Operating Guide
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... vibration to insert the connector plug in color) that you can save your recordings on external media periodically. Therefore, you repeat recording/deleting images for a long time, fragmentation of the pixels are used with HD image quality (high definition) This camcorder captures high definition footage in each local language are operational for illustrating the...
... vibration to insert the connector plug in color) that you can save your recordings on external media periodically. Therefore, you repeat recording/deleting images for a long time, fragmentation of the pixels are used with HD image quality (high definition) This camcorder captures high definition footage in each local language are operational for illustrating the...
Operating Guide
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...abroad 14 Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time 15 Changing the language setting 16 Recording Recording 17 Recording and playing movies and photos easily (Easy Handycam operation 20 Playback Playback on the camcorder 21 Playing images on a TV 24 Saving movies and photos with a ...drive or folder for movies and photos 32 Starting PMB (Picture Motion Browser 33 Creating a high definition image quality (HD) disc 34 Playing a high definition image quality (HD) disc on a computer 34 Creating a Blu-ray disc 35 Creating a standard definition image quality (SD) disc that...
...abroad 14 Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time 15 Changing the language setting 16 Recording Recording 17 Recording and playing movies and photos easily (Easy Handycam operation 20 Playback Playback on the camcorder 21 Playing images on a TV 24 Saving movies and photos with a ...drive or folder for movies and photos 32 Starting PMB (Picture Motion Browser 33 Creating a high definition image quality (HD) disc 34 Playing a high definition image quality (HD) disc on a computer 34 Creating a Blu-ray disc 35 Creating a standard definition image quality (SD) disc that...
Operating Guide
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... it further for a faster zoom. If you open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (), and then adjust the angle (). Press START/STOP to press the buttons on the recordable time of the LCD panel, first open or close the LCD screen, or adjust the angle, be careful...
... it further for a faster zoom. If you open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (), and then adjust the angle (). Press START/STOP to press the buttons on the recordable time of the LCD panel, first open or close the LCD screen, or adjust the angle, be careful...
Operating Guide
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... the internal memory or "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media as the recording, playback, or editing medium on the selected medium. See page 57 for the recordable time of movies. See the "Handycam Handbook" (p. 51) for number of your camcorder. Selecting the recording media for movies Touch (HOME) (MANAGE MEDIA) [MOVIE...
... the internal memory or "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media as the recording, playback, or editing medium on the selected medium. See page 57 for the recordable time of movies. See the "Handycam Handbook" (p. 51) for number of your camcorder. Selecting the recording media for movies Touch (HOME) (MANAGE MEDIA) [MOVIE...
Operating Guide
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...F p. 53 (SETTINGS) category MOVIE SETTINGS / SET Sets image quality for recording, playback, or editing movies. PHOTO SETTINGS IMAGE SIZE Sets the photo size. WIDE SELECT Sets the horizontal to record movies. Adjusts the shutter speed automatically. CONVERSION LENS....... Adjusts the exposure for ... SET p. 43 PHOTO MEDIA SET p. 43 MEDIA INFO Displays information on the recording media, such as [FH], is horizontal or vertical position. Sets how the remaining recording time of the media is horizontal or vertical. Optimizes the Steadyshot function and focus according...
...F p. 53 (SETTINGS) category MOVIE SETTINGS / SET Sets image quality for recording, playback, or editing movies. PHOTO SETTINGS IMAGE SIZE Sets the photo size. WIDE SELECT Sets the horizontal to record movies. Adjusts the shutter speed automatically. CONVERSION LENS....... Adjusts the exposure for ... SET p. 43 PHOTO MEDIA SET p. 43 MEDIA INFO Displays information on the recording media, such as [FH], is horizontal or vertical position. Sets how the remaining recording time of the media is horizontal or vertical. Optimizes the Steadyshot function and focus according...
Operating Guide
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...ZOOM MIC.......... US 50 SCENE SELECTION......... tab FADER Fades scenes in focus with directional sound relative to the type of movies and photos. Records movies with , the background out of focus. SPOT FOCUS Focuses on a subject you touch on the screen. MICREF LEVEL Sets the ...tab SLIDE SHOW Plays a series of photos. SPOT METER Adjusts the brightness of images to start recording for [SMTH SLW REC]. The tab depends on the OPTION MENU only. TIMING Sets the timing to be sued to a subject you touch on the screen. FOCUS Focuses manually. SELF-TIMER ...
