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...of the FCC Rules. Operation is mishandled, the battery pack can help preserve our environment by Sony. Dispose of used rechargeable batteries to charge the battery pack using a genuine Sony battery charger or a device that may result. AC Adaptor Do not use the AC Adaptor ...supplied to the wall outlet (wall socket) via the AC Adaptor. Use the nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when using your camcorder. US Even if your camcorder is turned off, AC power source (mains) is an internationally recognized safety organization. This Class B digital apparatus complies with the...
...of the FCC Rules. Operation is mishandled, the battery pack can help preserve our environment by Sony. Dispose of used rechargeable batteries to charge the battery pack using a genuine Sony battery charger or a device that may result. AC Adaptor Do not use the AC Adaptor ...supplied to the wall outlet (wall socket) via the AC Adaptor. Use the nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when using your camcorder. US Even if your camcorder is turned off, AC power source (mains) is an internationally recognized safety organization. This Class B digital apparatus complies with the...
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... "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media removing the battery pack or AC Adaptor from shock by the camcorder may damage the hard disk drive of the camcorder. See "Precautions" (p. 49). Do not do any of the following when the (Movie)/ ...; USB cable (1) Rechargeable battery pack Only for DCR-SR47/SR48/SR67: NP-FH30 (1) Only for DCR-SR87: NP-FH50 (1) CD-ROM "Handycam Application Software" (1) (p. 25) "PMB" (software) including "PMB Guide" "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) "Operating Guide" (This manual) (1) See...
... "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media removing the battery pack or AC Adaptor from shock by the camcorder may damage the hard disk drive of the camcorder. See "Precautions" (p. 49). Do not do any of the following when the (Movie)/ ...; USB cable (1) Rechargeable battery pack Only for DCR-SR47/SR48/SR67: NP-FH30 (1) Only for DCR-SR87: NP-FH50 (1) CD-ROM "Handycam Application Software" (1) (p. 25) "PMB" (software) including "PMB Guide" "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) "Operating Guide" (This manual) (1) See...
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...use. It is manufactured using extremely high-precision technology, so over 99.99% of the LCD screen used for illustration purposes are captured using the camcorder if necessary (p. 16). US Also, you save all your image data using your recordings on the recording media. In such a case, ...save your recorded images on a disc such as "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. You will find the "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) on -screen displays in color) that you can save your image data from Windows Vista. These points are normal results of the ...
...use. It is manufactured using extremely high-precision technology, so over 99.99% of the LCD screen used for illustration purposes are captured using the camcorder if necessary (p. 16). US Also, you save all your image data using your recordings on the recording media. In such a case, ...save your recorded images on a disc such as "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. You will find the "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) on -screen displays in color) that you can save your image data from Windows Vista. These points are normal results of the ...
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..., movies and photos are recorded on the internal hard disk. You can create a disc and play it back on DVDirect Express by the camcorder screen, you can change the recording media (p. 38). Playing movies and photos (p. 21) Playing movies and photos on your...with a computer (p. 25) Creating a disc with a DVD writer or recorder (p. 31) Operating by connecting the dedicated DVD writer, DVDirect Express (sold separately) to your camcorder (p. 21) Playing movies and photos on a connected TV (p. 24) Saving movies and photos on other media, from the internal hard disk.
..., movies and photos are recorded on the internal hard disk. You can create a disc and play it back on DVDirect Express by the camcorder screen, you can change the recording media (p. 38). Playing movies and photos (p. 21) Playing movies and photos on your...with a computer (p. 25) Creating a disc with a DVD writer or recorder (p. 31) Operating by connecting the dedicated DVD writer, DVDirect Express (sold separately) to your camcorder (p. 21) Playing movies and photos on a connected TV (p. 24) Saving movies and photos on other media, from the internal hard disk.
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Table of contents Table of contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3 Read this before operating your camcorder 6 Operation flow 10 Getting started Step 1: Charging the battery pack 13 Charging the battery pack abroad 14 Step 2: Turning the power on, and ...setting the date and time 15 Changing the language setting 16 Recording Recording 17 Recording and playing movies and photos easily (Easy Handycam operation 20 Playback Playback on the camcorder 21 Playing images on a TV 24 Saving movies and photos with a computer Preparing a computer (Windows 25 When using a Macintosh 25 Creating...
