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...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 cause undesired operation. US Even if your camcorder is turned off, AC power source (mains) is subject to the following cautions. Do... occurs while using the AC Adaptor. This Class B digital apparatus complies with the specified type only. Read this before operating your camcorder Before operating the unit, please read this device must accept any interference received, including interference that can burst, cause a fire or...
...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 cause undesired operation. US Even if your camcorder is turned off, AC power source (mains) is subject to the following cautions. Do... occurs while using the AC Adaptor. This Class B digital apparatus complies with the specified type only. Read this before operating your camcorder Before operating the unit, please read this device must accept any interference received, including interference that can burst, cause a fire or...
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... 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 a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules. The camcorder may be...
... 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 a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules. The camcorder may be...
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... of the computer. However, there may vary depending on a disc such as "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. You will find the "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) on external media periodically. To view your image data using extremely high-precision technology, so over 99.99% of data occurs on ...the recording media. Unauthorized recording of the camcorder and "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media are called "recording media." In this manual The images of the LCD screen used for...
... of the computer. However, there may vary depending on a disc such as "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. You will find the "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) on external media periodically. To view your image data using extremely high-precision technology, so over 99.99% of data occurs on ...the recording media. Unauthorized recording of the camcorder and "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media are called "recording media." In this manual The images of the LCD screen used for...
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... You can create a disc and play it back 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 a disc with a DVD writer or recorder (p. 31) Operating by the camcorder screen, you have saved on your camcorder. Deleting movies and photos (p. 37) You can free up recording space by deleting movies and photos that you can ...
... You can create a disc and play it back 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 a disc with a DVD writer or recorder (p. 31) Operating by the camcorder screen, you have saved on your camcorder. Deleting movies and photos (p. 37) You can free up recording space by deleting movies and photos that you can ...
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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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...outlet (wall socket) You can charge the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (H series) after attaching 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 facing down. The CHG (charge) lamp turns ... clicks. 3 Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord (mains lead) to your camcorder. 1 Turn off your camcorder by closing the LCD screen. 2 Attach the battery pack by sliding it in the direction of your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket). Be sure that the mark...
...outlet (wall socket) You can charge the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (H series) after attaching 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 facing down. The CHG (charge) lamp turns ... clicks. 3 Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord (mains lead) to your camcorder. 1 Turn off your camcorder by closing the LCD screen. 2 Attach the battery pack by sliding it in the direction of your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket). Be sure that the mark...
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... on the LCD screen. 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. US 14 Slide the BATT (battery) release lever and remove the battery pack . Notes on the battery pack ... . 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 same ...
... on the LCD screen. 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. US 14 Slide the BATT (battery) release lever and remove the battery pack . Notes on the battery pack ... . 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 same ...
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... LANG] [CLOCK SET]. 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 open, press POWER. When an item is turned on. To turn off the operation beeps by touching (HOME) ...displayed during playback. POWER button (Movie): To record movies (Photo): To record photos 2 Select the desired geographical area with / , then touch [NEXT]. Your camcorder is not on the LCD screen. To set [DST SET] or [SUMMERTIME] to [ON], the clock advances 1 hour. The date and...
... LANG] [CLOCK SET]. 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 open, press POWER. When an item is turned on. To turn off the operation beeps by touching (HOME) ...displayed during playback. POWER button (Movie): To record movies (Photo): To record photos 2 Select the desired geographical area with / , then touch [NEXT]. Your camcorder is not on the LCD screen. To set [DST SET] or [SUMMERTIME] to [ON], the clock advances 1 hour. The date and...
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Changing the language setting You can turn off your camcorder 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. To turn off your camcorder also by pressing POWER.
Changing the language setting You can turn off your camcorder 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. To turn off your camcorder also by pressing POWER.
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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. 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).
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.... US 18 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 ..., the next movie file is set to [ON] 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. 38)....
.... US 18 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 ..., the next movie file is set to [ON] 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. 38)....
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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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...VISUAL INDEX screen appears after some seconds. You can continue playback from the previous time. ( appears on the photo recorded on your camcorder. Playing movies Open the LCD screen of recording dates Next To return to recording mode appears with , you... touch 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 the LCD screen as well. Touch the (Movie) tab a desired movie...
...VISUAL INDEX screen appears after some seconds. You can continue playback from the previous time. ( appears on the photo recorded on your camcorder. Playing movies Open the LCD screen of recording dates Next To return to recording mode appears with , you... touch 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 the LCD screen as well. Touch the (Movie) tab a desired movie...
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Your camcorder starts playing the selected movie. This information is not displayed during recording, but you can display it during playback by touching (HOME) (SETTINGS) [...
Your camcorder starts playing the selected movie. This information is not displayed during recording, but you can display it during playback by touching (HOME) (SETTINGS) [...
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Your camcorder displays the selected photo. 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). 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. 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). 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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... 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 S VIDEO (, sold separately). Connect your... A/V connecting cable or an A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO . The yellow plug connection is not necessary. Playing images on your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 14). Connect the white and red plugs (left/right audio...
... 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 S VIDEO (, sold separately). Connect your... A/V connecting cable or an A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO . The yellow plug connection is not necessary. Playing images on your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 14). Connect the white and red plugs (left/right audio...
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...a computer Preparing a computer Saving movies and photos with a computer (Windows) You can create discs using a Macintosh computer connected to your camcorder, see the following type with all computer environments is not assured. *1 Standard installation is necessary to have been installed in order, from ... is necessary for OS should be necessary when creating DVD discs. 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-...
...a computer Preparing a computer Saving movies and photos with a computer (Windows) You can create discs using a Macintosh computer connected to your camcorder, see the following type with all computer environments is not assured. *1 Standard installation is necessary to have been installed in order, from ... is necessary for OS should be necessary when creating DVD discs. 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-...
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... the computer using the supplied USB cable. 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 CONNECT]. ... Read the terms of the license agreement carefully. 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. ...
... the computer using the supplied USB cable. 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 CONNECT]. ... Read the terms of the license agreement carefully. 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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... function, you can use. If any software starts automatically, shut it down. 2 Turn on the installation procedure. The "Handycam Handbook" is completed, following icons will appear. When the installation is not installed in this procedure (p. 45). Creating a disc with one touch ...you can be saved on a disc automatically. Install "PMB" beforehand (p. 25), however, do not start "PMB." Connect your camcorder to the computer using the AC Adaptor supplied for the type of the computer [Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device]. Touch [...
... function, you can use. If any software starts automatically, shut it down. 2 Turn on the installation procedure. The "Handycam Handbook" is completed, following icons will appear. When the installation is not installed in this procedure (p. 45). Creating a disc with one touch ...you can be saved on a disc automatically. Install "PMB" beforehand (p. 25), however, do not start "PMB." Connect your camcorder to the computer using the AC Adaptor supplied for the type of the computer [Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device]. Touch [...