching For A Scene By Date Of Recording - Date Search

    b Note The playback starts from the point • If 1 day’s recording is less than 2 minutes, your designated “0:00:00” on the tape counter. camcorder may not accurately find the point where the recording date changes. • The Date search will not function correctly when To cancel the operation there is a blank section between recorded sections on Press ZERO SET MEMORY again.

  • Page 60: Advanced Operations

    Advanced operations Select the icon of the desired menu by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, Using the Menu then press the dial. Selecting menu items CAMERA SET (p. 62) AUDIO SET (p. 66) LCD/VF SET (p. 68) You can change various settings or make IN/OUT REC (p.

  • Page 61: Menu Items

    LCD/VF SET Menu items • LCD COLOR (p. 68) • LCD BL LEVEL (p. 68) • VF B.LIGHT (p. 68) You can adjust the items listed below using the menu. The item you can adjust vary IN/OUT REC depending on the power mode of your •...

  • Page 62: Using The

    setting is selected. The settings you can adjust Using the vary depending on the power mode of your camcorder. The screen shows the items you can (CAMERA SET) menu operate at the moment. Unavailable items will be grayed out. – STDYSHOT TYP/FRAME REC, etc. You can select the items listed below on the CAMERA SET menu.
  • Page 63 TRANS TIME Select the time that takes to make a transition from the current setting to the selected setting. Duration from [2.0 sec] through [15.0 sec] are available. It is set to [4.0 sec] in the default setting. TRANS CURVE Select the transition curve.

  • Page 64: Handle Zoom

    WIDE CONV. Select when a wide conversion lens (optional) is attached. This mode is the most effective with Sony VCL-HG0872 wide conversion lens. AF ASSIST GOFF Select to record in the standard recording mode.

  • Page 65: Frame Rec

    Press MENU to hide the menu screen. ZEBRA LEVEL See page 40 for details. CENTER MARKR GOFF Select when you do not want to display the center marker on the screen (p. 30). Select to display the center marker on the screen. Note •...

  • Page 66: Using The

    vary depending on the power mode of your Using the (AUDIO camcorder. The screen shows the items you can operate at the moment. Unavailable items will SET) menu be grayed out. – AUDIO MIX, etc. You can select the items listed below on the AUDIO SET menu.

  • Page 67: Audio Mode

    AUDIO MODE G12BIT Select to record in the 12-bit mode (2 stereo sounds). 16BIT ( Select to record in the 16-bit mode (1 stereo sound with high quality). Note • When recording in the HDV format, sound is automatically recorded in [16BIT] mode. WIND Standard setting.

  • Page 68: Using The

    power mode of your camcorder. The screen Using the (LCD/VF shows the items you can operate at the moment. Unavailable items will be grayed out. SET) menu – LCD COLOR, etc. LCD / VF SET RETURN LCD COLOR LCD BL LEVEL You can select the items listed below on the VF B .

  • Page 69: Using The

    setting is selected. The settings you can adjust Using the (IN/OUT vary depending on the power mode of your camcorder. The screen shows the items you can REC) menu operate at the moment. Unavailable items will – REC FORMAT/TV be grayed out. TYPE, etc.

  • Page 70: Rec Format

    Select to record in the SP (Standard Play) mode on a tape. LP ( LP ) Select to increase the recording time to 1.5 times that of the SP mode (Long Play). The use of Sony Excellence/Master mini DV cassettes is recommended to get the most out of your camcorder. Note •...
  • Page 71 DV WIDE REC You can display pictures recorded in the DVCAM (DV) format on the entire TV screen by setting this item at the time of recording. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your TV as well. Select to view the recorded pictures on a 16:9 wide TV screen. On the LCD screen or viewfinder screen On a 4:3 TV screen* On a 16:9 wide TV...
  • Page 72 COMPONENT 480i Select when connecting your camcorder to a TV with the component input jack. G1080i/480i Select when connecting your camcorder to a TV that has the component input jack and is capable of displaying the 1080i signal. i.LINK CONV When the POWER switch is set to CAMERA, this setting is effective only when [HDV1080i] is selected in [REC FORMAT].
  • Page 73 • When you view pictures recorded with [DV WIDE REC] set to [ON] on a 4:3 standard TV, pictures may appear as they are in height, but are compressed in width depending on the TV. If you view the recorded pictures on such type of 4:3 standard TV, set [DV WIDE REC] to [OFF] before recording.

  • Page 74: Using The

    setting is selected. The settings you can adjust Using the (OTHERS) vary depending on the power mode of your camcorder. The screen shows the items you can menu operate at the moment. Unavailable items will – CLOCK SET/WORLD TIME, be grayed out. etc.

