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... operational for using the camcorder • Do not hold both the DC plug and the Handycam Station and disconnect the AC Adaptor. • Be sure to a malfunction of your camcorder. 4 • When disconnecting the AC Adaptor from the Handycam Station, hold the camcorder by the following parts....8226; The LCD screen is manufactured using extremely high-precision technology, so over 99.99% of your camcorder off before inserting it into or removing it from the Handycam Station. LCD panel Battery cover Shoe cover • Before connecting your recordings on the supplied CDROM) On...
... operational for using the camcorder • Do not hold both the DC plug and the Handycam Station and disconnect the AC Adaptor. • Be sure to a malfunction of your camcorder. 4 • When disconnecting the AC Adaptor from the Handycam Station, hold the camcorder by the following parts....8226; The LCD screen is manufactured using extremely high-precision technology, so over 99.99% of your camcorder off before inserting it into or removing it from the Handycam Station. LCD panel Battery cover Shoe cover • Before connecting your recordings on the supplied CDROM) On...
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About the Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens, which was developed jointly by Carl Zeiss, in this manual • The images of the LCD screen used for ... screen language before using a digital still camera, and therefore may appear different. • The on-screen displays in each local language are captured using your camcorder if necessary (p. 16). On this manual for illustration purposes are used in Germany, and...
About the Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens, which was developed jointly by Carl Zeiss, in this manual • The images of the LCD screen used for ... screen language before using a digital still camera, and therefore may appear different. • The on-screen displays in each local language are captured using your camcorder if necessary (p. 16). On this manual for illustration purposes are used in Germany, and...
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... Contents Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items 9 Step 2: Charging the battery pack 10 Step 3: Turning the power on and holding your camcorder firmly ...........14 Step 4: Adjusting the LCD panel 15 Step 5: Using the touch panel 16 Changing the language setting 16 Checking the ...6: Setting the date and time 17 Step 7: Inserting a tape or a "Memory Stick Duo 18 Recording/Playback Recording/Playback with ease (Easy Handycam 20 Recording 22 Playback 23 Functions used for recording/playback, etc 24 Recording To use zoom To adjust the exposure for backlit subjects To adjust...
... Contents Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items 9 Step 2: Charging the battery pack 10 Step 3: Turning the power on and holding your camcorder firmly ...........14 Step 4: Adjusting the LCD panel 15 Step 5: Using the touch panel 16 Changing the language setting 16 Checking the ...6: Setting the date and time 17 Step 7: Inserting a tape or a "Memory Stick Duo 18 Recording/Playback Recording/Playback with ease (Easy Handycam 20 Recording 22 Playback 23 Functions used for recording/playback, etc 24 Recording To use zoom To adjust the exposure for backlit subjects To adjust...
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... Playing the picture on a TV 34 Using the Menu Using the menu items 36 Menu items 38 CAMERA SET menu 40 Settings to adjust your camcorder to connect external devices 65 Continued 7 EFFECT, etc.) EDIT/PLAY menu 49 Settings for the "Memory Stick Duo" (QUALITY/IMAGE SIZE/ALL ERASE/ NEW...
... Playing the picture on a TV 34 Using the Menu Using the menu items 36 Menu items 38 CAMERA SET menu 40 Settings to adjust your camcorder to connect external devices 65 Continued 7 EFFECT, etc.) EDIT/PLAY menu 49 Settings for the "Memory Stick Duo" (QUALITY/IMAGE SIZE/ALL ERASE/ NEW...
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... a DVD (Direct Access to "Click to DVD 73 Connecting an analog VCR to the computer via your camcorder (Signal convert function 76 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 78 Warning indicators and messages 94 Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad 98 Usable cassette tapes 99 About the "Memory Stick 100 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 102...
... a DVD (Direct Access to "Click to DVD 73 Connecting an analog VCR to the computer via your camcorder (Signal convert function 76 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 78 Warning indicators and messages 94 Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad 98 Usable cassette tapes 99 About the "Memory Stick 100 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 102...
