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... preserve our environment by Sony. • Dispose of rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800-8228837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/ Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium-Ion batteries. For customers in the instructions. To handle the recorded images on your camcorder is turned off, AC...only. Observe the following cautions. • Do not disassemble. • Do not crush and do not expose the battery pack to any malfunction occurs while using your camcorder. • Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in a narrow space, such as described in the U.S.A. Excessive ...
... preserve our environment by Sony. • Dispose of rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800-8228837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/ Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium-Ion batteries. For customers in the instructions. To handle the recorded images on your camcorder is turned off, AC...only. Observe the following cautions. • Do not disassemble. • Do not crush and do not expose the battery pack to any malfunction occurs while using your camcorder. • Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in a narrow space, such as described in the U.S.A. Excessive ...
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...SONY (7669). If you have any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this first (Continued) For customers in the U.S.A. CAUTION You are designed to operate this product, you may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate Perchlorate Material: Lithium battery...technician for a digital device pursuant to radio communications. 6 However, there is subject to Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-AX2000 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. UL is for a Class B digital device, pursuant to the following measures: - Address: 16530 Via Esprillo,...
...SONY (7669). If you have any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this first (Continued) For customers in the U.S.A. CAUTION You are designed to operate this product, you may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate Perchlorate Material: Lithium battery...technician for a digital device pursuant to radio communications. 6 However, there is subject to Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-AX2000 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. UL is for a Class B digital device, pursuant to the following measures: - Address: 16530 Via Esprillo,...
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... sources, especially the sun will be erased by adjusting the shutter speed (p. 32). About temperature of your camcorder and battery pack • Your camcorder has a protective function that disables recording or playback if the temperature of recording opportunities cannot be some tiny ...battery 10 pack is not available under fluorescent lights. The subjects passing by placing it is not possible due to the copyright laws. • Because of your camcorder. In this device by always closing the lens cover or by the frame rapidly might appear crooked depending on other media...
... sources, especially the sun will be erased by adjusting the shutter speed (p. 32). About temperature of your camcorder and battery pack • Your camcorder has a protective function that disables recording or playback if the temperature of recording opportunities cannot be some tiny ...battery 10 pack is not available under fluorescent lights. The subjects passing by placing it is not possible due to the copyright laws. • Because of your camcorder. In this device by always closing the lens cover or by the frame rapidly might appear crooked depending on other media...
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... Step 1: Checking supplied items 15 Step 2: Attaching the lens hood with lens cover 16 Step 3: Charging the battery pack 17 Step 4: Turning the power on and holding your camcorder properly ..... 19 Step 5: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder 20 Step 6: Setting the date and time 22 ...setting 23 Step 7: Inserting a memory card 23 Recording/Playback Recording 25 Selecting the recording format 27 Changing the settings of your camcorder recordings 29 Adjusting the zoom 29 Adjusting the focus manually 30 Adjusting the image brightness 31 Adjusting to natural color (White balance 33...
... Step 1: Checking supplied items 15 Step 2: Attaching the lens hood with lens cover 16 Step 3: Charging the battery pack 17 Step 4: Turning the power on and holding your camcorder properly ..... 19 Step 5: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder 20 Step 6: Setting the date and time 22 ...setting 23 Step 7: Inserting a memory card 23 Recording/Playback Recording 25 Selecting the recording format 27 Changing the settings of your camcorder recordings 29 Adjusting the zoom 29 Adjusting the focus manually 30 Adjusting the image brightness 31 Adjusting to natural color (White balance 33...
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... 97 File/folder structure on the memory card 98 Maintenance and precautions 99 About the AVCHD format 99 About the "Memory Stick" media 99 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 100 About x.v.Color 101 About handling of your camcorder 102 Specifications 105 Quick Reference Identifying parts and controls 109 Wireless Remote Commander 113 Screen indicators...
... 97 File/folder structure on the memory card 98 Maintenance and precautions 99 About the AVCHD format 99 About the "Memory Stick" media 99 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 100 About x.v.Color 101 About handling of your camcorder 102 Specifications 105 Quick Reference Identifying parts and controls 109 Wireless Remote Commander 113 Screen indicators...
