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.... HDRSerial No. "Memory Stick PRO Duo" This device complies with Canadian ICES-003. Operation is for future reference. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-CX12 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. The number below . Telephone number: 858-942-2230 This device complies with the Handycam Station Model...
.... HDRSerial No. "Memory Stick PRO Duo" This device complies with Canadian ICES-003. Operation is for future reference. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-CX12 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. The number below . Telephone number: 858-942-2230 This device complies with the Handycam Station Model...
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... battery is already installed. Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH60 (1) CD-ROM "Handycam Application Software" (1) (p. 27) PMB PMB Guide Handycam Handbook (PDF) "Operating Guide" (This manual) (1) Types of "Memory Stick" you can use with your camcorder For recording movies, it is recommended that you use Supplied items The...
... battery is already installed. Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH60 (1) CD-ROM "Handycam Application Software" (1) (p. 27) PMB PMB Guide Handycam Handbook (PDF) "Operating Guide" (This manual) (1) Types of "Memory Stick" you can use with your camcorder For recording movies, it is recommended that you use Supplied items The...
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...13) is not dustproofed, dripproofed or waterproofed. To view your camcorder. If you repeat recording/deleting images for effective use. Using the camcorder The camcorder is lit or flashing. Otherwise, the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" may be damaged, recorded images may be lost... malfunctions could occur. Remove the battery pack, AC Adaptor or Handycam Station from the camcorder Apply mechanical shock or vibration to the camcorder When inserting or ejecting the "Memory Stick PRO Duo," be careful so that appear constantly on the country/region...
...13) is not dustproofed, dripproofed or waterproofed. To view your camcorder. If you repeat recording/deleting images for effective use. Using the camcorder The camcorder is lit or flashing. Otherwise, the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" may be damaged, recorded images may be lost... malfunctions could occur. Remove the battery pack, AC Adaptor or Handycam Station from the camcorder Apply mechanical shock or vibration to the camcorder When inserting or ejecting the "Memory Stick PRO Duo," be careful so that appear constantly on the country/region...
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...image data from the actual images of the computer. For more detailed information about using the camcorder and the supplied software, refer also to format the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" in each local language are used in this manual for illustration purposes are not compatible ...as a DVD-R using your computer. It is connected to a computer Do not try to "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) and "PMB Guide". Notes on inserting the camcorder into the Handycam Station The camcorder must be fully inserted to ensure good contact. Connect cables to the connectors of the...
...image data from the actual images of the computer. For more detailed information about using the camcorder and the supplied software, refer also to format the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" in each local language are used in this manual for illustration purposes are not compatible ...as a DVD-R using your computer. It is connected to a computer Do not try to "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) and "PMB Guide". Notes on inserting the camcorder into the Handycam Station The camcorder must be fully inserted to ensure good contact. Connect cables to the connectors of the...
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... Started Step 1: Charging the battery pack..........9 Step 2: Setting the date and time........ 12 Changing the language setting 12 Step 3: Inserting a "Memory Stick PRO Duo 13 Recording/Playback/Saving images Recording 14 Playback 16 Playing the image on a TV 17 Name and functions of each part........ ... HOME" and " OPTION 22 Saving images 25 Deleting images 26 Enjoying with a computer Performing with a computer 27 Installing and viewing "Handycam Handbook" (PDF 27 Installing "PMB 27 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 30 Additional Information Precautions 32 Specifications 34 US
... Started Step 1: Charging the battery pack..........9 Step 2: Setting the date and time........ 12 Changing the language setting 12 Step 3: Inserting a "Memory Stick PRO Duo 13 Recording/Playback/Saving images Recording 14 Playback 16 Playing the image on a TV 17 Name and functions of each part........ ... HOME" and " OPTION 22 Saving images 25 Deleting images 26 Enjoying with a computer Performing with a computer 27 Installing and viewing "Handycam Handbook" (PDF 27 Installing "PMB 27 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 30 Additional Information Precautions 32 Specifications 34 US
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...then touch [NEXT]. 4 Set [DST SET] or [SUMMERTIME], [Y] (year), [M] (month), [D] (day), hour US 12 and minute, then touch . POWER switch When using the camcorder for the first time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears on the LCD screen. 1 While pressing the green button, slide the POWER switch repeatedly in the...not appear during recording, but they are automatically recorded on the "Memory Stick PRO Duo," and can be displayed during playback. You can change the on-screen displays to step 3 when you turn on your camcorder for the first time. When you turn off the operation...
