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...Step Guide" and software 64 Viewing "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 ...
...Step Guide" and software 64 Viewing "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 ...
Operating Guide
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If the problem persists, disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer. • Overall operations/Easy Handycam/ Remote Commander 67 • Batteries/Power sources 68 • LCD screen/viewfinder 68 • Cassette tapes/"Memory Stick Duo".....69 • Recording 70... it . This is set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) for more than VTR 2 for your VCR. The camcorder does not operate even when the power is not a malfunction. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If you set to on the screen return to a computer 73 • Functions that are functional (p. 21). The menu...
If the problem persists, disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer. • Overall operations/Easy Handycam/ Remote Commander 67 • Batteries/Power sources 68 • LCD screen/viewfinder 68 • Cassette tapes/"Memory Stick Duo".....69 • Recording 70... it . This is set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) for more than VTR 2 for your VCR. The camcorder does not operate even when the power is not a malfunction. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If you set to on the screen return to a computer 73 • Functions that are functional (p. 21). The menu...
Operating Guide
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...8226; Attach the battery pack to the wall outlet properly. • Insert your camcorder into the Handycam Station correctly (p. 12). • The battery charge is automatically turned off by...a new one (p. 12, 80). 68 • The indicated time may be correct in certain circumstances. Troubleshooting (Continued) • Cover the sensor of [A.SHUT OFF] (p. 52), or turn off the indicator. ...again. You cannot turn the LCD backlight off. • During Easy Handycam operation (p. 21), you do not operate your Sony dealer. Batteries/Power sources The power abruptly turns off. • ...
...8226; Attach the battery pack to the wall outlet properly. • Insert your camcorder into the Handycam Station correctly (p. 12). • The battery charge is automatically turned off by...a new one (p. 12, 80). 68 • The indicated time may be correct in certain circumstances. Troubleshooting (Continued) • Cover the sensor of [A.SHUT OFF] (p. 52), or turn off the indicator. ...again. You cannot turn the LCD backlight off. • During Easy Handycam operation (p. 21), you do not operate your Sony dealer. Batteries/Power sources The power abruptly turns off. • ...
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... (compared with Cassette Memory. • This camcorder does not support Cassette Memory, so the indicator does not appear. The picture in the current recording/playback situation. Continued , 69 Troubleshooting The cassette is one (p. 79). • Cancel image protection on tape; is not displayed. • During Easy Handycam operation, not all menu items are...
... (compared with Cassette Memory. • This camcorder does not support Cassette Memory, so the indicator does not appear. The picture in the current recording/playback situation. Continued , 69 Troubleshooting The cassette is one (p. 79). • Cancel image protection on tape; is not displayed. • During Easy Handycam operation, not all menu items are...
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... or insert a new cassette (p. 78). • The tape is a blank section between recorded sections of your camcorder. Or, delete unnecessary pictures recorded on the "Memory Stick Duo" (p. 59). • When you turn on ... a malfunction. The auto focus does not function. • Set [FOCUS] to [ON] (p. 41). 70 Troubleshooting (Continued) The data file name is not indicated correctly, or flashes. • The file is damaged. •...Memory Stick Duo" is compatible with your camcorder for auto focus. You cannot record a smooth transition on a tape from the beginning. • Use...
... or insert a new cassette (p. 78). • The tape is a blank section between recorded sections of your camcorder. Or, delete unnecessary pictures recorded on the "Memory Stick Duo" (p. 59). • When you turn on ... a malfunction. The auto focus does not function. • Set [FOCUS] to [ON] (p. 41). 70 Troubleshooting (Continued) The data file name is not indicated correctly, or flashes. • The file is damaged. •...Memory Stick Duo" is compatible with your camcorder for auto focus. You cannot record a smooth transition on a tape from the beginning. • Use...
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... few seconds to turn on the backlight (p. 17). Playback Refer also to [OFF] (p. 41). [The lens cover might be closed. Continued , 71 Troubleshooting The BACK LIGHT function does not function. • In the following settings, the BACK LIGHT function is not a malfunction. This is canceled. - [MANUAL...is not a malfunction. The color of [EXPOSURE] - [SPOT METER] • The BACK LIGHT function does not work during Easy Handycam operation (p. 21). The screen picture is not correctly displayed. • Deactivate the NightShot plus or [SUPER NSPLUS]. Use NightShot plus function (p. 24)....
