Sony DSR-200 operating instructions Editing onto another tape, Starting editing, To stop editing

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Editing onto another tape

Starting editing

(1) Set the POWER switch to ON and then set CAMCORDER/VTR to VTR.

(2) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to record over) into the recording VCR. Then insert your recorded tape into the digital camcorder.

(3) Play back the recorded tape on the digital camcorder until you locate the point where you want to start editing. Then set the digital camcorder to playback pause mode.

(4) Set the recording VCR to recording pause mode.

(5) Press Pon the digital camcorder and VCR simultaneously to start editing. To edit more scenes, repeat steps 3 to 5.

To stop editing

Press ¹on the digital camcorder and VCR.

Note on editing when using the A/V connecting cable

Press DISPLAY on the Remote Commander while editing onto another tape to turn off the display indicators. Otherwise, the indicators will be recorded on the tape.

Note on Fine Synchro Edit

If you connect a video deck that has the Fine Synchro Edit feature to the l LANC jack of the digital camcorder using a LANC cable (not supplied), the edit will be even more precise.

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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