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Color Video Camera
Operating Instructions
Mode d’emploi
CVX-V18NS/V18NSP
©1999 by Sony Corporation
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Before operating the unit, please read this instruction 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. CVX-V18NS Serial No. WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. For the customers in the United States and Canada This symbol is inte
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Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion battery. For the customers in the United States CAUTION You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential i
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Features • NightShot function. • Precision CCD with 470,000 pixel for CVX-V18NS and 570,000 pixel for CVX-V18NSP. • Macro function 10 mm close-up shooting ability. • The supplied adaptor allows connection to the DSR-V10/V10P VCR. • Video/audio and S-Video outputs allow connections to other video equipment. 4-EN
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Table of contents Features .................................................................................................. 4 Identifying the parts ............................................................................. 6 Connections ........................................................................................... 8 Connecting the camera to the main unit .................................... 8 Connecting this unit to the Video Cassette Recorder (VCR) ............................
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Identifying the parts 1 2 !Á !ª 3 !£ 4 !¢ !° 5 !¤ 6 !¦ 7 8 !¥ !» 9 @¼ !¼ @Á @ª @£ @¢ @° 6-EN
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Main unit @Á BATTERY RELEASE button 1 SHUTTER button 2 EXPOSURE button @ª Connector (for the camera cable) 3 TITLE button 4 MENU button Adaptor 5 S VIDEO jack @£ RELEASE button 6 VIDEO/AUDIO OUTPUT @¢ Connector jacks Camera 7 ZOOM button @° Lens 8 NEAR/FAR button 9 FOCUS switch !¼ Battery pack/adaptor mounting surface !Á +/– button !ª EXEC button !£ BATT lamp !¢ DISPLAY button !° DATE button !¤ TIME button !¦ MIC (PLUG IN POWER) jack Connect an external microphone (not supplied). !¥ NIGHTSHOT sw
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Connections The DSR-V10/V10P VCR can be connected to this unit. The VCR supplies power to this unit. When using this unit as a single video camera, connect this unit to a TV or VCR using the A/V connecting cable (not supplied). Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the equipment to be connected. Connecting the camera to the main unit Insert the camera plug to the connector on the main unit while aligning the arrow mark of the camera plug and main unit connector. To remove the camera
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Connecting this unit to the Video Cassette Recorder (VCR) The recommended VCR to be connected to this unit is the Sony DSR-V10/V10P. The DSR-V10 is used in the sample illustration. (1) Open the LCD screen on the VCR and remove the jack cover. (2) Attach the supplied adaptor to the VCR. 9-EN
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Connections (3) Attach this unit to the supplied adaptor. When removing this unit from the adaptor [a] Slide the RELEASE button on this unit in the direction of the arrow. When removing the adaptor from the VCR [b] Slide the RELEASE button on the adaptor in the direction of the arrow. [a] [b] 10-EN
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Notes • When this unit is not connected to the VCR, be sure to attach the jack cover on the VCR for jack protection. The procedure for attaching the jack cover is same as the procedure for attaching the adaptor. • The camera cable and the extension cable (not supplied) can only be connected to this model. Never connect to any other equipment. Using this unit as a single video camera (1) Attach a charged battery pack (not supplied) to this unit. The AC-V700 or AC-VQ800 power adaptor can be used t
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Connections (2) Connect other video equipment using the A/V connecting cable (not supplied). Use an appropriate audio/video connecting cable to connect this unit to other video equipment. If the other video equipment has an S VIDEO jack, connect the S VIDEO jack instead of the yellow (video) jack. A clearer picture can then be obtained. VIDEO OUTPUT jack L/R AUDIO OUTPUT jacks S VIDEO jack : Signal flow S VIDEO A/V connecting connecting cable cable (not supplied) (not supplied) To the To the
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Notes • If howling is heard from the speakers when using an external microphone, lower the volume level of the connected equipment or move the microphone away from the speakers. • When using the extension camera cable (not supplied), supply power with the AC power adaptor or DC power adaptor. Do not use the battery pack. • Up to 3 extension camera cables (1 cable: 10 m, not supplied) can be connected together to form one cable. The total length between the head of camera lens and the end of exte
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Resetting the date and time You can reset the date and time in the menu system. (1) Press MENU to display the menu. (2) Press +/– to select ETC, then press EXEC. (3) Press +/– to select CLOCK SET, then press EXEC. (4) Press +/– to adjust the desired year, then press EXEC. (5) Set the month, day, hour and minute by pressing +/– and EXEC. (6) Press MENU to erase the menu display. 1, 6 (MENU) 2, 3, 4, 5 (+/–, EXEC) To correct the date and time setting Repeat the above procedure. To check the preset
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The year changes as follows: 1999 ÷ 2000 N · · · · n 2029 Notes on the time indicator CVX-V18NS: The internal clock of this unit operates on a 12-hour cycle. • 12:00 AM Stands for midnight. • 12:00 PM Stands for noon. CVX-V18NSP: The internal clock of this unit operates on a 24-hour cycle. 15-EN n n
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Recording Pictures shot with this unit can be recorded onto a VCR, etc. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the video equipment to be connected. Recording on a VCR The recommended VCR to be connected to this unit is the Sony DSR-V10/V10P. The DSR-V10 is used in the sample illustration. (1) When recording sound, connect an external microphone (not supplied). Connect an external microphone to the MIC (PLUG IN POWER) jack. The MIC (PLUG IN POWER) jack can also be connected to the plug
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(2) Turn on the power of the DSR-V10/V10P. The POWER lamp on the DSR-V10/V10P lights up. (3) Turn on the power of this unit. The POWER lamp on this unit lights up. (4) Insert a cassette into the DSR-V10/V10P and start recording. 2 3 4 Notes on recording • Contents of the recording cannot be compensated if recording is not made due to a malfunction of this unit, video tape, etc. • When using this unit connected to a VCR, note that all the displayed characters and icons will be recorded. 17-EN
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Recording Recording time with the battery pack Possible usage time (min.) Using with Stand alone Battery pack the DSR-V10/V10P use NP-F750 80 (70) 610 (550) NP-F950 130 (115) 930 (830) When using a fully charged battery pack (Full charge), the numbers indicate the remaining recording time . When using a normally charged battery pack (Normal charge), the numbers in parentheses indicate the remaining recording time. Notes on the battery pack • When the battery runs low, the BATT lamp lights up, an
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Using the zoom feature This camera is equipped with zoom. When using the zoom, adjust manually. “T” side: for telephoto (subject appears closer) “W” side: for wide-angle (subject appears farther away) ZOOM When you shoot a subject using a telephoto zoom If you cannot get a sharp focus while in extreme telephoto zoom, move ZOOM to the “W” side until the focus is sharp. You can shoot a subject that is at least about 2 5/8 feet (about 80 cm) away from the lens surface in the telephoto position, or
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Recording Notes on digital zoom • More than 18x zoom is performed digitally, and the picture quality deteriorates as you go toward the “T” side. If you do not want to use the digital zoom, set the D ZOOM function to OFF in the menu system. • The right side [a] of the power zoom indicator shows the digital zooming zone, and the left side [b] shows the optical zooming zone. If you set the D ZOOM function to OFF, the [a] zone disappears. W W T T [b] [a] 20-EN
