Playing back in various modes from a Memory Stick... 50
Playing back with ease Easy Handycam... 51
Making full use of Easy Handycam operation... 52
Various playback functions... 53
Magnifying pictures Tape playback zoom/Memory playback zoom.. 53 Displaying the screen indicators... 54 Displaying the date/time and camera settings data Data code.. 54
Playing the picture on a TV... 56 Locating a scene on a tape for playback.. 57
Searching quickly for a desired scene Zero set memory.. 57 Searching for a scene by date of recording Date search.. 57
Advanced operations Using the Menu
Selecting menu items..59 Using the (CAMERA SET) menu PROGRAM AE/16:9 WIDE, etc..61 Using the (MEMORY SET) menu QUALITY/IMAGE SIZE/ALL ERASE/NEW FOLDER, etc.65 Using the (PICT. APPLI.) menu PICT. EFFECT/SLIDE SHOW/ FRAME REC/INTERVAL REC, etc..68 Using the (EDIT/PLAY) menu END SEARCH/TITLE, etc.73 Using the (STANDARD SET) menu REC MODE/MULTI-SOUND/ AUDIO MIX/USB-CAMERA, etc..76 Using the (TIME/LANGU.) menu CLOCK SET/WORLD TIME, etc..82 Customizing Personal Menu.83
Marking recorded images with specific information Image protection/ Print mark..99 Printing recorded images (PictBridge compliant printer).101

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting.103 Warning indicators and messages.110

Additional Information

Using your camcorder abroad..114 Usable cassette tapes..115 About the Memory Stick..116 About the InfoLITHIUM battery pack..118 About i.LINK..119 Maintenance and precautions..120 Specification..123

Quick Reference

Identifying parts and controls.126 Index..132

Dubbing/Editing

Connecting to a VCR or TV..86 Dubbing to another tape..87 Recording pictures from a VCR or TV..88 Dubbing pictures from a tape to a Memory Stick..89 Dubbing still images from a Memory Stick to a tape..90 Dubbing selected scenes from a tape Digital program editing.91 Deleting recorded pictures.98
Refer also to other operating instructions supplied with your camcorder:
Editing images with your computer cComputer Applications Guide
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Recording movies

Attach the charged battery pack to the camcorder.
To charge the battery, see page 14.
a Lift up the viewfinder.
b Slide the battery pack in the direction
of the arrow until it clicks.
Insert a cassette into the camcorder.
OPEN/ b Insert the cassette with c Press. Close the cassette lid after EJECT lever in the its window-side facing the cassette compartment direction of the arrow up, then push the center slides back in by itself. to open the lid. of the back of the The cassette compartment cassette.

Using special effects effect

Digital

You can add digital effects to the recordings. [STILL] You can record a movie while superimposing it on a previously recorded still image.
Fading in from still image on the Memory Stick Memory overlap
You can fade in from the still image on the Memory Stick to the movie currently being recorded on the tape.

Still image Movie

[FLASH] (flash motion) You can record a movie with a serial-still-image effect (strobe effect). [LUMI. KEY] (luminance key) You can replace a brighter area in a previously recorded still image, such as the background of a person or a title written on white paper, with a movie.
1 Check that you have a Memory Stick
with the still image to be superimposed and a tape in your camcorder.
[TRAIL] You can record a picture so that an incidental image like a trail is left. [SLOW SHUTTR] (slow shutter) You can slow down the shutter speed. This mode is suitable for shooting a subject more clearly in a dark place. [OLD MOVIE] You can add an old movie-type atmosphere to pictures. Your camcorder automatically records pictures in the letterbox mode for all screen size, sepia in color, and at a slower shutter speed.

Effect

[STILL]

Items to adjust

The degree of transparency of the still image you want to superimpose on a movie. The interval of frame-byframe playback. The color scheme of the area in the still image which is to be swapped with a movie. The fade time of the incidental image. Shutter speed (1 is 1/30, 2 is 1/15, 3 is 1/8, 4 is 1/4). No adjustment necessary.

