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... viewfinder are manufactured using extremely high-precision technology, so over 99.99% of the pixels are operational for effective use Your camcorder is capable of such materials may cause harmful interference to an outlet on a circuit different from that into which the receiver is.../ region. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for the contents of the following measures: - z Tip • Your camcorder adopts the HDV1080i specification, which is adopted as the digital interface enabling a digital connection with TVs and personal computers compatible with the limits...
... viewfinder are manufactured using extremely high-precision technology, so over 99.99% of the pixels are operational for effective use Your camcorder is capable of such materials may cause harmful interference to an outlet on a circuit different from that into which the receiver is.../ region. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for the contents of the following measures: - z Tip • Your camcorder adopts the HDV1080i specification, which is adopted as the digital interface enabling a digital connection with TVs and personal computers compatible with the limits...
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...or this may cause a malfunction of the sun only in the proper direction. Connecting other devices Before connecting your camcorder (p. 18). The screen appears blue. Using this camcorder prior to malfunction. Viewfinder LCD panel Battery pack Microphone • You can change the language to insert the connector... plug in low light conditions, such as at the sun. Doing so might cause your camcorder. Check the contents of the LCD screen and the viewfinder used for screen display on a device that is not compatible with an i....
...or this may cause a malfunction of the sun only in the proper direction. Connecting other devices Before connecting your camcorder (p. 18). The screen appears blue. Using this camcorder prior to malfunction. Viewfinder LCD panel Battery pack Microphone • You can change the language to insert the connector... plug in low light conditions, such as at the sun. Doing so might cause your camcorder. Check the contents of the LCD screen and the viewfinder used for screen display on a device that is not compatible with an i....
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...items 51 Using the (CAMERA SET) menu - Signal conversion function ........81 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 83 Warning indicators and messages .....88 Additional Information Using your camcorder - AUDIO MIX, etc 56 Using the (LCD/VF SET) menu - STDYSHOT TYP/FRAME REC, etc 52 Using the (AUDIO SET) menu...or TV 74 Connecting to a computer 77 Dubbing sound to a recorded tape 78 Connecting an analog VCR to the computer via your camcorder abroad 90 HDV format and recording/playback ..91 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 92 About i.LINK 94 Maintenance and precautions 95 ...
...items 51 Using the (CAMERA SET) menu - Signal conversion function ........81 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 83 Warning indicators and messages .....88 Additional Information Using your camcorder - AUDIO MIX, etc 56 Using the (LCD/VF SET) menu - STDYSHOT TYP/FRAME REC, etc 52 Using the (AUDIO SET) menu...or TV 74 Connecting to a computer 77 Dubbing sound to a recorded tape 78 Connecting an analog VCR to the computer via your camcorder abroad 90 HDV format and recording/playback ..91 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 92 About i.LINK 94 Maintenance and precautions 95 ...
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Press the battery pack and slide it down. of the back of the out, then push the center compartment. arrow to the camcorder. the cassette compartment comes out automatically. OPEN/EJECT lever Window-side 8 Quick Start Guide a Slide the OPEN/ b Insert the cassette with c Press on the..., see page 11. Quick Start Guide Recording movies 1 Attach the charged battery pack to open the lid. Battery Pack 2 Insert a cassette into the camcorder. slides back in its window-side facing cassette the direction of the Close the cassette lid after The cassette compartment cassette.
Press the battery pack and slide it down. of the back of the out, then push the center compartment. arrow to the camcorder. the cassette compartment comes out automatically. OPEN/EJECT lever Window-side 8 Quick Start Guide a Slide the OPEN/ b Insert the cassette with c Press on the..., see page 11. Quick Start Guide Recording movies 1 Attach the charged battery pack to open the lid. Battery Pack 2 Insert a cassette into the camcorder. slides back in its window-side facing cassette the direction of the Close the cassette lid after The cassette compartment cassette.
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...batteries in parentheses indicates the number of that item supplied. Cleaning cassette (1) Shoulder strap (1) To attach it to your camcorder. AC Adaptor (1) Wireless Remote Commander (1) A/V connecting cable (1) Component video cable (1) Power cord (1) Shoe adaptor (1) To attach it to your... camcorder, see page 105. Operating Instructions (This manual) (1) 10 Getting started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure you attach an optical...
