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Sony DCR-VX2000 operating instructions Recording a picture, To enable smooth transition

Models: DCR-VX2000

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Recording a picture

Note on the recording mode

Your camcorder records and plays back in SP (standard play) mode and in LP (long play) mode. Select SP or LP in the menu settings. In LP mode, you can record 1.5 times as long as in SP mode.

When you record a tape on your camcorder in LP mode, we recommend playing the tape on your camcorder.

Note on the LOCK switch

When you slide the LOCK switch to the left, the POWER switch can no longer be set to MEMORY accidentally. The LOCK switch is set to the right as a default setting. We recommend that you set the LOCK switch to the left when you record on a mini DV cassette.

Note on the progressive mode

If you intend to use the images on your PC or play the images back as still images, we recommend that you set PROG. SCAN to ON in the menu settings before shooting (p. 34). The picture quality may improve in this mode, but if you shoot a moving subject, the image may shake when it is played back.

To enable smooth transition

Transition between the last scene you recorded and the next scene is smooth as long as you do not eject the cassette even if you turn off your camcorder. When you use a tape with cassette memory, however, you can make the transition smooth even after ejecting the cassette if you use the end search function (p. 25).

However, check the following:

•When you change the battery pack, set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG). •Do not mix recordings in the SP mode and ones in the LP mode on one tape.

Note on tape transition

The playback picture may be distorted or the time code may not be written properly between scenes when:

•You change the recording mode (SP/LP). •You record in LP mode.

If you leave your camcorder in standby mode for five minutes while the cassette is inserted

Your camcorder automatically turns off. This is to prevent tape wear and save battery power. To resume the standby mode, set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG), and to CAMERA again. When a cassette is not inserted, your camcorder does not turn off.

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Sony DCR-VX2000 operating instructions Recording a picture, To enable smooth transition

Contents

Digital Video Camera Recorder Declaration of Conformity Lithium ION Battery Dispose of ProperlyWelcome For customers in the U.S.A.Write-protect tab Quick Start GuideQuick Start Guide WindowViewfinder Recording a picture pGetting started Using this manualUsing this manual Copyright precautionsPrecautions on camcorder care Checking supplied accessories Batt Release Preparing the power supplyInstalling the battery pack To remove the battery packAfter charging the battery pack Preparing the power supply Charging the battery packRecording time Preparing the power supplyBattery pack Full charge Normal charge Charging timeIf the camcorder is immediately turned off Battery pack Playing time On LCD screen With LCD closedWhat is InfoLITHIUM? Playing timePreparing the power supply Connecting to a wall outlet PrecautionUsing a car battery To eject a cassette Inserting a cassetteREC START/STOP Recording a pictureRecording Basics Camera recording lamps MicrophoneRecording a picture To enable smooth transitionOpen Recording a picture Adjusting the LCD screenRecording in a low position After recordingOn the LCD screen backlight Recording a picture Adjusting the viewfinder Even if you adjust the viewfinder screen backlightWhen the shooting conditions are too bright When you shoot close to a subject Recording a picture Using the zoom featureTo zoom using the zoom lever To zoom using the zoom ringIndicators displayed during recording Time code Remaining tape indicatorWhen you manually adjust the exposure Shooting backlit subjects Back LightSpot Light Recording a picture Using the spot light functionTo cancel self-timer recording Recording a picture Self-timer recordingTo stop the self-timer before recording To record still pictures on tapes using the self-timerChecking the last recorded picture Rec Review Checking the recording END Search / Editsearch / Rec ReviewSearching the end point of the recording END Search Changing the next recording start point EditsearchPlaying back a tape To stop playbackPlayback Basics Playing back a tape To control the display of the screen indicatorsWhen monitoring on the LCD screen When you close the LCD panelRecording data Using the data code functionDate/time Various settings To not display the various settingsPlaying back a tape Various playback modes If your TV or VCR is a monaural type When you adjust the TV screenViewing the recording on TV If your TV is connected to a VCRTo do tape photo recording using the Remote Commander Advanced Recording OperationsNumber of still images recordable on a mini DV cassette Photo To cancel self-timer recordingIf the video printer is equipped with an S video input LineOn digital zooming To return to normal modeWhen shooting under fluorescent light Shooting with all the pixels PROG. ScanUsing the guide frame To clear the guide frameIf you set Guideframe to on To cancel the wide mode Using the wide modeMonotone Using the fader functionFader Overlap Wipe DOT RandomUsing the fader function To cancel the fader functionWhen the OVERLAP, WIPE, or DOT indicator appears When you turn the power off Using special effects Picture effectTo cancel the picture effect function While using the picture effect functionUsing special effects Digital effect Using special effects Digital effect To cancel the digital effectItems to be adjusted Program AE Shooting with manual adjustment Shooting with manual adjustment Adjusting exposure To return to automatic exposure modeWhen you focus in telephoto When shooting under fluorescent light or light bulbs Shooting with manual adjustment Adjusting the shutter speedTo return to automatic shutter speed mode When shooting at slow shutter speedWhen ND OFF flashes on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder Shooting with manual adjustment Using the ND filterTo erase the zebra pattern Setting MeaningTo activate the SteadyShot function again MenuIndicator Shooting conditions Adjusting the white balanceIf you have selected in step Adjusting the white balanceTo return to automatic adjustment Shooting when lighting conditions have changedSetting up the menu Adjusting recording level manually Sound recording levelTo clear the recording level adjustment display To adjust the recording level automaticallyAdjusting recording level manually Sound recording level When MIC Level is set to AutoSound input through the Audio L/R jacks or DV IN/OUT jack Advanced Presetting the adjustment for picture quality Custom presetTo check the custom preset setting Presetting the adjustment for picture qualityTo cancel using the custom preset To return to the standard settingSelecting the best mode Using the Program AE functionTo cancel using the Program AE function Using the Program AE functionEven if the Program AE function is selected About the depth of fieldDepth of field Shallow Deep To focus in infinity Focusing manuallyTo return to the autofocus mode To shoot with auto focusing momentarilyExample Interval recordingEven if you press Index Mark during interval recording To cancel the interval recordingInterval recording On recording timeFrame by frame recording Cut recording To cancel the cut recordingMarking an Index To cancel index markingRecording mode a Standby mode bAdvanced Playback Operations Quickly locating a scene using the zero set memory functionWhen there is a blank portion between pictures on a tape Zero SET Memory functions also in standby modeSearching for the index point using cassette memory Searching for a recording by index Index searchTo stop searching Mark Searching for the index point without using cassette memoryIf you mark an index onto an external input signal Searching for a recording by index Index searchIf you use a tape without cassette memory Searching a recording by date Date search Searching for the date using cassette memorySearching a recording by date Date search Searching for the date without using cassette memorySearching for a photo Photo search/ Photo scan Searching for a photo using cassette memoryTo stop scanning Scanning photoPictures processed by the picture effect function Playing back a tape with picture effectsTo cancel the digital effect function Playing back a tape with digital effectsPictures processed by the digital effect function Using the A/V connecting