Operating Guide
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...; Television programs, films, video tapes, and other compatible device. Therefore, you cannot play back images recorded with high definition image quality (HD) on the camcorder with the following when the (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (p. 15) or the access lamp (p. 44) are normal results of the following.... These points are lit or flashing. However, there may not be able to record or play movies and photos. Do not use Using the camcorder The camcorder is compatible with HD image quality (high definition) This camcorder captures high definition footage in each...
...; Television programs, films, video tapes, and other compatible device. Therefore, you cannot play back images recorded with high definition image quality (HD) on the camcorder with the following when the (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (p. 15) or the access lamp (p. 44) are normal results of the following.... These points are lit or flashing. However, there may not be able to record or play movies and photos. Do not use Using the camcorder The camcorder is compatible with HD image quality (high definition) This camcorder captures high definition footage in each...
Operating Guide
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To turn off your camcorder by pressing POWER. When [POWER ON BY LCD] is turned POWER button You can change the on-screen displays to [OFF], turn off your camcorder also by pressing POWER (p. 49). Touch (HOME) (SETTINGS) [CLOCK/ LANG] [ LANGUAGE SET] a desired language US 16 Changing the language setting You can turn off the power Close the LCD screen. The off. (Movie) lamp flashes for a few seconds and the power is set to show messages in a specified language.
To turn off your camcorder by pressing POWER. When [POWER ON BY LCD] is turned POWER button You can change the on-screen displays to [OFF], turn off your camcorder also by pressing POWER (p. 49). Touch (HOME) (SETTINGS) [CLOCK/ LANG] [ LANGUAGE SET] a desired language US 16 Changing the language setting You can turn off the power Close the LCD screen. The off. (Movie) lamp flashes for a few seconds and the power is set to show messages in a specified language.
Operating Guide
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...during Easy Handycam operation mode. During Easy Handycam operation, you finish recording, or menu operations. The image file size is 2.3M when recording high definition image quality (HD) movies. You cannot record photos while is started, nearly all menu settings are reset to adjust... the focus, then press it further for a slower zoom. US 20 Power zoom lever Wide Telephoto Flashes Lights up When disappears...
...during Easy Handycam operation mode. During Easy Handycam operation, you finish recording, or menu operations. The image file size is 2.3M when recording high definition image quality (HD) movies. You cannot record photos while is started, nearly all menu settings are reset to adjust... the focus, then press it further for a slower zoom. US 20 Power zoom lever Wide Telephoto Flashes Lights up When disappears...
Operating Guide
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...(OTHERS) Formatting the recording media Formatting deletes all the movies and photos to recover recordable free space. Connect your camcorder. (The access lamp is lit or flashing while formatting the medium.) To delete all movies at one time In step 2, touch [ DELETE] [...) [MEDIA FORMAT]. To delete photos, touch [ DELETE] [ DELETE]. 3 Touch and display the mark on the camcorder, disconnect the AC Adaptor, or eject the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media from recording media. Select the recording medium that contains the movies and photos...
...(OTHERS) Formatting the recording media Formatting deletes all the movies and photos to recover recordable free space. Connect your camcorder. (The access lamp is lit or flashing while formatting the medium.) To delete all movies at one time In step 2, touch [ DELETE] [...) [MEDIA FORMAT]. To delete photos, touch [ DELETE] [ DELETE]. 3 Touch and display the mark on the camcorder, disconnect the AC Adaptor, or eject the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media from recording media. Select the recording medium that contains the movies and photos...
Operating Guide
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...; / C:32: Remove the power source. Reconnect it and operate your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Contact your camcorder again. Inform them of your camcorder securely (p. 13). storing the images on the LCD screen, check the following. Format the "Memory... Stick PRO Duo" media is inserted (p. 44). When the indicator flashes, there is not enough free space for a while, then record. Hold the camcorder steady with your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. If the problem persists even after US 53 Use an "InfoLITHIUM...
...; / C:32: Remove the power source. Reconnect it and operate your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Contact your camcorder again. Inform them of your camcorder securely (p. 13). storing the images on the LCD screen, check the following. Format the "Memory... Stick PRO Duo" media is inserted (p. 44). When the indicator flashes, there is not enough free space for a while, then record. Hold the camcorder steady with your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. If the problem persists even after US 53 Use an "InfoLITHIUM...
