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Sony DCR-VX9000E Operating Instructions Manual

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DCR-VX9000E
©1996 by Sony Corporation
3-858-185-52 (1)

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  • Page 1: Digital Video Camera

    Digital Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. DCR-VX9000E ©1996 by Sony Corporation 3-858-185-52 (1)
  • Page 2 Welcome to digital video! Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony digital camcorder. With your digital camcorder you can capture life’s precious moments with superior picture and sound quality. Your digital camcorder is loaded with advanced features, but at the same time it is very easy to use.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Before you begin Using this manual ... 4 Checking supplied accessories ... 5 Getting started Attaching the viewfinder ... 6 Charging and installing the battery pack ... 7 Inserting a cassette ... 10 Basic operations Camera recording ... 12 Using the zoom feature ...

  • Page 4: Before You Begin Using This Manual

    Before you begin Using this manual As you read through this manual, buttons and settings on the digital camcorder are shown in capital letters. e.g. Set the POWER switch to ON. As indicated with ≥ in the illustrations, you can hear the beep sound to confirm your operation.

  • Page 5: Checking Supplied Accessories

    Checking supplied accessories Check that the following accessories are supplied with your digital camcorder. !º 1 Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 89) 2 AC-V615 AC power adaptor (1) (p. 7, 24) 3 DK-715 connecting cord (1) (p. 24) 4 NP-F950 Battery pack (1) (p. 8, 25) 5 CR2025 Lithium Battery (1) (p.

  • Page 6: Getting Started Attaching The Viewfinder

    Getting started Attaching the viewfinder Before using the digital camcorder, attach the viewfinder. (1) Loosen the viewfinder release ring. (2) Slide the viewfinder onto the attaching plate. (3) Adjust the position of the viewfinder, then tighten the viewfinder release ring. (4) Attach the 8 pin connector to the VIEW FINDER jack on the digital camcorder.

  • Page 7: Charging And Installing The Battery Pack

    Charging and installing the battery pack Before using your digital camcorder, you first need to charge and install the battery pack. To charge the battery pack, use the supplied AC-V615 AC power adaptor. This digital camcorder does not interface with “InfoLITHIUM” batteries. The remaining time (minutes) indication does not appear when using “InfoLITHIUM”...
  • Page 8 Charging and installing the battery pack Battery life Battery pack NP-F950 (supplied) NP-F930 NP-F750 NP-F730 Numbers in parentheses indicate the time when you use a normally charged battery. Battery life will be shorter if you use the digital camcorder in a cold environment. * Approximate continuous recording time indoors.

  • Page 9: Installing The Battery Pack

    Installing the battery pack Insert the battery pack in the direction of the $ mark on the battery pack. Slide the battery pack down until it catches on the battery release lever and clicks. To remove battery pack While pressing BATT, lift the battery pack out in the direction of the arrow. BATT...

  • Page 10: Inserting A Cassette

    Inserting a cassette Use a DV cassette with Make sure that a power source is installed. We recommend you set the POWER switch to ON before inserting the cassette. (1) Open the cassette compartment cover. (2) Insert a cassette (not supplied) with the tab upwards, and the window facing out and press down so that the cassette loads.
  • Page 11 To eject the cassette Open the cassette compartment cover and press 6. After the cassette rises, take it out, then close the cover. You cannot eject the cassette while C MEMORY appears in the viewfinder because the digital camcorder is still writing information into the cassette memory. After C MEMORY disappears the cassette automatically rises.

  • Page 12: Basic Operations Camera Recording

    Basic operations Camera recording Make sure that the power source is installed and a cassette is inserted and that AUTO LOCK is set to ON. When AUTO LOCK is set to ON, all settings are automatically adjusted to best suit your shooting environment. Before you record one-time events, you may want to make a trial recording to make sure that the digital camcorder is working correctly.
  • Page 13 When ND ON flashes in the viewfinder Set ND FILTER to ON. To stop recording momentarily [a] Press START/STOP again. The “STBY” indicator appears in the viewfinder (Standby mode). To finish recording [b] Press START/STOP again. Turn STANDBY down to LOCK, and set the POWER switch to OFF.
  • Page 14 Camera recording Note on Standby mode If you leave the digital camcorder in Standby mode for 5 minutes while a cassette is inserted, the digital camcorder turns off automatically. This prevents wearing down the battery and wearing out the tape. To resume Standby mode, turn STANDBY down and up again.

