+48V ON

Note If you use other than the 48-V microphone with the LINE/MIC selector set to +48V ON, a malfunction of the connected equipment may occur. When you unplug the microphone plug Unplug it while pressing the PUSH button. When the external unit is compatible with 12-V power The camcorder can supply 12-V power to the unit from the DC OUT 12V connector.
Backing up recordings to another tape
You can easily make backup copies of recordings to the VCR connected to your camcorder with the DV connecting cable (i.LINK cable). Setting EXT RECCTL in the menu settings to ON synchronizes the recording start/pause operation of the external VCR with the START/STOP button on your camcorder.
(1) Push the CUSTOM PRESET/MENU switch in the MENU direction and release it to display the menu in standby mode. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press the dial. (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select EXT RECCTL, then press the dial. (4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select ON, then press the dial. (5) Push the CUSTOM PRESET/MENU switch in the MENU direction and release it to erase the menu display.
OTHERS WORLD T I ME BEEP COMMANDER D I SPLAY EXT RECCTL DATE REC COLOR BAR HRS METER OTHERS WORLD T I ME BEEP [MENU]COMMANDER : END D I SPLAY EXT RECCTL OFF ON DATE REC COLOR BAR HRS METER OTHERS RETURN WORLD T I ME BEEP [MENU] COMMANDER : END D I SPLAY EXT RECCTL ON DATE REC COLOR BAR HRS METER RETURN [MENU] : END
To cancel recording start/pause synchronization
Select OFF in step 4, then press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. Note on the external VCR We recommend that you turn the external VCR to recording pause before recording. When you use one of the following functions, you cannot make backup copies to a VCR Tape Photo recording Interval recording Cut recording

Using a video light

You can use the Anton Bauer Ultralight 2 or equivalent. Use a video light powered by 12 V with maximum power consumption of 30 W. If you connect the video light to the LIGHT connector on the camcorder and set the LIGHT switch to AUTO, you can turn the light on and off automatically as you start and stop the recording. The output of the LIGHT connector on the camcorder is controlled to 12 V even when the camcorder is supplied with 12 V or more power (through the DC IN 12V connector or battery pack). The brightness or color temperature of the light will not change according to voltage increase.
Accessory shoe LIGHT switch
(1) Attach a video light to the accessory shoe on the handle and connect the plug of the video light to the LIGHT connector. (2) Set the LIGHT switch as follows to control the video light: AUTO: Turns on the video light during recording if the power switch on the video light is set to on. (When in Tape Photo recording or using the cut recording, the AUTO position is disable.) MAN: The video light always turns on depending on the position of the VTR/ CAMERA/MEMORY selector. (When you insert or eject the cassette, the video light momentarily turns on even if the POWER switch is set to OFF. To prevent the video light from turning on, turn off the video light using its power switch.)

CAMERA

M. LUMI

100-0019

MEMORY MIX

M. CHROM M. LUMI I I I

100-0019 100-0019

Still image

M. LUMI I
Items to be adjusted M. CHROM M. LUMI C. CHROM M. OVERLAP The color (blue) scheme of the area in the still picture which is to be swapped with a moving picture The color (bright) scheme of the area in the still picture which is to be swapped with a moving picture The color (blue) scheme of the area in the moving picture which is to be swapped with a still picture No adjustment necessary
As the bar is shorter, the effect is enhanced.
To change the still image to be superimposed
Do either of the following: Press MEMORY+/ before step 7. Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial after step 6, and repeat the procedure from step 3 (except M. OVERLAP).
To change the mode setting
Press SEL/PUSH EXEC dial after step 6, and repeat the procedure from step 4 (except M. OVERLAP).

To cancel MEMORY MIX

Press MEMORY MIX again. During recording You cannot change the mode setting. The Memory Stick supplied with your camcorder has 20 images stored For M. CHROM: 18 images (such as a frame) 100-0001 to 100-0018 For C. CHROM: two images (such as background) 100-0019 to 100-0020 Sample images Sample images stored in the Memory Stick supplied with your camcorder are protected (p. 149). If a still image to be superimposed has lots of white areas The thumbnail image may not be displayed clearly. Image data modified with personal computers or shot with other equipment You may not be able to play them back with your camcorder. When the auto logo insert function is activated You cannot use memory mix function. Refer to the extra operating instructions, Auto Logo Insert for Copyright Protection.

