Sony DSR-200 operating instructions For the customers in the U.S.A, For the customers in Canada

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WARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM ION BATTERY.

LITHIUM ION BATTERY.

DISPOSE OF PROPERLY.

You can return your unwanted lithium ion batteries to your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center.

Note: In some areas the disposal of lithium ion batteries in household or business trash may be prohibited.

For the Sony Service Center nearest you call 1-800-222-SONY (United States only)

For the Sony Factory Service Center nearest you call 416-499-SONY (Canada only)

Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion battery.

For the customers in the U.S.A.

WARNING

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 installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

—Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

—Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

—Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

—Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

For the customers in CANADA

CAUTION

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE THIS POLARIZED AC PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.

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Contents Digital Camcorder For the customers in the U.S.A For the customers in CanadaTable of contents Precautions on digital camcorder care Using this manualPrecaution on copyright Before you beginCR2025 Lithium Battery 1 p Checking supplied accessoriesWireless Remote Commander 1 p.11 4A/V connecting cable 1 pIdentifying the parts @ Grip @ª Microphone holder attaching point @£ Tally lamp p@¢ Contr knob p Identifying the parts ¼AUDIO Mode switch p » ¼Á ª£ ¢ ¤Audio DUB button p *£ Video controls p Headphones jack p ¤l Lanc jackTally lamp/Rear Remote Commander sensor p ¢MONITOR Level dial pRemote Commander To avoid damage from possible battery leakage To prepare the Remote CommanderTo use the Remote Commander About the ID of the Remote Commander MenuRemote control direction Remote Commander SensorsManual focusing indicator p ViewfinderDisplay window Attaching the shoulder strapTo remove the digital camcorder from the tripod Attaching optional accessoriesAttaching digital camcorder to the tripod adaptor Attaching optional accessories Attaching the external microphone with XLR connectorTo remove the battery pack b Attaching the battery adaptorTo remove the battery adaptor a Checking the remaining battery indicator cTo remove the viewfinder Attaching the viewfinderGetting started Charging time Charging and installing the battery packCharging the battery pack To remove the battery pack Charging and installing the battery packBattery life Installing the battery pack Inserting a cassette To eject the cassette To prevent accidental erasureCamera recording Basic operationsTo finish recording b When ND on flashes in the viewfinderTo stop recording momentarily a To focus the viewfinder lens cTo monitor the sound while recording Camera recordingTo change the directionality of the built-in microphone To record through an external microphoneTo select Fs 48k a or Fs 32k b recording mode Zooming speed Variable speed zooming Using the zoom featureWhen you shoot a subject using a telephoto zoom Hints for better shooting Hints for better shooting Release LockTo begin re-recording Checking the recorded pictureTo stop playback Connections for playback If you connect directly to a monitorIf your monitor or VCR is a monaural type If your monitor is already connected to a VCRIf your monitor or VCR has a BNC jack To connect to a TV without Video/Audio input jacksUsing the Remote Commander Playing back a tapeVarious playback modes Advanced operations Using alternative power sourcesUsing the house current Charging the attached battery pack To remove the adaptorChanging the mode settings VTRItems for both Camcorder and VTR modes Selecting the mode setting of each itemItems for Camcorder mode only When Digital Mode is set to Overlap Changing the mode settingsItems for VTR mode only About Frame REC and INT REC settingTo cancel the fade-in/fade-out function When fading in aWhen fading out b Fade-in and fade-outTo cancel the overlap function Overlapping two picturesTo use a flash To use the remote commander to take a photoPhoto recording To stop interval recording To cancel interval recordingInterval recording To cancel cut recording Cut recordingSelecting automatic or manual mode To focus manuallySettings for each item When to adjust aperture, shutter speed, and gain manuallyShooting dark environments adjust gain manually Relation of aperture, shutter speed and gainFocusing manually When to use manual focusFocusing manually Shooting with auto focusing momentarilyTo record a very distant subject Focusing manuallyTo return to autofocus mode About the depth of focus field Adjusting the apertureTo return to automatic aperture mode Adjusting the shutter speed To return to automatic shutter speed modeSlow Shtr Subject Shutter speed Adjusting the shutter speedTo select the Best Shutter Speed To use the AGC Limit function Adjusting the gainTo return to automatic gain mode Adjusting the gain To adjust the G gain Preset menu item· one-push white balance mode Adjusting the white balanceSelecting the appropriate mode 3200K indoor modeTo return to automatic white balance mode Adjusting the white balanceAdjusting white balance manually Shooting when the lighting condition changes When ND OFF flashes in the viewfinder Using the ND filterWhen ND on flashes in the viewfinder Using the zebra pattern LINE/MIC switches setting and recording sound Adjusting the recording soundSelecting and setting audio mode Built-in microphoneAdjusting the recording level automatically Checking the recording levelTo reduce wind noise of the built-in microphone Adjusting the recording soundTo attenuate the recording level Releasing the Steady Shot function To activate the Steady Shot function againMaking a custom preset Adjusts Adjustment valueTo restore the standard settings To turn off custom presetTo turn on custom preset again To check the custom preset settingsSearching the recorded picture ModeTo stop searching If your tape has blank portions between picturesWhen bars ------ appear Displaying recording dataTo connect the VCR without DV in jack Editing onto another tapeBefore editing Recorder with DVTo stop editing Editing onto another tapeStarting editing To use additional audio line in a Audio dubbingMaking connections To use an additional microphoneRecording To adjust the volumeAudio dubbing To stop recordingChanging the lithium battery in the digital camcorder Additional informationChanging the lithium battery in the digital camcorder Changing the lithium batteryTo check the preset date and time Resetting the date and timeTo correct the date and time setting Year changes as followsDvcam and DV cassettes Compatibility of Dvcam and DV formatsDifferences between Dvcam and DV formats Compatibility on playbackCompatibility on editing using DV connectors Limitations on editingCopyright signal Usable cassettesWhen to replace the battery pack Tips for using the battery packPreparing the battery pack Tips for using the battery pack Moisture condensation Maintenance information and precautionsHow to prevent moisture condensation Inside the digital camcorderMaintenance information and precautions Video head cleaningDigital camcorder operation PrecautionsRemoving dust from inside the viewfinder On Handling TapesCharging AC power adaptorDigital camcorder care OthersDifference in color systems Using your digital camcorder abroadPower sources Digital camcorder PowerTrouble check OperationWind Others Trouble checkPicture Symptom Corrective Actions AC power adaptorWhen the Charge lamp flashes When the Charge lamp does not flash againSpecifications LensTape has run out Battery is weak or deadTape is near the end Some other trouble has occurredY, Z K, L
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