User manual SONY DCR-PC350

2-050-779-11(1) Camera Operations Guide [US] Camera Operations Guide Read this first Digital Video Camera Recorder DCR-PC350 © 2004 Sony Corporation Read this first Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. For customers in the U.S.A. and CANADA RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable. You can help preserve our environment by returning your used rechargeable batteries to the collection and recycling location nearest you. For more information regarding recycling of rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800-822- 8837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/ Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking LithiumIon batteries. WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. "Memory Stick" 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. b Notice If static electricity or electromagnetic interference causes data transfer to discontinue midway (fail), restart the application or disconnect and connect the USB cable again. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. 2 For customers in the U.S.A. If you have any questions about this product, you may call: Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669). The number below is for the FCC related matters only. Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-PC350 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16450 W. Bernardo Dr, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 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. b Note: DCR-PC350 is to be used with Handycam Station Model DCRA-C111 and AC Power Adaptor Model AC-L25A/L25B. 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. The supplied interface cable must be used with the equipment in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules. Notes on use Note on Cassette Memory Your camcorder is based on the DV format. You can use only mini DV cassettes in your camcorder. Use of mini DV cassettes with Cassette Memory is recommended as you can use Title search (p. 61), Date search (p. 62), [ TITLE] (p. 81), [ TAPE TITLE] (p. 83). 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.DCR-PC350 Serial No. Model No.ACSerial No. Cassettes with Cassette Memory are marked with . Note on the type of "Memory Stick" you can use in your camcorder You can use only a "Memory Stick Duo," which is about half the size of a standard "Memory Stick," in your camcorder (p. 128). The mark is indicated on the "Memory Stick Duo." CAUTION You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. b 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 Notes on recording · Before starting to record, test the recording function to make sure the picture and sound are recorded without any problems. · Compensation for the contents of recordings cannot be provided, even if recording or playback is not possible due to a malfunction of the camcorder, storage media, etc. · TV color systems differ depending on the countries/ regions. To view your recordings on a TV, you need an NTSC system-based TV. · Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the copyright laws. ,continued 3 Notes on the LCD panel, viewfinder, and lens · The LCD screen and the viewfinder are manufactured using extremely high-precision technology, so over 99.99% of the pixels are operational for effective use. However, there may be some tiny black points and/ or bright points (white, red, blue, or green in color) that appear constantly on the LCD screen and the viewfinder. These points are normal results of the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in any way. · Exposing the LCD screen, the viewfinder, or the lens to direct sunlight for long periods of time may cause malfunctions. Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors. · Do not aim at the sun. Doing so might cause your camcorder to malfunction. Take pictures of the sun only in low light conditions, such as at dusk. · To ensure a good grip, fasten the Strap Belt as shown in the following illustration. If the Strap Belt hangs out too far, tuck it in the hand pad. · The Strap Belt can also be used as a wrist strap (p. 142). Note on connecting other device Before connecting your camcorder to other device such as a VCR or a computer with a USB or i.LINK cable, be sure to insert the connector plug in the proper direction. If you insert the connector plug forcibly in the wrong direction, the terminal may be damaged, or this may cause a malfunction of your camcorder. · When you are using the touch panel, place your hand on the back side of the LCD panel to support it. Then, touch the buttons displayed on the screen. Notes on using this manual · The images of the LCD screen and the viewfinder used on this manual are captured using a digital still camera, and thus may appear different from what you see. · The on-screen displays in each local language are used in