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... 2 Attach the battery pack by sliding it in the direction of the arrow until it to your camcorder. You cannot attach any "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack other than the H series to your camcorder. See page 52 on the DC plug is charged, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC... IN jack of your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket). Be sure that the mark on charging, recording and playing time. US 13 The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and charging starts. Getting started Step 1: Charging the battery pack...
... 2 Attach the battery pack by sliding it in the direction of the arrow until it to your camcorder. You cannot attach any "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack other than the H series to your camcorder. See page 52 on the DC plug is charged, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC... IN jack of your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket). Be sure that the mark on charging, recording and playing time. US 13 The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and charging starts. Getting started Step 1: Charging the battery pack...
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Power zoom lever Wide Telephoto Flashes Lights up When disappears, the photo is recorded. Move the power zoom lever slightly for a faster zoom. You can set basic options, such as ... playing movies and photos easily (Easy Handycam operation) Simply press EASY. During Easy Handycamoperation, you finish recording, or menu operations. US 20 Press PHOTO lightly to the default settings automatically. (Some menu items retain the settings that were made before Easy Handycam operation.) appears during Easy Handycam operation mode. Move...
Power zoom lever Wide Telephoto Flashes Lights up When disappears, the photo is recorded. Move the power zoom lever slightly for a faster zoom. You can set basic options, such as ... playing movies and photos easily (Easy Handycam operation) Simply press EASY. During Easy Handycamoperation, you finish recording, or menu operations. US 20 Press PHOTO lightly to the default settings automatically. (Some menu items retain the settings that were made before Easy Handycam operation.) appears during Easy Handycam operation mode. Move...
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...to record movies and/or photos on "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media (p. 38). To check the recording media settings Light up to 16 GB are confirmed to work with your camcorder Inserting "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media Set the recording medium to [MEMORY STICK] to check the recording medium... ("Memory Stick PRO Duo" media)* ("Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media) * Marked with Mark2 or not, either can use with this camcorder. Open the "Memory Stick Duo" media cover, and insert the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media into the slot in the wrong direction, the "...
...to record movies and/or photos on "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media (p. 38). To check the recording media settings Light up to 16 GB are confirmed to work with your camcorder Inserting "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media Set the recording medium to [MEMORY STICK] to check the recording medium... ("Memory Stick PRO Duo" media)* ("Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media) * Marked with Mark2 or not, either can use with this camcorder. Open the "Memory Stick Duo" media cover, and insert the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media into the slot in the wrong direction, the "...
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... PRO Duo" media does not pop out and drop. To eject the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media Open the "Memory Stick Duo" media cover and lightly push the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media in step 2, format the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media (p. 37). Dubbing or copying movies and photos from the...
... PRO Duo" media does not pop out and drop. To eject the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media Open the "Memory Stick Duo" media cover and lightly push the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media in step 2, format the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media (p. 37). Dubbing or copying movies and photos from the...
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...camcorder body with a soft cloth lightly moistened with water, and then wipe the casing with the liquid. To clean the LCD screen If fingerprints or dust make the LCD screen dirty, it . Noise may malfunction. If sand or dust gets in a cold place, a residual image may have it checked by a Sony... and playing back images about once a month. Use up inside the casing, unplug your camcorder and have contacted your skin. If any liquid gets in your local authorized Sony service facility. Wash off any liquid that may appear on it. Do not ...
...camcorder body with a soft cloth lightly moistened with water, and then wipe the casing with the liquid. To clean the LCD screen If fingerprints or dust make the LCD screen dirty, it . Noise may malfunction. If sand or dust gets in a cold place, a residual image may have it checked by a Sony... and playing back images about once a month. Use up inside the casing, unplug your camcorder and have contacted your skin. If any liquid gets in your local authorized Sony service facility. Wash off any liquid that may appear on it. Do not ...