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... adaptor (1) (p. 100) Wrist strap (1) • To attach the Wrist strap Getting Started AC Adaptor (1) (p. 10) Power cord (1) (p. 10) Handycam Station (1) (p. 10) Folding the tip of that you have following items supplied with your camcorder. The number in the parentheses indicates the number of the string makes it easier to run the string...
... adaptor (1) (p. 100) Wrist strap (1) • To attach the Wrist strap Getting Started AC Adaptor (1) (p. 10) Power cord (1) (p. 10) Handycam Station (1) (p. 10) Folding the tip of that you have following items supplied with your camcorder. The number in the parentheses indicates the number of the string makes it easier to run the string...
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... the top of the arrow to open it clicks. 6 Connect the power cord to the AC Adaptor and the wall outlet. 10 DC IN jack Handycam DC plug Station Power cord To the wall outlet AC Adaptor 1 Slide the battery cover in the direction of the mark on the... Handycam Station. With the mark facing up to OFF (CHG). (The default setting.) 5 Connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack on your camcorder. • Only the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (NPFA50) can charge the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack...
... the top of the arrow to open it clicks. 6 Connect the power cord to the AC Adaptor and the wall outlet. 10 DC IN jack Handycam DC plug Station Power cord To the wall outlet AC Adaptor 1 Slide the battery cover in the direction of the mark on the... Handycam Station. With the mark facing up to OFF (CHG). (The default setting.) 5 Connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack on your camcorder. • Only the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (NPFA50) can charge the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack...
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...and charging starts.The CHG (charge) lamp turns off the power, then connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack on the Handycam Station properly aligned as shown in the illustration and gently push down at the point indicated by the arrow to a power source such ...To the wall outlet AC Adaptor Continued 11 Getting Started 7 Install the camcorder onto the Handycam Station. Open the interface connector cover. Place the camcorder on your camcorder. • You can operate your camcorder connected to fully install. The battery pack will not lose its charge in the ...
...and charging starts.The CHG (charge) lamp turns off the power, then connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack on the Handycam Station properly aligned as shown in the illustration and gently push down at the point indicated by the arrow to a power source such ...To the wall outlet AC Adaptor Continued 11 Getting Started 7 Install the camcorder onto the Handycam Station. Open the interface connector cover. Place the camcorder on your camcorder. • You can operate your camcorder connected to fully install. The battery pack will not lose its charge in the ...
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... for an extended period (p. 102). Open the battery cover and slide the battery out with your camcorder off and then press the RELEASE button and remove the camcorder from the Handycam Station. To remove the battery pack Turn off and zooming. Playing time Approximate time (min.) available...recording time shows the time when you use a fully charged battery pack. Step 2: Charging the battery pack (continued) To remove your camcorder from the Handycam Station Turn the power of your finger at the point indicated by the circle in the illustration. The battery pack is...
... for an extended period (p. 102). Open the battery cover and slide the battery out with your camcorder off and then press the RELEASE button and remove the camcorder from the Handycam Station. To remove the battery pack Turn off and zooming. Playing time Approximate time (min.) available...recording time shows the time when you use a fully charged battery pack. Step 2: Charging the battery pack (continued) To remove your camcorder from the Handycam Station Turn the power of your finger at the point indicated by the circle in the illustration. The battery pack is...
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... with any malfunction occurs while using the AC Adaptor. On the AC Adaptor • Use the nearby wall outlet when using your camcorder. • Do not use your camcorder or the Handycam Station, even when the power cord is still supplied to it while connected to 86 °F) is recommended.) • The recording...
... with any malfunction occurs while using the AC Adaptor. On the AC Adaptor • Use the nearby wall outlet when using your camcorder. • Do not use your camcorder or the Handycam Station, even when the power cord is still supplied to it while connected to 86 °F) is recommended.) • The recording...
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... time of the arrow to turn on the respective lamp. CAMERA-MEM: To record on a tape. Step 3: Turning the power on and holding your camcorder without any operation attempted for approximately 5 minutes, to save battery power. ([A.SHUT OFF], p. 53). If the POWER switch is set to CAMERA-TAPE ... date and time will be displayed on the LCD screen for the first time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears (p. 17). 2 Hold the camcorder correctly. POWER switch 1 Slide the POWER switch repeatedly in the direction of purchase, the power will be set to turn off automatically if you leave...
