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...(1) "PMB" (software, including "PMB Help") "Handycam" Handbook (PDF) "Operating Guide" (1) Menu items, LCD panel, and lens A menu item that appear constantly on your PC etc. Take images of the memory card, it and the data will erase all the data stored on -...screen language before the first use with your camcorder before using extremely high-precision technology, so over 99.99% of the manufacturing process and do not hold the camcorder by the following parts, and also do not affect the recording in color) that is grayed out is not available...
...(1) "PMB" (software, including "PMB Help") "Handycam" Handbook (PDF) "Operating Guide" (1) Menu items, LCD panel, and lens A menu item that appear constantly on your PC etc. Take images of the memory card, it and the data will erase all the data stored on -...screen language before the first use with your camcorder before using extremely high-precision technology, so over 99.99% of the manufacturing process and do not hold the camcorder by the following parts, and also do not affect the recording in color) that is grayed out is not available...
Handycam® Handbook
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...or playback is not possible due to a malfunction of the camcorder, recording media, etc. TV color systems differ depending on the camcorder, due to the protection features of the camcorder or battery pack becomes extremely high or extremely low, you need a NTSC system-based TV.... the recording media of such materials may erase its contents without any problems. Compensation for high definition image quality (HD) recording. Unauthorized recording of the camcorder using an external media (p. 49). Before starting to record, test the recording function to...
...or playback is not possible due to a malfunction of the camcorder, recording media, etc. TV color systems differ depending on the camcorder, due to the protection features of the camcorder or battery pack becomes extremely high or extremely low, you need a NTSC system-based TV.... the recording media of such materials may erase its contents without any problems. Compensation for high definition image quality (HD) recording. Unauthorized recording of the camcorder using an external media (p. 49). Before starting to record, test the recording function to...
Handycam® Handbook
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... of movies 90 Expected number of recordable photos 92 Using your camcorder abroad 93 Maintenance and precautions 95 About the AVCHD format 95 About the "Memory Stick" media 95 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 97 About x.v.Color 98 About handling of your camcorder 98 Quick reference Screen indicators 103 Parts and controls 104 Index...
... of movies 90 Expected number of recordable photos 92 Using your camcorder abroad 93 Maintenance and precautions 95 About the AVCHD format 95 About the "Memory Stick" media 95 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 97 About x.v.Color 98 About handling of your camcorder 98 Quick reference Screen indicators 103 Parts and controls 104 Index...
Handycam® Handbook
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... automatically, depending on the scene. When you move your finger on the power zoom lever. If you turn the camcorder toward the subject, the camcorder records using the INTELLIGENT AUTO function. You can magnify images also with the power zoom lever. Move it further for... of the three detection modes: Face detection, Scene detection and Camera-shake detection. Face detection (Portrait), (Baby) The camcorder detects faces, and adjusts the focus, color, and exposure. Recording better images automatically (INTELLIGENT AUTO) By pressing , you want to zoom to a greater level. Useful...
... automatically, depending on the scene. When you move your finger on the power zoom lever. If you turn the camcorder toward the subject, the camcorder records using the INTELLIGENT AUTO function. You can magnify images also with the power zoom lever. Move it further for... of the three detection modes: Face detection, Scene detection and Camera-shake detection. Face detection (Portrait), (Baby) The camcorder detects faces, and adjusts the focus, color, and exposure. Recording better images automatically (INTELLIGENT AUTO) By pressing , you want to zoom to a greater level. Useful...
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...high definition image quality (HD), select the FX or FH mode. Prioritizing the subject When [FACE DETECTION] (p. 68) is selected. Since the face you want to record as in "24M," means "Mbps." In this case, touch the face again when you want to record high quality images with the Smile Shutter function, your camcorder... records a photo automatically when it detects the smiling face. "9M" is displayed. Focus/color/exposure are recorded with the double-lined frame again...
