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... to alert the user to Part 15 of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in accordance with the instructions, may be producing home video that you can be prohibited. This symbol is very easy to the presence of the following measures: - Never expose the battery pack to...and found to comply with advanced features, but at the same time it is intended to alert the user to use. If this Sony Handycam® camcorder. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for years to which ...
... to alert the user to Part 15 of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in accordance with the instructions, may be producing home video that you can be prohibited. This symbol is very easy to the presence of the following measures: - Never expose the battery pack to...and found to comply with advanced features, but at the same time it is intended to alert the user to use. If this Sony Handycam® camcorder. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for years to which ...
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...date and time on pictures 20 Checking the recording - Picture effect 29 Using the PROGRAM AE function .... 30 Adjusting the exposure manually ...... 32 Focusing manually 33 Superimposing a title 34 Making your camcorder abroad 53 Maintenance information and precautions 54 Specifications ... fader function 27 Using special effects - EDITSEARCH / Rec Review ..... 21 Playback - Basics Recording a picture 15 Shooting backlit subjects (BACK LIGHT 18 Shooting in your camcorder 46 Troubleshooting 48 Self-diagnosis display 51 Warning indicators and messages ...... 52 Using your own ...
...date and time on pictures 20 Checking the recording - Picture effect 29 Using the PROGRAM AE function .... 30 Adjusting the exposure manually ...... 32 Focusing manually 33 Superimposing a title 34 Making your camcorder abroad 53 Maintenance information and precautions 54 Specifications ... fader function 27 Using special effects - EDITSEARCH / Rec Review ..... 21 Playback - Basics Recording a picture 15 Shooting backlit subjects (BACK LIGHT 18 Shooting in your camcorder 46 Troubleshooting 48 Self-diagnosis display 51 Warning indicators and messages ...... 52 Using your own ...
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Quick Start Guide 4 Open the DC IN jack cover. See the page in the direction of your camcorder outdoors (p. 8). Connecting the power cord (p. 13) Use the battery pack when using your camcorder. Connect the plug with its v mark facing up. The cassette compartment automatically goes down. EJECT AC power adaptor (supplied) Inserting a cassette...
Quick Start Guide 4 Open the DC IN jack cover. See the page in the direction of your camcorder outdoors (p. 8). Connecting the power cord (p. 13) Use the battery pack when using your camcorder. Connect the plug with its v mark facing up. The cassette compartment automatically goes down. EJECT AC power adaptor (supplied) Inserting a cassette...
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...3 Press the red button. Monitoring the playback picture in the viewfinder. To stop recording, press the red button again. LOCK STA NDBY START/STOP Viewfinder Use the viewfinder placing your camcorder by holding the viewfinder or the battery pack. 5 PLAY Quick Start Guide NOTE ...Do not pick up your eye against its eyecup. Recording a picture (p. 15) 1 Set the POWER switch to CAMERA POWER CAMERA OFF while pressing the small green button...
...3 Press the red button. Monitoring the playback picture in the viewfinder. To stop recording, press the red button again. LOCK STA NDBY START/STOP Viewfinder Use the viewfinder placing your camcorder by holding the viewfinder or the battery pack. 5 PLAY Quick Start Guide NOTE ...Do not pick up your eye against its eyecup. Recording a picture (p. 15) 1 Set the POWER switch to CAMERA POWER CAMERA OFF while pressing the small green button...
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...The viewfinder is being carried out. Unauthorized recording of the copyright laws. However, there may be contrary to indicate that constantly appear in the sun or under direct sunlight [b]. •Do not place your camcorder away from country to point the viewfinder toward...and do not affect the recorded picture in capital letters. Copyright precautions Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may cause your camcorder are 99.99% or more. •Do not let your recordings on your camcorder to CAMERA. Letting your camcorder get wet. Using this manual...
...The viewfinder is being carried out. Unauthorized recording of the copyright laws. However, there may be contrary to indicate that constantly appear in the sun or under direct sunlight [b]. •Do not place your camcorder away from country to point the viewfinder toward...and do not affect the recorded picture in capital letters. Copyright precautions Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may cause your camcorder are 99.99% or more. •Do not let your recordings on your camcorder to CAMERA. Letting your camcorder get wet. Using this manual...
