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...: To assure continued compliance, follow the attached installation instructions and use only shielded interface cables with Canadian ICES-003. 3 VQT3E42 This Class B digital apparatus complies with ferrite core when connecting to radio communications. This equipment generates, uses, and can be determined by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from that may cause undesired operation. Any changes or modifications not...
...: To assure continued compliance, follow the attached installation instructions and use only shielded interface cables with Canadian ICES-003. 3 VQT3E42 This Class B digital apparatus complies with ferrite core when connecting to radio communications. This equipment generates, uses, and can be determined by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from that may cause undesired operation. Any changes or modifications not...
Owners Manual
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... places. j Turn off the power during recording or playing back. immediately and contact consumer support. (l 124, 125) Once the HDD is being accessed (initialization, recording, playback, deleting etc.). It may produce continuous noise or choppy sound during recording or playback. When using this unit. (l 111) ∫ Handling of built-in memory [SDR-T70] This unit is equipped with loud sounds, such as the "SD card". ≥ Functions that...
... places. j Turn off the power during recording or playing back. immediately and contact consumer support. (l 124, 125) Once the HDD is being accessed (initialization, recording, playback, deleting etc.). It may produce continuous noise or choppy sound during recording or playback. When using this unit. (l 111) ∫ Handling of built-in memory [SDR-T70] This unit is equipped with loud sounds, such as the "SD card". ≥ Functions that...
Owners Manual
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... time 43 Audio recording modes 44 Shooting guide 44 [3] Recording still pictures 45 Picture size 46 Simultaneous recording (recording still pictures while recording motion pictures 46 Approximate number of recordable pictures 46 [4] Recording functions 47 Enhanced optical zoom 47 Digital zoom function 47 Image stabilizer function 48 Recording with the video light [SDR-S71 48 [5] AF/AE tracking 49 Recording (Advanced) [1] Recording functions of operation icons 50 Operation icons 50 [2] Recording functions of menus 54 [3] Manual recording functions...... 58 White balance...
... time 43 Audio recording modes 44 Shooting guide 44 [3] Recording still pictures 45 Picture size 46 Simultaneous recording (recording still pictures while recording motion pictures 46 Approximate number of recordable pictures 46 [4] Recording functions 47 Enhanced optical zoom 47 Digital zoom function 47 Image stabilizer function 48 Recording with the video light [SDR-S71 48 [5] AF/AE tracking 49 Recording (Advanced) [1] Recording functions of operation icons 50 Operation icons 50 [2] Recording functions of menus 54 [3] Manual recording functions...... 58 White balance...
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... with a PC ....... 86 End User License Agreement...... 88 [2] Operating environment 89 Setup [1] Installation 92 [2] Connecting to a PC 94 About the PC display 97 Using with a PC [1] Starting VideoCam Suite 3.5 ..... 98 Reading the operating instructions of the software applications 98 [2] If using Mac 99 Others Indications [1] Indications 100 [2] Messages 103 About recovery 104 Helpful hints [1] Functions that cannot be used simultaneously 105 [2] Troubleshooting 106 Cautions for use 110 Specifications 116 Optional accessories 120...
... with a PC ....... 86 End User License Agreement...... 88 [2] Operating environment 89 Setup [1] Installation 92 [2] Connecting to a PC 94 About the PC display 97 Using with a PC [1] Starting VideoCam Suite 3.5 ..... 98 Reading the operating instructions of the software applications 98 [2] If using Mac 99 Others Indications [1] Indications 100 [2] Messages 103 About recovery 104 Helpful hints [1] Functions that cannot be used simultaneously 105 [2] Troubleshooting 106 Cautions for use 110 Specifications 116 Optional accessories 120...
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... using AC adaptor) Battery model number [Voltage/Capacity (minimum)] Supplied battery/ VW-VBL090 (optional) [3.6 V/895 mAh] VW-VBK180 (optional) [3.6 V/1790 mAh] VW-VBK360 (optional) [3.6 V/3580 mAh] SDR-S70/SDR-S71/SDR-T70 Charging time Maximum continuously recordable time 2 h 20 min 1 h 20 min 2 h 25 min 4 h 20 min 2 h 55 min 6h Actual recordable time 40 min 1 h 30 min 3 h 10 min SDR-H100 Battery model number [Voltage/ Capacity (minimum)] Charging time Recording destination Recording mode Maximum continuously recordable time Actual recordable time Supplied battery...
