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• SONY.
  • Welcome!
  • To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.
    • CAUTION
    • DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM ION BATTERY. UTHIUM ION BATTERY.
    • DISPOSE OF PROPERLY.
  • ii^Customers in the U.S.A. ■' CAUTION
    • Note:
  • Ij^^^ustomers in CANADA CAUTION
  • Table of contents
  • Quick Start Guide
    • Viewfinder
    • NOTE
  • Using this manual
    • [a] [b] [c]
  • Checking supplied accessories
    • [T] Wireless Remote Commander (1). •
    • [1 AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power adaptor (1), Power cord (1) (p. 9)
    • [U NP-F330 battery pack (1) (p. 8,9)
    • f4l CR2025 lithium battery (1) (p. 85)
    • [5] Size AA (R6) battery for Remote Commander (2) (p. 104)
    • [g] A/V connecting cabie (1) (p. 25)
    • [7] Shoulder strap (1) (p. 102)
    • [8] Lens cap (1) (p. 13)
    • [9] PC serial cable (1) (p. 68)
    • 03 Application software: PictureGear 3.2Lite (1) (p. 68)
    • in] Label sheet for cassette (1)
  • step 1 Preparing the power supply
    • To remove the battery pack
      • After installing the battery pack
      • Note
    • Recording time
      • After charging the battery pack
      • What is "InfoLITHIUM"?
  • step 2 inserting a cassette
    • To eject a cassette
      • Notes
      • To prevent accidental erasure
  • Recording a picture
    • Note
    • To enable smooth transition
    • If you leave your camcorder in the standby mode for 3 minutes while the cassette is inserted
    • Note
    • When you use the LCD screen outdoors in direct sunlight
    • Picture in the mirror mode
    • During recording in the mirror mode
    • Indicators in the mirror mode
    • To stop the self-timer during recording
    • To record still pictures using the self-timer
    • To cancel self-timer recording
      • Notes
      • To extend the recording time in the 5SEC mode
      • - Format indicator
      • • STANDBY/REC indicator 1 in:rw:om— Time code/Tape counter
      • Remaining battery time indicator
      • Time code (for tapes recorded in the Digitals E) system only)
      • BACK LIGHT
      • If you press EXPOSURE when shooting backlit subjects
      • NightShot Light - emitter
    • Using +SLOW SHUTTER
    • Using the NightShot Light
      • Notes
      • While using the NightShot function, you can not use the following functions:
      • Shutter speed in the NightShot +Slow shutter mode
      • The +SLOW SHUTTER button does not work:
      • NightShot Light
  • Checking the recording
    • - END SEARCH / EDITSEARCH / Rec Review
    • To stop playback
    • Using the data code function
      • Not to display recording data
    • To view a still picture (playback pause)
    • To advance the tape
    • To rewind the tape
    • To change the playback direction
    • To locate a scene monitoring the picture (picture search)
    • To monitor the high-speed picture while advancing or rewinding the tape (skip scan)
    • To view the picture at slow speed (slow playback)
    • To view the picture at double speed
    • To view the picture frame-by-frame
    • To search the last scene recorded (END SEARCH)
      • In the various playback modes
  • Viewing the recording on TV
    • Viewing the recording on TV
    • To cancel the laser link function
  • Photo recording
    • If the video printer is equipped with S video input
  • Using the wide mode
    • [a]
      • if the wide mode is set to ON
      • In the wide mode
      • During recording
      • Connection for a TV
      • ID-2 system
  • Using the fader function
    • FADER
    • M.FADER
    • MONOTONE
    • (1) When fading in [a]
    • When fading out [b]
    • To cancei the fader function
      • Notes
      • When the OVERLAP indicator appears
      • When START/STOP MODE is set to
      • While using the bounce function, you cannot use the following functions:
      • Note on the bounce function
  • Using special effects - Picture effect
    • [a]
      • NEG. ART [a]: SEPIA;
      • MOSAIC [f]:
    • [bl
      • [c]
      • [e]
      • [f]
    • To turn the picture effect function off
      • While using the picture effect function
      • When you turn the power off
  • Using special effects - Digital effect
    • STia
    • FLASH (FLASH MOTION)
    • LUMl. (LUMINANCEKEY)
    • TRAIL
    • SLOW SHTR (SLOW SHUTTER)
    • OLD MOVIE
    • STILL
    • LUMI.
