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... to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)this Sony Digital Handycam camcorder. For customers in the U.S.A. and CANADA DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM ION BATTERY. DISPOSE OF PROPERLY. Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion battery. If you can enjoy for years to come. Operation is loaded with Part 15...
... to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)this Sony Digital Handycam camcorder. For customers in the U.S.A. and CANADA DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM ION BATTERY. DISPOSE OF PROPERLY. Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion battery. If you can enjoy for years to come. Operation is loaded with Part 15...
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... recorded on "Memory Stick"s to a wall outlet 13 Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings 84 Resetting the date and time 92 Step 2 Inserting a cassette 14 "Memory Stick" Operations Recording - Digital program editing 58 Identifying the parts and controls ......... 158 Using with...messages ........ 149 Using your own titles 80 Labeling a cassette 82 Step 1 Preparing the power supply ....... 10 Installing the battery pack 10 Charging the battery pack 11 Connecting to mini DV tapes 130 Enlarging still images recorded on tapes Writing a print mark - Signal convert ...
... recorded on "Memory Stick"s to a wall outlet 13 Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings 84 Resetting the date and time 92 Step 2 Inserting a cassette 14 "Memory Stick" Operations Recording - Digital program editing 58 Identifying the parts and controls ......... 158 Using with...messages ........ 149 Using your own titles 80 Labeling a cassette 82 Step 1 Preparing the power supply ....... 10 Installing the battery pack 10 Charging the battery pack 11 Connecting to mini DV tapes 130 Enlarging still images recorded on tapes Writing a print mark - Signal convert ...
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... that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 q; qa 1 Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 164) 2 AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power adaptor (1), Power cord (1) (p. 11) 3 Size AA (R6) battery for Remote Commander (2) (p. 164) 4 NP-FM50 battery pack (1) (p. 10, 11) 5 A/V ... 8 "Memory Stick" (1) (p. 93) 9 CD-ROM (SPVD-002 USB Driver) (1) (p. 126) q; Lens hood (1) (p. 18) qa Battery terminal cover (1) (p. 10) Contents of the recording cannot be compensated if recording or playback is not made due to a malfunction of the camcorder, storage media, etc. 5
... that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 q; qa 1 Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 164) 2 AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power adaptor (1), Power cord (1) (p. 11) 3 Size AA (R6) battery for Remote Commander (2) (p. 164) 4 NP-FM50 battery pack (1) (p. 10, 11) 5 A/V ... 8 "Memory Stick" (1) (p. 93) 9 CD-ROM (SPVD-002 USB Driver) (1) (p. 126) q; Lens hood (1) (p. 18) qa Battery terminal cover (1) (p. 10) Contents of the recording cannot be compensated if recording or playback is not made due to a malfunction of the camcorder, storage media, etc. 5
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...its v mark facing up. Pull down completely, close the lid until it clicks. Connecting the power cord (p. 13) Use the battery pack when using your camcorder. AC power adaptor (supplied) Open the DC IN jack cover. After the cassette compartment goes down the Holding Grip to insert. ... (p. 14) 1 Slide OPEN/Z EJECT in the direction of the arrow and open the lid. 2 Push the middle portion of the back of your camcorder outdoors (p. 10). Insert the cassette in parentheses "( )" for more information. Quick Start Guide 6 Connect the plug with the window facing out. 3 Close...
...its v mark facing up. Pull down completely, close the lid until it clicks. Connecting the power cord (p. 13) Use the battery pack when using your camcorder. AC power adaptor (supplied) Open the DC IN jack cover. After the cassette compartment goes down the Holding Grip to insert. ... (p. 14) 1 Slide OPEN/Z EJECT in the direction of the arrow and open the lid. 2 Push the middle portion of the back of your camcorder outdoors (p. 10). Insert the cassette in parentheses "( )" for more information. Quick Start Guide 6 Connect the plug with the window facing out. 3 Close...
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... while pressing the small green button. POWER LOCK MEMORY OFF(CHR) CAMERA 3 Press OPEN to start playback. To stop recording, press START/ STOP again. Your camcorder starts recording. REW 3 Press N to open the LCD panel. VCR 2 Set the POWER switch to rewind the tape. VCR POWER LOCK MEMORY OFF(CHR) CAMERA...(CHR) CAMERA Monitoring the playback picture on the LCD screen. 4 Press START/STOP. Viewfinder When the LCD panel is closed, use the viewfinder placing your camcorder by holding the viewfinder, the flash, the LCD panel or the...
