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Sony D8 Digital Handycam DCR-TRV420E Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions

Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly,
and retain it for future reference.
ИНСТРУКЦИЯ ПО ЭКСПЛУАТАЦИИ
Перед эксплуатацией аппарата внимательно прочтите,
пожалуйста, данное руководство и сохраняйте его для
дальнейших справок.
DCR-TRV520E
DCR-TRV420E/TRV520E
©2000 Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1: Digital Video Camera

    Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. ИНСТРУКЦИЯ ПО ЭКСПЛУАТАЦИИ Перед эксплуатацией аппарата внимательно прочтите, пожалуйста, данное руководство и сохраняйте его для дальнейших справок. DCR-TRV520E DCR-TRV420E/TRV520E ©2000 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 2 English Welcome! Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony Digital Handycam camcorder. With your Digital Handycam, you can capture life’s precious moments with superior picture and sound quality. Your Digital Handycam is loaded with advanced features, but at the same time it is very easy to use.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    English Table of contents Checking supplied accessories ... 5 Quick Start Guide ... 6 Getting started Using this manual ... 10 Step 1 Preparing the power supply ... 12 Installing the battery pack ... 12 Charging the battery pack ... 13 Connecting to the mains ...
  • Page 4 Русский Оглавление Проверка прилагаемых принадлежностей ... 5 Руководство по быстрому запуску Подготовка к эксплуатации Использование данного руководства ... 10 Пункт 1 Подготовка источника питания ... 12 Установка батарейного блока ... 12 Зарядка батарейного блока ... 13 Подсоединение к сетевой розетке ... 18 Пункт...

  • Page 5: Checking Supplied Accessories

    Checking supplied accessories Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder. 1 Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 176) 2 AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power adaptor (1), Mains lead (1) (p. 13) 3 NP-F330 battery pack (1) (p. 12, 13) 4 CR2025 lithium battery (1) (p.

  • Page 6: Quick Start Guide

    English Quick Start Guide Connecting the mains lead Use the battery pack when using your camcorder outdoors (p. 12). Inserting a cassette Open the lid of the cassette compartment, and press EJECT. The compartment opens automatically. This chapter introduces you to the basic features of your camcorder.
  • Page 7 Recording a picture Remove the lens cap. Open the LCD panel while pressing OPEN. Viewfinder The picture appears When the LCD panel is closed, use the on the LCD screen. viewfinder placing your eye against its eyecup. The picture in the viewfinder is black and white. Monitoring the playback picture on the LCD screen (p.

  • Page 8: Руководство По Быстрому Запуску

    Русский Руководство по быстрому запуску Подсоединение провода электропитания При пользовании видеокамерой вне помещения используйте батарейный блок (стр. 12). Установка кассеты Откройте крышку кассетного отсека, а затем нажмите кнопку EJECT. Отсек откроется автоматически. В данной главе приведены основные функции Вашей видеокамеры. Подробные сведения приведены на странице...
  • Page 9 Запись изображения Снимите крышку объектива. Откройте панель ЖКД, нажав кнопку OPEN. Видоискатель На экране ЖКД Если панель ЖКД закрыта, воспользуйтесь появится видоискателем, приставив глаз к окуляру. изображение. Изображение в видоискателе будет черно-белым. Контроль воспроизводимого изображения на экране ЖКД (стр. 33) Установите...

  • Page 10: Getting Started

    — Getting started — Using this manual The instructions in this manual are for the 2 models. The DCR-TRV520E is the model used for illustration purposes. Otherwise, the model name is indicated in the illustrations. As you read through this manual, buttons and settings on your camcorder are shown in capital letters.

  • Page 11: Precautions On Camcorder Care

    Using this manual Precautions on camcorder care •The LCD screen and the viewfinder are manufactured using high-precision technology. However, there may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (red, blue, green or white) that constantly appear on the LCD screen and in the viewfinder. These points occur normally in the manufacturing process and do not affect the recorded picture in any way.

  • Page 12: Step 1 Preparing The Power Supply

    Step 1 Preparing the power supply Installing the battery pack Install the battery pack to use your camcorder outdoors. Slide the battery pack down until it clicks. To remove the battery pack Slide the battery pack out in the direction of the arrow while pressing BATT RELEASE down.

  • Page 13: Charging The Battery Pack

    Step 1 Preparing the power supply Charging the battery pack Use the battery pack after charging it for your camcorder. Your camcorder operates only with the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (L series). (1) Open the DC IN jack cover and connect the AC power adaptor supplied with your camcorder to the DC IN jack with the plug’s v mark facing up.
  • Page 14 Step 1 Preparing the power supply After charging the battery pack Disconnect the AC power adaptor from the DC IN jack on your camcorder. Notes •Prevent metallic objects from coming into contact with the metal parts of the DC plug of the AC power adaptor.
  • Page 15 Step 1 Preparing the power supply Charging time/Время зарядки Battery pack/ Батарейный блок NP-F330 (supplied)/ (прилагается) NP-F530/F550 NP-F730/F750 NP-F930/F950 NP-F960 Approximate number of minutes to charge an empty battery pack Recording time/Время записи Battery pack/ Батарейный блок Непрерывная* NP-F330 (supplied)/ (прилагается) NP-F530 NP-F550...
  • Page 16 Step 1 Preparing the power supply Playing time/Время воспроизведения Battery pack/ Батарейный блок NP-F330 (supplied)/ (прилагается) NP-F530 NP-F550 NP-F730 NP-F750 NP-F930 NP-F950 NP-F960 Approximate number of minutes when you use a fully charged battery Numbers in parentheses “( )” indicate the time using a normally charged battery.
  • Page 17 This unit is compatible with the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (L series). Your camcorder operates only with the “InfoLITHIUM” battery. “InfoLITHIUM” battery packs have the mark. “InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony Corporation. Пункт 1 Подготовка источника питания Индикатор времени оставшегося заряда батарейного блока...

  • Page 18: Connecting To The Mains

    DC IN jack, even when the mains lead is not plugged into the mains. Using a car battery Use Sony DC Adaptor/Charger (not supplied). Пункт 1 Подготовка источника питания Подсоединение к сетевой...

  • Page 19: Step 2 Inserting A Cassette

    Step 2 Inserting a cassette We recommend using Hi8 cassettes. (1) Prepare the power supply (p. 12). (2) Open the lid of the cassette compartment, and press EJECT. The cassette compartment opens automatically. (3) Insert a cassette with its window facing out and the write-protect tab on the cassette up.
  • Page 20 Step 2 Inserting a cassette Notes •Do not press the cassette compartment down. Doing so may cause malfunction. •Your camcorder records pictures in the Digital8 system. • The recording time when you use your camcorder is 2/3 of indicated time on Hi8 tape.

