CCC-101/ CCC-103

Unique Features SPAD Shoulder Strap Thermoplastic padded shoulder strap. On Board These bags meet the strict new airline regulations for carry-on luggage size. Due to constantly changing airline regulations, please check with your carrier prior to departure. Yelloop The interiors of KATAs bags are made of a loop fabric to which you can attach the Modi-Vers dividers. They are a bright yellow, so that the contents can be viewed with ease. Modi-Vers System compatible This System allows you to create compartments that meet your requirements. The divider can be cut with scissors to any desired size. You can attach the newly cut divider to another divider or the walls of the bag with a special Velcro connector.

Reference Chart CCC-101

Brand Model Canon GL-2, XM-1, GL-1, XM-2 JVC Sony
JY-VS200 DCR TRV820, DCR TRV340, DCR TRV517, DCR TRV520, TRV740, DCR TRV310, DCR TRV830, DCR TRV840, DCR DCR TRV58, DCR TRV58, DCR TRV67, DCR TRV68, DCR DCR TRV130, DCR TRV140, DCR TRV230, DCR TRV240, DCR TRV530, TRV730, DCR TRV330, DCR DCR TRV308, DCR TRV608, DCR TRV720, DCR TRV98, DCR TRV37, DCR TRV57, TRV88, DCR TRV320, DCR TRV108, DCR VX1000, DCR TRV87

CCC-103

Brand Canon JVC Model
GL-2, XM-1, GL-1, XM-2 GR DV301E, JY-HD10U, JY-VS200, GR DV300, GR DV300U, GR DV300E, GR DV300E
Panasonic AG DVC80, AG DVX100A, AG DVC30 Sony
DCR VX1000, DCR VX2100, DCR VX2000, DSR PDX-10, DSR 10P, DSR PD-170 [DSR 170P] , DSR 150 [DSR 150P] , HDR Z1 [(HDV)] , HDR FX1 [(HDV)]

Memory Stick For customers in CANADA
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
For customers in the U.S.A

Table of contents

Quick Start Guide. 6
Checking supplied accessories. 8
Advanced Playback Operations
Playing back a tape with picture effects... 50 Playing back a tape with digital effects... 51 Enlarging recorded images PB ZOOM.. 52 Quickly locating a scene using the zero set memory function. 53 Searching a recording by date Date search.. 54 Searching for a photo Photo search/Photo scan. 56

Getting started

Using this manual.. 9 Step 1 Preparing the power supply. 11 Installing the battery pack. 11 Charging the battery pack. 12 Connecting to a wall outlet. 15 Step 2 Inserting a cassette. 16

Recording Basics

Recording a picture. 17 Shooting backlit subjects BACK LIGHT. 21 Shooting in the dark NightShot/Super Nightshot.. 21 Self-timer recording.. 23 Checking the recording END SEARCH / EDITSEARCH / Rec Review.. 24

Editing

Dubbing a tape.. 58 Using with analog video unit and PC Signal convert function.. 60 Recording video or TV programs. 61 Inserting a scene from a VCR Insert Editing. 63
Customizing Your Camcorder
Changing the menu settings. 65 Resetting the date and time.. 73

Playback Basics

Playing back a tape. 25 Viewing the recording on TV. 28

Memory Stick operations

Using Memory Stickintroduction. 74 Recording still images on Memory Stick Memory Photo recording. 79 Superimposing a still image in the Memory Stick on a moving image MEMORY MIX.. 84 Recording an image from a tape as a still image.. 87 Copying still images from a tape Photo save. 89 Viewing a still image Memory Photo playback. 91 Copying the image recorded on Memory Stick to tapes.. 94 Enlarging still images recorded on Memory Sticks Memory PB ZOOM. 96 Playing back images in a continuous loop SLIDE SHOW. 97 Preventing accidental erasure Image protection. 99 Deleting images.. 100 Writing a print mark PRINT MARK. 103
Advanced Recording Operations
Recording a still image on a tape Tape Photo recording.. 30 Using the wide mode.. 33 Using the fader function.. 34 Using special effects Picture effect.. 37 Using special effects Digital effect.. 38 Using the PROGRAM AE function. 41 Adjusting the exposure manually. 43 Focusing manually.. 44 Superimposing a title.. 45 Making your own titles. 47 Inserting a scene. 49

Approximate number of minutes when you use a fully charged battery Numbers in parentheses ( ) indicate the time using a normally charged battery. * Approximate continuous recording time at 77F (25C). The battery life will be shorter if you use your camcorder in a cold environment. ** Approximate number of minutes when recording while you repeat recording start/ stop, zooming and turning the power on/off. The actual battery life may be shorter.