illustrating the operating procedures. Change the screen language before using your camcorder if necessary (p. 24). Touch the button on the LCD screen. Notes on using the camcorder · Hold the camcorder, putting your wrist through the belt and your fingers lightly on the finger rest. · Be careful not to press buttons on the LCD frame accidentally when you open or close the LCD panel, or when you adjust the angle of the LCD panel. · Do not hold the camcorder by the following parts. Finger rest LCD panel Battery pack 4 Notes on handling the Handycam Station · When attaching your camcorder to the Handycam Station, insert your camcorder in the direction of the arrow as shown in the following illustration. Be sure to insert it all the way. · When removing your camcorder from the Handycam Station, hold both your camcorder and the Handycam Station as shown in the following illustration, and remove it from the Handycam Station. b Note · When disconnecting the AC Adaptor from the Handycam Station, hold both the DC plug and the Handycam Station and disconnect the AC Adaptor. · Be sure to turn the power of your camcorder off before inserting it into or removing it from the Handycam Station. · Your camcorder may not attach properly to the Handycam Station if the camcorder's DC IN jack cover is open or the Strap Belt is caught between your camcorder and the Handycam Station. · Both the camcorder and the Handycam Station have one A/V jack (for the A/V connecting cable) and one S VIDEO jack (for the S video cable). Do not connect the same cables to both your camcorder and the Handycam Station. The image might be distorted. 5 Table of Contents Quick Start Guide : Features available for tape only. : Features available for "Memory Stick Duo" only. Read this first ............................................................................................. 2 Recording movies .................................................................................... 10 Recording still images .............................................................................. 12 Recording/Playing back with ease ........................................................... 14 Getting started Step 1: Checking supplied items.............................................................. 15 Step 2: Charging the battery pack............................................................ 16 Using an outside power source ................................................................................. 19 Step 3: Turning the power on................................................................... 19 Step 4: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder...................................... 20 Adjusting the LCD panel ............................................................................................ 20 Adjusting the viewfinder ............................................................................................. 20 Step 5: Setting the date and time............................................................. 21 Step 6: Inserting the recording media ...................................................... 22 Inserting a cassette tape ........................................................................................... 22 Inserting a "Memory Stick Duo" ................................................................................. 23 Step 7: Setting the screen language ........................................................ 24 Recording Recording movies .................................................................................... 26 Recording for a longer time ....................................................................................... 28 Using zoom ................................................................................................................ 28 Recording in mirror mode .......................................................................................... 29 Using the self-timer .................................................................................................... 29 Recording movies fit for breaking into still images ­ Progressive recording mode ............................................................................ 30 Recording still images ­ Memory photo recording............................. 31 Selecting image quality or size .................................................................................. 33 Using the flash ........................................................................................................... 33 Using the self-timer .................................................................................................... 34 Recording a still image on a "Memory Stick Duo" while recording movies on a tape ............................................................................................................. 