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...battery with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. This Class B digital apparatus complies with the same or equivalent type recommended by returning your camcorder. CAUTION Battery pack If the battery pack is subject to the wall outlet (wall socket) via the AC Adaptor. For customers in... pack out of the reach of used rechargeable batteries to charge the battery pack using a genuine Sony battery charger or a device that may result. Read this before operating your camcorder is turned off, AC power source (mains) is an internationally recognized safety organization. For more ...
...battery with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. This Class B digital apparatus complies with the same or equivalent type recommended by returning your camcorder. CAUTION Battery pack If the battery pack is subject to the wall outlet (wall socket) via the AC Adaptor. For customers in... pack out of the reach of used rechargeable batteries to charge the battery pack using a genuine Sony battery charger or a device that may result. Read this before operating your camcorder is turned off, AC power source (mains) is an internationally recognized safety organization. For more ...
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... 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 page...block noise made when this case, a message appears on the LCD screen (p. 47). Do not turn on the camcorder in a malfunction of FCC Rules. Connect the equipment into the terminal will damage the terminal and may also be able...
... 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 page...block noise made when this case, a message appears on the LCD screen (p. 47). Do not turn on the camcorder in a malfunction of FCC Rules. Connect the equipment into the terminal will damage the terminal and may also be able...
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... data from being lost, save the image data on a disc such as "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. You will find the "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) on -screen displays in color) that you save all your images on the LCD screen. On recording Before starting to... record, test the recording function to a malfunction of the camcorder, recording media, etc. TV color systems differ depending on external media periodically. The scenes may vary depending on the recording media. ...
... data from being lost, save the image data on a disc such as "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. You will find the "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) on -screen displays in color) that you save all your images on the LCD screen. On recording Before starting to... record, test the recording function to a malfunction of the camcorder, recording media, etc. TV color systems differ depending on external media periodically. The scenes may vary depending on the recording media. ...
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... 10 Deleting movies and photos (p. 37) You can free up recording space by the camcorder screen, you have saved on other media, from the internal hard disk. Operation flow Recording movies and photos (p. 17) In the default settings, ...movies and photos are recorded on DVDirect Express 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 a disc Saving movies and photos with a computer (p. 25) Creating a disc ...
... 10 Deleting movies and photos (p. 37) You can free up recording space by the camcorder screen, you have saved on other media, from the internal hard disk. Operation flow Recording movies and photos (p. 17) In the default settings, ...movies and photos are recorded on DVDirect Express 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 a disc Saving movies and photos with a computer (p. 25) Creating a disc ...
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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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...wall 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 and the wall outlet (wall socket). Be sure that the mark on the DC plug ... pack by sliding it in the direction of the arrow until it clicks. 3 Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord (mains lead) to your camcorder. 1 Turn off when the battery pack is fully charged. 4 When the battery is facing down. The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and charging ...
...wall 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 and the wall outlet (wall socket). Be sure that the mark on the DC plug ... pack by sliding it in the direction of the arrow until it clicks. 3 Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord (mains lead) to your camcorder. 1 Turn off when the battery pack is fully charged. 4 When the battery is facing down. The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and charging ...
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... LCD screen and make sure that the (Movie) lamp/ (Photo) lamp (p. 15)/ACCESS/access lamp (p. 13, 39) are turned off automatically if you leave your camcorder is on, you can charge the battery pack in any countries/regions using the AC Adaptor supplied with any operation for about 5 minutes, to save... power ([A.SHUT OFF]). US 14 Charging the battery pack abroad You can check the approximate amount of the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with your camcorder within the AC 100 V - 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz range. Do not use a wall outlet (wall socket) as a power source Make the same ...
