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.... Removing the AC Adaptor (while charging using the AC Adaptor) • Be sure to the camcorder. If you cannot record/play back maybe stopped. Notes on using the Hard Disk Drive Handycam Save all your recorded image data • In the case of your image data being damaged,...may cause malfunctions. - They may not delete data from the shock by dropping, the camcorder has the drop sensor function (p.60). Note on disposal/transfer • If you perform [HDD FORMAT] (p.59) or formatting the camcorder, you save it is more than 3,000 meters (9,800 feet). In case of this,...
.... Removing the AC Adaptor (while charging using the AC Adaptor) • Be sure to the camcorder. If you cannot record/play back maybe stopped. Notes on using the Hard Disk Drive Handycam Save all your recorded image data • In the case of your image data being damaged,...may cause malfunctions. - They may not delete data from the shock by dropping, the camcorder has the drop sensor function (p.60). Note on disposal/transfer • If you perform [HDD FORMAT] (p.59) or formatting the camcorder, you save it is more than 3,000 meters (9,800 feet). In case of this,...
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...Using the Setup items 48 Setup items 50 CAMERA SET 52 Settings to adjust your camcorder to the recording conditions (EXPOSURE/WHITE BAL./STEADYSHOT, etc.) STILL SET 56 Settings for the hard disk (HDD FORMAT/HDD INFO, etc.) STANDARD SET 61 Settings while recording or other basic settings (REC MODE.../LCD/VF SET/USB SPEED, etc.) 10 EFFECT, etc.) HDD SET 59 Settings for still images (BURST/QUALITY/IMAGE SIZE, etc.) ...
...Using the Setup items 48 Setup items 50 CAMERA SET 52 Settings to adjust your camcorder to the recording conditions (EXPOSURE/WHITE BAL./STEADYSHOT, etc.) STILL SET 56 Settings for the hard disk (HDD FORMAT/HDD INFO, etc.) STANDARD SET 61 Settings while recording or other basic settings (REC MODE.../LCD/VF SET/USB SPEED, etc.) 10 EFFECT, etc.) HDD SET 59 Settings for still images (BURST/QUALITY/IMAGE SIZE, etc.) ...
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...computer ("Computer Application Guide"). • Dubbing on the internal hard disk. Using your Hard Disk Drive Handycam Images are recorded on VCR/DVD devices (p.71). If you delete the images, you can record new...images on the free hard disk space again. It is recommended that has been saved on your camcorder. • If you delete the images, you can record images on the free hard disk ...space again. • Select image and delete it (p.45). • Delete all the images ([HDD FORMAT], p.59). 14 Deleting images Delete the image data that you cannot record new images. When...
...computer ("Computer Application Guide"). • Dubbing on the internal hard disk. Using your Hard Disk Drive Handycam Images are recorded on VCR/DVD devices (p.71). If you delete the images, you can record new...images on the free hard disk space again. It is recommended that has been saved on your camcorder. • If you delete the images, you can record images on the free hard disk ...space again. • Select image and delete it (p.45). • Delete all the images ([HDD FORMAT], p.59). 14 Deleting images Delete the image data that you cannot record new images. When...
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Getting Started Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that item supplied. AC Adaptor (1) (p.16) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FP60 (1) (p.17) Power cord (1) (p.16) CD-ROM "ImageMixer for HDD Camcorder" (1) "Camera Operating Guide" (This manual) (1) "Computer Application Guide" (1) A/V connecting cable (1) (p.42, 71, 73) USB cable (1) (p.75, 77) Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p.41) A button-type lithium battery is already installed. 15 The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that you have following items supplied with your camcorder.
Getting Started Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that item supplied. AC Adaptor (1) (p.16) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FP60 (1) (p.17) Power cord (1) (p.16) CD-ROM "ImageMixer for HDD Camcorder" (1) "Camera Operating Guide" (This manual) (1) "Computer Application Guide" (1) A/V connecting cable (1) (p.42, 71, 73) USB cable (1) (p.75, 77) Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p.41) A button-type lithium battery is already installed. 15 The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that you have following items supplied with your camcorder.