35 Recording with ease ­ Easy Handycam .................................................. 36 6 Recording a movie ............................................................................................. 36 Recording a still image ....................................................................................... 37 Making full use of Easy Handycam operation ........................................................... 38 Adjusting the exposure............................................................................. 38 Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects ............................................................... 38 Fixing the exposure for the selected subject ­ Flexible spot meter .......................... 39 Adjusting the exposure manually .............................................................................. 39 Recording in dark places ­ NightShot, etc. .............................................. 40 Adjusting the focus................................................................................... 41 Adjusting the focus for an off-center subject ­ SPOT FOCUS .................................. 41 Adjusting the focus manually .................................................................................... 42 Recording a picture using various effects ................................................ 43 Fading in and out of a scene ­ FADER .............................................................. 43 Using special effects ­ Digital effect .................................................................. 44 Overlaying still images on movies on a tape ­ MEMORY MIX ................................. 46 Searching for the starting point .......................................................... 48 Searching for the last scene of the most recent recording ­ END SEARCH ............ 48 Searching manually ­ EDIT SEARCH ...................................................................... 48 Reviewing the most recently recorded scenes ­ Rec review .................................... 49 Playback Viewing movies recorded on a tape ................................................... 50 Playing back in various modes ................................................................................. 51 Viewing recordings with added effects ­ Digital effect .............................................. 52 Viewing recordings on a "Memory Stick Duo" .................................... 53 Playing back in various modes from a "Memory Stick Duo" ...................................... 54 Playing back with ease ­ Easy Handycam .............................................. 55 Making full use of Easy Handycam operation ........................................................... 56 Various playback functions ...................................................................... 57 Magnifying pictures ­ Tape playback zoom/Memory playback zoom ....................... 57 Displaying the screen indicators ............................................................................... 58 Displaying the date/time and camera settings data ­ Data code .............................. 58 Playing the picture on a TV ...................................................................... 60 Locating a scene on a tape for playback ........................................... 61 Searching quickly for a desired scene ­ Zero set memory ....................................... 61 Searching for a scene using Cassette Memory ­ Title search .................................. 61 Searching for a scene by date of recording ­ Date search ....................................... 62 ,continued 7 Advanced operations Using the Menu Selecting menu items ........................ 63 Using the (CAMERA SET) menu ­ PROGRAM AE/WHITE BAL./16:9 WIDE, etc. .................................... 65 Using the (MEMORY SET) menu ­ BURST/QUALITY/IMAGE SIZE/ ALL ERASE/NEW FOLDER, etc. ...................................................... 71 Using the (PICT. APPLI.) menu ­ PICT. EFFECT/SLIDE SHOW/ FRAME REC/SMTH INT. REC, etc. ............................................... 75 Using the (EDIT/PLAY) menu ­ TITLE/TAPE TITLE, etc. ........... 80 Using the (STANDARD SET) menu ­ REC MODE/MULTI-SOUND/ AUDIO MIX/USB-CAMERA, etc. ............................................... 84 Using the (TIME/LANGU.) menu ­ CLOCK SET/WORLD TIME, etc. ............................................... 89 Customizing Personal Menu .............. 