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... advice for successful recording 21 Recording and playing movies and photos easily ( Easy Handycam Operation 22 Recording movies 22 Shooting photos 24 Playing movies 25 Viewing photos 27 ...movies 28 Shooting photos 30 Useful functions for recording movies and photos 32 Zooming 32 Recording high quality photos during movie recording (Dual Rec 32 Recording in mirror mode 33 Recording fast action... MENU 12 List of the OPTION MENU 13 Read this before operating your camcorder 14 Getting started Step 1: Charging the battery pack 17 Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and...
... advice for successful recording 21 Recording and playing movies and photos easily ( Easy Handycam Operation 22 Recording movies 22 Shooting photos 24 Playing movies 25 Viewing photos 27 ...movies 28 Shooting photos 30 Useful functions for recording movies and photos 32 Zooming 32 Recording high quality photos during movie recording (Dual Rec 32 Recording in mirror mode 33 Recording fast action... MENU 12 List of the OPTION MENU 13 Read this before operating your camcorder 14 Getting started Step 1: Charging the battery pack 17 Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and...
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...camcorder MOVIE SETTINGS (Items for recording movies 65 PHOTO SETTINGS (Items for photos 60 Inserting "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media 60 Checking the media information 62 Deleting all movies and photos (Formatting 63 Preventing data on a TV 42 Connecting a TV using [TV CONNECT Guide 42 Connecting to a high definition...images by date (Date Index 39 Using PB zoom with a recorder, etc. (A/V connecting cable connection 56 Checking the battery information 59 Utilizing recording media Changing the recording media 60 Selecting the recording media for movies 60 Selecting the recording media ...
...camcorder MOVIE SETTINGS (Items for recording movies 65 PHOTO SETTINGS (Items for photos 60 Inserting "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media 60 Checking the media information 62 Deleting all movies and photos (Formatting 63 Preventing data on a TV 42 Connecting a TV using [TV CONNECT Guide 42 Connecting to a high definition...images by date (Date Index 39 Using PB zoom with a recorder, etc. (A/V connecting cable connection 56 Checking the battery information 59 Utilizing recording media Changing the recording media 60 Selecting the recording media for movies 60 Selecting the recording media ...
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... 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 PRO Duo" ...media ...102 Maintenance and precautions 104 About the AVCHD format 104 About the "Memory Stick" media 104 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 106 About x.v.Color 107 ...
... 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 PRO Duo" ...media ...102 Maintenance and precautions 104 About the AVCHD format 104 About the "Memory Stick" media 104 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 106 About x.v.Color 107 ...
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... Power zoom lever (32, 40) PHOTO button (25, 31) MODE button (24, 30) (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (19) Battery pack (17) CHG (charge) lamp (17) Speaker DC IN jack (17) A/V Remote Connector (42, 56) START/STOP button... tripod receptacle using a tripod screw (sold separately: the length of the screw must be less than 5.5 mm (7/32 in.)). BATT (battery) release lever (18) Screen indicators Upper left Center Upper right Bottom Upper left Indicator 60 min Meaning HOME button (10) Self-timer ...
... Power zoom lever (32, 40) PHOTO button (25, 31) MODE button (24, 30) (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (19) Battery pack (17) CHG (charge) lamp (17) Speaker DC IN jack (17) A/V Remote Connector (42, 56) START/STOP button... tripod receptacle using a tripod screw (sold separately: the length of the screw must be less than 5.5 mm (7/32 in.)). BATT (battery) release lever (18) Screen indicators Upper left Center Upper right Bottom Upper left Indicator 60 min Meaning HOME button (10) Self-timer ...
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... p. 47 p. 47 p. 49 p. 50 p. 50 p. 51 p. 51 p. 47 p. 47 p. 52 p. 52 p. 53 p. 54 p. 54 p. 55 p. 55 p. 55 p. 56 p. 56 12 DISC BURN TV CONNECT Guide* BATTERY INFO Operating Guide p. 42 p. 59 (MANAGE MEDIA) category MOVIE MEDIA SET* PHOTO MEDIA SET* MEDIA INFO MEDIA FORMAT* REPAIR IMG.DB F. p. 60 p. 60 p. 62 p. 63...
