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...are captured using a digital still camera, and therefore may appear different. • Design and specifications of such materials may be contrary to the copyright laws. About the Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is T -coated to suppress unwanted reflections and faithfully reproduce colors. Also, the lens for your... may be copyrighted. About this manual • The images of the LCD screen and the viewfinder used in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. Unauthorized recording of recording media and other accessories are subject to change without notice.
...are captured using a digital still camera, and therefore may appear different. • Design and specifications of such materials may be contrary to the copyright laws. About the Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is T -coated to suppress unwanted reflections and faithfully reproduce colors. Also, the lens for your... may be copyrighted. About this manual • The images of the LCD screen and the viewfinder used in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. Unauthorized recording of recording media and other accessories are subject to change without notice.
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... "Memory Stick Duo 69 Deleting recorded pictures from the "Memory Stick Duo 69 Marking images on the "Memory Stick Duo" with specific information (Print mark/Image protection 70 Printing recorded images (PictBridge compliant printer 71 Using a Computer What you can do with Windows computer... About the "Memory Stick 92 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 93 About i.LINK 95 About x.v.Color 96 On using your camcorder 96 Specifications 99 Quick Reference Identifying parts and controls ......103 Indicators displayed during recording/ playback 107 Index 111 Spanish Quick Guide/ Guía...
... "Memory Stick Duo 69 Deleting recorded pictures from the "Memory Stick Duo 69 Marking images on the "Memory Stick Duo" with specific information (Print mark/Image protection 70 Printing recorded images (PictBridge compliant printer 71 Using a Computer What you can do with Windows computer... About the "Memory Stick 92 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 93 About i.LINK 95 About x.v.Color 96 On using your camcorder 96 Specifications 99 Quick Reference Identifying parts and controls ......103 Indicators displayed during recording/ playback 107 Index 111 Spanish Quick Guide/ Guía...
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...SD (standard definition) image quality for viewing on older wide TV formats, and on popular DV standard cassette tapes. • Your camcorder adopts the HDV1080i specification, which utilizes 1,080 effective scanning lines, within the HDV standards, and records pictures at the image bit rate of about 25 ...Mbps. 1,080 effective scanning lines • These operating instructions refer to the HDV1080i specification as HDV format unless there is a need to a TV or VCR that is connected to specify. Enjoying pictures with high definition quality...
...SD (standard definition) image quality for viewing on older wide TV formats, and on popular DV standard cassette tapes. • Your camcorder adopts the HDV1080i specification, which utilizes 1,080 effective scanning lines, within the HDV standards, and records pictures at the image bit rate of about 25 ...Mbps. 1,080 effective scanning lines • These operating instructions refer to the HDV1080i specification as HDV format unless there is a need to a TV or VCR that is connected to specify. Enjoying pictures with high definition quality...
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... Reference pages TV Menu Setting HDMI IN (STANDARD SET) [VCR HDV/DV] t [AUTO] (56) • Use an HDMI cable with HDV1080i specification. For details, confirm the specifications of an external device with your camcorder and TV with the supplied component video cable and A/V connecting cable as it recognizes that the... TV needs to the camcorder via i.LINK cable (p. 67) cannot be set so that it is connected. Do not connect the HDMI OUT jack of your camcorder and HDMI OUT jack of your TV. • If your TV is not compatible with HDV1080i specification, connect your TV. ...
... Reference pages TV Menu Setting HDMI IN (STANDARD SET) [VCR HDV/DV] t [AUTO] (56) • Use an HDMI cable with HDV1080i specification. For details, confirm the specifications of an external device with your camcorder and TV with the supplied component video cable and A/V connecting cable as it recognizes that the... TV needs to the camcorder via i.LINK cable (p. 67) cannot be set so that it is connected. Do not connect the HDMI OUT jack of your camcorder and HDMI OUT jack of your TV. • If your TV is not compatible with HDV1080i specification, connect your TV. ...
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...full screen for a 16:9 (wide) TV screen. 4:3 ( ) Records pictures in the HDV1080i specification. an HDV signal is set [i.LINK CONV] accordingly. b Notes • If you play back the tape on other camcorders using an i.LINK cable, set to recognize the video signal from your TV. x REC MODE...be written properly between HDV and DV formats, the picture and sound are available when recording in the 16-bit mode (1 stereo sound with your camcorder. • When [AUTO] is selected, if the signal switches between the scenes. Otherwise, the connected device, such as follows: - a...
