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...8 mm and Hi8 , Digital8 video cassettes in the EMC Directive for details. If you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your camcorder. However, there may be contrary to rain or moisture. b Notice If static electricity or electromagnetism causes data transfer to qualified personnel only...with the limits set out in Digital8 system only on your nearest Sony service station. 2 FOR CUSTOMERS IN EUROPE ATTENTION The electromagnetic fields at the specific frequencies may influence the picture and sound of this camcorder. To view your safety and convenience. Notes on the LCD ...
...8 mm and Hi8 , Digital8 video cassettes in the EMC Directive for details. If you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your camcorder. However, there may be contrary to rain or moisture. b Notice If static electricity or electromagnetism causes data transfer to qualified personnel only...with the limits set out in Digital8 system only on your nearest Sony service station. 2 FOR CUSTOMERS IN EUROPE ATTENTION The electromagnetic fields at the specific frequencies may influence the picture and sound of this camcorder. To view your safety and convenience. Notes on the LCD ...
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...this manual are captured using a digital still camera, and thus may appear different from a Windows XP computer. Change the screen language before using your camcorder correctly. Touch the button on the LCD screen. • Be careful not to support it. • Do not aim at dusk. Then, ... wrong direction, the terminal may be sure to insert the connector plug in the following parts. Note on connecting other device Before connecting your camcorder. Notes on the OS. Viewfinder LCD panel Battery pack • To ensure a good grip, fasten the grip belt as at the sun...
...this manual are captured using a digital still camera, and thus may appear different from a Windows XP computer. Change the screen language before using your camcorder correctly. Touch the button on the LCD screen. • Be careful not to support it. • Do not aim at dusk. Then, ... wrong direction, the terminal may be sure to insert the connector plug in the following parts. Note on connecting other device Before connecting your camcorder. Notes on the OS. Viewfinder LCD panel Battery pack • To ensure a good grip, fasten the grip belt as at the sun...
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... SET) menu - END SEARCH/TITLE, etc ......... 74 Using the (STANDARD SET) menu - Digital program editing 92 Deleting recorded pictures ...........99 Marking recorded images with your camcorder - Digital convert function 114 6 PICT. APPLI.) menu - EFFECT/SLIDE SHOW/ FRAME REC/INTERVAL REC, etc 69 Using the (EDIT/PLAY) menu - CLOCK SET/WORLD TIME...
... SET) menu - END SEARCH/TITLE, etc ......... 74 Using the (STANDARD SET) menu - Digital program editing 92 Deleting recorded pictures ...........99 Marking recorded images with your camcorder - Digital convert function 114 6 PICT. APPLI.) menu - EFFECT/SLIDE SHOW/ FRAME REC/INTERVAL REC, etc 69 Using the (EDIT/PLAY) menu - CLOCK SET/WORLD TIME...
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Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 116 Warning indicators and messages ...130 Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad ..........134 Usable cassette tapes 134 About the "Memory Stick 135 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 137 About i.LINK 139 Maintenance and precautions ..........140 Specification 143 Quick Reference Identifying parts and controls ...........145 Index 151 Two operating instructions are supplied with your camcorder: • Camera Operations Guide (This manual) • "First Step Guide" for using the supplied applications (included in the supplied CD-ROM) 7
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 116 Warning indicators and messages ...130 Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad ..........134 Usable cassette tapes 134 About the "Memory Stick 135 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 137 About i.LINK 139 Maintenance and precautions ..........140 Specification 143 Quick Reference Identifying parts and controls ...........145 Index 151 Two operating instructions are supplied with your camcorder: • Camera Operations Guide (This manual) • "First Step Guide" for using the supplied applications (included in the supplied CD-ROM) 7
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... cassette lid after direction of the arrow until up the viewfinder. OPEN/EJECT lever Window-side 8 Quick Start Guide it clicks. 2 Insert a cassette into the camcorder. Quick Start Guide Recording movies 1 Attach the charged battery pack to the...
... cassette lid after direction of the arrow until up the viewfinder. OPEN/EJECT lever Window-side 8 Quick Start Guide it clicks. 2 Insert a cassette into the camcorder. Quick Start Guide Recording movies 1 Attach the charged battery pack to the...
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The date and time is not attached when you purchase your camcorder (p. 145). You can also use REC START/ STOP of the LCD panel. To stop, press . b Press OPEN and open the LCD panel. c While pressing the ...
The date and time is not attached when you purchase your camcorder (p. 145). You can also use REC START/ STOP of the LCD panel. To stop, press . b Press OPEN and open the LCD panel. c While pressing the ...
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Insert it clicks. 10 Quick Start Guide b mark Push in the direction of the arrow until it so that the b mark is at the bottom left corner. b Slide the battery pack in until it clicks. 2 Insert a "Memory Stick" into the camcorder. To charge the battery, see page 14. a Lift up the viewfinder. Recording still images 1 Attach the charged battery pack to the camcorder.