  • Page 21: Recording - Basics

    — Recording – Basics — Recording a picture Your camcorder automatically focuses for you. (1) Remove the lens cap by pressing both knobs on its sides and attach the lens cap to the grip strap. (2) Install the power source and insert a cassette. See “Step 1”...
  • Page 22 Recording a picture Notes •Fasten the grip strap firmly. •Do not touch the built-in microphone during recording. Note on Recording mode Your camcorder records and plays back in the SP (standard play) mode and in the LP (long play) mode. Select SP or LP in the menu settings (p.

  • Page 23: Adjusting The Lcd Screen

    Recording a picture Adjusting the LCD screen To adjust the brightness of the LCD screen, press either of the two buttons on LCD BRIGHT. The LCD panel moves about 90 degrees to the viewfinder side and about 180 degrees to the lens side.

  • Page 24: Using The Zoom Feature

    Recording a picture After recording (1) Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHARGE). (2) Close the LCD panel. (3) Eject the cassette. Using the zoom feature Move the power zoom lever a little for a slower zoom. Move it further for a faster zoom. Using the zoom function sparingly results in better-looking recordings.
  • Page 25 Recording a picture Notes on digital zoom •Digital zoom starts to function when zoom exceeds 25 . •The picture quality deteriorates as you go toward the “T” side. Set D ZOOM to OFF in the menu settings. Otherwise the digital zoom activates without notice.
  • Page 26 Recording a picture Indicators displayed in the recording mode The indicators are not recorded on tape. Remaining battery time indicator/ Индикатор времени оставшегося заряда батарейного блока 4 7 2000 Time code (for tapes recorded in the Digital8 system only) The time code indicates the recording or playback time, “0:00:00”...

  • Page 27: Shooting Backlit Subjects - Back Light

    Recording a picture Shooting backlit subjects – BACK LIGHT When you shoot a subject with the light source behind the subject or a subject with a light background, use the backlight function. Press BACK LIGHT in CAMERA or MEMORY mode. The .

  • Page 28: Shooting In The Dark - Nightshot/Super Nightshot

    Recording a picture Shooting in the dark – NightShot/Super NightShot The NightShot function enables you to shoot a subject in a dark place. For example, you can satisfactorily record the environment of nocturnal animals for observation when you use this function. While your camcorder is in CAMERA or MEMORY mode, slide NIGHTSHOT to ON.
  • Page 29 Recording a picture Notes •Do not use the NightShot function in bright places (ex. outdoors in the daytime). This may cause your camcorder to malfunction. •When you keep NIGHTSHOT set to ON in normal recording, the picture may be recorded in incorrect or unnatural colours.

  • Page 30: Self-Timer Recording

    Recording a picture Self-timer recording Recording with the self-timer starts in 10 seconds automatically. This mode is useful when you want to record yourself. You can also use the Remote Commander for this operation. (1) Press (self-timer) in the standby mode. (self-timer) indicator appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder.

  • Page 31: Checking The Recording - End Search / Editsearch / Rec Review

    Checking the recording – END SEARCH / EDITSEARCH / Rec Review You can use these buttons to check the recorded picture or shoot so that the transition between the last recorded scene and the next scene you record is smooth. END SEARCH You can go to the end of the recorded section after you record.

  • Page 32: Checking The Recording

    Checking the recording – END SEARCH / EDITSEARCH / Rec Review Rec Review You can check the section which you have stopped most recently. Press the – (7) side of EDITSEARCH momentarily in the standby mode. The section you have stopped most recently will be played back for a few seconds, and then your camcorder will return to the standby mode.

  • Page 33: Playback - Basics

    — Playback – Basics — Playing back a tape You can monitor the playback picture on the LCD screen. If you close the LCD panel, you can monitor the playback picture in the viewfinder. You can control playback using the Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder.
  • Page 34 Playing back a tape When monitoring on the LCD screen You can turn the LCD panel over and move it back to the camcorder body with the LCD screen facing out. To display the screen indicators – Display function Press DISPLAY on your camcorder or the Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder.
  • Page 35 Playing back a tape Using the data code function Your camcorder automatically records not only images on the tape but also the recording data (date/time or various settings when recorded) (Data code). Press DATA CODE on your camcorder or the Remote Commander in the playback mode.

  • Page 36: Various Playback Modes

    Playing back a tape Various playback modes To operate video control buttons, set the POWER switch to VTR. To view a still picture (playback pause) Press X during playback. To resume playback, press X or N. To advance the tape Press M in the stop mode.
  • Page 37 Playing back a tape To view the picture at double speed Press 2 on the Remote Commander during playback. For double speed playback in the reverse direction, press , then press 2 on the Remote Commander. To resume normal playback, press N. To view the picture frame-by-frame Press C on the Remote Commander in the playback pause mode.

  • Page 38: Viewing The Recording On Tv

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

  • Page 39: If Your Tv Or Vcr Is A Monaural Type

    Viewing the recording on TV If your TV is already connected to a VCR Connect your camcorder to the LINE IN input on the VCR by using the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder. Set the input selector on the VCR to LINE. If your TV or VCR is a monaural type Connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting...
  • Page 40 Viewing the recording on TV Using the AV cordless IR receiver Once you connect the AV cordless IR receiver (not supplied) to your TV or VCR, you can easily view the picture on your TV. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the AV cordless IR receiver.
  • Page 41 Press S.LASER LINK. The lamp on the S.LASER LINK button goes out. If you use a Sony TV •You can turn on the TV automatically when you press S.LASER LINK on your camcorder. To do so, do as follows in advance: –...

  • Page 42: Advanced Recording Operations

    Recording a still image on a tape – Tape Photo recording You can record a still image like a photograph. This mode is useful when you want to record a picture such as a photograph or when you print a picture using a video printer (not supplied).
  • Page 43 Recording a still image on a tape – Tape Photo recording Notes •During the tape photo recording, you cannot change the mode or setting. •The PHOTO button does not work: – while the digital effect function is set or in use.

  • Page 44: Self-Timer Tape Photo Recording

    Recording a still image on a tape – Tape Photo recording Self-timer tape photo recording You can record still images on tapes with the self- timer. This mode is useful when you want to record yourself. You can also use the Remote Commander for this operation.

  • Page 45: Printing The Still Image

    Recording a still image on a tape – Tape Photo recording Printing the still image You can print a still image by using the video printer (not supplied). Connect the video printer using the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder. Connect the A/V connecting cable to the AUDIO/VIDEO jack and connect the yellow plug of the cable to the video input of the video...