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...not included. AC Adaptor (AC-L100C) (1) (p. 17) Large eyecup (1) (p. 21) Rechargeable battery pack (NP-F570) (1) (p. 17, 100) Power cord (mains lead) (1) (p. 17) Lens hood with your camcorder. The number in the parentheses indicates the number of memory cards that you have following items supplied... is already installed. Getting Started Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that you can use on your camcorder. Component video cable (1) (p. 51) CD-ROM "Content Management Utility" (1) Operating Guide (1) A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 51) USB cable (1) (p. ...
...not included. AC Adaptor (AC-L100C) (1) (p. 17) Large eyecup (1) (p. 21) Rechargeable battery pack (NP-F570) (1) (p. 17, 100) Power cord (mains lead) (1) (p. 17) Lens hood with your camcorder. The number in the parentheses indicates the number of memory cards that you have following items supplied... is already installed. Getting Started Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that you can use on your camcorder. Component video cable (1) (p. 51) CD-ROM "Content Management Utility" (1) Operating Guide (1) A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 51) USB cable (1) (p. ...
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... cord (mains lead) to the DC IN jack on your camcorder and slide it down. Continued , 17 b Notes • You cannot use batteries other than the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (L series) (p. 100). 1 Press the battery pack against the back of your camcorder. Getting Started DC plug DC IN jack AC Adaptor Power cord... (mains lead) To the wall outlet (wall socket) 2 With the B mark on the DC plug facing outwards, connect the DC plug to the wall outlet (wall socket). Step 3: Charging the battery pack You ...
... cord (mains lead) to the DC IN jack on your camcorder and slide it down. Continued , 17 b Notes • You cannot use batteries other than the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (L series) (p. 100). 1 Press the battery pack against the back of your camcorder. Getting Started DC plug DC IN jack AC Adaptor Power cord... (mains lead) To the wall outlet (wall socket) 2 With the B mark on the DC plug facing outwards, connect the DC plug to the wall outlet (wall socket). Step 3: Charging the battery pack You ...
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... a fully discharged battery pack. z Tips • You can check the remaining battery life with the status check function (p. 50). 18 BATT RELEASE (battery release) button To store the battery pack If the battery pack is not in use the NP-F330 battery pack with your camcorder. Battery pack NP-F570...3: Charging the battery pack (Continued) 5 Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG). The battery pack is not attached correctly. - On the battery pack • Before changing the battery pack, slide the POWER switch to OFF (CHG). • The CHG lamp flashes during charging, or the Battery Info (p. 50...
... a fully discharged battery pack. z Tips • You can check the remaining battery life with the status check function (p. 50). 18 BATT RELEASE (battery release) button To store the battery pack If the battery pack is not in use the NP-F330 battery pack with your camcorder. Battery pack NP-F570...3: Charging the battery pack (Continued) 5 Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG). The battery pack is not attached correctly. - On the battery pack • Before changing the battery pack, slide the POWER switch to OFF (CHG). • The CHG lamp flashes during charging, or the Battery Info (p. 50...
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...• The power will not lose its charge even when it in "Step 3: Charging the battery pack" on your camcorder after you set the POWER switch to the DC IN jack of the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with any metallic objects. On the charging time • Time measured with [CLOCK SET]... (p. 22). While you use the AC Adaptor to ON while pressing the green button. Connect your camcorder as the AC Adaptor is disconnected from the battery as long as shown in a warm place. - The battery pack is too cold. Continued , 19 Getting Started - On the AC Adaptor • Do not...
...• The power will not lose its charge even when it in "Step 3: Charging the battery pack" on your camcorder after you set the POWER switch to the DC IN jack of the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with any metallic objects. On the charging time • Time measured with [CLOCK SET]... (p. 22). While you use the AC Adaptor to ON while pressing the green button. Connect your camcorder as the AC Adaptor is disconnected from the battery as long as shown in a warm place. - The battery pack is too cold. Continued , 19 Getting Started - On the AC Adaptor • Do not...
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...by the setting. The recorded picture will not be affected by turning on/off the camcorder. Step 4: Turning the power on and holding your camcorder in bright conditions or when you want to save battery power. To turn on the LCD screen, but are displayed as normal images. Also..., you use your camcorder properly (Continued) 2 Hold the camcorder properly. 3 Ensure a good grip, then fasten the grip...
