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...the "Memory Stick Duo" into the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor. Lens hood panel EVF block "Memory Stick" (You cannot use with your camcorder You can use mini DV cassettes marked with "Memory Stick PRO" compatible equipment. • Do not attach a label or the like on... a DV format cassette. • HDV signals are recorded and played back on a "Memory Stick Duo" or a Memory Stick Duo adaptor. When using a "Memory Stick Duo" with the Cassette Memory function (p. 89). Memory Stick Duo Adaptor Using the camcorder • Do not hold the camcorder by the following (p. ...
...the "Memory Stick Duo" into the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor. Lens hood panel EVF block "Memory Stick" (You cannot use with your camcorder You can use mini DV cassettes marked with "Memory Stick PRO" compatible equipment. • Do not attach a label or the like on... a DV format cassette. • HDV signals are recorded and played back on a "Memory Stick Duo" or a Memory Stick Duo adaptor. When using a "Memory Stick Duo" with the Cassette Memory function (p. 89). Memory Stick Duo Adaptor Using the camcorder • Do not hold the camcorder by the following (p. ...
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... screen and the viewfinder. To view your camcorder if necessary (p. 18). Change the screen language before using your camcorder" (p. 94). • When connecting your camcorder to a malfunction of the camcorder, storage media, etc. • TV color systems differ depending on this camcorder prior to direct sunlight for the DV format only. Pushing the plug forcibly into...
... screen and the viewfinder. To view your camcorder if necessary (p. 18). Change the screen language before using your camcorder" (p. 94). • When connecting your camcorder to a malfunction of the camcorder, storage media, etc. • TV color systems differ depending on this camcorder prior to direct sunlight for the DV format only. Pushing the plug forcibly into...
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... can check the remaining battery charge on the LCD screen. Battery pack Recording Format NP-F570 (supplied) Continuous Typical recording recording time time* HDV DV HDV DV 180 190 95 105 200 205 105 115 Replace the battery with a fully charged one, or charge the battery. Indicator Status Sufficient power remaining Battery...
... can check the remaining battery charge on the LCD screen. Battery pack Recording Format NP-F570 (supplied) Continuous Typical recording recording time time* HDV DV HDV DV 180 190 95 105 200 205 105 115 Replace the battery with a fully charged one, or charge the battery. Indicator Status Sufficient power remaining Battery...
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... 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F) is recommended). • The recording and playback time will be shorter when you use your camcorder in a narrow space, such as the AC Adaptor is disconnected from the wall outlet immediately if any metallic objects. Playing time Approximate time (min.) ... current) is turned off the viewfinder. This may cause a malfunction. • Even if your camcorder. Battery pack Recording Format NP-F770 NP-F970 Continuous Typical recording recording time time* HDV DV HDV DV 375 390 200 220 410 425 220 240 555 580 295 330 605 630 325 355 * Typical...
... 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F) is recommended). • The recording and playback time will be shorter when you use your camcorder in a narrow space, such as the AC Adaptor is disconnected from the wall outlet immediately if any metallic objects. Playing time Approximate time (min.) ... current) is turned off the viewfinder. This may cause a malfunction. • Even if your camcorder. Battery pack Recording Format NP-F770 NP-F970 Continuous Typical recording recording time time* HDV DV HDV DV 375 390 200 220 410 425 220 240 555 580 295 330 605 630 325 355 * Typical...
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... only a "Memory Stick Duo" marked with its window facing outwards, then press . Step 6: Inserting a tape or a "Memory Stick Duo" Cassette tape You can use mini DV (p. 89). OPEN/EJECT lever The cassette compartment automatically slides back in . Lid The cassette compartment automatically comes out and opens up. 2 Insert a cassette with or...
... only a "Memory Stick Duo" marked with its window facing outwards, then press . Step 6: Inserting a tape or a "Memory Stick Duo" Cassette tape You can use mini DV (p. 89). OPEN/EJECT lever The cassette compartment automatically slides back in . Lid The cassette compartment automatically comes out and opens up. 2 Insert a cassette with or...
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... [FOCUS] setting is set to TAPE, still images will be recorded at image size 4.6M in the HDV format, 3.4M (4:3) or 4.6M (16:9) in the DV format. b Notes • The NightShot and Super NightShot functions use these functions in bright places. z Tips • During playback, you can adjust the volume using...