...ZOOM MIC.......... US 50 SCENE SELECTION......... tab FADER Fades scenes in focus with directional sound relative to the type of movies and photos. Records movies with , the background out of focus. SPOT FOCUS Focuses on a subject you touch on the screen. MICREF LEVEL Sets the ...tab SLIDE SHOW Plays a series of photos. SPOT METER Adjusts the brightness of images to start recording for [SMTH SLW REC]. The tab depends on the OPTION MENU only. TIMING Sets the timing to be sued to a subject you touch on the screen. FOCUS Focuses manually. SELF-TIMER ...
Operating Guide
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... (minute) Image quality Charging time (full charge) Continuous recording time Typical recording time Playback time HD SD 135 90 110 45 55 135 155 Recording and playback time is recommended). The recording and playback time will be shorter in low temperatures, or depending on /off and zooming. US 57 Additional information Expected recording time of your camcorder. Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH50...
... (minute) Image quality Charging time (full charge) Continuous recording time Typical recording time Playback time HD SD 135 90 110 45 55 135 155 Recording and playback time is recommended). The recording and playback time will be shorter in low temperatures, or depending on /off and zooming. US 57 Additional information Expected recording time of your camcorder. Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH50...
Handycam® Handbook
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... 83 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 90 Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators 95 Additional information Recording time of movies/number of recordable photos 98 Expected time of recording and playback with each battery pack 98 Expected recording time of movies 98 Expected number of recordable photos 99 Using your camcorder abroad 100 File/folder structure on the internal memory and "Memory Stick...
... 83 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 90 Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators 95 Additional information Recording time of movies/number of recordable photos 98 Expected time of recording and playback with each battery pack 98 Expected recording time of movies 98 Expected number of recordable photos 99 Using your camcorder abroad 100 File/folder structure on the internal memory and "Memory Stick...
Handycam® Handbook
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... If you close the LCD screen, or adjust the angle, be careful not to the camcorder When you turn on the side of the LCD screen by mistake. Tips You can check the recordable time and the remaining capacity, etc., by touching (HOME) (MANAGE MEDIA) ... To adjust the angle of the LCD panel, first open or close the LCD screen while recording movies, the camcorder stops recording. See page 98 on the recordable time of a person during this time. If the access lamp is lit or flashing after you open the LCD panel 90 degrees...
... If you close the LCD screen, or adjust the angle, be careful not to the camcorder When you turn on the side of the LCD screen by mistake. Tips You can check the recordable time and the remaining capacity, etc., by touching (HOME) (MANAGE MEDIA) ... To adjust the angle of the LCD panel, first open or close the LCD screen while recording movies, the camcorder stops recording. See page 98 on the recordable time of a person during this time. If the access lamp is lit or flashing after you open the LCD panel 90 degrees...
Handycam® Handbook
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..." media Photos You can use with your camcorder. Selecting the recording media for photos Touch (HOME) (MANAGE MEDIA) [PHOTO MEDIA SET]. In the default setting, both movies and photos are recorded on the selected medium. See page 98 for the recordable time of 1 GB or larger marked with: PRO...
..." media Photos You can use with your camcorder. Selecting the recording media for photos Touch (HOME) (MANAGE MEDIA) [PHOTO MEDIA SET]. In the default setting, both movies and photos are recorded on the selected medium. See page 98 for the recordable time of 1 GB or larger marked with: PRO...
Handycam® Handbook
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...new "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media when the (Movie) lamp is displayed in once. Do not open the "Memory Stick Duo" media cover during recording. When inserting or ejecting the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media, be damaged. Close the "Memory Stick Duo" media cover after inserting the...or not, either can be used. See page 99 for the recordable time of the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. Index 61 "Memory Stick PRO Duo"media/"Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media (This size can be used with your camcorder.) You cannot use it in the wrong direction, the "Memory...
