Sony DSR-200 Focusing manually, To return to autofocus mode, To record a very distant subject

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Focusing manually

To return to autofocus mode

Set FOCUS to AUTO. The findicator in the viewfinder disappears.

Shooting in relatively dark places

Shoot at wide-angle after focusing in the telephoto position.

Shooting in fast-moving subjects relatively bright places

Shoot at wide-angle.

To record a very distant subject

Push FOCUS down to INFINITY. The lens focuses on the most distant subject while FOCUS is held down. When it is released, manual focus mode is resumed.

Use this function when shooting through a window or a screen, to focus on a most distant subject.

Notes on manual focusing

The following indicators may appear:

when recording a very distant subject. when the subject is too close to focus on.

When you shoot close to the subject

Shoot at wide-angle.

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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 @¢ Contr knob p @ª Microphone holder attaching point @£ Tally lamp 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 use the Remote Commander To prepare 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 digital camcorder to the tripod adaptor Attaching optional accessoriesTo 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 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 packTo 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 When you shoot a subject using a telephoto zoom Using the zoom featureZooming speed Variable speed zooming Hints for better shooting Hints for better shooting Release LockTo stop playback Checking the recorded pictureTo 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 the house current Using alternative power sourcesAdvanced operations Charging the attached battery pack To remove the adaptorChanging the mode settings VTRItems for Camcorder mode only Selecting the mode setting of each itemItems 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 picturesPhoto recording To use the remote commander to take a photoTo use a flash Interval recording To cancel 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 momentarilyTo 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 Adjusting the shutter speed To return to automatic shutter speed modeSlow 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 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 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 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 levelTo attenuate the recording level Adjusting the recording soundTo 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 DVStarting editing Editing onto another tapeTo 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 cassettesPreparing the battery pack Tips for using 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 OthersPower sources Using your digital camcorder abroadDifference in color systems Power Trouble checkDigital camcorder OperationWind Picture Trouble checkOthers 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