Sony DCR-VX2200E Bedienungsanleitung

4-161-228-13(1)© 2009 Sony CorporationDigital Video Camera RecorderOperating GuideDCR-VX2200EGetting Started 10Recording/Playback21Using the Menu 51Du

10Getting StartedStep 1: Checking supplied itemsMake sure that you have following items supplied with your camcorder.The number in the parentheses ind

100On trademarks• “Handycam” and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.• “Memory Stick,” “ ,” “Memory Stick Duo,” “ ,” “Memory Stick PRO Duo,

101Quick ReferenceQuick ReferenceIdentifying parts and controlsThe numbers in ( ) are reference pages.A DV jack (71, 75)B A/V Remote Connector (49)C

102A LCD screen (16)B Hook for the shoulder strap (103)C ZERO SET MEM button (47)D DATA CODE button (45)E Video control buttons (STOP/REW/PLAY*/FF/PAU

103Quick ReferenceA Hook for the shoulder strap (103)B Zoom lever (24)C PHOTO/EXPANDED FOCUS button (23, 26)D Access lamp (20)E “Memory Stick Duo” med

104A Remote sensor (front) (105)B FOCUS switch (25)C PUSH AUTO button (25)D ND FILTER switch (OFF/1/2/3) (29)E Handle zoom switch (FIX/VAR/OFF) (24)F

105Quick ReferenceRemove the insulation sheet before using the Remote Commander.A PHOTO (23)The on-screen image when you press this button will be rec

106Indicators for the LCD screen and viewfinderThe numbers in ( ) are reference pages.The indicators will not be recorded on the tape during recording

107Quick ReferenceK Tape transport indicatorRecording mode (SP or LP) appears when a tape recorded in the DV format is played back.L Data file nameM P

108Upper leftUpper rightCenterBottomz Tips• Indicators may look different or appear at different positions.Indicators when you made changesIndicator

109Continued ,Quick ReferenceIndexNumeric12BIT...6216BIT...626sec AFTER ...

11Getting StartedStep 2: Attaching the lens hood with lens coverAlign the marks on the lens hood to those on the camcorder, and turn the lens hood in

110Index (Continued)Grip belt...15GUIDEFRAME...64HHANDLE ZOOM...58Handle zoom...

111Quick ReferenceRREC FOLDER (Recording folder) ...68REC LAMP (Recording lamp) ...

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12Step 3: Charging the battery packYou can charge the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (L series) with the supplied AC Adaptor.b Notes• You cannot use batte

13Getting StartedAfter charging the batteryThe CHG lamp turns off when the battery is fully charged. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack. z

14– The battery pack is too cold. Replace the battery pack, or remove it and put it in a warm place.– The battery pack is too hot. Replace the battery

15Getting StartedStep 4: Turning the power on and holding your camcorder properlyTo record or play back, set the POWER switch to the respective direct

16Step 5: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinderOpen the LCD panel 180 degrees (1), then rotate it to the best angle to record or play back (2).z Tips

17Getting StartedStep 6: Setting the date and timeSet the date and time when using this camcorder for the first time. If you do not set the date and t

18z Tips• The date and time are automatically recorded on the tape, and can be displayed during playback (DATA CODE button, p. 45).You can change the

19Getting StartedStep 7: Inserting a tape or a “Memory Stick Duo” mediaYou can use mini DV cassettes only (p. 89).1 Slide and hold the OPEN/EJECT

2Read this firstBefore operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.To reduce fire or shock hazard, do n

202 Insert the “Memory Stick Duo” media into the “Memory Stick Duo” media slot in the right direction until it clicks.b Notes• If you insert the “Memo

21Recording/PlaybackRecording/PlaybackRecordingYour camcorder records movies on tape and still images on “Memory Stick Duo” media. Do the following st

223 Press the REC START/STOP button A (or B).The recording lamp lights up during recording. To stop the movie recording, press the REC START/STOP butt