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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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To remove the battery pack Slide the battery pack out in the direction of the arrow while pressing BATT RELEASE down until it clicks. Step 1 Preparing the power supply Installing the battery pack Install the battery pack to use your camcorder by holding the battery pack. BATT RELEASE After installing the battery pack Do not carry your camcorder outdoors. Slide the battery pack down . If you do so, the battery pack may slide off your camcorder unintentionally, damaging your camcorder. 8
To remove the battery pack Slide the battery pack out in the direction of the arrow while pressing BATT RELEASE down until it clicks. Step 1 Preparing the power supply Installing the battery pack Install the battery pack to use your camcorder by holding the battery pack. BATT RELEASE After installing the battery pack Do not carry your camcorder outdoors. Slide the battery pack down . If you do so, the battery pack may slide off your camcorder unintentionally, damaging your camcorder. 8
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...window. Charging begins. To fully charge the battery (full charge), leave the battery pack attached for about 1 hour after charging it for your camcorder to the DC IN jack with the plug's v mark facing up. (2) Connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor. (3) Connect ...When the remaining battery indicator changes to use the battery longer than usual. 4 POWER CAMERA OFF (CHARGE) PLAYER 1 2 9 The remaining battery time is completed until FULL appears in minutes on the display window. Your camcorder operates only with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (L series). (1) Open the DC IN ...
...window. Charging begins. To fully charge the battery (full charge), leave the battery pack attached for about 1 hour after charging it for your camcorder to the DC IN jack with the plug's v mark facing up. (2) Connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor. (3) Connect ...When the remaining battery indicator changes to use the battery longer than usual. 4 POWER CAMERA OFF (CHARGE) PLAYER 1 2 9 The remaining battery time is completed until FULL appears in minutes on the display window. Your camcorder operates only with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (L series). (1) Open the DC IN ...
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Keep the battery pack in the display window roughly indicates the recording time. Remaining battery time indicator The remaining battery time indicator in a cool place. min" appears in the display window. 10 Until your camcorder calculates the actual remaining battery time "- - - - Step 1 Preparing the power supply Notes •Prevent metallic objects from coming...
Keep the battery pack in the display window roughly indicates the recording time. Remaining battery time indicator The remaining battery time indicator in a cool place. min" appears in the display window. 10 Until your camcorder calculates the actual remaining battery time "- - - - Step 1 Preparing the power supply Notes •Prevent metallic objects from coming...
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...on /off. The battery life will be shorter. The actual battery life may be shorter if you use your camcorder in a cold environment. * *Approximate number of minutes when recording while you use a fully charged battery Numbers in parentheses "( )" indicate the time using a normally charged battery...345 (310) 390 (350) 535 (480) 595 (535) 695 (625) Approximate number of minutes when you repeat recording start/ stop, zooming and turning the power on your camcorder. 11 The battery life will be shorter if you use a fully charged battery Numbers in parentheses "( )" indicate the...
...on /off. The battery life will be shorter. The actual battery life may be shorter if you use your camcorder in a cold environment. * *Approximate number of minutes when recording while you use a fully charged battery Numbers in parentheses "( )" indicate the time using a normally charged battery...345 (310) 390 (350) 535 (480) 595 (535) 695 (625) Approximate number of minutes when you repeat recording start/ stop, zooming and turning the power on your camcorder. 11 The battery life will be shorter if you use a fully charged battery Numbers in parentheses "( )" indicate the...
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The "InfoLITHIUM" is compatible with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (L series). This unit is a lithium ion battery pack which you are recording. "InfoLITHIUM" is "InfoLITHIUM"? What is a trademark of Sony Corporation. 12 Your camcorder operates only with compatible electronic equipment. "InfoLITHIUM" L series battery packs have the mark. Step 1 Preparing the power supply Note on the...
The "InfoLITHIUM" is compatible with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (L series). This unit is a lithium ion battery pack which you are recording. "InfoLITHIUM" is "InfoLITHIUM"? What is a trademark of Sony Corporation. 12 Your camcorder operates only with compatible electronic equipment. "InfoLITHIUM" L series battery packs have the mark. Step 1 Preparing the power supply Note on the...
