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... the power on, and setting the date and time 23 Changing the language setting ... 24 Step 4: Making adjustments before operating your camcorder 4 Table of Contents 8 Subject examples and solutions ... 10 Enjoying with playback on other devices (Finalizing 62 Playing a disc on ... PRO Duo 27 Recording/Playback Recording and playing back with ease (Easy Handycam operation) ....... 31 Recording 34 Zooming 36 Recording sound with more presence (5.1ch surround recording 36 Starting to VCR or DVD/HDD recorders 57 Printing still images (PictBridge compliant printer 59 Utilizing Media ...
... the power on, and setting the date and time 23 Changing the language setting ... 24 Step 4: Making adjustments before operating your camcorder 4 Table of Contents 8 Subject examples and solutions ... 10 Enjoying with playback on other devices (Finalizing 62 Playing a disc on ... PRO Duo 27 Recording/Playback Recording and playing back with ease (Easy Handycam operation) ....... 31 Recording 34 Zooming 36 Recording sound with more presence (5.1ch surround recording 36 Starting to VCR or DVD/HDD recorders 57 Printing still images (PictBridge compliant printer 59 Utilizing Media ...
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... 62 MEDIA INFO 66 MEDIA FORMAT* 66 UNFINALIZE 68 DISC SELECT GUIDE 70 REPAIR IMG.DB F. 70 (SETTINGS) category* To customize your camcorder (HELP) Displays a description of the item (p. 17) Category B Categories and items of menus " HOME MENU" - For items available in... the (SETTINGS) category, see page 72. ** The item is available during Easy Handycam operation (p. 31). the starting point for operations with your camcorder (p. 72). * You can also set these items during Easy Handycam operation (p. 31) when you select [MEMORY STICK] on [MOVIE MEDIA SET] (p. 26...
... 62 MEDIA INFO 66 MEDIA FORMAT* 66 UNFINALIZE 68 DISC SELECT GUIDE 70 REPAIR IMG.DB F. 70 (SETTINGS) category* To customize your camcorder (HELP) Displays a description of the item (p. 17) Category B Categories and items of menus " HOME MENU" - For items available in... the (SETTINGS) category, see page 72. ** The item is available during Easy Handycam operation (p. 31). the starting point for operations with your camcorder (p. 72). * You can also set these items during Easy Handycam operation (p. 31) when you select [MEMORY STICK] on [MOVIE MEDIA SET] (p. 26...
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... (1) (p. 126) A button-type lithium battery is already installed. 19 AC Adaptor (1) (p. 20) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH60 (1) (p. 20) Power cord (mains lead) (1) (p. 20) CD-ROM "Handycam Application Software" (1) (p. 92) - The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that you have the following items supplied with your...
... (1) (p. 126) A button-type lithium battery is already installed. 19 AC Adaptor (1) (p. 20) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH60 (1) (p. 20) Power cord (mains lead) (1) (p. 20) CD-ROM "Handycam Application Software" (1) (p. 92) - The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that you have the following items supplied with your...
Operating Guide
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... or close the disc cover with your camcorder to the bottom of the camcorder, then open the disc cover. 2 Press the disc holder in the center of the previously recorded images from a DVD-RW/DVD+RW, then to use a DVD-RW while the Easy Handycam operation (p. 31) is set incorrectly, ...it may cause your camcorder to malfunction. • Do not disconnect the power sources while formatting a disc. •...
... or close the disc cover with your camcorder to the bottom of the camcorder, then open the disc cover. 2 Press the disc holder in the center of the previously recorded images from a DVD-RW/DVD+RW, then to use a DVD-RW while the Easy Handycam operation (p. 31) is set incorrectly, ...it may cause your camcorder to malfunction. • Do not disconnect the power sources while formatting a disc. •...
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..., press START/STOP again. appears on the , screen. Continued , 31 Recording/Playback Recording and playing back with ease (Easy Handycam operation) Easy Handycam operation makes nearly all settings automatic so that you can perform recording or playing back operation without detailed settings. Still Images 1 Turn... the POWER switch G until the (Movie) lamp lights up . 2 Press EASY A. z Tips • During Easy Handycam operation, a frame appears on the selected media (p. 26). The images are recorded in the [SP] recording mode. If the POWER switch is...
