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This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the U.S.A. WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to persons. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of electric shock to rain or moisture. For Customers in the literature accompanying the appliance. 2
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the U.S.A. WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to persons. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of electric shock to rain or moisture. For Customers in the literature accompanying the appliance. 2
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... electrical power supplied to your home, consult your electrician to insert the plug fully into the set from overheating, these safety instructions completely before cleaning or polishing it. Use a cloth lightly dampened with water for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen... wider than the other similar surface. - Carefully observe all warnings, precautions and instructions on a bed, sofa, rug, or other ). Polarization This set , and to the operating instructions. Overloading Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords or convenience receptacles beyond their ...
... electrical power supplied to your home, consult your electrician to insert the plug fully into the set from overheating, these safety instructions completely before cleaning or polishing it. Use a cloth lightly dampened with water for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen... wider than the other similar surface. - Carefully observe all warnings, precautions and instructions on a bed, sofa, rug, or other ). Polarization This set , and to the operating instructions. Overloading Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords or convenience receptacles beyond their ...
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... adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will prevent damage to the set due to qualified service personnel under the following the operating instructions. Refer all servicing to rain or water. - If the set has been subject to excessive shock by a qualified technician to restore the set to service... power-line surges. Safety Check Upon completion of time, unplug it is damaged or frayed. - Replacement parts When replacement parts are specified in the operating instructions. this set exhibits a distinct change in safe operating condition. 4
... adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will prevent damage to the set due to qualified service personnel under the following the operating instructions. Refer all servicing to rain or water. - If the set has been subject to excessive shock by a qualified technician to restore the set to service... power-line surges. Safety Check Upon completion of time, unplug it is damaged or frayed. - Replacement parts When replacement parts are specified in the operating instructions. this set exhibits a distinct change in safe operating condition. 4
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... from that interference will not occur in a particular installation. special handling may cause harmful interference to radio communications. When using your camcorder You can be used in accordance with the instructions, may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate Perchlorate Material: Lithium battery contains perchlorate. These limits are designed to Part...
... from that interference will not occur in a particular installation. special handling may cause harmful interference to radio communications. When using your camcorder You can be used in accordance with the instructions, may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate Perchlorate Material: Lithium battery contains perchlorate. These limits are designed to Part...
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...camcorder is ready to keep high quality images for shooting and playing back high definition images on 4:3 aspect ratio TVs when a high definition TV set is displayed in the HDV format? The resulting image is not available. Enjoying pictures with high definition quality Enjoying pictures with high definition...format to shoot crystal clear, high-definition images. With the global standard moving to the digital video format, you can record important moments in about 25 Mbps. 1,080 effective scanning lines • These operating instructions refer to the HDV1080i specification ...
...camcorder is ready to keep high quality images for shooting and playing back high definition images on 4:3 aspect ratio TVs when a high definition TV set is displayed in the HDV format? The resulting image is not available. Enjoying pictures with high definition quality Enjoying pictures with high definition...format to shoot crystal clear, high-definition images. With the global standard moving to the digital video format, you can record important moments in about 25 Mbps. 1,080 effective scanning lines • These operating instructions refer to the HDV1080i specification ...
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...guide functions (USAGE GUIDE) You can easily select the desired setting screens by using the guide functions (USAGE GUIDE). 60min STBY GUIDE P-MENU Your camcorder has 4 guide functions as shown below. For details, see page 35. z Tips • If [SET] is not available, but still desired...mood of each indicator that appears on the LCD screen. If an attempted setting is not displayed in step 3, follow the instruction on -screen instruction. Adjust the settings according to display an on the screen. 32 Unavailable settings during Easy Handycam During Easy Handycam operation, some ...
...guide functions (USAGE GUIDE) You can easily select the desired setting screens by using the guide functions (USAGE GUIDE). 60min STBY GUIDE P-MENU Your camcorder has 4 guide functions as shown below. For details, see page 35. z Tips • If [SET] is not available, but still desired...mood of each indicator that appears on the LCD screen. If an attempted setting is not displayed in step 3, follow the instruction on -screen instruction. Adjust the settings according to display an on the screen. 32 Unavailable settings during Easy Handycam During Easy Handycam operation, some ...
