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... presence of the FCC Rules. Operation is intended to alert the user to operate this Sony Digital Handycam camcorder. This symbol is subject to your purchase of the FCC Rules. "Memory Stick" This device complies with advanced features, but at the same time it is loaded with... precious moments with Part 15 of this equipment. This symbol is subject to use. Congratulations on your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center. Your Digital Handycam is very easy to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)this...
... presence of the FCC Rules. Operation is intended to alert the user to operate this Sony Digital Handycam camcorder. This symbol is subject to your purchase of the FCC Rules. "Memory Stick" This device complies with advanced features, but at the same time it is loaded with... precious moments with Part 15 of this equipment. This symbol is subject to use. Congratulations on your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center. Your Digital Handycam is very easy to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)this...
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... must be determined by one or more of the FCC Rules. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - "Memory Stick" This Class B digital apparatus complies with the limits for help. The shielded interface cable supplied with this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or...by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from that interference will not occur in accordance with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the following measures: - This equipment generates, uses, and can be used in a particular installation....
... must be determined by one or more of the FCC Rules. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - "Memory Stick" This Class B digital apparatus complies with the limits for help. The shielded interface cable supplied with this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or...by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from that interference will not occur in accordance with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the following measures: - This equipment generates, uses, and can be used in a particular installation....
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... battery pack 11 Connecting to mini DV tapes 130 Enlarging still images 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 picture effects...
... battery pack 11 Connecting to mini DV tapes 130 Enlarging still images 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 picture effects...
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... pack (1) (p. 10, 11) 5 A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 27, 56) 6 Lens cap (1) (p. 15) 7 USB cable (1) (p. 126) 8 "Memory Stick" (1) (p. 93) 9 CD-ROM (SPVD-002 USB Driver) (1) (p. 126) q; Getting started Checking supplied accessories Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 q; Lens hood (1) (p. 18) qa Battery terminal cover (1) (p. 10) Contents of the recording cannot be...
... pack (1) (p. 10, 11) 5 A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 27, 56) 6 Lens cap (1) (p. 15) 7 USB cable (1) (p. 126) 8 "Memory Stick" (1) (p. 93) 9 CD-ROM (SPVD-002 USB Driver) (1) (p. 126) q; Getting started Checking supplied accessories Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 q; Lens hood (1) (p. 18) qa Battery terminal cover (1) (p. 10) Contents of the recording cannot be...
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Digital effect - PROGRAM AE - Self-timer recording Recording with the self-timer. (p. 107) 22 You can also record still images on the LCD screen or in the standby mode. Self-timer starts counting down from on "Memory Stick"s with the self-timer starts in the standby mode. To record ... for this operation. (1) Press (self-timer) in the viewfinder while your camcorder is finished. - To cancel self-timer recording Press (self-timer) so that the indicator disappears from 10 with the flash In MEMORY mode You cannot use the Remote Commander for convenience. Note The self-timer ...
Digital effect - PROGRAM AE - Self-timer recording Recording with the self-timer. (p. 107) 22 You can also record still images on the LCD screen or in the standby mode. Self-timer starts counting down from on "Memory Stick"s with the self-timer starts in the standby mode. To record ... for this operation. (1) Press (self-timer) in the viewfinder while your camcorder is finished. - To cancel self-timer recording Press (self-timer) so that the indicator disappears from 10 with the flash In MEMORY mode You cannot use the Remote Commander for convenience. Note The self-timer ...
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The still image is useful when you play back the still image on "Memory Stick"s. 29 Digital effect If you record a moving subject with tape photo recording function When you want to the standby mode. This mode is displayed ...in the viewfinder until a still image appears. To use the tape photo recording function using a video printer (not supplied). Besides the operation described here, your camcorder. Press PHOTO deeper. Advanced Recording Operations - The CAPTURE indicator appears. You can record still images on a tape - The still image on a 60-minute...
The still image is useful when you play back the still image on "Memory Stick"s. 29 Digital effect If you record a moving subject with tape photo recording function When you want to the standby mode. This mode is displayed ...in the viewfinder until a still image appears. To use the tape photo recording function using a video printer (not supplied). Besides the operation described here, your camcorder. Press PHOTO deeper. Advanced Recording Operations - The CAPTURE indicator appears. You can record still images on a tape - The still image on a 60-minute...
