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MiniDisc
AV Recorder
Operating Instructions
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly,
and retain it for future reference.
Owner’s Record
This recorder’s model number is located on the bottom of the unit
and serial number is located on the inside the disc lid. The AC
power adaptor/charger’s 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
re
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Welcome! Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony MiniDisc AV Recorder. With your MiniDisc AV Recorder, you can capture life’s precious moments with superior picture and sound quality. Your MiniDisc AV Recorder 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 Usable MiniDiscs Use an MD DATA2 disc having To prevent fire or shock hazard, do this logo. You cannot use a MD not expo
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If you have any questions about this product, For Service and Technical Assistance on you may call: MD Discam Call To Free 1-888-449-SONY Sony Direct Response Center 1-(800)-222-7669 (United States only). or write to: Sony Direct Response Center 12451 Gateway CAUTION Blvd. Fort Myers, FL 33913 The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCM-M1 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 1 Sony Drive, Park
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Table of contents What you can do with your Editing camcorder ....................................... 5 Checking the disc information ........ 58 Checking supplied accessories .......... 7 Checking the track information ...... 59 Changing the index image ............... 62 Getting Started Moving tracks .................................... 64 Using this manual ............................... 8 Erasing tracks ..................................... 65 Step 1 Preparing the power Copying tracks .....
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Getting started What you can do with your camcorder Your camcorder can record in the MD DATA2 disc: •Moving pictures (movies) as long as 10 minutes in SP mode or 20 minutes in LP mode •Still pictures (photos) of up to 4,500 shots •Audio of up to 260 minutes. You can select the picture to play Hold the camcorder with both back directly by touching the LCD hands when recording. screen. Play or edit the picture by touching the menu displayed on the LCD screen. Insert the disc from the bottom of the
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What you can do with your camcorder Various functions available with MiniDisc Digital video edit functions (p. 58) Check the picture just after recording (p. 47) Draw on the picture (p. 78). Easy to move or erase the picture (p. 64, 65) Long audio recording including Listen to audio MD (p. 98). three photos - Interview recording (p. 36) 00:01 AUDIO STBY PHOTO 0001 0:00:01 6
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Getting started Checking supplied accessories Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder. 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 qs 0 qa 1 AC-VQ800 AC adaptor/charger (1) 7 Size AA (R6) battery for Remote (p. 10, 15) Commander (2) (p. 125) 2 AC power cord (1) (p. 10, 15) 8 Input pen (1) (p. 18) 3 MMD-650A MD DATA2 disc (1) (p. 16) 9 Tripod attachment (1) (p. 122) 4 ZK-ET1 connecting cord (1) (p. 15) 0 A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 35) 5 NP-F550 battery pack (1) (p. 10, 14) qa Lens cap (1
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— Getting Started — Using this manual As you read through this manual, the buttons and settings on your camcorder are shown in capital letters. For example, “set the POWER switch to CAMERA.” When you carry out an operation, you will hear a beep to indicate that the operation is being carried out. What is a “track”? A picture or audio recorded in the MiniDisc is called “track.” A track can be of any length and varies depending on how long you recorded the picture or audio. •Movie track The track
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Getting started Using this manual 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. Copyright precautions Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the provision of the copyright laws. Precautions on camcorder care •The LCD screen and/or the color viewfinder are manufactured using high- precision technology.
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Step 1 Preparing the power supply Charging the battery pack Use the battery pack after charging it for your camcorder. Your camcorder operates only with the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (L series). If you want to use the camcorder right away indoors, use on the AC adaptor/charger (p. 15). (1) Set the mode change switch to “CHARGE.” (2) Connect the power cord to the AC adaptor/charger. (3) Connect the power cord to a wall outlet. A beep sounds and the display window lights up. (4) Place the batter
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Getting started Step 1 Preparing the power supply Notes •When the mode change switch is set to VTR/CAMERA during charging, charging stops. •If the CHARGE lamp does not light or flash, check that the battery pack is correctly attached to the AC adaptor/charger. If it is not attached it will not be charged. •When you install the battery pack, be sure to not hit it to the terminal of the AC adaptor/charger. •Be sure that nothing metallic comes into contact with the metal parts of the unit or conne
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Step 1 Preparing the power supply Playing time MD DATA2 disc Playing time Playing time Battery pack on LCD screen with LCD closed NP-F550 (supplied) 80 (75) 100 (95) Audio MD Playing time Playing time Battery pack on LCD screen with LCD closed NP-F550 (supplied) 100 (95) 135 (130) •Approximate minutes when you use a fully charged battery •Numbers in parentheses indicate the time using a normally charged battery. •The battery life will be shorter if you use your camcorder in a cold environment.
