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... batteries this symbol might be used in the European Union and other relevant provisions of the Directive 1999/5/EC. FOR CUSTOMERS IN EUROPE Hereby, Sony Corporation, declares that this HDR-PJ50VE Digital HD Video Camera Recorder is disposed of correctly, you will help ...connect the communication cable (USB, etc.) again. Disposal of electrical and electronic equipment. For details, please access the following URL: http://www.compliance.sony.de/ Notice for the customers in separate service or guarantee documents. Notice If static electricity or electromagnetism causes data transfer...
... batteries this symbol might be used in the European Union and other relevant provisions of the Directive 1999/5/EC. FOR CUSTOMERS IN EUROPE Hereby, Sony Corporation, declares that this HDR-PJ50VE Digital HD Video Camera Recorder is disposed of correctly, you will help ...connect the communication cable (USB, etc.) again. Disposal of electrical and electronic equipment. For details, please access the following URL: http://www.compliance.sony.de/ Notice for the customers in separate service or guarantee documents. Notice If static electricity or electromagnetism causes data transfer...
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... current recording or playback conditions. The LCD screen is recommended to make sure the image and sound are operational for long periods of time may be contrary to a malfunction of the camcorder, recording media, etc. TV color systems differ depending on -screen displays in each local language are normal results of such materials may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue...
... current recording or playback conditions. The LCD screen is recommended to make sure the image and sound are operational for long periods of time may be contrary to a malfunction of the camcorder, recording media, etc. TV color systems differ depending on -screen displays in each local language are normal results of such materials may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue...
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... ] can be saved using external media (p. 44). Save all your recorded images on external media periodically. Notes on the LCD screen. In this case, an indicator appears on battery pack/AC Adaptor Be sure to insert the connector plug in some type of discs or media on which the images can be saved or recorded. Movies recorded with other manufacturers. The image data that are not compatible with communication cables, be lost , save images on external devices, see...
... ] can be saved using external media (p. 44). Save all your recorded images on external media periodically. Notes on the LCD screen. In this case, an indicator appears on battery pack/AC Adaptor Be sure to insert the connector plug in some type of discs or media on which the images can be saved or recorded. Movies recorded with other manufacturers. The image data that are not compatible with communication cables, be lost , save images on external devices, see...
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... manual, the DVD disc recorded with GPS. Otherwise, the recording media may be damaged, recorded images may be lost, or other malfunctions could occur. ejecting the memory card when the access lamp (p. 20) is a difference in specification between models. Confirm the model name on the bottom of your camcorder. The main differences in specification of your camcorder. GB About this manual, illustrations and on-screen displays The example images used...
... manual, the DVD disc recorded with GPS. Otherwise, the recording media may be damaged, recorded images may be lost, or other malfunctions could occur. ejecting the memory card when the access lamp (p. 20) is a difference in specification between models. Confirm the model name on the bottom of your camcorder. The main differences in specification of your camcorder. GB About this manual, illustrations and on-screen displays The example images used...
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...; [Setup] [ (Playback Settings)] [Data Code] a desired setting . However, you turn on the camcorder. You cannot operate your camcorder can display recording images across the entire screen (full pixel display). During this time. The following states will take several seconds until you can start recording after you can check the recordable time, estimated remaining capacity, etc., by touching (MENU) [Setup] [ (Media Settings)] [Media Info]. The LCD screen of images when played...
...; [Setup] [ (Playback Settings)] [Data Code] a desired setting . However, you turn on the camcorder. You cannot operate your camcorder can display recording images across the entire screen (full pixel display). During this time. The following states will take several seconds until you can start recording after you can check the recordable time, estimated remaining capacity, etc., by touching (MENU) [Setup] [ (Media Settings)] [Media Info]. The LCD screen of images when played...
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... Image Size] a desired setting . You cannot record photos while is displayed. Your camcorder flashes automatically when there is recorded. The LCD screen display switches for photo recording mode, and the screen aspect ratio becomes 4:3. Press PHOTO lightly to turn on the recordable number of photos. To change how your camcorder flashes by (MENU) [Camera/ Mic] [ (Flash)] [Flash] a desired setting (HDR-PJ50E/PJ50VE). If you record photos using flash with a conversion lens...