... time of the arrow to turn on the respective lamp. CAMERA-MEM: To record on a tape. Step 3: Turning the power on and holding your camcorder without any operation attempted for approximately 5 minutes, to save battery power. ([A.SHUT OFF], p. 53). If the POWER switch is set to CAMERA-TAPE ... date and time will be displayed on the LCD screen for the first time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears (p. 17). 2 Hold the camcorder correctly. POWER switch 1 Slide the POWER switch repeatedly in the direction of purchase, the power will be set to turn off automatically if you leave...
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... hold DISP/BATT INFO for a few seconds until appears. Step 4: Adjusting the LCD panel The LCD panel Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (), then rotate it to the best angle to record or play (). 180 degrees (max.) 90 degrees (max.) 2 Getting Started 1 DISP/BATT ...INFO 90 Degrees to the camcorder • Do not press the buttons on the LCD backlight, press and hold DISP/BATT INFO for a few seconds until disappears. • See [LCD ...
... hold DISP/BATT INFO for a few seconds until appears. Step 4: Adjusting the LCD panel The LCD panel Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (), then rotate it to the best angle to record or play (). 180 degrees (max.) 90 degrees (max.) 2 Getting Started 1 DISP/BATT ...INFO 90 Degrees to the camcorder • Do not press the buttons on the LCD backlight, press and hold DISP/BATT INFO for a few seconds until disappears. • See [LCD ...
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...midday, set it to step 4 when you do not set the date and time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears every time you turn on your camcorder for about 2 months, the built-in rechargeable battery gets discharged and the date and time settings may be cleared from the memory. Step 6: Setting ...the date and time Getting Started Set the date and time when using this camcorder for the first time. 1 Touch [MENU]. 60min -:--:-- POWER switch Skip to 12:00 AM. LANGUAGE PROGRAM AE OK 3 Select [CLOCK SET] with ...
...midday, set it to step 4 when you do not set the date and time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears every time you turn on your camcorder for about 2 months, the built-in rechargeable battery gets discharged and the date and time settings may be cleared from the memory. Step 6: Setting ...the date and time Getting Started Set the date and time when using this camcorder for the first time. 1 Touch [MENU]. 60min -:--:-- POWER switch Skip to 12:00 AM. LANGUAGE PROGRAM AE OK 3 Select [CLOCK SET] with ...
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Do not shake or knock your camcorder is reading/writing data. Getting Started To eject a "Memory Stick Duo" Lightly push the "Memory Stick Duo" in once. • When the access lamp is lit or flashing, your camcorder, turn the power off, eject the "Memory Stick Duo," or remove the battery pack. Otherwise, image data may be damaged. 19
Do not shake or knock your camcorder is reading/writing data. Getting Started To eject a "Memory Stick Duo" Lightly push the "Memory Stick Duo" in once. • When the access lamp is lit or flashing, your camcorder, turn the power off, eject the "Memory Stick Duo," or remove the battery pack. Otherwise, image data may be damaged. 19
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To record in mirror mode Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (), then rotate it further for backlit subjects, press BACK LIGHT to display . To use zoom Move the power zoom lever slightly ... 41. Recording To use a tripod Attach the tripod (optional: the length of view: (Wide angle) Close view: (Telephoto) • The minimum distance required between your camcorder and the subject to the tripod receptacle using a tripod screw. Playback Viewing pictures with the LCD screen facing out (p. 15).
To record in mirror mode Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (), then rotate it further for backlit subjects, press BACK LIGHT to display . To use zoom Move the power zoom lever slightly ... 41. Recording To use a tripod Attach the tripod (optional: the length of view: (Wide angle) Close view: (Telephoto) • The minimum distance required between your camcorder and the subject to the tripod receptacle using a tripod screw. Playback Viewing pictures with the LCD screen facing out (p. 15).
