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...out of the reach of the FCC Rules. This Class B digital apparatus complies with the same or equivalent type recommended by returning your camcorder. AC Adaptor Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in the U.S.A. You can burst, cause a fire or even chemical burns. If... via the AC Adaptor. The number below is mishandled, the battery pack can help preserve our environment by Sony. Dispose of rechargeable batteries, call : Sony Customer Information Center 1-800222-SONY (7669). For customers in fire. Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion batteries. ...
...out of the reach of the FCC Rules. This Class B digital apparatus complies with the same or equivalent type recommended by returning your camcorder. AC Adaptor Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in the U.S.A. You can burst, cause a fire or even chemical burns. If... via the AC Adaptor. The number below is mishandled, the battery pack can help preserve our environment by Sony. Dispose of rechargeable batteries, call : Sony Customer Information Center 1-800222-SONY (7669). For customers in fire. Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion batteries. ...
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... (software, including "PMB Guide") "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) "Operating Guide" (This manual) (1) See page 44 for the "Memory Stick" media you may result in a malfunction of the camcorder. If you repeat recording/deleting images for HDR-XR200/XR200V) A button-type lithium battery is...be stopped. When the temperature of an airplane (HDR-XR200V). To protect the internal hard disk from the camcorder Do not apply shock or vibration to record or play back on the camcorder in a low-pressure area, where the altitude is more...
... (software, including "PMB Guide") "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) "Operating Guide" (This manual) (1) See page 44 for the "Memory Stick" media you may result in a malfunction of the camcorder. If you repeat recording/deleting images for HDR-XR200/XR200V) A button-type lithium battery is...be stopped. When the temperature of an airplane (HDR-XR200V). To protect the internal hard disk from the camcorder Do not apply shock or vibration to record or play back on the camcorder in a low-pressure area, where the altitude is more...
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... different from being lost, save your computer. On recording Before starting to record, test the recording function to a malfunction of the camcorder, recording media, etc. TV color systems differ depending on the country/region. To view your recordings on a TV, you cannot ...Duo" media are referred as "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. You will find the "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) on the operating system of the computer. It is manufactured using the camcorder if necessary (p. 16). DVD media containing AVCHD footage should not be some type of recordings cannot ...
... different from being lost, save your computer. On recording Before starting to record, test the recording function to a malfunction of the camcorder, recording media, etc. TV color systems differ depending on the country/region. To view your recordings on a TV, you cannot ...Duo" media are referred as "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. You will find the "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) on the operating system of the computer. It is manufactured using the camcorder if necessary (p. 16). DVD media containing AVCHD footage should not be some type of recordings cannot ...
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... on other media, from high definition image quality (HD) movies imported to the computer. Playing movies and photos (p. 22) Playing movies and photos on your camcorder (p. 22) Playing movies and photos on the characteristics of each type of movies (p. 43, 48). Creating a disc with a DVD writer or a recorder (p. 38) Deleting movies...
... on other media, from high definition image quality (HD) movies imported to the computer. Playing movies and photos (p. 22) Playing movies and photos on your camcorder (p. 22) Playing movies and photos on the characteristics of each type of movies (p. 43, 48). Creating a disc with a DVD writer or a recorder (p. 38) Deleting movies...
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... time 15 Changing the language setting 16 Recording Recording 17 Recording and playing movies and photos easily (Easy Handycam operation 21 Acquiring recording location information using the GPS (HDR-XR200V).. . . . . 21 Playback Playback on the camcorder 22 Playing images on a TV 25 Saving movies and photos with a computer Preparing a computer (Windows 27 When using...
... time 15 Changing the language setting 16 Recording Recording 17 Recording and playing movies and photos easily (Easy Handycam operation 21 Acquiring recording location information using the GPS (HDR-XR200V).. . . . . 21 Playback Playback on the camcorder 22 Playing images on a TV 25 Saving movies and photos with a computer Preparing a computer (Windows 27 When using...
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... definition image quality (SD) disc with a recorder, etc. (A/V connecting cable connection 40 Making good use of your camcorder Deleting movies and photos 42 Coping with shooting conditions 43 Changing the recording medium 43 To check the recording media settings ...photos from the internal hard disk to a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media 45 Customizing your camcorder with menus 45 Using the HELP function 46 Getting detailed information from the "Handycam Handbook 51 Additional information Troubleshooting 52 Precautions 54 Specifications 57 Screen indicators 61 Parts and controls ...
