Using the zebra pattern | Sony DSR-200 specs

Using the zebra pattern

You can set the digital camcorder to display a zebra pattern (diagonal stripes) [a] in the portion of the picture in the viewfinder where the brightness exceeds a certain level. The portion of the picture where the zebra pattern appears is an area of high brightness and overexposure. You can check the picture level of a subject by displaying the zebra pattern.

Before you start recording, use the zebra pattern as a guide for adjusting the aperture, gain, and shutter speed.

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

(2) Press or to select ZEBRA, then press EXECUTE.

(3) Press or to select ON, then press EXECUTE.

(4) Press MENU to erase the menu display.

Advanced

1

MENU

[a]

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

2
2	MENU
	ZEBRA	OFF
		ON
	[ MENU ] : END

3
3	MENU
	D ZOOM
	ZEBRA	ON
	COMMANDER
	BEEP
	FRAME REC
	INT REC
	SLOW SHTR
	[ MENU ] : END

operations

Note on shooting with the zebra pattern

Even though you see the zebra pattern in the viewfinder, the zebra pattern is not recorded.

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Sony DSR-200 operating instructions Using the zebra pattern

Contents

Digital Camcorder For the customers in Canada For the customers in the U.S.A Table of contents Before you begin Using this manualPrecaution on copyright Precautions on digital camcorder care 4A/V connecting cable 1 p Checking supplied accessoriesWireless Remote Commander 1 p.11 CR2025 Lithium Battery 1 p Identifying the parts @ª Microphone holder attaching point @£ Tally lamp p @¢ Contr knob p@ Grip Identifying the parts » ¼Á ª£ ¢ ¤ ¼AUDIO Mode switch p ¢MONITOR Level dial p Headphones jack p ¤l Lanc jackTally lamp/Rear Remote Commander sensor p Audio DUB button p *£ Video controls p Remote Commander To prepare the Remote Commander To use 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 optional accessories Attaching digital camcorder to the tripod adaptorTo remove the digital camcorder from the tripod Attaching the external microphone with XLR connector Attaching optional accessories Checking the remaining battery indicator c Attaching the battery adaptorTo remove the battery adaptor a To remove the battery pack b Attaching the viewfinder Getting startedTo remove the viewfinder Charging and installing the battery pack Charging the battery packCharging time Charging and installing the battery pack Battery lifeTo remove the battery pack Installing the battery pack Inserting a cassette To prevent accidental erasure To eject the cassette Basic operations Camera recording To focus the viewfinder lens c When ND on flashes in the viewfinderTo stop recording momentarily a To finish recording b To record through an external microphone Camera recordingTo change the directionality of the built-in microphone To monitor the sound while recording To select Fs 48k a or Fs 32k b recording mode Using the zoom feature When you shoot a subject using a telephoto zoomZooming speed Variable speed zooming Hints for better shooting Release Lock Hints for better shooting Checking the recorded picture To stop playbackTo begin re-recording If you connect directly to a monitor Connections for playback To connect to a TV without Video/Audio input jacks If your monitor is already connected to a VCRIf your monitor or VCR has a BNC jack If your monitor or VCR is a monaural type Playing back a tape Using the Remote Commander Various playback modes Using alternative power sources Using the house currentAdvanced operations To remove the adaptor Charging the attached battery pack VTR Changing the mode settings Selecting the mode setting of each item Items for Camcorder mode onlyItems for both Camcorder and VTR modes About Frame REC and INT REC setting Changing the mode settingsItems for VTR mode only When Digital Mode is set to Overlap Fade-in and fade-out When fading in aWhen fading out b To cancel the fade-in/fade-out function Overlapping two pictures To cancel the overlap function To use the remote commander to take a photo Photo recordingTo use a flash To cancel interval recording Interval recordingTo stop interval recording Cut recording To cancel cut recording To focus manually Selecting automatic or manual mode Relation of aperture, shutter speed and gain When to adjust aperture, shutter speed, and gain manuallyShooting dark environments adjust gain manually Settings for each item When to use manual focus Focusing manually Shooting with auto focusing momentarily Focusing manually Focusing manually To return to autofocus modeTo record a very distant subject Adjusting the aperture To return to automatic aperture modeAbout the depth of focus field To return to automatic shutter speed mode Adjusting the shutter speed Slow Shtr Adjusting the shutter speed To select the Best Shutter SpeedSubject Shutter speed Adjusting the gain To return to automatic gain modeTo use the AGC Limit function To adjust the G gain Preset menu item Adjusting the gain 3200K indoor mode Adjusting the white balanceSelecting the appropriate mode · one-push white balance mode Adjusting the white balance Adjusting white balance manuallyTo return to automatic white balance mode Shooting when the lighting condition changes Using the ND filter When ND on flashes in the viewfinderWhen ND OFF flashes in the viewfinder Using the zebra pattern Built-in microphone Adjusting the recording soundSelecting and setting audio mode LINE/MIC switches setting and recording sound Checking the recording level Adjusting the recording level automatically Adjusting the recording sound To attenuate the recording levelTo 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 check the custom preset settings To turn off custom presetTo turn on custom preset again To restore the standard settings Mode Searching the recorded picture If your tape has blank portions between pictures To stop searching Displaying recording data When bars ------ appear Recorder with DV Editing onto another tapeBefore editing To connect the VCR without DV in jack Editing onto another tape Starting editingTo stop editing To use an additional microphone Audio dubbingMaking connections To use additional audio line in a To stop recording To adjust the volumeAudio dubbing Recording Additional information Changing the lithium battery in the digital camcorder Changing the lithium battery Changing the lithium battery in the digital camcorder Year changes as follows Resetting the date and timeTo correct the date and time setting To check the preset date and time Compatibility on playback Compatibility of Dvcam and DV formatsDifferences between Dvcam and DV formats Dvcam and DV cassettes Limitations on editing Compatibility on editing using DV connectors Usable cassettes Copyright signal Tips for using the battery pack Preparing the battery packWhen to replace the battery pack Tips for using the battery pack Inside the digital camcorder Maintenance information and precautionsHow to prevent moisture condensation Moisture condensation Video head cleaning Maintenance information and precautions On Handling Tapes PrecautionsRemoving dust from inside the viewfinder Digital camcorder operation Others AC power adaptorDigital camcorder care Charging Using your digital camcorder abroad Power sourcesDifference in color systems Operation PowerTrouble check Digital camcorder Wind Trouble check PictureOthers When the Charge lamp does not flash again AC power adaptorWhen the Charge lamp flashes Symptom Corrective Actions Lens Specifications Some other trouble has occurred Battery is weak or deadTape is near the end Tape has run out K, L Y, Z