Table of contents Table of contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3 Read this before operating your camcorder 6 Operation flow 10 Getting started Step 1: Charging the battery pack 13 Charging the battery pack abroad 14 Step 2: Turning the power on, and ...setting the date and time 15 Changing the language setting 16 Recording Recording 17 Recording and playing movies and photos easily (Easy Handycam operation 20 Playback Playback on the camcorder 21 Playing images on a TV 24 Saving movies and photos with a computer Preparing a computer (Windows 25 When using a Macintosh 25 Creating...
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Making good use of your camcorder Deleting movies and photos 37 Coping with shooting conditions 38 Changing the recording medium 38 To check the recording media settings 39 Dubbing or copying movies and photos from the internal hard disk to "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media 40 Customizing your camcorder with menus 41 Using the HELP function 41 Getting detailed information from the "Handycam Handbook 45 Additional information Troubleshooting 46 Precautions 49 Specifications 51 Screen indicators 55 Parts and controls 56 Index 58 US 12
Making good use of your camcorder Deleting movies and photos 37 Coping with shooting conditions 38 Changing the recording medium 38 To check the recording media settings 39 Dubbing or copying movies and photos from the internal hard disk to "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media 40 Customizing your camcorder with menus 41 Using the HELP function 41 Getting detailed information from the "Handycam Handbook 45 Additional information Troubleshooting 46 Precautions 49 Specifications 51 Screen indicators 55 Parts and controls 56 Index 58 US 12
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...CHG (charge) lamp lights up and charging starts. The CHG (charge) lamp turns off your camcorder by closing the LCD screen. 2 Attach the battery pack by sliding it in the direction of your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket). Be sure that the mark on ...outlet (wall socket) You can charge the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (H series) after attaching it to your camcorder. You cannot attach any "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack other than the H series to your camcorder. 1 Turn off when the battery pack is fully charged. 4 When the battery is charged, disconnect ...
...CHG (charge) lamp lights up and charging starts. The CHG (charge) lamp turns off your camcorder by closing the LCD screen. 2 Attach the battery pack by sliding it in the direction of your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket). Be sure that the mark on ...outlet (wall socket) You can charge the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (H series) after attaching it to your camcorder. You cannot attach any "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack other than the H series to your camcorder. 1 Turn off when the battery pack is fully charged. 4 When the battery is charged, disconnect ...
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...SHUT OFF]). Charging the battery pack abroad You can charge the battery pack in any countries/regions using the AC Adaptor supplied with your camcorder is on, you can check the approximate amount of the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with the remaining battery indicator at the upper left ...on the battery pack and the AC Adaptor When you leave your camcorder without any metallic objects. To use an electronic voltage transformer. To remove the battery pack Close the LCD screen. US 14 When...
...SHUT OFF]). Charging the battery pack abroad You can charge the battery pack in any countries/regions using the AC Adaptor supplied with your camcorder is on, you can check the approximate amount of the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with the remaining battery indicator at the upper left ...on the battery pack and the AC Adaptor When you leave your camcorder without any metallic objects. To use an electronic voltage transformer. To remove the battery pack Close the LCD screen. US 14 When...
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...started Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time 1 Open the LCD screen of your camcorder when the LCD screen is open, press POWER. Touch the button on your camcorder. The clock starts. If you set the date and time again, touch (HOME) (... time, then touch . POWER button (Movie): To record movies (Photo): To record photos 2 Select the desired geographical area with / , then touch [NEXT]. Your camcorder is not on . To turn off the operation beeps by touching (HOME) (SETTINGS) [SOUND/DISP SET] [BEEP] ...
...started Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time 1 Open the LCD screen of your camcorder when the LCD screen is open, press POWER. Touch the button on your camcorder. The clock starts. If you set the date and time again, touch (HOME) (... time, then touch . POWER button (Movie): To record movies (Photo): To record photos 2 Select the desired geographical area with / , then touch [NEXT]. Your camcorder is not on . To turn off the operation beeps by touching (HOME) (SETTINGS) [SOUND/DISP SET] [BEEP] ...