Handycam® Handbook
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Table of Contents Useful recording techniques Checking your golf swing SPORTS 81 Getting a good shot of a ski slope or beach Backlight 33 BEACH 81 SNOW 81 Flowers in close-up A child on the stage under a spot light PORTRAIT 81 FOCUS 80 TELE MACRO 79 SPOTLIGHT 81 Focusing on the dog on the left side of the screen FOCUS 80 SPOT FOCUS 79 SPOT MTR/FCS 78 Fireworks with all its splendor FIREWORKS 81 FOCUS 80 Useful Recording Techniques Index
Table of Contents Useful recording techniques Checking your golf swing SPORTS 81 Getting a good shot of a ski slope or beach Backlight 33 BEACH 81 SNOW 81 Flowers in close-up A child on the stage under a spot light PORTRAIT 81 FOCUS 80 TELE MACRO 79 SPOTLIGHT 81 Focusing on the dog on the left side of the screen FOCUS 80 SPOT FOCUS 79 SPOT MTR/FCS 78 Fireworks with all its splendor FIREWORKS 81 FOCUS 80 Useful Recording Techniques Index
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... IMAGES) button (25, 35) Access lamp ("Memory Stick PRO Duo" media) (60) While the lamp is lit or flashing, the camcorder is reading or writing data. (Back light) button (33) RESET button Press RESET to initialize all the settings including the clock setting. (USB) jack (55...
... IMAGES) button (25, 35) Access lamp ("Memory Stick PRO Duo" media) (60) While the lamp is lit or flashing, the camcorder is reading or writing data. (Back light) button (33) RESET button Press RESET to initialize all the settings including the clock setting. (USB) jack (55...
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Useful Recording Techniques Index Table of Contents Indicator Meaning Back light (33) OPTION button (10) VIEW IMAGES button (25, 35) 101-0001 101-0005 Slide show button (41) Data file name (26, 36) Protected image (49) VISUAL INDEX button (26, 36) * DCR-SR67/SR87 Indicators and their positions are approximate and may differ from what you actually see. Some items may not appear, depending on your camcorder model.
Useful Recording Techniques Index Table of Contents Indicator Meaning Back light (33) OPTION button (10) VIEW IMAGES button (25, 35) 101-0001 101-0005 Slide show button (41) Data file name (26, 36) Protected image (49) VISUAL INDEX button (26, 36) * DCR-SR67/SR87 Indicators and their positions are approximate and may differ from what you actually see. Some items may not appear, depending on your camcorder model.
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...). Doing so may damage the hard disk drive of the sun only in low light conditions, such as a DVD-R using a computer. Note on the camcorder, due to the protection features of the camcorder. Also, when you may not be able to record or play back on disposal...using a shoulder belt (sold separately), do so, your camcorder. Change the screen language before using a DVD writer, a VCR, or a DVD/HDD recorder (p. 53). Notes on using the camcorder at dusk. After recording, do not apply shock. When the camcorder is recommended that you need an NTSC system-based TV...
...). Doing so may damage the hard disk drive of the sun only in low light conditions, such as a DVD-R using a computer. Note on the camcorder, due to the protection features of the camcorder. Also, when you may not be able to record or play back on disposal...using a shoulder belt (sold separately), do so, your camcorder. Change the screen language before using a DVD writer, a VCR, or a DVD/HDD recorder (p. 53). Notes on using the camcorder at dusk. After recording, do not apply shock. When the camcorder is recommended that you need an NTSC system-based TV...
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It adopts the MTF measurement system for a long time, fragmentation of data occurs on some type of light from a subject coming into the lens. 15 Index Images cannot be saved or recorded. MTF= Modulation Transfer Function. Table of Contents Useful Recording ... images for video cameras and offers a quality typical of a Carl Zeiss lens. Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens, which was developed jointly by Carl Zeiss, in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. The number value indicates the amount of external media first (p. 53, ...
It adopts the MTF measurement system for a long time, fragmentation of data occurs on some type of light from a subject coming into the lens. 15 Index Images cannot be saved or recorded. MTF= Modulation Transfer Function. Table of Contents Useful Recording ... images for video cameras and offers a quality typical of a Carl Zeiss lens. Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens, which was developed jointly by Carl Zeiss, in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. The number value indicates the amount of external media first (p. 53, ...
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...amount of the arrow until it clicks. 3 Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord (mains lead) to your camcorder is facing down. The CHG (charge) lamp turns off your camcorder by closing the LCD screen. 2 Attach the battery pack by sliding it in the direction of remaining battery power ...with the remaining battery indicator at the upper left on the LCD screen. 16 Index The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and charging starts.
