User manual SONY DSR-1800

[. . . ] With your Digital camcorder, you can capture life's precious moments with superior picture and sound quality. Your Digital camcorder 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. WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. For the customers in the U. S. A. If you have any questions about this product, you may call: Sony Customer Information Center 1800-222-SONY (7669) or write to: Sony Customer Information Center 1 Sony Drive, Mail Drop #T111, Park Ridge, NJ 07656 Declaration of Conformity SONY DSR-1800 Sony Electronics Inc. 1 Sony Drive, Park Ridge, NJ, 07656 USA Telephone No. : 201-930-6972 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. [. . . ] The user bits are convenient when using multiple cameras at the same event. When you record the picture, time code data will be recorded automatically. Setting the time code value This section describes the steps for setting time code recording methods for particular shooting conditions and setting initial values. (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) Set the POWER switch to VCR or CAMERA. Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select TC, then press the dial. Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select TC MAKE, then press the dial. Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select PRESET, then press the dial. Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select TC PRESET, then press the dial. Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select PRESET, then press the dial. Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the number, then press the dial. The time code is set between 00:00:00:00 and 23:59:59:29. (9) Repeat step 8 to set up the other digits. Editing 1 2 MENU POWER VCR OFF CAMERA (CHG) MEMORY 3-5 TC / UB SET TC PRESET UB PRESET TC FORMAT TC RUN TC MAKE UB T I ME TC / UB SET TC PRESET UB PRESET [MENU]TC FORMAT : END TC RUN TC MAKE REGEN UB T I ME PRESET RETURN TC / UB SET TC PRESET UB PRESET [MENU]TC FORMAT : END TC RUN TC MAKE PRESET UB T I ME RETURN 6-8 TC / UB SET 00:00:00:00 TC PRESET UB PRESET TC FORMAT TC RUN TC MAKE UB T I ME RETURN TC / UB SET 00:00:00:00 TC PRESET UB PRESET [MENU]TC FORMAT RESET : END PRESET TC RUN RETURN TC MAKE UB T I ME RETURN TC / UB SET TC PRESET 01:00:00:00 UB PRESET [MENU]TC FORMAT : END TC RUN SET TC MAKE CANCEL UB T I ME RETURN [MENU] : END [MENU] : END 89 Setting time values (10) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select SET, then press the dial. (11) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select TC FORMAT, then press the dial. You can select one of eight preset titles and two custom titles (p. You can also select the color, size and position of titles. SCENE5 (1) Press TITLE to display the title menu in standby, recording, playback, or playback pause mode. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press the dial. (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired title, then press the dial. (4) Change the color, size, or position, if necessary. 1 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the COLOR, SIZE, or POSITION, then press the dial. 2 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired item, then press the dial. 3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 until the title is laid out as desired. (5) Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial again to complete the setting. In playback, playback pause, or recording mode: The "TITLE SAVE" indicator appears on the screen for five seconds and the title is set. In standby mode: The "TITLE" indicator appears. [. . . ] 154 User bits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 W, X, Y, Z Warning indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152 White balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Wide mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]