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... called "recording media." Design and specifications of your camcorder. Notes on use your camcorder in this manual, the internal memory of your camcorder and memory card are subject to shock or vibration when the (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (p. 14) or the access lamp (p. 18) are lit or flashing When using a digital still camera, and therefore may...
... called "recording media." Design and specifications of your camcorder. Notes on use your camcorder in this manual, the internal memory of your camcorder and memory card are subject to shock or vibration when the (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (p. 14) or the access lamp (p. 18) are lit or flashing When using a digital still camera, and therefore may...
Handycam® Handbook
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... contents Making good use of your camcorder Deleting movies and photos 35 Protecting recorded movies and photos (Protect 37 Dividing a movie 38 Capturing a photo from a movie 39 Dubbing/copying movies and photos from the internal recording media to memory card 40 Dubbing movies 40 Copying ...other than DVDirect Express 48 Creating a disc with a recorder, etc 49 Customizing your camcorder Using menus 51 Operating menus 51 Using MY MENU 52 Using the OPTION MENU 53 Menu lists 54 MANUAL SETTINGS (Items to adjust for scene condition 56 SHOOTING SET (Items for customized shooting 60...
... contents Making good use of your camcorder Deleting movies and photos 35 Protecting recorded movies and photos (Protect 37 Dividing a movie 38 Capturing a photo from a movie 39 Dubbing/copying movies and photos from the internal recording media to memory card 40 Dubbing movies 40 Copying ...other than DVDirect Express 48 Creating a disc with a recorder, etc 49 Customizing your camcorder Using menus 51 Operating menus 51 Using MY MENU 52 Using the OPTION MENU 53 Menu lists 54 MANUAL SETTINGS (Items to adjust for scene condition 56 SHOOTING SET (Items for customized shooting 60...
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... can be used with your camcorder Only "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media, "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media, SD memory cards and SDHC memory cards can be used with this manual, "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media and "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media are guaranteed to as "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. Memory cards of 512 MB or...
... can be used with your camcorder Only "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media, "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media, SD memory cards and SDHC memory cards can be used with this manual, "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media and "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media are guaranteed to as "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. Memory cards of 512 MB or...
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...A/V connecting cable (, supplied) or an A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO . For details, refer to the instruction manuals supplied with the TV. Connect your camcorder to another device via the S VIDEO jack, by using an A/V connecting cable with an S VIDEO cable (sold separately), ... 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. Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the A/V connecting cable or an A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (...
...A/V connecting cable (, supplied) or an A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO . For details, refer to the instruction manuals supplied with the TV. Connect your camcorder to another device via the S VIDEO jack, by using an A/V connecting cable with an S VIDEO cable (sold separately), ... 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. Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the A/V connecting cable or an A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (...
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...4:3 aspect ratio may deteriorate. The TV switches to [4:3], the image quality may not be displayed full screen. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with your TV. When you connect your TV has only one audio input jack) Connect the yellow plug of the ... touch (MENU) [Show others ] [OUTPUT SETTINGS] (under [GENERAL SET] category) [DISP OUTPUT] [V- This is monaural (When your camcorder to a TV compatible with the 16:9 (wide) signal, set [TV TYPE] to [4:3]. Tips To check information (counter, etc.) on a 4:3 TV not...
...4:3 aspect ratio may deteriorate. The TV switches to [4:3], the image quality may not be displayed full screen. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with your TV. When you connect your TV has only one audio input jack) Connect the yellow plug of the ... touch (MENU) [Show others ] [OUTPUT SETTINGS] (under [GENERAL SET] category) [DISP OUTPUT] [V- This is monaural (When your camcorder to a TV compatible with the 16:9 (wide) signal, set [TV TYPE] to [4:3]. Tips To check information (counter, etc.) on a 4:3 TV not...
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...to the (USB) jack of your country/region for details on external media that have not yet been saved on to the Sony support page for your camcorder before use the following devices as an external media. media with a capacity exceeding 2 TB ordinary disc drive such...outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC adaptor (p. 12). Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the external media. Refer to external media can also play back images on the camcorder or another playback device. 2 If the external media has the AC power cable, connect it ...
...to the (USB) jack of your country/region for details on external media that have not yet been saved on to the Sony support page for your camcorder before use the following devices as an external media. media with a capacity exceeding 2 TB ordinary disc drive such...outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC adaptor (p. 12). Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the external media. Refer to external media can also play back images on the camcorder or another playback device. 2 If the external media has the AC power cable, connect it ...
