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...; To protect the internal hard disk from that interference will damage the terminal and may result in a malfunction of your camcorder. special handling may not be possible. Do not use Supplied items The numbers in ( ) are the supplied quantity. AC Adaptor (1) Power cord (Mains lead) (1) Handycam Station (1) ...
...; To protect the internal hard disk from that interference will damage the terminal and may result in a malfunction of your camcorder. special handling may not be possible. Do not use Supplied items The numbers in ( ) are the supplied quantity. AC Adaptor (1) Power cord (Mains lead) (1) Handycam Station (1) ...
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...PRO Duo" in any problems. Compensation for a long time, fragmentation of the camcorder, recording media, etc. TV color systems differ depending on the country/region. Doing so may damage the hard disk drive of "Memory Stick" you need an NTSC system-based TV. Television programs,... recording Before starting to record, test the recording function to record or play . Also, you use . To view your camcorder. If you repeat recording/deleting images for failure or loss of such materials may be saved or recorded. Do not ...
...PRO Duo" in any problems. Compensation for a long time, fragmentation of the camcorder, recording media, etc. TV color systems differ depending on the country/region. Doing so may damage the hard disk drive of "Memory Stick" you need an NTSC system-based TV. Television programs,... recording Before starting to record, test the recording function to record or play . Also, you use . To view your camcorder. If you repeat recording/deleting images for failure or loss of such materials may be saved or recorded. Do not ...
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... to format the hard disk of the camcorder using your camcorder if necessary (p. 10). IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 2 Read this Operating Guide, the hard disk and "Memory Stick PRO Duo" are called "media." The screenshots are used for illustrating the operating procedures. Note on the operating system of the computer. * Refer also to "Handycam Handbook" (PDF...
... to format the hard disk of the camcorder using your camcorder if necessary (p. 10). IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 2 Read this Operating Guide, the hard disk and "Memory Stick PRO Duo" are called "media." The screenshots are used for illustrating the operating procedures. Note on the operating system of the computer. * Refer also to "Handycam Handbook" (PDF...
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Remove the camcorder from the Handycam Station. Slide the BATT (battery) release lever and remove the battery pack. BATT (battery) release lever 3 Turn the POWER switch in the direction of the ... is fully charged. To remove the battery pack Turn the POWER switch to the AC Adaptor and the wall outlet (wall socket). 5 Set the camcorder onto the Handycam Station securely. The /CHG (charge) lamp lights up . 2 Connect the power cord (mains lead) to OFF (CHG). US The /CHG (charge) lamp turns off...
Remove the camcorder from the Handycam Station. Slide the BATT (battery) release lever and remove the battery pack. BATT (battery) release lever 3 Turn the POWER switch in the direction of the ... is fully charged. To remove the battery pack Turn the POWER switch to the AC Adaptor and the wall outlet (wall socket). 5 Set the camcorder onto the Handycam Station securely. The /CHG (charge) lamp lights up . 2 Connect the power cord (mains lead) to OFF (CHG). US The /CHG (charge) lamp turns off...
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... the mark on /off and zooming. Charging time Recording time Continuous recording time Typical recording time Playback time (Unit:min.) Hard disk "Memory Stick PRO Duo" 135 115 120 50 60 160 165 All times measured under which you use the AC ... The power will be shorter when you use a fully charged battery pack. This may cause a malfunction. Even if your camcorder or the Handycam Station, even when the power cord (mains lead) is disconnected from the wall outlet (wall socket) immediately if any metallic objects. Recording/Playback ...
... the mark on /off and zooming. Charging time Recording time Continuous recording time Typical recording time Playback time (Unit:min.) Hard disk "Memory Stick PRO Duo" 135 115 120 50 60 160 165 All times measured under which you use the AC ... The power will be shorter when you use a fully charged battery pack. This may cause a malfunction. Even if your camcorder or the Handycam Station, even when the power cord (mains lead) is disconnected from the wall outlet (wall socket) immediately if any metallic objects. Recording/Playback ...
