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Sony Handycam DCR-PC105 Operating Instructions Manual

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Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly,
and retain it for future reference.
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-PC105
Serial No.
DCR-PC105
©2003 Sony Corporation
3-081-602-11(1)
Model No. AC-
Serial No.

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  • Page 1: Digital Video Camera

    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-PC105 Serial No.
  • Page 2 Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony Handycam. With your Handycam, you can capture life’s precious moments with superior picture and sound quality. Your Handycam is loaded with advanced features, but at the same time it is very easy to use. You will soon be producing home video that you can enjoy for years to come.
  • Page 3 For customers in the U.S.A. If you have any questions about this product, you may call: Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222- SONY (7669) The number below is for the FCC related matters only. Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.:...

  • Page 4: Main Features

    Main Features Recording moving pictures or still images, and playing them back • Viewing moving pictures recorded on a tape using the USB cable (p. 173) • Viewing images recorded on a “Memory Stick” using the USB cable (p. 181, 186) •...
  • Page 5 Main Features Other uses Functions for adjusting exposure during recording •Back light function (p. 36) •NightShot/Super NightShot/Color Slow Shutter (p. 37) •PROGRAM AE (p. 64) •Manual exposure (p. 66) •Flexible Spot Meter (p. 67) Recording images with the flash • Functions for giving images more impact •Digital zoom (p.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Main Features ... 4 Quick Start Guide – Recording on tape ... 8 – Recording on a “Memory Stick” ... 10 Getting Started Using this manual ... 12 Checking the supplied accessories ... 14 Step 1 Preparing the power source ... 15 Installing the battery pack ...
  • Page 7 Table of Contents “Memory Stick” Operations Using a “Memory Stick” – Introduction ... 112 Selecting image quality and size ... 116 Recording a still image on a “Memory Stick” – Memory photo recording ... 120 Recording an image from a tape as a still image ...

  • Page 8: Recording On Tape

    Quick Start Guide – Recording on tape Connecting the power cord Use the battery pack when using your camcorder outdoors (p. 15). AC Adaptor (supplied) Inserting the cassette Slide OPEN/ZEJECT in the direction of the arrow and open the lid. To eject the cassette Follow the procedures above, and take out the cassette after the cassette compartment opens completely in step 2.

  • Page 9: Recording A Picture On The Tape

    Recording a picture on the tape Remove the lens cap. Press OPEN to open the LCD panel. The picture appears on the screen. Viewfinder When the LCD panel is closed, pull out the viewfinder placing your eye against the eyecup. Adjust the viewfinder lens to your eyesight (p.

  • Page 10: Recording On A "Memory Stick

    Quick Start Guide – Recording on a “Memory Stick” Connecting the power cord Use the battery pack when using your camcorder outdoors (p. 15). AC Adaptor (supplied) Inserting a “Memory Stick” Insert a “Memory Stick” in the “Memory Stick” slot as far as it can go with the B mark facing the grip belt as illustrated.

  • Page 11: Recording Still Images On The "Memory Stick

    Recording still images on the “Memory Stick” Remove the lens cap. Press OPEN to open the LCD panel. The picture appears on the screen. Viewfinder When the LCD panel is closed, pull out the viewfinder placing your eye against the eyecup. Adjust the viewfinder lens to your eyesight (p.

  • Page 12: Getting Started

    Using this manual As you read through this manual, buttons and settings on your camcorder are shown in capital letters. In sections from “Advanced Recording Operations” onward, position of the POWER switch is shown by the icons below. All operations you carry out are indicated by a beep. Note on Cassette Memory Your camcorder is based on the DV format.

  • Page 13: Precautions On Camcorder Care

    Using this manual Precautions on camcorder care Lens and LCD screen/finder (on mounted models only) •The LCD screen and the finder 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 constantly appear on the LCD screen and the finder.

  • Page 14: Checking The Supplied Accessories

    Checking the supplied accessories Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder. 1 AC-L15A/L15B AC Adaptor, Power cord (p. 16) 2 NP-FM30 rechargeable battery pack* (p. 15) 3 A/V connecting cable (p. 47) 4 Wireless Remote Commander (p. 234) (A button type lithium battery is built in.) 5 “Memory Stick”...

  • Page 15: Step 1 Preparing The Power Source

    Step 1 Preparing the power source Installing the battery pack Be sure to set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) when replacing the battery pack. (1) While sliding the BATT (battery) release lever in the direction of the arrow 1, slide the battery terminal cover in the direction of the arrow 2.

  • Page 16: Charging The Battery Pack

    Step 1 Preparing the power source Charging the battery pack Use the battery pack after charging it for your camcorder. Your camcorder operates only with the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (M series). See page 216 for details of “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack. (1) Install the battery pack on your camcorder.

  • Page 17: Charging Time

    Step 1 Preparing the power source Notes •Prevent metallic objects from coming into contact with the metal parts of the DC plug of the AC Adaptor. This may cause a short-circuit and damage the AC Adaptor. •Your camcorder will be less balanced when placed on the table etc., with the battery pack NP-FM91/QM91/QM91D installed.
  • Page 18 Step 1 Preparing the power source Recording time Recording with the viewfinder Battery pack Continuous NP-FM30 (supplied) NP-FM50 NP-FM70 NP-QM71/QM71D NP-FM91/QM91/ QM91D Approximate minutes when you use a fully charged battery pack * Approximate recording time when you repeat recording start/stop, zooming and turning the power on/off.

  • Page 19: Checking Status Of The Battery Pack - Battery Info

    Step 1 Preparing the power source Checking status of the battery pack – Battery Info (1) Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG). (2) Press OPEN to open the LCD panel. (3) Press DISPLAY/BATT INFO. The battery charge level (the percentage of remaining battery time) and remaining battery time when using the LCD screen or viewfinder are displayed for about 7 seconds.

  • Page 20: Using Your Camcorder On House Current

    Step 1 Preparing the power source Using your camcorder on house current Connect the AC Adaptor in the same way as you would when charging the battery pack (p. 16). Connecting to a wall outlet •The AC Adaptor can supply power from a wall outlet even if the battery pack is attached to your camcorder.

  • Page 21: Step 2 Adjusting The Grip Belt

    Step 2 Adjusting the grip belt The grip belt supplied with your camcorder can be used as an ordinary grip belt or a wrist strap. Using as a grip belt Put your hand through the grip belt. Fasten the grip belt firmly. If the grip belt hangs out too far, tuck it in the hand pad.
  • Page 22 Step 2 Adjusting the grip belt Hand pad Strap ring Belt adjuster...

  • Page 23: Step 3 Setting The Date And Time

    Step 3 Setting the date and time Set the date and time when you use your camcorder for the first time. The “CLOCK SET” indicator will appear each time you set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY unless you set the date and time. If you do not set the date and time, “--- -- ----”...
  • Page 24 Step 3 Setting the date and time To return to FN (Function) Press EXIT. Note on the time indicator The internal clock of your camcorder uses a 12-hour cycle. – 12:00 AM stands for midnight. – 12:00 PM stands for noon.

  • Page 25: Step 4 Using The Touch Panel

    Step 4 Using the touch panel Your camcorder has operation buttons on the LCD screen. Touch the LCD screen directly with your finger to operate each function. (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA for recording, VCR for playback, or MEMORY to use a “Memory Stick.”...
  • Page 26 Step 4 Using the touch panel To cancel settings Press OFF. The display returns to PAGE1/PAGE2/PAGE3. To make screen indicators disappear Press DISPLAY/BATT INFO. Operation buttons on each display When the POWER switch is set to CAMERA PAGE1 SPOT FOCUS, SPOT METER, MENU, FADER, END SCH, EXPOSURE PAGE2 SELFTIMER, DIG EFFT, LCD BRT, VOL, MEM MIX PAGE3...
  • Page 27 Step 4 Using the touch panel Notes •When using the touch panel, press operation buttons lightly with your finger supporting the LCD panel from the back side of it. •Do not press the LCD screen with sharp objects such as a pen. •Do not press the LCD screen too hard.

  • Page 28: Recording - Basics

    Recording a picture Perform Step 1 (p. 15) to Step 3 (p. 23) in advance. (1) Remove the lens cap and pull the lens cap string to fix it. (2) Prepare the power source (p. 15) and insert a cassette (p. 8). (3) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA while pressing the small green button.
  • Page 29 Recording a picture Note on recording mode Your camcorder records and plays back in the SP (standard play) mode or in the LP (long play) mode. Select SP or LP in in the menu settings (p. 198). In the LP mode, you can record 1.5 times as long as in the SP mode.

  • Page 30: Indicators Displayed During Recording

    Recording a picture Indicators displayed during recording Indicators are not recorded on the tape. 1 Remaining battery time 2 Cassette Memory This appears when using a cassette with Cassette Memory. 3 Recording mode 4 STBY/REC 5 Time code 6 Remaining tape This appears after you insert the cassette (p.