  • Page 46: 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 LCD screen during recording in 16:9WIDE mode [a]. The picture during playing back in the viewfinder, on a normal TV [b] or a wide-screen TV [c] are compressed in the widthwise direction.
  • Page 47 Using the wide mode In the wide mode, you cannot select the following functions: – Old movie – Bounce During recording You cannot select or cancel the wide mode. When you cancel the wide mode, set your camcorder to the standby mode and then set 16:9WIDE to OFF in the menu setting.

  • Page 48: Using The Fader Function

    Using the fader function You can fade the picture in or out to give your recording a professional appearance. FADER M.FADER (mosaic)/ (мозаика) BOUNCE 1) 2) OVERLAP WIPE (random dot)/ (произвольные точки) MONOTONE When fading in, the picture gradually changes from black-and-white to colour.
  • Page 49 Using the fader function (1) When fading in [a] In the standby mode, press FADER until the desired fader indicator flashes. When fading out [b] In the recording mode, press FADER until the desired fader indicator flashes. The indicator changes as follows: FADER t M.FADER t BOUNCE t MONOTONE t OVERLAP t WIPE t DOT...
  • Page 50 Using the fader function Notes •The overlap, wipe and dot functions work only for tapes recorded in the Digital8 •You cannot use the following functions while using the fader function. Also, you cannot use the fader function while using the following functions: –...

  • Page 51: Using Special Effects - Picture Effect

    Using special effects – Picture effect You can digitally process images to obtain special effects like those in films or on the TV. NEG. ART [a] : The colour and brightness of the image is reversed. SEPIA : The image is sepia. B&W : The image is monochrome (black-and-white).
  • Page 52 Using special effects – Picture effect (1) Press PICTURE EFFECT in CAMERA mode. The picture effect indicator appears. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired picture effect mode. The indicator changes as follows: NEG.ART y SEPIA y B&W y SOLARIZE y SLIM y STRETCH y PASTEL y MOSAIC To turn the picture effect function...

  • Page 53: Using Special Effects - Digital Effect

    Using special effects – Digital effect You can add special effects to recorded images using the various digital functions. The sound is recorded normally. STILL You can record a still image so that it is superimposed on a moving image. FLASH (FLASH MOTION) You can record still images successively at constant intervals.
  • Page 54 Using special effects – Digital effect (1) Press DIGITAL EFFECT in CAMERA mode. The digital effect indicator appears. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired digital effect mode. The indicator changes as follows: STILL y FLASH y LUMI. y TRAIL y SLOW SHTR y OLD MOVIE (3) Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.
  • Page 55 Using special effects – Digital effect To cancel the digital effect Press DIGITAL EFFECT. Notes •The following functions do not work during digital effect: – Fader – Low lux mode of PROGRAM AE – Tape photo recording – Super NightShot •The following functions do not work in the slow shutter mode: –...

  • Page 56: Using The Program Ae Function

    Using the PROGRAM AE function You can select PROGRAM AE (Auto Exposure) mode to suit your specific shooting requirements. Spotlight mode This mode prevents people’s faces, for example, from appearing excessively white when shooting subjects lit by strong light in the theatre. Soft portrait mode This mode brings out the subject while creating a soft background for subjects such as people or...
  • Page 57 Using the PROGRAM AE function (1) Press PROGRAM AE in CAMERA or MEMORY mode. The PROGRAM AE indicator appears. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired mode. The indicator changes as follows: To turn the PROGRAM AE function Press PROGRAM AE.

  • Page 58: Adjusting The Exposure Manually

    Adjusting the exposure manually You can manually adjust and set the exposure. Adjust the exposure manually in the following cases: – The subject is backlit – Bright subject and dark background – To record dark pictures (e.g. night scenes) faithfully (1) Press EXPOSURE in CAMERA or MEMORY mode.

  • Page 59: Focusing Manually

    Focusing manually You can gain better results by manually adjusting the focus in the following cases: •The autofocus mode is not effective when shooting: – subjects through glass coated with water droplets. – horizontal stripe. – subjects with little contrast with backgrounds such as walls and sky.
  • Page 60 Focusing manually To focus precisely Adjust the zoom by first focusing at the “T” (telephoto) position and then shooting at the “W” (wide-angle) position. This makes focusing easier. When you shoot close to the subject Focus at the end of the “W” (wide-angle) position.

  • Page 61: Superimposing A Title

    Superimposing a title You can select one of eight preset titles and two custom titles (p. 63). You can also select the language, colour, size and position of titles. (1) Press TITLE to display the title menu in the standby mode. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select then press the dial.
  • Page 62 Superimposing a title To superimpose the title while you are recording Press TITLE while you are recording, and carry out steps 2 to 5. When you press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial at step 5, the title is recorded. To select the language of a preset title If you want to change the language, select before step 2.

  • Page 63: Making Your Own Titles

    Making your own titles You can make up to two titles and store them in your camcorder. Each title can have up to 20 characters. (1) Press TITLE in the standby or VTR mode. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select then press the dial.
  • Page 64 Making your own titles To change a title you have stored In step 3, select CUSTOM1 or CUSTOM2, depending on which title you want to change, then press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select [C], then press the dial to delete the title.

  • Page 65: Inserting A Scene

    Inserting a scene You can insert a scene in the middle of a recorded tape by setting the start and end points. The previously recorded frames between these start and end points will be erased. Use the Remote Commander for this operation. (1) While your camcorder is in the standby mode, keep pressing EDITSEARCH, and release the button at the insert end point [b].

  • Page 66: Advanced Playback Operations

    Playing back a tape with picture effects During playback, you can process a scene using the picture effect functions: NEG.ART, SEPIA, B&W and SOLARIZE. During playback, press PICTURE EFFECT and turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial until the desired picture effect indicator (NEG.ART, SEPIA, B&W or SOLARIZE) appears.

  • Page 67: Playing Back A Tape With Digital Effects

    Playing back a tape with digital effects During playback, you can process a scene using the digital effect functions: STILL, FLASH, LUMI. and TRAIL. (1) During playback, press DIGITAL EFFECT and turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial until the desired digital effect indicator (STILL, FLASH, LUMI.

  • Page 68: Enlarging Recorded Images - Pb Zoom

    Enlarging recorded images – PB ZOOM You can enlarge moving and still images recorded on tapes. Besides the operation described here, your camcorder can enlarge still images recorded on “Memory Stick”s. (1) Press PB ZOOM on your camcorder while you are playing back. The image is enlarged, and R r appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder.
  • Page 69 Enlarging recorded images – PB ZOOM Notes •PB ZOOM works only for tapes recorded in the Digital8 system. •You cannot process externally input scenes using PB ZOOM function. •You cannot record pictures that you have processed using PB ZOOM function with this camcorder.