  • Page 15: Using The Zoom Feature

    To select 16 bit [a] or 12 bit [b] recording mode Set AUDIO MODE to 16 BIT so that you can get higher sound quality. In 16 bit mode, the digital camcorder records one video sector [c] and one audio sector [d]. In the viewfinder the “16 BIT”...

  • Page 16: Hints For Better Shooting

    Camera recording When you shoot a subject using a telephoto zoom If you cannot get a sharp focus while in extreme telephoto zoom, press the power zoom button to the “W” side until the focus is sharp. You can shoot a subject that is at least about 80 cm (about 2 5/8 feet) away from the lens surface in the telephoto position, or about 1 cm (about 1/2 inch) away in the wide-angle position.
  • Page 17 Hints for better shooting • You can also record in a low position to get an interesting angle. Lift the viewfinder up for recording from a low position [b]. • While recording in a low position, you can use the front START/STOP button [c]. •...
  • Page 18 If you have a tripod for a still camera, you can also use it with the digital camcorder. When attaching a non-Sony tripod, make sure that the length of the tripod screw is less than 6.5 mm (9/32 inch). Otherwise, the screw may damage the inner parts of the digital camcorder.

  • Page 19: Checking The Recorded Picture

    Checking the recorded picture Using EDITSEARCH, you can review the last recorded scene or check the recorded picture in the viewfinder. (1) Set the POWER switch to ON and then set CAMERA/VTR to CAMERA. (2) Turn STANDBY up to STANDBY. (3) Press the –...

  • Page 20: Connections For Playback

    Connections for playback You can use this digital camcorder as a VCR by connecting it to your TV for playback. There are some ways to connect the digital camcorder to your TV. When monitoring the playback picture by connecting the digital camcorder to your TV, we recommend you to use mains for power source.
  • Page 21 If your TV is already connected to a VCR Open the jack cover and connect the digital camcorder to the LINE IN inputs on the VCR by using the supplied A/V connecting cable. Set the input selector on the VCR to LINE.

  • Page 22: Playing Back A Tape

    Playing back a tape You can monitor the playback picture in the viewfinder. You can also monitor the picture on a TV screen, after connecting the digital camcorder to a TV or VCR. (1) Set the POWER switch to ON (2) Set CAMERA/VTR to VTR.

  • Page 23: Various Playback Modes

    Various playback modes To view a still picture (playback pause) Press P during playback. To resume playback, press P or ·. To locate a scene (picture search) Keep pressing 0 or ) during playback. To resume normal playback, release the button.

  • Page 24: Advanced Operations Using Alternative Power Sources

    Advanced operations Using alternative power sources You can choose any of the following power sources for your digital camcorder: battery pack and the mains. Choose the appropriate power source depending on where you want to use your digital camcorder. Place Indoors Outdoors Note on AC power adaptor...
  • Page 25 Charging the attached battery pack After connecting the mains lead to the mains and setting the POWER switch on the digital camcorder to OFF, you can charge the battery pack in either of the following two ways: • Charging the battery pack attached to the digital camcorder Leave the battery pack attached to the digital camcorder.

  • Page 26: Changing The Mode Settings

    Changing the mode settings You can change the mode settings in the menu system to further enjoy the features and functions of the digital camcorder. (1) Open the cover, then press MENU to display the menu. (2) Press (3) Press For some items, you may need to repeat steps 2 and 3.

  • Page 27: Selecting The Mode Setting Of Each Item

    Selecting the mode setting of each item Items for both CAMERA and VTR modes COMMANDER* <VTR4/OFF/ID/ID SET> • Normally select VTR4. • Select OFF when not using the Remote Commander. • Select ID when using the Remote Commander with the ID number set. •...
  • Page 28 Changing the mode settings CUSTOM* <RETURN> <SET> <COLOUR LV/SHARPNESS/WB SHIFT/AE SHIFT> <RESET> • Select RETURN to return to the menu to change other menu items. • Select SET to set custom preset ON or OFF. • Select COLOUR LV/SHARPNESS/WB SHIFT/AE SHIFT to preset the colour intensity (COLOUR LV), sharpness (SHARPNESS), white balance (WB SHIFT), and brightness (AE SHIFT) of the picture.

