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... marked with or (p. 79). For the State of the FCC Rules. "Operating Guide" (This manual) - "First Step Guide" for connecting the camcorder to insert the "Memory Stick Duo" into an outlet on the supplied CD-ROM) 6 Type of the following measures: - special handling may cause ...encouraged to try to which the receiver is no guarantee that to correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on use Your camcorder is not compatible with the limits for a digital device pursuant to radio communications. When using the supplied software (stored on a circuit...
... marked with or (p. 79). For the State of the FCC Rules. "Operating Guide" (This manual) - "First Step Guide" for connecting the camcorder to insert the "Memory Stick Duo" into an outlet on the supplied CD-ROM) 6 Type of the following measures: - special handling may cause ...encouraged to try to which the receiver is no guarantee that to correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on use Your camcorder is not compatible with the limits for a digital device pursuant to radio communications. When using the supplied software (stored on a circuit...
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... at the sun. Change the screen language before using extremely highprecision technology, so over 99.99% of the Handycam Station when using your camcorder to the A/V OUT jack of the pixels are used for effective use and care" (p. 82). • Before connecting your... dustproof, dripproof or waterproof. Continued , 7 These points are manufactured using your camcorder to OFF (CHG) when you insert the camcorder into the Handycam Station or remove the camcorder from it. Doing so might cause your camcorder if necessary (p. 16). About changing the language setting • The on the...
... at the sun. Change the screen language before using extremely highprecision technology, so over 99.99% of the Handycam Station when using your camcorder to the A/V OUT jack of the pixels are used for effective use and care" (p. 82). • Before connecting your... dustproof, dripproof or waterproof. Continued , 7 These points are manufactured using your camcorder to OFF (CHG) when you insert the camcorder into the Handycam Station or remove the camcorder from it. Doing so might cause your camcorder if necessary (p. 16). About changing the language setting • The on the...
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...this manual • The images of the LCD screen and the viewfinder used in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. About the Carl Zeiss lens • Your camcorder is not possible due to the copyright laws. It adopts the MTF measurement system for the contents...you need a NTSC system-based TV. • Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be contrary to a malfunction of the camcorder, storage media, etc. • TV color systems differ depending on the country/region. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be copyrighted. Read this...
...this manual • The images of the LCD screen and the viewfinder used in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. About the Carl Zeiss lens • Your camcorder is not possible due to the copyright laws. It adopts the MTF measurement system for the contents...you need a NTSC system-based TV. • Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be contrary to a malfunction of the camcorder, storage media, etc. • TV color systems differ depending on the country/region. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be copyrighted. Read this...
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... Step 4: Making setting adjustments before recording 17 Step 5: Inserting a tape or a "Memory Stick Duo 18 Recording/Playback Easy Recording/Playback (Easy Handycam 20 Recording 22 Zooming 24 Recording in dark places (NightShot plus 24 Adjusting the exposure for the "Memory Stick Duo" PICT.APPLI. Table of ...picture on a TV ...........32 Using the Menu Using the menu items .......... 34 Menu items 35 CAMERA SET menu 37 Settings to adjust your camcorder to a "Memory Stick Duo 59 Deleting recorded pictures from the "Memory Stick Duo 59 Marking images on the "Memory Stick Duo" with ...
... Step 4: Making setting adjustments before recording 17 Step 5: Inserting a tape or a "Memory Stick Duo 18 Recording/Playback Easy Recording/Playback (Easy Handycam 20 Recording 22 Zooming 24 Recording in dark places (NightShot plus 24 Adjusting the exposure for the "Memory Stick Duo" PICT.APPLI. Table of ...picture on a TV ...........32 Using the Menu Using the menu items .......... 34 Menu items 35 CAMERA SET menu 37 Settings to adjust your camcorder to a "Memory Stick Duo 59 Deleting recorded pictures from the "Memory Stick Duo 59 Marking images on the "Memory Stick Duo" with ...