... definition image quality (SD) disc with a recorder, etc. (A/V connecting cable connection 40 Making good use of your camcorder Deleting movies and photos 42 Coping with shooting conditions 43 Changing the recording medium 43 To check the recording media settings ...photos from the internal hard disk to a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media 45 Customizing your camcorder with menus 45 Using the HELP function 46 Getting detailed information from the "Handycam Handbook 51 Additional information Troubleshooting 52 Precautions 54 Specifications 57 Screen indicators 61 Parts and controls ...
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...cannot attach any "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack other than the H series to your camcorder is on, you can check the approximate amount of your camcorder. See page 58 on charging, recording and playing time. When your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket). Be sure that the ...charge the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (H series) after attaching it clicks. 3 Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord (mains lead) to your camcorder. 1 Turn off when the battery pack is fully charged. 4 When the battery is charged, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack of...
...cannot attach any "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack other than the H series to your camcorder is on, you can check the approximate amount of your camcorder. See page 58 on charging, recording and playing time. When your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket). Be sure that the ...charge the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (H series) after attaching it clicks. 3 Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord (mains lead) to your camcorder. 1 Turn off when the battery pack is fully charged. 4 When the battery is charged, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack of...
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Notes on the battery pack and the AC Adaptor When you leave your camcorder within the AC 100 V - 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz range. Do not use a wall outlet (wall socket) as a power source Make the same connections ...; Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with any countries/regions using the AC Adaptor supplied with your camcorder without any operation for approximately 5 minutes, to save battery power ([A.SHUT OFF]). Slide the BATT (battery) release lever and remove the battery pack ...
Notes on the battery pack and the AC Adaptor When you leave your camcorder within the AC 100 V - 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz range. Do not use a wall outlet (wall socket) as a power source Make the same connections ...; Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with any countries/regions using the AC Adaptor supplied with your camcorder without any operation for approximately 5 minutes, to save battery power ([A.SHUT OFF]). Slide the BATT (battery) release lever and remove the battery pack ...
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...the clock advances 1 hour. POWER (Movie): To record movies (Photo): To record photos 2 Select the desired geographical area with / , then touch [NEXT]. Your camcorder is turned on. To turn off the operation beeps by touching (HOME) (SETTINGS) [SOUND/DISP SET] [BEEP] ...[CLOCK/ LANG] [CLOCK SET]. Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time 1 Open the LCD screen of your camcorder when the LCD screen is not on the screen, touch / until the item appears. 3 Set [DST SET] or [SUMMERTIME], date and time, then...
...the clock advances 1 hour. POWER (Movie): To record movies (Photo): To record photos 2 Select the desired geographical area with / , then touch [NEXT]. Your camcorder is turned on. To turn off the operation beeps by touching (HOME) (SETTINGS) [SOUND/DISP SET] [BEEP] ...[CLOCK/ LANG] [CLOCK SET]. Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time 1 Open the LCD screen of your camcorder when the LCD screen is not on the screen, touch / until the item appears. 3 Set [DST SET] or [SUMMERTIME], date and time, then...
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Touch (HOME) (SETTINGS) [CLOCK/ LANG] [ LANGUAGE SET] the desired language US 16 The turned off. (Movie) lamp flashes several seconds, then the camcorder is POWER You can change the on-screen displays to [OFF], turn off the power Close the LCD screen. To turn off your camcorder also by pressing POWER. When [POWER ON BY LCD] (p. 49) is set to show messages in a specified language. Changing the language setting You can turn off your camcorder by pressing POWER.
Touch (HOME) (SETTINGS) [CLOCK/ LANG] [ LANGUAGE SET] the desired language US 16 The turned off. (Movie) lamp flashes several seconds, then the camcorder is POWER You can change the on-screen displays to [OFF], turn off the power Close the LCD screen. To turn off your camcorder also by pressing POWER. When [POWER ON BY LCD] (p. 49) is set to show messages in a specified language. Changing the language setting You can turn off your camcorder by pressing POWER.
