User manual SONY DCR-VX2200E

[. . . ] 4-161-228-11(1) Getting Started 10 Digital Video Camera Recorder Recording/ 21 Playback Using the Menu Dubbing/Editing Using a Computer 51 71 75 77 88 Operating Guide DCR-VX2200E Troubleshooting Additional Information Quick Reference 101 © 2009 Sony Corporation Read this first Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. · Dispose of used battery packs promptly as described in the instructions. AC Adaptor Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in a narrow space, such as between a wall and furniture. Use the nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when using the AC Adaptor. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket) immediately if any malfunction occurs while using your camcorder. Even if your camcorder is turned off, AC power source (mains) is still supplied to it while connected to the wall outlet (wall socket) via the AC Adaptor. WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. [. . . ] B STEREO Plays back with main and sub sound (or stereo sound). 1 Plays back with main sound (or the left channel sound). DV AU. MODE (DV Audio mode) 12BIT( ) Records in the 12-bit mode (2 stereo sounds). 2 Plays back with sub sound (or the right channel sound). b Notes · You can play back, but cannot record a dual sound track cassette on your camcorder. B 16BIT ( ) Records in the 16-bit mode (1 stereo sound with high quality). AUDIO LIMIT You can set the clipping-noise reduction function. B OFF Disables the function. DV AUDIO MIX You can monitor the sound dubbed from another device or recorded through 4channel microphone during playback. B ST1 Outputs the originally recorded sound only. ON Enables the function. b Notes · This function is available only when you set the AUDIO LEVEL switch to MAN. MIX Outputs the originally recorded sound mixed with the dubbed sound. ST2 WIND B ON Enables wind noise reduction. Outputs the dubbed sound only. b Notes · This function is not effective, when you play back a tape recorded with [DV AU. MODE] set to [16BIT] OFF Disables wind noise reduction. 62 (DISPLAY SET) menu Display settings of the display and the viewfinder (MARKER/VF B. LIGHT/DISP OUTPUT, etc. ) The default settings are marked with B. The indicators in parentheses appear when the items are selected. See page 51 for details on selecting menu items. Press the MENU button t select the (DISPLAY SET) with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. B OFF Does not display a histogram. NORMAL Displays a histogram. ADVANCE Displays a histogram, and a bar that indicates an average of the brightness levels around the center of an image (within the marker) on the histogram. Average Using the Menu ZEBRA You can display a zebra pattern as a guide for adjusting brightness. x ON/OFF When you select [ON], and the brightness level appear on the screen. The zebra pattern will not be recorded on a tape or a "Memory Stick Duo" media. Darker Brighter Brightness z Tips · The left area on the graph shows the darker areas of the image while the right area shows the brighter areas. · A vertical line that indicates the brightness level of [ZEBRA] will be displayed on the histogram when you set [ZEBRA] to [ON]. x LEVEL You can select the brightness level between 70 and 100 or 100+. z Tips · The zebra pattern is a strip pattern displayed over a part of an image on the screen when the part is higher than a preset brightness level. PEAKING x ON/OFF When you select [ON], you can display an image on the screen with its details enhanced. This function helps you to adjust the focus. x COLOR You can select the peaking color from [WHITE], [RED] and [YELLOW]. x LEVEL You can select a peaking sensitivity from [HIGH], [MIDDLE] and [LOW]. The default setting is [MIDDLE]. HISTOGRAM You can adjust the iris while referring to a histogram. A histogram is a graph that shows the distribution of the image brightness. You can use the histogram as a guide for adjusting the iris. The histogram will not be recorded on a tape or a "Memory Stick Duo" media. Pixels Continued , 63 Press the MENU button t select the (DISPLAY SET) with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. b Notes · You cannot record an image with enhanced details on a tape or a "Memory Stick Duo" media. EXP. FOCUS TYPE You can set a type of the expanded focus display. [. . . ] 42 Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Playing time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Power cord. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 POWER switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Pre-installed rechargeable battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]