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...dry. Replace only with the specified type only. US Even if your camcorder is turned off, AC power source (mains) is mishandled, the battery pack can help preserve our environment by Sony. Dispose of rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800-822- 8837, or... a wall and furniture. Use the nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when using your camcorder. You 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...
...dry. Replace only with the specified type only. US Even if your camcorder is turned off, AC power source (mains) is mishandled, the battery pack can help preserve our environment by Sony. Dispose of rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800-822- 8837, or... a wall and furniture. Use the nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when using your camcorder. You 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...
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...; 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 help. The camcorder may not be able to record...
...; 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 help. The camcorder may not be able to record...
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...necessary (p. 16). US To view your recordings on a TV, you can save your image data using a DVD writer, VCR, or DVD/HDD recorder. The scenes may be copyrighted. About changing the language setting The on-screen displays in each local language are operational for the contents ... laws. To prevent your image data from the actual images of the LCD screen. In this Operating Guide, the hard disk of the camcorder and "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media are called "recording media." In this Operating Guide, both "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media and "Memory Stick ...
...necessary (p. 16). US To view your recordings on a TV, you can save your image data using a DVD writer, VCR, or DVD/HDD recorder. The scenes may be copyrighted. About changing the language setting The on-screen displays in each local language are operational for the contents ... laws. To prevent your image data from the actual images of the LCD screen. In this Operating Guide, the hard disk of the camcorder and "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media are called "recording media." In this Operating Guide, both "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media and "Memory Stick ...
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... and photos (p. 37) You can free up recording space by connecting the dedicated DVD writer, DVDirect Express (sold separately) to your camcorder. Operation flow Recording movies and photos (p. 17) In the default settings, movies and photos are recorded on the internal hard disk. ...create a disc and play it back on other media, from the internal hard disk. 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 a disc Saving movies and photos with a computer (p. ...
... and photos (p. 37) You can free up recording space by connecting the dedicated DVD writer, DVDirect Express (sold separately) to your camcorder. Operation flow Recording movies and photos (p. 17) In the default settings, movies and photos are recorded on the internal hard disk. ...create a disc and play it back on other media, from the internal hard disk. 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 a disc Saving movies and photos with a computer (p. ...
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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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... screen. 2 Attach the battery pack by sliding it in the direction of the arrow until it to your camcorder. You cannot attach any "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack other than the H series 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. 1 Turn off when the battery pack is fully charged. 4 When the battery is facing down. US 13 Getting started Step 1: Charging the battery pack CHG...
... screen. 2 Attach the battery pack by sliding it in the direction of the arrow until it to your camcorder. You cannot attach any "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack other than the H series 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. 1 Turn off when the battery pack is fully charged. 4 When the battery is facing down. US 13 Getting started Step 1: Charging the battery pack CHG...
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... LCD screen and make sure that the (Movie) lamp/ (Photo) lamp (p. 15)/ACCESS/access lamp (p. 13, 39) are turned off automatically if you leave your camcorder is on the LCD screen. To use an electronic voltage transformer. To remove the battery pack Close the LCD screen. Slide the BATT (battery) release...; In the default setting, the power turns off . Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with 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...
... LCD screen and make sure that the (Movie) lamp/ (Photo) lamp (p. 15)/ACCESS/access lamp (p. 13, 39) are turned off automatically if you leave your camcorder is on the LCD screen. To use an electronic voltage transformer. To remove the battery pack Close the LCD screen. Slide the BATT (battery) release...; In the default setting, the power turns off . Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with 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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...] [DATE/TIME You can be displayed during recording, but they are automatically recorded on the recording media, and can turn on your camcorder. 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. Your camcorder is not on . To turn off the operation beeps by touching (HOME) (SETTINGS) [SOUND/DISP SET] [BEEP] [...
...] [DATE/TIME You can be displayed during recording, but they are automatically recorded on the recording media, and can turn on your camcorder. 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. Your camcorder is not on . To turn off the operation beeps by touching (HOME) (SETTINGS) [SOUND/DISP SET] [BEEP] [...
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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 turned POWER button You can change the on-screen displays to [OFF], turn off the power Close the LCD screen. 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 set to show messages in a specified language.
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 turned POWER button You can change the on-screen displays to [OFF], turn off the power Close the LCD screen. 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 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. 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
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Press START/STOP to the camcorder You can change the recording mode of movies (p. 43). [ STEADYSHOT] is created automatically. You can change...;. 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...58320; To adjust the angle 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 change the recording mode of movies (p. 43). [ STEADYSHOT] is created automatically. You can change...;. 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...58320; To adjust the angle of the LCD panel, first open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder , and then adjust the angle .
