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4-263-129-11(1) Digital HD Video Camera Recorder HXR-MC2000U/MC2000N Operating Guide Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. 2010 Sony Corporation
4-263-129-11(1) Digital HD Video Camera Recorder HXR-MC2000U/MC2000N Operating Guide Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. 2010 Sony Corporation
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...; 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 ...
...; 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 ...
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... if necessary (p. 17). These points are used for high definition image quality (HD) recording. Also, you need a NTSC system-based TV. Television programs, films, video tapes, and other manufacturers.
... if necessary (p. 17). These points are used for high definition image quality (HD) recording. Also, you need a NTSC system-based TV. Television programs, films, video tapes, and other manufacturers.
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... to a high definition TV High definition image quality (HD) movies are played back in high definition image quality (HD). HDMI OUT R-AUDIO-L VIDEO Y Pb/Cb Pr/Cr Connecting to make the connection. Use the supplied AC Adaptor to be connected. Standard definition image quality (STD) movies... are played back in standard definition image quality (STD). COMPONENT IN VIDEO AUDIO HDMI IN US 40 Playing images on a TV Playback image quality depends on your camcorder Open the jack cover and connect the cable...
... to a high definition TV High definition image quality (HD) movies are played back in high definition image quality (HD). HDMI OUT R-AUDIO-L VIDEO Y Pb/Cb Pr/Cr Connecting to make the connection. Use the supplied AC Adaptor to be connected. Standard definition image quality (STD) movies... are played back in standard definition image quality (STD). COMPONENT IN VIDEO AUDIO HDMI IN US 40 Playing images on a TV Playback image quality depends on your camcorder Open the jack cover and connect the cable...
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... [OUTPUT SETTINGS] (under [GENERAL SET] category) [COMPONENT] AUDIO [1080i/480i] (p. 91) Component video cable (sold separately) COMPONENT IN (Green) Y (Blue) PB/CB (Red) PR/CR VIDEO Notes If you connect only component video cable (sold separately), audio signals are recorded in the movies. Your TVs may cause...
... [OUTPUT SETTINGS] (under [GENERAL SET] category) [COMPONENT] AUDIO [1080i/480i] (p. 91) Component video cable (sold separately) COMPONENT IN (Green) Y (Blue) PB/CB (Red) PR/CR VIDEO Notes If you connect only component video cable (sold separately), audio signals are recorded in the movies. Your TVs may cause...
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...Show others] menu [OUTPUT SETTINGS] (under [GENERAL SET] category) [COMPONENT] AUDIO [1080i/480i] (p. 91) Component video cable (sold separately) [OUTPUT SETTINGS] COMPONENT [TV TYPE] IN [16:9]/[4:3]* (p. 90) (Green) Y (Blue) PB/CB (Red) PR/CR... VIDEO * Change the settings according to the TV connected. Notes If you connect only component video cable (sold separately), audio signals are played back in standard definition image quality (STD). Connect ...
...Show others] menu [OUTPUT SETTINGS] (under [GENERAL SET] category) [COMPONENT] AUDIO [1080i/480i] (p. 91) Component video cable (sold separately) [OUTPUT SETTINGS] COMPONENT [TV TYPE] IN [16:9]/[4:3]* (p. 90) (Green) Y (Blue) PB/CB (Red) PR/CR... VIDEO * Change the settings according to the TV connected. Notes If you connect only component video cable (sold separately), audio signals are played back in standard definition image quality (STD). Connect ...
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...full HD quality. * The TV will automatically switch to the appropriate mode when displaying photos. ** Setup of the TV will be necessary. By connecting Sony's Photo TV HD-compatible devices using the A/V connecting cable. To set the aspect ratio according to the connected TV (16:9/4:3) Set [TV... signal, record movies with the "Photo TV HD" standard. "Photo TV HD" allows for details. Set the input selector on the VCR to LINE (VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, etc.). When connecting to your TV via a VCR Connect your TV or VCR. Notes When you play back standard ...