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The off. (Movie) lamp flashes for a few seconds and the power is turned POWER button You can change the on-screen displays to [OFF], turn off your camcorder also by pressing POWER. Changing the language setting You can turn off your camcorder by pressing POWER. When [POWER ON BY LCD] is set to show messages in a specified language. To turn off the power Close the LCD screen. Touch (HOME) (SETTINGS) [CLOCK/ LANG] [ LANGUAGE SET] a desired language US 16
The off. (Movie) lamp flashes for a few seconds and the power is turned POWER button You can change the on-screen displays to [OFF], turn off your camcorder also by pressing POWER. Changing the language setting You can turn off your camcorder by pressing POWER. When [POWER ON BY LCD] is set to show messages in a specified language. To turn off the power Close the LCD screen. Touch (HOME) (SETTINGS) [CLOCK/ LANG] [ LANGUAGE SET] a desired language US 16
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US 17 Recording Recording Recording Recording movies In the default setting, movies are recorded on your camcorder. Your camcorder is turned on. To turn on the internal hard disk (p. 38). Fasten the grip belt. Open the lens cover. Open the LCD screen of your camcorder when the LCD screen is already open, press POWER (p. 15).
US 17 Recording Recording Recording Recording movies In the default setting, movies are recorded on your camcorder. Your camcorder is turned on. To turn on the internal hard disk (p. 38). Fasten the grip belt. Open the lens cover. Open the LCD screen of your camcorder when the LCD screen is already open, press POWER (p. 15).
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...on the recordable time of movies. The maximum continuous recordable time of the LCD panel, first open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder , and then adjust the angle . US 18 Move it further for a slower zoom. Move the power zoom lever slightly for a...zoom. If you can record movies/ photos in mirror mode. 90 degrees (max.) 180 degrees (max.) 90 degrees to the camcorder You can change the recording mode of movies (p. 43). [ STEADYSHOT] is set to [ON] in the default setting. To adjust ...
...on the recordable time of movies. The maximum continuous recordable time of the LCD panel, first open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder , and then adjust the angle . US 18 Move it further for a slower zoom. Move the power zoom lever slightly for a...zoom. If you can record movies/ photos in mirror mode. 90 degrees (max.) 180 degrees (max.) 90 degrees to the camcorder You can change the recording mode of movies (p. 43). [ STEADYSHOT] is set to [ON] in the default setting. To adjust ...
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Recording Shooting photos In the default setting, photos are recorded on the (Photo) lamp. The aspect ratio of your camcorder when the LCD screen is turned on. To turn on your camcorder. Your camcorder is already open, press POWER (p. 15). Press MODE to turn on the hard disk (p. 38). Open the lens cover. Open the LCD screen of the screen becomes 4:3. US 19
Recording Shooting photos In the default setting, photos are recorded on the (Photo) lamp. The aspect ratio of your camcorder when the LCD screen is turned on. To turn on your camcorder. Your camcorder is already open, press POWER (p. 15). Press MODE to turn on the hard disk (p. 38). Open the lens cover. Open the LCD screen of the screen becomes 4:3. US 19
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Your camcorder is already open, press POWER (p. 15). Press (VIEW IMAGES). To the index screen of scenes by...certain interval (Film Roll Index) Previous To the index screen of face scenes (Face Index) To the list of your camcorder when the LCD screen is turned on. To turn on the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media.) US 21 Playback ...Playback on the camcorder In the default setting, movies and photos on the LCD screen as well. Touch the (Movie) tab ...
Your camcorder is already open, press POWER (p. 15). Press (VIEW IMAGES). To the index screen of scenes by...certain interval (Film Roll Index) Previous To the index screen of face scenes (Face Index) To the list of your camcorder when the LCD screen is turned on. To turn on the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media.) US 21 Playback ...Playback on the camcorder In the default setting, movies and photos on the LCD screen as well. Touch the (Movie) tab ...
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... playing back movies, touch adjust with / . You can display it during playback by pressing DISP located on the VISUAL INDEX screen. Your camcorder starts playing the selected movie. Previous Volume adjustment To stop To fast-reverse Next OPTION MENU To fast-forward To pause/play back movies slowly...
... playing back movies, touch adjust with / . You can display it during playback by pressing DISP located on the VISUAL INDEX screen. Your camcorder starts playing the selected movie. Previous Volume adjustment To stop To fast-reverse Next OPTION MENU To fast-forward To pause/play back movies slowly...
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Playback US 23 Previous To the VISUAL INDEX screen To start/stop slide show Next OPTION MENU You can zoom in the frame. When viewing photos recorded on "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media, (playback folder) appears on the screen. If you touch a point in the PB ZOOM frame, the point comes to the center in the photo by moving the power zoom lever while viewing photos (PB ZOOM). Your camcorder displays the selected photo.
