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... when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from the apparatus. • Only use this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. • Protect ... • Read these instructions. • Keep these instructions. • Heed all warnings. • Follow all instructions. • Do not use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. • Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. The wide blade or...
... when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from the apparatus. • Only use this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. • Protect ... • Read these instructions. • Keep these instructions. • Heed all warnings. • Follow all instructions. • Do not use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. • Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. The wide blade or...
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Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to qualified service personnel. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (Continued) • Refer all servicing to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. • If the shape of the plug does not fit the power outlet, use an attachment plug adaptor of the proper configuration for the power outlet. 4
Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to qualified service personnel. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (Continued) • Refer all servicing to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. • If the shape of the plug does not fit the power outlet, use an attachment plug adaptor of the proper configuration for the power outlet. 4
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...handle damaged or leaking Lithium-Ion batteries. CAUTION Replace the battery with the same or equivalent type recommended by returning your camcorder. • Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in the U.S.A. and CANADA RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable. To handle ... hammering, dropping or stepping on your camcorder is turned off, AC power (house current) is mishandled, the battery pack can burst, cause a fire or even chemical burns. You can help preserve our environment by Sony. • Dispose of used rechargeable batteries to excessive heat such as...
...handle damaged or leaking Lithium-Ion batteries. CAUTION Replace the battery with the same or equivalent type recommended by returning your camcorder. • Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in the U.S.A. and CANADA RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable. To handle ... hammering, dropping or stepping on your camcorder is turned off, AC power (house current) is mishandled, the battery pack can burst, cause a fire or even chemical burns. You can help preserve our environment by Sony. • Dispose of used rechargeable batteries to excessive heat such as...
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... different from that interference will not occur in a residential installation. For the State of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-AX2000 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. The UL Mark on , the user is subject to the following measures: - UL is ...no guarantee that to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used with the equipment in the U.S.A. This equipment generates, uses, and can be used...
... different from that interference will not occur in a residential installation. For the State of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-AX2000 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. The UL Mark on , the user is subject to the following measures: - UL is ...no guarantee that to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used with the equipment in the U.S.A. This equipment generates, uses, and can be used...
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Depend on an area, Different type of countries/regions around the world. For only the United States Use a UL Listed, 1.5-3 m (5-10 ft.), Type SPT-2 or NISPT-2, AWG no. 18 power supply cord, rated for 125 V 7 A, with a NEMA 1-15P plug rated for 125 V 15 A." ... Type C Type (CEE SE Type (CEE O Type (Ocean (British Type) (British Type) (British Type) Type) Type) Type) The representative supply voltage and plug type are used . - Attention: Power cord meeting demands from each country shall be...
Depend on an area, Different type of countries/regions around the world. For only the United States Use a UL Listed, 1.5-3 m (5-10 ft.), Type SPT-2 or NISPT-2, AWG no. 18 power supply cord, rated for 125 V 7 A, with a NEMA 1-15P plug rated for 125 V 15 A." ... Type C Type (CEE SE Type (CEE O Type (Ocean (British Type) (British Type) (British Type) Type) Type) Type) The representative supply voltage and plug type are used . - Attention: Power cord meeting demands from each country shall be...
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... following part. Continued , 9 Notes on "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media or a "Memory Stick Duo" media adaptor. • When using a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media with your camcorder.) b Notes • "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media can use in your camcorder.) Viewfinder b Notes • The camcorder is recommended to use it in your camcorder • It is not dustproof, dripproof or waterproof. "Memory...
... following part. Continued , 9 Notes on "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media or a "Memory Stick Duo" media adaptor. • When using a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media with your camcorder.) b Notes • "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media can use in your camcorder.) Viewfinder b Notes • The camcorder is recommended to use it in your camcorder • It is not dustproof, dripproof or waterproof. "Memory...
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...due to a malfunction of the camcorder, storage media, etc., or even if images or sounds are distorted due to the limits of the capabilities of the camcorder. • TV color systems differ depending on the countries/regions. These points are manufactured using extremely highprecision technology, so over ...black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue, or green in color) that appear constantly on a TV, you use . Horizontal lines appear on other media such as a computer, before formatting the memory card. • Before starting to record, test the recording function to the ...
...due to a malfunction of the camcorder, storage media, etc., or even if images or sounds are distorted due to the limits of the capabilities of the camcorder. • TV color systems differ depending on the countries/regions. These points are manufactured using extremely highprecision technology, so over ...black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue, or green in color) that appear constantly on a TV, you use . Horizontal lines appear on other media such as a computer, before formatting the memory card. • Before starting to record, test the recording function to the ...
