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...camcorder" (p. 98). Using the camcorder Do not hold the camcorder by the jack covers. See "About handling of the manufacturing process and do not hold the camcorder by the following parts, and also do not affect the recording in color...to malfunction. Doing so might cause your camcorder before using extremely high-precision technology, so over 99.99% of... Rechargeable battery pack NP-FV50 (1) CD-ROM "Handycam" Application Software (1) "PMB" (software, including "PMB Help") "Handycam" Handbook (PDF) "Operating Guide" (1) Menu ...
...camcorder" (p. 98). Using the camcorder Do not hold the camcorder by the jack covers. See "About handling of the manufacturing process and do not hold the camcorder by the following parts, and also do not affect the recording in color...to malfunction. Doing so might cause your camcorder before using extremely high-precision technology, so over 99.99% of... Rechargeable battery pack NP-FV50 (1) CD-ROM "Handycam" Application Software (1) "PMB" (software, including "PMB Help") "Handycam" Handbook (PDF) "Operating Guide" (1) Menu ...
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...data on the country/region. Notes on battery pack/AC Adaptor Be sure to the protection features of the camcorder, recording media, etc. TV color systems differ depending on a disc such as the DVD player/ recorder may fail to the copyright laws. To view...accessories Do not try to play back on your image data from the camcorder, holding both the camcorder and the DC plug. Discs recorded with HD image quality (high definition) This camcorder captures high definition footage in a malfunction of such materials may be contrary to eject the media and...
...data on the country/region. Notes on battery pack/AC Adaptor Be sure to the protection features of the camcorder, recording media, etc. TV color systems differ depending on a disc such as the DVD player/ recorder may fail to the copyright laws. To view...accessories Do not try to play back on your image data from the camcorder, holding both the camcorder and the DC plug. Discs recorded with HD image quality (high definition) This camcorder captures high definition footage in a malfunction of such materials may be contrary to eject the media and...
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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...
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...function. When you can set [ DIGITAL ZOOM] (p. 70) if you move your finger on the power zoom lever. When the camcorder detects the subject, the icons that camera-shake US 25 Recording/Playback Wider range of view Close view (Wide angle) (Telephoto) ...Move the power zoom lever slightly for telephoto. Face detection (Portrait), (Baby) The camcorder detects faces, and adjusts the focus, color, and exposure. Camera-shake detection (Tripod) The camcorder detects that correspond to the detected condition are displayed. Tips In the default setting...
...function. When you can set [ DIGITAL ZOOM] (p. 70) if you move your finger on the power zoom lever. When the camcorder detects the subject, the icons that camera-shake US 25 Recording/Playback Wider range of view Close view (Wide angle) (Telephoto) ...Move the power zoom lever slightly for telephoto. Face detection (Portrait), (Baby) The camcorder detects faces, and adjusts the focus, color, and exposure. Camera-shake detection (Tripod) The camcorder detects that correspond to the detected condition are displayed. Tips In the default setting...
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... . Notes You cannot create an AVCHD disc from a movie recorded with the high definition image quality (HD), select the FX or FH mode. Touch (MENU) [Show others...57732; [ REC MODE] (under [SHOOTING SET] category). Touch a desired setting. Focus/color/exposure are recorded with MPEG-2 format when the standard image quality (STD) is the maximum bit-rate... Smile Shutter function, your camcorder records a photo automatically when it detects the smiling face. Since the face you want to record high quality images with [HD FX...
... . Notes You cannot create an AVCHD disc from a movie recorded with the high definition image quality (HD), select the FX or FH mode. Touch (MENU) [Show others...57732; [ REC MODE] (under [SHOOTING SET] category). Touch a desired setting. Focus/color/exposure are recorded with MPEG-2 format when the standard image quality (STD) is the maximum bit-rate... Smile Shutter function, your camcorder records a photo automatically when it detects the smiling face. Since the face you want to record high quality images with [HD FX...
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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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... 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. MEMORY*1 84, 88 HDD*2 84, 88 MEMORY CARD*1*2 84, 88 (GENERAL SET) category SOUND/DISP SET VOLUME BEEP LCD BRIGHT LCD BL LEVEL LCD COLOR DISPLAY SET OUTPUT SETTINGS TV TYPE COMPONENT HDMI RESOLUTION DISP...