Playing time

DCR-TRV720
Battery pack NP-F330 (supplied) NP-F530 NP-F550 NP-F730 NP-F730H/F750 NP-F930 NP-F950 NP-F960 Playing time on LCD screen 70 (60) 110 (95) 140 (125) 250 (225) 285 (255) 390 (355) 445 (400) 525 (470) Playing time with LCD closed 100 (90) 170 (155) 205 (185) 350 (310) 425 (380) 555 (500) 650 (590) 765 (685)
Battery pack NP-F330 (supplied) NP-F530 NP-F550 NP-F730 NP-F730H/F750 NP-F930 NP-F950 NP-F960 Playing time on LCD screen 60 (55) 100 (85) 125 (110) 215 (195) 260 (230) 355 (315) 395 (350) 465 (415) Playing time with LCD closed 90 (80) 145 (130) 175 (160) 300 (270) 365 (325) 475 (430) 555 (500) 660 (590)
Approximate number of minutes when you use a fully charged battery Numbers in parentheses ( ) indicate the time using a normally charged battery. The battery life will be shorter if you use your camcorder in a cold environment. The remaining battery time indicator The indicator may not be correct, depending on the conditions in which you are recording. When you close the LCD panel and open it again, it takes about 1 minute for the correct remaining battery time to be displayed. If the power may go off although the battery remaining indicator indicates that the battery pack has enough power to operate Charge the battery pack fully again so that the indication on the battery remaining indicator is correct. What is InfoLITHIUM? The InfoLITHIUM is a lithium ion battery pack which can exchange data such as battery consumption with compatible electronic equipment. This unit is compatible with the InfoLITHIUM battery pack (L series). Your camcorder operates only with the mark. InfoLITHIUM battery. InfoLITHIUM battery packs have the InfoLITHIUM is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
Step 1 Preparing the power supply Connecting to a wall outlet
When you use your camcorder for a long time, we recommend that you power it from a wall outlet using the AC power adaptor.
(1) Open the DC IN jack cover, and connect the AC power adaptor to the DC IN jack on your camcorder with the plugs v mark facing up. (2) Connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor. (3) Connect the power cord to a wall outlet.
PRECAUTION The set is not disconnected from the AC power source (house current) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the set itself has been turned off. Notes The AC power adaptor can supply power even if the battery pack is attached to your camcorder. The DC IN jack has source priority. This means that the battery pack cannot supply any power if the power cord is connected to the DC IN jack, even when the power cord is not plugged into a wall outlet. Using a car battery Use Sony DC Adaptor/Charger (not supplied).

Zoom greater than 25 is performed digitally. To activate digital zoom, select the digital zoom power in D ZOOM in the menu settings. (p. 65) The picture quality deteriorates as the picture is processed digitally.
The right side of the bar shows the digital zooming zone. The digital zooming zone appears when you select the digital zoom power in D ZOOM in the menu settings. Notes on digital zoom Digital zoom starts to function when zoom exceeds 25. The picture quality deteriorates as you go toward the T side. When you shoot close to a subject If you cannot get a sharp focus, move the power zoom lever to the W side until the focus is sharp. You can shoot a subject that is at least about 2 feet 5/8 inch (about 80 cm) away from the lens surface in the telephoto position, or about 1/2 inch (about 1 cm) away in the wide-angle position.
Recording a picture To record pictures with the viewfinder 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. Lift up the viewfinder and move the viewfinder lens adjustment lever.
Indicators displayed in the recording mode
The indicators are not recorded on tape. Remaining battery time indicator Format indicator Recording mode indicator STBY/REC indicator

0:00:01

Time code/Tape counter indicator Remaining tape indicator This appears after you start to record for a while. Time indicator This is displayed for five seconds after the POWER switch is set to CAMERA or MEMORY. Date indicator This is displayed for five seconds after the POWER switch is set to CAMERA or MEMORY.

