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...Tips for using the battery pack 120 Maintenance information and precautions 123 Using your camcorder abroad 126 Trouble check 127 Self-diagnosis function 132 Specifications 133 Identifying the parts...) - Table of contents Before you begin Before you begin Using this manual 4 Checking supplied accessories 6 Getting started Installing and charging the battery pack ....... 7 Inserting a cassette 11 Basic operations...Playing back a tape 22 Searching for the end of recorded tape with date - digital effect 42 Shooting with manual adjustment 44 Using the PROGRAM AE function 54 Focusing ...
...Tips for using the battery pack 120 Maintenance information and precautions 123 Using your camcorder abroad 126 Trouble check 127 Self-diagnosis function 132 Specifications 133 Identifying the parts...) - Table of contents Before you begin Before you begin Using this manual 4 Checking supplied accessories 6 Getting started Installing and charging the battery pack ....... 7 Inserting a cassette 11 Basic operations...Playing back a tape 22 Searching for the end of recorded tape with date - digital effect 42 Shooting with manual adjustment 44 Using the PROGRAM AE function 54 Focusing ...
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Checking supplied accessories Check that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 139) 2 AC-L10A AC power adaptor (1), Power cord (1) (p. 8, 25) The shape of the plug varies from region to region. 3 NP-F330 battery ...) 8 Lens cap (1) (p. 12) 9 Lens hood (1) (p. 14) Contents of the recording cannot be compensated if recording or playback is not made due to a malfunction of the camcorder, video tape, etc. 6
Checking supplied accessories Check that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 139) 2 AC-L10A AC power adaptor (1), Power cord (1) (p. 8, 25) The shape of the plug varies from region to region. 3 NP-F330 battery ...) 8 Lens cap (1) (p. 12) 9 Lens hood (1) (p. 14) Contents of the recording cannot be compensated if recording or playback is not made due to a malfunction of the camcorder, video tape, etc. 6
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...F550, NPF730, NP-F730H*, NP-F750, NP-F930, NP-F950 12 V or 24 V car battery Sony DC adaptor/charger DC-V700 * NP-F730H is sold only in the U.S.A. Advanced operations Advanced operations Using... alternative power sources You can choose any of the following power sources for your camcorder. Choose the appropriate power source depending on where you want to be changed only at a... qualified service shop. Place Indoors Outdoors In the car Power source Accessory to use the supplied AC power adaptor: (1) Open the DC IN jack cover, and connect...
...F550, NPF730, NP-F730H*, NP-F750, NP-F930, NP-F950 12 V or 24 V car battery Sony DC adaptor/charger DC-V700 * NP-F730H is sold only in the U.S.A. Advanced operations Advanced operations Using... alternative power sources You can choose any of the following power sources for your camcorder. Choose the appropriate power source depending on where you want to be changed only at a... qualified service shop. Place Indoors Outdoors In the car Power source Accessory to use the supplied AC power adaptor: (1) Open the DC IN jack cover, and connect...
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This mark indicates that you purchase accessories with DC-V700) connecting cord. When purchasing Sony video products, Sony recommends that this "GENUINE VIDEO ACCESSORIES" mark. 26 Connect the DC adaptor/charger and the camcorder using the DK-415 (supplied with this product is a genuine accessory for Sony video product. Using alternative power sources Using a car battery Use a DC adaptor/charger such as Sony DC-V700 (not supplied). Connect the car battery cord to the cigarette lighter socket of a car (12 V or 24 V).
This mark indicates that you purchase accessories with DC-V700) connecting cord. When purchasing Sony video products, Sony recommends that this "GENUINE VIDEO ACCESSORIES" mark. 26 Connect the DC adaptor/charger and the camcorder using the DK-415 (supplied with this product is a genuine accessory for Sony video product. Using alternative power sources Using a car battery Use a DC adaptor/charger such as Sony DC-V700 (not supplied). Connect the car battery cord to the cigarette lighter socket of a car (12 V or 24 V).
