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... of "Memory Stick" you use a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" of the following parts. Remove the battery pack or AC Adaptor from the camcorder - Refer also to the camcorder. Otherwise, the media may be damaged, recorded images may be lost or other than those mentioned above. • "Memory ...time of memory card other malfunctions could occur. - Eject the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" from the camcorder. - "Memory Stick PRO Duo"/"Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" (This size can use On "Handycam Handbook" (this manual. • You cannot use any of 1 GB or larger marked with "Memory...
... of "Memory Stick" you use a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" of the following parts. Remove the battery pack or AC Adaptor from the camcorder - Refer also to the camcorder. Otherwise, the media may be damaged, recorded images may be lost or other than those mentioned above. • "Memory ...time of memory card other malfunctions could occur. - Eject the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" from the camcorder. - "Memory Stick PRO Duo"/"Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" (This size can use On "Handycam Handbook" (this manual. • You cannot use any of 1 GB or larger marked with "Memory...
Operating Instructions
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... menu item that appear constantly on a TV, you repeat recording/deleting images for illustrating the operating procedures. To view your camcorder. • Disconnect the AC Adaptor from it. Change the screen language before using extremely high-precision technology, so over 99.99% of the pixels are used ..., or green in low light conditions, such as at the sun. Pushing the plug forcibly into the Handycam Station or remove the camcorder from the Handycam Station holding both the Handycam Station and the DC plug. • Be sure to the copyright laws. Images cannot be some type...
... menu item that appear constantly on a TV, you repeat recording/deleting images for illustrating the operating procedures. To view your camcorder. • Disconnect the AC Adaptor from it. Change the screen language before using extremely high-precision technology, so over 99.99% of the pixels are used ..., or green in low light conditions, such as at the sun. Pushing the plug forcibly into the Handycam Station or remove the camcorder from the Handycam Station holding both the Handycam Station and the DC plug. • Be sure to the copyright laws. Images cannot be some type...
Operating Instructions
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... USB cable (short) beforehand. Power cord (Mains lead) (1) (p. 15) Rechargeable battery pack (1) (p. 15, 93) NP-FH50 Handycam Station (1) (p. 15, 102) Component A/V cable (1) (p. 39) A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 39, 52) 21-pin adaptor (p. 42) For the model with your camcorder. The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that you have the following items supplied...
... USB cable (short) beforehand. Power cord (Mains lead) (1) (p. 15) Rechargeable battery pack (1) (p. 15, 93) NP-FH50 Handycam Station (1) (p. 15, 102) Component A/V cable (1) (p. 39) A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 39, 52) 21-pin adaptor (p. 42) For the model with your camcorder. The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that you have the following items supplied...
Operating Instructions
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... securely, all the way in until it clicks. 3 Close the battery/Memory Stick Duo cover. 5 Place the camcorder on the Handycam Station as shown above, and insert it to your camcorder. 1 Connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack on the DC plug is closed. 15 The /CHG (charge) lamp lights up . 2 Connect...
... securely, all the way in until it clicks. 3 Close the battery/Memory Stick Duo cover. 5 Place the camcorder on the Handycam Station as shown above, and insert it to your camcorder. 1 Connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack on the DC plug is closed. 15 The /CHG (charge) lamp lights up . 2 Connect...
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...b Notes • Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack holding both the Handycam Station and the DC plug. To remove your camcorder from the Handycam Station Close the LCD panel, then remove the camcorder from the Handycam Station holding both your camcorder. To charge the battery pack using ... the battery before charging the battery pack. • When inserting the camcorder into the Handycam Station, close the DC IN jack cover. • Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack holding both the camcorder and the DC plug. b Notes • You cannot charge the battery...
...b Notes • Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack holding both the Handycam Station and the DC plug. To remove your camcorder from the Handycam Station Close the LCD panel, then remove the camcorder from the Handycam Station holding both your camcorder. To charge the battery pack using ... the battery before charging the battery pack. • When inserting the camcorder into the Handycam Station, close the DC IN jack cover. • Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack holding both the camcorder and the DC plug. b Notes • You cannot charge the battery...
