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... dropping or stepping on the product means it while connected to charge the battery pack using a genuine Sony battery charger or a device that can help preserve our environment by Sony. Dispose of used rechargeable batteries to the following cautions. Do not disassemble. ...recyclable. UL is mishandled, the battery pack can burst, cause a fire or even chemical burns. Read this before operating your camcorder Before operating the unit, please read this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may result. AC Adaptor Do not...
... dropping or stepping on the product means it while connected to charge the battery pack using a genuine Sony battery charger or a device that can help preserve our environment by Sony. Dispose of used rechargeable batteries to the following cautions. Do not disassemble. ...recyclable. UL is mishandled, the battery pack can burst, cause a fire or even chemical burns. Read this before operating your camcorder Before operating the unit, please read this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may result. AC Adaptor Do not...
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... 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" (This manual) (1) See page 39 for "Memory Stick" media you may not be able to the protection features of the camcorder...
... 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" (This manual) (1) See page 39 for "Memory Stick" media you may not be able to the protection features of the camcorder...
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... TV color systems differ depending on external media periodically. Change the screen language before using a DVD writer, VCR, or DVD/HDD recorder. US Images cannot be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in each local language ...In such a case, save all your computer. On recording Before starting to record, test the recording function to a malfunction of the camcorder and "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media are called "recording media." In this manual The images of the LCD screen used for...
... TV color systems differ depending on external media periodically. Change the screen language before using a DVD writer, VCR, or DVD/HDD recorder. US Images cannot be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in each local language ...In such a case, save all your computer. On recording Before starting to record, test the recording function to a malfunction 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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... 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 your camcorder. US 10 Playing movies and photos (p. 21) Playing 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 change the recording ...
... 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 your camcorder. US 10 Playing movies and photos (p. 21) Playing 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 change the recording ...
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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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... charged. 4 When the battery is charged, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack of the arrow until it in the direction of your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket). Be sure that the mark on charging, recording and playing time. The CHG (charge) lamp turns... off your camcorder by closing the LCD screen. 2 Attach the battery pack by sliding it clicks. 3 Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord (mains lead) to your...
... charged. 4 When the battery is charged, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack of the arrow until it in the direction of your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket). Be sure that the mark on charging, recording and playing time. The CHG (charge) lamp turns... off your camcorder by closing the LCD screen. 2 Attach the battery pack by sliding it clicks. 3 Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord (mains lead) to your...
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... AC Adaptor supplied 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 ...(Photo) lamp (p. 15)/ACCESS/access lamp (p. 13, 39) are turned off. Do not short-circuit the DC plug of remaining battery power with your camcorder without any metallic objects. US 14 Charging the battery pack abroad You can check the approximate amount of the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with...
... AC Adaptor supplied 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 ...(Photo) lamp (p. 15)/ACCESS/access lamp (p. 13, 39) are turned off. Do not short-circuit the DC plug of remaining battery power with your camcorder without any metallic objects. US 14 Charging the battery pack abroad You can check the approximate amount of the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with...
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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. Your camcorder is turned on. To turn off the operation beeps by touching (HOME) (SETTINGS) [SOUND/DISP SET] [BEEP]... / , then touch [NEXT]. 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 touch...
... CODE] [DATE/TIME You can be displayed during recording, but they are automatically recorded on the recording media, and can turn on your camcorder. Your camcorder is turned on. To turn off the operation beeps by touching (HOME) (SETTINGS) [SOUND/DISP SET] [BEEP]... / , then touch [NEXT]. 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 touch...
