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Digital

Camcorder

Operating Instructions

Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.

Owner’s Record

The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.

Model No. DSR- Model No. AC-

Serial No.

Serial No.

TM

SERIES

DSR-PD100A/PD100AP

©1999 Sony Corporation

WARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER•SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

For the Customers in the U.S.A.

CAUTION

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name:

Model No.:

SONY

DSR-PD100A

Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.

Address: 1 Sony Drive, Park Ridge, NJ,

Telephone No.:

07656 USA

201-930-6970

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions.:

(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated

“dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance

(servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name:

Model No.:

SONY

DSR-PD100AP

Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.

Address: 1 Sony Drive, Park Ridge, NJ,

07656 USA

Telephone No.: 201-930-6970

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions.:

(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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For the Customers in the U.S.A. and

CANADA

DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM ION BATTERY.

LITHIUM ION BATTERY.

DISPOSE OF PROPERLY.

You can return your unwanted lithium ion batteries to your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service

Center.

Note: In some areas the disposal of lithium ion batteries in household or business trash may be prohibited.

For the Sony Service Center nearest you call

1-800-222-SONY (United States only).

For the SONY Factory Service Center nearest you call

416-499-SONY (Canada only).

Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion batteries.

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE

BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

Note:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to

Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

— Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

— Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

— Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

— Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

For the Customers in Europe (DSR-

PD100AP)

This product with the CE marking complies with both the EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) and Low Voltage

Directive (73/23/EEC) issued by the Commission of the

European Community.

Compliance with these directives implies conformity to the following European standards:

• EN60065:Product Safety (supplied AC Adaptor only)

• EN55103-1:Electromagnetic Interference (Emission)

• EN55103-2:Electromagnetic Susceptibility (Immunity)

This product is intended for use in the following

Electromagnetic Environment(s):

E1 (residential), E2 (commercial and light industrial), E3

(urban outdoors) and E4 (controlled EMC environment ex. TV studio)

The electromagnetic fields at the specific frequencies may influence the picture and sound of this digital camcorder.

NOTICE ON THE SUPPLIED AC POWER

ADAPTOR FOR CUSTOMERS IN THE

UNITED KINGDOM

A moulded plug complying with BS1363 is fitted to this equipment for your safety and convenience.

Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be replaced, a 5 AMP fuse approved by ASTA or BSI to BS 1362 (i.e., marked with 2 or @ mark) must be used.

If the plug supplied with this equipment has a detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the fuse cover after you change the fuse. Never use the plug without the fuse cover. If you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station.

Voor de klanten in Nederland

Bij dit product zijn batterijen gelevered. Wanneer deze leeg zijn, moet u ze niet weggooien maar inleveren als KCA.

PC card adaptor and “Memory

Stick”

N50

For the Customers in CANADA

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian

ICES-003.

For the Customers in the U.S.A.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Für Kunden in Deutschland

Entsorgunsgshinweis: Bitte werfen Sie nur entladene

Batterien in die Sammelboxen beim Handel oder den

Kommunen. Entladen sind Batterien in der Regel dann, wenn das Gerät abschaltet und signalisiert “Batterie leer” oder nach längerer Gebrauchsdauer der Batterien

“nicht mehr einwandfrei funktioniert”. Um sicherzugehen, kleben Sie die Batteriepole z.B. mit einem Klebestreifen ab oder geben Sie die Batterien einzeln in einen Plastikbeutel.

• IBM PC/AT is a registered trademark of International

Business Machines Corporation of the U.S.A.

• MS-DOS and Windows are registered trademarks licensed to Microsoft Corporation, registered in the

U.S.A. and other countries.

• Macintosh is a trademark licensed to Apple

Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S.A. and other countries.

• All other product names mentioned herein may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

Furthermore, “

” and “

” are not mentioned in each case in this manual.

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Table of contents

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Before you begin

Using this manual .............................................. 5

Checking supplied accessories ........................ 7

Getting started

Installing and charging the battery pack ....... 8

Inserting a cassette ........................................... 12

Basic operations

Camera recording ............................................ 13

Attaching the lens hood ........................... 15

Using the zoom feature ............................ 15

Shooting with the LCD screen ................ 16

Letting the subject monitor the shot ....... 17

Self-timer recording .................................. 19

Hints for better shooting ................................ 20

Checking the recorded picture ...................... 22

Playing back a tape .......................................... 23

Searching for the end of the picture .............. 25

Advanced operations

Using alternative power sources ................... 26

Using the house current ........................... 27

Changing the mode settings .......................... 28

—for camera recording—

Photo recording ............................................... 33

Shooting with all the pixels – PROG. SCAN .. 35

Using the FADER function ............................. 36

Shooting with backlighting ............................ 38

Using the wide mode function ...................... 39

Enjoying picture effect .................................... 40

Recording with various effects

– digital effect ............................................ 42

Shooting with manual adjustment ................ 44

Using the PROGRAM AE function ............... 54

Focusing manually .......................................... 57

Interval recording ............................................ 59

Cut recording ................................................... 61

Connecting the external microphone with the XLR connector ..................................... 63

Attaching the supplied wide conversion lens .............................................................. 64

Superimposing a title ...................................... 65

Making a custom title ...................................... 68

Labeling a cassette ........................................... 70

—for playing back/editing—

Watching on a TV screen ................................ 72

Viewing the picture with the picture effect ............................................................ 73

Viewing the picture with the digital effect ............................................................ 74

Searching the boundaries of recorded

tape with date – date search ................... 75

Searching the boundaries of recorded

tape with title – title search ..................... 77

Searching for a photo

– photo search/photo scan ...................... 78

Displaying recording data

– data code function ................................. 81

Editing onto another tape ............................... 82

Editing partially on a mini DVCAM tape

– DV synchro-editing ............................... 84

Recording from a VCR or TV ......................... 86

Audio dubbing ................................................. 87

Memory card slot operations

Using the memory card slot

– introduction ............................................ 90

Recording an image from a mini DVCAM tape as a still image ................................... 98

Copying still images from a mini DVCAM tape – photo save .................................... 100

Recording still images on “Memory Stick”s or

PC cards – memory photo recording ... 102

Viewing a still picture

– memory photo playback ..................... 105

Preventing accidental erasure

– PROTECT .............................................. 108

Deleting images ............................................. 109

Copying the image recorded with the memory card slot to mini DVCAM tapes

................................................................... 112

Playing back images in a continuous loop

– SLIDE SHOW ....................................... 114

Additional information

Compatibility of DVCAM and DV formats

................................................................... 116

Usable cassettes and playback modes ........ 118

Charging the vanadium-lithium battery in the camcorder ........................ 119

Resetting the date and time .......................... 120

Simple setting of clock by time difference .................................................. 121

Tips for using the battery pack .................... 122

Maintenance information and precautions ............................................... 125

Using your camcorder abroad ..................... 128

Trouble check ................................................. 129

Self-diagnosis function ................................. 134

Specifications .................................................. 135

Identifying the parts ...................................... 136

Warning indicators ........................................ 146

Index ................................................... Back cover

Before you begin

Using this manual

The instructions in this manual are for the two models listed below. Before you start reading this manual and operating the unit, check your model number by looking at the bottom of your camcorder. The DSR-PD100A is the model used for illustration purposes. Otherwise, the model name is indicated in the illustrations. Any differences in operation are clearly indicated in the text, for example, “DSR-PD100A only.”

As you read through this manual, buttons and settings on the camcorder are shown in capital letters.

e.g., Set the POWER switch to CAMERA.

Types of differences

Model number Color system

DSR-PD100A NTSC

DSR-PD100AP PAL

Drop frame system

Drop frame or non-drop frame

Note on Cassette Memory

This camcorder is based on the DVCAM format. You can only use mini DVCAM cassettes with this camcorder. We recommend you to use a tape with cassette memory .

The functions which depend on whether the tape has the cassette memory or not are:

• End Search (p. 22, 25)

• Date Search (p. 75)

• Photo Search (p. 78).

The functions you can operate only with the cassette memory are:

• Title Search (p. 77)

• Superimposing a title (p. 65)

• Making a custom title (p. 68)

• Labeling a cassette (p. 70).

For details, see page 118.

Note on TV color systems

TV color systems differ from country to country.

To view your recordings on a TV, you need an NTSC system-based TV (DSR-PD100A).

To view your recordings on a TV, you need a PAL system-based TV (DSR-PD100AP).

Precaution on copyright

Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted.

Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the provision of the copyright laws.

Contents of the recording cannot be compensated if recording or playback is not made due to a malfunction of the camcorder, video tape, etc.

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Using this manual

Precautions on camcorder care

The LCD screen and/or the color viewfinder are manufactured using high-precision

technology. However, there may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (red, blue or green in color) that constantly appear on the LCD screen and/or in the viewfinder. These points are normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the recorded picture in any way. Over 99.99% are operational for effective use.

Do not let the camcorder get wet. Keep the camcorder away from rain and sea water.

Letting the camcorder get wet may cause the unit to malfunction, and sometimes this malfunction cannot be repaired [a].

Never leave the camcorder exposed to tenperatures above 60°C (140°F), such as in a car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight [b].

[a] [b]

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Checking supplied accessories

1

Check that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder.

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1 Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 142)

2 AC-L10A AC power adaptor (1),

Power cord (mains lead) (1) (p. 9, 27)

The shape of the plug varies from region to region.

3 NP-F330 battery pack (1) (p. 8)

4 Size AA (R6) battery for Remote

Commander (2) (p. 142)

5 PC card adaptor (1), PC card adaptor case (1)

(p. 92)

6 “Memory Stick” (1), label (1) (p. 92)

7 XLR adaptor (1) (p. 63)

8 Pouch for XLR adaptor (1)

When not using the XLR adaptor, put the adaptor into the pouch.

9 A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 72, 82)

0 Shoulder strap (1) (p. 143)

Lens cap (1) (p. 13)

!™ Lens hood (1) (p. 15)

Wide conversion lens (1), wide conversion

lens hood (1) (p. 64)

i.LINK cable (1) (DSR-PD100AP only) (p. 83)

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Getting started

Installing and charging the battery pack

Before using your camcorder, you first need to install and charge the battery pack. To charge the battery pack, use the supplied AC power adaptor.

This camcorder operates only with the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack.

“InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

Installing the battery pack

(1) Lift up the viewfinder.

(2) Insert the battery pack in the direction of the $ mark on the battery pack. Slide the battery pack down until it is locked.

Attach the battery pack to the camcorder securely.

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Note on installing the NP-F730/F730H/F750/F930/F950/F960 battery pack

Use the camcorder while stretching out the viewfinder.

Note on the battery pack

Do not carry the camcorder by grasping the battery pack.

Installing and charging the battery pack

Charging the battery pack

Charge the battery pack on a flat surface without vibration. The battery pack is charged a little in the factory.

(1) Open the DC IN jack cover and connect the supplied AC power adaptor to the DC

IN jack with the plug’s 4 mark up.

(2) Connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor.

(3) Connect the power cord to a wall outlet.

(4) Set the POWER switch to OFF. Remaining battery time is indicated by the minutes on the display window. Charging begins.

When the remaining battery indicator becomes ı, normal charge is completed. For full

charge, which allows you to use the battery longer than usual, leave the battery pack attached for about 1 hour after normal charge is completed until FULL appears in the display window.

Before using the camcorder with the battery pack, unplug the AC power adaptor from the

DC IN jack of the camcorder. You can also use the battery pack before it is completely charged.

Notes

• “– – – min” appears on the display window until the camcorder calculates remaining battery time.

• Remaining battery time indication on the display window roughly indicates the recording time with the viewfinder. Use it as a guide. It may differ from the actual recording time.

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Installing and charging the battery pack

Charging time

Battery pack

NP-F330 (supplied)

NP-F530/NP-F550

NP-F730/NP-F750/NP-F730H**

NP-F930/NP-F950

NP-F960

Charging time *

150 (90)

210 (150)

300 (240)

390 (330)

420 (360)

The time required for a normal charge is indicated in parentheses.

* Approximate minutes to charge an empty battery pack using the supplied AC power adaptor. (Lower temperatures require a longer charging time.)

** NP-F730H is sold only in the U.S.A.

Battery life

While using with viewfinder

Battery pack

NP-F330 (supplied)

NP-F530

NP-F550

NP-F730

NP-F750/NP-F730H***

NP-F930

NP-F950

NP-F960

Continuous recording time *

70 (65)

115 (105)

145 (130)

260 (235)

295 (265)

405 (370)

465 (420)

550 (495)

Typical recording time **

40 (35)

55 (50)

70 (65)

135 (125)

160 (140)

210 (185)

235 (220)

280 (250)

While using with LCD

Battery pack

NP-F330 (supplied)

NP-F530

NP-F550

NP-F730

Continuous recording time *

55 (50)

90 (80)

120 (105)

205 (185)

NP-F750/NP-F730H*** 245 (215)

NP-F930 325 (285)

NP-F950

NP-F960

365 (330)

440 (395)

Typical recording time **

30 (25)

50 (45)

60 (50)

110 (100)

135 (125)

170 (155)

200 (180)

240 (210)

Playing time with LCD

70 (65)

115 (105)

145 (130)

260 (235)

295 (265)

405 (370)

465 (420)

550 (495)

Numbers in parentheses indicate the time when you use a normally charged battery.

Battery life will be shorter if you use the camcorder in a cold environment.

* Approximate continuous recording time indoors.

** Approximate minutes when recording while you repeat recording start/stop, zooming and turning the power on/off. The actual battery life may be shorter.

*** NP-F730H is sold only in the U.S.A.

Installing and charging the battery pack

Notes on remaining battery time indication during recording

• Remaining battery time is displayed on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. However, the indication may not be displayed properly, depending on using conditions and circumstances.

• When you close the LCD panel or open it, it takes about 1 minute for the correct remaining time to be displayed.

To remove the battery pack

Lift up the viewfinder. While pressing BATT RELEASE, slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow.

BATT RELEASE

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Inserting a cassette

You can use mini DVCAM cassette with

Make sure that the power source is installed.

logo*.

(1) While pressing the small blue button on the EJECT switch, slide it in the direction of the arrow. The cassette compartment automatically opens.

(2) Insert a cassette with the window facing out.

(3) Close the cassette compartment by pressing the “PUSH” mark on the cassette compartment.

* is a trademark.

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PUSH

To eject the cassette

While pressing the small blue button on the EJECT switch, slide it in the direction of the arrow.

To prevent accidental erasure

Slide and open the tab on the cassette to expose the red mark. If you try to record with the red mark exposed, the L and 6 indicators flash on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder, and you cannot record on the tape. To re-record on this tape, slide and close the tab to cover the red mark.

Basic operations

Camera recording

Make sure that the power source is installed and a cassette is inserted. Before you record one-time events, you had better make a trial recording to make sure that the camcorder is working correctly.

When you use the camcorder for the first time, power on it and reset the date and time to your time before you start recording (p. 120).

(1) Remove the lens cap by pressing both knobs on its sides and pull the lens cap string to fix it.

(2) While pressing the small green button on the POWER switch, set it to CAMERA.

The camcorder is set to Standby mode.

(3) Press START/STOP.

The camcorder starts recording. “REC” appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. The camera recording lamp on the front of the camcorder also lights up.

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7 0 min S T B Y – : – – : – –

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7 0 min REC 0 : 0 0 : 0 0

6 0 min

To stop recording momentarily [a]

Press START/STOP. The “STBY” indicator appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder

(Standby mode).

To finish recording [b]

Set the POWER switch to OFF. Then, eject the cassette and remove the battery pack.

[a]

7 0 min S T B Y 0 : 3 5 : 2 0

2 5 min

[b]

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Camera recording

To focus the viewfinder lens

If you cannot see the indicators in the viewfinder clearly, or after someone else has used the camcorder, focus the viewfinder lens. Move the viewfinder lens adjustment lever so that the indicators in the viewfinder come into sharp focus.

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Note on Standby mode

If you leave the camcorder in Standby mode for 5 minutes while the cassette is inserted, the camcorder turns off automatically. This prevents wearing down the battery and wearing out the tape. To resume Standby mode, while pressing the small green button on the POWER switch, set it to OFF once, and then to CAMERA. To start recording, press START/STOP.

Note on the progressive mode

If you modify the images on your personal computer or play the images back as still pictures, we recommend you to set PROG. SCAN to ON in the menu system before shooting. The picture quality may improve in this mode, but if you shoot a moving subject, the image may shake when it is played back.

Note on the lock knob

When you set the lock knob to the left position, the POWER switch will not be set to

MEMORY accidentally.

Lock knob

Notes on the time code

•The time code indicates the recording or playback time, “0:00:00” (hours : minutes : seconds) in CAMERA mode and “0:00:00:00” (hours : minutes : seconds : frames) in VTR mode.

•Be sure not to make a blank portion when recording, because the time code will start from

“0:00:00:00” again.

•You can select the drop frame or non-drop frame system using the menu. (DSR-PD100A only)

•You can reset the time code to “0:00:00” in the CAMERA mode or to “0:00:00:00” in the

VTR mode. Press the TC RESET button in the Recording or Recording pause mode.

Note on the tape recorded in the DV format

If you record in the DVCAM format on the tape that has been recorded in the DV format, the playback picture and sound may be distorted between the two formats.

Note on the beep sound

Note that the beep sound is not recorded on the tape. If you do not want to hear the beep sound, select OFF in the menu system.

Note on remaining tape indicator

The indicator may not be displayed accurately depending on the tape. Though the indicator does not appear at the time of recording, it will appear in a few seconds.

Camera recording

Attaching the lens hood

When the supplied wide conversion lens is not attached to the camcorder, we recommend you to attach the lens hood to record fine pictures, no matter where you shoot. You can also attach the lens cap when using the lens hood.

Align the protruding part with the groove on the hood.

If the lens hood is not attached properly

The four corners of the screen may be eclipsed by the lens hood.

If an optional lens or filter is attached

When an optional lens or filter is attached to the camcorder, you cannot attach the lens hood.

Detach the optional lens or filter before attaching the lens hood.

Using the zoom feature

Zooming is a recording technique that lets you change the size of the subject in the scene.

For more professional-looking recordings, use the zoom function sparingly.

T” side: for telephoto (subject appears closer)

W” side: for wide-angle (subject appears farther away)

W T W T

Zooming speed (Variable speed zooming)

Press the power zoom lever a little for a relatively slow zoom; press it still more for a highspeed zoom.

When you shoot a subject using a telephoto zoom

If you cannot get a sharp focus while in extreme telephoto zoom, press the “W” side of the power zoom lever until the focus is sharp. You can shoot a subject that is at least about about 80 cm (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.

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Camera recording

Zooming of more than 12x – digital zoom

• If you set the D ZOOM function to ON in the menu system, you can perform zooming of more than 12x performed digitally. It is set to OFF at the factory.

•You cannot use the digital zoom when you set PROG. SCAN to ON in the menu system.

•The right side [a] of the power zoom indicator shows the digital zooming zone, and the left side [b] shows the optical zooming zone. If you set the D ZOOM function to ON, the [a] zone appears.

W

T

W T

[b]

[a]

Shooting with the LCD screen

You can also record the picture while looking at the LCD screen.

When using the LCD screen, the viewfinder turns off automatically except in mirror mode.

You cannot monitor the sound from the speaker during recording.

(1) While pressing OPEN, open the LCD panel.

(2) Adjust angle of the LCD panel.

The LCD panel moves about 90 degrees to this side and about 180 degrees to the other side.

To adjust the brightness of the LCD screen, press LCD BRIGHT + or –.

The battery life is longer when the LCD panel is closed. Use the viewfinder instead of the

LCD screen to save the battery power.

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OPEN

2

180°

90°

Backlighting the LCD screen

If the LCD screen is insufficiently illuminated even after adjusting LCD BRIGHT, select LCD

B. L. in the menu system and set to BRIGHT. You can select LCD B. L. only while using the battery pack as a power source.

Camera recording

Notes on the LCD panel

• When closing the LCD panel, turn it vertically until it clicks [a].

• When turning the LCD panel, turn it always vertically; otherwise, the camcorder body may be damaged or the LCD panel may not close properly [b].

• Close the LCD panel completely when not in use.

• Do not push nor touch the LCD panel while operating the camcorder.

• You may find it difficult to view the LCD screen due to glare when using the camcorder outdoors.

[a] [b]

Letting the subject monitor the shot

You can turn the LCD panel over so that it faces the other way and you can let the subject monitor the shot while shooting with the viewfinder.

Turn the LCD panel up vertically. When you turn the LCD panel 180 degrees, the indicator appears on the LCD screen (mirror mode) and the time code and remaining tape indicators disappear.

You can also use the Remote Commander.

To cancel mirror mode

Turn the LCD panel down toward the camcorder body.

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Camera recording

Notes on mirror mode

•When you turn the LCD panel about 135 degrees to 180 degrees, the camcorder enters mirror mode.

•Using the mirror mode, you can record yourself while watching yourself on the LCD screen.

•The picture on the LCD screen looks like a mirror-image while recording in mirror mode.

The STBY indicator appears as Pr and REC as r. Other indicators appear as mirrorimage. Some indicators may not appear in mirror mode.

•While recording in mirror mode, you cannot operate the following functions: MENU,

TITLE.

Camera recording

Self-timer recording

You can make a recording with the self-timer. This mode is useful when you want to record yourself.

(1) Press (self-timer) to display (self-timer) on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder while the camcorder is in Standby mode.

(2) Press START/STOP.

Self-timer starts counting down to 10 with a beep sound. In the last two seconds of the countdown, the beep sound gets faster, then recording starts automatically at the time you set.

START/STOP

To stop self-timer recording

Press START/STOP.

Use the Remote Commander for convenience.

To record still pictures using the self-timer

Press PHOTO in step 2.

To cancel self-timer recording

Press so that the indicator disappears from the LCD or viewfinder screen while the camcorder is in Standby mode.

Self-timer recording mode is canceled when

•Self-timer recording is finished.

•The POWER switch is set to OFF or VTR.

Note

The display may become darker right after pressing the button. This is not a malfunction.

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Hints for better shooting

For hand-held shots, you will get better results by holding the camcorder according to the following suggestions:

•Hold the camcorder firmly and secure it with the grip strap so that you can easily manipulate the controls with your thumb. [a]

[a]

•Place your elbows against your side.

•Place your left hand under the camcorder to support it.

•Place your eye against the viewfinder eyecup.

•Be sure not to touch the built-in microphone.

•Use the LCD panel frame or the viewfinder frame as a guide to determine the horizontal plane.