...full HD quality. * The TV will automatically switch to the appropriate mode when displaying photos. ** Setup of the TV will be necessary. By connecting Sony's Photo TV HD-compatible devices using the A/V connecting cable. To set the aspect ratio according to the connected TV (16:9/4:3) Set [TV... signal, record movies with the "Photo TV HD" standard. "Photo TV HD" allows for details. Set the input selector on the VCR to LINE (VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, etc.). When connecting to your TV via a VCR Connect your TV or VCR. Notes When you play back standard ...
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...Importing the movies and photos to the computer One Touch Disc Burn Creating an Blu-ray Disc/AVCHD disc/ DVD-video (Intel Core Duo 1.66 GHz or faster is based on DirectX technology. It is sufficient for installation: Approximately 500 MB (10 GB...768 dots Saving movies and photos with standard definition image quality (STD) Application DirectX 9.0c or later (This product is required when creating a DVD video by converting high definition image quality (HD) to standard definition image quality (STD).) Copying a disc Processing only the movies with a...
...Importing the movies and photos to the computer One Touch Disc Burn Creating an Blu-ray Disc/AVCHD disc/ DVD-video (Intel Core Duo 1.66 GHz or faster is based on DirectX technology. It is sufficient for installation: Approximately 500 MB (10 GB...768 dots Saving movies and photos with standard definition image quality (STD) Application DirectX 9.0c or later (This product is required when creating a DVD video by converting high definition image quality (HD) to standard definition image quality (STD).) Copying a disc Processing only the movies with a...
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... the movie to be imported to "PMB Help" (p. 56) for import appears on the right side of the screen [Trim Video], or select the [Manipulate] menu [Edit] [Trim Video]. The window for details. Turn on the computer beforehand. Notes Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall...
... the movie to be imported to "PMB Help" (p. 56) for import appears on the right side of the screen [Trim Video], or select the [Manipulate] menu [Edit] [Trim Video]. The window for details. Turn on the computer beforehand. Notes Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall...
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...image quality (STD) disc by converting them to standard definition image quality (STD). You cannot copy to start the software. See "Video Disc Copier" help on the operation. You cannot copy high definition image quality (HD) movies by selecting movies previously imported to ... Notes You may take a longer time for converting the image quality of discs you can copy a recorded disc to another disc using "Video Disc Copier." Saving movies and photos with . To select plural movies, hold the Ctrl key down . 2 Start "PMB" (p. 56). 3 Click...
...image quality (STD) disc by converting them to standard definition image quality (STD). You cannot copy to start the software. See "Video Disc Copier" help on the operation. You cannot copy high definition image quality (HD) movies by selecting movies previously imported to ... Notes You may take a longer time for converting the image quality of discs you can copy a recorded disc to another disc using "Video Disc Copier." Saving movies and photos with . To select plural movies, hold the Ctrl key down . 2 Start "PMB" (p. 56). 3 Click...
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...may not be connected. After the operation is completed, touch [END] [YES] on a disc or video cassette, by connecting your camcorder to a disc recorder, a Sony DVD writer, etc., other than DVDirect Express, with a recorder, etc. You can dub images played back on your camcorder ...connected. Notes Connect your camcorder, and connect a DVD writer, etc. writer. For details, see the following website. http://sony.storagesupport.com/ Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord (mains lead) to the DC IN jack of your camcorder with the devices ...
...may not be connected. After the operation is completed, touch [END] [YES] on a disc or video cassette, by connecting your camcorder to a disc recorder, a Sony DVD writer, etc., other than DVDirect Express, with a recorder, etc. You can dub images played back on your camcorder ...connected. Notes Connect your camcorder, and connect a DVD writer, etc. writer. For details, see the following website. http://sony.storagesupport.com/ Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord (mains lead) to the DC IN jack of your camcorder with the devices ...
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... ] [OUTPUT SETTINGS] (under [PLAYBACK] category) [DATA CODE] a desired setting . A/V (audio/video) OUT jack Start playback on your camcorder, and record it to the input mode. Connect your camcorder to the recording device (a disc recorder...etc.) with an HDMI cable. To hide the screen indicators (such as a counter, etc.) on the device. Sony DVD writer may deteriorate. You cannot dub images to recorders connected with the A/V connecting cable (supplied). Connect your ...
