Digit Al Camcorder: DSR-PD100A/PD100AP
Digit Al Camcorder: DSR-PD100A/PD100AP
Digit Al Camcorder: DSR-PD100A/PD100AP
DSR-PD100A/PD100AP
Digit al
Camcorder
Operat ing Inst ruct ions
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly,
and retain it for future reference.
Ow ner’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 For the Customers in the U.S.A.
CAUTION
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not
expressly approved in this manual could void your
not expose the unit to rain or authority to operate this equipment.
moisture.
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: SONY
CAUTION Model No.: DSR-PD100A
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.
DO NOT OPEN
Address: 1 Sony Drive, Park Ridge, NJ,
07656 USA
CAUTION : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
Telephone No.: 201-930-6970
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). Operation is subject to the following two conditions.:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference,
NO USER•SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
and (2)this device must accept any interference
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Types of differences
M odel number Color system Drop frame system
DSR-PD100A NTSC Drop frame or non-drop frame
DSR-PD100AP PAL —
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.
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Using t his m anual
[a] [b]
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Checking supplied accessories
Check that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder.
1 2 3 4
9 0 !¡
!™ !£ !¢
1 Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 142) 8 Pouch for XLR adaptor (1)
When not using the XLR adaptor, put the
2 AC-L10A AC pow er adaptor (1), adaptor into the pouch.
Pow er cord (mains lead) (1) (p. 9, 27)
The shape of the plug varies from region to 9 A/ V connecting cable (1) (p. 72, 82)
region.
0 Shoulder strap (1) (p. 143)
3 NP-F330 battery pack (1) (p. 8)
!¡ Lens cap (1) (p. 13)
4 Size AA (R6) battery for Remote
Commander (2) (p. 142) !™ Lens hood (1) (p. 15)
5 PC card adaptor (1), PC card adaptor case (1) !£ Wide conversion lens (1), w ide conversion
(p. 92) lens hood (1) (p. 64)
6 “M emory Stick” (1), label (1) (p. 92) !¢ i.LINK cable (1) (DSR-PD100AP only) (p. 83)
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Get t ing st art ed
1 2
Note on installing the NP-F730/ F730H/ F750/ F930/ F950/ F960 battery pack
Use the camcorder while stretching out the viewfinder.
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Inst alling and charging t he bat t ery pack
Getting started
(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.
POWER
VTR
OFF
CAMERA
MEMORY
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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Inst alling and charging t he bat t ery pack
Charging t im e
Battery pack Charging time *
NP-F330 (supplied) 150 (90)
NP-F530/NP-F550 210 (150)
NP-F730/NP-F750/NP-F730H** 300 (240)
NP-F930/NP-F950 390 (330)
NP-F960 420 (360)
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.
10 *** NP-F730H is sold only in the U.S.A.
Inst alling and charging t he bat t ery pack
Getting started
To rem ove t he bat t ery 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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Insert ing a casset t e
You can use mini DVCAM cassette with logo*.
Make sure that the power source is installed.
(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.
1 2 3
PUSH
To eject t he casset t e
While pressing the small blue button on the EJECT switch, slide it in the direction of the
arrow.
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Basic operat ions
Basic operations
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.
2 1
7 0 min STBY –:––:––
POWER
VTR
OFF
CAMERA
MEMORY
3
7 0 min REC 0:00:00
POWER
VTR
6 0 min
OFF
CAMERA
MEMORY
[b]
POWER
VTR
VTR
2 5 min
OFF
OFF
CAMERA
MEMORY
CAMERA
MEMORY
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Cam era recording
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.
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Cam era recording
Basic operations
Align the protruding part
with the groove on the hood.
W T W T
15
Cam era recording
W T W T
[b] [a]
1 2
OPEN 180°
LCD BRIGHT
90°
90°
90°
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Cam era recording
Basic operations
[a] [b]
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.
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Cam era recording
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Cam era recording
Self -t im er 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
Basic operations
the countdown, the beep sound gets faster, then recording starts automatically at
the time you set.
START/STOP
To st op self -t im er recording
Press START/STOP.
Use the Remote Commander for convenience.
Note
The display may become darker right after pressing the button. This is not a malfunction.
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Hint s f or bet t er shoot ing
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]
[b] [c]
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Hint s f or bet t er shoot ing
Basic operations
•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 t he recorded pict ure
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 – Œ side of EDITSEARCH momentarily; the last few seconds of the
recorded portion plays back (Rec Review ). Hold down the – side 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
2 1
POWER
VTR
OFF
CAMERA
MEMORY
EDITSEARCH
EDITSEARCH
END SEARCH
To st op playback
Release EDITSEARCH.
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.
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Playing back a t ape
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 +/–.
Basic operations
You can also monitor the picture on a TV screen, after connecting the camcorder to a TV or
VCR.
4 5
REW PLAY FF REW PLAY FF
LCD BRIGHT
3
POWER
VTR
OFF
CAMERA
MEMORY
2
VOLUME
DISPLAY
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 t ape
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.
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Searching f or t he end of t he pict ure
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.
Basic operations
END SEARCH
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Advanced operat ions
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Using alt ernat ive pow er sources
1 2, 3
Advanced operations
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 t he m ode set t ings
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.
1 CAMERA
MANUA L S E T VTR SET
VTR
2 VTR SET
H i F i SOUND
AUD I O M I X
AUTO SHTR H i F i SOUND
P ROG . S C A N AUD I O M I X
MENU OTHERS
BEEP
C O MM A N D E R
D I SPLAY
DV ED I T I NG
3 OTHERS
BEEP
C O MM A N D E R
D I SPLAY
NORMA L
[ MENU ] : END
DV ED I T I NG
RE TURN
OTHERS
BEEP ME L ODY
C O MM A N D E R NORMA L
D I SPLAY OF F
DV ED I T I NG
RE TURN
4 OTHERS
BEEP
C O MM A N D E R
D I SPLAY
ME L ODY
NORMA L
OF F
DV ED I T I NG
RE TURN
5 MENU OTHERS
BEEP
C O MM A N D E R
OF F
D I SPLAY
DV ED I T I NG
RE TURN
(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.
28 •While recording in mirror mode, you cannot operate the menu system.
Changing t he m ode set t ings
Advanced operations
• Select OFF and the electronic shutter does not function even in bright conditions.
AE SHIFT
Adjust the setting level of AE (Automatic Exposure). See page 52 for details.
AUDIO M IX*
Select this item to adjust the balance between the stereo 1 and stereo 2 by turning the control
dial.
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 (–).
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.
FORM AT
Select this item to format “Memory Stick”s or PC cards. See page 96 for details.
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Changing t he m ode set t ings
PHOTO SAVE
Select this item to duplicate still pictures. See page 100 for details.
It em s f or t he CM SET m enu
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.
Advanced operations
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.
It em s f or t he SETUP m enu
CLOCK SET
Select this item to reset the date or time.
It em s f or t he OTHERS m enu
WORLD TIM E
Select this item to set the clock by a time difference. See page 121 for details.
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.
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.
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Phot o recording
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.
Advanced operations
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.
1 2 CAPTURE
POWER
VTR
PHOTO
OFF
CAMERA
MEMORY
3 •••••••
PHOTO
33
Phot o recording
Video printer
LINE IN
VIDEO S VIDEO
S VIDEO
AUDIO/VIDEO
Ç : Signal flow (not supplied)
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Shoot ing w it h all t he 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.
Advanced operations
(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.