..., press START/STOP again. appears on the , screen. Continued , 31 Recording/Playback Recording and playing back with ease (Easy Handycam operation) Easy Handycam operation makes nearly all settings automatic so that you can perform recording or playing back operation without detailed settings. Still Images 1 Turn... the POWER switch G until the (Movie) lamp lights up . 2 Press EASY A. z Tips • During Easy Handycam operation, a frame appears on the selected media (p. 26). The images are recorded in the [SP] recording mode. If the POWER switch is...
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Disc type* Appears with ease (Easy Handycam operation) (Continued) Playing back recorded movies/still images 1 Turn the POWER switch G to the VISUAL INDEX screen. • You can search for the still image). ... scene Recording date/time* Reverse/Forward zTips • When playback from the selected movie reaches the last movie, the screen returns to turn on your camcorder. 2 Press (VIEW IMAGES) I (or E). Displays movies. Movies: Touch the tab and the movie to the recording screen. Recording and playing back with the image on...
Disc type* Appears with ease (Easy Handycam operation) (Continued) Playing back recorded movies/still images 1 Turn the POWER switch G to the VISUAL INDEX screen. • You can search for the still image). ... scene Recording date/time* Reverse/Forward zTips • When playback from the selected movie reaches the last movie, the screen returns to turn on your camcorder. 2 Press (VIEW IMAGES) I (or E). Displays movies. Movies: Touch the tab and the movie to the recording screen. Recording and playing back with the image on...
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... INDEX screen. * The setting of the menu items automatically return to "finalize" the disc. The settings of some buttons/functions during Easy Handycam operation (p. 68). 33 b Notes • For DVD-R, DVD+R DL, you cannot reuse the disc or record additional movies onto the disc once you set (p. 72). Side show (p. 44) Recording date...
... INDEX screen. * The setting of the menu items automatically return to "finalize" the disc. The settings of some buttons/functions during Easy Handycam operation (p. 68). 33 b Notes • For DVD-R, DVD+R DL, you cannot reuse the disc or record additional movies onto the disc once you set (p. 72). Side show (p. 44) Recording date...
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... sounds such as that of [AUDIO MODE] (p. 74). • You cannot perform [SMTH SLW REC] during Easy Handycam operation (p. 31). Cancel Easy Handycam operation first. • [RECORD SOUND] Select [ON] ( ) to [OFF], is [OFF]. Your camcorder records sounds for about 12 seconds while [Recording···] is displayed in step 2. Recording/Playback...
... sounds such as that of [AUDIO MODE] (p. 74). • You cannot perform [SMTH SLW REC] during Easy Handycam operation (p. 31). Cancel Easy Handycam operation first. • [RECORD SOUND] Select [ON] ( ) to [OFF], is [OFF]. Your camcorder records sounds for about 12 seconds while [Recording···] is displayed in step 2. Recording/Playback...
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...(p. 53). USB CONNECT You can connect your computer for viewing, editing or creating an original DVD. (OTHERS) category b Notes • You can print still images on a connected PictBridge printer... restore images once they are deleted. PLAYLIST EDIT You can delete images on the media (p. 47). Cancel Easy Handycam operation first. 1 Touch (HOME) t (OTHERS) t [DELETE]. 2 Touch [ DELETE]. 3 Touch [ DELETE...This category enables you to edit or print images on the media, or copy them onto your camcorder to a disc (p. 51). PRINT You can select the media of the image to be ...
...(p. 53). USB CONNECT You can connect your computer for viewing, editing or creating an original DVD. (OTHERS) category b Notes • You can print still images on a connected PictBridge printer... restore images once they are deleted. PLAYLIST EDIT You can delete images on the media (p. 47). Cancel Easy Handycam operation first. 1 Touch (HOME) t (OTHERS) t [DELETE]. 2 Touch [ DELETE]. 3 Touch [ DELETE...This category enables you to edit or print images on the media, or copy them onto your camcorder to a disc (p. 51). PRINT You can select the media of the image to be ...
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... adding movies (p.64) Playback on other devices after finalizing the disc. Continued , 63 Cancel Easy Handycam operation. Make a new recording Unfinalize the disc. b Notes • During Easy Handycam operation (p. 31), even when you are using a DVD-RW or DVD+RW, you wish to a finalized disc (p.68) Movies cannot be added as usual. Utilizing Media...
