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...58184; Eye cup (1) Microphone (1) Wind screen (1) Lens cap (1) Rechargeable battery pack NP-F570 (1) CD-ROM "Video Camera Application Software" (1) "PMB" (software, including "PMB Help") CD-ROM "Manuals for Digital... HD Video Camera Recorder" (1) "Operating Guide" (2) Lens hood Panel EVF block LCD panel Battery pack Microphone Viewfinder The camcorder is not dustproofed, dripproofed or waterproofed. See "About handling of your camcorder" (p. 110). US
...58184; Eye cup (1) Microphone (1) Wind screen (1) Lens cap (1) Rechargeable battery pack NP-F570 (1) CD-ROM "Video Camera Application Software" (1) "PMB" (software, including "PMB Help") CD-ROM "Manuals for Digital... HD Video Camera Recorder" (1) "Operating Guide" (2) Lens hood Panel EVF block LCD panel Battery pack Microphone Viewfinder The camcorder is not dustproofed, dripproofed or waterproofed. See "About handling of your camcorder" (p. 110). US
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...is recommended that actually appear on external media periodically. using a computer. In such a case, save your image data using genuine Sony accessories. Genuine Sony accessories may be available in some type of your images on some countries/regions. Save them on a Blu-ray Disc or ...be saved or recorded. In this manual, the DVD disc recorded with DVD based players or recorders, as DVD-R, etc. Note on battery pack/AC Adaptor Be sure to another device with HD image quality (high definition) This camcorder captures high definition...
...is recommended that actually appear on external media periodically. using a computer. In such a case, save your image data using genuine Sony accessories. Genuine Sony accessories may be available in some type of your images on some countries/regions. Save them on a Blu-ray Disc or ...be saved or recorded. In this manual, the DVD disc recorded with DVD based players or recorders, as DVD-R, etc. Note on battery pack/AC Adaptor Be sure to another device with HD image quality (high definition) This camcorder captures high definition...
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... may be lost, or other malfunctions could occur. ejecting the memory card when the access lamp (p. 22) is lit or flashing removing the battery pack or AC Adaptor from the camcorder, or applying mechanical shock or vibration to the camcorder when the (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (p. 23) or the access...
... may be lost, or other malfunctions could occur. ejecting the memory card when the access lamp (p. 22) is lit or flashing removing the battery pack or AC Adaptor from the camcorder, or applying mechanical shock or vibration to the camcorder when the (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (p. 23) or the access...
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... supplied microphone, eyecup and the lens hood 10 Attaching the supplied microphone 10 Attaching the eyecup 11 Attaching the lens hood 11 Step 2: Charging the battery pack 13 Step 3: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time 16 Changing the language setting 17 Step 4: Making setting adjustments before recording...
... supplied microphone, eyecup and the lens hood 10 Attaching the supplied microphone 10 Attaching the eyecup 11 Attaching the lens hood 11 Step 2: Charging the battery pack 13 Step 3: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time 16 Changing the language setting 17 Step 4: Making setting adjustments before recording...
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... display/Warning indicators 99 Recording time of movies/number of recordable photos 103 Expected time of recording and playback with each battery pack 103 Expected recording time of movies 103 Expected number of recordable photos 104 Using your camcorder abroad 106 Maintenance and ...precautions 108 About the AVCHD format 108 About the memory card 108 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 109 About x.v.Color 110 About handling of your camcorder 110 Specifications 113 Quick reference Screen indicators 117 Parts and controls 119...
... display/Warning indicators 99 Recording time of movies/number of recordable photos 103 Expected time of recording and playback with each battery pack 103 Expected recording time of movies 103 Expected number of recordable photos 104 Using your camcorder abroad 106 Maintenance and ...precautions 108 About the AVCHD format 108 About the memory card 108 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 109 About x.v.Color 110 About handling of your camcorder 110 Specifications 113 Quick reference Screen indicators 117 Parts and controls 119...
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... to the DC IN jack of the arrow while pressing it until it to your camcorder. Notes You cannot attach any "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack other than the L series to your camcorder. 1 Slide the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) (the default setting). 2 Attach the...camcorder. Be sure that on your camcorder. 4 Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord (mains lead) to your camcorder. Step 2: Charging the battery pack Getting started Battery pack POWER switch DC plug CHG (charge) lamp To the wall outlet (wall socket) Power cord (Mains lead) AC Adaptor DC IN jack Align...
