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... exposed to qualified service personnel. If the set . - Adjust only those controls that the set yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to perform routine safety checks (as the original parts. Servicing Do not attempt to service the set is in safe operating condition. 4 Unauthorized substitutions may result in the operating instructions. Safety Check Upon completion of any service or repairs to the set due to determine...
... exposed to qualified service personnel. If the set . - Adjust only those controls that the set yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to perform routine safety checks (as the original parts. Servicing Do not attempt to service the set is in safe operating condition. 4 Unauthorized substitutions may result in the operating instructions. Safety Check Upon completion of any service or repairs to the set due to determine...
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... B digital device, pursuant to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a particular installation. CAUTION You are designed to Part 15 of FCC Rules. Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with an *(for VIDEO CAMERA) mark for using your camcorder. However, there is encouraged to try to Subpart B of Part 15 of the FCC Rules. "Operating Guide" (This manual...
... B digital device, pursuant to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a particular installation. CAUTION You are designed to Part 15 of FCC Rules. Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with an *(for VIDEO CAMERA) mark for using your camcorder. However, there is encouraged to try to Subpart B of Part 15 of the FCC Rules. "Operating Guide" (This manual...
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... Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. Read this before using your camcorder if necessary (p. 26). About language setting The on a DVD-R/DVD+R DL. On recording • Before starting to record, test the recording function to 8cm DVD discs. About the Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is T -coated to malfunction. These points are normal results of disc you record them on -screen displays in this Operating Guide refers to make sure the image and sound...
... Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. Read this before using your camcorder if necessary (p. 26). About language setting The on a DVD-R/DVD+R DL. On recording • Before starting to record, test the recording function to 8cm DVD discs. About the Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is T -coated to malfunction. These points are normal results of disc you record them on -screen displays in this Operating Guide refers to make sure the image and sound...
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... Step 2: Charging the battery pack 22 Step 3: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time 25 Changing the language setting 26 Step 4: Preparing for recording 27 Step 5: Inserting a disc or a "Memory Stick Duo 28 Recording/Playback Recording and playing back with ease (Easy Handycam 31 Recording 34 Zooming 36 Recording sound with more presence (5.1ch surround recording 36 Using the flash 36 Recording high quality still images during movie recording (Dual Rec 37 Recording in dark places (NightShot 38 Adjusting the...
... Step 2: Charging the battery pack 22 Step 3: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time 25 Changing the language setting 26 Step 4: Preparing for recording 27 Step 5: Inserting a disc or a "Memory Stick Duo 28 Recording/Playback Recording and playing back with ease (Easy Handycam 31 Recording 34 Zooming 36 Recording sound with more presence (5.1ch surround recording 36 Using the flash 36 Recording high quality still images during movie recording (Dual Rec 37 Recording in dark places (NightShot 38 Adjusting the...
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... (SETTINGS) category items 65 MOVIE SETTINGS 66 (Items for recording movies) PHOTO SETTINGS 68 (Items for recording still images) VIEW IMAGES SET 71 (Items to customize the display) SOUND/DISP SET 72 (Items to adjust beep and the screen) OUTPUT SETTINGS 74 (Items for when connecting other devices) CLOCK/ LANG 74 (Items to set clock and language) GENERAL SET 75 (Other setup items) Activating functions using the OPTION MENU 76 Using the OPTION MENU 76 Recording items on the OPTION MENU 77 Viewing...
... (SETTINGS) category items 65 MOVIE SETTINGS 66 (Items for recording movies) PHOTO SETTINGS 68 (Items for recording still images) VIEW IMAGES SET 71 (Items to customize the display) SOUND/DISP SET 72 (Items to adjust beep and the screen) OUTPUT SETTINGS 74 (Items for when connecting other devices) CLOCK/ LANG 74 (Items to set clock and language) GENERAL SET 75 (Other setup items) Activating functions using the OPTION MENU 76 Using the OPTION MENU 76 Recording items on the OPTION MENU 77 Viewing...
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... outlet. • When attaching an optional video light, it is connected to OFF (CHG) and turn off and zooming. Playing time Approximate time (min.) available when you use your camcorder. The battery pack is damaged. - The battery pack is not attached correctly. - LCD panel closed 120 160 255 590 On the battery pack • Before changing the battery pack, Turn the POWER switch to the DC IN jack of...
