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4-263-129-11(1) Digital HD Video Camera Recorder HXR-MC2000U/MC2000N Operating Guide Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. 2010 Sony Corporation
4-263-129-11(1) Digital HD Video Camera Recorder HXR-MC2000U/MC2000N Operating Guide Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. 2010 Sony Corporation
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... item that is grayed out is not available under the current recording or playback conditions. See page 21 for Digital HD Video Camera Recorder" (1) "Operating Guide" (2) Lens hood Panel EVF block LCD panel Battery pack Microphone Viewfinder The camcorder is... Wind screen (1) Lens cap (1) Rechargeable battery pack NP-F570 (1) CD-ROM "Video Camera Application Software" (1) "PMB" (software, including "PMB Help") CD-ROM "Manuals for the memory card you can use with this camcorder.
... item that is grayed out is not available under the current recording or playback conditions. See page 21 for Digital HD Video Camera Recorder" (1) "Operating Guide" (2) Lens hood Panel EVF block LCD panel Battery pack Microphone Viewfinder The camcorder is... Wind screen (1) Lens cap (1) Rechargeable battery pack NP-F570 (1) CD-ROM "Video Camera Application Software" (1) "PMB" (software, including "PMB Help") CD-ROM "Manuals for the memory card you can use with this camcorder.
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... When the temperature of the camcorder or battery pack becomes extremely high or extremely low, you save your image data using a digital still camera, and therefore may result in a malfunction of your camcorder and accessories are captured using a VCR, or a DVD/HDD recorder (p. 66). ...plug in the AVCHD format. DVD media containing AVCHD footage should not be played on a Blu-ray Disc or using genuine Sony accessories. Genuine Sony accessories may be used in this manual, the DVD disc recorded with HD image quality (high definition) This ...
... When the temperature of the camcorder or battery pack becomes extremely high or extremely low, you save your image data using a digital still camera, and therefore may result in a malfunction of your camcorder and accessories are captured using a VCR, or a DVD/HDD recorder (p. 66). ...plug in the AVCHD format. DVD media containing AVCHD footage should not be played on a Blu-ray Disc or using genuine Sony accessories. Genuine Sony accessories may be used in this manual, the DVD disc recorded with HD image quality (high definition) This ...
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... lever suddenly. Power zoom lever Close view: (Telephoto) Power zoom lever Wider range of the three detection modes: Face detection, Scene detection and Camera-shake detection. When the camcorder detects the subject, the icons that you want to zoom to a greater level. When you turn the camcorder toward the...
... lever suddenly. Power zoom lever Close view: (Telephoto) Power zoom lever Wider range of the three detection modes: Face detection, Scene detection and Camera-shake detection. When the camcorder detects the subject, the icons that you want to zoom to a greater level. When you turn the camcorder toward the...
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... setting. Selecting high definition image quality (HD) or standard image quality (STD) You can record, play , or edit movies in the selected image quality only. Camera-shake detection (Walk), (Tripod) The camcorder detects whether camerashake occurs or not, and makes the optimum compensation. Notes The camcorder may not detect...
... setting. Selecting high definition image quality (HD) or standard image quality (STD) You can record, play , or edit movies in the selected image quality only. Camera-shake detection (Walk), (Tripod) The camcorder detects whether camerashake occurs or not, and makes the optimum compensation. Notes The camcorder may not detect...
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... setting. Tips You can set the IRIS to a preferred value depending on the settings at a lower shutter speed. US 32 The displayed camera data differs depending on the shooting scenes. It is changed. Notes You cannot switch the setting of [IRIS] and [SHUTTER SPEED] between...
... setting. Tips You can set the IRIS to a preferred value depending on the settings at a lower shutter speed. US 32 The displayed camera data differs depending on the shooting scenes. It is changed. Notes You cannot switch the setting of [IRIS] and [SHUTTER SPEED] between...
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Example: People wearing glasses or hats, or who do not face towards the camera. Make sure that you set [FACE DETECTION] to [ON] (p. 82) (the default setting) prior to recording, to the VISUAL INDEX screen To stop , touch ...
Example: People wearing glasses or hats, or who do not face towards the camera. Make sure that you set [FACE DETECTION] to [ON] (p. 82) (the default setting) prior to recording, to the VISUAL INDEX screen To stop , touch ...
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Sony DVD writer may deteriorate. You cannot dub images to recorders connected with an HDMI cable. To hide the screen indicators (such as a counter, ...; [OUTPUT SETTINGS] (under [GENERAL SET] category) [DISP OUTPUT] [LCD PANEL] (the default setting) . To record the date/time, or camera settings data, touch (MENU) [Show others] [PLAYBACK SET] (under [GENERAL SET] category) [DISP OUTPUT] [V-OUT/PANEL] . When...
Sony DVD writer may deteriorate. You cannot dub images to recorders connected with an HDMI cable. To hide the screen indicators (such as a counter, ...; [OUTPUT SETTINGS] (under [GENERAL SET] category) [DISP OUTPUT] [LCD PANEL] (the default setting) . To record the date/time, or camera settings data, touch (MENU) [Show others] [PLAYBACK SET] (under [GENERAL SET] category) [DISP OUTPUT] [V-OUT/PANEL] . When...