4 2000

12:05:56 AM
Time code (for tapes recorded in the Digital8 system only) The time code indicates the recording or playback time, 0:00:00 (hours:minutes: seconds) in CAMERA mode and 0:00:00:00 (hours:minutes:seconds:frames) in VTR mode. You cannot rewrite only the time code. When you play back tapes recorded in the Hi8/standard 8 system, the tape counter appears. You cannot reset the time code or the tape counter.
Recording a picture Shooting backlit subjects BACK LIGHT
When you shoot a subject with the light source behind the subject or a subject with a light background, use the backlight function. Press BACK LIGHT in CAMERA or MEMORY mode. The. indicator appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. To cancel, press BACK LIGHT again.

Recording a still image on a tape Tape Photo recording Self-timer tape photo recording
You can record still images on tapes with the self-timer. This mode is useful when you want to record yourself. You can also use the Remote Commander for this operation.
(1) In the standby mode, press (self-timer). The (self-timer) indicator appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. (2) Press PHOTO firmly. Self-timer starts counting down from 10 with a beep sound. In the last two seconds of the countdown, the beep sound gets faster, then recording starts automatically.
Press (self-timer) so that the indicator disappears from the LCD or viewfinder screen while your camcorder is in the standby mode. You cannot cancel self-timer recording with the Remote Commander. Note The self-timer recording mode is automatically cancelled when: Self-timer recording is finished. The POWER switch is set to OFF (CHARGE) or VTR.
Recording a still image on a tape Tape Photo recording Printing the still image
You can print a still image by using the video printer (not supplied). Connect the video printer using the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder. Connect the A/V connecting cable to the AUDIO/VIDEO jack and connect the yellow plug of the cable to the video input of the video printer. Refer to the operating instructions of the video printer as well. Besides the video printer (not supplied), you can use the printer on your camcorder to print images on the specified paper. (DCR-TRV820 only) (p. 104)

Video printer

S VIDEO

LINE IN VIDEO S VIDEO

AUDIO / VIDEO
If the video printer is equipped with S video input Use the S video connecting cable (not supplied). Connect it to the S VIDEO jack and the S video input of the video printer.

Using the wide mode

You can record a 16:9 wide picture to watch on the 16:9 wide-screen TV (16:9 WIDE). Black bands appear on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder during recording in 16:9 WIDE mode [a]. The picture during playing back on a normal TV [b] or a wide-screen TV [c] are compressed in the widthwise direction. If you set the screen mode of the wide-screen TV to the full mode, you can watch pictures of normal images [d].

Making your own titles

You can make up to two titles and store them in your camcorder. Each title can have up to 20 characters.
(1) Press TITLE in the standby or VTR mode. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press the dial. (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the first line (CUSTOM1) or second line (CUSTOM2), then press the dial. (4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the column of the desired character, then press the dial. (5) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired character, then press the dial. (6) Repeat steps 4 and 5 until you have selected all characters and completed the title. (7) To finish making your own titles, turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select [SET], then press the dial. The title is stored in memory. (8) Press TITLE to make the title menu disappear.
T I TLE SET CUSTOM1 " " CUSTOM2 " "

T I TLE SET RETURN

P1 T I TLE SET A B C D E 12345 F GH I J 67890 K L M N O PQRS T U V W X Y Z& ? ! . , / [T I TLE] : END $ F DM : [ ] [ P2 ] [ SET ]
P1 T I TLE SET S A B C D E 12345 F GH I J 67890 K L M N O PQRS T U V W X Y Z& ? ! . , / [T I TLE] : END $ F DM : [ ] [ P2 ] [ SET ]
To change a title you have stored
In step 3, select CUSTOM1 or CUSTOM2, depending on which title you want to change, then press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select [C], then press the dial to delete the title. The last character is erased. Enter the new title as desired. If you take 3 minutes or longer to enter characters in the standby mode while a cassttes is in your camcorder The power automatically goes off. The characters you have entered remain stored in memory. Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHARGE) once, and turn it to CAMERA again, then proceed from step 1. We recommend setting the POWER switch to VTR or removing the cassette so that your camcorder does not automatically turn off while you are entering title characters. ] If you select [ The menu for selecting alphabet and Russian characters appear. Select [ to the previous screen. To erase a character Select [C]. The last character is erased. To enter a space Select [Z& ?!], then select the blank part.