... outlet. • When attaching an optional video light, it is connected to OFF (CHG) and turn off and zooming. Playing time Approximate time (min.) available when you use your camcorder. The battery pack is damaged. - The battery pack is not attached correctly. - LCD panel closed 120 160 255 590 On the battery pack • Before changing the battery pack, Turn the POWER switch to the DC IN jack of...
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... lens cover opens automatically when the power is turned on. Changing the language setting You can set any operation attempted for approximately 5 minutes, to the year 2037. b Notes • If you leave your camcorder without any year up to save battery power ([A.SHUT OFF], p. 75). The clock starts. You can change the on-screen displays to page 102 for information concerning "World time difference." • If the buttons...
... lens cover opens automatically when the power is turned on. Changing the language setting You can set any operation attempted for approximately 5 minutes, to the year 2037. b Notes • If you leave your camcorder without any year up to save battery power ([A.SHUT OFF], p. 75). The clock starts. You can change the on-screen displays to page 102 for information concerning "World time difference." • If the buttons...
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... record a still image**. 6 [STBY]t[REC] To stop recording, press START/STOP again. Recording/Playback appears on the LCD screen. 3 Press PHOTO E to record the still image. * Movies are recorded in the [SP] recording mode. ** Still images are recorded with ease (Easy Handycam) Easy Handycam operation makes nearly all settings automatic so that you can perform recording or playing back operation without detailed settings. FlashingtLights up Press PHOTO E lightly to OFF (CHG), turn it while pressing the green button. E F C B A If the POWER switch is set...
... record a still image**. 6 [STBY]t[REC] To stop recording, press START/STOP again. Recording/Playback appears on the LCD screen. 3 Press PHOTO E to record the still image. * Movies are recorded in the [SP] recording mode. ** Still images are recorded with ease (Easy Handycam) Easy Handycam operation makes nearly all settings automatic so that you can perform recording or playing back operation without detailed settings. FlashingtLights up Press PHOTO E lightly to OFF (CHG), turn it while pressing the green button. E F C B A If the POWER switch is set...
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...:9/4:3) Change the setting according to full mode automatically. Also, when the recorded Playing the picture on a TV Connect your camcorder to the input jack of TV or VCR using an A/V connecting cable with an S VIDEO cable (optional), higher quality pictures can be connected. Connect your camcorder. 2 Touch (HOME) t (SETTINGS) t [OUTPUT SETTINGS] t [TV TYPE] t [16:9] or [4:3] t . The TV switches to the screen aspect ratio of the A/V connecting cable with an S VIDEO cable (optional). Connect the white and red plug (left/right audio) and the S VIDEO plug (S VIDEO channel...
...:9/4:3) Change the setting according to full mode automatically. Also, when the recorded Playing the picture on a TV Connect your camcorder to the input jack of TV or VCR using an A/V connecting cable with an S VIDEO cable (optional), higher quality pictures can be connected. Connect your camcorder. 2 Touch (HOME) t (SETTINGS) t [OUTPUT SETTINGS] t [TV TYPE] t [16:9] or [4:3] t . The TV switches to the screen aspect ratio of the A/V connecting cable with an S VIDEO cable (optional). Connect the white and red plug (left/right audio) and the S VIDEO plug (S VIDEO channel...
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.... S VIDEO connection only will not output audio. 56 VCRs or DVD/ HDD recorders b Notes • To hide the screen indicators (such as a counter, etc.) on the screen of the following ways. Dubbing to VCR or DVD/HDD recorders You can be connected. Connect the device in either of the monitor device connected, set (SETTINGS) t [OUTPUT SETTINGS] t [DISP OUTPUT] t [LCD PANEL] (the default setting) on the HOME MENU (p. 74). • To record the date/time and camera settings data, display them on your camcorder to other device.
.... S VIDEO connection only will not output audio. 56 VCRs or DVD/ HDD recorders b Notes • To hide the screen indicators (such as a counter, etc.) on the screen of the following ways. Dubbing to VCR or DVD/HDD recorders You can be connected. Connect the device in either of the monitor device connected, set (SETTINGS) t [OUTPUT SETTINGS] t [DISP OUTPUT] t [LCD PANEL] (the default setting) on the HOME MENU (p. 74). • To record the date/time and camera settings data, display them on your camcorder to other device.