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...motion, zoom or overlap effects. To use PB zoom You can magnify pictures from about 1.1 to [ON]. - FANCY Pictures appear with the camcorder mounted on the Handycam Station or not (p. 10). Recording/Playback • You can enjoy SLIDE SHOW PLUS with decorative flower images and zoom or wipe ... CLOCK DISP When set . Setting the POWER switch to a wall outlet using SLIDE SHOW PLUS for an extended period of time, connect your camcorder to OFF (CHG) when not viewing SLIDE SHOW PLUS. • You can select the first picture for SLIDE SHOW PLUS. - STANDARD Shows...
...motion, zoom or overlap effects. To use PB zoom You can magnify pictures from about 1.1 to [ON]. - FANCY Pictures appear with the camcorder mounted on the Handycam Station or not (p. 10). Recording/Playback • You can enjoy SLIDE SHOW PLUS with decorative flower images and zoom or wipe ... CLOCK DISP When set . Setting the POWER switch to a wall outlet using SLIDE SHOW PLUS for an extended period of time, connect your camcorder to OFF (CHG) when not viewing SLIDE SHOW PLUS. • You can select the first picture for SLIDE SHOW PLUS. - STANDARD Shows...
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... all the settings, including the setting of the date and time. (Menu items customized on the screen, press the button several times to operate your camcorder. Internal stereo microphone When an external microphone is connected, the audio input from the external microphone takes precedence over others.
... all the settings, including the setting of the date and time. (Menu items customized on the screen, press the button several times to operate your camcorder. Internal stereo microphone When an external microphone is connected, the audio input from the external microphone takes precedence over others.
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... the next folder. : Touch / to move to play back. wa 7 Data file name Picture number/Total number of recorded pictures in the camcorder, (STOP) changes to ("Memory Stick Duo" playback) if a tape is a reference page. Viewing movies On a tape 1 2 qs 4 5 Viewing still images 1 qf qg qh ws wd...
... the next folder. : Touch / to move to play back. wa 7 Data file name Picture number/Total number of recorded pictures in the camcorder, (STOP) changes to ("Memory Stick Duo" playback) if a tape is a reference page. Viewing movies On a tape 1 2 qs 4 5 Viewing still images 1 qf qg qh ws wd...
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... back. Reviewing the most recent recording (END SEARCH) [END SEARCH] will not work once you eject the cassette after you stopped the tape. Then, your camcorder is not played back during the search. 1 Touch . 60min STBY 0:00:00 EDIT 2 Touch and hold (to go backward)/ (to go forward) and... of the scene recorded just before you have recorded on the screen. Searching manually (EDIT SEARCH) You can view about 5 seconds, and the camcorder enters the standby mode at the point where you want the recording to the standby. 31 The sound is set to start the next recording...
... back. Reviewing the most recent recording (END SEARCH) [END SEARCH] will not work once you eject the cassette after you stopped the tape. Then, your camcorder is not played back during the search. 1 Touch . 60min STBY 0:00:00 EDIT 2 Touch and hold (to go backward)/ (to go forward) and... of the scene recorded just before you have recorded on the screen. Searching manually (EDIT SEARCH) You can view about 5 seconds, and the camcorder enters the standby mode at the point where you want the recording to the standby. 31 The sound is set to start the next recording...
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...; Power zoom (p. 24) DISPLAY (p. 16) Memory control buttons (Index*, -/+, Memory playback) (p. 23) * These buttons do not work during Easy Handycam operation. 32 • Aim the Remote Commander towards the remote sensor to locate later on the tape. Insulation sheet 6 1 7 q; 2 8 3 4 5 9 ...58155; PHOTO (p. 22) The on-screen image when you want to operate your camcorder (p. 26). • To change the battery, see page 107. The tape stops automatically when the tape counter reaches "0:00:00." 4 Press PLAY ...
...; Power zoom (p. 24) DISPLAY (p. 16) Memory control buttons (Index*, -/+, Memory playback) (p. 23) * These buttons do not work during Easy Handycam operation. 32 • Aim the Remote Commander towards the remote sensor to locate later on the tape. Insulation sheet 6 1 7 q; 2 8 3 4 5 9 ...58155; PHOTO (p. 22) The on-screen image when you want to operate your camcorder (p. 26). • To change the battery, see page 107. The tape stops automatically when the tape counter reaches "0:00:00." 4 Press PLAY ...