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...direct sunlight. Your Handycam is no guarantee that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of lithium ion batteries in this manual could void your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with superior picture ...the equipment off and on your Handycam, you call 1-800-222-SONY (United States only) For the Sony Factory Service Center nearest you can enjoy for help. This equipment generates, uses, and can be producing home video that to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not...
...direct sunlight. Your Handycam is no guarantee that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of lithium ion batteries in this manual could void your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with superior picture ...the equipment off and on your Handycam, you call 1-800-222-SONY (United States only) For the Sony Factory Service Center nearest you can enjoy for help. This equipment generates, uses, and can be producing home video that to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not...
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...the date and time 43 Additional Information Playback modes 45 Changing the lithium battery in the dark (NightShot 19 Superimposing the date and time on pictures 20 Checking the recording - Getting started Table of contents Quick Start Guide 4 Getting started ...6 Checking supplied accessories 7 Step 1 Preparing the power supply ..... 8 Installing the battery pack 8 Charging the battery pack 9 Connecting to a wall outlet 13 Step 2 Inserting a cassette 14 Recording - Basics Recording a picture 15 Shooting backlit subjects (BACK LIGHT 18 Shooting in your camcorder 46 ...
...the date and time 43 Additional Information Playback modes 45 Changing the lithium battery in the dark (NightShot 19 Superimposing the date and time on pictures 20 Checking the recording - Getting started Table of contents Quick Start Guide 4 Getting started ...6 Checking supplied accessories 7 Step 1 Preparing the power supply ..... 8 Installing the battery pack 8 Charging the battery pack 9 Connecting to a wall outlet 13 Step 2 Inserting a cassette 14 Recording - Basics Recording a picture 15 Shooting backlit subjects (BACK LIGHT 18 Shooting in your camcorder 46 ...
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... the page in the direction of your camcorder outdoors (p. 8). Open the DC IN jack cover. Quick Start Guide 4 Connecting the power cord (p. 13) Use the battery pack when using your camcorder. Connect the plug with its v mark facing up. Quick Start Guide This chapter introduces you to the basic features of...
... the page in the direction of your camcorder outdoors (p. 8). Open the DC IN jack cover. Quick Start Guide 4 Connecting the power cord (p. 13) Use the battery pack when using your camcorder. Connect the plug with its v mark facing up. Quick Start Guide This chapter introduces you to the basic features of...
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... Viewfinder Use the viewfinder placing your camcorder by holding the viewfinder or the battery pack. 5 Recording a picture (p. 15) 1 Set the POWER switch to CAMERA POWER CAMERA OFF while pressing the small green button. (CHARGE) PLAYER STA 2 Turn STANDBY to PLAYER POWER CAMERA while pressing the small green button. PLAY Quick Start Guide NOTE Do not...
... Viewfinder Use the viewfinder placing your camcorder by holding the viewfinder or the battery pack. 5 Recording a picture (p. 15) 1 Set the POWER switch to CAMERA POWER CAMERA OFF while pressing the small green button. (CHARGE) PLAYER STA 2 Turn STANDBY to PLAYER POWER CAMERA while pressing the small green button. PLAY Quick Start Guide NOTE Do not...
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Getting started Checking supplied accessories Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder. 1 2 3 4 5 1 AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power adaptor (1), Power cord (1) (p. 9) 2 NP-F330 battery pack (1) (p. 8, 9) 4 A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 22) 5 Shoulder strap (1) (p. 61) 3 CR2025 lithium battery (1) (p. 46) The lithium battery is not made due to a malfunction of the camcorder, video tape, etc. 7 Contents of the recording cannot be compensated if recording or playback is already installed in your camcorder.
Getting started Checking supplied accessories Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder. 1 2 3 4 5 1 AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power adaptor (1), Power cord (1) (p. 9) 2 NP-F330 battery pack (1) (p. 8, 9) 4 A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 22) 5 Shoulder strap (1) (p. 61) 3 CR2025 lithium battery (1) (p. 46) The lithium battery is not made due to a malfunction of the camcorder, video tape, etc. 7 Contents of the recording cannot be compensated if recording or playback is already installed in your camcorder.
