Sony DCR-TRV60E Instrucciones de operaciones

3-081-415-12(1)©2003 Sony CorporationOperating InstructionsBefore operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly,and retain it for future refe

10FrançaisTable des matièresCaractéristiques principales ... 6Guide de mise en marche rapide– Enregistrement sur une cassette ... 16– Enregi

100Connecting with the i.LINK cableIf your VCR is a monaural typeConnect the yellow plug of the A/V connectingcable to the video input jack and the wh

101Editing / MontageDubbing a tapeWhen connecting with the A/V connectingcable•Set DISPLAY in to LCD in the menusettings. (The default setting is LC

102You can duplicate selected scenes (programmes)for editing onto another tape without operatingthe VCR.Scenes can be selected by frame. You can set u

103Editing / MontageStep 1: Connecting to the VCRYou can connect either the A/V connecting cableor the i.LINK cable.Connect the devices as illustrated

104(7) Select CONTROL, then press EXEC.(8) When connecting with the A/V connectingcable, select IR, then press EXEC.When connecting with the i.LINK ca

105Editing / Montage(13) Locate the infrared rays emitter of yourcamcorder and face it towards the remotesensor of the VCR about 30 cm (12 in.)apart.D

106NoteWhen you connect with the i.LINK cable, youmay not be able to operate the dubbing functioncorrectly, depending on the VCR.Set CONTROL to IR in

107Editing / MontageDubbing only desired scenes– Digital program editing (on atape)Step 3: Adjusting thesynchronization of theVCRYou can adjust the sy

108Dubbing only desired scenes– Digital program editing (on atape)(6) Select ”CUT-IN”, then press EXEC.(7) Select the average number value of IN, then

109Editing / MontageOperation 1: Making aProgrammeThe POWER switch should be set to .Operate by touching the panel.(1) Insert the cassette for playba

11Table des matièresTitrage d’une cassette à puce ... 130Effacement de toutes les données de lacassette à puce...

110Dubbing only desired scenes– Digital program editing (on atape)(9) Press MARK OUT on the screen or MARKon the Remote Commander.The OUT point of the

111Editing / MontageErasing all programmes(1) Follow Step 2 to 5 on page 109.(2) Press UNDO.(3) Press ERASE ALL. All the set programmemarks flash, the

112To cancel dubbing during editPress CANCEL.To end Digital program editingYour camcorder stops when dubbing is complete.Then the display returns to V

113Editing / MontageYou can record a tape from another VCR or a TVprogramme from a TV that has video/audiooutputs. Use your camcorder as a recorder. Y

114i.LINK DV Interface/Interface DV: Signal flow/Sens du signali.LINK cable (optional)/Câble i.LINK (en option)Connecting with the i.LINK cableRecor

115Editing / MontageRecording video or TVprogrammesREC PAUSEREC CTRLRET.REC STARTRecording video or TVprogrammesWhen connecting with the A/V connectin

116Using the Remote CommanderIn Step 2, press z REC and MARKsimultaneously, then immediately press X. InStep 4, press X at the scene where you want to

117Editing / MontageYou can insert a new scene with sound from aVCR onto your originally recorded tape byspecifying the insert start and end points. U

118Inserting a scene from a VCR– Insert editing3ZERO SETMEMORY0:00:00ZERO SETMEMORY(3) Press ZERO SET MEMORY on the RemoteCommander. The ZERO SET MEMO

119Editing / MontageYou can record additional audio to the originalsound on the tape by connecting audioequipment or a microphone. If you connect thea

12Quick Start GuideEnglishQuick Start Guide – Recording on a tapeConnecting the mains leadUse the battery pack when using your camcorder outdoors (p.

120Connecting the microphone(optional) to the MIC jackYou can check the recorded picture and sound byconnecting the AUDIO/VIDEO jack to a TV.The recor

121Editing / MontageConnecting the A/V connecting cableto the AUDIO/VIDEO jackNoteWhen dubbing with the AUDIO/VIDEO jack orthe built-in microphone, pi

122Adding audio on the recordedtapeChoose a connection mentioned on pages 119 to121, and connect the audio equipment or themicrophone to your camcorde

123Editing / MontageAUDIO DUBxXNUsing the Remote commanderThe POWER switch should be set to .(1) Follow Step 1 and 2 in “Using the touchpanel.”(2) Pr

124Audio dubbingMonitoring the new recordedsoundThe POWER switch should be set to .Operate by touching the panel.(1) Play back the tape on which you

125Editing / MontageOne cassette can have up to about 20 titles, witheach title comprising five characters.However, if Cassette Memory is full with da

126(9) Press SAVE TITLE.During playback, playback pause orrecording:The TITLE SAVE indicator is displayed on thescreen for about five seconds and the

127Editing / MontageSuperimposing a title on acassette with Cassette MemoryErasing a titleThe POWER switch should be set to or .Operate by touching t

128You can make up to two titles and store them inthe memory of your camcorder. Each title canhave up to 20 characters.The POWER switch should be set

129Editing / MontageIf you take five minutes or longer to entercharacters during tape recording standby withthe cassette inserted in your camcorderThe

13Quick Start GuideRecording a picture on a tape (p. 37)Monitoring the playback picture on the LCDscreen (p. 53)When you purchase your camcorder, the

130The label can consist of up to 10 characters and isstored in Cassette Memory. When you insert thelabelled cassette and set the POWER switch toCAMER

131Editing / MontageIf you have superimposed titles in the cassetteWhen the label appears, up to four titles alsoappear.To erase the characterPress C.

