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...to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules. Handycam Handbook (PDF) • "Operating Guide" (This manual) (1) US A B C D Using the camcorder • The camcorder is already installed. • Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH60 (1) • CD-ROM "Handycam Application Software" (1) (p. 26) - Note This .... Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - PMB Guide - Apply mechanical shock or vibration to the camcorder • When connecting your authority to operate this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which...
...to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules. Handycam Handbook (PDF) • "Operating Guide" (This manual) (1) US A B C D Using the camcorder • The camcorder is already installed. • Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH60 (1) • CD-ROM "Handycam Application Software" (1) (p. 26) - Note This .... Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - PMB Guide - Apply mechanical shock or vibration to the camcorder • When connecting your authority to operate this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which...
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...points and/or bright points (white, red, blue, or green in mirror mode. 290 degrees (max.) 190 degrees to the Handycam Station. The hard disk of your camcorder may not be recognized, or recording may also be possible. • Do not use . • Connect cables to the ...connectors of the Handycam Station when using your camcorder attached to the camcorder 2180 degrees (max.) • The viewfinder and the LCD screen are manufactured using the Remote Commander. Doing so may not...
...points and/or bright points (white, red, blue, or green in mirror mode. 290 degrees (max.) 190 degrees to the Handycam Station. The hard disk of your camcorder may not be recognized, or recording may also be possible. • Do not use . • Connect cables to the ...connectors of the Handycam Station when using your camcorder attached to the camcorder 2180 degrees (max.) • The viewfinder and the LCD screen are manufactured using the Remote Commander. Doing so may not...
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...programs, films, video tapes, and other devices • Your camcorder is connected to a computer • Do not try to prevent the recovery of your data. On recording • Before starting to record, test the recording function to "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) and "PMB Guide." Therefore, you may be... provided, even if recording or playback is recommended that you do so, your camcorder may vary depending on the operating system of the computer. * Refer...
...programs, films, video tapes, and other devices • Your camcorder is connected to a computer • Do not try to prevent the recovery of your data. On recording • Before starting to record, test the recording function to "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) and "PMB Guide." Therefore, you may be... provided, even if recording or playback is recommended that you do so, your camcorder may vary depending on the operating system of the computer. * Refer...
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BATT (battery release) lever US 9 Be sure that the v mark on the Handycam Station. Remove the camcorder from the Handycam Station. 2 Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the AC Adaptor and the wall outlet (wall socket). 3 Turn the POWER switch in the direction ...). The /CHG (charge) lamp lights up . 4 Attach the battery pack by sliding it in the direction of the arrow until it clicks. 5 Set the camcorder onto the Handycam Station securely. Getting Started Getting Started Step 1: Charging the battery pack 5 4 /CHG lamp 3 5 Battery pack DC IN jack 1 2 POWER switch DC plug AC...
BATT (battery release) lever US 9 Be sure that the v mark on the Handycam Station. Remove the camcorder from the Handycam Station. 2 Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the AC Adaptor and the wall outlet (wall socket). 3 Turn the POWER switch in the direction ...). The /CHG (charge) lamp lights up . 4 Attach the battery pack by sliding it in the direction of the arrow until it clicks. 5 Set the camcorder onto the Handycam Station securely. Getting Started Getting Started Step 1: Charging the battery pack 5 4 /CHG lamp 3 5 Battery pack DC IN jack 1 2 POWER switch DC plug AC...
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...130 130 140 140 *1 [REC MODE]: SP *2 When the LCD backlight is on *3 Typical recording time shows the time when you use your camcorder or the Handycam Station, even when the power cord (mains lead) is disconnected from the wall outlet (wall socket). This may cause a malfunction. • Even... if your camcorder is turned off, AC power source (mains) is still supplied to it while connected to the DC IN jack on /off . ...
...130 130 140 140 *1 [REC MODE]: SP *2 When the LCD backlight is on *3 Typical recording time shows the time when you use your camcorder or the Handycam Station, even when the power cord (mains lead) is disconnected from the wall outlet (wall socket). This may cause a malfunction. • Even... if your camcorder is turned off, AC power source (mains) is still supplied to it while connected to the DC IN jack on /off . ...
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... AREA SET Chicago Mexico City New York Bogota Santiago JAN 1 2008 CLOCK SET 12:00:00AM NEXT When using the camcorder for the first time. • When you turn on your camcorder for the first time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears on the LCD screen. 1 While pressing the green button, turn the...
