Sony DSR-200 User Manual

DSR-200 U/C 3-858-622-22(1). E

Table of contents

Before you begin

Using this manual ................................... 4
Checking supplied accessories .............. 5
Identifying the parts ................................ 6
Attaching optional accessories ............ 17

Getting started

Attaching the viewfinder ..................... 20
Charging and installing the

battery pack .................................... 21

Inserting a cassette ................................ 24

Basic operations

Camera recording .................................. 26

Using the zoom feature .................. 30

Hints for better shooting ...................... 31
Checking the recorded picture ............ 33
Connections for playback ..................... 34
Playing back a tape ............................... 36

Advanced operations

Using alternative power sources ......... 38
Changing the mode settings ................ 40

– for camera recording –

Fade-in and fade-out ............................. 43
Overlapping two pictures .................... 44
Photo recording ..................................... 45
Interval recording .................................. 46
Cut recording ......................................... 47

– for manual adjustment –

Selecting automatic or manual mode . 48
Focusing manually ................................ 50
Adjusting the aperture .......................... 53
Adjusting the shutter speed ................. 54
Adjusting the gain ................................. 57
Adjusting the white balance ................ 59
Using the ND filter ................................ 62
Using the zebra pattern ........................ 63
Adjusting the recording sound ............ 64

Releasing the STEADY SHOT

function ............................................ 67

Making a custom preset ....................... 68

– for editing/playback –

Searching the recorded picture ............ 70
Displaying recording data .................... 72
Editing onto another tape ..................... 73
Audio dubbing ...................................... 75

Additional information

Changing the lithium battery in the

digital camcorder ............................ 77

Resetting the date and time .................. 79
Compatibility of DVCAM and DV

formats ............................................. 80

Notes on video cassettes ....................... 82
Tips for using the battery pack ............ 83
Maintenance information and

precautions ...................................... 85

Using your digital camcorder

abroad ............................................... 89

Trouble check ......................................... 90
Specifications ......................................... 94
Warning indicators ................................ 95
Index ........................................ Back cover