90 Dubbing/Editing Connecting to a VCR or TV ...............93 Dubbing to another tape ..............94 Recording pictures from a VCR or TV .................................................95 Dubbing pictures from a tape to a "Memory Stick Duo" .....................96 Dubbing still images from a "Memory Stick Duo" to a tape ......................97 Dubbing selected scenes from a tape ­ Digital program editing ..............98 Dubbing sound to a recorded tape ..............................................105 Deleting recorded pictures .........107 Marking recorded images with specific information ­ Image protection/ Print mark ...................................108 Printing recorded images (PictBridge compliant printer) .................110 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting ...............................113 Warning indicators and messages ...121 8 Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad ..........126 Usable cassette tapes .....................127 About the "Memory Stick" ................128 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack ................................130 About i.LINK .....................................132 Maintenance and precautions ..........133 Specification ....................................136 Quick Reference Identifying parts and controls ...........139 Index ................................................147 Refer also to other operating instructions supplied with your camcorder: · Editing images with your computer cComputer Applications Guide 9 Quick Start Guide Recording movies 1 Attach the charged battery pack to the camcorder. To charge the battery, see page 16. a Slide the BATT (battery release) b Attach the battery pack with its lever in the direction of 1 and push terminal side facing your camcorder it down in the direction of 2. as shown in the illustration and press Remove the battery terminal cover down the battery pack until it clicks. when it lifts up in the direction of 3. BATT (battery release) lever 2 Insert a cassette into the camcorder. b Insert the cassette with its window-side facing up, then push the center of the back of the cassette. a Slide the OPEN/ EJECT lever in the direction of the arrow to open the lid. The cassette compartment automatically comes out and opens up. OPEN/EJECT lever c Press . Close the cassette lid after the cassette compartment slides back in by itself. Window-side 10 Quick Start Guide 3 Start recording while checking the subject on the LCD screen. The date and time is not set up in the default setting. To set the date and time, see page 21. a Remove the lens cap. b Open the LCD panel. c While pressing the green button, slide the POWER switch down to light up the CAMERA-TAPE lamp. The power turns on. Quick Start Guide d Press REC START/ STOP. Recording starts. To change to standby mode, press REC START/STOP again. You can also use REC START/STOP of the LCD panel. 4 View the recorded picture on the LCD screen. a Slide the POWER switch repeatedly until the PLAY/EDIT lamp lights up. b Touch c Touch (rewind). (play) to start the playback. To stop, press . To turn off the power, slide the POWER switch up to OFF (CHG). Quick Start Guide 11 Recording still images 1 Attach the charged battery pack to the camcorder. To charge the battery, see page 16. a Slide the BATT (battery release) b Attach the battery pack with its lever in the direction of 1 and push terminal side facing your camcorder it down in the direction of 2. as shown in the illustration and press Remove the battery terminal cover down the battery pack until it clicks. when it lifts up in the direction of 3. BATT (battery release) lever 2 Insert a "Memory Stick Duo" into the camcorder. Insert it so that the B mark is at the upper right corner. Push in until it clicks. B mark 12 Quick Start Guide 3 Start recording while checking the subject on the LCD screen. The date and time is not set up in the default setting. To set the date and time, see page 21. a Remove the lens cap. b Open the LCD panel. c While pressing the green button, slide the POWER switch repeatedly until the CAMERA-MEMORY lamp lights up. The power turns on. Quick Start Guide d Press PHOTO lightly. A short beep sound is heard when the focus is adjusted. e Press PHOTO fully. A shutter sound is heard and the still image is recorded on a "Memory Stick Duo." 4 View the recorded picture on the LCD screen. a Slide the POWER switch repeatedly until the PLAY/EDIT lamp lights up. b Touch . The most recently recorded image is displayed. c Touch (next) or (previous) to view images in sequence. To turn off the power, slide the POWER switch up to OFF (CHG). Quick Start Guide 13 Recording/Playing back with ease By switching to Easy Handycam operation, recording/playback operation becomes even easier. Easy Handycam operation allows easy recording/playback for even first time users by providing only the basic functions for recording/playback. Press EASY when recording/ playing back. EASY lights up in blue (1) and screen font size increases (2) during Easy Handycam operation. Easy Handycam operation ON For details, see instructions for each operation. See page 36 for recording, page 55 for playback. 14 Quick Start Guide Getting started Handycam Station (1) Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure you have following items supplied with your camcorder. The number in parentheses indicates the number of that item supplied. "Memory Stick Duo" 16MB (1) You can use only a "Memory Stick Duo," which is about half the size of a standard "Memory Stick," in your camcorder. See page 128 for details. Wireless Remote Commander (1) A button-type lithium battery is already installed. Getting started A/V connecting cable (1) USB cable (1) Memory Stick Duo adaptor (1) If you attach a Memory Stick Duo adaptor to a "Memory Stick Duo," you can use a "Memory Stick Duo" with any of the devices compatible with a standard "Memory Stick." Shoulder Strap (1) AC Adaptor (1) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FF51 (1) If your camcorder is silver, the battery pack NP-FF51 is not separately available in the same color as your camcorder. Battery terminal cover (1) Attached to the camcorder. Power cord (1) CD-ROM "SPVD-012 USB Driver" (1) Cleaning cloth (1) Camera Operations Guide (This manual) (1) Lens cap (1) Attached to the camcorder. Computer Applications Guide (1) Getting started 15 Step 2: Charging the battery pack You can charge the battery by attaching the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (F series) to your camcorder. b Note · You cannot use batteries other than the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (F series) (p. 130). · Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the AC Adaptor or battery terminals with any metallic objects. This may cause a malfunction. · Use a nearby wall outlet when using the AC Adaptor. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet immediately if any malfunction occurs. 1 Attach the charged battery pack to the camcorder. 1 Slide the BATT (battery release) lever in the direction of 1 and push it down in the direction of 2. Remove the battery terminal cover when it lifts up in the direction of 3. BATT (battery release) lever 2 Attach the battery pack with its terminal side facing your camcorder as shown in the following illustration and press down the battery pack until it clicks. DC plug DC IN jack Handycam Station Power cord AC Adaptor To the wall outlet 2 With the v mark on the DC plug facing up, connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack on the Handycam Station. v mark DC IN jack 3 4 16 Getting started Connect the power cord to the AC Adaptor. Connect the power cord to the wall outlet. 5 Insert your camcorder into the Handycam Station. After charging the battery The CHARGE lamp turns off when the battery is fully charged. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack. To remove the battery pack Battery pack Getting started 6 Slide the POWER switch up to OFF (CHG). The CHARGE lamp lights up and charging starts. BATT POWER switch (battery release) lever 1 Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG). 2 Slide the BATT (battery release) lever in the direction of 1 and push it down in the direction of 2. Remove the battery pack when it lifts up in the direction of 3. b Note · Be careful not to drop the battery pack when you remove the battery pack if your camcorder is in a vertical state. · Always attach the terminal cover to protect the battery terminal. If you do not use the battery pack for a long time, use up the battery pack completely before storing it. See page 131 about storage of the battery pack. To charge the battery pack using only the AC Adaptor To check the remaining battery ­ Battery Info DC plug DISPLAY/BATT INFO DC IN jack Power cord To the wall outlet AC Adaptor You can charge the battery pack on a trip, even if you have not brought the Handycam Station along. With the v mark on the DC plug facing front, connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack on your camcorder as shown in the illustration. POWER switch ,continued Getting started 17 You can check the battery's current charge level and its current remaining recording time both during charging or when the power is turned off. With LCD BACKLIGHT set to ON Battery pack Continuous recording time NP-FF50 NP-FF51 (supplied) NP-FF70 NP-FF71 80 90 175 190 1 Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG). 2 Open the LCD panel. 3 Press DISPLAY/BATT INFO. The battery information appears for about 7 seconds. Keep the button pressed to view it for about 20 seconds. Typical* recording time 45 50 95 105 With LCD BACKLIGHT set to OFF Battery pack Continuous recording time 100% BATTERY INFO BATTERY CHARGE LEVEL 0% 50% Typical* recording time 50 55 105 115 NP-FF50 NP-FF51 (supplied) NP-FF70 90 105 190 210 REC TIME AVAILABLE LCD SCREEN: 81 min VIEWFINDER: 94 min A Battery charge level: Displays approximate remaining amount of power left in the battery pack. B Approximate possible recording time using the LCD panel. C Approximate possible recording time using the viewfinder. NP-FF71 Recording time when recording with the viewfinder Approximate number of minutes available when you use a fully charged battery pack at 