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..."First Step Guide 66 Using a Macintosh computer ........ 66 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 67 Warning indicators and messages 74 Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad ...... 77 Maintenance and precautions ...... 78 Usable cassette tapes 78 About the "Memory Stick 79 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery... pack 80 About i.LINK 81 On using your camcorder 82 Specifications 86 Quick Reference Identifying parts and controls ....... 90 Indicators displayed during recording/ playback 94 Index 97 Spanish Quick...
..."First Step Guide 66 Using a Macintosh computer ........ 66 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 67 Warning indicators and messages 74 Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad ...... 77 Maintenance and precautions ...... 78 Usable cassette tapes 78 About the "Memory Stick 79 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery... pack 80 About i.LINK 81 On using your camcorder 82 Specifications 86 Quick Reference Identifying parts and controls ....... 90 Indicators displayed during recording/ playback 94 Index 97 Spanish Quick...
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A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 32, 55) USB cable (1) (p. 61) 11 AC Adaptor (1) (p. 12) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH40 (1) (p. 12, 80) Power cord (1) (p. 12) CD-ROM "Handycam Application Software" (1) (p. 63) Operating Guide (This manual) (1) Handycam Station (1) (p. 12, 93) Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 93) A button-type lithium battery is already installed. The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that you have following items supplied with your camcorder. Getting Started Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that item supplied.
A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 32, 55) USB cable (1) (p. 61) 11 AC Adaptor (1) (p. 12) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH40 (1) (p. 12, 80) Power cord (1) (p. 12) CD-ROM "Handycam Application Software" (1) (p. 63) Operating Guide (This manual) (1) Handycam Station (1) (p. 12, 93) Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 93) A button-type lithium battery is already installed. The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that you have following items supplied with your camcorder. Getting Started Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that item supplied.
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...pack (H series) (p. 80) after attaching it into place (2). 4 Connect the power cord to the AC Adaptor and the wall outlet. 5 Insert the camcorder into the Handycam Station securely, all the way to the bottom. The CHG (charge) lamp lights up , connect the AC Adaptor to OFF (CHG) (The default ...• You cannot attach any "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack other than the H series to your camcorder. 1 Align the terminals of the battery pack and your camcorder (1), then attach the battery pack and click it to your camcoder from the Handycam Station. 2 Slide the POWER switch to the DC IN jack on the...
...pack (H series) (p. 80) after attaching it into place (2). 4 Connect the power cord to the AC Adaptor and the wall outlet. 5 Insert the camcorder into the Handycam Station securely, all the way to the bottom. The CHG (charge) lamp lights up , connect the AC Adaptor to OFF (CHG) (The default ...• You cannot attach any "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack other than the H series to your camcorder. 1 Align the terminals of the battery pack and your camcorder (1), then attach the battery pack and click it to your camcoder from the Handycam Station. 2 Slide the POWER switch to the DC IN jack on the...
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... period (p. 81). With the v mark facing down DC plug DC IN jack Open the jack cover z Tips • You can operate your camcorder and the Handycam Station. Continued , 13 Getting Started b Notes • When inserting the camcorder into the Handycam Station, close the DC IN jack cover. • Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the...
... period (p. 81). With the v mark facing down DC plug DC IN jack Open the jack cover z Tips • You can operate your camcorder and the Handycam Station. Continued , 13 Getting Started b Notes • When inserting the camcorder into the Handycam Station, close the DC IN jack cover. • Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the...
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... green button, slide the POWER switch in a narrow space, such as the AC Adaptor is connected to the DC IN jack of your camcorder or the Handycam Station, even when the power cord is disconnected from the wall outlet immediately if any malfunction occurs while using your... camcorder is turned off, AC power (house current) is recommended.) • The recording and playback time will be shorter when you use your camcorder in low temperatures. • The...
... green button, slide the POWER switch in a narrow space, such as the AC Adaptor is connected to the DC IN jack of your camcorder or the Handycam Station, even when the power cord is disconnected from the wall outlet immediately if any malfunction occurs while using your... camcorder is turned off, AC power (house current) is recommended.) • The recording and playback time will be shorter when you use your camcorder in low temperatures. • The...