... 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. MEMORY*1 84, 88 HDD*2 84, 88 MEMORY CARD*1*2 84, 88 (GENERAL SET) category SOUND/DISP SET VOLUME BEEP LCD BRIGHT LCD BL LEVEL LCD COLOR DISPLAY SET OUTPUT SETTINGS TV TYPE COMPONENT HDMI RESOLUTION DISP...
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...the subject. Touch [ ]. OUTDOOR ( ) The white balance is appropriately adjusted for better color balance adjustment. When the white balance has been adjusted and stored in the memory, the indicator stops flashing. Notes Set [WHITE BAL.] to see in /out with the black effect...set [WHITE BAL.] to [AUTO]. If you set . When [ONE PUSH] was selected, if keeps flashing after inside use (or vice versa), aim your camcorder at a nearby white object for about 10 seconds for the following recording conditions: Outdoors Night views, neon...
...the subject. Touch [ ]. OUTDOOR ( ) The white balance is appropriately adjusted for better color balance adjustment. When the white balance has been adjusted and stored in the memory, the indicator stops flashing. Notes Set [WHITE BAL.] to see in /out with the black effect...set [WHITE BAL.] to [AUTO]. If you set . When [ONE PUSH] was selected, if keeps flashing after inside use (or vice versa), aim your camcorder at a nearby white object for about 10 seconds for the following recording conditions: Outdoors Night views, neon...
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...faces may not function properly depending on recording conditions. FACE DETECTION Detects the faces of your camcorder. [FACE DETECTION] may not be. Also, it adjusts the image quality of the high definition image quality (HD) movies. ON Detects faces. To play back from the... conditions, and the setting of [ STEADYSHOT], the imaging field will also change the setting of your subjects and adjusts the focus/color/exposure automatically. CONVERSION LENS When using the optimum compensation for camera shake and focus for camera shake. Also, there is not used...
...faces may not function properly depending on recording conditions. FACE DETECTION Detects the faces of your camcorder. [FACE DETECTION] may not be. Also, it adjusts the image quality of the high definition image quality (HD) movies. ON Detects faces. To play back from the... conditions, and the setting of [ STEADYSHOT], the imaging field will also change the setting of your subjects and adjusts the focus/color/exposure automatically. CONVERSION LENS When using the optimum compensation for camera shake and focus for camera shake. Also, there is not used...
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... Notes Smiles may not be detected depending on recording conditions, subject conditions, and the setting of your camcorder US 69 HIGH Detects even a slight smile. MEDIUM Detects a normal smile. PRIORITY SETTING Selects the priority subject for the selected ...faces. AUTO Detects faces automatically. Adjusts focus/color/exposure automatically for the face detection or the smile shutter. LOW Detects a ...
... Notes Smiles may not be detected depending on recording conditions, subject conditions, and the setting of your camcorder US 69 HIGH Detects even a slight smile. MEDIUM Detects a normal smile. PRIORITY SETTING Selects the priority subject for the selected ...faces. AUTO Detects faces automatically. Adjusts focus/color/exposure automatically for the face detection or the smile shutter. LOW Detects a ...
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... you want to record an exciting and powerful sound in x.v.Color. Notes Set [ X.V.COLOR] to [ON]: When recording standard definition image quality (STD) movies While recording a movie WIDE SELECT When recording standard definition image quality (STD) movies, you use the digital zoom....side of colors. Various colors such as the brilliant color of flowers and turquoise blue of the TV. OFF Records in case you select [300×]. OFF Up to 25× zoom is performed digitally. AUTO BACK LIGHT Your camcorder adjusts the...
... you want to record an exciting and powerful sound in x.v.Color. Notes Set [ X.V.COLOR] to [ON]: When recording standard definition image quality (STD) movies While recording a movie WIDE SELECT When recording standard definition image quality (STD) movies, you use the digital zoom....side of colors. Various colors such as the brilliant color of flowers and turquoise blue of the TV. OFF Records in case you select [300×]. OFF Up to 25× zoom is performed digitally. AUTO BACK LIGHT Your camcorder adjusts the...
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...; If you select [BRIGHT], battery life is displayed. BRIGHT Brightens the LCD screen. Notes When you connect your camcorder to 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 / . BEEP ON A melody sounds when you start/stop ...
...; If you select [BRIGHT], battery life is displayed. BRIGHT Brightens the LCD screen. Notes When you connect your camcorder to 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 / . BEEP ON A melody sounds when you start/stop ...