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...even when the power cord is not plugged into a wall outlet. This means that you power it is connected to your camcorder with the plug's v mark facing up. (2) Connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor. (3) Connect the power...has been turned off. 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... AC power adaptor to the DC IN jack on your camcorder. •The DC IN jack has "source priority". Using a car battery Use...
...even when the power cord is not plugged into a wall outlet. This means that you power it is connected to your camcorder with the plug's v mark facing up. (2) Connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor. (3) Connect the power...has been turned off. 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... AC power adaptor to the DC IN jack on your camcorder. •The DC IN jack has "source priority". Using a car battery Use...
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...3 LOCK NDBY START/STOP 40min SP STBY 0:00:00 Microphone Camera recording lamp STA 4 LOCK NDBY START/STOP 40min SP REC 0:00:01 Note Fasten the grip strap firmly. The camera recording lamp located on the front of your camcorder in the standby mode for more information (p. 8 to 14...). (2) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA while pressing the small green button. When you . (1) Installthepowersourceandinsertacassette....
...3 LOCK NDBY START/STOP 40min SP STBY 0:00:00 Microphone Camera recording lamp STA 4 LOCK NDBY START/STOP 40min SP REC 0:00:01 Note Fasten the grip strap firmly. The camera recording lamp located on the front of your camcorder in the standby mode for more information (p. 8 to 14...). (2) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA while pressing the small green button. When you . (1) Installthepowersourceandinsertacassette....
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...difficult with the NightShot Light on. Exposure - NIGHTSHOT OFF ON NightShot Light emitter Using the NightShot Light The picture will be recorded in a dark place. PROGRAM AE NightShot Light NightShot Light rays are infrared and so are invisible. and "NIGHTSHOT" indicators ...: - Notes •Do not use this function. Recording - While your camcorder to malfunction. •When you use the NightShot function in normal recording, the picture may cause your camcorder is about 10 feet (3 m). 19 Basics Recording a picture Shooting in the menu settings (p. 39). To...
...difficult with the NightShot Light on. Exposure - NIGHTSHOT OFF ON NightShot Light emitter Using the NightShot Light The picture will be recorded in a dark place. PROGRAM AE NightShot Light NightShot Light rays are infrared and so are invisible. and "NIGHTSHOT" indicators ...: - Notes •Do not use this function. Recording - While your camcorder to malfunction. •When you use the NightShot function in normal recording, the picture may cause your camcorder is about 10 feet (3 m). 19 Basics Recording a picture Shooting in the menu settings (p. 39). To...
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... the TV to a TV or VCR without Video/Audio input jacks Use an NTSC system RFU adaptor (not supplied). Connections for playback Connect your camcorder to your TV or VCR with the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder to the operating instructions of your TV or...the AC power adaptor (p. 13). VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT IN VIDEO AUDIO : Signal flow If your TV is already connected to a VCR Connect your camcorder to LINE. - Playback - Basics - Connect your camcorder from a wall outlet using the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder. Set the input selector on ...
... the TV to a TV or VCR without Video/Audio input jacks Use an NTSC system RFU adaptor (not supplied). Connections for playback Connect your camcorder to your TV or VCR with the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder to the operating instructions of your TV or...the AC power adaptor (p. 13). VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT IN VIDEO AUDIO : Signal flow If your TV is already connected to a VCR Connect your camcorder to LINE. - Playback - Basics - Connect your camcorder from a wall outlet using the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder. Set the input selector on ...
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Playback - Basics Playing back a tape You can also monitor the picture in the viewfinder. (1) Install the power source and insert the recorded tape. (2) Set the POWER switch to PLAYER while pressing the small green button. (3) Press m to rewind the tape. (4) Press N to a TV or VCR. You can monitor the playback picture on a TV screen after connecting your camcorder to start playback. 2 POWER 3 CAMERA OFF REW (CHARGE) PLAYER 4 PLAY To stop playback Press x. 23
Playback - Basics Playing back a tape You can also monitor the picture in the viewfinder. (1) Install the power source and insert the recorded tape. (2) Set the POWER switch to PLAYER while pressing the small green button. (3) Press m to rewind the tape. (4) Press N to a TV or VCR. You can monitor the playback picture on a TV screen after connecting your camcorder to start playback. 2 POWER 3 CAMERA OFF REW (CHARGE) PLAYER 4 PLAY To stop playback Press x. 23
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... playback pause mode lasts for 5 minutes Your camcorder automatically enters the stop mode. To resume playback, press N. The tapes recorded in the Hi8 format You can play back a tape recorded in the Hi8 video system on your camcorder. 24 Playing back a tape Various playback modes To operate video control buttons, set the POWER switch to PLAYER...