... using AC adaptor) Battery model number [Voltage/Capacity (minimum)] Supplied battery/ VW-VBL090 (optional) [3.6 V/895 mAh] VW-VBK180 (optional) [3.6 V/1790 mAh] VW-VBK360 (optional) [3.6 V/3580 mAh] SDR-S70/SDR-S71/SDR-T70 Charging time Maximum continuously recordable time 2 h 20 min 1 h 20 min 2 h 25 min 4 h 20 min 2 h 55 min 6h Actual recordable time 40 min 1 h 30 min 3 h 10 min SDR-H100 Battery model number [Voltage/ Capacity (minimum)] Charging time Recording destination Recording mode Maximum continuously recordable time Actual recordable time Supplied battery...
Owners Manual
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... recordable time using the battery will not affect the images actually recorded. ∫ Adjusting the brightness and color level of the joystick to return to the previous screen. 2 Make adjustments ∫ Power LCD This makes it easier to view the LCD monitor in the playback mode. ≥ If you use the AC adaptor, the +1 indication appears and the screen becomes brighter automatically when the power is turned on the LCD monitor. Preparation Setup 7 Adjusting LCD monitor LCD monitor adjustment...
... recordable time using the battery will not affect the images actually recorded. ∫ Adjusting the brightness and color level of the joystick to return to the previous screen. 2 Make adjustments ∫ Power LCD This makes it easier to view the LCD monitor in the playback mode. ≥ If you use the AC adaptor, the +1 indication appears and the screen becomes brighter automatically when the power is turned on the LCD monitor. Preparation Setup 7 Adjusting LCD monitor LCD monitor adjustment...
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Light/Delete button [LIGHT/ ] Each time the button is pressed, the indication changes by one setting in the following order. # / # Setting canceled : Always on. /: Turns on /off in conjunction with the video light [SDR-S71] The video light enables brightening of the unit. ≥ Using the Color night rec function at the same time will make conditions even brighter. ≥ If you turn the image stabilizer off. ≥ Auto video light will turn on /off automatically according to . Image stabilizer...
Light/Delete button [LIGHT/ ] Each time the button is pressed, the indication changes by one setting in the following order. # / # Setting canceled : Always on. /: Turns on /off in conjunction with the video light [SDR-S71] The video light enables brightening of the unit. ≥ Using the Color night rec function at the same time will make conditions even brighter. ≥ If you turn the image stabilizer off. ≥ Auto video light will turn on /off automatically according to . Image stabilizer...
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... used to estimate the balance of Guide line Select the menu. (l 27) [RECORD SETUP] # [GUIDE LINES] # desired setting ∫ Displaying Guide lines at the subject and position it securely. PRE-REC appears on the images actually recorded. ∫ Selecting the type of the composition. ≥ The guide lines do not appear on the screen. ≥ Aim this unit at playback ≥ Change the mode to . [VIDEO SETUP] # [GUIDE LINES] # desired setting...
... used to estimate the balance of Guide line Select the menu. (l 27) [RECORD SETUP] # [GUIDE LINES] # desired setting ∫ Displaying Guide lines at the subject and position it securely. PRE-REC appears on the images actually recorded. ∫ Selecting the type of the composition. ≥ The guide lines do not appear on the screen. ≥ Aim this unit at playback ≥ Change the mode to . [VIDEO SETUP] # [GUIDE LINES] # desired setting...
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... frames were missed. ≥ If set in a bright place, the screen may become black (or white). WEB MODE: ≥ You cannot switch to record color images in become washed out for a more effective if you to web mode while recording. j If you press the MENU button. This function allows you record a person closely from the date when the recording actually started. Help mode: ≥ Recording and function settings cannot be performed while in...
... frames were missed. ≥ If set in a bright place, the screen may become black (or white). WEB MODE: ≥ You cannot switch to record color images in become washed out for a more effective if you to web mode while recording. j If you press the MENU button. This function allows you record a person closely from the date when the recording actually started. Help mode: ≥ Recording and function settings cannot be performed while in...
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... Auto Mode is set to on . j If the brightness is pressed while using the timer. ≥ Change the mode to . The 5 display flashes. ≥ (Portrait) j Color and screen brightness may change under indoor lighting. ≥ (Fireworks) j Image may get blurry when a close object is recorded. ≥ (Sports) j During normal playback, the image movement may not look smooth. Select the menu. (l 27) [PICTURE] # [SHTR SOUND] # [OFF]/[ ]/[ ] SCENE MODE: ≥ (Low light/Sunset) j The shutter speed...
... Auto Mode is set to on . j If the brightness is pressed while using the timer. ≥ Change the mode to . The 5 display flashes. ≥ (Portrait) j Color and screen brightness may change under indoor lighting. ≥ (Fireworks) j Image may get blurry when a close object is recorded. ≥ (Sports) j During normal playback, the image movement may not look smooth. Select the menu. (l 27) [PICTURE] # [SHTR SOUND] # [OFF]/[ ]/[ ] SCENE MODE: ≥ (Low light/Sunset) j The shutter speed...