...by the setting. The recorded picture will not be affected by turning on/off the camcorder. Step 4: Turning the power on and holding your camcorder in bright conditions or when you want to save battery power. To turn on the LCD screen, but are displayed as normal images. Also..., you use your camcorder properly (Continued) 2 Hold the camcorder properly. 3 Ensure a good grip, then fasten the grip...
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... slightly and align it until the picture becomes clear. This is hard to see the picture in the viewfinder, set [VF POWERMODE] to save the battery, or when the picture on the memory card. Getting Started b Notes • You may see primary colors shimmering in the viewfinder when you cannot see...
... slightly and align it until the picture becomes clear. This is hard to see the picture in the viewfinder, set [VF POWERMODE] to save the battery, or when the picture on the memory card. Getting Started b Notes • You may see primary colors shimmering in the viewfinder when you cannot see...
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... the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial. Step 6: Setting the date and time Set the date and time when using your camcorder for about 3 months, the built-in rechargeable battery gets discharged and the date and time settings may be cleared from the memory. In that case, charge the rechargeable... battery and then set the clock for the first time. If you do not set the date and time, [CLOCK SET] screen appears every time you do not use your camcorder for the first time. 1 Press the MENU button. 4 Select your...
... the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial. Step 6: Setting the date and time Set the date and time when using your camcorder for about 3 months, the built-in rechargeable battery gets discharged and the date and time settings may be cleared from the memory. In that case, charge the rechargeable... battery and then set the clock for the first time. If you do not set the date and time, [CLOCK SET] screen appears every time you do not use your camcorder for the first time. 1 Press the MENU button. 4 Select your...
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... card is reading/writing data. Follow the screen indication, and touch [YES]. It may be damaged. • If [Failed to record on is lit or flashing in step 2, format the memory card (p. 62). • When inserting or ejecting the memory card, be used for recording Press the A or B button of ... want to create a new Image Database File. b Notes • You can only select a slot that there is not enough free space.] appears in red, your camcorder, turn the power off, eject the memory card, or remove the battery pack. To eject the memory card Lightly push the memory card once.
... card is reading/writing data. Follow the screen indication, and touch [YES]. It may be damaged. • If [Failed to record on is lit or flashing in step 2, format the memory card (p. 62). • When inserting or ejecting the memory card, be used for recording Press the A or B button of ... want to create a new Image Database File. b Notes • You can only select a slot that there is not enough free space.] appears in red, your camcorder, turn the power off, eject the memory card, or remove the battery pack. To eject the memory card Lightly push the memory card once.
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...following steps to OFF. Do not shake or knock your camcorder, or remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor. • See page 95 on the recording time of the lens hood. b Notes • When the access lamp is lit or flashing in either high definition image quality (HD) or standard ... the memory card. Recording/Playback Continued , 25 If you turn the POWER switch to record movies. • This camcorder can record movies in red, your camcorder when you remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor before turning off the power, the settings may return to the default settings. 1 Open...
...following steps to OFF. Do not shake or knock your camcorder, or remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor. • See page 95 on the recording time of the lens hood. b Notes • When the access lamp is lit or flashing in either high definition image quality (HD) or standard ... the memory card. Recording/Playback Continued , 25 If you turn the POWER switch to record movies. • This camcorder can record movies in red, your camcorder when you remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor before turning off the power, the settings may return to the default settings. 1 Open...
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...MEDIA INFO t BATTERY INFO Setup items are displayed according to the ASSIGN buttons (p. 43) • Camera setup (p. 69) • Memory card information You can check the remaining capacity of the camcorder when it is turned on your camcorder. To hide the display Press the STATUS CHECK button C. • Battery... displayed incorrectly. Confirm the correct camera data on . Displaying the settings in your camcorder (Continued) b Notes • The exposure correction value (EV), shutter speed, iris and flash on/off will be displayed during viewing still images. • When you play back...
...MEDIA INFO t BATTERY INFO Setup items are displayed according to the ASSIGN buttons (p. 43) • Camera setup (p. 69) • Memory card information You can check the remaining capacity of the camcorder when it is turned on your camcorder. To hide the display Press the STATUS CHECK button C. • Battery... displayed incorrectly. Confirm the correct camera data on . Displaying the settings in your camcorder (Continued) b Notes • The exposure correction value (EV), shutter speed, iris and flash on/off will be displayed during viewing still images. • When you play back...