] to return

Inserting a scene

If your VCR is a monaural type Connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video input jack and the white or the red plug to the audio input jack on the VCR or the TV. When the white plug is connected, the left channel audio is output, and the red plug is connected, the right channel audio is output. If your VCR has an S video jack 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.
Using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable)
Simply connect the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) (not supplied) to DV IN/OUT and to DV IN/OUT of the DV products. With digital-to-digital connection, video and audio signals are transmitted in digital form for high-quality editing. You cannot dub the screen indicators.
(1) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to record over) into the VCR, and insert the recorded tape into your camcorder. (2) Set the input selector on the VCR to DV IN if it is available. Refer to the operating instructions of your VCR for more information. (3) Set the POWER switch to VTR. (4) Play back the recorded tape on your camcorder. (5) Start recording on the VCR. Refer to the operating instructions of your VCR for more information.
DV IN/OUT DV IN/OUT (not supplied)
Press x on both your camcorder and the VCR. Note on tapes that are not recorded in the Digital8 The picture may fluctuate. This is not a malfunction. system
During playback of tapes recorded in the Hi8/standard 8 system Digital signals are output as the image signals from the DV IN/OUT jack. You can connect one VCR only using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable). See page 123 for more information about i.LINK. During digital editing You cannot use PICTURE EFFECT or DIGITAL EFFECT button function. If you record playback pause picture via the DV IN/OUT jack The recorded picture becomes rough. Also, when you play back the recorded pictures on other video equipment, the picture may jitter.
Using with analog video unit and PC Signal convert function
You can capture images and sound from an analog video unit connected to a PC which has the i. LINK (DV) jack to your camcorder.
Analog video signals t Digital video signals
(1) (2) (3) (4) Set the POWER switch to VTR. Set A/V t DV OUT to ON in the menu settings (p. 65). Start playback on the analog video unit. Start capturing procedures on your PC. The operation procedures depend on your PC and the software which you use. For details on how to capture images, refer to the instruction manual of PC and software.

AUDIO/VIDEO

OUT S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO
VIDEO DV IN/OUT AUDIO (not supplied) : Signal flow

LCD COLOR

to lighten

VF B.L.

to darken

VTR CAMERA MEMORY

To set the brightness in the viewfinder normal To brighten the viewfinder
Notes on LCD B.L. and VF B.L. When you select BRIGHT, battery life is reduced by about 10 percent during recording. When you use power sources other than the battery pack, BRIGHT is automatically selected.

POWER switch MEMORY

Icon/item CONTINUOUS

Mode z OFF MULTI SCRN

Meaning Not to record continuously To record 9 images continuously (p. 80) To record still images in the fine image quality mode, using the Memory Stick To record still images in the standard image quality mode, using the Memory Stick To record moving subjects To record stopping subjects in high quality To cancel print marks on still images To write a print mark on the recorded still images you want to print out later Not to protect still images To protect selected still images against accidental erasure (p. 99) To play back images in a continuous loop (p. 97) To delete all the images (p. 101) To cancel formatting. To format an inserted Memory Stick. 1. Select FORMAT with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial. 2. Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select FORMAT, then press the dial. 3. After EXECUTE appears, press the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial. FORMATTING appears during formatting. COMPLETE appears when formatting is finished. To duplicate still images (p. 89)