[FLASH] [LUMI. KEY]

[TRAIL] [SLOW SHUTTR]* [OLD MOVIE]
Slide the POWER switch to select the CAMERA-TAPE mode. Touch.
* It is hard to adjust the focus automatically when you choose this effect. Adjust the focus manually using a tripod to steady the camcorder.

Touch [D.EFFECT].

60min D. EFFECT: STBY OFF 0:00:00

To cancel Digital effect

Follow steps 2 and 3, then select [OFF] in step 4.
b Notes You cannot use Digital effect together with: Super NightShot plus function Color Slow Shutter function FADER function Memory overlap MEMORY MIX function You cannot use [SLOW SHUTTR]/[OLD MOVIE] together with [PROGRAM AE] (except [AUTO]). You cannot use [OLD MOVIE] together with: [16:9 WIDE] mode Picture effect ([PICT. EFFECT]) z Tip You can create a picture with color and brightness reversed or a picture that looks like a pastel drawing while recording on a tape. For details, refer to the Picture effect ([PICT. EFFECT], p. 68).

STILL LUMI. KEY

Touch the desired effect, then adjust the effect by touching (decrease) /. (increase) and touch

b Note For DCR-TRV460: The EDIT SEARCH function does not work for the tapes recorded on other devices in the Hi8 / standard 8 mm system.
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Viewing movies recorded on a tape
Make sure you have a recorded cassette inserted into your camcorder. Some of the operations are possible using the Remote Commander or using the touch panel. When you want to play back recordings on your TV, see page 56.
Touch (rewind) to go to the point you want to view.

60min 0:00:00:00

(play) to start playback.
To adjust the volume. 1 Touch 2 Touch [VOLUME].
If the item is not displayed on the screen, touch /. If you cannot find it, touch [MENU], and select it from the (STANDARD SET) menu.
3 Adjust the volume by touching

(decrease) /.

(increase), then touch

To stop playback

z Tip Performing Easy Handycam operation, even first time users can play back easily. For details, see page 51.

(stop).

To pause
Touch (pause) during playback. Touch it again to restart the playback. Playback stops automatically when the pause mode continues for more than certain period.
Press OPEN and open the LCD panel. Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to select the PLAY/EDIT mode.
To fast forward or rewind
Touch (fast forward) or stop mode. (rewind) in
To review movies on the viewfinder

Close the LCD panel.

Indicators displayed during tape playback
To play back in various modes
You will not hear the recorded sound. Also, you may see mosaic-like images of the previously played picture remaining on the screen when playing back in the Digital8 system. For DCR-TRV460: Noise may appear when your camcorder plays back tapes recorded on other devices in the Hi8 /standard 8 mm system.

0:00:00:15

1 During playback or playback pause,

2 Touch [

A Remaining battery B Recording mode (SP or LP) C Tape transport indicator D Time code (hour: minute: second: frame) or tape counter (hour: minute: second) E Personal Menu button (p. 59) F Video operation buttons When a Memory Stick has been inserted, (stop) changes to (Memory Stick playback) when you stop playback.
z Tip For DCR-TRV460: When you play back tapes recorded on other devices in the Hi8 /standard 8 mm system, the tape counter appears on the screen.
VAR. SPD PB]. If the item is not displayed on the screen, touch /. If you cannot find it, touch [MENU], and select it from the (EDIT/PLAY) menu.
3 Select a playback mode.
To return to the normal playback mode, touch (play/pause) twice (once from frame playback).

SPORTS* (sports Select to minimize shake when shooting fastmoving subjects such as in tennis or golf. lesson) ( )
BEACH&SKI* (beach & ski) (
Select to prevent peoples faces from appearing ) dark in strong light or reflected light, such as at a beach in midsummer or on a ski slope.
SUNSET&MOON Select to maintain the atmosphere of situations ** (sunset & moon) such as sunsets, general night views, fireworks, ( ) and neon signs.
LANDSCAPE** Select when shooting distant subjects such as (landscape) ( ) mountains. This setting also prevents your camcorder from focusing on glass or metal mesh in windows that comes in between the camcorder and the subject. * Your camcorder is adjusted to focus only on subjects in the middle to far distance.
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**Your camcorder is adjusted to focus only on distant subjects.

