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... for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules. Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium-Ion batteries. 3 These limits are recyclable. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is encouraged to... digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. You can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used rechargeable batteries to the collection and recycling location nearest you. This equipment generates, uses, and can help . and CANADA CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, ...
... for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules. Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium-Ion batteries. 3 These limits are recyclable. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is encouraged to... digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. You can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used rechargeable batteries to the collection and recycling location nearest you. This equipment generates, uses, and can help . and CANADA CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, ...
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... Start Guide - Recording on a tape 10 - Recording on a "Memory Stick" 12 Getting Started Using this manual 14 Step 1 Preparing the power supply ... 18 Installing the battery pack 18 Charging the battery pack 19 Connecting to a wall outlet 24 Step 2 Setting the date and time ........ 26 Step 3 Inserting a cassette 28 Recording -
... Start Guide - Recording on a tape 10 - Recording on a "Memory Stick" 12 Getting Started Using this manual 14 Step 1 Preparing the power supply ... 18 Installing the battery pack 18 Charging the battery pack 19 Connecting to a wall outlet 24 Step 2 Setting the date and time ........ 26 Step 3 Inserting a cassette 28 Recording -
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... video cassette 237 About the "Memory Stick 240 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 242 About i.LINK 244 Using your camcorder abroad .......... 246 Maintenance information and precautions 247 Specifications 253 • ,... and are trademarks. • i.LINK and are trademarks. • "InfoLITHIUM" is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • "Memory Stick," and "MagicGate Memory Stick" are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "Memory Stick Duo" and are trademarks of Sony...
... video cassette 237 About the "Memory Stick 240 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 242 About i.LINK 244 Using your camcorder abroad .......... 246 Maintenance information and precautions 247 Specifications 253 • ,... and are trademarks. • i.LINK and are trademarks. • "InfoLITHIUM" is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • "Memory Stick," and "MagicGate Memory Stick" are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "Memory Stick Duo" and are trademarks of Sony...
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... sure that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder. 1 2 or RMT-814 3 RMT-708 4 5 6 Stereo or Monaural 7 8 9 q; 1 Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 264) RMT-814: RMT-708: 2 AC-L15A/L15B AC Adaptor (1), Power cord (1) (p. 19) 3 NP-FM30 Rechargeable Battery Pack (1) (p. 18, 19) 4 Size AA (R6) battery for Remote Commander (2) (p. 264) 5 A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 51, 94...
... sure that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder. 1 2 or RMT-814 3 RMT-708 4 5 6 Stereo or Monaural 7 8 9 q; 1 Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 264) RMT-814: RMT-708: 2 AC-L15A/L15B AC Adaptor (1), Power cord (1) (p. 19) 3 NP-FM30 Rechargeable Battery Pack (1) (p. 18, 19) 4 Size AA (R6) battery for Remote Commander (2) (p. 264) 5 A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 51, 94...
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... the cassette properly with its v mark facing up . 3 Close the cassette compartment by pressing on a tape of your camcorder outdoors (p. 18). Connecting the power cord (p. 24) Use the battery pack when using your camcorder. Open the DC IN jack cover. Power cord Connect the plug with the cassette window facing up . Quick Start...
... the cassette properly with its v mark facing up . 3 Close the cassette compartment by pressing on a tape of your camcorder outdoors (p. 18). Connecting the power cord (p. 24) Use the battery pack when using your camcorder. Open the DC IN jack cover. Power cord Connect the plug with the cassette window facing up . Quick Start...
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... POWER ME CR OFF(CHG) CAM Viewfinder View a picture placing your eye against this part when the LCD panel is not attached when you purchase your camcorder by the viewfinder, the LCD panel, or the battery pack. * Modes on the POWER switch vary depending on models (p. 16). 11 REW 3 Press N...before recording (p. 26). Adjust the viewfinder lens to record the date and time for a picture, set up your camcorder. 3 Open the LCD panel while pressing OPEN. When you want to your camcorder, the clock is black and white. 4 Press START/STOP. If you purchase your eyesight (p. 35). PLAY CR...
... POWER ME CR OFF(CHG) CAM Viewfinder View a picture placing your eye against this part when the LCD panel is not attached when you purchase your camcorder by the viewfinder, the LCD panel, or the battery pack. * Modes on the POWER switch vary depending on models (p. 16). 11 REW 3 Press N...before recording (p. 26). Adjust the viewfinder lens to record the date and time for a picture, set up your camcorder. 3 Open the LCD panel while pressing OPEN. When you want to your camcorder, the clock is black and white. 4 Press START/STOP. If you purchase your eyesight (p. 35). PLAY CR...
