Sony DSR-200 operating instructions To eject the cassette, To prevent accidental erasure

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To eject the cassette

Open the cassette compartment cover and press 6. After the cassette rises, take it out, then close the cover.

You cannot eject the cassette while C MEMORY appears in the viewfinder because the digital camcorder is still writing information into the cassette memory. After C MEMORY disappears the cassette automatically rises.

When ejecting the cassette, never close the cassette compartment cover until the cassette is completely removed.

To prevent accidental erasure

Slide the tab on the cassette to expose the red mark. If you insert the cassette with the

red mark exposed, the beeps sound, the and 6 indicators flash in the viewfinder and display window, and you cannot record.

To re-record on this tape, slide the tab back out, covering the red mark.

Getting started

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Contents Digital Camcorder For the customers in Canada For the customers in the U.S.ATable of contents Precaution on copyright Using this manualPrecautions on digital camcorder care Before you beginWireless Remote Commander 1 p.11 Checking supplied accessoriesCR2025 Lithium Battery 1 p 4A/V connecting cable 1 pIdentifying the parts @¢ Contr knob p @ª Microphone holder attaching point @£ Tally lamp p@ Grip Identifying the parts » ¼Á ª£ ¢ ¤ ¼AUDIO Mode switch pTally lamp/Rear Remote Commander sensor p Headphones jack p ¤l Lanc jackAudio DUB button p *£ Video controls p ¢MONITOR Level dial pRemote Commander To use the Remote Commander To prepare the Remote CommanderTo avoid damage from possible battery leakage Menu About the ID of the Remote CommanderRemote Commander Sensors Remote control directionViewfinder Manual focusing indicator pAttaching the shoulder strap Display windowAttaching digital camcorder to the tripod adaptor Attaching optional accessoriesTo remove the digital camcorder from the tripod Attaching the external microphone with XLR connector Attaching optional accessoriesTo remove the battery adaptor a Attaching the battery adaptorTo remove the battery pack b Checking the remaining battery indicator cGetting started Attaching the viewfinderTo remove the viewfinder Charging the battery pack Charging and installing the battery packCharging time Battery life Charging and installing the battery pack To remove the battery pack Installing the battery pack Inserting a cassette To prevent accidental erasure To eject the cassetteBasic operations Camera recordingTo stop recording momentarily a When ND on flashes in the viewfinderTo finish recording b To focus the viewfinder lens cTo change the directionality of the built-in microphone Camera recordingTo monitor the sound while recording To record through an external microphoneTo select Fs 48k a or Fs 32k b recording mode When you shoot a subject using a telephoto zoom Using the zoom featureZooming speed Variable speed zooming Hints for better shooting Release Lock Hints for better shootingTo stop playback Checking the recorded pictureTo begin re-recording If you connect directly to a monitor Connections for playbackIf your monitor or VCR has a BNC jack If your monitor is already connected to a VCRIf your monitor or VCR is a monaural type To connect to a TV without Video/Audio input jacksPlaying back a tape Using the Remote CommanderVarious playback modes Using the house current Using alternative power sourcesAdvanced operations To remove the adaptor Charging the attached battery packVTR Changing the mode settingsItems for Camcorder mode only Selecting the mode setting of each itemItems for both Camcorder and VTR modes Items for VTR mode only Changing the mode settingsWhen Digital Mode is set to Overlap About Frame REC and INT REC settingWhen fading out b When fading in aTo cancel the fade-in/fade-out function Fade-in and fade-outOverlapping two pictures To cancel the overlap functionPhoto recording To use the remote commander to take a photoTo use a flash Interval recording To cancel interval recordingTo stop interval recording Cut recording To cancel cut recordingTo focus manually Selecting automatic or manual modeShooting dark environments adjust gain manually When to adjust aperture, shutter speed, and gain manuallySettings for each item Relation of aperture, shutter speed and gainWhen to use manual focus Focusing manuallyShooting with auto focusing momentarily Focusing manuallyTo return to autofocus mode Focusing manuallyTo record a very distant subject To return to automatic aperture mode Adjusting the apertureAbout the depth of focus field To return to automatic shutter speed mode Adjusting the shutter speedSlow Shtr To select the Best Shutter Speed Adjusting the shutter speedSubject Shutter speed To return to automatic gain mode Adjusting the gainTo use the AGC Limit function To adjust the G gain Preset menu item Adjusting the gainSelecting the appropriate mode Adjusting the white balance· one-push white balance mode 3200K indoor modeAdjusting white balance manually Adjusting the white balanceTo return to automatic white balance mode Shooting when the lighting condition changes When ND on flashes in the viewfinder Using the ND filterWhen ND OFF flashes in the viewfinder Using the zebra pattern Selecting and setting audio mode Adjusting the recording soundLINE/MIC switches setting and recording sound Built-in microphoneChecking the recording level Adjusting the recording level automaticallyTo attenuate the recording level Adjusting the recording soundTo reduce wind noise of the built-in microphone To activate the Steady Shot function again Releasing the Steady Shot functionAdjusts Adjustment value Making a custom presetTo turn on custom preset again To turn off custom presetTo restore the standard settings To check the custom preset settingsMode Searching the recorded pictureIf your tape has blank portions between pictures To stop searchingDisplaying recording data When bars ------ appearBefore editing Editing onto another tapeTo connect the VCR without DV in jack Recorder with DVStarting editing Editing onto another tapeTo stop editing Making connections Audio dubbingTo use additional audio line in a To use an additional microphoneAudio dubbing To adjust the volumeRecording To stop recordingAdditional information Changing the lithium battery in the digital camcorderChanging the lithium battery Changing the lithium battery in the digital camcorderTo correct the date and time setting Resetting the date and timeTo check the preset date and time Year changes as followsDifferences between Dvcam and DV formats Compatibility of Dvcam and DV formatsDvcam and DV cassettes Compatibility on playbackLimitations on editing Compatibility on editing using DV connectorsUsable cassettes Copyright signalPreparing the battery pack Tips for using the battery packWhen to replace the battery pack Tips for using the battery pack How to prevent moisture condensation Maintenance information and precautionsMoisture condensation Inside the digital camcorderVideo head cleaning Maintenance information and precautionsRemoving dust from inside the viewfinder PrecautionsDigital camcorder operation On Handling TapesDigital camcorder care AC power adaptorCharging OthersPower sources Using your digital camcorder abroadDifference in color systems Trouble check PowerDigital camcorder OperationWind Picture Trouble checkOthers When the Charge lamp flashes AC power adaptorSymptom Corrective Actions When the Charge lamp does not flash againLens SpecificationsTape is near the end Battery is weak or deadTape has run out Some other trouble has occurredK, L Y, Z