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... jack cover. Inserting a cassette (p. 20) 1 Slide OPEN/ EJECT in parentheses "( )" for more information. Quick Start Guide AC power adaptor (supplied) Connect the plug with the window facing out. 3 Close the cassette compartment by pressing the mark on the cassette compartment. See the page in the direction of the arrow and open...
... jack cover. Inserting a cassette (p. 20) 1 Slide OPEN/ EJECT in parentheses "( )" for more information. Quick Start Guide AC power adaptor (supplied) Connect the plug with the window facing out. 3 Close the cassette compartment by pressing the mark on the cassette compartment. See the page in the direction of the arrow and open...
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...of the pixels are normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in the sun or under direct sunlight [b]. •Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors. Unauthorized recording of the sun in color) that constantly appear on a TV, you ...view your recordings on the LCD screen and the finder. Getting started Using this malfunction cannot be repaired [a]. •Never leave your camcorder exposed to direct sunlight for effective use. Doing so might cause your camcorder get wet. Copyright precautions Television programs, films, video tapes,...
...of the pixels are normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in the sun or under direct sunlight [b]. •Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors. Unauthorized recording of the sun in color) that constantly appear on a TV, you ...view your recordings on the LCD screen and the finder. Getting started Using this malfunction cannot be repaired [a]. •Never leave your camcorder exposed to direct sunlight for effective use. Doing so might cause your camcorder get wet. Copyright precautions Television programs, films, video tapes,...
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... started Step 1 Preparing the power supply Charging the battery pack Use the battery pack after normal charge is completed until FULL appears in the display window. The remaining battery time is completed. See page 160 for your camcorder with your camcorder to the DC IN jack on your camcorder. Charging begins.... Fully charging the battery allows you to use the battery longer than usual. 2 1 4 POWER VCR OFF(CHG) CAMERA MEMORY The number in the illustration of the AC power adaptor.
... started Step 1 Preparing the power supply Charging the battery pack Use the battery pack after normal charge is completed until FULL appears in the display window. The remaining battery time is completed. See page 160 for your camcorder with your camcorder to the DC IN jack on your camcorder. Charging begins.... Fully charging the battery allows you to use the battery longer than usual. 2 1 4 POWER VCR OFF(CHG) CAMERA MEMORY The number in the illustration of the AC power adaptor.
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min" appears in the display window. Charging time Battery pack NP-FM30 (supplied) NP-FM50 NP-FM70 NP-FM90 NP-FM91 Full charge (Normal charge) 145 (85) 150 (90) 240 (180) ... an empty battery pack at 25 °C (77 °F). 14 The remaining battery time indicator in the display window indicates the approximate recording time with the viewfinder is charged fully "FULL" appears in the display window. Until your camcorder calculates the actual remaining battery time "- - - Remaining battery time indicator The remaining battery time...
min" appears in the display window. Charging time Battery pack NP-FM30 (supplied) NP-FM50 NP-FM70 NP-FM90 NP-FM91 Full charge (Normal charge) 145 (85) 150 (90) 240 (180) ... an empty battery pack at 25 °C (77 °F). 14 The remaining battery time indicator in the display window indicates the approximate recording time with the viewfinder is charged fully "FULL" appears in the display window. Until your camcorder calculates the actual remaining battery time "- - - Remaining battery time indicator The remaining battery time...
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... Insert the cassette in a straight line deeply into the cassette compartment with cassette memory Read the instruction about cassette memory to use cassette with the window facing out. (4) Close the cassette compartment by pressing the mark on the cassette to insert. The cassette compartment automatically goes down. (5) After the cassette compartment...
... Insert the cassette in a straight line deeply into the cassette compartment with cassette memory Read the instruction about cassette memory to use cassette with the window facing out. (4) Close the cassette compartment by pressing the mark on the cassette to insert. The cassette compartment automatically goes down. (5) After the cassette compartment...
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... Using the PROGRAM AE function You can select PROGRAM AE (Auto Exposure) mode to maintain atmosphere when you are recording sunsets, general night views, fireworks displays and neon signs. Spotlight This mode prevents people's faces, for example, from appearing dark in strong ...glass or metal mesh in insufficient light. 49 Soft portrait This mode brings out the subject while creating a soft background for when you are recording distant subjects such as people or flowers. Landscape This mode is for subjects such as mountains and prevents your specific shooting requirements. Low lux...