•You can also record in a low position to get an interesting angle. Lift the viewfinder up for record from a low position. [b]

•You can also record in a low position or even in a high position using the LCD panel. [c]

•When you use the LCD screen outdoors in direct sunlight, the LCD screen may be difficult to see. If this happens, we recommend that you use the viewfinder.

[b]

[c]

Hints for better shooting

Place the camcorder on a flat surface or use a tripod

Try placing the camcorder on a table top or any other flat surface of suitable height. If you have a tripod for a still camera, you can also use it with the 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, you cannot attach the tripod securely and the screw may damage the camcorder.

Cautions on the LCD panel and on the viewfinder

•Do not pick up the camcorder by the viewfinder or the LCD panel. [d]

•Do not place the camcorder so as to point the viewfinder or the LCD panel toward the sun.

The inside of the viewfinder or the LCD panel may be damaged. Be careful when placing the camcorder under sunlight or by a window. [e]

[d]

[e]

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Checking the recorded picture

Using the EDITSEARCH, you can review the last recorded scene or check the recorded picture on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder.

(1) While pressing the small green button on the POWER switch, set it to CAMERA.

(2) Press the РΠside of EDITSEARCH momentarily; the last few seconds of the recorded portion plays back (Rec Review). Hold down the Рside of EDITSEARCH until the camcorder goes back to the scene you want. The last recorded portion is played back. To go forward, hold down the + side (Edit Search).

EDITSEARCH

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EDITSEARCH

EDITSEARCH

END SEARCH

To stop playback

Release EDITSEARCH.

To go back to the last recorded point (END SEARCH)

Press END SEARCH. The last recorded point is played back for about 5 seconds and stops.

Note that when you use a tape without cassette memory, this function does not work once you eject the cassette after recording.

To begin re-recording

Press START/STOP. Re-recording begins from the point you released EDITSEARCH.

Provided you do not eject the tape, the transition between the last scene you recorded and the next scene you record will be smooth.

Playing back a tape

You can monitor the playback picture on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder.

(1) Insert the recorded tape with the window facing out.

(2) While pressing OPEN, open the LCD panel.

(3) While pressing the small green button on the POWER switch, set it to VTR.

(4) Press 0 to rewind the tape.

(5) Press · to start playback.

Adjust the volume using VOLUME +/– and the brightness of the LCD screen using

LCD BRIGHT +/–.

You can also monitor the picture on a TV screen, after connecting the camcorder to a TV or

VCR.

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REW PLAY FF

5

REW PLAY FF

1

LCD BRIGHT

3

2

VOLUME

DISPLAY

To stop playback, press π.

To rewind the tape, press 0.

To fast-forward the tape rapidly, press ).

Using the Remote Commander

You can control playback using the supplied Remote Commander. Before using the Remote

Commander, insert the size AA (R6) batteries.

To display the LCD screen/viewfinder screen indicators

Press DISPLAY.

To erase the indicators, press again.

Notes on screen indicators

• The screen indicator disappears when the title is displayed.

• When you play back a tape using a “InfoLITHIUM” battery, B indicates the remaining battery capacity. The remaining battery time in minutes is not displayed.

Using headphones

Connect headphones (not supplied) to the 2 jack. You can adjust the volume of the headphones using VOLUME +/–.

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Playing back a tape

To view the playback picture in the viewfinder

Close the LCD panel. The viewfinder turns on automatically.

When using the viewfinder, you can monitor the sound only by using headphones.

To view on the LCD screen again, open the LCD panel. The viewfinder turns off automatically.

Note on DV-formatted tapes

You can play back DV-formatted tapes on this camcorder if the tape is recorded in SP mode.

“SP” appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder during playback.

You cannot play back DV-formatted tapes recorded in LP mode.

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.

To monitor the high-speed picture while advancing the tape or rewinding (skip scan)

Keep pressing 0 while rewinding or ) while advancing the tape. To resume normal rewinding or fast-forward, release the button.

To view the picture at 1/3 speed (slow playback)

Press & on the Remote Commander during playback. For slow playback in reverse direction, press <, then press &. To resume normal playback, press ·.

To view the picture at double speed

For double speed playback in the reverse direction, press <, then press

×

2 on the Remote

Commander during playback. For double speed playback in the forward direction, press >, then press

×

2 during playback. To resume normal playback, press ·.

To view the picture frame-by-frame

Press ' or 7 on the Remote Commander in playback pause mode. If you keep pressing the button, you can view the picture at 1/30 speed (DSR-PD100A) or at 1/25 speed (DSR-

PD100AP). To resume normal playback, press ·.

To change the playback direction

Press < on the Remote Commander for reverse direction or > on the Remote Commander for forward direction during playback. To resume normal playback, press · .

Notes on playback

•The sound is muted in the various playback modes.

•During playback other than normal playback, the previous recording may appear in mosaic image. This is not malfunction.

•When playback pause mode lasts for 5 minutes, the camcorder automatically enters stop mode. To resume playback, press ·.

Note on slow playback

The slow playback can be performed smoothly on this camcorder; however, this function does not work for an output signal from the DV IN/OUT jack.

Searching for the end of the picture

You can go to the end of the recorded portion after you record and play back the tape. The tape starts rewinding or fast-forwarding and the last about 5 seconds of the recorded portion plays back. Then the tape stops at the end of the recorded picture (End Search).

Open the LCD panel and press END SEARCH during recording standby.

This function works when the POWER switch is set to CAMERA or VTR.

END SEARCH

Notes on End Search

• When you use a tape without cassette memory, the End Search function does not work once you eject the cassette after recording.

• When you use a tape with cassette memory, the End Search function works once you eject the cassette. When you play back a tape which has a blank portion in the beginning or between the recorded portions, the End Search function will not work correctly.

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Advanced operations

Using alternative power sources

You can choose any of the following power sources for your camcorder: battery pack, and house current (mains). Choose the appropriate power source depending on where you want to use your camcorder.

Place

Indoors

Power source

Outdoors Battery pack

Accessory to be used

House current (Mains) Supplied AC power adaptor

Battery pack NP-F330 (supplied), NP-F530, NP-F550, NP-

F730, NP-F730H*, NP-F750, NP-F930, NP-F950

* NP-F730H is sold only in the U.S.A.

Note on power sources

Disconnecting the power source or removing the battery pack during recording or playback may damage the inserted tape. If this happens, restore the power supply again immediately.

Using alternative power sources

Using the house current (mains)

To use the supplied AC power adaptor:

(1) Open the DC IN jack cover, and connect the AC power adaptor to the DC IN jack on the camcorder.

(2) Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the AC power adaptor.

(3) Connect the power cord (mains lead) to a wall outlet (mains).

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2, 3

WARNING

The power cord (mains lead) must be changed only at a qualified service shop.

PRECAUTION

The set is not disconnected from the AC power source (house current/mains) as long as it is connected to the power cord (mains lead), even if the set itself has been turned off.

Note

Keep the AC power adaptor away from the camcorder if the picture is disturbed.

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Changing the mode settings

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You can change some of the mode settings programed at the factory to further enjoy the features and functions of the camcorder. Just turn the control dial to select the menu items displayed on the LCD screen. You can make selections in the following order: the menu display n icons n items n mode settings.

(1) Press MENU to display the menu.

(2) Turn the control dial to select the desired icon on the left side of the menu, then press the dial.

(3) Turn the control dial to select the desired item, then press the dial.

(4) Turn the control dial to select the desired mode, then press the dial. If you want to change the other modes, repeat steps 3 and 4. If you want to change the other items, select RETURN and press the dial, then repeat steps 2 to 4.

(5) Press MENU to erase the menu display.

MENU

CAMERA

M A N U A L S E T

A U T O S H T R

P R O G . S C A N

VTR

V T R S E T

H i F i S O U N D

A U D I O M I X

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V T R S E T

H i F i S O U N D

A U D I O M I X

O T H E R S

B E E P

C O M M A N D E R

D I S P L A Y

D V E D I T I N G

[ M E N U ] : E N D

MEMORY

M A N U A L S E T

A U T O S H T R

[ M E N U ] : E N D

O T H E R S

B E E P

C O M M A N D E R

D I S P L A Y

D V E D I T I N G

R E T U R N

N O R M A L

[ M E N U ] : E N D

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O T H E R S

B E E P

C O M M A N D E R

D I S P L A Y

D V E D I T I N G

R E T U R N

N O R M A L

O T H E R S

B E E P

C O M M A N D E R

D I S P L A Y

D V E D I T I N G

R E T U R N

M E L O D Y

N O R M A L

O F F

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MENU

4

O T H E R S

B E E P

C O M M A N D E R

D I S P L A Y

D V E D I T I N G

R E T U R N

M E L O D Y

N O R M A L

O F F

O T H E R S

B E E P

C O M M A N D E R

D I S P L A Y

D V E D I T I N G

R E T U R N

O F F

(Illustration: DSR-PD100A)

Notes on changing the mode settings

•Menu items differ depending on the setting of the POWER switch to VTR, CAMERA or

MEMORY.

•While recording in mirror mode, you cannot operate the menu system.

Changing the mode settings

Selecting the mode setting of each item

Menu items that can be modified differ depending on the setting of the POWER switch. The

LCD screen shows only the items that you can operate at the moment. The menu items are categorized into nine groups signified by the nine icons described below.

Items for the MANUAL SET menu

AUTO SHTR <ON/OFF>

• Select ON and the electronic shutter functions automatically when shooting in bright conditions.

• Select OFF and the electronic shutter does not function even in bright conditions.

PROG. SCAN* <OFF/ON>

• Select OFF not to record still/moving pictures with all the pixels.

• Select ON to record still/moving pictures with all the pixels.

Items for the CAMERA SET menu

D ZOOM <OFF/ON>

• Select OFF not to use the digital zoom. The camcorder goes back to 12x optical zoom.

• Select ON to activate digital zooming.

16:9WIDE <OFF/ON>

Select this item to record a 16:9 wide picture. See page 39 for details.

STEADYSHOT <ON/OFF>

• Normally select ON.

• Select OFF when you do not have to worry about camera-shake.

AE SHIFT

Adjust the setting level of AE (Automatic Exposure). See page 52 for details.

GAIN SHIFT <0dB/–3dB>

• Set the gain value to 0dB.

• Set the gain value to –3dB.

FRAME REC <OFF/ON>

• Normally select OFF.

• Select ON for cut recording. See page 61 for details.

When you remove the power source, the setting becomes OFF.

INT.REC <ON/OFF/SET> <INTERVAL/REC TIME>

• Normally select OFF. Select ON to make an interval recording.

• Select INTERVAL to set or change the waiting time for interval recording.

• Select REC TIME to set or change the recording time for interval recording.

When you remove the power source, the setting becomes OFF, but the waiting time and recording time are retained.

Items for the VTR SET menu

HiFi SOUND* <STEREO/1/2>

• Select STEREO to play back stereo sound or main and sub sound (for dual sound).

• Select 1 to play back the left sound (for stereo sound) or main sound (for dual sound).

• Select 2 to play back the right sound (for stereo sound) or sub sound (for dual sound).

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Changing the mode settings

AUDIO MIX*

Select this item to adjust the balance between the stereo 1 and stereo 2 by turning the control dial.

NTSC PB <ON PAL TV/NTSC 4.43> (DSR-PD100AP only)

•Normally select ON PAL TV.

•Select NTSC 4.43 when playing back a tape recorded in the NTSC color system. When you play back on a Multi System TV, select the best mode while watching the picture on the

TV.

Items for the LCD/VF SET menu

LCD B.L. <BRT NORMAL/BRIGHT>

•Normally select BRT NORMAL.

•Select BRIGHT when the LCD screen is dark. The battery consumption increases by 10 to

20%.

Even if you adjust the LCD B.L., the recorded picture is not affected.

LCD COLOR (LCD COLOUR)

Select this item and change the level of the indicator by turning the control dial up (+) or down (–) to adjust the color intensity of the picture.

VF BRIGHT

Close the LCD panel.

Select this item to adjust the brightness of the viewfinder. The viewfinder becomes brighter when you turn the control dial up (+), and darker when you turn it down (–).

Items for the MEMORY SET menu

CONTINUOUS <OFF/ON/MULTI SCRN>

•Select OFF not to record continuously.

•Select ON to record 2 to 4 pictures continuously.

•Select MULTI SCRN to record nine pictures continuously.

QUALITY <STANDARD/FINE/SUPER FINE>

•Select STANDARD to record still pictures in the standard image quality mode, using the memory card slot.

•Select FINE to record still pictures in the fine image quality mode, using the memory card slot.

•Select SUPER FINE to record still pictures in the superfine image quality mode, using the memory card slot.

PROTECT <OFF/ON>

•Normally select OFF not to protect still pictures.

•Select ON to protect selected still pictures against accidental erasure. See page 108 for details.

SLIDE SHOW

Select this item to play back images in a continuous loop. See page 114 for details.

DELETE ALL

Select this item to delete all the images. See page 110 for details.

FORMAT

Select this item to format “Memory Stick”s or PC cards. See page 96 for details.

Changing the mode settings

PHOTO SAVE

Select this item to duplicate still pictures. See page 100 for details.

Items for the CM SET menu

CM SEARCH <ON/OFF>

• Select ON to search using cassette memory.

• Select OFF to search without using cassette memory.

TITLEERASE

Erase the title you have superimposed.

TITLE DSPL <ON/OFF>

• Select ON to display the title you have superimposed.

• Select OFF not to display the title.

TAPE TITLE

Select this item to label the cassette tape.

ERASE ALL

Select this item to erase all the data in cassette memory.

Items for the TAPE SET menu

AUDIO MODE <FS32K/FS48K>

• Normally select FS32K to record two stereo sounds.

• Select FS48K to record the one stereo sound with high quality.

MIC LEVEL* <AUTO/MANUAL>

• Select AUTO to adjust the recording level automatically.

• Select MANUAL to adjust the recording level manually.

ÒREMAIN <AUTO/ON>

• Select AUTO to display the remaining time of the tape in the following cases:

– With the power on or a tape inside, for eight seconds after the remaining time of the tape becomes certain.

– For eight seconds after the · or DISPLAY button is pressed.

– During rewinding, fast-forwarding, and searching the picture.

• Select ON to always display the remaining time of the tape.

DATA CODE <DATE/CAM or DATE>

• Select DATE/CAM to display date and recording data during playback.

• Select DATE to display date during playback.

TIME CODE <DF/NDF> (DSR-PD100A only)

• Select DF to record in the drop frame system.

• Select NDF to record in the non-drop frame system.

Items for the SETUP menu

CLOCK SET

Select this item to reset the date or time.

LTR SIZE <NORMAL/2X>

• Normally select NORMAL.

• Select 2X to display the selected menu item by twice size of the normal.

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Changing the mode settings

Items for the OTHERS menu

WORLD TIME

Select this item to set the clock by a time difference. See page 121 for details.

BEEP <MELODY/NORMAL/OFF>

•Normally select NORMAL so that beeps sound when you start/stop recording, etc.

•Select MELODY so that a melody sounds when you start/stop recording, etc.

•Select OFF when you do not want to hear the beep sound.

COMMANDER* <ON/OFF>

•Select ON when using the supplied Remote Commander for the camcorder.

•Select OFF when not using the Remote Commander.

DISPLAY <LCD or V-OUT/LCD >

•Normally select LCD.

•Select V-OUT/LCD to display indicators both on the LCD screen and TV screen.

REC LAMP <ON/OFF>

•Normally select ON.

•Select OFF when you do not want the camera recording lamp on the front of the unit to light up.

COLOR BAR (COLOUR BAR) <OFF/ON>

•Normally select OFF not to display the color bar.

•Select ON to display the color bar.

DV EDITING

Select this item when editing a tape on another equipment connected with the i.LINK cable

(DV connecting cable). See page 84 for details.

* These settings return to the default 5 minutes or more after the power source is disconnected or battery is removed. As far as the other items without an asterisk are concerned, their settings are retained even when the power source is disconnected or battery is removed, as long as the vanadium-lithium battery is charged.

When recording a close subject

When REC LAMP is set to ON, the red camera recording lamp on the front of the camcorder may reflect on the subject if it is close. In this case, we recommend you set REC LAMP to

OFF.

Notes

•When playing back a tape recorded in the FS48K (16-bit) mode, you cannot adjust the balance in AUDIO MIX.

•If you select FS48K in AUDIO MODE, you cannot add an audio sound.

•If you select BRIGHT in LCD B.L., the battery life while recording decreases 10 to 20%.

When you use a power source other than the battery, the menu item LCD B.L. is set to

BRIGHT automatically and the item does not appear on the screen.

Photo recording

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You can record a still picture like a photograph for about seven seconds. This photo recording 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). You can record about 340 pictures on a

40-minute tape.

Besides the operation described here, this camcorder can record a still picture on a “Memory

Stick” or PC card (not supplied), using the memory card slot (see page 102).

You can also record still/moving pictures on a mini DVCAM tape with all the pixels in the progressive mode. See page 35 for details.

(1) While pressing the small green button on the POWER switch, set it to CAMERA.

(2) Keep pressing PHOTO lightly until a still picture and “CAPTURE” appears on the

LCD screen or in the viewfinder.

Recording does not start yet. To change the still picture, release PHOTO, select still picture again, and keep pressing PHOTO lightly again.

If you press PHOTO on the Remote Commander when a still picture appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder, the camcorder will record that still picture.

However, you cannot select other still pictures by using this button.

(3) Press PHOTO deeper.

The still picture on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder is recorded for about seven seconds. The sound during those seven seconds is also recorded.

To record a still picture while normal recording, press PHOTO deeper. Then the still picture is recorded for about seven seconds and the camcorder returns to

Standby mode.

2

PHOTO

CAPTURE

3

PHOTO

•••••••

When shooting in the dark

Install the HVL-FDH2 video flash light (not supplied) to the accessory shoe. If the exposure is in manual exposure mode, set it to automatic exposure mode.

When appears next to the “CAPTURE” indicator on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder, the video flash is ready to be used.

Note on the still picture

When the still picture recorded on this camcorder is played back on another VCR, the picture may be blurred. This is not a malfunction.

When you press PHOTO while recording a photo

The picture on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder whenever you press PHOTO will be recorded. You cannot check the recorded picture by pressing PHOTO lightly.

After the moving picture is recorded as a still picture for about seven seconds, the camcorder will go back to Standby mode.

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Photo recording

Printing the still picture

You can print a still picture by using the video printer (not supplied). Connect the video printer using the S video connecting cable (not supplied). Refer to the operating instruction of the video printer as well.

Video printer

LINE IN

VIDEO S VIDEO

S VIDEO

(not supplied)

AUDIO/VIDEO

Ç : Signal flow

If the video printer is not equipped with S VIDEO input

Use the supplied A/V connecting cable. Connect it to the AUDIO/VIDEO jack and connect the yellow plug of the cable to the VIDEO input of the video printer.

Shooting with all the pixels – PROG. SCAN

When modifying the digital images on your personal computer, set PROG. SCAN to ON before shooting. You can record the images on a mini DVCAM tape frame by frame with higher resolution.

Since the image taken in progressive mode hardly ever goes out of focus even during pauses, it is especially useful when you analyze high-speed actions such as sports scenes.

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(1) Press MENU to display the menu in Standby mode.

(2) Turn the control dial to select

, then press the dial.

(3) Turn the control dial to select PROG. SCAN, then press the dial.

(4) Turn the control dial to select ON, then press the dial.

(5) Press MENU to erase the menu display. The PROG. SCAN indicator lights up.

MENU

2-4

M A N U A L S E T

A U T O S H T R

P R O G . S C A N

5

MENU

P R O G . S C A N

M A N U A L S E T

A U T O S H T R

P R O G . S C A N O F F

O N

M A N U A L S E T

A U T O S H T R

P R O G . S C A N O N

[ M E N U ] : E N D

To return to normal mode

Select OFF in step 4, then press the control dial.

Note on the progressive mode

The normal TV broadcast divides the screen into two fields and displays them in turns every

1/60 of a second (DSR-PD100A) or 1/50 of a second (DSR-PD100AP). Thus, the actual image displayed in an instant covers only half of the apparent image area. Displaying the whole image simultaneously on a full screen is called Progressive mode. In this mode the picture is clearer than one in normal mode, but moving objects appear jerky since the picture is read/ output every 1/15 second (DSR-PD100A) or 1/12.5 second (DSR-PD100AP).

The setting at the factory

This camcorder is originally programed to record still/moving pictures on a mini DVCAM tape in the normal TV format (Interlace format).

When shooting under fluorescent light

When shooting in the progressive mode under fluorescent light or light bulb, a rare phenomenon may happen in which the screen lights up brightly (Flicker phenomenon). This is not a malfunction. If you want to stop this phenomenon, set PROG. SCAN to OFF in the menu system.

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Using the FADER function

You can fade in or out to give your recording a professional appearance.

When fading in, the picture gradually fades in while the sound increases. When fading out, the picture gradually fades out while the sound decreases.

FADER

[a]

STBY REC

OVERLAP (FADE IN only)

[b]

STBY REC

MONOTONE

When fading in, the picture gradually changes from black and white to color.

When fading out, the picture gradually changes from color to black and white.

When fading in [a]

(1) While the camcorder is in Standby mode, press FADER until the desired indicator flashes.

(2) Press START/STOP to start recording. The fade indicator stops flashing.

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When fading out [b]

(1) During recording, press FADER until the desired indicator flashes.

(2) Press START/STOP to stop recording. The fade indicator stops flashing, and then recording stops.

2

FADER

FADER

MONOTONE

OVERLAP

Using the FADER function

To cancel the fader function

Before pressing START/STOP, press FADER until the fade indicator disappears.

You cannot use the fader function in the following situations

– The camcorder is in the photo recording.

– A title is displayed on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. If the title is not necessary, erase it before using the fader function.

Note

During fading, you cannot operate the DIGITAL EFFECT button.

The fader function is effective in the following situations

• A big change of scene (FADE IN, FADE OUT)

• The beginning of a story (FADE IN)

• The end of a day (FADE OUT)

• Change the scene while leaving the trace of the previous scene

If you use the fader function repeatedly

The situation the subject is in cannot be seen clearly, thus making the picture difficult to enjoy.

When the OVERLAP indicator appears

The camcorder automatically memorizes the image recorded on a tape. As the image is being memorized, the OVERLAP indicator flashes fast, and the playback picture is displayed. At this stage, the picture may not be recorded clearly, depending on the tape condition.