132Erasing all the data inCassette MemoryThe following data saved in Cassette Memorycan be completely erased at once:– Date data– Title data– Cassette

133“Memory Stick” Operations / Opérations liées au « Memory Stick »The “Memory Stick” is a new light and smallrecording media which, despite of the si

134Typical image data file nameStill image101-0001: This file name appears on thescreen of your camcorder.DSC00001.JPG: This file name appears on thed

135“Memory Stick” Operations / Opérations liées au « Memory Stick »Using a “Memory Stick”– IntroductionOn handling•When you carry or store the “Memory

136Notes on image data compatibility•Image data files recorded on the “MemoryStick” by your camcorder conform with theDesign Rule for Camera File Syst

137“Memory Stick” Operations / Opérations liées au « Memory Stick »Inserting a “Memory Stick”Insert a “Memory Stick” in the “Memory Stick”slot as far

138Selecting the still image qualityThe default setting is FINE.The POWER switch should be set to or .Operate by touching the panel.(1) Press FN to d

139“Memory Stick” Operations / Opérations liées au « Memory Stick »Selecting the still image sizeYou can select image size 1600 × 1200 or 640 ×480. (W

14Quick Start GuideInserting a “Memory Stick” (p. 137)Insert a “Memory Stick” in the “Memory Stick” slot as far as it can go with the b markfacing out

140Selecting the moving picturesizeYou can select picture size 320 × 240 or 160 × 112.The default setting is 320 × 240.The POWER switch should be set

141“Memory Stick” Operations / Opérations liées au « Memory Stick »Nombre approximatif d’imagesfixes et durée d’images animéesque vous pouvez enregist

142The POWER switch should be set to .(1) Keep pressing PHOTO lightly and check theimage. The green z indicator stops flashing,then lights up. The br

143“Memory Stick” Operations / Opérations liées au « Memory Stick »You can record still images on a “MemoryStick” during tape recording or tape record

144Recording images continuouslyYou can record still images continuously. Beforerecording, select one of the three modesdescribed below in the menu se

145“Memory Stick” Operations / Opérations liées au « Memory Stick »Recording still images on a“Memory Stick”– Memory Photo recording(5) Select a desir

146Recording still images on a“Memory Stick”– Memory Photo recordingRecording images with theflashThe POWER switch should be set to or .If you press

147“Memory Stick” Operations / Opérations liées au « Memory Stick »The flash is automatically adjusted to theappropriate brightness. You can also chan

148The flash does not fire even if you select autoand (auto red-eye reduction) during thefollowing operations:– NightShot– SPOTLIGHT of PROGRAM AE–

149“Memory Stick” Operations / Opérations liées au « Memory Stick »Recording still images on a“Memory Stick”– Memory Photo recordingAbout HOLOGRAM AF“

15Quick Start GuideRecording still images on a “Memory Stick” (p. 142)Monitoring the playback still image on the LCDscreen (p. 169)1Set the POWER swit

150Your camcorder can read moving picture datarecorded on a tape and record it as a still imageon a “Memory Stick.”Image size is automatically set to

151“Memory Stick” Operations / Opérations liées au « Memory Stick »Sound recorded on the tapeYou cannot record audio from the tape.Title recorded on t

152You can superimpose a still image you haverecorded on the “Memory Stick” on top of themoving picture you are recording. You cannotsuperimpose a sti

153“Memory Stick” Operations / Opérations liées au « Memory Stick »Superimposing a still image inthe “Memory Stick” on an image– MEMORY MIXNotes•You c

154The “Memory Stick” supplied with yourcamcorder stores 20 images:– For M. CHROM: 18 images (such as a frame)101-0001~101-0018– For C. CHROM: two ima

155“Memory Stick” Operations / Opérations liées au « Memory Stick »(5) Press –/+ on the left lower corner of thescreen to adjust the effect, then pres

156Recording a superimposedimage on a “Memory Stick” as astill imageBefore operationInsert the “Memory Stick” containing still imagesinto your camcord

157“Memory Stick” Operations / Opérations liées au « Memory Stick »You can make a time-lapse recording by settingthe camcorder to automatically record

158You can record moving pictures with sound on a“Memory Stick” (MPEG MOVIE EX).The POWER switch should be set to .Press START/STOP.Your camcorder st

159“Memory Stick” Operations / Opérations liées au « Memory Stick »NoteSound is recorded in monaural.When the POWER switch is set to MEMORYThe followi

16Guide de mise en marche rapideFrançaisGuide de mise en marche rapide – Enregistrement sur une cassetteRaccordement du cordon d’alimentationLorsque v

160You can record still images and moving pictureson a “Memory Stick” with the self-timer. You canalso use the Remote Commander for thisoperation.Reco

161“Memory Stick” Operations / Opérations liées au « Memory Stick »To stop the countdown whilerecording a moving picturePress START/STOP. To restart t

162Recording a picturefrom a tape as amoving pictureYour camcorder can read moving picture datarecorded on a tape and record it as a movingpicture on

163“Memory Stick” Operations / Opérations liées au « Memory Stick »Titles recorded on the tapeYou cannot record the titles.If the “ AUDIO ERROR” indi

164Recording edited picturesfrom a tape as a movingpicture – Digital programediting (on a “Memory Stick”)You can duplicate selected scenes (programmes

165“Memory Stick” Operations / Opérations liées au « Memory Stick »On a blank portion of the tapeYou cannot set IN or OUT.If there is a blank portion

166To stop dubbingPress CANCEL.The programme you have made is recorded onthe “Memory Stick” up to the point where youpress CANCEL.To end Digital progr

167“Memory Stick” Operations / Opérations liées au « Memory Stick »Changing therecording folderYou can create multiple folders up to“999MSDCF” in a “M

168Changing the recording folderChoosing the recording folderThe POWER switch should be set to .Operate by touching the panel.(1) Press FN to display