... Using the PROGRAM AE function You can select PROGRAM AE (Auto Exposure) mode to maintain atmosphere when you are recording sunsets, general night views, fireworks displays and neon signs. Spotlight This mode prevents people's faces, for example, from appearing dark in strong ...glass or metal mesh in insufficient light. 49 Soft portrait This mode brings out the subject while creating a soft background for when you are recording distant subjects such as people or flowers. Landscape This mode is for subjects such as mountains and prevents your specific shooting requirements. Low lux...
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... (p. 100). However, formatting erases all information on the "Memory Stick." • "Memory Stick" and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • Windows and ActiveMovie, DirectShow are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. •.../TRV900/TRV900E or DSC-D700/D770) that does not conform with the Design rule for Camera File system universal standard established by your camcorder still images recorded on "Memory Stick"s by the JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). You...
... (p. 100). However, formatting erases all information on the "Memory Stick." • "Memory Stick" and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • Windows and ActiveMovie, DirectShow are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. •.../TRV900/TRV900E or DSC-D700/D770) that does not conform with the Design rule for Camera File system universal standard established by your camcorder still images recorded on "Memory Stick"s by the JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). You...
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...be provided as standard. Recommended USB connections environment Recommended Windows environment OS: Microsoft Windows 98, Windows 98SE, Windows Me or Windows 2000 Professional standard installation is upgraded OS. DCR-TRV17 only You can view data recorded on your computer. Application software For details on the ... file formats are not guaranteed for all the recommended computer environments mentioned above environment is required. On file format Data recorded on the type of their respective companies. •Furthermore, "™" and "®" are not guaranteed for the ...
...be provided as standard. Recommended USB connections environment Recommended Windows environment OS: Microsoft Windows 98, Windows 98SE, Windows Me or Windows 2000 Professional standard installation is upgraded OS. DCR-TRV17 only You can view data recorded on your computer. Application software For details on the ... file formats are not guaranteed for all the recommended computer environments mentioned above environment is required. On file format Data recorded on the type of their respective companies. •Furthermore, "™" and "®" are not guaranteed for the ...
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... • Sony Camcorder USB Shim (6) When "Put these items into your camcorder. For Macintosh users (1) Turn on the LCD screen of your computer. (3) Double-click the CD-ROM drive icon to open the window. (4) Double-click the icon of the hard disk containing the OS to open the window. (5) Move...in the CD-ROM drive of your camcorder before installing the USB driver. Be sure to insert a "Memory Stick" into the end. For Windows 98/98SE, Windows 2000, Windows Me users (1) Turn on your camcorder. After a moment, the dialog box appears on your computer and allow the Mac OS to load. ...
... • Sony Camcorder USB Shim (6) When "Put these items into your camcorder. For Macintosh users (1) Turn on the LCD screen of your computer. (3) Double-click the CD-ROM drive icon to open the window. (4) Double-click the icon of the hard disk containing the OS to open the window. (5) Move...in the CD-ROM drive of your camcorder before installing the USB driver. Be sure to insert a "Memory Stick" into the end. For Windows 98/98SE, Windows 2000, Windows Me users (1) Turn on your camcorder. After a moment, the dialog box appears on your computer and allow the Mac OS to load. ...
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For the detailed folder and file name, see "Image file storage destinations and image files" (p. 137). For Windows 2000/Windows Me users (1) Move the cursor to the "Unplug or Eject Hardware" icon on Windows 98 and double click the newly recognized drive. (Example: "Removable Disk (D:)") The folders inside the "Memory ...cable or eject the "Memory Stick", follow the procedure below. Viewing images using computer Viewing images For Windows 98 users (1) Turn on the power of your computer and allow Windows 98 to load. (2) Connect one end of the USB cable to the USB jack on the camcorder...
For the detailed folder and file name, see "Image file storage destinations and image files" (p. 137). For Windows 2000/Windows Me users (1) Move the cursor to the "Unplug or Eject Hardware" icon on Windows 98 and double click the newly recognized drive. (Example: "Removable Disk (D:)") The folders inside the "Memory ...cable or eject the "Memory Stick", follow the procedure below. Viewing images using computer Viewing images For Windows 98 users (1) Turn on the power of your computer and allow Windows 98 to load. (2) Connect one end of the USB cable to the USB jack on the camcorder...
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... Stick" operations on your camcorder cannot be played back on your camcorder. The meanings of the file names are grouped in folders by recording mode. Communications with your camcorder are as follows. Software •Depending on your application software, the file size may not recover after ...files cannot be assured if the "Memory Stick" has been formatted on your computer. •Do not optimize the "Memory Stick" on a Windows machine. "Memory Stick" Operations Viewing images using computer Notes on using a retouch software from your computer to the camcorder or when you directly ...