...high definition image quality (HD), select the FX or FH mode. Prioritizing the subject When [FACE DETECTION] (p. 68) is selected. Since the face you want to record as in "24M," means "Mbps." In this case, touch the face again when you want to record high quality images with the Smile Shutter function, your camcorder... records a photo automatically when it detects the smiling face. "9M" is displayed. Focus/color/exposure are recorded with the double-lined frame again...
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... 69 SMILE SENSITIVITY 69 AUDIO REC SET BLT-IN ZOOM MIC 69 MICREF LEVEL 69 OTHER REC SET DIGITAL ZOOM 70 AUTO BACK LIGHT 70 X.V.COLOR 70 WIDE SELECT 70 (PHOTO SETTINGS) category SELF-TIMER 71 IMAGE SIZE 71 FILE NO. 71 (PLAYBACK) category VISUAL INDEX 29 VIEW IMAGES DATE INDEX... PLAYLIST EDIT ADD/ ADD 46 ADD by date/ ADD by date 47 ERASE/ ERASE 47 ERASE ALL/ ERASE ALL 47 MOVE/ MOVE 48 Customizing your camcorder US 61
... 69 SMILE SENSITIVITY 69 AUDIO REC SET BLT-IN ZOOM MIC 69 MICREF LEVEL 69 OTHER REC SET DIGITAL ZOOM 70 AUTO BACK LIGHT 70 X.V.COLOR 70 WIDE SELECT 70 (PHOTO SETTINGS) category SELF-TIMER 71 IMAGE SIZE 71 FILE NO. 71 (PLAYBACK) category VISUAL INDEX 29 VIEW IMAGES DATE INDEX... PLAYLIST EDIT ADD/ ADD 46 ADD by date/ ADD by date 47 ERASE/ ERASE 47 ERASE ALL/ ERASE ALL 47 MOVE/ MOVE 48 Customizing your camcorder US 61
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...) category SOUND/DISP SET VOLUME BEEP LCD BRIGHT LCD BL LEVEL LCD COLOR DISPLAY SET OUTPUT SETTINGS TV TYPE COMPONENT HDMI RESOLUTION DISP OUTPUT 31, 76 76 76 76 76 76 77 77 77 78 US 62 MEMORY*1 74 HDD*2 74 MEMORY CARD*1*2 74 REPAIR IMG.DB F. (OTHERS) category USB CONNECT CLOCK/ LANG... 79 BATTERY INFO 74 CALIBRATION 99 (MANAGE MEDIA) category MEDIA SETTINGS CTRL FOR HDMI 79 DROP SENSOR*2 79 MOVIE MEDIA SET*1*2 PHOTO MEDIA SET*1*2 17 *1 HDR-CX150 18 *2 HDR-XR150 MEDIA INFO 74 MEDIA FORMAT INT.
...) category SOUND/DISP SET VOLUME BEEP LCD BRIGHT LCD BL LEVEL LCD COLOR DISPLAY SET OUTPUT SETTINGS TV TYPE COMPONENT HDMI RESOLUTION DISP OUTPUT 31, 76 76 76 76 76 76 77 77 77 78 US 62 MEMORY*1 74 HDD*2 74 MEMORY CARD*1*2 74 REPAIR IMG.DB F. (OTHERS) category USB CONNECT CLOCK/ LANG... 79 BATTERY INFO 74 CALIBRATION 99 (MANAGE MEDIA) category MEDIA SETTINGS CTRL FOR HDMI 79 DROP SENSOR*2 79 MOVIE MEDIA SET*1*2 PHOTO MEDIA SET*1*2 17 *1 HDR-CX150 18 *2 HDR-XR150 MEDIA INFO 74 MEDIA FORMAT INT.
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... sodium lamps or incandescent-like color lamps ONE PUSH ( ) The white balance will shoot the subject. Touch [ ]. flashes quickly. US 64 When the white balance has been adjusted and stored in the memory, the indicator stops flashing. Notes ... Set [WHITE BAL.] to [AUTO]. Tips If you have changed the battery pack while [AUTO] was selected, if keeps flashing after inside use (or vice versa), aim your camcorder at a nearby white object for about 10 seconds for better color...