169“Memory Stick” Operations / Opérations liées au « Memory Stick »You can view the still images recorded on the“Memory Stick.” And furthermore, you c

17Guide de mise en marche rapideEnregistrement d’une image sur une cassette (p. 37)Contrôle de l’image de lecture sur l’écran LCD(p. 53)Le réglage de

170Recording dataTo display the recording data (date/time orvarious settings when recorded), press DATACODE during playback. You can also use theRemot

171“Memory Stick” Operations / Opérations liées au « Memory Stick »Playing back six recordedimages at a time (index screen)This function is especially

172You can view moving pictures recorded on the“Memory Stick.”The POWER switch should be set to .Operate by touching the panel.(1) Press PLAY. The la

173“Memory Stick” Operations / Opérations liées au « Memory Stick »Playing back a moving picturefrom a desired partThe moving picture recorded on the

174Screen indicators duringmoving picture playbackTo make screen indicators appear or disappear,press DISPLAY/BATT INFO.Recording date/timeTo display

175“Memory Stick” Operations / Opérations liées au « Memory Stick »You can change the folder currently chosen forplayback. The currently chosen folder

176You can enlarge still images on the screen andview a desired part of them.The POWER switch should be set to.Operate by touching the panel.(1) Play

177“Memory Stick” Operations / Opérations liées au « Memory Stick »To cancel memory PB ZOOMPress END.Memory PB ZOOM is cancelled when youpress the f

178You can play back all the images in the “MemoryStick” or in the specified folder using Slide show.The POWER switch should be set to .Operate by to

179“Memory Stick” Operations / Opérations liées au « Memory Stick »To prevent accidental erasure of importantimages, you can protect selected images.T

18Guide de mise en marche rapideGuide de mise en marche rapide– Enregistrement sur un « Memory Stick »A l’aide de la sangleSaisissez bien la sangle.Co

180You can delete all the images or selected images.Deleting selected imagesThe POWER switch should be set to .Operate by touching the panel.(1) Play

181“Memory Stick” Operations / Opérations liées au « Memory Stick »Deleting selected images on theindex screenThe POWER switch should be set to .Oper

182Deleting all the imagesYou can delete all the unprotected images in the“Memory Stick.”The POWER switch should be set to .Operate by touching the p

183“Memory Stick” Operations / Opérations liées au « Memory Stick »Changing the imagesize – ResizeYou can change the size of recorded still imagesto 6

184This function is useful for printing out stillimages later.(You cannot specify the number for printouts.)Your camcorder conforms with the DPOF(Digi

185Viewing images with your computer / Visionnage d’images sur un ordinateur— Viewing images with your computer —Viewing images witha computer– Introd

186Viewing pictures recorded onthe tapeWhen connecting to a computer withthe USB portSee page 189 for details.Viewing images with a computer– Introduc

187Viewing images with your computer / Visionnage d’images sur un ordinateurViewing images recorded onthe “Memory Stick”When connecting to a computer

188Notes on using your computer“Memory Stick”•“Memory Stick” operations on your camcordercannot be assured if a “Memory Stick”formatted on your comput

189Viewing images with your computer / Visionnage d’images sur un ordinateurComplete installation of the USB driverbefore connecting your camcorder to

19Guide de mise en marche rapideNe tenez pas le caméscope par lesparties indiquées sur l’illustration.Viseur FlashPanneauLCDBatterierechargeableEnregi

190CPU:Minimum 500 MHz Intel Pentium III or faster(800 MHz or faster recommended)Application:DirectX 8.0a or laterSound system:16 bit stereo sound car

191Viewing images with your computer / Visionnage d’images sur un ordinateurConnecting your camcorder to acomputer using the USB cable(For Windows use

192Installing the USB driverStart the following operation withoutconnecting the USB cable to thecomputer.Connect the USB cable according to“Making the

193Viewing images with your computer / Visionnage d’images sur un ordinateur(6) Remove the CD-ROM, then restart thecomputer and follow the on-screen m

194(5) Select the language for installation.(6) Follow the on-screen messages.The installation screen disappears wheninstallation is complete.Installi

195Viewing images with your computer / Visionnage d’images sur un ordinateur(5) Select the language for installation.(6) Follow the on-screen messages

196Making the computer recogniseyour camcorderIf you are using Windows 2000, log in withpermission of administrators.If you are using Windows XP, log

197Viewing images with your computer / Visionnage d’images sur un ordinateurViewing images recorded on the“Memory Stick”(1) Insert the “Memory Stick”

198If you cannot install the USBdriverThe USB driver has been registered incorrectly asa computer was connected to your camcorderbefore installation o

199Viewing images with your computer / Visionnage d’images sur un ordinateurWindows 98SEWindows Me5 Select and delete the underlined devicesbelow.Conn

2EnglishWelcome!Congratulations on your purchase of this SonyHandycam. With your Handycam you cancapture life’s precious moments with superiorpicture

20Dans ce mode d’emploi, les boutons et lesréglages du caméscope sont indiqués en lettresmajuscules.Après la section « Opérations d’enregistrementavan

200Connecting your camcorder to acomputer using the USB cable(For Windows users)6 Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) on yourcamcorder, then disconnect

201Viewing images with your computer / Visionnage d’images sur un ordinateur6 Select “Other devices.”Select the device prefixed with the “?” markand d

202Viewing pictures recordedon the tape on a computer– USB Streaming (ForWindows users)Capturing images with“ImageMixer Ver.1.5 for Sony”You need to i

203Viewing images with your computer / Visionnage d’images sur un ordinateur(10) Click .(11) Connect the (USB) jack on yourcamcorder to the USB por

