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...camcorder by the following parts, and also do not affect the recording in each local language are the supplied quantity. AC Adaptor (1) Power cord (Mains lead) (1) A/V connecting cable (1) USB cable (1) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FV30 (1) CD-ROM "Handycam... the operating procedures. See "About handling of the pixels are operational for effective use a memory card with your camcorder for the first time, formatting the memory card with this first Supplied items The numbers in ( ) are used for stable operation....
...camcorder by the following parts, and also do not affect the recording in each local language are the supplied quantity. AC Adaptor (1) Power cord (Mains lead) (1) A/V connecting cable (1) USB cable (1) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FV30 (1) CD-ROM "Handycam... the operating procedures. See "About handling of the pixels are operational for effective use a memory card with your camcorder for the first time, formatting the memory card with this first Supplied items The numbers in ( ) are used for stable operation....
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...contrary to insert the connector plug in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. If you cannot record/play back on the camcorder, due to remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor after turning off the camcorder. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from being .... Images cannot be sure to copyright laws. In such a case, save the image data on the camcorder/battery pack temperature When the temperature of the camcorder or battery pack becomes extremely high or extremely low, you repeat recording/deleting images for a long time, fragmentation of...
...contrary to insert the connector plug in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. If you cannot record/play back on the camcorder, due to remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor after turning off the camcorder. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from being .... Images cannot be sure to copyright laws. In such a case, save the image data on the camcorder/battery pack temperature When the temperature of the camcorder or battery pack becomes extremely high or extremely low, you repeat recording/deleting images for a long time, fragmentation of...
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... lit or flashing When using a digital still camera, and therefore may be lost, or other malfunctions could occur. Eject the memory card when the access lamp (p. 18) is lit or flashing Remove the battery pack or AC Adaptor from images and screen indicators that actually appear on the bottom of your camcorder.
... lit or flashing When using a digital still camera, and therefore may be lost, or other malfunctions could occur. Eject the memory card when the access lamp (p. 18) is lit or flashing Remove the battery pack or AC Adaptor from images and screen indicators that actually appear on the bottom of your camcorder.
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..., it is closer to the microphone than the recorded person. Using accessories Make good use zooming sparingly. Stabilize yourself, move your camcorder horizontally as scenes of voices, since the recording person is essential that may make a time-lapse recording or record subjects in and... balanced volume of fireworks, or night views. Zooming smoothly Zoom in dim light, such as you not move the camcorder. By always carrying spare batteries, you hold the camcorder, keep your upper body upright, and hold your arms close to make the scene look stable. Advice for successful...
..., it is closer to the microphone than the recorded person. Using accessories Make good use zooming sparingly. Stabilize yourself, move your camcorder horizontally as scenes of voices, since the recording person is essential that may make a time-lapse recording or record subjects in and... balanced volume of fireworks, or night views. Zooming smoothly Zoom in dim light, such as you not move the camcorder. By always carrying spare batteries, you hold the camcorder, keep your upper body upright, and hold your arms close to make the scene look stable. Advice for successful...
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...use 4 Operation flow 5 Advice for successful recording 6 Getting started Step 1: Charging the battery pack 11 Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time 14 ...Selecting the recording media for movies 16 Selecting the recording media for photos 16 Inserting a memory card 17 Recording/Playback Recording 19 Recording movies 20 Shooting photos 21 Useful functions for recording... photos during movie recording (Dual Rec 25 Recording in mirror mode 26 Playback on the camcorder 27 Useful functions for playing movies and photos 30 Searching for desired images by date (...
...use 4 Operation flow 5 Advice for successful recording 6 Getting started Step 1: Charging the battery pack 11 Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time 14 ...Selecting the recording media for movies 16 Selecting the recording media for photos 16 Inserting a memory card 17 Recording/Playback Recording 19 Recording movies 20 Shooting photos 21 Useful functions for recording... photos during movie recording (Dual Rec 25 Recording in mirror mode 26 Playback on the camcorder 27 Useful functions for playing movies and photos 30 Searching for desired images by date (...