  • Page 70: Quickly Locating A Scene Using The Zero Set Memory Function

    Quickly locating a scene using the zero set memory function Your camcorder goes forward or backward to automatically stop at a desired scene having a counter value of “0:00:00”. Use the Remote Commander for this operation. Use this function, for example, to view a desired scene later on during playback.

  • Page 71: Searching A Recording By Date - Date Search

    Searching a recording by date – Date search You can automatically search for the point where the recording date changes and start playback from that point (Date search). Use the Remote Commander for this operation. Use this function to check where recording dates change or to edit the tape at each recording date.

  • Page 72: Date Search

    Searching a recording by date – Date search Notes •The date search works only for tapes recorded in the Digital8 system. •If one day’s recording is less than two minutes, your camcorder may not accurately find the point where the recording date changes. If a tape has a blank portion in the recorded portions The date search function may not work correctly.

  • Page 73: Searching For A Photo - Photo Search/Photo Scan

    Searching for a photo – Photo search/ Photo scan You can search for the still image recorded on tape (photo search). You can also search for still images one after another and display each image for 5 seconds automatically (photo scan). Use the Remote Commander for these operations.

  • Page 74: Фотопоиск/Фотосканирование

    Searching for a photo – Photo search/Photo scan Scanning photo (1) Set the POWER switch to VTR. (2) Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly, until the photo scan indicator appears. The indicator changes as follows: DATE SEARCH t PHOTO SEARCH t PHOTO SCAN (3) Press .

  • Page 75: Editing

    — Editing — Dubbing a tape Using the A/V connecting cable Connect your camcorder to the VCR using the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder. (1)Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to record over) into the VCR, and insert the recorded tape into your camcorder.
  • Page 76 Dubbing a tape Be sure to clear the indicators from the screen If they are displayed, press the follwing buttons not to record the indicators on the dubbed tape: – DISPLAY – DATA CODE – SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander You can edit on VCRs that support the following systems: 8 mm,...
  • Page 77 Dubbing a tape Using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) Simply connect the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) (not supplied) to DV IN/OUT and to DV IN/OUT of the DV products. With digital-to- digital connection, video and audio signals are transmitted in digital form for high-quality editing.
  • Page 78 Dubbing a tape Note on tapes that are not recorded in the Digital8 system The picture may fluctuate. This is not a malfunction. During playback of tapes recorded in the Hi8/ standard 8 system Digital signals are output as the image signals from the DV IN/OUT jack.

  • Page 79: Using With Analog Video Unit And Pc - Signal Convert Function

    Using with analog video unit and PC – Signal convert function You can capture images and sound from an analog video unit connected to a PC which has the i.LINK (DV) jack to your camcorder. Analog video signals t Digital video signals (1)Set the POWER switch to VTR.
  • Page 80 Using with analog video unit and PC – Signal convert function After capturing images and Sound Stop capturing procedures on your PC, and stop the playback on the analog video unit. Notes •You need to install software which can exchange video signals. •Depending on the condition of the analog video signals, the PC may not be able to output the images correctly when you convert analog...

  • Page 81: Recording Video Or Tv Programmes

    Recording video or TV programmes Using the A/V connecting cable You can record a tape from another VCR or a TV programme from a TV that has video/audio outputs. Use your camcorder as a recorder. (1) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to record over) into your camcorder.
  • Page 82 Recording video or TV programmes If your VCR is a monaural type Connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video output jack and the white or the red plug to the audio output jack on the VCR or the TV.
  • Page 83 Recording video or TV programmes Using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) Simply connect the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) (not supplied) to DV IN/OUT and to DV IN/OUT of the DV products. With digital-to- digital connection, video and audio signals are transmitted in digital form for high-quality editing.
  • Page 84 Recording video or TV programmes You can connect one VCR only using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable). During digital editing The colour of the display may be uneven. However this does not affect the dubbed picture. If you record playback pause picture with the DV IN/OUT jack The recorded picture becomes rough.

  • Page 85: Inserting A Scene From A Vcr - Insert Editing

    Inserting a scene from a VCR – Insert Editing You can insert a new scene from a VCR onto your originally recorded tape by specifying the insert start and end points. Use the Remote Commander for this operation. Connections are the same as in “Recording video or TV programmes”...

  • Page 86: Inserting A Scene From A Vcr – Insert Editing

    Inserting a scene from a VCR – Insert Editing (1) Set the POWER switch to VTR. (2) On the VCR, locate just before the insert start point [a], then press X to set the VCR to the playback pause mode. (3) On your camcorder, locate the insert end point [c] by pressing m or M.
  • Page 87 Inserting a scene from a VCR – Insert Editing Notes •The zero set memory function works only for tapes recorded in the Digital8 •The picture and sound recorded on the section between the insert start and end points will be erased when you insert the new scene.

  • Page 88: Customizing Your Camcorder

    — Customizing Your Camcorder — Changing the menu settings To change the mode settings in the menu settings, select the menu items with the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial. The default settings can be partially changed. First, select the icon, then the menu item and then the mode.