... LCD screen and make sure that the (Movie) lamp/ (Photo) lamp (p. 15)/ACCESS/access lamp (p. 13, 39) are turned off automatically if you leave your camcorder is on, you can charge the battery pack in any countries/regions using the AC Adaptor supplied with any operation for about 5 minutes, to save... power ([A.SHUT OFF]). US 14 Charging the battery pack abroad You can check the approximate amount of the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with your camcorder within the AC 100 V - 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz range. Do not use a wall outlet (wall socket) as a power source Make the same ...
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...57732; [DATE/TIME You can be displayed during recording, but they are automatically recorded on the recording media, and can turn on your camcorder. When an item is open, press POWER. Touch the button on the LCD screen. To set [DST SET] or [SUMMERTIME] ... appear during playback. POWER button (Movie): To record movies (Photo): To record photos 2 Select the desired geographical area with / , then touch [NEXT]. Your camcorder is turned on. To turn off the operation beeps by touching (HOME) (SETTINGS) [SOUND/DISP SET] [BEEP] ...
...57732; [DATE/TIME You can be displayed during recording, but they are automatically recorded on the recording media, and can turn on your camcorder. When an item is open, press POWER. Touch the button on the LCD screen. To set [DST SET] or [SUMMERTIME] ... appear during playback. POWER button (Movie): To record movies (Photo): To record photos 2 Select the desired geographical area with / , then touch [NEXT]. Your camcorder is turned 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 by pressing POWER. Changing the language setting You can turn off your camcorder also by pressing POWER. When [POWER ON BY LCD] is set to show messages in a specified language. Touch (HOME) (SETTINGS) [CLOCK/ LANG] [ LANGUAGE SET] a desired language US 16 To turn off the power Close the LCD screen.
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 by pressing POWER. Changing the language setting You can turn off your camcorder also by pressing POWER. When [POWER ON BY LCD] is set to show messages in a specified language. Touch (HOME) (SETTINGS) [CLOCK/ LANG] [ LANGUAGE SET] a desired language US 16 To turn off the power Close the LCD screen.
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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). US 17
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... a slower zoom. US 18 If you rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees to the lens side , you close the LCD screen during recording, the camcorder stops recording. See page 52 on the recordable time of movies. The maximum continuous recordable time of movies is about 13 hours. ... change the recording media (p. 38). You can change the recording mode of the LCD panel, first open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder , and then adjust the angle . Move the power zoom lever slightly for a faster zoom. If you can record movies/ photos ...
... a slower zoom. US 18 If you rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees to the lens side , you close the LCD screen during recording, the camcorder stops recording. See page 52 on the recordable time of movies. The maximum continuous recordable time of movies is about 13 hours. ... change the recording media (p. 38). You can change the recording mode of the LCD panel, first open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder , and then adjust the angle . Move the power zoom lever slightly for a faster zoom. If you can record movies/ photos ...
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Your camcorder is already open, press POWER (p. 15). Press MODE to turn on your camcorder. Recording Shooting photos In the default setting, photos are recorded on the hard disk (p. 38). Open the lens cover. Open the LCD screen of your camcorder when the LCD screen is turned on. To turn on the (Photo) lamp. The aspect ratio of the screen becomes 4:3. US 19
Your camcorder is already open, press POWER (p. 15). Press MODE to turn on your camcorder. Recording Shooting photos In the default setting, photos are recorded on the hard disk (p. 38). Open the lens cover. Open the LCD screen of your camcorder when the LCD screen is turned on. To turn on the (Photo) lamp. The aspect ratio of the screen becomes 4:3. US 19
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...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 already open, press POWER (p. 15). Press (VIEW IMAGES). If you ... the index screen of scenes by pressing (VIEW IMAGES) on your camcorder. Playback Playback on the camcorder In the default setting, movies and photos on the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media.) US... 21 Your camcorder is turned on. To turn on the LCD screen as well. Touch the...
...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 already open, press POWER (p. 15). Press (VIEW IMAGES). If you ... the index screen of scenes by pressing (VIEW IMAGES) on your camcorder. Playback Playback on the camcorder In the default setting, movies and photos on the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media.) US... 21 Your camcorder is turned on. To turn on the LCD screen as well. Touch the...
