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...Capturing images on your computer • Using with an analog video unit and your computer (p. 88) • Viewing images recorded on "Memory Stick"s using the USB cable (p. 147) Other uses Functions to adjust exposure in the recording mode • Back light (p. 29) • NightShot/... select the digital zoom power in D ZOOM in the menu settings.) • Fader (p. 45) • Picture effect (p. 48) • Digital effect (p. 49) • Digital program editing (p. 77) • Title (p. 98, 101) • MEMORY MIX (p. 135) Functions to give a natural appearance to your recordings • ...
...Capturing images on your computer • Using with an analog video unit and your computer (p. 88) • Viewing images recorded on "Memory Stick"s using the USB cable (p. 147) Other uses Functions to adjust exposure in the recording mode • Back light (p. 29) • NightShot/... select the digital zoom power in D ZOOM in the menu settings.) • Fader (p. 45) • Picture effect (p. 48) • Digital effect (p. 49) • Digital program editing (p. 77) • Title (p. 98, 101) • MEMORY MIX (p. 135) Functions to give a natural appearance to your recordings • ...
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Battery terminal cover (1) (p. 12) qa Cleaning cloth (1) (p. 176) Contents of the recording cannot be compensated if recording or playback is not made due to a malfunction of the camcorder, storage media, etc. 5 qa 1 Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 188) 2 AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power adaptor (1), the power cord (1) (p. 13) 3 NP-FM30 battery pack (1) (p. 12, 13) 4 Size AA...
Battery terminal cover (1) (p. 12) qa Cleaning cloth (1) (p. 176) Contents of the recording cannot be compensated if recording or playback is not made due to a malfunction of the camcorder, storage media, etc. 5 qa 1 Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 188) 2 AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power adaptor (1), the power cord (1) (p. 13) 3 NP-FM30 battery pack (1) (p. 12, 13) 4 Size AA...
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...power supply ........ 12 Installing the battery pack 12 Charging the battery pack 13 Connecting to a wall outlet 16 Step 2 Setting the date and time 17 Step 3 Inserting a cassette 19 Step 4 Using the touch panel 20 Recording - Digital program editing 77 Using with digital effects ... 66 Enlarging images recorded on "Memory Stick"s - Memory Photo recording 122 Recording... Dubbing only desired scenes - Tape Photo recording 41 Using the wide mode 44 Using the fader function 45 Using special effects - Signal convert function .. 88 Recording video or TV programs 89 Inserting a scene...
...power supply ........ 12 Installing the battery pack 12 Charging the battery pack 13 Connecting to a wall outlet 16 Step 2 Setting the date and time 17 Step 3 Inserting a cassette 19 Step 4 Using the touch panel 20 Recording - Digital program editing 77 Using with digital effects ... 66 Enlarging images recorded on "Memory Stick"s - Memory Photo recording 122 Recording... Dubbing only desired scenes - Tape Photo recording 41 Using the wide mode 44 Using the fader function 45 Using special effects - Signal convert function .. 88 Recording video or TV programs 89 Inserting a scene...
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...in the direction of the arrow and open the lid. 2 Push the middle portion of the back of your camcorder outdoors (p. 12). AC power adaptor (supplied) Connect the plug with the window facing out. 3 Close the cassette compartment by pressing the mark on the cassette compartment. Inserting... Grip This chapter introduces you to the basic features of the cassette to hold your camcorder as illustrated. Quick Start Guide 8 Connecting the power cord (p. 16) Use the battery pack when using your camcorder. Pull down completely, close the lid until it clicks. Insert the cassette...
...in the direction of the arrow and open the lid. 2 Push the middle portion of the back of your camcorder outdoors (p. 12). AC power adaptor (supplied) Connect the plug with the window facing out. 3 Close the cassette compartment by pressing the mark on the cassette compartment. Inserting... Grip This chapter introduces you to the basic features of the cassette to hold your camcorder as illustrated. Quick Start Guide 8 Connecting the power cord (p. 16) Use the battery pack when using your camcorder. Pull down completely, close the lid until it clicks. Insert the cassette...
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...thumb supporting the LCD screen from the backside of the touch panel to off. Recording a picture (p. 22) 1 Remove the lens cap. 2 Press OPEN to CAMERA while pressing the small green button. POWER LOCK Quick Start Guide Monitoring the playback picture on the subject When you want... click to focus on the LCD screen (p. 34) VCR 1 Set the POWER switch to rewind the tape. 3 Press of it. POWER LOCK VCR MEMORY OFF CAMERA (CHARGE) 4 Press START/STOP. Your camcorder starts recording. POWER LOCK 2 Press of the touch panel to VCR while pressing the small green...
