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When you use your camcorder for a long time, we recommend that you power it from a
wall outlet using the AC Adaptor.

(1) Open the DC IN jack cover and connect the AC 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 Adaptor.
(3) Connect the power cord to a wall outlet.

Precaution
The set is not disconnected from the AC power source (house current) as long as it is
connected to the wall outlet, even if the set itself has been turned off.

Notes
•The power cord must only be changed at an authorized service shop.
•AC Adaptor can supply power even if the battery pack is attached to your camcorder.
•The DC IN jack has source priority. This means that the battery pack cannot supply

any power if the power cord is connected to the DC IN jack, even when the power
cord is not plugged into a wall outlet.

Using a car battery
Use the Sony DC Adaptor/Charger (optional).

Set the date and time when you use your camcorder for the first time. "CLOCK SET"
will be displayed each time that you set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY
unless you set the date and time settings.
If you do not use your camcorder for about four months, the date and time may be
cleared from memory (bars may appear) because the built-in rechargeable battery
installed in your camcorder will have been discharged (p.160).
First, set the year, then the month, the day, the hour and then the minute.

(1) Press MENU to display the menu in the standby mode.
(2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select 

, then press the dial.

(3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select CLOCK SET, then press the dial.
(4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to adjust to the desired year, then press the dial.
(5) Set the month, day and hour by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial and

pressing the dial.

(6) Set the minute by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial and pressing the dial by

the time signal. The clock starts to move.

(7) Press MENU to erase the menu display.

If you do not set the date and time
“– –:– –:– –” (time) and “--- -- ----” (date) are recorded on the data code of the tape and
the “Memory Stick.”

Note on the time indicator
The internal clock of your camcorder operates on a 12-hour cycle.
•12:00 AM stands for midnight.
•12:00 PM stands for noon.

S E T U P   M E N U

CLOCK  SET
LTR SIZE
DEMO  MODE
   RETURN

MANUAL  SET

AUTO  SHTR
PROG. SCAN

S E T U P   M E N U

CLOCK  SET
LTR SIZE
DEMO  MODE
   RETURN

S E T U P   M E N U

CLOCK  SET
LTR SIZE
DEMO  MODE
   RETURN

S E T U P   M E N U

CLOCK  SET
LTR SIZE
DEMO  MODE
   RETURN

JAN   1 2003
1 2 : 0 0 : 0 0 AM

2003  

JAN   1

12  00  AM

JUL   4 2003

    5 : 3 0 : 0 0 PM

2003  

JUL   4

5  30  PM

2003  JAN   1

12  00  AM

 [MENU] : END

 [MENU] : END

 [MENU] : END

 [MENU] : END

 [MENU] : END

2003  JAN   1

12  00  AM

1995

1996

2079

2003

(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 pressing the PUSH mark on it.
(5) Close the cassette lid until it clicks by pressing the PUSH button on the lid.

Follow the procedure above, and take out the cassette in step 3.

Note
The cassette lid will not be closed when you press any part of the lid other than the
PUSH button.

When you use mini DV cassettes with cassette memory
Read the instruction about cassette memory to use this function properly (p. 144).

To prevent accidental erasure
Slide the write-protect tab on the cassette to SAVE.

If the grip strap prevents the cassette lid from opening fully
Adjust the length of the grip strap (p. 168).

If Q flashes even if the cassette has been inserted
Press the PUSH button again to close the cover firmly.

40min

REC 0:00:01

Your camcorder automatically focuses for you.

(1) Open the shutter of the hood with a lens cap. For more information about

attaching the hood with a lens cap, see page 167.

(2) Install the power source and insert a cassette. See “Step 1” to “Step 3”  (p. 9 to

15) for more information.

(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 the B mark to open the LCD panel.

The picture now being shot is displayed on the LCD screen, and it disappears
from the viewfinder screen.

(5) Press START/STOP. Your camcorder starts recording. The “REC” indicator

appears. The camera recording lamps located on the front and rear of your
camcorder light up. To stop recording, press START/STOP again.
You can use REC START/STOP located on the handle or front instead of
START/STOP on the rear.

3

If the ND1 or ND2 indicator flashes on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder
The ND filter is necessary. Set the ND FILTER selector to 1 or 2. However, if you change
the position during recording, the brightness of the picture may change or audio noise
may occur. This is not a malfunction. We recommend that you check the position of the
ND FILTER selector before shooting. See “Using the ND filter” on page 47.

Notes
•Fasten the grip strap firmly.
•Do not touch the microphone during recording.