QUALITY

z FINE STANDARD

VTR MEMORY

FLD./FRAME

z FIELD FRAME

PRINT MARK

z OFF ON

PROTECT
SLIDE SHOW DELETE ALL FORMAT

z RETURN FORMAT

MEMORY VTR MEMORY VTR MEMORY

PHOTO SAVE

Note on print marks You can print images with the printer on your camcorder including images without print marks. (DCR-TRV820 only) Notes on formatting Supplied or optional Memory Sticks have been formatted at factory. Formatting with this camcorder is not required. Do not turn the POWER switch or press any button while the display shows FORMATTING. You cannot format the Memory Stick if the write-protect tab on the Memory Stick is set to LOCK. Format again if the message appears. Formatting erases all information on the Memory Stick Check the contents of the Memory Stick before formatting. Formatting erases sample images on the Memory Stick. Formatting erases the protected image data on the Memory Stick.
Icon/item 9PIC SAME* 9PIC MULTI* REC MODE Mode z SP LP AUDIO MODE z 12BIT 16BIT q REMAIN z AUTO Meaning To make prints of same split screens To make prints of different split screen To record in the SP (Standard Play) mode To increase the recording time to 1.5 times the SP mode To record or play back in the 12-bit mode (two stereo sounds) To record or play back in the 16-bit mode (the one stereo sound with high quality) To display the remaining tape bar: for about 8 seconds after your camcorder is turned on and calculates the remaining amount of tape for about 8 seconds after a cassette is inserted and your camcorder calculates the remaining amount of tape for about 8 seconds after N is pressed in VTR mode for about 8 seconds after DISPLAY is pressed to display the screen indicators for the period of tape rewinding, forwarding or picture search in the VTR mode To always display the remaining tape bar To display date, time and recording data during playback To display date and time during playback VTR VTR CAMERA POWER switch VTR MEMORY VTR MEMORY VTR CAMERA VTR** CAMERA

POWER switch CAMERA MEMORY

Icon/item WORLD TIME

Meaning To set the clock to the local time. Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to set a time difference. The clock changes by the time difference you set here. If you set the time difference to 0, the clock returns to the originally set time. To output the melody when you start/stop recording or when an unusual condition occurs on your camcorder To output the beep instead of the melody To cancel all sound including shutter sound To activate the Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder To deactivate the Remote Commander to avoid remote control misoperation caused by other VCRs remote control To show the display on the LCD screen and in the viewfinder To show the display on the TV screen, LCD screen and in the viewfinder To light up the camera recording lamp at the front of your camcorder To turn the camera recording lamp off so that the subject is not aware of the recording To turn off the backlight on display window To turn on the backlight

z MELODY

NORMAL OFF COMMANDER z ON OFF

z LCD V-OUT/LCD

VTR CAMERA MEMORY CAMERA MEMORY

REC LAMP

INDICATOR

z BL OFF BL ON

Note If you press DISPLAY with DISPLAY set to V-OUT/LCD in the menu settings, the picture from a TV or VCR will not appear on the LCD screen even when your camcorder is connected to outputs on the TV or VCR. (Except when your camcorder is connected with the i.LINK cable) In more than 5 minutes after removing the power source The AUDIO MIX, COMMANDER and HiFi SOUND items are returned to their default settings. The other menu items are held in memory even when the battery is removed, as long as the lithium battery is installed. Notes on INDICATOR When you select BL ON, battery life is reduced by about 10 percent during recording. When you use power sources other than the battery pack, BL ON is automatically selected.
Resetting the date and time
The default clock setting is set to East Coast Standard Time. The date and time are held in memory by the lithium battery. If you replace the lithium battery with the battery pack or other power source connected, you need not reset the date and time. You must reset the date and time when the lithium battery becomes dead with no power source installed. First, set the year, then the month, the day, the hour and then the minute.
(1) While the camcorder is in the standby mode, press MENU to display the menu settings. , then press the dial. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select CLOCK SET, then press the dial. (4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the desired year, then press the dial. (5) Set the month, day and hour by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial and pressing the dial. (6) Set the minute by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial and pressing the dial by the time signal. The clock starts to move. (7) Press MENU to make the menu settings disappear.

