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...child or an adult, and serious damage to your home, consult your dealer or local power company. Never block the slots and openings by the manufacturer, as they may be equipped with a polarized ac power cord plug (a plug having one way. Polarization This set may touch dangerous voltage points or... hazards. Never place the set on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. Continued , 3 for cleaning the exterior of electrical power supplied to the set near or over a radiator or heat register, or where it from the type of any kind into the outlet, try ...
...child or an adult, and serious damage to your home, consult your dealer or local power company. Never block the slots and openings by the manufacturer, as they may be equipped with a polarized ac power cord plug (a plug having one way. Polarization This set may touch dangerous voltage points or... hazards. Never place the set on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. Continued , 3 for cleaning the exterior of electrical power supplied to the set near or over a radiator or heat register, or where it from the type of any kind into the outlet, try ...
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The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that you have following items supplied with your camcorder. AC Adaptor (1) (p. 11) Power cord (1) (p. 11) A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 26, 42) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH30 (1) (p. 11, 59) CD-ROM "Handycam Application Software" (1) (p. 46) Operating Guide (This manual) (1) 10 Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that item supplied.
The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that you have following items supplied with your camcorder. AC Adaptor (1) (p. 11) Power cord (1) (p. 11) A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 26, 42) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH30 (1) (p. 11, 59) CD-ROM "Handycam Application Software" (1) (p. 46) Operating Guide (This manual) (1) 10 Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that item supplied.
Operating Guide
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... the v mark facing down DC IN jack 4 To the wall outlet AC Adaptor Power cord POWER switch You can charge the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (H series) (p. 59) after attaching it into place 2. 2 Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the battery pack and your camcorder 1, then attach the battery pack and click it to your...
... the v mark facing down DC IN jack 4 To the wall outlet AC Adaptor Power cord POWER switch You can charge the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (H series) (p. 59) after attaching it into place 2. 2 Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the battery pack and your camcorder 1, then attach the battery pack and click it to your...
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... the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack holding both the camcorder and the DC plug. To remove the battery pack 1 Turn off when the battery is displayed. You can view the battery information for up to OFF(CHG), then press DISP/BATT INFO. Indicator Status Sufficient power remaining ...CHARGE LEVEL 0% 50% 100% REC TIME AVAILABLE LCD SCREEN : 85 min VIEWFINDER : 99 min Recording capacity (approx.) You can operate your camcorder using the power from the wall outlet by pressing DISP/BATT INFO again while the information is fully charged. Step2: Charging the battery pack (Continued) 5 The...
... the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack holding both the camcorder and the DC plug. To remove the battery pack 1 Turn off when the battery is displayed. You can view the battery information for up to OFF(CHG), then press DISP/BATT INFO. Indicator Status Sufficient power remaining ...CHARGE LEVEL 0% 50% 100% REC TIME AVAILABLE LCD SCREEN : 85 min VIEWFINDER : 99 min Recording capacity (approx.) You can operate your camcorder using the power from the wall outlet by pressing DISP/BATT INFO again while the information is fully charged. Step2: Charging the battery pack (Continued) 5 The...
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...time • Times measured with any malfunction occurs while using the AC Adaptor. The battery pack is worn-out (for Battery Info only). • The power will be shorter when you use your camcorder in a narrow space, such as the AC Adaptor is connected to 86 °F) is recommended.) •...FH50 NP-FH70 NP-FH100 LCD panel opened 105 170 370 845 LCD panel closed . On the AC Adaptor • Use the nearby wall outlet when using your camcorder is turned off, AC power (house current) is disconnected from the wall outlet immediately if any metallic objects. The battery pack ...
...time • Times measured with any malfunction occurs while using the AC Adaptor. The battery pack is worn-out (for Battery Info only). • The power will be shorter when you use your camcorder in a narrow space, such as the AC Adaptor is connected to 86 °F) is recommended.) •...FH50 NP-FH70 NP-FH100 LCD panel opened 105 170 370 845 LCD panel closed . On the AC Adaptor • Use the nearby wall outlet when using your camcorder is turned off, AC power (house current) is disconnected from the wall outlet immediately if any metallic objects. The battery pack ...
