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... only. and CANADA RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable. Use the nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when using your camcorder. Otherwise, fire or injury may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this manual thoroughly, and retain it while connected to the collection ... the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket) immediately if any interference received, including interference that can help preserve our environment by Sony. Dispose of in fire. Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion batteries. Be sure to any ...
... only. and CANADA RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable. Use the nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when using your camcorder. Otherwise, fire or injury may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this manual thoroughly, and retain it while connected to the collection ... the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket) immediately if any interference received, including interference that can help preserve our environment by Sony. Dispose of in fire. Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion batteries. Be sure to any ...
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... 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" (This manual) (1) See page 39 for "Memory Stick" media you may not be able to the camcorder. When a drop occurs...
... 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" (This manual) (1) See page 39 for "Memory Stick" media you may not be able to the camcorder. When a drop occurs...
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...region. In such a case, 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. Unauthorized recording of the computer. US ... and sound are from being lost, save your recordings on -screen displays in any problems. Compensation for the contents of the camcorder, recording media, etc. TV color systems differ depending on the recording media. However, there may vary depending on external media ...
...region. In such a case, 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. Unauthorized recording of the computer. US ... and sound are from being lost, save your recordings on -screen displays in any problems. Compensation for the contents of the camcorder, recording media, etc. TV color systems differ depending on the recording media. However, there may vary depending on external media ...
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... movies and photos (p. 37) You can free up recording space 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 a disc with a DVD writer or recorder (p. 31) Operating by the camcorder screen, you can create a disc and play it back on DVDirect Express by deleting movies and photos that you have saved on the internal hard...
... movies and photos (p. 37) You can free up recording space 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 a disc with a DVD writer or recorder (p. 31) Operating by the camcorder screen, you can create a disc and play it back on DVDirect Express by deleting movies and photos that you have saved on the internal hard...
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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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...) You can charge the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (H series) after attaching it clicks. 3 Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord (mains lead) to your camcorder. 1 Turn off when the battery pack is fully charged. 4 When the battery 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. The CHG (charge) lamp lights...
...) You can charge the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (H series) after attaching it clicks. 3 Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord (mains lead) to your camcorder. 1 Turn off when the battery pack is fully charged. 4 When the battery 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. The CHG (charge) lamp lights...
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... on, you can charge the battery pack in any countries/regions using the AC Adaptor supplied with your camcorder without any metallic objects. Notes on the LCD screen. This may cause a malfunction. In the default setting, the power turns off automatically if you ... or battery terminal 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...
... on, you can charge the battery pack in any countries/regions using the AC Adaptor supplied with your camcorder without any metallic objects. Notes on the LCD screen. This may cause a malfunction. In the default setting, the power turns off automatically if you ... or battery terminal 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...
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... hour. The date and time does not appear during recording, but they are automatically recorded on the recording media, and can turn on your camcorder. When an item is turned on. To turn off the operation beeps by touching (HOME) (SETTINGS) [SOUND/DISP SET...(HOME) (SETTINGS) [VIEW IMAGES SET] [DATA CODE] [DATE/TIME You can be displayed during playback. Your camcorder is not on the screen, touch / until the item appears. 3 Set [DST SET] or [SUMMERTIME], date and time, then touch . The clock starts. ...
... hour. The date and time does not appear during recording, but they are automatically recorded on the recording media, and can turn on your camcorder. When an item is turned on. To turn off the operation beeps by touching (HOME) (SETTINGS) [SOUND/DISP SET...(HOME) (SETTINGS) [VIEW IMAGES SET] [DATA CODE] [DATE/TIME You can be displayed during playback. Your camcorder is not on the screen, touch / until the item appears. 3 Set [DST SET] or [SUMMERTIME], date and time, then touch . The clock starts. ...
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Touch (HOME) (SETTINGS) [CLOCK/ LANG] [ LANGUAGE SET] a desired language US 16 To turn off your camcorder also by pressing POWER. The off the power Close the LCD screen. Changing the language setting You can turn off your camcorder by pressing POWER. When [POWER ON BY LCD] is set to [OFF], turn off . (Movie) lamp flashes for a few seconds and the power is turned POWER button You can change the on-screen displays to show messages in a specified language.
Touch (HOME) (SETTINGS) [CLOCK/ LANG] [ LANGUAGE SET] a desired language US 16 To turn off your camcorder also by pressing POWER. The off the power Close the LCD screen. Changing the language setting You can turn off your camcorder by pressing POWER. When [POWER ON BY LCD] is set to [OFF], turn off . (Movie) lamp flashes for a few seconds and the power is turned POWER button You can change the on-screen displays 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). US 17 Recording Recording Recording Recording movies In the default setting, movies are recorded on your camcorder.