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Connecting the power cord (p. 24) Use the battery pack when using your camcorder. Open the DC IN jack cover. "Memory Stick" slot b mark When ejecting the "Memory Stick," press the "Memory Stick" once lightly. 12 Quick Start Guide - ... "( )" for more information. Power cord Connect the plug with the b mark facing the LCD panel as illustrated. Recording on a "Memory Stick" Quick Start Guide This chapter introduces you to the basic features to record on a "Memory Stick" of your camcorder outdoors (p. 18). See the page in the "Memory Stick" slot as far...
Connecting the power cord (p. 24) Use the battery pack when using your camcorder. Open the DC IN jack cover. "Memory Stick" slot b mark When ejecting the "Memory Stick," press the "Memory Stick" once lightly. 12 Quick Start Guide - ... "( )" for more information. Power cord Connect the plug with the b mark facing the LCD panel as illustrated. Recording on a "Memory Stick" Quick Start Guide This chapter introduces you to the basic features to record on a "Memory Stick" of your camcorder outdoors (p. 18). See the page in the "Memory Stick" slot as far...
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... last recorded image is black and white. The picture in the viewfinder is displayed. PLAY Press MEMORY +/- Viewfinder View a picture placing your camcorder by the viewfinder, the LCD panel or the battery pack. 13 LOCK switch V POWER OFF(CHG) CAM CR ME 4 Press PHOTO lightly. 5 Press PHOTO deeper. Monitoring the playback still images...
... last recorded image is black and white. The picture in the viewfinder is displayed. PLAY Press MEMORY +/- Viewfinder View a picture placing your camcorder by the viewfinder, the LCD panel or the battery pack. 13 LOCK switch V POWER OFF(CHG) CAM CR ME 4 Press PHOTO lightly. 5 Press PHOTO deeper. Monitoring the playback still images...
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BATT (battery) release lever If you install the large-capacity battery pack If you install the NP-FM70/QM71/QM71D/FM90/FM91/QM91/QM91D battery pack on your camcorder, extend the viewfinder. 18 Step 1 Preparing the power supply Installing the battery pack (1) Lift up the viewfinder. (2) Slide the battery pack down until it clicks. 1 2 To remove the battery pack (1) Lift up the viewfinder. (2) Slide the battery pack out in the direction of the arrow while pressing the BATT (battery) release lever down.
BATT (battery) release lever If you install the large-capacity battery pack If you install the NP-FM70/QM71/QM71D/FM90/FM91/QM91/QM91D battery pack on your camcorder, extend the viewfinder. 18 Step 1 Preparing the power supply Installing the battery pack (1) Lift up the viewfinder. (2) Slide the battery pack down until it clicks. 1 2 To remove the battery pack (1) Lift up the viewfinder. (2) Slide the battery pack out in the direction of the arrow while pressing the BATT (battery) release lever down.
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... ERMAORY 1 2 19 Getting Started Step 1 Preparing the power supply Charging the battery pack Use the battery pack after charging it for details of "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack. (1) Open the DC IN jack cover and connect the AC Adaptor supplied with your camcorder. Your camcorder operates only with the plug's v mark facing up when charging begins. The... power cord to the AC Adaptor. (3) Connect the power cord to a wall outlet. (4) Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG). See page 242 for your camcorder to the DC IN jack with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (M series).
... ERMAORY 1 2 19 Getting Started Step 1 Preparing the power supply Charging the battery pack Use the battery pack after charging it for details of "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack. (1) Open the DC IN jack cover and connect the AC Adaptor supplied with your camcorder. Your camcorder operates only with the plug's v mark facing up when charging begins. The... power cord to the AC Adaptor. (3) Connect the power cord to a wall outlet. (4) Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG). See page 242 for your camcorder to the DC IN jack with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (M series).
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... the DC plug of the battery (BATTERY INFO) Open the LCD panel while pressing OPEN, then press BATT INFO. Note Prevent metallic objects from the wall outlet as soon as percentage and recordable time with the metal parts on your camcorder. The BATTERY INFO is displayed in the ...following cases: - CALCULATING BATTERY INFO... If any trouble occurs with this unit, disconnect the plug from coming into contact with the LCD screen/viewfinder. To display the BATTERY INFO longer Press BATT INFO again...
