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...is connected. - special handling may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate Perchlorate Material: Lithium battery contains perchlorate. Your camcorder is supplied with the limits for a digital device pursuant to correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on, the... Stick Duo Adaptor Continued , 5 Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - For the State of cassette you can use Your camcorder is not compatible with . PRO Duo") ("Memory Stick - Connect the equipment into the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor. Notes on a circuit...
...is connected. - special handling may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate Perchlorate Material: Lithium battery contains perchlorate. Your camcorder is supplied with the limits for a digital device pursuant to correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on, the... Stick Duo Adaptor Continued , 5 Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - For the State of cassette you can use Your camcorder is not compatible with . PRO Duo") ("Memory Stick - Connect the equipment into the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor. Notes on a circuit...
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... red, blue or green point • Exposing the LCD screen, the viewfinder, or the lens to direct sunlight for long periods of your camcorder if necessary (p. 16). 6 Change the screen language before using extremely highprecision technology, so over 99.99% of the pixels are operational for ...malfunctions. • Do not aim at dusk. These points are used for effective use and care" (p. 83). • When connecting your camcorder to insert the connector plug in color) that is grayed out is not dustproof, dripproof or waterproof. Take pictures of the manufacturing process and do...
... red, blue or green point • Exposing the LCD screen, the viewfinder, or the lens to direct sunlight for long periods of your camcorder if necessary (p. 16). 6 Change the screen language before using extremely highprecision technology, so over 99.99% of the pixels are operational for ...malfunctions. • Do not aim at dusk. These points are used for effective use and care" (p. 83). • When connecting your camcorder to insert the connector plug in color) that is grayed out is not dustproof, dripproof or waterproof. Take pictures of the manufacturing process and do...
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... function to make sure the picture and sound are recorded without notice. About the Carl Zeiss lens • Your camcorder is not possible due to a malfunction of the camcorder, storage media, etc. • TV color systems differ depending on a TV, you need a NTSC system-based...copyrighted. MTF= Modulation Transfer Function The number value indicates the amount of the LCD screen and the viewfinder used in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. Unauthorized recording of such materials may appear different. • Design and specifications of a Carl Zeiss...
... function to make sure the picture and sound are recorded without notice. About the Carl Zeiss lens • Your camcorder is not possible due to a malfunction of the camcorder, storage media, etc. • TV color systems differ depending on a TV, you need a NTSC system-based...copyrighted. MTF= Modulation Transfer Function The number value indicates the amount of the LCD screen and the viewfinder used in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. Unauthorized recording of such materials may appear different. • Design and specifications of a Carl Zeiss...
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...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 backlit subjects 25 Recording in mirror mode 25 Selecting... 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 60 Deleting recorded pictures from the "Memory Stick Duo 60 Marking images on the "Memory Stick Duo" with...
...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 backlit subjects 25 Recording in mirror mode 25 Selecting... 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 60 Deleting recorded pictures from the "Memory Stick Duo 60 Marking images on the "Memory Stick Duo" with...
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..."First Step Guide 67 Using a Macintosh computer ........ 67 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 68 Warning indicators and messages 75 Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad ...... 78 Maintenance and precautions ...... 79 Usable cassette tapes 79 About the "Memory Stick 80 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery... pack 81 About i.LINK 82 On using your camcorder 83 Specifications 87 Quick Reference Identifying parts and controls ....... 90 Indicators displayed during recording/ playback 94 Index 97 Spanish Quick...
..."First Step Guide 67 Using a Macintosh computer ........ 67 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 68 Warning indicators and messages 75 Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad ...... 78 Maintenance and precautions ...... 79 Usable cassette tapes 79 About the "Memory Stick 80 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery... pack 81 About i.LINK 82 On using your camcorder 83 Specifications 87 Quick Reference Identifying parts and controls ....... 90 Indicators displayed during recording/ playback 94 Index 97 Spanish Quick...
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AC Adaptor (1) (p. 12) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH40 (1) (p. 12, 81) Power cord (Mains lead) (1) (p. 12) CD-ROM "Handycam Application Software" (1) (p. 64) Operating Guide (This manual) (1) Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 93) A button-type lithium battery is already installed. Getting Started Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that item supplied. A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 32, 56) USB cable (1) (p. 62) 11 The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that you have following items supplied with your camcorder.
AC Adaptor (1) (p. 12) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH40 (1) (p. 12, 81) Power cord (Mains lead) (1) (p. 12) CD-ROM "Handycam Application Software" (1) (p. 64) Operating Guide (This manual) (1) Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 93) A button-type lithium battery is already installed. Getting Started Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that item supplied. A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 32, 56) USB cable (1) (p. 62) 11 The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that you have following items supplied with your camcorder.
