Document Outline

• Video Camera Recorder
  • Welcome!
  • To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.
    • For the customers in the U.S.A.
      • WARNING
  • CAUTION
  • Table of Contents
  • Using This Manual
    • Note on TV Color Systems
    • Precaution on Copyright
    • Precautions on Camcorder Care
      • [a]
    • [b]
      • tc]
  • Checking Supplied Accessories
    • m NP-33 Battery Pack (1) (p. 6)
    • [2] A/V connecting cable (1) {p. 16)
    • [3] Shoulder strap (1) (p. 46)
    • [4] AC-V16/V16A AC power adaptor (1) (p. 6,
    • [SCR2025 Lithium Battery (1) (p. 28)
    • H] Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 17,
    • (7] Size AA (R6) battery for Remote Commander (2) (p. 47) d] Battery case (1) (p. 20)
    • I Getting Started |
  • Charging and Installing the Battery Pack
    • Charging the Battery Pack
      • Charging Time
      • To Remove the Battery Pack
        • Notes on charging the battery pack
    • Installing the Battery Pack
      • To Remove the Battery Pack
  • Inserting a Cassette
    • To Eject the Cassette
    • To Prevent Accidental Erasure
    • ■ Basic Operations |
  • Camera Recording
    • To Stop Recording Momentarily [a]
    • To Finish Recording [b]
    • [b]
      • Note on Standby mode
    • To Focus the Viewfinder Lens
      • Note on the indicators in the viewfinder
      • Recording with the START/STOP button depressed
      • Shooting scenery in several short takes
    • START/STOP MODE
    • START/STOP MODE
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    • Camera Recording
      • Note on recording
      • Notes on recording mode
      • Notes on the tape counter
      • Note on beep sound
      • Note on the AUTO DATE feature
      • When moving from Indoors to outdoors (or vice versa)
    • Using the Zoom Feature
      • Zooming Speed
        • When you shoot a subject using a telephoto zoom
      • Notes on Digital Zoom
    • Hints for Better Shooting
      • Place the camcorder on a flat surface or use a tripod
      • Cautions on the viewfinder
    • Checking the Recorded Picture
      • To Stop Playback
      • To Begin Re-recording
      • If a VCR is connected to a TV
      • Connecting Directly to a TV
      • To Connect a TV or a VCR without Video/Audio Input Jacks
    • Playing Back a Tape
      • To stop playback, press ■.
      • To rewind the tape, press To fast-forward the tape, press
      • Using the Remote Commander
        • Note on the lens cover
      • Various Playback Modes
        • To view a still picture (playback pause)
        • To locate a scene (Picture Search)
        • To monitor the high-speed picture during fastforward or rewind (Skip Scan)
        • Notes on playback
        • I Advanced Operations
    • Using Alternative Power Sources
      • Note on power sources
      • Using the House Current
      • Using Alternative Power Sources
        • WARNING
        • PRECAUTION
          • Notes on the POWER lamp
          • To remove the adaptor
      • Using the Battery Case
        • Battery Life
          • Typical recording time Continuous recording time
          • Notes
          • To remove the battery case
      • Using a Car Battery
        • To remove the DC pack
    • Recording with the Date or Time
      • To Stop Recording with the Date or Time.
        • Note
    • Using the PROGRAM AE Function
      • Selecting tiiie Best Mode
        • Sports mode
        • ^ High-speed shutter mode
        • J Twilight mode
      • Using the PROGRAM AE Function
        • Note on shutter speed
    • Shooting with Backlighting
      • After Shooting
        • This function is also effective under following conditions;
    • Selecting the START/STOP Mode
      • To Extend the Recording Time in 5 SEC Mode
    • Superimposing a Title
      • To Superimpose from the Beginning
      • To Superimpose On the Way of Recording
        • Note on selecting a title
    • Changing the Mode Settings
      • COMMANDER ON DT BEEP
      • ON OI
      • REC MODE SP
      • Selecting the Mode Setting of Each Item
        • ZOOM <x26/x13>
        • COMMANDER <ON/OFF>
        • BEEP <ON/OFF>
        • REC MODE <SP/LP>
    • Editing onto Another Tape
      • To Edit More Scenes
      • To Stop Editing
    • Changing the Lithium Battery in the Camcorder
      • Notes on Lithium Battery
        • • Keep the lithium battery out of the reach of children.
        • Should the battery be swallowed, immediately consult a doctor.
        • • Note that the lithium battery has a positive (+) and a negative (-) terminals as illustrated. Be sure to install the lithium battery so that terminals on the battery match the terminals on the camcorder.
        • WARNING
      • Changing the Lithium Battery
    • Resetting the Date and Time
      • To Correct the Date and Time Setting
      • To Check the Date and Time
      • The year indicator changes as foilows:
        • Note on the time indicator
    • Playback Modes
      • Foreign 8 mm video
    • Tips for Using the Battery Pack
      • Preparing the Battery Pack
        • Always Carry Additional Batteries
        • Battery Life is Shorter in Cold Environment
        • To Save Battery Power
      • When to Replace the Battery
        • Note on the remaining battery indicator
      • Notes on the Rechargeable Battery Pack
        • Caution
        • The Battery Heats Up
        • Battery Pack Care
        • How to Use the Switch on the Battery Pack
        • The Life of the Battery Pack
        • Charging Temperature
        • Sony Batteries are Recommended
      • Notes on Giarging
        • A Brand-new Battery
        • After Long Storage
      • Notes on the Terminals
        • If the terminals (metal parts on the back) are not clean, the battery charge duration will be shortened.
        • Be Sure to Observe the Following
          • • To prevent an accident caused by a short circuit, do not allow metal objects such as a necklace to touch the battery terminals. Carry the battery pack attaching to the terminal cover, [b]
      • Ib]
      • Notes on the Battery Case
        • • Use only with alkaline batteries. You cannot use the battery case with manganese batteries or size AA (R6) rechargeable NiCd batteries.
      • Notes on Alkaline Batteries
        • If battery leakage occurred
    • Maintenance Information and Precautions
      • Moisture Condensation
        • Inside the Camcorder
        • On the Lens
        • How to Prevent Moisture Condensation
      • Maintenance Information and Precautions
      • Video Head Cleaning
      • [b]
        • Caution
        • Note
      • Precautions
        • Camcorder Operation
        • On Handling Tapes
        • Camcorder Care
        • AC Power Adaptor
          • Charging
          • Others
    • Using Your Camcorder Abroad
      • Power Sources
        • AC-V16A/16A
      • Difference in Coior Systems
        • NTSC system countries
        • PAL system countries
        • PAL-M system country
        • PAL-N system countries
        • SECAM system countries
    • Trouble Check
      • Camcorder
        • Power
          • Symptom
          • Cause and/or Corrective Actions
        • Operation
          • Symptom
          • Cause and/or Corrective Actions
      • AC Power Adaptor
        • When the CHARGE Lamp Flashes
    • Specifications
      • Video Camera Recorder
      • AC power adaptor
    • Identifying the Parts
      • Attaching the shoulder strap
      • Remote Commander
        • [2] Tape transport buttons (p. 17, 18)
        • [3] Size AA (R6) battery holder (p. 47)
        • S] START/STOP button
        • [5] Power zoom button
        • Preparing the Remote Commander
          • Note on battery life
          • To avoid damage from possible battery leakage
        • Using the Remote Commander
        • Remote Control Direction
          • Notes on the Remote Commander
        • To Watch the Demonstration
          • To enter Demo mode
          • To exit Demo mode
      • Operation Indicators
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    • Warning Indicators
    • Index