... p. 47 p. 47 p. 49 p. 50 p. 50 p. 51 p. 51 p. 47 p. 47 p. 52 p. 52 p. 53 p. 54 p. 54 p. 55 p. 55 p. 55 p. 56 p. 56 12 DISC BURN TV CONNECT Guide* BATTERY INFO Operating Guide p. 42 p. 59 (MANAGE MEDIA) category MOVIE MEDIA SET* PHOTO MEDIA SET* MEDIA INFO MEDIA FORMAT* REPAIR IMG.DB F. p. 60 p. 60 p. 62 p. 63...
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...be sure to insert the connector plug in the correct way. Useful Recording Techniques Index Battery pack The camcorder is manufactured using extremely high-precision technology, so over 99.99% of the pixels are normal results of the ...58181; A/V connecting cable (1) USB cable (1) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH50 (1) CD-ROM "Handycam Application Software" (1) "PMB" (software, including "PMB Guide") "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) "Operating Guide" (1) See page 60 for long periods of time ...
...be sure to insert the connector plug in the correct way. Useful Recording Techniques Index Battery pack The camcorder is manufactured using extremely high-precision technology, so over 99.99% of the pixels are normal results of the ...58181; A/V connecting cable (1) USB cable (1) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH50 (1) CD-ROM "Handycam Application Software" (1) "PMB" (software, including "PMB Guide") "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) "Operating Guide" (1) See page 60 for long periods of time ...
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...; This camcorder captures high definition footage in the AVCHD format. Notes on the recording media. Playing back recorded images on external media periodically. Also, when you dispose of the camcorder, it is recommended that you need a PAL system-based TV. Television programs, films, video tapes, and other devices Your camcorder is recommended that the...
...; This camcorder captures high definition footage in the AVCHD format. Notes on the recording media. Playing back recorded images on external media periodically. Also, when you dispose of the camcorder, it is recommended that you need a PAL system-based TV. Television programs, films, video tapes, and other devices Your camcorder is recommended that the...
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... the DC plug is on, you can charge the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (H series) after attaching it to your camcorder. You cannot attach any "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack other than the H series to your camcorder. 1 Turn off when the battery pack is fully charged. 4 When the battery is charged, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN...
... the DC plug is on, you can charge the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (H series) after attaching it to your camcorder. You cannot attach any "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack other than the H series to your camcorder. 1 Turn off when the battery pack is fully charged. 4 When the battery is charged, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN...
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...58313;C (77 ˚F) (10 C to 30 C (50 ˚F to save battery power ([A.SHUT OFF], p. 81). Charging the battery pack abroad You can charge the battery pack in any malfunction occurs while using your camcorder. Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in a narrow space, such as "Step...) when using an NP-FH30, which only allows short recording and playback times, with your camcorder without any operation for about 5 minutes, to 86 ˚F) is recommended) To remove the battery pack Close the LCD screen. This may cause a malfunction. 18 Index Disconnect the AC Adaptor...
...58313;C (77 ˚F) (10 C to 30 C (50 ˚F to save battery power ([A.SHUT OFF], p. 81). Charging the battery pack abroad You can charge the battery pack in any malfunction occurs while using your camcorder. Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in a narrow space, such as "Step...) when using an NP-FH30, which only allows short recording and playback times, with your camcorder without any operation for about 5 minutes, to 86 ˚F) is recommended) To remove the battery pack Close the LCD screen. This may cause a malfunction. 18 Index Disconnect the AC Adaptor...
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...Make good use zooming sparingly. And, use of camcorder accessories. By always carrying spare batteries, you can continue recording without worrying about battery power shortages. 21 Index Zooming smoothly Zoom in dim light, such as you hold the camcorder, keep your upper body upright, and hold your...make the viewer feel tired when viewing them. For example, using a tripod, you can make movies that you not move your camcorder horizontally as scenes of fireworks, or night views. The SteadyShot function is effective against camera-shake, however, it is closer to...
