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...indicators that is the Help of the supplied "PMB (Picture Motion Browser)" software. Information on using your camcorder connected to the Operating Guide (a separate volume). Read the Handycam Handbook in addition to a computer will be found in the Operating Guide and the PMB Guide that actually... appear on your camcorder. In this Handycam Handbook, the internal memory of your camcorder and "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media are called "recording media." "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media ...
...indicators that is the Help of the supplied "PMB (Picture Motion Browser)" software. Information on using your camcorder connected to the Operating Guide (a separate volume). Read the Handycam Handbook in addition to a computer will be found in the Operating Guide and the PMB Guide that actually... appear on your camcorder. In this Handycam Handbook, the internal memory of your camcorder and "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media are called "recording media." "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media ...
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...camcorder 35 Playing movies 35 Viewing photos 36 Useful functions for information quickly 2 Useful recording techniques 6 Parts and controls 7 Screen indicators 8 " HOME" and " OPTION" - Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Table of advice for successful recording 21 Recording and playing movies and photos easily ( Easy Handycam... Operation 22 Recording movies 22 Shooting photos 24 Playing movies 25 Viewing photos 27 Recording 28 Recording movies 28 Shooting photos 30 Useful functions for recording movies and photos 32 Zooming 32 Recording high quality...
...camcorder 35 Playing movies 35 Viewing photos 36 Useful functions for information quickly 2 Useful recording techniques 6 Parts and controls 7 Screen indicators 8 " HOME" and " OPTION" - Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Table of advice for successful recording 21 Recording and playing movies and photos easily ( Easy Handycam... Operation 22 Recording movies 22 Shooting photos 24 Playing movies 25 Viewing photos 27 Recording 28 Recording movies 28 Shooting photos 30 Useful functions for recording movies and photos 32 Zooming 32 Recording high quality...
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... 62 Deleting all movies and photos (Formatting 63 Preventing data on a TV 42 Connecting a TV using [TV CONNECT Guide 42 Connecting to a high definition TV 43 Connecting to a non-high-definition 16:9 (wide) or 4:3 TV 44 Using "BRAVIA" Sync 46 Editing Deleting movies and photos 47 Capturing a photo from a movie 49 Dubbing... with photos 40 Playing back a series of photos (Slide show 41 Playing images on the internal memory from being recovered 64 Customizing your camcorder MOVIE SETTINGS (Items for recording movies 65 PHOTO SETTINGS (Items for recording photos 70 FACE FUNC.
... 62 Deleting all movies and photos (Formatting 63 Preventing data on a TV 42 Connecting a TV using [TV CONNECT Guide 42 Connecting to a high definition TV 43 Connecting to a non-high-definition 16:9 (wide) or 4:3 TV 44 Using "BRAVIA" Sync 46 Editing Deleting movies and photos 47 Capturing a photo from a movie 49 Dubbing... with photos 40 Playing back a series of photos (Slide show 41 Playing images on the internal memory from being recovered 64 Customizing your camcorder MOVIE SETTINGS (Items for recording movies 65 PHOTO SETTINGS (Items for recording photos 70 FACE FUNC.
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... 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 PRO Duo" media ...102 Maintenance and precautions 104 About the AVCHD format 104...
... 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 PRO Duo" media ...102 Maintenance and precautions 104 About the AVCHD format 104...
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...) (VIEW IMAGES) button (25, 35) Access lamp (Internal memory, "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media) (60) While the lamp is lit or flashing, the camcorder is convenient during playback operations. (HOME) button (10) Zoom buttons (32, 40) You can close the LCD panel with the LCD screen facing...
...) (VIEW IMAGES) button (25, 35) Access lamp (Internal memory, "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media) (60) While the lamp is lit or flashing, the camcorder is convenient during playback operations. (HOME) button (10) Zoom buttons (32, 40) You can close the LCD panel with the LCD screen facing...
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..., 36) Indicators and their positions are approximate and may differ from what you actually see. Some indicators may not appear, depending on your camcorder model. Useful Recording Techniques Index
..., 36) Indicators and their positions are approximate and may differ from what you actually see. Some indicators may not appear, depending on your camcorder model. Useful Recording Techniques Index
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.... Menu item Using the HELP function To see the descriptions on the HOME MENU, touch (HELP) on the HOME MENU screen. (The bottom of your camcorder, etc. (HOME) (HOME) button Touch the desired category the menu item to change in the context appear. (OPTION) Touch the ...desired tab the item to be no tab.) You cannot use the OPTION MENU during Easy Handycam operation. 10 Table of menus Using the HOME MENU When you press (HOME), the HOME MENU appears. Using the OPTION MENU The OPTION MENU appears...
.... Menu item Using the HELP function To see the descriptions on the HOME MENU, touch (HELP) on the HOME MENU screen. (The bottom of your camcorder, etc. (HOME) (HOME) button Touch the desired category the menu item to change in the context appear. (OPTION) Touch the ...desired tab the item to be no tab.) You cannot use the OPTION MENU during Easy Handycam operation. 10 Table of menus Using the HOME MENU When you press (HOME), the HOME MENU appears. Using the OPTION MENU The OPTION MENU appears...