Interval recording

You can make a time-lapse recording by Example setting the camcorder to automatically record 1s and standby sequentially. You can achieve an 9 min 59 s [a] excellent recording for flowering, emergence, etc., with this function. [b] 10 min [a] Recording time [b]Waiting time 1s [a] 9 min 59 s [b] 10 min
(1) Push the CUSTOM PRESET/MENU switch in the MENU direction and release it to display the menu in standby mode. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press the dial. (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select INT. REC, then press the dial. (4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select SET, then press the dial. (5) Set INTERVAL and REC TIME. 1 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select INTERVAL, then press the dial. 2 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired interval time, then press the dial. The time: 30SEC y 1MIN y 5MIN y 10MIN. 3 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select REC TIME, then press the dial. 4 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired recording time, then press the dial. The time: 0.5SEC y 1SEC y 1.5SEC y 2SEC. RETURN, then press the dial. 5 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select

Advanced Playback Operations
Searching for a recording by index Index search
You can automatically search for the point where an index is marked and start playback from that point (Index search). Use a tape with cassette memory for convenience. Use the Remote Commander for this operation. Use this function to check where indexes are marked or to edit the tape at each sequence where the index is marked.
Searching for the index point using cassette memory
You can use this function only when playing back a tape with cassette memory (p. 158).
(1) Set the MEMORY/CAMERA/VTR selector to VTR. (2) Set CM SEARCH in to ON in the menu settings (p. 120). The default setting is ON. (3) Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly, until the index search indicator appears. The indicator changes as follows: INDEX SEARCH t TITLE SEARCH t DATE SEARCH t PHOTO SEARCH t PHOTO SCAN t no indicator (4) Press. or > on the Remote Commander to select the index point for playback. Your camcorder automatically starts playing back at the selected index point.
Advanced Playback Operations

INDEX SEARCH

SEARCH MODE
SEP / SEP / DEC / JAN / FEB / APR /

/ / / / / /

CH 00 5:30PM CAM 00 8:50AM LINE 00 10:30AM CAM 01 11:25PM CAM 01 4:11PM CAM 01 1:45PM CAM
INDEX SEARCH SEP / SEP / DEC / JAN / FEB / APR / / / / / / / CH 00 5:30PM CAM 00 8:50AM LINE 00 10:30AM CAM 01 11:25PM CAM 01 4:11PM CAM 01 1:45PM CAM

[a] [b]

[a] Actual point you are trying to search for [b] Present point on the tape

To stop searching

If a tape has a blank portion between recorded portions The index search function may not work correctly. If you mark an index onto an external input signal LINE appears in the CH column. The index of the recording start point when recorded from external audio equipment The index mark is not recorded in cassette memory when recorded from external audio equipment. If you want to search for the index point, set CM SEARCH to OFF in the menu settings and search for the index point without cassette memory.
Searching for the index point without using cassette memory
(1) Set the MEMORY/CAMERA/VTR selector to VTR. to OFF in the menu settings (p. 120). If using a tape (2) Set CM SEARCH in without cassette memory, skip this step. (3) Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly, until the index search indicator appears. The indicator changes as follows: INDEX SEARCH t DATE SEARCH t PHOTO SEARCH t PHOTO SCAN t no indicator (4) Press. on the Remote Commander to search for the previous index point or press > on the Remote Commander to search for the next index point. Your camcorder automatically starts playback at the selected index point. Each time you press. or >, your camcorder searches for the previous or next index point.

Searching the boundaries of recorded tape by title Title search
If you use a tape with cassette memory, you can search for the boundaries of recorded tape by title (Title search) (p. 158). Use the Remote Commander for this operation.
(1) Set the MEMORY/CAMERA/VTR selector to VTR. to ON in the menu settings (p. 120). The default setting (2) Set CM SEARCH in is ON. (3) Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly, until the title search indicator appears. The indicator changes as follows: INDEX SEARCH t TITLE SEARCH t DATE SEARCH t PHOTO SEARCH t PHOTO SCAN t no indicator (4) Press. or > on the Remote Commander to select the title for playback. Your camcorder automatically starts playback of the scene having the title that you selected.

TITLE SEARCH

SCENE1 SCENE2 SCENE3 SCENE4 SCENE5 SCENE6
TITLE SEARCH SCENE3 SCENE4 SCENE5 SCENE6 SCENE7 SCENE8
Press x. If you use a tape without cassette memory You cannot superimpose or search for a title. If a tape has a blank portion between recorded portions The title search function may not work correctly.
Searching a recording by date Date search
You can automatically search for the point where the recording date changes and start playback from that point (Date search). Use a tape with cassette memory for convenience. Use the Remote Commander for this operation. Use this function to check where recording dates change or to edit the tape at each recording date.
Searching for the date using cassette memory
(1) Set the MEMORY/CAMERA/VTR selector to VTR. (2) Set CM SEARCH in to ON in the menu settings (p. 120). The default setting is ON. (3) Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly, until the date search indicator appears. The indicator changes as follows: INDEX SEARCH t TITLE SEARCH t DATE SEARCH t PHOTO SEARCH t PHOTO SCAN t no indicator (4) Press. or > on the Remote Commander to select the date for playback. Your camcorder automatically starts playback at the beginning of the selected date.