SPOT METER

See page 35 for details.

EXPOSURE

See page 36 for details.

AUTO SHUTTER

GON OFF Select to automatically activate the electronic shutter to adjust the shutter speed when recording in bright conditions. Select when recording without using the electronic shutter.

SPOT FOCUS

See page 38 for details.

See page 39 for details.

SUPER NSPLUS

See page 37 for details.

NS LIGHT
When using the NightShot plus function to record, you can record clearer pictures by using the NightShot Light to emit infrared rays (invisible).
GON OFF Select to use the NightShot Light (p. 37). Select to disable the NightShot Light (p. 37).

COLOR SLOW S

62 Using the Menu

SELF-TIMER

See page 28, 31 for details.

DIGITAL ZOOM

You can select the maximum zoom level in case you want to zoom to a level greater than 20 times while recording on a tape. Note that the image quality decreases when you are using the digital zoom. This function is useful when recording enlarged pictures of a distant subject, such as a bird.
The right side of the bar shows the digital zooming zone. The zooming zone appears when you select the zooming level.
Select to deactivate the digital zoom. Up to 20 times zoom is performed optically.

b Notes When you connect your camcorder to outside power sources, [BRIGHT] is automatically selected for the setting. When you select [BRIGHT], battery life is reduced by about 10 percent during recording.

LCD COLOR

Touch / to adjust the color on the LCD screen.

Low intensity

High intensity

A/V c DV OUT

You can connect a digital device and an analog device to your camcorder and convert the signal transmitted from the connected devices to the appropriate signal on your camcorder.
GOFF ON ( ) Select when not using the Digital convert function. To output analog images and sound in digital format using your camcorder. The analog signal input to the A/V jack of your camcorder will be converted and output from the DV Interface of your camcorder. For details, refer to the Computer Applications Guide.

PB MODE

GAUTO Select to automatically detect the system (Hi8 /standard 8 mm or Digital8 ) that was used to recorded on the tape, and play back the tape. During switching of systems, the screen turns blue, and the following displays appear on the screen. A hissing noise also sometimes can be heard. t / : During switching from Digital8 to Hi8 / standard 8 mm. / t : During switching from Hi8 /standard 8 mm to Digital8. Select to play back a tape that was recorded on other devices in the Hi8 /standard 8 mm system when your camcorder does not automatically detect the recording system.
b Note The setting returns to [AUTO] when you disconnect the power source from your camcorder or slide the power switch.

USB-CAMERA

You can connect a USB cable (supplied) to your camcorder, and view the picture displayed on the screen of your camcorder on your computer (USB Streaming). For details, refer to the Computer Applications Guide.
GOFF USB STREAM Select to deactivate the USB Streaming function. Select to activate the USB Streaming function.

USB-PLY/EDT

You can connect a USB cable (supplied) to your camcorder, and view the picture on the tape or Memory Stick in your camcorder on your computer. For details, refer to the Computer Applications Guide.
GSTD-USB PictBridge USB STREAM Select to view the picture on the Memory Stick. Select to connect the PictBridge compliant printer (p. 101). Select to view the picture on the tape.

DATA CODE

GOFF DATE/TIME CAMERA DATA Select not to display date, time and the camera settings data during playback. Select to display the date and time during playback (p. 54). Select to display the camera settings data during playback (p. 54).
GAUTO Select to display the remaining tape indicator for about 8 seconds: After you select the CAMERA-TAPE mode with the cassette inserted, and your camcorder calculates the remaining amount of tape. When you touch (play/pause). Select to always display the remaining tape indicator.

Using the (TIME/ LANGU.) menu CLOCK SET/

WORLD TIME, etc.

You can select items listed below on the TIME/ LANGU. menu. To select items, see Selecting menu items (p. 59).
on the power mode of your camcorder. The screen shows the items you can currently operate. Unavailable items will be grayed out.

