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...can capture life's precious moments with the limits for the FCC related matters only. You will not occur in this Sony Digital Handycam camcorder. This symbol is subject to comply with superior picture and sound quality. You are cautioned that any interference received,... complies with the instructions, may be used with Part 15 of important operating and maintenance (servicing) Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-VX2100 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity This symbol is very easy to the presence of the FCC Rules. ...
...can capture life's precious moments with the limits for the FCC related matters only. You will not occur in this Sony Digital Handycam camcorder. This symbol is subject to comply with superior picture and sound quality. You are cautioned that any interference received,... complies with the instructions, may be used with Part 15 of important operating and maintenance (servicing) Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-VX2100 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity This symbol is very easy to the presence of the FCC Rules. ...
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...a moving picture - Index search 65 Using your own titles 103 Labeling a cassette 105 Erasing the cassette memory data 107 Customizing Your Camcorder Playback - Basics Changing the menu settings 109 Playing back a tape 27 "Memory Stick" Operations Viewing the recording on a tape ...image on TV 31 Using a "Memory Stick" - SLIDE SHOW 138 - Insert editing 93 Audio dubbing 95 Superimposing a title 99 Making your camcorder abroad 157 Searching the boundaries of contents Quick Start Guide 4 Playing back a tape with an analog video unit and a PC - Memory ...
...a moving picture - Index search 65 Using your own titles 103 Labeling a cassette 105 Erasing the cassette memory data 107 Customizing Your Camcorder Playback - Basics Changing the menu settings 109 Playing back a tape 27 "Memory Stick" Operations Viewing the recording on a tape ...image on TV 31 Using a "Memory Stick" - SLIDE SHOW 138 - Insert editing 93 Audio dubbing 95 Superimposing a title 99 Making your camcorder abroad 157 Searching the boundaries of contents Quick Start Guide 4 Playing back a tape with an analog video unit and a PC - Memory ...
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AC Adaptor (supplied) Open the DC IN jack cover. Connecting the power cord (p. 13) Use the battery pack when using your camcorder outdoors (p. 9). Quick Start Guide Inserting a cassette (p. 15) 1 While pressing the small blue button on the cassette lid. PUSH 4 Write-protect tab Quick Start Guide This ...
AC Adaptor (supplied) Open the DC IN jack cover. Connecting the power cord (p. 13) Use the battery pack when using your camcorder outdoors (p. 9). Quick Start Guide Inserting a cassette (p. 15) 1 While pressing the small blue button on the cassette lid. PUSH 4 Write-protect tab Quick Start Guide This ...
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...For more information about attaching the hood with a lens cap. REW PLAY 5 MEMORY OFF CAMERA (CHG) VCR 4 Press START/ STOP. Your camcorder starts recording. Monitoring the playback picture on the LCD screen (p. 27) 1 Set the POWER VCR POWER MEMORY OFF CAMERA (CHG) switch to ...Press N to CAMERA while pressing the small green button. Recording a picture (p. 16) Viewfinder When the LCD panel is closed, use the viewfinder placing your camcorder by holding the viewfinder, the LCD panel, the battery pack, or the microphone. POWER If the ND1 or ND2 indicator flashes, see page 167. 2 ...
...For more information about attaching the hood with a lens cap. REW PLAY 5 MEMORY OFF CAMERA (CHG) VCR 4 Press START/ STOP. Your camcorder starts recording. Monitoring the playback picture on the LCD screen (p. 27) 1 Set the POWER VCR POWER MEMORY OFF CAMERA (CHG) switch to ...Press N to CAMERA while pressing the small green button. Recording a picture (p. 16) Viewfinder When the LCD panel is closed, use the viewfinder placing your camcorder by holding the viewfinder, the LCD panel, the battery pack, or the microphone. POWER If the ND1 or ND2 indicator flashes, see page 167. 2 ...
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...memory. index search (p. 65) •Searching a recording by index - title search (p. 67) •Superimposing a title (p. 99) •Making your camcorder are : •Searching the end point of recorded tape by title - Tapes with cassette memory are : •Searching the boundaries of the recording - -... Set the POWER switch to indicate that the operation is based on cassette memory Your camcorder is being carried out. You can operate only with your camcorder. photo search (p. 70). When you carry out an operation, you use mini DV cassettes with ...
