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Read this before operating your camcorder. Observe the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this manual thoroughly, and retain it while connected to charge the battery pack using a genuine Sony battery charger or a device that may result. Battery .../ Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium-Ion batteries. Use the nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when using your camcorder Before operating the unit, please read this device must accept any interference received, including interference that can burst, cause a fire ...
Read this before operating your camcorder. Observe the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this manual thoroughly, and retain it while connected to charge the battery pack using a genuine Sony battery charger or a device that may result. Battery .../ Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium-Ion batteries. Use the nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when using your camcorder Before operating the unit, please read this device must accept any interference received, including interference that can burst, cause a fire ...
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...camcorder being activated in a malfunction of the following when the (Movie)/ (Photo) mode lamp (p. 15) or the ACCESS/access lamp (p. 13, 39) are the supplied quantity. AC Adaptor (1) Power cord (Mains lead) (1) A/V connecting cable (1) USB cable (1) Rechargeable battery pack Only for DCR-SR47.../SR48/SR67: NP-FH30 (1) Only for DCR-SR87: NP-FH50 (1) CD-ROM "Handycam Application Software" (1) (p. 25) "...
...camcorder being activated in a malfunction of the following when the (Movie)/ (Photo) mode lamp (p. 15) or the ACCESS/access lamp (p. 13, 39) are the supplied quantity. AC Adaptor (1) Power cord (Mains lead) (1) A/V connecting cable (1) USB cable (1) Rechargeable battery pack Only for DCR-SR47.../SR48/SR67: NP-FH30 (1) Only for DCR-SR87: NP-FH50 (1) CD-ROM "Handycam Application Software" (1) (p. 25) "...
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... to make sure the image and sound are recorded without any way. Change the screen language before using a DVD writer, VCR, or DVD/HDD recorder. The scenes may vary depending on a disc such as "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. You will find the "Handycam Handbook...media are referred as a DVD-R using your recordings on external media periodically. US About this manual for a long time, fragmentation of the camcorder, recording media, etc. TV color systems differ depending on the country/region. It is recommended that appear constantly on the recording media....
... to make sure the image and sound are recorded without any way. Change the screen language before using a DVD writer, VCR, or DVD/HDD recorder. The scenes may vary depending on a disc such as "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. You will find the "Handycam Handbook...media are referred as a DVD-R using your recordings on external media periodically. US About this manual for a long time, fragmentation of the camcorder, recording media, etc. TV color systems differ depending on the country/region. It is recommended that appear constantly on the recording media....
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...) In the default settings, movies and photos are recorded on DVDirect Express by connecting the dedicated DVD writer, DVDirect Express (sold separately) to your camcorder (p. 21) Playing movies and photos on a connected TV (p. 24) Saving movies and photos on a disc Saving movies and photos with a computer (p. 25) Creating ... you can create a disc and play it back on the internal hard disk. You can free up recording space by the camcorder screen, you have saved on other media, from the internal hard disk. Playing movies and photos (p. 21) Playing movies and photos on your...
...) In the default settings, movies and photos are recorded on DVDirect Express by connecting the dedicated DVD writer, DVDirect Express (sold separately) to your camcorder (p. 21) Playing movies and photos on a connected TV (p. 24) Saving movies and photos on a disc Saving movies and photos with a computer (p. 25) Creating ... you can create a disc and play it back on the internal hard disk. You can free up recording space by the camcorder screen, you have saved on other media, from the internal hard disk. Playing movies and photos (p. 21) Playing movies and photos on your...
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Table of contents Table of contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3 Read this before operating your camcorder 6 Operation flow 10 Getting started Step 1: Charging the battery pack 13 Charging the battery pack abroad 14 Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting... time 15 Changing the language setting 16 Recording Recording 17 Recording and playing movies and photos easily (Easy Handycam operation 20 Playback Playback on the camcorder 21 Playing images on a TV 24 Saving movies and photos with a computer Preparing a computer (Windows 25 When using a Macintosh 25 Creating a disc with ...
