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See "About handling of your camcorder" (p. 110). Using the camcorder Do not hold the camcorder by the following parts, and also do not hold the camcorder by the jack covers. Read this first Supplied items The numbers in ( ) are the supplied quantity. AC Adaptor (1) Power ...Video Camera Recorder" (1) "Operating Guide" (2) Lens hood Panel EVF block LCD panel Battery pack Microphone Viewfinder The camcorder is not available under the current recording or playback conditions. See page 21 for the memory card you can use with this...
See "About handling of your camcorder" (p. 110). Using the camcorder Do not hold the camcorder by the following parts, and also do not hold the camcorder by the jack covers. Read this first Supplied items The numbers in ( ) are the supplied quantity. AC Adaptor (1) Power ...Video Camera Recorder" (1) "Operating Guide" (2) Lens hood Panel EVF block LCD panel Battery pack Microphone Viewfinder The camcorder is not available under the current recording or playback conditions. See page 21 for the memory card you can use with this...
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...play back images recorded on other manufacturers. Therefore, you cannot play back images recorded with high definition image quality (HD) on the camcorder with the AVCHD format You may not be irrecoverable. Initializing the memory card will be able to direct sunlight for effective ...on the recording conditions. (This phenomenon may be notable in displays having high motion resolution.) Horizontal lines appear on your camcorder before using extremely high-precision technology, so over 99.99% of the pixels are operational for long periods of the sun only...
...play back images recorded on other manufacturers. Therefore, you cannot play back images recorded with high definition image quality (HD) on the camcorder with the AVCHD format You may not be irrecoverable. Initializing the memory card will be able to direct sunlight for effective ...on the recording conditions. (This phenomenon may be notable in displays having high motion resolution.) Horizontal lines appear on your camcorder before using extremely high-precision technology, so over 99.99% of the pixels are operational for long periods of the sun only...
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.... Genuine Sony accessories may not be sure to eject the media and may erase its screen indication are exaggerated or simplified for illustration purposes are captured using a digital still camera, and therefore may appear different from images and screen indicators that you save the image data on your camcorder. Notes on...
.... Genuine Sony accessories may not be sure to eject the media and may erase its screen indication are exaggerated or simplified for illustration purposes are captured using a digital still camera, and therefore may appear different from images and screen indicators that you save the image data on your camcorder. Notes on...
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... memory card when the access lamp (p. 22) is lit or flashing removing the battery pack or AC Adaptor from the camcorder, or applying mechanical shock or vibration to the camcorder when the (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (p. 23) or the access lamp (p. 22) are lit or flashing When using a shoulder belt (sold...
... memory card when the access lamp (p. 22) is lit or flashing removing the battery pack or AC Adaptor from the camcorder, or applying mechanical shock or vibration to the camcorder when the (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (p. 23) or the access lamp (p. 22) are lit or flashing When using a shoulder belt (sold...
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... (Smile Shutter 30 Recording high quality photos during movie recording (Dual Rec 31 Controlling the image settings manually with the RING 31 Playback on the camcorder 33 US
... (Smile Shutter 30 Recording high quality photos during movie recording (Dual Rec 31 Controlling the image settings manually with the RING 31 Playback on the camcorder 33 US
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... images on a TV 40 Connecting to a high definition TV 40 Connecting to a non-high-definition 16:9 (wide) or 4:3 TV 42 Making good use of your camcorder Deleting movies and photos 44 Protecting recorded movies and photos (Protect 45 Dividing a movie 46 Capturing a photo from a movie 47 Dubbing/copying movies and photos...
... images on a TV 40 Connecting to a high definition TV 40 Connecting to a non-high-definition 16:9 (wide) or 4:3 TV 42 Making good use of your camcorder Deleting movies and photos 44 Protecting recorded movies and photos (Protect 45 Dividing a movie 46 Capturing a photo from a movie 47 Dubbing/copying movies and photos...
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... quality (HD) disc with a DVD writer, etc., other than DVDirect Express 69 Creating a standard definition image quality (STD) disc with a recorder, etc 70 Customizing your camcorder Using menus 72 Operating menus 72 Using MY MENU 73 Using the OPTION MENU 74 Menu lists 75 MANUAL SETTINGS (Items to adjust for scene...
... quality (HD) disc with a DVD writer, etc., other than DVDirect Express 69 Creating a standard definition image quality (STD) disc with a recorder, etc 70 Customizing your camcorder Using menus 72 Operating menus 72 Using MY MENU 73 Using the OPTION MENU 74 Menu lists 75 MANUAL SETTINGS (Items to adjust for scene...
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... Expected time of recording and playback with each battery pack 103 Expected recording time of movies 103 Expected number of recordable photos 104 Using your camcorder abroad 106 Maintenance and precautions 108 About the AVCHD format 108 About the memory card 108 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 109 About x.v.Color 110...