  • Page 29: Fade-In And Fade-Out

    Fade-in and fade-out You can fade in or out to give your recording a professional appearance. When fading in, the picture gradually fades in from black while the sound increases. When fading out, the picture gradually fades to black while the sound decreases. To use fade-in and fade-out, press FADER/OVERLAP to display FADER in the viewfinder.

  • Page 30: Overlapping Two Pictures

    Overlapping two pictures When using the overlap function, the picture gradually fades in over a still picture of the last scene recorded. (1) While the digital camcorder is in Standby mode, set DIGITAL MODE to OVERLAP. (2) Press FADER/OVERLAP repeatedly until “OVERLAP” appears in the viewfinder. (3) Press START/STOP to start recording.

  • Page 31: Using The Wide Mode Function

    Using the wide mode function You can record a 16:9 wide picture to watch on a 16:9 wide-screen TV. In the viewfinder black bands appear at the top and bottom of the screen [a]. On a normal TV screen, the picture appears horizontally compressed [b]. When setting WIDE PB to ON in the menu system, you get a cinema-like picture with a black band at the bottom of the screen [c].
  • Page 32 Using the wide mode function To cancel wide mode Set 16:9 WIDE to OFF in the menu system. To watch a tape recorded in 16:9 wide mode on a wide-screen TV Set the screen mode of the wide-screen TV to full mode. For details, refer to the instruction manual of your TV.

  • Page 33: Photo Recording

    Photo recording You can record a still picture like a photograph for about seven seconds. This mode is useful when you want to enjoy a picture such as a photograph or when you print a picture using a video printer (not supplied). (1) Turn STANDBY up to PHOTO STANDBY.

  • Page 34: Interval Recording

    Interval recording You can make a time-lapse like recording by setting the digital camcorder to automatically record and standby sequentially. You can achieve an excellent recording for flowering, emergence, etc., with this function. (1) While the digital camcorder is in Standby mode, open the cover, then press MENU to display the menu in the viewfinder.

  • Page 35: Cut Recording

    Cut recording You can make a recording with a stop-motion animated effect using cut recording. To create this effect, alternately move the subject a little and make a cut recording. Secure the digital camcorder and use the Remote Commander for effective cut recording. (1) While the digital camcorder is in Standby mode, open the cover, then press MENU to display the menu in the viewfinder.

  • Page 36: Selecting Automatic Or Manual Mode

    Selecting automatic or manual mode The digital camcorder’s automatic functions offer you worry-free operation under most shooting conditions. But in some circumstances, manual adjustment is better for creative recording. You can adjust focus, aperture, shutter speed, gain, and white balance automatically or manually.
  • Page 37 When to adjust aperture, shutter speed, and gain manually When selecting one of aperture, shutter speed, or gain to be adjusted manually and leaving the remaining two in automatic adjustment, the remaining two automatic settings adjust their values based on the value of that one manual setting. In the following cases, you should obtain better results by adjusting setting manually.

  • Page 38: Focusing Manually

    Focusing manually When to use manual focus In the following cases you should obtain better results by adjusting the focus manually. • Insufficient light [a] • Subjects with little contrast - walls, sky, etc. [b] • Too much brightness behind the subject [c] •...
  • Page 39 Focusing manually When focusing manually, first focus in telephoto before recording, and then reset the shot length. (1) Set FOCUS to MANU. The f indicator appears in the viewfinder. (2) Press the power zoom button on the “T” side so that the bar in the viewfinder moves all the way to the “T”...
  • Page 40 Focusing manually To return to autofocus mode Set FOCUS to AUTO. The f indicator in the viewfinder disappears. Shooting in relatively dark places Shoot at wide-angle after focusing in the telephoto position. Shooting fast-moving subjects in relatively bright places Shoot at wide-angle. To record a very distant subject Push FOCUS down to INFINITY.

  • Page 41: Adjusting The Aperture

    Adjusting the aperture If the difference between the brightness of the subject and the background is too great, adjust the aperture manually. When the aperture opens (lowering the F value), focal point becomes smaller (reducing depth of field) so that the background will blur and the subject will be in focus [a]. When the aperture closes (raising the F value), focal point becomes greater (increasing depth of field) so that both background and subject will focus clearly [b].

