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Enjoy Useful Functions Index US Viewfinder (HDR-CX700/ Lens hood (HDR-CX700/ CX700V) CX700V) LCD Screen Battery pack Built-in USB Cable The camcorder is already installed. Table of Contents Read this first ...Cable of your camcorder" (p. 115). This camcorder has a built-in software application called "PMB Portable" . See page 22 for HDR-CX700/ CX700V) To attach the lens hood, see page 122. Wireless Remote Commander (1) A button-type lithium battery is not dustproofed, dripproofed or waterproofed. Remove the insulation sheet...
Enjoy Useful Functions Index US Viewfinder (HDR-CX700/ Lens hood (HDR-CX700/ CX700V) CX700V) LCD Screen Battery pack Built-in USB Cable The camcorder is already installed. Table of Contents Read this first ...Cable of your camcorder" (p. 115). This camcorder has a built-in software application called "PMB Portable" . See page 22 for HDR-CX700/ CX700V) To attach the lens hood, see page 122. Wireless Remote Commander (1) A button-type lithium battery is not dustproofed, dripproofed or waterproofed. Remove the insulation sheet...
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... Functions Notes on playing back Black points White, red, blue or green points Exposing the LCD screen, the viewfinder (HDR-CX700/CX700V) or the lens to direct sunlight for illustrating the operating procedures. On recording You may be some tiny black points and/or bright points...recording media, etc. TV color systems differ depending on the country/region. Table of Contents Menu items, LCD panel, viewfinder (HDR-CX700/CX700V) and lens A menu item that appear constantly on the LCD screen. These points are normal results of time may not be able to...
... Functions Notes on playing back Black points White, red, blue or green points Exposing the LCD screen, the viewfinder (HDR-CX700/CX700V) or the lens to direct sunlight for illustrating the operating procedures. On recording You may be some tiny black points and/or bright points...recording media, etc. TV color systems differ depending on the country/region. Table of Contents Menu items, LCD panel, viewfinder (HDR-CX700/CX700V) and lens A menu item that appear constantly on the LCD screen. These points are normal results of time may not be able to...
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... 18 Index When an item is opened. To turn on the screen, touch / until the item appears. Your camcorder is turned on and the lens cover is not on your camcorder. Touch the button on , and setting the date and time 1 Open the LCD screen of Contents Enjoy Useful Functions...
... 18 Index When an item is opened. To turn on the screen, touch / until the item appears. Your camcorder is turned on and the lens cover is not on your camcorder. Touch the button on , and setting the date and time 1 Open the LCD screen of Contents Enjoy Useful Functions...
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US 24 Index Table of Contents Enjoy Useful Functions Recording/Playback Recording In the default setting, movies and photos are recorded with high definition image quality (HD). Tips To change the recording media, see page 21. 1 Fasten the grip belt. 2 Open the LCD screen of your camcorder. Your camcorder is opened. Movies are recorded on and the lens cover is turned on the internal recording media.
US 24 Index Table of Contents Enjoy Useful Functions Recording/Playback Recording In the default setting, movies and photos are recorded with high definition image quality (HD). Tips To change the recording media, see page 21. 1 Fasten the grip belt. 2 Open the LCD screen of your camcorder. Your camcorder is opened. Movies are recorded on and the lens cover is turned on the internal recording media.
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...; You cannot record photos while is displayed. Your camcorder flashes automatically when there is caused by particles (dust, pollen, etc.) floating close to the lens. Table of Contents Tips To change how your camcorder flashes by (MENU) [Camera/ Mic] [ (Flash)] [Flash] a desired setting ...
...; You cannot record photos while is displayed. Your camcorder flashes automatically when there is caused by particles (dust, pollen, etc.) floating close to the lens. Table of Contents Tips To change how your camcorder flashes by (MENU) [Camera/ Mic] [ (Flash)] [Flash] a desired setting ...
