Sony CVX-V18NS User manual

Color Video Camera
Operating Instructions
Mode d’emploi
3-866-417-11 (1)
©1999 by Sony Corporation
CVX-V18NS/V18NSP

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Before operating the unit, please read this instruction thoroughly
and retain it for future reference.
Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record
the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these
numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this
product.
Model No. CVX-V18NS
Serial No.
WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or
moisture.
For the customers in the United States and
Canada
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and maintenance
(servicing) instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM ION BATTERY.
LITHIUM ION BATTERY.
DISPOSE OF PROPERLY.
You can return your unwanted lithium ion batteries to your
nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center.
Note: In some areas the disposal of lithium ion batteries in
household or business trash may be prohibited.
For the Sony Service Center nearest you call 1-800-222-SONY
(United States only)
For the Sony Factory Service Center nearest you call 416-499-
SONY (Canada only)

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Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion battery.
For the customers in the United States
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly
approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this
equipment.
Note:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which
can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user
is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of
the following measures:
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
– Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from
that to which the receiver is connected.
– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for
help.
For the customers in Germany
Directive: EMC Directive 89/336/EEC. 92/31/EEC
This equipment complies with the EMC regulations when used
under the following circumstances:
• Residential area
• Business district
• Light-industry district
ATTENTION
The electromagnetic fields at the specific frequencies may
influence the picture and sound of this camera.

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• NightShot function.
• Precision CCD with 470,000 pixel for CVX-V18NS
and 570,000 pixel for CVX-V18NSP.
• Macro function 10 mm close-up shooting ability.
• The supplied adaptor allows connection to the
DSR-V10/V10P VCR.
• Video/audio and S-Video outputs allow connections
to other video equipment.
Features

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Table of contents
Features .................................................................................................. 4
Identifying the parts............................................................................. 6
Connections ........................................................................................... 8
Connecting the camera to the main unit .................................... 8
Connecting this unit to
the Video Cassette Recorder (VCR) ........................................ 9
Using this unit as a single video camera.................................. 11
Resetting the date and time............................................................... 14
Recording ............................................................................................. 16
Recording on a VCR.................................................................... 16
Using the zoom feature .............................................................. 19
Using as the NightShot camera ................................................. 21
Using various features ....................................................................... 22
Shooting in the dark (NightShot) .............................................. 22
Adjusting the exposure............................................................... 23
Making your own title ................................................................ 24
Superimposing a title .................................................................. 25
Selecting the shutter speed......................................................... 27
Changing the mode settings ...................................................... 29
Selecting the mode setting of each item ................................... 30
Turning off the screen display except date,
time and menu ......................................................................... 32
Displaying the date ..................................................................... 32
Displaying the time ..................................................................... 32
Precautions .......................................................................................... 33
Specifications....................................................................................... 35

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Identifying the parts

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Main unit
1SHUTTER button
2EXPOSURE button
3TITLE button
4MENU button
5S VIDEO jack
6VIDEO/AUDIO OUTPUT
jacks
7ZOOM button
8NEAR/FAR button
9FOCUS switch
!º Battery pack/adaptor
mounting surface
!¡ +/– button
!™ EXEC button
!£ BATT lamp
!¢ DISPLAY button
!∞ DATE button
!§ TIME button
!¶ MIC (PLUG IN POWER)
jack
Connect an external
microphone (not
supplied).
!• NIGHTSHOT switch
!ª POWER switch
@º POWER lamp
@¡ BATTERY RELEASE
button
@™ Connector (for the
camera cable)
Adaptor
@£ RELEASE button
@¢ Connector
Camera
@∞ Lens

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The DSR-V10/V10P VCR can be connected to this unit.
The VCR supplies power to this unit.
When using this unit as a single video camera, connect
this unit to a TV or VCR using the A/V connecting
cable (not supplied). Refer to the operating instructions
supplied with the equipment to be connected.
Connecting the camera to the main unit
Insert the camera plug to the connector on the main
unit while aligning the arrow mark of the camera plug
and main unit connector.
To remove the camera
Remove the camera by pulling the plug out while
holding the plug lock. If you attempt to remove the
camera without holding the plug lock, the plug and
connector will be damaged.
Connections

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Connecting this unit to the Video Cassette
Recorder (VCR)
The recommended VCR to be connected to this unit is
the Sony DSR-V10/V10P. The DSR-V10 is used in the
sample illustration.
(1)Open the LCD screen on the VCR and remove
the jack cover.
(2)Attach the supplied adaptor to the VCR.

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Connections
(3)Attach this unit to the supplied adaptor.
When removing this unit from the adaptor [a]
Slide the RELEASE button on this unit in the direction
of the arrow.
When removing the adaptor from the VCR [b]
Slide the RELEASE button on the adaptor in the
direction of the arrow.
[a]
[b]

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Notes
• When this unit is not connected to the VCR, be sure
to attach the jack cover on the VCR for jack
protection. The procedure for attaching the jack cover
is same as the procedure for attaching the adaptor.
• The camera cable and the extension cable (not
supplied) can only be connected to this model. Never
connect to any other equipment.
Using this unit as a single video camera
(1)Attach a charged battery pack (not supplied) to
this unit.
The AC-V700 or AC-VQ800 power adaptor can be
used to supply power from an AC power source
when using the DK-415 connecting cable.