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Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques The tabs and items that appear on the screen depend on the recording/playback status of your camcorder at the time. 11 Index
Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques The tabs and items that appear on the screen depend on the recording/playback status of your camcorder at the time. 11 Index
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...LCD screen is not dustproofed, dripproofed or waterproofed. Useful Recording Techniques Index Battery pack The camcorder is manufactured using extremely high-precision technology, so over 99.99% of the pixels are normal results of the manufacturing process and...cable (1) USB cable (1) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH50 (1) CD-ROM "Handycam Application Software" (1) "PMB" (software, including "PMB Guide") "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) "Operating Guide" (1) See page 60 for long periods of time may be sure ...
...LCD screen is not dustproofed, dripproofed or waterproofed. Useful Recording Techniques Index Battery pack The camcorder is manufactured using extremely high-precision technology, so over 99.99% of the pixels are normal results of the manufacturing process and...cable (1) USB cable (1) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH50 (1) CD-ROM "Handycam Application Software" (1) "PMB" (software, including "PMB Guide") "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) "Operating Guide" (1) See page 60 for long periods of time may be sure ...
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...your camcorder with the following devices; Other AVCHD format compatible devices which are not compatible with High Profile Devices which was developed jointly by Carl Zeiss, in Germany, and Sony ...PAL system-based TV. Television programs, films, video tapes, and other compatible device. MTF= Modulation Transfer Function. DVD media containing AVCHD footage should not be used for illustrating the operating procedures. Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is equipped with HD image quality (high definition) This camcorder captures high definition...
...your camcorder with the following devices; Other AVCHD format compatible devices which are not compatible with High Profile Devices which was developed jointly by Carl Zeiss, in Germany, and Sony ...PAL system-based TV. Television programs, films, video tapes, and other compatible device. MTF= Modulation Transfer Function. DVD media containing AVCHD footage should not be used for illustrating the operating procedures. Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is equipped with HD image quality (high definition) This camcorder captures high definition...
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...power with the remaining battery indicator at the upper left on recording and playing time. When your camcorder. See page 98 on the LCD screen. 17 Index The CHG (charge) lamp lights up... and charging starts. The CHG (charge) lamp turns off your camcorder by closing the LCD screen. 2 Attach the battery pack by sliding it in the direction of the arrow... until it clicks. 3 Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord (mains lead) to your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket). Be sure that the mark on the DC...
...power with the remaining battery indicator at the upper left on recording and playing time. When your camcorder. See page 98 on the LCD screen. 17 Index The CHG (charge) lamp lights up... and charging starts. The CHG (charge) lamp turns off your camcorder by closing the LCD screen. 2 Attach the battery pack by sliding it in the direction of the arrow... until it clicks. 3 Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord (mains lead) to your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket). Be sure that the mark on the DC...
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... battery pack Close the LCD screen. Charging the battery pack abroad You can charge the battery pack in any countries/regions using your camcorder without any malfunction occurs while using the AC Adaptor supplied with any metallic objects. Notes on the battery pack When you... Adaptor Use the nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when using an NP-FH30, which only allows short recording and playback times, with your camcorder. In the default setting, the power turns off . The CHG (charge) lamp flashes during charging under the following conditions: ...
... battery pack Close the LCD screen. Charging the battery pack abroad You can charge the battery pack in any countries/regions using your camcorder without any malfunction occurs while using the AC Adaptor supplied with any metallic objects. Notes on the battery pack When you... Adaptor Use the nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when using an NP-FH30, which only allows short recording and playback times, with your camcorder. In the default setting, the power turns off . The CHG (charge) lamp flashes during charging under the following conditions: ...
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... (Photo): To record photos 2 Select the desired geographical area with / , then touch [NEXT]. When an item is turned on. To turn on your camcorder. The clock starts. If you set the date and time again, touch (HOME) (SETTINGS) [CLOCK/ LANG] [CLOCK SET... Useful Recording Techniques Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time 1 Open the LCD screen of your camcorder when the LCD screen is open, press POWER. Your camcorder is not on the screen, touch / until the item appears. 3 Set [SUMMERTIME], date and time, then touch .
... (Photo): To record photos 2 Select the desired geographical area with / , then touch [NEXT]. When an item is turned on. To turn on your camcorder. The clock starts. If you set the date and time again, touch (HOME) (SETTINGS) [CLOCK/ LANG] [CLOCK SET... Useful Recording Techniques Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time 1 Open the LCD screen of your camcorder when the LCD screen is open, press POWER. Your camcorder is not on the screen, touch / until the item appears. 3 Set [SUMMERTIME], date and time, then touch .
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...touch (HOME) (SETTINGS) [VIEW IMAGES SET] [DATA CODE] [DATE/TIME You can turn off your camcorder also by pressing POWER. When [POWER ON BY LCD] (p. 82) is turned POWER button You can be displayed during recording, but they... are automatically recorded on -screen displays to [OFF], turn off your camcorder by touching (HOME) (SETTINGS) [SOUND/DISP SET] [BEEP] [OFF If the button you touch does...