  • Page 31: Adjusting The Lcd Screen

    Recording a picture Remaining battery time indicator during recording The remaining battery time indicator roughly indicates the continuous recording time. The indicator may not be correct, depending on the conditions in which you are recording. When you close the LCD panel and open it again, it takes about 1 minute for the correct remaining battery time in minutes to be displayed.

  • Page 32: Shooting With The Mirror Mode

    Recording a picture When monitoring on the LCD screen You can turn the LCD panel over and move it back to your camcorder body with the LCD screen facing out. 180° Shooting with the mirror mode This feature allows the camera subject to view him- or herself on the LCD screen. The subject can use this feature to check his or her own image on the LCD screen while you look at the subject in the viewfinder.

  • Page 33: Adjusting The Brightness Of The Lcd Screen

    Recording a picture Adjusting the brightness of the LCD screen (1) When the POWER switch is set to CAMERA, press FN and select PAGE2. When the POWER switch is set to VCR, press FN to display PAGE1. When the POWER switch is set to MEMORY, press FN and select PAGE3. (2) Press LCD BRT.

  • Page 34: Adjusting The Viewfinder

    Recording a picture Adjusting the LCD screen backlight When using your camcorder outdoors in strong sunlight, the battery life can be improved by setting the LCD BACKLIGHT switch to OFF. When using your camcorder indoors, set the LCD BACKLIGHT switch to ON. (The default setting is ON.) LCD screen backlight You can change the brightness of the backlight when using the battery pack.

  • Page 35: Digital Zoom (P

    Recording a picture Viewfinder backlight You can change the brightness of the backlight when using the battery pack. Select VF B.L. in in the menu settings (p. 194). Even if you adjust VF B.L. The recorded picture will not be affected. Shooting using the viewfinder is recommended when: –...

  • Page 36: Shooting Backlit Subjects - Back Light Function

    Recording a picture When you shoot close to a subject If you cannot achieve a sharp focus, move the power zoom lever to the “W” side until the focus is sharp. You can shoot a subject that is at least about 80 cm (about 2 5/8 feet) away from the lens surface in the telephoto position, or about 1 cm (about 1/2 inch) away in the wide-angle position.

  • Page 37: Shooting In The Dark - Nightshot/Super Nightshot/Color Slow Shutter

    Recording a picture Shooting in the dark – NightShot/Super NightShot/Color Slow Shutter Using NightShot NightShot enables you to shoot a subject in the night or in a dark place. Note that if you record with NightShot, the picture may be recorded in incorrect or unnatural colors.
  • Page 38 Recording a picture To cancel Super NightShot Press SUPER NS again to make the S indicator disappear. To cancel NightShot, slide NIGHTSHOT to OFF. Using the NightShot Light The picture will be clearer with the NightShot Light on. To enable the NightShot Light, set N.S.
  • Page 39 Recording a picture While using NightShot, you cannot use the following functions: – White balance – PROGRAM AE (the indicator flashes.) – Manual exposure – Flexible Spot Meter While using Super NightShot or Color Slow Shutter The shutter speed is automatically adjusted to the brightness, and the motion of the picture may slow down.

  • Page 40: Checking Recordings - End Search/Edit Search/Rec Review

    Checking recordings – End search/Edit search/Rec Review You can use these buttons to check the recorded picture or to locate the recording end point for making the transition between the last recorded scene and the next scene you record smooth. EDIT End search You can go to the end of the recorded section after you record.

  • Page 41: Edit Search

    Checking recordings – End search/Edit search/Rec Review If the tape has a blank portion between recorded portions End search may not work correctly. Edit search You can search for the next recording start point. You cannot monitor the sound. (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. (2) Press FN to display PAGE1.

  • Page 42: Playback - Basics

    Playing back a tape You can monitor a tape recording on the LCD screen. If you close the LCD panel, you can monitor the playback picture in the viewfinder. You can also control playback using the Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to VCR while pressing the small green button.

  • Page 43: To Display The Screen Indicators - Display Function

    Playing back a tape To return to FN Press EXIT. To stop playback Press To rewind the tape Press during playback stop. To fastforward the tape Press during playback stop. To view a still image (playback pause) Press during playback. To resume playback, press pause lasts more than 5 minutes, the camcorder automatically stops.
  • Page 44 Playing back a tape To display date/time and various settings Your camcorder automatically records not only images on the tape but also the recording data (date/time or various settings when recorded) (Data code). Follow the steps below to display the data code using the touch panel . (1) Set the POWER switch to VCR, then play back the tape.

  • Page 45: Various Playback Modes

    Playing back a tape Various playback modes To operate video control buttons, set the POWER switch to VCR. Using the touch panel (1) Press FN and select PAGE3. (2) Press V SPD PLAY to display video control buttons. To change the playback direction Press during playback to reverse the playback direction.* To locate a scene while monitoring the picture (picture search)
  • Page 46 Playing back a tape Video control buttons Marks on your camcorder are different from those on the Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder. On your camcorder: To play back or pause the tape To stop the tape To rewind the tape To fastforward the tape To play back the tape slowly To forward one frame at a time...

  • Page 47: Viewing A Recording On Tv

    Viewing a recording on TV Connect your camcorder to a TV with the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder to watch the playback pictures on the TV screen. You can operate the playback control buttons in the same way as when you view playback pictures on the LCD screen.

  • Page 48: If Your Tv Or Vcr Is A Monaural Type

    Viewing a recording on TV If your TV or VCR is a monaural type Connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video input jack and the white or the red plug to the audio input jack on the VCR or the TV. If you connect the white plug, the sound is L (left) signal.

  • Page 49: Advanced Recording Operations

    — Advanced Recording Operations — Recording still images on a “Memory Stick” during tape recording standby or tape recording Insert a “Memory Stick” before operation. During tape recording standby The POWER switch should be set to (1) Keep pressing PHOTO lightly until a still image appears. The CAPTURE indicator appears.
  • Page 50 Recording still images on a “Memory Stick” during tape recording standby or tape recording During tape recording The POWER switch should be set to Press PHOTO deeper. The image displayed on the screen when you pressed PHOTO deeper will be recorded on the “Memory Stick.”...

  • Page 51: Self-Timer Recording

    Self-timer recording You can record still images and moving pictures with the self-timer. You can also use the Remote Commander for this operation. Recording moving pictures on a tape The POWER switch should be set to Operate by touching the panel. (1) During standby, press FN and select PAGE2.
  • Page 52 Self-timer recording Recording still images on a “Memory Stick” during recording standby The POWER switch should be set to Operate by touching the panel. (1) Follow steps 1 to 3 in “Recording moving pictures on a tape” (p. 51). (2) Press PHOTO deeply. The self-timer starts counting down from about 10 seconds with a beep.

  • Page 53: Adjusting The White Balance Manually

    Adjusting the white balance manually Normally white balance is automatically adjusted. The POWER switch should be set to Operate by touching the panel. (1) Press FN to display PAGE1. (2) Press MENU. (3) Select WHT BAL in (4) Select the desired mode, then press EXEC. HOLD: When recording a single-colored subject or background OUTDOOR (...
  • Page 54 Adjusting the white balance manually If the picture is being taken in a studio lit by TV lighting We recommend that you record in the INDOOR mode. If you record under fluorescent lighting Select AUTO or HOLD. Your camcorder may not adjust the white balance correctly in the INDOOR mode. If you did the following in the AUTO mode: –...

  • Page 55: Using The Wide Mode

    Using the wide mode You can record a 16:9 wide picture to watch on the 16:9 wide-screen TV (16:9WIDE). Black bands appear on the screen during recording in the 16:9WIDE mode [a]. The picture during playing back in the 4:3 mode on a wide-screen TV [b] or a normal TV [c]* are compressed widthwise.
  • Page 56 Using the wide mode Notes •In the wide mode, you cannot use the following functions: – Recording on a “Memory Stick” during tape recording or tape recording standby – BOUNCE – OLD MOVIE •Pictures recorded on the tape in wide mode cannot be returned to normal ratio. Pictures on a TV screen Pictures recorded in the 16:9WIDE mode automatically appear on the TV screen at full size when:...

  • Page 57: Using The Fader Function

    Using the fader function You can fade in or out to give your recording a more professional appearance. STBY NORM. FADER (normal) MOSC. FADER (mosaic) BOUNCE* OVERLAP* WIPE* DOT* MONOTONE When fading in, the picture gradually changes from black-and-white to color. When fading out, the picture gradually changes from color to black-and-white.
  • Page 58 Using the fader function The POWER switch should be set to Operate by touching the panel. (1) When fading in [a] Press FN to display PAGE1 during recording standby. When fading out [b] Press FN to display PAGE1 during recording. (2) Press FADER.
  • Page 59 Using the fader function Note You cannot use the following functions while using fader. Also, you cannot use fader while using the following functions: – Super NightShot – Color Slow Shutter – Digital effect – Interval Recording – Frame recording –...

