Note on Cassette Memory

Your camcorder is based on the DV format. You can only use mini DV cassettes with your camcorder. We recommend that you use a tape with cassette memory. The functions which require different operations depending on whether the tape has the cassette memory or not are: End search (p. 30) Date search (p. 63) Photo search (p. 65) The functions you can operate only with the cassette memory are: Title search (p. 62) Superimposing a title (p. 90) Labeling a cassette (p. 94) For details, see page 165. You see this mark in the introduction of the features that are operated only with cassette memory. Tapes with cassette memory are marked by (Cassette Memory).
Using this manual Note on TV color systems
TV color systems differ from country to country. To view your recordings on a TV, you need an NTSC system-based TV.

Copyright precautions

Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the provision of the copyright laws.
Precautions on camcorder care
Lens and LCD screen/finder (on mounted models only)
The LCD screen and the finder are manufactured using extremely high-precision technology, so over 99.99% of the pixels are operational for effective use. However, there may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue or green in color) that constantly appear on the LCD screen and the finder. These points are normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in any way. Do not let your camcorder get wet. Keep your camcorder away from rain and sea water. Letting your camcorder get wet may cause your camcorder to malfunction. Sometimes this malfunction cannot be repaired [a]. Never leave your camcorder exposed to temperatures above 60C (140F), such as in a car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight [b]. Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors. Exposing the LCD screen, the finder or the lens to direct sunlight for long periods may cause malfunctions [c]. Do not directly shoot the sun. Doing so might cause your camcorder to malfunction. Take pictures of the sun in low light conditions such as dusk [d].

To adjust a time difference Select AREA SET in the menu setting, and select and decide upon an area or country you want to adjust to.
Step 3 Inserting a cassette
(1) Install the power source. (2) Slide OPEN/Z EJECT in the direction of the arrow and open the lid. The cassette compartment automatically lifts up and opens. (3) Push the middle portion of the back of the cassette to insert. Insert the cassette in a straight line deeply into the cassette compartment with the window facing out. mark on the cassette (4) Close the cassette compartment by pressing the compartment. The cassette compartment automatically goes down. (5) After the cassette compartment goes down completely, close the lid until it clicks.

OPEN/Z EJECT

To eject a cassette
Follow the procedure above, and take out the cassette in step 3. Notes Do not press the cassette compartment down forcibly. Doing so may cause a malfunction. The cassette compartment may not be closed when you press any part of the lid other than the mark. When you use cassette with cassette memory Read the instruction about cassette memory to use this function properly (p. 165). To prevent accidental erasure Slide the write-protect tab on the cassette to expose the red mark.

Recording Basics

Recording a picture
Your camcorder automatically focuses for you.
(1) Remove the lens cap by pressing both knobs on its sides and pull the lens cap string to fix it. (2) Install the power source and insert a cassette. See Step 1 to Step 3 for more information (p. 12 to 19). (3) Pull down the Holding Grip. Hold your camcorder firmly as illustrated. (4) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA while pressing the small green button. Your camcorder is set to the standby mode. (5) Press OPEN to open the LCD panel. The viewfinder automatically turns off. (6) Press START/STOP. Your camcorder starts recording. The REC indicator appears. The camera recording lamp located on the front of your camcorder lights up. To stop recording, press START/STOP again.

Microphone

Camera recording lamp

REC 0:00:01

Notes Fasten the grip strap firmly. Do not touch the built-in microphone during recording. Note on Recording mode Your camcorder records and plays back in the SP (standard play) mode and in the LP (long play) mode. Select SP or LP in the menu settings (p. 96). In the LP mode, you can record 1.5 times as long as in the SP mode. When you record a tape in the LP mode on your camcorder, we recommend playing the tape on your camcorder.
Note on the LOCK switch When you slide the LOCK switch to the left, the POWER switch can no longer be set to MEMORY accidentally. LOCK switch is set to the right as a default setting. To enable smooth transition Transition between the last scene you recorded and the next scene is smooth as long as you do not eject the cassette even if you turn off your camcorder. However, check the following: Do not mix recordings in the SP mode and ones in the LP mode on one tape. When you change the battery pack, set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG). When you use a tape with cassette memory, however, you can make the transition smooth even after ejecting the cassette if you use the END SEARCH function (p. 30). If you leave your camcorder in the standby mode for five minutes while the cassette is inserted Your camcorder automatically turns off. This is to save battery power and to prevent battery and tape wear. To resume the standby mode, set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG), and to CAMERA again. However, your camcorder does not turn off automatically while the cassette is not inserted. When you record in the SP and LP modes on one tape or you record in the LP mode The transition between scenes may not be smooth. The playback picture may be distorted or the time code may not be written properly between scenes. Recording data The recording data (date/time or various settings when recorded) are not displayed while recording. However, they are recorded automatically onto the tape. To display the recording data, press DATA CODE on the Remote Commander during playback. The battery use time when you record using the LCD screen The battery time is slightly shorter than the shooting time using the viewfinder.

