Handycam® Handbook
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.... Notes on playing back You may not be saved depend on optional accessories We recommend using genuine Sony accessories. Genuine Sony accessories may not be saved or recorded. Save all your images on SD memory cards cannot be played back with communication ...are exaggerated or simplified for illustration purposes are compatible with local regulations. Notes on Blu-ray discs (p. 58, 61). Note on the camcorder/battery pack temperature When the temperature of the camcorder. If you may result in [60p Quality ] or [Highest Quality ] can be ...
.... Notes on playing back You may not be saved depend on optional accessories We recommend using genuine Sony accessories. Genuine Sony accessories may not be saved or recorded. Save all your images on SD memory cards cannot be played back with communication ...are exaggerated or simplified for illustration purposes are compatible with local regulations. Notes on Blu-ray discs (p. 58, 61). Note on the camcorder/battery pack temperature When the temperature of the camcorder. If you may result in [60p Quality ] or [Highest Quality ] can be ...
Handycam® Handbook
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... of Contents Search image In this manual, the DVD disc recorded with high definition image quality (HD) is lit or flashing removing the battery pack or AC Adaptor from the camcorder, or applying mechanical shock or vibration to change without notice. US Index
... of Contents Search image In this manual, the DVD disc recorded with high definition image quality (HD) is lit or flashing removing the battery pack or AC Adaptor from the camcorder, or applying mechanical shock or vibration to change without notice. US Index
Handycam® Handbook
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... of this unit 6 Search image 7 Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items 12 All models 12 NEX-VG20H 13 Step 2: Attaching the supplied accessories 14 Attaching the lens 14 Attaching the Wind Screen 14 Step 3: Charging the battery pack 15 Step 4: Attaching the lens 18 Removing the lens 20 Step 5: Turning the power...
... of this unit 6 Search image 7 Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items 12 All models 12 NEX-VG20H 13 Step 2: Attaching the supplied accessories 14 Attaching the lens 14 Attaching the Wind Screen 14 Step 3: Charging the battery pack 15 Step 4: Attaching the lens 18 Removing the lens 20 Step 5: Turning the power...
Handycam® Handbook
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... Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators 94 Recording time of movies/number of recordable photos 97 Expected time of recording and playback with each battery pack 97 Expected recording time of movies 97 Expected number of recordable photos 98 Using your camcorder abroad 99 Maintenance and precautions 101 ...About the AVCHD format 101 About the memory card 101 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 102 About handling of your camcorder 103 Quick reference Screen indicators 108 Parts and controls 110 Index 115 US 11 Index
... Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators 94 Recording time of movies/number of recordable photos 97 Expected time of recording and playback with each battery pack 97 Expected recording time of movies 97 Expected number of recordable photos 98 Using your camcorder abroad 99 Maintenance and precautions 101 ...About the AVCHD format 101 About the memory card 101 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 102 About handling of your camcorder 103 Quick reference Screen indicators 108 Parts and controls 110 Index 115 US 11 Index
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...(1) Body cap (attached to other models) (1) (p. 18) USB cable (1) (p. 61) Wireless Remote Commander (RMT835) (1) (p. 113) A button-type lithium battery is already installed. Rechargeable battery pack (NP-FV70) (1) (p. 15) AC Adaptor (1) (p. 15) Wind Screen (1) (p. 14) Power cord (mains lead) (1) (p. 15) ... Data Converter (RAW development software) "Handycam" Handbook (PDF) Operating Guide (1) US 12 supplied but not attached to camcorder NEX- VG20; The numbers in ( ) are the supplied quantity.
...(1) Body cap (attached to other models) (1) (p. 18) USB cable (1) (p. 61) Wireless Remote Commander (RMT835) (1) (p. 113) A button-type lithium battery is already installed. Rechargeable battery pack (NP-FV70) (1) (p. 15) AC Adaptor (1) (p. 15) Wind Screen (1) (p. 14) Power cord (mains lead) (1) (p. 15) ... Data Converter (RAW development software) "Handycam" Handbook (PDF) Operating Guide (1) US 12 supplied but not attached to camcorder NEX- VG20; The numbers in ( ) are the supplied quantity.
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.../FV50, even though they are V series. 1 Slide the POWER switch to OFF (the default setting). 2 Attach the battery pack by sliding it in the direction of Contents Search image Battery pack CHG (charge) lamp DC IN jack AC Adaptor Power cord (Mains lead) DC plug Align the mark...on the DC IN jack. To the wall outlet (wall socket) You can charge the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (V series) after attaching it to your camcorder. Notes You cannot attach any "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack other than the V series to your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket). The CHG...
.../FV50, even though they are V series. 1 Slide the POWER switch to OFF (the default setting). 2 Attach the battery pack by sliding it in the direction of Contents Search image Battery pack CHG (charge) lamp DC IN jack AC Adaptor Power cord (Mains lead) DC plug Align the mark...on the DC IN jack. To the wall outlet (wall socket) You can charge the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (V series) after attaching it to your camcorder. Notes You cannot attach any "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack other than the V series to your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket). The CHG...
