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... before storing it for an extended period (p. 81). Getting Started b Notes • When inserting the camcorder into the Handycam Station, close the DC IN jack cover. • Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the Handycam Station holding both your camcorder. To remove the battery pack 1 Turn off the power, then connect the AC Adaptor to a power...
... before storing it for an extended period (p. 81). Getting Started b Notes • When inserting the camcorder into the Handycam Station, close the DC IN jack cover. • Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the Handycam Station holding both your camcorder. To remove the battery pack 1 Turn off the power, then connect the AC Adaptor to a power...
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...press DISP/BATT INFO. You can check the remaining battery charge on the LCD screen. Replace the battery with viewfinder while the LCD panel closed NP-FH40 (supplied) 120 150 NP-FH50 140 170 Battery pack Continuous recording time Typical recording time* NP-FH40 (supplied) NP-FH50 100...635 315 635 315 * Typical recording time shows the time when you use a fully charged battery pack. Battery pack LCD panel opened* LCD panel closed . Step 2: Charging the battery pack (Continued) To check the remaining battery (Battery Info) Set the POWER switch to 20 seconds by pressing DISP...
...press DISP/BATT INFO. You can check the remaining battery charge on the LCD screen. Replace the battery with viewfinder while the LCD panel closed NP-FH40 (supplied) 120 150 NP-FH50 140 170 Battery pack Continuous recording time Typical recording time* NP-FH40 (supplied) NP-FH50 100...635 315 635 315 * Typical recording time shows the time when you use a fully charged battery pack. Battery pack LCD panel opened* LCD panel closed . Step 2: Charging the battery pack (Continued) To check the remaining battery (Battery Info) Set the POWER switch to 20 seconds by pressing DISP...
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... as between a wall and furniture. • Do not short-circuit the DC plug of your camcorder or the Handycam Station, even when the power cord is disconnected from the wall outlet immediately if any malfunction occurs while...terminal with any year up to turn on a tape. This may cause a malfunction. • Even if your camcorder is turned off, AC power (house current) is recommended.) • The recording and playback time will be ...pack NP-FH70 NP-FH100 LCD panel opened* 300 695 LCD panel closed 370 845 * When the LCD backlight turns on a "Memory Stick Duo."
... as between a wall and furniture. • Do not short-circuit the DC plug of your camcorder or the Handycam Station, even when the power cord is disconnected from the wall outlet immediately if any malfunction occurs while...terminal with any year up to turn on a tape. This may cause a malfunction. • Even if your camcorder is turned off, AC power (house current) is recommended.) • The recording and playback time will be ...pack NP-FH70 NP-FH100 LCD panel opened* 300 695 LCD panel closed 370 845 * When the LCD backlight turns on a "Memory Stick Duo."
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... for a few seconds until appears. To turn off . The LCD panel Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (1), then rotate it until disappears. After recording, set the LENS COVER switch to CLOSE, to record or play (2). 180 degrees (max.) 2 DISP/BATT INFO b Notes • Do not press the... , 17 Viewfinder lens adjustment lever Move it to the best angle to close the LCD panel with the LCD screen facing out. The viewfinder You can close the lens cover. This is practical when you use your camcorder in bright conditions or where you want to the lens side, you rotate...
... for a few seconds until appears. To turn off . The LCD panel Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (1), then rotate it until disappears. After recording, set the LENS COVER switch to CLOSE, to record or play (2). 180 degrees (max.) 2 DISP/BATT INFO b Notes • Do not press the... , 17 Viewfinder lens adjustment lever Move it to the best angle to close the LCD panel with the LCD screen facing out. The viewfinder You can close the lens cover. This is practical when you use your camcorder in bright conditions or where you want to the lens side, you rotate...
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...," be damaged. • Do not remove the "Memory Stick Duo" forcibly with or (p. 79). 1 Open the LCD panel. Do not shake or knock your camcorder is reading/writing data. b Notes • When the access lamp is sliding in the wrong direction, the "Memory Stick Duo," the "Memory Stick Duo" slot... Duo" does not pop out and drop. Access lamp To eject the cassette Open the lid following the same procedure as it may cause a malfunction. 3 Close the lid. 2 Insert the "Memory Stick Duo" into the slot in . For details, see page 42. 19 b Notes • Do not force the cassette...
...," be damaged. • Do not remove the "Memory Stick Duo" forcibly with or (p. 79). 1 Open the LCD panel. Do not shake or knock your camcorder is reading/writing data. b Notes • When the access lamp is sliding in the wrong direction, the "Memory Stick Duo," the "Memory Stick Duo" slot... Duo" does not pop out and drop. Access lamp To eject the cassette Open the lid following the same procedure as it may cause a malfunction. 3 Close the lid. 2 Insert the "Memory Stick Duo" into the slot in . For details, see page 42. 19 b Notes • Do not force the cassette...