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Shooting with backlighting

When you shoot a subject with the light source behind the subject or a subject with a light background, use the BACK LIGHT function.

Press BACK LIGHT. The c indicator appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder.

[a]

BACK LIGHT

[b]

[a] Subject is too dark because of backlight.

[b]Subject becomes bright with backlight compensation.

After shooting

Be sure to release this adjustment condition by pressing BACK LIGHT again. The c indicator disappears. Otherwise, the picture will be too bright under normal lighting condition.

This function is also effective under the following conditions:

•A subject with a light source nearby or a mirror reflecting light.

•A white subject against a white background. Especially when you shoot a person wearing shiny clothes made of silk or synthetic fiber, his or her face tends to become dark if you do not use this function.

Note on the BACK LIGHT function

When you press EXPOSURE or SHUTTER SPEED, the BACK LIGHT function is canceled.

Using the wide mode function

You can record a 16:9 wide picture to watch on the 16:9 wide-screen TV (16:9WIDE).

The picture with black bands at the top and the bottom on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder [a] is normal. The picture on a normal TV [b] is horizontally compressed. You can watch the picture of normal images on a wide-screen TV [c].

[b]

[a]

16:9 WIDE

[c]

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(1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA.

(2) Press MENU to display the menu.

(3) Turn the control dial to select , then press the dial.

(4) Turn the control dial to select 16:9WIDE, then press the dial.

(5) Turn the control dial to select ON, then press the dial.

(6) Press MENU to erase the menu display.

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C A M E R A S E T

D Z O O M

1 6 : 9 W I D E

S T E A D Y S H O T

A E S H I F T

G A I N S H I F T

F R A M E R E C

S E T

I N T . R E C

Z O O M

1 6 : 9 W I D E O F F

A E S H I F T

O N

G A I N S H I F T

F R A M E R E C

I N T . R E C

R E T U R N

[ M E N U ] : E N D

5

2,6

MENU

C A M E R A S E T

D Z O O M

1 6 : 9 W I D E

S T E A D Y S H O T

A E S H I F T

G A I N S H I F T

F R A M E R E C

I N T . R E C

R E T U R N

O N

[ M E N U ] : E N D

To cancel wide mode

Select OFF in step 5, then press the control dial.

To watch the tape recorded in wide mode

To watch the tape recorded in 16:9WIDE mode, set it to full mode. For details, refer to the operating instruction of your TV.

Note that the picture recorded in 16:9WIDE mode looks compressed on a normal TV.

Notes on wide mode

• In wide mode, you cannot select the old movie function with DIGITAL EFFECT.

• You cannot select or cancel the wide mode during recording.

• You cannot use the wide mode function when you set PROG. SCAN to ON.

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Enjoying picture effect

Selecting picture effect

You can make pictures like those of television with the Picture Effect function.

[a] [b] [c] [d]

NEG. ART [a]

The color of the picture is reversed.

SEPIA

The picture is sepia.

B&W

The picture is monochrome (black and white).

SOLARIZE [b]

The light intensity is clearer, and the picture looks like an illustration.

SLIM [c]

The picture expands vertically.

STRETCH [d]

The picture expands horizontally.

Enjoying picture effect

Using picture effect function

(1) While in Standby mode, press PICTURE EFFECT.

(2) Turn the control dial to select the desired picture effect mode.

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PICTURE

EFFECT

NEG.ART

SEPIA

B&W

SOLARIZE

SLIM

STRETCH

To return to normal mode

Press PICTURE EFFECT so that the indicator disappears.

Notes on the picture effect

•When you turn the power off, the camcorder returns automatically to normal mode.

•You cannot select SLIM and STRETCH when you set PROG. SCAN to ON.

•While using the picture effect function, you cannot select the old movie function with

DIGITAL EFFECT.

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Recording with various effects – digital effect

With the following functions of Digital Effect, you can add various visual effects to the picture. The sound is recorded normally.

STILL

You can record a still picture to be superimposed on a moving picture.

FLASH

You can record still pictures successively at constant intervals.

LUMI.

You can replace a brighter portion of a still picture with a moving picture.

TRAIL

You can record the picture which leaves an incidental image, such as a trail.

OLD MOVIE

You can record the picture such as an old movie. The camcorder automatically sets the wide mode to 16:9WIDE, picture effect to SEPIA, and the appropriate shutter speed.

(1) While in Standby mode or Recording mode, press DIGITAL EFFECT.

The digital effect indicator flashes.

(2) Turn the control dial to select the desired digital effect mode.

(3) Press the control dial. The digital effect indicator lights up and the bars appear. The bar does not appear in the OLD MOVIE mode. The still picture is stored in memory in the STILL or LUMI. mode.

(4) Turn the control dial to adjust effects.

The longer the bar is, the greater the effects are.

STILL : The proportion of still picture to moving picture.

FLASH : The length of the intervals.

LUMI. : The brightness of the area where you paste the moving picture.

TRAIL : The length of time the incidental image remains.

OLD MOVIE : No adjustment necessary.

Recording with various effects – digital effect

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DIGITAL

EFFECT

STILL

FLASH

LUMI.

TRAIL

OLD MOVIE

4

STILL IIIIIIII

To cancel digital effects

Press DIGITAL EFFECT so that the indicator disappears.

Notes on digital effect

• You cannot use the following functions while using the digital effect.

– Functions using the FADER button

– Functions using the PHOTO button

• When you set the POWER switch to OFF, the digital effect will be canceled automatically.

Notes on the OLD MOVIE mode

You cannot use the following functions in the OLD MOVIE mode.

– Functions using the PROGRAM AE button

– 16:9WIDE mode

– Functions using the PICTURE EFFECT button

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Shooting with manual adjustment

Under normal conditions, this unit automatically makes various adjustments as it shoots.

However, you can adjust manually the following functions to your preference.

Functions you can adjust by setting the AUTO LOCK selector to the center (auto lock release) position

Brightness (exposure), shutter speed, white balance, and program AE

Functions you can adjust by setting MENU

Recording level, deactivating the Steady Shot, gain shift, and AE shift

Functions you can adjust by using other buttons/switches

ND filter, focus, zebra pattern

The following describes how to adjust all the functions mentioned above except program AE

(see page 54) and focus (see page 57).

AUTO LOCK selector

Set the selector as shown below to maintain or release the settings of the functions.

AUTO

LOCK

[a]

[b]

[c]

HOLD

AUTO LOCK [a]

Select this position to let the unit adjusts all the functions automatically.

HOLD [b]

Select this position after setting the functions manually to maintain the settings.

Manual position [c]

Select this position to adjust manually the functions listed above.

Adjusting exposure

Adjust the exposure manually under the following cases.

[a]

[b]

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[a]

•The background is too bright (back lighting)

•Insufficient light: most of the picture is dark

[b]

•Bright subject and dark background

•To record the darkness faithfully

(1) Set AUTO LOCK selector to the center (auto lock release) position while the camcorder is in Standby mode.

(2) Press EXPOSURE. The exposure indicator appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder.

(3) Turn the control dial to adjust the exposure.

Shooting with manual adjustment

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AUTO

LOCK

F5.6 0dB

HOLD

3

To return to automatic exposure mode

Set AUTO LOCK selector to AUTO LOCK or press EXPOSURE to turn off the exposure indicator.

Notes

•The control dial does not have a stop position.

•If you press PROGRAM AE, the exposure comes back to automatic adjustment again.

•When you adjust the exposure manually, you cannot use the BACK LIGHT function.

Adjusting the shutter speed

(1) Set AUTO LOCK selector to the center (auto lock release) position while the camcorder is in Standby mode.

(2) Press SHUTTER SPEED. The shutter speed indicator appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder.

(3) Turn the control dial to select the desired speed. The available shutter speed ranges from 1/4 to 1/10000 (DSR-PD100A) or from 1/3 to 1/10000 (DSR-PD100AP).

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AUTO

LOCK

60

HOLD

3

(Illustration: DSR-PD100A)

To return to automatic shutter speed mode

Set AUTO LOCK selector to AUTO LOCK or press SHUTTER SPEED to turn off the shutter speed indicator.

When shooting at slow shutter speed

At slow shutter speed, automatic focus may be lost. Adjust focus manually using a tripod.

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Shooting with manual adjustment

Adjusting the white balance

White balance adjustment makes white subjects look white and allows more natural color balance for camera recording. Normally white balance is automatically adjusted. 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.

(1) Set AUTO LOCK selector to the center (auto lock release) position while the camcorder is in Standby mode.

(2) Press WHT BAL. The white balance indicator appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder.

(3) Turn the control dial to select the appropriate white balance mode under the following conditions. As you turn the dial, the display changes as follows:

∑ (One-push white balance) ˜ w (Outdoor) ˜ e (Indoor).

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LOCK

2

WHT BAL

HOLD

3

Display Shooting conditions

∑ •Adjusting the white balance according to the light source.

This operation is not available during recording. Follow the steps described on the next page to adjust the settings again.

w (Outdoor) •Recording a sunset/sunrise, just after sunset, just before sunrise, neon signs, or fireworks

•Under a color matching fluorescent lamp e (Indoor) •Lighting condition changes quickly

•Too bright place such as photography studios

•Under sodium lamps or mercury lamps

Shooting with manual adjustment

If you have selected ∑ in step 3

When you set the white balance to one-push white balance mode, the setting is locked and maintained even if lighting conditions change. You can achieve recording with natural colors without being affected by ambient light.

(With the ∑ indicator on the screen)

(1) Shoot a white object such as paper fully on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder.

(2) Press the control dial.

The ∑ indicator flashes quickly. When the white balance has been adjusted and stored in the memory, the indicator stops flashing. The setting will be maintained for about one hour after the battery is detached.

To return to automatic adjustments

Set AUTO LOCK selector to AUTO LOCK or press WHT BAL to turn off the white balance indicator.

Notes on the indicator on the screen

• The state of the indicator shows as follows:

Slow flashing: white balance is not adjusted.

Fast flashing: white balance is being adjusted.

Lights up: white balance has been adjusted.

• When the ∑ indicator remains flashing even if you press the control dial, shoot in automatic white balance mode.

Notes on white balance

• When you shoot with studio lighting or video lighting, use the e (indoor) mode.

• When you shoot with fluorescent lighting, use automatic white balance mode. If you use the e (indoor) mode, white balance may not be adjusted appropriately.

Shooting when lighting conditions change

• When lighting conditions have changed, readjust the white balance with the control dial while the camcorder is in Standby mode.

• When you adjust the exposure and shutter speed manually, and move from indoors to outdoors, or vice versa, adjust the white balance again.

• When you move from indoors to outdoors, or vice versa, or detach the battery for replacement while shooting in automatic white balance mode or set the POWER switch to

CAMERA, point the camcorder at a white subject for about 10 seconds before you start recording.

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Shooting with manual adjustment

Adjusting recording level

You can adjust the recording sound level. Use headphones to monitor the sound when you adjust.

(1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA.

(2) Press MENU to display the menu.

(3) Turn the control dial to select

, then press the dial.

(4) Turn the control dial to select MIC LEVEL, then press the dial.

(5) Turn the control dial to select MANUAL, then press the dial.

(6) Turn the control dial to select LEVEL SET, then press the dial.

(7) Turn the control dial to adjust the microphone level, so that the peak indicator in the lower-right corner does not light up. It is recommended to use headphones (not supplied) to monitor the sound when making the adjustment.

(8) Press MENU to erase the menu display.

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To adjust the microphone level automatically

Select AUTO in step 5, then press the control dial.

Notes on the adjustment

•The sound level setting is retained as long as the power is on and for about five minutes after removing the battery.

•Sound level indicator appears at the lower right on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder.

The sound input through the AUDIO/VIDEO jack

You cannot adjust the recording level of the sound.

Shooting with manual adjustment

Using the ND filter

Using the ND filter (corresponds to 16% of the quantity of light), you can record a picture clearly, preventing the picture from going out of focus under bright conditions.

When ND ON flashes on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder

The ND filter is necessary. Press ND FILTER so that the ND ON indicator appears.

The ND filter is now activated.

When ND OFF flashes on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder

The ND filter is not necessary. Press ND FILTER so that the ND OFF indicator stops flashing.

The ND filter is now deactivated.

ND FILTER

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Shooting with manual adjustment

Shooting with the zebra pattern

You can set the camcorder to display a zebra pattern (diagonal stripes) in the portion of the picture on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder with a subject whose brightness exceeds a certain level. The portion of the picture where zebra pattern appears is an area of high brightness and overexposure. You can check the picture level of a subject by displaying the zebra pattern. Use the zebra pattern as a guide for adjusting the exposure and shutter speed so that you can get the desired picture.

Set the ZEBRA selector to 70 or 100.

ZEBRA

OFF

70

100

To erase the zebra pattern

Set the ZEBRA selector to OFF.

Settings of the ZEBRA selector

Setting

70

100

OFF

Meaning

The zebra pattern appears in the portion of the picture on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder with a subject whose brightness is about

70 IRE (70%).

The zebra pattern appears in the portion of the picture on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder with a subject whose brightness exceeds more than 100 IRE (100%).

The zebra pattern does not appear on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder.

Note on shooting with the zebra pattern

Even though you see the zebra pattern on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder, the zebra pattern is not recorded.

Shooting with manual adjustment

Releasing the Steady Shot function

When the Steady Shot function is working, the camcorder compensates for camera-shake.

You can release the Steady Shot function when you do not need to use it. The indicator appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. Do not use the Steady Shot function when shooting a stationary object with a tripod.

(1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA.

(2) Press MENU to display the menu.

(3) Turn the control dial to select

, then press the dial.

(4) Turn the control dial to select STEADYSHOT, then press the dial.

(5) Turn the control dial to select OFF, then press the dial.

(6) Press MENU to erase the menu display.

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To activate the Steady Shot function again

Select ON in step 5, then press the control dial.

Notes on the Steady Shot function

• The Steady Shot function will not correct excessive camera-shake.

• If you use a tele conversion lens or a wide conversion lens, the Steady Shot function may not be fully effective.

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Shooting with manual adjustment

Adjusting AE shift

(1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA.

(2) Press MENU to display the menu.

(3) Turn the control dial to select , then press the dial.

(4) Turn the control dial to select AE SHIFT, then press the dial.

(5) Turn the control dial to adjust brightness, then press the dial.

Darker picture ˜ Brighter picture

(6) Press MENU to erase the menu display.

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To deactivate AE shift

Set the bar indicator at the center in step 5, then press the control dial.

When you adjust AE shift

The –4 to +4 indicator is displayed on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. The number varies corresponding to the AE shift level.

Shooting with manual adjustment

Adjusting gain shift

(1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA.

(2) Press MENU to display the menu.

(3) Turn the control dial to select , then press the dial.

(4) Turn the control dial to select GAIN SHIFT, then press the dial.

(5) Turn the control dial to select –3dB, then press the dial.

(6) Press MENU to erase the menu display.

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To deactivate gain shift

Select 0dB in step 5, then press the control dial.

What is gain shift

When shooting in bright conditions, the gain shift function automatically adjusts the automatic exposure control’s gain value to –3dB as much as possible. This helps you shoot pictures with less noises in a bright condition. In dark conditions, the unit operates as usual.

When you adjust gain shift

The indicator is displayed on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder.

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Using the PROGRAM AE function

You can select from five PROGRAM AE (Auto Exposure) modes to suit your shooting situation, referring to the following.

Selecting the best mode

Select a proper PROGRAM AE mode referring to the following description.

A: Aperture priority mode

Selecting the aperture to determine the desired depth of field. Gain and the shutter speed are automatically set in combination with the aperture value to maintain appropriate exposure.

S: Shutter speed priority mode

Selecting the shutter speed manually. The exposure value changes in accordance with the selected shutter speed.

: Sports lesson mode

Capturing high-speed action in sports such as golf or tennis

: Sunset & Moon mode

Recording sunset, night views, fireworks or neon signs

: Low lux mode

For recording a subject in insufficient light. Subject becomes bright.

Notes on focus setting

•In the Sports lesson mode, you cannot take close-ups because the camcorder is set to focus only on subjects in the middle to far distance.

•In the Sunset & Moon mode, the camcorder is set to focus only on distant subjects.

Using the PROGRAM AE function

Using the PROGRAM AE function

(1) Set AUTO LOCK selector to the center (auto lock release) position while the camcorder is in Standby or Recording mode.

(2) Press PROGRAM AE.

(3) Turn the control dial so that the symbol of the desired PROGRAM AE mode matches the indicator on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder.

When you select the aperture priority mode or the shutter speed priority mode, press the control dial.

(4) In aperture priority mode ( A) or shutter speed priority mode ( S), turn the control dial to select the desired aperture value (F value) or shutter speed.

Aperture priority mode:

Turn the control dial to select the desired aperture value. As you turn the dial, the F value changes between F1.6 and F11.

For a smaller aperture, select a higher value. Gain and the shutter speed change in accordance with the selected aperture value.

Shutter speed priority mode:

Turn the control dial to select the desired shutter speed. As you turn the dial, shutter speed changes between 1/60 and 1/10000 (DSR-PD100A) or 1/50 and

1/10000 (DSR-PD100AP).

For a faster shutter speed, select a smaller value indicator on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. The gain and aperture values change in accordance with the selected shutter speed.

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LOCK

3,4

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2

PROGRAM

AE

To return to automatic adjustment mode

Set AUTO LOCK selector to AUTO LOCK or press PROGRAM AE so that the indicator disappears.

When you focus in telephoto

You cannot choose F1.6, F2 and F2.4.

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Using the PROGRAM AE function

About the depth of field

The depth of field is the in-focus range, measured from the distance behind a subject to the distance in front. The depth of field can vary with the iris (F value) and the focal length.

Lowering the F value (large iris) reduces the depth of field. Raising the F value (small iris) provides a larger depth of field. Zooming in telephoto position offers a smaller depth of field while the depth of field in wide-angle position is greater.

The depth of field

Iris

Zoom

Shallow

Open (Low F value)

Telephoto (T)

Deep

Close (High F value)

Wide (W)

Focusing manually

When to use manual focus

In the following cases you should obtain better results by adjusting the focus manually.

[a] [b] [c] [d]

• Insufficient light [a]

• Subjects with little contrast — walls, sky, etc. [b]

• Too much brightness behind the subject [c]

• Horizontal stripes [d]

• Subjects through frosted glass

• Subjects beyond nets, etc.

• Bright subject or subject reflecting light

• Shooting a stationary subject when using a tripod

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Focusing manually

Adjusting focus manually

When focusing manually, first focus in telephoto before recording, and then reset the shot length.

(1) Slide FOCUS down to MANUAL. The f indicator appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder.

(2) Turn the focus ring to focus on the subject.

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1

AUTO

FOCUS

MANUAL

INFINITY

PUSH AUTO

To focus in infinity

Slide FOCUS to INFINITY. indicator appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder.

This function is useful when the nearer subject is focused automatically, and you want to focus on a faraway subject.

To shoot with auto focusing momentarily

Press PUSH AUTO.

The auto focus functions while you are pressing PUSH AUTO.

Use this button to focus on one subject and then another with smooth focusing.

When you release PUSH AUTO, manual focusing resumes.

To return to the autofocus mode

Slide FOCUS up to AUTO to turn off f or indicator.

To shoot in relatively dark places or to shoot the subject moving quickly outside

Shoot at wide-angle after focusing in the telephoto position.

If lights up

Subject is too close.

Interval recording

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You can make a time-lapse recording by setting the camcorder to automatically record and standby sequentially. You can achieve an excellent recording for flowering, emergence, etc., with this function.

(1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA.

(2) Press MENU to display the menu.

(3) Turn the control dial to select

, then press the dial.

(4) Turn the control dial to select INT.REC, then press the dial.

(5) Turn the control dial to select SET, then press the dial.

(6) Set INTERVAL and REC TIME.

1 Turn the control dial to select INTERVAL, then press the dial.

2 Turn the control dial to select the desired waiting time, then press the dial.

The time: 30SEC ˜ 1MIN ˜ 5MIN ˜ 10MIN.

3 Turn the control dial to select REC TIME, then press the dial.

4 Turn the control dial to select the desired recording time, then press the dial.

The time: 0.5SEC ˜ 1SEC ˜ 1.5SEC ˜ 2SEC.

5 Turn the control dial to select

RETURN, then press the dial.

(7) Turn the control dial to select ON, then press the dial.

(8) Press MENU to erase the menu display. The interval recording indicator flashes.

(9) Press START/STOP to start interval recording. The interval recording indicator lights up.

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Interval recording

To cancel the interval recording

•Set INT.REC to OFF in the menu system.

•Set the POWER switch to OFF, VTR or MEMORY.

To stop the interval recording momentarily and perform normal recording

Press START/STOP. You can perform the normal recording only once. To cancel the normal recording, press START/STOP again.

During the interval recording mode

The INTERVAL indicator appears.

Notes on interval recording

•You cannot do interval recording with photo recording.

•You cannot perform interval recording in the MEMORY mode.

•There may be a discrepancy in recording time of up to +/– 6 frames from the selected time.

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. We recommend you to use a tripod, and to operate the camcorder using the Remote Commander in steps 7 and 8.

(1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA.

(2) Press MENU to display the menu.

(3) Turn the control dial to select , then press the dial.

(4) Turn the control dial to select FRAME REC, then press the dial.

(5) Turn the control dial to select ON, then press the dial.

(6) Press MENU to erase the menu display.

(7) Press START/STOP to start cut recording. The camcorder makes a recording for about six frames, and returns to recording standby.

(8) Move the subject, and repeat step 7.

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Cut recording

To cancel the cut recording

•Set FRAME REC to OFF in the menu system.

•Set the POWER switch to OFF, VTR, or MEMORY.

Notes on cut recording

•The last recorded cut is longer than other cuts.

•The proper remaining tape time is not indicated if you use this function continuously.

Connecting the external microphone with the

XLR connector

When using the ECM-670 external microphone (not supplied), attach the CAC-12 microphone holder (not supplied) and supplied XLR adaptor.

(1) Attach the XLR adaptor to the accessory shoe on the camcorder and tighten the screw of the XLR adaptor.

(2) Attach the microphone holder with the supplied screws.

(3) Loosen the microphone holder screw and open the cover.

(4) Place the microphone into the holder, close the cover, and tighten the screw.

(5) Connect the microphone to the MIC IN connector on the XLR adaptor, using a microphone cable (not supplied).

(6) Set the +48V switch to ON.

1 2 3

Attach the holder so that the moving part is on top.

4 5 6

+48V

To use the LEVEL selector

Set this selector to appropriate positions according to your conditions.

