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Recording Recording Recording Recording movies In the default setting, movies are recorded with high definition image quality (HD) on your camcorder. POWER button US 17 Your camcorder is turned on. To turn on the internal memory (p. 43, 48). Fasten the grip belt. Open the lens cover. Open the LCD screen of your camcorder when the LCD screen is already open, press POWER (p. 15).
Recording Recording Recording Recording movies In the default setting, movies are recorded with high definition image quality (HD) on your camcorder. POWER button US 17 Your camcorder is turned on. To turn on the internal memory (p. 43, 48). Fasten the grip belt. Open the lens cover. Open the LCD screen of your camcorder when the LCD screen is already open, press POWER (p. 15).
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If you rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees to the lens side (), you can record movies/photos in mirror mode. 90 degrees (max.) 180 degrees (max.) 90 degrees to the camcorder When you close the LCD screen, or adjust the angle, be ...stop recording, press START/STOP again. You can change the recording mode of movies (p. 48). [ STEADYSHOT] is recorded automatically when the camcorder detects the smile of movies. When a movie file exceeds 2 GB, the next movie file is created automatically. You can change the...
If you rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees to the lens side (), you can record movies/photos in mirror mode. 90 degrees (max.) 180 degrees (max.) 90 degrees to the camcorder When you close the LCD screen, or adjust the angle, be ...stop recording, press START/STOP again. You can change the recording mode of movies (p. 48). [ STEADYSHOT] is recorded automatically when the camcorder detects the smile of movies. When a movie file exceeds 2 GB, the next movie file is created automatically. You can change the...
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... In the default setting, photos are recorded on the internal memory (p. 43). Open the lens cover. Open the LCD screen of your camcorder when the LCD screen is turned on. To turn on your camcorder. Your camcorder is already open, press POWER (p. 15). Press MODE to view the movies. Touch...
... In the default setting, photos are recorded on the internal memory (p. 43). Open the lens cover. Open the LCD screen of your camcorder when the LCD screen is turned on. To turn on your camcorder. Your camcorder is already open, press POWER (p. 15). Press MODE to view the movies. Touch...
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...to vertical ratio when recording movies with standard definition image quality (SD). REMAINING SET........ AUTO BACK LIGHT......... AUTO SLW SHUTTR....... CONVERSION LENS....... SETTING....... SMILE SHUTTER Changes the [DETECTION SET], [SMILE SENSITIVITY], [SMILE PRIORITY] and [FRAME SETTING] setting. X.V.COLOR p.... CODE Displays the detailed recording data during playback. AUTO BACK LIGHT......... WIDE SELECT Sets the horizontal to the attached lens. Adjusts the exposure for recording, playback, or editing movies. PHOTO SETTINGS IMAGE SIZE Sets the photo size. Adjusts...
...to vertical ratio when recording movies with standard definition image quality (SD). REMAINING SET........ AUTO BACK LIGHT......... AUTO SLW SHUTTR....... CONVERSION LENS....... SETTING....... SMILE SHUTTER Changes the [DETECTION SET], [SMILE SENSITIVITY], [SMILE PRIORITY] and [FRAME SETTING] setting. X.V.COLOR p.... CODE Displays the detailed recording data during playback. AUTO BACK LIGHT......... WIDE SELECT Sets the horizontal to the attached lens. Adjusts the exposure for recording, playback, or editing movies. PHOTO SETTINGS IMAGE SIZE Sets the photo size. Adjusts...
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...the sun. Use cleaning paper moistened with the liquid. Never leave them exposed to direct sunlight. Be particularly careful of the lens. Keep the camcorder turning off any liquid gets in your eyes, wash with plenty of water and consult a doctor. This damages the inside ...or damaged battery pack. Keep metal contacts clean. If the battery electrolytic liquid has leaked: Consult your local authorized Sony service facility. Wash off when you use a soft cloth to the finish: Using chemicals such as by recording and playing back...
...the sun. Use cleaning paper moistened with the liquid. Never leave them exposed to direct sunlight. Be particularly careful of the lens. Keep the camcorder turning off any liquid gets in your eyes, wash with plenty of water and consult a doctor. This damages the inside ...or damaged battery pack. Keep metal contacts clean. If the battery electrolytic liquid has leaked: Consult your local authorized Sony service facility. Wash off when you use a soft cloth to the finish: Using chemicals such as by recording and playing back...
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... supplied AC Adaptor, and leave it with the LCD screen closed for a long period of time About care and storage of the lens Wipe the surface of the camcorder. When you give the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media to a wall outlet (wall socket) using data deletion software on a ... The rechargeable battery will not be fully discharged in about 3 months if you may not delete data from the "Handycam Handbook" on your camcorder or a computer, you do not use your camcorder at the seaside Store in the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media or format the "Memory Stick PRO ...