25°C (77°F). Battery pack Continuous recording time NP-FF50 NP-FF51 (supplied) NP-FF70 90 105 190 210 Charging time Approximate number of minutes required when you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack at 25°C (77°F). (10 ­ 30°C (50 ­ 86°F) recommended.) Battery pack NP-FF50 NP-FF51 (supplied) NP-FF70 NP-FF71 120 130 150 170 Typical* recording time 50 55 105 115 NP-FF71 * Approximate number of minutes when recording while you repeatedly record, start/stop, slide the POWER switch to change the power mode, and zoom. The actual battery life may be shorter. Recording time when recording with the LCD screen on Approximate number of minutes available when you use a fully charged battery pack at 25°C (77°F). Playing time Approximate number of minutes available when you use a fully charged battery pack at 25°C (77°F). 18 Getting started Battery pack LCD panel opened* NP-FF50 NP-FF51 (supplied) NP-FF70 NP-FF71 125 140 260 285 LCD panel closed 135 155 285 310 Step 3: Turning the power on You need to slide the POWER switch repeatedly to select the desired power mode to record or play. When using this camcorder for the first time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears (p. 21). * With LCD BACKLIGHT set to ON. b Note · The power will not be supplied from the battery pack even when the power cord is disconnected from the wall outlet in the following cases: ­ When the AC adaptor is connected to the DC IN jack of your camcorder ­ When the AC adaptor is connected to the DC IN jack of the Handycam Station and your camcorder is attached to the Handycam Station · The recording and playback time will be shorter when you use your camcorder in low temperature. · The CHARGE lamp flashes during charging, or the battery information will not be correctly displayed in following conditions: ­ The battery pack is not attached correctly. ­ The battery pack is damaged. ­ The battery pack is fully discharged. (For Battery information only.) · With a large capacity battery pack (NP-FF70/FF71) installed, your camcorder will be less balanced support it properly when placing your camcorder on a table etc., in this case. Getting started While pressing the green button, slide the POWER switch down. The power turns on. To enter the recording or playing mode, slide the switch repeatedly until the respective lamp for the desired power mode lights up. Using an outside power source · CAMERA-TAPE mode: To record on a tape. · CAMERA-MEMORY mode: To record on a "Memory Stick Duo." · PLAY/EDIT mode: To play or edit pictures on a tape or "Memory Stick Duo." You can use the AC Adaptor as the power source when you do not want the battery to run out. While you are using the AC Adaptor, the battery pack will not lose its charge even when it is attached to your camcorder. PRECAUTION Even if your camcorder is turned off, AC power (house current) is still supplied to it while connected to the wall outlet via the AC Adaptor. To turn off the power Slide the POWER switch up to OFF (CHG). Connect your camcorder as shown in "Charging the battery pack" (p. 16). Getting started 19 Step 4: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder Adjusting the LCD panel You can adjust the angle and brightness of the LCD panel to meet various recording situations. Even when there are obstructions between you and the subject, you can check the subject on the LCD screen during recording by adjusting the angle of the LCD panel. Maximum 180 degrees z Tip · If you rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees to the lens side, you can close the LCD panel with the LCD screen facing out. · If you are using the battery pack for power source, you can adjust the brightness by selecting [LCD BL LEVEL] from the [LCD/VF SET] on the (STANDARD SET) menu (p. 85). · When you use your camcorder in bright conditions, press LCD BACKLIGHT to switch off the LCD screen backlight. ( appears on the screen.) This setting saves battery power. · Even if you adjust the LCD screen backlight, the recorded picture will not be affected. · You can turn off the operation confirmation beep by setting [BEEP] in the (STANDARD SET) menu to [OFF] (p. 87). Adjusting the viewfinder You can view images using the viewfinder when you close the LCD panel. Use the viewfinder when the battery is running out, or when the screen is hard to see. Maximum 90 degrees Open the LCD panel. LCD BACKLIGHT Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder, then rotate it to the desired position. Viewfinder lens adjustment lever To adjust the brightness of the LCD screen 1 Touch . 