1 MENU
2-4 MANUA L S E T
AUTO SHTR
P ROG . S C A N
MANUA L S E T
AUTO SHTR
P ROG . S C A N OF F
[ M E N U ] : RE EN TD U R N ON
5 MENU
P ROG . S C A N
MANUA L S E T
AUTO SHTR
P ROG . S C A N ON
[ M E N U ] : RE EN TD U R N
[ MENU ] : END
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Using t he FADER f unct ion
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
1 FADER
2
POWER
VTR
FADER
MONOTONE
OFF
CAMERA
MEMORY
OVERLAP
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Using t he FADER f unct ion
You cannot use the fader function in the follow ing 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.
Advanced operations
The fader function is effective in the follow ing 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
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Shoot ing w it h backlight ing
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]
Af t er shoot ing
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.
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Using t he w ide m ode f unct ion
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]
Advanced operations
(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.
1 3,4 CAMERA S E T
POWER
VTR
D Z OOM
1 6 : 9W I DE
S T E ADY SHOT
AE SH I F T
OFF
GA I N SH I F T
F RAME REC
CAMERA
I N T . CR AE M
CE R A S E T
MEMORY
D Z OOM
1 6 : 9W I DE OF F
[ M E N U ] S: TE EN AD D Y S H O T O N
AE SH I F T
GA I N SH I F T
F RAME REC
I NT . REC
RE TURN
[ MENU ] : END
5 CAMERA S E T
D Z OOM
1 6 : 9W I DE ON
S T E ADY SHOT
AE SH I F T
GA I N SH I F T
F RAME REC
I NT . REC
R E 1T 6U R
: 9NW I D E
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.
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Enjoying pict ure ef f ect
Advanced operations
NEG.ART
SEPIA
B&W
SOLARIZE
1 PICTURE
EFFECT
SLIM
STRETCH
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Recording w it h various eff ect s – digit al eff ect
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.
LUM I.
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 M OVIE
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.
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Recording w it h various ef f ect s – digit al ef f ect
2,3
STILL
FLASH
LUMI.
Advanced operations
TRAIL
1 DIGITAL
EFFECT OLD MOVIE
4 STILL IIIIIIII
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Shoot ing w it h m anual adjust m ent
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 M ENU
Recording level, deactivating the Steady Shot, gain shift, and AE shift
Functions you can adjust by using other buttons/ sw itches
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).
[a]
[b] [c]
HOLD
[a] [b]
[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.
44 (3) Turn the control dial to adjust the exposure.
Shoot ing w it h m anual adjust m ent
1
AUTO
LOCK 2
F5.6 0dB
HOLD
Advanced operations
To ret urn t o aut om at ic exposure m ode
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.
1
AUTO
LOCK 2
60
HOLD
(Illustration: DSR-PD100A)
To ret urn t o aut om at ic shut t er speed m ode
Set AUTO LOCK selector to AUTO LOCK or press SHUTTER SPEED to turn off the shutter
speed indicator.
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Shoot ing w it h m anual adjust m ent
1
AUTO
LOCK 2 WHT BAL
HOLD
3
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Shoot ing w it h m anual adjust m ent
Advanced operations
To ret urn t o aut om at ic adjust m ent s
Set AUTO LOCK selector to AUTO LOCK or press WHT BAL to turn off the white balance
indicator.
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Shoot ing w it h m anual adjust m ent
1 5,6
POWER
VTR
TAPE SET
A U I D O MO D E
OFF
M I C LEVEL AUTO
REMA I N MANUA L
CAMERA
T I ME CODE
MEMORY
RE TURN
TAPE SET
M I C LEVEL
LEVEL SET
[ M E N U ] : E RN ED T U R N
2,8 MENU
[ MENU ] : END
TAPE SET
A U I D O MO D E
M I C LEVEL AUTO [ MENU ] : END
[ M E N U ] : E RN ED M A I N
T I ME CODE
RE TURN
[ MENU ] : END
(Illustration: DSR-PD100A)
Using t he ND f ilt er
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.
Advanced operations
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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Shoot ing w it h m anual adjust m ent
ZEBRA
OFF
70
100
50
Shoot ing w it h m anual adjust m ent
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.
Advanced operations
(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.
1 3,4 CAMERA S E T
D Z OOM
1 6 : 9W I DE
POWER
VTR
S T E ADY SHOT
AE SH I F T
GA I N SH I F T
F RAME REC
OFF
I NT . REC
CAMERA
CAMERA S E T
MEMORY
[ M E N U ] D: E ZN OD O M
1 6 : 9W I DE
S T E ADY SHOT ON
AE SH I F T
GA I N SH I F T
F RAME REC
I NT . REC
RE TURN
[ MENU ] : END
5 CAMERA S E T
D Z OOM
1 6 : 9W I DE
S T E ADY SHOT ON
AE SH I F T OF F
2,6
GA I N SH I F T
MENU F RAME REC
I NT . REC
RE TURN
CAMERA S E T
[ M E N U ] D: E ZN OD O M
1 6 : 9W I DE
S T E ADY SHOT OF F
AE SH I F T
GA I N SH I F T
F RAME REC
I NT . REC
RE TURN
[ MENU ] : END
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Shoot ing w it h m anual adjust m ent
1 3,4 CAMERA S E T
D Z OOM
POWER
1 6 : 9W I DE
VTR
S T E ADY SHOT
AE SH I F T
GA I N SH I F T
OFF
F RAME REC
I NT . REC
CAMERA
MEMORY
CAMERA S E T
[ M E N U ] D: E ZN OD O M
1 6 : 9W I DE
S T E ADY SHOT
AE SH I F T
GA I N SH I F T
F RAME REC
I NT . REC
RE TURN
[ MENU ] : END
5
MENU
2,6
CAMERA S E T
AE SH I F T
[ MENU ] : END
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Shoot ing w it h m anual adjust m ent
Advanced operations
1 3,4 CAMERA S E T
D Z OOM
1 6 : 9W I DE
POWER
VTR
S T E ADY SHOT
AE SH I F T
GA I N SH I F T
F RAME REC
OFF
I NT . REC
CAMERA
CAMERA S E T
MEMORY
[ M E N U ] D: E ZN OD O M
1 6 : 9W I DE
S T E ADY SHOT
AE SH I F T
GA I N SH I F T 0dB
F RAME REC
I NT . REC
RE TURN
[ MENU ] : END
5 CAMERA S E T
D Z OOM
1 6 : 9W I DE
S T E ADY SHOT
AE SH I F T
2,6
GA I N SH I F T 0dB
MENU F RAME REC –3dB
I NT . REC
RE TURN
CAMERA S E T
[ M E N U ] D: E ZN OD O M
1 6 : 9W I DE
S T E ADY SHOT
AE SH I F T
GA I N SH I F T – 3 d B
F RAME REC
I NT . REC
RE TURN
[ MENU ] : END
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Using t he PROGRAM AE f unct ion
You can select from five PROGRAM AE (Auto Exposure) modes to suit your shooting
situation, referring to the following.
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Using t he PROGRAM AE f unct ion
Advanced operations
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.
AUTO
1 LOCK
3,4
HOLD
2 PROGRAM
AE
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Using t he PROGRAM AE f unct ion
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Focusing m anually
When t o use m anual f ocus
In the following cases you should obtain better results by adjusting the focus manually.
Advanced operations
• 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 m anually
1 FOCUS
AUTO
2 MANUAL
INFINITY
PUSH AUTO
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.
