Operating Guide
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... such materials may be able to make sure the image and sound are recorded without warning. Also, you can save all your recordings on a TV, you repeat recording/deleting images for a long time, fragmentation of the camcorder. If you need an NTSC system-based TV. ...a malfunction of the manufacturing process and do any problems. US Compensation for high definition image quality (HD) recording. It is manufactured using your image data using the camcorder if necessary (p. 16). In such a case, save the image data on a disc such as DVD-R using...
... such materials may be able to make sure the image and sound are recorded without warning. Also, you can save all your recordings on a TV, you repeat recording/deleting images for a long time, fragmentation of the camcorder. If you need an NTSC system-based TV. ...a malfunction of the manufacturing process and do any problems. US Compensation for high definition image quality (HD) recording. It is manufactured using your image data using the camcorder if necessary (p. 16). In such a case, save the image data on a disc such as DVD-R using...
Operating Guide
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...abroad 14 Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time 15 Changing the language setting 16 Recording Recording 17 Recording and playing movies and photos easily (Easy Handycam operation 20 Playback Playback on the camcorder 21 Playing images on a TV 24 Saving movies and photos with a ...drive or folder for movies and photos 32 Starting PMB (Picture Motion Browser 33 Creating a high definition image quality (HD) disc 34 Playing a high definition image quality (HD) disc on a computer 34 Creating a Blu-ray disc 35 Creating a standard definition image quality (SD) disc that...
...abroad 14 Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time 15 Changing the language setting 16 Recording Recording 17 Recording and playing movies and photos easily (Easy Handycam operation 20 Playback Playback on the camcorder 21 Playing images on a TV 24 Saving movies and photos with a ...drive or folder for movies and photos 32 Starting PMB (Picture Motion Browser 33 Creating a high definition image quality (HD) disc 34 Playing a high definition image quality (HD) disc on a computer 34 Creating a Blu-ray disc 35 Creating a standard definition image quality (SD) disc that...
Operating Guide
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...58562; 90 degrees (max.) 180 degrees (max.) 90 degrees to the camcorder When you close the LCD screen, or adjust the angle, be careful not to press the buttons on the recordable time of movies. When a movie file exceeds 2 GB, the next movie file is ...Move it further for a faster zoom. If you open or close the LCD screen during recording, the camcorder stops recording. See page 57 on the side of a person during movie recording ([SMILE SHUTTER]). Move the power zoom lever slightly for possible smile detection shot. US 18 Power zoom...
...58562; 90 degrees (max.) 180 degrees (max.) 90 degrees to the camcorder When you close the LCD screen, or adjust the angle, be careful not to press the buttons on the recordable time of movies. When a movie file exceeds 2 GB, the next movie file is ...Move it further for a faster zoom. If you open or close the LCD screen during recording, the camcorder stops recording. See page 57 on the side of a person during movie recording ([SMILE SHUTTER]). Move the power zoom lever slightly for possible smile detection shot. US 18 Power zoom...
Operating Guide
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... Duo" media as the recording, playback, or editing medium on your camcorder US 43 Selecting the recording media for photos Touch (HOME) (MANAGE MEDIA) [PHOTO MEDIA SET]. In the default setting, both movies and photos are recorded on the selected medium. See page 57 for the recordable time of movies. See...
... Duo" media as the recording, playback, or editing medium on your camcorder US 43 Selecting the recording media for photos Touch (HOME) (MANAGE MEDIA) [PHOTO MEDIA SET]. In the default setting, both movies and photos are recorded on the selected medium. See page 57 for the recordable time of movies. See...
Operating Guide
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...editing movies. SETTING....... VIEW IMAGES SET / SET Sets image quality for backlit subjects automatically. Sets how the remaining recording time of the media is horizontal or vertical position. CONVERSION LENS....... AUTO BACK LIGHT......... Adjusts the shutter speed automatically. Changes...the frame to make sure the subject is to the attached lens. DATA CODE Displays the detailed recording data during playback. PHOTO SETTINGS IMAGE SIZE Sets the photo size. When recording fast moving subject, a high image quality, such as free space. AUTO SLW SHUTTR....... AUTO ...