TIME/LANGU.

CLOCK SET WORLD TIME LANGUAGE
The settings you can adjust vary depending
You can set the date and time (p. 19).
You can adjust the time difference when using your camcorder abroad. Set the time difference by touching / , the clock will be adjusted in accordance with the time difference. If you set the time difference to 0, the clock returns to the originally set time.
You can select or change the language used for the on-screen display (p. 22). You can select from English, Simplified English, Canadian-French, Latin American Spanish, Brazilian-Portuguese, Traditional-Chinese, or Korean.
Customizing Personal Menu
You can add frequently used menu items to Personal Menu, or sort them in the order you like (customizing). You can customize the Personal Menu for each power mode of your camcorder.

Touch [ADD].

60min Select the category. CAMERA SET PICT. APPLI. EDIT/PLAY STANDARD SET TIME/LANGU. 0:00:00 END

Adding a menu Add

Touch / to select a menu category, then touch.
The available items vary depending on the power mode of the camcorder. Only the available items are displayed.
60min Select the item. PROGRAM AE SPOT METER EXPOSURE AUTO SHUTTER SPOT FOCUS 0:00:00 END
You can add frequently used menu items to Personal Menu for easier and faster access.
b Note You can add up to 28 menu items each for the CAMERA-TAPE, CAMERA-MEMORY, and PLAY/EDIT modes. If you want to add more, you must delete a less important menu item before adding a new menu item (p. 84).

Touch / then touch

60min ADD

to select a menu item,.

0:00:00 Add this item to CAMERA-TAPE mode's P-MENU?

Touch [P-MENU SET UP].

If the desired menu is not displayed on the screen, touch / until the menu is displayed.
60min PMENU SET UP 0:00:00 END

Touch [YES].

The menu is added to the end of the list.

DELETE

Deleting menu Delete
The selected menu is deleted from Personal Menu.
b Note You cannot delete [MENU] and [P-MENU SET UP].

Arranging the order of menus displayed on Personal Menu Sort
You can sort the menus added to Personal Menu in the desired order.
60min PMENU SET UP 0:00:00

DELETE FADER SPOT METER

Touch [DELETE].
60min Select button to delete. 0:00:00 END
If the menu is not displayed on the screen, touch / until the desired menu is displayed.
Touch the menu that you want to delete.

60min DELETE 0:00:00

Touch [SORT].
60min Select button to move. 0:00:00 END
Delete this from CAMERA-TAPE mode's P-MENU?
Touch the menu item you want to move.
60min Select new location.

0:00:00 END

ADD OK SORT
Touch / to move the menu item to the desired place.

60min RESET 0:00:00

SPOT FOCUS EXPO SURE

SPOT METER PRGRAM AE OK

Initialize CAMERA-TAPE mode's P-MENU setting?
To sort more items, repeat steps 4 to 6.
60min RESET Are you sure ? 0:00:00

Touch [END]. Touch.

b Note You cannot move [P-MENU SET UP].
The Personal Menu settings return to the default settings. To cancel initialization, touch [NO].
Initializing the settings Reset
You can initialize Personal Menu to the default settings after adding or deleting menus.
FADER SPOT METER PRGRAM AE
Connecting to a VCR or TV
You can record the picture from a VCR or TV to a tape or a Memory Stick inserted into your camcorder (p. 88). You can also create a copy of the picture recorded on your camcorder on other recording device (p. 87). Connect your camcorder to a TV or VCR as shown in the following illustration.
Connecting with an i.LINK cable i.LINK cable (optional) i.LINK jack

DV Interface

S VIDEO jack
A/V connecting cable (supplied) Signal flow

White Red

VCRs or TVs
* Pictures can be reproduced more faithfully by using an S video cable (optional). When there is an S video jack on the device to be connected, connect the S video plug to that jack instead of using the yellow video plug. The audio will not be output when you connect with the S video plug alone. b Notes Use the A/V connecting cable to connect your camcorder to other devices. Before connecting, make sure the [DISPLAY] setting in the (STANDARD SET) menu is set to [LCD PANEL] (the default setting) (p. 81). When you are connecting your camcorder to monaural device, connect the yellow plug of the A/ V connecting cable to the video jack, and the red (right channel) or the white (left channel) plug to the audio jack on the VCR or the TV.
To use an i.LINK cable for connection
Use an i.LINK cable (optional) to connect your camcorder to other device via the DV Interface. The video and sound signals are transmitted digitally, producing high quality pictures. Note that you cannot record the picture and sound separately. For details, see page 119.