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...during recording, but they are automatically recorded on the (Still) lamp, the screen aspect ratio is changed to step 3 when you turn on your camcorder for the first time. When you turn off the operation beeps by touching (HOME) (SETTINGS) [SOUND/DISP SET... Touch (HOME) (SETTINGS) [CLOCK/ LANG] [ LANGUAGE SET], then select the desired language. POWER switch When using the camcorder for the first time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears on the LCD screen. 1 While pressing the green button, turn the POWER switch repeatedly in a specified...
...during recording, but they are automatically recorded on the (Still) lamp, the screen aspect ratio is changed to step 3 when you turn on your camcorder for the first time. When you turn off the operation beeps by touching (HOME) (SETTINGS) [SOUND/DISP SET... Touch (HOME) (SETTINGS) [CLOCK/ LANG] [ LANGUAGE SET], then select the desired language. POWER switch When using the camcorder for the first time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears on the LCD screen. 1 While pressing the green button, turn the POWER switch repeatedly in a specified...
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The media setting screen appears. 4 Touch [YES] . US 11 Hard disk 60min 3 Select the media you can use in your camcorder, see page 6. 1 Insert a "Memory Stick PRO Duo." Open the Memory Stick Duo cover in the right orientation until it clicks. ...hard disk: approx. 21 hours 50 minutes "Memory Stick PRO Duo" (4 GB) made by Sony Corporation: 1 hour 20 minutes Check the number of recordable still images on the LCD screen of the arrow. Insert a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" into the Memory Stick Duo slot in the direction of your camcorder...
The media setting screen appears. 4 Touch [YES] . US 11 Hard disk 60min 3 Select the media you can use in your camcorder, see page 6. 1 Insert a "Memory Stick PRO Duo." Open the Memory Stick Duo cover in the right orientation until it clicks. ...hard disk: approx. 21 hours 50 minutes "Memory Stick PRO Duo" (4 GB) made by Sony Corporation: 1 hour 20 minutes Check the number of recordable still images on the LCD screen of the arrow. Insert a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" into the Memory Stick Duo slot in the direction of your camcorder...
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... as previous movie you touch Next movie Still Images Touch the tab, and the still image to be played back. The default setting is the hard disk. (VIEW IMAGES) button POWER switch (VIEW IMAGES) button HOME MENU Previous 6 images Next 6 images ... the VISUAL INDEX screen Previous/ Next Slide show button Stop (goes to the VISUAL Reverse/Forward INDEX screen) US 14 Goes to turn on your camcorder. 2 Press the (VIEW IMAGES) (or ) button. Movies Touch the tab, and the movie to be played back. The VISUAL INDEX...
... as previous movie you touch Next movie Still Images Touch the tab, and the still image to be played back. The default setting is the hard disk. (VIEW IMAGES) button POWER switch (VIEW IMAGES) button HOME MENU Previous 6 images Next 6 images ... the VISUAL INDEX screen Previous/ Next Slide show button Stop (goes to the VISUAL Reverse/Forward INDEX screen) US 14 Goes to turn on your camcorder. 2 Press the (VIEW IMAGES) (or ) button. Movies Touch the tab, and the movie to be played back. The VISUAL INDEX...
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... play it back from the point you touch image marked with the image on a TV Connect your camcorder to the input jack of the tab that was lastly played back/recorded. For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). A/V OUT jack Recording/Playback (Yellow) (White) (Yellow) IN (Red) : Signal flow VCR or TVs US...
... play it back from the point you touch image marked with the image on a TV Connect your camcorder to the input jack of the tab that was lastly played back/recorded. For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). A/V OUT jack Recording/Playback (Yellow) (White) (Yellow) IN (Red) : Signal flow VCR or TVs US...
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... the original size (Playback zoom). When you touch the screen during playback zoom, the point you touched will be displayed in /out. Handycam Station US 16 Recording/Playback Power zoom lever Move the power zoom lever slightly for a faster zoom. Press QUICK ON again to record...mode (sleep mode). You can set the time when the camcorder turns off in other chapters, are explained here. Other parts and functions of the camcorder Buttons, jacks, etc., which are not explained in sleep mode. ACCESS lamp (Hard disk) When the ACCESS lamp is writing/ reading data. ...