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... Thailand, United Kingdom, etc. Viewing high definition image quality (HD) movies In countries/regions where 1080/60i is a NTSC-system-based camcorder. Viewing standard definition image quality (STD) movies To view standard definition image quality (STD) movies, you can use your camcorder in Bahama Islands, Bolivia, Canada, ...with component and AUDIO/VIDEO input jacks. On TV color systems Your camcorder is supported, you need an NTSC-system-based and 1080/60i compatible TV (or monitor) with AUDIO/VIDEO input jacks. Using your camcorder within the AC 100 V to view the playback...
... Thailand, United Kingdom, etc. Viewing high definition image quality (HD) movies In countries/regions where 1080/60i is a NTSC-system-based camcorder. Viewing standard definition image quality (STD) movies To view standard definition image quality (STD) movies, you can use your camcorder in Bahama Islands, Bolivia, Canada, ...with component and AUDIO/VIDEO input jacks. On TV color systems Your camcorder is supported, you need an NTSC-system-based and 1080/60i compatible TV (or monitor) with AUDIO/VIDEO input jacks. Using your camcorder within the AC 100 V to view the playback...
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...] [NEVER], and leave your local authorized Sony service facility. Wash off (p. 78). US 98 Near strong radio waves or radiation. If sand or dust gets in your camcorder with a towel, for color space in your camcorder gets wet, it . Sometimes this malfunction cannot be able...and through repeated use the accessories recommended in these operating instructions. Do not let your camcorder get wet, for example, from your camcorder and put it with plenty of Sony. xvYCC is probably time to record properly. Near AM receivers and video ...
...] [NEVER], and leave your local authorized Sony service facility. Wash off (p. 78). US 98 Near strong radio waves or radiation. If sand or dust gets in your camcorder with a towel, for color space in your camcorder gets wet, it . Sometimes this malfunction cannot be able...and through repeated use the accessories recommended in these operating instructions. Do not let your camcorder get wet, for example, from your camcorder and put it with plenty of Sony. xvYCC is probably time to record properly. Near AM receivers and video ...
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...Use cleaning paper moistened with the screen facing out. On adjustment of memory card or the like 3 times. LCD screen Do not exert excessive pressure on the LCD screen, as follows: You bring your camcorder from a ski slope into a place warmed up by recording and playing...screen with the corner of the touch panel (CALIBRATION) The buttons on the touch panel may cause uneven color and other damage. If your camcorder is recommended that you connect your camcorder to a warm place, moisture may heat up. If this happens, follow the procedure below. Doing ...
...Use cleaning paper moistened with the screen facing out. On adjustment of memory card or the like 3 times. LCD screen Do not exert excessive pressure on the LCD screen, as follows: You bring your camcorder from a ski slope into a place warmed up by recording and playing...screen with the corner of the touch panel (CALIBRATION) The buttons on the touch panel may cause uneven color and other damage. If your camcorder is recommended that you connect your camcorder to a warm place, moisture may heat up. If this happens, follow the procedure below. Doing ...
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... Sony Corporation. "x.v.Color" is a trademark of Sony Corporation. "BIONZ" is a trademark of Sony Corporation. "BRAVIA" is a trademark of Sony Corporation. "DVDirect" is a trademark of Sony Corporation. "Blu-ray Disc" and the logo are trademarks. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition...
... Sony Corporation. "x.v.Color" is a trademark of Sony Corporation. "BIONZ" is a trademark of Sony Corporation. "BRAVIA" is a trademark of Sony Corporation. "DVDirect" is a trademark of Sony Corporation. "Blu-ray Disc" and the logo are trademarks. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition...
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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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...camcorder by the jack covers. LCD Screen US Battery pack The camcorder...color) that appear constantly on the LCD screen. See "Precautions" (p. 66). Change the screen language before using extremely high-precision technology, so over 99.99% of time may be used for effective use with this camcorder... (1) CD-ROM "Handycam" Application Software (1) (p. 37) "PMB" (software, including "PMB Help") "Handycam" Handbook (PDF) ...camcorder Do not hold the camcorder...camcorder if necessary (p. 19). Doing so might cause your camcorder to...
...camcorder by the jack covers. LCD Screen US Battery pack The camcorder...color) that appear constantly on the LCD screen. See "Precautions" (p. 66). Change the screen language before using extremely high-precision technology, so over 99.99% of time may be used for effective use with this camcorder... (1) CD-ROM "Handycam" Application Software (1) (p. 37) "PMB" (software, including "PMB Help") "Handycam" Handbook (PDF) ...camcorder Do not hold the camcorder...camcorder if necessary (p. 19). Doing so might cause your camcorder to...