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... Shoot in a sufficiently bright place The subject(s) does not wear glasses, a hat or mask The subject(s) faces directly towards the camera The detected faces are recorded in Face Index, however, some faces may not be. ON ( ) The LOW LUX function is used . ...Notes If you do not use this function to [OFF] in Face Index. CONVERSION LENS When using the optimum compensation for camera shake and focus for camera shake. Set [FACE DETECTION] to record using a conversion lens (sold separately), then the image becomes natural. ACTIVE Provides...
... Shoot in a sufficiently bright place The subject(s) does not wear glasses, a hat or mask The subject(s) faces directly towards the camera The detected faces are recorded in Face Index, however, some faces may not be. ON ( ) The LOW LUX function is used . ...Notes If you do not use this function to [OFF] in Face Index. CONVERSION LENS When using the optimum compensation for camera shake and focus for camera shake. Set [FACE DETECTION] to record using a conversion lens (sold separately), then the image becomes natural. ACTIVE Provides...
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... size is effective when the (Photo) lamp is assigned in sequence. VGA(0.3M) ( ) Allows the maximum number of photos in sequence. PHOTO SETTINGS (Items for camera shake. OFF ( ) The SteadyShot function is recorded after about 10 seconds. OFF Cancels the self-timer.
... size is effective when the (Photo) lamp is assigned in sequence. VGA(0.3M) ( ) Allows the maximum number of photos in sequence. PHOTO SETTINGS (Items for camera shake. OFF ( ) The SteadyShot function is recorded after about 10 seconds. OFF Cancels the self-timer.
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...) recorded automatically at the time of recording. OFF Data code is not displayed. DATE/TIME Date Time CAMERA DATA Movie Photo SteadyShot off Brightness White balance Gain Shutter speed Aperture value ...Exposure PLAYBACK (Items for playback) See "Using menus" (p. 72) on the operation. HIGHLIGHT See page 37. CAMERA DATA Displays camera setting data. US 86 DATE/TIME Displays the date and time. VIEW IMAGES DATE INDEX See page 36. FILM ROLL See ...
...) recorded automatically at the time of recording. OFF Data code is not displayed. DATE/TIME Date Time CAMERA DATA Movie Photo SteadyShot off Brightness White balance Gain Shutter speed Aperture value ...Exposure PLAYBACK (Items for playback) See "Using menus" (p. 72) on the operation. HIGHLIGHT See page 37. CAMERA DATA Displays camera setting data. US 86 DATE/TIME Displays the date and time. VIEW IMAGES DATE INDEX See page 36. FILM ROLL See ...
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...hour. OFF Does not set your camcorder to be used on page 107. DST SET/SUMMERTIME You can make the camera recording lamp on . ON The camera recording lamp lights up . POWER SETTINGS A.SHUT OFF (Auto shut off ) You can set the summertime. ON Sets the ...summertime. LANGUAGE SET You can adjust a time difference without stopping the clock. OFF The camera recording lamp does not light up . Set to [ON] to the world time difference on the LCD screen. Tips Your camcorder offers...
...hour. OFF Does not set your camcorder to be used on page 107. DST SET/SUMMERTIME You can make the camera recording lamp on . ON The camera recording lamp lights up . POWER SETTINGS A.SHUT OFF (Auto shut off ) You can set the summertime. ON Sets the ...summertime. LANGUAGE SET You can adjust a time difference without stopping the clock. OFF The camera recording lamp does not light up . Set to [ON] to the world time difference on the LCD screen. Tips Your camcorder offers...
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... delete all data in the internal memory. For the type of the camcorder. Tips When [BEEP] is unsteady, so camera-shake easily occurs. Hold the camcorder steady with the writeprotect switch, and the switch is set to the LOCK position. (Warning indicator pertaining to... format the memory card (p. 88). The image data base file may enable you to use with your camcorder. However, US note that the camera-shake warning indicator 100 does not disappear. (Warning indicator pertaining to photo recording) The recording media is inserted (p. 21). (Warning ...
... delete all data in the internal memory. For the type of the camcorder. Tips When [BEEP] is unsteady, so camera-shake easily occurs. Hold the camcorder steady with the writeprotect switch, and the switch is set to the LOCK position. (Warning indicator pertaining to... format the memory card (p. 88). The image data base file may enable you to use with your camcorder. However, US note that the camera-shake warning indicator 100 does not disappear. (Warning indicator pertaining to photo recording) The recording media is inserted (p. 21). (Warning ...
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The MPEG-4 AVC/ H.264 format enables a high definition video signal shot on a digital video camera recorder to be played on your camcorder records with the terminals. Do not bend, drop or apply strong force to come into the memory ... lost data may vary depending on 8 cm DVD discs, hard disk drive, flash memory, memory card, etc. The AVCHD format is a high definition digital video camera format used to extremely high temperature, such as a car parked outside in the following cases (the data will not be compensated for): If you...