After recording

(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG). Close the LCD panel. Set the Holding Grip back to the previous position. Eject the cassette. Remove the battery pack. Attach the battery terminal cover.
Recording a picture Adjusting the LCD screen
The LCD screen can be opened up to 90 degrees. The LCD panel moves about 90 degrees to the viewfinder side and about 180 degrees to the lens side.
When closing the LCD panel, set it vertically, and swing it into the camcorder body. Note When using the LCD screen except in the mirror mode, the viewfinder automatically turns off (p. 25). When you use the LCD screen outdoors in direct sunlight The LCD screen may be difficult to see. If this happens, we recommend that you use the viewfinder. When you adjust the angle of the LCD panel Make sure if the LCD panel is opened up to 90 degrees.
Adjusting the brightness of the LCD screen
(1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA, VCR or MEMORY. Press MENU, then with the control button (p. 96). The select and decide upon LCD BRIGHT in bar indicator appears. (2) Press b/B on the control button to adjust the brightness of the LCD screen, then press z.
LCD/VF SET LCD BRIGHT LCD B.L. LCD COLOR VF B.L. RETURN

[MENU] : END

To darken

To lighten

LCD screen backlight You can change the brightness of the backlight. Select LCD B.L. in the menu settings when using the battery pack (p. 96).
Recording a picture Adjusting the viewfinder
If you record pictures with the LCD panel closed, check the picture with the viewfinder. Adjust the viewfinder lens to your eyesight so that the indicators in the viewfinder come into sharp focus. Pull out the viewfinder and move the viewfinder lens adjustment lever.
Viewfinder backlight You can change the brightness of the backlight. Select VF B.L. in the menu settings when using the battery pack (p. 96).
Attaching the supplied lens hood
To record fine pictures under strong light, we recommend attaching the lens hood. Also the lens cap can be attached even with the lens hood on.
Photocell window Notes When you use the Remote Commander and the lens hood, the Remote Commander may not function properly because the lens hood blocks the infrared rays from the Remote Commander. In such case, remove the lens hood from your camcorder. You cannot attach filters or other objects onto the lens hood. If you do so forcibly, you will no longer be able to remove filters or other objects from the lens hood. When you use the filter (optional) The shadow of the lens hood may appear in the corners of the screen. The flash may not be adjusted correctly if the photocell window is covered.

OTHERS D A T A COD E BEEP COMMA ND E R D I SP L AY V I D EO E D I T R E A D Y R E T URN OTHERS D A T A COD E BEEP COMMA ND E R D I SP L AY V I D EO E D I T R E T URN TAPE R E T URN MEMOR Y [ ME NU ] : E ND
V I D EO E D I T MA R K UNDO ERASE A L L S T ART ED I T SE T 0:0 8:5 5:1 IN T O T A L 0:0 0:0 0:SCENE 0 [ ME NU ] : E ND
V I D EO E D I T MA R K UNDO ERASE A L L S T ART ED I T / SE T 0:0 8:5 5:1 OU T T O T A L 0:0 0:0 0:SCENE 0 [ ME NU ] : E ND
V I D EO E D I T MA R K UNDO ERASE A L L S T ART ED I T / SE T 0:0 9:0 7:2 IN T O T A L 0:0 0:1 2:SCENE 1 [ ME NU ] : E ND
V I D EO E D I T MA R K UNDO ERASE A L L S T ART ED I T / SE T 0:1 0:0 1:4 IN T O T A L 0:0 0:4 7:SCENE 3 [ ME NU ] : E ND
Erasing the program you have set
Erase OUT first and then IN from of the last program.
(1) Select and decide upon UNDO with the control button. (2) Select and decide upon EXECUTE with the control button. The last set program mark flashes, then the setting is canceled.
To cancel erasing Select and decide upon RETURN with the control button in step 2.

Erasing all programs

(1) Select and decide upon VIDEO EDIT in the menu settings, then select and decide upon TAPE with the control button. (2) Select and decide upon ERASE ALL, then select and decide upon EXECUTE with the control button. All the program marks flash, then the settings are canceled.
To cancel erasing all programs Select and decide upon RETURN with the control button in step 2. To cancel a program you have set Press MENU. The program is stored in memory until the tape is ejected. Note You cannot operate recording during the Digital program editing. On a blank portion of the tape You cannot set IN or OUT on a blank portion of the tape. If there is a blank portion between IN and OUT on the tape The total time code may not be displayed correctly.
Dubbing only desired scenes Digital program editing (on tapes) Operation 2: Performing the program (Dubbing a tape)
Make sure your camcorder and VCR are connected, and that the VCR is set to recording pause. When you use an i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) the following procedure is not necessary. When you use a digital video camera recorder, set its power switch to VCR/VTR.
(1) Select and decide upon VIDEO EDIT, then select and decide upon TAPE with the control button. (2) Select and decide upon START, then select and decide upon EXECUTE with the control button. Search for the beginning of the first program, then start dubbing. The program mark flashes. The SEARCH indicator appears during search, and the EDIT indicator appears during edit on the screen. The PROGRAM indicator changes to light blue after dubbing ends. When the dubbing ends, your camcorder and the VCR automatically stop.