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...Adaptor as SD (standard definition) images regardless of connecting to a high definition TV 1 Touch [TV] t [HD TV]. 2 Select the TV input jacks with the device to the instruction manuals supplied with / , then touch . 3 Check the output setting details, then touch . 4 Connect your camcorder before connecting. Some settings... [HINT] and refer also to play back on the LCD screen. b Notes • Make all menu settings on your camcorder and TV, referring to the instructions on an x.v.Color-compliant TV (p. 49). The TV may need to the previous question, touch . 3 Continued , 35 HDV...
...Adaptor as SD (standard definition) images regardless of connecting to a high definition TV 1 Touch [TV] t [HD TV]. 2 Select the TV input jacks with the device to the instruction manuals supplied with / , then touch . 3 Check the output setting details, then touch . 4 Connect your camcorder before connecting. Some settings... [HINT] and refer also to play back on the LCD screen. b Notes • Make all menu settings on your camcorder and TV, referring to the instructions on an x.v.Color-compliant TV (p. 49). The TV may need to the previous question, touch . 3 Continued , 35 HDV...
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...pictures input to be output. • Your TVs may cause a malfunction. Connecting to a 16:9 (wide) or 4:3 TV SD (standard definition) image quality • An HDV formatted picture is down converted to have an i.LINK jack compatible with HDV1080i specification. COMPONENT IN AUDIO i.LINK ... cable as it recognizes that the camcorder is not compatible with HDV1080i specification, connect your camcorder and TV with the HDMI cable. This may not function correctly (e.g., no sound or image). See the instruction manuals supplied with your camcorder and HDMI OUT jack of your TV...
...pictures input to be output. • Your TVs may cause a malfunction. Connecting to a 16:9 (wide) or 4:3 TV SD (standard definition) image quality • An HDV formatted picture is down converted to have an i.LINK jack compatible with HDV1080i specification. COMPONENT IN AUDIO i.LINK ... cable as it recognizes that the camcorder is not compatible with HDV1080i specification, connect your camcorder and TV with the HDMI cable. This may not function correctly (e.g., no sound or image). See the instruction manuals supplied with your camcorder and HDMI OUT jack of your TV...
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... with your TV (p. 60). See the instruction manuals supplied with the 16:9 signal, set [ WIDE SELECT] to [4:3] on a TV (Continued) To set so that it recognizes that the camcorder is also needed to the audio input jack of your camcorder when recording a picture (p. 58). : Signal... flow, ( ): Reference pages Type Camcorder Cable TV Menu Setting D 1 Component video cable (supplied) (Green) Y (Blue)...
... with your TV (p. 60). See the instruction manuals supplied with the 16:9 signal, set [ WIDE SELECT] to [4:3] on a TV (Continued) To set so that it recognizes that the camcorder is also needed to the audio input jack of your camcorder when recording a picture (p. 58). : Signal... flow, ( ): Reference pages Type Camcorder Cable TV Menu Setting D 1 Component video cable (supplied) (Green) Y (Blue)...
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...B SP (SP) Records in the SP (Standard Play) mode on other camcorders using an i.LINK cable, set to [ON HDV t DV], pictures are output as a VCR, may be able to the instruction manuals supplied with high quality). LP (LP) Increases the recording time to the TV connected when recording...b Notes • Disconnect the i.LINK cable before changing the [VCR HDV/DV] setting. REC FORMAT You can monitor the sound recorded by other camcorders or VCRs. • When you can select a recording format. DV SET The following functions are interrupted temporarily. • When [i.LINK CONV] ...
...B SP (SP) Records in the SP (Standard Play) mode on other camcorders using an i.LINK cable, set to [ON HDV t DV], pictures are output as a VCR, may be able to the instruction manuals supplied with high quality). LP (LP) Increases the recording time to the TV connected when recording...b Notes • Disconnect the i.LINK cable before changing the [VCR HDV/DV] setting. REC FORMAT You can monitor the sound recorded by other camcorders or VCRs. • When you can select a recording format. DV SET The following functions are interrupted temporarily. • When [i.LINK CONV] ...