...batteries in parentheses indicates the number of that item supplied. Cleaning cassette (1) Shoulder strap (1) To attach it to your camcorder. AC Adaptor (1) Wireless Remote Commander (1) A/V connecting cable (1) Component video cable (1) Power cord (1) Shoe adaptor (1) To attach it to your... camcorder, see page 105. Operating Instructions (This manual) (1) 10 Getting started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure you attach an optical...
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... Power cord To the wall outlet 3 Connect the power cord to the AC Adaptor. 4 Connect the power cord to the DC IN jack on your camcorder. Getting started 11 Battery pack 1 Press the battery pack and slide it down. 2 With the b mark on the DC plug facing the battery pack, connect... the wall outlet. ,continued Getting started Step 2: Charging the battery pack You can charge the battery by attaching the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (L series) to your camcorder. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet immediately if any metallic objects.
... Power cord To the wall outlet 3 Connect the power cord to the AC Adaptor. 4 Connect the power cord to the DC IN jack on your camcorder. Getting started 11 Battery pack 1 Press the battery pack and slide it down. 2 With the b mark on the DC plug facing the battery pack, connect... the wall outlet. ,continued Getting started Step 2: Charging the battery pack You can charge the battery by attaching the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (L series) to your camcorder. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet immediately if any metallic objects.
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z Tip • You can also use your camcorder in the DV format Battery pack Continuous Typical recording recording time time NP-F570 120 ...repeatedly record, start/stop, move the POWER switch to ON. • The middle figures show an approximate number of your camcorder. Playing time Approximate number of minutes available when you use a fully charged battery pack at 25°C (77°F). Charging... before an actual recording to display the recording time on the environment where the camcorder is used with your camcorder, even if its power cord is set to ON.
z Tip • You can also use your camcorder in the DV format Battery pack Continuous Typical recording recording time time NP-F570 120 ...repeatedly record, start/stop, move the POWER switch to ON. • The middle figures show an approximate number of your camcorder. Playing time Approximate number of minutes available when you use a fully charged battery pack at 25°C (77°F). Charging... before an actual recording to display the recording time on the environment where the camcorder is used with your camcorder, even if its power cord is set to ON.
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... Charging the battery pack" (p. 11). • CAMERA: To record pictures. • VCR: To play back pictures. Connect your camcorder as the power source when you are using this camcorder for the first time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears (p. 16). The battery pack is fully discharged. (For Battery information only.)...POWER switch to set the POWER switch. While pressing the green button, set the POWER switch to the respective power mode to your camcorder is attached to record or play or edit pictures. The power turns on You need to OFF (CHG). 14 Getting started PRECAUTION Even...
... Charging the battery pack" (p. 11). • CAMERA: To record pictures. • VCR: To play back pictures. Connect your camcorder as the power source when you are using this camcorder for the first time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears (p. 16). The battery pack is fully discharged. (For Battery information only.)...POWER switch to set the POWER switch. While pressing the green button, set the POWER switch to the respective power mode to your camcorder is attached to record or play or edit pictures. The power turns on You need to OFF (CHG). 14 Getting started PRECAUTION Even...
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... LCD screen during recording by adjusting the angle of the LCD panel. 180 degrees Up to about 100 degrees z Tip • If you use your camcorder in bright conditions using the viewfinder when you change the brightness of the LCD panel, the brightness of the LCD panel to [OFF] (p. 62). Getting...
... LCD screen during recording by adjusting the angle of the LCD panel. 180 degrees Up to about 100 degrees z Tip • If you use your camcorder in bright conditions using the viewfinder when you change the brightness of the LCD panel, the brightness of the LCD panel to [OFF] (p. 62). Getting...
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... set the clock for the first time. 16 Getting started When the picture in the viewfinder is hard to see If you turn on your camcorder (p. 14). 2 Open the LCD panel and adjust the angle. If you do not use the supplied large eyecup. POWER switch 1 Turn on your... camcorder for the first time. In that case, charge the rechargeable button-type battery (p. 97) and then set the date and time, the [CLOCK SET] screen ...