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Int erval recording
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.
Advanced operations
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.
1 9
POWER
POWER
VTR
VTR
I NTERVA L
OFF
OFF
CAMERA
CAMERA
MEMORY
MEMORY
MENU
2,8 6
1 2
3,4
CAMERA S E T CAMERA S E T
CAMERA S E T I NT . REC I NT . REC
D Z OOM I NTERVA L 3 0 SEC I NTERVA L 3 0 SEC
1 6 : 9W I DE REC T I ME REC T I ME 1M I N
S T E ADY SHOT RE TURN RE TURN 5M I N
AE SH I F T 1 0M I N
GA I N SH I F T
F RAME REC
I NT . REC
CAMERA S E T
[ MENU ] : END [ MENU ] : END
[ M E N U ] D: E ZN OD O M
1 6 : 9W I DE
S T E ADY SHOT
AE SH I F T
GA I N SH I F T
3 4
F RAME REC CAMERA S E T CAMERA S E T
I NT . REC OF F I NT . REC I NT . REC
RE TURN I NTERVA L I NTERVA L
REC T I ME 0 . 5 SEC REC T I ME 0 . 5 SEC
[ MENU ] : END RE TURN RE TURN 1 SEC
1 . 5 SEC
2 SEC
7
S T E ADY SHOT CAMERA S E T
AE SH I F T D Z OOM
GA I N SH I F T 1 6 : 9W I DE
F RAME REC S T E ADY SHOT
I NT . REC ON AE SH I F T
RE TURN OF F GA I N SH I F T
SET F RAME REC
[ MENU ] : END I NT . REC ON
RE TURN
[ MENU ] : END
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Int erval recording
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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.
Advanced operations
(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.
1 7,8
POWER
POWER
VTR
VTR
OFF
OFF
CAMERA
CAMERA
MEMORY
MEMORY
2,6 MENU
3,4 CAMERA S E T
D Z OOM
5 CAMERA S E T
D Z OOM
1 6 : 9W I DE 1 6 : 9W I DE
S T E ADY SHOT S T E ADY SHOT
AE SH I F T AE SH I F T
GA I N SH I F T GA I N SH I F T
F RAME REC F RAME REC OF F
I NT . REC I NT . REC ON
RE TURN
CAMERA S E T CAMERA S E T
[ M E N U ] D: E ZN OD O M [ M E N U ] D: E ZN OD O M
1 6 : 9W I DE 1 6 : 9W I DE
S T E ADY SHOT S T E ADY SHOT
AE SH I F T AE SH I F T
GA I N SH I F T GA I N SH I F T
F RAME REC OF F F RAME REC ON
I NT . REC I NT . REC
RE TURN RE TURN
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Cut recording
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Connect ing t he ext ernal m icrophone w it h t he
XLR connect or
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.
Advanced operations
1 2 3
4 5 6
+48V
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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At t aching t he supplied w ide 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.
Advanced operations
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.
1,8 TITLE
2 PRESET T I T L E
SCENE 1
SCENE 2
SCENE 3
PRESET T I T L E
SCENE 1
SCENE 2
SCENE 3
SCENE 4 SCENE 4
SCENE 5 SCENE 5
SCENE 6 SCENE 6
SCENE 7 SCENE 7
SCENE 8 SCENE 8
RE TURN
[ T I T L E ] : END [ T I T L E ] : END
3 PRESET T I T L E
SCENE 1
SCENE 2
SCENE 3
SCENE 4
T I TLE
SCENE 6
SCENE 5
SCENE 6
SCENE 7
SCENE 8
RE TURN
[ T I T L E ] : END [ T I T L E ] : END
4-6 S I Z E SMA L L
S I ZE L ARGE
T I TLE
SCENE 6
SCENE 6
[ T I T L E ] : END
7
SCENE 6
To use t he cust om t it le
When you want to use the custom title, select in step 2.
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Superim posing a t it le
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Superim posing a t it le
Erasing a t it le
(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 2,3
Advanced operations
MENU
CM S E T CM S E T
CM S E A R C H CM S E A R C H
T I T L EERASE T I T L EERASE
T I T L E DSP L T I T L E DSP L
TAPE T I TLE TAPE T I TLE
ERASE A L L ERASE A L L
. RE TURN
4,5
MENU T I T L E ERASE
ERASE OK ?
1 SCENE 1 4 SCENE 4
2 SCENE 2 ERASE OK ? RE TURN
3 SCENE 3 ERASE
4 SCENE 4
5 SCENE 5
6 SCENE 6
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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M aking a cust om t it le
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 TITLE
2 T I TLE SET
C O S T O M 1 " – – – – – – – – – – – .. "
C O S T O M 2 " – – – – – – – – – – – .. "
T I TLE SET
–––––––––––––––––––––
–––––––––––––––––––––
RE TURN
[ T I T L E ] : END [ T I T L E ] : END
3 T I TLE SET
–––––––––––––––––––––
–––––––––––––––––––––
T I TLE SET
–––––––––––––––––––––
RE TURN ABCDE 1 2 3 4 5
FGH I J 6 7 8 9 0
K L MNO ' , . / –
PQRS T [ ]
U VWX Y [ S E T ]
Z& ? !
[ T I T L E ] : END [ T I T L E ] : END
4-6
T I TLE SET T I TLE SET
––––––––––––––––––––– –––––––––––––––––––––
7
ABCDE 1 2 3 4 5 ABCDE 1 2 3 4 5
FGH I J 6 7 8 9 0 FGH I J 6 7 8 9 0
K L MNO ' , . / – K L MNO ' , . / –
PQRS T [ ] PQRS T [ ]
U VWX Y [ S E T ] U VWX Y [ S E T ]
Z& ? ! Z& ? !
[ T I T L E ] : END [ T I T L E ] : END
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M aking a cust om t it le
If you take 5 minutes or longer to enter characters w hile 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 charact er
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.
Advanced operations
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Labeling a casset t e
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 2 4,5
POWER
VTR
MENU CM S E T
CM S E A R C H
T I T L EERASE
T I T L E DSP L
OFF
TAPE T I TLE
ERASE A L L
CAMERA
MEMORY
CM S E T
CM S E A R C H
T I T L EERASE
[ M E N U ] T: IE TN LD E D S P L
TAPE T I TLE ––––––––––
ERASE A L L
1 MENU T A P E T I T L L
–––––––––––––––––––––
[ M E N U ] A: BE CN DD E
12345
FGH I J 6 7 8 9 0
K L MNO ' , . / –
PQRS T [ ]
U VWX Y [ S E T ]
Z& ? !
[ MENU ] : END
6-8
MENU T A P E T I T L L MENU T A P E T I T L L
9
––––––––––––––––––––– –––––––––––––––––––––
ABCDE 1 2 3 4 5 ABCDE 1 2 3 4 5
FGH I J 6 7 8 9 0 FGH I J 6 7 8 9 0
K L MNO ' , . / – K L MNO ' , . / –
PQRS T [ ] PQRS T [ ]
U VWX Y [ S E T ] U VWX Y [ S E T ]
Z& ? ! Z& ? !
