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Main Features Recording moving pictures or still images, and playing them back •Recording moving pictures on a tape (p. 25) •Recording still images on a tape (p. 51) •Playing back a tape (p. 41) •Recording still images on a "Memory Stick" (p. 48, 144) •Recording moving pictures on a ... Features •Viewing images recorded on a "Memory Stick" using the USB cable (p. 206, 210) •Viewing moving pictures recorded on tapes using the USB cable (p. 201) •Capturing images on your computer from your camcorder using the USB cable (p. 203) •Converting an...
Main Features Recording moving pictures or still images, and playing them back •Recording moving pictures on a tape (p. 25) •Recording still images on a tape (p. 51) •Playing back a tape (p. 41) •Recording still images on a "Memory Stick" (p. 48, 144) •Recording moving pictures on a ... Features •Viewing images recorded on a "Memory Stick" using the USB cable (p. 206, 210) •Viewing moving pictures recorded on tapes using the USB cable (p. 201) •Capturing images on your computer from your camcorder using the USB cable (p. 203) •Converting an...
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... appearance to your recordings •Sports lesson (p. 66) •Landscape (p. 66) •Manual focus (p. 75) •Spot Focus (p. 77) Functions for use with recorded tapes •END SEARCH/EDITSEARCH/Rec Review (p. 39) •DATA CODE (p. 43) • Tape PB ZOOM (p. 96) •TITLE SEARCH (p. 89) •Digital program editing (p. 101, 167) 55
... appearance to your recordings •Sports lesson (p. 66) •Landscape (p. 66) •Manual focus (p. 75) •Spot Focus (p. 77) Functions for use with recorded tapes •END SEARCH/EDITSEARCH/Rec Review (p. 39) •DATA CODE (p. 43) • Tape PB ZOOM (p. 96) •TITLE SEARCH (p. 89) •Digital program editing (p. 101, 167) 55
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... backlit subjects - Display function 43 Viewing the recording on TV 47 Advanced Recording Operations Recording still images on a "Memory Stick" during tape recording ........ 48 Recording still images on a "Memory Stick" ...... 10 Getting Started Using this manual 12 Checking supplied accessories 14 Step ... 20 Step 3 Inserting a cassette 22 Step 4 Using the touch panel 23 Recording - PHOTO SEARCH/PHOTO SCAN 92 Playing back tapes with manual adjustment ..... 66 Using the PROGRAM AE 66 Adjusting the shutter speed .......... 69 Adjusting the white balance ......... 71 Adjusting the...
... backlit subjects - Display function 43 Viewing the recording on TV 47 Advanced Recording Operations Recording still images on a "Memory Stick" during tape recording ........ 48 Recording still images on a "Memory Stick" ...... 10 Getting Started Using this manual 12 Checking supplied accessories 14 Step ... 20 Step 3 Inserting a cassette 22 Step 4 Using the touch panel 23 Recording - PHOTO SEARCH/PHOTO SCAN 92 Playing back tapes with manual adjustment ..... 66 Using the PROGRAM AE 66 Adjusting the shutter speed .......... 69 Adjusting the white balance ......... 71 Adjusting the...
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...Signal convert function 211 Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the default settings with the menu 212 Troubleshooting Types of trouble and how to a tape 178 Enlarging still images recorded on a "Memory Stick" to correct trouble 224 Self-diagnosis display 231 Warning indicators and messages ...Using the optional printer 188 Viewing Images Using your Computer Viewing images on your computer - For Macintosh users 210 Capturing images from a tape - MEMORY MIX 155 Recording moving pictures - For Windows users 201 Viewing images recorded on a "Memory Stick" on a "Memory Stick...
...Signal convert function 211 Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the default settings with the menu 212 Troubleshooting Types of trouble and how to a tape 178 Enlarging still images recorded on a "Memory Stick" to correct trouble 224 Self-diagnosis display 231 Warning indicators and messages ...Using the optional printer 188 Viewing Images Using your Computer Viewing images on your computer - For Macintosh users 210 Capturing images from a tape - MEMORY MIX 155 Recording moving pictures - For Windows users 201 Viewing images recorded on a "Memory Stick" on a "Memory Stick...
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... Use the battery pack when using your camcorder. Open the DC IN jack cover. Write-protect tab 3 Close the cassette compartment by pressing on tapes of the arrow to open the lid. 2 Insert the cassette straight as far as possible into the cassette compartment with its v mark facing up.... Recording on a tape This chapter introduces you to the basic features to recorded pictures on the cassette compartment. AC power adaptor (supplied) Connect the plug with the ...
