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...Capturing images on your computer • Using with an analog video unit and your computer (p. 88) • Viewing images recorded on "Memory Stick"s using the USB cable (p. 147) Other uses Functions to adjust exposure in the recording mode • Back light (p. 29) • NightShot/... select the digital zoom power in D ZOOM in the menu settings.) • Fader (p. 45) • Picture effect (p. 48) • Digital effect (p. 49) • Digital program editing (p. 77) • Title (p. 98, 101) • MEMORY MIX (p. 135) Functions to give a natural appearance to your recordings • ...
...Capturing images on your computer • Using with an analog video unit and your computer (p. 88) • Viewing images recorded on "Memory Stick"s using the USB cable (p. 147) Other uses Functions to adjust exposure in the recording mode • Back light (p. 29) • NightShot/... select the digital zoom power in D ZOOM in the menu settings.) • Fader (p. 45) • Picture effect (p. 48) • Digital effect (p. 49) • Digital program editing (p. 77) • Title (p. 98, 101) • MEMORY MIX (p. 135) Functions to give a natural appearance to your recordings • ...
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... AC power adaptor (1), the power cord (1) (p. 13) 3 NP-FM30 battery pack (1) (p. 12, 13) 4 Size AA (R6) battery for Remote Commander (2) (p. 188) 5 USB cable (1) (p. 148) 6 "Memory Stick" (1) (p. 112) 7 A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 40) 8 Lens cap (1) (p. 22) 9 CD-ROM (SPVD-004 USB Driver) (1) (p. 148) q; Battery terminal cover (1) (p. 12) qa Cleaning cloth (1) (p. 176) Contents of the recording cannot...
... AC power adaptor (1), the power cord (1) (p. 13) 3 NP-FM30 battery pack (1) (p. 12, 13) 4 Size AA (R6) battery for Remote Commander (2) (p. 188) 5 USB cable (1) (p. 148) 6 "Memory Stick" (1) (p. 112) 7 A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 40) 8 Lens cap (1) (p. 22) 9 CD-ROM (SPVD-004 USB Driver) (1) (p. 148) q; Battery terminal cover (1) (p. 12) qa Cleaning cloth (1) (p. 176) Contents of the recording cannot...
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... 44 Using the fader function 45 Using special effects - Title search 69 Searching a recording by title - Signal convert function .. 88 Recording video or TV programs 89 Inserting a scene from a tape - Digital effect ........ 49 Using the PROGRAM AE function .......... 52 Adjusting the white balance manually...Step 1 Preparing the power supply ........ 12 Installing the battery pack 12 Charging the battery pack 13 Connecting to a wall outlet 16 Step 2 Setting the date and time 17 Step 3 Inserting a cassette 19 Step 4 Using the touch panel 20 Recording - Insert editing 92...
... 44 Using the fader function 45 Using special effects - Title search 69 Searching a recording by title - Signal convert function .. 88 Recording video or TV programs 89 Inserting a scene from a tape - Digital effect ........ 49 Using the PROGRAM AE function .......... 52 Adjusting the white balance manually...Step 1 Preparing the power supply ........ 12 Installing the battery pack 12 Charging the battery pack 13 Connecting to a wall outlet 16 Step 2 Setting the date and time 17 Step 3 Inserting a cassette 19 Step 4 Using the touch panel 20 Recording - Insert editing 92...
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... cassette compartment goes down the Holding Grip to insert. Quick Start Guide 8 Open the DC IN jack cover. Connecting the power cord (p. 16) Use the battery pack when using your camcorder. AC power adaptor (supplied) Connect the plug with the window facing out. 3 Close the cassette compartment by pressing the mark on...
... cassette compartment goes down the Holding Grip to insert. Quick Start Guide 8 Open the DC IN jack cover. Connecting the power cord (p. 16) Use the battery pack when using your camcorder. AC power adaptor (supplied) Connect the plug with the window facing out. 3 Close the cassette compartment by pressing the mark on...
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... you want to open the LCD panel. POWER LOCK VCR MEMORY OFF CAMERA (CHARGE) 4 Press START/STOP. Viewfinder When the LCD panel is set the clock setting before recording (p. 17). MEMORY OFF CAMERA (CHARGE) VCR 3 Set the POWER switch to VCR while pressing the small green... button. Your camcorder starts recording. MEMORY OFF CAMERA (CHARGE) NOTE Do not pick up your camcorder, the clock ...