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...built-in a bright location. •When you record images with the flash, sound may flicker. When you record on "Memory Stick"s. Fader - Spotlight mode of PROGRAM AE - Digital effect - You cannot shoot images with the flash The possible shooting distance using the built-in flash is not easy to focus...light from the flash or cause lens shadow to prepare for 5 or more minutes after the flash pops up . This is because your camcorder for image capture. When playing back images recorded with the flash, it is shorter than when you record images with the flash during ...
...built-in a bright location. •When you record images with the flash, sound may flicker. When you record on "Memory Stick"s. Fader - Spotlight mode of PROGRAM AE - Digital effect - You cannot shoot images with the flash The possible shooting distance using the built-in flash is not easy to focus...light from the flash or cause lens shadow to prepare for 5 or more minutes after the flash pops up . This is because your camcorder for image capture. When playing back images recorded with the flash, it is shorter than when you record images with the flash during ...
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Besides the operation described here, your camcorder can enlarge still images recorded on "Memory Stick"s. (1) In the playback or playback pause mode, press PB ZOOM on your camcorder. t : The image moves leftward. (Turn the dial to upwards.) T : The image moves rightward. (Turn the dial to...image moves upwards. (3) Turn SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to "Memory Stick"s. Notes •You cannot process externally input scenes using the PB ZOOM function with your camcorder. •You cannot record images that you have processed using your camcorder as a player. To record images that you operate the ...
Besides the operation described here, your camcorder can enlarge still images recorded on "Memory Stick"s. (1) In the playback or playback pause mode, press PB ZOOM on your camcorder. t : The image moves leftward. (Turn the dial to upwards.) T : The image moves rightward. (Turn the dial to...image moves upwards. (3) Turn SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to "Memory Stick"s. Notes •You cannot process externally input scenes using the PB ZOOM function with your camcorder. •You cannot record images that you have processed using your camcorder as a player. To record images that you operate the ...
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...) to DV IN/OUT and to DV IN of cassette memory or letters on the "Memory Stick" index screen. You cannot dub the titles, display indicators or the contents of the DV products. The following functions do not work during digital editing: - You can connect one VCR only using the ... tape (or a tape you want to VCR. (4) Play back the recorded tape on your camcorder and the connected DV product. Set the input selector to -digital connection, video and audio signals are transmitted in digital form for high-quality editing. Refer to the operating instructions of the VCR. (3) Set the ...
...) to DV IN/OUT and to DV IN of cassette memory or letters on the "Memory Stick" index screen. You cannot dub the titles, display indicators or the contents of the DV products. The following functions do not work during digital editing: - You can connect one VCR only using the ... tape (or a tape you want to VCR. (4) Play back the recorded tape on your camcorder and the connected DV product. Set the input selector to -digital connection, video and audio signals are transmitted in digital form for high-quality editing. Refer to the operating instructions of the VCR. (3) Set the ...
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...remaining capacity of the "Memory Stick" in the following cases: • For 5 seconds after setting the POWER switch to MEMORY • For 5 seconds after inserting a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder in MEMORY or VCR mode • When the capacity of the "Memory Stick" VCR MEMORY VCR MEMORY Note on IMAGESIZE If...IMAGESIZE MOVIE SET IMAGESIZE REMAIN Mode Meaning POWER switch z SINGLE Not to 640 × 480. Customizing Your Camcorder 87 FINE To record still images in MEMORY mode • For 5 seconds after completing a moving pictures in 160 × 112 size. STANDARD To ...
...remaining capacity of the "Memory Stick" in the following cases: • For 5 seconds after setting the POWER switch to MEMORY • For 5 seconds after inserting a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder in MEMORY or VCR mode • When the capacity of the "Memory Stick" VCR MEMORY VCR MEMORY Note on IMAGESIZE If...IMAGESIZE MOVIE SET IMAGESIZE REMAIN Mode Meaning POWER switch z SINGLE Not to 640 × 480. Customizing Your Camcorder 87 FINE To record still images in MEMORY mode • For 5 seconds after completing a moving pictures in 160 × 112 size. STANDARD To ...