DATE SEARCH

SEP / 5 / 00 SEP / 6 / 00 DEC / 24 / 00 JAN / 1 / 01 FEB / 11 / 01 APR / 29 / 01
DATE SEARCH SEP / 5 / 00 SEP / 6 / 00 DEC / 24 / 00 JAN / 1 / 01 FEB / 11 / 01 APR / 29 / 01
If a tape has a blank portion between recorded portions The date search function may not work correctly.

OTHERS ED I T SET ADJ TEST CUTI N CUTOUT RETURN RETURN EXECUTE OTHERS ED I T SET ADJ [MENU] : END TEST CUTI N CUTOUT RETURN
EXECUT I NG No. 2 IN +215
OTHERS ED I T SET ADJ [MENU] : END TEST CUTI N CUTOUT RETURN

COMPLETE

(10)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select CUT-IN, then press the dial. (11)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the average numerical value of CUTIN, then press the dial. The calculated start position for recording is set. (12)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select CUT-OUT, then press the dial. (13)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the average numerical value of CUTOUT, then press the dial. The calculated stop position for recording is set. RETURN, then press the dial. (14)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select
OTHERS ED I T SET ADJ TEST CUTI N CUTOUT RETURN 0 OTHERS ED I T SET ADJ TEST CUTI N CUTOUT RETURN 0
Errors in editing If you connect your camcorder to Sony equipment with the DV jack, the range of errors is within +/ 5 frames. The range may become wider in the following conditions: The interval between CUT-IN and CUT-OUT is less than five seconds (p. 92). CUT-IN or CUT-OUT is set at the beginning of the tape.
Dubbing only desired scenes Digital program editing Operation 1: Making Programs
(1) Insert the tape for playback into your camcorder, and insert a tape for recording into the VCR. (2) Push the CUSTOM PRESET/MENU switch in the MENU direction and release it to display the menu. (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press the dial. (4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select VIDEO EDIT, then press the dial. (5) Search for the beginning of the first scene you want to insert using the video control buttons, then pause playback (p. 33).
OTHERS BEEP MELODY COMMANDER D I SPLAY V I DEO ED I T ED I T SET HRS METER RETURN
V I DEO ED I T MARK UNDO ERASE ALL START

00:32:30:IN

(6) Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, or MARK on the Remote Commander. The CUT-IN point of the first program is set, and the top part of the program mark changes to light blue. (7) Search for the end of the first scene you want to insert using the video control buttons, then pause playback (p. 33). (8) Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, or MARK on the Remote Commander. The CUT-OUT point of the first program is set, then the bottom part of the program mark changes to light blue. (9) Repeat steps 5 to 8, then set PROGRAM. When the program is set, the program mark changes to light blue. You can set a maximum of 20 programs.

STOP REW PLAY FF PAUSE SLOW

00:08:55:OUT

SCENE [MENU] : END
V I DEO ED I T MARK UNDO ERASE ALL START 00:09:07:IN V I DEO ED I T MARK UNDO ERASE ALL START 00:10:01:IN
On a blank portion of the tape You cannot set CUT-IN or CUT-OUT on a blank portion of the tape.

Erasing the last program

To change the end of the last program, delete the CUT-OUT mark. To erase the whole program, delete both the CUT-IN and CUT-OUT marks.
(1) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select UNDO, then press the dial. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select EXECUTE, then press the dial. The last set program mark flashes, then the setting is canceled.
To cancel erasing Select RETURN in step 2, then press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.

Erasing all programs

(1) Select VIDEO EDIT in the menu settings. Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select ERASE ALL, then press the dial. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select EXECUTE, then press the dial. All the program marks flash, then the settings are canceled.
To cancel erasing all programs Select RETURN in step 2, then press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. To cancel a program you have set Push the CUSTOM PRESET/MENU switch in the MENU direction and release it. The program is stored in memory until the tape is ejected.
Operation 2: Performing a digital program editing (Dubbing a tape)
(1) Select VIDEO EDIT in the menu settings. Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select START, then press the dial. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select EXECUTE, then press the dial. Search for the beginning of the first program, then start dubbing. The EXECUTING indicator flashes. The SEARCH indicator appears during search, and the EDIT indicator appears during editing on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. The PROGRAM indicator lights up after dubbing is complete. When the dubbing ends, your camcorder and the VCR automatically stop.
To stop dubbing Press x on this camcorder or on the Remote Commander. To end the digital program editing function Your camcorder stops when the dubbing is complete. Then the display returns to VIDEO EDIT in the menu settings. Push the CUSTOM PRESET/MENU switch in the MENU direction and release it to end the video program editing function. You cannot record on the VCR when: The cassette is not inserted. The tape has run out. The write-protect tab is set to the protect position. NOT READY appears on the LCD screen when: The program to operate the digital program editing has not been made. A DV connecting cable (i.LINK cable) is not connected. The power of the connected VCR is not turned on.