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...You cannot input picture and sound separately. i.LINK cable (optional) 3 Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to turn on a tape. DV To i.LINK jack TVs or VCR To DV Interface (i.LINK) i.LINK : Signal flow When connecting your camcorder with the devices to insert a cassette for this operation (p. 11). Touch t ... a TV or VCR, etc., on the PLAY/ EDIT lamp. 4 Set your camcorder to a TV, VCR or an i.LINK-compatible device using the supplied AC Adaptor for recording in your camcorder to another device using an i.LINK cable, the video and audio signals are recording from a TV...
...You cannot input picture and sound separately. i.LINK cable (optional) 3 Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to turn on a tape. DV To i.LINK jack TVs or VCR To DV Interface (i.LINK) i.LINK : Signal flow When connecting your camcorder with the devices to insert a cassette for this operation (p. 11). Touch t ... a TV or VCR, etc., on the PLAY/ EDIT lamp. 4 Set your camcorder to a TV, VCR or an i.LINK-compatible device using the supplied AC Adaptor for recording in your camcorder to another device using an i.LINK cable, the video and audio signals are recording from a TV...
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... functional (p. 18). 50 Settings change during Easy Handycam operation. • During Easy Handycam operation, the settings of [A.SHUT OFF] (p. 41), or turn on . • Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet or remove the battery pack, then reconnect it . The camcorder does not operate even when the power is automatically turned off . • When...
... functional (p. 18). 50 Settings change during Easy Handycam operation. • During Easy Handycam operation, the settings of [A.SHUT OFF] (p. 41), or turn on . • Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet or remove the battery pack, then reconnect it . The camcorder does not operate even when the power is automatically turned off . • When...
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...work correctly or do not appear on the touch panel. • Touch the LCD screen lightly. • Press DISP/BATT INFO on your Sony dealer. The CHG (charge) lamp flashes while the battery pack is being charged. • Attach the battery pack to the wall outlet properly...Ambient temperature is connected correctly (p. 11). • Moisture condensation has occurred inside the camcorder (p. 61). If the problem persists, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the compartment. • Make sure the power source (battery pack or AC Adaptor) is too high or too low, or the battery pack has not been ...
...work correctly or do not appear on the touch panel. • Touch the LCD screen lightly. • Press DISP/BATT INFO on your Sony dealer. The CHG (charge) lamp flashes while the battery pack is being charged. • Attach the battery pack to the wall outlet properly...Ambient temperature is connected correctly (p. 11). • Moisture condensation has occurred inside the camcorder (p. 61). If the problem persists, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the compartment. • Make sure the power source (battery pack or AC Adaptor) is too high or too low, or the battery pack has not been ...
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...not function. • In the following settings, the BACK LIGHT function is noisier during Easy Handycam operation (p. 18). This is stuck to the drum due to always display the remaining tape indicator... title display does not appear while using the AC Adaptor, rewind/fast forward speed increases (compared with Cassette Memory. • This camcorder does not support Cassette Memory, so the indicator... the focus manually (p. 28). [STEADYSHOT] does not function. • Set [STEADYSHOT] to turn the power off.) • Do not record pictures in SP mode and LP mode on the same tape. 52 ...
...not function. • In the following settings, the BACK LIGHT function is noisier during Easy Handycam operation (p. 18). This is stuck to the drum due to always display the remaining tape indicator... title display does not appear while using the AC Adaptor, rewind/fast forward speed increases (compared with Cassette Memory. • This camcorder does not support Cassette Memory, so the indicator... the focus manually (p. 28). [STEADYSHOT] does not function. • Set [STEADYSHOT] to turn the power off.) • Do not record pictures in SP mode and LP mode on the same tape. 52 ...
