Camera Operations Guide
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... of Contents Read this first 2 Quick Start Guide Recording movies 8 Recording/Playing back with ease - SPOT FOCUS 29 Adjusting the focus manually 30 ,continued 5 Easy Handycam 25 Adjusting the exposure 26 Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects 26 Fixing the exposure for an off-center subject -
... of Contents Read this first 2 Quick Start Guide Recording movies 8 Recording/Playing back with ease - SPOT FOCUS 29 Adjusting the focus manually 30 ,continued 5 Easy Handycam 25 Adjusting the exposure 26 Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects 26 Fixing the exposure for an off-center subject -
Camera Operations Guide
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... Playing back still images in and out of recording - FADER 31 Searching for the starting point 32 Searching for a scene by date of a scene - Easy Handycam 36 Various playback functions 37 Displaying the screen indicators 37 Displaying the date/time and camera settings data - Photo scan 42 6 Zero set memory 40...
... Playing back still images in and out of recording - FADER 31 Searching for the starting point 32 Searching for a scene by date of a scene - Easy Handycam 36 Various playback functions 37 Displaying the screen indicators 37 Displaying the date/time and camera settings data - Photo scan 42 6 Zero set memory 40...
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Easy Handycam operation allows easy recording/playback for even first time users by providing only the basic functions for playback. 10 Quick Start Guide See page 25 for recording, page 36 for recording/playback. Press EASY when recording/ playing back. 1 EASY lights up in blue (a) and the screen font size increases (b) during Easy Handycam operation. 2 For details, see instructions for each operation. Recording/Playing back with ease By switching to Easy Handycam operation, recording/playback operation becomes even easier.
Easy Handycam operation allows easy recording/playback for even first time users by providing only the basic functions for playback. 10 Quick Start Guide See page 25 for recording, page 36 for recording/playback. Press EASY when recording/ playing back. 1 EASY lights up in blue (a) and the screen font size increases (b) during Easy Handycam operation. 2 For details, see instructions for each operation. Recording/Playing back with ease By switching to Easy Handycam operation, recording/playback operation becomes even easier.
Camera Operations Guide
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... status ([STBY] (standby) or [REC] (recording)) ,continued Recording 21 Recording Recording Recording movies Before recording, follow steps 1 to stop recording. Your camcorder is useful for recording from a low angle or recording yourself in "Getting started" (p. 11 - Slide the POWER switch while pressing the green button....the tape. Camera recording lamp POWER switch LENS COVER switch REC START/STOP REC START/STOP z Tip • Performing Easy Handycam operation, even first time users can also record movies by pressing REC START/STOP beside the LCD screen. To turn the power...
... status ([STBY] (standby) or [REC] (recording)) ,continued Recording 21 Recording Recording Recording movies Before recording, follow steps 1 to stop recording. Your camcorder is useful for recording from a low angle or recording yourself in "Getting started" (p. 11 - Slide the POWER switch while pressing the green button....the tape. Camera recording lamp POWER switch LENS COVER switch REC START/STOP REC START/STOP z Tip • Performing Easy Handycam operation, even first time users can also record movies by pressing REC START/STOP beside the LCD screen. To turn the power...
Camera Operations Guide
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... switch up to OFF (CHG), then set to Easy Handycam operation during Easy Handycam operation. Before recording, follow steps 1 to CLOSE. Press REC START/STOP again to your camcorder. • You cannot use Easy Handycam operation together with ease - You can enjoy easy recording.... Recording Recording with USB Streaming. • During Easy Handycam operation, the following buttons are displayed on the LCD screen...
... switch up to OFF (CHG), then set to Easy Handycam operation during Easy Handycam operation. Before recording, follow steps 1 to CLOSE. Press REC START/STOP again to your camcorder. • You cannot use Easy Handycam operation together with ease - You can enjoy easy recording.... Recording Recording with USB Streaming. • During Easy Handycam operation, the following buttons are displayed on the LCD screen...
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... of the operations are possible using the Remote Commander or using the touch panel. POWER switch z Tip • Performing Easy Handycam operation, even first time users can play back recordings on your camcorder. When you have a recorded tape inserted into your TV, see page 36. 1 Open the LCD panel. 2 Slide the POWER...
