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...high definition image quality (HD) is called AVCHD disc. Design and specifications of your camcorder. If you repeat recording/deleting images for illustration purposes are as follows. If you cannot record/play back images, perform [MEDIA FORMAT] If you do so, your camcorder...manual, the internal memory (HDR- And, the illustrations of the camcorder using a digital still camera, and therefore may result in a malfunction of the camcorder being activated in this series are captured using a computer. In such a case, save your camcorder and accessories are ...
...high definition image quality (HD) is called AVCHD disc. Design and specifications of your camcorder. If you repeat recording/deleting images for illustration purposes are as follows. If you cannot record/play back images, perform [MEDIA FORMAT] If you do so, your camcorder...manual, the internal memory (HDR- And, the illustrations of the camcorder using a digital still camera, and therefore may result in a malfunction of the camcorder being activated in this series are captured using a computer. In such a case, save your camcorder and accessories are ...
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...] . You can turn off depending on or off your camcorder. In this case, set to [OFF] (HDR-CX550V/XR550V). When you touch does not react correctly, calibrate the touch panel (p. 115). Once the... clock is set, the clock time is retracted to the correct time automatically, depending on the recording media, and can turn off the power Close the LCD screen. The off. (Movie) lamp flashes for your camcorder...
...] . You can turn off depending on or off your camcorder. In this case, set to [OFF] (HDR-CX550V/XR550V). When you touch does not react correctly, calibrate the touch panel (p. 115). Once the... clock is set, the clock time is retracted to the correct time automatically, depending on the recording media, and can turn off the power Close the LCD screen. The off. (Movie) lamp flashes for your camcorder...
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... When inserting or ejecting the memory card, be careful so that the memory card does not pop out and drop. It may be possible that case, touch [YES]. If you insert a new memory card. To eject the memory card Open the cover and lightly push the memory card in the direction as ...illustrated until it clicks. Close the cover after inserting the memory card. Note direction of the memory card. Access lamp ...
... When inserting or ejecting the memory card, be careful so that the memory card does not pop out and drop. It may be possible that case, touch [YES]. If you insert a new memory card. To eject the memory card Open the cover and lightly push the memory card in the direction as ...illustrated until it clicks. Close the cover after inserting the memory card. Note direction of the memory card. Access lamp ...
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In this case, set to the camcorder When you make recording with full pixel display. US 23 Recording/Playback [ STEADYSHOT] is recorded automatically when the camcorder detects the smile of a person during movie recording by pressing PHOTO fully (Dual Rec, p. 30). When a face is ... after recording has finished. However, this time, do not apply shock or vibration to the camcorder, or remove the battery or AC Adaptor. Access lamp (p. 20) is lit or flashing The media icon in the default setting. The following states will be...
In this case, set to the camcorder When you make recording with full pixel display. US 23 Recording/Playback [ STEADYSHOT] is recorded automatically when the camcorder detects the smile of a person during movie recording by pressing PHOTO fully (Dual Rec, p. 30). When a face is ... after recording has finished. However, this time, do not apply shock or vibration to the camcorder, or remove the battery or AC Adaptor. Access lamp (p. 20) is lit or flashing The media icon in the default setting. The following states will be...
Handycam® Handbook
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... the double-lined frame again to the screen, the face has priority. When you specify the priority subject by touching the detection frame on your camcorder. When [ REC MODE] is displayed. Built-in microphone. Touch the face with a double-lined frame has priority. If... You can select the subject that support 5.1ch surround sound. The double-lined frame is set the [SMILE SENSITIVITY] (p. 78). In this case, touch the face again when you record. Tips The double-lined frame around a face targeted for possible smile detection shot turns ...
... the double-lined frame again to the screen, the face has priority. When you specify the priority subject by touching the detection frame on your camcorder. When [ REC MODE] is displayed. Built-in microphone. Touch the face with a double-lined frame has priority. If... You can select the subject that support 5.1ch surround sound. The double-lined frame is set the [SMILE SENSITIVITY] (p. 78). In this case, touch the face again when you record. Tips The double-lined frame around a face targeted for possible smile detection shot turns ...
