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... two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this product, you may be producing home video that may call: Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222SONY (7669) The number below is very easy to operate this equipment. 2 Welcome! With your authority...the FCC related matters only. Telephone No.: 201-930-6972 This device complies with superior picture and sound quality. Regulatory Information Declaration of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. Telephone No.: 201-930-6972 ...
... two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this product, you may be producing home video that may call: Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222SONY (7669) The number below is very easy to operate this equipment. 2 Welcome! With your authority...the FCC related matters only. Telephone No.: 201-930-6972 This device complies with superior picture and sound quality. Regulatory Information Declaration of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. Telephone No.: 201-930-6972 ...
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... the receiving antenna. - Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for help preserve our environment by one or more information regarding recycling of rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800-8228837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/.
... the receiving antenna. - Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for help preserve our environment by one or more information regarding recycling of rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800-8228837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/.
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... States and/or other countries. •Pentium is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • "Memory Stick," and "MagicGate Memory Stick" are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "Memory Stick Duo" and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. •Windows and Windows Media are trademarks of Apple Computer ...Types of trouble and how to correct trouble 224 Self-diagnosis display 232 Warning indicators and messages .... 233 Additional Information About video cassette 237 About the "Memory Stick 240 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 242 About i.LINK 244 Using your camcorder abroad...
... States and/or other countries. •Pentium is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • "Memory Stick," and "MagicGate Memory Stick" are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "Memory Stick Duo" and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. •Windows and Windows Media are trademarks of Apple Computer ...Types of trouble and how to correct trouble 224 Self-diagnosis display 232 Warning indicators and messages .... 233 Additional Information About video cassette 237 About the "Memory Stick 240 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 242 About i.LINK 244 Using your camcorder abroad...
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...IN jack cover. Quick Start Guide 10 AC Adaptor (supplied) Inserting a cassette (p. 28) 1 Slide OPEN/ EJECT in parentheses "( )" for more information. Connecting the power cord (p. 24) Use the battery pack when using your camcorder. Power cord Connect the plug with the cassette window facing up .... Quick Start Guide - Recording on a tape This chapter introduces you to the basic features to record on a tape of the cassette back and insert the cassette properly with its v mark facing up ....
...IN jack cover. Quick Start Guide 10 AC Adaptor (supplied) Inserting a cassette (p. 28) 1 Slide OPEN/ EJECT in parentheses "( )" for more information. Connecting the power cord (p. 24) Use the battery pack when using your camcorder. Power cord Connect the plug with the cassette window facing up .... Quick Start Guide - Recording on a tape This chapter introduces you to the basic features to record on a tape of the cassette back and insert the cassette properly with its v mark facing up ....
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...Stick" in parentheses "( )" for more information. "Memory Stick" slot b mark When ejecting the "Memory Stick," press the "Memory Stick" once lightly. 12 Power cord Connect the plug with the b mark facing the LCD panel as it can go with its v mark facing up. Recording on a "Memory Stick" Quick Start ...Guide This chapter introduces you to the basic features to record on a "Memory Stick" of your camcorder outdoors (p. 18). Connecting the power cord (p. 24) Use...
...Stick" in parentheses "( )" for more information. "Memory Stick" slot b mark When ejecting the "Memory Stick," press the "Memory Stick" once lightly. 12 Power cord Connect the plug with the b mark facing the LCD panel as it can go with its v mark facing up. Recording on a "Memory Stick" Quick Start ...Guide This chapter introduces you to the basic features to record on a "Memory Stick" of your camcorder outdoors (p. 18). Connecting the power cord (p. 24) Use...
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The BATTERY INFO is displayed as percentage and recordable time with the LCD screen/viewfinder. The battery charge level is displayed in the following cases: - The BATTERY INFO is not set to OFF (CHG). - ... cut off the power. This may cause a short-circuit, damaging the AC Adaptor. If any trouble occurs with the metal parts on your camcorder. The information is not installed properly. - is calculated BATTERY INFO BATTERY CHARGE LEVEL 0% 50% 100% The battery charge level indicator moves flashing and "CALCULATING BATTERY INFO..." REC...
The BATTERY INFO is displayed as percentage and recordable time with the LCD screen/viewfinder. The battery charge level is displayed in the following cases: - The BATTERY INFO is not set to OFF (CHG). - ... cut off the power. This may cause a short-circuit, damaging the AC Adaptor. If any trouble occurs with the metal parts on your camcorder. The information is not installed properly. - is calculated BATTERY INFO BATTERY CHARGE LEVEL 0% 50% 100% The battery charge level indicator moves flashing and "CALCULATING BATTERY INFO..." REC...
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... the AC power source (house current) as long as possible to cut off . Refer to the operating instructions of the Car Battery Adaptor for further information. 25 While using the AC Adaptor, if any power if the power cord is connected to the DC IN jack, even when the power cord... is attached to your camcorder. •The DC IN jack has "source priority." Using a car battery Use Sony Car Battery Adaptor (optional). Notes •The AC Adaptor can supply power even if the battery pack is not plugged into a wall outlet. •Place...
... the AC power source (house current) as long as possible to cut off . Refer to the operating instructions of the Car Battery Adaptor for further information. 25 While using the AC Adaptor, if any power if the power cord is connected to the DC IN jack, even when the power cord... is attached to your camcorder. •The DC IN jack has "source priority." Using a car battery Use Sony Car Battery Adaptor (optional). Notes •The AC Adaptor can supply power even if the battery pack is not plugged into a wall outlet. •Place...
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... camcorder lights up in microphone during recording. To stop recording, press START/STOP again. The recording lamp lights up . See "Step 1" to "Step 3" for more information (p. 18 to 29). (3) Set the POWER switch to the grip strap. (2) Install the power source and insert a cassette. Your camcorder starts recording. The camera recording lamp located on the front of...
... camcorder lights up in microphone during recording. To stop recording, press START/STOP again. The recording lamp lights up . See "Step 1" to "Step 3" for more information (p. 18 to 29). (3) Set the POWER switch to the grip strap. (2) Install the power source and insert a cassette. Your camcorder starts recording. The camera recording lamp located on the front of...
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...Commander: date/time y no indicator Notes on the data code •The data code does not work with tapes recorded in the Hi8 /standard 8 mm system. •Various settings of recording. The indicator may not be correct, depending on the TV screen. A blank portion of the tape is your ...in the menu settings (p. 222). The tape is unreadable due to DATE in which you connect your camcorder's information at the time of the data code are playing back. In the recording mode, the data code will not be displayed. 48 Playing back a tape To not display various settings Set...
...Commander: date/time y no indicator Notes on the data code •The data code does not work with tapes recorded in the Hi8 /standard 8 mm system. •Various settings of recording. The indicator may not be correct, depending on the TV screen. A blank portion of the tape is your ...in the menu settings (p. 222). The tape is unreadable due to DATE in which you connect your camcorder's information at the time of the data code are playing back. In the recording mode, the data code will not be displayed. 48 Playing back a tape To not display various settings Set...
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... images on a "Memory Stick" Your camcorder continues recording on a "Memory Stick" in CAMERA mode The image is recorded in the FIELD mode automatically even if you select FRAME in the following settings cannot be recorded. Your camcorder immediately records the image on a tape "Memory Stick" For more information, see page 240. MEMORY MIX - Image quality (p. 128...
... images on a "Memory Stick" Your camcorder continues recording on a "Memory Stick" in CAMERA mode The image is recorded in the FIELD mode automatically even if you select FRAME in the following settings cannot be recorded. Your camcorder immediately records the image on a tape "Memory Stick" For more information, see page 240. MEMORY MIX - Image quality (p. 128...
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... wide mode The SteadyShot does not work. ID-1 system The ID-1 system sends aspect ratio (screen horizontal/vertical ratio) information (16:9, 4:3, or letter box) with ID-1 signals inserted between video signals when you record in the 16:9FULL mode, the date or time indicator will be widened on a "Memory Stick" in the menu...
... wide mode The SteadyShot does not work. ID-1 system The ID-1 system sends aspect ratio (screen horizontal/vertical ratio) information (16:9, 4:3, or letter box) with ID-1 signals inserted between video signals when you record in the 16:9FULL mode, the date or time indicator will be widened on a "Memory Stick" in the menu...
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... your camcorder and the VCR. Tape PB ZOOM - You can connect one VCR only using the i.LINK cable See page 244 for more information about i.LINK. Picture effect If you connect using an i.LINK cable You cannot dub the titles and display indicators. 97 When you... becomes rough. This is not a malfunction. Editing Dubbing a tape When you play back the picture using other video equipment, the picture may fluctuate. Digital effect - Digital signals are recorded in the Hi8 /standard 8 mm system The picture may jitter. Also, when you have finished dubbing a tape Press x on tapes that ...
... your camcorder and the VCR. Tape PB ZOOM - You can connect one VCR only using the i.LINK cable See page 244 for more information about i.LINK. Picture effect If you connect using an i.LINK cable You cannot dub the titles and display indicators. 97 When you... becomes rough. This is not a malfunction. Editing Dubbing a tape When you play back the picture using other video equipment, the picture may fluctuate. Digital effect - Digital signals are recorded in the Hi8 /standard 8 mm system The picture may jitter. Also, when you have finished dubbing a tape Press x on tapes that ...