When the POWER switch is set to MEMORY The following functions do not work: wide mode, digital effect, picture effect, title, low lux mode of PROGRAM AE. When you are recording a still image You can neither turn off the power nor press PHOTO. 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 images continuously
You can record still images continuously. Multi screen mode You can record 9 still images continuously on a single page.
(1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK is set to the right (unlock) position. (2) Press MENU to make the menu display appear. (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press the dial. (4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select CONTINUOUS, then press the dial. (5) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired setting, then press the dial. (6) Press MENU to erase the menu display.
MEMORY SET CONT I NUOUS MULT I SCRN QUAL I TY FLD. / FRAME PR I NT MARK PROTECT SL I DE SHOW DELETE ALL FORMAT RETURN [MENU] : END
If the capacity of the Memory Stick becomes full
FULL appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder, and you cannot record still images on the Memory Stick
MEMORY SET CONT I NUOUS OFF QUAL I TY MULT I SCRN FLD. / FRAME PR I NT MARK PROTECT SL I DE SHOW DELETE ALL FORMAT RETURN [MENU] : END
Continuous shooting settings
Setting OFF Meaning (indicator on the screen) Your camcorder shoots one image at a time. (no indicator)
MULTI SCRN Your camcorder shoots 9 still images at about 0.5 sec intervals and displays the images on a single page divided into 9 boxes. ( ) Note on using the video flash light (not supplied) The video flash light does not work in the multi screen mode if you install it to the accessory shoe. When recording in the multi screen mode The image is recorded in the FIELD mode automatically even you select the FRAME mode in the menu settings.
Recording still images on Memory Stick Memory Photo recording Self-timer memory photo recording
You can record still images on Memory Sticks with the self-timer. This mode is useful when you want to record yourself. You can also use the Remote Commander for this operation.
(1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK is set to the right (unlock) position. (self-timer). The (self-timer) indicator appears on the LCD screen (2) Press or in the viewfinder. (3) Press PHOTO firmly. Self-timer starts counting down from 10 with a beep sound. In the last two seconds of the countdown, the beep sound gets faster, then recording starts automatically.
Superimposing a still image in the Memory Stick on a moving image MEMORY MIX

The image on the viewfinder screen is not clear. The SteadyShot function does not work.
The autofocusing function does not work.
The fader function does not work. The picture does not appear in the viewfinder. You cannot record in the LP mode.
Cause and/or Corrective Actions The POWER switch is set to OFF (CHARGE), VTR or MEMORY. c Set it to CAMERA. (p. 17) The tape has run out. c Rewind the tape or insert a new one. (p. 16, 25) The write-protect tab is set to expose the red mark. c Use a new tape or slide the tab. (p. 16) The tape is stuck to the drum (moisture condensation). c Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at least 1 hour to acclimatize. (p. 137) While being operated in CAMERA mode, your camcorder has been in the standby mode for more than 3 minutes. c Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHARGE) and then to CAMERA again. (p. 17) The viewfinder lens is not adjusted. c Adjust the viewfinder lens. (p. 20) STEADYSHOT is set to OFF in the menu settings. c Set it to ON. (p. 65) 16:9 WIDE is set to ON in the menu settings. c Set it to OFF. (p. 65) FOCUS is set to MANUAL. c Set it to AUTO. (p. 44) Shooting conditions are not suitable for autofocus. c Set FOCUS to MANUAL to focus manually. (p. 44) The digital effect function is working. c Cancel it. (p. 38) The LCD panel is open. c Close the LCD panel. (p. 18) The tape is the standard 8 tape. c Use Hi8 /Digital8 tapes. (p. 70)
(Continued on the following page)
A vertical band appears when you shoot a subject such as lights or a candle flame against a dark background. A vertical band appears when you shoot a very bright subject. Some tiny white spots appear on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. An unknown picture is displayed on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder.
Cause and/or Corrective Actions The contrast between the subject and background is too high. This is not a malfunction.
This is not a malfunction. Slow shutter, low lux or Super NightShot mode is activated. This is not a malfunction. If 10 minutes elapse after you set the POWER switch to CAMERA or DEMO MODE is set to ON in the menu settings without a cassette inserted, your camcorder automatically starts the demonstration. c Insert a cassette and the demonstration stops. You can also cancel DEMO MODE. (p. 71) NIGHTSHOT is set to ON. c Set it to OFF. (p. 21) NIGHTSHOT is set to ON in a bright place. c Set it to OFF, or use the NightShot function in a dark place. (p. 21) Set STEADYSHOT to OFF in the menu settings. (p. 65)

camcorder is connected to outputs on the TV or VCR. The melody or beep sounds for 5 seconds.
While charging the battery pack, no indicator appears or the indicator flashes in the display window.
Moisture condensation has occurred. c Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at least 1 hour to acclimatize. (p. 137) Some troubles has occurred in your camcorder. c Remove the cassette and insert it again, then operate your camcorder. The AC power adaptor is disconnected. c Connect it firmly. (p. 15) Something is wrong with the battery pack. c Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.

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, in the viewfinder, or in the display window. 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. LCD screen, viewfinder or display window

C:21:00

C:ss:ss You can service your camcorder yourself. E:ss:ss Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony facility.

