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...SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium-Ion batteries. 3 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a digital device pursuant to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference... in the U.S.A. For the customers in a residential installation. RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES Lithium-Ion batteries are designed to Subpart B of Part 15 of the following measures: - For more of FCC Rules. Reorient or relocate ...
...SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium-Ion batteries. 3 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a digital device pursuant to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference... in the U.S.A. For the customers in a residential installation. RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES Lithium-Ion batteries are designed to Subpart B of Part 15 of the following measures: - For more of FCC Rules. Reorient or relocate ...
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... a recording by frame recording - Recording on a "Memory Stick" 12 Getting Started Using this manual 14 Step 1 Preparing the power supply ... 18 Installing the battery pack 18 Charging the battery pack 19 Connecting to a wall outlet 24 Step 2 Setting the date and time ........ 26 Step 3 Inserting a cassette 28 Recording - Digital effect ........... 65 Using...
... a recording by frame recording - Recording on a "Memory Stick" 12 Getting Started Using this manual 14 Step 1 Preparing the power supply ... 18 Installing the battery pack 18 Charging the battery pack 19 Connecting to a wall outlet 24 Step 2 Setting the date and time ........ 26 Step 3 Inserting a cassette 28 Recording - Digital effect ........... 65 Using...
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... video cassette 237 About the "Memory Stick 240 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 242 About i.LINK 244 Using your camcorder abroad .......... 246 Maintenance information and precautions 247 Specifications 253 • ,... and are trademarks. • i.LINK and are trademarks. • "InfoLITHIUM" is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • "Memory Stick," and "MagicGate Memory Stick" are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "Memory Stick Duo" and are trademarks of Sony...
... video cassette 237 About the "Memory Stick 240 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 242 About i.LINK 244 Using your camcorder abroad .......... 246 Maintenance information and precautions 247 Specifications 253 • ,... and are trademarks. • i.LINK and are trademarks. • "InfoLITHIUM" is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • "Memory Stick," and "MagicGate Memory Stick" are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "Memory Stick Duo" and are trademarks of Sony...
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... sure that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder. 1 2 or RMT-814 3 RMT-708 4 5 6 Stereo or Monaural 7 8 9 q; 1 Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 264) RMT-814: RMT-708: 2 AC-L15A/L15B AC Adaptor (1), Power cord (1) (p. 19) 3 NP-FM30 Rechargeable Battery Pack (1) (p. 18, 19) 4 Size AA (R6) battery for Remote Commander (2) (p. 264) 5 A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 51, 94...
... sure that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder. 1 2 or RMT-814 3 RMT-708 4 5 6 Stereo or Monaural 7 8 9 q; 1 Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 264) RMT-814: RMT-708: 2 AC-L15A/L15B AC Adaptor (1), Power cord (1) (p. 19) 3 NP-FM30 Rechargeable Battery Pack (1) (p. 18, 19) 4 Size AA (R6) battery for Remote Commander (2) (p. 264) 5 A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 51, 94...
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... power cord (p. 24) Use the battery pack when using your camcorder. After the cassette compartment goes down completely, close the lid. Open the DC IN jack cover. Quick Start Guide - See the page in the direction of the arrow and open the lid. 2 Push the center of your camcorder outdoors (p. 18). AC Adaptor...
... power cord (p. 24) Use the battery pack when using your camcorder. After the cassette compartment goes down completely, close the lid. Open the DC IN jack cover. Quick Start Guide - See the page in the direction of the arrow and open the lid. 2 Push the center of your camcorder outdoors (p. 18). AC Adaptor...
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... button. PLAY CR 1 Set the POWER switch to record the date and time for a picture, set up your camcorder by the viewfinder, the LCD panel, or the battery pack. * Modes on the POWER switch vary depending on models (p. 16). 11 Your camcorder starts recording. If you purchase your eye against this part when the...
... button. PLAY CR 1 Set the POWER switch to record the date and time for a picture, set up your camcorder by the viewfinder, the LCD panel, or the battery pack. * Modes on the POWER switch vary depending on models (p. 16). 11 Your camcorder starts recording. If you purchase your eye against this part when the...