    • Items to adjust
    • To cancel the digital effect
      • Notes
      • When you turn the power off
      • When recording in the slow shutter mode
      • Shutter speed
  • Using the PROGRAM AE function
    • @ Spotlight mode
    • m!i Soft portrait mode
    • "t Sports lesson mode
    • ^ Beach & ski mode
    • # Sunset & moon mode
    • Bl Landscape mode
    • $ Low lux mode
    • Using the PROGRAM AE function
    • To turn the PROGRAM AE function off
  • Adjusting the exposure manually
    • To return to the automatic exposure mode
  • Focusing manually
    • To return to the autofocus mode
    • To record distant subjects
    • To shoot with auto focusing momentarily
      • Shooting in relatively dark places or shooting fast-moving subjects in relatively bright places
      • When you shoot close to the subject '
      • The following indicators may appear
  • Inserting a scene
    • — Advanced Playback Operations —
  • Playing back a tape with picture effects
    • To cancel the picture effect function
      • Notes
      • Pictures processed by the picture effect function
      • When you set the POWER switch to OFF or stop playing back
  • Playing back a tape with digital effects
    • To cancel the digital effect function
  • "Quickly locating a scene using the zero set memory function
  • Searching a recording by date
    • To stop searching
    • Searching a recording by date
      • Notes on the date seach mode
      • If a tape has a blank portion in the recorded portions
  • Searching for a photo - Photo search/ Photo scan
    • To stop searching
      • if a tape has a blank portion in the recorded portions
    • Searching for a photo - Photo search/Photo scan
    • To stop scanning
      • — Editing on Other Equipment —
  • Dubbing a tape
    • Using the AA/ connecting cable or S video connecting cable (not supplied)
    • When you have finished dubbing a tape
      • If you have displayed the screen indicators on the TV
      • You can edit on VCRs that support the following systems
      • If your VCR is a monaural type
      • Connect using an S video cable (not supplied) to obtain high-quality pictures
      • To perform a more precise editing
    • Dubbing a tape
    • Using the i.UNK cable
    • When you have finished dubbing a tape
  • Recording video or TV programs
    • Notes
  • Inserting a scene from a VCR
    • To change the insert end point
      • — Flash Memory Operations —
  • Using the flash memory function - introduction
    • On file format (JPEG)
    • Typical image data file name
    • During recording in the built-in flash memory
    • When using a video light (not supplied) or similar equipment mounted on the Intelligent accessory shoe
    • Image quality settings
      • Differences in image quaiity mode
      • Note
    • Recording mode settings
  • Recording still images in the built-in flash memory - Memory photo recording
    • When the STANDBY switch is set to MEMORY
    • When you are recording a still image
    • When you press the PHOTO button on the Remote Commander
    • Continuous mode (CONTINUOUS: ON) [a]
    • Multi screen mode (CONTINUOUS: MULTI SCRN) [b]
    • Continuous shooting settings
  • Recording an image from a recorded tape as a still image
    • Before operation
    • If you press PHOTO while playing back tapes recorded in the HiB/standard 8 system
    • Recording a still image from a tape immediately after turning on the power
    • Recording an image from a recorded tape as a still image
      • When recording the image through the I DV IN/OUT jack
      • When recording the image through the AUOIO/VIDEO jack
  • Cdpying still images from a recorded tape - PHOTO SAVE
    • Before operation
    • To stop copying
    • Copying still images from a recorded tape - Photo save
      • Note
      • To record all the images recorded on the tape
  • Viewing a still picture - Memory photo playback
    • o
    • To stop memory photo playback
    • To return to the normal playback screen (single screen)
      • Note
      • Files modified with personal computers
      • The image quality mode indicator
      • o
    • I computer
    • To finish PC mode
  • back images in a continuous loop SHOW
    • To stop the slide show
    • To pause during a slide show
    • To start the slide show from a particular image
      • To view the recorded images on TV
      • Note on the slide show
  • Preventing accidental erasure - PROTECT
    • To cancel image protection
      • Note
  • Deleting images - DELETE
    • To cancel deleting an image
    • To delete an image displayed on the index screen
      • Notes
    • To cancel deleting all the images in the built-in flash memory
  • Copying images recorded in the built-in flash memory to tapes
    • Before operation
    • To stop copying midway
      • During copying
    • Copying the image recorded in the built-in flash memory to tapes
  • Changing the MENU settings
    • To make the MENU display disappear
      • Note
      • Menu items are displayed as the following seven icons:
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      • Notes on the SteadyShot function
      • Mode
      • Notes on AUDIO MIX
      • Note on PB MODE
      • Notes on LCD B. L. and VF B. L.