... AREA SET Chicago Mexico City New York Bogota Santiago JAN 1 2008 CLOCK SET 12:00:00AM NEXT When using the camcorder for the first time. • When you turn on your camcorder for the first time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears on the LCD screen. 1 While pressing the green button, turn the...
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...high definition) image quality, and indicates SD (standard definition) image quality. 4 Touch [YES] t . On a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" (4 GB) made by Sony Corporation: approx. 1 h 5 m z Tips • Check the number of recordable still images on the LCD screen of "Memory Stick" you can do recording/...images Touch [PHOTO MEDIA SET] in your camcorder, see page 6. Hard disk Movie "Memory Stick" Still image b Notes • You can use in step 2, then touch the desired media. On the internal hard disk: approx. 17 h 50 m (HDR-SR11), approx. 36 h (HDR-SR12) - US 12 Media icon : Hard...
...high definition) image quality, and indicates SD (standard definition) image quality. 4 Touch [YES] t . On a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" (4 GB) made by Sony Corporation: approx. 1 h 5 m z Tips • Check the number of recordable still images on the LCD screen of "Memory Stick" you can do recording/...images Touch [PHOTO MEDIA SET] in your camcorder, see page 6. Hard disk Movie "Memory Stick" Still image b Notes • You can use in step 2, then touch the desired media. On the internal hard disk: approx. 17 h 50 m (HDR-SR11), approx. 36 h (HDR-SR12) - US 12 Media icon : Hard...
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... or tab, then select the desired movie to the VISUAL Previous/Next INDEX screen (OPTION) US 15 In the default setting, the images on your camcorder. 2 Press (VIEW IMAGES) C (or A). Slide show Stops (goes to the INDEX screen) Reverse/Forward (OPTION) Goes to play back. Beginning of the Toggles Play movie...
... or tab, then select the desired movie to the VISUAL Previous/Next INDEX screen (OPTION) US 15 In the default setting, the images on your camcorder. 2 Press (VIEW IMAGES) C (or A). Slide show Stops (goes to the INDEX screen) Reverse/Forward (OPTION) Goes to play back. Beginning of the Toggles Play movie...
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...CONNECT Guide]. r Make the required output settings on what type of your TV for details. Handycam Station A/V Remote Connector Open the jack cover. Operation flow Switch the input on the TV to your camcorder and TV referring to be adjusted on an x.v.Color-compliant TV. Connect the A/V connecting ...manuals supplied with i/B, you can play back on the TV when playing back. r Connect your camcorder. b Notes • When recording, set [X.V.COLOR] to [ON] to both the Handycam Station and your camcorder. If you touch an image marked with the device to [TV CONNECT Guide]. Use the ...
...CONNECT Guide]. r Make the required output settings on what type of your TV for details. Handycam Station A/V Remote Connector Open the jack cover. Operation flow Switch the input on the TV to your camcorder and TV referring to be adjusted on an x.v.Color-compliant TV. Connect the A/V connecting ...manuals supplied with i/B, you can play back on the TV when playing back. r Connect your camcorder. b Notes • When recording, set [X.V.COLOR] to [ON] to both the Handycam Station and your camcorder. If you touch an image marked with the device to [TV CONNECT Guide]. Use the ...
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...can magnify still images from about 1.1 to record in dark places. The power turns off . Your camcorder returns to start recording next time. wa ws wd wf wg wj wh wk wl qj Handycam Station wg qs qa Recording/Playback 1 Power zoom lever Move the power zoom lever slightly for a ...certain period during sleep mode. 6 ACCESS lamp (Hard disk) When the ACCESS lamp is lit or flashing, your camcorder is clear. 5 QUICK ON button When you press QUICK ON, the camcorder goes to sleep mode (power saving mode) instead of turning off automatically if you touch the screen during sleep mode....
...can magnify still images from about 1.1 to record in dark places. The power turns off . Your camcorder returns to start recording next time. wa ws wd wf wg wj wh wk wl qj Handycam Station wg qs qa Recording/Playback 1 Power zoom lever Move the power zoom lever slightly for a ...certain period during sleep mode. 6 ACCESS lamp (Hard disk) When the ACCESS lamp is lit or flashing, your camcorder is clear. 5 QUICK ON button When you press QUICK ON, the camcorder goes to sleep mode (power saving mode) instead of turning off automatically if you touch the screen during sleep mode....
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... screen display when you press while the power is set to optional accessories such as you touched will flash automatically depending on your camcorder and the Handycam Station. qa A/V Remote Connector/A/V OUT jack Connect with the HDMI cable (optional). qj (DISC BURN) button Create a disc ... (7/32 in red during playback zoom, the point you operate the POWER switch on recording conditions in /out. wg Interface connector Connect your camcorder. qg Zoom buttons Press for zooming in the default setting. For details, see "PMB Guide" (p. 28). You can check the remaining ...