204Viewing pictures recorded on thetape on a computer– USB Streaming (For Windows users)N(12) Click N to start playback.You can control video operatio

205Viewing images with your computer / Visionnage d’images sur un ordinateur(1) Click .(2) Looking at the monitor window, move thecursor to and click

206Viewing pictures recorded on thetape on a computer– USB Streaming (For Windows users)Notes•When you view images on a computer with theUSB connectio

207Viewing images with your computer / Visionnage d’images sur un ordinateurMaking Video CDs– Easy Video CDThis function makes it simple to create a v

208(6) Click “Start.”The tape is automatically played back. EasyVideo CD automatically begins to captureimages onto the CD-R to create a Video CD.(7)

209Viewing images with your computer / Visionnage d’images sur un ordinateurViewing pictures recorded on thetape on a computer– USB Streaming (For Win

21Getting Started / PréparatifsUsing this manualPrecautions on connecting withother equipmentWhen connecting your camcorder to anotherequipment such a

210Seeing the on-line help(operating instructions) ofImageMixerA “ImageMixer Ver.1.5 for Sony” on-line helpsite is available where you can find the de

211Viewing images with your computer / Visionnage d’images sur un ordinateurViewing images recordedon the “Memory Stick”on a computer(For Windows user

212(6) ImageMixer automatically starts up, enablingyou to view the copied image.(7) Select an album and the image, then press theimport button. The im

213Viewing images with your computer / Visionnage d’images sur un ordinateur(4) Connect the (USB) jack on your camcorderto the USB port on the compu

214Viewing images recorded on the“Memory Stick” on a computer(For Windows users)Image file storage destinationsand image filesImage files recorded wit

215Viewing images with your computer / Visionnage d’images sur un ordinateurDisconnect the USB cable andeject the “Memory Stick” or setthe POWER switc

216Connecting yourcamcorder to a computerusing the USB cable(For Macintosh users)When connecting to a computer withthe USB cableYou must install a USB

217Viewing images with your computer / Visionnage d’images sur un ordinateurInstalling the USB driverDo not connect the USB cable to acomputer before

218(5) Select the following two files, and drag anddrop them into the System Folder.•Sony Camcorder USB Driver•Sony Camcorder USB Shim(6) When the mes

219Viewing images with your computer / Visionnage d’images sur un ordinateurViewing imagesrecorded on “MemoryStick” on a computer(For Macintosh users)

22•Be careful when placing the camera near awindow or outdoors. Exposing the LCD screen,the finder or the lens to direct sunlight for longperiods may

220Disconnect the USB cable andeject the “Memory Stick” or setthe POWER switch to OFF (CHG)(1) Close all running applications.Make sure that the “Memo

221Viewing images with your computer / Visionnage d’images sur un ordinateurCapturing images froman analogue video uniton a computer– Signal convert f

222Capturing images from an analogvideo unit on a computer– Signal convert functionAfter capturing images and soundStop capturing procedures on the co

223Customising Your Camcorder / Personnalisation du caméscopeTo change the mode settings in the menusettings, select the menu items with r/R . Thedefa

224Changing the menu settings(3) Press r/R to select a desired icon, then pressEXEC.(4) Press r/R to select a desired item, then pressEXEC.(5) Press r

225Customising Your Camcorder / Personnalisation du caméscopeChanging the menu settingsMenu items are displayed as the followingicons: MANUAL SET CAME

226Icon/itemCAMERA SETD ZOOMEXPANDED F16:9WIDESTEADYSHOTHOLOGRAM FN.S. LIGHTModez OFF20×120×z OFFONz OFFONz ONOFFz AUTOOFFz ONOFFMeaningTo deactivate

227Customising Your Camcorder / Personnalisation du caméscopeChanging the menu settingsIcon/itemVCR SETHiFi SOUNDAUDIO MIXA/V t DV OUTNTSC PBLCD/VF SE

228Changing the menu settingsIcon/itemMEM SET 1STILL SETBURSTQUALITYIMAGESIZEMOVIE SETIMAGESIZEREMAINNEW FOLDERREC FOLDERFILE NO.Modez OFFNORMALHIGH S

229Customising Your Camcorder / Personnalisation du caméscopeChanging the menu settingsIcon/itemMEM SET 2SLIDE SHOWINT. R-STLDELETE ALLFORMATModeRETUR

23Getting Started / PréparatifsChecking suppliedaccessoriesMake sure that the following accessories aresupplied with your camcorder.1 AC-L15A/L15B AC

230Changing the menu settingsIcon/itemCM SETTITLETITLEERASETITLE DSPLCM SEARCHTAPE TITLEERASE ALLMode————z ONOFFz ONOFF——z RETURNOKMeaningTo superimpo

231Customising Your Camcorder / Personnalisation du caméscopeChanging the menu settingsIcon/itemTAPE SETREC MODEAUDIO MODEqREMAINFRAME RECINT. RECMode

232Changing the menu settingsIcon/itemSETUP MENUCLOCK SETUSB STREAMLANGUAGEDEMO MODEMeaningTo set the date or time (p. 31)To deactivate the USB Stream

233Customising Your Camcorder / Personnalisation du caméscopeIcon/itemOTHERSDATA CODE(On the RemoteCommander)AREA SETSUMMERTIMEBEEPCOMMANDERDISPLAYMea

234When recording a close subjectWhen REC LAMP is set to ON, the red camera recording lamp on the front of your camcorder mayreflect on the subject if

235Customising Your Camcorder / Personnalisation du caméscopeFrançaisSélection du réglage de mode de chaque paramètreLe réglage par défaut est z.Les p