23Recording/PlaybackTo capture still imagesPress the PHOTO/EXPANDED FOCUS button or the PHOTO button on the Remote Commander. A still image will be re

24Changing the settings of your camcorder recordingsMove the power zoom lever C slightly for a slower zoom. Move it further for a faster zoom.z Tips•

25Recording/PlaybackYou can adjust the focus manually for different recording conditions. Use this function in the following cases.– To record a subje

26Assign [EXP.FOCUS] to the PHOTO/EXPANDED FOCUS button D beforehand ([PHOTO/EXP.FOCUS], p. 69).During standby, press the PHOTO/EXPANDED FOCUS button

27Recording/Playbackvalue). The current F value appears on the screen.1 Select [IRIS] from (CAMERA SET) menu t [IRIS/EXPOSURE] t [RING ASSIGN] (p. 5

28z Tips• When you press the GAIN button C while is displayed on the screen next to the gain value, disappears and you can adjust the gain manually

29Recording/PlaybackTo adjust the shutter speed automaticallyPress the SHUTTER SPEED button D twice, or set the AUTO/MANUAL switch F to AUTO.The shutt

3NoticeIf static electricity or electromagnetism causes data transfer to discontinue midway (fail), restart the application or disconnect and connect

30To save the adjusted white balance value in memory A or B1 Set the white balance memory switch to A ( A) or B ( B) in step 3 of “Adjusting to natur

31Recording/Playback1 During standby, press the PICTURE PROFILE button B.2 Select a picture profile number with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial A.You can selec

32GAMMATo select a gamma curve.BLK COMPNSTNTo select a gamma curve characteristic for dark areas.KNEE POINTTo set the point at which video signal comp

33Recording/PlaybackCOLOR PHASETo set the color phase.COLOR DEPTHTo set the color depth.This function is more effective for chromatic colors and less

34SKINTONE DTLTo adjust the detail of skintone areas to reduce wrinkles.PROFILE NAMETo name the picture profiles set in [PP1] through [PP6] (p. 35).CO

35Recording/PlaybackTo name the picture profile settingsYou can name picture profile1 through 6.1 Press the PICTURE PROFILE button B.2 Select the pict

361 Set the AUDIO LEVEL switch A of the channel to be adjusted to MAN. appears on the screen.2 Turn the AUDIO LEVEL dial B to adjust the volume during

37Recording/PlaybackAssigning the functions to the ASSIGN buttonsSome functions need to be assigned to the ASSIGN buttons for use. You can assign a si

385 Select [OK] with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial A.6 Press the MENU button B to hide the menu screen.z Tips• Shot transition is assigned to the ASSIGN 4, 5

39Recording/Playback2 Press the ASSIGN button to which [END SEARCH] is assigned.The last scene of the most recent recording will be played back for ab

4If you have any questions about this product, you may call:Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669).The number below is for the FCC rel

402 Store the settings (shot)1 Press the ASSIGN 4 button repeatedly to bring up the SHOT TRANSITION STORE screen.2 Adjust the desired items manually.S

41Recording/Playback– The ASSIGN button to which [SMTH SLW REC] is assigned.z Tips• You can also make a transition from the SHOT-A to saved SHOT-B or

42PlaybackYou can play back movies as follows.1 Slide the POWER switch to VCR while pressing the green button. 2 Start playing back.Press m (rewind

43Recording/Playbackz Tips• See page 108 for indicators displayed on the screen during playback.• See page 45 for how to switch displays during playba

44b Notes• Still images cannot be restored once you delete them.• You cannot delete still images when the “Memory Stick Duo” media is write-protected

45Recording/PlaybackChanging/checking the settings in your camcorderYou can turn on and off the display of the time code, tape counter, and other info

46 appears during playback of the movie recorded with the shot transition.b Notes• The exposure correction value (0EV), shutter speed and iris will be

47Recording/PlaybackLocating a scene on a tape b Notes• See page 105 for details on how to use the Remote Commander.1 During playback, press the ZERO

