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Playback – Basics
Playing back a tape
Using the data code function
Your camcorder automatically records not only images on the tape but also the
recording data (date/time or various settings when recorded) (Data code).
recording data (date/time or various settings when recorded) (Data code).
Press DATA CODE on the camcorder or on the Remote Commander supplied with
your camcorder in playback mode.
your camcorder in playback mode.
The display changes as follows:
date/time
date/time
t various settings (SteadyShot, white balance, gain, shutter speed, aperture
value, exposure mode)
t no indicator
[a] SteadyShot OFF
[b] Exposure mode/PROGRAM AE mode
[c] White balance
[d] Gain
[e] Shutter speed
[f] Aperture value
[b] Exposure mode/PROGRAM AE mode
[c] White balance
[d] Gain
[e] Shutter speed
[f] Aperture value
To not display the various settings
Set DATA CODE to DATE in the menu settings (p. 109).
The display changes as follows:
date/time
Set DATA CODE to DATE in the menu settings (p. 109).
The display changes as follows:
date/time
y no indicator
Recording data
Recording data is your camcorder’s information when you have recorded something. In
CAMERA mode, the recording data will not be displayed.
Recording data is your camcorder’s information when you have recorded something. In
CAMERA mode, the recording data will not be displayed.
When you use the data code function, “--- -- ----” (date) or “-- : -- : --” (time)
appears if:
– A blank portion of the tape is being played back.
– The tape is unreadable due to tape damage or noise.
– The tape was recorded by the camcorder without the date and time set.
appears if:
– A blank portion of the tape is being played back.
– The tape is unreadable due to tape damage or noise.
– The tape was recorded by the camcorder without the date and time set.
Data code
When you connect your camcorder to the TV, the data code also appears on the TV
screen (p. 31).
When you connect your camcorder to the TV, the data code also appears on the TV
screen (p. 31).
Note on the date/time indicator
Recording date/time is not displayed during shooting, however, it is automatically
recorded on the tape. You can check the recording date/time during playback by
pressing DATA CODE.
Recording date/time is not displayed during shooting, however, it is automatically
recorded on the tape. You can check the recording date/time during playback by
pressing DATA CODE.
If the exposure adjustment is set to minimum
“CLOSE” is displayed at the location of the aperture value.
“CLOSE” is displayed at the location of the aperture value.
Date/time
Various settings
JUL 4 2003
12:05:56 AM
12:05:56 AM
60 AWB
F1.6 0dB
F1.6 0dB
AUTO
[a]
[b]
[c]
[d]
[e]
[f]
[b]
[c]
[d]
[e]
[f]
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Playing back a tape
Various playback modes
To operate video control buttons, set the POWER switch to VCR.
To view a still picture (playback pause)
Press X during playback. To resume normal playback, press N or X.
To advance the tape
Press M in stop mode. To resume normal playback, press N.
To rewind the tape
Press m in stop mode. To resume normal playback, press N.
To change the playback direction
Press
on the Remote Commander during playback to reverse the playback direction.
To resume normal playback, press N.
To locate a scene monitoring the picture (picture search)
Keep pressing m or M during playback. To resume normal playback, release the button.
To monitor the picture at high-speed while advancing or
rewinding the tape (skip scan)
rewinding the tape (skip scan)
Keep pressing m while rewinding or M while advancing the tape. To resume
rewinding or advancing, release the button.
rewinding or advancing, release the button.
To view the picture at slow speed (slow playback)
Press y during playback. For slow playback in the reverse direction, press
on the
Remote Commander, then press y. To resume normal playback, press N.
To view the picture at double speed
Press
×2 on the Remote Commander during playback. For double speed playback in the
reverse direction, press
, then press
×2 on the Remote Commander. To resume
normal playback, press N.
To view the picture frame-by-frame
Press C on the Remote Commander in playback pause mode. For frame-by-frame
playback in the reverse direction, press c. To resume normal playback, press N.
playback in the reverse direction, press c. To resume normal playback, press N.
To search the last scene recorded (END SEARCH)
Press END SEARCH in stop mode. The last five seconds of the recorded portion plays
back and stops.
back and stops.
In various playback modes
•Sound is muted.
•The previous picture may remain as a mosaic image during playback.
•Sound is muted.
•The previous picture may remain as a mosaic image during playback.
When the playback pause mode lasts for five minutes
Your camcorder automatically enters the stop mode. To resume playback, press N.
Your camcorder automatically enters the stop mode. To resume playback, press N.
Slow playback
Slow playback can be performed smoothly on your camcorder, however, this function
does not work for a signal output through the DV Interface.
Slow playback can be performed smoothly on your camcorder, however, this function
does not work for a signal output through the DV Interface.
When you play back a tape in reverse
Horizontal noise may appear at the center, or the top and bottom of the screen. This is
not a malfunction.
Horizontal noise may appear at the center, or the top and bottom of the screen. This is
not a malfunction.