2 Touch [LCD BRIGHT]. If the item is not displayed on the screen, touch / . If you cannot find it, touch [MENU], (STANDARD SET) menu, then touch [LCD/VF SET] (p. 85). Adjust the viewfinder lens adjustment lever until the picture is clear. To use the viewfinder during the operation When you are recording on a tape or a "Memory Stick Duo," you can adjust the exposure (p. 38) and fader (p. 43) while checking the image on 3 Adjust the item with touch . / , then 20 Getting started the viewfinder. Have the LCD panel rotated 180 degrees and closed with the screen facing out. 1 Set the power mode to CAMERA-TAPE or CAMERA-MEMORY (p. 19). Step 5: Setting the date and time Set the date and time when using this camcorder for the first time. If you do not set the date and time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears every time you turn on your camcorder. 2 Close the LCD panel with the screen facing out. appears on the screen. 3 Touch . [Set LCD off?] appears on the screen. The LCD screen is turned off. 4 Touch [YES]. 5 Touch the LCD screen while checking the display in the viewfinder. [EXPOSURE], etc. are displayed. Getting started 6 Touch the button you want to set. · [EXPOSURE]: Adjust with / and touch . · [FADER]: Touch it repeatedly to select a desired effect (only in the CAMERATAPE mode). · : The LCD screen lights up. To hide the buttons on the LCD screen, touch . z Tip · To adjust the brightness of the viewfinder backlight, select (STANDARD SET) menu, [LCD/VF SET], then [VF B.LIGHT] (when you are using the battery pack, p. 85). b Note · If you do not use your camcorder for about 3 months, the built-in rechargeable button-type battery gets discharged and the date and time settings may be cleared from the memory. In that case, charge the rechargeable button-type battery (p. 135) and then set the date and time again. POWER switch 1 2 Turn on your camcorder (p. 19). Open the LCD panel. Proceed to step 7 when you set the clock for the first time. 3 Touch 60min . ­ :­ ­ :­ ­ MENU 1/3 EXPO­ SURE SPOT FOCUS PRGRAM AE FADER SPOT METER ,continued Getting started 21 4 Touch [MENU]. 60min ­:­­:­­ Step 6: Inserting the recording media Inserting a cassette tape CAMERA SET PROGRAM AE SPOT METER EXPOSURE OK 5 Select (TIME/LANGU.) with / , then touch . 60min DISPLA Y ­:­­:­­ You can use mini DV cassettes only. For details on these cassettes (such as writeprotection), see page 127. b Note · Do not force the cassette into the compartment. This may cause a malfunction of your camcorder. MENU ROTATE A. SHUT OFF CLOCK SET WORLD ­­:­­:­­ LANGUAGE PROGRAM AE OK 6 1 Select [CLOCK SET] with then touch . CLOCK SET ­:­­:­­ / , Slide the OPEN/EJECT lever in the direction of the arrow and open the lid. OPEN/EJECT lever Lid DATE 2004 Y JANM 1D 12: 00 AM OK 7 Set [Y] (year) with . CLOCK SET ­:­­:­­ / , then touch The cassette compartment automatically comes out and opens up. DATE 2004Y JAN M 1D 12: 00 AM 2 Insert a cassette with its window-side facing up. Window-side OK You can set any year up to the year 2079. 8 Set [M] (month), [D] (day), hour and minute in the same way as was done in step 7, then touch . For midnight, set it to 12:00AM. For midday, set it to 12:00PM. The clock starts to move. Push the center of the back of the cassette lightly. 22 Getting started 3 Press . Inserting a "Memory Stick Duo" The cassette compartment automatically slides back in. For details on the "Memory Stick Duo" (such as write-protection), see page 128. b Note · You can use only a "Memory Stick Duo," which is about half the size of a standard "Memory Stick," in your camcorder (p. 128). Do not try to force any other type of "Memory Stick" into the "Memory Stick Duo" slot. Getting started 4 Close the lid. To eject the cassette 1 Slide the OPEN/EJECT lever in the direction of the arrow and open the lid. The cassette compartment automatically comes out and opens up. . The cassette compartment automatically slides back in. Access lamp 2 Take out the cassette, then press 3 Close the lid. B mark Insert the "Memory Stick Duo" with the B mark at the upper right corner until it clicks. To eject a "Memory Stick Duo" Lightly push the "Memory Stick Duo" in once. Lightly push in once. b Note · If you force the "Memory Stick Duo" into the "Memory Stick Duo" slot in the wrong direction, the ,continued Getting started 23 "Memory Stick Duo" slot may be damaged or the still image in the "Memory Stick Duo" may be erased. · Do not insert anything other than a "Memory Stick Duo" into the "Memory Stick Duo" slot. Doing so may cause a malfunction of your camcorder. · When the access lamp is lit or flashing, your camcorder is reading/writing data from/to the "Memory Stick Duo." Do not shake or knock your camcorder, turn the power off, eject the "Memory Stick Duo," or remove the battery pack. Otherwise, image data may be damaged. Step 7: Setting the screen language You can select the language to be used on the LCD screen. POWER switch 1 2 3 Turn on your camcorder. Open the LCD panel. Touch . 4 Touch [LANGUAGE]. If the item is not displayed on the screen, touch / . If you cannot find it, touch [MENU], and select it from the (TIME/LANGU.) menu (p. 89). 60min LANGUAGE: 0:00:00 STBY ENGLISH ENG LISH 1/2 ENG [SIMP] ESPA ÑOL