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...fully charged. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack holding both the camcorder and the DC plug. 12 b Notes • You cannot attach any "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack other than ...the H series to your camcorder. 4 Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the AC Adaptor and the wall outlet (wall ...CHG) (The default setting). 3 With the v mark on the DC plug facing down, connect the AC Adaptor to your camcorder. Step 2: Charging the battery pack 1 2 2 1 Battery pack 3 DC plug DC IN jack 4 To the wall outlet...
...fully charged. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack holding both the camcorder and the DC plug. 12 b Notes • You cannot attach any "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack other than ...the H series to your camcorder. 4 Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the AC Adaptor and the wall outlet (wall ...CHG) (The default setting). 3 With the v mark on the DC plug facing down, connect the AC Adaptor to your camcorder. Step 2: Charging the battery pack 1 2 2 1 Battery pack 3 DC plug DC IN jack 4 To the wall outlet...
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... the battery pack Fully discharge the battery before storing it for about 7 seconds. Getting Started To use an outside power source You can operate your camcorder using the power from the wall outlet (wall socket) by pressing DISP/BATT INFO again while the information is displayed. You can check the remaining...
... the battery pack Fully discharge the battery before storing it for about 7 seconds. Getting Started To use an outside power source You can operate your camcorder using the power from the wall outlet (wall socket) by pressing DISP/BATT INFO again while the information is displayed. You can check the remaining...
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...wall socket) via the AC Adaptor. The battery pack is recommended.) • The recording and playback time will be shorter when you use your camcorder in a narrow space, such as the AC Adaptor is disconnected from the wall outlet (wall socket). On the charging/recording/playback time •... Times measured with any metallic objects. This may cause a malfunction. • Even if your camcorder. Battery pack NP-FH40 (supplied) NP-FH50 LCD panel opened 120 140 LCD panel closed 150 170 14 Battery pack NP-FH70 NP-FH100 LCD...
...wall socket) via the AC Adaptor. The battery pack is recommended.) • The recording and playback time will be shorter when you use your camcorder in a narrow space, such as the AC Adaptor is disconnected from the wall outlet (wall socket). On the charging/recording/playback time •... Times measured with any metallic objects. This may cause a malfunction. • Even if your camcorder. Battery pack NP-FH40 (supplied) NP-FH50 LCD panel opened 120 140 LCD panel closed 150 170 14 Battery pack NP-FH70 NP-FH100 LCD...
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... rechargeable battery gets discharged and the date and time settings may be displayed during playback (see page 51 for [DATA CODE] (During Easy Handycam operation, you leave your camcorder or change the POWER switch position. 3 Move to [M] (month) with , then set with / . 4 Move to [D] (day) with , then set... t [CLOCK SET] (p. 34). CAMERA-MEMORY: To record on and setting the date and time Set the date and time when using this camcorder for approximately 5 minutes, to turn off automatically if you can set any operation attempted for the first time. PLAY/EDIT: To play or edit...
... rechargeable battery gets discharged and the date and time settings may be displayed during playback (see page 51 for [DATA CODE] (During Easy Handycam operation, you leave your camcorder or change the POWER switch position. 3 Move to [M] (month) with , then set with / . 4 Move to [D] (day) with , then set... t [CLOCK SET] (p. 34). CAMERA-MEMORY: To record on and setting the date and time Set the date and time when using this camcorder for approximately 5 minutes, to turn off automatically if you can set any operation attempted for the first time. PLAY/EDIT: To play or edit...
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...adjust the LCD panel. z Tips • If you rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees to the camcorder (1), then rotate it until the picture is poor. The grip belt Fasten the grip belt and hold your camcorder correctly. 4 1 2 3 17 Viewfinder Getting Started After recording, set the LENS COVER switch to...it to the best angle to record or play (2). 180 degrees (max.) 2 DISP/BATT INFO 2 90 degrees (max.) 1 90 degrees to the camcorder b Notes • Do not press the buttons below the LCD frame accidentally when you can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen. • Press ...
...adjust the LCD panel. z Tips • If you rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees to the camcorder (1), then rotate it until the picture is poor. The grip belt Fasten the grip belt and hold your camcorder correctly. 4 1 2 3 17 Viewfinder Getting Started After recording, set the LENS COVER switch to...it to the best angle to record or play (2). 180 degrees (max.) 2 DISP/BATT INFO 2 90 degrees (max.) 1 90 degrees to the camcorder b Notes • Do not press the buttons below the LCD frame accidentally when you can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen. • Press ...
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... number of recordable pictures varies depending on the image quality or the image size. b Notes • When the access lamp is lit or flashing, your camcorder, turn the power off, eject the "Memory Stick Duo," or remove the battery pack. Otherwise, image data may be damaged. • When inserting or ejecting... the v mark facing to the LCD screen To eject a "Memory Stick Duo" Lightly push in once and slide out the "Memory Stick Duo" alongside the camcorder body.