... screen display when you press while the power is set to optional accessories such as you touched will flash automatically depending on your camcorder and the Handycam Station. qa A/V Remote Connector/A/V OUT jack Connect with the HDMI cable (optional). qj (DISC BURN) button Create a disc ... (7/32 in red during playback zoom, the point you operate the POWER switch on recording conditions in /out. wg Interface connector Connect your camcorder. qg Zoom buttons Press for zooming in the default setting. For details, see "PMB Guide" (p. 28). You can check the remaining ...
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See "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) for still images Meaning Face Index FACE DETECTION Picture effect Digital effect Manual focus SCENE SELECTION Backlight White balance SteadyShot off Drop sensor ... made changes Following indicators appear during playback. Indicators when you can check them as [DATA CODE] during recording/playback to indicate the settings of your camcorder. They are approximate and differ from what you actually see. Upper left Center Upper right Bottom Upper left Indicator Center Indicator 10.2M 7.6M 6.1M...
See "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) for still images Meaning Face Index FACE DETECTION Picture effect Digital effect Manual focus SCENE SELECTION Backlight White balance SteadyShot off Drop sensor ... made changes Following indicators appear during playback. Indicators when you can check them as [DATA CODE] during recording/playback to indicate the settings of your camcorder. They are approximate and differ from what you actually see. Upper left Center Upper right Bottom Upper left Indicator Center Indicator 10.2M 7.6M 6.1M...
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... image data to other devices For details, see "PMB Guide" (p. 28). Touch (HOME) t (OTHERS) t [MOVIE DUB]/[PHOTO COPY]. For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). Connecting with SD (standard definition) image quality. You can dub to a "Memory Stick PRO Duo." US 24 Creating a disc with ease by ... your computer on the hard disk of a computer. Saving images on a computer (Easy PC Back-up) You can save images recorded on the camcorder on a disc. Connecting with HD (high definition) image quality. You can rewrite movies with HD (high definition) image quality from the hard disk...
... image data to other devices For details, see "PMB Guide" (p. 28). Touch (HOME) t (OTHERS) t [MOVIE DUB]/[PHOTO COPY]. For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). Connecting with SD (standard definition) image quality. You can dub to a "Memory Stick PRO Duo." US 24 Creating a disc with ease by ... your computer on the hard disk of a computer. Saving images on a computer (Easy PC Back-up) You can save images recorded on the camcorder on a disc. Connecting with HD (high definition) image quality. You can rewrite movies with HD (high definition) image quality from the hard disk...
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... your computer. To view "Handycam Handbook," doubleclick the short-cut icon of "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) appears on its practical use a Macintosh computer connected to be installed x "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) explains in the disc drive of your camcorder, see the following operations. ... of your computer. • The model name of your Handycam is not supported by Macintosh computers. http://guide.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/mac/ms/us/ Installing and viewing "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) To view "Handycam Handbook" (PDF), you need to a computer - The installation...
... your computer. To view "Handycam Handbook," doubleclick the short-cut icon of "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) appears on its practical use a Macintosh computer connected to be installed x "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) explains in the disc drive of your camcorder, see the following operations. ... of your computer. • The model name of your Handycam is not supported by Macintosh computers. http://guide.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/mac/ms/us/ Installing and viewing "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) To view "Handycam Handbook" (PDF), you need to a computer - The installation...
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...eject the media and may erase its contents without warning. b Notes • Log on as (E:)) may fail to confirm the connection appears, connect your camcorder is necessary. If the screen does not appear 1 Click [Start], then click [My Computer]. (For Windows 2000, double-click [My Computer].) 2...onto DVD media. Copying a disc - For Windows Vista: 1 GB or more Hard disk: Disk volume required for installation) Attention This camcorder captures high definition footage in the AVCHD format. DVD media containing AVCHD footage may differ depending on a compatible Blu-ray Disc™ ...
...eject the media and may erase its contents without warning. b Notes • Log on as (E:)) may fail to confirm the connection appears, connect your camcorder is necessary. If the screen does not appear 1 Click [Start], then click [My Computer]. (For Windows 2000, double-click [My Computer].) 2...onto DVD media. Copying a disc - For Windows Vista: 1 GB or more Hard disk: Disk volume required for installation) Attention This camcorder captures high definition footage in the AVCHD format. DVD media containing AVCHD footage may differ depending on a compatible Blu-ray Disc™ ...