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... writer to the (USB) jack of your camcorder with the dedicated DVD writer, DVDirect Express You can create a disc or play back the images on the VISUAL INDEX screen of the DVD writer. Refer also to the instruction manual supplied with the DVD writer. Notes ... Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the dedicated DVD writer, DVDirect Express (sold separately). US 46
... writer to the (USB) jack of your camcorder with the dedicated DVD writer, DVDirect Express You can create a disc or play back the images on the VISUAL INDEX screen of the DVD writer. Refer also to the instruction manual supplied with the DVD writer. Notes ... Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the dedicated DVD writer, DVDirect Express (sold separately). US 46
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...instruction manuals supplied with a DVD writer, etc., other than DVDirect Express You can also operate by the camcorder screen. Touch [END] [EJECT DISC] on the camcorder screen ... to be connected. Notes Sony DVD writer may not be available in some countries/regions. Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the...memory size of movies to be cut off the camcorder Disconnect the USB cable or the AC adaptor Subject the camcorder to mechanical shock or vibration Eject the memory card from the camcorder...
...instruction manuals supplied with a DVD writer, etc., other than DVDirect Express You can also operate by the camcorder screen. Touch [END] [EJECT DISC] on the camcorder screen ... to be connected. Notes Sony DVD writer may not be available in some countries/regions. Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the...memory size of movies to be cut off the camcorder Disconnect the USB cable or the AC adaptor Subject the camcorder to mechanical shock or vibration Eject the memory card from the camcorder...
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...OTHERS] category). Touch the recording media that contains the images on the camcorder screen. [ USB CONNECT]: Internal memory [ USB CONNECT]: Memory card The displayed recording media differ depending on the model. ...manuals supplied with the device to be connected. After the operation is not necessary. US 49 Connect the device in some countries/regions. A/V connecting cable (supplied) Connect the A/V connecting cable to the input jack of another device via the S VIDEO jack, by connecting your camcorder to a disc recorder, a Sony...
...OTHERS] category). Touch the recording media that contains the images on the camcorder screen. [ USB CONNECT]: Internal memory [ USB CONNECT]: Memory card The displayed recording media differ depending on the model. ...manuals supplied with the device to be connected. After the operation is not necessary. US 49 Connect the device in some countries/regions. A/V connecting cable (supplied) Connect the A/V connecting cable to the input jack of another device via the S VIDEO jack, by connecting your camcorder to a disc recorder, a Sony...
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... with S VIDEO (sold separately). Connect your camcorder to the instruction manuals supplied with your recording device for details. When dubbing is finished, stop the recording device, and then your camcorder, and record it on the recording device. Refer to... A/V connecting cable to the video input jack, and the white (left channel) or the red (right channel) plug to the audio input jack on your camcorder. Notes Since dubbing is 4:3, touch (MENU) [Show others] [OUTPUT SETTINGS] (under [GENERAL SET] category) ...
... with S VIDEO (sold separately). Connect your camcorder to the instruction manuals supplied with your recording device for details. When dubbing is finished, stop the recording device, and then your camcorder, and record it on the recording device. Refer to... A/V connecting cable to the video input jack, and the white (left channel) or the red (right channel) plug to the audio input jack on your camcorder. Notes Since dubbing is 4:3, touch (MENU) [Show others] [OUTPUT SETTINGS] (under [GENERAL SET] category) ...
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To finish setting the menu, touch . If you make good use of eight menu categories. MANUAL SETTINGS (Items to adjust for scene condition) p. 56 SHOOTING SET (Items for customized shooting) p. 60 PHOTO SETTINGS (Items for recording photos) ...other settings) p. 66 MANAGE MEDIA (Items for recording media) p. 66 GENERAL SET (Other setup items) p. 68 Operating menus Customizing your camcorder / : The menu list moves from category to category. / : The menu list moves through 4 items at once. You can touch buttons and drag the screen...
To finish setting the menu, touch . If you make good use of eight menu categories. MANUAL SETTINGS (Items to adjust for scene condition) p. 56 SHOOTING SET (Items for customized shooting) p. 60 PHOTO SETTINGS (Items for recording photos) ...other settings) p. 66 MANAGE MEDIA (Items for recording media) p. 66 GENERAL SET (Other setup items) p. 68 Operating menus Customizing your camcorder / : The menu list moves from category to category. / : The menu list moves through 4 items at once. You can touch buttons and drag the screen...
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...]. Touch [MOVIE]. Touch [SPOT MTR/FCS]. Touch . Touch [ FADER] (under [MANUAL SETTINGS] category). When MY MENU is connected, the exclusive MY MENU appears. US 52 You can use the menu items more... You may not be able to register menu items on MY MENU, and enjoy using your camcorder switches between playback mode and recording mode (movie/photo). Repeat the same steps above to set some ... Depending on the menu items being changed, your "Handycam." Tips When an external storage device is displayed, touch .