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Your camcorder starts playing the selected movie. Previous Volume adjustment To stop To fast-reverse Next OPTION MENU To fast-forward To pause/play When playback ...
Your camcorder starts playing the selected movie. Previous Volume adjustment To stop To fast-reverse Next OPTION MENU To fast-forward To pause/play When playback ...
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Playback US 23 Your camcorder displays the selected photo. 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). 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.
Playback US 23 Your camcorder displays the selected photo. 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). 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.
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...VIDEO (Yellow) AUDIO (White) (Red) VCRs or TVs (Yellow) :Signal flow A/V Remote Connector Set the input selector of the TV to the input your camcorder will not output audio. Connecting only the S VIDEO plug will be produced than with S VIDEO (, sold separately). Connect your...). Connect the white and red plugs (left/right audio) and the S VIDEO plug (S VIDEO channel) of the A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO . Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 14). Playing images on your...
...VIDEO (Yellow) AUDIO (White) (Red) VCRs or TVs (Yellow) :Signal flow A/V Remote Connector Set the input selector of the TV to the input your camcorder will not output audio. Connecting only the S VIDEO plug will be produced than with S VIDEO (, sold separately). Connect your...). Connect the white and red plugs (left/right audio) and the S VIDEO plug (S VIDEO channel) of the A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO . Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 14). Playing images on your...
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...cm discs of following type with that of the previously installed "PMB," check to the higher. Your camcorder may be necessary when creating DVD discs. If you install a US 25 http://guide.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/mac/ ms/us/ Step 2 Installing the supplied software "PMB" Install "PMB" before ...connecting your camcorder from lower to a computer. If a version of the supplied CD-ROM with "PMB." DVD-R/...
...cm discs of following type with that of the previously installed "PMB," check to the higher. Your camcorder may be necessary when creating DVD discs. If you install a US 25 http://guide.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/mac/ ms/us/ Step 2 Installing the supplied software "PMB" Install "PMB" before ...connecting your camcorder from lower to a computer. If a version of the supplied CD-ROM with "PMB." DVD-R/...
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...instructions to install the software. Depending on the computer, you may not work correctly. See page 45 on the "Handycam Handbook". Confirm that your camcorder is not connected to the computer. Turn on the computer. Log on as an Administrator for the application to ...; Close all applications running on the computer before installing the software. Place the supplied CD-ROM in the disc drive of your camcorder, then connect the camcorder to the computer using the supplied USB cable. US 26 The [USB SELECT] screen appears on the...
...instructions to install the software. Depending on the computer, you may not work correctly. See page 45 on the "Handycam Handbook". Confirm that your camcorder is not connected to the computer. Turn on the computer. Log on as an Administrator for the application to ...; Close all applications running on the computer before installing the software. Place the supplied CD-ROM in the disc drive of your camcorder, then connect the camcorder to the computer using the supplied USB cable. US 26 The [USB SELECT] screen appears on the...
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..., you can save movies and photos recorded on the internal hard disk only. 1 Turn on your camcorder, and connect it down. 2 Turn on the installation procedure. The "Handycam Handbook" is completed, following icons will appear. Creating a disc with one touch (One Touch Disc Burn...Burn can be saved on a disc automatically. Install "PMB" beforehand (p. 25), however, do not start "PMB." Connect your camcorder to the computer using the AC Adaptor supplied for the type of the computer [Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device]. Touch [END...
..., you can save movies and photos recorded on the internal hard disk only. 1 Turn on your camcorder, and connect it down. 2 Turn on the installation procedure. The "Handycam Handbook" is completed, following icons will appear. Creating a disc with one touch (One Touch Disc Burn...Burn can be saved on a disc automatically. Install "PMB" beforehand (p. 25), however, do not start "PMB." Connect your camcorder to the computer using the AC Adaptor supplied for the type of the computer [Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device]. Touch [END...