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... the date and time again (p. 85). • At the time of purchase, the power is set to turn off automatically if you leave your camcorder for approximately 5 minutes, to save battery power ([A.SHUT OFF], p. 52). To reset the date and time You can set it to show messages ... time (Continued) 3 Set [M] (month), then touch and repeat for [DATA CODE] (During Easy Handycam operation, you can set only [DATE/TIME])). • If the buttons on the touch panel do not use your camcorder without any operation attempted for about 3 months, the built-in a specified language. For midnight, set ...
... the date and time again (p. 85). • At the time of purchase, the power is set to turn off automatically if you leave your camcorder for approximately 5 minutes, to save battery power ([A.SHUT OFF], p. 52). To reset the date and time You can set it to show messages ... time (Continued) 3 Set [M] (month), then touch and repeat for [DATA CODE] (During Easy Handycam operation, you can set only [DATE/TIME])). • If the buttons on the touch panel do not use your camcorder without any operation attempted for about 3 months, the built-in a specified language. For midnight, set ...
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... Move it to the best angle to avoid wearing down the battery, or when the picture seen on or off the LCD backlight to the camcorder To turn on the LCD frame accidentally when you want to OPEN. Continued , 17 Viewfinder 90 degrees (max.) 1 90 degrees to make the battery last... screen. • Press DISP/BATT INFO to toggle the screen indicators (such as Battery Info) on the LCD screen is practical when you use your camcorder in bright conditions or where you open or adjust the LCD panel. The LCD panel Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the...
... Move it to the best angle to avoid wearing down the battery, or when the picture seen on or off the LCD backlight to the camcorder To turn on the LCD frame accidentally when you want to OPEN. Continued , 17 Viewfinder 90 degrees (max.) 1 90 degrees to make the battery last... screen. • Press DISP/BATT INFO to toggle the screen indicators (such as Battery Info) on the LCD screen is practical when you use your camcorder in bright conditions or where you open or adjust the LCD panel. The LCD panel Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the...
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cassettes only 1 Slide and hold your camcorder correctly. 4 1 2 3 Step 5: Inserting a tape or a "Memory Stick Duo" Cassette tape You can use mini DV (p. 78). Step 4: Making setting adjustments before recording (Continued) The grip belt Fasten the grip belt and hold the OPEN/ EJECT lever in the direction of the cassette lightly. Window Cassette compartment 18 OPEN/EJECT lever Lid The cassette compartment automatically comes out and opens up. 2 Insert a cassette with its window facing outwards, then press . Push the center of the back of the arrow and open the lid.
cassettes only 1 Slide and hold your camcorder correctly. 4 1 2 3 Step 5: Inserting a tape or a "Memory Stick Duo" Cassette tape You can use mini DV (p. 78). Step 4: Making setting adjustments before recording (Continued) The grip belt Fasten the grip belt and hold the OPEN/ EJECT lever in the direction of the cassette lightly. Window Cassette compartment 18 OPEN/EJECT lever Lid The cassette compartment automatically comes out and opens up. 2 Insert a cassette with its window facing outwards, then press . Push the center of the back of the arrow and open the lid.
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..." does not pop out and drop. Getting Started The cassette compartment automatically slides back in once and slide out the "Memory Stick Duo" alongside the camcorder body. With the v mark facing to the LCD screen To eject a "Memory Stick Duo" Lightly push in . Do not shake or knock your...
..." does not pop out and drop. Getting Started The cassette compartment automatically slides back in once and slide out the "Memory Stick Duo" alongside the camcorder body. With the v mark facing to the LCD screen To eject a "Memory Stick Duo" Lightly push in . Do not shake or knock your...
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... START/STOP again. z Tips • While recording movies on the CAMERA-TAPE lamp. b Notes • You cannot record movies onto a "Memory Stick Duo" using your camcorder. Still images will be fixed to image size [0.2M] in 16:9 screen or [VGA (0.3M)] in standby mode, you can record a still image on a tape...