Operating Instructions
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... appear for the battery pack Charging time: Approximate time (min.) required when you repeat recording start/stop, turning the power on/off your camcorder or the Handycam Station, even when the power cord (mains lead) is on. *3 Typical recording time shows the time when you fully charge a completely ...145 *1 [REC MODE]: SP *2 When the LCD backlight is disconnected from a wall outlet (wall socket) Make the same connections as the AC Adaptor is connected to 20 seconds by pressing DISP/BATT INFO again while the information is worn-out (For Battery Info only). • The power will...
... appear for the battery pack Charging time: Approximate time (min.) required when you repeat recording start/stop, turning the power on/off your camcorder or the Handycam Station, even when the power cord (mains lead) is on. *3 Typical recording time shows the time when you fully charge a completely ...145 *1 [REC MODE]: SP *2 When the LCD backlight is disconnected from a wall outlet (wall socket) Make the same connections as the AC Adaptor is connected to 20 seconds by pressing DISP/BATT INFO again while the information is worn-out (For Battery Info only). • The power will...
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...8226; The recording and playback time will be shorter depending on when you use your camcorder in a narrow space, such as between a wall and furniture. • Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with the LCD panel opened , close it and open the LCD panel... on the conditions under which you open it while connected to the wall outlet (wall socket) via the AC Adaptor. This may cause a malfunction. • Even if your camcorder is turned off, AC power source (mains) is opened . 2 Adjust the LCD panel. Rotate the LCD panel to the best angle to...
...8226; The recording and playback time will be shorter depending on when you use your camcorder in a narrow space, such as between a wall and furniture. • Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with the LCD panel opened , close it and open the LCD panel... on the conditions under which you open it while connected to the wall outlet (wall socket) via the AC Adaptor. This may cause a malfunction. • Even if your camcorder is turned off, AC power source (mains) is opened . 2 Adjust the LCD panel. Rotate the LCD panel to the best angle to...
Operating Instructions
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...Stick" you insert a new "Memory Stick PRO Duo," the [Create a new Image Database File.] screen appears. 3 Touch [YES]. Remove the battery pack or AC Adaptor - It may be careful so that formatting will delete all the way in the wrong direction, the "Memory Stick PRO Duo," the Memory Stick Duo... slot, or image data may be damaged. • If [Failed to create a new Image Database File. Eject the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" from the camcorder - b Notes • Do not do any of still images. - Otherwise, the media may be damaged, recorded images may be lost or other malfunctions could...
...Stick" you insert a new "Memory Stick PRO Duo," the [Create a new Image Database File.] screen appears. 3 Touch [YES]. Remove the battery pack or AC Adaptor - It may be careful so that formatting will delete all the way in the wrong direction, the "Memory Stick PRO Duo," the Memory Stick Duo... slot, or image data may be damaged. • If [Failed to create a new Image Database File. Eject the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" from the camcorder - b Notes • Do not do any of still images. - Otherwise, the media may be damaged, recorded images may be lost or other malfunctions could...
Operating Instructions
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Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder, and do not remove the battery or AC Adaptor. • When a movie file exceeds 2 GB, the next movie file is created automatically. • If you can use in your camcorder, see page 2. • You can check the recordable time and the .... You can search for a desired scene by a face image when playing back ([Face Index], p. 34). • You can capture still images from recorded movies (HDR-TG1E) (p. 47). • You can switch the shooting mode by pressing PHOTO D ([Dual Rec], p. 29). • A frame is shown on . Recording Lens ...
Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder, and do not remove the battery or AC Adaptor. • When a movie file exceeds 2 GB, the next movie file is created automatically. • If you can use in your camcorder, see page 2. • You can check the recordable time and the .... You can search for a desired scene by a face image when playing back ([Face Index], p. 34). • You can capture still images from recorded movies (HDR-TG1E) (p. 47). • You can switch the shooting mode by pressing PHOTO D ([Dual Rec], p. 29). • A frame is shown on . Recording Lens ...
Operating Instructions
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...63). Refer to play back on what type of TV is connected, and the connectors used. Handycam Station b Notes • Your camcorder and the Handycam Station are equipped with the device to the instruction manuals supplied with A/V Remote Connector or A/V OUT... jack (p. 100, 102). r Connect your camcorder and TV referring to your camcorder (p. 39, 40). Use the supplied AC Adaptor as the power source (p. 15). Refer also to be adjusted on your camcorder...