(1) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to record over) into your camcorder, and insert the recorded tape into the VCR. (2) Set the MEMORY/CAMERA/VTR selector to VTR. (3) Set DISPLAY in to LCD in the menu settings (p. 120). (4) Push the CUSTOM PRESET/MENU switch in the MENU direction and release it to erase the menu display. (5) Press z REC and the button on its right simultaneously on your camcorder, then immediately press X on your camcorder. (6) Press N on the VCR to start playback. The picture to be recorded appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. (7) Press X on your camcorder at the scene from which you want to start recording.

DV S VIDEO LANC

DV IN/OUT (not supplied) : Signal flow
You can connect only one VCR using the DV connecting cable (i.LINK cable) When you dub a picture in digital form The color of the display may be uneven. However this does not affect the dubbed picture. If you record a still picture in playback pause mode via the DV IN/OUT connector The recorded picture becomes rough. And when you play back the picture using your camcorder, the picture may jitter. Before recording Set the DISPLAY switch located on the front of the viewfinder to ON and make sure that the DV IN indicator appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. The DV IN indicator may appear on both pieces of equipment.
On the commander mode Your camcorder works in the commander mode, VTR 2. Commander modes 1, 2 and 3 are used to distinguish your camcorder from other Sony VCRs to avoid remote control misoperation. If you use another Sony VCR in the commander mode VTR 2, we recommend changing the commander mode or covering the sensor of the VCR with black paper.

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 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 also use the Remote Commander for this operation.
The relationship between audio input and channels on which a dubbed sound will be recorded
The relationship between audio input and channels on which a dubbed sound will be recorded is as follows: Audio input through The position of the Which audio input will be recorded AUDIO INPUT on switch (CH-1/CH-2) Channel 3 AUDIO IN/OUT CH-1 AUDIO IN/OUT CH-1 AUDIO IN CH1 AUDIO IN CH1 AUDIO IN CH1 AUDIO IN CH1 MIC IN +48V MIC IN +48V Channel 4 AUDIO IN/OUT CH-2 AUDIO IN/OUT CH-2 AUDIO IN CH2 AUDIO IN CH2 AUDIO IN CH2 AUDIO IN CH2 MIC IN +48V MIC IN +48V

Customizing Your Camcorder
Menu items differ depending on the position of the MEMORY/CAMERA/VTR selector. The LCD screen or viewfinder screen shows only the items you can operate at the moment. MEMORY/ CAMERA/ VTR selector VTR CAMERA VTR CAMERA VTR CAMERA
Icon/item TC PRESET UB PRESET TC FORMAT

Mode z AUTO DF NDF

Meaning Presets/resets the time code (p. 105). Presets/resets user bits (p. 108). Automatically sets the frame mode in accordance with the inserted cassette. Sets the frame mode to drop-frame mode. Sets the frame mode to non-drop-frame mode. Time code value advances only while recording. When making the time code continuous at back space editing, select this setting. Time code advances freely regardless of the camcorders current operation mode. When adjusting the discrepancy between time code value and real time. Makes the time code continuous at back space editing. Regardless of the TC RUN setting, the running mode is automatically set to REC RUN. Does not make the time code continuous at back space editing. Does not set user bits to the real time clock. Sets user bits to the real time clock.

TC RUN

z REC RUN

VTR CAMERA

FREE RUN

TC MAKE

z REGEN

PRESET UB TIME z OFF ON

MEMORY/ CAMERA/ Meaning VTR selector Adjusts the shutter speed. CAMERA MEMORY To set gain values of H (High), M (Middle), CAMERA MEMORY and L (Low) positions. CAMERA To automatically adjust the electronic MEMORY shutter speed. To fix the electronic shutter speed. CAMERA Records still/moving pictures in the interlace format. Records still/moving pictures in progressive mode. CAMERA Records with the SETUP 0 % system. Records with the SETUP 7.5 % system. CAMERA To deactivate the digital zoom. Up to 12 zoom is carried out. To activate the digital zoom. More than 12 zoom is performed digitally. This value goes up to 24 (p. 25). To activate the digital zoom. More than 12 zoom is performed digitally. This value goes up to 48 (p. 25). CAMERA To record a 16:9 wide picture (p. 66). CAMERA To compensate for camera-shake. To cancel the SteadyShot function. Natural MEMORY pictures are produced when shooting a stationary object with a tripod. Does not make a cut recording. CAMERA Makes a cut recording (p. 76). CAMERA Makes an interval recording (p. 74). Does not make an interval recording. Sets the interval time and recording time.