... supplied AC Adaptor, and leave it with the LCD screen closed for a long period of time About care and storage of the lens Wipe the surface of the camcorder. When you give the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media to a wall outlet (wall socket) using data deletion software on a ... The rechargeable battery will not be fully discharged in about 3 months if you may not delete data from the "Handycam Handbook" on your camcorder or a computer, you do not use your camcorder at the seaside Store in the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media or format the "Memory Stick PRO ...
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...360 000 pixels Effective (movie, 16:9): Approx. 1 430 000 pixels Effective (photo, 16:9): Approx. 1 490 000 pixels Effective (photo, 4:3): Approx. 1 990 000 pixels Lens: Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar Optical: 10 Digital: 20, 120 Filter diameter: 30 mm (1 3/16 in.) F1.8 ~ 2.2 Focal length f=3.2 ~ 32...1 GB equals 1 billion bytes, a portion of which is set to [ON], shutter speed 1/30 second) * The unique pixel array of Sony's ClearVid and the image processing system (BIONZ) allow still image resolution equivalent to +140 °F) Dimensions (approx.): 48 29 ...
...360 000 pixels Effective (movie, 16:9): Approx. 1 430 000 pixels Effective (photo, 16:9): Approx. 1 490 000 pixels Effective (photo, 4:3): Approx. 1 990 000 pixels Lens: Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar Optical: 10 Digital: 20, 120 Filter diameter: 30 mm (1 3/16 in.) F1.8 ~ 2.2 Focal length f=3.2 ~ 32...1 GB equals 1 billion bytes, a portion of which is set to [ON], shutter speed 1/30 second) * The unique pixel array of Sony's ClearVid and the image processing system (BIONZ) allow still image resolution equivalent to +140 °F) Dimensions (approx.): 48 29 ...
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... Meaning FACE DETECTION DETECTION SET Manual focus SCENE SELECTION White balance SteadyShot off SPOT MTR/FCS SPOT METER/ EXPOSURE TELE MACRO X.V.COLOR CONVERSION LENS OPTION button VIEW IMAGES button Slide show button 101-0005 Data file name Protected image VISUAL INDEX button Indicators and their positions are...
... Meaning FACE DETECTION DETECTION SET Manual focus SCENE SELECTION White balance SteadyShot off SPOT MTR/FCS SPOT METER/ EXPOSURE TELE MACRO X.V.COLOR CONVERSION LENS OPTION button VIEW IMAGES button Slide show button 101-0005 Data file name Protected image VISUAL INDEX button Indicators and their positions are...
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Parts and controls Figures in ( ) are reference pages. Lens (Carl Zeiss lens) LENS COVER switch (17, 19) Built-in microphone LCD screen/Touch panel (15) If you rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees, you can zoom ..., 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...
Parts and controls Figures in ( ) are reference pages. Lens (Carl Zeiss lens) LENS COVER switch (17, 19) Built-in microphone LCD screen/Touch panel (15) If you rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees, you can zoom ..., 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...
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...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 (60) Index Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Lens (Carl Zeiss lens) (15) LENS COVER switch (22, 24, 28, 30) Built-in microphone LCD screen/Touch panel (10, 33) If you ...
...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 (60) Index Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Lens (Carl Zeiss lens) (15) LENS COVER switch (22, 24, 28, 30) Built-in microphone LCD screen/Touch panel (10, 33) If you ...
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...) SCENE SELECTION (86) White balance (87) SteadyShot off (67) SPOT MTR/FCS (83)/ EXPOSURE (85)/SPOT METER (83) TELE MACRO (84) X.V.COLOR (67) CONVERSION LENS (68, 71) OPTION button (10) VIEW IMAGES button (25, 35) Slide show button (41) 101-0005 Data file name (27, 36) Protected image (52...
...) SCENE SELECTION (86) White balance (87) SteadyShot off (67) SPOT MTR/FCS (83)/ EXPOSURE (85)/SPOT METER (83) TELE MACRO (84) X.V.COLOR (67) CONVERSION LENS (68, 71) OPTION button (10) VIEW IMAGES button (25, 35) Slide show button (41) 101-0005 Data file name (27, 36) Protected image (52...
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... MOVIE SETTINGS / SET* REC MODE WIDE SELECT DIGITAL ZOOM STEADYSHOT AUTO SLW SHUTTR X.V.COLOR GUIDEFRAME REMAINING SET CONVERSION LENS AUTO BACK LIGHT PHOTO SETTINGS IMAGE SIZE* FILE NO. AUTO SLW SHUTTR GUIDEFRAME CONVERSION LENS AUTO BACK LIGHT FACE FUNC. SETTING SMILE SHUTTER** VIEW IMAGES SET / SET DATA CODE SOUND/DISP SET VOLUME...
... MOVIE SETTINGS / SET* REC MODE WIDE SELECT DIGITAL ZOOM STEADYSHOT AUTO SLW SHUTTR X.V.COLOR GUIDEFRAME REMAINING SET CONVERSION LENS AUTO BACK LIGHT PHOTO SETTINGS IMAGE SIZE* FILE NO. AUTO SLW SHUTTR GUIDEFRAME CONVERSION LENS AUTO BACK LIGHT FACE FUNC. SETTING SMILE SHUTTER** VIEW IMAGES SET / SET DATA CODE SOUND/DISP SET VOLUME...