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Slide the battery pack down . If you do so, the battery pack may slide off your camcorder unintentionally, damaging your camcorder outdoors. Step 1 Preparing the power supply Installing the battery pack Install the battery pack to use your camcorder. 8 BATT RELEASE After installing the battery pack Do not carry your camcorder by holding the battery pack. To remove the battery pack Slide the battery pack out in the direction of the arrow while pressing BATT RELEASE down until it clicks.
Slide the battery pack down . If you do so, the battery pack may slide off your camcorder unintentionally, damaging your camcorder outdoors. Step 1 Preparing the power supply Installing the battery pack Install the battery pack to use your camcorder. 8 BATT RELEASE After installing the battery pack Do not carry your camcorder by holding the battery pack. To remove the battery pack Slide the battery pack out in the direction of the arrow while pressing BATT RELEASE down until it clicks.
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... battery indicator changes to use the battery longer than usual. 4 POWER CAMERA OFF (CHARGE) PLAYER 1 2 9 Getting started Step 1 Preparing the power supply Charging the battery pack Use the battery pack after normal charge is indicated in the display window. Your camcorder operates only with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery ... power cord to a wall outlet. (4) Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHARGE). Fully charging the battery allows you to u, normal chargeis completed. The remaining battery time is completed until FULL appears in minutes on the display window. To fully charge the...
... battery indicator changes to use the battery longer than usual. 4 POWER CAMERA OFF (CHARGE) PLAYER 1 2 9 Getting started Step 1 Preparing the power supply Charging the battery pack Use the battery pack after normal charge is indicated in the display window. Your camcorder operates only with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery ... power cord to a wall outlet. (4) Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHARGE). Fully charging the battery allows you to u, normal chargeis completed. The remaining battery time is completed until FULL appears in minutes on the display window. To fully charge the...
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... parts of the DC plug of the AC power adaptor. Keep the battery pack in the display window roughly indicates the recording time. Battery pack The battery pack is not to be used for a long time, charge the battery pack once fully and then use it until it leaves the factory.... Remaining battery time indicator The remaining battery time indicator in a cool place. min" appears in ...
... parts of the DC plug of the AC power adaptor. Keep the battery pack in the display window roughly indicates the recording time. Battery pack The battery pack is not to be used for a long time, charge the battery pack once fully and then use it until it leaves the factory.... Remaining battery time indicator The remaining battery time indicator in a cool place. min" appears in ...
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... shorter if you use your camcorder in a cold environment. * *Approximate number of minutes when recording while you repeat recording start/ stop, zooming and turning the power on your camcorder in a cold environment. Playing time Battery pack NP-F330 (supplied) NP-F530 NP-F550 NP-F730 NP-F730H/F750 NP-F930 NP... Full charge (Normal charge) 150 (90) 210 (150) 300 (240) 390 (330) 420 (360) Approximate number of minutes to charge an empty battery pack Recording time Battery pack NP-F330 (supplied) NP-F530 NP-F550 NP-F730 NP-F730H/F750 NP-F930 NP-F950 NP-F960 Continuous* 170 (160) 305 (275...
... shorter if you use your camcorder in a cold environment. * *Approximate number of minutes when recording while you repeat recording start/ stop, zooming and turning the power on your camcorder in a cold environment. Playing time Battery pack NP-F330 (supplied) NP-F530 NP-F550 NP-F730 NP-F730H/F750 NP-F930 NP... Full charge (Normal charge) 150 (90) 210 (150) 300 (240) 390 (330) 420 (360) Approximate number of minutes to charge an empty battery pack Recording time Battery pack NP-F330 (supplied) NP-F530 NP-F550 NP-F730 NP-F730H/F750 NP-F930 NP-F950 NP-F960 Continuous* 170 (160) 305 (275...
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... "InfoLITHIUM" is compatible with compatible electronic equipment. Your camcorder operates only with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery. "InfoLITHIUM" is "InfoLITHIUM"? What is a trademark of Sony Corporation. 12 Step 1 Preparing the power supply Note on the remaining battery time indicator during recording The indicator may not be correct, depending on the conditions in which can exchange data...