MENU T A P E T I T L L
MENU T A P E T I T L L MENU T A P E T I T L L
MU S I C – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –
––––––––––––––––––––– M– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –
ABCDE 1 2 3 4 5
ABCDE 1 2 3 4 5 ABCDE 1 2 3 4 5
FGH I J 6 7 8 9 0
FGH I J 6 7 8 9 0 FGH I J 6 7 8 9 0
K L MNO ' , . / –
K L MNO ' , . / – K L MNO ' , . / –
PQRS T [ ]
PQRS T [ ] PQRS T [ ]
U VWX Y [ S E T ]
U VWX Y [ S E T ] U VWX Y [ S E T ]
Z& ? !
Z& ? ! Z& ? !
[ MENU ] : END
[ MENU ] : END [ MENU ] : END
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Labeling a casset t e
To erase a charact er
In step 6 turn the control dial to select [ M ], then press the dial. The last character is erased.
Advanced operations
When the label is displayed, up to 4 titles also appear.
Note on “-----” indicator displayed on the LCD screen or in the view finder
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.
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Wat ching 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.
(not supplied)
IN
S VIDEO [a]
S VIDEO
VIDEO
[b]
AUDIO AUDIO/VIDEO
Ç : Signal flow
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View ing t he pict ure w it h t he pict ure eff ect
You can play back recorded images with the picture effect. The available picture effects are
NEG. ART, SEPIA, B&W and SOLARIZE.
1 PICTURE
NEG . ART
EFFECT
Advanced operations
To ret urn t o norm al m ode
Press PICTURE EFFECT so that the indicator disappears.
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View ing t he pict ure w it h t he digit al eff ect
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.
1 DIGITAL
ST I LL
EFFECT
2,3
4
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Searching the boundaries of recorded tape w ith
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.
Advanced operations
(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.
POWER
5 1
VTR
DA T E SEARCH
SEARCH 1 SEP / 5 / 9 9
MODE
OFF
2 SEP / 6 / 9 9
3 DEC / 24 / 9 9
4 J AN / 1 / 0 0
CAMERA
MEMORY
5 FEB / 11 / 0 0
6 APR / 29 / 0 0
2 MENU
3,4
6 DA T E SEARCH
1 SEP / 5 / 9 9
CM S E T
CM S E A R C H ON
T I T L E ERA S E OFF
2 SEP / 6 / 9 9 T I T L E DSP L
3 DEC / 24 / 9 9 TAPE T I TLE
4 J AN / 1 / 0 0 ERASE A L L
5 FEB / 11 / 0 0 RE TURN
6 APR / 29 / 0 0
[ M E N U ] : E ND
POWER
5 1
VTR
DA T E SEARCH
SEARCH
MODE
OFF
CAMERA
MEMORY
2 MENU
3,4
6 CM S E T
CM S E A R C H
T I T L EERASE
T I T L E DSP L
ON
CM S E T
CM S E A R C H ON
T I T L EERASE OF F
T I T L E DSP L
TAPE T I TLE TAPE T I TLE
ERASE A L L ERASE A L L
RE TURN RE TURN
To stop searching
76 Press p.
Searching the boundaries of recorded tape w ith
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.
Advanced operations
(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.
POWER
5 1
VTR
T I T L E SEARCH
SEARCH 1 SCENE 1
MODE
OFF
2 SCENE 2
3 SCENE 3
4 SCENE 4
CAMERA
MEMORY
5 SCENE 5
6 SCENE 6
2 MENU
3,4
6 T I T L E SEARCH
3 SCENE 3
CM S E T
CM S E A R C H ON
T I T L EERASE OF F
4 SCENE 4 T I T L E DSP L
5 SCENE 5 TAPE T I TLE
6 SCENE 6 ERASE A L L
7 SCENE 7 RE TURN
8 SCENE 8
[ MENU ] : END
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.
POWER
5 1
VTR
PHOTO S E ARCH
SEARCH 1 SEP / 5 / 9 9 5 : 3 0 PM
MODE
OFF
2 SEP / 6 / 9 9 8 : 5 0 AM
3 DEC / 24 / 9 9 10 : 3 0 AM
4 J AN / 1 / 0 0 11 : 2 5 PM
CAMERA
MEMORY
5 FEB / 11 / 0 0 4 : 1 1 PM
6 APR / 29 / 0 0 1 : 4 5 PM
2 MENU
3,4
6 PHOTO S E ARCH
1 SEP / 5 / 9 9 5 : 3 0 PM
CM S E T
CM S E A R C H ON
T I T L E ERA S E OFF
2 SEP / 6 / 9 9 8 : 5 0 AM T I T L E DSP L
3 DEC / 24 / 9 9 10 : 3 0 AM TAPE T I TLE
4 J AN / 1 / 0 0 11 : 2 5 PM ERASE A L L
5 FEB / 11 / 0 0 4 : 1 1 PM RE TURN
6 APR / 29 / 0 0 1 : 4 5 PM
[ M E N U ] : E ND
(Illustration: DSR-PD100A)
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Searching f or a phot o – phot o search/phot o 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.
Advanced operations
(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.
POWER
5 1
VTR
PHOTO S E ARCH
SEARCH
MODE
OFF
CAMERA
MEMORY
2 MENU
3,4
6 CM S E T
CM S E A R C H ON
T I T L EERASE OF F
T I T L E DSP L
TAPE T I TLE
ERASE A L L
RE TURN
[ MENU ] : END
To stop searching
Press p.
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Searching f or a phot o – phot o search/phot o scan
POWER
2 1
VTR
SEARCH
MODE
OFF
PHOTO 0 0
SCAN
CAMERA
MEMORY
3
To stop scanning
Press p.
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Displaying recording dat a – dat a code
f unct ion
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.
DATA CODE
Advanced operations
AUTO
OC T 2 6 1 9 9 9 6 0 AWB
1 2 : 0 5 : 5 6 AM F11 0 dB
(DSR-PD100A)
AUTO
26 10 1999 6 0 AWB
1 2 : 0 5 : 56 F11 0 dB
(DSR-PD100AP)
To select t he it em s t o 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 w ith adjusting the exposure to the darkest manually
“CLOSE” appears at the position of the iris indicator on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder.
Note
The pictures taken with the memory card slot is not recorded with the camera data.
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Edit ing ont o anot her t ape
You can create your own video program by editing with any other DVCAM,
DV, 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).
Using t he A/V connect ing cable [a] or S video connect ing cable
(not supplied) [b]
Set the input selector on the VCR to LINE.
TV
(not supplied)
S VIDEO IN
[b] S VIDEO
VIDEO IN AUDIO/VIDEO
VCR [a]
AUDIO IN
: Signal flow
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Edit ing ont o anot her t ape
Advanced operations
DV S VIDEO LANC
DV IN/OUT
DV IN/OUT
ç : Signal flow
Notes on editing w hen 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 st op edit ing
Press π on both the camcorder and the VCR.
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Edit ing part ially on a m ini DVCAM t ape – DV
synchro-edit ing
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.
POWER
7,9 REW PLAY FF
2
VTR
OFF
STOP PAUSE REC
CAMERA
MEMORY
MENU
4
7,9
5,6 OTHERS
BEEP
C O MM A N D E R
D I SPLAY
OTHERS
BEEP
C O MM A N D E R
D I SPLAY
DV ED I T I NG DV ED I T I NG RE ADY
RE TURN
8,10 DV ED I T I NG
IN OU T
0 : 23 : 12 : 01 DV ED I T I NG
IN OU T
0 : 23 : 12 : 01
DV I N
[ MARK ] : EXEC [ MENU ] : END [ MARK ] : EXEC [ MENU ] : END
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Edit ing part ially on a m ini DVCAM t ape – DV synchro-edit ing
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.