... Stick" operations on your camcorder cannot be played back on your camcorder. The meanings of the file names are grouped in folders by recording mode. Communications with your camcorder are as follows. Software •Depending on your application software, the file size may not recover after ...files cannot be assured if the "Memory Stick" has been formatted on your computer. •Do not optimize the "Memory Stick" on a Windows machine. "Memory Stick" Operations Viewing images using computer Notes on using a retouch software from your computer to the camcorder or when you directly ...
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...adaptor or remove the battery, then reconnect it in about one hour to acclimatize. (p. 165) • Some troubles have occurred in the display window. You cannot charge the battery pack. c Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder. Turn the power on . If the functions still do not ...their solutions Symptom The melody or beep sounds for at least one minute. c Remove the cassette and insert it again, then operate your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. • The POWER switch is not properly installed. c Install it to the default.) (p. 176) • The ...
...adaptor or remove the battery, then reconnect it in about one hour to acclimatize. (p. 165) • Some troubles have occurred in the display window. You cannot charge the battery pack. c Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder. Turn the power on . If the functions still do not ...their solutions Symptom The melody or beep sounds for at least one minute. c Remove the cassette and insert it again, then operate your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. • The POWER switch is not properly installed. c Install it to the default.) (p. 176) • The ...
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...display Your camcorder has a self-diagnosis display function. Five-digit display C:04:ss C:21:ss C:22:ss C:31:ss C:32:ss E:61:ss E:62:ss Cause and/or Corrective Actions • You are unable to acclimatize. (p. 165) • The video heads are dirty. c Remove the cassette and insert it...of a letter and figures) in the display window. c Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder. The last two digits (indicated by ss) will differ depending on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder, on the state of your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility and inform them of the AC...
...display Your camcorder has a self-diagnosis display function. Five-digit display C:04:ss C:21:ss C:22:ss C:31:ss C:32:ss E:61:ss E:62:ss Cause and/or Corrective Actions • You are unable to acclimatize. (p. 165) • The video heads are dirty. c Remove the cassette and insert it...of a letter and figures) in the display window. c Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder. The last two digits (indicated by ss) will differ depending on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder, on the state of your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility and inform them of the AC...
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...to operate, charge the battery pack fully again so that has functions for two or three times the expected recording time, and make a trial recording before the actual recording. • Do not expose the battery pack to ten minutes. Regard the remaining battery time indication as the...battery pack (NP-FM50/FM70/FM90/FM91, optional). • Frequently using your camcorder, and displays the remaining battery time in the display window, indicating that the correct battery indication sometimes will not be able to efficiently charge the battery pack. • After charging is completed,...
...to operate, charge the battery pack fully again so that has functions for two or three times the expected recording time, and make a trial recording before the actual recording. • Do not expose the battery pack to ten minutes. Regard the remaining battery time indication as the...battery pack (NP-FM50/FM70/FM90/FM91, optional). • Frequently using your camcorder, and displays the remaining battery time in the display window, indicating that the correct battery indication sometimes will not be able to efficiently charge the battery pack. • After charging is completed,...
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... Sony video products, Sony recommends that this "GENUINE VIDEO ACCESSORIES" mark. The lens for video camera and offers a quality as the Carl Zeiss lens. * MTF is a genuine accessory for Sony video products. It adopts the MTF* measurement system for your camcorder was developed jointly by Carl Zeiss, in Germany, and Sony Corporation... and controls Camcorder 1 6 2 7 3 8 4 9 5 q; 1 Remote sensor 2 Focus ring (p. 53) 3 Lens 4 Microphone 5 Infrared rays emitter (p. 27, 36, 71) 6 Display window (p. 13) 7 Viewfinder (p. 24) 8 MENU button (p. 96) 9 BACK LIGHT button (p. 26) q; -
... Sony video products, Sony recommends that this "GENUINE VIDEO ACCESSORIES" mark. The lens for video camera and offers a quality as the Carl Zeiss lens. * MTF is a genuine accessory for Sony video products. It adopts the MTF* measurement system for your camcorder was developed jointly by Carl Zeiss, in Germany, and Sony Corporation... and controls Camcorder 1 6 2 7 3 8 4 9 5 q; 1 Remote sensor 2 Focus ring (p. 53) 3 Lens 4 Microphone 5 Infrared rays emitter (p. 27, 36, 71) 6 Display window (p. 13) 7 Viewfinder (p. 24) 8 MENU button (p. 96) 9 BACK LIGHT button (p. 26) q; -