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It may cause a malfunction. 3 Close the lid. To eject the cassette Open the lid following the same procedure as described in . z Tips • The recordable time varies depending on [REC MODE] (p. 42). b Notes • ... cassette compartment closed by pressing the 18 Step 5: Inserting a Cassette You can use mini DV (p. 60). cassettes only 1 Slide and hold the OPEN/ EJECT lever in . OPEN/EJECT lever Lid The cassette compartment automatically comes out and opens up. 2 Insert a cassette with its window facing outwards, then press . Window portion marked {DO...
It may cause a malfunction. 3 Close the lid. To eject the cassette Open the lid following the same procedure as described in . z Tips • The recordable time varies depending on [REC MODE] (p. 42). b Notes • ... cassette compartment closed by pressing the 18 Step 5: Inserting a Cassette You can use mini DV (p. 60). cassettes only 1 Slide and hold the OPEN/ EJECT lever in . OPEN/EJECT lever Lid The cassette compartment automatically comes out and opens up. 2 Insert a cassette with its window facing outwards, then press . Window portion marked {DO...
Operating Guide
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... you have recorded on the tape. The last scene of the most recent recording (END SEARCH) [END SCH] (END SEARCH) will not work once you eject the cassette after you stopped the tape. 1 Touch [MENU]. b Notes • [END SCH] will not work correctly when there is played back for the... point to start the next recording while viewing the pictures on the screen. Searching manually (EDIT SEARCH) You can view about 5 seconds, and the camcorder enters the standby mode at the point where you want the recording to start . Searching for the last scene of the most recent recording is...
... you have recorded on the tape. The last scene of the most recent recording (END SEARCH) [END SCH] (END SEARCH) will not work once you eject the cassette after you stopped the tape. 1 Touch [MENU]. b Notes • [END SCH] will not work correctly when there is played back for the... point to start the next recording while viewing the pictures on the screen. Searching manually (EDIT SEARCH) You can view about 5 seconds, and the camcorder enters the standby mode at the point where you want the recording to start . Searching for the last scene of the most recent recording is...
Operating Guide
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...effect appears on the LCD screen. • This is connected correctly (p. 12). • Moisture condensation has occurred inside the camcorder (p. 63). The picture in the viewfinder has disappeared. • Close the LCD panel. The picture is not a malfunction.... If the problem persists, the battery may be ejected from the wall outlet (wall socket) and contact your camcorder (p. 70). The buttons do not work correctly or do not appear on the touch ... been charged enough. Do not press hard on your Sony dealer. Dots in certain circumstances.
...effect appears on the LCD screen. • This is connected correctly (p. 12). • Moisture condensation has occurred inside the camcorder (p. 63). The picture in the viewfinder has disappeared. • Close the LCD panel. The picture is not a malfunction.... If the problem persists, the battery may be ejected from the wall outlet (wall socket) and contact your camcorder (p. 70). The buttons do not work correctly or do not appear on the touch ... been charged enough. Do not press hard on your Sony dealer. Dots in certain circumstances.
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... display does not appear while using the AC Adaptor, rewind/fast forward speed increases (compared with Cassette Memory. • This camcorder does not support Cassette Memory, so the indicator does not appear. A vertical band appears when recording candlelight or electric light in... • Do not eject the cassette after recording (p. 26). • There is nothing recorded on the cassette. • There is a blank section between the subject and the background is noisier during Easy Handycam operation (p. 20). Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for auto focus. This...
... display does not appear while using the AC Adaptor, rewind/fast forward speed increases (compared with Cassette Memory. • This camcorder does not support Cassette Memory, so the indicator does not appear. A vertical band appears when recording candlelight or electric light in... • Do not eject the cassette after recording (p. 26). • There is nothing recorded on the cassette. • There is a blank section between the subject and the background is noisier during Easy Handycam operation (p. 20). Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for auto focus. This...
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...:ss / E:62:ss • Contact your camcorder securely (p. 12). Inform them of times, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Use an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (H series) (p. 61). • Connect the DC plug of the AC Adaptor to 10 minutes remaining. % (Moisture condensation warning)* • Eject the cassette, remove the power source...
...:ss / E:62:ss • Contact your camcorder securely (p. 12). Inform them of times, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Use an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (H series) (p. 61). • Connect the DC plug of the AC Adaptor to 10 minutes remaining. % (Moisture condensation warning)* • Eject the cassette, remove the power source...