If you insert the cassette recorded in a PAL system
The camcorder automatically identify the system, and playback starts. You can only
view the picture on your camcorder. (Quasi PAL playback)
The camcorder automatically identify the system, and playback starts. You can only
view the picture on your camcorder. (Quasi PAL playback)
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Playback – Basics
S VIDEO
VIDEO
AUDIO
IN
AUDIO
L/R
L/R
Viewing the recording on TV
Connect your camcorder to your TV or VCR with the A/V connecting cable supplied
with your camcorder to watch the playback picture on the TV screen. You can operate
the video control buttons in the same way as when you monitor playback pictures on
the LCD screen. When monitoring the playback picture on the TV screen, we
recommend that you power your camcorder from a wall outlet using the AC Adaptor
(p. 13). Refer to the operating instructions of your TV or VCR.
with your camcorder to watch the playback picture on the TV screen. You can operate
the video control buttons in the same way as when you monitor playback pictures on
the LCD screen. When monitoring the playback picture on the TV screen, we
recommend that you power your camcorder from a wall outlet using the AC Adaptor
(p. 13). Refer to the operating instructions of your TV or VCR.
Open the jack cover. Connect your camcorder to the TV using the A/V connecting cable
supplied with your camcorder. Then, set the TV/VCR selector on the TV to VCR.
supplied with your camcorder. Then, set the TV/VCR selector on the TV to VCR.
If your TV is connected to a VCR
Connect your camcorder to the line input on the VCR by using the A/V connecting
cable supplied with your camcorder. Set the input selector on the VCR to LINE.
cable supplied with your camcorder. Set the input selector on the VCR to LINE.
If your TV or VCR is a monaural type
Connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video input jack and only
the white plug to the audio input jack on the VCR or the TV. The red plugs are not
used.
the white plug to the audio input jack on the VCR or the TV. The red plugs are not
used.
If your TV or VCR has an S video jack
Connect using an S video cable (optional) to obtain high-quality pictures. With this
connection, you do not need to connect the yellow (video) plug of the A/V connecting
cable. Connect the S video cable (optional) to the S video jacks on both your camcorder
and the TV or the VCR. This connection produces higher quality DV format pictures.
Connect using an S video cable (optional) to obtain high-quality pictures. With this
connection, you do not need to connect the yellow (video) plug of the A/V connecting
cable. Connect the S video cable (optional) to the S video jacks on both your camcorder
and the TV or the VCR. This connection produces higher quality DV format pictures.
When you adjust the TV screen
If you monitor the shooting picture, not the playback picture, set COLOR BAR to ON in
the menu settings (p. 109). The color bar is displayed on the TV screen.
If you monitor the shooting picture, not the playback picture, set COLOR BAR to ON in
the menu settings (p. 109). The color bar is displayed on the TV screen.
: Signal flow
White
Red
Yellow
(optional)
S VIDEO
VIDEO
AUDIO L/R
VIDEO
AUDIO L/R
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— Advanced Recording Operations —
Recording a still image on a tape – Tape Photo recording
You can record still images on tapes with all the pixels in the progressive recording
mode. See page 34 for details. This mode is useful when you print images using a video
printer (optional).
Besides the operation described here, your camcorder can record still images on a
“Memory Stick” (p. 121).
mode. See page 34 for details. This mode is useful when you print images using a video
printer (optional).
Besides the operation described here, your camcorder can record still images on a
“Memory Stick” (p. 121).
(1) In standby mode, keep pressing PHOTO lightly until a picture freezes. The
CAPTURE indicator appears. Recording does not start yet.
To change the image, release PHOTO, select an image again, and then press
and hold PHOTO lightly.
To change the image, release PHOTO, select an image again, and then press
and hold PHOTO lightly.
(2) Press PHOTO deeper.
The still image on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder is recorded for about
seven seconds. The sound during those seven seconds is also recorded.
The still image is displayed on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder until
recording is completed.
seven seconds. The sound during those seven seconds is also recorded.
The still image is displayed on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder until
recording is completed.
The number of still images recordable on a mini DV cassette
You can record about 510 images in SP mode and about 765 images in LP mode on a 60-
minute cassette.
You can record about 510 images in SP mode and about 765 images in LP mode on a 60-
minute cassette.
Notes
•During tape photo recording, you cannot change the mode or setting.
•The PHOTO button does not work:
•During tape photo recording, you cannot change the mode or setting.
•The PHOTO button does not work:
– While the fader function is set or in use.
– While the digital effect function is set or in use.
– While the digital effect function is set or in use.
•Do not shake the camcorder during tape photo recording. The recorded image may be
blurred.
To do tape photo recording using the Remote Commander
Press PHOTO on the Remote Commander. Your camcorder immediately records an
image on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder.
Press PHOTO on the Remote Commander. Your camcorder immediately records an
image on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder.
When you do tape photo recording during normal CAMERA recording
You cannot check an image on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder by pressing PHOTO
lightly. Press PHOTO deeper. The still image is then recorded for about seven seconds
and your camcorder returns to standby mode.
You cannot check an image on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder by pressing PHOTO
lightly. Press PHOTO deeper. The still image is then recorded for about seven seconds
and your camcorder returns to standby mode.
When shooting a moving object in Tape Photo recording
When playing back the image by another unit, the image may be blurred. This is not a
malfunction.
When playing back the image by another unit, the image may be blurred. This is not a
malfunction.
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CAPTURE
PHOTO
PHOTO
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