Titles that are already recorded on tapes You cannot record the titles on a Memory Stick. When you press PHOTO on the Remote Commander Your camcorder immediately records the image that is on the screen when you press the button.
Recording a still image from other equipment
(1) Set the MEMORY/CAMERA/VTR selector to VTR and set DISPLAY in to LCD in the menu settings. (2) Play back the recorded tape, or turn the monitor on to see the desired program. The picture from the other equipment appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. (3) Follow steps 3 and 4 on page 137.
When recording an image through the VIDEO IN/OUT jack
Connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video jack on the VCR or TV. Connect using an S video cable (not supplied) to obtain high-quality pictures With this connection, you do not need to connect the yellow (video) plug of the A/V connecting cable. Connect an S video cable (not supplied) to the S video jacks of both your camcorder and the VCR/TV. This connection produces higher quality DVCAM/DV format pictures.
When recording the image through the DV IN/OUT connector

S1 VIDEO

DV IN/ OUT
Copying still images from a tape Photo save
Using the search function, you can automatically take in still images from tapes and record them on a Memory Stick in sequence. Before operation Insert a recorded tape into your camcorder and rewind the tape. Insert a Memory Stick into your camcorder.
(1) Set the MEMORY/CAMERA/VTR selector to VTR. (2) Push the CUSTOM PRESET/MENU switch in the MENU direction and release it to display the menu. (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press the dial. (4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select PHOTO SAVE, then press the dial. PHOTO BUTTON appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. (5) Press PHOTO deeply. The still image from the tape is recorded on the Memory Stick. The number of still images copied is displayed. END is displayed when copying is completed.

PHOTO SAVE

00 : 00 : 00 : / 20 SFN

SAV I NG 0

PHOTO SAVE 00 : 30 : 00 : / 20 SFN
MEMORY SET QUAL I TY PR I NT MARK PROTECT PHOTO SAVE READY RETURN
MEMORY SET QUAL I TY PR I NT MARK PROTECT PHOTO SAVE

PHOTO BUTTON

[PHOTO] : START [MENU] : END

To cancel copying

Push the CUSTOM PRESET/MENU switch in the MENU direction and release it again.
When the memory of the Memory Stick is full
MEMORY FULL appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder, and the copying stops. Insert another Memory Stick and repeat the procedure from step 2. Note You can copy only still images to a Memory Stick and cannot change the order of still images copied. When the access lamp is lit or flashing Never shake or strike your camcorder. Also, do not turn the power off, eject the Memory Stick or remove the battery pack. Otherwise, the image data breakdown may occur. To record all the images recorded on the tape Rewind the tape all the way back and start copying.

BEEP is set to OFF in the menu settings. c Set it to MELODY or NORMAL. (p. 120) The manual adjustment is not suitable for the situations. c Set the AUTO MODE switch to ON, or cancel the manual adjustment. (p. 36) The AUDIO LEVEL (CH-1/CH-2) knobs are set to the minimum level. c Adjust the setting of the AUDIO LEVEL (CH-1/CH-2) knobs. (p. 54) The AUDIO LEVEL knob on the front is set to the minimum level. c Adjust the setting of the AUDIO LEVEL knob. (p. 54)

In the playback mode

Symptom The tape does not move when a video control button is pressed. The playback button does not function. There are horizontal lines on the picture or the playback picture is not clear or does not appear. No sound or only a low sound is heard when playing back a tape. The title search function does not work. Cause and/or Corrective Actions The MEMORY/CAMERA/VTR selector is not set to VTR. c Set it to VTR. (p. 30) The tape has run out. c Rewind the tape. (p. 33) The video head may be dirty. c Clean the heads using the Sony DVM12CL cleaning cassette (not supplied). (p. 173) The volume is turned to minimum. c Turn up the volume. (p. 30) AUDIO MIX is set to the CH3/4 side in the menu settings. c Adjust AUDIO MIX. (p. 120) The tape has no cassette memory. c Use a tape with cassette memory. (p. 79, 158) CM SEARCH is set to OFF in the menu settings. c Set it to ON. (p. 120) There is no title in the tape. c Superimpose the titles. (p. 110) The tape has a blank portion in the recorded portion. (p. 79) The tape has no cassette memory. c Use a tape with cassette memory. (p. 80, 158) CM SEARCH is set to OFF in the menu settings. c Set it to ON. (p. 120) The tape has a blank portion in the recorded portion. (p. 81)
Displaying the recorded date, date search function does not work.
(continued on the following page)
Symptom The new sound now being added, or that has been added to the recorded tape is not heard. The title is not displayed. The sound is muted or images do not appear when monitoring images through a monitor. The recorded sound is distorted. Cause and/or Corrective Actions AUDIO MIX is set to the CH1/2 side in the menu settings. c Set it to the side you want to monitor. (p. 120)
TITLE DSPL is set to OFF in the menu settings. c Set it to ON. (p. 120) c Pull out the A/V connecting cable from the AUDIO IN/ OUT CH-1/CH-2 and VIDEO IN/OUT jacks, then connect it again. The audio level is too high. c Adjust the setting of the AUDIO LEVEL (CH-1/CH-2) knobs, and record again. (p. 54)
In the recording and playback modes

No function works though the power is on.
Moisture condensation has occurred. c Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at least one hour to acclimatize. (p. 172) Some troubles have occurred in your camcorder. c Remove the cassette and insert it again, then operate your camcorder. Disconnect the power cord of the AC power adaptor or remove the battery pack, then reconnect it after about one minute. Turn the power on. If the functions still do not work, press the RESET button located below the DISPLAY SELECT switch using a sharp-pointed object. (If you press the RESET button, all the settings including the date and time return to the default.) (p. 11, 180)

Self-diagnosis display

Your camcorder has a self-diagnosis display function. This function displays the current condition of your camcorder as a 5-digit code (a combination of a letter and figures) on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. If a 5-digit code is displayed, check the following code chart. The last two digits (indicated by ss) will differ depending on the state of your camcorder.
On the LCD screen or in the viewfinder

C:21:00

Self-diagnosis display C:ss:ss You can service your camcorder yourself. E:ss:ss Contact your Sony dealer or nearest local authorized Sony service facility. Five-digit display C:21:ss Cause and/or Corrective Actions Moisture condensation has occurred. c Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at least one hour to acclimatize. (p. 172) The video heads are dirty. c Clean the heads using the Sony DVM12CL cleaning cassette (not supplied). (p. 173) A malfunction other than the above. c Remove the cassette and insert it again, then operate your camcorder. c Disconnect the power cord of the AC power adaptor or remove the battery pack. After reconnecting the power source, operate your camcorder. A malfunction that you cannot service has occurred. c Contact your Sony dealer and inform them of the 5-digit code. (example: E:61:10)

C:22:ss

C:31:ss C:32:ss

E:61:ss E:62:ss

If you are unable to rectify the problem even if you try corrective actions a few times, contact your Sony dealer or nearest local authorized Sony service facility.
Warning indicators and messages
If indicators and messages appear on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder, check the following: See the page in parentheses ( ) for more information.

Warning indicators

E The battery is dead or nearly dead Slow flashing: The battery is nearly dead. Depending on conditions, the E indicator may flash, even if there are five to 10 minutes remaining. Fast flashing: The battery is dead (p. 10). The battery is completely dead. Q Warning indicator as to tape Slow flashing: The tape is near the end. No tape is inserted (p. 13).* The REC/SAVE switch on the cassette is set to REC (p. 14).* Fast flashing: The tape has run out (p. 33).*

Maintenance information and precautions Removing Dust from Inside the Viewfinder
(1) While holding down the Eyepiece release catch 1, hinge up the eyecup. (2) Clean the surface with a commercially available blower.

Maintenance information

Cleaning the video head
To ensure normal recording and clear pictures, clean the video heads. The video head may be dirty when: mosaic-pattern noise appears on the playback picture. playback pictures do not move. playback pictures do not appear. the x indicator and CLEANING CASSETTE message appear one after another on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. If the above problem, [a] or [b] occurs, clean the video heads for 10 seconds with the Sony DVM12CL cleaning cassette (not supplied). Check the picture and if the above problem persists, repeat cleaning.

Cleaning the LCD screen

If fingerprints or dust make the LCD screen dirty, we recommend using a LCD Cleaning Cloth (not supplied) to clean the LCD screen.
Maintenance information and precautions Charging the vanadium-lithium battery in your camcorder
Your camcorder is supplied with a vanadium-lithium battery installed so as to retain the date and time, etc., regardless of the setting of the POWER switch. The vanadiumlithium battery is always charged as long as you are using your camcorder. The battery, however, will get discharged gradually if you do not use your camcorder. It will be completely discharged in about four months if you do not use your camcorder at all. Even if the vanadium-lithium battery is not charged, it will not affect the camcorder operation. To retain the date and time, etc., charge the battery if the battery is discharged. Charging the vanadium-lithium battery: Connect your camcorder to house current using the AC power adaptor (not supplied), and leave your camcorder with the POWER switch set to OFF for more than 24 hours. Or install the fully charged battery pack in your camcorder, and leave your camcorder with the POWER switch set to OFF for more than one hour.