... START/STOP again. z Tips • While recording movies on the CAMERA-TAPE lamp. b Notes • You cannot record movies onto a "Memory Stick Duo" using your camcorder. Still images will be fixed to image size [0.2M] in 16:9 screen or [VGA (0.3M)] in standby mode, you can record a still image on a tape...
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...; You can magnify images up to 25 times the original size with the zoom buttons 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 fingers or other objects. Move it is hard to focus...
...; You can magnify images up to 25 times the original size with the zoom buttons 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 fingers or other objects. Move it is hard to focus...
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... on TV, set [TV TYPE] for backlit subjects, press BACK LIGHT to [1.0M] ( ). Recording in mirror mode 2 1 Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (1), then rotate it 180 degrees to select the desired screen aspect ratio. In the 4:3 mode, you play back a picture on the zoom position when recording...
... on TV, set [TV TYPE] for backlit subjects, press BACK LIGHT to [1.0M] ( ). Recording in mirror mode 2 1 Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (1), then rotate it 180 degrees to select the desired screen aspect ratio. In the 4:3 mode, you play back a picture on the zoom position when recording...
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... to recording. e.g., to record night views Touch [SHOOT GUIDE] t [SELECT SCENE] t / to your purpose. 28 Enables you to 5 times the original size. GUIDE P-MENU Your camcorder has 3 guide functions as shown below. Playback (Continued) Using PB zoom You can be adjusted with the power zoom lever or the zoom buttons on...
... to recording. e.g., to record night views Touch [SHOOT GUIDE] t [SELECT SCENE] t / to your purpose. 28 Enables you to 5 times the original size. GUIDE P-MENU Your camcorder has 3 guide functions as shown below. Playback (Continued) Using PB zoom You can be adjusted with the power zoom lever or the zoom buttons on...
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...work correctly when there is a blank section between recorded sections on the screen. Searching for the starting point Searching for about 5 seconds, and the camcorder enters the standby mode at the point where the last recording has finished. Touch t . 6 0 min END SEARCH EXECUTING 1 0:00:00 ...CANCEL Touch here to cancel Easy Handycam operation and then select the setting. When the PLAY/EDIT lamp lights up (p. 22). Follow the instruction to cancel the operation. Make sure that...
...work correctly when there is a blank section between recorded sections on the screen. Searching for the starting point Searching for about 5 seconds, and the camcorder enters the standby mode at the point where the last recording has finished. Touch t . 6 0 min END SEARCH EXECUTING 1 0:00:00 ...CANCEL Touch here to cancel Easy Handycam operation and then select the setting. When the PLAY/EDIT lamp lights up (p. 22). Follow the instruction to cancel the operation. Make sure that...
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... for the starting point (Continued) Searching manually (EDIT SEARCH) You can view about 2 seconds of the most recently recorded scene are played back. Then, your camcorder is set memory) Make sure that the PLAY/EDIT lamp lights up (p. 26). The sound is not displayed, press DISPLAY. 2 Press STOP when you want...
... for the starting point (Continued) Searching manually (EDIT SEARCH) You can view about 2 seconds of the most recently recorded scene are played back. Then, your camcorder is set memory) Make sure that the PLAY/EDIT lamp lights up (p. 26). The sound is not displayed, press DISPLAY. 2 Press STOP when you want...
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... with an S VIDEO jack (Black) 1 A/V OUT jack (Yellow) (White) (Red) (White) (Red) (Yellow) A/V OUT 2 : Signal flow A A/V connecting cable (supplied) The Handycam Station and your camcorder are both the Handycam Station and your camcorder at the same time, as image disturbance may occur. In this operation (p. 12). S VIDEO connection only will not output audio. When...
... with an S VIDEO jack (Black) 1 A/V OUT jack (Yellow) (White) (Red) (White) (Red) (Yellow) A/V OUT 2 : Signal flow A A/V connecting cable (supplied) The Handycam Station and your camcorder are both the Handycam Station and your camcorder at the same time, as image disturbance may occur. In this operation (p. 12). S VIDEO connection only will not output audio. When...