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L/R AUDIO
OUTPUT jacks
S VIDEO jack
VIDEO OUTPUT jack
Other equipment
To the
S VIDEO
input jack
S VIDEO
connecting
cable
(not supplied)
A/V
connecting
cable
(not supplied)
: Signal flow
To the
video/audio
input jacks
Connections
(2)Connect other video equipment using the A/V
connecting cable (not supplied).
Use an appropriate audio/video connecting cable
to connect this unit to other video equipment. If the
other video equipment has an S VIDEO jack,
connect the S VIDEO jack instead of the yellow
(video) jack. A clearer picture can then be obtained.

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Notes
• If howling is heard from the speakers when using an
external microphone, lower the volume level of the
connected equipment or move the microphone away
from the speakers.
• When using the extension camera cable (not
supplied), supply power with the AC power adaptor
or DC power adaptor. Do not use the battery pack.
• Up to 3 extension camera cables (1 cable: 10 m, not
supplied) can be connected together to form one
cable. The total length between the head of camera
lens and the end of extension cables is approx. 33 m.
• When removing the camera, be sure to pull the plug
out while holding the plug lock. Otherwise, the plug
and connector will be damaged.

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You can reset the date and time in the menu system.
(1)Press MENU to display the menu.
(2)Press +/– to select ETC, then press EXEC.
(3)Press +/– to select CLOCK SET, then press
EXEC.
(4)Press +/– to adjust the desired year, then press
EXEC.
(5)Set the month, day, hour and minute by pressing
+/– and EXEC.
(6)Press MENU to erase the menu display.
To correct the date and time setting
Repeat the above procedure.
To check the preset date and time
Press DATE to display the date indicator.
Press TIME to display the time indicator.
When you press the same button again, the indicator
goes off.
Resetting the date and time
1, 6 (MENU)
2, 3, 4, 5 (+/–,
EXEC)

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The year changes as follows:
Notes on the time indicator
CVX-V18NS:
The internal clock of this unit operates on a 12-hour
cycle.
• 12:00 AM Stands for midnight.
• 12:00 PM Stands for noon.
CVX-V18NSP:
The internal clock of this unit operates on a 24-hour
cycle.
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Pictures shot with this unit can be recorded onto a VCR,
etc. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with
the video equipment to be connected.
Recording on a VCR
The recommended VCR to be connected to this unit is
the Sony DSR-V10/V10P. The DSR-V10 is used in the
sample illustration.
(1)When recording sound, connect an external
microphone (not supplied).
Connect an external microphone to the MIC (PLUG
IN POWER) jack.
The MIC (PLUG IN POWER) jack can also be
connected to the plug-in-power microphone.
Recording
MIC (PLUG IN POWER)
jack
External microphone
(not supplied)

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(2)Turn on the power of the DSR-V10/V10P.
The POWER lamp on the DSR-V10/V10P lights up.
(3)Turn on the power of this unit.
The POWER lamp on this unit lights up.
(4)Insert a cassette into the DSR-V10/V10P and
start recording.
Notes on recording
• Contents of the recording cannot be compensated if
recording is not made due to a malfunction of this
unit, video tape, etc.
• When using this unit connected to a VCR, note that
all the displayed characters and icons will be
recorded.
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Recording
Recording time with the battery pack
When using a fully charged battery pack (Full charge),
the numbers indicate the remaining recording time .
When using a normally charged battery pack (Normal
charge), the numbers in parentheses indicate the
remaining recording time.
Notes on the battery pack
• When the battery runs low, the BATT lamp lights up,
and when the battery is empty, the BATT lamp goes
off.
• When the power of the battery pack attached to the
video equipment which is connected to this unit runs
low, the POWER lamp on this unit goes off and then
the power turns off automatically.
• When the NP-F330, NP-F530 or NP-F550 is used, the
recording time may be shorter, or recording may not
be performed. We recommend using a battery pack
with a longer battery life.
• Depending on the type of battery, the BATT lamp
may not light even when the battery runs low.
Possible usage time (min.)
Battery pack
NP-F750
NP-F950
Using with
the DSR-V10/V10P
80 (70)
130 (115)
Stand alone
use
610 (550)
930 (830)

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Using the zoom feature
This camera is equipped with zoom. When using the
zoom, adjust manually.
“T” side: for telephoto (subject appears closer)
“W” side: for wide-angle (subject appears farther away)
When you shoot a subject using a telephoto zoom
If you cannot get a sharp focus while in extreme
telephoto zoom, move ZOOM to the “W” side until the
focus is sharp. You can shoot a subject that is at least
about 2 5/8 feet (about 80 cm) away from the lens
surface in the telephoto position, or about 1/2 inch
(about 1 cm) away in the wide-angle position.
ZOOM

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Recording
Notes on digital zoom
• More than 18x zoom is performed digitally, and the
picture quality deteriorates as you go toward the “T”
side. If you do not want to use the digital zoom, set
the D ZOOM function to OFF in the menu system.
• The right side [a]of the power zoom indicator shows
the digital zooming zone, and the left side [b]shows
the optical zooming zone. If you set the D ZOOM
function to OFF, the [a]zone disappears.
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