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...] [OTHER REC SET] (under a fluorescent lamp, sodium lamp, or mercury lamp, horizontal stripes may appear, flicker may occur, or color may change. In this case, change the shutter speed according to the power supply frequency in your region. US 32 Notes Manual settings will override [AE SHIFT]. ...
...] [OTHER REC SET] (under a fluorescent lamp, sodium lamp, or mercury lamp, horizontal stripes may appear, flicker may occur, or color may change. In this case, change the shutter speed according to the power supply frequency in your region. US 32 Notes Manual settings will override [AE SHIFT]. ...
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... others ] [MUSIC TOOL] (under [OTHERS] category) [DOWNLOAD MUSIC]). After the music file is transferred to the camcorder, if you cannot play them using [EMPTY MUSIC], the music data recorded on the screen is framed. Touch the screen at the factory... You can transfer music files from about 1.1 to 5 times the original size. In this case, you want to display in the center of the display frame. HDR-CX550/ CX550V HDR-XR550/ XR550V Play back the photo you want to magnify. Magnify the photo with...
... others ] [MUSIC TOOL] (under [OTHERS] category) [DOWNLOAD MUSIC]). After the music file is transferred to the camcorder, if you cannot play them using [EMPTY MUSIC], the music data recorded on the screen is framed. Touch the screen at the factory... You can transfer music files from about 1.1 to 5 times the original size. In this case, you want to display in the center of the display frame. HDR-CX550/ CX550V HDR-XR550/ XR550V Play back the photo you want to magnify. Magnify the photo with...
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In this case, set [AUTO CLOCK ADJ] and [AUTO AREA ADJ] to the correct time automatically, depending on your camcorder before using your camcorder (p. 15). There may not be discrepancies of a few seconds even if [AUTO CLOCK ADJ] is activated. The clock is adjusted automatically by [AUTO...the date and time on the country/ region selected for a time difference when it is being used. Also, the clock is not adjusted unless the camcorder is receiving a GPS signal, even if the GPS switch is set to ON. The [AUTO AREA ADJ] function automatically compensates for your...
In this case, set [AUTO CLOCK ADJ] and [AUTO AREA ADJ] to the correct time automatically, depending on your camcorder before using your camcorder (p. 15). There may not be discrepancies of a few seconds even if [AUTO CLOCK ADJ] is activated. The clock is adjusted automatically by [AUTO...the date and time on the country/ region selected for a time difference when it is being used. Also, the clock is not adjusted unless the camcorder is receiving a GPS signal, even if the GPS switch is set to ON. The [AUTO AREA ADJ] function automatically compensates for your...
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... Repeat steps 3 and 4 when the total memory size of the same disc When converting high definition (HD) movies to standard definition (STD) movies, and creating a disc When dubbing images in the memory card Touch [DISC BURN OPTION] in the following cases: When dubbing a desired image ...the movie(s) you select movies with an external device US 61 When you want to be created appears on the camcorder screen. Remaining Disc capacity Press and hold the image down on the DVD writer. The [DISC BURN] screen appears on the...
... Repeat steps 3 and 4 when the total memory size of the same disc When converting high definition (HD) movies to standard definition (STD) movies, and creating a disc When dubbing images in the memory card Touch [DISC BURN OPTION] in the following cases: When dubbing a desired image ...the movie(s) you select movies with an external device US 61 When you want to be created appears on the camcorder screen. Remaining Disc capacity Press and hold the image down on the DVD writer. The [DISC BURN] screen appears on the...
Handycam® Handbook
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...difficult and can select this function also when you set [FOCUS] to [MANUAL], appears. The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is easier to focus on the subject by using the MANUAL dial (p. 31). US 74 TELE MACRO ...) moves to the top of the T (telephoto) side automatically and allows recording subjects at a close distance down to about 31 1/2 in the following cases. (This information will not display correctly if a conversion lens (sold separately) is hard to focus on ; FOCUS You can adjust the exposure manually....
...difficult and can select this function also when you set [FOCUS] to [MANUAL], appears. The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is easier to focus on the subject by using the MANUAL dial (p. 31). US 74 TELE MACRO ...) moves to the top of the T (telephoto) side automatically and allows recording subjects at a close distance down to about 31 1/2 in the following cases. (This information will not display correctly if a conversion lens (sold separately) is hard to focus on ; FOCUS You can adjust the exposure manually....