STD: Normally, set to this position.

ATT: When the sound level to be recorded is too high. This reduces the sound level.

GAIN: When using a low-sensitivity microphone, or when the sound level is too low.

Notes

• When you use a wind screen other than the one supplied with ECM-670, make sure that the wind screen does not appear on the screen, using an underscan monitor.

• When detaching the microphone cable, do so while holding the PUSH button down.

• When detaching the XLR adaptor, do so after having loosened the screw of the XLR adaptor.

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Attaching the supplied wide conversion lens

Hold the camcorder with its lens pointing upward. Align the groove on the wide conversion lens with the protruding part on the camcorder lens, then turn the ring in the direction of the arrow.

Attaching the wide conversion lens hood

Align the protruding part on the wide conversion lens hood with the groove on the wide conversion lens, then turn the ring in the direction of the arrow.

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Note on the wide conversion lens

When the wide conversion lens is attached to the camcorder, the Steady Shot function may not be fully effective.

To attach the wide conversion lens securely

Turn the ring of the lens while lightly pressing the wide conversion lens down on the camcorder.

Note on the wide conversion lens hood

When the hood is attached to the wide conversion lens, you cannot attach a filter, etc. If you need to use a filter, detach the hood before attaching the filter.

Note on the video flash light

When you use the HVL-FDH2 video flash light (not supplied) with the supplied wide conversion lens attached, the flash light will be partially eclipsed by the lens.

Superimposing a title

If you use a tape with cassette memory, you can superimpose the titles while recording or after recording. When you play back the tape, the title is displayed for five seconds from the point where you superimposed it.

You can select from eight preset titles and two original (CUSTOM TITLE) to superimpose over the picture.

Superimposing titles

(1) Press TITLE to display the title menu.

(2) Turn the control dial to select

, then press the dial.

(3) Turn the control dial to select the desired title, then press the dial. The titles are displayed.

(4) Turn the control dial to select the color, size, or position, then press the dial.

(5) Turn the control dial to select the desired item, then press the dial.

(6) Repeat steps 4 and 5 until the title is arranged as desired.

(7) Press the control dial again to complete the setting.

(8) When you want to stop recording the title, press TITLE.

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TITLE

2

3

4-6

P R E S E T T I T L E

S C E N E 1

S C E N E 2

S C E N E 3

S C E N E 4

S C E N E 5

S C E N E 6

S C E N E 7

S C E N E 8

[ T I T L E ] : E N D

P R E S E T T I T L E

S C E N E 1

S C E N E 2

S C E N E 3

S C E N E 4

S C E N E 5

S C E N E 6

S C E N E 7

S C E N E 8

R E T U R N

[ T I T L E ] : E N D

S I Z E S M A L L

S I Z E L A R G E

P R E S E T T I T L E

S C E N E 1

S C E N E 2

S C E N E 3

S C E N E 4

S C E N E 5

S C E N E 6

S C E N E 7

S C E N E 8

R E T U R N

[ T I T L E ] : E N D

T I T L E

S C E N E 6

[ T I T L E ] : E N D

T I T L E

S C E N E 6

S C E N E 6

[ T I T L E ] : E N D

7

S C E N E 6

To superimpose the title from beginning

After step 7, press START/STOP to start recording.

To superimpose the title while you are recording

After pressing START/STOP to start recording, start from step 1. In this case, beep or melody is not heard.

To use the custom title

When you want to use the custom title, select in step 2.

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Superimposing a title

Notes on superimposing a title

•If you have not given any custom title, “– – – – ...” appears on the display.

•The FADER function works while the title is displayed, however, the title does not fade.

•If you display the menu or title menu while superimposing a title, the title is not recorded while the menu or title menu is being displayed.

Title color changes as follows:

WHITE ˜ YELLOW ˜ VIOLET ˜ RED ˜ CYAN ˜ GREEN ˜ BLUE

Title size changes as follows:

SMALL ˜ LARGE

Title position changes as follows:

When you select the title size “SMALL,” you can choose 9 positions. When you select the title size “LARGE” you can choose 8 positions.

Notes on the title

•Depending on size or position of the title, both of date and time or either of them is not displayed.

•If you input 13 characters or more for a LARGE title, the title is automatically reduced into a SMALL size after the position is set.

•When the title is displayed, LCD BRIGHT and microphone level indicators do not appear.

•Normally, you can register up to 84 titles, each of which consists of about 5 characters, in the cassette memory. In case the cassette memory has already stored dates, photo data, and a cassette label to its full capacity, you can register up to 53 titles in it. A cassette with 16K memory can store up to 24 dates, 48 photo data, and one cassette label in its memory.

Superimposing a title

Erasing a title

(1) Press MENU to display the menu.

(2) Turn the control dial to select , then press the dial.

(3) Turn the control dial to select TITLEERASE, then press the dial.

(4) Turn the control dial to select the title you want to erase, then press the dial.

(5) Make sure the title is the one you want to erase, then press the control dial again.

(6) Press MENU to erase the menu display.

1,6

MENU

2,3

C M S E T

C M S E A R C H

T I T L E E R A S E

T I T L E D S P L

T A P E T I T L E

E R A S E A L L

[ M E N U ] : E N D

4,5

.

C M S E T

C M S E A R C H

T I T L E E R A S E

T I T L E D S P L

T A P E T I T L E

E R A S E A L L

R E T U R N

[ M E N U ] : E N D

M E N U

E R A S E O K ?

1 S C E N E 1

2 S C E N E 2

3 S C E N E 3

4 S C E N E 4

5 S C E N E 5

6 S C E N E 6

[ E X E C ] : D E L E T E [ M E N U ] : E N D

T I T L E E R A S E

4 S C E N E 4

E R A S E O K ?

R E T U R N

E R A S E

Note

If you use a cassette tape set to prevent accidental erasure, you cannot erase the title. Slide the protect tab so that the red portion is not visible.

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Making a custom title

If you use a tape with cassette memory, you can make up to two titles and store them in the camcorder. We recommend you to set the POWER switch to VTR or eject the cassette before you begin.

Your title can have up to 20 characters.

(1) Press TITLE to display the title menu.

(2) Turn the control dial to select , then press the dial.

(3) Turn the control dial to select the first line (CUSTOM1) or second line (CUSTOM2), then press the dial.

(4) Turn the control dial to select the column of the desired character, then press the dial.

(5) Turn the control dial to select the desired character, then press the dial.

(6) Repeat steps 4 and 5 until you finish the title.

(7) To finish the titling work, turn the control dial to select [SET], then press the dial.

1 2

TITLE

T I T L E S E T

C O S T O M 1 " – – – – – – – – – – – .. "

C O S T O M 2 " – – – – – – – – – – – .. "

T I T L E S E T

– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –

– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –

R E T U R N

3

[ T I T L E ] : E N D

T I T L E S E T

– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –

– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –

R E T U R N

[ T I T L E ] : E N D

[ T I T L E ] : E N D

T I T L E S E T

– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –

A B C D E 1 2 3 4 5

F G H I J 6 7 8 9 0

K L M N O ' , . / –

P Q R S T [ ]

U V W X Y [ S E T ]

Z & ? !

[ T I T L E ] : E N D

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7

T I T L E S E T

S U M M E R C A M P I N L A K E – –

A B C D E 1 2 3 4 5

F G H I J 6 7 8 9 0

K L M N O ' , . / –

P Q R S T [ ]

U V W X Y [ S E T ]

Z & ? !

[ T I T L E ] : E N D

T I T L E S E T

– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –

A B C D E 1 2 3 4 5

F G H I J 6 7 8 9 0

K L M N O ' , . / –

P Q R S T [ ]

U V W X Y [ S E T ]

Z & ? !

[ T I T L E ] : E N D

T I T L E S E T

– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –

A B C D E 1 2 3 4 5

F G H I J 6 7 8 9 0

K L M N O ' , . / –

P Q R S T [ ]

U V W X Y [ S E T ]

Z & ? !

[ T I T L E ] : E N D

T I T L E S E T

– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –

A B C D E 1 2 3 4 5

F G H I J 6 7 8 9 0

K L M N O ' , . / –

P Q R S T [ ]

U V W X Y [ S E T ]

Z & ? !

[ T I T L E ] : E N D

T I T L E S E T

S – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –

A B C D E 1 2 3 4 5

F G H I J 6 7 8 9 0

K L M N O ' , . / –

P Q R S T [ ]

U V W X Y [ S E T ]

Z & ? !

[ T I T L E ] : E N D

Making a custom title

To edit a title you have stored

In step 3, select CUSTOM1 or CUSTOM2, depending on which title you want to edit, then change the title.

If you take 5 minutes or longer to enter characters while a cassette is in the camcorder

The power goes off automatically. Characters you have entered remain. Set the POWER switch to OFF once, then to CAMERA, then proceed from step 1.

To erase a character

In step 4, turn the control dial to select [M] then press the dial. The last character is erased.

Repeat this step until all characters are deleted.

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Labeling a cassette

If you use a tape with cassette memory, you can label a cassette. The label can consist of up to 10 characters and is stored in cassette memory. When you insert the labeled cassette and turn the power on, the label is displayed on the LCD screen, in the viewfinder, or on the TV screen.

(1) Insert the cassette you want to label.

(2) Set the POWER switch to VTR.

(3) Press MENU to display the menu.

(4) Turn the control dial to select , then press the dial.

(5) Turn the control dial to select TAPE TITLE, then press the dial.

(6) Turn the control dial to select the column of the desired character, then press the dial.

(7) Turn the control dial to select the desired character, then press the dial.

(8) Repeat steps 6 and 7 until you finish the label.

(9) Turn the control dial to select [SET], then press the dial.

3

MENU

2

4,5

1

C M S E T

C M S E A R C H

T I T L E E R A S E

T I T L E D S P L

T A P E T I T L E

E R A S E A L L

C M S E T

C M S E A R C H

T I T L E E R A S E

T I T L E D S P L

T A P E T I T L E

E R A S E A L L

– – – – – – – – – –

M E N U T A P E T I T L L

– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –

A B C D E 1 2 3 4 5

F G H I J 6 7 8 9 0

K L M N O ' , . / –

P Q R S T [ ]

U V W X Y [ S E T ]

Z & ? !

[ M E N U ] : E N D

6-8

9

M E N U T A P E T I T L L

M U S I C – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –

A B C D E 1 2 3 4 5

F G H I J 6 7 8 9 0

K L M N O ' , . / –

P Q R S T [ ]

U V W X Y [ S E T ]

Z & ? !

[ M E N U ] : E N D

M E N U T A P E T I T L L

– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –

A B C D E 1 2 3 4 5

F G H I J 6 7 8 9 0

K L M N O ' , . / –

P Q R S T [ ]

U V W X Y [ S E T ]

Z & ? !

[ M E N U ] : E N D

M E N U T A P E T I T L L

– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –

A B C D E 1 2 3 4 5

F G H I J 6 7 8 9 0

K L M N O ' , . / –

P Q R S T [ ]

U V W X Y [ S E T ]

Z & ? !

[ M E N U ] : E N D

M E N U T A P E T I T L L

– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –

A B C D E 1 2 3 4 5

F G H I J 6 7 8 9 0

K L M N O ' , . / –

P Q R S T [ ]

U V W X Y [ S E T ]

Z & ? !

[ M E N U ] : E N D

M E N U T A P E T I T L L

M – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –

A B C D E 1 2 3 4 5

F G H I J 6 7 8 9 0

K L M N O ' , . / –

P Q R S T [ ]

U V W X Y [ S E T ]

Z & ? !

[ M E N U ] : E N D

Labeling a cassette

To erase a character

In step 6 turn the control dial to select [ M ], then press the dial. The last character is erased.

To change the label you have made

Insert the cassette to change the label, and operate in the same way to make a new label.

If the mark appears in step 5

The cassette memory is full. If you erase the title in the cassette, you can label it.

If you have superimposed titles in the cassette

When the label is displayed, up to 4 titles also appear.

Note on “-----” indicator displayed on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder

The “-----” indicates the number of characters you can select for the label. When the “-----” indicator has fewer than 10 spaces, the cassette memory is full.

Note on the cassettes

If you use a cassette tape set to prevent accidental erasure, you cannot label it. Slide the protect tab so that the red portion is not visible.

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Watching on a TV screen

Connect the camcorder to your TV or VCR to watch the playback picture on the TV screen.

When monitoring the playback picture by connecting the camcorder to your TV, we recommend you to use house current (mains) for the power source.

Connecting directly to a TV or VCR with Audio/Video input jacks

Open the jack cover and connect the camcorder to the inputs on the TV by using the supplied A/V connecting cable. Set the TV/VCR selector on the TV to VCR.

Turn down the volume of the camcorder.

To get higher quality pictures in DVCAM format, connect the camcorder to your TV using the S video connecting cable (not supplied).

If you are going to connect the camcorder using the S video connecting cable (not supplied)

[a], you do not need to connect the yellow (video) plug of the A/V connecting cable [b].

(not supplied)

IN

S VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO

[a]

S VIDEO

[b]

AUDIO/VIDEO

Ç : Signal flow

If your VCR or TV is a monaural type

Connect only the white plug for audio on both the camcorder and the VCR or the TV. If you connect the white plug, the sound is L (left) signal. If you connect the red plug, the sound is

R (right) signal.

When you adjust the TV screen

Set COLOR BAR (COLOUR BAR) to ON in the menu system. The color bar is displayed on the TV screen.

Viewing the picture with the picture effect

You can play back recorded images with the picture effect. The available picture effects are

NEG. ART, SEPIA, B&W and SOLARIZE.

During playback, press PICTURE EFFECT.

See page 40 for details on the picture effect.

1

PICTURE

EFFECT

N E G . A R T

To return to normal mode

Press PICTURE EFFECT so that the indicator disappears.

If you turn the power off or stop playing back

The picture effect is automatically canceled.

The picture you apply picture effects to

The picture with the picture effect is not output through the DV IN/OUT jack.

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Viewing the picture with the digital effect

You can play back recorded images with the digital effect.

The available digital effects are STILL, FLASH, LUMI. and TRAIL.

(1) During playback, press DIGITAL EFFECT.

(2) Turn the control dial to select the desired digital effect mode.

(3) Press the control dial. The digital effect indicator lights up and the bars appear. The still picture is stored in memory in the STILL or LUMI. mode.

(4) Turn the control dial to adjust the effects.

See page 42 for details on the digital effect.

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DIGITAL

EFFECT

S T I L L

2,3

4

To return to normal mode

Press DIGITAL EFFECT so that the indicator disappears.

If you turn the power off or stop playing back

The digital effect is automatically canceled.

The picture you apply digital effects to

The picture with the digital effect is not output through the DV IN/OUT jack.

Searching the boundaries of recorded tape with date – date search

You can search for the boundaries of recorded tape with date – Date Search function. To search the beginning of the specific date and play back from the point, there are two ways:

• Using cassette memory, you can select the date displayed on the LCD screen.

• Without using cassette memory.

You can only operate with the Remote Commander.

Searching for the date by using cassette memory

You can use this function only when playing back a tape with cassette memory (p. 118).

(1) Set the POWER switch to VTR.

(2) Press MENU to display the menu.

(3) Turn the control dial to select CM SEARCH in , then press the dial.

(4) Turn the control dial to select ON, then press the dial.

(5) Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly, until the date search indicator appears.

(6) Press = or + to select the date for playback.

Playback starts from the beginning of the selected date automatically.

5

SEARCH

MODE

D A T E S E A R C H

3

4

1

2

5

6

S E P /

S E P /

J A N /

5 / 9 9

6 / 9 9

D E C / 2 4 / 9 9

1 / 0 0

F E B / 1 1 / 0 0

A P R / 2 9 / 0 0

1

2

MENU

3,4

6

D A T E S E A R C H

4

5

6

1

2

3

S E P / 5 / 9 9

S E P / 6 / 9 9

D E C / 2 4 / 9 9

J A N / 1 / 0 0

F E B / 1 1 / 0 0

A P R / 2 9 / 0 0

C M S E T

C M S E A R C H ON

T I T L E E R A S E O F F

T I T L E D S P L

T A P E T I T L E

E R A S E A L L

R E T U R N

[ M E N U ] : E N D

To stop searching

Press p.

(Illustration: DSR-PD100A)

Notes

• The interval of the boundaries between the dates needs more than two minutes. The camcorder may not search if the beginning of the recorded date is too close to the next one.

• The black cursor on the screen indicates the date that was selected previously.

• If a tape has a blank portion in the beginning or between recorded portions, the date search function will not work correctly.

• Up to 24 date data can be stored in a cassette with 16 K memory.

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Searching the boundaries of recorded tape with date – date search

Searching for the date without using cassette memory

If you use the tape without cassette memory, skip steps 3 and 4.

(1) Set the POWER switch to VTR.

(2) Press MENU to display the menu.

(3) Turn the control dial to select CM SEARCH in , then press the dial.

(4) Turn the control dial to select OFF, then press the dial.

(5) Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly, until the date search indicator appears.

(6) When the current position is [b], press = to search towards [a] or press + to search towards [c]. Each time you press

= or +, the camcorder searches for the previous or next date.

Playback starts automatically when date changed.

DSR-PD100A

JUL.4.1999

JUL.5.1999

DEC.31.1999

DSR-PD100AP

4.7.1999

[a] [b]

5.7.1999

[c]

31.12.1999

[a]

[b] [c]

5

SEARCH

MODE

D A T E S E A R C H

1

2

MENU

6

3,4

C M S E T

C M S E A R C H

T I T L E E R A S E

T I T L E D S P L

T A P E T I T L E

E R A S E A L L

R E T U R N

O N

[ M E N U ] : E N D

C M S E T

C M S E A R C H O N

T I T L E E R A S E O F F

T I T L E D S P L

T A P E T I T L E

E R A S E A L L

R E T U R N

[ M E N U ] : E N D

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To stop searching

Press p.

Searching the boundaries of recorded tape with title – title search

You can search for the boundaries of recorded tape with title – Title Search function. If you use a tape with cassette memory, you can select the title displayed on the LCD screen.

You can only operate with the Remote Commander.

Searching for the title by using cassette memory

You can use this function only when playing back a tape with cassette memory (p. 118).

(1) Set the POWER switch to VTR.

(2) Press MENU to display the menu.

(3) Turn the control dial to select CM SEARCH in , then press the dial.

(4) Turn the control dial to select ON, then press the dial.

(5) Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly, until the title search indicator appears.

(6) Press = or + to select the title for playback.

Playback starts from the scene of the selected title automatically.

5

SEARCH

MODE

T I T L E S E A R C H

1 S C E N E 1

2 S C E N E 2

3 S C E N E 3

4 S C E N E 4

5 S C E N E 5

6 S C E N E 6

1

2

MENU

3,4

6

T I T L E S E A R C H

3 S C E N E 3

4 S C E N E 4

5 S C E N E 5

6 S C E N E 6

7 S C E N E 7

8 S C E N E 8

C M S E T

C M S E A R C H O N

T I T L E E R A S E O F F

T I T L E D S P L

T A P E T I T L E

E R A S E A L L

R E T U R N

[ M E N U ] : E N D

To stop searching

Press p.

Notes

• You cannot superimpose or search a title, if you use a cassette tape without cassette memory.

• The camcorder may not search, if a tape has a blank portion in the between of the recorded portions.

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Searching for a photo – photo search/photo scan

You can search for the recorded still picture – Photo Search function. There are two modes in

Photo Search:

•Using cassette memory, you can select the recorded date which is displayed on the LCD screen.

•Without using cassette memory.

You can also search for still pictures one after another and display each picture for five seconds automatically – Photo Scan function. Even if your tape has no cassette memory, you can use the Photo Scan function.

You can only operate with the Remote Commander.

Searching for a photo by using cassette memory – photo search

You can use this function only when playing back a tape with cassette memory (p. 118).

(1) Set the POWER switch to VTR.

(2) Press MENU to display the menu.

(3) Turn the control dial to select CM SEARCH in , then press the dial.

(4) Turn the control dial to select ON, then press the dial.

(5) Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly, until the photo search indicator appears.

(6) Press = or + to select the date for playback.

Playback starts from the photo of the selected date automatically.

5

SEARCH

MODE

P H O T O S E A R C H

3

4

1

2

5

6

S E P /

S E P /

J A N /

5 / 9 9

6 / 9 9

D E C / 2 4 / 9 9

1 / 0 0

F E B / 1 1 / 0 0

A P R / 2 9 / 0 0

5 : 3 0 P M

8 : 5 0 A M

1 0 : 3 0 A M

1 1 : 2 5 P M

4 : 1 1 P M

1 : 4 5 P M

1

2

MENU

6

P H O T O S E A R C H

3

4

1

2

5

6

S E P /

S E P /

J A N /

5 / 9 9

6 / 9 9

D E C / 2 4 / 9 9

1 / 0 0

F E B / 1 1 / 0 0

A P R / 2 9 / 0 0

5 : 3 0 P M

8 : 5 0 A M

1 0 : 3 0 A M

1 1 : 2 5 P M

4 : 1 1 P M

1 : 4 5 P M

3,4

C M S E T

C M S E A R C H ON

T I T L E E R A S E O F F

T I T L E D S P L

T A P E T I T L E

E R A S E A L L

R E T U R N

[ M E N U ] : E N D

(Illustration: DSR-PD100A)

Searching for a photo – photo search/photo scan

To stop searching

Press p.

Note

When you play back a tape which has a blank portion in the between of the recorded portions, the photo search function may not work correctly.

Searching for a photo without using cassette memory – photo search

If you use a tape without cassette memory, skip the steps 3 and 4.

(1) Set the POWER switch to VTR.

(2) Press MENU to display the menu.

(3) Turn the control dial to select CM SEARCH in

, then press the dial.

(4) Turn the control dial to select OFF, then press the dial.

(5) Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly, until the photo search indicator appears.

(6) Press = or + to select the photo for playback. Each time you press = or

+, the camcorder searches for the previous or next scene.

Playback starts from the photo automatically.

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SEARCH

MODE

P H O T O S E A R C H

1

2

MENU

3,4

6

C M S E T

C M S E A R C H

T I T L E E R A S E

T I T L E D S P L

T A P E T I T L E

E R A S E A L L

R E T U R N

O N

O F F

[ M E N U ] : E N D

To stop searching

Press p.

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Searching for a photo – photo search/photo scan

Scanning photo – photo scan

You can use this function whether the tape has cassette memory or not.

(1) Set the POWER switch to VTR.