  • Page 60: Using Special Effects - Picture Effect

    Using special effects – Picture effect NEG. ART [a]: The color and brightness of the picture are reversed. SEPIA: B&W: SOLARIZE [b]: The picture looks like an illustration with strong contrast. PASTEL [c]: MOSAIC [d]: The POWER switch should be set to Operate by touching the panel.

  • Page 61: Using Special Effects - Digital Effect

    Using special effects – Digital effect SLOW SHTR (slow shutter) You can slow down the shutter speed. The SLOW SHTR mode is good for recording dark pictures more brightly. OLD MOVIE You can add an old movie type atmosphere to pictures. Your camcorder automatically changes the screen format to wide and the color to sepia, and sets the appropriate shutter speed.
  • Page 62 Using special effects – Digital effect The POWER switch should be set to Operate by touching the panel. (1) Press FN, then select PAGE2. (2) Press DIG EFFT. The screen to select a digital effect is displayed. (3) Press the desired mode. When you select STILL or LUMI., the still image is stored in memory.

  • Page 63: Shutter Speed

    Using special effects – Digital effect To return to FN Press EXIT. To cancel digital effect Press OFF on the DIG EFFT screen to return to PAGE2. Shutter speed Shutter speed number SLOW SHTR 1 SLOW SHTR 2 SLOW SHTR 3 SLOW SHTR 4 Notes •While using digital effect, you cannot use the following functions:...

  • Page 64: Using Program Ae

    Using PROGRAM AE SPOTLIGHT* This mode prevents people’s faces, for example, from appearing excessively white when shooting subjects lit by strong light in the theater. PORTRAIT (soft portrait) This mode brings out the subject while creating a soft background for subjects such as people or flowers.
  • Page 65 Using PROGRAM AE The POWER switch should be set to Operate by touching the panel. (1) Press FN to display PAGE1. (2) Press MENU. (3) Select PROGRAM AE in (4) Select the desired mode, then press EXEC. To return to FN Press EXIT.

  • Page 66: Adjusting The Exposure Manually

    Adjusting the exposure manually We recommend that you adjust the exposure manually in the following cases: – When fine-adjusting backlight compensation – When the subject is too bright against the background – When recording dark pictures (e.g., night scenes) faithfully The POWER switch should be set to Operate by touching the panel.

  • Page 67: Using Spot Light-Metering Function - Flexible Spot Meter

    Using spot light-metering function – Flexible Spot Meter This function adjusts the exposure to the brightness of the point you want to focus on. Use Flexible Spot Meter in the following cases: – The subject is backlit. – When there is strong contrast between the subject and background such as with a subject that is on stage and lit by a spotlight.

  • Page 68: Focusing Manually

    Focusing manually You can gain better results by manually adjusting the focus in the following cases. Normally, focus is adjusted automatically. •The autofocus mode is not effective when shooting: – Subjects through glass covered with water droplets – Horizontal stripes –...
  • Page 69 Focusing manually To focus precisely It is easier to focus on the subject if you adjust the zoom to shoot at the “W” (wide- angle) position after focusing at the “T” (telephoto) position. When you shoot close to the subject Focus at the end of the “W”...

  • Page 70: Using Spot Focus Function - Spot Focus

    Using spot focus function – Spot Focus The focus is adjusted to the point you selected. The POWER switch should be set to Operate by touching the panel. (1) Press FN to display PAGE1. (2) Press SPOT FOCUS. The SPOT FOCUS screen appears. (3) Press the desired area in the frame.

  • Page 71: Interval Recording

    Interval Recording You can make time-lapse recordings by setting your camcorder to automatically record and standby sequentially. You can achieve excellent recordings of flowering, insects emerging, etc., with this function. Example [a] REC TIME [b] INTERVAL There may be a discrepancy in recording time of up to +/– 6 frames from the selected time.
  • Page 72 Interval Recording (8) Select the desired recording time, then press EXEC. The time: 0.5SEC y 1SEC y 1.5SEC y 2SEC (9) Press (10) Set INT. REC to ON, then press EXEC. (11) Press EXIT to return to FN. The INTERVAL TAPE indicator flashes on the screen. (12) Press START/STOP to start Interval Recording.

  • Page 73: Frame By Frame Recording - Frame Recording

    Frame by frame recording – Frame recording You can make a recording with a stop-motion animated effect using frame recording. To create this effect, alternately move the subject a little and make a frame recording. We recommend that you use a tripod, and operate your camcorder using the Remote Commander to avoid camera-shake after step 5.

  • Page 74: Using The Viewfinder

    Using the viewfinder Turn the LCD panel over and fold it back into the camcorder body with the LCD screen facing out. You can operate camera brightness and fader on the touch panel using the viewfinder. The POWER switch should be set to Operate by touching the panel.
  • Page 75 Using the viewfinder EXPO– SURE EXPO– SURE [a] When the POWER switch is set to CAMERA [b] When the POWER switch is set to MEMORY To make the buttons on the LCD screen disappear Press Note When the POWER switch is set to VCR or during memory playback, you cannot operate with the touch panel using the viewfinder.

  • Page 76: Advanced Playback Operations

    — Advanced Playback Operations — Playing back a tape with picture effect The POWER switch should be set to Operate by touching the panel. (1) During playback or playback pause, press FN to display PAGE1. (2) Press MENU. (3) Select P EFFECT in (4) Select the desired mode, then press EXEC.

  • Page 77: Playing Back A Tape With Digital Effect

    Playing back a tape with digital effect The POWER switch should be set to Operate by touching the panel. (1) During playback or playback pause, press FN and select PAGE2. (2) Press DIG EFFT. The screen to select a digital effect is displayed. (3) Select the desired mode.

  • Page 78: Enlarging Images Recorded On Tape - Tape Pb Zoom

    Enlarging images recorded on tape – Tape PB ZOOM Besides the operation described here, your camcorder can enlarge still images recorded on a “Memory Stick” (p. 151). The POWER switch should be set to Operate by touching the panel. (1) During playback or playback pause, press FN and select PAGE2. (2) Press PB ZOOM.
  • Page 79 Enlarging images recorded on tape – Tape PB ZOOM Notes •You cannot process externally input scenes using tape PB ZOOM with your camcorder. •You cannot record images on the tape in your camcorder while you are processing the image using tape PB ZOOM. However, you can record images on a “Memory Stick” (p.

  • Page 80: Quickly Locating A Scene - Zero Set Memory

    Quickly locating a scene – Zero set memory Your camcorder automatically searches for the desired scene that occurs at “0:00:00” on the tape counter. Use the Remote Commander for this operation. The POWER switch should be set to (1) During playback, press ZERO SET MEMORY on the Remote Commander at the point you want to locate later.

  • Page 81: Searching For A Recording By Title - Title Search

    Searching for a recording by title – Title search Use a cassette with Cassette Memory for this operation. Use the Remote Commander for this operation. Before operation Set CM SEARCH in The POWER switch should be set to (1) Press SEARCH M. on the Remote Commander repeatedly, until the TITLE SEARCH indicator appears.

  • Page 82: Searching For A Recording By Date - Date Search

    Searching for a recording by date – Date search Date search using Cassette Memory searches for a recording by recording date. Date search without using Cassette Memory searches for the point where the recording date changes. Use the Remote Commander for this operation. Searching for the date by using Cassette Memory Before operation •You can use this function only when playing back the cassette with Cassette Memory.

  • Page 83: Searching For The Date Without Using Cassette Memory

    Searching for a recording by date – Date search Searching for the date without using Cassette Memory The POWER switch should be set to Operate by touching the panel. (1) Press FN to display PAGE1. (2) Press MENU. (3) Select CM SEARCH in (4) Select OFF, then press EXEC.

  • Page 84: Editing

    Dubbing a tape You can dub or edit on the VCR connected to your camcorder using your camcorder as a player. You can connect either the A/V connecting cable (supplied) or i.LINK cable (optional). If you connect with the i.LINK cable (optional), video and audio signals are transmitted in digital form for high-quality editing.
  • Page 85 Dubbing a tape With the i.LINK cable i.LINK Interface i.LINK cable (optional) : Signal flow About i.LINK See page 218 for details. Pictures processed by picture effect, digital effect or PB ZOOM These are not output through the DV Interface. When using the i.LINK cable Recording of only the picture or sound cannot be done.
  • Page 86 Dubbing a tape Dubbing With the A/V connecting cable •Set DISPLAY in •When the search indicator is displayed, press SEARCH M. on the Remote Commander to make the search indicator disappear. •If you want to copy the data code, press DATA CODE to make the data code appear (p.