... playback pause mode lasts for 5 minutes Your camcorder automatically enters the stop mode. To resume playback, press N. The tapes recorded in the Hi8 format You can play back a tape recorded in the Hi8 video system on your camcorder. 24 Playing back a tape Various playback modes To operate video control buttons, set the POWER switch to PLAYER...
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Using the wide mode In the standby mode, set 16:9WIDE to OFF in the menu settings (p. 39). MENU To cancel the wide mode Set 16:9WIDE to OFF. 26 During recording You cannot change or cancel the wide mode. When you record in the 16:9FULL mode, the date or time indicator will be widened on wide-screen TVs. Date or time indicator When you cancel the wide mode, set your camcorder to the standby mode and then set 16:9WIDE to CINEMA or 16:9FULL in the menu settings. In the wide mode You cannot select the bounce function with FADER.
Using the wide mode In the standby mode, set 16:9WIDE to OFF in the menu settings (p. 39). MENU To cancel the wide mode Set 16:9WIDE to OFF. 26 During recording You cannot change or cancel the wide mode. When you record in the 16:9FULL mode, the date or time indicator will be widened on wide-screen TVs. Date or time indicator When you cancel the wide mode, set your camcorder to the standby mode and then set 16:9WIDE to CINEMA or 16:9FULL in the menu settings. In the wide mode You cannot select the bounce function with FADER.
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While using the bounce function, you cannot use the following mode or functions: - When fading out [b] In the recording mode, press FADER until the indicator disappears. Focus - Picture effect Note on the bounce function The BOUNCE indicator does not appear in the menu ...set to the normal mode. Wide mode - Picture effect - The date, time indicator and title do not fade in /out is carried out : Your camcorder automatically returns to the mode other than OFF in the following functions: - The fader indicator stops flashing. 1 FADER FADER To cancel the fader function After...
While using the bounce function, you cannot use the following mode or functions: - When fading out [b] In the recording mode, press FADER until the indicator disappears. Focus - Picture effect Note on the bounce function The BOUNCE indicator does not appear in the menu ...set to the normal mode. Wide mode - Picture effect - The date, time indicator and title do not fade in /out is carried out : Your camcorder automatically returns to the mode other than OFF in the following functions: - The fader indicator stops flashing. 1 FADER FADER To cancel the fader function After...
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... effect indicator appears. (2) TurntheSEL/PUSHEXECdialtoselectthedesiredpictureeffectmode. PASTEL [a] : Thecontrastofthepictureisemphasized,andthepicturelookslikean animated cartoon. SLIM [e] : The picture expands vertically. STRETCH [f] : Thepictureexpandshorizontally. [a] [b] [c] [d] [e] [f] Advanced Recording Operations (1) PressPICTUREEFFECTinthestandbyorrecordingmode. When you turn the picture effect function off Your camcorder automatically returns to obtain special effects like those in films or on the TV. NEG. SOLARIZE [c] : Thelightintensityisclearer...
... effect indicator appears. (2) TurntheSEL/PUSHEXECdialtoselectthedesiredpictureeffectmode. PASTEL [a] : Thecontrastofthepictureisemphasized,andthepicturelookslikean animated cartoon. SLIM [e] : The picture expands vertically. STRETCH [f] : Thepictureexpandshorizontally. [a] [b] [c] [d] [e] [f] Advanced Recording Operations (1) PressPICTUREEFFECTinthestandbyorrecordingmode. When you turn the picture effect function off Your camcorder automatically returns to obtain special effects like those in films or on the TV. NEG. SOLARIZE [c] : Thelightintensityisclearer...