Recording video or TV programs
You can record a tape from another VCR or a TV program from a TV that has video/ audio outputs. Use your camcorder as a recorder. Before operation Set DISPLAY to LCD in the menu settings. (The default setting is LCD.)
(1) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to record over) into your camcorder. If you are recording a tape from the VCR, insert a recorded tape into the VCR. (2) Set the POWER switch to VCR on your camcorder. (3) Press z REC and the button on its right simultaneously on your camcorder, then immediately press X on your camcorder. (4) Press N on the VCR to start playback if you record a tape from a VCR. Select a TV program if you record from a TV. The picture from a TV or VCR appears on the screen. (5) Press X on your camcorder at the scene where you want to start recording from.

REC PAUSE

AUDIO/ VIDEO
Press x on both your camcorder and the VCR.
Using the Remote Commander
In step 3, press z REC and MARK simultaneously, then immediately press X. And in step 5, press X at the scene where you want to start recording from. If your VCR is a monaural type Connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video output jack and the white or the red plug to the audio output jack on the VCR or the TV. When the white plug is connected, the left channel audio is output, and when the red plug is connected, the right channel audio is output.
If your TV or VCR has an S video jack Pictures can be reproduced more faithfully by using an S video cable (optional). With this connection, you do not need to connect the yellow (video) plug of the A/V connecting cable. Connect an S video cable (optional) to the S video jacks of both your camcorder and the TV or VCR. This connection produces higher quality DV format pictures. Note on the Remote Commander 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.

N.S. LIGHT

z ON OFF
Notes on the SteadyShot function The SteadyShot function will not correct excessive camera-shake. Attachment of a conversion lens (optional) may influence the SteadyShot function. If you cancel the SteadyShot function The SteadyShot off indicator appears. Your camcorder prevents excessive compensation for camera-shake.
Icon/item FRAME REC INT. REC Mode z OFF ON ON z OFF SET FLASH LVL HIGH z NORMAL LOW HOLOGRAM F z AUTO OFF HiFi SOUND z STEREO AUDIO MIX Meaning To deactivate Cut recording function. To activate Cut recording function (p. 57). To activate Interval recording function (p. 55). To deactivate Interval recording function. To set INTERVAL and REC TIME for Interval recording function. Makes the flash level higher than normal. Normal setting. Makes the flash level lower than normal. The HOLOGRAM AF emits when focusing on subjects is difficult in dark places (p. 116). The HOLOGRAM AF does not emit. To play back a stereo tape or dual sound track tape with main and sub sound (p. 166). To play back a stereo tape with the left sound or a dual sound tape with main sound. To play back a stereo tape with the right sound or a dual sound track tape with sub sound. To adjust the balance between the stereo 1 and stereo 2 (p. 88). VCR VCR MEMORY CAMERA MEMORY CAMERA POWER switch CAMERA

A/VtDV OUT z OFF ON

To output digital images and sound in analog format using your camcorder. To output analog images and sound in digital format using your camcorder (p. 80).
Note on FLASH LVL You cannot adjust FLASH LVL if the external flash (optional) is not compatible with the flash level.
Icon/item LCD BRIGHT Mode Meaning To adjust the brightness on the LCD screen with b/B on the control button. POWER switch VCR CAMERA MEMORY

To darken LCD B. L.

To lighten VCR CAMERA MEMORY VCR CAMERA MEMORY
z BRT NORMAL To set the brightness on the LCD screen normal. BRIGHT To brighten the LCD screen. To adjust the color on the LCD screen, press b/B on the control button. To get lowintensity To get highintensity

LCD COLOR

Icon/item 9PIC PRINT Mode z RETURN SAME MULTI MARKED DATE/TIME z OFF DATE DAY&TIME TITLE TITLEERASE TITLE DSPL CM SEARCH TAPE TITLE ERASE ALL z ON OFF z ON OFF Meaning To cancel prints of split screen. To make prints of same split screen (p. 154). To make prints of different split screen. To make prints of images with print marks in recording order. To make prints without the recording date and time. To make prints with the recording date (p. 154). To make prints with the recording date and time. To superimpose a title or make your own title (p. 90, 93). To erase the title you have superimposed (p. 92). To display the title you have superimposed. Not to display the title. To search using cassette memory (p. 62, 63, 65). To search without using cassette memory. To label a cassette (p. 94). To erase all the data in cassette memory (p. 95). VCR CAMERA VCR CAMERA VCR VCR CAMERA VCR CAMERA VCR MEMORY POWER switch MEMORY
Note on PRINT SET 9PIC PRINT and DATE/TIME are displayed only when an external printer (optional) is connected to the intelligent accessory shoe. (Continued on the following page)
Icon/item REC MODE Mode z SP LP AUDIO MODE z 12BIT 16BIT qREMAIN z AUTO Meaning To record in the SP (Standard Play) mode. To increase the recording time to 1.5 times the SP mode. To record in the 12-bit mode (two stereo sounds). To record in the 16-bit mode (one stereo sound with high quality). To display the remaining tape bar: for about eight seconds after a cassette is inserted and your camcorder calculates the remaining amount of tape. for about eight seconds after N or DISPLAY is pressed. To always display the remaining tape indicator. To set the date or time (p. 16). To display selected menu items in normal size. To display selected menu items at twice the normal size. To make the demonstration appear. To cancel the demonstration mode. CAMERA MEMORY VCR CAMERA MEMORY CAMERA POWER switch VCR CAMERA VCR CAMERA VCR CAMERA
ON CLOCK SET LTR SIZE z NORMAL 2 DEMO MODE z ON OFF
Notes on the LP mode When you record a tape in the LP mode on your camcorder, we recommend playing the tape on your camcorder. When you play back the tape on other camcorders or VCRs, noise may occur in pictures or sound. When you record in the LP mode, we recommend using a Sony Excellence/Master cassette so that you can get the most out of your camcorder. You cannot make audio dubbing on a tape recorded in the LP mode. Use the SP mode for the tape to be audio dubbed. When you record in the SP and LP modes on one tape or you record some scenes in the LP mode, the playback picture may be distorted or the time code may not be written properly between scenes. Notes on AUDIO MODE You cannot dub audio sound on a tape recorded in the 16-bit mode. When playing back a tape recorded in the 16-bit mode, you cannot adjust the balance in AUDIO MIX. Notes on DEMO MODE You cannot select DEMO MODE when a cassette is inserted in your camcorder. When NIGHTSHOT is set to ON, the NIGHTSHOT indicator appears on the screen and you cannot select DEMO MODE in the menu settings. DEMO MODE is set to STBY (Standby) as the default setting and the demonstration starts about 10 minutes after you have set the POWER switch to CAMERA without a cassette inserted. To cancel the demonstration, insert a cassette, set the POWER switch to other than CAMERA, or set DEMO MODE to OFF. To set to STBY (Standby) again, leave the DEMO MODE at ON in the menu settings, turn the POWER switch OFF (CHG), and return the POWER switch to CAMERA.