Search for the end of the first scene that you want to record on your camcorder, then pause playback.

10Touch [MARK OUT].

The ending point of the first program is set, and the lower part of the program mark changes to light blue.
When you are recording on a Memory Stick 1 Touch [MEMORY STICK].
PROG. EDIT MARK START IN 0:00:00:00 IMAGE UNDO SIZE 2min
TOTAL 0:00:00:12 SCENE 1 END
TOTAL 0:00:00 SCENE 0 END
11Repeat steps 7 to 10 and create

programs.

2 Touch [IMAGE SIZE] repeatedly to
select the desired image size.
12Set your VCR to recording pause.
Skip this step if your camcorder is connected via an i.LINK cable or recording on a Memory Stick.

13Touch [START].

START CANCEL ENGAGE REC PAUSE 0:00:00:00 EXEC

TOTAL 0:00:00:25 SCENE 3

b Notes You cannot set the starting point or ending point on a blank section of the tape. If there is a blank section in the picture set as a program, the total time may not appear correctly. When you cannot operate the device correctly using an i.LINK cable connection, select [IR] in step 11 on p. 92, and set the [IR SETUP] code.

14Touch [EXEC].

A search for the beginning of the first program starts, then the recording starts. [SEARCH] appears during the search and [EDITING] appears during editing.

SEARCH x1 0:00:00:00

SCENE 1/3 CANCEL END
When a program is recorded, the program mark changes from orange to light blue. When all programs have been recorded, the program editing operation stops automatically. To cancel recording, touch [CANCEL].
To end Digital program editing
To save a program without using it to record
Touch [CANCEL] in step 13. The program is stored in memory until the cassette is ejected.
To erase programs 1 Follow steps 1 to 6 in Recording the
selected scenes as programs (p. 95), then touch [UNDO].
2 Touch [DEL 1MARK] to delete the last
set program. Or, touch [ALL ERASE] to delete all the programs.

3 Touch [EXEC].

The programs are deleted. To cancel this operation, touch [CANCEL].
Deleting recorded pictures
You can delete all or selected pictures stored on a Memory Stick.
To delete pictures on the index screen
You can easily search for the picture to be deleted by displaying 6 pictures at once.

PLAY/EDIT mode.

Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to select the PLAY/EDIT mode. Touch

60min 1010001

Touch Touch Touch Touch [.

DELETE].

Touch the picture you want to delete. appears on the image to be deleted. To display the next or the previous 6 pictures, touch /.

Select [PictBridge], then touch Touch.
Connect the USB jack (p. 128) of your camcorder to a printer using the supplied USB cable.
The location of the USB jack of the printer differs depending on the model. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your printer for details on operation.
Select (PICT. APPLI), then [PRINT] by touching / and
z Tip PictBridge is an industry standard established by the Camera & Imaging Products Association (CIPA). You can print still images without using a computer by connecting a printer directly to a digital video camera or digital still camera, regardless of model manufacturer.
When connection between your camcorder and printer is complete, appears on the screen.

1 / 10 PRINT 1010001

PictBridge indication
Insert the Memory Stick on which still images are stored into your camcorder, set the paper in the printer, and turn on the power.
One of the images stored on the Memory Stick will be displayed.
Connecting your camcorder to the printer
b Note Connect the supplied AC Adaptor to the wall outlet for the power supply.
b Notes We cannot guarantee the operation of models that are not PictBridge compatible. You cannot connect your camcorder to the printer if [USB-PLY/EDT] in the menu settings is not set to [PictBridge]. Follow the instructions shown on the screen.