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... opening the lens cover. ≥ When the display flashes, the manual white balance previously adjusted is being set . In this case, use other White balance modes. ≥ When the unit is complete. ≥ If the display continues flashing, the white balance cannot be set . 59 VQT3E42 BACK MNL ≥ Select the optimal mode by confirming the color on the screen when AWB is stored. Whenever recording conditions change, re-set the white balance. ≥ When setting both the white balance...
... opening the lens cover. ≥ When the display flashes, the manual white balance previously adjusted is being set . In this case, use other White balance modes. ≥ When the unit is complete. ≥ If the display continues flashing, the white balance cannot be set . 59 VQT3E42 BACK MNL ≥ Select the optimal mode by confirming the color on the screen when AWB is stored. Whenever recording conditions change, re-set the white balance. ≥ When setting both the white balance...
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... number of prints (DPOF data) onto the SD card. ¬ Change the mode to [PICTURE] (l 67) , and switch play mode selection to [SD CARD]/ 1 Select the menu. (l 27) [PICT. SETUP] # [DPOF SET] # [SET] 2 Select the still picture to be printed with the DPOF settings. Playback Editing 3 DPOF setting You can be printed with a printer that supports DPOF.) ≥ To cancel the setting, set the number of prints to [0]. ≥ To continuously set other still pictures, repeat steps 2-3. ≥ Press the MENU button...
... number of prints (DPOF data) onto the SD card. ¬ Change the mode to [PICTURE] (l 67) , and switch play mode selection to [SD CARD]/ 1 Select the menu. (l 27) [PICT. SETUP] # [DPOF SET] # [SET] 2 Select the still picture to be printed with the DPOF settings. Playback Editing 3 DPOF setting You can be printed with a printer that supports DPOF.) ≥ To cancel the setting, set the number of prints to [0]. ≥ To continuously set other still pictures, repeat steps 2-3. ≥ Press the MENU button...
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... SETUP] # [CANCEL PROTECT] ≥ After successfully releasing [AUTO PROTECT], press the MENU button to close the message screen. Select the menu. (l 27) [DISC SETUP] # [FORMAT DISC] ≥ After formatting is complete, press the MENU button to close the message screen. ∫ Displaying disc information Information such as a PC etc. ∫ Auto protect You can protect (write protect) a DVD-RW disc when copying still pictures. Managing the copied disc ≥ Connect this unit to a DVD burner, use the...
... SETUP] # [CANCEL PROTECT] ≥ After successfully releasing [AUTO PROTECT], press the MENU button to close the message screen. Select the menu. (l 27) [DISC SETUP] # [FORMAT DISC] ≥ After formatting is complete, press the MENU button to close the message screen. ∫ Displaying disc information Information such as a PC etc. ∫ Auto protect You can protect (write protect) a DVD-RW disc when copying still pictures. Managing the copied disc ≥ Connect this unit to a DVD burner, use the...
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...], reconnect the USB cable. ≥ When Windows is used as the PC operating system, a message prompting to format may display when a SDXC card is read. (Please be aware that if a media is formatted, then all modes. ≥ When using the battery, the LCD monitor will be turned off after the software applications are installed. ≥ Remove the supplied CD-ROM from worrying about the battery running down. 2 Turn on the...
...], reconnect the USB cable. ≥ When Windows is used as the PC operating system, a message prompting to format may display when a SDXC card is read. (Please be aware that if a media is formatted, then all modes. ≥ When using the battery, the LCD monitor will be turned off after the software applications are installed. ≥ Remove the supplied CD-ROM from worrying about the battery running down. 2 Turn on the...
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... Auto Mode (l 38) MF Manual focus (l 61) AWB / / / / / White balance (l 59) 1/100 Shutter speed (l 60) OPEN/F2.2 Iris value (l 60) 0dB Gain value (l 60) 5 Scene mode (l 54) +1 / +2 / -1 / A Power LCD (l 35) / Image stabilizer (l 48) AF/AE tracking (l 49) ,, / RELAY REC (l 55)*2 Video light (l 48)*1 Zoom microphone (l 56) WB ADJUST (l 56) Wind noise canceler (l 56) Backlight compensation (l 51) Soft skin mode (l 53) Fade (White), Fade (Black) (l 51) Color night rec function (l 53) Intelligent contrast control...
