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3-060-791-11 (1)
Digital
Video Camera
Recorder
Operating Instructions
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly,
and retain it for future reference.
Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the
serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers
whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No. DCR-VX2000 Model No. AC-
Serial No. Serial No.
DCR-VX2000
©2000 Sony Corporation
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Welcome! Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony Digital Handycam camcorder. With your Digital Handycam, you can capture life’s precious moments with superior picture and sound quality. Your Digital Handycam is loaded with advanced features, but at the same time it is very easy to use. You will soon be producing home video that you can enjoy for years to come. For the customers in the U.S.A. WARNING If you have any questions about this product, you may call: Sony Customer Information Cente
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Quick Start Guide Quick Start Guide This guide introduces you to the basic way of recording/ playback. See the pages in parentheses “( )” for more information. Connecting the power cord (p. 13) Use the battery pack when using your camcorder outdoors (p. 9). Connect the plug with its v mark facing toward the LCD panel side. AC power adaptor Open the DC IN jack (supplied) cover. Inserting a cassette (p. 14) 3 Close the cassette 2 Push the middle 1 While pressing the compartment by portion of the
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Quick Start Guide MEMORY VCR CAMERA OFF (CHG) MEMORY VCR CAMERA OFF (CHG) MEMORY VCR CAMERA OFF (CHG) Recording a picture (p. 15) Viewfinder When the LCD panel 1 Remove the hood cap. is closed, use the viewfinder placing your eye against its eyecup. 4 Press START/ 2 Set the POWER switch to STOP. Your CAMERA while pressing the camcorder small green button. The date starts and time is indicated for five recording. To seconds. stop recording, POWER press START/ 3 Slide OPEN STOP again. POWER back i
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— Getting started — Using this manual As you read through this manual, buttons and settings on your camcorder are shown in capital letters. e.g. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. When you carry out an operation, you can hear a beep or a melody sound to indicate that the operation is being carried out. Note on cassette memory Your camcorder is based on the DV format. You can only use mini DV cassettes with your camcorder. We recommend that you use a tape with cassette memory . The functions which r
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Getting started Using this manual Note on TV color systems TV color systems differ from country to country. To view your recordings on a TV, you need an NTSC system-based TV. Copyright precautions Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the provision of the copyright laws. Precautions on camcorder care •The LCD screen and the viewfinder are manufactured using high-precision technology. However, t
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Checking supplied accessories Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder. 12 3 4 56 9 78 0 qa qs 1 Wireless Remote Commander (1) 7 A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 30, 73) (p. 167) 8 Hood cap (1) (p. 15) 2 AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power 9 Shoulder strap (1) (p. 165) adaptor (1), Power cord (1) (p. 10) 0 Application software: PictureGear 3 NP-F330 battery pack (1) (p. 9, 10) 4.1Lite (CD ROM) (1) (p. 134) 4 Size AA (R6) battery for Remote qa Lens hood (1) (p. 164) Commander
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Getting started Step 1 Preparing the power supply Installing the battery pack Install the battery pack to use your camcorder outdoors. (1) Lift up the viewfinder. (2) Insert the battery pack in the direction of the V mark on the battery pack. Slide the battery pack until it is locked. 12 To remove the battery pack Lift up the viewfinder. Slide the battery pack out in the direction of the arrow while pressing BATT RELEASE down. BATT RELEASE 9
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MEMORY VCR CAMERA OFF (CHG) Step 1 Preparing the power supply Charging the battery pack Use the battery pack after charging it. Your camcorder operates only with the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (L series). (1) Open the DC IN jack cover and connect the AC power adaptor supplied with your camcorder to the DC IN jack with the plug’s v mark facing toward the LCD panel side. (2) Connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor. (3) Connect the power cord to a wall outlet. (4) Set the POWER switch to OF
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Getting started Step 1 Preparing the power supply Until your camcorder calculates the actual remaining battery time “- - - - min” appears in the display window. While charging the battery pack, no indicator appears or the indicator flashes in the display window in the following cases: – The battery pack is not installed correctly. – The AC power adaptor is disconnected. – Something is wrong with the battery pack. Charging time Battery pack Full charge (Normal charge) NP-F330 (supplied) 150 (90)