Table of contents Table of contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3 Read this before operating your camcorder 6 Operation flow 10 Getting started Step 1: Charging the battery pack 13 Charging the battery pack abroad 14 Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting... time 15 Changing the language setting 16 Recording Recording 17 Recording and playing movies and photos easily (Easy Handycam operation 20 Playback Playback on the camcorder 21 Playing images on a TV 24 Saving movies and photos with a computer Preparing a computer (Windows 25 When using a Macintosh 25 Creating a disc with ...
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Making good use of your camcorder Deleting movies and photos 37 Coping with shooting conditions 38 Changing the recording medium 38 To check the recording media settings 39 Dubbing or copying movies and photos from the internal hard disk to "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media 40 Customizing your camcorder with menus 41 Using the HELP function 41 Getting detailed information from the "Handycam Handbook 45 Additional information Troubleshooting 46 Precautions 49 Specifications 51 Screen indicators 55 Parts and controls 56 Index 58 US 12
Making good use of your camcorder Deleting movies and photos 37 Coping with shooting conditions 38 Changing the recording medium 38 To check the recording media settings 39 Dubbing or copying movies and photos from the internal hard disk to "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media 40 Customizing your camcorder with menus 41 Using the HELP function 41 Getting detailed information from the "Handycam Handbook 45 Additional information Troubleshooting 46 Precautions 49 Specifications 51 Screen indicators 55 Parts and controls 56 Index 58 US 12
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... pack by sliding it in the direction of the arrow until it clicks. 3 Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord (mains lead) to your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket). Be sure that the mark on the DC plug is charged, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the... DC IN jack of your camcorder. See page 52 on charging, recording and playing time. The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and charging starts. Getting started Step 1: Charging the battery...
... pack by sliding it in the direction of the arrow until it clicks. 3 Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord (mains lead) to your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket). Be sure that the mark on the DC plug is charged, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the... DC IN jack of your camcorder. See page 52 on charging, recording and playing time. The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and charging starts. Getting started Step 1: Charging the battery...
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... remaining battery power with the remaining battery indicator at the upper left on the battery pack and the AC Adaptor When you leave your camcorder within the AC 100 V - 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz range. Do not use a wall outlet (wall socket) as a power source Make the same connections... as "Step 1: Charging the battery pack." When your camcorder is on, you can charge the battery pack in any countries/regions using the AC Adaptor supplied with your...
... remaining battery power with the remaining battery indicator at the upper left on the battery pack and the AC Adaptor When you leave your camcorder within the AC 100 V - 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz range. Do not use a wall outlet (wall socket) as a power source Make the same connections... as "Step 1: Charging the battery pack." When your camcorder is on, you can charge the battery pack in any countries/regions using the AC Adaptor supplied with your...
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... CODE] [DATE/TIME You can be displayed during recording, but they are automatically recorded on the recording media, and can turn on your camcorder. Touch the button on the LCD screen. To set [DST SET] or [SUMMERTIME] to [ON], the clock advances 1 hour. The date ...time does not appear during playback. Getting started Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time 1 Open the LCD screen of your camcorder when the LCD screen is not on the screen, touch / until the item appears. 3 Set [DST SET] or [SUMMERTIME], date and time, then...
... CODE] [DATE/TIME You can be displayed during recording, but they are automatically recorded on the recording media, and can turn on your camcorder. Touch the button on the LCD screen. To set [DST SET] or [SUMMERTIME] to [ON], the clock advances 1 hour. The date ...time does not appear during playback. Getting started Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time 1 Open the LCD screen of your camcorder when the LCD screen is not on the screen, touch / until the item appears. 3 Set [DST SET] or [SUMMERTIME], date and time, then...
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Changing the language setting You can turn off your camcorder by pressing POWER. To turn off your camcorder also by pressing POWER. When [POWER ON BY LCD] is turned POWER button You can change the on-screen displays to [OFF], turn off the power Close the LCD screen. Touch (HOME) (SETTINGS) [CLOCK/ LANG] [ LANGUAGE SET] a desired language US 16 The off. (Movie) lamp flashes for a few seconds and the power is set to show messages in a specified language.