  • Page 75: Rec Lamp

    REC LAMP Select to turn on the camera recording lamps on the front and rear of your camcorder during recording. Select this setting in the following recording situations. The camera recording lamps on the front and rear will not light up during recording.

  • Page 76: Remote Ctrl

    REMAINING GAUTO Select to display the remaining tape indicator for about 8 seconds: • After you set the POWER switch to CAMERA or VCR with a cassette inserted, and your camcorder calculates the remaining amount of tape. • After you press N (play) or DISPLAY/BATT INFO. Select to always display the remaining tape indicator.

  • Page 77: Customizing Personal Menu

    Adding a menu – Add Customizing Personal Menu You can add frequently used menu items to The available items vary depending on the Personal Menu for easier and faster access. power mode of your camcorder. Unavailable items will be grayed out. b Note You can add frequently used menu items to •...
  • Page 78 Select a menu category by turning the Select [P-MENU SETUP] by turning SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press dial. the dial. 1 2 0 STBY 0 : 0 0 : 0 0 1 2 0 STBY 0 : 0 0 : 0 0 S e l e c t t h e i t e m .
  • Page 79 Arranging the order of menus Move the menu item to the desired displayed on Personal Menu place by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. – Sort 1 2 0 STBY 0 : 0 0 : 0 0 You can sort the menus added to Personal Menu S e l e c t n e w l o c a t i o n .

  • Page 80: Assigning The Functions

    Assigning the Select [RESET] by turning the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial. functions 1 2 0 STBY 0 : 0 0 : 0 0 RESET I n i t i a l i z e Depending on the functions, you need to assign CAMERA m o d e ' s P–MENU s e t t i n g ? them to the ASSIGN buttons to use them.
  • Page 81 Select the number of the ASSIGN button you want to assign the function by turning SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial. [ASSIGN1] through [ASSIGN3] are available. [------] is displayed at the number that no function is assigned. Select the function to be assigned by turning SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial.

  • Page 82: Dubbing/Editing

    Dubbing/Editing You can copy a picture played back on your camcorder to other recording devices (such Dubbing to another as VCRs). Connect your camcorder to a VCR as shown tape in the following illustration. Connecting a VCR To dub to an HDV compatible device Connect your camcorder to an HDV compatible device using the i.LINK cable (supplied).
  • Page 83 To dub to a DV device Connect your camcorder to a VCR using the i.LINK cable (supplied). i.LINK compatible devices i.LINK jack HDV/DV jack i.LINK cable (supplied) Signal flow To select the video format to be dubbed • When [VCR HDV/DV] is set to [AUTO] and the signal switches between HDV and DV, the picture The video format to be dubbed depends on the and sound disappear temporarily.
  • Page 84 To dub to an AV device Connect your camcorder to a VCR using the A/ V connecting cable (supplied). When you have an S video jack on your VCR * S video cable (optional) VCRs Yellow AUDIO/VIDEO jack White A/V connecting cable Signal flow (supplied) * When there is an S video jack on the device to be...
  • Page 85 Dubbing to another tape Connect the recording device to your camcorder (p. 82). Prepare the recording device. • Insert a cassette for recording. • If the recording device has an input selector, set it to the input mode. Prepare your camcorder for playback. •...

  • Page 86: Recording Pictures From A Vcr Or Tv

    You can record pictures or TV programs Recording pictures from a VCR or TV on a tape inserted in your camcorder. from a VCR or TV Connecting a VCR or TV To record from an HDV compatible device You can record and edit pictures from an HDV On this camcorder (recorder), select the compatible VCR.
  • Page 87 To record from a DV/AV device You can record and edit pictures or TV When you use the i.LINK cable to connect a DV programs from a VCR or TV. Use your compatible device, select the (IN/OUT camcorder as a recorder and connect it to a VCR REC) menu, [VCR HDV/DV], then [DV] or using the A/V connecting cable (supplied).
  • Page 88 Recording movies Press x (stop) to stop recording. b Note • When you use the i.LINK cable, the recorded picture Insert a cassette for recording in your camcorder becomes rough when a picture is paused on your before the following operations. VCR.

  • Page 89: Connecting To A Computer

    • Be sure to set [VCR HDV/DV] and [i.LINK Connecting to a CONV] on the (IN/OUT REC) menu before connecting the i.LINK cable. If you computer connect the i.LINK cable first, the computer may hang up or may not recognize the signal from your camcorder.

