Sony DCR-IP7BT Instrukcja Użytkownika

3-069-933-12 (1)©2001 Sony CorporationOperating InstructionsBefore operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retainit for future ref

10Table of contentsMain Features ... 4Introduction – Basic operations ... 6Quick Start Guide ...

100To return to the FN screenSelect , , then press the center z on the control button after step 8. The PAGE1screen appears. Next, select EXIT, then

101EditingDeleting all the data in the Micro Cassette MemoryYou can delete all the data (cassette title, date, photo, thumbnail, and cassetteinformati

102— Customizing Your Camcorder —Changing the menu settingsTo change the mode settings in the menu settings, select the menu items with thecontrol but

Customizing Your Camcorder103Changing the menu settingsTo turn off the menuAfter step 5, press DISPLAY to turn off the menu.To return to the FN screen

104Icon/itemSTEADYSHOTVIDEOINPUTLCD COLORVF B.L.*STILL SETPIC MODEQUALITYMeaningTo compensate for camera-shake.To cancel the SteadyShot function. Natu

Customizing Your Camcorder105Changing the menu settingsIcon/item*MOVIE SETMOVIEMODESLIDE SHOWDELETE ALLFORMATPHOTO SAVEModez SUPER FINEFINESTANDARDLIG

106Changing the menu settingsIcon/itemTITLEERASETITLE DSPLTAPE TITLEERASE ALLq INFODSPLqREMAINCLOCK SETLTR SIZEDEMO MODEMode——z ONOFF————z ONOFFz AUTO

Customizing Your Camcorder107Changing the menu settingsIcon/itemDATA CODE*AREA SETDST SETBEEPCOMMANDERDISPLAYREC LAMPModez DATE/CAMDATE——z OFFONz MELO

108– DCR-IP7BT onlyYou can record an image onto the “Memory Stick” and easily play it back on yourcamcorder. The following functions are also availabl

109“Memory Stick” OperationsUsing a “Memory Stick” – introduction•Prevent metallic objects or your finger from coming into contact with the metal part

Getting started11Table of contentsConnecting with a computerViewing images recorded on a tapeusing your computer ... 155Viewing images

110Inserting a “Memory Stick”Insert a “Memory Stick” in the “Memory Stick” slot as far as it can go with the v markfacing up as illustrated.Ejecting t

111“Memory Stick” OperationsFN13–62FNINDEXPLAY FNINDEXCAMSELFTIMERPLAYINDEX EXPO–SUREFOCUSMENULCDBRTPLAYINDEXPLAYINDEXNETWORK+–PAGE1 PAGE2 PAGE3PAGE1

112To return to the FN screenSelect EXIT, then press the center z on the control button.To execute settingsSelect OK, then press the center z on the

113“Memory Stick” OperationsUsing a “Memory Stick” – introductionSelecting the still image quality modeYou can select the image quality mode for still

114Using a “Memory Stick” – introductionTo return to the FN screenSelect RETURN, , then press the center z on the control button after step 7. TheP

115“Memory Stick” OperationsUsing a “Memory Stick” – introductionSetting the moving picture quality modeYou can select the moving picture quality mode

116Using a “Memory Stick” – introductionImage quality settingsSettingSUPER FINE(Indicator: SFN)FINE(Indicator: FINE)STANDARD(Indicator: STD)LIGHTMODE(

117“Memory Stick” OperationsUsing a “Memory Stick” – introductionApproximate length of time of the moving pictures you canrecord on a “Memory Stick”Th

11832FINEFINEFNINDEXPLAYFNINDEXPLAYNETWORKNETWORK1 / 12 1PHOTOPHOTOMEMORY/NETWORKVCRCAMERA(CHG)POWEROFFONMODEApproximate number of imagesre

119“Memory Stick” OperationsRecording still images on a “Memory Stick”– Memory Photo recordingWhen the POWER switch is set to MEMORYThe following func

Quick Start Guide12Quick Start GuideInserting a cassette (p. 27)Connecting the power cord (p. 21)Use the battery pack when using your camcorder outdoo

120Recording still images on a “Memory Stick”– Memory Photo recording(1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY.(2) Select FN, then press the center z on the

