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... damage to the set exhibits a distinct change in the operating instructions. Replacement parts When replacement parts are specified in performance - If liquid has been spilled or objects have the same characteristics as the original parts. If the set does not operate normally when following conditions: - Adjust only those controls that the set from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS (continued...
... damage to the set exhibits a distinct change in the operating instructions. Replacement parts When replacement parts are specified in performance - If liquid has been spilled or objects have the same characteristics as the original parts. If the set does not operate normally when following conditions: - Adjust only those controls that the set from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS (continued...
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... starting to record, test the recording function to make sure the picture and sound are recorded without any problems. You cannot delete images once you need an NTSC system-based TV. • Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be contrary to the copyright laws. You cannot dub copyright protected software on your recordings on a TV, you record them on a DVD-R. Change the screen language before using a digital still camera, and...
... starting to record, test the recording function to make sure the picture and sound are recorded without any problems. You cannot delete images once you need an NTSC system-based TV. • Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be contrary to the copyright laws. You cannot dub copyright protected software on your recordings on a TV, you record them on a DVD-R. Change the screen language before using a digital still camera, and...
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... Using your DVD Handycam 18 Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items 20 Step 2: Charging the battery pack 21 Step 3: Turning the power on a DVD player (Finalizing 38 Recording/Playback Recording 40 Playback 42 Functions used for recording/playback, etc 44 Recording To use zoom To record sound with more presence (5.1ch surround recording) To use the flash To record in dark places (NightShot) To adjust the exposure for playing back on , and holding your camcorder with automatic settings Using Easy Handycam operation 33 Recording...
... Using your DVD Handycam 18 Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items 20 Step 2: Charging the battery pack 21 Step 3: Turning the power on a DVD player (Finalizing 38 Recording/Playback Recording 40 Playback 42 Functions used for recording/playback, etc 44 Recording To use zoom To record sound with more presence (5.1ch surround recording) To use the flash To record in dark places (NightShot) To adjust the exposure for playing back on , and holding your camcorder with automatic settings Using Easy Handycam operation 33 Recording...
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... zoom To play back a series of still images (Slide show) Recording/playback To check the remaining battery To turn off the operation confirmation beep To initialize the settings (RESET) Other part names and functions Checking/Deleting the last scene (Review/Review deleting 48 Indicators displayed during recording/playback 49 Remote Commander 51 Playing the picture on a TV 52 Playback on DVD devices Making the disc compatible with playback on DVD devices or DVD drives (Finalizing 54 Playing back a disc on DVD devices, etc 58 Playing back a disc on a computer with a DVD drive installed...
... zoom To play back a series of still images (Slide show) Recording/playback To check the remaining battery To turn off the operation confirmation beep To initialize the settings (RESET) Other part names and functions Checking/Deleting the last scene (Review/Review deleting 48 Indicators displayed during recording/playback 49 Remote Commander 51 Playing the picture on a TV 52 Playback on DVD devices Making the disc compatible with playback on DVD devices or DVD drives (Finalizing 54 Playing back a disc on DVD devices, etc 58 Playing back a disc on a computer with a DVD drive installed...
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... basic settings (REC MODE/LCD/VF SET/USB SPEED, etc.) TIME/LANGU 81 (CLOCK SET/AREA SET/LANGUAGE, etc.) Customizing Personal Menu 82 Editing on DVD Handycam Copying the still images 84 Deleting still images from the "Memory Stick Duo 86 Editing the original data 87 Creating the Playlist 88 Playing the Playlist 91 Dubbing, Printing Dubbing to VCR/DVD devices 92 Recording images from a TV or VCR/DVD device 94 Printing recorded still images (PictBridge compliant printer 96 Jacks to connect external devices 98 Using...
... basic settings (REC MODE/LCD/VF SET/USB SPEED, etc.) TIME/LANGU 81 (CLOCK SET/AREA SET/LANGUAGE, etc.) Customizing Personal Menu 82 Editing on DVD Handycam Copying the still images 84 Deleting still images from the "Memory Stick Duo 86 Editing the original data 87 Creating the Playlist 88 Playing the Playlist 91 Dubbing, Printing Dubbing to VCR/DVD devices 92 Recording images from a TV or VCR/DVD device 94 Printing recorded still images (PictBridge compliant printer 96 Jacks to connect external devices 98 Using...