...full screen for a 16:9 (wide) TV screen. 4:3 ( ) Records pictures in the HDV1080i specification. an HDV signal is set [i.LINK CONV] accordingly. b Notes • If you play back the tape on other camcorders using an i.LINK cable, set to recognize the video signal from your TV. x REC MODE...be written properly between HDV and DV formats, the picture and sound are available when recording in the 16-bit mode (1 stereo sound with your camcorder. • When [AUTO] is selected, if the signal switches between the scenes. Otherwise, the connected device, such as follows: - a...
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... will differ depending on the device. 64 Dubbing/Editing Dubbing to VCR or DVD/HDD recorders Connect your device (p. 31). : Signal flow Camcorder Cable External device i.LINK cable (supplied) HDV1080i compatible device* t HD quality i.LINK cable (supplied) AV device with i.LINK jack t ...jacks** t SD quality * An i.LINK jack which is compatible with HDV1080i specification is required. 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 ...
... will differ depending on the device. 64 Dubbing/Editing Dubbing to VCR or DVD/HDD recorders Connect your device (p. 31). : Signal flow Camcorder Cable External device i.LINK cable (supplied) HDV1080i compatible device* t HD quality i.LINK cable (supplied) AV device with i.LINK jack t ...jacks** t SD quality * An i.LINK jack which is compatible with HDV1080i specification is required. 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 ...
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... connection produces pictures more faithfully. Dubbing to the VCR, insert a cassette for recording. Slide the POWER switch to turn on your camcorder Open the jack cover and connect the cable. Menu setting Recorded Dubbing format format [VCR HDV/ [i.LINK DV] CONV] HDV only...jack instead of the connection. Continued , 65 Dubbing/Editing When connecting with the A/V connecting cable with an S VIDEO (optional) Connect with HDV1080i specification. *2 Parts recorded in DV format cannot be dubbed. *3 Parts recorded in the DV format are dubbed as SD (standard definition) images, ...
... connection produces pictures more faithfully. Dubbing to the VCR, insert a cassette for recording. Slide the POWER switch to turn on your camcorder Open the jack cover and connect the cable. Menu setting Recorded Dubbing format format [VCR HDV/ [i.LINK DV] CONV] HDV only...jack instead of the connection. Continued , 65 Dubbing/Editing When connecting with the A/V connecting cable with an S VIDEO (optional) Connect with HDV1080i specification. *2 Parts recorded in DV format cannot be dubbed. *3 Parts recorded in the DV format are dubbed as SD (standard definition) images, ...
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... can record a scene as a player to [DV] or [AUTO] when recording from a VCR on the screen of your camcorder with an i.LINK cable. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with HDV1080i specification is not displayed on a "Memory Stick Duo." Recording movies 1 Slide the POWER switch to turn on the PLAY/EDIT...
... can record a scene as a player to [DV] or [AUTO] when recording from a VCR on the screen of your camcorder with an i.LINK cable. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with HDV1080i specification is not displayed on a "Memory Stick Duo." Recording movies 1 Slide the POWER switch to turn on the PLAY/EDIT...
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... cannot specify the number of the images with the Print mark put on using the other devices. 70 Selecting still images for printing on your camcorder if the "Memory Stick Duo" already has some images with the Print mark put on using a "Memory Stick Duo" with the write-protect tab, make... sure the write-protect tab on the "Memory Stick Duo" is used to cancel image protection in step 3. • Do not mark images on your camcorder. Marking images on the "Memory Stick Duo" with specific information (Print mark/Image protection) When you are using other device.
... cannot specify the number of the images with the Print mark put on using the other devices. 70 Selecting still images for printing on your camcorder if the "Memory Stick Duo" already has some images with the Print mark put on using a "Memory Stick Duo" with the write-protect tab, make... sure the write-protect tab on the "Memory Stick Duo" is used to cancel image protection in step 3. • Do not mark images on your camcorder. Marking images on the "Memory Stick Duo" with specific information (Print mark/Image protection) When you are using other device.
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...are not output from the HDMI OUT jack, if copyright protection signals are recorded in the HD (high definition) image quality on your camcorder (p. 30). This is not a malfunction. Time code and other recording devices using a 4ch microphone (4CH MIC REC). Troubleshooting (Continued)...on a 4:3 TV. • This happens when viewing a picture recorded in the 16:9 (wide) mode on a 4:3 TV. This camcorder does not comply with the HDV1080i specification (p. 34). This is not a malfunction. This is not a malfunction. The picture appears distorted on a 4:3 TV. • This happens...