Advanced operations
If you do not make connections w ith i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable)
The screen shows NOT READY, and you cannot select DV EDITING.
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Recording f rom 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.
1 2
POWER
VTR
REC
OFF
CAMERA
MEMORY
(not supplied)
VIDEO
[b]
AUDIO AUDIO/VIDEO
AUDIO/VIDEO OUT
: Signal flow
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 st op recording
Press π.
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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.
Advanced operations
MIC
(PLUG IN
POWER)
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.
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
Audio equipment
LINE OUT
L R
AUDIO L AUDIO R
AUDIO/
VIDEO A/V connecting cable
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.
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Audio dubbing
[ MENU ] : END
(Illustration: DSR-PD100A)
Advanced operations
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.
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M em ory card slot operat ions
Image
Record the still image on “Memory
Stick” with the PC card adaptor. Play
back the picture with your PC.
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.
Compatible PC cards
Pow er 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.
CAUTION
Do not insert your finger or an object into the memory card slot.
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Using t he m em ory card slot – int roduct ion
PC card adaptor
Eject button
“Memory Stick”
MEMORY RELEASE
92
Using t he m em ory card slot – int roduct ion
to D-sub
25-pin
Printer cable connector
to keyboard
connector
Keyboard
93
Using t he m em ory card slot – int roduct ion
1 3
POWER
VTR
M E MO R Y S E T
CON T I NUOUS
QUA L I T Y
OFF
PROT EC T
S L I D E S H OW
DE L ETE A L L
CAMERA
MEMORY
F ORMA T
[ MENU ] : END
1
4 M E MO R Y S E T
CON T I NUOUS
QUA L I T Y SUPER F I NE
PROT EC T
S L I D E S H OW
DE L ETE A L L
F ORMA T
RE TURN
[ MENU ] : END
5 M E MO R Y S E T
CON T I NUOUS
QUA L I T Y S T ANDARD
DE L ETE A L L
F ORMA T
F I NE
S L I D E S H OW S U P E R F I N E
RE TURN
[ MENU ] : END
94
Using t he m em ory card slot – int roduct ion
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 t he m em ory card slot – int roduct ion
2 2
POWER
VTR
OFF
CAMERA
MEMORY
1
3 MENU
4 M E MO R Y S E T
CON T I NUOUS
QUA L I T Y
PROT EC T
S L I D E S H OW
DE L ETE A L L
F ORMA T
[ MENU ] : END
5 M E MO R Y S E T
C O N T I N U O US O F F
QUA L I T Y
PROT EC T
S L I D E S H OW
M E MO R Y S E T
CON T I NUOUS
QUA L I T Y
PROT EC T
S L I D E S H OW
DE L ETE A L L DE L ETE A L L
F ORMA T F ORMA T READY
RE TURN RE TURN
6 M E MO R Y S E T
CON T I NUOUS
QUA L I T Y
PROT EC T
S L I D E S H OW
M E MO R Y S E T
CON T I NUOUS
QUA L I T Y
PROT EC T
S L I D E S H OW
DE L ETE A L L DE L ETE A L L
F ORMA T RE TURN F ORMA T EXECUT E
RE TURN OK RE TURN
7 M E MO R Y S E T
CON T I NUOUS
QUA L I T Y
PROT EC T
S L I D E S H OW
M E MO R Y S E T
CON T I NUOUS
QUA L I T Y
PROT EC T
S L I D E S H OW
DE L ETE A L L DE L ETE A L L
F ORMA T F ORMA T T I NG F ORMA T C OM P L E T E
RE TURN RE TURN
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Using t he m em ory card slot – int roduct ion
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:
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Recording an im age f rom a m ini DVCAM t ape
as a st ill im age
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.
POWER
2 1
VTR
REW PLAY FF
OFF
CAMERA
MEMORY
3 CAP TURE 4
PHOTO PHOTO
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Recording an im age f rom a m ini DVCAM t ape as a st ill im age
Recording a still image from a mini DVCAM tape right after turning on the pow er
Saving the data may take a little more time than usual. This is not a malfunction.
OUT
S VIDEO
VIDEO
(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 st ill im ages f rom a m ini DVCAM
t ape – phot o 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.
POWER
1
VTR
OFF
CAMERA
MEMORY
2 MENU
5 PHOTO S A V E 0 : 00 : 00 : 00
4 / 15
SFN
PHOTO S A V E 0 : 00 : 00 : 00
8 / 15
SFN
PHOTO
SAV I NG END
0 4
[ MENU ] : END [ MENU ] : END
3 M E MO R Y S E T
QUA L I T Y
PROT EC T
PHOTO S A V E
[ MENU ] : END
4 M E MO R Y S E T
QUA L I T Y
PROT EC T
PHOTO S A V E RE ADY
RE TURN
PHOTO S A V E 0 : 00 : 00 : 00
4 / 15
SFN
PHOTO
BUT TON
[ MENU ] : END [ PHOTO ] : S TRA T [ MENU ] : END
To cancel copying
Press MENU to stop copying.
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Copying st ill im ages f rom a m ini DVCAM t ape – phot o save
101
Recording st ill im ages on “ M em ory St ick” s
or PC cards – m em ory phot o 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.
POWER
VTR
1
OFF
CAMERA
MEMORY
2 1 / 100
CAP TURE 3
PHOTO PHOTO
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.
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Recording st ill im ages on “ M em ory St ick” s or PC cards
– m em ory phot o recording
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Recording st ill im ages on “ M em ory St ick” s or PC cards
– m em ory phot o 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.
1 1
POWER
VTR
OFF
CAMERA
MEMORY
2,6 MENU
3 M E MO R Y S E T
CON T I NUOUS
QUA L I T Y
PROT EC T
S L I D E S H OW
DE L ETE A L L
F ORMA T
[ MENU ] : END
4 M E MO R Y S E T
CON T I NUOUS OF F
QUA L I T Y
PROT EC T
S L I D E S H OW
M E MO R Y S E T
CON T I NUOUS OF F
QUA L I T Y
PROT EC T
S L I D E S H OW
ON
MU L T I SCRN
DE L ETE A L L DE L ETE A L L
F ORMA T F ORMA T
RE TURN RE TURN
5 M E MO R Y S E T
CON T I NUOUS ON
QUA L I T Y
PROT EC T
S L I D E S H OW
DE L ETE A L L
F ORMA T
RE TURN
[ MENU ] : END
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 +.
POWER
VTR
OFF
1
CAMERA
2 MEMORY
3 PLAY
4
Image data modified w ith personal computers or shot w ith other equipment
You may not be able to play them back with this camcorder.
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View ing a st ill pict ure – m em ory phot o playback
Protect indicator
MEMORY
PLAY INDEX DELETE
PICTURE DIGITAL
EFFECT EFFECT TITLE MENU
MEMORY INDEX
1 2 3
4 5 6
” mark
MVC 0 0 0 0 6 6 / 100
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View ing a st ill pict ure – m em ory phot o 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.
Image data modified w ith personal computers or shot w ith other equipment
Those image data cannot be displayed on the index screen.
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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Prevent ing accident al 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.