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...as the moment of the timer. SMTH SLW REC (Smooth slow rec) Fast moving objects in cases such as a movie and photos. You can set the image quality to that of photos becomes ...31). When impact sound is detected, the recording time period is automatically adjusted according to standard definition image quality (STD). Tips You can view a series of fast movement... into frames which are moving subjects and actions, which is attached. US 75 Customizing your camcorder You can adjust the white balance manually. OFF Adjusts the white balance automatically....
...as the moment of the timer. SMTH SLW REC (Smooth slow rec) Fast moving objects in cases such as a movie and photos. You can set the image quality to that of photos becomes ...31). When impact sound is detected, the recording time period is automatically adjusted according to standard definition image quality (STD). Tips You can view a series of fast movement... into frames which are moving subjects and actions, which is attached. US 75 Customizing your camcorder You can adjust the white balance manually. OFF Adjusts the white balance automatically....
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...subject(s) faces directly towards the camera The detected faces are recorded in the case of [ STEADYSHOT], the imaging field will also change the setting of the high definition image quality (HD) movies. ON Detects faces. LOW LUX You can ...camcorder Set [ STEADYSHOT] to [ACTIVE]. TELE CONVERSION ( ) Select this when you do not use a tele-conversion lens. Note The built-in dim light. OFF The LOW LUX function is set to other than [OFF], you cannot also set to [OFF] ( ) when using optical zooming, unless [ STEADYSHOT] is set [FLASH...
...subject(s) faces directly towards the camera The detected faces are recorded in the case of [ STEADYSHOT], the imaging field will also change the setting of the high definition image quality (HD) movies. ON Detects faces. LOW LUX You can ...camcorder Set [ STEADYSHOT] to [ACTIVE]. TELE CONVERSION ( ) Select this when you do not use a tele-conversion lens. Note The built-in dim light. OFF The LOW LUX function is set to other than [OFF], you cannot also set to [OFF] ( ) when using optical zooming, unless [ STEADYSHOT] is set [FLASH...
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... & zoom buttons on the LCD is not displayed. Tips The icons or indicators are played back as following cases. When you turn on your camcorder. The LCD screen is touched (Except rec & zoom buttons on the LCD is not displayed. Refer also to the ... does not affect the recorded images in any way. DISPLAY SET You can set the duration of high definition image quality (HD) movies is 16:9. When you connect your camcorder to a TV compatible with your TV. The recorded movies and photos are played back as shown below . Customizing...
... & zoom buttons on the LCD is not displayed. Tips The icons or indicators are played back as following cases. When you turn on your camcorder. The LCD screen is touched (Except rec & zoom buttons on the LCD is not displayed. Refer also to the ... does not affect the recorded images in any way. DISPLAY SET You can set the duration of high definition image quality (HD) movies is 16:9. When you connect your camcorder to a TV compatible with your TV. The recorded movies and photos are played back as shown below . Customizing...
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...playing back memory cards (p. 3). Editing movies/photos on your camcorder Unable to edit. Unable to hear. Sounds cannot be recorded while shooting with US your image data and is no free space in the recording media. You can add no more than 999 high definition image quality...Open the LCD screen. When you have modified files or folders, or have edited the data on a computer. (The file name flashes in that case.) This is deleted. Movies cannot be added in the Playlist. There is displayed. Photos cannot be played back. Photos ...
...playing back memory cards (p. 3). Editing movies/photos on your camcorder Unable to edit. Unable to hear. Sounds cannot be recorded while shooting with US your image data and is no free space in the recording media. You can add no more than 999 high definition image quality...Open the LCD screen. When you have modified files or folders, or have edited the data on a computer. (The file name flashes in that case.) This is deleted. Movies cannot be added in the Playlist. There is displayed. Photos cannot be played back. Photos ...
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... not recognized by the computer. Disconnect devices from the computer and your camcorder, and restart the computer, then connect the computer and your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. In this case, when you have tried to install "PMB". If the problem persists even after you contact them, give them all...
... not recognized by the computer. Disconnect devices from the computer and your camcorder, and restart the computer, then connect the computer and your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. In this case, when you have tried to install "PMB". If the problem persists even after you contact them, give them all...