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...wall outlet (wall socket) as a power source Make the same connections as "Step 3: Charging the battery pack" (p. 15). Search image Index BATT (battery) release lever To use an electronic voltage transformer. Battery pack NP-FV70 (supplied) NP-FV100 Charging time 195 390 The charging times shown in ...the table above are measured when charging the camcorder at the upper right on , you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack. To remove the battery pack Slide the POWER switch to 86 °F). Tips See page 97 on recording and playing time. ...
...wall outlet (wall socket) as a power source Make the same connections as "Step 3: Charging the battery pack" (p. 15). Search image Index BATT (battery) release lever To use an electronic voltage transformer. Battery pack NP-FV70 (supplied) NP-FV100 Charging time 195 390 The charging times shown in ...the table above are measured when charging the camcorder at the upper right on , you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack. To remove the battery pack Slide the POWER switch to 86 °F). Tips See page 97 on recording and playing time. ...
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... Adaptor from your camcorder and put it in a cool place. In the default setting, the power turns off automatically if you remove the battery pack or disconnect the AC Adaptor, turn the camcorder off and make sure that the (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (p. 31), the access lamp (p. 28...narrow space, such as between a wall and furniture. Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with other electrical equipment. Remove the battery pack from the wall outlet (wall socket) immediately if any malfunction occurs while using the AC Adaptor. US 17 Index
... Adaptor from your camcorder and put it in a cool place. In the default setting, the power turns off automatically if you remove the battery pack or disconnect the AC Adaptor, turn the camcorder off and make sure that the (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (p. 31), the access lamp (p. 28...narrow space, such as between a wall and furniture. Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with other electrical equipment. Remove the battery pack from the wall outlet (wall socket) immediately if any malfunction occurs while using the AC Adaptor. US 17 Index
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... lens with your left hand to support the camera during recording (when you do not apply shock or vibration to the camcorder, or remove the battery or AC Adaptor. Access lamp (p. 28) is lit or flashing The media icon in the default setting. During this time. The following...
... lens with your left hand to support the camera during recording (when you do not apply shock or vibration to the camcorder, or remove the battery or AC Adaptor. Access lamp (p. 28) is lit or flashing The media icon in the default setting. During this time. The following...
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Save important movies and photos in advance. Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from the memory card. You cannot delete protected movies and photos. It may damage the memory card. Do ...
Save important movies and photos in advance. Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from the memory card. You cannot delete protected movies and photos. It may damage the memory card. Do ...
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... movie Touch . When capturing is available on the camcorder. Undo the protection of the movie to divide it (p. 51). Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from has no data code, the recording date and time of the photo will be the date and time you...
... movie Touch . When capturing is available on the camcorder. Undo the protection of the movie to divide it (p. 51). Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from has no data code, the recording date and time of the photo will be the date and time you...
Handycam® Handbook
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Table of Contents Calibration Battery Info Version ( Clock Settings) Date & Time Setting Date & Time Format Summer Time Date & Time Area Setting Adjusts the touch panel. 104 Displays the battery information. 87 Displays the version of your camcorder and lens. 87 Sets the [Date & Time], [Daylight savings], 87 [Summer Time], or [Date & Time Format]. Search image Index US 71 Sets the [Date & Time Format]. 87 Sets the [Daylight savings] or [Summer Time]. 87 Sets the [Date & Time]. 87 Adjusts for a time difference without stopping 87 the clock.
Table of Contents Calibration Battery Info Version ( Clock Settings) Date & Time Setting Date & Time Format Summer Time Date & Time Area Setting Adjusts the touch panel. 104 Displays the battery information. 87 Displays the version of your camcorder and lens. 87 Sets the [Date & Time], [Daylight savings], 87 [Summer Time], or [Date & Time Format]. Search image Index US 71 Sets the [Date & Time Format]. 87 Sets the [Daylight savings] or [Summer Time]. 87 Sets the [Date & Time]. 87 Adjusts for a time difference without stopping 87 the clock.
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... brightness and focus for better color balance adjustment. When the white balance has been set with [One Push], if the lighting conditions changed the battery pack while [Auto] was selected, or taken your camcorder outdoors after inside use [Spot Meter] (p. 73) and [Spot Focus] (p. 73) at the center of the...
... brightness and focus for better color balance adjustment. When the white balance has been set with [One Push], if the lighting conditions changed the battery pack while [Auto] was selected, or taken your camcorder outdoors after inside use [Spot Meter] (p. 73) and [Spot Focus] (p. 73) at the center of the...
Handycam® Handbook
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... button on . On The camera recording lamp lights up . Remote Ctrl (Remote control) On Select this if you use non-Sony E-mount lenses and mount adaptors. On Always displays. Language Setting You can be used on the LCD screen. A. Table of displaying the icons or ... minutes. On The camcorder turns off automatically when using the AC Adaptor. When you select [Bright], the recordable time with the battery is slightly reduced. Off The camcorder does not turn off automatically. Notes The camcorder does not turn on the LCD screen is ...
