Attaching the viewfinder, Getting started

Getting started

Attaching the viewfinder

Before using the digital camcorder, attach the viewfinder. (1) Loosen the viewfinder release ring.

(2) Slide the viewfinder onto the attaching plate.

(3) Adjust the position of the viewfinder, then tighten the viewfinder release ring.

(4) Attach the 8 pin connector to the VIEW FINDER jack on the digital camcorder. Match ridge on 8 pin connector to the ridge on the jack.

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Note on the VIEW FINDER jack

This VIEW FINDER jack is specially designed for this digital camcorder. Do not connect anything else to this VIEW FINDER jack.

To remove the viewfinder

Loosen viewfinder release ring. Then pull stopper [a] up, and while holding, slide viewfinder off the attaching plate.

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Sony DSR-200 operating instructions Attaching the viewfinder, Getting started, To remove the viewfinder

Contents

Digital Camcorder For the customers in the U.S.A For the customers in Canada Table of contents Using this manual Precaution on copyrightPrecautions on digital camcorder care Before you begin Checking supplied accessories Wireless Remote Commander 1 p.11CR2025 Lithium Battery 1 p 4A/V connecting cable 1 p Identifying 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 p Remote Commander To avoid damage from possible battery leakage To prepare the Remote CommanderTo use the Remote Commander About the ID of the Remote Commander Menu Remote control direction Remote Commander Sensors Manual focusing indicator p Viewfinder Display window Attaching the shoulder strap To 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 connector Attaching the battery adaptor To remove the battery adaptor aTo remove the battery pack b Checking the remaining battery indicator c To 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 erasure Camera recording Basic operations When ND on flashes in the viewfinder To stop recording momentarily aTo finish recording b To focus the viewfinder lens c Camera recording To change the directionality of the built-in microphoneTo monitor the sound while recording To record through an external microphone To 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 Lock To begin re-recording Checking the recorded pictureTo stop playback Connections for playback If you connect directly to a monitor If 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 jacks Using the Remote Commander Playing back a tape Various playback modes Advanced operations Using alternative power sourcesUsing the house current Charging the attached battery pack To remove the adaptor Changing the mode settings VTR Items 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 setting When fading in a When fading out bTo cancel the fade-in/fade-out function Fade-in and fade-out To cancel the overlap function Overlapping two pictures To 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 recording Selecting automatic or manual mode To focus manually When to adjust aperture, shutter speed, and gain manually Shooting dark environments adjust gain manuallySettings for each item Relation of aperture, shutter speed and gain Focusing manually When to use manual focus Focusing manually Shooting with auto focusing momentarily To 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 mode Slow 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 Adjusting the white balance Selecting the appropriate mode· one-push white balance mode 3200K indoor mode To 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 microphone Adjusting the recording level automatically Checking the recording level To 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 again Making a custom preset Adjusts Adjustment value To turn off custom preset To turn on custom preset againTo restore the standard settings To check the custom preset settings Searching the recorded picture Mode To stop searching If your tape has blank portions between pictures When bars ------ appear Displaying recording data Editing onto another tape Before editingTo connect the VCR without DV in jack Recorder with DV To stop editing Editing onto another tapeStarting editing Audio dubbing Making connectionsTo use additional audio line in a To use an additional microphone To adjust the volume Audio dubbingRecording To stop recording Changing the lithium battery in the digital camcorder Additional information Changing the lithium battery in the digital camcorder Changing the lithium battery Resetting the date and time To correct the date and time settingTo check the preset date and time Year changes as follows Compatibility of Dvcam and DV formats Differences between Dvcam and DV formatsDvcam and DV cassettes Compatibility on playback Compatibility on editing using DV connectors Limitations on editing Copyright signal Usable cassettes When 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 camcorder Maintenance information and precautions Video head cleaning Precautions Removing dust from inside the viewfinderDigital camcorder operation On Handling Tapes AC power adaptor Digital camcorder careCharging Others Difference in color systems Using your digital camcorder abroadPower sources Power Trouble checkDigital camcorder Operation Wind Others Trouble checkPicture AC power adaptor When the Charge lamp flashesSymptom Corrective Actions When the Charge lamp does not flash again Specifications Lens Battery is weak or dead Tape is near the endTape has run out Some other trouble has occurred Y, Z K, L

Sony DSR-200 Attaching the viewfinder, Getting started, To remove the viewfinder

Models: DSR-200

Getting started

Attaching the viewfinder

To remove the viewfinder