... the DC plug of the battery (BATTERY INFO) Open the LCD panel while pressing OPEN, then press BATT INFO. Note Prevent metallic objects from the wall outlet as soon as percentage and recordable time with the metal parts on your camcorder. The BATTERY INFO is displayed in the ...following cases: - CALCULATING BATTERY INFO... If any trouble occurs with this unit, disconnect the plug from coming into contact with the LCD screen/viewfinder. To display the BATTERY INFO longer Press BATT INFO again...
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This unit is correct. The "InfoLITHIUM" is a lithium ion battery pack that the indication is compatible with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery. TM SERIES Charging time Battery pack NP-FM30 (supplied) NP-FM50 NP-FM70 NP-QM71/QM71D NP-FM90 NP-FM91/... operate Charge the battery pack fully again so that can exchange data such as battery consumption with compatible electronic equipment. Your camcorder operates only with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (M series). The charging time may increase if the battery's temperature is "InfoLITHIUM"? "InfoLITHIUM" M series battery packs have the mark...
This unit is correct. The "InfoLITHIUM" is a lithium ion battery pack that the indication is compatible with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery. TM SERIES Charging time Battery pack NP-FM30 (supplied) NP-FM50 NP-FM70 NP-QM71/QM71D NP-FM90 NP-FM91/... operate Charge the battery pack fully again so that can exchange data such as battery consumption with compatible electronic equipment. Your camcorder operates only with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (M series). The charging time may increase if the battery's temperature is "InfoLITHIUM"? "InfoLITHIUM" M series battery packs have the mark...
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...NP-QM71/QM71D 415 205 NP-FM90 540 270 NP-FM91/QM91/QM91D 625 310 Recording with the LCD screen Continuous Typical* 80 40 130 70 270 145 315 165 410 215 475 250 Battery pack Recording with the viewfinder Continuous Typical* NP-FM30 (supplied) 115 55 NP-FM50 185 90 ...NP-QM71/QM71D 445 220 NP-FM90 580 285 NP-FM91/QM91/QM91D 670 330 Recording with the LCD screen Continuous Typical* 85 40 140 70 295 145 340 165 450 220 520 255 Battery pack Recording with the viewfinder Continuous Typical* NP-FM30 (supplied) 165 80 NP-FM50 265 130 NP...
...NP-QM71/QM71D 415 205 NP-FM90 540 270 NP-FM91/QM91/QM91D 625 310 Recording with the LCD screen Continuous Typical* 80 40 130 70 270 145 315 165 410 215 475 250 Battery pack Recording with the viewfinder Continuous Typical* NP-FM30 (supplied) 115 55 NP-FM50 185 90 ...NP-QM71/QM71D 445 220 NP-FM90 580 285 NP-FM91/QM91/QM91D 670 330 Recording with the LCD screen Continuous Typical* 85 40 140 70 295 145 340 165 450 220 520 255 Battery pack Recording with the viewfinder Continuous Typical* NP-FM30 (supplied) 165 80 NP-FM50 265 130 NP...
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... (supplied) NP-FM50 NP-FM70 NP-QM71/QM71D NP-FM90 NP-FM91/QM91/QM91D Playing on the LCD screen 80 135 285 335 435 505 Playing with the LCD closed 120 195 400 465 600 695 Battery pack NP-FM30 (supplied) NP-FM50 NP-FM70 NP-QM71/QM71D NP-FM90 NP-FM91/QM91.../QM91D Playing on the LCD screen 90 150 310 365 475 550 Playing with the LCD closed 130 210 430 505 655 755 Battery pack NP-FM30 (supplied) NP-FM50 NP-FM70 NP-QM71/QM71D NP-FM90 NP-FM91/QM91...
... (supplied) NP-FM50 NP-FM70 NP-QM71/QM71D NP-FM90 NP-FM91/QM91/QM91D Playing on the LCD screen 80 135 285 335 435 505 Playing with the LCD closed 120 195 400 465 600 695 Battery pack NP-FM30 (supplied) NP-FM50 NP-FM70 NP-QM71/QM71D NP-FM90 NP-FM91/QM91.../QM91D Playing on the LCD screen 90 150 310 365 475 550 Playing with the LCD closed 130 210 430 505 655 755 Battery pack NP-FM30 (supplied) NP-FM50 NP-FM70 NP-QM71/QM71D NP-FM90 NP-FM91/QM91...
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... at 25°C (77°F). system. The battery life will be shorter if you power it from a wall outlet using the AC Adaptor. (1) Open the DC IN jack cover, and connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack on your camcorder in the Digital8 The playing time of between 10°C to... 30°C (50°F to a wall outlet. 1 2, 3 24 system is reduced You can charge the battery in the Hi8 /standard 8 mm by about 20%. Playback time The table...