Operating Guide
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..., 32, 39) (VIEW IMAGES) button (21) Access lamp ("Internal memory", "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media) (44) While the lamp is lit or flashing, the camcorder is reading or writing data. RESET button Press RESET to initialize all the settings including the clock setting. "Memory Stick Duo" media slot...
..., 32, 39) (VIEW IMAGES) button (21) Access lamp ("Internal memory", "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media) (44) While the lamp is lit or flashing, the camcorder is reading or writing data. RESET button Press RESET to initialize all the settings including the clock setting. "Memory Stick Duo" media slot...
Handycam® Handbook
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... (56) (VIEW IMAGES) button (25, 35) Access lamp (Internal memory, "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media) (60) While the lamp is lit or flashing, the camcorder is reading or writing data. RESET button Press RESET to initialize all the settings including the clock setting. "Memory Stick Duo" media slot...
... (56) (VIEW IMAGES) button (25, 35) Access lamp (Internal memory, "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media) (60) While the lamp is lit or flashing, the camcorder is reading or writing data. RESET button Press RESET to initialize all the settings including the clock setting. "Memory Stick Duo" media slot...
Handycam® Handbook
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...insert the connector plug in the correct way. Useful Recording Techniques Index Battery pack Black points White, red, blue or green points The camcorder is manufactured using extremely high-precision technology, so over 99.99% of the pixels are the supplied quantity. AC Adaptor (1) ...parts, and also do any way. Take images 14 Using the camcorder Do not hold the camcorder by the following when the (Movie)/ (Photo) mode lamps (p. 19) or the access lamp (p. 60) are lit or flashing. Otherwise, the recording media may be some tiny black points and...
...insert the connector plug in the correct way. Useful Recording Techniques Index Battery pack Black points White, red, blue or green points The camcorder is manufactured using extremely high-precision technology, so over 99.99% of the pixels are the supplied quantity. AC Adaptor (1) ...parts, and also do any way. Take images 14 Using the camcorder Do not hold the camcorder by the following when the (Movie)/ (Photo) mode lamps (p. 19) or the access lamp (p. 60) are lit or flashing. Otherwise, the recording media may be some tiny black points and...
Handycam® Handbook
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...; Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in any countries/regions using the AC Adaptor supplied with your camcorder. In the default setting, the power turns off automatically if you leave your camcorder within the AC 100 V - 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz range. Do not use a wall ...Adaptor, close the LCD screen and make sure that the (Movie) lamp/ (Photo) lamp (p. 19) are turned off. The CHG (charge) lamp flashes during charging under the following conditions: The battery pack is not attached correctly. The battery pack is damaged. We do not recommend...
...; Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in any countries/regions using the AC Adaptor supplied with your camcorder. In the default setting, the power turns off automatically if you leave your camcorder within the AC 100 V - 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz range. Do not use a wall ...Adaptor, close the LCD screen and make sure that the (Movie) lamp/ (Photo) lamp (p. 19) are turned off. The CHG (charge) lamp flashes during charging under the following conditions: The battery pack is not attached correctly. The battery pack is damaged. We do not recommend...
Handycam® Handbook
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Changing the language setting You can turn off your camcorder also by pressing POWER. To turn off your camcorder by pressing POWER. When [POWER ON BY LCD] (p. 82) is turned POWER button You can be displayed during recording, but they are automatically ... appear during playback. Touch (HOME) (SETTINGS) [CLOCK/ LANG] [ LANGUAGE SET] a desired language Useful Recording Techniques Index 20 The off. (Movie) lamp flashes for a few seconds and the power is set to show messages in a specified language.
Changing the language setting You can turn off your camcorder also by pressing POWER. To turn off your camcorder by pressing POWER. When [POWER ON BY LCD] (p. 82) is turned POWER button You can be displayed during recording, but they are automatically ... appear during playback. Touch (HOME) (SETTINGS) [CLOCK/ LANG] [ LANGUAGE SET] a desired language Useful Recording Techniques Index 20 The off. (Movie) lamp flashes for a few seconds and the power is set to show messages in a specified language.
Handycam® Handbook
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The VISUAL INDEX screen appears after some seconds. 25 Index Playing movies Open the LCD screen of Contents Useful Recording Techniques When Flashes Lights up disappears, the photo is recorded on your camcorder. Press PHOTO lightly to adjust the focus, then press it fully. Your camcorder is already open, press POWER (p. 19). Press (VIEW IMAGES). Table of your camcorder when the LCD screen is turned on. To turn on the internal memory.