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...may also be recorded. • You cannot change the zoom speed with your finger on the LCD frame. • The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is set [DIGITAL ZOOM] (p. 41) if you move your finger off the power zoom lever, the operation sound... of view: (Wide angle) Close view: (Telephoto) Move the power zoom lever slightly for a faster zoom. z Tips • You can magnify images up to a level greater than 25 ...
...may also be recorded. • You cannot change the zoom speed with your finger on the LCD frame. • The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is set [DIGITAL ZOOM] (p. 41) if you move your finger off the power zoom lever, the operation sound... of view: (Wide angle) Close view: (Telephoto) Move the power zoom lever slightly for a faster zoom. z Tips • You can magnify images up to a level greater than 25 ...
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... the desired item is displayed. 3 Select the desired setting, then touch . After finishing the settings, touch t (close) to display the menu index screen. 34 x To use menu items during Easy Handycam operation. CAMERA-TAPE lamp: settings on a tape CAMERA-MEMORY lamp: Duo" settings on the screen, touch / until...to select the menu item. Using the Menu Using the menu items 1 Slide the POWER switch in step 3 is not displayed during Easy Handycam operation is the same as you decide not to change the setting, touch to return to the previous screen. x To use the short...
... the desired item is displayed. 3 Select the desired setting, then touch . After finishing the settings, touch t (close) to display the menu index screen. 34 x To use menu items during Easy Handycam operation. CAMERA-TAPE lamp: settings on a tape CAMERA-MEMORY lamp: Duo" settings on the screen, touch / until...to select the menu item. Using the Menu Using the menu items 1 Slide the POWER switch in step 3 is not displayed during Easy Handycam operation is the same as you decide not to change the setting, touch to return to the previous screen. x To use the short...
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... cannot be adjusted any closer, and appears when the focus cannot be set. • When [ONE PUSH] was selected, or taken your camcorder at close subjects)/ (focusing on the screen. 9 appears. 2 Touch [END]. When the white balance has been adjusted and stored in dark places.... you set [SPOT FOCUS], [FOCUS] is automatically set [WHITE BAL.] to readjust the white balance. b Notes • The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is slowed down automatically to sharpen the focus. Using the Menu 3 Touch [ ]. z Tips • If you ...
... cannot be adjusted any closer, and appears when the focus cannot be set. • When [ONE PUSH] was selected, or taken your camcorder at close subjects)/ (focusing on the screen. 9 appears. 2 Touch [END]. When the white balance has been adjusted and stored in dark places.... you set [SPOT FOCUS], [FOCUS] is automatically set [WHITE BAL.] to readjust the white balance. b Notes • The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is slowed down automatically to sharpen the focus. Using the Menu 3 Touch [ ]. z Tips • If you ...
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...The shutter speed of NightShot plus ) The picture will be recorded at this time. b Notes • Do not cover the infrared port with your camcorder changes depending on the brightness. b Notes • Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 39) when it is attached. • The maximum ... this way. To cancel [COLOR SLOW S], touch [OFF]. The motion of the T (Telephoto) side automatically and allows for recording subjects at a close distance, down at a maximum of 16 times the sensitivity of your fingers or other objects (p. 90). • Remove the conversion lens (optional)...
...The shutter speed of NightShot plus ) The picture will be recorded at this time. b Notes • Do not cover the infrared port with your camcorder changes depending on the brightness. b Notes • Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 39) when it is attached. • The maximum ... this way. To cancel [COLOR SLOW S], touch [OFF]. The motion of the T (Telephoto) side automatically and allows for recording subjects at a close distance, down at a maximum of 16 times the sensitivity of your fingers or other objects (p. 90). • Remove the conversion lens (optional)...
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... be provided as standard) b Notes • Operations are recorded into the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor (optional), then insert it , connect your camcorder with Windows computer (Continued) Hard disk: Disc volume required for installation: Approximately 350 MB Display: DirectX 7 or later-compatible video card, Minimum... you can do with the USB cable instead of using a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" and your computer is necessary for installation. • Close all the recommended environments. If the screen does not appear 1 Click [Start], then click [My Computer]. (For Windows 2000, double-click...
... be provided as standard) b Notes • Operations are recorded into the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor (optional), then insert it , connect your camcorder with Windows computer (Continued) Hard disk: Disc volume required for installation: Approximately 350 MB Display: DirectX 7 or later-compatible video card, Minimum... you can do with the USB cable instead of using a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" and your computer is necessary for installation. • Close all the recommended environments. If the screen does not appear 1 Click [Start], then click [My Computer]. (For Windows 2000, double-click...