... set the clock for the first time. 16 Getting started When the picture in the viewfinder is hard to see If you turn on your camcorder (p. 14). 2 Open the LCD panel and adjust the angle. If you do not use the supplied large eyecup. POWER switch 1 Turn on your... camcorder for the first time. In that case, charge the rechargeable button-type battery (p. 97) and then set the date and time, the [CLOCK SET] screen ...
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... : 00 AM [ MENU ] : CANCEL You can use mini DV cassettes only. For details on these cassettes (such as was done in the direction of your camcorder. 1 Slide the OPEN/EJECT lever in step 6, then press the dial. Getting started 17
... : 00 AM [ MENU ] : CANCEL You can use mini DV cassettes only. For details on these cassettes (such as was done in the direction of your camcorder. 1 Slide the OPEN/EJECT lever in step 6, then press the dial. Getting started 17
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... direction of the cassette lightly. Step 7: Setting the screen language You can select the language to be used on the LCD screen. 3 Press on your camcorder. 2 Open the LCD panel and adjust the angle. 3 Press MENU. 4 Select the (OTHERS) menu by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial...
... direction of the cassette lightly. Step 7: Setting the screen language You can select the language to be used on the LCD screen. 3 Press on your camcorder. 2 Open the LCD panel and adjust the angle. 3 Press MENU. 4 Select the (OTHERS) menu by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial...
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z Tip • Your camcorder offers [ENG [SIMP]] (simplified English) for when you cannot find your native tongue among the options. Getting started 5 Select [LANGUAGE] by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial. 0:00:00 LANGUAGE ENGLISH ENG [ S I MP ] FRANÇA I S ESPAÑOL PORTUGUÊS [ MENU ] : END 6 Select the desired language by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial. 7 Press MENU to hide the menu screen. Getting started 19
z Tip • Your camcorder offers [ENG [SIMP]] (simplified English) for when you cannot find your native tongue among the options. Getting started 5 Select [LANGUAGE] by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial. 0:00:00 LANGUAGE ENGLISH ENG [ S I MP ] FRANÇA I S ESPAÑOL PORTUGUÊS [ MENU ] : END 6 Select the desired language by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial. 7 Press MENU to hide the menu screen. Getting started 19
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...standby (the default setting). To turn the power off Set the POWER switch to stop recording. appears on the LCD screen and your camcorder to recording standby. 4 Select the recording format. Format lamps Camera recording lamp Camera recording lamp POWER switch and REC START/STOP 1 ...REC) menu, [REC FORMAT], then [HDV1080i] (the default setting)(p. 60). Before recording, follow steps 1 to CAMERA. It takes some time for your camcorder is set the POWER switch to 7 in either the HDV or the DV format. Recording Recording movies You can record movies in "Getting started" (p. ...
...standby (the default setting). To turn the power off Set the POWER switch to stop recording. appears on the LCD screen and your camcorder to recording standby. 4 Select the recording format. Format lamps Camera recording lamp Camera recording lamp POWER switch and REC START/STOP 1 ...REC) menu, [REC FORMAT], then [HDV1080i] (the default setting)(p. 60). Before recording, follow steps 1 to CAMERA. It takes some time for your camcorder is set the POWER switch to 7 in either the HDV or the DV format. Recording Recording movies You can record movies in "Getting started" (p. ...
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...screen. Press BARS again to display the correct remaining battery time. To record from the last recorded scene to OFF (CHG). • When the camcorder is also displayed in SP mode and LP mode on the same tape. - Since the power does not turn the power off , you open..., face the LCD panel or the viewfinder upward, or face the LCD screen down, then close the LCD panel, it takes about 5 minutes, your camcorder. Date/time and the camera settings data (p. 44) will be displayed during playback by pressing REC START/STOP again. E Recording capacity of the tape ...