2,6 MENU
3 M E MO R Y S E T
CON T I NUOUS
QUA L I T Y
PROT EC T
S L I D E S H OW
DE L ETE A L L
F ORMA T
[ MENU ] : END
4 M E MO R Y S E T
CON T I NUOUS
QUA L I T Y
PROT EC T
S L I D E S H OW
OF F
M E MO R Y S E T
CON T I NUOUS
QUA L I T Y
PROT EC T ON
S L I D E S H OW O F F
DE L ETE A L L DE L ETE A L L
F ORMA T F ORMA T
RE TURN RE TURN
5 M E MO R Y S E T
CON T I NUOUS
QUA L I T Y
PROT EC T
S L I D E S H OW
ON
DE L ETE A L L
F ORMA T
RE TURN
[ MENU ] : END
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.
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Delet ing im ages
Delet ing select ed im age
Before operation
Insert the PC card adaptor (with a “Memory Stick” inside) or a PC card to the unit.
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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Delet ing im ages
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.
1 1
POWER
VTR
OFF
CAMERA
MEMORY
2 MENU
3 M E MO R Y S E T
CON T I NUOUS
QUA L I T Y
PROT EC T
S L I D E S H OW
DE L ETE A L L
F ORMA T
[ MENU ] : END
4 M E MO R Y S E T
CON T I NUOUS
QUA L I T Y
PROT EC T
S L I D E S H OW
M E MO R Y S E T
CON T I NUOUS
QUA L I T Y
PROT EC T
S L I D E S H OW
DE L ETE A L L READY DE L E T E A L L RE TURN
F ORMA T F ORMA T OK
RE TURN RE TURN
[ MENU ] : END [ M E N U ] : E ND [ M E N U ] : E ND [ M
5 M E MO R Y S E T
CON T I NUOUS
QUA L I T Y
PROT EC T
S L I D E S H OW
M E MO R Y S E T
CON T I NUOUS
QUA L I T Y
PROT EC T
S L I D E S H OW
DE L E T E A L L RE TURN DE L E T E A L L RE TURN
F ORMA T OK F ORMA T EXECUT E
RE TURN RE TURN
6 M E MO R Y S E T
CON T I NUOUS
QUA L I T Y
PROT EC T
S L I D E S H OW
M E MO R Y S E T
CON T I NUOUS
QUA L I T Y
PROT EC T
S L I D E S H OW
DE L E T E A L L DE L E T I NG D E L E T E A L L C OM P L E T E
F ORMA T F ORMA T
RE TURN RE TURN
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Delet ing im ages
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Copying t he im age recorded w it h t he
m em ory card slot t o m ini DVCAM t apes
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.
POWER
1
VTR
OFF
CAMERA
2 MEMORY
4 PLAY
3 REC
5 PAUSE
To st op copying in t he m iddle
Press π.
During copying
You cannot operate the following buttons:
MEMORY PLAY, MEMORY INDEX, MEMORY DELETE, MEMORY +, and MEMORY –.
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Copying t he im age recorded w it h t he m em ory card slot t o m ini
DVCAM t apes
Image data modified w ith personal computers or shot w ith other equipment
You may not be able to make copies of those data.
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Playing back im ages in a cont inuous 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.
1 1
POWER
VTR
OFF
CAMERA
MEMORY
2 MENU
3 M E MO R Y S E T
CON T I NUOUS
QUA L I T Y
PROT EC T
S L I D E S H OW
DE L ETE A L L
F ORMA T
[ MENU ] : END
5 PLAY 4 M E MO R Y S E T
CON T I NUOUS
QUA L I T Y
PROT EC T
S L I D E S H OW R E A D Y
S L I D E S H OW
MVC 0 0 0 5 8
SFN 1 / 100
DE L ETE A L L
F ORMA T
RE TURN
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Playing back im ages in a cont inuous loop – SLIDE SHOW
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Addit ional inf oam at ion
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.
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.
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Com pat ibilit y on edit ing using DV connect ors
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 Player’s format Recorder’s format Recording format
DVCAM-formatted 2)3) DVCAM DVCAM DVCAM
DVCAM-formatted DVCAM DV DV 4)
2) 5)
DVCAM-formatted DV DVCAM DVCAM 7)
DVCAM-formatted DV 5) DV DV 4)
6)
DV-formatted DVCAM DVCAM DVCAM 1)
6)
DV-formatted DVCAM DV DV
DV-formatted DV DVCAM DVCAM 1)
Additional information
DV-formatted DV DV 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
picture except in certain case.)
2)
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.
– The time code format will be partly maladjusted.
3)
Depending on signal conditions of the source tape, you may not be able to edit the tape
using the DV connectors.
4)
Audio recording mode of the edited tape is lock mode.
5)
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.
6)
DV-formatted tapes recorded in SP mode only can be used as source tapes.
7)
Depending on model of video equipment, you may not be able to edit.
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Usable casset t es and playback m odes
Select ing casset t e t ypes
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.
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 m ode
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.
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Usable casset t es and playback m odes
[c]
Additional information
[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]
1 3
POWER
S E T UP MENU
VTR
C L OC K S ET
LTR S I ZE
OFF
CAMERA
MEMORY
[ MENU ] : END
MENU
2,7 4
S E T UP MENU S E T UP MENU
C L OCK S E T J AN 1 1 9 9 9 C L OC K S ET
LTR S I ZE 1 2 : 0 0 : 0 0 AM LTR S I ZE 1 9 9 9 J AN 1
R E T U RN R E T U RN
12 00 AM
5 6
12 00 AM 12 00 AM 12 00 AM 12 00 AM 10 00 AM 10 30 AM
(Illustration: DSR-PD100A)
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Reset t ing t he dat e and t im e
Additional information
Sim ple set t ing of clock by t im e diff erence
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 OTHERS
WO R L D T I M E
BEEP
C O MM A N D E R
D I SPLAY
JUL 4 1999
1: 3 0 : 3 0 P M
OTHERS
WO R L D T I M E
B E EP
C O MM A N D E R
D I SPLAY
– 8 HRS
(Illustration: DSR-PD100A)
Note on WORLD TIM E
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Tips f or using t he bat t ery pack
This section shows you how you can get the most out of your battery pack.
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.
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Tips f or using t he bat t ery pack
Additional information
TM mark.
SERIES
To obt ain m ore accurat e rem aining bat t ery indicat ion
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
charge1)). 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
TMmark, make sure that you use up the battery on the equipment having the
SERIES
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Tips f or using t he bat t ery pack
1)
Full charge: Charging for about 1 hour after the charge lamp of the AC power adaptor goes
off.
2)
Normal charge: Charging just until the charge lamp of the AC power adaptor goes off.
Not es on charging
A brand-new bat t ery pack
A brand-new battery pack is not charged. Before using the battery pack, charge it
completely.
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M aint enance inf orm at ion and precaut ions
M oist ure condensat ion
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.
Additional information
hour.
On t he 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.
[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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M aint enance inf orm at ion and precaut ions
Note
If the PDVM-12CL cleaning cassette (not supplied) is not available in your area, consult your
nearest Sony dealer.
Precaut ions
Cam corder operat ion
•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 t apes
•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.
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M aint enance inf orm at ion and precaut ions
AC pow er adapt or
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.
Additional information
•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
If any difficulty should arise, unplug the unit and contact your nearest Sony dealer.
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Using your cam corder abroad
Each country or area has its own electric and TV color systems. Before using your camcorder
abroad, check the following points.
Pow er 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]
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.
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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.
Cam corder
Pow er
Symptom Cause and/or corrective actions
The power cannot be turned on. • 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).
Additional information
m Connect the AC power adaptor to a wall outlet (mains).