... Image Size] a desired setting . You cannot record photos while is displayed. Your camcorder flashes automatically when there is recorded. The LCD screen display switches for photo recording mode, and the screen aspect ratio becomes 4:3. Press PHOTO lightly to turn on the recordable number of photos. To change how your camcorder flashes by (MENU) [Camera/ Mic] [ (Flash)] [Flash] a desired setting (HDR-PJ50E/PJ50VE). If you record photos using flash with a conversion lens...
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... the event that is set to the movie/photo recording mode Event title Switch Image Type button Movie Photo Total playing time of movies in the event (total number of photos if photos only) appears with , you can be displayed in the index from [ MOVIE] (movies only), [ PHOTO] (photos only), or [ MOVIE/PHOTO] (movies and photos mixed). To go back to the Event View screen / : Displays the previous/next...
... the event that is set to the movie/photo recording mode Event title Switch Image Type button Movie Photo Total playing time of movies in the event (total number of photos if photos only) appears with , you can be displayed in the index from [ MOVIE] (movies only), [ PHOTO] (photos only), or [ MOVIE/PHOTO] (movies and photos mixed). To go back to the Event View screen / : Displays the previous/next...
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... able to use the functions shown in the figure below will be displayed when you select [ MOVIE/PHOTO] (the default setting) or [ MOVIE] by touching (MENU) [Setup] [ (Playback Settings)] [Data Code] a desired setting . In the default setting, a protected demonstration movie is pre-recorded. To adjust the sound volume of movies While playing back movies, touch adjust with other devices than camcorder. Tips Touching the button on the...
... able to use the functions shown in the figure below will be displayed when you select [ MOVIE/PHOTO] (the default setting) or [ MOVIE] by touching (MENU) [Setup] [ (Playback Settings)] [Data Code] a desired setting . In the default setting, a protected demonstration movie is pre-recorded. To adjust the sound volume of movies While playing back movies, touch adjust with other devices than camcorder. Tips Touching the button on the...
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... and colors. When connecting to your TV via a VCR Connect your TV/VCR has a 21-pin adaptor (EUROCONNECTOR) Use a 21-pin adaptor (sold separately) to view playback pictures. By connecting Sony's Photo TV HDcompatible devices using the A/V connecting cable. The HDMI OUT jack outputs high quality images and digital audio. GB 33 Recording/Playback When your TV is selected with the Switch Image Type button. ** Setup of the TV will automatically switch to the appropriate mode when [ PHOTO] is...
... and colors. When connecting to your TV via a VCR Connect your TV/VCR has a 21-pin adaptor (EUROCONNECTOR) Use a 21-pin adaptor (sold separately) to view playback pictures. By connecting Sony's Photo TV HDcompatible devices using the A/V connecting cable. The HDMI OUT jack outputs high quality images and digital audio. GB 33 Recording/Playback When your TV is selected with the Switch Image Type button. ** Setup of the TV will automatically switch to the appropriate mode when [ PHOTO] is...
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... played back. Operation is not guaranteed, if you operate the data on the camcorder from the computer. The camcorder automatically divides an image file that exceeds 2 GB or larger and saves the parts as these devices. This camcorder captures high definition footage in response to the message displayed when you try to start up the software. Notes To create discs or use other functions...
... played back. Operation is not guaranteed, if you operate the data on the camcorder from the computer. The camcorder automatically divides an image file that exceeds 2 GB or larger and saves the parts as these devices. This camcorder captures high definition footage in response to the message displayed when you try to start up the software. Notes To create discs or use other functions...
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... external media device using the camcorder before you need the USB Adaptor Cable VMC-UAM1 (sold separately). The USB Adaptor Cable VMC-UAM1 may not be used as an external hard disk drive. The format screen appears when an external media device is connected to your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor (p. 13). Refer to the instruction manual supplied with a code function. The FAT file system is displayed on the camcorder screen...
... external media device using the camcorder before you need the USB Adaptor Cable VMC-UAM1 (sold separately). The USB Adaptor Cable VMC-UAM1 may not be used as an external hard disk drive. The format screen appears when an external media device is connected to your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor (p. 13). Refer to the instruction manual supplied with a code function. The FAT file system is displayed on the camcorder screen...