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...write a print mark on the "Memory Stick" is not required. • Do not turn the POWER switch or press any button while the display shows "FORMATTING. To protect selected images against accidental erasure (p. 134). Select FORMAT with this camcorder is set to protect images. "... the recorded still images you have superimposed. Meaning POWER switch To cancel print marks on the "Memory Stick." 88 MEMORY To format an inserted "Memory Stick." 1. VCR To search without using cassette memory (p. 51). VCR CAMERA To display the title you have superimposed (p. 79). To label a ...
...write a print mark on the "Memory Stick" is not required. • Do not turn the POWER switch or press any button while the display shows "FORMATTING. To protect selected images against accidental erasure (p. 134). Select FORMAT with this camcorder is set to protect images. "... the recorded still images you have superimposed. Meaning POWER switch To cancel print marks on the "Memory Stick." 88 MEMORY To format an inserted "Memory Stick." 1. VCR To search without using cassette memory (p. 51). VCR CAMERA To display the title you have superimposed (p. 79). To label a ...
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Note on the time indicator The internal clock of your camcorder operates on the data code of the tape and the "Memory Stick." The clock starts to move. (7) Press MENU to make the menu settings disappear. 1,7 2 3...the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial and pressing the dial by the time signal. If you do not use your camcorder will have been discharged (p. 153). First, set the year, then the month, the day, the hour ... dial. (4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to Tokyo time for the models sold in your camcorder for noon. 92 Resetting the date and time The default clock setting is recorded on a 12-...
Note on the time indicator The internal clock of your camcorder operates on the data code of the tape and the "Memory Stick." The clock starts to move. (7) Press MENU to make the menu settings disappear. 1,7 2 3...the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial and pressing the dial by the time signal. If you do not use your camcorder will have been discharged (p. 153). First, set the year, then the month, the day, the hour ... dial. (4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to Tokyo time for the models sold in your camcorder for noon. 92 Resetting the date and time The default clock setting is recorded on a 12-...
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... other equipment such as in a car parked in the following cases: - Extremely hot such as a personal computer etc., using the USB cable for "Memory Stick" supplied with your camcorder. Very humid or subject to LOCK. •We recommend backing up important data. •Image data may be damaged in the sun or under...
... other equipment such as in a car parked in the following cases: - Extremely hot such as a personal computer etc., using the USB cable for "Memory Stick" supplied with your camcorder. Very humid or subject to LOCK. •We recommend backing up important data. •Image data may be damaged in the sun or under...
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..., Inc. • All other equipment, format it with this manual. 94 "Memory Stick" and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • Windows and ActiveMovie, DirectShow are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in this camcorder. You cannot play back on your camcorder conform with the Design Rules for Camera File Systems universal standard established...
..., Inc. • All other equipment, format it with this manual. 94 "Memory Stick" and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • Windows and ActiveMovie, DirectShow are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in this camcorder. You cannot play back on your camcorder conform with the Design Rules for Camera File Systems universal standard established...
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If this occurs, use another "Memory Stick." 95 Do not turn the power off , eject a "Memory Stick" or remove the battery pack. MEMORY RELEASE While the access lamp is lit or flashing Do not shake or strike your camcorder because your camcorder is corrupted. Access lamp "Memory Stick" slot Ejecting a "Memory Stick" Slide MEMORY RELEASE in the "Memory Stick" slot as far as it can...
If this occurs, use another "Memory Stick." 95 Do not turn the power off , eject a "Memory Stick" or remove the battery pack. MEMORY RELEASE While the access lamp is lit or flashing Do not shake or strike your camcorder because your camcorder is corrupted. Access lamp "Memory Stick" slot Ejecting a "Memory Stick" Slide MEMORY RELEASE in the "Memory Stick" slot as far as it can...
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... press the dial. (5) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select QUALITY, then press the dial. (6) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to MEMORY or VCR. Using a "Memory Stick" - introduction Selecting still image quality mode You can select image quality mode in still image recording. Make sure that the LOCK switch is SUPER...
... press the dial. (5) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select QUALITY, then press the dial. (6) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to MEMORY or VCR. Using a "Memory Stick" - introduction Selecting still image quality mode You can select image quality mode in still image recording. Make sure that the LOCK switch is SUPER...
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... images. FINE (FINE) Use this mode when you can select 1152 × 864 or 640 × 480 image size in your camcorder. introduction Image quality settings Setting Meaning SUPER FINE (SFN) This is compressed to about 1/10. The image is the highest image quality... mode indicator is compressed to about 1/3. Differences in image quality mode Recorded images are shooting. The image is less than in memory. "Memory Stick" Operations Using a "Memory Stick" - The number of images you are compressed in JPEG format before being stored in FINE mode. STANDARD (STD) This is...