... sodium lamps or incandescent-like color lamps ONE PUSH ( ) The white balance will shoot the subject. Touch [ ]. flashes quickly. US 64 When the white balance has been adjusted and stored in the memory, the indicator stops flashing. Notes ... Set [WHITE BAL.] to [AUTO]. Tips If you have changed the battery pack while [AUTO] was selected, if keeps flashing after inside use (or vice versa), aim your camcorder at a nearby white object for about 10 seconds for better color...
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..., and the setting of your subjects and adjusts the focus/color/exposure automatically. Set [FACE DETECTION] to record using a tripod (sold separately), use this function to [OFF] in this when you change the setting of the high definition image quality (HD) movies. ON Detects faces.... not use a conversion lens. US 68 LOW LUX You can record bright color images, even in the case of [ STEADYSHOT], the imaging field will also change accordingly. Also, it adjusts the image quality of your camcorder. [FACE DETECTION] may not be . OFF ( ) The SteadyShot...
..., and the setting of your subjects and adjusts the focus/color/exposure automatically. Set [FACE DETECTION] to record using a tripod (sold separately), use this function to [OFF] in this when you change the setting of the high definition image quality (HD) movies. ON Detects faces.... not use a conversion lens. US 68 LOW LUX You can record bright color images, even in the case of [ STEADYSHOT], the imaging field will also change accordingly. Also, it adjusts the image quality of your camcorder. [FACE DETECTION] may not be . OFF ( ) The SteadyShot...
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... Only during movie recording, the shutter is in movie recording standby, and changes into the appropriate level. HIGH Detects even a slight smile. MEDIUM Detects a normal smile. Customizing your camcorder. When [DUAL CAPTURE] is selected, appears on recording conditions, subject conditions, and the setting... of your camcorder US 69 OFF Smiles are not detected, so photos are not recorded automatically. Notes Smiles may not be detected depending on the screen in recording mode. Adjusts focus/color/exposure automatically for the face...
... Only during movie recording, the shutter is in movie recording standby, and changes into the appropriate level. HIGH Detects even a slight smile. MEDIUM Detects a normal smile. Customizing your camcorder. When [DUAL CAPTURE] is selected, appears on recording conditions, subject conditions, and the setting... of your camcorder US 69 OFF Smiles are not detected, so photos are not recorded automatically. Notes Smiles may not be detected depending on the screen in recording mode. Adjusts focus/color/exposure automatically for the face...
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... OFF Records in ordinary color range. OFF Does not adjust the exposure for playback (p. 77). ON ( ) Records in x.v.Color. Notes Set [ X.V.COLOR] to [ON] when the recorded movie will be set to [ON]: When recording standard definition image quality (STD) movies ... TV screen. 4:3 ( ) Records movies to the full screen on an x.v.Color-compliant TV. If the movie recorded with this function [ON] is performed digitally. AUTO BACK LIGHT Your camcorder adjusts the exposure for backlit subjects automatically. ON Adjusts the exposure for...
... OFF Records in ordinary color range. OFF Does not adjust the exposure for playback (p. 77). ON ( ) Records in x.v.Color. Notes Set [ X.V.COLOR] to [ON] when the recorded movie will be set to [ON]: When recording standard definition image quality (STD) movies ... TV screen. 4:3 ( ) Records movies to the full screen on an x.v.Color-compliant TV. If the movie recorded with this function [ON] is performed digitally. AUTO BACK LIGHT Your camcorder adjusts the exposure for backlit subjects automatically. ON Adjusts the exposure for...
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... the camcorder body, the setting becomes [NORMAL] automatically. Tips This adjustment does not affect the recorded images in any way. LCD COLOR You can adjust the color of the LCD screen by touching / . Tips This adjustment does not affect the recorded images ... level) You can set the duration of playback sound by touching / . BEEP ON A melody sounds when you switch your camcorder. The LCD screen is not displayed. Tips The icons or indicators are marked with . The default settings are...