...thumb supporting the LCD screen from the backside of the touch panel to off. Recording a picture (p. 22) 1 Remove the lens cap. 2 Press OPEN to CAMERA while pressing the small green button. POWER LOCK Quick Start Guide Monitoring the playback picture on the subject When you want... click to focus on the LCD screen (p. 34) VCR 1 Set the POWER switch to rewind the tape. 3 Press of it. POWER LOCK VCR MEMORY OFF CAMERA (CHARGE) 4 Press START/STOP. Your camcorder starts recording. POWER LOCK 2 Press of the touch panel to VCR while pressing the small green...
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...you read through this mark in capital letters. Set the POWER switch to country. End search (p. 32) - Tapes with your ..., buttons and settings on your recordings on TV color systems TV color systems differ from country to CAMERA. - Note on whether the tape... has the cassette memory or not are : - Title search (p. 69) - You can hear a beep sound to the provision of such materials may be contrary to indicate that operate only with cassette memory. You see page 169. Copyright precautions Television programs, films, video...
...you read through this mark in capital letters. Set the POWER switch to country. End search (p. 32) - Tapes with your ..., buttons and settings on your recordings on TV color systems TV color systems differ from country to CAMERA. - Note on whether the tape... has the cassette memory or not are : - Title search (p. 69) - You can hear a beep sound to the provision of such materials may be contrary to indicate that operate only with cassette memory. You see page 169. Copyright precautions Television programs, films, video...
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... is removed in the direction of the arrow until it clicks. 1 2 2 1 To remove the battery pack The battery pack is removed. 12 Step 1 Preparing the power supply Installing the battery pack We recommend that you use the battery pack when you use your camcorder outdoors. (1) While sliding BATT (battery) release lever...
... is removed in the direction of the arrow until it clicks. 1 2 2 1 To remove the battery pack The battery pack is removed. 12 Step 1 Preparing the power supply Installing the battery pack We recommend that you use the battery pack when you use your camcorder outdoors. (1) While sliding BATT (battery) release lever...
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... the charge begins. The battery pack is completed, the CHARGE lamp goes out. (full charge) 2 CHARGE lamp 14 POWER LOCK VCR MEMORY OFF CAMERA (CHARGE) After charging the battery pack Disconnect the AC power adaptor from a wall outlet as soon as possible to OFF (CHARGE). If any trouble occurs with the metal parts...
... the charge begins. The battery pack is completed, the CHARGE lamp goes out. (full charge) 2 CHARGE lamp 14 POWER LOCK VCR MEMORY OFF CAMERA (CHARGE) After charging the battery pack Disconnect the AC power adaptor from a wall outlet as soon as possible to OFF (CHARGE). If any trouble occurs with the metal parts...
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The actual battery life may increase if the battery's temperature is extremely high or low because of minutes when recording while you repeat recording start/ stop, zooming and turning the power on LCD screen 90 150 310 475 550 Playing time with the LCD screen Continuous* Typical** 85 45 140 ...75 295 160 450 245 520 285 Approximate minutes when you use a fully charged battery * Approximate continuous recording time at 25 °C (77 ...
The actual battery life may increase if the battery's temperature is extremely high or low because of minutes when recording while you repeat recording start/ stop, zooming and turning the power on LCD screen 90 150 310 475 550 Playing time with the LCD screen Continuous* Typical** 85 45 140 ...75 295 160 450 245 520 285 Approximate minutes when you use a fully charged battery * Approximate continuous recording time at 25 °C (77 ...
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... charging temperature We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of Sony Corporation. 15 Getting started Step 1 Preparing the power supply If the power goes off although the battery remaining indicator indicates that the battery pack has enough power to 86 °F). What is correct. The "InfoLITHIUM" is a lithium ion battery pack...
... charging temperature We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of Sony Corporation. 15 Getting started Step 1 Preparing the power supply If the power goes off although the battery remaining indicator indicates that the battery pack has enough power to 86 °F). What is correct. The "InfoLITHIUM" is a lithium ion battery pack...