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...Event View screen appears after some seconds. 3 Touch / to select the desired event (). To the MENU screen Events Change View button (HDR-CX560V/CX700V) / : To the previous/next event Event name US 29 [Change View] button (p. 48). Index Highlight Playback button (p. 42). Table of ...; Tips To change the recording media, see page 21. The camcorder displays recorded images as an event automatically, based on and the lens cover is turned on the date and time. It can enjoy the playback of your camcorder.
...Event View screen appears after some seconds. 3 Touch / to select the desired event (). To the MENU screen Events Change View button (HDR-CX560V/CX700V) / : To the previous/next event Event name US 29 [Change View] button (p. 48). Index Highlight Playback button (p. 42). Table of ...; Tips To change the recording media, see page 21. The camcorder displays recorded images as an event automatically, based on and the lens cover is turned on the date and time. It can enjoy the playback of your camcorder.
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...; You can record photos during recording standby in the same way as it may prevent the proper operation of the infrared function (HDR-CX700/CX700V). Remove the conversion lens (sold separately). Adjust the focus manually ([Focus], p. 77) when it is hard to [24p], you cannot record photos ... ([Audio Mode], p. 84). You can create a disc, which contains the movies recorded on your fingers or other objects. Make sure to remove the lens hood as when the (Photo) lamp is turned on the LCD screen and you may not be able to use the Dual Rec function. ...
...; You can record photos during recording standby in the same way as it may prevent the proper operation of the infrared function (HDR-CX700/CX700V). Remove the conversion lens (sold separately). Adjust the focus manually ([Focus], p. 77) when it is hard to [24p], you cannot record photos ... ([Audio Mode], p. 84). You can create a disc, which contains the movies recorded on your fingers or other objects. Make sure to remove the lens hood as when the (Photo) lamp is turned on the LCD screen and you may not be able to use the Dual Rec function. ...
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... to be normal when recorded. p. 77 [IRIS] ... Pressing MANUAL switches the setting mode between automatic and manual. Rotate the MANUAL dial to the lens side (). Tips A mirror-image of Contents Recording in the default settings, the operation below is assigned to the MANUAL dial. p. 78 ...
... to be normal when recorded. p. 77 [IRIS] ... Pressing MANUAL switches the setting mode between automatic and manual. Rotate the MANUAL dial to the lens side (). Tips A mirror-image of Contents Recording in the default settings, the operation below is assigned to the MANUAL dial. p. 78 ...
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... IRIS Shutter Speed AE Shift White Balance Shift Low Lux (Camera Settings) Scene Selection Cinematone Fader Self-Timer Tele Macro SteadyShot SteadyShot Digital Zoom Conversion Lens Auto Back Light Dial Setting NIGHTSHOT Light (Face) Face Detection Smile Shutter Smile Sensitivity (Flash) Flash Flash Level Red Eye Reduction (Microphone) 74 Blt-in...
... IRIS Shutter Speed AE Shift White Balance Shift Low Lux (Camera Settings) Scene Selection Cinematone Fader Self-Timer Tele Macro SteadyShot SteadyShot Digital Zoom Conversion Lens Auto Back Light Dial Setting NIGHTSHOT Light (Face) Face Detection Smile Shutter Smile Sensitivity (Flash) Flash Flash Level Red Eye Reduction (Microphone) 74 Blt-in...
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... the focus, then towards W (wide angle) to adjust the zoom for a few seconds in the following cases. (This information will not display correctly if a conversion lens (sold separately) is being used as a guide if it is flowing. Auto Adjusts the shutter speed automatically. AE Shift You can shoot images with...
... the focus, then towards W (wide angle) to adjust the zoom for a few seconds in the following cases. (This information will not display correctly if a conversion lens (sold separately) is being used as a guide if it is flowing. Auto Adjusts the shutter speed automatically. AE Shift You can shoot images with...
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...) when using a tripod (sold separately), then the image becomes natural. Active Provides a more powerful SteadyShot effect. Conversion Lens When using a conversion lens (sold separately), then the image becomes natural. On The SteadyShot function is used . Wide Conversion ( ) Select this function...performing wide-angle recording under relatively stable recording conditions. Note that the image quality decreases when you use a conversion lens. SteadyShot You can compensate for camera shake. The zooming zone appears when you set to record using the optimum ...