  • Page 89: Selecting The Mode Setting Of Each Item

    Changing the menu settings To make the menu display disappear Press MENU. Menu items are displayed as the following icons: MANUAL SET CAMERA SET VTR SET LCD SET MEMORY SET TAPE SET SETUP MENU OTHERS English Selecting the mode setting of each item Menu items differ according to the position of the POWER switch.
  • Page 90 Changing the menu settings Icon/item Mode HiFi SOUND z STEREO TBC* z ON TBC stands for “Time Base Corrector”. DNR* z ON DNR stands for “Digital Noise Reduction”. AUDIO MIX ––––– NTSC PB z ON PAL TV NTSC 4.43 PB MODE z AUTO z OFF A/V t DV OUT...
  • Page 91 Changing the menu settings Icon/item Mode LCD B. L. z BRT NORMAL BRIGHT LCD COLOUR ––––– CONTINUOUS z OFF MULTI SCRN QUALITY z FINE STANDARD FLD./FRAME z FIELD FRAME PRINT MARK z OFF PROTECT z OFF SLIDE SHOW ––––– DELETE ALL –––––...
  • Page 92 Changing the menu settings Icon/item Mode REC MODE z SP AUDIO MODE z 12BIT 16BIT q REMAIN z AUTO DATA CODE z DATE/CAM DATE Note on REC MODE When you record on the standard 8 LP mode in the menu settings. In this case, the indicator “8 mm TAPE t SP REC, Hi8 TAPE t LP/ SP REC”...
  • Page 93 — To automatically turn on the Sony TV when using the super laser link function To switch the video input on a Sony TV when using the super laser link function (p. 41) — To display selected menu items in normal size...
  • Page 94 Changing the menu settings Icon/item Mode WORLD TIME ––––– BEEP z MELODY NORMAL COMMANDER z ON DISPLAY z LCD V-OUT/LCD REC LAMP z ON INDICATOR z BL OFF BL ON Note If you press DISPLAY 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 outputs on the TV or VCR.
  • Page 95 Изменение установок меню Русский Выбор установок режима по каждому пункту Пункты меню отличаются в зависимости от положения переключателя POWER. На экране ЖКД и в видоискателе отображаются только те пункты, которыми Вы можете оперировать в данный момент времени. Пиктограмма/пункт Режим AUTO SHTR z ON D ZOOM z 450...
  • Page 96 Изменение установок меню Пиктограмма/пункт Режим z STEREO HiFi SOUND TBC* z ON TBC означает “Временный базовый корректор”. DNR* z ON DNR означает “Цифровое шумоподавление”. AUDIO MIX ––––– NTSC PB z ON PAL TV NTSC 4.43 PB MODE z AUTO A/V t DV OUT z OFF * Только...
  • Page 97 Изменение установок меню Пиктограмма/пункт Режим LCD B. L. z BRT NORMAL BRIGHT LCD COLOUR ––––– CONTINUOUS z OFF MULTI SCRN QUALITY z FINE STANDARD FLD./FRAME z FIELD FRAME PRINT MARK z OFF PROTECT z OFF SLIDE SHOW ––––– DELETE ALL –––––...
  • Page 98 Изменение установок меню Пиктограмма/пункт Режим REC MODE z SP AUDIO MODE z 12BIT 16BIT q REMAIN z AUTO DATA CODE z DATE/CAM DATE Примечание по режиму REC MODE При записи на стандартную ленту 8 SP, даже если Вы выберите режим LP в установках меню. В этом случае, на экране ЖКД или в видоискателе...
  • Page 99 MODE в установках меню. Предназначение Для пepeycтaнoвки даты или времени (стр. 101) — Для автоматического включения телевизора Sony при использовании функции лазерного суперканала передачи сигналов Для включения входного видеосигнала на телевизоре Sony при использовании функции лазерного суперканала передачи сигналов (стр. 41) —...
  • Page 100 Изменение установок меню Пиктограмма/пункт Режим WORLD TIME ––––– BEEP z MELODY NORMAL COMMANDER z ON DISPLAY z LCD V-OUT/LCD REC LAMP z ON INDICATOR z BL OFF BL ON Примечание Если Вы нажмете кнопку DISPLAY с помощью опции DISPLAY, установленной в положение V- OUT/LCD в...

  • Page 101: Resetting The Date And Time

    Resetting the date and time The default clock setting is set to Sydney time for Australia and New Zealand models, to Tokyo time for the models sold in Japan and to Hong Kong time for other models. The date and time are held in memory by the lithium battery.
  • Page 102 Resetting the date and time The year changes as follows: If you do not set the date and time “– – – – – – – –”“– –:– –:– –” are recorded on the tape and the “Memory Stick”. Note on the time indicator The internal clock of your camcorder operates on a 24-hour cycle.

  • Page 103: Memory Stick" Operations

    — “Memory Stick” operations — Using “Memory Stick”– introduction You can record and play back still images on the “Memory Stick” supplied with your camcorder. You can easily play back, record or delete still images. You can exchange image data with other equipment such as a personal computer etc., using the serial port adaptor for “Memory Stick”...
  • Page 104 Stick”, которая использовалась на другой аппаратуре, отформатируйте “Memory Stick” на Вашей видеокамере, следуя инструкции на стр. 97. Имейте в виду, что все изображения на “Memory Stick” буду удалены, если Вы отформатируете ее. “Memory Stick” и фирменными знаками Sony Corporation. являются...

  • Page 105: Inserting "Memory Stick

    Using “Memory Stick” –introduction Inserting “Memory Stick” (1) Open the lid of the cassette compartment. (2) Insert the “Memory Stick” with the v mark facing toward the “Memory Stick” compartment as illustrated until it clicks. (3) Close the lid of the cassette compartment. To eject the “Memory Stick”...

  • Page 106: Selecting Image Quality Mode

    Using “Memory Stick” –introduction Selecting image quality mode You can select image quality mode in still image recording. Default setting is FINE. (1) Set the POWER switch to VTR or MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK is set to the right (unlock) position.
  • Page 107 Using “Memory Stick” –introduction Image quality settings Setting Meaning FINE (FINE) Use this mode when you want to record high quality images. The image is compressed to about 1/6. STANDARD This is the standard image (STD) quality. The image is compressed to about 1/10.

  • Page 108: Recording Still Images On "Memory Stick" - Memory Photo Recording

    Recording still images on “Memory Stick” – Memory Photo recording You can select the FIELD or FRAME mode in still image recording. Your camcorder compensates for camera-shake when recording moving subjects in the FIELD mode. Your camcorder records still images in high quality in the FRAME mode.

  • Page 109: Recording Images Continuously

    Recording still images on “Memory Stick” – Memory Photo recording Notes •When recording fast-moving subjects in the FRAME mode, the recorded image blurry. •When recording in the FRAME mode, your camcorder may not correct camera-shake. We recommend that you shoot objects with a tripod.

  • Page 110: Memory Photo Recording

    Recording still images on “Memory Stick” – Memory Photo recording (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK is set to the right (unlock) position. (2) Press MENU to make the menu display appear. (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select then press the dial.
  • Page 111 Recording still images on “Memory Stick” – Memory Photo recording Continuous shooting settings Setting Meaning (indicator on the screen) Your camcorder shoots one image at a time. (no indicator) MULTI SCRN Your camcorder shoots 9 still images at about 0.5 sec intervals and displays the images on a single page divided into 9 boxes.

  • Page 112: Self-Timer Memory Photo Recording

    Recording still images on “Memory Stick” – Memory Photo recording Self-timer memory photo recording You can record still images on “Memory Stick”s with the self-timer. This mode is useful when you want to record yourself. You can use the Remote Commander for this operation.