Precautions

Camcorder operation
Operate your camcorder on 12 V to 17 V DC. For DC or AC operation, use the accessories recommended in this operating instructions. If any solid object or liquid get inside the casing, unplug your camcorder and have it checked by a Sony dealer before operating it any further. Avoid rough handling or mechanical shock. Be particularly careful of the lens. Keep the POWER switch set to OFF when you are not using your camcorder. Do not wrap your camcorder with a towel, for example, and operate it. Doing so might cause heat to build up inside. Keep your camcorder away from strong magnetic fields or mechanical vibration. Noise may appear on the image. Do not touch the LCD screen with a sharp-pointed object. If your camcorder is used in a cold place, a residual image may appear on the LCD screen. This is not a malfunction. While using your camcorder, the back of the LCD screen may heat up. This is not a malfunction.

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EDITSEARCH.. 29 END SEARCH.. 29, 33 External microphone (not supplied).. 56

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NTSC/PAL

3CCD Digital Camcorder

DSR-250 DSR-250P

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F o r P r o f e s s i o n a l R e s u l t s

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INTRODUCTION

DSR-250 - a Perfect Mix of
Features for the Next Generation
Professional Videographer
With the DSR-250*, a wide range of features and functions enables you to capture the professional images you require. The lightweight, shoulder-mount design, 1.5-inch B/W viewfinder and familiar control placement make operating the DSR-250 a pleasure. A variety of additional features, including a swing-out 2.5-inch LCD monitor, Super SteadyShot motion compensation function, an i.LINK interface and Memory Stick support are incorporated, thus adding to the camcorder's versatility. Three newly developed 1/3-inch CCDs and a 12-times zoom lens capture sharp, clear images. The DSR-250 supports both standard and mini-size cassettes, as well as both DVCAM and DV recording and playback, providing even more flexibility to meet your individual shooting requirements.
* Two models of the DSR-250 are available: the DSR-250 for NTSC and the DSR-250P for PAL.

DSR-250

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FEATURES

Camera Features
The Professional Picture Quality You Demand
Newly Developed 3CCD Camera System
The DSR-250 incorporates three 1/3-inch CCDs with 380,000 pixels (effective 340,000 pixels), while the DSR-250P incorporates three 1/3-inch CCDs with 450,000 pixels (effective 400,000 pixels). The camcorder has 530 lines of horizontal resolution, allowing you to capture your subject in tremendous detail. The 1/3-inch size also contributes to the high sensitivity and signal-to-noise ratio. These CCDs are capable of both interlace scan, for moving images, and progressive scan, for still images or shooting a moving subject* and exporting a frame of the image as a still picture to a PC.
* When recording moving images in progressive scan mode, the motion will display some jitter since the picture is read/output every 1/15 second (DSR-250) or 1/12.5 second (DSR-250P).
New 12x Zoom Lens/Optical Super SteadyShot
This newly developed 12x lens* with a 58 mm filter diameter allows the DSR-250 to achieve high picture quality as a 1/3-inch CCD camcorder. The DSR-250 also employs the Super SteadyShot system. Horizontal and vertical movements are detected independently by sensors. The prism system, located in the front of the lens, adjusts and optically compensates for unsteadiness, while maintaining high image quality.
* Digital zoom of 24x or 48x can be achieved by proper menu selection.
1.5-inch Black & White CRT Viewfinder and Supplied Directional Microphone
The DSR-250 incorporates the new DXF-801 1.5-inch Black/White viewfinder for greater resolution. This durable, yet lightweight viewfinder enables easier manual focussing with its high resolution. A directional microphone is supplied with the DSR-250.

Recording Features

High Quality Digital Recording

DVCAM/DV Recording

The DSR-250 uses the DVCAM format to offer professional video and audio quality as well as high reliability. For professional editing, an audio lock mode is used to synchronize the audio and video. It is also capable of recording and playing back DV format tapes (SP mode only)*.
* The transition from cut to cut may not be smooth when recorded in DV (SP) format. In between scenes where the recording format is changed from DV to DVCAM, or vice versa, transition may not be smooth. This is a normal and expected phenomenon. Audio dubbing is NOT possible when recorded in DV (SP) format.
The input can be selected from LINE/MIC/MIC with +48 V power supply.
Standard and Mini Cassette Compatibility
The VTR portion of the DSR-250 is designed to accommodate both DVCAM and DV format standard and mini-size cassette tapes. This allows you to record up to 184 minutes with a standard-size DVCAM cassette and the freedom to record on any size DV cassette.