...) when using a tripod (sold separately), then the image becomes natural. Active Provides a more powerful SteadyShot effect. Conversion Lens When using a conversion lens (sold separately), then the image becomes natural. On The SteadyShot function is used . Wide Conversion ( ) Select this function...performing wide-angle recording under relatively stable recording conditions. Note that the image quality decreases when you use a conversion lens. SteadyShot You can compensate for camera shake. The zooming zone appears when you set to record using the optimum ...
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...detects with your fingers or other objects. Remove the lens hood (supplied) before using [NIGHTSHOT Light], because the lens hood may prevent the infrared function from working properly (HDR-CX700/CX700V). Remove the conversion lens (sold separately). The maximum shooting distance using the ...exposure automatically for backlit subjects. Also, it adjusts the image quality of face parts more finely, in flash is not flashed when [Conversion Lens] (p. 81) is about 3 m (10 feet). Notes Faces may not be detected depending on recording conditions, ...
...detects with your fingers or other objects. Remove the lens hood (supplied) before using [NIGHTSHOT Light], because the lens hood may prevent the infrared function from working properly (HDR-CX700/CX700V). Remove the conversion lens (sold separately). The maximum shooting distance using the ...exposure automatically for backlit subjects. Also, it adjusts the image quality of face parts more finely, in flash is not flashed when [Conversion Lens] (p. 81) is about 3 m (10 feet). Notes Faces may not be detected depending on recording conditions, ...
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.... Smile Sensitivity Sets the smile detection sensitivity for using the built-in flash, or an external flash (sold separately) that is compatible with the conversion lens (sold separately) that is compatible with your camcorder. High ( ) Makes the flash level higher. Normal ( ) Low ( ) Makes the flash ...) Smiles are not detected, so photos are not recorded automatically. Notes Smiles may not be effective. When [Conversion Lens] (p. 81) is set to other than [Off], the built-in flash does not flash,and also you cannot set this function when you record...
.... Smile Sensitivity Sets the smile detection sensitivity for using the built-in flash, or an external flash (sold separately) that is compatible with the conversion lens (sold separately) that is compatible with your camcorder. High ( ) Makes the flash level higher. Normal ( ) Low ( ) Makes the flash ...) Smiles are not detected, so photos are not recorded automatically. Notes Smiles may not be effective. When [Conversion Lens] (p. 81) is set to other than [Off], the built-in flash does not flash,and also you cannot set this function when you record...
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... properly. Shut Off] (p. 95), or turn on and is in the movie/photo recording mode, the noise is produced by the movement of the internal lens. polarities correctly matching the +/- marks (p. 125). This is not a malfunction. The /CHG (flash/charge) lamp does not light while the battery pack is being charged...
... properly. Shut Off] (p. 95), or turn on and is in the movie/photo recording mode, the noise is produced by the movement of the internal lens. polarities correctly matching the +/- marks (p. 125). This is not a malfunction. The /CHG (flash/charge) lamp does not light while the battery pack is being charged...
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... when the LCD panel is open (p. 20). Even if the viewfinder is pulled out, no image is not clear (HDR-CX700/CX700V). Move the viewfinder lens adjustment lever until the image appears clearly (p. 27). Operations using the memory card cannot be correct depending on the environment .../CX700V). Close the LCD panel. If the problem persists, replace the battery pack with a new one time is not supported by your Sony dealer. The buttons on the index screen at all. Adjust the touch panel ([Calibration]) (p. 117). Images stored on the Wireless Remote...
... when the LCD panel is open (p. 20). Even if the viewfinder is pulled out, no image is not clear (HDR-CX700/CX700V). Move the viewfinder lens adjustment lever until the image appears clearly (p. 27). Operations using the memory card cannot be correct depending on the environment .../CX700V). Close the LCD panel. If the problem persists, replace the battery pack with a new one time is not supported by your Sony dealer. The buttons on the index screen at all. Adjust the touch panel ([Calibration]) (p. 117). Images stored on the Wireless Remote...
