
3-865-971-14 (1)©1999 by Sony CorporationOperating InstructionsBefore operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly,and retain it for future
10— Getting started —Using this manualAs you read through this manual, buttons andsettings on your camcorder are shown in capitalletters.e.g. Set the
100CLEANINGCASSETTEC:21:00EnglishWarning indicators and messagesIf indicators and messages appear in the viewfinder, on the LCD screen or in the displ
101Additional Information Дополнительная информацияРусскийПоиск и устранение неисправностейЕсли у Вас возникла какая-либо проблема при использовании в
102Поиск и устранение неисправностейВозможная причина Вероятная причина и/или метод устранения• Возможно, загрязнены видеоголовки.mПочистите видеоголо
103Additional Information Дополнительная информацияПоиск и устранение неисправностейВозможная причина Вероятная причина и/или метод устранения• Команд
104Поиск и устранение неисправностейПрочееВозможная причина Вероятная причина и/или метод устранения• Команда COMMANDER установлена в положение OFF ву
105Additional Information Дополнительная информацияC:21:00РусскийИндикация самодиагностикиПятизначная индикация Вероятная причина и/или метод устранен
106CLEANINGCASSETTEC:21:00РусскийПредупреждающие индикаторы и сообщенияЕсли в видоискателе, на экране ЖКД или в окошке дисплея появятся индикаторы исо
107Additional Information Дополнительная информацияUsing your camcorder abroadYou can use your camcorder in any country orarea with the AC power adapt
108Maintenanceinformation andprecautionsMoisture condensationIf your camcorder is brought directly from a coldplace to a warm place, moisture may cond
109Additional Information Дополнительная информацияMaintenance informationCleaning the video headTo ensure normal recording and clear pictures,clean t
11Getting started Подготовка к эксплуатацииUsing this manualPrecautions on camcorder care•The LCD screen is manufactured using high-precision technolo
110Maintenance information andprecautionsRemoving dust from inside theviewfinder(1)1Remove the screw with a screwdriver (notsupplied). 2Then, while sl
111Additional Information Дополнительная информацияOn handling tapesDo not insert anything into the small holes on therear of the cassette. These hole
112Maintenance information andprecautions•Prevent metallic objects from coming intocontact with the metal parts of the connectingsection. If this happ
113Additional Information Дополнительная информацияEnglishSpecificationsInput and outputconnectorsS video input/output4-pin mini DINLuminance signal:
114РусскийТехнические характеристикиРабочая температураОт 0°С до 40°СТемпература храненияОт –20°С до +60°СРазмеры (приблиз.)101 × 107 × 217 мм (ш/в/г)
115Quick Reference Оперативный справочник— Quick Reference —Identifying the partsand controls1 POWER switch (p. 21)2 LCD BRIGHT buttons (p. 22)3 FOCUS
116Identifying the parts and controls!§ Video control buttons (p. 33, 36, 65, 74, 77)p STOP (stop)0 REW (rewind)( PLAY (playback)) FF (fastforward)P P
117Quick Reference Оперативный справочникIdentifying the parts and controls@ª Lithium battery compartment (p. 93)#º Speaker#¡ START/STOP MODE switch (
118Identifying the parts and controls#ª Intelligent accessory shoe$º DATA CODE button (p. 34)$¡ DIGITAL EFFECT button (p. 52, 63)$™ DISPLAY button (p.