  • Page 87: Dubbing Only Desired Scenes - Digital Program Editing (On Tape)

    Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing (on tape) You can duplicate selected scenes (programs) for editing onto the tape without operating the VCR. Scenes can be selected by frame. You can set up to 20 programs. Your camcorder can dub on the “Memory Stick.” See page 139 for details. Unwanted scene Before operating Digital program editing on the tape recorded on other equipment...
  • Page 88 Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing (on tape) Step 2: Setting the VCR to operate When you are connecting the camcorder and VCR using the A/V connecting cable, the signal is emitted from the infrared rays emitter of your camcorder to the remote sensor on the VCR to control the VCR.

  • Page 89: Remote Sensor

    Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing (on tape) EXIT OTHERS BEEP COMMANDER D I SPL AY V I DEO ED I T RETURN TAPE MEMORY EXEC RET. V I DEO ED I T ED I T SET CONTROL ADJ TEST i.
  • Page 90 Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing (on tape) (15) Select IR TEST, then press EXEC. (16) Select EXECUTE, then press EXEC. If the VCR starts recording, the setting is correct. When finished, the indicator changes to COMPLETE. Note When you connect with the i.LINK cable, you may not be able to operate the dubbing function correctly, depending on the VCR.
  • Page 91 Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing (on tape) About the IR SETUP code The IR SETUP code is stored in the memory of your camcorder. Be sure to set the correct code, depending on your VCR. Default setting is code number 3. Brand IR SETUP code * TV/VCR component...
  • Page 92 Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing (on tape) When the VCR does not operate correctly •After checking the code in “About the IR SETUP code” (p. 91), set the IR SETUP or the PAUSEMODE again. •Place your camcorder at least 30 cm (12 in.) away from the VCR. •Refer to the operating instructions of your VCR.
  • Page 93 Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing (on tape) (10) Press RET. to execute. V I DEO ED I T ED I T SET CONTROL ADJ TEST RETURN ”CUT - I N” EXECUTE ”CUT -OUT” I R SETUP ENGAGE REC PAUSE PAUSEMODE I R TEST...
  • Page 94 Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing (on tape) Operation 1: Making a Program The POWER switch should be set to Operate by touching the panel. (1) Insert the cassette for playback into your camcorder, then insert the tape for recording into the VCR.
  • Page 95 Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing (on tape) To finish making programs Press END. The program is stored in memory until the tape is ejected. Note You cannot operate recording during Digital program editing. On a blank portion of the tape You cannot set IN or OUT.
  • Page 96 Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing (on tape) Operation 2: Performing Digital program editing (Dubbing the tape) The POWER switch should be set to Operate by touching the panel. (1) When you use a digital video camera recorder, set its power switch to VCR/ VTR.

  • Page 97: Recording Video Or Tv Programs

    Recording video or TV programs You can record the tape from another VCR or a TV program from a TV that has video/ audio outputs. Use your camcorder as a recorder. You can connect either the A/V connecting cable (supplied) or i.LINK cable (optional). If you connect with the i.LINK cable (optional), video and audio signals are transmitted in digital form for high-quality editing.
  • Page 98 Recording video or TV programs If your TV or VCR is a monaural type Connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video output jack and the white or red plug to the audio output jack on the VCR or the TV. When the white plug is connected, the left channel audio is output, and when the red plug is connected, the right channel audio is output.
  • Page 99 Recording video or TV programs Dubbing Before operation Set DISPLAY in to LCD in the menu settings when using the A/V connecting cable. (The default setting is LCD.) The POWER switch should be set to Operate by touching the panel. (1) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to record over) into your camcorder.

  • Page 100: Inserting A Scene From A Vcr - Insert Editing

    Inserting a scene from a VCR – Insert editing You can insert a new scene with sound from a VCR onto your originally recorded tape by specifying the insert start and end points. Use the Remote Commander for this operation. Connections and preparations are the same as on page 97 and 98.

  • Page 101: Inserting A Scene From A Vcr – Insert Editing

    Inserting a scene from a VCR – Insert editing (4) On your camcorder, locate the insert start point [b]. (5) Press FN and select PAGE3. (6) Press REC CTRL. (7) Press REC PAUSE. (8) First press X on the VCR, and after a few seconds press REC START on your camcorder to start inserting the new scene with sound.

  • Page 102: Audio Dubbing

    Audio dubbing You can record additional audio to the original sound on a tape by connecting audio equipment or a microphone. If you connect suitable audio equipment, you can add sound to your tape already recorded in the 12-bit mode by specifying starting and ending points.
  • Page 103 Audio dubbing Connecting the microphone (optional) to the intelligent accessory shoe Intelligent accessory shoe Connecting the A/V connecting cable to the AUDIO/VIDEO jack Audio equipment LINE OUT AUDIO L Do not connect the S video plug (black) and video (yellow) plug.
  • Page 104 Audio dubbing Adding audio to a recorded tape Choose a connection mentioned on pages 102 to 103, and connect audio equipment or microphone to your camcorder. Then follow the procedure below. The POWER switch should be set to Operate by touching the panel. (1) Insert the recorded tape into your camcorder.

  • Page 105: Monitoring The New Recorded Sound

    Audio dubbing Monitoring the new recorded sound The POWER switch should be set to Operate by touching the panel. (1) Play back the tape on which you added audio. (2) Press FN to display PAGE1. (3) Press MENU. (4) Select AUDIO MIX in (5) Press r/R to adjust the balance between the original sound (ST1) and the new sound (ST2), then press EXEC.

  • Page 106: Superimposing A Title On A Cassette With Cassette Memory

    Superimposing a title on a cassette with Cassette Memory A cassette can have up to about 20 titles, if a title consists of 5 characters. However, if the Cassette Memory is full with date and cassette label data, the cassette can have only up to about 11 titles of 5 characters each.
  • Page 107 Superimposing a title on a cassette with Cassette Memory To use the custom title If you want to use the custom title, select The titles superimposed with your camcorder •They appear only by DV •The point you superimposed the title may be detected as an index signal when searching for a recording with other video equipment.

  • Page 108: Erasing A Title

    Superimposing a title on a cassette with Cassette Memory Erasing a title The POWER switch should be set to Operate by touching the panel. (1) Press FN to display PAGE1. (2) Press MENU. (3) Select TITLEERASE in (4) Select the title you want to erase, then press EXEC. The ERASE OK? indicator appears.

  • Page 109: Making Your Own Titles

    Making your own titles You can make up to 2 titles and store them in the memory of your camcorder. Each title can have up to 20 characters. The POWER switch should be set to Operate by touching the panel. (1) Press FN to display PAGE1.

  • Page 110: Labeling A Cassette With Cassette Memory

    Labeling a cassette with Cassette Memory The label can consist of up to 10 characters and is stored in Cassette Memory. When you set the POWER switch to CAMERA and insert a labeled cassette, or when you set the POWER switch to VCR, the label is displayed for about 5 seconds. The POWER switch should be set to Operate by touching the panel.

  • Page 111: Erasing All The Data In Cassette Memory

    Erasing all the data in Cassette Memory The following data saved in Cassette Memory can be completely erased at a time: – Date data – Title data – Cassette label The POWER switch should be set to Operate by touching the panel. (1) Press FN to display PAGE1.

  • Page 112: Memory Stick" Operations

    — “Memory Stick” Operations — Using a “Memory Stick” – Introduction The “Memory Stick” is a new light and small recording media which, despite the size, can store more data than a floppy disk. You can use the “Memory Stick” as an external recording media that can be attached or removed as well as exchanging data between the units.
  • Page 113 Using a “Memory Stick” – Introduction To prevent accidental erasure of images Slide the write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” to LOCK. The position and shape of the write-protect tab may be different depending on the model. Rear side of the “Memory Stick” Terminal Notes on the “Memory Stick”...
  • Page 114 •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. and “MagicGate Memory Stick” are trademarks of Sony are trademarks of Sony Corporation. are trademarks of Sony Corporation.
  • Page 115 Using a “Memory Stick” – Introduction Inserting the “Memory Stick” Insert a “Memory Stick” in the “Memory Stick” slot as far as it can go with the B mark facing the grip belt as illustrated. Access lamp Removing the “Memory Stick” Press the “Memory Stick”...

  • Page 116: Selecting Image Quality And Size

    Selecting image quality and size Selecting still image quality The default setting is FINE. The POWER switch should be set to Operate by touching the panel. (1) Press FN to display PAGE1. (2) Press MENU. (3) Select STILL SET in (4) Select QUALITY, then press EXEC.
  • Page 117 Selecting image quality and size Selecting the still image size You can select either image size 1152 × 864 or 640 × 480 (When the POWER switch is set to CAMERA or VCR, the image size is automatically set to 640 × 480.) The default setting is 1152 ×...

  • Page 118: Selecting The Moving Picture Size

    Selecting image quality and size Selecting the moving picture size You can select either picture size 320 × 240 or 160 × 112. The default setting is 320 × 240. The POWER switch should be set to Operate by touching the panel. (1) Press FN to display PAGE1.