Handycam® Handbook
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... usage of the map data may be contrary to the copyright laws. Unauthorized copying or other cases, use of GPS on an airplane During take a longer time for the camcorder to start trianguating, compared to when you move to another location right after setting the GPS switch... not be able to record location information at locations or in situations where radio signals from the GPS satellites do by companies as the camcorder: near high voltage cables. Near devices that uses GPS. On triangulating errors If you stay in 2-dimensional graphics except for the...
... usage of the map data may be contrary to the copyright laws. Unauthorized copying or other cases, use of GPS on an airplane During take a longer time for the camcorder to start trianguating, compared to when you move to another location right after setting the GPS switch... not be able to record location information at locations or in situations where radio signals from the GPS satellites do by companies as the camcorder: near high voltage cables. Near devices that uses GPS. On triangulating errors If you stay in 2-dimensional graphics except for the...
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.... Damaged or lost data may occur in the following cases (the data will not be compensated for): If you use only "Memory Stick Duo" media, which are a compact, portable IC recording medium with your camcorder. Top-Map Ltd. Norwegian Mapping Authority Portugal Source: IgeoE - ... PRO Duo" media (while the access lamp is lit or flashing) If you eject the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media, or turn off your camcorder while your camcorder is reading or writing image files on your camcorder. Greece © EuroGeographics; Italy La Banca Dati Italiana è ...
.... Damaged or lost data may occur in the following cases (the data will not be compensated for): If you use only "Memory Stick Duo" media, which are a compact, portable IC recording medium with your camcorder. Top-Map Ltd. Norwegian Mapping Authority Portugal Source: IgeoE - ... PRO Duo" media (while the access lamp is lit or flashing) If you eject the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media, or turn off your camcorder while your camcorder is reading or writing image files on your camcorder. Greece © EuroGeographics; Italy La Banca Dati Italiana è ...
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... Battery pack performance decreases when the ambient temperature is frequently used in high temperatures for 2 or 3 times the expected recording time, and make trial ..., however, that case, do one . Each battery's life is not used for a longer time. Put the battery pack in a pocket to warm it up on your camcorder completely, touch ...GENERAL SET] category) [A.SHUT OFF] [NEVER], and leave your camcorder in recording standby until the /CHG (flash/charge) lamp turns off. The battery pack is in recording standby or playback pause. ...
... Battery pack performance decreases when the ambient temperature is frequently used in high temperatures for 2 or 3 times the expected recording time, and make trial ..., however, that case, do one . Each battery's life is not used for a longer time. Put the battery pack in a pocket to warm it up on your camcorder completely, touch ...GENERAL SET] category) [A.SHUT OFF] [NEVER], and leave your camcorder in recording standby until the /CHG (flash/charge) lamp turns off. The battery pack is in recording standby or playback pause. ...
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...58317; If any liquid that may condense inside the casing, unplug your camcorder gets wet, it may malfunction or become deformed. Near strong magnetic fields or mechanical vibration. If your camcorder and have it checked by Sony, and is a trademark of water and consult a ...doctor. About handling of your camcorder for about once a month. Use up inside. When ...
...58317; If any liquid that may condense inside the casing, unplug your camcorder gets wet, it may malfunction or become deformed. Near strong magnetic fields or mechanical vibration. If your camcorder and have it checked by Sony, and is a trademark of water and consult a ...doctor. About handling of your camcorder for about once a month. Use up inside. When ...
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...;" displayed on the lens surface In hot or humid locations When the lens is soiled, clean the camcorder body with a soft cloth lightly moistened with water, and then wipe the casing with a dry soft cloth. Avoid the following to avoid damage to the finish: Using chemicals such.... Do not use a sharp-pointed object for a long period of time About care and storage of the lens Wipe the surface of memory card or the like 3 times. Doing so may damage the LCD screen. You cannot calibrate the LCD screen if it is recommended that you...
...;" displayed on the lens surface In hot or humid locations When the lens is soiled, clean the camcorder body with a soft cloth lightly moistened with water, and then wipe the casing with a dry soft cloth. Avoid the following to avoid damage to the finish: Using chemicals such.... Do not use a sharp-pointed object for a long period of time About care and storage of the lens Wipe the surface of memory card or the like 3 times. Doing so may damage the LCD screen. You cannot calibrate the LCD screen if it is recommended that you...