...Make good use zooming sparingly. And, use of camcorder accessories. By always carrying spare batteries, you can continue recording without worrying about battery power shortages. 21 Index Zooming smoothly Zoom in dim light, such as you hold the camcorder, keep your upper body upright, and hold your...make the viewer feel tired when viewing them. For example, using a tripod, you can make movies that you not move your camcorder horizontally as scenes of fireworks, or night views. The SteadyShot function is effective against camera-shake, however, it is closer to...
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... LCD panel 180 degrees to the lens side (), you can capture photos from recorded movies (p. 49). 29 Index You cannot operate your camcorder, and do not remove the battery or AC Adaptor. You can check the recordable time and the remaining capacity, etc., by touching (HOME) (MANAGE MEDIA) ...
... LCD panel 180 degrees to the lens side (), you can capture photos from recorded movies (p. 49). 29 Index You cannot operate your camcorder, and do not remove the battery or AC Adaptor. You can check the recordable time and the remaining capacity, etc., by touching (HOME) (MANAGE MEDIA) ...
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... a few seconds until disappears. 34 Index This setting is practical when you use your camcorder in bright conditions or you press DISP, the screen indicators, such as that of [SMTH SLW REC] is not as good as remaining battery power, etc., turn on /off . Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques [3sec AFTER... on the LCD backlight, press and hold DISP down for a few seconds until appears. To turn on or off Each time you want to save battery power.
... a few seconds until disappears. 34 Index This setting is practical when you use your camcorder in bright conditions or you press DISP, the screen indicators, such as that of [SMTH SLW REC] is not as good as remaining battery power, etc., turn on /off . Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques [3sec AFTER... on the LCD backlight, press and hold DISP down for a few seconds until appears. To turn on or off Each time you want to save battery power.
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... screen to 100 images at one time You can delete photos by selecting recording dates only when photos are deleted. Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. You cannot delete protected movies and photos. Index 47 It may ...damage the recording media. Do not eject "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media while deleting images from your camcorder while deleting the images. Touch to return to delete before you try to delete them (p. 52). If the deleted movie is included in the...
... screen to 100 images at one time You can delete photos by selecting recording dates only when photos are deleted. Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. You cannot delete protected movies and photos. Index 47 It may ...damage the recording media. Do not eject "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media while deleting images from your camcorder while deleting the images. Touch to return to delete before you try to delete them (p. 52). If the deleted movie is included in the...
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...the recording media which contains the movie and the image quality you want to divide the movie into scenes. Play and pause toggles as your camcorder while dividing the movie. Also, do not eject the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media while dividing movies on the "Memory Stick PRO Duo...; [YES] . Notes You cannot restore movies once they are divided. Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from your camcorder selects the dividing point based on about half-second increments. If you divide the original movie, the movie added to the...
...the recording media which contains the movie and the image quality you want to divide the movie into scenes. Play and pause toggles as your camcorder while dividing the movie. Also, do not eject the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media while dividing movies on the "Memory Stick PRO Duo...; [YES] . Notes You cannot restore movies once they are divided. Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from your camcorder selects the dividing point based on about half-second increments. If you divide the original movie, the movie added to the...
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... Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from your camcorder while adding movies to create, play, or edit a Playlist before the operation (p. 60, 65). Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Using the Playlist of movies The Playlist is a list showing thumbnails of 999 high definition image quality (HD) movies, or...
... Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from your camcorder while adding movies to create, play, or edit a Playlist before the operation (p. 60, 65). Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Using the Playlist of movies The Playlist is a list showing thumbnails of 999 high definition image quality (HD) movies, or...
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Touch (HOME) (OTHERS) [BATTERY INFO]. To close the battery information screen Touch . 59 Index The remaining battery capacity is shown. Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Checking the battery information You can check the estimated remaining capacity of the battery.