... [FOCUS] setting is set to TAPE, still images will be recorded at image size 4.6M in the HDV format, 3.4M (4:3) or 4.6M (16:9) in the DV format. b Notes • The NightShot and Super NightShot functions use these functions in bright places. z Tips • During playback, you can adjust the volume using...
Operation Guide
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...the jack cover, then rotate in the direction of the arrow and connect the cable. b Notes • Make all menu settings on your camcorder were connected with the device to be connected. The TV may need to be adjusted on what type of the arrow. Some settings may not... an x.v.Color-compliant TV (p. 45). Continued , 31 Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with an i.LINK cable. • Pictures recorded in the DV format are played back as the power source (p. 15). Use the supplied AC Adaptor as SD (standard definition) images regardless of the connection. • When...
...the jack cover, then rotate in the direction of the arrow and connect the cable. b Notes • Make all menu settings on your camcorder were connected with the device to be connected. The TV may need to be adjusted on what type of the arrow. Some settings may not... an x.v.Color-compliant TV (p. 45). Continued , 31 Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with an i.LINK cable. • Pictures recorded in the DV format are played back as the power source (p. 15). Use the supplied AC Adaptor as SD (standard definition) images regardless of the connection. • When...
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... audio signals. COMPONENT IN AUDIO HDMI i.LINK (for HDV1080i) A B C Type Camcorder Cable A Component video cable (optional) (Green) Y (Blue) PB/CB (Red) PR/CR A/V connecting cable (supplied) (White) (Red) : Signal flow, ( ): Reference pages TV Menu Setting (STANDARD SET) [VCR HDV/DV] t [AUTO] (53) [COMPONENT] t [1080i/480i] (56) (Yellow) • An A/V connecting cable is (SD...
... audio signals. COMPONENT IN AUDIO HDMI i.LINK (for HDV1080i) A B C Type Camcorder Cable A Component video cable (optional) (Green) Y (Blue) PB/CB (Red) PR/CR A/V connecting cable (supplied) (White) (Red) : Signal flow, ( ): Reference pages TV Menu Setting (STANDARD SET) [VCR HDV/DV] t [AUTO] (53) [COMPONENT] t [1080i/480i] (56) (Yellow) • An A/V connecting cable is (SD...
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... of an external device with your camcorder and TV with the optional component video cable and supplied A/V connecting cable as illustrated in the pictures. • DV format pictures input to DV format (SD image quality) and played back. • A DV formatted picture is played back as ...it recognizes that the camcorder is connected. Connecting to a 16:9 (wide) or 4:3 TV SD (...
... of an external device with your camcorder and TV with the optional component video cable and supplied A/V connecting cable as illustrated in the pictures. • DV format pictures input to DV format (SD image quality) and played back. • A DV formatted picture is played back as ...it recognizes that the camcorder is connected. Connecting to a 16:9 (wide) or 4:3 TV SD (...
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... recording a picture (p. 54). : Signal flow, ( ): Reference pages Type Camcorder Cable TV Menu Setting D Component video cable (optional) (Green) Y (Blue) PB/CB (Red) PR/CR A/V connecting cable (supplied) (White) (Red) (STANDARD SET) [VCR HDV/DV] t [AUTO] (53) [COMPONENT] t [480i] (56) [DOWN CONVERT] t [VIDEO OUT] ...set [ WIDE SELECT] to [4:3] on a TV (Continued) To set so that it recognizes that the camcorder is also needed to output audio signals. E i.LINK cable (optional) (STANDARD SET) [VCR HDV/DV] t [AUTO] (53) [DOWN CONVERT] t [i.LINK CONV] t [ON:SQUEEZE]/ [ON:EDGE ...
... recording a picture (p. 54). : Signal flow, ( ): Reference pages Type Camcorder Cable TV Menu Setting D Component video cable (optional) (Green) Y (Blue) PB/CB (Red) PR/CR A/V connecting cable (supplied) (White) (Red) (STANDARD SET) [VCR HDV/DV] t [AUTO] (53) [COMPONENT] t [480i] (56) [DOWN CONVERT] t [VIDEO OUT] ...set [ WIDE SELECT] to [4:3] on a TV (Continued) To set so that it recognizes that the camcorder is also needed to output audio signals. E i.LINK cable (optional) (STANDARD SET) [VCR HDV/DV] t [AUTO] (53) [DOWN CONVERT] t [i.LINK CONV] t [ON:SQUEEZE]/ [ON:EDGE ...