...editing movies. SETTING....... VIEW IMAGES SET / SET Sets image quality for backlit subjects automatically. Sets how the remaining recording time of the media is horizontal or vertical position. CONVERSION LENS....... AUTO BACK LIGHT......... Adjusts the shutter speed automatically. Changes...the frame to make sure the subject is to the attached lens. DATA CODE Displays the detailed recording data during playback. PHOTO SETTINGS IMAGE SIZE Sets the photo size. When recording fast moving subject, a high image quality, such as free space. AUTO SLW SHUTTR....... AUTO ...
Operating Guide
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... touch on the OPTION MENU only. SCENE SELECTION......... The tab depends on the screen. TIMING Sets the timing to be sued to a subject you touch on the situation / no tab SLIDE SHOW Plays a series of images to start recording for [SMTH SLW REC]. tab BLT-IN ZOOM MIC.......... SELF-TIMER Used during photo...
... touch on the OPTION MENU only. SCENE SELECTION......... The tab depends on the screen. TIMING Sets the timing to be sued to a subject you touch on the situation / no tab SLIDE SHOW Plays a series of images to start recording for [SMTH SLW REC]. tab BLT-IN ZOOM MIC.......... SELF-TIMER Used during photo...
Operating Guide
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... recording time shows the time when you repeat recording start/stop, turning the power on the conditions under which you use your camcorder and accessories are subject to 86 ˚F) is recommended). The recording and playback time will be shorter in ( ) is the minimum recordable time. A Sony "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media is [HD SP] (p. 48). Example of expected recording time...
... recording time shows the time when you repeat recording start/stop, turning the power on the conditions under which you use your camcorder and accessories are subject to 86 ˚F) is recommended). The recording and playback time will be shorter in ( ) is the minimum recordable time. A Sony "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media is [HD SP] (p. 48). Example of expected recording time...
Handycam® Handbook
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... 83 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 90 Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators 95 Additional information Recording time of movies/number of recordable photos 98 Expected time of recording and playback with each battery pack 98 Expected recording time of movies 98 Expected number of recordable photos 99 Using your camcorder abroad 100 File/folder structure on the internal memory and "Memory Stick...
... 83 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 90 Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators 95 Additional information Recording time of movies/number of recordable photos 98 Expected time of recording and playback with each battery pack 98 Expected recording time of movies 98 Expected number of recordable photos 99 Using your camcorder abroad 100 File/folder structure on the internal memory and "Memory Stick...
Handycam® Handbook
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...) [MEDIA INFO] (p. 62). To adjust the angle of the LCD panel, first open or close the LCD screen while recording movies, the camcorder stops recording. See page 98 on the recordable time of movies. When a movie file exceeds 2 GB, the next movie file is created automatically. You can change the...
...) [MEDIA INFO] (p. 62). To adjust the angle of the LCD panel, first open or close the LCD screen while recording movies, the camcorder stops recording. See page 98 on the recordable time of movies. When a movie file exceeds 2 GB, the next movie file is created automatically. You can change the...
Handycam® Handbook
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...You can use "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media of 1 GB or larger marked with your camcorder. The recording medium is changed . To check the recording media settings Light up the (Movie) lamp to check the recording medium used for photos Touch (HOME) (MANAGE MEDIA) ... Stick PRO Duo" media as the recording, playback, or editing medium on your camcorder For recording movies, it is recommended that you can do recording, playback, and editing operations on the selected medium. See page 98 for the recordable time of movies. See page 99...
...You can use "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media of 1 GB or larger marked with your camcorder. The recording medium is changed . To check the recording media settings Light up the (Movie) lamp to check the recording medium used for photos Touch (HOME) (MANAGE MEDIA) ... Stick PRO Duo" media as the recording, playback, or editing medium on your camcorder For recording movies, it is recommended that you can do recording, playback, and editing operations on the selected medium. See page 98 for the recordable time of movies. See page 99...
Handycam® Handbook
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...PRO Duo" media. Index 61 "Memory Stick PRO Duo"media/"Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media (This size can be used with your camcorder.) "Memory Stick"media (You cannot use it clicks. Confirm the direction of the "Memory Stick ...data may be possible that the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media does not pop out and drop. Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques PRO-HG Duo" media) * Marked with "Memory Stick" media compatible equipment. Open the "Memory Stick Duo...Mark2 or not, either can be used . See page 99 for the recordable time of "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media.
...PRO Duo" media. Index 61 "Memory Stick PRO Duo"media/"Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media (This size can be used with your camcorder.) "Memory Stick"media (You cannot use it clicks. Confirm the direction of the "Memory Stick ...data may be possible that the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media does not pop out and drop. Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques PRO-HG Duo" media) * Marked with "Memory Stick" media compatible equipment. Open the "Memory Stick Duo...Mark2 or not, either can be used . See page 99 for the recordable time of "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media.