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...supplied) Inserting a "Memory Stick" (p. 127) Insert a "Memory Stick" in parentheses "( )" for more information. Connecting the power cord (p. 24) Use the battery pack when using your camcorder. Quick Start Guide - Recording on a "Memory Stick" Quick Start Guide This chapter introduces you to the basic features to record on a "Memory Stick" of...slot as far as it can go with its v mark facing up. Power cord Connect the plug with the b mark facing the LCD panel as illustrated. "Memory Stick" slot b mark When ejecting the "Memory Stick," press the "Memory Stick" once lightly. 12
...supplied) Inserting a "Memory Stick" (p. 127) Insert a "Memory Stick" in parentheses "( )" for more information. Connecting the power cord (p. 24) Use the battery pack when using your camcorder. Quick Start Guide - Recording on a "Memory Stick" Quick Start Guide This chapter introduces you to the basic features to record on a "Memory Stick" of...slot as far as it can go with its v mark facing up. Power cord Connect the plug with the b mark facing the LCD panel as illustrated. "Memory Stick" slot b mark When ejecting the "Memory Stick," press the "Memory Stick" once lightly. 12
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PHOTO PHOTO 2 Set the POWER switch to select the desired image. Make sure that the LOCK switch is not set up your camcorder by the viewfinder, the LCD panel or the battery pack. 13 to MEMORY while pressing the small green button. LOCK switch V POWER OFF(CHG) CAM CR ME 4 Press PHOTO lightly. 5 Press...
PHOTO PHOTO 2 Set the POWER switch to select the desired image. Make sure that the LOCK switch is not set up your camcorder by the viewfinder, the LCD panel or the battery pack. 13 to MEMORY while pressing the small green button. LOCK switch V POWER OFF(CHG) CAM CR ME 4 Press PHOTO lightly. 5 Press...
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BATT (battery) release lever If you install the large-capacity battery pack If you install the NP-FM70/QM71/QM71D/FM90/FM91/QM91/QM91D battery pack on your camcorder, extend the viewfinder. 18 Step 1 Preparing the power supply Installing the battery pack (1) Lift up the viewfinder. (2) Slide the battery pack down until it clicks. 1 2 To remove the battery pack (1) Lift up the viewfinder. (2) Slide the battery pack out in the direction of the arrow while pressing the BATT (battery) release lever down.
BATT (battery) release lever If you install the large-capacity battery pack If you install the NP-FM70/QM71/QM71D/FM90/FM91/QM91/QM91D battery pack on your camcorder, extend the viewfinder. 18 Step 1 Preparing the power supply Installing the battery pack (1) Lift up the viewfinder. (2) Slide the battery pack down until it clicks. 1 2 To remove the battery pack (1) Lift up the viewfinder. (2) Slide the battery pack out in the direction of the arrow while pressing the BATT (battery) release lever down.
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Your camcorder operates only with the plug's v mark facing up when charging begins. BATT INFO 4 V POWER CR OFF(CHG) CAM ME ERMAORY 1 2 19 The charge lamp lights ... POWER switch to the DC IN jack with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (M series). See page 242 for your camcorder to OFF (CHG). Getting Started Step 1 Preparing the power supply Charging the battery pack Use the battery pack after charging it for details of "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack. (1) Open the DC IN jack cover and connect the...
Your camcorder operates only with the plug's v mark facing up when charging begins. BATT INFO 4 V POWER CR OFF(CHG) CAM ME ERMAORY 1 2 19 The charge lamp lights ... POWER switch to the DC IN jack with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (M series). See page 242 for your camcorder to OFF (CHG). Getting Started Step 1 Preparing the power supply Charging the battery pack Use the battery pack after charging it for details of "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack. (1) Open the DC IN jack cover and connect the...
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...LCD panel while pressing OPEN, then press BATT INFO. is fully charged, the battery charge level indicator shows 100% and the charge lamp goes out. Note Prevent metallic objects from the wall outlet as soon as percentage and recordable time with the metal parts on your camcorder. The numeric value displayed in the BATTERY... INFO Refer to cut off the power. The BATTERY INFO is not installed properly. - When you keep pressing BATT INFO, the BATTERY INFO is displayed as possible to the value...
