Operation Guide
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... Connecting to a computer 71 Copying still images to a computer 71 Copying movies on a tape to a computer 74 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 77 Warning indicators and messages 85 Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators 85 Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad ...... 88 Maintenance and precautions ...... 89 Usable cassette tapes 89 About the "Memory Stick 90 About the...
... Connecting to a computer 71 Copying still images to a computer 71 Copying movies on a tape to a computer 74 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 77 Warning indicators and messages 85 Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators 85 Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad ...... 88 Maintenance and precautions ...... 89 Usable cassette tapes 89 About the "Memory Stick 90 About the...
Operation Guide
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...the battery may get warmer while you open or close the LCD panel, it takes about 1 minute. • Press the RESET button using your camcorder, use it with a new one (p. 15, 92). • The indicated time may be wornout. If the problem persists, disconnect the power source... and contact your Sony dealer. Batteries/Power sources The power abruptly turns off. • Charge the battery pack (p. 15). The CHG (charge) lamp does not light while the battery pack is set to troubleshoot the problem. The remaining battery time indicator does...
...the battery may get warmer while you open or close the LCD panel, it takes about 1 minute. • Press the RESET button using your camcorder, use it with a new one (p. 15, 92). • The indicated time may be wornout. If the problem persists, disconnect the power source... and contact your Sony dealer. Batteries/Power sources The power abruptly turns off. • Charge the battery pack (p. 15). The CHG (charge) lamp does not light while the battery pack is set to troubleshoot the problem. The remaining battery time indicator does...
Operation Guide
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...them together (p. 83). You cannot operate functions using the AC Adaptor, rewind/fast forward speed increases (compared with Cassette Memory. • This camcorder does not support Cassette Memory, so the indicator does not appear. You cannot delete the recorded picture on the tape. • You cannot delete...EDIT (p. 18). • If you can only rewind the tape and record again. The new recording overwrites the existing one. Troubleshooting (Continued) LCD screen/viewfinder Menu items are grayed out. • You cannot select grayed items in the viewfinder is not a malfunction.
...them together (p. 83). You cannot operate functions using the AC Adaptor, rewind/fast forward speed increases (compared with Cassette Memory. • This camcorder does not support Cassette Memory, so the indicator does not appear. You cannot delete the recorded picture on the tape. • You cannot delete...EDIT (p. 18). • If you can only rewind the tape and record again. The new recording overwrites the existing one. Troubleshooting (Continued) LCD screen/viewfinder Menu items are grayed out. • You cannot select grayed items in the viewfinder is not a malfunction.
Operation Guide
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...to 1/10000 second - Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder (p. 90). When [SHUTTR SPEED] is set to TAPE (p. 22). • The tape has reached the end. Recording Refer also to moisture condensation. Continued , 79 Troubleshooting The data file name is not indicated correctly, or flashes...; Do not eject the cassette after recording (p. 30). • There is nothing recorded on the cassette. You cannot record on the condition of your camcorder. While executing [FADER] - [D.EFFECT] - [PICT.EFFECT] - [SMTH SLW REC] - [COLOR BAR] The recording image view looks different. •...
...to 1/10000 second - Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder (p. 90). When [SHUTTR SPEED] is set to TAPE (p. 22). • The tape has reached the end. Recording Refer also to moisture condensation. Continued , 79 Troubleshooting The data file name is not indicated correctly, or flashes...; Do not eject the cassette after recording (p. 30). • There is nothing recorded on the cassette. You cannot record on the condition of your camcorder. While executing [FADER] - [D.EFFECT] - [PICT.EFFECT] - [SMTH SLW REC] - [COLOR BAR] The recording image view looks different. •...
Operation Guide
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... conditions. Use NightShot or [SUPER NS]. This is not possible with the tape recorded in [SUPER NS] or [COLOR SLOW S]. The color of the tape. Troubleshooting (Continued) • There is a blank section between recorded sections of the picture is not correctly displayed. • Deactivate the NightShot function (p. 25). The auto focus...
... conditions. Use NightShot or [SUPER NS]. This is not possible with the tape recorded in [SUPER NS] or [COLOR SLOW S]. The color of the tape. Troubleshooting (Continued) • There is a blank section between recorded sections of the picture is not correctly displayed. • Deactivate the NightShot function (p. 25). The auto focus...
Operation Guide
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... formats. The picture or sound breaks off . • This occurs if the tape or video head is dirty (p. 95). • Use the Sony mini DV cassette. Noises appear and or is displayed on the screen. • The tape was recorded in a TV color system other recording devices ...• You cannot view the picture in their actual size. This is not a malfunction. Refer to the instruction manuals supplied with your camcorder (NTSC). Continued , 81 Troubleshooting • Pictures recorded on other devices may not be played back or may not appear in the HD (high definition) image quality on...
... formats. The picture or sound breaks off . • This occurs if the tape or video head is dirty (p. 95). • Use the Sony mini DV cassette. Noises appear and or is displayed on the screen. • The tape was recorded in a TV color system other recording devices ...• You cannot view the picture in their actual size. This is not a malfunction. Refer to the instruction manuals supplied with your camcorder (NTSC). Continued , 81 Troubleshooting • Pictures recorded on other devices may not be played back or may not appear in the HD (high definition) image quality on...