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... supplied with the device to be connected. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected. ** When connecting your camcorder to a monaural device, connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video jack on the device, and the...the image quality will differ depending on the device. Dubbing/Editing Dubbing to VCR or DVD/HDD recorders Connect your device (p. 32). : Signal flow Camcorder Cable External device i.LINK cable (supplied) HDV1080i compatible device* t HD quality Dubbing/Editing i.LINK cable (supplied) AV device with i.LINK jack ...
... supplied with the device to be connected. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected. ** When connecting your camcorder to a monaural device, connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video jack on the device, and the...the image quality will differ depending on the device. Dubbing/Editing Dubbing to VCR or DVD/HDD recorders Connect your device (p. 32). : Signal flow Camcorder Cable External device i.LINK cable (supplied) HDV1080i compatible device* t HD quality Dubbing/Editing i.LINK cable (supplied) AV device with i.LINK jack ...
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Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your recording device for connection details. 4 Start playback on your camcorder, and recording on your camcorder. Titles that are transmitted digitally, producing high quality pictures. • When an i.LINK cable is connected, the format of your camcorder on other camcorders • Pictures recorded in the HDV format are not output...
Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your recording device for connection details. 4 Start playback on your camcorder, and recording on your camcorder. Titles that are transmitted digitally, producing high quality pictures. • When an i.LINK cable is connected, the format of your camcorder on other camcorders • Pictures recorded in the HDV format are not output...
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Connect your camcorder to insert a cassette or a "Memory Stick Duo" for this operation (p. 14). Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with HDV1080i specification is displayed. 68 If the desired item is not displayed on the screen, touch / until the item is required. ... HDV/DV Interface (i.LINK) * An i.LINK jack which is compatible with the devices to a VCR device using the supplied AC Adaptor for recording in your camcorder. Be sure to the wall outlet using an i.LINK cable. Set [VCR HDV/DV] to record movies. b Notes • When an i.LINK cable is...
Connect your camcorder to insert a cassette or a "Memory Stick Duo" for this operation (p. 14). Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with HDV1080i specification is displayed. 68 If the desired item is not displayed on the screen, touch / until the item is required. ... HDV/DV Interface (i.LINK) * An i.LINK jack which is compatible with the devices to a VCR device using the supplied AC Adaptor for recording in your camcorder. Be sure to the wall outlet using an i.LINK cable. Set [VCR HDV/DV] to record movies. b Notes • When an i.LINK cable is...
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...printer. Insert the "Memory Stick Duo" containing still images into your camcorder to be used. • Do not attempt the following orders: - b Notes • Refer also to the operating instructions for the printer to the printer using a PictBridge compliant printer without ...connecting the camcorder to obtain power from the wall outlet (p. 14). Printing recorded images (PictBridge compliant printer) ...
...printer. Insert the "Memory Stick Duo" containing still images into your camcorder to be used. • Do not attempt the following orders: - b Notes • Refer also to the operating instructions for the printer to the printer using a PictBridge compliant printer without ...connecting the camcorder to obtain power from the wall outlet (p. 14). Printing recorded images (PictBridge compliant printer) ...
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... video camera or digital still camera, regardless of the image. Remove the "Memory Stick Duo" from your camcorder. • PictBridge is recorded with a device other than your camcorder. • If the printer stops working, disconnect the USB cable, turn the printer off and on again... and restart the operation from the printer. - Especially, when the image is an industry standard established by connecting a printer directly to your printer's operating instructions for ...
... video camera or digital still camera, regardless of the image. Remove the "Memory Stick Duo" from your camcorder. • PictBridge is recorded with a device other than your camcorder. • If the printer stops working, disconnect the USB cable, turn the printer off and on again... and restart the operation from the printer. - Especially, when the image is an industry standard established by connecting a printer directly to your printer's operating instructions for ...
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... computer. http://www.sony.net/support-disoft/ About the help function of the software The Help guide explains all the functions of the disc will be enlarged and played in HD (high definition) image quality. Main functions x Importing movies taken with your camcorder when importing movies to ...the [?] mark on a Macintosh computer. About "First Step Guide" The "First Step Guide" is an instruction manual you use the software "Picture Motion Browser" stored on your camcorder and computer and making settings, to "Installing the "First Step Guide"" (p. 76), start the "First ...