236Icône/paramètreCAMERA SETD ZOOMEXPANDED F16:9WIDESTEADYSHOTHOLOGRAM FN.S. LIGHTModez OFF20×120×z OFFONz OFFONz ONOFFz AUTOOFFz ONOFFSignificationDé

237Customising Your Camcorder / Personnalisation du caméscopeModification des réglages du menuIcône/paramètreVCR SETHiFi SOUNDAUDIO MIXA/V t DV OUTNTS

238Modification des réglages du menuIcône/paramètreMEM SET 1STILL SETBURSTQUALITYIMAGESIZEMOVIE SETIMAGESIZEREMAINNEW FOLDERREC FOLDERFILE NO.Modez OF

239Customising Your Camcorder / Personnalisation du caméscopeModification des réglages du menuIcône/paramètreMEM SET 2SLIDE SHOWINT. R-STLDELETE ALLFO

24Step 1 Preparing thepower sourceInstalling or removing thebattery packBe sure to set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG)before installing, removing or exc

240Modification des réglages du menuIcône/paramètreCM SETTITLETITLEERASETITLE DSPLCM SEARCHTAPE TITLEERASE ALLMode————z ONOFFz ONOFF——z RETURNOKSignif

241Customising Your Camcorder / Personnalisation du caméscopeModification des réglages du menuIcône/paramètreTAPE SETREC MODEAUDIO MODEqREMAINFRAME RE

242Modification des réglages du menuIcône/paramètreSETUP MENUCLOCK SETUSB STREAMLANGUAGEDEMO MODESignificationRéglage de la date ou de l’heure (p. 31)

243Customising Your Camcorder / Personnalisation du caméscopeIcône/paramètreOTHERSDATA CODE(Sur latélécommande)AREA SETSUMMERTIMEBEEPCOMMANDERDISPLAYS

244Lorsque vous filmez un sujet très procheLorsque REC LAMP est réglé sur ON, le témoin de tournage rouge à l’avant du caméscope peut serefléter sur l

245Troubleshooting / Guide de dépannageIf you run into any problem using your camcorder, use the following table to troubleshoot theproblem. If the pr

246Types of trouble and how to correct troubleSymptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions• This is not a malfunction.• SLOW SHTR, Super NightShot or Colou

247Troubleshooting / Guide de dépannageDuring playbackSymptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions• The cassette has run out of the tape.c Rewind the tape

248During recording and playbackSymptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions• The battery pack is not installed, or is dead or nearly dead.c Install a char

249Troubleshooting / Guide de dépannageWhen operating using the “Memory Stick”Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions• The POWER switch is not set to

25Getting Started / PréparatifsStep 1 Preparing the powersourceIf you use the large capacity battery packIf you install the NP-FM70/QM71/QM71D/FM91/QM

250Types of trouble and how to correct troubleSymptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions• The write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to LOCK.c Re

251Troubleshooting / Guide de dépannageSymptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions• The input selector on the VCR is not set correctly.c Set the selector

252Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions• This is because some functions use a linear mechanism. This isnot a malfunction.• Charging the battery pac

253Troubleshooting / Guide de dépannageC:21:00EnglishSelf-diagnosis display5-digit display Cause and/or Corrective Actions• You are using a battery pa

254EnglishWarning indicators101-0001 Warning indicator pertaining tofilesSlow flashing:•The file is corrupted.•The file is unreadable.•You are trying

255Troubleshooting / Guide de dépannageEnglishWarning messagesIf messages appear on the screen, check the following. See the page in parentheses“(

256• DELETING You press PHOTO on your camcorder while deleting data in the“Memory Stick.”*• FORMATTING You press PHOTO on your camcorder while formatt

257Troubleshooting / Guide de dépannageSi un problème quelconque se présente lorsque vous utilisez le caméscope, reportez-vous au tableausuivant pour

258Types de problèmes et leurs solutionsSymptôme Causes et/ou solutions• Ceci est normal.• SLOW SHTR, Super NightShot ou Colour Slow Shutter estactivé

259Troubleshooting / Guide de dépannageEn mode de lectureSymptôme Causes et/ou solutions• La bande est terminée.c Rembobinez-la (p. 53).• Les têtes vi

26Charging the battery packUse the battery pack after charging it for yourcamcorder.Your camcorder operates only with the“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (M

260En modes d’enregistrement et de lectureSymptôme Causes et/ou solutions• La batterie n’est pas en place ou bien elle est vide ou presquevide.c Insta

261Troubleshooting / Guide de dépannageUtilisation du « Memory Stick »Symptôme Causes et/ou solutions• Le commutateur POWER n’est pas réglé sur MEMORY

262Types de problèmes et leurs solutionsSymptôme Causes et/ou solutions• Le taquet d’interdiction en écriture du « Memory Stick » estréglé sur LOCK.c

263Troubleshooting / Guide de dépannageTypes de problèmes et leurs solutionsSymptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions• Le sélecteur d’entrée du magnétos

264Types de problèmes et leurs solutionsSymptôme Causes et/ou solutions• Certaines fonctions utilisent un mécanisme linéaire. Ceci estnormal.• La rech

265Troubleshooting / Guide de dépannageC:21:00FrançaisCode d’autodiagnosticCode à cinq caractères Causes et/ou solutions• Vous utilisez une batterie q

266FrançaisIndicateurs d’avertissement101-0001 Indicateur d’avertissementcorrespondant aux fichiersClignotement lent :•Le fichier est corrompu.•Le fic

267Troubleshooting / Guide de dépannageFrançaisMessages d’avertissementSi les messages apparaissent sur l’écran, vérifiez les informations suivantes.

