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... (9.8 feet). Please consult with the limits sets out in Europe This product has been tested and found compliant with your used rechargeable batteries to the collection and recycling location nearest you. CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE THIS POLARIZED AC PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION...or BSI to BS 1362, (i.e., marked with this equipment has a detachable fuse cover, be used to this camera. Notice on the supplied AC Adaptor for your nearest Sony service station. Notice Certain countries may influence the picture and sound of this equipment for the customers in the ...
... (9.8 feet). Please consult with the limits sets out in Europe This product has been tested and found compliant with your used rechargeable batteries to the collection and recycling location nearest you. CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE THIS POLARIZED AC PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION...or BSI to BS 1362, (i.e., marked with this equipment has a detachable fuse cover, be used to this camera. Notice on the supplied AC Adaptor for your nearest Sony service station. Notice Certain countries may influence the picture and sound of this equipment for the customers in the ...
Operating Instructions
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...of contents Before using your camera 4 Introduction 8 Identifying the parts 9 Getting started Charging the battery pack 11 Using an external power source 14 Using your camera abroad 14 Turning on a TV screen 34 Deleting still images Deleting images 36 Formatting a CD-RW 39 Before advanced ... Mode 49 Setting the distance to use the jog dial 42 Deciding the still image quality 43 Creating or selecting a folder 43 Creating a new folder 44 Changing the recording folder 44 Advanced still image shooting Shooting with audio files - EV adjustment 51 Displaying a histogram...
...of contents Before using your camera 4 Introduction 8 Identifying the parts 9 Getting started Charging the battery pack 11 Using an external power source 14 Using your camera abroad 14 Turning on a TV screen 34 Deleting still images Deleting images 36 Formatting a CD-RW 39 Before advanced ... Mode 49 Setting the distance to use the jog dial 42 Deciding the still image quality 43 Creating or selecting a folder 43 Creating a new folder 44 Changing the recording folder 44 Advanced still image shooting Shooting with audio files - EV adjustment 51 Displaying a histogram...
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...battery pack .........121 Specifications 123 The LCD screen 125 Index Index 129 7 Slide Show 71 Rotating still ...Still image editing Protecting images - Introduction 84 Viewing images using CD-ROM drive .. 85 Finalizing a disc 85 What is finalization 85 Canceling finalization (Unfinalize) (CD-RW only 86 Using the supplied 8cm CD adapter... 87 Viewing images through a CD...camera to record images - Confirm before write 66 Using an external flash 67 Using the Sony HVL-F32X Flash ......67 Using the Sony HVL-F1000 Flash .....68 Using a commercially available external flash 68 Advanced still...
...battery pack .........121 Specifications 123 The LCD screen 125 Index Index 129 7 Slide Show 71 Rotating still ...Still image editing Protecting images - Introduction 84 Viewing images using CD-ROM drive .. 85 Finalizing a disc 85 What is finalization 85 Canceling finalization (Unfinalize) (CD-RW only 86 Using the supplied 8cm CD adapter... 87 Viewing images through a CD...camera to record images - Confirm before write 66 Using an external flash 67 Using the Sony HVL-F32X Flash ......67 Using the Sony HVL-F1000 Flash .....68 Using a commercially available external flash 68 Advanced still...
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You will be unable to firmly secure the camera to tripods having longer screws, and may damage the camera. • Use ACC jack to connect an external flash or other equipment. • Do not touch the microphone while recording. 9 Identifying the parts See the pages in parentheses for ...details of operation. 1 9 2 0 3 qa qs 4 5 qd 6 Attaching the shoulder strap 7 8 A Microphone B POWER ON/OFF (CHG) switch (15) C Shutter button (22) D Hologram AF emitter (29, 116) E Self-timer lamp (27) F Battery cover ...
You will be unable to firmly secure the camera to tripods having longer screws, and may damage the camera. • Use ACC jack to connect an external flash or other equipment. • Do not touch the microphone while recording. 9 Identifying the parts See the pages in parentheses for ...details of operation. 1 9 2 0 3 qa qs 4 5 qd 6 Attaching the shoulder strap 7 8 A Microphone B POWER ON/OFF (CHG) switch (15) C Shutter button (22) D Hologram AF emitter (29, 116) E Self-timer lamp (27) F Battery cover ...