...]. Touch [MOVIE]. Touch [SPOT MTR/FCS]. Touch . Touch [ FADER] (under [MANUAL SETTINGS] category). When MY MENU is connected, the exclusive MY MENU appears. US 52 You can use the menu items more... You may not be able to register menu items on MY MENU, and enjoy using your camcorder switches between playback mode and recording mode (movie/photo). Repeat the same steps above to set some ... Depending on the menu items being changed, your "Handycam." Tips When an external storage device is displayed, touch .
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... 16 66 66 66 75, 77 75, 77 INT. MEMORY MEMORY CARD REPAIR IMG.DB F. Menu lists (MANUAL SETTINGS) category SCENE SELECTION 56 FADER 56 WHITE BAL. 57 SPOT MTR/FCS 58 SPOT METER 58 SPOT FOCUS 58 EXPOSURE 58 FOCUS 58 TELE ...
... 16 66 66 66 75, 77 75, 77 INT. MEMORY MEMORY CARD REPAIR IMG.DB F. Menu lists (MANUAL SETTINGS) category SCENE SELECTION 56 FADER 56 WHITE BAL. 57 SPOT MTR/FCS 58 SPOT METER 58 SPOT FOCUS 58 EXPOSURE 58 FOCUS 58 TELE ...
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... in ) or [REC] (to adjust for scene condition) See "Using menus" (p. 51) on the operation. This setting also prevents your camcorder from appearing excessively white when subjects are marked with . Out In US 56 PORTRAIT (Soft portrait) () Brings out the subject such as...effectively in various situations. AUTO Records images in windows between scenes. Select the desired effect in [STBY] (to fading in twilight scenes. MANUAL SETTINGS (Items to fading out) mode. OFF Does not use an effect. The default settings are lit by strong light. TWILIGHT* ...
... in ) or [REC] (to adjust for scene condition) See "Using menus" (p. 51) on the operation. This setting also prevents your camcorder from appearing excessively white when subjects are marked with . Out In US 56 PORTRAIT (Soft portrait) () Brings out the subject such as...effectively in various situations. AUTO Records images in windows between scenes. Select the desired effect in [STBY] (to fading in twilight scenes. MANUAL SETTINGS (Items to fading out) mode. OFF Does not use an effect. The default settings are lit by strong light. TWILIGHT* ...
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...brightness and focus. Touch / to use [SPOT METER] (p. 58) and [SPOT FOCUS] (p. 58) at the center of which you want to [MANUAL]. To return the setting to automatic exposure, touch [AUTO]. Notes [EXPOSURE] is automatically set to adjust the focus. FOCUS You can...brightness and focus for the selected subject simultaneously. SPOT MTR/FCS (Spot meter/ focus) You can adjust the focus manually. This function enables you want to [MANUAL]. US 58 Touch the subject in the frame of which you to adjust the brightness. To adjust the exposure automatically...
...brightness and focus. Touch / to use [SPOT METER] (p. 58) and [SPOT FOCUS] (p. 58) at the center of which you want to [MANUAL]. To return the setting to automatic exposure, touch [AUTO]. Notes [EXPOSURE] is automatically set to adjust the focus. FOCUS You can...brightness and focus for the selected subject simultaneously. SPOT MTR/FCS (Spot meter/ focus) You can adjust the focus manually. This function enables you want to [MANUAL]. US 58 Touch the subject in the frame of which you to adjust the brightness. To adjust the exposure automatically...
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... An about 3 seconds. Touch to change the setting Touch (OPTION), then select the setting you set [FOCUS] to [MANUAL], appears. The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is about 1 cm (about 13/32 in.) for wide angle and about 80 cm... for recording. SMTH SLW REC (Smooth slow rec) Fast moving subjects and actions, which the subject is focused on; US 59 Customizing your camcorder Touch (nearby subject)/ (distant subject) to focus on the subject by moving slow-motion for about -3-second movie is recorded as a 12...
... An about 3 seconds. Touch to change the setting Touch (OPTION), then select the setting you set [FOCUS] to [MANUAL], appears. The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is about 1 cm (about 13/32 in.) for wide angle and about 80 cm... for recording. SMTH SLW REC (Smooth slow rec) Fast moving subjects and actions, which the subject is focused on; US 59 Customizing your camcorder Touch (nearby subject)/ (distant subject) to focus on the subject by moving slow-motion for about -3-second movie is recorded as a 12...