... images. FINE (FINE) Use this mode when you can select 1152 × 864 or 640 × 480 image size in your camcorder. introduction Image quality settings Setting Meaning SUPER FINE (SFN) This is compressed to about 1/10. The image is the highest image quality... mode indicator is compressed to about 1/3. Differences in image quality mode Recorded images are shooting. The image is less than in memory. "Memory Stick" Operations Using a "Memory Stick" - The number of images you are compressed in JPEG format before being stored in FINE mode. STANDARD (STD) This is...
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Using a "Memory Stick" - Moving pictures: 320 × 240 or 160 × 112 The default setting is 1152 × 864. The indicator changes as follows: Still images: 1152 640 ... picture), then press the dial. (5) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select IMAGESIZE, then press the dial. (6) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to 640 × 480.) The default setting is 320 × 240. (1) Set the POWER switch to select...
Using a "Memory Stick" - Moving pictures: 320 × 240 or 160 × 112 The default setting is 1152 × 864. The indicator changes as follows: Still images: 1152 640 ... picture), then press the dial. (5) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select IMAGESIZE, then press the dial. (6) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to 640 × 480.) The default setting is 320 × 240. (1) Set the POWER switch to select...
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... ZE 1152 864 RETURN 640 480 REMA I N 6 [ MENU ] : END 6 STILL SET MEMORY S E T ST I LL SET P I C MODE QUA L I TY I MAGES I ZE 640 480 RETURN REMA I N 12 [ MENU ] : END MEMORY S E T ST I LL SET MOV I E S E T PR I NT MARK P RO...MEMORY S E T MOV I E S E T I MAGES I ZE 320 240 REMA I N RETURN RE MA I N 5 min [ MENU ] : END MOVIE SET MEMOR Y S E T 320 MOV I E S E T I MAGES I ZE 320 240 REMA I N 160 112 RETURN REMA I N 5 min [ MENU ] : END MOVIE SET MEMORY S E T MOV I E S E T I MAGES I ZE 160 112 REMA I N RETURN REMA I N 1 0 min [ MENU ] : END 99 "Memory Stick" Operations Using a "Memory Stick...
... ZE 1152 864 RETURN 640 480 REMA I N 6 [ MENU ] : END 6 STILL SET MEMORY S E T ST I LL SET P I C MODE QUA L I TY I MAGES I ZE 640 480 RETURN REMA I N 12 [ MENU ] : END MEMORY S E T ST I LL SET MOV I E S E T PR I NT MARK P RO...MEMORY S E T MOV I E S E T I MAGES I ZE 320 240 REMA I N RETURN RE MA I N 5 min [ MENU ] : END MOVIE SET MEMOR Y S E T 320 MOV I E S E T I MAGES I ZE 320 240 REMA I N 160 112 RETURN REMA I N 5 min [ MENU ] : END MOVIE SET MEMORY S E T MOV I E S E T I MAGES I ZE 160 112 REMA I N RETURN REMA I N 1 0 min [ MENU ] : END 99 "Memory Stick" Operations Using a "Memory Stick...
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Approximate number of still images you can record on a "Memory Stick" The number of images you can record varies depending on which image quality mode and image size you select and the ...Maximum recording time 320 × 240 15 seconds 160 × 112 60 seconds Playback 1152 640 320 160 Note When images recorded on a camcorder in 1152 × 864 size are played back on a unit that does not support that size, the full image may not appear. ...215; 864 SUPER FINE (SFN) FINE (FINE) STANDARD (STD) 329 images 659 images 988 images 104 images 208 images 304 images Using a "Memory Stick" -
Approximate number of still images you can record on a "Memory Stick" The number of images you can record varies depending on which image quality mode and image size you select and the ...Maximum recording time 320 × 240 15 seconds 160 × 112 60 seconds Playback 1152 640 320 160 Note When images recorded on a camcorder in 1152 × 864 size are played back on a unit that does not support that size, the full image may not appear. ...215; 864 SUPER FINE (SFN) FINE (FINE) STANDARD (STD) 329 images 659 images 988 images 104 images 208 images 304 images Using a "Memory Stick" -