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... Identifying parts and controls 256 Index 267 8 Table of contents Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings 210 Troubleshooting Types of trouble and how to correct trouble...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 Corporation. •Windows and Windows...
... Identifying parts and controls 256 Index 267 8 Table of contents Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings 210 Troubleshooting Types of trouble and how to correct trouble...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 Corporation. •Windows and Windows...
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... of the cassette back and insert the cassette properly with its v mark facing up . 3 Close the cassette compartment by pressing on a tape of your camcorder outdoors (p. 18). After the cassette compartment goes down completely, close the lid. Recording on a tape This chapter introduces you to the basic features to record... (supplied) Inserting a cassette (p. 28) 1 Slide OPEN/ EJECT in parentheses "( )" for more information. Quick Start Guide 10 Power cord Connect the plug with the cassette window facing up . Connecting the power cord (p. 24) Use the battery pack when using your...
... of the cassette back and insert the cassette properly with its v mark facing up . 3 Close the cassette compartment by pressing on a tape of your camcorder outdoors (p. 18). After the cassette compartment goes down completely, close the lid. Recording on a tape This chapter introduces you to the basic features to record... (supplied) Inserting a cassette (p. 28) 1 Slide OPEN/ EJECT in parentheses "( )" for more information. Quick Start Guide 10 Power cord Connect the plug with the cassette window facing up . Connecting the power cord (p. 24) Use the battery pack when using your...
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... direct sunlight [b]. •Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors. Keep your camcorder become wet may cause your camcorder exposed to direct sunlight for effective use. Doing so might cause your camcorder to malfunction. Letting your camcorder become wet. Exposing the LCD screen, the finder or the lens to temperatures above 60°...
... direct sunlight [b]. •Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors. Keep your camcorder become wet may cause your camcorder exposed to direct sunlight for effective use. Doing so might cause your camcorder to malfunction. Letting your camcorder become wet. Exposing the LCD screen, the finder or the lens to temperatures above 60°...
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... cassette Follow the procedure above, and take out the cassette in the direction of the cassette back and insert the cassette properly with the cassette window facing up and opens. (3) Push the center of the arrow and open the lid. The cassette compartment automatically lifts up . (4) Close the cassette compartment by...
... cassette Follow the procedure above, and take out the cassette in the direction of the cassette back and insert the cassette properly with the cassette window facing up and opens. (3) Push the center of the arrow and open the lid. The cassette compartment automatically lifts up . (4) Close the cassette compartment by...
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... sunsets, general night views, fireworks displays and neon signs. (LANDSCAPE) This mode is for when you record distant subjects such as mountains and prevents your camcorder from focusing on glass or metal mesh in windows when you record a subject behind glass or a screen. 68
... sunsets, general night views, fireworks displays and neon signs. (LANDSCAPE) This mode is for when you record distant subjects such as mountains and prevents your camcorder from focusing on glass or metal mesh in windows when you record a subject behind glass or a screen. 68
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...CAMERA or MEMORY mode.* LIGHT Advanced Recording Operations Built-in light To turn the POWER switch to touch the lighting section, because the plastic window and surrounding surfaces are hot while the light is turned off the built-in light turns on. If you turn off . The recommended ...distance between the subject and camcorder is about 1.5 m (5 feet). In CAMERA or MEMORY mode, press LIGHT repeatedly until no indicator indicator The built-in light Press LIGHT repeatedly until...
...CAMERA or MEMORY mode.* LIGHT Advanced Recording Operations Built-in light To turn the POWER switch to touch the lighting section, because the plastic window and surrounding surfaces are hot while the light is turned off the built-in light turns on. If you turn off . The recommended ...distance between the subject and camcorder is about 1.5 m (5 feet). In CAMERA or MEMORY mode, press LIGHT repeatedly until no indicator indicator The built-in light Press LIGHT repeatedly until...
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...on a "Memory Stick" by your computer. Notes on image data compatibility •Image data files recorded on the display of your camcorder. "Memory Stick" Operations - You can easily play back the images recorded using the USB cable for Camera File System universal standard ...established by the JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). Moving picture MOV00001: Mov00001.mpg: This file name appears on Windows OS or Macintosh OS is not guaranteed to be compatible with other equipment 126 "Memory Stick" formatted on computer A "Memory Stick...
...on a "Memory Stick" by your computer. Notes on image data compatibility •Image data files recorded on the display of your camcorder. "Memory Stick" Operations - You can easily play back the images recorded using the USB cable for Camera File System universal standard ...established by the JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). Moving picture MOV00001: Mov00001.mpg: This file name appears on Windows OS or Macintosh OS is not guaranteed to be compatible with other equipment 126 "Memory Stick" formatted on computer A "Memory Stick...
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... it is necessary to install the USB driver correctly. If you connect the camcorder to the computer first, you can be found on a tape or live from your camcorder OS: Microsoft Windows 98SE, Windows Me, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP Home Edition or Windows XP Professional. The USB driver can read still images. However, operation is not...
