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]