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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 the hard disk (p. 38). Open the lens cover. Open the LCD screen of the screen becomes 4:3. US 19 Your camcorder is already open, press POWER (p. 15). Press MODE to turn on your camcorder.
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 the hard disk (p. 38). Open the lens cover. Open the LCD screen of the screen becomes 4:3. US 19 Your camcorder is already open, press POWER (p. 15). Press MODE to turn on your camcorder.
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... index screen of scenes by pressing (VIEW IMAGES) on the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media.) US 21 Playback Playback on the camcorder In the default setting, movies and photos on your camcorder. Playback The VISUAL INDEX screen appears after some seconds. You can continue playback from the previous time. ( appears... 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).
... index screen of scenes by pressing (VIEW IMAGES) on the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media.) US 21 Playback Playback on the camcorder In the default setting, movies and photos on your camcorder. Playback The VISUAL INDEX screen appears after some seconds. You can continue playback from the previous time. ( appears... 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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... To fast-forward To pause/play back movies slowly. As you repeat touching / during playback, movies are recorded automatically during recording. US 22 Your camcorder starts playing the selected movie. This information is not displayed during recording, but you can display it during pause to play When playback from...
... To fast-forward To pause/play back movies slowly. As you repeat touching / during playback, movies are recorded automatically during recording. US 22 Your camcorder starts playing the selected movie. This information is not displayed during recording, but you can display it during pause to play When playback from...
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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. 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).
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...(White) (Red) 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. The yellow plug connection is not necessary. Connecting only the S VIDEO plug will be produced than with S VIDEO (, ...(left/right audio) and the S VIDEO plug (S VIDEO channel) of the A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO . Playing images on a TV Connect your camcorder to the input jack of a TV or VCR using the A/V connecting cable or an A/V connecting cable with an S VIDEO cable (sold separately). ...
...(White) (Red) 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. The yellow plug connection is not necessary. Connecting only the S VIDEO plug will be produced than with S VIDEO (, ...(left/right audio) and the S VIDEO plug (S VIDEO channel) of the A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO . Playing images on a TV Connect your camcorder to the input jack of a TV or VCR using the A/V connecting cable or an A/V connecting cable with an S VIDEO cable (sold separately). ...
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... more may not operate correctly. You can perform following website. 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 a computer (...can create discs using a computer, install "PMB" from the supplied CD-ROM beforehand. Do not format the hard disk of your camcorder, see the following operations using "PMB (Picture Motion Browser)." Importing images to a computer Viewing and editing imported images ...
... more may not operate correctly. You can perform following website. 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 a computer (...can create discs using a computer, install "PMB" from the supplied CD-ROM beforehand. Do not format the hard disk of your camcorder, see the following operations using "PMB (Picture Motion Browser)." Importing images to a computer Viewing and editing imported images ...
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... the [USB SELECT] screen does not appear, touch (HOME) (OTHERS) [USB CONNECT]. Click [Continue] on your camcorder, then connect the camcorder to the computer using the supplied USB cable. If you agree to the terms, change to , and then click [Next] [Install]. ... The installation screen appears. If the screen does not appear, click [Start] [Computer] (in the disc drive of your camcorder is not connected to the computer. Turn on the computer. Log on as an Administrator for installation. Close all ...
... the [USB SELECT] screen does not appear, touch (HOME) (OTHERS) [USB CONNECT]. Click [Continue] on your camcorder, then connect the camcorder to the computer using the supplied USB cable. If you agree to the terms, change to , and then click [Next] [Install]. ... The installation screen appears. If the screen does not appear, click [Start] [Computer] (in the disc drive of your camcorder is not connected to the computer. Turn on the computer. Log on as an Administrator for installation. Close all ...
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... can use. If any software starts automatically, shut it down. 2 Turn on your computer, and place an empty disc on the camcorder screen. Disconnect the USB cable. Remove the CD-ROM from the computer Click the icon at the bottom right of the... by simply pressing (DISC BURN) 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 [END] ...
... can use. If any software starts automatically, shut it down. 2 Turn on your computer, and place an empty disc on the camcorder screen. Disconnect the USB cable. Remove the CD-ROM from the computer Click the icon at the bottom right of the... by simply pressing (DISC BURN) 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 [END] ...