(p. 27)
The power goes off. • 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 battery pack is quickly discharged. • 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)
Operat ion
Symptom Cause and/or corrective actions
START/STOP does not operate. • 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 cassette cannot be removed from • The AC power adaptor is not connected to a wall outlet
the holder. (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)
{ and 6 indicators flash and no function • Moisture condensation has occurred.
except for cassette ejection works. m Remove the cassette and leave the camcorder for at least
1 hour. (p. 125)
“CLOCK SET” appears when the • Reset the date and time. (p. 120)
camcorder is turned on.
The end search function does not work. • 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
Operat ion
Symptom Cause and/or corrective actions
The end search function does not work • The tape has a blank portion in the middle.
correctly.
The tape does not move when a tape • The POWER switch is not set to VTR.
transport button is pressed. m Set it to VTR. (p. 23)
• The tape has run out.
m Rewind the tape or use a new one. (p. 23)
No sound or only a low sound is heard • The volume is turned to the minimum.
when playing back a tape. 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)
The new sound added to the recorded • AUDIO MIX is set to ST1 side in the menu system.
tape is not heard. m Adjust AUDIO MIX in the menu system. (p. 89)
The Steady Shot function does not work. • STEADYSHOT is set to OFF in the menu system.
m Set it to ON. (p. 51)
The autofocus function does not work. • 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)
The title is not displayed. • TITLE DSPL is set to OFF in the menu system.
m Set it to ON in the menu system. (p. 31)
The title is not recorded. • 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 cassette label is not recorded. • 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)
Displaying the recorded date, date search • The tape has no cassette memory.
function does not work. 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)
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Trouble check
Operat ion
Symptom Cause and/or corrective actions
The title search function does not work. • 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)
indicator does not appear when using • The gold-plated connector of the tape is dirty or dusty.
a tape with cassette memory. m Clean the gold-plated connector. (p. 119)
The date search, title search, or end search • The tape has a blank portion between the recorded
does not work correctly. portions. (p. 118)
The click of the shutter does not sound. • BEEP is set to OFF in the menu system.
m Set it to MELODY or NORMAL. (P. 32)
Additional information
Pict ure
Symptom Cause and/or corrective actions
The image on the viewfinder screen is not • The viewfinder lens is not adjusted.
clear. m Adjust the viewfinder lens. (p. 14)
A vertical band appears when a subject • The contrast between the subject and background is too
such as lights or a candle flame is shot high. The camcorder is not malfunctioning.
against a dark background. m Change locations.
The picture is “noisy” or does not appear. • 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 • The video heads may be dirty.
in the viewfinder. m Clean the heads using the Sony PDVM-12CL (not
supplied) cleaning cassette. (p. 125)
The picture is too bright or too dark on the • LCD BRIGHT is not adjusted properly.
LCD screen. m Press + or – to obtain the brightness you want. (p. 16, 23)
A vertical band appears when shooting a • The camcorder is not malfunctioning.
very bright subject.
The picture does not appear on the LCD • Incorporated fluorescent tube is worn out.
screen or in the viewfinder. 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 • The self-diagnosis display function has been activated.
on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. m Check the code and diagnosis the problem by referring
to the code chart. (p. 134)
Pict ure
Symptom Cause and/or corrective actions
The picture seems to be in flash motion. • 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.
Remaining tape indicator is not displayed. • 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 memory card slot does not function. • 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.
Recording does not function. • 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 cannot be deleted. • The image is protected.
m Cancel the protect.
Ot hers
Symptom Cause and /or corrective actions
While editing using the i.LINK cable (DV • Remove the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable), and
connecting cable), recording picture connect it again.
cannot be monitored.
The camcorder becomes warm. • If the power of the camcorder is on for a long time, it
becomes warm, which is not malfunction.
The supplied Remote Commander does • COMMANDER is set to OFF in the menu system.
not work. 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)
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Trouble check
Ot hers
Symptom Cause and/or corrective actions
No function works though the power is • Disconnect the power cord (mains lead) of the AC power
on. 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)
DV synchro-editing does not function. • 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.
Additional information
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 f unct ion
The camcorder has a self-diagnosis display. LCD screen/ view finder
This function displays the camcorder’s condition 40min C : 21: 00
with five digits (a combination of a letter and 40min
If you are unable to resolve the problem, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony
service facility.
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Specif icat ions
Digit al Cam corder Input and out put Speaker
Dynamic-speaker
connect ors Supplied accessories
Syst em S VIDEO input/ output See page 7.
Video recording system Input/output auto switch
Two rotary heads, Helical scanning 4-pin mini DIN
system Luminance signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms, AC pow er adapt or
Audio recording system unbalanced, sync negative
Rotary heads, PCM system Chrominance signal: 0.286 Vp-p Pow er requirements
Quantization: Fs 32kHz (12bits, (DSR-PD100A), 0.3 Vp-p (DSR- 100 to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
stereo 1, stereo 2), Fs 48kHz (16bits, PD100AP), 75 ohms, unbalanced Pow er consumption
stereo) Audio/ Video input/ output 23 W
Video signal Input/output auto switch Output voltage
DSR-PD100A: NTSC color, EIA AV MINI JACK, 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms, DC OUT: 8.4 V, 1.5 A in operating
standards unbalanced, sync negative mode
DSR-PD100AP: PAL color, CCIR 327 mV, (at output impedance Operating temperature
standards more than 47 kilohms) 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Usable cassette Output impedance with less than Storage temperature
Additional information
Mini DVCAM cassette with logo 2.2 kilohms/Stereo minijack –20°C to 60°C (–4°F to 140°F)
printed (ø 3.5mm) Dimensions (Approx.)
Tape speed Input impedance more than 125 x 39 x 62 mm (w/h/d) (5 x 1 3/16 x
DSR-PD100A: Approx. 47 kilohms 2 1/2 in.)
28.218 mm/s DV input/ output M ass (Approx.)
DSR-PD100AP: Approx. 28.246 4-pin special connector 280 g (9.8 oz) excluding power code
mm/s Headphones
Recording/ playback time Stereo minijack (ø 3.5 mm)
40 minutes (PDVM-40ME) M IC input PC card adapt or
Fast forw ard/ rew ind time Stereo minijack (ø 3.5mm):0.388mV,
DC2.5V Host interface
Approx. 2 min. 30 s (PDVM-40ME)
Input impedance 6.8 kilohms PC card ATA/True IDE standards
Image device
3CCD (Charge Coupled Device lLANC jack Operating voltage
1/4”) Stereo miniminijack (ø 2.5 mm) 3.3 V/5V
View finder Operating environment
Electric viewfinder (color) General 0°C to 60°C (32°F to 140°F) (non-
Lens Peak inrush current condensing)
Combined power zoom lens, 48x (1) Hot switching inrush current, Dimensions (Approx.)
(Digital), 12x (Optical) measured in accordance with 85 x 54 x 5 mm (w/h/d) (3 3/8 x 2 1/4
Focal distance European standard EN55103-1: x 7/32 in.)
f =4.3 to 51.6 mm (3/16 to 2 1/8 in.) 6.3 A (230 V) M ass (Approx.)