Before operation Set DISPLAY to LCD in the menu settings. (The default setting is LCD.)
(1) Set the POWER switch to VCR. (2) Play back the recorded tape, or turn the TV on to see the desired program. The image of the other equipment is displayed on the LCD screen or viewfinder. (3) Follow steps 3 and 4 on page 118.
: Signal flow Connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video jack on the VCR or the TV. If your TV or VCR has an S video jack Pictures can be reproduced more faithfully by using an S video cable (optional). With this connection, you do not need to connect the yellow (video) plug of the A/V connecting cable. Connect an S video cable (optional) to the S video jacks of both your camcorder and the TV or VCR. This connection produces higher quality DV format pictures.

DV OUT

: Signal flow Note The may flash in the following instances. If this happens, eject and insert Memory Stick again, and record distortion-free images. When recording on a tape in a poor recording state, for example, on a tape that has been repeatedly used for dubbing When attempting to input images that are distorted due to poor radio wave reception when a TV tuner unit is in use
Superimposing a still image in the Memory Stick on an image MEMORY MIX
You can superimpose a still image you have recorded on the Memory Stick on top of the moving image you are recording. You can record the superimposed images on a tape or a Memory Stick. (However, you can record only superimposed still images on the Memory Stick.) M. CHROM (Memory chromakey) You can swap a blue area of a still image such as an illustration or a frame with a moving image. M. LUMI (Memory luminancekey) You can swap a brighter area of a still image such as a handwritten illustlation or title with a moving image. Record a title on the Memory Stick before a trip or event for convenience. C. CHROM (Camera chromakey) You can superimpose a moving image on top of a still image such as an image can be used as background. Shoot the subject against a blue background. The blue area of the moving image will be swapped with a still image. M. OVERLAP* (Memory overlap) You can make a moving image fade in on top of a still image recorded on the Memory Stick as the overlap function. Still image Moving image

You can copy images recorded on Memory Stick and record them to a tape. Before operation Insert a tape for recording into your camcorder. Insert a Memory Stick into your camcorder.
(1) Set the POWER switch to VCR. (2) Using the video control buttons, search a point where you want to record the desired images. Set the tape to playback pause. (3) Press z REC and the button on its right simultaneously on your camcorder. The tape is set to the recording pause mode. (4) Press MEMORY PLAY. The last recorded image is displayed. (5) Press MEMORY +/ to select the desired image. To see the previous image, press MEMORY. To see the next, press MEMORY +. (6) Press X to start recording and press X again to stop. z appears on the screen during recording. (7) If you have more to copy, repeat steps 5 and 6.
To stop copying in the middle
Press x. During copying You cannot operate the following buttons: MEMORY PLAY MEMORY INDEX MEMORY DELETE MEMORY +/ MEMORY MIX Note on the index screen You cannot record the index screen. If you press EDITSEARCH during pause mode Memory playback stops. Image data modified with your computers or shot with other equipment You may not be able to copy them with your camcorder. If you press DISPLAY in during recording or in recording standby mode You can see memory playback and the file name indicators in addition to the indicators pertinent to tapes, such as the time code indicator.
Enlarging still images recorded on Memory Sticks Memory PB ZOOM
You can enlarge still images recorded on a Memory Stick. You can select and view the desired part from the enlarged still image. Also you can copy the desired part of the enlarged still image to tapes or Memory Sticks. Before operation Insert a Memory Stick into your camcorder.
(1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VCR. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the right (unlock) position. (2) In the memory playback mode, press PB ZOOM on your camcorder. The center of the image is enlarged to twice its size. (3) Press the control button to move the image. The image moves in the same direction as the control button. (4) Adjust the zoom ratio by the power zoom lever. You can enlarge the image from 1.1 times up to five times its size. W : Decreases the zoom ratio. T : Increases the zoom ratio.