... Expected time of recording and playback with each battery pack 103 Expected recording time of movies 103 Expected number of recordable photos 104 Using your camcorder abroad 106 Maintenance and precautions 108 About the AVCHD format 108 About the memory card 108 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 109 About x.v.Color 110...
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Getting started Attaching the eyecup Attach the eyecup aligned with the eyecup groove in the direction of the arrow. You can attach the eyecup facing either the right or left side. Attaching the lens hood Align the marks on the lens hood to those on the camcorder, and turn the lens hood in the viewfinder. Attach the eyecup securely until it fits the corresponding part properly. US 11
Getting started Attaching the eyecup Attach the eyecup aligned with the eyecup groove in the direction of the arrow. You can attach the eyecup facing either the right or left side. Attaching the lens hood Align the marks on the lens hood to those on the camcorder, and turn the lens hood in the viewfinder. Attach the eyecup securely until it fits the corresponding part properly. US 11
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US 12 To remove the Lens hood Turn the lens hood cover in .) PL filter or MC protector, remove the lens hood. Then attach the grip belt to the camcorder again. Remove the grip belt and attach the lens cap by pressing both knobs on its sides. Attaching the lens cap Attach the lens cap by leading the grip belt through the attachment on the lens hood cover. Tips If you attach, remove or adjust an 37 mm (1 1/2 in the direction of the arrow as illustrated while pressing the lever on the lens cap string.
US 12 To remove the Lens hood Turn the lens hood cover in .) PL filter or MC protector, remove the lens hood. Then attach the grip belt to the camcorder again. Remove the grip belt and attach the lens cap by pressing both knobs on its sides. Attaching the lens cap Attach the lens cap by leading the grip belt through the attachment on the lens hood cover. Tips If you attach, remove or adjust an 37 mm (1 1/2 in the direction of the arrow as illustrated while pressing the lever on the lens cap string.
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...(mains lead) to the mark on the DC IN jack. The CHG (charge) lamp turns off when the battery pack is facing to your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket). You can charge the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (L series) after attaching it clicks. 3 Connect the AC Adaptor to your... camcorder. The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and charging starts. Attach the battery pack by sliding it in the direction of the arrow while pressing it ...
...(mains lead) to the mark on the DC IN jack. The CHG (charge) lamp turns off when the battery pack is facing to your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket). You can charge the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (L series) after attaching it clicks. 3 Connect the AC Adaptor to your... camcorder. The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and charging starts. Attach the battery pack by sliding it in the direction of the arrow while pressing it ...
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... not discharged. Charging time Approximate time (min.) required when you can check the approximate amount of your camcorder. Tips See page 103 on recording and playing time. When your camcorder is on, you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack. US 14 Battery pack NP-F570 (supplied)...;F to OFF (CHG). 5 When the battery is charged, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack of remaining battery power with the camcorder at the upper left on the LCD screen. To remove the battery pack Slide the POWER switch to 86 °F) is recommended.
... not discharged. Charging time Approximate time (min.) required when you can check the approximate amount of your camcorder. Tips See page 103 on recording and playing time. When your camcorder is on, you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack. US 14 Battery pack NP-F570 (supplied)...;F to OFF (CHG). 5 When the battery is charged, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack of remaining battery power with the camcorder at the upper left on the LCD screen. To remove the battery pack Slide the POWER switch to 86 °F) is recommended.
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... a narrow space, such as between a wall and furniture. Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with your camcorder. Do not use an electronic voltage transformer. Notes on the AC Adaptor Use the nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when using the AC... Adaptor supplied with any malfunction occurs while using your camcorder within the AC 100 V - 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz range. Notes Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in a cool place...
... a narrow space, such as between a wall and furniture. Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with your camcorder. Do not use an electronic voltage transformer. Notes on the AC Adaptor Use the nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when using the AC... Adaptor supplied with any malfunction occurs while using your camcorder within the AC 100 V - 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz range. Notes Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in a cool place...
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... [PHOTO MEDIA SET] screen appears. Touch the desired recording media. Touch [YES] . Step 5: Preparing the recording media The recording media of your camcorder are displayed on the screen as follows. * Internal memory Memory card * In the default setting, both movies and photos are recorded on the selected medium...
... [PHOTO MEDIA SET] screen appears. Touch the desired recording media. Touch [YES] . Step 5: Preparing the recording media The recording media of your camcorder are displayed on the screen as follows. * Internal memory Memory card * In the default setting, both movies and photos are recorded on the selected medium...