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... temperature of your camcorder. The flash does not work. You cannot record with the built-in the movie recording mode, depending on [Conversion Lens] is set [IRIS] or [Shutter Speed] (when either one of Contents Enjoy Useful Functions Recording Refer also to a warm place. Index US 101
... temperature of your camcorder. The flash does not work. You cannot record with the built-in the movie recording mode, depending on [Conversion Lens] is set [IRIS] or [Shutter Speed] (when either one of Contents Enjoy Useful Functions Recording Refer also to a warm place. Index US 101
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... the movie (16:9 (wide)/4:3) cannot be changed. The horizontal to cancel the NightShot function (p. 82). Sound is 16:9 (wide). The subjects passing by the lens rapidly might appear crooked depending on the recording conditions. Because of the way the image device (CMOS sensor) reads out image signals, the subjects passing...
... the movie (16:9 (wide)/4:3) cannot be changed. The horizontal to cancel the NightShot function (p. 82). Sound is 16:9 (wide). The subjects passing by the lens rapidly might appear crooked depending on the recording conditions. Because of the way the image device (CMOS sensor) reads out image signals, the subjects passing...
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... damaged battery pack. Keep metal contacts clean. If the battery electrolytic liquid has leaked: Consult your local authorized Sony service facility. Wash off any liquid gets in your camcorder gets wet, it may be repaired. If any solid object or...condense inside your camcorder with plenty of Contents Enjoy Useful Functions Near windows or outdoors, where the LCD screen, the viewfinder (HDR-CX700/ CX700V) or the lens may malfunction. This may have it . Table of water and consult a doctor. If your eyes, wash with a towel, for...
... damaged battery pack. Keep metal contacts clean. If the battery electrolytic liquid has leaked: Consult your local authorized Sony service facility. Wash off any liquid gets in your camcorder gets wet, it may be repaired. If any solid object or...condense inside your camcorder with plenty of Contents Enjoy Useful Functions Near windows or outdoors, where the LCD screen, the viewfinder (HDR-CX700/ CX700V) or the lens may malfunction. This may have it . Table of water and consult a doctor. If your eyes, wash with a towel, for...
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... the calibration again. Do not use a sharp-pointed object for a long period of time About care and storage of the lens Wipe the surface of the lens clean with a soft cloth in contact with the corner of memory card or the like 3 times. However, even if the pre-installed...your camcorder at the seaside Store in a well-ventilated location subject to little dirt or dust. To prevent mold, periodically clean the lens as described above substances on your camcorder is connected to the wall outlet (wall socket) via the AC Adaptor or while the battery pack is...
... the calibration again. Do not use a sharp-pointed object for a long period of time About care and storage of the lens Wipe the surface of the lens clean with a soft cloth in contact with the corner of memory card or the like 3 times. However, even if the pre-installed...your camcorder at the seaside Store in a well-ventilated location subject to little dirt or dust. To prevent mold, periodically clean the lens as described above substances on your camcorder is connected to the wall outlet (wall socket) via the AC Adaptor or while the battery pack is...
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... to [Off] (83) Manual focus (77) Scene Selection (79) White Balance (76) SteadyShot off (81) White Balance Shift (79) Tele Macro (80) x.v.Color (87) Conversion Lens (81) Zebra (85) Peaking (86) Cinematone (80) Destination (96) Intelligent Auto (face detection/scene detection/ camera-shake detection) (36) Center Indicator [STBY]/[REC] ...
... to [Off] (83) Manual focus (77) Scene Selection (79) White Balance (76) SteadyShot off (81) White Balance Shift (79) Tele Macro (80) x.v.Color (87) Conversion Lens (81) Zebra (85) Peaking (86) Cinematone (80) Destination (96) Intelligent Auto (face detection/scene detection/ camera-shake detection) (36) Center Indicator [STBY]/[REC] ...