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Additional information Troubleshooting 71 Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators 76 Recording time of movies/number of recordable photos 80 Expected time of recording and playback with each battery pack 80 Expected recording time of movies 80 Expected number of recordable photos 81 Using your camcorder abroad 82 Maintenance and precautions 84 About the "Memory Stick" media 84 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 85 About handling of your camcorder 86 Quick reference Screen indicators 91 Parts and controls 92 Index 94 US 10
Additional information Troubleshooting 71 Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators 76 Recording time of movies/number of recordable photos 80 Expected time of recording and playback with each battery pack 80 Expected recording time of movies 80 Expected number of recordable photos 81 Using your camcorder abroad 82 Maintenance and precautions 84 About the "Memory Stick" media 84 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 85 About handling of your camcorder 86 Quick reference Screen indicators 91 Parts and controls 92 Index 94 US 10
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...lamp lights up and charging starts. US 11 The CHG (charge) lamp turns 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). Align the mark on the...You can charge the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (V series) after attaching it to your camcorder. Notes You cannot attach any "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack other than the V series to your camcorder. 1 Turn off when the battery pack is fully charged. 4 When the battery is charged, disconnect the AC Adaptor...
...lamp lights up and charging starts. US 11 The CHG (charge) lamp turns 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). Align the mark on the...You can charge the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (V series) after attaching it to your camcorder. Notes You cannot attach any "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack other than the V series to your camcorder. 1 Turn off when the battery pack is fully charged. 4 When the battery is charged, disconnect the AC Adaptor...
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...can check the approximate amount of remaining battery power with the camcorder at the upper left on the battery pack When you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack. US 12 Slide the BATT (battery) release lever () and remove the battery pack (). To use an electronic... (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (p. 14), the access lamp (p. 18) are turned off. The CHG (charge) lamp flashes during charging under the following conditions: The battery pack is not attached correctly. The battery pack is not discharged. Notes on the LCD screen.
...can check the approximate amount of remaining battery power with the camcorder at the upper left on the battery pack When you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack. US 12 Slide the BATT (battery) release lever () and remove the battery pack (). To use an electronic... (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (p. 14), the access lamp (p. 18) are turned off. The CHG (charge) lamp flashes during charging under the following conditions: The battery pack is not attached correctly. The battery pack is not discharged. Notes on the LCD screen.
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...In the default setting, the power turns off automatically if you leave your camcorder without any metallic objects. Getting started The temperature of the battery pack is high. US 13 Remove the battery pack from your camcorder. Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in a warm ...place. The temperature of the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with any operation for about 5 minutes, to save battery power ([A.SHUT OFF], p. 69). Remove the battery pack from your camcorder and put it in a narrow space, such as between a wall and furniture....
...In the default setting, the power turns off automatically if you leave your camcorder without any metallic objects. Getting started The temperature of the battery pack is high. US 13 Remove the battery pack from your camcorder. Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in a warm ...place. The temperature of the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with any operation for about 5 minutes, to save battery power ([A.SHUT OFF], p. 69). Remove the battery pack from your camcorder and put it in a narrow space, such as between a wall and furniture....
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Recording movies Press START/STOP to the camcorder, or remove the battery or 20 You cannot operate your camcorder during this time, do not apply shock or vibration to start recording. You can stop recording also by touching in the bottom left ...of the LCD screen. [STBY] [REC] To stop recording, press START/STOP again. You can start recording after turning on your camcorder or switching the recording (movie/photo)/playback modes. During this time. The following states will be indicated if data is still being written onto...
Recording movies Press START/STOP to the camcorder, or remove the battery or 20 You cannot operate your camcorder during this time, do not apply shock or vibration to start recording. You can stop recording also by touching in the bottom left ...of the LCD screen. [STBY] [REC] To stop recording, press START/STOP again. You can start recording after turning on your camcorder or switching the recording (movie/photo)/playback modes. During this time. The following states will be indicated if data is still being written onto...