  • Page 42: Adjusting The Shutter Speed

    Adjusting the shutter speed Adjust the shutter speed to control the picture quality. When recording sports events, for example, use a high speed shutter to record fast moving objects clearly. You can select from 6 different shutter speeds SLOW, 50, 100, 215, 1000 and PRESET. SLOW and PRESET have their own menus.
  • Page 43 To adjust the SLOW SHTR (shutter) or S (shutter) PRESET menu items When you want to make a dark scene look brighter or give an object the appearance of motion, use a slow shutter. Select speed from the SLOW SHTR menu. When you want to choose a shutter, select the appropriate shutter speed from the S PRESET menu.
  • Page 44 Adjusting the shutter speed To select the Best Shutter Speed Concerning shooting conditions and brightness, refer to the following chart to adjust shutter speed accordingly. Subject • A golf swing or tennis match in fine weather • A landscape shot from a moving car or train •...

  • Page 45: Adjusting The Gain

    Adjusting the gain If the picture is too dark even with the aperture fully open, and using the slowest acceptable shutter speed, adjust the gain to make the picture as bright as necessary. When shooting night scenes in automatic setting, the picture may become dark. To brighten the picture, the digital camcorder will automatically turn the gain value up, and picture noise can develop.
  • Page 46 Adjusting the gain To adjust the G (gain) PRESET menu item When you want to choose a gain setting higher than 9, select the appropriate level from the G PRESET menu. The setting data is set into memory. When you dial another setting, (e.g. 9), then return to PRESET, the previous setting is selected automatically.

  • Page 47: Tips For Manual Adjustment

    Tips for manual adjustment When you shoot in manual adjustment mode, we recommend you to keep the exposure fixed to make a clear picture. This section shows you what the exposure is and how to adjust each item with the exposure fixed. Understanding the exposure Exposure is determined by aperture, shutter speed and gain, and is measured in EV (exposure value) as shown below.
  • Page 48 Tips for manual adjustment Creating a desired picture without changing the exposure When the aperture value is F11, the shutter speed is 1/50, and the gain level is 0 dB, adjust the aperture value manually to F4, for example. When you change the aperture, shutter speed or gain level by 1 step, the exposure changes by 1.0 EV for shutter speed and 0.5 EV for aperture and gain.

  • Page 49: Adjusting The White Balance

    Adjusting the white balance White balance is the adjustment to make white subjects look white and to obtain a more natural colour balance. You can obtain better results by adjusting the white balance manually when lighting conditions change quickly or when recording outdoors, e.g. neon signs, fireworks.

  • Page 50: Adjusting White Balance Manually

    Adjusting the white balance Adjusting white balance manually (1) Set AUTO LOCK to OFF. (2) Set AUTO/MANUAL under the WHT BAL dial to MANUAL. (3) Turn WHT BAL to select a white balance. Usually select e (indoor mode) or w (outdoor mode). To fix the white balance by using one-push white balance, select ∑...
  • Page 51 Notes on the ∑ indicator in the viewfinder • The indicator means: Slow flashing: white balance is not adjusted Fast flashing: white balance is being adjusted (after you pressed WHITE BALANCE ∑) Lit steady: white balance has been adjusted. • If the ∑ indicator keeps flashing even when you press WHITE BALANCE ∑, shoot in automatic white balance mode.

  • Page 52: Using The Nd Filter

    Using the ND filter The digital camcorder automatically senses the need for the ND filter, in such a case, ND ON/OFF flashes in the display. Using the ND filter (to filter down to one-tenth the quantity of light), you can prevent the picture from going out of focus under bright conditions.

  • Page 53: Using The Zebra Pattern

    Using the zebra pattern You can set the digital camcorder to display a zebra pattern (diagonal stripes) [a] in the portion of the picture in the viewfinder where the brightness exceeds a certain level. The portion of the picture where the zebra pattern appears is an area of high brightness and overexposure.