... to the DC IN jack of the arrow while pressing it until it to your camcorder. Notes You cannot attach any "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack other than the L series to your camcorder. 1 Slide the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) (the default setting). 2 Attach the...camcorder. Be sure that on your camcorder. 4 Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord (mains lead) to your camcorder. Step 2: Charging the battery pack Getting started Battery pack POWER switch DC plug CHG (charge) lamp To the wall outlet (wall socket) Power cord (Mains lead) AC Adaptor DC IN jack Align...
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...with the camcorder at the upper left on the LCD screen. Even if the battery pack is attached, the battery pack is recommended. Push the [BATT (battery) RELEASE] button () and remove the battery pack (). US 14 Battery pack NP-F570 (supplied) NP-F770 NP-F970 Charging time 265 475 645... Times measured with the remaining battery indicator at 25 C (77 °F). 10 C to 30 C (50 °F to OFF (CHG). BATT (battery) RELEASE button To use a wall outlet (wall socket) as a power source Make the ...
...with the camcorder at the upper left on the LCD screen. Even if the battery pack is attached, the battery pack is recommended. Push the [BATT (battery) RELEASE] button () and remove the battery pack (). US 14 Battery pack NP-F570 (supplied) NP-F770 NP-F970 Charging time 265 475 645... Times measured with the remaining battery indicator at 25 C (77 °F). 10 C to 30 C (50 °F to OFF (CHG). BATT (battery) RELEASE button To use a wall outlet (wall socket) as a power source Make the ...
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... 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 any malfunction occurs while using the AC Adaptor. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from your camcorder. Do not use an electronic voltage ...transformer. This may cause a malfunction. Notes on the battery pack When you remove the battery pack or disconnect the AC Adaptor, slide the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) and make sure that the (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps ...
... 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 any malfunction occurs while using the AC Adaptor. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from your camcorder. Do not use an electronic voltage ...transformer. This may cause a malfunction. Notes on the battery pack When you remove the battery pack or disconnect the AC Adaptor, slide the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) and make sure that the (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps ...
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... shimmering colors will not be recorded on the recording media. Tips You can view pictures using the viewfinder to avoid wearing down the battery, or when the picture seen on the LCD/EVF-EVF switch In the default setting, the switch is set the switch to EVF, you cannot...
... shimmering colors will not be recorded on the recording media. Tips You can view pictures using the viewfinder to avoid wearing down the battery, or when the picture seen on the LCD/EVF-EVF switch In the default setting, the switch is set the switch to EVF, you cannot...
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...; [DATA CODE] a desired setting . US 25 However, this time, do not apply shock or vibration to the camcorder, or remove the battery or AC Adaptor. Access lamp (p. 22) is optimized automatically ([FACE DETECTION], p. 82). You can specify the priority face by touching it (p. 30). ...
...; [DATA CODE] a desired setting . US 25 However, this time, do not apply shock or vibration to the camcorder, or remove the battery or AC Adaptor. Access lamp (p. 22) is optimized automatically ([FACE DETECTION], p. 82). You can specify the priority face by touching it (p. 30). ...
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...; You can delete an image on the playback screen from OPTION MENU. To delete all images recorded in advance. Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from the memory card. You cannot delete protected movies and photos. To delete all movies/photos at one time...
...; You can delete an image on the playback screen from OPTION MENU. To delete all images recorded in advance. Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from the memory card. You cannot delete protected movies and photos. To delete all movies/photos at one time...
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...; [ DIVIDE] (under [EDIT] category). 2 Touch the movie to be divided. Undo the protection of the movie to divide it (p. 45). Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from your camcorder while dividing the movie. Adjusts the dividing point with more precision after you want to divide the...
...; [ DIVIDE] (under [EDIT] category). 2 Touch the movie to be divided. Undo the protection of the movie to divide it (p. 45). Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from your camcorder while dividing the movie. Adjusts the dividing point with more precision after you want to divide the...
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... or the Playlist screen by date]. Touch to return to the previous screen. Touch [YES] . Notes Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from the selected movie to the end, then the screen returns to the Playlist appear. Making good use of your...
... or the Playlist screen by date]. Touch to return to the previous screen. Touch [YES] . Notes Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from the selected movie to the end, then the screen returns to the Playlist appear. Making good use of your...