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.... - To remove the "Memory Stick Duo" from your printer's instruction manual for details. • You may not be trimmed widely. • Some printer models may be able to print the following operations when is on the screen. images with a pixel size larger than 2848×2136 z Tips • PictBridge is marked with . To operate the POWER switch. - To press (VIEW IMAGES) - To disconnect the USB cable from...
.... - To remove the "Memory Stick Duo" from your printer's instruction manual for details. • You may not be trimmed widely. • Some printer models may be able to print the following operations when is on the screen. images with a pixel size larger than 2848×2136 z Tips • PictBridge is marked with . To operate the POWER switch. - To press (VIEW IMAGES) - To disconnect the USB cable from...
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... the zooming level. How to record, you play back the disc. REC MODE (Recording mode) You can select an image quality of the movie from three levels of scenes may be degraded, or scenes with quick movements may appear with B. b Notes • Do not cover the infrared port with your fingers or other objects (p. 115). • Remove the conversion lens (optional). • The maximum shooting distance using...
... the zooming level. How to record, you play back the disc. REC MODE (Recording mode) You can select an image quality of the movie from three levels of scenes may be degraded, or scenes with quick movements may appear with B. b Notes • Do not cover the infrared port with your fingers or other objects (p. 115). • Remove the conversion lens (optional). • The maximum shooting distance using...
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... 1/30 second when recording in flash, or an external flash (optional) that the subject is horizontal or vertical by setting [GUIDEFRAME] to [ON]. B OFF The zebra pattern is less than 5 minutes, the indicator stays on a device with the POWER switch set to (Movie). - AUTO SLW SHUTTR (Auto slow shutter) When this function when you play back a disc on the screen. FLASH LEVEL You can compensate for movies is not displayed. 70 The...
... 1/30 second when recording in flash, or an external flash (optional) that the subject is horizontal or vertical by setting [GUIDEFRAME] to [ON]. B OFF The zebra pattern is less than 5 minutes, the indicator stays on a device with the POWER switch set to (Movie). - AUTO SLW SHUTTR (Auto slow shutter) When this function when you play back a disc on the screen. FLASH LEVEL You can compensate for movies is not displayed. 70 The...
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... FOCUS] - [EXPOSURE] - [SPOT METER] - [SCENE SELECTION] - [WHITE BAL. ] - [MICREF LEVEL] 88 Playback zoom (p.43) - Turning the LCD backlight on and off your camcorder and leave it after the power is not a malfunction. • Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet or remove the battery pack, then reconnect it for still images: [FINE] - [DATA CODE]: [DATE/TIME] - Movie recording mode: [SP] - [ QUALITY] for a while in a cool place. If the problem...
... FOCUS] - [EXPOSURE] - [SPOT METER] - [SCENE SELECTION] - [WHITE BAL. ] - [MICREF LEVEL] 88 Playback zoom (p.43) - Turning the LCD backlight on and off your camcorder and leave it after the power is not a malfunction. • Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet or remove the battery pack, then reconnect it for still images: [FINE] - [DATA CODE]: [DATE/TIME] - Movie recording mode: [SP] - [ QUALITY] for a while in a cool place. If the problem...
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... camcorder (or DISPLAY on your camcorder and remove the disc after finalizing is dirty with fingerprints, etc. The image in the viewfinder has disappeared. • Close the LCD panel. Menu items are grayed out. • You cannot select grayed items in the current recording/playback status. • Some functions cannot be removed. • Make sure the power source (battery pack or AC Adaptor) is connected...
... camcorder (or DISPLAY on your camcorder and remove the disc after finalizing is dirty with fingerprints, etc. The image in the viewfinder has disappeared. • Close the LCD panel. Menu items are grayed out. • You cannot select grayed items in the current recording/playback status. • Some functions cannot be removed. • Make sure the power source (battery pack or AC Adaptor) is connected...
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.... The flash does not work. • You cannot record with the flash with : - The movie aspect ratio (16:9/4:3) cannot be used during Easy Handycam operation. Troubleshooting (Continued) The ACCESS lamp lights up even when you stop recording. • Your camcorder is recording the scene you have just shot on an object, such as a fast moving object, the time available for recording may shorten (p. 14). The conversion lens (optional...
.... The flash does not work. • You cannot record with the flash with : - The movie aspect ratio (16:9/4:3) cannot be used during Easy Handycam operation. Troubleshooting (Continued) The ACCESS lamp lights up even when you stop recording. • Your camcorder is recording the scene you have just shot on an object, such as a fast moving object, the time available for recording may shorten (p. 14). The conversion lens (optional...