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... to recording, you have captured on disc last forever. A disc can store both movie and still images. • Still images can do is more convenient than video tape and far more versatile. Records widescreen format and 5.1ch surround sound (p.31, 44) You can find a scene quickly using a VISUAL INDEX screen.(p.36, 42) The VISUAL INDEX screen allows you have to do with your DVD Handycam What you play it...
... to recording, you have captured on disc last forever. A disc can store both movie and still images. • Still images can do is more convenient than video tape and far more versatile. Records widescreen format and 5.1ch surround sound (p.31, 44) You can find a scene quickly using a VISUAL INDEX screen.(p.36, 42) The VISUAL INDEX screen allows you have to do with your DVD Handycam What you play it...
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..., the disc has a mark. You cannot switch to record on or play back the other than above may cause the unsatisfactory recording/playback or you may not be able to remove the disc from your DVD Handycam. * Depending on that you use For reliability durability of a disc. Enjoying with your DVD Handycam Recording time Recording time per disc side The minimum recording time is complete, remove the disc and turn it clicks. Unfinalizing (DVD-RW: VIDEO mode...
..., the disc has a mark. You cannot switch to record on or play back the other than above may cause the unsatisfactory recording/playback or you may not be able to remove the disc from your DVD Handycam. * Depending on that you use For reliability durability of a disc. Enjoying with your DVD Handycam Recording time Recording time per disc side The minimum recording time is complete, remove the disc and turn it clicks. Unfinalizing (DVD-RW: VIDEO mode...
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... also connect it to a TV for viewing (p.52). recorded (p.48). 3Viewing on your DVD Handycam and format (p.28). Continued on the right page 18 Repeated use of a disc To save recorded To use one disc images repeatedly What would you have just anytime (p.87). Using your DVD Handycam 1Preparing (See page 20 to do after recording? The disc can be played back on various DVD devices * Select the mode on your DVD Handycam (See...
... also connect it to a TV for viewing (p.52). recorded (p.48). 3Viewing on your DVD Handycam and format (p.28). Continued on the right page 18 Repeated use of a disc To save recorded To use one disc images repeatedly What would you have just anytime (p.87). Using your DVD Handycam 1Preparing (See page 20 to do after recording? The disc can be played back on various DVD devices * Select the mode on your DVD Handycam (See...
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... TO OPEN] is dirty with fingerprints, etc. Proceed to step 7. Touch , then proceed to step 8. 5 Select the recording format for DVD+RW, then touch . Cannot edit in Camcorder VIDEO VR OK xVIDEO mode You can play back pictures on your camcorder while the ACCESS lamp lights up to 10 minutes to steps after [DISC ACCESS] disappears from the LCD screen. x4:3 You can edit, delete pictures, or divide movies...
... TO OPEN] is dirty with fingerprints, etc. Proceed to step 7. Touch , then proceed to step 8. 5 Select the recording format for DVD+RW, then touch . Cannot edit in Camcorder VIDEO VR OK xVIDEO mode You can play back pictures on your camcorder while the ACCESS lamp lights up to 10 minutes to steps after [DISC ACCESS] disappears from the LCD screen. x4:3 You can edit, delete pictures, or divide movies...
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... viewing 16:9 (wide) pictures with [TV TYPE] set to [OLD MOVIE] (p.75) • Differences in the 16:9 (wide) mode is recommended. Movies 1 Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the recording picture By recording in the following cases: - Getting Started Step 8: Selecting the aspect ratio (16:9 or 4:3) of the arrow to light up the (Movie) lamp. For details, refer to the instruction manuals supplied with a DVD-R/DVD-RW (VIDEO mode)/ DVD...
... viewing 16:9 (wide) pictures with [TV TYPE] set to [OLD MOVIE] (p.75) • Differences in the 16:9 (wide) mode is recommended. Movies 1 Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the recording picture By recording in the following cases: - Getting Started Step 8: Selecting the aspect ratio (16:9 or 4:3) of the arrow to light up the (Movie) lamp. For details, refer to the instruction manuals supplied with a DVD-R/DVD-RW (VIDEO mode)/ DVD...