...then touch [NEXT]. 4 Set [DST SET] or [SUMMERTIME], [Y] (year), [M] (month), [D] (day), hour US 12 and minute, then touch . POWER switch When using the camcorder for the first time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears on the LCD screen. 1 While pressing the green button, slide the POWER switch repeatedly in the...not appear during recording, but they are automatically recorded on the "Memory Stick PRO Duo," and can be displayed during playback. You can change the on-screen displays to step 3 when you turn on your camcorder for the first time. When you turn off the operation...
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... or Handycam Station from the camcorder Apply mechanical shock or vibration to the camcorder Do not open the Memory Stick Duo cover during recording. If you can use with your camcorder. 1 Insert the "Memory Stick PRO Duo." Open the Memory Stick Duo cover. Insert the "Memory Stick ... Note that there is set to create a new Image Database File. See page 5 on the "Memory Stick" you force the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" into the slot in step 3, format the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" (p. 26). US 13 If the POWER switch is not enough free space.] appears ...
... or Handycam Station from the camcorder Apply mechanical shock or vibration to the camcorder Do not open the Memory Stick Duo cover during recording. If you can use with your camcorder. 1 Insert the "Memory Stick PRO Duo." Open the Memory Stick Duo cover. Insert the "Memory Stick ... Note that there is set to create a new Image Database File. See page 5 on the "Memory Stick" you force the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" into the slot in step 3, format the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" (p. 26). US 13 If the POWER switch is not enough free space.] appears ...
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... Flashing Lights up 1 Slide the POWER switch until the respective lamp lights up. appears beside . US The maximum recordable time of Sony 14 "Memory Stick PRO Duo" is as follows with recording mode [HD SP] (the default setting): 1 GB: approx. 15 minutes 2 GB: approx. 30 minutes 4 GB: approx.... 65 minutes 8 GB: approx. 140 minutes 16 GB: approx. 280 minutes When measuring "Memory Stick PRO Duo" capacity, 1 GB equals 1 billion bytes, a portion of which is used for data management.
... Flashing Lights up 1 Slide the POWER switch until the respective lamp lights up. appears beside . US The maximum recordable time of Sony 14 "Memory Stick PRO Duo" is as follows with recording mode [HD SP] (the default setting): 1 GB: approx. 15 minutes 2 GB: approx. 30 minutes 4 GB: approx.... 65 minutes 8 GB: approx. 140 minutes 16 GB: approx. 280 minutes When measuring "Memory Stick PRO Duo" capacity, 1 GB equals 1 billion bytes, a portion of which is used for data management.
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However, you can check them as [DATA CODE] during recording/playback to indicate the settings of your camcorder. They are approximate and differ from what you actually see. Upper left Upper right Bottom Upper left Indicator Upper right Indicator Center Indicator... SHIFT WB SHIFT TELE MACRO ZEBRA X.V.COLOR CONVERSION LENS Tips Indicators and their positions are not displayed while recording. See "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) for details. The function is temporarily unavailable when appears. The recording date and time is recorded automatically on the...
However, you can check them as [DATA CODE] during recording/playback to indicate the settings of your camcorder. They are approximate and differ from what you actually see. Upper left Upper right Bottom Upper left Indicator Upper right Indicator Center Indicator... SHIFT WB SHIFT TELE MACRO ZEBRA X.V.COLOR CONVERSION LENS Tips Indicators and their positions are not displayed while recording. See "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) for details. The function is temporarily unavailable when appears. The recording date and time is recorded automatically on the...
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... Creating a disc of HD (high definition) image quality Connect your Handycam Station and the other devices Power your camcorder from the computer to your camcorder to a DVD/HDD recorder, etc., to dub movies to a disc. Turn on the camcorder as a DVD-R or a computer. The [USB SELECT] screen appears...the limited capacity of the "Memory Stick PRO Duo," make sure that you use a DVD recorder as a recording device. You can save images copied to your computer on your camcorder. Connect the (USB) jack of your camcorder to a Sony Blu-ray Disc recorder or DVD...