(2) Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly until the photo scan indicator displayed on the LCD screen.

(3) Press = or +.

Each photo is displayed for about 5 seconds automatically.

2

SEARCH

MODE

1

P H O T O 0 0

S C A N

3

To stop scanning

Press p.

Displaying recording data – data code function

You can display recording data (date/time or various settings when recorded) on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder during playback (Data Code). The Data Code is also displayed on the TV.

Press DATA CODE during playback.

DATA CODE

O C T 2 6 1 9 9 9

1 2 : 0 5 : 5 6 A M

(DSR-PD100A)

F 1 1

A U T O

6 0 A W B

0 dB

2 6 1 0 1 9 9 9

1 2 : 0 5 : 5 6

(DSR-PD100AP)

F 1 1

A U T O

6 0 A W B

0 dB

To select the items to be displayed

Set DATA CODE in the menu system, and select the following items:

When DATE/CAM is selected: date n various settings (SteadyShot OFF, PROGRAM AE, shutter speed, white balance, aperture value, gain) n no indicator.

When DATE is selected: date n no indicator.

When you record a picture with adjusting the exposure to the darkest manually

“CLOSE” appears at the position of the iris indicator on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder.

When bars (-- -- --) appear

• A blank portion of the tape is being played back.

• The tape was recorded by a camcorder without having date and time set.

• The tape is unreadable due to tape damage or noise.

Note

The pictures taken with the memory card slot is not recorded with the camera data.

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Editing onto another tape

You can create your own video program by editing with any other

DV,

DVCAM,

mini DV, h 8 mm, H Hi8, j VHS, k S-VHS,  VHSC, K S-VHSC, l Betamax or ¬ ED Betamax VCR that has audio/video inputs. You can edit with little deterioration of picture and sound quality when using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable).

Before editing

Connect the camcorder to the VCR using the supplied A/V connecting cable or the VMC-

IL4415/IL4435/2DV/4DV i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable).

Using the A/V connecting cable [a] or S video connecting cable

(not supplied) [b]

Set the input selector on the VCR to LINE.

TV

(not supplied)

S VIDEO IN

[b]

S VIDEO

AUDIO/VIDEO

VIDEO IN

[a]

VCR

AUDIO IN

:

Signal flow

Notes on editing when using the A/V connecting cable

•Press DATA CODE, SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander, or DISPLAY to turn off the display indicators. Otherwise, the indicators will be recorded on the tape.

•If your TV or VCR is a monaural type, connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable for video to the TV or VCR. Connect only the white or red plug for audio to the TV or

VCR. If you connect the white plug, the sound is L (left) signal. If you connect the red plug, the sound is R (right) signal.

•You can edit precisely by connecting a LANC cable to this camcorder and other video equipment having fine synchro-editing function, using this camcorder as a player.

Editing onto another tape

Using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable)

Simply connect the VMC-IL4415/IL4435/2DV/4DV i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) to

DV IN/OUT and to DV IN/OUT of the DV products. With digital-to-digital connection, video and audio signals are transmitted in digital form for high-quality editing.

DV S VIDEO LANC

DV IN/OUT

DV IN/OUT

ç

: Signal flow

Notes on editing when using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable)

•You can connect one VCR only.

•You can record picture, sound and system data at the same time on the DV products by using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) only.

•You cannot edit the titles, display indicator or the contents of cassette memory.

•If you record playback pause picture with the DV IN/OUT jack, the recorded picture becomes rough. And when you play back the picture using the other video equipment, the picture may jitter.

•You can also use the camcorder as a recorder with this connection. In this case “DV IN” indicator appears on the screen.

•When you use the camcorder as a recorder, the color balance may be incorrect on the monitor screen. But this is not recorded on the tape.

To perform a more precise editing

Use DV synchro-editing function (see page 84).

Starting editing

(1) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to record over) into the VCR, and insert your recorded tape into the camcorder.

(2) Play back the recorded tape on the camcorder until you locate the point where you want to start editing, then press P to set the camcorder in playback pause mode.

(3) On the VCR, locate the recording start point and set the VCR in recording pause mode.

(4) Press P on the camcorder and VCR simultaneously to start editing.

To edit more scenes

Repeat steps 2 to 4.

To stop editing

Press π on both the camcorder and the VCR.

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Editing partially on a mini DVCAM tape – DV synchro-editing

By simply selecting the scenes to edit, you can duplicate the desired portion on a tape, using other equipment connected with an i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable). The scenes can be selected by frame. Since the camcorder exchanges digital signals, you can edit with little audio and video deterioration.

You cannot duplicate titles, display indicators or the contents of cassette memory.

The connection is the same as on page 83.

(1) Insert a recorded tape into the camcorder and insert a blank tape into the DVCAM product.

(2) Set the POWER switch of the camcorder to VTR.

(3) Set the input selector to DV input on the DVCAM product. If the DVCAM product is another DVCAM camcorder, set its POWER switch to VTR.

(4) Press MENU to display the menu.

(5) Turn the control dial to select

, then press the dial.

(6) Turn the control dial to select DV EDITING, then press the dial.

(7) Using the tape transport buttons, locate the point where you want to start editing, then press P to set the camcorder in playback pause mode.

(8) Press the control dial or MARK on the Remote Commander to set DV EDITING

IN.

(9) Using the tape transport buttons, locate the point where you want to end editing, then press P to set the camcorder in playback pause mode.

(10) Press the control dial or MARK on the Remote Commander to set DV EDITING

OUT. The editing process starts. When the process ends, the camcorder and the

DVCAM product automatically set to pause mode.

7,9

STOP

REW

PAUSE

PLAY

REC

FF

1

2

4

MENU

7,9

5,6

O T H E R S

B E E P

C O M M A N D E R

D I S P L A Y

D V E D I T I N G

O T H E R S

B E E P

C O M M A N D E R

D I S P L A Y

D V E D I T I N G R E A D Y

R E T U R N

[ M E N U ] : E N D [ M E N U ] : E N D

8,10

D V

I N

E D I T I N G

O U T

0 : 2 3 : 1 2 : 0 1 D V E D I T I N G

I N O U T

0 : 2 3 : 1 2 : 0 1

[ M A R K ] : E X E C

D V I N

[ M E N U ] : E N D [ M A R K ] : E X E C [ M E N U ] : E N D

Editing partially on a mini DVCAM tape – DV synchro-editing

Notes

•If you use other than Sony DVCAM equipment, you cannot perform DV synchro-editing.

•You cannot set DV EDITING IN or OUT on a blank portion of the tape.

Errors in duplicating

If you connect this camcorder to Sony equipment with DV jack, the range of errors is within

+/– 5 frames. The range may become wider in the following conditions.

•The interval between DV EDITING IN and OUT is less than five seconds.

•DV EDITING IN is set at the beginning of the tape.

•DV synchro-editing is performed repeatedly.

If you do not make connections with i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable)

The screen shows NOT READY, and you cannot select DV EDITING.

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Recording from a VCR or TV

You can record a tape from another VCR or a TV program from a TV that has audio/video outputs. Connect the camcorder to the VCR or TV. Recording quality by analog input, however, is not satisfying for professional use.

You can record only from a PAL system-based TV when you use this function (DSR-

PD100AP only).

(1) Set the POWER switch to VTR and set DISPLAY to LCD in the menu system.

(2) Press r REC and the button on the right together at the point where you want to start recording.

In recording and the recording pause mode, S VIDEO and AUDIO/VIDEO jacks automatically work as input jacks.

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REC

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: Signal flow

OUT

S VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO

(not supplied)

S VIDEO

OUT

S VIDEO

[a]

[b]

AUDIO/VIDEO OUT

AUDIO/VIDEO

If your TV or VCR is a monaural type, connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable for video to the TV or VCR. Connect only the white or red plug for audio to the TV or VCR.

If you connect the white plug, the sound is L (left) signal. If you connect the red plug, the sound is R (right) signal.

If you are going to connect the camcorder using the S video cable (not supplied) [a], you do not need to connect the yellow (video) plug of the A/V connecting cable [b] .

Notes

• If the S video plug is not provided on your TV or VCR, do not connect the S video cable

(not supplied) to the camcorder. Pictures will not appear.

• The dual sound cannot be recorded in this camcorder.

• If you fast-forward or slow-playback on the other equipment, the image being recorded may turn black and white. When recording from other equipment, be sure to play back the original tape at normal speed.

To stop recording

Press π.

Audio dubbing

You can record an audio sound to add to the original sound on a tape by connecting audio equipment or a microphone. If you connect the audio equipment, you can add sound to your recorded tape by specifying the starting and ending points. The original sound will not be erased.

You can only operate with the Remote Commander.

Connecting the microphone with the MIC jack

MIC

(PLUG IN

POWER)

Ç

: Signal flow

Microphone (not supplied)

Note

You can check the recorded picture and sound by connecting the AUDIO/VIDEO jack to a

TV.

The recorded sound is not output from a speaker. Check the sound by using the TV or headphones.

Connecting the microphone with the intelligent accessory shoe using the XLR adaptor

Connection is the same as shown in page 63.

Microphone (not supplied)

XLR adaptor

Note

You can check the recorded picture and sound by connecting the AUDIO/VIDEO jack to a

TV.

The recorded sound is not output from a speaker. Check the sound by using the TV or headphones.

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Audio dubbing

Dubbing with the AUDIO/VIDEO jack

Audio equipment

Ç

AUDIO/

VIDEO

: Signal flow

A/V connecting cable

AUDIO L

LINE OUT

L R

AUDIO R

Do not connect the video (yellow) plug.

Note

The picture is not output from the AUDIO/VIDEO jack. Check the recorded picture on the

LCD screen or in the viewfinder, as well as check the recorded sound by using a speaker or headphones.

Dubbing with the built-in microphones

No connection is necessary.

Adding an audio sound on a recorded tape

(1) Insert your recorded tape into the camcorder.

(2) Set the POWER switch to VTR.

(3) On the camcorder, locate the point where the recording should begin by pressing 0 or

) . Then press P to set it to playback pause mode.

(4) Press AUDIO DUB on the Remote Commander .

(5) Press P on the Remote Commander and at the same time start playing back the audio you want to record.

(6) Press p on the Remote Commander at the point where you want to stop recording.

Audio dubbing

To play back the new recorded sound

Adjust the balance between the original sound (ST1) and the new sound (ST2) by selecting

AUDIO MIX in the menu system.

V T R S E T

H i F i S O U N D

A U D I O M I X

R E T U R N ST1 ST2

[ M E N U ] : E N D

(Illustration: DSR-PD100A)

Five minutes after when you disconnect the power source or remove the battery pack, the setting of AUDIO MIX returns to the original sound (ST1) only. The factory setting is original sound only.

If you make all the connections

The audio input to be recorded will take precedence over others in the following order.

• MIC (PLUG IN POWER) jack

• Intelligent accessory shoe

• AUDIO/VIDEO jack

• Built-in microphone

If an i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) is connected to this unit

You cannot add a sound to a recorded tape.

If you disconnect or connect a cable to the camcorder during recording

The recording may stop.

Notes on audio dubbing

• A new sound cannot be recorded on a tape already recorded in the FS48K (16-bit) mode (32 kHz, 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz).

• When an external microphone is not connected, the recording will be made through the built-in microphone of the camcorder.

• If you add a new sound on a tape recorded with another camcorder (including DSR-

PD100A/PD100AP), the sound quality may become worse.

• You cannot add audio with the DV IN/OUT jack.

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Memory card slot operations

Using the memory card slot – introduction

This camcorder is equipped with a memory card slot that conforms to ATA specification of

PC Card standard.

You can record still images to “Memory Stick”s using the supplied PC card adaptor or to PC cards (not supplied). You can exchange image data with other equipment such as personal computers etc., using “Memory Stick”s or PC cards.

Image

Record the still image on “Memory

Stick” with the PC card adaptor. Play back the picture with your PC.

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About “Memory Stick” and PC card adaptor

The “Memory Stick” is a brand new type of recording medium that records images and sounds as digital data and operates just like a PC card.

“Memory Stick” and are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

Precautions

[a]

[b]

•Do not touch the terminal of the “Memory Stick” [a] by your hand or a metal object.

•Do not attach any other material than the supplied label on the label space of the “Memory

Stick” [b].

•Keep dust or extraneous matter out of the connector and “Memory Stick” slot of the PC card adaptor.

•Do not strike, bend, or drop the “Memory Stick” or PC card adaptor.

•Do not disassemble or convert the “Memory Stick” or PC card adaptor.

•Do not wet the “Memory Stick” or PC card adaptor.

•Do not use or store the “Memory Stick” or PC card adaptor in the following areas:

– Hot locations such as the inside of a car or the outdoors under hot weather.

– Locations exposed to direct sunlight.

– Humid or corrosive locations.

•Carry or store the “Memory Stick” or PC card adaptor in its supplied case.

For proper operation

•Setting the write-protect switch to “LOCK” disables you to record or delete data.

•We recommend that you make a backup copy of important data.

•Do not remove the “Memory Stick” while reading or writing data.

•Recorded data may be lost or damaged in the following situations:

– When you remove the “Memory Stick” or PC card adaptor or turn off the camcorder while reading or writing data.

– When you use the “Memory Stick” or PC card adaptor in the locations subject to static electricity or electrical noise.

Using the memory card slot – introduction

Data file names of image

Example: MVC00001.jpg

On file format (JPEG)

This unit compresses image data in JPEG format (extension .jpg) and simultaneously records thumbnail data for the index screen. The index screen data is varies only on this unit.

The types of PC cards you can use

Use TYPE II PC cards that conform to ATA specification of PC card standard. Format the PC card with this camcorder before use. Once you format the PC card, you can store data of up to 64 MB in it.

Compatible PC cards

HITACHI

HB286008A3, HB286015A3, HB286030A3, HB286045A3, HB286060A3

Be sure to refer to the instruction manual supplied with the PC card.

About the power source

When you use the memory card slot, getting the power from a wall outlet is recommended, using the AC power adaptor.

About the remaining battery indicator

This camcorder displays remaining recording/playback time on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. This function may not work properly in certain operating conditions. Especially when using the memory card slot, the correct remaining time may not be indicated due to increased power consumption. This is not a malfunction.

Power supply

When using a video light (not supplied) or similar equipment connected to the intelligent accessory shoe of the camcorder, recording an image to a “Memory Stick” or PC card may result in a temporary power shortage in the accessory shoe, causing the video light to go out.

This does not affect other functions.

When using a battery case

When using a battery case (not supplied) such as the EBP-L7, you cannot perform operations that require the PC card adaptor. The screen displays “FOR “InfoLITHIUM” BATTERY

ONLY.”

Note on image data compatibility

Image data files recorded on “Memory Stick”s by your camcorder do not conform with the

Design Rules for Camera File Systems universal standard established by the JEIDA (Japan

Electronic Industry Development Association).

You cannot play back on your camcorder still images recorded on other equipment that conform with this universal standard.

CAUTION

Do not insert your finger or an object into the memory card slot.

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Using the memory card slot – introduction

Inserting a “Memory Stick” into PC card adaptor

Insert a “Memory Stick” with its connector side facing down.

Before inserting, check that the write protect switch is not set to LOCK position for recording a still picture.

PC card adaptor

Eject button

“Memory Stick”

To eject the “Memory Stick”

Press the eject button.

Inserting the PC card adaptor or PC card

With the upper side of the connector facing the LCD panel, insert the PC card adaptor or PC card until it clicks.

Access lamp

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To eject the PC card adaptor or PC card

Slide the MEMORY RELEASE lever in the direction of the arrow as illustrated below.

MEMORY RELEASE

When the access lamp is flashing

Never shake or strike the unit. Do not turn the power off , eject a PC card adaptor/PC card or remove the battery pack. Otherwise, the image data breakdown may occur.

Using the memory card slot – introduction

When the PC card adaptor or PC card does not come out

Remove the battery before ejecting the PC card adaptor/PC card.

Connecting the PC card/parallel port adaptor (not supplied) with your computer

To display images recorded on the “Memory Stick” or PC card on the computer monitor, connect the PC card/parallel port adaptor with your computer.

Turn off your computer, and then connect the PC card/parallel port adaptor (not supplied) with your computer as illustrated below.

Install the MSAC-PR1 device driver into your computer from CD-ROM supplied with the

MSAC-PR1. For details, refer to “READ ME” on the CD-ROM.

Computer

Printer cable to D-sub

25-pin connector to keyboard connector

Keyboard

Power/access lamp DC jack

Adaptor connector

To eject the PC card/PC card adaptor

Press the eject button.

Notes on the connection

• Select the one from the two DIN connectors that matches the keyboard connector of the computer, and use this connector to connect the computer.

• When connecting the PC card/parallel port adaptor (not supplied) and the keyboard, make sure sizes of the DIN connector of the keyboard and power cord match, then use the adaptor connector to connect.

• For notebook computers, there is no need to connect the keyboard.

Note on the power/access lamp

Do not insert/remove the PC card adaptor or “Memory Stick” when the power/access lamp is flashing; otherwise data on the “Memory Stick” or PC card may become damaged.

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Using the memory card slot – introduction

Selecting the image quality mode

You can select one of three image quality modes in still picture recording. If you do not make any selection, the unit automatically records in SUPER FINE mode.

(1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the lock knob is set to the right

(unlock) position.

(2) Press MENU to display the menu.

(3) Turn the control dial to select

, then press the dial.

(4) Turn the control dial to select QUALITY, then press the dial.

(5) Turn the control dial to select desired image quality, then press the dial.

(6) Press MENU to erase the menu display.

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M E M O R Y S E T

C O N T I N U O U S

Q U A L I T Y

P R O T E C T

S L I D E S H OW

D E L E T E A L L

F O R M A T

[ M E N U ] : E N D

1

4

M E M O R Y S E T

C O N T I N U O U S

Q U A L I T Y

P R O T E C T

S L I D E S H OW

D E L E T E A L L

F O R M A T

R E T U R N

S U P E R F I N E

[ M E N U ] : E N D

5

2,6

MENU

M E M O R Y S E T

C O N T I N U O U S

Q U A L I T Y

P R O T E C T

S T A N D A R D

F I N E

S L I D E S H OW S U P E R F I N E

D E L E T E A L L

F O R M A T

R E T U R N

[ M E N U ] : E N D

Setting image quality

Setting Meaning

SUPER FINE (SFN) This is the highest image quality in this camcorder. The number of still images you can record is less than FINE. The image is compressed to about 1/4.

FINE (FIN) Use this mode when you want to record high quality images. The image is compressed to about 1/6.

STANDARD (STD) This is the standard image quality. The image is compressed to about

1/10.

Using the memory card slot – introduction

The difference in image quality mode

A recorded image is compressed in JPEG format before stored into memory. The memory capacity allotted to each image varies depending on the selected quality mode. Details are shown in the table below. (The number of pixel is 640 x 480, regardless of image quality mode. Data volume before compression is about 600 KB.)

Image quality mode Memory capacity

SUPER FINE

FINE

STANDARD

About 150 KB

About 100 KB

About 60 KB

Approximate numbers of images you can record on a “Memory Stick”

The number of images you can record is different depending on which image quality mode you select and the complexity of the subject.

Memory Stick

4 MB

8 MB

16 MB

32 MB

64 MB

SUPER FINE (SFN)

About 20 images

About 41 images

About 82 images

About 164 images

About 328 images

FINE (FIN)

About 39 images

About 78 images

About 157 images

About 315 images

About 631 images

STANDARD (STD)

About 65 images

About 131 images

About 262 images

About 527 images

About 1052 images

Note

In some cases, changing image quality mode may not affect the image quality, depending on the types of images you are shooting.

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Using the memory card slot – introduction

Formatting (initializing) a “Memory Stick” or a PC card

(1) When you format a “Memory Stick,” insert a PC card adaptor (with a “Memory

Stick” inside) into the memory card slot. When you format a PC card, insert the card into the memory card slot.

(2) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the lock knob is set to the right

(unlock) position.

(3) Press MENU to display the menu.

(4) Turn the control dial to select , then press the dial.

(5) Turn the control dial to select FORMAT, then press the dial.

(6) Turn the control dial again to select OK, then press the dial. The display shows

“EXECUTE.”

(7) Press the control dial. The display shows “FORMATTING,” and formatting procedure begins. When formatting is finished, the display shows “COMPLETE.”

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1

2

3

MENU

4

5

6

7

M E M O R Y S E T

C O N T I N U O U S O F F

Q U A L I T Y

P R O T E C T

S L I D E S H OW

D E L E T E A L L

F O R M A T

R E T U R N

[ M E N U ] : E N D

M E M O R Y S E T

C O N T I N U O U S

Q U A L I T Y

P R O T E C T

S L I D E S H OW

D E L E T E A L L

F O R M A T

R E T U R N

R E T U R N

O K

[ M E N U ] : E N D

M E M O R Y S E T

C O N T I N U O U S

Q U A L I T Y

P R O T E C T

S L I D E S H OW

D E L E T E A L L

F O R M A T

R E T U R N

F O R M A T T I N G

[ M E N U ] : E N D

M E M O R Y S E T

C O N T I N U O U S

Q U A L I T Y

P R O T E C T

S L I D E S H OW

D E L E T E A L L

F O R M A T

[ M E N U ] : E N D

M E M O R Y S E T

C O N T I N U O U S

Q U A L I T Y

P R O T E C T

S L I D E S H OW

D E L E T E A L L

F O R M A T

R E T U R N

R E A D Y

[ M E N U ] : E N D

M E M O R Y S E T

C O N T I N U O U S

Q U A L I T Y

P R O T E C T

S L I D E S H OW

D E L E T E A L L

F O R M A T

R E T U R N

C O M P L E T E

[ M E N U ] : E N D

M E M O R Y S E T

C O N T I N U O U S

Q U A L I T Y

P R O T E C T

S L I D E S H OW

D E L E T E A L L

F O R M A T

R E T U R N

E X E C U T E

[ M E N U ] : E N D

Using the memory card slot – introduction

Notes on formatting

• Formatting erases all information on the “Memory Stick” or PC card, including the protected image data. Check the contents of the “Memory Stick” or PC card before formatting.

• Be sure that the battery is fully charged when formatting a “Memory Stick” or PC card.

Formatting takes about three minutes maximum.

• Do not turn the POWER switch or press any button while the display shows

“FORMATTING.”

• “Memory Stick”s are formatted in the FAT-format for “Memory Stick” equipment that is compatible with DCF standards. This camcorder is not compatible with DCF standards.