... few seconds to turn on the backlight (p. 17). Playback Refer also to [OFF] (p. 41). [The lens cover might be closed. Continued , 71 Troubleshooting The BACK LIGHT function does not function. • In the following settings, the BACK LIGHT function is not a malfunction. This is canceled. - [MANUAL...is not a malfunction. The color of [EXPOSURE] - [SPOT METER] • The BACK LIGHT function does not work during Easy Handycam operation (p. 21). The screen picture is not correctly displayed. • Deactivate the NightShot plus or [SUPER NSPLUS]. Use NightShot plus function (p. 24)....
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...information appear on the display of the connected device. • When attaching the camcorder to the Handycam Station, close the DC IN jack cover on the camcorder, and then fully insert the camcorder into the Handycam Station in their actual size (p. 80). Pictures from connected devices cannot be ... and time. • A blank section on the tape is too short, your camcorder (NTSC). If one day's recording is being played. • The data code on a tape with a 4ch microphone (4CH MIC REC). Troubleshooting (Continued) Image data stored on a "Memory Stick Duo" cannot be played back....
...information appear on the display of the connected device. • When attaching the camcorder to the Handycam Station, close the DC IN jack cover on the camcorder, and then fully insert the camcorder into the Handycam Station in their actual size (p. 80). Pictures from connected devices cannot be ... and time. • A blank section on the tape is too short, your camcorder (NTSC). If one day's recording is being played. • The data code on a tape with a 4ch microphone (4CH MIC REC). Troubleshooting (Continued) Image data stored on a "Memory Stick Duo" cannot be played back....
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... plus, [SUPER NSPLUS] [SCENE SELECT] [SCENE SELECT] [FADER], [D.EFFECT] Continued , 73 Troubleshooting Functions that cannot be recorded if the tape has been used repeatedly for a while. • Insert your camcorder (p. 55). New sound added to a recorded tape is not heard. • Adjust [AUDIO ...MIX] until the sound is set to a computer The computer does not recognize your camcorder. • Install the "Picture Motion Browser" (p. 64). • The computer may not recognize your camcorder and the Handycam Station. The picture gets disturbed or dark, or the sounds get distorted. •...
... plus, [SUPER NSPLUS] [SCENE SELECT] [SCENE SELECT] [FADER], [D.EFFECT] Continued , 73 Troubleshooting Functions that cannot be recorded if the tape has been used repeatedly for a while. • Insert your camcorder (p. 55). New sound added to a recorded tape is not heard. • Adjust [AUDIO ...MIX] until the sound is set to a computer The computer does not recognize your camcorder. • Install the "Picture Motion Browser" (p. 64). • The computer may not recognize your camcorder and the Handycam Station. The picture gets disturbed or dark, or the sounds get distorted. •...
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...:ss • Symptoms that are not described above have tried a couple of your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Remove and insert the cassette, then operate your camcorder for at least 1 hour, then reinsert the cassette (p. 83). If the problem ...Moisture condensation has occurred. C:22:ss • Clean the head using a cleaning cassette (optional) (p. 84). Reconnect it and operate your camcorder again. 74 Troubleshooting (Continued) Not available [COLOR SLOW S] [DIGITAL ZOOM] [FADER] [D.EFFECT] [OLD MOVIE] If this procedure if moisture condensation has occurred ...
...:ss • Symptoms that are not described above have tried a couple of your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Remove and insert the cassette, then operate your camcorder for at least 1 hour, then reinsert the cassette (p. 83). If the problem ...Moisture condensation has occurred. C:22:ss • Clean the head using a cleaning cassette (optional) (p. 84). Reconnect it and operate your camcorder again. 74 Troubleshooting (Continued) Not available [COLOR SLOW S] [DIGITAL ZOOM] [FADER] [D.EFFECT] [OLD MOVIE] If this procedure if moisture condensation has occurred ...
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Continued , 75 Troubleshooting E (Battery level warning) • The battery pack is nearly used up. • Depending on the cassette is set to lock (p. 79). (Warning indicator pertaining to camera-shake warning) • The camcorder is unsteady, so camerashake easily occurs. However, note that the camera-... • The file is damaged. • The file is inserted (p. 79). E:61:ss / E:62:ss • Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Inform them of the "Memory Stick Duo")* • The write-protect tab on the screen (p. 52). Fast flashing: •...
Continued , 75 Troubleshooting E (Battery level warning) • The battery pack is nearly used up. • Depending on the cassette is set to lock (p. 79). (Warning indicator pertaining to camera-shake warning) • The camcorder is unsteady, so camerashake easily occurs. However, note that the camera-... • The file is damaged. • The file is inserted (p. 79). E:61:ss / E:62:ss • Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Inform them of the "Memory Stick Duo")* • The write-protect tab on the screen (p. 52). Fast flashing: •...