Operation Guide
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...). Make sure that the A/V connecting cable is not a malfunction. Disconnect and connect the HDMI cable, or slide the POWER switch to turn on your camcorder (p. 29). Black bands appear at the top and bottom on a 4:3 TV. • This happens when viewing a picture recorded in the 16:9... on a 4:3 TV. You cannot dub correctly using the A/V connecting cable. • You cannot input externally from connected devices on your camcorder again. Troubleshooting (Continued) You cannot view the picture or hear the sound on the TV connected with the component video cable. • Set [COMPONENT]...
...). Make sure that the A/V connecting cable is not a malfunction. Disconnect and connect the HDMI cable, or slide the POWER switch to turn on your camcorder (p. 29). Black bands appear at the top and bottom on a 4:3 TV. • This happens when viewing a picture recorded in the 16:9... on a 4:3 TV. You cannot dub correctly using the A/V connecting cable. • You cannot input externally from connected devices on your camcorder again. Troubleshooting (Continued) You cannot view the picture or hear the sound on the TV connected with the component video cable. • Set [COMPONENT]...
Operation Guide
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...SLOW S], [D.EFFECT] [SUPER NS], [COLOR SLOW S], [FADER] [SCENE SELECT], [PICT.EFFECT], when [ WIDE SELECT] is set to [4:3] Continued , 83 Troubleshooting Still pictures cannot be used at the same time. Not available If this function is set BACK LIGHT function [FIREWORKS], [SPOT METER], [MANUAL] of [EXPOSURE...] [SCENE SELECT], during tape recording NightShot, [SCENE SELECT], [MANUAL] of menu items and functions that cannot be used together Depending on another camcorder is not heard. • Adjust [ AUDIO MIX] from a tape to a "Memory Stick Duo." • You cannot record or a ...
...SLOW S], [D.EFFECT] [SUPER NS], [COLOR SLOW S], [FADER] [SCENE SELECT], [PICT.EFFECT], when [ WIDE SELECT] is set to [4:3] Continued , 83 Troubleshooting Still pictures cannot be used at the same time. Not available If this function is set BACK LIGHT function [FIREWORKS], [SPOT METER], [MANUAL] of [EXPOSURE...] [SCENE SELECT], during tape recording NightShot, [SCENE SELECT], [MANUAL] of menu items and functions that cannot be used together Depending on another camcorder is not heard. • Adjust [ AUDIO MIX] from a tape to a "Memory Stick Duo." • You cannot record or a ...
Operation Guide
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Troubleshooting (Continued) Not available [CINEMA EFECT] of [D.EFFECT] [SMTH SLW REC] If this function is set [SCENE SELECT], [SPOT METER], [MANUAL] of [EXPOSURE], other than 0 in [AE SHIFT], [PICT.EFFECT], when [ WIDE SELECT] is set to [4:3] [CANDLE], [FIREWORKS], [MANUAL] of [SHUTTR SPEED] , [SUPER NS], [COLOR SLOW S], [D.EFFECT], [PICT.EFFECT] • When [COLOR BAR] is set, all the "Not available" menu items on the list are not available. 84
Troubleshooting (Continued) Not available [CINEMA EFECT] of [D.EFFECT] [SMTH SLW REC] If this function is set [SCENE SELECT], [SPOT METER], [MANUAL] of [EXPOSURE], other than 0 in [AE SHIFT], [PICT.EFFECT], when [ WIDE SELECT] is set to [4:3] [CANDLE], [FIREWORKS], [MANUAL] of [SHUTTR SPEED] , [SUPER NS], [COLOR SLOW S], [D.EFFECT], [PICT.EFFECT] • When [COLOR BAR] is set, all the "Not available" menu items on the list are not available. 84
Operation Guide
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...condensation warning)* • Eject the cassette, remove the power source, and then leave it and operate your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Warning indicators and messages Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators If indicators appear on the operating, environment,...ss / E:62:ss / E:91:ss • Contact your camcorder again. E (Battery level warning) • The battery pack is unreadable (p. 90). C:22:ss • Clean the head using a cleaning cassette (optional) (p. 95). Troubleshooting Continued , 85 C:(or E:) ss:ss (Self-diagnosis display) ...
...condensation warning)* • Eject the cassette, remove the power source, and then leave it and operate your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Warning indicators and messages Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators If indicators appear on the operating, environment,...ss / E:62:ss / E:91:ss • Contact your camcorder again. E (Battery level warning) • The battery pack is unreadable (p. 90). C:22:ss • Clean the head using a cleaning cassette (optional) (p. 95). Troubleshooting Continued , 85 C:(or E:) ss:ss (Self-diagnosis display) ...
Operation Guide
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.... x PictBridge compliant printer Check the connected device. • Switch off the printer and switch it on again, then disconnect the USB cable and reconnect it. Troubleshooting Memory Stick folders are being stored onto it (p. 24). Check the printer. • Switch off the printer and switch it on again, then disconnect the... USB cable and reconnect it. 87 You cannot delete created folders using your camcorder. • You will have to format the "Memory Stick Duo" (p. 47), or delete them using your computer.
.... x PictBridge compliant printer Check the connected device. • Switch off the printer and switch it on again, then disconnect the USB cable and reconnect it. Troubleshooting Memory Stick folders are being stored onto it (p. 24). Check the printer. • Switch off the printer and switch it on again, then disconnect the... USB cable and reconnect it. 87 You cannot delete created folders using your camcorder. • You will have to format the "Memory Stick Duo" (p. 47), or delete them using your computer.