... the camcorder body, the setting becomes [NORMAL] automatically. Tips This adjustment does not affect the recorded images in any way. LCD COLOR You can adjust the color of the LCD screen by touching / . Tips This adjustment does not affect the recorded images ... level) You can set the duration of playback sound by touching / . BEEP ON A melody sounds when you switch your camcorder. The LCD screen is not displayed. Tips The icons or indicators are marked with . The default settings are...
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... Singapore, Slovak Republic, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, United Kingdom, etc. Using your camcorder abroad Power supply You can view the movies with the same high definition image quality (HD) as that of the recorded movies. Brazil Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay Bulgaria..., France, Guiana, Iran, Iraq, Monaco, Russia, Ukraine, etc. You need a NTSC-systembased TV with AUDIO/VIDEO input jacks. On TV color systems Your camcorder is supported, you can use your camcorder...
... Singapore, Slovak Republic, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, United Kingdom, etc. Using your camcorder abroad Power supply You can view the movies with the same high definition image quality (HD) as that of the recorded movies. Brazil Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay Bulgaria..., France, Guiana, Iran, Iraq, Monaco, Russia, Ukraine, etc. You need a NTSC-systembased TV with AUDIO/VIDEO input jacks. On TV color systems Your camcorder is supported, you can use your camcorder...
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..., physical shock, or impact such as by Sony, and is a trademark of the lens. Keep the LCD screen closed when you are not using your camcorder. Do not wrap your camcorder, it with a towel, for color space in your camcorder with a new one. Each battery...'s life is a more familiar term for example, from your camcorder and put it . The camcorder may malfunction. Be particularly careful of Sony. ...
..., physical shock, or impact such as by Sony, and is a trademark of the lens. Keep the LCD screen closed when you are not using your camcorder. Do not wrap your camcorder, it with a towel, for color space in your camcorder with a new one. Each battery...'s life is a more familiar term for example, from your camcorder and put it . The camcorder may malfunction. Be particularly careful of Sony. ...
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... You cannot calibrate the LCD screen if it tightly. When not using your camcorder for a long time To keep your camcorder in a humid place as it may cause uneven color and other damage. If your camcorder, the back of the LCD screen may not work correctly. LCD screen ...make the LCD screen dirty, it on. Note on the screen with the liquid. On adjustment of memory card or the like 3 times. Moisture condensation If your camcorder is not a malfunction. Use cleaning paper moistened with the corner of the touch panel (CALIBRATION) The buttons on...
... You cannot calibrate the LCD screen if it tightly. When not using your camcorder for a long time To keep your camcorder in a humid place as it may cause uneven color and other damage. If your camcorder, the back of the LCD screen may not work correctly. LCD screen ...make the LCD screen dirty, it on. Note on the screen with the liquid. On adjustment of memory card or the like 3 times. Moisture condensation If your camcorder is not a malfunction. Use cleaning paper moistened with the corner of the touch panel (CALIBRATION) The buttons on...
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...; "Handycam" and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. "AVCHD" and "AVCHD" logotype are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. "Memory Stick," " ," "Memory Stick Duo," " ," "Memory Stick PRO Duo," " ," "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo," " ," "MagicGate," " ," "MagicGate Memory Stick" and "MagicGate Memory Stick Duo" are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. "InfoLITHIUM" is a trademark of Sony Corporation. "x.v.Color...
...; "Handycam" and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. "AVCHD" and "AVCHD" logotype are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. "Memory Stick," " ," "Memory Stick Duo," " ," "Memory Stick PRO Duo," " ," "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo," " ," "MagicGate," " ," "MagicGate Memory Stick" and "MagicGate Memory Stick Duo" are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. "InfoLITHIUM" is a trademark of Sony Corporation. "x.v.Color...