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...Setting A/V connecting cable with a cable supplies high quality images and digital audio. • If you connect your camcorder to your TV using the A/V connecting cable. A/V connecting cable (supplied) (Yellow) (White) (Red) (STANDARD SET) [VCR HDV/DV] t [AUTO] (53) [DOWN CONVERT] t [VIDEO OUT] t [SQUEEZE]/[LETTER BOX]/[EDGE CROP] ..., connect the white and red plugs of the A/V connecting cable with an S VIDEO cable to the audio input jack of your camcorder to the LINE IN input on the VCR to the audio input jack of your TV. • This connection produces higher resolution pictures...
...Setting A/V connecting cable with a cable supplies high quality images and digital audio. • If you connect your camcorder to your TV using the A/V connecting cable. A/V connecting cable (supplied) (Yellow) (White) (Red) (STANDARD SET) [VCR HDV/DV] t [AUTO] (53) [DOWN CONVERT] t [VIDEO OUT] t [SQUEEZE]/[LETTER BOX]/[EDGE CROP] ..., connect the white and red plugs of the A/V connecting cable with an S VIDEO cable to the audio input jack of your camcorder to the LINE IN input on the VCR to the audio input jack of your TV. • This connection produces higher resolution pictures...
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.../EDIT z - z - - Menu items (Continued) Position USB SELECT EDIT/PLAY menu (p. 52) VAR.SPD PB REC CTRL END SEARCH STANDARD SET menu (p. 53) VCR HDV/DV REC FORMAT DV SET VOLUME MIC LEVEL AU.LVL DISP LCD/VF SET COMPONENT DOWN CONVERT STATUS CHECK GUIDEFRAME COLOR BAR DATA CODE REMAINING REC LAMP BEEP...
.../EDIT z - z - - Menu items (Continued) Position USB SELECT EDIT/PLAY menu (p. 52) VAR.SPD PB REC CTRL END SEARCH STANDARD SET menu (p. 53) VCR HDV/DV REC FORMAT DV SET VOLUME MIC LEVEL AU.LVL DISP LCD/VF SET COMPONENT DOWN CONVERT STATUS CHECK GUIDEFRAME COLOR BAR DATA CODE REMAINING REC LAMP BEEP...
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... used. RING SETTING You can be more faithfully reproduced. Various colors such as the brilliant color of flowers and turquoise blue of colors. Recording in DV format - B OFF Select this to [ON] only when the recorded content will be played back on a non-x.v.Color-compliant TV, the color may not be...
... used. RING SETTING You can be more faithfully reproduced. Various colors such as the brilliant color of flowers and turquoise blue of colors. Recording in DV format - B OFF Select this to [ON] only when the recorded content will be played back on a non-x.v.Color-compliant TV, the color may not be...
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... 6300 23500 29500 14500 59000 59000 12500 48000 60000 30000 115000 115000 * [ IMAGE SIZE] is fixed to [ 1.2M] in HDV format, [ 0.2M] in DV format (16:9) and [VGA (0.3M)] in the selected folder. 2 Touch [YES] twice t . FILE NO. Eject the "Memory Stick Duo." • Formatting... including protected image data and newly created folders. Formatting is selected for image quality. • When using a "Memory Stick Duo" made by Sony Corporation. FORMAT The "Memory Stick Duo" has been formatted at the factory, and does not require formatting at the following while [ Erasing all...
... 6300 23500 29500 14500 59000 59000 12500 48000 60000 30000 115000 115000 * [ IMAGE SIZE] is fixed to [ 1.2M] in HDV format, [ 0.2M] in DV format (16:9) and [VGA (0.3M)] in the selected folder. 2 Touch [YES] twice t . FILE NO. Eject the "Memory Stick Duo." • Formatting... including protected image data and newly created folders. Formatting is selected for image quality. • When using a "Memory Stick Duo" made by Sony Corporation. FORMAT The "Memory Stick Duo" has been formatted at the factory, and does not require formatting at the following while [ Erasing all...
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... the incidental image No adjustment necessary * Available during tape recording only. 3 Touch . TRAIL When recording/playback, trailing after images are not output via the HDV/DV Interface (i.LINK). B OFF Does not use the review button for the slide show with [CINEMA EFECT] selected. • Effects added to pictures. CINEMA EFECT (Cinematic...