Format “Memory Stick”s with this camcorder before using. “Memory Stick”s can be used as an external memory device of personal computers in the default format*. However, if you format “Memory Stick”s with your personal computer, check the following:

– “Memory Stick”s formatted by Windows OS computers do not have a guaranteed compatibility with this camcorder. If you intend to use them with this camcorder, format them again using this camcorder.

– “Memory Stick”s formatted by Macintosh computers may not be used with this camcorder. Be sure not to format them by Macintosh computers. (e.g., Mac OS format,

ProDOS format or DOS format)

* Adaptor equipment, such as the MSAC-PC2, is required.

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Recording an image from a mini DVCAM tape as a still image

This camcorder can read moving picture data recorded on a mini DVCAM tape and record it as a still image on a “Memory Stick” or a PC card. The unit can also take in moving picture data through the input connector and record it as a still image on a “Memory Stick” or a PC card.

Before operation

•Insert a recorded mini DVCAM tape.

•Insert the PC card adaptor (with a “Memory Stick” inside) or a PC card into the unit.

(1) Set the POWER switch to VTR.

(2) Press ·. The picture recorded on the mini DVCAM tape is played back.

(3) Keep pressing PHOTO lightly until a picture from the mini DVCAM tape freezes.

“CAPTURE” appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. Recording does not start yet.

(4) Press PHOTO deeper. The image displayed on the screen will be recorded on a

“Memory Stick” or a PC card. The recording is complete when the bar scroll indicator disappears.

2

REW PLAY FF

1

3

PHOTO

C A P T U R E

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PHOTO

When the access lamp is flashing

Never shake or strike the unit. As well do not turn the power off, eject a PC card adaptor/PC card or remove the battery pack. Otherwise, the image data breakdown may occur.

Recording an image from a mini DVCAM tape as a still image

Recording a still image from a mini DVCAM tape right after turning on the power

Saving the data may take a little more time than usual. This is not a malfunction.

Sound recorded on a mini DVCAM tape

You cannot record the audio from a mini DVCAM tape.

About titles recorded on the mini DVCAM tape

You cannot record titles. The title is not displayed during recording.

Recording a still image from other equipment

When recording the image through the DV IN/OUT jack

i.LINK cable

(DV connecting cable)

When recording the image through the AUDIO/VIDEO jack

You can record only from a PAL system-based TV when you use this function (DSR-

PD100AP only).

OUT

S VIDEO

VIDEO

S video connecting cable

(not supplied)

A/V connecting cable

(1) Set the POWER switch to VTR and set DISPLAY to LCD in the menu system.

(2) Play back the recorded tape, or turn the TV on to see the desired program.

(3) Follow the steps 3 and 4 on page 98.

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Copying still images from a mini DVCAM tape – photo save

Using the search function, you can automatically take in only the still images from mini

DVCAM tapes and record them on a “Memory Stick” or a PC card in sequence.

Before operation

•Insert a recorded mini DVCAM tape and rewind the tape.

•Insert the PC card adaptor (with a “Memory Stick” inside) or a PC card to the unit.

(1) Set the POWER switch to VTR.

(2) Press MENU to display the menu.

(3) Turn the control dial to select

, then press the dial.

(4) Turn the control dial to select PHOTO SAVE, then press the dial. “PHOTO

BUTTON” appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder.

(5) Press PHOTO deeper. The still image from the mini DVCAM tape is recorded on a

“Memory Stick” or PC card. The number of still images copied is displayed. “END” is displayed when copying is completed.

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M E M O R Y S E T

Q U A L I T Y

P R O T E C T

P H O T O S A V E R E A D Y

R E T U R N

[ M E N U ] : E N D

P H O T O S A V E 0 : 0 0 : 0 0 : 0 0

4 / 1 5

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P H O T O

B U T T O N

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To cancel copying

Press MENU to stop copying.

When the memory of the “Memory Stick” or PC card is full

“MEMORY FULL” appears on the screen, and the copying stops. Insert another “Memory

Stick” or PC card and repeat the procedure from step 1.

Copying still images from a mini DVCAM tape – photo save

When the access lamp is flashing

Never shake or strike the unit. As well do not turn the power off, eject a PC card adaptor/PC card or remove the battery pack. Otherwise, the image data breakdown may occur.

To record all the images recorded on the mini DVCAM tape

Rewind the tape all the way and start copying.

When you change “Memory Stick”s in the middle of copying

The unit resumes copying from the last image recorded on the previous “Memory Stick.”

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Recording still images on “Memory Stick”s or PC cards – memory photo recording

You can record still images with all the pixels (progressive) on a “Memory Stick” or an optional PC card.

Before operation

Insert the PC card adaptor (with a “Memory Stick” inside) or a PC card to the unit.

(1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the lock knob is set to the right (unlock) position.

(2) Keep pressing PHOTO lightly. A picture freezes and “CAPTURE” appears on the

LCD screen or in the viewfinder. Recording does not start yet.

(3) Press PHOTO deeper. The image displayed on the screen will be recorded on a

“Memory Stick” or PC card. The recording is complete when the bar scroll indicator disappears.

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When the POWER switch is set to MEMORY

The following functions do not work: digital zoom (more than 12x), wide TV mode, digital effect, picture effect, title.

When you are recording a still image

You can neither turn off the power nor press PHOTO.

When you press the PHOTO button on the Remote Commander

The camcorder immediately records the image that is on the screen when you press the button.

When using a video light (not supplied) or similar equipment mounted on the intelligent accessory shoe

Recording an image on a “Memory Stick” or PC card may result in a temporary power shortage in the accessory shoe, causing the video light to go out. This is not a malfunction.

Recording still images on “Memory Stick”s or PC cards

– memory photo recording

Recording images continuously

You can shoot continuously by selecting one of two modes described below.

Continuous mode [a]

You can record from 2 to 4 pictures continuously.

Multi screen mode [b]

You can record 9 still pictures continuously on a single page.

[a]

[b]

Note on the video flash light

You cannot use the video flash light (not supplied) during continuous or multi screen mode.

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Recording still images on “Memory Stick”s or PC cards

– memory photo recording

(1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the lock knob is set to the right

(unlock) position.

(2) Press MENU to display the menu.

(3) Turn the control dial to select

, then press the dial.

(4) Turn the control dial to select CONTINUOUS, then press the dial.

(5) Turn the control dial to select the desired setting, then press the dial.

(6) Press MENU to erase the menu display.

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MENU

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5

M E M O R Y S E T

C O N T I N U O U S O F F

Q U A L I T Y

P R O T E C T

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F O R M A T

R E T U R N

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C O N T I N U O U S

Q U A L I T Y

P R O T E C T

S L I D E S H OW

D E L E T E A L L

F O R M A T

[ M E N U ] : E N D

M E M O R Y S E T

C O N T I N U O U S O N

Q U A L I T Y

P R O T E C T

S L I D E S H OW

D E L E T E A L L

F O R M A T

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M E M O R Y S E T

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Q U A L I T Y

P R O T E C T

S L I D E S H OW

O N

M U L T I

D E L E T E A L L

F O R M A T

R E T U R N

S C R N

[ M E N U ] : E N D

Settings of continuous shooting

Setting Meaning (indicator on the screen)

OFF

ON

MULTI SCRN

The unit shoots one image at a time. (no indicator)

The unit shoots 2 to 4 still images at about 0.8 sec intervals. ( )

The unit shoots 9 still images at about 0.3 sec intervals and displays the images on a single page divided into 9 boxes. ( )

The number of images in continuous shooting

The number of images you can shoot continuously varies depending on the image quality mode.

SUPER FINE: 2 images

FINE: 3 images

STANDARD: 4 images

Viewing a still picture – memory photo playback

You can play back still images recorded on a “Memory Stick” or PC card. You can also play back 6 images at a time by selecting the index screen.

Before operation

Insert the PC card adaptor (with a “Memory Stick” inside) or a PC card to the unit.

(1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the lock knob is set to the right

(unlock) position.

(2) While pressing OPEN, open the LCD panel.

(3) Press MEMORY PLAY. The last recorded image is displayed.

(4) Press MEMORY +/– to select the desired still image. To see the previous image, press MEMORY –. To see the next image, press MEMORY +.

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3

PLAY

4

To stop memory photo playback

Press MEMORY PLAY again. Otherwise, the image through the lens will not appear on the screen.

To play back recorded images on a TV screen

• Connect this camcorder to the TV with the supplied A/V connecting cable before operation.

• When operating memory photo playback on a TV or the LCD screen, the image quality may appear to have deteriorated. This is not a malfunction. The image data is as good as ever.

• Turn the audio volume of the TV down before operation, or there may be noise (howling) coming from the TV speakers.

Image data modified with personal computers or shot with other equipment

You may not be able to play them back with this camcorder.

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Viewing a still picture – memory photo playback

Screen indicators during still image playback

M V C 0 0 0 0 6

S F N

Image quality mode

6 / 1 0 0

M E M O R Y P L A Y

Image number/The total numbers of images already recorded

Protect indicator

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Data file name

Playing back 6 recorded images at a time (index screen)

You can play back 6 recorded images at a time. This function is especially useful when searching for a particular image.

MEMORY

PLAY INDEX DELETE

PICTURE

EFFECT

DIGITAL

EFFECT TITLE MENU

MEMORY INDEX

Press MEMORY INDEX.

A red ” mark appears above the image that is displayed before changing to index screen mode.

1 2 3

4 5 6

” mark

M V C 0 0 0 0 6 6 / 1 0 0

•To display the following 6 images, keep pressing MEMORY +.

•To display the previous 6 images, keep pressing MEMORY –.

To return to the normal playback screen (single screen)

Press MEMORY +/– to move the ” mark to the image you want to display on full screen, then press MEMORY PLAY.

Viewing a still picture – memory photo playback

Note

When displaying the index screen, the number appears above each image. This indicates the recording order on the “Memory Stick” or PC card. These numbers are different from the data file names.

The image quality mode indicator

The indicator may show a different mode in which you recorded. This is not a malfunction.

The indicator shows the volume of the data file. For instance, if the volume of SFN image is small enough, it may be displayed as FIN or STD.

Image data modified with personal computers or shot with other equipment

Those image data cannot be displayed on the index screen.

Viewing the recorded images using a personal computer

The image data recorded with this camcorder is compressed in the JPEG format. If your personal computer has an application software that allows you to see JPEG images, you can see images recorded on a “Memory Stick” or PC card on a computer screen. For detailed instructions on operation, refer to the operating instruction supplied with the application software.

Examples of recommended OS/application software

OS

• Windows 95

• Windows NT3.51 or newer versions, etc.

Application

• Microsoft Internet Explorer, etc.

Notes

• For Macintosh, you can use the images recorded with this camcorder using the PC

Exchange with Mac OS system 7.5 or higher. A viewing application for Macintosh is also necessary for viewing images.

• When you see images recorded with the camcorder on a personal computer, the display may show lines on the edge of the screen, depending on the status of video input signals at the moment. This is not a malfunction.

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Preventing accidental erasure – PROTECT

To prevent accidental erasure of important images, you can protect selected images.

Before operation

Insert the PC card adaptor (with a “Memory Stick” inside) or a PC card to the unit.

(1) Display the image you want to protect.

(2) Press MENU to display the menu.

(3) Turn the control dial to select , then press the dial.

(4) Turn the control dial to select PROTECT, then press the dial.

(5) Turn the control dial to select ON, then press the dial.

(6) Press MENU to erase the menu. The “ H“ mark is displayed beside the data file name of the protected image.

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3

4

5

M E M O R Y S E T

C O N T I N U O U S

Q U A L I T Y

P R O T E C T

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F O R M A T

R E T U R N

O F F

[ M E N U ] : E N D

M E M O R Y S E T

C O N T I N U O U S

Q U A L I T Y

P R O T E C T

S L I D E S H OW

D E L E T E A L L

F O R M A T

[ M E N U ] : E N D

M E M O R Y S E T

C O N T I N U O U S

Q U A L I T Y

P R O T E C T

S L I D E S H OW

D E L E T E A L L

F O R M A T

R E T U R N

O N

[ M E N U ] : E N D

M E M O R Y S E T

C O N T I N U O U S

Q U A L I T Y

P R O T E C T O N

S L I D E S H OW O F F

D E L E T E A L L

F O R M A T

R E T U R N

[ M E N U ] : E N D

To cancel protection of the image

Select OFF in step 5, then press the control dial.

Note

Formatting erases all information on the “Memory Stick” or PC card, including the protected image data. Check the contents of the “Memory Stick” or PC card before formatting.

Deleting images

Deleting selected image

Before operation

Insert the PC card adaptor (with a “Memory Stick” inside) or a PC card to the unit.

(1) Display the image you want to erase.

(2) Press MEMORY DELETE. “DELETE?” appears on the LCD screen.

(3) Press MEMORY DELETE again. The selected image is deleted.

2,3

DELETE

D E L E T E

M V C – 0 0 1 0

8 9 / 1 0 0

D E L E T E ?

[ D E L E T E ] : D E L [ – ] : C A N C E L

To cancel deleting an image

Press MEMORY – in step 3.

To delete an image displayed on the index screen

Press MEMORY +/– to move the ” indicator to the desired image and follow steps 2 and 3.

Notes

• To delete protected image, cancel their protection first.

• Once you delete an image, you cannot restore it. Check the images to delete carefully before deleting them.

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Deleting images

Erasing all the images

You can delete all the unprotected images in a “Memory Stick” or PC card.

Before operation

Insert the PC card adaptor (with a “Memory Stick” inside) or a PC card to the unit.

(1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the lock knob is set to the right

(unlock) position.

(2) Press MENU to display the menu.

(3) Turn the control dial to select , then press the dial.

(4) Turn the control dial to select DELETE ALL, then press the dial.

(5) Turn the control dial to select OK, then press the dial. “OK” changes to

“EXECUTE.”

(6) Turn the control dial to select EXECUTE, then press the dial. “DELETING” appears on the LCD screen. When all the unprotected images are deleted, “COMPLETE” is displayed.

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C O N T I N U O U S

Q U A L I T Y

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C O N T I N U O U S

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C O N T I N U O U S

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D E L E T E A L L D E L E T I N G

F O R M A T

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C O N T I N U O U S

Q U A L I T Y

P R O T E C T

S L I D E S H OW

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F O R M A T

R E T U R N

O K

[ M E N U ] : E N D [ M E N U ] : E N D [ M

M E M O R Y S E T

C O N T I N U O U S

Q U A L I T Y

P R O T E C T

S L I D E S H OW

D E L E T E A L L R E T U R N

F O R M A T E X E C U T E

R E T U R N

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M E M O R Y S E T

C O N T I N U O U S

Q U A L I T Y

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F O R M A T

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Deleting images

To cancel deleting all the images on the “Memory Stick” or PC card

Select RETURN in step 4, then press the control dial.

While “DELETING” appears

Do not turn the POWER switch or press any buttons.

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Copying the image recorded with the memory card slot to mini DVCAM tapes

You can copy still images or titles recorded with the memory card slot and record them to a mini DVCAM tape.

Before operation

•Insert a mini DVCAM tape for recording.

•Insert the PC card adaptor (with a “Memory Stick” inside) or a PC card to the unit.

(1) Set the POWER switch to VTR.

(2) Using the tape transport buttons, search a point where you want to record the desired still image. Set the mini DVCAM tape to playback pause mode.

(3) Press r REC to set the mini DVCAM tape to recording pause mode.

(4) Play back the still image you want to copy.

(5) Press P to start recording and press P again to stop.

(6) If you have more to copy, repeat steps 4 and 5.

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4

PLAY

2

3

REC

5

PAUSE

To stop copying in the middle

Press π.

During copying

You cannot operate the following buttons:

MEMORY PLAY, MEMORY INDEX, MEMORY DELETE, MEMORY +, and MEMORY –.

Copying the image recorded with the memory card slot to mini

DVCAM tapes

Note on the index screen

You cannot record the index screen.

If you press the EDITSEARCH buttons during pause mode

Memory playback stops.

If you press the DISPLAY button in Standby or Recording mode

You can see memory playback and the file name indicators in addition to the indicators pertinent to mini DVCAM tapes, such as the time code indicator.

Image data modified with personal computers or shot with other equipment

You may not be able to make copies of those data.

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Playing back images in a continuous loop

– SLIDE SHOW

You can automatically play back images in sequence. This function is useful especially when checking the recorded images or during a presentation.

Before operation

Insert the PC card adaptor (with a “Memory Stick” inside) or a PC card to the unit.

(1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the lock knob is set to the right

(unlock) position.

(2) Press MENU to display the menu.

(3) Turn the control dial to select , then press the dial.

(4) Turn the control dial to select SLIDE SHOW, then press the dial.

(5) Press MEMORY PLAY. The unit plays back the images recorded on a “Memory

Stick” or PC card in sequence. When all the images have been played back, the display shows the first image again and the slide show ends.

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MENU

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D E L E T E A L L

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S L I D E S H OW

M V C 0 0 0 5 8

S F N 1 / 1 0 0 M E M O R Y S E T

C O N T I N U O U S

Q U A L I T Y

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D E L E T E A L L

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To cancel the slide show

Press MENU to stop the slide show.

To pause during a slide show

Press MEMORY PLAY to set it in a pause.

To start the slide show from a particular image

Select the desired image using MEMORY +/– buttons before step 2.

To view the recorded images on TV

Connect this camcorder to a TV with the supplied A/V connecting cable before operation.

Playing back images in a continuous loop – SLIDE SHOW

Note on the slide show

You cannot make copy of the slide show on a mini DVCAM tape.

If you change the “Memory Stick” or PC card during operation

The slide show does not operate. If you change the “Memory Stick” or PC card, be sure to follow the steps again from the beginning.

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Additional infoamation

Compatibility of DVCAM and DV formats

DVCAM format is developed as a more reliable and higher end format than consumer DV format. Here explained are differences, compatibility, and limitations on editing about

DVCAM and DV formats.

Differences between DVCAM and DV formats

Item

Track pitch

DVCAM

15

µ m

Audio sampling frequency 12 bit: 32 kHz

16 bit: 48 kHz

Audio recording mode 1) Lock mode

Time code Drop frame system or

Non-drop frame system

(DSR-PD100A)

DV

10

µ m

12 bit: 32 kHz

16 bit: 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz

Unlock mode

Drop frame system only

(NTSC)

1) There are two modes for audio recording, lock mode and unlock mode. In lock mode, the sampling frequencies of audio and video are synchronized. In unlock mode, which consumer DV format adopts, the two sampling frequencies are independent. Therefore, lock mode is more effective than unlock mode in digital processing and smooth transition during audio editing.

Mini DVCAM and mini DV cassettes

Both mini DVCAM and mini DV cassettes can be used on mini DVCAM or mini DV video equipment. The recording format of picture is defined according to recorder’s format as described below.

Recorder’s format Cassette’s format Recording format

DVCAM

DV

DVCAM

DV

DVCAM

DV

DVCAM

DVCAM

DV

DV

This digital camcorder complies with DVCAM format. Though mini DV cassettes can be used for recording, we recommend you to use mini DVCAM cassettes to get the most out of high reliability of DVCAM format. The recording time of mini DV cassettes is 2/3 shorter than that indicated on the mini DV cassettes.

Compatibility on playback

Some tapes cannot be played back on mini DVCAM or mini DV video equipment.

Tape On DV video equipment On DVCAM video equipment

DV-formatted

DVCAM-formatted

Can be played back

(only when recorded in SP mode)

Can be played back

Some equipments may be able Can be played back to play back

Compatibility on editing using DV connectors

When this digital camcorder is connected to other mini DVCAM or mini DV video equipment using DV connectors, the recording format of edited tapes is defined according to recorder’s format as described below.

Source tape

DVCAM-formatted

2)3)

DVCAM-formatted

DVCAM-formatted 2)

DVCAM-formatted

DV-formatted 6)

DV-formatted

6)

DV-formatted

DV-formatted

Player’s format

DVCAM

DVCAM

DV 5)

DV 5)

DVCAM

DVCAM

DV

DV

Recorder’s format

DVCAM

DV

DVCAM

DV

DVCAM

DV

DVCAM

DV

Recording format

DVCAM

DV 4)

DVCAM 7)

DV 4)

DVCAM 1)

DV

DVCAM 1)

DV

1)

When using the mini DVCAM video equipment to carry out DV dubbing of a tape recorded in DV format, the tape produced will be in DVCAM format as follows:

– Audio recording mode will be unlock mode.

– The time code format will be partly maladjusted. (There will be no effect on the recorded

2) picture except in certain case.)

If the tape is to be dubbed is DVCAM formatted tape as in 1), the tape produced will be in

DVCAM format as follows:

– Audio recording mode will be unlock mode.

3)

4)

– The time code format will be partly maladjusted.

Depending on signal conditions of the source tape, you may not be able to edit the tape using the DV connectors.

Audio recording mode of the edited tape is lock mode.

5)

6)

7)

Some mini DV video equipment may be able to play back a DVCAM-formatted tape. Even if the tape is played back, contents of the playback cannot be guaranteed.

DV-formatted tapes recorded in SP mode only can be used as source tapes.

Depending on model of video equipment, you may not be able to edit.

Limitations on editing

You will find the following limitations when editing.

• Due to the difference of a track pitch, you cannot record or edit on DV-formatted tapes using mini DVCAM video equipment.

• Depending on signal conditions, you may not be able to record or edit on DVCAMformatted tapes.

In these cases, do the followings:

• Edit using audio/video jacks.

• Dub a DV-formatted tape using audio/video jacks, then use the dubbed tape as a source tape.

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Usable cassettes and playback modes

Selecting cassette types

You can use the mini DVCAM cassette and mini DV cassette. You cannot use any other DV, h 8 mm, H Hi8, j VHS, k S-VHS,  VHSC, K S-VHSC, l

Betamax or ¬ ED Betamax cassette.

We recommend mini DVCAM cassette with cassette memory.

There are two types of mini DVCAM cassettes: with cassette memory and without cassette memory. We recommend you to use the tape with cassette memory. The IC memory is mounted on this type of mini DVCAM cassette. This camcorder can read and write data such as dates of recording or titles, etc. to this memory. The functions using the cassette memory require successive signals recorded on the tape. If the tape has a blank portion in the beginning or between the recorded portions, a title may not be displayed properly or the search functions may not work properly. Not to make any blank portion on the tape, operate the following.

Press END SEARCH to go to the end of the recorded portion before you begin the next recording if you operate the following:

– you have ejected the cassette while recording.

– you have played back the tape in the VTR mode.

– you have used the Edit Search function.