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Getting started Step 1 Preparing the power supply What is ”InfoLITHIUM?” The “InfoLITHIUM” is a lithium ion battery pack which can exchange data with compatible electronic equipment about its battery consumption. Sony recommends that you use the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack with electronic equipment having the mark. Notes •The time display shows the approximate time when charging at 50°F to 86°F (10°C to 30°C). The time display may differ from the actual charging time depending on using conditio
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Step 1 Preparing the power supply Installing the battery pack Install the battery pack to use your camcorder outdoors. (1) Slide OPEN (BATT) down to open the battery compartment lid. (2) With the V mark pointing down, insert the battery pack until it clicks. (3) Shut the lid. 1 2 3 To remove the battery pack Open the lid and push the catch. Catch Note Put your hand by the battery compartment lid to prevent the battery pack from dropping. Remaining battery time indicator of the camcorder •Approx
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Getting started Step 1 Preparing the power supply Connecting to a wall outlet When you use your camcorder for a long time, we recommend that you power it from a wall outlet using the AC adaptor/charger. (1) Set the mode change switch to VTR/CAMERA. (2) Connect the power cord to a wall outlet. (3) Connect the power cord to the AC adaptor/charger. (4) Connect the connecting cord to the DC OUT connector of the AC adaptor/ charger. (5) Install the connecting cord to the camcorder. Insert the connec
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Step 2 Inserting an MD DATA2 disc Use an MD DATA2 disc. You cannot record on other types of MDs. (1) Lift the bOPEN protrusion and open the LCD panel until it stops. (2) Slide DISC EJECT on the bottom in the direction of the arrow and open the lid manually. (3) Insert the disc. Push the disc in the direction of the arrow deeply into the disc compartment with the label facing up. (4) Close the disc lid. DISC EJECT 1 2 2 34 1 To eject the disc Follow the procedure above, and take out the disc in
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Getting started Step 2 Inserting an MD DATA2 disc To prevent accidental erasure Slide open the tab at the side of the disc (so the tab is concealed). Rear of the disc 17
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Step 3 Using the touch panel You operate your camcorder by selecting the items on the index display or menu on the LCD screen. Select the tracks or menu items by touching with the input pen or a finger, or using the control dial. The operation will be described mainly by touching the LCD screen with the input pen in this manual. How to operate the menu is described here as an example. Using the input pen Example: turning off the beep (1) Pull out the input pen. Adjust the length of the input pe
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Getting started C A M E R A I N T Step 3 Using the touch panel (3) Set the POWER switch to PLAY/EDIT while pressing the small green button. The index display appears. If nothing is recorded in the disc, no index image will be displayed. (4) Touch SET UP on the left of the screen. (5) Touch BEEP. (6) Touch OFF. (7) Touch to close the menu. The index display appears. 3 OFF ERVIEW 45 REMAIN 01:23 SET UP RETURN LCD BRIGHT LCD COLOR VF BRIGHT CLOCK SET AVLS BEEP ON COMMANDER OFF 0001 00:07 67
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Step 3 Using the touch panel If the LCD screen is dirty •Do not use the input pen when the LCD screen is dirty or dusty. Doing so may damage the LCD screen. •If the LCD screen is dirty, turn the POWER switch to “OFF” first and then wipe the LCD screen lightly with a soft dry cloth. If the LCD screen does not react correctly to touching Calibrate it (p. 108). When PLEASE WAIT is displayed on the LCD screen Do not apply a mechanical shock to the camcorder, or disconnect the power source. Using th
