Manual for DCR-VX9000E

Welcome to digital video!

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.

Your digital camcorder is loaded with advanced features, but at the same time it is very easy to use. You will soon be producing home video that you can enjoy for years to come.

Getting Started

• Attaching the viewfinder: Loosen the release ring, slide the viewfinder onto the plate, adjust position, tighten the ring, and connect the 8-pin connector to the VIEW FINDER jack.
• Charging and installing the battery pack: Connect the mains lead to the AC power adaptor. Align the battery pack, fit and slide it. Connect the AC power cord to the mains. The CHARGE lamp will light up. Unplug from mains and install the battery pack into the camcorder when charging is complete.
• Inserting a cassette: Open the cassette compartment cover. Insert a DV cassette with the tab upwards and window facing out. Press down to load and close the cover.
• Camera recording: Ensure power is installed, a cassette is inserted, and AUTO LOCK is ON. Remove lens hood cap and attach to grip strap. Set POWER to ON. Set CAMERA/PLAYER to CAMERA. Turn STANDBY up to STANDBY. Press START/STOP. The "REC" indicator and red lamp will appear.