...amount of the arrow until it clicks. 3 Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord (mains lead) to your camcorder is facing down. The CHG (charge) lamp turns off your camcorder by closing the LCD screen. 2 Attach the battery pack by sliding it in the direction of remaining battery power ...with the remaining battery indicator at the upper left on the LCD screen. 16 Index The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and charging starts.
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...or record subjects in and out slowly and smoothly. Zooming smoothly Zoom in dim light, such as you turn your camcorder horizontally as scenes of fireworks, or night views. Stabilize yourself, move the camcorder. Aim for a balanced volume of voices, since the recording person is essential...upper body slowly. Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Recording/Playback Five pieces of advice for successful recording Stabilizing your camcorder When you hold the camcorder, keep your upper body upright, and hold your arms close to your movies. The SteadyShot function is effective ...
...or record subjects in and out slowly and smoothly. Zooming smoothly Zoom in dim light, such as you turn your camcorder horizontally as scenes of fireworks, or night views. Stabilize yourself, move the camcorder. Aim for a balanced volume of voices, since the recording person is essential...upper body slowly. Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Recording/Playback Five pieces of advice for successful recording Stabilizing your camcorder When you hold the camcorder, keep your upper body upright, and hold your arms close to your movies. The SteadyShot function is effective ...
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Your camcorder is turned on. To turn on the (Photo) lamp. Press PHOTO lightly to turn on the internal hard disk. 24 appears on the LCD screen. Press MODE to adjust the focus, then press it fully. Table of Contents Open the LCD screen of your camcorder when the LCD screen is already open, press POWER (p. 19). Press EASY. Useful Recording Techniques Index When Flashes Lights up disappears, the photo is recorded on your camcorder.
Your camcorder is turned on. To turn on the (Photo) lamp. Press PHOTO lightly to turn on the internal hard disk. 24 appears on the LCD screen. Press MODE to adjust the focus, then press it fully. Table of Contents Open the LCD screen of your camcorder when the LCD screen is already open, press POWER (p. 19). Press EASY. Useful Recording Techniques Index When Flashes Lights up disappears, the photo is recorded on your camcorder.
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Useful Recording Techniques Index 31 Table of photos. To change the image size, touch (HOME) [ IMAGE SIZE] a desired setting You cannot record photos while is displayed. (SETTINGS) [PHOTO SETTINGS] (p. 68). Flashes Lights up When disappears, the photo is recorded. See page 95 on the recordable number of Contents Press PHOTO lightly to adjust the focus, then press it fully.
Useful Recording Techniques Index 31 Table of photos. To change the image size, touch (HOME) [ IMAGE SIZE] a desired setting You cannot record photos while is displayed. (SETTINGS) [PHOTO SETTINGS] (p. 68). Flashes Lights up When disappears, the photo is recorded. See page 95 on the recordable number of Contents Press PHOTO lightly to adjust the focus, then press it fully.
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... for backlit subjects To adjust the exposure for backlit subjects, press (back light) to display . Table of Contents Recording sound with more presence (5.1ch surround recording) (DCR-SR67/ SR87) Dolby Digital 5.1ch surround sound can be recorded with the built-in... on devices that support 5.1ch surround sound. To cancel the back light function, press (back light) again. Useful Recording Techniques Index 33 You can create a disc, which contains the movies recorded on your camcorder, on a computer using the supplied software. Built-in microphone.
... for backlit subjects To adjust the exposure for backlit subjects, press (back light) to display . Table of Contents Recording sound with more presence (5.1ch surround recording) (DCR-SR67/ SR87) Dolby Digital 5.1ch surround sound can be recorded with the built-in... on devices that support 5.1ch surround sound. To cancel the back light function, press (back light) again. Useful Recording Techniques Index 33 You can create a disc, which contains the movies recorded on your camcorder, on a computer using the supplied software. Built-in microphone.