  • Page 90: Dubbing Sound To A Recorded Tape

    You can record additional audio to the Dubbing sound to a original sound on a tape recorded in the DV format. You can add sound to a tape already recorded tape recorded in the 12-bit mode without erasing the original sound. Preparing for audio dubbing Audio device (such as CD/MD players)

  • Page 91: Recording Sound

    – On blank sections of the tape. Press x (stop) when you want to stop – When the write-protect tab of the cassette is set to SAVE. recording. – On the tape recorded on another device with a 4ch microphone (4CH MIC REC). •...
  • Page 92 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the balance between the original sound (ST1) and the sound recorded afterwards (ST2), then press the dial. The original sound (ST1) is output in the default setting. The adjusted audio balance returns to the default setting about 5 minutes after the battery pack or other power sources have been disconnected.

  • Page 93: Connecting An Analog Vcr To The Computer Via Your Camcorder

    (supplied), and a digital device such as a Connecting an analog computer to your camcorder using the i.LINK cable (supplied). Your camcorder VCR to the computer converts the analog video signal from the VCR to a digital signal and transmits it to the via your camcorder computer to be dubbed.
  • Page 94 • Analog signals are not output from the Importing a picture to the COMPONENT OUTPUT jack. computer Turn on the analog device. Set the POWER switch to VCR. Use the AC Adaptor/charger (supplied) as the power source. Press MENU. Select the (IN/OUT REC) menu by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial.

  • Page 95: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting persists, remove the power source and contact your Sony dealer. Troubleshooting If “C:ss:ss” is displayed on the LCD screen or the viewfinder, the self-diagnosis display function is activated. See page 101 If you run into any problem using your for details.
  • Page 96 AC Adaptor/charger from the wall outlet and contact your Sony dealer. The battery pack may be damaged (p. 15, 106). cSet the POWER switch to OFF (CHG). The battery pack is not charged.

  • Page 97: Cassette Tapes

    Cassette tapes Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions Cassette cannot be ejected from the cMake sure the power source (battery pack or AC Adaptor/charger) is compartment. connected correctly (p. 15). cRemove the battery pack from the camcorder, then attach it again (p. 15). cAttach a charged battery pack to the camcorder (p.
  • Page 98 Recording Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions The tape does not start when you cSet the POWER switch to CAMERA (p. 20). cThe tape has reached the end. Rewind it, or insert a new cassette. press REC START/STOP. cSet the write-protect tab to REC or insert a new cassette (p. 104). cThe tape is stuck to the drum due to moisture condensation.
  • Page 99 Playback Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions Cannot play back. cIf the tape has reached the end, rewind the tape (p. 51). Cannot play back in reverse direction. cReverse playback is not possible with the tape recorded in the HDV format. cClean the head using the cleaning cassette (p.
  • Page 100 Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions appears on the LCD • This appears when you play back a tape recorded on other recording screen. devices using a 4-channel microphone. This camcorder does not comply with the 4-channel microphone recording standard. Dubbing Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions Pictures from connected devices are...

  • Page 101: Warning Indicators And Messages

    C:ss:ss/E:ss:ss (Self- Some symptoms can be fixed by yourself. If the problem persists even after diagnosis display) 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 102: Warning Messages

    Warning messages If messages appear on the screen, check the following. See the page in parentheses for details. Subjects Indications Corrective Actions/ References cSee page 105. Battery Use the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack. cCharge the battery (p. 15). Battery level is low. cSee page 105.

  • Page 103: Additional Information

    It is recommended to use the i.LINK cable to connect these TVs. Power supply Sony TV models You can use your camcorder in any country/ regions using the AC Adaptor/charger KD-34XBR960, KD-36XS955, KD-34XS955, KD-30XS955 supplied with your camcorder within AC KDE-55XBR950, KDE-50XS955, KDE-42XS955, 100 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz.

  • Page 104: Hdv Format And Recording/Playback

    Notes on cassette tapes HDV format and To prevent accidental erasure Slide the write-protect tab on the cassette to set recording/playback to SAVE. Your camcorder is capable of recording in both HDV and DV formats. You can use only mini DV cassettes in your camcorder.

  • Page 105: About The "Infolithium" Battery Pack

    The “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack calculates HDV and are trademarks of the power consumption according to the Sony Corporation and Victor Company of operating conditions of your camcorder, and Japan, Ltd. displays the remaining battery time in minutes. With an AC Adaptor/charger (optional), the...
  • Page 106 The battery pack is also consumed when your camcorder is in “InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony recording standby or playback pause. Corporation. • Have spare battery packs ready for 2 or 3...

  • Page 107: About I.link

    Corporation. z 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 108: Maintenance And Precautions

    1 hour with casing, unplug your camcorder and have it the cassette lid open. Your camcorder can be checked by a Sony dealer before operating it used again if or Z does not appear when the any further.
  • Page 109 Please contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility to have the video head Note on moisture condensation replaced.
  • Page 110 • To prevent molds periodically clean the lens Remove dust from inside the viewfinder as described above. and the part shown below with a blower. It is recommended you operate your camcorder about once a month to keep it in an optimum state for a long time.