  • Page 113: Superimposing A Still Image In The "Memory Stick" On A Moving Image - Memory Mix

    Superimposing a still image in the “Memory Stick” on a moving image – MEMORY MIX You can superimpose a still image you have recorded on the “Memory Stick” on top of the moving image you are recording. M. CHROM (Memory chroma key) You can swap a blue area of a still image such as an illustration or a frame with a moving image.
  • Page 114 Superimposing a still image in the “Memory Stick” on a moving image – MEMORY MIX Before operation Insert a Hi8 /Digital8 and a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. (2) Press MEMORY MIX in the standby mode. The last recorded or last composed image appears on the lower part of the screen as a thumbnail image.
  • Page 115 Superimposing a still image in the “Memory Stick” on a moving image – MEMORY MIX MEMORY MIX M. CHROM 100–0021 Still image/ Неподвижное изображение To change the still image to superimpose Do either of the following: – Press MEMORY+/– before step 7. –...
  • Page 116 Superimposing a still image in the “Memory Stick” on a moving image – MEMORY MIX During recording You cannot change the mode setting. The “Memory Stick” supplied with your camcorder stores 20 images – For M. CHROM: 18 images (such as a frame) 100-0001~100-0018 –...

  • Page 117: Recording An Image From A Tape As A Still Image

    Recording an image from a tape as a still image Your camcorder can read moving image data recorded on a tape in the Digital8 record it as a still image on a “Memory Stick”. Your camcorder can also take in moving image data through the input connector and record it as a still image on a “Memory Stick”.

  • Page 118: Recording An Image From A Tape As A Still Image

    Recording an image from a tape as a still image When the access lamp is lit or flashing Do not shake or strike the unit. Also do not turn the power off , eject the “Memory Stick” or remove the battery pack. Otherwise, an image data breakdown may occur.

  • Page 119: Recording A Still Image From Other Equipment

    Recording an image from a tape as a still image Recording a still image from other equipment (1) Set the POWER switch to VTR and set DISPLAY to LCD in the menu settings. (2) Play back the recorded tape, or turn the TV on to see the desired program.
  • Page 120 Recording an image from a tape as a still image Using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) S VIDEO DV OUT : Signal flow/Передача сигнала LANC (not supplied)/(не прилагается) Запись изображения с ленты как неподвижного изображения Использование кабеля i.LINK (соединительный кабель цифрового видеосигнала...

  • Page 121: Copying Still Images From A Tape - Photo Save

    Copying still images from a tape – Photo save Using the search function, you can automatically take in only still images from tapes recorded in the Digital8 system and record them on a“Memory Stick” in sequence. Before operation •Insert a tape recorded in the Digital8 and rewind the tape.

  • Page 122: Photo Save

    Copying still images from a tape – Photo save To stop copying Press MENU to stop copying. When the memory of the “Memory Stick” is full MEMORY FULL appears on the LCD screen, and the copying stops. Insert another “Memory Stick” and repeat the procedure from step 2.

  • Page 123: Viewing A Still Image - Memory Photo Playback

    Viewing a still image – Memory Photo playback You can play back still images recorded on a“Memory Stick”. You can also play back 6 images at a time by selecting the index screen. Before operation Insert a“Memory Stick” into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VTR.
  • Page 124 Viewing a still image – Memory Photo playback To play back recorded images on a TV screen •Connect your camcorder to the TV with the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder before the operation. •When operating memory photo playback on a TV or the LCD screen, the image quality may appear to have deteriorated.
  • Page 125 Viewing a still image – Memory Photo playback Playing back 6 recorded images at a time (index screen) You can play back 6 recorded images at a time. This function is especially useful when searching for a particular image. Press MEMORY INDEX. A red B mark appears above the image that is displayed before changing to the index screen mode.
  • Page 126 Viewing a still image – Memory Photo playback Note When displaying the index screen, the number appears above each image. This indicates the order in which images are recorded on the “Memory Stick”. These numbers are different from the data file names. Files modified with personal computers These files may not be displayed on the index screen.

  • Page 127: Copying The Image Recorded On "Memory Stick" To Tapes

    Copying the image recorded on “Memory Stick” to tapes You can copy still images or titles recorded on “Memory Stick”s and record them to /Digital8 tapes. Before operation Insert a Hi8 /Digital8 tape for recording and a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to VTR.
  • Page 128 Copying the image recorded on “Memory Stick” to tapes During copying You cannot operate the following buttons: MEMORY PLAY, MEMORY INDEX, MEMORY DELETE, MEMORY MIX, MEMORY +, and MEMORY –. Note on the index screen You cannot record the index screen. If you press EDITSEARCH during pause mode Memory playback stops.

  • Page 129: Enlarging Still Images Recorded On "Memory Stick"S - Memory Pb Zoom

    Enlarging still images recorded on “Memory Stick”s – Memory PB ZOOM You can enlarge moving and still images recorded on a “Memory Stick”. Before operation Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VTR. Make sure that the LOCK is set to the right (unlock) position.

  • Page 130: Playing Back Images In A Continuous Loop - Slide Show

    Playing back images in a continuous loop – SLIDE SHOW You can automatically play back images in sequence. This function is useful especially when checking recorded images or during a presentation. Before operation Insert a“Memory Stick” into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK is set to the right (unlock) position.

  • Page 131: Playing Back Images In A Continuous Loop – Slide Show

    Playing back images in a continuous loop – SLIDE SHOW To stop the slide show Press MENU. To pause during a slide show Press MEMORY PLAY. To start the slide show from a particular image Select the desired image using MEMORY +/– buttons before step 2.

  • Page 132: Preventing Accidental Erasure - Image Protection

    Preventing accidental erasure – Image protection To prevent accidental erasure of important images, you can protect selected images. Before operation Insert a“Memory Stick” into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VTR. Make sure that the LOCK is set to the right (unlock) position.
  • Page 133 Preventing accidental erasure – Image protection To cancel image protection Select OFF in step 6, then press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. Note Formatting erases all information on the “Memory Stick”, including the protected image data. Check the contents of the “Memory Stick” before formatting.

  • Page 134: Deleting Images

    Deleting images You can delete images stored in a “Memory Stick.” Before operation Insert a“Memory Stick” into your camcorder. Deleting selected images (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VTR. Make sure that the LOCK is set to the right (unlock) position.

  • Page 135: Deleting All The Images

    Deleting images Deleting all the images You can delete all the unprotected images in the “Memory Stick”. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VTR. Make sure that the LOCK is set to the right (unlock) position. (2) Press MENU to make the menu display appear.
  • Page 136 Deleting images To cancel deleting all the images in the “Memory Stick” Select RETURN in step 5, then press the SEL/ PUSH EXEC. While DELETING appears Do not turn the POWER switch or press any buttons. If the write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to LOCK You cannot delete images.