...new "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media when the (Movie) lamp is displayed in once. Do not open the "Memory Stick Duo" media cover during recording. When inserting or ejecting the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media, be damaged. Close the "Memory Stick Duo" media cover after inserting the...or not, either can be used. See page 99 for the recordable time of the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. Index 61 "Memory Stick PRO Duo"media/"Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media (This size can be used with your camcorder.) You cannot use it in the wrong direction, the "Memory...
Handycam® Handbook
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Cancel Easy Handycam operation. The remaining recordable time for each recording mode is displayed. Tips You can check the remaining recordable time for recording media space is displayed. Change the medium setting if necessary. 62 Index Touch (HOME) (MANAGE MEDIA) .... The displayed size of the whole internal memory space will be slightly smaller than MB are discarded when the recording media space is 1 MB = 1,048,576 bytes. Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Checking the media information You can check the recordable free space, etc...
Cancel Easy Handycam operation. The remaining recordable time for each recording mode is displayed. Tips You can check the remaining recordable time for recording media space is displayed. Change the medium setting if necessary. 62 Index Touch (HOME) (MANAGE MEDIA) .... The displayed size of the whole internal memory space will be slightly smaller than MB are discarded when the recording media space is 1 MB = 1,048,576 bytes. Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Checking the media information You can check the recordable free space, etc...
Handycam® Handbook
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...], is recommended. Index 65 HD LP ( ) Increases the recording time (Long Play) (AVC HD 5M (LP))*2. *1 Movies are recorded with AVCHD 1920 1080/60i format. *2 Movies are marked with . / SET You can select a recording mode to record high definition image quality (HD) movies from 3 levels. Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Customizing your camcorder MOVIE SETTINGS (Items for...
...], is recommended. Index 65 HD LP ( ) Increases the recording time (Long Play) (AVC HD 5M (LP))*2. *1 Movies are recorded with AVCHD 1920 1080/60i format. *2 Movies are marked with . / SET You can select a recording mode to record high definition image quality (HD) movies from 3 levels. Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Customizing your camcorder MOVIE SETTINGS (Items for...
Handycam® Handbook
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... zone appears when you play back the image. Tips See page 98 for the expected recording time of each recording mode. You can select the [REC MODE] for Mbps. Useful Recording Techniques Index OFF 20 × 120 × Up to the TV connected. WIDE SELECT When...up to 120 × zoom is performed digitally. Refer also to a level greater than following optical zoom during recording. Table of Contents Notes If you record in the LP mode, the quality of movies may be degraded, or scenes with quick movements may appear with your...
... zone appears when you play back the image. Tips See page 98 for the expected recording time of each recording mode. You can select the [REC MODE] for Mbps. Useful Recording Techniques Index OFF 20 × 120 × Up to the TV connected. WIDE SELECT When...up to 120 × zoom is performed digitally. Refer also to a level greater than following optical zoom during recording. Table of Contents Notes If you record in the LP mode, the quality of movies may be degraded, or scenes with quick movements may appear with your...
Handycam® Handbook
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... on while the (Movie) lamp lights up When you select the movie recording mode on the screen. Displays the remaining recording time of movies for about 8 seconds in situations such as those described below. When your camcorder recognizes the remaining recording media capacity while the (Movie) lamp lights up When you press...
... on while the (Movie) lamp lights up When you select the movie recording mode on the screen. Displays the remaining recording time of movies for about 8 seconds in situations such as those described below. When your camcorder recognizes the remaining recording media capacity while the (Movie) lamp lights up When you press...
Handycam® Handbook
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...STEADYSHOT] is 16:9 (wide). Because of high definition image quality (HD) movies is set to compensate for example when recording a fast moving object, etc. (p. 98). Index 92 Pressing START/STOP or PHOTO does not record images. The playback screen is not a malfunction. You cannot...(p. 47). The actual recording time for auto focus. The auto focus does not function. Set [FOCUS] to "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media (p. 91). The subjects passing by your camcorder. Recording Refer also to [AUTO] (p. 85). The recording conditions are not suitable for...
...STEADYSHOT] is 16:9 (wide). Because of high definition image quality (HD) movies is set to compensate for example when recording a fast moving object, etc. (p. 98). Index 92 Pressing START/STOP or PHOTO does not record images. The playback screen is not a malfunction. You cannot...(p. 47). The actual recording time for auto focus. The auto focus does not function. Set [FOCUS] to "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media (p. 91). The subjects passing by your camcorder. Recording Refer also to [AUTO] (p. 85). The recording conditions are not suitable for...