If there is a blank portion or discontinuous signal on your tape, re-record from the beginning to the end of the tape concerning above.

The same result may occur when you record using a digital video camera recorder without a cassette memory function on a tape recorded by one with the cassette memory function.

Tapes with cassette memory have (Cassette Memory) mark. Sony recommends that you use a tape having mark to enjoy this camcorder fully.

When you play back

Copyright signal

When playing back

Using any other video camera recorder, you cannot record on a tape that has recorded a copyright control signals for copyright protection of software which is played back in this camcorder.

When recording

Using this camcorder, you cannot record software that has recorded a copyright control signals for copyright protection of software. “COPY INHIBIT” appears on the LCD screen, in the viewfinder or on the TV screen if you try to record such software.

Audio mode

FS32K (12-bit) mode: The original sound can be recorded in stereo 1, and the new sound in stereo 2 in 32 kHz. The balance between stereo 1 and stereo 2 can be adjusted by selecting

AUDIO MIX in the menu system during playback. Both sounds can be played back.

FS48K (16-bit) mode: A new sound cannot be recorded but the original sound can be recorded in high quality. Moreover, it can also play back sound recorded in 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz. When playing back a tape recorded in the FS48K (16-bit) mode, 48K indicator appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder.

Usable cassettes and playback modes

Notes on the mini DVCAM cassette

To prevent accidental erasure

Slide out the protect tab on the cassette so that the red portion is visible. [a]

When affixing a label on the mini DVCAM cassette

Be sure to affix a label only on the locations as illustrated below so as not to cause malfunction of the camcorder. [b]

After using the mini DVCAM cassette

Rewind the tape to the beginning, put the cassette in its case, and store it in an upright position.

[c]

[a]

[b]

To record

Slide out to prevent accidental erasure

Note on gold-plated connector

If the gold-plated connector of mini DVCAM cassettes is dirty or dusty, you may not operate the function using cassette memory. Clean up the gold-plated connector with cotton-wool swab, about every 10 times ejection of a cassette. [c]

Charging the vanadium-lithium battery in the camcorder

Your camcorder is supplied with a vanadium-lithium battery installed so as to retain the date and time, etc., regardless of the setting of the POWER switch. The vanadium-lithium battery is always charged as long as you are using the camcorder. The battery, however, will get discharged gradually if you do not use the camcorder. It will be completely discharged in about a year if you do not use the camcorder at all. Even if the vanadium-lithium battery is not charged, it will not affect the camcorder operation. To retain the date and time, etc., charge the battery if the battery is discharged. The following are charging methods:

• Connect the camcorder to house current using the supplied AC power adaptor, and leave the camcorder with the POWER switch turned off for more than 24 hours.

• Or install the fully charged battery pack in the camcorder, and leave the camcorder with the POWER switch turned off for more than 24 hours.

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Resetting the date and time

The date and time are set at the factory. Set the time according to the local time in your country. If you do not use the camcorder for about a year, the date and time settings may be released (bars may appear) because the vanadium-lithium battery installed in the camcorder will have been discharged. In this case, first charge the vanadium-lithium battery, then reset the date and time.

(1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA.

(2) Press MENU to display the menu.

(3) Turn the control dial to select , then press the dial.

(4) Turn the control dial to select CLOCK SET, then press the dial.

(5) Turn the control dial to adjust the year, then press the dial.

(6) Set the month, day, hour and minutes by turning and pressing the control dial.

(7) Press MENU to erase the menu display.

1

3

S E T U P M E N U

C L O C K S E T

L T R S I Z E

2,7

MENU

[ M E N U ] : E N D

4

S E T U P M E N U

C L O C K S E T

L T R S I Z E

R E T U R N

J A N 1 1 9 9 9

1 2 : 0 0 : 0 0 A M

S E T U P M E N U

C L O C K S E T

L T R S I Z E

R E T U R N

1 9 9 9 J A N 1

[ M E N U ] : E N D [ M E N U ] : E N D

1 2 0 0 A M

5 6

1 9 9 9 J A N 1

1 2 0 0 A M

1 9 9 9 J A N 1

1 2 0 0 A M

1 9 9 9 J U L 1

1 2 0 0 A M

1 9 9 9 J U L 4

1 2 0 0 A M

1 9 9 9 J U L 4

1 0 0 0 A M

1 9 9 9 J U L 4

1 0 3 0 A M

(Illustration: DSR-PD100A)

Resetting the date and time

To correct the date and time setting

Repeat steps 2 to 5.

If you do not set the date and time

“--.--.--” is recorded on the tape and “80.1.1” on the “Memory Stick” or PC card

The year indicator changes as follows:

1999 2000

2001 .....

2029

Note on the time indicator

The internal clock of this camcorder operates on a 12-hour cycle (DSR-PD100A) or on a 24hour cycle (DSR-PD100AP).

• 12:00 AM stands for midnight.

• 12:00 PM stands for noon.

Simple setting of clock by time difference

You can easily set the clock for a local time by a time difference in the menu system.

You can also reset the clock simply by setting the time difference to zero.

(1) While the camcorder is in Standby mode, press MENU to display the menu.

(2) Turn the control dial to select , then press the dial.

(3) Turn the control dial to select WORLD TIME, then press the dial.

(4) Turn the control dial to set a time difference, and press the dial. The hour of clock changes in relation to a time difference which you set.

(5) Press MENU to erase the menu display.

1,5

MENU

2 3

4

O T H E R S

WO R L D T I M E

B E E P

C O M M A N D E R

D I S P L A Y

R E C L A M P

C O L O R B A R

[ M E N U ] : E N D

O T H E R S

WO R L D T I M E

B E E P

C O M M A N D E R

D I S P L A Y

R E C L A M P

C O L O R B A R

R E T U R N

[ M E N U ] : E N D

O T H E R S

WO R L D T I M E J U L

B E E P

4 1 9 9 9

1: 3 0 : 3 0 P M

C O M M A N D E R

D I S P L A Y

R E C L A M P

C O L O R B A R

R E T U R N

– 8 H R S

[ M E N U ] : E N D

Note on WORLD TIME

If the clock is not set, WORLD TIME does not work.

0 H R

O T H E R S

WO R L D T I M E J U L

B E E P

4 1 9 9 9

1 : 3 0 : 3 0 P M

C O M M A N D E R

D I S P L A Y

R E C L A M P

C O L O R B A R

R E T U R N

0 H R

[ M E N U ] : E N D

O T H E R S

WO R L D T I M E

B E E P

C O M M A N D E R

D I S P L A Y

R E C L A M P

C O L O R B A R

R E T U R N

– 8 H R S

[ M E N U ] : E N D

(Illustration: DSR-PD100A)

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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.

Battery life is shorter in a cold environment

Battery efficiency is decreased, and the battery will be used up more quickly, if you are recording in a cold environment.

To save battery power

Do not leave the camcorder in Standby mode when not recording to save the battery power.

A smooth transition between scenes can be made even if recording is stopped and started again. While you are positioning the subject, selecting an angle, or looking at the LCD screen or through the viewfinder, the lens moves automatically and the battery is used. The battery is also used when a tape is inserted or removed.

When to replace the battery pack

While you are using your camcorder, the remaining battery indicator on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder decreases gradually as battery power is used up.

The remaining time in minutes also appears.

When the remaining battery indicator reaches the lowest point, the i indicator appears and starts flashing on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder.

When the i indicator on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder changes from slow flashing to rapid flashing while you are recording, set the POWER switch to OFF on the camcorder and replace the battery pack. Leave the tape in the camcorder to obtain a smooth transition between scenes after the battery pack has been replaced.

Notes on the rechargeable battery pack

Caution

Never leave the battery pack in temperatures above 60°C (140°F), such as in a car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight.

The battery pack heats up

During charging or recording, the battery pack heats up. This is caused by energy that has been generated and a chemical change that has occurred inside the battery pack. This is not cause for concern, and is normal.

Battery pack care

Remove the battery pack from the camcorder after using it, and keep it in a cool place.

When the battery pack is installed to the camcorder, a small amount of current flows to the camcorder even if the POWER switch is set to OFF. This shortens battery life.

•The battery pack is always discharging even when it is not in use after charging. Therefore, you should charge the battery pack right before using the camcorder.

Tips for using the battery pack

The life of the battery pack

If the battery indicator flashes rapidly just after turning on the camcorder with a fully charged battery pack, the battery pack should be replaced with a new fully charged one.

Charging temperature

You should charge batteries at temperatures from 10°C to 30°C (from 50°F to 86°F). Lower temperatures require a longer charging time.

Notes on the “InfoLITHIUM” Battery Pack

What is the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack

The “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack is a lithium battery pack which can exchange data such as battery consumption with compatible video equipment.

This unit is compatible with the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (L series). Your camcorder operates only with the “InfoLITHIUM” battery. “InfoLIHIUM” battery packs have the

TM

SERIES

mark.

How the battery consumption is displayed

The power consumption of the camcorder changes depending on its use, such as whether the LCD panel is used or not, how the autofocusing is working on or not.

While checking the condition of the camcorder, the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack measures the battery consumption and calculates the remaining battery power. If the condition changes drastically, the remaining battery indication may suddenly decrease or increase by more than 2 minutes.

Even if 5 to 10 minutes is indicated as the battery remaining time on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder, the i indicator may also flash under some conditions.

To obtain more accurate remaining battery indication

Set the camcorder to recording standby mode and point towards a stationary object. Do not move the camcorder for 30 seconds or more.

• If the indication seems incorrect, use up the battery and then recharge it fully (Full charge 1) ). Note that if you have used the battery in a hot or cold environment for long time, or you have repeated charging many times, the battery may not be able to show the correct time even after being fully charged.

• After you have used the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack with an equipment not having the

TM

SERIES

mark, make sure that you use up the battery on the equipment having the

mark and then recharge fully.

TM

SERIES

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Tips for using the battery pack

Why the remaining battery indication does not match the continuous recording time in the operating instruction

The recording time is affected by the environmental temperature and conditions. The recording time becomes very short in a cold environment. The continuous recording time in the operating instruction is measured under the condition of using a fully charged (or normal charged 2) ) battery pack in 25

°

C (77

°

F). As the environmental temperature and condition are different when you actually use the camcorder, the remaining battery time is not same as the continuous recording time in the operating instruction.

1) Full charge: Charging for about 1 hour after the charge lamp of the AC power adaptor goes

2) off.

Normal charge: Charging just until the charge lamp of the AC power adaptor goes off.

Notes on charging

A brand-new battery pack

A brand-new battery pack is not charged. Before using the battery pack, charge it completely.

Recharge the battery pack whenever you like

You do not have to discharge it before recharging. If you charged the battery pack fully but you did not use it for a long time, it becomes discharged. Then recharge the battery pack before use.

Notes on the terminals

If the terminals (metal parts on the back) are not clean, the battery charge duration will be shortened

When the terminals are not clean or when the battery pack has not been used for a long time, repeatedly install and remove the battery pack a few times. This improves the contact condition. Also, wipe the +, – and C terminals with a soft cloth or paper.

Be sure to observe the following

•Keep the battery pack away from fire.

•Keep the battery pack dry.

•Do not open nor try to disassemble the battery pack.

•Do not expose the battery pack to any mechanical shock.

Maintenance information and precautions

Moisture condensation

If the camcorder is brought directly from a cold place to a warm place, moisture may condense inside the camcorder, on the surface of the tape, on the lens, on the head, or on the floppy disk. In this condition, the tape may stick to the head drum and be damaged or the camcorder may not operate correctly. To prevent possible damage under these circumstances, the camcorder is furnished with moisture sensors. Take the following precautions.

Inside the camcorder

If there is moisture inside the camcorder, the beep sounds and the { indicator flashes. Eject the cassette or the PC card adaptor immediately. If this happens, none of the function except cassette ejection will work. Open the cassette compartment, turn off the camcorder, and leave it about 1 hour. When 6 indicator flashes at the same time, the cassette is inserted in the camcorder. Eject the cassette, turn off the camcorder, and leave also the cassette about 1 hour.

On the lens

If moisture condenses on the lens, no indicator appears, but the picture becomes dim. Turn off the power and do not use the camcorder for about 1 hour.

How to prevent moisture condensation

When bringing the camcorder from a cold place to a warm place, put the camcorder in a plastic bag and allow it to adapt to room conditions over a period of time.

(1) Be sure to tightly seal the plastic bag containing the camcorder.

(2) Remove the bag when the air temperature inside it has reached the temperature surrounding it (after about 1 hour).

Video head cleaning

To ensure normal recording and clear pictures, clean the video heads.

The video heads may be dirty when:

• mosaic-pattern noise appears on the playback picture

• playback pictures do not move

• playback pictures are hardly visible

• playback pictures do not appear

• the v indicator and “ Ò CLEANING CASSETTE” message appear one after another or the v indicator flashes on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder.

[a] [b]

or

If [a] or [b] happens, clean the video heads with the Sony PDVM-12CL cleaning cassette

(not supplied). Check the picture and if the above problem persists, repeat the cleaning. (Do not repeat cleaning more than 5 times in one session.)

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Maintenance information and precautions

Note

If the PDVM-12CL cleaning cassette (not supplied) is not available in your area, consult your nearest Sony dealer.

Precautions

Camcorder operation

•Operate the camcorder on 7.2 V (battery pack) or 8.4 V (AC power adaptor).

•Should any solid object or liquid get inside the casing, unplug the camcorder and have it checked by Sony dealer before operating it any further.

•Avoid rough handling or mechanical shock. Be particularly careful of the lens.

•Keep the POWER switch set to OFF when not using the camcorder.

•Do not wrap up the camcorder and operate it since heat may build up internally.

•Keep the camcorder away from strong magnetic fields or mechanical vibration.

On handling tapes

•Do not insert anything in the small holes on the cassette.

•Do not open the tape protect cover or touch the tape.

•Avoid touching or damaging the terminals. To remove dust, clean the terminals with a soft cloth.

Camcorder care

•When the camcorder is not to be used for a long time, disconnect the power source and remove the tape. Periodically turn on the power, operate the camera and player sections and play back a tape for about 3 minutes.

•Clean the lens with a soft brush to remove dust. If there are fingerprints on the lens, remove them with a soft cloth.

•Clean the camcorder body with a dry soft cloth, or a soft cloth lightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of solvent which may damage the finish.

•Do not let sand get into the camcorder. When you use the camcorder on a sandy beach or in a dusty place, protect it from the sand or dust. Sand or dust may cause the unit to malfunction, and sometimes this malfunction cannot be repaired.

Maintenance information and precautions

AC power adaptor

Charging

•Use only an “InfoLITHIUM” type battery pack.

•Place the battery pack on a flat surface without vibration during charging.

•The battery pack will get hot during charging. This is normal.

Others

•Unplug the unit from the wall outlet when not in use for a long time. To disconnect the power cord, pull it out by the plug. Never pull the cord itself.

•Do not operate the unit with a damaged cord or if the unit has been dropped or damaged.

•Do not bend the AC power cord forcibly, or put a heavy object on it. This will damage the cord and may cause a fire or an electrical shock.

•Be sure that nothing metallic comes into contact with the metal parts of the connecting plate. If this happens, a short may occur and the unit may be damaged.

•Always keep the metal contacts clean.

•Do not disassemble the unit.

•Do not apply mechanical shock or drop the unit.

•While the unit is in use, particularly during charging, keep it away from AM receivers and video equipment because it will disturb AM reception and video operation.

•The unit becomes warm while in use. This is normal.

•Do not place the unit in locations that are:

Extremely hot or cold, Dusty or dirty, Very humid, Vibrating

Note on dry batteries

To avoid possible damage from battery leakage or corrosion, observe the following.

•Be sure to insert the batteries in the correct direction.

•Dry batteries are not rechargeable.

•Do not use a combination of new and old batteries.

•Do not use different types of batteries.

•The batteries slowly discharge while not in use.

•Do not use a battery that is leaking.

If battery leakage occurred

•Wipe off the liquid in the battery case carefully before replacing the batteries.

•If you touch the liquid, wash it off with water.

•If the liquid get into your eyes, wash your eyes with a lot of water and then consult a doctor.

If any difficulty should arise, unplug the unit and contact your nearest Sony dealer.

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Using your camcorder abroad

Each country or area has its own electric and TV color systems. Before using your camcorder abroad, check the following points.

Power sources

You can use your camcorder in any country or area with the supplied AC power adaptor within 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Use a commercially available AC plug adaptor [a], if necessary, depending on the design of the wall outlet [b].

AC-L10A

[a] [b]

Difference in color systems

DSR-PD100A is an NTSC system-based camcorder. If you want to view the playback picture on a TV, it must be an NTSC system-based TV.

DSR-PD100AP is a PAL system-based camcorder. If you want to view the playback picture on a TV, it must be a PAL system-based TV.

Check the following list.

NTSC system

Bahama Islands, Bolivia, Canada, Central America, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Jamaica,

Japan, Korea, Mexico, Peru, Surinam, Taiwan, the Philippines, the U.S.A., Venezuela, etc.

PAL system

Australia, Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, China, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Great

Britain, Holland, Hong Kong, Italy, Kuwait, Malaysia, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal,

Singapore, Slovak Republic, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, etc.

PAL-M system

Brazil

PAL-N system

Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay

SECAM system

Bulgaria, France, Guiana, Hungary, Iran, Iraq, Monaco, Poland, Russia, Ukraine, etc.

Trouble check

If you run into any problem using the 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.

Camcorder

Power

Symptom

The power cannot be turned on.

The power goes off.

The battery pack is quickly discharged.

Cause and/or corrective actions

• The battery pack is not installed.

m Install the battery pack. (p. 8)

• The battery is dead.

m Use a charged battery pack. (p. 9)

• The AC power adaptor is not connected to a wall outlet

(mains).

m Connect the AC power adaptor to a wall outlet (mains).

(p. 27)

• While being operated in CAMERA mode, the camcorder has been in Standby mode for more than 5 minutes.

m Set the POWER switch to OFF, then to CAMERA. (p. 13)

• The battery is dead.

m Use a charged battery pack. (p. 9)

• The ambient temperature is too low. (p. 122)

• The battery pack has not been charged fully.

m Charge the battery pack again. (p. 9)

• The battery pack is completely dead, and cannot be recharged.

m Use another battery pack. (p. 26)

Operation

Symptom

START/STOP does not operate.

The cassette cannot be removed from the holder.

{ and 6 indicators flash and no function except for cassette ejection works.

“CLOCK SET” appears when the camcorder is turned on.

The end search function does not work.

Cause and/or corrective actions

• The tape is stuck to the drum.

m Eject the cassette. (p. 12)

• The tape has run out.

m Rewind the tape or use a new one. (p. 23)

• The POWER switch is not set to CAMERA.

m Set it to CAMERA. (p. 13)

• The tab on the cassette is out (red).

m Use a new tape or slide the tab. (p. 12)

• The AC power adaptor is not connected to a wall outlet

(mains).

m Connect the AC power adaptor to a wall outlet (mains).

(p. 27)

• The battery is dead.

m Use a charged battery pack or the AC power adaptor.

(p. 9, 27)

• Moisture condensation has occurred.

m Remove the cassette and leave the camcorder for at least

1 hour. (p. 125)

• Reset the date and time. (p. 120)

• You did not make a new recording after reinserting the cassette.

• The tape without cassette memory ejected after recording.

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Trouble check

Operation

Symptom

The end search function does not work correctly.

The tape does not move when a tape transport button is pressed.

No sound or only a low sound is heard when playing back a tape.

The new sound added to the recorded tape is not heard.

The Steady Shot function does not work.

The autofocus function does not work.

The title is not displayed.

The title is not recorded.

The cassette label is not recorded.

Displaying the recorded date, date search function does not work.

Cause and/or corrective actions

• The tape has a blank portion in the middle.

• The POWER switch is not set to VTR.

m Set it to VTR. (p. 23)

• The tape has run out.

m Rewind the tape or use a new one. (p. 23)

• The volume is turned to the minimum.

m Open the LCD panel and press VOLUME +. (p. 23)

• AUDIO MIX is set to ST2 side in the menu system.

m Adjust AUDIO MIX in the menu system. (p. 89)

• AUDIO MIX is set to ST1 side in the menu system.

m Adjust AUDIO MIX in the menu system. (p. 89)

• STEADYSHOT is set to OFF in the menu system.

m Set it to ON. (p. 51)

• Focus is set to the manual mode.

m Set it to autofocus. (p. 58)

• Shooting conditions are not suitable for autofocus.

m Set focus to manual mode to focus manually. (p. 58)

• TITLE DSPL is set to OFF in the menu system.

m Set it to ON in the menu system. (p. 31)

• The tape has no cassette memory.

m Use a tape with cassette memory. (p. 65)

• The cassette memory is full.

m Erase another title. (p. 67)

• The tape is set to prevent accidental erasure.

m Slide the protect tab so that red portion is not visible.

(p. 12)

• Nothing is recorded in that position on the tape.

m Superimpose the title to the recorded position. (p. 65)

• The tape has no cassette memory.

m Use a tape with cassette memory. (p. 70)

• The cassette memory is full.

m Erase some titles. (p. 67)

• The tape is set to prevent accidental erasure.

m Slide the protect tab so that red portion is not visible.

(p. 12)

• The tape has no cassette memory.

m Use a tape with cassette memory. (p. 75)

• CM SEARCH is set to OFF in the menu system.

m Set it to ON. (p. 75)

Trouble check

Operation

Symptom

The title search function does not work.

indicator does not appear when using a tape with cassette memory.

The date search, title search, or end search does not work correctly.

The click of the shutter does not sound.

Cause and/or corrective actions

• The tape has no cassette memory.

m Use a tape with cassette memory. (p. 77)

• CM SEARCH is set to OFF in the menu system.

m Set it to ON. (p. 77)

• There is no title in the tape.

m Superimpose the titles. (p. 65)

• The gold-plated connector of the tape is dirty or dusty.

m Clean the gold-plated connector. (p. 119)

• The tape has a blank portion between the recorded portions. (p. 118)

• BEEP is set to OFF in the menu system.

m Set it to MELODY or NORMAL. (P. 32)

Picture

Symptom Cause and/or corrective actions

The image on the viewfinder screen is not clear.

A vertical band appears when a subject such as lights or a candle flame is shot against a dark background.

The picture is “noisy” or does not appear.

• The viewfinder lens is not adjusted.

m Adjust the viewfinder lens. (p. 14)

• The contrast between the subject and background is too high. The camcorder is not malfunctioning.

m Change locations.