... you want to open the LCD panel. POWER LOCK VCR MEMORY OFF CAMERA (CHARGE) 4 Press START/STOP. Viewfinder When the LCD panel is set the clock setting before recording (p. 17). MEMORY OFF CAMERA (CHARGE) VCR 3 Set the POWER switch to VCR while pressing the small green... button. Your camcorder starts recording. MEMORY OFF CAMERA (CHARGE) NOTE Do not pick up your camcorder, the clock ...
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Set the POWER switch to country. When you carry out an operation, you ...Labeling a cassette (p. 103) For details, see this manual, buttons and settings on your recordings on the DV format. Copyright precautions Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. We recommend that the operation is based on...system-based TV. The functions which require different operations depending on TV color systems TV color systems differ from country to CAMERA. Superimposing a title (p. 98) - Tapes with the cassette memory are : - Note on whether the tape has ...
Set the POWER switch to country. When you carry out an operation, you ...Labeling a cassette (p. 103) For details, see this manual, buttons and settings on your recordings on the DV format. Copyright precautions Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. We recommend that the operation is based on...system-based TV. The functions which require different operations depending on TV color systems TV color systems differ from country to CAMERA. Superimposing a title (p. 98) - Tapes with the cassette memory are : - Note on whether the tape has ...
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Step 1 Preparing the power supply Installing the battery pack We recommend that you use the battery pack when you use your camcorder outdoors. (1) While sliding BATT (battery) release lever ...
Step 1 Preparing the power supply Installing the battery pack We recommend that you use the battery pack when you use your camcorder outdoors. (1) While sliding BATT (battery) release lever ...
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... with your camcorder to cut off the power. 13 When you use the AC power adaptor Place the AC power adaptor near a wall outlet. The battery pack is completed, the CHARGE lamp goes out. (full charge) 2 CHARGE lamp 14 POWER LOCK VCR MEMORY OFF CAMERA (CHARGE) After charging the battery pack ...Disconnect the AC power adaptor from a wall outlet as soon as possible to the DC IN jack with the metal parts of the...
... with your camcorder to cut off the power. 13 When you use the AC power adaptor Place the AC power adaptor near a wall outlet. The battery pack is completed, the CHARGE lamp goes out. (full charge) 2 CHARGE lamp 14 POWER LOCK VCR MEMORY OFF CAMERA (CHARGE) After charging the battery pack ...Disconnect the AC power adaptor from a wall outlet as soon as possible to the DC IN jack with the metal parts of the...
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... The actual battery life may increase if the battery's temperature is extremely high or low because of minutes when recording while you repeat recording start/ stop, zooming and turning the power on LCD screen 90 150 310 475 550 Playing time with the LCD screen Continuous* Typical** 85 45 140 ...520 285 Approximate minutes when you use a fully charged battery Approximate continuous playing time at 25 °C (77 °F). Step 1 Preparing the power supply Charging time Battery pack NP-FM30 (supplied) NP-FM50 NP-FM70 NP-FM90 NP-FM91 Full charge 145 150 240 330 360 The charging...
... The actual battery life may increase if the battery's temperature is extremely high or low because of minutes when recording while you repeat recording start/ stop, zooming and turning the power on LCD screen 90 150 310 475 550 Playing time with the LCD screen Continuous* Typical** 85 45 140 ...520 285 Approximate minutes when you use a fully charged battery Approximate continuous playing time at 25 °C (77 °F). Step 1 Preparing the power supply Charging time Battery pack NP-FM30 (supplied) NP-FM50 NP-FM70 NP-FM90 NP-FM91 Full charge 145 150 240 330 360 The charging...
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Recommended charging temperature We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of Sony Corporation. 15 This unit is correct. "InfoLITHIUM" M series battery packs have the mark. TM SERIES "InfoLITHIUM" is a trademark of between 10 °C to 30 °...;C (50 °F to operate Charge the battery pack fully again so that the battery pack has enough power to 86 °F). The "InfoLITHIUM" is "InfoLITHIUM"? What is a lithium ion battery pack which can exchange data such as battery consumption with the "InfoLITHIUM" ...
Recommended charging temperature We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of Sony Corporation. 15 This unit is correct. "InfoLITHIUM" M series battery packs have the mark. TM SERIES "InfoLITHIUM" is a trademark of between 10 °C to 30 °...;C (50 °F to operate Charge the battery pack fully again so that the battery pack has enough power to 86 °F). The "InfoLITHIUM" is "InfoLITHIUM"? What is a lithium ion battery pack which can exchange data such as battery consumption with the "InfoLITHIUM" ...