Changing the language setting You can turn off your camcorder by pressing POWER. To turn off your camcorder also by pressing POWER. When [POWER ON BY LCD] is turned POWER button You can change the on-screen displays to [OFF], turn off the power Close the LCD screen. Touch (HOME) (SETTINGS) [CLOCK/ LANG] [ LANGUAGE SET] a desired language US 16 The off. (Movie) lamp flashes for a few seconds and the power is set to show messages in a specified language.
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Your camcorder is turned on. To turn on the internal hard disk (p. 38). Fasten the grip belt. Open the lens cover. Open the LCD screen of your camcorder when the LCD screen is already open, press POWER (p. 15). Recording Recording Recording Recording movies In the default setting, movies are recorded on your camcorder. US 17
Your camcorder is turned on. To turn on the internal hard disk (p. 38). Fasten the grip belt. Open the lens cover. Open the LCD screen of your camcorder when the LCD screen is already open, press POWER (p. 15). Recording Recording Recording Recording movies In the default setting, movies are recorded on your camcorder. US 17
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... If you can record movies/ photos in mirror mode. 90 degrees (max.) 180 degrees (max.) 90 degrees to the camcorder You can change the recording mode of movies (p. 43). [ STEADYSHOT] is created automatically. You can change the recording media (p. ... time of movies. The maximum continuous recordable time of the LCD panel, first open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder , and then adjust the angle . Set the zooming level by using the digital zoom. Power zoom lever Wide Telephoto [STBY...
... If you can record movies/ photos in mirror mode. 90 degrees (max.) 180 degrees (max.) 90 degrees to the camcorder You can change the recording mode of movies (p. 43). [ STEADYSHOT] is created automatically. You can change the recording media (p. ... time of movies. The maximum continuous recordable time of the LCD panel, first open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder , and then adjust the angle . Set the zooming level by using the digital zoom. Power zoom lever Wide Telephoto [STBY...
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US 19 Recording Shooting photos In the default setting, photos are recorded on the (Photo) lamp. The aspect ratio of your camcorder. Your camcorder is turned on. To turn on your camcorder when the LCD screen is already open, press POWER (p. 15). Press MODE to turn on the hard disk (p. 38). Open the lens cover. Open the LCD screen of the screen becomes 4:3.
US 19 Recording Shooting photos In the default setting, photos are recorded on the (Photo) lamp. The aspect ratio of your camcorder. Your camcorder is turned on. To turn on your camcorder when the LCD screen is already open, press POWER (p. 15). Press MODE to turn on the hard disk (p. 38). Open the lens cover. Open the LCD screen of the screen becomes 4:3.
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... the LCD screen as well. Touch the (Movie) tab a desired movie . Playback Playback on the camcorder In the default setting, movies and photos on your camcorder. If you can display the VISUAL INDEX screen by a certain interval (Film Roll Index) Previous To the index screen of face... the LCD screen is turned on. To turn on the internal hard disk are played (p. 38). Your camcorder is already open, press POWER (p. 15). Press (VIEW IMAGES). Playing movies Open the LCD screen of recording dates Next To return to ...
... the LCD screen as well. Touch the (Movie) tab a desired movie . Playback Playback on the camcorder In the default setting, movies and photos on your camcorder. If you can display the VISUAL INDEX screen by a certain interval (Film Roll Index) Previous To the index screen of face... the LCD screen is turned on. To turn on the internal hard disk are played (p. 38). Your camcorder is already open, press POWER (p. 15). Press (VIEW IMAGES). Playing movies Open the LCD screen of recording dates Next To return to ...
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... setting To adjust the sound volume of movies While playing back movies, touch adjust with / . You can display it during recording. Your camcorder starts playing the selected movie. Previous Volume adjustment To stop To fast-reverse Next OPTION MENU To fast-forward To pause/play When playback...
... setting To adjust the sound volume of movies While playing back movies, touch adjust with / . You can display it during recording. Your camcorder starts playing the selected movie. Previous Volume adjustment To stop To fast-reverse Next OPTION MENU To fast-forward To pause/play When playback...