268• DELETING Vous appuyez sur PHOTO sur le caméscope pendant la suppressiondes données du « Memory Stick »*• FORMATTING Vous appuyez sur PHOTO sur le

269Additional Information / Informations complémentaires— Additional Information —Usable cassettesSelecting cassette typesYou can use the mini DV ca

27Getting Started / PréparatifsStep 1 Preparing the powersourceNotePrevent metallic objects from coming into contactwith the metal parts of the DC plu

270 mark on the cassetteThe memory capacity of the cassette marked with is 4K bits. Your camcorder canaccommodate cassettes having a memorycapacity of

271Additional Information / Informations complémentairesAudio mode12-bit mode:The original sound can be recordedin stereo 1, and the new sound instere

272Remarques sur les cassettesPour prévenir un effacementaccidentelFaites glisser le taquet d’interdiction en écriturevers SAVE >.Etiquetage des ca

273Additional Information / Informations complémentairesAbout the“InfoLITHIUM” batterypackThis unit is compatible with the “InfoLITHIUM”battery pack (

274•Frequently using the LCD screen or frequentlyoperating playback, fast forward or rewindwears out the battery pack faster. Werecommend using the la

275Additional Information / Informations complémentairesHow to store the battery pack•If the battery pack is not used for a long time,do the following

276The DV Interface on this unit is an i.LINK-compliant DV Interface. This section describesthe i.LINK standard and its features.What is i.LINK?i.LINK

277Additional Information / Informations complémentairesAbout i.LINKThe baud rate is listed under “Specifications” inthe operating instructions of eac

278Using your camcorderabroadUsing your camcorder abroadYou can use your camcorder in any country orarea with the AC Adaptor supplied with yourcamcord

279Additional Information / Informations complémentairesMaintenanceinformation andprecautionsMoisture condensationIf your camcorder is brought directl

28Approximate minutes at 25°C (77°F) to charge anempty battery packThe charging time may increase if the battery’stemperature is extremely high or low

280How to prevent moisture condensationWhen you bring your camcorder from a coldplace into a warm place, put your camcorder in aplastic bag and tightl

281Additional Information / Informations complémentairesNote on the video headThe video head suffers from wear after long use.If you cannot obtain a c

282Maintenance information andprecautionsAdjusting the LCD screen(CALIBRATION)The buttons on the touch panel may not workcorrectly. If this happens, f

283Additional Information / Informations complémentairesMaintenance information andprecautionsPrecautionsCamcorder operation•Operate your camcorder on

284Camcorder care•Eject the cassette, and periodically turn on thepower, operate the CAMERA and VCR sectionsand play back a tape for about three minut

285Additional Information / Informations complémentairesMaintenance information andprecautionsAbout care and storage of the lens•Wipe the surface of t

286Maintenance information andprecautionsNote on dry batteriesTo avoid possible damage from battery leakageor corrosion, observe the following:– Be su

287Additional Information / Informations complémentairesEnglishSpecificationsVideo camerarecorderSystemVideo recording system2 rotary headsHelical sca

288SpecificationsAC AdaptorAC-L15A/L15BPower requirements100 – 240 V AC, 50/60 HzCurrent consumption0.35 – 0.18 APower consumption18 WOutput voltageDC

289Additional Information / Informations complémentairesFrançaisSpécificationsCaméscopeSystèmeSystème d’enregistrement vidéo2 têtes rotativesBalayage

29Getting Started / PréparatifsBATTERY INFOBATTERY CHARGE LEVELREC TIME AVAILABLELCD SCREENVIEWFINDER::85100minmin0%50%BATTERY INFOBATTERY CHARGE LEVE

290SpécificationsAdaptateur secteurAC-L15A/L15BAlimentation100 – 240 V CA, 50/60 HzConsommation de courant0,35 – 0,18 AConsommation18 WTension de sort

291Quick Reference / Référence rapide— Quick Reference —Identifying parts andcontrols1 Flash (p. 146)2 Focus ring (p. 81)3 LensCamcorder123Note on the

292Identifying parts and controls4567894 NIGHTSHOT switch (p. 48)5 DC IN jack (p. 12, 26)6 FOCUS button (p. 81)7 BACK LIGHT button (p. 47)8 Microphone

293Quick Reference / Référence rapideIdentifying parts and controls0 Lens cap (p. 37)qa RESET buttonIf you press RESET, all the settings includingthe

294Identifying parts and controlsql DV Interface (p. 100, 114, 186, 221, 276)The DV Interface is i.LINK compatible.w; (USB) jack (p. 185)wa PHOTO

295Quick Reference / Référence rapideIdentifying parts and controlseseae;wlwkwjwj (LANC) jack (blue)wk S VIDEO jack (p. 60, 100, 114, 222)wl AUDIO/VI

296Identifying parts and controlsed Intelligent accessory shoe (p. 120)ef Shoe cover (p. 120)eg Access lamp (p. 14, 137)eh “Memory Stick” slot (p. 14,

297Quick Reference / Référence rapideIdentifying parts and controlsrf Battery pack (p. 24, 26)rg Cassette compartment (p. 12)rh OPEN/Z EJECT lever

298Identifying parts and controlsRemote CommanderThe buttons that have the same name on theRemote Commander as on your camcorderfunction identically t

299Quick Reference / Référence rapideIdentifying parts and controlsTo prepare the Remote CommanderInsert two R6 (size AA) batteries by matching the+ a

3ATTENTIONThe electromagnetic field at the specificfrequencies may influence the picture and soundof this camcorder.This product has been tested and f

30Step 1 Preparing the powersourceNoteThe BATT INFO indicator may not be displayedin the following cases:– The battery pack is not properly installed.

