User manual SONY CDP-X555ES

[. . . ] Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony Handycam VisionTM. With your Handycam VisionTM, you can capture life's precious moments with superior picture and sound quality. Your Handycam VisionTM is loaded with advanced features, but at the same time it is very easy to use. [. . . ] set DISPLAY to LCD in in the menu settings (The default setting is set to LCD. ) If you do not make the indicators disappear, they are recorded on tapes. Make the indicators disappear by pressing the following buttons: ­ DISPLAY on your camcorder ­ DISPLAY on the Remote Commander (CCD-TRV107E/TRV208E/TRV408E only) (1) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to record over) into the VCR, and insert the recorded tape into your camcorder. (2) Set the input selector on the VCR to LINE. Refer to the operating instructions of your VCR for more information. (4) Play back the recorded tape on your camcorder. Refer to the operating instructions of your VCR for more information. When you have finished dubbing a tape You can edit on VCRs that support the following systems: 8 mm , Hi8 , Digital8 , VHS , , VHSC , S-VHSC , S-VHS or DV Betamax , mini DV If your VCR is a stereo type Connect the audio plug of the A/V connecting cable supplied to the left (white) input jack of your VCR. If your VCR has an S video jack Connect using an S video cable (optional) to obtain optimum quality screen images. With this connection, you do not need to connect the yellow (video) plug of the A/V connecting cable. VCR operation for dubbing can be controlled easily by using your camcorder when the VCR is connected. You can select one of eight preset titles and two custom titles stored in your camcorder as instructed in "Making your own titles" (p. Step 2 Setting the VCR to operate with your camcorder (p. If you dub using the same VCR again, you can skip step 2. If you do not need to put in a title, you can skip step 3. You can edit on VCRs that support the following systems: 8 mm , Hi8 , Digital8 , VHS , S-VHS , VHSC , S-VHSC , Betamax , mini DV or DV If your VCR has an S video jack Connect using an S video cable (optional) to obtain optimum quality screen images. With this connection, you do not need to connect the yellow (video) plug of the A/V connecting cable. Dubbing a tape easily ­ Easy Dubbing Step 2: Setting the VCR to operate with your camcorder 2 Turn the power of the connected VCR on, then set the input selector to LINE. When you connect a video camera recorder, set its power switch to VTR/ VCR. 2 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the IR SETUP code of your VCR, then press the dial. About the IR SETUP code The IR SETUP code is stored in the memory of your camcorder. Be sure to set the correct code depending on your VCR. [. . . ] Do not disassemble nor modify the battery pack. Charging while some capacity remains does not affect the original battery capacity. To avoid possible damage from battery leakage or corrosion, observe the following: ­ Be sure to insert the batteries with the + ­ polarities matched to the + ­ marks ­ Dry batteries are not rechargeable ­ Do not use a combination of new and old batteries ­ Do not use different types of batteries ­ Current drains from batteries when you are not using them for a long time ­ Do not use leaking batteries If batteries are leaking · Wipe off the liquid in the battery compartment carefully before replacing the batteries. If you touch the liquid, wash it off with water. [. . . ]