Document Outline

• Video Camera Recorder HiH
  • Notice for the Customers In Canada
  • For the Customers in the U.S.A.
  • WARNING
  • CAUTION FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN THE USA AND CANADA
  • Note on TV Color Systems
  • Note on the Supplied RFU adaptor
  • Pret*utlon on Copyright
    • [2] NP'SOO Battery Pack (1) (p.6. 24. 40)
    • AC-V500 AC power adaptor (1) (p.6.24.26) g] HSA-V500 Handycam Station (1)* (p.20,24)
    • AA(. connecting capieit) (p. 10,-3^-
    • [7] RFU-90UC RFU adaptor (1)(p.19,20)
    • [8] Shoulder strap (1)(p.51)
    • CR2025 LUhtum Battery (2) (p.9,10)
  • Charging and Installing the NP-500 Battery Pack
    • Charging with th« AC Power Adaptor
      • Notes
      • Charging Time and Battery Life
      • Detaching the Battery Pack
    • InsertlfigthBBatMrylPacklrtotheCamcordvr |
  • Installing the Lithium Batteries
    • To Remove the Battery Pack
      • The switch on the battery pack
      • WARNING
    • Installing ths Lithium Battsry Into the d№wOttier
      • To Remove the Lithium Battery
  • Setting the Date and Time
    • Irftttrfffiig the Llfl№nh fiattery Into the Rentóte Commander
    • Battery Life
      • In either cases, replace the battery with the Sony CR2025 or Duracell DL-202S lithium battery. Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion.
      • Time Zones and Area Numbers and Names
      • To Correct the Date and Time Setting
      • To Check the Preset Date and Time
      • TO Reset to Standard Time
        • The year indicator changes as follows;
        • Note on the time Indicator
  • Inserting a Cassette
    • To adjust the picture quality
  • Hints for Better Shooting
    • I Basic Operation |
    • [a]
      • Do not pick up the camcorder by the viewfinder.
      • Place the camcorder on a flat surface or use a tripod
      • Use the instant stand
    • To Stop Recording Momentarily
    • To Finish Recording
      • Note on Standby mode
      • Note on recording
      • Note on the tape counter
    • Getting a Steady Picture
      • To Release the Steady Shot Function
        • Note on the Steady Shot function
        • When you do not need to use the Steady Shot function
        • When you shoot stationary object with a tripod
    • Using the Zoom Fdatu»
      • Zooming Speed
      • When you shoot a subject using a telephoto zoom
      • Manual focusing in macro
    • Checking the Recorded Picture in the Viewfinder
      • Monitoring the Sound While Viewing the Playback Picture in the Viewfinder
      • To Stop Playback
      • To Begin Re-recording
    • Connecting to a TV with Vldeo/Audlo Input Jacks or a VCR
    • ConnacHnd to a TV without VMeo/Audlo Input Jacks
    • Connecting to a TV or VCR Using the Handycam Station
      • To Connect the Hendycam Station to a TV or VCR
      • Attaching the AC Power Adaptor
      • To Fit the Camcorder to the Handycam Station
  • Playing Back a Tape
    • Various Playback Modes
      • To locate a scene (picture search)
      • To monitor the high-speed picture during fastforward or rewind (skip scan)
      • Notes on playback
      • To select the monitor sound
      • To display the viewfinder screen indicators on the TV
    • Charging Time and Battery Life
    • Charge Two Battery Paeka Consecutively
      • Charging Time and Battery Life
      • I Advanced Operations I
    • UilnS House Current
      • To Stop Recording with the Date or Time
        • Note on the AC power adaptor
        • Note on the Instant stand
        • Caution
    • Using a Car Battery
      • When Fading In [a]
      • When Fading out [b]
      • To Cancel the Fade-in/out Function
        • When the date/time or age indicator Is displayed
    • Automatic Adfustment Mode
    • Manual Adjuatmant Mode
      • About the previous settings
    • Whan to Use Manual Focus
    • Focusing Manually
      • To Reactivate Auto Focusing
    • When to Adjust the Exposure
      • [a]
    • Adjusting the Exposure
      • To Return to Automatic Exposure Mode
  • Using the PROGRAM AE Function
    • Selecting the Best Mode
      • MJ Portrait mode
      • Sports mode
      • High-speed shutter mode
    • Using the PROGRAM AE Function
      • Note on shutter speed
      • About the previous mode settings
    • Selecting the Mode Setting of lEach item
      • AREA
      • D.S.T. <ON/OFF>
      • HIS <AUTO/OFF>
      • EDIT <ON/OFF>
      • WIND <ON/OFF>
    • Using the World Clock
      • To Check the Date
      • To Reset to Your Home Area Time
    • starting Editing
      • To Edit More Scenes
      • To Stop Editing
        • Use of tt>e EOrrSEARCH button
        • Note on DISPLAY function
  • Usable Cassettes and Recording/Playback Modes
    • To Check the Picture from a TV or VCR before Recording
    • To Stop Recording
    • Selecting Cassette Typra
      • To Prevent Accidental Erasure
    • When You Play Back'
      • Notes on AFM Hi-Fi stereo
      • LP (long play) mode
  • Tips for Using the NP-500 Battery Pack
    • Caution
    • Note on Charging
    • Preparing the Battery Pack
      • Battery life is shorter In a cold climate.
    • Battery Remaining Indicator
      • To save battery power close the STANBY cover when not recording.
      • When to Replace the Battery Pack
    • Note on the Terminals
      • Be sure to observe the following
  • Maintenance Information and Precautions
    • liHoMura ConcMnsation
      • Inside the Camcorder
      • On the Surface of the Tape
      • On the Lens
      • How to Prevent Moisture Condensation
    • Video Head Clediilng
      • Caution
      • Note
      • Camcorder Operation
      • On Handling Tapes
      • Camcorder Care
  • Using Your Camcorder Abroad
    • AC Power Adaptor
      • Charging temperature
      • Others
    • Handycam Station (for the Canada model)
    • (lower SoUites
    • OlfteMiee In Color Systems
  • Trouble Check
    • Video Camera Rdcoider
  • Specifications
    • Àie l^ower Adaptor
    • Video Camera Recorder
      • When the Three CHARGE Lamps Flash
        • input and coiHtwfar»
    • AC Power AdapkM-
  • Identifying the Parts
    • [f| Menu operation buttons (p 33)
    • EXPOSURE button (p 31)
    • PHONES (headphones) jack (stereo) (p.l8)
    • 5.iJ REMOTE (LANC) control jack
    • S VIDEO jack (4-pin mini-DIN connector)
    • S Cassette compartment lid (p.12)
    • 9 MICjack
    • i Trt|>od receptacle (p. 14)
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        • Q] Transmitter
        • [2] Power zoom button
        • [3j DISPLAY button
        • Remote Control Direction
          • Lithium battery holder (p.10)
          • [5] START/STOPbutton
          • [6] HOLD switch
          • Notes on the Remote Commander
  • Warning Indicators
  • Index