... Use the battery pack when using your camcorder. Open the DC IN jack cover. Write-protect tab 3 Close the cassette compartment by pressing on tapes of the arrow to open the lid. 2 Insert the cassette straight as far as possible into the cassette compartment with its v mark facing up.... Recording on a tape This chapter introduces you to the basic features to recorded pictures on the cassette compartment. AC power adaptor (supplied) Connect the plug with the ...
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POWER VCR Your camcorder OFF (CHG) starts recording. When you want to rewind the tape. Recording a picture (p. 25) 1 Remove the lens cap. POWER 2 SetthePOWER switch to your camcorder by holding the viewfinder, the LCD panel, the battery pack or the ...
POWER VCR Your camcorder OFF (CHG) starts recording. When you want to rewind the tape. Recording a picture (p. 25) 1 Remove the lens cap. POWER 2 SetthePOWER switch to your camcorder by holding the viewfinder, the LCD panel, the battery pack or the ...
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... cassette memory. Copyright precautions Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. Getting Started - Set the POWER switch to indicate that are marked by (Cassette Memory). Using this manual As you .... Superimposing a title (p. 126) - Note on Cassette Memory Your camcorder is being carried out. We recommend that require different operations depending on whether or not the tape has a cassette memory are shown in the introduction of such materials may be contrary to the copyright laws. 12 DATE SEARCH (p. 90) - END SEARCH (p. 39...
... cassette memory. Copyright precautions Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. Getting Started - Set the POWER switch to indicate that are marked by (Cassette Memory). Using this manual As you .... Superimposing a title (p. 126) - Note on Cassette Memory Your camcorder is being carried out. We recommend that require different operations depending on whether or not the tape has a cassette memory are shown in the introduction of such materials may be contrary to the copyright laws. 12 DATE SEARCH (p. 90) - END SEARCH (p. 39...
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.... • 12:00AMstandsformidnight. • 12:00PMstandsfornoon. 21 Note on the time indicator The internal clock of your camcorder operates on the data code of the tape and the "Memory Stick."
.... • 12:00AMstandsformidnight. • 12:00PMstandsfornoon. 21 Note on the time indicator The internal clock of your camcorder operates on the data code of the tape and the "Memory Stick."
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... (CHG) VCR 3 POWER 1 MEMORY 23 To cancel settings Press OFF. Touch the LCD screen directly with your finger to PAGE1/PAGE2. Operation buttons appear on a tape. (1) Prepare the power supply. (p. 15 to 19) (2) Press OPEN to open the LCD panel. (3) Set the POWER switch to PAGE2.
... (CHG) VCR 3 POWER 1 MEMORY 23 To cancel settings Press OFF. Touch the LCD screen directly with your finger to PAGE1/PAGE2. Operation buttons appear on a tape. (1) Prepare the power supply. (p. 15 to 19) (2) Press OPEN to open the LCD panel. (3) Set the POWER switch to PAGE2.
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...you change the recording format. To display the recording data, press DATA CODE on one tape. - When you leave your camcorder. It may not be set the POWER switch to prevent the tape wear and save the battery power. This is to OFF (CHG). - The battery use...• Fasten the grip strap firmly. • The recording data (date/time or various settings when recorded) are recorded automatically on the tape. However, they are not displayed while recording. To enable smooth transition Transition between scenes when you recorded and the next scene is slightly shorter ...
...you change the recording format. To display the recording data, press DATA CODE on one tape. - When you leave your camcorder. It may not be set the POWER switch to prevent the tape wear and save the battery power. This is to OFF (CHG). - The battery use...• Fasten the grip strap firmly. • The recording data (date/time or various settings when recorded) are recorded automatically on the tape. However, they are not displayed while recording. To enable smooth transition Transition between scenes when you recorded and the next scene is slightly shorter ...
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... that you use the viewfinder. •When you cannot play back both on mini DVCAM cassettes and on a tape in LP mode in the DV format, however, you adjust the angle of a tape may be opened up to DV SP in direct sunlight, the LCD screen may not be played back with... degrees. LCD screen •When you use the mini DV cassette. Adjusting the LCD screen The LCD panel can play back cassettes that indicated on a tape 1.5 times longer than the DVCAM format. Note When the LCD panel is opened, the viewfinder automatically turns off and no image is opened up to...