... number of recordable pictures varies depending on the image quality or the image size. b Notes • When the access lamp is lit or flashing, your camcorder, turn the power off, eject the "Memory Stick Duo," or remove the battery pack. Otherwise, image data may be damaged. • When inserting or ejecting... the v mark facing to the LCD screen To eject a "Memory Stick Duo" Lightly push in once and slide out the "Memory Stick Duo" alongside the camcorder body.
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... switch is set to turn on a tape, or while in 4:3 screen (p. 42). 22 b Notes • You cannot record movies onto a "Memory Stick Duo" using your camcorder. Recording Open the lens cover (p. 17). z Tips • While recording movies on the CAMERA-TAPE lamp. Still images will be fixed to image size [0.2M...
... switch is set to turn on a tape, or while in 4:3 screen (p. 42). 22 b Notes • You cannot record movies onto a "Memory Stick Duo" using your camcorder. Recording Open the lens cover (p. 17). z Tips • While recording movies on the CAMERA-TAPE lamp. Still images will be fixed to image size [0.2M...
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..., do not cover the infrared port with the power zoom lever or the zoom buttons below 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...
..., do not cover the infrared port with the power zoom lever or the zoom buttons below 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...
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... light) to display .. b Notes • Still images will be fixed to image size [0.7M] ( ) in mirror mode 2 1 Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (1), then rotate it 180 degrees to the lens side (2). To cancel the backlight function, press . (back light) again. WIDE SELECT POWER switch Selecting the aspect...
... light) to display .. b Notes • Still images will be fixed to image size [0.7M] ( ) in mirror mode 2 1 Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (1), then rotate it 180 degrees to the lens side (2). To cancel the backlight function, press . (back light) again. WIDE SELECT POWER switch Selecting the aspect...
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To cancel, touch [END]. GUIDE P-MENU Your camcorder has 3 guide functions as shown below the LCD frame. Enables you to the setting screens related to check the meaning of each indicator that appears ...
To cancel, touch [END]. GUIDE P-MENU Your camcorder has 3 guide functions as shown below the LCD frame. Enables you to the setting screens related to check the meaning of each indicator that appears ...
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...; If [SET] 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. z Tips • You can also select [END SEARCH] from the ... select the [END SEARCH] short-cut in step 3, follow the instruction on the tape. Recording/Playback Unavailable settings during Easy Handycam During Easy Handycam operation, some items are unavailable. If an attempted setting is played back for the last scene of the most recent recording (...
...; If [SET] 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. z Tips • You can also select [END SEARCH] from the ... select the [END SEARCH] short-cut in step 3, follow the instruction on the tape. Recording/Playback Unavailable settings during Easy Handycam During Easy Handycam operation, some items are unavailable. If an attempted setting is played back for the last scene of the most recent recording (...
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... STOP DISPLAY ZERO SET MEMORY 1 During playback, press ZERO SET MEMORY on the Remote Commander at the point where you stopped the tape. Then, your camcorder is not displayed, press DISPLAY. 2 Press STOP when you want the recording to stop playback. 30 STBY 0:00:00 EDIT The last 2 seconds (approx.) of...
... STOP DISPLAY ZERO SET MEMORY 1 During playback, press ZERO SET MEMORY on the Remote Commander at the point where you stopped the tape. Then, your camcorder is not displayed, press DISPLAY. 2 Press STOP when you want the recording to stop playback. 30 STBY 0:00:00 EDIT The last 2 seconds (approx.) of...
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...VIDEO (optional) When connecting to the LINE IN input on the VCR. Playing the picture on a TV You can be connected. Connect your camcorder to the input jack of a TV or a VCR using the supplied AC Adaptor for this case, the yellow (standard video) plug connection... jack Device with S VIDEO (2). Set the input selector on the TV screen by using the A/V connecting cable with an S VIDEO cable, pictures can connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the A/V connecting cable (1) or the A/V connecting cable with an S VIDEO jack (Black) 1 A/V Remote Connector (...
...VIDEO (optional) When connecting to the LINE IN input on the VCR. Playing the picture on a TV You can be connected. Connect your camcorder to the input jack of a TV or a VCR using the supplied AC Adaptor for this case, the yellow (standard video) plug connection... jack Device with S VIDEO (2). Set the input selector on the TV screen by using the A/V connecting cable with an S VIDEO cable, pictures can connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the A/V connecting cable (1) or the A/V connecting cable with an S VIDEO jack (Black) 1 A/V Remote Connector (...
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... to the screen size of your TV or VCR. 33 Recording/Playback • When you set [TV TYPE] to [4:3]. b Notes • When you connect your camcorder to a TV compatible with the 16:9 signal, set [TV TYPE] to the playback picture. The TV automatically switches the aspect ratio according to [4:3], or when...
... to the screen size of your TV or VCR. 33 Recording/Playback • When you set [TV TYPE] to [4:3]. b Notes • When you connect your camcorder to a TV compatible with the 16:9 signal, set [TV TYPE] to the playback picture. The TV automatically switches the aspect ratio according to [4:3], or when...