Changing the mode settings, Vtr | Sony DSR-200 manual

Changing the mode settings

You can change the mode settings in the menu system to further enjoy the features and functions of the digital camcorder.

(1) Open the cover, then press MENU to display the menu.

(2) Press or to select the desired item, then press EXECUTE.

(3) Press or to select the desired setting, then press EXECUTE. For some items, you may need to repeat steps 2 and 3.

(4) Press MENU to erase the menu display.

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MENU

CAMCORDER

MENU
D ZOOM	OFF
ZEBRA
COMMANDER
BEEP
FRAME REC
INT REC
SLOW SHTR
[ MENU ] : END

VTR

MENU

COMMANDER VTR4 BEEP

AUDIO MIX

CM SEARCH

DATA CODE

CLOCK SET

[ MENU ] : END

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2

EXECUTE

MENU
D ZOOM					OFF
ZEBRA

COMMANDERMENU
BEEP
FRAMEDRECZOOM
INT RECZEBRA					OFF
SLOW SHTRCOMMANDER
		BEEP
[ MENU ] : END
		FRAMEMENUREC
		INT REC
		SLOWDSHTRZOOM
				ZEBRA
		[ MENUCOMMANDER] : END
				BEEP		ON
				FRAME REC
				INT REC
				SLOW SHTR
				[ MENU ] : END


				MENU

				BEEP		ON
						OFF
				[ MENU ] : END

3 1

2

EXECUTE

MENU
BEEP	ON
	OFF
[ MENU ] : END

MENU

DZOOM ZEBRA COMMANDER

BEEPOFF FRAME REC

INT REC SLOW SHTR

[ MENU ] : END

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Sony DSR-200 operating instructions Changing the mode settings, Vtr

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 @¢ Contr knob p @ª Microphone holder attaching point @£ Tally lamp p@ Grip 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 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 Attaching the battery adaptor To remove the battery adaptor aTo 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 Adjusting the white balance Selecting the appropriate mode· 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 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 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 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 Starting editing Editing onto another tapeTo stop 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 Preparing the battery pack Tips for using the battery packWhen to replace 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 Power sources Using your digital camcorder abroadDifference in color systems Power Trouble checkDigital camcorder Operation Wind Picture Trouble checkOthers 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