... of the operations are possible using the Remote Commander or using the touch panel. POWER switch z Tip • Performing Easy Handycam operation, even first time users can play back recordings on your camcorder. When you have a recorded tape inserted into your TV, see page 36. 1 Open the LCD panel. 2 Slide the POWER...
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... back a tape. z Tip • When you touch and MENU during Easy Handycam operation, only the available functions are displayed on the Remote Commander. b Notes • During Easy Handycam operation, you have a recorded tape inserted into your camcorder. • You cannot use Easy Handycam operation together with ease - Also, the screen font size increases for...
... back a tape. z Tip • When you touch and MENU during Easy Handycam operation, only the available functions are displayed on the Remote Commander. b Notes • During Easy Handycam operation, you have a recorded tape inserted into your camcorder. • You cannot use Easy Handycam operation together with ease - Also, the screen font size increases for...
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...(p. 50) A title is not recorded/A cassette label is displayed • The tape was recorded in the (CM SET) menu. (p. 53) • During Easy Handycam operation, the title is full. (p. 53) cSet the write-protect tab to REC. (p. 82) • A title cannot be added to a recorded tape cIn the... are playing was ejected after recording when using the A/V connecting cable. not a malfunction. cMake sure your camcorder. cSet the write-protect tab to [ON] in the beginning or middle of your camcorder is new and has nothing recorded. "---" is displayed on the screen. • The tape you are...
...(p. 50) A title is not recorded/A cassette label is displayed • The tape was recorded in the (CM SET) menu. (p. 53) • During Easy Handycam operation, the title is full. (p. 53) cSet the write-protect tab to REC. (p. 82) • A title cannot be added to a recorded tape cIn the... are playing was ejected after recording when using the A/V connecting cable. not a malfunction. cMake sure your camcorder. cSet the write-protect tab to [ON] in the beginning or middle of your camcorder is new and has nothing recorded. "---" is displayed on the screen. • The tape you are...
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... a cleaning cassette. Battery level is locked - Use a cassette with Easy Handycam operation cSee page 25, 36. cSee page 69. x Dirty video head. cYour camcorder cannot play back this format. cSee page 83. Cannot cancel Easy Handycam cSee page 25, 36. Cannot start Easy Handycam cSee page 25, 36. Invalid button with Cassette Memory. HDV...
... a cleaning cassette. Battery level is locked - Use a cassette with Easy Handycam operation cSee page 25, 36. cSee page 69. x Dirty video head. cYour camcorder cannot play back this format. cSee page 83. Cannot cancel Easy Handycam cSee page 25, 36. Cannot start Easy Handycam cSee page 25, 36. Invalid button with Cassette Memory. HDV...
Camera Operations Guide
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Quick Reference Identifying parts and controls Camcorder 1 2 3 A LCD/Touch panel screen (p. 3, 16) B LCD BACKLIGHT button* (p. 16) C REC START/STOP button (p. 21) D BACK LIGHT button* (p. 26) E DSPL/BATT INFO button (p. 13, 37) F EASY button (p. 25, 36) G Viewfinder (p. 3, 16) H Battery pack (p. 12) * These buttons are not available during Easy Handycam operation. (There is the z mark.) 4 5 6 7 8 ,continued Quick Reference 91 Quick Reference
Quick Reference Identifying parts and controls Camcorder 1 2 3 A LCD/Touch panel screen (p. 3, 16) B LCD BACKLIGHT button* (p. 16) C REC START/STOP button (p. 21) D BACK LIGHT button* (p. 26) E DSPL/BATT INFO button (p. 13, 37) F EASY button (p. 25, 36) G Viewfinder (p. 3, 16) H Battery pack (p. 12) * These buttons are not available during Easy Handycam operation. (There is the z mark.) 4 5 6 7 8 ,continued Quick Reference 91 Quick Reference
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..., Slow) (p. 35) E ZERO SET MEMORY button* (p. 40) F Transmitter After turning on the tab, insert your camcorder. To change the button-type battery 1 While pressing on your camcorder, point towards the remote sensor to pull out the battery case. G REC START/STOP button (p. 23) H Power zoom... button (p. 22) I DISPLAY button (p. 40) * These buttons are not available during Easy Handycam operation. To remove the insulation sheet...