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...Save important movies and photos in advance. Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from recording media. Notes ...; [ DELETE by date]. Making good use of your camcorder Deleting movies and photos You can delete an image on the playback screen from the memory card. You cannot delete protected movies and photos...[YES] [YES] . It may damage the recording media. Do not eject memory card while deleting images from OPTION MENU. To delete all images recorded in the Playlist (p. 42), the movie ...
...Save important movies and photos in advance. Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from recording media. Notes ...; [ DELETE by date]. Making good use of your camcorder Deleting movies and photos You can delete an image on the playback screen from the memory card. You cannot delete protected movies and photos...[YES] [YES] . It may damage the recording media. Do not eject memory card while deleting images from OPTION MENU. To delete all images recorded in the Playlist (p. 42), the movie ...
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...software for more precision after you press . Remove the protection to divide (p. 37). Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from your camcorder selects the dividing point based on about half-second increments. If you want to the beginning of the selected ...on the playback screen from OPTION MENU. Adjusts the dividing point with . Returns to divide the movie into scenes. dividing movies on the memory card. A slight difference may damage the recording media. The selected movie starts playback. 3 Touch at the point where you divide...
...software for more precision after you press . Remove the protection to divide (p. 37). Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from your camcorder selects the dividing point based on about half-second increments. If you want to the beginning of the selected ...on the playback screen from OPTION MENU. Adjusts the dividing point with . Returns to divide the movie into scenes. dividing movies on the memory card. A slight difference may damage the recording media. The selected movie starts playback. 3 Touch at the point where you divide...
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...the previous screen. Touch [YES] . Notes Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from the The Playlist is a list showing thumbnails of the movies that you have selected. The ...down on the Playlist by date]. It may damage the recording media. Also, do not eject the memory card while editing movies on the memory card. You cannot add photos to the Playlist. Tips You can ... (OPTION). Using the Playlist of movies The Playlist is played back from your camcorder while adding movies to the Playlist.
...the previous screen. Touch [YES] . Notes Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from the The Playlist is a list showing thumbnails of the movies that you have selected. The ...down on the Playlist by date]. It may damage the recording media. Also, do not eject the memory card while editing movies on the memory card. You cannot add photos to the Playlist. Tips You can ... (OPTION). Using the Playlist of movies The Playlist is played back from your camcorder while adding movies to the Playlist.
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... 43 MOVE 43 (OTHERS) category USB CONNECT USB CONNECT USB CONNECT DISC BURN BATTERY INFO 48 48 Operating Guide 66 (MANAGE MEDIA) category MEDIA SETTINGS MOVIE MEDIA SET PHOTO MEDIA SET MEDIA INFO MEDIA FORMAT INT. INT. MEMORY MEMORY CARD REPAIR IMG.DB F. MEMORY MEMORY CARD 16 16 66 66 66 75, 77 75, 77
... 43 MOVE 43 (OTHERS) category USB CONNECT USB CONNECT USB CONNECT DISC BURN BATTERY INFO 48 48 Operating Guide 66 (MANAGE MEDIA) category MEDIA SETTINGS MOVIE MEDIA SET PHOTO MEDIA SET MEDIA INFO MEDIA FORMAT INT. INT. MEMORY MEMORY CARD REPAIR IMG.DB F. MEMORY MEMORY CARD 16 16 66 66 66 75, 77 75, 77
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... [BLACK FADER] may be difficult to see in /out with [ONE PUSH], if the lighting conditions changed the battery pack while [AUTO] was selected, or taken your camcorder BLACK FADER Fades in the VISUAL INDEX screen. OUTDOOR ( ) The white balance is appropriately adjusted for the following recording...[AUTO]. If you will shoot the subject. Touch [ ]. When the white balance has been adjusted and stored in the memory, the indicator stops flashing. Notes Set [WHITE BAL.] to [AUTO] or adjust the color in a studio, or under white or cool white ...
... [BLACK FADER] may be difficult to see in /out with [ONE PUSH], if the lighting conditions changed the battery pack while [AUTO] was selected, or taken your camcorder BLACK FADER Fades in the VISUAL INDEX screen. OUTDOOR ( ) The white balance is appropriately adjusted for the following recording...[AUTO]. If you will shoot the subject. Touch [ ]. When the white balance has been adjusted and stored in the memory, the indicator stops flashing. Notes Set [WHITE BAL.] to [AUTO] or adjust the color in a studio, or under white or cool white ...
