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3-858-622-22 (1)
Digital Camcorder
Operating Instructions
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly,
and retain it for future reference.
Owner‘s Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the
serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers
whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No. DSR-200 Serial No.
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DSR-200
©1996 by Sony Corporation
DSR-200 U/C 3-858-622-22(1). E
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For the customers in the U.S.A. WARNING WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant not expose the unit to rain or to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed moisture. to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
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Table of contents Releasing the STEADY SHOT Before you begin function ............................................ 67 Making a custom preset ....................... 68 Using this manual ................................... 4 Checking supplied accessories .............. 5 – for editing/playback – Identifying the parts ................................ 6 Searching the recorded picture ............ 70 Attaching optional accessories ............ 17 Displaying recording data.................... 72 Edit
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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 ³ 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. 123 4 5 1 Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p.11) 3 size AA (R6) battery for Remote 2 CR2025 Lithium Battery (1) (p. 77) Commander (2) (p. 12) The lithium battery is already installed in 4 A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 34) your digital camcorder. 5 S video cable (1) (p. 34) 5 DSR-200 U/C 3-858-622-22(1). E
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Identifying the parts 1 2 3 !ª !£ 4 !¢ 5 !° 6 7 !¤ 8 !¦ 9 !¥ !» 0 !Á @¼ @Á 1 Stopper (p. 20) !Á CAMCORDER/VTR switch (p. 36) Lift up and hold to remove the viewfinder. !ª Accessory shoe (p. 45) 2 Viewfinder (p. 20, 27, 87) !£ Hook for shoulder strap (p. 16) 3 Viewfinder adjustment ring (p. 27) !¢ Cassette compartment and cassette 4 PUSH button (p. 87) compartment cover (p. 24) Press and hold to raise the eyecup. !° Hook for shoulder strap (p. 16) 5 Viewfinder release lever (p. 32) !¤ EJ
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Before you begin @ª @£ #Á @¢ #ª @° #£ @¤ #¢ @¦ @¥ #° #¤ @» #¼ @ª Microphone holder attaching point #¼ Lens hood cap (p. 26) @£ TALLY lamp (p. 27) #Á BRIGHT knob (p. 27) Lights while recording and when the Turn to adjust the viewfinder’s brightness. battery becomes low. #ª EDITSEARCH button (p. 33) @¢ CONTR knob (p. 27) #£ Front START/STOP button (p. 31) Turn to adjust the viewfinder’s contrast. #¢ FADER/OVERLAP button (p. 43, 44) @° TALLY switch (p. 27) #° WHITE BALANCE · (one-push white
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Identifying the parts $¤ $¦ #¦ $¥ $» #¥ %¼ %Á #» %ª $¼ %£ $Á %¢ $ª %° $£ %¤ $¢ %¦ %¥ $° #¦ Eyecup $¦ DIRECTION SELECT switch (p. 28) #¥ VIEW FINDER jack (p. 20) Set to change the directionality of the built- #» S VIDEO OUT jack (p. 34) in microphone. $¼ RFU DC OUT jack (p. 35) $¥ Built-in microphone (p. 64) $Á DV IN/OUT jack (p. 73) $» Microphone wind screen screw Connect DV products using the connecting Loosen to remove wind screen. DV cable. %¼ MIC switch (p. 66) $ª CH-1 LINE/MIC switc
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Before you begin %» ^¼^Á ^ª^£ ^¢^° ^¤ ^¦ &£ &ª &Á &¼^» ^¥ %» SHUTTER SPEED dial and AUTO/MANUAL ^° Display window (p. 16) switch (p. 54) ^¤ PEAK indicators (L and R) (p. 65) ^¼ DIGITAL MODE switch (p. 30, 44) ^¦ REC LEVEL dials (p. 65) Set to select the OVERLAP or D ZOOM ^¥ REC LEVEL switches (p. 65) mode. ^» TC RESET button ^Á GAIN dial and AGC/MANUAL switch (p. Set time code to 0:00:00:00 when you want 57) to reset the time code while shooting. ^ª STEADY SHOT switch (p. 67) &¼ AUDIO MO
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Identifying the parts *¼ *Á *£ *ª &» &¢ &° *¢ &¤ *° *¤ &¦ *¦ &¥ &¢ Carrying handle r REC switch (recording) &° IRIS dial and AUTO/MANUAL switch & SLOW button (slow speed playback) (p. 53) '/7 FRAME button (direction select/ &¤ Shoulder pad frame-by-frame) &¦ Tripod receptacle (p. 17) *¢ MONITOR LEVEL dial (p. 28) &¥ Lithium battery cover (p. 78) Turn to adjust the volume level of the &» Cover for menu and video controls headphones and built-in speaker. *¼ Menu buttons (p. 40) *°2 (headphones