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...even first time users can enjoy easy operation. Easy Handycam - EASY button The settings of your camcorder with just one press of the EASY button. EASY Touch SETUP 60min EASY LANGUAGE BEEP STBY CLOCK HDD SET FORMAT • Nearly all settings automatic with ...automatic settings Using Easy Handycam operation Easy Handycam operation is not displayed during Easy Handycam operation Touch [SETUP] to 23) before operation. 24 If you set . using your camcorder during Easy Handycam operation. ...
...even first time users can enjoy easy operation. Easy Handycam - EASY button The settings of your camcorder with just one press of the EASY button. EASY Touch SETUP 60min EASY LANGUAGE BEEP STBY CLOCK HDD SET FORMAT • Nearly all settings automatic with ...automatic settings Using Easy Handycam operation Easy Handycam operation is not displayed during Easy Handycam operation Touch [SETUP] to 23) before operation. 24 If you set . using your camcorder during Easy Handycam operation. ...
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...99 Remaining battery (approx.) Recording capacity (approx.) Check the available free hard disk space 6 See [HDD INFO] (p.59). • During recording, the remaining recordable time/ number of the camcorder is connected, it takes precedence over the internal microphone. 4 Remote sensor Point the Remote Commander (p.41... when the remaining capacity for date and time. (Setup items customized on the screen to extend the indication to operate your camcorder. 4 Recording lamp The recording lamp lights up in 4ch microphone When an external microphone (optional) is running low. qd Speaker...
...99 Remaining battery (approx.) Recording capacity (approx.) Check the available free hard disk space 6 See [HDD INFO] (p.59). • During recording, the remaining recordable time/ number of the camcorder is connected, it takes precedence over the internal microphone. 4 Remote sensor Point the Remote Commander (p.41... when the remaining capacity for date and time. (Setup items customized on the screen to extend the indication to operate your camcorder. 4 Recording lamp The recording lamp lights up in 4ch microphone When an external microphone (optional) is running low. qd Speaker...
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... screen (p.38). • You can check the free hard disk space of hard disk, perform [HDD FORMAT] (p.59). To delete all the recordable space of the camcorder on the hard disk of the camcorder from the Playlist. OK • Press and hold : PREVIEW END 1 Slide the POWER switch to...P-MENU 2 Select the (Movie) tab or the (Still) tab that is listed in a Playlist (p.67), it . • If you touch [EDIT] during Easy Handycam operation, only [DELETE], [DELETE ALL] and [DELETE DATE] appears (p.28). To delete the images, cancel the protection (p.70). • Important data should be saved ...
... screen (p.38). • You can check the free hard disk space of hard disk, perform [HDD FORMAT] (p.59). To delete all the recordable space of the camcorder on the hard disk of the camcorder from the Playlist. OK • Press and hold : PREVIEW END 1 Slide the POWER switch to...P-MENU 2 Select the (Movie) tab or the (Still) tab that is listed in a Playlist (p.67), it . • If you touch [EDIT] during Easy Handycam operation, only [DELETE], [DELETE ALL] and [DELETE DATE] appears (p.28). To delete the images, cancel the protection (p.70). • Important data should be saved ...