  • Page 137: Writing A Print Mark - Print Mark

    Writing a print mark – PRINT MARK You can specify the recorded still image to print out. This function is useful for printing out still images later. Your camcorder conforms with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standard for specifying the still images to print out. Before operation Insert a “Memory Stick”...
  • Page 138 Writing a print mark – PRINT MARK To cancel writing print marks Select OFF in step 6, then press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. If the write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to LOCK You cannot write print marks on still images. Запись...

  • Page 139: Additional Information

    — Additional Information — Digital8 system, recording and playback What is the “Digital8 This video system has been developed to enable digital recording to Hi8 /Digital8 cassette . Usable cassette tapes We recommend using Hi8 cassette.* The recording time when you use your Digital8 system camcorder on Hi8 tape is 2/3 the recording time when using the conventional Hi8...

  • Page 140: Digital8 System, Recording And Playback

    Digital8 system, recording and playback When you play back Playing back an NTSC-recorded tape You can play back tapes recorded in the NTSC video system on the LCD screen, if the tape is recorded in the SP mode . Copyright signal When you play back Using any other video camera recorder, you cannot record on a tape that has recorded...
  • Page 141 Digital8 system, recording and playback When you playback a dual sound track tape When you use tapes recorded in the Digital8 system When you play back a Digital8 which is dubbed from a dual sound track tape recorded in the DV system, set HiFi SOUND to the desired mode in the menu settings (p.

  • Page 142: About I.link

    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. IEEE 1394 is an international standard standardized by the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers.
  • Page 143 DV jacks, see page 77. This unit can also be connected to other i.LINK (DV) compatible equipment made by SONY (e.g. VAIO series personal computer) other than video equipment. Before connecting this unit to a personal...

  • Page 144: Changing The Lithium Battery In Your Camcorder

    5 seconds when you set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY. In this case, replace the battery with a Sony CR2025 lithium battery. Use of any other battery may present a risk of fire or explosion.

  • Page 145: Changing The Lithium Battery In Your Camcorder

    (2) Push the lithium battery in the direction of the arrow and pull it out from the holder. (3) Install a Sony CR2025 lithium battery with the positive (+) side facing out. (4) Close the lid. Замена литиевой батарейки в...

  • Page 146: 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 or local authorized Sony service facility. If “C:ss:ss” appears on the LCD screen, in the viewfinder or the display window, the self-diagnosis display function has worked.
  • Page 147 Rewind the tape. (p. 33) • The video head may be dirty. c Clean the heads using the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning cassette (not supplied). (p. 164) • The stereo tape is played back with HiFi SOUND set to 2 in the menu settings.
  • Page 148 Troubleshooting In the recording and playback modes Symptom The power does not turn on. The end search function does not work. The end search function does not work correctly. The battery pack is quickly discharged. The battery remaining indicator does not indicate the correct time.
  • Page 149 Troubleshooting 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. You cannot protect the image. You cannot write a print mark on the still image.
  • Page 150 Remove the cassette and insert it again, then operate your camcorder. • The AC power adaptor is disconnected. c Connect it firmly. (p. 18) • Something is wrong with the battery pack. c Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.

  • Page 151: Self-Diagnosis Display

    Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at least 1 hour to acclimatize. (p. 163) • The video heads are dirty. c Clean the heads using the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning cassette (not supplied). (p. 164) • A malfunction other than the above that you can service has occurred.

  • Page 152: Warning Indicators And Messages

    English Warning indicators and messages If indicators and messages appear on the LCD screen, in the viewfinder or in the display window, check the following: See the page in parentheses “( )” for more information. Warning indicators Warning indication as to file Slow flashing: •The file is corrupted.
  • Page 153 Warning indicators and messages Warning messages •CLOCK SET •FOR “InfoLITHIUM” BATTERY ONLY •8 mm TAPE t SP REC Hi8 TAPE t LP/SP REC •QZ TAPE END •Q NO TAPE • CLEANING CASSETTE** •COPY INHIBIT • FULL • • NO FILE •...

  • Page 154: Поиск И Устранение Неисправностей

    Если у Вас возникла какая-либо проблема при использовании видеокамеры, воспользуйтесь следующей таблицей для отыскания и устранения проблемы. Если проблема не устраняется, то следует отсоединить источник питания и обратиться в сервисный центр Sony или в местное уполномоченное предприятие по обслуживанию изделий Sony. Если на экране ЖКД, в...
  • Page 155 Перемотайте ленту назад. (стр. 33) • Возможно, загрязнены видеоголовки. c Почистите видеоголовки с помощью очистительной кассеты Sony V8-25CLD (не прилагается). (стр. 164) • Стереофоническая лента воспроизводится при установленном переключателе HiFi SOUND в положение 2 в установках меню. c Установите его в положение STEREO. (стр. 88) •...
  • Page 156 Поиск и устранение неисправностей В режимах записи и воспроизведения Возможная неисправность Не включается питание. Не работает функция поиска конца на ленте. Функция поиска конца на ленте работает неправильно. Батарейный блок быстро разряжается. Индикатор оставшегося заряда батарейного блока показывает неправильное время. Выключается...
  • Page 157 Поиск и устранение неисправностей При эксплуатации с “Memory Stick” Возможная причина Не функционирует “Memory Stick” . Не функционирует запись. Изображение не может быть удалено. Вы не можете отформатировать “Memory Stick” . Не может быть выполнено удаление всех изображений. Вы не можете защитить изображение.
  • Page 158 Выньте кассету и вставьте ее снова, а затем включите Вашу видеокамеру. • Отсоединен сетевой адаптер переменного тока. c Подсоедините его плотно. (стр. 18) • Неполадка с батарейным блоком. c Обратитесь в сервисный центр Sony или в местное уполномоченное предприятие по обслуживанию изделий Sony.

  • Page 159: Индикация Самодиагностики

    C:32:ss E:61:ss E:62:ss Если Вы не можете самостоятельно устранить неполадку даже после опробования соответствующих методов устранения несколько раз, обратитесь в сервисный центр Sony или в местное уполномоченное предприятие по обслуживанию изделий Sony. Экран ЖКД, видоискатель или окошко дисплея Индикация самодиагностики...

  • Page 160: Предупреждающие Индикаторы И Сообщения

    Русский Предупреждающие индикаторы и сообщения Если в видоискателе, на экране ЖКД или в окошке дисплея появятся индикаторы и сообщения, проверьте следующее: См. страницу в круглых скобках “( )” для более подробной информации. Предупреждающие индикаторы Предупреждающая индикация файла Медленное мигание: • Файл поврежден (стр. 103) •...
  • Page 161 Предупреждающие индикаторы и сообщения Предупреждающие сообщения • CLOCK SET • FOR “InfoLITHIUM” BATTERY ONLY • 8 mm TAPE t SP REC Hi8 TAPE t LP/SP REC • QZ TAPE END • Q NO TAPE • CLEANING CASSETTE** • COPY INHIBIT •...