... "InfoLITHIUM" is compatible with compatible electronic equipment. Your camcorder operates only with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery. "InfoLITHIUM" is "InfoLITHIUM"? What is a trademark of Sony Corporation. 12 Step 1 Preparing the power supply Note on the remaining battery time indicator during recording The indicator may not be correct, depending on the conditions in which can exchange data...
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... power source (house current) as long as it is connected to your camcorder. •The DC IN jack has "source priority". Using a car battery Use Sony DC Adaptor/Charger (not supplied). 13 Getting started Step 1 Preparing the power supply Connecting to a wall outlet When you use your camcorder for a ...long time, we recommend that the battery pack cannot supply any power if the power cord is connected to the DC IN jack, even when ...
... power source (house current) as long as it is connected to your camcorder. •The DC IN jack has "source priority". Using a car battery Use Sony DC Adaptor/Charger (not supplied). 13 Getting started Step 1 Preparing the power supply Connecting to a wall outlet When you use your camcorder for a ...long time, we recommend that the battery pack cannot supply any power if the power cord is connected to the DC IN jack, even when ...
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... can make the transition between the last scene you recorded and the next scene smooth as long as you exchange the battery pack in the recording mode, set the counter to STANDBY. (4) Press START/STOP. Recording - The camera recording lamp located on the front of your camcorder in ...microphone during recording. When you do not eject the cassette. Basics - The ...
... can make the transition between the last scene you recorded and the next scene smooth as long as you exchange the battery pack in the recording mode, set the counter to STANDBY. (4) Press START/STOP. Recording - The camera recording lamp located on the front of your camcorder in ...microphone during recording. When you do not eject the cassette. Basics - The ...
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... shoot a subject with the light source behind the subject or a subject with a light background, use the backlight function. Remaining battery time indicator Shooting backlit subjects (BACK LIGHT) When you insert a cassette and record or play back for a while. BACK LIGHT If you press EXPOSURE when shooting backlit subjects The backlight function will...
... shoot a subject with the light source behind the subject or a subject with a light background, use the backlight function. Remaining battery time indicator Shooting backlit subjects (BACK LIGHT) When you insert a cassette and record or play back for a while. BACK LIGHT If you press EXPOSURE when shooting backlit subjects The backlight function will...
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... menu items are displayed as the lithium battery is performed digitally. (p. 17) 16:9WIDE z OFF - CAMERA CINEMA To record in the CINEMA mode (p. 25) 16:9FULL To record in memory even when the battery is removed, as long as the following icons: CAMERA SET PLAYER SET VF SET TAPE SET SETUP... MENU OTHERS Selecting the mode setting of a TV game or similar machine. Menu items differ according to PLAYER or CAMERA. The viewfinder screen...
... menu items are displayed as the lithium battery is performed digitally. (p. 17) 16:9WIDE z OFF - CAMERA CINEMA To record in the CINEMA mode (p. 25) 16:9FULL To record in memory even when the battery is removed, as long as the following icons: CAMERA SET PLAYER SET VF SET TAPE SET SETUP... MENU OTHERS Selecting the mode setting of a TV game or similar machine. Menu items differ according to PLAYER or CAMERA. The viewfinder screen...
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...set ORC TO SET, a non-recorded section of tape rewinding, forwarding or picture search in the LP mode on your camcorder. When you play on other than the battery pack, "BRIGHT" is pressed in SP (Standard Play) mode CAMERA LP To increase the recording time to twice the SP mode... ORC TO SET To automatically adjust the recording condition to get the best possible recording. If necessary, reset the setting. •...
...set ORC TO SET, a non-recorded section of tape rewinding, forwarding or picture search in the LP mode on your camcorder. When you play on other than the battery pack, "BRIGHT" is pressed in SP (Standard Play) mode CAMERA LP To increase the recording time to twice the SP mode... ORC TO SET To automatically adjust the recording condition to get the best possible recording. If necessary, reset the setting. •...