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). US 17 Recording Recording Recording Recording movies In the default setting, movies are recorded on your camcorder.
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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 hours. ... change the recording media (p. 38). 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 . Move it further for a slower zoom. US 18 Set the zooming level by using the digital zoom. Power...
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 hours. ... change the recording media (p. 38). 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 . Move it further for a slower zoom. US 18 Set the zooming level by using the digital zoom. Power...
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US 19 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. Recording Shooting photos In the default setting, photos are recorded on the (Photo) lamp. The aspect ratio of your camcorder.
US 19 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. Recording Shooting photos In the default setting, photos are recorded on the (Photo) lamp. The aspect ratio of your camcorder.
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... the movie or photo with the movie or photo that was most recently played or recorded. Playback Playback on the camcorder In the default setting, movies and photos on your camcorder. Your camcorder is already open, press POWER (p. 15). Press (VIEW IMAGES). Playing movies Open the LCD screen of recording dates... 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 internal hard disk are played (p. 38).
... the movie or photo with the movie or photo that was most recently played or recorded. Playback Playback on the camcorder In the default setting, movies and photos on your camcorder. Your camcorder is already open, press POWER (p. 15). Press (VIEW IMAGES). Playing movies Open the LCD screen of recording dates... 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 internal hard disk are played (p. 38).
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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.
... 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.
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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 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.
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 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.
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...only the S VIDEO plug will be connected to. For details, refer to the instruction manuals supplied with the TV. Connect your camcorder to a TV with the A/V connecting cable (, supplied) or an A/V connecting cable with an S VIDEO cable (sold separately). Connect the white... red plugs (left/right audio) and the S VIDEO plug (S VIDEO channel) of the TV. Play back movies and photos on a TV Connect your camcorder to another device via the S VIDEO jack, by touching (HOME) US (SETTINGS) [OUTPUT SETTINGS] [TV TYPE] [16...
...only the S VIDEO plug will be connected to. For details, refer to the instruction manuals supplied with the TV. Connect your camcorder to a TV with the A/V connecting cable (, supplied) or an A/V connecting cable with an S VIDEO cable (sold separately). Connect the white... red plugs (left/right audio) and the S VIDEO plug (S VIDEO channel) of the TV. Play back movies and photos on a TV Connect your camcorder to another device via the S VIDEO jack, by touching (HOME) US (SETTINGS) [OUTPUT SETTINGS] [TV TYPE] [16...
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...of the previously installed "PMB," check to ensure that of the "PMB" of your camcorder, uninstall "PMB" from the computer and then re-install it 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 to a computer. If a version of "PMB" supplied with another device has already...
...of the previously installed "PMB," check to ensure that of the "PMB" of your camcorder, uninstall "PMB" from the computer and then re-install it 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 to a computer. If a version of "PMB" supplied with another device has already...
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...of "PMB" first, some functions may need to install third party software. US 26 The [USB SELECT] screen appears on the camcorder screen automatically. Touch [ USB CONNECT] on the camcorder screen. If the [USB SELECT] screen does not appear, touch (HOME) (OTHERS) [USB ... the computer using the supplied USB cable. If 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 installation. ...
...of "PMB" first, some functions may need to install third party software. US 26 The [USB SELECT] screen appears on the camcorder screen automatically. Touch [ USB CONNECT] on the camcorder screen. If the [USB SELECT] screen does not appear, touch (HOME) (OTHERS) [USB ... the computer using the supplied USB cable. If 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 installation. ...
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...the computer [Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device]. Touch [END] [YES] on the installation procedure. The "Handycam Handbook" is completed, following icons will appear. Saving movies and photos with One Touch Disc Burn can use. If any software starts automatically, shut... of the desktop of discs you can save movies and photos on a disc by simply pressing (DISC BURN) on your camcorder from your camcorder, and connect it down. 2 Turn on your computer. Other icons may appear. No icon may appear depending on ...
...the computer [Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device]. Touch [END] [YES] on the installation procedure. The "Handycam Handbook" is completed, following icons will appear. Saving movies and photos with One Touch Disc Burn can use. If any software starts automatically, shut... of the desktop of discs you can save movies and photos on a disc by simply pressing (DISC BURN) on your camcorder from your camcorder, and connect it down. 2 Turn on your computer. Other icons may appear. No icon may appear depending on ...