Types of trouble and their solutions Others
Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions The tape has no cassette memory. c Use a tape with cassette memory (p. 90). The cassette memory is full. c Erase unnecessary titles (p. 92). The tape is set to prevent accidental erasure. c Slide the write-protect tab so that red portion is not visible (p. 19). The tape has a blank portion in the recorded portion. c Superimpose the title to the recorded position (p. 91). The cassette label is not recorded. The tape has no cassette memory. c Use a tape with cassette memory (p. 94). The cassette memory is full. c Erase unnecessary data (p. 92). The tape is set to prevent accidental erasure. c Slide the write-protect tab so that red portion is not visible (p. 19). Digital program editing to a tape The input selector on the VCR is not set correctly. does not function. c Check the connection and set the input selector on the VCR again (p. 69) The camcorder is connected to DV equipment of other than Sony using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable). c Set it to IR (p. 70). Setting program on a blank portion of the tape is attempted. c Set the program again on a recorded portion (p. 78). The camcorder and the VCR are not synchronized. c Adjust the synchronization (p. 75). The IR SETUP code is incorrect. c Set the correct code (p. 71). Digital program editing to a Setting program on a blank portion of the tape is Memory Stick does not function. attempted. c Set the program again on a recorded portion (p. 133). The Remote Commander supplied COMMANDER is set to OFF in the menu settings. with your camcorder does not work. c Set it to ON (p. 96). Something is blocking the infrared rays. c Remove the obstacle. The batteries are inserted in the battery holder with the + polarities incorrectly matching the + marks. c Insert the batteries with the correct polarity (p. 185). The batteries are dead. c Insert new ones (p. 185). The picture from a TV or VCR does DISPLAY is set to V-OUT/LCD in the menu settings. not appear even when your c Set it to LCD (p. 96).
The title is not recorded. camcorder is connected to output on the TV or VCR.
The melody or beep sounds for five seconds.
No function works though the power is on.
When you set the POWER switch to VCR or OFF (CHG), if you move your camcorder, you may hear a clatter sound from inside your camcorder. While charging the battery pack, the CHG lamp does not light up. You cannot charge the battery pack. While charging the battery pack, the CHG lamp flashes.
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). 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, then reconnect it in about one minute. Turn the power on. If the functions still do not work, press the RESET button using a sharp-pointed object (If you press the RESET button, all the settings including the date and time return to the default.) (p. 182). This is because some functions use a linear mechanism. Your camcorder is not a malfunction.

MEMORY STICK ERROR FORMAT ERROR - DIRECTORY ERROR
COPY INHIBIT Q Z TAPE END Q NO TAPE NO PRINT MARK

NO STILL IMAGE FILE

DELETING FORMATTING NOW CHARGING
* You hear the melody or beep sound. ** The x indicator and CLEANING CASSETTE message appear one after another on the screen.

Additional Information

Usable cassettes

Selecting cassette types

You can use the mini DV cassette only*. You cannot use any other 8 mm, Hi8, Digital8, VHS, VHSC, S-VHS, S-VHSC, Betamax, ED Betamax or DV cassette. * There are two types of mini DV cassettes: with cassette memory and without cassette memory. Tapes with cassette memory have (Cassette Memory) mark. We recommend that you use the tape with cassette memory. The IC memory is mounted on this type of cassette. Your camcorder can read and write data such as dates of recording or titles, etc. to this memory. The functions using the cassette memory require successive signals recorded on the tape. If the tape has a blank portion in the beginning or between the recorded portions, a title may not be displayed properly or the search functions may not work properly. Not to make any blank portion on the tape, operate the followings. Press END SEARCH to go to the end of the recorded portion before you begin the next recording if you operate the followings: you have ejected the cassette while recording. you have played back the tape in the VCR. you have used the edit search function. If there is a blank portion or discontinuous signal on your tape, re-record from the beginning to the end of the tape concerning above. The same result may occur when you record using a digital video camera recorder without a cassette memory function on a tape recorded by one with the cassette memory function. mark on the cassette The memory capacity of tapes marked with is 4KB. Your camcorder can accommodate tapes having a memory capacity of up to 16KB. 16KB tape is marked with. This is the mini DV mark. This is the Cassette Memory mark. These are trademarks.

Copyright signal

When you play back
Using any other video camera recorder, you cannot record on tape that has recorded a copyright control signals for copyright protection of software which is played back on your camcorder.