119Quick Reference Оперативный справочникIdentifying the parts and controls$∞ Viewfinder (p. 24)$§ EJECT switch (p. 19)$¶ LANC l control jackLANC stan
12BATT RELEASEInstalling the battery packInstall the battery pack to use your camcorderoutdoors.Slide the battery pack down.To remove the battery pack
120Identifying the parts and controlsRemote CommanderThe buttons that have the same name on theRemote Commander as on your camcorderfunction identical
121Quick Reference Оперативный справочникIdentifying the parts and controlsTo prepare the Remote CommanderInsert 2 R6 (size AA) batteries by matching
122Identifying the parts and controlsOperation indicatorsViewfinder / Видоискатель Display window / Окошко дисплея1 Tape speed mode indicatorThis indi
123Quick Reference Оперативный справочникIdentifying the parts and controls!¢ Standby/Recording indicator (p. 21)/Videocontrol mode (p. 36)!∞ Tape cou
124Functions to adjust exposure (in the recording mode)•In a dark place NIGHTSHOT (p. 29)•In insufficient light Low lux mode (p. 54)•In dark environme
125Quick Reference Оперативный справочникФункции для регулировки экспозиции (в режиме записи)• В темном месте NIGHTSHOT (стр. 29)• При недостаточном
126EnglishIndexA, BAdjusting viewfinder ...24AC power adaptor... 13AFM HiFi Sound ...92ANTI GROUND
127Quick Reference Оперативный справочникРусскийАлфавитный указательА, Б, В, ГБатарейный блок ... 12Батарейный блок“InfoLITHIUM” ...
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13Getting started Подготовка к эксплуатацииPOWEROFFVTRCAMERAStep 1 Preparing the powersupplyCharging the battery packUse the battery pack after charg
14NotePrevent metallic objects from coming into contactwith the metal parts of the DC plug of the ACpower adaptor. This may cause a short-circuit,dama
15Getting started Подготовка к эксплуатацииStep 1 Preparing the powersupplyCharging timeApproximate number of minutes to charge anempty battery packR
16Playing timeApproximate number of minutes when you use afully charged batteryNumbers in parentheses “( )” indicate the timeusing a normally charged
17Getting started Подготовка к эксплуатацииConnecting to the mainsWhen you use your camcorder for a long time,we recommend that you power it from the
18WARNINGThe mains lead must only be changed at aqualified service shop.PRECAUTIONThe set is not disconnected from the AC powersource (the mains) as l
19Getting started Подготовка к эксплуатацииWe recommend using Hi8 video cassettes H.If you use standard 8 h tape, be sure to play backthe tape on this
2EnglishWelcome!Congratulations on your purchase of this SonyDigital Handycam camcorder. With your DigitalHandycam you can capture life’s preciousmome
20Notes•The recording time when you use your Digital8 system camcorder on Hi8/standard 8 tape is2/3 the recording time when using theconventional Hi8/
21Recording – Basics Запись – Основные положения56LOCKSTART/STOPSTANDBYLOCKSTART/STOPSTANDBY3POWEROFFVTRCAMERA440minSTBY0:00:0040minREC0:00:0112— Reco
22LCD BRIGHTNoteFasten the grip strap firmly. Do not touch thebuilt-in microphone during recording.To enable smooth transitionYou can make the transit
23Recording – Basics Запись – Основные положенияRecording a pictureNoteWhen using the LCD screen except in the mirrormode, the viewfinder automaticall
24To record pictures with theviewfinder – adjusting theviewfinderIf you record pictures with the LCD panel closed,check the picture with the viewfinde
25Recording – Basics Запись – Основные положенияTWUsing the zoom featureMove the power zoom lever a little for a slowerzoom. Move it further for a fas
26START/STOP MODE setting: Recording starts when you press START/STOP, and stops when you press it again(factory setting).ANTI GROUND SHOOTING :The c
27Recording – Basics Запись – Основные положения0:00:0140minRECIndicators displayed in therecording modeThe indicators are not recorded on tape.Time c