  • Page 54: Adjusting The Recording Sound

    Adjusting the recording sound You can adjust the recording sound level. Use headphones (not supplied) to monitor the sound when you adjust. Checking the recording level Use the level indicator in the display window. If the input level is excessive, the PEAK indicator lights. If the PEAK indicator remains lit, adjust the recording sound manually.
  • Page 55 Adjusting the recording level manually (1) Set the REC LEVEL switch to MANU. (2) Turn REC LEVEL to adjust the sound level so that the PEAK indicator does not light up (preferably between –12 dB and 0 dB). You can adjust the level of each channel separately.
  • Page 56 Adjusting the recording sound To use external microphone You can record narration using an external microphone. Set AUDIO INPUT SELECT to MIC. Set MIC SELECT to NORM so that you can record with an external microphone but the built-in microphone will be disabled. Set MIC SELECT to DUAL so that the external microphone records on the L channel and the built-in microphone records on the R channel.

  • Page 57: Releasing The Steady Shot Function

    Releasing the STEADY SHOT function When you shoot, the Ó indicator appears in the viewfinder. This indicates that the Steady Shot function is working and the digital camcorder compensates for camera- shake. When you attach the digital camcorder to a tripod, you need not worry about camera- shake.

  • Page 58: Making A Custom Preset

    Making a custom preset Use this menu setting to achieve consistent picture quality. This feature lets you customize the picture quality. Item COLOUR LV SHARPNESS WB SHIFT AE SHIFT* * When the aperture, shutter speed and gain are set manually, AE SHIFT level does not change.
  • Page 59 To turn off custom preset (1) While the digital camcorder is in Standby mode, press MENU. (2) Press to select CUSTOM, then press EXECUTE. (3) Press to select SET, then press EXECUTE. (4) Press to select OFF, then press EXECUTE. goes off in the viewfinder.

  • Page 60: Re-Recording A Picture In The Middle Of A Recorded Tape

    Re-recording a picture in the middle of a recorded tape You can insert a scene in the middle of a recorded tape by setting the starting and ending points. The previous recorded portion will be erased. (1) While the digital camcorder is in Standby mode, keep pressing the + (forward playback) or –...

  • Page 61: Searching The Recorded Picture

    Searching the recorded picture When you use a cassette memory-mounted DV cassette ( the recorded date and time, etc., you can search the recorded picture with the date or time using the Remote Commander (Cassette memory search). You can also search the photo-recorded pictures only, or the recorded picture in the backward and forward direction from the present position without cassette memory.
  • Page 62 Searching the recorded picture Notes on cassette memory search • You can search up to 6 days for date search and 43 pictures for photo search when you use the 4k-bit cassette memory. • Make sure that the lithium battery is installed if using cassette memory. Searching the recorded picture without using cassette memory (1) Set the POWER switch to ON, then set CAMERA/VTR to VTR.

  • Page 63: Displaying Recording Data

    Displaying recording data You can display the recording data (date/time or various settings when recorded) when you recorded (Data Code), on the TV during playback or editing. The Data Code is also displayed in the viewfinder and the display window. Press DATA CODE on the Remote Commander while playing back.

  • Page 64: Editing Onto Another Tape

    Editing onto another tape You can create your own video programme by editing with any other DV, mini DV, h 8 mm, H Hi8, j VHS, k S-VHS,  VHSC, K S-VHSC,or l Betamax VCR that has video/audio inputs. You can edit with little deterioration of picture and sound quality when using the DV connecting cable (not supplied).

  • Page 65: Starting Editing

    Notes on editing when using the DV connecting cable • You can connect one VCR only. • Connect the l LANC jacks when controlling this digital camcorder from another VCR for editing. • If you recorded the playback pauses picture via the DV jack, the recorded picture becomes rough.

  • Page 66: Replacing Recording On A Tape

    Replacing recording on a tape You can insert a new picture, sound, recording data/time, camera information, etc., from a VCR onto your already recorded tape by specifying the starting and ending points. Connection is the same as in “To use the DV connecting cable” on page 64. (1) Set the POWER switch to ON and then set CAMERA/VTR to VTR.

  • Page 67: Audio Dubbing

    Audio dubbing If you recorded in 12 bit recording mode, you can add stereo narration or music to the recording. Making connections To use additional audio line in Connect the LINE OUT jacks of a audio source to the rear AUDIO IN jacks of the digital camcorder using an audio connecting cord (not supplied) and then set AUDIO INPUT SELECT to LINE.
  • Page 68 Audio dubbing Recording (1) Set the POWER switch to ON and then set CAMERA/VTR to VTR. (2) Open the cover, press ·, then ) or 0, to search for the start and end points of the recording. (3) Press P at the start point of the recording. (4) Press AUDIO DUB (5) Adjust the recording volume.