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... LTR SIZE DEMO MODE RETURN [MENU] : END 43 You must reset the date and time when the lithium battery becomes dead with the battery pack or other power source connected, you replace the lithium battery with no power source installed. The date and time are held in the standby mode, press MENU to... SEL/PUSH EXEC dial and pressing the dial. (6) Set the minute by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial and pressing the dial by the lithium battery. Customizing Your Camcorder Resetting the date and time The default clock setting is in memory by the time signal.
... LTR SIZE DEMO MODE RETURN [MENU] : END 43 You must reset the date and time when the lithium battery becomes dead with the battery pack or other power source connected, you replace the lithium battery with no power source installed. The date and time are held in the standby mode, press MENU to... SEL/PUSH EXEC dial and pressing the dial. (6) Set the minute by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial and pressing the dial by the lithium battery. Customizing Your Camcorder Resetting the date and time The default clock setting is in memory by the time signal.
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... at the factory This battery may explode if mistreated. Insert the battery with a Sony CR2025 or Duracell DL-2025 lithium battery. When the battery becomes weak or dead, the W indicator flashes in the viewfinder for about 5 seconds ...Wipethebatterywithadryclothtoensuregoodcontact. Changing the lithium battery in your camcorder When replacing the lithium battery, keep the battery pack or other battery may present a risk of fire or explosion. In this case, replace the battery with the positive (+) side facing out. Discard used batteries according to CAMERA. Do not recharge, ...
... at the factory This battery may explode if mistreated. Insert the battery with a Sony CR2025 or Duracell DL-2025 lithium battery. When the battery becomes weak or dead, the W indicator flashes in the viewfinder for about 5 seconds ...Wipethebatterywithadryclothtoensuregoodcontact. Changing the lithium battery in your camcorder When replacing the lithium battery, keep the battery pack or other battery may present a risk of fire or explosion. In this case, replace the battery with the positive (+) side facing out. Discard used batteries according to CAMERA. Do not recharge, ...
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Additional Information Changing the lithium battery in your camcorder Changing the lithium battery (1) Open the lid of the lithium battery compartment. (2) Push the lithium battery down once and pull it out from the holder. (3) Install a Sony CR2025 or Duracell DL-2025 lithium battery with the positive (+) side facing out. (4) Close the lid. 1 2 3 4 47
Additional Information Changing the lithium battery in your camcorder Changing the lithium battery (1) Open the lid of the lithium battery compartment. (2) Push the lithium battery down once and pull it out from the holder. (3) Install a Sony CR2025 or Duracell DL-2025 lithium battery with the positive (+) side facing out. (4) Close the lid. 1 2 3 4 47
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...dark place. (p. 19) In the playback mode Symptom The tape does not move when a video control button is not fully charged. c Charge the battery pack fully again so that the battery pack has enough power to CAMERA or OFF (CHARGE). c Adjust it to ON. c Connect the AC power adaptor to ... Clean the heads using the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning cassette (not supplied). (p. 55) In the recording and playback modes Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions The power does not turn on the following page) 49 c Replace with a new battery pack. (p. 8) • The battery is set to ON in ...
...dark place. (p. 19) In the playback mode Symptom The tape does not move when a video control button is not fully charged. c Charge the battery pack fully again so that the battery pack has enough power to CAMERA or OFF (CHARGE). c Adjust it to ON. c Connect the AC power adaptor to ... Clean the heads using the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning cassette (not supplied). (p. 55) In the recording and playback modes Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions The power does not turn on the following page) 49 c Replace with a new battery pack. (p. 8) • The battery is set to ON in ...
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... or local authorized Sony service facility. 50 c Contact your camcorder for at least 1 hour to acclimatize. (p. 54) • Some troubles has occurred in the display window. • The AC power adaptor is disconnected. c Remove the cassette and insert it firmly. (p. 8, 13) • The battery is wrong with the battery pack. While charging the...
... or local authorized Sony service facility. 50 c Contact your camcorder for at least 1 hour to acclimatize. (p. 54) • Some troubles has occurred in the display window. • The AC power adaptor is disconnected. c Remove the cassette and insert it firmly. (p. 8, 13) • The battery is wrong with the battery pack. While charging the...