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...64257;lms, video tapes, and other materials may be provided, even if recording or playback is manufactured using the camcorder • Do not hold both the DC plug and the Handycam Station and disconnect the AC Adaptor. • Be sure to malfunction. These points are incompatible) (p. 99)....sunlight for using the supplied software (stored on the countries/regions. Read this may cause a malfunction of your camcorder. 4 • When disconnecting the AC Adaptor from the Handycam Station. "First Step Guide" for long periods of such materials may cause malfunctions. • Do not aim...
...64257;lms, video tapes, and other materials may be provided, even if recording or playback is manufactured using the camcorder • Do not hold both the DC plug and the Handycam Station and disconnect the AC Adaptor. • Be sure to malfunction. These points are incompatible) (p. 99)....sunlight for using the supplied software (stored on the countries/regions. Read this may cause a malfunction of your camcorder. 4 • When disconnecting the AC Adaptor from the Handycam Station. "First Step Guide" for long periods of such materials may cause malfunctions. • Do not aim...
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On this manual for illustration purposes are captured using your camcorder if necessary (p. 16). About the Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens, which was developed jointly by Carl Zeiss, in each local language are used in this manual • The images ... the operating procedures. Change the screen language before using a digital still camera, and therefore may appear different. • The on-screen displays in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images.
On this manual for illustration purposes are captured using your camcorder if necessary (p. 16). About the Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens, which was developed jointly by Carl Zeiss, in each local language are used in this manual • The images ... the operating procedures. Change the screen language before using a digital still camera, and therefore may appear different. • The on-screen displays in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images.
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... Contents Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items 9 Step 2: Charging the battery pack 10 Step 3: Turning the power on and holding your camcorder firmly ...........14 Step 4: Adjusting the LCD panel 15 Step 5: Using the touch panel 16 Changing the language setting 16 Checking the ...6: Setting the date and time 17 Step 7: Inserting a tape or a "Memory Stick Duo 18 Recording/Playback Recording/Playback with ease (Easy Handycam 20 Recording 22 Playback 23 Functions used for recording/playback, etc 24 Recording To use zoom To adjust the exposure for backlit subjects To adjust...
... Contents Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items 9 Step 2: Charging the battery pack 10 Step 3: Turning the power on and holding your camcorder firmly ...........14 Step 4: Adjusting the LCD panel 15 Step 5: Using the touch panel 16 Changing the language setting 16 Checking the ...6: Setting the date and time 17 Step 7: Inserting a tape or a "Memory Stick Duo 18 Recording/Playback Recording/Playback with ease (Easy Handycam 20 Recording 22 Playback 23 Functions used for recording/playback, etc 24 Recording To use zoom To adjust the exposure for backlit subjects To adjust...
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... 62 Marking images on a TV 34 Using the Menu Using the menu items 36 Menu items 38 CAMERA SET menu 40 Settings to adjust your camcorder to connect external devices 65 Continued 7 Remote Commander 32 Searching quickly for a desired scene (Zero set memory 32 Searching for a scene by date of...
... 62 Marking images on a TV 34 Using the Menu Using the menu items 36 Menu items 38 CAMERA SET menu 40 Settings to adjust your camcorder to connect external devices 65 Continued 7 Remote Commander 32 Searching quickly for a desired scene (Zero set memory 32 Searching for a scene by date of...
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... a DVD (Direct Access to "Click to DVD 73 Connecting an analog VCR to the computer via your camcorder (Signal convert function 76 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 78 Warning indicators and messages 94 Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad 98 Usable cassette tapes 99 About the "Memory Stick 100 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 102...
... a DVD (Direct Access to "Click to DVD 73 Connecting an analog VCR to the computer via your camcorder (Signal convert function 76 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 78 Warning indicators and messages 94 Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad 98 Usable cassette tapes 99 About the "Memory Stick 100 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 102...
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... adaptor (1) (p. 100) Wrist strap (1) • To attach the Wrist strap Getting Started AC Adaptor (1) (p. 10) Power cord (1) (p. 10) Handycam Station (1) (p. 10) Folding the tip of that you have following items supplied with your camcorder. Rechargeable battery pack NP-FA50 (1) (p. 10, 102) CD-ROM "Picture Package Ver.1.5" (1) (p. 68) Operating Guide (This manual) (1) Wireless...