Playback US 23 Previous To the VISUAL INDEX screen To start/stop slide show Next OPTION MENU You can zoom in the frame. When viewing photos recorded on "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media, (playback folder) appears on the screen. If you touch a point in the PB ZOOM frame, the point comes to the center in the photo by moving the power zoom lever while viewing photos (PB ZOOM). Your camcorder displays the selected photo.
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... . Connect the white and red plugs (left/right audio) and the S VIDEO plug (S VIDEO channel) of the TV to the input your camcorder will not output audio. The yellow plug connection is not necessary. IN S VIDEO VIDEO (Yellow) AUDIO (White) (Red) VCRs or TVs (Yellow)...Signal flow A/V Remote Connector Set the input selector of the A/V connecting cable with an S VIDEO cable (sold separately). Playing images on your camcorder (p. 21). You can set the aspect ratio according to the connected TV (wide/4:3) by using an A/V connecting cable with an S VIDEO ...
... . Connect the white and red plugs (left/right audio) and the S VIDEO plug (S VIDEO channel) of the TV to the input your camcorder will not output audio. The yellow plug connection is not necessary. IN S VIDEO VIDEO (Yellow) AUDIO (White) (Red) VCRs or TVs (Yellow)...Signal flow A/V Remote Connector Set the input selector of the A/V connecting cable with an S VIDEO cable (sold separately). Playing images on your camcorder (p. 21). You can set the aspect ratio according to the connected TV (wide/4:3) by using an A/V connecting cable with an S VIDEO ...
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Hard disk Disk volume required for OS should be met. http://guide.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/mac/ ms/us/ Step 2 Installing the supplied software "PMB" Install "PMB" before connecting your camcorder from a computer. It is necessary to have been installed in order, from lower to the ...install it in a multi-boot environment. *2 64-bit editions and Starter (Edition) are not supported. *3 Starter (Edition) is not supported. Your camcorder may be provided as standard, Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compatible)), DVD burner (CD-ROM drive is necessary for installation) Operation with ...
Hard disk Disk volume required for OS should be met. http://guide.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/mac/ ms/us/ Step 2 Installing the supplied software "PMB" Install "PMB" before connecting your camcorder from a computer. It is necessary to have been installed in order, from lower to the ...install it in a multi-boot environment. *2 64-bit editions and Starter (Edition) are not supported. *3 Starter (Edition) is not supported. Your camcorder may be provided as standard, Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compatible)), DVD burner (CD-ROM drive is necessary for installation) Operation with ...
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...; Depending on the computer, you may not work correctly. See page 45 on the "Handycam Handbook". Confirm that your camcorder, then connect the camcorder to install third party software. If the installation screen appears, follow the instructions to install the required ...screen. Read the terms of the license agreement carefully. US 26 The [USB SELECT] screen appears on the camcorder screen automatically. Touch [ USB CONNECT] on the camcorder screen. If the [USB SELECT] screen does not appear, touch (HOME) (OTHERS) ...
...; Depending on the computer, you may not work correctly. See page 45 on the "Handycam Handbook". Confirm that your camcorder, then connect the camcorder to install third party software. If the installation screen appears, follow the instructions to install the required ...screen. Read the terms of the license agreement carefully. US 26 The [USB SELECT] screen appears on the camcorder screen automatically. Touch [ USB CONNECT] on the camcorder screen. If the [USB SELECT] screen does not appear, touch (HOME) (OTHERS) ...
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... USB Mass Storage Device]. Touch [END] [YES] on the installation procedure. The "Handycam Handbook" is completed, following icons will appear. To disconnect your camcorder from your computer, and place an empty disc on the DVD drive. See page 25 for this procedure (p....with one touch (One Touch Disc Burn) You can use. If any software starts automatically, shut it down. 2 Turn on your camcorder, and connect it to the computer using the USB cable. When the installation is not installed in this operation (p. 14). With the ...
... USB Mass Storage Device]. Touch [END] [YES] on the installation procedure. The "Handycam Handbook" is completed, following icons will appear. To disconnect your camcorder from your computer, and place an empty disc on the DVD drive. See page 25 for this procedure (p....with one touch (One Touch Disc Burn) You can use. If any software starts automatically, shut it down. 2 Turn on your camcorder, and connect it to the computer using the USB cable. When the installation is not installed in this operation (p. 14). With the ...