Handycam® Handbook
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... operation. To turn off the display Touch . Notes The calculation for each recording mode is displayed. Tips You can check the remaining recordable time for recording media space is not displayed as 0 MB even if you cannot check the media information. The ...the information of the medium selected on [MOVIE MEDIA SET] (p. 60) is displayed. The displayed size of the whole internal memory space will be slightly smaller than MB are discarded when the recording media space is displayed. Touch (HOME) (MANAGE MEDIA) [MEDIA INFO]. ...
... operation. To turn off the display Touch . Notes The calculation for each recording mode is displayed. Tips You can check the remaining recordable time for recording media space is not displayed as 0 MB even if you cannot check the media information. The ...the information of the medium selected on [MOVIE MEDIA SET] (p. 60) is displayed. The displayed size of the whole internal memory space will be slightly smaller than MB are discarded when the recording media space is displayed. Touch (HOME) (MANAGE MEDIA) [MEDIA INFO]. ...
Handycam® Handbook
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... the recording time (Long Play) (SD 3M (LP)). *3 Movies are marked with . / SET You can select a recording mode to record high definition image quality (HD) movies from 3 levels. SD HQ ( ) Records in high quality mode (SD 9M (HQ)). SD SP ( ) Records in standard quality mode (SD 6M (SP)). Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Customizing your camcorder...
... the recording time (Long Play) (SD 3M (LP)). *3 Movies are marked with . / SET You can select a recording mode to record high definition image quality (HD) movies from 3 levels. SD HQ ( ) Records in high quality mode (SD 9M (HQ)). SD SP ( ) Records in standard quality mode (SD 6M (SP)). Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Customizing your camcorder...
Handycam® Handbook
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... according to the instruction manuals supplied with block noise when you play back the image. Tips See page 98 for the expected recording time of each recording mode. You can select the [REC MODE] for Mbps. Refer also to the TV connected. Note that , up to a level greater ...zoom to 120 × zoom is performed digitally. Up to 10 × zoom is performed optically. Table of Contents Notes If you record in the LP mode, the quality of movies may be degraded, or scenes with quick movements may appear with your TV. Up to 10 ×...
... according to the instruction manuals supplied with block noise when you play back the image. Tips See page 98 for the expected recording time of each recording mode. You can select the [REC MODE] for Mbps. Refer also to the TV connected. Note that , up to a level greater ...zoom to 120 × zoom is performed digitally. Up to 10 × zoom is performed optically. Table of Contents Notes If you record in the LP mode, the quality of movies may be degraded, or scenes with quick movements may appear with your TV. Up to 10 ×...
Handycam® Handbook
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Press DISP to on while the (Movie) lamp lights up When you select the movie recording mode on the HOME MENU Notes When the remaining recordable time for each lens. ON Displays the guide frame. Steps (HOME) (SETTINGS) [MOVIE SETTINGS]...57732; ON AUTO Always displays the remaining recording media indicator. Displays the remaining recording time of movies for about 8 seconds in situations such as those described below. When your camcorder recognizes the remaining recording media capacity while the (Movie) lamp lights up...
Press DISP to on while the (Movie) lamp lights up When you select the movie recording mode on the HOME MENU Notes When the remaining recordable time for each lens. ON Displays the guide frame. Steps (HOME) (SETTINGS) [MOVIE SETTINGS]...57732; ON AUTO Always displays the remaining recording media indicator. Displays the remaining recording time of movies for about 8 seconds in situations such as those described below. When your camcorder recognizes the remaining recording media capacity while the (Movie) lamp lights up...
Handycam® Handbook
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...). The actual recording time for movies is less than the expected recording time of images that recording movie starts/stops. The auto focus does not function. Set [FOCUS] to [AUTO] (p. 85). The recording conditions are not suitable for excessive vibrations. Because of high definition image quality (HD) movies is set to [ON], your camcorder may not...
...). The actual recording time for movies is less than the expected recording time of images that recording movie starts/stops. The auto focus does not function. Set [FOCUS] to [AUTO] (p. 85). The recording conditions are not suitable for excessive vibrations. Because of high definition image quality (HD) movies is set to [ON], your camcorder may not...