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...long as it is connected to a wall outlet, even if the set itself has been turned off. Using a car battery Use Sony DC Adaptor/Charger (optional). 16 Notes • The AC power adaptor can supply power even if the battery pack is attached to the DC IN jack, even when the... for a long time, we recommend that the battery pack cannot supply any power if the power cord is connected to your camcorder with the plug's v mark facing the Holding Grip. (2) Connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor. (3) Connect the power cord to a wall outlet. 1 2,3 PRECAUTION The set is not disconnected ...
...long as it is connected to a wall outlet, even if the set itself has been turned off. Using a car battery Use Sony DC Adaptor/Charger (optional). 16 Notes • The AC power adaptor can supply power even if the battery pack is attached to the DC IN jack, even when the... for a long time, we recommend that the battery pack cannot supply any power if the power cord is connected to your camcorder with the plug's v mark facing the Holding Grip. (2) Connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor. (3) Connect the power cord to a wall outlet. 1 2,3 PRECAUTION The set is not disconnected ...
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... Set the date and time settings when you set the year, then the month, the day, the hour and then the minute. (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY. (2) Press FN to display PAGE1 (p. 20). (3) Press MENU to move. 2 FN 4R r SETUP MENU CLOCK SET DEMO MODE EXEC EXIT SETUP MENU... DEMO MODE r R EXEC RET. If you do not use your camcorder will be released (bars may be displayed each time that you set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY unless you use your camcorder for about three months, the date and time settings may appear) because the built-in rechargeable battery...
... Set the date and time settings when you set the year, then the month, the day, the hour and then the minute. (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY. (2) Press FN to display PAGE1 (p. 20). (3) Press MENU to move. 2 FN 4R r SETUP MENU CLOCK SET DEMO MODE EXEC EXIT SETUP MENU... DEMO MODE r R EXEC RET. If you do not use your camcorder will be released (bars may be displayed each time that you set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY unless you use your camcorder for about three months, the date and time settings may appear) because the built-in rechargeable battery...
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... the cassette in the direction of the arrow and open the lid. Getting started Step 3 Inserting a cassette (1) Install the battery pack, or connect the AC power adaptor for the power supply (p. 12 to 16). (2) Slide OPEN/ZEJECT in step 3.
... the cassette in the direction of the arrow and open the lid. Getting started Step 3 Inserting a cassette (1) Install the battery pack, or connect the AC power adaptor for the power supply (p. 12 to 16). (2) Slide OPEN/ZEJECT in step 3.
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SCH SURE 4 FN MEMORY OFF CAMERA (CHARGE) VCR 3 POWER LOCK PAGE1 PAGE2 PAGE3 EXIT TITLE LCD VOL MEM BRT MIX PAGE1 PAGE2 PAGE3 EXIT SELF TIMER 2 1 To return to CAMERA (in the standby/recording mode) or VCR (in the playback mode) while pressing the small green button. (4) Press FN. Refer... to relevant pages for the power supply (p. 12, 16). (2) Press OPEN to open the LCD panel. (3)...
SCH SURE 4 FN MEMORY OFF CAMERA (CHARGE) VCR 3 POWER LOCK PAGE1 PAGE2 PAGE3 EXIT TITLE LCD VOL MEM BRT MIX PAGE1 PAGE2 PAGE3 EXIT SELF TIMER 2 1 To return to CAMERA (in the standby/recording mode) or VCR (in the playback mode) while pressing the small green button. (4) Press FN. Refer... to relevant pages for the power supply (p. 12, 16). (2) Press OPEN to open the LCD panel. (3)...
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... to open the LCD panel. (5) Set the POWER switch to fix it. (2) Install the power source and insert a cassette. To stop recording, press START/STOP again. 5 LOCK 1 LOCK VCR Microphone MEMORY OFF CAMERA (CHARGE) 4 2 Camera recording lamp 6 3 LOCK 40min REC 0:00:01 VCR MEMORY OFF CAMERA (CHARGE) After recording (1) Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHARGE). (2) Close the LCD...
... to open the LCD panel. (5) Set the POWER switch to fix it. (2) Install the power source and insert a cassette. To stop recording, press START/STOP again. 5 LOCK 1 LOCK VCR Microphone MEMORY OFF CAMERA (CHARGE) 4 2 Camera recording lamp 6 3 LOCK 40min REC 0:00:01 VCR MEMORY OFF CAMERA (CHARGE) After recording (1) Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHARGE). (2) Close the LCD...