... adaptor (1) (p. 100) Wrist strap (1) • To attach the Wrist strap Getting Started AC Adaptor (1) (p. 10) Power cord (1) (p. 10) Handycam Station (1) (p. 10) Folding the tip of that you have following items supplied with your camcorder. Rechargeable battery pack NP-FA50 (1) (p. 10, 102) CD-ROM "Picture Package Ver.1.5" (1) (p. 68) Operating Guide (This manual) (1) Wireless...
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... the side with the top of the arrow to the DC IN jack on your camcorder. • Only the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (NPFA50) can charge the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (A series) (p. ...102) after attaching it to your camcorder until it . POWER switch 3 Close the battery cover. With the mark facing up to OFF (.... 6 Connect the power cord to the AC Adaptor and the wall outlet. 10 DC IN jack Handycam DC plug Station Power cord To the wall outlet AC Adaptor 1 Slide the battery cover in the direction ...
... the side with the top of the arrow to the DC IN jack on your camcorder. • Only the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (NPFA50) can charge the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (A series) (p. ...102) after attaching it to your camcorder until it . POWER switch 3 Close the battery cover. With the mark facing up to OFF (.... 6 Connect the power cord to the AC Adaptor and the wall outlet. 10 DC IN jack Handycam DC plug Station Power cord To the wall outlet AC Adaptor 1 Slide the battery cover in the direction ...
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...and charging starts.The CHG (charge) lamp turns off the power, then connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack on the Handycam Station properly aligned as shown in the illustration and gently push down at the point indicated by the arrow to a power source such ...pack will not lose its charge in the illustration. Getting Started 7 Install the camcorder onto the Handycam Station. Open the interface connector cover. Place the camcorder on your camcorder. • You can operate your camcorder connected to fully install. To charge the battery pack using only the AC Adaptor...
...and charging starts.The CHG (charge) lamp turns off the power, then connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack on the Handycam Station properly aligned as shown in the illustration and gently push down at the point indicated by the arrow to a power source such ...pack will not lose its charge in the illustration. Getting Started 7 Install the camcorder onto the Handycam Station. Open the interface connector cover. Place the camcorder on your camcorder. • You can operate your camcorder connected to fully install. To charge the battery pack using only the AC Adaptor...
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... 12 To remove the battery pack Turn off and then press the RELEASE button and remove the camcorder from the Handycam Station. Open the battery cover and slide the battery out with your camcorder off the power. Battery pack LCD panel opened* NP-FA50 (supplied) 105 * When the ...(min.) required when you repeat recording start/stop, turning the power on . Step 2: Charging the battery pack (continued) To remove your camcorder from the Handycam Station Turn the power of your finger at the point indicated by the circle in the illustration. RELEASE button ...
... 12 To remove the battery pack Turn off and then press the RELEASE button and remove the camcorder from the Handycam Station. Open the battery cover and slide the battery out with your camcorder off the power. Battery pack LCD panel opened* NP-FA50 (supplied) 105 * When the ...(min.) required when you repeat recording start/stop, turning the power on . Step 2: Charging the battery pack (continued) To remove your camcorder from the Handycam Station Turn the power of your finger at the point indicated by the circle in the illustration. RELEASE button ...
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... Getting Started • The power will not be shorter depending on the conditions under which you use your camcorder in a narrow space, such as between a wall and furniture. • Do not short-circuit the DC... plug of the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with the camcorder at 25 °C (77 °F). (10 to 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F) is recommended... as long as the AC Adaptor is connected to the DC IN jack of your camcorder or the Handycam Station, even when the power cord is still supplied to it while connected to the wall ...
... Getting Started • The power will not be shorter depending on the conditions under which you use your camcorder in a narrow space, such as between a wall and furniture. • Do not short-circuit the DC... plug of the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with the camcorder at 25 °C (77 °F). (10 to 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F) is recommended... as long as the AC Adaptor is connected to the DC IN jack of your camcorder or the Handycam Station, even when the power cord is still supplied to it while connected to the wall ...