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...power... supply any power if the power cord is connected to the DC IN jack, even when the power cord is ...connected to a wall outlet. 1 2,3 PRECAUTION The set itself has been turned off. Notes • The AC power adaptor can supply power... even if the battery pack is attached to your camcorder with the plug's v mark facing the Holding Grip. (2) Connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor. (3) Connect the power... cord to a wall outlet, even if the set is not disconnected from the AC power...
...power... supply any power if the power cord is connected to the DC IN jack, even when the power cord is ...connected to a wall outlet. 1 2,3 PRECAUTION The set itself has been turned off. Notes • The AC power adaptor can supply power... even if the battery pack is attached to your camcorder with the plug's v mark facing the Holding Grip. (2) Connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor. (3) Connect the power... cord to a wall outlet, even if the set is not disconnected from the AC power...
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If you do not use your camcorder will be displayed each time that you set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY unless you use your camcorder for about three months, the date and time settings may be released (bars may appear) because the built-... Set the date and time settings when you set the year, then the month, the day, the hour and then the minute. (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY. (2) Press FN to display PAGE1 (p. 20). (3) Press MENU to move. 2 FN 4R r SETUP MENU CLOCK SET DEMO MODE EXEC EXIT SETUP MENU...
If you do not use your camcorder will be displayed each time that you set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY unless you use your camcorder for about three months, the date and time settings may be released (bars may appear) because the built-... Set the date and time settings when you set the year, then the month, the day, the hour and then the minute. (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY. (2) Press FN to display PAGE1 (p. 20). (3) Press MENU to move. 2 FN 4R r SETUP MENU CLOCK SET DEMO MODE EXEC EXIT SETUP MENU...
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... not be closed when you use this function properly (p. 169). Getting started Step 3 Inserting a cassette (1) Install the battery pack, or connect the AC power adaptor for the power supply (p. 12 to 16). (2) Slide OPEN/ZEJECT in the direction of the cassette to expose the red mark. 19 The cassette compartment automatically lifts...
... not be closed when you use this function properly (p. 169). Getting started Step 3 Inserting a cassette (1) Install the battery pack, or connect the AC power adaptor for the power supply (p. 12 to 16). (2) Slide OPEN/ZEJECT in the direction of the cassette to expose the red mark. 19 The cassette compartment automatically lifts...
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... appear on the LCD screen. (6) Press PAGE3 to go to CAMERA (in the standby/recording mode) or VCR (in the playback mode) while pressing the small green button. (4) Press FN. SCH SURE 4 FN MEMORY OFF CAMERA (CHARGE) VCR 3 POWER LOCK PAGE1 PAGE2 PAGE3 EXIT TITLE LCD VOL MEM BRT MIX PAGE1... to FN Press EXIT. Refer to relevant pages for the power supply (p. 12, 16). (2) Press OPEN to open the LCD panel. (3) Set the POWER switch to PAGE2. In CAMERA or VCR mode (1) Install the battery pack, or connect the AC power adaptor for each function. Operation buttons appear on the LCD...
... appear on the LCD screen. (6) Press PAGE3 to go to CAMERA (in the standby/recording mode) or VCR (in the playback mode) while pressing the small green button. (4) Press FN. SCH SURE 4 FN MEMORY OFF CAMERA (CHARGE) VCR 3 POWER LOCK PAGE1 PAGE2 PAGE3 EXIT TITLE LCD VOL MEM BRT MIX PAGE1... to FN Press EXIT. Refer to relevant pages for the power supply (p. 12, 16). (2) Press OPEN to open the LCD panel. (3) Set the POWER switch to PAGE2. In CAMERA or VCR mode (1) Install the battery pack, or connect the AC power adaptor for each function. Operation buttons appear on the LCD...
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... lens cap and pull the lens cap string to CAMERA while pressing the small green button. To stop recording, press START/STOP again. 5 LOCK 1 LOCK VCR Microphone MEMORY OFF CAMERA (CHARGE) 4 2 Camera recording lamp 6 3 LOCK 40min REC 0:00:01 VCR MEMORY OFF CAMERA (CHARGE) After recording (1) Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHARGE). (2) Close the LCD panel and...
... lens cap and pull the lens cap string to CAMERA while pressing the small green button. To stop recording, press START/STOP again. 5 LOCK 1 LOCK VCR Microphone MEMORY OFF CAMERA (CHARGE) 4 2 Camera recording lamp 6 3 LOCK 40min REC 0:00:01 VCR MEMORY OFF CAMERA (CHARGE) After recording (1) Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHARGE). (2) Close the LCD panel and...