The VISUAL INDEX screen appears after some seconds. 25 Index Playing movies Open the LCD screen of Contents Useful Recording Techniques When Flashes Lights up disappears, the photo is recorded on your camcorder. Press PHOTO lightly to adjust the focus, then press it fully. Your camcorder is already open, press POWER (p. 19). Press (VIEW IMAGES). Table of your camcorder when the LCD screen is turned on. To turn on the internal memory.
Handycam® Handbook
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...in mirror mode. 90 degrees (max.) 180 degrees (max.) 90 degrees to the camcorder When you open or close the LCD screen while recording movies, the camcorder stops recording. See page 98 on the recordable time of movies. When a movie file exceeds... 2 GB, the next movie file is created automatically. You can change the recording media and the image quality (p. 60, 65). [ STEADYSHOT] is lit or flashing ...
...in mirror mode. 90 degrees (max.) 180 degrees (max.) 90 degrees to the camcorder When you open or close the LCD screen while recording movies, the camcorder stops recording. See page 98 on the recordable time of movies. When a movie file exceeds... 2 GB, the next movie file is created automatically. You can change the recording media and the image quality (p. 60, 65). [ STEADYSHOT] is lit or flashing ...
Handycam® Handbook
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Flashes Lights up When disappears, the photo is recorded. See page 99 on the recordable number of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Press PHOTO lightly to adjust the focus, then press it fully. Table of photos. To change the image size, touch (HOME) (SETTINGS) [PHOTO SETTINGS] [ IMAGE SIZE] a desired setting p. 70). You can record photos during movie recording by pressing PHOTO ([Dual Rec], p. 32). You cannot record photos while is displayed. 31 Index
Flashes Lights up When disappears, the photo is recorded. See page 99 on the recordable number of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Press PHOTO lightly to adjust the focus, then press it fully. Table of photos. To change the image size, touch (HOME) (SETTINGS) [PHOTO SETTINGS] [ IMAGE SIZE] a desired setting p. 70). You can record photos during movie recording by pressing PHOTO ([Dual Rec], p. 32). You cannot record photos while is displayed. 31 Index
Handycam® Handbook
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... all movies and photos (Formatting) Formatting deletes all the movies and photos to recover recordable free space. Notes Connect your camcorder (The access lamp is lit or flashing while formatting the medium.). 63 Index MEMORY] or [MEMORY STICK]). 3 Touch [YES] [YES] . Notes While [Executing...] is displayed...
... all movies and photos (Formatting) Formatting deletes all the movies and photos to recover recordable free space. Notes Connect your camcorder (The access lamp is lit or flashing while formatting the medium.). 63 Index MEMORY] or [MEMORY STICK]). 3 Touch [YES] [YES] . Notes While [Executing...] is displayed...
Handycam® Handbook
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...PUSH] under white or cool white fluorescent lamps. When you have changed the battery pack while [AUTO] was selected, or taken your camcorder outdoors after inside the house, or vice versa, you need to redo the [ONE PUSH] procedure to fill the screen under sodium lamps or ... [WHITE BAL.], [SCENE SELECTION] is set to [AUTO]. Tips If you select [ONE PUSH], keep framing white objects while is flashing quickly. flashes slowly if [ONE PUSH] could not be adjusted according to the ambient light. Touch [ONE PUSH]. Frame a white object such as...
...PUSH] under white or cool white fluorescent lamps. When you have changed the battery pack while [AUTO] was selected, or taken your camcorder outdoors after inside the house, or vice versa, you need to redo the [ONE PUSH] procedure to fill the screen under sodium lamps or ... [WHITE BAL.], [SCENE SELECTION] is set to [AUTO]. Tips If you select [ONE PUSH], keep framing white objects while is flashing quickly. flashes slowly if [ONE PUSH] could not be adjusted according to the ambient light. Touch [ONE PUSH]. Frame a white object such as...
Handycam® Handbook
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... [WHITE BAL.] [BLT-IN ZOOM MIC] [MICREF LEVEL] Your camcorder gets warm. Your camcorder may become warm during operation. This is too high or too low. Index 91 The CHG (charge) lamp flashes while the battery pack is automatically turned off . Use the AC Adaptor. &#...is too high or low. The buttons do not appear on the touch panel. Touch the LCD screen lightly. Press DISP on your Sony dealer. Table of [A.SHUT OFF] (p. 81), or turn on the power again. Charge the battery pack (p. 17). This is not a...