... while pressing the small green button. POWER LOCK MEMORY OFF(CHR) CAMERA 3 Press OPEN to start playback. To stop recording, press START/ STOP again. Your camcorder starts recording. REW 3 Press N to open the LCD panel. VCR 2 Set the POWER switch to rewind the tape. VCR POWER LOCK MEMORY OFF(CHR) CAMERA...(CHR) CAMERA Monitoring the playback picture on the LCD screen. 4 Press START/STOP. Viewfinder When the LCD panel is closed, use the viewfinder placing your camcorder by holding the viewfinder, the flash, the LCD panel or the...
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Step 1 Preparing the power supply Installing the battery pack Install the battery pack to use your camcorder outdoors. (1) While sliding BATTERY RELEASE in the direction of the arrow 1, slide the battery terminal cover in the direction of the arrow 2. (2) Insert the battery pack in the same way as the battery terminal cover. Note on the battery terminal cover To protect the battery terminals, install the battery terminal cover after the battery pack is removed in the direction of the arrow. 1 2 2 1 To remove the battery pack The battery pack is removed. 10
Step 1 Preparing the power supply Installing the battery pack Install the battery pack to use your camcorder outdoors. (1) While sliding BATTERY RELEASE in the direction of the arrow 1, slide the battery terminal cover in the direction of the arrow 2. (2) Insert the battery pack in the same way as the battery terminal cover. Note on the battery terminal cover To protect the battery terminals, install the battery terminal cover after the battery pack is removed in the direction of the arrow. 1 2 2 1 To remove the battery pack The battery pack is removed. 10
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... to OFF (CHG). This may cause a short-circuit, damaging the AC power adaptor. •Keep the battery pack dry. •When the battery pack is completed. Keep the battery pack in place for your camcorder. Getting started VCR MEMORY OFF(CHR) CAMERA Step 1 Preparing the power supply Charging the...coming into contact with the plug's v mark facing up . Your camcorder operates only with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (M series). (1) Open the DC IN jack cover and connect the AC power adaptor supplied with your camcorder to use it until it for approximately one hour after charging it...
... to OFF (CHG). This may cause a short-circuit, damaging the AC power adaptor. •Keep the battery pack dry. •When the battery pack is completed. Keep the battery pack in place for your camcorder. Getting started VCR MEMORY OFF(CHR) CAMERA Step 1 Preparing the power supply Charging the...coming into contact with the plug's v mark facing up . Your camcorder operates only with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (M series). (1) Open the DC IN jack cover and connect the AC power adaptor supplied with your camcorder to use it until it for approximately one hour after charging it...
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...use your camcorder in a cold environment. ** Approximate number of Sony Corporation. "InfoLITHIUM" M series battery packs have the mark. Playing time Battery pack NP-FM50 (supplied) NP-FM70 NP-FM90 NP-FM91 Playing time on the battery remaining indicator is correct. 12 This unit is a lithium ion battery pack ...continuous recording time at 77°F (25°C). If the power may be shorter if you use your camcorder in a cold environment. Step 1 Preparing the power supply Charging time Battery pack NP-FM50 (supplied) NP-FM70 NP-FM90 NP-FM91 Full charge (Normal charge) 150 (90) 240...
...use your camcorder in a cold environment. ** Approximate number of Sony Corporation. "InfoLITHIUM" M series battery packs have the mark. Playing time Battery pack NP-FM50 (supplied) NP-FM70 NP-FM90 NP-FM91 Playing time on the battery remaining indicator is correct. 12 This unit is a lithium ion battery pack ...continuous recording time at 77°F (25°C). If the power may be shorter if you use your camcorder in a cold environment. Step 1 Preparing the power supply Charging time Battery pack NP-FM50 (supplied) NP-FM70 NP-FM90 NP-FM91 Full charge (Normal charge) 150 (90) 240...
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... cannot supply any power if the power cord is connected to your camcorder with your camcorder to the DC IN jack on your camcorder. •The DC IN jack has "source priority." Using a car battery Use Sony DC Adaptor/Charger (not supplied). 13 Notes •The AC power adaptor can supply power even if ...the battery pack is attached to the DC IN jack, even when the power cord is ...
... cannot supply any power if the power cord is connected to your camcorder with your camcorder to the DC IN jack on your camcorder. •The DC IN jack has "source priority." Using a car battery Use Sony DC Adaptor/Charger (not supplied). 13 Notes •The AC power adaptor can supply power even if ...the battery pack is attached to the DC IN jack, even when the power cord is ...
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... in the standby mode for 5 minutes while the cassette is to save battery power and to prevent battery and tape wear. When you change the battery pack, set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG), and to CAMERA again. If you leave your camcorder. However, check the following: - When you use the END SEARCH function... panel, set to the right as you do not eject the cassette even if you turn the LCD panel over so that it into the camcorder body. Recording date and time The recording date and time are recorded automatically onto the tape. After recording (1) Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG...