121“Memory Stick” Operations54PHOTO12FN3PAGE1 PAGE2 PAGE3EXITMENU FOCUSSELFTIMERPLAYINDEX EXPO–SURESELFTIMERMEMORY/NETWORKVCRCAMERA(CHG)POWEROFFONMODE

122Recording still images on a “Memory Stick”– Memory Photo recordingNoteThe self-timer recording mode is automatically canceled when:–The self-timer

123“Memory Stick” OperationsRecording an image from a tape as a stillimage– DCR-IP7BT onlyYour camcorder can read moving picture data recorded on a ta

124If you press PHOTO lightly in the playback modeYour camcorder stops momentarily.Sound recorded on a tapeYou cannot record the audio from the tape.T

125“Memory Stick” OperationsIf your VCR has an S VIDEO jackConnect using the S video plug to faithfully obtain original pictures. With thisconnection,

1262STD40REC0:03[45]minSECBBBFNINDEXPLAYNETWORKSTART/STOP1MEMORY/NETWORKVCRCAMERA(CHG)POWEROFFONMODERecordable time on the “Memory Stick.”This indicat

127“Memory Stick” OperationsRecording moving pictures on a “Memory Stick” – MPEG movierecordingNoteSound is recorded in monaural.When the POWER switch

1283STD40REC[15]0:030:15:42minSECBBBNFN21START/STOPMEMORY/NETWORKVCRCAMERA(CHG)POWEROFFONMODEThis indicator is displayed for 5 seconds afterpressing S

129“Memory Stick” OperationsRecording a picture from a tape as a moving pictureTo stop recordingPress START/STOP.NoteSound recorded in stereo is conve

Quick Start Guide13Recording a picture (p. 29)Monitoring the playback picture on the LCDscreen (p. 39)ViewfinderWhen the LCD panelis closed, pull out

130: Signal flow (supplied)S VIDEOVIDEOOUT: Signal flowA/VUsing the A/V connecting cableConnect the yellow or black plug of the A/V connecting cable t

131“Memory Stick” OperationsRecording a picture from a tape as a moving pictureNote“ ” flashes in the following instances. If this happens, eject and

132– DCR-IP7BT onlyYou can superimpose a still image you have recorded on a “Memory Stick” on top ofthe moving picture you are recording.You can recor

133“Memory Stick” Operations234,56FNMEMM I X+–+–19100–0001+–MEM MIXMCCAMLUMIOVER–LAPOFF OKMCCAMCHROMCAMCMCHROMM. LUMI100–0001+–MEM MIXOFF OK+–M. LUM

134Superimposing a still image in a “Memory Stick” on a movingpicture – MEMORY MIXItems to adjustM. CHROM The color (blue) scheme of the area in the s

135“Memory Stick” OperationsCopying still images from a tape– Photo save– DCR-IP7BT onlyUsing the search function, you can automatically take in only

136Copying still images from a tape – Photo saveTo stop or end copyingSelect END, then press the center z on the control button in step 5.When the “

137“Memory Stick” OperationsViewing a still image– Memory photo playback– DCR-IP7BT onlyYou can play back still images recorded on a “Memory Stick.” Y

138Viewing a still image – Memory photo playbackData Directory Number/File NumberImage number/Total number of recorded imagesProtect indicatorPrint ma

139“Memory Stick” OperationsPlaying back six recorded images at a time (index screen)You can play back six recorded images at a time. This function is

14— Getting started —Using this manualThe instructions in this manual are for the two models listed in the table below. Beforeyou start reading this m

140Viewing a moving picture– MPEG movie playback– DCR-IP7BT onlyYou can play back moving pictures recorded on a “Memory Stick.” You can also playback

141“Memory Stick” OperationsViewing a moving picture – MPEG movie playbackTo change the screen sizeSelect SCRN SIZE, then press the center z on the co

142Screen indicators during moving picture playbackRecommended computer environmentRecommended Windows environmentOS: Microsoft Windows 95, Windows 98

143“Memory Stick” OperationsDubbing images recorded on the“Memory Stick” onto the tape– DCR-IP7BT onlyYou can dub a still image or title recorded on a