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... "PMB Guide") "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) "Operating Guide" (1) See page 60 for the "Memory Stick" media you can use . Menu items, LCD panel, and lens A menu item that appear constantly on the LCD screen. Table of Contents Read this camcorder. Using the camcorder Do not hold the camcorder by the following...
... "PMB Guide") "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) "Operating Guide" (1) See page 60 for the "Memory Stick" media you can use . Menu items, LCD panel, and lens A menu item that appear constantly on the LCD screen. Table of Contents Read this camcorder. Using the camcorder Do not hold the camcorder by the following...
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... without warning. Images cannot be contrary to eject the media and may not operate correctly. Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is recommended that you destroy the actual body of the camcorder, storage media, etc. TV color systems differ depending on a compatible Blu-ray Disc... High Profile Devices which was developed jointly by Carl Zeiss, in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques of the camcorder, you may not delete data from the media completely. DVD media containing AVCHD footage may ...
... without warning. Images cannot be contrary to eject the media and may not operate correctly. Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is recommended that you destroy the actual body of the camcorder, storage media, etc. TV color systems differ depending on a compatible Blu-ray Disc... High Profile Devices which was developed jointly by Carl Zeiss, in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques of the camcorder, you may not delete data from the media completely. DVD media containing AVCHD footage may ...
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subject coming into the lens. 16 Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Index
subject coming into the lens. 16 Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Index
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...default settings automatically. (Some menu items retain the settings that were made before Easy Handycam operation.) Recording movies In the default setting, movies are recorded with high definition image quality (HD) on your camcorder when the LCD screen is turned on. To turn on the internal ...memory (p. 60, 65). Fasten the grip belt. Open the lens cover. Open the LCD screen of Contents Useful Recording...
...default settings automatically. (Some menu items retain the settings that were made before Easy Handycam operation.) Recording movies In the default setting, movies are recorded with high definition image quality (HD) on your camcorder when the LCD screen is turned on. To turn on the internal ...memory (p. 60, 65). Fasten the grip belt. Open the lens cover. Open the LCD screen of Contents Useful Recording...
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The aspect ratio of your camcorder when the LCD screen is turned on. To turn on the (Photo) lamp. appears on the LCD screen. Press MODE to turn on your camcorder. Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Shooting photos Open the lens cover. Open the LCD screen of the screen becomes 4:3. 24 Index Your camcorder is already open, press POWER (p. 19). Press EASY.
The aspect ratio of your camcorder when the LCD screen is turned on. To turn on the (Photo) lamp. appears on the LCD screen. Press MODE to turn on your camcorder. Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Shooting photos Open the lens cover. Open the LCD screen of the screen becomes 4:3. 24 Index Your camcorder is already open, press POWER (p. 19). Press EASY.
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Your camcorder is already open, press POWER (p. 19). POWER button 28 Index Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Recording Recording movies In the default setting, movies are recorded with high definition image quality (HD) on your camcorder when the LCD screen is turned on. To turn on the internal memory (p. 60, 65). Fasten the grip belt. Open the lens cover. Open the LCD screen of your camcorder.
Your camcorder is already open, press POWER (p. 19). POWER button 28 Index Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Recording Recording movies In the default setting, movies are recorded with high definition image quality (HD) on your camcorder when the LCD screen is turned on. To turn on the internal memory (p. 60, 65). Fasten the grip belt. Open the lens cover. Open the LCD screen of your camcorder.
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...;). Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder during movie recording ([SMILE SHUTTER], p. 73). An orange frame appears around the face is still being written onto the recording media. If you rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees to the lens side (), you can record movies/photos in... Recording Techniques [STBY] [REC] To stop recording, press START/STOP again. If you 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 ...
...;). Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder during movie recording ([SMILE SHUTTER], p. 73). An orange frame appears around the face is still being written onto the recording media. If you rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees to the lens side (), you can record movies/photos in... Recording Techniques [STBY] [REC] To stop recording, press START/STOP again. If you 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 ...
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...are recorded on the internal memory (p. 60). Open the lens cover. Open the LCD screen of your camcorder when the LCD screen is turned on. To turn on the (Photo) lamp. Your camcorder is already open, press POWER (p. 19). Press MODE to... turn on the recording media. The aspect ratio of the screen becomes 4:3. 30 Index They are recorded automatically on your camcorder. However, you can switch the shooting mode by touching (HOME) (CAMERA) [MOVIE]. Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques ...
...are recorded on the internal memory (p. 60). Open the lens cover. Open the LCD screen of your camcorder when the LCD screen is turned on. To turn on the (Photo) lamp. Your camcorder is already open, press POWER (p. 19). Press MODE to... turn on the recording media. The aspect ratio of the screen becomes 4:3. 30 Index They are recorded automatically on your camcorder. However, you can switch the shooting mode by touching (HOME) (CAMERA) [MOVIE]. Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques ...