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Sony DCR-VX9000 Adjusting the recording sound, Checking the recording level, Adjusting the recording level automatically

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Adjusting the recording sound

You can adjust the recording sound level. Use headphones (not supplied) to monitor the sound when you adjust.

Checking the recording level

Use the level indicator in the display window.

If the input level is excessive, the PEAK indicator lights. If the PEAK indicator remains lit, adjust the recording sound manually.

PEAK

REC LEVEL

Adjusting the recording level automatically

Set the REC LEVEL switch to AUTO.

REC LEVEL

AUTOMANU

Contents

Page Welcome to digital video WARNING Table of contents Using this manual Note on TV color systems Precaution on copyright Precautions on digital camcorder care Checking supplied accessories Attaching the viewfinder Charging and installing the battery pack Charging the battery pack Charging and installing the battery pack Battery life To remove the battery pack Notes on charging the battery pack Installing the battery pack Inserting a cassette To eject the cassette To prevent accidental erasure Camera recording To stop recording momentarily [a] (Standby mode) To finish recording [b] To focus the viewfinder lens [c] To adjust the contrast and the brightness of the viewfinder [d] Camera recording Note on Standby mode Note on time code display Note on recording Note on the beep sound Using the zoom feature Hints for better shooting Hints for better shooting START/STOP [f] [g] [f] Place the digital camcorder on a flat surface or use a tripod Caution on carrying [h] Caution on the viewfinder [i] Checking the recorded picture Connections for playback Connecting directly to a TV/VCR with Video/Audio input jacks If your TV is already connected to a VCR If your TV or VCR is a monaural type To connect to a TV or VCR without Video/Audio input jacks Playing back a tape Various playback modes Using alternative power sources Using the mains Charging the attached battery pack To remove the adaptor WARNING PRECAUTION Notes on the VTR/CAMERA lamp Changing the mode settings Selecting the mode setting of each item Changing the mode settings CUSTOM* <RETURN> <SET> <COLOR LEV/SHARPNESS/WB SHIFT/AE SHIFT> <RESET Items for VTR mode only AUDIO MIX WIDE PB* <OFF/ON Fade-inand fade-out Overlapping two pictures Using the wide mode function Using the wide mode function To cancel wide mode To watch a tape recorded in 16:9 wide mode on a wide-screenTV Notes on wide mode Photo recording Interval recording Cut recording Selecting automatic or manual mode When to adjust aperture, shutter speed, and gain manually Relation of aperture, shutter speed and gain Focusing manually When to use manual focus Focusing manually Focusing manually To return to autofocus mode Shooting in relatively dark places Shooting fast-movingsubjects in relatively bright places To record a very distant subject Adjusting the aperture Adjusting the shutter speed To adjust the SLOW SHTR (shutter) or S (shutter) PRESET menu items SLOW SHTR S PRESET Adjusting the shutter speed To select the Best Shutter Speed Subject Shutter speed Notes on the slow shutter speed Adjusting the gain Adjusting the gain To adjust the G (gain) PRESET menu item Note on the gain Adjusting the white balance Selecting the appropriate mode Adjusting white balance manually Locking the white balance setting (One-pushwhite balance mode) Notes on the ∑ indicator in the viewfinder Notes on white balance Shooting when the lighting condition changes Using the ND filter Using the zebra pattern Adjusting the recording sound Checking the recording level Adjusting the recording level automatically Adjusting the recording level manually Adjusting the recording sound To use external microphone MIC SELECT Releasing the STEADY SHOT function Making a custom preset To turn off custom preset To turn on custom preset again To restore the standard settings To check the custom preset settings Note on custom preset Re-recordinga picture in the middle of a recorded tape Searching the recorded picture Searching the recorded picture with the date or time – Cassette memory search Searching the recorded picture without using cassette memory Displaying recording data Editing onto another tape Before editing Starting editing Replacing recording on a tape Audio dubbing Making connections Recording Changing the lithium battery in the digital camcorder Changing the lithium battery Resetting the date and time Notes on video cassettes Usable cassettes Copyright signal Notes on the DV cassette Tips for using the battery pack Preparing the battery pack When to replace the battery pack Notes on the rechargeable battery pack Notes on charging Notes on the terminals Maintenance information and precautions Moisture condensation Video head cleaning Removing dust from inside the viewfinder Precautions Digital camcorder care AC power adaptor Charging Others Using your digital camcorder abroad Power sources Difference in color systems Trouble check Digital camcorder Trouble check Picture Others AC power adaptor Specifications Identifying the parts @™ BRIGHT knob (p. 13) #º Lens hood cap (p. 12) @£ TALLY lamp (p. 13) #¡ EDITSEARCH button (p. 19) @¢ CONTR knob (p. 13) Identifying the parts #§ Eyecup $¢ Tally lamp/Rear Remote Commander sensor $∞ MIC (PLUG IN POWER) jack (p. 14) Page Attaching the shoulder pad cushion Attaching the side cushion Remote Commander To prepare the Remote Commander Note on battery life To avoid damage from possible battery leakage To use the Remote Commander About the ID of the Remote Commander Remote control direction Remote Commander sensors Notes on the Remote Commander In the viewfinder In the display window Attaching the shoulder strap Warning indicators Index