Effective use of the battery pack
Battery pack performance decreases in low-temperature surroundings. So, the time that the battery pack can be used becomes shorter. We recommend the following to use the battery pack longer: Put the battery pack in a pocket to warm it up, and insert it in your camcorder immediately before you start taking shots. Use the large capacity battery pack (NP-FM70/FM90/FM91, optional). Frequently using the LCD panel or frequently operating playback, fast forward or rewind wears out the battery pack faster. We recommend using the large capacity battery pack (NP-FM70/FM90/FM91, optional). Be certain to turn off the power switch when not taking shots or playing back on your camcorder. The battery pack is also consumed when your camcorder is in the standby mode or playback is paused. Have spare battery packs handy for two or three times the expected recording time, and make trial recordings before taking the actual recording. Do not expose the battery pack to water. The battery pack is not water resistant.
Remaining battery time indicator
If the power may go off although the remaining battery time indicator indicates that the battery pack has enough power to operate, charge the battery pack fully again so that the indication on the remaining battery time indicator is correct. Note, however, that the correct battery indication sometimes will not be restored if it is used in high temperatures for a long time or left in a fully charged state, or the battery pack is frequently used. Regard the remaining battery time indication as the approximate recording time. The E mark indicating there is little remaining battery time sometimes flashes depending on the operating conditions or ambient temperature and environment even if the remaining battery time is about five to ten minutes.
How to store the battery pack
If the battery pack is not used for a long time, do the following procedure once per year to maintain proper function. 1. Fully charge the battery. 2. Discharge on your electronic equipment. 3. Remove the battery from the equipment and store it in a dry, cool place. To use the battery pack up on your camcorder, leave your camcorder in the recording mode until the power goes off without a cassette inserted.

Precautions

Camcorder operation
Operate your camcorder on 7.2 V (battery pack) or 8.4 V (AC power adaptor). 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 (CHG) 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. Do not touch the LCD screen with your fingers or 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.

On handling tapes

Do not insert anything into the small holes on the rear of the cassette. These holes are used to sense the type and thickness of the tape and if the recording tab is in or out. Do not open the tape protect cover or touch the tape. Avoid touching or damaging the terminals. To remove dust, clean the terminals with a soft cloth.

Camcorder care

Remove the tape, and periodically turn on the power, operate the CAMERA and VCR sections and play back a tape for about three minutes when your camcorder is not to be used for a long time. Clean the lens with a soft brush to remove dust. If there are fingerprints on the lens, remove them with a soft cloth. Clean the camcorder body with a dry soft cloth, or a soft cloth lightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of solvent which may damage the finish. Do not let sand get into your camcorder. When you use your camcorder on a sandy beach or in a dusty place, protect it from the sand or dust. Sand or dust may cause your camcorder to malfunction, and sometimes this malfunction cannot be repaired.

AC power adaptor

Unplug the unit from the wall outlet when you are not using the unit for a long time. To disconnect the power cord, pull it out by the plug. Never pull the power cord itself. Do not operate the unit with a damaged cord or if the unit has been dropped or damaged. Do not bend the power cord forcibly, or place a heavy object on it. This will damage the cord and may cause fire or electrical shock. Prevent metallic objects from coming into contact with the metal parts of the connecting section. If this happens, a short may occur and the unit may be damaged. Always keep metal contacts clean. Do not disassemble the unit. Do not apply mechanical shock or drop the unit. While the unit is in use, particularly during charging, keep it away from AM receivers and video equipment. AM receivers and video equipment disturb AM reception and video operation. The unit becomes warm during use. This is not a malfunction. Do not place the unit in locations that are: Extremely hot or cold Dusty or dirty Very humid Vibrating

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Canon 9479A001

$681.20

ELURA 65 Mini DV Camcorder
DCRHC90-DIGTL VIDCAM DCRHC90-DIGTL Sony DCRHC90 VIDCAM $1100.99
PAL/CCD-TRV228E HI8 CAMCRDER w/2.5 LCD Sony CCD-TRV228E pt# CCDTRV228E $419.00
Panasonic D-Snap SV-AV50 Silver SD Digital Camcorder pt# SV-AV50S SVAV50S

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Samsung Samsung SC-D107 Digital Camcorder MAY NOT BE SC-D107 U.S. MODEL

$499.00

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Panasonic PANASONIC E-WEAR 4 IN 1 inch A/V RECORDSVAV20A BLUE

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Sharp Sharp, VL-Z5U MINIDV DIGITAL VIEWCAM VLZ5U CAMCORDER

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Canon MV700I

$499.95

PAL/ ZR-80E DIGITAL CAMCORDER
Canon Elura60 Digital Camcord MAY NOT BE U.S. Canon 9480a001 MODEL $549.99
DXG 3.2 MP VIDEO CAMERA WITH MPEG4 DXGDXG DXG301V 301V $291.24

Panasonic NVGS55E

$669.95
NV-GS55EN PAL MiniDV Camcorder
Sony, DCR-TRV70, MiniDV Handycam, Camcorder, 2.1 Sony DCR-TRV70 Megapixel, 2.5IN LCD, 10X Optical Zoom, 120X Digital Zoom, 8MB, Memory Stick, USB pt# DCR-TRV70 $899.00

Sony DCR-HC15E

$639.00

PAL Digital Camcorder

Panasonic PV-DV203

$489.00

Panasonic PV-DV203 Digital Camcorder pt# PV-DV203

Canon Elura 50

$529.00
Canon Elura50MC Digital Camcorder pt# 8713a001
Optura500 Digital Camcorder Optura500 Digital Camcorder Canon 9539A003 $1139.00