28Shooting backlit subjects(BACK LIGHT)When you shoot a subject with the light sourcebehind the subject or a subject with a lightbackground, use the b
29Recording – Basics Запись – Основные положенияNIGHTSHOTOFF ON+SLOW SHUTTERShooting in the dark(NightShot)The NightShot function enables you to shoot
3EnglishTable of contentsChecking supplied accessories...5Quick Start Guide ...6Getting startedUsi
30Recording a pictureNotes•Do not use the NightShot function in brightplaces (ex. outdoors in the daytime). This maycause your camcorder to malfunctio
31Recording – Basics Запись – Основные положенияChecking the recording– END SEARCH / EDITSEARCH / RecReviewYou can use these buttons to check the reco
32Checking the recording– END SEARCH / EDITSEARCH / RecReviewRec ReviewYou can check the last recorded section.Press the – (Œ) side of EDITSEARCHmomen
33Playback – BasicsВоспроизведение – Основные положения— Playback – Basics —Playing back a tapeYou can monitor the playback picture on theLCD screen o
34Playing back a tapeWhen monitoring on the LCD screenYou can turn the LCD panel over and move itback to the camcorder body with the LCD screenfacing
35Playback – BasicsВоспроизведение – Основные положенияPlaying back a tapeUsing the data code functionYour camcorder automatically records not onlyima
36Various playback modesTo operate control buttons, set the POWERswitch to VTR.To view a still picture (playbackpause)Press P during playback. To re
37Playback – BasicsВоспроизведение – Основные положенияPlaying back a tapeTo view the picture at double speedPress ×2 on the Remote Commander duringpl
38S VIDEOS VIDEOVIDEOAUDIOINVIDEOAUDIOViewing the recordingon TVConnect your camcorder to your TV or VCR withthe A/V connecting cable supplied with yo
39Playback – BasicsВоспроизведение – Основные положенияIf your TV or VCR is a monauraltypeConnect the yellow plug for video and the whiteplug for audi
4РусскийОглавлениеПроверка прилагаемыхпринадлежностей ... 5Руководство по быстромузапуску ...
40Viewing the recording on TVUsing the AV cordless IRreceiverOnce you connect the AV cordless IR receiver(not supplied) to your TV or VCR, you can eas
41Playback – BasicsВоспроизведение – Основные положенияIf you turn the power offLaser link turns off automatically.If you use a Sony TV•You can turn o
42— Advanced Recording Operations —Photo recordingYou can record a still picture like a photograph.This mode is useful when you want to record apictur
43Advanced Recording Operations Усовершенствованные операции съемкиNotes•During photo recording, you cannot change themode or setting.•During photo re
44Photo recordingPrinting the still pictureYou can print a still picture by using the videoprinter (not supplied). Connect the video printerusing the
45Advanced Recording Operations Усовершенствованные операции съемки[a][c][b]16:9WIDEYou can record a 16:9 wide picture to watch onthe 16:9 wide-screen
46You can fade in or out to give your recording aprofessional appearance.Using the faderfunctionFADERM.FADER (mosaic)/(мозаика)BOUNCE*(Fade in only)/(
47Advanced Recording Operations Усовершенствованные операции съемкиUsing the fader function(1)When fading in [a]In the standby mode, press FADER until
48Notes•The overlap function works only for tapesrecorded in the Digital8 system.•You cannot use the following functions whileusing the fader functi
49Advanced Recording Operations Усовершенствованные операции съемкиYou can digitally process images to obtain specialeffects like those in films or on
5Getting started Подготовка к эксплуатацииChecking suppliedaccessories1 Wireless Remote Commander (1)(p. 120)2 AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power adaptor (1)
502NEG. ARTUsing special effects– Picture effect(1)Press PICTURE EFFECT in the standby orrecording mode.The picture effect indicator appears.(2)Turn t
51Advanced Recording Operations Усовершенствованные операции съемкиUsing special effects– Digital effectYou can add special effects to recorded pictur