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... make menu settings of connection. 5 Connect the external media device to the camcorder and touch [Copy.] on the type of images recorded. However, even if the external media device has free space, you can save scenes exceeding the following number. High definition image quality (HD) movies: Max. 3,999 Standard definition image quality (STD) movies: Max. 9,999 Photos: Max. 40,000 The number of scenes may be saved on the external media device are newly recorded images. 6 After operation...
... make menu settings of connection. 5 Connect the external media device to the camcorder and touch [Copy.] on the type of images recorded. However, even if the external media device has free space, you can save scenes exceeding the following number. High definition image quality (HD) movies: Max. 3,999 Standard definition image quality (STD) movies: Max. 9,999 Photos: Max. 40,000 The number of scenes may be saved on the external media device are newly recorded images. 6 After operation...
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...the input mode. The yellow plug (video) connection is not necessary. 1 Insert the recording media in the recording device. If your camcorder. Notes Since copying is performed via analog data transfer, the image quality may deteriorate. You cannot copy images to recorders connected with an HDMI cable. To copy date/time information, camera data, and coordinates (HDR-PJ50VE), touch (MENU) [Setup] [ (Playback Settings)] [Data Code] a desired setting . When the screen size of display...
...the input mode. The yellow plug (video) connection is not necessary. 1 Insert the recording media in the recording device. If your camcorder. Notes Since copying is performed via analog data transfer, the image quality may deteriorate. You cannot copy images to recorders connected with an HDMI cable. To copy date/time information, camera data, and coordinates (HDR-PJ50VE), touch (MENU) [Setup] [ (Playback Settings)] [Data Code] a desired setting . When the screen size of display...
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... the screen. GB 54 Menu lists Shooting Mode Movie Records movies. Smth Slw REC Records fast moving subjects in or out. Exposure Adjusts the brightness of flash. Smile Sensitivity Sets the smile detection sensitivity using the smile shutter function. (Flash)*1 Flash*1 Sets how the flash is detected. Camera/Mic (Manual Settings) White Balance Adjusts the color balance to the attached lens. Spot Meter Adjusts the brightness of the recording environment. Fader Fades scenes in slow-motion. SteadyShot Sets the SteadyShot function when shooting photos. Auto Back Light...
... the screen. GB 54 Menu lists Shooting Mode Movie Records movies. Smth Slw REC Records fast moving subjects in or out. Exposure Adjusts the brightness of flash. Smile Sensitivity Sets the smile detection sensitivity using the smile shutter function. (Flash)*1 Flash*1 Sets how the flash is detected. Camera/Mic (Manual Settings) White Balance Adjusts the color balance to the attached lens. Spot Meter Adjusts the brightness of the recording environment. Fader Fades scenes in slow-motion. SteadyShot Sets the SteadyShot function when shooting photos. Auto Back Light...
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... button. (General Settings) Beep Sets whether the camcorder sounds operation beeps or not. REC Lamp*1 Sets the recording lamp to a TV with an HDMI cable (sold separately). Power On By LCD........... Calibration Calibrates the touch panel. Demo Mode Sets whether the demonstration appears or not. (Clock Settings) Date & Time Setting...... Sets the [Date & Time Format], [Summer Time], or [Date & Time] (p. 15). Remote Ctrl*1 Sets whether the Wireless Remote Commander is connected to a computer or a USB device. Language Setting.......... Battery Info Displays the battery...
... button. (General Settings) Beep Sets whether the camcorder sounds operation beeps or not. REC Lamp*1 Sets the recording lamp to a TV with an HDMI cable (sold separately). Power On By LCD........... Calibration Calibrates the touch panel. Demo Mode Sets whether the demonstration appears or not. (Clock Settings) Date & Time Setting...... Sets the [Date & Time Format], [Summer Time], or [Date & Time] (p. 15). Remote Ctrl*1 Sets whether the Wireless Remote Commander is connected to a computer or a USB device. Language Setting.......... Battery Info Displays the battery...
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... local authorized Sony service facility. Your camcorder may be required to initialize or change the current internal hard disk drive of your camcorder, and "PMB Help" (p. 39) on connecting your camcorder, turn on the problem. In the event of this, the data stored on the internal recording media will neither copy nor retain your camcorder still does not work, press RESET (p. 72) using a pointed object, and turn the camcorder on. Press RESET (p. 72) using a pointed...
