Document Outline

• Compatfbiitty with the conventional 8 mm video format
• |l9| Focus ring ф FADER button ф
• ВАТТ (Battery efect) knob ф
• PHONES (Headphones) jack (stereo mini-jack)
• [2^ C REMOTE control jack (stereo mini- mini-jack)
• WHT BAL (whtte balance) button ф
• BACK LIGHT button ф
• FOCUS button
• [35! Battery mounting surface START/STOP buHon
• [38| LkJ lock
• |39| MIC Jack (PLUG IN POWER)
• DC OUT (RFU adaptor DC output) jack (special minijack)
• @ VIDEO/AUDIO INPUT/OUTPUT selector switch
• Grip strap
• ¡aH Tripod receptacle
• Using Alkaline Batteries
• 1 Insert 6 AA size alkalkw batteries Into the battery case.
• 2 Attach the case in the same way as the battery pack.
• Battery life
• 1 Lift up the viewfinder.
• 3 Connect the cord to the cigarette lighter socket of a car (12V or 24V).
• To remove the DC peck
• Other options
• Getting the Most from the Battery Pack
  • How to Prepare the Rechargeable Battery Pack
  • Battery life is shorter in a cold climate
  • Notes on Charging
  • Recharge the battery pack only when It is exhausted.
  • Recharge the battery pack before using.
  • Keep the Tenninals Clean
  • Notes on the Rechargeable Battery Pack
  • Why the battery pack heats up
  • How to care tor the battery peck
  • How to use the switch on the battery pack
  • How many times can the battery pack be recharged
  • Temperatures during charging
  • 1 Pull out the lithium battery hoMer Irom the bottom of the camcorder.
  • 3 Put the lithium battery holder back into the camcorder.
  • To chartge the lithium battery
  • Cautions
• I
  • 3 Set the year, month, day. hour and minute. In this Older.
  • 4 Press NE)(T to set the second.
  • To correct the date and time setting
  • To advance the digits faster
  • To check the preset date and time
  • 1 Make sure a power source Is connected.
  • 2 IMhlte stkltng the lid lock In the direction ol the arrow lit! up the lid until it dicks.
  • 4 Insert the cassette with the window lacing
  • 1 Make sure that a power source Is connected.
  • 2 While sliding the lid lock In the direction of the arrow, lift the lid up until it clicks.
  • 3 Press the EJECT.
  • 4 Take out the cassette and press the PUSH mark on the comparment to close It.
  • 5 Close the lid.
  • Нёсокйпца Ptoturs ilskig Auiomrtic
    • 1 Hold the camcorder as illustrated.
    • 2 Make sure that the vtevriinder Is pulled out.
    • 3 Remove the tens cap and clip It on the grip strap.
    • 4 While pressing the green button, set the POWER to CAMERA.
    • 5 Close the AUTO LOCK cover and turn the zoom lever downwards.
    • 6 Slide STANDBY up.
    • 7 Press START/STOP.
    • To pause (to stop momentarily)
    • To stop
    • Ho<N to (it the gtip strap (F-3)
    • For low-position recording
    • 1 Slide STANDBY up.
    • 2 Press REC START/STOP with your left
    • Recording mode
    • To stop recording dale and lime
    • (F-6)
    • 1 Set the camcorder in the recording pause mode by pressing START/STOP.
    • 2 Press—side of EDITSEARCH ( c§) ) momentarily.
    • if the picteire has not been recorded
    • 1 Slide STANDBY up to set the camcorder to the standby mode.
    • 3 At the desked point, release EWTSEARCH.
    • 4 Press START/STOP to start lecordlnB.
    • To stop
    • To cancel ZERO MEM
    • (F-10)
  • m
    • up.
    • To stop playback
    • 1 White pressing the green button, set POWER to VTR.
    • 2 Press -44 to rewind the tape and press I where you want to stop.
    • 3 Press [> to start ptayback.
    • Selecting the
    • Automatic/Manuai
    • Adjustment
      • What Each Button Does
      • WHT BAL;
      • SHUTTER SPEED;
      • BACK LIGHT;
      • FOCUS;
      • Even If you open the AUTO LOCK cover
      • Manual Focusing
        • Autofocusing does not function momenlarlfy when:
        • Focusing Manually
        • 1 Slide open the AUTO LOCK cover.
        • 2 Press FOCUS.
        • 3 Turn the manual zoom lever fully to the telephoto position.
        • 4 Turn the focus ring to achieve sheip locus.
        • 5 Set the desired shot length using the manual zoom lever.
        • Some helpful hints
        • 1 Slide open the AUTO LOCK cover.
        • 2 Select the desired white balance modi pressing WHT BAL
        • What is the HOLD mode?
        • To set the HOLD mode
        • 1 Close the AUTO LOCK cover.
        • 2 Point at a white, (tat object such as a while wall or paper for about IS seconds.
        • 3 Press WHT BAL to display the HOLD mark in the vtewtWxler.
        • When recording at a high speed shutter setting, record In a brighter place than usual.
        • Recommeixtod setting for your situation
        • When piaying back the picture recorded at certain speeds
        • 1 Slide open the AITTO LOCK cover.
        • 2 Press SHUTTER SPEED repeatedly untH the desired shutter speed indication appears.
        • 1 Slide open llte AUTO LOCK cover.
        • 2 Press BACK LIGHT.
        • Aher shooting
        • (L-t)
    • Zooming
      • — for creating a dramatic effect (L-3)
      • Focal length of thfs camcorder
      • For more zooming effect
      • When shooting with airto focusing
      • Cl0M>Up (Macro)
    • Fade-In and Fade-out
      • 1 During recording, press SUPERIMPOSE at the point from which you want to insert the title.
      • 2 Weft for a white and at the point you went to him oft the title, press SUPERIMPOSE again
      • When recording the fffte at the begknlng
      • viewfinder.
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  • Selecting the display mode
  • After selecting the mode
  • To select the color
  • 1 Press SUPERIMPOSE to display the title.
  • 2 Press COLOR/MODE
  • 1 If the tftte Is displayed, press SUPERIMPOSE so that the title disappears.
  • 2 Press COLOR/MODE
  • Playing Back a Tape
    • (0-1)
    • While pressing the green button, set the POWER switch to VTR.
    • 2 Insert a tape.
    • 3 Press l> .
    • To view a still picture
    • To stop playback
    • To rewind the tape
    • To advance the tape rapidly
    • Monitoring a High-Speed Picture
    • Durirtg playback—Picture search 1 In
  • Insari Recording
    • Hints for Better Shooting
      • Shoot with the sun behind you
      • Use video Ughl tn the dark
  • Notes and Precautions
    • (W-1)
    • Moisture Condensation
    • If molstuie condenses inside the unit (W-1)
    • If moisture condenses on the surface ot the tape (W-2)
    • If moisture condenses on the lens
    • 1 Clean the video heads with the Sony V8-25CLH cleaning cassette (not supplied), reterrtng to Hs Inslnicttons.
    • 2 After cteanteg. check W the pWwe Is clear by recording or playing bock with an ordinary tape.
    • 3 If the picture I» Ml" r»>i«y. tW"'
    • (Do not repeat cleaning more than 5 times.)
    • Caution
    • On operation
    • On cam
    • fhe proitetort of tha eopyrlQM lawt.
    • Trouble Check
      • Showrs up durtng recording.
      • In the MACRO range
      • fTT| Tape transport and camera recording mode Tape counter
      • “Exchattge tape."