52Using special effects– Digital effect(1)While your camcorder is in the standby orrecording mode, press DIGITAL EFFECT. Thedigital effect indicator a
53Advanced Recording Operations Усовершенствованные операции съемкиUsing special effects– Digital effectTo cancel the digital effectPress DIGITAL EFFE
54Using the PROGRAMAE functionYou can select PROGRAM AE (Auto Exposure)mode to suit your specific shooting requirements.Spotlight modeThis mode preven
55Advanced Recording Operations Усовершенствованные операции съемкиUsing the PROGRAM AE function(1)Press PROGRAM AE in the standby mode.The PROGRAM AE
56Notes•In the spotlight, sports lesson and beach & skimodes, you cannot take close-ups. This isbecause your camcorder is set to focus only onsubj
57Advanced Recording Operations Усовершенствованные операции съемкиYou can manually adjust and set the exposure.When you turn your camcorder on, it wi
582Focusing manuallyYou can gain better results by manually adjustingthe focus in the following cases:•The autofocus mode is not effective whenshootin
59Advanced Recording Operations Усовершенствованные операции съемкиTo return to the autofocus modeSet FOCUS to AUTO.To record distant subjectsWhen you
6Quick Start GuideEnglishQuick Start GuideThis chapter introduces you to the basic features of yourcamcorder. See the page in parentheses “( )” for mo
60Inserting a sceneYou can insert a scene in the middle of arecorded tape by setting the start and end points.The previously recorded frames between t
61Advanced Recording Operations Усовершенствованные операции съемкиInserting a sceneNotes•The zero set memory function works only fortapes recorded in
62During playback, you can process a scene usingthe picture effect functions: NEG.ART, SEPIA,B&W and SOLARIZE.During playback, press PICTURE EFFEC
63Advanced Playback Operations Усовершенствованные операции воспроизведенияDuring playback, you can process a scene usingthe digital effect functions:
64Notes•The digital effect function works only for tapesrecorded in the Digital8 system.•You cannot process externally input scenesusing the digital
65Advanced Playback Operations Усовершенствованные операции воспроизведенияQuickly locating ascene using the zeroset memory functionYour camcorder goe
66V[a]V[b]V[c]5.7.19994.7.1999 31.12.1999You can automatically search for the point wherethe recording date changes and start playbackfrom that point
67Advanced Playback Operations Усовершенствованные операции воспроизведенияTo stop searchingPress p.Notes on the date search mode•The date search work
68You can search for the recorded still picture(photo search).You can also search for still pictures one afteranother and display each picture for fiv
69Advanced Playback Operations Усовершенствованные операции воспроизведенияScanning photo(1)Set the POWER switch to VTR.(2)Press SEARCH MODE on the Re
7PLAYREWLOCKSTART/STOPSTANDBYLOCKSTART/STOPSTANDBYQuick Start GuideRecording a picture (p. 21)ViewfinderWhen the LCD panel is closed, use theviewfinde
70— Editing on Other Equipment —Dubbing a tapeUsing the A/V connecting cable or Svideo connecting cable (notsupplied)Connect your camcorder to the VCR
71Editing on Other Equipment Монтаж на другую аппаратуруDubbing a tapeIf you have displayed the screen indicators onthe TVMake the indicators disappea
72S VIDEO LANCDVDubbing a tapeUsing the i.LINK cableSimply connect the VMC-IL4415/IL4435/2DV/4DV i.LINK cable (not supplied) to DV IN/OUT and to DV
73Editing on Other Equipment Монтаж на другую аппаратуруNote on tapes that are not recorded in theDigital8 systemThe picture may fluctuate. This is
74Recording video or TVprogrammesYou can record a tape from another VCR or a TVprogramme from a TV that has video/audiooutputs. Use your camcorder as
75Editing on Other Equipment Монтаж на другую аппаратуруNotes•To enable smooth transition, we recommendthat you do not mix pictures recorded in theHi8