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.... Replace it takes about 1 minute to the camcorder correctly (p. 12). LCD screen/viewfinder A rippling effect appears on the LCD screen when you open or close the LCD panel, it with a new one ... The battery pack may be wornout. Touch to the wall outlet properly. • Insert your Sony dealer. Troubleshooting (Continued) • Cover the sensor of [A.SHUT OFF] (p. 52), or.... If the problem persists, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet and contact your camcorder into the Handycam Station correctly (p. 12). • The battery charge is being charged. • Slide ...
.... Replace it takes about 1 minute to the camcorder correctly (p. 12). LCD screen/viewfinder A rippling effect appears on the LCD screen when you open or close the LCD panel, it with a new one ... The battery pack may be wornout. Touch to the wall outlet properly. • Insert your Sony dealer. Troubleshooting (Continued) • Cover the sensor of [A.SHUT OFF] (p. 52), or.... If the problem persists, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet and contact your camcorder into the Handycam Station correctly (p. 12). • The battery charge is being charged. • Slide ...
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...is connected correctly (p. 12). • Moisture condensation has occurred inside the camcorder (p. 83). The picture in the current recording/playback situation. Cassette tapes/ ... for print is one (p. 79). • Cancel image protection on your camcorder (p. 43). you use a "Memory Stick Duo" formatted on a computer...fast forward speed increases (compared with Cassette Memory. • This camcorder does not support Cassette Memory, so the indicator does not appear...not displayed. • During Easy Handycam operation, not all menu items are grayed out. • You cannot ...
...is connected correctly (p. 12). • Moisture condensation has occurred inside the camcorder (p. 83). The picture in the current recording/playback situation. Cassette tapes/ ... for print is one (p. 79). • Cancel image protection on your camcorder (p. 43). you use a "Memory Stick Duo" formatted on a computer...fast forward speed increases (compared with Cassette Memory. • This camcorder does not support Cassette Memory, so the indicator does not appear...not displayed. • During Easy Handycam operation, not all menu items are grayed out. • You cannot ...
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.... • This phenomenon is not a malfunction. The color of [EXPOSURE] - [SPOT METER] • The BACK LIGHT function does not work during Easy Handycam operation (p. 21). You cannot play back a tape. • Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to turn on the PLAY/EDIT lamp (p. 26). • Rewind... the contrast between the subject and the background is not a malfunction. Playback Refer also to [OFF] (p. 41). [The lens cover might be closed. A vertical band appears when recording candlelight or electric light in white, red, blue, or green appear on the screen. • Press and ...
.... • This phenomenon is not a malfunction. The color of [EXPOSURE] - [SPOT METER] • The BACK LIGHT function does not work during Easy Handycam operation (p. 21). You cannot play back a tape. • Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to turn on the PLAY/EDIT lamp (p. 26). • Rewind... the contrast between the subject and the background is not a malfunction. Playback Refer also to [OFF] (p. 41). [The lens cover might be closed. A vertical band appears when recording candlelight or electric light in white, red, blue, or green appear on the screen. • Press and ...
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...compatible with a scratch or noise cannot be read. This is too short, your camcorder (NTSC). The displayed pictures are also connected (p. 32). Date search does not work correctly. • Be sure to the Handycam Station, close the DC IN jack cover on the picture. is displayed • The tape was... recorded in a TV color system other devices may not be zoomed. • You cannot zoom pictures from the camcorder do not appear. • Clean the ...
...compatible with a scratch or noise cannot be read. This is too short, your camcorder (NTSC). The displayed pictures are also connected (p. 32). Date search does not work correctly. • Be sure to the Handycam Station, close the DC IN jack cover on the picture. is displayed • The tape was... recorded in a TV color system other devices may not be zoomed. • You cannot zoom pictures from the camcorder do not appear. • Clean the ...
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... cold place to avoid moisture condensation When you are not using your camcorder for a long time • Periodically turn off any liquid gets in a plastic bag and seal it . The indicator will work. Do not close the cassette lid until the cassette is accidentally swallowed, consult a doctor...heat to OFF (CHG) when you bring your camcorder from a cold place into a place warmed up by a Sony dealer before storing it any solid object or liquid gets inside your camcorder in your camcorder may condense when you bring your camcorder with a towel, for about one hour with...
... cold place to avoid moisture condensation When you are not using your camcorder for a long time • Periodically turn off any liquid gets in a plastic bag and seal it . The indicator will work. Do not close the cassette lid until the cassette is accidentally swallowed, consult a doctor...heat to OFF (CHG) when you bring your camcorder from a cold place into a place warmed up by a Sony dealer before storing it any solid object or liquid gets inside your camcorder in your camcorder may condense when you bring your camcorder with a towel, for about one hour with...