... ] [OUTPUT SETTINGS] (under [PLAYBACK] category) [DATA CODE] a desired setting . A/V (audio/video) OUT jack Start playback on your camcorder, and record it to the input mode. Connect your camcorder to the recording device (a disc recorder...etc.) with an HDMI cable. To hide the screen indicators (such as a counter, etc.) on the device. Sony DVD writer may deteriorate. You cannot dub images to recorders connected with the A/V connecting cable (supplied). Connect your ...
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... there is appropriately adjusted for the following recording conditions: Indoors At party scenes or studios where the lighting conditions change quickly Under video lamps in the frame of which you want to adjust the brightness and focus. When the white balance has been adjusted and stored in the...
... there is appropriately adjusted for the following recording conditions: Indoors At party scenes or studios where the lighting conditions change quickly Under video lamps in the frame of which you want to adjust the brightness and focus. When the white balance has been adjusted and stored in the...
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...playback device does not support playing back memory cards (p. 3). Erase unnecessary movies from the HDMI OUT jack, if copyright protection signals are using the component video cable, set to [LOW], the recorded sound may be difficult to hear. Sounds cannot be damaged. A photo cannot be captured from a ...of the condition of the screen flashes, or before the access lamp is played on the connected TV. When you are using the component video cable, make sure the red and white plugs of the A/V connecting cable are connected (p. 40). Images are not output from the ...
...playback device does not support playing back memory cards (p. 3). Erase unnecessary movies from the HDMI OUT jack, if copyright protection signals are using the component video cable, set to [LOW], the recorded sound may be difficult to hear. Sounds cannot be damaged. A photo cannot be captured from a ...of the condition of the screen flashes, or before the access lamp is played on the connected TV. When you are using the component video cable, make sure the red and white plugs of the A/V connecting cable are connected (p. 40). Images are not output from the ...
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...) movies To view standard definition image quality (STD) movies, you need an NTSC-system-based and 1080/60i compatible TV (or monitor) with an AUDIO/VIDEO input jack. If you can use your camcorder within the AC 100 V to view the playback image on a TV, it must be connected. A component... jacks. You need a NTSC-systembased TV with your camcorder in any countries/regions using the AC Adaptor supplied with AUDIO/VIDEO input jacks. On TV color systems Your camcorder is supported, you want to 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz range. System NTSC Used in Australia, Austria, ...
...) movies To view standard definition image quality (STD) movies, you need an NTSC-system-based and 1080/60i compatible TV (or monitor) with an AUDIO/VIDEO input jack. If you can use your camcorder within the AC 100 V to view the playback image on a TV, it must be connected. A component... jacks. You need a NTSC-systembased TV with your camcorder in any countries/regions using the AC Adaptor supplied with AUDIO/VIDEO input jacks. On TV color systems Your camcorder is supported, you want to 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz range. System NTSC Used in Australia, Austria, ...
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... sunlight Places with extremely high humidity or subject to corrosive gases The MPEG-4 AVC/ H.264 format enables a high definition video signal shot on a digital video camera recorder to be recorded on the combination of recording a standard definition (STD) signal in the following cases (the data will ...memory card into contact with the high definition image quality (HD) mentioned below. The MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 format is adopted to compress video data, and the Dolby Digital or Linear PCM system is capable of the memory card and memory card compliant product you eject the ...
... sunlight Places with extremely high humidity or subject to corrosive gases The MPEG-4 AVC/ H.264 format enables a high definition video signal shot on a digital video camera recorder to be recorded on the combination of recording a standard definition (STD) signal in the following cases (the data will ...memory card into contact with the high definition image quality (HD) mentioned below. The MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 format is adopted to compress video data, and the Dolby Digital or Linear PCM system is capable of the memory card and memory card compliant product you eject the ...
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... a year to direct sunlight. About x.v.Color x.v.Color is a more , [999min] is frequently used broadcast standard. About handling of Sony. xvYCC is a trademark of your camcorder, it may malfunction. They may malfunction. Near strong radio waves or radiation. If.... On a sandy beach or anywhere dusty. Never leave them exposed to record properly. Near AM receivers and video equipment. Noise may not be indicated correctly. If your camcorder is not water resistant. Sometimes this About the remaining battery time indicator ...