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...print a picture using the memory card slot (see page 102). You cannot check the recorded picture by using this camcorder can record a still picture on a PC card (not supplied), using a video printer (not supplied). This photo recording is not a malfunction. The still picture on the LCD screen or in...Then the still picture is recorded for about seven seconds, the camcorder will go back to the "CAPTURE" indicator on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder, the video flash is recorded as a photograph or when you want to the accessory shoe. After the moving pictures on a mini DV tape with...
...print a picture using the memory card slot (see page 102). You cannot check the recorded picture by using this camcorder can record a still picture on a PC card (not supplied), using a video printer (not supplied). This photo recording is not a malfunction. The still picture on the LCD screen or in...Then the still picture is recorded for about seven seconds, the camcorder will go back to the "CAPTURE" indicator on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder, the video flash is recorded as a photograph or when you want to the accessory shoe. After the moving pictures on a mini DV tape with...
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You can check the recorded picture and sound by connecting the AUDIO/VIDEO jack to a TV. Check the sound by connecting audio equipment or a microphone. The recorded sound is not output from a speaker. The original sound will not .... Connecting the microphone with the MIC jack MIC (PLUG IN POWER) Ç : Signal flow Microphone (not supplied) Note You can only operate with the intelligent accessory shoe Microphone (not supplied) 88 Connecting the microphone with the Remote Commander. Audio dubbing You can add sound to your recorded tape by specifying the...
You can check the recorded picture and sound by connecting the AUDIO/VIDEO jack to a TV. Check the sound by connecting audio equipment or a microphone. The recorded sound is not output from a speaker. The original sound will not .... Connecting the microphone with the MIC jack MIC (PLUG IN POWER) Ç : Signal flow Microphone (not supplied) Note You can only operate with the intelligent accessory shoe Microphone (not supplied) 88 Connecting the microphone with the Remote Commander. Audio dubbing You can add sound to your recorded tape by specifying the...
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...counter's zero point. TRV900), the sound quality may stop recording. If you disconnect the power source or remove the battery pack, the setting of the camcorder. •A new sound cannot be recorded will be made through the built-in microphone If an i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) is connected to... The factory setting is not connected, the recording will take precedence over others in the following order. •MIC (PLUG IN POWER) jack •Intelligent accessory shoe •AUDIO/VIDEO jack •Built-in microphone of AUDIO MIX returns to the original sound (ST1) only.
...counter's zero point. TRV900), the sound quality may stop recording. If you disconnect the power source or remove the battery pack, the setting of the camcorder. •A new sound cannot be recorded will be made through the built-in microphone If an i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) is connected to... The factory setting is not connected, the recording will take precedence over others in the following order. •MIC (PLUG IN POWER) jack •Intelligent accessory shoe •AUDIO/VIDEO jack •Built-in microphone of AUDIO MIX returns to the original sound (ST1) only.
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...floppy disk adapter. Access lamp Access lamp To eject the floppy disk adapter or PC card Slide the MEMORY RELEASE lever in the accessory shoe, causing the video light to properly play back images shot with other equipment. Do not turn the power off , eject a PC card/floppy .... The images shot with this camcorder are not guaranteed to be indicated due to a floppy disk or PC card may not be played back properly with other functions. Especially when using a video light (not supplied) or similar equipment connected to the intelligent accessory shoe of the connector facing the...
...floppy disk adapter. Access lamp Access lamp To eject the floppy disk adapter or PC card Slide the MEMORY RELEASE lever in the accessory shoe, causing the video light to properly play back images shot with other equipment. Do not turn the power off , eject a PC card/floppy .... The images shot with this camcorder are not guaranteed to be indicated due to a floppy disk or PC card may not be played back properly with other functions. Especially when using a video light (not supplied) or similar equipment connected to the intelligent accessory shoe of the connector facing the...
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... on the LCD screen or in the accessory shoe, causing the video light to the right (unlock) position. (2) Keep pressing PHOTO lightly. Before operation Insert a PC card into the unit. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY The following functions do not work: digital zoom (more than 12x), wide TV ...on the screen when you are recording a still image You can record still images with all the pixels (progressive) on the Remote Commander The camcorder immediately records the image that the lock knob is not a malfunction. Recording does not start yet. (3) Press PHOTO deeper. When you press the...