144To stop dubbingSelect , then press the center z on the control button, or press the stop button onthe Remote Commander.When using the Remote Comma

145“Memory Stick” OperationsEnlarging still images recorded on a“Memory Stick” – Memory PB ZOOM– DCR-IP7BT onlyYou can enlarge still images recorded o

146NoteYou cannot record images on the “Memory Stick” which are enlarged by the MemoryPB ZOOM function. Record those images on the VCR using your camc

147“Memory Stick” OperationsPlaying back images in a continuous loop– SLIDE SHOW– DCR-IP7BT onlyYou can automatically play back images in sequence. Th

148To stop the slide showSelect END, then press the center z on the control button.To pause during a slide showSelect PAUSE, then press the center z

149“Memory Stick” OperationsPreventing accidental erasure– Image protection– DCR-IP7BT onlyTo prevent accidental erasure of important images, you can

Getting started15Using this manual[a][b][c][d]Precautions on camcorder careLens and LCD screen/finder (on mounted models only)•The LCD screen and the

150Deleting images– DCR-IP7BT onlyYou can delete images stored in a “Memory Stick.” You can delete all images or selectedimages.Deleting selected imag

151“Memory Stick” OperationsDeleting imagesNotes•When you want to delete a protected image, first cancel the image protection.•Once you delete an imag

152Deleting imagesTo return to the FN screenSelect EXIT, then press the center z on the control button after step 8.To cancel deleting an imageSelect

153“Memory Stick” Operations(6) Select OK, then press the center z on the control button. OK changes toEXECUTE.(7) Select EXECUTE, then press the cent

154Writing a print mark – PRINT MARK– DCR-IP7BT onlyYou can specify a recorded still image to print out by putting marks on it. This functionis useful

155Connecting with a computer— Connecting with a computer —Viewing images recorded on a tape usingyour computerYou can view or edit the images recorde

156Viewing images recorded on a “MemoryStick” using your computer– DCR-IP7BT onlyYou can view data recorded on a “Memory Stick” using your computer.No

157Connecting with a computerInstalling the USB driverBefore connecting your camcorder to your computer, install the USB driver to thecomputer. The US

158Image data cannot be transferred over the USB connectionThe USB driver has been registered incorrectly as your computer was connected to yourcamcor

159Connecting with a computerViewing imagesFor Windows users(1) Turn on the power of your computer and allow Windows to load.(2) Connect one end of th

1671534689q;qa2Checking supplied accessoriesMake sure that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder.qs qd qfqgqhqjorRMT-817RMT-818

160Unplug the USB cable/Eject the “Memory Stick”For Windows 2000 Professional, Windows Me usersTo unplug the USB cable or eject the “Memory Stick,” fo

161Connecting with a computerImage file storage destinations and image filesImage files recorded with your camcorder are grouped in folders by recordi

162— Network operation —Accessing the network12FNINDEXPLAYNETWORKMEMORY/NETWORKVCRCAMERA(CHG)POWEROFFONMODE– DCR-IP7BT onlyYou can access the Internet

163Network operationNote on trademarks•The BLUETOOTH trademarks are owned by their proprietor and used by SonyCorporation under license.•All other pro

164If you run into any problem using your camcorder, use the following table totroubleshoot the problem. If the problem persists, disconnect the power

165TroubleshootingTypes of trouble and their solutionsSymptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions• The backlight function is active.c Set it to off (p. 36

166Types of trouble and their solutionsIn the recording and playback modesSymptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions• The temperature of the environment

167TroubleshootingTypes of trouble and their solutionsWhen operating using a “Memory Stick”– DCR-IP7BT onlySymptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions• Th

168Types of trouble and their solutionsWhen operating using a “Memory Stick”– DCR-IP7BT onlySymptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions• The write-protect

169TroubleshootingOthersSymptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions• Disconnect the AC power adaptor from a wall outlet orremove the battery, then reconne

Getting started171 Wireless Remote Commander (1)(p. 192)RMT-817: DCR-IP7BTRMT-818: DCR-IP52 AC-L20A AC power adaptor (1), thepower cord (1) (p. 19)3 N

170C:21:00LCD screen or ViewfinderSelf-diagnosis display•C:ss:ssYou can service your camcorderyourself.•E:ss:ssContact your Sony dealer or localauthor

171TroubleshootingWarning indicators and messagesIf indicators and messages appear on the screen, check the following:See the page in parentheses “()”

172Warning indicators and messagesWarning messages• CLOCK SET Set the date and time (p. 23).• FOR “InfoLITHIUM” Use an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (p.

