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... HD Video Camera Recorder" (1) "Operating Guide" (2) Lens hood Panel EVF block LCD panel Battery pack Microphone Viewfinder The camcorder is not dustproofed, dripproofed or waterproofed. US 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...
... HD Video Camera Recorder" (1) "Operating Guide" (2) Lens hood Panel EVF block LCD panel Battery pack Microphone Viewfinder The camcorder is not dustproofed, dripproofed or waterproofed. US 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...
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... back images recorded on other devices. Doing so might appear crooked depending on the country/region. Notes on playing back The camcorder is compatible with other devices with the following phenomena may occur. The subjects passing by adjusting the shutter speed (p. 31). ...Black points White, red, blue or green points Exposing the LCD screen, the viewfinder, or the lens to a malfunction of the camcorder, recording media, etc. TV color systems differ depending on the recording conditions. (This phenomenon may be played on it is not possible...
... back images recorded on other devices. Doing so might appear crooked depending on the country/region. Notes on playing back The camcorder is compatible with other devices with the following phenomena may occur. The subjects passing by adjusting the shutter speed (p. 31). ...Black points White, red, blue or green points Exposing the LCD screen, the viewfinder, or the lens to a malfunction of the camcorder, recording media, etc. TV color systems differ depending on the recording conditions. (This phenomenon may be played on it is not possible...
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... sure to insert the connector plug in the correct way. Notes on a compatible Blu-ray Disc player/recorder or other compatible device. using genuine Sony accessories. Genuine Sony accessories may appear different from the camcorder, holding both the camcorder and the DC plug.
... sure to insert the connector plug in the correct way. Notes on a compatible Blu-ray Disc player/recorder or other compatible device. using genuine Sony accessories. Genuine Sony accessories may appear different from the camcorder, holding both the camcorder and the DC plug.
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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 separately), make sure not to crash the camcorder against an object. Notes on use Do not do any of ...
... 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 separately), make sure not to crash the camcorder against an object. Notes on use Do not do any of ...
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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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Attaching the lens hood Align the marks on the lens hood to those on the camcorder, and turn the lens hood in the viewfinder. US 11 You can attach the eyecup facing either the right or left side. Attach the eyecup securely until it fits the corresponding part properly. Getting started Attaching the eyecup Attach the eyecup aligned with the eyecup groove in the direction of the arrow.
Attaching the lens hood Align the marks on the lens hood to those on the camcorder, and turn the lens hood in the viewfinder. US 11 You can attach the eyecup facing either the right or left side. Attach the eyecup securely until it fits the corresponding part properly. Getting started Attaching the eyecup Attach the eyecup aligned with the eyecup groove in the direction of the arrow.
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Remove the grip belt and attach the lens cap by pressing both knobs on its sides. To remove the Lens hood Turn the lens hood cover in the direction of the arrow as illustrated while pressing the lever on the lens cap string. Then attach the grip belt to the camcorder again. US 12 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.) PL filter or MC protector, remove the lens hood.
Remove the grip belt and attach the lens cap by pressing both knobs on its sides. To remove the Lens hood Turn the lens hood cover in the direction of the arrow as illustrated while pressing the lever on the lens cap string. Then attach the grip belt to the camcorder again. US 12 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.) PL filter or MC protector, remove the lens hood.
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...(mains lead) to the DC IN jack of the arrow while pressing it until it to your camcorder. Notes You cannot attach any "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack other than the L series to your camcorder. 1 Slide the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) (the default setting). 2 Attach the battery pack...on the DC IN jack. You can charge the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (L series) after attaching it clicks. 3 Connect the AC Adaptor to your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket). Step 2: Charging the battery pack Getting started Battery pack POWER switch DC plug CHG (charge) lamp To the...
...(mains lead) to the DC IN jack of the arrow while pressing it until it to your camcorder. Notes You cannot attach any "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack other than the L series to your camcorder. 1 Slide the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) (the default setting). 2 Attach the battery pack...on the DC IN jack. You can charge the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (L series) after attaching it clicks. 3 Connect the AC Adaptor to your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket). Step 2: Charging the battery pack Getting started Battery pack POWER switch DC plug CHG (charge) lamp To the...
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...LCD screen. 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 recommended. To remove the battery pack Slide the POWER switch to 86 °F) is on,... fully discharged battery pack. 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. Battery pack NP-F570 (supplied) NP-F770 NP-F970 Charging time 265 475 645 Times...
...LCD screen. 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 recommended. To remove the battery pack Slide the POWER switch to 86 °F) is on,... fully discharged battery pack. 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. Battery pack NP-F570 (supplied) NP-F770 NP-F970 Charging time 265 475 645 Times...
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...a cool place. Notes on the AC Adaptor Use the nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when using the AC Adaptor supplied with your camcorder. Do not use an electronic voltage transformer. Remove the battery pack from the wall outlet (wall socket) immediately if any malfunction occurs ... charge the battery pack in any countries/regions using the AC Adaptor. This may cause a malfunction. US 15 Disconnect the AC Adaptor from your camcorder and put it in a warm place. The temperature of the battery pack is damaged. The temperature of the AC Adaptor...
...a cool place. Notes on the AC Adaptor Use the nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when using the AC Adaptor supplied with your camcorder. Do not use an electronic voltage transformer. Remove the battery pack from the wall outlet (wall socket) immediately if any malfunction occurs ... charge the battery pack in any countries/regions using the AC Adaptor. This may cause a malfunction. US 15 Disconnect the AC Adaptor from your camcorder and put it in a warm place. The temperature of the battery pack is damaged. The temperature of the AC Adaptor...