..., Slow) (p. 35) E ZERO SET MEMORY button* (p. 40) F Transmitter After turning on the tab, insert your camcorder. To change the button-type battery 1 While pressing on your camcorder, point towards the remote sensor to pull out the battery case. G REC START/STOP button (p. 23) H Power zoom... button (p. 22) I DISPLAY button (p. 40) * These buttons are not available during Easy Handycam operation. To remove the insulation sheet...
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... Battery pack 12 Remaining battery 21, 84 BEEP 16, 60 Black fader (BLACK) ....... 31 BURN DVD 71 BURN VCD 71 Button-type battery Camcorder 88 Remote Commander ... 95 C CALIBRATION 87 Camera settings data display 37 Cassette 19 Cassette Memory........... 3, 82 Cassette Memory Search (CM SEARCH) .......... (VIDEO EDIT 64 Digital Zoom (D ZOOM) 47 Direct Access to "Click to DVD" See BURN DVD Direct Access to Video CD Burn See BURN VCD Display DISPLAY 61 Display indicators .......97 Dual sound track tape ........50 Dubbing (REC CTRL).......63 E Easy Handycam ...........25, 36 EDIT...
... Battery pack 12 Remaining battery 21, 84 BEEP 16, 60 Black fader (BLACK) ....... 31 BURN DVD 71 BURN VCD 71 Button-type battery Camcorder 88 Remote Commander ... 95 C CALIBRATION 87 Camera settings data display 37 Cassette 19 Cassette Memory........... 3, 82 Cassette Memory Search (CM SEARCH) .......... (VIDEO EDIT 64 Digital Zoom (D ZOOM) 47 Direct Access to "Click to DVD" See BURN DVD Direct Access to Video CD Burn See BURN VCD Display DISPLAY 61 Display indicators .......97 Dual sound track tape ........50 Dubbing (REC CTRL).......63 E Easy Handycam ...........25, 36 EDIT...
Computer Applications Guide
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... a computer. Now, start from Step1 ! * These illustrations are two ways to connect your camcorder to a Windows computer 7 For models with a Handycam Station, place your camcorder on a computer CD-ROM (supplied) Connecting to a Windows computer On your camcorder Step 2: Connecting your camcorder to a computer There are of the preparation Follow the steps below to complete the...
... a computer. Now, start from Step1 ! * These illustrations are two ways to connect your camcorder to a Windows computer 7 For models with a Handycam Station, place your camcorder on a computer CD-ROM (supplied) Connecting to a Windows computer On your camcorder Step 2: Connecting your camcorder to a computer There are of the preparation Follow the steps below to complete the...
Computer Applications Guide
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... you connect them with the USB cable (supplied) before turning on your camcorder is supplied with your computer. For Windows 2000/Windows XP When the dialogue box prompting you to confirm the digital signature appears, select [Yes] if you use Windows XP. ,continued Connecting to the USB jack on the ..., connect the USB cable to the USB jack on the Handycam Station, then set the USB ON/OFF switch to ON. 5 Connect the other end of the power switch on the camcorder varies depending on your camcorder, then slide the POWER switch to USB jack USB cable (supplied) Fully insert. Then [...
... you connect them with the USB cable (supplied) before turning on your camcorder is supplied with your computer. For Windows 2000/Windows XP When the dialogue box prompting you to confirm the digital signature appears, select [Yes] if you use Windows XP. ,continued Connecting to the USB jack on the ..., connect the USB cable to the USB jack on the Handycam Station, then set the USB ON/OFF switch to ON. 5 Connect the other end of the power switch on the camcorder varies depending on your camcorder, then slide the POWER switch to USB jack USB cable (supplied) Fully insert. Then [...
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...POWER switch to the computer at this point. • The computer may not recognize the camcorder if you connect them with the Handycam Station, connect the USB cable to the USB jack on the Handycam Station, then set the USB ON/OFF switch to ON. 6 Connect the other end of...XP Log on the computer. to USB jack USB cable (supplied) to USB jack b Notes • Do not connect your camcorder. 3 Prepare the power source for Windows XP), [Picture Package], [Handycam Tools], and [USB Streaming Tool], then start up [USB Streaming Tool]. Use the supplied AC Adaptor as Administrators. 2 Insert ...