... that you use the viewfinder. •When you cannot play back both on mini DVCAM cassettes and on a tape in LP mode in the DV format, however, you adjust the angle of a tape may be opened up to DV SP in direct sunlight, the LCD screen may not be played back with... degrees. LCD screen •When you use the mini DV cassette. Adjusting the LCD screen The LCD panel can play back cassettes that indicated on a tape 1.5 times longer than the DVCAM format. Note When the LCD panel is opened, the viewfinder automatically turns off and no image is opened up to...
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... to display the date and time during playback. Basics 50min REC 00:00:00:01 40min JUL 4 2002 DVCAM 32K 12:05:56PM FN Remaining tape This appears after you insert a cassette and record or play back for the correct remaining battery time in minutes to ON in which you are... mode Audio mode FN button Press this operation (p. 43). You cannot rewrite only the time code. To display the recording data, press DATA CODE on tapes. Remaining battery time Cassette memory This appears when using the menu. Date The date is displayed about five seconds after the power is turned on...
... to display the date and time during playback. Basics 50min REC 00:00:00:01 40min JUL 4 2002 DVCAM 32K 12:05:56PM FN Remaining tape This appears after you insert a cassette and record or play back for the correct remaining battery time in minutes to ON in which you are... mode Audio mode FN button Press this operation (p. 43). You cannot rewrite only the time code. To display the recording data, press DATA CODE on tapes. Remaining battery time Cassette memory This appears when using the menu. Date The date is displayed about five seconds after the power is turned on...
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... again. To stop playback. End search When you use a cassette with cassette memory, the end search works even once you have recorded on the tape. If a tape has a blank portion between the last recorded scene and the next scene you press START/STOP, recording begins from the speaker or headphones. If you...
... again. To stop playback. End search When you use a cassette with cassette memory, the end search works even once you have recorded on the tape. If a tape has a blank portion between the last recorded scene and the next scene you press START/STOP, recording begins from the speaker or headphones. If you...
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... 3 1 4 REW 5 PLAY To stop playback Press x. 41 If you can monitor the playback picture on the screen. Playback - Playing back a tape You can monitor the playback picture in the viewfinder. You can control playback using the Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder. (1) Prepare the power supply... and insert the recorded tape. (2) Set the POWER switch to VCR while pressing the small green button. (3) Open the LCD panel while pressing OPEN. (4) Press m...
... 3 1 4 REW 5 PLAY To stop playback Press x. 41 If you can monitor the playback picture on the screen. Playback - Playing back a tape You can monitor the playback picture in the viewfinder. You can control playback using the Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder. (1) Prepare the power supply... and insert the recorded tape. (2) Set the POWER switch to VCR while pressing the small green button. (3) Open the LCD panel while pressing OPEN. (4) Press m...
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If you open or close the LCD panel Make sure that the LCD panel is not a malfunction. This is set vertically. 42 When you leave the power on the LCD screen You can turn the LCD panel over and move it back to the camcorder body with the LCD screen facing out. Playing back a tape When monitoring on for a long time Your camcorder gets warm.
If you open or close the LCD panel Make sure that the LCD panel is not a malfunction. This is set vertically. 42 When you leave the power on the LCD screen You can turn the LCD panel over and move it back to the camcorder body with the LCD screen facing out. Playing back a tape When monitoring on for a long time Your camcorder gets warm.
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.../TOUCH PANEL or DISPLAY again. Display function Press DISPLAY/TOUCH PANEL on your camcorder or DISPLAY on the screen. Basics Playing back a tape To display the screen indicators - DATA CODE DISPLAY DISPLAY/ TOUCH PANEL About date/time and various settings Your camcorder automatically records not only... images on the tape but also the recording data (date/time or various settings when recorded) (data code.) Follow the steps below to VCR, then play back a tape. (2) Press FN and select PAGE2. (3) Press DATA CODE. The...
.../TOUCH PANEL or DISPLAY again. Display function Press DISPLAY/TOUCH PANEL on your camcorder or DISPLAY on the screen. Basics Playing back a tape To display the screen indicators - DATA CODE DISPLAY DISPLAY/ TOUCH PANEL About date/time and various settings Your camcorder automatically records not only... images on the tape but also the recording data (date/time or various settings when recorded) (data code.) Follow the steps below to VCR, then play back a tape. (2) Press FN and select PAGE2. (3) Press DATA CODE. The...