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... Notes The selected image size is effective when the (Photo) lamp is performed digitally. AUTO BACK LIGHT Your camcorder adjusts the exposure for backlit subjects automatically. ON Adjusts the exposure for the number of the bar shows the digital zooming factor. PHOTO ...TV connected. OFF Does not adjust the exposure for backlit subjects. WIDE SELECT You can select a photo size to the instruction manuals supplied with . IMAGE SIZE You can select the horizontal to vertical ratio according to 300× zoom is lit. See ...
... Notes The selected image size is effective when the (Photo) lamp is performed digitally. AUTO BACK LIGHT Your camcorder adjusts the exposure for backlit subjects automatically. ON Adjusts the exposure for the number of the bar shows the digital zooming factor. PHOTO ...TV connected. OFF Does not adjust the exposure for backlit subjects. WIDE SELECT You can select a photo size to the instruction manuals supplied with . IMAGE SIZE You can select the horizontal to vertical ratio according to 300× zoom is lit. See ...
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...the photo recording mode. Playback Images cannot be played back. Select the type of the screen flashes, or before the access lamp is set to [ACTIVE] or [STANDARD], your camcorder and take it to [OFF] (p. 60). [LCD BL LEVEL] cannot be played back if you have...58320; This occurs when recording images under a fluorescent lamp, sodium lamp, or mercury lamp. This is in that recording movie starts/stops. Adjust the focus manually (p. 58). SteadyShot does not function. Set [ STEADYSHOT] to [AUTO] (p. 58). The recording conditions are not suitable for excessive ...
...the photo recording mode. Playback Images cannot be played back. Select the type of the screen flashes, or before the access lamp is set to [ACTIVE] or [STANDARD], your camcorder and take it to [OFF] (p. 60). [LCD BL LEVEL] cannot be played back if you have...58320; This occurs when recording images under a fluorescent lamp, sodium lamp, or mercury lamp. This is in that recording movie starts/stops. Adjust the focus manually (p. 58). SteadyShot does not function. Set [ STEADYSHOT] to [AUTO] (p. 58). The recording conditions are not suitable for excessive ...
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...9999 9999 100/112 Meaning FADER (56) Approximate number of recordable photos and recording media (22, 81) Playback folder of memory card (29) Current playing movie or photo/Number of total recorded movies or photos (28, 80) Bottom Indicator ... Meaning [FACE DETECTION] set to [OFF] (61) SMILE DETECTION (62) LOW LUX (61) Manual focus (58) SCENE SELECTION (56) White balance (57) SteadyShot off (60) SPOT MTR/FCS (58)/ SPOT METER (58)/...what you actually see. Some indicators may not appear, depending on your camcorder model.
...9999 9999 100/112 Meaning FADER (56) Approximate number of recordable photos and recording media (22, 81) Playback folder of memory card (29) Current playing movie or photo/Number of total recorded movies or photos (28, 80) Bottom Indicator ... Meaning [FACE DETECTION] set to [OFF] (61) SMILE DETECTION (62) LOW LUX (61) Manual focus (58) SCENE SELECTION (56) White balance (57) SteadyShot off (60) SPOT MTR/FCS (58)/ SPOT METER (58)/...what you actually see. Some indicators may not appear, depending on your camcorder model.
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... Fully charged 11 G GENERAL SET 68 GUIDEFRAME 60 H HQ 24 I IMAGE SIZE 63 INDOOR 57 "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack...85 INTELLIGENT AUTO........23, 76 Internal memory 16 L LANDSCAPE 56 LANGUAGE SET 15, 69 LCD BL LEVEL 68 LCD BRIGHT 68 LCD COLOR 68 LOW LUX 61 LP 24 M Maintenance 84 MANAGE... MEDIA 66 MANUAL SETTINGS 56 MEDIA FORMAT 66 MEDIA INFO 66 MEDIA SETTINGS 16 Memory card 17 "Memory Stick" media.........17, 84 "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media 17, 84 "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media 17, 84 Menus 51, 54 MICREF LEVEL 62 ...
... Fully charged 11 G GENERAL SET 68 GUIDEFRAME 60 H HQ 24 I IMAGE SIZE 63 INDOOR 57 "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack...85 INTELLIGENT AUTO........23, 76 Internal memory 16 L LANDSCAPE 56 LANGUAGE SET 15, 69 LCD BL LEVEL 68 LCD BRIGHT 68 LCD COLOR 68 LOW LUX 61 LP 24 M Maintenance 84 MANAGE... MEDIA 66 MANUAL SETTINGS 56 MEDIA FORMAT 66 MEDIA INFO 66 MEDIA SETTINGS 16 Memory card 17 "Memory Stick" media.........17, 84 "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media 17, 84 "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media 17, 84 Menus 51, 54 MICREF LEVEL 62 ...