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...contents will be lost. * exFAT is not compatible with exFAT beforehand. If you connect a device that is the file system used with your camcorder. Notes MultiMediaCard cannot be used in SDXC memory cards. Check that is displayed at the top right corner of the screen.... on non-exFAT*-compatible computers, AV components, etc., connected to a memory card or memory card adaptor. Types of memory card you can use with your camcorder Only "Memory Stick PRO Duo" (Mark2) media, "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media, SD memory cards (Class 4 or faster), SDHC ...
...contents will be lost. * exFAT is not compatible with exFAT beforehand. If you connect a device that is the file system used with your camcorder. Notes MultiMediaCard cannot be used in SDXC memory cards. Check that is displayed at the top right corner of the screen.... on non-exFAT*-compatible computers, AV components, etc., connected to a memory card or memory card adaptor. Types of memory card you can use with your camcorder Only "Memory Stick PRO Duo" (Mark2) media, "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media, SD memory cards (Class 4 or faster), SDHC ...
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... exceeds 2 GB, the next movie file is created automatically. It will take several seconds until you turn on the camcorder. To display the icons and indicators again, touch anywhere on your camcorder or switching the recording (movie/photo)/playback modes. Recording movies Press MODE to light up the (Movie) lamp.
... exceeds 2 GB, the next movie file is created automatically. It will take several seconds until you turn on the camcorder. To display the icons and indicators again, touch anywhere on your camcorder or switching the recording (movie/photo)/playback modes. Recording movies Press MODE to light up the (Movie) lamp.
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...is still being written onto the recording media after recording has finished. To display them as a guide. [ STEADYSHOT] is set to the camcorder, or remove the battery or AC Adaptor. Access lamp (p. 22) is lit or flashing The media icon in the default setting.... back on the recording media. US 25 During this may cause slight trimming of the top, bottom, right and left edges of your camcorder during playback. They are recorded automatically on a TV which is not compatible with full pixel display. However, you can display recording images ...
...is still being written onto the recording media after recording has finished. To display them as a guide. [ STEADYSHOT] is set to the camcorder, or remove the battery or AC Adaptor. Access lamp (p. 22) is lit or flashing The media icon in the default setting.... back on the recording media. US 25 During this may cause slight trimming of the top, bottom, right and left edges of your camcorder during playback. They are recorded automatically on a TV which is not compatible with full pixel display. However, you can display recording images ...
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...condition are displayed. Tips In the default setting, INTELLIGENT AUTO is set to ON. Face detection (Portrait), (Baby) The camcorder detects faces, and adjusts the focus, color, and exposure. Recording better images automatically (INTELLIGENT AUTO) By pressing , you can also magnify images ...with / on the handle. The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is about 1 cm (about 13/32 in.) for wide angle and about 80 cm (about 31 1/2 ...
...condition are displayed. Tips In the default setting, INTELLIGENT AUTO is set to ON. Face detection (Portrait), (Baby) The camcorder detects faces, and adjusts the focus, color, and exposure. Recording better images automatically (INTELLIGENT AUTO) By pressing , you can also magnify images ...with / on the handle. The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is about 1 cm (about 13/32 in.) for wide angle and about 80 cm (about 31 1/2 ...
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... whether camerashake occurs or not, and makes the optimum compensation. Notes The camcorder may not detect the expected scene or subject, depending on the scene. or the detection mode icons disappear, and you to record standard definition image ... AUTO setting is changed. Tips You can record with various playback devices. Scene detection (Backlight), (Landscape), (Twilight), (Spotlight), (Low light), (Macro) The camcorder selects the most effective setting automatically, depending on the recording conditions.
... whether camerashake occurs or not, and makes the optimum compensation. Notes The camcorder may not detect the expected scene or subject, depending on the scene. or the detection mode icons disappear, and you to record standard definition image ... AUTO setting is changed. Tips You can record with various playback devices. Scene detection (Backlight), (Landscape), (Twilight), (Spotlight), (Low light), (Macro) The camcorder selects the most effective setting automatically, depending on the recording conditions.
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... you cannot use the function, change the setting of a person. When you touched has priority also with the Smile Shutter function, your camcorder records a photo automatically when it detects a smile on the prioritized face. The double-lined frame around a face targeted for face...detection shot turns orange. If the face you touched may not be detected, depending on the surrounding brightness or hairstyle of your camcorder records a photo automatically when it detects the smiling face. In the default setting, the Smile Shutter function is set the [SMILE SENSITIVITY...
... you cannot use the function, change the setting of a person. When you touched has priority also with the Smile Shutter function, your camcorder records a photo automatically when it detects a smile on the prioritized face. The double-lined frame around a face targeted for face...detection shot turns orange. If the face you touched may not be detected, depending on the surrounding brightness or hairstyle of your camcorder records a photo automatically when it detects the smiling face. In the default setting, the Smile Shutter function is set the [SMILE SENSITIVITY...