  • Page 69: Additional Information Changing The Lithium Battery In The Digital Camcorder

    CAMERA mode with the POWER switch ON. In this case, replace the battery with a Sony CR2025 or Duracell DL-2025 lithium battery. Use of any other battery may present a risk of fire or explosion.
  • Page 70 Changing the lithium battery in the digital camcorder Changing the lithium battery When replacing the lithium battery, keep the battery pack or other power source attached. Otherwise, you will need to reset the date, time and other items in the menu system retained by the lithium battery.

  • Page 71: Resetting The Date And Time

    Resetting the date and time You can reset the date and time in the menu system. (1) Open the cover, then press MENU to display the menu. (2) Press to select CLOCK SET, then press EXECUTE. (3) Press to select the desired year, then press EXECUTE. Set the day, month, hour, and minutes by pressing (4) Press MENU to erase the menu display.

  • Page 72: Notes On Video Cassettes

    Notes on video cassettes Usable cassettes Use a DV cassette. You cannot use any other VHS, k S-VHS,  VHSC, K S-VHSC or l Betamax cassette. We recommend using an ME cassette You can get the highest quality pictures with this digital camcorder using an ME cassette which is the highest quality cassette.

  • Page 73: Tips For Using The Battery Pack

    Tips for using the battery pack This section shows you how you can get the most out of your battery pack. Preparing the battery pack Always carry additional batteries Have sufficient battery pack power to do 2 to 3 times as much recording as you have planned.
  • Page 74 Tips for using the battery pack The switch on the battery pack This switch is provided so that you can mark the charged battery pack. Set the switch to the “green mark” position when charging is completed. (When removed from the charging adaptor, the switch exposes the green mark.

  • Page 75: Maintenance Information And Precautions

    • the playback picture does not appear • the v indicator flashes in the viewfinder. If the picture becomes like [a] or [b], clean the video heads with the Sony DV-12CL cleaning cassette (not supplied). After checking the picture, if it is still “noisy”, repeat...
  • Page 76 • Should any solid object or liquid get inside the casing, unplug the digital camcorder and have it checked by a Sony dealer before operating it any further. • Avoid rough handling or mechanical shock. Be particularly careful of the lens.
  • Page 77 - Dusty or dirty - Very humid - Vibrating If any difficulty should arise, unplug the unit and contact your nearest Sony dealer. This mark indicates that this product is a genuine accessory for Sony video products. When purchasing Sony video products, Sony recommends that you...

  • Page 78: Using Your Digital Camcorder Abroad

    Using your digital camcorder abroad Each country has its own electric and TV colour systems. Before using your digital camcorder abroad, check the following points. Power sources You can use your digital camcorder in any country with the supplied AC power adaptor within 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz.

  • Page 79: Trouble Check

    If you run into any problem using the digital camcorder, use the following table to troubleshoot the problem. Should the difficulty persist, disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Digital camcorder Power Symptom The power is not on.
  • Page 80 Trouble check Symptom The tape does not move when a video control button is pressed. The Steady Shot function does not activate. The autofocusing function does not work. The microphone does not work while recording. Built-in microphone sound does not record in stereo when monitoring by headphone or line out jacks.
  • Page 81 Change locations. • The digital camcorder is not malfunctioning. • The video heads may be dirty. m Clean the heads using the Sony DV-12CL cleaning cassette (not supplied). (p. 75) • The video heads may be dirty. m Clean the heads using the Sony DV-12CL cleaning cassette (not supplied).
  • Page 82 Install another battery pack. When the CHARGE lamp flashes again The problem is with the AC power adaptor. Please contact your nearest Sony dealer in connection with the problem. * If you use a battery pack which you have just bought or which has been left unused for a long time, the CHARGE lamp may flash at the first charging.