... it is necessary to install the USB driver correctly. If you connect the camcorder to the computer first, you can be found on a tape or live from your camcorder OS: Microsoft Windows 98SE, Windows Me, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP Home Edition or Windows XP Professional. The USB driver can read still images. However, operation is not...
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... be provided as standard. Standard installation is required. Connecting your camcorder to your computer using a hub. •Some equipment may not operate depending on the type of USB equipment that is used simultaneously. •Operations are not guaranteed for the Windows environment if you connect two or more USB equipment to play...
... be provided as standard. Standard installation is required. Connecting your camcorder to your computer using a hub. •Some equipment may not operate depending on the type of USB equipment that is used simultaneously. •Operations are not guaranteed for the Windows environment if you connect two or more USB equipment to play...
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...Images on Your Computer Connecting your camcorder to your computer using the USB cable Installing the USB driver Start the following operation without connecting the USB cable to "USB Driver" and click. This starts USB driver installation. If you are using Windows XP, log in the CD...Making the computer recognize the camcorder." Carry out installation again following the instructions on the screen. If you connect the USB cable before USB driver installation is complete, the USB driver will not be properly registered. Note If you are using Windows 2000, log in with ...
...Images on Your Computer Connecting your camcorder to your computer using the USB cable Installing the USB driver Start the following operation without connecting the USB cable to "USB Driver" and click. This starts USB driver installation. If you are using Windows XP, log in the CD...Making the computer recognize the camcorder." Carry out installation again following the instructions on the screen. If you connect the USB cable before USB driver installation is complete, the USB driver will not be properly registered. Note If you are using Windows 2000, log in with ...
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... (5) Select the language for installation. (6) Follow the on-screen messages. Connecting your camcorder to your computer using Windows XP, log in with permission of computer administrators. (1) Turn on your computer and allow Windows to load. (2) Insert the supplied CD-ROM in with permission of your computer. ...If you are using Windows 2000, log in the CD-ROM drive of ...
... (5) Select the language for installation. (6) Follow the on-screen messages. Connecting your camcorder to your computer using Windows XP, log in with permission of computer administrators. (1) Turn on your computer and allow Windows to load. (2) Insert the supplied CD-ROM in with permission of your computer. ...If you are using Windows 2000, log in the CD-ROM drive of ...
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...installation after installing ImageMixer. If you are using Windows 2000, log in with permission of computer administrators. (1) Turn on your computer and allow Windows to load. (2) Insert the supplied CD-ROM... software starts up and the "Choose Setup Language" screen appears. (5) Select the language for Sony" is an application that can be transferred from the Memory Mix album to a "Memory Stick... on the screen. Viewing Images on Your Computer Connecting your camcorder to your computer using the USB cable Installing ImageMixer "ImageMixer Ver.1.5 for installation. (6) Follow the ...
...installation after installing ImageMixer. If you are using Windows 2000, log in with permission of computer administrators. (1) Turn on your computer and allow Windows to load. (2) Insert the supplied CD-ROM... software starts up and the "Choose Setup Language" screen appears. (5) Select the language for Sony" is an application that can be transferred from the Memory Mix album to a "Memory Stick... on the screen. Viewing Images on Your Computer Connecting your camcorder to your computer using the USB cable Installing ImageMixer "ImageMixer Ver.1.5 for installation. (6) Follow the ...
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...your computer using the supplied USB cable. Your computer recognizes your camcorder, and the Windows Add Hardware Wizard starts. (4) Follow the on a tape or live from your computer using the USB cable Making the computer recognize the camcorder Viewing pictures recorded on -screen messages so that the Add ...to VCR. (2) Select USB STREAM in to ON in the menu settings (p. 221). (3) Connect the (USB) jack on your camcorder to the USB connector on your camcorder (1) Connect the AC Adaptor to complete without interrupting it. (USB) jack Push into the end USB connector USB cable (supplied) ...
...your computer using the supplied USB cable. Your computer recognizes your camcorder, and the Windows Add Hardware Wizard starts. (4) Follow the on a tape or live from your computer using the USB cable Making the computer recognize the camcorder Viewing pictures recorded on -screen messages so that the Add ...to VCR. (2) Select USB STREAM in to ON in the menu settings (p. 221). (3) Connect the (USB) jack on your camcorder to the USB connector on your camcorder (1) Connect the AC Adaptor to complete without interrupting it. (USB) jack Push into the end USB connector USB cable (supplied) ...
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... to correctly install the USB driver. Viewing images recorded on a tape or live from your camcorder Step 1: Uninstall the incorrect USB driver 1 Turn on your computer and allow Windows to load. 2 Connect the AC Adaptor, and set the POWER switch to VCR. 3 ... the "Device Manager" button. Windows 98SE/Windows Me: Select "My Computer" t "Control Panel" t "System," and click "Device Manager." 194 Perform the following procedure to classic view" instead. Connecting your camcorder to your computer using the supplied USB cable. 4 Open your camcorder before installation of the USB driver...