  • Page 119: Still Images

    Selecting image quality and size Approximate number of still images and time of moving pictures recordable on a “Memory Stick” The number of still images and the time you can record moving pictures vary depending on which image quality mode you select and the complexity of the subject. Still images Type of “Memory Stick”...

  • Page 120: Recording A Still Image On A "Memory Stick"- Memory Photo Recording

    Recording a still image on a “Memory Stick”– Memory photo recording The POWER switch should be set to (1) Keep pressing PHOTO lightly and check the image. The green z indicator stops flashing, then lights up. The brightness of the image and the focus are adjusted and fixed while your camcorder targets at the center of the image.
  • Page 121 Recording a still image on a “Memory Stick” – Memory photo recording You can record still images on a “Memory Stick” during tape recording or tape recording standby See page 49 for details. When the POWER switch is set to MEMORY The following functions do not work: –...

  • Page 122: Recording Images Continuously

    Recording a still image on a “Memory Stick” – Memory photo recording Recording images continuously You can record still images continuously. Before recording, select the desired mode described below in the menu settings. NORMAL [a] ( Your camcorder shoots up to 4 still images in 1152 × 864 size or 13 still images in 640 ×...
  • Page 123 Recording a still image on a “Memory Stick” – Memory photo recording The number of still images in continuous shooting The number of still images you can shoot continuously varies depending on the image size and the remaining capacity of the “Memory Stick.” During continuous recording of images The flash does not work.
  • Page 124 Recording a still image on a “Memory Stick” – Memory photo recording Recording images with the flash In a dark place, the flash automatically pops up to strobe. The default setting is auto (no indicator). To change the flash mode, press indicator appears on the screen.
  • Page 125 Recording a still image on a “Memory Stick” – Memory photo recording Notes •Wipe the flash surface clean before use. Dirt on the flash may be darkened or stuck to the surface by the heat from flashing and this may reduce the amount of light emitted. •The recommended shooting distance using the built-in flash is 0.3 m to 2.5 m (31/32 feet to 8 1/3 feet).

  • Page 126: Recording An Image From A Tape As A Still Image

    Recording an image from a tape as a still image Your camcorder can record moving picture data as a still image on a “Memory Stick.” Image size is automatically set to 640 × 480. Before operation Insert the “Memory Stick” and the recorded tape into your camcorder. The POWER switch should be set to Operate by touching the panel.

  • Page 127: Recording A Still Image From Other Equipment

    Recording an image from a tape as a still image Recording a still image from other equipment You can use either A/V connecting cable or i.LINK cable. See page 97 for the connection. When connecting with the A/V connecting cable, set DISPLAY in menu settings.

  • Page 128: Superimposing A Still Image In A "Memory Stick" On An Image - Memory Mix

    Superimposing a still image in a “Memory Stick” on an image – MEMORY MIX You can superimpose a still image you have recorded on a “Memory Stick” on top of the moving picture you are recording. You cannot superimpose a still image on an image which has already been recorded.
  • Page 129 Superimposing a still image in a “Memory Stick” on an image – MEMORY MIX The “Memory Stick” supplied with your camcorder is already stored with 20 images: – For M. CHROM: 18 images (such as a frame) 101-0001 to 101-0018 –...
  • Page 130 Superimposing a still image in a “Memory Stick” on an image – MEMORY MIX (5) Press –/+ in the lower left corner of the screen to adjust the effect, then press OK to return to PAGE2. M. CHROM The degree of the blue area in the still image which is to be swapped with a moving picture M.
  • Page 131 Superimposing a still image in a “Memory Stick” on an image – MEMORY MIX Recording a superimposed image to the “Memory Stick” as a still image Before operation Insert the “Memory Stick” containing the still images into your camcorder. Image size of still images is automatically set to 640 × 480. The POWER switch should be set to Operate by touching the panel.

  • Page 132: Interval Photo Recording

    Interval Photo Recording You can carry out a time-lapse recording by setting the camcorder to automatically record still images. The POWER switch should be set to Operate by touching the panel. (1) Press FN to display PAGE1. (2) Press MENU. (3) Select INT.

  • Page 133: Recording A Moving Picture On A "Memory Stick" - Mpeg Movie Recording

    Recording a moving picture on a “Memory Stick” – MPEG MOVIE recording The picture and sound are recorded up to the full capacity of the “Memory Stick” (MPEG MOVIE EX). The POWER switch should be set to Press START/STOP. Your camcorder starts recording. The camera recording lamp located on the front of your camcorder lights up.
  • Page 134 Recording a moving picture on a “Memory Stick” – MPEG MOVIE recording When using an external flash (optional) Turn the power of the external flash off when recording moving pictures on the “Memory Stick.” Otherwise, the charging sound of the flash may be recorded. Recording date/time The date/time do not appear during recording.

  • Page 135: Self-Timer Recording

    Self-timer recording You can record still images and moving pictures on the “Memory Stick” with the self- timer. You can also use the Remote Commander for this operation. Recording still images The POWER switch should be set to Operate by touching the panel. (1) Press FN and select PAGE2.
  • Page 136 Self-timer recording Recording moving pictures The POWER switch should be set to Operate by touching the panel. (1) Follow steps 1 to 3 in “Recording still images” (p. 135). (2) Press START/STOP. The self-timer starts counting down from about 10 seconds with a beep. In the last 2 seconds of the countdown, the beep gets faster, and then recording starts automatically.

  • Page 137: Recording A Picture From A Tape As A Moving Picture

    Recording a picture from a tape as a moving picture Your camcorder can read moving picture data recorded on a tape and record it as a moving picture on a “Memory Stick.” Before operation Insert the recorded cassette and a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. The POWER switch should be set to Operate by touching the panel.

  • Page 138: Recording A Moving Picture From Other Equipment

    Recording a picture from a tape as a moving picture Titles You cannot record the titles. If the “ AUDIO ERROR” indicator appears Sound that cannot be recorded by your camcorder has been recorded. Connect the A/V connecting cable to input images played back on an external device (p. 97). Data code recorded on the tape Instead of the date/time when the picture was recorded on the tape, the date/time when the picture is recorded on the “Memory Stick”...

  • Page 139: Recording Edited Pictures From A Tape As A Moving Picture - Digital Program Editing (On A "Memory Stick")

    Recording edited pictures from a tape as a moving picture – Digital program editing (on a “Memory Stick”) You can duplicate selected scenes (programs) for editing onto a “Memory Stick.” Making the program The POWER switch should be set to Operate by touching the panel.
  • Page 140 Recording edited pictures from a tape as a moving picture – Digital program editing (on a “Memory Stick”) Notes •You cannot dub the titles, display indicators, or the contents of Cassette Memory. •You cannot operate recording during the Digital program editing on the “Memory Stick.”...
  • Page 141 Recording edited pictures from a tape as a moving picture – Digital program editing (on a “Memory Stick”) Note Your camcorder may stop recording the image, or the recorded image may appear jagged: – If the tape has the blank portion –...

  • Page 142: Changing The Recording Folder

    Changing the recording folder You can create folders on a “Memory Stick.” You can group images by selecting a folder for each recording, for convenient later reference. The default setting is the “101MSDCF” folder in which images are recorded. You can create folders up to “999MSDCF.” Creating a new folder The POWER switch should be set to Operate by touching the panel.
  • Page 143 Changing the recording folder Selecting the recording folder The POWER switch should be set to Operate by touching the panel. (1) Press FN to display PAGE1. (2) Press MENU. (3) Select REC FOLDER in (4) Press r/R to select a folder you want to record images in, then press EXEC. To return to FN Press EXIT.

  • Page 144: Viewing A Still Image - Memory Photo Playback

    Viewing a still image – Memory photo playback You can view the still images recorded on the “Memory Stick.” Furthermore, you can view 6 images including moving pictures at a time arranged in the same order they are in the “Memory Stick” by selecting the index screen. You can also use the Remote Commander for this operation.
  • Page 145 Viewing a still image – Memory photo playback Screen indicators during still image playback To make screen indicators disappear, press DISPLAY/BATT INFO. 1 Data file name 2 Image size 3 Image number/Total number of recorded images in the current playback folder 4 Playback folder 5 Protect mark...
  • Page 146 Viewing a still image – Memory photo playback Playing back 6 recorded images at a time (index screen) This function is especially useful when searching for a particular image. Press INDEX to display the index screen. A red B mark appears above the image that was being displayed before the change to the index screen mode.