  • Page 83: Specifications

    DC OUT: 8.4 V, 1.8 A in operating mode Battery charge terminal: 8.4 V, 1.4 A in charge mode Application Sony battery packs NP-F950, NP- F930, NP-F750, NP-F730 lithium ion type Operating temperature 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) Storage temperature –20°C to +60°C (–4°F to +140°F)

  • Page 84: Identifying The Parts

    Identifying the parts !¡ 1 Stopper (p. 6) 2 Viewfinder (p. 6, 13, 76) 3 Viewfinder adjustment ring (p. 13) 4 PUSH button (p. 76) 5 Viewfinder release lever (p. 17) 6 Focus ring (p. 39) 7 FOCUS switch (p. 39) 8 ND FILTER switch (p.
  • Page 85 @™ @£ @¢ @∞ @§ @¶ @• @ª #º @™ BRIGHT knob (p. 13) @£ TALLY lamp (p. 13) @¢ CONTR knob (p. 13) @∞ TALLY switch (p. 13) @§ Front Remote Commander sensor (p. 92) @¶ Grip @• Grip strap @ª...
  • Page 86 Identifying the parts #§ #¶ #• #ª $º $¡ $™ $£ $¢ #§ Eyecup #¶ VIEW FINDER jack (p. 6) #• S VIDEO OUT jack (p. 20) #ª RFU DC OUT jack (p. 21) $º DV IN/OUT jack (p. 64) $¡...
  • Page 87 %• %ª &£ %• SHUTTER SPEED dial and AUTO/MANUAL switch (p. 42) %ª DIGITAL MODE switch (p. 16, 30, 31) ^º GAIN dial and AUTO/MANUAL switch (p. 45 ) ^¡ STEADY SHOT switch (p. 57) ^™ WHT BAL (white balance) dial and AUTO/ MANUAL switch (p.
  • Page 88 Identifying the parts &¢ &∞ &§ &¶ &• &ª &¢ Carrying handle &∞ IRIS dial and AUTO/MANUAL switch (p. 41) &§ Shoulder pad (p. 17) &¶ Tripod receptacle (p. 18) &• Lithium battery cover (p. 70) &ª Shoulder pad screws (p. 17) *º...

  • Page 89: Remote Commander

    Attaching the side cushion We recommend you to attach the side cushion to shoot with stable position. Remote Commander The buttons that have the same name on the Remote Commander as on the camcorder function identically. 1 Transmitter Point toward the remote sensor to control the digital camcorder after turning on the digital camcorder.
  • Page 90 Identifying the parts To prepare the Remote Commander To use the Remote Commander, you must insert two R6 (size AA) batteries. Use the supplied R6 (size AA) batteries. (1) Remove the battery cover from the Remote Commander. (2) Insert both of the R6 (size AA) batteries with correct polarity. (3) Put the battery cover back onto the Remote Commander.
  • Page 91 About the ID of the Remote Commander You can avoid having the digital camcorder accidentally respond to signals from other remote commanders by setting the VTR4/ID/VTR2 switch to ID. Use the supplied Remote Commander when you set the switch to ID. When you use the Remote Commander for the first time, register the ID following the procedure below.
  • Page 92 • This digital camcorder works in commander mode VTR 4 or ID. The commander modes (VTR 4 and ID) are used to distinguish this digital camcorder from other Sony VCRs. If you use another Sony VCR at commander mode ID, we recommend that you change the commander mode or cover the Remote Commander sensor of the VCR with black paper.

  • Page 93: In The Viewfinder

    In the viewfinder 1 Manual focusing indicator (p. 40) appears when focusing far, when focusing close. 2 ND filter indicator (p. 52) 3 White balance indicator (p. 50) 4 Steady shot indicator (p. 57) 5 Zoom indicator (p. 15, 39) 6 Manual setting data/ wide mode/ fader or overlap indicators (p.
  • Page 94 Identifying the parts In the display window 1 Time code 2 MEMORY indicator (p. 60) Same as ZERO SET MEMORY indicator in the viewfinder. 3 Warning indicators (p. 95) 4 Flash indicator Attaching the shoulder strap Attach the supplied shoulder strap to the hooks for the shoulder strap. MEMORY 5 Date/aperture indicator (p.

  • Page 95: Warning Indicators

    5min C MEMORY 8 Some other trouble has occurred. Disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer or local authorized facility. 9 The lithium battery is weak or is not installed. 0 Updating the cassette memory data. Wait until C MEMORY disappears.

  • Page 96: Index

    Mains ... 24 Manual focus ... 38 Menu system ... 26 MIC (microphone) jack ... 14 MIC ... 55 ND filter ... 52 Sony Corporation Printed in Japan O, P One-push white balance ... 50 Overlap ... 30 Playback pause ... 23 Power sources ...

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