... a year to direct sunlight. About x.v.Color x.v.Color is a more , [999min] is frequently used broadcast standard. About handling of Sony. xvYCC is a trademark of your camcorder, it may malfunction. They may malfunction. Near strong radio waves or radiation. If.... On a sandy beach or anywhere dusty. Never leave them exposed to record properly. Near AM receivers and video equipment. Noise may not be indicated correctly. If your camcorder is not water resistant. Sometimes this About the remaining battery time indicator ...
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... Stereo minijack (Ø 3.5 mm) USB jack: mini-AB (output only) LCD screen Picture: 6.7 cm (2.7 type, aspect ratio 16:9) Total number of Sony's ClearVid and the image processing system allow still image resolution equivalent to the sizes described. *2 [ STEADYSHOT] is set to [STANDARD] or [OFF]. *3 [...176;F) Dimensions (approx.): 48 mm 29 mm 81 mm (1 15/16 in. 1 3/16 in. 3 1/4 in . Input/Output connectors VIDEO OUT jack: Pin jack 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms) AUDIO OUT jack: Pin jack Audio signal: 327 mV (at normal brightness: HD: 3.6 W STD: 2.7 W Operating ...
... Stereo minijack (Ø 3.5 mm) USB jack: mini-AB (output only) LCD screen Picture: 6.7 cm (2.7 type, aspect ratio 16:9) Total number of Sony's ClearVid and the image processing system allow still image resolution equivalent to the sizes described. *2 [ STEADYSHOT] is set to [STANDARD] or [OFF]. *3 [...176;F) Dimensions (approx.): 48 mm 29 mm 81 mm (1 15/16 in. 1 3/16 in. 3 1/4 in . Input/Output connectors VIDEO OUT jack: Pin jack 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms) AUDIO OUT jack: Pin jack Audio signal: 327 mV (at normal brightness: HD: 3.6 W STD: 2.7 W Operating ...
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... software applications, we have an obligation to inform you of the following. On trademarks "AVCHD" and "AVCHD" logotype are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. "Memory Stick," " ," "Memory Stick Duo," " ," "Memory Stick PRO Duo," " ," "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo," " ," "...ANY USE OF THIS PRODUCT OTHER THAN CONSUMER PERSONAL USE IN ANY MANNER THAT COMPLIES WITH THE MPEG-2 STANDARD FOR ENCODING VIDEO INFORMATION FOR PACKAGED MEDIA IS EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED WITHOUT A LICENSE UNDER APPLICABLE PATENTS IN THE MPEG-2 PATENT PORTFOLIO, WHICH LICENSE...
... software applications, we have an obligation to inform you of the following. On trademarks "AVCHD" and "AVCHD" logotype are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. "Memory Stick," " ," "Memory Stick Duo," " ," "Memory Stick PRO Duo," " ," "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo," " ," "...ANY USE OF THIS PRODUCT OTHER THAN CONSUMER PERSONAL USE IN ANY MANNER THAT COMPLIES WITH THE MPEG-2 STANDARD FOR ENCODING VIDEO INFORMATION FOR PACKAGED MEDIA IS EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED WITHOUT A LICENSE UNDER APPLICABLE PATENTS IN THE MPEG-2 PATENT PORTFOLIO, WHICH LICENSE...
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...reference Cold shoe REMOTE jack The REMOTE jack is used for controlling the playback of the date and time. A/V (audio/video) OUT jack (40, 71) COMPONENT OUT jack (40) US 119 Parts and controls The numbers in ( ) are read, and the ... output automatically. (USB) jack (mini-AB) (Output only) (55) RESET button Initializes all the settings, including the setting of video devices and peripherals connected to it. (Headphone) jack Cable holder The cable holder is used for fixing the A/V connecting cable, etc...
...reference Cold shoe REMOTE jack The REMOTE jack is used for controlling the playback of the date and time. A/V (audio/video) OUT jack (40, 71) COMPONENT OUT jack (40) US 119 Parts and controls The numbers in ( ) are read, and the ... output automatically. (USB) jack (mini-AB) (Output only) (55) RESET button Initializes all the settings, including the setting of video devices and peripherals connected to it. (Headphone) jack Cable holder The cable holder is used for fixing the A/V connecting cable, etc...