Printing

Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to select the PLAY/EDIT mode. Select.
Touch [MENU]. Select (STANDARD SET), then [USB-PLY/EDT] by touching / and.
Select the image to be printed by touching (previous image)/ (next image). Touch , then [COPIES].
Select the number of copies to be printed by touching / , then touch.
You can set a maximum of 20 copies of one image to be printed.
To print the date on the image 1 Touch , then [DATE/TIME]. 2 Select [DATE] or [DAY&TIME] and. The default setting is [OFF].
b Notes Do not attempt the following operations when is on the screen. The operations may not be performed properly. Slide the POWER switch to select other power modes. Disconnecting the USB cable from your camcorder or printer. Removing the Memory Stick from your camcorder. If the printer stops working, disconnect the USB cable and restart the operation from the beginning. Some printer models may not support the date printing function. Refer to the operating instructions of your printer for details. We cannot guarantee the printing of images recorded with a device other than your camcorder.

Labeling area Attach the label within the designated labeling area.
Keep the following notes in mind when handling a Memory Stick. When you carry or store a Memory Stick, put it in its case. Do not touch, or allow metallic objects to come into contact with the terminal.
Do not bend, drop or apply strong force to the Memory Stick. Do not disassemble or modify the Memory Stick. Do not let the Memory Stick get wet. Do not insert any objects other than a compliant Memory Stick into the Memory Stick slot. It may cause a malfunction. On location for use Do not use or keep the Memory Stick in the following locations. Places subject to extremely high temperature, such as a car parked outside in the summer. Places under direct sunlight. Places with extremely high humidity or subject to corrosive gases. Note on using the Memory Stick Duo You can use a Memory Stick Duo in your camcorder after inserting it into the Memory Stick Duo adaptor. You may damage the Memory Stick Duo or the Memory Stick slot on your camcorder in the following situations. When you insert a Memory Stick Duo that is not inserted into a Memory Stick Duo adaptor into the Memory Stick slot on your camcorder. When you insert the Memory Stick Duo in the wrong direction. If you insert a Memory Stick Duo without a Memory Stick Duo adaptor by mistake, hold the camcorder so the Memory Stick slot is facing down, then hold the lid aside using a toothpick or similar object to let the Memory Stick Duo slide out.
This unit does not support high speed data transfer.
Notes on image data compatibility
Image data files recorded on a Memory Stick by your camcorder conform to the Design Rule for Camera File Systems universal standard established by the JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). On your camcorder, you cannot play back still images recorded on other device (DCRTRV890E/TRV900/TRV900E or DSC-D700/ D770) that does not conform to the universal standard. (These models are not sold in some regions.) If you cannot use a Memory Stick that has been used with other device, format it with your camcorder (p. 66). Note that formatting erases all information on the Memory Stick. You may not be able to play back images with your camcorder: When playing back image data modified on your computer. When playing back image data recorded with other device. Memory Stick, and MagicGate Memory Stick are trademarks of Sony Corporation. Memory Stick Duo and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. Memory Stick PRO and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. MagicGate and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. All other product names mentioned herein may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Furthermore, and are not mentioned in each case in this manual.

Moisture condensation

If your camcorder is brought directly from a cold place to a warm place, moisture may condense inside your camcorder, on the surface of the tape, or on the lens. In this state, the tape may stick to the head drum and be damaged or your camcorder may not operate correctly. If there is moisture inside your camcorder, [% Z Moisture condensation. Eject the cassette] or [% Moisture condensation. Turn off for 1H.] appears. The indicator will not appear when the moisture condenses on the lens. If moisture condensation has occurred None of the functions except cassette ejection will work. Eject the cassette, turn off your camcorder, and leave it for about one hour with the cassette lid open. Your camcorder can be used again if the % or Z does not appear when the power is turned on again. If moisture starts to condense, your camcorder sometimes cannot detect condensation. If this happens, the cassette is sometimes not ejected for 10 seconds after the cassette lid is opened.