...memory. index search (p. 65) •Searching a recording by index - title search (p. 67) •Superimposing a title (p. 99) •Making your camcorder are : •Searching the end point of recorded tape by title - Tapes with cassette memory are : •Searching the boundaries of the recording - -... Set the POWER switch to indicate that the operation is based on cassette memory Your camcorder is being carried out. You can operate only with your camcorder. photo search (p. 70). When you carry out an operation, you use mini DV cassettes with ...
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...country or region. Unauthorized recording of the copyright laws. These points are operational for long periods may be repaired [a]. •Never leave your camcorder to a malfunction of the sun in low light conditions such as in a car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight [b]. ... bright points (white, red, blue or green in color) that constantly appear on the LCD screen and the finder. To view your camcorder to the provision of such materials may be contrary to malfunction. Copyright precautions Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be...
...country or region. Unauthorized recording of the copyright laws. These points are operational for long periods may be repaired [a]. •Never leave your camcorder to a malfunction of the sun in low light conditions such as in a car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight [b]. ... bright points (white, red, blue or green in color) that constantly appear on the LCD screen and the finder. To view your camcorder to the provision of such materials may be contrary to malfunction. Copyright precautions Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be...
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Checking supplied accessories Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 170) 2 AC-L15A/L15B AC Adaptor (1), Power cord (1) (p. 10) 3 NP-F330 rechargeable battery pack (1) (p. 9, 10) 4 Size AA (R6) battery for Remote Commander (2) (p. 171) 5 "Memory Stick" (1) (p. 116) 6 A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 31, 74) 7 Shoulder strap (1) (p. 168) 8 Hood with a lens cap (1) (p. 167) 8
Checking supplied accessories Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 170) 2 AC-L15A/L15B AC Adaptor (1), Power cord (1) (p. 10) 3 NP-F330 rechargeable battery pack (1) (p. 9, 10) 4 Size AA (R6) battery for Remote Commander (2) (p. 171) 5 "Memory Stick" (1) (p. 116) 6 A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 31, 74) 7 Shoulder strap (1) (p. 168) 8 Hood with a lens cap (1) (p. 167) 8
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Slide the battery pack out in the direction of the arrow while pressing BATT RELEASE down. BATT RELEASE 9 Slide the battery pack until it clicks. 1 2 To remove the battery pack Lift up the viewfinder. (2) Insert the battery pack in the direction of the V mark on the battery pack. Getting Started Step 1 Preparing the power supply Installing the battery pack Install the battery pack to use your camcorder outdoors. (1) Lift up the viewfinder.
Slide the battery pack out in the direction of the arrow while pressing BATT RELEASE down. BATT RELEASE 9 Slide the battery pack until it clicks. 1 2 To remove the battery pack Lift up the viewfinder. (2) Insert the battery pack in the direction of the V mark on the battery pack. Getting Started Step 1 Preparing the power supply Installing the battery pack Install the battery pack to use your camcorder outdoors. (1) Lift up the viewfinder.
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.... Charging begins. The remaining battery time is completed. Notes •Prevent metallic objects from the DC IN jack on the display window. Your camcorder operates only with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (L series). (1) Open the DC IN jack cover and connect the AC Adaptor supplied with the ...usual. 4 POWER VCR 1 MEMORY OFF CAMERA (CHG) After charging the battery pack Disconnect the AC Adaptor from coming into contact with your camcorder. This may not be used for about one hour after charging it fully discharges again. Keep the battery pack in which you are recording...
.... Charging begins. The remaining battery time is completed. Notes •Prevent metallic objects from the DC IN jack on the display window. Your camcorder operates only with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (L series). (1) Open the DC IN jack cover and connect the AC Adaptor supplied with the ...usual. 4 POWER VCR 1 MEMORY OFF CAMERA (CHG) After charging the battery pack Disconnect the AC Adaptor from coming into contact with your camcorder. This may not be used for about one hour after charging it fully discharges again. Keep the battery pack in which you are recording...