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.... On image data compatibility • Image data files recorded on a "Memory Stick Duo" by your camcorder conform to the universal standard. (These models are not sold in malfunctions of a computer. Note that do not conform to the "Design rule for replacement while your camcorder, you cannot play back still images recorded on the "Memory Stick Duo" (while the access lamp is reading or writing image files on other than a "Memory Stick Duo" into...
.... On image data compatibility • Image data files recorded on a "Memory Stick Duo" by your camcorder conform to the universal standard. (These models are not sold in malfunctions of a computer. Note that do not conform to the "Design rule for replacement while your camcorder, you cannot play back still images recorded on the "Memory Stick Duo" (while the access lamp is reading or writing image files on other than a "Memory Stick Duo" into...
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... that has functions for two or three times the expected recording time, and make trial recordings using a large capacity battery pack: NP-FH70/NP-FH100. • Be sure to set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) when not recording or playing back on your camcorder once a year to use the battery pack becomes shorter. The "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack calculates the power consumption according to operate, charge the battery pack fully...
... that has functions for two or three times the expected recording time, and make trial recordings using a large capacity battery pack: NP-FH70/NP-FH100. • Be sure to set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) when not recording or playing back on your camcorder once a year to use the battery pack becomes shorter. The "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack calculates the power consumption according to operate, charge the battery pack fully...
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... 108 CAMERA DATA 71 CANDLE 79 CD-ROM 83 Charging time 23 CLOCK SET 25 CLOCK/LANG 74 COLOR SLOW SHTR (Color Slow Shutter 81, 96 Computer 83 Copyright 8, 113 D DATA CODE 71, 120 122 DATE/TIME.......... 26, 71, 120 DC IN jack 22 DC plug 22 DELETE Disc 50 "Memory Stick Duo" .... 51 DEMO MODE 75 DIGITAL ZOOM 66 Disc 28, 103 Disc cover OPEN switch ..... 28 DISC INFO 59 Disc remaining 67 DISC SELECT GUIDE ....... 60 DISP OUTPUT 74 DISPLAY 71 Display indicators...
... 108 CAMERA DATA 71 CANDLE 79 CD-ROM 83 Charging time 23 CLOCK SET 25 CLOCK/LANG 74 COLOR SLOW SHTR (Color Slow Shutter 81, 96 Computer 83 Copyright 8, 113 D DATA CODE 71, 120 122 DATE/TIME.......... 26, 71, 120 DC IN jack 22 DC plug 22 DELETE Disc 50 "Memory Stick Duo" .... 51 DEMO MODE 75 DIGITAL ZOOM 66 Disc 28, 103 Disc cover OPEN switch ..... 28 DISC INFO 59 Disc remaining 67 DISC SELECT GUIDE ....... 60 DISP OUTPUT 74 DISPLAY 71 Display indicators...
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... MENU 76 Original DELETE 50 DIVIDE 52 OTHERS category 50 OUTDOOR 80 OUTPUT SETTINGS...........74 P PAL 101 PASTEL 82 PHOTO SETTINGS 68 Pickup lens 109 PictBridge 57 Picture Motion Browser ....... 83 PICT.EFFECT (Picture effect 82, 96 Playback 31, 41 Playback zoom 43 Playing time 24 Playlist Creating 53 Playback 32, 54 PORTRAIT 80 Power cord 22 Pre-installed rechargeable battery 109 Preparation 21 Print 57 R REC MODE (Recording mode 66 Recording 31, 34 Recording format 14 Recording time...
... MENU 76 Original DELETE 50 DIVIDE 52 OTHERS category 50 OUTDOOR 80 OUTPUT SETTINGS...........74 P PAL 101 PASTEL 82 PHOTO SETTINGS 68 Pickup lens 109 PictBridge 57 Picture Motion Browser ....... 83 PICT.EFFECT (Picture effect 82, 96 Playback 31, 41 Playback zoom 43 Playing time 24 Playlist Creating 53 Playback 32, 54 PORTRAIT 80 Power cord 22 Pre-installed rechargeable battery 109 Preparation 21 Print 57 R REC MODE (Recording mode 66 Recording 31, 34 Recording format 14 Recording time...