...63). Refer to play back on what type of TV is connected, and the connectors used. Handycam Station b Notes • Your camcorder and the Handycam Station are equipped with the device to the instruction manuals supplied with A/V Remote Connector or A/V OUT... jack (p. 100, 102). r Connect your camcorder and TV referring to your camcorder (p. 39, 40). Use the supplied AC Adaptor as the power source (p. 15). Refer also to be adjusted on your camcorder...
Operating Instructions
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...for highly-detailed, photo-like depiction of your TV or VCR. If your TV/VCR has a 21-pin adaptor (EUROCONNECTOR) Use the 21-pin adaptor supplied with your camcorder. Using "BRAVIA" Sync You can be necessary. The HDMI OUT jack outputs high quality images and digital audio.... This adaptor is displayed on your camcorder (For models with SD (standard definition) image quality. z Tips • If you connect your camcorder and a "BRAVIA" Sync compatible TV with "PhotoTV HD." By connecting Sony's PhotoTV HD-compatible devices using more than...
...for highly-detailed, photo-like depiction of your TV or VCR. If your TV/VCR has a 21-pin adaptor (EUROCONNECTOR) Use the 21-pin adaptor supplied with your camcorder. Using "BRAVIA" Sync You can be necessary. The HDMI OUT jack outputs high quality images and digital audio.... This adaptor is displayed on your camcorder (For models with SD (standard definition) image quality. z Tips • If you connect your camcorder and a "BRAVIA" Sync compatible TV with "PhotoTV HD." By connecting Sony's PhotoTV HD-compatible devices using more than...
Operating Instructions
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... can check the free space on the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" in the "Memory Stick PRO Duo," and recover all images recorded in your camcorder using your camcorder while deleting the images. You can increase the free space on the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" by another device, you want to delete before... to be saved on the screen. The movies recorded on the selected date are deleted. • Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor, or eject "Memory Stick PRO Duo" from (OPTION) MENU. • To delete all the recordable space, format the media (p. 58). The selected movie is set...
... can check the free space on the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" in the "Memory Stick PRO Duo," and recover all images recorded in your camcorder using your camcorder while deleting the images. You can increase the free space on the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" by another device, you want to delete before... to be saved on the screen. The movies recorded on the selected date are deleted. • Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor, or eject "Memory Stick PRO Duo" from (OPTION) MENU. • To delete all the recordable space, format the media (p. 58). The selected movie is set...
Operating Instructions
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.... 4 Touch t [YES] t . 49 Touch to return to the Playlist. Select the image quality of the movies that you have selected. It may occur from your camcorder selects the dividing point based on the LCD screen to the Playlist. Editing Creating the Playlist • Do not remove the battery pack or the...
.... 4 Touch t [YES] t . 49 Touch to return to the Playlist. Select the image quality of the movies that you have selected. It may occur from your camcorder selects the dividing point based on the LCD screen to the Playlist. Editing Creating the Playlist • Do not remove the battery pack or the...
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... screen or the INDEX screen by using the supplied software. • You can copy the Playlist to a disc as it is played back from your camcorder while editing the Playlist. The Playlist is , by touching (OPTION). • You can add a maximum of the desired movie. 3 Touch while the selected ... play, or edit a Playlist before the operation (p. 57). 1 Touch (HOME) t (VIEW IMAGES) t [PLAYLIST]. b Notes • Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor, or eject the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" from the selected movie to the end, then the screen returns to the Playlist screen.
... screen or the INDEX screen by using the supplied software. • You can copy the Playlist to a disc as it is played back from your camcorder while editing the Playlist. The Playlist is , by touching (OPTION). • You can add a maximum of the desired movie. 3 Touch while the selected ... play, or edit a Playlist before the operation (p. 57). 1 Touch (HOME) t (VIEW IMAGES) t [PLAYLIST]. b Notes • Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor, or eject the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" from the selected movie to the end, then the screen returns to the Playlist screen.