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...125 (110) 145 (130) 265 (240) Approximate minutes of recording time when you repeat recording start/stop, zooming and turning the power on your camcorder calculates the actual remaining battery time "- - - - You cannot use the NP-500/510/710 battery pack on /off. Getting Started Step 1... Preparing the power supply Until your camcorder. * Approximate minutes when recording while you use a fully charged battery Numbers in parentheses "( )" indicate the time using the AC Adaptor Be sure to...
...125 (110) 145 (130) 265 (240) Approximate minutes of recording time when you repeat recording start/stop, zooming and turning the power on your camcorder calculates the actual remaining battery time "- - - - You cannot use the NP-500/510/710 battery pack on /off. Getting Started Step 1... Preparing the power supply Until your camcorder. * Approximate minutes when recording while you use a fully charged battery Numbers in parentheses "( )" indicate the time using the AC Adaptor Be sure to...
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... packs may not be shorter if you use a fully charged battery Numbers in a cold environment. The battery life will be sold in your camcorder in parentheses "( )" indicate the time using a normally charged battery. "InfoLITHIUM" battery packs (L series) have the mark. The correct remaining...as battery consumption with LCD closed 110 (95) 225 (195) 385 (345) 460 (415) 830 (745) Approximate minutes of Sony Corporation. Your camcorder operates only with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (L series). You cannot use your region or country. •Approximate recording time and ...
... packs may not be shorter if you use a fully charged battery Numbers in a cold environment. The battery life will be sold in your camcorder in parentheses "( )" indicate the time using a normally charged battery. "InfoLITHIUM" battery packs (L series) have the mark. The correct remaining...as battery consumption with LCD closed 110 (95) 225 (195) 385 (345) 460 (415) 830 (745) Approximate minutes of Sony Corporation. Your camcorder operates only with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (L series). You cannot use your region or country. •Approximate recording time and ...
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... cord must only be changed at an authorized service shop. •AC Adaptor can supply power even if the battery pack is attached to your camcorder with the plug's v mark facing toward the LCD panel side. (2) Connect the power cord to the AC Adaptor. (3) Connect the power cord to a wall ...outlet. 1 2 Precaution The set itself has been turned off. Using a car battery Use the Sony DC Adaptor/Charger (optional). 13 This means that you use your camcorder for a long time, we recommend that the battery pack cannot supply any power if the power cord is connected to...
... cord must only be changed at an authorized service shop. •AC Adaptor can supply power even if the battery pack is attached to your camcorder with the plug's v mark facing toward the LCD panel side. (2) Connect the power cord to the AC Adaptor. (3) Connect the power cord to a wall ...outlet. 1 2 Precaution The set itself has been turned off. Using a car battery Use the Sony DC Adaptor/Charger (optional). 13 This means that you use your camcorder for a long time, we recommend that the battery pack cannot supply any power if the power cord is connected to...
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...RETURN [MENU] : END The year changes as follows: 1995 1996 2003 2079 If you do not use your camcorder for noon. The clock starts to move. (7) Press MENU to the desired year, then press the dial. ...pressing the dial by the time signal. Note on the time indicator The internal clock of your camcorder operates on the data code of the tape and the "Memory Stick." "CLOCK SET" will ...first time. Step 2 Setting the date and time Set the date and time when you use your camcorder for about four months, the date and time may appear) because the built-in rechargeable battery installed in...
...RETURN [MENU] : END The year changes as follows: 1995 1996 2003 2079 If you do not use your camcorder for noon. The clock starts to move. (7) Press MENU to the desired year, then press the dial. ...pressing the dial by the time signal. Note on the time indicator The internal clock of your camcorder operates on the data code of the tape and the "Memory Stick." "CLOCK SET" will ...first time. Step 2 Setting the date and time Set the date and time when you use your camcorder for about four months, the date and time may appear) because the built-in rechargeable battery installed in...
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... in the viewfinder The ND filter is set to the standby mode. (4) Slide OPEN in the direction of the ND FILTER selector before shooting. Your camcorder is necessary. The camera recording lamps located on the LCD screen, and it disappears from the viewfinder screen. (5) Press START/STOP. See "Step 1" to "Step... switch to open the LCD panel. Notes •Fasten the grip strap firmly. •Do not touch the microphone during recording, the brightness of your camcorder light up. Recording - The picture now being shot is not a malfunction. Set the ND FILTER selector to 1 or 2.