...screen. Press BARS again to display the correct remaining battery time. To record from the last recorded scene to OFF (CHG). • When the camcorder is also displayed in SP mode and LP mode on the same tape. - Since the power does not turn the power off , you open..., face the LCD panel or the viewfinder upward, or face the LCD screen down, then close the LCD panel, it takes about 5 minutes, your camcorder. Date/time and the camera settings data (p. 44) will be displayed during playback by pressing REC START/STOP again. E Recording capacity of the tape ...
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...effective, but use it further for the best results. 1 cm (approx. 1/2 inch)* 80 cm (approx. 2 5/8 feet)* Zoom ring * The minimum distance required between your camcorder and the subject to LEVER/ REMOTE. 2 Press the power zoom lever slightly for a longer time On the (IN/OUT REC) menu, select [ REC MODE], then...). You can adjust the zoom speed with that side of the handle zoom lever in the LP mode should be played back only on this camcorder. A tape recorded in [HANDLE ZOOM] on the handle. To record a wider range of view Press the W side of the power zoom lever. To ...
...effective, but use it further for the best results. 1 cm (approx. 1/2 inch)* 80 cm (approx. 2 5/8 feet)* Zoom ring * The minimum distance required between your camcorder and the subject to LEVER/ REMOTE. 2 Press the power zoom lever slightly for a longer time On the (IN/OUT REC) menu, select [ REC MODE], then...). You can adjust the zoom speed with that side of the handle zoom lever in the LP mode should be played back only on this camcorder. A tape recorded in [HANDLE ZOOM] on the handle. To record a wider range of view Press the W side of the power zoom lever. To ...
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... zoom ring to zoom in mirror mode You can turn the LCD panel towards the subject until it is switched from LEVER/REMOTE to the camcorder while you rotate the zoom ring fast, motor noise will be able to OFF. • You cannot change the zoom speed of the subject appears...
... zoom ring to zoom in mirror mode You can turn the LCD panel towards the subject until it is switched from LEVER/REMOTE to the camcorder while you rotate the zoom ring fast, motor noise will be able to OFF. • You cannot change the zoom speed of the subject appears...
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To recall adjustment data from the memory with the WHT BAL (white balance) switch. In this case, use the preset white balance Your camcorder has 2 sets of preset white balance values to be set to the recalled adjustment. During recording, you can recall the setup data from the ... white balance according to the light of the recording environment. A or B flashes quickly. The white balance is memorized. b Note • Avoid subjecting your camcorder to mechanical shock while A or B is flashing. • If A or B does not change from flashing to lit steadily, your...
To recall adjustment data from the memory with the WHT BAL (white balance) switch. In this case, use the preset white balance Your camcorder has 2 sets of preset white balance values to be set to the recalled adjustment. During recording, you can recall the setup data from the ... white balance according to the light of the recording environment. A or B flashes quickly. The white balance is memorized. b Note • Avoid subjecting your camcorder to mechanical shock while A or B is flashing. • If A or B does not change from flashing to lit steadily, your...
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... this phenomenon and gives better recording results. If [ND OFF] flashes Set the ND FILTER switch to OFF to AUTO LOCK. Manual focusing with your camcorder attached to about 1/32. z Tip • If you close the iris extensively when recording a bright subject, diffraction may flicker or change colors under fluorescent lamps...
... this phenomenon and gives better recording results. If [ND OFF] flashes Set the ND FILTER switch to OFF to AUTO LOCK. Manual focusing with your camcorder attached to about 1/32. z Tip • If you close the iris extensively when recording a bright subject, diffraction may flicker or change colors under fluorescent lamps...
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.... [PP1] through [PP6] are registered with picture quality settings for the following recording conditions. PICTURE PROFILE You can change the above default settings at your camcorder to 15 (clearer) 34 Recording Customizing the picture quality or sound Customizing the picture quality - You can set 6 different picture quality settings depending on the...
.... [PP1] through [PP6] are registered with picture quality settings for the following recording conditions. PICTURE PROFILE You can change the above default settings at your camcorder to 15 (clearer) 34 Recording Customizing the picture quality or sound Customizing the picture quality - You can set 6 different picture quality settings depending on the...