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The following settings are made automatically during Easy Handycam operation (p.24). z - OFF FINE z PICT. OFF OFF OFF - - AUTO SHUTTER SPOT FOCUS ... - - z z - APPLI. (p.57) FADER D. z - - z z z z z - - Setup items Available setup items (z) vary depending on the operating mode. ON HDD SET (p.59) HDD FORMAT HDD INFO DROP SENSOR EMPTY HDD z z z z z z z - z - - z - z - - - - Position of lamp: Movie Still PLAY/EDIT Easy Handycam CAMERA SET (p.52) PROGRAM AE SPOT METER EXPOSURE WHITE BAL. z - - z - -
The following settings are made automatically during Easy Handycam operation (p.24). z - OFF FINE z PICT. OFF OFF OFF - - AUTO SHUTTER SPOT FOCUS ... - - z z - APPLI. (p.57) FADER D. z - - z z z z z - - Setup items Available setup items (z) vary depending on the operating mode. ON HDD SET (p.59) HDD FORMAT HDD INFO DROP SENSOR EMPTY HDD z z z z z z z - z - - z - z - - - - Position of lamp: Movie Still PLAY/EDIT Easy Handycam CAMERA SET (p.52) PROGRAM AE SPOT METER EXPOSURE WHITE BAL. z - - z - -
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... can delete all the images on the hard disk of the camcorder to recover recordable free space to allow you to check approximate used space is activated, do not remove the AC Adaptor or the battery pack. • While [HDD FORMAT] is not displayed as those described below. - Continued ..., 59 Using the Setup items HDD By connecting the USB cable between the camcorder and a computer, you can be displayed to allow you to write in. •...
... can delete all the images on the hard disk of the camcorder to recover recordable free space to allow you to check approximate used space is activated, do not remove the AC Adaptor or the battery pack. • While [HDD FORMAT] is not displayed as those described below. - Continued ..., 59 Using the Setup items HDD By connecting the USB cable between the camcorder and a computer, you can be displayed to allow you to write in. •...
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...play back the images to protect the internal hard disk. • Set the drop sensor to [ON] (default setting) when you use the camcorder for [EMPTY HDD] is automatically set to activate the dropsensor. • [DROP SENSOR] is approximately 30 minutes. • Remove all the images are also deleted...; If you do not apply any original data. Do not remove the AC Adaptor during the operation, perform [HDD FORMAT] or [EMPTY HDD] when you dispose or transfer the camcorder to turn on the set up items. • The actual performing time for the next time. • Protected images (p....
...play back the images to protect the internal hard disk. • Set the drop sensor to [ON] (default setting) when you use the camcorder for [EMPTY HDD] is automatically set to activate the dropsensor. • [DROP SENSOR] is approximately 30 minutes. • Remove all the images are also deleted...; If you do not apply any original data. Do not remove the AC Adaptor during the operation, perform [HDD FORMAT] or [EMPTY HDD] when you dispose or transfer the camcorder to turn on the set up items. • The actual performing time for the next time. • Protected images (p....
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HDD SET STANDARD SET TIME / LANGU. SETUP SUR MONITR EXPOSURE SPOT FOCUS FADER SPOT METER END 2 Touch the setup item that you want to add more. 1 ...
HDD SET STANDARD SET TIME / LANGU. SETUP SUR MONITR EXPOSURE SPOT FOCUS FADER SPOT METER END 2 Touch the setup item that you want to add more. 1 ...
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If you may not record movies/still images. Turn off your camcorder and leave it for the movie. Delete images (p.45) or perform [HDD FORMAT] (p.59). • While activating [DROP SENSOR] (p.60), you still cannot operate the camcorder, move it for about one for a while. EFFECT] - [ ... [AUTO] or [REDEYE REDUC] in [PROGRAM AE] - [EXPOSURE] - [SPOT METER] • The power of the camcorder. Or perform [HDD FORMAT] (p.59). • The temperature of the camcorder is recording the image you record a still image. • Set [BEEP] to a warmer place. • Moisture condensation ...
If you may not record movies/still images. Turn off your camcorder and leave it for the movie. Delete images (p.45) or perform [HDD FORMAT] (p.59). • While activating [DROP SENSOR] (p.60), you still cannot operate the camcorder, move it for about one for a while. EFFECT] - [ ... [AUTO] or [REDEYE REDUC] in [PROGRAM AE] - [EXPOSURE] - [SPOT METER] • The power of the camcorder. Or perform [HDD FORMAT] (p.59). • The temperature of the camcorder is recording the image you record a still image. • Set [BEEP] to a warmer place. • Moisture condensation ...
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Turn off your camcorder and leave it for a while. Perform [HDD FORMAT] (p.59). Adjusting the image during Easy Handycam operation. Cancel Easy Handycam operation (p.27). If you set to [AUTO] (p.54). • The recording conditions are not suitable for auto focus. There is a time difference between the point ...