... the incidental image No adjustment necessary * Available during tape recording only. 3 Touch . TRAIL When recording/playback, trailing after images are not output via the HDV/DV Interface (i.LINK). B OFF Does not use the review button for the slide show with [CINEMA EFECT] selected. • Effects added to pictures. CINEMA EFECT (Cinematic...
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...-patterned. * Available during recording or playback. PICT.EFFECT (Picture effect) You can add special effects to the playback pictures are not output via the HDV/DV Interface (i.LINK).
...-patterned. * Available during recording or playback. PICT.EFFECT (Picture effect) You can add special effects to the playback pictures are not output via the HDV/DV Interface (i.LINK).
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... the HDV format may see mosaic-like images of the previously played picture. • Pictures in the HDV format are not output from the HDV/DV Interface (i.LINK) when they are paused or played back in slow mode. 2 Touch t . b Notes • You will not hear the recorded sound. You may .... B Memory Stick Select this to view pictures on a "Memory Stick Duo" on selecting menu items. VAR.SPD PB (Various speed playback) You can connect the camcorder to a personal computer with a USB cable and import pictures to the normal playback mode, touch (Play/Pause) twice (once from the HDV...
... the HDV format may see mosaic-like images of the previously played picture. • Pictures in the HDV format are not output from the HDV/DV Interface (i.LINK) when they are paused or played back in slow mode. 2 Touch t . b Notes • You will not hear the recorded sound. You may .... B Memory Stick Select this to view pictures on a "Memory Stick Duo" on selecting menu items. VAR.SPD PB (Various speed playback) You can connect the camcorder to a personal computer with a USB cable and import pictures to the normal playback mode, touch (Play/Pause) twice (once from the HDV...
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... the items are not available in HDV format. You can also select this when connecting the camcorder to a computer, etc. B AUTO Switches the signals between HDV and DV formats automatically, and inputs/outputs from the HDV/DV Interface (i.LINK), and records/ plays back. STANDARD SET menu Settings while recording on a tape or other...
... the items are not available in HDV format. You can also select this when connecting the camcorder to a computer, etc. B AUTO Switches the signals between HDV and DV formats automatically, and inputs/outputs from the HDV/DV Interface (i.LINK), and records/ plays back. STANDARD SET menu Settings while recording on a tape or other...
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at [HDV], an HDV signal is not output. DV ( ) Records in the HDV1080i specification. DV SET The following functions are output as follows: - x REC MODE (Recording mode) B SP (SP) Records in the SP (Standard Play) mode on other camcorders using an i.LINK cable, set to [ON:SQUEEZE]/[ON: ...EDGE CROP], pictures are available when recording in DV format. STANDARD SET menu (Continued) able to recognize the video signal from your TV. an HDV ...
at [HDV], an HDV signal is not output. DV ( ) Records in the HDV1080i specification. DV SET The following functions are output as follows: - x REC MODE (Recording mode) B SP (SP) Records in the SP (Standard Play) mode on other camcorders using an i.LINK cable, set to [ON:SQUEEZE]/[ON: ...EDGE CROP], pictures are available when recording in DV format. STANDARD SET menu (Continued) able to recognize the video signal from your TV. an HDV ...
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... recognize the video signal properly. b Notes • When you select [BRIGHT], battery life is slightly reduced during recording. B 1080i/480i Select when connecting your camcorder to a TV with 16:9 wide mode ON: EDGE CROP Display the center of the picture in 4:3 aspect ratio by cropping ... wide TV or a TV compatible with 16:9 wide mode. COMPONENT Select [COMPONENT] when connecting your camcorder to a TV with the component input jack. 480i Select when connecting your camcorder to the DV format and output it from HDV format signals. DOWN CONVERT You can set to [ON:SQUEEZE]/[ON:...
... recognize the video signal properly. b Notes • When you select [BRIGHT], battery life is slightly reduced during recording. B 1080i/480i Select when connecting your camcorder to a TV with 16:9 wide mode ON: EDGE CROP Display the center of the picture in 4:3 aspect ratio by cropping ... wide TV or a TV compatible with 16:9 wide mode. COMPONENT Select [COMPONENT] when connecting your camcorder to a TV with the component input jack. 480i Select when connecting your camcorder to the DV format and output it from HDV format signals. DOWN CONVERT You can set to [ON:SQUEEZE]/[ON:...