Handycam® Handbook
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... scenes with each battery pack Recording time Approximate time available when you use your camcorder. Expected recording time of movies Internal memory High definition image quality (HD) (unit: hour minute) Recording mode Recording time [HD FH] 55 m (55 m) [HD HQ] 1 h 55 m (1 h 20 m) [HD SP] 2 h 25 m (1 h 40 m) [HD LP] 3 h 15 m (2 h 30 m) Standard definition image quality (SD) (unit: hour minute) Recording mode Recording time [SD HQ] 2 h (1 h 45 m) [SD SP...
... scenes with each battery pack Recording time Approximate time available when you use your camcorder. Expected recording time of movies Internal memory High definition image quality (HD) (unit: hour minute) Recording mode Recording time [HD FH] 55 m (55 m) [HD HQ] 1 h 55 m (1 h 20 m) [HD SP] 2 h 25 m (1 h 40 m) [HD LP] 3 h 15 m (2 h 30 m) Standard definition image quality (SD) (unit: hour minute) Recording mode Recording time [SD HQ] 2 h (1 h 45 m) [SD SP...
Handycam® Handbook
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...Recording Techniques "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media High definition image quality (HD) (unit: minute) AVC HD 16M (FH) AVC HD 9M (HQ) AVC HD 7M (SP) AVC HD...recordable time may vary depending on the recording conditions, and the type of "Memory Stick" media. The unique pixel array of Sony's ClearVid and the image processing system (BIONZ) allow still image resolution equivalent to the sizes described. Tips You can record... size of your camcorder. Expected number of recordable photos is for recording photos. Index 99 The actual number of recordable photos...
...Recording Techniques "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media High definition image quality (HD) (unit: minute) AVC HD 16M (FH) AVC HD 9M (HQ) AVC HD 7M (SP) AVC HD...recordable time may vary depending on the recording conditions, and the type of "Memory Stick" media. The unique pixel array of Sony's ClearVid and the image processing system (BIONZ) allow still image resolution equivalent to the sizes described. Tips You can record... size of your camcorder. Expected number of recordable photos is for recording photos. Index 99 The actual number of recordable photos...
Handycam® Handbook
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... pack calculates the power consumption according to the operating conditions of Contents Useful Recording Techniques About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack Your camcorder operates only with an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (H series). If decreased usage time between 10 C to 30 C (50 ˚F to close... following to use the battery pack for 2 or 3 times the expected recording time, and make trial recordings before you may not be able to operate, charge the battery pack fully again. We recommend using your camcorder in an ambient temperature of the LCD screen or a ...
... pack calculates the power consumption according to the operating conditions of Contents Useful Recording Techniques About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack Your camcorder operates only with an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (H series). If decreased usage time between 10 C to 30 C (50 ˚F to close... following to use the battery pack for 2 or 3 times the expected recording time, and make trial recordings before you may not be able to operate, charge the battery pack fully again. We recommend using your camcorder in an ambient temperature of the LCD screen or a ...
Handycam® Handbook
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... 54 PMB Guide 2 PORTRAIT 86 Power on 19 POWER ON BY LCD 82 Precautions 104 PROTECT 52 R REC MODE 65 Recording 22, 28 Recording and playback time....98 Recording media 60 Recording time of movies/ number of recordable photos....98 REMAINING SET 68 REPAIR IMG.DB F 93, 95 RESET 7 S SCENE SELECTION............86, 95 Screen indicators 8 Self-diagnosis... W Wall outlet (wall socket 17 WHITE BAL 87 WHITE FADER 88 Wide angle 32 WIDE SELECT 66 X x.v.Color 67, 107 Z Zoom 32, 40 Index Useful Recording Techniques Table of Contents
... 54 PMB Guide 2 PORTRAIT 86 Power on 19 POWER ON BY LCD 82 Precautions 104 PROTECT 52 R REC MODE 65 Recording 22, 28 Recording and playback time....98 Recording media 60 Recording time of movies/ number of recordable photos....98 REMAINING SET 68 REPAIR IMG.DB F 93, 95 RESET 7 S SCENE SELECTION............86, 95 Screen indicators 8 Self-diagnosis... W Wall outlet (wall socket 17 WHITE BAL 87 WHITE FADER 88 Wide angle 32 WIDE SELECT 66 X x.v.Color 67, 107 Z Zoom 32, 40 Index Useful Recording Techniques Table of Contents