Sony DSR-250

$4095.00
Sony, DSR-250 Camcorders pt# DSR250
Panasonic Panasonic, 2.5" Color LCD LIECA DICOMAR Lens Mega PV-DV852 Pixel CCD Mega Optical Image Stabilizer and Card Link
(8MB SD card provided) pt# PV-DV852 $789.00
DSR-PDX10 Professional, DVCAM Camcorder, 3 CCD, Sony DSR-PDX10 1/4.7" 16:9 with 3.5 inch LCD, Memory Stick pt# DSRPDX10 $2299.95
Panasonic Panasonic, PVDV953, Digital Palmcoder Multicam, PV-DV953 MiniDV, Camcorder, 3 Megapixel, 640 X 480, 3.5IN LCD,
10X Optical Zoom, 700X Digital. pt# PVDV953 $1149.00
PAL/CCD-TRV428E HI8 CAMCRDER w/2.5 LCD Sony CCD-TRV428E pt# CCDTRV428E $464.00

Samsung SC-L906

$329.99
Samsung SC-L906 Hi8 Camcorder
Panasonic PANASONIC NVGS200E PAL Digital Camcorder for NVGS200E Europe and Asia

Canon ZR-60MC

$460.00
Canon, ZR60MC, Mini DV Camcorder pt# 8429A001AA
PAL/DCR TRV265 DIGITAL-8 CAMCORDER pt# Sony DCR-TRV265E DCRTRV265E $484.00
Panasonic A/V Camera Recorder- Silver A/V Camera RecorderSilver SVAV25

$367.99

Sony, DCR-TRV900, Digital Camcorder, 3.5" Color Sony DCRTRV900 LCD, 12X Optical/48X Digital Zoom,Type II PC Card, Super SteadyShot(R) $1295.00

Sony, DCR-TRV80, MiniDV Handycam, Camcorder, 2.0 Sony DCR-TRV80 Megapixel, 3.5IN LCD, 10X Optical Zoom, 120X Digital Zoom, 8MB, Memory Stick, USB pt# DCR-TRV80 $1299.00

Canon Optura XI

$1029.00
Optura Xi MiniDV Camcorder pt# 9000A001AA
Sony, DCR-TRV340, HandycamDigital 8 Camcorder, Sony DCR-TRV340 25x Optical/700x Digital Zoom, B/W Viewfinder, 2.5'' LCD Monitor, Super Steady. pt# DCR-TRV340 $429.00

Canon 8528a001aa

$659.00
Optura20 Digital Camcorder
CCDTRV338-DIGTL VIDCAM CCDTRV338-DIGTL Sony CCDTRV338 VIDCAM $1299.00
Panasonic Panasonic AG-DVC30 1/4" 3-CCD Camcorder with Infrared Nighttime Shooting System & Firewire DVC30

Interface $1579.00

Canon 0059B001

$449.99

Canon ZR100 ( 0059B001) Digital Camcorder
Canon, ZR-40, MiniDV, Camcorder,.46 Megapixels, 2.5IN Canon 7557A001 LCD, 18X Optical Zoom, 360X Digital Zoom, USB $469.00
Sony, DCR-TV33, MiniDV Handycam, Camcorder, 1152 Sony DCR-TRV33 X 864, 2.5IN LCD, 10X Optical Zoom, 120X Digital Zoom, 8MB, Memory Stick Pro, USB pt# DCRTRV33 $729.00
ELURA 40MCE "PAL" Mini DV Camcorder, 10x Canon MV5IMC Optical/200x Digital Zoom, Color Viewfinder, 2-inch LCD Screen, MultiMedia Card Slot $679.00

Sony CCD-TRV128

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Panasonic Panasonic SV-AV100 D-SNAP SD Digital Video SV-AV100 Camcorder pt# SV-AV100

$869.00

Sony, DCR-TRV50, MiniDV HandyCam, Camcorder, 1.5 Sony DCR-TRV50 Megapixels, 3.5IN LCD, 10X Optical Zoom, 120X Digital Zoom, USB $819.00

Canon 0057B001AA

$599.00
CANON Digital Camcorder ZR300
Panasonic Panasonic, PV-DV901 MiniDV Camcorder MAY NOT BE PV-DV901 U.S. MODEL

$698.88

Samsung SCD-23 Mini DV Camcorder, 10x Optical/400x Digital Zoom, B/W Viewfinder, 2.5" LCD Screen, Digital Image Stabilizer pt# SC-D23

SCD23 $599.00

Canon ZR-65MC

$419.00

CANON 8428A001 ZR 65 pt# 8428A001
Panasonic Panasonic AG-EZ50U Palm Size 3-CCD Mini-DV AGEZ50U PROLINE Camcorder

$789.00

DCR-DVD200 DVD Handycam Camcorder pt# Sony DCR-DVD200 DCRDVD200 $939.00

MiniDV Camcorder with 2.5" Color LCD Viewscreen - Elura Canon Elura Capture your memories in brilliant color and amazing detail - share. $585.00