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... can be selected by frame. Unwanted scene Unwanted scene Switch the order Before operation Step 1 Connecting the VCR (p. 107) Step 2 Setting the VCR for more information. Digital program editing (on a "Memory Stick." with tapes recorded in the Hi8 / standard 8 mm system. 106 Dubbing only desired scenes -
... can be selected by frame. Unwanted scene Unwanted scene Switch the order Before operation Step 1 Connecting the VCR (p. 107) Step 2 Setting the VCR for more information. Digital program editing (on a "Memory Stick." with tapes recorded in the Hi8 / standard 8 mm system. 106 Dubbing only desired scenes -
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... This file name appears on Windows OS or Macintosh OS is not guaranteed to play back on your camcorder images recorded on a "Memory Stick" by the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA). "Memory Stick" formatted on computer A "Memory Stick" formatted on the screen of... are not sold in some areas.) •If you cannot use the "Memory Stick" that is a file format for Camera File System universal standard established by the JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). image data shot with other equipment 126
... This file name appears on Windows OS or Macintosh OS is not guaranteed to play back on your camcorder images recorded on a "Memory Stick" by the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA). "Memory Stick" formatted on computer A "Memory Stick" formatted on the screen of... are not sold in some areas.) •If you cannot use the "Memory Stick" that is a file format for Camera File System universal standard established by the JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). image data shot with other equipment 126
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... a "Memory Stick." Digital effect - Super NightShot - The picture and sound are recorded up to the left (unlock) position. (2) Press START/STOP. The camera recording lamp lights up to MEMORY The following functions do not work: - Your camcorder starts recording. For more information about recording time, see page 131. 2 50min 320REC BBB 0:00:03 1min 101 To...
... a "Memory Stick." Digital effect - Super NightShot - The picture and sound are recorded up to the left (unlock) position. (2) Press START/STOP. The camera recording lamp lights up to MEMORY The following functions do not work: - Your camcorder starts recording. For more information about recording time, see page 131. 2 50min 320REC BBB 0:00:03 1min 101 To...
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...The picture recorded on a "Memory Stick." Images and sound are recorded up to start recording from a tape as a moving picture Your camcorder can also capture moving picture data through the input connector and record it as a moving picture on the tape is played back. For more information about recording time,... see page 131. 2 PLAY PAUSE 3 50min N 0:15:42:43 320 REC 0:00:03 1min BBB 101 To stop recording Press START/STOP. 150
...The picture recorded on a "Memory Stick." Images and sound are recorded up to start recording from a tape as a moving picture Your camcorder can also capture moving picture data through the input connector and record it as a moving picture on the tape is played back. For more information about recording time,... see page 131. 2 PLAY PAUSE 3 50min N 0:15:42:43 320 REC 0:00:03 1min BBB 101 To stop recording Press START/STOP. 150
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... channel audio is displayed on the VCR or the TV. The picture of both your TV or VCR has an S video jack Pictures can be reproduced more information about recording time, see the desired program. Recording pictures from a tape as a moving picture Recording a moving picture from . If your camcorder and the TV or VCR. 152
... channel audio is displayed on the VCR or the TV. The picture of both your TV or VCR has an S video jack Pictures can be reproduced more information about recording time, see the desired program. Recording pictures from a tape as a moving picture Recording a moving picture from . If your camcorder and the TV or VCR. 152
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... the desired folder. - : To view the previous folder + : To view the next folder The first image in the current selected PB folder and the folder information are displayed. (5) Press MENU when you find the folder that the LOCK switch is created [b]: The number of the files stored in the folder To... a folder to view images in the PB folder "NO FILE AVAILABLE" appears. 169 Current PB folder The current PB folder is valid until the next recording is in it. Note Folders created, or renamed with your computer may not be recognized by your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to view. Once...
... the desired folder. - : To view the previous folder + : To view the next folder The first image in the current selected PB folder and the folder information are displayed. (5) Press MENU when you find the folder that the LOCK switch is created [b]: The number of the files stored in the folder To... a folder to view images in the PB folder "NO FILE AVAILABLE" appears. 169 Current PB folder The current PB folder is valid until the next recording is in it. Note Folders created, or renamed with your computer may not be recognized by your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to view. Once...
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... the dial. (5) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select ON, then press the dial. (6) Press MENU to prevent accidental erasure. Note Formatting erases all information on the "Memory Stick" is set to the left (unlock) position. (2) Play back the image you want to protect. (3) Press MENU to display the menu...
... the dial. (5) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select ON, then press the dial. (6) Press MENU to prevent accidental erasure. Note Formatting erases all information on the "Memory Stick" is set to the left (unlock) position. (2) Play back the image you want to protect. (3) Press MENU to display the menu...
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DV : Signal flow i.LINK cable (optional) 184 Introduction When connecting to the operating instructions of the software for further information. Viewing images on this side. i.LINK is marked on your computer - Refer to a computer using the i.LINK cable Your computer must have an i.LINK connector and editing software installed that can read video signals.
DV : Signal flow i.LINK cable (optional) 184 Introduction When connecting to the operating instructions of the software for further information. Viewing images on this side. i.LINK is marked on your computer - Refer to a computer using the i.LINK cable Your computer must have an i.LINK connector and editing software installed that can read video signals.