  • Page 147: Viewing A Moving Picture - Mpeg Movie Playback

    Viewing a moving picture – MPEG MOVIE playback You can view the moving pictures recorded in the “Memory Stick.” The POWER switch should be set to Operate by touching the panel. (1) Press PLAY. The last recorded image appears. (2) Press – (to see the previous picture)/+ (to see the next picture) to select the desired moving pictures.
  • Page 148 Viewing a moving picture – MPEG MOVIE playback Playing back a picture from a particular segment Moving pictures recorded on a “Memory Stick” can be divided into up to 60 parts. You can select a part and begin playback from that point. The number of parts varies according to recording time.
  • Page 149 Viewing a moving picture – MPEG MOVIE playback Screen indicators during moving picture playback To make screen indicators appear or disappear, press DISPLAY/BATT INFO. MO V 0 0 0 0 8 MPEG JUL 4 2003 12:05:56 AM 1 Data file name 2 Image size 3 Picture number/Total number of recorded pictures in the current playback folder...

  • Page 150: Choosing A Playback Folder

    Choosing a playback folder Select the folder to be played back. The currently selected folder name appears in the top right-hand corner of the screen. The POWER switch should be set to Operate by touching the panel. (1) Press FN to display PAGE1. (2) Press PB FOLDR.

  • Page 151: Enlarging A Still Image Recorded On A "Memory Stick" - Memory Pb Zoom

    Enlarging a still image recorded on a “Memory Stick” – Memory PB ZOOM You can enlarge the still images. The POWER switch should be set to Operate by touching the panel. (1) Play back the image to enlarge. (2) Press FN and select PAGE2. (3) Press PB ZOOM.
  • Page 152 Enlarging a still image recorded on a “Memory Stick” – Memory PB ZOOM Memory PB ZOOM is canceled when you press the following buttons on the Remote Commander: – MEMORY PLAY – MEMORY INDEX – MEMORY –/+ During memory PB ZOOM If you press DISPLAY/BATT INFO, the frame on the memory PB ZOOM screen disappears.

  • Page 153: Playing Back Images Continuously - Slide Show

    Playing back images continuously – Slide show You can display all images on the “Memory Stick” or in the selected folder using slide show. The POWER switch should be set to Operate by touching the panel. (1) Press FN to display PAGE1. (2) Press MENU.

  • Page 154: Preventing Accidental Erasure - Image Protection

    Preventing accidental erasure – Image protection To prevent accidental erasure of important images, you can protect selected images. The POWER switch should be set to Operate by touching the panel. (1) Press INDEX. (2) Press - MARK. The screen to protect the image appears. (3) Press the image you want to protect.

  • Page 155: Deleting Images - Delete

    Deleting images – DELETE You can delete all images or selected images. Deleting selected images The POWER switch should be set to Operate by touching the panel. (1) Play back the image you want to delete. (2) Press FN to display PAGE1. (3) Press DEL.

  • Page 156: Deleting Selected Images On The Index Screen

    Deleting images – DELETE Deleting selected images on the index screen The POWER switch should be set to Operate by touching the panel. (1) Press INDEX. (2) Press DEL. Then press the image you want to delete. The number of the selected image is highlighted.

  • Page 157: Deleting All The Images

    Deleting images – DELETE Deleting all the images You can delete all unprotected images in a “Memory Stick.” The POWER switch should be set to Operate by touching the panel. (1) Press FN to display PAGE1. (2) Press MENU. (3) Select DELETE ALL in (4) Select ALL FILES or FOLDER sss*, then press EXEC.

  • Page 158: Writing A Print Mark - Print Mark

    Writing a print mark – Print mark The print mark function is useful for printing out still images later. However, you cannot specify the number of printing. Your camcorder conforms with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standard for specifying the still images to print out. The POWER switch should be set to Operate by touching the panel.

  • Page 159: Changing The Image Size - Resize

    Changing the image size – Resize After recording, you can change the image size of recorded still images to 640 × 480 or 320 × 240. Resizing is useful when you want to save the image in a smaller size such as when you want to attach it to an e-mail message.

  • Page 160: Viewing Images With Your Computer

    For details of the computer’s ports and editing software, contact the computer manufacturer. You can use the supplied “ImageMixer Ver.1.5 for Sony” as editing software. Viewing pictures recorded on the tape When connecting to a computer with the USB port See page 163 for details.
  • Page 161 •Editing software (supplied with your computer) can be used. For operation details, refer to the operation manual, or the on-line help of the software. •“ImageMixer Ver.1.5 for Sony” operations are almost the same for both the i.LINK connection and the USB connection.
  • Page 162 Viewing images with a computer – Introduction Viewing images recorded on the “Memory Stick” When connecting to a computer with the USB port See page 163 when using Windows and page 184 when using Macintosh. (USB) jack Push into the end. You can also use a “Memory Stick”...

  • Page 163: Connecting Your Camcorder To A Computer Using The Usb Cable (For Windows Users)

    Connecting your camcorder to a computer using the USB cable (For Windows users) Complete installation of the USB driver before connecting your camcorder to a computer. If you connect your camcorder to a computer first, you will not be able to install the USB driver correctly. When connecting to a computer with the USB port You must install a USB driver onto the computer to connect your camcorder to the computer’s USB port.

  • Page 164: Installing The Usb Driver

    Connecting your camcorder to a computer using the USB cable (For Windows users) System requirements when connecting with USB cable and viewing the “Memory Stick” images on a computer Microsoft Windows 98, Windows 98SE, Windows Me, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP Home Edition or Windows XP Professional Standard installation is required.
  • Page 165 Connecting your camcorder to a computer using the USB cable (For Windows users) (3) Select “Handycam” on the screen. The title screen appears. (4) Move the cursor to “USB Driver” and click. This starts USB driver installation. (5) Follow the on-screen messages to install the USB driver. (6) Remove the CD-ROM, then restart the computer and follow the on-screen messages.

  • Page 166: Installing Image Transfer

    Connecting your camcorder to a computer using the USB cable (For Windows users) Installing Image Transfer Make sure USB driver installation is complete. This function enables image data recorded on the “Memory Stick” to be automatically transferred (copied) to your computer. If you are using Windows 2000, log in with permission of administrators.

  • Page 167: Installing Imagemixer

    Installing ImageMixer Make sure USB driver installation is complete. “ImageMixer Ver.1.5 for Sony” is an application that can capture or edit images, or create video CDs. To install and use this software in Windows 2000, you must be authorized as administrators.
  • Page 168 Connecting your camcorder to a computer using the USB cable (For Windows users) MEMORY MIX Album Once “ImageMixer” is installed, the MEMORY MIX album is created in “Album” of “ImageMixer” and sample images are stored in there. Those sample images can be transferred from the MEMORY MIX album to a “Memory Stick”...
  • Page 169 Connecting your camcorder to a computer using the USB cable (For Windows users) (8) Follow the on-screen messages so that the Add Hardware Wizard recognizes that the USB drivers have been installed. Be sure to allow the installation to complete without interrupting it. For Windows 2000 and Windows XP users When the dialog box to confirm the digital signature appears, select “Yes”...
  • Page 170 Connecting your camcorder to a computer using the USB cable (For Windows users) If you cannot install the USB driver The USB driver has been registered incorrectly as the computer was connected to your camcorder before installation of the USB driver was complete. Follow the procedure below to correctly install the USB driver.
  • Page 171 Connecting your camcorder to a computer using the USB cable (For Windows users) 5 Select and delete the underlined devices below. Windows 98SE Windows Me Windows 2000 Windows XP...
  • Page 172 Select “My Computer” t “Control Panel” t “System,” and click “Device Manager.” 6 Select “Other devices.” Select the device prefixed with the “?” mark and delete. e.g., (?)Sony Handycam 7 Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) on your camcorder, then disconnect the USB cable. 8 Restart the computer.

  • Page 173: Viewing Pictures Recorded On A Tape On A Computer - Usb Streaming (For Windows Users)

    (7) Select ON, then press EXEC. (8) Select “Start” t “Programs” t “PIXELA” t “ImageMixer” t “ImageMixer Ver.1.5 for Sony.” The “ImageMixer Ver.1.5 for Sony” startup screen appears on the computer. The title screen appears. (9) Click on the screen.
  • Page 174 Viewing pictures recorded on a tape on a computer – USB Streaming (For Windows users) (10) Click (11) Connect the (USB) jack on your camcorder to the USB port on the computer using the supplied USB cable. (USB) jack Monitor window USB cable (supplied) Computer USB port...
  • Page 175 Viewing pictures recorded on a tape on a computer – USB Streaming (For Windows users) (12) Click to start playback. You can control video operations with the buttons on the screen. The picture from the tape appears on the monitor window on the computer. Video control buttons Viewing pictures live from your camcorder (1) Follow steps 1 and 2 on page 173.
  • Page 176 Viewing pictures recorded on a tape on a computer – USB Streaming (For Windows users) Capturing moving pictures Video control buttons (1) Click (2) Click the album in which you want to capture the movie. (3) Click (4) Looking at the monitor window, click want to capture.
  • Page 177 Viewing pictures recorded on a tape on a computer – USB Streaming (For Windows users) Notes •When you view images on a computer with the USB connection, the following may occur. This is not a malfunction. – The image shakes up and down. –...
  • Page 178 Viewing pictures recorded on a tape on a computer – USB Streaming (For Windows users) Making Video CDs – Easy Video CD This function makes it simple to create a video CD by capturing images recorded on a tape or images live from your camcorder. Capturing images recorded on a tape onto a CD-R (1) Follow steps 1 to 8 on page 173.
  • Page 179 Viewing pictures recorded on a tape on a computer – USB Streaming (For Windows users) Capturing images live from your camcorder onto a CD-R Before operation Eject the cassette. If you leave your camcorder in standby for 5 minutes while the cassette is inserted, your camcorder automatically turns off.
  • Page 180 10 minutes, at which point images are skipped for several seconds. Seeing the on-line help (operating instructions) of ImageMixer An “ImageMixer Ver.1.5 for Sony” on-line help site is available where you can find the detailed information about “ImageMixer Ver.1.5 for Sony.” (1) Click the The ImageMixer’s Manual screen appears.