... to correctly install the USB driver. Viewing images recorded on a tape or live from your camcorder Step 1: Uninstall the incorrect USB driver 1 Turn on your computer and allow Windows to load. 2 Connect the AC Adaptor, and set the POWER switch to VCR. 3 ... the "Device Manager" button. Windows 98SE/Windows Me: Select "My Computer" t "Control Panel" t "System," and click "Device Manager." 194 Perform the following procedure to classic view" instead. Connecting your camcorder to your computer using the supplied USB cable. 4 Open your camcorder before installation of the USB driver...
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Windows 98SE Windows Me Viewing Images on Your Computer Windows 2000 Windows XP 195 Connecting your camcorder to your computer using the USB cable 5 Select and delete the underlined devices.
Windows 98SE Windows Me Viewing Images on Your Computer Windows 2000 Windows XP 195 Connecting your camcorder to your computer using the USB cable 5 Select and delete the underlined devices.
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... (CHG) on your camcorder, and then disconnect the USB cable. 8 Restart your computer. Other OS: Select "My Computer" t "Control Panel" t "System," and click "Device Manager." 6 Select "Other devices." mark and delete. Ex: (?)Sony Handycam 7 Turn the POWER switch to classic view" instead. Windows XP: Select "Start... AC Adaptor, and set the POWER switch to MEMORY. 4 Connect the (USB) jack on your camcorder to OFF (CHG) on your camcorder, and then disconnect the USB cable. 7 Restart your computer. Windows 2000: Select "My Computer" t "Control Panel" t "System" t "Hardware" tab, and click...
... (CHG) on your camcorder, and then disconnect the USB cable. 8 Restart your computer. Other OS: Select "My Computer" t "Control Panel" t "System," and click "Device Manager." 6 Select "Other devices." mark and delete. Ex: (?)Sony Handycam 7 Turn the POWER switch to classic view" instead. Windows XP: Select "Start... AC Adaptor, and set the POWER switch to MEMORY. 4 Connect the (USB) jack on your camcorder to OFF (CHG) on your camcorder, and then disconnect the USB cable. 7 Restart your computer. Windows 2000: Select "My Computer" t "Control Panel" t "System" t "Hardware" tab, and click...
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..." t "ImageMixer" t "ImageMixer Ver.1.5 for Sony" startup screen appears on your computer (p. 189, 191). Viewing pictures recorded on a tape (1) Turn on your computer and allow Windows to load. (2) Connect the AC Adaptor, and insert a tape into your computer - Viewing pictures recorded on a tape or live from your camcorder on your camcorder. (3) Set the POWER switch...
..." t "ImageMixer" t "ImageMixer Ver.1.5 for Sony" startup screen appears on your computer (p. 189, 191). Viewing pictures recorded on a tape (1) Turn on your computer and allow Windows to load. (2) Connect the AC Adaptor, and insert a tape into your computer - Viewing pictures recorded on a tape or live from your camcorder on your camcorder. (3) Set the POWER switch...
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USB Streaming (6) Select . Viewing pictures recorded on a tape or live from your camcorder on your computer - Monitor window (7) Connect the USB connector on your computer to the (USB) jack on your camcorder using the supplied USB cable. (USB) jack Push into the end USB connector USB cable (supplied) 198
USB Streaming (6) Select . Viewing pictures recorded on a tape or live from your camcorder on your computer - Monitor window (7) Connect the USB connector on your computer to the (USB) jack on your camcorder using the supplied USB cable. (USB) jack Push into the end USB connector USB cable (supplied) 198
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...Select USB STREAM in to ON in the monitor windows on pages 197 and 198. Viewing pictures recorded on a tape or live from your camcorder (1) Follow the steps (1), (2) on Your Computer (1) Select . (2) Looking at the monitor window, move the cursor to and click it at the...to start playback. The still image on your computer. Captured images are displayed in the monitor window on the screen. You can control video operations with the buttons on your camcorder appears in the thumbnail list window. 199 USB Streaming (8) Press N to (7) on your computer - The picture from your ...
...Select USB STREAM in to ON in the monitor windows on pages 197 and 198. Viewing pictures recorded on a tape or live from your camcorder (1) Follow the steps (1), (2) on Your Computer (1) Select . (2) Looking at the monitor window, move the cursor to and click it at the...to start playback. The still image on your computer. Captured images are displayed in the monitor window on the screen. You can control video operations with the buttons on your camcorder appears in the thumbnail list window. 199 USB Streaming (8) Press N to (7) on your computer - The picture from your ...
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... control buttons (1) Select . (2) Look at the monitor window and click on at the last scene you want to capture. Notes •When you view images on your computer - Viewing pictures recorded on a tape or live from your camcorder on your computer with the cracking noise. - This is inserted. ...•Indicators on the screen do not appear on images that are not displayed correctly due to . (3) Look at the monitor window and click on at the first scene of the...
... control buttons (1) Select . (2) Look at the monitor window and click on at the last scene you want to capture. Notes •When you view images on your computer - Viewing pictures recorded on a tape or live from your camcorder on your computer with the cracking noise. - This is inserted. ...•Indicators on the screen do not appear on images that are not displayed correctly due to . (3) Look at the monitor window and click on at the first scene of the...