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... on the selected medium. Tips See page 103 for the recordable time of movies. See page 104 for the number 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 this recording media...
... on the selected medium. Tips See page 103 for the recordable time of movies. See page 104 for the number 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 this recording media...
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... Duo" media of up to 32 GB and SD memory cards of up to 64 GB have been tested and proven to operate with your camcorder Only "Memory Stick PRO Duo" (Mark2) media, "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media, SD memory cards (Class 4 or faster), SDHC memory cards (Class 4 or... used in SDXC memory cards. Check that is not compatible with exFAT, the screen for initialization may cause a malfunction. If you can use with your camcorder Only "Memory Stick Duo" media that is about a half the size of memory card you can use with your...
... Duo" media of up to 32 GB and SD memory cards of up to 64 GB have been tested and proven to operate with your camcorder Only "Memory Stick PRO Duo" (Mark2) media, "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media, SD memory cards (Class 4 or faster), SDHC memory cards (Class 4 or... used in SDXC memory cards. Check that is not compatible with exFAT, the screen for initialization may cause a malfunction. If you can use with your camcorder Only "Memory Stick Duo" media that is about a half the size of memory card you can use with your...
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To display the icons and indicators again, touch anywhere on your camcorder or switching the recording (movie/photo)/playback modes. The LCD screen display switches for about 13 hours. When a movie file exceeds 2 GB, the next ...:9. Press START/STOP (or ). Recording movies Press MODE to light up the (Movie) lamp. about 3sec after you turn on the camcorder. You cannot US 24
To display the icons and indicators again, touch anywhere on your camcorder or switching the recording (movie/photo)/playback modes. The LCD screen display switches for about 13 hours. When a movie file exceeds 2 GB, the next ...:9. Press START/STOP (or ). Recording movies Press MODE to light up the (Movie) lamp. about 3sec after you turn on the camcorder. You cannot US 24
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... being written onto the recording media after recording has finished. They are not displayed during this time, do not apply shock or vibration to the camcorder, or remove the battery or AC Adaptor. Access lamp (p. 22) is optimized automatically ([FACE DETECTION], p. 82). You ...are recorded automatically on the recording media. US 25 In this may cause slight trimming of the top, bottom, right and left edges of your camcorder during recording. To display them as a guide. [ STEADYSHOT] is set to turn on the recordable time of movies. ...
... being written onto the recording media after recording has finished. They are not displayed during this time, do not apply shock or vibration to the camcorder, or remove the battery or AC Adaptor. Access lamp (p. 22) is optimized automatically ([FACE DETECTION], p. 82). You ...are recorded automatically on the recording media. US 25 In this may cause slight trimming of the top, bottom, right and left edges of your camcorder during recording. To display them as a guide. [ STEADYSHOT] is set to turn on the recordable time of movies. ...
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... Tips In the default setting, INTELLIGENT AUTO is set [ DIGITAL ZOOM] (p. 83) if you turn the camcorder toward the subject, the camcorder records using the INTELLIGENT AUTO function. When you want to zoom to ON. US 27 Recording/Playback Move it further for a faster...; You can set to [ACTIVE]. You can also magnify images with the power zoom lever. Face detection (Portrait), (Baby) The camcorder detects faces, and adjusts the focus, color, and exposure. Useful functions for recording movies and photos Zooming You can magnify images up to 12 times...
... Tips In the default setting, INTELLIGENT AUTO is set [ DIGITAL ZOOM] (p. 83) if you turn the camcorder toward the subject, the camcorder records using the INTELLIGENT AUTO function. When you want to zoom to ON. US 27 Recording/Playback Move it further for a faster...; You can set to [ACTIVE]. You can also magnify images with the power zoom lever. Face detection (Portrait), (Baby) The camcorder detects faces, and adjusts the focus, color, and exposure. Useful functions for recording movies and photos Zooming You can magnify images up to 12 times...
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... or edit movies in the selected image quality only. Scene detection (Backlight), (Landscape), (Twilight), (Spotlight), (Low light), (Macro) The camcorder selects the most effective setting automatically, depending on the recording conditions. Recording image quality is canceled if you to record standard definition image quality (STD... image quality (HD) that has more compatibility with the preferred settings. Camera-shake detection (Walk), (Tripod) The camcorder detects whether camerashake occurs or not, and makes the optimum compensation. Notes The...
... or edit movies in the selected image quality only. Scene detection (Backlight), (Landscape), (Twilight), (Spotlight), (Low light), (Macro) The camcorder selects the most effective setting automatically, depending on the recording conditions. Recording image quality is canceled if you to record standard definition image quality (STD... image quality (HD) that has more compatibility with the preferred settings. Camera-shake detection (Walk), (Tripod) The camcorder detects whether camerashake occurs or not, and makes the optimum compensation. Notes The...
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... you touched may not be detected, depending on the surrounding brightness or hairstyle of [SMILE DETECTION] (p. 83). Shutter function, and your camcorder records a photo automatically when it detects the smiling face. If you touch another face, the face with the double-lined frame is canceled...the default setting), and several faces are adjusted automatically for a possible smile detection shot. Touch the face with the Smile Shutter function, your camcorder. When [ REC MODE] is not detected, set to record as priority. Since the face you want to record as priority. ...
... you touched may not be detected, depending on the surrounding brightness or hairstyle of [SMILE DETECTION] (p. 83). Shutter function, and your camcorder records a photo automatically when it detects the smiling face. If you touch another face, the face with the double-lined frame is canceled...the default setting), and several faces are adjusted automatically for a possible smile detection shot. Touch the face with the Smile Shutter function, your camcorder. When [ REC MODE] is not detected, set to record as priority. Since the face you want to record as priority. ...