  • Page 162: Using Your Camcorder Abroad

    Using your camcorder abroad Using your camcorder abroad You can use your camcorder in any country or area with the AC power adaptor supplied with your camcorder within 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Your camcorder is a PAL system based camcorder.

  • Page 163: 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 164 – playback pictures are hardly visible. – playback pictures do not appear. If the above problems occur, clean the video heads with the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning cassette (not supplied). Check the picture and if the above problems persists, repeat cleaning.
  • Page 165 Maintenance information and precautions Removing dust from inside the viewfinder (1) 1Remove the screw with a screwdriver (not supplied). 2Then, while holding the RELEASE knob up, 3turn the eyecup in a counterclockwise direction and pull it out. (2) Clean the surface with a commercially available blower for a still camera.
  • Page 166 •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.
  • Page 167 не работает. Для использования этой функции сначала скопируйте изображение на цифровую ленту Digital8 или DV, а затем введите его в Вашу программу Sony VAIO. Сетевой адаптер переменного тока • Отсоедините аппарат от электрической сети, если он не используется длительное время. Для отсоединения провода...
  • Page 168 •If the liquid get 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. Информация по уходу за аппаратом и меры предосторожности...

  • Page 169: Specifications

    English Specifications Video camera recorder System Video recording system 2 rotary heads Helical scaning system 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 PAL colour, CCIR standards Recommended cassette Hi8/Digital8 video cassette...

  • Page 170: Технические Характеристики

    Русский Технические характеристики Видеокамера Система Система видеозаписи 2 вращающиеся головки Система наклонной механической развертки Система аудиозаписи Вращающиеся головки, система ИКМ Дискретизация: 12 битов (Сдвиг частоты 32 кГц, стерео 1, стерео 2), 16 битов (Сдвиг частоты 48 кГц, стерео) Видеосигнал Цветовой сигнал PAL, стандарт МККР...

  • Page 171: Quick Reference

    7 Hooks for shoulder strap (p. 173) 8 DC IN jack (p. 13) This mark indicates that this product is a genuine accessory for Sony video products. When purchasing Sony video products, Sony recommends that you purchase accessories with this “GENUINE VIDEO ACCESSORIES” mark.
  • Page 172 Identifying the parts and controls 9 Video control buttons (p. 33, 36) x STOP (stop) m REW (rewind) N PLAY (playback) M FF (fastforward) X PAUSE (pause) z REC (recording) The control buttons light up when you set the POWER switch to VTR. q;...
  • Page 173 Identifying the parts and controls ws Eyecup wd Viewfinder (p. 25) wf MEMORY PLAY button (p. 123) wg MEMORY – button (p. 115, 123) wh LCD screen (p. 23) wj Speaker (self-timer) button (p. 30, 112) wl Viewfinder lens adjustment lever (p. 25) e;...
  • Page 174 Identifying the parts and controls el Intelligent accessory shoe r; DATA CODE button (p. 34) ra DISPLAY button (p. 34) rs Lithium battery compartment (p. 145) rd PB ZOOM button (p. 68, 129) rf TITLE button (p. 61) rg Power Zoom lever (p. 24) rh “Memory Stick”...
  • Page 175 Identifying the parts and controls td EJECT button (p. 19) tf Access lamp (p. 105) tg “Memory Stick” compartment (p. 105) th LOCK knob (p. 21) tj Cassette compartment (p. 19) tk Grip strap tl LANC /DIGITAL I/O jack (p. 126) LANC stands for Local Application Control Bus System.

  • Page 176: Remote Commander

    Identifying the parts and controls Fastening the grip strap Fasten the grip strap firmly. Remote Commander The buttons that have the same name on the Remote Commander as on your camcorder function identically to the buttons on your camcorder. 1 PHOTO button (p. 42, 108) 2 DISPLAY button (p.
  • Page 177 1, 2 and 3 are used to distinguish your camcorder from other Sony VCRs to avoid remote control misoperation. If you use another Sony VCR in the Commander mode VTR 2, we recommend changing the Commander mode or covering the sensor of the VCR with black paper.

  • Page 178: Operation Indicators

    Identifying the parts and controls Operation indicators LCD screen and Viewfinder/ Экран ЖКД/Видоискатель M.FADER 16:9WIDE SEPIA 1 Recording mode indicator (p. 22)/Mirror mode indicator (p. 23) 2 Format indicator (p. 139) indicator appears. 3 Remaining battery time indicator (p. 13, 26) 4 Zoom indicator (p.
  • Page 179 Identifying the parts and controls qf STBY/REC indicator (p. 21)/Video control mode (p. 21) qg Tape counter indicator (p. 26, 65, 70)/Time code indicator (p. 26)/Self-diagnosis display indicator (p. 151)/Tape photo recording indicator (p. 42) qh Remaining tape indicator (p. 26) qj ZERO SET MEMORY indicator (p.

  • Page 180: Quick Function Guide

    English Quick Function Guide Functions to adjust exposure (in the recording mode) •In a dark place •In insufficient light •In dark environments such as sunset, fireworks, or general night views •Shooting backlit subjects •In spotlight, such as at the theatre •In strong light or reflected light, such as at a beach in midsummer or on a ski slope Functions to give images more impact (in the recording mode)

  • Page 181: Руководство По Быстрым Функциям

    Русский Руководство по быстрым функциям Функции для регулировки экспозиции (в режиме записи) • В темном месте • При недостаточном освещении • В темных окружающих условиях, например, заход солнца, фейерверки или общие ночные виды • Съемка объектов с задней подсветкой • При прожекторном освещении, например, в театре •...

  • Page 182: Index

    English Index A, B AC power adaptor ... 13 Adjusting viewfinder ... 25 AFM HiFi Sound ... 141 AUDIO MIX ... 90 AUDIO MODE ... 92 A/V connecting cable ... 38, 45, 75, 119 BACK LIGHT ... 27 Battery pack ... 12 BEEP ...

  • Page 183: Алфавитный Указатель

    Русский Алфавитный указатель А, Б, В, Г Батарейный блок ... 12 Батарейный блок “InfoLITHIUM” ... 17 Вариообъектив ... 24 Введение/выведение изображения ... 48 Внешний микрофон (не прилагается) ... 173 Время записи ... 15 Вспомогательный звук ... 90 Головки ... 162 Гнездо...
  • Page 184 Sony Corporation Printed in Japan...

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