...LCD panel while pressing OPEN, then press BATT INFO. is fully charged, the battery charge level indicator shows 100% and the charge lamp goes out. Note Prevent metallic objects from the wall outlet as soon as percentage and recordable time with the metal parts on your camcorder. The numeric value displayed in the BATTERY... INFO Refer to cut off the power. The BATTERY INFO is not installed properly. - When you keep pressing BATT INFO, the BATTERY INFO is displayed as possible to the value...
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... power supply If the power goes off although the remaining battery time indicator indicates that the battery pack has enough power to charge an empty battery pack at 25°C (77°F). Your camcorder operates only with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (M series). What is a lithium ion battery pack that the indication is extremely high or low...
... power supply If the power goes off although the remaining battery time indicator indicates that the battery pack has enough power to charge an empty battery pack at 25°C (77°F). Your camcorder operates only with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (M series). What is a lithium ion battery pack that the indication is extremely high or low...
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...NP-QM71/QM71D 415 205 NP-FM90 540 270 NP-FM91/QM91/QM91D 625 310 Recording with the LCD screen Continuous Typical* 80 40 130 70 270 145 315 165 410 215 475 250 Battery pack Recording with the viewfinder Continuous Typical* NP-FM30 (supplied) 115 55 NP-FM50 185 90 ...NP-QM71/QM71D 445 220 NP-FM90 580 285 NP-FM91/QM91/QM91D 670 330 Recording with the LCD screen Continuous Typical* 85 40 140 70 295 145 340 165 450 220 520 255 Battery pack Recording with the viewfinder Continuous Typical* NP-FM30 (supplied) 165 80 NP-FM50 265 130 NP...
...NP-QM71/QM71D 415 205 NP-FM90 540 270 NP-FM91/QM91/QM91D 625 310 Recording with the LCD screen Continuous Typical* 80 40 130 70 270 145 315 165 410 215 475 250 Battery pack Recording with the viewfinder Continuous Typical* NP-FM30 (supplied) 115 55 NP-FM50 185 90 ...NP-QM71/QM71D 445 220 NP-FM90 580 285 NP-FM91/QM91/QM91D 670 330 Recording with the LCD screen Continuous Typical* 85 40 140 70 295 145 340 165 450 220 520 255 Battery pack Recording with the viewfinder Continuous Typical* NP-FM30 (supplied) 165 80 NP-FM50 265 130 NP...
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... (supplied) NP-FM50 NP-FM70 NP-QM71/QM71D NP-FM90 NP-FM91/QM91/QM91D Playing on the LCD screen 80 135 285 335 435 505 Playing with the LCD closed 120 195 400 465 600 695 Battery pack NP-FM30 (supplied) NP-FM50 NP-FM70 NP-QM71/QM71D NP-FM90 NP-FM91/QM91.../QM91D Playing on the LCD screen 90 150 310 365 475 550 Playing with the LCD closed 130 210 430 505 655 755 Battery pack NP-FM30 (supplied) NP-FM50 NP-FM70 NP-QM71/QM71D NP-FM90 NP-FM91/QM91...
... (supplied) NP-FM50 NP-FM70 NP-QM71/QM71D NP-FM90 NP-FM91/QM91/QM91D Playing on the LCD screen 80 135 285 335 435 505 Playing with the LCD closed 120 195 400 465 600 695 Battery pack NP-FM30 (supplied) NP-FM50 NP-FM70 NP-QM71/QM71D NP-FM90 NP-FM91/QM91.../QM91D Playing on the LCD screen 90 150 310 365 475 550 Playing with the LCD closed 130 210 430 505 655 755 Battery pack NP-FM30 (supplied) NP-FM50 NP-FM70 NP-QM71/QM71D NP-FM90 NP-FM91/QM91...
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...the power cord to the AC Adaptor. (3) Connect the power cord to a wall outlet. 1 2, 3 24 system. The battery life will be shorter if you use your camcorder for tapes recorded in the Digital8 The playing time of between 10°C to 30°C (50°F to a wall outlet When you use your... camcorder in other countries For details, see page 246. Connecting to 86°F). Step 1 Preparing the ...