... the original size (Playback zoom). When you touch the screen during playback zoom, the point you touched will be displayed in /out. Handycam Station US 16 Recording/Playback Power zoom lever Move the power zoom lever slightly for a faster zoom. Press QUICK ON again to record...mode (sleep mode). You can set the time when the camcorder turns off in other chapters, are explained here. Other parts and functions of the camcorder Buttons, jacks, etc., which are not explained in sleep mode. ACCESS lamp (Hard disk) When the ACCESS lamp is writing/ reading data. ...
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...INFO button You can switch the screen display when you can be less than 5.5 mm (7/32 in microphone Sound picked up by connecting the camcorder to a computer. Connecting to the devices A/V Remote Connector/A/V OUT jack Connect with the component A/V cable or A/V connecting cable...) to the tripod receptacle using a tripod screw (optional: the length of the settings are set to on your camcorder. Interface connector Connect your camcorder and the Handycam Station. For details, see "PMB Guide" (p. 5). Active Interface Shoe The Active Interface Shoe supplies power...
...INFO button You can switch the screen display when you can be less than 5.5 mm (7/32 in microphone Sound picked up by connecting the camcorder to a computer. Connecting to the devices A/V Remote Connector/A/V OUT jack Connect with the component A/V cable or A/V connecting cable...) to the tripod receptacle using a tripod screw (optional: the length of the settings are set to on your camcorder. Interface connector Connect your camcorder and the Handycam Station. For details, see "PMB Guide" (p. 5). Active Interface Shoe The Active Interface Shoe supplies power...
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US 19 However, you can check them as [DATA CODE] during recording/playback to indicate the settings of your camcorder. Upper left Upper right Bottom Upper left Indicator Upper right Indicator Center Meaning AUDIO MODE Self-timer recording Flash, REDEYE REDUC MICREF LEVEL low WIDE ...
US 19 However, you can check them as [DATA CODE] during recording/playback to indicate the settings of your camcorder. Upper left Upper right Bottom Upper left Indicator Upper right Indicator Center Meaning AUDIO MODE Self-timer recording Flash, REDEYE REDUC MICREF LEVEL low WIDE ...
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... compatible DVD writers, etc. You can save the images recorded on the camcorder as a DVD-R or a computer. For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). Creating a DVD with One Touch (One Touch Disc Burn) You can save images recorded on the camcorder on the hard disk of a computer. Saving images on a computer (Easy PC Back-up...
... compatible DVD writers, etc. You can save the images recorded on the camcorder as a DVD-R or a computer. For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). Creating a DVD with One Touch (One Touch Disc Burn) You can save images recorded on the camcorder on the hard disk of a computer. Saving images on a computer (Easy PC Back-up...
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...OS has been upgraded or in a multi-boot environment. The installation screen for details. http://guide.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/mac/ms/us/ Installing and viewing "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) To view "Handycam Handbook" (PDF), you need to install Adobe Reader on the computer. Place the CD-...), double click the short-cut icon of "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) appears on the desktop of your computer. The model name of your camcorder and its bottom surface. Click [Exit] [Exit], then remove the CDROM from the disc drive of your computer. Open the [...
...OS has been upgraded or in a multi-boot environment. The installation screen for details. http://guide.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/mac/ms/us/ Installing and viewing "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) To view "Handycam Handbook" (PDF), you need to install Adobe Reader on the computer. Place the CD-...), double click the short-cut icon of "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) appears on the desktop of your computer. The model name of your camcorder and its bottom surface. Click [Exit] [Exit], then remove the CDROM from the disc drive of your computer. Open the [...
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...Double-click [SONYPICTUTIL] (CDROM) (disc drive).* * Drive names (such as an Administrator for installation. Close all applications running on the computer before connecting your camcorder to the computer following the steps below. Connect the AC Adaptor to the Handycam Station and a wall outlet (wall socket).... Set the camcorder onto the Handycam Station, then turn the POWER switch to turn on. Connect the (USB) jack of the computer. Memory: 256 MB or more Hard disk: Disk volume ...
...Double-click [SONYPICTUTIL] (CDROM) (disc drive).* * Drive names (such as an Administrator for installation. Close all applications running on the computer before connecting your camcorder to the computer following the steps below. Connect the AC Adaptor to the Handycam Station and a wall outlet (wall socket).... Set the camcorder onto the Handycam Station, then turn the POWER switch to turn on. Connect the (USB) jack of the computer. Memory: 256 MB or more Hard disk: Disk volume ...