48You can search scenes by recording dates.1 Set the POWER switch to VCR.2 Press the SEARCH M. button A on the Remote Commander repeatedly to select [

49Recording/PlaybackPlaying the picture on a TVYou can connect your camcorder to the input jack of a TV or a VCR using the A/V connecting cable (1) or

5• “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media can be used only with “Memory Stick PRO” media compatible equipment.• Do not attach a label or the like on a “Memory S

50b Notes• When you set [TV TYPE] to [4:3], or when the picture’s aspect ratio switches between 16:9 and 4:3, the image may jitter.• On some 4:3 TVs,

51Using the MenuUsing the MenuUsing the menu itemsYou can change various settings or make detailed adjustments using the menu items displayed on the s

526 Press the MENU button to hide the menu screen.To return to the previous screen, select [RETURN].Using the menu items (Continued)

53Using the MenuMenu itemsAvailable menu items (z) vary depending on the POWER switch position.Position of POWER switch: CAMERA VCR (CAMERA SET) menu

54LCD BL LEVEL z zVF B.LIGHT z zVF POWERMODE z zLETTER SIZE z z REMAINING z zDISP OUTPUT z z (IN/OUT REC) menu (p. 66)DV REC MODE z zDV WIDE REC z –TV

55Using the Menu(CAMERA SET) menuSettings to adjust your camcorder to the recording conditions (GAIN SETUP/BACK LIGHT/STEADYSHOT, etc.)The default set

563 Select [OK] with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.4 Press the MENU button to hide the menu screen.You can select the upper limit for the Auto Gain Control (

57Using the MenuYou can select the speed at which the automatic exposure adjustment function follows changes in the brightness of the subject. You can

58B STANDARDReduces camera shakes at a standard level.SOFTReduces camera shakes at a low level. Slight unsteadiness remains in movies, which make the

59Using the MenuAfter executing [SMTH SLW REC] with an ASSIGN button, you can also cancel [SMTH SLW REC] by pressing the ASSIGN button again. See page

6Do not expose your camcorder’s viewfinder, lens, or LCD screen to the sun or strong light source for extended periods.• Intense light sources, especi

60The operation of your camcorder differs depending on when you press the REC START/STOP button.If you press the button during [INTERVAL REC] recordin

61Using the MenuSOFT TRANSMake the transition slowly at the beginning and end, and linearly in between.b Notes• You cannot change [TRANS TIME] and [TR

62(AUDIO SET) menuSettings for the audio recording (DV AU.MODE/DV AUDIO MIX, etc.)The default settings are marked with B.The indicators in parentheses

63Using the Menu(DISPLAY SET) menuDisplay settings of the display and the viewfinder (MARKER/VF B.LIGHT/DISP OUTPUT, etc.)The default settings are mar

64b Notes• You cannot record an image with enhanced details on a tape or a “Memory Stick Duo” media.z Tips• You can focus more easily using this funct

65Using the MenuWhen you set this function to [ON], you can display the audio level meter on the screen. The default setting is [ON].You can adjust th

66B AUTODisplays the remaining time of a tape for about 8 seconds in the following situation:• When you set the POWER switch to VCR or CAMERA with a c

67Using the Menub Notes• Set [TV TYPE] correctly to suite a TV that you want to connect for playback (p. 67).You need to convert the signal depending

68You do not need to format the “Memory Stick Duo” media since it is already formatted at the factory. If you want to format the “Memory Stick Duo” me

69Using the Menu(OTHERS) menuSettings while recording on a tape or other basic settings (BEEP, etc.)The default settings are marked with B.The indicat

7Table of ContentsRead this first ...2Step 1: Checking suppli

70When you use your camcorder abroad, you can adjust the clock to the local time by setting the time difference with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.When you s

71Dubbing/EditingDubbing/EditingDubbing to VCR, DVD/HDD device, etc.You can dub images played back on your camcorder to other recording devices, such

72b Notes• When you are connecting your camcorder to a monaural device, connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video input jack, a