... adding movies (p.64) Playback on other devices after finalizing the disc. Continued , 63 Cancel Easy Handycam operation. Make a new recording Unfinalize the disc. b Notes • During Easy Handycam operation (p. 31), even when you are using a DVD-RW or DVD+RW, you wish to a finalized disc (p.68) Movies cannot be added as usual. Utilizing Media...
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... • After the disc is finalized, " " is completed, touch . b Notes • During Easy Handycam operation (p. 31), the DVD menu style is set to the DC IN jack on your camcorder. 2 Turn on your camcorder in the case of the disc indicator, such as " " in a stable place, and connect the AC Adaptor... to create a DVD menu and finalize the disc, the DVD menu appears for a DVD-RW (VR mode). z Tips • When ...
... • After the disc is finalized, " " is completed, touch . b Notes • During Easy Handycam operation (p. 31), the DVD menu style is set to the DC IN jack on your camcorder. 2 Turn on your camcorder in the case of the disc indicator, such as " " in a stable place, and connect the AC Adaptor... to create a DVD menu and finalize the disc, the DVD menu appears for a DVD-RW (VR mode). z Tips • When ...
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... 5 Touch [YES]. 6 When [Completed.] appears, touch . You can format each side. x DVD+RW Select the aspect ratio of DVD+RW, you use a double-sided disc, formatting is fixed to your camcorder, and do not disconnect the AC Adaptor during formatting. • Even the images protected with the... original device, and then format it. b Notes • Do not apply shock or vibration to VIDEO mode. z Tips • When you format a DVD-RW during Easy Handycam operation...
... 5 Touch [YES]. 6 When [Completed.] appears, touch . You can format each side. x DVD+RW Select the aspect ratio of DVD+RW, you use a double-sided disc, formatting is fixed to your camcorder, and do not disconnect the AC Adaptor during formatting. • Even the images protected with the... original device, and then format it. b Notes • Do not apply shock or vibration to VIDEO mode. z Tips • When you format a DVD-RW during Easy Handycam operation...
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...) Items Page DEMO MODE 83 CALIBRATION 118 A.SHUT OFF 84 QUICK ON STBY 84 REMOTE CTRL 84 * You can set these items also during Easy Handycam operation (p. 31). ** [SOUND SETTINGS] during Easy Handycam operation (p. 31) Customizing Your Camcorder 73
...) Items Page DEMO MODE 83 CALIBRATION 118 A.SHUT OFF 84 QUICK ON STBY 84 REMOTE CTRL 84 * You can set these items also during Easy Handycam operation (p. 31). ** [SOUND SETTINGS] during Easy Handycam operation (p. 31) Customizing Your Camcorder 73
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... the time. • Some items appear without a tab. • The OPTION MENU cannot be used during Easy Handycam operation (p. 31). (OPTION) Customizing Your Camcorder Tab 2 Touch the desired item. Continued , 85 Using the OPTION MENU 1 While using the OPTION MENU The OPTION MENU appears... just like the pop-up window that appear on the screen depend on the recording/playback status of your camcorder, touch (OPTION) on a computer. If you right-click the mouse on the screen. 3 Change the setting, then touch . Various functions are ...
... the time. • Some items appear without a tab. • The OPTION MENU cannot be used during Easy Handycam operation (p. 31). (OPTION) Customizing Your Camcorder Tab 2 Touch the desired item. Continued , 85 Using the OPTION MENU 1 While using the OPTION MENU The OPTION MENU appears... just like the pop-up window that appear on the screen depend on the recording/playback status of your camcorder, touch (OPTION) on a computer. If you right-click the mouse on the screen. 3 Change the setting, then touch . Various functions are ...
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...press the RESET button, all settings, including the clock setting, are fixed during Easy Handycam operation (p. 31). Playback zoom (p. 43) The (OPTION) button is turned on. Movie recording mode: [SP.... If the problem persists, disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer. • Overall operations/Easy Handycam operation/ Remote Commander 96 • Batteries/Power sources 97 •... were set even during Easy Handycam operation (p. 31): - Recording format for DVD-RW: [VIDEO] • The following buttons/functions are not available. - The camcorder does not operate even when...