  • Page 181: Viewing Images Recorded On A "Memory Stick" On A Computer (For Windows Users)

    Viewing images recorded on a “Memory Stick” on a computer (For Windows users) The image data recorded on the “Memory Stick” is automatically transferred (copied) to a computer with Image Transfer. You can view images with ImageMixer. Before operation You need to install the USB driver, Image Transfer and ImageMixer to view the “Memory Stick”...
  • Page 182 Viewing images recorded on a “Memory Stick” on a computer (For Windows users) Viewing images without Image Transfer Before operation •You need to install the USB driver to view the “Memory Stick” images on a computer (p. 164). •An application such as Windows Media Player must be installed to play back moving pictures in Windows environment.
  • Page 183 Viewing images recorded on a “Memory Stick” on a computer (For Windows users) Image file storage destinations and image files Image files recorded with your camcorder are grouped in the folders in the “Memory Stick.” The meanings of the file names are as follows. ssss stands for any number within the range from 0001 to 9999.

  • Page 184: Connecting Your Camcorder To A Computer Using The Usb Cable (For Macintosh Users)

    Connecting your camcorder to a computer using the USB cable (For Macintosh users) When connecting to a computer with the USB cable You must install a USB driver onto a computer to connect your camcorder to the computer’s USB port. The USB driver can be found on the CD-ROM supplied, along with the application software required for viewing images.
  • Page 185 (4) Click the “USB Driver” to open the folder containing the 6 files related to “Driver.” (5) Select the following 2 files, and drag and drop them into the System Folder. •Sony Camcorder USB Driver •Sony Camcorder USB Shim (6) When the message appears, click “OK.”...

  • Page 186: Viewing Images Recorded On A "Memory Stick" On A Computer (For Macintosh Users)

    Viewing images recorded on a “Memory Stick” on a computer (For Macintosh users) Viewing images Before operation •You need to install the USB driver to view the “Memory Stick” images on a computer (p. 164). •QuickTime 3.0 or later must be installed to play back moving pictures. (1) Turn on the computer and allow Mac OS to load.

  • Page 187: Capturing Images From An Analog Video Unit On A Computer - Signal Convert Function

    Capturing images from an analog video unit on a computer – Signal convert function You can capture images and sound from an analog video unit on the computer which has a DV port by transmitting data via your camcorder. The supplied A/V connecting cable is equipped with an S video plug and a video plug. Change the setting for the jack depending on the VCR.
  • Page 188 Capturing images from an analog video unit on a computer – Signal convert function After capturing images and sound Stop capturing procedures on the computer, and stop playback on the analog video unit. Notes •You need the software and computer that support the exchange of digital video signals.

  • Page 189: Copying Images To Dvd With Vaio

    Copying images to DVD with VAIO By connecting your camcorder to a Sony VAIO series personal computer*, it is easy to copy images recorded on a tape onto a DVD. Rewinding of the tape, capturing of images and DVD burning are all done automatically.
  • Page 190 Copying images to DVD with VAIO (6) Press EXEC on the touch panel of your camcorder. Do not disconnect the i.LINK cable or set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) until capturing of images has completed. The operating status of the computer appears in the screen of your camcorder. CAPTURING: Images on the tape are being captured.

  • Page 191: Customizing Your Camcorder

    — Customizing your Camcorder — Changing the menu settings To change the mode settings in the menu settings, select the menu items with r/R . The default settings can be partially changed. First, select the icon, then the menu item and the mode.

  • Page 192: Selecting The Mode Setting Of Each Item

    Changing the menu settings To return to FN Press EXIT. Menu items are displayed as the following icons: MANUAL SET CAMERA SET VCR SET LCD/VF SET MEM SET 1 MEM SET 2 CM SET TAPE SET SETUP MENU OTHERS Selecting the mode setting of each item Menu items differ depending on the position of the POWER switch.
  • Page 193 Changing the menu settings Icon/item Mode CAMERA SET D ZOOM z OFF 20× 120× 16:9WIDE z OFF STEADYSHOT z ON EDITSEARCH z OFF N.S. LIGHT z ON Notes on SteadyShot •SteadyShot may not correct excessive camera-shake. •Attachment of a conversion lens (optional) may interfere with the SteadyShot function.
  • Page 194 Changing the menu settings Icon/item Mode VCR SET HiFi SOUND z STEREO AUDIO MIX —— A/V t z OFF DV OUT VIDEOINPUT z VIDEO S VIDEO LCD/VF SET LCD B.L. z BRT NORMAL BRIGHT LCD COLOR —— VF B.L. z BRT NORMAL BRIGHT Notes on LCD B.L.
  • Page 195 Changing the menu settings Icon/item Mode MEM SET 1 STILL SET BURST z OFF NORMAL EXP BRKTG QUALITY z FINE STANDARD z 1152 × 864 IMAGESIZE 640 × 480 MOVIE SET z 320 × 240 IMAGESIZE 160 × 112 REMAIN z AUTO NEW FOLDER z ADD...
  • Page 196 Changing the menu settings Icon/item Mode MEM SET 2 SLIDE SHOW RETURN z ALL FILES FOLDER sss* INT. R -STL z OFF DELETE ALL z RETURN ALL FILES FOLDER sss* FORMAT z RETURN * The folder name is displayed in the sss. Notes on formatting •Do not do any of the following while the FORMATTING indicator appears: –...
  • Page 197 Changing the menu settings Icon/item Mode CM SET TITLE —— TITLEERASE —— TITLE DSPL z ON CM SEARCH z ON TAPE TITLE —— ERASE ALL z RETURN Meaning To superimpose a title or make your own title (p. 106, 109) To erase the title you have superimposed (p.
  • Page 198 When you play back the tape on another camcorder or VCRs, noise may occur in pictures or sound. •When you record in the LP mode, we recommend using a Sony Excellence/Master mini DV cassette so that you can get the most out of your camcorder.
  • Page 199 Changing the menu settings Icon/item Mode SETUP MENU CLOCK SET —— USB STREAM z OFF LANGUAGE z ENGLISH FRANÇAIS ESPAÑOL PORTUGUÊS DEMO MODE z ON Notes on DEMO MODE •You cannot select DEMO MODE when the cassette or the “Memory Stick” is inserted in your camcorder.
  • Page 200 Changing the menu settings Icon/item Mode OTHERS WORLD TIME —— BEEP z MELODY NORMAL COMMANDER z ON DISPLAY z LCD V-OUT/LCD REC LAMP z ON VIDEO EDIT z RETURN TAPE MEMORY Note If you press DISPLAY/BATT INFO with DISPLAY set to V-OUT/LCD in the menu settings, the picture from a TV or VCR will not appear on the LCD screen even when your camcorder is connected to the output jacks on the TV or VCR.

  • Page 201: Troubleshooting

    If you run into any problem using your camcorder, use the following table to troubleshoot the problem. If the problem persists, disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer. If “C:ss:ss” appears on the screen, the self-diagnosis display function has been activated. See page 209.
  • Page 202 Types of trouble and how to correct trouble Symptom A vertical band appears when you shoot a subject such as lights or a candle flame against a dark background. A vertical band appears when you shoot a very bright subject. Some tiny spots in white, red, blue or green appear on the screen.

  • Page 203: During Playback

    Types of trouble and how to correct trouble During playback Symptom Playback is not possible. There are horizontal lines on the picture or the playback picture is not clear or does not appear. No sound or only a low sound is heard when playing back the tape.
  • Page 204 Types of trouble and how to correct trouble During recording and playback Symptom The power does not turn on. End search does not work. End search does not work correctly. The battery pack is quickly discharged. The remaining battery time indicator does not indicate the correct time.
  • Page 205 Types of trouble and how to correct trouble When operating using the “Memory Stick” Symptom The “Memory Stick” does not function. Recording does not function. The image cannot be deleted. You cannot format the “Memory Stick.” Deleting all the images cannot be carried out.
  • Page 206 Types of trouble and how to correct trouble Symptom You cannot write a print mark on a still image. You cannot resize an image. You cannot play back images in actual size. You cannot play back image data. Cause and/or Corrective Actions •...
  • Page 207 VCR and your camcorder (p. 88). • Your camcorder is connected to DV equipment of other than Sony using the i.LINK cable. c Set it to IR (p. 88). • Setting a program on a blank portion of the tape is attempted.
  • Page 208 Install it properly (p. 15). • Something is wrong with the battery pack. c If the problem persists, unplug the AC Adaptor immediately and contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. • DISPLAY/BATT INFO is pressed.