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...POWER switch 1 Slide the POWER switch repeatedly in the direction of purchase, the power will be set to turn off automatically if you leave your camcorder firmly To record or play or edit pictures. • When you slide the POWER switch from OFF (CHG) to CAMERA-TAPE or...the POWER switch is set to OFF, slide it for the first time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears (p. 17). 2 Hold the camcorder correctly. Step 3: Turning the power on and holding your camcorder without any operation attempted for approximately 5 minutes, to save battery power. ([A.SHUT OFF], p. 53).
...POWER switch 1 Slide the POWER switch repeatedly in the direction of purchase, the power will be set to turn off automatically if you leave your camcorder firmly To record or play or edit pictures. • When you slide the POWER switch from OFF (CHG) to CAMERA-TAPE or...the POWER switch is set to OFF, slide it for the first time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears (p. 17). 2 Hold the camcorder correctly. Step 3: Turning the power on and holding your camcorder without any operation attempted for approximately 5 minutes, to save battery power. ([A.SHUT OFF], p. 53).
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... it to the best angle to record or play (). 180 degrees (max.) 90 degrees (max.) 2 Getting Started 1 DISP/BATT INFO 90 Degrees to the camcorder • Do not press the buttons on the LCD backlight, press and hold DISP/BATT INFO for a few seconds until disappears. • See [LCD BRIGHT..., you want to adjust the brightness of the LCD screen. 15 This setting is convenient during playback operations. This is practical when you use your camcorder in bright conditions or where you can close the LCD panel with the LCD screen facing out.
... it to the best angle to record or play (). 180 degrees (max.) 90 degrees (max.) 2 Getting Started 1 DISP/BATT INFO 90 Degrees to the camcorder • Do not press the buttons on the LCD backlight, press and hold DISP/BATT INFO for a few seconds until disappears. • See [LCD BRIGHT..., you want to adjust the brightness of the LCD screen. 15 This setting is convenient during playback operations. This is practical when you use your camcorder in bright conditions or where you can close the LCD panel with the LCD screen facing out.
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CLOCK SET -:--:-- If you do not set the date and time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears every time you turn on your camcorder for the first time. LANGUAGE PROGRAM AE OK 3 Select [CLOCK SET] with / , then touch . 60min -:--:-- The clock starts. 17 POWER switch ... ROTATE A.SHUT OFF CLOCK SET WORLD --:--:-- In that case, charge the rechargeable battery and then set it to step 4 when you do not use your camcorder or change the POWER switch position. • If you set the clock for the first time. 1 Touch [MENU]. 60min -:--:-- For ...
CLOCK SET -:--:-- If you do not set the date and time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears every time you turn on your camcorder for the first time. LANGUAGE PROGRAM AE OK 3 Select [CLOCK SET] with / , then touch . 60min -:--:-- The clock starts. 17 POWER switch ... ROTATE A.SHUT OFF CLOCK SET WORLD --:--:-- In that case, charge the rechargeable battery and then set it to step 4 when you do not use your camcorder or change the POWER switch position. • If you set the clock for the first time. 1 Touch [MENU]. 60min -:--:-- For ...
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Getting Started To eject a "Memory Stick Duo" Lightly push the "Memory Stick Duo" in once. • When the access lamp is lit or flashing, your camcorder, turn the power off, eject the "Memory Stick Duo," or remove the battery pack. Do not shake or knock your camcorder is reading/writing data. Otherwise, image data may be damaged. 19
Getting Started To eject a "Memory Stick Duo" Lightly push the "Memory Stick Duo" in once. • When the access lamp is lit or flashing, your camcorder, turn the power off, eject the "Memory Stick Duo," or remove the battery pack. Do not shake or knock your camcorder is reading/writing data. Otherwise, image data may be damaged. 19
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... To record in .) for wide angle and about 80 cm (about 13/32 in mirror mode Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (), then rotate it further for the selected subject (Flexible spot meter) ...... See [SPOT METER] on page 41. To cancel the back ...light function, press BACK LIGHT again. 24 • A mirror-image of view: (Wide angle) Close view: (Telephoto) • The minimum distance required between your camcorder and the subject to get a sharp focus is about 1 cm (about 2 5/8 feet) for telephoto. • You can set [DIGITAL ZOOM] if you want to...