76Replacing recording on a tape– Insert EditingYou can insert a new scene from a VCR ontoyour originally recorded tape by specifying theinsert start a
77Editing on Other Equipment Монтаж на другую аппаратуруTo change the insert end pointPress ZERO SET MEMORY again after step 5 toerase the ZERO SET ME
78Notes•The zero set memory function works only fortapes recorded in the Digital8 system.•The picture and sound recorded on the sectionbetween the i
79Customizing Your Camcorder Выполнение индивидуальных установок на видеокамере— Customizing Your Camcorder —Changing the MENUsettingsTo change the mo
8Руководство по быстрому запускуРусскийРуководство по быстрому запускуВ данной главе приведены основные функции Вашейвидеокамеры. Подробные сведения с
80Changing the MENU settingsTo make the MENU display disappearPress MENU.NoteWhen you let the subject monitor the shot(Mirror mode), the menu display
81Customizing Your Camcorder Выполнение индивидуальных установок на видеокамереST1 ST2Changing the MENU settingsIcon/itemHiFi SOUNDAUDIO MIXNTSC PBPB
82Changing the MENU settingsIcon/itemAUDIO MODEÒ REMAINDATA CODECLOCK SETAUTO TV ONTV INPUTLTR SIZEDEMO MODEModer 12BIT16BITr AUTOONr DATE/CAMDATEr OF
83Customizing Your Camcorder Выполнение индивидуальных установок на видеокамереChanging the MENU settingsIcon/itemWORLD TIMEBEEPCOMMANDERDISPLAYREC LA
84РусскийВыбор установок режима по каждому пункту r заводская установка.Пункты меню отличаются в зависимости от того, установлен переключатель POWER в
85Customizing Your Camcorder Выполнение индивидуальных установок на видеокамереST1 ST2Изменение установок MENUПиктограмма/пунктHiFi SOUNDAUDIO MIXNTSC
86Изменение установок MENUПиктограмма/пунктAUDIO MODEÒ REMAINDATA CODECLOCK SETAUTO TV ONTV INPUTLTR SIZEDEMO MODEРежимr 12BIT16BITr AUTOONr DATE/CAMD
87Customizing Your Camcorder Выполнение индивидуальных установок на видеокамереИзменение установок MENUПиктограмма/пунктWORLD TIMEBEEPCOMMANDERDISPLAY
88Resetting the dateand timeThe clock is set at the factory to Sydney time forAustralia and New Zealand models, to Tokyotime for the models sold in Ja
89Customizing Your Camcorder Выполнение индивидуальных установок на видеокамере1998 ˜ 1999 N · · · · n 2029Resetting the date and timeThe ye
9PLAYREWLOCKSTART/STOPSTANDBYLOCKSTART/STOPSTANDBYРуководство по быстрому запускуЗапись изображения (стр. 21)ВидоискательЕсли панель ЖКД закрыта, восп
90— Additional Information —Digital8 system,recording and playbackWhat is the “Digital8 system”?This video system has been developed to enabledigi
91Additional Information Дополнительная информацияDigital8 system, recording andplaybackWhen you play backPlaying back an NTSC-recorded tapeYou can
92When you playback a dualsound track tapeWhen you use tapes recorded in theDigital8 systemWhen you play back a Digital8 system tapewhich is dubbed
93Additional Information Дополнительная информация(+) (--)-When replacing the lithium battery, keep thebattery pack or other power source attached.Oth
94Changing the lithium battery(1)Open the LCD panel and open the lid of thelithium battery compartment.(2)Push the lithium battery down once and pulli
95Additional Information Дополнительная информацияEnglishTroubleshootingIf you run into any problem using your camcorder, use the following table to t
96TroubleshootingSymptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions• The contrast between the subject and background is too high.Your camcorder is not a malfunc
97Additional Information Дополнительная информацияTroubleshootingIn the recording and playback modesSymptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions• The batte
98OthersSymptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions• COMMANDER is set to OFF in the MENU settings.m Set it to ON. (p. 79)• Something is blocking the infra
99Additional Information Дополнительная информацияC:21:00EnglishSelf-diagnosis displayFive-digit display Cause and/or Corrective Actions• You are usin
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