... on the LCD screen or in the accessory shoe, causing the video light to the right (unlock) position. (2) Keep pressing PHOTO lightly. Before operation Insert a PC card into the unit. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY The following functions do not work: digital zoom (more than 12x), wide TV ...on the screen when you are recording a still image You can record still images with all the pixels (progressive) on the Remote Commander The camcorder immediately records the image that the lock knob is not a malfunction. Recording does not start yet. (3) Press PHOTO deeper. When you press the...
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... 0.3 sec intervals and displays the images on PC cards (not supplied) - SUPER FINE: 2 images FINE: 3 images STANDARD: 4 images Note on using the video flash light (not supplied) The video flash light does not work in continuous shooting The number of continuous shooting Setting Meaning (indicator on the screen) OFF The unit shoots... SCRN [ MENU ] : END MEMORY S E T CONT I NUOUS ON QUA L I TY P RO T E C T S L I D E S HOW DELETE AL L FORMA T RETURN [ MENU ] : END Settings of images you install it to the accessory shoe.
... 0.3 sec intervals and displays the images on PC cards (not supplied) - SUPER FINE: 2 images FINE: 3 images STANDARD: 4 images Note on using the video flash light (not supplied) The video flash light does not work in continuous shooting The number of continuous shooting Setting Meaning (indicator on the screen) OFF The unit shoots... SCRN [ MENU ] : END MEMORY S E T CONT I NUOUS ON QUA L I TY P RO T E C T S L I D E S HOW DELETE AL L FORMA T RETURN [ MENU ] : END Settings of images you install it to the accessory shoe.
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... in. (w/h/d) (54 x 11 x 120 mm) Mass Approx. 13.4 oz (380 g) Power requirements Supplied from the camcorder. AC power adaptor Power requirements 100 to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Power consumption 23 W Output voltage DC OUT...;C to change without notice. 133 Specifications Additional information Video camera recorder System Video recording system Two rotary heads, Helical scanning system Audio...3CCD (Charge Coupled Device 1/4") Viewfinder Electric viewfinder (color) Lens Combined power zoom lens, 48x (Digital), 12x (Optical) Focal distance f =3/16 to 2 1/8 in. (4.3 to 51.6 mm...accessories See page 6.
... in. (w/h/d) (54 x 11 x 120 mm) Mass Approx. 13.4 oz (380 g) Power requirements Supplied from the camcorder. AC power adaptor Power requirements 100 to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Power consumption 23 W Output voltage DC OUT...;C to change without notice. 133 Specifications Additional information Video camera recorder System Video recording system Two rotary heads, Helical scanning system Audio...3CCD (Charge Coupled Device 1/4") Viewfinder Electric viewfinder (color) Lens Combined power zoom lens, 48x (Digital), 12x (Optical) Focal distance f =3/16 to 2 1/8 in. (4.3 to 51.6 mm...accessories See page 6.
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Refer to the operating instruction of the accessory for shoulder strap (p. 140) $ª Intelligent accessory shoe %º EJECT switch (p. 11) %¡ PUSH button (p. 11) %™ %£ %¢ %™ Grip strap (p. 19) %£ Lock knob (p. 13) %¢ (self-timer)... the screw, and then press down and push it to turn on the intelligent accessory shoe Supplies power to optional accessories such as a video light or microphone. The intelligent accessory shoe is linked to the POWER switch, allowing you to the end, and then tighten the screw. Additional information Identifying the ...
Refer to the operating instruction of the accessory for shoulder strap (p. 140) $ª Intelligent accessory shoe %º EJECT switch (p. 11) %¡ PUSH button (p. 11) %™ %£ %¢ %™ Grip strap (p. 19) %£ Lock knob (p. 13) %¢ (self-timer)... the screw, and then press down and push it to turn on the intelligent accessory shoe Supplies power to optional accessories such as a video light or microphone. The intelligent accessory shoe is linked to the POWER switch, allowing you to the end, and then tighten the screw. Additional information Identifying the ...