      • Notes on FORMAT
  • Resetting the date and time
    • The year changes as follows:
    • — Additional Information —
  • Digitals system, recording and playback
    • What is the "Digitals B system"?
    • Usable cassette tapes
      • Note
      • Display during automatic detection of system
      • Playing back a PAL-recorded tape
    • When you record
    • Digitals E) system, recording and playback
    • When you use tapes recorded in the Digitals system
      • Sound from speaker
    • When you use tapes recorded in the HiS/standard 8 system
      • Sound from speaker
  • Changing the lithium battery in your camcorder
    • Changing the lithium battery in your camcorder
  • Troubleshooting
    • Symptom
    • Cause and/or Corrective Actions
    • Symptom
    • Cause and/or Corrective Actions
  • Self-diagnosis display
    • Viewfinder (or LCD screen)
  • Warning indicators and messages
    • Warning indicators
      • The battery is dead or
      • Warning indicator as to — tape
      • The lithium battery Is weak * or is not installed (p. 85)
      • -i^oisture condensation has occurred*
      • ■ You cannot use the built-in flash memory*
      • - You need to eject the cassette
    • Warning messages
  • Using your camcorder abroad
    • NTSC system
    • PAL system
    • PAL-N system
  • Maintenance information and precautions
    • If moisture condensation occurred
    • Cleaning the video head
    • Cleaning the LCD screen
    • Camcorder operation
    • On handling tapes
    • Camcorder care
    • Connection to your PC
    • AC power adaptor
    • Notes on dry batteries
      • if batteries are leaking
  • Specifications
  • Identifying the parts and controls
    • 03 Video control buttons
    • 01 EDITSEARCH buttons (p. 21)
    • 01 LASER UNK button (p. 26)
    • 03 Focus ring (p. 40)
    • 01 Infrared rays emitter (p. 19,26)
    • I Microphone
    • I FOCUS switch (p. 40)
    • I PUSH AUTO button (p. 40)
    • I +SLOW SHUTTER button (p. 20)
    • I NIGHTSHOT switch (p, 19)
    • I Display window (p. 105)
    • I Remote sensor (p. 104)
    • I Tripod receptacle (base)
    • What Is LASER UNK?
    • START/STOP MODE switch (p. 18) Intelligent accessory shoe Speaker
    • LCD screen (p. 14)
    • Lithium battery compartment (p. 86) FADER button (p. 31) * •
    • 0 (headphones) jack
    • 1 RFU DC OUT (RFU adaptor DC output) jack (p. 25)
    • Fastening the grip strap
    • [U PHOTO button (p. 27)
    • [7] ZERO SET MEMORY button
    • To prepare the Remote Commander
    • Vievyfinder
    • Display window
  • Quick Function Guide
    • Functions to adjust exposure (in the recording mode)
    • Functions to give images more impact (in the recording mode)
    • Functions to give a natural appearance to your recordings (in the recording mode)
    • Functions to use in editing (in the recording mode)
    • Functions to use after recording (in the playback mode)
    • Functions using the built-in flash memory
  • Index
    • Note
    • Note
    • Displaying the Help Contents
    • Note
    • Note
    • V Hint
    • Note
    • If the program fails to run:
    • Using the Folder List
    • Contents of the View Area:
    • When slides are not displayed
    • V Hint
    • Note
    • Notes
    • Note
    • Notes
    • Note
    • V How to send images to an external device