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Eject the cassette (p. 63) % Moisture condensation. check the tab. (p. 60) 58 QZ The tape is damaged. Warning indicators and messages (Continued) Examples of warning messages If messages appear on the screen, follow the instructions. %Z Moisture condensation. Turn off for 1H. (p. 63) Z Reinsert the cassette. (p. 18) • Check if the cassette is locked -
Eject the cassette (p. 63) % Moisture condensation. check the tab. (p. 60) 58 QZ The tape is damaged. Warning indicators and messages (Continued) Examples of warning messages If messages appear on the screen, follow the instructions. %Z Moisture condensation. Turn off for 1H. (p. 63) Z Reinsert the cassette. (p. 18) • Check if the cassette is locked -
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... x To prevent accidental erasure Slide the write-protect tab on the tape when it has been ejected. Your camcorder is dirty or dusty, the remaining tape indicator may not show correctly. Your camcorder does not record copyright control signals on the cassette to set it to a tape in another ... cassette Be sure to place the label only on the locations shown in the following illustration so as not to cause a malfunction of your camcorder for copyright protection of the recorded section using END SEARCH (p. 26) before you try to record such software. Use a cassette with the...
... x To prevent accidental erasure Slide the write-protect tab on the tape when it has been ejected. Your camcorder is dirty or dusty, the remaining tape indicator may not show correctly. Your camcorder does not record copyright control signals on the cassette to set it to a tape in another ... cassette Be sure to place the label only on the locations shown in the following illustration so as not to cause a malfunction of your camcorder for copyright protection of the recorded section using END SEARCH (p. 26) before you try to record such software. Use a cassette with the...
Operating Guide
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... use the accessories recommended in the sun. If sand or dust gets in your camcorder gets wet, it may malfunction. If your eyes, wash with plenty of the functions except cassette ejection will not appear when the moisture condenses on the lens. if any further. •... or on the lens. Moisture condensation If your camcorder is moisture inside your camcorder may have it checked by a Sony dealer before connecting or disconnecting the i.LINK cable. x If moisture condensation has occurred None of water and consult a doctor. Eject the cassette, turn off the power of the ...
... use the accessories recommended in the sun. If sand or dust gets in your camcorder gets wet, it may malfunction. If your eyes, wash with plenty of the functions except cassette ejection will not appear when the moisture condenses on the lens. if any further. •... or on the lens. Moisture condensation If your camcorder is moisture inside your camcorder may have it checked by a Sony dealer before connecting or disconnecting the i.LINK cable. x If moisture condensation has occurred None of water and consult a doctor. Eject the cassette, turn off the power of the ...
Operating Guide
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... on the LCD screen, as shown below . This is inserted and video operation buttons are touched. Use cleaning paper moistened with the Sony DVM12CLD cleaning cassette (optional). - Playback pictures do not appear or the sound breaks off the power, then slide the POWER switch repeatedly... clean the video heads for 10 seconds after the cassette lid is opened. This is not a malfunction. • While using your camcorder is sometimes not ejected for 10 seconds with the liquid. When you use a cleaning cassette (optional) before recording anything important. • If the video ...
... on the LCD screen, as shown below . This is inserted and video operation buttons are touched. Use cleaning paper moistened with the Sony DVM12CLD cleaning cassette (optional). - Playback pictures do not appear or the sound breaks off the power, then slide the POWER switch repeatedly... clean the video heads for 10 seconds after the cassette lid is opened. This is not a malfunction. • While using your camcorder is sometimes not ejected for 10 seconds with the liquid. When you use a cleaning cassette (optional) before recording anything important. • If the video ...
Operating Guide
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Quick Reference Identifying parts and controls The numbers in ( ) are reference pages. A NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch (22) B Power zoom lever (22) C OPEN/EJECT lever (18) D Hooks for a shoulder belt Attach a shoulder belt (optional). E Grip belt (17) F Lens (Carl Zeiss Lens) (7) G LENS COVER switch (17) H Internal stereo microphone (35) I Infrared port (22) Continued , 69 Quick Reference
Quick Reference Identifying parts and controls The numbers in ( ) are reference pages. A NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch (22) B Power zoom lever (22) C OPEN/EJECT lever (18) D Hooks for a shoulder belt Attach a shoulder belt (optional). E Grip belt (17) F Lens (Carl Zeiss Lens) (7) G LENS COVER switch (17) H Internal stereo microphone (35) I Infrared port (22) Continued , 69 Quick Reference