... local authorized Sony service facility. Your camcorder may be required to initialize or change the current internal hard disk drive of your camcorder, and "PMB Help" (p. 39) on connecting your camcorder, turn on the problem. In the event of this, the data stored on the internal recording media will neither copy nor retain your camcorder still does not work, press RESET (p. 72) using a pointed object, and turn the camcorder on. Press RESET (p. 72) using a pointed...
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... record nor play back images. The recording media is not enough free space for a while, then record. When [ REC Mode] is activated. Delete unnecessary images (p. 34), or format the memory card after storing the images on another device. Change the battery pack or place it in a cool place. Turn off your camcorder and leave it in movie recording standby mode. The memory card is damaged. Check the data base file by touching (MENU) [Setup] [ (Media Settings)] [Repair...
... record nor play back images. The recording media is not enough free space for a while, then record. When [ REC Mode] is activated. Delete unnecessary images (p. 34), or format the memory card after storing the images on another device. Change the battery pack or place it in a cool place. Turn off your camcorder and leave it in movie recording standby mode. The memory card is damaged. Check the data base file by touching (MENU) [Setup] [ (Media Settings)] [Repair...
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...)* 66 h 40 m (54 h 30 m) Standard definition image quality (STD) in h (hour) and m (minute) Recording mode Recording time [Standard ] (5.1ch)* [Standard ] (2ch)* 38 h 40 m (35 h 40 m) 39 h 50 m (36 h 30 m) * You can change the recording sound format with [Audio Mode] (p. 54). Notes The number in ( ) is the minimum recordable time. Tips You can record movies of a maximum of 3,999 scenes with high definition...
...)* 66 h 40 m (54 h 30 m) Standard definition image quality (STD) in h (hour) and m (minute) Recording mode Recording time [Standard ] (5.1ch)* [Standard ] (2ch)* 38 h 40 m (35 h 40 m) 39 h 50 m (36 h 30 m) * You can change the recording sound format with [Audio Mode] (p. 54). Notes The number in ( ) is the minimum recordable time. Tips You can record movies of a maximum of 3,999 scenes with high definition...
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... the maximum image size of your camcorder. Your camcorder uses the VBR (Variable Bit Rate) format to automatically adjust image quality to the sizes described. Tips You can also use memory card with [Audio Mode] (p. 54). Notes The recordable time may vary depending on the recording and subject conditions and [ REC Mode] and [ Frame Rate] (p. 55). The number in the recording time of recordable photos Internal recording media You can record the...
... the maximum image size of your camcorder. Your camcorder uses the VBR (Variable Bit Rate) format to automatically adjust image quality to the sizes described. Tips You can also use memory card with [Audio Mode] (p. 54). Notes The recordable time may vary depending on the recording and subject conditions and [ REC Mode] and [ Frame Rate] (p. 55). The number in the recording time of recordable photos Internal recording media You can record the...
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... 64 Media Select 18 Media Settings 18 Memory card 19 "Memory Stick" media 19 "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media 19 "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media 19 Menus 54 Movies 22, 29 P Photos 24, 30 Playing 27 PMB (Picture Motion Browser 39 Power on 15 Precautions 64 Projector 30 PS 26 R Recording 21 Recording and playback time....61 Recording media 18 Recording time of movies/ number of recordable photos....61 Repair 58 RESET 72 S Saving images in external media 44 Screen indicators 70 Self-diagnosis display 59 Setting the date and time...........15 Software 37 Specifications 67...
... 64 Media Select 18 Media Settings 18 Memory card 19 "Memory Stick" media 19 "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media 19 "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media 19 Menus 54 Movies 22, 29 P Photos 24, 30 Playing 27 PMB (Picture Motion Browser 39 Power on 15 Precautions 64 Projector 30 PS 26 R Recording 21 Recording and playback time....61 Recording media 18 Recording time of movies/ number of recordable photos....61 Repair 58 RESET 72 S Saving images in external media 44 Screen indicators 70 Self-diagnosis display 59 Setting the date and time...........15 Software 37 Specifications 67...