300Identifying parts and controlsOperation indicatorsLCD screen and Viewfinder AUTO 50 AWB F1.8 9db0:12:3448minZERO SETMEMORYENDSEAR

301Quick Reference / Référence rapideIdentifying parts and controlsqh HOLOGRAM AF (p. 148)qj STBY/REC (p. 39)/Video control mode(p. 58)/Image size (p.

302EnglishIndexA, BAC Adaptor ... 26Adjusting the viewfinder ... 44Audio dubbing ... 119AUDIO

303Quick Reference / Référence rapideFrançaisIndexA, BAdaptateur secteur ... 26AUDIO MIX ... 124AUDIO MODE

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31Getting Started / PréparatifsSet the date and time when you use yourcamcorder for the first time. The “CLOCK SET”indicator will appear each time you

32To return to FN (Function)Press EXIT.When using your camcorder abroadSet the clock to the local time (p. 33).If you use your camcorder in an area wh

33Getting Started / Préparatifs+11:00+12:00–12:00–11:00–10:00–09:00–08:00–07:00–06:00–05:00–04:00–03:30–03:00–02:00–01:00Solomon Is.Fiji, WellingtonEn

34Your camcorder has operation buttons on theLCD screen.Touch the LCD screen directly with your fingerto operate each function.(1) Set the POWER switc

35Getting Started / PréparatifsTo cancel settingsPress OFF. The display returns to PAGE1/PAGE2/PAGE3.To make screen indicators disappearPress DISPLA

36Notes•When using the touch panel, press operationbuttons lightly with your finger supporting theLCD panel from the back side of it.•Do not press the

37Recording – Basics / Enregistrement – Opérations de baseEffectuez d’abord les procédures décrites dans lessections « Etape 1 » et « Etape 2 » (p. 24

38Self-timer recordingIf you record with the self-timer, your camcorderautomatically starts recording on a tape aftercounting down for about 10 second

39Recording – Basics / Enregistrement – Opérations de baseWhen you record in the SP mode and in the LPmode on one tape or you record in the LPmode•The

4EnglishMain FeaturesRecording moving picturesor still images, and playingthem back•Recording moving pictures on atape (p. 37)•Playing back a tape (p.

40Remaining battery time indicator duringrecordingThe remaining battery time indicator roughlyindicates the continuous recording time. Theindicator ma

41Recording – Basics / Enregistrement – Opérations de baseRecording a pictureAfter recording(1) Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG).(2) Close the LCD pa

42Shooting with the mirror modeThis feature allows the camera subject to viewhim-or herself on the LCD screen.The subject uses this feature to check h

43Recording – Basics / Enregistrement – Opérations de baseAdjusting the brightness of theLCD screen(1) When the POWER switch is set to CAMERA,press FN

44Adjusting the viewfinderIf you record pictures with the LCD panel closed,check the picture with the viewfinder. Adjust theviewfinder lens to your ey

45Recording – Basics / Enregistrement – Opérations de baseAttaching the supplied lenshoodTo record fine pictures under strong light, werecommend attac

46Using the zoom featureMove the power zoom lever a little for a slowerzoom. Move it further for a faster zoom.Using the zoom sparingly results in bet

47Recording – Basics / Enregistrement – Opérations de baseWhen you shoot close to a subjectIf you cannot get a sharp focus, move the powerzoom lever t

48Shooting in the dark– NightShot/Super NightShot/Colour Slow ShutterUsing NightShotNightShot enables you to shoot a subject in thenight or in a dark

49Recording – Basics / Enregistrement – Opérations de baseRecording a pictureNIGHTSHOTON OFFTo cancel Super NightShotPress SUPER NS again to make the

5Main Features5Other usesFunctions for adjusting exposure during recording•Back light (p. 47)•NightShot/Super NightShot/Colour Slow Shutter (p. 48)•PR

50Recording a pictureWhile using NightShot, you cannot use thefollowing functions:– White balance– PROGRAM AE(The indicator flashes.)– Manual exposure

51Recording – Basics / Enregistrement – Opérations de baseYou can use these buttons to check the recordedpicture or shoot so that the transition betwe

52Edit searchYou can search for the next recording start point.You cannot monitor the sound.(1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA.(2) Hold down EDITSEARC

53Playback – Basics / Lecture – Opérations de baseYou can monitor the recorded tape on the LCDscreen. If you close the LCD panel, you canmonitor the p

54To rewind the tapePress in the stop state.To fastforward the tapePress in the stop state.To view a still image (playbackpause)Press during pla

55Playback – Basics / Lecture – Opérations de basePlaying back a tapeAbout date/time and various settingsYour camcorder automatically records not only

56Using the Remote CommanderPress DATA CODE on the Remote Commanderduring playback.The display changes as follows each time youpress DATA CODE:date/ti

57Playback – Basics / Lecture – Opérations de baseVarious playback modesTo operate video control buttons, set the POWERswitch to VCR.Using the touch p

58Playing back a tapeVideo control buttonsMarks on your camcorder are different fromthose on the Remote Commander supplied withyour camcorder.On your

59Playback – Basics / Lecture – Opérations de baseConnect your camcorder to the TV with the A/Vconnecting cable supplied with your camcorderto watch t

6FrançaisCaractéristiques principalesEnregistrement et lectured’images animées ou fixes•Enregistrement d’images animéessur une cassette (p. 37)•Lectur

60If your TV or VCR is a monauraltypeConnect the yellow plug of the A/V connectingcable to the video input jack and the white or thered plug to the au

61Advanced Recording Operations / Opérations d’enregistrement avancéesInsert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorderbeforehand.During tape recording stan

62Recording still images on a “MemoryStick” during tape recording standbyor tape recordingDuring tape recordingThe POWER switch should be set to .Pre

