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... those of movies and still images recorded on a DVD player if you can enjoy your DVD Handycam in your DVD Handycam. The Visual Index display shows thumbnails of a tape media-based camcorder. You can play back still images one after another . You can do with your DVD Handycam Your DVD Handycam uses DVD-R and DVD-RW as a recording media. Read this convenient...
... those of movies and still images recorded on a DVD player if you can enjoy your DVD Handycam in your DVD Handycam. The Visual Index display shows thumbnails of a tape media-based camcorder. You can play back still images one after another . You can do with your DVD Handycam Your DVD Handycam uses DVD-R and DVD-RW as a recording media. Read this convenient...
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...a disc you have recorded on your DVD Handycam on other players by finalizing the disc (see page 64). You can play back DVD-RWs. DVD player/ DVD recorder Computer with a DVD drive installed DVD player/ DVD recorder Computer with the DVD Video format. Read this first What...over To play back a disc recorded by Sony DVD Handycam camcorders are designed to decoding incompatibilities. DVD-RW (in VR mode *1 DVD-R/RW discs recorded by your playback equipment for playback? The following list shows examples of your DVD Handycam. Some players, drives, and video game ...
...a disc you have recorded on your DVD Handycam on other players by finalizing the disc (see page 64). You can play back DVD-RWs. DVD player/ DVD recorder Computer with a DVD drive installed DVD player/ DVD recorder Computer with the DVD Video format. Read this first What...over To play back a disc recorded by Sony DVD Handycam camcorders are designed to decoding incompatibilities. DVD-RW (in VR mode *1 DVD-R/RW discs recorded by your playback equipment for playback? The following list shows examples of your DVD Handycam. Some players, drives, and video game ...
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... Checking the last scene - Unfinalizing (VIDEO mode DVD-RWs only 72 Recording again on your camcorder ...... 56 Choosing and viewing a recording - PROGRAM AE ... 51 Focusing manually 52 Shooting with your DVD Handycam 4 What is the difference between DVD-R and DVD-RW 6 How to prepare and use your circumstances - Formatting (DVD-RWs only) ..... 74 Review 55 Deleting the...
... Checking the last scene - Unfinalizing (VIDEO mode DVD-RWs only 72 Recording again on your camcorder ...... 56 Choosing and viewing a recording - PROGRAM AE ... 51 Focusing manually 52 Shooting with your DVD Handycam 4 What is the difference between DVD-R and DVD-RW 6 How to prepare and use your circumstances - Formatting (DVD-RWs only) ..... 74 Review 55 Deleting the...
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...movie file - Playlist 76 Registering movies or still images in VR mode (DVD-RWs only) Selecting the playing order on the TV or the VCR 108 Dubbing onto a disc 109 Customizing your camcorder Changing the SETUP display 110 Selecting the option of each item .. 111 ... 125 Warning indicators 126 Warning messages 127 Additional information About the disc 129 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 130 Using your camcorder abroad .......... 131 Maintenance information and precautions 132 Specifications 135 Parts and controls/Index Identifying parts and controls 137 Index 145 11...
...movie file - Playlist 76 Registering movies or still images in VR mode (DVD-RWs only) Selecting the playing order on the TV or the VCR 108 Dubbing onto a disc 109 Customizing your camcorder Changing the SETUP display 110 Selecting the option of each item .. 111 ... 125 Warning indicators 126 Warning messages 127 Additional information About the disc 129 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 130 Using your camcorder abroad .......... 131 Maintenance information and precautions 132 Specifications 135 Parts and controls/Index Identifying parts and controls 137 Index 145 11...
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Getting Started - To view your recordings on a TV, you see with your camcorder. Unauthorized recording of the camcorder, storage media, etc. 12 - Note on TV color systems TV color systems differ depending on your camcorder. You cannot dub copyright protected software on the country or region. Copyright precautions Television programs, films, video tapes, and...
Getting Started - To view your recordings on a TV, you see with your camcorder. Unauthorized recording of the camcorder, storage media, etc. 12 - Note on TV color systems TV color systems differ depending on your camcorder. You cannot dub copyright protected software on the country or region. Copyright precautions Television programs, films, video tapes, and...
