Sony DSR-200 operating instructions Inserting a cassette

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Inserting a cassette

Use a standard DVCAM cassette with logo*. 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.

Note on the cassette

Mini DVCAM cassettes and Mini DV cassettes cannot be used.

* is a trademark.

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Contents Digital Camcorder For the customers in the U.S.A For the customers in CanadaTable of contents Using this manual Precaution on copyrightPrecautions on digital camcorder care Before you beginChecking supplied accessories Wireless Remote Commander 1 p.11CR2025 Lithium Battery 1 p 4A/V connecting cable 1 pIdentifying the parts @ª Microphone holder attaching point @£ Tally lamp p @¢ Contr knob p@ Grip Identifying the parts ¼AUDIO Mode switch p » ¼Á ª£ ¢ ¤Headphones jack p ¤l Lanc jack Tally lamp/Rear Remote Commander sensor pAudio DUB button p *£ Video controls p ¢MONITOR Level dial pRemote Commander To prepare the Remote Commander To use the Remote CommanderTo avoid damage from possible battery leakage About the ID of the Remote Commander MenuRemote control direction Remote Commander SensorsManual focusing indicator p ViewfinderDisplay window Attaching the shoulder strapAttaching optional accessories Attaching digital camcorder to the tripod adaptorTo remove the digital camcorder from the tripod Attaching optional accessories Attaching the external microphone with XLR connectorAttaching the battery adaptor To remove the battery adaptor aTo remove the battery pack b Checking the remaining battery indicator cAttaching the viewfinder Getting startedTo remove the viewfinder Charging and installing the battery pack Charging the battery packCharging time Charging and installing the battery pack Battery lifeTo remove the battery pack Installing the battery pack Inserting a cassette To eject the cassette To prevent accidental erasureCamera recording Basic operationsWhen ND on flashes in the viewfinder To stop recording momentarily aTo finish recording b To focus the viewfinder lens cCamera recording To change the directionality of the built-in microphoneTo monitor the sound while recording To record through an external microphoneTo select Fs 48k a or Fs 32k b recording mode Using the zoom feature When you shoot a subject using a telephoto zoomZooming speed Variable speed zooming Hints for better shooting Hints for better shooting Release LockChecking the recorded picture To stop playbackTo begin re-recording Connections for playback If you connect directly to a monitorIf your monitor is already connected to a VCR If your monitor or VCR has a BNC jackIf your monitor or VCR is a monaural type To connect to a TV without Video/Audio input jacksUsing the Remote Commander Playing back a tapeVarious playback modes Using alternative power sources Using the house currentAdvanced operations Charging the attached battery pack To remove the adaptorChanging the mode settings VTRSelecting the mode setting of each item Items for Camcorder mode onlyItems for both Camcorder and VTR modes Changing the mode settings Items for VTR mode onlyWhen Digital Mode is set to Overlap About Frame REC and INT REC settingWhen fading in a When fading out bTo cancel the fade-in/fade-out function Fade-in and fade-outTo cancel the overlap function Overlapping two picturesTo use the remote commander to take a photo Photo recordingTo use a flash To cancel interval recording Interval recordingTo stop interval recording To cancel cut recording Cut recordingSelecting automatic or manual mode To focus manuallyWhen to adjust aperture, shutter speed, and gain manually Shooting dark environments adjust gain manuallySettings for each item Relation of aperture, shutter speed and gainFocusing manually When to use manual focusFocusing manually Shooting with auto focusing momentarilyFocusing manually To return to autofocus modeTo record a very distant subject Adjusting the aperture To return to automatic aperture modeAbout the depth of focus field Adjusting the shutter speed To return to automatic shutter speed modeSlow Shtr Adjusting the shutter speed To select the Best Shutter SpeedSubject Shutter speed Adjusting the gain To return to automatic gain modeTo use the AGC Limit function Adjusting the gain To adjust the G gain Preset menu itemAdjusting the white balance Selecting the appropriate mode· one-push white balance mode 3200K indoor modeAdjusting the white balance Adjusting white balance manuallyTo return to automatic white balance mode Shooting when the lighting condition changes Using the ND filter When ND on flashes in the viewfinderWhen ND OFF flashes in the viewfinder Using the zebra pattern Adjusting the recording sound Selecting and setting audio modeLINE/MIC switches setting and recording sound Built-in microphoneAdjusting the recording level automatically Checking the recording levelAdjusting the recording sound To attenuate the recording levelTo reduce wind noise of the built-in microphone Releasing the Steady Shot function To activate the Steady Shot function againMaking a custom preset Adjusts Adjustment valueTo turn off custom preset To turn on custom preset againTo restore the standard settings To check the custom preset settingsSearching the recorded picture ModeTo stop searching If your tape has blank portions between picturesWhen bars ------ appear Displaying recording dataEditing onto another tape Before editingTo connect the VCR without DV in jack Recorder with DVEditing onto another tape Starting editingTo stop editing Audio dubbing Making connectionsTo use additional audio line in a To use an additional microphoneTo adjust the volume Audio dubbingRecording To stop recordingChanging the lithium battery in the digital camcorder Additional informationChanging the lithium battery in the digital camcorder Changing the lithium batteryResetting the date and time To correct the date and time settingTo check the preset date and time Year changes as followsCompatibility of Dvcam and DV formats Differences between Dvcam and DV formatsDvcam and DV cassettes Compatibility on playbackCompatibility on editing using DV connectors Limitations on editingCopyright signal Usable cassettesTips for using the battery pack Preparing the battery packWhen to replace the battery pack Tips for using the battery pack Maintenance information and precautions How to prevent moisture condensationMoisture condensation Inside the digital camcorderMaintenance information and precautions Video head cleaningPrecautions Removing dust from inside the viewfinderDigital camcorder operation On Handling TapesAC power adaptor Digital camcorder careCharging OthersUsing your digital camcorder abroad Power sourcesDifference in color systems Power Trouble checkDigital camcorder OperationWind Trouble check PictureOthers AC power adaptor When the Charge lamp flashesSymptom Corrective Actions When the Charge lamp does not flash againSpecifications LensBattery is weak or dead Tape is near the endTape has run out Some other trouble has occurredY, Z K, L