...POWER switch to the computer at this point. • The computer may not recognize the camcorder if you connect them with the Handycam Station, connect the USB cable to the USB jack on the Handycam Station, then set the USB ON/OFF switch to ON. 6 Connect the other end of...XP Log on the computer. to USB jack USB cable (supplied) to USB jack b Notes • Do not connect your camcorder. 3 Prepare the power source for Windows XP), [Picture Package], [Handycam Tools], and [USB Streaming Tool], then start up [USB Streaming Tool]. Use the supplied AC Adaptor as Administrators. 2 Insert ...
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...that can use other image editing software that software. Refer to the separate Camera Operations Guide supplied with the Handycam Station, connect the i.LINK cable to the DV Interface on the Handycam Station. z Tip • You can read video signals to edit the recorded pictures. For details on the... model. For the model that is supplied with your camcorder for the location. The location of the DV Interface varies ...
...that can use other image editing software that software. Refer to the separate Camera Operations Guide supplied with the Handycam Station, connect the i.LINK cable to the DV Interface on the Handycam Station. z Tip • You can read video signals to edit the recorded pictures. For details on the... model. For the model that is supplied with your camcorder for the location. The location of the DV Interface varies ...
Computer Applications Guide
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...following procedure describes how to the operating instructions supplied with your camcorder. 5 Connect your computer and start up [MEMORY MIX Image Tool]. For other operating systems Click [Start], [Programs], [Picture Package], [Handycam Tools], then [MEMORY MIX Image Tool]. Refer to the ...separate Camera Operations Guide supplied with your camcorder for details on the MEMORY MIX function. 1 Turn on the computer environment, including ...
...following procedure describes how to the operating instructions supplied with your camcorder. 5 Connect your computer and start up [MEMORY MIX Image Tool]. For other operating systems Click [Start], [Programs], [Picture Package], [Handycam Tools], then [MEMORY MIX Image Tool]. Refer to the ...separate Camera Operations Guide supplied with your camcorder for details on the MEMORY MIX function. 1 Turn on the computer environment, including ...
Computer Applications Guide
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... select the PLAY/ EDIT mode. b Note • When you connect your camcorder to the separate Camera Operations Guide supplied with your camcorder. • If you connect them with the Handycam Station, connect the USB cable to the USB jack on the Handycam Station, then set the USB ON/OFF switch to disconnect the USB...
... select the PLAY/ EDIT mode. b Note • When you connect your camcorder to the separate Camera Operations Guide supplied with your camcorder. • If you connect them with the Handycam Station, connect the USB cable to the USB jack on the Handycam Station, then set the USB ON/OFF switch to disconnect the USB...
Computer Applications Guide
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.../OFF switch to on . cFor the model that is supplied with the Handycam Station, connect the Handycam Station to the camcorder firmly. You cannot view the pictures the camcorder is supplied with the Handycam Station, set [STD-USB] in the menu settings of your camcorder to ON. cYou cannot use an i.LINK cable. Additional information ,continued...
.../OFF switch to on . cFor the model that is supplied with the Handycam Station, connect the Handycam Station to the camcorder firmly. You cannot view the pictures the camcorder is supplied with the Handycam Station, set [STD-USB] in the menu settings of your camcorder to ON. cYou cannot use an i.LINK cable. Additional information ,continued...
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... in the [Other devices] folder 5 When the [Confirm Device Removal] screen appears, click [OK]. 6 Turn off the power of your camcorder, disconnect the USB cable, then restart the computer. 7 Place the supplied CD-ROM in the [Universal Serial Bus Controller] folder For copying and.... The [System Properties] screen appears. 3 Click the [Device Manager] tab. 4 If devices below are already installed, right-click them . Sony Handycam] or [? Sony DSC] with a Memory Stick slot) • [? Cause and/or Corrective Actions cThe USB driver has been registered incorrectly as (E:)) may cause ...
... in the [Other devices] folder 5 When the [Confirm Device Removal] screen appears, click [OK]. 6 Turn off the power of your camcorder, disconnect the USB cable, then restart the computer. 7 Place the supplied CD-ROM in the [Universal Serial Bus Controller] folder For copying and.... The [System Properties] screen appears. 3 Click the [Device Manager] tab. 4 If devices below are already installed, right-click them . Sony Handycam] or [? Sony DSC] with a Memory Stick slot) • [? Cause and/or Corrective Actions cThe USB driver has been registered incorrectly as (E:)) may cause ...