User ManualTable of ContentsIMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS3Read this first5Using the CD-ROM Manual18Getting Started19Step 1: Checking supplied items19Step 2: Attaching the supplied microphone and the lens hood with lens cover20Step 3: Charging the battery pack22Step 4: Turning the power on and holding your camcorder properly25Step 5: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder26Step 6: Setting the date and time28Step 7: Inserting a tape or a “Memory Stick Duo”30Recording/Playback32Recording32Playback35Changing the settings of your camcorder recordings37Adjusting the zoom37Adjusting the focus manually38Adjusting the EXPOSURE/IRIS39Adjusting to Natural Color (White balance)43Customizing the picture quality (Picture profile)44Adjusting the volume48Assigning the functions to the ASSIGN buttons49Focusing on a distant subject (Focus infinity)50Recording an index signal50Reviewing the most recently recorded scenes (Rec review)51Searching for the last scene of the most recent recording (End search)51Playing back the most recently recorded movies (Last scene review)51Using the Shot transition52Changing/checking the settings in your camcorder54Changing the screen54Displaying the settings in your camcorder (Status check)54Checking the remaining battery (Battery Info)55Locating a scene on a tape56Searching for a scene by date of recording (Date search)56Searching for a recording start point (Index search)56Playing the picture on a TV58Using the Menu64Using the menu items64Menu items66(CAMERA SET) menu69Settings to adjust your camcorder to the recording conditions (EXPOSURE/IRIS/ STEADYSHOT/BACK LIGHT, etc.)69(AUDIO SET) menu75Settings for the audio recording (DV AU. MODE/XLR SET, etc.)75(DISPLAY SET) menu77Display settings of the display and the viewfinder (MARKER/VF B.LIGHT/DATA CODE, etc.)77(IN/OUT REC) menu82Recording settings, input and output settings (VCR HDV/DV/DV REC MODE/ DV WIDE REC/ DOWN CONVERT, etc.)82(TC/UB SET) menu85(TC PRESET/UB PRESET/TC LINK, etc.)85(MEMORY SET) menu87Settings for the “Memory Stick Duo” (QUALITY/ALL ERASE, etc.)87(OTHERS) menu89Settings while recording on a tape or other basic settings (USB SELECT/QUICK REC/ BEEP, etc.)89Dubbing/Editing92Dubbing to VCR, DVD/HDD device, etc.92Recording pictures from a VCR96Copying movies from tape to “Memory Stick Duo” as still images98Deleting recorded pictures from the “Memory Stick Duo”99Printing recorded images (PictBridge compliant printer)100Using a Computer102Connecting to a computer102Copying still images to a computer102Copying movies on a tape to a computer105Troubleshooting108Troubleshooting108Warning indicators and messages117Additional Information120Using your camcorder abroad120HDV format and recording/playback121Compatibility of the DVCAM/DV formats123About the “Memory Stick”125About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack127About i.LINK128Maintenance and precautions130Specifications134Quick Reference138Identifying parts and controls138Indicators for the LCD screen and viewfinder144Index147Size: 6.4 MBPages: 151Language: EnglishOpen manual
User GuideTable of ContentsIMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS3Read this first5English5Using the CD-ROM Manual18Preparation18Reading the CD-ROM Manual18Getting Started19Step 1: Checking supplied items19Step 2: Attaching the supplied microphone and the lens hood with lens cover20Step 3: Charging the battery pack22Step 4: Turning the power on and holding your camcorder properly25Step 5: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder26Step 6: Setting the date and time28Step 7: Inserting a tape or a “Memory Stick Duo”30Recording/Playback32Recording32Playback35Changing the settings of your camcorder recordings37Adjusting the zoom37Adjusting the focus manually38Adjusting the EXPOSURE/IRIS39Adjusting to Natural Color (White balance)43Customizing the picture quality (Picture profile)44Adjusting the volume48Assigning the functions to the ASSIGN buttons49Focusing on a distant subject (Focus infinity)50Recording an index signal50Reviewing the most recently recorded scenes (Rec review)51Searching for the last scene of the most recent recording (End search)51Playing back the most recently recorded movies (Last scene review)51Using the Shot transition52Changing/checking the settings in your camcorder54Changing the screen54Displaying the settings in your camcorder (Status check)54Checking the remaining battery (Battery Info)55Locating a scene on a tape56Searching for a scene by date of recording (Date search)56Searching for a recording start point (Index search)56Using the Menu64Using the menu items64Menu items66(CAMERA SET) menu69Settings to adjust your camcorder to the recording conditions (EXPOSURE/IRIS/ STEADYSHOT/BACK LIGHT, etc.)69(AUDIO SET) menu75Settings for the audio recording (DV AU. MODE/XLR SET, etc.)75(DISPLAY SET) menu77Display settings of the display and the viewfinder (MARKER/VF B.LIGHT/DATA CODE, etc.)77(IN/OUT REC) menu82Recording settings, input and output settings (VCR HDV/DV/DV REC MODE/ DV WIDE REC/ DOWN CONVERT, etc.)82(TC/UB SET) menu85(TC PRESET/UB PRESET/TC LINK, etc.)85(MEMORY SET) menu87Settings for the “Memory Stick Duo” (QUALITY/ALL ERASE, etc.)87(OTHERS) menu89Settings while recording on a tape or other basic settings (USB SELECT/QUICK REC/ BEEP, etc.)89Dubbing/Editing92Dubbing to VCR, DVD/HDD device, etc.92Recording pictures from a VCR96Copying movies from tape to “Memory Stick Duo” as still images98Deleting recorded pictures from the “Memory Stick Duo”99Printing recorded images (PictBridge compliant printer)100Using a Computer102Connecting to a computer102Copying still images to a computer102Copying movies on a tape to a computer105Troubleshooting108Troubleshooting108Warning indicators and messages117Additional Information120Using your camcorder abroad120HDV format and recording/playback121Compatibility of the DVCAM/DV formats123About the “Memory Stick”125About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack127About i.LINK128Maintenance and precautions130Specifications134Quick Reference138Identifying parts and controls138Indicators for the LCD screen and viewfinder144Index147Size: 6.1 MBPages: 150Language: EnglishOpen manual
