Operation Guide
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... When using a "Memory Stick Duo" with the Cassette Memory function (p. 89). "Memory Stick Duo" (This size can be used with your camcorder.) LCD panel Battery pack • You cannot use any type of cassette you can use in Blu-ray disc recorders. Lens hood panel EVF ...Memory Stick PRO" compatible equipment. • Do not attach a label or the like on use Type of memory card except "Memory Stick Duo." 6 Microphone Viewfinder The HDV standards • Digital high-definition (HD) video signals are recorded and played back on a DV format cassette. • HDV signals ...
... When using a "Memory Stick Duo" with the Cassette Memory function (p. 89). "Memory Stick Duo" (This size can be used with your camcorder.) LCD panel Battery pack • You cannot use any type of cassette you can use in Blu-ray disc recorders. Lens hood panel EVF ...Memory Stick PRO" compatible equipment. • Do not attach a label or the like on use Type of memory card except "Memory Stick Duo." 6 Microphone Viewfinder The HDV standards • Digital high-definition (HD) video signals are recorded and played back on a DV format cassette. • HDV signals ...
Operation Guide
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...(wide) or 4:3 TV 33 Using the Menu Using the menu items .......... 36 Menu items 37 CAMERA SET menu 39 Settings to adjust your camcorder to a "Memory Stick Duo 67 Deleting recorded pictures from a tape to the recording conditions MEMORY SET menu 46 Settings for editing or playing back...this first 4 Notes on use 6 Using the CD-ROM Manual .......... 11 Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items ..... 12 Step 2: Attaching the supplied microphone, eyecup and the lens hood 13 Step 3: Charging the battery pack 15 Step 4: Turning the power on and setting the date and time 18 Changing...
...(wide) or 4:3 TV 33 Using the Menu Using the menu items .......... 36 Menu items 37 CAMERA SET menu 39 Settings to adjust your camcorder to a "Memory Stick Duo 67 Deleting recorded pictures from a tape to the recording conditions MEMORY SET menu 46 Settings for editing or playing back...this first 4 Notes on use 6 Using the CD-ROM Manual .......... 11 Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items ..... 12 Step 2: Attaching the supplied microphone, eyecup and the lens hood 13 Step 3: Charging the battery pack 15 Step 4: Turning the power on and setting the date and time 18 Changing...
Operation Guide
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... the lens cap by leading the grip belt through the attachment on the lens cap string. AC Adaptor (1) (p. 15) Lens cap (1) Wind screen (1) (p. 13) Microphone (1) (p. 13) Power cord (mains lead) (1) (p. 15) A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 31, 62) Eye cup (1) CD-ROM "Manuals for Digital HD Video... Camera Recorder"(1) Operating Guide (This manual) (1) To attach the lens cap to the camcorder again. The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that you have following items supplied with your camcorder. Rechargeable battery pack NP-F570 (1) (p. 15, 92) Lens hood (1) 12 Getting ...
... the lens cap by leading the grip belt through the attachment on the lens cap string. AC Adaptor (1) (p. 15) Lens cap (1) Wind screen (1) (p. 13) Microphone (1) (p. 13) Power cord (mains lead) (1) (p. 15) A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 31, 62) Eye cup (1) CD-ROM "Manuals for Digital HD Video... Camera Recorder"(1) Operating Guide (This manual) (1) To attach the lens cap to the camcorder again. The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that you have following items supplied with your camcorder. Rechargeable battery pack NP-F570 (1) (p. 15, 92) Lens hood (1) 12 Getting ...
Operation Guide
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... it to the Mic jack 4. Getting Started 1 Attach the wind screen 1 to the microphone 2. 2 Unlock the stopper of the microphone holder 3 and open the cover. 3 Align the convex part of the microphone with the eyecup groove in the direction of the arrow 5, and connect it fits the ...corresponding part properly. Step 2: Attaching the supplied microphone, eyecup and the lens hood Attaching the supplied microphone 1 2 4 5 4 Turn the plug of the microphone counter-clockwise to 180 degrees in the viewfinder. Be sure to align the v mark on the...
... it to the Mic jack 4. Getting Started 1 Attach the wind screen 1 to the microphone 2. 2 Unlock the stopper of the microphone holder 3 and open the cover. 3 Align the convex part of the microphone with the eyecup groove in the direction of the arrow 5, and connect it fits the ...corresponding part properly. Step 2: Attaching the supplied microphone, eyecup and the lens hood Attaching the supplied microphone 1 2 4 5 4 Turn the plug of the microphone counter-clockwise to 180 degrees in the viewfinder. Be sure to align the v mark on the...
Operation Guide
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Step 2: Attaching the supplied microphone and the lens hood (Continued) Attaching the lens hood 2 1 z Tips • If you attach, remove or adjust an 37mm (2 1/2in.) PL filter or MC protector, remove the lens hood. To remove the Lens hood 1 2 Turn the lens hood cover in the direction of the arrow as illustrated above while pressing the lever on its sides. Attaching the lens cap Attach the lens cap by pressing both knobs on the lens hood cover. 14 Align the marks on the lens hood to those on the camcorder, and turn the lens hood in the opposite direction of the arrow.