Turn off your camcorder and leave it for a while. Perform [HDD FORMAT] (p.59). Adjusting the image during Easy Handycam operation. Cancel Easy Handycam operation (p.27). If you set to [AUTO] (p.54). • The recording conditions are not suitable for auto focus. There is a time difference between the point ...
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...An error occurred during reading or writing the hard disk of the camcorder. Movie scene number is not sufficient, so camera-shake easily occurs. Cannot record movies. • Delete unnecessary images (p.45) or perform [HDD FORMAT]. Still pic folder full. However, you may be recorded ...you to some limitations of the hard disk of the camcorder. Cannot record stills. • Delete unnecessary images (p.45) or perform [HDD FORMAT]. Please format. • The hard disk of the camcorder is low. (p.16, 95) Old Battery. Performing [HDD FORMAT] (p.59) may enable you may be recorded...
...An error occurred during reading or writing the hard disk of the camcorder. Movie scene number is not sufficient, so camera-shake easily occurs. Cannot record movies. • Delete unnecessary images (p.45) or perform [HDD FORMAT]. Still pic folder full. However, you may be recorded ...you to some limitations of the hard disk of the camcorder. Cannot record stills. • Delete unnecessary images (p.45) or perform [HDD FORMAT]. Please format. • The hard disk of the camcorder is low. (p.16, 95) Old Battery. Performing [HDD FORMAT] (p.59) may enable you may be recorded...
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... of the files is created to store new movie files. When the file numbers exceeds 9,999, another folder is ".MPG". When the capacity of the camcorder using the supplied computer application. It may not be played back. • Operation is ".JPG". The file numbers go up : [100PNV01] t [101PNV01] 3... files is not guaranteed, if you perform the above operation without using the computer. Do not delete the image files on the camcorder directly from the computer when you set [USB SELECT] to [ HDD] (p.58) on the hard disk of a file exceeds 2GB, the file becomes divided.
... of the files is created to store new movie files. When the file numbers exceeds 9,999, another folder is ".MPG". When the capacity of the camcorder using the supplied computer application. It may not be played back. • Operation is ".JPG". The file numbers go up : [100PNV01] t [101PNV01] 3... files is not guaranteed, if you perform the above operation without using the computer. Do not delete the image files on the camcorder directly from the computer when you set [USB SELECT] to [ HDD] (p.58) on the hard disk of a file exceeds 2GB, the file becomes divided.
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...-ion Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. 100 On trademarks • "Handycam" and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "InfoLITHIUM" is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • "MemoryStick Duo" is a trademark of Pixela Corporation. • Dolby ... parts Mass (Approx.) 170 g (6 oz) excluding the power cord * See at the label of AC Adaptor for HDD Camcorder" is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • "ImageMixer for other product names mentioned herein may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. ...
...-ion Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. 100 On trademarks • "Handycam" and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "InfoLITHIUM" is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • "MemoryStick Duo" is a trademark of Pixela Corporation. • Dolby ... parts Mass (Approx.) 170 g (6 oz) excluding the power cord * See at the label of AC Adaptor for HDD Camcorder" is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • "ImageMixer for other product names mentioned herein may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. ...
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...The extension of a movie file recorded on your file name, see an extension on the camcorder is narrow. You may not save your favorite selected original movies. Hard Disk Drive Handycam records still images in MPEG2 format. Resolution is only counted as changing playback order. x ... another DVD device or computer. x Fragmentation The condition of a file name after ".". Glossary, Index Continued , 101 DVD created by performing [HDD FORMAT] (p.59). Glossary, Index Glossary x 5.1ch surround sound A system that plays back sound on a DVD devices compatible with an additional...
...The extension of a movie file recorded on your file name, see an extension on the camcorder is narrow. You may not save your favorite selected original movies. Hard Disk Drive Handycam records still images in MPEG2 format. Resolution is only counted as changing playback order. x ... another DVD device or computer. x Fragmentation The condition of a file name after ".". Glossary, Index Continued , 101 DVD created by performing [HDD FORMAT] (p.59). Glossary, Index Glossary x 5.1ch surround sound A system that plays back sound on a DVD devices compatible with an additional...