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Step 1 Preparing the power supply Playing time Battery pack Playing time Playing time on LCD screen with LCD closed NP-F330 (supplied) 90 (80) 110 (95) NP-F530 150 (135) 190 (165) NP-F550 185 (165) 225 (195) NP-F730 305 (275) 385 (345) NP-F730H/F750 375 (335) 460 (415) NP-F930 475 (430) 605 (540) NP-F950 570 (510) 705 (630) NP-F960 680 (610) 830 (745) Approximate minutes of playing time when you use a fully charged battery Numbers in parentheses “( )” indicate the time using a normally charged
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Getting started Step 1 Preparing the power supply Connecting to a wall outlet When you use your camcorder for a long time, we recommend that you power it from a wall outlet using the AC power adaptor. (1) Open the DC IN jack cover and connect the AC power adaptor to the DC IN jack on your camcorder with the plug’s v mark facing toward the LCD panel side. (2) Connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor. (3) Connect the power cord to a wall outlet. 12 Precaution The set is not disconnected fro
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Step 2 Inserting a cassette (1) Install the power source. (2) While pressing the small blue button on the EJECT switch, slide it in the direction of the arrow. After the cassette lid is opened, the cassette compartment automatically opens. (3) Push the middle portion of the back of the cassette to insert it. Insert the cassette in a straight line deeply into the cassette compartment with the window facing out and the write-protect tab facing upward. (4) Close the cassette compartment by pressin
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Recording – Basics MEMORY CAMERA VCR OFF (CHG) MEMORY VCR CAMERA OFF (CHG) POWER — Recording – Basics — Recording a picture Your camcorder automatically focuses for you. (1) Remove the hood cap and pull the hood cap string to fix it. (2) Install the power source and insert a cassette. See “Step 1” and “Step 2” for more information (p. 9 to 14). (3) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA while pressing the small green button. Your camcorder is set to the standby mode. (4) Slide OPEN in the direction of t
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Recording a picture Note on the recording mode Your camcorder records and plays back in SP (standard play) mode and in LP (long play) mode. Select SP or LP in the menu settings. In LP mode, you can record 1.5 times as long as in SP mode. When you record a tape on your camcorder in LP mode, we recommend playing the tape on your camcorder. Note on the LOCK switch When you slide the LOCK switch to the left, the POWER switch can no longer be set to MEMORY accidentally. The LOCK switch is set to the
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Recording – Basics Recording a picture Adjusting the LCD screen The LCD panel is opened up to 90 degrees and it rotates about 90 degrees to the viewfinder side and about 180 degrees to the lens side. If you turn the LCD panel over so that it faces the other way in standby or recording mode, the indicator appears on the LCD screen and in the viewfinder (Mirror mode). 180 180° ° 90° OPEN To close the LCD panel, set it vertically and swing it into the camcorder body until it clicks. Note When open
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Recording a picture Adjusting the brightness of the LCD screen To adjust the brightness of the LCD screen, press LCD BRIGHT + or –. The battery life is longer when the LCD panel is closed. Use the viewfinder instead of the LCD screen to save the battery power. To brighten To darken On the LCD screen backlight You can change the brightness of the backlight. Select LCD B.L. in the menu settings (p. 107). Even if you do the LCD screen adjustment using the LCD BRIGHT +/– buttons, or using LCD B.L. a
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Recording – Basics Recording a picture Adjusting the viewfinder If you record pictures with the LCD panel closed, check the picture with the viewfinder. Adjust the viewfinder lens to your eyesight so that the indicators in the viewfinder come into sharp focus. Lift up the viewfinder and move the viewfinder adjustment lever. To adjust the brightness of the viewfinder screen, use the VF B.L. item in the menu settings (p. 107). Even if you adjust the viewfinder screen backlight The recorded picture
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Recording a picture Using the zoom feature To zoom using the zoom lever Press the power zoom lever a little for a slower zoom. Press it deeper for a faster zoom. Using the zoom function sparingly results in better-looking recordings. “T” side: for telephoto (subject appears closer) “W” side: for wide-angle (subject appears farther away) W T W T When you shoot close to a subject If you cannot get a sharp focus, press the “W” side of the power zoom lever until the focus is sharp. You can shoot a s
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Recording – Basics Recording a picture Using the disital zoom – Zoom greater than 12× Zoom greater than 12× is performed digitally, if you set D ZOOM to 24× or 48× in the menu settings. The digital zoom function is set to OFF as a default setting (p. 107). If you use the digital zoom function, the picture quality deteriorates. W T The right-ended portion of the bar shows the digital zooming zone. The digital zooming zone appears when you set D ZOOM to 24× or 48×. You cannot use the digital zoom:
