Sony DSR-200 operating instructions Trouble check, Picture, Others

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Trouble check

Picture

Symptom		Cause and/or Corrective Action
The image on the viewfinder		• The viewfinder lens is not adjusted.
screen is not clear.		mAdjust the viewfinder lens. (p. 27)

A vertical band appears when		• The contrast between the subject and background is too high.
a subject such as lights or a		The digital camcorder is not malfunctioning.
candle flame is shot against a		mChange locations.
dark background.

A vertical band appears when		• The digital camcorder is not malfunctioning.
shooting a very bright subject.
The picture is “noisy” or		• The video heads may be dirty.
hardly visible.		mClean the heads using the Sony DV-12CL cleaning cassette
		(not supplied). (p. 86)
	vindicator flashes in the	• The video heads may be dirty.
viewfinder.		mClean the heads using the Sony DV-12CL cleaning cassette
		(not supplied). (p. 86)
Battery remaining indicator		• The ambient temperature is too low.
does not indicate full õ		• The battery pack is completely dead, and cannot be
when you insert a charged		recharged.
battery pack.		mUse another battery pack. (p. 84)

While editing using the DV		• Remove the DV connecting cable, and connect it again.
connecting cable, recording		• The player or the cassette are not DVCAM format.
picture cannot be
monitored.

Others

Symptom	Cause and/or Corrective Action
The supplied Remote	• COMMANDER is set to OFF in the menu system.
Commander does not work.	mSet it to VTR4 or ID. (p. 41)
	• VTR4/ID/VTR2 on the Remote Commander is set to ID.
	mRegister the ID of the Remote Commander to the digital
	camcorder. (p. 13)
	• Something is blocking the infrared rays.
	mRemove the obstacle.
	• The batteries are not inserted with the correct polarity.
	mInsert the batteries with the correct polarity. (p. 12)
	• The batteries are dead.
	mInsert new ones. (p. 12)

There is dust in the	• To lift the viewfinder press PUSH and while holding, open
viewfinder.	the viewfinder. Clean the viewfinder surface. (p. 87)

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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 @ Grip @ª Microphone holder attaching point @£ Tally lamp p@¢ Contr knob p 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 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 connectorAttaching the battery adaptor To remove the battery adaptor aTo remove the battery pack b 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 itemAdjusting the white balance Selecting the appropriate mode· one-push white balance 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 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 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 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 DVTo stop editing Editing onto another tapeStarting 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 cassettesWhen to replace the battery pack Tips for using the battery packPreparing 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 OthersDifference in color systems Using your digital camcorder abroadPower sources Power Trouble checkDigital camcorder OperationWind Others Trouble checkPicture 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