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...fire. Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion batteries. Be sure to charge the battery pack using a genuine Sony battery charger or a device that may cause undesired operation. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket) immediately if any interference... fire or even chemical burns. Operation is still supplied to the collection and recycling location nearest you. US Even if your camcorder. For more information regarding recycling of used rechargeable batteries to it for future reference. Use the nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when using...
...fire. Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion batteries. Be sure to charge the battery pack using a genuine Sony battery charger or a device that may cause undesired operation. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket) immediately if any interference... fire or even chemical burns. Operation is still supplied to the collection and recycling location nearest you. US Even if your camcorder. For more information regarding recycling of used rechargeable batteries to it for future reference. Use the nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when using...
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...camcorder in ( ) 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) "PMB" (software) including "PMB Guide" "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) "Operating Guide" ...
...camcorder in ( ) 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) "PMB" (software) including "PMB Guide" "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) "Operating Guide" ...
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...recordings on a TV, you can save the image data on a disc such as "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. You will find the "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) on the supplied CD-ROM (p. 45). The screenshots are recorded without any way. These points are operational for effective use....58320; TV color systems differ depending on -screen displays in each local language are used in color) that you save your image data using the camcorder if necessary (p. 16). On recording Before starting to record, test the recording function to the copyright laws. To prevent your...
...recordings on a TV, you can save the image data on a disc such as "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. You will find the "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) on the supplied CD-ROM (p. 45). The screenshots are recorded without any way. These points are operational for effective use....58320; TV color systems differ depending on -screen displays in each local language are used in color) that you save your image data using the camcorder if necessary (p. 16). On recording Before starting to record, test the recording function to the copyright laws. To prevent your...
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... disc Saving movies and photos with a computer (p. 25) Creating a disc with a DVD writer or recorder (p. 31) Operating by the camcorder screen, you can change the recording media (p. 38). Deleting movies and photos (p. 37) You can free up recording space by connecting the ...dedicated DVD writer, DVDirect Express (sold separately) to your camcorder. Playing movies and photos (p. 21) Playing movies and photos on your camcorder (p. 21) Playing movies and photos on a connected TV (p. 24) Saving movies and photos on other media,...
... disc Saving movies and photos with a computer (p. 25) Creating a disc with a DVD writer or recorder (p. 31) Operating by the camcorder screen, you can change the recording media (p. 38). Deleting movies and photos (p. 37) You can free up recording space by connecting the ...dedicated DVD writer, DVDirect Express (sold separately) to your camcorder. Playing movies and photos (p. 21) Playing movies and photos on your camcorder (p. 21) Playing movies and photos on a connected TV (p. 24) Saving movies and photos on other media,...
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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 the date and 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...
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 the date and 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...
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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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... off when the battery pack is fully charged. 4 When the battery is facing down. US 13 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 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...
... off when the battery pack is fully charged. 4 When the battery is facing down. US 13 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 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...
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... . Do not short-circuit the DC plug of remaining battery power with the remaining battery indicator at the upper left on , 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 ...electronic voltage transformer. US 14 Charging the battery pack abroad You can check the approximate amount of the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with your camcorder without any metallic objects. Notes on the battery pack and the AC Adaptor When you remove the battery pack or disconnect the AC...
... . Do not short-circuit the DC plug of remaining battery power with the remaining battery indicator at the upper left on , 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 ...electronic voltage transformer. US 14 Charging the battery pack abroad You can check the approximate amount of the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with your camcorder without any metallic objects. Notes on the battery pack and the AC Adaptor When you remove the battery pack or disconnect the AC...
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... and time does not appear during recording, but they are automatically recorded on , and setting the date and time 1 Open the LCD screen of your camcorder when the LCD screen is turned on. To turn off the operation beeps by touching (HOME) (SETTINGS) [SOUND/DISP ...SET] [BEEP] [OFF US 15 Getting started Step 2: Turning the power on the recording media, and can turn on your camcorder. The clock starts. If you set the date and time again, touch (HOME) (SETTINGS) [CLOCK/ LANG] [CLOCK SET]. Your...
... and time does not appear during recording, but they are automatically recorded on , and setting the date and time 1 Open the LCD screen of your camcorder when the LCD screen is turned on. To turn off the operation beeps by touching (HOME) (SETTINGS) [SOUND/DISP ...SET] [BEEP] [OFF US 15 Getting started Step 2: Turning the power on the recording media, and can turn on your camcorder. The clock starts. If you set the date and time again, touch (HOME) (SETTINGS) [CLOCK/ LANG] [CLOCK SET]. Your...
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To turn off your camcorder also by pressing POWER. Changing the language setting You can 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 [OFF], turn off your camcorder by pressing POWER. When [POWER ON BY LCD] is turned POWER button You can change the on-screen displays to show messages in a specified language.
To turn off your camcorder also by pressing POWER. Changing the language setting You can 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 [OFF], turn off your camcorder by pressing POWER. When [POWER ON BY LCD] is turned POWER button You can change the on-screen displays to show messages in a specified language.
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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 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.
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... to start recording. If you rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees to the lens side , you close the LCD screen during recording, the camcorder stops recording. See page 52 on the recordable time of movies. The maximum continuous recordable time of movies is about 13 ...; You can change the recording mode of the LCD panel, first open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder , and then adjust the angle . Press START/STOP to the camcorder You can magnify images with the power zoom lever. Move it further for a slower zoom.