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Before you begin Remote Commander The buttons that have the same name on the Remote Commander as on the digital camcorder function identically. 1 2 3 6 4 7 8 9 5 !¼ !Á 1 Transmitter 7 VTR4/ID/VTR2 switch (p. 13) Point toward the remote sensor to control Select VTR4 or ID, the same setting as the digital camcorder after turning on the COMMANDER in the menu system. digital camcorder. The VTR2 position does not function on 2 PHOTO button (p.45) this digital camcorder. 3 DISPLAY button (p. 36) 8 STA
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Identifying the parts To prepare the Remote Commander To use the Remote Commander, you must insert two size AA (R6) batteries. Use the supplied size AA (R6) batteries. (1) Remove the battery cover from the Remote Commander. (2) Insert both of the size AA (R6) batteries with correct polarity. (3) Put the battery cover back onto the Remote Commander. Note on battery life The batteries for the Remote Commander last about 6 months under normal operation. When the batteries become weak or dead, the
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Before you begin About the ID of the Remote Commander You can avoid having the digital camcorder accidentally respond to signals from other remote commanders by setting the VTR4/ID/VTR2 switch to ID. Use the supplied Remote Commander when you set the switch to ID. When you use the Remote Commander for the first time, register the ID following the procedure below. Once you have registered the ID, you do not need to do so again. (1) Install a power source, open the cover, then press MENU to dis
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Identifying the parts Remote control direction Aim the Remote Commander at either of the two remote commander sensors. The range of the Remote Commander is about 16 feet (about 5 m) indoors. Use the Remote Commander as close to flat as possible, otherwise it may not work. Remote Commander Sensors Notes on the Remote Commander • Keep the Remote Commander sensor away from strong light sources such as direct sunlight or illumination. Otherwise, the remote control may not be effective. • Be sure t
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Before you begin In the viewfinder 9 1 0 2 !Á ND ON CP DV STBY 3 0 :13 : 46: 05 !ª 1 0 0 0 T 4 F 2 . 8 170 m i n !£ 0 dB 48k 5 !¢ FADER PHOTO !° W DV IN !¤ 6 I !¦ 7 !¥ 8 !» 1 Manual focusing indicator (p. 52) !Á DV indicator (p. 37) appears when focusing far, appears During DV-formatted cassette playback, when focusing close. this indicator appears. 2 ND filter indicator (p. 62) !ª Video control mode (p. 26) 3 White balance indicator (p. 59) !£ Time code 4 Steady shot indicator (p. 67) !¢ Rema
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Identifying the parts In the display window HM S F DVCAM min AM F 1427 356 89 1 Time code 5 Date/aperture indicator (p. 72, 53) 2 Warning indicators (p. 95) 6 Remaining battery indicator (p. 83) 3 DVCAM indicator 7 Time indicator Lights up when using a DVCAM-formatted 8 Remaining tape indicators cassette. 9 Audio level indicators (p. 65) 4 Flash indicator Attaching the shoulder strap Attach the shoulder strap (not supplied) to the hooks for the shoulder strap. 1 2 3 16 DSR-200 U/C 3-858-622-22(1
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Before you begin Attaching optional accessories Attaching digital camcorder to the tripod adaptor Use the VCT-U14 tripod adaptor (not supplied). Once the tripod adaptor has been attached to the tripod stand, then you may attach the digital camcorder. (1) Attach the tripod adaptor to the tripod. (2) Attach the digital camcorder to the tripod stand’s grooved surface [a], and slide it forward until you hear a click. Select a balanced and secure position for the tripod stand. 1 2 [a] To remove the d
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Attaching optional accessories Attaching the external microphone with XLR connector When using the ECM-672 external microphone (not supplied), attach the CAC-12 microphone holder (not supplied) to the digital camcorder. (1) Remove the screws from the top of the viewfinder. Remove the spacer from the screws. They are unnecessary when attaching the microphone holder. (2) Attach the microphone holder with the supplied washers and the screws removed in step (1). (3) Loosen the microphone holder scre
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Before you begin Attaching the battery adaptor The NPA-10000 battery adaptor (not supplied), can hold up to 3 battery packs NP-F930, NP-F730 or NP-720 (not supplied). Attach the adaptor to the digital camcorder. (1) Release the lock and open the cover. (2) Insert the battery packs in the direction of the z mark on the battery packs. (3) Close the cover, then lock. (4) Attach the battery adaptor to the digital camcorder by sliding until it clicks. 1 23 4 1 3 1 2 3 2 To remove the battery adaptor
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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. 1 2 [a] 3 4 VIEW FINDER Note on the VIEW FINDER jack This VIEW FINDER jack is speciall
