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Using the i.LINK cable, When you have finished dubbing a tape

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Dubbing a tape Using the i.LINK cable Simply connect the i.LINK cable (optional) to the DV Interface on your camcorder and to DV IN on the DV products. With a digital-to-digital connection, video and audio signals are transmitted in digital form for high-quality editing. You cannot dub the titles, display indicators or the contents of cassette memory or letters on the "Memory Stick" index screen. (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) Prepare the VCR for recording, then set the input selector to LINE. Refer to the operating instructions of the VCR. (3) Set the POWER switch to VCR on your camcorder. (4) Play back the recorded tape on your camcorder. (5) Start recording on the VCR. Refer to the operating instructions of the VCR. DV DV DV IN : Signal flow i. LINK cable (optional) When you have finished dubbing a tape Press xonbothyourcamcorderandtheVCR. You can connect one VCR only using the i.LINK cable See page 241 for more information about i.LINK. Pictures processed by the digital effect or PB ZOOM These pictures are not output through the DV Interface. If you record a playback pause picture with the DV Interface The recorded picture becomes rough. Also, when you play back the picture using other video equipment, the picture may jitter. 100

Section	Page
Table of contents	6
Quick Start Guide	8
– Recording on a tape	8
– Recording on a “Memory Stick”	10
Getting Started	10
Using this manual	12
Checking supplied accessories	14
Step 1 Preparing the power supply	15
Installing the battery pack	15
Charging the battery pack	16
Connecting to a wall outlet	19
Step 2 Setting the date and time	20
Step 3 Inserting a cassette	22
Step 4 Using the touch panel	23
Recording – Basics	23
Recording a picture	25
Shooting backlit subjects – BACK LIGHT	36
Shooting subjects lit by strong light – SPOT LIGHT	37
Self-timer recording	38
Checking recordings – END SEARCH / EDITSEARCH / Rec Review	39
Playback – Basics	41
Playing back a tape	41
To display the screen indicators – Display function	43
Viewing the recording on TV	47
Advanced Recording Operations	47
Recording still images on a “Memory Stick” during tape recording	48
Recording still images on a tape – Tape Photo recording	51
Using the wide mode	53
Using the fader	55
Using special effects – Digital effect	58
Presetting the adjustment for picture quality – Custom preset	61
Using the guide frame	63
Shooting with the zebra pattern	64
Using the color bar	65
Shooting with manual adjustment	66
Using the PROGRAM AE	66
Adjusting the shutter speed	69
Adjusting the white balance	71
Adjusting the exposure	73
Using the spot light-metering – Flexible Spot Meter	74
Focusing manually	75
Using the spot focus – Spot Focus	77
Adjusting recording level manually – Sound recording level	78
Interval recording	82
Frame by frame recording – Frame recording	84
Superimposing the date and time on a picture	85
Marking an Index	86
Advanced Playback Operations	87
Searching for a recording by index – INDEX SEARCH	87
Searching the boundaries of a recorded tape by title – TITLE SEARCH	89
Searching a recording by date – DATE SEARCH	90
Searching for a photo – PHOTO SEARCH/PHOTO SCAN	92
Playing back tapes with digital effect	95
Enlarging images recorded on tapes – Tape PB ZOOM	96
Editing	98
Dubbing a tape	98
Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing (on tapes)	101
Recording video or TV programs	112
Audio dubbing	116
Setting time values	121
Superimposing a title	126
Making your own titles	129
Labeling a cassette	131
Erasing the cassette memory data	133
“Memory Stick” Operations	135
Using a “Memory Stick” – Introduction	135
Recording still images on a “Memory Stick” – Memory Photo recording	144
Recording images from a tape as still images	151
Superimposing a still image in the “Memory Stick” on an image – MEMORY MIX	155
Recording moving pictures on a “Memory Stick” – MPEG movie recording	160
Recording pictures from a tape as a moving picture	163
Recording edited pictures from a tape as a moving picture – Digital program editing (on a “Memory Stick”)	167
Copying still images from a tape – PHOTO SAVE	170
Viewing still images – Memory photo playback	172
Viewing moving pictures – MPEG movie playback	175
Copying images recorded on a “Memory Stick” to a tape	178
Enlarging still images recorded on a “Memory Stick” – Memory PB ZOOM	180
Playing back images continuously – SLIDE SHOW	182
Preventing accidental erasure – Image protection	183
Deleting images – DELETE	184
Writing a print mark – PRINT MARK	187
Using the optional printer	188
Viewing Images Using your Computer	190
Viewing images on your computer – Introduction	190
Connecting your camcorder to your computer using the USB cable – For Windows users	193
Viewing images recorded on a tape on your computer – For Windows users	201
Viewing images recorded on a “Memory Stick” on your computer – For Windows users	206
Connecting your camcorder to your computer using the USB cable – For Macintosh users	208
Viewing images recorded on a “Memory Stick” on your computer – For Macintosh users	210
Capturing images from an analog video unit on your computer – Signal convert function	211
Customizing Your Camcorder	212
Changing the default settings with the menu	212
Troubleshooting	224
Types of trouble and how to correct trouble	224
Self-diagnosis display	231
Warning indicators and messages	232
Additional Information	234
Compatibility of DVCAM and DV formats	234
Usable cassettes	236
About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack	239
About i.LINK	241
Using your camcorder abroad	243
Maintenance information and precautions	244
Specifications	250
Quick Reference	252
Identifying parts and controls	252