... to start recording. If you rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees to the lens side , you close the LCD screen during recording, the camcorder stops recording. See page 52 on the recordable time of movies. The maximum continuous recordable time of movies is about 13 ...; You can change the recording mode of the LCD panel, first open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder , and then adjust the angle . Press START/STOP to the camcorder You can magnify images with the power zoom lever. Move it further for a slower zoom.
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Recording Shooting photos In the default setting, photos are recorded on the (Photo) lamp. The aspect ratio of 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. Your camcorder is turned on. To turn on your camcorder. US 19
Recording Shooting photos In the default setting, photos are recorded on the (Photo) lamp. The aspect ratio of 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. Your camcorder is turned on. To turn on your camcorder. US 19
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... photo recorded on the internal hard disk are played (p. 38). To the index screen of scenes by pressing (VIEW IMAGES) on your camcorder. Playback Playback on the camcorder In the default setting, movies and photos on the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media.) US 21 If you touch the movie or photo... the VISUAL INDEX screen by a certain interval (Film Roll Index) Previous To the index screen of face scenes (Face Index) To the list of your camcorder when the LCD screen is turned on. To turn on the LCD screen as well. Touch the (Movie) tab a ...
... photo recorded on the internal hard disk are played (p. 38). To the index screen of scenes by pressing (VIEW IMAGES) on your camcorder. Playback Playback on the camcorder In the default setting, movies and photos on the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media.) US 21 If you touch the movie or photo... the VISUAL INDEX screen by a certain interval (Film Roll Index) Previous To the index screen of face scenes (Face Index) To the list of your camcorder when the LCD screen is turned on. To turn on the LCD screen as well. Touch the (Movie) tab a ...
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... last movie, the screen returns to the VISUAL INDEX screen. Touch / during pause to play When playback from the OPTION MENU (p. 41). Your camcorder starts playing the selected movie. US 22 Previous Volume adjustment To stop To fast-reverse Next OPTION MENU To fast-forward To pause/play back...
... last movie, the screen returns to the VISUAL INDEX screen. Touch / during pause to play When playback from the OPTION MENU (p. 41). Your camcorder starts playing the selected movie. US 22 Previous Volume adjustment To stop To fast-reverse Next OPTION MENU To fast-forward To pause/play back...
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Your camcorder displays the selected photo. 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. Playback US 23 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).
Your camcorder displays the selected photo. 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. Playback US 23 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).
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... [4:3 24 Connect the white and red plugs (left/right audio) and the S VIDEO plug (S VIDEO channel) of the TV to the input your camcorder will not output audio. Connecting only the S VIDEO plug will be produced than with an S VIDEO cable (sold separately), higher quality images can set the... according to the connected TV (wide/4:3) by using an A/V connecting cable with an S VIDEO cable (sold separately). Playing images on your camcorder (p. 21). You can be connected to. For details, refer to the instruction manuals supplied with the TV. Connect your...
... [4:3 24 Connect the white and red plugs (left/right audio) and the S VIDEO plug (S VIDEO channel) of the TV to the input your camcorder will not output audio. Connecting only the S VIDEO plug will be produced than with an S VIDEO cable (sold separately), higher quality images can set the... according to the connected TV (wide/4:3) by using an A/V connecting cable with an S VIDEO cable (sold separately). Playing images on your camcorder (p. 21). You can be connected to. For details, refer to the instruction manuals supplied with the TV. Connect your...
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... movies and photos to have been installed in order, from lower to the higher. http://guide.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/mac/ ms/us/ Step 2 Installing the supplied software "PMB" Install "PMB" before connecting your camcorder, see the following website. Display Minimum 1,024 × 768 dots Others USB port (this must be necessary...
... movies and photos to have been installed in order, from lower to the higher. http://guide.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/mac/ ms/us/ Step 2 Installing the supplied software "PMB" Install "PMB" before connecting your camcorder, see the following website. Display Minimum 1,024 × 768 dots Others USB port (this must be necessary...
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... installation. The installation screen appears. If the screen does not appear, click [Start] [Computer] (in the disc drive of your camcorder, then connect the camcorder to the computer using the supplied USB cable. US 26 The [USB SELECT] screen appears on the...instructions to install the software. Depending on the computer, you may not work correctly. See page 45 on the "Handycam Handbook". Confirm that your camcorder is not connected to the computer. Turn on the computer. Log on as an Administrator for the application to ...
... installation. The installation screen appears. If the screen does not appear, click [Start] [Computer] (in the disc drive of your camcorder, then connect the camcorder to the computer using the supplied USB cable. US 26 The [USB SELECT] screen appears on the...instructions to install the software. Depending on the computer, you may not work correctly. See page 45 on the "Handycam Handbook". Confirm that your camcorder is not connected to the computer. Turn on the computer. Log on as an Administrator for the application to ...
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... photos on a disc by simply pressing (DISC BURN) on your camcorder from your computer. Other icons may appear. No icon may appear depending on the installation procedure. The "Handycam Handbook" is completed, following icons will appear. Saving movies and photos... [YES] on a disc automatically. Install "PMB" beforehand (p. 25), however, do not start "PMB." Connect your camcorder, and connect it to the computer using the AC Adaptor supplied for this procedure (p. 45). When the installation is not installed in this operation (p. 14...
... photos on a disc by simply pressing (DISC BURN) on your camcorder from your computer. Other icons may appear. No icon may appear depending on the installation procedure. The "Handycam Handbook" is completed, following icons will appear. Saving movies and photos... [YES] on a disc automatically. Install "PMB" beforehand (p. 25), however, do not start "PMB." Connect your camcorder, and connect it to the computer using the AC Adaptor supplied for this procedure (p. 45). When the installation is not installed in this operation (p. 14...