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3-858-185-84 (1)
Digital Video
Camera
Recorder
Operating Instructions
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly,
and retain it for future reference.
DCR-VX9000
©1996 by Sony Corporation
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Welcome to digital video! Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony digital camcorder. With your digital camcorder you can capture life’s precious moments with superior picture and sound quality. Your digital camcorder is loaded with advanced features, but at the same time it is very easy to use. You will soon be producing home video that you can enjoy for years to come. WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not ope
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Table of contents – for editing/playback – Before you begin Re-recording a picture in the middle Using this manual ................................... 4 of a recorded tape ........................... 58 Searching the recorded picture ............ 59 Checking supplied accessories .............. 5 Displaying recording data .................... 61 Editing onto another tape ..................... 62 Getting started Replacing recording on a tape ............. 64 Attaching the viewfinder ..............
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Before you begin Using this manual As you read through this manual, buttons and settings on the digital camcorder are shown in capital letters. e.g. Set the POWER switch to ON. As indicated with ≥ in the illustrations, you can hear the beep sound to confirm your operation. Note on TV color systems TV color systems differ from country to country. To view your recordings on a TV, you need an NTSC system-based TV. Precaution on copyright Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials
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Before you begin Checking supplied accessories Check that the following accessories are supplied with your digital camcorder. 12 3 4 56 7 1 Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 87) 4 A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 20) 2 CR2025 Lithium Battery (1) (p. 67) 5 S video cable (1) (p. 20) The lithium battery is already installed in your digital camcorder. 6 Shoulder pad cushion (1) (p. 86) 3 R6 (size AA) battery for Remote 7 Side cushion (2) (p. 87) Commander (2) (p. 88) 5
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Getting started Attaching the viewfinder Before using the digital camcorder, attach the viewfinder. (1) Loosen the viewfinder release ring. (2) Slide the viewfinder onto the attaching plate. (3) Adjust the position of the viewfinder, then tighten the viewfinder release ring. (4) Attach the 8 pin connector to the VIEW FINDER jack on the digital camcorder. Match ridge on 8 pin connector to the ridge on the jack. 12 [a] 34 VIEW FINDER Note on the VIEW FINDER jack This VIEW FINDER jack is specially
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Getting started Charging and installing the battery pack Before using your digital camcorder, you first need to charge and install the battery pack (not supplied). To charge the battery pack, use the AC-V615 AC power adaptor (not supplied). This digital camcorder does not interface with “InfoLITHIUM” batteries. The remaining time (minutes) indication does not appear when using “InfoLITHIUM” batteries. Charging the battery pack Charge the battery pack on a flat surface without vibration. (1) If
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Charging and installing the battery pack Battery life Battery Continuous Typical recording pack recording time* time** NP-F730 80 (75) 50 (45) NP-F750 95 (85) 60 (55) NP-F930 120 (110) 75 (70) NP-F950 145 (130) 90 (80) Numbers in parentheses indicate the time when you use a normally charged battery. Battery life will be shorter if you use the digital camcorder in a cold environment. * Approximate continuous recording time indoors. ** Approximate minutes when recording while you repeat recording
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Getting started Installing the battery pack Insert the battery pack in the direction of the $ mark on the battery pack. Slide the battery pack down until it catches on the battery release lever and clicks. To remove battery pack While pressing BATT, lift the battery pack out in the direction of the arrow. BATT Note When you install or remove the battery pack, make sure that the POWER switch is set to OFF. 9
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Inserting a cassette Use a DV cassette with logo* only. Make sure that a power source is installed. We recommend you set the POWER switch to ON before inserting the cassette. (1) Open the cassette compartment cover. (2) Insert a cassette (not supplied) with the tab upwards, and the window facing out and press down so that the cassette loads. (3) Close the cover. Notes on the cassette • Mini DV cassettes with logo cannot be used. • Do not insert a cassette by force. It may cause a malfunction.