XLR Audio Inputs

In addition to the front XLR input, the DSR-250 comes with two XLR audio input connectors for connecting professional microphones.
16-bit/12-bit PCM Digital Sound and Audio Dub Capability
The DSR-250 records two channels of audio with the 48 kHz/16-bit or 32 kHz/12-bit mode. On a pre-recorded tape with two channels recorded in the 32 kHz/12-bit mode, it can dub an additional two channels through the external mic input (XLR connectors or RCA pin jacks, DVCAM recorded tape only).
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Operational Features

Convenient Features for Professional Results 200,000 dot LCD Monitor
The DSR-250 has a high-resolution color LCD monitor for viewing the image being recorded, or checking playback on location. The large LCD is helpful for setting the menu or audio recording level, as well as monitoring the camera and audio status while mounted on a tripod.

Digital Program Editing

The DSR-250 is equipped with an i.LINK interface. The i.LINK cable transmits both input and output signals, allowing the DSR-250 to serve as an edit player or recorder, if necessary. With the i.LINK connection, the DSR-250 can control a connected VCR for synchronized recording (REC, REC PAUSE and STOP).
* i.LINK stands for IEEE 1394-1995 standards and their revisions. is the logo for products that implement i.LINK.

Manual Functions

In addition to fully automatic operation, the DSR-250 has various functions that can be manually adjusted.
Zoom Focus (switchable to full-auto) Iris (w/ring) Shutter speed Gain AE (Auto Exposure) Shift White Balance Custom Preset
(Color Level, Sharpness, White Balance Shift, AGC Limit)
Backlight Button Digital Effects
(Still, Flash Motion, Luminance Key, Trail, Old Movie)
Audio Recording Level Zebra Patterns (100% or 70%) Guide Frame
(Vertical and Horizontal alignment of the subject to guide frame)

DC Power Supply

The DSR-250 is equipped with light output (DC 12 V, max. 30 W), as well as another external DC 12 V out for a variety of optional accessories.

Index Marking

An Index can be marked while recording with the camera or recording from an external video source.
ND Filters (1/4 and 1/32) Spotlight Button
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FEATURES / SPECIFICATIONS

Time Code Preset

The time code can be preset in H/M/S/F. The time code mode can be selected between "rec-run" or "free run." User bits can also be set for storage of time and alphanumeric data.
Digital Still Camera Functions with Memory Stick
A Memory Stick can be directly inserted into the DSR-250, providing a wide range of added functions including Memory Photo for taking still photos* and Memory Mix for combining still images with video images.
* Up to 988 still images can be stored on the optional 64 MB Memory Stick.

Title Function

When using a cassette with Cassette Memory, the titles can be set and recorded in the Cassette Memory. This information is not superimposed on the video signal, but is displayed during playback. It can be used as an index later. The DSR-250 also has a Tape Title function that displays a title on the tape during the first five seconds of recording.
Lithium-ion Battery System
The DSR-250 incorporates the Lithium-ion battery system. The power consumption of the DSR-250 is only 10.5 W (with viewfinder). Recording time can be extended to a maximum of nine hours with an optional BP-L90A battery.
There are five fading modes: Black Fade (IN/OUT), Monotone Fade (fade from Black & White to color), Overlap (last image becomes a still image and overlaps into the new scene), Wipe and Dot.

Other Functions

s Date Stamping (Superimpose
date onto image, selected by menu)
s Auto Drum Stop (Release tape from
drum after five minutes of inactivity)
s Interval Recording s AV to DV Out (Convert analog
input signals to DV signals)

s 16:9 Recording Mode

(Electronically processed)
s DC Input (XLR 4-pin type)
DSR-250/250P Specifications

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Optional Accessories

Some of the following accessories may not be available in certain countries. For details, please contact your nearest Sony office.

BP-L40/L60A/L90A

Lithium-ion Battery

BC-L50

Battery Charger

BC-L100

AC-DN2A

AC Adaptor

VCL-HG1758
Tele Conversion Lens 1.7x

VCL-HG0758

Wide Conversion Lens 0.7x

VF-58PK

Filter Kit PL Filter and Multi-coat Filter
VMC-IL4615/4635 (4-pin to 6-pin) VMC-IL6615/6635 (6-pin to 6-pin)

i.LINK Cable

CCFD-3L (4-pin to 6-pin with lock) CCF-3L (6-pin to 6-pin with lock)

MSA-4A/8A/16A/32A/64A

IC Recording Media Memory Stick

MSAC-PC2

PC Card Adaptor for Memory Stick

MSAC-FD2M

Floppy Disc Adaptor for Memory Stick

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