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 Other Functions
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3Adjust ( ) the audio level as 
necessary.
• Push the joystick ( ) toward   to 
raise the audio recording level or push 
it ( ) toward   to lower it.
• As a guideline, adjust the audio 
recording level so that the audio level 
meter will go to the right of the -12 dB 
mark only occasionally. 
• When the 0 dB mark turns red, the 
sound may be distorted.
4Press ( ) to save the setting and 
hide the joystick guide.
TO USE THE MICROPHONE ATTENUATOR
If the audio level is too high and the 
sound gets distorted, activate the 
microphone attenuator by setting [MIC 
ATT.] to [ ON] ( 39).
NOTES

  The audio recording level can be adjusted 
only while the green adjustment bar appears 
under the audio level indicator. To avoid 
changing the level by mistake, after you 
manually adjust the audio recording level be 
sure to press ( ) to hide the joystick guide.

  When the mode switch is set to  , the 
camcorder will adjust the audio level 
automatically.

  We recommend using headphones ( 30) 
to check the sound level while adjusting the 
audio recording level or when the microphone 
attenuator is activated.
Displaying the Audio Level Indicator
Usually, the audio level indicator will be 
displayed only after the manual 
adjustment of the audio recording level. 
With the procedure below, you can 
display the audio level indicator also 
when the audio level is adjusted 
automatically or during playback.
POINTS TO CHECK
Using an External Microphone
When recording in very quiet 
surroundings, the built-in microphone 
may pick up the sound of the camcorder's 
internal machinery. In such case, we 
recommend using an external 
microphone.
MICROPHONES COMPATIBLE WITH THE ADVANCEDACCESSOR Y SHOE
You can attach to the advanced 
accessory shoe on the camcorder an 
optional DM-50 Directional and Stereo 
Microphone or any commercially 
available microphone compatible with the 
advanced accessory shoe. For details, 
refer to the instruction manual of the 
microphone.
When a video accessory is attached to 
the advanced accessory shoe,   will 
appear on the screen.
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FUNC.(23)
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DISPLAY SETUP/
AUDIO LEVEL
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OTHER MICROPHONES
You can also use commercially available 
microphones not compatible with the 
advanced accessory shoe, by connecting 
the external microphone to the MIC 
terminal. Use commercially available 
condenser microphones with their own 
power supply. You can connect almost 
any stereo microphone with a ‡3.5 mm 
plug but the audio recording level may 
vary.
NOTES
Be careful when attaching a very long external 
microphone; it may appear on the screen.
Digital Effects
POINTS TO CHECK
*: [ BLK&WHT], [  SEPIA] 
only.
Mode switch: 
Options Default value
NOTES

  You can preview the digital effects on the 
screen while making the selection.

  When you apply a fader, not only the picture 
but also the sound will fade in or out. When you 
apply an effect, the sound will be recorded 
n o r m a l l y .                                                                                                                                                

  The camcorder retains the setting last used 
even if you turn off the digital effects or change 
the recording program.
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[ D.EFFECT OFF]
Select this setting when you do not intend 
to use the digital effects.
[ FADE-T] (fade trigger), [ WIPE]
Select one of the faders to begin or end a 
scene with a fade from or to a black 
screen. 
[BLK&WHT]
Records images in black and white.
[ SEPIA]
Records images in sepia tones for an "old" 
look.
[ ART]
Select this effect to add flavor to your 
recordings.
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Setting
* You can preview the effect on the screen before pressing  .
**The icon of the selected effect appears.
Applying
1If the joystick guide does not appear 
on screen, press ( ) to display it.
2Push the joystick ( ) toward 
.
If   does not appear on the 
joystick guide, repeatedly push the 
joystick ( ) toward [NEXT] to display 
the joystick guide in the illustration 
above.
• The icon of the selected effect turns 
green.
• Push the joystick ( ) toward   again to deactivate the 
fader/effect.
TO FADE IN
Push the joystick ( ) toward   ...
: ...in record pause mode, then 
press   to start recording with 
a fade in.
: ...in playback pause mode, 
then press   to fade in and start the 
playback.
TO FADE OUT
Push the joystick ( ) toward 
 ...
: ...while recording, then press   to fade out and pause the 
recording.
: ...during playback, then press 
 to fade out and pause the playback.
TO ACTIVATE AN EFFECT
Push the joystick ( ) toward 
 ...
: ...while recording or in record 
pause mode.
: ...during playback.
: ...and then press  , first 
halfway to activate the autofocus and 
then fully to record the still image.
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Icon of the currently selected Digital Effect
**Desired digital effect.*
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Depending on the operation 
mode, these positions may be 
empty or show a different icon.
D.EFFECTS
D.EFFECTS
D.EFFECTS
D.EFFECTS
START/STOP
/
D.EFFECTS
START/STOP
/
D.EFFECTS
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Editing Functions
Still Image Options
Erasing Still Images
IMPORTANT
Be careful when erasing images. Erased 
images cannot be recovered.
NOTES
Protected images cannot be erased.
Erasing a Single Image
1If the joystick guide does not appear 
on screen, press ( ) to display it.
2Push the joystick ( ) toward  .
3Select ( ) [ERASE] and press 
().
Erasing a Single Image Just After 
Recording
You can erase the last recorded still 
image while reviewing it within the time 
set for the [REVIEW] option (or 
immediately after recording it, if 
[REVIEW] is set to [  OFF]).While reviewing the image immediately 
after recording:
1Push the joystick ( ) toward  . 
2Select ( ) [ERASE] and press 
().
Erasing All Images
Protected images will not be deleted even 
if you erase all images.
Protecting Still Images
You can protect still images from 
accidental erasure. 
IMPORTANT
Initializing the memory card ( 65) will 
permanently erase all recorded still images, 
even the protected ones.
Still Image Options
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CARD OPERATIONS
ERASE ALL IMAGES
YES
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[  PROTECT]: The image selection 
screen appears.
FROM THE IMAGE SELECTION SCREEN
1Select ( ) the still image you 
want to protect.
2Press ( ) to protect the still 
image.  appears on the bottom bar and the 
image cannot be erased. Press ( ) 
again to cancel the image protection.
3Repeat steps 1-2 to protect 
additional images or press   
twice to close the menu. 
Initializing the Memor y Card
Initialize new memory cards when you use 
them for the first time. You may also 
choose to initialize a memory card to 
erase all the files in contains. The regular 
initialization option [INITIALIZE] will clear 
the file allocation table but will not 
physically erase the stored data. If you 
need to completely erase all the data, 
select instead the complete initialization 
option [COMPL.INIT.].
IMPORTANT