...touch (HOME) (SETTINGS) [VIEW IMAGES SET] [DATA CODE] [DATE/TIME You can turn off your camcorder also by pressing POWER. When [POWER ON BY LCD] (p. 82) is turned POWER button You can be displayed during recording, but they... are automatically recorded on -screen displays to [OFF], turn off your camcorder by touching (HOME) (SETTINGS) [SOUND/DISP SET] [BEEP] [OFF If the button you touch does...
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... scene look stable. Zooming smoothly Zoom in dim light, such as you turn your camcorder horizontally as scenes of fireworks, or night views. Stabilize yourself, move the camcorder. By always carrying spare batteries, you can continue recording without worrying about battery power ... at the end of spaciousness Use the panning technique. Aim for a balanced volume of camcorder accessories. Evoking a feeling of panning for successful recording Stabilizing your camcorder When you not move your upper body slowly. Accentuating movies with narration Consider the sound to...
... scene look stable. Zooming smoothly Zoom in dim light, such as you turn your camcorder horizontally as scenes of fireworks, or night views. Stabilize yourself, move the camcorder. By always carrying spare batteries, you can continue recording without worrying about battery power ... at the end of spaciousness Use the panning technique. Aim for a balanced volume of camcorder accessories. Evoking a feeling of panning for successful recording Stabilizing your camcorder When you not move your upper body slowly. Accentuating movies with narration Consider the sound to...
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... settings automatically. (Some menu items retain the settings that were made before Easy Handycam operation.) Recording movies In the default setting, movies are set basic options, such as changing the image size or deleting images, among the setting and adjustment items. Other items are recorded with high definition image quality (HD) on your camcorder.
... settings automatically. (Some menu items retain the settings that were made before Easy Handycam operation.) Recording movies In the default setting, movies are set basic options, such as changing the image size or deleting images, among the setting and adjustment items. Other items are recorded with high definition image quality (HD) on your camcorder.
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The aspect ratio of your camcorder when the LCD screen is already open, press POWER (p. 19). Press EASY. Your camcorder is turned on. To turn on your camcorder. appears on the LCD screen. Press MODE to turn on the (Photo) lamp. Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Shooting photos Open the lens cover. Open the LCD screen of the screen becomes 4:3. 24 Index
The aspect ratio of your camcorder when the LCD screen is already open, press POWER (p. 19). Press EASY. Your camcorder is turned on. To turn on your camcorder. appears on the LCD screen. Press MODE to turn on the (Photo) lamp. Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Shooting photos Open the lens cover. Open the LCD screen of the screen becomes 4:3. 24 Index
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Table of your camcorder when the LCD screen is already open, press POWER (p. 19). Press (VIEW IMAGES). Your camcorder is recorded on your camcorder. Press PHOTO lightly to adjust the focus, then press it fully. The VISUAL INDEX screen appears after some seconds. 25 Index Playing movies Open the LCD screen of Contents Useful Recording Techniques When Flashes Lights up disappears, the photo is turned on. To turn on the internal memory.
Table of your camcorder when the LCD screen is already open, press POWER (p. 19). Press (VIEW IMAGES). Your camcorder is recorded on your camcorder. Press PHOTO lightly to adjust the focus, then press it fully. The VISUAL INDEX screen appears after some seconds. 25 Index Playing movies Open the LCD screen of Contents Useful Recording Techniques When Flashes Lights up disappears, the photo is turned on. To turn on the internal memory.
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... recording screen : Displays the Film Roll Index screen (p. 38). : Displays the Face Index screen (p. 38). : Displays high definition image quality (HD) movies.* : Displays photos. * appears when you select standard definition image quality (SD) movie is selected with [ / SET] (p. 65). appears with , you touch the movie or... (p. 39) Next 6 images Returns to [DATE/TIME] (p. 74). To change the recording media, select the recording media on "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media.) Your camcorder starts playing the selected movie.
... recording screen : Displays the Film Roll Index screen (p. 38). : Displays the Face Index screen (p. 38). : Displays high definition image quality (HD) movies.* : Displays photos. * appears when you select standard definition image quality (SD) movie is selected with [ / SET] (p. 65). appears with , you touch the movie or... (p. 39) Next 6 images Returns to [DATE/TIME] (p. 74). To change the recording media, select the recording media on "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media.) Your camcorder starts playing the selected movie.
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... setup changes. Previous To the VISUAL INDEX screen Slide show/pause Next Tips The setting of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Your camcorder starts playing the selected photo. See "Menu lists" (p. 12) on the available menu items. Notes You cannot use ...some buttons/functions during Easy Handycam operation Press (HOME) to images or change the recording media, select the recording media on [PHOTO MEDIA SET] (p. 60). from the LCD ...
... setup changes. Previous To the VISUAL INDEX screen Slide show/pause Next Tips The setting of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Your camcorder starts playing the selected photo. See "Menu lists" (p. 12) on the available menu items. Notes You cannot use ...some buttons/functions during Easy Handycam operation Press (HOME) to images or change the recording media, select the recording media on [PHOTO MEDIA SET] (p. 60). from the LCD ...