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... back normally on your camcorder if necessary (p. 23). • Design and specifications of recording media and other accessories are not compatible with high definition image quality (HD) • This camcorder captures high definition footage in the AVCHD format. Also, when you... movies recorded on other than this camcorder. Save all your data. Format the recording media using [MEDIA FORMAT] if images are captured using this camcorder may fail to prevent the recovery of the LCD screen and the viewfinder used with a flash. When you continue recording and deleting...
... back normally on your camcorder if necessary (p. 23). • Design and specifications of recording media and other accessories are not compatible with high definition image quality (HD) • This camcorder captures high definition footage in the AVCHD format. Also, when you... movies recorded on other than this camcorder. Save all your data. Format the recording media using [MEDIA FORMAT] if images are captured using this camcorder may fail to prevent the recovery of the LCD screen and the viewfinder used with a flash. When you continue recording and deleting...
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Editing Operating the MODE menu 56 Protecting recorded images (Protect 57 Using the Playlist of movies 58 Creating the Playlist 58 Playing the Playlist 58 Capturing still images from a movie 59 Dividing a movie 60 Deleting movies and ... 62 Preventing data on the memory card from being recovered 63 Repairing the image database file 64 Using the Menu Operating the menu 65 Menu items 67 (CAMERA SET) menu 69 Settings to adjust your camcorder to the recording conditions (GAIN SET/ BACK LIGHT/STEADYSHOT, etc.) (REC/OUT SET) menu 73 Recording...
Editing Operating the MODE menu 56 Protecting recorded images (Protect 57 Using the Playlist of movies 58 Creating the Playlist 58 Playing the Playlist 58 Capturing still images from a movie 59 Dividing a movie 60 Deleting movies and ... 62 Preventing data on the memory card from being recovered 63 Repairing the image database file 64 Using the Menu Operating the menu 65 Menu items 67 (CAMERA SET) menu 69 Settings to adjust your camcorder to the recording conditions (GAIN SET/ BACK LIGHT/STEADYSHOT, etc.) (REC/OUT SET) menu 73 Recording...
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... and messages 92 Additional Information Recording time of movies 95 Using your camcorder abroad 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...
... and messages 92 Additional Information Recording time of movies 95 Using your camcorder abroad 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...
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... (1) (p. 113) A button-type lithium battery is pre-mounted. Getting Started Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that you can use on your camcorder. 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. 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. 81) ...
... (1) (p. 113) A button-type lithium battery is pre-mounted. Getting Started Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that you can use on your camcorder. 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. 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. 81) ...
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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. Step 3: Charging the battery pack You can charge the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (L series) with the supplied AC Adaptor. 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 your camcorder and slide it down. B mark 3 Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the AC Adaptor. 4 Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the...
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. Step 3: Charging the battery pack You can charge the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (L series) with the supplied AC Adaptor. 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 your camcorder and slide it down. B mark 3 Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the AC Adaptor. 4 Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the...
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...battery pack Slide the POWER switch to OFF (CHG). • The CHG lamp flashes during charging, or the Battery Info (p. 50) will not be correctly displayed ... button and remove the battery pack. z Tips • You can check the remaining battery life with your camcorder. The battery pack is worn-out. Charging time Approximate time (min.) required when you fully charge a fully ... pack NP-F570 (supplied) NP-F770 NP-F970 Charging time 260 370 485 b Notes • You cannot use the NP-F330 battery pack with the status check function (p. 50). 18 BATT RELEASE (battery release) button To...
...battery pack Slide the POWER switch to OFF (CHG). • The CHG lamp flashes during charging, or the Battery Info (p. 50) will not be correctly displayed ... button and remove the battery pack. z Tips • You can check the remaining battery life with your camcorder. The battery pack is worn-out. Charging time Approximate time (min.) required when you fully charge a fully ... pack NP-F570 (supplied) NP-F770 NP-F970 Charging time 260 370 485 b Notes • You cannot use the NP-F330 battery pack with the status check function (p. 50). 18 BATT RELEASE (battery release) button To...
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... This may cause a malfunction. When you are using the AC Adaptor, the battery pack will not be supplied from the battery as long as shown in a warm place. - Using an outside power source You can use your camcorder. While you use the AC Adaptor to ON while pressing the green... button. Getting Started - On the charging time • Time measured with the camcorder at 25 °C (77 °F). 10 °C ...
... This may cause a malfunction. When you are using the AC Adaptor, the battery pack will not be supplied from the battery as long as shown in a warm place. - Using an outside power source You can use your camcorder. While you use the AC Adaptor to ON while pressing the green... button. Getting Started - On the charging time • Time measured with the camcorder at 25 °C (77 °F). 10 °C ...