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For HDR-XR100/XR101 Open the lens cover. Recording Recording Recording Recording movies In the default setting, movies are recorded with high definition image quality (HD) on your camcorder. US 17 Your camcorder is turned on. To turn on the hard disk (p. 43, 48). Fasten the grip belt. Open the LCD screen of your camcorder when the LCD screen is already open, press POWER.
For HDR-XR100/XR101 Open the lens cover. Recording Recording Recording Recording movies In the default setting, movies are recorded with high definition image quality (HD) on your camcorder. US 17 Your camcorder is turned on. To turn on the hard disk (p. 43, 48). Fasten the grip belt. Open the LCD screen of your camcorder when the LCD screen is already open, press POWER.
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...) [MOVIE SETTINGS] [X.V.COLOR] [ON] . Press START/STOP to view the movies. HDR-XR100/XR101: [ON] HDR-XR200/XR200V: [ACTIVE] To adjust the angle of US the TV. 18 You can change the setting in the menu. You can increase..., a photo is set as follows in mirror mode. 90 degrees (max.) 180 degrees (max.) 90 degrees to the camcorder (), and then adjust the angle (). Zoom lever Wide Telephoto [STBY] [REC] To stop recording, press START/STOP again. ...
...) [MOVIE SETTINGS] [X.V.COLOR] [ON] . Press START/STOP to view the movies. HDR-XR100/XR101: [ON] HDR-XR200/XR200V: [ACTIVE] To adjust the angle of US the TV. 18 You can change the setting in the menu. You can increase..., a photo is set as follows in mirror mode. 90 degrees (max.) 180 degrees (max.) 90 degrees to the camcorder (), and then adjust the angle (). Zoom lever Wide Telephoto [STBY] [REC] To stop recording, press START/STOP again. ...
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The aspect ratio of your camcorder when the LCD screen is turned on. To turn on your camcorder. Recording Shooting photos In the default setting, photos are recorded on the hard disk (p. 43). Open the LCD screen of the screen becomes 4:3. US 19 For HDR-XR100/XR101 Open the lens cover. Press MODE to turn on the (Photo) lamp. Your camcorder is already open, press POWER.
The aspect ratio of your camcorder when the LCD screen is turned on. To turn on your camcorder. Recording Shooting photos In the default setting, photos are recorded on the hard disk (p. 43). Open the LCD screen of the screen becomes 4:3. US 19 For HDR-XR100/XR101 Open the lens cover. Press MODE to turn on the (Photo) lamp. Your camcorder is already open, press POWER.
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... image file size is recorded. Move the power zoom lever slightly for a faster zoom. You can record photos during movie recording. US 20 HDR-XR100/XR101: 2.3M HDR-XR200/XR200V: 3.0M Your camcorder flashes automatically when there is displayed. Move it fully.
... image file size is recorded. Move the power zoom lever slightly for a faster zoom. You can record photos during movie recording. US 20 HDR-XR100/XR101: 2.3M HDR-XR200/XR200V: 3.0M Your camcorder flashes automatically when there is displayed. Move it fully.
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... indicator changes according to ON, appears on the LCD screen, and your camcorder acquires the location information from the GPS satellites. During Easy Handycam operation, you set to use functions such as follows; Acquiring recording location information using the GPS (HDR-XR200V) When you can set basic options, such as changing the image size...
... indicator changes according to ON, appears on the LCD screen, and your camcorder acquires the location information from the GPS satellites. During Easy Handycam operation, you set to use functions such as follows; Acquiring recording location information using the GPS (HDR-XR200V) When you can set basic options, such as changing the image size...
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...Press (VIEW IMAGES). US 22 HDR-XR100/XR101 To the index screen of scenes by pressing (VIEW IMAGES) on the internal hard disk are played (p. 43). Touch the image to recording mode / appears on your camcorder. Playback Playback on the camcorder In the default setting, movies and...INDEX screen by a certain interval (Film Roll Index) To the index screen of face scenes (Face Index) Previous To the list of your camcorder when the LCD screen is turned on. To turn on the movie/photo that was played or recorded most recently. Playing movies ...
...Press (VIEW IMAGES). US 22 HDR-XR100/XR101 To the index screen of scenes by pressing (VIEW IMAGES) on the internal hard disk are played (p. 43). Touch the image to recording mode / appears on your camcorder. Playback Playback on the camcorder In the default setting, movies and...INDEX screen by a certain interval (Film Roll Index) To the index screen of face scenes (Face Index) Previous To the list of your camcorder when the LCD screen is turned on. To turn on the movie/photo that was played or recorded most recently. Playing movies ...