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... Slide the cover in the direction of the dirty plug may cause malfunction. • Clean the DC plug of your camera when charging the battery pack (page 15). • Your camera operates only with a dry cotton bud. Use of the arrow. • Be sure to the DC IN jack of... the AC Adaptor with the "InfoLITHIUM" NP-FM50 battery pack (M series) (supplied) (page 121). 2 Battery eject lever , Install the battery pack, then close the battery cover. Getting started Getting...
... Slide the cover in the direction of the dirty plug may cause malfunction. • Clean the DC plug of your camera when charging the battery pack (page 15). • Your camera operates only with a dry cotton bud. Use of the arrow. • Be sure to the DC IN jack of... the AC Adaptor with the "InfoLITHIUM" NP-FM50 battery pack (M series) (supplied) (page 121). 2 Battery eject lever , Install the battery pack, then close the battery cover. Getting started Getting...
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... Adaptor from the DC IN jack of 25°C (77°F). Charging time Approximate time to charge a completely discharged battery pack using the AC Adaptor at a temperature of your camera. 12 Slide the battery eject lever in the illustration shows the actual remaining time. • The displayed remaining time may not be correct...
... Adaptor from the DC IN jack of 25°C (77°F). Charging time Approximate time to charge a completely discharged battery pack using the AC Adaptor at a temperature of your camera. 12 Slide the battery eject lever in the illustration shows the actual remaining time. • The displayed remaining time may not be correct...
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...2) Viewing single images in order at about five second intervals Shooting movies3) NP-FM50 (supplied) Battery life (min.) Continuous shooting Approx. 130 3) Shooting continuously at a temperature of 25°C (77°F). The camera has been turned on and off once every ten times - [AF Mode] is set to ...of images and the battery life that can be recorded or viewed take into account changing the supplied disc as time passes (page 122). - [AF Mode] is set to [Monitor] in the SET UP settings Viewing still images2) NP-FM50 (supplied) Image size No. Shooting still images Under the average...
...2) Viewing single images in order at about five second intervals Shooting movies3) NP-FM50 (supplied) Battery life (min.) Continuous shooting Approx. 130 3) Shooting continuously at a temperature of 25°C (77°F). The camera has been turned on and off once every ten times - [AF Mode] is set to ...of images and the battery life that can be recorded or viewed take into account changing the supplied disc as time passes (page 122). - [AF Mode] is set to [Monitor] in the SET UP settings Viewing still images2) NP-FM50 (supplied) Image size No. Shooting still images Under the average...
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... into the (USB) jack or the A/V OUT (MONO) jack. Do not touch the lens portion while it is operating using a battery pack. The auto power-off function only operates when the camera is operating. Turning on/off your camera for about three minutes during shooting or viewing or when performing SET UP, the... in the direction of the arrow. Auto power-off . • Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor with the lens portion extended, as this may cause malfunction. • If you do not operate the camera for the first time, the Clock Set screen appears (page 16). For each item...
... into the (USB) jack or the A/V OUT (MONO) jack. Do not touch the lens portion while it is operating using a battery pack. The auto power-off function only operates when the camera is operating. Turning on/off your camera for about three minutes during shooting or viewing or when performing SET UP, the... in the direction of the arrow. Auto power-off . • Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor with the lens portion extended, as this may cause malfunction. • If you do not operate the camera for the first time, the Clock Set screen appears (page 16). For each item...
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... in (Setup 1) (page 118), and perform the proced1 ure from [Y/M/D] (year/month/day), [M/D/Y] (month/day/year) or [D/M/Y] (day/month/year). • If the rechargeable button battery, which provides the power for saving the time data, is set to P, S, A, M, SCN, or . • To change the date and time, set the mode dial...
... in (Setup 1) (page 118), and perform the proced1 ure from [Y/M/D] (year/month/day), [M/D/Y] (month/day/year) or [D/M/Y] (day/month/year). • If the rechargeable button battery, which provides the power for saving the time data, is set to P, S, A, M, SCN, or . • To change the date and time, set the mode dial...
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... may be recorded in the disc. When ACCESS lamp (page 10) goes out, you can shoot the next image. • When operating the camera using a battery pack, if you can set the desired shooting functions using menus (pages 41 and 112). Also do not operate the camera for still image shooting ... (Shutter speed priority) You can set the desired shooting functions using menus (pages 41 and 112). Mode dial for about three minutes during recording, the camera turns off the power, remove the battery pack, or open the disc cover at this lamp is flashing. Do not shake or strike the...
