Digital Camcorder

3-858-622-22(1)

Operating Instructions

Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.

Owner‘s Record

The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.

Model No. DSR-200

Serial No.

DSR-200

DSR-200 U/C 3-858-622-22(1). E

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Sony DSR-200 operating instructions Digital Camcorder

Contents

Digital Camcorder For the customers in Canada For the customers in the U.S.A Table of contents Precaution on copyright Using this manualPrecautions on digital camcorder care Before you begin Wireless Remote Commander 1 p.11 Checking supplied accessoriesCR2025 Lithium Battery 1 p 4A/V connecting cable 1 p Identifying the parts @¢ Contr knob p @ª Microphone holder attaching point @£ Tally lamp p@ Grip Identifying the parts » ¼Á ª£ ¢ ¤ ¼AUDIO Mode switch p Tally lamp/Rear Remote Commander sensor p Headphones jack p ¤l Lanc jackAudio DUB button p *£ Video controls p ¢MONITOR Level dial p Remote Commander To use the Remote Commander To prepare the Remote CommanderTo avoid damage from possible battery leakage Menu About the ID of the Remote Commander Remote Commander Sensors Remote control direction Viewfinder Manual focusing indicator p Attaching the shoulder strap Display window Attaching digital camcorder to the tripod adaptor Attaching optional accessoriesTo remove the digital camcorder from the tripod Attaching the external microphone with XLR connector Attaching optional accessories To remove the battery adaptor a Attaching the battery adaptorTo remove the battery pack b Checking the remaining battery indicator c Getting 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 prevent accidental erasure To eject the cassette Basic operations Camera recording To stop recording momentarily a When ND on flashes in the viewfinderTo finish recording b To focus the viewfinder lens c To change the directionality of the built-in microphone Camera recordingTo monitor the sound while recording To record through an external microphone To 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 Release Lock Hints for better shooting To stop playback Checking the recorded pictureTo begin re-recording If you connect directly to a monitor Connections for playback If your monitor or VCR has a BNC jack If your monitor is already connected to a VCRIf your monitor or VCR is a monaural type To connect to a TV without Video/Audio input jacks Playing back a tape Using the Remote Commander Various playback modes Using the house current Using alternative power sourcesAdvanced operations To remove the adaptor Charging the attached battery pack VTR Changing the mode settings Items for Camcorder mode only Selecting the mode setting of each itemItems for both Camcorder and VTR modes Items for VTR mode only Changing the mode settingsWhen Digital Mode is set to Overlap About Frame REC and INT REC setting When fading out b When fading in aTo cancel the fade-in/fade-out function Fade-in and fade-out Overlapping two pictures To cancel the overlap function Photo recording To use the remote commander to take a photoTo use a flash Interval recording To cancel interval recordingTo stop interval recording Cut recording To cancel cut recording To focus manually Selecting automatic or manual mode Shooting dark environments adjust gain manually When to adjust aperture, shutter speed, and gain manuallySettings for each item Relation of aperture, shutter speed and gain When to use manual focus Focusing manually Shooting with auto focusing momentarily Focusing manually To 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 To return to automatic shutter speed mode Adjusting the shutter speed Slow 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 To adjust the G gain Preset menu item Adjusting the gain Selecting the appropriate mode Adjusting the white balance· one-push white balance mode 3200K indoor mode Adjusting 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 Selecting and setting audio mode Adjusting the recording soundLINE/MIC switches setting and recording sound Built-in microphone Checking the recording level Adjusting the recording level automatically To attenuate the recording level Adjusting the recording soundTo reduce wind noise of the built-in microphone To activate the Steady Shot function again Releasing the Steady Shot function Adjusts Adjustment value Making a custom preset To turn on custom preset again To turn off custom presetTo restore the standard settings To check the custom preset settings Mode Searching the recorded picture If your tape has blank portions between pictures To stop searching Displaying recording data When bars ------ appear Before editing Editing onto another tapeTo connect the VCR without DV in jack Recorder with DV Starting editing Editing onto another tapeTo stop editing Making connections Audio dubbingTo use additional audio line in a To use an additional microphone Audio dubbing To adjust the volumeRecording To stop recording Additional information Changing the lithium battery in the digital camcorder Changing the lithium battery Changing the lithium battery in the digital camcorder To correct the date and time setting Resetting the date and timeTo check the preset date and time Year changes as follows Differences between Dvcam and DV formats Compatibility of Dvcam and DV formatsDvcam and DV cassettes Compatibility on playback Limitations on editing Compatibility on editing using DV connectors Usable cassettes Copyright signal Preparing the battery pack Tips for using the battery packWhen to replace the battery pack Tips for using the battery pack How to prevent moisture condensation Maintenance information and precautionsMoisture condensation Inside the digital camcorder Video head cleaning Maintenance information and precautions Removing dust from inside the viewfinder PrecautionsDigital camcorder operation On Handling Tapes Digital camcorder care AC power adaptorCharging Others Power sources Using your digital camcorder abroadDifference in color systems Trouble check PowerDigital camcorder Operation Wind Picture Trouble checkOthers When the Charge lamp flashes AC power adaptorSymptom Corrective Actions When the Charge lamp does not flash again Lens Specifications Tape is near the end Battery is weak or deadTape has run out Some other trouble has occurred K, L Y, Z