Video head

When the video head becomes dirty, you cannot record pictures normally, or distorted picture or sound is played back. The video head suffers from wear after long use. If you cannot obtain a clear image even after using a cleaning cassette, it might be because the video head is worn. Please contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility to have the video head replaced. If the following problem occurs, clean the video heads for 10 seconds with the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning cassette (optional). When you play back in the Digital8 system Mosaic-pattern noise appears on the playback picture or the screen is displayed in blue.
Playback pictures do not move.
Playback pictures do not appear or the sound breaks off. [x Dirty video head. Use a cleaning cassette.] appears on the screen during recording. For DCR-TRV460: When you play back in the Hi8 /standard 8 mm system Dirty video head. Use a cleaning [x cassette.] appears on the screen during recording. Playback pictures contain noise. Playback pictures are hardly visible. Playback pictures do not appear.
3 Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to
select the PLAY/EDIT mode while pressing DSPL/BATT INFO on your camcorder, then press and hold DSPL/ BATT INFO for about 5 seconds.
4 Touch the displayed on the screen
with an object such as the corner of a Memory Stick. The position of the changes.

CALIBRATION

If you did not press the right spot, start from step 4 again.

Video recording system 2 rotary heads, Helical scanning system Still image recording system Exif Ver. 2.2*1 *1 Exif is a file format for still images, established by the JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). Files in this format can have additional information such as your camcorders setting information at the time of recording. Audio recording system Rotary heads, PCM system Quantization: 12 bits (Fs 32 kHz, stereo 1, stereo 2), 16 bits (Fs 48 kHz, stereo) Video signal NTSC color, EIA standards Usable cassette 8 mm video format cassette Tape speed SP: Approx. 28.67 mm/s LP: Approx. 19.11 mm/s Recording/playback time (using 120 min. Hi8/ Digital8 video cassette) SP: 60 min LP: 90 min Fast forward/rewind time (using 120 min. Hi8/ Digital8 video cassette) Approx. 5 min Viewfinder Electric viewfinder (monochrome) Image device 3.0 mm (1/6 type) CCD (Charge Coupled Device) Gross: Approx. pixels Effective (still): Approx. pixels Effective (movie): Approx. pixels Lens Combined power zoom lens Filter diameter: 37 mm (1 7/16 in.) 20 (Optical), 990 (Digital) F = 1.6 ~ 2.4
Focal length 2.5 - 50 mm (1/8 - 2 in.) When converted to a 35 mm still camera In CAMERA-TAPE: 42 - 840 mm (1 11/16 - 33 1/8 in.) In CAMERA-MEMORY: 42 - 840 mm (1 11/16 - 33 1/8 in.) Color temperature Auto Minimum illumination 4 lx (lux) (F 1.6) 0 lx (lux) (during the NightShot plus function)*2
*2 Objects unable to be seen due to the dark can be shot with infrared lighting.

General

Power requirements DC 7.2 V (battery pack) DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor) Average power consumption (when using the battery pack) During camera recording using the viewfinder 2.9 W During camera recording using the LCD 3.8 W Operating temperature 0 C to 40 C (32 F to 104 F) Storage temperature -20 C to + 60 C (-4 F to + 140 F) Dimensions (approx.) 151 mm (3 3/7/in.) (w/h/d) Mass (Approx.) 800 g (1 lb 12 oz) main unit only 940 g (2 lb 1 oz) including the NP-FM30 rechargeable battery pack, Hi8/Digital8 cassette, lens cap, and shoulder strap. Supplied accessories See page 13.

Input/Output connectors

S video input/output Luminance signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 (ohms), unbalanced Chrominance signal: 0.286 Vp-p, 75 (ohms), unbalanced 4-pin mini DIN Audio/Video input/output AV MINIJACK Video signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 (ohms), unbalanced, sync negative Audio signal: 327 mV (at output impedance more than 47 k (kilohms)), Input impedance more than 47 k (kilohms), Output impedance with less than 2.2 k (kilohms) Stereo minijack ( 3.5mm) DV input/output 4-pin connector USB jack mini-B