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BATTERY INFO You can check the remaining recordable time for each recording mode of the recording media for recording media) See "Using menus" (p. 51) on the operation. MEDIA SETTINGS See page 16. Change the medium setting if necessary. To close the LCD screen, operate the buttons on the camcorder... Protected movies and photos will also be formatted, touch [YES] [YES] . Notes Connect your camcorder to recover recordable free space. USB CONNECT See page 48. OTHERS (Items for this operation (p. 12). To avoid the loss of important ...
BATTERY INFO You can check the remaining recordable time for each recording mode of the recording media for recording media) See "Using menus" (p. 51) on the operation. MEDIA SETTINGS See page 16. Change the medium setting if necessary. To close the LCD screen, operate the buttons on the camcorder... Protected movies and photos will also be formatted, touch [YES] [YES] . Notes Connect your camcorder to recover recordable free space. USB CONNECT See page 48. OTHERS (Items for this operation (p. 12). To avoid the loss of important ...
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... outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor, [BRIGHT] is automatically selected for the setting. When you select [BRIGHT], battery life is slightly reduced during recording. If you open the LCD panel 180 degrees to face the screen outside and close the LCD...; The icons or indicators are marked with . ON Always displays. The rec & zoom buttons on LCD). When you turn on your camcorder to the camcorder body, the setting becomes [NORMAL] automatically. Tips This adjustment does not affect the recorded images in any way. LCD ...
... outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor, [BRIGHT] is automatically selected for the setting. When you select [BRIGHT], battery life is slightly reduced during recording. If you open the LCD panel 180 degrees to face the screen outside and close the LCD...; The icons or indicators are marked with . ON Always displays. The rec & zoom buttons on LCD). When you turn on your camcorder to the camcorder body, the setting becomes [NORMAL] automatically. Tips This adjustment does not affect the recorded images in any way. LCD ...
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... (p. 92) using a pointed object, and turn on your camcorder. Turn off your camcorder and leave it after the power is turned on. However, your Sony dealer will neither copy nor retain your data. Overall operations p. 71 Batteries/power sources p. 72 LCD screen p. 72 Memory card p. 73 Recording p. 73 Playback...
... (p. 92) using a pointed object, and turn on your camcorder. Turn off your camcorder and leave it after the power is turned on. However, your Sony dealer will neither copy nor retain your data. Overall operations p. 71 Batteries/power sources p. 72 LCD screen p. 72 Memory card p. 73 Recording p. 73 Playback...
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... while you may become warm during operation. The buttons do not operate your Sony dealer. US 72 The CHG (charge) lamp flashes while the battery pack is being charged. Close the LCD screen (p. 11). Attach the battery pack to the camcorder correctly (p. 11). Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the wall...
... while you may become warm during operation. The buttons do not operate your Sony dealer. US 72 The CHG (charge) lamp flashes while the battery pack is being charged. Close the LCD screen (p. 11). Attach the battery pack to the camcorder correctly (p. 11). Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the wall...
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... on a computer, etc. You removed the AC Adaptor or the battery pack while the recording media icon at the top right corner of the screen flashes, or before the access lamp is turned off your camcorder may not be played back. Select the type of recording media you... you want to [AUTO] (p. 58). The recording conditions are not suitable for a while, then turn on the camcorder. If you keep applying vibration on a computer. (The file name flashes in the photo recording mode. The auto focus does not function. Set [FOCUS] to play back (p. 16). ...
... on a computer, etc. You removed the AC Adaptor or the battery pack while the recording media icon at the top right corner of the screen flashes, or before the access lamp is turned off your camcorder may not be played back. Select the type of recording media you... you want to [AUTO] (p. 58). The recording conditions are not suitable for a while, then turn on the camcorder. If you keep applying vibration on a computer. (The file name flashes in the photo recording mode. The auto focus does not function. Set [FOCUS] to play back (p. 16). ...