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This setting is practical when you use your camcorder properly (Continued) 2 Hold the camcorder properly. 3 Ensure a good grip, then fasten the grip belt. The recorded picture will not be affected by turning on/off the power Slide the POWER ... • Images are displayed as mirror images on the LCD screen, but are recorded as normal images. Step 4: Turning the power on and holding your camcorder in bright conditions or when you can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen from [LCD BRIGHT] (p. 78). z Tips • You can turn off the...
This setting is practical when you use your camcorder properly (Continued) 2 Hold the camcorder properly. 3 Ensure a good grip, then fasten the grip belt. The recorded picture will not be affected by turning on/off the power Slide the POWER ... • Images are displayed as mirror images on the LCD screen, but are recorded as normal images. Step 4: Turning the power on and holding your camcorder in bright conditions or when you can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen from [LCD BRIGHT] (p. 78). z Tips • You can turn off the...
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Getting Started b Notes • You may see the picture in the viewfinder clearly under bright circumstances, use the supplied large eyecup. To attach the large eyecup, stretch it slightly and align it until the picture becomes clear. Viewfinder You can attach the ... of the viewfinder backlight from [VF BACKLIGHT] (p. 79). • To display images both on the LCD display and in the viewfinder. You can view picture using the viewfinder to [ON] (p. 79). Viewfinder lens adjustment lever Move it with the protruding part at the top. Large eyecup (supplied) Attach with the eyecup...
Getting Started b Notes • You may see the picture in the viewfinder clearly under bright circumstances, use the supplied large eyecup. To attach the large eyecup, stretch it slightly and align it until the picture becomes clear. Viewfinder You can attach the ... of the viewfinder backlight from [VF BACKLIGHT] (p. 79). • To display images both on the LCD display and in the viewfinder. You can view picture using the viewfinder to [ON] (p. 79). Viewfinder lens adjustment lever Move it with the protruding part at the top. Large eyecup (supplied) Attach with the eyecup...
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... set the date and time, [CLOCK SET] screen appears every time you do not use your camcorder for the first time. If you turn on your camcorder. 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...
... set the date and time, [CLOCK SET] screen appears every time you do not use your camcorder for the first time. If you turn on your camcorder. 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...
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Do not shake or knock your camcorder is inserted. It may be used for recording Press the A or B button of the selected slot lights up in red, your camcorder, turn the power off, eject the memory card, or remove the battery pack. b Notes • You can only select a slot that there is... card, you cannot switch the slot even if you press the memory card slot A/B buttons. b Notes • When the access lamp is lit or flashing in green. To eject the memory card Lightly push the memory card once. Follow the screen indication, and touch [YES]. Step 7: Inserting a memory card...
Do not shake or knock your camcorder is inserted. It may be used for recording Press the A or B button of the selected slot lights up in red, your camcorder, turn the power off, eject the memory card, or remove the battery pack. b Notes • You can only select a slot that there is... card, you cannot switch the slot even if you press the memory card slot A/B buttons. b Notes • When the access lamp is lit or flashing in green. To eject the memory card Lightly push the memory card once. Follow the screen indication, and touch [YES]. Step 7: Inserting a memory card...
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...slot button, A or B, while recording movies, you start recording on the camcorder screen. Recording/Playback Insert a recordable memory card. Selecting the recording format You can re-combine relay-recorded movies using the supplied application software (Windows only). To change the setting Press MENU t... default setting, [ ] is less than 1 minute when you cannot switch the slot currently being used. • When the remaining recording time of less than 1 minute, the camcorder may not be able to relay-record. Small space Start End Small space REC: Recording b Notes...
...slot button, A or B, while recording movies, you start recording on the camcorder screen. Recording/Playback Insert a recordable memory card. Selecting the recording format You can re-combine relay-recorded movies using the supplied application software (Windows only). To change the setting Press MENU t... default setting, [ ] is less than 1 minute when you cannot switch the slot currently being used. • When the remaining recording time of less than 1 minute, the camcorder may not be able to relay-record. Small space Start End Small space REC: Recording b Notes...
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... handle zoom lever A to OFF. • You cannot change the zoom speed of the zoom may not be recorded. If you move your camcorder recordings Adjusting the zoom . Using the handle zoom 1 Set the handle zoom switch B to keep your finger on the power zoom lever D. b Notes • Turn the zoom ring...
... handle zoom lever A to OFF. • You cannot change the zoom speed of the zoom may not be recorded. If you move your camcorder recordings Adjusting the zoom . Using the handle zoom 1 Set the handle zoom switch B to keep your finger on the power zoom lever D. b Notes • Turn the zoom ring...