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To 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 your camcorder also by pressing POWER. Touch (HOME) (SETTINGS) [CLOCK/ LANG] [ LANGUAGE SET] a desired language US 16 Changing the language setting You can turn off the power Close the LCD screen. 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 by pressing POWER. When [POWER ON BY LCD] is turned POWER button You can change the on-screen displays to [OFF], turn off your camcorder also by pressing POWER. Touch (HOME) (SETTINGS) [CLOCK/ LANG] [ LANGUAGE SET] a desired language US 16 Changing the language setting You can turn off the power Close the LCD screen. 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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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 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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...zoom lever. 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 ...ON] in mirror mode. 90 degrees (max.) 180 degrees (max.) 90 degrees to start recording. Press START/STOP to the camcorder You can increase the zooming level by touching (HOME) (SETTINGS) [MOVIE SETTINGS] [DIGITAL ZOOM] the desired setting...
...zoom lever. 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 ...ON] in mirror mode. 90 degrees (max.) 180 degrees (max.) 90 degrees to start recording. Press START/STOP to the camcorder You can increase the zooming level by touching (HOME) (SETTINGS) [MOVIE SETTINGS] [DIGITAL ZOOM] the desired setting...
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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 turned on. To turn on your camcorder. Your camcorder 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 when the LCD screen is turned on. To turn on your camcorder. Your camcorder 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
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... INDEX screen appears after some seconds. You can continue playback from the previous time. ( appears on the photo recorded 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 scenes (Face Index...) To the list of your camcorder when the LCD screen is already open, press POWER (p. 15). Press (VIEW IMAGES). Playing movies Open the LCD screen of ...
... INDEX screen appears after some seconds. You can continue playback from the previous time. ( appears on the photo recorded 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 scenes (Face Index...) To the list of your camcorder when the LCD screen is already open, press POWER (p. 15). Press (VIEW IMAGES). Playing movies Open the LCD screen of ...
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... adjust with / . You can turn on or off the on-screen display by pressing DISP located on the VISUAL INDEX screen. 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 ...
... adjust with / . You can turn on or off the on-screen display by pressing DISP located on the VISUAL INDEX screen. 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 ...
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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. 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.
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. 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.
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... or [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 S VIDEO . The yellow plug connection is not necessary. IN ... by using an A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (, sold separately). Connect your camcorder to the input jack of the TV. Play back movies and photos on a TV Connect your camcorder to the input jack of a TV or VCR using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. ...
... or [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 S VIDEO . The yellow plug connection is not necessary. IN ... by using an A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (, sold separately). Connect your camcorder to the input jack of the TV. Play back movies and photos on a TV Connect your camcorder to the input jack of a TV or VCR using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. ...
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... "PMB" from the computer and then re-install it in order, from a computer. Your camcorder may be met. To process photos using a Macintosh computer connected to your camcorder, see the following operations using "PMB (Picture Motion Browser)." Importing images to a computer Viewing and ... be necessary when creating DVD discs. If you install a US 25 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 ...
... "PMB" from the computer and then re-install it in order, from a computer. Your camcorder may be met. To process photos using a Macintosh computer connected to your camcorder, see the following operations using "PMB (Picture Motion Browser)." Importing images to a computer Viewing and ... be necessary when creating DVD discs. If you install a US 25 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 ...
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.... Restart the computer if required 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...; 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 installation. Close ...
.... Restart the computer if required 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...; 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 installation. Close ...
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... and photos with one touch (One Touch Disc Burn) You can use. If any software starts automatically, shut it down. 2 Turn on your camcorder, and connect it to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the USB cable. Movies and photos recorded on your... yet been saved with One Touch Disc Burn can be saved on the camcorder screen. Disconnect the USB cable. To disconnect your camcorder from your computer. Other icons may appear. No icon may appear depending on your camcorder. When the installation is not installed in this operation (p. 14). ...
... and photos with one touch (One Touch Disc Burn) You can use. If any software starts automatically, shut it down. 2 Turn on your camcorder, and connect it to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the USB cable. Movies and photos recorded on your... yet been saved with One Touch Disc Burn can be saved on the camcorder screen. Disconnect the USB cable. To disconnect your camcorder from your computer. Other icons may appear. No icon may appear depending on your camcorder. When the installation is not installed in this operation (p. 14). ...