...press the RESET button, all settings, including the clock setting, are fixed during Easy Handycam operation (p. 31). Playback zoom (p. 43) The (OPTION) button is turned on. Movie recording mode: [SP.... If the problem persists, disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer. • Overall operations/Easy Handycam operation/ Remote Commander 96 • Batteries/Power sources 97 •... were set even during Easy Handycam operation (p. 31): - Recording format for DVD-RW: [VIDEO] • The following buttons/functions are not available. - The camcorder does not operate even when...
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...). to finalize. • Use the AC Adaptor for the following discs: - Movies recorded on DVD-R/DVD+R DL - DVD-R - Images cannot be able to edit or record additional images on a disc recorded on your camcorder. • This is because only the S VIDEO plug is full. • To a Playlist... connected properly. Movies cannot be divided. Movies cannot be deleted. DVD-RW (VIDEO mode) - Movies recorded on DVD+RW except the last recorded movie • In the case of disc, you cannot delete movies during Easy Handycam operation (p. 31). • Images protected on another device cannot ...
...). to finalize. • Use the AC Adaptor for the following discs: - Movies recorded on DVD-R/DVD+R DL - DVD-R - Images cannot be able to edit or record additional images on a disc recorded on your camcorder. • This is because only the S VIDEO plug is full. • To a Playlist... connected properly. Movies cannot be divided. Movies cannot be deleted. DVD-RW (VIDEO mode) - Movies recorded on DVD+RW except the last recorded movie • In the case of disc, you cannot delete movies during Easy Handycam operation (p. 31). • Images protected on another device cannot ...
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...Handycam" and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "Memory Stick," , "Memory Stick Duo," " ," "Memory Stick PRO Duo," " ," "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo," " ," "Memory Stick Micro," "MagicGate," " ," "MagicGate Memory Stick" and "MagicGate Memory Stick Duo" are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "InfoLITHIUM" is a trademark of Sony... Corporation. • "BIONZ" is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD-R, and DVD+R DL logo ...
...Handycam" and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "Memory Stick," , "Memory Stick Duo," " ," "Memory Stick PRO Duo," " ," "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo," " ," "Memory Stick Micro," "MagicGate," " ," "MagicGate Memory Stick" and "MagicGate Memory Stick Duo" are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "InfoLITHIUM" is a trademark of Sony... Corporation. • "BIONZ" is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD-R, and DVD+R DL logo ...
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... A/V connecting cable .....45, 57 B BACK LIGHT 38, 104 Battery 20, 126 Battery Info 21 BEACH 89 BEEP 81 BLACK FADER 90 BLT-IN ZOOM MIC............91 Button-type lithium battery 126 B&W 91 C CALIBRATION 118 CAMERA DATA 79 CANDLE 88 CD-ROM 92 Charging time 21 CLOCK SET 23 130... Digital 5.1 Creator .. 129 Double-sided disc 113 DST SET 83 Dual Rec 37 Dubbing movies 57 DVD drive 65 DVD menu 64 DVD-R 12 DVD-RW 12 DVD+R DL 12 DVD+RW 12 D.EFFECT (Digital effect 91, 105 E Easy Handycam operation....31 Editing 52 EXPOSURE 88, 104 F FACE DETECTION .... 77, 104 Face Index 42, 77...
... A/V connecting cable .....45, 57 B BACK LIGHT 38, 104 Battery 20, 126 Battery Info 21 BEACH 89 BEEP 81 BLACK FADER 90 BLT-IN ZOOM MIC............91 Button-type lithium battery 126 B&W 91 C CALIBRATION 118 CAMERA DATA 79 CANDLE 88 CD-ROM 92 Charging time 21 CLOCK SET 23 130... Digital 5.1 Creator .. 129 Double-sided disc 113 DST SET 83 Dual Rec 37 Dubbing movies 57 DVD drive 65 DVD menu 64 DVD-R 12 DVD-RW 12 DVD+R DL 12 DVD+RW 12 D.EFFECT (Digital effect 91, 105 E Easy Handycam operation....31 Editing 52 EXPOSURE 88, 104 F FACE DETECTION .... 77, 104 Face Index 42, 77...