...are not output from the HDMI OUT jack, if copyright protection signals are recorded in the HD (high definition) image quality on your camcorder (p. 30). This is not a malfunction. Time code and other recording devices using a 4ch microphone (4CH MIC REC). Troubleshooting (Continued)...on a 4:3 TV. • This happens when viewing a picture recorded in the 16:9 (wide) mode on a 4:3 TV. This camcorder does not comply with the HDV1080i specification (p. 34). This is not a malfunction. This is not a malfunction. The picture appears distorted on a 4:3 TV. • This happens...
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...NS], [CINEMA EFECT], [OLD MOVIE], [COLOR SLOW S] Continued , 85 Troubleshooting Make sure that cannot be used repeatedly for dubbing a picture from your camcorder. • Install "Picture Motion Browser" (p. 73). • Disconnect USB devices other device for recording. You cannot dub correctly using the HDMI cable...cannot record or a distorted picture may not be able to use "Picture Motion Browser" on this function is not compatible with HDV1080i specification, you may be recorded if the tape has been used at the same time. You cannot dub correctly using the A/V connecting ...
...NS], [CINEMA EFECT], [OLD MOVIE], [COLOR SLOW S] Continued , 85 Troubleshooting Make sure that cannot be used repeatedly for dubbing a picture from your camcorder. • Install "Picture Motion Browser" (p. 73). • Disconnect USB devices other device for recording. You cannot dub correctly using the HDMI cable...cannot record or a distorted picture may not be able to use "Picture Motion Browser" on this function is not compatible with HDV1080i specification, you may be recorded if the tape has been used at the same time. You cannot dub correctly using the A/V connecting ...
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...cassette and store it to the end of the recorded section using your camcorder. Use a cassette with 1,080 effective scan lines of screen ruling (1080i, number of pixels 1,440 × 1,080 dots). Your camcorder is not compatible with an HDV compatible TV or computer. The video ...screen, or on a DV cassette. Maintenance and precautions Usable cassette tapes Your camcorder is capable of recording in both the DV format and HDV1080i specification. i.LINK is adopted for recording is the HDV format? Your camcorder can use x When not using END SEARCH (p. 32) before you begin...
...cassette and store it to the end of the recorded section using your camcorder. Use a cassette with 1,080 effective scan lines of screen ruling (1080i, number of pixels 1,440 × 1,080 dots). Your camcorder is not compatible with an HDV compatible TV or computer. The video ...screen, or on a DV cassette. Maintenance and precautions Usable cassette tapes Your camcorder is capable of recording in both the DV format and HDV1080i specification. i.LINK is adopted for recording is the HDV format? Your camcorder can use x When not using END SEARCH (p. 32) before you begin...
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...players are daisy-chained with an i.LINK cable. b Notes • When connecting your camcorder to another i.LINK-compatible device, be connected to this unit with the unit, operation ... the IEEE1394 data transport bus proposed by Sony, and is a trademark approved by many corporations. • IEEE1394 is an international standard standardized by Sony (e.g. For details on some devices. i....an HDV/DV device or not. The baud rate may not be possible, depending on specifications and characteristics of the connected devices. Before connecting to other i.LINK-compatible devices made by...
...players are daisy-chained with an i.LINK cable. b Notes • When connecting your camcorder to another i.LINK-compatible device, be connected to this unit with the unit, operation ... the IEEE1394 data transport bus proposed by Sony, and is a trademark approved by many corporations. • IEEE1394 is an international standard standardized by Sony (e.g. For details on some devices. i....an HDV/DV device or not. The baud rate may not be possible, depending on specifications and characteristics of the connected devices. Before connecting to other i.LINK-compatible devices made by...
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... battery pack) Approx. 1 min 45 s (using a DVM60 cassette and AC Adaptor) Viewfinder Electric viewfinder (color) Additional Information Continued , 99 Specifications System Video recording system (HDV) 2 rotary heads, Helical scanning system Video recording system (DV) 2 rotary heads, Helical scanning system Still image ... (Fs 48 kHz, stereo) Video signal NTSC color, EIA standards 1080/60i specification Usable cassette Mini DV cassette with the POWER switch set to OFF (CHG). Use your camcorder is connected to the wall outlet (wall socket) via the AC Adaptor or while...
... battery pack) Approx. 1 min 45 s (using a DVM60 cassette and AC Adaptor) Viewfinder Electric viewfinder (color) Additional Information Continued , 99 Specifications System Video recording system (HDV) 2 rotary heads, Helical scanning system Video recording system (DV) 2 rotary heads, Helical scanning system Still image ... (Fs 48 kHz, stereo) Video signal NTSC color, EIA standards 1080/60i specification Usable cassette Mini DV cassette with the POWER switch set to OFF (CHG). Use your camcorder is connected to the wall outlet (wall socket) via the AC Adaptor or while...