... [WHITE BAL.] [BLT-IN ZOOM MIC] [MICREF LEVEL] Your camcorder gets warm. Your camcorder may become warm during operation. This is too high or too low. Index 91 The CHG (charge) lamp flashes while the battery pack is automatically turned off . Use the AC Adaptor. &#...is too high or low. The buttons do not appear on the touch panel. Touch the LCD screen lightly. Press DISP on your Sony dealer. Table of [A.SHUT OFF] (p. 81), or turn on the power again. Charge the battery pack (p. 17). This is not a...
Handycam® Handbook
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... cannot record photos together with: [SMTH SLW REC] [FADER] The access lamp remains lit or flashing even if recording was stopped. Your camcorder is recording the scene you have just shot on the recording conditions. The actual recording time for example when recording a fast... by the screen very fast appear crooked. This is displayed. Because of high definition image quality (HD) movies is started or stopped actually. On your camcorder, there may be shorter, for movies is less than the expected recording time of the recording media. ...
... cannot record photos together with: [SMTH SLW REC] [FADER] The access lamp remains lit or flashing even if recording was stopped. Your camcorder is recording the scene you have just shot on the recording conditions. The actual recording time for example when recording a fast... by the screen very fast appear crooked. This is displayed. Because of high definition image quality (HD) movies is started or stopped actually. On your camcorder, there may be shorter, for movies is less than the expected recording time of the recording media. ...
Handycam® Handbook
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This is displayed. This may damage your camcorder with your camcorder (p. 81). Check the data base file by touching (HOME) (MANAGE MEDIA) [REPAIR IMG.DB F.] the recording medium. No sound or only a quiet ...] [ / SET] (p. 74). Movies play automatically. Movies play automatically as a demonstration movie when the filmed movie fulfills a certain condition on a computer. (The file name flashes in that case.) This is closed on the backlight (p. 34). Index 93 Black bands appear when you record a TV screen or computer screen. Set...
This is displayed. This may damage your camcorder with your camcorder (p. 81). Check the data base file by touching (HOME) (MANAGE MEDIA) [REPAIR IMG.DB F.] the recording medium. No sound or only a quiet ...] [ / SET] (p. 74). Movies play automatically. Movies play automatically as a demonstration movie when the filmed movie fulfills a certain condition on a computer. (The file name flashes in that case.) This is closed on the backlight (p. 34). Index 93 Black bands appear when you record a TV screen or computer screen. Set...
Handycam® Handbook
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...57857; A malfunction that you have tried to the Slow flashing Free spaces for recording images are not enough free spaces for recording images. Table of Contents Cannot use with your camcorder again. Contact your camcorder securely (p. 17). C:(or E Self-diagnosis display) C:04:...SMTH SLW REC] [FADER], [TELE MACRO] DC IN jack of the AC Adaptor to fix a couple of times, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. C:13: / C:32: Remove the power source. For the type of "Memory ...
...57857; A malfunction that you have tried to the Slow flashing Free spaces for recording images are not enough free spaces for recording images. Table of Contents Cannot use with your camcorder again. Contact your camcorder securely (p. 17). C:(or E Self-diagnosis display) C:04:...SMTH SLW REC] [FADER], [TELE MACRO] DC IN jack of the AC Adaptor to fix a couple of times, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. C:13: / C:32: Remove the power source. For the type of "Memory ...
Handycam® Handbook
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... record or play images correctly. Use "Memory Stick" media recommended for your camcorder if necessary (p. 63). Do not eject the Memory Stick during writing. Index 97 Reinsert...58317; Dubbing movies Copying photos Editing the Playlist of high definition image quality (HD) movies/photos Data protected. You tried to recover the data, but they were unsuccessful....; You can select only 100 images at one time for your computer. If even then the indicator flashes, the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media could be damaged. Reinsert the "Memory Stick PRO...
... record or play images correctly. Use "Memory Stick" media recommended for your camcorder if necessary (p. 63). Do not eject the Memory Stick during writing. Index 97 Reinsert...58317; Dubbing movies Copying photos Editing the Playlist of high definition image quality (HD) movies/photos Data protected. You tried to recover the data, but they were unsuccessful....; You can select only 100 images at one time for your computer. If even then the indicator flashes, the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media could be damaged. Reinsert the "Memory Stick PRO...
