Operating Guide for Sony VX-2000

16mm Work Order Required Proficiency Required

3 Chip Digital Camcorder

Media Loan VX-2000 Package includes:

Sony VX-2000 Digital Camcorder

AC Adapter with DC Cable

Remote Control

RCA & S-VHS Dubbing Cables

Density Case

Specifications:

Image Device: 3 CCD’s (Charged Coupled Device)

Video Recording System: Two rotary heads, helical scanning system

Video Signal: NTSC color

Format: Use mini DV cassette ME (metal evaporative)

Recording and Playback Time: 1 hour with a DVM60ME tape @SP

Resolution: Over 500 lines

Viewfinder: Color LCD

Zoom: 12x optical; 48x digital;

Photo shot: Captures more than 510 images in SP mode on a 60-minute tape

Minimum Illumination: 2 lux (F 1.6);

Audio Recording Format: Rotary heads, PCM (Pulse Code

Modulation) system:16 bit (48 kHz) , or 12 bit (32kHz)

Mic: 4-capsule stereo w/external mini jack

Battery Power: Typical recording time (with a full charged battery) 40 min with standard, 4.5 hours with extended

Avoid mechanical shock

Keep camcorder away from strong magnetic fields or mechanical vibration

Keep Power switch set to off when not in use Do NOT get wet or use near water

Do NOT aim at the sun or other bright objects Do NOT expose camcorder to

extreme temperatures

Do NOT leave unattended (remember borrower is totally responsible for loss or damage)

Do NOT touch lens surface

Do NOT try to clean viewfinder or LCD panel Do NOT lift or carry by viewfinder

Do NOT wrap up the camcorder and use, to prevent internal heat buildup

Do NOT force camera to accept tape

Make sure that there are no protruding labels on the tape (may interfere with

cassette insertion)

Remember to always test equipment before checking out & returning to Media Loan

Special Features:

A/V Digital Fader and Overlap Transitions: Fades to from black or from previous still pictures

Photo Mode: Records still image and audio signal for 7 seconds

Interval and Frame Recording: For six frame recording and time-lapse effects

2-Speed Search Feature Steadyshot Picture Stabilization

Zebra-Pattern Feature: Indicates overexposed areas

Full Range Auto Focus: From macro to infinity

ND Filter: Prevents picture from going out of focus under bright conditions

Manual Controls:

Program Auto Exposure (3-mode AE): Shutter priority, Iris priority, and Natural night mode

Manual exposure: Iris and gain (20 step), shutter speed (16 speeds)

Manual White Balance

Custom Preset: Controls auto exposure shift, white balance shift, color level control, gain shift and sharpness control

Manual Focus Ring: With focus indicator

Editing:

DV Interface: For direct input and output, digital-to digital audio and video editing with virtually no quality loss (A/V control)

Time Code: For hour, minute, second, and frame; identifies and locates scenes for editing

Control L (LANC): Local Application Control Bus

System; used for controlling the tape transport of video equipment and attached peripherals

Media Loan

The Library Group

(360) 867-6253

The Evergreen State College

Olympia, WA 98505

 

 

http://www.evergreen.edu/media

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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