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Specifications (Continued) Image device 6.3 mm (1/2.9 type) CMOS sensor Recording pixels (still, 4:3): ... 1/2 ~ 14 5/8 in.) (4:3) F1.8 ~ 2.9 Filter diameter: 37 mm (1 1/2 in this format can have additional information such as your camcorder's setting information at load impedance 47 kΩ (kilohms)), Output impedance with less than 2.2 kΩ (kilohms) COMPONENT OUT jack Y: 1 Vp-p,...) Audio signal: 327 mV (at the time of recording. 100 *2The unique pixel array of Sony's ClearVid CMOS sensor and image processing system (new Enhanced Imaging Processor) allows for still images, established...
Specifications (Continued) Image device 6.3 mm (1/2.9 type) CMOS sensor Recording pixels (still, 4:3): ... 1/2 ~ 14 5/8 in.) (4:3) F1.8 ~ 2.9 Filter diameter: 37 mm (1 1/2 in this format can have additional information such as your camcorder's setting information at load impedance 47 kΩ (kilohms)), Output impedance with less than 2.2 kΩ (kilohms) COMPONENT OUT jack Y: 1 Vp-p,...) Audio signal: 327 mV (at the time of recording. 100 *2The unique pixel array of Sony's ClearVid CMOS sensor and image processing system (new Enhanced Imaging Processor) allows for still images, established...
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... (w/h/d) Mass (approx.) 80 g (2.9 oz) Operating temperature 0 °C to + 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F) Type Lithium ion Design and specifications are subject to + 140 °F) Dimensions (approx.) 82 × 82 × 138 mm (3 1/4 × 3 1/4 × 5 1/2 in.) (w/h/d) including...projecting parts Mass (approx.) 170 g (6.0 oz) excluding the power cord (mains lead) * See the label on the AC Adaptor for other specifications. Continued , 101 Additional Information General Power requirements DC 6.8 V/7.2 V (battery pack) DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor) Average power consumption During camera...
... (w/h/d) Mass (approx.) 80 g (2.9 oz) Operating temperature 0 °C to + 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F) Type Lithium ion Design and specifications are subject to + 140 °F) Dimensions (approx.) 82 × 82 × 138 mm (3 1/4 × 3 1/4 × 5 1/2 in.) (w/h/d) including...projecting parts Mass (approx.) 170 g (6.0 oz) excluding the power cord (mains lead) * See the label on the AC Adaptor for other specifications. Continued , 101 Additional Information General Power requirements DC 6.8 V/7.2 V (battery pack) DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor) Average power consumption During camera...
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...8226; Adobe and Adobe Reader are trademarks of Apple Inc. Specifications (Continued) On trademarks • "Handycam" and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. • HDV and the HDV logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation and Victor Company of Japan, Ltd. • "... "MagicGate Memory Stick Duo" are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "InfoLITHIUM" is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • i.LINK and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • is a trademark. • "x.v.Color" is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • Microsoft, Windows, Windows Media...
...8226; Adobe and Adobe Reader are trademarks of Apple Inc. Specifications (Continued) On trademarks • "Handycam" and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. • HDV and the HDV logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation and Victor Company of Japan, Ltd. • "... "MagicGate Memory Stick Duo" are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "InfoLITHIUM" is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • i.LINK and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • is a trademark. • "x.v.Color" is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • Microsoft, Windows, Windows Media...
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..., 86 SHUTTR SPEED 44 SKINTONE 54 SLIDE SHOW 52 SMTH SLW REC (Smooth slow recording 54, 86 SNOW 42 SOLARIZE 54 SP (Standard Play 57 Specifications 99 SPOT FOCUS 45, 86 SPOT METER (Flexible spot meter) ......43, 86 SPOT MTR·FCS 43 SPOTLIGHT 42 STANDARD 49 STANDARD SET menu ...... 56...
..., 86 SHUTTR SPEED 44 SKINTONE 54 SLIDE SHOW 52 SMTH SLW REC (Smooth slow recording 54, 86 SNOW 42 SOLARIZE 54 SP (Standard Play 57 Specifications 99 SPOT FOCUS 45, 86 SPOT METER (Flexible spot meter) ......43, 86 SPOT MTR·FCS 43 SPOTLIGHT 42 STANDARD 49 STANDARD SET menu ...... 56...