  • Page 209: Self-Diagnosis Display

    E:61:ss E:62:ss E:91:ss If you are unable to rectify the problem even if you try corrective actions a few times, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. LCD screen or Viewfinder Self-diagnosis display • C:ss:ss You can service your camcorder yourself.

  • Page 210: Warning Indicators

    Warning indicators If indicators appear on the screen, check the following: See the page in parentheses “( )” for details. 101-0001 Warning indicator as to file Slow flashing: • The file is corrupted. • The file is unreadable. • You are trying to carry out MEMORY MIX on moving pictures (p.

  • Page 211: Warning Messages

    Warning messages If messages appear on the screen, check the following. See the page in parentheses “( )” for details. • CLOCK SET • FOR ”InfoLITHIUM” BATTERY ONLY • CLEANING CASSETTE • COPY INHIBIT • FULL • 16BIT • REC MODE •...
  • Page 212 Warning messages • READ-ONLY MEMORY STICK • Q Z TAPE END • Q NO TAPE • DELETING • FORMATTING • NOW CHARGING • FOLDER NO. FULL • USB STREAMING ON GOING USB Streaming is being performed. * You hear the melody or beep sound. A read-only “Memory Stick”...

  • Page 213: Additional Information

    — Additional Information — Usable cassettes Selecting cassette types You can use the mini DV , Digital8 , VHS Betamax , ED Betamax * There are two types of mini DV cassettes: with Cassette Memory and without Cassette Memory. Cassettes with Cassette Memory have We recommend that you use cassettes with Cassette Memory.

  • Page 214: Audio Mode

    Usable cassettes Copyright signal When you play back If the tape you play back on your camcorder contains copyright signals, you cannot copy it with another video camera connected to your camcorder. When you record You cannot record software on your camcorder that contains copyright control signals for copyright protection of software.
  • Page 215 Usable cassettes Notes on the cassette To prevent accidental erasure Slide the write-protect tab on the cassette to set to SAVE. When affixing a label on the cassette Be sure to affix a label only on the locations as illustrated below [a] so as not to cause malfunction of your camcorder.

  • Page 216: About The "Infolithium" Battery Pack

    About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack This unit is compatible with the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (M series). Your camcorder operates only with the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack. “InfoLITHIUM” M series battery packs have the What is the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack? The “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack is a lithium-ion battery pack that has functions for communicating information related to operating conditions between your camcorder and an optional AC adaptor/charger.

  • Page 217: Battery Life

    •The battery life varies depending on how it is stored, operating conditions, and the environment for each battery pack. Disposal of the battery pack Certain countries or regions may regulate diposal of the battery pack used to power this product. Please consult with your local authority. “InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

  • Page 218: About I.link

    DV Interfaces, refer to the operating instructions of the equipment to be connected. About the name “i.LINK” i.LINK is a more familiar term for IEEE 1394 data transport bus proposed by Sony, and is a trademark approved by many corporations.
  • Page 219 DV Interface, see page 85 and 97. This unit can also be connected to other i.LINK (DV Interface) compatible non-video equipment made by Sony (e.g., VAIO series personal computer). Before connecting this unit to your computer, make sure that application software supported by this unit is already installed on your computer.

  • Page 220: Using Your Camcorder Abroad

    Using your camcorder abroad Using your camcorder abroad You can use your camcorder in any country or region with 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 221: Maintenance Information And Precautions

    Maintenance information and precautions Moisture condensation If your camcorder is brought directly from a cold place to a warm place, moisture may condense inside your camcorder, on the surface of the tape, or on the lens. In this condition, the tape may stick to the head drum and be damaged or your camcorder may not operate correctly.
  • Page 222 The video head suffers from wear after long use. If you cannot obtain a clear image even after using a cleaning cassette, it might be because the video head is worn. Please contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility to have the video head replaced.
  • Page 223 Maintenance information and precautions Removing dust from inside the viewfinder (1) Pull out the viewfinder in the direction of the arrow 1. Remove the two screws in the direction of the arrow 2 with a screwdriver (optional). Remove the eyecup in the direction of the arrow 3. (2) Remove dust from inside the eyecup and viewfinder with a commercially available blower.

  • Page 224: Adjusting The Lcd Screen (Calibration)

    •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 or mechanical shock. Be particularly careful of the lens. •Keep the POWER switch setting to OFF (CHG) when you are not using your camcorder.

  • Page 225: About Care And Storage Of The Lens

    Maintenance information and precautions Camcorder care •Eject the tape, periodically turn on the power, operate the CAMERA and VCR sections and play back the tape for about 3 minutes if your camcorder is not to be used for a long time. •Clean the lens with a soft brush to remove dust.
  • Page 226 •If you touch the liquid, wash it off with water. •If the liquid gets into your eyes, wash your eyes with a lot of water and then consult a doctor. If any problem occurs, unplug your camcorder and contact your nearest Sony dealer.

  • Page 227: Specifications

    Specifications Video camera recorder System Video recording system 2 rotary heads Helical scanning system Mini DV Format (SD Specification of Consumer-Use Digital VCR) Audio recording system Rotary heads, PCM system Quantization: 12 bits (Fs 32 kHz, stereo 1, stereo 2), 16 bits (Fs 48 kHz, stereo) Video signal NTSC color, EIA standards...

  • Page 228: Memory Stick

    Specifications AC Adaptor AC-L15A/L15B Power requirements AC 100 – 240 V, 50/60 Hz Current consumption 0.35 – 0.18 A Power consumption 18 W Output voltage DC OUT: 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.)

  • Page 229: Quick Reference

    — Quick Reference — Identifying parts and controls Camcorder 1 Lens cap (p. 28) 2 LCD/Touch panel screen (p. 25) 3 OPEN button (p. 9) 4 Battery pack/Battery terminal cover (p. 15) 5 BATT release lever (p. 15) 6 Eyecup (p. 223) 7 Viewfinder (p.
  • Page 230 Identifying parts and controls qd RESET button (p. 208) If you press RESET, all the settings including the date and time return to the default. qf Speaker qg Viewfinder lens adjustment lever (p. 34) qh LCD BACKLIGHT switch (p. 34) qj “Memory Stick”...
  • Page 231 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 camera and offers a quality as the Carl Zeiss lens.
  • Page 232 Identifying parts and controls ea Microphone (p. 28) es Flash (p. 124) Notes on the intelligent accessory shoe •The intelligent accessory shoe supplies power to optional accessories such as a video light or microphone. •The intelligent accessory shoe is linked to the POWER switch, allowing you to turn the power supplied by the shoe on and off.
  • Page 233 Identifying parts and controls eh NIGHTSHOT switch (p. 37) ej MIC jack (PLUG IN POWER) (red) Connect an external microphone (optional). This jack also accepts a “plug-in-power” microphone. When the external microphone is connected, it takes precedence. ek AUDIO/VIDEO jack (p. 47, 84, 97, 187) (LANC) jack (blue) LANC stands for Local Application Control Bus System.
  • Page 234 Identifying parts and controls Remote Commander A button type lithium battery is already installed in the Remote Commander at the factory. To avoid flattening the battery, the insulation is inserted. Before operation, remove the insulation. 1 PHOTO button (p. 51, 120, 135) 2 Memory Control buttons (p.
  • Page 235 •When the lithium battery becomes weak, the operating distance of the Remote Commander may shorten, or the Remote Commander may not function properly. In this case, replace the battery with a Sony CR2025 lithium battery. Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion.

  • Page 236: Program Ae (P

    Identifying parts and controls Operation indicators LCD screen and Viewfinder 1 Cassette Memory (p. 12, 213) 2 Remaining battery time (p. 30) 3 Zoom (p. 35)/Exposure (p. 66)/ Data file name (p. 145)/ 4 Digital effect (p. 61, 77)/ MEMORY MIX (p. 128)/ Fader (p.

  • Page 237: Index

    Index A, B AC Adaptor ... 16 Adjusting the viewfinder ... 34 Audio dubbing ... 102 AUDIO MIX ... 194 AUDIO MODE ... 198 AUDIO/VIDEO jack ... 47, 84, 97 AUTO SHTR ... 192 Auto red-eye reduction ... 124 A/V connecting cable ...
  • Page 240 Printed on 100% recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. Printed in Japan...

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