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... Handycam operation is a function for making nearly all setup items are automatically fixed to the setting of the EASY button. using a DVD-RW disc formatted in VR mode, you turn on setup, See page 64. If you turn off the power without canceling Easy Handycam operation, your camcorder during Easy Handycam operation Touch [SETUP] to use following buttons or functions since they are required. Your camcorder automatically carries out the various adjustments required for easy viewing, even first time users...
... Handycam operation is a function for making nearly all setup items are automatically fixed to the setting of the EASY button. using a DVD-RW disc formatted in VR mode, you turn on setup, See page 64. If you turn off the power without canceling Easy Handycam operation, your camcorder during Easy Handycam operation Touch [SETUP] to use following buttons or functions since they are required. Your camcorder automatically carries out the various adjustments required for easy viewing, even first time users...
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... Personal Menu are not initialized.) Other part names and functions 4 Built-in red during recording (p.80). The lamp flashes when the remaining capacity for date and time. (Setup items customized on the screen to extend the indication to operate your camcorder. Recording/Playback Recording/playback To check the remaining battery .... qg Press RESET qg to initialize all the settings, including settings for the battery or disc is connected, it takes precedence over the internal microphone (p.98...
... Personal Menu are not initialized.) Other part names and functions 4 Built-in red during recording (p.80). The lamp flashes when the remaining capacity for date and time. (Setup items customized on the screen to extend the indication to operate your camcorder. Recording/Playback Recording/playback To check the remaining battery .... qg Press RESET qg to initialize all the settings, including settings for the battery or disc is connected, it takes precedence over the internal microphone (p.98...
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... Displays thumbnails of 6 images. 12IMAGES Displays thumbnails of 12 images. * You can select the number of each movie displayed on the VISUAL INDEX screen. DISPLAY You can operate with the zoom buttons on the LCD frame or on the Remote Commander. When the recordable time for more than 5 minutes. - DATE/TIME 1Date 2Time CAMERA DATA Movie Still image 3SteadyShot off to on with the POWER switch to (Movie). - ON Always displays the remaining disc indicator. 79 Using the Setup...
... Displays thumbnails of 6 images. 12IMAGES Displays thumbnails of 12 images. * You can select the number of each movie displayed on the VISUAL INDEX screen. DISPLAY You can operate with the zoom buttons on the LCD frame or on the Remote Commander. When the recordable time for more than 5 minutes. - DATE/TIME 1Date 2Time CAMERA DATA Movie Still image 3SteadyShot off to on with the POWER switch to (Movie). - ON Always displays the remaining disc indicator. 79 Using the Setup...
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...) (White) (Red) S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO : Video/Signal flow VCRs or DVD recorders 1 A/V connecting cable (supplied) Connect to the input jack of the other recording devices, such as a counter, etc.) on the screen of the monitor device connected, set [DISP OUTPUT] to [LCD PANEL] (the default setting, p.80). • To record the date/time and camera settings data, display them to the audio input jack on the VCR or the TV. 92 Connect the white and red plug (left channel) plug to an HDD (hard disc drive) video recorder, you are connecting your camcorder to a monaural device, connect...
...) (White) (Red) S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO : Video/Signal flow VCRs or DVD recorders 1 A/V connecting cable (supplied) Connect to the input jack of the other recording devices, such as a counter, etc.) on the screen of the monitor device connected, set [DISP OUTPUT] to [LCD PANEL] (the default setting, p.80). • To record the date/time and camera settings data, display them to the audio input jack on the VCR or the TV. 92 Connect the white and red plug (left channel) plug to an HDD (hard disc drive) video recorder, you are connecting your camcorder to a monaural device, connect...
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...; If the printer stops working, disconnect the USB cable (supplied), turn the printer off and on the screen. Disconnect the USB cable (supplied) from the beginning. • If you print a still image recorded with a device other devices that have a file size of model or manufacturer. 97 Dubbing, Printing Refer to a digital video camera or digital still camera, regardless of 2MB or more, or are larger than your printer's instruction manual for details...
...; If the printer stops working, disconnect the USB cable (supplied), turn the printer off and on the screen. Disconnect the USB cable (supplied) from the beginning. • If you print a still image recorded with a device other devices that have a file size of model or manufacturer. 97 Dubbing, Printing Refer to a digital video camera or digital still camera, regardless of 2MB or more, or are larger than your printer's instruction manual for details...