... Auto Mode (l 38) MF Manual focus (l 61) AWB / / / / / White balance (l 59) 1/100 Shutter speed (l 60) OPEN/F2.2 Iris value (l 60) 0dB Gain value (l 60) 5 Scene mode (l 54) +1 / +2 / -1 / A Power LCD (l 35) / Image stabilizer (l 48) AF/AE tracking (l 49) ,, / RELAY REC (l 55)*2 Video light (l 48)*1 Zoom microphone (l 56) WB ADJUST (l 56) Wind noise canceler (l 56) Backlight compensation (l 51) Soft skin mode (l 53) Fade (White), Fade (Black) (l 51) Color night rec function (l 53) Intelligent contrast control...
Owners Manual
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...), the power turns off automatically if the USB Connection Cable is removed. ≥ This is the sound of the lens moving and is sufficiently charged. (l 20) ≥ In cold places, the battery using time becomes shorter. ≥ The battery has a limited life. The power will no longer be possible to ensure it may not be heard when the unit's power is turned on . Others Helpful hints 2 Troubleshooting Problem This...
...), the power turns off automatically if the USB Connection Cable is removed. ≥ This is the sound of the lens moving and is sufficiently charged. (l 20) ≥ In cold places, the battery using time becomes shorter. ≥ The battery has a limited life. The power will no longer be possible to ensure it may not be heard when the unit's power is turned on . Others Helpful hints 2 Troubleshooting Problem This...
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... Auto Focus Mode, use the Manual Focus Mode to adjust the focus. (l 38, 61) ≥ In a place with loud sounds, the recording may stop to protect the HDD. The remaining time indication or the elapsed time indication is turned on . ≥ If you set the white balance setting to on . Auto focus function does not work. Then about 1 minute and then reconnect the battery or AC adaptor. Using the unit, format the SD card, built-in memory or HDD (l 76) SDR...
... Auto Focus Mode, use the Manual Focus Mode to adjust the focus. (l 38, 61) ≥ In a place with loud sounds, the recording may stop to protect the HDD. The remaining time indication or the elapsed time indication is turned on . ≥ If you set the white balance setting to on . Auto focus function does not work. Then about 1 minute and then reconnect the battery or AC adaptor. Using the unit, format the SD card, built-in memory or HDD (l 76) SDR...
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... an error. Use this unit is displayed. Although this unit to match the aspect ratio of SD card (SD Memory Card/SDHC Memory Card/SDXC Memory Card) that if a media is formatted then all the data recorded on . ≥ Repair is needed if it is erased and cannot be recognized by yourself. 108 VQT3E42 is correctly connected to erase the data. (l 76) Please be deleted. Problem Any scenes/still pictures cannot play back...
... an error. Use this unit is displayed. Although this unit to match the aspect ratio of SD card (SD Memory Card/SDHC Memory Card/SDXC Memory Card) that if a media is formatted then all the data recorded on . ≥ Repair is needed if it is erased and cannot be recognized by yourself. 108 VQT3E42 is correctly connected to erase the data. (l 76) Please be deleted. Problem Any scenes/still pictures cannot play back...
Owners Manual
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...; We recommend that you are still unable to charge, there may damage or erase the data stored on the battery. About SD cards ≥ The memory capacity indicated on for approx. 0.25 second): ≥ The battery is lit, do not: j Remove the SD card j Turn the unit off despite the charging being unfinished, there may take several hours for approx. 2 seconds): ≥ The...
...; We recommend that you are still unable to charge, there may damage or erase the data stored on the battery. About SD cards ≥ The memory capacity indicated on for approx. 0.25 second): ≥ The battery is lit, do not: j Remove the SD card j Turn the unit off despite the charging being unfinished, there may take several hours for approx. 2 seconds): ≥ The...
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... sound 30 Approximate number of recordable pictures 46 Aspect 55 Audio rec 44 Auto focus 39 Auto protect 84 Auto slow shutter 56 Automatic white balance 39 ∫B Backlight compensation 51 Battery 19, 111 Battery capacity indication 22 Built-in memory 7 Built-in memory information display . . . 74 ∫C Card 23 Charging time 21 Color night rec 53 Copy Disc 81 From built-in memory to SD card . . . 75 From HDD to SD card 75 From SD card...
... sound 30 Approximate number of recordable pictures 46 Aspect 55 Audio rec 44 Auto focus 39 Auto protect 84 Auto slow shutter 56 Automatic white balance 39 ∫B Backlight compensation 51 Battery 19, 111 Battery capacity indication 22 Built-in memory 7 Built-in memory information display . . . 74 ∫C Card 23 Charging time 21 Color night rec 53 Copy Disc 81 From built-in memory to SD card . . . 75 From HDD to SD card 75 From SD card...