Insert it clicks. 10 Quick Start Guide b mark Push in the direction of the arrow until it so that the b mark is at the bottom left corner. b Slide the battery pack in until it clicks. 2 Insert a "Memory Stick" into the camcorder. To charge the battery, see page 14. a Lift up the viewfinder. Recording still images 1 Attach the charged battery pack to the camcorder.
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... to view images in the default setting. To set up . d Press PHOTO lightly. The most recently recorded image is not attached when you purchase your camcorder (p. 145). To turn off the power, slide the POWER switch up . Lens cap is displayed. Quick Start Guide 3 Start recording while checking the subject on...
... to view images in the default setting. To set up . d Press PHOTO lightly. The most recently recorded image is not attached when you purchase your camcorder (p. 145). To turn off the power, slide the POWER switch up . Lens cap is displayed. Quick Start Guide 3 Start recording while checking the subject on...
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... (1) See page 145 on how to attach the lens cap. Getting started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure you have following items supplied with your camcorder. Wireless Remote Commander (1) A button-type lithium battery is already installed.
... (1) See page 145 on how to attach the lens cap. Getting started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure you have following items supplied with your camcorder. Wireless Remote Commander (1) A button-type lithium battery is already installed.
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...3 With the v mark on the DC plug facing up the viewfinder. 2 Attach the battery pack by attaching the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (M series) to your camcorder. This may cause a malfunction. • Use a nearby wall socket when using the AC Adaptor. v mark 4 Connect the mains lead to the AC Adaptor.... 5 Connect the mains lead to the DC IN jack on your camcorder. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall socket immediately if any malfunction occurs. • Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as...
...3 With the v mark on the DC plug facing up the viewfinder. 2 Attach the battery pack by attaching the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (M series) to your camcorder. This may cause a malfunction. • Use a nearby wall socket when using the AC Adaptor. v mark 4 Connect the mains lead to the AC Adaptor.... 5 Connect the mains lead to the DC IN jack on your camcorder. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall socket immediately if any malfunction occurs. • Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as...
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... mm system is reduced by about 20%. The battery pack is damaged. - Playing time Approximate number of minutes available when you use your camcorder, even if its mains lead is disconnected from the battery pack when the AC Adaptor is not attached correctly. - The playing time of ... recorded on Approximate number of minutes available when you repeatedly record, start/stop, slide the POWER switch to the DC IN jack of your camcorder in low temperature. • The CHG (charge) lamp flashes during charging, or the battery information will not be correctly displayed in following ...
... mm system is reduced by about 20%. The battery pack is damaged. - Playing time Approximate number of minutes available when you use your camcorder, even if its mains lead is disconnected from the battery pack when the AC Adaptor is not attached correctly. - The playing time of ... recorded on Approximate number of minutes available when you repeatedly record, start/stop, slide the POWER switch to the DC IN jack of your camcorder in low temperature. • The CHG (charge) lamp flashes during charging, or the battery information will not be correctly displayed in following ...
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Connect your camcorder. The power turns on a "Memory Stick." • PLAY/EDIT mode: To play . To enter the recording or ... while connected to (CHG) OFF. To turn off , AC power (mains) is attached to your camcorder as the power source when you are using this camcorder for the desired power mode lights up to the wall socket via the AC Adaptor. PRECAUTION Even if... your camcorder is turned off the power Slide the POWER switch up . • CAMERA-TAPE mode: To record on a tape. •...
Connect your camcorder. The power turns on a "Memory Stick." • PLAY/EDIT mode: To play . To enter the recording or ... while connected to (CHG) OFF. To turn off , AC power (mains) is attached to your camcorder as the power source when you are using this camcorder for the desired power mode lights up to the wall socket via the AC Adaptor. PRECAUTION Even if... your camcorder is turned off the power Slide the POWER switch up . • CAMERA-TAPE mode: To record on a tape. •...
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Adjusting the viewfinder You can adjust the angle and brightness of the LCD panel to the camcorder, then rotate it , touch [MENU], (STANDARD SET) menu, then touch [LCD SET] (p. 79). 18 Getting started Viewfinder lens adjustment lever 1 Lift up the viewfinder. 2 Adjust ...
Adjusting the viewfinder You can adjust the angle and brightness of the LCD panel to the camcorder, then rotate it , touch [MENU], (STANDARD SET) menu, then touch [LCD SET] (p. 79). 18 Getting started Viewfinder lens adjustment lever 1 Lift up the viewfinder. 2 Adjust ...
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...CAMERA- To hide the buttons on the screen. 4 Touch [YES]. Step 5: Setting the date and time Set the date and time when using this camcorder for about 3 months, the built-in rechargeable battery gets discharged and the date and time settings may be cleared from the memory. Proceed to select... up to set the date and time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears every time you turn on the viewfinder. If you do not use your camcorder for the first time. Getting started 19 b Note • If you set the date and time again. SURE SPOT FOCUS PRGRAM AE ,continued Getting...
...CAMERA- To hide the buttons on the screen. 4 Touch [YES]. Step 5: Setting the date and time Set the date and time when using this camcorder for about 3 months, the built-in rechargeable battery gets discharged and the date and time settings may be cleared from the memory. Proceed to select... up to set the date and time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears every time you turn on the viewfinder. If you do not use your camcorder for the first time. Getting started 19 b Note • If you set the date and time again. SURE SPOT FOCUS PRGRAM AE ,continued Getting...