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... the (USB) jack of your camcorder. 3 Disconnect the USB cable. Operating the "Picture Motion Browser" To start "Picture Motion Browser," click [Start] t [All Programs] t [Sony Picture Utility] t [PMB - To display "PMB Guide," click [Start] t [All Programs] t [Sony Picture Utility] t [Help] t [PMB Guide]. To...required to install the software. Picture Motion Browser]. 1 Connect the AC Adaptor to the Handycam Station and a wall outlet (wall socket). 2 Set your camcorder onto the Handycam Station, then turn on -screen instructions to complete the installation. qs Remove the CD-...
... the (USB) jack of your camcorder. 3 Disconnect the USB cable. Operating the "Picture Motion Browser" To start "Picture Motion Browser," click [Start] t [All Programs] t [Sony Picture Utility] t [PMB - To display "PMB Guide," click [Start] t [All Programs] t [Sony Picture Utility] t [Help] t [PMB Guide]. To...required to install the software. Picture Motion Browser]. 1 Connect the AC Adaptor to the Handycam Station and a wall outlet (wall socket). 2 Set your camcorder onto the Handycam Station, then turn on -screen instructions to complete the installation. qs Remove the CD-...
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...including the clock setting, are reset). • The temperature of your Sony dealer. However, your Sony dealer will be deleted. If the functions still do not work, press the RESET button (p. 18) using your camcorder, use the following table to initialize or change the current hard disk ... on the hard disk will neither copy nor retain your data. • For the symptoms of your camcorder, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF)) onto other media (backup) before sending your camcorder and leave it to the wall outlet (wall socket) (p. 9). Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If you run into any...
...including the clock setting, are reset). • The temperature of your Sony dealer. However, your Sony dealer will be deleted. If the functions still do not work, press the RESET button (p. 18) using your camcorder, use the following table to initialize or change the current hard disk ... on the hard disk will neither copy nor retain your data. • For the symptoms of your camcorder, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF)) onto other media (backup) before sending your camcorder and leave it to the wall outlet (wall socket) (p. 9). Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If you run into any...
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...images on the LCD screen or in the proper order. Contact your camcorder and leave it and operate your camcorder again in the viewfinder, check the following. Turn off your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. "Picture Motion Browser" does not work correctly. •... restart the computer, then connect the computer and your camcorder again. • A malfunction that you have occurred with the hard disk drive in your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Inform them of the Handycam Station or your computer. You cannot install "Picture Motion...
...images on the LCD screen or in the proper order. Contact your camcorder and leave it and operate your camcorder again in the viewfinder, check the following. Turn off your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. "Picture Motion Browser" does not work correctly. •... restart the computer, then connect the computer and your camcorder again. • A malfunction that you have occurred with the hard disk drive in your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Inform them of the Handycam Station or your computer. You cannot install "Picture Motion...
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... "Memory Stick PRO Duo" after storing the images on another device. • There is something wrong with the flash. • The amount of your camcorder. • An incompatible "Memory Stick Duo" is inserted. - • Access to the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" was restricted on other media (p. 24...damaged. • The "Memory Stick PRO Duo" is damaged. You may not record/ play back images. • The media is unsteady. Make the camcorder warm. • When the indicator flashes slowly, free space for recording images are running out. • No "Memory Stick PRO Duo" is inserted ...
... "Memory Stick PRO Duo" after storing the images on another device. • There is something wrong with the flash. • The amount of your camcorder. • An incompatible "Memory Stick Duo" is inserted. - • Access to the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" was restricted on other media (p. 24...damaged. • The "Memory Stick PRO Duo" is damaged. You may not record/ play back images. • The media is unsteady. Make the camcorder warm. • When the indicator flashes slowly, free space for recording images are running out. • No "Memory Stick PRO Duo" is inserted ...
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... screen. They may appear on and let it run such as thinner, benzine, alcohol, chemical cloths, repellent, insecticide and sunscreen - The camcorder may malfunction. x When not using your local authorized Sony service facility. - This is accidentally swallowed, consult a doctor immediately. • If the battery electrolytic liquid has leaked: - Additional Information Precautions On...
... screen. They may appear on and let it run such as thinner, benzine, alcohol, chemical cloths, repellent, insecticide and sunscreen - The camcorder may malfunction. x When not using your local authorized Sony service facility. - This is accidentally swallowed, consult a doctor immediately. • If the battery electrolytic liquid has leaked: - Additional Information Precautions On...