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Getting started To eject the cassette Open the cassette compartment cover and press 6. After the cassette rises, take it out, then close the cover. You cannot eject the cassette while C MEMORY appears in the viewfinder because the digital camcorder is still writing information into the cassette memory. After C MEMORY disappears the cassette automatically rises. When ejecting the cassette, never close the cassette compartment cover until the cassette is completely removed. To prevent accidental
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Basic operations Camera recording Make sure that the power source is installed and a cassette is inserted and that AUTO LOCK is set to ON. When AUTO LOCK is set to ON, all settings are automatically adjusted to best suit your shooting environment. Before you record one-time events, you may want to make a trial recording to make sure that the digital camcorder is working correctly. When you use the digital camcorder for the first time, power on it and reset the date and time to your time before y
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Basic operations When ND ON flashes in the viewfinder Set ND FILTER to ON. To stop recording momentarily [a] Press START/STOP again. The “STBY” indicator appears in the viewfinder (Standby mode). To finish recording [b] Press START/STOP again. Turn STANDBY down to LOCK, and set the POWER switch to OFF. Then, eject the cassette and remove the battery pack. [a] [b] START/STOP START/STOP START/STOP STBY 0 : 13 :
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Camera recording Note on Standby mode If you leave the digital camcorder in Standby mode for 5 minutes while a cassette is inserted, the digital camcorder turns off automatically. This prevents wearing down the battery and wearing out the tape. To resume Standby mode, turn STANDBY down and up again. To start recording, press START/STOP. Note on time code display While recording, the time code shows hours, minutes and seconds (0:00:00). While playing back, it shows hours, minutes, seconds and
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Basic operations W To select 16 bit [a] or 12 bit [b] recording mode Set AUDIO MODE to 16 BIT so that you can get higher sound quality. In 16 bit mode, the digital camcorder records one video sector [c] and one audio sector [d]. In the viewfinder the “16 BIT” indicator appears. Set AUDIO MODE to 12 BIT, and 1 sector is left open for audio dubbing afterwards. In 12 bit mode, the digital camcorder records one video sector [c], one audio sector [d], and one blank audio sector [e], which enables y
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Camera recording When you shoot a subject using a telephoto zoom If you cannot get a sharp focus while in extreme telephoto zoom, press the power zoom button to the “W” side until the focus is sharp. You can shoot a subject that is at least about 80 cm away from the lens surface in the telephoto position, or about 1 cm away in the wide-angle position. Notes on digital zoom • More than 10x zoom is performed digitally if you set D ZOOM to ON in the menu system, and the picture quality deteriorate
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Basic operations Hints for better shooting • You can also record in a low position to get an interesting angle. Lift the viewfinder up for recording from a low position [b]. • While recording in a low position, you can use the front START/STOP button [c]. • You can rotate the viewfinder 120° up and 90° down. This is useful when recording in a high or low position [d]. 120° [b] [c] [d] 90° START/STOP • You can move the viewfinder up to about 30 mm laterally. Turn the lock ring to release the v
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Hints for better shooting Place the digital camcorder on a flat surface or use a tripod Try placing the digital camcorder on a table top or any other flat surface of suitable height. If you have a tripod for a still camera, you can also use it with the digital camcorder. When attaching a non-Sony tripod, make sure that the length of the tripod screw is less than 6.5 mm. Otherwise, the screw may damage the inner parts of the digital camcorder. When you attach, maintain and tighten screw firmly
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Basic operations Checking the recorded picture Using EDITSEARCH, you can review the last recorded scene or check the recorded picture in the viewfinder. (1) Set the POWER switch to ON and then set CAMERA/VTR to CAMERA. (2) Turn STANDBY up to STANDBY. (3) Press the – (Œ) side of EDITSEARCH momentarily; the last few seconds of the recorded portion play back (Rec Review). Hold down the – side of EDITSEARCH until the digital camcorder goes back to the scene you want. The last recorded portion is pl
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Connections for playback You can use this digital camcorder as a VCR by connecting it to your TV for playback. There are some ways to connect the digital camcorder to your TV. When monitoring the playback picture by connecting the digital camcorder to your TV, we recommend you to use house current for power source. Connecting directly to a TV/VCR with Video/Audio input jacks If you connect directly to a TV Open the jack cover and connect the digital camcorder to the inputs on the TV by using th