... button on . On The camera recording lamp lights up . Remote Ctrl (Remote control) On Select this if you use non-Sony E-mount lenses and mount adaptors. On Always displays. Language Setting You can be used on the LCD screen. A. Table of displaying the icons or ... minutes. On The camcorder turns off automatically when using the AC Adaptor. When you select [Bright], the recordable time with the battery is slightly reduced. Off The camcorder does not turn off automatically. Notes The camcorder does not turn on the LCD screen is ...
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...and time format. Daylight Savings/Summer Time You can see the version of the lens and your local area when using a fully charged battery. The version of the lens may not be displayed in upper left on page 100. Home Select this item when you ...time forward 1 hour. Off Does not set the summertime. You can adjust a time difference without stopping the clock. Battery Info You can check the estimated remaining capacity of the battery. Table of Contents Tips Your camcorder offers [ENG[SIMP]] (simplified English) for when you set the ...
...and time format. Daylight Savings/Summer Time You can see the version of the lens and your local area when using a fully charged battery. The version of the lens may not be displayed in upper left on page 100. Home Select this item when you ...time forward 1 hour. Off Does not set the summertime. You can adjust a time difference without stopping the clock. Battery Info You can check the estimated remaining capacity of the battery. Table of Contents Tips Your camcorder offers [ENG[SIMP]] (simplified English) for when you set the ...
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...sunlight or overhead lighting. Leave the camcorder there for a while in a cool place. The temperature of your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. US 88 Index p. 93 Connecting to a computer p. 93 Overall operations/Wireless Remote Commander The power...problems using your camcorder, follow the steps below. Check the list (p. 88 to [On] (p. 86). Insert a battery into the battery holder with the power of your camcorder. If you press RESET, all settings, including the clock setting, are reset.) The ...
...sunlight or overhead lighting. Leave the camcorder there for a while in a cool place. The temperature of your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. US 88 Index p. 93 Connecting to a computer p. 93 Overall operations/Wireless Remote Commander The power...problems using your camcorder, follow the steps below. Check the list (p. 88 to [On] (p. 86). Insert a battery into the battery holder with the power of your camcorder. If you press RESET, all settings, including the clock setting, are reset.) The ...
Handycam® Handbook
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...use . The buttons do not work at all. Adjust the touch panel ([Calibration]) (p. 104). The power abruptly turns off (A. The remaining battery time indicator does not indicate the correct time. The ambient temperature is automatically turned off . Use the AC Adaptor. In ...setting, when about 5 minutes have elapsed while you cannot activate simultaneously. Index US 89 Shut Off] (p. 86), or turn on your Sony dealer. LCD screen/viewfinder Nothing is displayed on the viewfinder or the LCD monitor. You can switch between the viewfinder and the LCD monitor ...
...use . The buttons do not work at all. Adjust the touch panel ([Calibration]) (p. 104). The power abruptly turns off (A. The remaining battery time indicator does not indicate the correct time. The ambient temperature is automatically turned off . Use the AC Adaptor. In ...setting, when about 5 minutes have elapsed while you cannot activate simultaneously. Index US 89 Shut Off] (p. 86), or turn on your Sony dealer. LCD screen/viewfinder Nothing is displayed on the viewfinder or the LCD monitor. You can switch between the viewfinder and the LCD monitor ...
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... (normal stereo sound) by touching (MENU) [Setup] [Repair Img. Editing movies/photos on a computer, etc. You removed the AC Adaptor or the battery pack while the memory card icon at the top right corner of the screen flashes, or before the access lamp is indicated on a thumbnail. ...
... (normal stereo sound) by touching (MENU) [Setup] [Repair Img. Editing movies/photos on a computer, etc. You removed the AC Adaptor or the battery pack while the memory card icon at the top right corner of the screen flashes, or before the access lamp is indicated on a thumbnail. ...
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... (V series) (p. 102). Connect the DC plug of the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack of your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Change the battery pack or place it in a cool place. (Warning indicator pertaining to formatting of the external media device) The external media device is damaged...
... (V series) (p. 102). Connect the DC plug of the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack of your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Change the battery pack or place it in a cool place. (Warning indicator pertaining to formatting of the external media device) The external media device is damaged...
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... Typical recording time shows the time when you repeat recording start/stop, switching the MODE lamp, and zooming. Times measured when using Sony memory card. The recordable time may vary depending on the recording and subject conditions and [ REC Mode] and [ Frame Rate] (p. 80)....you use your camcorder. Expected time of recordable photos "HD" stands for high definition image quality, and "STD" stands for standard image quality. Battery pack Image quality NP-FV70 (supplied) NP-FV100 (unit: minute) HD STD 325 355 415 440 650 710 830 870 Top: ...
... Typical recording time shows the time when you repeat recording start/stop, switching the MODE lamp, and zooming. Times measured when using Sony memory card. The recordable time may vary depending on the recording and subject conditions and [ REC Mode] and [ Frame Rate] (p. 80)....you use your camcorder. Expected time of recordable photos "HD" stands for high definition image quality, and "STD" stands for standard image quality. Battery pack Image quality NP-FV70 (supplied) NP-FV100 (unit: minute) HD STD 325 355 415 440 650 710 830 870 Top: ...