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... operation of your camcorder. Disconnect the USB cable. Operating "Picture Motion Browser" To start "Picture Motion Browser," click [Start] [All Programs] [Sony Picture Utility] [PMB - Remove the CD-ROM from the disc drive of "Picture Motion... Browser," see "PMB Guide." To display "PMB Guide," click [Start] [All Programs] [Sony Picture Utility] [Help] [PMB...
... operation of your camcorder. Disconnect the USB cable. Operating "Picture Motion Browser" To start "Picture Motion Browser," click [Start] [All Programs] [Sony Picture Utility] [PMB - Remove the CD-ROM from the disc drive of "Picture Motion... Browser," see "PMB Guide." To display "PMB Guide," click [Start] [All Programs] [Sony Picture Utility] [Help] [PMB...
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... of movies or still images exceeds the recordable capacity of the camcorder is extremely high. Delete unnecessary images (p. 23). Notes before sending your camcorder and leave it to troubleshoot the problem. However, your Sony dealer will not compensate you press the RESET button, all settings...sure to save the data on the internal hard disk (see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF)) on other media (backup) before sending your camcorder, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) and for repair Your camcorder may check a minimum amount of your camcorder to the computer, see "PMB Guide." We...
... of movies or still images exceeds the recordable capacity of the camcorder is extremely high. Delete unnecessary images (p. 23). Notes before sending your camcorder and leave it to troubleshoot the problem. However, your Sony dealer will not compensate you press the RESET button, all settings...sure to save the data on the internal hard disk (see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF)) on other media (backup) before sending your camcorder, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) and for repair Your camcorder may check a minimum amount of your camcorder to the computer, see "PMB Guide." We...
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... of the Handycam Station or your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Contact your computer. Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators If indicators appear on other than the keyboard, mouse, and your camcorder. ...hard disk drive in an orderly manner. Inform them of the 5-digit code, which starts from "E." The file is not recognized by the computer. Disconnect devices from the computer and the Handycam Station, and restart the computer, then connect the computer and your camcorder again in your camcorder again. Your camcorder...
... of the Handycam Station or your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Contact your computer. Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators If indicators appear on other than the keyboard, mouse, and your camcorder. ...hard disk drive in an orderly manner. Inform them of the 5-digit code, which starts from "E." The file is not recognized by the computer. Disconnect devices from the computer and the Handycam Station, and restart the computer, then connect the computer and your camcorder again in your camcorder again. Your camcorder...
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... the camera-shake warning indicator does not disappear. Media capacity is unsteady, so camerashake easily occurs. Use the flash. The camcorder is full. Still images cannot be disabled. Indicators/Messages Causes/Soiutions The "Memory Stick PRO Duo" is something... wrong with both hands and record the image. Hold the camcorder steady with the flash. The amount of light is not sufficient, so camera-shake easily occurs. Troubleshooting US 29 Wait for ...
... the camera-shake warning indicator does not disappear. Media capacity is unsteady, so camerashake easily occurs. Use the flash. The camcorder is full. Still images cannot be disabled. Indicators/Messages Causes/Soiutions The "Memory Stick PRO Duo" is something... wrong with both hands and record the image. Hold the camcorder steady with the flash. The amount of light is not sufficient, so camera-shake easily occurs. Troubleshooting US 29 Wait for ...
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...or in a car parked in the following to avoid damage to the finish: Using chemicals such as by a Sony dealer before storing it is used in your camcorder, the back of children's reach. Doing so might cause heat to the LCD screen. This is not a malfunction. ...57862; To clean the LCD screen If fingerprints or dust make the LCD screen dirty, it . The camcorder may malfunction. Near strong radio waves or radiation. If your local authorized Sony service facility. wash off any solid object or liquid gets inside . When disconnecting the...
...or in a car parked in the following to avoid damage to the finish: Using chemicals such as by a Sony dealer before storing it is used in your camcorder, the back of children's reach. Doing so might cause heat to the LCD screen. This is not a malfunction. ...57862; To clean the LCD screen If fingerprints or dust make the LCD screen dirty, it . The camcorder may malfunction. Near strong radio waves or radiation. If your local authorized Sony service facility. wash off any solid object or liquid gets inside . When disconnecting the...