(41.3 to 496 mm (1 11/16 to 19 5/8 in.) Pow er requirements 30 g (1 oz)
when converted into a 35 mm still 7.2 V (battery insertion input)
camera) 8.4 V (DC IN jack)
F 1.6 – 2.8 Average pow er consumption “ M em ory St ick”
TTL autofocus system inner focus 4.3 W during camera recording
using viewfinder M emory type
wide macro system
Color temperature 5.3 W during camera recording Flash memory (4 MB)
Auto, ∑One push, eIndoor using LCD screen Voltage
(3200K), WOutdoor (5800K) Operating temperature 2.7 to 3.6 V
M inimum illumination 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) Pow er consumption
4 lux at F 1.6 Storage temperature About 4.5 mA
Illumination range –20°C to 60°C (–4°F to 140°F) About 130 µA at standby
4 to 100,000 lux Dimensions Clock
Recommended illumination Approx. 93 x 112 x 193.5 mm (w/h/ Maximum 20 MHz
More than 100 lux d) (3 3/4 x 4 1/2 x 7 5/8 in.) Operating environment
M ass 0°C to 60°C (32°F to 140°F) (non-
LCD screen Approx. 900 g (1 lb 16 oz) excluding condensing)
Picture the battery pack and the cassette. Dimensions (Approx.)
3.5 inches measured diagonally Approx. 985 g (2 lb 3 oz) including 21.5 x 50 x 2.8 mm (w/h/d) (7/8 x 2 x
72.4 x 50.4 mm (2 7/8 x 2 in.) the XLR adaptor 1/8 in.)
!¡
5 !™
6 !£
7 !¢
!∞
1 EDITSEARCH buttons (p. 22) 8 View finder lens adjustment lever (p. 14)
3 FADER button (p. 36) 0 BATT (battery) RELEASE button (p. 11)
5 AUTO LOCK selector (p. 44) !™ WHT BAL (w hite balance) button (p. 46)
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Ident if ying t he part s
@º
@¡
@™
!§
!¶ @£
@¢
@∞
Additional information
!•
!ª
!§ Tape transport buttons (p. 23) @º Pow er zoom lever (p. 15)
π STOP (stop)
0 REW (rewind) @¡ TC RESET button (p. 14)
· PLAY (playback)
) FF (fast-forward) @™ View finder (p. 14)
P PAUSE (pause)
r REC (record) @£ Display w indow (p. 145)
!ª Built-in microphone
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@§
#™
#£
@¶
@• #¢
#∞
@ª
#§
#º
#¡
#¶ $¡
MEMORY
PLAY INDEX DELETE $™
#• $£
PICTURE
EFFECT
DIGITAL
EFFECT TITLE MENU $¢
#ª $∞
$º
@¶ LCD BRIGHT buttons (p. 16, 23) #¶ M EM ORY INDEX button (p. 106)
#º DATA CODE button (p. 81) $º DIGITAL EFFECT button (p. 42)
#™ START/ STOP button (p. 13) $™ M EM ORY – button (p. 105, 109)
#£ POWER sw itch (p. 13, 23) $£ M EM ORY + button (p. 105, 109)
#∞ END SEARCH button (p. 22, 25) $∞ M ENU button (p. 28)
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Ident if ying t he part s
$ª
%º
$§
%¡
$¶ %™
$• %£
%¢
Additional information
$§ Access lamp (p. 92) %™ Grip strap (p. 20)
$• Hooks for shoulder strap (p. 143) %¢ (self-timer) button (p. 19)
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Ident if ying t he part s
%ª
^º
%∞ ^¡
%§
%¶
%• ^™
^£
%∞ LANC l control jack %• M EM ORY RELEASE lever
l stands for Local Application Control Bus
System. The l control jack is used for %ª 2 (headphones) jack (p. 23)
controlling the tape transport of video
equipment and peripherals connected to it. ^º AUDIO/ VIDEO jack (p. 72, 82)
This jack has the same function as the jack
indicated as CONTROL L or REMOTE. ^¡ S VIDEO jack (p. 34, 72, 82)
XLR adapt or
1
3
4
2 5
6
2
4
3 5
6
Additional information
1 Connector (p. 90) 4 Terminal (p. 90)
141
Ident if ying t he part s
1 PHOTO button (p. 33) 8 =/+ buttons (p. 75, 77, 78)
1 2 3
142
Ident if ying t he part s
Additional information
• 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.
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Ident if ying t he part s
5 PROG.SCAN indicator (p. 35)/ !ª Time code indicator (p. 14) / Self diagnosis
16:9WIDE indicator (p. 39) indicator (p. 134)/ Image number indicator
(p. 106)
6 Picture effect indicator (p. 41)
@º Remaining tape indicator (p. 14)/ M emory
7 White balance indicator (p. 46) playback indicator (p. 106)
!¢ Steady shot OFF indicator (p. 51) @¶ Video flash ready indicator (p. 33)
Display w indow
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Additional information
145
Warning indicat ors
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.
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5min 0min
4 5 6
7 8 9 40min C : 21: 10
40min
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Warning indicat ors
!º !¡ !™
MVC0001
!£ !¢ !∞
Additional information
0 The battery is not the “InfoLITHIUM ” type.
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Index
A, B M, N W, X, Y, Z
Audio mode ................................ 31 Manual adjustment ................... 44 Wide conversion lens ................ 64
AUTO SHTR ............................... 29 Manual focus .............................. 57 Wide TV mode ........................... 39
Battery release ............................ 11 Memory card .............................. 90 XLR adaptor ............................... 63
BEEP ............................................ 32 Memory card slot ....................... 90 Zebra pattern .............................. 50
“Memory Stick” ......................... 90 Zoom ........................................... 15
Menu system .............................. 28
C Microphone level ....................... 48
Mirror mode ............................... 17
Cassette memory ......................... 5 Moisture condensation ........... 125
Charging battery pack ................ 9 Normal charge ............................. 9
Charging vanadium-lithium
battery .................................... 119
Cleaning video heads .............. 125 O, P, Q
Clock set .................................... 120
Color TV system .................. 5, 128 PC card adaptor ......................... 92
Connection ............................ 72, 82 PHOTO ....................................... 33
Continuous ............................... 103 Photo scan ................................... 80
COPY INHIBIT ........................ 118 Photo search ............................... 78
Cut recording ............................. 61 Playback on a TV ....................... 72
Playback pause ........................... 24
Power sources ............................ 26
D, E Power zoom ................................ 15
PROGRAM AE ........................... 54
Data Code ................................... 81 Progressive ................................. 35
Date search ................................. 75 PROG. SCAN ............................. 35
DISPLAY ..................................... 23
Digital zoom ............................... 16
DV connecting cable .................. 83 R
DV format ................................. 116
DV IN/OUT ............................... 83 Remaining battery indicator .. 122
Editing ......................................... 82 Remaining tape indicator ......... 14
EJECT .................................... 12, 92 Remote Commander ............... 142
END SEARCH ...................... 22, 25
Exposure ..................................... 44
S
F, G, H Self-diagnosis function ........... 134
Self-timer recording .................. 19
Fade-in/fade-out ....................... 36 Slide show ................................. 114
FADER ........................................ 36 SP mode ...................................... 24
Format ......................................... 96 Standby mode ............................ 14
FOCUS ......................................... 57 SteadyShot .................................. 51
Full charge .................................... 9 Still image ................................... 98
I, J, K, L T, U, V
i.LINK ........................................ 140 Time code .................................... 14
Image quality mode .................. 94 Title (making) ............................. 68
INDEX (Multiple) display ...... 106 Title (superimposition) ............. 65
“InfoLITHIUM” ....................... 123 Title search .................................. 77
Lens hood ................................... 15 Tripod mounting ....................... 21
LCD BRIGHT ....................... 16, 23 VOLUME .................................... 23