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...or various settings when recorded) are recorded automatically onto the tape. In the LP mode, you can no longer be written properly between scenes. The LOCK switch is slightly shorter than the shooting time using the LCD screen The battery time is set the POWER switch to CAMERA again. If you slide... the LOCK switch to the left, the POWER switch can record 1.5 times as long as you do not eject the cassette even if you change the battery...
...or various settings when recorded) are recorded automatically onto the tape. In the LP mode, you can no longer be written properly between scenes. The LOCK switch is slightly shorter than the shooting time using the LCD screen The battery time is set the POWER switch to CAMERA again. If you slide... the LOCK switch to the left, the POWER switch can record 1.5 times as long as you do not eject the cassette even if you change the battery...
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... use the LCD screen outdoors in the viewfinder and on the LCD screen. The subject uses this happens, we recommend that you use the viewfinder. Recording a picture Adjusting the LCD screen The LCD panel moves about 90 degrees to the viewfinder side and about 180 degrees to the lens side. 180... in the standby mode, and z appears in the mirror mode, the viewfinder automatically turns off. If this feature to 90 degrees. In CAMERA or MEMORY mode. When the POWER switch is opened up to check his or her own image on the LCD screen. Note When using the LCD screen except in...
... use the LCD screen outdoors in the viewfinder and on the LCD screen. The subject uses this happens, we recommend that you use the viewfinder. Recording a picture Adjusting the LCD screen The LCD panel moves about 90 degrees to the viewfinder side and about 180 degrees to the lens side. 180... in the standby mode, and z appears in the mirror mode, the viewfinder automatically turns off. If this feature to 90 degrees. In CAMERA or MEMORY mode. When the POWER switch is opened up to check his or her own image on the LCD screen. Note When using the LCD screen except in...
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... to function when zoom exceeds 10×. •The picture quality deteriorates as a default setting (p. 105). To activate digital zoom, select the digital zoom power in D ZOOM in better-looking recordings. Basics Recording a picture Using the zoom feature Move the power zoom lever a little for a faster zoom. You can shoot a subject that is sharp. Notes on...
... to function when zoom exceeds 10×. •The picture quality deteriorates as a default setting (p. 105). To activate digital zoom, select the digital zoom power in D ZOOM in better-looking recordings. Basics Recording a picture Using the zoom feature Move the power zoom lever a little for a faster zoom. You can shoot a subject that is sharp. Notes on...
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... memory indicator This appears when using a tape with cassette memory. Time code The time code indicates the recording or playback time, "0:00:00" (hours : minutes : seconds) in CAMERA mode and "0:00:00:00" (hours : minutes : seconds : frames) in the menu Remaining battery... 45min Remaining tape indicator This appears after the power is displayed about 5 seconds after you set EDITSEARCH to display operation buttons on tape. Recording data The recording data (date/time or various settings when recorded) are recorded automatically onto the tape. You can also use...
... memory indicator This appears when using a tape with cassette memory. Time code The time code indicates the recording or playback time, "0:00:00" (hours : minutes : seconds) in CAMERA mode and "0:00:00:00" (hours : minutes : seconds : frames) in the menu Remaining battery... 45min Remaining tape indicator This appears after the power is displayed about 5 seconds after you set EDITSEARCH to display operation buttons on tape. Recording data The recording data (date/time or various settings when recorded) are recorded automatically onto the tape. You can also use...
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...N.S.LIGHT to ON in CAMERA mode. PROGRAM AE - Notes •Do not use the NightShot function in the daytime). White balance Shutter speed in the Super NighShot mode The shutter speed will be recorded in normal recording, the picture may be slow down. Fader - Digital effect - PROGRAM AE... - The and "SUPER NIGHTSHOT" indicators flash on the screen. (2) Press SUPER NIGHTSHOT. While using the NightShot Light is about 3 m (10 feet). 30 Flexible Spot Meter When the POWER switch ...
...N.S.LIGHT to ON in CAMERA mode. PROGRAM AE - Notes •Do not use the NightShot function in the daytime). White balance Shutter speed in the Super NighShot mode The shutter speed will be recorded in normal recording, the picture may be slow down. Fader - Digital effect - PROGRAM AE... - The and "SUPER NIGHTSHOT" indicators flash on the screen. (2) Press SUPER NIGHTSHOT. While using the NightShot Light is about 3 m (10 feet). 30 Flexible Spot Meter When the POWER switch ...