  • Page 111: Specification

    Color temperature Specification [AUTO], [ONE-PUSH A/B], [INDOOR] (3 200 K), [OUTDOOR] (5 800 K) Minimum illumination System 3 lx (lux) (F 1.6) Video recording system (HDV) Input/Output connectors 2 rotary heads, Helical scanning system Audio/Video input/output Video recording system (DV) Video signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω...
  • Page 112 Internal battery: aprrox. DC 1.1 V Charging mode: Battery life 35 VA (AC 100V), 50 VA (AC 240 V) Approx. 3 000 hours (with Sony SUM-3(NS)) Operating mode: Current drain 40 VA (AC 100 V), 50 VA (AC 240 V) Internal battery: less than 0.3 mA...
  • Page 113 Output impedance 250 Ω (ohms)±20%, balanced Sensitivity (deviation±2 dB) Open circuit voltage: -42.0 dB (7.94 mV, 0 dB = 1 V/1 Pa at 1 kHz) Recommended load impedance: more than 3 kΩ (kilohms) Signal-to-noise ratio More than 72 dB (at 1 kHz, 1 Pa) Inherent noise Less than 22 dB SPL (0 dB = 20µPa) Wind noise*...

  • Page 114: Quick Reference

    Quick Reference Identifying parts and controls Camcorder A SHOT TRANSITION operation buttons M EXPANDED FOCUS button (p. 41) (p. 46) N Grip belt (p. 12) B Eyecup (p. 21) O POWER switch (p. 20) C Viewfinder release lever (p. 110) D Rear remote sensor E Rear camera recording lamp (p.
  • Page 115 A Hook for the shoulder strap U AUTO LOCK switch (p. 35, 37, 38) B Zoom ring (p. 32) V WHT BAL (white balance) button (p. 35) C Focus ring (p. 41) W SHUTTER SPEED button (p. 38) D FOCUS switch (AUTO/MAN (manual)/ * Each of the buttons has a raised tactile dot.
  • Page 116 A LCD screen (p. 12, 20) R AUDIO LEVEL dial (p. 46) * Each of the buttons has a raised tactile dot. (The B IRIS dial (p. 37) VOLUME button has it on the + side.) Use it to C RESET button identify the location of the buttons.
  • Page 117 Zeiss lens which can reproduce fine images. device and peripherals connected to it. The lens for your camcorder was developed jointly by Carl Zeiss, in Germany, and Sony (headphones) jack Corporation. It adopts the MTF When you use headphones, the speaker on measurement system for video cameras and your camcorder is silent.
  • Page 118 A Shoe adaptor To connect an accessory, press down and push it to the end, and then tighten the screw. To remove an accessory, loosen the screw, and then press down and pull out the accessory. When you attach the shoe adaptor, be careful not to damage the LCD panel.

  • Page 119: Remote Commander

    Remote Commander Insert 2 size AA (R6) batteries by matching the + and – on the batteries to the + and – in the battery compartment. Replace the cover back until it clicks. A DISPLAY button (p. 53) B SEARCH MODE button (p. 59) C ./>...
  • Page 120 Shoulder brace AC Adaptor/charger A Terminal shutter A Video boss For the supplied “InfoLITHIUM” L series B Should pad B DC IN jack C Adjuster Only for DCC VQ1 car battery cord D Lock lever (optional) E Camera attaching screw C DC output jack F Tripod receptacle D Terminal shutter...

  • Page 121: Indicators For The Lcd Screen And Viewfinder

    Indicators for the LCD screen and viewfinder Following indicators will appear on the LCD Indicators Meanings screen and viewfinder to indicate the state of SteadyShot off (p. 63, 80) your camcorder. LCD backlight off (p. 21) Example: Indicators in the CAMERA mode through Picture Profile (p.

  • Page 122: Index

    Component video Index cable ......55, 57 i.LINK ......107 Computer connection..89 i.LINK cable Connecting cord 55, 82, 83, 86, 87, 89, 93 (DK-215) .....18 i.LINK CONV ....72 A/V connecting cable Customizing Personal Index search....... 59 ..56, 57, 84, 87, 90, 93 Menu ......77 Index signal .......
  • Page 123 SKINTONE DTL ....44 WHITE FADER....48 Skip scan......52 Wide angle ND FILTER .......39 Smooth transition See Zoom NTSC .......103 See END SEARCH Wind noise (WIND)..67 SP (Standard Play) WORLD TIME ....74 See Recording mode Write-protect tab ..... 104 Operation confirmation beep (REC MODE) See BEEP...
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