  Initializing the memory card will erase all still 
images, even the protected ones. The original 
still images cannot be recovered.

  When you feel the time it takes to record on or 
read from the memory card has become too 
long, we recommend you select the complete 
initialization.

  The complete initialization may take a few 
minutes, depending on the capacity of the 
memory card. 
  Initialize all memory cards before using them 
with this camcorder.
*Press ( ) to cancel the complete 
initialization while it is in progress. All the 
image files will be erased and the memory 
card can be used without any problem.
 PROTECT
Press ( )FUNC.
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CARD OPERATIONS
INITIALIZE
INITIALIZE or
COMPL.INIT.
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External ConnectionsConnecting to a TV or VCR
Connection Diagrams
Turn off all the devices when making the connections and refer also to the instruction 
manual of the connected device.
Connecting to a TV or VCR
Open the terminal
cover to access.
AV /  Ter m i n al
COMPONENT OUT Ter minalThe component video terminal is for video only. 
When you use connection type   do not forget 
the audio connections using the AV/  terminal.
HDV/DV Ter minalCheck the type and orientation of the terminal and 
make sure you connect the DV cable properly.
HDMI OUT Ter minalThe HDMI OUT terminal offers a high-quality 
digital connection that combines audio and video 
in a single convenient cable.
Use only HDMI cables marked with the   
logo.
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High Definition TV Sets (HDTV)
Terminal on the Camcorder Connecting CableTerminal on the Connected 
Device
AUDIO
R L
Pr/Cr
Pb/Cb Y
1Output connection (Signal Flow  ) to an HDTV with component video input terminals.
Red
Green
Blue
White
Red
CTC-100/S Component Cable
(Supplied)
STV-250N Stereo Video Cable (Supplied)
2Output connection (Signal Flow  ) to an HDTV with a DV (IEEE1394) terminal.
Input connection (Signal Flow  ) from a TV or other digital video source with a DV 
(IEEE1394) output.
DV Cable 
(Commercially available) 4-pin
6-pin*
* Be careful to correctly insert the 6-pin plug into the DV terminal. Inserting it in the wrong direction  can result in damage to the camcorder.
3Output connection (Signal Flow  ) to an HDTV with an HDMI terminal.
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Standard Definition TV Sets
Terminal on the Camcorder Connecting Cable Terminal on the 
Connected Device
2Output connection (Signal Flow  ) to a TV with a DV (IEEE1394) terminal.
Input connection (Signal Flow  ) from a TV or other digital video source with a DV 
(IEEE1394) output.
DV Cable 
(Commercially available) 4-pin
6-pin*
* Be careful to correctly insert the 6-pin plug into the DV terminal. Inserting it in the wrong direction  can result in damage to the camcorder.
4
VIDEO
AUDIO
R L
Output connection (Signal Flow  ) to a TV or VCR with AV Terminals.
Input connection (Signal Flow  ) from a TV, VCR or other analog video source with 
AV terminals.
STV-250N Stereo Video Cable  (Supplied)
Yellow
White
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Playback on a TV Screen
The quality of the playback picture will 
vary depending on the connected TV and 
the type of connection used.
POINTS TO CHECK
Change the following settings as 
necessary before making the 
connections. Refer to the corresponding 
explanation of each setting in the PLAY/OUT SETUP  menu option list 
(40).
- [PLAYBACK STD] to select the output video 
standard.
- [TV TYPE] to match the output video to the 
aspect ratio of the connected TV.
- [COMP.OUT] to select the video 
specifications when using connection type  .
- [DV OUTPUT] to select the standard of the 
output video when using connection type  .
Connecting
Connect the camcorder to the TV 
following one of the connection diagrams 
shown in the previous section  Connection 
Diagrams  ( 66). 
Playback
1Turn on the camcorder and the 
connected TV or VCR.
On the TV: Select as the video input 
the same terminal to which you 
connected the camcorder. On the 
VCR: Set the input selector to the 
external video input (usually labeled 
LINE IN).
2Start the playback of the movies 
( 29) or still images ( 33).
NOTES