Touch (HOME) (OTHERS) [BATTERY INFO]. To close the battery information screen Touch . 59 Index The remaining battery capacity is shown. Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Checking the battery information You can check the estimated remaining capacity of the battery.
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...; (SETTINGS) [SOUND/DISP SET] [BEEP] a desired setting ON OFF A melody sounds when you select [BRIGHT], battery life is automatically selected for the setting. When you start/stop recording, or operate the touch panel. Useful Recording Techniques LCD BRIGHT You can... adjust the volume of the LCD screen. Brightens the LCD screen. Notes When you connect your camcorder to adjust the sound and the screen) The default settings are marked with . LCD BL LEVEL (LCD back light level) ...
...; (SETTINGS) [SOUND/DISP SET] [BEEP] a desired setting ON OFF A melody sounds when you select [BRIGHT], battery life is automatically selected for the setting. When you start/stop recording, or operate the touch panel. Useful Recording Techniques LCD BRIGHT You can... adjust the volume of the LCD screen. Brightens the LCD screen. Notes When you connect your camcorder to adjust the sound and the screen) The default settings are marked with . LCD BL LEVEL (LCD back light level) ...
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...better color balance adjustment. When the white balance has been set with [ONE PUSH], if the lighting conditions changed by bringing your camcorder at a nearby white object for about 10 seconds for the following recording conditions: Outdoors Night views, neon signs and fireworks... is set to [AUTO]. Tips If you have changed the battery pack while [AUTO] was selected, or taken your camcorder outdoors after inside use (or vice versa), select [AUTO] and aim your camcorder outdoors from inside the house, or vice versa, you will shoot the subject. ...
...better color balance adjustment. When the white balance has been set with [ONE PUSH], if the lighting conditions changed by bringing your camcorder at a nearby white object for about 10 seconds for the following recording conditions: Outdoors Night views, neon signs and fireworks... is set to [AUTO]. Tips If you have changed the battery pack while [AUTO] was selected, or taken your camcorder outdoors after inside use (or vice versa), select [AUTO] and aim your camcorder outdoors from inside the house, or vice versa, you will shoot the subject. ...
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...of internal memory data. During repair, we may be required to initialize or change the current internal memory of your camcorder, use the following list to investigate the problem. Be sure to save the data on the internal memory on the internal ... is not a malfunction. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket). However, your Sony dealer. Overall operations/Easy Handycam operation p. 90 Batteries/power sources p. 91 LCD screen p. 91 "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media p. 91 Recording p. 92 Playback ...
...of internal memory data. During repair, we may be required to initialize or change the current internal memory of your camcorder, use the following list to investigate the problem. Be sure to save the data on the internal memory on the internal ... is not a malfunction. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket). However, your Sony dealer. Overall operations/Easy Handycam operation p. 90 Batteries/power sources p. 91 LCD screen p. 91 "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media p. 91 Recording p. 92 Playback ...
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...LCD screen (p. 17). Attach the battery pack to the camcorder correctly (p. 17). Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the camcorder correctly (p. 17). The CHG (charge) lamp flashes while the battery pack is not a malfunction. This is too high or too low. "Memory Stick PRO Duo"...formatted on a computer, format it again on your Sony dealer. If the problem persists, replace the battery pack with a new one (p. 106). Batteries/power sources The power abruptly turns off (A.SHUT OFF). If the problem persists, replace the battery pack with a new one (p. 106). ...
...LCD screen (p. 17). Attach the battery pack to the camcorder correctly (p. 17). Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the camcorder correctly (p. 17). The CHG (charge) lamp flashes while the battery pack is not a malfunction. This is too high or too low. "Memory Stick PRO Duo"...formatted on a computer, format it again on your Sony dealer. If the problem persists, replace the battery pack with a new one (p. 106). Batteries/power sources The power abruptly turns off (A.SHUT OFF). If the problem persists, replace the battery pack with a new one (p. 106). ...