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...However, there may not be recorded in VR mode. You can record again with other DVD-RW compatible players cannot play the disc. Getting Started Using this manual Camcorder care LCD display/viewfinder The LCD display and the viewfinder are manufactured using extremely highprecision technology...page 64). You cannot record additional scene on the disc and the players. 13 On DVD-RW, you finalize it . Discs recorded in VR mode. Disc compatibility with your camcorder on your camcorder must finalize a disc after all the recording is required only when other players Discs recorded ...
...However, there may not be recorded in VR mode. You can record again with other DVD-RW compatible players cannot play the disc. Getting Started Using this manual Camcorder care LCD display/viewfinder The LCD display and the viewfinder are manufactured using extremely highprecision technology...page 64). You cannot record additional scene on the disc and the players. 13 On DVD-RW, you finalize it . Discs recorded in VR mode. Disc compatibility with your camcorder on your camcorder must finalize a disc after all the recording is required only when other players Discs recorded ...
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Checking the supplied accessories Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 Wireless Remote Commander (1) (page 142) 2 AC-L15A/L15B AC adaptor (1), Power cord (1) (page 16) 3 NP-FM50 rechargeable battery pack (1) (page 15) 4 A/V connecting cable (1) 5 Shoulder strap (1) 6 Lens cap (1) (page 28) 7 USB cable (Hi-SPEED USB compatible) (1) (page 92) 8 DVD-R (DMR30) (1) 9 CD-ROM (SPVD-011 USB Driver) (1) q; Cleaning cloth (1) 14
Checking the supplied accessories Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 Wireless Remote Commander (1) (page 142) 2 AC-L15A/L15B AC adaptor (1), Power cord (1) (page 16) 3 NP-FM50 rechargeable battery pack (1) (page 15) 4 A/V connecting cable (1) 5 Shoulder strap (1) 6 Lens cap (1) (page 28) 7 USB cable (Hi-SPEED USB compatible) (1) (page 92) 8 DVD-R (DMR30) (1) 9 CD-ROM (SPVD-011 USB Driver) (1) q; Cleaning cloth (1) 14
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.... • Place the AC adaptor near a wall outlet. Notes • Prevent metallic objects from the DC IN jack on your camcorder. See page 130 for more information on your camcorder to the DC IN jack on the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack. Charging begins. After charging the battery pack Disconnect the AC adaptor... the metal parts of the DC plug of the AC adaptor. Step 1 Preparing the power source Charging the installed battery pack Your camcorder operates only with this unit while using the AC adaptor, disconnect the plug from the wall outlet as soon as possible to the wall outlet...
.... • Place the AC adaptor near a wall outlet. Notes • Prevent metallic objects from the DC IN jack on your camcorder. See page 130 for more information on your camcorder to the DC IN jack on the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack. Charging begins. After charging the battery pack Disconnect the AC adaptor... the metal parts of the DC plug of the AC adaptor. Step 1 Preparing the power source Charging the installed battery pack Your camcorder operates only with this unit while using the AC adaptor, disconnect the plug from the wall outlet as soon as possible to the wall outlet...
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... not recommended because of minutes you can record when using a fully charged battery pack. *3 Approximate number of its short recording time when used with your camcorder. 17 Recharge the battery pack fully in low-temperature surroundings and recording may not be possible even though the battery time remaining may be shorter...
... not recommended because of minutes you can record when using a fully charged battery pack. *3 Approximate number of its short recording time when used with your camcorder. 17 Recharge the battery pack fully in low-temperature surroundings and recording may not be possible even though the battery time remaining may be shorter...
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...TIME AVAILABLE LCD SCREEN : 105 min VIEWFINDER : 115 min During charging Fully charged Notes •BATTERY INFO does not appear when the power of the camcorder is not disconnected from a wall outlet using the AC adaptor. 1 Open the DC IN jack cover, then connect the AC adaptor supplied with the plug... a long time, it is recommended that the battery pack cannot supply any power if the AC adaptor is connected to your camcorder with your camcorder to the DC IN jack on the LCD display. Step 1 Preparing the power source Showing the remaining battery time - BATTERY INFO 1 Open the LCD ...