cable When you have finished dubbing the tapeDubbing a tape If you use a Lanc cable Using an i.LINK cable DV connecting cableWhen you have finished dubbing a tape Dubbing a tapeDubbing only desired scenes Digital program editing Preparation 1 Connecting the VCRUsing the digital program editing function If you connect using an i.LINK cable DV connecting cableSet the IR Setup code CGM Brand Remote control codeSetting your camcorder and the VCR to face each other Buttons to cancel recording pause on the VCRDubbing only desired scenes Digital program editing Confirming the VCR operation When the VCR does not operate correctlyOthers Melody Others ED I T SET Control ADJ Test Return 10,11 Errors in editingIf the VCR does not operate correctly Operation 1 Making ProgramsOn a blank portion of the tape To cancel erasingErasing the last program Erasing all programsTo end the digital program editing function To cancel erasing all programsTo cancel a program you have set To stop dubbingAfter capturing images and sound OUT Video AudioWhen you have finished recording Using the Remote CommanderRecording video or TV programs If you do various playbacks on the VCR during recording On the commander modeOn index signal Recording video or TV programsVideo Before recording Inserting a scene from a VCR Insert editing To change the insert end point When the inserted picture is played backTo insert a scene without setting the insert end point Inserting a scene from a VCR Insert editingConnecting the microphone with the MIC jack Connecting the audio equipment with the MIC jackAudio dubbing Dubbing with the supplied microphone Dubbing with the Audio L/R jacksTo play back the sound Power switchAudio dubbing Adding an audio sound on a recorded tape Monitoring the new recorded soundTo add new sound more precisely Audio dubbingIf you make all the connections If you set the write-protect tab of the tape to lockVacation Superimposing a titleSuperimposing a title If the Full mark appears Title settingTo erase all the titles To cancel erasing100 Superimposing a title Erasing a title101 Making your own titlesTo erase a character 102Making your own titles To change a title you have stored103 Labeling a cassetteTo change the label you have made When the ----- indicator has fewer than 10 spaces104 Labeling a cassetteErasing the cassette memory data 105Erasing each item’s data separately 106 Changing the menu settings 107Customizing Your Camcorder To make the menu display disappear Changing the menu settings109 Slide Show QualityPrint Mark Protect111 LTR Size 112MIC Level Clock SET113 Resetting the date and time Year changes as followsIf you do not set the date and time Memory Stick formatted by a computer Using a Memory Stick introductionBefore using a Memory Stick 115116 Using a Memory Stick introductionUsing a Memory Stick introduction Inserting a Memory Stick 117To eject a Memory Stick Image quality settings Setting Display Meaning118 119 Differences in image quality modeImage quality mode Memory capacity Image quality modeWhen the Power switch is set to Memory 120Before operation Recording images continuously 121If the capacity of the Memory Stick becomes full Continuous shooting settingsSetting Meaning indicator on the screen 122123 Self-timer memory photo recording124 ChromBackground blue Still image 125To change the still image to be superimposed To change the mode settingTo cancel Memory MIX 126127 Recording an image from a mini DV tape as a still imageRecording a still image from other equipment When recording an image through the Video jack128 Recording an image from a mini DV tape as a still image129 When recording the image through the DV IN/OUT jack130 Copying still images from a mini DV tape Photo saveCopying still images from a mini DV tape Photo save To cancel copyingWhen the memory of the Memory Stick is full 131To stop memory photo playback When no images are recorded on the Memory StickViewing a still picture Memory Photo playback 132133 Playing back six recorded images at a time index screenOn data file name Recommended Windows environment Viewing the recorded images using a personal computerViewing a still picture Memory Photo playback To return to the normal playback screen single screen135 To stop copying in the middleDuring copying 136 If you press Display in standby or recording modeTo pause during a slide show Playing back images continuously137 To stop or end the slide showIf the write-protect tab on the Memory Stick is set to Lock To cancel image protectionPreventing accidental erasure Image protection 138Deleting selected images To cancel deleting an imageDeleting images 139Deleting images Deleting all the images 140To cancel deleting all the images in the Memory Stick 141Deleting images To cancel writing print marks Writing a print mark Print mark142 Selecting cassette types Copyright signalUsable cassettes 143Usable cassettes Audio mode When you play back a dual sound track tape144a 145 About i.LINK146 TroubleshootingRecording mode Symptom Cause and/or Corrective ActionsTroubleshooting Playback mode147 Recording and playback modes 148149 When operating using the Memory StickOthers 150151 Self-diagnosis display 152Five-digit display Cause and/or Corrective Actions Moisture condensation has occurred Battery is dead or nearly dead153 You need to eject the cassette154 Memory Stick format error155 Using your camcorder abroadUsing your camcorder abroad Simple setting of clock by time differenceMoisture condensation Maintenance information and precautionsHow to prevent moisture condensation 156157 Maintenance informationCleaning the video head Cleaning the LCD screenOn handling tapes PrecautionsCharging the vanadium-lithium battery Camcorder operation159 Maintenance information and precautionsAC power adaptor Battery packIf batteries are leaking 160161 SpecificationsIdentifying the parts and controls CamcorderQuick Reference Identifying the parts and controls 163When using additional filters 164Removing the lens hood Fastening the grip strap Attaching the shoulder strap 165Ua us ud Uj uk ul 167 Identifying the parts and controls Remote CommanderTo prepare the Remote Commander 168Display window 169 Identifying the parts and controls Operation indicators170 Quick Function GuideY, Z Index171 K, L