  Turn off all the devices before starting the 
connections. 

  Sound from the built-in speaker will be muted 
while the STV-250N Stereo Video Cable is 
connected to the camcorder.

  We recommend powering the camcorder 
using the compact power adapter.

  If you connect to a TV using the HDMI 
connection –connection type  – or the video 
component connection –connection type  – 
you can enjoy the full resolution of 
high-definition TV.

 
About the HDMI terminalThe HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia 
Interface) connection –connection type  – is a 
convenient all-digital connection using a single 
cable for both video and audio. When you 
connect the camcorder to an HDTV equipped 
with an HDMI terminal, you can enjoy video and 
audio playback at the highest quality.
- The HDMI terminal on the camcorder is for 
output only. Do not connect it to an HDMI output 
terminal on an external device, as this may 
damage the camcorder.
- The HDMI connection will recognize 
automatically the highest resolution supported 
by the connected HDTV, and output the optimal 
video signal to ensure the best viewing 
experience. You can confirm the current 
specification of the video output in the [HDMI 
OUT] information display at the bottom of the 
 PLAY/OUT SETUP2 menu screen in   mode (  PLAY/OUT SETUP 
menu in other modes).
- Correct operation cannot be guaranteed when 
connecting the camcorder to DVI monitors.
- Some HDTVs have their HDCP digital content 
protection configured so as not to allow the 
playback of personal content (video recorded 
for personal uses). If you cannot play back the 
video recorded with this camcorder on your 
HDTV using the HDMI connection, try 
connecting the camcorder using the video 
component connection –connection type  – 
instead.
- There will be no video output from the AV/  
terminal or the COMPONENT OUT terminal 
while the camcorder is connected to an external 
device using the HDMI cable. In such case, only 
audio will be output from the AV/  terminal.
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- There will be no video or audio output from 
the HDMI OUT terminal while there is a video 
input connection to the HDV/DV terminal or the 
AV/  terminal.
- To output audio dubbed later on a tape 
through the HDMI OUT terminal, set [AUDIO 
OUT] to [  MIX/VAR.] ( 41).
- Audio output from the HDMI OUT terminal will 
include both channels (Left/Right on a stereo 
recording, Main/Sub on a bilingual recording), 
regardless of the [OUTPUT CH] setting.
Recording to a VCR or Digital Video 
Recorder 
You can copy your recordings by 
connecting the camcorder to a VCR or a 
digital video device. When recording to a 
digital video recorder using the HDV/DV 
terminal, you can copy recordings with 
virtually no generation loss in video and 
sound quality. 
Connect the camcorder to the external 
device following one of the connection 
diagrams shown in the previous section 
Connection Diagrams  ( 66).
POINTS TO CHECK
Change the following settings as 
necessary before making the 
connections. Refer to the corresponding 
explanation of each setting in the 
PLAY/OUT SETUP  menu option list 
( 40).
- [PLAYBACK STD] to select the output video 
standard.
- [DV OUTPUT] to select the standard of the 
output video when using connection type  . 
Note that the video standard of the recorded 
copy depends also on the standards supported 
by the external digital device. Refer to the table 
below.
- Set [AV/PHONES] to [  AV] when using 
connection type  .
Connecting
Connect the camcorder to a VCR or other 
analog device using connection type  , 
or to a DVD recorder or other digital 
recording device using connection type 
, as shown in the previous section 
Connection Diagrams  (66).
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*  To output video in high definition verify that the DV terminal on the external digital device is 
compatible with the MPEG2-TS protocol; to output video in standard definition, verify that it is 
compatible with the DV standard.
Settings for Recording Video Output using the HDV/DV Terminal
Video Output 
SignalStandard of 
the Recording  on the TapeStandard Supported  by the External Digital Device*[PLAYBACK STD]  Setting[DV OUTPUT] Setting
High 
Definition [ AUTO] or
[  HDV]
[  HDV/DV]
Standard 
Definition [ AUTO] or
[  HDV]
[  DV LOCKED]
[ AUTO] or
[ DV] [  HDV/DV] or
[  DV LOCKED]HDVHDV
HDVDV
DVDV
2
4
4
2