...TIME AVAILABLE LCD SCREEN : 105 min VIEWFINDER : 115 min During charging Fully charged Notes •BATTERY INFO does not appear when the power of the camcorder is not disconnected from a wall outlet using the AC adaptor. 1 Open the DC IN jack cover, then connect the AC adaptor supplied with the plug... a long time, it is recommended that the battery pack cannot supply any power if the AC adaptor is connected to your camcorder with your camcorder to the DC IN jack on the LCD display. Step 1 Preparing the power source Showing the remaining battery time - BATTERY INFO 1 Open the LCD ...
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.../CHG lamp turns off, the power cuts off Press the POWER button for a few seconds again. Your camcorder turns on and the POWER/ CHG lamp lights up in VR mode only) scenes recorded on your camcorder for the first time, the CLOCK SET display appears. When you turn the power off . To...
.../CHG lamp turns off, the power cuts off Press the POWER button for a few seconds again. Your camcorder turns on and the POWER/ CHG lamp lights up in VR mode only) scenes recorded on your camcorder for the first time, the CLOCK SET display appears. When you turn the power off . To...
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... is opened up to the desired position. L. L. MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT D EFFECT WHT BAL AUTO SHTR [ SETUP ] : END 3 Use the multi-selector to the camcorder body with the LCD screen facing out as shown below. Step 3 Adjusting the LCD screen and the viewfinder Adjusting the angle and the brightness of...
... is opened up to the desired position. L. L. MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT D EFFECT WHT BAL AUTO SHTR [ SETUP ] : END 3 Use the multi-selector to the camcorder body with the LCD screen facing out as shown below. Step 3 Adjusting the LCD screen and the viewfinder Adjusting the angle and the brightness of...
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.... − : Get Darker + : Get Brighter The LCD screen brightness is adjusted. 6 Press SETUP. The SETUP display disappears from the LCD display. When you use the camcorder outdoors, set to ON normally. LCD / VF SET LCD BRIGHT [ SETUP ] : END 5 Use the multi-selector to [BRT NORMAL] when you are recording. •The...
.... − : Get Darker + : Get Brighter The LCD screen brightness is adjusted. 6 Press SETUP. The SETUP display disappears from the LCD display. When you use the camcorder outdoors, set to ON normally. LCD / VF SET LCD BRIGHT [ SETUP ] : END 5 Use the multi-selector to [BRT NORMAL] when you are recording. •The...
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Adjust the viewfinder lens to accommodate your camcorder, extend the viewfinder and adjust the angle. •You can see . - Select [VF B.L.] in the SETUP display when using the battery pack (page 113). •...
Adjust the viewfinder lens to accommodate your camcorder, extend the viewfinder and adjust the angle. •You can see . - Select [VF B.L.] in the SETUP display when using the battery pack (page 113). •...
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...pressing the POWER button for the first time. If you do not use your selection. 23 In that case, charge the built-in your camcorder will have been discharged during that order. Multi-selector FAR NEAR Select with V/v/B/b and press the button in that time. Getting Started OPEN ...button SETUP button 1 Open the LCD screen while pressing OPEN. 2 Turn the power on your camcorder or change the mode dial. Set the geographical area, then daylight savings time([DST]), the year, the month, the day, the hour and the...
...pressing the POWER button for the first time. If you do not use your selection. 23 In that case, charge the built-in your camcorder will have been discharged during that order. Multi-selector FAR NEAR Select with V/v/B/b and press the button in that time. Getting Started OPEN ...button SETUP button 1 Open the LCD screen while pressing OPEN. 2 Turn the power on your camcorder or change the mode dial. Set the geographical area, then daylight savings time([DST]), the year, the month, the day, the hour and the...