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..., 101 DROP SENSOR 60 DST SET 22, 64 Dubbing 71 DVD BURN 58 D.EFFECT (Digital effect 58, 86 E EASY button 24 Easy Handycam operation .. 24, 49 EMPTY HDD 60 EXP. BRKTG 56 EXPOSURE 53, 85 Extension 94, 101 F FADER 57, 86 File 94 FINE 57 Fireworks 52 Fixing the exposure See... FLASH LEVEL 54 FLASH SET 54 FOCUS 54, 82 Formatting 59, 101 Fragmentation 101 Full charge 17 FULL SPEED 62 H Hard disk 12 HDD 59 HDD FORMAT 59 HDD INFO 59 HDD SET 59 Highland 8 103 Glossary, Index Index Numeric 12IMAGES 63 16:9 (wide 23 4:3 23 5.1ch surround recording ......35 5.1ch surround ...
..., 101 DROP SENSOR 60 DST SET 22, 64 Dubbing 71 DVD BURN 58 D.EFFECT (Digital effect 58, 86 E EASY button 24 Easy Handycam operation .. 24, 49 EMPTY HDD 60 EXP. BRKTG 56 EXPOSURE 53, 85 Extension 94, 101 F FADER 57, 86 File 94 FINE 57 Fireworks 52 Fixing the exposure See... FLASH LEVEL 54 FLASH SET 54 FOCUS 54, 82 Formatting 59, 101 Fragmentation 101 Full charge 17 FULL SPEED 62 H Hard disk 12 HDD 59 HDD FORMAT 59 HDD INFO 59 HDD SET 59 Highland 8 103 Glossary, Index Index Numeric 12IMAGES 63 16:9 (wide 23 4:3 23 5.1ch surround recording ......35 5.1ch surround ...
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... PRINT 59 PICT.APPLI. (Picture Application 57 PICT. Index (continued) Holding the camcorder .........19 HQ 61 I Icon.......See Display indicators Image management files.......94 IMAGE SIZE 57 ImageMixer for HDD Camcorder 15 INDOOR 53 "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 95 Initialize (Reset 37 Insulation sheet 41 ...69 tab 28 PORTRAIT (Soft portrait)... 52 Power cord 16 Power supply 92 POWER switch 16 Pre-installed rechargeable battery 97 Preparation Camcorder 15 Computer See "Computer Application Guide" Previous/next button ...... 29, 31 Previous/Next Date button 32, 46, 70 Print...
... PRINT 59 PICT.APPLI. (Picture Application 57 PICT. Index (continued) Holding the camcorder .........19 HQ 61 I Icon.......See Display indicators Image management files.......94 IMAGE SIZE 57 ImageMixer for HDD Camcorder 15 INDOOR 53 "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 95 Initialize (Reset 37 Insulation sheet 41 ...69 tab 28 PORTRAIT (Soft portrait)... 52 Power cord 16 Power supply 92 POWER switch 16 Pre-installed rechargeable battery 97 Preparation Camcorder 15 Computer See "Computer Application Guide" Previous/next button ...... 29, 31 Previous/Next Date button 32, 46, 70 Print...
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... images 14, 44 Searching for the images by date 32 Self-diagnosis display...........88 SELF-TIMER 55, 86 SEPIA 58 Setup 48 CAMERA SET 52 HDD SET 59 Personal Menu.........48, 65 PICT.APPLI 57 Setup items 50 STANDARD SET .........61 STILL SET 56 TIME/LANGU 64 Using the Setup items...
... images 14, 44 Searching for the images by date 32 Self-diagnosis display...........88 SELF-TIMER 55, 86 SEPIA 58 Setup 48 CAMERA SET 52 HDD SET 59 Personal Menu.........48, 65 PICT.APPLI 57 Setup items 50 STANDARD SET .........61 STILL SET 56 TIME/LANGU 64 Using the Setup items...