The MPEG-4 AVC/ H.264 format enables a high definition video signal shot on a digital video camera recorder to be played on your camcorder records with the terminals. Do not bend, drop or apply strong force to come into the memory ... lost data may vary depending on 8 cm DVD discs, hard disk drive, flash memory, memory card, etc. The AVCHD format is a high definition digital video camera format used to extremely high temperature, such as a car parked outside in the following cases (the data will not be compensated for): If you...
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... packs. To use the battery pack effectively Battery pack performance decreases when the ambient temperature is a lithium-ion battery pack that has functions for Camera File system" universal standard established by the JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). On your camcorder, you start taking shots. Use...
... packs. To use the battery pack effectively Battery pack performance decreases when the ambient temperature is a lithium-ion battery pack that has functions for Camera File system" universal standard established by the JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). On your camcorder, you start taking shots. Use...
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...)*2, 17*3, 160 (Digital) Filter diameter: 37 mm (1 1/2 in.) F1.8 ~ F3.4 Focal length: f=2.9 mm ~ 34.8 mm (1/8 in. ~ 1 3/8 in.) When converted to a 35 mm still camera For movies*2: 29.8 mm ~ 357.6 mm (1 3/16 in. ~ 14 1/8 in.) (16:9) For photos: 27.4 mm ~ 328.8 mm (1 1/8 in. ~ 13 in.) (4:3) Color temperature: [AUTO], [ONE PUSH...
...)*2, 17*3, 160 (Digital) Filter diameter: 37 mm (1 1/2 in.) F1.8 ~ F3.4 Focal length: f=2.9 mm ~ 34.8 mm (1/8 in. ~ 1 3/8 in.) When converted to a 35 mm still camera For movies*2: 29.8 mm ~ 357.6 mm (1 3/16 in. ~ 14 1/8 in.) (16:9) For photos: 27.4 mm ~ 328.8 mm (1 1/8 in. ~ 13 in.) (4:3) Color temperature: [AUTO], [ONE PUSH...
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...array of pixels: 230 400 (960 240) General Power requirements: DC 7.2 V (battery pack) DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor) Average power consumption: During camera recording, using viewfinder or LCD screen at normal brightness: HD: 3.6 W STD: 2.7 W Operating temperature: 0 C to 40 C (32 °F ...minijack (Ø 3.5 mm) USB jack: mini-AB (output only) LCD screen Picture: 6.7 cm (2.7 type, aspect ratio 16:9) Total number of Sony's ClearVid and the image processing system allow still image resolution equivalent to the sizes described. *2 [ STEADYSHOT] is set to [STANDARD] or [OFF]. ...
...array of pixels: 230 400 (960 240) General Power requirements: DC 7.2 V (battery pack) DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor) Average power consumption: During camera recording, using viewfinder or LCD screen at normal brightness: HD: 3.6 W STD: 2.7 W Operating temperature: 0 C to 40 C (32 °F ...minijack (Ø 3.5 mm) USB jack: mini-AB (output only) LCD screen Picture: 6.7 cm (2.7 type, aspect ratio 16:9) Total number of Sony's ClearVid and the image processing system allow still image resolution equivalent to the sizes described. *2 [ STEADYSHOT] is set to [STANDARD] or [OFF]. ...
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US 121 Quick reference Microphone (10) Slide cover (22) REC lamp (Camera recording lamp) The REC lamp lights up in red during recording. The REC lamp flashes if the recording media or battery power is low. Lens (G Lens) Lens hood Grip belt RING (31) Tripod receptacle Attach the tripod (sold separately: the length of the screw must be less than 5.5 mm (7/32 in.)) to the tripod receptacle using a tripod screw.
US 121 Quick reference Microphone (10) Slide cover (22) REC lamp (Camera recording lamp) The REC lamp lights up in red during recording. The REC lamp flashes if the recording media or battery power is low. Lens (G Lens) Lens hood Grip belt RING (31) Tripod receptacle Attach the tripod (sold separately: the length of the screw must be less than 5.5 mm (7/32 in.)) to the tripod receptacle using a tripod screw.
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... AUTO BACK LIGHT 84 AVCHD 57 AVCHD format 108 B BATTERY INFO 88 Battery pack 13 BEACH 77 BEEP 90 Blu-ray Disc 62 C CALIBRATION 111 CAMERA DATA 86 Capturing a photo from a movie 47 Capturing photos from a movie 61 Charging the battery pack..........13 Charging the battery pack abroad 15, 106 CLOCK...
... AUTO BACK LIGHT 84 AVCHD 57 AVCHD format 108 B BATTERY INFO 88 Battery pack 13 BEACH 77 BEEP 90 Blu-ray Disc 62 C CALIBRATION 111 CAMERA DATA 86 Capturing a photo from a movie 47 Capturing photos from a movie 61 Charging the battery pack..........13 Charging the battery pack abroad 15, 106 CLOCK...