173Additional Information— Additional Information —Compatible cassettesSelecting cassette typesYou can use cassette only. You cannot use any other

174About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery packWhat is the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack?The “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack is a lithium-ion battery pack that has fu

175Additional InformationHow to store the battery pack•Even if the battery pack is not used for a long time, remove the battery pack from thecamcorder

176About i.LINKThe i.LINK (MICROMV) jack on this unit is an i.LINK-compliant MICROMV jack. Thissection describes the i.LINK standard and its features.

177Additional InformationAbout i.LINKi.LINK functions on this unitFor details on how to dub when this unit is connected to other video equipment havin

178AC-L20A[b][a]Using your camcorder abroadUsing your camcorder abroadCountries and areas where you can use network functions are restricted. For deta

179Additional InformationMaintenance information andprecautionsMoisture condensationIf your camcorder is brought directly from a cold place to a warm

18Step 1 Preparing the power supplyInstalling the battery packWe recommend that you use the battery pack when you use your camcorder outdoors.(1) Whi

180[a] [b] [c]Maintenance information and precautionsMaintenance informationCleaning the video headTo ensure normal recording and clear pictures, clea

181Additional Information2213Cleaning the LCD screenIf fingerprints or dust make the LCD screen dirty, we recommend using an LCDCleaning Kit (optional

182Maintenance information and precautionsCharging the built-in rechargeable battery:•Connect your camcorder to the house current using the AC adaptor

183Additional InformationMaintenance information and precautionsAC power adaptor•Unplug the unit from a wall outlet when you are not using the unit fo

184Maintenance information and precautionsBattery pack•Use only the specified charger or video equipment with for charging function.•To prevent an acc

185Additional InformationSpecificationsVideo camerarecorderSystemVideo recording system2 rotary headsHelical scanning systemAudio recording systemRota

186SpecificationsBattery packNP-FF50Maximum output voltageDC 8.4 VOutput voltageDC 7.2 VCapacity4.8 Wh (675 mAh)Operating temperature0°C to 40°C (32°F

187Quick Reference— Quick Reference —Identifying the parts and controlsCamcorder1 OPEN button (p. 27)2 BROWSER MENU button (p. 162)(DCR-IP7BT only)3 L

188Identifying the parts and controlsqa DISPLAY button (p. 41)qs Control button (v/V/b/B/z) (p. 7)qd CAMERA lampqf MEMORY/NETWORK lamp(DCR-IP7BT only)

189Quick ReferenceIdentifying the parts and controlsw; ZOOM button (p. 34)wa PHOTO button (p. 47, 118)ws DC IN jack (p. 19)wd USB jack (p. 157)(DCR-I

19Getting startedCharging the battery packUse the battery pack after charging it for your camcorder.Your camcorder operates only with the “InfoLITHIUM

190Identifying the parts and controlses MEMORY EJECT lever (p. 110)(DCR-IP7BT only)ed Access lamp (p. 110)(DCR-IP7BT only)ef “Memory Stick” slot (p. 1

191Quick ReferenceIdentifying the parts and controlsRemote CommanderThe buttons that have the same name on the Remote Commander as on your camcorderfu

192To prepare the Remote CommanderInsert two size AA (R6) batteries by matching the + and – polarities on the batteries tothe + – marks inside the ba

193Quick ReferenceIdentifying the parts and controlsLCD screen and viewfinderOperation indicators1 Micro Cassette Memory indicator(p. 173)2 Remaining

194IndexA, BAC power adaptor... 21Adjusting viewfinder ... 33AUTO SHTR... 103A/V connecting cable...