• The video heads may be dirty.

m Clean the heads using the Sony PDVM-12CL (not supplied) cleaning cassette. (p. 125) v indicator flashes on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder.

The picture is too bright or too dark on the

LCD screen.

A vertical band appears when shooting a very bright subject.

• The video heads may be dirty.

m Clean the heads using the Sony PDVM-12CL (not supplied) cleaning cassette. (p. 125)

• LCD BRIGHT is not adjusted properly.

m Press + or – to obtain the brightness you want. (p. 16, 23)

• The camcorder is not malfunctioning.

The picture does not appear on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder.

• Incorporated fluorescent tube is worn out.

m Please contact your nearest Sony dealer.

The picture does not appear in the viewfinder.

• The LCD panel is open.

m Close the LCD panel.

A display such as “C:ππ:ππ” appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder.

• The self-diagnosis display function has been activated.

m Check the code and diagnosis the problem by referring to the code chart. (p. 134)

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Trouble check

Picture

Symptom

The picture seems to be in flash motion.

Remaining tape indicator is not displayed.

The memory card slot does not function.

Recording does not function.

The image cannot be deleted.

Cause and/or corrective actions

• PROG. SCAN is set to ON in the menu system, or the

POWER switch is set to MEMORY. This is caused by progressive scanning (display with all the pixels) and is not a malfunction.

• The Ò REMAIN in the menu system is set to AUTO.

m If the remaining tape indicator is always displayed, set it to ON.

• The battery is dead.

m Use a charged battery pack or the AC power adaptor.

• The PC card adaptor or PC card is not inserted correctly.

m Eject the PC card adaptor or PC card and insert it correctly.

• The POWER switch is set to CAMERA.

m Set it to MEMORY or VTR.

• The PC card adaptor or PC card has already been recorded to its full capacity.

m Erase unnecessary images and record again.

• The “Memory Stick” or PC card is not inserted.

m Insert the “Memory Stick” or PC card.

• Unusable PC card is inserted.

m Use proper PC cards.

• Unformatted “Memory Stick” or PC card is inserted.

m Format the “Memory Stick” or PC card.

• The protect switch on the “Memory Stick” is set to LOCK position.

m Slide the protect switch to write.

• The image is protected.

m Cancel the protect.

Others

Symptom

While editing using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable), recording picture cannot be monitored.

The camcorder becomes warm.

Cause and /or corrective actions

• Remove the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable), and connect it again.

The supplied Remote Commander does not work.

• If the power of the camcorder is on for a long time, it becomes warm, which is not malfunction.

• COMMANDER is set to OFF in the menu system.

m Set it to ON.

• Something is blocking the infrared rays.

m Remove the obstacle.

• The battery is not inserted with the correct polarity.

m Insert the battery with the correct polarity. (p. 142)

• The batteries are dead.

m Insert new ones. (p. 142)

Trouble check

Others

Symptom

No function works though the power is on.

DV synchro-editing does not function.

Cause and/or corrective actions

• Disconnect the power cord (mains lead) of the AC power adaptor or remove the battery pack, then reconnect it in about 1 minute. Turn the power on. If the functions still do not work, open the LCD panel and press the RESET button beside the speaker using a sharp-pointed object. (If you press the RESET button, all the settings including the date and time return to the default.) (p. 138)

• The input selector on the VCR is not set correctly.

m Set the selector to DV input position. If you use another DVCAM camcorder, set the power switch to

VTR.

• The camcorder is connected to DVCAM equipment of other than Sony.

m Operate normal editing.

• Setting program on a blank portion of the tape is attempted.

m Set the program again on a recorded portion.

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Self-diagnosis function

The camcorder has a self-diagnosis display.

This function displays the camcorder’s condition with five digits (a combination of a letter and figures) on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder.

If this occurs, check the following code chart. The five-digit display informs you of the camcorder’s current condition. The last two digits (indicated by ππ) will differ depending on the state of the camcorder.

LCD screen/viewfinder

40min

C : 21: 00

40min

Self-diagnosis display

•C:ππ:ππ

You can service the camcorder yourself.

•E:ππ:ππ

Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony facility.

Five-digit display

C:04:ππ

C:21:ππ

C:22:ππ

C:31:ππ

C:32:ππ

E:61:ππ

E:62:ππ

Cause and/or corrective actions

• The battery other than “InfoLITHIUM” is used.

m Use the “InfoLITHIUM” battery.(p. 123)

• Moisture condensation has occurred.

m Remove the cassette and leave the camcorder for at least 1 hour.

(p. 125)

• The video heads are dirty.

m Clean the heads using the Sony PDVM-12CL cleaning cassette

(not supplied). (p. 125)

• A serviceable situation not mentioned above has occurred.

m Remove the cassette and insert it again, then operate the camcorder. (p. 12) m Disconnect the power cord (mains lead) of the AC power adaptor or remove the battery pack. After reconnecting the power source, operate the camcorder.

• A camcorder malfunction which you cannot service has occurred.

m Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility and inform them of the five digits. (example: E:61:10)

If you are unable to resolve the problem, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.

Specifications

Digital Camcorder

System

Video recording system

Two rotary heads, Helical scanning system

Audio recording system

Rotary heads, PCM system

Quantization: Fs 32kHz (12bits, stereo 1, stereo 2), Fs 48kHz (16bits, stereo)

Video signal

DSR-PD100A: NTSC color, EIA standards

DSR-PD100AP: PAL color, CCIR standards

Usable cassette

Mini DVCAM cassette with logo printed

Tape speed

DSR-PD100A: Approx.

28.218 mm/s

DSR-PD100AP: Approx. 28.246

mm/s

Recording/playback time

40 minutes (PDVM-40ME)

Fast forward/rewind time

Approx. 2 min. 30 s (PDVM-40ME)

Image device

3CCD (Charge Coupled Device

1/4”)

Viewfinder

Electric viewfinder (color)

Lens

Combined power zoom lens, 48x

(Digital), 12x (Optical)

Focal distance

f =4.3 to 51.6 mm (

3

/

16

to 2

1

(41.3 to 496 mm (1

11

/

8 in.)

/

16

to 19

5

/

8

in.) when converted into a 35 mm still camera)

F 1.6 – 2.8

TTL autofocus system inner focus wide macro system

Color temperature

Auto, ∑One push, eIndoor

(3200K), WOutdoor (5800K)

Minimum illumination

4 lux at F 1.6

Illumination range

4 to 100,000 lux

Recommended illumination

More than 100 lux

LCD screen

Picture

3.5 inches measured diagonally

72.4 x 50.4 mm (2

7

/

8

x 2 in.)

On-screen display

TN LCD/TFT active matrix method

Total dot number

184,580 (839 x 220)

Input and output connectors

S VIDEO input/output

Input/output auto switch

4-pin mini DIN

Luminance signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms, unbalanced, sync negative

Chrominance signal: 0.286 Vp-p

(DSR-PD100A), 0.3 Vp-p (DSR-

PD100AP), 75 ohms, unbalanced

Audio/Video input/output

Input/output auto switch

AV MINI JACK, 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms, unbalanced, sync negative

327 mV, (at output impedance more than 47 kilohms)

Output impedance with less than

2.2 kilohms/Stereo minijack

(ø 3.5mm)

Input impedance more than

47 kilohms

DV input/output

4-pin special connector

Headphones

Stereo minijack (ø 3.5 mm)

MIC input

Stereo minijack (ø 3.5mm):0.388mV,

DC2.5V

Input impedance 6.8 kilohms lLANC jack

Stereo miniminijack (ø 2.5 mm)

General

Peak inrush current

(1) Hot switching inrush current, measured in accordance with

European standard EN55103-1:

6.3 A (230 V)

Power requirements

7.2 V (battery insertion input)

8.4 V (DC IN jack)

Average power consumption

4.3 W during camera recording using viewfinder

5.3 W during camera recording using LCD screen

Operating temperature

0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)

Storage temperature

–20°C to 60°C (–4°F to 140°F)

Dimensions

Approx. 93 x 112 x 193.5 mm (w/h/ d) (3

3

/

4

x 4

1

/

2

x 7

5

/

8

in.)

Mass

Approx. 900 g (1 lb 16 oz) excluding the battery pack and the cassette.

Approx. 985 g (2 lb 3 oz) including the XLR adaptor

Approx. 1.28 kg (2 lb 13 oz) including the XLR adaptor, wide conversion lens and wide conversion lens hood.

Microphone

Electret condenser microphone,

Stereo type

Speaker

Dynamic-speaker

Supplied accessories

See page 7.

AC power adaptor

Power requirements

100 to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz

Power consumption

23 W

Output voltage

DC OUT: 8.4 V, 1.5 A in operating mode

Operating temperature

0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)

Storage temperature

–20°C to 60°C (–4°F to 140°F)

Dimensions (Approx.)

125 x 39 x 62 mm (w/h/d) (5 x 1

3

/

16

x

2

1

/

2

in.)

Mass (Approx.)

280 g (9.8 oz) excluding power code

PC card adaptor

Host interface

PC card ATA/True IDE standards

Operating voltage

3.3 V/5V

Operating environment

0°C to 60°C (32°F to 140°F) (noncondensing)

Dimensions (Approx.)

85 x 54 x 5 mm (w/h/d) (3

3

/

8

x 2

1

/

4 x

7

/

32

in.)

Mass (Approx.)

30 g (1 oz)

“Memory Stick”

Memory type

Flash memory (4 MB)

Voltage

2.7 to 3.6 V

Power consumption

About 4.5 mA

About 130

µ

A at standby

Clock

Maximum 20 MHz

Operating environment

0°C to 60°C (32°F to 140°F) (noncondensing)

Dimensions (Approx.)

21.5 x 50 x 2.8 mm (w/h/d) (

7

/

8

x 2 x

1

/

8

in.)

Mass (Approx.)

4 g (0.2 oz)

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

135

136

Identifying the parts

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

1 EDITSEARCH buttons (p. 22)

2 BACK LIGHT button (p. 38)

3 FADER button (p. 36)

4 ND FILTER button (p. 49)

5 AUTO LOCK selector (p. 44)

6 OPEN switch (p. 16, 23)

7 Control dial (p. 28)

8 Viewfinder lens adjustment lever (p. 14)

9 PHOTO button (p. 33)

0 BATT (battery) RELEASE button (p. 11)

SHUTTER SPEED button (p. 45)

!™ WHT BAL (white balance) button (p. 46)

PROGRAM AE button (p. 55)

EXPOSURE button (p. 44)

!∞ Memory card slot (p. 90)

8

9

!™

!∞

Identifying the parts

!•

Tape transport buttons (p. 23)

π STOP (stop)

0

REW (rewind)

· PLAY (playback)

) FF (fast-forward)

P PAUSE (pause) r REC (record)

Focus ring (p. 58)

!• Remote sensor (p. 143)

Built-in microphone

Power zoom lever (p. 15)

TC RESET button (p. 14)

@™ Viewfinder (p. 14)

Display window (p. 145)

FOCUS switch (p. 58)

@∞ PUSH AUTO button (p. 58)

@∞

@™

137

Identifying the parts

138

#™

@•

LCD Screen (p. 16)

LCD BRIGHT buttons (p. 16, 23)

@• VOLUME buttons (p. 23)

RESET button (p. 133)

DATA CODE button (p. 81)

Speaker

#™ START/STOP button (p. 13)

POWER switch (p. 13, 23)

ZEBRA selector (p. 50)

#∞ END SEARCH button (p. 22, 25)

MEMORY

PLAY INDEX

#•

PICTURE

EFFECT

DIGITAL

EFFECT

DELETE

TITLE MENU

DISPLAY button (p. 23)

MEMORY INDEX button (p. 106)

#• MEMORY PLAY button (p. 105)

PICTURE EFFECT button (p. 41)

DIGITAL EFFECT button (p. 42)

MEMORY DELETE button (p. 109)

$™ MEMORY – button (p. 105, 109)

MEMORY + button (p. 105, 109)

TITLE button (p. 65, 68)

$∞ MENU button (p. 28)

$™

$∞

#∞

Identifying the parts

$•

Access lamp (p. 92)

DC IN jack (p. 9)

$• Hooks for shoulder strap (p. 143)

Intelligent accessory shoe

EJECT switch (p. 12)

PUSH button (p. 12)

%™ Grip strap (p. 20)

Lock knob (p. 14)

(self-timer) button (p. 19)

%™

Note on the intelligent accessory shoe

Supplies power to optional accessories such as a video light or microphone. The intelligent accessory shoe is linked to the POWER switch, allowing you to turn on and off the power supplied by the shoe. Refer to the operating instruction of the accessory for further information. To connect an accessory, press down and push it to the end, and then tighten the screw. To remove an accessory, loosen the screw, and then press down and pull out the accessory.

139

Identifying the parts

%∞

%•

%∞ LANC l control jack l stands for Local Application Control Bus

System. The l control jack is used for controlling the tape transport of video equipment and peripherals connected to it.

This jack has the same function as the jack indicated as CONTROL L or REMOTE.

DV IN/OUT jack (p. 83)

This “i.LINK” mark is a trademark of Sony

Corporation and indicates that this product is in agreement with IEEE 1394-1995 specifications and their revisions.

The DV IN/OUT jack is i.LINK compatible.

Tripod receptacle (p. 21)

Make sure that the length of the tripod screw is less than 6.5 mm (9/32 inch). Otherwise, you cannot attach the tripod securely and the screw may damage the camcorder.

XLR adaptor

^™

%• MEMORY RELEASE lever

%ª 2 (headphones) jack (p. 23)

AUDIO/VIDEO jack (p. 72, 82)

S VIDEO jack (p. 34, 72, 82)

^™ Camera recording lamp

MIC jack (PLUG IN POWER) (p. 87)

Connect an external microphone (not supplied). This jack also accepts a “plug-inpower” microphone.

1

2

1 LEVEL selector (p. 63)

2 +48V switch (p. 63)

140

3 PUSH button (p. 63)

4 MIC IN connector (p. 63)

5 Cable holder

6 Screw (p. 63)

3

4

5

6

Identifying the parts

PC card adaptor and “Memory Stick”

1

2

3

1 Connector (p. 90)

2 Eject button (p. 92)

3 “Memory Stick” slot (p. 90)

4 Terminal (p. 90)

5 Write-protect switch (p. 90)

6 Label space (p. 90)

4

5

6

141

142

Identifying the parts

Remote Commander

1

The buttons that have the same name on the Remote Commander as on the camcorder function identically.

2

3

4

!™

5

6

7

8

9

1 PHOTO button (p. 33)

2 DISPLAY button (p. 23)

3 Memory control buttons (p. 106)

4 SEARCH MODE button (p. 75, 77, 78)

5 Tape transport buttons (p. 23)

6 REC button (p. 86)/MARK button (p. 84)

7 AUDIO DUB button (p. 88)

8 =/+ buttons (p. 75, 77, 78)

9 Power zoom button (p. 15)

ZERO SET MEMORY button

This button does not function.

DATA CODE button (p. 81)

!™ Transmitter

Point toward the remote sensor to control the camcorder after turning on the camcorder.

START/STOP button (p. 13)

1

To prepare the Remote Commander

To use the Remote Commander, you must insert two size AA (R6) batteries. Use the supplied size AA (R6) batteries.

(1) Remove the battery cover from the Remote Commander.

(2) Insert both of the size AA (R6) batteries with correct polarity.

(3) Put the battery cover back onto the Remote Commander.

2

3

Identifying the parts

Note on battery life

The batteries for the Remote Commander last about 6 months under normal operation.

When the batteries become weak or dead, the Remote Commander does not work.

To avoid damage from possible battery leakage

Remove the batteries when you will not use the Remote Commander for a long time.

Remote control direction

Aim the Remote Commander to the remote sensor.

The operative range of the Remote Commander is about 5 m (16.4 feet) indoors. Depending on the angle, Remote Commander may not activate the camcorder.

Notes on the Remote Commander

• Keep the remote sensor away from strong light sources such as direct sunlight or illumination. Otherwise, the remote control may not be effective.

• Be sure that there is no obstacle between the remote sensor on the camcorder and the

Remote Commander.

• This camcorder works in commander mode VTR 2. The commander modes (1, 2 and 3) are used to distinguish this camcorder from other Sony VCRs to avoid remote control misoperation. If you use another Sony VCR in commander mode VTR 2, we recommend you change the commander mode or cover the remote sensor of the VCR with black paper.

Attaching the shoulder strap

Attach the supplied shoulder strap to the hooks for the shoulder strap.

1

2 3

143

Identifying the parts

Operation indicators

0

!™

!∞

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

1 2 0 min

S T I L L

P R O G . S C A N

N E G . A R T

+

. – 3

1 0 0 0 0

F 1 . 6

AE A

1 Cassette memory indicator (p. 118)

1 2 d B

2 Remaining battery indicator (p. 122)

S T B Y 0 : 1 2 : 3 4

1 2 min

E N D

S E A R C H

3 Zoom indicator (p. 15) /Exposure indicator

(p. 45)/ Data file name indicator (p. 91)

4 Digital effect indicator (p. 43)

5 PROG.SCAN indicator (p. 35)/

16:9WIDE indicator (p. 39)

6 Picture effect indicator (p. 41)

7 White balance indicator (p. 46)

8 Gain shift indicator (p. 53)

9 AE shift indicator (p. 52)

0 Shutter speed indicator (p. 45)

Aperture indicator (p. 55)

!™ Program AE indicator (p. 54)

Back light indicator (p. 38)

144

Steady shot OFF indicator (p. 51)

!•

4 8 K

@™

@∞

@•

!∞ Manual focus/Infinity indicator (p. 58)

SP mode indicator (p. 24)

Standby/Recording indicator (p. 13)/Tape

transport mode indicator (p. 23)/Image

quality mode indicator (p. 94)

!• Warning indicators (p. 146)

Time code indicator (p. 14) /Self diagnosis

indicator (p. 134)/Image number indicator

(p. 106)

Remaining tape indicator (p. 14)/Memory

playback indicator (p. 106)

END SEARCH indicator (p. 25)

@™ Gain indicator (p. 81)

Audio mode indicator (p. 31)

Microphone level indicator (p. 48)

@∞ Continuous mode indicator (p. 104)

ND filter indicator (p. 49)

Video flash ready indicator (p. 33)

@• Self-timer indicator (p. 19)

Identifying the parts

Display window

2

1

1 Remaining time in minutes indicator (p. 9) /

Tape counter (p. 14) /

Memory counter (p. 106) /

Time code indicator (p. 14)

3

2 FULL charge indicator (p. 9)

3 Remaining battery indicator (p. 9, 122)

145

Warning indicators

If indicators flash on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder or warning messages appear on the screen, check the following:

: You can hear the beep sound when BEEP is set to MELODY or NORMAL in the menu system.

1

2

5 min

3

0 min

4

5

6

7

8 9

40min

C : 21: 10

40min

146

1 The battery is weak or dead.

Slow flashing: The battery is weak.

Fast flashing: The battery is dead.

Depending on conditions, the i indicator may flash, even if there are 5 to 10 minutes remaining.

2 The tape is near the end.

The flashing is slow.

3 The tape has run out.

The flashing becomes rapid.

4 No tape has been inserted.

5 The tab on the tape is out (red).

6 Moisture condensation has occurred.

(p. 125)

7 The video heads may be contaminated.

(p. 125)

8 The clock is not set.

When this message appears though you set the date and time, the vanadium-lithium battery is discharged. Charge the vanadiumlithium battery. (p. 119)

9 Some other trouble has occurred.

Use the self-diagnosis function (p. 134). If the display does not disappear, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.

Warning indicators

0 The battery is not the “InfoLITHIUM” type.

The tape has no cassette memory. (p. 5)

!™ The file cannot be read properly.

The image data file is protected.

The flashing is slow.

The tape has no memory left or cannot use

the memory.

!∞ The protect tab is set to prevent accidental

erasure.

!™

MVC0001

!∞

147

Index

A, B

Audio mode ................................ 31

AUTO SHTR ............................... 29

Battery release ............................ 11

BEEP ............................................ 32

C

Cassette memory ......................... 5

Charging battery pack ................ 9

Charging vanadium-lithium battery .................................... 119

Cleaning video heads .............. 125

Clock set .................................... 120

Color TV system .................. 5, 128

Connection ............................ 72, 82

Continuous ............................... 103

COPY INHIBIT ........................ 118

Cut recording ............................. 61

D, E

Data Code ................................... 81

Date search ................................. 75

DISPLAY ..................................... 23

Digital zoom ............................... 16

DV connecting cable .................. 83

DV format ................................. 116

DV IN/OUT ............................... 83

Editing ......................................... 82

EJECT .................................... 12, 92

END SEARCH ...................... 22, 25

Exposure ..................................... 44

M, N

Manual adjustment ................... 44

Manual focus .............................. 57

Memory card .............................. 90

Memory card slot ....................... 90

“Memory Stick” ......................... 90

Menu system .............................. 28

Microphone level ....................... 48

Mirror mode ............................... 17

Moisture condensation ........... 125

Normal charge ............................. 9

O, P, Q

PC card adaptor ......................... 92

PHOTO ....................................... 33

Photo scan ................................... 80

Photo search ............................... 78

Playback on a TV ....................... 72

Playback pause ........................... 24

Power sources ............................ 26

Power zoom ................................ 15

PROGRAM AE ........................... 54

Progressive ................................. 35

PROG. SCAN ............................. 35

R

Remaining battery indicator .. 122

Remaining tape indicator ......... 14

Remote Commander ............... 142

W, X, Y, Z

Wide conversion lens ................ 64

Wide TV mode ........................... 39

XLR adaptor ............................... 63

Zebra pattern .............................. 50

Zoom ........................................... 15

F, G, H

Fade-in/fade-out ....................... 36

FADER ........................................ 36

Format ......................................... 96

FOCUS ......................................... 57

Full charge .................................... 9

S

Self-diagnosis function ........... 134

Self-timer recording .................. 19

Slide show ................................. 114

SP mode ...................................... 24

Standby mode ............................ 14

SteadyShot .................................. 51

Still image ................................... 98

I, J, K, L

i.LINK ........................................ 140

Image quality mode .................. 94

INDEX (Multiple) display ...... 106

“InfoLITHIUM” ....................... 123

Lens hood ................................... 15

LCD BRIGHT ....................... 16, 23

T, U, V

Time code .................................... 14

Title (making) ............................. 68

Title (superimposition) ............. 65

Title search .................................. 77

Tripod mounting ....................... 21

VOLUME .................................... 23

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