Connections for playback

You can use this digital camcorder as a VCR by connecting it to monitor for playback. There are some ways to connect the digital camcorder to monitor. When monitoring the playback picture by connecting the digital camcorder to monitor, we recommend you to use house current for power source.

Connecting directly to a monitor with Video/Audio input jacks

If you connect directly to a monitor

Open the jack cover and connect the digital camcorder to the inputs on the monitor by using the supplied A/V connecting cable.

S VIDEO OUT	S VIDEO IN
[a]	S VIDEO IN
VIDEO OUT	VIDEO IN
	VIDEO IN
[b]
AUDIO OUT	AUDIO IN
	AUDIO IN
: Signal flow

If you are going to connect the digital camcorder using the S video cable [a], you do not need to connect the yellow (video) plug of the A/V connecting cable [b].

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Sony DSR-200 operating instructions Connections for playback, If you connect directly to a monitor

Contents

Digital Camcorder For the customers in the U.S.A For the customers in Canada Table of contents Precautions on digital camcorder care Using this manualPrecaution on copyright Before you begin CR2025 Lithium Battery 1 p Checking supplied accessoriesWireless Remote Commander 1 p.11 4A/V connecting cable 1 p Identifying the parts @¢ Contr knob p @ª Microphone holder attaching point @£ Tally lamp p@ Grip Identifying the parts ¼AUDIO Mode switch p » ¼Á ª£ ¢ ¤ Audio DUB button p *£ Video controls p Headphones jack p ¤l Lanc jackTally lamp/Rear Remote Commander sensor p ¢MONITOR Level dial p Remote Commander To use the Remote Commander To prepare the Remote CommanderTo avoid damage from possible battery leakage 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 Attaching digital camcorder to the tripod adaptor Attaching optional accessoriesTo remove the digital camcorder from the tripod Attaching optional accessories Attaching the external microphone with XLR connector To remove the battery pack b Attaching the battery adaptorTo remove the battery adaptor a 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 eject the cassette To prevent accidental erasure Camera recording Basic operations To finish recording b When ND on flashes in the viewfinderTo stop recording momentarily a To focus the viewfinder lens c To monitor the sound while recording Camera recordingTo change the directionality of the built-in microphone 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 Hints for better shooting Release Lock To stop playback Checking the recorded pictureTo begin re-recording Connections for playback If you connect directly to a monitor If your monitor or VCR is a monaural type If your monitor is already connected to a VCRIf your monitor or VCR has a BNC jack To connect to a TV without Video/Audio input jacks Using the Remote Commander Playing back a tape Various playback modes Using the house current Using alternative power sourcesAdvanced operations Charging the attached battery pack To remove the adaptor Changing the mode settings VTR Items for Camcorder mode only Selecting the mode setting of each itemItems for both Camcorder and VTR modes When Digital Mode is set to Overlap Changing the mode settingsItems for VTR mode only About Frame REC and INT REC setting To cancel the fade-in/fade-out function When fading in aWhen fading out b Fade-in and fade-out To cancel the overlap function Overlapping two pictures Photo recording To use the remote commander to take a photoTo use a flash Interval recording To cancel interval recordingTo stop interval recording To cancel cut recording Cut recording Selecting automatic or manual mode To focus manually Settings for each item When to adjust aperture, shutter speed, and gain manuallyShooting dark environments adjust gain manually Relation of aperture, shutter speed and gain Focusing manually When to use manual focus Focusing manually Shooting with auto focusing momentarily 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 Adjusting the shutter speed To return to automatic shutter speed mode 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 Adjusting the gain To adjust the G gain Preset menu item · one-push white balance mode Adjusting the white balanceSelecting the appropriate 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 LINE/MIC switches setting and recording sound Adjusting the recording soundSelecting and setting audio mode Built-in microphone Adjusting the recording level automatically Checking the recording level To attenuate the recording level Adjusting the recording soundTo reduce wind noise of the built-in microphone Releasing the Steady Shot function To activate the Steady Shot function again Making a custom preset Adjusts Adjustment value To restore the standard settings To turn off custom presetTo turn on custom preset again 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 To connect the VCR without DV in jack Editing onto another tapeBefore editing Recorder with DV Starting editing Editing onto another tapeTo stop editing To use additional audio line in a Audio dubbingMaking connections To use an additional microphone Recording To adjust the volumeAudio dubbing 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 To check the preset date and time Resetting the date and timeTo correct the date and time setting Year changes as follows Dvcam and DV cassettes Compatibility of Dvcam and DV formatsDifferences between Dvcam and DV formats Compatibility on playback Compatibility on editing using DV connectors Limitations on editing Copyright signal Usable cassettes Preparing the battery pack Tips for using the battery packWhen to replace the battery pack Tips for using the battery pack Moisture condensation Maintenance information and precautionsHow to prevent moisture condensation Inside the digital camcorder Maintenance information and precautions Video head cleaning Digital camcorder operation PrecautionsRemoving dust from inside the viewfinder On Handling Tapes Charging AC power adaptorDigital camcorder care Others Power sources Using your digital camcorder abroadDifference in color systems Digital camcorder PowerTrouble check Operation Wind Picture Trouble checkOthers Symptom Corrective Actions AC power adaptorWhen the Charge lamp flashes When the Charge lamp does not flash again Specifications Lens Tape has run out Battery is weak or deadTape is near the end Some other trouble has occurred Y, Z K, L

Connections for playback

If you connect directly to a monitor

S VIDEO OUT

AUDIO OUT