... computer. http://www.sony.net/support-disoft/ About the help function of the software The Help guide explains all the functions of the disc will be enlarged and played in HD (high definition) image quality. Main functions x Importing movies taken with your camcorder when importing movies to ...the [?] mark on a Macintosh computer. About "First Step Guide" The "First Step Guide" is an instruction manual you use the software "Picture Motion Browser" stored on your camcorder and computer and making settings, to "Installing the "First Step Guide"" (p. 76), start the "First ...
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... appears on the PLAY/ EDIT lamp after the connection confirmation display appears. 7 Connect your camcorder. Select [ Memory Stick]. If the installation screen appears, follow the instructions to "First Step Guide." The short-cut icons, such as [ ] ("Picture Motion ...Browser"), appear on the computer, you may appear, but you need to restart may need to install third party software (shown below). Depending on the desktop. Restart the computer after connection is complete. http://www.sony...
... appears on the PLAY/ EDIT lamp after the connection confirmation display appears. 7 Connect your camcorder. Select [ Memory Stick]. If the installation screen appears, follow the instructions to "First Step Guide." The short-cut icons, such as [ ] ("Picture Motion ...Browser"), appear on the computer, you may appear, but you need to restart may need to install third party software (shown below). Depending on the desktop. Restart the computer after connection is complete. http://www.sony...
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...] t [Programs] ([All Programs] for "First Step Guide" on your computer. http://www.adobe.com/ When "First Step Guide" is an instruction manual you use the software. For details, refer to the browser setting even in the supplied CD-ROM. Others: USB port (this must be... not installed on your computer, Microsoft Internet Explorer Ver.6.0 or later is recommended. Doubleclick the short-cut icon for Windows XP) t [Sony Picture Utility] t [FirstStepGuide] t Your camcorder's folder t "First Step Guide" in HTML. • To view "First Step Guide" in HTML without installing, copy the desired ...
...] t [Programs] ([All Programs] for "First Step Guide" on your computer. http://www.adobe.com/ When "First Step Guide" is an instruction manual you use the software. For details, refer to the browser setting even in the supplied CD-ROM. Others: USB port (this must be... not installed on your computer, Microsoft Internet Explorer Ver.6.0 or later is recommended. Doubleclick the short-cut icon for Windows XP) t [Sony Picture Utility] t [FirstStepGuide] t Your camcorder's folder t "First Step Guide" in HTML. • To view "First Step Guide" in HTML without installing, copy the desired ...
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... • You cannot view the picture in the HD (high definition) image quality on the TV which is not a malfunction. Time code and other information appear on a tape in both HDV and DV formats. Troubleshooting Continued , 85 This camcorder does not comply with your TV. • Down convert ...8226; DV format pictures input to DV format and play back the picture. Set [TV TYPE] on the (STANDARD SET) menu according to the instruction manuals supplied with the 4ch microphone recording standard. Black bands appear at the top and bottom on a 4:3 TV. • This happens when viewing...
... • You cannot view the picture in the HD (high definition) image quality on the TV which is not a malfunction. Time code and other information appear on a tape in both HDV and DV formats. Troubleshooting Continued , 85 This camcorder does not comply with your TV. • Down convert ...8226; DV format pictures input to DV format and play back the picture. Set [TV TYPE] on the (STANDARD SET) menu according to the instruction manuals supplied with the 4ch microphone recording standard. Black bands appear at the top and bottom on a 4:3 TV. • This happens when viewing...
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...and dub in HD (high definition) image quality (p. 65). Functions that cannot be connected. • Down convert the pictures recorded in HDV format to be recorded if the tape has been used at the same time. New sound added to a recorded tape on another camcorder is not heard. ...cable from a device connected with the device to be used repeatedly for recording. When connected using the HDMI cable. For details, refer to the instruction manuals supplied with the A/V connecting cable. • The A/V connecting cable is distorted during dubbing. • Set [VCR HDV/DV] on ...
...and dub in HD (high definition) image quality (p. 65). Functions that cannot be connected. • Down convert the pictures recorded in HDV format to be recorded if the tape has been used at the same time. New sound added to a recorded tape on another camcorder is not heard. ...cable from a device connected with the device to be used repeatedly for recording. When connected using the HDMI cable. For details, refer to the instruction manuals supplied with the A/V connecting cable. • The A/V connecting cable is distorted during dubbing. • Set [VCR HDV/DV] on ...