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Your camcorder displays the selected photo. If you touch a point in the PB ZOOM frame, the point comes to the center in the photo by moving the power zoom lever while viewing photos (PB ZOOM). Playback US 23 Previous To the VISUAL INDEX screen To start/stop slide show Next OPTION MENU You can zoom in the frame. When viewing photos recorded on "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media, (playback folder) appears on the screen.
Your camcorder displays the selected photo. If you touch a point in the PB ZOOM frame, the point comes to the center in the photo by moving the power zoom lever while viewing photos (PB ZOOM). Playback US 23 Previous To the VISUAL INDEX screen To start/stop slide show Next OPTION MENU You can zoom in the frame. When viewing photos recorded on "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media, (playback folder) appears on the screen.
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... VCRs or TVs (Yellow) :Signal flow A/V Remote Connector Set the input selector of the TV to the input your camcorder will not output audio. Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 14). Connecting only the S VIDEO plug... will be produced than with an A/V connecting cable. Playing images on your camcorder (p. 21). You can be connected to. For details, refer to the instruction manuals supplied with the TV. Connect ...
... VCRs or TVs (Yellow) :Signal flow A/V Remote Connector Set the input selector of the TV to the input your camcorder will not output audio. Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 14). Connecting only the S VIDEO plug... will be produced than with an A/V connecting cable. Playing images on your camcorder (p. 21). You can be connected to. For details, refer to the instruction manuals supplied with the TV. Connect ...
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... to have been installed in order, from lower to higher. http://guide.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/mac/ ms/us/ Step 2 Installing the supplied software "PMB" Install "PMB" before connecting your camcorder, uninstall "PMB" from the computer and then re-install it in a multi...-bit editions and Starter (Edition) are not supported. *3 Starter (Edition) is required. To process photos using a Macintosh computer connected to your camcorder from a computer. Saving movies and photos with a computer Preparing a computer Saving movies and photos with a computer (Windows) You can create discs...
... to have been installed in order, from lower to higher. http://guide.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/mac/ ms/us/ Step 2 Installing the supplied software "PMB" Install "PMB" before connecting your camcorder, uninstall "PMB" from the computer and then re-install it in a multi...-bit editions and Starter (Edition) are not supported. *3 Starter (Edition) is required. To process photos using a Macintosh computer connected to your camcorder from a computer. Saving movies and photos with a computer Preparing a computer Saving movies and photos with a computer (Windows) You can create discs...
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... on the computer, you may not work correctly. See page 45 on the "Handycam Handbook". Confirm that your camcorder is not connected to install third party software. higher version of "PMB" first, some functions may need to the computer. ... Click [Install]. Select the language for the application to be installed, then click [Next]. Turn on your camcorder, then connect the camcorder to complete the installation. The installation screen appears. If the screen does not appear, click [Start] [Computer] (in...
... on the computer, you may not work correctly. See page 45 on the "Handycam Handbook". Confirm that your camcorder is not connected to install third party software. higher version of "PMB" first, some functions may need to the computer. ... Click [Install]. Select the language for the application to be installed, then click [Next]. Turn on your camcorder, then connect the camcorder to complete the installation. The installation screen appears. If the screen does not appear, click [Start] [Computer] (in...
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...automatically. Install "PMB" beforehand (p. 25), however, do not start "PMB." Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the USB cable. To disconnect your camcorder from your camcorder. Creating a disc with a computer US 27 Saving movies and photos with one touch (One Touch Disc Burn...) You can save movies and photos recorded on the internal hard disk only. 1 Turn on your camcorder, and connect it down. 2 Turn on your computer, and place an empty disc on the DVD drive. See page 25 for...
...automatically. Install "PMB" beforehand (p. 25), however, do not start "PMB." Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the USB cable. To disconnect your camcorder from your camcorder. Creating a disc with a computer US 27 Saving movies and photos with one touch (One Touch Disc Burn...) You can save movies and photos recorded on the internal hard disk only. 1 Turn on your camcorder, and connect it down. 2 Turn on your computer, and place an empty disc on the DVD drive. See page 25 for...