Five-digit display

C:04:ss

C:21:ss

C:22:ss

C:31:ss C:32:ss

E:61:ss E:62:ss
Cause and/or Corrective Actions You are using a battery pack that is not an InfoLITHIUM battery pack. c Use an InfoLITHIUM battery pack. (p. 14) Moisture condensation has occurred. c Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at least 1 hour to acclimatize. (p. 137) The video heads are dirty. c Clean the heads using the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning cassette (not supplied). (p. 138) A malfunction other than the above that you can service has occurred. 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 or local authorized Sony service facility and inform them of the 5-digit code. (example: E:61:10)

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.

Camcorder care

Remove the tape, and periodically turn on the power, operate the CAMERA and VTR sections and play back a tape for about 3 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.

Connection to your PC

When recording with i.LINK cable the image processed or edited by your PC, use a new Hi8 /Digital8 tape. When inputting the image recorded by Hi8/standard8 (analog) system into your PC, dub the image into a Digital8 or DV tape first, and then input it into your PC. When inputting the image recorded by Hi8/standard 8 system into Sony VAIO The Program Capture function of DVgate motion doesnt work. To use this function, dub the image into a Digital8 or DV tape first, and then input it into your Sony VAIO.

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

Functions to give a natural appearance to your recordings (in the recording mode)
Preventing deterioration of picture quality in digital zoom Focusing manually Shooting distant subjects Recording fast-moving subjects D ZOOM [MENU] (p. 65) Manual focus (p. 44) Landscape mode (p. 41) Sports lesson mode (p. 41)
Functions to use in editing (in the recording mode)
Watching the picture on a wide-screen TV Viewing images using a personal computer Wide mode (p. 33) Memory Stick (p. 74)
Functions to use after recording (in the playback mode)
Digital processing of recorded images Displaying the date/time or recording data when you recorded Quickly locating a desired scene Searching for scenes recorded on tape in the photo mode Scanning scenes recorded on tape in the photo mode Playing back on monaural sound or sub sound Playing back the picture on a TV without connecting a cord PICTURE EFFECT (p. 50)/ DIGITAL EFFECT (p. 51) Data code (p. 26) Zero set memory (p. 49, 53) Photo search (p. 56) Photo scan (p. 57) HiFi SOUND [MENU] (p. 65) SUPER LASER LINK (p. 29)
AC power adaptor. 12 Adjusting viewfinder. 20 AFM HiFi Sound. 122 AUDIO MIX.. 67 AUDIO MODE. 70 A/V connecting cable.. 28, 32, 58, 88 BACK LIGHT. 21 Battery pack.. 11 BEEP... 72 BOUNCE.. 34

I, J, K, L

i.LINK.. 59, 62, 123 Image protection. 99 Image quality mode.. 77 Index screen.. 92 InfoLITHIUM battery. 14 Infrared rays emitter. 21, 29 JPEG.. 74 LANC /DIGITAL I/O.. 93, 149 LCD screen.. 18 LUMINANCEKEY.. 38
Recording time. 13 Rec Review.. 24 Remaining battery time indicator.. 20 Remaining tape indicator. 20 Remote Commander. 151 Remote control jack (LANC)... 149 Remote sensor.. 146
Self-diagnosis display.. 133 Self-timer.. 23, 31, 83 SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.. 33, 65 Shoulder strap.. 147 Signal convert function.. 60 Skip scan.. 27 Slide show.. 97 Slow playback.. 27 SLOW SHUTTER.. 38 Split printing.. 119 Standard print.. 112 STEADYSHOT. 66 Stereo tape.. 122 STILL.. 38 Sub sound.. 67 SUPER LASER LINK.. 29, 146 SUPER NIGHTSHOT. 22 S video jack.. 28
Camera chromakey. 84 Charging battery. 12 Clock set.. 73 Connection (viewing on TV). 28 (dubbing a tape). 58 Connection to your PC.. 60 Data code.. 26 Date search.. 54 DEMO.. 71 DIGITAL EFFECT. 38, 51 Digital 8 system.. 121 DISPLAY.. 26 DOT.. 34 Dual sound track tape.. 122 Dubbing a tape. 58 DV connecting cable. 59, 88