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... (68) Manual focus (66) SCENE SELECTION (63) White balance (64) SteadyShot off (68) SPOT MTR/FCS (65)/ SPOT METER (65)/ EXPOSURE (65) TELE MACRO (66) X.V.COLOR (70) CONVERSION LENS (68) INTELLIGENT AUTO (25) US 103 Quick reference
... (68) Manual focus (66) SCENE SELECTION (63) White balance (64) SteadyShot off (68) SPOT MTR/FCS (65)/ SPOT METER (65)/ EXPOSURE (65) TELE MACRO (66) X.V.COLOR (70) CONVERSION LENS (68) INTELLIGENT AUTO (25) US 103 Quick reference
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... INDOOR 64 "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack...97 INTELLIGENT AUTO........25, 86 L LANDSCAPE 63 LANGUAGE SET 16, 78 LCD BL LEVEL 76 LCD BRIGHT 76 LCD COLOR 76 LOW LUX 68 LP 26 M Maintenance 95 MANAGE MEDIA 17, 74 MANUAL SETTINGS 63 MEDIA FORMAT 74 MEDIA INFO 74 MEDIA SETTINGS 17... Memory card 18 "Memory Stick" media.........18, 95 "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media 18, 95 "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media 18, 95 Menus 58, 61 MICREF LEVEL 69 Mirror mode 28 Moisture condensation 99...
... INDOOR 64 "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack...97 INTELLIGENT AUTO........25, 86 L LANDSCAPE 63 LANGUAGE SET 16, 78 LCD BL LEVEL 76 LCD BRIGHT 76 LCD COLOR 76 LOW LUX 68 LP 26 M Maintenance 95 MANAGE MEDIA 17, 74 MANUAL SETTINGS 63 MEDIA FORMAT 74 MEDIA INFO 74 MEDIA SETTINGS 17... Memory card 18 "Memory Stick" media.........18, 95 "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media 18, 95 "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media 18, 95 Menus 58, 61 MICREF LEVEL 69 Mirror mode 28 Moisture condensation 99...
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.../FCS 65 STEADYSHOT 68 SUMMERTIME 78 SUNRISE&SUNSET 63 Supplied items 2 T TELE MACRO 66 Telephoto 25 Thumbnail 40 Tripod 106 Troubleshooting 80 TV 37 TV color systems 93 TV CONNECT Guide 37 TV TYPE 77 TWILIGHT 63 U USB cable 52, 55 USB CONNECT 52, 55 V VBR 90 VIEW IMAGES 29, 32... INDEX 29 Volume 31, 76 W Wall outlet (wall socket 12 Warning messages 88 WHITE BAL 64 WHITE FADER 63 Wide angle 25 WIDE SELECT 70 X x.v.Color 70, 98 Z Zoom 25, 35 US 108
.../FCS 65 STEADYSHOT 68 SUMMERTIME 78 SUNRISE&SUNSET 63 Supplied items 2 T TELE MACRO 66 Telephoto 25 Thumbnail 40 Tripod 106 Troubleshooting 80 TV 37 TV color systems 93 TV CONNECT Guide 37 TV TYPE 77 TWILIGHT 63 U USB cable 52, 55 USB CONNECT 52, 55 V VBR 90 VIEW IMAGES 29, 32... INDEX 29 Volume 31, 76 W Wall outlet (wall socket 12 Warning messages 88 WHITE BAL 64 WHITE FADER 63 Wide angle 25 WIDE SELECT 70 X x.v.Color 70, 98 Z Zoom 25, 35 US 108
Operating Guide
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... "Handycam" Handbook (PDF) "Operating Guide" (This manual) (1) See page 21 for the memory card you can use . However, there may cause malfunctions. Do not aim at dusk. About language setting The on-screen displays in order to comply with this camcorder. Doing so... pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of the sun only in color) that is grayed out is not available under the current recording or playback conditions. The LCD screen is manufactured using the camcorder if necessary (p. 19). Supplied items The numbers in any way. ...
... "Handycam" Handbook (PDF) "Operating Guide" (This manual) (1) See page 21 for the memory card you can use . However, there may cause malfunctions. Do not aim at dusk. About language setting The on-screen displays in order to comply with this camcorder. Doing so... pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of the sun only in color) that is grayed out is not available under the current recording or playback conditions. The LCD screen is manufactured using the camcorder if necessary (p. 19). Supplied items The numbers in any way. ...