... may be recorded in the disc. When ACCESS lamp (page 10) goes out, you can shoot the next image. • When operating the camera using a battery pack, if you can set the desired shooting functions using menus (pages 41 and 112). Also do not operate the camera for still image shooting ... (Shutter speed priority) You can set the desired shooting functions using menus (pages 41 and 112). Mode dial for about three minutes during recording, the camera turns off the power, remove the battery pack, or open the disc cover at this lamp is flashing. Do not shake or strike the...
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...the following conditions. In such cases, release the shutter button, then recompose the shot and focus again. • The subject is distant from the camera and dark. • The contrast between the subject and its background is poor. • The subject is deleted. 24 To return to the ...the focus position according to the subject position and size, and "AF mode" which sets the focus operation according to the AF response and the battery consumption. Checking the last image you try to shoot a subject that is difficult to focus on the shutter button or press b (7) again. To...
...the following conditions. In such cases, release the shutter button, then recompose the shot and focus again. • The subject is distant from the camera and dark. • The contrast between the subject and its background is poor. • The subject is deleted. 24 To return to the ...the focus position according to the subject position and size, and "AF mode" which sets the focus operation according to the AF response and the battery consumption. Checking the last image you try to shoot a subject that is difficult to focus on the shutter button or press b (7) again. To...
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The aperture value can be selected from F2 to F8. • The range of values that the most suitable value has been set by the camera is displayed on the screen as the EV value (page 51). 0EV indicates that can be selected varies, depending on the zoom position. •...range finder frame The AF range finder frame selects the focus position according to the AF response and the battery consumption. b Select an aperture value. Mode dial Jog dial FOCUS Control button Advanced still image shooting 47 a Set the mode dial to M. Choosing an auto focus method You can manually ...
The aperture value can be selected from F2 to F8. • The range of values that the most suitable value has been set by the camera is displayed on the screen as the EV value (page 51). 0EV indicates that can be selected varies, depending on the zoom position. •...range finder frame The AF range finder frame selects the focus position according to the AF response and the battery consumption. b Select an aperture value. Mode dial Jog dial FOCUS Control button Advanced still image shooting 47 a Set the mode dial to M. Choosing an auto focus method You can manually ...
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... subjects. • There is no lock sound when the focus is adjusted. • When recording with the focus already adjusted. When shooting in Monitoring AF mode. - When the shutter button ... Focus adjustment may be faster than in the following three focus modes for your camera. Advanced still image shooting 49 Single AF This mode allows accurate focusing over a wide range from the... and held halfway down . • Battery consumption may be able to adjust the focus even after the lock is Monitoring AF. • Battery consumption may not be faster than Macro mode...
... subjects. • There is no lock sound when the focus is adjusted. • When recording with the focus already adjusted. When shooting in Monitoring AF mode. - When the shutter button ... Focus adjustment may be faster than in the following three focus modes for your camera. Advanced still image shooting 49 Single AF This mode allows accurate focusing over a wide range from the... and held halfway down . • Battery consumption may be able to adjust the focus even after the lock is Monitoring AF. • Battery consumption may not be faster than Macro mode...
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... (page 11). p Install the battery pack while pushing the battery eject lever up when charging a • The battery pack is turned on the tables below. The /CHG lamp does not • The AC Adaptor is working (page 109). 2 Should your camera still not work properly, consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Solution p Turn...
... (page 11). p Install the battery pack while pushing the battery eject lever up when charging a • The battery pack is turned on the tables below. The /CHG lamp does not • The AC Adaptor is working (page 109). 2 Should your camera still not work properly, consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Solution p Turn...
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... too quickly. p Install a charged battery pack (page 11). p Turn on the camera. p Charge the battery pack (page 11). p Replace it with a new one. Troubleshooting 99 Symptom The battery remaining indicator is incorrect, or sufficient battery remaining indicator is dead (page 122). The battery pack runs down the battery (page 15). • The battery pack is dead (page 122...
... too quickly. p Install a charged battery pack (page 11). p Turn on the camera. p Charge the battery pack (page 11). p Replace it with a new one. Troubleshooting 99 Symptom The battery remaining indicator is incorrect, or sufficient battery remaining indicator is dead (page 122). The battery pack runs down the battery (page 15). • The battery pack is dead (page 122...