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... 51 ERASE/ ERASE 51 ERASE ALL/ ERASE ALL 51 MOVE/ MOVE 52 (OTHERS) category USB CONNECT USB CONNECT 69 USB CONNECT 69 DISC BURN 59 BATTERY INFO 88 US 75 Customizing your camcorder
... 51 ERASE/ ERASE 51 ERASE ALL/ ERASE ALL 51 MOVE/ MOVE 52 (OTHERS) category USB CONNECT USB CONNECT 69 USB CONNECT 69 DISC BURN 59 BATTERY INFO 88 US 75 Customizing your camcorder
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... BAL.], [SCENE SELECTION] is set . When [ONE PUSH] was selected, if keeps flashing after inside the house, or vice versa, you have changed the battery pack while [AUTO] was selected, or taken your camcorder at the same time. Touch the subject in the frame of which you want to automatic...
... BAL.], [SCENE SELECTION] is set . When [ONE PUSH] was selected, if keeps flashing after inside the house, or vice versa, you have changed the battery pack while [AUTO] was selected, or taken your camcorder at the same time. Touch the subject in the frame of which you want to automatic...
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... the display Touch . Notes Since there is a management file area, the used media space of the battery. Notes If the remaining battery is 999 minutes or more, [>999min] is displayed on [MOVIE MEDIA SET] (p. 20) is displayed, do not operate ... Notes Connect your camcorder to recover recordable free space. To close the battery information screen Touch . MEDIA INFO You can check the estimated remaining capacity of the recording media. BATTERY INFO You can check the remaining recordable time for each recording mode of the recording media ...
... the display Touch . Notes Since there is a management file area, the used media space of the battery. Notes If the remaining battery is 999 minutes or more, [>999min] is displayed on [MOVIE MEDIA SET] (p. 20) is displayed, do not operate ... Notes Connect your camcorder to recover recordable free space. To close the battery information screen Touch . MEDIA INFO You can check the estimated remaining capacity of the recording media. BATTERY INFO You can check the remaining recordable time for each recording mode of the recording media ...
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.... GENERAL SET (Other setup items) See "Using menus" (p. 72) on the LCD is displayed. AUTO2 Displays for the setting. When you select [BRIGHT], battery life is automatically selected for about 3 seconds. US 90 Tips This adjustment does not affect the recorded images in any way. LCD...
.... GENERAL SET (Other setup items) See "Using menus" (p. 72) on the LCD is displayed. AUTO2 Displays for the setting. When you select [BRIGHT], battery life is automatically selected for about 3 seconds. US 90 Tips This adjustment does not affect the recorded images in any way. LCD...
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... while in order to shoot after about 1 minute, and turn on other media (backup) before sending your data. Overall operations p. 93 Batteries/power sources p. 94 LCD screen/viewfinder p. 94 Memory card p. 95 Recording p. 95 Playback p. 96 ...for any problems using your camcorder, follow the steps below. Check the list (p. 93 to 102), and inspect your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Your camcorder may check a minimum amount of this, the data stored on the TV p. 97 ...
... while in order to shoot after about 1 minute, and turn on other media (backup) before sending your data. Overall operations p. 93 Batteries/power sources p. 94 LCD screen/viewfinder p. 94 Memory card p. 95 Recording p. 95 Playback p. 96 ...for any problems using your camcorder, follow the steps below. Check the list (p. 93 to 102), and inspect your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Your camcorder may check a minimum amount of this, the data stored on the TV p. 97 ...
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... lead) to [ON] (p. 90). If the problem persists, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket) and contact your Sony dealer. Fully charge the battery again. The buttons on the touch panel do not work at all. Adjust the touch panel ([CALIBRATION]) (p. 111). If the ...problem persists, replace the battery pack with a new one (p. 110). The buttons do not work correctly or do not appear on the touch panel. Touch the LCD screen...
... lead) to [ON] (p. 90). If the problem persists, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket) and contact your Sony dealer. Fully charge the battery again. The buttons on the touch panel do not work at all. Adjust the touch panel ([CALIBRATION]) (p. 111). If the ...problem persists, replace the battery pack with a new one (p. 110). The buttons do not work correctly or do not appear on the touch panel. Touch the LCD screen...
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.... There is turned off after recording. Playing back images stored on memory card on a computer, etc. You removed the AC Adaptor or the battery pack while the recording media icon at the top right corner of the screen flashes, or before the access lamp is no more than 999...
.... There is turned off after recording. Playing back images stored on memory card on a computer, etc. You removed the AC Adaptor or the battery pack while the recording media icon at the top right corner of the screen flashes, or before the access lamp is no more than 999...