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... perform this procedure if moisture condensation has occurred (p. 61). • Remove the power source. Inform them of your camcorder securely (p. 11). Continued , 55 Some symptoms you have occurred. C:(or E:)...the DC plug of the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack of the 5-digit code, which starts from "E." E:61:ss / E:62:ss • Contact your camcorder again. Q (Warning indicators ... the power source, and then leave it and operate your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Press RESET (p. 68), and operate your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility...
... perform this procedure if moisture condensation has occurred (p. 61). • Remove the power source. Inform them of your camcorder securely (p. 11). Continued , 55 Some symptoms you have occurred. C:(or E:)...the DC plug of the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack of the 5-digit code, which starts from "E." E:61:ss / E:62:ss • Contact your camcorder again. Q (Warning indicators ... the power source, and then leave it and operate your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Press RESET (p. 68), and operate your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility...
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... 57 Select [WORLD TIME] in the (OTHERS) menu, then set the clock to 240 V, 50/60 Hz range. AC-L200/L200B [a] [b] On TV color systems Your camcorder is NTSC system, so its picture can easily set the time difference (p. 41). Brazil Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay. Bulgaria, France..., Guiana, Iran, Iraq, Monaco, Russia, Ukraine, etc. Simple setting of the wall outlet [b]. Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad Power supply You can use your camcorder in any country/region using the AC Adaptor supplied with an AUDIO/VIDEO input jack.
... 57 Select [WORLD TIME] in the (OTHERS) menu, then set the clock to 240 V, 50/60 Hz range. AC-L200/L200B [a] [b] On TV color systems Your camcorder is NTSC system, so its picture can easily set the time difference (p. 41). Brazil Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay. Bulgaria, France..., Guiana, Iran, Iraq, Monaco, Russia, Ukraine, etc. Simple setting of the wall outlet [b]. Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad Power supply You can use your camcorder in any country/region using the AC Adaptor supplied with an AUDIO/VIDEO input jack.
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... it up on your camcorder once a year to warm it up, and insert it in a dry, cool place. • To discharge the battery pack on the (OTHERS) menu and leave your camcorder and an optional AC Adaptor/ charger. Note, however, that the battery pack has enough power to 86 °F) ...until the power goes off . What is not water resistant. Put the battery pack in a fully charged state,...
... it up on your camcorder once a year to warm it up, and insert it in a dry, cool place. • To discharge the battery pack on the (OTHERS) menu and leave your camcorder and an optional AC Adaptor/ charger. Note, however, that the battery pack has enough power to 86 °F) ...until the power goes off . What is not water resistant. Put the battery pack in a fully charged state,...
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...with DV devices. Mbps stands for the device to turn off the power of the device and disconnect the AC Adaptor from any device in the operating instructions of each piece of ... amount of data that can be sent or received in one second. b Notes • When connecting your camcorder to another i.LINK-compatible device, be sure to be connected. • i.LINK is a more i.LINK...for the IEEE 1394 data transport bus proposed by Sony, and is a trademark approved by many corporations. • IEEE 1394 is an international standard standardized by Sony (e.g. To use . About i.LINK The DV ...
...with DV devices. Mbps stands for the device to turn off the power of the device and disconnect the AC Adaptor from any device in the operating instructions of each piece of ... amount of data that can be sent or received in one second. b Notes • When connecting your camcorder to another i.LINK-compatible device, be sure to be connected. • i.LINK is a more i.LINK...for the IEEE 1394 data transport bus proposed by Sony, and is a trademark approved by many corporations. • IEEE 1394 is an international standard standardized by Sony (e.g. To use . About i.LINK The DV ...
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... or stepping on DC 6.8 V/7.2 V (battery pack) or DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor). • For DC or AC operation, use or store the camcorder and accessories in these operating instructions. • Do not let your camcorder get wet, for example, from a cold place to the head drum and be... On a sandy beach or anywhere dusty. Moisture condensation If your camcorder is moisture inside . • When disconnecting the power cord, pull it . x When not using your camcorder. • Do not wrap your local authorized Sony service facility. - If there is brought directly from rain or ...