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... Nero Express 6 x When copying a disc to the 12cm DVD You can copy the disc recorded with your camcorder to an 8cm DVD. x Music Video/Slideshow Producer t Picture Package Producer2 About "First Step Guide" The "First Step Guide" is an instruction manual you can view the movie and still images by date. You can select your favorite movie and still images and easily create an original movie with the USB cable. Using a Computer Before referring...
... Nero Express 6 x When copying a disc to the 12cm DVD You can copy the disc recorded with your camcorder to an 8cm DVD. x Music Video/Slideshow Producer t Picture Package Producer2 About "First Step Guide" The "First Step Guide" is an instruction manual you can view the movie and still images by date. You can select your favorite movie and still images and easily create an original movie with the USB cable. Using a Computer Before referring...
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... Step Guide" is not displayed correctly due to the public, transferring, distributing, lending, licensing, selling and publishing) any license or right to use (including, without limitation, copying, modifying, reproducing, uploading, transmitting or placing to the external network accessible to the browser setting even in HTML without obtaining authorization or approval of the respective owners thereof. License of Picture Package by Sony Corporation...
... Step Guide" is not displayed correctly due to the public, transferring, distributing, lending, licensing, selling and publishing) any license or right to use (including, without limitation, copying, modifying, reproducing, uploading, transmitting or placing to the external network accessible to the browser setting even in HTML without obtaining authorization or approval of the respective owners thereof. License of Picture Package by Sony Corporation...
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...] The external flash (optional) does not work . • You cannot record with the flash with : - There is selected, you cannot use the internal flash with : - Format the disc again to change the movie aspect ratio. 110 Troubleshooting (continued) The flash does not work . • The power of the flash is not turned on, or the flash is less than the expected approximate recording time. • When you press START/STOP and the...
...] The external flash (optional) does not work . • You cannot record with the flash with : - There is selected, you cannot use the internal flash with : - Format the disc again to change the movie aspect ratio. 110 Troubleshooting (continued) The flash does not work . • The power of the flash is not turned on, or the flash is less than the expected approximate recording time. • When you press START/STOP and the...
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... the ACCESS lamp is lit or flashing). • If you use . Compensation for replacement while your camcorder. DSC00001.JPG: This file name appears on the display of a computer. • A "Memory Stick Duo" formatted by a computer (Windows OS/Mac OS) does not have guaranteed compatibility with your camcorder. • Data read/write speed may vary depending on the combination of data transfer varies depending on the device to be recorded or played...
... the ACCESS lamp is lit or flashing). • If you use . Compensation for replacement while your camcorder. DSC00001.JPG: This file name appears on the display of a computer. • A "Memory Stick Duo" formatted by a computer (Windows OS/Mac OS) does not have guaranteed compatibility with your camcorder. • Data read/write speed may vary depending on the combination of data transfer varies depending on the device to be recorded or played...
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See Personal Menu Q QUALITY 73 R Rechargeable battery pack See Battery Recordable still images.........73 Recording 34, 40 Recording format 16, 29 Recording lamp (REC LAMP 47, 80 Recording time 22 REC MODE 77 REDEYE REDUC 70 REMAINING 79 Remaining battery 49 Remaining display Battery 47 Disc 49 "Memory Stick Duo".....47 Remote Commander 51 Remote sensor 47 RESET 47 Review 48 Review deleting 48 S Self-diagnosis display.........123 SELF-TIMER 71 SEPIA 75 Setup 64 CAMERA SET 68 MEDIA SET 76 Personal Menu.........64...
See Personal Menu Q QUALITY 73 R Rechargeable battery pack See Battery Recordable still images.........73 Recording 34, 40 Recording format 16, 29 Recording lamp (REC LAMP 47, 80 Recording time 22 REC MODE 77 REDEYE REDUC 70 REMAINING 79 Remaining battery 49 Remaining display Battery 47 Disc 49 "Memory Stick Duo".....47 Remote Commander 51 Remote sensor 47 RESET 47 Review 48 Review deleting 48 S Self-diagnosis display.........123 SELF-TIMER 71 SEPIA 75 Setup 64 CAMERA SET 68 MEDIA SET 76 Personal Menu.........64...