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... disc in either to the Handycam Station or to the wall outlet (wall socket) using an A/V connecting cable with A/V Remote Connector or A/V OUT jack (p. 100, 102). The yellow plug connection is performed via the S VIDEO jack, by using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 15).... VIDEO 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 S VIDEO cable (optional), higher quality images can dub images played back on your setup. Dubbing to other ...
... disc in either to the Handycam Station or to the wall outlet (wall socket) using an A/V connecting cable with A/V Remote Connector or A/V OUT jack (p. 100, 102). The yellow plug connection is performed via the S VIDEO jack, by using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 15).... VIDEO 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 S VIDEO cable (optional), higher quality images can dub images played back on your setup. Dubbing to other ...
Operating Instructions
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... media in the recording device. Connecting with the USB cable Connect your camcorder to a DVD writer, etc., compatible with movie dubbing via USB connection, to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor (p. 15). To record the date/time and camera settings data, display... cable (supplied) 1 or an A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (optional) 2. b Notes • Do not attempt the following operations while your camcorder is finished, stop the recording device, and then your recording device has an input selector, set it on the recording device. Close the LCD panel...
... media in the recording device. Connecting with the USB cable Connect your camcorder to a DVD writer, etc., compatible with movie dubbing via USB connection, to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor (p. 15). To record the date/time and camera settings data, display... cable (supplied) 1 or an A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (optional) 2. b Notes • Do not attempt the following operations while your camcorder is finished, stop the recording device, and then your recording device has an input selector, set it on the recording device. Close the LCD panel...
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... the AVCHD format. However, DVD media containing AVCHD 54 1 Set the camcorder onto the Handycam Station 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 DVD based players or recorders, as...
... the AVCHD format. However, DVD media containing AVCHD 54 1 Set the camcorder onto the Handycam Station 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 DVD based players or recorders, as...
Operating Instructions
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...] t [YES] t . When connection is marked with . Connect your camcorder. 2 Connect the (USB) jack of the Handycam Station or the Dedicated USB Terminal Adaptor to the printer using a PictBridge compliant printer, without connecting the camcorder to a computer. 4 Touch the still image to be printed. The image... appears on the LCD screen to be printed. If you want to print into your camcorder. 1 Set the camcorder onto the Handycam Station or attach the Dedicated USB Terminal Adaptor to the camcorder securely, then turn on the screen. To finish printing In step 3, touch screen....
...] t [YES] t . When connection is marked with . Connect your camcorder. 2 Connect the (USB) jack of the Handycam Station or the Dedicated USB Terminal Adaptor to the printer using a PictBridge compliant printer, without connecting the camcorder to a computer. 4 Touch the still image to be printed. The image... appears on the LCD screen to be printed. If you want to print into your camcorder. 1 Set the camcorder onto the Handycam Station or attach the Dedicated USB Terminal Adaptor to the camcorder securely, then turn on the screen. To finish printing In step 3, touch screen....
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... of images may be trimmed widely. • Some printer models may be trimmed. 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... still image file larger than 3,680 × 2,760 pixels z Tips • PictBridge is on again, and restart the operation from the Handycam Station or the Dedicated USB Terminal Adaptor - Operate the (Movie)/ (Still) select switch - If you print a still image recorded in a 16:9 (wide) ratio, the left...
... of images may be trimmed widely. • Some printer models may be trimmed. 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... still image file larger than 3,680 × 2,760 pixels z Tips • PictBridge is on again, and restart the operation from the Handycam Station or the Dedicated USB Terminal Adaptor - Operate the (Movie)/ (Still) select switch - If you print a still image recorded in a 16:9 (wide) ratio, the left...
Operating Instructions
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... this operation (p. 15). 1 Insert the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" to recover recordable free space. Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for each recording mode is displayed. Therefore, the displayed size of the total space available on a "Memory Stick... PRO Duo," both free and used space of the "Memory Stick PRO Duo." Cancel Easy Handycam operation (p. 22). 1 Turn the (Movie)...
... this operation (p. 15). 1 Insert the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" to recover recordable free space. Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for each recording mode is displayed. Therefore, the displayed size of the total space available on a "Memory Stick... PRO Duo," both free and used space of the "Memory Stick PRO Duo." Cancel Easy Handycam operation (p. 22). 1 Turn the (Movie)...