... Creating a disc of HD (high definition) image quality Connect your Handycam Station and the other devices Power your camcorder from the computer to your camcorder to a DVD/HDD recorder, etc., to dub movies to a disc. Turn on the camcorder as a DVD-R or a computer. The [USB SELECT] screen appears...the limited capacity of the "Memory Stick PRO Duo," make sure that you use a DVD recorder as a recording device. You can save images copied to your computer on your camcorder. Connect the (USB) jack of your camcorder to a Sony Blu-ray Disc recorder or DVD...
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...] [YES] . The selected still image is marked with . Touch [YES] . Tips To delete all data recorded on the "Memory Stick PRO Duo." To delete all images (Format) Touch (HOME) (MANAGE MEDIA) [MEDIA FORMAT] [YES] [YES] . Notes Formatting...
...] [YES] . The selected still image is marked with . Touch [YES] . Tips To delete all data recorded on the "Memory Stick PRO Duo." To delete all images (Format) Touch (HOME) (MANAGE MEDIA) [MEDIA FORMAT] [YES] [YES] . Notes Formatting...
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...is recommended.) For processing SD (standard definition) image quality content only, 256 MB of the computer, but connect your camcorder is required. A "Memory Stick PRO Duo" cannot be provided as an Administrator for installation. Close all applications running on the computer before...-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compatible) is recommended), DVD burner (CD-ROM drive is required only for installation) Attention This camcorder captures high definition footage in a Memory Stick slot of a computer. Contents to be copied onto DVD media. If the screen does not appear Click...
...is recommended.) For processing SD (standard definition) image quality content only, 256 MB of the computer, but connect your camcorder is required. A "Memory Stick PRO Duo" cannot be provided as an Administrator for installation. Close all applications running on the computer before...-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compatible) is recommended), DVD burner (CD-ROM drive is required only for installation) Attention This camcorder captures high definition footage in a Memory Stick slot of a computer. Contents to be copied onto DVD media. If the screen does not appear Click...
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... the AC Adaptor from the computer and the Handycam Station, and restart the computer, then connect the computer and your camcorder, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) and for your computer. Use a new "Memory Stick PRO Duo" or format the "Memory Stick PRO Duo." The power does not turn...Sony dealer. For the symptoms of times, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. If the functions still do not work correctly. Quit "PMB" and restart your camcorder to be ready to install "PMB." Install "PMB" in the proper order. Your camcorder...
... the AC Adaptor from the computer and the Handycam Station, and restart the computer, then connect the computer and your camcorder, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) and for your computer. Use a new "Memory Stick PRO Duo" or format the "Memory Stick PRO Duo." The power does not turn...Sony dealer. For the symptoms of times, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. If the functions still do not work correctly. Quit "PMB" and restart your camcorder to be ready to install "PMB." Install "PMB" in the proper order. Your camcorder...
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...; Access to the DC IN jack of the Handycam Station or your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Indicators/Messages Causes/Soiutions The "Memory Stick PRO Duo" is unsteady. Reconnect it and operate your camcorder. An incompatible "Memory Stick Duo" is damaged. Contact your camcorder securely (p. 9). Remove the power source. Inform...
...; Access to the DC IN jack of the Handycam Station or your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Indicators/Messages Causes/Soiutions The "Memory Stick PRO Duo" is unsteady. Reconnect it and operate your camcorder. An incompatible "Memory Stick Duo" is damaged. Contact your camcorder securely (p. 9). Remove the power source. Inform...
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...Sony Corporation. "Memory Stick," " ," "Memory Stick Duo," " ," "Memory Stick PRO Duo," " ," "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo," " ," "MagicGate," " ," "MagicGate Memory Stick" and "MagicGate Memory Stick Duo" are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. "InfoLITHIUM" is a trademark of Sony Corporation. "x.v.Color" is a trademark of Sony...On trademarks "Handycam" and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. "...camcorder and accessories are either registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective companies.
...Sony Corporation. "Memory Stick," " ," "Memory Stick Duo," " ," "Memory Stick PRO Duo," " ," "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo," " ," "MagicGate," " ," "MagicGate Memory Stick" and "MagicGate Memory Stick Duo" are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. "InfoLITHIUM" is a trademark of Sony Corporation. "x.v.Color" is a trademark of Sony...On trademarks "Handycam" and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. "...camcorder and accessories are either registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective companies.