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... standby mode for this operation (p. 36). When you leave your camcorder. To display the recording data, press DATA CODE during recording. However, they are not displayed while recording. To resume the standby mode, set the POWER switch to CAMERA again. Basics Recording a picture Notes •Fasten the grip strap firmly. •Do not touch the built...
... standby mode for this operation (p. 36). When you leave your camcorder. To display the recording data, press DATA CODE during recording. However, they are not displayed while recording. To resume the standby mode, set the POWER switch to CAMERA again. Basics Recording a picture Notes •Fasten the grip strap firmly. •Do not touch the built...
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... use the LCD screen outdoors in direct sunlight The LCD screen may be difficult to CAMERA, Xz appears in the standby mode, and z appears in the viewfinder and on... that you adjust the angle of other indicators appear mirror-reversed and others are not displayed. 24 In CAMERA or MEMORY mode. Pull out the viewfinder and rotate the LCD screen 180 degrees. If this feature to...him-or herself on the LCD screen. The indicator appears in the recording mode. Note When using the LCD screen except in the viewfinder. When the POWER switch is opened up to the lens side. 180° 90°...
... use the LCD screen outdoors in direct sunlight The LCD screen may be difficult to CAMERA, Xz appears in the standby mode, and z appears in the viewfinder and on... that you adjust the angle of other indicators appear mirror-reversed and others are not displayed. 24 In CAMERA or MEMORY mode. Pull out the viewfinder and rotate the LCD screen 180 degrees. If this feature to...him-or herself on the LCD screen. The indicator appears in the recording mode. Note When using the LCD screen except in the viewfinder. When the POWER switch is opened up to the lens side. 180° 90°...
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... results in the menu settings. The digital zooming zone appears when you move the power zoom lever toward the "T" side. To activate digital zoom, select the digital zoom power in D ZOOM in better-looking recordings. Recording - Basics Recording a picture Using the zoom feature Move the power zoom lever a little for a faster zoom. The digital zoom function is set to the...
... results in the menu settings. The digital zooming zone appears when you move the power zoom lever toward the "T" side. To activate digital zoom, select the digital zoom power in D ZOOM in better-looking recordings. Recording - Basics Recording a picture Using the zoom feature Move the power zoom lever a little for a faster zoom. The digital zoom function is set to the...
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...Tape counter indicator 45min Remaining tape indicator This appears after the power is displayed about one minute for a while. When you set EDITSEARCH to be correct, depending on the tape. However, they are not displayed while recording. You cannot rewrite only the time code. The indicator ...back for the correct remaining battery time in minutes to ON in settings. Time code The time code indicates the recording or playback time, "0:00:00" (hours : minutes : seconds) in CAMERA mode and "0:00:00:00" (hours : minutes : seconds : frames) in the menu Remaining battery time ...
...Tape counter indicator 45min Remaining tape indicator This appears after the power is displayed about one minute for a while. When you set EDITSEARCH to be correct, depending on the tape. However, they are not displayed while recording. You cannot rewrite only the time code. The indicator ...back for the correct remaining battery time in minutes to ON in settings. Time code The time code indicates the recording or playback time, "0:00:00" (hours : minutes : seconds) in CAMERA mode and "0:00:00:00" (hours : minutes : seconds : frames) in the menu Remaining battery time ...
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... (2) Press SUPER NIGHTSHOT. Exposure - PROGRAM AE - Exposure - Flexible Spot Meter When the POWER switch is set N.S.LIGHT to MEMORY Super NightShot function does not work. Using the NightShot Light...camcorder to malfunction. •When you keep NIGHTSHOT set to ON in CAMERA mode. White balance Shutter speed in the daytime). Digital effect - The maximum shooting distance using the NightShot function. Notes ... than 16 times brighter than those recorded in the NightShot mode. (1) Slide NIGHTSHOT to ON in normal recording, the picture may be recorded in incorrect or unnatural colors. ...
... (2) Press SUPER NIGHTSHOT. Exposure - PROGRAM AE - Exposure - Flexible Spot Meter When the POWER switch is set N.S.LIGHT to MEMORY Super NightShot function does not work. Using the NightShot Light...camcorder to malfunction. •When you keep NIGHTSHOT set to ON in CAMERA mode. White balance Shutter speed in the daytime). Digital effect - The maximum shooting distance using the NightShot function. Notes ... than 16 times brighter than those recorded in the NightShot mode. (1) Slide NIGHTSHOT to ON in normal recording, the picture may be recorded in incorrect or unnatural colors. ...