Handycam® Handbook
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... scenes with each battery pack Recording time Approximate time available when you use your camcorder. Expected recording time of movies Internal memory High definition image quality (HD) (unit: hour minute) Recording mode Recording time [HD FH] 55 m (55 m) [HD HQ] 1 h 55 m (1 h 20 m) [HD SP] 2 h 25 m (1 h 40 m) [HD LP] 3 h 15 m (2 h 30 m) Standard definition image quality (SD) (unit: hour minute) Recording mode Recording time [SD HQ] 2 h (1 h 45 m) [SD SP...
... scenes with each battery pack Recording time Approximate time available when you use your camcorder. Expected recording time of movies Internal memory High definition image quality (HD) (unit: hour minute) Recording mode Recording time [HD FH] 55 m (55 m) [HD HQ] 1 h 55 m (1 h 20 m) [HD SP] 2 h 25 m (1 h 40 m) [HD LP] 3 h 15 m (2 h 30 m) Standard definition image quality (SD) (unit: hour minute) Recording mode Recording time [SD HQ] 2 h (1 h 45 m) [SD SP...
Handycam® Handbook
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...Stick" media. The number in ( ) is the minimum recordable time. Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media High definition image quality (HD) (unit: minute) AVC HD 16M (FH) AVC HD 9M (HQ) AVC HD 7M (SP) AVC HD 5M (LP) 1GB 6 10 15 20 (6) (9) (10) (...; Numbers in the table are based on using Sony "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. The recordable time may vary depending on using Sony "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. Expected number of under 1 GB for the maximum image size of your camcorder. Index 99 "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media ...
...Stick" media. The number in ( ) is the minimum recordable time. Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media High definition image quality (HD) (unit: minute) AVC HD 16M (FH) AVC HD 9M (HQ) AVC HD 7M (SP) AVC HD 5M (LP) 1GB 6 10 15 20 (6) (9) (10) (...; Numbers in the table are based on using Sony "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. The recordable time may vary depending on using Sony "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. Expected number of under 1 GB for the maximum image size of your camcorder. Index 99 "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media ...
Handycam® Handbook
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... pack is 10 C (50 °F) or below, and the length of your camcorder is probably time to charge it is in recording standby or playback pause. Have spare battery packs ready for 2 or 3 times the expected recording time, and make trial recordings before you can use it in a dry, cool place. To discharge the...
... pack is 10 C (50 °F) or below, and the length of your camcorder is probably time to charge it is in recording standby or playback pause. Have spare battery packs ready for 2 or 3 times the expected recording time, and make trial recordings before you can use it in a dry, cool place. To discharge the...
Handycam® Handbook
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... 54 PMB Guide 2 PORTRAIT 86 Power on 19 POWER ON BY LCD 82 Precautions 104 PROTECT 52 R REC MODE 65 Recording 22, 28 Recording and playback time....98 Recording media 60 Recording time of movies/ number of recordable photos....98 REMAINING SET 68 REPAIR IMG.DB F 93, 95 RESET 7 S SCENE SELECTION............86, 95 Screen indicators 8 Self-diagnosis... W Wall outlet (wall socket 17 WHITE BAL 87 WHITE FADER 88 Wide angle 32 WIDE SELECT 66 X x.v.Color 67, 107 Z Zoom 32, 40 Index Useful Recording Techniques Table of Contents
... 54 PMB Guide 2 PORTRAIT 86 Power on 19 POWER ON BY LCD 82 Precautions 104 PROTECT 52 R REC MODE 65 Recording 22, 28 Recording and playback time....98 Recording media 60 Recording time of movies/ number of recordable photos....98 REMAINING SET 68 REPAIR IMG.DB F 93, 95 RESET 7 S SCENE SELECTION............86, 95 Screen indicators 8 Self-diagnosis... W Wall outlet (wall socket 17 WHITE BAL 87 WHITE FADER 88 Wide angle 32 WIDE SELECT 66 X x.v.Color 67, 107 Z Zoom 32, 40 Index Useful Recording Techniques Table of Contents