... To record in .) for wide angle and about 80 cm (about 13/32 in mirror mode Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (), then rotate it further for the selected subject (Flexible spot meter) ...... See [SPOT METER] on page 41. To cancel the back ...light function, press BACK LIGHT again. 24 • A mirror-image of view: (Wide angle) Close view: (Telephoto) • The minimum distance required between your camcorder and the subject to get a sharp focus is about 1 cm (about 2 5/8 feet) for telephoto. • You can set [DIGITAL ZOOM] if you want to...
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Using multiple files for an extended period of time, connect your camcorder to [ON]. - To cancel, touch [END]. Setting [REPEAT] to a wall outlet using the supplied AC Adaptor. • To protect the LCD screen, we recommend: - FANCY ... to [ON] ( )*, SLIDE SHOW PLUS repeats. CLOCK DISP When set to magnify within the displayed frame. Adjust the magnification with the camcorder mounted on the Handycam Station or not (p. 10).
Using multiple files for an extended period of time, connect your camcorder to [ON]. - To cancel, touch [END]. Setting [REPEAT] to a wall outlet using the supplied AC Adaptor. • To protect the LCD screen, we recommend: - FANCY ... to [ON] ( )*, SLIDE SHOW PLUS repeats. CLOCK DISP When set to magnify within the displayed frame. Adjust the magnification with the camcorder mounted on the Handycam Station or not (p. 10).
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... all the settings, including the setting of the date and time. (Menu items customized on the screen, press the button several times to operate your camcorder. Internal stereo microphone When an external microphone is connected, the audio input from the external microphone takes precedence over others. qa qs Recording/playback...
... all the settings, including the setting of the date and time. (Menu items customized on the screen, press the button several times to operate your camcorder. Internal stereo microphone When an external microphone is connected, the audio input from the external microphone takes precedence over others. qa qs Recording/playback...
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Recording/Playback ( ) is not used for playback. ql w; The number of recorded pictures in the camcorder, (STOP) changes to either the previous or the next folder. Image delete button (62) Tape playback select button (23) Previous/Next image ...
Recording/Playback ( ) is not used for playback. ql w; The number of recorded pictures in the camcorder, (STOP) changes to either the previous or the next folder. Image delete button (62) Tape playback select button (23) Previous/Next image ...
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...work once you eject the cassette after you have recorded on the tape. • You can also select [END SEARCH] from the menu. Then, your camcorder is not played back during the search. 1 Touch . 60min STBY 0:00:00 EDIT 2 Touch and hold (to go backward)/ (to go forward) ... screen. Touch 60min . When the PLAY/EDIT lamp lights up . Searching manually (EDIT SEARCH) You can view about 5 seconds, and the camcorder enters the standby mode at the point where you stopped the tape. Recording/Playback Searching for the starting point Make sure that the CAMERA-TAPE...
...work once you eject the cassette after you have recorded on the tape. • You can also select [END SEARCH] from the menu. Then, your camcorder is not played back during the search. 1 Touch . 60min STBY 0:00:00 EDIT 2 Touch and hold (to go backward)/ (to go forward) ... screen. Touch 60min . When the PLAY/EDIT lamp lights up . Searching manually (EDIT SEARCH) You can view about 5 seconds, and the camcorder enters the standby mode at the point where you stopped the tape. Recording/Playback Searching for the starting point Make sure that the CAMERA-TAPE...
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...) DISPLAY (p. 16) Memory control buttons (Index*, -/+, Memory playback) (p. 23) * These buttons do not work during Easy Handycam operation. 32 • Aim the Remote Commander towards the remote sensor to operate your camcorder (p. 26). • To change the battery, see page 107. The tape counter is reset to "0:00:00" and...
...) DISPLAY (p. 16) Memory control buttons (Index*, -/+, Memory playback) (p. 23) * These buttons do not work during Easy Handycam operation. 32 • Aim the Remote Commander towards the remote sensor to operate your camcorder (p. 26). • To change the battery, see page 107. The tape counter is reset to "0:00:00" and...