... in the standby mode for 5 minutes while the cassette is to save battery power and to prevent battery and tape wear. When you change the battery pack, set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG), and to CAMERA again. If you leave your camcorder. However, check the following: - When you use the END SEARCH function... panel, set to the right as you do not eject the cassette even if you turn the LCD panel over so that it into the camcorder body. Recording date and time The recording date and time are recorded automatically onto the tape. After recording (1) Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG...
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... canceled. BACK LIGHT If you insert a cassette and record or play back for the correct remaining battery time in which you are not recorded on the tape. Remaining battery time indicator Cassette memory indicator This appears when using a tape with a light background, use the ...backlight function. You cannot rewrite only the time code. Remaining battery time indicator The remaining battery time indicator roughly indicates the recording time. Recording mode indicator STBY/REC indicator 40min REC 0:00:01 45min Time code/...
... canceled. BACK LIGHT If you insert a cassette and record or play back for the correct remaining battery time in which you are not recorded on the tape. Remaining battery time indicator Cassette memory indicator This appears when using a tape with a light background, use the ...backlight function. You cannot rewrite only the time code. Remaining battery time indicator The remaining battery time indicator roughly indicates the recording time. Recording mode indicator STBY/REC indicator 40min REC 0:00:01 45min Time code/...
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... HOLD after a few seconds when: - In the automatic white balance mode Point your camcorder to the outdoors from the interior of a house, or vice versa. 34 You detach the battery for about 10 seconds after sunset, just before sunrise, neon signs, or fireworks • Under a color matching ...menu settings. In CAMERA or MEMORY mode, select a desired WHT BAL in the n indoor mode. Your camcorder may not adjust the white balance correctly in (p. 84). You bring your camcorder at a white subject for replacement. - In the hold mode. This adjustment makes white subjects look white...
... HOLD after a few seconds when: - In the automatic white balance mode Point your camcorder to the outdoors from the interior of a house, or vice versa. 34 You detach the battery for about 10 seconds after sunset, just before sunrise, neon signs, or fireworks • Under a color matching ...menu settings. In CAMERA or MEMORY mode, select a desired WHT BAL in the n indoor mode. Your camcorder may not adjust the white balance correctly in (p. 84). You bring your camcorder at a white subject for replacement. - In the hold mode. This adjustment makes white subjects look white...
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... Commander. The new sound is original sound only. 75 The default setting is recorded in the viewfinder. (6) Press x on the Remote Commander or on your camcorder. During recording new sound, the red appears on the LCD screen or in stereo 2 (ST2) during playback. VCR SET H i F i SOUND AUD I ...O M I X A / VcD V OU T ST1 ST2 RETURN [ MENU ] : END Five minutes after when you disconnect the power source or remove the battery pack, the setting of AUDIO MIX returns to the original sound (ST1) only. Audio dubbing Adding an audio sound on a recorded tape Choose a connection mentioned...
... Commander. The new sound is original sound only. 75 The default setting is recorded in the viewfinder. (6) Press x on the Remote Commander or on your camcorder. During recording new sound, the red appears on the LCD screen or in stereo 2 (ST2) during playback. VCR SET H i F i SOUND AUD I ...O M I X A / VcD V OU T ST1 ST2 RETURN [ MENU ] : END Five minutes after when you disconnect the power source or remove the battery pack, the setting of AUDIO MIX returns to the original sound (ST1) only. Audio dubbing Adding an audio sound on a recorded tape Choose a connection mentioned...
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...To get highintensity To adjust the brightness on LCD B.L. •When you select BRIGHT, battery life is reduced by about 10 percent during recording. •When you use power sources other than the battery pack, BRIGHT is automatically selected. 86 VCR CAMERA MEMORY To darken To lighten Notes on... dual sound track tape with main sound. POWER switch VCR VCR A/VtDV OUT z OFF ON LCD BRIGHT ST1 ST2 To output digital images and sound in digital format using your camcorder. (p. 68) To adjust the brightness on the LCD screen, turn and press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. LCD COLOR VF...
...To get highintensity To adjust the brightness on LCD B.L. •When you select BRIGHT, battery life is reduced by about 10 percent during recording. •When you use power sources other than the battery pack, BRIGHT is automatically selected. 86 VCR CAMERA MEMORY To darken To lighten Notes on... dual sound track tape with main sound. POWER switch VCR VCR A/VtDV OUT z OFF ON LCD BRIGHT ST1 ST2 To output digital images and sound in digital format using your camcorder. (p. 68) To adjust the brightness on the LCD screen, turn and press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. LCD COLOR VF...