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... returns to the VISUAL INDEX screen. Touch / during pause to play back movies slowly. As you can display it . HDR-XR200/XR200V To the HIGHLIGHT PLAYBACK screen Previous Next To return to recording mode To the screen to select the index type To the list of movies...the scene. This information are recorded automatically during recording. To adjust the sound volume of recording dates / appears on your camcorder when you buy it during playback by pressing DISP located on the panel behind the LCD panel. The recording date, time, and shooting...
... returns to the VISUAL INDEX screen. Touch / during pause to play back movies slowly. As you can display it . HDR-XR200/XR200V To the HIGHLIGHT PLAYBACK screen Previous Next To return to recording mode To the screen to select the index type To the list of movies...the scene. This information are recorded automatically during recording. To adjust the sound volume of recording dates / appears on your camcorder when you buy it during playback by pressing DISP located on the panel behind the LCD panel. The recording date, time, and shooting...
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US 24 Viewing photos Touch (Photo) a desired photo on the screen. Displays the Map Index screen (p. 47) (HDRXR200V) Your camcorder displays the selected photo. Previous To the VISUAL INDEX screen To start/stop slide show Next You can zoom in the frame. When viewing photos recorded on a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media, (playback folder) appears on the VISUAL INDEX screen. If you touch a point in the PB ZOOM frame, the point comes to the center in the photo by moving the zoom lever while viewing photos (PB ZOOM).
US 24 Viewing photos Touch (Photo) a desired photo on the screen. Displays the Map Index screen (p. 47) (HDRXR200V) Your camcorder displays the selected photo. Previous To the VISUAL INDEX screen To start/stop slide show Next You can zoom in the frame. When viewing photos recorded on a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media, (playback folder) appears on the VISUAL INDEX screen. If you touch a point in the PB ZOOM frame, the point comes to the center in the photo by moving the zoom lever while viewing photos (PB ZOOM).
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...; Switch the input on the TV to the connected jack. Refer to the TV easily following the instructions of TV is not on your camcorder, and touch (HOME) CONNECT Guide] on the LCD screen. (OTHERS) [TV When an item is connected, and the connectors...photos on the screen, touch / until the item appears. Use the supplied AC Adaptor as the power source (p. 14). Connect your camcorder and TV referring to [TV CONNECT Guide]. Playback US 25 Playing images on a TV Connection methods and the image quality (high definition (HD) or ...
...; Switch the input on the TV to the connected jack. Refer to the TV easily following the instructions of TV is not on your camcorder, and touch (HOME) CONNECT Guide] on the LCD screen. (OTHERS) [TV When an item is connected, and the connectors...photos on the screen, touch / until the item appears. Use the supplied AC Adaptor as the power source (p. 14). Connect your camcorder and TV referring to [TV CONNECT Guide]. Playback US 25 Playing images on a TV Connection methods and the image quality (high definition (HD) or ...
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...necessary. To connect a high definition TV via component video jacks: (HOME) (SETTINGS) [OUTPUT SETTINGS] [COMPONENT] [1080i/480i To connect a non-high-definition TV via component video jacks: (HOME) (SETTINGS) [OUTPUT SETTINGS] [COMPONENT] ...57732; [CTRL FOR HDMI] [ON On "PhotoTV HD" This camcorder is compatible with the "PhotoTV HD" standard. Make the required output settings on your PhotoTV HD- By connecting Sony's PhotoTV HD-compatible devices using an HDMI cable (sold separately)* or the component...
...necessary. To connect a high definition TV via component video jacks: (HOME) (SETTINGS) [OUTPUT SETTINGS] [COMPONENT] [1080i/480i To connect a non-high-definition TV via component video jacks: (HOME) (SETTINGS) [OUTPUT SETTINGS] [COMPONENT] ...57732; [CTRL FOR HDMI] [ON On "PhotoTV HD" This camcorder is compatible with the "PhotoTV HD" standard. Make the required output settings on your PhotoTV HD- By connecting Sony's PhotoTV HD-compatible devices using an HDMI cable (sold separately)* or the component...