73Dubbing/EditingRecording pictures from a VCR You can record pictures from a VCR on a tape. You can record a scene as a still image on a “Memory Stic

744 Set your camcorder to recording pause.While pressing X (PAUSE), press both z REC (record) buttons simultaneously.5 Start playing the cassette on y

75Using a ComputerUsing a ComputerCopying movies on a tape to a computerConnect your camcorder to the computer with an i.LINK cable.The computer needs

76Copying still images to a computer• For details on precautions and compatible application software, refer also to the operating instructions of the

77Continued ,TroubleshootingTroubleshootingTroubleshootingIf you run into any problems using your camcorder, use the following table to troubleshoot t

78Troubleshooting (Continued)The battery pack discharges too quickly.• Ambient temperature is too high or low, or the battery pack has not been charge

79TroubleshootingThe cassette is noisier during rewinding or fast-forwarding.• When using the AC Adaptor, rewind/fast forward speed increases (compare

8Table of Contents (Continued)Locating a scene on a tape ... 47Searching quickly for

80Troubleshooting (Continued)The shutter sound is not heard when you record a still image.• Set [BEEP] to [ON] (p. 70).• There is no shutter sound whi

81TroubleshootingShutter speed, gain, white balance or iris cannot be adjusted manually.• Set the AUTO/MANUAL switch to MANUAL.Tiny spots in white, re

82Troubleshooting (Continued)Image data stored on a “Memory Stick Duo” media cannot be played back correctly.• Image data cannot be played back if you

83TroubleshootingDate Search does not work correctly.• Be sure to record more than 2 minutes after the date changed. If one day’s recording is too sho

84Troubleshooting (Continued)The computer does not recognize your camcorder. • Disconnect the cable from the computer and camcorder, then connect it a

85TroubleshootingWarning indicators and messagesWhen an error occurs, a warning indicator appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder.Some symptoms

86 (Warning indicator pertaining to battery pack temperature)• The battery pack is too hot. Replace the battery pack, or remove it and put it in a c

87TroubleshootingMemory Stick folders are full.• You cannot create folders exceeding 999MSDCF. You cannot delete created folders using your camcorder.

88Additional InformationUsing your camcorder abroadPower supplyYou can use your camcorder in any country/region using the AC Adaptor supplied with you

89Additional InformationMaintenance and precautionsYou can use mini DV format cassettes only.Use a cassette with the mark.Your camcorder is not comp

9Using your camcorder abroad ...88Maintenance and precautions ...

90A “Memory Stick” media is a compact, portable IC recording medium with a large data capacity. You can use the following types of “Memory Stick” medi

91Additional InformationStick Duo” media adaptor in the wrong direction, it may be damaged.• Do not insert a “Memory Stick Duo” media adaptor without

92– Put the battery pack in a pocket to warm it up, and insert it in your camcorder right before you start taking shots.– Use a large capacity battery

93Additional InformationAbout the i.LINK Baud ratei.LINK’s maximum baud rate varies according to the device. There are 3 types.S100 (approx. 100Mbps*)

94wet, it may malfunction. Sometimes this malfunction cannot be repaired.• If any solid object or liquid gets inside the casing, unplug your camcorder

95Additional InformationVideo headIt is recommended you use a cleaning cassette (optional) before recording anything important.• If the video heads ar

96camcorder operation will not be affected as long as you are not recording the date.x ProceduresConnect your camcorder to a wall outlet (wall socket)

97Additional InformationSpecificationsSystemVideo recording system2 rotary heads, Helical scanning systemStill image recording systemExif Ver. 2.2*Aud

98Output connectorsA/V Remote Connector10-pin connectorWhen A/V connecting cable is connectedVideo signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms)Luminance signal: 1 Vp-p

99Additional InformationAC Adaptor AC-L100/AC-L100CPower requirementsAC 100 V - 240 V, 50 Hz/60 HzCurrent consumption0.35 A - 0.18 APower consumption1