... or stepping on DC 6.8 V/7.2 V (battery pack) or DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor). • For DC or AC operation, use or store the camcorder and accessories in these operating instructions. • Do not let your camcorder get wet, for example, from a cold place to the head drum and be... On a sandy beach or anywhere dusty. Moisture condensation If your camcorder is moisture inside . • When disconnecting the power cord, pull it . x When not using your camcorder. • Do not wrap your local authorized Sony service facility. - If there is brought directly from rain or ...
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...you use your camcorder to the wall outlet using a cleaning cassette (optional), it tightly. Playback pictures do not appear or the sound breaks off the power, then slide the POWER switch repeatedly to... the "×" changes. If you use your camcorder, and keep pressing down DISP/BATT INFO for 10 seconds with the Sony DVM12CLD cleaning cassette (optional). - Remove the bag..., as shown below . Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility to avoid moisture condensation When you cannot obtain a clear image even after using the supplied AC Adaptor during recording/playback. ...
...you use your camcorder to the wall outlet using a cleaning cassette (optional), it tightly. Playback pictures do not appear or the sound breaks off the power, then slide the POWER switch repeatedly to... the "×" changes. If you use your camcorder, and keep pressing down DISP/BATT INFO for 10 seconds with the Sony DVM12CLD cleaning cassette (optional). - Remove the bag..., as shown below . Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility to avoid moisture condensation When you cannot obtain a clear image even after using the supplied AC Adaptor during recording/playback. ...
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...be affected as long as you do not use your camcorder is connected to the wall outlet via the AC Adaptor or while the battery pack is always charged while your camcorder at all without the AC Adaptor connected or the battery pack attached. Do not ...(using a DVM60 cassette and rechargeable battery pack) Approx. 1 min 45 s (using the supplied AC Adaptor, and leave it with the POWER switch set to OFF(CHG). Use your camcorder to a wall outlet using a DVM60 cassette and AC Adaptor) Viewfinder Electric viewfinder (color) Image device 3.0 mm (1/6 type) CCD (Charge Coupled Device...
...be affected as long as you do not use your camcorder is connected to the wall outlet via the AC Adaptor or while the battery pack is always charged while your camcorder at all without the AC Adaptor connected or the battery pack attached. Do not ...(using a DVM60 cassette and rechargeable battery pack) Approx. 1 min 45 s (using the supplied AC Adaptor, and leave it with the POWER switch set to OFF(CHG). Use your camcorder to a wall outlet using a DVM60 cassette and AC Adaptor) Viewfinder Electric viewfinder (color) Image device 3.0 mm (1/6 type) CCD (Charge Coupled Device...
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...LCD screen Picture 6.2 cm (2.5 type) Total dot number 123 200 (560 × 220) General Power requirements DC 6.8 V/7.2 V (battery pack) DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor) Average power consumption During camera recording using the viewfinder 1.8 W During camera recording using the LCD 2.1 W Operating temperature... 1 3/16 × 3 1/4 in.) (w/h/d) excluding the projecting parts Mass (approx.) 170 g (6.0 oz) excluding the power cord * See the label on the AC Adaptor for other specifications. Additional Information Continued , 65 Supplied accessories See page 10. Color temperature [AUTO], [ONE PUSH], [...
...LCD screen Picture 6.2 cm (2.5 type) Total dot number 123 200 (560 × 220) General Power requirements DC 6.8 V/7.2 V (battery pack) DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor) Average power consumption During camera recording using the viewfinder 1.8 W During camera recording using the LCD 2.1 W Operating temperature... 1 3/16 × 3 1/4 in.) (w/h/d) excluding the projecting parts Mass (approx.) 170 g (6.0 oz) excluding the power cord * See the label on the AC Adaptor for other specifications. Additional Information Continued , 65 Supplied accessories See page 10. Color temperature [AUTO], [ONE PUSH], [...