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2For customers in the U.S.A.and CANADACAUTIONTO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCHWIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT,FULLY INSERT.DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM ION BATT

20While the battery pack is being charged, the CHG lamp flashes in the followingcases:–The battery pack is not installed correctly.–Something is wrong

21Getting startedIf the power runs out quickly even though sufficient remaining battery time isindicatedFully charge the battery pack so that the corr

22Notes•The AC power adaptor cannot supply power if the battery pack is attached to yourcamcorder.•The DC IN jack has “source priority.” This means th

23Getting startedStep 2 Setting the date and timeBe sure to set the date and time when you use your camcorder for the first time.“CLOCK SET” will be

24(6) Select your area, then press the center z on the control button.(7) Select whether your area is in daylight saving time or not, then press thece

25Getting startedNoteInstead of DST SET, SUMMERTIME is displayed on the screen for some models.If you do not set the date and time“– – – – – – – – –

26Area Time-zone Area settingcode differences1 GMT Lisbon, London2 GMT+01:00 Berlin, Paris3 GMT+02:00 Helsinki, Cairo4 GMT+03:00 Moscow, Nairobi5 GMT+

27Getting startedStep 3 Inserting a cassette(1) Install the battery pack, or connect the AC power adaptor for the power supply(p. 18 to 22).(2) Slide

28Note on the labelLabels may cause a malfunction of the camcorder. Therefore, be sure not to:•Stick on any labels than the one supplied.•Stick the la

29Recording – BasicsYour camcorder automatically focuses for you.(1) Remove the lens cap and pull the lens cap string to fix it.(2) Install the power

3For the Customers in theU.S.A.If you have any questions about this product, youmay call :Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-SONY(7669)The num

30180°90°OPENNoteDo not touch the built-in microphone during recording.To enable unbroken transitionTransition between the last scene you recorded and

31Recording – BasicsRecording a pictureNoteWhen you use the LCD screen (except in the mirror mode), the viewfinderautomatically turns off.When you adj

32Adjusting the brightness of the LCD screenWhen recording in bright conditions, set the LCD BACKLIGHT switch to OFF.(1) In CAMERA, MEMORY (DCR-IP7BT

33Recording – BasicsRecording a pictureThe color of the LCD screenYou can adjust it using the LCD COLOR item in the menu settings (p. 102).Even if you

34Recording a pictureUsing the zoom featurePush ZOOM up or down slightly for a slower zoom. Push it firmly for a faster zoom.Using the zoom function s

35Recording – BasicsNotes on digital zoom•Digital zoom allows you to set values up to 20× or 120×.•The picture quality deteriorates as you push ZOOM d

36Recording a pictureRecording dataThe recording data (date/time or various settings when recorded) are not displayedduring recording. However, they a

37Recording – BasicsSelf-timer recordingRecording with the self-timer starts automatically in 10 seconds. You can also use theRemote Commander for thi

38Checking the recording – END SEARCHYou can go to the end of the last recorded point.(1) In standby mode, select FN, then press the center z on the c

39Playback – BasicsYou can monitor the playback picture on the LCD screen. If you close the LCD panel,you can monitor the playback picture in the view

4Main FeaturesTaking moving or still images, and playing them back•Recording a picture on a tape (p. 29)•Recording a still image on a tape (p. 47)•Pla

40Playing back a tapeTo return to the FN screenSelect EXIT, then press the center z on the control button.To stop playbackSelect , then press the cen

41Playback – BasicsDATACODECAMDATADATEDATAOFF OKTo display the screen indicators – Display functionPress DISPLAY on your camcorder or on the Remote Co

42Playing back a tapeDate/time Various settingsTo clear the data code display(1) Select OFF, then press the center z on the control button in step 4

43Playback – BasicsPlaying back a tapeRemaining battery time indicator during playbackThe indicator shows the approximate continuous playback time. Th

44Playing back a tapeTo search for the last scene recorded (END SEARCH)Select END SCH on the PAGE2 screen through the FN screen, then press the center

45Playback – BasicsS VIDEOVIDEOAUDIOINYellowRedWhite: Signal flowViewing the recording on the TV screenConnect your camcorder to your TV with the A/V

46Viewing the recording on the TV screenIf your TV has an S video jackConnect using the S video plug to faithfully obtain original pictures. With this

47Advanced Recording Operations— Advanced Recording Operations —Recording a still image on a tape – Tape Photo recordingYou can record a still image o