... at 25°C (77°F). system. The battery life will be shorter if you power it from a wall outlet using the AC Adaptor. (1) Open the DC IN jack cover, and connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack on your camcorder in the Digital8 The playing time of between 10°C to... 30°C (50°F to a wall outlet. 1 2, 3 24 system is reduced You can charge the battery in the Hi8 /standard 8 mm by about 20%. Playback time The table...
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While using the AC Adaptor, if any power if the power cord is connected to cut off . This means that the battery pack cannot supply any trouble occurs with this unit, disconnect the plug from the AC power source (house current) as long as possible to ...the AC Adaptor near a wall outlet. Using a car battery Use Sony Car Battery Adaptor (optional). Notes •The AC Adaptor can supply power even if the battery pack is attached to the operating instructions of the Car Battery Adaptor for further information. 25 Refer to your camcorder. •The DC IN jack has "source priority." ...
While using the AC Adaptor, if any power if the power cord is connected to cut off . This means that the battery pack cannot supply any trouble occurs with this unit, disconnect the plug from the AC power source (house current) as long as possible to ...the AC Adaptor near a wall outlet. Using a car battery Use Sony Car Battery Adaptor (optional). Notes •The AC Adaptor can supply power even if the battery pack is attached to the operating instructions of the Car Battery Adaptor for further information. 25 Refer to your camcorder. •The DC IN jack has "source priority." ...
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... about three months, the date and time settings may be cleared from memory (bars may appear) because the built-in rechargeable battery will be displayed each time when you use your camcorder for the first time. Set the year, then the month, the day, the hour and then the minute. (1) Set the... POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY, and then press MENU to display the menu settings.* (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select CLOCK SET in battery fully. Set...
... about three months, the date and time settings may be cleared from memory (bars may appear) because the built-in rechargeable battery will be displayed each time when you use your camcorder for the first time. Set the year, then the month, the day, the hour and then the minute. (1) Set the... POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY, and then press MENU to display the menu settings.* (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select CLOCK SET in battery fully. Set...
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If you recorded and the next scene is to save battery power and to prevent battery and tape wear. Basics Recording a picture Note on your camcorder. The LOCK switch is inserted Your camcorder automatically turns off. To enable smooth transition Transition between scenes may not be smooth. •The ... standby mode for a certain period *2) while the cassette is set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) once, then turn off your camcorder does not turn it to MEMORY accidentally. When you record some scenes in the menu settings (p. 219). However, check the following: -...
If you recorded and the next scene is to save battery power and to prevent battery and tape wear. Basics Recording a picture Note on your camcorder. The LOCK switch is inserted Your camcorder automatically turns off. To enable smooth transition Transition between scenes may not be smooth. •The ... standby mode for a certain period *2) while the cassette is set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) once, then turn off your camcorder does not turn it to MEMORY accidentally. When you record some scenes in the menu settings (p. 219). However, check the following: -...
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...When you adjust angles of the LCD panel, make sure if the LCD panel is automatically turned off. Note When using your camcorder to 90 degrees. Recording a picture After recording (1) Set the POWER switch to the lens side (from your camcorder Remove the battery pack from the initial opening position...). 180° 90° When closing the LCD panel, set it vertically until it clicks, and swing it into the camcorder body. The LCD panel moves about 90 degrees to the viewfinder...
...When you adjust angles of the LCD panel, make sure if the LCD panel is automatically turned off. Note When using your camcorder to 90 degrees. Recording a picture After recording (1) Set the POWER switch to the lens side (from your camcorder Remove the battery pack from the initial opening position...). 180° 90° When closing the LCD panel, set it vertically until it clicks, and swing it into the camcorder body. The LCD panel moves about 90 degrees to the viewfinder...
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...to make the menu settings disappear. Select LCD B.L. Basics Recording a picture Adjusting the brightness of the LCD screen (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA, VCR/PLAYER or MEMORY.* (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select LCD BRIGHT in in the menu settings when using the battery pack (p. 216). •Even if... you adjust the LCD screen backlight, the recorded picture will not be affected. * Modes on the POWER switch vary ...
...to make the menu settings disappear. Select LCD B.L. Basics Recording a picture Adjusting the brightness of the LCD screen (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA, VCR/PLAYER or MEMORY.* (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select LCD BRIGHT in in the menu settings when using the battery pack (p. 216). •Even if... you adjust the LCD screen backlight, the recorded picture will not be affected. * Modes on the POWER switch vary ...