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... various settings Set DATA CODE to be displayed. 44 Remaining battery time indicator during playback The indicator indicates the approximate continuous playback time. Playing back a tape Date/time 40min 00:00:23:01 JUL 4 2002 12:05:56 AM [a] Timecode [b] SteadyShotOFF [c] Exposuremode [d] Whitebalance [e] Gain [f] Shutterspeed [g] Aperturevalue Various settings 40min 00:00...
... various settings Set DATA CODE to be displayed. 44 Remaining battery time indicator during playback The indicator indicates the approximate continuous playback time. Playing back a tape Date/time 40min 00:00:23:01 JUL 4 2002 12:05:56 AM [a] Timecode [b] SteadyShotOFF [c] Exposuremode [d] Whitebalance [e] Gain [f] Shutterspeed [g] Aperturevalue Various settings 40min 00:00...
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...Keeppressing mor Mduringplayback.Toresumenormalplayback,releasethe button. To monitor high-speed pictures while advancing or rewinding the tape (skip scan) Keeppressing mwhilerewindingor Mwhileadvancingthetape.Toresume rewinding or advancing, release the button. To view....Fordoublespeedplaybackinthe reverse direction, press ,thenpress ×2ontheRemoteCommander.Toresume normalplayback,press N. Playback - To advance the tape Press Minthestopmode.Toresumenormalplayback,press N. To play back pause (viewing a still picture) Press Xduringplayback.Toresumenormalplayback,press...
...Keeppressing mor Mduringplayback.Toresumenormalplayback,releasethe button. To monitor high-speed pictures while advancing or rewinding the tape (skip scan) Keeppressing mwhilerewindingor Mwhileadvancingthetape.Toresume rewinding or advancing, release the button. To view....Fordoublespeedplaybackinthe reverse direction, press ,thenpress ×2ontheRemoteCommander.Toresume normalplayback,press N. Playback - To advance the tape Press Minthestopmode.Toresumenormalplayback,press N. To play back pause (viewing a still picture) Press Xduringplayback.Toresumenormalplayback,press...
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Slow playback The slow playback can play back DV-formatted tapes on your camcorder. When you play back DV-formatted tapes recorded in LP mode. 46 However, this camcorder if the tape is not a malfunction. This is recorded in reverse Horizontal noise may appear at the center, or the ...top and bottom of the screen. You cannot play back a tape in SP mode."DV SP "appearsonthescreenduringplayback. To resume playback, press N. When the playback pause lasts for an output signal through the DV Interface. ...
Slow playback The slow playback can play back DV-formatted tapes on your camcorder. When you play back DV-formatted tapes recorded in LP mode. 46 However, this camcorder if the tape is not a malfunction. This is recorded in reverse Horizontal noise may appear at the center, or the ...top and bottom of the screen. You cannot play back a tape in SP mode."DV SP "appearsonthescreenduringplayback. To resume playback, press N. When the playback pause lasts for an output signal through the DV Interface. ...
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... SFN [a]:Numberoftherecordedimages [b]:Approximatenumberoftheimagesthatcanberecordedonthe"MemoryStick" Notes • Whenrecordingastillimage,donotshakeyourcamcorder.Ifyoudoso,theimage may flutter. • Youcannotrecordstillimagesona"MemoryStick"duringfollowingoperations ( The indicator flashes on a "Memory Stick" in the tape recording or tape recording standby. Widemode - You can record still images on the screen.): - Before operation • Inserta"MemoryStick"intoyourcamcorder. •SetPHOTORECin toMEMORYinthemenusettings(Thedefaultsettingis MEMORY). (1) In the...
... SFN [a]:Numberoftherecordedimages [b]:Approximatenumberoftheimagesthatcanberecordedonthe"MemoryStick" Notes • Whenrecordingastillimage,donotshakeyourcamcorder.Ifyoudoso,theimage may flutter. • Youcannotrecordstillimagesona"MemoryStick"duringfollowingoperations ( The indicator flashes on a "Memory Stick" in the tape recording or tape recording standby. Widemode - You can record still images on the screen.): - Before operation • Inserta"MemoryStick"intoyourcamcorder. •SetPHOTORECin toMEMORYinthemenusettings(Thedefaultsettingis MEMORY). (1) In the...