48Self-timer recordingYou can make a tape photo recording with the self-timer. You can also use the RemoteCommander for this operation.(1) In standby

49Advanced Recording OperationsUsing the wide modeYou can record a 16:9 wide picture to watch on a 16:9 wide-screen TV (16:9WIDE).Black bands appear o

Getting started5Functions to give an effect to your recordings•Digital zoom (p. 102)The default setting is set to OFF. (To zoom greater than 10×, set

50To return to the FN screenSelect RETURN, , then press the center z on the control button. The PAGE1screen appears. Next, select EXIT, then press

51Advanced Recording Operations[a]RECSTBYRECSTBY[b]You can fade in or out to give your recording a professional appearance.MONOTONEWhen fading in, the

52Using the fader function(1) When fading in [a]In standby mode, select FN, then press the center z on the control button. ThePAGE1 screen appears.Whe

53Advanced Recording OperationsWhile using the bounce mode, you cannot use the following functions:–Exposure–Focus–Zoom–Picture effectNote on the boun

54Using special effects – Picture effectYou can digitally process images to obtain special effects like those in films or on TV.NEG. ART [a] : The col

55Advanced Recording OperationsTo return to the FN screenSelect RETURN, , then press the center z on the control button after step 4. ThePAGE1 scre

56STILLLUMI.Still image Moving pictureStill image Moving pictureUsing special effects – Digital effectYou can add special effects to recorded pictures

57Advanced Recording Operations3–5LUMI.– +OKOFFDIGEFFTDIG EFFT DIG EFFTSTILLSLOWSHTROLDMOVIEOFF OKLUMI.FLASH TRAIL1FN26PAGE3Using special effects –

58Using special effects – Digital effectTo return to the FN screenSelect OK, then press the center z on the control button after step 5. The PAGE3sc

59Advanced Recording OperationsUsing the PROGRAM AE functionYou can use the PROGRAM AE (Auto Exposure) function to suit your specific shootingrequirem

6This section describes the basic operations used to control and ways to operate thecamcorder.How to turn on the power and select the modeTo supply po

60Using the PROGRAM AE function(1) In standby or MEMORY (DCR-IP7BT only) mode, select FN, then press thecenter z on the control button. The PAGE1 scre

61Advanced Recording OperationsUsing the PROGRAM AE function•The following functions do not work in PROGRAM AE mode:–Slow shutter–Old movie–Bounce•The

62Adjusting the white balance manuallyYou can manually adjust and set the white balance. This adjustment makes whitesubjects look white and allows mor

63Advanced Recording OperationsAdjusting the white balance manuallyTo return to the automatic white balance modeSelect AUTO, then press the z center o

64Adjusting the exposure manuallyYou can adjust and set the exposure. Normally exposure is automatically adjusted.Adjust the exposure manually in the

65Advanced Recording Operations12–4FNFOCUSMANU–ALINFI–NITYAUTO AUTOOKMANU–ALOKFOCUSINFI–NITYFOCUS5Focusing manuallyYou can gain better results by manu

66To return to the FN screenSelect OK, then press the center z on the control button after step 4. The PAGE1screen appears. Next, select EXIT, then

67Advanced Playback Operations— Advanced Playback Operations —Playing back a tape with picture effectsDuring playback, you can process a scene using t

68Pictures processed by the picture effect functionPictures processed by the picture effect function are not output through the i.LINK(MICROMV) jack

69Advanced Playback OperationsPlaying back a tape with digital effectsDuring playback, you can process a scene using the digital effect function: STIL

Getting started712How to use the control buttonMost of the operations are carried out using the control button. Select a buttondisplayed on the screen

70Notes•You cannot process externally input scenes using the digital effect function.•You cannot record images on the tape inserted in your camcorder

71Advanced Playback OperationsSearching for a scene – Multi-picturesearchUsing the multi-picture search function, you can display thumbnails of all th

72(5) Select the thumbnail you want to play back, then press the center z on thecontrol button. The camcorder starts searching for the image or scene

73Advanced Playback OperationsWhen controlling the camcorder from the Remote CommanderYou can use the MULTI SRCH and X/x/C/c/EXECUTE buttons.If the ta