Step 2: Attaching the supplied microphone and the lens hood (Continued) Attaching the lens hood 2 1 z Tips • If you attach, remove or adjust an 37mm (2 1/2in.) PL filter or MC protector, remove the lens hood. To remove the Lens hood 1 2 Turn the lens hood cover in the direction of the arrow as illustrated above while pressing the lever on its sides. Attaching the lens cap Attach the lens cap by pressing both knobs on the lens hood cover. 14 Align the marks on the lens hood to those on the camcorder, and turn the lens hood in the opposite direction of the arrow.
Operation Guide
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... When [AUTO] is selected, if the signal switches between the scenes. b Notes • If you output the recording picture using audio dubbing or 4ch microphone recording. 54 x AUDIO MODE B 12BIT Records in the 12-bit mode (2 stereo sounds). 16BIT ( ) Records in the LP mode on one tape, ..., the picture and sound are available when recording in the HDV1080i specification. x AUDIO MIX During tape playback, you can monitor the sound recorded by other camcorders or VCRs. • When you play back the tape on a cassette. at [HDV], an HDV signal is not output. - LP (LP) ...
... When [AUTO] is selected, if the signal switches between the scenes. b Notes • If you output the recording picture using audio dubbing or 4ch microphone recording. 54 x AUDIO MODE B 12BIT Records in the 12-bit mode (2 stereo sounds). 16BIT ( ) Records in the LP mode on one tape, ..., the picture and sound are available when recording in the HDV1080i specification. x AUDIO MIX During tape playback, you can monitor the sound recorded by other camcorders or VCRs. • When you play back the tape on a cassette. at [HDV], an HDV signal is not output. - LP (LP) ...
Operation Guide
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...be read. The picture or sound breaks off . • This occurs if the tape or video head is dirty (p. 95). • Use the Sony mini DV cassette. "---" is displayed on the screen. • The tape you are playing was recorded without setting the date and time. • A... MIX] (p. 54). The displayed pictures are not clear or do not appear. • Clean the head using a 4ch microphone (4CH MIC REC). This camcorder does not comply with your camcorder (NTSC). Noises appear and or is displayed on other recording devices using the cleaning cassette (optional) (p. 95). The movies freeze...
...be read. The picture or sound breaks off . • This occurs if the tape or video head is dirty (p. 95). • Use the Sony mini DV cassette. "---" is displayed on the screen. • The tape you are playing was recorded without setting the date and time. • A... MIX] (p. 54). The displayed pictures are not clear or do not appear. • Clean the head using a 4ch microphone (4CH MIC REC). This camcorder does not comply with your camcorder (NTSC). Noises appear and or is displayed on other recording devices using the cleaning cassette (optional) (p. 95). The movies freeze...
Operation Guide
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Supplied accessories See page 12. *2The unique pixel array of Sony's ClearVid CMOS sensor and image processing system (new Enhanced Imaging Processor) allows for still image resolution equivalent to + 140 °F) Dimensions (approx.) 265 × 231 ... (6 lb 0 oz) main unit only 3.0 kg (6 lb 10 oz) including the NPF570 rechargeable battery pack and cassette (PHDVM-63DM), and lens hood with lens cover , microphone. AC Adaptor AC-L100 Power requirements AC 100 V - 240 V, 50/60 Hz Current consumption 0.35 - 0.18 A Power consumption 18 W Continued , 99 Additional Information Input/Output...
Supplied accessories See page 12. *2The unique pixel array of Sony's ClearVid CMOS sensor and image processing system (new Enhanced Imaging Processor) allows for still image resolution equivalent to + 140 °F) Dimensions (approx.) 265 × 231 ... (6 lb 0 oz) main unit only 3.0 kg (6 lb 10 oz) including the NPF570 rechargeable battery pack and cassette (PHDVM-63DM), and lens hood with lens cover , microphone. AC Adaptor AC-L100 Power requirements AC 100 V - 240 V, 50/60 Hz Current consumption 0.35 - 0.18 A Power consumption 18 W Continued , 99 Additional Information Input/Output...
Operation Guide
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A D B E C F G H I Tripod receptacle Attach the tripod (optional: the length of the screw must be less than 5.5 mm (7/32 in red during recording (p. 58). • The REC lamp flashes if the remaining tape or battery power is low. E Lens (Carl Zeiss Lens) (8) F Infrared port G Grip belt H RING (25) I Quick Reference A Microphone (13) B Cassette compartment lid (20) C OPEN/EJECT lever (20) D REC lamp (Camera recording lamp) • The REC lamp lights up in .)) to the tripod receptacle using a tripod screw. 103
A D B E C F G H I Tripod receptacle Attach the tripod (optional: the length of the screw must be less than 5.5 mm (7/32 in red during recording (p. 58). • The REC lamp flashes if the remaining tape or battery power is low. E Lens (Carl Zeiss Lens) (8) F Infrared port G Grip belt H RING (25) I Quick Reference A Microphone (13) B Cassette compartment lid (20) C OPEN/EJECT lever (20) D REC lamp (Camera recording lamp) • The REC lamp lights up in .)) to the tripod receptacle using a tripod screw. 103