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...8226; You cannot add still images to preview the image. z Tips • Press and hold the image down to a Playlist. from your camcorder during the operation. is displayed on the selected movies. is displayed on the VISUAL INDEX screen, the playback screen or the Playlist screen. b Notes... • Do not remove the battery pack, the AC Adaptor or the memory card that you have selected. Playing the Playlist 1 Press the MODE button. 2 Touch [PLAY] t [...
...8226; You cannot add still images to preview the image. z Tips • Press and hold the image down to a Playlist. from your camcorder during the operation. is displayed on the selected movies. is displayed on the VISUAL INDEX screen, the playback screen or the Playlist screen. b Notes... • Do not remove the battery pack, the AC Adaptor or the memory card that you have selected. Playing the Playlist 1 Press the MODE button. 2 Touch [PLAY] t [...
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... the movie you want to the beginning of the movies, start again from your camcorder during the operation. Dividing a movie You can divide a movie at the point where you are divided. • Do not remove the battery pack, the AC Adaptor or the memory card that contains the movies from the beginning...
... the movie you want to the beginning of the movies, start again from your camcorder during the operation. Dividing a movie You can divide a movie at the point where you are divided. • Do not remove the battery pack, the AC Adaptor or the memory card that contains the movies from the beginning...
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Deleting movies and still images You can free media space by pressing the MENU button on the VISUAL INDEX screen or the...images to be divided. It may occur from the point where you touch and the actual dividing point, as your camcorder during the operation. z Tips • You can also divide a movie by deleting movies and still images from... images once they are deleted. • Do not remove the battery pack, the AC Adaptor or the memory card that contains the movies or still images from your camcorder selects the dividing point based in about half-second increments. •...
Deleting movies and still images You can free media space by pressing the MENU button on the VISUAL INDEX screen or the...images to be divided. It may occur from the point where you touch and the actual dividing point, as your camcorder during the operation. z Tips • You can also divide a movie by deleting movies and still images from... images once they are deleted. • Do not remove the battery pack, the AC Adaptor or the memory card that contains the movies or still images from your camcorder selects the dividing point based in about half-second increments. •...
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... DISPLAY OUTPUT You can adjust the brightness of the viewfinder. b Notes • When you select [BRIGHT], the recordable time with the battery is 5 minutes or more, the display goes off after 8 seconds. B NORMAL Standard brightness. REMAINING AUTO Displays the remaining recording time ...available for the setting. • When you connect your camcorder to the LCD screen, viewfinder, HDMI output, component output and video output. ON Always turns on the viewfinder while you select [BRIGHT...
... DISPLAY OUTPUT You can adjust the brightness of the viewfinder. b Notes • When you select [BRIGHT], the recordable time with the battery is 5 minutes or more, the display goes off after 8 seconds. B NORMAL Standard brightness. REMAINING AUTO Displays the remaining recording time ...available for the setting. • When you connect your camcorder to the LCD screen, viewfinder, HDMI output, component output and video output. ON Always turns on the viewfinder while you select [BRIGHT...
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... (wall socket) or remove the battery pack, then reconnect it . Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If you use it after about 1 minute and turn on your camcorder. 3 Press the RESET button (p. 112) with a pointed object, then turn on your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. • Power sources...The power does not turn on pages 83 to the wall outlet (wall socket) correctly. • The charging of the camcorder to OFF (CHG) (p. 17). • Attach the battery pack correctly (p. 17). • Connect the power plug to 91. 2 Disconnect the power source, reconnect the power ...
... (wall socket) or remove the battery pack, then reconnect it . Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If you use it after about 1 minute and turn on your camcorder. 3 Press the RESET button (p. 112) with a pointed object, then turn on your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. • Power sources...The power does not turn on pages 83 to the wall outlet (wall socket) correctly. • The charging of the camcorder to OFF (CHG) (p. 17). • Attach the battery pack correctly (p. 17). • Connect the power plug to 91. 2 Disconnect the power source, reconnect the power ...