Sony CVX-V18NS User manual

Color Video Camera

Operating Instructions

Mode d’emploi

3-866-417-11 (1)

CVX-V18NS/V18NSP

2-EN

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)

3-EN

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.

4-EN

• 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

5-EN

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

7-EN

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

8-EN

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

9-EN

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.

10-EN

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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