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Note When setting the date and time, you make a mistake, press the SETUP button twice and re-start from the beginning of your camcorder operates on a 12-hour cycle. •12:00 AM stands for midnight. •12:00 PM stands for noon. The SETUP display disappears. 24 CLOCK ...
Note When setting the date and time, you make a mistake, press the SETUP button twice and re-start from the beginning of your camcorder operates on a 12-hour cycle. •12:00 AM stands for midnight. •12:00 PM stands for noon. The SETUP display disappears. 24 CLOCK ...
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... side facing out, then press the center of disc you use. Opening melody rings once, then the camcorder beeps intermittently. [PREPARING TO OPEN COVER] appears on the LCD display. •Formatting is required when a DVD-RW is used for the first time. 1 3 4 2 5 Make sure that the disc is required for... . 26 Open the cover completely. You cannot overwrite or delete data recorded on a DVD-R, but you insert or remove a disc, move the grip belt to the bottom of the camcorder so as not to your camcorder while [DISC ACCESS] or [PREPARING TO OPEN COVER] is displayed on the LCD display...
... side facing out, then press the center of disc you use. Opening melody rings once, then the camcorder beeps intermittently. [PREPARING TO OPEN COVER] appears on the LCD display. •Formatting is required when a DVD-RW is used for the first time. 1 3 4 2 5 Make sure that the disc is required for... . 26 Open the cover completely. You cannot overwrite or delete data recorded on a DVD-R, but you insert or remove a disc, move the grip belt to the bottom of the camcorder so as not to your camcorder while [DISC ACCESS] or [PREPARING TO OPEN COVER] is displayed on the LCD display...
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... recognizing the inserted disc. Proceed to your camcorder even when your camcorder to select [YES]. FORMAT REC FORMAT EXECUTE VIDEO EST. Notes •It may cause your camcorder is completed, you insert a DVD-RW. Tips •When you replace a disc, disc information such as the default setting.... The FORMAT display appears when you can start recording on the DVD-RW. Your camcorder is completed. When the formatting is turned off. This is not a malfunction. •Do not remove the battery pack or ...
... recognizing the inserted disc. Proceed to your camcorder even when your camcorder to select [YES]. FORMAT REC FORMAT EXECUTE VIDEO EST. Notes •It may cause your camcorder is completed, you insert a DVD-RW. Tips •When you replace a disc, disc information such as the default setting.... The FORMAT display appears when you can start recording on the DVD-RW. Your camcorder is completed. When the formatting is turned off. This is not a malfunction. •Do not remove the battery pack or ...
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... the viewfinder, the LCD screen, or the battery pack. Note Do not pick up your camcorder during shooting. - Before shooting Note To shoot movies/still images correctly, note the following the illustration below. 1 2 4 3 To attach the lens cap Attach the lens ... not scratch, put the fingerprint on, or get the disc dirty. To fasten the grip belt Fasten the grip belt firmly following : - To hold your camcorder Hold your camcorder with your camcorder correctly. - - Viewfinder 28 LCD screen Battery pack Hold your fingers inserted through the grip belt.
... the viewfinder, the LCD screen, or the battery pack. Note Do not pick up your camcorder during shooting. - Before shooting Note To shoot movies/still images correctly, note the following the illustration below. 1 2 4 3 To attach the lens cap Attach the lens ... not scratch, put the fingerprint on, or get the disc dirty. To fasten the grip belt Fasten the grip belt firmly following : - To hold your camcorder Hold your camcorder with your camcorder correctly. - - Viewfinder 28 LCD screen Battery pack Hold your fingers inserted through the grip belt.
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... (page 26). The following operation is not displayed in the viewfinder when the LCD screen opens. 4 Set the mode dial to standby. This sets your camcorder to (Movie). 5 Turn the power on the sides of the cap. 2 Install the battery pack or connect the AC adaptor (page 15). 3 Open the LCD...
... (page 26). The following operation is not displayed in the viewfinder when the LCD screen opens. 4 Set the mode dial to standby. This sets your camcorder to (Movie). 5 Turn the power on the sides of the cap. 2 Install the battery pack or connect the AC adaptor (page 15). 3 Open the LCD...