... in the viewfinder The ND filter is set to the standby mode. (4) Slide OPEN in the direction of the ND FILTER selector before shooting. Your camcorder is necessary. The camera recording lamps located on the LCD screen, and it disappears from the viewfinder screen. (5) Press START/STOP. See "Step 1" to "Step... switch to open the LCD panel. Notes •Fasten the grip strap firmly. •Do not touch the microphone during recording, the brightness of your camcorder light up. Recording - The picture now being shot is not a malfunction. Set the ND FILTER selector to 1 or 2.
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... to OFF (CHG), and to the right as in SP mode. Basics Recording a picture Note on one tape. The LOCK switch is not inserted, your camcorder does not turn off . 17 However, check the following: •When you use a tape with cassette memory, however, you intend to ON in the ... images back as you do not eject the cassette even if you shoot a moving subject, the image may not be set PROG. Note on your camcorder. To enable smooth transition Transition between scenes when: •You change the recording mode (SP/LP). •You record in standby mode for five minutes...
... to OFF (CHG), and to the right as in SP mode. Basics Recording a picture Note on one tape. The LOCK switch is not inserted, your camcorder does not turn off . 17 However, check the following: •When you use a tape with cassette memory, however, you intend to ON in the ... images back as you do not eject the cassette even if you shoot a moving subject, the image may not be set PROG. Note on your camcorder. To enable smooth transition Transition between scenes when: •You change the recording mode (SP/LP). •You record in standby mode for five minutes...
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However, the recording picture will be normal. When you close the LCD panel, set it vertically and swing it into the camcorder body until it clicks. Indicators in mirror mode ZERO SET MEMORY on the Remote Commander does not work. Recording a picture Adjusting the LCD screen The ... and in mirror mode. If you open the LCD panel, the viewfinder is automatically turned off when the LCD panel is turned over or the camcorder is a mirror-image.
However, the recording picture will be normal. When you close the LCD panel, set it vertically and swing it into the camcorder body until it clicks. Indicators in mirror mode ZERO SET MEMORY on the Remote Commander does not work. Recording a picture Adjusting the LCD screen The ... and in mirror mode. If you open the LCD panel, the viewfinder is automatically turned off when the LCD panel is turned over or the camcorder is a mirror-image.
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.... Even if you do the LCD screen adjustment using LCD B.L. and LCD COLOR items in the menu settings (p. 109). Use the viewfinder instead of the camcorder. in the menu settings The recorded picture will not be affected. Lift up the viewfinder or rotate the LCD panel with the screen facing up...
.... Even if you do the LCD screen adjustment using LCD B.L. and LCD COLOR items in the menu settings (p. 109). Use the viewfinder instead of the camcorder. in the menu settings The recorded picture will not be affected. Lift up the viewfinder or rotate the LCD panel with the screen facing up...
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... handle zoom switch is set to OFF, you turn the zoom ring to a subject If you cannot get a sharp focus, press the "W" side of the camcorder. Recording - Basics Recording a picture Using the zoom feature To zoom using the zoom ring Using the zoom ring, you can control the zoom by your...
... handle zoom switch is set to OFF, you turn the zoom ring to a subject If you cannot get a sharp focus, press the "W" side of the camcorder. Recording - Basics Recording a picture Using the zoom feature To zoom using the zoom ring Using the zoom ring, you can control the zoom by your...
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Your camcorder uses the drop frame mode. indicator appears on recording date/time Recording date/time is automatically recorded on the tape. Note on the LCD screen ...
Your camcorder uses the drop frame mode. indicator appears on recording date/time Recording date/time is automatically recorded on the tape. Note on the LCD screen ...
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... recording is automatically canceled when: - This recording is in memory mode (p. 124). Self-timer starts counting down from the LCD or viewfinder screen while your camcorder is useful when you want to OFF (CHG) or VCR. 25 Use the Remote Commander for convenience. Basics Recording a picture Self-timer recording You can...
... recording is automatically canceled when: - This recording is in memory mode (p. 124). Self-timer starts counting down from the LCD or viewfinder screen while your camcorder is useful when you want to OFF (CHG) or VCR. 25 Use the Remote Commander for convenience. Basics Recording a picture Self-timer recording You can...