...the power cord to the AC Adaptor. (3) Connect the power cord to a wall outlet. 1 2, 3 24 system. The battery life will be shorter if you use your camcorder for tapes recorded in the Digital8 The playing time of between 10°C to 30°C (50°F to a wall outlet When you use your... camcorder in other countries For details, see page 246. Connecting to 86°F). Step 1 Preparing the ...
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Using a car battery Use Sony Car Battery Adaptor (optional). Notes •The AC Adaptor can supply power even if the battery pack is attached to the operating instructions of the Car Battery Adaptor for further information. 25 Refer to your camcorder. •The DC IN jack has "source priority." While using the AC Adaptor, if any power...
Using a car battery Use Sony Car Battery Adaptor (optional). Notes •The AC Adaptor can supply power even if the battery pack is attached to the operating instructions of the Car Battery Adaptor for further information. 25 Refer to your camcorder. •The DC IN jack has "source priority." While using the AC Adaptor, if any power...
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Set the date and time after charging the built-in rechargeable battery will be displayed each time when you set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY unless you set the date and time settings.* If you use your camcorder for about three months, the date and time settings may be cleared from... memory (bars may appear) because the built-in battery fully. The clock starts. (6) Press MENU to select the desired year, then press the...
Set the date and time after charging the built-in rechargeable battery will be displayed each time when you set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY unless you set the date and time settings.* If you use your camcorder for about three months, the date and time settings may be cleared from... memory (bars may appear) because the built-in battery fully. The clock starts. (6) Press MENU to select the desired year, then press the...
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... switch to 0:00:00 Press COUNTER RESET (p. 259). Basics Recording a picture Note on your camcorder, we recommend that you change the battery pack, set to prevent battery and tape wear. The LOCK switch is to save battery power and to the left as you do not eject the cassette even if you slide... LP mode on the LOCK switch When you turn off . To set the POWER switch to CAMERA again. In the LP mode, you leave your camcorder in the menu settings (p. 219). To resume the standby mode, set the counter to OFF (CHG). Recording - If you can no longer be distorted. *1) 1.5...
... switch to 0:00:00 Press COUNTER RESET (p. 259). Basics Recording a picture Note on your camcorder, we recommend that you change the battery pack, set to prevent battery and tape wear. The LOCK switch is to save battery power and to the left as you do not eject the cassette even if you slide... LP mode on the LOCK switch When you turn off . To set the POWER switch to CAMERA again. In the LP mode, you leave your camcorder in the menu settings (p. 219). To resume the standby mode, set the counter to OFF (CHG). Recording - If you can no longer be distorted. *1) 1.5...
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Note When using your camcorder Remove the battery pack from the initial opening position). 180° 90° When closing the LCD panel, set it vertically until it clicks, and swing it into the camcorder body. The LCD panel moves about 90 degrees to the viewfinder side and about 180 degrees to the lens side (from...
Note When using your camcorder Remove the battery pack from the initial opening position). 180° 90° When closing the LCD panel, set it vertically until it clicks, and swing it into the camcorder body. The LCD panel moves about 90 degrees to the viewfinder side and about 180 degrees to the lens side (from...
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...settings disappear. Basics Recording a picture Adjusting the brightness of the LCD screen (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA, VCR/PLAYER or MEMORY.* (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the brightness of the backlight. MENU 2 LCD SET LCD BR I G HT LCD B.L. in the menu settings, then press the dial (p. 216...). (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select LCD BRIGHT in in the menu settings when using the battery pack (p. 216). •Even if you adjust the LCD screen backlight, the recorded picture will not be affected. * Modes on the POWER switch ...
...settings disappear. Basics Recording a picture Adjusting the brightness of the LCD screen (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA, VCR/PLAYER or MEMORY.* (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the brightness of the backlight. MENU 2 LCD SET LCD BR I G HT LCD B.L. in the menu settings, then press the dial (p. 216...). (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select LCD BRIGHT in in the menu settings when using the battery pack (p. 216). •Even if you adjust the LCD screen backlight, the recorded picture will not be affected. * Modes on the POWER switch ...