Sony DCRDVD101E

$869.99
DCR-DVD101E "PAL" DVD Camcorder
Sony, DCR-TRV38, MiniDV Handycam, Camcorder, 1.0 Sony DCR-TRV38 Megapixel, 3.5IN LCD, 10X Optical Zoom, 120X Digital Zoom, USB pt# DCRTRV38 $679.00
Aiptek Pocket DV4100M 5-in-1 Multi Function Camcorder Aiptek DV4100M w/ 1.5 Inch LCD' ' Retail<br>Specifications:<br>Image Sensor: 4.1MP. $186.95
DCR-IP1 MICROMV Camcorder, 10x Optical/120x Digital Sony DCR-IP1 Zoom, Mega Pixel CCD, 2.5" Touch Screen LCD pt# DCRIP1 $1123.00
Canon Canon ZR90 Camcorder w/ 22x Optical Zoom Lens Specifications Image sensor 1/6-inch CCD approx. ZR90
pixels Effective pixels tape. $529.00
CANON Optura 40 Mini DV Digital Camcorder Canon 9544A003AA 9544A003AA $999.00

Canon Optura 400

$814.00

CANON Optura 400

Sony, DCRTRV19, MiniDV Handycam, Camcorder, Sony DCR-TRV19 2.5IN LCD, 10X Optical Zoom, 120X Digital Zoom, USB pt# DCRTRV19 $429.00

Samsung SC-D303

Samsung SC-D303 Digital Camcorder

Panasonic SVAV50A

$398.88
SV-AV50 Multi A/V Recorder

Samsung SC-D6040

DuoCam Camcorder
Panasonic Panasonic, PV-DV53, Mini DV Camcorder, 700x Digital Zoom, i.Link PhotoVu Link, DUAL Digital Electronic PV-DV53
Image Stabilization (Record &. $629.00

Sony DCRTRV255E

PAL/DCR-TRV255E DIGITAL-8 CAMCORDER
Panasonic PANASONIC PVGS55 MiniDV Digital Camcorder MAY NOT BE U.S. MODEL PVGS55

$699.95

Canon XL1S

$3895.00

Canon, XL1S, MiniDV, Camcorder pt# XL1S
Panasonic PV-DV73 Mini DV MultiCam Camcorder 10x Optical / 700x Digital Zoom 1.3 Mega Pixel CCD PVDV73
DCR-DVD300 DVD Handycam Camcorder pt# Sony DCR-DVD300 DCRDVD300 $899.00

Samsung SC-D103

$459.00
Samsung SC-D103 Digital Camcorder
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Sony DCR-PC120E

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Panasonic SVAV50
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Sony dcrtrv50e

$1259.00
DCR-TRV-50E Mini-DV Camcorder PAL
Those piercing blue eyes that blood-washed sky the Sony DCR-TRV940E citys orgy of hues. In a world of breathtaking colour it takes a breathtaking. pt# DCRTRV940E $1699.00

Sharp VLAH131U

$279.95
Sharp VL-AH131U Hi8 Camcorder
PAL SYSTEM ONLY / MICROMV technology / 1600 x Sony DCR-IP220E 1200 still resolution / NO U.S. WARRANTY PAL TV REQUIRED $1778.76

Quasar VM-L152

$265.00
Quasar VM-L152 VHS-C Camcorder

Sony CCDTRV118

$349.00
Sony CCDTRV118 Handycam Camcorder
Sony, DCRTRV39, MiniDV Handycam Camcorder, Sony DCRTRV39 features network capability via USB $599.00

$369.00

CANON ZR-60MC MINI-DV CAMCORDER
Canon OPTURA 200MCE "PAL" Mini DV Camcorder, 10x MVX2I Optical/200x Digital Zoom, Color Viewfinder, 2.5" LCD Screen,

Optical Image. $1149.00

AG-DVC20020 Professional DV Camcorder 1/2" IT 3Panasonic AGDVC20020 CCD, S20x64BRMP Fujinon Lens, AG-VF5 1.5" (43) Viewfinder $6199.00
Canon, ZR70MC, MiniDV, Camcorder, 2.5IN LCD, 22X Canon 8427A001 Optical Zoom, 440X Digital Zoom, MultiMedia, SD Memory Card, USB $499.00
Panasonic Panasonic, PV-GS50S, Ultra-Compact Mini DV, PV-GS50S Camcorder, 640 X 480, 2.5IN LCD, 10X Optical Zoom,
700X Digital Zoom, 8MB, SD Memory Card, USB pt# PVGS50S $799.00

Sharp VL-Z3U

Sharp, VL-Z3U MINIDV CAMCORDER pt# VLZ3U

Sony CCDTRV218E

CCD-TRV218E PAL Video Hi8
Panasonic Palmcorder Camcorder with Bi-Lingual (Spanish/English) PV-L552H Menu, 4.0" diag. Color LCD Monitor, 26x Zoom & Color

EFX $214.99

Sony DCR-TRV80
DCR-TRV80E PAL DV Camcorder pt# DCRTRV80E
DCR-DVD100 DVD Handycam Camcorder pt# Sony DCR-DVD100 DCRDVD100 $729.00
OPTURA 300-MC DIGITAL CAMCORDER pt# 9048A001 Canon Optio 300MC $939.99