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... changed . Selecting the recording media Touch (HOME) (MANAGE MEDIA) [MOVIE MEDIA SET]. To check the recording media settings Light up the (Movie) lamp to check the recording medium used for photos Touch (HOME) (MANAGE MEDIA) [PHOTO MEDIA SET...]. In the default setting, both movies and photos are recorded on your camcorder For recording movies, it is changed . The recording medium is displayed at the top right corner of the screen. : Internal hard disk...
... changed . Selecting the recording media Touch (HOME) (MANAGE MEDIA) [MOVIE MEDIA SET]. To check the recording media settings Light up the (Movie) lamp to check the recording medium used for photos Touch (HOME) (MANAGE MEDIA) [PHOTO MEDIA SET...]. In the default setting, both movies and photos are recorded on your camcorder For recording movies, it is changed . The recording medium is displayed at the top right corner of the screen. : Internal hard disk...
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...cover, and insert the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media into the "Memory Stick Duo" media adaptor when using "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media with your camcorder.) You cannot use it in once. Do not open the "Memory Stick Duo" media cover during recording. When inserting or...media (p. 62). Index 60 To eject the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media Open the "Memory Stick Duo" media cover and lightly push the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media in your camcorder.) "Memory Stick"media. (You cannot use any type of memory card other than those mentioned above. "Memory Stick PRO...
...cover, and insert the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media into the "Memory Stick Duo" media adaptor when using "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media with your camcorder.) You cannot use it in once. Do not open the "Memory Stick Duo" media cover during recording. When inserting or...media (p. 62). Index 60 To eject the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media Open the "Memory Stick Duo" media cover and lightly push the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media in your camcorder.) "Memory Stick"media. (You cannot use any type of memory card other than those mentioned above. "Memory Stick PRO...
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...and their meanings : This icon appears when the setting is [ON]. : This icon flashes when your camcorder recognizes the remaining recording media capacity while the (Movie) lamp lights up When you press DISP to switch the indicator from off to on while the (Movie)...) (SETTINGS) [MOVIE SETTINGS] [ FACE SET] a desired setting ON OFF The camcorder detects faces automatically and displays the Face Index screen (p. 38). Does not display the Face Index screen. Notes The number of Contents REMAINING...
...and their meanings : This icon appears when the setting is [ON]. : This icon flashes when your camcorder recognizes the remaining recording media capacity while the (Movie) lamp lights up When you press DISP to switch the indicator from off to on while the (Movie)...) (SETTINGS) [MOVIE SETTINGS] [ FACE SET] a desired setting ON OFF The camcorder detects faces automatically and displays the Face Index screen (p. 38). Does not display the Face Index screen. Notes The number of Contents REMAINING...
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...This adjustment does not affect the recorded images in any way. Brightens the LCD screen. Notes When you connect your camcorder to adjust the sound and the screen) The default settings are marked with . Useful Recording Techniques LCD BRIGHT You can adjust the brightness... wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor, [BRIGHT] is slightly reduced during recording. 72 Index LCD BL LEVEL (LCD back light level) You can adjust the volume of the LCD screen's backlight. VOLUME You can adjust the brightness of playback sound. Steps (HOME) ...
...This adjustment does not affect the recorded images in any way. Brightens the LCD screen. Notes When you connect your camcorder to adjust the sound and the screen) The default settings are marked with . Useful Recording Techniques LCD BRIGHT You can adjust the brightness... wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor, [BRIGHT] is slightly reduced during recording. 72 Index LCD BL LEVEL (LCD back light level) You can adjust the volume of the LCD screen's backlight. VOLUME You can adjust the brightness of playback sound. Steps (HOME) ...
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... the subject. FIREWORKS* ( ) Takes spectacular shots of the ocean or a lake. This setting also prevents your camcorder from appearing excessively white when subjects are lit by strong light. SPORTS** ( ) Select to focus on glass or metal mesh in various situations. BEACH** ( ) Takes the vivid blue of fireworks. Index 81 TWILIGHT* ( ) Maintains the...
... the subject. FIREWORKS* ( ) Takes spectacular shots of the ocean or a lake. This setting also prevents your camcorder from appearing excessively white when subjects are lit by strong light. SPORTS** ( ) Select to focus on glass or metal mesh in various situations. BEACH** ( ) Takes the vivid blue of fireworks. Index 81 TWILIGHT* ( ) Maintains the...