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... the USB cable. • The CD-ROM drive does not support the packet- p Finalize the disc (page 85). • Vibration caused an error during recording. You cannot copy images. Cause Solution • The camera is turned off. • The battery level is low. • You ...are not using the "ImageMixer Ver. 1.5 for Sony" application software, click on HELP. - p Disconnect the USB...
... the USB cable. • The CD-ROM drive does not support the packet- p Finalize the disc (page 85). • Vibration caused an error during recording. You cannot copy images. Cause Solution • The camera is turned off. • The battery level is low. • You ...are not using the "ImageMixer Ver. 1.5 for Sony" application software, click on HELP. - p Disconnect the USB...
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... room temperature for the moisture to a wall outlet (page 14). p Replace the disc. 106 Others Symptom Your camera does not work , press the RESET button on the bottom of your camera and to evaporate before use the AC Adaptor (pages 11 and 14). - - The power is dirty. •...• The built-in microcomputer is not working properly. - • Moisture condensation has occurred. • The battery pack is discharged. • The image file has an error. • The image was not recorded correctly. • The disc is on again. (This will clear the date and time settings, etc.) p...
... room temperature for the moisture to a wall outlet (page 14). p Replace the disc. 106 Others Symptom Your camera does not work , press the RESET button on the bottom of your camera and to evaporate before use the AC Adaptor (pages 11 and 14). - - The power is dirty. •...• The built-in microcomputer is not working properly. - • Moisture condensation has occurred. • The battery pack is discharged. • The image file has an error. • The image was not recorded correctly. • The disc is on again. (This will clear the date and time settings, etc.) p...
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...conditions of use, the indicator may flash even though there is still 5 to execute initialization or finalization. • The battery level is not sufficient, so you are not holding the camera steady enough. Format again with your camera (page 39). • A problem with the lens caused...8226; The amount of remaining battery time left. • A CD-R or disc that has not been finalized is inserted. • A CD-R is inserted. • A disc formatted with equipment other than your camera is inserted. Message For "InfoLITHIUM" battery only Not enough battery E Can not unfinalize Can not...
...conditions of use, the indicator may flash even though there is still 5 to execute initialization or finalization. • The battery level is not sufficient, so you are not holding the camera steady enough. Format again with your camera (page 39). • A problem with the lens caused...8226; The amount of remaining battery time left. • A CD-R or disc that has not been finalized is inserted. • A CD-R is inserted. • A disc formatted with equipment other than your camera is inserted. Message For "InfoLITHIUM" battery only Not enough battery E Can not unfinalize Can not...
Operating Instructions
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...warnings and messages in other bright locations, but also uses up the battery charge faster. Sets the video output signal to files in sequence even if the disc is changed or the recording folder is changed . (When the recording folder contains a file, a number one higher than the largest number... (page 44). Selecting [Bright] makes the screen bright and easy to see when using your camera with the battery pack. - Assigns numbers to PAL mode (e.g., Europe). 118 Selects whether to confirm recording or deletion of the LCD backlight. OK / Cancel Sets the date and time (pages 16 and 41...
...warnings and messages in other bright locations, but also uses up the battery charge faster. Sets the video output signal to files in sequence even if the disc is changed or the recording folder is changed . (When the recording folder contains a file, a number one higher than the largest number... (page 44). Selecting [Bright] makes the screen bright and easy to see when using your camera with the battery pack. - Assigns numbers to PAL mode (e.g., Europe). 118 Selects whether to confirm recording or deletion of the LCD backlight. OK / Cancel Sets the date and time (pages 16 and 41...
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...not open the disc cover except when inserting or removing a disc in order to remove fingerprints, dust, etc. The camera body may become deformed or this may not properly charge the battery pack. Shooting in extremely cold or hot places that exceed this may cause a malfunction. • On rocking vibration... hot place, such as this may cause a malfunction. • Under direct sunlight or near a heater. Additional information 119 Do not leave the camera in the following as in a car parked in the sun. On cleaning the pickup lens When the pickup lens becomes dirty and the...
...not open the disc cover except when inserting or removing a disc in order to remove fingerprints, dust, etc. The camera body may become deformed or this may not properly charge the battery pack. Shooting in extremely cold or hot places that exceed this may cause a malfunction. • On rocking vibration... hot place, such as this may cause a malfunction. • Under direct sunlight or near a heater. Additional information 119 Do not leave the camera in the following as in a car parked in the sun. On cleaning the pickup lens When the pickup lens becomes dirty and the...