63Advanced Recording Operations / Opérations d’enregistrement avancéesTitleYou cannot record the titles.Self-timer recordingDuring recording standby,

64Self-timer recordingYou can record still images or moving picturesusing the self-timer. You can also use the RemoteCommander for this operation.Reco

65Advanced Recording Operations / Opérations d’enregistrement avancéesTo stop the countdown duringrecording on the tapePress START/STOP. To restart th

66Normally the white balance is automaticallyadjusted.The POWER switch should be set to or .Operate by touching the panel.(1) Press FN to display PAG

67Advanced Recording Operations / Opérations d’enregistrement avancéesWhen you record under fluorescent lightingSelect AUTO or HOLD.Your camcorder may

68You can enjoy recording with wider anglescompared to the normal tape recording while thepower zoom lever is moved to the “W” side.You can record a 1

69Advanced Recording Operations / Opérations d’enregistrement avancéesNotes•In the wide mode, you cannot operate thefollowing functions:– Recording st

7Caractéristiques principales7Autres caractéristiquesFonctions permettant de régler l’exposition en mode d’enregistrement•Contre-jour (p. 47)•NightSho

70You can fade in or out to give your recording aprofessional appearance.MONOTONEWhen fading in, the picture gradually changesfrom black-and-white to

71Advanced Recording Operations / Opérations d’enregistrement avancéesThe POWER switch should be set to .Operate by touching the panel.(1) When fadin

72Using the fader functionNoteYou cannot use the following functions whileusing fader. Also, you cannot use fader whileusing following functions:– Sup

73Advanced Recording Operations / Opérations d’enregistrement avancéesNEG. ART [a] : The colour and brightness of thepicture are reversed.SEPIA : The

74Using special effects– Digital effectSLOW SHTR (slow shutter)You can slow down the shutter speed. The SLOWSHTR mode is suitable for shooting a subje

75Advanced Recording Operations / Opérations d’enregistrement avancéesThe POWER switch should be set to .Operate by touching the panel.(1) Press FN a

76Using special effects– Digital effectTo return to FNPress EXIT.To cancel digital effectPress OFF on the DIG EFFT screen to returnto PAGE2.Shutter

77Advanced Recording Operations / Opérations d’enregistrement avancéesSPOTLIGHT *This mode prevents people’s faces, for example,from appearing excessi

78The POWER switch should be set to or .Operate by touching the panel.(1) Press FN to display PAGE1.(2) Press MENU.(3) Select PROGRAM AE in , then p

79Advanced Recording Operations / Opérations d’enregistrement avancéesAdjust the exposure manually in the followingcases:– When you need a fine adjust

8EnglishTable of contentsMain Features ... 4Quick Start Guide– Recording on a tape ...

80You can take a picture with the appropriateexposure automatically adjusted for just the pointyou want to focus on and with its exposure fixed.Use Fl

81Advanced Recording Operations / Opérations d’enregistrement avancéesYou can gain better results by manually adjustingthe focus in the following case

82To return to the autofocusPress FOCUS to turn off the 9, or indicator.About expanded focusIf you set EXPANDED F in to ON in themenu settings (p.

83Advanced Recording Operations / Opérations d’enregistrement avancéesYou can take a picture with the appropriate focusautomatically adjusted for just

84TAPE SET I NT. REC I NTERVAL REC T I ME 30SECTAPE SET I NT. REC I NTERVAL REC T I ME 30SEC 1M I N 5M I N10M I NTAPE SET I NT. REC

85Advanced Recording Operations / Opérations d’enregistrement avancées(11) Press EXIT to return to FN.The INTERVAL TAPE indicator flashes onthe screen

86You can make a recording with a stop-motionanimated effect using frame recording. To createthis effect, alternately move the subject a littleand mak

87Advanced Recording Operations / Opérations d’enregistrement avancéesRecording with all thepixels – ProgressiveRecording ModeTo import moving picture

88When recording under fluorescent lightWhen recording in the Progressive RecordingMode under fluorescent light or light bulb, a rarephenomenon may ha

89Advanced Recording Operations / Opérations d’enregistrement avancéesTurn the LCD panel over and move it back toyour camcorder body with the LCD scre

9Table of contentsSuperimposing a still image in the“Memory Stick” on an image– MEMORY MIX ... 152Interval Photo Recording

90To make the buttons on the LCDscreen disappearPress OK.NoteWhen the POWER switch is set to VCR or duringmemory playback, you cannot operate with t

91Advanced Playback Operations / Opérations de lecture avancéesThe POWER switch should be set to .Operate by touching the panel.(1) During playback o

92The POWER switch should be set to .Operate by touching the panel.(1) During playback or playback pause, press FNand select PAGE2.(2) Press DIG EFFT

93Advanced Playback Operations / Opérations de lecture avancéesBesides the operation described here, yourcamcorder can enlarge still images recorded o

94Notes•You cannot process externally input scenesusing tape PB ZOOM with your camcorder.•You cannot record images processed with tapePB ZOOM on the t

95Advanced Playback Operations / Opérations de lecture avancéesYour camcorder automatically searches for adesired scene having the tape counter value

96Use a cassette with Cassette Memory for thisoperation.Use the Remote Commander for this operation.Before operationSet CM SEARCH in to ON in the me

97Advanced Playback Operations / Opérations de lecture avancéesWhen you search for the date by using CassetteMemory, cue the tape by selecting the rec

98Searching for the date withoutusing Cassette MemoryThe POWER switch should be set to .Operate by touching the panel.(1) Press FN to display PAGE1.(

99Editing / MontageYou can dub or edit on the VCR connected toyour camcorder using your camcorder as aplayer.You can connect either the A/V connecting