74Notes•Thumbnails may not be displayed depending on the condition of the tape. This is nota malfunction.•Noise may appear on the thumbnails. However,

75Advanced Playback OperationsSearching the boundaries of recordedtape by title – Title searchYou can search for the boundaries of recorded tape by ti

76To stop searchingPress STOP on the Remote Commander.If the tape has a blank portion between recorded portionsThe title search function may not work

77Advanced Playback OperationsSearching a recording by date– Date searchYou can automatically search for the point where the recording date changes an

78To stop searchingPress STOP on the Remote Commander.If the tape has a blank portion between recorded portionsThe date search function may not work c

79Advanced Playback OperationsSearching for a photo – Photo searchYou can search for a still image you have recorded on a tape.You can only use this f

8How to use the FN screenIf FN is not displayed on the screen, press DISPLAY or the center z on the controlbutton.(1) Select FN with v/V/b/B on the co

80Searching for a photo – Photo searchTo stop searchingPress STOP on the Remote Commander.If the tape has a blank portion between recorded portionsThe

81EditingVIDEOAUDIOINS VIDEO– Using the A/V connecting cableYou can dub or edit on the VCR connected to your camcorder using your camcorder asa player

82You can edit on VCRs that support the following systems 8 mm, Hi8, Digital8, VHS, S-VHS, VHSC, S-VHSC, Betamax, ED Betamax, mini DV,

83EditingWhen you have finished dubbing the tapeStop the recording on the recorder, and stop the playback on the camcorder.You can connect only one re

844,526FN3MENU1VCR SETVIDEOINPUT RETURNVIDEOVCR SETVIDEOINPUT RETURNVIDEOS VIDEOMEMORY/NETWORKVCRCAMERA(CHG)POWEROFFONMODERecording a programWhe

85Editing2 Making a recordingBefore operationSet DISPLAY to LCD in the menu settings (The default setting is LCD.) (p. 102).(1) Insert a blank tape (o

86Recording a programWhen you have finished dubbing the tapeSelect , then press the center z on the control button on your camcorder and stopthe play

87Editing4,53FNPAGE1 PAGE2 PAGE3 EXITDATACODECOUNTRESET RECCTRLRECPAUSEREC CTRLRET.RECSTARTRecording a programWhen using the i.LINK cableSimply con

88Recording a programWhen you have finished dubbing the tapeSelect , then press the center z on the control button and stop the playback of theplayer

89EditingSuperimposing a titleYou can superimpose a title for 5 seconds from the recording start point. When youplay back the tape, the title is displ

Getting started9The screen buttons on the PAGE1/PAGE2/PAGE3 screenIn CAMERA modePAGE1 MENU, FADER, SELFTIMER, MEM MIX*, EXPOSURE, FOCUSPAGE2 LCD BRT,

90Superimposing a title(6) If necessary, change the color, size, or position by selecting COLOR, SIZE, POSr or POS R, then press the center z on the c

91EditingSuperimposing a titleTitle setting•The title color changes as follows:WHITE t YELLOW t VIOLET t RED t CYAN t GREEN t BLUE•The title size chan

92Superimposing a title on a recorded tapeThe title is recorded for about 5 seconds from the recording start point.(1) Set the POWER switch to VCR.(2)

93EditingSuperimposing a titleTo use a custom titleIf you want to use a custom title, select in step 6 (p. 95).Notes•Thumbnails may not be displayed

94Erasing a title(1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or VCR.(2) Select FN, then press the center z on the control button. The PAGE1 screenappears.(3) S

95EditingMaking your own titlesYou can make up to two titles and store them in the memory of your camcorder. Eachtitle can have up to 20 characters.Ma

96Making your own titlesTo return to the FN screenSelect , then press the center z on the control button after step 9. The PAGE2 screenappears. Next,

97EditingMaking a title in VCR mode(1) Set the POWER switch to VCR.(2) Select FN, then press the center z on the control button. The PAGE1 screenappea

98The MICROMV cassette automatically records the recording settings and date. You canalso label a cassette. The label can consist of up to 16 characte

99EditingLabeling a cassette(1) Insert the cassette you want to label.(2) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or VCR.(3) Select FN, then press the center z