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... only. SHUT OFF CLOCK SET WORLD TIME LANGUAGE PROGRAM AE OK 6 Select [CLOCK SET] with / , then touch . 60min -:--:-- This may cause a malfunction of your camcorder. • The recording time when you select the LP mode in step 7, then touch . CLOCK SET -:--:-- CLOCK SET -:--:-- If you use your... camcorder is the indicated time on Hi8 tape. 1 Slide the OPEN/EJECT lever in the direction of the indicated time on these cassettes (such as ...
... only. SHUT OFF CLOCK SET WORLD TIME LANGUAGE PROGRAM AE OK 6 Select [CLOCK SET] with / , then touch . 60min -:--:-- This may cause a malfunction of your camcorder. • The recording time when you select the LP mode in step 7, then touch . CLOCK SET -:--:-- CLOCK SET -:--:-- If you use your... camcorder is the indicated time on Hi8 tape. 1 Slide the OPEN/EJECT lever in the direction of the indicated time on these cassettes (such as ...
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... the back of the arrow and open the lid. The cassette compartment automatically slides back in once. ,continued Getting started b mark 4 Close the lid. Your camcorder may malfunction when it clicks. 2 Insert a cassette with the b mark at the bottom left corner until it is inserted without an adaptor (p. 136).
... the back of the arrow and open the lid. The cassette compartment automatically slides back in once. ,continued Getting started b mark 4 Close the lid. Your camcorder may malfunction when it clicks. 2 Insert a cassette with the b mark at the bottom left corner until it is inserted without an adaptor (p. 136).
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.../LANGU.) menu. (p. 83) 60min LANGUAGE: STBY 0:00:00 ENGLISH DEU TSCH 1/4 ENG LISH ENG [SIMP] Do not shake or knock your camcorder is not displayed on your camcorder. 2 Press OPEN to open the LCD panel. 3 Touch . 60min MENU STBY 0:00:00 EXPO- Step 7: Setting the screen language You can...Stick" into the "Memory Stick" slot in the wrong direction, the "Memory Stick" slot may cause a malfunction of your camcorder. • When the access lamp is lit or flashing, your camcorder, turn the power off, eject the "Memory Stick," or remove the battery pack. b Notes • If you cannot...
.../LANGU.) menu. (p. 83) 60min LANGUAGE: STBY 0:00:00 ENGLISH DEU TSCH 1/4 ENG LISH ENG [SIMP] Do not shake or knock your camcorder is not displayed on your camcorder. 2 Press OPEN to open the LCD panel. 3 Touch . 60min MENU STBY 0:00:00 EXPO- Step 7: Setting the screen language You can...Stick" into the "Memory Stick" slot in the wrong direction, the "Memory Stick" slot may cause a malfunction of your camcorder. • When the access lamp is lit or flashing, your camcorder, turn the power off, eject the "Memory Stick," or remove the battery pack. b Notes • If you cannot...
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z Tip • Your camcorder offers [ENG[SIMP]](simplified English) for when you cannot find your native tongue among the options. Getting started 5 Select the desired language with / , then touch . Getting started 23
z Tip • Your camcorder offers [ENG[SIMP]](simplified English) for when you cannot find your native tongue among the options. Getting started 5 Select the desired language with / , then touch . Getting started 23
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... the lens cap. To cancel deleting, touch [NO]. To record on a tape Slide the POWER switch until the CAMERA-MEMORY lamp lights up , and your camcorder is finished, then [YES]. MPEG MOVIE EX Slide the POWER switch repeatedly until the CAMERA-TAPE lamp lights up , and the currently selected recording folder...
... the lens cap. To cancel deleting, touch [NO]. To record on a tape Slide the POWER switch until the CAMERA-MEMORY lamp lights up , and your camcorder is finished, then [YES]. MPEG MOVIE EX Slide the POWER switch repeatedly until the CAMERA-TAPE lamp lights up , and the currently selected recording folder...
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...Personal Menu. C Recording status ([REC] (recording)) D Movie size E Recorded time (hour: minute: second) F Recording capacity of use your camcorder for a long time, remove the cassette and store it. To restart recording, slide the POWER switch down to the Personal Menu. Indicators displayed ... during recording on a "Memory Stick" The indicators will not be recorded on the environment of the tape Displayed after you do not operate the camcorder for a while. When you opened or closed the LCD panel, it takes about 5 seconds) H Personal Menu button (p. 60) I Review button...
...Personal Menu. C Recording status ([REC] (recording)) D Movie size E Recorded time (hour: minute: second) F Recording capacity of use your camcorder for a long time, remove the cassette and store it. To restart recording, slide the POWER switch down to the Personal Menu. Indicators displayed ... during recording on a "Memory Stick" The indicators will not be recorded on the environment of the tape Displayed after you do not operate the camcorder for a while. When you opened or closed the LCD panel, it takes about 5 seconds) H Personal Menu button (p. 60) I Review button...