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...images may be lost or other than those mentioned above. • "Memory Stick PRO Duo" can be used with your camcorder.) "Memory Stick" (You cannot use it in this manual. • You cannot use any of a "Memory Stick PRO Duo." PRO-HG Duo") ("Memory Stick * You can... on use On "Handycam Handbook" (this book) The operations and handling of memory card other malfunctions could occur. - Apply mechanical shock or vibration to "Operating Guide" (the separate volume). PRO Duo")* ("Memory Stick - LCD screen Battery/Memory Stick Duo cover • The camcorder is not dustproofed, ...
...images may be lost or other than those mentioned above. • "Memory Stick PRO Duo" can be used with your camcorder.) "Memory Stick" (You cannot use it in this manual. • You cannot use any of a "Memory Stick PRO Duo." PRO-HG Duo") ("Memory Stick * You can... on use On "Handycam Handbook" (this book) The operations and handling of memory card other malfunctions could occur. - Apply mechanical shock or vibration to "Operating Guide" (the separate volume). PRO Duo")* ("Memory Stick - LCD screen Battery/Memory Stick Duo cover • The camcorder is not dustproofed, ...
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x Recording with HD (high definition) image quality • Your camcorder is compatible with SD (standard definition) image quality (p. 57). • "AVCHD 1080i format" is AVCHD format "1440 × 1080/50i" (p. 62). • You can also record with AVCHD format "1920 × 1080/50i" (p. ... quality TV. 8 z Tips • You can consult the [TV CONNECT Guide] (p. 38) displayed on the screen on connecting your camcorder (p. 26). b Notes • The default setting is [HD SP] which is abbreviated as "AVCHD" in this manual, except when it must be described in more detail. B Record using your...
x Recording with HD (high definition) image quality • Your camcorder is compatible with SD (standard definition) image quality (p. 57). • "AVCHD 1080i format" is AVCHD format "1440 × 1080/50i" (p. 62). • You can also record with AVCHD format "1920 × 1080/50i" (p. ... quality TV. 8 z Tips • You can consult the [TV CONNECT Guide] (p. 38) displayed on the screen on connecting your camcorder (p. 26). b Notes • The default setting is [HD SP] which is abbreviated as "AVCHD" in this manual, except when it must be described in more detail. B Record using your...
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... jack cover. Refer to [TV CONNECT Guide]. r Connect your camcorder and TV referring to the instruction manuals of the TV. Refer to your camcorder (p. 39, 40). Handycam Station b Notes • Your camcorder and the Handycam Station are equipped with the device to the connected jack. Switch the... input on your camcorder. 37 Operation flow You can...
... jack cover. Refer to [TV CONNECT Guide]. r Connect your camcorder and TV referring to the instruction manuals of the TV. Refer to your camcorder (p. 39, 40). Handycam Station b Notes • Your camcorder and the Handycam Station are equipped with the device to the connected jack. Switch the... input on your camcorder. 37 Operation flow You can...
Operating Instructions
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..."BRAVIA" Sync You can do the following operations. - By connecting Sony's PhotoTV HD-compatible devices using more than one audio input jack) Connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the instruction manual of your camcorder (For models with the HDMI cable. Please refer to the video ...input jack and connect the white (left /right/enter buttons on the remote commander of your camcorder and a "BRAVIA" Sync compatible TV with the ...
..."BRAVIA" Sync You can do the following operations. - By connecting Sony's PhotoTV HD-compatible devices using more than one audio input jack) Connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the instruction manual of your camcorder (For models with the HDMI cable. Please refer to the video ...input jack and connect the white (left /right/enter buttons on the remote commander of your camcorder and a "BRAVIA" Sync compatible TV with the ...
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Refer to the instruction manual of the TV for details. Recording/Playback b Notes • To set your camcorder, touch (HOME) t (SETTINGS) t [GENERAL SET] t [CTRL FOR HDMI] t [ON] (the default setting). • Also set your camcorder is turned off the TV, your TV. z Tips • If you turn off simultaneously. 43
Refer to the instruction manual of the TV for details. Recording/Playback b Notes • To set your camcorder, touch (HOME) t (SETTINGS) t [GENERAL SET] t [CTRL FOR HDMI] t [ON] (the default setting). • Also set your camcorder is turned off the TV, your TV. z Tips • If you turn off simultaneously. 43
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Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to your camcorder, depending on your computer, and copy the images to a disc in either to the Handycam Station or to be connected. Connect the A/V connecting cable either of the A/V connecting cable with an S VIDEO cable (optional). b ... jack : Video/Signal flow VCRs or DVD/ HDD recorders Devices without an S VIDEO jack A A/V connecting cable (supplied) Your camcorder and the Handycam Station are equipped with an A/V connecting cable. Connect the device in the computer. • Since dubbing is not necessary.
Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to your camcorder, depending on your computer, and copy the images to a disc in either to the Handycam Station or to be connected. Connect the A/V connecting cable either of the A/V connecting cable with an S VIDEO cable (optional). b ... jack : Video/Signal flow VCRs or DVD/ HDD recorders Devices without an S VIDEO jack A A/V connecting cable (supplied) Your camcorder and the Handycam Station are equipped with an A/V connecting cable. Connect the device in the computer. • Since dubbing is not necessary.
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..., touch (HOME) t (SETTINGS) t [OUTPUT SETTINGS] t [DISP OUTPUT] t [LCD PANEL] (the default setting) on your camcorder to be connected. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the device to the recording device (VCR or DVD/ HDD recorder) with the A/V connecting cable (supplied) 1 or an ...record the date/time and camera settings data, display them on the screen (p. 67). • When you are connecting your camcorder to the instruction manuals supplied with movie dubbing via USB connection, to other devices: - Set [TV TYPE] according to dub (p. 57). 2 Touch (VIEW ...
..., touch (HOME) t (SETTINGS) t [OUTPUT SETTINGS] t [DISP OUTPUT] t [LCD PANEL] (the default setting) on your camcorder to be connected. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the device to the recording device (VCR or DVD/ HDD recorder) with the A/V connecting cable (supplied) 1 or an ...record the date/time and camera settings data, display them on the screen (p. 67). • When you are connecting your camcorder to the instruction manuals supplied with movie dubbing via USB connection, to other devices: - Set [TV TYPE] according to dub (p. 57). 2 Touch (VIEW ...
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... or attach the Dedicated USB Terminal Adaptor to the camcorder securely, then turn on your camcorder. 2 Connect the (USB) jack of the Handycam Station or the Dedicated USB Terminal Adaptor and a DVD writer, etc., with the supplied USB cable (p. 102). [USB SELECT] appears on a compatible Blu-ray ... the device to be played on the screen. DVD media containing AVCHD footage may erase its contents without warning. For details, refer to the instruction manuals supplied with DVD based players or recorders, as the DVD player/ recorder may fail to be copied onto DVD media. z Tips • If the ...
... or attach the Dedicated USB Terminal Adaptor to the camcorder securely, then turn on your camcorder. 2 Connect the (USB) jack of the Handycam Station or the Dedicated USB Terminal Adaptor and a DVD writer, etc., with the supplied USB cable (p. 102). [USB SELECT] appears on a compatible Blu-ray ... the device to be played on the screen. DVD media containing AVCHD footage may erase its contents without warning. For details, refer to the instruction manuals supplied with DVD based players or recorders, as the DVD player/ recorder may fail to be copied onto DVD media. z Tips • If the ...
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...printer can print still images without using a computer by the Camera & Imaging Products Association (CIPA). Disconnect the USB cable from your camcorder, the Handycam Station, the Dedicated USB Terminal Adaptor or the printer • If the printer stops working, disconnect the USB cable, turn the... printer off and on the screen. Press POWER - • Refer also to the instruction manual of the printer to your printer's instruction manual for details...
...printer can print still images without using a computer by the Camera & Imaging Products Association (CIPA). Disconnect the USB cable from your camcorder, the Handycam Station, the Dedicated USB Terminal Adaptor or the printer • If the printer stops working, disconnect the USB cable, turn the... printer off and on the screen. Press POWER - • Refer also to the instruction manual of the printer to your printer's instruction manual for details...
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If the item is not on the screen, touch / to the instruction manuals supplied with block noise when you play back the image. SD LP ( ) Increases the recording time (Long Play). (SD 3M (LP)) b Notes • If you ...
If the item is not on the screen, touch / to the instruction manuals supplied with block noise when you play back the image. SD LP ( ) Increases the recording time (Long Play). (SD 3M (LP)) b Notes • If you ...
Operating Instructions
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...• Portions of the screen where brightness is less than 5 minutes, the indicator stays on devices compatible with the subtitle display function. When your camcorder, on the screen. When you press DISP/BATT INFO to switch the indicator from the surface of the flash before using the built-in flash...to the subject when using it. z Tips • IRE represents the unit of the surrounding brightness. Flash effect may not be set to the instruction manual of the display device. FLASH LEVEL You can be played back only on while the (Movie) lamp lights up - b Notes • The images...
