User manual SONY DSR-250

[. . . ] 3-064-678-12 (1) DSR-250 Digital Camcorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. DSR-250 Serial No. DSR-250 ©2000 Sony Corporation Welcome! Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony Digital camcorder. With your Digital camcorder, you can capture life's precious moments with superior picture and sound quality. [. . . ] When the dubbing ends, your camcorder and the VCR automatically stop. To stop dubbing Press x on this camcorder or on the Remote Commander. To end the digital program editing function Your camcorder stops when the dubbing is complete. Push the CUSTOM PRESET/MENU switch in the MENU direction and release it to end the video program editing function. You cannot record on the VCR when: · The cassette is not inserted. NOT READY appears on the LCD screen when: · The program to operate the digital program editing has not been made. · The power of the connected VCR is not turned on. 93 Using with an analog video unit and a PC ­ Signal convert function You can convert the analog input signal to the digital signal and output it from the DV IN/OUT connector on this camcorder. You can capture images and sound from an analog video unit connecting a PC which has the i. LINK connector to your camcorder. S VIDEO (not supplied) OUT S VIDEO VIDEO DV IN/OUT AUDIO (not supplied) DV connecting cable (i. LINK cable) (not supplied) : Signal flow (1) Set the MEMORY/CAMERA/VTR selector to VTR. (2) Push the CUSTOM PRESET/MENU switch in the MENU direction and release it to display the menu. (4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select A/V t DV OUT, then press the dial. (6) Push the CUSTOM PRESET/MENU switch in the MENU direction and release it to erase the menu display. (7) Start playback on the analog video unit slightly ahead of the point from which you want to start capturing images. The operation procedures depend on your PC and the software which you use. For details on how to capture images, refer to the instruction manual of your PC and your software. After capturing images and sound Stop capturing procedures on your PC, and stop the playback on the analog video unit. 94 Using with an analog video unit and a PC ­ Signal convert function Notes ·When you edit the captured image and sound from the analog video unit by a PC, you need to install an appropriate software which can exchange video signals between the camcorder and a PC. ·Depending on the condition of the analog video signals, the PC may not be able to output the images correctly when you convert analog video signals into digital video signals via your camcorder. Depending on the analog video unit, the image may contain noise or incorrect colors. ·The camcorder cannot output the digital signal when you input the analog signal that includes a copyright protection signal. Editing 95 Recording video or TV programs Using the A/V connecting cable You can record a tape from another VCR or a TV program from a TV that has video/ audio outputs. Use your camcorder as a recorder. (1) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to record over) into your camcorder. If you want to record a tape from the VCR, insert a recorded tape into the VCR. 120) or set the DISPLAY switch located on the front of the viewfinder to OFF. (4) Push the CUSTOM PRESET/MENU switch in the MENU direction and release it to erase the menu display. (5) Press z REC and the button on its right simultaneously on your camcorder, then immediately press X on your camcorder. (6) Press N on the VCR to start playback if you record a tape from a VCR. [. . . ] Fastening the grip strap Fasten the grip strap firmly. 184 Identifying the parts and controls og ik il o; oa os od of ik SPOT LIGHT button (p. 120) Quick Reference oh oj ok ol <z// 185 Identifying the parts and controls Viewfinder 1 TALLY TAKE REC BATT 9 2 3 SHUTTER GAIN UP q; 4 5 6 7 qa qs qd qf qg qh HIGH LOW OFF qj qk LIGHT 8 ql w; 1 TAKE/TALLY lamp This lamp is not used with the camcorder. 187) 5 Microphone holding screw 6 Microphone holder 7 Microphone 8 LIGHT switch and light 9 BATT lamp (p. 31) 186 Identifying the parts and controls Removing the viewfinder Remove any microphone from the viewfinder before beginning. (1) Pull the viewfinder connector out of the VF connector on the front. [. . . ]