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... menu settings, the picture from a TV or VCR will not appear on the LCD screen even when your camcorder is connected to outputs on the LCD screen and in memory even when the battery is removed. 91 In more than 5 minutes after removing the power source The PROGRAM AE, WHT BAL, FLASH... LVL, HiFi SOUND, AUDIO MIX and COMMANDER items are held in the viewfinder. Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings Icon/item Mode WORLD...
... menu settings, the picture from a TV or VCR will not appear on the LCD screen even when your camcorder is connected to outputs on the LCD screen and in memory even when the battery is removed. 91 In more than 5 minutes after removing the power source The PROGRAM AE, WHT BAL, FLASH... LVL, HiFi SOUND, AUDIO MIX and COMMANDER items are held in the viewfinder. Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings Icon/item Mode WORLD...
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If you do not use your camcorder for about 3 months, the date and time settings may be released (bars may appear) because the manganese-lithium battery installed in Japan, and New York time for other models. Note on a 12-hour cycle. •12:00 AM stands for midnight. •12:00 ... and pressing the dial by the time signal. Resetting the date and time The default clock setting is recorded on the data code of your camcorder operates on the time indicator The internal clock of the tape and the "Memory Stick." First, set the year, then the month, the day, the...
If you do not use your camcorder for about 3 months, the date and time settings may be released (bars may appear) because the manganese-lithium battery installed in Japan, and New York time for other models. Note on a 12-hour cycle. •12:00 AM stands for midnight. •12:00 ... and pressing the dial by the time signal. Resetting the date and time The default clock setting is recorded on the data code of your camcorder operates on the time indicator The internal clock of the tape and the "Memory Stick." First, set the year, then the month, the day, the...
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... data from the "Memory Stick" or recording the data on the "Memory Stick." Do not turn the power off , eject a "Memory Stick" or remove the battery pack. "Memory Stick" Operations Using a "Memory Stick" - MEMORY RELEASE While the access lamp is lit or flashing Do not shake or strike your...
... data from the "Memory Stick" or recording the data on the "Memory Stick." Do not turn the power off , eject a "Memory Stick" or remove the battery pack. "Memory Stick" Operations Using a "Memory Stick" - MEMORY RELEASE While the access lamp is lit or flashing Do not shake or strike your...
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...;Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder. Recording does not start yet. (4) Press PHOTO deeper. Recording an image from the mini DV tape freezes. As well do not turn the power off , eject a "Memory Stick" or remove the battery pack. Otherwise, the image data breakdown may occur. Check ...the format of still images Image size is played back. (3) Keep pressing PHOTO lightly until the picture from a mini DV tape as a still image Your camcorder can also take in the viewfinder. The...
...;Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder. Recording does not start yet. (4) Press PHOTO deeper. Recording an image from the mini DV tape freezes. As well do not turn the power off , eject a "Memory Stick" or remove the battery pack. Otherwise, the image data breakdown may occur. Check ...the format of still images Image size is played back. (3) Keep pressing PHOTO lightly until the picture from a mini DV tape as a still image Your camcorder can also take in the viewfinder. The...
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... in stereo is lit or flashing Do not shake or strike the unit. If " AUDIO ERROR" is displayed Sound that cannot be recorded by your camcorder has been recorded. As well do not turn the power off , eject a "Memory Stick" or remove the...
... in stereo is lit or flashing Do not shake or strike the unit. If " AUDIO ERROR" is displayed Sound that cannot be recorded by your camcorder has been recorded. As well do not turn the power off , eject a "Memory Stick" or remove the...
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"Memory Stick" Operations Copying still images from step 2. As well do not turn the power off, eject a "Memory Stick" or remove the battery pack. If the write-protect tab on the "Memory Stick" is full MEMORY FULL appears on the previous "Memory Stick." 119 When you select the ... of the "Memory Stick" is set to 640 × 480. Photo save To stop or end copying Press MENU. When the memory of copying Your camcorder resumes copying from the last image recorded on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder, and the copying stops. When the access lamp is automatically...
"Memory Stick" Operations Copying still images from step 2. As well do not turn the power off, eject a "Memory Stick" or remove the battery pack. If the write-protect tab on the "Memory Stick" is full MEMORY FULL appears on the previous "Memory Stick." 119 When you select the ... of the "Memory Stick" is set to 640 × 480. Photo save To stop or end copying Press MENU. When the memory of copying Your camcorder resumes copying from the last image recorded on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder, and the copying stops. When the access lamp is automatically...