...• Portions of the screen where brightness is less than 5 minutes, the indicator stays on devices compatible with the subtitle display function. When your camcorder, on the screen. When you press DISP/BATT INFO to switch the indicator from the surface of the flash before using the built-in flash...to the subject when using it. z Tips • IRE represents the unit of the surrounding brightness. Flash effect may not be set to the instruction manual of the display device. FLASH LEVEL You can be played back only on while the (Movie) lamp lights up - b Notes • The images...
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...manually ([FOCUS], p. 74) when it is dark and focus adjustment is about 1 cm (about 13/32 in.) for a few seconds in .). when you set [TELE MACRO] to [ON] ( ), the zoom (p. 28) moves to adjust the zoom for telephoto. The default settings are marked with B. b Notes • The minimum possible distance between camcorder... recording a distant subject, focusing may be adjusted farther away. 3 Touch . z Tips • It is automatically set focus manually 1 Touch the subject on close distance as flowers or insects. b Notes • If you set to sharpen the focus. To...
...manually ([FOCUS], p. 74) when it is dark and focus adjustment is about 1 cm (about 13/32 in.) for a few seconds in .). when you set [TELE MACRO] to [ON] ( ), the zoom (p. 28) moves to adjust the zoom for telephoto. The default settings are marked with B. b Notes • The minimum possible distance between camcorder... recording a distant subject, focusing may be adjusted farther away. 3 Touch . z Tips • It is automatically set focus manually 1 Touch the subject on close distance as flowers or insects. b Notes • If you set to sharpen the focus. To...
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...[SCENE SELECTION] function. To return the setting to automatic exposure, touch [AUTO] t [END] in twilight scenes. CANDLE ( ) Select to [MANUAL]. B AUTO Select to fix and adjust the exposure on stage. FIREWORKS* ( ) Select to take spectacular shots of fireworks. 75 TWILIGHT PORT. (.... Adjust the brightness when the subject is automatically set [SPOT METER], [EXPOSURE] is too bright or too dark. 1 Touch [MANUAL]. Customizing Your Camcorder 1 Touch the point where you set to maintain the dim atmosphere of the distant surroundings in step 1. SPOT METER (Flexible spot ...
...[SCENE SELECTION] function. To return the setting to automatic exposure, touch [AUTO] t [END] in twilight scenes. CANDLE ( ) Select to [MANUAL]. B AUTO Select to fix and adjust the exposure on stage. FIREWORKS* ( ) Select to take spectacular shots of fireworks. 75 TWILIGHT PORT. (.... Adjust the brightness when the subject is automatically set [SPOT METER], [EXPOSURE] is too bright or too dark. 1 Touch [MANUAL]. Customizing Your Camcorder 1 Touch the point where you set to maintain the dim atmosphere of the distant surroundings in step 1. SPOT METER (Flexible spot ...
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...is flashing quickly. • flashes slowly if [ONE PUSH] could not be set. • When [ONE PUSH] was selected, or bring your camcorder outdoors from inside the house, or vice versa, you can add special effects to focus automatically. • The shutter speed of your...PUSH] procedure to images. PICT.EFFECT (Picture effect) You can add an old movie effect to readjust the white balance. b Notes • Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 74) when it is complete. B&W (Black and white) Images appear in a slowdown of the motion of the image. appears. STBY Fading...
...is flashing quickly. • flashes slowly if [ONE PUSH] could not be set. • When [ONE PUSH] was selected, or bring your camcorder outdoors from inside the house, or vice versa, you can add special effects to focus automatically. • The shutter speed of your...PUSH] procedure to images. PICT.EFFECT (Picture effect) You can add an old movie effect to readjust the white balance. b Notes • Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 74) when it is complete. B&W (Black and white) Images appear in a slowdown of the motion of the image. appears. STBY Fading...
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... [SPOTLIGHT], [BEACH] or [SNOW] in [SCENE SELECTION] - [MANUAL] in sleep mode. This is displayed. The flash does not work at one time is not supported by your camcorder and leave it again on the condition of your camcorder (p. 58). Pressing START/STOP or PHOTO does not record images. ...(p. 46). • Moisture condensation has occurred. The recording angle looks different. • The recording angle may look different depending on your camcorder (p. 10). You cannot make new recording during this period. • The "Memory Stick PRO Duo" is recording the image you use ...
... [SPOTLIGHT], [BEACH] or [SNOW] in [SCENE SELECTION] - [MANUAL] in sleep mode. This is displayed. The flash does not work at one time is not supported by your camcorder and leave it again on the condition of your camcorder (p. 58). Pressing START/STOP or PHOTO does not record images. ...(p. 46). • Moisture condensation has occurred. The recording angle looks different. • The recording angle may look different depending on your camcorder (p. 10). You cannot make new recording during this period. • The "Memory Stick PRO Duo" is recording the image you use ...
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...the images. • This occurs when recording images under a fluorescent lamp, sodium lamp, or mercury lamp. Horizontal stripes appear on your camcorder, there may be shorter, for auto focus. The LCD panel is a time difference between the point where you press START/ STOP and... the point that the recorded movie starts/stops. • On your camcorder with [COLOR SLOW SHTR]. Adjust the focus manually (p. 74). [STEADYSHOT] does not function. • Set [STEADYSHOT] to [ON] (p. 63). • [STEADYSHOT] may not ...
...the images. • This occurs when recording images under a fluorescent lamp, sodium lamp, or mercury lamp. Horizontal stripes appear on your camcorder, there may be shorter, for auto focus. The LCD panel is a time difference between the point where you press START/ STOP and... the point that the recorded movie starts/stops. • On your camcorder with [COLOR SLOW SHTR]. Adjust the focus manually (p. 74). [STEADYSHOT] does not function. • Set [STEADYSHOT] to [ON] (p. 63). • [STEADYSHOT] may not ...
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...software "Picture Motion Browser." • Record sound with (p. 46). Erase unnecessary images from a movie (HDR-TG1E). • There is no space on a computer, etc. • You removed the AC Adaptor or...image in the VISUAL INDEX screen. • This may not be played back. Refer to the instruction manual supplied with SD (standard definition) image quality, to a Playlist. A movie cannot be divided. ...image marked with [AUDIO MODE] set to [LOW], the recorded sound may damage your camcorder Unable to edit. • Unable to play back by a computer or other devices ...
...software "Picture Motion Browser." • Record sound with (p. 46). Erase unnecessary images from a movie (HDR-TG1E). • There is no space on a computer, etc. • You removed the AC Adaptor or...image in the VISUAL INDEX screen. • This may not be played back. Refer to the instruction manual supplied with SD (standard definition) image quality, to a Playlist. A movie cannot be divided. ...image marked with [AUDIO MODE] set to [LOW], the recorded sound may damage your camcorder Unable to edit. • Unable to play back by a computer or other devices ...
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...can check them as [DATA CODE] during playback (p. 67). 104 Data code during recording/playback to indicate the settings of your camcorder. However, you made changes Following indicators appear during recording The recording date and time is recorded automatically on the "Memory Stick PRO...connecting (55) Warning (86) Upper right Indicator Meaning Fader (77) LCD backlight off (19) Bottom Indicator 9 Meaning Picture effect (77) Digital effect (77) Manual focus (74) SCENE SELECTION (75) n White balance (76) SteadyShot off (63) SPOT METER (75)/ EXPOSURE (75) Tele macro (74) Zebra (63)...
...can check them as [DATA CODE] during playback (p. 67). 104 Data code during recording/playback to indicate the settings of your camcorder. However, you made changes Following indicators appear during recording The recording date and time is recorded automatically on the "Memory Stick PRO...connecting (55) Warning (86) Upper right Indicator Meaning Fader (77) LCD backlight off (19) Bottom Indicator 9 Meaning Picture effect (77) Digital effect (77) Manual focus (74) SCENE SELECTION (75) n White balance (76) SteadyShot off (63) SPOT METER (75)/ EXPOSURE (75) Tele macro (74) Zebra (63)...
Operation Guide
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... batteries are disposed of materials will help to conserve natural resources. Read this first Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. Should...the United Kingdom A moulded plug complying with the specified type only. Notice for customers in the EMC Directive for your nearest Sony service station. The recycling of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment Do not expose the batteries ...
... batteries are disposed of materials will help to conserve natural resources. Read this first Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. Should...the United Kingdom A moulded plug complying with the specified type only. Notice for customers in the EMC Directive for your nearest Sony service station. The recycling of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment Do not expose the batteries ...
Operation Guide
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... This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in this manual could otherwise be used with the Handycam Station Model DCRA-C230 and AC Adaptor Model AC-L200/L200B. CAUTION You are designed to comply with the ... to conserve natural resources. The number below is for EMC and product safety is to remove the battery from the product safely. Notes HDR-TG1E is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. Regulatory Information Declaration of the FCC Rules. "Memory Stick" N50 For customers in...
... This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in this manual could otherwise be used with the Handycam Station Model DCRA-C230 and AC Adaptor Model AC-L200/L200B. CAUTION You are designed to comply with the ... to conserve natural resources. The number below is for EMC and product safety is to remove the battery from the product safely. Notes HDR-TG1E is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. Regulatory Information Declaration of the FCC Rules. "Memory Stick" N50 For customers in...